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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-10-17
A Wretch.

A faceiious brakeman on the
Central Pacific Railroad cried out
as the train was about entering a
tunnel, This is one mile long and
the train will be four minutes
passing through it" The train
dashed through into daylight a.
gain in four seconds, and the
scene Yves study for a painter,
Seven young ladies' were closely
pressed by seven pair of mascu-
line arms, fourteen pairs Of lips
were glued together, aud two doz'
en- inverted whisky TASKS dashed
in the air.
81 want to find out who is ths
master of this house," said The
m an with book under bis arm
to the vinegary-looling woman
with a pointed nose and a very
small top knot who opened tbs
door for him. "Well, stranger,
she said with arms akimbo, .yo,
1 just walk around into the bacl
yard, and ask a little spindle
shanked deacon you'll find ther'
fixing up the grape arbor, and b
will tell you if | don't boss thi
ranch he don't know who does
Now what do you want with me :?
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-06-22

List of Petit Jurors drawn on the
18th day of May, 1878, to attend be
fore the County Court of Monongalia
county, June Term, 1878:
EAST SIDE.
James f. Holland, Joseph T.Smith,
George w. Rude, Levi Shoemaker,
Julian f. Fleming, VIM. f. Lewcllen.
WEST SIDE.
John Rice, VIM. NJ. Means, Da-
yid p Thorn, VIM. Walker, Ephraim
Brewer, John NJ. Davis, John S.
Vance, Eli White, Henry Scott, John
Tenant, VIM. r. Shuman, f. NJ. Sni-
der. Joel Bowlby, Elihu S. Lemley,
Reason Ammons, Peter B. Moore
VIM. n. Sine, Jasper N. Michael,
Cannon Shriver, Elihu Atha, Noah
Ridgway, Geo. W. Sample, John
Cordray, James NJ. Anderson.
Teste: A. RAYMOND,
Clerk.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-06-22
Particular Notice.

The first number of our Commence
ment Daily will appear on Friday
morning the 21st. We hope every one
will send their subscriptions in at
once as we want to complete the list
before it appears. All our citizens
will remember of what interest our
Dailies have been in the past and to
make success Of it all our people
should subscribe. 1t has been expen-
sive, laborious and Improbable here
tofore and we can not send any com
plimentary copies, so forward % cents
and get it. We hope no one will ask
for credit but march right up without
being solicited, leave your name and
pay your quarter.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-06-22

UNIVERSITY ITEMS.
TDy our Special Reporter.l

The societies were visited last Fri
day night by the Rev. Jordan.
Students like cherries. If any one
doubts, for an instant the truth Of
this statement, let him ask Pres't
Thompson.
The members Of Fort Perseverance
are threatening to wrcak dire ven
geancc upon the heads of those per
sons who having imbibed more "mix'
than was good for them, made Front
street hideous with their noises one
night last week.
AT their last meeting the Colum-
bian Literary Society elected their
officers for the Fall Term of next
year, who are as follows: President,
A. A Waters; vice president, j. l..
Glasscock; recording secretary, W.
NJ Hyland; treasurer, A. L. Cox
corresponding secretary and critic, S.
S. Wade; librarian, S. Hood. In re-
viewing the above list we are com
PEELED to say that in our opinion the
society could not have chosen better
officers.
The Parthcnon Society was honor
ed at its last meeting by n visit from
Master yesterday, who is well known
to the inhabitants. The above nam
ed gentleman, upon being called for,
responded in neat little speech, and
after society the Juvenile songster,
accompanied one of the members who
boards at "Fort Damn" alias "Fort
Franks" to his room in order to find
some comfortable place ''to rest his
head" Said member not wishing to
take the youth in bed with him,
spread his overcoat on the floor and
yesterday was soon locked in the
arms of Morpheus. Owing to some
cause, the above named member did
not stay in his room that night and
when he returned in the morning, oh !!
sad to tell, yesterday was gone and
we'll Just ask him what is the matter
with that overcoat.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-06-22
Vaudeville.
'ditors Nep Dom inton:-

Editors Ner DominiOn:-
The NJ. p. Sabbath School Conven-
ton was in session here on 18th and Sth.
There was very fair attendance on
the first day, with largely increased
numbers on Saturday. The rain
caused some inconvience but did not
frighten people away. The schools
represented were reported to be flour
ishing. Nearly all whose names were
on the programme responded with ex-
cellent essays OF addresses that fairly
bristled with bright ideas. j. j. Ma
son ID. d., Rev, c. c. Courtney, and
several laymen delivered able address
es. The topics were discussed by
many experienced Sunday School
workers present, and much real good
will doubtless result from the com
parison of ideas. The Convention
was entertained with delightful music
furnished by the Singers of the Maids
vile and Calvary Schools. The very
best order prevailed to the close of the
exercises, and all seemed pleased with
the proceedings. In short the Con-
vention was quite q success, and the
members voted to hold another next
FIJI, at Calvary.
RAW
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-06-22
n. n. SELECTION NOTES.

The votes on the railroad subscrip-
ton was almost unanimous in favor
of it. There were AIS votes cast, 46S
of them being in favor of the sub
scription, 6 against it and ballots
not counted.
The election shows in what earnest
our people are on the railroad ques-
ton. Morgan District, in addition
to the fifteen or twenty thousand dol
lars subscribed by her citizens votes
to take $4,000 more. Good for Nor
gantown! She will soon be recogniz-
ed among the most enterprising towns
in West Virginia.
Last Saturday was notable day
in the history of Morgantown. A
large number of people were in town
and the streets presented an unusu-
ally lively appearance all day. Al
though few of onr citizens were OPP
posed to the public subscription they
made no opposition, but accepted the
situation as gracefully as possible.
There will not be much room left
to complain of this move in the flu
ture, as almost every voter gave his
hearty support to the measure.
Riley Walker twas the observed of
all observers" last Saturday. He
still retains much of his youthful
vigor and when beating his drum to
the lively music of the fife is in his
element.
Although this District will take
500, 900 more stock in the railroad,
that will not build it. Our friends
ON the west side will have to wake up
and do little more. The subse1ip-
ton of Morgan District must be cx-
pended within the district. We can
not be expected to help other and
welthier districts with theirs. Let
Cass still press on and raise her share
and we will soon have the iron horse
laundering up the Monongahela.
We were asked the question to-day
on the street, who was the man who
hooked all the grass off his back
yard because the crazy (?) people of
Morgan District voted for the rail
road :iption? Candidly, we
don't know who the individual is,
but he ought to be reconciled even If
the other eleven iurymen are all fools
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-06-22

NE " DTERTISENE NTf
BANKRUPT NOTICE.

In the matter Of VIM. Damn, Bankrupt,
in bankruptcy, at Martinsb,rg, in said DIS
trict, on the 18th day of June, A. D., 1878.
District Of Vest Virginia SIS:
To the creditors of said Dann:-Take
notice that petition has been filed in said
court by VIM. Damn, Of Morgantown, in the
county of Monongalia IN said District, duly
declared bankrupt under the act of Cons
gress Of March ,, 1867, and amendments
thereto for discharge, and certificate
thereof from all his debts and u.her claims
provahle under said Act, and tina, the 10th
day Of July next, at 10 o'clock, A NJ i.
assigned for the hearing OF the same, at the
office Of Geo. W. Flick, at Martusburg,
when and where you may attend and show
cause, if any You have, why the prayer OF
the sa,d petition shonld not he granted.
JASPER Y. MOORE,
Cfk of Dist. Court.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-06-22
Minutes Of the Meeting of the
MOrgantOVn District School


After the minutes of the last meeting
were read and approved, the special
committee, appointed to settle with G..
W. McVicker, late Sheriff, made its re-
port, showing that there were due the
school fund $l53, and to the building
fund Sl9.
A communication from an imaginary
Common Council, discussing the propri>
ETY. of repairing the walk in front of the
school buildings, was read, and an an
swer prepared.
A. l.. Nye was allowed six dollars for
services I'M enumerating the youth of
this district.
On motion the Board proceeded to the
election of q Principal and five assistant
teachers for the Morgantown graded
school as well as for the colored school of
this district, which after the reading of
the recommendations of the various APP
plicants and an inspection of their cer>
tificates of grade resulted after the usual
vote as follows;-H. L. Cox, former prin-
cipal declining to be candidate
B: S. Morgan, principal at $50 per
month.
Sarah r. Coyle, Assistant at S35 per
month.
Laura Shisler, Assistat at $50 per
month.
l.. R. Google, Assistant at $50 per
month.
Anna Campbell, Assistant at $50 per
month.
Frank M. Wood, Assistant to principal,
at $50 per month.
Belle C. Jenkins Principal colored
school at $50 per month.
On motion the Secretary was directed
to prepare resolution expressive of the
sense Of this Board on the many and i'm
portant services rendered by Henry l..
Csx, the late Principal of the school of
this district, in eleyating the tone ofsaid
school during his pi incipalship thereof
and that said Secretary report his action
in the premises TO the next meeting of
the Board.
On motion the Beard adjourned, there
being no more business before it,
+. +. HoUUH Sec'y.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-06-22

JAMES f.. DENT, ESQ, informs us
that recently a bunch of keys was
found under the Sanford Scott house
near Granville. Among the number
was the key stolen from Mr.. L. Davis
store at Vaudeville last winter, which
was readily identified by Mr.. Davis
when shown to him. This house was
vacated last spring by Dean and the
Taylors who were notorious thieves
and were suspected Of being engaged
in the robbery at Vaudeville. Dean
as will be remembered, is now serving
out sentence in the penitentiary for
robbery and needs the Taylors for
company. The keys arc in posses
sion of Squire Dent, Of Granville,
and may be claimed by their owners.
The Taylor crew, on Deans arrest,
left the country going to Wetzel
county. 1t is thought that the keys
were buried under the honse by Dean
and that after his arrest he never was
permitted to visit the place and the
Taylors not knowing where they were
concealed, moved away and left them.
The morning following the raid at
Vaudeville a plug Of tobacco was
found in the road between Maids
vile and Granville. And that
among the lost articles were 100 pos
tagc stamps and a number Of cop
pcrs. These parties were observed
to have a good supl ly of both
about this time. This little discov-
cry serves to convict them, and if
they are not brought to justice it is
to be hoped they will be kept out of
the country.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-06-22

The next thing to be looked for is
a volunteer military company. Mill
tary organization Of this kind are OF
much use to community on many oc.
casions and as nearly all the towns Of
any Importance in the state maintain
them, let one be had here A health
full rivalry between them and the Ca
diets would stimulate each, and raist
their military proficiency to higl
standard.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-06-22

JOHN GRIM, one of the prisoners in
castle Crow departed for his home
Monday morning a bleached and it is
to be hoped better man. John plead
guilty to an indictment for petit
larceny found st the last September
Term of court and his. term of nine
months expired Monday. John said
this was his first offense in violation
of law and he is determined it will be
the last.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-06-22

THE Hostetler Blind Family gave
a concert at Academy Hall in this
place on last Monday evening. The
evening was wet and disagreeable
and prevented the attendance OF
many persons who would otherwise
have patronized these very deserving
people. Four sightless members of
the same family, all of whom are ac-
complshed musicians are at once the
subjects of our sympathy and admi-
ration.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-06-22

WE congratulate our young friend,
b. S. Morgan, on his election to the
principalship of our Graded School.
He will graduate next Thursday and
in addition to his accomplishments
has had considerable experience in
teaching and, we doubt not will make
q success Of this work. The female
teachers were retained with two ex-
ceptions, Mrs. Google and Miss Frank
Wood taking these places.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-06-22

MARRIED. AT the residence of the
brides parents, June 18th, in Greene
county, Pa, by Rev. Tilton, Mr. S.
Judson Hall, of Battelle District, Mon
ongalia county, to Miss Mary ]. Coen.
We congratulate Judd ON his success
in the matrimonial arena and heartily
wish him and his bride a pleasant and
successful career.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-06-22

WHILE. riding up from Albrights-
vile, one evening last week, after dark,
Or. Triplett's horse became frighten-
ed at some hogs lyfngin the road, and
the Doctor was thrown off striking he
ground 50 violently that he lay there
for some time unconscious, and didn' t
Eeel himself again for several days
Journal
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-06-22
PERSONALITIES

Mrs. A. Mills, of Pittsburgh, is in
town, stopping at Mrs. d. c. Picken-
paugh's.
G. W. johnson, Esq, returned the
first of the week, from a lengthy bust
ness trip down the river.
Mrs. E. B. Wilson, of Chicago,
daughter of ID. II. Chadwick, is in
town stopping at her fathers.
Jesse Shuttlcsworth, Esq, of Gin
ton District, made US a pleasant and
profitable call on Monday.
DIR. II. W. Brock and lady arrived
last Thursday evening. They were
serenaded by che Cornet Band and
received the congratulations of many
friends.
W W. Dering returned from Col
umbus last Thursday.
A correspondent of the Fairmont
Iadea calls Justify for Clarence L.
Smith to become candidate for
Clerk of the Circuit Court for Ma
rion county. Mr.. Smith has had
considerable experience as lawyer,
is good Democrat and would make
an efficient officer in the capacity
above mentioned. We hope Clarence
will be the man.
Miss Anna Hayes, of Morgantown,
is visiting her brother, Mr.. Walter
Hayes, in this place---Fdsrmoat Ind,
We are glad to learn that Mr.. II.
Dorsey and family are recovering
from their attack of severe sickness.
Mrs. Orlando Shay, of Keyser, is in
the city, stopping at her mother s, Mrs.
Bowman's.
Miss Nettie Nye, little daughter OF
A. l.. Nye, has returned after a visit
of several weeks at Grafton.
Mrs. Fannie West, of Keyscr, is in
town, stopping ut the Wallace House,
job Swindler AZ d Plummer Fitch
went to Fairmont last Sunday. The
mere fact of these gentlemen going t.
Fairmont, is not strange of itself, but
when We think of the Wiles that are
likely to ensnare the feet of young men
we are apprehensive for Jobs safety.
Job is nice fellow. is good natured,
but is susceptible to the Wiles of the
fair sex. One of these Wiles has cap,
turcd him. When under the control
of Wiles of this kind it is said not to
be unpleasant, AID whether Job knows
Just what extent Wiles has him is not
determined. 1t is doubtful whether
Job will ever be released from the in
huence of Mr.. Smiths Wiles, and it is
not to be regretted.
Ferd Basnett is in town again on a
business trip.
Plummer Fitch returned home all
right on Wednesday.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-06-22
Eureka Mills.

We have just added new Corn Burrs
and other improvements to the Eureka
Mills and are now better prepared than
ever Tor all business in our line. The
best of work guaranteed to all our GUS
toners. We have all the facilities fol-
dispatching york promptly.
THOMPSON 4 ALI.ENDER.
Foot of Walnut ST., Morgentown.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-06-22

A book with the above title has
been received at this office, written
by Charles W. Russell and published
by Lee & Shepard, Boston. The au-
thor is son of the late Charles w
Russell, of Wheeling, who won a ma
tional fame and rose to distinction in
the public councils of Virginia and
who took sides with the Old Domin-
ion and shared her fate The book
is historical romance the scene of
which is laid in the eternal city of
Damascus during the reign of Herac-
Illus, in which Greek, Roman, Syrian
and Saracen characters are introduce
ed. The plot of the story, condensed
into few words, relates to the adj
ventures of one young man, who Ill
timately does much in heroic way
to save and assist neighhors and to
furnish means for worthy with.
standing against the Saracens. We
care not to give an outline of the sto-
ry. One must read it to be apprc-
ciate its merits. Sent postpaid, bound
in cloth, by the publishers, for $3.50.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-06-22
RATES OF ADVERTISING.

81 per inch TOR one insertion and so cts.
f1r each additional insertion.
Advertisements of two inches or more,
running for q longer period than one month,
subject to special rates, and attachments
made in proportion to length of advertise
rnent and time to run.
Local Notices, 10 cents per line for the
6rst insertion and cents per line for each
additional one.
Marriage and Desth announcements in
serted free.
Legal Advertisements, per Minion line
for four insertions, Is cents.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-06-22

BADLY NEEpED.-The alley be-
tween the Jail yard and DR., Clark s
property SIS. in al abomihable filthy
condition and at this season OF the
yearis very Suggestive of malarial
diseases. 1t woiild be very credita-
BILE to the town for the "city dads to
do something to remedy this sink of
contagion, for it is nothing else.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-06-22

JUDGaSG from the amount sold at
the StaAdard Store they must have
the cheapest line of goods in the
county; they certainly are the most
beautiful We ever saw. here. They
have Prints and Dress Goods, of ali
descriptions, Cottonadcs, &c. They
caa't be beaten. Go and suit your
selves at once.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-06-22

WALNUT STREET BARBER SHoP.-
Amos Harris desioes to inform his old
customers and every one else that he
still keeps his shop open on Walnut
street. His is the best conducted
shop in town and those desiring q
shave quietly should go there.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-06-22

DIEp.-At her residence, on the
Ices Ferry furnpike, about one mile
northeast of town, on Thursday the
18th inst, Mrs. Agnes Keencr. Mrs.
Ksener fell front archery tree about
n week before.hef death, receiving in
juries that resulted fatally. She was
buried on Friday at Fairview, on the
Evansville road.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-06-22
RAEENss. rInventors, to. secure l:

RAFBMPs. 7lnventors, to- secure liz
telliscnt and prompt action on their
eases, should employ an attorney in
daily intercourse with the officers of
the Patent Office. We direct atten-
ton to Fosters Patent Office, 500 18th
street; Washington, d. c. Mr.. Eos
Ter has practiced before the Patent
Office 10 years Send to him for
pamphlets and references.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-06-22

ANOTHER party visited the cave last
Saturday. The party was composed
OF Misses Susie Moore, Anna Johnson,
Gcrtie Hayes and Messrs. John Wi
ley, Charlie Hopkins and VIII Wiley.
The day was fine and Madam Grundy
has it that all returned with pleasant
recollections after day of recreation.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-06-22
JAMES LEWIS fbanjo) departed

JAMES LEWIS (banjo) departed a
la pie for parts unknown last Mon
day afternoon. Jim left the Office of
Squire Thompson to get bail for his
appearance to answer an indictment
at the September Term of court and
forgot to return. Naughty James, he
should have remained TO tea.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-06-22

Ir there is any disposition in Nor
gantown to appropriately celebrate
the Fourth Of July, it IS high time
arrangements were made Don't de
lay until failure shall be stamped
upon the effort from the start.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-06-22

SOME parties fished for fowl in T..
c. Lazier's yard on last Monday
night, and the result was, the disap-
poarancc of nearly a dozen fine pull
lets.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-06-22

"WuAr is money!" asks an exchange.
money is the missing link between
several hundred of our subscribers and
the editors"
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-06-22

COUNTY CocRT convenes here next
Monday. No doubt the attendance
will be large as much business is to
be trans acted. We have many de-
linqucnt subscribers who must pay
up at court. We hope this notice
will be sufficient as we do not desire
to disturb the friendly relationship
that exists between us and those who
owe us. But we can't do business
and do justice to those from whom
We obtain supplies without what IS
due us. Please take notice, everyone
who is in our debt.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-06-22

MR. KIssEr FIFE has, on his lot
near the University, new variety of
wheat that is attra, ting considerable
attention from our farmers.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-06-22

DIED. AT her home in Clinton Dis
trict, on Thursday, 18th inst, Mrs
Anna Summers. wife Of Alex Summers
Esq, aged 81 years II months and Q
Days.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-06-22

FIsH.-Postal Clerk Ed. Shuttles-
worth secured some young white shad
from q United States Fish Commits
sioner who was taking them west last
Tuesday, and gave 1000 of them to
Mr.. Bob Hough, Of this place, who
put them in the river here, some be.
low and some above the dam. The
fish were n little over onc-fourth of an
inch in length, about as large as q
hair, with head nearly as large as q
pin head.-F'difmont Inder.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-06-22

The New DOMINION and Wheeling
.Weekly Register, for only $40.
Now is the time to subscribe.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-06-22

w. c. MCGREw, corner Main and
Walnut street is constantly in receipl
Of new goods of all kinds. Call and see
lis stock of dry goods. groceries, no>
lions. e.. He considers it no trouble
to she W goods and gives strict attention
to all.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-06-22

:. J. X. DURR and Gel Carraco pnr-
chased a fine driving horse from
William Rich last week
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WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
'MorEnnaow N.

1870 NOTE 0naOWns lSdS.
This Institution of Learning, under
the Presidency of Rev.J II. Thompson, A
NJ, is eM eYing upon nsw era of pros
pcrity. During the Spring Term, just
closed, tho attendance of students was
increased over 65 per cent. 1t has n
large and scholarly Faculty beautiful
healthful and moral location; ample
Scientific and Philosophical apparatus;
n Library constantly growing; n curricu-
lum of the most thorough character; II
standard scholarship surpassed by no
American institution of learning.
T1iE ExpENsEs ARE LESS than at
any either place known TO afford equal
advantages. The Fab Term begins
Sept 5th; the Winter Term January 2nd
and Spring Term March 9th. For full
information, catalogues, &C., address the
President. GEO. G. STURGISS,
June 10, 1877. Secretary of Regent.