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Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1879-01-23

earth where the dumb animals do not look
to man for protection and repay him an
hundred fold for all he can give.
And man has in return given something
more than blows and abuse, although there
have been far more kicks than coppers, for
he has through long years OF association
impaired to his dumb companions some
thing of that intelligence which has made
himself ruler over all the beasts of the field.
He has given to the horse greater speed, ell
dursnce and symmetry to the COW and her
kline he has given a quiet, contented spirit,
freed from care; to the sheep lie has given
protection from rapacious enemies and shell
ter from storms and to the hog enough to
make him contented and happy above all
the others-plenty to eat without labor.
That this has been done almost entirely
from selfish motives may be true, but it
may not be bestto look this gift-horse in the
mouth. Whatever the motive the result
has been a vast good to the animals them
serves us we'll as to their master. But while
much has been done to improve the condi-
ton and the qualities of the animals, no one
who is acquainted with the history of the
last century, and the results brought about
by skilltul breeders, can doubt that we are
as yet only at the threshold of time which
shall bring yet greater and more wonderful
results.-A3acrican Stockmam.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1879-01-23
THE LIVE STOCK BUSINESS.

The comfort, not to say the very life OF
the civilized world depends upon the three
great industries, each Of which dates It's
birth away back in the ages that were bur-
led deep under the dnst of oblivion. long be-
fore history was born. Of these three the
eldest is probably the pastoral, the herding
and breeding Of animals intended to serve
man as food or to share with him his toll.
Next, q twin sister perhaps, comes the rails
ing OF grain, fruits and vegetables, while
manufacturing comes last-a youngling
yet, but Il right sturdy youth withal. OF the
vast proportions of the live stock industry
few even ofthose most intimately connect
ed with it have probably any adequate con-
ception it would scarcely be possible to
gather the facts which would give its true
magnitude. In one city in America the
transactions in live stock covered the sum
of over six hundred millions Of dollars in
the last five years. and the animals sold in
1876 eqnaled in value more than three-iifths
of thai Of the exports Of cotton from the
United States. In 1876 the value OF the
live stock sold in that one city equalled one
eighth of the value of the total domestic ex-
ports OF the United States for that wear.
And this was the work of but one city.
There are many others where, it is true,
the live stock trade may not have reached
such magnificent proportions, but where it
nevertheless was great enough to swell the
grand total to enormous volume. Think for
a moment of the countless thousands of
beeves upon which the world depends for
so much OF it's food-they form but a part
of the limitless herds controlled by man.
Where can we go where horses are not, and
find lite tolerable? Before the dimmest
traditions began, the horse was the faithful.
spirited friend of man. bearing him proudly
in the midst of savage battles, or swiftly on
his fight. or IN the chase. What would
man have done without the meek sheep,
giving all she has, even life itself, for the
master asking of him in return but little
more than the privilege to crop the grass
and weeds nature has so bountifully spread
over the world? What has not the hog
done. in his fat and lazy way, to oil the
wheels of life and help make matters slip
quietly and easily along? And the poultry.
the dogs, the pets-friends, protectors and
companions all, help to swell the list OF
those to whom mankind owes more. far
more than can ever be repaid by kindest
care. There Is scarcely a habitable spot on
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WOrkingn,c,,.

Before you begin your heavy spring
work after winter Of relaxation,
your system needs cleansing and
Strengthening to prevent an attack
of Ague, Bilious or Spring Fever. or
some other Spring sickness that viii
unfit you for II seasons work. You
will save time, much sickness and
great expense if you will use one
bottle Of Hop Bitters in your family
this month. Don't wait See other
column.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1879-08-27

OYsrERs.-We are under obliga-
lions to Capt. Helm, for can offresh
oysters. They were the FIRST of the
season, and they tasted mighty good.
He has lots of them for sale by the
can or will serve them up by the
dish if desired.
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TrpPETT's SrEcIALTiEs.- Mems full
stock Btogan's at Tippetps, for sl.25
warranted solid.
Rio Coffee at Tippetts only l2i
cents per pound, Soda only 4 cents,
Starch only5 cents, Tea only IS cts,
40 big bars Of soap for Sl.0O, Broom's
12i cents, Buckets l2l cents, Wash
boards l2l cents.
The only place in the city to get
fine hosiery for ladies, misses and
gentlemen, is at Tippett's
Tippett's Fall Stock almost com
plete. Go there and get yong bar.
gains.
The largest stock of Boots and shoes
ever opened in Point Pleasant, at
Tippett's,
General Headquarters for Bargains,
Iippett's Cheap Cash Store.
EMPLOYMENT FOR a Few statesmen
TO TRAVEL IN THIS SrATE.-The Ohio
Scale Works, of 1875 Central Avenue,
Cincinnati, Ohio, being DESTROYS of
enlarging their business, have decid.
ed to employ a number Of Statesmen
to travel and sell their Standard
Scales to dealers, and at the same
time while selling to the trade, APP
point good canvasser in every coun-
ty they visit, to sell their Universal
Family Scale on commission. This
scale sold faster last year than they
could be manufactured, but the firm
are now prepared to meet all demands
with superior scale. We have no
room to give an elaborate descrip-
ton of the scales manufactured by
them, but we would advise every one
who needs employment to write at
once for their illustrated Catalogue
and Price List, and naming the low
est salary expected for one years
services.
Their Illustrated Catalogue con.
tains the most complete line Of Scales
in the market, from the large R. Il.
Trdck Scale Of so tons, to the most
delicate Druggist Scale.
This county is still open for an
Agent to sell the Family Scale on
commission. aug.6-5w.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1879-08-27

Now that the fall trade has COM
mcnced, our readers will do well to
read our advertising columns care
fully and trade only with those who
invite their patronage. Remember
it is bad manners to go where you
are not invited.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1879-08-27

AS fine stock of clothing as can
be found anywhere and as cheap, is
to be seen at S. Silverman & Sons
Point Pleasant. Now is your time
to buy a suit Of clothes. Give them
Il call.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1879-08-27

On last Friday an election was held
in Hinton to determine whether or
not the town should be incorporated.
A majority OF the voters said by their
ballots that they were opposed to the
move.-Iliountain Herald.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1879-08-27

R. S. Bickle has another new lot
of goods, particularly in piece goods,
and would be pleased to receive your
orders. He is now making suits
cheaper than ever before offered in
this place
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While attending the Fair just call
at Sctszcr, Sehon & McCulloch's and
examine their immense stock of
goods. You will find this a good
firm to deal with.
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The Steamer r. J. Grace passed
our town on Friday morning last on
her way up Kanawha, with the peo-
pies Wharf Boat from Gallipolis in
tow, 1t was purchased by the c. &
0. r. R. to be used at Charleston.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1879-08-27

Thomas Patent Iron roof takes
like wild fire. He is receiving or
ders every day from distance, for
this roofing; and so great is the de.
mand, that he is compelled to en-
large his facilities for manufactur.
ing it.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1879-08-27

No Court in this county until the
first Monday in October, when the
Circuit Court meets.
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The hills overlooking town, afford u
beautiful view of the town and the
two great valleys. No stranger
ought to visit our town without 90.
ing upon our hills.
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TEACHERS INSTITUTE On Monday
afternoon, August 18th, the Teachers
Institute was organized in this place,
by County Superintendent chas. E.
Hogg, with Prof. A. D.. chesterman,
of Huntington, as Conductor. The
Prof. after being introduced stated
in clear and forcible manner the
aims aud objects of Teachers Insti.
tutes. AS a demonstrator the Prof.
is clear, forcible, argumentative, in.
teresting and very instructive, and
all who had the pleasure of hearing
him viii never regret attending the
Institute.
The programme furnished by State
Superintendent, W. X. Pendleton,
for county institutes, was begun,
continued and ended in a creditable
manner to all present. The number
of teachers present was not as large as
should have been, there being only
81 ladies and "a gentlemen in at
tendance. The class drills, exercises
and questions asked were very in-
structiye. If they are treasured up
in the minds Of those teaching in
our common schools, and impaired
to the voting comnitteditotheir care,
it will be good seed sown that will
bring forth good fruit. Mr.. Chas. L.
Hogg, performed well his part and
his closing labor in office, aud the
efficient manner in which he has
filled his position, will cause his
name to be associated with many
pleasant events which will ever re.
pose upon the bosom Of atfectionato
memory.
On Friday evening, State superin,
tendent, w. X. Pendleton, delivered
an interesting and instructive adj
dress in the Court House, on the
schools of our State and how to make
them efficient. The learned and dig
nifed gentleman is pleasant speak
er and makes y good impression
upon his hearers.
Saturday morning the Institute
closed after II pleasant and profitable
session. The remarks of Prof. Ches-
tcrman, State Superintendent Pen
dlcton, and Mr.. G. q. Hogg, were ap-
propriate and after the following res
olutions were unanimously adopted,
the Institute adjourned:
Resolved, We the teachers, Assem-.
bled at the Institute in Point Pleas
ant, return our thanks to Prof. A. D..
Chestcrman, for the able and inter-
esting manner in which he has con-
Quoted the Institute, and impaired
instruction to us, and trust it may be
our pleasure to receive instruction
from him again.
Resolvcd, We desire to thank our
efficient County Superintendent, MIR.
Q. L. Hogg, for the able manner in
which he has filed his position and
reluctantly bid him firewelb but
hope that peace, plenty and prosper
ity may attend him through life and
that his clarion notes may be long
heard in the cause of education.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1879-08-27

Our friend Butler, of the Kline
House, is making extensive arrange
ments for the accommodation of the
people who may visit the Fair. No
better landlord in the State than Mr..
Butler. When you stop at the Kline
House, you always feel at home.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1879-08-27

HARTFORD CRY ITENs..-Melons
plenty and cheap.
Have had some very fine rains for
few day past, good for pasture and
late corn.
Capt. Nell Brown and lady who
have been off for some time recupera.
ting in the East and on the sea shore,
returned home on the Andes, Sunday
morning.
Miss Carrie Norris, who has been
spending some weeks with Miss An,
nic Atkison, near Buffalo, came home
on Saturday, the 18th, not quite SC
well, however, as when she left home
but is improving,
Capt. NJ. Z. Brown and family, o.
Gallipolis, are here on visit. All
looking very well, DR.. Stillman's
medicine aud treatment has effected
in his case almost a miracle, at least
to his friends who were called to see
him die previous to tho commence
ment of the treatment and also hav'
ing been given up by his attendant
physician and pronounced incurable,
think so.
Miss Milf Norris, who has been
under the same treatment, is just
now improving rapidly.
DR.. ]. R, Mceks, of our city, has
purchased the Horton property, on
which the Jackson Furnace is loca'
ted, for anywhere between s25,00[
and $4,000. We cannot give the
exact figures. But almost everybody
feels interested in the matter and ex,
presses the hope that the Doctor will
make a successful run and reach the
shore in safety, for there are but
few men in this community possess,
ing so genial and kind u disposition
as the Doctor.
The Rev, Mr.. Faulkner preached a
most excellent sermon in the NJ. L.
Church, Sabbath evening, from the
text, "For the love of Christ con.
straineth me-"
1t seems to be the prevailing opin.
ion among our people, that the Cliff
ton Benevolent Society failed to fill
the bill on Friday night last, reflect,
ing not much credit on itself or the
people it represented. Almost any
person would think SO when the
house would not justify a perform
ance and then had to be stopped
when leaving and made refund sons
Of the dimes taken from the little
folks, bahl When shall you attempt
to humbug US again, boys. J.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1879-08-27

Adam Grandstaff, who lives on
Thirteen Mile Greek, was thrown
from mule On the 18th inst, by
which his right arm was broken.
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The Weekly Register
LOCAL. MA TIERS.
This is Fair week.

Very heavy rain Sunday night.
Got your books ready for school.
No marriage licenses this week.
This is bad weather for pic-nics.
In dry goods there is more activity.
The rains have been Of great bene-
1T
Tie school year begins September
lst
sgne four people still talk rail
roaa,
Fast horses are abundant at our
Fair,
Policy men, look out for Dctcc-
tires.
This weather kills off the snake
stories
aroindcbted to Prof. w.P. Buell.
iurfayors.
g tits too ceol for the boys to go-in
swimming.
Flowers has premium wagon for
sale, cheap.
Scarlet fever is on the decrease in
this county.
Dr.. Win Hoy has the bon Ton bug
gy Of this place.
Dave Stevenson will furnish you
coal this winter.
There will DO a walking match on
the Fair Grounds.
Too much garbage laying around
loose in this town.
Teachers Examination Friday and
Saturday, in this place.
Letter heads printed at this Office,
irom's250 per 1000 up
Clarksburg ships over 100000 Of
small produce annually.
Counterfeit Trade dollars are in
circulation in this locality.
Fastcn your windows and doors at
night. Burglars are about.
Dealers complain that watcrmcl-
ons are not sweet this season.
Bring your job work to this Office,
If you want neat job cheap.
Parties have been prospecting in
the hills adjoining town, for lead.
There is prospect that the Cliff
ton Nail Mill will again start up.
Mrs. Nollert who has been quite ill
for some time is able to be about
again.
- Mr.. ]. II. Winden, is tlle.agent for
the sale Of the White Washer in this
County,
The discovery of very rich de.
post Of coal has been made near
Point Pleasant.
An advance of five cents per pound
upon tobacco, will be sad news to
chewers.
The pcach-canning season is here
but where to get the peaches is tho
question.
The Clarksburg Fair is to be held
on the 23Id, oath and 25th Of Sep
TENDER.
The Chesapeake went on the Docks
Saturday. She will be completely
ovcrhaulcd.
Over fifty trotters, PAGERS and run
ncrs have been entered for the races
at the Fair.
The drainage at the corner of Main
and Market streets, is not the best
in the world.
boy named Livaham, had u leg
badly hurt in coal bank at Mason
City, last week.
The Wheeling people are dreaming
Of wonderful growth of that city in
the hear future.
The cutters around town have been
cleared of their wcedy borders, and
otherwise cleaned.
lfyou want to view the races dur
ing the Fair, go to J. V. Risks seats,
near the judges stand.
Crooked Creek is full from bank to
bank, and has done much damage to
fencing along its course.
Many youth has ruined himself
by forgetting his identity and trying
to be somebody else.-Er,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1879-08-27

Melons are plentier and cheaper
this season than ever before known.
They can be found in almost every
store in town.
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FAIR TIcKErs.-Buy your Fair
tickets at the stores, and thereby
save time aud crowdins ut the gate.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1879-08-27

DR.. Moeks, of Hartford City, has
purchased the Jackson Salt Furnace,
paying $4,000 Tor it. We wish him
success.
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LIGHT VEHICLES'
Ny work is all home made and warranted
to be OF the very best quality.
Occidental Minstrels!

DURING the Mason County Fair, nov
" ell aud interesting entertainment will
be given every day, under canvass, on the
Fair Grounds, by the OCCIDENTAL MIN
7STRELS, an organization OF merit, who by
their wit, lumor and general performance,
interest both old and young The enter
tainments will be amusing and instructive,
and Of character that the most fastidious
can not find fault with.
Call and see them and be convinced that
the old adage Laugh and grow fat" is u
characteristic OF the organization.
Ladies' are respectfully invited to attcndr
king & CO.,
aug. 6-tf. Proprietors.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1879-08-27

Just drop in 10 Tippett's Cheap
Cash Store, and take a look at the
five cent counter.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1879-08-27

Some fine cattle passed through
here yesterday, for the Fair.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1879-08-27

Many people are returning home
from the seaside and mountains, with
depleted pocket.books and bank &c.
counts.
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The Courier is informed that we
have not cat it from our exchange
list. We couldn't afford to part with
SO good a paper.
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Brother Tippett, of the Point Pleas
ant Register, made us a pleasant call
last Thursday. His paper is one of
the handsomest in West Virginia,
and is doing noble work in behalf Of
Democracy.-GaLLip0 Bulletin.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1879-08-27

All the papers Of the State will en-
dorse the following cxhortation by
the Richie Gazette:
9Tho West Virginia Press Associa.
ton will meet at Wheeling, on Sep
TENDER Goth. We hope that all
identified with the publishing, bus,
mess, who can possibly do so, will Mt
tend. In union there is strength,
and if the newspaper men of this
State will all work together they can
greatly promote their own interests.
The Association can be made the
means of much good. Let US have a
full attendance"
Ravenswood, Jackson county, is
said TO be improving rapidly this
season, and will probably become a
town of considerable size in the
course Of a few years. The location
is one of the most beautiful in the
State,-Er.
We are glad to give publicity to
this evidence of prosperity on the
part of our neighboring town; but
must beg to say that the location of
Point Pleasant is "the most beauti.
full in the State"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1879-08-27

Did you ever see a miserable man?
If you did not, look in the face of he
who has just succeeded in eating
eleven roastingears, seventeen peach
Ies, and three ten cent watermelonS.
III you don't see misery depicted in
every outline of that mans counte-
nance, then we will give it up that
we are no judge of human nature
Wayne Allocate.
We have always understood that
Bro. Howell was regular german
dizer, but we did not believe he had
the hardihood to publish it to the
world. We would not like to buy
his grub"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1879-08-27

The invalid finds in "Dr. Lindsey's
Blood Scarcher' natures great re-
storcr.. 1t is wonderful.
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If you see a fellow who is down on
the Fair and who will not be there,
most likely he is the self-same per-
son who plowed his corn ground with
shovel pillow and will gather ten
bushels of inferior corn to the acre.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1879-08-27

ILL.-By postal from Wheeling,
we learn that the Rev. F. A, Trip,
petit, formerly stationedin this place,
but now located at Fulton, near
Wheeling, is lying dangerously i'll
at his boarding house, near Greggs-
vile.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1879-08-27

Mason can boast of as good cattle
ind horses, as any State in tho Union.
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Work has been commenced upon
the Tower of the Episcopal Church.
The brick work is being done by Mr..
l.. L. Gibbs, and he is making u good
job of it.
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Bright days are in prospect for
Point Pleasant. The town has made
wonderful strides in the last two or
three years, and as soon as the gov
crnmcnt works on the Kanawha are
completed, this town will go forward
rapidly, and will outstrip all her
neighbors.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1879-08-27

Gable, the popular Hardware man,
is offering stoves, tinware, hardware,
&c, at remarkably low prices.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1879-08-27

We believe that West Virginia
has had more picnics this season
than she ever enjoyed in any one
year within our recollection Writ
appeal.
And you must have had a good
time if you attended all Of them.
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D1ED.-At her residence in Union
District, August oath, 1879, Mrs,
Mary Jane Hayes, wife of L. NJ.
Hayes, in the 39th year of her age
She had been a member of the NJ, p.
Church for over "a years, and was n
most excellent Christian woman.
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c. 7. Bealc's two.ycar old stallion,
"War Dance" which is under the
training Of Mr.. Bennett Fowler, is en-
tered for the running races at the
Fair. He is said to have good bot
tom, and is expected TO make it warm
for all his competitors.
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In order to give our hands an OPP
portunity TO attend each day of the
Fair, the paper is issued one day
in-adyance ofthe regular publication
div
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HAND HURTS Mr.J. A. Sands, who
lives on Mr., P. S. Lewis farm, met
with very painful accident on Sat
urday last, while working about a
Saw Mill, catching his fingers in a
circular saw and almost scvering
them from his hand. DR.. Hoy, who
dressed the wounds, reports him do.
ing well.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1879-08-27

sUIcDE.-From a letter from Gal
lipolis, we learn that on Saturday
evening, Miss Smiley, sister-in-law
to Rev. Mr.. Jones, universalist Min
lister, at Gallipolis, drowned herself
in the Ohio river, at that place. She
was only about Is years of age. We
lave no particulars.