Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-08-06
ST. GAINESVILLE.
The Railroad Controversy Set
tled-County POlitics-PersOn-
al Notes-Some Statistics
More Campmeetings-"ATh Thief
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Correspondence OF the Register.
CT C1AIRsyIIIE. August ).

More Campmeetings-"AT Thief
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Correspondence of the Register.
ST. GAINESVILLE, August D.
The controversy over the gauge OF the
ST. Clairsville and Northern railroad,
which is to connect our village with the
Tuscarawas Valley railroad, has been
practically settled in favor OF the narrow
gauge, Just as | predicted il would. The
narrow-gauge men worked with per
sistence and determination TO win, which
will generally bring success, while the
standard-gauge party was over-confl-
dent and allowed themselves To be beat
EN- before they were aware of what was
going on. \ decided majority OF our
citizens have signed the narrow-gauge
petition, and, in compliance Herewith,
Judge Okev will doubtless appoint
narrow-gauge men for Trustees. ! be
lieve il the election was held now, I'M
der existing circumstances, there would
be no 10000 voted to build the road.
The Republican County Convention
will be held at Martins Ferry, August
18th, which will be on Friday OF next
week. The Republicans will expert
ence more difficulty in making their
nominations than the Democrats. The
Republicans must make an entirely new
ticket. while the Democrats will form
the greater portion of theirs by renomi-
mating the present officials, against
whom there is likely TO be no oppo-
sition. The offices TO be filled in this
county this year are representative,
treasurer, prosecuting attorney, COM
missioner, infirmary director and SEN
ator in the district composed OF this and
Harrison counties.
Last week our papers announced the
death OF Mrs. Rachel Simpson, wife of
the late Capt. William p. Simpson. Mrs.
Simpson was for many years resident
of this place, but died at the residence
of her son. in Paoli, Miami county,
Kansas. Her husband, Captain Simp-
son, was a member OF the Legislature
from this county many years ago, and
also sheriff OF this county for two
terms.
Parker Hcaton, second son OF the late
Hon. John ii. Heaton, has returned
home after spending two years in the
South and West, principally in Texas.
Some of the Republicans are talking
OF Mr. J. NJ. Lewis, OF GAINESVILLE, as II
candidate for Representative in the Leg
islature. Mr.. Lewis is Il wholesale gro
Ger. Mcssrs. Sol. llogue, of Somerton,
and J. G. Gray, of Martins Ferry, are
prominent candidates for the same NOM
nation.
Land Appraisers are TO be elected in
each township at the coming October
election. \ new appraisement OF real
estate is to be made in this State next
wear. The lands are appraised for taxa
ton purposes every ten years.
The School Board Of this place has re-
employed all OF the teachers of last year
for the ensuing school year, beginning
s .ptember LIST. superintendent Black
is retained Notwithstanding bitter and
unreasonable fight was made against
him by certain parties. The Board did
right To pay no attention To the ground
less complaints.
Prof. J. G. Black and wife have re-
turned from spending their summer va
cation with relatives in Guernsey conn.
tv and Cincinnati Mrs. Blacks moth
er. Mrs. Gen. j. ID. Cox, Of Cincinnati,
is visiting them here.
4 word to our Bcllaire friends: II you
must support county-scat rcmovaIist
for Representative, give us man Of
some ability, and not poor stick like
Harvey Daniord.
judge Cowen. OF this place, starts this
week ON northern tour, taking in the
great lakes.
In apportioning their delegates for the
County Convention, the Republicans
have ignored Glencoe precinct, and II
will not haue single delegate. \ well
defined kick against this trick is in pro-
grcss down i'm that section.
Joe Heaton, of Turner & Dillon's
iewelrv store in your city, is spending a
short vacation with his mothers family
in this place.
Rev. L. Alexander, OF the Presbyter-
ian church, has returned from Bedford
Springs, Pa, where he has been resting
and rcCrcatlng.
The new Republican Executive Com
mittce of this county has been consti-
tutcd rs follows: G. w. Carol, chair
man; w. Hunt, secretary; {. l.. Poor
man, Abe Lash, VI. G. Starbuck, {. ii.
Kirk. T. T.. Clark and WI. llowells.
The number and value Of live stock
as returned 10y the asscssors Tor 1872
foots M as follows: