The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-06-07
NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES.

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Laishley, aged about 81 years, preach
ed the funeral sermon of the wife of
James Berry whom he had taken in
to membership over 40 years since.
His text was, BLESSED are the dead
which die in the Lord; yea, saith the
Spirit, they shall rest from their la
bors, and their works shall follow
We wish you could have seen and
heard the old soldier when he got in
to.his subject-his eyes frightened,
his voice cleared, and with the vigor
of youth proclaiming Christ, the res
direction and life, everlasting peace
and happiness, and rest forever
Cor Waynes6a1y Messenger.
MARION CoUNTY.-Captain r. A.
Maulsby, who left this place several
months ago for Leadville, Colorado,
returned to his home last week. He
has been suffering for some time with
sore eyes, which caused him to re-
turn Firginfan.
If the West Virginians who 90 to
Leadville don't come back with emp.
ty pockets we shall be satisfied.
Mr.. Daniel Turney, of this place,
has been absent several days visiting
friends in Westmoreland county, Pa.
He will also visit his son in Phla-
delphia before his return.-I6.
On Wednesday evening, May 81,
1879, Clarence L. Smith, Esq, the
clever and accommodating Clerk of
our Circuit Court, led to the marriage
altar Mrs. Jennie Watson, daughter
of j. r. Fleming, Esq. The wedding
took place at the residence of j. O.
Watson, Esq, and was very quiet
atfair-only few friends witnessing
the ceremony. Rev. G. a. Sipe, of
Waynesburg, officiated-Ib.
John w. Mccoy, Esq, of this place
has been prominently mentioned for
the position Of Judge of the proposed
Judicial district composed of the
counties Of Marion, Marshall and
Wetzel. There is probably no better
qualified man in the district for the
position, and if Democrat is to get
it, and there seems to be no other
alternative, we say give us Mr..
McCoy.-Ib.
The Tirginian suggests Hon. J.
Marshall Hagans as a candidate for
Vice Pres lent, with Blaine for Presi-
dent.
On May, Goth the wife of Mahlon
Riggs, former good citizen of Mon
ongalia. died near Hoodsvillc, ofcon-
sumption. Mrs. Il. was an est ma
bic woman and her remains were
brought to Monongaia to be buried.
Judge Fleming is still holding
court in Doddridgc county. The
Ne,cs says he "has worked this term
with his usual industry. lie is a
popular and an able Judge, and hon
ors the high position to which his
fellow citizens have called him. =
Inder.
We stated some time since that
the Episcopalians of this place, would
erect new church building this sum-
mer. We are now informed that
work will he commenced on the build
ing in a few days-as soon as the
location is decided upon.-Ib.
FAYETTE COUNTY, PA.-The editorial
control of the Morgantown New Do
MINIoN has passed into the hands of
Marshall NJ. Dent, who is, judging
by his salutatory, about as unrepent-
ant a rebel as there is in the country.
STANDARD.
George w. and Alvin Watson, of
Buena Vista, Allegheny CO., and well
known in this county, were sentenced
last week at Pittsburgh to pay a fine
of $1,000, and undergo seven years i'm
prisonment in the Penitentiary.-
Their crime was burglary. They
had been prominent Republican poll
ticians till the time Of their arrest
Genius.
MUsICALE-We were informed on
last Tuesday night, after it was all
over, that the Morgantown Musical
Society had just given an entertain
ment to a highly delighted audience
at Mrs. Moore's Seminary. IL would
be better to see the editor in advance
if you want to get your name in the
papers. He prefers to notice things
that he observes, or observe things
that be notices, especially when they
are right under his eyes.
QUARTERLY CoNFERENCE,-The
third Quarterly Conference of the
Methodist Protestant church for this
conference year will be held at Mount
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