The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-08-23

b. Purinton, of Clarksburg, is visit
ing her father, Daniel Fordyee.
Supt. Wade went to Shinnston last
Saturday to conduct the Harrison
County Institute. He will probably
attend the meeting of the state Edu-
cational Association at Charleston
before he returns.
We had calls last week from Capt
Dave Camp, j. P. Snider, Low. Nor
gan, VIM. Camp, John Hildebrand,
and numerous other gentlemen.
We regret to note the fact that our
old friend Sol. Frum has not been en-
joying his usual health for several
weeks. We trust he will soon regain
his wonted vigor.
T. F. Protzman, the merchant
prince, of Morris Y Roads was in
town last week as lively and full OF
business as ever. Tom has plenty
Of energy and Notwithstanding his
losses by fire, will make fortune
yet.
From the Clarksburg papers we
learn that our young friend j. w.
Vandervort, well known to many of
our people, has begun the practice OF
law in that place. He has the abili-
ty and industry necessary to success
and we have not the slightest concern
about him disappointing our expecta-
tions. He has our best wishes.
Hon. E. G. Brooke has our thanks
for late Montana papers. Montana
is developing rapidly Judging from
the tone of her press, and the honor
able gentlemen mentioned above has
contributed no little to her progress.
We have not heard from him person
ally for long time and are anxious
to know what he is after.
Mr.. "Billie" Evans, son of Mrs.
Maria Evans, was in town several
days last week visiting friends. He
has been a resident OF Kentucky for
number of years.
Miss Dora Hill, of Steubenville,
Ohio, is visiting at the Seminary.
Andy Frum's bondsmen have al
ready offered their services, and de.
clared their willingness to serve him
when elected Sheriff. There is con-
siderable joking about his candidacy,
but il he should run he will be "a
hard man to beat" and would make
most excellent officer.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Woods have
returned from their bridal tour, and
are stopping for the present Mt the
Grafton Hotcl.-Grgfton Eagle.
Miss Annie Rogers left on Tues.
day for Oakland, Md, where sho will
remain several weeks.
Miss Murphy, OF Wayncsburg, and
Mrs. Boucher, of Connellsville, Pa.
are at Mr.. Jos. Moreland's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Myers, and Miss
Lindsay, of Waynesburg, spent sever
al days in town, returning on Mon
day, and Plummer Fitch has hoen
visiting at Waynesburg since Mon
day,
A. l.. Wade, the champion Free
School man of the State, was beaten
in the race for county Superintendent
Of Monongalia, because he didn't
make a canvass for the office and his
opponent did. Our impression is that
Mr. Wade would be just the man for
State Superintendent. IT. etzel Mes
senger.
Mr.. b. w. Gally, teller of the Com
mercial Bank of Wheeling passed
through town during the week en-
route for Cranberry Summit where he
spends his annual vacation.
J. J. Mclean, of the u. s. Signal
Office here is in Washington. Dur
ing his absence Ed. Domain will have
charge of the office.
F. X. O'Kelley, w. w. During, IL.
NJ. Morgan and j. c. Wallace were
at Browning's dam fishing last week.
The Rev. p. T. Laishley preached
at Academy Hall last Sabbath morn
ing. A large audience was present
to hear the venerable minister.
Prof A. w Lorentz returned home
last week accompanied by his niece
Miss George Cooper who will re-
main here for some time.
III. j. Evans, Esq, half brother of