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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-13

The Doylestown Pa Domocrot remarks
that the election Is hardly over before the
Republicans are casting about to see how
the Southern States can be seduced from
their Democratic allegiance. Before the e.
lection. the South was the bugaboo Co fright
en- Republican men, women and children.
Now they want all the solid South they
can get
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-13

Mrs. Fillmore the widow of the late eN-
President. Is dangerously in with paralysis
at her home In Buffalo. And the widow of
ox-Presidcut Lincoln is critically Him New
York City.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-13

The Richmond Ngtereters 20 the Garfield
Morey letter investigation as rather anti
ouated issue Just now-dccidedly Noire "-
tigve. so TO speak.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-13
October Isf. 1850.

The people tired of being bored with flaming advertise
ments descriptive lists and of low prices Paper will
not trouble with such nonsenseall have To say
my Stock large and varied and Low good Goods can be
sold The best attention shall be given To every patron OF the
House. shall be glad to you. Respectfully ~
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-13

Hon. John T. Keen, mayorcf North Dam
willie. va, was thrown from his buggy, sun
day week and died from his injuries the ,ol-
lowing Tuesday.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-13

an Interesting bil of Information;
Gen. Grant has rented the residence OF
ex-Uuitcd States Senator jerome b. Ch3'ice,
ON Fiftv-second street, New York. and will
hereafter make his home there. Ii New
York can stand il We can.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-13

Local Option was an issue in Loudom
county at the late election, and was defeated
by As majority.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-13

The next session of the Grand Lodge l.
O. o. T. viii Doe held at Charleston, kana-
wha county.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-13
Good Hickory Timber
wanted for Cash.

DARTTES having Timber for sale, please adj
dre,s j. X. smith. Carter House, Charlie
town. Agent for Hoops, Brother q Darlington
tlimitedJ
October 9. lSs0-jt.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-13

When the telegraph carried the news to
Garfield at his classic home in Mentor that
the Republicans in Virginia had stood by
their ticket and refused 10 fuse with the Ma
hone faction, he said: 81 readily opposed
any such idea. We should join with no
party that proposes TO repudiate financial
OBLIGATIONS
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-13

Those New York Democrats who were in-
different about yoting-who let the election
Of Hancock 90 by default, saving they did
Mt want a change of administration because
Of the present prosperity Of the country,
(which they attribute 20 the Republican
party instead of Providence viii find in
the following nut 20 crack ], IS but
the beginning Of tn end:
A leading mer chant of Wauenton. Nu-
einia. last Friday ordered cottonadcs from
Columbus, Georgia lie has heretofore
purchased th is line Of goods North. bu, has
found he eau purchase 10 better advantage
from southern 1ct0rie-.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-13

The Alexandria G1-et'e surveying the
field of the late battle, strewu with the
wreck, Of SO many hopes, says there is one
fact which stands out amid the ruins ike
the shadow of great rock ina weary land
Niryinians ever true 70 themselves and the
occasion. remained steadtlst totheg great riu-
eiplcs Of constitutional liberty.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-13

Joseph B. Wilson, of Rockbridge county.
Va. who died last week, left his entire cs-
tate, estimated at $4,000, TO Hampdcn Sid
ncy COLLEGE His requests 20 the scmina-
~ are directed to be invested and the in
tercst to be applied annually to the aid and
support of Young men in the seminary who
are unable to detray their expenses whilst
prosecuting their studies with view to the
ministry i'm the Presbyterian Church.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-13
OYSTERS

THE season havjns arrived for FRESH ON-
1 STEERS. my saloon will Doc open 70 my
friend. after thi. date. GUSTAV BROWN.
Sept i. $50.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-13

The Richmond STATE saysSara Bcrnhardts
children are the offspring of genius.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-13
Pirate Boarding.

Mrs. SUSAN MAXWELL is prepared to
vi accommodate Boardcrs at her residence
opposite the Post Office. Location Desirable
rooms comfortable. dc. For terms apply ID
person or by letter.
October 9. 1870
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-13

John Paul, Re-adjuster, defeated Judge
Allen in the Rockingham district
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-13

Rev. John Lanahan preached a sermon in
Foundry Church, Washington City, ON sun
day night, criticising American people for
their action towards sara BcuhardJ, whose
principal Endorsement, he said, laid i'm the
elct that she had hreeillcgitimate children.
His language was very plain and severe.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-13

Mrs Penny vitcofNIr Hi. Penny ofthc
firm of Sattcrlec * Co., diedatthe Baldwin
House. HagerStown, on saturday last. For
a large part of the past two ami half
years Mrs. Penny soiourned In this place,
and the Spirit very truly and appropriately
SAYS she had endearcd herself Co all who
knew her by the exercise of the amiablc,
generous and refined trait, of character
which distinguished her Intercourse with
her friends, by whom her demise is sincere
Is and aacctouately moumcd"
Rev +. d. Power, pastor of the Christian
Church, Washington City, had a large con-
grcgation Sunday night Mr. Garfield,
connection with this church ha, been
brought into considerable prominence of
late. Mr. Power had announced char hi,
sermon would be on the great election
Every one supposed that hewouId discourse
OF the political campaign just closing. but
he surprised them all by speaking of the
final Judgment and the election of the right
eous. emitting all reference 10 polite,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-13

u IS announced that Mr. james a. Fra
zicr. readiu>tcr. ha, determined To- contest
the election of the HouJ Randolph Tuck
or in the sixth Virginia district, com the
ground that over sixteen hundred eligible
voters were denied the privilege of casting
their votes for him. But as Mr. Tucker
hiss 400 majority it would seem that Mr.
Frazier has poor show Tor oustius him.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-13

A man threw a cum across his shoulder at
Pincyillc Indian Territory, and ,ailho was
going hunting hi, way Tel past ucieh-
bor', house, on the porch of which some
children were playing He took quick aim
at little girlanddreJ. killing herinsau,.y.
The only explanation he cam give Tor the
deed 3, that he felt am irresistible impulse
70 do IT,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-13
BLANKETS Aid COMFORTS,
Carpets, oil CYOIhs. Sc, Sc.

Thankful for the past generous patronage. we
hope We have mcritc acpniinulncc, and will
bc pleased 10 sec our friends ami the ptblicgen-
orally. TRU SELL * LONG.
Oct D lSs0
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-13

The following is the list of Senators and
Delegates chosen, so far as ascertained, at
the October election:
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-13
lSnlcndidM Wn.trnfcd .lrficlcs.
Coiored steel Fashion Plates

in Peterson are ahead of all others. These
plates are engraved on steel, twice the usual
size and are unequullcd for beauty. They VIII
be supcrbv colurcd. Also. Household and o.
Their receipts: articles ON Art Embroidery, Flow
err Culture; in short everything interesting To-
ladies.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-11-13
" No lady should bc without it.
zs~ CHEAPEST IND BEST, ny
Peterson's Magazine

Its immense circulation and long established
reputation enables its proprietor to distance all
competition. In lSso, New Feature was m
troduced. which will be improved on in 1881,
being series of
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1880-12-29
LnaAL NOTICES.
coMMIssIONIR's SALE
-oF A.
District of Grahau, Mason Coun.
ty, West Virginia.

DURsUANTto the terms and provisions
i OF certain decree rendered by the
Circuit Court Of Mason county, West Viz.
ginia, at the Aprilterm thereof ON the 23d
day OF April, 1850, in certain Chancery
suit therein pending in said Court, where
in +. q. Ringgold aud George N. Finch,
partners doing business under the firm
name and style OF Ringgold 4 Co. are
Plaintiffs and Hannah I. Wilkinson. James
L. Wilkinson, A. +. McGown and g. p.
Simpson, Trustee, are Defendants. the un-
dersigned, Special Commissioner, appoint.
cd for the purpose, will proceed to sell at
public auction, at the Front Door of the
Court House OF said Mason county, TO the
highest bidder, ON
Monday, the FIFTH Day of Jdnu-
gs{,o; dry, 1881, ~.5
the dover interest OF the said Hannah T.
Wilkinson in and TO the following tract or
parcel OF land, bounded as follows: Begin
ming at stone Is G7Ao We poles and 16
links from q loenst tree near the bank OF
the river corner to Vim. Hopkins land
in the middle OF the Point Pleasant Road,
thence following said road and with said
Hopkins line S. re 49, 20 poles TO a stone
near drain, thence s. 5Gis W 100 poles, s
OFT WlSpoles and 20 links, S9o w 10
poles to stone at the foot OF the hill,
thence n a w 20 poles and 20 links, S 77o
W 379 poles, S64 W q poles to u white
oak, 5 rs, w 49, poles TO n stake in the
road corner to said Hopkins ind also cor
ner to 9. I. Morris, thence n 40 w IL
poles to stone, IN $50 81 L Is poles from
. BEECH thence with Morris line n 5Oo
5F = passing a small hickory at 10 links,
crossing Little Broad Run at IL poles, l2l
IN all to stone in the Bottom, thence y
AZ 5o> i 0S poles to stone Is 10 L | pole
from q small ash, and s SO w 2poles from
a black walnut tree thence n. 400 22t T.
ll6 poles 10 stone on the river bank, IN
4U W Spoles and links from small no.
ney locust and s 1854 w 50 links from a
large elm, thence leaving Morris line and
up the river with its meanders S 45o f. IL
poles and . links, $50 L so poles and Is
links to stone, corner to the Ferry Lot,
thence with the line OF the Ferry Lot S 55j
w II poles to stone, S 80 Il 10 poles and
10 links to the beginning containing 1870
acres, 3 roods and 6perches, more or less,
it being the same tract or parcel OF land
described in Exhibit &c" filed with the
Plaintiffs Bill.
TERMS OF SALE:
Upon credit OF six and twelve months
taking from the purchaser or purchasers,
bonds with good security for the deferred
instruments, said bonds bearing interest
from date and retaining the title as fur
Their security.
JAMES B. MENAGER,
dec. l5-4w. Special Commissioner.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1880-12-29

OLD Town IrEMs.-It may not be
inappropriate, but we hope accept
able, for us to pen n few notes for
the perusal of the many readers of
your valuable paper. We do not ex-
pect to interest all but hope TO inter
est at least a few of the many. We
propose to confine ourselves TO the
items of "Home" just to show to the
reader that we are yet gay and hap
py, and are not cast down by the
trials and troubles of this life, but
are still padding our own canoe"
and just letting the world "wag as
she will"
The Rev, Owens has just closed a
series of meetings in this vicinity.
Misses Ida and Dora Petty, the for
mer of Letart and the latter Of Bel.
pre-, Ohio, have just returned home
from a visit to relatives in Pomeroy.
The school of this district, taught
by Mr.. P. l., Roush, is one of especial
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1880-12-29
Needing Of Stockholders.

NOTICE is hereby given that the annu-
IN al meeting of the Stockholders Of the
Mason County Agricultural and Mechani-
cal Association, will be held at the Court
House, in Point Pleasant, West Virginia,
on the 18th day Of January, 1881, at ii o.
clock A. NJ, for the election OF Directors
to serve the ensuing year, and the transac.
ton OF such other business as may come
before the Stockholders.
II. r, HOWARD, Secretary.
dec. 22-4w.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1880-12-29

:, O., BIS; & p. p. Steamer leaves
Cincinnati daily. IA
F.. L. q ID. S. IL. II Trains run
No. 2 Mail runs daily exceptSaturday
from Huntington to Richmond; daily, Hun
tington to Wiliamson's.
No. 4 Express. runs daily from Hun
tington to Richmond.
NO. q Accom-. leaves Gordonsyile
daily, except Sunday, at 5 20 a. ~. and ar
riyes at Richmond at 8 90 a. m.
No. ~ Mixed leaves Stanton daily,
except Sunday, at / 10 n. IN. and arrives at
Richmond Z 10 p. M.
No. 20 Mixed leaves Huntington dali
" except Sunday at 2 30 p. m. and arrives
at Cannelton 10 COP. m.
For Rate, Tickets, Baggage Checks, apply
to any Office OF G. &. o. R'y; or Depot or );
Ticket Office Of any connecting line.
C0SwAYR. HOWARD, WINS DUNN,
decl5-lsSO.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1880-12-29
LAND FOR SALE.

A S Attorneys in fact for Hon. S. S, Cox,
II OF the City of New York, will offer
for sale his tract OF land lying in Clendin-
en- District, in this county, and known as
the "Meacham tract" containingabout $50
acres This land will be sold in lots to
suit purchasers, and on easy terms. For
further particulars inquire Of I. FL. S.
Whitehead, Esq, near the premises, OF
the undersigned at Point Pleasant, West
Virginia.
JOHN E.sTINlMS,
]. PR. B. SMlTH,
dee. Ism, Attorneys, &c,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1880-12-29

No. 1 Mail-Runs ailyexcept Sunday
from Richmond to Huntington; daily, viii
liamson's to Huntington.
No.3 Expressions dailyfrom Rich
m0nd to Huntington.
No. 5 Accom-. leaves Richmond daily
except Sunday, at 30 pm. and arrives at
Gordonsville al 20 p. IN.
No. 81 Mixed leaves Charlottesville
daily, except Sunday, at ! 50 p. IN. and ar
and arrives at Staunton at s 90 p. M.
No. 25 Mixed leaves Cannelton daily
except Sunday at 4 90 a. IN. and arrives at
Huntington 10 % a. M.
f., L. & b. s. R. IL. Trains run
daily.
c.. b. $. & p. p. steamer leaves
Huntington daily.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1880-12-29
Coaches between Gallipolis and
Columbus on all trains.

Connections made at Gallipolis with
Steamboats, and Stage Line for Aiiddleport,
Pomeroy, and Ohio River points; at Nc
Arthur Junction, for all points on NJ. 4 G.
r. r.; at Logan, for Athens, Parkersburg,
aud Marietta; at Lancaster, for GAINESVILLE
aud Circleyillei and ut Union Depot, Col
umbus, forall points North, East and West.
oRLAND SMITH, Gen'l Superintendent.
9. D. NORRIS, Superintendent.
w. IL. HARRISON, Gen'l Ticket Agent.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1880-12-29
Meeting Of stoclshoIders.

THE annual meeting Of the Stockholders
i of "The Merchants National Bank Of
West Virginia at Point Pleasant" for the
election OF Directors, will be held at their
Banking House III Point Pleasant, on Tues
day, January 18th, 1881, at 10 o'clock A.
NJ. I. SrRlBLING, Cashier.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1880-12-29
Meeting of the County Commits
siOnerS.

THERE will be n meeting OF the County
i Commissioners OF Mason County, on
the First Monday in January, 1881, THAT
being the 3D. day., for the purpose Of or.
ganization, and for the transaction of such
other business as they may legally trans,
act rdec.S-4w.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1880-12-29

Jug uIueTi anu Is composer OF D0yE
and girls who are earnestly prepar
ing for the future.
A few mornings since we noticed a
very broad grin upon Mr.. John
Brooks face. We could not imagine
what had happened. The old man
don't smile often, but this time he
smiled because there was another
"dish-washer" at his house.
The recent changes in the weather
has caused a great deal of sickness in
this and adjoining neighborhoods. =
The Doctor has been going constant.
ly for the past several days.
Mr.. Editor we wish you would hur.
ry off to the Legislature and
try and giyevs better system Of
county roads. We are tired Of pay
ing forsomething and then not get
it. Our roads are very bad, some Of
them almost impossible.
We do not know who they are, or
when it is to come Of, but Dame Ru.
NOR says there are to be some we'd,
dings in these parts, soon.
ALPHA.
Ipg Now is THE TIMETo SUBSCRIBE To
FRANK LEsLIE's POPULAR MONTHLY
The January Number is crowded with
delightful reading matter, replete
with interest, entertainment; and
instruction. The opening article, by
Nugent Robinson, entitled, "Shake,
speare's London" is elaborate in its
details, and has thirteen fine illustra-
tions. Among the many articles Of
especial merit we may instance,
"Peacock Shooting in India" "some
Memorials of Columbus" with seven
teen illustrations);"A Gossip about
Curling" "Woman's Hair, as Glory
and as Property" etc., etc. In the
department. of fiction we find the con-
tinuation of "The Amber WITCH" a
story Of intense interest; "The story
of a pilgrim Bottle" by Helen W.
Pierson, and several other stories by
popular writers. There are sketches
of great merit by WI. Florence, etc,
and poems by Austin Dobson, Pau
tine, Krilot, ETC., etc. The miscel-
lany is unusually copious, embracing
a large variety of subjects, and
presenting an almost exhaustless
fund Of amusement and information.
The number contains 1913 quarto
pages Of standard literature, and over
100 fine engravings. A single copy
is only Is cents, and So will secure
copy for year, $3.50 for six months,
andsl for four months sent post free.
Address, Frank Leslie's Publishing
House, SO, 55, & 81 Park Place; New
York.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1880-12-29
To Trespassers.

A Ill persons are hereby warned from
n trespassing in any manner upon the
land OF Hon. S. s. Cox, lying in ClGndinen
District, this county, or from taking timber
therelrom, without our, or the owners
consent, as they will be prosecuted to the
fullest extent OF the law.
JOHN L. TIsENTS,
J.P. II. b. SMITH,
dec. Ism. Attorneys, &c,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1880-12-29
NOTICE.

T HEREBY give notice that l have enter
i cd into a co.partnership with J. NJ. Pur-
den, in the Butchering business. Thetrm
will be known as Kimberling & Purden.
All persons indebted to me, are request
ed to call and settle at once.
dec.S-4w. I. F. KINIBERLTNG.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1880-12-29

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF
Valuable Real Estate in Glen
dinen District, Mason County,
West Virginia.
DY virtue OF decreetal order OF the
ID the County Court of Mason county,
West Virginia, enteredNat the March term,
1880, thereof, in certain chancery suit
pending in said court, wherein A. A. Lyons
use of. n, Daigl is plaintiff, and james
Terry, Jefferson Weethe, z. I. J. Blaine,
James Brown, Judah j.. Terry and Charles
Gates are defendants, the undersigned
special commissioner appointed for that
purpose, will proceed 10 sell, at public
auction ut the front door Of the Cont
House Of said county of Mason, on the
18th day of January, 1881, the
following real estate situate in the District
OF Clendinen, in said county, containing
one hundred and ten acres more or less,
being the tract OF land conveyed to said
James Terry by Charles Gates, by decd
bearing date on the 18th day OF August,
1872, and OF record in the Clerks office oi
Mason County Court, in deed book 25,
page 40. The tract has II good dwelling
house upon it, and is otherwise well i'm
proved
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1880-12-29
Commissioners Sale Of Lot In the
Town Of West Columbia.

TN pursuance OF the terms and provisions
l OF decree OF the Circuit Court OF Ma
son county, West ''irginia, rendered on
the l4th day of April, 1880, in certain
chancery suit therein pending, in which
Thomas Fowler and others are plaintiffs,
and John J. Fowler and others are defend
ants, the undersigned special commissioner
appointed for that purpose, will, on the
9Th day of December, 1850. at
the front door of the Court House OF Ma
son county aforesaid, proceed to sell, by
way Of public auction to the highest bid
der, all OF that lot or parcel OF land in the
bill described, situate in the town OF West
Columbia, and containing one acre and
G.l60 of an acre, with its appurtenances;
the same being part OF the estate OF the
late Harriet Machir, deceased
TERMS OF SALE.
Cash as to fifty per cent. Of the purchase
money and MS to the residue on credit OF
six and twelve months; bond with good
security will be required for the deferred
instruments bearing interest from the day
Of sale, and the title will be retained as a
further security.
JOHN W. ENGLISH,
nov.24-iw. Special Commissioner.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1880-12-29
$50 REW.ARD!.

TIIE above reward is offered for informa.
l. ton that will convict any person or per.
sonsthat havebeen breaking open my apple
houses.
| hereby warn all persons not to enter
my orchards, or to trespass on my lands,
hunting, fishing, herrying, nutting, or in
any other manner whatever All persons
trespassing will be fined to the full extent
OF the law. G. G. MILLER.
nov.3-4w.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1880-12-29
Piek.Ups.

sleighiug good.
The big snow is here.
"a Happy New Year"
Subscribe for this paper.
sleighs cost $3.50 per hour.
Whooping.cough is around.
You can now write it 1881.
Away with drinking saloons.
This is bad weather on tramps.
This is extremely cold weather.
A big snow storm Monday night.
Bring your job work to this Office.
The Kline House is not yet leased.
Produce seems to be scarce in town.
Mrs. DR.. Campbell is getting we'll.
The Churches all had Christmas
trees.
Henry Holloway has frozen his big
toe.
Read the advertisements in this
paper.
Renew your subscriptions. to. the
Register.
Coal seemst to be abundant, but high
in price.
Next year Christmas will come on
Sunday.
County Commissioners meet next
Monday.
A big snow storm is predicted for
January.
Capt Heiu is going to start a gro
Gerry store.
Passenger trains are running to
POmcroy.
Balls seem to have played out in
this town.
Frank Tomlinson has frozen one Of
his fingers.
Don't forget the Agricultural socie-
ty meeting.
Ed. Hogg spent his Christmas in
the country.
The matrimonial market will soon
have bOom.
Hoge, Menagcr & Hogg, is the la
test law firm.
Rowdyism rampant in this place
Christmas day.
Several boats are now laid up in
the, Kanawha.
Eggs and butter will be apt to drop
little in price. .
Many hearts were made glad on
Christmas day.
A factoryor two in this town would
be a good thing.
Democrats should give this paper
a better support.
Our merchants did good business
during the holidays.
A white Christmas, it is said,
makes Il lean graveyard.
Judge Van Matre is the happiest
man in town-it's a girl.
We will furnish a letter weekly, to
the Register, from Wheeling.
Let the anti-license men get to
work and victory will be theirs.
The holidays being over, business
will be dull with our merchants.
Remember our Carrier on new
years day. He has good address.
We would like to have a little mon
ey to get to Wheeling on. Pay up.
The members of the Legislature
will leave for Wheeling January 9th.
Mrs. D. W. Polsley got a severe fall
on the pavement one day last week.
Remember we dojob work as cheap
ly and as neatly as it is done. any
where.
Quite a number of our boys went
up to Jake Knopp's to dance, Mon
day night.
The probabilities are that the next
Legislature will pass a prohibitory
liquor law.
The young men are trotting out
their sleighs and taking their dar-