The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1880-04-07
The Weekly Register
LOCAL. Nh TIERS.

of the serious illness OF Capt. Joe
Henderson, of the steamer George
Matheson. He was taken down
about two weeks ago, on his way up
1.-The river, aud could get no farther
than Cutlettsburg, Kentucky, where
he has been ever since. His wife,
father and aunt are with him, be-
sides he is with friends and we are
satisfied he will have every atten-
ton. Dr. Shaw visited him and
thinks he will get along. We trust
50.
Col. Charles 7. Beale is spoken Of
as a delegate to the National Conven-
ton, at Cincinnati, to nominate a
Presidential candidate. He is a
staunch Democrat, of broad and lib
eral views, one Of the most extensive
farmers in the State and thoroughly
identified with the best interests Of
the county,
The family of Mr.. William Smith,
the foundryman, leave to-day for
their new home in Huntington,
where Mr., Smith is engaged in a
foundry. They are good citizens,
and we are sorry to have them leave
our town. They have our best
wishes.
DR.. Robert Wilhoit, Of Central Ken
lucky, VIII has been on a visit to his
brother.in-law, Mr.. William Long, OF
this county, left for his home on last
Saturday evening.
We are sorry to note the illness of
Miss Ida Bickel, but are glad to say
she is improving some at this time.
Hon. j. B. Menager has been in the
West for the past two weeks, but is
now at home.
Capt. Travellick left for his home
Tuesday morning, on the Potomac.
Col. Smith returned on last Satur-
day evening, from trip down the
river.
Mrs. Isaac Long and her daughter,
Mrs. John Thornburg, returned home
last Thursday, from Il two months
visit in Missouri.
We had very pleasant call from
Mr.. Vim. Rectanus, Of Mason City,
yesterday.
Mr.. Z. c. Harpold, and wife, of
Hartford City, we're in town ycster-
day.
We acknowledge call from Jas.
v. Kelly, Esq, of Ravenswood, and
Nro. }. Walker, Esq j, of jackson Court
House, Monday.
John Behan, Esq, of West Column
bla, was in to see US Monday, aud
laid for his paper up TO April 23d.
Hon. Geo. W. Moredotk, of Hart.
ford City, subscribed for the Register
for five years, dating from June 1st
1880. He paid US in gold. There
is still room for any others who wish
to take the paper five years, by pay
ing s. in advance.
RIVER lTEMs.-The Potomac has
been on the docks for the past week.
The Granite State made the run
from Gallipolis to Huntington, 4 dis
lance Of 40 miles, on her last down
trip, in two hours and twenty min.
utes.
The City of Ironton blew out a
cylinder head last week; this is the
third time in the last two months
she has had this trouble.
Mr. Hoyt is building wharf boat
for this place. The work is being
superintendent by Mr.. S. j. Blake,
aided by a good corps of workmen,
who are pushing the work toward
completion, The work is being done
at Mr.. Fry's mill.
The Boonev has a new whistle,
which is.said to be the largest, save
one, between this place and New Or
leans-20 inches long by ten inches
IN diameter.
Quite a number Of tow boats with
coal passed down last week. Really,
we are led to wonder what they have
done with all the coal that has gone
to the lower markets this Winter
aud Spring,
The Sciota is getting very popular
In her new trade.
The boats are all on time now and
II the rivers would always remain as
now, we would have no trouble to
go when and where we pleased at all
reasons.