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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-09-14
FARM ITEMS.
Specially In Farming.

Contrary to the usual advice given
tofarmers to practice variety in far.
ming, so that if one crop fails some
other will prove success, and thus
a total loss of a seasons labor be
avoided "a writer in the New Eng.
land Farmer recommends the special.
ty system or the adoption Of a single
crop or branch Of farming, as the su-
rest road to success. He says that in
all other departments Of industry, as
well as the professions, the speciality
system obtains; and that taking the
whole round of business pursuits ev-
erywhere, it is safe to say that the
men who have been successful in
gaining money, friends, honors, So
cial standing or reputation, have in
almost every case done SO by adopt
ing some speciality and sticking to it.
Now am unable to see why any
different rule should be supposed to
obtain in the pursuit Of farming
Like any other occupation, it is pur-
sued, primarily, for the purpose Of
making living, and it seems to me,
that in this. as in everything else,
the man who makes himself perfect
master of one special branch, and
puts the whole strength Of his mind
into it, is going TO get more money
out Of it in the long run, than if he
had divided his energies among a
dozen different matters.
To be sure if one is pursuing only
a single line of husbandry, q failure
in that line is disastrous; that is one
Of the risks Of business, but the risk
Of total disastrous failure is reduced
to a minimum; certainly it is less
than the loss caused by continual
and inevitable leakage which must
accompany the frittering away Of
ones time and money on a dozen
things at once. 1t is not given to
many men to spread themselves over
q large extent of territory at once
without becoming very thin in spots.
We can easily call to mind the
names of great agriculturists, and
when we come to run over the list
mentally, we find they are all spe-
cialists; one is dairyman; another
a market gardner; this man raises
seeds, and that one breeds cattle; and
we never think of seeking from any
one of them advice or information
about the specially of another.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-09-14

The Greenbackers and Rcpubli,
cans of Mississippi have agreed upon
a fusion ticket, with Benz. King at
the head for Governor. There is one
colored man on the ticket for Secre.
tary Of State.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-09-14
MADISON, LAKE Co., Ono.

Gentlemen; Your buggies in this section
Of the country are giving perfect satit::ac.
ton for durability and finish As for style
they cannot be surpassed. l took first
premium ut two Fairs last fall with one
had used for four months, and had been
washed, ] presume, twenty times, and still
the painting held its gloss. They are pro-
nounced here as the finest buggy going.
Very Truly, Y. NJ. BLOOD.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-09-14
RAILROADS..
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MAY 18th. 1881.
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAILWAY
PASSENGER TRAINS Rus As FoLows:

No. 1 Mail-Runsda daily except Sunday
from Richmond to Huntington; daily, Will
liamson's to Huntington.
Nod Expressions daily from Rich
mond to Huntington.
No. 5 Accom-. leaves Richmond daily
except Sunday, at 3 80 p. M. and arrives at
Gordonsyille at Z 90 p. m.
No. 81 Mixed leaves Charlottesville
daily, except Sunday, at 4 30 p. IN. and
arrives at Staunton at so Up. m.
No. 25 Mixed leaves Cannelton daily
except Sunday OF 90 a. IN. and arrives at
Huntington 0 IS a. m.
E.. l.. & B. 8. Il. II. Trains run
daily.
c., b. $. 4 p. p. Steamer leaves
Huntington daily.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-09-14

1t is Foolish Mistake to confound
remedy of merit with quack medi-
cines. We have used Parker's Gin
ger Tonic with the happiest results
for Dyspepsia and Debility, and
know it to be a sterling health re.
storative.-Times.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-09-14

No human agency can so speedily
cleanse the blood, clear the complex
ion and skin, restore the hair and
cure every species of itching, scaly
and scrofnlous humors of the skin,
scalp and blood as the Cuticura Rem.
edies.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-09-14

Butter when worked, should never
exceed temperature of 60 deg, as a
higher point causes the butter to
gravitate towards sickness. When
worked at too low point, the butter
becomes mealy and the texture is
destroyed.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-09-14

Spent tan bark is said to be val.
liable fertilizer. 1t contains nearly
as much potash and phosphate as
leaves. If bark from tanneries is
placed in a heap and mixed with
quick-lime, decomposition will be
accelerated, and good pile of fertil-
izing matter obtained.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-09-14
How To GET Sick.

Expose yourself day and night,
eat too much without exercise; work
too hard without rest; doctor all the
time; take all the vile nostrums nd.
vertised; and then you will want to
know
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-09-14
OwENspoRo. Ky,

Geutlemcn' ! have no hesitancy in saying
that the bnggies manufactured by the
Columbus Buggy Company are the best
work for the price have any knowledge
of. In not single instance has there
been any dissatisfaction on the part of any
one OF my customers. FRANK L, HALL.
Aug.3lSm.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-09-14

Corn meal, wheat bran and cotton
seed meal, are all good feed for dairy
cows, given either separately, or
mixed together in equal parts.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-09-14

Connections made at Gallipolis with
Steamboats, and Stage Line for Middleport,
Pomeroy, and Ohio River points; at Nc
Arthur Junction, for all points on NJ. & C.
r. R.; at Logan, for Athens, Parkersburg,
and Marietta; at Lancaster, for GAINESVILLE
and Circlevile; and at Union Depot, Col
umbus, forall points North. East and West.
0RLAND SMITH, Gen'l Superintendent.
G. d. NORRIS, Superintendent.
W. H. HARRISON, Gent Ticket Agent.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-09-14

A Connecticut woman was appoin,
ted constable the other day and the
first thing she said was: "Now
shall catch MANI"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-09-14

A young man in this city who
practiced in the gymnasium one af.
ternoon only, was able to jump his
board bill the very next day.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-09-14
How TO Get Well.

Which is answered in three words
Take Hop Bitters.- Express.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-09-14

A polite Esquimaux pulls the
nose of a visitor whom he admires
and wishes to honor.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-09-14
TESTIMONIALS
SPRINGFIELD, LIS.

Gentlemen: We have been handling you,
work for two seasons, and have in every
instance found your buggies first-class. We
never have had one OF your jobs returned
to us for repairs; neither have we had q
single complaint on account OF work moi
being perfectly satisfactory.
Very Resp'y, Fl. P. BUCKLEY & Co.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-09-14
Commercial Printing.

We keep in stock full line of CONNER.
cial Stationery, which we are prepared to
furnish in any style desired. Envelopes,
Cards, Letter Heads, Note Heads, Bill
Heads, Checks, Drafts, Notes, Statements,
Bills OF Lading, Dray Books, Shipping
Books and all other variety OF work need.
cd by business men furnished on short
notice: Printing for Salt Furnaces and
Coal Companies, especially.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-09-14

The Weekly Register has the largest and
best assortment OF job materialin the State
and last presses, paper and card stock, and
is prepared to do all kinds OF Job printing
neatly and promptly, at the lowest prices.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-09-14
DANvTLLE, VIRGINIA.

Dear SiR: As an evidence OF my appre-
citation OF your buggies, which ! have been
using for some time in my livery, enclose
orders for more. Very Resp'y,
w. w. New.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-09-14
WEDDING INVITATIONS.

Our office is especially equipped for this
KIND OF work, and parties desiring wedding
invitations printed, are invited to call and
see our samples. A large stock OF We'd
ding papers always on hand.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-09-14
BOOKS AND PAMPHLETS.

Those who have books or pamphlets to
print, can have such work done in good
style at this office.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-09-14

c., b. y. a. r. r. Steamer leaves
Cincinnati daily.
f., L. & ID. S. IL. II Trains run
daily.
No. 2 Mail runs daily exceptsaturday
from Huntington to Richmond; daily, Hun
tington to Williamson's.
No. 4 Express, runs daily from Hun
tington to Richmond.
No. o Accom-. leaves Charlottesville
daily, except Sunday, at 1 40 a. M. and ar
rives at Richmond at 8 90 n. m.
No. 90 Mixed leaves Staunton daily,
except Sunday, at 6 90 a. III. and arrives at
Richmond 8 80 p. IN.
CONWAY n. HOWARD, WINS. DUNN,
june1-1y.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-06-09
A Terrible Charge

At Danville hotel dinner-table, con-
versation turning upon the war, Rich
mond Va.) mercantile traveller protest.
en- against n compliment TO the North
Carolina Confederates, claiming that
North Carolina troops were never ready
for action except at meal times, and that
they wouldn't fight anybody but each
other and then only when there was
whisky in camp. ''Why," he added,
''in one engagement some dismounted
Virginia dragons had to charge right
over the backs of a regiment of those
cowardly 'tar-heels' who lay flat on
their bellies afraid to get up. -
''An' them foot cavalry rid right over
the rosin- -chawers, did theyP'" put in an,
old chap who had been too busy to
speak before. e {f4sst :
Fright over themn' repeated the
drummer, evidently pleased to observe
the apparent interest and eight Of the
odd looking old gentleman. 'ei1A
''Well,n'3 said the Aold man, s.though
I'm Gardiner coon myself. I'm free
to acknowledge that them Ferginiahs
alters did beat h-1a chargin. They'd
charge right over anything. pWhy,',l
he continued (and even the active waiter
stopped to listenl. Five know'd 'em
many an many O. time. durin' the war
to charge over-over .seventy-6ye, cents
for a quart o butter-milkr r'-Det1'oSt
Free Press i-' -'' '-s-''' @i-4s vfu
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-06-09
Raise Pure Bred Poultry.

=
1t is demonstrated beyond doubt
that there is not only pleasure but profit
in poultry raising. Hardly a, farmer
who has given the subject any attention
whatever has failed TO arrive at the con-
clusion that the hennery yields him q
greater per cent, on his money invested
than any other stock of farm products!
Now the question naturally suggests it
self, ..What kind must he keep One
man says. ..Tll be logged if I'm goin'
to pay i've dollars trio for chickens"
Another says, 1.-The old common hens
that we had when l was boy are the
best hen yet" .4...f =, f.f..-.,.i ...lg
Now, see here neighbors, I'll just an
swer your objections in my way and see
what facts and figures prove. The an
swer to one answers the other. One
man don't like the price; very well.
When you spend from ten to twenty OF
thirty years in establishing breed Of
poultry, $5 per trio will be as small in
your eyes as the widows mite is now.
But you say all breeders do not estab-
lish new breeds. Very true, but it costs
nearly as much to keep a well defined
breed pure as it does to make them SO.
A breed once established requires con-
slant and faithful watching to keep it
so. But they are worth it, supposing it
costs no more than, it does to keep u
dung-hill breed? l come down square
toed on the question and answer yes.
most emphatically. For instance, let
us compare the Partridge Cochin with
the common fowls. The grade will at
the end of eight months from the shell
weigh five pounds, if in good flesh. The
Cochin; at the end of that time, should
weigh, if properly fed. nine pounds or
nearly double. have iCochins of the
same age of some of my grades that
weigh nearly double, on the same feed.
Then, if it pays TO keep the grade, it
will doubly pay to keep the pure bred.
In eggs there is not much difference.
but yet enough to keep the fall-biooded
fowl. Then, rs breeder of high poul-
try, your chickens, are sought for at q
price as high, or nearly so, as that at
which you obtained your first breeding
fowls. Tryit. r.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-06-09
Wedding Fashions.

l have never met, and never expect
to meet, says London Truth, the wo-
man who can hear of q wedding quite
unmoved. 1t is a rite that interests the
whole sex, young and old, pretty and
plain, rich and poor, gentle and simple.
No matter how many weddings they may
have seen, they never tire of them, but
will go to one after the other with un-
flaging interest and attention, as alb
sorbed during the ceremony as though
it were an utter novelty. The bride is,
Of course, the centre of attraction.
Even those who knew her quite inti-
mately stare ut her as though they had
never seen her before, devouring each
detail of her dress with eager glances.
As a rule, the bride who feels least looks
best. Emotion of the intense kind has
often a becoming effect. and in this age
of nerves." agitation is apt to produce
pallor, a tendency to tears, OF an unbe-.
coming flush. Tears seldom beautify.
Poets and painters glorify beauty in
tears, but that is theory, in practice,
their first effect is to redden the eyes;
their second to ,incaradine the, nose;
their third to develop tendency toward
shifts. Some years ago all brides wept
1t was the correct thing. We had not
quite emerged from Un6 sentimental era.
Mrs. Heman's poetry was much read,
and we all know her brides behaved,
weeping on their fathers shoulders and
their mothers bosom, and reciting re-,
gretful parting verses. so that one won
dered that the bridegroom was not Of
Tended by so much grief. and did not
Jump into the chariot" and leave her
there. We are more practical nova
days. The bride always smiles when
she leaves the vestry, and occasionally
is seen to do so as she comes up the
church. This last may be looming in,"
but is rather venturesome thing to do
Just yet, She ought, strictly. speaking,
to hang her head down 4 little bit, not
so much us brides did twenty years ago,
but still quite perceptibiy. There is no
earthly reason why brides. rs rule,
should hang their heads, but fashion
DEGREES that they shall. They are GO
ing to marry the man of their choice.
They are probably leaning on the arm /
of father of whom they are proud. \
Why should they hang their headsp
Perhaps fashion provides the custom in
order to meet the case of the brides who
are selling themselves for a title, for an
for landed estates-even
for home. However this may be, ten
years hence the dropping head will
have quite gone out, ~4--.,4ssszsA-&..
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-06-09
House-Uleaning Hints.

Helen Campbell, in her recent book
on housekeeping, gives some very ex-
cellent and helpful hints in regard to
house-cleaning which our lady readers,
who are about passing through that
ordeal, viii be very glad to see. She.
says, if coal or wood are to be laid in
for the winter supply, let it be done be-,
fore house-cleaning begins, as otherwise
much dust will be spread through the
house 1t is not necessary to take up
heavy carpets every year or oftener
than once in two or three years unless
they are in constant use. The tacks,
however, should be taken out every year
and the carpet folded back yard or
two and the floor washed in strong suds
in which borax has been dissolved atthe
rate of a tablespoonful to q pail of
water, and after dusting black pepper
on the edges tack the carpet down again.
By this means moths are Kept away,
and as corners and folds are their
favorite hiding places they are searched
out and destroyed. Ingram and other
carpets after being taken. up can be
frightened in color by sprinkling
pound or two of salt over their surface
and sweeping carefully. 1t is usual to
occasionally wipe off the carpet with
DOraX water, uSlHS WEI HiHHci atlu
taking care not to wet the carpet, only
to dampen it. Mirrors should also be
wiped with borax water, the cloth being
wet enough to dampen it. In securing
paint, sapolio is better than sand, and
in all cases q little borax should be
placed in the water. Mirrors can be
cleaned with whiting, afterward being
rubbed with wooden cloth, OF they can
be polished and dried with old newspa-
pers Oil paintings should simply be
wiped with damp cloth. and if picture
cord is soiled that should be wiped off
to secure against moths. Soap should
never be used on vanished work of
any sort. An excellent way of keep
ing winter clothing during the summer
is to place it i'll bags made of several
thicknesses of newspapers, printers ink
being one of the most successful protec-
tions against moths. Gum camphor is
also good. A pound of gum camphor
sewed in little bags will last long time.
Before putting away swoolen clothing,
fannels, etc., they should be carefully
washed and shaken in order to get rid
of any moth eggs. -a'Sits - 4"l = @sh
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-06-09
Ten Gigantic Locomotives.

Phtlade lphia Times -ro..-.. .ti B, ~; . 49,
Ten iron giants for the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company viii be built this
summer at Altoona.A They will be much
larger and more powerful than ordinary
passenger engines, and are to be built
for the particular purpose of making up
time on portions of the road where there
are long stops. On the; fast run between
New York and Philadelphia, for in
Stance, ,Athe time allowed isso short that
when there are unusual stops letting off
and getting on passengers the ordinary
ngines cannot make it up. Hence a
monster locomotive; !; known on the road.
as mo. 10, has been built as an ex-
pertinent and tried on different trains
to see what can be done. The result
has been satisfactory, but there are
many improvements that suggest them.
selves which wilhbe carried out IN the
construction OF tfae other heavy engines
; that are to folloNa In, the slang Of the
railroad Ysard,j No. 10 is known as
'.Long-iegged loco. % This comes from
the big driving-wheels She rides Upon,
which stand Six feet and six inches
above thea rails, Or higher. titan a tall
man withia silk ahat On. She has two.
pairs of driveis-forged for her by Herr.
Krhpp, tie famous cannon maker. In.
this isisupposed to. have been solved til,
highest aim that can he sought in le-
connective pull the heaviest trains
over all grades against stiff winds and
with the least possible liability toward
hot boxes or low steam on the quickest
schedule time.s Il Here engineer says:
/, She goes like q bird and rides like
rocking chair Ever, since it has been
running, this engine has been making
mile in fifty seven seconds on UP grade
with a IeAg train in tow withoutgetting
heated q She makes less than a mile q
minute and ..keepsj cool" OF course
there is a great consumption of fuel. 4
In 180 miles 10000 pounds of coal are
used up. The water tank contains 5000
gallons, 400 more than is usually car
ried. Everything else is on proper
tionately large scale. :, Only the delay
in getting boilers sufficiently large has
prevented the completion of two others
of nearly the same pattern. hus -
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-06-09
The Largest OyIinder.

. What is said. to be the largest steam
engine cylinder in the world was cast
recently at the Morgan Iron Works,
New York City. It is 18 feet long,
feet inches in diameter, and required
for its casting 45 tons, or 80, 900 pounds,
Of gun metal. 1t is intended to accom-.
modate a piston stroke Of IA feet. The
metal in the 'thinnest part is Il inches
thick IT will take ten days for it to
COOL It is for the engine of a new
iron steamboat for the New York and
Boston trade, The boat will be 32O feet
long, larger than the noted Bristol and
Providence, ~ a = fs'''
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-06-09

z The brigands who captured the Suter
family in Salonica wero so courteous
that on their way back to the mountains
some of them went back some distance
80 find doll which Mrs. Suffers little
dauehter had lost -s~~ ~
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-06-09

; A brave man may face . mad bull
With fire in his eye and courage in his
heart, but sign marked smallpox"
leEches him.-NeU York Commercial
Adveyfiser -
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-06-09
PORTAGE COUNTY HEDGE co.
MANAGES .
BOYDSTON & CHRISTY,



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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-06-09
Notice to Contractors.

CEALED PROPOSALS will be received at
y the Office of the Clerk of Palmyra Township,
Portage County. Ohio. until - O'Clock noon on
school House in Sub District No. 2. Plans and
Specifications on file in said office. None but
the lowest responsible bid will be accepted, and
the Board may reject all bids.
By order OF the Board of Education.
w. d EDWARDS,
Township Clerk.
Palmyra. O.. May 9Th. 1881. 66s.zw
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-06-09
Clydesdale Stallion,
HIGHLAND ROVER I


VXY AS sired by Drayman, who was imported
w in 1869; dam by Lord Clyde. also fm pert
ed; grand dam by o Id Cumberland Rover was
foaled October 22nd. 1876. He stands l6 hands
high, weighs 1400 pounds, is q bright mahogany
bay color. with black points name and tail
very heavy; kind in dispo sition. but spirited,
with great vim and courage. and has a won.
defful amount of power and endurance: in
FORM compact as pony.,-fls.{ fa,.srfl,
The Clyde horse Is heavier bone than any
other breed. according to his weight, limbs
are of great width, fiat, cordy, and hard, with
long hair on the back part which is character
istic and mark of pure breeding. 3
Considering the Importance of rearing a
better class of horses for labor or sale. we vis-
tied Powell Bros of Pa. who have been large
importers for II years. and have imported Ms
fine Clyde. horses as ever landed on this conti
nent giving an opportunity of selecting just
the horse needed in this part of the country.
for the Clyde possesses by far more desirable
qualities than any other draft horse in exist
ence This is, fortified by the demand, which
is already immense. and constantly increasing
all over the civilized world, at price ranging
from 25 to 50 per cent. higher than any other
draft horse. 81
Rover may be found at all times Sundays
excepted) at my place in the north east part of
Charlestown Portage County, Ohio. Gentlc3
men, invite you to call and see him. and ac-
to your interest "A. Ill. WITH EREIIL.
Charlestown. March 2S. 1881. ISL
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-06-09
MAIN LINE-GOING EAST,
.,.. Mail rRass.. Ras iss's., S'sss Aeon.

Accommodation train leaves Cleveland Union
Depot at 30 p. m, arrives Hudson = so p M,
Ravenna TAO p m. .s.-al
Nail and Day Express connect at Yellow
Creek for Wheeling and Bellaire,
~ Day Express runs through Parlor Car
and Night Express through Sleeping Car, Cleve-
land to Pittsburgh. r,s. H-- s'-