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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-10-19


Business took a little squirt in this
place last Saturday.
Several lots of improved sheep
have been brought into this county
during the past week.
Hula did not make good showing
at the Wheeling races. He was bad
ly beaten.
The time has arrived for muzzling
dogs.
Yoa can get fresh oysters at Mrs.
C. Hess.
The Hi Henry's Minstrels at the
City Hall tomorrow night.
A new color is called "blue chalk"
1t will be fashionable in the families
of milkmen.
The fellows who are too bashful to
look at girl are just the ones TO
strike friend for a loan of So with
the gall of an army mule.
If the plastering is not taken from
the ceiling of the upper Presbyterian
church, somebody will get hurt while
at worship.
The first appearance of young
lady in hoop skirt is readily Oh.
served by the awkward manner in
which. she conducts herself. The
new-fangled appendage as naturally
absorbs her mind and attracts as
universal attention as the actions of
boy in his first boots.
Mason county is getting up quite
u reputation for fast horses.
The Engineers on the c. e. 0. Ex-
tension have completed their survey
to the mouth Of the Kanawha, on
the south side.
Gen. McCausland and family will
take up their winter residence in
this place.
Robert Coleman, Esq. and family
Of Cheshire, o., were visiting Ms.
Judge Guthrie, the first of the week.
The addition ofanother story to the
drug store building of Mr.. VanGild-
er, adds much to its appearance.
Mr.. Nicholas Perkins, of this place,
has been appointed operator in the
'aiIroad telegraph office in this place
and that he will also superintend
he construction of the line from
this place to Charleston; so We are
informed.
Harrison displays big advertise
Incnt in this paper.
Cross-tics are becoming a legal
tender along the Kanawha.
Wheat, corn and potatoes are now
N the down grade.
There is now quite a demand for
houses in this place.
Work, the Sewing Machine man,
has q new wagon.
a fight occurred in town Saturday
afternoon, and one Of the fellows got
/ cut across the forehead with a
rock. No arrests.
The hands on the railroad were
not paid % Saturday.
The grass responds beautifully to
the showery weather so that the pas
lures frightened up considerably; no
perccptible decline however to the
COW product.
The weather has been very warm
for the past few days.
The lawyers are complaining of
dull times.
We have good many idle people
around town. How is it? Work is
plenty and wages good.
Rents and rations will not down
at your bidding.
The Sheriff is now going the rounds
of his appointments, collecting tax
es.
We are sorry to learn of the serious
illness Of Capt. Levi Hopkins, of
MERGERS Bottom.
There is said to be a great deal Of
sickness in the lower end of the
county, mostly typhoid fever.
Mr.. +. H. Wells, of MERGERS Bot
tom, was in town Monday. He was
up this way buying potatoes for the
southern market. He expects TO run
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-10-19

Last week we mentioned the fact
That we ought to engage in some
manufacturing pursuits. We under.
stand now the question of building
one or two manufacturing establish,
ments in this place is being talked
OF by men who have the ability and
capital to carry them on.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-10-19

Our paper is crowded with adver-
Using this week. 1t shows the ap.
probation the business men have for
its columns, as they always adver.
tise their business in the paper that
will reach the most people, and bring
them the largest returns.
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THE daily TlMEs-sTAR,

Eight pages, yfortp.etgM columns Only ok
dollars y car. SO for six months, SI.5O
for three months. Has the largest clrcua-
advertising medium and the best paper for
readers who would know of the worlds
doings as promptly as the news can be i'm
parted. Address Iimes.Star, Cincinnati, o.
oct loft
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-10-19

The Acme Baking Powder, is &C.
knowledged to be the purest, cheap.
est and best Baking Powder now in
the market. For sale by James B.
Tippett.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-10-19

The first quarterly meeting of the
NJ. L, Church, South, will convene
in this place on Saturday, the Goth
Of October.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-10-19

They had a big snow storm up in
"'Imcr county, on the 4th inst.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-10-19

Six prisoners escaped from the Jail
of Kanawha county, on Friday night,
by saving off the hinges Of the iron
door Of their cell.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-10-19

Henry Jenkins is to be hanged in
the Jail yard of Fayette county, the
18th of November, for the murder Of
Winfield Sanders.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-10-19

A colored boy named Fisher was
arrested yesterday morning on n
charge Of stealing a gallon jug of
"h'Skcy from Capt Helm. He was
arraigned before Justice Franklin
and acquitted,
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A Wise Deacon.

deacon Wilder, l want you to tell
me how you kept yourself and family
well the past season, when all the
rest of us have been sick so much,
and have had the doctors visiting US
so often"
"Bro. Taylor, the answer is very
easy. I used Hop Bitters in time;
kept my family well and saved the
doctor bills. Three dollars worth of
it kept US well and able TO work all
the time. I'll warrant it has cost
you and the neighbors one or two
hundred dollars apiece to keep sick
the same time"
Deacon, I'll use your medicine
hereafter"
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deacon, LII use your medicine
hereafter"
The Cincinnati Enquirer is the ac-
knowledged leading newspaper of the
West. 1t is reliable in its news, ed
itorials and market reports, which
makes it a paper that everybody
wants when seeking information
The advertisementof this great paper
will be found in the Register. Sub
scriptiOns forwarded from this office.
We understand the proposition to
open n wholesale grocery house in
this town, in the Spring, is no myth,
but II reality. For the present the
names Of the parties who are going
into this business are kept in the
dark. We don't know why: but sup
pose there are reasons for it.
DR.. WILL S. Hoy, Physician. Sur,
geon, and Dermatologist. Tenders
his professional services to the public;
attends to all calls whether day or
night; can be found in his office, IL. e..
corner Main and Market sts., when
not professionally engaged. [ja26,1y*
There may be time, and not
many years off, when the Gallipots
will not scott at US for our lack of en-
terprise. We expect soon to surpass
them in population, railroads and
manufactures. Do you hear, Bro
Harper?
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-10-19

Locals are scarce article this
week.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1881-04-25

This is an age of great works and won
derful inventions Steam, electricity.
water, air, all are made to serve men. but
unquestionably the greatest inventions
are those which preserve mans health
and prolong his life, and among the
greatest of these is DR. kTNG's NEW DIS
covKRY for Consumption. Its effects are
truly wonderful and hundreds are happy
to-day, who once looked forward 10 an
early grave For Coughs, Colds. Bron-
chltis, Asthma, loss of voice, HAY Fever.
Hoarseness, Group, or any affection what
ever of the Throat, Chest or Lungs. Dr.
KINGS NEW Discovery viii positirefy
cure We can cheerfully recommend it
to all, and can unhesitatingly say it is
the only sure cure for Throat and Lung
Affections. Trial bottles ten cents; regu-
Lar size 81 For sale by A G. Luken &
Co.. Richmond
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A Southern bourbon Howl.
Meridian (Mies.) Mercury.

Northern feeling toward the South
finds exPreesion every day in the Senate
as he can be under The ss'sEseEF ySE,..siSi cool
"the good of it to this part of the coun-
try is, it has fired the Southern heart,
and made Southern men real men again.
If we ever had any weak inclination to
have the "Solid South" disband, the
conviction has been revived and strength
ed that the ultimate deliverance of the
South is in the maintenance of her So
lidity. How long9 How long are we to
be debarred from the blessing of North
ern immigration, and the influence of
Northern capitala Let it be a century If
the doubtful blessings are to be attained
at the sacrifice of manly sentiment. What
benefit do we derive from the immigra-
ton of Northern men, any way2 They
may benefit their condition, but do they
benefit ours2 Well, they set US an exam
pie of thrift and economy that don't be-
long to the Southern charaeter-and fol-
one, we hope never will. Give US the
generous, open heartedness of the South
ern character forever instead of the
mean, stingy, stink-fingered thrift of ths
genuine Yankee
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1881-04-25

of four months to qualify eight month:
stance which tells the whole story of the
climate is that there is no such thing a
a fireplace in the City of Mexico. Ihave
not known q moments discomfort either
from heat or cold, and yet
have not laid aside the heavy
undertaking and the heavy flannel
the thermometer was below zero.
In the sun st midday my clothing is too
heavy, so dom go in the sun at mid
day. At night the air is chilly without
being bracing, especially if the wind
blows, and then every mothers son and
daughter IN Mexico throws fold of the
reboso, serape or cloak thrown over his
or her mouth, and if no other garment Is
at hand he ties up his lower jaw with
his handkerchief, like Mrs. Wilfcr. They
say the night air is very good for bron-
chitis, and that no precautlon is too
much. am satisfied that in Mexico it
is well to do as the Mexicans do. 1t is
probably fear of the north wind that
makes them so partial TO garlic In any
contest between the north wind and an
average Mexican's breath l should bet
on the breath every time; it is strong
enough to turn aside the north wind
The statement of the annual range of
the temperature is very deceptive, how
ever, unless accompanied by the added
information that the whole variation of
a year may be experienced in day, and
the climate Is certainly not invigorating
All the Americans who have been here
any time tell me they have lost flesh and
appetite, and those who have tried anti
fat in vain, would no doubt be benefit
ted. At Vera Cruz l met a Mr.. Marx. of
who had picked up neural
gia in Orizina, and whose opinion of the
climate is expressed geographically by
dashes. My chum, who is strong,
hearty man, rejoices in Mexican Ca
tarrh, and reinforced it by neuralgia,
caught in a horseback ride to Chepulte-
pee; we found our envoy, Judge Nor
gan, laid up with sciatic rheumatism,
and he is going to try Cordoba for
cure; we were to have been pre-
sented to President Gonzales, but he
is suffering from bronchitis, and
is out of voice. The high alti-
tude makes the rarer atmosphere INSULT
cient for lowland lungs. A young
American lady, fellow passenger, was
frightened at the exhaustion which fol-
lowed the exertion of carrying a little
child up a pair of stairs. 1 climb two
flights of stairs a dozen times a day, but
never without painting and longing for q
drink of water at the top. Mr.. Finley,
of St. Louis, who now repre-
,ents the Waters Pierce oil company
here, does net give the climate good
character, nor can l find any one who
1oes. My conclusion is that the climate
S theoretically perfect, but in practice it
8 n. e in which respect it resembles the
and other institutions of this
lister republic. Even to one who, like
myself, enjoys good health, should
hink the unvarying climate would prove
and realize the words of the
ong:
And spring would be but gloomy weather
If We had nothing else but spring.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1881-04-25

men. Republicans and Democrats some
weeks since q man named George ------
entered Mr. Thomas office in Salt Lake
to ascertain something about the
boundaries and survey of Ger
tain sections of mineral lands
They recognized each other, and had
a long talk. The tramp had prospered.
Besides having q wife, he can draw and
have honored his check for 800, 900
Every thing he has touched since he has
been in the Territory has turned into
money one way or another The ex
policeman and the ex-tramp can be seen
strolling or driving about Salt Lake any
afternoon, and the wives of each are
equally inseparable.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1881-04-25
old by A. g. Luken s. Co.
scratch No yIore-ltchIng Piles

Scratch No NOrc-ltchInX Piles
is one of the most annoying diseases
in the world, and yet all can find
sure relief by the use of DR.. Swayne's
Ointment. 1t has been tested in
thousands of instances and invariably
makes sure cure. The symptoms are
moisture, like perspiration, intense
itching, increased by scratching, very
distressing, particularly at night, as
if pin worms were crawling in and
about the rectum; the private parts
sometimes affected. Reader, if you
are suffering from this distressing
complaint, or letter, itch, scald head,
ringworm, BARRIERS itch, any crusty,
scaly, skin eruption, use DR.. Swsyne's
Ointment and be cured.
Geo. W. Cotton, NJ D., Woodstock, Vel
mont, says: "Swayne's Ointment is Gel
tainly the best remedy for letter and q
skin diseases; also for itching pile
symptoms of which are moisture, intens
as if pin worms existed. | Al
using it constantly in my practice.
Guaranteed by all druggists
Sold by A 6. Luken s. Co. and W.
Ross
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THE ROMANCE OF A TRAMP.
From Poverty az Opuicoce-k indncss
Rewarded After Many Days.

Washington correspondence Hartford Times.
During the centennial year, among the
thousands of persons who went through
the centennial building, one day in July,
was q tramp named George - As he
was passing down the steps, after an in
spection of the building, he stumbled
and fell, breaking his arm. A Capitol
policeman picked him up. and after pre-
pairing cot sent for surgeon, who set
the arm. This over. the tramp asked
the privilege of sitting around in the
Capitol Park until he got strong enough
to go about again, saying he had no
money, and knew that hsbitusl loun-
gers were liable to arrest on q charge of
vagrancy. The desired privilege was
granted; and, in addition, an ar
rangement was made by which he WAS
given q comfortable sleeping place in the
building The officer also managed to
bring enough food from his boarding
house to supply him In about two
weeks the trsmp gave notice that he
would start West. He wss exceedingly
thankful for the kindness shown him by
the officer, and said if he ever got half
q chance he would endeavor to repsy it
The tramp met Centennial tourist from
Salt Lake City, who happened TO know
his father. After talking, the tourist OF
fered to take him West, if he wanted Il
go. The offer was sccepted, and thu
Capitol policeman Arthur Thomas, wen
TO the depot with them and babe then
good by.
Now let four years pass, and the res
of the story comes in Arthur Thomas
who was Capitol policeman in 1876,
now, and has been for more than year
Secretary of Utah Territory, having beel
appointed by President Hayes on tn
Recommendation of number of leadin:
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1881-04-25
He Suffera for 35 Years.

Guilford, It., May 18th, 1853.
For thirty-five Eears l have been the
victim of that terrible disease, Dyspep-
STA; have consulted eminent physicians,
and tried almost etry remedy. Ny fam
lily Physician final. told me / could not
be cured. THE FIET DOSE OF GOES
DYSPEPSIA CURlhelped me, and to-
day | consider MELT cured, and am
ready to affirm that is the most yalua-
BILE medicine ever pced before the pub
lie. III. RICHARDSON.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1881-04-25
Mothers! Moshers!: uo.m.r.!,.

Are you disturbed at night and broken Of your
rest by sick child suffering and CRYING with the
excruciating pain Of cutting teeth? II SO. go Of
once. and get q bottle of MRS. WINsLoW's
SOOTHING SYRUP. It will relieve the poor lit
tie sufferer imInediately-depend upon it there
ia no mistake about it. There is not a mother OIL
earth who has ever used It, who viii not tell you
at once that 1t will regulate the bowels, and give
rest to the mother. and relief and health to the
child, operating like magic. It is perfectly safe
TO in all cases, and pleasant to the taste and
is the prescription OF one of the Oldest and best
female physicians and NJ rses in the United
States. Sold everywhere. IS cents a bottle.
mar9-,imon- wed sat6wtf
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1881-04-25

Alexander III has promoted to a Cap
taincy the young Lieutenant who wrap
ped his own mantle around the wound
ed Car just after the explosion. It was
in this mantle that the murdered man
was taken to the winter palace "Ihsve
bought you new cloak, said the young
Car to the soldier. II shall keep the
other" He has also given the youth s.
present of ], 200 rubles,
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1881-04-25

as it possible that Mr. Godfrey is up
and at work, and cured by so simple u
remedyf"
Il assure you it is true that he is en-
slrely cured, and with nothing but Hop
Bitters, and only ten days ago his doc
tor gave him up and said he must die!"
"Well- s-dayi That is remarkablel i
will go this day and get some for my
poor George know hops are good. =
Salem Rst
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1881-04-25

1t is impossible for woman after
faithful course of treatment with LYDIA
Z. PINKHAM's VEGETABLE COMPOUND 10
continue to suffer with a weakness of the
uterus Enclose stamp to Mrs. Lydia
=. Plnkham, 1913 Western Avenue, Lynn,
Mass, for pamphlets. apr25d6t
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1881-04-25

Mrs. wilkins, OF Elms, writes: In
answer to your letter of inquiry, l am
glad TO say, my child is well again. {"
Your Spring Blossom did wonders for
him, his kidney complaint is cured, the
constant bed wetting has ceased, and he
PLAYS around again as usual, his appetite
is good, and pain entirely removed. l
shall strongly recommend it.
Prices 81; SOC; and trial bottles, 1oc
Sold by A. g. Luken & Co.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1881-04-25
wuck,cr,. Arn,cn saive.

The best salve IN the world tor cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, letter,
chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all
kinds of skin eruptions. This salve is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction IN
every case or money refunded. Price %
cents per box. For sale 10y A G. Luken
q Co., wholesale and retail. janSd&wSn
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1881-04-25

A Timely warning.

If your breath is SO bad that you can't be
endured,
Take Spring Blossom at once, and then
you'll be cured;
And you need not put it off day after day,
For dollar bottle is all you need pay
Prices, 81; Soc, and trial bottles DC.
Sold by A. G.. Luken s. Co.
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Paducah, e. NAV 10th 1887

During continent. of eleven months
in Libby Prison, Iyas attacked with
DYSPEPSIA in its sorst form. For
two years l have suTed with it.
tried doctors great my times without
relief. This Spring came so debili-
tated as to be unable toalk one square
After taking two doses GOES DYS
PERSIA CURE l ate everything on
the table, felt no distresfterward. and
have an excellent appti S
FIT. GILLILAND,L La Lieut.. Us A
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1881-04-25

When the new roof was being placed
on the old home of President Lincoln, at
Springfield, q young lad purchased the
old shingles at five cents a wheelbarrow
load. The boy then bought a scroll saw
and has since that time been employing
his time in making ornaments from those
old shingles. He is now selling them at
from fifty cents to one dollar piece.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1881-04-25

If your child is puny, fretful or peevish,
before you call physician try bottle
of DENIG's Worm SYRUP. 1t is an ex-
cellent remedy aiding digestion, strength
snina tie -s.eteAee 5-'rs grcts 25 cents
bottle. apr1sdSw2w
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1881-04-25

Extract of Hops, Chamomile Flowers,
Solomon's Seal, Columbo, Buchu, Dan
delion, etc, are some of the ingredients
of which the Great German Hop Btters
are composed. Sold by A. g. Luken Il
Co., Wholesale and retail
april13 dAw2w
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THE MEXICAN CLIMATE.
Beautiful but Treacherous and Often
Dangerous.
Cor. ST. Louis Globe-Democrat.

No description OF the city is complete
without mention of its famous climate,
and at the risk of treating of we'll
worn topic, will venture on it. After
a weeks experience of il find it q beau
tiful but treacherous climate. Il il said
to be the same all the year around, q
somewhat higher temperature in summer
than in winter, and with rainy season
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1881-04-25
NewHaven. Conn, Nov. s79

NewHaven, Conn, Nov. e79.
Nv children were all seriousuble
with Whooping Cough vreated
them with regularly p'escri medi-
cines, with Homeopathic Spec &c,
with but little or no reliefunti gave
them Goes Cough Balsam WINNIE
diately assisted nature TO estom to
good health. truly believe best
medicine In the world br ping
Cough j. a.
A Ag't Charter Oak Life %.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1881-04-25

Inside and out. A dole advantage
is derivable from DR.. 1mas' Electric
Oil, because it can be takinwardly and
outwardly. 1t containso ingredient
not eminently safe and pulo it e1erts an
influence of great potenc Use it for
pulmonary disorders, rheatism, neu-
rslgia, sores, bruises, scale burns, etc,
Sold by A. G. Luken &
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1881-04-25

The red, white and blue floats for all
and Dr. Marshalrs Lung Syrup is made
for all 1t cures coughs, colds and IN
huenza Ask your druggist for it.
aP22 d6t&w
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1881-04-25

The following tribute tosell known
and meritorious preparstioill be read
with pleasure by all whe troubled
from pulmonary complaintaemselves,
or have friends so afflicted.
I hereby certify that my ten years
of age, was taken sick withhold fe-
vel. followed by congestion be lungs.
DR.. Dyer, an eminent phyn of this
place, stated that he thou the boy
would run down with on CON
SUMPTION. A Mr.. Psttertold me
that GOES COUGH BALSAsas cur
ing similar cases, and adj me to
purchase it. When | carried ONE, my
wife laughed at me; butt knhat MR.
PATTERSON MEANT TSTATHE
SAID, and l determined 20 tt Two
bottles effectually cured hbo that
now he is as tough and healas any
body. LYMAN DIAN.
Huntington, Conn, Aug. 2S6.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1881-04-25

Go to A. G. Luken s. Co. for M,
FreenaoH's Neso National Dyes Fo,
brightness and durability of color art
unequaled Color from 2 to pounds
Price Is cents dAwtf
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1881-04-25

Samuel A. Hewitt, Monterey, Mich,
writes that DR.. Thomas Electric Oil
cannot be beat by any medicine for
coughs and colds. snd for rheumatism
it works like charm It has been thor
oughly tried in this place and is in grea,
demand
Sold bv A. g. Luken & Co.