The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1881-10-29

lect taxes for 1881. The books will
be completed this week
IF had any skin or blood disease
like letter, itch, scald head, pimples,
sore eyes, ETC., / would take Lind
sey's Blood Searcher," sure.
The profit of the boarding house
keeper is scarcely discernible at this
time even at the advanced rates and
some of them talk of going out Of the
business.
We learn that at barn raising on
the farm of Mr.. d. j. Eddy, in Clay
district, a few days ago, an accident
occurred by which one of the work
men was quite severely injured and
some Others slightly.
On Tuesday a great many of our
friends and subscribers were in our
Office socially and ON business. We
can't designate them singly, but will
say we are always glad to meet them
and hope they will all call again.
IT is reported that billiard room
will be opened here in few days, in
the basement of the Commercial Ho-
tel in the room lately occupied by
Jas. Winger The proprietor will be
Chas. Newcomer, fConnellsville, Pa.
The Connellsville Courier speaks
very highly of a literary entertain
ment lately given in that place by A.
F. Downs. Mr.. Downs was at one
time student here and is known to
number of our people, who will be
glad to hear of his success.
STRAwsTAcK BURNED.-On Tues
day night a large stra xstack on Jas.
F. Snider's land near the Ices Ferry
turnpike, short distance from town,
was destroyed by fire. We are not
advised of the cause of the fire, but
suppose it to be the work of an in
cendiary.
Court adjourned on Friday last
after session of ten days. Many
favorable encomiums were passed
upon Judge Brannon's action in con-
Quoting the court. He is gentle
though firm, and pronounced an able
jurist. During his stay here he
made many personal friends.
Mrs. E. Howard, of Greet, Nebras-
ka, and Mrs. Harriet Watson, Vinton,
Iowa, have been visiting friends in
this county for some time past. The
former lady, in company with Mrs.
S. M. Mcclure and some of their
friends, favored the New DOMINION
with a call this morning. We al
ways feel specially honored when the
ladies call.
The jackson Herald truthfully
says: Any citizen living in this land
of plenty, and yet not able financially
to take one paper for the great
good of his family, is of no practical
use to his country or his family, and
the sooner he is called to Abraham's
bosom the better for the interest of
all parties. Take a paper! Read it.
Be citizen in reality.
A STEUBENvILLE exchange says:
"Hon. John r. Donehoo, Of New
Cumberland, over the river, had his
pocket picked of $3.50 gold watch
at the Wheeling Fair" We regret
to hear of the Senator's misfortune.
Had he remained in the newspaper
business, there would have been no
danger of any such mishap. He is
now a lawyer which accounts for
him having $3.50 watch.
SUPERINTENDENT BUTCHER has Sc
cured reduced rates over the B. & 0.
railroad for the Convention Of County
Superintendent to be held in Wheel
ing on the 23rd, oath, 25th and 26th
Of November. Persons who desire to
attend should apply to Mr.. Butcher
for an order on the local agent for
ticket at the reduced rates Two
cents per mile each way will be charg-
ed, making the fare from Fairmont
about $3.50.
MARRIED.-Dr Holyfield and Miss
Zonie Farnsworth were married last
Thursday morning, and left for
tour of Washington, Baltimore and
other places of interest. They have
our hearty congratulations and best
wishes for their future happiness
We received supply of choice cake
-Buckhannon Delta.
The doctor and his bride have our
best wishes. We learn they will
visit this place soon.
MARRIED.-Mr. Columbus J. Long.
son of VIM. B. Long, Of the West
Side, was married at the residence of
the brides parents in Washington
county, Pa, on the 18th, to Miss Sell
ema Johnson. Mr.. Long and his
bride arrived here the following day
and were given reception by the
parents of the groom A good time
was had by all present. The young
couple start out with lots of good
wishes from their friends.
Our young friend C. G. Wade is
already classed among the most en-
terprising and successful farmers of
the county. He has lately imported
a pair of Yorkshire hogs that are pro-
nounced beauties by competent stock