West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-11-23
WESTVIRGINlA FREEMAN.
West Virginia News and Notes.

the sad news of the death of be-
loved deacon in his church, received
by Rev. 7. c. Johnson. of Charles
while attending the General Asso-
citation. Under the above caption
we find the following in reference
to the same death in the State.
"A death that appeals to the feel
ings of the community was that of
Mr.. Thomas Webb, foreman of Elk
Dock Yard. Mr.. Webb was man
of sterling integrity, industrious
and kind-hearted to fault. For
several months he has been failing
but continued at work. During
the two weeks proceeding his death
the proprietor of the dock, Mr.. job
Thayer, took him to and from the
yard, his services being so necessary
in carrying on the work. But last
Saturday the exhausted frame gave
way, and the energetic man was
stilled in death. Mr.. Webb was a
consistent and liberal supporter of
the Baptist Church. He leaves q
wife and eight children, almost un-
provided for, his generous heart
never letting him lay up for the
future.
Gov JACOBS uice JUDGE MELVIN.
Judge Thayer Melvin, of the
First Judicial District, after bat
Ting long against the demon of
drink that was dragging him down
from his high estate, has resigned
and ex-Gov. John J. Jacobs has
been appointed to fill the vacancy.
The Press and Bar are very profuse
in praises of Judge Melvin, as a jur-
list, judicial officer and a gentleman,
and no doubt justly so, but there
would be much more propriety in
weeping over the cause of his COM
ing down, than in urging him to
reconsider his action In resigning,
as was the case. No judge ever
had sufficient ability or qualifica-
tions for the bench, who INDUCED
in alcoholic drinks to intoxication.
A CENTENARIAN.-Randall Mer-
rick, colored died near Charles
town, short time ago, aged 105
years. He was present at Mt Yer
non and assisted in the removal of
the remains of Washington from
the old to the new vault, over fifty
years ago, and was then compare
lively an old man, with grandchil-
dren growing up around him.
Spirit Of Jefferson.
KILLED BY A HoRsE.-David
Summers, Of Harrison county, while
leading a horse into his stable, was
kicked and knocked down by a
horse that was standing in the sta
BILE. The one he was leading Jump
ed on him, breaking his jaw and
several of his ribs, and injuring
him internally, causing his death
two days after
GRAVE RoBBED.-The sun never
shone upon the grave of Henry Jen-
kins containing the body of that
executed criminal after the evening
of the hanging. Hardly had the
clods settled on the coffin before
they were removed and the body
exhumed. The parties are suspec-
ted and should not the authorities
bring them to account Cor these
midnight depredations Estate.
BAD DoINGs ON THE KANAwHA.-
Great excitement has been prevail
ing at Cannelton, caused by min
ers' strike. Governor Jackson was
called on for assistance, and prompt
ly ordered the military to afford
protection to the works. The trou
Bile has been quieted without blood
shed.
The Coalburg Coal Property was
sold under decree Of Court last
Saturday, for 100000, and was
bought by parties who have large
mortgages on it. This is the mine
operated by the Robinson Coal Co.
It is said that this company will
open up other mines at once
Charleston Leader.
HOUSE BURNED.-Noah Life's res
idence, in Doddridge county, was
burned last week.