Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-06-26

Of The Growing Crops Of the Noun
tain State.
Hew the Grain Fields are Ripsning---Reli-
able information Touching the
Fruit and Staple Veg
etables.

R. g. Dunn L Co.'S reports from
the vssious States show West
Virginia to be nearly in the lead in the
matter of promising harvests. In com
menting on the productive capacity of the
"Child of Violence" the Dispatch says: The
mountains are always free, and West Vir-
GINA, which began stormy independent
existence when freed frem her mothers
apron strings less than century ago, gives
a more cheerful report than either Of her
contiguous sisters. Perhaps it is because
she has not been pampered so much as
they and can appreciate fair fight and an
honest count, but certain it is that the re-
ports from that section are more CHEEKY and
healthful than from any other, the only ex-
ceptions being from the manufacturing CEN
tiers. But even.in West Virginia the gene
raj tenor of the reports is that trade is slow,
though the earth laughs with harvest"
| CHARLESTON.
In this county (Kanawha) and in this
section of West Virginia, we report that
there is very secure feeling among the
| farmers. There will be fine wheat crop,
one of the best for many years, one of the
largest in acreage for some years, and the
prospects for large yield to the acre are
very fine. The corn crop is not sufficiently
advanced to tell exactly how it will be, but
if the season continues as now there will
be fine yield. There are large num-
Der of acres in corn. The smaller grains
and tobacco look we'll and promise good
| yield. On the whole, we think there is a
fine outlook for the crops All predict fine
crops, and there is more attention given to
farming than ever before We are not en-
couraged by the business outlook. Coal is
very low and all of the coal operators
here are hard up for money and
| are behind in their pay
ments; they are only running to keep their
hands together and pay expenses. The
failure of the State Bank has injured large
number of small tradesmen, which will indi-
rectly affect the large houses. There is a
stagnation here in all classes of trade, and
money is closer here than ever before The
banks are lending large amounts at 10 per
cent, secured by real estate. There is a
universal feeling that too many goods were
purchased in the spring, and with declining
prices and no money the majority of trades
men are very close for cash. We do moi
think there is very encouraging outlook
| Just in the immediate future, but the coun
try, on the whole, is steadily growing and
developing, and in the future will be pros
! porous, but at this time times are very close,
and business is stagnated. We do not ad-
wise wholesalers to sell on credit, except on
age margins.
| BRAXToN c. H.
The condition of the crops at present is
very good in this county. The wheat crop
in all sections of the county is said to be ex-
cellent. 1t is about ready to harvest and II
is thought it will be largely above an
average crop in quantity. Oats are also
good, but the grass crop will only be
medium The corn crop, however, thus far
looks very promising and the acreage is
above the average. If drought does not
set in so as to injure it the corn crop will be
abundant this year in this county. The
business outlook is not good. Money is
said to be scarce and it is thought it will
! continue so for some time Stock seems to
be down and poor demand tor it. Lum-
| Der is also in poor demand, and these oelng
the principal sources of revenue for this
county, it makes the business outlook a
| little gloomy. 1t is said that there will be
but few sheep to sell, which it is thought
will probably command fair price and
will help our trade some. As there is no
railroad through this county, or other easy
means of transportation, the surplus crop
will not benefit us as it would were we
better supplied with means Of transporta-
ton.
RITCHIE c. II.
Wheat is well filled; no appearance Of
rust and considered too late to injure if
should in some places. Some wheat is in
jured by fly, but eryield this year than
last is anticipated Oats have all appear
ance of being good Corn is doing finely.
Grass is going to be short, except on low
ground; not much more than halt crop.
Apples in abundance. Peaches none.
Other fruits good generally, in fact, every
thing but oil indicates plentiful year The
business outlook favorable; no failures; a
steady demand by the consuming class;
money supply good; no wild speculations,
Everything considered the county is in as
good condition as can be wished. Stock
brings good prices, and lumber is in fair
demand. All concerns doing Legitimate
business doing a small one, but leaving q
profit.
! wELLsBURG.
Wheat will not average 10 bushels to thu
acre. Oats premise well Hay prospect:
are good Corn is backward, but we'll SCI
Fruit will be medium yield. Tha bus.
ness outlook is very fattering in Brooke
county.
Farmers say their crops are A No l, anC
all are very nearly in high glee over thu
prospect, especially for wheat, which II
splendid in Ranawha county. The business
outlook is very dull at present. Anticipate
good run this fall.
WAYNE q. II.
The outlook for crops in this county is
very good, wheat will be better than fol
many wears. Other small grain is good
Corn is backward, but farmers think they
will get the usual yield per acre. Pota
toes, sweet and Irish, are very fine Nc
peaches, nor very many apples. The farm
ing class are generally satisfied with the
present indications for good crops. Bust
ness of all kinds, from appearances will b.
good. No complaints from any quarter ex
eept the timber business, which has beer
and still is dull, with no very fattering out
look for the future.
JACKSON c. II.
Wheat is an average crop; small average
of oats but the outlook well; large crop o
corn, which was a little irregular
about coming up, bnt is growing nicely
potatoes promising; good crop of apples
and few peaches. Business in Jackson
county will doubtless be dull until after tn,