Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-04-13
PARKERsBURG NOTES.
Srecial 10 Ihe ReQiSter.

GARkERSBURG, dprlI IE.-lneEe 10 uO"
confined in the Kanawha county Jail man
named AL Painter, who is charged with
robbing the U. s. Mail, and whose arrest a
short time ago in Putnam county was made
at the instance Of his securities. Painter
was the postmaster at some cr:ss roads, and
it is alleged that he robbed the mail on
several occasions, and the efforts of Uncle
Sans watchful detectives were for long
time bafiled, but Painter was at last caught
but gave bond and was released. His
bondsmen were apprised of his intention to
flee the country and they gave him up
to the United States authorities. Painter
gave the officer some trouble and it
became necessary to handcuf the pris-
orer, who became very violent Much
sympathy is enlisted there in behalf Of his
deserving wife and children. Painters ar
rest on this grave charge brings to mind the
old Bumgarner robbery OF a few years ago,
in which Painters cousins. it is alleged, were
the actors. A poor and hard working old
man named John Bumgarner, who had in
his old age saved about 5000 OF his hard
earned cash, which he kept secreted in a
trunk in bis humble cottage home. The
Painter boys stole the trunk from the house
and carried it to the mountain ABOVE Bum
gamers house and broke it open. They
| then made bonfire OF the trunk, by the
light of which they divided the spoils and
| and Immediately left for the West. They
we're arrested and brought back for trial,
but the money was not secured, aud although
the evidence (circumstantiaD was very
strong, the parties were. The sad sequel
to the stery is the record Of
poor old Bumgarner death in the insane
asylum, lie having lost his reason through
grief over the loss OF his lite's hard earn
ipgs, and which he had laid by for the needs
Of old age.
Trade of all description is exceedingly
| dull here bat We are all hoping for better
times in the near future. Our wholesale
houses are not irving to extend trade much,
and are complaining OF slow collections,
| The question "of when will our water works
be completed is frequently heard now, but
its q question not easily answered at this
time. In all probability the Ohio River
Railroad will be completed aud trains run
ming from Wheeling to Charleston ere the
| Oil City Of West Virginia can boast OF her
water works. The mouth Of the Little
kanawha presents busy scene now. Dur.
iug the present rise in the river
a large number Of RATS aud
thousands Of RAILROAD ties have
found their way here, and the local tow
boats are busy making up their tows aud
getting under way for Pittsburg and other
points. The Glenville broke a wrist o.
Tuesday, but was promptly repaired and left
with tow of empties Friday afternoon for
Reedy and Burning Springs. Our local
packets are all doing fair freight business
but report passenger traffic very light. The
promptest boat in the trade is the Harry D.
Knox, the popular packet plying between
Iiayenswood and Parkersburg. With such
a commander as Captain Hal Knowles on
deck, and John Brookhart in charge of the
office, this swift little steamer could not be
otherwise than popular.
Senator Camden is expected home in q
few days, also Mrs. c. and daughter, Miss
Annie.
Ex-Governor J. 3. Jackson is with US
again and has resumed the practice Of law.
The Governor received hearty welcome
home.
Colonel Charley Despard, who
has been selected as member of Gov. vii
sons staff, bears the honor with becoming
dignity.
Frank E. Waterman, Esq, Senator Cam.
den's private secretary, is greeting Parkers
burg friends.
The new manufacturing firm Of Kramer
{ Heihle in the Swami House block are
now in iull operation and everything works
like charm.
Major Tom Deen, o. Rcane county, was
here on Friday looking after his lumber in
terest.
Capt Jack Harrison, a well known aud
populor steamboatmsn, will remove from
Belpre to his farm near Newport, o.
Major s. F. Shaw has gone East on bust
ness, but is expected home Monday.
Capt Mahow, Of Mason City, in charge
Of the Bell Telephone Company interest,
is guest at Hills Central.