Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-02-08
PETERSBURG
A Brisht Letter From . Staid Old 1O~n In
An AFeadtan valley.


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PsTERssgRG, W.. Va, February H.-Fos
hree-quarters OF . century this town xas
known as Lorney's Greek, the postofic e
here having derived the name from the
pretty little stream which drains the fer
tile valley through which It's winds its course
for several miles Up to the divide, from the
base of which on either side the water flows
n opposite directions. On the south side
thy waters Of the creek just noted find IN
outlet ito the south branch Of the Potomac
nea- here, and from the north side Of
the divide Psterson's creek has it,
origin, and for alnosts days travel BY the
old-tasAioned stage coach, the stream winds
its way down one Of the most beautiful val
in West Virginia, to q point when its spark
ling waters are mingled with the dashing
waters Of the historic Potomac and
thence TO- the ocean. When the name Of
the postoace here was changed to Peters
burg, the staid old town assumed the new
name and rs now known BY that name far
and wide.
Repnblieas.
While this county is thoroughly RepubG-
can IN politics Petersburg is the home Of
some Of the ~staunchest Democrats in the
State. Your correspondent during q
pleasant CALI at the office Of that
sterling and pfomising young Democrat
4. B. Pugh, Esq, had the pleasure OF
meeting several good Democrats, among
whom we remember Mr.. Armentrout and
DR.. K~uykendall. Mr.. Arnentrout is one Of
Petersburg's solid business men. and the
good doctor, as bis title indicates, looks
after the health Of both Republicans and
Democrats. The doctor is somewhat inter
ested in the race for the District Attorney
ship, and while he ia q warm friend and
dent admirer Of Hon. ID. II. Leonard, his FIRST
choice is Hon. Jos, Sprigg, OF Moorefsld.
Prohibition.
On the Prohibition question several well
posted gentlemen gave it as their opinion
that this county would vote for Prohibition
if the question is submitted, although there
are many influential Republicans in Grant
county who will oppose such an amendment
il it should come before the people. At
present there is not q single licensed saloon
excepting drug stores) in the county, yet
the boys in Petersburg get all the ardent
they wish. A reliable jug line with per
feet connections at all seasons Of the year
furnishes all the fire water needed.
Their Eyes Open.
The citizens Of Grant county are watch.
ing the course Of our Legislature with
much interest, especially on the matter of
taxation, and are in favor of all species OF
property bearing its Jest proportion OF the
taxes. They heartily approve Of Auditor
Miller's proposition in regard to the DISPOSE.
ton Of the irreducible school fund
ApIopOs OF the school question, the people
of Grant are making n grand mistake in re-
gard TO their public schools. There seems
TO be q disposition 10 limit the school term
TO four months, and there are many who
oppose a levy for more than three months
school during the year. A brief call At the
Gazette Office found the latch string out and
the genial editor Long within, and as usual
hard at work. Mr.. Long is one Of the
Youngest and most energetic members OF
The West Virginia press. His paper, al.
though Democratic in politics, is patronized
by q large number Of Republicans who know
how to appreciate a live county paper like
the Gazette.
Capt John W. Day, one Of the stauneh-
est Republicans in Grant county, Is one
of the bappiest Blame men in the State,a and
his 10Y knows no bounds. tltis.a boy, and
his name is Wiliiam) Mr.. Day Is on old
subscriber Of the REGIsrER and = careful
reader Of its we'll filed columns.