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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-09-02
NOTICE
10
USERS Of TIN PLATE.

We don't use small tin and
want everybody to know it
The reason why we don't is
that if you have small tin put
on yourroof the more seams you
will have and the more leaks
will be in your roof. Call on
us and we will prove to you
that large tin is the best to put
on your roof 1t will pay you
to look around. You will not
only save time but money by
calling on
EARNSHAW * DOOLEY
Apr. Is, 'S5.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-09-02

Jim Mason continues to furnish the re-
publican papers Of the State with consider
able reading matter, all Of which he intends
to insure to the benefit Of the New York
Syndicate through the aid Of the Rebuplican
party. Fortunately for the taxpayers Of
the State, they fully understand Mr. Mason's
scheme, and they will see that men are sent
to the Legislature that cannot be bought or
forced to saddle upon this State heavy and
unjust debt Wezton Democrat
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-09-02

An Ohio farmer, the other day, met in a
lonely country locality young woman at
tired in a night gown. Naturally, he asked
her who she was, when she replied NO
body, | died this morning" The farmer
waited to hear no more but made tracks for
the nearest settlement at a pace riyaling
the speed Of Bonner's fastest trotter.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-09-02

In the editorial columns of the last num-
Der Of the West Virginia DemOcra We find
this statement, Respecting free passes TO
editors we have to say--they are only given
upon an understanding that the paper will
exclude from its columns such matter as
the railroad managers wish to conceal from
the people" Ofthe understanding between
the railroad managers and those editors who
may receive free passes" we know nothinS.
but if the editor OF the Democrat makes ref
erence to those editors who pay for tbeirtick-
9ts by advertising we have simply TO say
that the above is as unmitig0ted lie a. he
could write.-Romney Reeieio.
That's Poland for an Oliver, sure.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-09-02

Assistant p. VI. Armstrong Of Danyille,
Virginia, hung himself a few days ago.
Nothing wrong in his accounts, and he was
highly esteemed by the community. He
was gallant Confederate Captain. He lett
wife and children, and letter saying be
was "tired OF life" There is rest for the
weary"-but he didn't take the best way to
find it.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-09-02
JNo. NJ. DANIEL, sec'y

Our LINE Men and Women for September
is out with its usual complement Of good
things so carefully edited as it regards big
words that the little folks can read it their
Gown selves" The little serial, "Me and
my Dolls" goes on its winning way, this
month telling us about the "Store Dollie"
who could by no means take the place Of
the lost Lullaby" Mrs. Deane gives n
charming talk about SOLITARY Bees" and
their house-building In "The Adventures
Of Columbus" we 60 back to Spain with
him and learn all about his wonderful vel.
come there. There is the usual number Of
short stories and poems in this number
which is az usual profusely illustrated.
(Sl.OO year, d. Lothrop & Co., Boston,
Publishers. Mrs. Frances A. Humphrey,
Editor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-09-02
DRAXTON D. GIBSON,
4TTORNEY At Law,

Charlesto,ca, Jefferson County, Vest Virginia
Win attend TO cases in the several Courts Of
West Virginia Virginia and Maryland.
Ec.Oticc i'm Gibson Law Building, in Court
House yard.
July n. 1851.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-09-02

Ex-Secretary McCuIloch OF the Treasury
gives warning Of financial dangers ahead.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-09-02
MILLINERY & FANCY GOODS.

MRS. THOMAS has received, and is rcceiv-
vi ing, her SPRING and SUMNER STOCK
and invites the attention of the Ladies. To
beautiful Millinery, Ladies Underwear, EN-
broidery, Notions &c, she has added a superb
stock of HOSIERY and GLOVES.
THE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT
is compete-containing the newest things inits
line Trimming executed promptly and ac-
cording to the latest fashion reports STAMP
ING, PINKING and CREPE CLEANING-the
latter a specialty-done at short notice. The
ladies are invited to call AM examine.
April s, 1885
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-09-02
July -, Iooo-ly.
COLD In HEAD

MOODY & sANKY Hymns, ., ,, and 4.
- CHOOL SUPPLIES.-I have just received
- a stock of School Supphes-Lead Pencils,
Slate Pencils Pens and Pen Holders Compo-
sition Books.
DICTURE Frames-perfectly lovely; Cores
L pondence Cards" Daisies Playing cards
from 20 cts. to 70 cts; Mourning Paper and En-
velopes.
VACUUM Oil, for Harness CarbOlic Acid
% cts. per bottle; Insect Powders. 50 cts.
b.-the very best Hog Powders. 80 cts: b.
Sold bv GEO. T. LIGHT,
Oct 16. 1ss4 Druggist.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-09-02
- W WASHINGTON
II GREEN


Cu'e,'9ra, J.G,rs0n C9nntJ W. Ia.
u.. .-..ti.. I'M tfe Courts of Jefferson and the
....rus Counties and in the supreme Court
t Aupel.,of West Virginia. Prompt atten-
..a tl tle collection ot claims.
.... iu tle Law BUILDING in rear 'l 'Ne
House Odd George street
August lI ~-'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-09-02
JAS. W BUTT,
CharIeStoWn, w. Va,
DEALER IN
Cooking and Heating Stoves
AND MANUFACTURER OF
ALL KINDS OF TIN AND SHEET
IRON WARE.
July s, 1856

HNHE undersigned has recently enlarged and
i very much improved his salesroom, and
added largely to his stock, both in variety and
quantity of goods in his line. His supply of
COOK STOVES AND RANGES will compete
with any, embraces the celebrated " Excelsior
and Farmer Girl, which never fail 10 give
entire satisfaction, besides large number Of
Others With each Stove there are given Fifty
Pieces exclusive of plates all of them very
useful housekeepers. Important additions
to many of these Stoves, as furnished by me,
are Side, Automatic-Oven and Pipe Shelves,
Water Backs and Warming Closets. Coal Oil
Stoves always in stock, and the best Wood and
Coal Heaters on hand in season. Every Stove
guaranteed. NY supply of Fine Goods in my
line is one of the best ever offered in.Charles-
town, and includes handsomely ornamented
Water Coolers and Chamber Sets, Beautiful
Drip Cofiee-P Pots, Soup, Ice and Cream Ladies',
&C. with all the usual variety ofIia and Sheet
Iron Wares of all kinds. Prices always mod
crate Price of Stoves from so up.
Roofing and Spouting and other Tin Work,
DrOmptlV executed
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-09-02
V'OOL W:f.NTED.

HIGHEST PRICE PAID n CASH.
THE undersigned will pay top market price
i in Cash for Wool delivered at the Jefferson
Woolen Mill Old Porter Factory or IN Charles
town at Adams Express Office.
JNO. J. JOBE.
May 6, 1s56.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-09-02
.iTrORNET ITLIH.

Ctgdehlea, Jc5as9l Comfy West Ingia'a,
WiI undertake cases Jointly in the Courts %.
b0th of said Counties
MAY ~, lo72.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-09-02
ATTRACTIONS.

Ifyou want an extra Ham, -
Call on W. ). MERCHANT.
Ifvou want q good Slice Ham,
Go % w :. MERCHANT
Ifyou want good Dried Beet, ..
Go 20 w. ). MERCHANT.
Ifyou want Alpha Roasted Coffee,
Go TO W. :. MERCHANT.
III YOU want good tea and sugar cheap,
Go to W. :. MERCHANT
Ifyou want fine Lard,
Go % W. :. MERCHANT.
III YOU want the best of Fresh Meats anC
Fresh and Salt Fish, .......,...
Go 20 W. ;. MERCHANT.
9iay IA. lSs5.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-09-02

ELAINE. The best and safest Oil. For sale
Ebv GEO. W. T. KEARSLEY
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-09-02
GEORGE TRAVIS,
Farmers.

LIVERY farmer should have can of our
IL Brown or Red Paint. tits put up in and
one gallon cans, already to put on. The very
thing for painting gates, pumps, roofs, and all
sorts of agricultural implements.
AISQUlTH & co.
Apr 16. So
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-09-02
To the Public.

I HAVE in stock some superior brands Of
i Whiskeys, among them a Sour Mash Ken
tucky Whiskey highly recommended as una
dulterated and pure.
Nov. %. JOHN S. EASTERDAY & co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-09-02

INSECTS AND VERAlIN.-Persian Insect
i Powder, Whale Oil and Carbolic Soap, Ok.
Silver, Mercurial Ointment. and Bed Bug Poi
son. AISQUITH q co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-09-02
Stamping.

MISS MARY COCKRILL is prepared to do
VI STAMPING also Dress making and fam
lily Sewing. At residence of her father, Capt.
d. II. COckrill.
January :, So.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-09-02
For Sale.

4 SECONDHAND Grover & Baker Sewing
~ Machine for sale. For information apply at
Feb. II, So FREE PRESS OFFICE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-09-02
Roofing and SpoutinS q
Speciality.

/ always use smaller tin in Roofing. Why
do use it? 1t takes double the work, double
the solder and more tin to the square than lar
ger sheets
Call and see at my place of business.
F1- always use Galvanized Iron Straps IN
hanging Spouting. -
April % 1885.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-09-02
For Sale.

OBILLIARD Tables and one Pool Table-all
- Collins make-for sale low. One of them
nearly new. Apply to
F.B. SOUDERS,
July 5, 1884. jefferson Building.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-01-31
BENWOOD.

The employees Of the Riverside s,esi
plant, at their Tceting. Yesterday after.
noon, app2lMti q committee to confer with
Mr. L. !iearne on Monday.
Zig. AleZ. Dorsey, the ceniai Depu
Sferlh OF this county, was up from the
county seat yesterday.
Frank MCJIlton, Eco returned yester-
day from Washington, b. c.
Mr.. Emil Schmidt returned Yesterday
from vislt to friends in G!enwood.
The Methodist Sabbath school teaches
will hold then weekly meeting Wednesday
evening al the residence of Mr.. c. Estep.
Mr.. Henry Fisher will open bjs new
store on Monday. AL bis friends Wish
him abundan: success.
Mrs. Mahorter and Miss Clara Msiore.
Of Fork Ridge. were the guests Of friends
here last week
y select skating party Gas given by
coterie OF youthful gentlemen at L2ge er
Hall last Wednesday evening.
Mrs wiz Morrow and Miss Lizzie Nor
Wv were the guest Of friends down at the
county seat a few days !sst week
The Louis SheTley took large ship
ment Of Gai!s aboard from the BelIaiie
mill wharf yesterday.
The Ovens did not run yesterday owing
to the heavy TOW Of ice.
TIE Juveniles will hold skating carui
val at I.azier rink Monday evening
Mr.. MAJOR Johns, an employe at the
Wheeling Cos. steal plant net with al
accident ct the plant Thursday in which
he had he misfortune TO break one Of his
legs.
The Riverside steel planters held q
meeting this afternoon, out at this writing
it is too early 10 obtain particulars, but,
perhaps this will be on a par with the pre-
Woes meeting held by the employees of that
industry, in which nothing definite was
reached.
A number OF farmers finding the snow
suitable upon the hill roads yesterday,
were agreeeoly surprised when coming
down the run roads to find them decidedly
unsuitable fer that purpose.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-01-31
THE JuRY'S VERDICT.
Neglect or the Law and Instructions the
Cause Law Ceusured.

90. .. 500. H....a.a# y tA.fN
NEagrsG, W. "a, January 3O.-The
verdict Of the Corousr's jury was rendered
at six o'c'ock this evening, and IS thnt the
deaths were caused by explosion Of tire
damp in the Mountain Book shaft miass
o! the Newburg Orsel Coal Company al
Newburg, Y. Va, on January &lst, 1856,
which accumulated 57 reason OF q door, or
stop, bling open and changing the air cur
rent from is proper course, thereby depriy
iag large portion OF the mine Of sufficient
TeuIladoa; the jury also lind violation OF
the frs, paragraph of section six Of chap
Ter 20 acts of 1883, also Gud lha, the III
structions Of the Inspector Of Mines were
5eju. disrsgaried o. the time Of the sc.
cideut. In addition to The foregoing scr
diet We would say tlat We regve. to hud
that the ata;ute Of our State contains no
adequate law i1. .ae protection @. the lives
OF that portion Of our population
engaged Ia mining. Ihe r1pliitg with
WHICH our vast niueyal resources are being
developed, and the large aud constantly in
or sSiug number Q! persons engaged in
miuirg and the dangers TO which they are
subject in the pursuit 0! th-:r psri.ous
calling. would appear % be ample a-gU
meut ter the enactment Cf l-ws that w0yli
iuguve. Gs tar as possible. 'ha.c b=al.h AMI
safety. Oa the cOltrnry We tu5 upon our
statute books u law protecting to regu-
l.re the working 2g mines 54; containing
gsg nominal penalties for It's violation
.t ptoylaJl for the appo'l.uea, O. State
Inspector CT Miue5 while uLd-r is psOyis.
ions be can 60 blt little li.G advise and
entgra, those xho disregard tue act We
rsaa 70 reelection upon those gentlemen
Through whose Efforts the law was Cuagt"d
ty- lEay encountered dI.cg..es which pre-
vented them EakiIy il what /. should De,
and We conyrG.giats them tha, they were
8 least partially ,Icygss.ll Il is, how
ever, 10 be hoped that orr next Lpgt-.a
t.se will give us law governing the work
:rr and management OF MiCeI that will In
lss provisions be Commensurate with rs
importance ana tGGt other horrors s4ch
"a W. hG.e just witnesses W'A not oe re-
qpirei 10 awaken them 10 celse as th=ir
dg.jes Aai while We leel tha. the duties Of
rae Safe io5g-a.or Of Mines ars well de
fined and ia ttis ,sse hsve been tGi h.
fully discharged get ua'ses a'''.. p
pa. or aaragri'y be given him 5y law TO
b. enforced 5y Injunction or otherwise 70
proaplly restrain the owner or operator
cf q. rulne lr.9, = further prosecution Of
the work or ra;iuse u 05ey his o5jeTs or
whaa hi.sgEgss,i9uE are d.5rera-tei when
in bis iudswaat there is danger o! an acct
5zr.. the law ccas,iuz h,s o.Hca can be Of
Er.ls benefit 70 those engaged n the dan.
serous calling, and W. FEEL /, TO os our
tlty to thus publicly urge upon oug Law
r.-ssrs the necessity Of radical change
in C-- mining Laws.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-01-31
CLARKSBURG.
salts caiust the B. & O.-Aid for New
burg Court tes-Persouals.
S,seial 70 ne S,sday Rsgi.ier.

salts Against the Il. & O.-Aid Tor Sew
burg Court Notes Personals,
SgssiGl 10 he Saadgy R.gi.!er.
CLAnxsUvRG ". Va. January 20. -
There hes been perhaps one hundred and
af,g sui;a instituted by shippers against
tho B.l,imore and Ohio Railroad for dan
ages oSiny TO alleged discrimination Of
rates betSeen certain stations. The motion
Of the defendant 10 remove the causes to
,he Federal Court wss overruled; however
It. demurrer to respective plaintiffs decIsr'
ati-ry va sustained. remanding oil cases
back 10 rules, with the exception Of one
wherein the declaration was amended lu
coult
At this term &O5 indictments wSre
found: acknowledgements and five teloUies.
che nisdemeanors all we're disposed Of
tgvo!ably TO the State, eXcep. about htty
cases which depend on the testimony Of
John ". HaCgerty. aud were on motion oi
detcn lants continued until the next term
Of Court Nc iyncn, the prosecuting al
'o-rey. Insists upon the enforcement Of the
lav 10 the letter and upon his motion a
large number 0! cspjases pro .H"s were
Issued.
Peruays there never has in this county
been so much elective WORK accomplished
at one term Of II court.
Superintendent Kile published last weeH
he report regarding the school work IL
this county @hich is spoken Of favorabIy
and shows that he has Deea actively en-
gagged iu his office.
/ huoug the victims OF the Newberg ex
plosiou ere e forfney and Arthur Ogden
both Of Hanson county, and residing neal
Sb,nustan, w. "a. Thursday and Friday
evenings at the rink the proceeds from
skating was given to the Preston county
sufferers, amounuug to about $50. Mex
week q musical entertainment will bt
had at the City Hall, having for its o5jec
the ssLlo charitable purpose.
Among atlornsyg in the city this weet
were. Judge Morrow, Hon. ). I. Marar
Hon Jcna,han Benne', Hon John Brsnnor
and A q. Dayton. Prosecuting Attorney
of the County Of Barbour.
On last Sunday night, near Adamsville
tvo niles west Of this city, the store OF Mr.
Scbutte, O 4e,ltodo German, was robbed
of San in moaey. etc. Charles Fits wa
spnrehended on "Wednesday a.,d soal9a'
in the isil. 4 hearing was had Gu !haTS1a'
and the prisoner TeieSseo'
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-01-31
TO KNOCK our THE CIVIL SERVICE
wilson's BIN to Classify ths labor pud
EuuaiiIe Pay of u. :. Empl ,yc..
Sl,gtl, 10 he S..iry R.g.a-.

Ell uuuiife ray OF L. - Enlpl NNtss
Sysetai to he Seniry Register.
WAsuIyGroy, Janusry &0.-RePrs.en:a-
tive Wilson, Of West Virginia, has pc,-
pared aud will introduce on Monday next,
bill to classify the labor and eqnNlize the
pay Of employees ua5e, the Uailei States
gogeramsIt.
It provides that there shall BY appointed
by the President as sJoa 10 practicable a
commission to consist OF three experienced
and discreet persons now in government
service in the departments, whose duty It
shall be to arrange and classify the various
labors performed for the government By i's
employees in the several departments, bu-
Tesus aud commissions into Glasses and
grades, establishing therefor one uni7ersa!
compensation, according to the duties and
skill required in the respective classes or
grades, which compensation ehsll be paid
alike 20 all persons in such Glasses or
grades. The second section euacJJ that
When any empIoye IN one class % grade
shall be assigned to duty in another or
higher class or grade, the same wages shall
be paid as If such person had
been originally employed, 0; permanently
appointed to, such higher class or grade.
The third sect on reads: That appoint
men:s or assignments made under this oct
may be made By the several heads Of de.
partments, bureaus, or commissioners ~
they may deem best for the public service
without regard to the act known as the
civil service get or any rules established
by what is known as the Civil Service Com
! mission created Hereunder"
Section is the usual repeating clause.
The effect Of this bill if passed would be,
Of course, to practically
| NULLIgY THE PRESENT CIVIL SERVICE LAW.
1t opens the way for the appointment
of persons in the Government service as
! laborers and their promotion to higher
grade and pny, thus, crowdipg out, pa
one Of The friends Of The bill said. the
civil service clerks.
I 1t ia also thought that the bill will tend
to bring the labor element in sympathy
with the opponents O tls 5'vil service
/ law.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-01-31
on THE OHIO.
an Fpitou,- Of arws D1-ce-afra gs"-

an Fpitou- OF a-vs vl=cs-arra Js.-
5."- "a ard Eoa:"ou.
iu- ,oarEs st the handing hast evening
showed ; l,,l . irches aud FisiGg. The
stream vas il5I o: heavy ice al day. At
ElrsbarG there w. 8 G1out Ten teat OF water
bud rising R'yeymen there we're actively
engaged yrs er&ay m.SIng cv rytbiDg e.,
cure 10 mefi the high water which is ex
pectcd tod y or 70 morrow. Tas naEs re.
cei7id ircrH the LpaivGiera Yesterday
morning W. ~ the effect that the rivers
Ve:2 Fi7irg, Ro'ges were breaking, and
much damage was being done. 4 large
amount OF coal is .o,ded in tie pools aud
if the river is sllll hig4 wnen the ice runs
out the grca'ss part Of il " Il be sent be,
low. TAe misfortune which overlook the
Ark and Belle McGowsn will doubtless de,
ter the operators from sending cut coal
while the river is raEa.D1 fail OF ice
The tcll5v:ng d,2pa,ches show the state
Ci the river above
PARKERs. January 3)-Riyer still clo.el
Cool end clear.
GREEysBoR". January 80. 0.~-i&iver i3 fee
10 inches and falling C!0ady.
Oh CITY L2n.aFy so River foot s.lt
and 7;A,icnary Cloudy. Light snos.
BRo"SsvhLC, January 30-Rirss /:
feet aud falling. CIouiy. Taae.rnonste
"a.
LocE ~ !. january 30 River |.
fee: cad falling. Snowy. ThermoGste
t247.
RIcEs LANDING, Janasry 80 River |:
feet aDd stat;cHesy. Snowy. Tberuoms
Ter 2G
I MoEGAyTowH, January 2G.-kiyer l.
feet end rising slowly Cloudy Their
mometer "a.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-01-31
CLARlNGTON.
The Week in CIsrington Society General
News
Special TO tie Sunday Regiilsr.

News
Special 10 tie Sunday RegiIsr.
CLARINGToN, January 3O.-Andy Cole
man, OF Marietta, vas in Rn this wet +.
Mr., Frank Bell and bis Enothes lott this
morning ta visit relatives and friends in
Jacksonville, Penn.
Mr.. WI | Richardson, cur hccommcdA.
ting druggist, visited iu MatAm0ras Cv,r
Sunday last
Misses Ka'e Mcui,er and Anna Loefter,
o. Wheeling, visited friends here Tor sever,
al days the pact week
Mrs. and Mrs. l. F.Upman entertained
O number Of their trield7 I'G,5day evening
BY waY o, a progressive euchre party.
4 select skaing party, given in the hall
en- Monday evening, Was ore Ct the mosi
enjoyable ever given in the hall
The grand bali given ~ .Gs evening o!
the 22nd wac the nEest Gf .ir OF the kind
ever held in this place |! Was attended
by none but hons fDIks Mr.. Io.;e
Kramers orche9:ra fu,uish"4 .ae music
Nessrs Chne. !H,1len hni Steve Thom
con were ct rI;'sbu7g 'his week We IN
deT5.aud they have rer'td the ned LIKE
hotel and will i,.ys lr H. smoky ty
sooH.
Mr. Bursoa. Manager Of th7 "Bnij1
Theatrical Troupe j, in the place making
arrangements for the reorgahizing and IT
hearSsI OF the troupe.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-01-31
MARTINS FERRY.
town yeste

.i.raes N. Dillon had A j. Baggs were
in town Yesterday looking q! the new
Smith Gas Furnace.
Mrs. Benjamin Davis. CT he Orchard, ia
aeTiouSly ill.,
Mrs. A. G. Rainey has returned from q
briei visit in Flushing.
The telephone cllice is open ali night
now.
On Friday night Mr.. and Mrs. J. R
Gillespie gave au imprumptl party al
their residence on North Third street.
Those present were Mr.. end Mrs Charles
Thorpgate, Mortimer and Miss Flora vii.
liams, Paul and Miss hdda Morrison and
Miss Emile II. WarwooA The evening
was spent At euChre snd dancing,
The man who wakened Mr. John Nc
Cioakey the morning OF the fire has been
found. 1t was Doc Brindlsy, who WAS on
his way to work, and being late could not
stay to talk to the inmates OF the house or
held to serve the furniture.
Mr.. L !. Taylor Of Terra Haute, Ind,
is the GUEST 0! friends IN tosn.
The Union Comet Band OF .t.,nsyille
will give q grand concert in one Of the
Martins Ferry rinks in the near future.
The ladies Of the |. o. r held neck
tie party at their hall last night which was
productive OF general good results in the
way of a..uCensut and profits.
Mr.. MeCue, Of Mt. Pleasant, wa9 in
Town yesterday
Yesterday WAS fair day among our
business men.
Mr.. S. Hipkins has added another Turn
ing lathe 10 the list Of tools in the Novelty
Mould Works. Business, we are happy TO
say is g,od NTH Mr.. Hipkirs.
Charles Ashton has received his COM
mission Tor the postmsstership at Oro post
ciIice, on the Mt Pleasant pike between
here and the above named town.
1t is stated in all qua era that the nal
trouble is a5cut at an eni. lis predicted
by those who have taken an active part
in the strike that only few weeks more
'ocGcut VIII pace the old employees in
their former positions
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-01-31
FREE COINAGE,
A Mass Meeting of Charleston
Citizen
Resolve TO Request Senators and
congressman to Aid
In Securing Free Coinage of Silver
Coy. Wilson Prssides.

CHARLESTON, ". Va, January 30--A
mass meeting ct citizens was held this
afternoon to take action relative 10 the
free coinage of silver. Governor T. W.
Wilson presided and after strong speeches
had been made it was resolved TO request
the Senator'S and Congressman Of this
State 10 do all in their power % have
passed by Congress an act authorilrg the
free coinage OF silver.