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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-20
Low Rate Excursion to Chicago on Monday
Nov, g, 1885, via r. & O. II. X.

On the above date, the Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad Company will sell round trip
tickets for the following trains and low
rates: Leave Wheeling at 100 p. NJ, 9:55
p. IN, $50 4. nj; Bellaire at SOP p. m.,
1888 p. m, 9:35 a. m; arrive at Chicago
at $3.50 a. m, 5:25 p. NJ, $40 a. N. Re
turning, trains leave Chicago at $40 a NJ,
Sis p. M, 1905 p. m. Tickets good to
return for 10 days. Day coaches and B.
& O., palace sleepers to and from Chicago
without change, on all through trains.
There never was a better time to visit Chi
cago. The far-iamed fat stock show will
be held in the Chicago Exposition Build
ing commencing November 8. The B. G.
o. lands you or the lake front at exposi.
ton building. For tickets, general in
formation, etc, call on agents of the B.
90.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-20
The Bensburg Company.

Miss Kate Bensburg and her excellent
company delighted 4 fair audience of
our best musical people at the Opera
House, lastevening. The programme EN-
braced the third act of Floto's Opera Of
Martha" and Balfe's new Sleeping
Queen" and both were we'll sung through,
out. The audience was especially de,
lighted with the old favorite solo, IT'S
the last Rose ofSummer," and demanded
an encore. The Company hasa musical
director of great ability in SignOr Carlo
Serrane, and no small measue OF the sue
ceas ofthe performances is due to his skill
rs a conductor.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-20
a Snnth Side C. L. :. c.

Another ~Chautauquan Literary and
Scientific Circle was organized on the
South Side Monday night. The meeting
was held at Miss Harper's, on Chapline
street, and about 26 persons Joined. A
temporary organization being effected by
e~lecting Mr.. C.. II. Collier, temporary
chairman, and Miss Lizzie ClOhan, tenn
porary secretary. Another meeting will
be held at the Second Presbyterian Church
Friday evening, at which time a perman-
ent organization will be effected.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-20
a Big Run.

Three young men found a horse attached
to q wagon coming down Sixteenth stree
at l o'clock this morning, and as no one
was in charge they got in and were driv
ing the straying animal to police head
quarters when q man camerunning dOwI
the street almost out of breath, shouting
for the boys to stop. 1t appears he wa
the owner of the rig and had left it standin,
in front of q saloon at Fulton, while ht
went in to take a drink. He had rur
clear into town from that place.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-20
Little Detective.

The famous Madison Square Comedy
Company men a three nights engage
ment at the Grand Opera House Tuesday
night The company is headed blythe talented
little vocalist and dancer, Miss Ella Miller,
supported by a strong company. As this
is the first visit of this celebrated company
here. they no doubt will draw q packed
house.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-20
Case FOR che Charitable,

The attention of the WOmens' Christian
Benevolent Society, and of the charitable
generally, is called to the lamentable condi-
ton of the family of Mrs. Harden, who
lives ON Wood street, between Sixteenth
and Seventeenth. The lady is in want OF
the commoneSt n~ecessaries of life, and
should be aided at once.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-20
Cut Her Throat.

Abbie, daughter of William Cochran, OF
Batesville, Belmont county, returned
home about O'Clock in the morning from
u tobacco cutting. She remained only
long enough to write a short note stating
that she intended to commit suicide, be-
cause her trouble was greater than she
could bear. She wa found about :
o'clock by one of her sisters in 4 corn crib
in 4 very low condition, having seriously
cut her throat with q razor. The ease is n
very mysterious one.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-20
Transfsr of Real Estate.

The following transfer Of real estate was
left for record at Clerk Hooks Office yes
terday:
Deed made October IA, 1856, by Lau-
renee Murphy and Bridget COnnely to Pat
rick Mckinley, Tor the south One-half OF
lot No. 3, in Square No. s, in Joseph Cald-
wells addition. Consideration, $500.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-20
Short Hand.

This intellectual and captivating study
a speciality, and taught personally or by
mail at Columbus School of Photography
under the most experienced and skillful
teachers. Any smart school boy or girl
can readily learn and apply it. The sys,
TEN is scientific, the most reliably brief,
legible and easily learned that exists.
Nine-tenthS Of the best reporters use it,
can be acquired in II lessons. Mail in
structiOns s.. The knowledge is guaran-
teed. SLEE & DEBEs
Stenographers, 60 y. High street, Colum,
bus. q.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-20
An Athletic Club.

Jack King, the heavy weight champion
pugilist, formerly of Pittsburgh, but now
of this city, has formed an athletic club,
composed ofyoung gentlemen, with head
quarters at Killeen's Hall, No. 2251 Mar
ket street. Lessons in boxing will be
given, and q number of amateur shoulder
hitters may be looked for as the result.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-20
A New History.

Mr.. Hugh Maxwell, late of the Tucker
county Pioneer, who arrived IN the city
yesterday, is engaged upon a history to be
entitled 1.-THE Conquest of the Ohio Val
lev" There is in the subject room for a
most interesting volume, and no doubt
Mr.. Maxwell will produce something
which will meet with popular approval.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-20
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18th, 1886,


Bnginning at 10 O'Clock q. m, ! will sell at pub
lie auction, on the premises, In parcels 10 suit
purchasers, the tract OF land situated in Rich.
land District, Ohio county, known rs tue John
Is. LYLE farm, containing eighty acres, more OF
less, being the land conveyed 10 John Is. Lyle
and s. Virginia Lyle by Daniel Peck, Special
Commissioner, by deed dated May 9, 1873, except
% acres conveyed by said John b. Lyle and y.
Virginia Lyle 20 J. I. Mcclure. ! will first offer
the undivided oae hall Of said land belonging 70
John B.. Lyle, and II the bid therefor Il not sun
cient 10 pay certain liens proven against Il In
said cause, i will then sell the whole thereof.
Also the adjoining tract Of land knowna n the
James Lyle farm, consisting Of two parcels, which
are described by metes and bounds In q plat Of q
survey thereof made by y. J.. Hoge, now on file
among the papers In said cause, the 8nt contain
Ing ~ acres and Is poles, and the other y acres
and Is poles, reserying 10 Eleanor Lyle during
her life % acres and - poles Of said last parcel,
assigned 70 her as her dover In James LyIes e.
tate, and described by metes and bounds on
said plat.
TERMS OF sALE--Onethird Of the purchase
money, or 80 much more a. the purchaser may
elect 10 pay I'm cash, and the reinainde: In two
equal installments, payable 10 one and TIVE year,
with interest from the day Of hale, the payment
OF the deferred installments 10 DO secured By
deeds Of trust on the said parcels Of land. or by
retaining the title until the payment OF the pur-
chase money In full.
Special Commissioner.
Ieerify that bond has been given by the above
named Special Commissioner ~ required by the
ocissafsedi JOHN W MITCHELL, Clerk.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-20
TWO Charges Against Him.

In Police Court yesterday morning there
were two charges against Robert MuldOOn,
one for breaking into a room in Ann Woos-
ter's house and assaulting a girl named
Williams, and the other for being found in
a house of i'll fame. The defendant got 50
and costs on each charge.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-20
Growing Better.

The Central Oil COmpany's No. l well is
gradually growing better, it producing
yesterday an average of twenty barrels per
hour. The Union Oil Company's well,
ON the Dye lot, came in big yesterday and
last night was doing so barrels an hour.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-20
FALL AND WINTER STOCK.

Just received n full line Of PantA-
lOOnings, SnitinEs, OyereOatinES- Al
80 q full line OF eur celebrated tine
wool and wOrsfed KRif Jackets.
c. HESS 4 SONS,
1921 and IS23 Market street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-20
BACK NUMBERS

OF abe Sunday Register, In which
Bret Harte's great story Il now rum
ming. can be had on application ut the
Register Counting Room.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-20
lam Sure.

| am sure GOoch's Mexican Syrup is the
best medicine ever hear d of. My baby
had been suffering with a cough for three
weeks, and 6 doses of the syrup cured it
JOHN DREFFER, JR-,
No. IA West Third Street, C~Ovington, KY.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-20
New Goods.

The most durable goods, the most stylish
goods, the best fitting goods and the best
assorted stock of shoes at the lowest pos
sible prices. L. '. BLOND.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-20
Bbeelin9 Resistfr
YESTERDAY IN THE CITY.
THE WEATHER.
INDICATIONS.

WASHINGTON. D. c., October 90
For Western Pennsylvania and West
Virginia, fair weather; SOutherly winds
becoming Southwesterly, slightly warmer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-20
ABOUT THE CITY.
Nov BADLY Hurt,

Yesterday morning a boy named Riggs,
employed at the Moundsville coal shaft,
run over by a car of coal, his left leg
being terribly mangled.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-20

Now is the time to make your selection
of shoes for fall and winter wear as we
are daily receiving the finest line Of shoes
ever brought TO the city. No end to the
styles and variety. L. V. BLOND.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-20

Dr.. HENNIG's Cough Syrup will not
only cure Whooping Cough and Group but
all coughs originating from colds.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-20
Index to New Advertisements.
SECOND PAGE.

Excelsior Baking Powder-R II. List.
New Crop NOlRSSes-R. J. Smyth.
Charleston WhiteWash-McLain Brothers.
Chest Shield Underwear-D. Gundling s Co
n PAGE.
Attention, Young Mems Democratic Club,
Wanted-WaiterS
Wanted-SituationS
For Rent-Furntshed Room.
Wanted-Femsle Help.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-20

DR.. Hennig's Cough Syrup will not only
cure Whooping cough and Group but all
coughs originating from colds.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-20

DR. HENNIe's Cough Syrup will not
only cure Whooping cough and Group, but
all coughs originating from colds.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-20
Pittsburp and Return via n. A. O.

Pittsburg and Return via Il. & o..
Wednesday, October 90, the B. * o
will sell low rate excursion tickets u
Pittsburg to parties desiring to attend tho
daylight demonstration in honor Of james
G. Blaine. Tickets good returning, Octo'
Der 81, inclusive.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-20

nEAFHESS Is Is s sss | !: ~ : : e: =: q ss ss:ss =
" one who was deaf twenty eight
years. Treated by most Of the noted special.
ists without benefit. CURED HIMSELF In three
months. and since then hundreds OF oxnsfs-
Pull particulars sent on application. i. y
PAGE, No. Il West slst Sc, New York CITY.
oeifa eod-yb
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-20
Excursion to Chicago

The Annual Cheap Rate Excursion to
Chicago is announced by the Pennsyl-
vania Lines west of Pittsburgh, for Mon
day, No vember Sth, 1886. Tickets good
returning until Thursday, November 18th,
inclusive. The Fat Stock Show and nu-
merous other attractions will be in Chi
cagO during this time. For full informa-
ton apply to the nearest passenger or
ticket agent of the Pennsylvania Com
pany, Pittsburgh, Cincinna ii & St Louis
Railway Company or Chicago st. Louis
& Pittsburgh Railroad Company.
Pittsburgh and Return $500 by the Pan
Handle Route,
Wednesday, October Goth, the P. C. &
st. /. Ry. Co., lPan Handle Route) will
sell excursion tickets to Pittsburg at the
rate Of $500. Tickets good returning un-
til October 2lst, inclusive.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-20
A R. Mixes HAZE REsTO

a Il. MkEES HAlR RESlO-
~. RER
Contains no irritanis or polsons; Is perfectly safe,
even II taken into the stomach. IL will remove
diseased conditions OF the scalp. promote the
growth Of the hair, prevent II from falling out
II Is composed ofthe best known tonics and mild
stimulants for the purpose intended; will act or
the hair ~follicles and glands In the cellular It's
sue, II they have any vitality lst. Try IL
Agents. ocIedbsg
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-20
GUS WILLIAMS.

This well known and always popular
comedian will appear at the Opera House
tomorrow evening in his famous absurd
ity, ooh, what a Night" The cast is a
splendid one, including Mr.. c. F. Tingay-,
C. E. Lothian, Archie Boyd, A. w.
Shovel, C. E. Collins, Topsey Venn,
Josie Loane, Violet McGinniss and Anita
Harris. During the evening Mr.. vii
liams.will introduce a number OF songs,
among them several new ones. He Will
also recite "a Lock of HAIR" one OF the
most humorous of his specialties.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-20
LIS. GooD&Co. sell dry goods the cheapest.
Grand Special Sunday Excursion to Park
praburp- Octoher "a

ersburg, October -:
The st. ~Stephanus Reformed Protestant
Church have arranged with the o. r. X,
Co. to run a cheap excursion to Parkers
burg, for the benefit OF the above named
church. For time Of trains, rates, &c.
see small bills.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-20
COMMISSIONERS SALE or
OHIO COUNTY FARMS.

IN PURSUANCE OF A DECREE OF THE CIR.
l. CUT Court Of Ohio county entered on the 2lst
day Of September, 1856, In the case OF Vincent n.
Van Metre and Others VI. John Is. Lyle and 9th.
er, on
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1886-04-21
Blood viii Tell.

When an individual, a firm, or a
corporation, put their money in q
venture, we like to see them "go in
and win" Especially deserving
ia the party or parties who gives
employment to large bodies of mon
or women. We were struck with
this latter fact the other day on
the appearance of the first an.
nOuncement Of the coming of the
Big United States Circus aud New
Great Eastern Menagerie which is
to exhibit al Point Pleasant, Satur.
day, April oath, 1856. This coun.
try seems to be the fountain head
for big things, and when the boast
ing Yankee cuts loose with a little
characteristic Dragging, he has 10
stretch his Imagination almost to
oyerleap the truth. Take for in.
stance, this big show; it requires
both courage and coin to handle so
large an affair. That's just where
blood, and young blood al that, tells
besll We have long wondered why
capitalists.have not ere this sought
investment for their spare cash in
circus management, aud for the
syndicate who own the Big United
States we prophesy returns in keep.
ing with their enterprise and a
prosperity as prodigious as their
attractions.
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son County. West n . VIrs n ~

STrustee in o deed Of Trust execn.
"a ted by Sarah o. Sheline and John
X. Sheline TO me, dated August 1919.
Of record In the Clerks Once 81 mo
County Court OF Mason County, West
Virginia, in Trust Deed Book No. 4. pare
S2B, 70 secure the payment Of two noles
therein described, bearing even data
Herewith, one for S2e6.S8 payable Two
years after date and executed By said
Sarah o. sheline to A.A. Lyons, and one
note for $50, payable two years after
date and executed by said Sarah o. she.
line 10 Peter $. Lewis; said notes OF
equal dignity Of lein, said A. A. Lyons
having assigned his said note % A. +.
McUown and being requested BY said Al.
Z. McCown the present holder Of said
Lyon note, default having been made IA
the payment thereof, 10 makesale Of the
real estate therein described, | shall on
saturday, May 10, 1886, at 81
o'clock, 2. NJ, a. the front door Of tho
court House Of said county, sell AZ pub.
NC auction 10 the highest bidder iot
vAsHi the said real estate described a
follows Being certain pant or parcel
Of land situate In the county aforesaid
and District Of Clendenin, and upon
which the said John X. Sheline now
lives containg " acres more or less
pounded BY the lands Of Gerry Blaine
Michael Sheline, Mallnda Messick Hen,
~ Terry, - Mauek. There win 81
due ON the T.vnn rnlA n,,I ll,n IA, ~ -
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1886-04-21
Dlslnrhed.

The Richie Gazette is disturbed
over the divided and disorganized
condition Of its party in the State
and especially in the Fourth Con-
grossiOnal District Itlaments the
unhappy state of affairs and ap.
peals to the party leaders to arouse
from their lethargy and organize
for the coming campaign. The ed.
itOr Of the Gazette doubtless begins
to realize the fact that his party is
going to pieces in West Virginia.
This disintegration began when
the Republican leaders abandoned
their principles and Joined forces
with the Greenbackers for the pur.
pose Of overthrowing the Democrat.
tic majority in the State. In the
last State campaign and in the
Congressional race the same year
in this district the Greonbackers
dictated the candidates and the
platform. No party can succeed,
nor ought 10 succeed, which has
not the courage to avow its priuci.
Piles and name for its candidates
men who are by CONVICTION in &C.
cord with the party and its plat.
form. Mr.. Morris is persuaded of
these things, hence his jeremiadO.
-AdUertier.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1886-04-21

LEON NEws.-From another cor.
respondent.
This beautiful spring day, as the
gentle and placid waters of the
smooth Kanawba slowly glides by,
reminds us of the pleasant spring.
time of boyhood, we trace our rec.
objections down to deeper and sad
der realities of more advanced
life.
There was preaching here at the
churches Sunday, and the weather
being tine the congregations we're
large.
The business outlook is better
than it has been for some time -
The town is improving some and
the spirits of the hopeful are r.y.v
ing.
The recent flood did bnt little
damage in our town. II made q
few move, and scared the rest.
Hon. Geo. Rowley, Of the oxley
Slave Co., is now at home.
Squire MCKindley is talking Of
going to Oregon, next month.
Mrs, Jackson Yauger who | ad
the misfortune to fall and break her
thigh, is improving,
Young Bros, Of Mason City,
have opened up a tie and staye
yard near here.
Mace Maupin, the efficient Tie
inspector, called on your correspon.
dent yesterday. He will load a
boat of ties this week.
The peaches are about all wint.
er killed.
Hold Condee is doing a good bus.
mess with his mill. MARKS.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1886-04-21

two yeafsa Her parents were
Samuel and Harriet (Flowers
Amsdsni who as before mentioned
came 70 Point Pleasant in 1915, and
thesame year the father sci up the
tirsE cardiug machine ever operat
ed 10 the place. 1t was placed 10
The horse mill ofJohn Rsssberry.-
In 1877 Mr. Amsden removed his
machine to Watkins mill (now
Hoggs in the Flats where it was
operated until the beginning Of the
civil war Another daughter, FL
yira, became the wife Of L. G, Mau-
pin, who died from the effects Of
wounds received while serving in
the Confederate army, and had is
sue one of whom Harriet L. is the
wife Of John T. Hogg, Of Point
Pleasant. Thomas Hawkins by
his marriage with Julia A. AIMS.
den. had issue:
/ james T. born March "a, 1888
and died in infancy November 81.
Of the same year.
II Harriet A. born August 81
1854, and died November II, 1886
Ill William, born March 2S
1s36; December 20, 1850, he weddeG
Mary J. Saunders and died Febru
any l6, 1875. At the time Of BIZ
death he was an Elder in the Pres
bylerian Church. His wife surviv
ed him four years and died July 10
1880. They had issue one child
Nancy B. who, June2, 1881, became
the wife Hon. Charles E. Hogg, o
Point Pleasant.
~ Thomas yolney, born Febru
airy 8, 1888; he graduated at tb,
College Of Physicians and Surgeons
Philadelphia, and died at the HON,
Of relatives in Pennsylvania wher
on his way home.
v John B. born August %, 1910
was educated at the Buffalo Acade
my and died unmarried.
vi Elyira ]. born November
l841; married Ira Oaks, of Kama
wha county, and died in 1865 leay
ling issue, one child Julia, the wife
Of james Melton, ofkanawha.
VII Alphonso, born April 5
1874, and died January II, 1916.
VIII Robert S. born May %
1917, married Fannie, the duugh
ter of Maxwell Raybutn and is nov
a prosperous farmer and merchant
Of the Flats.
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worked night and das and has
taughfhis menhov odtiyai when
iisis necessary, has brought out on
the recent rise in Thirteen Mila
Creek 10000 Failrcadties 1900
saw logs This willgiYe Mrs. Mar.
tn something g DO in The way Of
.iu5nlshing Substance for the men
while they'are rafting up this tim
bel, the thought Of which has pro.
duced 9 smile upon her vision.
A great hindrance to The pros.
perity Of this town is the want Of
roads Oh, how we wish that we
could command language sufficient
70 make speech powerful enough |
% awaken our citizens TO a sense
Of their duty to themselves and to !
generalionsto come, as to having
better roads We would open up
our battery on the county court