The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-06-13

Our NEw voruAr.ZWfth this
issue we begin the twenty-seyenth
year Of the RRGIsrER,
Twenty-seven years is long
time. and the paper during that
time has. with the exception of a
few months, been under our contin-
nous management
Itwas started in 1862, in the
midst of the war, by its present ed
itor and proprietor.
When first started It was a very
diminutive concern, and the mate
rial in the office was of very infe-
rior. kind.
BY. close attention to business,
perseverance and hard work, we
have kept the REGISTER afoat; and
as our means would permit, added
to the Office, and improved the pa
per, from time to time, until We are
now proud tO-say, and are justified
in saying it too, that in typography
and makeup, if not editorially, the
REeIsrkRl viii compare favorably
with any weekly paper in West
Eirginia,-or any of the States.
We have built up a very good
business in. these years, and quite a
large number of people who become
subscribers. with the first issue, are
subscribers still. We have no rea-
son to complain. but still our pat
ronage might be better.
The REGIsTER will continue to
pursue its course, uncontrolled by
rings, cliques or factions, unawed
by the threats of disgruntled Dem
ocrats, to withdraw their patronage
If we do not do their bidding.
The REGISTER will continue to
support the principles of the Dem
ocratic party, be loyal to its nomi-
nees, will advocate their election,
and defend them from tine assaults
of their enemies.
The REGISTER will be true to its
friends and kind to its enemies.
Thanking the people for the gen
erOus patronage they have given us
in the past, we start upon the new
year, hoping that they will continue
their favors to us, and that during
the year We may add many new
names to our subscription list. and
our patronage in other ways largely
increased.
OF one thing, be assured, the
REeIsTER will always be with you.
EAST WAGGENER IrEMs.-The far
mers are very busy, working their
potatoes and corn. Early potatoes
look well, but the corn is small for
this time of year.
Mrs. Joe Lewis, youngest daught-
er of Aunt Polly SomervilIe, has re-
turned from Montana Her many
relatives and friends were glad to
meet her and welcome her retarn.
Her husband expects to remain in
Montana until next Christmas.
Samuel Zerkel and Mike Fry have
moved their saw mill to the land of
Geo. n. Yeager. As Mr.. Yeager is
having lumber sawed for dwelling
house, one would naturally infer
that he has become tired of a bach
elor's life.
Sunday, the Sd inst, was observ-
ed as. Children's day by the Locust
Grove Union Sunday School. The
School House had been tastefully
and profusely decorated for the oc-
casion. The day was lovely, and
the house was crowded to its utmost
capacity, and still good many had
10 stay outside. The exercises last
ed almost three hours, and were
quite interesting from beginning to
end Rev. G. W. Kepler preached
a short sermon to the children, which
was beautifully illustrated by the
use of a magnet and candles. The
recitations by the young ladies, and
also by the children, were all deci-
dedly good. The vocal music was
tee most attractive and entertaining
parts of the, exercises. ]. B. Yeag-
or, the Chorister, had drilled selec-
ted choir for the occasion. Several
pieces were sung by the entire
school. sc1pIo.
The entertainmenstoebe given by
Mrs. Hale's school, at Hanly's Ope-