Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-02-28
Richie County.
CAIRh ". Va. F,bruary p.

CAIRO, w. VA, February -.
To the EIt0r Of The Ecgis.r:
SIE:-The citizens OF Cairo met this af-
tern9on and organized by ~electing Hon ID.
McGregor chairman and Van a. Zevely
secretary of the Csiro Industrial and In
migration Society. AThe Committee on
Resolutions reportedt he following, which
were adopted unanimously:
WHEREAS, the Wheeling Chamber of
Commerce having called O meeting TO be
held in that city on the 29ih of February
to mature q p.in TO further attract the at
tention OF capital ard desirable immi-
grants to the unequaled advantages offered
by West Virginia, and requesting that
delegates be appointed from all towns aud
counties,
WHEREAS, Richie county offers special
inducements to men Of capital, those dcsir-
ing cheap and comfortable homes. Our
lands are valuable, well watered and
especially adapted TO grazing aad agricul'
tural pursuits. No finer timber can be
fonnd elsewhere in West Virginia.
The water is pure, and roads second tonOne.
Ample markets, good railroad facilities,
fine schools and excellent church privi-
leses. The financial condition Of the coun-
/ is unsurpassed, taxes low.
WHEREAS, We have in this portion of
Ritchis c1un;y, il the western end # this
district, the valuable heavy natural labri-
eating oil territory, which produces the
best oil in the world for l%ubricating puy-
poses, and also oils CT light grades for
headlight purposes. The coal fields in
this district arc not excelled anywhere 10
the State and al the clines are very pro-
ductive. A few years ago al eastern COM
pany built a railroad from Cairo 10 a coal
rias fifteen miles south Of here, but
ceased % operate upon it, leaving the road
he'd OF a good grade, and the right Of way
in fee simple. The coal obtained was a
different material from anything aver dis
covered in the United sta!cs-TIca in oil
and gas-aDd it is presumabie that Az
abundance of the same material is yet in
the vicinity.
WHEREAS, The best CT lands Can be Sc
cured nsar Cairo at extremely reasonable
figures, within easy access to good mar
kets. Oar facilities for railroad shipments
are first class, and aa2I2l reports shew
them To be very large. Oar watsr courses
are capable Of being utilized for power.
WHEREAS, We can, and will, offer lib
eral aud special inducements in The shape
Of right Of way 20 any company that will
gire US connection with the Ohio River
Railroad by railway, aud also extend the
same to tia Gilnler coal fields and on TO
Charleston, Therefore
Resolrsd, That three delegAte1 be ap-
pointed 70 attend the meeting at Wheeling
in the interest O. Cairo and vicinity.
ResoIrci That we assist any enterprise
that has for its aim tbs general improve
ment end development OF our town, county
sna State. aud very cordially invite meu
az capisai and others 70 come among "a
aud invest Their means aud make taefr
homes
ResNred, Tat q permanent contaittes
20 appointed by this meeting to set rs IS a
committee Of correspondence, whase bnsi-
ness it shall be to make reply to al taquir-
les that may be hereafter made FROM any
one at a distslce. and TO give oil oeces-
sary information to persons inqIirins for
anne
Resolred, That the proceedings Of this
meeting he sent 20 the Wheeling REGISTER
ard IateuigeHcer for publication,
{, S, Tegsmith, VIM. Upton AMI Van
A. Zevely were appointed IS the delegates
10 attend the Wheeling Convention.
The society appointed as the permanent
corresponding c nuittee the following
business men: Hon. D. Mc9segov sad r.
B. Shepherd, merchants; VIM. Hall, z f.
Agent; II. B. MeCsliun, Secretary Board
OF Education, and Van A, Zsyely, editor
Richie Democrat. This COMMITTEES will
faithfully answer all inquiries.
Ga motion the organization wa, made
permanent, awaiting the action Of TIE con-
vent;on to be held on the 29Sh.
Different matters were discussed and a
lively interest manifested. The citiFsns Of
Cairo and vicinity mean business
d. MCGREaoR, Chairman.
VAN A. ZEyKLY, Secretary.
Marshall County.