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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-08-31
The Hartley Family Re. Union.

The children and grand children
Of the late Peter M. Hartley, of
Preston county, held a pleasant re-
union at the home of Mr.. j. M.
Hartley, one of his sons, in Fair
mont last Thursday. The family is a
distinguished one in the annals of
old Preston and these reunions oc-
cur bi-ennially. Two years ago the
family met at Masontown. On the
present occasion the families of E.
NJ, II. A. and s. w. Hartley, of
Masontown, and S. c. and H. p.
Hartley, of Rochester, and Myers
dale, Pa, respectively, were present,
only one of the eight children, and
he bachelor, being absent-Mr. l..
E. Hartley. There were % grand
children, and the ages of those pres
ent ranged from A to 81 years.
There was a regular program of
music and speeches by the children,
and the older folks discoursed upon
"reminiscences of the family"
Changes in 0years," &C., to the en-
joyment of all present. There were
amusements, football, 3-legged races
and social games, family picnic at
Rose Park in the afternoon, and fire
works at night-all of which were
enjoyed by the young and the old.
At night the lawn of Mr. Hartley's
residence was beautifully lighted
with chinese lanterns and the rem
nant of time spent joyfully together.
The next reunion will probably take
place at Observation-Disclosures.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-08-31

Capt. Miller has been informed by
Asst. Adj. Gen. c. L. Hagan that
the appropriation for the uniforms
Of the State militia will be available
in the early part of September and
TO have the members of Company ]
in readiness to have their measures
taken. OF course the boys will be
ready for the uniforms and will prove
in earnest for making themselves the
crack company of the First Regi-
ment.
Adj. Gen. Z. L. Wood writes Capt.
Miller that a movement is now on
foot for all the companies of the
First Regiment to go into camp some
time before the 1st of October. He
states that for the expenses of the
encampment they will depend on the
appropriation to pay, no provision
for such encampment being made for
this year. The encampment will be
made, however, and then efforts put
forth to get the money from the au-
thorities. Now if our people want
to do something they could put forth
the advantages of the nearby resorts
for camp ground. Should we get
all the soldier boys here it would not
only bring some new money into the
place but make things gay for awhile
also, shall we try it.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-08-31
The Oil Field.

The oil boom still boometh with
the loudest and most distinct boom
yet heard by operators or anxious
citizens. The Morford well came in
Sunday to the first pay streak and
did l65 barrels the first day This,
added to other big strikes the week
previous, brings the field already to
one of considerable production.
The producing wells in the county
to the present are three on Moses
Core, three on VIM. Core, one on
David Wise, one on NJ. Morford, one
on Lewis Lemley, and one on Brown
Price, making ten in all.
There are five gas wells, fifteen
wells drilling, and seven new rigs
going up. The biggest gusher is
the VIM. Core No. 2, which still does
200 barrels per day.
The prices now being paid for
leases are most fabulous, and those
farmers who have not so far leased
are waiting for bigger prices, and
they will get them, too.
1t was rnmored on the streets Tues
day that the jarrett Wildman farm
on Pedlar Run, this county, had
been purchased by Thyng Il Loan
for $4,000. The farm contains $50
acres and is said to be one of the
most valuable tracts in the oil belt.
Should this rumor prove true it
makes it the biggest price yet paid
for any tract. The land was pur-
chased in fee simple.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-08-31

How to Get n Town Hall.

We think it would be wise policy
for the trustees of the public school
building to declare that henceforth
these buildings shall not be used fol
public entertainments.
The excuse for letting them to
such purposes heretofore has beer
that "there is no hall in town where
such entertainments can be held.
If the churches and school build
ings were closed against such uses il
would not be long until there would
be town hall. To be cut off abso
lutely from all lectures, concerts,
theatrical plays, &c, &c, for sea.
on or two would bring the town hall
1t is probable that this is the only
way to get it. And it is a very ap-
propriate way. Certain it is that
the churches are not fit places fol
such entertainments, and the school
building is not suited to them.
If our business men would put
their heads together and unite on
this enterprise we might have town
hall very soon without any incon-
venience or sacrifice to anybody. II
they will not act, we hope to hear
the announcement that the churches
and school building are absolutely
closed against all demands for these
extraordinary uses.
If we pass through winter under
such conditions there will be bet
ter appreciation of the need of a
public hall.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-08-31
Is it n New DeaI2

We understand that the county
has purchased, or is about to pur-
chase a number of Machines for
making and repairing roads.
The county needs them.
The county needs some kind of a
machine as q substitute for the ma
chine commonly called supervisor
of Roads.
We hail with qualification and
hope any movement that will tend
to retire, obliterate, or in any degree
supersede the Supervisor.
We are told that the Supervisors
cost this country about $4,000 q
year. If that amount of money
were converted into silver dollars
and dumped in one of the chuck
holes of our public roads it
would do better service than putting
it in the pockets of a lot of Super
visors who are absolutely innocent
of knowing good road when they
see it.
If tie money we expend on roads
IL eiio SouuoJ "oiC PioHtdUly dp-
piled to making first class piece
of road as far as the money would
go and then stop-in shaping it up
and rounding and stoning it 50 that
the work would last without atten-
ton for a series of years we would
ultimately have good roads through
out the country in all seasons of
the year.
Under the present plan the money
is worse than wasted. There is
not road in the country that is
ever repaired to stand more than
one rain. 1t is never rounded to drain
ITSELF The ditch is never dug to
serve more than a temporary pur,
pose. The roads ere left fiat so
that the water must either stand on
them or run down the center. And
year after year we go through the
farce of filling up holes and ruts
without attempting to shape the
road bed SO that it will drain itsalf
1t is time this farce had stopped.
We must have new DEAL
Buy road machines, or buy any
thing that will assist us in spending
our road taxes to some purpose.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-08-31
The Fire Company.

The hose for the fire department
has arrived and the reel and cart are
expected in few days.
Now, young men, you young men
of push and progress and interested
in RELOCATING all back number no.
lions to the farthest seat back, are
you going to organize that fire COM
pany? Would you like to see fire
company in our town? If so the
matter of organizing it lies with
you.
We are informed that the persons
organizing such company have the
right, without dictation from any
higher authority, to elect your own
officers, make your own laws and
adopt such regulations for your &C
lions as you please, and Of course all
of the above will be good.
A town with the growing import
ance of ours can't do without such
an organization, both from the stand
point of up-to-the-t imeness and also
for the safeguard of our property.
What good does the fire plugs do if
there is no one to use them?
But you all know why fire COM
pany is necessary and the good OF
such organization, the question of
the moment is, who are to be the
members of such organization? Let
some of you call meeting to get
members, and the uniforms, drills
&C., will come all right.
When will this meeting be? We
Suggest Thursday evening of this
week, at the court house. Sheriff
Jones is hereby respectfully request
ed to have the bell rung and all those
who have an interest in the welfare
of the town will be sure to respond
to the call. All be ready for the
meeting Thursday night.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-08-31
A Public Nuisance.

There is very loud complaint about
the condition of the property known
as the Warren lot, at the corner OF
Main and Peasants street. 1t is
overgrown with a forest of weeds ten
or fifteen feet high. They tower up
above the fences and almost obscure
the trees. There is rag weed enough
on this lot inoculate the whole popu-
lation with hay fever. In a few
weeks this immense crop of weeds
will fall down and become a decaying
mass of disease breeding filth that
will impregnate the atmosphere OF
the whole neighborhood.
To have such a spectacle as this
lot makes, right in the central and
most conspicuous part of town, to
strike the eye of every visitor who
comes from the railroad is a public
shame and scandal. 1t is pub
lie nuisance in a double sense,
for it both depreciates the town and
endangers the public health. 1t is
matter to which the town authori-
ties should give their attention with
out further DELAY.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-08-31

The Council signifed by an order
their willingness to adopt an extern
sion of Spruce street from its juno
tion with Willeyistreet through lands
of F. S. Lyon and Edward Price
wherever the owners of property
through which it passes shall CON
vey to the town the right of way for
the same.
OF course there will be no difficult
ty about the property owners max
ing the transfers for the use of said
street, as it is mainly at their solicit
tation that the extension is to be
made. In fact, the extension is to
be made right away and the Council
is to be commended on their action
in opening it up. This will put on
the market some of the finest build
ing lots, the locations of which are
high and with good views yet easy
of access.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-08-31
Commissioners Sale of House and
Lot in ArnettsviIIe.

By virtue Of decree of the Circuit
Court OF Monongalia county, w. Va,
rendered on the 22d day Of June, 1889,
IN the chancery cause pending therein,
in which Raymond & Fleming are plain
THIS and George w. Dent and others are
defendants, ] will, on
Monday, September 2, 1889,
on the public grounds in front Of the
court house of Monongalia county, sell
at public sale, to the highest bidder, the
parcel Of land, including all houses and
appurtenances thereon, in Arnettsville.
u Grant district, Monongalia county,
Al! Va, now occupied by the said Geo.
w. Dent, consisting originally Of one
acre and 10 poles, now less the parcels
conveyed by said Dent to James S.
Thorn and the heirs Of C. w. Miller and
Susie May Clayton, and at present con-
sisting of about one-half acre, with
dwelling house and out-buildings there
on.
TERMS OF SALE.-One hundred and
fifty dollars of the purchase money to be
in cash, and the residue upon credit
of six and twelve months, the purchaser
executing to me as special commissioner
his notes or bonds with good and APP
proved personal security, made so paya-
able, and bearing interest from the day
of sale, the title to said real estate to be
reserved as further security
JOSEPH MoRELAND,
Special Commissioner.
certify that Joseph Moreland, the
special commissioner named in the above
notice, has given bond and security a.
required by said decree and the law in
such cases. 4. 4. FAST, Clerk.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-08-31
They Should be Established.
Grafton Leader


DR.. Turner of the University was
i'll town Friday and made speech
before the Institute in support of a
plan to establish high schools as
feeders to the University. He
made the assertion that there are
not six schools, public or private, in
w. Va, that will fit a student to
enter any class at the University,
and urged the establishing of these
High Schools as the "key note to
the educational question in our
State" We have what is known as
the irreducible school fund which
now amounts to about three quarters
of million dollars, and is increas
ing at the rate of about twenty-fi five
thousand dollars annually. The in
terest of this fund, which is some
thirty thousand dollars year, goes
into the distributable fund. DR..
Turner's plan is to so amend the
Constitution that the irreducible
fund will remain as it is, and its in
terest be used the same as now, but
that the twenty-five thousand dol
lars received annually from forfeit
ures, fines, &C., be used in establish
ing these High Schools. Future
generations will be more able to pay
their taxes than the present one is,
and there is no good reason for adj
ding twenty-five thousand dollars
every year, that should be used now,
to fund that is already nearly a
million. 1t is almost impossible
now, to secure safe investment for
this money in anything that will
pay fair rate of interest, and unless
there is an opening, the time will
soon be when to profitably invest it
will be an impossibility. DR.. Tur-
ner's proposition should be carefully
considered.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-08-31
Married.,

neutrality-suspicious. 25th,
1889, by Rev. G. c. Cox, Mr. Conrad
Smith and Miss VERNE Glasscock,
daughter of Daniel Glasscock, of
Grant district.
PRoTzMAN-NABoRs-On Satur-
day evening, August "a, 1889, at the
residence of James Majors near Lau-
rel Iron Works, Mr.. Milton W.
Protzman, of this place, and Miss
Louisa Majors were united in mar
riage by Rev. F. G. W. Ford The
bride is most excellent lady and is
highly esteemed by quite large
circle of acquaintance. The groom
has always been resident of Nor
gantown. He is member of the
firm of j. E. Watts & Co. the well
known marble cutters, and is known
and respected by every one in and
about Morgantown. He is an indus
trious fellow and is well worthy of
the excellent lady who has united
her fortunes with him. The New
DOMINION extends to the newly mar
ried couple its congratulations and
best wishes.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-08-31
Fatal Accident.

The venerable Samuel Evans of
Evansville, Preston County, is dead.
About four weeks ago he fell on his
head and shoulders, and, being a
very heavy man and aged over so
years, received serious hurt. He
lay for two hours unable to move
before those searching for him found
him. He was then carried to the
honse, and Monday evening was
speeches. and his death occurred
on "Wednesday.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-08-31
Shall We Have Sewerape?

In an other column will be found
a proclamation by Mayor Fast that
is of great Importance to the town
of Morgantown. 1t contains a no.
tice that an election will be held on
the 2Sth day of September by the
voters of the borough to decide
whether bonded Indebtedness of
$4,000 shall be created to supply the
town with system of sewerage.
We would call upon every citizen
and taxpayer to give the matter
careful consideration. The New
DOMINION was the first to suggest
the matter and to urge that some
step in this direction be taken.
We can give many good reasons for
this position. Between this date
and the election the matter will be
reviewed from every standpoint in
these columns and all sides will be
given a hearing.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-08-31
School Onening.

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A Cool Red. Fellow.

Two OF three nights ago Mrs
Geo. Loutzberger, of West Newton
carried her little daughter up stairs
to put her to bed. Turning back
the cover the little one was placed
in bed and snugly covered up
Presently the child complained that
she felt something moving about hei
limbs. An investigation was insti
tuted by the mother and when the
cover was taken from the bed 9
black snake three and half feet
long sprang from the bed and fell
at the lady's feet. 1t made an at
tempt to get away, but was finally
killed. A window was up in the
room and it is supposed the snake
crawled up the grape vine into the
room. -MOnOnqQheIa Republican.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-08-31
The Second National Bank viii Move,

The purchase of the McGrew
building by the Second National
Bank, mention of which was made
in these columns last week, will most
likely be concluded to-day. If the
purchase is made the bank will re-
model the store room on the corner
for banking room. The alterations
will include lowering the floor, a
glass front and other improvements
DR.. Morris will buy the present
banking house and either make off
ces or store room of the lower floor
and lodging apartments of the upper
floor.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-08-31
Accident to the Governor.

Governor Z. w. Wilson and his
erin-law, Dr. j. T. Cotton, met
with very serious accident last
Saturday evening while out driving
at Charleston. The horse, fiery
animal, took fright at point where
the road ran along the edge of 35-
foot bank and finally fell over the
edge, carrying DR.. Gotten with him.
Governor Wilson was thrown out,
falling on the edge of the bank,
where he made desperate effort to
save the horse from going over, but
was unsuccessful. DR.. Cotton had
his left shoulder broken and the
governor was painfully hurt about
the legs and is confined to his bed
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-08-31
He is at FriendsYiIle.

John W. Davis the landscape, por-
trait and tin type photographer is
now at Friendsyille inGarrett county,
Maryland, and will remain for few
days making pictures of all kinds.
Mr.. Davis is well known throughout
this and adjoining counties as an
expert in his line and needs no intro
duction from us here, but to the peo-
pie of Maryland we can introduce
him, knowing that he will do them
first class work on all kinds of pic
lures and at low prices. Mr.. Davis
has had sixteen years experience in
the business and always insures
satisfaction to his customers. Give
him call while you have an oppor-
tunity.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-08-31
Timothy Seed.

1t is the season now for Timothy,
and any of our merchants who handle
that article will no doubt order from
William X. Gillespie, 1040 and 1042
Penn avenue, Pittsburg, who is an
experienced seed dealer, having
made it special part of his bust
ness since first entering the Pitts
burg trade in 1867, and being a
thorough judge of seed, can be de-
pended upon to supply only pure
article.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-08-31
Merchandise Transferred.

Last Saturday the stockholders in
the Farmers d Mechanics Union held
a meeting and S. A. Posten, the
manager of the Unions store in this
place, made7a proposal to purchase
the remaining shares Of stock not
held by him. The proposition was
accepted and Mr.. Posten made the
purchase and is now the sole owner
of the store. The store will continue
under the name of the Farmers store
though the corporation is dissolved.
Under Mr.. Poston's management
the experiment has proved a great
success, so much so in fact that the
gentleman discerned the fine bust
ness qualities of the enterprise and
wishes for more individual prosperi-
ty and so went into the affair single
handed. We wish him success.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-08-31
The Annie Crop.

Apple buyers from New York and
elsewhere are going through this
State trying to contract with the
farmers for their apples. The apple
crop in the north is a failure and in
this latitude is very poor, SO our far
mers would do well to go slow about
making contracts as prices will nc
doubt be better in the fall and win
ter than can be obtained now.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-08-31
Church News.

The annual conference of the M.
2. church, of this State, will meet at
Harrisville to-day, August %.
A basket meeting will be held at
Snider's Temple on the first Sunday
in September. Service will begin on
Saturday at 4 o'clock.
Rev. A. M. Buchanan will return
to Morgantown this week and the
regular services in the Presbyterian
church will be resumed next Sab
bath, September l.
There will be festival at Rock
Forge church Aug 31st 1889. All
are cordially invited. Refreshments
and supper will be served by bevy
of young ladies and gentlemen.
The proceeds to buy an organ for the
Sunday School.
MILTON HARNER, Sec.
The West Virginia annual confer
ence of the M. E. church will meet
at Point Pleasant on the 18th of
September. We learn that Rev. DIR.
White, of this station, will locate at
Fairmont, and Rev. F. G. W. Ford,
of the Morgantown circuit, will ask
to be transferred to some other place
in the work.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-08-31

The Purinton camping party has
come home again after very enjoy
able and lengthy season GA Cheat
Miss Fannie and Annie Hawthorne
entertained number of friends in
an elegant manner last Thursday
evening in honor of their sister, Mrs.
Jos II. Hawthorne, who is now their
guest.
That prince of good fellows and
popular lady's man, Milton Hirsch-
man, invited number of his lady
friends to dinner at the Wallace
House, last Sunday, which was &C
cepted and most genuinely enjoyed.
Next Wednesday at 10 a. m. will
occur the marriage of Geo. c. Baker
and Miss Eta Boyers. The cere-
mony will be performed in the M. f.
Church, DR.. White officiating. The
contracting parties are well-known
favorites in the society of this place.
Below is copy of an invitation
received yesterday at this office;
Mr. and Mrs. II. Richmond
request your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Kate
to
Mr. Asa b. Bush
Wednesday afternoon Sept, fourth
at two O'Clock
Cumberland Presbyterian church
Louisiana Missouri
1889.
The Hilarity club returned from
Camp Eden last Thursday after one
of the most pleasant seasons ever
spent there. The Hilarities always
prepare for genuine pleasure on
their outings and in that they are
always successful. The entire mem
bership of the newly organized club
was present and the number of visi-
tors was more than usual. Such a
reputation has the club for cordial
ty that visitors invariably pronounce
a stay with them as the perfection
of good time. The season lasted
over three weeks this year a picture
by Rogers was taken of the club
which was on exhibition at Hayes
and Reeds stores which showed the
club up well. Long life to the Hi
larity and may their future seasons
of pleasure be many.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-08-31
SunstrOke.

Havey Fisher was attacked very
seriously last Thursday in Baltimore
with a sunstroke. He had gone to
that city with cattle and in going
round the stock yards, which at this
season are always hot, became over
heated and was great sufferer for
several days. He is now at home,
and has nearly recovered, but for
some time he was in a critical con-
dition.