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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1890-02-12
Trust Sale of Land.

THE undersigned Trustee, will sell at
i pnblic auction, at the front door OF
the Court House, of Mason County.
West Virginia. on the Sth day OF March.
1890, at o'clock p. M, the following
lots situated in Clifton, Mason county.
West Virginia, and described as follows:
Known on the plot of said town as lots
\ s. l79, $50. 1Sl and 1872, and which
was conveyed to Matilda and Anthony
Robson by the Ohio and West Virginia
Mining and Manufacturing Company
said sale will be made by virtue Of a
deed of trust executed by Matilda Rob
son and Anthony Robson, to me, dated
April %, 1850, ard recorded in the
Clerks office of the County Court OF
Mason county, West Virginia, in trust
deed book, No. 3, page Is, to secure TO
the Ohio and West Virginia Manufactu-
ring Company, the payment of four
notes, bearing even date with said trust
deei, for S2U000 each, payable respect
lively in one, two, three and four years,
after date, with interest from date, and
executed by said Matilda and Anthoay
Robson to said Company. Said sale
will be made for CASH.
JAS. B. MENAGER,
ieoo-iw- Trustee.
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SMALL MUSICAL WARES,
a GARD.

Z now ye. that by the payment OF
N S55O.O0 am permitted to sell in
toxicating liquors at my house. To the
wife who has drunkard for husband.
OF friend who is unfortunately dissi.
Pated, say emphaticaily, give me notice
in such cases in which yen are interest
ed. and all such persons she'll be exclu-
ded from MY place. Let mothers, faith
ers, sisters and brothers do likewise.
and the request shall be regarded.
pay heavy tax for the privilege of sell
ing whisky and other liquors, and want
It distinctly understood that 1 have no
desire to sell TO minors, or drunkarCls.
or to the poor and destitute. much
prefer that they save their money and
put it where it will do the most good
There are gentlemen of honor and men
of money, who can afford IL, and it In
with those desire to trade. would
say 10 those who wish to trade with me.
and can afford, come, and will treat
you gentlemanly and courteously.
Respectfully,
may 2e-iy. CAPT. JOS. HEM.
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All persons who want to stop pay
ing rent: by securing their own
homes, or make the best investment
in the world of few dimes or pom
MES each month, where they will
come back to you doubled in the
short period of Dtive years." should
arply to WILL r. TIPPETT, Special
Agent. this week for stock in the
National Building and Protective
Union. He holds the books open
this week only for charter members.
After this week all members buying
stock will pay full price. The Ma.
tional challenges the irorld for as
good plan and for ~ safe an in
vestment, and her plan is, copy
righted, hence the jealousy and
prejudice that naturally arises where
ever her superior plan is known.
The National is the only Association
in the United States, that issues
guaranteed stock, and. has stated
interest. and n stated premium, and
stated time to mature stock, and
stated time to release mortgages.
She has no weak features like bid
ding up high premiums and conse-
quently accepting securities at high
rates. She cannot use the monthly
installments for expenses and CON-
pell the shareholder to pay his dues
from three to five years longer to
mature his stock. You can borrow
all the money you want from the
National on good real estate secur-
ity. For full particulars, references,
&c, apply TO WILL r. TIpPETT,
Special Agent, or B. c. McCuLLocH,
State Agent.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1890-02-12

MUsIcALE.-Miss Roma Gilman
of Gallipolis, gave a Musicale in
that city, on Thursday evening OF
last week, which was highly appre-
ciated by very select audience
She was assisted by Prof W. ].
Kothe, OF Cincinnati. Those who
have heard the Professor play on
his wonderful violin, "a genuine
Stradivarius,) know what a treat
was given those in attendance. :
The program was excellent. Miss
Ora Hogg, Miss Mabel Gibbons and
the icee Misses Bertha and Wesa
Gibbs, from our place. took part in
the entertainment. Several moro OF
Miss Gilman's pupils from this city
were to have participated, but were
prevented by sickness. The net
proceeds were $40, which, Miss Gill
man, with her we'll known generos-
ity, donated to tho "Pipe Organ
Fund" of Gallipolis. Miss Gilman
is music teacher of unusual at
tainments and remarkable faculty
for imparting instruction.
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DIEp.-At his home at Beech Hill,
d. w. Miller,on Wednesday, Feb. 9Th,
and was buried Friday at Beech Hill
cemetary. His death resulted from
pneumonia superinduced by la grip
pc. He was 80 years ofage, and was a
bright young man, and had many
warm personal friends who will be
grieved to read the notice of his
death. He was the eldest son of ].
ii. Miller, Esq.
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THE WEST VIRGINIA
Real Estate Agency,
POINT PLEASANT, W. VA.

PUYs AND SELLS REAL ESTATE
~ in Mason and other Counties In
West Virginia. Has on hand large and
small tracts in good locality, in quantity
and upon terms to suit buyer. All per-
sons desiring homes in West Yirainis
are invited to call aud see us, or CORES
pond with rs by letter addressed 70 the
General Manager. 16-Timber, Coal,
and Farm Lands for sale. We also So
licit correspondence from all persons de.
string to make sale Of lands.
CHAS. E. HOGG,
General Manager and Agency's ATTY.
Point Pleasant. w. Va Tjune 26-w.
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o. B. Harper is offering great
bargainsl That means he gives so
much value in his goods that they
are worth more to you than the
money you trade for them. You
make money on that kind of deal.
/ don't understand how he sells his
goods at "a profit, and yet sells them
away below the prices others ask
He does It'll He might do up his
goods in pcrfumed, gilt, edged pa
per, but what would you care for
that? You are on the make or the
save, and he will save you money
in every line of goods he carries;
such as staple and fancy dry goods,
dress goods, fancy goods, notions,
etc.
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To Trespassers.

A Ii persons are hereby warned not
n to trespass upon our lands, in Ar.
buckle District, Mason county, by hunt.
ing, fowling, shooting, ranging. fishing,
trapping. nntting, berrying, cutting tim.
Der, or in any other manner, unless our
permission is first obtained, as we will
enforce the law against all persons vio-
lating this notice, without regard TO per
sons. JAS. w. LONG,
octl3-lyr-pd. q. L. SEBRELL.
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BIRTH DAY PARTY.-The 4th of
February was the anniversary OF
the twelfth birthday of the twins,
Misses Josie and Freda, daughters
of G. F. Hess, Esq. The young la
dies had a number of invitations
printed at this Office, which they
sent out TO their young friends
About twenty young people were
present on this happy occasion.-
The afternoon was spent in games,
music and plays. AT 5 o'clock the
young people were invited into the
the dining-room, where they par
took of an excellent supper. May
the handsome little Misses live for
many years TO come, to entertain
their friends.
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At stockholders meeting OF the
Mason County Building and Loan
Association held February 9TH, 1890,
the following Board of Directors
were elected to serve for the en-.
suing year: J. J. Bright, R. Wiley,
Jr., III. X, Howard, D. S. Snyder
and Geo. W. Tippett. The Board
met and organized by electing r.
Wiley, Jr., President; Geo. W. Tip
petit, Vice President; C. C. Bowyer,
Secretary; t. stribling, Treasurer
and J. S. Spencer, Solicitor.
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11AhIfOhD Oll1 lIEMS.- AtUDcEt
Stalnaker, who formerly resided
here, but for the past three years,
employed by the job Coal Company,
of Brush Fork, Ohio, died at that
place, and was brought here, and
buried Sunday by of the x. of P.'s.
Chas. Hunnell, of MERGERS Bot
tom, was here last week.
Jos. Mckee, of Hoclingport. o.,
was visiting his mother, this week.
La grippe still grips, as " Petit
says.
Oswald Juhling, of the Juhling
Coal Company. has sold his inter-
est to VIM. Jnhling, Agent, and in
tends to'locate in Pennsylvania.
Thos. Murphy, of Brashcars, o.,
was in to see his parents, last week.
Geo. NJ. DonnelIy has returned
from his trip to Dallas, Texas. He
says it is ''rocky" down there.
Chas. Sargent. of Cincinnati, was
calling on his many friends here,
Friday.
J. W. Jones, of Wheeling, is
spending few days at home.
N. Burgess has returned from a
trip to Wheeling.
b. G. Barber, of Pittsburgh, has
come home for few weeks rest.
Mayor Hutchinson and wife, of
Mason were visiting their daughter
Mrs. Chas. S. Chapman, Tuesday.
The women's Mission Circle held
their monthly meeting at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Jas. Harold Satur-
day.
Rev. W. J. Cooke, of st Adams
has resigned the Passionate of the
Baptist Church at this place Rev
Sadler, of Guyandotte is expected
to fill the pulpit Sunday 10th.
The Misses Womeldorf, of Mid
dleport, o., are the guests of Mrs
Dr. Crary.
Andrew Sehon is learning teleg-
raphy under Mr.. l.. Bowles, the
operator here.
Quite number of our people at.
tended court at your place last
week.
The Democrats are happy, be-
cause Fleming is declared Gov, but
the Republicans are very sad.
Seeing an article in the Fruit
Growers Journal concerning the
ministerial appearance of Pritchard
the Parkersbug drummer, recalls an
incident which occurred here the
other day "Pritch" went into GER
tain grocery, and while waiting for
the proprietor, an old German
scanned him carefully, and finally
walked up and says "yas you de
preacher vot comes here. Ven you
breach Mister / like to hear YOU.
Ven you come from conference eh;
Pritch turns around and manages
to say l amt no preacher I'm sell.
ing goods" the old German then
said, 81 fought you was preacher. y
So Pritch had to set EN- up.
BILL HUNT.
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"The world grows weary rraising men,
And wearied grows of being praised--'i
But never wearied grows the pen
Which writes the truths that have
amazed
the thousands who have been given up
by their physicians and who have been
restored to complete health by using
that safest of all remedies for functional
irregularities and weaknesses. which are
the bane of wcmankind. We refer, OF
course. u DIR. Piercs's Favorite Prescrip.
ton, the only guaranteed cure for all
those chronic ailments peculiar to wo-
men. Read the guarantee on the bottle
wrapper.
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FAIRyIEw ITEMs.-La grippe and
mumps are still raging.
Sandy Adkins was the guest OF
Marion Fry, last Friday.
Miss Rosa Petty who has had a
severe attack of la grippe, is now
eonvalescent.
Miss Amelia Kelly is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Mary johnson.
Mr.. Robert Conley has been very
sick the past week, but is able to 90
to work again.
Some of the boys from Rosin
Ridge, had hard time of it, at Oak
Grove, Sunday.
The Richard & Fry Mill Compa.
ny is doing a rushing business in
lumber.
There is always a snatch and a
grab for the REGISTER, when it ar.
rives, so keep it coming.
Henry Fry and Jas. Stokley go to
church on the Ridge good DEAL
Wonder what's up.
p. l.. Roush & Co., are saving fol-
VIM Foglesong and Albert Roush.
Mrs. John Ball and Miss Mary
Ball were the guests of Mrs. Marion
Fry, last week.
w. A. Fisher is down with a bad
case of mumps.
Chas. Roush, one of our most in
dustrious neighbors, contemplates
moving to Nebraska, in the near flu
ture.
1 wonder what makes Emory
think so much of going to school,
lately? Get your bells ready, boys,
there's fun ahead.
Some of the boys at the Literary
Society the other night could not
talk enough in the debate, so they
had to have little knock down on
the outside.
We are sorry to chronicle the
death of Geo. Grinam, which occur
red the first of last week. He was
a good boy and liked by all who
knew him. But we all have to go,
SO be prepared for the summons.
David Roush visited your city,
one day last week.
Mr.. John NJ. Fisher contemplates
moving West ere long. We are
sorry to lose so good neighbor.
He has some fine stock for sale, call
and see him before he moves away.
Your correspondent would like to
know where you would find the
eggs of wild goose beside in the
nest.
Miss Ollie Mcdaniel has been
visiting at Hickory Chapel for the
past two or three weeks.
Get your cans ready for the 18th
of March.
DIR. Petty has been riding day
and night since the la grippe has
made its appearance.
V. G. Thompson stepped over the
fence the other morning and never
touched rail. It's bouncing big
dishwasher.
We hope that the hog law and
dog assessment will be strictly en-
forced next year, especially in Coop
err District.
Marion Fry was visitor to your
city the early part of last week.
George Van Matre is going to
build new barn. Amos Fry con-
tractor.
George Beard is going to build a
house and barn in the spring.
With best wishes for the REGISTER
we close. PENNY
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1890-02-12

DEAD.-It is with sorrow that we
are called upon to announce the
death of Mrs. c. Shrewsbury, at
her home in Clifton, on last Satur-
day. She had been sick a long
while. She was a most excellent
woman, beloved and respected by
all who knew her. We tender our
sympathies to the bercaved hus-
band aud children. The deceased
had many warm personal friends
in >this place, who will be panied to
read this announcement of her
death.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1890-02-12
To Farmers

The Agricultural Insurance Company.
OF Watertown, New York, was organized
and commenced business in March, 1858.
with charter combining it's risks entire
] ly to farm property. The charter has
been amended so as to include private
residences in cities and villages, and
other property not more hazardous.-
The officers of the Company have never
allowed 1t TO be diverted from this poll
cy. Many OF its contemporaries of twen-
ty years ago. have been swept away by
the devastating fires in our large cities.
while, this Company by it's system of
isolation from business risks, has steadi-
~ pursued its prosperous course, win
ming lis way 10 popularity and strength.
until 1t stands second to no Company
Tor permanence and safety. Il, there
fore, confdentally appeals for patron
age to,the farmer, whose occupation ex-
empts him from business hazards: IN
those who have retired from bnsinesa
and its uncertainties, and desire securi.
ty for their lifetime accumulation: and
70 the business man who wishes 70 ex-
O---I'S NAo hOulc AfOfn the uncertainties
OF traffic-ofering each OF them an in
surance in harmony with his desires.-
Prudent men often deed their homes to
their wives TO preserve them from bust
ness calamity; legislatures pass exemp-
ton laws, and Congress Homestead bills
to secure homes; and the Agricultural
Insurance Company was organized for
their future protection from a calamity
that no law or human foresight can
guard against. A Company doing a
general business may be a protection
under ordinary circumstances; stiil it
lacks that element of security and GER
tainty offered by Company doing only
an isolated residence business. This
Company Is now admitted TO be the
strongest Company in the World. In la
specially. and its history of over thirty
years is Insufficient guarantee Of the pro-
lection afforded by its policies.
TIPPETT & BRO.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1890-02-12

The Singer Manufacturing Com
pany wants few good Agents, at
once. Call on A. NEwLAND, Agent.
office corner of Main and Sixth Sts.,
Point Pleasant. [ianl5-1m.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1890-02-12

Something new in valentines. At
VanGilder's Drug Store they have
valentines scented; making a satchet
powder with pretty motto on it.
They sell at 10 and % cents.
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DRUGS AND MEDICINES,

to be foand outside of the larger cities Great care is
taken that not many things allowed get out and
then only for a few days a time.
1t is the ntion to do only such business trans
acted honestly and pleasantly this end no one will be
allowed to misrepresent goods any kind We shall tell
you the defects of any article where KNOWN as its
merits.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1890-02-12

PENsIoNs.-Original, Thomas c.
Hannis, Five Mile; John III. Fergu-
son, Leon. Increase, Preston New
ell, Baden; Edward Staatz, South
Side. Through Chas. w. Phelps,
Esq, this city.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1890-02-12

Some excitement prevails In ou,
county, owing to tho fact that for.
eign parties are respecting for oil
We are assured that oil is to be
found in paying quantities. We
think it the duty of parties owning
land to give the proper parties the
necessary show. Many sharks are
now seeking leases, subject to the
ones obtained by j. E. Watson &
Co., through their representative
Mr.. w. II. Howard. We advise
them to BIO on their guard. The firm
mentioned are West Virginia peo-
pie and interested in the develop
ment of our State; others are rent
ing for the purpose of checking de-
velopment. Save your leases for
J. 4. Watson g. Co. X. X.
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Stand From Under.

TtRESPASSING in any manner. either
l. BY hunting. shooting, ranaine. tran
ping failing, herFying. nutting. or cut
ting timber, i hereby strictly iorbiddep
Oh our promises in Arbuckle and Union
pdstripts, without our consent, Is we are
determined 20 prosecute all, without re-
gard 20 who they may be, who violate
this notice. JOHN ARMSTRONG.
noy2Qly. @. W. MAUPIN.
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Our new saw mill located on the
banks of historic crooked creek, is
doing good business, and the firm
is well pleased at the outlook.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1890-02-12

Until the 18th of February will
offer my stock of Furniture at cost,
to make room for large stock in
the spring. w. b.. CABLE.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1890-02-12

Messrs. F. d. Hoy and Homer
Smith have purchased Mr.. ]. II.
Diehl's Boat Store, and are now en-
gagged in invoicing the stock. We
wish these gentlemen abundant sue
cess.
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Soldiers and Widows

AN now prepared to vigorously proe-
i ecute your claims for pensions and
arrears. Do not employ inexperienced
Agents. Twelve yearg at the bushes
teaches me this
iunela- CHAs. W. PHELPS.
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VAN GILDER'S
DRUG STORE.
POINT PLEASANT. w. VA.

Has one of the features of the town for over rs
During this time the Proprietor gone steadily
on, adding little by little, till he has of the
complete stocks of
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1890-02-12

Tippett Bros. have moved their
Life and Fire Insurance office to
tue front room over J. NJ. Adkins
Hardware Store where they will be
glad to meet their friends and Gus
toners.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1890-02-12

CHURCH NorIcE.-I will preach
at the Flats church on Saturday,
Feb. 18th, at 3 o'clock p. M, and on
Sunday morning and night.
J. A. SCOTT.
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THE BEST GOODS

in Drugs and Medicines will always be kept Quality is
everything in medicine, rather than cheapness.
good many things besides Drugs, too can be found
here Quite good stock of
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MARRIED.-Mr. Jake Hoover, of
this place, was married Saturday, at
Mason City, to Miss Lizzie Young.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1890-02-12

To regulate the stomach, liver and
bowels, DIR. Pierce's Pellets excel. One
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1890-02-12

In this paper we publish the
second annual statement of the
Mason County Building and Loan
Association. We want our readers
to scan 1t carefully and critically.
1t certainly makes good showing
in its earnings. Besides it has done
much good for the people around
here, in assisting them to secure
homes, and discharge mortgages.
If there ever was any prejudice
against this Association, it ought
to be dispelIed now.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1890-02-12

Weather Report-For this State,
to-day, fair and warmer.
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FIRE.-We learn that the new
store house and contents of Harvey,
Hagans & Co., Wholesale Grocers,
Mt Huntington, was burned this
morning at 2 o'clock. We have no
particulars, nor the amount of loss,
or the insurance.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1890-02-12

Call at o. B. Harper's for dress
goods and notions of all kinds. It's
the place to get sound, scrviceable
goods.
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Great reduction at Harper's in al
kinds of winter goods. They are
tossing bargains high!
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Chas. Mariner, who escaped from
Jail, an account of which we gave
last week, was arrested at Ironton,
and brought back and lodged in Jail.
He will not be apt to get away
again.
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a BIG TURTLE.-Mr. C. F. Hess
has on exhibition in his saloon win
dow large saltwater turtle, from
New Orleans, the weight of which
is l25 pounds. 1t is great curios-
ity, and the window is crowded
with people anxious to get peep
at it. He will kill it Saturday, and
serve it up in "turtle soup to his
friends and customers.
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STATIONERY

- NJ IONEhY
always hand including different grades and sizes of
papers and developers Pens great Variety steel
and gold
SMALL MUSICAL WARES,
such Volins and Bows Banjos Accordeons &C. and a
large stock of sPECTACLES and EYEGLASSES in
vte the attention of the public.
jan. &c. 1sso-1y.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1890-03-27
Remarkable Rescue.
G. NJ. DEWEY. NJ.

Mrs. Michael Curtain, Plainsfield,
Ill, makes the statement that she
caught cold, which settled on her
lungs; she was treated for month
by her family physician, but grew
worse. He told her she was a hope
less victim of consumption and that
no medicine could cure her. Her
druggist suggested DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption; she
bought bottle. and to her delight
found herself benefited from first
dose. She continued its use and
after taking ten bottles, found her.
self sound and well, now does her
own housework and Is as Well as she
ever was.-Free trial bottles of this
Great Discovery at w. G. CASTOR &
Co.'S drug store, large BOTTLES SOC.
and Sl.00