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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1891-08-15

WADEsrowN, August S.-Farmers are
nearly all done harvesting. The crop
of hay is light. Oats and wheat are
good corn is doing we'll and from ap.
pearances now will be good crop.
Died, Monday, Aug. 3rd. in her 18th
year, Kate, wife of DIR. +. w. Rose, Of
this place, and daughter OF Noah and
Narcissus Henderson, OF congestion Of
the brain. Funeral services were held
on Tuesday, Rev. S. S. White officia-
ting, after which her remains were
borne to their last resting place in the
cemetery, followed by large concourse
of people. Her parents and her bereav.
ed husband, to whom she had been
married less than three months have the
sympathy of the community.
Mrs. c. w. Edwards is very low with
nervous prostration.
Mr.. James Haines has been quite sick
for few weeks but at present is conval-
escent.
Miss Mamie Barrackman, who was
called here by the death OF her neice
has been spending this week with hel
sister, Mrs. Noah Henderson. She will
return to her home in Wheeling thi,
morning.
Miss Eva and Fannie Dye, of Jolly
town, have been visiting friends in this
vicinity during the week.
The Hostettler blind family gave al
entertainment in the Nj. T.. Church a
this place on Wednesday evening last.
l.. III. Wilson returned home from
Missouri last Thursday, where he hat
been on visit for few weeks.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1891-08-15

GEORGETOWN, Aug. l0.-Each week
as it goes by shows that muscle is kept
busy. For even while the harvest is be-
ing pushed to completion the shrill toot
Of the thresher whistle is heard and the
hammer of the carpenter and mason,
and our district while making no preten-
tons to boom shows decided evidence OF
improvement and prosperity.
We notice that f. M. Michael, OF
Stewards Run, has put up an addition
to his house consisting OF four rooms.
Henry Michael is putting up grain
house, corn crib and wagon shed COM
bined.
J. S. Cordray is erecting an entire new
dwelling house and the contractor is
working a considerable force and we
learn they go from Cordray's to Major
Stewards to put up dwelling house for
him, the cellar and foundation for same
being now nearly completed. These,
with the improvements heretofore made
during the summer is making decided
showing of progressiveness.
The Board Of Education met here Fri.
day and as usual the agent was on hand
to purchase the new apparatus fol
teaching physiology, &c.
A good many cattle have been taker
away by shippers recently, Win Keenel
being the principal buyer
We noticed c. Michael & Son de
livering 25 head OF 1850 ID. steers Satur
day.
There was also number OF lamb.
taken up recently, but our people are
likely to find use for their money to pay
taxes, sugar bounties, &c.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1891-08-15

MAIDsvILLE, Aug. 10,-Farmers are
done harvesting, and now the shrill
whistle of the steam thresher is heard.
Everly Bros. were theshing in this
vicinity last week. Wheat is yielding
well. NJ. NJ Courtney had liz dozens
and 80 bushels OF wheat
Mrs. Sarah Tapp, who fell and hurt
herself SO badly some time ago is i'm
proving. Drs. Brock and Wade are at
tending her.
Miss Lizzie Sanders has returned from
visit TO Warrington.
Rev. Geo. Conway, OF New Brighton,
Pa, and Prof w. w. Tapp, of West
Grafton, are both expected home on q
visit this week
There was match game near here on
last Friday between the California and
Vaudeville base ball clubs. Score 8 to Z
in favor OF Vaudeville.
j. M. Waters and d. ID. Fortney went
to Fairmont on business to-day.
The last quarterly meeting of the Nor
gantown M. P. circuit will be held at
this place nextSaturday andSunday Aug.
18th and 10TH The pastor, Rev. d. III.
Davis, has given general satisfaction at
this place, and we hope he will return
next year.
Miss Della Hill, of Marion county, is
visiting her grandfather Thornton Con-
away.
Mrs. Tillie LazzelI and her grand
father we're visiting in Morgantown last
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. 7. II. Tapp were recent
ly visiting their daughter Mrs. Donley at
Bald Hill.
Mrs. Margaret Davis went to Ohio
on Monday to visit friends.
j. 7. Stoker and James Fortney are
prepared to do all kinds of repairing
on wagons and buggies.
Quarterly meeting will be held at this
place on the 18th and 10Th insts.
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The Gregg Reunion.

The family reunion held at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas M
Gregg on the 9Th inst, was one OF
the most enjoyable affairs ever held
in town. There were present mum
Der of the relatives of both Mr.. and
Mrs. Gregg, several of whom arrived
on the afternoon train just in time
to partake of the elegant supper
prepared and during the dis
cussing of which the party was en-
tertained with many pleasant rem
iniscences of childhood days passed
under the parental roof. Those
present we're: John G.. Taylor and
wife, of Alliance, Ohio; Mr.. and Mrs.
Moses Morton and daughter, Mrs.
Wilkins. of Fairview, Ohio; P. S.
johnson and wife, Miss Lizzie Coop
er and Mrs. M. j. Baker, of East
Bethlehem, Pa. Columbus Long and
wife, of West Morgantown. Mrs. d.
b. Watkins, of Homestead, Pa, was
the only sister not present John
M. Gregg and wife and Mr.. and Mrs.
Oscar Gregg, of Morgantown.
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Laurel Iron Works.

LAUREL IRON Works, Aug. 10.-Kus
sart and Ridgway are ON the west side
threshing.
Harvest is about over and some have
begun to pillow for wheat. Grasshoppers
are more plentiful than grain.
A great number of the city folks are
leaving and more are coming every day
There are more on Cheat this season
than ever before. The brass band that
accompanied the large club from Pitts.
turned to the city. They gave us some
excellent music while here.
Mrs. Irwin Swindler, of Palatine
spent last week with her parents Mr.
and Mrs. Isaac Blaney.
Also Mr.. and Mrs. Arnett, of Palatine
were at the same place.
Misses Jennie and Linnie Blaney, Of
Dunbar, and Lester Blaney and family,
of Lemont, Pa, are stopping at the same
place.
Rev. R. G. Dean and family were Wis
iting friends here Saturday and Sunday.
Rev. Dean preached his last sermon
for this conference year to a large and
attentive audience at Calvary yesterday.
1t is the desire of all that he shall return
another year.
Thomas Jarrett, of Scottdale, Pa, is
here with relatives.
Miss Minnie Conway, who has been
the guest of Miss Frances Donaldson,
returned to her home to-day.
Charles Goodwin and wife were Wis
iting friends at Fairchance Saturday.
Miss Ida Donaldson, who has spent
the summer at Scottdale, is at home.
Miss Belle Lewellen accompanied by
her sister-in-law Mrs. Frank Lewellen
are stopping at John Jenkins
Lowry Warman has purchased fine
buggy.
Miss Clara Hastings is at home from
Kansas City where she has been teach
ing.
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West M0rgantOwn.

WEST MoRGANTowN, Aug. l1.-Misses
Edna Furman, of Cassville, and Rena
Dowden, of Fairmont, were guests of Rev.
Chidister and family last week.
Mr.. Corn, of Pittsburg, is visiting his
cousin Mrs. P. H. Keck.
w. w. Keener and wife were visiting
friends over Cheat Sunday.
Mr.. Charlie Scott and Miss Lille Hem
men were guests Of friends here Sunday.
Burglars attempted to force an en-
trance to P. H Keck's residence few
nights since but were discovered and
frightened off.
Keener's shipped large lot of cattle
east yesterday.
Thanks to Ernest Hayes for bust
ness call one evening last week
The foundation for VIM. Sheets new
house is completed
Misses Lucy and Nellie Chalfant were
guests of Mrs. W. w. Keener last week.
judging from appearances we will
have wedding to report before long.
Mrs. B. NJ. Jones was visiting friends
here Thursday
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Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real es-
tate have been admitted to record in
the county clerks office since our
last report:
MORGAN DISTRICT
L. S. Brock, S. S. Wade and j. M
Reed to Jos. A. McLane, fraction OF
lot, AZ feet 8 inches by 20 feet, on
Peasants street Morgantown, ex.
change of lots.
Jos. A. McLane to Lizzie V. FOL
lar, same lot, love and affection.
I. j. Meeks and S. G. Chadwick
and wives to Thomas Warman,
acres and Is poles, 1925.
CLINTON DISTRICT.
Allen H. Kisner to Helen S. Sum
mers and heirs, Isl acres, possession
retained for grantor's life, love and
affection.
Thomas f. Watson to Clyde E.
Hutchinson, lots l., 2, 8, A, 5, 6 and
Z, Opekiska, $3.50.
GRANT DISTRICT.
r. S. Michael and wife to S. J. and
j. W. Kennedy, 5 acres, 81 800.
cAss DISTRICT.
George c. Baker, special commits
sioner, to Zimri Ammons, 20 acres,
one rood, Cosgray land, 500.
BATTELLE DISTRICT.
Eli White and wife to O. L. Talk
ington and Cordelia, his wife, go
acres and 81 poles, $2250.
j. W. Woodruff to VIM. Talking
ton, town lot in Wise, $75.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1891-08-15
THE STEPHENS SUICIDE.


On our first page is the evidence
taken before the coronor's Jury in
the Bowen stephens snicide case.
Below is another account of the sad
event with some interesting history
of the dead mans life taken from
the Waynesburg Republican:
On Tuesday evening we received
word by telephone from friend at
Blacksville of a very sad occurrence
which had taken place there that
afternoon. Bowen Stephens. a
prominent and wealthy farmer was
found in his stable with his throat
cut; razor lay at his side and the
deed had been committed by him
self. The cause of the rash act is
thought to have been dependency
and an unbalanced mind. as the
result of sickness.
He had been sick for several weeks
and complained and appeared des-
pendent. He was taken down three
or four weeks ago with what the doc
tor pronounced nervous prostration.
but he had recovered so that be was
able to go about. His family tried
to keep him at the house as much
as possible. On Tuesday after din
ner he went to his stable, which is
not far from the house. In short
time his wife went to the stable, and
on leaving, asked him to come to the
house. He replied that be would
be up shortly" She then went to
the house and thought no more
about his absence until supper time
When the men came in from work
and Mrs. 5. discovered her husband
was not with them she asked one of
the men to go to the stable and see
if he was there. The man returned
and said he could not find him.
Mrs. Stephens then went to the
stable herself and discovered her
husband lying on the floor dead, his
throat terribly cut and razor lying
by his side. The griefstricken wo-
man informed the others Of the sad
discovery and soon many persons
|
Bowen Stephens was about AZ
years of age and leaves wife and
five or six children. He was a son
of Washington Stephens, deceased,
late of Wayne township this county,
and his brothers are: Rev. Leroy
Stephens, President of the Mt. Pleas
ant, Pa, Institute; Spencer Stephens,
of Mt. Morris and Minor and Grant
Stephens, of Brooks, this county
He was wealthy and highly re-
spected citizen. When young
man he had married Miss thinner
man, daughter of Robert thinner
man, deceased, of Wayne. He had
for number of years been a lead
ing member of the Methodist Epis-
copal church and was a very devout
man, holding family worship, and
attending strictly to all church du-
ties. He was the owner of three or
four good farms and was quite
wealthy. This summer he has been
having erected a large and hand
some residence in Blacksmith. 1t is
thought the worry of looking after
this work together with the manage
ment of his business, after his health
became poor, had something to do
with causing the dependency
which no doubt brought on temper
airy insanity.
Justice of the Peace, Chris. Ten
ant held an inquest
The sad occurrence was great
shock to the community around
Blacksville and to Mr.. Stephens
many friends and acquaintance all
over the country. OF his children
the oldest is daughter, now a
young lady. The family and friends
have the sympathy of all.
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j. n. Miller Robbed.

A few nights since during the ab
sence of Mr.. and Mrs. Joe r. Miller
from their residence on Spruce street
an entrance was effected to the par
Tor by the tearing out of the wire
screen in one of the windows. The
thief or thieves went through several
bureau drawers, overlooking two
pocket books containing small sums
of money and a $50 gold watch, be
sides considerable other jewelry.
The only articles missed were a
silk umbrella, a smoking jacket, and
gold breast pin. The thief judg-
ing by the articles taken is
something of a dude. Mr.. Miller
has obtained a clue we learn that
may lead to the detection of the
thief.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1891-08-15
Some Extraordinary Bargains in Fine
Dress Suits.

Mr.. F. X. O'Kelly, the well known
merchant tailor, offers now to sell
any suit in the house until Septem-
Der 1st at the actual cost of goods
and labor for making them up.
There are many patterns on his
shelves of the finest French cassi-
meres, cheviots and cloths, as every
one knows he only buys the best.
No better workmanship is turned
out anywhere than comes from his
establishment. Every one further
knows that Mr.. O'Kelly's word is as
good as his bond and in making the
above offer he means just what he
says. 1t is seldom such an offer is
made and it will pay to take advan-
tage of it whether you need to buy
or not He has placed orders for
big lot of new stock and takes this
method of clearing the present
stock in order to make room for the
new.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1891-08-15
He is a PHILOSOPHER.

Hon. c. L. Caldwell, of Parkers-
burg, Prosecuting Attorney for Wood
county, was here few days ago ON
business. Besides being a big man,
leading lawyer and an affable gen
tleman he is philosopher. In con
versation with our scribe Charley
said there were three ways of dealing
with an editor: first let him alone,
don't reply to his remarks about you
in any way. Well, that he didn't
think the best, for the editor could
keep right on exposing a mans weak
nesses and holding him up to public
gaze until he was ruined. The sec
ond way was to get big musket and
go and shoot the editor-shoot him
dead. Now l don't think that is
the best way either, because the
editor is generally good man, shrewd
bold, always saying something good
of his town and his county; adver-
Using the place, saying good words
for those who appreciate them and
doing great many things to advance
his community that most people
never think of. Then besides that
it wouldn't be right to shoot him,
and it would be very dangerous. The
editor is not the fellow to run. He
isn't easily scared; his muscles are
generally well developed and ninety
nine times in a hundred the Lord is
on his side. No. l am opposed to
the shooting idea, because people
who go cunning for editors generally
get shot themselves. There is only
one other way to deal with an editor
and that is the way l always do. 1t
is this If l owe him anything I go
and pay him. If l don't have the
money l get move on myself and
raise it. If l have nothing coming
to me that / can collect l go and
borrow that / can pay the editor.
That is right and it makes the editor
feel good, besides easing my con-
science Yes sir, that is the proper
way to do. You are always then on
good terms with the editor and his
good will and good words are money
to me and every other man who is
good for anything. nearly always
find the editor on the right side of
every public question and he is a
host when he starts out to battle for
the right. And if you will always
keep him paid up you will always
find him right. Yes sir, that is the
way to deal with an editor"
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Preston County Notes.
Kingwood Journal.

VIM. G. Brown, Fitz Mcdonald
and DIR. George H. McGrew left on
Monday morning for an extensive
trip through several West Virginia
counties, portions of Virginia and
Pennsylvania. They will drive about
three hundred miles and be gone ten
days. They rode in Mr.. Browns
new democrat" wagon and drove a
pair of bronchos.
THE HARTLEY FAMILY REUNION.
At Masontown on July 81, and
Aug. l, was held the third biennial
reunion of the descendants, children
and grandchildren of Peter M. Hart
ley, who died few years ago at his
old home at the age of 70 years. The
children, eight in number, are all
living and with one exception were
present with their families. In all
thirty-seven members.
The visiting members arrived on
Friday evening and were made to
feel that they we're once more
at home, by the eloquent adj
dress of welcome delivered by E. M.
Hartley and responded to by J. M.
Hartley Saturday, reunion day
proper, was spent in delightful
manner by the entire family, pic
nicing in small grove, just a
stones throw from the site of the
old homestead. The elder members
acted as judges while the younger
members INDUCED in athletic exer-
cises, which proved very interesting
and enjoyable. Later came music
and literary exercises by the differ
ent members.
On Saturday after finishing the
regular programme the evenings ex-
ercises were closed by fine display
of fire works, which was viewed with
great delight by the town people as
well as by the reunion folks.
On Sunday morning by special ar
rangcment Rev. Willard Pell deliv-
cred splendid sermon at the M. K.
church and on Sunday evening the
reunion closed with prayer by S. C.
and the old hymn, "God be with
You Till we Meet Again.
z
We are giving IL cents per pound
for nice country butter ut the Farm.
/ Gf*o Store. s. 4 ..l !. n N a n,
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1891-08-15
Marriages.,

Fox-STEwART-Mr Richard NJ
Fox, of the firm of A. NJ. Fox d Sons,
of this place, and Miss Mary Stew
art, of Arnettsville, Monongalia coun
ty, were married last Monday at the
Wallace House, Morgantown, The
Rev. S. Hamilton Day officiating.
The bride is well known here, having
graduated from our Normal School.
She is popular young lady. Mr.
and Mrs. Fox left for Pittsburg and
other points Immediately after their
marriage and have not yet returned
-Fafrmont Vest Virginian. The
bride is the daughter of Mr.. S. C.
Stewart, one of our bes: known citi-
,puc
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1891-08-15

Summerundershirts, IS cts.
Hirschman's.
Mems working shoes, IS cts,
Hirschman's.
Mems fine shoes, sI.oo,
Hirschman's.
Big reduction in straw hats,
Hirschman's.
Newline night shirts, Hirsch-
mans.
Stacy Adams & Cos Best
shoes, Hirschman's.
Don't buy shoes until you
see Hirschman's.
Don't buy clothing until you
see Hirschman's.
Don't buy anything until
you see Hirschman's. You
will see the best line and the
lowest prices at
HIRSCHMANS.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1891-08-15
EastOn.

EAsToN, Aug. 1O.--Miss Emma Hare,
of Fairmont, is visiting her uncle James
Hare.
The Sunday school convention passed
off very pleasantly at Avery, there be-
ing great many in attendance.
There was Sunday school picnic held
in Milton Pixler's woods Saturday the
Sth, which was enjoyed by all those who
attended.
Born, unto Rev. and Mrs. A. d. Perry
July 2Sth, daughter.
Mary Shay is visiting relatives at Fair
chance, Pa.
Mrs. George Doty and son Earl, Of
Columbus, Ohio, are visiting Mrs. Doty &
father, John Parftt, and other relatives
in this neighborhood.
Mrs. Harvey Fisher is visiting rela-
tives here.
Harvey Jaco and wife were visiting al
James Houses last Sunday.
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HON. JOHN L. GEYER
A Member Of the Ohio Legislature in
Town.


for Reelection Very Good.
Hon. John L. Geyer, leading
member of the Ohio Legislature, with
his family has been in town for q
week past. Mr.. Geyer is taking a
little summer vacation and started
from Cincinnati by boat coming to
the head of navigation. His home
is at Paulding, Ohio, and he is very
genial, intelligent gentleman. He
has served three terms in the Ohio
Legislature and is the democratic
nominee for state senator from the
32nd district, in which there is a
democratic majority Of six thousand,
so Mr.. Geyer is sure to get there
with plenty to spare.
A New DOMINION scribe met him
and proceeded to apply the pump.
He is very smooth, easy talker,
cautious, choice in his language and
we will guarantee from his manner
is very popular gentleman at home.
The scribe asked Mr.. Geyer what
Gov. Campbells prospects were and
he answered about thus:
'There is reasonable prospect of
his election. Many republicans will
vote directly for him and many others
have gone into the third party. 1t
is largely composed of the dissatis-
fed element of the repub lican party,
men who know they are unjustly
Tn a1 nd n 1xr hn
but who cant jump clear over into the
democratic party at one leap"
Are there any dissatisfied demo-
Gratis in Ohio? inquired the newspa
per man?
practically none. Every one
blames the republican party for the
legislation of the last 30 years. No
one else is responsible, for they have
done all the legislating for that time"
Suppose Mckinley is elected will
that be considered a high tariff vic
tory?
mot at all. Ohio is naturally a
republican state by about 10000 and
unless this majority is largely in
creased it can in no way be consider
ed victory. If Mckinley should
be elected by small majority it
will then be practically defeat; but
if Governor Campbell is elected it
will be republican Waterloo and
will settle the Presidential contest of
1872. In any event / have no doubt
of the election of the democratic can
didate then. Everything points that
way now"
Mr. Geyer is well informed on To-
cal and national politics and we found
knew more about West Virginia than
one would suppose. We invite him
to hang up his hat and make himself
at home.