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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1891-04-25
Millions of Railroad Ties.

Some statistician has estimated that
1926, 08s. $50 railroad ties now rest under
the 161, 1897 miles of track laid in the
United States at the present time. No
road uses less than 2, $40 ties mile, and
some lines over which the traffic is
heavy lay 2,S16 or more. The average
life of tie is about five years. SO that
the yearly consumption of ties is about
S5, ,217.616
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1891-04-25
DISAPPOINTMENT.

She had pretty, dimpled face,
Her modest form was full of grace -
And /? -
Well, adored her, confess:
Without her 'twould be happiness
To die.
So one May night / told her so, --
begged her not to bid me 60 - s.
Away.
hinted that my life I'd take.
But that a word from her would make
Me stay.
"Only word" said she, you ask ?"
Why surely it's an easy task,
And so
I'll grant your prayer and make you stay
But all the word that | can say
Is: Mo"
-[Journal of Education.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-02-15
PORTLAND.

PoRrLAND. O., February Nv. i.
Smith. former resident of Portland, but
now of Minnesota. is spending a short
time with his many friends here.
The engine, Familiarity known as odd
Eleven Spot" has been removed from
Portland to Jewett, and consequently Port
land IS deprived OF the presence OF several
popular railroad men
a fight between the pit boss and u mule
driver in the Kelly coal mines created quite
an excitement on Thursday. the men all
coming out of the mines in consequence
thereof. The origin of the trouble seems
TO have been the failure of the driver 10 put
i'm an appearance on Tuesday, and the ina
bilitv Of the foreman TO get out the al In
consequence.
The greatest social event of the winter
was the party given by Mr.. and Mrs. WA.
Ward on Thursday night. These present
were. Mr.. and Mrs W II. Robinson, OF
River Lawn: Charles COmley and sisters
Mamie and Sadie, of Adena; Miss Clara
Zane, Of Wheeling Island: Miss Clara
Chapman. of Steubenville; Frank Laugh
lin Merchant. OF Adena; Captain 7. V.
Moore, C. s. Bigger J. 7. Hodgen, G. w.
Crinklaw, Chas. Saber. each accom-
panied by his better half: DR..
". d. Hoge. Frank and John
Stringer. Albert Oliver, W L. Smith,
G.. w. Collins. r. Sarber, c. l.. Bryte, F.
NJ. Young and Misses Edna Hodgen, Anna
and Minnie Stringer, Jessie Betton and
Clara Burkett The music vas furnished
by Prof. Shnckley's band, of Morning Sun.
Charley Mason says il was pretty big
dance" Some of the ladies in town who
don't dance" embraced the opportunity Of
passing by and taking in the situation,
ANYHOW.
II. T.. Hobson, W. ]. Sanderson, Misses
Sadie and Clara Neel. besides several 9th
ers Of Portland, are attending the teachers
examination at Steubenville to-day.
Prof. Schoield's attempt to organize a
singing class on Thursday night proved a
failure. The attempt seems to have been
supplanted by another to organize a class
in penmanship. which by the way bids far
to be success, as nearly the required
number has been obtained 10 form a class:
The instructor will be Prof. j. b. Nicely, OF
the Martins Ferry schools. who by the
way is a citizen of Portland.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-02-15
WASHINGTON. PA.

WASHINGTON. PA, February l4.-James
X. Alexander left on TUESDAY for Wood
field. Ohio. to assume the editorship Of the
Spirit Of Democracy. Mr. Alexander has
been one Of the editors of the Rcricc ana
Examiner for the past year. and has host
of friends in this city who wish him sue
cess.
Mrs. Joshua Wright delightfully."- re-
ceved on Tuesday evening in honor OF her
guests. Mrs. w F. Wright, Of Buffalo,
y. Y, and Mrs. l.. G.. Linn, of Butler, Pa.
The Baptist congregation OF this city
has purchased the piece Of ground on East
Bean street, owned by the Ramsey heirs,
and will erect costly church ediiice.
1t is generally understood that John Nc
Keown the oil king, left no will. His for
tune is estimated at from five TO ten mil
lion dollars. In 1869 he built a house in
Parker. which cost him 800, and was liv-
ing in il when the sheriff sold his house
hold goods at auction, and he continued 10
live in it until 1889, when ne was worth
=. 600. 900 McKeown's Martin No has
produced a greater quantity of oil than any
other oil well in the United States. II has
aggregated over 10000 barrels.
James Wiley. G.. a. Bailey, William
Brvson. and Jacob Miller, compose party
which leaves the first of the week for Flo
rida and other southern points OF interest.
Mrs. Charles Hobbs and son, Of Wheel.
ing. visited Mrs Hobbs parents, Mr. and
Mrs J. Y Hamilton, this week.
Miss LOttie Hays, OF South Franklin
street, is visiting her brother at Columbus,
Ohio.
Miss Alice Hull left this week for an ex-
tended visit among friends in New York
City
The contest for Burgess is becoming in
teresting. There are a number OF asplrants
for the honor, among whom are Major sam
uel Hazlett and Harvey Nankirk. Esq
The election will be held on Tuesday.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-02-15
FAIRaIONT.

F,nuoNr. " Va. February a. The
protractcd meetings al the NJ. L. and NJ. T..
churches still continue with Increased IN
terest Up 20 the present time about 100
conversions have taken place al these
churches. and the seekers eau vet Oe
counted by the scores On last sunday
morning thirty-ivc persons were admitted
90 the membership of the NJ. Z. church,
twenty four Of whom were baptized. On
the same day large number joined the NJ
p church This is Che greatest revival
that has struck FairmOut for several years.
and It's influence IS very striking, the big
meeting being the genera, subject Of con
verSl,iOu a y NJ L y viii soon Oe or
gaured. quite large sum Of money having
been subscribed by our citizens FOR that
purpose This Is aU organization that our
people should heartily ag,tate. as It's IN
fuenccS will keep many young man out
~ bad company anu give them ana oppo-
tuu,ty to cain some useful knowledge. is "a
frst class library will De a pr9m.ucu, feat
urc OF thc association
Prof Sims business college Is .u "a -four
.~hirc condition. \ uew department
te'crraphy- has boon recently added and
JAS 4 Montgomery, prominent opera
.or. has been secured TO teach this art. We
are glad 90 say that this institution IS meet
iac with the success 70 80 well merits
The wh.sky-vcujers iu this town are
gradually decreasing 4 short Tine since
seven II these uuisanceS could be counted.
bat very recently three ot them have quit
the business This week the other four.
with quite large number OF witnesses.
were summoned before Squire Couiwuy.
They were made 90 give q bond Ot $40
ea,h mot sell any more before the next
GRAND jury. which meets the second Tues
iay iu March. and the witnesses were each
recognized in the sum Of so 20 appear As
witnesses before the grand jury.
The BODY OF Charlie, joyce, who was
drowned iu the Mouougaheia river. about
one mile east Of here on Wednesday after
noon. mention OF which appeared In the
Gt1r-rre Thursday has not been recover
cd The river being high. il is quite prob
able tle body has hoafed away
O,-o Cor0.u Is having the foundation
laid fora large building on The lower side
of B0ruev street, near the stone bridge X
,vi bo b)Nlco feet two stories high and
ve understand. WILL beu>ed FOR q builder,
supply depot
Rev Buchanan of Alorgdutowu. preached
al able sermon iu Che Presbyterian Church
on Wednesday night
Mrs. Jas. ". Rajabalgh has purchased
-ls X tchie property, ou Locust avenue.
Col &. J. Smith. OF The Fairu1nt l'irr.
spent -le week lu laricSton
Ms a0e,a Barker aai da-gatey,
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-02-15
PIEDMONT.

PIEDMONT. W. Va. February IA
six-m1uths-o.d child of John Sable died
Thursday
Miss Kate Shaushnessy arrived home
from Baltimore Tuesday.
Rev. II Moore. of keyser. Will preach
,u me Presbyterian church Sunday night
Beach < Bowers MINISTRIES appear here
Tuesday night.
Mr. y W Sch0ppert aud wife and Jas.
Hughes are IN Baltimore.
George Daddysman has moved ais iam-y
to Tins place
ID r. Graham mas sold his store 20 W.
- SmauwOod Nh G. will leave shortly
for Gaines vile. Fla TO accept pos ton
in the First National Bank OF that city.
The friends OF the L. Il. Church viii
hold "a fair February III 20 = of this month,
in l Mon Hall
4 festival wi. commence ia the base
ment OF 81 John NJ. L Church, south
Charles. ALA. Cal Barnard was ar
rested THURSDAY night aud taken 70 Cum
berlaud on charge OF taking watch and
some money from Charles DuSn, OF near
here
Rev r. C. Porter, of HeySer, wa. deliy-
cr au address 10 the X of - al the ami
ver,ary In the Opera House February 9th.
Len Weedy viii open Il fresh meat mar
kef next week
r y Tiddy'> house va, burglariled aSt
Wednesday night
Miss I.;llie Lannon. Of 81. Paul MINI,
b, Goa visit here.
There is talk Of iOcal talent producing
~Piuaiore' in the near future for the ben
eft of 81 James u. l.. Church
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-02-15
BENwooD

EeauA q CrccSard VIII ro,1r. 90 RAJ
-,-r Coles. no Bethlehem. PA. This week.
Mrs Is Patterson handsomely enter
t.fr,d rhe ladies A.t Society with "a
.,r supper last Thursday evening. 10
her residence ou Main street
Mss McClunAey. ot Cameron. WAS Che
e,,.~, of friends here last wees
Mss While A. Warmer OF the South
End. was tho guest of No.aisv-c friends
last week
Some OF the members OF Hancock Post
attended the exercises of thc o.. * H post
u BeIll~. FRIDAY evening
Jnhn Schaun. a popular wc.ter 10 ,he
t.u. WORKS. is cu tle sick list
Mrs " p Hovt. 0f Raylrswoot. IS Che
e,..~t OF Mr. T.. Essev
NJ ana Mrs Nntoa Nrrclu. 0f Bridge
pore. were guests 90 Mrs IL. Stewart YES
tcriay
John Lave,e. of Main street. f., suffering
a ,.c-r OF typhoid fever
Ot,o Dolocar and Charles carp havr rc
t.r..i from d "trip % Pit-S1cr-.
Nf-> Theodore Miller OF North belWoot.
lis seriously 3d.
Avery pleasant ~urpr.s, party WAS ,e0-
de-oi Mrs. C. Serch. OBJ NcNcchcn street
less, evening f.e AFFAIR." vis'ye. managed
..at .,s~ ca'oyab'c -o tlc extreme
T-t,N 90 Il h0lt their rc--.lr meeting
rc--r-r.N evening a u. attendance IS
l.-r.a ass There VIII oc business of IMPORT,
ans. Uctorerhc .oc-c.
Tlrn bows lai fear-- D'.0r1 Squire
H'. tr.-ly o. -lt cu -ar caar-e OFF 1rl--
Il-~ p Morgan w.l shortly leave GOA q
N-- O.. friends u Nl-----ror.
r.e trustees sale ot -ee smith p- perry.
o, N.u --.'c,. took ra.e yesterday lt
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-02-15
BURLINGTON.

BrRLINGroN, O.. February lit seems
that Burlington is bound to be up with the
times. by the number OF parties and dances
that are going on every week. On Tuesday
evening there was delightful party given
at Mr. Cochran's, and on Friday evening
there was a dance given at Mr.. Apple
garth's On Saturday evening Charles
Reese entertained a number Of his friends
by giving 4 hop.
Miss Fannie Pnester, OF Wellsburg, IS
visiting friends here.
VIM. Thompson, of Martins Ferry, has
moved his family to Glcun's run, and John
MCGlumphy has moved from here to Mar
TINS Ferry
.Jchn Weatherson, of Short creek, was
here on Tuesday
Mrs. 4. j. Wheatly and son John. OF
Wellsburg. were visiting friends here this
week
W Wallace, Esq. of Philadelphia, Pa,
we're the guest OF friends here the past
week
Mrs. j. Ulrich. who has been seriously
il FOR the past two weeks. Is improving
slowly
Mrs. VIM. Howell and Miss +. Lewis, OF
.Etnaville were the guests Of Mrs. Ulrich
on Tuesday.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-02-15
NEW MARTIN>VILLE.

New MARTINS, SMILE. ". Va, February
a. Judge Jacobs pronounced sentence on
James McMaSterS and William Main. the
murderers of Benton Higgins. Tor ~ years
In the pententiary Sentence was also
pronounced on kim0ail for rape for four
wears in the penitentiarl. The prisoners
were taken 10 Moundsville on Saturday
mornings train
This has been ;he longest term OF Court
for 10 years
James Chaplain was a. Matdmoris. O..
on business Saturday.
Leave voUr orders for the REGISTER AZ
Lappert's bakery.
f. y. Lappert was AT Marion ami organ
ifed "a lodge of tue Jr O. L. \. NJ
The progressive euchre club gave 500
ciable hop al the kOoutz Opera House on
Thursday evening. There were about -
couples present, who Kept step 20 the Opera
House orchestra.
Great credit is due 10 Jos. Mcintyre in
the able way he defended the defendants.
Main and McNaSter>. in the la,e tria.-
.odge 40. :. Jr O. L. 4. NJ, expects 10
attend the Washington birthday parade Il
Wheeling on the Plat
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-02-15
NEIGHB0RH00D.
WEAT HAS BEEN GOING or n NEAR BY
TOWNS TRg PAST WEEK.
Sea- Aaas Happenings an E7so.s % Losa. IL
,sresi Gathered By "Rsgs:sr Reporters.
Readable Resume o. Tie NsFs
PARRERSBURG.

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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-02-15

Nav. departed this morning for 81 LOUIS,
Mo where they will make their future
home. Mrs. Barker was accompanied as
FAR as Cincinnati by her son Dallas VIII
will make that city his home ,-,s
Beach K Bowers minstrels are oooAeu
for Thursday night at Canton Armory'
Miss Hattie Hough has returned IRON 9rl d
lengthy visit TO her brother Fred. III Gu
Fred. Prichard. of Manningtou' was IN
Mis-: Elite Watson, of Locust avenue, is
in Clarksburg, the guest Of MIR. ana MIS-
Judge Maxwell. .,.
from a visit of several weeks TO relatives
In Indiana. 1,.,,..
day NJ
valuable horse belonging TO A NJ
King died on Wednesday night. -.
Homer Pastor has purchased the interest,"
Of John Arnett IN the Upton beer shop
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-02-15
CLARINGTOS.

CIAEINGToN. O. February l4-George
He'll IS visiting relatives at Woodsfield this
week
Presiding Elder DR. Mills preached in
the NJ. +. Church last Sunday evening.
Thomas Gates, of Moundsville. was IN
town Thursday
G.. ". Hubacher was at Woodsield this
week to draw the funds for Salem town
ship.
The Clarington planning mill shipped
lot of lumber on tne Courier last Thurs
day.
Charles Cochran left for Pittsburgh this
morning. He mas gone to buy his spring
goods
Miss Annie Blazer left for Pittsburgh
this morning. Report says sac has gone
away 20 De married.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-02-15
TORONTO.

ToRoNTo, O.. February 1.-THE Torou
to Syndicate well on the Wallace farm
came in at ten o'clock this morning, and
proves to be an enormous gusher; "enough,
as Contractor Owens remarked this morn
ing. ITO supply every house and manufac
turing plant in Toronto" The well is To-
Gated probably in direct line about one
mile from this place, and piping the pro
duct here will be an easy matter, II IS also
said that this discovery makes the proba
blity of the field extending up towards
Toronto. The stockholders are iubilan'
over the strike.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-02-15
Health is Wealth

Dr. +. C. VESTS NEaYE t.
GENT, n guaranteed spec fr
ness. Commissions FIf- rt
Headache. Nervous P-.-fr
use Of alcohol or tolsrr1. .-
Depression. SOft.nIuy 70 '- h-
insanity and leading -l ui-.
Premature Old Aye. i.---r.---
ia either sex, Inyolua "a. .
rOsrhm caused by r-Ir'
Self-A bu-e or Oge' .Z~
.sins onr month - 1f.f-'
boxes FOR $50. sent D. re
% pflc=.
Guarantee ST. 81
10 cure any case m
W. Tor ~In DONr,. accom-
lend %. pDrcha--f
fund The money }; ~ '-.
cure OLarant--- i--r.- &c
NOLAN
Druggists. Sole A2-u
MarEei and Twelfth
lalp.dAKc
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-02-15
NOTICE.

W. have been appointed tA- Agents o' The
Champion Iron 60. ~ krntYu. a.. fb- largest
Iron and Fence and OrnHmrn'ri Works u me
T-nit4d state. They manufacture - different
stylas OK Fence. Cemetery bot knSo-ures.
Builder, Iron Work. Iron Stairway. Braes"is
FOR Balcouirs. Nerauda Columns. Nrranda kail'
iugs Iron Tree Guard-. Us indow Guards. S"ii@es
and Chairs. Entrance Oates. Iron Posts OAlFAh
lied Iron Work Fire Escape. DO. So.
Making . specially pf thi- cirss 81 work sud
having - ,ulendidir equipped pnnt. they are
prepared fo mas. much closer prices tAsn cat
b. Obtained Elsewhere. We shall be- pleased \
show l-sig aud quote pier,
A. SWEENEY & SON,
deSlh Wheeling W Va.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-01
THE ROANOKE TIMES, SUNDAY. NOVEMBER /, 1891.

cheap money, which in ten years would
have to be altered and extended at dou.
BILE or three limos tho expense. 1t is the
duty OF tho present Council to look out
for tho welfare Of this community in
such way that future Councils shall
not be embarrassed by careless expert
ments Of the present days.
To.take the bull right by the horns-is
not all this opposition to Mr.. Hering's
plan simply on attempt Of one or two
wealthy corporations to insure them
selves from any damages, real or imagi-
nary, to be done to valuable real estate
owned by them? But whose interests
are first to be considered by the present
Council?
The welfare of this community of
$4,000 souls, who have intrusted tho
councilmen to act for them as their SER
wants or the welfare of one or two
rich corporations. Let every citizen
consider and answer this question for
himself and there will be no doubt
about the result. 1 say with TIE TIMES,
"let no doubtful piece of extravagant ex-
penditure mar the record of the present
Council" And add, let us not expert
ment and waste the peopls's money in
putting UP inexperience against world
known and world recognized ability and
experience. OSCAR SAABYE.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-01
THE DEER LEArEp INTO TIE AIR.

eyes; but the next instant the report of
Clyde's rifle rang ont, the deer lcapcd
into the air, sprung forward and fell
into the stream, from which it was
soon dragged by the dogs.
But the echoes made by the report
had not died out along the hills before
another sound aroused them again.
1t was the scream of an angry pam
thcr from the mountain behind him,
and it was instantly answered by
another on the right, and yet another,
far down the valley. on the left.
Clyde heaped the dry limbs upon the
fire, and the dogs, usually as bravo as
lions, whined piteously as they slsulkcd
close to his feet.
He waited in breathlcss anxiety for
several minutes, but could hear moth
ing except the cracking of the fire,
which now threw q wide circle of light,
and the night wind among the trees
Soon, following u magnetism which
nc could not account for, he fixed his
gaze upon Il tall tree near the base of
the mountain and encountered tho
glare Of two fierce yellow eyes.
A panther was crouching there upon
long limb, every nerve of his body in
motion rs he prepared for the fatal
spring.
TO aim hastily and fire Mt him was
the impulse of second, and the tawny
brute sprung outward with a snarl of
rage and pain, and Cell squarely into
tho fire.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-01
a GRAND OPENING.
New Music, Stationery and Novelty House
for Roanoke,

New Music, Stationery and Novelty House
for Roanoke,
WE DON'T mean to corner the earth,
eclipse the sun. nor change the moon to
blood, but we do mean to tell the people
of Roanoke and the Southwest that we
can show them much better selected
stock OF first-class, high-grade pianos
and organs than any house in the State.
We are now in our new warerooms,
Fidelity building, corner Salem avenue
and Roanoke street, and cordially in
vite the people of Roanoke and vicinity
to call and see our pianos and organs,
which we offer at great bargains. We
offer great inducements to those who
may favor us with ali early call at Nos.
222 and 224 Salem avenue, Fidelity
building.
We will keep in stock complete line
of stationery, blank books. chinaware,
novelties, fancy goods. steel engrav-
ings. pastels, etc. floor easels, clocks,
vases, bronzes, brio a brac, etc. Christ
mas goods speciality.
Country merchants would do we'll to
visit our wholesale department, ex-
anime goods and get prices.
M. L. SMITH.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-01
No Excuse Whatever.

THERE is no excuse whatever for
viewing table poorly supplied with all
the market affords whenV p Moir, No.
zig Salem avenue, il selling family gro
ceries at almost give away prices, E"
and delivering them free of charge at
your door. There is no use in paying
others 25 to 40 per cent. more than
goods are worth simply because you
dealt with certain parties before NOR
embarked in business. Give him trial
order and If he does not make it to your
interest to give him another The TIMES
is mistaken, that's all.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-01

ihere was IN unearthly Shrek, q
smell OF burning hair, u shower Of
coais and lighted wood; then the brute
STOOD wounded and blinded near the
tree.
AT him, boys; ut him!' cried Clyde.
ana tho dogs closed on him, but,
wounded as he was, he was moro than
match for them.
Ito Killed one and sent tho others,
howiing to safe distance before their,
master could surely aim the second
bullet, which quoted him.
ITO was not an instant too soon, how
ever Tor there cumc another terrHc4
scream this time from the tree directly
over his head
IN ready Tor you now! he cried,
cooliy' sighting another panther direct:
~ between the scintillating eyes.
TIC lired and sprang aside, while the
animal fell, struck the earth with n.
heavy thud, clawed the earth aud mir
convulsivcly for n few seconds. and,
then lay quite still.
This is getting interesting" NUT
tered Clyde, grimly cycling the two,
huge, tawny bodies, the dead dog and
tho skullSing living ones, while he
threw fresh wood upon tho scattered
fire and pccrcd in every direction. :;
"Meow! Meow! Sct-t-t!"
lie turned sharply to see the heads
OF two panther cubs thrust out of the,
hole near the tree their ears laid close
to their round heads and their eyes
sweeping tho scene in fierce inquiry.
"lln, ha! regular family party I've
stumbled on" laughed Clyde. "S-s.st
Seek 'em, boys!"
And the dogs pulled one kitten out to
his death, while tho other scrambled
back in the hole.
Suddenly there was slight noise in
the edge of tho forest, and two half
grown panthers came cautiously into
the circle of light, shifting the uir I'M
easily and evidently afraid of II trap
The smell of tho scorchcd hair and
the binding glare of the fire puzzled
them.
But Clyde did not wait for tn EN- to-
become satisfied of the safety Of an
attack. lie fired two shots in quick