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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1892-05-13

that can hold us a light in the reck-
less and extravagant expenditure of
Moresoldiers are paid pen
sions to-day than the South everhad
in the field during the entire four
years Of the war. OF course thou
sands Of these pensioners are open
frauds, and the granters are well
aware Of it, but they see their party
drifting along the same current
upon which the old Wing party
foundered 40 years ago, and they
are willing to even bankrupt the
Government, if by SO doing they
can secure a new lease of life. But
the camel is bending under his last
straw; he is already weakening in
the knees, and even now his dying
groan may be plainly heard from
the pine forests Of Maine to the
turgid Rio Grande.
To show the unjustness Of this
pension business, an Irishman, call
ing himself John Connis, landed
here in Crockett County soon after
the war; He was a powerful man,
full 6 feet 3 inches tall, with mus
cles like horse. He was, withal,
an expert boxer, and if he could
have met, as he desired to do, the
great Sullivan in his palmiest days,
I have no doubt that Connis would
have whipped him. This man
claimed that he had been a soldier
from New York, and that he had
fought through the war without re-
ceiving a scratch. Twenty years
later, through dissipation and ex-
posture, this man Connis got in bad
health, and from common infam-
nation Of the eyes, he becamenearly
blind. At this period some one sug-
gested that he could, with the as
sistance of pension attorney Lem
on, secure a handsome pension.
Through this man Lemon, he made
application, but since he claimed to
have enlisted at Carlysle Barracks,
New York, under the name of James
Michigan, ewas compelled towrite
to this place and to Washington, tC
secure some one Of his old comrades
as witnesses. He found a man il
Washington who knew the soldier
t James Michigan, and upon the ev
: idence of this man, Connis was or
/ dered to go before some respecta
BILE surgeon in his own neighbor
2 hood and be examined for wounds
4 he now alleged to have received
: during battle. He pointed to thre
y old scars upon his body, but tn
y physician happened to be an hon
y orable man and could not make oatl
! as to whether these scars were mad
7, with pieces Of a bomb-shell, as Con
J. mis- claimed, or from the thrust of
n knife in some drunken orgie, Q
3, from a common boil. He failed
t, get pension on this physician
W statement. so Lemon sent him t
< Jackson before the regular exam
n ming surgeon of pensions. TIL
lie surgeon found Connis nearly blinC
p and suffering from general debilit.
t. and accordingly recommended hi
m as a fit subject for large pension
If Lemon succeeded in securing hi
n a pension, a small one, however, b.
It, quite large enough for the attorne
m to get hisfee from. In few month
We more Connis died, and his wido7
IS, under the rnling Of the billion dc
We lar Congress straightway apple
to for a pension, but since the pensio
as er's name was James Michigan, al
or the man she married John Conn
al she is at her wits end to prove h
l case, and it remains to be seen VIII
i'll will become of it. The invincib
til Lemon, however has the case
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1892-05-13
Little drops of water,
Little grains Of sand,
Make the mighty ocean
And the pleasant land.

1t is now nearly fifty years ago
that Mrs. Carney wrote these lines
while teaching primary school in
Boston. Then she was Miss Julia
A. Fletcher 1t was while writing
a little article on the value of mo-
ments in life that to illustrate her
meaning more accurately Mrs. Car
ney unconsciously wrote the jingle
destined to live for years. With
out thinking there was anything in
the lines calculated to make them
immortal, she sent them to an edi-
tor who asked for some scraps to
fill corners"
In few weeks the lines were
copied broadcast over the land, the
Boston schools introduced them in
their books, children sang them,
and mothers taught them. Mrs.
Carney's identity as their author
was completely lost. To-day she
clips her items from papers with
other names attached. An English
clergyman claimed them as hisown,
and only in December last the Bos-
ton Transcript assigned them to
Francis Sargent Osgood. But the
real author is perhaps unknown as
such to even the residents of her
own town. Mrs. Carney is a widow
and resides with her Oldest living
son, with but little credit melted out
to her as the author of a jingle
/ which has taken SO strong a hold
on the hearts Of millions of chill
dren throughout the world.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-08-09
uere,s a Chanee for Yon.

Its no easy matter to get just
what you want at exactly what you
can afford to pay. Give us a chance
to help you out. If we can't do it,
it can't be done anywhere. Now,
here is a plain, straightforward
proposition. We positively agree to
sell you every kind of Furniture
found in first class furniture house
lower than tho lowest, no matter
how low it may be, we will always
make prices the lowest. IF your
resources are slender, we will put
within reach of your pocketbook
what has hitherto been out of it.
We sell all kinds of furniture on
easy weekly or monthly payments
just as you prefer. Don't fail to ex-
anime our stock and get our prices
before you buy elsewhere, we will
save you money on every purchase.
Respectfully.
HARPER Bios,
Tie Lor Priced FttrnItare Dealers.
Point Pleasant. West Va.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-08-09
Inst Excursion to Atlantic CITY.

The last opportunity to enjoy
one OF the cheap-rate excursions to
Atlantic City, which have been run
during the summer by the Balti-
more and Ohio r. r., will be offer
cd on Thursday, August 10Th. The
same low rates viii be provided as
heretofore from Pittsburgh, Wheel
ing, Parkersburg, and all inter
mediate stations to Washington
Junction, Nd, and as it will be the
last excursion of the season no
doubt it will be largely paronized
by those who have not yet visited
the seashore during the heated term.
The train service provided for these
excursions is unexcelled, aud the
country through which the express
trains pass stands without rival in
the picturesqueness and variety of
its scenery.
Tickets will be valid for return
journey for twelve days from day of
sale, also to stop off at Philadelphia
for the night of August 18th, and
will be good on all regular trains.
On return journey they will be
good to stop off ut Washington, thus
atfording an opportunity to visit
the numerous public buildings,
which are open to visitors free of
charge, and to take a trip down the
Potomac to Mt. Vernon, the tomb
of Washington, as well as to visit
other places OF interest in and near
Washington.
Faro from Parkefsbnrg $1,000.
Trains leave Parkersburg 2:20 A. NJ.
and 3:45 P NJ. Correspondingly low
rates from other stations. Pullman
cars on all of above trains. For
more detailed information apply TO
nearest b. & o. Agent.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-08-09


At a County Court continued and held for
the County OF Mason at the the Court House
thereof on Tuesday, July y. 1892, the follow
ing entry mades
lAAIHEREASs more than one hundred yo-
Wv tiers OF this county having this day
presented petition 70 the county asking
that the provisions OF Chapter -. Acts OF the
Legislature OF West Virginia, 1881, concern
Ing the protection OF sheep and imposing n
tax on dogs be enforced In this county and
the sense Of the voters Of this county upon
the adoption Of said act therein be ascer-
tatneds and said petition being fled In this
Court after confederation thereof the Court
doth hereby order, that at the next succeed
ing general election 10 be holden In this
county vote be taken TO ascertain the sense
OF the voters thereof, upon the question OF
the adoption OF this Act The ballots used in
taking said vote shall be the same as those
used in voting FOR the officers 10 be elected at
said election, and shall have written or
printed on them the words For Dog Tax, -
or Against Dog Tax a. the voter may
choose 1t Is further ordered that copy OF
this order be published IN the newspapers OF
this county for four successive weeks pre-
ceding the day Of said election.
J-PRB SMITH, clerk.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-08-09
RIO GRANDB COLLEGE

Progressive, Practical, Economical Two
Collegiate Courses: English and Normal
Course. with Special Work for Teachers.
MUSIC--No local and Instrumental, the lat
ter1ncludtng. organ, piano, cornet, clarinet
and VIOLIN Terms OF ten weeks each begin
August y. Iss2; Noyember7, 1892; january
30, lsf,3; April 10, 1sa3
For catalogue or circular, address
j. NJ DAVIS, Pres. or
j. w. JONES, Sec,y.
Aug g. Rio GrandA, Ohio.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-08-09
Notice to builders.

The Leon Mill Company is pre-
pared to furnish all kind of Lumber
and Building Material, such as
frame timber, dressed flooring, cell
ing, weather boarding, plain and
feather edged, posts, railing, pickets,
either dressed or plain, as low as
the lowest. Leon, w Va.
may 10-1y
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-08-09
Democratic Senatorial Conyen-

The Democrats of the Fifth Senatorial
District, will meet on the aIst dav of
August, 1892. at 10 o'clock, A. NJ. M
Spencer, Roane county, w Va, for the
purpose OF nominating a candidate for
District of West Virginia. ''''
JOHN Z. BELEER.
Chairman Sen. Ex. Com.
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w. Z. stansbury.

w. Il. Stansbury.
In chaneery.
TIL object OF the above suit = to obtain n
divorce "a ylnculo mnfrimonf.1 by the
Plaintiff from the Defendant. And II an
pearing by affidavit fled that the said Befef-
dantr W. r. staneburys - y non-resident or
the State OF West Virginia, the said defend-
ant IS required to appear here within one
month after the date Of the hrst publication
OF this order and do what IL necessary 10
protect his interests. A copy.
Tester II. +. MITCHELL. Clerk.
Notice to Take Dispositions.
To W. T. .Stansbury. Take notice. that ON
the $lth day Of August, A. ID. 1902, between
the hours Of ) O'Clock q. m. and 4 o'clock ID.
m, at the Law ONCE OF Simpson & Howard.
in the town OF Point Pleasant, Mason coun-
". West Virginia, will take the deposition of
8 v Stansbury and others, 70 be read IN er-
idence in my behalf IN a certain suit In Chan
Gerry now pending IN the Circuit Court for the
County OF Mason, and State Of West Virgin
IA, IN which am Plaintiff and you are De-
PENDANT II from any cause the taking OF
said dispositions shall not be completed on
the day Aforesaid, the same shall be cOnffnu-
ed nom day 10 day, OF from time 20 time, nt
the same place and between the same hours,
until the same shall have been completed.
=. v. STANSBURY,
Simpson. q Howard, Soils. fBy Counsel.
AuNuEt O.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-08-09

The Democrats of Point Pleasant
and vicinity are requested to meet
at the Democratic Headquarters,
next Friday night for the purpose
of organizing Democratic Club.
Let every Democrat in the town
and in Lewis district be present.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-08-09
RESOLUTIONS.

ReSolred, That the County sinner.
intendent assign Certain subjects to
n number of teachers from each
magisterial district. Such subjects
to be given at q proper length of
time before the holding of the In
stitute, so that the teachers may
better present their methods of
teaching the same. Said methods
to be discussed by the Institute. as
a whole, and that each teacher be
compelled to attend FIVE DAYS.
ResotUed, That we dcnounce as
corrupt, and degrading, practice
of attaining in some parts of our
county, of teachers or their friends
purchasing schools for them of the
trustees or boards of education by
paying q consideration or dividing
the salary, and that no such teach.
er should be permitted TO teach.
and the officers should be prosecuted.
ReSOlUed, The teachers of Mason
county believe that certificates Civ.
en- in one county should be valid
in all other counties of the State.
Also that the State Board of Exam
iners issue life certificates, and to
those holding four No. l certificates
issued before 1892 should.be granted
first grade certificates without fur.
Their examination.
RESOLVED, That we the teachers of
Mason county now in session favor
compulsory law of education by
which pupils between the ages OF
six and sixteen will be required tn
attend school at least four months
in the year.
Resolred, That we thank Profs.
Sanford and Lee for instructions
impaired to this Institute.
ResOLUed, That the thanks of the
Institute be rendered the people of
Point Pleasant for the very courte
Gus hospitality extended to our
teachers, and TO our County Sup't
for the faithful performance of his
duties and TO the honorable Board
of Examiners and Secretaries.
NJ. E. Roach, Chm,
BERTHA C. GEORGE, Sec'y.
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.
WHEREAS, God in His infinite
wisdom has removed from our body
of teachers, Miss Mary Sterrett, p.
+. p. Roseberry and Geo. Cobb.
Be It Res0lred, That our profes-
sion deeply regret the loss of these
efficient workers in the cause OF
education; aud that this Institute
in annual session here assembled
do tender the bereaSed ones of the
deceased, our warmest sympathy,
realizing that we shall miss their
cheerful presence and hearty co
operation, but recognizing the far
greater bereavement of those who
were bound By the ties of love and
kindred.
Resotred, That a copy of these
resolutions be furnished the fami.
lies of the decersed and copy be
furnished each of the county papers
for publication.
A. b. WRITER'S,
MoLLIE SIMPSON.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-08-09

Crop reports from many counties
in the State say that wheat, oats
and corn will all yield well but
that the few apples on the trees are
fast falling off.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-08-09

DrED.-Miss Leonora Ellison, for
merly of this place, died at the
home of her parents in Charleston,
on July 26, 1892, from malarial fe-
yer. She was about 16 years OF
age, and an accomplished and highly
esteemed young lady. She was the
daughter of Mr.. FL. W. Ellison, and
a sister to Mr.. Albert Ellison, oil
this place,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-08-09

LAtnpbeIIs Greek Landing, W. Va,
june Ie, 1902
DR. c. w. JAMESON, Old Town, w va
Dear Sfr- The two Chester White pigs
which you shipped me short time ago came
to hand in splendid condition. They are
growing very rapidly and am so much
pleased with them that would not dispose
of them for 5000 each. Some OF my neigh
bors are so much impressed with their excel
lent qualities that You may confidently ex-
peet several orders from this locality within
the next few days.
certainly win never grow any other breed
of hogs when can get the Chester White
Respectfully, J. T.. AICKER
FOR sALE-lS0 feet galvanized lightning
DIR. c. w. JAMESON,
Old Town, West Va.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-08-09

We direct attention TO the adver-
-tisement of Enos Hill & Co., in this
issue of our paper. This firm is one
of the oldest on the Ohio River, and
their reputation as Machinists and
Boiler and Engine Builders is Ma
tional. Parties desiring to purchase
an engine or boiler would do well
to call on them at GallipoIis, Ohio.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-08-09

Tho ladies of Concord Baptist
Church, on Five Mile, will give an
ice cream festival on August goth.
Everybody invited to attend.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-08-09

children's Day exercises will be
held at Beech Hill on the third
Sunday of this month. A basket
dinner will constitute a part of the
OCCASION.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-08-09

Miss Venie Thomas will serve ice
cream and all kinds of ices and
cakes at her home each Monday aud
Saturday nights. We trust that our
people will literally patronize this
estimable young lady.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-08-09
To Teachers.

There will be public examination of
Teachers for No. and 3 Certificates ut
the new School House in Point Pleas
ant, ON Monday and Tuesday, August
18th and 10Th. By order of Board of
County ExAMINERs.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-08-09
Remember the Mason
County Fair, August
23d, oath, 25th and 90,
1892.
To Democrats Of Lewis.

There will be District Conven-
ton held in Point Pleasant, next
Saturday the 18th of August,f for the
purpose of nominating two candi-
dates for Justice of Peace, and two
candidates for Constable. BY order
of the Elk. COMMITTEE.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-08-09

Preaching in Henderson next
Sabbath afternoon at 3 o'clock, by
Rev. S. +. McClung.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-08-09

The colored people had a basket
meeting in Miller's Grove, near
town, last Sunday. A largo num-
Der come up from Gallipolis.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-08-09

A new advertisement of the West
Virginia Rubber Goods Agency,
managed by Capt. E. A. Burnside,
appears in this paper, to which the
attention of our readers is directed
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-08-09

Messrs. o'Connor & Tippett, furn
iture dealers and undertakers, are
moving into the room lately occu-
pied by Adkins & Simpson.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-08-09

MASON COUNTY FAIR.-Bryan &
Young will be in the lead with pea
nuts, sardines, salmon, hams, lard,
dried beef; in fact everything in the
grocery line.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-08-09
Notice To Trespassers.

a LII persons are hereby warned not to tres
- pass upon my lands in Lewis and Rob-
inson districts, either by hunting. fishing,
nutting or in any other way. All violafeTs
of this notice will have the penalties OF the
law enforced .t against them. g. SEHoE.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-08-09


"The Gallipolis Fair is now in
progress and will close on Friday
of this week. Thursday will be the
dig day, as the big special train be-
tween Lancaster and Pomeroy is
looked for that day. Secretary
Wall writes us that the grounds are
full of fast horses and that the dis
play of show horses will be a
splendid feature. Thcn there is the
Ladies Military Band, the French
balloon lady with her dog and the
great painting of the Custer Mas
sacre. Don't get excited, but just
read their big advertisement and
then so quietly there and see the
big Fair.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-08-09

Preaching next week at Rock
Castle beginning on Tuesday even
ing by Rev. S. F. McClung.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-08-09

me for settlement.
Wv. Jackson. Trustees for the New Ha-
ven Coal Mining Company.
> u @ BoWyer. guardian for ThOE. g. Shirley
@ G Bowyer, guardian for Luanna Shirley
C. G. Boyryer, guardian for Lorena Shirley
RANKIN WILEY, JR
aug. v commissioner.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-08-09
NJ. J. BANKS,
A. b. WITHERs,
MoLLIE SIMPSON.


RIO GRAND CoLLEGE.-This school,
whose advertisement appears else
where in this paper, is a vigorous
and progressive institution. The
attendance last year was greater
than at any previous time. Large
and valuable additions were made to
the apparatus, cabinet, and library.
Rev. w. ] Fulton, financial agent
of the college, is in the field, work
ing to secure new students and
otherwise increase its interests.
Among the plans for Improvement
during the next college year are the
establishment of department of
shorthand and tYpewriting and the
addition of three hundred dollars
worth of new books to the library.
Postmasters throughout the Unit
ed States have just been notified by
First Assistant Postmaster General
Whitfield that they must not furnish
the address of any recipient of mail
to any person who may apply for it.
This cuts off most thoroughly an
avenue of information that has here
tofore proved invaluable TO collect
ors and collecting agencies. 1t has
also aided police officials and private
detectives to trace people from one
city to another faithfully, promptly
and cheapIy.
People who know how to drink
ice water are like all others who
understand how to enjoy any lux
ury or refreshment. 1t IS only the
indiscrcet indulgence in any luxury
that Injuries those who do it. A
glass of ice water when drank with
discretion and care not to imbibe
it when overheated or in perspira-
ton, Injuries no one. Discreet. and
careful people understand how to
indulge in all refreshments, which
taken under proper conditions and
guarded quantities are benefits.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-08-09

The teachers who have been en-
ployed in the public schools of Point
Pleasant, are requested to meet at
the school house at a. M, on next
Monday. 1t is important that every
teacher is present.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-08-09

The Western Virginia Annual
Conference of the M. f. Church,
South will be held at CIarksburg
18th of next month. Rev. S. +.
McClung is to preach the opening
sermon.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-08-09

Go to VIM. steinbauch's for a
good shave and a stylish hair cut.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-08-09

Arrangements are now being
made to form permanent Demo
cratic Club in this place. Any
Democrat in the county can become
a member of this Club, il he so de-
sires.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-08-09

aMy views of Politics will will
be the subject of the pastor of
Trinity NJ. E. Church on next Sun
day night.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-08-09
Order or PubIicatIon.

The State OF West Virginia, Mason counfy.ss
At rules held In the Clerks Office OF the
Circuit Court for the county of Mason ON
Monday, the LIST day OF August, 1892
s. v. Stansbury
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-08-09

The iron bridge over Crooked
Creek at this place has been finished,
but the approaches TO it are in a
very dangerous condition and
travel over the bridge should not
be allowed until the approaches are
built. If the bridge is left open to
travel as the approaches are now,
it might result in serious accident
to some one, and maybe suit for
damages against the county.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-08-09

The Democratic County Commit
tee have prepared excellent head.
quarters in the Stortz building ad.
joining the REGISTER office. Elec-
trio lights have been put into the
building and it has been furnished
with plenty of chairs and tables. Il
will be pleasant place for De
Gratis to drop into when they ar in
town. A large streamer across the
street designates the headquarters.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-08-09

Bryan & Young will be headquar-
tiers for supplies in the grocery line
during the Fair.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-08-09

The Gallipolis Fair commences
to day, and it promises to be the
best one ever held in the history OF
the Association. There ought to be
a good crowd from this county in
attendance.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-08-09

Bryan & Young are getting in a
fine lot of hams, bologna and other
meats, and will be ready to meet
your wants.