The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1893-06-21

A BEAUTIFUL CUsroM.-one of
the most beautiful and thoughtful
customs ever originated by the hu-
man mind. was inaugurated on Sun
day last by Ariel Lodge, Independ-
ent Order of Odd Fellows, of Gal
lipolis, and known in all parts of
the world as "odd Fellows Decora-
ton Day" Point Pleasant Lodge
Joined with Ariel Lodge in its trib-
ute to the dead Odd Fellows, and
to the number of about forty, went
down Sunday and joined their
brethren. The members met at
their Hall on Second street, headed
by band and some fifty little girls,
all dressed in white, and carrying
wreaths and flowers for the occasion,
marched to the old cemetery, out
near the Hooking Valley Railroad,
where, after singing by the choir,
and sermon by Rev. d'Argent,
n. g., of Point Pleasant Lodge,
they decorated with loving hands
the graves of deceased members.
Tho floral decorations were profuse
and beautiful At the conclusion
of the impressive ceremonies, the
brethren formed in line and march
ed back to their Hall, where they
were dismissed.
DECIDED. famous Fisher will
case was decided at Park ersburg a
few days ago in the United States
Court by decision of Judge Jackson.
1t was the will of the late Henry J.
Fisher, of this city, involving lands
in Wood, Roane, Jackson, Mason
and Cabell counties, amounting to
$4,000 or 100000. In 1885 or SO
decree was rendered giving all
of the property to his son. Henry j.
Fisher, Jr. Afterward bill of re-
view was filed and this was argued
and submitted last summer. Judge
Jackson rendered his opinion, dis
missing the bill of review. He held
that the will was invalid, creating
what is known in law as perpe-
tuity. The decree of 1885 there
fore stands. We hope now that
this is the final of this case.
THE RIVER Both rivers are get
ting down to rock bottom.
A new Fleetwood has been con-
tracted for to be done in five months.
She will have the finest and most
powerful machinery ever put upon
boat on the Ohio river. The cyl
inders will be 3Oinches in diameter
and will have 10 feet stroke.
The local inspectors of Gallipolis,
after a thorough investigation of
the recent accident at Huntington,
by which the Sherley backed into
sail boat, drowning one man, re-
turned verdict exonorating Pilot
Agnew and all others connected
'ltSe boat from blame.
rd Stanley are still
having it not IN u "a
Cincinnati trade. ThevN 5ble up
everything along the river that
looks like a freight pile.
Capt VIM. Bays new boat, being
built at Harmer, is receiving the
finishing touches, and is expected
down past here this week.
Captain Brown, of Gallipolis, is
building new boat which he will
put in the Pomeroy and Charleston
trade.
The contractors for the lock and
dam at this place will commence
work about July LIST. The rock will
be quarried from this side and the
lower side of Kanawha.
The little side wheel steamer Re-
lance is on the Cole & Heathcring-
ton docks.
The Bob Prichard's new shaft has
arrived at Gallipolis, and is being
placed in position.
We have no news from the Hen
derson election, held yesterday, but
it is rumorcd that J. II. Stewart,
was elected Mayor by one majority,
over Capt. Jas. Darst The town is
now ready to do business as a
corporation.
A paper is being circulated
among the merchants for an early
closing of business houses during
the summer. We trust every bust
ness man in the city will sign the
agreement. Give yourselves and
your clerks needed rest.
Mason county's delinquent per-