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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-29
A JUMBO OF THE FOREST.
Petriiied Monsler Six Hundred Feet in
lergth.

The largest tree in the world lies
broken and petrified at the end Of de-
| file in northwestern Nevada Its di-
mansions are so great that those who
know of its existence hesitate to tell
the story because they hardly expect
to be believed. but there is sufficient
evidence to give the tale credit. improb-
able though it may seem, says the
Mineral Collector"
| This tree makes the monarchs of the
| Mariposa grove seem like imposters.
| and. compared 10 it. 'sthe tallest pine
| grown on Norwegian hills to be the
| mast of some great admiral is but a
| wand. AS for the story of its discov-
cry, it is thus told by Dad" Lynn of
| Fresno. and supported by other equally
| well known people
| Back in 1860 a company of about
forty-fve left Red Bluff to prospect the
! then unknown country beyond Honey
| Lake and Surprise valley. There We're
| in the party lawyers. butchers and
shoenlakers. but We We're one sided on
one point; each Individual felt positive
| that this was the turning point of his
existence. and that bright. shining
gold in unlimited quantities would re-
| ward the rather unpleasant jaunt.
The Indians call them Bannat ks
were at that time raising hair, and
very many sudden moves We're at times
necessary in order to get rid of their
unWeicome attentions. Finding but
little gold in this section, we travelled
toward Baker county. Oregon. through
Il country entirely denuded of timber
except a few dwarf cottonwoods along
the waterways. Close to the Baker
county line We came to an opening in
the rocks about wide enough for our
wagons to go through, and on either
side doomed precipices 800 and 800 feet
high. The creVasSe was about fifteen
miles long, and at its end just to the
right of the trail. we found a number of
petrified stumps Of different heights and
sizes.
In their midst on the ground lay a
monster tree. somewhat impedded in
the soil 1t was completely petrified.
and. from the ciean-cut fractures of the
trunk. seemed TO have fallen after
petritication. AT its butt this tree was
quite sixty feet in diameter. We
measured its length with d tape line.
ii was lust G66 feet long. No limbs
remained. but in the trunk We're clefts
where apparently limbs had broken off.
Amberlike beads Of petrited pitch orI
gum adhered to the sides Of the trunk
for a distance of 100 feet or more.
Where the huge trunk was broken
squarely off the centre seemed trans
parent, aud the growth marks showed
in beautiful coreentric rings. Its nat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-29
Death Of Miss Mary 1. Nash.

Miss Mary L. Nash died. Monday
afternoon, about ; O'Clock. at the home
of her parents, Hon. and Mrs. Charles
E. Nash, after an illness of MAJ y
weeks.
The immediate cause of the dea IN
was consumption Since the return of
Miss Nash from Boston. a few wees
ago, her death has been expected at
any time On some days she show d
signs of slight Improvement but Cd
rot gain much strength. A markc d
decline, however. was not evident be-
fore Monday morning.
Miss Nash was deeply beloved by all
who knew her, and the surviving
parents. and two brothers have the
deepest sympathy of the community.
The deceased was Of a loyal dispo-
sitioa. and was fondly respected l'y
those who came in contact with her.
She was about 80 years of age.
Miss Nash was at one time a member
of the Congregational church of this
city. She was q graduate of the ella s
of 80. Cony High school. where she
was a favorite among her class mate $.
The funeral services will be held
from the home of her parents. IN
North Chestnut street Thursday
morning. at II O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-29

The most interesting looking skates sold
are the extra length racing skates. The
longest are four inches longer than tie
longest skate Of ordinary design. They
are the old wooden skate. with the screw
in the heel but they are infinitely more
graceful They have the shape OF "A long.
fast boat This is particularly the case
with a late style. in which the wood part
OF the. skate is round. With a fat piece OF
steel al the heel and toe to support .le
foot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-29

The biggest registered letter ever
mailed in the United States was a box
containing the testimony and exhibits
in a recent suit concerning the chloride
process of extracting gold. The post
age was $1S7, and the box was as large
as the average dry goods boxes. 1t was
sent from .>ew FORK to Pretoria. South
Africa The largest previously record
ed was $40.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-29

A large line ofSilver Novel
ties in all the latest designs.
Embl m pins, buttons and
charms of all the leading
orders, X. A. E. 0. Rings,
|charms and buttons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-29

There viii be grand New Years
ball en- Friday evening at the new city
Augusta Orchestral Club. No effort
will be spared by those having the
affair in charge to make it a grand
success
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-29

Mr. Dick Nichols who is visiting ms
old home in Augusta. is remarkab bic
cornetist. and under the instruction
at the Perkins Institute for the blind.
has made great progress in what he
has chosen as his profession. Mi
Nichols has been blind since he was
three years o. age. in TINS course OF
study at the Perkins Institute, he
commenced at the first grade. and has
reached as high as the ninth. Those
who had the pleasure Of hearing his
dne selections at the Christmas fes-
tival at the First Christian church.
sneak most highly of his playing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-29

Diamonds, Gold and Silver
Watches, and everything to
be found in a first class
Jewelry Store.
Fine Watch repairing and
Engraving a speciality.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-29

Hon. W. c. WedgeWood, eX-member
Of the executive council, in the admin
istraticn Of Gov. Burleigh, was in Au-
gusta. Monday. attending the quar-
terly meeting of the State board Of
health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-29

The many friends of Mrs. c. +. Ward
were pleased to see her out. Monday,
after a severe illness of four months.
She called to see her father. Mr.. d.
Lcngfellow. who is quite sick at his
home on Western avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-29

A number of Augusta people We're
in Gardiner, Monday evening, attend
ing the dancing party given by Messrs.
Harold Woodcock and Harold Cid
alinoS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-29

In order to skate gracefully and
easily, YOUR skates should be sharp
1t takes but few moments FOR r. l.
Clark to put them in order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-29

Russell Purnett got a severe blow on
the knee while recently playing polo
on the ice. Some of the water from
the right knee Joint was released. He
has been confined to his home for the
past few days. but hopes to be out
shortly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-29

Supreme Commander \. 5. Bangs of
the t. g. G. c.. left for Boston. Mon
day. to attend the annual meeting of
the order to be held in that city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-29

Miss Maude l.. Hoxie of Waterville
Colby 80. is spending the holidays with
her class mate, Miss Josephine Ward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-29

The Ladies Aid of the Universalist
church, viii meet. this afternoon AT
80 O'Clock. with Mrs. G. r. Written
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-29

Miss BESSIE Arnold returned home
to Portland. Monday, after visiting
Miss Louise Pierce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-29

Miss Sybil \. Howe returned. Mon
day. from her home in DiXtield, where
she has been spending the holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-29

Miss Smart returned to Dresden
Monday. after visiting Miss Hannah
Bridge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-29
SUPERIOR COURT.
December Term. Hon Oliver G. Hall. Justice
Presiding.
w. S. Choate, Clerk.
E. T.. Norton. Sheriff.
+. A. Small, Reporter.

Augusta, Dec. es.
Inhabitants of West Gardiner vs.. / L
tabitants Of Whitefield. This case was
concluded at so, this afternoon with
a verdict for the plaintiff of $40 The
Jury was excused until morning,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-29

Mr.. E. w. Mower. of the American
Express Company's employ in this city,
has been presented. by friends IN the
employ OF the Gannett & Morse Con-
Germ, With handsome watch and
chain. Mr.. Mowers daily calls at the
publishing house are enjoyed by all who
meet him. and his good nature is never
lost on them: hence the watch and
chain, just to show their appreciation
and friendship, you know.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-29

We are in receipt of d very handsome
1897 calendar from the Augusta Beef
Co. gotten up ~ the famous packers.
Swift & Co, for whom the local COM
pany are agents. The calendar has "a
farm scene of cattle that makes one
wish that the summer were here again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-29
AUGUSTA LOCALS.
In Poster Land.

Hon. NJ. V. +. Chase is in New York
for few days.
Dr 4. r. c. Smith of Whitefield. was
il. the city, Monday
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-07
SISTERSVILLE.
Special to the Register.

special TO the REGISTER
Sstsrsyille. w. Va. January Capt
Bob McEldOwuey, Col. w. McIntire and
Henry McEldowney, all prominent res
ii5nts of New Nartinsville, arrived in
the city this morning
John w. Shay. of Washington. Pa,
arrived this morning, and Will remain
several days.
Ben $. Baer, Of Wheeling. who has
large interests in the Waverly field was
In the city to-day on his way TO that
place.
Lee Freidenrich, Of Wheeling, was in
the city to-day.
Cal s. 1Iatson. of Bradford, returned
To- the city last night.
There viii be preaching every even
ing this week in the Presbyterian
Church.
The Ladies' Missionary Society will
meet Thursday afternoon at the home
of Miss Frank Russell, on Elizabeth
street,
The Young Ladies Mission Band will
meet Saturday afternoon at . o'clock
at The home Of Miss Annie Elliott, on
upper Wells street.
p. J. Flynn, a wel-known leaser in
this field. who has been out in the Indi-
ANA fields for some time. returned 10
the city this morning. He says that
there IS not q great deal being done
iu the fields out i'm that section on aC-
count of the extreme cold weather.
p. j. Starr went to Wheeling last
evening.
Attorneys Blackmarr and Bowers will
50 TO Charleston tomorrow to argue
tbe ease of Work and others against the
town. I'm regard to- the license question.
DIP. Morse viii be at the Arlington
Hotel Thursday and Friday, 9th and
10TH
The supper to be given by the Ladies
of the Maccabees for the benefit of the
C. A. R., has been postponed till the
18th.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-07
JOS. HORNE 6 co.
January, 1896.

We begin the New Year with de-
termination to clear all surplus stock
in every depariment---cOst and loss
to us not TO be COnSidered---which
means the greatest clearance sale of
medium to finest DRESS GOODS,
SILKS md SUITINGS ever offered in
this part of the country. High-cIass
novelties and other elegant IMPORT
Ed GOODS to be sacrificed.
Handsome fine IMPORTED BROAD
Commissioning and staple cOIOrs
VERY best and widest goods made.
No matter what former priCe---$2.50,
So or $3.50---aIl to go,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-07
BELLAIRE.


The quarantine is a thing Of the past
since u o'clock yesterday.
Robert Mcmillan was thrown OF a
coal wagon OF Davis & Archer by a
sudden lurch. and had the wheel run
over his right hip. crushing it pretty
badly. 1t was fortunate that the horses
stopped, or he might have been killed.
The revival meetings begin in the
rink tonight.
The Methodists of Lower Beilaire
are aggressive and have added eleven
members to the church in the last three
weeks. and have had no special meet
ings.
VIII White, the ball player. will cap
tain the Dallas, Texas, ball team the
coming season.
John c. Adams, who spent the hOli-
days with his family here, has re-
turned to Gas City, Ind.
Howard Snedeker, of Bellaire, was the
lucky candidate for page in the Ohio
House. He is a widows son.
Charles J. Gill, an old resident here,
will open a and 10 cent store in Mil
waukee Wis.
Edward Sutton and Miss Bertha Hal
lett were married Saturday by Rev. H.
S. Boyd
Miss Minnie Steger, of the Second
ward, who is Tecuperating from a Sc
we're attack of rheumatism at Mount
Clemens, Mich, says she will be home
in a short time Her limbs are getting
very much better.
L. II. Thrall Of Bethesda, was To-
Gated at the Hotel Anderson yester-
day.
The DaZZler show company are regis
tered at the Windsor.
John c. Duffy has recovered his pen
sion again and is happy.
A. J. Holt, of Bellaire, was married
on December 2S to Miss Minnie Long,
of ElwOod, Ind. They will make their
home in Bellaire.
The Catholics have appointed a COM
mittee of six to have charge of the
church finances conformity with the
pastor
Mrs. Follen, mother of the Follen
boys, John and James, is quite low
from old age
Miss Lois, daughter of Rev. R. G.
White, has gone to Washington, Pa.
to fill the position of teacher in the
public schools.
Dr. J. J. Klein and wife have return
ed to their home on Kelley Island, after
a pleasant visit with Mrs. Klein s moth
or, Mrs. ZOeckler, of the Third ward
George White, a miner at Kinsey's
mines, Indian run, was caught under a
fall Of coal Saturday and injured ON
the breast
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-07
IN NEW QUARTERS.
How One Firm VIII Start the New Business
Year.

How One Firm VIII Start the New Business
Year.
Mr.. G. A. Beuter has removed from
his old stand, corner Eleventh and
Main streets, into the store room at No.
p Twelfth street, formerly occupied
by w. p. Heiskell. The new quarters
are more cOmmOdious and the location
much better than the old. The change
will afford greater facilities for catering
to the hat trade of Wheeling and vicin-
ity. Mr.. Beuter has purchased an en-
tire new stock, which is the most com
pete ever brought to this city. The
firm starts the new year with the an
nOuncement that it has the largest and
best stock Of hats and caps in the State,
and a glance into the store room justi-
fies the promise that no purchaser will
leave unsatisfed.
In point OF experience, Mr.. Beuter,
although a young man, is a veteran in
the hat business. 1t will soon be "a
years since he entered the house of
Harper Bros. His place of business
has long been recognized as headquar-
ters for nObby hats, Mr.. Beuter having
the exclusive agency in Wheeling for
such we'll known makes as the Knox,
Miller. Imperial, Wilcox, Sigler and
English imperial cloth tourist hats. His
new stock embraces a full line Of Knox
ladies' sailor hats in straw, for the
spring and summer season. He also
shows a varied assortment of silk UNI
brellas and nobby walking sticks.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-07
BROKEN WATER PIPE
Causes a Heavy Loss in Stone & Thomas
Dry Goods store.

Dry Goods store.
About 1890 o'clock Sunday night the
porter IN Stone & Thomas dry goods
store had his attention called TO the
fact that water was running on the
stock from an upper floor. He located
the leak in a closet n the rear OF the
second floor. There were Two breaks
in the pipe caused by the freeze. 1t was
some time before the damage could be
repaired, but the water was finally
turned off from the street.
damage to the stock Will aggre-
gate thousands of dollars, and VIII ne
cestate the purchase by the firm Of an
entire new line of silks The water
came down in the silk department n
TWO streams and the goods were liter
ally soaked with water. Some small
notions and trimmings in boxes were
saved. The firm could not estimate its
loss last night. on account of the uncer-
ta:nty as to what prices the damaged
goods will bring.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-07
coNcERNrNG A PARCEL POST.

Washington. January Sir Julian
Pamcesote had a conference with Post
master General Wilson to-day concern
ing the es-a.b' shment Of a parcels post
convention between the United States
and Great Britain The objection urg-
CO by postal authorities is that the an
~1jucl0n Of the arrangement would be
d. setv3n-ag sous to this country as the
mails are liable to transportation over
much more territory than in England
and 10 would create more work in this
country
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-07

Where a purchaser fraudulendy pur-
chases goods of a creditor and IS sun
in possession Of the property, that cred
Hor must first subject the goods to the
payment of the debt, and cannot tirst
take a personal money decree, but the
creditor may have a personal money de-
cree against the debtor if the goods
have been sold by the fraudulent cred
Torrance Shoe Co. V. VIM. Taught
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-07

st. Charles. d. Mclean, Al
legheny; B. b. Mason, Parkersburg; H..
e. Hanson, Warrington; Miles Nc
Graw, Craigsville James S. Hafer, Sar-
dis; Sam Shields, Athens; J. w. Stoves,
Emlenton.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-07
At THE LEADING HOTELS.
The Roster Of Guests Arriving Yes
terday.
DR.. @. o. Probst, Of the Ohio Board
Of Health, Here-A Business Idea
by Mr.. j. F. Boone-Parkersburg
Furniture Men.

DR.. C. o. Probst, secretary of the Ohio
State Board of Health, stated last even
ing to the Register, at ple Mcclure, that
he was here N advance of the meeting
which had been called at BelIaire for
Wednesday next, of tAe different local
boards of health in his State to look
over the field in Nh.s present vicinity
as TO me smallpox epidemic. The
doctor .nt.maJed that in all probability
present restrictions of the various
guarantees would be considerably re-
moved hereabOuts after the meeting
Wednesday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-07

Nonresident insurance companies
may be sued N the county where the
property is situated or in any county
where it does business or has proper
ty.-A. NJ Corson Assignee Y. Phoenix
Insurance Co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-07

A physician in this State under sec
ton Z. chapter 80 of the Code. who
gives q person a prescription so that he
may obtain liquor from a drugg. st,
either stating that It is. or that he be
Neves It is absolutely necessary as a
medicine and not as a beverage, when
he either knows CT believes. or has rea-
son TO believe. it IS not so necessary, or
when he does not know It to be 50 nee
esary. he violates the statute and is
guilty of the Cffense IL creates.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-07

The best and purest is sought by all Be
sure to order Huyler's Cocoa and Choco-
lates from your grocer
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-07

A party discounting a draft and re-
ceiv.ng Herewith deliverable to his
order a bill of lading of the goods
against which the draft was drawn, ac
qu.reS a special property in them and
has a complete right 10 hold them as
security for the acceptance and pay
ment of the draft. A chattle pawned
or morgsged IS not attachsble in an
action against the pawnee or mortga-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-07

The property known as the Berkeley
Springs is the property of the State Of
West Virginia. the legal title being in
the corporation known as The Trus-
tees Of the Berkeley Springs" in trust
for the public Rufus Smith V. Dan
Eel Cornelius.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-07

c. e. Gregory, of the B. & O., was at
the Windsor last evening.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-07
SOME Ia { DECISIONS
By the Supreme Court of This
State,
Of Decided interest to Business
Men-.Fourteen Cases Boiled Down
in Compact Form for Ready Re
ference.

without reference to the cases here
mentioned, lit.gants in the courts OF
this country and each of its States, take
almost every question and case nova
DAYS. no matter what may be the am
cunt involved, to the Court of last re-
sort from the inferior tribunals. The
present juu.sdtct.ona, aspects of the law
in the State and federal judiciary as TO
amounts and questions involved pre-
sent some grave questions for solution
N the near future, leading to remedial
measures for the relief Of the courts Of
last resort. Each year the Supreme
Court of this State has a much larger
docket Of cases than that of the pre-
vious year. with The same number Of
Judges 10 do the work and no change as
to limiting the classes Of cases that can
be taken by error or appeal TO the high
er courts. As a result justice is delay
ed and costs and expenses increased.
The Supreme Court Of TINS Safe, at
the close Of It's las, term, handed down
some one hundred written opinions,
aside from a vast amount Of work in
which opinions were not written. The
Register has reviewed to some extent
these decisions, and presents short ref
erence to some of them in this issue,
which WI be Of interest, especially to
the business and commercial Interests
Of Wheeling and It's readers:
"A party ass n.lg a non-negotiable
instrument fer the payment Of money
by writing MS name on the back there
of. asserts by Implication, unless other
wise agreed, its validity, his right TO
assign, and that it is a valid I'M
paid debt An acton may be main
tanned if the instrument IS invalid and
Illegal to recover back the cons.dera-
ton paid. The statute Of limitation is
five years, and begins to run from the
date Of the breach of such implied war
ranty, unless something otherwise ap-
pears to avoid the same.-Mer. Natl
Bank at Clarksburg V. Thomas Spates
ct al.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-07

Behler-Phil Dietz, J. H. Nein. Man
nington; w. B. Frank, Titusville; W.
B. Fink, Sistersville.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-07

McLure-E. B. Keen, w. H. Burns,
Washington, Pa. john c. Fox, A
Smith, Geo. T. Anderson, John w. Pat
terson, Pittsburg; T. NJ Graham, c. l.,
Taylor, Beech Bottoms, w. Va; Fred
Gueyer, Jones Gotteck, H. D. Austin,
New York; Chas L. Kelso, Chicago; P.
e. HClsh, Columbus; NJ. Spree, B. l..
Belding, J. H. Vance, w. c. Mooney,
WoOdsfeld, ONO.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-07

DR.. Hennigs Cough Syrup does not
contain morphine.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-07
$l.9O yard.

$3.50 FRENCH CORDS---Fine, wide
goods, all COIOrs, 45 to 48 inches
wide,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-07

DR.. Hennig's Cough Syrup is the most
reliable.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-07

Where a judgment is rendered
aga.ns. two partners on partnership
debt and one Of the partners mas been
served process and not appearing to
answer the action, such judgment is
valid as to the partner served with
process and an execution issued there
on should not be Quashed on his motion
on the same ground that the process
was not served on his co-partner-J. w.
Lee & Co. V. Hassett and Littlepage.