The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1896-01-15
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III onnty Court has awarded
Mr.. Kuhn, City Marshal
Call ), $50 for tho arrest and
deter of John Casey, charged
with my, committed in this coun-
ty. d Casey is now in Jail here,
awai Indictment at the next
grand ry. He is the only occu-
pant Jail now has. Lonesome
it mu ne for him, but he is pretty
sure ave to travel the rough and
rugge oad. He is one of the gang
or sci thieves that has been an
noyin the farmers of this county
bolow l3he Kanawha for several
years; having alwaysavoided arrest
and conviction heretofore. But at
last a fugitive from justice, he has
been brought homo, and we believe
when his case come up in February,
he will be sent to a place of safety.
Tho news from abroad is that
Chamberlain TO day called into con-
sultation all the great London edi.
tors, and to morrow's issue of the
paper each conducts willproctically
demand war in big type. There
havo been orders hurriedly sent
army commandants, too, and very
few hours will also sec concentra-
tion of war vessels in position to
command ports important to Cor.
many. Germany stopping back
from its present position as to the
South African Republic, it is be-
Iieved here, is all that will now pre-.
vent clash.
No doubt when tho promoters of
the movement for tho reductian of
postage on letters roalizo the far
reaching effect of their suggestion,
they will Withdraw it orsuffer it to
lapse. The cause of cheoper postage
for one interest is sufficiently strong
without seeking success through an
attack on another interest just as
important.
Tho county road above Hondor-
son is in bad condition and view
ers have been appointed by the
County Court to mako change in
its location, and to report to NOR
row. The Henderson city council
wilIact in conjunction.
Fora pain in the chest a piece Of
flannel lidampened with Chamberlain's
Pain Balm and bound on over the seat
of the pain, and another on the back be-
tween the shoulders, will afford prompt
relief. This is especially valuable in
cases where the pain is caused by cold
monia. For sale by G. w, Nj. Hooif,
Druggist.
II the town council will hustle
about to-day and meet tho County
Commissioners while in session,
there is no doubt but what thoy can
and ought to secure relocation of
the public road from tho *. & M.
Junction to Waggoner.
Editor Collett was elected Mayor
of ElkIns the other day. The Dem
ocrats are delighted with thor de-
cided victory, the first timo they
have Cotton anything in that town
for two years. Why shouldn't they
feel proud?
Tho Ohio River Railroad will be
compelled to pay Gwinn Bros, of
Huntington, $4,000, tho result of a
damage suit caused by the road
placing their tracks adjoining the
property of tho plaintiffs on Second
avenue
Some time ago paid fire depart
ment was organized at Gallipolis
and several colored men wore ap-
pointed to serve. Dissatisfaction
has arisen in. the ranks and re-
organization will be formed.
A petition will bo circulated to-
morrow by some of tho enterprise
ing citizens, asking the county and
city authorities to purchase and
place town clock on either the
Court House or the school house.
Truly, we do not half appreciate
the good things in this life. When
man is in the midst of a sound
and dreamless sleep, ho has no idea
of what a good time he is having.
The grand jury for the next term
of Court was empanneled yesterday,
and will convene on tho Both of this
month, and will remain in session
two and one.halt days.