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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-15


From Saturday. Daily
Capt. John Thornburg, returned
last night from Barboursville.
Mr. 81 n Calhoun, of Leon, was
IN town yesterday.
Miss Lew McCulloch is visiting
Miss Fannie Steenbergen at CALI
polls Ferry.
Prof. Peter Steenbergen went
down to his home yesterday on a
short visit.
Mr.. John NJ Burdette, Sr., and
wife, of Leon, are here on visit
to Capt John NJ. Burdette and
family.
Mr. Walter Burns, of Mason,
was in town yesterday and left a
dollar at the Register Office for the
W eekly.
Mr.. ]. , Archer, Dr., travelling
Passenger Agent Ohio River Rail=
road, was in town yesterday He
is a genial and pleasant young man.
Miss Nettie Moore, of Missouri,
who is visiting Mr.. Shepherd
Moore and family, at Elwell, re-
turned to that place Thursday, af-
ter spending few days here with
the Misses cCulloch.
Frnu sfoneio,,.s mans
DIR. J. 81. Dunlap. Of Leon was
in town Saturday.
Mr.. g. K. Blackwood left this
morning for his home at Lock Z.
DR.. II. @. Campbell, of Glen
wood. was in town Saturday.
DIR @. B. Waggener, of Arbuck-
lie, was in town Saturday.
Mr.. @. G.. Musgrave. who is
teaching school at Debby, was in
the city Saturday
Mrs. Ella Van Meter and little
daughter Rebecca, who have been
the guests of Mr.. Jas. M. III. Beale
and family, returned to their home
at Gallipolis Ferry Saturday.
Mr.. VIM. B. McGufin returned
Saturday from Cincinnati where
he took his wife to have an opera
ton performed upon her. He in
formed us that she will be able to
be brought home about the 22nd,
as she is improving very fast.
Mr. j. L. Phelps, Manager of
the Ohio River Railroad Dining
Rooms, at this place and at Sisters
vile, will return with his family to
this place, and make it again his
headquarters. The oil and gas of
Sistersville did not agree with him.
From Tuesdays Daily.
Judge Guthrie will spend the
winter in Florida.
Mcclure, of Ripley,
was in town last night.
Capt. S. L. Parsons. returned
last night from a business trip
through Ohio and at Pittsburg,
Mr.. John S. Lewis, who has
been quite sick for several days at
his home near town. is very much
improved.
Mr.. j. II. Locke, of Upland, was
in town yesterday, and called and
renewed his subscription to the
Weekly Register.
Mrs. Geo. w. Pullin and two
daughters, Misses Daisy and
Gretchen, of Debby, were in town
yesterday visiting friends and
relatives.
Hon. w. w. jackson, of New
Haven, a member of the Legisla-
ture, was in town Monday, and re-
newed his subscription to the
Weekly Register. In response to
the question Glow are you on the
extra session." He replied that
he was opposed to it, and SO far as
he was concerned would never sign
the call.
Our young friends, Mr.. Tol.
Striking and Mr.. Chas. @. Lewis,
arrived last night from a trip to
Europe. The gentlemen are look
ing well, and told us they had a
very pleasant trip across the At
lantic, and had nice time while
there. In returning they en-
countered a very severe storm,
which lasted about week, and
consequently they were a little
'sea-s1ck.'
/ -----
A Tennessee lady, Mrs. j. w.
Towle, of Philadelphia, Tenn, has
been using Chamberlain's Cough
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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-15

We are not as rule as healthy
and strong as our grandparents
were, yet our grandparents never
heard anything about their danger
from countless disease germs.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-15

Don't swear before lady. A
gentleman will always permit a
lady to swear first.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-15

Praise or Blame Helps or Hurts
Yoslr TOwnNo Reason for
i Anything but II raise Wonder
ft1l Results VIII Follow Sys-
tematic BoomIng-
Don't run down your town.
Don't say it is the worst place on
earth. Stand up for il, and herald
Tits virtues to the world. Why
Point Pleasant would be city of
25O. 600 inhabitants to-day if it had
not been for the disparaging re-
marks her citizens have made
about her.
This may be extravagant yet
there is a large amount of truth in
it. Any town is retarded in its
progress by the disparaging be-
lifting remarks people oftimes I'M
consciously make of it. This
spirit helps industries, business
and population away from any
town. It does no good either to
the town or the person having it.
On the other hand good word
spoken in time for your town can
do wonders. 1T impresses people.
1t brings business population and
wealth. There are SO many good
things to say about Point Pleasant
that there IS no excuse for saying
anything else. Think over the
matter. How many advantages
we have. How much we can offer
to intending residents. How few
drawbacks there are and how in
significant they are. A few mo-
ments consideration will make of
any of our readers an enthusiastic
boomer. Try this remedy and see
how quickly the town feels the
impetus.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-15

Big bargains for cash at Mrs.
L. j. williamson 8.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-15

Visiting and business cards
neatly printed at,the Register Of
fee.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-15

Mr.. S. B. Mohr, the popular
Optician and Matchmaker, has
our thanks for nice pair of "tweez-
ers'' presented us day OF two ago,
and which we find very useful
about the office. By the way he
has nice lot of silyerware and
fancy goods for the holidays. You
should call and see his nice stock.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-15

Silver ware. silver knives and
forks, spoons, &c. for the holiday
trade. at A. f. Kisars.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-15
Stamped Linens.

Embroidered Dresser, Scarfs and
Pillow Shhms. Down Pillows, Purses,
Fascinatolrs. Fine Hosiery, Wool and
Silk Mitttlens.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-15
Tetter. sait-Bheum ana Eczema.

The intense itching and smarting, incl
dent to these diseases, christianity alIayed
Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases
have been permanently cured by It. tt
is equally efficient for itching piles and
fayorite remedy for sore nipples
chapped hands. chilblains, frost bites
and chronic sore eyes. % cts. per box.
DR. Cady,s Condition Powders, are
inst what q horse needs when IN bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
Yermifnge. They are not food but
medicine and the best In use to put a
1orse IN prime condition. Price %
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-15

A. f. Kisar, has now in stock the
finest lot of nice jewelry, ever seen
in Point Pleasant. and all suitable
for Christmas gifts
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-15

Fascinatora and Boas, going
cheap, at Mrs. L j Williamson's.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-15

Capt. g. F. Hess. is arranging to
bore for oil and gas on the Noun
tain State Brick yard property,
close to town.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-15
Umbrellas.

We've more than usual, some en-
tirely new ideas
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-15
Horse Thief Captured.

Constable Harry Hart and Mr..
Sam Roush, yesterday evening
captured Chas. Reed. who had
stolen a horse and buggy from
Squire S. d. Hanna, of Hartford,
the same day. They run across
him at Levi Roush's, near Sassa-
fras, with horse and buggy in his
possession. He was brought to
this place and lodged in Jail. Reed
claims to be from Ashland, Ky.
There is no medicine in the
world equal to Chamberlain's
Cough Remeday for the cure of
throat and lung diseases. This is
fact that has been proven in num-
berless cases. Here is a sample of
thousands of letters received: II
have tried Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy while suffering from Sc
we're throat trouble, and found inn
mediate and effective relief. / can
unhesitatingly recommend it.
Edger w. Whittemore, Editor
Grand Rivers, (Ky.) Herald. For
ale at sHoof's drug store.
Buy Ryour holiday goods from
those who advertise in the Register
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-15

"Life is made up of little things. .
SO the poet sings, but nbig things
happen to us all before We die.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-15
SHASONABLE
SuGGES TONS!
CHRISTMAS OFFERINGS.

We are living in a practical age.
The time is past when trivial trinkets
-4EE-ttth no utility are appreciated as
presents N TE-.eEFadays it's the useful
article. We have prepared a magni-
ficent array of that class. The zol-
lowing is a list from which you might
well select a SUITABLE as well as
USEFUL PRESENT. One that
would be appreciated and enjoyed by
everyone Here's part of the list;
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-15

Mack Wade and Sam Brown
quarreled over a game of cards
near Welch, Mcdowell county,
and Wade shot Brown through the
head. killing him almost instantly.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-15

And now West Virginia is set
down in the metropolitan press as
the world in jail deliveries.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-15
cLoAKs.

The sto;k is still very large in both
Jackets AID Capes, and at the prices
we are selling them, we should have
NO trouble to suit you
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-15

Who is the oldest person in our
town, at this time?
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-15

The weather of the past two or
three days, has much the appear
ance of spring days.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-15
Died,

Wednesday, December 8th, 1897,
MIR. John William Brown, in his
31st year. He was son of Mr..
and Mrs. j. A. Brown, of Ambro-
STA. He was buried at the Sebrell
graveyard, on Kanawha, on Friday,
the 10th inst. The deceased was a
worthy young man. and his death
is hard blow to his parents.
They have the sympathies of the
REGISTER.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-15

write this to let you know what
L would not do: 1 would not do
without Chamberlain's Pain Balm
in my house, if it cost $500 per
bottle. It does all you recommend
it to do and more.-J. r. Wallace,
WallacevilIe, Ga. Chamberlain's
Pain Balam is the best household
liniment in the world, and invalu-
able for rheumatism, lame back,
spreins and bruises. Be ready for
emergencies by buying a bottle at
Hooff's drug store.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-15

Don't work in the winter even
ing. Give that time to the child
rem, the books and papers. Do you
think God didn't know what he
was about when he made the win
ter day short and the winter night
long and then made plenty of coal
and wood and oil to warm and
light us? Quit work when God
puts out his light, and combining
the two greatest of earthly bless
ings, the power to read and some
thing to read; let the tired body
rest and the starved brain be fed.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-15

A nice diamond pin or ring
makes an appreciated Christ
mas gift. They can be found
in all sizes and prices, at A. +.
Kisar's.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-15

Buy Ryour holiday goods from
those who advertise in the Register.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-15
MAeKINTosHEs.

New lo{ of Ladies' and ChiIdren's
Observation-Disclosures in
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-15

Earrings, breast-pins, scarf
pins, suitable for Christmas gifts,
at A. f. Kisar's.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-15

About as good store as can be
found anywhere, is that of our
young friend Mr.. L. F. Fry, of
Henderson, and he is doing a
thriving business. Another good
store in Henderson is that of Mr..
Chas. E. Morris.:.who is also enjoy
ing a good trade, and just now,
these young merchants are filing
up their stores with Christmas
goods.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-12-15

Lots of holiday goods at A. F.
Kisar's.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-22
PeeuIlar Rurninn Cnstnm.

1t is said to-day that there is only one
happy condition for women in Rus
sia. "As happy as a priests wife" is
a common saying there. Strange to
relate, her husbands position depends
upon her. If she dies he is deposed.
He then becomes a layman, his prop
erty is taken from him and distributed
half to the government and the other
half among his children. This state
Of things makes the Russian priest
very careful of his wife, and he takes
great care of her, waiting upon her,
looking after her and keeping her in
health, comfort and happiness. Al
though self-interest rather than love
underlies his motive of solicitude and
consideration, the Russian woman
gains the benefit of this curious law,
and it is not surprising to learn that
to marry a priest is the highest ambi-
ton of Russian girl. She even pre-
fers him to nobleman. = American
Queen.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-22
Back from the KIondike.

Opening the door in response to an
insistent knock the lady beheld the
figure of one she remembered.
"Oh, it is you, is it?" she said, icily.
at is me-" was the answer. "Your
long-lost husband, who has come to
tell you that he is sorry he ran away
two years ago."
Maybe you are sorry you went" re.
torted the lady, ''but amt. What did
you come back for?"
'My dearest, have been to the Klon.
dixie, and last summer accumulated
fifty thousand"
FIFTY thousand dollars!" shrieked
the loving wife as she fell on his neck
mo. Mosquito bites"
1t was a moment later only that he
fell on his neck himself.-Indianapo
Journal
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-22

A curious marriage custom obtains
in the islands of Himla, just opposite
the islands of Rhodes. The Greeks, by
whom it is peopled, earn their living
by the sponge fishery. No girl in this
island is allowed to marry until she has
brought up certain number of
sponges, which must be taken from a
certain depth. In some of the other
Greek islands this demonstration of
ability is required of the men, and, if
there are several suitors for the hand
of maiden, her father bestows her on
the man who can dive best and bring up
the largest number of sponges.-Phil-
adelphia Press.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-22
How 1t Might BE Improyea.

The old man examined the tandem
critically.
$50 you take the girls riding on that,
do you?" he asked at last,
The young man smiled and nodded.
"And you put the girl on that front
seat and you sit on the back one?" per-
sisted the old man inquiringly.
That's it," replied the young man.
"Well, I s'pose it's all right" the old
man said with sigh, "but it never would
have done in my day. When I was a
young lad and wanted to take pretty
girl riding / never would have put her
on a seat ahead of me that way unless
her head swung on pivot and could be
turned round SOS it wouldn't be so
burned unhandy."
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-22
their way to Goliad to spend the hol-
idays. Mr.. Fly is prominent bus
mess man of Junction City.
THE DISTRICT COURTS.

Forty fifth district court adjourned
this morning until Monday, January
3. The following dispositions were
made: ID.
3244. San Antonio Brewing asso-
citation VS.. w. III. Dirks ct al, debt;
dismissed for want Of prosecution.
326S. L. p. Peck & Co. VS.. j. Z.
Hamilton ct al, debt and sequestra-
ton; dismissed for want of prosecu-
ton.
3412. Ii. A. Burke VS.. Degner &
Karbe, for breach of contract and
damages; dismissed for want of pros
ecution. H.
Abb. Scottish-American Mortgage
Co., ltd, VS.. A. ii. Cummings ct al,
note and foreclosure; judgment for
plaintiff.
New suits were filed as follows: o..
1850. Lizzie and Adolfo G. Wuest
on two notes of $1,000 each, and fore.
closure on % acres of land Of the
northeast corner of the late Emil
Beck homestead survey, 12miles north
east of San Antonio. a-aad1
1882. Ned McIlhenny VS.. r. w.
Rogers, notes 1921, and garnishment
of ID. & A. Oppenheimer. ~.
1885, J. w. Simmons VS.. Charles
Scheidemantel, to try title to lot 10,
block 10, West End, and for rents of
$25 per month from June Is, 1896,
and for damages, $500.
S9S7. f. A. Piper VS.. G. II. Tatum,
note, S75654, and garnishment on
John Wood & Sons. -
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-22
strsnCied by His Collar.

Not long ago, according to an English
journal, an American gentleman was
found dead in a compartment of the
train from Nice to Paris. The inquest
showed that his collar had actually
strangled him. There is point of in
hibition near the Adams apple" and
if it be compressed the respiration is
suddenly arrested, producing asphyXia,
A collar which presses just little when
the wearer is upright can press much
more when he is seated; and If he falls
asleep, congestion, followed by coma
and death, may ensue.--Chicago Inter
Ocean.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-22
where nustaches Are Barred.

Time was in England when the en-
ployes of banks might not wear boards
or mustaches. This restriction has in
almost every instance long been re-
moved. One exception still remains
The historic house of Coutts, where
royalty keeps its private accounts, de-
clines to alter the rule of bygone age,
and visitors to its ancient walls will
note that its employees present re.
markably trim and smart appearance
The younger clerks yearning for those
hirsute adornments so dear to budding
adolescence have recently memorialized
the partners on this subject, but, alas!
without success.-Detroit Free Press.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-22
The Maid and HnndIkerchief.

A touching and poetical custom pre-
walls in the Welsch-Tyrol. When a
young maiden is about to be married,
Immediately before she steps across the
threshold of her old home, on her way
to the church, her mother solemnly
gives her a new pocket handkerchief.
The bride holds it in her hand through
out the marriage ceremony, usin it
to wipe away her tears. So soon as the
marriage festivities are ended the
young wife lays the handkerchief aside
in her linen closet, and there it remains
as long as she lives. Nothing would in
duce Tyrolese wife to use this sacred
handkerchief. 1t may be half CEN
fury, or longer, before it is taken from
its place to fulfil the second and last
part of its mission. When the wife
dies, perhaps as gray old grandmother,
the loving hands of the next of kin
place the bridal handkerchief over the
face of the dead and it is buried with
her in the grave.-London News.
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WANTED.
Girl for general Homework. Appl
322 East Commerce street. 1t
CITY COUNCIL AND COMPANY
FIGHT.

Pine Bluff, Dec. 22.-SOme time since
the Light and Water company notified
the council that they would shut off
the water if the said council did not
accede to their demands for a settle
ment for the use of the water for fire
purposes. The mayor has several
times vetoed the action of the council
in allowing the claims of said COM
pany, and when the council was no
titled by the light and water people Of
their intention to shut off the water,
Mayor Bell, together with City Attor-
ney Hudson, went before Chancellor
Robinson and applied for an injunc-
ton restraining the company from
putting into effect their threat. The
injunction was granted by the chan
cellor, but since that time it has been
shown to his honor that the injunc-
ton was applied for by the mayor
and city attorney in the name Of the
city without the action of the council,
and the chancellor held that the may
or and city attorney did not have the
authority to act for them without the
direction of the council. Mayor Bell
and City Attorney Hudson have APP
pealed to the Supreme court.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-22
COMMISSIONERS, COURT.

The county commissioners approved
the county collectors report this morn.
ing for the month of October. The re,
port is as follows:
State Taxes-Occupation, S9,67413i
ad valorem, $1S11.73; school, $437.59;
poll, 500; costs, $3T.43.
County Taxes-Occupation, S4,S37..
o.; ad valorem, $2,97SSS; railroad
subsidy, S357.27; poll, $3.50; district
school, $91.94; district clerks fees,
$4S; sheriff's fees, 5000; county at
torney's fees, $106.5O.
A payroll, amounting to $1,000. 621h
for work in repairing Somerset road
at the Cara crossing on the Medina
river was approved.
Court adjourned until Monday, Jan
uary 8. "a
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-22
BRIEF CITY LOCALS.

-BarthOlamus Rosskoff died in the
city hospital of consumption this
morning. He was native of Austria
and had been in San Antonio about
three months. He came here from
Massachusetts. Deceased was a
member of the knights of Honor.
DR. r. Menger, ex-city physician, is
quite i'll at his residence on East Com
merce street and his condition caus'
ing great solicitude on the part of his
friends.
Christmas decorations OF laurel
branches are being placed in San Fer
nando cathedral.
-Pastores rehearsals are being held
on South Laredo, near San Fer
nando street.
Joseph Schweiger, aged 80 years,
died January 18th, at the city hospital
from consumption.
Best McAlester screened lump coal
$3.50 per ton delivered. San Antonio
Gas Co. Tel. 212. 12-13-tf
Mr.. j. A. Appler, the well known
city director publisher reports the loss
OF seventeen line lows from his prem
ises last night due to thieves. This
is the second visit in a few weeks to
him.
The stuffed skeleton of a large
whale, to be exhibited by some show
men, came in on a special car on the
|. and G. N. railway last night and
was viewed by hundreds of men and
boys at the depot this morning.
Ed. Green, a news dealer on Com
merce street, caught a negro boy in
the act of stealing at his stand yester-
day evening and gave the negro
a lively chase down South Alamo
street, but was distanced.
Mrs. E. p. Woller, whose daugb-
ter, Hattie May Wilbur, was killed
on South Alamo street by a trolley
car, on November "a, has begun suit
against the railway company for dam
ages in the sum of $4,000.