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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-24
BnocKADING or coNsTANTINoPLE.

Paper Reiterates the Report.
London, Nov. 24-The Rome correspond
ent Of the Daily Chronicle says: THE re-
port is confirmed that the powers have
decided to blockade Constantinople in case
Turkey refuses to withdraw her troops
from Crete and to accept European gov
ernor of the island"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07
order of Publicafion.

E3TAftl Or lti(3lHI
MASON COUNTY. SIS
At rules held at the Clerks ONCE ofthe Gir-
cult Court thereof, on the 9th day or April
1897, the following order was entered.
John c. Porter, Sheriff OF Mason county
and as such administrators OF John Witzgalis >
deceased, plaintihs
VS..
Christ witzgall, Eva Lutz, Henry KIrchner,
Catherine Miller, Henry Batseil, John Bat
sell, John Witzgall, Eva Shumnkert zAu-
gust Shumaker, her husband, Mary Man
chler, and August Manchler, her husbands
Lena Thelman and Henry Thalman, her
husband, defendants,
In Chancery.
The object of the above entitled suit, Is to
charge the reel esssste Of Which the asoys
and possessed, with the payment 0f1he debts
contracted by said John WftZgalf, deceased,
In his life time, the personal estate of the de-
cedent, being insufficient for that purpose.
And IL appearing rom affidavit died. that
the defendnnts John Wttzgah, Mary Man
CHER, August Manchler, MarRnretta Bnsteli,
Henry Bnstel1, Eva ShumaiEer and August
Shumaker, are non-residents of the state OF
West Virginia, II is ordered that they do ap-
pear here within one month after the nrHt
publication thereof, and do Whatever is nee
essary to protect their interest therein.
A copy teste:-R. Z. MITCHELIl, Clerk
april lew.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07
NOTICE % rake Depositlons.

To Daniel FerrIe-Talxe notice that on
Saturday, the first day of May, 1897, between
M. OF that day at the odice OF 3. ID. Hannlts
in the town OF Hartford City, West Nfrgfnias
and others, to read as evidence In my behalf
in the CIrcnit Court Tor the County OF
Mason and State of West Virginia, I'm which
am pI tintid and you are defendant. II
from any cause the taking of said deposit
lions be not commenced. or II commenced
be not concluded on that day, the taking
thereof will be adjourned nom day TO day
or from time to time at the Same place aud
between the same hours until the same
shall be completed.
l.. 7. Pilchard, Sol. BY Counsel.
apr7-4t
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07
Itenlizer Abroad.

There is a report current along
the river that every man, woman
and child caught on Third street
in Pomeroy is killed on sight. and
there is some truth for its founda-
ton too.
The barge sustaining the der
rick from Lock IL, used by Varian
Bros, for loading timber at the
incline below Pomeroy, caught on
the rocks the other day, by waters
receding, with the result hole was
punched through the bottom to
the damage of about sips.
Bedford Township. Meigs coun-
ty, O., is bringing into Pomeroy
some of its finest and largest dress
ed timber for shipment to London,
England, but it does not compare
in size or quality with that brought
up from the Kanawha and loaded
at same place.
al. Stagg, formerly of the '.Pint, .
now has lucrative position with
the Middleport Furniture Factory.
Harris Bros. are coal operators
at Valley City, petitioning the o.
r. R. to put in a small side track
at their bank, but SO far without
avail. The people along the bend
of the river are becoming disgust
ed with such stupidity and utter
stubborness on the part of the
railroad company. Harris Bros.
are honest, fair-minded, industri-
GUS business men and are compel
led as it is to haul by wagon their
coal three quarte1s of mile at
great expense, to the O. r. 3. de-
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07
ICONS FROM the Bond.

Special Correspondent, April 5th.
Mr.. Smith of the Liverpool Salt
Co., has gone to his home in Gin
cinnati, for a few days.
Harry Hart, of Mason City,
bank boss at Liverpool works. is
laid off on account of sickness.
Bauers brick yard at Mason City
resumes work today.
Hartford City seemingly courts
a good sized damage suit by allow
ing the Sliding Hill road and cul-
vert to go unrepaired.
Stated Convocation of A. F. and
A. NJ. Lodge at Mason City, Is
present, work in all three degrees
and banquet.
DIR. o. A. Kent leaves Letart in
a few days to locate at Hurricane.
Tom Harper, formerly of Hart
ford, is a prominent attorney in
Chicago.
Esta Arnold, of Pomeroy, is cir
culating subscription paper for a
weekly newspaper to be started at
Mason City, soon.
No Disgusting the fact Kanawha
salt is made at the Glendale works
at Minersville.
Mrs. Chas. Clifton, of Hartford,
has returned from a visit to Indi-
ana. She thinks of removing to
Granville, o.
Miss Flora DonnalIy, of Hart
ford, attending school at Oxford, is
home ON Easter vacation.
Mrs. VIM. Juhling is at home in
Valley City. after an extended Wis
it in Cincinnati.
Mrs. g. Young and family have
returned to Engleside, their sum-
mer home above New Haven.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07

Wait and watch for the new
goods soon to arrive at @. w.
Maupin's two stores, at Arbuckle
and South Side. It will be big
stock, and will contain all the
latest novelties in Dress Goods.
and at prices as low as they can be
bought anywhere.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07
ssHolne Guards. 2

The act Of the recent legislature
appropriating $4,000 to pay
Home Guards for their services
In saving the Union and putting
down the Rebellion is an act Of SO
much merit. and bestows rewards
in such a deserving direction, that
no doubt the benefciaries Of this
act Of long delayed Justice viii re-
srlt In substantial memorials to
those who promoted the appro-
priation. Now that confidence is
restored, and prosperity has come
among as, and work is plenty and
wages high, the tramp no longer
known and the hobo a thing only
of memory, the taxpayers will
gladly embrace the opportunity to
contribute of their own abundance
to this just and meritorious in
dustry. It is understood that this
first appropriation is only a starter,
and that many times twenty
thousand is to be asked for the
same purpose hereafter Sentinel.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07
Farnls Eor Sale.

have a number of farms. both
improved and unimproved, in Ar
buckle and Union Districts for sale:
Some of them are we'll timbered, and
all we'll watered, located III good neigh
borhoods and close to schools and
churches. These farms will be sold on
easy terms and in quantities to suit
purchaser. For further information
call on or address
@. w. MAUPIN,
apr7tf Arbuckle P. o., W. Va.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07
18th day of May, 1897,
Trusfee,s Sale OF Land.

DY virtue OF the authority vested IN me-
ffIist executed by James N. Stephenson and
Mary A. Stephensons his wife, dated the I'd
day OF March, 1875, and recorded In Trust
Deed Book No -, pages lG05 &C., In the
Clerks Once OF the County Court Of Mason
McCuftoch the payment Of q certain note
therein described. ana being required ~
made in the payment Of said note. shall
sell ut the front door OF the Court House OF
said County, on
Saturday, May LIST, 1897,
at IL O'Clock. A. M, the following real estate
conveyed by said Trust Deed and described
In the State OF West Virginia. County OF
Mason and town OF Point Pleasant, bounded
on the North by q lot owned by H q llense q
Co, on the East by q lot owned by the heirs Of
David Long, deceased, on the South by = lot
owned by > Henry Stone, and on the West
by Main Street, estimated 10 contain one
fourth OF an acre. Said note was given for
the purchase money OF said lot and said sale
-. y '.'..s.s ~ LANES b. sfENAGER,
apr7-5w Trustee
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07
Clifton.

Special Correspondence, April End.
Miss Bette Meeks will begin a
select school here in a few days.
Mrs. Troger leaves tomorrow for
Cincinnati to visit relatives.
Dick Martin has moved his
family from Mason to this city.
Mrs. T. L. Harris has been on
the sick list. but is convalescing.
Miss Phoebe Sheline, of Wyoma,
is visiting at Prof. S. v. Pullins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brumley. of Column
bus, are visiting at Mr.. Samuel
Coopers.
Quite an elaborate programme is
being prepared for Easter, and the
little folks are expecting huge
time.
The Epworth League gave an
"Apple Pie Social" on Tuesday
evening. ALI report a very pleas
ant time.
The Gospel Ark is at our land
ing. Large congregations assemble
each night, and much interest is
being manifested.
The Clifton school closed on the
3oth ult. S. v. Pullin, the Prin-
cipal, has made the school one of
the most successful terms ever
taught here. The people almost
without exception, praise the man
agement of the school the last year.
Mr.. Pullin was ably assisted by
Miss Helen Harris, Miss Eva
Meeks and Miss Daisy Hogg, three
of Mason county's most efficient
and energetic young teachers.
Dor.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07

According to statisticts the peo-
pie of the United States smoke
115, 600 tons of tobacco every year.
But there is an ominous silence as
to the weight of the cigarettes.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07

The removal of the Capitol from
Charleston being again under
discussion, it is suggested that
it should be placed on wheels and
hauled around where it would do
the most good.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07
Trustees Sale of Real Estate.

DY virtue of the authority vested In me,
- the undersigned trustee, byn deed Of
trust executed by w. @. woodward, to me as
the clerks Office of the County Court Of
Mason County West Virginia, In Trust Deed
Henry Fry the payment OF certain note
therein described, and defnult having been
made In the payment OF said note, and be-
Ing requested by said Henry Fry 20 make
sale OF the land In said trust deed mentioned5
/ shall ON the
18th day of May, 1897,
at 10 O'Clock a. M, proceed to sell at public
auction, at the front door Of the Court
House OF said County, for cash, the follow
Ing described real estate, situate In Arbuckie
District, Mason County, West Vfrglnins
Beginning at q small pine on the eostcrlY
line OF VIM. nfoore'E land N. ~, y. 10l
poles TO n stake and stones thence s. A. f.
w Dol poles 70 q stone set In the grounds
la apr4 more or l ESP r. B. SMITH. Trustee.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07

Thus far Mr.. Mckinley IS mother
is about the only resident of Ohio
who has returned from Washing
ton satisfied.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07

Now an Ohio lawyer has risen up
to declare that the Curfew law is
unconstitutional, in that it is an
understandable interference with
personal liberty.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07

AS the sugar trust will profit to
the tune of about four millions a
year by proposed Republican legis-
lation there is nothing to be sur
prised at that they were so anxious
for the preservation of national
honor during the late campaign
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07

A most singular transaction is
reported from Wisconsin, where a
man named Warren E. Burton sold
the Burton House at Harley for
for $50, 600, OF which 81, 600 was to
be paid in cash and the balance in
postage stamps, the number being
100000. This is one of the
most remarkable business trans
actions ever recorded in the West.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07

We have confidence this
yea, we feel satisfied that our
line is the best obtainabIe,
hence we feel certain Of sue
cess.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07

Tt is estimated that about $70.-
600 worth of meat and $4,000
worth of bread are daily consumed
in New York City, while for amuse-
ments the public spends not more
than $4,000 per day at the
theatres.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07

One would naturally suppose
after all the hot water it has been
in lately that the Sugar Trust
would have been dissolved by this
time.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07

According to the Daily Mail no
railroads pass through any part of
the following counties in this
State: Roane,s Calhoun, Gilmer,
Hardy, Lincoln, Logan, Pendel-
ton, Pocahontas. Raleigh, Writ
and Wyoming.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07

The new Republican tariff Bill
would have been more appropriate
ly passed on April LIST, than on
March 31st.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07

Over one thousand ships of all
kinds and isles pass up and down
the English Channelevery "a hours,
and there are scarcely ever less
than 200 near Lands End, leaving
or bearing up forthe channel.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07

The salary of the President of
the United States for one year, if
paid in gold, would weigh exactly
200 pounds.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07

Already there are ten thousand
homeless people in the flooded
lower Mississippi Valley, and the
worst is not over yet.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07

The young Emperor of Germany
seems to think that the whole
world should trembIe at the clang-
ing of his sword as he struts across
the stage; but it doesn't tremble
worth cent.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07

Trouble seems brewing in the
Texas Legislature. They have
actually introduced a law prohibit
ing the carrying of revolvers.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07

The cost of a state dinner at the
White House runs from $500 to
$1,000, according to the wines fur
nished. Under existing conditions.
therefore, they will average $500
each.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07

President Diaz, of Mexico, has
appointed commission to con-
slider ways and means of protect
ing the forests of that country.
That is not the only good idea we
could take from that silver country.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07

There never was and never viii
be enough Offices to go around un-
I'll every citizen has am option on a
public place.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07

Attention is called to the adver-
tisement of Mrs. L. j. Williamson,
announcing her Millinery Opening.
The ladies should not forget the
dates.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07

Thomas w. Gridder. Of West
Virginia, has been appointed third
Assistant Secretary of State by
President Mckinley.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07

The Mississippi is proving be-
yond doubt that it is just as
dangerous for rivers as for indi-
viduals to get too full.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07

YE FEEL TILT sUCH rs TIE csdsE OUR z1s4DE
L1RGEB THIS YEszR gHaa LIST

Onr full line of coaored shirts
representing the finest fitting and
laundried goods IN this country,
in the newest patterns to be
found at marvelously low prices.
Rossmore and the famous
Knox hats in the spring styles
now IN. We are sole agents for
above. All the latest styles de-
signed in the John B. Stetson's
goods to be found.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07

Its true We are making great
er efforts, offering nicer goods for
the money than ever before but
the satisfaction of an increasing
trade repays MS
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07

There appears to be considerable
uncertainty es to who is running
the Cuban Republic; but one thing
is sure, it is not Spain, at any rate.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07
order "a Pnhlfcatfon.

THE STATE OF W EST NIkGfNIAt
MASON COUNTY, IS.
A II rules held In the Clerks once Of the
~ Circuit Court for the County OF Mason,
on Monday the 9th OF a prfl, 1897.
Priscilla Ferrte
Daniel Ferrie,
In Chancery.
The object of the above entitled suit Is to
obtain ga vfnculo matrimonis for said
Priscilla Fertile from said Daniel Fertile and
&c appearing by afiidnvit aled that the de-
fentanf, Daniel FerrIe, is u non resident OF
this state, the said defendant Is required to
appear here within one month after the
and do what Is necessary to protect hta In
terests.
r. f, nfTTcHEIIs Clerk.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07

What is the, difference between
the present Mckinley boom and
the Jay Cooke panic? About
twenty-four years.-Fairmont In
dex.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07

Internal Revenue Collector Gil
keson, has been offered and ac-
cepted a position as Cashier of the
Parkersburg Second National
Bank.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07

The West Virginia Editorial As
ISOLATION holds its next annual con-
vention at Weston, on May 9Th.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07

Call in aud see those overplaid,
the dressy Clay worsteds we are
selling for $3.50, everyone worth
$1,000. We have them lower or
higher in price. But the above
are gems and will please you.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07

Congress is not in humor to
discuss the new tariff bill. That
is nothing extraordinary, for peo-
pie are often taciturn when COM
hitting highway robbery.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07

The new Congress may be young; !
but that is long way from being
its only fault
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07
Goine After Goods.

Mr.. g. w. Maupin, of ArbuckIe,
will leave this week for the East
to purchase his summer goods for
his stores at Arbuckle and South
Side. Our readers up that way
will do well to await their arrival,
as he assures us he viii sell goods
as cheap as they can be bought in
any of the towns.
Chicago has four reform"
mayors in the field. We do not
know that if they elected fourteen
of them it would do much good.
We direct attention to the adj
vertisement of Mr.. P. II. Steven
son, in this week paper. He now
sells Organs and Pianos direct for
the Manufacturers, and the buy
er gets rid of the middleman, and
therefore gets his instrument
cheaper.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07
HARDWARE


Cannot be beat in the State.
We also carry a full line
of Tinware, Glass Ware.
Queensware, Flows, Doors
and Sash by the car load.
Lime and Cement, Stoves,
in fact as complete a
line of Hardware as you
will find in any city in the
State double the size of
Point Pleasant.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07

No less than So, 600 persons have
applied to the new administration
for postoffice positions.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07

He is brave who dares to speak
the truth to himself.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07

About the meanest and most
contemplate thing done by the
committee appointed to inyes-
tigate public printer Donnal-
Iy, was to cut his account
some $1,000, not for over
charges, but because the work was
not classified. If Mr.. Donnally
submits to this outrage upon him.
or steal as it might more properly
be styled, we are very much mis-
taken in the man.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07

The sight of Christian powers
fighting side by side with the Turk
against Christians asking but their
liberty, is one to amaze and disgust
the civilized world.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07

Nine free libar1es in New York
contain 297, 400 volumes.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07

Who could help being entieed
TO buy when we can show you
patterns in cloths that look like
pictures. suits that just fit you
like a fashion plate
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07

Now we can get ready for the
glorious Fourth.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07

Get your spring ads. ready to
catch spring trade.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07

Hon. Rankin Wiley is building
4 stable on his LOT ON Sixth street.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07

The retail trade in intoxicants
in this country is said to reach the
colossal sum of a billion dollars
annually.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07

The Greatest Hhand up'' known,
is the Kentucky Legislature.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07

To have a bad habit is to have
hard master.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07

Now that the House has passed
the tariff bill there is something
for the Senate to to tear pieces.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-04-07

Our Legislature in its late sess
ion did many things it ought not
to have done and left undone much
more that it ought to have done.