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Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-04
Pickups In Town and County.

Rey. w. NJ. White expects to be at
home before the end of this week, and
will preach next Sunday.
Mrs. Josephine Sydenstricker has
taken out license to keep hotel at
her home on Main street, Lewisburg.
Mrs. Annie Stratton has purchased
of Miss Kate Dunlop her house and lot
on Lafayette st. Price paid, as we hear,
81 500.
Geo. Il. Argabrite, one of the pro-
prietors of this paper, has been confined
to his home for more than a week by
sickness, but is now improving.
Paul, an infant son of Mr.. Clay and
Mrs Lucy Graves, died of diptheria. at
the home of his parents, in Ronceyerte,
last Thursday. aged about l year.
Our old friend Pat Dougher says that
he raised 100 bushels of corn on one acre
of his ground in Meadow Bluff dis
trict, this year. This can't be beat
The Lewisburg Female Institute has
l04 pupils, So being boarders the Lew
isburg Graded School. 14s the Lee Mill
tary, So; the Lewisburg Colored School,
III. Total, 40l.
N. A. Mann, Esq, of Falling Spring
district, sold last July IL lambs. which
he informs us, averaged fraction ever
l12 pounds. He also sold 8 yearling
steers, which averaged 9O34 pounds.
DIR. Geo. A. Gilchrist, formerly of
Monroe county, now of Asbury, and
Miss Annie E. Hedrick were married
at the residence of the brides father
Mr.. ID. K. Z. Parker, at Asbury, this
county, on 18th ult., Rev. II. NJ Roane
| officiating.
There will be a musical entertainment
and box supper at the Richards Hall
on tomorrow friday night. Adm:s
sion. Is cents; children under 10 years
10 cents. Proceeds for the benefit OF
the M. K. Church, South, Parsonage al
frankfort. Let one and all attend ant
enjoy treat.
The pupils of the l.. F. /. were giver
an outing last Friday by Mr.. Telford
the Principal. Six wagons were re
qnired to move this mass of beauty
They went several miles from town il
search of chesnuts, and returned i'm tn,
evening with white flags on poles ant
with bright, happy faces. giving eyi
dence that they had enjoyed the day.
The members of the NJ. L. Church
South, at Williamsburg, this county
have decided instead of charging thei
old church building, to build a ew one
near the old, on the same lot. 1t viii
be frame building, 45x58 in size. TIL,
building is now under roof, but vii
not be completed before next spring.
John and Joe Toothman are the con
tractors.
License was issued last Monday b,
Clerk Buster for the marriage of Jess,
f. Bright, Of Frankford, and Miss
Leila M. GRAPHICAL, Of williamsburg
district. They were married Tuesday
at l O'Clock, at the residence of tn,
brides father, Mr.. Troy GRAPHICAL, Rev
X. III. Wilson officiating. We extend
congratulations to Mr.. Bright, ant
wish him and his young bride smooth
sailing through life.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-04

how long before there would be a
demand for free water for all, and
that demand enforced at the polls ?
And if free water, why not "free
cakes and ale," and free everything,
and all go a-gunning for those ene-
mics of society, the pestiferous tax.
payers? The communistic spirit is
ripe enough already, without receiv-
ing any additional encouragement.
l wish to place myself on record
as not being opposed to water works
if an efficient system can be brought
within rate of taxation that the
town can bear; and in all serious
ness | hope Mr.. Nenable's employ
ment will be continued, and other
disinterested aids called in, until we
can have a thorough and exhaustive
report made upon this subject, and
that report in detail given to the
public for examination and discus
sion, and thus have this matter set
tied intelligently, and not go gallop-
ing off into the dark, we know not
whittier. No time was given for
discussion. The ordinance was put
to vote as soon as the law would
allow. Mr.. Telford's article did not
appear until two days before the
election, too late for any one to make
reply, and l was refused permission
to see his last article so as to place
this alongside Of his, as l desired.
L am tired of these aspersions upon
my want of public spirit. don't
believe now that water will naturally
run up hill any more than ! did
when several kindred experiments
were made n few years ago under
the guidance of the gentleman mot
Mr.. Telford) who is recognized as
the chief promoter of the present
scheme. / have always borne my
share of the public burdens | am
not man Of wealth, and most of
what | own is outside OF the town
but when it comes TO ascertaining
who bears its public burdens you
Will find - well, Mr.. Editor, you
could furnish your townsmen some
" mighty interestin' readin'." MY
own little savings are the result of
years of toll and effort, and if any
little cOterie thinks that I will not
defend them, and that by cracking
the lash of numerical supremacy
about my head they can awe me into
silence, they have mistaken their
man. l hope l will not be called
on to say more. The matter is be-
fore the council; all that is wanted
is an application by them Of that COM
mon sense which has been shown in
their private affairs.
JOHN w. HARRIS.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-04

TIE West Va. compulsory school
law has already been getting IN It's
work in Boone county. Prof. Deck
Toney whipped some of Squire Willard
Pawlcy's children at school, and the
Squire withdrew them from attend
ance. The professor promptly re-
ported the matter to the trustees and
under penalty of the law the children
were compelled to return. Thereupon
Pawley swore that he would cut Toney
to pieces, and last Friday week he met
the professor at cane mill on Toney' 3
branch. A quarrel was followed by a
fight, in which Pawley used a knife,
cutting Toney over the heart and be-
hind the left ear, inhicting wounds of
a most serious character. Toney al
most bled to death before physician
could he secured, and he is still in a
critical condition. Monroe Waterman.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-04
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

DU RSU AN L to IA decree of the Cir
Il cunt Court of Greenbrier county,
at the June term, 1897, in the chancery
cause of Lewis ). Davis admir- vs..
Helen :. Davis ct al, the undersigned
Commissioner, Will resell, at public
auction, 10 the highest bidder, in front
of the Drug Store OF o. Z. Syden-
stricken Il Co., in the town of Lewis
burg, on
Saturday, the Goth day of November,
1897,
that certain tract of 434 acres of land
situated on the head waters of Meadow
creek, in Fayette county, w. Va, in
the bill and proceedings mentioned.
TERMS OF SALE.
Cash will be required for the whole of
the purchase money on the day of sale.
JOHN A. PRESTON,
Special Commissioner.
Bond, with approved security has
been given, as required by the decree in
the above named cause.
JONATHAN MAYS,
Oct. 2l-4w. Clerk.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-04
THE State Treasurer saws that Il

THE State Treasurer says that the
tax rates of Greenbrier county US cts.
on the $lOO) is the lowest in the State.
Greenbrier is free from debt. Our
county officials are honest, business
men, and, in fact, she don't have any
other kind. We are thankful that we
have no John S. Mcdonald, alias Bill
Jones, at the head of our County Court,
for it seems that Mcdonald and the
whiskey men have brought Kanawha
county into disrepute, run her heavily
In debt and the tax rate is out of all
reason.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-04

JUDGE II. A. REABURN died at his
home in Emporia, Kansas, on the goth
ut, OF apoplexy, aged Sc years. He
was son the late G.. w. Reaburn, of
Monroe county, where he was BORN
He was brave Confederate soldier,
serving with honor in Bryan's Battery.
He moved to Kansas in 1870, and was
Probate Judge of Lyon county, at the
time of his death. His aged mother
is still living in Monroe county.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-04

THE Monroe Waterman still claims
the prize for Monroe. 1t says: w.
Is. Morton, of the Democratic district
OF Wolf Creek, weighed two thorough
bred Shorthorn heifers, 2-year- olds,
which aggregated 1902 pounds. The
smaller one was not two-year. old I'M
til the 7th day of last August, and she
tipped the scales at l ,112 pounds. The
Monroe heifers average, says the Watch.
man, just 10 pounds more than Green
brler's best" Hold on, Bro. Johnston,
all the precincts haven't been heard
from vet.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-04
LOCAL MATTERS.
Business Rules.

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Address all letters to Dennis Il Arga-
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No attention will be paid to anony-
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sign yonr real name, but 1T must always
accompany your communication.
Death notices published gratis
Obituaries and Resolutions Of Respect
five cents per line.
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60 c = oSip sS'
In effect Sept. Goth. 1897.
EASTBOUND.

EASTBOUND.
Trains leaye Rome everte as follows
6.i2 II. m. daily. Express for Wash
ington, Baltimore, Phila-
delphia, New York, Rich
mond, Old Point Comfort
and Norfolk. Dining Car to
Washington.
9.32 p. m. daily. +. +. V. Limited
for Washington, Baltimore,
Philadelphia, New York,
Richmond, Old Point Com
fort and Norfolk. Dining
Car.
3.3O p. M. Daily Express for Clifton
Forge.
WESTBOUND.
7.25 n. m. Daily. f. +. V. Limited
for Cincinnati, Louisville,
st. Louis, Chicago, West
and SOuthwest. Dining Car
9.51 p. m.-Cincinnati and st. Louis
Special for Cincinnati, In
dianapOlis, st. Louis, Chi
cago, Louisville, West and
Southwest. Dining Car.
$50 Il. m. Daily Express for Hunting
ton.
For additional information address
A. b. G.. Bray, Agent, Ronceverte, or
III. w. FULLER,
GenN Pass Agent.
&. w. STEVENS,
General Manager.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-04

II. 2. RITTENHoUsE, the Ladies
Outfitter, Lewisburg, w. Va, is pre-.
pared with handsome line of New
Goods, consisting of everything used
by ladies and girls s. splendid line of
Wraps, Caps, &C., and Millinery fresh
and stylish. Call on him and get just
what you want at closest possible
prices
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-04

WHILE watching the forest fires,
which ragged through Raleigh county
this week, Miss Flora Adkins. aged 20,
of Beckley, that county, found herself
walled in by flames. Her cries for help
aroused the nelghborhood, but no aid
could be rendered her, and she burned
to death before the eyes of her friends
and relatives. The girl was daughter
OF Judge VIM. Adkins.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-04

The County Court of Summers has
rescinded its recent order providing for
a special election on the 9th inst, to
determine whether or not bonds for the
erection of new Courthouse should
be issued.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-04

JOHN BRAGG, Of Don, Summers
county, was struck by a freight train
in Hinton Saturday of last week, and
received injuries from which he died.
He was intoxicated. He leaves wife
and eight helpless children.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-04

Col. b. +. Harlow Will ACCEPT thanks
for copy of the Acts of the last Leg
1slature, and also for a copy of the re-
port of the Special Joint Committee on
Constitutional amendments The report
prepared 10y chairman r +. Fast is
quite voluminous document, present
ing exiting Constitutional provisions
and amendments proposed in parallel
columns.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-04

SHERIFF KEADLE, Of Mingo county,
has presented Governor Atkinson with
valuable French revolver, which
shoots either ball or shell. 1t is SC
made that it will shoot either way with
slight change and is considered the
best gun ever seen in this region.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-04

& OUR readers will find in the letter of
our 1lillsborO correspondent an account
OF a very curious and unusual case of
malformation, which has excited much
interest in that community. Some of
the doctors here say it is case of alb.
sorption. There were twins in the
womb, they say. One died and was alb
sorbed by the other, leaving a portion
of the leg, which grew and resulted as
described by our correspondent.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-04

THE Greenbrier Clothing House,
Lewisburg, w. Va, is full of fresh
New Goods from ceiling to cellar, and
at prices that make it quite interesting
for their customers. You can find
everything worn by man or boy. Don It
fail to call on them when you come to
town. III. 7. Bell is always glad to see
you and show you his Goods, whether
you want to buy or not.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-04

IT is said that owing to the drought
many of the farmers in the State are
thinking of Resolving their wheat fields.
The opinion is among them that the six
weeks drought has destroyed a large
percentage of the seed wheat.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-04
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF
REAL ESTATE.
J. G. Bright Il Son, Plaintiff,
Patrick Dougher ct al .. Defendants

vs..
Patrick DOugher ct al O.. Defendants.
pI virtue of decree Of the Circuit
- Court of GreenDrier county, West
Virginia, entered in the above entitled
cause, on the 2rd day of July, 1897, the
undersigned Commissioners, appointed
for the purpose, will procood, on
Saturday, the 9Th ddyof November. 1897,
to sell 10y way of public auction, to the
highest bidder, in front of the Store
house of Miller 81 Nowlan, in North
Anderson, Grecnbrier county, West
Virginia, the following described valua-
BILE real estate, (the property of Pat and
Mary DOugher)
A tract of 81 acres:
a tract of 5O7 acres:
(maklng a total of sos acres, described
in the record as 767 tract y
n tract of 1873 acres
A tract of ga acres;
A tract of 20 acres:
all situated in said county, and about
10 miles from the Town of Anderson.
TERMS OF SALE:
Cash in hand on day of sale sufficient
w ptg S'pNo vi quiz anu CSpcllStS Ol
sale. and for the residue, a credit of 6,
II and Is months will be given, the pur-
chaser executing bonds bearing inter-
est from date with good personal secu-
rity for the deferred payments, and the
title be retained until all the purchase
money is paid.
JAS. III. MILLER,
II. N. READ,
Special Commissioner.
|, Jonathan Mays, Clerk of the Cir
cult Court of Greenbrier county, do
hereby certify that Miller & Read have
given bond with approved security, as
Special Commissioners in the above case
rs required by the decree of sale.
JONATHAN MAYS, Clerk.
Oct. l4-4w.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-04

ALLEN f. NELSON died ut Ona,
Cabell county, this State, on the 9TH of
October, in the SEND year of his age
The deceased was Il native of Monroe
county, and the oldest brother of DR..
j. l.. Nelson, of Lewisburg.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-04

PHIL RENICK, just back from Poca.
hontas county, tells us that the wild
turkeys up there are as thick as leaves
In the valley of Valambrosa. They are
Hooking in from the woods to feed in
the corn fields adjacent to the hills and
mountains, and in some places, notably
about Edray, bave destroyed acres
Men, he says, are paying big prices fol
hands to husk out their corn 80 as tC
save it from the rayages Of the hungry
birds. The same complaint comes from
come parts of Greenbrier.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-04

THE Greenbrier Circuit Court will
convene next Monday, the sth INST
MANY Of our subscribers In the county
are behind with their subscriptions to
the INDEPENDENT, as they will see by
glancing ut the dates on the margin of
their papers. We beg that you will call
during the term and settle. If you do
not come to Court send what you owe
by some friend or neighbor. We need
the mony, and you should remem Der
the scriptural injunction Pay that
thou owest.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-04

AT Trinity Church, Huntington, OH
the 10th inst, Miss Lucy Sehon, the
beautiful and attractive daughter of
Hon. Edmund Sehon, will be married
to Mr.. John M. McCoach, of the same
civ
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-04

CYRUS F. NEEL sold his home place,
near Gap Mills, Monroe county, con-
sisting of about 234 acres, to Mr.. Peck
Caldwell, of Craig county, Va, on the
22nd ult. Price paid, $50 per acre.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-04

Tie President has issued the usual
proclamation designating Thursday,
the 25th inst, as day of Thanksgiving
and prayer. The Governor fixes the
same daV.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-04

Miss NELLIE NAE BURDETT, daugh-
ter OF Capt. :. &. Burdett, of Charles
ton. was married in that city, OH the
9th nit. to Mr.. Frank Gilliland.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-04

MIR. II. f. MYLEs, at Falling Spring,
has received a fine line of seasonable
Dry Goods, etc. His ad. will tell the
story.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-04

Tie best cattle which have left Mon
roe county this fall were As head sold
recently for export by Messrs. b. G..
Young and II. A. Boyd, which averaged
1925 pounds in weight.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-04

Mrs. Mary Terrell will pleasantly en-
terrain boarders during the Circuit
Court. Residence, northeast corner of
Lewisburg.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-04

REV. G. w. PARKER, formerly of
Monroe county, has accepted call to
the passionate of the Baptist Church at
ROnCcyertc
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-04

TIE ladies of the Lewisburg NJ. E.
Church, South, will give an Oyster Sup
per at Mrs. Pulllam's dining-room to-
morrow night. For benefit of Station
Parsonage.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-04

CASH paid for beef hides by John A.
Pulliam, Lewisburg.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-04

DYNAMITE, Fuse, etc, for sale by
Watkins, Caldwell & Rinehart, Cad.
well, w. Va.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-04

HAVE opened Il Hotel in Lewisburg
in the house recently occupied by Mrs.
>. Is. Fry. Am prepared to furnish
good meals to all and comfortable quar-
tiers to a limited number
lW. s. w Hour
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-04
A. E. Huddlestun,
WHITE Sui. SPRINGS, w. VA.

"hiiE ooL' SEhiNUS, W. VA,
MAN UFACTURER and dealer i'm
vi all kinds of building Lumber,
Shingles, etc. Dealer in Sash, Doors
and Mill-work. Prices promptly given
on application.
Aug. 18th, 1897.
4 Il j. K. Bell you can get a good
"A Gum Suit, Umbrella and Over.
shoes.
NEW Hamburgs, Laces, Corset
~ Handkerchiefs Hose and Kid
Gloves. ]. BELL,
RUY your Shoes from
- <. BELL
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1897-11-04

The West Virginia game laws pro-
vide that squirrels may he killed from
June 18th tn February LIST wild geese,
wild ducks, teal and other ducks from
September LIST to February LIST wood
cock from June Goth to January LIST :
doves from August LIST to February LIST {;
rabbits are not protected.
The age-herald., 1897-12-25

while on declines, however, slight, de7 mand for stocks made it's appearance
 There continues to be more or less evil dence of manipulation throughout the mar ket, the absence of any public interest tending, however, to restrict demonstra-. tions of that kind. London has sold stocks moderately, but the market there, as is the case here, is in a holiday mood and it's action between now and the end of the year is of little importance. The earlier bearish feeling among the traders seemed to wear off as the week progressed, as it became apparent that there would be no very severe pressure in the money mar ket Call loans were quoted as high as to per cent on Monday and Tuesday, but later in the week rates were not better than 3631z per cent, and a good effect was produced by the news that $10,0O000O or more of government currency siXes would be redeemed forthwith by the treasury and that only half of the $S,500,000 which the Union Pacific syndicate is to pay on Mon day will go into the treasury, the other half going to the depository banks. With this, the market in spite of it's dullness, showed a further bullish tone and an in- creased inclination to respond to favorable reports, especially those in connection with the anthracite coal stocks and the New York local transportation corporations.
The age-herald., 1897-12-25
THE fINANClER.
Statement of Clearing House Banks Seemingly
 Contradictory But Operations Log gcal.

New York Dec. A.-The Financier says this week:
 The statement of the New York clearing house banks for the five days ending De- cember "A is seemingly contradictory in its results although an examination of the reports of the individual banks proves that the operations which brought about the changes were entirely logical so far as the totals are concerned. There was an in- crease of $3 3927, COO in loans with a decrease of $75S,sOO in deposits with a decrease of S4,529, 600 in cash. The inference is that the money loaned has gone out of bank and this is borne out by the report of the na- tional city bank which has maintained the largest fluctuations in its averages. It had expanded it's loans no less than $3, 800, 900 or an amount nearly as large as the total in- crease for all the banks and it has de- creased it's reserve in the same amount, while its deposits show scarcely any vara- ton from the previous week. This bank is so prominently identified with the Union Pacific reorganization settlement that the statement thus becomes almost self-ex- plantory. ,.s
 The result of the weeks business has been to reduce the excess reserve of the banks $4,202 ,600 leaving but $11 ,523, ,450 more than required by the 25 per cent. require ment. This is the smallest reserve reported since October, 1896, when call money was quoted at to per cent. But the present outlook does not indicate any such strin- gency. The reduction is due entirely to payments into the sub-treasury on Union Pacific account and as the government is now beginning to disburse larger amounts to meet the principal of maturing bonds, the effect will be to offset any stringency that otherwise might occur. Many of these checks will be available for bank use Mon- day; and in addition about one-half of the $S S,OO00O0 to be paid by the Union Pacific commission on account will be deposited by the treasury in the banks Money will be firm over the close of the year, but any stringency after that time is bound to still further depress the price of exchange, and the same despite the high rate for money abroad would bring specie imports.