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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-22

Cure that cough with Shiloh's Cure.
The best Cough cure. Relieves Group
promptly. One million bottles sold last
year. Forty doses for 25 cents. Sold
by DR.. w. j. Comfy & Son.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-22

One OF our exchanges thinks the air.
ship 10 prosperity trying to find dry
~plAce TO light.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-22

The airships all seem TO be like
Beatrice Harraden's ships that pass in
the night.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-22

| have a few bushel Of Fancy New
Seed Potatoes which will sell for so
cents per bushel. VIM. LANE.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-22

The Watertown Kampeskian in q
recent issue quotes about column and
: half Of our sugar beet writeup.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-22

via the Central Route. under the auspices of the
American Tourist Association. will leave Chi
cagO January 18th, 1897, February 9TH 1887
Tickets include all expenses. Railway. Sleeping
and dining car fares, hotels, carriages, etc.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-22

From January to May. 1897, inclusive. viz: at
the low rate Of one fare for the round trip. plus
$500. to certain points
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-03-20
City Charter Vetoed.

Fairmont is mad; mad clear
through. They had prepared a
lengthy document making all the
towns up there parts of homoge-
neous city. This had been SUBMIT
ed to the legislature and passed
But like many other things passed
down at Charleston it was bad. In
the first place the wording of the bill
was defective. Then the people did
not have proper notice Of the propos.
ed charter. Other reasons were al
so against the scheme. So Governor
McCorkle vetoed it. This happened
alter the adjournment of the legisla-
ture and consequently it vent
Fairmont had already begun to put
on airs at this prospect of getting to
be city if only in name. But these
will have to be toned down some
what. They will have to put their
ambition away in moth balls for a
couple of years. Then they may be
able to draw up bill which can be
conscientiously signed. We are re-
ally sorry that the scheme failed for
these insignificant reasons and hope
that better success may be met next
time. All objection had been with
drawn by resident kickers and ev-
cry one thought that it was sure
go. This makes the disappointment
all the more bitter. Probably is they
get Morgantown lawyer to draw up
their next bill it will stand the test
of executive scrutiny after its pass
age. Any way, neighbor, its worth
a trial.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-03-20
The Biters Bit.

For several years it has been a
practice among people who delight
in such things to personally escort,
every unfortunate youth found at
large in Durbannah after night fall,
out of the limits of that town with
appropriate ceremonies. These are
of various kinds yet the program in
the different cases scarcely vary
First catch your unfortunate, next,
begin to heave things at him, stones
being preferred. However, anything
will do that will cause him to depart
suddenly. Usually there is very lit
tie conversation ON trip of this
kind. Just as the whiz of the first
missile is heard heroic effort is
made to come into Morgantown
ahead of his eyebrows.
The dust of Durbannah is shaken
from his feet. This may explain how
the vast quantities Of dust happened
to accumulate in the covered bridge.
No time is lost in this interesting
operation. Far from it. Then a
wild dash up the hill and safety.
Friday night Willie Amman sought
the inner recesses of the classic city
over the creek. His purpose became
known and large crowd formed to
escort him back properly They
did their part well; in fact all previ
Gus performances were wholly eclips-
ed. But there was trouble to follow.
Another party had discovered the
full purpose of the first party and
surprise party and surprised party
were the result. Amman was readily
out distanced by some of the more
fleet footed of his erst while pursu-
ers. Some of them crossed the
bridge. Others were leaving so
hurriedly that they crossed the creek
moving in straight line. Some
wading others crossing on garbage
piles. 1t is safe to say that in flu
ture escort duty of this kind will be
delegated to others by members of
this expedition. We are sorry for
them-nit.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-03-20
A Card from Arnettsiille.

ARSETTsvILLE, March 15.--In Justice
to some of our upright and law abiding
citizens we desire space in your paper to
correct few false and misleading state
ments made by an inconsistent and mi
&. atory correspondent pretending TO
hail from Georgetown. This unreliable
news gatherer endeavors to make tho
impression that a majority OF the patrons
of our postoffice are dissatisfied with
the worthy gentleman recommended by
the republican executive committee.
Now the facts in the case are as fol-
lows: The successful applicant was
endorsed by three-fourths of the
republican patrons OF the Office and later
two-thirds Of the patrons sent a remon-
STRANGE TO the committee against the de-
featcd candidate having anything what
ever to do with orr postoffice. The cor
respondent also errs egregiously when
he asserts that Mr.. Samuel Phillips, one
of our respectable democrats was TO re-
ceive portion Of the spoils knowing
that Mr.. Phillips had sent In a sworn
statement in effect that he was to re-
ceive no part al the proceeds whatever.
This non progressive ink singer has ev-
identity come to the conclusion that 9TH
err people place as low an estimate on
decency as himself. The good people
OF this vicinity are painfully surprised az
the change Of front by this gentleman
and hope that in the near future he
will learn to obey the constitution of the
United States and not require religious
test when bring school teacher.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-03-20

President Cleveland failed to sign
the Sundry Civil Appropriation bill.
The exercise OF the veto power has
been used 30 often by this gentleman
that ordinarily no attention would be
paid to this fact. But one Of the
items OF the bill was of vital interest
to all the citizens of this valley. 1t
appropriated s400,oUu to begin work
on the locks and dams between here
and Fairmont. This was to pay for
beginning work on them.
The work was to be paid for on the
continuous contract system, from time
to time as the money was given by
Congress. The whole amount 10 be
spent aggregates over one million and
it has already been sanctioned by Con-
gress. Therefore no matter what turn
things may take the Improvements
will be made. That much is certain.
How long they may be delayed Is the
uncertain factor.
It is understood however that bids
for contracts will be asked for in the
very near future and the work begun
at the earliest possible moment. We
hope that no furthor obstacles will be
put in the way of its progress. 1t
means much to us and to be baked
of it would be blow that we should
not fully recover from for years.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-03-20
Laurel Point Locals.

LAUREL POINT, March 15.-The infant
son OF Marsh Martin lie Eoorly.
sylvia Stevens returned to his home
near Opekiska at the close OF school,.
The close of our school was marked by
we'll attended exhibition. The per-
formances were fairly commendable, es-
pecially several comic characters were
cleverly unprecedented. A trio Of the
sterner sex stole the hearts'of the audi
ence in the role Of female characters. A
very regretable incident took place as
the result of practical joke perpetua-
ted on one of the performers. Messrs.
Fisher, Roy Snider and Oscar Lanham
furnished splendid music for the even
ing
Rev. Beddow preached here last Sun
day. Three weeks from now he will
hold special missionary service. We ex-
pect to have literary performances and
excellent music. All are invited to at
tend.
Our place was we'll represented in the
Harmony Grove box supper.
Willie Stevens and Leslie Powell were
recently visiting at this place.
Mrs. 8. J. Stevens and daughter Mrs.
Snyder, visited the formers sister near
Smithtown last week. Mrs. Holland Is
quite i'll with consumption and at this
writing her friends have received intelli-
gence that she cannot recover.
Luther Brand has not sufficiently re-
covered to resume charge Of his school
at Sugar Grove.
We are rejoiced to learn that Miss
Eva Fleming Is able after an illness 81
many months 10 be out for short time,
Our good people are still concerned as
to the ultimate result OF the postoffice
squabble. The contest 10 confined Il
two representatives, one of each party
Our present postmistress Mics Rice 10 .
veteran in Uncle SANS service, having
satisfactorily and efficiently dispensed
the mail for II years.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-03-20
Order Of Publication.
State Of West Virginia, /

County Of Mononssiia. towit; IS.
Waitman T, Wiley, Adams w. Lor-
entz, James A. Davis, George @, Stur-
giss, George @. Baker, Spencer s. Wade
and William e. Glasscock, trustees Of
the Methodist Episcopal church Of Nor
Conference, Petitioners, VS.. Methodist
Episcopal Burying Ground.
Petition.
The petitioners hereinbefore named
filed their petition in the Circuit Court
OF Monongalia county. West Virginia,
on the 23rd day OF February, 1897, the
object Of which petition is to sell the
"burying ground conveyed TO Joseph
A. Shackelford and others in trust for
the use OF Methodist Epircopal chuch
as burying ground by, Thomas VII,
son and Matthew Gay, by deed dated
the 18th day Of March, 1924, and which
burying ground adjoins lands Of 1. @.
White and others, and is near the lands
OF the West Virginia University In the
town OF Morgantown, and to authorize
said trustees, petitioners, TO appropriate
part Of the proceeds OF such sale for
the purpose OF securing other burying
ground and removing the remains OF
persons buried in said burying ground
and decently re-interring them In
such other burying ground, and
properly removing and replacing
the monuments or tomb stones now
marking their present resting places,
and also authorizing said trustees TO
appropriate and expend the surplus OF
the proceeds OF sale OF said burying
ground in the purchase of suitable site
for the building and erection Of q church
edifice for the use of the members of
the congregation OF the Methodist Epis-
copal church OF Morgantown station OF
the West Virginia conference, or, at
their discretion to be expended In re-
pairing or rebuilding the church build
ing now used and occupied by the MEM
bers OF said church and congregation %
a place Of public worship, and for gen.
eral relief.
And upon motion Of said petitioners by
their counsel, 1t was ordered by said
ing the filing Of said petition, and the
object thereof be made and duly pub
lished and posted as required by section
8 OF chapter 81 Of the code OF West Vir-
ginia, and also be published for four
successive weeks in the Morgantown
Weekly Post and New DOMINION, it IL
therefore ordered that all persons in
terested do appear on the first day Of the
next term OF this court, towit. the 9Th
day Of June, 1897, and resist and show
cause, If any they can why the prayer of
said petitioners should not be granted.
WILLIAM e. GLAsAcocK, Clerk.
Hon. G. G. Sturgiss, Counsellor.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-03-20
NOTICE OF ELECTIONS.

AT meeting Of the Board Of Educa-
ton OF the Morgantown School District,
held on Thursday, March 4th, 1897, the
following order was made:
"On motion it was ordered that the
elections provided for in sections "a and
20 OF an act passed by the Legislature Of
West Virginia, on the 26th day OF Feb
ruary, 1897, which took effect from its
passage, and which Is entitled IA Bill
to amend and re-enact Chapter 30 of the
Acts Of the Legislature OF West Vir.
ginia Of eighteen hundred and sixty
eight, creating the Independent School
District Of Morgantown," be held on
Tuesday, the 23rd Day of March, 1897,
at the following places for Morgan dis
tict, Namely: at the regular voting
places in precincts numbers /, 2, 3, and
4 respectively, and for Grant district at
the regular voting place in precinct No.
3 in West Morgantown, which elections
shall be upon the question OF whether or
not the Independent School District OF
Morgantown shall be established as pro-
vided in Section | OF said act, and that
those voting in favor of the establish
ment OF said Independent District as
provided in said Section /, shall have
written or printed on their tickets the
words 'sFor Independent District, and
those voting against the establishment
thereof shall have written or printed on
their tickets the words against indie
pendent District" and that the follow
ing commissioners are hereby appointed
To hold the said elections at said voting
places, namely: At precinct No. in
Morgan district, ]. j. Hall, Ewing Mar
tin, and J. N Davis; at precinct No. 2
Alexander and George W. McVicker ;
George Hall, G. N. Reay and James
Blair, and at precinct No. in Morgan
district, Fred Breakiron, j. P. Bur-
bridge and Louis Hagedorn and at pre-
cinct No. 3 in West Morgantown IN
Grant district, Henry L. Cox, W. w.
Keener and A. Eisiminger; and that the
president and secretary shall give notice
oil behalf CT this Board as provided in
section rs OF said act, and make procla-
nation of the said elections.
Therefore notice is hereby given to all
persons interested ana proclamation
is hereby made that the elections mem
toned in the foregoing order will be
held at the voting places therein specified
on Tuesday the 23d Of March, 1897, pur-
suant to the foregoing order and the
provisions of the act OF the Legislature
of West Virginia therein mentioned.
GEORGE G.. STEELE,
President OF the Board OF Education Of
the Morgantown School District.
JAMES P. FITcH, Secretary of the
Board of Morgantown School District.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-03-20


HAG4xs, March I5.-Thc school at
this place closed last Saturday with APP
propriate exercises. The Pleasant VAL
lev school closes next Friday.
Franklin Michael has sold his farm to
e. Moore.
Spencer Fetty was in our village re-
Gently.
James McCurdy and John Kennedy
are working in the Pennington oil field.
The literary society at Pleasant Val.
ley is growing In grace as II grows in
weeks.
Another wedding to report Harry
Brookover, OF Georgetown, and Minnie
Hess. of McFarland's Run were made
one last week for LIES loBg journey.
That dear, dimpled darling of Day.
brook seems surprised at what he calls
our high priced sentences, but after
moments reflection he will perceive
that they are in accord with these Nc
Kinley times.
The horse market is very irregular in
this vicinity. One gentlemen purchased
horse but soon imagined that he had
made mistake and desired its return at
night. a.. -, Il, :, A..
wonderful warbler OF Wadestown has
resumed its former serenity as Augusta
county was nipped in the bud and there
fore we request a copy of that spring
poem OF hers.
Our mail boys have about succumbed
to the influence of the fair maidens of
Arnettsville and startling developments
are expected.
Our own David Morris, member of
the republican executive committee de-
sires it understood that he did not vote
for himself in preference TO his brother
as postmaster at this place
-. advance agents OF spring--frogs,
rob ~ sud doves have come but where
o whe.e Is the prosperity that was to
appear with the sweet songters OF early
March.
Soon the dandelions will smile along
the dusty highways and soon the farm
ers will search for wisdom in the old
yellow almanacs. How strange that a
cold barren moon 240, 900 miles away
regulates the size of beans and potatoes
But facts are not always desired or APP
preciated In this world. Some folks
would rather possess one theory than a
dozen facts. The truth is not desired by
many when it is unpleasant. 1t is often
difficult 10 get person to believe even
Wnel factS are IfeeeHttut Let 10 over
bear in mind that, "the truth Is not
afraid to be tested"
James Nicely has moved to our town.
Calvin Hawkins has added another
room to his furniture shop.
Is it not a common thing for most OF
us to consume large portion Of our time
Studying the habits and dispositions of
our friends and neighbors, and never
pausing to consider otir own shortcom-
inps and Inconsistencies How often
do we think of the beams in our eyes?
Do we always find good reason for our
words and actions7 Do we always give
an enemy credit for what we would
praise in friend? Are we all willing to
be measured by our own yard stick? Do
we desire others to look over faults and
then in return do we say that those who
differed from us should be stink into OBJ
livion. Is this universal charity or is it
reversible selfishness? Does it re-
semble the DEGREES of justice or does it
flow from the heart of fanatic? Let
reason answer and let the ears of com
mon sense held her beautiful words. Let
US remember these words from Pope,
Gan our knowledge is, ourselves to
know
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-03-20
Jacob Frederick Dies suddenly

Last Saturday Jacob Frederick an
old citizen Of Clinton district died
very suddenly under very distressing
circumstances. His house caught fire
and it was evident it would be de-
stroyed. The family made herculean
efforts to save the household effects
and Mr.. Frederick was overcome by
the fright and over-exertion. He was
laid in an out house where he died in
a few minutes while the fire was still
raging. Deceased was a quiet inoffen-
sive citizen who bore the respect Of all
who knew him. His remains were
buried near his home yesterday. The
house was total loss though con-
siderable portion of the furniture was
saved.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-03-20
Marriage.

HUFFMAN-WArKINs--Married,a at
the residence of Fenimore Low, near
Georgetown on the 9Th of March,
Walter Huffman to Sarah r. Wat
kins, Rev. VIM. N. Stewart ofiiciat-
ing. Only a few friends were pres
ent, but very cheerful company.
May the welded pair always be as
happy as on this occasion.
Observation-Disclosures, at
Oakland, Nd, on Tuesday, March 8,
Rev. Davis, of the M. P. church off,
Chatting, Mr.. Claude Fleming and
Miss Lille widows, both Of Fair
mont. The bride and groom visited
Cumberland aud returned to this
place yesterday morning. Mr.. Flem-
ing has secured q position with the
r. y @. as a brakeman on passen-
ger train, which he will accept soon,
and bis headquarters will be either
in Cumberland or Grafton. The
couple have the hearty good wishes
of fhejr many ftisnda' - rss Prsss.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-03-20
Pleasant Ridge.

PLEASANT RIDGE, March l5.-Miss
Clarinda Waters is visiting friends at
Fairmont.
Mr.. James Henry and daughter Mat
tie who has been sick, we are glad to
say are better.
VIM. Barb was visiting friends on
Big Indian creek last week
Mrs. ]. G. Shafer is spending a few
days with her sister Anna Holland near
Opekiska.
Mrs. Columbia Kiger, Of Fairmont,
was visiting her father Ambrose Waters
recently.
Coombs Brothers are busy getting out
timber.
Several persons from here attended d.
B. Stewards sale on the 18th.
The school at No. IL taught by s. r.
Fisher will close March 10th with an
entertainment at night.
Mrs. Isaac GOGGLES sudden death was
quite shock to her many friends and
relatives here.
w. E. Brock, of Georgetown, spent
Sunday on the Ridge.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-03-20
II. L. Swisher, Prop'r.
why mot Celebrate at Homel

For a number of years with few
exceptions our people have been 60
ing away from home to observe me
mortal day, none to our credit and
much to our loss. This year the
G. A. R. Post, of this place, will pre-
pare a suitable program and take
charge of the exercises if the public
will indemnify them against loss. A
committee from the Post will be
asked to make canvass in a few
days to see what can be done. We
ought to stay at home on these oc-
casions and it is to be hoped an en-
tertaining program will be given fol
May 30th this year 29th).
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-03-20
DIR Reynolds Lectures

The second lecture given by DR..
Reynolds for the Y. M. G. A. was de-
livered Sunday afternoon in Chapel.
This series is proving if possible
more interesting than the first one
delivered by the Doctor, Quite a
great deal of interest is being aroused
and fairly good audience greeted
him. The subject was another phase
of the general subject christianity
and Civilization" These lectures
are free and everyone who misses
them is missing great treat. 1t is
earnestly hoped that more of the
students especially will take advan-
tage of the splendid opportunity
thus presented to hear the utter
ances Of thorough scholar and a
christian gentleman.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-03-20
Merchant Tailor Misflts.

A chance of a life time to our cusl
toners. while we were in New
York we were lucky enough to buy
from one of the finest tailoring firms
sixty seven suits made to order for
$4,000 $4,000 and $4,000 each. These
failed to fit the parties they were
made for. We bought them at our
own price. You can buy them at
nearly the price of ready made suits.
Don't delay and miss your chance.
HRscHMAN's,
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-03-20
Its Usefulness Returns.

In recent issue Of this paper a
peculiar accident which had happen
ed to Dorsey st. Clair was given. He
had completely lost the use of his
right arm. He found himself utter
ly unable to raise his arm from his
side. For some time he was compelled
to carry the injured member in a
sling. The case puzzled all the doc
tors. They could not understand it
at all. Now they are equally at sea.
The use of the arm has as suddenly
returned as it left him No expla-
nation can be given of the strange
phenomenon. We are certainly glad
to hear of his good fortune and hope
that the present status of affairs
may prove permanent.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-03-20
Order oflsubmiss ionlEntered.

The Supreme Court is again In ses-
sion after an extended recess. All the
judges are present and it is expected
that a great deal of business will be
transacted. About the only case of in
terest to people of this county which
will engage the attention of the court
is the Musgrave case. 1t was taken
up on the first day of the session and
an order Of submission was entered.
This is the third time the case
has been before the court and a
final decision is firmly expected. We
shall give it as soon as it is announced.
AS said before what the decision will be
rests upon the new judge McWhorter,
and from the circumstances it is quite
within the range of probabilities that
new trial will be granted.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-03-20
Human Life Must be Cheap up There.

John Mitchell, who has been in
Jail for some time charged with
shooting a waiter in the Watson
House some time ago, had his hear
ing before the Circuit Court last
week and pleaded guilty to unlawful
shooting and was fined fifty dollars
and sentenced to go days imprison
ment in the county Jail. This oc-
currence is well remembered. Some
time since the walters in the dining
room of the Watson got into dis
pute. Mitchell drew his revolver and
fired and missed the man he aimed
at but struck a third party, who
was not mixed up in the quarrel, and
inflicted wound from which he died
in short time. Mitchell evidently
did not intend to injure this man
and he has been punished very Sc
verely for his carelessness and it
ought to be a lesson to him.-Inder