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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-05-05

Messrs. w. W. Bryan and g. @.
Selbe, fishing in the Ohio yester-
day, caught an eight pound pike.
They showed us the handsome fish
to prove the story.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-05-05

@. B. Hanson & Co., Gallipolis,
o., the popular merchants, adver-
tise their silk dress patterns and
trimmings this morning. Call and
see fhem whom in GallipoIis.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-05-05

The grand jury adjourned yes
terday afternoon, making only
thirteen indictments. This
shows a good state of morals in
Mason county.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-05-05

A slip at Letart, on the Ohio
River Railroad Saturday evening,
delayed trains about three hours.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-05-05

The rougish COW is now getting
in its work on yards and gardens.
Capt. Heslop was a sufferer from
one Friday night. Keep the cows
up.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-05-05

Do you love good music? If SO
attend the Concert Thursday, May
9th, ct Trinity M. 3. Church.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-05-05

Mr.. j. NJ. II. Beale. presented
his daughter, Miss Julia, with a
handsome Dayton bicycle, yester-
day.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-05-05

Mr.. E. w. Craig, of this city.
and Mr.. j. NJ. English, of Della
ware, Ohio, have formed partner
ship in Life and Accident Insur-
ance, as Special Agents, and will
open up an Office in the room
lately occupied by Mr.. j. f.
Kimberling, as meat market and
grocery. Mr.. Kimberling win
quit business for awhile.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-05-05

Point Peasants pretty shade
trees are beginning to attract the
attention of strangers.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-05-05

There is a vast difference be-
tween reading and study. One
lightens the mind; the other
brightens it.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-05-05

Do you enjoy good Orchestra?
Prof. Stark's Orchestra has been
engaged for the Concert Thursday
May 9Th, at 8 p. m.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-05-05

May is but sustaining her fair
reputation SO far. More rain fell
within the past thirty-six hours
than during all the month of April.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-05-05

As usual it is now pretty gener-
ally believed that the scare about
the fruit being killed is all prema-
ture. Those who ought to know
say that there will be an abundance
of fruit.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-05-05
Henderson.

Henderson.
Special Correspondence, May 3.
Mrs. A. E. Cooper and little son
Bob, who have been visiting rela-
tiyes at Racine, Ohio, returned home
Saturday.
Mr.. Thos. Oliver has the founda-
lions laid for his new residence on
Henderson street.
Jas. Arlington has sold to j. d.
McCulloch his elegant residence,
store house and lot in Henderson.
The Town Council are having
the streets improved.
The storm on last Saturday
evening partially destroyed the
large tent of Spears Royal Medi-
cine Co.'s Shows, consequently
the entertainment for Saturday
night was postponed. Prof. Spears
has purchased new tent and will
be ready for his entertainment to-
night.
Miss Bertha Darst is numbered
among the sick this week.
Master Bobie Darst carried off
the cash prize at the bean guessing
contest at Spears show, Friday
night.
Mr.. j. d. McCulloch has sold to
Mr.. Jas. Arlington, his Salt creek,
(Clendenin) farm. Also sold to
Henry Hope portion of the land
in the rear of the Clendenin farm.
Chas. Morris has purchased the
stock of merchandise of Jas. Ar
rington and rented the store house
of j. d. McCulloch, in Henderson,
and soon as the invoice of the
goods is through with, Mr.. Morris
is going to the cities and lay in a
full stock of goods: Success to
Mr.. Morris.
We are not going to say thing
about the marriage of two of our
society young people last week;
they are keeping it secret, you
know. REX.
The Best Remedy for RIuma-
s8ke tisnl.
From the Fairhaven IN. Y.,) Register.
Mr. Jas. Rowland of this village, states
| that for twenty-five years his wife has
been a sufferer from rheumatism. A
/ few nights ago she was in such pain
that she was nearly crazy. She sent MIR.
Rowland for the doctor, but he had
read of Chamberlain's Pain Balm and
instead of going for the physician he
| went to the store and secured bottle of
| it. His wife did not approve OF Mr..
Rowland's purchase at first, but never
theless applied the Balm thoroughly
and in an hours time was able to go to
sleep. She now applies it whenever she
| feels an ache or pain and finds that it
always gives relief. He says that no
medicine which she had used ever did
as much good. The o25 and so cent
sizes for sale by G. w. NJ Hooff.
The interior of the stores of this
town are away ahead now of the
lstores of few years back, which
all goes to show that the Point
Pleasant merchant is keeping right
up with the times.
The boy who has been taught
the duty of self-denial and the
wisdom of self-reliance is better
educated than one who has only
been taught to read Latin.
est is the Best on Earth,
That is what Edwards & Parker, mer-
chants of Plains, Ga, says of Chamber
lain's Pain Balm, for rheumatism, lame
back, deep seated and muscular pains.
Sold by q. w. NJ. Hooff.
H theve is nothing IN man his
lopportu ~ never comes.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-05-05

Very few women dislike the idea
of wedding tour SO much that
they won't get married If they get
the chance.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-05-05

Buy your reserved seats for the
Concert at S. b. Mohr's. General
admission % cents; reserved seats
S5 cents.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-05-05

The boy who has been taught
the duty of self-denial and the
wisdom of self-reliance is better
educated than one who has only
been taught to read Latin. -
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-05-05

The interesting feature of the
Trinity NJ. E. Concert Thursday
night, May 9th, will be the Solo,
ga Woodland Serenade," by Miss
Katherine Neale. of this city, who
has no superior in the State.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-05-05
Tha Deed OF aFiend.

Special to Register.
GLENwooD, w Va, May 3, '97.
Last Friday night some person
OF persons went to the field in
which Mr.. John Keister had his
horses and led a fine bay mare
down to an old house (logl and
shot her through the brain with a
A calibre revolver, killing the
mare dead. and shaved the name
and tail off of another horse in the
same field. Mr.. Keister had the
mares head cut open and found
the ball of the above named calibre.
Mr.. Keister has also had some
sheep poisoned of late. 1t will be
remembered that Mr.. John Keister
is the same gentleman whose barn
was burned some time between last
Christmas and New Year, destroy
ing all his feed, wagons and burn
ing fine COW to death. Mr.. Keis-
ter lives II miles from Glenwood.
EpWOrth League Entertainment.
The entertainment given under
the auspices of the Epworth League
attached to the NJ. E. Church,
South, last night. was very largely
attended, and those present seemed
wholly pleased with the program
arranged for their delectation.
This consisted of singing by the
choir; vocal Duets by Messrs. Low
EFT and Duffy, Mrs. Grimes and
Miss Allie Shaw; recitation by
little Stella Davis, and readings by
Miss Lula Comstock and Mr.. Henry
Fielding. The Rev. 8. A. Dona-
hoe presided and an hour and q
half twas most enjoyably spent by
all present.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-05-05

Individuality is the power be-
hind human natures throne.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-05-05

1fgirls were taught in our schools
some of the problems that are likely
to confront them in a few years,
they might emerge from school on
graduation day better equipped for
the future than with smattering
of French and italian.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-05-05
American Lady,.
Price 800.

Price @I'OO'
Has no eyelets, which does away
with complaints of eyelets rusting.
Its shape is the pink of perfection
We also carry a full assortment of
the DIR. ScIliIlings' Model Form
in Black, White and Drab, price
81 90, 1925 and $1.5O.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-05-05

= @SSS@s H-AAN- - -
tons for a splendid OIL well IN the
DeVolt. Ailot which we nope
may prove true. a good wen there
would soon develop the Wnole Oh
Mason county
The following list comprises all
stations and farm crossings, on the
line of the Ohio River Railroad, at
which this Company will receive
freight for shipment, or stop their
local freight trains to pick up
freight:
New Haven,
Hartford.
Mason City,,
Clifton,
West Columbia,
Spilman,
Brownsyille.
1Taah;.,s Ss;d;na
'-'---. g..
point Pleasant
Henderson Ferry.
Gallinolis Ferry.
Beale's Siding.
Elweu
Rem Lomond
Hoysett
Annle Grove
Mercer's Bottom
Ashton
) Glenwood
T,acv,s Lane Siding
Crown CITY Ferry.
Green Bottom
Millersport Ferry.
T,esaee
Cox,s LANDING
C4nvandotte
Huntington
Central Civ
Kellogg,
R Ranoss
There was large attendance at
the meeting OF the hnlckeroocker
CLUB last n1gnt Wnen tne program
OF aeoa1e upon 'ne
questlon OF the aOonsnmento % capi-
TAI punlsnmen1: ME; u ~ camp,
Dell ana Mr. n ". Nease argue1
on the atnrma.lve siae' ana nT' a.
w. Holt ana MT refer 9teenDer-
gen on the hega.iVe' anu so apiy
was !ne issue ulseus sz.h snat 4;r ~
was allotted to the principal speak
ers At the conclusion of the de-
hate the iudpes decided that the
better arguments were adduced on
the affirmative side and SO de-
termined the issue. The names of
two candidates for membership
were submitted before the proceed
ings of the evening terminated.
There Is a new game which we
hone to see popular here. 1t is
called ..Tbe Editors DELIGHT and
is PLAYED in this way: Take a
sheet of ordinary writing paper.
fold it carefully, and enclose a
bank note sufficiently large to pay
up all arrearages and one years
subscription in advance. Keep
an eye on the editor, and If smile
adorns his face, the trick works
IKE onarm. NO" Is the 'ime 70
pay 'no 'oA
With the beginning of the new
month iS a nrOnar time f0 look
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-05-05

On Saturday morning Daniel
Wetzel, the world renowned snake
dispatcher, and who was never
known to kill them larger than
they actually were, killed a black
serpent measuring II feet in length
and 6 inches in circumference on
the Clarksburg road near this
place. 1t came out of large cedar
tree and had in its mouth young
birds, two old ones and the nest.
1t is no uncommon thing for Dan
to see snakes, but this is the larg-
est one he has seen this season.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-05-05

who has been visiting her father,
Mr.. Paul Schools, on Three-mile,
will return to her home Tuesday,
accompanied by her sister, Miss
Bessie.
from Wednesdays Daily.
Mr.. j. b. Daniels, of Charleston,
was in town yesterday.
Mr.. j. w. Dawson, of the K. &
NJ, was in town last night.
BoRN-Yesterday, to Mrs. Sarah
j. Holbert, son.
Miss Lizzie Sehon, visiting rela-
tives at Clarksburg for some time,
will return home this evening.
Messrs. Nat Levine and S. B.
Mohr left this morning on bust
ness trip to Wheeling.
Mrs. Mamie Lasher, of Pome-
roy, is the guest of Capt. S. L..
Parsons and family.
Hon. w. w. Thomas, of Win
field, is in town, exhibiting farm
machinery, for which he is agent
DIR. D. A. Thomas and sister,
Miss Matte, of Red House, were
in town Monday.
Mrs. Jos III. Holloway is quite
sick at her residence on Wand
street.
Messrs. j. 81. Hoover and G. q.
Miller. of Charleston, were bust
ness visitors here yesterday.
The many friends of Mrs. o. B.
Harper, will be panied to learn
that she is quite sick at her home,
915 Wand Street.
Miss Harriet Pence, of Hunters
Springs, w. Va, returned home
yesterday, after few days visit to
Miss Fannie Steenbergen, at CALI
polls Ferry.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jake Heathering-
ton, of Bellaire, Ohio, arrived in
the city last night. on visit to
Mrs. Heatherington's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Chambers.
Mr.. R. II. Armstrong, a large
dealer in railroad ties and timber,
and located at Hamlin, was in town
yesterday, on his way to visit his
parents at Arbrckle.
Mr.. VIM. Prather, a pleasant
young gentleman, representing j.
L. Crosley, of Cincinnati, is in
town, calling on his many custo-
mers.
We are glad to learn that Mrs.
Love, wife of the late Jas. L. Love,
who has been SO very seriously sick
for long while, is at this writing
much improved, and hopes are en-
tertained of her ultimate recovery.
Mr.. John Dunlap, of Brighton,
an old veteran Union soldier, who
enlisted in 1861 and continued in
the service until the surrender of
Lee at Appamatox, was in town
Monday. and renewed his sub
scription to the Weekly Register.
Hon. @. Sehon and wife left
yesterday for Columbus, Ohio,
which place they will make their
future home. Their daughter,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-05-05

The wheelers of this city should
form a cycle club.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-05-05

1t is a blessing to have opinions,
it is a,curse to be opinionated.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-05-05
The Best Remedy for Rhuma-
,oe fiSnl,

The interior Of the stores Of this
town are away ahead now of the
stores of a few years back, which
all goes to show that the Point
Pleasant merchant is keeping right
up with the times.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-05-05
DeVoIt well.

A correspondence writing from
Baden, under date 18th April, says:
..The DeYolt oil well. near Baden,
is going down rapidly and has now
reached depth of L 800 feet, whore
gas was struck in sufficient quanti-
ty to run the engine. if it was utal-
lied. and there is excellent indica-
tions for a splendid oil well in the
DeVoIt." All of which we hope
may prove true. A good well there
would soon develop the whole of
Mason county.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-05-05
Our Shoes

Catfish, red horse, and all kinds
of suckers, carp and mullet are not
protected by the new fish law.
That law is only intended to pro-
tect what are known as game fish
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-05-05

Col. Smith is wearing "beam-
niger" smile than usual to-day.
BY express yesterday he received a
splendid rooster" from his friend
Anthony Weaver, of Graham Sta
ton. The bird, which is no doubt
intended to express an apprecia-
ton of the genial Colonel's life
long democracy, came accompanied
by a nice "old hickory" rocking
chair, also supposed to have refer
ence to his unfinching adherence
to Jacksonian principles. The
Colonel appreciates the implied
compliments highly, and says his
friend will be cherished in memory
while the bird survives, and even
when he is dead he will not be for
gotten.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-05-05

The most original and most re-
markable story in the May Ro-
nance is the story of ga Live
Statute" by Mrs. G.. We're Tyler.
For realism, artistically and deli
cately handled this noteworthy
story has no equal. The other
contributors to May Romance are
Emil o. Peterson, w. n. Babcock,
G. M. Wetmore, w. Edgar Simp-
son, DIR. s. MilIington Miller and
ellison WilIets.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-05-05

Htheye is nothing in man his
opportu y never comes.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-05-05
ssIt is the Best ON Earth,

That is what Edwards { Parker. mer-
chants of Plains, GA, says of Chamber
lain's Pain Balm, for rheumatism, lame
back, deep seated and muscular pains.
Sold by g. w. N. HooR
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-05-05

n. F. Williams, of this county,
has been appointed guard at the
penitentiary. Again the colored
Republican is turned down, after
he was promised the position. We
refer to Joe StribIing.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-05-05
FURNITURE,

Carpets, Mautings, Wall Paper,
window Blinds and
Baby Carriages.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-05-05

A glance at the windows of our
merchants shows that we have
some window dressers of great taste
and ingenuity amongst us, who
can turn the most unpromising
material to successful account.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-05-05

Young women who do not be-
long to at least one club are be-
hind the times, and the same can
be said of young men. There are
excellent clubs for both sexes in
Point Pleasant which deserve en-
couragement.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-05-05

The following list comprises all
stations and farm crossings, on the
line of the Ohio River Railroad, at
which this Company will receive
freight for shipment, or stop their
local freight trains to pick up
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-05-05

Circuit Court commences this
morning and the lawyers are cor
respondingIy busy. Even without
the cases held over by consent,
owing to the absence of Major
Tomlinson and Hon. @. E. Hogg,
the calendar is a long and 1mpor-
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1897-05-05

With the beginning of the new
month is a proper time to look
over your office supplies and see
what you want in that direction.
Whatever it is, it can be procured
at the Register office better than
anywhere else in theneighborhood.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-02-18
Another Note From the Naval
Commanders at Canea to
the Greeks.
Must Not Advance Upon Canea,
Retimo, Heraklion or
Sitia
Under Penalty of a United At
tack The Sultan Remains
Quiescent.

CANEA, Feb. 1S.-There was a meet
ing of the commanders Of the foreign
fleets on board the Italian flagship and
the situation was discussed in confor-
nifty with the instructions under
which each of the foreign fleets is act.
in these waters. 1t was resolved to
take further steps towards bringing
about a more peaceful state of affairs
in Crete, and a joint note was drawn
up and sent by Admiral Canevaro, the
Italion commander, who is in CON-
mand Of the United fleets, to the Greek
consul here. The note informed the
representatives of Greece that an adj
vance upon Canea, Retimo, Heraklion
or Sitia would be repealed by the war.
ships Of the foreign powers in Cretan
waters.
This step upon the part Of the repre-
sentatives Of the powers has caused
some alarm in Greek circles, but it is
not believed to signify anything more
serious than a warning to the Chris
tians and Greeks to cease fighting
while the powers deliberate and come
TO some definite understanding regard.
ing the future Of Crete. 1t is still be.
lieved that the powers will in some
manner sanction the annexation OF
Crete by Greece.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-02-18
AMBASSADORS BLAMED.

If They Had Done Their Duty the Present
Trouble Would Have Been Avoided.
NEW YORK, Feb. 1S.-A dispatch to
The Herald from St. Persburg says:
The Russian foreign Office has before
it very accurate and impartial reports
about Crete from their consuls. All
agree with the reports made by the
other foreign consuls, that it has been
the misunderstanding agitators who
wantonly worked up the Cretan revo.
lutions and Immediately accused the
Mussulmans of being the offenders.
These agitators are shown up in their
true light. Hence Russia and the other
the course of action to be taken, and it
is certain they will act with the firm.
ness which is necessary with such law
less and additionally turbulent people.
As a d~iplomatist said:
I'm truth, the ambassadors in Con-
stantinople are to blame. Five months
ago they were given responsibility to
execute the reforms the sultan had
granted. They have up to now accom-.
plished no practical portion of their
mission, the first and most important
part of which was to organize IA strong
police force, with foreign officers, and
second, the reorganization Of the law
courts. Had they organized the police
force at once, instead of delaying, the
present troubles would not have taken
plaoa
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-02-18
SULTAN REMAINS QUIEsCENT.
Hopes by Giving Up Greece He Will Saw,
q Worse Sacrifice.

Hopes by Giving Up Greece He Will Save
= Worse Sacrifice.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, Feb. IL. - The
council of ministers, as a result of it's
all day session at Yildiz Kiosk has de-
cided to leave the pacification of Crete
to the powers. This is regarded as a
wise decision in the face of a most
complicated situation in Crete, where
the flags of Russia, France, Great Brit.
ain, Italy and Austria are flying along
side the Turkish standard, while Greece
is seemingly defying the powers.
The sultan seems to be we'll aware,
however, that Greece would not have
acted as defiantly as she has done,
without having at least one powerful
friend behind her, and it is this feature
Of the complications which is having
the most calming effect upon the Turks,
who also see in the abandonment Of
Crete to Greece, a possible loophole Of
escape from further and much more
important changes in the map Of the
Turkish empire. 8
To the sultan it seems to be the old
story of its being an i'll wind which
blows nobody good, and he is credited
with hoping that his obedience to the
wishes Of his powerful friends, or
friends Of Greece. in the matter Of
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-02-18
WILL REFINE SUGAR.
Claus Doscher, Who Sold Out to tn,
Trust, to Begin Again.

Claus Doscher, Who Sold Out to the
Trust, to Begin Again.
NEW YORK, Feb. lS.-For several
days reports have been current in Wall
street, that another competitor of the
sugar trust, more formidable than the
Arbuckle Bros, was about to spring up
in Brooklyn. The capitalist referred
to is Claus Doscher, who is reputed to
be worth s., 900, 900, and was one Of the
organizers of the Brooklyn Refining
company, which sold out to the Amer
lean company at q handsome profit.
MIR. Doscher since that time has prac-
tically been out of the sugar business,
although one of his sons is active in
the trade and is q recognized expert.
According to the report, Mr.. Doschel
wants to build up a business to leave to
his sons He owns two blocks Of water
front in G%reenpoint, which is well
adapted for refinery purposes.
1t was said that Mr.. Doscher in.
tended to break ground for a new re.
finery, with a capacity of $500 barrels
a day, within a month. Mr.. Doscher,
when seen, confirmed the report that
he intends to re-enter the business OF
sugar manufacturing.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-02-18

Cascarets stimulate liver. kidneys ant
bowels. Never sicken,, weaken or grippe
10c.