The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1899-02-22


has returned to her home.
Mrs. f. X. O'Kelly who has been
i'll for sometime was somewhat bet
ter yesterday. Her many friends
will be glad to hear this.
e. G. Donley, of Mount Morris has
been compelled to go home an account
Of Illness. We hope that he will soon
recover and return to the University.
Miss Daise Wood has gone to Steu-
benvllle Ohio where she is to act as
brides-ma at one OF the most elab-
crate marriages ever solemnized at
that place.
Rev. P. s. Barrack, the oldest min
.ster of the West Virginia Methodist
Episcopal conference, died few days
ago at Warrington, aged 80, after a
brief Illness.
Earl Smith has returned from Fair
mont where he went to see his father,
Col. Smith who has just reached home
from the South where he had been
with the First regiment.
Homer Posten has gone to Pitts
burg with his little daughter who has
curvature of the spine in the hope
that the treatment to- be given her at
the hospital may he beneficial.
Prof S. b. Brown is far on the road
to complete recovery from recent
attack of fever. He will soon be able
to resume his duties at the University
in case nothing unexpected happens.
T. p. Reay, of Duke, was in town
on Tuesday for short time looking
after business interests. He has not
been well for some time and has
been prevented by this from coming
up as often as formerly.
Mr.. and Mrs. TAFT of Randall en-
tertained the members Of the Sigma
Chi fraternity and their friends at
their home on Tuesday evening in
honor Of their son Gordon who is a
member of the organization
Sheriff M. S. Garrison will never
have to hang murderer if the gov
ernor signs the bill passed by both
houses of the legislature providing
that all executions must hereafter
take place at the penitentiary.
Rev. S. 4. Jones has returned from
Hundred where he has been conduct
ing revival meeting. He came home
sooner than he expected a few days
ago when he wrote to DR.. Kelley tell
ing him of the loss by fire that he
had experienced.
Mayne Dawson is arranging a
deal with the Athens Cigar compa-
ny by which he will become the
owner of the establishment. This
stand is one of the most popular in
town and under the new manage
ment will retain the present popu-
larity
Richard Myers of Ponetown was in
town over Sunday. Not only did the
Enterprise Hotel burn down with all
Of his clothing in it but another string
of tools is fast in the well which he
is now drilling. This adds great
deal more to the hard luck that he
has had and he has the sincere sympa-
thy of host of of friends.
Fl. p. Spurlock has gone from here
to Ceredo where he will visit his old
home. He will return to Morgantown
about the first of April and will grad
uate from the law Departmental June.
He is ore Of the brightest young men
ever in attendance on the University
and took the highest standing while
here before entering the army.
The Charles Mortimer Company
have left Morgantown after stay of
two weeks While here they proved
to be very agreeable and charming
people and made many friends who
will be glad to have them back next
year. Seldom has show taken such
firm hold on the sympathy of the
people as this one did while it was in
Morgantown.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Starr arrived in
Morgantown on Thursday morning.
John was a member Of the First regi-
ment having gone from this place at
the out break Of the war. On his way
back here he stopped at Galipolis Ohio
and was married to a Miss Belts.
The many friends Of the popular young
man extend their heartiest congratu-
lations and best wishes.
M. H. We'll has gone east to lay
in his line of spring goods. Before
his return he will visit his old home
at Martinsburg During his absence
his store viii be in charge of Nathan
We'll the genial and accommodating
salesman assisted by Mr.. Ward b
Lindsay. These gentleman will b.
pleased to have their friends call ant
look over the stock which is being
closed out regardless OF cost to max,
room for the new stock.
Miss Winnie South has returned
to Fairmont after coming down herr
to attend the funeral of her uncl
who had died last week. The cir
cumstances of the death of MI
South as given to us were not cor
rect. He did not die at home Blu
had gone to one Of the neighbors an(
had been dead for several hour
when found. The last seen Of hin
was at ten in the morning and b
was not found until five in the after
noon Heart disease was the caus
Of the death.
Il Mr.. ]. Z. Fleming editor of tn
NEW DOMINION who has been at NeN
Orleans attending the Mardi Gras a
the guest Of the Pennsylvania Stat
editorial association has returne
home coming In ON Monday afternoon
!, He states that the cold weather pla,
! ed has9c with Ill the plans Of th
great festival and that the Poop
down there being unnccust0med
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