Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-08-23
TWO CENTS
FROM SUNNY CALIFORNIA.
Mrs. Lightbarn Sends a Message
to Her Monongalia Friends.
California Like West Virginia Contin-
ues to Improye-It Is one Of the most
Desirable Places In the Country to
Live They have Oil. Gas and q De-
lightful Climate.

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lightful Climate.
Lone BEACH, California, Aug. is.
As the time for my annual letter
has arrived l will try to give you
brief account Of Long Beach during
the past year. am glad to say that
the year has been one Of progress In
numbers and improvement financially
and morally
Since last year there have been over
one hundred houses erected, most OF
them good homes.
The business blocks have also re-
ceived their share. Our city build
ings have been completed and are
quite credit to our little city.
The M. Il. denomination has erected
beautiful church which has been re-
Gently dedicated The Episcopal
church has a very handsome edifice
begun and the Congregational denom-
ination will build new place OF wor-
ship soon, as they have out grown
their old building. The Baptists have
treated themselves to more roomy
and commodious building. The other
two denominations already have very
beautiful church buildings. We are
proud OF our churches and church GO
ing people and hope to see them In
crease.
The Chautauqua Assembly that
meets annually are taking steps for
the erection Of fine auditorium be-
fore another session Ii held.
Our schools have grown so we have
need for more buildings. Steps are
being taken for the erection OF new
grammar school building
A new National Bank he's opened
It's doors for business this summer.
This gives us two banks both doing
good business.
We are very glad TO say that all the
usual assemblies arc booked for Long
Beach A number have already held
very successful sessions while others
are to follow.
The New Harbor is progressing
nicely, although they suffered little
Disappointment over failure Of the
contractor but another soon took up
the work and it goes on we'll.
The Oil business has taken quite
forward step In this part OF the coun-
try, and some very paying wells are In
operation.
We are promised a Gas plant in the
near future which will prove great
convenience in the way OF fuel.
We have been very successful IN
Kidding our town OF one OF the great
est evils; by large majority vote the
one saloon was voted out and we re-
ioice In clean town and you can see
that putting 1t out has not hurt our
prosperity.
had the pleasure lately Of visiting
one OF California's lovely winter re-
sorts - Redlands. 1t is near the
mountains, surrounded by lovely seem
cry, and large orange orchards OF the
finest variety. There are some Of the
most beautiful homes there / have
seen In California. Although ! have
visited several very pretty towns late
ly find Long Beach my favorite place
for residence.
can say that the New DOMINION
is welcome visitor at our home. IL
sometimes brings sad news, but Is
brings good news as we'll.
/ was also very much pleased to hear
OF the improvements OF Morgantown.
Hoping that the coming year may
be one OF blessing and prosperity to
both East and West. am,
Yours Truly,
MRS. e. p. LlGHTBURN.