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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03
Silot ON the Tratn.

L, @. Montague of Charleston,
returning from our fair on No. 2,
Thursday evening, when near Poca,
got into an alteration with the
negro porter of the chair car,
about his conductors check, re-.
fusing to give it up when demand
ed, and knocking the porter down
once or twice, whereupon the me-
gro retreated to the far end of the
car, and soon returned with re-
volver, and at it's point demanded
again the oheok, when Montague
made vicious assault upon him,
the porter then fired shooting
Montague through the left elbow
shattering the bones 80 it is feared
the arm will have to be amputated.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03
NEW MANAGER.
Campbell, of Point Pleas
ant, With the OrmOnd
Hotel

Parkersburg News.
Archie M. Campbell, a we'll
known and popular young man of
Point Pleasant, has been made
manager of the Hotel Ormond by
Mr.. II. w. jackson, the new pro-
prietor of the house. Mr.. Camp
bell was former clerk in the Hotel
Adelphi, at Huntington before
that Hotel burned. He has had
much experience in the hotel bust
ness and has many friends among
the travelling public.
Mr.. Jackson will have the Or
mond re-papered and re-furnished,
and when finished it will be one of
the finest little hotels in the State.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03
Funeral.

The funeral of Mrs. Henry
Gwinn, took place from her late
home at Glenwood, Saturday, and
was largely attended. Her remains
were taken to Huntington for in
torment. Col. John P. r. B. Smith
and and Mr.. John l.. Written, of
this place, attended the funeral,
and also accompanied the remains
to Huntington.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03
LihernI Witll MONEY.

The Cincinnati Weekly Enquir-
er is Offering $4,000 in Cash
Premiums for the nearest correct
guesses on the total vote of Ohio
The election in Ohio ooours on
Tuesday. November 9th, this year,
and is for a Governor, State Off
GERS and Legislators. The new
Legislature will choose a Uni
ted States Senator to succeed SEN
ator Foraker. The Enquirer also
offers $50 each week for the largest
clubs of guesses received during
that week. This is an excellent
for obtaining money easy.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03
RUNAWAY.

A horse belonging to Mr.. Writ
Greer, ran off yesterday at the
Equity Mill, and ran into the brick
Office, tearing the buggy up. but
hurting no one, The animal be-
came frightened at an old boiler
laying near the mill.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03
Cough Remedy a Great
FaYOrite.

The soothing and healing proper
ties of this remedy, it's pleasant taste
have made it a great favorite with
people everywhere. 1t is especially
priced by mothers of small children
for colds, Group and whooping cough,
as 1t always affords quick relief, and
as 1t contains no opium or other harm
full drug, 1t may be given as conhdent-
by q. w. NJ. Hooff, druggist.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03
Lndies can VICAR Shoes

one size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder to be shaken in the shoes.
1t makes tight or new shoes feel casyi gives
instant .eiiei to corns and bunions. It's the
creates. comfor. discovery o. fhe age. Cures
aud prevents swollen feet, Dllsters, callous
and sore spots. Aliens Foot Ease Is Ger:
tain cure for sweating, hot, ACHING lee!; ~
all druggists and shoe stores, % cents. Trial
package FREE by mail. Address, Allen y.
Olz1sted, lie Roy, N. Y.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03
lie Owes Ills Life to the FOrothOught or
n CompRnIOn.

While on n camping trip in Webster
county, Mr.. s. 1. Stump, Of Norman
town, w. Va. had a severe attack of
bloody fluX. He says Il firmly be
lieve that owe my life to the fore
thought of one of the company who
had taken along a bottle of Chamber
Remedy" Moral.-Procure bottle
of this remedy before leaving home.
1t cannot be obtoined when on n
hunting, fishing or prospecting trip.
Neither can 1t be obtained while on
board the cars or steamship, and at
to be needed. The safe way Is to have
it with you. Thousands of travellers
never leave home on a journey with
outfit. For sale by Ct. w. Nj, Hoon,
Druggist.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03
Premiums.

The premium list Of our late fair
is now made up, and the books are
now open at the office of Mr.. w.
NJ. Duffy, and will remain open
for ten days only. Call at the
office and get your premium if
there is ono duo you.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03

A check for $59,96285 was re-
received at Auditor A. o. Scherr's
office at Charleston last week, the
biggest single remittance for the
year. 1t was, from the sheriff of
Ohio county.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03

From tuesdays patly.
Miss Mamie Lee, of Howard,
Rhode Island, will arrive here to-
day on visit to her mother.
Miss Annie Sargent, of Virginia,
ia here on visit to her brother,
Mr.. Harry Sargent
Miss Charlotte Daft, of Hunt
ington, is the guest of Misses Allie
and Blanche Shaw.
Miss Blanche Adkins returned
to Charleston yesterday, after a
week visit to relatives here.
Mr.. S. w. Moore, of Elwell, WAS
a business visitor in the oity yes
terday
Messrs. Ed. Ellison and Benz.
franklin, Jr., left this morning for
the Pan-American Exposition.
Mr.. Griff T. Smith went up to
Marietta this morning, on a visit
to relatives.
Mrs. G. P. Gardner and baby re.
turned last night from short visit
to Mason relatives.
Capt. p. r. Spencer and little
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03

The Point Pleasant
National Bank The
New Banks no w
open for business in.
the Kisar block, Main
street. Don't forget
the name.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03

A Nebraska weekly newspaper
feelingly remarks: 1.-THE biggest
trust on earth has been discovered
at last. 1t is the country newspa-
per trust. They trust everybody,
get oussed for trusting and trusted
for oussing-and finally get busted
by trusting"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03

Wheeling may suffer as a result
of the steel strike as the combine
is threatening to move away all but
two plants from that CITY. This
will hardly make the combine any
more popular than it is at present
in the first city.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03
Obituary.

Mrs. Elizabeth j. Withers, wife
of Lewis Withers. (deoeased) de.
parted this life August 26th, 1901,
aged 80 years.
Grandma, as she was Familiarity
called by the young of this oommu-
nifty, was woman of remarkable,
true Christian character, always
true to herself, her family, and
with all she came in contact with.
She united with the Baptist
Church early in life and always rs.
NAMED true worker in the Mas
ter's Vineyard.
Being great invalid for several
years, she went to make her homo
with her three children, Mrs. Robt,
Chapman, of Pond Lick, Mrs. Laf-
ayette Meadows, of Otia, and her
son Mr.. Thomas Withers, of Green
Bottom. AT the time of her death
she had gone to reside for short
time with her grandson, Mr.. A, l.
Withers, of Mt. Airy, at which
place Jesus saw fit to call her homo
When asked by her friends if
she was not tired of stuff ering, she
would always answer, "God knows
what is best for me, and I am will
ing to submit myself to His will"
She will be sadly missed by those
to whom she was dearest and also
in the community where she had
go long been resident, AS we
gazed on the cold remains, we
knew that her spirit had taken it's
flight to join loved ones gone be-
fore.
eve know thou art gone
Where the weary are blest,
Where the mourners look up
And are glad"
A large oonoourse of friends and
relatives followed the remains to
the old Withers' burying ground,
where they were laid to rest to
await the coming of Christ, Flu
neral services were conducted by
Rev. r. L. Dickerson, of Sloan.
S. M. Fl.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03

Every time the farmer with a
good potato crop thinks of his prof
it's he smiles an expansive smile.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03

You assume no risk when yon bny
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar'
rhoea Remedy. Geo. NJ. Hoof, Drug
gist, will refund your money II you are
not satisfied after using II. IL IL every
where admitted to be the most succesB-
full remedy in use for bowel complaints
and the only one that never fails. 1t Is
pleasant safe and reliable.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03

No reward has as yet been
offered for the person or persons
who are blameable for the filthy
conditioned the town.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03

The Sunday School GLASS taught
by Mr.. j. FL. Norton, at Trinity
Church, will give Watermelon
social at the residence of Mr.,
Chas. Stone, Wednesday evening.
Admission 10 cents. All cordially
invited.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03

Potatoes Oh account of their
price has butted into the dessert
GLASS while peaches and cream have
lost out for the same reason.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03
LeYfne q LeMis

Are packing up their goods today
preparatory to removing them to
Williamson, where they will con-
solidate with their store there.
We are sorry to loose these this
enterprising firm from our town.
They were good people, and we
wish them success in their new
home.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03

If the Philippine teachers con-
tinue to get splioed another delega.
ton will have to be sent over to
take the places made vacant in the
ranks.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03

A TRADE from Ohio papers on
Southern mobs and their outrages
would be in order after the mobs
work at GAINESVILLE.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03

The farmer finds variety in the
discovery of new species of crop.
DESTROYING insects each year.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03
Eine Horse.

DIR. Thos. Stuart, of Huntington,
purchased of Mr.. lobe Lewis, Sat
urday, fine driving horse, which
was shipped to him at Huntington
Saturday.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03

The trainmen on the B. & o..
have been instructed to reduce
speed to six miles an hour when
passing through towns and villages.
A coed order.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03

1t takes about ten columns in
the city papers every day to tell
what isn't taking place in regard
to the steel strike.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03

There were no fights in town
during the fair, although there
thousands of people on the streets
all the time. This speaks we'll for
our police force.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03

1t may seem very strange but an
army is sure to fly when both it's
wings have beenlbroken.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03
Horse IIIiIed.

Mr.. Norman Gibson, of Hender-
son, lost valuable horse yester-
day. The animal got on the rail.
road trestle near the old tile works,
back of Henderson, and fell, break
ing two of it's legs, and was after
wards shot.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03

DIR. r. 4. Calling, the inventor
of the Calling rapid FIRE gun, is
perfecting pillow which will be
run by an electric moter, and which
it it fulflls all expectations, will
reyolutionize agriculture.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03
Dead.

Mrs. John Frost, living near
Look IL, died Friday night, Aug.
20. She was aged % years, and
leaves husband and one child,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03

a man who isn't capable of win
ming the love of at least one wom-
an made mistake in getting born.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03

The only thing that can recon
ole us to the rapidly increasing
RSowth of the snakes killed over
tue country is that the snake sea-
zdn can't last much longer.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03

Many people over town are care
less about the disposition of their
sewage. 1t should be run into the
sewers in every instance or there
will be an outbreak of sickness that
will make things hum around here
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03

1t will astonish any one not ia
miliar with conditions in this part
of the state to see the way that all
of the towns in this section are
furnishing.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03

at the races at Colchester Beach,
Maryland, last week, Kanawha
Star, belonging to o. p. "a. Maupin,
of Arbuokle, won second place in
the 2:15 pace. Montaoolo and
Spring Girl, belonging to Judge
Blizzard, the former winning first
money, time 2:224, and the latter
took second place. SS
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03

There is good deal of typhoid
fever in this town this season. All
traoeabIe to the filthy hog pens,
not our water.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03

Tho best way to get rid of weeds
and grass on paved sidewalks Is to
sprinkle the walks with crude oil.
The oil is cheap and a great deal
of labor is saved by its use
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03

It's funny that fellow isn't in
the swim when society throws him
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03

The Justices courts have been do
ing lots of business this week but
none of the cases have amounted
to anything very much.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03

j. Friedman & 90. received on
Saturday, large shipment of the
latest styles in walking hats.
They came direct from the largest
house in New York, and should be
seen to be appreciated. Gall and
inspect them. Prices are exceed
ingly low
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03
Cuts and BRUISES Quickly Healed.

Jhamberlain's Pain Balm applied
TO a cut, bruise. burn. soald or Ike IN
1hIy will instantly allay the pain and
Heal the parts In less time than any
other treatment. Unless the Injury
Il very severe it will not leave scar.
Pain Balm also cures rheumatism,
ifprains, dwellings and lameness. For
9ale by Ct. w. N. HooH, druggist
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03

All the towns around and about
Point Pleasant are getting manu-
faoturers to locate among them,
Why, is Point Pleasant asleep in
this regardH Eoho answers why.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03

The approved evening gown
comes low, but the swell girl must
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03

Merely your name and address in
the local paper will do some good
but there is much moro than that
necessary. Show to the people in
which lines you excel, tell them
what you have and what you can
do. Tell them in an attractive
pleasant way and you will have
plenty of customers,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03

If our lawmakers in this town
can stand the hog-pen smell of
Sunday and Monday nights, they
are hardened to "stinks." Have
the nerve Mr.. Council to vote the
hog-pen out of town.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03
Gnn.I4nn Ewes.

Whenever masher makes GOO
goo eyes at Point Pleasant ladies
on tho streets, he should be arrest
ed by the police, and the mayor
should give him $50 and costs and
put him on the chain gang for
thirty days; if this is not done and
the practice broken up, some irate
father or brother will use shot
gun, that's all.
A woman is always telling man
she doesn't understand a lot of
things that she really knows more
about than he does.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03

1t may be fattery to the potato,
which is modest vegetable under
all conditions, but it is fact that
it has been the cause of more
widespread interest than the great
steel strike. For years the hum
BILE tuber has been exceptionally
cheap, save of course in the early
spring, whom the Bermuda and
early Southern varieties are first
offered. Now it is so scarce as to
be practically a luxury that only the
we'll to do can afford, while poor
families have out it out altogether,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03

Our line of school suits, shoes,
hats, 60, is now complete, and
prices are very low. Bring the
boys in and fit them out for school.
j. FRIEDMAN g. Co.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03

A Chicago woman makes the
novel proposition that drove of
hogs be turned loose in the streets
of that oity to do the work of soav-
engers. She is enthusiastic in adj
vocating her scheme and is said to
be woman we'll connected in the
oity through the past and present.
The scheme should be put into
practice in Point Pleasant.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03

Millione of dollars every year go
into the waste baskets in the shape
of circulars and posters gotten out
for advertising purposes. Very
few people will stop to read cir
oular. Not so with the newspaper.
When man buys paper it is not
by any means to throw into the
waste heap. It is to be read first.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03

An eminent physician said to US
yesterday, that nearly every case of
fever in this town was traoeable to
the dirty, filthy, stinking hog pens,
permitted in the town. Remove
the cause that affiiots our people
pith typhoid and other fevers.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03

Snake skin neokties are becom-
ing very popular, and soon every
dude in Point Pleasant will be
sporting one.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03

Wednesday at Colchester, Md.
Baron Bell, Judge Billiards. game
little trotting horse, driven by Mr..
Ed. Allen, of this city, won the
2;2O trot in three straight heats.
The race was won with ease. Nc
Kinley, Wylie De Camps horse,
finished fourth in the $3.50 trot.
He took second place the last two
heats.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03

Don't wait for cold weather TO
order your fall suit. The new
goods are here now, ready for in
speotion. Call early for chc ice.
o. o. TIPPRTT.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03

We are showing an elegant line
of popular and staple hats for early
fall street wear. Our prices will
please you.
Mrs. L. j. WILLIAMSON.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03

The sculptor isn't the man who
cuts no figure in the world.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03

Look out now Tor two or three
September weddings, readers
no doubt would be delighted to
know the parties but we have
promised not to make public just
yet. Suffice to say they are popu.
lar young society people.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1901-09-03

Reports from the country are to
the effect that the corn crop is do.
ing better than expected but it
will fall short of a full crop. Those
who have any corn however are
pleased to note that it was not a
complete failure as Indications
seemed to warrant a short time ago.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-08-12
TUNkHANNOCk.
special to the Scranton Tribune.


Tunkhannock, Aug. 1O.-John NJ. Gar
man, esq, of Nanticoke, spent Sunday
with his family at this place,
Mrs. Joseph Lott, of Washington, d.
G., is a guest at Hotel Graham, where
she will stay two or three weeks. Her
husband expects to join her some time
this week,
Prof. J. +. Breidinger and wife are
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. William n.
Reynolds.
The DimoCk camp meeting viii
open on Wednesday, Angst q. A time
schedule has been made up for sun
day train on the Montrose road to
accommodate those who wish to at
tend the camp meeting on the 25th,
The train will leave this place at the
usual time in the morning, which is
O'Clock, and will return here at the
usual time, 1905. In the afternoon the
train will leave Tunkhannock at $40
and remain at Dimock until $50 in the
evening, when II will go to Montrose,
and at 940 it will leave Dimock for
Tunkhannock, giving all an opportun-
ity TO remain 10 the evening service at
the camp ground
Rev. Il. II. Wilbur and family re-
turned on Friday from a five weeks
vacation spent in Eastern New York.
A marriage license was granted on
Friday to William Stubbs, of Plains
Pa. and Miss Emma Norman. of New
ton, Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-08-12
DISASTROUS BLAZE
AT HONESDALE
Little Miss Wolfrom Pours Kerosene
on the Fire and Is Severely Burn
ed 49, Valuable Property
Destroyed.

Special to the Scranton Tribune.
lIonesdale AUS. ia destructive
FIRE occurred about l o'clock yesterday
Afternoon On River street across the
laciawaAen river, nearly opposite the
court house. The one and one-half
story dwelling owned and occupied by
George Wolfrom and the two-story
public school building known as Texas
No. 2, were burned to the ground. The
FIRE originated in the house of Mr..
Nolfrom. Mrs. Wolfrom was away
from home. Mr.. Wolfrom. who is jani-
tor of the Honesdale bank. was at the
bank. a little 10-year-old daughter
who was ~ home. started a fire and
then poured Kerosene oil from a can
on the fire. The oil took fire and eX-
ploded the oil can. The child was en-
velOped in flames and ran out of the
house. Neighbors eXtinguished the
flames, but not until the child was ser
iously burned, it is thought beyond
recovery,
Doctors McConville and Dryden were
called and did all in their power to
relieve her terrible sufferings. BY this
time the dwelling was enVeloped in
flames. Alert Hook and Ladder COM
pany and Texas, No, 4, Chemical en-
gine were soon on the ground, but
the flames had gained such headway
that they could do nothing BY the
time Protection Engine company AR
rived with their engine at the foot Of
Eighth street the two buildings were
doomed. A hose was stretched across
the river and the adjoining buildings
were saved. The school building was
covered by insurance. Wofrom was
not insured, He also lost part of his
household goods.