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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-02-17
SOUERs BEATEN.
Akron Skater In Fast Race at
Cleveland.

Cloyd Souers, the fast young Akron
skater who went to Cleveland, Sun
day, to meet Beebe, the Cleveland
man, was defeated in fast mile strug.
gle. The race was exciting, and the
winner was but three yards ahead of
Souers at the finish. Time, 3:04
Flynn and Lemon did not come togeth-
or, no arrangements having been made
for them.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-02-17
Hardening steel.

Small steel articles that are too soft
may be hardened with sealing wax
The method Is to have ready large
stick of sealing wax and then after
heating the article to cherry red
thrust 1t into the wax for a minute
withdra wing II and sticking II in again
repeating the operation until the steeI
is cold and will not enter the wax.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-02-17
Secrets OF Comfort.

Though sometimes small evils. like
Invisible insects. inflict pain and sin.
gle hair may stop vast machine, yet
the chief secret of comfort lies in not
suffering trifies to vex one and in pru-
IDENTITY cultiyating an underground Of
small pleasures. since very few great
ones. alas. are let on long leasss.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-02-17

Il hope" said the serious man, that
you haven't been betting on the races /"
Il hope so. too" said the young mar
with the red necktie and the restles.
eye. Il hope I will wake up tomorrow
and find out that the whole thing was
a wild dream, but there's no use hop.
ng."-Washlngton Star.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-02-17
Preoccupation.

"Why do you speak so slightlng,y
OF that eminent scientist"
81 didn't mean to speak sllghtlngly
of him. answered the young man With
the striped shirt front, "but II does
feem peculiar to me that man who
knows just when the next comet will
arrive and just how far 1t is to tho
moon should be so utterly ignorant
when 1t comes TO a question of when
It's time for dinner or what train to
take to get to the nearest town." "-.B0s-
ton Traveller.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-02-17

little country inn OF England, where
the food is poor and Ill cooked, the at
tendance inferior and the beds poor, ns
l would at good hotel in such towns
as Springfield. Mass, or the very best
in Switzerland or Germany. Indeed, 1t
must have struck the average Ameri-
can that the incompatible Baedeker
hardly ever finds 1t possible to recon.
mend an English hotel"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-02-17

unui ne was nearly forty, ana through
out life he suffered acutely and inces-
sanity from pecuniary worries ana
anxieties. He was never short of ready
money after his great crisis of 1874,
but he was never easy about the future
until after his enormously profitable
second American trip in the winter Of
1S6T-6S. ..-.sv.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-02-17
COSTLY HOME
Burned Down and Occupants
Narrowly Escaped.

Pittsburg, Feb. 17-Henry c. McEi-
downey, president of the Union Trust
Co., his wife and three children were
rescued from their burning home at
Homewood ave. and Wightman ST.,
ut an early hour this morning by neigh
bors, with ladders. Their handsome
residence into which they moved a
few weeks ago, was totally destroyed,
the loss on 1t and It's contents being
nearly $4,000; insurance about $4,000.
Riches are for spending and spend
ing for honor and good actlons.- Bacon
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-02-17

A lady was looking for her husband
and inquired anxiously Of housemaid,
"Do you happen to know anything Of
your masters whereabouts?"
I'm not sure, num-" replied the
careful domestic, "but l think they're
in the wash."-Pathfinder
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-02-17
I'LL. wherenhanta.

"Do you happen to know anything OF
your masters whereabouts?" asked q
wife who was looking for her husband.
I'm not sure. men," said the care
ful servant, but think they're in the
wash"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-02-17
CHAS. {. MILLER,
An Officer of Bartenders' Union
Is Dead.

Mr.. Charles u, Miller, aged 40 years
died suddenly at his home, FOG South
Main St, of quick consumption. He
was chairman of the Executive com
mlttee of the Bartenders' union and
well known and liked by all his asso.
clates. Funeral notice later.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-02-17
.irsA.T'


'T was just telling my daughter"
said Mrs. Nexdorc. that it's shame
OF her to play the plano on Sunday"
"Huhr exclaimed Mrs. i DprpyS
'Why Sunday especially% ~
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-02-17
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to extend thanks to all
olT friends and neighbors for the beau.
tiful floral offerings, and deep sym.
pathy shown us in our bereavement in
the death of our beloved daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Maglioue.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-02-17
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

WANTED-Limited number of people
to take one or more shares in stock
company, now forming. Manufac-
turing business. Shares, 500 each.
viii guarantee 10 per cent. in one
year. Business located in Akron.
259-261
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-02-17
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

VIM. Campbell, Akron ...., ,3a
Mary +. Lally, Akron ........ 80
Groom's occupation, rubberworker.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-02-17

LOST-Lady's plain gold open faced
watch, black silk fob attached. Re-
ward if finder will return to the Ak
ron Grocery Co. 209-261*
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-02-17
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE usy

Take Laxative Bromo ouin,ne coh,.,.
All druggists refund the money II II fails 10 -,
Sn.o' on ~. W. Groves signature is on sacs
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-02-17

WANTED-Job as repair carpenter,
little odd jobs done on short notice.
Drop card to f. Van Hining, 31a
Bare st. 259-261*
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-02-17
conYrr.ntionnI French.

Can You speak French?"
"A little. That is, | can shrug my
shoulders."-Loudon Answers,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-02-17
Dickens, Finances,

Dickens did not begin to save money
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ment::
j. @. Stortz's is the place to buy
your Christmas presents.
The Churches.

Service at Christ Church next
Sunday st IL o'clock a. m. and 7:3o
o'clock p m. All invited.
There will be service at Christ
Church Christmas morning IL
o'clock. Everyone invited.
Christmas eve at $50 o'clock the
Sunday School Christmas celebra-
ton will take place No regular
Wednesday service next week.
On Wednesday, Dec 31st, al
Christ Church. instead of the regu
lar week night service there will be
service beginning promptly al
11:30 o'clock and closing at 1915.
The first bell will ring at IL o'clock
and the last at 11:15. All invited
to this service.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-17

Miss Kate Steinbach has accept.
ed a position as stenographer in
Hon. Rankin Wiley's law office on
9th street.
Mrs. Rush Burnside was visiting
relatives in Gallipolis, this week.
Mr.. @. E Jones of this city, and
Mr.. Goodow of Pittsburg. were
quail shooting. in Roane county,
the first of the week.
Mr.. Homer Smith, returned
yesterday from Martinsville. vir
ginia. where he was quail shooting.
In three days he killed pa quails.
Messers. Joseph Carlyle, Ken
meth MoCloud and John MoClond
employed on Government works
near Pittsburg, have arrived at
their home in Henderson to spend
the holidays.
Mr. VIM. M Fry came up from
Covington Sunday and is prepair-
ing to move his family to that city.
They will probably leave this week.
Mr.. T. E. Blessing of Letart
has been appointed a guard at the
Reform school at Pruntytown.
Miss Name Porter of Ben Lo-
mond passed through here Monday
on her way to Clarksburg where
she will purchase Millinery store
and will go into the millinery
business in that place.
Mrs. Gus Fry, of Henderson, w.
Va, Is here on visit to Mr.. and
Mrs. @. f. Hudlin.-GallipoIis
Journal, Dec. Is.
Mr.. B. l.. Burdett has moved
his wife and child here from Mont
gomery and has taken position
in Messrs. j. F. Burdett g. Co.'S.
grocery store.
Capt. Ira Huntington is now
travelling agent for the Pittsburg
combine.
Mr.. @. A. Lewis who has been
employed at Homestead, Pa, for
some time, is at his home near
town to spend the holidays. he is
one of our best paying subscribers
and the Register and his many
friends are glad to see him.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-17
and Working Gloves, 90
cents to 200.


Fancy Suspenders for holiday
gifts, put up in fancy boxes, so
cents to $I.oo.
Shirts, a full line of white,
fancy figures and stripes, 50
cents to sligo.
Mems Underwear, plain and
fancy, cotton and wooden gar
ments, so cents to $3.50.
Hats, we can please you 90
cents to $500.
Shoes for Ladies, Men, Child
rem and Babies-aIl makes all
feathers, all prices, so cents to
5000.
Slippers are sensible and use
full gifts. We have all styles
for Ladies and Gentlemen, 7s
cents to $500.
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OUR LINE OF
HOLIDAY GOODS

Such as Dolls, Combs and
Brushe Sets, Cuff and Collar
Boxes, Albums, Work Boxes,
Toilet Gases, Manicure Sets,
Stationery, Pianos, Military
Brushes. Fancy Boxes and Or
naments, is the largest ever
shown in Point Pleasant, and our
prices are lower than those quo
ted by other for goods of the
same quality.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-17

Mr.. and Mrs. T.. B. Moore on
last Wednesday evening, in honor
of their guest Miss Witten, enter.
tanned the following ladies and gen.
tlemen in most pleasant manner
games of different kinds were in.
obliged in with great enjoyment.
Tsose present were Misses Mary
McCullooh, Charlotte McCulloch,
Carrie Gilmore, Maude Kisar, Vel.
ma Kisar, Emma Grover, Mrs. Geo
A. DuYal; Messrs. E. j. Somer-
vile and A. B. McCullooh.
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DID YOU EVER
STOP TO THINK

OF the reason we are the Iarg-
est clothiers in this community
There's no secret about it. Re
liable makes of the smartest and
best fitting clothes at the same
low prices for good clothes that
the inferior makes sell for.
Suits, 500 to 1900.
Overcoats, 800 to 10. 30.
Lounging Robes, 2.9S to
600.
Neckwear, our line is unequal
ed for style, beauty and quality.
Muffiers, Plain or Fancy Silk,
20 cents to 1.5o.
Mems Gloves, Kid Mocha
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-17

People who are growing winter
plants in their houses are admon-
ished by good authority that they
should give them q good lot OF
fresh air, which is very good for
the human lungs also. A window
or door opened at some distance
from the plants will not hurt them
but do them good. The same au-
thority advocates the thorough
showering of house plants once a
week.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-17

Mrs. Humphrey Devereau, OF
Batesville. Ark. accompanied by
her sister Miss Garnet Coleman,
who has been visiting her for some
time, came down from Cheshire,
Ohio. one day last week and spent
the day with Mrs. F. A. Guthrie.
Mr.. Morgan Jenkins of Hart.
ford, was in town Monday.
Capt. Thos. q. Wright, of Buff
falo, was in town Monday.
Engineer Geo. A. Du Val has
been transferred from the Short
Line of the B. & .. to the Ohio
River Division. and his lay over
will be in Parkersburg, where he
expects in few days to go to
housekeeping. Mrs. Du Val and
baby have been here for the past
few days visiting her mother, Mrs.
b. Gilmore.
Mrs. j. A. Beverage, of Middle
port, was here Monday visiting her
friends.
Prof. B. "a. Blagg, of Capehart,
was in town Monday and Tuesday
Capt. John Behan, of West Col
umbia was here Monday.
Capt. j. @. Porter. of Ben Lo-
mond was in town Monday.
Mr.. John Whitaker. Conductor
on the K. & M. Ry. was in town
Sunday calling ON his many friends
the first of the week.
Engineer. Joseph 81, French of
the K. & M. Ry' was here Monday
Mr.. CLARK O'Brien engineer ON the
K. & M. Ry. was in town Monday.
Capt Chas. Morris. has resigned
his position as master of the tow
boat Geo. Matheson Capt. BILLY"
Bing has taken his place.
Mr.. w. E. Pemberton, has
bought Mr.. j. M. Greenlee's res
taurant and will conduct the bust.
ness at the same stand.
The many friends of Engineer
VIM. O'Brien, who was Sd badly
hurt in collision not long ago,
will be glad to learn that he is get
ting along very nicely at his home
in Charleston and is improving
rapidly.
Mrs. Jos. Ryan, of Winchester,
Ind, who has been here visiting
her sister. Mrs. E. MoEIfresh, will
leave today for her home. Her
father, Mr.. Stewart. of Long Bot
tom. Ohio, will accompany her as
far as Cincinnati. Mrs John
Chase, of Long Bottom, also Mrs.
McElfresh's sister, will remain un-
Til after the holidays.
Mrs. w. s. King of Barbours.
vile, who had been at Beech Hill
visiting her daughter Mrs. w. M.
Long. passed through town last
Friday on her way home.
Hon. j. w. Q. Armstrong of
Petersburg, was in town Saturday
for few hours on his way to Clay
county. to attend court.
Judge Warren Miller of Jack.
son county. was here Saturday.
Mr.. W. 81. Turley of Gallipolis,
was here Friday evening.
DR.. A. j. Lyons. Superintend.
emit OF the Second Hospital for the
Insane at Spencer, was in our CITY
last Wednesday.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-17
Big Turnips.

Mr.. A. ii. Rayburn. of this coun.
ty, holds the record for raising big
turnips. He brought to our office
last Saturday two big ones. one OF
which measured % inches in cir.
conference. was 8 inches long and
weighed 81 pounds. The othe,
was % inches in circumference,
inches in length and weighed
pounds. The turnips are solid as
can be, and would have no doubt
grown much larger had they been
left in the ground.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-17
Home made nince
meat only loo. per Id.
at Davis g Sons.
Big Recognition.

We acknowledge the receipt of
an invitation to be present at the
public reception given by the
Mountain State Business College,
of Petersburg. yesterday evening.
They have just recently moved in
to their new quarters.
While the old quarters of the
college were we'll adapted TO the
purpose for which they were in
tended the new quarters are infini-
tely superior. Experience had
taught the President many things
when the new college quarters were
being prepared, of which he took
advantage and the result is that the
new rooms are most admirably
adapted to their purpose and could
hardly be improved in any particu-
lar.
The reception was from 8 to 10
O'Clock and was a most pleasant
evening for those who attended.
Several hundred persons were pres-
emit during the evening. The Cam
den Theatre Orchestra had arraign-
ed one of it's best programs for the
occasion. Music was furnished dur
ing the entire reception and no
pains was spared tc make the even
ing pleasant for those who attend
ed. Following is the program for
the musical part of the entertain
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-17

In the parlor OF an Eastern hotel
two married ladies were discussing
the smrrt tricks of their ,ffspri 2
One-said her little girl talked VIII IN
she was year old; the other said
her little boy could say papa" and
mamma" when he was only three
months old. An old bachelor who
in an adjoining room trying to
read, then chirped in and said that
wasn't anything wonderful. He
read in the Bible that Job cursed
the day he was born. That settled
it, and the ladies then adjourned.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-17

Business is rushing on the K. &
M.oeRailroad. and thousands of
bushels of coal are taken over the
bridge at this place daily. Three
engines to each train being requir-
ed to climb the heavy grade West
Virginia coal is much sought for
by the big dealers on the Great
Lakes.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-17
Go to Parks for Xmas noyeltie
A Big Bargain.

I have for sale farm containing
about 325 acres, of which there are
about 200 acres river bottom. Goal
underlies all of the land; one OF
the best river landings that can be
found. Not a better farm in the
Ohio valley. Close to two good
towns. If sold at once can be
bought for $4,000. Address
F. B. T1PPETT,
Real Estate Agent,
Point Pleasant, w. Va.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-17
A New Fad.

Put away your ping pong board
and balls for the newer absurdity
is out, blowing soap bubbles is the
thing. 1t is said to strengthen the
lungs, increase the circulation of
the blood, harden the muscles,
brighten the mind, enlived the i'm
agination, cure warts, remove
freckles, purify conscience. elevate
the morals, create riches, fill the
missionary boxes, sweeten an onion
breath. decrease the price of beef
steak and ice, abolish monopolies
and do lot of other good things.
H. - D.-IS-
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-17
Notice To Tresspassers.

We, the undersigned names, do
hereby notify all persons not to hunt
trap, or in any way tresspass upon
our lands in Clendenin and Hannah
districts, Mason county, w. Va.
Mrs Nancy Mcneil,
Mrs J. s. Hanly,
Sallie Caldwell,
w H Wallis,
Harry Prince Guard,
O. z. Stribling,
g. w. Wallis,
Joe. Brown,
John McCuIloch.
Maria s. McCulloch,
j. b. 6hiyeley.
Nov. 1st-I9O2.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-17

Mr.. Ferd johnson. living on Mr.
John Lewis farm. told us last Sat
urday that he had picked the sec-
ond crop of apples from some of
his trees. They were of the Early
Harvest variety.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-17

Ladies' and children are especial.
ly invited to call at Tippett's any
day between this and Christmas,
and see the largest and most beau
tiful lot of Pictures and Holiday
goods ever shown in Point Pleas
ant.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-17
stockholders Meeting.

The regular annual meeting of the
Point Pleasant National Bank will be
held at the Phoenix Hotel in the
town of Point Pleasant, West Vir-
ginia, on Tuesday January Sth, 1903,
for the purpose of electine a Board OF
Directors and the transaction of such
other business as may properly come
before them.
JAS. CAPEHART, President.
dec. l7-4w.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-17
stockhoIders Meeting.

The regular annual meeting of the
stockholders of the Mountain State
Brick and Tile Works will be held at
the Company's Office in the Town of
Point Pleasant, West Virginia, Tues
day, January 18th, 1908, for the pur-
pose of electing Board of Directors
and for the transaction of any other
business as my lawfully come before
them. O. f. HESS, Sec'y.
dec. 1T2w.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-17
Home made mince
meat and Davis own
make of Lard make
good pies. Try it. Davis
g Sons. :
Cattle Lost.

A few days ago Mr.. Jas. Hen
derson and Mr.. VIM. Vaught. living
up the Kanawha, few miles from
this city, had several cattle die
with the Black Legue. MIR. Hem
derson lost seven and Mr.. Vaught
two.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-17

A large crowd of the K. of P.
Lodge OF this city. attended BAN
quet given by the GalIipolis Lodge
Z. of P's. Thursday evening. They
all report having enjoyed the visit
very much.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-17
sad Death,

We regret to announce the sad
aud untimeIy death of Mrs. j. d
Stewart, of Henderson, which oc.
Cured at her home in that place
on Wednesday morning. Decem-
Der ION. 1902. the cause of which
is attributed to appoplexy
She was engaged in discharging
her household duties when she
was suddenly stricken with a Sc
we're pain in the head. and it was
but a short time until she expired.
Mrs. Stewart was aged about 35
years and was a most estimable
woman.
The deceased leaves husband
and three children, two sons and
one daughter. to whora the sympa-
thy of the community is extended.
Her remains were laid to rest in
the cemetery at Henderson on
Friday, December 18th.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-17

Tippett has the Holiday line of
the season-everything bought
that is useful, practical and beauti-
full.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-17

Before you purchase your Christ
goods you should call at J. Fried
man q Go. You are sure to find
what you want there.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-17

SOUTH BOUND.
No departs daily Observation-Disclosures. l o6 a m
No 81 departs daily except Sunday. Is D m
No departs daily except Sunday. IS D m
No departs daily between Charles
ton and Middleport. .............. % p m
NORTH BOUND.
Mol departs daily. .......-.....-.... % a m
No 3 departs daily between Charles
ton and MiddlepOrt. .-........... l6 a m
No departs daily except Sunday. 2 % p IN
No 81 departs daily except SUNDAY 32 p m
Nos. and will run daily except SUI day
between Charleston and Columbus.
L. P. KUHN, Agent
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-12-17

Gro to aoyt the photographer,
and have you some pictures taken,
which will make friend fine
Christmas present.