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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-08-06

Reports from fifty-one national
banks of West Virginia on their
condition at the close of business
on July 16, shows assets and liabil-
tiles of $50. 1868 as compared
with $32, $780, 64 in April. Indi-
vidual deposits grew from $20,030,-
902, to $20,637, 806; loans and dis
counts from SIT ,237, 1856 to ST., S24,-
201. The average reserve fell from
"a % per cent. to II 40 per cent.
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Point Pleasant Fair,
Sept. 80, Oct. L, 2 and
3. 1902.
To BeOr MOTTO Re.

Gallipolis Journal, Friday.
Capt. E. L. Menager informs us
that Capt. Howard Donally is in
Charleston now attend the meet
ing of the stockholders of the Ka-
nawha Petroleum & Gas Co., and
that body will decide whether or
not it will be advisable to drill an
other we'll. Some are in favor and
some against and it will be decided
by Saturday whether the well will
be drilled or to abandon the Addi-
son oil fields. Over $1,000 mas
been spent trying to find oil there.
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DR. d A. Sayre, of New Haven,
is taking postgraduate course in
at Chicago, Ill.
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OF THE VALLEY.

[ have on hand 100000 Wash
ington Red Cedar Is and I8 inch
No. shingles, one car of No. /
White Pine 1s inch shingles, one
car of No. White Hemlock 10
inch shingles.
l have bought two lots of large
Poplar Timber, trees 4 and 5 feet
in diameter, that will be cut into
shingles. This will make the
finest poplar shingles in the conn
try. Ben Bailey, the celebrated
shinglemaker will do the work
1 carry 300 finished caskets ON
hand, from the finest to the
cheapest.
/ have 5 Hearses 8 black and .
white Plenty of men and good
horses to do all the work.
l pay freight by rail or river.
Come to the factory and save
money.
Also dealer in sash, doors. Iatb.
glass, paints, oils, varnishes and
general hardware,
PoMEROY, o.
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National Guard Encampment at
Parkersburg. Aug. 10, B. ~
.. Railroad
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ConsnmptIon Threafened.

81 was troubled with hacking cough
for a year and 1 thought I had consump-
tion," says G. Unger. 2lI Maple St,
Champaign, Ill. Il tried great many
and was under the care OF
physicians for several months. 1 used
one bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar.
1t cured me and have not been troub
led since. For sale by A. G. Van Gil
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-08-06

Gasoline at Van elders Drug
Store.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-08-06

All persons Interested in the above entitled
cause viii take notice that the undersigned
will on the
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-08-06
Vest Virginia.

aug G 4wks
Smyrna times., 1902-08-13
REGISTRATION SHOWS FAIR RESULTS.
FOrty-One Qualified in the First District of
Duck Creek Hundred and Thirty.eight in
the Second District, Making Total 2z9.

The second day of Registration came
off on Saturday with interest to large
number of voters. In this hundred Al
qualified before Registrar Carey
Frazier in the first district and 80 be-
fore Registrar J. E. Hofecker in the
second district. The registration has
been comparatively light up to this
time, only 129 persons out of over 1000
availing themselves of the opportunity
to qualify for the November election.
Of this number 1877 belongs to the first
district and a 1O1 for the second dis
trict Next Saturday promises to be a
big day with the registrars all over the
state and it is though that some hust-
ling will be done on the part of the
politicians to get their men qualified.
Complete reports from the registra-
tion in Wilmington on Saturday show
that about 400 people were registered,
which is over 1000 less than for the
first two days of last year. The small
number is accounted for by the fact
that many people object to paying the
81 registration fee and a capitatiOu tax
in addition. The number of Republi-
cans is much in excess of the Demo-
Gratis registered. Next Saturday will
be the last day on which one may
qualify to participate in the New
Castle County primary elections.
There will be registration day in Sep
tember and one IN October, but that
will be too late for the primaries.
Smyrna times., 1902-08-13
CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS IN ONE WEEK.
Three Happen on Farm of W. D. Hudson In
One Day, One in Smyrna aud BIackbird.

A chapter of accidents took place in
this vicinity the past week that result
ed in one death and four injuries. On
the farm of Mr.. w. d. Hudson near
town last Wednesday, Mr.. John Fisher
a tramp employed by Mr.. Hudson to
pick fruit, fell from pear tree head
foremost, and broke his neck. He was
taken to the Delaware Hospital for
treatment. At first it was thought
that his back was broken, but the best
medical skill of that institution was
brought to bear and it was found that
his neck was broken. Despite the
fact that the best experiment was tried
to save his life, the injured man died
the next morning. Shortly after this
accident painter, who was working
on the building, fell from his ladder
and sustained some slight injuries.
The effect of these unfortunate circum-
stances had hardly subsidized when a
few hours later, Helen, the little
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. W. d. Hud-
son tripped while playing on the front
porch and falling off, sustained a
fractured arm.
While saving meat at w. G. Pierces'
Shambles last week, the instrument
slipped gashIng and lacerating the hand
and wrist of William Wilt to the bone.
Isaac Guessford of Blackbird ac-
cidentally stepped upon a darning nee
die last Friday, running it into his left
foot. The needle brode off in his foot
and yesterday he was sent to the JEFF
ferson Hospital, Philadelphia to have
the remaining piece extracted.
Smyrna times., 1902-08-13
KENTON HUNDRED CONTEST SETTLED.
George Cook Will be the Democratic Nominee
for Representative aud Not W. 1. GOOding.

George Cook Will be the Democratic Nominee
for Representative aud Not W. l. GOOding.
The Democrats of Kent county per-
fected an organization at Dover yes
day. The new county committee went
outside its membership to elect chair
man, choosing DIR. William F. Hoey
of Frederick, late candidate for lieu
trnant-governor on the Democratic
state ticket. W. Lindsay McFarlane,
of Smyrna, was elected secretary and
George A. Millington, of Dover, treas
urer.
The Cook Gooding contest in the
Third Representative district for the
nomination as the distric-. candidate
for House of Represent Dives, was
taken up and sifted and the committee
voted to make George Cook the nom
inee. Samuel Fortner, over whom
there was no controversy, was named
as the districts representative in the
Levy Court.
Smyrna times., 1902-08-13
REOPENING OF BETHEL NJ. E. CHURCH.
Promises to be Gala Day and Former Pas.
tors viii Help Conduct Exercises.

CHEswOLD, Aug. 12.-Next Sunday
promises to be a gala day at Bethel
Church. The church has undergone a
thorough renovation by the painters
brush and decorating art, in which
much good judgment and taste are
shown on the part of those having the
work in charge. Next Sunday is set
apart for the reOpening exercises and
Rev. Robert Roe, the pastor, expects
the assistance of Rev. R. K. Stephen
son, of Elkton, and Rev. P. II. Raw
Inns, of Seaford, with other former
pastors, for all'day exercises. A treat
is in store for the members and friends
of this sacred edifce, around which so
much history centers in these ereopening
exercises. DR.. Barrett, it is announ-
ced, will not be present to take part.
owing to poor health. which takes him
to the mountains.
Cheswold Id church will hold early
morning Sunday School session, after
which other usual services for the day
will be dispensed with.
Smyrna times., 1902-08-13
MRS. MARGARET J. CLIFTON DEAD.
Died at her Home in FELTON, Monday Night
After a Lingering Illness in her list Year.
Was the Mother OF DR.. J. W. Clifton.

O'eu at het nome N FeltO1 Monday NigEt
After Lingering Illness in her fist Year.
Was the Mother of DR.. J. W. Clifton.
Mrs. Margaret J. Clifton, mother of
DIR. j. W. Clifton of this town, died at
her home in FELTON, at 10 o'clock Mon
day evening after a lingering illness.
She was in her fist year of age. The
deceased was formerly Miss Margaret
J. Reynolds daughter Of the late John
Reynolds of Camden Delaware. In
early life she became the wife of Mr.
Alfred O. Clifton of FELTON, which con
tinued a happy union until his death
July 13, 1894, eight years ago. Mrs.
Clifton was a woman of remarkable
traits of character and this with her
many virtues, won for her a warm
place in the hearts of her friends. She
was a consistent member of the FELTON,
NJ. E. Church and took an active part
in all the departments of church
work.
Four children survive he", three sons
and one daughter as fOllOws:-Dr. j.
W. Clifton, prominent physician of
this town; Mr. Robert Clifton of FELTON,
connected with the superintendent
Office of the Delaware Railroad; Mr..
Charles G. Clifton of FELTON,, Pay
master for the Delaware Railroad; and
Mrs. Charles Burgess cf Centreville,
Nd. Interment will take place from
her late residence in FELTON, tomorrow
afternoon at one o'clock; interment at
Barretts Chapel Cemetery, the Rev.
Mr.. Nelson, of FELTON,, Officiating.
Smyrna times., 1902-08-13
DEATHS OF THE PAST WEEK.
Mrs. MiIcha Redman Dies Aged 81 Years
and Mrs. BedwelI Aged 6S Years.

Mr.. and Mrs, Harvey NJ. G. Dyer of
Smyrna Landing have the sympathy
of their friends in the death of their
infant daughter Elva May Dyer, who
died Friday aged months and s days.
Mrs. Lydia Bedwell who resided be
tween Smyrna and Brenford, died last
Wednesday in the 6Sth year of her age,
after lingering illness. She leaves
a large family of children. Interment
was made at Glenwood Cemetery.
Mrs. Milcha Redman, one of the
oldest residents of this town, died on
Friday the first inst, in her s7th year
of age. She had been i'll at her home
in ''Spruance City," for some time,
and death was due to general debility.
She was married twice, first to a Mr..
Hickey and after his death to a Mr..
Redman. BY each husband, she left
large family of children. Interment
was made in Glenwood Cemetery, the
Rev. William FAIRIES officiating.
Smyrna times., 1902-08-13
COUNCIL DETERMINED. TO
HAVE BETTER PAVEMENTS
WILL GIVE ALL ANOTHER TIMELY NOTICE
BEFORE ENFORCING THE ORDINANCE.
Damage to DynamO's Exciter Prevents the
Street Lights Being Turned on While
Carrying the Heavy Commercial Load.

At the regular meeting of the Smyr-
ma Town Council last Friday evening
the members seemed to be of one accord
to enforce more strictly the paving
ordinance. There are many pave
ments in town that are in a miserable
condition and despite the fact that
they have been given the legal thirty
day notice to repair same, they have
given the matter little or no attention.
Some of the Councllmen were in favor
of putting force of men on the prop
critics of those who have received
notices, and to make the property
owners pay for it, but it was decided
after due deliberation to give each
another timely notice. Chairman
Wright of the Street & Sewer Com
mittee will give the matter his per-
sOnal attention.
Condition of CuIvert at the "FOur Corners"
Another subject in connection with
the street and sewer department, was
the condition of the culvert at the
"Four Corners" At most every
heavy rainfall recently, the culvert
unable to carry the water at the inter
section of Main and Commerce streets
has caused the water to overflow at
that point, with disagreeable and
| annoying effects. Various methods
were suggested but no action was
taken. The Street Committee took
the matter in hand Monday morning
and had the culvert cleaned out thor
oughly to see if it would have the de-
sired result.
Broken DynamO's Exciter Affects Lights.
The EXETER for one of the dynamos
being out of order, the street lights
cannot be on while the heavy CONNER.
cial load of the stores are being car
ried. Chairman Anthony of the Light
& Water Committee stated to the
Council that he communicated with
the Westinghouse Electric Company
concerning the broken part, but they
were not manufacturing that EXETER
any more. The EXETER we are using
is out of date, but the Westinghouse
Company think they will be able to
procure the part needed from a junk
shop. 1t will be September before the
repair can be made. In the meantime
there will be no street lights until
after the stores are closed.
Alderman Crow submitted his re-
port for the month of July showing
that $17.00 in fines had been collected
and passed over to the Town Treasur-
er. The following bills were allowed:
Diamond State Telephone Co., rent,
5000; Cornelius Callahan, SO. so; F.
Fl. Stewart & Co., supplies, 1874. 25
Edw. G.. Walls, $27.OO; Adams Ex-
press, $2.85; Mrs. Mary FAIRIES, sup
plies, So. So; Total, $7S.64.
Smyrna times., 1902-08-13
BLAcnsrOws SUCCESSFUL LAWN FRTE.
Delightful Social Occasion at the Residence Of
Mr.. Thomas Stevens aud S3S Cleared.

The festival held on the lawn of Mr..
Thomas Stevens last Friday and Sat
urday evenings for the benefit of
Blackstone NJ. E. Church, was very
successful, both from a social and
financial standpoint. 1t was estimated
by some who were present that there
were five hundred people on the
grounds at one time. This is indeed
most excellent place to hold an enter
ment of this kind. The spacious lawn
was beautifully lighted with Japanese
lanterns and on approaching it the APP
pearance of a beautiful park. The
whole was made more attractive by
the presence of our congenial host and
hostess, who rendered valuable service
in making the occasion the success
that it was. About $3s was cleared.
Smyrna times., 1902-08-13
SUDDEN DEATH OF MRS. GRACE c. FISHER
Ended Her Life at Wyoming Last Wednesday
Without any Apparent Reason.

The town of Wyoming was thrown
into a state of excitement Wednesday
afternoon, when it became known that
Mrs. Grace G. Fisher, of that place,
wife of William L. Fisher, had shot
herself in closet at the residence of
George M. Fisher, where she and her
husband resided. No reason has been
given for her rash act, other than that
for several months she has been under
a strain of melancholia, having on
three other occasions attempted her
life by taking laudanum and pare
gorlc. The family, knowing of Mrs.
Fishers condition, had kept a close
watch on her in order to prevent her
doing anything violent, but in an un-
guarded moment, Wednesday, when
for a short time only the family were
away from the house, she secured a
key and opening a bureau drawer,
secured the pistol with which she ac-
complished the terrible deed.
Mrs. Fisher was Miss Carson, of
Brooklyn, N. Y, and had been mar
ried about six years. She was an ac-
complished and educated woman and
was held in the highest esteem by her
friends both in Brooklyn and Wyom-
ing. She is survived by her husband
and three-year-old son.
Smyrna times., 1902-08-13
REV. HARDESTY AT ASBURY CHURCH.
Preached Sunday 10 the Absence of Pastor
Collins aud Pleased all With his Sermon.

Rev. G. L. Hardesty pastor of
Smyrna Circuit filled the pulpit of AS
bury NJ. E. Church Sunday morning
in the absence of the Rev. Vaughan s.
Collins who is spending his vacation
at Rehoboth. His subject was ''The
Prophets's Touch the Symbol of Gods
Purpose and the Pledge of Gods
Help" as taken from the story of
Elisha found in II King 18th chapter
and the 10th verse. The sermon was
vigorous in thought and forceful in
delivery and has been highly spoken
of by those who were privileged to
hear it. Owing to rain the Epworth
League Twilight service was not held.
Smyrna times., 1902-08-13
RAGING BULL BREAKS UP
A CHESWOLD LAWN PARTY
JUMPS OVER A FENCE AND MAKES FOR
GUESTS AT SAMUEL LEAGERS.
Lawn Party Was Given by Mr. and Mrs. Sam.
ueI Leager in Honor Of Their Daughter
Miss Vinie Few Miles from CheswOId.

CHEswoLD, Aug. 5:-During the
mirth and jollity at lawn party given
last Saturday evening by Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Leager near Cheswold in
honor of their daughter, Miss Vinie
Leager, at which both married and
single were present, it was noticed a
bull within the pound enclosure was
believing and otherwise demonstra-
tive. He being we'll fenced, however,
the guests gave little heed and went
on with their delightful pastimes.
Presently his bullship quickly passed
over the fence and toward the gay
company roaring most frightfully.
The lawn pleasures were suspended
and there was general stampede for
safety, but in doing so the amusing
part, we learn, was the promiscuous
way the mothers present, in their haste
gathered up their little ones and found
they had some one else's child. The
mix-up and confusion mingled with
fright made things exciting for a time
in that home. Another feature of the cir
cumstance was that stout hearted
fathers were shy of the animal in his
rage and the party was broken up by
a few at a time quietly leaving for
their homes.
Smyrna times., 1902-08-13
AsBURY SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC.
An Enjoyable Day at Mudges Woods Yester-
day During Which a Treat was Given.

Asbury NJ. E. Sunday School pic
nicked at Mudges Woods west of Clay
ton yesterday and a more delightful day
could not have greeted their outing.
Scholars and friends some 200 strong
moved off early in the morning in teams
provided for them, and the whole day
was delightfully."- spent IN rambling
through the woods and indulging in
social pastimes. Rev. Vaughan S. Col
Inns, pas4or of the Church came up
from Rehoboth where he is spending
his vacation, that he might be with the
children. Besides the picnic which
was abundant, a treat of ice cream and
cake was given the school.
Smyrna times., 1902-08-13
AsBURY NJ. E. CHURCH SUPPLIES.
Rev. G. R. Ellis Win Preach Next Sunday and
Rev. A. W. LightbOurn, Sunday Following.

In the absence of Pastor Collins who
is away on his vacation, the committee
has secured the Rev. G.. r. Ellis of
Kenton to preach next Sunday morn
ing. On the Sunday morning follow
ing, the Rev. A. w. Lightbourn of
Easton Maryland, editor Of the Penin-
sula Methodist, will fill the pulpit.
Both ministers are we'll known in this
Conference district and should be
greeted with large congreg ations.
Smyrna times., 1902-08-13
FARMERS PLEASED OVER CORN crops.
Fields are Looking Fine and Prospect is for
a Large Crop and Good Prices.


The condition of corn throughout the
two lower counties, and the continued
high prices of this commodity have
caused the farmers much Joy. The
corn is tall, full and healthy and is
''earing up" with all possible rapidlty,
An abundant yield seems almost GER
tain, unless, at the eleventh hour there
should be chain of unfavorable cir
cumstances. Some damage was done
in remote localities by the abundance
of rain, but nearly everywhere the
fields are coming into tassell nicely
and giving promise of their full duty
in producing what seems to have be-
come a more staple product than
wheat.
Smyrna times., 1902-08-13
ODD ROMANCE ON THE EASTERN SHORE.
Young Lady of Cambridge Sends up a Toy
Balloon aud Gets a Husband.


Balloon aud Gets Husband.
A romance of near Cambridge, Dor
chester county, in which Miss Mamie
Zearcross and Ralph Messick figured,
is the talk of the day. On the Fourth
of July Miss Zearcross sent up a fish
shaped toy balloon with letter and a
letter attached. She watched it as it
scared skyward, and when it was lost
from view she thought no more of it.
After few days she received a letter
from Ralph Messick, dated Ocean
City, Md, many miles away. Mr..
Messick had found the ballaon along
the bay, with the young woman's note
and photograph attached. He asked
permission to correspond. 1t was
granted, and soon afterward he for
warded his own picture.
Miss zearcross was favorably inn
pressed. A little later he arrived, and
Miss Zearcross met him at the station.
He was driven to her home, and, after
a few days of courtship, they were
married. The couple are enjoying
their honeymoon in the Catskills.
Mr.. Messick is a grain dealer.
Smyrna times., 1902-08-13
School Taxes COLLECTED Was $4,000.

Collector f. e. Postles on Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday collected
over $500 school taxes out of total
assessment of about $500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-04
RECORD AND AUDITING
DEPARTMENTS MERGED

I'm order was promulgated by Head
Clerk Halves. of the Modern Wood
men, yesterday doing away with the
separate record department at the
head office and making il part of
the auditing department under the
supervision of J. +. Munger as chief.
Fred Rauh has been made assistant
chief of this branch and Will here
after conduct the work under Mr..
Munger's supervision.
{. :. Quayle has been relieved of his
duties in connection with the record
department in order that he may de
vote more time to the actuarial work
in connection with Alb Lands. of
Winchester. Tenn. The latter arriv-
ed today TO take the permanent po-
sition here of assistant to the rate
committee in an actuarial capacity.
Part of the duties of Mr.. Landis will
be the answering of the numerous in
quiries that are being received at the
head office in regard to the applica-
ton of the new scheme of rates that
has been prepared for submission to
the membership for adoption.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-02-04
ASHES FOR FUEL:
DISCOVERY AT STERLING

George Z. Perry. of Sterling. has
been experimenting with ashes in
| his furnace for some time and has
made the claim that they were burn
/ ed under certain conditions and that
much coal was saved. He Sits the
ashes and mixes them with water
to the condition of mortar and puts
layer of them on top of well ignited
coal. Prof. Herman disputed the
conclusions of Mr.. Perry and said the
ashes We're merely melted and that
they did not burn or produce heat.
Mr.. Perry then began a series of eX-
periments lasting two weeks with
these results:
Four hundred ninety pounds of
ashes and clinkers nave been taken
out of the furnace in that time. Of
that quantity 1917 pounds were
clinkers which were carefully separ-
ated and weighed by themselves.
This leaves 3s2h pounds of ashes, all
of which have been melted only, and
not consumed, as claimed by Mr..
Herman, the weight of the clinkers
would have been equal to 100 pounds
instead of 1919 pounds.
The results stated in percentage
are that in the process of covering
ignited anthracite coal with a layer
of three inches of wetted ashes taken
from the ash pit of the furnace,
twenty-five per cent are returned in
the form OF Stag or clinkers. but IS
per cent is entirely consumed.
The clinkers do not interfere in
any way with the heat or fire in the
furnace. Upon the addition of fresh
fuel remeve the clinkers with a long
poker or clinker rake. or both and
there is no difficulty whatever in
running the furnace. 1t is not claim
ell by this process that the amount
OF heat given out by the coal is in
creased. but that in the combustion
Of the fuel the radiation of heat
from the top Of the coal is lessencd.
or. in other words, the chimney does
not conduct so great Il proportion of
heat to the outer air. and that the
heat units recovered in the combus-
ton of ashes are made available
which otherwise are thrown away.