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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-02-14
Anniversary OF THE FLOOD
It Has Been % Years Since the
Greatest Flood the Ohio Valley
Ever Experienced.

Ever Experienced.
twenty-five years ago last Sun
day was the occasion of the men,
orabIe food of '84, which has al
ways since been used as the stand
ard of comparison with each recur-
ring deluge on the Ohio. Perhaps
few aside from the older residents
were aware of this fact, though of
course there are always those who
keep track of dates and incidents
relating to unusual weather ccndi-
tions.
The flood, which was the biggest
within the memory of man that
ever visited the Ohio Valley reach.
ed its highest point on February
II, 1884. Point Pleasant suffered
along with other cities in the Ohio
Valley. There was general suffer
ing along the Ohio from one end
to the other and millions of dollars
worth of property was destroyed.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-02-14
GLENWOOD.

Corresponds ce, II.
Miss Susie Gwinn. of Huntington.
is visiting her grandfather, Henry
Gwinn.
Frank Grobes has moved his family
from Huntington to this place.
VIM williams, of Mt. Olive. spent
Saturday and Sunday with his broth
er, u. s. Williams and family.
Prof White closed his school at this
place Friday.
worthy starkey has eone.tO chies-
go to accept position.
John Hereford wiz soon coublete
the fine residence ct Ashton for y. y.
Car Q, of ParkersbuFg.
Our neighborhood is improving by
running telephone line from La
Glade to Glenwood.
F. Walters. orr merchant, e doing
a fourishing business.
Mrs. Carrie Hogsett, of Huntington
is visiting her parents.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-02-14
CHESTNUT.

Correspondence, u.
Mr.. Isaac Smith. near Letart, died
Tuesday and was buried at the Smith
church on Thirteen.
Mrs. Alice Hushel died Wednesday
and was buried Thursday at the Mt.
Hebron church. She leaves a hus.
band, eight children and a host OF
friends to mourn their loss.
Peter Shields has returned home
from Ohio where he has made his
home for three years.
George Shields and wife were visi.
ting b mother, Amanda Shields s inn
day.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-02-14
ORDERS IN BArKRUrrCY.
PETITIoN ROE n1scHARaE

In the District Court OF the United States,
For the Southern District OF West Virginia:
In the matter Of r. p. Armstrong, bankrupt.
No. l50 in bankruptcy.
To the Honorable Benjamin =. Keller, Judge
of 1.-THE District Court OF the United states for
the Southern District of West Virginia:
Hobe[t r. Armstrong, OF Point Pleasant,
virginia, In said District, respectfully repre-
SCENTS that ON the LIST day Of December, last
past he was duly adjudged bankrupt under
the Acts Of CongresB relating 10 bankruptcy;
That ne has duly surrendered all his property,
ana rights OF property, and has fully COM
piled with all the requirements Of said Acts
and OF the orders of the Court touching bis
bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays that he may he de-
creed by the Court TO kaye q full dia0harRO
rom AL debts proyabIe against his estate
under SAID Bankrupt Aets,except such delota
ae are excepted by Law from such dinchar9e.
Dated this Sth day Of December, 4. D.
tsigned) Bobt. P. Armstrong.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-02-14
Order ofU Office Thereon.

In the District Court Of the United States
For the Southern District Of WestVaf
soutnsrn District Of West Virginia, SIS
On THIS 9Th Day Of February, a. D. 1908, on
reading the foregoing petition Il In
ordered by the Court, that q hearing ha
had upon the same on the 2Ist dag Of feb.
Iuafys A D. 1906, before RaId Court At
Charleston, in saidDistFict. at 10 o'clocf In
Lge torenoo1f and that notice thereof b
ysoilenea IN FONT Pleasant Reg ster news.
knoWn creditors aud other persons IN inter-
beiesk may appear a. the said time and place
prayer OF the said petitioners sboqId NOT Sc
And Il is further ordered BIZ the Court. that
the Clerk snail send by mall to al knovn
eEedItors copies Of said petition and this or
denoe as Btaf6d. - ..'
Witneas the Honorable Benjamin =. Keller.
49, Judge OF the sid Court and the
IsHALj seal tBeFaof, - C1hElaEton, N I'D
tDi9Tl - 81. on the etl1 day Of February
EDWIN II KEAfLRY.
a.. 10 Clerk D. Q. u 8. s. D. ". Va.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-02-14
Many Saw the Eclipse Last Thurs
day Morning.

Almost perfect conditions for the
observation Of the total eclipse of
the moon prevailed Thursday morn
ing, and many local people took
advantage of the occasion to wit.
ness a rare phenomenon of the
heavens. The eclipse began three
minutes before one O'Clock. and in
an hour the moon was totally in
the shadow, and remained obsour-
ed for nearly two hours. The sky
was perfectly cloudless, and the
sight was one that will long be re-
membered.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-02-14

at the outbreak of the civil war
George @. Bowyer was Lieutenant
Colonel of militia, and afterwards
was elected by the Legislature
Brigadier General. He was a
member of the fret West Virginia
Legislature in 1868. and voted for
Waitman T. Wiley, of Morgantown
for U. S. Senator of the Ie-organiz.
ed government of Virginia. AS
young man of "a years of age. it
may be of interest at this time to
his friends to know the estimation
placed upon him. as legislator,
by the Wheeling Intelligencer of
July 1861
In person he is over six feet,
with good breadth of shoulders and
symmetrical figure. Features regu.
lar and handsome; nose straight
and finely out: eyes blue and
bright; forehead capacious; CON-
plexion fresh and fair. making him
look at least five years younger
than he is. The lower part of the
face and the mouth are concealed
by beard of reddish brown, which
he wears full and in great profusion.
not having shaved it for a number
of years. Hair neither light nor
very dark, fine, silky, long and
curling down almost upon his
shoulders. Wears q soft SLOUGH
hat and dresses we'll. but with q
certain air of easy negligence, and
has the genuine air of man who
never worries, but takes things
philosophically. AS a member
makes no more speeches than his
duties of the Committee on Roads
and Internal Navigation require.
Is an efficient member in commit
tee and attentive in the House. Is
quiet and unobtrusive in manner
both in the House and out of it,
but is agreeable and cordial when
approached. Is frank and hearty
in manner, talks we'll, among
friends, and will bear aoquain.
tance."
His friends that knew him du.
ring his latter days will readily
recognize that his biographer in
the above character sketch faith
fully portrayed many of the traits
of character possessed by him as
an old man.
Mr.. Bower was at one time
postmaster at Winfield. And in
1898 wss elected Commissioner of
the Coanty Court of Putnam ooun-
ty, which Office he filed with
painstaking and care for the term
of si1 years, beginning January l,
1899 1t was while he was Presi-
dsHt of said court that our present
new court house was constructed,
and largely due to his untiring
Efforts that the erection of said
building was made possible.
But why ppeak at length of
man whose life has been spent SO
closely identified with the institu-
tons of our oountryp
He leaves beside his sons and
daughters two sisters, Mrs. j. L.
Middleton, widow of the late DIR.
j. L. Middleton Mrs. James B.
Budding. wife of James B. Dud
ding, and three brothers, Col. N.
b. Bowyer. Of Lakeland. Florida,
Col. j. T. Bowyer and 9. L. Bow
yer, OF this place, to rcurn his
loss.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-02-14
4 Healing Gospel

The Rev j @ Warren, pastor OF
Sharon Baptist Church, BeIair,
Ga, says Of Electric Bitters; "Ies
3 Godsend to mankind II cured
me of lame back. stiff i-ints, and
complete + hysioaI collapse. 1 was
80 weak il took me half an hour to
walk mile Two bottles of EIec.
trio Bitter0 have made me 90 strong
l have just walked three miles In
so minutes and feel like waking
three more. It's made q nev men
of me-" Greatest remedy for
weakness and all Stomaoh, Liver
and Kidney complaints Sold under
guarantees ct q W II Hood's Drug
Store. Price 800. 27.4Rk.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-02-14
Bought Kingtown.

Mr.. John 81. Cheesebrew bought
of Mr.. j. ID. McCullooh. that part
of the town in the First Ward
known as Ktngtown. Tnere are
houses enough together with the
double houses to accommodate 20
families and about Z aoresof ground
in all. He will build number of
houses and will also repair the ones
their now and fix the place up gen.
orally. Consideration $500.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-02-14
SOCIETY COLUMN.


We are informed of wedding
that is to take place Wednesday
the 2Ist, but asked not to inform
the public. One of the parties is
a popular Point Pleasant .younz
lady.
The Point Club will give a big
dance on Westinghouse Birthday
in the Assembly Hall at The Spen-
Ger.
The young ladies of our city will
give Leap Year dance tonight in
the Iron Moulders' Hall in the
Biokel Building.
There are quite a number of in
formal card parties given almost
every evening in the week.
The Four O'olock Club enter
tainment last Fridoy night was
quite enjoyable, very high-class
and pleasing to all.
The Sooietas Club will meet
Thursday afternoon, at 2 O'Clock.
with Mrs. E. McElfresh, CORNER of
10th and Wand streets.
Mrs. F. L. and Mrs. o. l.. FilsoD,
at their beautiful home, CORNER. 18th
and Wand streets, last Wednesday
evening, nicely entertained "a few
lady friends complimentary to their
sister, Miss Emma AumilIeE, of
Spencer. The. evening was pleas
antly spent at euoher and finch.
A delicious oyster supper was
served. Those present were:
Mesdames j. L. Written, r. E. Mitchell,
E. c. winger, Rush Burnside. Robt NeaIe,
Ed. McElfresh, w. H. Gardner, Ed. A. Burn
side, n. G. Nease, H. F. burnside, Miss Nora
Somerville. -
A very enjoyable affair was the
finch party given by Mrs. II. G.
Nease Monday evening to few of
her friends at her home First and
Main streets. The evening was a
most pleasant one to all present.
The guests were nicely served with
a most delicious four course lunch.
Those present were:
Mesdames p. NJ. -Gabbert, C. n. Varian,
Lucy Butler, Ed. A. Burnside, w. H. H.
Gardner, Harry Burnside, o. B. Harper, l.
A. Harper, Rush Burnside, Z. c. Winger
F. L. Filson, c. L. Filson Robert e. Mitch
ell. Misses Nora somerville, Elite Pickens
and Emma Anmiller.
Miss Rosa Ferguson, on last Fri
day evening, was hostess to Mrs..
Juns Ames, Misses Carolyn Bet
finger. Leotie Brown; Messrs
William Lenehan, Charles How
ard, of Cincinnati; .. Fred Morris
and Harry Campbell, of Charles
ton, at her home at Leon, this
county.
Mrs. W. B. Huston was hostess
to the Sigma Delta Obi. yester-
day afternoon, at her home on 9th
street.
Mrs E. E Thomas was hostess
to Messdames j. s. Spencer, a.
W. Ellison, L. s. Pomeroy, II. 3.
Howard and Rankin Wiley. Tues
day night from 8 to IL atssix. hand.
euoher.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-02-14

The board of directors, of The
Mason County Fair Association
held business meeting at The
Spencer last Saturday. Mr.. Duffy.
resigned as member of the board
and Mr.. Homer Smith was appoint
ed in his placs. The board will
hold another meeting at the same
place Saturday. March 10th.
Read the new book, THE Leg
end of the Great Cup" by Mrs E.
@. Winger. On sale at Van Gill
der's. Price 25c.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-02-14
Second Fire at St. Adams.

Another disastrous FIRE occurred
at st. Albana Kanawha county,
early Monday morning a number
of business houses and dwellings
were destroyed, loss probably will
reach $4,000. The FIRE originated
in room occupied by Dan Lewis.
over store. Lewis having perish.
ed n the fire Only a few days
ago this town was visited By q very
disastrous fire reeching nearly
100000.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-02-14
HORSES
WANTE ED!

1 will buy geldings or
mares, 1000 lbs. to 1000
lbs, Must be good look
ing. young, sound. well
bred and well-broken, good
colors, suitable for driving
or saddle. Will be at Point
Pleasant, Thursday, Feb.
ruary 18th.
SAMUEL A. BYERs.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-02-14

The Ladies Aid Society, of the
Presbyterian Church will meet
this Wednesday afternoon at 2
O'Clock with Miss Maude Kiser on
Bird street.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-02-14
"Nellie Bly," who a number o

"a
years ago made a distinguished
reputation for enterprise as news.
paper reporter, is now at the head
of the Brooklyn ironclad Manufac-
turing Company. which employs
from 1900 to 1900 people. Fifty
years ago Robert Seaman started
making articles for household use
from sheet metal galvanized pals,
cans, barrels, etc. The business
fiourished, he acquired a fortune
and at eighty married Elizabeth
Coohrane, or Nellie Bly," Just
made famous by her trip around
the world in eighty days. He
leased the factory, but it was mis-
managed and his wife took charge
of it, at his death two years ago be-
coming the head of the firm. To
familiarize herself with all details
of the machinery she worked as q
factory hand for year. She has
introduced all the newest improve
ments and appliances and not sat-
isfied with material SUCCESS, she
looks after the welfare of her en-
ployes. has established clubroom
and library, provides lectures and
entertainments, and sees that the
people are cared for when sick OF
in any sort of trouble.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-02-14
River News.

The Chevalier. whose engines are
probably among the oldest in use
on the Ohio river, was built at Ma.
son City, originally. She was re.
built a few years ago and her hull
is good as new and in excellent con.
dition.
Capt. Ralph Caches. of Letart
the showbont man. and Capt. Price
have just purchased the Swallow &
Markets showboat and the steamer
Antoinette. Thia is one of the
largest and finest theatres ahoat.
Capt. Caches bias masters pilots
and engineers license. He pilots
from Pittsburg to New Orleans.
Capt. Zsnas Baxter. one of lest
known river men on the Kanawha
and Ohio rivers. died Sunday at
Proetorville. His remains were in
tered at his old home in Gallipo-
lis.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-02-14

Phe people of the state, regard
hess of party affiliations, are urging
the return Of John j. CornweII to
the next Legislature. Men of the
caiibre of Cornwell are very hard
to find and onoe the state gets
suoh men in her service, it can't.
afford 10 lose them. He is looked
upon b both Democrats and Re-
pubiSoans as a power in the senate,
and though he refuses to be a can
dictate for reelection, the people
th'oeghout the state are very anxi
oas that he should be returned as
q member of that bouy where he is
badly needed.-West Union Re-
cord.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-02-14

Capt. Charles Morris .of Hender.
son. bought last MoadhB, Mr.. j.
K. Oromley's property ON oorne,
OF 9TH and Main streeta
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-02-14
Gen. Watts Son Dead. .

Mr.. Albert Watts, aged 80 years,
eldest son, of General o. O. Watts,
of Charleston, died at his home on
Coal river last Wednesday morn
ing The deceased is survived by
his wife and two children.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-09-21
NERVOUS COLLAPSE
Sinking Spells, Headaches and
Rhevmetism all Yield TO Or,
Williams Pink Pills.

Mrs. Lizzie Williams, of No. 4l6 Ce-
Oar street, Quincy. H., says: Ever
since 1 had nervous prostration, about
thirteen years ago, have had periodical
spells of complete exhaustion. The doc
tor said my nerves were shattered. ANY
excitement or unusual activity would
throw me into state of lfelessness.
At the beginning my strength would
come back IN moderate time after each
attack, but the period of weakness kept
lengthening until at last l would lie
helpless as many as three hours at a
stretch. l had dizzy feelings, palpita-
ton of the heart, misery after eating,
hot flashes, nervous headaches, rheu-
matte pains in the back aud hips. The
doctor did me so little good that / gave
up his treatment, and really feared that
my case was incurable
" When began taking DIR. Williams
Pink Pills my appetite grew keen,
my food no longer distressed ME, my
nerves were quieted to a degree that
had not experienced for years and my
strength returned. The faintipg spells
left me entirely after l had used the
third box Of the pills, and my friends
say that l am looking better than / have
done for the past fifteen years"
DR.. Williams Pink Pills are recon-
mended for diseases that come from i'm
poverished blood such as an9mia, rheu-
matism, debility and disorders of the
nerves such as neuralgia, nervous pros
tration and partial paralysis They have
cured the most stubborn indigestion.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills agree with the
most delicate stomach, quiet all ner-
vousness, stir up every organ to do it's
proper work and give strength that lasts.
Sold by all druggists, or sent postpaid,
on receipt of price, 90 cents per box, six
boxes for $3.50, by the Dr. Williams
Medicine Go, Schenectady, N. Y.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-09-21
FERRY FAvORITE
FOR CONGRESS
Wealthy Young Mining Man
Will Probably Be Nominee
of Americans"
MALONEY FOR JUDGESHIP
OTHER POSSIBLE CANDIDATES
ARE ALSO MENTIONED.

W. Mont Ferry for congress and Judge
Malouey of Ogden for associate justice Of
the supreme court will be the nominees Of
the american" state convention today il
the political prophets are clear visioned.
Frank J. Cannon and former Governor
Black were last night also much talked Of
70, the congressional place, but the ma
jority believed that Mr.. Ferry's check
drawing capacity should make him the
favorte. Many americans would like
10 have former Senator Frank J. Cannon
&C the ticket because OF his ability as a
public speaker. but they fear the effect
Of his nomination. owing to the vuner-
ability of his record I'm the matter of
church Interference in his behalf in the
past. Former Governor Black has many
friends who would like to have him given
the courtesy Of the nomination. G. S.
Narian of this city is also favorably re-
gsrded as a candidate for the supreme
bench, but he Is averse to making the
race and his wishes will probably be re-
spected.
The convention will be called to order
I'm the Salt Lake theatre at o'clock this
afternoon. Judge &. G. Goodwin will be
chairman and B.. III. Jones of Brigham
City will be secretary. No delegates have
been elected for this convention and all
citizens of Utah who are i'm sympathy
with the purposes OF the American
party will be- permitted a voice and a
vote i'm the convention
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-09-21
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM ISLANDS PAT
AND CLAIMS ALL VIRTUE FOR PARTY

We. the Republicans of the state Of
Utah. in convention assembled declare
and affirm as follows:
We unqualifiedly indorse the policy Of
President Theodore Roosevelt and the ac-
ton OF the last congress in it's success
ful legislation, the railroad rate law the
law, the denatured alcohol law, and other
beneficial acts. This legislation deals
with the problems arising from great
combines of capital in a practical and
common-SenSe way. 1t recognizes that
wealth OF itself is not an evil. but that
evils are very often connected with it's
administration. 1t seeks not TO destroy
the wealth itself, nor to destroy the great
enterprises which wealth has caused, but
to eliminate therefrom, so far as human
law can eliminate, the evil and conserve
the good for the benefit of the people,
and it thereby demonstrates anew the
constructive ability of Republican states
manship.
Under the protective tariff the Ameri-
can people have scaled the great heights
OF prosperity. More mills and factories
are in operation, more goods are being
manufactured. more men are being en-
ployed, higher wages are being paid for
labor, more American products are being
sold at home and abroad than ever be-
fore. Plenty and contentment fill the
land from sea to sea. All this has been
brought about and all this exists under
and because of Republican policies the
very foundation stone of which is pro-
lection. We reaffirm our unwavering
confidence in the wisdom of this great
policy of our party. The good effects
OF the Dingley law are plain and undenia-
bic; what may result from any change
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-09-21

LOWER MAMMOTH MINING COM
pany. Notice is hereby given that there
Will be a special meeting OF the stock
holders of the Lower Mammoth Mining
company, held at the office OF said com
pany, room SIC Dooly block, Salt Lake
City, Utah, on the 24th day of October,
1871, at the hour of o'clock OF said day.
The object and purpose Of said meeting
Is 10 consider and vote upon the question
OF amending the articles OF Incorporation
OF said company, and IL deemed adVis-
able, 10 amend said articles In the follow
ing particulars, namely; Amend Article
Y or said articles of Incorporation so that
the same shall read as follows;
arr. V. The amount OF the cRuitaI
stock OF this corporation shall be $4,000
which shall be divided into 100000 shares
OF the par value of S1.00 each l5OOO0
shares OF said capital stock shall be
placed IN the treasury of said company
and shall be disposed of by the board or
directors upon such terms as they NAV
deem proper for the purpose of asfording
working capital fer said company. to
pay and discharge its debts and obliKa-
lions, and 20 acquire, II deemed necessary
ana proper, other property
said meeting Will also be held for the
purpose OF considering. passing upon and
determining such other matters I'm connec-
ton with the foregoing amendments Ar
may properly come before said meeting
This meeting is called by order OF the
board OF directors OF said company
SIMON BAMBERGER, President 4
Attest; A. REEVES. Secretary.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-09-21

cannot with certainty be foreseen: but
we declare IL to be our firm conviction
that more harm than good will come from
any attempt at present, to revise the
schedules.
We reaffirm our allegiance TO the prin-
eiples of reciprocity as taught by Presi-
dent and the Hon. James G.. Blaine, and
declare that reciprocal trade in the arti-
cles the like of which our country pro-
duce and with which they can supply our
markets is simply free trade i'm disguise
gressional delegation, in harmony with
the national administration in furthering
the general prosperity of the country
and we indoFse the Republican admins
tration of the state of Utah.
We demand that the right be given by
statute 10 permanent easement within for
est reserves for public roads, irrigation
bitches and canals, and reservoirs for
storing water. the same as is now granted
congressional delegation urging the en-
actment of such statute.
we recognize the meritorious services
rendered by the Utah Indian war veterans
and pledge our representative in congress
to urge the governments recognition of
such services by suitable pensions
We recognize the hardships TO certain
bona f1de entrymen caused by the whole
sale withdrawal of lands containing coal,
and urge the restoration of such lands to
entry at the earliest possible date.
We favor the building of permanent
good roads and approve of legislative ae-
ton for systematic good roads construc-
ton.
w endorse the policy OF the Republican
party in its reclamation of the arid lands
of the west.