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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1907-12-11

The Question Of this DAY is not
the big money panic, but who is
going to get the big steel range
that Ellison Bros are giving away.
Miss Mary Hogg. who has been
visiting her grandmother, Mrs.
Susan Hogg and family. returned
to her home at Morgantown, Fri.
day.
Miss Anna Van Glider, here Wis.
ting her uncle. Mr.. A. O. Van
Glider, returned TO her home al
Cheshire, Ohio, Friday.
John o. Stortz invites the lovers
of art, to patronize him this Xmas
in an entirely new display of Xmas
novelties.
Mr.. John Sommer and wife, of
South Side. while in town SatuI-
day made this office pleasant Wis
it. Mr.. Sommer is one of Mason
county's best farmers and very
clever gentleman.
If you are undecided as to what
to buy fer Christmas present just
go to A F Kisar's jewelry store and
see what fine line of Christmas
goods you will see to make your
selection from. The largest stock
ever handled in this section.
Make purchase and get guest
on the big steel range at Ellison
Bros.
Mr.. Lewis Fridley. native Ma
son county boy. but who, for the
past year or 30, has been resi-.
Dent of Sycamore, ILL.,, paid Us 3
pleasant visit last Friday morning
md renewed his subscription. MI.
Fridley is on a visit to relatives
and friends in this county.
W A Meadows. Esq a prosper
GUS citizen, of Glenwood, made
this office pleasing visit last Sat
urday and renewed his subsorip
ton. He is a pleasant oonversa.
tionalist. Call again.
Buy your underwear, hose and
corsets at Mrs L j Williamson's
Rev j. M. CulIin, of Letart, and
Mr.. Alex Rifle, were pleasant visi-
tors to our office last Saturday.
Messrs Gene and Gus Smith and
Bert Knight, of Meigs county,
Ohio, were here Saturday. the
guests of their cousin, DR.. E Mo-
Elfresh and family,
You miss it when you fail to see
the big display at Filson Brcs.
Mr.. Elmer Reed, of Charleston,
passed through here Saturday with
the remains Of his uncle, who was
struck by train and afterwards
died in Sheltering Arms hospital
The remains were being taken to
Long Bottom, Ohio, for interment.
The question of the day is not
the big money panic, but who is
going toRet the big steel range
that Filson Bros. are giving away,
DR. W o Hogsett and wife, of
hogsett, are here visiting Mrs
Hogsett's parents, Capt and Mrs
W R Gum.
Mr.. j. W. Gaines, here for the
past few days visiting his brother.
in-law, Mr.. Geo. Shingle, will
leave tomorrow for his home at
Kenton, Ohio.
The greatest question of the day
is who is going to get the big
steel range that is to be given away
at FiIson Bros.
Carbon paper at Van Gilder'l
Drug store.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1907-12-11

bridesmaids formed an aisle
thEough which passed the newly
welded pair. while Miss Hapton.
stall. with skiIlfuI touch. brought
out the notes Of MendeIsohn,l
beautiful march.
After the wedding q reception
was held at The Spencer Assembly
| Rooms from 800 70 Hoo O'Clock,
Here all was gayety. The same
magic skill that had 90 artistically
decorated the church was used in
transforming the room into a bower
of floral beauty. The room was
festooned in vines and flower
trimmed on all sides. Great bowls
tof carnations stood in effective
spots (these flowers being after.
wards given the guests as fayoTs) !;
palms lined corners and walls. and
ldoofways were hung with curtains
lof smilax. Dainty refreshments
were served, and the orchestra
furnished sweet lnnsio during the
reception and forthose who wished
to dance later. Mr.. and Mrs. Robsy
were assisted in receiving some two
hundred guests by MIR. G.. 7. Smith,
Mrs. NJ. F. Long. Mr.. W. a. Hogg.
Mrs L. O. Riddle and Mr. W. W.
RILEY, il. Four pretty and popu-
lar young. girls. Misses Beaa Liter,
Mamie Tyler, Carrie Friedman
and Anna Written, served punch
during the evening.
Late in the evening Mr.. and
Mrs. Robey were driven to Gallip-
oils, from which point they left
for a wedding journey East. Upon
their return they will be ct home
after January first, in part Of Mrs.
F. A. Guthrie's residence. until
the completion Of their own new
home. They are followed by hosts
of loving wishes and thoughts of
the many people who know of
what more than usual ability and
character these two fine young
people are. The brides travelling
costume was an elegant imported
gown of blue cloth, with becoming
hat to harmonic. Her gifts to
her maids were gold pins with
pearl setting, and the groom pre-.
sentsd his best man and ushers
with jade scarf pins, gloves and
ties. Many rich and beautiful
gifts were received by the happy
pair aud were displayed at the
home of Mr.. o. o. Bowyer.
From time of the announcement
of their approaching marriage these
popular young people have been
the recipients of an unprecedented
amount of social attention, the
bride being quite a society favor.
lite, endearing herself to both old
and young by her sunny disposi.
ton and many lovable traits Of
ohsEaoter; while the groom has
made countless warm friends by
his geniality, uprightness and
many manly qualities.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1907-12-11

A real Santa Claus will arrive At
the Red A on Dec 2srd, and will
remain in the show window dis.
playing toys until Christmas. he
will also visit the little ones in the
street and from house to house. 4
The Bed A Toy Store
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1907-12-11

Mrs. Virginia Ruffuer Couch,
aged 38 years, wife Of Mr.. Lewis
W. Couch, died Saturday night,
Dec. Z. 1907. at IL O'Clock, at her
home in Charleston. She had on.
Iy been i'll for a few days and her
death was a surprise to her friends.
She had been suffering from an
abcess behind her ear which burst
Saturday afternoon and affected
the brain. An operation was per-
formed but was Of no avail, the
patient never recovering conscious
ness. She leaves a husband and
three email ohildren-cne boy and
two girls.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1907-12-11

Look at the bear dance in the
Red A Toy Store window. A real
bear dance.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1907-12-11

If you are looking for a Christ
mas present go to A F Kisar's jew
elry store. You can find there
anything you may want-that will
suit any one. he has one Of the
largset aud best stocks of iewslEy,
china, out glass. 60, to select from
than any other store in the Ohio
or Kanawha valleys. Don't fail to
visit this store when looking foz
Christmas presents.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1907-12-11

A woman can never get 80 fat
that she doesn't wonder how some
other woman's dressmaEer oan fit
her.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1907-12-11

Rev. j. Howard Gibbons, REQ.
tor of Christ Episcopal Church,
this CITY, united in marriage Sum-
day afternoon. Dec. 8, 1907, at the
reotory. Mr.. Cora Somerville, son
of Mr.. Green Somerville, and Misl
Stella Yeager, daughter of Mr.
Sam Yeager. both of Maggie
Their many friends joins the Reg
lister in congratulations and besf
wishes for q long and happy life
Glassware, ohinaware, nickel
-,o,o ~ F;Iaoy, Proa
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1907-12-11

Pocket knives. guns, rsvoIysT1,
at Filson Bros,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1907-12-11

The early buyer gets theabess
bargains.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1907-12-11

Dinner sets, toilet sets, at Filson
Bros.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-29
Warrington Notes
ITEMS OF INTEREST CONCERNING
LEADING MEN AND BUSI-
NESS ENTERPRISES.
JUDGE 3. 2. Charlton.

Judge Charlton, now deceased,
was for many years Manning
tons most useful citizen. He was
born in Washington, Pa, and came 10
this county when quite young man
and taught school and at spare mo
ments he studied law and became a
proficient lawyer and was Judge Of
the intermediate Court of the county
for one term. He was for many
years a teacher in the public school
al this PLACE and was also a member
of The Legislature for two terms. But
IL was his personal contact with the
people that made him known and loved
by all theHpeople of this district. He
was the peoples counsellor. he was
ever sympathetic and kind and no one
ever called On him for help In vain
If they were deserving. He rendered
an immense amount of service to the
people for which there was no charge
He did not accumulate fortune but
he did far greater, he lived life Of
service for his fellows and died be.
loved and honored by all the people.
A more blessed heritage no man can
leave to his children.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-29
Surprise Shower Party.

Miss Pearl Riley, of this city. and
Mr.. Harry Smith. of Fairmont, who
win be married Sunday we're given e
surprise shower party Friday evenings
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. R. NJ
Langftt on Twentyarst street. It was
a complete surprise to the honor
guests who were unawere of the plans
and they received a number Of beau,
tiful gifts from their friends. The
evening was one of thorough enjoy
ment and was brought to a close BY
an elegant course of refreshments. Mr
and Mrs. Langatt had a large number
of guests and they entertained most
charmtngly.-Psrkersburg Sentinel.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-29
Married at the Marietta.

Mr.. S. E. SAKE, of Hundred, wetz4l
county, and Miss Estelle staggers, of
Wise, Monongalla county, we're united
in marriage on Sunday morning at ten
o'clock at the Marietta Hotel. Rev.
]. Engle IVES the officiating clergy.
man. The ceremony was witnessed by
Miss nellie and Mr.. T. H. B. staggers.
friends of the contracting parties and
Proprietor Woods, and Clerk, Lon
Powell, Of the Marietta Hotel, Mr.
and Mrs. SAKE went TO clarksburg yes
terday on brief visit and will return
to Hundred where they will reside.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-29

The Womans Mission Circle and the
Home Department of the Sunday
school of the First Baptist Church sre
planning for amounting to be held on
Thursday afternoon and evening OF
this week at Traction Park. Members
OF the Sunday school and church have
been invited to attend and an enjoya,
bic time is anticipated. The ladies
and children will go to the park in the
afternoon and prepare a picnic sup.
per to be served after the arrival OF
the men in the evening.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-29
nc. and Ne. Sands Home

Mr.. and Mrs ]. E. Sands returned
home on Saturday from Millersyille,
Nd, where they had spent the past
several weeks at their farm, Oak
Grove, While there Mr.. and Mrs.
Sands entertained large number of
friends and relatives. They we're &C.
companied home by Mrs. sprigg Sands
and son, Joseph, who are guests at
Peacock Farm. Mr.. ana Mrs Howard
showalter. Of Warrington. have been
guests at the farm for some time.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-29


I 1IANNfNGToN. JnlY. g The out
come 81 the BAH game last Saturday
has 4 caused a great deal Of talk and
comment. Everyone here regrets the
outcome Of the matter and the Athlet.
les especially regret that there was
no game. The Athletics have a repu=
tation for clean ball and they consider
that they did all in their power and
all that any team could honorably do
to adjust the difference. amicabIy
The Fairmont team seems to have
come to Warrington with the one de-
termination to have their own umpire
or not to play 1t seems to be conced-
ed that the Athletics had a tight to
choose the umpire, which they did.
and no one so far as can ind out
had any objection to the man Mr..
Echols. a professor of Trinity College,
Washington. Pa. was the man chosen
and he was stranger to both teams.
an honorable gentlemanand thorough
" up on ball. The Athletics objected to
iugent, the Fairmont umpire, becaus
he was deeply interested in the game
and seemed to have come here for a
specific purpose. The Athletics were
not afraid to play the FsirmQat team.
even with their own umpire, but to
avoid trouble and perhaps a riot they
would not play with an umpire who
would not give them justice. The
Warrington team made all the over
tares possible to secure the game and
offered to choose another umpire or
take two umpires and play the game.
but Freddy" Mack and his financial.
hackers refused to, play and the Fair
mont team left the diamond. A forfeit
was called and Warrington given a
score of too.
There was the largest crowd at the
ball park Saturday ever seen there.
There were many people from the sur
rounding towns and a large crowd
from Fairmont. The failure to have
the game engendered some bad feel
ing and there were two or three little
fights, but under the circumstances it
was well behaved crowd. The people
of Warrington regret very much that
so much unpleasant feeling was caus-
ed by the failure to play,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-29
Going to Atlantic City.

Mrs. P. H. Bennett, Mr. and Mrs.
John Bennett and daughter Miss Nil.
ly, and Mrs. Charles Powell leave on
Thursday for Atlantic City where
they will spend month. They Will
be Joined at the coast by AIr. and Mrs.
James Bennett and daughter, Miss
Name. of Greensburg, Pa, who nave
been at otisville, N. Y, for the past
few months where Mr. Bennett is en-.
gagged on large contract. The Ben.
nett family are yearly visitors to AT,
,antic City.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-29


very pgett Wedding ceremony
vas soIemnized 1esdRy afternoon a.
The home 81 tie bride parents Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Jackson. Of 2s1i "a.
cob stree, the contracting parties be-
ing their only daughter, Miss Grace
Mae. and Mr. R. Donald George, popd.
lar young people Of the South Side.
The attendants were Miss Luella Rob
erts, daughter Of Rev. L. W. Roberts,
Of Grafton, and Mr.. Walter N. Meyer,
Of wheeling.
Promptly at 2:3O o'clock the bridal
party marched down the stairs to the
beautiful strains Of Mendelssohn's
wedding march, Miss Margaret Flood
presidtngf at the piano. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. D. A. Denton.
pastor Of the chapline street NJ. E.
church: Of which the. bride and groom
are prominent members.
The bride was charmingly dressed
in white and carried and armful of
bridal roses, and the groom wore the
conventional black The bridesmaid
was gowned in pink and carried pink
roses.
Among the out-of-town guests were
Miss Nellie Wilson, Of Fairmont, and
Miss Roberts, Of acknowledging
Gntelligencer.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-29
Home Erom Eurone.

Mr.. ". T. Hartman and Mr.. G. B
Devries arrived IN. the city Sunday
morning from three months tour
abroad. They spent about three weeks
at Mr.. DeTsies' home In Holland and
also spent some time weisbaden. They
also travelled through Switzerland and
Italy. They sailed from Naples, Italy,
on the return trip, LANDING in New
York on Saturday, the voyage home
having taken "A days Mr.. Hartman
is very much improved in health his
friends will be glad to learn.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-29
Guests Leave For Home.

Miss Anna Brock showalter, who
had been the guest of her brother,
Hon. E. NJ. showalter for several day
left this afternoon for her home In
Harrisville. She was accompanied by
her niece, Miss Louise showalter, who
will spend some time there. Miss
showalter was en- route home from a
six weeks visit with relatives at On.
lontown, Pa.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-29

F. B. Basnett Is enc Of the oldest
bushes men in the city. In point OF
service, and is still engaged in the
clothing. shoes and gents furnishing
business. He is now associated in
business with his son, c. c. Basnett,
the style Of the firm being F. D. Bias
nett & Son,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-29
Hotel Arrivals Sunday.

Bartlett-C. H. Allemder, Parkers-
burg; Geo. W. slemmed, H. D. Kick
man, Frank Burt, New York City; Mrs.
Nettie Deever, Parkersburg; W. E.
Scott, waynesburg, Pa; c. NJ. Cal
vert.
Arlington-P. NJ. Smeecke, Graf
ton; John Morgan, Cameron Lon
Moore. Cameron.
Pa; John Morgan. Cameron; Lon
Moore, Cameron.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-29

Clarence Lancaster, of the U. S.
army, who has been stationed at Fort
Leayenworth. Kansas, for some time,
is home on furlough. He has re-en-
listed for three years more and will
go to the Philippine Islands the first
of October. Arthur Jollitfe, another
Warrington boy in the army, is also
stationed at Fort Leayenworth.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-29

Local talent al Ioaongs VII sase
a benefit Performance lie esl an.
fot Mr.. and Mrs Albert criss, ahoa
son vas lost u tie dsssFsetoa Of
thelr home BY fre siday s.shi
Tue proceeds ofs Theatorium %.
might win 6s doaated q this ra''
fund.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-29
Livery Barns.

We have two well equipped livery
barns which do a thriving business
]. S, Lazier has one Of the largest
barns in the State and can accommo-
date any class Of trade, while F. w.
Bartlett has an up to date livery equip
ment and caters to the hotel trade.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-29

Warrington has two newspaper
plants. The Enterprise issues two
papers each week and the Daily Rec.
ord not only has daily paper but also
issues weekly paper known as the
Warrington Advocate.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-29
Physicians,

There are many doctors In this city,
representatives Of nearly all the prin.
cipal schools Of medicine, and most Of
them enjoy lucrative practice. This
being the center Of large population
the doctors have large country prac.
tice.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-29
Variety Store.

E F. MILAN, Of the Variety store
began in a small way a few years ago
and now carries a. full line Of all
kinds Of novelties as well as good
assortment Of standard goods.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-29
HaIrdware Stored.

we have two well established hard
ware stores in the city both carrying
a fuiI line Of all kinds Of hardware
and enjoy large business The bust.
ness is carried on by A. ]. Hess and
d. a. Mason G Co.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-29

The usual Sunday services were held
in the churches yesterday except there
was no preaching at the Presbyterian
church as the pastor, Rev. Lindemuth,
is away on his vacation. Rev. Orr, Of
Wallace, had charge of the services
at the NJ. f. church and Rev. Gee held
the service at the Baptist church in the
evening. 1t being a fine day and the
people out of town, the congregations
were not large.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-29


Parke sbuFg where she has been
spending her Vacation.
Jim Atkinson spent Sunday Win
friends At Metz.
Mrs. Mary Sawyer and Miss Mary
isturms, Of FaIrmont. have returned
after a short visit here.
Bessie BeIch and sister, Of Downs,
spent Sunday in Warrington
c. 3. Jollife has gone 70 Rev Mar.
tinsyille on business
Saturdays West virginian Is the
talk of the town and some of our girls
viii soon be wearing diamonds. The
diamonds can be seen In the windows
at s. E. Phillips and Long & Kats jew
elry stores.
Miss Bessie Summers, sister Of
Pearl Summers, Of High street, was
here from Fairmont Saturday to see
the ball game.
Dr. warder, Of Grafton, came to see
the ban game Saturday.
Misses Elizabeth and Agatha Ran
sci, who have been visiting at the
home of Mrs. Mike Brady, have return
sd to their home in chicora. Pa.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-29

e Willie Ienning ton does not We q
Maid frs department she has IN OF.
ganization DC very effective ftre fghtl
en-. and the IRE loss for the past year
has been less than one thousand dol
Iars. j. s. Lazier, the chief Of the
fife department, and hts able yolun-
teer department are well equipped
and always do good work
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-29

The city of Warrington is so law
abiding that but few, If any, lawyers
are necessary. L. S. schwenck, W.
NJ. Hess, H. H. Rose and the Snod-
grass Bros. attend to the legal affairs.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-29

Forest selby, of Warrington, was al
the home of c. E. Jollitte Saturday.
He was on his way to meet Mrs. Sell
by, who has been yiitiug in Ohio for
ONE time. He topped of to attend the
ball game.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-29

MILAN and z. ". Jones.of The First
ward: j. A. Mason and J. D. Charlton
Of the second ward. and c. A. Prich
ard and T. + Bdor. 81 the Third ward
with j & Hayes Is Chief q pollce
Mayor Chrlstg nos serving his
IL Ii term as
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-29

Saturday being a fair day there
were not many farmers in the city, as
they are trying to harvest their wheat
and grass. Yesterday being a good
hay day there was little farm work
done in someplaces and the continued
rain today seems to have justified it.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-29
ConfectioneV.

Geillnger Geo. have the city bak.
cry and do a large business in that
line besides they carry a full line Of
confections and are manufacturers Of
ice cream.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-29
Garden Party.

Miss Fannie Leps gave a garden
party t5her dome near our town on
Friday morning from 10 10 40 O'Clock
InshonoF other house guests Mrs. ~.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-29

We have three dentists who LOOK
after the molars and bicuspids Of our
people. Drs. ], N. Devore, Geo. r.
McNeely and R. Mason Hite.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-29

Misses Stella Stephens and Bessie
Hamilton returned to Fairmont after
visiting friend in the city.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-29

Mrs. /. ]. Dent and Mrs. Elizabeth
Atha spent Sunday with Mrs. Mary
Hamilton on Flaggy Meadow.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-07-29

The harness business Of the city Is
conducted by L. H. Hess who has sue.
ceeded to the business of the late Phil,
Dietz.