| Grant County Press
February 5, 1897 LOCAL NEWS: Rock Bosley is building an addition to his confectionery. Mr. Abe Feaster living near Seymoursville is very sick. Mr. Thos Godlove of the Hardy of the Hardy Democrat was at home here Sunday. Mr. A. S. Judy, of pansy, called on us Saturday. He has a very sick child. The river has been crowded with fishermen of late, but, as for ourselves, we have been able to make a better catch with silver dollars than brass wires. Bills were printed this week for a commissioners� sale of two pieces of land belonging to Robt. Vance and situated near Seymoursville, on Saturday, March 13, 1897. Some of the boys� amused them selves Sunday by breaking ice on the pong, which resulted in a pair of them being forced to, taken an ice �cold bath. Mr. Sam H. Rexrode, son of Archibald Rexrode, Esq., near Maysville is seriously ill. His relatives have been called to his bedside among them Rev. Rev. Lafayette Rexrode. Mr. Ulysses Parker, who has been in Illinois for two years, has returned to his old home at Seymoursville. He is a good industrious young man, and we welcome him back to Grant County. Died, near Lahmansville on last Wednesday. Laura, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Keplinger, after a prolonged illness. She was an estimable young lady, which makes it doubly sad. Constable Bazzle and Emory Rady paid the Press a visit Saturday. Mr. Bazzle informs us that he will go west in the spring. He is a hustler and will succeed anywhere. On last Wednesday evening Mrs. Rose Butts, of Cherry Run, W. Va., while attempting to light a lamp set her clothing on fire, and was so badly burned that she died in a short time. Gov. Atkinson has invited Mrs. W. E. Crooks to be present and assist at this reception at the time of his inauguration at Charleston, in March next. Mrs. C. is well fated to grace the occasion---Echo Mr. J. T. Hickman, the well-known commercial traveler, was in town for a day last week on his return trip from Pendleton. He called on us and on some of the fair while here. His very genial manner makes him friends everywhere. General Passenger Agent Schull of the B&O estimates heavy passenger traffic for the year at hand. Of course the very many improvements recently made will make it possible to handle it in a very satisfactory manner. The iron bridge at Moyer�s nine miles above town, was completed this week, and is said to be a splendid piece of work. Mr. Shank of Burlington, was the contractor, and his long experience in this line well qualifies him for the work---Franklin Review During the year, the 1896 the West Virginia Central and Pittsburg Railway Company hauled over a million tons of coal. Nearly one half of the amount was shipped by the Davis Coal & coke Company, and about fifty two thousand toms by the Cumberland Coal Co. It is announced on Good authority that the B&O will soon build another track between Keyser and Piedmont. This will certainly be a good thing as it will tend to same blocking in the yards at both places and same much valuable time, at least, during the busiest freight seasons. At a shooting match held last Saturday the Grant boys came off victorious. Five turkeys wee put up, all of which were won by Thornt and Sant Veach. The Frosty boys should gage their ability better before asserting that they can �do� our boys. Hon J. B. Baker spent Sunday at home. He looks just a little done up by his work at law making. Mr. L. J. Powell, the merchant and W. W. Kesner, of Lahmansville were in to see us Monday. Watch for J. W. Day�s new ad this week. The prices will be so low they will startle you. Mr. F. A. Godlove and son, John is at Capon Bridge and other points in Hardy County this week. One of the matrons of the Weston Asylum passed through here first of the week on her way to Franklin for a patient. The meeting at the Methodist Church is still progressing here with considerable interest manifest�several conversions already. Attys Forman and McMullan left for Charleston Monday. Mr. McMullan had a case before the Supreme Court. Snow fell to a depth of short 10 inches Monday night and Tuesday but is leaving about as fast as it came. The lands of Edward Williams in Grant County are advertised for sale on March 9th at Moorefield by Felix s. William�s trustee. Mr. F. V. Williams of Williamsport spent Sunday and Monday with friends here. He took in the river skating and fishing in the time. Died Saturday, near Purgitsville, Hampshire County, Oliver Shank. Deceased was a brother to Geo Shank of Burlington, who is well known to our people here. Miss Trixie Clark returned last week from an extended visit to Bayard, She reports good treatment at the hands of Bayard citizens, and generally a pleasant trip. The B&O has arranged for the start on restaurants at Grafton, Cumberland and other points on the line to charge only fifty cents for meals for parties who are on their way to Washington. This is done to encourage inauguration traffic. The groundhog did not see his shadow Tuesday but some of the boys saw one on Monday. This goes to show that his coming out on February 2nd, only, does not always hold good. May be his hogship was anticipating the snow storm. The lands of the late Daniel Mouse were rented Saturday, as follows: Lower and middle fields of the ford farm, to J. Wm Harman, Sellers� farm to D. C. Sites; twenty acres near Pansy to W. c. Harman. It is said by conservative people that it rented rather low The George Creek Coal and Iron Company, one of the most enterprising of our corporation is prospecting at Fairmont, W. Va. for new coal deposits. The outlook is favorable for the acquirements of a large tract. R. L. Somerville, superintendent is on the ground---Frostburg Journal. Mr. A. B. McCauley died near Martin on last Wednesday of sickness super induced by measles. On Friday the remains wee put away in the family burying grounds of Mr. Aaron Baker, with whom he made his home, Rev. F. M. Lowe officiating. His brother A. B. McCuley and sister Mrs. Russell of Hardy County wee among those who witnessed the performance of the last sad rites. MEDLEY NEWS: Feb. 1�Aside from visiting our town has been rather quiet this week. The directors of the Medley �ice plant� have called a meeting and decided that if the present coolness of the atmosphere continues during next summer, ice will be a needless luxury hence the ice house remains unfilled, awaiting the long planned remodeling and enlarging. Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Michael and mother, visited Mrs. Luther Hott, at Williamsport Saturday. Mrs. Hilkey who has been visiting friends and relatives near Medley for the last two weeks returned to her home near Laurel dale today. Miss Olena Reid and Mary Alice Smith spent Saturday and Sunday at the home of the former. Mr. J. A. Yest and family took dinner at the parsonage today. Mr. Ernest Naedle went to Elk Garden this week on business. Mr. Thornt Schell spent four days last week helping Mr. Isaac Lewis fill his ice house, and has gone back to put in another week at the same occupation. Someone says if �sparken� is an index to matrimony, there is going to be some �splicen� done soon, in or near Medley. Forest UPPER TRACK LETTER: Feb. 2- skating is the issue of the day with the young people. Mr. Howard Hartman was the guest of Joseph Dahmer over Sunday. Mr. Scott Cook was on our streets the first of the week. Chas S. Harman returned home from Louisville, KY on last Friday much to the surprise of his parents and reports having been robbed of over $100. Charley has been studying medicine for some time, and we re sorry t o herm of his misfortune. He will return tomorrow. On last Sunday morning near Oak Flat, W.Va.,, Mr. Philip Trumbo and Miss Jane Eye were united in the holy bonds of wedlock by Rev. Mm. Waters, (( wonder if this should be Wm.) and immediately started on a wedding tour. Mr. Trumbo is the only son of Mr. Geo. Trumbo of Fort Seybert, W. Va. Last week the beautiful dwelling formerly owned by Mr. Philip Switzer, at Ruddle, W.Va. was burned down. The cause is not known. There was no insurance. The revival meeting here is still in progress and bids fair to surpass any other meeting. Mr. Geo. A. Judy, whose illness we reported last writing, we regret to learn is no better. Our school here since the adoption of the graded system is going along smoothly, and is one of the most progressive schools in the county. A word to brother contributors, Let us try to make the �Press� the best and most newsy county paper in the state. By sending the latest and best news regularly, we can accomplish this, the desired end. XYZ MAYSVILLE PENCILINGS: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Dave McDonald, Friday night a daughter. Attorney Judy attended a meeting of the stock holders of the Petersburg and Franklin telephone Company at Upper Tract Tuesday. E. A. George visited his brother who is just recovering from measles on Monday evening. The plutonian literary society elected new officers Friday night. A pound party was given Rec. Senter at Squire McDonald�s Saturday night. About sixty people were present and the contributions at a conservative estimated amounted to seventeen dollars. Gathering ice was the chief enterprise last week. Assessor Judy was in town on Monday. B.B. submitted January 03, 2006 |