davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1877-11-03

Ter a score of years. True there is
more money here, and skilled labor
commands more dollars; but there
are money seekers hece, and the OPP
portu'nties for spending money IN
crease with the facilities for making
1t.
The climate in Spring is indeed
poetical; but ere the six months OF
continued drought aud heat are
p'sfed. every green herb" not ad-
Jacent the sea or rivers, unless irri-
gated, 10 dried up, trees and shrubs
excepted; aud 50 uotonous - A
cioudless sky for many mouths, and
so unpleasant the omnipresent dust,
winch becomes quite deep, render
ing travel Oh roads almost i'm 2ossi-
BILE, that long oeior he rains come
the people sigh f. a change a
thunder-st)r m, snow storm, or
even an earth quake tor variety.
Men OF means are the ones needle
here; but they can, with the same
capital, do a larger business in the
East. Lands are valued so hinh
that but few ranches pay the in.
terest on Investment
Having received letters request
ing lniormatoin concerning the
chances here. We have nsed this
means to answer them. The picture
10 not overdrawn; but is the result OF
careful observation. We bore il
may cool the fever of any who have
smut their eyes against the beauties
and advantages OF their own section.
and seek a nor heavenly spot where
every thing II right.
Very Sincerely,
NJ. d.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1877-11-03
Symptoms of Diseased Liver,

Symptoms of a Diseased Liver.
pain in the rights side, under the cdgc
L of the ribs, increases on pressure :;
sometimes the pain is in the left side ::
the patient rarely able to lie onthe left
side; sometimes the pain is felt under
the shoulder-blade, and it frequently
extends to the top of the shoulder. and
is sometimes mistaken for rheuma-
tism in the arm. The stomach is affect
ed with loss Of appetite and sickness {;
the bowels in general are costive,
sometimes alternative with lax; the
headist troubled with pain. accompan-
led with dull, heavy sensation i'm the
back part. There is generally con-
siderable loss Of memory, accompau-
led with painful sensation of having
leftundone something which ought to
have been done. a slight, dry cough
is sometimes an attendant. The pa
tient complains of WEAKNESS and de-
bility; he is easily startled, his feet are
cold or burning, and he complains of a
prickly sensation ofthc skin his spir-
its are low: and although he is salts
fed that exercise would be beneficial
to him, yet he can scarcely summon
up fortitude enough to try it. In fact.
he distrusts every remedy Several of
the abovesymptoms attendthed disease,
but cases have occurred where few of
them existed, yet examination of the
body, afterdeath, has shown the LIVER
to have been extensively deranged.
AG UE AND FEVER.
DIR. G. MrLANE's LIVER PrIIs.IY
CASES or AGUE AND FEVER. when
takcnwit Quinine, are productiveo of
the most happy results. No better
cathartlc can be used, preparatory to,
or after taking Quinine. We would
advise all who are afflicted with this
disease TO give them 4 FAIR TRIAL.
For all Bilious arrangements and as
aslmplcpurgative they areunequaled
BEWARE OF IMITATIONs.
The genuine DIR. G. MCLANE.s
LIVER PILLS are never sugar coated
Every box has a red wax seal on
the lid, with the impression Dir.
M'LANE's LIVER Pills.
The genuine NJ! LANE S LIVER Pills
bear the signatures Of G. Nf!LANE.
and FLEMING Bios. on tho wrappers.
~ Insist on your druggist OF store
keeper giving you the genuine Dr G.
McLANE's LIVER Pills, prepared
by Fleming Bros Pittsburgh, Pa.
Sold by all respectable druggists
and country storckccpers generally.
Tothosc wishing % give Do. G. nfcIAar's Ifvrs
Pfiis tisl. wc will mui ro., paId TO dny pArtof
the United states. one hoN ol Pills for twenty. FIVE
cents. FLEMING BROS, Piusburg, Pa
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1877-11-03
FROU NEJVBURG
NEwBURG, w. VA Oct. 80.

NEwBURG, w. VA Oct. 80.
Editor Argus:
Rev. King commenced pro,rac-
ted meeting IN the M y. church, OF
this place, on Monday night Iasr
Quarterly meeting was held In the
same church Saturday aud SUNDAY
last, by tle Rev. w. w. Bolton, p
b. Mrs Ward died W-dnes-
day morning, Oath inst, in this plac.
at the residence OF her daughter.
Mrs Smith after lingering lliurss.
Age II years. friend NJ.
John Murdock, OF K nRwo,I spent
lew days with US last week. John
is a good, clever fellow, aud the wa,
be swings the ladies 10 these parls ~
no trouble TO him ~ all, IN,
James Cnris'y. Of Mamnston. wac
visiting II D.. Dents last week
a tramp passed through town las.
week with tour ugly ours. erdui,fuy
The whereabouts OF A J Bunafeld
The OHIO election has Amos,
convinced the Board OF h iucaunn
OF this district that the war il Over.
bur unlike His .FrauIlency CMr
Hayes they appointed no Democrat,
j stees 20 N-WOurg I'M, = &
trum siIl start on Wedns~d.,. BIZ.
Tor Cincinnati, wner he viii Law m =
stock OF tobacco. 1T vii, not b..
long untn WIN G,ldeu's new store
house viii = dulshei. He exp4cts
TO reserve the upper story for hall
which g. sometnlng that Nswburg
nas long needed. The corpor1
tIon is putting wall along Water
street 10 protect % from lresti.ts
We tnluk u Won d be advisable to-
rebuild some their bridges. Soon A
horse or COW viii ~ hrOug and then
damages Wi be- looked tor by TIM
o"n~r.----We are " lupg ,an.b.Iy
Tor Dee first issue OF me wo,kt,g-
mems paper o FeI w vile. I snl
pose j N 6pJ- 90 batder Do. stan
paper tnfu ne masiuyd IN w.
burg wants a good butcher.
You're truly,
JOHN JOHEsoN.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1877-11-03
Notes from the Golden Stnte.
HEALDsBURG. CAL, Sept. %.

HEALDsBURG. GAL, Sept. 20.
Editor Arg4s:
a." II lie natural for man to indulge
IN the Illusions OF hope. We are
apt to shut our eyes against a pain
iuI truth" SC.
There has been much SAID about
this country, California. Many per
sons have abused imaglua,ions OF the
cline. They fancy that the very
ground Cutters with the yellow met
a; and all one has to DO Is to pick 1t
up. lucy hear OF the fertility of the
SOIL the lusc Gus fruits, the gigantic
productions; aud they are ready to
believe that every locality in the
State Is thus blessed with lavish.
spontaneous gllIs,-that If one can
only reach this heaven favored land
nature Will supply his wants with
out money and without prIce. They
ar told OF the biImy air, serene sky.
and fragrant flowers; they at once
THINK that every DAY IN the year II
such. Some, we presume, imagIhe
positions OF profit waiting Tor them,
or house furnished to welcome their
l"gfes5. Tneir lmagInduons have
been stretched to picture something
unnatural, ethereal, literal para
disc; and with wild pes they build
air castles, pass sIeepless nights. and
long TO be in the prom lsed and"
such persons have good cause for
Their mama; Tor d majority OF those
Whiting OF California record the
pleasures and advantages, but are
silent as TO the disadvantages One
side OF the picture ~ drawn no fam.
ing coiors, the other ~ omitted
through courtesy. The great feit,lj
W Oh the SOL - echoed; but tue TACT
That only small part OF the land i.
araOie (psfhaps one-sixth). and that
mas been carefully hunted out, isIeft
Tor immigrants 10 lean. The LARGE
salaries Of clerks and teachers - re-
ported; but how long they were idIe
ana On expense ere they "strnck -
JoO, is the unpleasant surprise of the
a'plHng Youu. man from tue Z. ates'
"uo patrols toe country for employ
meut, aud considers himself f0uu
Date o. ini DO etthn SIX moufus %,
year No mention Is made oil bu.-
1feds oi clerks irOl the Eastern CO
ies who arrive here dead broke:
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1877-11-03
Letter from HOUesUiiIe.
HOwEsYILLE. Oct. 25. II

DO" EsYILLE, Oct. %. IT.
Editor ArguS:
We had quite an excitement here
a lew lays ago, as two horse thieves
passed through here closely followed
by the constable. They were over
taken Al ZGn's Mil and the consta-
be took possession OF them; by the
use OF hand-cutfs they took tnem to
Tune ton aud from there to Cum
berIAnd. The horses were stolen in
Bedford county, Pa.
The farmers are busily husking
corn and taking care Of their apples
aud hunting chesinuts.
NJ essrs McC .fferty & Hughes are
ous'ly engaged at the new church;
'ney have the frame up and expect
10 have the root on in a few weeks
Mr.. James L. Mckenzie was call
ed to Pittsburgh last week as his
brother was not expect ed TO live; e
arrived about 2 hours before his
brothers death; be has not returned
at this writing.
Our Winter school at this place
will be taught by Miss Alice Mat
tingIy.
think some of our young folks
are going to s;ep over into tue OF her
State sho thy.
Ma. George NJ yers had quite a
time at his barn raising last SAtur-
day as dancing was the programme
Tor the evening and alter dancing
wei, you know what it would be on
such an occasion and such brIpht.
moonlight n ghts. Leo" writer
from here to the journal, says THAI
writer TO the ARGUS sIgued Nebo'
gets up IA likely Story on the pirls
herea6outs. Young man | think
you have the boot on the wrong foot.
just you try some OF the naIdens r.
the advice OF Leo Now, Nebo doe.
not expect TO take the advice OF Lee.
oy no means, as Ithluk Leo measure,
other peoples corn IN his own hall
busheI. Nov Leo, II he girls do
give you the grand bounce don't tr,
to put 1t on your nelghbor but nv
ADVICE IS Took where you are going
10 lite before you jump. NEBo.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1877-11-03
1878
TOT 1873
w EST VA. UNIVERSITY
w NJ bRGANTOWN w. VA

This institution Of learning. under the
Presidency Of Rev. j. r. Thompson. A
W. rs entering upon now era Of pros
pcIlW- during the Spring Term Just
closed, the attendance of students W
Increased over 50 per cent. II has n LARGE
and scholarly Faculty, heautiflII
healthtul and moral location: ample S,.i
entiitc and Philosophical Apparatus. q
library 'onstantly growing; a ,orricu-
lun "f the most thorough charactt r: a
1'.'l,'aIu OF Schoiarship surpassed by no
THE EXPENSES ARE LESS than at on,,
olher place known 60 afford cqualadvan-
LRes. The Fall term begins Sept 5th.
the winter term January ., and Spring
teru March 9th. For iull Information.
catal9 4ues, NC, address thc President.
"uly 10, I'd GEO. G. STURGISS,
Secretary of Regents
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1877-11-03
WANTED YARNS FoR SALE.

having made arrangements to advcr
use eNtensively iu This and adjoinin,
o1tteH; "il pc rsons having ronl estate I9r
sdie' should learn my terms and q Dor
tunities for lispos N OF the same.
Call upon or add os-.
w. n LtSrON
Real Estate Agent, Portland. ~ sto
'''"'y' W. ~ Im6.I4lul
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1877-11-03
nIhaK pnhIlcntInn. wAa q.

n1kEE Publications. We can fur.
HEkME nish all Of DH. FooTE's popular
glbvbks Dime Publications on health aud
kindred topics. "OLD EYES MADE NEW :"
tells how 10 restore the sight and give up glasses
without the aid OF Doctor or Medicine Half a
million have been issued already Com Four
AND CURE FOR THE RuPTUHED" Is a valuable
monograph for those who are afflicted with Run
turc or Hernia. "PHYsGOLOgICAL IMPROVEMENTS
OF HUMANITY, J." relates to the subject Of having
people born right. ''PHYsGOLoeIcAL MARRIAsYR
gives the latest researches regarding the laws
governing temperameutal adaptation &C &c
a STEP BACKWARD. reviewing incOnsideraf0
iegisiation concerning the Prevention OF
conception. "SFEEMATORRuRA" or Sem.
ihal weakness with evidence Of rs durability
'tkOUP, ia causes prevention and cure +" iuval.
naole 10 every mother having the care Of small
ehloren. COLD FEET" causes, prevention
snhI cure. ANY one OF the foregoing Dino
Publications viii be sent by mail, postage pre.
paid, on receipt OF ten cents.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1877-11-03

Bzr Attention Is called 90 he
large and well selected st5cs Of DIV
Goodsj Notions. Hsts, Caps. B5o1
and shoes aud ali other gods gap
orally kept DO general store, ust
opened at Charles L Browne.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1877-11-03
SYMPTOMS OF WORMS.

THE countenanceis paleand lcaden-
cOlored, with occasional flushcs, or
a circumscribed spot on one or both
checks the eyes become dull /; the pu-
pills dilate an azure scmicircle runs
along the lower eyelid the nose is ir-
ritated, swells, and sometimes blceds
a Swelling ofthc upperlip occasional
headache, with humming or throb-
bng OF the ears /; an unusual secretion
of saliva; Shiny or furred tongue
breath very foul, particularly i'm the
morning, appetite variable, some
times voracious, with a gnawing sem
sation ofthe stomach, mt others, entire
lygone ;fleeting pains in the stomach
occasional nausea and vomiting vio-
lent pains throughout the abdomen;
bowels irregular, ut times costivc;
stools Shiny not unfrcquently tinged
with blood belly swollen and hard;
urine turbid respiration occasionally
difficult, and accompanied by hlc-
cough cough sometimes dry and con-
vulsive uneasy and disturbed sleep,
with grinding of the teeth temper
variable, but generally irritable, &c.
Whenever the above symptoms
are found to exist,
DIR. G. McLANE'S VERMIFUGE
will certainly effect cure.
II DOES NOT CONTAIN MERCURY
in any form It's an innocent prepare
ton, not capable Of doing tie slight
est injury TO tie most tender infant.
The genuine DR.. MCLANE's YER
MiFUGE bears the signatures of c.
Nj: LANE and FLEMING Bios. on the
wrapper. -:O:-
, 1877-03-31
Sherif's Sale.

10y VIRTUE Of an order OF sale issued out
ID Of the District Court fer the Third Ju-
dicial District Of Washington Territory, hold
ing terms at the city of Seattle. in King cOun-
ty, on the 8th day of March, A D. 1877. in the
case wherein Thomas Clancy is plaintiff. and
defendants, and Judgment and decree therein
rendered in said Court on the 18th day of Feb
luary. A. d. 1871, and to me directed command
ing me to make sale Of the property mentiO ed
and described in said decree to satisfy said
Judgment in and for the sum Of Three Hundred
and Fifty-eight Dollars, U. s gold coin. with
interest on the same at the rate Of one per cent.
1876 until paid. and the further sum Of $I9.95
currency, together with an attorneys fee OF
dollars gold coin, as costs, I
have levied upon the property described in
said decree to-wit: Lot numbered four (41 in
block numbered fifty. one (5I.) in that part of
the rity of Seattle laid off by the executors Of
the estute Of O. 9. Terry. and alse by A. A.
Denny. being the same property described in
deed from A. A. Denny to said efendant B. F..
Ball, dated September 18th. 1872. and recorded
iu Volume of Deeds, pages $50 and 59l, rec
ords of King county. W. I.
And now, by virtue Of said decree and order
Of sale en- Monday, the 10th day OF April. A. d.
1877, at the hour of 10 O'Clock A. M, IN front
of the Court House door in said city OF Seattle,
l will sell to the highest bidder therefor. at
public auction for cash gold coin OF the United
states; ell the right, title and interest of said
defendants B. F. Ball and Frances E. Ball his
wife. in and to the above escrihed roper
ty. or 10 much thereof as will satisfy said
judgment decree, costs, interest and accruing
costs.
Sc attle, March 18th. 1877.
LV WYCKOFF.
Sheriff King County. W T.
McNAUsHT LEARY, Attorneys for Plaintiff
, 1877-03-31
Summons.

lNTHE DI TRICT COURT OF THE THIRD
Judicial District of the Territory of WASH
ington. hold ng Terms at the city of Seattle
william clancy, plaintiff. VS.. Abigail Clancy,
defendant.
Complaint filed in the County of King, in
the office of the Clerk of said District Court at
Seattle
The United States of America send greeting to
Abigail Clancy, defendant
You are hereby required to appear il an &C.
ton brought against ycu by the above named
plaintiff, i'll the Di lrict Court of the Third
Judicial District of the Territory of Washing
ton. holding Terms at the city of Seattle, and
to answer the compiaint filed therein. within
twenty days exclusive of the day OF service)
after the service you Of this summons. il
served within the said county of King; or if
served ont of that county, but in this District,
within thirty days, otherwise within sixty days,
or Judgment by default will e taken against
you. according to the prayer of the complaint.
The said action is brought to obtain decree
of this Court dissoiving the bonds of matri-
nony now existing between said plaintiff and
defendant. upon the grounds set forth in the
complaint on file in this action, to wit: Wilful
Abandonment for more than one year last past
and cruel treatment by the said defendant, and
for general relief.
And you are hereby notified, that if you fail
10 appear and answer the said complaint as
above required. the said plaintitf will apply to
the Court for tue relief demanded therein.
Witness the Hon. j r. Lewis, Judge
T. ST. of SAID Court and the seal thereof, this
9th day of March. A. D. 1877.
JAMES SEAVY, Clerk.
BY BEkIAH BROWN, peru'y.
MCNAUGHT & I.EARY, Attorneys for Plaintiff.
mal0 6w
, 1877-03-31
Summons.

the District Court Of the Third Judicial
District of the Territory of Washington
holding terms at the City of Seattle in and for
the counties Of King and Kitsap.
defendant.
Complaint filed in the county of King. in the
oMce Of the Clerk Of sal District Court.
The United States of America Send Greeting to
Robert Bal, defendant:
You are hereby required to appear in an ac
tlon brought against you by the above named
piain' IN in the District Court of the Third Ju-
aiclal District Of the Territory If Washington.
holding terms ut the city of Seattle, in the
county OF King. for the counties of King and
hi'sap: and to answer the complaint filed there
IN, within twenty days Exclusive of the lay of
service) after the service on YOU of this ann.
mons, II served within said county of King: or
II served out of that county. but in this Dis
trlct within thirty days, otherwise within sixty
days, or Judgment by default will he taken
Complaint.
The said action is brought to obtain judg-
ment against you for $3.50 in gold coin of the
United States with interest thereon in like coin
at the rate of y per cent per month from Au-
gust 10Th. 1876, unon your promissOry note
PAYABLE to plaintiff. dated August 18th, 1876,
calling for said amount with said rate of inter.
est. and due six months after date Also for
the foreclosure of your mortgage to the plain
tld Of even date with said note and given to Sc
SuS tne peyment thereof. upon the following
land, to-wit: The NJ rth Il of southeast i of
the northeast i Of section 10, in township %
north OF range 4 east, in hing county, Wash
ington Territory: and also for the sale of said
land and the application of the proceeds thereof
according to law. and also for costs Of suit and
other proper relief
And you are hereby notified that if Won fail
TO appear and answer the said complaint as
atove required the said plaintiff will cause
your default to be entered and thereafter apply
to the Court for the relief demanded in his said
complaint
Witness the Hon. J. II. Lewis, Judge
(ra | of said Court and the seal thereof this
I 18th day Of March, A p. D. 1877.
JAMES SEAVY Clerk.
By BERIAH Brown, Deputy.
LARRABEE, HALL l. ANDREWS,
ml7.7w Attorneys for Plaintiff.
, 1877-03-31

ey. This is Sullivan's private loan
and is in no manner connected with
the 6rm of which he is a member.
A. J. Bailey. one of the assignees,
loses about $50, 200. Callaghan's
father suffers the loss of about $685.
600. His uncle, David L. Callaghan,
900, and Eugene Casserly $780,
600. The balance of liabilities are
scattered about in smaller sums.
The failure is stated to be total
one, and is caused entirely by the
fall in the stock market. The as
signees are j. r. Keene and A. J.
Bailey.
SAN Francisco, March 24.-For
the race at Oakland Park to-day, be-
tween Rarus and Bodine. the wea-
ther was favorable; track on the in
side little heavy. Rarus won the
the first heat by length in 2:23;
won the second by half length in 2:
20H1; and won the third and race in
2:22H, Budd Doble, who was to
have driven Bodine, was absent, and
John Crooks was substituted, and
Splann driving Rarus.
Next Saturday Goldsmith Maid
and Rarus will trot at San Jose for
a purse of $4,000. One thousand is
also offered as speed premium
in case the fastest time ever made in
the State, 2:16s4, made by Occident
at the State Fair few years ago, is
beaten.
CHICO March 25.---F. Conway.
Charles Slaughter and Thos. Stam-
brook are arrested and in Jail for the
murder of the Chinaman, and II. G..
Wright and 81. G.. Jones are under
arrest.
SANTA PAULA, CAL, March 25.---
Wallace Moore was brutally murder
ed last night about half past three at
his ranch house eight miles south of
here. The parties set fire to his barn
which stood some fifty yards from
the house, where Moore together
with three other men were sleeping.
The light from the burning barn
awoke them and they rushed out in
their night clothes for the purpose
of letting loose their horses. Moore
and his foreman, George Ferguson.
entered the barn and cut loose all of
the horses when they were fired
upon by a body of five men who
rushed ont from behind the house.
Moore and Ferguson ran through the
shed part of the barn. and ran about
100 yards where the assassins over
powered Mr.. Moore and shot him
down.
, 1877-03-31


QUERY. Nov that the fine weather
is approaching, would it not pay to
run the passenger car between here
and Renton? We know some people
who would like to go out there oc-
casionally, but don't like the idea of
riding on a coal-car.
"MARY PARKER. "---This schooner
arrived from WILDLY Island on
Sunday with six tons of potatoes and
fifteen tons OF hay. She unloaded
the potatoes here and sailed for Ia
coma last evening to dispose of the
hay.
, 1877-03-31

Though Sweeney's trial is set for
June, it is asserted positively that
the case will be settled. Ex-Surro-
gate Hutchingson, son-in-law OF
Connolly has gone to Europe, it is
believed to procure some kind OF
settlement in regard to him.
, 1877-03-31
-Assignee's Notice Of Second Meeting of
Creditors.

IN RANKRUP rCY-THGRp JUDICIAL Dis
trict OF Washington Territory.
The undersigned her by gives notice that
there will be a second meeting of creditors OF
the estate of Vim. F. Taylor, Bankrupt of San
Juan, San Juan cou' ty, Washington Territory.
on the 4th day of June, A. D. 1877, at tn, city
of Seattl-, in the Office Of Judge j. R. Lewis. at
the honr of ten o'clock on that day and the said
Wm. Taylor, Bankrupt, is required to be pres
ent at said meeting ON said day and hour.
STEPHEN V. BDYCE,
Assignee Of the Estate Of Wm. F. Taylor Bank
= rupt. m1O3w
, 1877-03-31
TeIegraphic News.

(rRoM THE pAlLT oREeoNIAN.I
, 1877-03-31
IS. 25. IS.
MEAL AND OYSTER HOUSE.
@
Bank Exchange Restaurant,
Oyster and Coffee House.

The undersigned, favorably knpwn to the
citizens Of St attic and Iuget Sound, respect
fully informs them that he has again com
menced business at his old stand, the Bank
Exchange, where he will BE- happy to see all his
old friends and every body else's friends.
The Establishment has been newly furnished
and every arrangement made for he comfort Of
the Guests.
, 1877-03-31

Residence, Third at. ne>r Episcopal Chuit Ii
Seattle, W. r., July 81 1875.
, 1877-03-31

MCNAUsHr 4 LEARY, Attorneys for Plaintiff
m17-3w
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-09-03

nABss D0unS
vtRS.
Ausn L.,