West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1877-09-15
FROM LYON DISTRICT.
Lyon Sept. 10, 1877.

Welcome, thrice welcome, dear
ARGUS, to our Preside. We feel that
long felt want is now supphed;--
we trust that you will receive that
prompt aud hearty support which
will be necessary, in order for you
to make it, as you say you will, a
paper for the people. Your intro
ductory has the true manly ring.
and such a course rs you propose, ia
bound to receive liberal support.
Things alorg the b. & O. are pur
suing the even tenor Of their way.
Quite number OF our citizens
went to Grafton on the 9th TO see
Coles Crcus and Menagerie, and as
the writer was one, we will take the
liberty Of quoting that old, but true
saying, that fools and their money
are easily parted" so it wac in this
case as it was regular catch.pepny
affair. Although it was advertised
that half fare tickets would be is-
sued by the railroad company and
also by the show company, yet mel
Their one was done. 1t was adver-
tised that there were no "side shows"
but that one ticket Omitted 10 an"
but mp TO FIVE o'clock four different
shows were exhibited, and the au-.
dience was constantly bored by the
incessant cry of the vendors Of pea
nuts, candies, song books, &c. When,
o, when, will we learn to treat such
humbugs as they should be treated
Freight and travel on the road
are good.
1t is generally supposed that the
company in making Mr.. Clements
assistant master OF transportation
had no other idea than TO relieve
Mr.. Sbsrps as soon az Mr.. @. becomes
thoroughly acquainted with the du-
ties Of the Office. The removal of
Mr.. s. is looked for, and will meet
the approval Of the employees in the
transportation department.
The store of Messrs. Bishop and
Hoffman, of Fellowsville, was burnt
down on Saturday night. The stock
and house were both insured, but for
what amount we are not able to say.
This makes the third store house
burnt down in that place within a
period OF six years-the FIRST being
Messrs. G.. j. Shsffer 81 Bro, in 70;
the second, Messrs. Shahan & Co.,
three years later, and now Messrs.
B. g. ii the latter, at least, is sup
posed to be the work OF an incendia-
ry.
The Delta base ball club, Of
Rowlesbnrg, are making arrange. (
ments TO 90 to Morgantown to play
the club OF that place; they propose
to meet and vaDquish the Rough
and Readys on their own "dunghill."
Look out, Deltas, you might come
back with your colors trailing in the
Dust
The Newburg brass band visited
Tunnelton on last Thursday night
and entertained the citizens Of that
place with some splendid music
On their return they stopped at
Austen, where they were the guests
OF Mr.. M. L. Shafer, until late
hour, when they returned to New
burg. They bid fair TO become one
OF the best bands 10 the State. Don't
let this be your last trip up the
grade, boys
Report says thst immense quanti-
ties Of squirrels are TO be fsuud in
the East and that they are said TO
be moving this way. Clean up your
| guns, sportsmeDi
Our farmers are busy sowing
wheat, after which Germ cutting will
be in order. The Germ crop in this
section will be far above the average.
II Preston makes the same giant
strides in next five years that she
has in the past two, she will not on
~ be sef-sustaining, but will be
able to export large quantities o.
| grain.
After again wishing you success
beyond all your expec'a trs, ia
your new enterprise, we j you
/ goo night, promising, thai when
possible, you shall hear from us
OECE A WEEK.