West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-12-07
Tunnelton Flashes.
TUNKELToR, Dec. :

We are gratifed to learn that our
first article has stirred up "Quid
Nunc," and from this time forward,
every item OF interest occurring in
this city, will be duly reported; con-
sequentiy the Tunneltonites had
better carry themselvca straight.
We conclude that all kinds of
business are very brisk, judging
from the lively manner in which all
OF our businessI men move around
town.
Rain is very abundant and mud g
king. The bottom has fallen out OF
our "soit wood" side walks, and all
wise pedestrians have taken to wa
ding the streets. What has become
OF our "city fathers p
Thanksgiving day passed off qui-
city here, though all places of bust
ness were open as usual. We be-
heve it to be duty that proprietors
owe to themselves as we'll as. their
employees, to spend this national
holiday with their families, laying
aside dull care for a time, to enjoy
the good gifts Of bountiful Provi-
dence, We can testify to the album
dance of good things enjoyed at the
residence Of our GENIAL friends, Mr..
and Mrs. A. j. Bona6eld. Mrs. L.
D. Haines, who is engaged in teach
ing at Irontown, was guest at the
same place.
Mr.. W. ], Lavelle, who has been
Iusticating in Ohio and Indiana, has
returned to enjoy city life at West
End, much to the satisfaction of his
many friends, as he is known to fill
a large place in our community.
Mr.. w. r. Walker has been trans
ferrsd to West Fork Bridge, on the
Parkersburg division. He is a young
man OF promise, and we trust that
our loss will be their gain,
Mr.. G. G. Shaw has moved in from
the country, and taken up his resi-
dence near town.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. L. ShafTer, of
Austin, with portion Of their fam
lily, also DR.. Robert Brown, the teach
er at that place, spent The Sabbath
in town.
Mr.. Gus Shaf'er has his steam saw
mill In full blast,and our people will
now have no excuse Tor neglecuug
repairs.
Mr.. A. ]. Bonafeld, our famous
coon hunter, was out with Jack and
Iwister last Friday night. Result
no coons.
Mr.. j. L. Higgins, the Nimrod of
our burg, INDUCES his propensity
nearly every day, but generally with
doubtful results.
Last Thursday night, our Litera-
ry Society held a very interesting
meeting. A new feature being in
troduced in the form of a paper en-
titled 1.-THE Literary Budget" edited
by Bonafeld g. Wocott. 1t was
filled with spicy, entertaining mat
ter, both poetry and prose, inter
sPersed with most skillfully executed
wit, dished mp in superb style. Dec
lamation-SeIection from Shakes
Peare, by BonaGeld. Reading 49,
Widow Bedott to Elder Snifles."
by Raymond. Debate-"WLich is
the better accomplishment for a wo-
man, a knowledge Of homework or
an education p Affirm, Mr.. j. f..
Wolcott and Jennie Wolcott; neg.
''efferys and Miss Hannah Brown.
After an amusing and entertaining
discussion, the decision was one for
the affirmative; two for the mega
Tive. Minute Speeches. Next
Thursday night, reading by Bon
afteld; Defamation -- Mr.. George
Mayer. Grafton Summerheld. De-
bate, Resolved, That one gains
more information by reading than
by observation" Affirm, Shaw and
Raymond. Neg. Summerfeld and
; halter. Second number Of "Litera.
~ Budget edited by Mrs. Higgins
and Miss Wolcott. Minute speeches.
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