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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-09-13

A Biblical curiosity in the English
section of the Paris Exhibition which at
tracts crowds is the model of the Taber-
nacle as it rested during the wandering
of the Israelites in the desert. The ex-
terror and interior are constructed in
strict accordance with the details given
in the Old Testament.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-09-13

Successful fishing cost John Scull,
editor of the Somerset (Pa.) Herald, his
life. After securing a string of some
thirty pounds of fish, he tied them to
his wrist and waded in the river with
them. Falling into deep hole, the
weight of the fish drew him under water,
and, although an expert swimmer, he
was drowned.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-09-13
Items OF Interest.
What a barber should talk about while
,havinr a man A hnnt two aannnda

What barber should talk about while
shaving a man-About two seconds.
"He's no great shakes" as the doctor
said when a dwarhsh patient had the
chills and fever.
A woman can't put on any side-saddle
style when she goes in swimming.
She has either to kick out like man or
get drowned.
This announcement is taken from the
advertising columns of a Chicago news
paper: Peter Die Wiseman will run
for President in $780,"
The election in the United States of
Colombia have just closed peacefully,
and the regular revolution is being
organized without any alarm or trouble.
The new president will be shot to-mor-
row, and tranquility will be restored.
The people of Santander have adopted
resolutions expressing their esteem for
and confidence in the old president,
whom they shot yesterday. There is no
interruption to business. s.--BurEingto
HaeOkeye.
1t was on the train, and he was trying
to read. There was crowd in the cars,
and among others a lady with very
sprightly little girl that had blue eyes,
head of glistening gold, and an inquisi-
tive tongue. She piled him with ques-
tions and toyed with his watch chain.
The mother, who was a widow, fairly
beamed upon him. He, nervously to
the mother: "What do you call your
little darling ?" Widow (smiling): "Eth-
ell" He: "Call her then" Indigna-
ton. Reading resumed.
When men die of intemperate habits,
the announcement of their fate is gradu-
ated by the local paper to the amount of
money left behind, as follows:
| 81 900 in debt. t...................."j ;" jimjams
| S0U IN DEBT. Dt....................' uleQ drunk
| Square with the world. E. " dellrium tremens
| $50 in bank. ............ -. mania a potu
| $500 in bank. k............." " occasional sprees
| 81 900 in bank. ........." 4" chronic alcoholism
| $5,O0O IN bank. nk.................." " ALCOHOLISM "
| $40, 900 in bank k................" " inebriety "
| lied into "
$25, 900 in bank. .. d" dissipated habits he was
$50, 900 in bank. 500" " sOftening of the brain
| $100, 900 in bank. k................." apoplexy
$500, 900 in bank. ." overwork (of the elbow
| S2,UUO, ,OOU. U...................."n nervous cnll
-Ne,O York Graphic.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-09-13

On Hogs Back Mountain, Bristol,
Vt, is a double rocking stone. One
rock, which weighs about twenty tons
and is easily rocked with one hand, is
surmounted by another of about eight
tons weight that also can be given a
swaying motion. Tradition says that a
third and small rocking stone formerly
capped these two and that it was tumbled
off years ago.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-07-20

of family. In winter he is rec
ognizsble by the slouched hat and
large cloak he invariably wears. He
and his devoted Catholic wife agree
very pleasantly to disagree. His
oldest unmarried daughter is a Joy
to him, preierring his society and
amusements and that OF his friends
to her mothers more sedste and re-
ligious ones. His oldest con has
greatly disappointed him recently
by his determl nation TO become a
Catholic priest.
A mo.e quiet city than the Cap
ital is now cannot be found. The
drone Of the hot season is evident.
The aspbaltum pavement, so cool
in early autumn and so clean in
winter, fairly rec ks and steams and
grows soft these dreadful days and
em!ts an odor az il being melted by
fire. Nobody ventures ont wit hout
an umbrella, and many wear damp.
ened sponges in their hat crowns.
Sunstroks occasionally occur though
they are far less frequent than one
might expect to a climate like this.
Their rare occurrence is doubtless
due to the fact that most of our
rough iaborers--those most exposed
ARE colorSd, and they seem made
for tropical heat.
Genl. Garfield is at his Ohio home,
working hard on his farm, hsying,
with bis sons. When this and his
harvesting is finished, he intends
taking his family to one of the first
class watering places for few weeks
rest.
Sec'y Everts family has already
betsken itself to his country home
in Vermont. Those FIVE daughters
Of his are exceptionally sensible girls.
Their preference for private,
country summer to one at some
fashionable resort, is another proof
OF it.
Representative Springer is author
ity for the statement that the Potter
Investigation will have finished its
lobors in Washington by next week
The Committee will then trans er
their work to Louisiana where tes.
timony will be taken.
Speaker Randall is said to have
very ambitious schemes for himself
Tor 1880 Grant, Hayes, Butler,
Kearnye, Thurman, Tllden, Randall.
Not a very formidable list OF Pres
idential aspirants after all. though
quite mixed one.
MERRILL.
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ou:, aud that some will git dread
full disappointed. 1 telled her there
ought to be more officers, 20 they
could all git commodated. The
bellweathers are maxim terri
bull cry Of organize, and 90 screech-
In over the country tryin to make
speeches and cant, tellin sll sorts Of
tales, jet to blind the people what
work for Twin The honest work
in people of the country are gittin
Dreadful tired Of peyin for SIGH I'D
din. | telled Nancy that another
year OF hard times, with big taxes
and nothin to pay with, would git
the eyes Of the blind open. Some
people can see leetle already, and
wont listen to the screechin wbang.
doodles any longer. Things will go
better when the blind git their eyes
open. Hard times is a wuss sffl,c-
ton on the people nor Joe's "gascu.
tis. Nancy haint heerd Of any
Dlmmokrats' but whats willin to
work for Twin, without bein fed
out OF the perceeds of the dog tax.
Nancy jist believes that the dogs
will kill dreadful sight of sheep
now, since they'll ell be paid for.
Nancy says them dog fellers"
what tax dogs hev immortalized
their names TOR all time to come
and if they don't believe it they'll
ind 1T out, when they run for office
agin.
Joe and Nancy both heerd as how
Davy the merchant wants to sell
or trade his cradle, and git bigger
one. This time it's jist what they
wanted, n gall and Davy and Emma
are dreadful tickled about it. It's
expected that Hampton will give
the perticklers before long.
Mister Editer we are list in the
middle of fly time and cant send
you SIGH long letter.
Yours till deth.
JOE DARTER.
AND
NANCY DARTER.
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preparatory TO the celebration Of the
Lords Supper, from the words "Let
your light 80 shine before meD."
AFTERNOON SESSION.
At 2 o'clock, devotional exercises
we're conducted by Rev. J. II. Cupp,
after which Conference resumed
business. The following subjects
were chosen for discussion at the
meeting Of Conference in Novemb er
viz: The relation Of baptized chill
dren to the Church.
2k What is the best mode Of de-
veloping the benevolence Of the
Church?
At 6 o'clock appropriate service
was conducted by Rev. ]. w. Lake,
preparatory 10 the discussion of the
Essential qualification for the re-
ception Of the Lords Supper" The
subject was one OF unusual interest,
and which elected general dis
custom OF a most instructive and
edefylng character, highly common
dabIe to the distinguished debaters.
SUNDAY MoRNInG.
At 9 o'clock the Sabbath School
convened and was address ed by Rev
w, G. Schae ffer IN a most happy
style.
At 104 o'clock Rev. S. B, Barnit Z
preached u deeply interesting and
instructive sermon from the 10Th
and goth verses Of the 9Th chapter
Matthew. to an immense congrsga
ton. The church and gallery were
packed to repetition and many were
unable to gain admittance. After
the sermon the Sacrament was ad =
minlstered to about 1875 persons.
AFTERNOON.
At 2 o'clock grand macs ccnven -
ton of Sabbath school children and
friends ssse mbled. The church was
again inadequate to contain the i'm
mense throng assembled. The null
titude had the very great pleasure
of listening to the most eloquent
and charming addresses, sparkling
with richest gems Of wit, from Rev.
j. A Clutz, OF Baltimore, and Rev.
S. B. Barnltz, the world renowned
Sunday school man, of Wheeliug.-
Mr.. Jacob Yutzy addressed the vast
throng eloquently in the German
tongue. These addresses were grand
beyond description, and ale believed
to have made Impressions on both
old and yomug that time cannot
soon obliterate.
AT 8 o'clock Rev. w. @. Schaeffer,
Of Richmond, preached to a crowded
house from the words Go We, there
fore, and teach all nations &c, af-
ter which brief but beautiful parting
addresses were delivered by the
clergy. Rev. j. w. Lake in conclu-
zion thanked the congregation, in
behalf of the conference, for the hes
pitality shown during tht sojourn in
our midst.
1t was indeed most eIioyatl lie
occasion, one long TO be rene mbered.
The people felt that it vas good to
be there. j. II. w.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-07-20
FROM THE DARTER FAMILY

AURoARRY, w. VIRGlNY, July nine.
Dor Mister Editor ArguS:
Trooly it's been long time since
we writ you letter, and Nancy
herd as how some people want to
know what has become of Joe and
Nancy Barter. So we jist conclu-
ded to send you Ieetle letter by
mail and tell you all about it.
You see the weather is powerful
hot, and Joe s been dreadful sick Of
late. That long legged Thomas
Granger, what's so happy OF late
and goes round and round singin all
sorts OF baoy songs, and patin juber
all the time, jist bekase ats a 5ov
ogin, says Joe bad the "giascutls.
Nancy was dreadful skeered and
said all the time it was "giascutis,"
and jist wanted to send for Doctor
Bowman, but Joe fit agin takin
charcoal and nasty worm stuff.
Joe tuck mighty sight of bitter
truck and 10 nigh onto we'll as ever
agin. Joe Darter and Nancy Oar.
ter ell Of Auroarry celebrated the
Fourth on cold water and greens
till nigh onto night. Nancy says as
how old Independence of Ameriky
was born on the Fourth Of July,
moren hundred years ago, to good
old Dimocratic parents. Nancy
looked dreadful pleasure on the
fourth. She had jist got long
twist OF mighty good terbacker, and
bran splinter new corn-cob pipe.
She cant find out who sent the ter
hacker, but rally believes that Hamp.
ton made the pipe it's dreadful nice.
We haint got much strange moose
to tell you this time. Things are
dreadful quiet in Auroarry and
down on Salt Lick.
The POLITICIANS are beginnin to
crawl out Of their holes. The old
pot begins to bile and fellers what
jist wants office bekase they don't
like to work are gittin as thick as
flies on a sick niggers ginger cake
IN dog days Nancy is dreadful
feerd there'll be more candidates
than voters, II they keep on comm
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Additional Local.
OUR AURORA LETTER.
AURORA, w. Va. July 4

AURORA, w, Va. July 10.
Editor Argus:
The Joint Conference oil the Mar
yland and Virginia Synod OF the
Lutheran Church convened at this
place on Thursday evening July IL
The opening sermon was preached
by The Secretary Rev. j. w. Lake,
from the words There remaineth
yet very much land to be possessed. "
The speaker showed most beautiful.
ly that much land" 10 the church
amongst the bills, mountains and
valleys Of West Virginia and else.
where remains yet to be possessed" "
The sermon was tuIl OF interest an5
was listened to with marked atten-
ton.
FRIDAY MORNING
at Q o'clock Conference convened
and spent half hour in devotional
exercise conducted by Mr.. Jacob
Yutzy OF Gettysburg Theological
Seminary. After which the Con-
venuonwas regularly opened. At
this session there was present Rev.
j. A. Clutz, o. Baltimore; Rev. w.
G.. Schaeffer, oil Richmond, Va; Rev.
j. Fl. Cupp, OF New Haven; Rev.
Geo. F. Schaeffer, Of Apollo, Pa;
Rev. j. w, Lake, of Grafton, w. Va;
Rev. o. G. Muller, OF Oakland, Nd;
and Rev. w. Y. Cine, Pastor loci,
all of the Lutheran church, and Rev.
D. w. Rector, of the NJ. h. Church.
Revs j. A. Ciutz, w. G. SchaefFer,
Geo. f. Schaetfer and D. w. Rector,
were on motion received ss advisory
members
At l03 o'clock Rev. J. A. Clutz
preached highly interesting dis.
course from the words Uphold me
with thy free spirit" THIS gentle.
man ID an orator OF the first order,
and of whom the Church may well
be proud
AFTERNOON SESSION,
Conference re assembled at 9 o'clock
and spent half an hour in devotional
exercise, conducted by Mr.. w. H.
Shahan, graduate Of Roanoke Col 'ge
The remainder of this session was
devoted to the consideration Of re-
ports on Missionary work" and
state Of religion. Interesting and
glowing reports were made by Revs
Cupp, Schaeffer and Lake, with ref
erence to their respective Missionary
labors in Barbour county, commen-
datory Of the unparalleled generos-
ity Of the "huugering and thirstiDg
Barbarians." The audience were
ready to sing.
"Id like 10 be n Missionary,
And with the Missionary stand.
a bag Of corn upon my shoulders,
And money ringing in my hand"
At 8 o'clock 2 NJ, appropriate
services preparatory to the opening
OF The discussion OF the Respective
duties Of parents and cnndre
were conducted by Rev. Geo. f
Schaefer. The discussion OF that
important subject, by all the clergy
present was profoundly interesting
Though the discussion was protract.
ed TIL late hour, the large audi
ence tired not.
SATURDAY MORNING.
At Q o clock devotional e1erciee,
we're conducted by Rev. w. c
Schaefer, after which Conference
resumed its regular order Of business
An election was bad for The place Of
next meeting Of Conference. Acci-
dent, Md, and New Haven w. Va
we're placed IN nomination The
election resulted in laVor OF Acct
dent, aud the time November
1873.
AT lO4 o'clock, Rev. O. c. Miller
preached an appropriate sermon
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-07-20
TO CREDITORS.

TO the creditors of Hunter piles de-
ceased.
In pursuance Of a decree of the Coun-
ty Court of the county of Preston, made
in a cause therein pending, to subject the
real estate OF the said Piles to the pay
ment of his debts, you are required to
present your claims against the said
Hunter Piles, deceased, for adjudication
to Il w Monroe, commissioner, at his
Office in the said county, on or before the
18th day Of July, 1873.
Witness, J. Ami Martin, Clerk Of said
Court, the 18th day of June, 1878.
j. AMI MARTIN, Clerk.
June IL ~ 81 90
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FROM WASHINGTON.

WAsHINGToN, D. @. July 16.
Gem. Sherman disguet is bound
less. The army bills, passed last
session is torture to him meeting
with his utmOs: disspproval He
sage !. deprives him, Sheridan and
some other prominent officers oil
every privilege aud even OF sad
dle-horse--a dire necessity. And
that 1t also makes the Army alto
sether useless except in the event
Of declared war, as it prohibits U. S.
troops being called into requisition
to quell riots, protect property or
aid States. OF the recent engage
ment between General Howard and
the Indians he expresses the opinion
that 10 10 but the prelude TO several
other battles Of similar character
alter which the red men will scatter
and, forming small roving bands.
can be easily captured bJ troops
or over powered by settlers. lie
thinks the outbreak will terminate
as usual, by the taking Of many Inc
dian prisoners, result undoubtedly
desired by many Of the savsges.
sipce that vent will secure them
comfortable food shelter and care
from the Government
Genl Sherman would not be
taken at sight for the great sol lier
be is. Small spare and wIzzsued ne
has more the look OF dried up
old bachelor than Of the General
Of the UDlted States Army and head
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1878-07-20

THE Democratic Congressional
Convection will be held at Keyser,
w. Va, on Tuesday, the 18th day
Of August, 1878. A list OF the del
egates from this county can be
found in another column.
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LEGAL NOTICE.
w. $. Mountain
vs..
James Shaw, ct al.

vs..
James Shaw, ct al
CTIANCERY-CO COUNTY COURT.
To James Shaw, Frank Mckee, John
Gale, Abner Listen, William Harmed.
Lewis Gale (truStce), Madison Gribble,
George II. Armstrong, Singleton Shrock,
Marian Ringer, Waitmau Gibson, admir-
of Abraham Listen, decd, Levi Gale,
John II. Graham, The National Bank OF
Kingwood, Robert Hartley. James Hart
ley, James Chidestcr and Benjamin f..
Shaw.
The above cause having been referred
to me- the undersigned Commissioner of
the County Court. for adjudication and
settlement, You are hereby notified that
| have fixed upon THURSDAY, the 18th
day of July, 1873. at my office in King
wood, 10 execute the said reference.
Given under my hand, this l7;h day of
June, 1878.
II. w, MONROE, Com'r Go. 1t.
j. a. Brown, p. O..
juno % 1850.
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FREsTON COUNTY COUNTS.

The Circuit Courts are held on the
seventh day of April and the seventh
day of October.
The County Courts are held on the
first Monday i'm January, second Mon
day in March, third Monday IN Nav,
first Monday IN July, irst Monday In
September, and third Monday i'm Novem-
Der.
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Gs = = = is not easily earned in thes-
10 times, but 10 can be made in
three months by any one OF either sex
In any part OF tho country who Is willing
10 work steadily at the employment that
wc furnish. $50 per week I'm your own
own You need not be- away from home
over night.s You can give your whole
time to tho work, or only your spare
moments. We havo agents who are
making over $50 per day. All who enc
gage at once can make money fast. At
so easily ana rapidly az any other busi-
mes. IL costs nothing TO try the business.
Terms and % Outfit. free. Address at
once, n. HALJETT - Co.. fortlond,
Maine.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS .
--------------
WHEELING
Female CoIIege.
@
III OME-LIKE AND ELEGANT TX
ALL IT'S APPOINTMENTS.

The College is beautifully situated and
within easy walking distance of any part
OF the city. Street car accommodations
to neighboring towns. For healthrul-
ness of situation it is unsurpassed and its
whole internal arrangements are of the
hig order:
Terms Mode ate in all tie Deportm Is
For catalogues or other information
address the President
MISS a. TAYLOR.
BOARD OF TRUSTREs.-Hon G. Il Hubs
bard, President; DIR III Logan, Secretary;
II Q List. Esq, Treasurer; Thos Norm
brook, j II Hubbard, \ w Campbell, III
X List, Augustus Pollock, BENJAMIN
Davenport, James ) Rhodes, Samuel =
Hildreth, A Sweeney, G. X Wheat,
Joseph Bell.
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ANNOUNCER ENTs.

are as follows;
Congress, S25 90
State Senate. 10 90
House of Delegates, 10 90
Clerk of Courts, 8 90
The above Is only for announcements
and docs not include campaign printing
expenses.
The members of the County Executive
Committee arc hereby notified that a
meeting of the Committee will be held i'm
kingwood, Monday, July LIST. 1873. A
full attendance ia desired as important
business will be transacted.
JOHN II. Brown.
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Inducements to Subscribers.

In order to make the circulation Of the one thousand We
make the following unparalleled offer
In Iuos OF Five Subscriber 81 of
9l per Of We
also SEND the ARGUS the Wheeling
to living Tor So Anv peso v
OUTSIDE tue county must remit fifteen cents
"" VIII soon be IN the midst important political campaign
ne ARGUS should lind place
county 1t Will be alive the to defend
which
famous IN American history All persons wishing
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WEST VIRGINIA ARGUS,
KIN GOD. w. VA,
PUBLISHED At

Is large column folio newspaper Democratic politics
the
ceding market and much other information
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FAMILY NEWSPAPER

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BOOK & J0B PRINTING

n'ng the last few days have made additions
Type and we ee safe that work
nS par ne country we have the 2ompee Job Printing
ever established Ia Preston county
Adiress al orders
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Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-08-15
NOTICE.


TnE LADY WARRINGTON oONsoL
lDATRD COMPANY and the bkNTOn
CONSOLIDATED COMPANY are two t9) min.
Ing corporations which have been formed, with
. capital stock Of sl0.s0o.O00 each. divided Into
l0S, LOO shares Of the par valne Of SOD each, for
the purpose Of mining and working the foliow:
Ing named mining clsims. situate In Gold Hi
Mining District. storey county and state Of
Ths BENTON. the BOYLE. the LADY
WARRINGTON and the KEYSTONE claims,
said claims having been decided 70 the new
corporations above named.
The stockholders In the Lady washinston.
the benton and the Boyle Mining Companies
are entitled 10 exchange their stock for stock
In said new corporations.
The ~stockholderr Of the Lady Warrington
Mining Company will receive 1900 shares OF
the capital stock Of each u the new eorpora'
lions.
The stockholders Of the Bent n Mining Com.
psny will receive $4,000 shares Of the capital
stock of tho Benton Consolidated Company, and
tho stockholders Of the boyis Mining Com.
pany will receive $4,000 shares Of the capital
.toek Of the Lady Washington Consolidated
Company.
ton Mining Company will eptitls the holder "
nine tcnths Ce-ie) OF . share In each OF the new
corporations.
One ~ share OF stock in the Benton Mining
Company viii cn.itls the holder to ons half NJ
Of Q shareI In the Benton Consolidated Company
and one H. share Of stock In tho Boyle Miniux
| Company will entitle the holder 70 one. hall vi
of Q share In the Lady Washington Consolidated
The stock Of the Consolidated Companies viii
| be resdy " Issue on MONDAY. tho I'd day ol
september, 1878. Peroos holding stock IN thu
Benton, Boyle and Lady Washington Mining
Companies. by presenting and surrendering the
sams on or alter said date -assessments on
benton and Boyle psid-st the once Of the com,
panies, Rooms 8 and 9, No. 3J1 Nontsomefy
street. Ban francisco. California. will receive
new stock In exehsnge:
wM. II. WATSON,
Secretary Of Lady Washington consolidsted
Company and Benton Consolidated Com
pany. au7 I'm