West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-03-08


were inferred 10 Newburg cemetery.
Died, on Friday the 2Sth Of Feb'y
Mrs. Mary Frances McMakiu. wife
Of Robert McMskip, Esq, and
daughter OF John Poulston, Esq, OF
Yorks Run
Mrs MtcMak,n resided near St.
Joe, in this county, and was on a
visit to her friends at this place when
she was taken suddenly and serious.
iy ill, aud no; outstanding the ex-
traordinary exertions Of Der attend
ing physicians che died of Scepte-
cemia after an illness of ii DAYS.
Mrs. NJ was a consistent member
oil the NJ. +. Church, and was in the
social aud religious circle an ever
welcome visitor. In the death OF
this dear sister some have lost their
best friend, the NJ, f. Church one of
its most valued members. and the
community one Of it's brightest chris.
usn lights. She leaves loving and
aiieenonate companion, to mourn
her loss; but his loss is her gain.
On Sunday after very able ser
mon by her pastor, Rev. Spencer
King, the remains was followed to
the grave by large concourse Of
relatlves and friends. Her remains
were intern ed in the Newburg GENE
try.
Mrs. Ruth Carr, relict of the late
james Carr, Esq died on Saturday
March lst ofpulmonary consumption.
Sister Carr was in the providence of
God,a child Of sflllctiou her health hav
ing been Tor many years precarous,
suWecting her to infirmities, and TO
a prctracted trial Of faith and pa
thence. These, with all other trials
she bore with christian resignation
and was enabled to see we trust how
God loves even when he chastens us.
The funeral sermon was preached at
the Presbyterian church on Sabbath.
COT which Church she was member
by her pastor the Rev. Samuel Ora.
ham to a large and attentive gu
dience, there not being standing
room, some Of the audience mad to re-
tire AS 1t was raining, alter the ser
mon her remains were inferred by the
side oil her husband IN the Newburg
cemetry.
Rev. Father Hickey who'has been
Ill Tor two weeks, is out again.
WIN. M O. Dawson, of the Piston
County Jou,nal was in town last
Sabbath visiting his brother Mr.
Frank Dawecn.
Wm, B Amman and family ac-
companiei by Miss Dora D. Cbal-
iaot was visiting friends at Rowies-
burg, last week.
Since the reduction Of fares some
Of the cltizers OF Grafton visit New
burg twice day 30 take the whisky.
Mass Helen Hanshaw and Belle
Mcniice made us pleasant call one
day this week
Harry McCafFerty, Editor Of the
ARGUS. is ia town still sporting that
huge mustacLe.
The Newburg Police station will
undergo some repairs as soon az the
weather moderates.
Albert G. Liokel, OF Independence
was IN town, on Sunday.
Messrs G. f. Plummer and Hen
ry Horchler we're visiting friends at
Grafton, last week. Boys what is
the attraction.
Thomas NJ Kenney, Of Piedmont,
who met with the misfortune of in
Inring bis leg in a sleighing acct
dent few weeks ago. is visiting his
mother at tins place.
WIN. Carr, f q, wife and baby, Of
Parkersburg, are in town.
Lr. Gcorg B. Moeris, dentist, is
stopping at the Vsst Va, House on
Railroad street.
Mrs Capt. John Pickett, return
ed from Piedmont few days ago.
VIII II A. reports business good
West.
Dr. T F. Lanbam was visiting
friends at CIarksburg on last cab
pain DoMBY.
PLEASANT DISTRICT LETTER.