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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-08-14
Funeral OI Harmon Cooke ot low


On last Sunday morning the re-
mains Of Harmon Cooke, the eldest
son OF Mr.. John J Cooke Of How
esville, were consigned to their rest
ing place in the cemetery adjoining
the Catholic Church. About five
hundred persons followed the casket
Of the deceased from the residence
of hig parents to ST. Joseph's Church
where the funeral lofyices were held.
The crowded church Dcro testimony
TO The estimable character Of tho do.
parted one. Ifingwood, Tunnelton,
Newburg, Grafton and tho adjoining
neighborhooJs sout tberg9prosenta-
tiyes TO pay a tribute Of respect TO
the honorod dead.
The deceased waa 81 years Of age.
lie went from Preston county to
Cleveland, Ohio, one year ago. His
illness was Of short duration. 10
attended to his work until Tuesday
noon August 3, when no complain
ed OF feeling unwell. Cholera Nor
bus set in and ho sank very rapidly.
On tho evening Of tho next day bo
died.
ills father and mother on receiv-
ing the nows by telegram Of tho sad
event started at once from IIowes-
vile to Cleveland, They returned
with The body on Saturday after
noon, August 7.
From the arrival Of tho body,
which was in an excellent state Of
preservation, until the final closing
Of tho caskct crowds beseiged the
! house anxious to condolo with tho
/ boreaved family and TO look at the
I face OF the deceased os he lay ap.
| parenUy sleeping in the coffin.
! Seldom has the community been
more moved than by the death Of
this good young man,
All who knew him speak Of him
as the dutilul son, the kind brother,
the faithful friend, the unsssuming,
digniGed Christian gentleman.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-08-14
JArr8 A. GAErIElD Is ono o. Oh

JAwEs A. GARFIELD is one Of the
eight members Of the Electoral
Comm iss.on who conspired together
Go cheat Samuel J Tilds1 out of the
Presidency, TO which be had been
legally chosen People who believe
in honest elections wiiI now have
an opprtunity to deal with Garfield
lcr this crime
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-08-14

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Our Republican brethren having
nominated their ticket, az Cranber-
ry, it can now be di.aly seen how
the Amendments will work, if car
ried, in the matter Of the commits
sioners; one at Kingwood, one at
the extreme northern edge OF Lyon
and one at Portland.
These three gentlemen are TO have
Che entire supervision of the police
and fiscal affairs Of the county--es-
tablishing and discontinuing roads,
bridges, ferries and landings, lay
ing and disbue-ing the county lev
les, &c. Two from the same
eide Of the river, and in seven
miles Of each other land one
to represent the Whols eastern
part Of the county, extendina from
the Tucker county line to th enn.
sylvania line. What can the two
gentlemen on this 81 deof the river
be expected to know about the af-
fairs Of the east side What will
they know more than any other cit
izen OF the county? But Of the east
side, have Two, then tLe west side
can have but one. But suppose
they all three happen to be from the
sanle side--and there is nothing in
the Amendments to prevent it.
how then Neither could the Dem.
ocraGo party, if it had the power,
do any better for you under the
Amendments, It is the Radioa,
defect in the system
Are you willing, just for the sake
Of change, barter your present sys-
tenn in which each district is repro
sentod by two, or at least one Of your
best men If they (the Justicos)
are not your very best men, it i.
your own fault.
The County Court has it's faults
we are free to admit, but it is The
safest and best leyying or fiscal body
you can get.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-08-14

EVERY foot of territory which wac
ever added to this country, except
Alaska, was added by the Democrat
ic party. The territory thus added
embraces Florida, Louisiana. Texas
Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Nebras-
ka, Iowa, part Of Minnesota, Colora-
do, Nevada. California, New Mexico
Utah Arizona, the Indian Territory
and the Black Hill region. On the
other hand the Republican party
has given away to railroads enough
land to make eight States as large
as Ohio. The Democratic party like
the industrious parent acquires the
property and the Republican, like
the hayward con, sauanders it
-Maazettn Times.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-08-14

Mr.. J. NJ. Chidester, of Grant,
who lost al arm in tne Union army
was defeated in the Cranberry con
vention, for the Office Of Assessor on
the east side, by one Gabriel Pul-
liam, an ex Confederate. This shows
how much love the Radicals Lave
for the Union Soldier,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-08-14

Hon. JOHN L. KENYA has been
renominated for Congress from the
Third District. His majority viii
not be less than six thousand.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-08-14

IN 1878, the Republicans were
fighting against the influence Of
Thomas and Fortney, two of the
leading GIeenbackers of this county.
On the 9th the RAIDS nominated
one for Sheriff, the other for Prose
dutinQ AttorneT.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-08-14

THE Republicans dare not say
that all the fighting and whisky
drinking done ct Cranberry on the
9th was done by the Democrats.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-08-14
VOL. III.

GEO. Q. STURGIss backs down
when asked TO explained ii, record
during the rebellion.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-08-14

THE first State elections this year
will he in Arkansas, occurring on the
first Monday inaSeptember, Other
State elections previous to Novem =
Der, aill occur as follows: Vermont,
irst Tuesday Of GepSer Der; Maine,
second Monday of September; Colo
RADIO, first Tuesday OF October; In
diana; Ohio and West Virginia, sec
ond Tuesday Of October.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-08-14

The body of man whom bullet
had killed was found at Fremont ,
Ohio. "I am G-o5 Of life," was
written on card, and the theory Of
suicide was accepted by everybody
except a detective, who believed
that murder had been committed.
After a great deal of.labor he fixed
his suspicion on Peter Welch and
his wife, but he had not . particle
of evidence against them. Almost
in despair he secured their arrest,
and then told each that the other
had confessed. The trick succeeded,
for the pair have fully implicated
Themselves.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-08-14

"N N"N "uU tA"SbCNl WoIhIuSs OF
any system. II all leGisletiOn,that ia
denominated "class, whether cor
Tuptly enacted, OF whether the re-
suit OF mistake, Is the most detesta-
o'e' 1t behocves the people TO scan
with more than ordinary care, this
change IN our organic law, lest 1t
ProFe TO DC oi that very obJectiona-
ola type. The voter must not for
get that tins primer le' and all 9TH
'rs contained In the Amendments, II
adopted, are tn9rdttcd upon the Con-
S'"|S'o'--t'c organic ta'0 Of TIC State
II is not a mere statute or statutes,
that we arc pess!ng upon that II
clstssteiuI can be repealed at the
next session OF Ihe Legislature but
permanent constitutional provl-
s'on' that however distasteiuI or op-
PfessiVe' can only be gotten nd OF
oy the same tedious and solemn
NO., 49,
upon u.s.
hSaln' cu'y 70 the subject under
consideration and to the party with
o,. noo,.a.,t;. r.;a,,l, ~ ~ ~n,
our democratic friends, and all 9th
ers who are not completely blinded
by party, that Republican deme-
gogaes have kept up such an inces-
SAINT and fenseless howl about the
County Court for party, merely, that
hundred' OF ia'r- minded men have
been bewiidered by the noise, and
have without thought or reelection,
fallen INTO tho belief thSt the Coun-
ty Court Is the sum OF ali folly and
oppression, and are ready to JOIN IN
the foolish cIomor, anything, no
matter what instead OF the County
Court Well the County Court
may not be- nor ID not just what we
want 1t mas ITS objections, It's weak
nesses' oUt beware no" you ex-
ohan&e lt-iaGlty ae 1t I9 admitted
20 Ue--ioF any oIher sysIem' until
you nave sa'ished your minds be-
yond a DOUBT th'J yoa arc getting
something better You are becom-
ing accustomed TO TINS court you
are noE able, by experience to point
out and avoid, IL nav be. come OF iLg
faults. and approDrjate ita virtuea
The propoaed eystem il an exoor
ment doubtful upon its VERY fce.
We intend in tbe fnture to ebow
the result Of THROWING all the busi
ness now fransacted in tbe Conptv
Court, into the Circpit Court
We feel our inability To coma with
this subject aucessiully, out we be-
lie7e that the time has arrived when
as a faithful! journalist, we oupht not
to withhold our convictions in tLjs
matter however feeble our eg,rta
Wa hon. - COLL orttb. rr,s, or,h.
q, ~ ~
|V@Ie Geueially' NO" -Pe"A oo''
gentlemen this Is question which
tho neorIo sbonld understsnd onJ
Morris tribune., 1880-11-11

elevating or instructive order, nor ola class
at all desirable 1t is a duty we owe to
the young, to ourselves, to our village and
to its future, to seek to elevate and instruct,
and this can only be done in a common
sense way, or on the Kindergarten princi-
pie, of combining amusement with inshuc-
ton. Every thinking person must see the
danger to which the young are exposed in
this village, and all will certainly admit
the power, the terrible power of influence
for evil. 1t is duty we OF maturer years
owe to ourselves and to our younger as
sociates, to exert an influence for good.
All have sphere of influence, and
although it may be limited, yet it exists
and should be exerted. "Am my broth.
ers keeper" is cowardly question to ask
now, for we are all interested in our future
as community, and while we do not
mean to imply that our young men are not
all they should be, for indeed, as class
they are superior in habits, intelligence and
manliness to any we have ever been asso.
ciated with, yet we cannot help but feel a
dread lest some be led astray Petrarcll
once said, "let no man deceive himself,
by thinking that the contagious of the SOU
are less than those of the body. They
are greater; they sink deeper, and come
on more unexpectedly" We should
guard against this danger, for experience
has shown that evil communications col
rupt good manners.
Morris tribune., 1880-11-11
ADclicate Question.

Detroit Free Press: A farmer living
about forty miles above Detroit felt that it
was his duty to drop the Limekiln club a
line to the effect that he had lately discov-
cred human tracks nineteen inches long in
a clay bank on his farm. Some of his
neighbors argued that they were relics of
the mastodon period, and others that some
circus giant had made his escape and was
private theory was that some member of
the Limekiln club had passed that way on
hunting expedition, and he wanted his
suspicious verified or rut to flight.
"Alisser Chairman, Iregard that commu,
nication as an insult to dis club !" said the
Rev. Penstock as soon as he could reach
his feet
81 support de insult !" added Giveadam
Jones. "Gem'len," said brother Gardner
as he came forward so that his feet could
be plainly seen from all parts of the hall,
sits no use concealin the fack dat number
twelve boots am a purity loose tlt for moas'
of de members of dis club. doan't zact-
ly believe dat any of us leave tracks nine
teen inches long, but fur one / am allus
ready to face do music when de feet is
called into play. Somebody made tracks
up dar. We can't make our feet any
smaller by yotin' dat letter an insult. De
seckretary will slowly call the roll, an if
any member of dis club has been up dar
let him riz upas his cognomen am reached. v
A call of the roll proved that none of the
club had been out of the city for months.
Perhaps "Bijah," of Central Station fame,
may be able to clear up the mystery.
Morris tribune., 1880-11-11
GRACEVILLE.
November s, 1890.

November s, 1890.
Editor Norris Tribune.
The daily coming and going of trains,
gives us the impression that Graceville has
become quite a metropolis, which we ex,
poet to be the case soon if improvements
continue as they have lately.
Once more your correspondent wishes TO
inform the readers of the TRIBUNE that
Graceville is still in existance and flourish.
ing Since my last correspondence there
has been over dozen new buildings erect
ed. Among them stands the large and
commodious store building erected by Mr.,
Strong, having large hall in the upper
story, which is quite an addition to oul
village. The new depot, elevator an6
warehouse, which are about completed
are also great general Improvements. Tht
large water tank and windmill is also near
lY completed. We have now three gener
al merchandise stores, one baker, one boo
and shoe maker, one harness shop, on,
flour and feed store, one drug store, TIVE
saloons and billiard halls, three hotels,
wagon and blacksmith shop, and man.
residences, On the gath and 25th of tn
present month we are to have grand ALT
magnificent fair, for the benefit of tn
Catholic church of this place, and from TIL
interest taken in it by the farming conimu
nifty the superstition is that il will be vel
attended.
SETTLER.
Morris tribune., 1880-11-11

Young people live, III n great measure,
to enjoy the passing scenes, their lives are
governed by no plans, they have no cares,
borrow no trouble. and give no thought to
their future, or. rs has been said, life 10
youth is fairy tale, just opened" In tie
west we have among our population much
greater proportions ofyoung people than is
elsewhere found, and here, right at home,
in our midst, we have an unusually large
number of young men or boys growing to
manhood. II is for and in the interests OF
this class we would address a few words 10
the older people. simply asking that our
suggestions be given consideration at least
We haveno need to dwell on the perni-
cious effects of bad associates upon the
young, We simply desire to ask if now. as
tie evenings are lcngthening, and there is
q dearth of amusement, it would not be
advisable to inauguratc series Of enter
tainments, which would prove not only at
tractive, but also of an entertaining and in
structiye order. Boys will be boys, their
superabundans energy must have vent, they
will have sport and recreation, and If no
provisions are made for their entertain
inent, they viii seek It where it can be
found, too frequently in places Of question:
able Tepntc, and among associates whose
HABITS and inclinaiivns are MOI ofpciilier an
Morris tribune., 1880-11-11

Many farmers throughout the state are
very naturally astonished to find notes in
the banks and collection offices which they
have no knowledge of ever having given.
The trouble is, farmers allow themselves
to be inveiglcd into signing their names to
papers, which afterward prove to have
been blank notes, hut which some cunning
rascal represented as an order or contract.
1t is safe rule never to attach your sigma.
ture to any paper, unless you have personal
knowledge that the holder is a reliable per-
son. Strangers should never be trusted.
Morris tribune., 1880-11-11

A mild form of erizootic is raging in the
larger cities at present, and partial stop,
page to business is the result. In Mime
apolis on Friday all the saw mills were
compelled to stop work, as there was no
way to remove their products, OF this
disease the Pioneer Press says: Zone thing
has been urged over and over by the pa
pers in the East where this disease has
prevailed, that should be observed here.
that is to keep the horse, after he is at
tackled, from over-exertion, from exposure
to sudden change, and to give him rest.
There are remedies that have been found
beneficial, and we presume they will be
duly advertised, but rest and GOOD nursing
are essential aids, and if the malady is at,
tended to at the start its worst phases may
be avoided.
Morris tribune., 1880-11-11

Everybody appears glad that the great
contest is over, and none have more rea-
son to be pleased and gratitied than the
business men of the country that the out
come has been as it is, for, while we do
not think that the democrats are less capa'
bic or less honest than the republicans, yet
aradical change in the policy of an admin
istration, unsettles the affairs of a nation
and brings about, in the majority of instan
ces, condition of things unfavorable tc
the business interests of the country a
large.
Morris tribune., 1880-11-11
Land Office at Fergus Fal s, Num-,
ActNhnr LIZ 1890.

Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice of his intertion to make
final proof in support of his claim. and secure
final entry thereof and said proof will be made
before the clerk of the district court of Stevens
county, at Morris, Minnesota, on the 23rd day of
November, 1880: viz: Levi Stevens, presumption
declaratory statement No. 3197. for the lot l.,
fifth D. meridian and names the following as his
witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said tract, viz: John w.
Whpple Philip Frisby, Casper X. Light and
John d. Good, all of Morris, Stevens county,
Minnesota u SoEEN LIsToE Register
Morris tribune., 1880-11-11
U. 5. Land once, a. Benson Mimi.

Complaint having been entered ut thiso1ice by
Michael Murphy against John HaTten for aban-
d0ning his homestead entry, No. 1854, dated April
Stevens county, Minnesota witha view tothe cam
collation. OF said entry: the said parties afe here
by summoned to appear at this Office on the 18th
day Of December. 1880. at o'clock a. NJ, to re-
spond and furnish testimony concerning said al
legged abandonment. y. ). HALL, Register.
s9t5 H.M, STONE, Receiver.
Morris tribune., 1880-11-11

No change of Importance has occurred
in the result of the national election since
our last issue, except that later and final re-
turns swell the republican majorities. The
senate, after March 4, will be tie, with
thirty-seyep each republicans and demo-
Gratis, one independent and one doubtful.
If tie, the vice president would have a
deciding vote, which would give it 10 the
republicans. Congress stands, republicans
149; democrats 1884, independent demo-
Gratis 5; greenbackers 5;a republican ma
jority over all of 5.
Morris tribune., 1880-11-11

Hon c. A. Ncwcomb, of ST. Louis, has
purchased.a half interest in Austin's water
power at Fergus Falls, and as he is man
of wealth, enterprising and experienced,
the Journal very properly considers him
an important accession to the business cir
Giles of that CITY.
Morris tribune., 1880-11-11

In speech delivered to joint deputa,
ton of the Winnipeg board of trade and
city council, Sir Charles Upper, the Ca.
madam minister of railways, stated, that
hereafter the St. Paul, Minneapolis &
Manitoba railway company would operate
the Canadian Pacific. 80
Morris tribune., 1880-11-11

The condition of affairs in Ireland con-
tinue very unsatisfactory, and there will
undoubtedly be grave trouble before
peace is restored. The prosecution of the
agitators, or leaders of the land league, is
beginning 10 bear fruit III speeches OF de.
fiance and greater violence.
Morris tribune., 1880-11-11
Land Office at Fergus Falls. Mimi :,

Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim. and Sc
cure final entry thereof on the 1st day of Deem
Der, A d. 1880, before the Clerk of District
Court of Stevens county, at Morris, Mimi.
Adolph Irantow redemption declaratory state
ment 2S0S. for the southwest quarter of the
northeast quarter northwest quarter of the south
east quarter, southeast quarter of the southeast
quarter. and lot Z, section 10. town 126 north,
range Al west fifth p. meridian, and names the
following as his witnesses to prove his continuous
residence upon and cultivation of said tract
Charles II. Sahlmark, Andrew G. Sahlmark, Ed,
ward Kelley and William Poplar, all of Morris
Stevens county, MINI. SoREN LIsToE, Register
9Sth
Morris tribune., 1880-11-11

The GloLe now thinks THE great mis-
take made by the democrats was in not in
augurating Tilden at all hazards. He was
duly elected and when the democracy al
lowed the republicans to steal the presi-
dcncy they lost their grip"
Morris tribune., 1880-11-11
Land Office at Fergus Falls, Mimi,

Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice of his intention to make
final proof in support of his claim, and final
entry thereof before the clerk of the district
court of Stevens county, at Morris, Minnesota
on the 23rd day of November, 1880, viz: Charles
femme, homestead application No. $685. for the
northwest quarter of section 90 township l25
north, range 43 west fifth meridian, and names
the following as his witnesses to prove his con
tinuous residence upon and cultivation of said
tract viz Charles Metz. Charles Pepper. Peter
Pierce and William Nippold, all of Morris, Stew
ems county, Minnesota. SoREN LISToE,
rSta
Morris tribune., 1880-11-11
Land Office at Benson, Mimi,

7
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice Of his intention to make
final proof in support of his claim. and secure
final entry thereof on Thursday. November 25.
1889, before the clerk of the district court of
Eystad, homestead application No 6457 and 1898.
for the lots 6, and s, of section rs. town Ia
range 43, and names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
ton of said tracts Ole c. Hanson, Peter g. Cor
der, Samuel Larson and Hans Olson, all of Nor
ris, Stevens county.
21t5 d 6 HAIL REGISTER
Morris tribune., 1880-11-11

The famous patriot, Garibaldi, is fast
drawing near the grave and cannot last
much longer. His recent journey to Mil,
an so FRUSTRATED him that he was unable TO
endure the demonstrations the Milanese
intended i'll his honor.
Morris tribune., 1880-11-11

Permission was asked of the democrats,
by the republicans of this village, to fly
the national colors, in honor of Garfeld's
election. on the handsome and substantial
flag staff recently erected by the Morris
Hancock and English club. The request
was Immediately and very graciously
granted, the democrats claiming, as citl-
zcns Of this grand and prosperous republic,
the privilege of doing honor to the nations
president elect. There is ring of true
metal in the Stevens county democracy.
Morris tribune., 1880-11-11

IIawkeye A baby can put its rosy lit
tie toe in its mouth more easily than its
father can but, when it comes to putting
his whole foot in it, the man of years and
experience can discount the baby half a
hundred and then run out.
Morris tribune., 1880-11-11

One of the finest and most elegantly
equipped business cars, built by the Pull
man Car company, for the officers of the
ST P, III 81 NJ, has arrived in st. Paul.
This coach is described as "truly palatial
in arrangement aud finish, }" and it should
be, as it costs St3 600
Morris tribune., 1880-11-11
Land Office at Benson, Mimi. |

Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice of his intention to make
final proof in support OF his claim, and secure
final entry thereof on Saturday. November 20.
1880; before the clerk of the district court of
Stevens county. at the county seat, viz: Thomas
Kippen, homestead application Nos. 6257 and
1865, for the southe asst quarter of section 20,
township ia, rauge IL, and names the following
witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said tract viz: Charles W.
Comstock. Fillmore Tobey, Myrou NJ Platt and
Clifford NJ. Monnett, al of Hancock, Stevens
county. 26t5 d. s. HALL Register.
Morris tribune., 1880-11-11
Land Office at Fergus Falls, Mimi, |

Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proof in support or his claim, and Sc
cure final entry thereof, said proof will be made
before the clerk of the district court of Stevens
county, at Morris, Minnesota, on the Doth day of
November, 1880, viz: Matthias IIarig. homestead
application No. 3611 for the northwest quarter of
section 26, township 125, range 43, and names the
following as his witnesses to prove his continu :
Gus residence upon and cultivation of said tract
VIZ: John Zimme r, Orville Seamons, Edward II.
Holman and John Deiderichs, all of Morris,
Stevens county, Minnesota.
26t5 SoREN IIsTOE Register