West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-08-28
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ORGANIZATION Of "a Hancock club q.
SiNty-tiNc Members.


ORGANIZATION OS "a Hancock Club Of
StNty-tiNc MEMBERS.
II has been some time since this village
responded In the way of items, and TO aLy
one unacquaintcd in this end OF the coun-
~ it W ould seem as if no one was willing
70 risk time and paper to contribute to the
benefit Of OF others in the way of local
affairs, &c. ask your indulgence for
space and forbearsnce until the doings are
recited In as brief manner as possible.
The Republicans met according To an
nouncement, in the school house on Fri
day night, one week ago, Organized 10
joining the organization. AT Clifton Mills
they did not meet. AT Laurel Run they
met in the house of their friends TO hear
the glib ioDgucd orator of Grant. but the
turnout was very slim and Just had
enough 10 organize and none to spare
They met at Bruceton on last Saturday
night, and | am Informed il was sure
enough they only met, and adjourned, as
such il the boom in Grant for the party of
moral ideas.
The Democrats Of Erandonville met on
Tuesday and resolved to organize on the
following saturday evening. As the peo.
pie came in from the country they were
notified of our attentions. Speakers were
sent for on Thursday hut no one knew OF
their intentions. (Fhe Editor must be
more punctual hereafter.) When satur
day evening c0me every seat In the house
was occupied. The meeting was called 10
! order by Mr.. f. Mckee, DIR. j. Il. Fuller
was made temporary chairman, + Mckee.
Secretary. As there were present Measrs.
Brown, Holt and Carroll il wac thought
beat 10 organizt ~ the conclusion pcrm4
ncDtly. Mr. Chas. Brown was introduced
and made n telling address upon Rational
issues mainly, and exposing the hypocracy
Of TIC Republican party for the last years
OF their control Of the government. Mr..
Browns remarks were well received and
applaudcd. MIR. j. ii. Holds presence
upon tho stage was enough to cheer the
audience, and when nc arose to be intro
3uCed by DR.. J. Fullcr the lattcr's voice
was drowned by yells for young Vpornoes
Of West Va. Mr.. Holt held as by magic
for y hour the most enthusiastic
audience ever assembled in b. The still
ncss Of the meeting was only broken by
the outburst Of applause 40 il went up
ever and anon showing the feeling FOR the
cause he represented and the high esteem
In which he was held in the Gibralter Of
Republication.
IT was now growing late, Mr.. Ja5. Is
Carroll was called for and Introduced
His honest face awakened enthusiasm and
for one hour hot shot poured into the Re.
publican ranks with telling effect He
did not only arraign them for the corrup-
ton III National affairs but caule closer
home and showed up the extravaganza Of
Preston county Republicans. Mr. Car
roll knows how matters are conducted
our county seat, and will be called upon
before October 20 address us again solely
on the corruption OF Preston Republicans
(ofiicials). AT the cOncluyion Of Mr. Car
rolls address three cheers we're given Tor
Hancock and English. Saturday evening.
Sept 4,b was the time decided upon TO
meet Gg4in. Papers we're circulated
around The house and g. voters Joined the
club. Thus closed one Of the most en-
thusiastic meetings ever held in h. speak
rfs VII be present AZ our next meeting and
wc invite all a. attend. Many tbanks
we're uffered The speakers for the able
cerYic6 rendered at our 6rst meeting.
HARDLY EVER