West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-04-14
AMONG our NEIGHBOKING EN-
CHANGES.

A great many of the. ministers Of West
Virginia assert that camp-meetings have
out lived their usefuluess. The preach
eTs' meeting of Wheeling has passed a
resolution against keeping the gates of
the Moundsvllle camp meeting open on
Sundays. Il Mouudeville Reporter.
On Saturday last, Thomas ]. Moore.
while frenzied with drink, strnck FAINT
Tough, of Jane Lew, with an iron poker.
No cause IS known for the act, as they
have heretofore been the best OF friends.
At first II was not thought to be at all
serious; and a warrant was issued by the
Mayor for a violation of the town ordi-
nances only. There being no complaint
made before a Justice. by the parties in
teTested, no GcfiOn was taken by county
authorities, until IL was rumored that
LOugn's injuries might result ia something
more serious han was al first supposed.
when the Prosecuting Attorney, on his
wi motion, sWore out "A warrant before
a Justice for his apprehension. But
Moore had probably learned of the seri-
Gus turn affairs hsd taken, and has not
yet been found, after diligent search. by
the Sheriff. At this writing nothing def
ni te is known from Tough, except that il
ls probable he is seriously hurt. Il Weston
Republican.
Mr.. Frank Hlmill, of Piedmont, was
killed Instantly on last Tuesday. Mr.
Hamill, who was an engineer on the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, was tend
ing his engine in the yard so attentively
was be engaged at his work that he did
not notice the slow approach Of an Ice
train backing into the yard. The bumpber
1T the advancing car Is supposed 10 have
struck him on the forehead, knocking
BIN across the track. The car containing
u ran over his breast causing instant death.
Mr. Hamill has been a very careful epRi-
neer on the Baltimore aud Ohio Railroad
for ~ years. He WA universally beloved
by all who knew him. His relatives and
friends in this place deeply deplOre their
loss and most heartily sympathiZe with
bis family. Democrat.
William Sinsel, who resided about one
mile south Of Pruntytown, while engaged
ia transacting some business with a maj
who had called At his residence 10 pay him
n ASUtt Du iahb liAayB ~ aUONh i OClDCh
p. m, fell from bis chair and expired ID q
very short time. The cause Of death was
heart disease. He was buried at Pmnty-
town N Sunday. The deceased was
about 50 years Of age, and was a member
Of the Baptist Church. He WAS 40 indus
triOus, prosperous c%itizon, a fair and hon
ofable nan in bis dealinqs With his fell
man.-IGrafton Eigie.
Colonel d. d. johnson, the war-borss
Of the Tyler Democracy, was 10 town last
Wednesday locking Up his Congressional
fences. We were favored With q pleasant
call from the Colonel. Failure IL not
found In his "CongresslOnal Primer" and
he proposes % run the gauntlet again;
he has mauy warm friends In DJddfidge
who are itching ~ elevate him 10 the
height Of bis ambition West Union
Record.
Mrs. Elizabeth Wells, The aged widow
Of Augustus Wells Coow 10 her 93I year.
fell a few days ago and broke the left
thigh bone of her leg. Ore. Mackey aud
Fitch we're called and adjusted the frao
ture. On account Of the extreme age Of
the old lady-the Oldest person ip this vi
~cinity-little hopes are entertained for her
recovery RI Morgantown Post.