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personal.

Mrs. Smith Crane has been quite
Ill this week.
2. j. CroGau, E'q, was at Tun-
Melton last Sunday.
Chas. II. Corbin has been in M1r-
gsntown the past week.
d. r. J,cbson. OF Albrightsville
was in town over Sunday.
Lloyd O. Shader, of Aurora, called
at this office on Tues' y.
Rev. A. j. LYDIA been visit
ing in Wheeling the rat week.
Hon. j. @. MoGrew eturned home
from New York city st Friday.
Z. j. Crogan, Esq, has been on
the sick list tor two or three days.
Charles Ellis of Newburg was in
town two or three days the past
week.
b. M. Squires returned to town
Friday, from Monongalia and Mari
on counties.
Miss Neil Smslley, OF Reedsvllle,
has been Visiting at Mr.. David Me-
near's the past week.
William Adamsou, of Pendletun
comfy, vas in town on business two
or three days last week.
@. w. FAwcett and lady Of this
place spent Sunday last, Visited rel
aiives at Independence.
3. Q. Edwards SPECIAL agent of Barnes
Safe and Lock Co.. Pittsburg, Pa, was in
town two or three days this week.
Hon. Gustsvus Cresap, Of King
wood, was in town on legal business
this week. i Fairmont Iadex.
James Worthiugton, Of this place,
was at Cumberland, Nd. aud Gran
berry last Saturday and Sunday.
GustOVus Cresap. Jr. returned.
last Sunday from a visit among
friends in Randolph county.
Draper O. Hughes, who lie now op-
GRAFTON a planning mill in Buckban-
non, 10 in town visiting his family.
The ST. James Hotel will have
new cook, next week, in the person
and physiognomy OF Mr.. l.. w. Goat
10, Of Evangville.
Prof. +. q. Ravenscraft, OF the
Fsirmont Normal School, was visit
ing his father, near town, two or
three days lass week.
Hon. Wm. VI. o. Dawson, and
Squire Nef, went over to Morgan
town on Tuesday, TO attend Com
mencment Exercises at the Uuniyers-
I;y,
James White, Of this place, has
been IN Morgantown the past week
working Oh the daily which the Ve,0
Dominion is issuing during Com
mencement.
Miss Matte Hamilton and Miss
Lizzie Wood6eld, OF Eyansville
Preston county, are in town taking
lessons In instrumsnlal music of Mrs.
Jennie Barnes Index.
E. Kildow. foreman OF this Office
was summoned 10 Oakland Nd. last
Saturday on account Of the serious
illness Of his mother. lie returned
on Tuesday.
Rev. n. d. King Of L9naconing Nd.
preached two very able dIscourses At the
presbyterian church last Sunday. Heis
native OF Greene county Pa, and a
graduate Of Waynsburg College.
VIM. G. Brown Jr, was accom-
panied on his trip into Randolph
and Pocahontas counties last week
by II. @. Wortbinglon Of Cranberry
They spent one day, while gone in
angling trout, and sccseded in catch
ing eight hundred and fhy.six,
They quit long before sunset too
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1883-06-16

Childre1s D-y was nicely observed at the
NJ. +. Church last Sunday. The pulpit
platform was filed with profusion of
poited plants and flowers, and everything
was done that could add plesure TO the
occasion. the members OF the iuevnile
classes deserved special notice, as they
were well trained, and Carried out their
part OF the program in a most commend
able manner.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1883-06-16

The Musical Association of this
place will give public entertain
ment in Court House Hall next
Friday night, June 23d. The public
exercises will, be Of a musical char
aoter, though there will be some lit
ersry, aud dramatic features in con-
nection. All are invited to attend.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1883-06-16

PreHdent Arshuf's right arm is
an inch and hs'f larger than It
was when he became President.
Every day he goes out into the
reception room, and shakes hauds
with great crowd Of people. Wash
ingIon tailors say the right arms Of
nearly all men of note are from one
to two inches larger than the left, all
on account of handshaking.-[ Elk.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1883-06-16
w EST VIRGINIA., IS:


WEST VIRGINIA, S.;
At Rules held in the Clerks once Of
the Circuit Court OF Preston County, on
the hrst Monday Of Jane, 1883.
Marian VauHandt
vs.. In Equity
John A. Vsnzandps heirs
The object Of this suit Is to convene the
creditors Of John A. Yanzandt, de-
ceased, and to enforce the collection Of
plaintiffs judgment and other debts,
by sale Of the real estate ia the bill
mentioned.
And u appearing that the defendant
James Y. VanzaHdt, Is not q resident OF
this state, lac Is therefore, hereby requir-
cd TO appear here within ono month after
the date Of lilo first Publication hereof
and do what Is necessary 20 protect his
interests herein. And on motion Of the
plaintih by her counsel ,it Is ordered that
the foregoing be published ia The Nest
Virginia Argus, A weekly newspaper
published In this cOu oty.
A copy Test;
SMITH CRANE, Clerk
Payne n Crogan Attorneys or Plat ntiG
S-4t,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1883-06-16

There is a great excitement near
PsIkersburg.over the late oil strike
that has been made on Stilwell creek.
During Is hours ending Sunday
night one well pumped 2l5 barrels
OF OIL. The territory is fast being
leased, and big boom Is the gsner-
al order Of things.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1883-06-16

Nimrod Austin, while coming Ia
town last Saturday from Reedsville
killed a huge raft lesbske on the pub.
lie road. The reptile was stretched
toll length across the road, and
offered but little resistance.
I MoTgantown Post.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1883-06-16
THEY HAD AN ACCESSORY

The latest swindling dodge: Two
strangers, apparently, meet at q
farmers bouse, manage to stay over
night if they Can, and make trade
before they leave in the morning, in
which The farmers name is wanted
ss . witness TO the contract, which
slterwsrd turus up ss a promissory
note fixed up in sum satisfactory "a
the shsrpers- EI
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1883-06-16
HAREIRD.

BERTHA-SNooT,-At the residence
OF james Il. Smoot, on June 6,lS83,
by the Rev. J. Allen Barnes, Jas
w. Bertha to Ethse o. Smoof.
HoNEs-MARTIE. AT the residence
Of Mre. Martin, on May %, 1888,
by the Rev. K. Ford, Geo. Holmes
10 Lien MARTIN.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1883-06-16

William Psyton OF Csbcll count Y
this State, killed his wife last Thurs
day by clesving her skull with an
axe. He 6rst tried to cut her throat,
but she resisted his murderous de-
signs. He then struck her with the
axe. Jealousy WAS the cause.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1883-06-16

The Ne10 Dominion says that Msi
Mcconnell and his engineer corps
are working 10 that vicinity. The
more euterprising citizens OF Nor
gsntown have been working earnest
ly for rail road, and we would like
to see them get one.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1883-06-16

There will be q horse race and ba-
by show at the fair grounds in Wee
ton on the fourth Of July. Already,
extensive preparations are being
made to make the baby department
replete in every particular.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1883-06-16
ct. JAMES HOTEL.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

To the Creditors of James III. Wilson
deceased
In pursuance OF a decI ee OF tho Circuit
Court OF the County of Preston. made
IN cause therein pending, to subject
the real estate OF the said James III. VIII
son To the payment at his debts, you are
required to present your claims agai nst
the estate OF the said James III. Wilson,
for adjudication to Patrick j. Crogan
omn iSsioner, at his Office i'm said c0un
>, - on or before the 10th day of July
hext
witness, Smith Crane Clerk OF said
Court, this 9th day OF May, 1888
81 ct Smith Crane, Clerk.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1883-06-16

We offer for sale. a farm lieing on
Sandy creek, two and one half miles
south west OF TunneitoR, Ills County,
and containing SO acres. The farm is
undorlaid with a vein ef bttuminous
coal. and has on IL Limestone in abufi-
dance. The lsud Is well Watered by
springs which are not affected by
drought; has on IL an apple orchard CON
taiuiDg as trees which bear choice fruit;
a number OF peach, pear, and plum trees
almost old enough to bear fruit; a good
house and out buildings, but not very
good stable. Twenty-Five acres of the
land Is well improved, 40 acres bel ny
ing In meadow land. The whole tract
lays well and cOntains no " aste land,
Title, good. For fuIther information,
address JAMES l.. STONE & Co.
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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1883-06-16

The editor Of this paper extends
many thanks to the Democratic lady
who cent him that fne large bouquet
on Thursdsy. "A thing OF beauty is
JOY forever,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1883-06-16

DR.. Morris is one Of number OF
gentlemen who own a gold mine in
Arizona that is likely to make them
eli rigch. We are glad to hear Of at
least one Morgsntown man striking
q bonsnzs.-[NeW dominion.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1883-06-16

Dukes, the man who shot and kill.
&c Captain N utt in Uniontown last
Winter, was shot and killed by
Mute son 10 Union town on Tuesd az,
particulars next week.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1883-06-16

E. L.Morgan passed down through
this place last week with seven head
of fne two-yesr-old cattle. He
bought them over IN Preston county.
: Sand Hill Cor, New Dominion.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1883-06-16

We hayetwo Champion Light Mower
which we will soil at very low price.
We a. so have on hand the Star Horse
Rake, sndthe Whippie Wheel Harrow.
SHAFFER & BoNAFIELD,
TunneltoD. w. Va
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1883-06-16

We are under obligation to Mr..
Dawson OF the Journal, Tor Coz
segment OF printers which we re-
ceived from that Office on Saturday
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1883-06-16

The Travellers Guide, and Direc-
tory Of the town oil Weston has been
received at this Office. 1t is publish
ed at Che Republican Office.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1883-06-16

About four teen couples from town
went on a hshlng excursion to Cheat
river last Thursday week. They
had good time.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1883-06-16

George Purcell left last Toesd ~
for Charleston, Mr.. Purcell went
via. Wheeling where be will re-
main a day, or two, and take ia The
Commencement at the Femal college.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1883-06-16

The citizens OF Cranberry are
preparing to have Soldiers Reun-
ion at that place on the 4th of July.
At meeting held there. June 4lb,
arrangements were made, which, if
carried out, are bound TO make the
occasion a,grand success. The man =
ayers, whose names nay be learned
by referring to report OF the meel =
ing which appears IN this weeks pa
per, solicit the cooperation OF every
citizen in the county, in making the
ReuDion success. /! the people Of
the county generally will aid >the
Cranberry people 10 this matter, and
we think that they should, they can
make this celebration a grand, aud
instructive affair. Eminent speak
ers will be present, to address the
people on that day.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1883-06-16
Foiled in tins, They try TO Blow
open Private Safe But
Miss the Com
bination.

Last Saturday morning, this
town was thrown into a fever Of ex-
element by the reported robbery OF
the National Bank. 1t was only a
short time after the report fret
gained circulation. until large
crowd OF people had gathered at the
Bank building, all eager to learn the
particulars. Joseph Jackson, who
has a store in one OF the rooms Of
the building, was the Er.t to discov-
er that an entrance had been effect
ed
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1883-06-16
marrIage Llcenses Gran1ea.

John E. r. Bucklew and Martha
j. Shaffer.
Andsew j. HovsIter and Heelen
M. Pell.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1883-06-16

MAJ. Orr, of Nswburg. is having
his house painted. Mack Menear oil
this place is doing the Job.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1883-06-16

Julian Fiemm ng. of the Morgan
tOwE NeO Dominion, hae been issu
ing daily this week.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1883-06-16

A good many slaves are being
hauled through this place, to Tun-
neltor.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1883-06-16

We received, thi. week, from
State Supt., B. L. Butcher, . list Of
the times, places, and names of In
structors OF Institutes in w. Va. for
the year 1888. From it we learn
that the Preston County Institute
wiz convene Sept. Sd, at Kingwood.
A. l.. Purinton. Instructor Barbour
County Institute, June 18th at Phil
Ippi. Tnos. Miller, Instructor {:
Tucker County, Institute, at ST.
George, Aug. 81. Z. V. Blackmore,
Instructors Marion County Insti-
tute, June Is, at Fairnont, ]. B.
Fowler, Instructor MononSslia
County Institute. June, %, at Nor
gsntown. U. 8. Fleming, Instructor.
We have given this list for the
benefit Of teachers that may wish TO
visit Institutes in adjoining counties
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1883-06-16

Chlldrens day will be observed at the
Presbyterian Church next Sunday. Every
body is invited to attend.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1883-06-16

A good deal of wool has been re-
ceived here 10 the past few days.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1883-06-16

Croquet is about as popular q
game at this place as base ball.
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THE West VIRGINIA ARGUS,
Pss0tished every Sihtrddy by
LEE KUSSART,
AT KISGwooD, PRESTON COUNTY, w, VA
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

To residents Of tbs oOtntl-One Y car
$3.50; six months, 10; four months, SO
cents.
10 Ho1'-reside1'tS Jf the oournty-One year
N,65-the 10 cents extra being Charged
to prepay POSTAGE six months, 50 cents.
Shree months, go cents.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1883-06-16

John II. Brown is having an addition
built 10 his house.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1883-06-16

We haven't seen a man with an
overoost on for two weeks.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1883-06-16

This is the time for corn hoein
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BURGLARY!

A Bold but Unsuccessful Attempt
Made by Burglars to Pill
lage the National
Bank at This
Place.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1883-06-16

The Alb of July comes next.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1883-06-16
THROUGH THIS DOOR

iuto the combination, put in charge
Of powder which, when exploded
tore the lock to pieces burst the in :
side plating from the frame, and
twisted the door so that the bolts
which secured IT could not be moved
from their Iastenings. If they had
effected an entrance through this
outer door, their work OF getting in-
10 the vault would then
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1883-06-16

Flies In season
The Benton weekly record. [volume] (Benton, Mont.) 1880-1885, 1883-09-01
What He Represente Il.

A number of jolly railroad gentlemen
having finished some business they had on
hand, met in saloon to put the seal on
the contracts, Their zeal in the interest of
the barkeeper attracted the attention of a
tramp, who promptly joined the party in
their libations.
ssNow drink with the B. & O.! ~ shouted
one gentleman, and the glasses were drain
ed, the tramp getting his work in little
ahead.
'Iet's have one with the c. B. & o.
yelled another gentleman, and the tramp
had wished that road success, and was
dry again before the rest of the party had
commenced.
"An,l one for the c., c., c. 4 l..'
roared another. "Here. what road do you
represent? 90 he demanded, as the tramp
went for bootleg of beer.
"Gentlemen," stammered the tramp:
finding all eyes bent upon him. ssGentle-
men, represent every dog-goned plank
road in the country. Have some free
lunch with me 2"
And that tramp was very drunk Whel
they got through with him.
The Benton weekly record. [volume] (Benton, Mont.) 1880-1885, 1883-09-01
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
Am Unknown MAN and WOmaH
Found in a Chicago Hotel Un-
conscious. the Former Dying.

Chicago, Aug. .19.-Saturday morning a
man registered at the Commercial hotel in
this city as Mr.. Crowley and wife. Not
having reported for breakfast or dinner to-
day the proprietor ordered the door of his
room opened, when the man and woman
were found lying on the floor, unconscious,
dressed in night clothes. The window
and transom were closed, and the gas es-
Gaping in the room. The man died before
the patrol wagon arrived, and his body
was taken to the morgue. The woman
was removed to the hospital, unconscious,
and up to q late hour tonight could give
no account of herself. The mans clothes
were marked "Tracy." 1t is thought to
be case of suicide.
The fact that all the windows were
closed points to suicide, and yet the bodies
being undressed, and all the evident pre-
parations for sleep seem to indicate that the
deaths were accidental. The hotel is one
of those resorted to by disreputable people.
The police are investigating the case, and
seeking to identify the man Crowley, or
Tracey. The woman will probably die
within q short time.
The Benton weekly record. [volume] (Benton, Mont.) 1880-1885, 1883-09-01
A Recent Texas Tragedy.

Galveston Special At the preliminary
trial of Lawrence Denman for killing Rev.
Mr.. Sewell, on the l4th inst, A. Heis,
the only witness for the prosecution, testi-
fed to walking with Sewell and conyers-
ing about the Spanish edition of the Tes-
lament, when Denman rushed out of a
drug store and fired, Sewell falling at the
second shot, xclaiming: "Don't shootn'
The assailant fired twice again before he
was disarmeti For the defense, T. c..
Wilkinson's testimony showed that Sewell
had caused the following anonymous letter
to be written TO Denman: "I4ook out for
IA preacher who has black hair, brown
beard and an impediment in his speech.
If he has not already seduced your wife,
has been seen and heard by number of
your friends, if you have doubts on the
subject, just conceal yourself or come
when you are not expected. I take this
method to save you the modification of
being told of this face to face. You will
find me out to be your true friend.' The
person referred to in the letter is Rev. Mr..
Blair, a Methodist minister of Ludling.
Witness Addington swore that he undress-
ed the deceased and found a self-cocking
ffve-shooter attached by an elastic on the
inside of the right coat sleeve, so
that it could easily, by downward mo-
ton, be thrown into the hand. Another
witness testified that Sewell, when at
tackled, threw his arm down, and the pis-
tol came out. Denman CALCULATED: "You
have tried to disgrace my wife, . and fired.
Defendants bail was fixed at $1,000. So
pronounced is sympathy for him that a
bond of $lO0, 900 could easily have been
secured. Sewell was native of Georgia,
a Methodist minister in good standing,
agent of the American Bible society, an
Odd Fellow, and member Of the Knights
of Honor. Denman was born in Missis-
sippi, is clerk by occupation, and never
before had personal difficulty. This af
fair is still considerable of mystery. II
is understood several of the best families
in the neighborhood are concerned. The
Methodist pastor of I.uling has been sus
pended and silenced.
The Benton weekly record. [volume] (Benton, Mont.) 1880-1885, 1883-09-01
Offering to Give $1,000 Bonds That
He will Succeed i'm His Life
Saving ArmOr.

LocKPoRT, Aug, Capt. j. D.
Rhodes of Salamanca, a swimmer Of some
note having life-preserving armor
patented by himself, who, in 1877, dived
from staging 100 feet high, near Ferry
Landing, Niagara river, writes to Super
intendent Nelson of Prospect Park,
Niagara Falls, that he will use his armor
and give 81, 900 bond to swim the rapids
and the whirlpool any time between Sep
tember and November 25. He desired to
make arrangements with the park COM
pany, offering to deposit 81 900 with them
as security. Nelson wrote declining to
be q party to the suicidal attempt. Rhodes
then replied that he should come the fails,
and if the authorities would not give him
an opportunity he would cross to the
Canada side, from Capt. Webb's starting
point, and show the world what his life
saving apparatus would do. He says: ''1t
is not for any notoricty or money that |
shall attempt it, but purely to demonstrate
that the armor use will, with my addi-
tional strength, carry me safely through.
[ shall come to the falls within nine days
and take my points and carry out my
plans, and the frs person who shall en-
deayor to retard my progress / will take
under my arm and give him bath" An
oil barrel half filled with water, headed
tight and decorated with flags, went safely
through the rapids recently, and at no
time was it entirely submerged.
The Benton weekly record. [volume] (Benton, Mont.) 1880-1885, 1883-09-01
Costly and Appropriate Funeral,

One of the characters in Lowell gener-
alton ago was man of a stern, close ma
tute, and altogether unlovely disposition,
one of whose peculiarities was that of sit
ting down with paper and pencil when
ever he got an idea, and figuring it out to
its minutest details. One day anotherr
gentleman of equal prominence at the
time dropped into his office end was not
surprised to find the old man at work over
some scheme in arithmetic. White, as we
will call him, turned on hearing the door
close ''Oh,' said he, "I've been think
ing over the extravaganza we see every
day in the funerals of the poorer classes.
It's all wrong. See here. I've got it all
figured out here-so much for the under
taker, so much for the clergyman, so much
for the 81 ave-just look at it. A laboring
man can't afford to have death in his
family at that figure. | tell you it's all
| Wrong.''
eyes," know, responded the other,
"but still, when you die, you will have the
most expensive funeral ever seen in Low.
ell.''
/ s.Why, how's that?'' exclaimed White
at the same time flushing with pleasure a
the supposed complimentary intention. 81
have the most expensive fnneral in Low
ell? How so?" "Why, because," sturd
/ lily came the explanation, .because, sir
/ they'll have to hire the mourners.