West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-05-16
NEWS BY THE WAYSIDE.
PR0BPEROUS IND RAPIDLY
GR0WING TOWN.
Glimpses Along the IL. a. O.--Terra
Alta and It's Vicinfty--NOtos pmd
GOssip--PersOnaI,E Etc, Etc.

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Alta and its Vicinfty--NOtos pmd
GOssip--PersonaI,E Etc, Etc.
Correspondence Of tho Register.
TERRA ALTA, w. VA, May 11.-This
point, the highest on the Baltimore 81
ONO Railroad above the level # the sea,
has been known heretofore by the faz-iliar
name OF Cranberry, which was famous
summer resort long before its neiehoorp,
Deer Park ard Oakland, were heard of.
During the last few years the railroad
company has taken charge of the latter
places and placed them in tho front of the
principal resorts of this country. Terra
Alta holds its place, however, as one of
the leading and prosperous towns OF the
banner Republican county of Preston.
One of the best evidences Of ito healthy
condition is shown by the fact that
weekly, The Enterprise, established here
but year ago has now circulation of
to two old county papera printed g, the
county seat.
nave marched over much of Preston
county within the last ten days, Including
such points as Newburg, Tuuuclton. Terra
Alta, Rowlesburg, Kingwood and other
interior villages. In fine timber and coal
II Is beyond question one of the riches,
counties in the State. All that IS ueed,d
to further develop its wealth is a railroad
10 slice 1t into two halves from north 10
SOUTH This has been promised by The
D. ~ y, people, and Kiugw BOD awaits
patiently in lis graveyard sii1nce To hear
the shrlil whistle of the iron horse. Pres
tons county-seat, the beautiful town of
kiugwoOd, is one of the most deligblfulIv
situated hamleIs in The Mountain Si.tn
IL IS the home OF wealth and r,tinement.
aud some of the ablest lawyers in orr lit
Tie commonwealth. Among Pseston's ia
nous men the late William g. Brown
ranked first, whose reputation was ao-
CURED over a half century ago, and who,
during President Folks time, held seat
In Congress several terms, having defeated
one OF WheeliDg's honored citizens. Col
Sleenrod. This history is too familiar in
the households of this Stale 10 call for
repetition here. He left but one son, who
pears the same name, to inherit his vast
fortune Of considerably over a quarter of
million dollars. William G.. Brown. Jr
Is twenty eight yesrs of age and stands
to-day one Of the prominent and promis.
'pg young men OF the State. a man of
good education, an extensive Jaw practice.
OF temperate habits, sober judgment and
un6Ounded energy, he is destined % be
come one OF the money kings Of the State
and to rank in the lead among the public
SPIRITED business men. tie is generous,
Warm-hearted and popular, has a natural
tondness for politics and is already An
important factor in the Democratic coln
clls of the State. Among many other
prominent lawyers. at the KinRwood bar
with whom came IN contact, may be
mentioned Col. r. W. Monroe, p. J.
Crogan, James II. Carroll, Judge Hoke. J.
II. Howthorne, James Brown and N. ]
FOrtHey. Col. Monroe belongs 10 the
Carlisle Morrison wing Of the Democratic
party and considers the defeat Of the Nor
rison bill calamity TO the parry and a
mistorluue TO the country. +. j. Cropan
on account Of bic true irish eloquence won
The title Of Patrick Henry ct the cele
brated Keyser convention. lie 10 young
but already holds an enviable position Al
The bar By way Of recreation he coca
sionslly takes a turn at journalism. Jas
H.'Carroll Is sound, conservative and
steady going attorney, and holds a warm |
place IN the hearts Of all who know him. |
udge HOke is TOO prominent IN the Re- |
publican party leadership to occasion any
mention. II. Hawthorne, the law |
partner Of w. O.. Brown, is fue tyoe
OF physical end mental manhood, and is
without peer among the young lawyers
OF This section Of tho State. lie ia ex-
ceptionaIly popular, and is freely talked Of |
~ Editor Dawson - successor In the State |
Senate. lie clines the use Of his name
in That connection, and doeg not care to
enter legislative life At present. Prosecu-
ting Attorney FJrtney is another young
man, and bis position speaks fog itself Of /
a.