West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1886-08-27


now. Preston is proud, and Justly
too, of her teachers. We will ven
ture that there is not more in.
telligent gathering of the kind in the
State,
We are net personally acquaint'
ed with all of our correspondents, but
Judge from the few communications
this week. that they are pedagogues,
and are attending institute. We hope
they will redeem themselves ty CIV
lug US all the news next week.
If you desire To possess beau
tiful complexion take Ayers Sarsap-
arilla. 1t cleanses and puri6es the
blood, and removes blotches and
pimples, making the skin smooth and
clear, and giving it bright and
healthy appearance. Take it this
month.
The finest stalks of Russian oats
we have yet seen, was handed to us
last Monday by II. NJ. Hayden, of
Pleasant District. The bunch con.
tains 8 stalks all over feet in length
the longest being feet 8 inches,
all grown from a single grain. Now
who can beat this2
Sam Jones preaching doesn't
seem to be popular with the majority
of Moundsville people. They do not
like his free use of slang in the pull.
pit. He may be present, at Tunnel.
ton camp. meeting, Sunday. We hope
our people will give him better
recommendation.
1t is said that Stephen Brodie
the young daredevil who leaped sue
cessfully from the Brooklyn bridge
into East river a few days since
and who is q dime musum curiosity,
is a native of this State, having
been born in Lyon District, Preston
County.-[Fairmont Virginian.
The people Of Kingwood are
deserving of great credit for their
commendable efforts to entertain the
visitors pleasantly. Since our hotels
are burnt down, we are compelled to
look to private families to entertain
our guests, which they are doing
nObly; our best families opening
wide their doors to all.
-DIED:-At his home in ST.
George, on Aug. 10. A. f. Baker,
Gather OF DR.. Bakery The funeral
took place Monday, attended by
large concourse of people. Mr.. Ba-
ker was a native of Preston, but for
many years has livedin Barbour. He
has lived for the past two years in
this county. -[Tucker Dem.
Last Friday night week, Tannes.
vile, Richie county, was visited by
a mob on horseback, who pinned the
following notice on the doors of IS
hosues: "You are hereby warned
to leave this town within ten days.
We will burn out,u tar and feathers,
and any other means to eradicate evil
doors and purify the town. This is
the third and last notice"
Mr.. j. j. COnif, Of Rowlesburg,
delivered an Grafton on Cardinal Nc.
ClOsky before the Institute Tuesday
evening, which, judging by the at
tention, and applause, was apprecia.
ted by every one. 1t was certainly
we'll rendered, and showed a depth Of
study surprising in so young man,
Mr. ConifI,is a graduate of st. Mary's
College. Rockville, Md.
Secretary Coniff, of the Rowles
burg base ball nine. was evidently
very DESTROYS of airing his English.
We congratulate him on his success.
full tussle with the mother tongue.
L MorgantOwn Post.
Yes; and Mr.. Coniff can air the
Rough and Ready base ball nine,
too, If they will just give the Deltas
a chance.
Prof Fleming, instructor Of shc
institute, is deservedly popular with
the teachers We thtnk there could
not have been better, or more pop
ular man chosen for this position.
If there is such a thing as success in
an institute, Mr. Fleming will reach
it. Our very efficient County Super.
intendent, Mr.. b. w. Squires is also
taking an active part, and seems TO
/ be at home in the school room