West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-01-31

oash which VIII entltlet the purchaser
to a chance in the 3rd Grand prize
of a sewing machine before nett
Wednesday.
Mr.. c.. II. Pritchard. who recently left this
place for a trip west. returned home Wednesday
with a better half" MIR. and Mrs. Pritchsrd
ara stopping az the Virginia Cottage" for the
present. but expect TO GO to housekeeping soon.
-loakland corr. Cumb. Times.
The ARGUS extend congratula-
tons to the happy couple.
Two freight engines collided near
Pawpaw, about fifty miles from Mar
tinsburg, wrecking things terribly.
One car load of coffee was ruined.
The damage will reach 500, 900.
Lewis Teets received a voucher
from the Government, yesterday, for
S191.20 back pension money, and
was informed that he would receive
eight dollars per month in the flu
ture.
The outgoing town council will
be remembered a long time for the
way they did not have the street
lamps burning on dark nights. 1t
is "A burning shame to take the peo-
pies money and not give them light
on dark nights.
1t was so cold in Oakland last
Wednesday that ink would freeze on
the pen while a person was writing
in the postoffice near a hot fire.
Some scientific person ought to be
able to locate the north pole in or
near that place.
If you've got a pain or a bruise,
Salvation Oil viii reach the case
instantly. Price % cents.
Attention Voters BIS resolution
passed by our Legislature, all good
citizens are requested to use DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup and recommend
same as the peoples remedy for
coughs, colds, etc. 25 cents.
Wednesday night last the Jail at
Logan G. H., was broken into and
Joe Deskins, charged with felony,
Allen Doss, misdemeanor, and an
unknown party also charged with
misdemeanor got away. There were
three Eureka detectives confined
there for conspiracy to arrest the
llatfields all Of whom refused TO go
or leave the Jail.
The Sd Grand Opening at G. Y.
Bishops Bon Ton store that COM
menced yesterday and meeting with
immense sales Of goods, will close
next Wednesday. Don't fail to call
and examine the handsome $4,000
sewing machine that is to be given
away \; each dollars worth of goods
bought for cash will entitle the pur-
chaser to a ticket in said drawing.
For all the ailments of small
children there is no better remedy
than DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup. All
druggists sell it. Price 25 cents.
The bad effects of imprudence in
eating and drinking are speedily re-
moved, and the depression following
eating is quickly banished by the
use Of Laxador. Price % cents a
package.
The greatest effort Of the Rev.
i. II. Orwen's three years ministry
at this place, was made last Sunday
morning. The Reverend gentleman
spoke from the text: "Speak unto
us smooth things. "-Isaiah 30:10.
Many complimentary remarks were
made by his audience after the SER
vices.
We were glad to hear Of the pro-
motion of our old and esteemed
friend, Mr.. James /. Higgins. He
has been appointed b. g. O. agent
at Boyd's, Maryland. Mr.. Higgins,
who is a disciple of Morse, used to
work in the telegraph Office at Tun-
Melton, and his host Of friends will
be pleased to learn Of his promotion.
Mr.. Higgins is a first class railroad
man and the company will make no
mistake while they advance and pro-
mote such men.
The ARGUS extends c~ongratula-
tions to Bro. Higgins, and trusts he
has not forgotten his Preston county
friends.
The February Nagasine Of liner
tcaH History again anticipates the