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BRANpoNyrrLg.
oorrcspondcacc Of tho Arrrs

oorrcspondcncc Of tho Argus
DIR. Joseph Dunham and family.
OF GAINESVILLE, moved into the old
Ritenour Corner. They will only
do enough furnishing to get along
there for week or two until Mar
shall Benson's family move to Fair
chance, when they will occupy .he
house vacated By Bensons.
q. Il. Mckee vert to Xingwood
yesterday for his mother, who has
been spending few weeks with her
daughter, Mrs. Carroll, since the
death OF her husband.
Litigation appears to be the chief
occupation of some OF Grants citi.
zens--'Squirc llagans has had Sow
eral cases recently.
Michael Teots and family, OF near
Dority, were visiting friends in this
town lately.
+. q. Hyde and that charming
wife OF hls spent u few days with Mr..
Hyde's mother since our Last writ
ing.
Commodore Cuppctt and George
Falkenstine, of GAINESVILLE, were in
town last week.
LLOYD l.. Shafrer. that genial.
whole-soulcd drummer from Green
await K Baylo's, Cumberland, was
on our streets again last Friday eve.
David Bsugh had tho misfortune
to hurt his ego Saturday afternoon,
DIR. Durham was called in and we
hear that the eve is in good condi-
ton for healing.
Robert Sapira. OF jockey fame,
was in town several days last week
Last week was pension week, and
X. B. Waddell. n. T., was out in
the country several days taking &C.
acknowledgements of invalid pension
ers who were unable To come to his
Office.
We hear that Wilbur Frey has SC.
cured good position MS general
manager in n Western Union telc.
graph Office. We failed to learn
where. Gypsy.
Dec. 8, 1890.
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ALBRIGHTsyILLH.

Correspondence OF tho AEaus.
After long silence, here VIC are
again.
Protracted meeting is going on
at the Baptist Church conducted by
Rev McCauley.
School progressing nicely under
the management of Feed Crane as
teacher.
Christmas is coming and tho lit
tie children will he made glad by
the heavy laden Xmas trees On
Christmas Eve tho Sunday School
Of the NJ. K. Church will have
tree and II good time generally Xmas
night the Baptist Church will have
a tree and festival and general good
time. Everybody aud their neigh
bors are cordially invited. Yonng
man, bring your best girl, two or
three of them. and squander your
shekels in a good cause.
People are well satisfied with the
election, that is some of them, OF
course it is impossible to please ev-
crybody. Ihope the party that won
will achieve still greater victories.
The health OF our people is bet
ter at present than for twelve
months past.
We had rousing literary society
here foe awhile but it has gone dead
already. The election or the Nc
Kinley knocked it in the head.
Fent b. is seen down this way oc-
casionally. lie drives double
team now under the new act and
his route extends to Terra Alta, via
down the river.
RAMBLER.
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Miss Nellie Dean. attendant at
the Hospital for Insane at Weston,
arrived in Kingwood Tuesday eve.
ming and returned Wednesday with
Mrs. jennie Pratt, who has been
committee to the Hospital for treat.
menr. She was brought 20 Jail last
week on Il charge Of insanity after a
hearing before Justice Gibson Of
Ncwburg. She is very quiet and
does not seem much deranged and
is but little trouble, except that she
is very stubborn and melancholy.
She lives near Nowburg. and we
hope will be speedily restored to
health and her home.
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VALLEY DISTRICT.
RAMBLER.

Correspondence u tho ARGUS.
Snow rain aud mud.
The health Of our community is
good.
Henry Shaffor OF Birds Creek
was in our midst Saturday and
Sunday last.
A series Of meetings are in pro-
gress at Bethlehem conducted by
Rev. J. p. Warner Of NJ. p. Church.
ID. l.. Kecfover made flying
trip to Grafton last week.
A festival will be given at Reeds.
Vile, in I. 0. o. +. Hall Dec. 10th.
proceeds for the benefit Of 81. p.
Church.
A literary society has been organ.
ized at No. IL. Pres. J IL. s.
Barlow, Sec. U. ID. Hawley.
Lemon & Co., have moved their
sawmilI from near Business IIol-
low TO Seventy Water Station on
the B and q,
Henry Reed aud Major Dill arc
in Penn. making and selling bed
springs.
Shutdown school is progressing
nicely with Miss Belle Spahr at the
helm.
Our little town Of Reodsyille Is
quite a business place, one or two
lawsuits there every week.
II two dogs fight over bone the
third generally runs of with the
it. Our experience is, let dogs
delight TO bark and bite, and loose
the marrow bone. let bears and
lions growl and fight and let the
law alone. To law a man to bring
him right our labor is in vain.
To throw good money after bad
Twill but increase our pain.
", Z, y,
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BIG time CHRISTMAS |
Don't Know What to Get for Pres
entS," Is the Cry.

Let me suggest Buy something
useful and lasting that will be ap
pre-, lated in after years. Get Pa
Bed Lounge or n Book Case and
Secretary. You can get Ma Par.
Tor Suite, Stand, Mirror, or n nice
Easy Chair OF some kinda Rattan,
Withe or Plush Rocker. Son or
daughter Bed rooms Suite, the
child little Reed Rocker or vii
low High Chair. These are articles
Of usefulness and will be highly ap.
preciated for years These very ar
ticles will be found Mt
j. III. RODEHBAVER'S,
TERRA ALTA, at very Greatly Re-
duced Prices during the Holidays.
These Parlor Suites are Just lovely,
in the latest style Of Silk Tapestries,
trimmed in Marbleized Silk Plush,
Piped Basks, and these beautiful
Bed Lounges, antique Hall Racks,
and these Book Cases and Sccreta-
ries combined, are lovely goods,
and these antique suites at Twenty
Dollars--any one can afford that.
These Rattan Rockers-Oh, my
Don't fail to get my Holiday prices.
Dec. 4-2w
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xmas HoIIdar Raies on the D. Z 0.

The 3. g. O. r. r. Co. Will this
year follow ita annual custom Of
selling excursion tickets at greatly
reduced rates on oil Of its lines
during the Christmas holidays.
The sale Of excursion tickets will
begin at all d. & o. stations cast OF
the Ohio River, Dccem Der cath,
and will continue until January Let,
inclusive. All tickets will be good
for return passage until January
9TH, 1891, inclusive. 2t
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Mr.. i. f. Hacklcy left Tuesday
for Kingwood where he goes to run
a barber shop. He has served quite
an apprent ce-ship at his trade, and
is we'll enough prepared to make 1t
a success. The people Of King
wood will find Mr.. Hackley to pos
scss some Of the elements OF man
hood il strong degree. lie is
honest, temperate, and will attend
to his own business. We regretted
to see him leave Philippi, and shall
expect TO hear Of his doing we'll at
Kingwood .- The star.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-12-11

ANOTHER SILK "A substance hay
ing all the essential qualities Of silk
has been made from wild hemp by
Nayemura Sakusaburs, ST IIikone
Japan. The plant grows on moors
and hillsides, and could be cult
waited. The fibre is strong and CLOS
sy, and several silk factories are said
to have found IT TO be in no way in
ferior to silk.
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MARRIAGES..

GROVER - LAWSON - Tue day,
Dec. Z, 1880, ut tho home of the
bride. Albert Grover and Carrie
Lawson wer@ rai.cd in marriage by
Rev. George w. Keplcr.
SnAaAN DoLYAED-At the res
idence o. Oliver Royce. on Tsurs-
day, Dec. 4, 1890, Ulysses NJ. Sba
han and G. VERNE Bolyard were
made man and wife by the Rev. Il.
s. WEIGH.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-12-11

William Young. who has been
working Mt Mopongah. near Fair
mont, was arrested in Palatine last
week by two detectives or charge
Of killing William Saunders, near
Smithheld, Fayette county. last
summer lie VAS taken to that
county for trial.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-12-11

Jackson s Bowermasters saw
mill Is now laid up for repairs.
Last week the boiler of the engine
was found to be worn through and
unsafe for future use, so the mill
is closed down. They have ordered
a new boiler OF Osborne & Co. of
Clarksburg and will not oe ready
for operations till next month.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-12-11

Thomas S. IIelmick, blacksmith
at tho West Fairmont Mines, was
instantly killed Tuesday of last
week. One Of tho workman on the
shaft let a heavy piece of scantling
fall twenty feet or more, striking
lIelmick on the head, crushing his
skull and killing him instantly. lie
leaves a wife and three children to
mourn his sudden death.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-12-11

Mr.. John Hanson Of Danville
Ind, is the largest living man in
the world, he measures g feet 4 In
ches around the waist, stands 6 feet
5 inches in his stockings, weighs
907 pounds, It requires 40 yards Of
cloth to make him a suit OF clothes,
coat, vest, and pants.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-12-11

Hanond Rodeheayer suddenly
appeared on our streets one day
last week, and with his pants in his
boots and gun on his shoulder
looked rs natural as ever. lie dis
appeared again, and where he came
from and where he went to We have
been unable to learn.
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MIR. l.. g. IAntz, of Aurora,
drove over to Kirgwood last Friday,
accompanied by his sister, and re.
turned Saturday. We acknowledge
Z pleasant and paving call from him
While here. lie has decided to go
into the mercantile business at
Eglon instead Of Rowlesburg, rs
announced some time since. He
contracted for new store building
ut gaion. 70 be completed Is CHRIST
mag. and then wi. open ont = com.
p'tie etoek Of new goods during tie
Holidays.
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Don't fail to attend the Good
Templar Festival in the court. house
conight. Every arrangement has
been made for successful enter
tainment and plenty OF the good
things of life in abundance. Some
new aud unique features will be in
troduced to vary the programc and
make it attractive. Buy lunch
basket and eat it, (tho lunch not
the baskeDwith some charming
damsel whose smiles will lend en-
chan. ment to the repast.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-12-11

9. G. Craig the old reliable coal
dealer will furnish coal at 6 cents
for run Of the bank, Z cents raked
coal and 8 cents all Jumps. Old
Coal Bills must be settled at once
e-25tf.
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DR.. ". s. Sinonton, Of Cam
eron, writes us tina, owing to sick
ness, he will be unable to visit King
wood this term of Court. but will
be here next term lin Mareh) to
render professional services as usual.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-12-11

Mr.. and Mrs. j. l.. Stone re-
turned last Friday from months
visit TO friends in the West. They
were IN several states and as far
west as Nebraska and had very
pleasant trip since the weather was
fine NIL the time while they were
gone.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-12-11

There were some noted men in
Senator Evafts (l887) class at Yale
among them Samuel J. Tiden.
Edwards Pierpoint aud the late
Chief Justice Waite.
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PORTLAND DISTRICT.

Report OF Rodamer's school for
the month ending Dec. 8, 1900.
Enrolment, girls "a. Bows %;
total 48. Daily attendance, girls
10; boys 10; total "a; per cent Of
attendance, 81. Pupils not absent,
Grace Bucklew, Rosa Hardesty.
Kate Burke. Maggie Bucklew, An
ma Burke, Melissa Stump, Nancy
and Lizzie Hof, Frank Bucklew,
Guy Hoff, Claud and Willie Nine.
JosEPn +. WHITE, Teacher.
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rae NEST VA. ARGUS.
CARDS EQR TEACHERS REPORTS

We are prepared 70 print Teach
ers' Report Cards on short notice
and send them to You by mail.
Printed on fine, heavy cardboard,
with name of school and name OF
teacher and in tabalated form.
Very convenient and every enter
prising teacher should have them.
The pupils and parents expect some.
thing of the kind and no school is
complete without them. Fifty or
less, 20 ceAts--over so, one cent
each, sent BIZ mail prepaid. Cash
must ACCOMPANY the order.
Address
THE ARGUS.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-12-11

Jacob Gibson. Esq., of Indepcn-
dsnce, was in town Tuesday and
gaze us a call. IL returned last
week from trip to the East, visit
ing relatives near Washington. He
spent several days in the Capital
City, and was present at the opening
Of Congress and was greatly disap-
pointed with our national lcgisla-
tors. He says the Lower House
was but bowling mob. Mr.. Glib.
son went on over tho river looking
mp his fruit tree business.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-12-11

John Greaser will furnish You
coal Of q superior quality from the
Old Reliable Boyle Mine, near tow
at cents per bUshel for the run Of
the bank and cents for all Jumps.
Give him your orders and you will
get your coal promptly. 0-1s- II.
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THE ARGUS,
Kingwood, w. va.
News and Mates Hero and There.

ihuIsuaN thls year
Grant Lazell Of Morgantown
WAS in town during the past week.
Col. Jno. W. Gnsemsn of Reeds
vile was in town las. Saturday and
gave US cali.
II. NJ. Brb of Newbars, was
in town yesterday before the PEN
sIon Board.
We have our butcher knife sharp
ened up and ready for. the poet on
"Besutifnl SNOW"
Frank Wright was in town this
week again looking after the wants
OF our merchants.
". 5. Taylor spent Sunday upon
the b. s. o. road visiting his g.
grandmother.
Attorney w. Il. Maxwell of st.
George, arrived in town yesterday
to attcnd this session OF court.
Best stogics in Kingwocd at ). L.
Murdock' j.
Mr. and Mrs. Il. ". Cooke. Of
Tuanclton, were in town last Sat
urlay, and "Tom" gave Us call.
Miss Jennie Crane, Of Terra Alta.
has been visiting friends in town
the pass week.
hmeriean missionaries il two Of
TIE Caroline Islands are threatened
hy ths n@tiYcs.
Miss Flo Merlin, of shinnston,
"a here visiting her sister, Mrs
HsrFy Clay Igds.
Pave Ioar Of Eo,dsvilic YRS in
town last week. Re is making
preparations TO move from the
Spurgia f.:rla into Roedsyille.
Many Of onr young married rco-
PIE don't know VITA. q blessing Or.
Bulls Baby syyup is mil the
youngstc. is able 70 "yoll'' by tho
hour.
We learn By the pqpers that Mrs.
Helen Menear has accepted a posi-
ton n the Nep Dom,aim Office at
Morgantown and Is now there at
work.
Mr.. John j. Cooke. Of IIowes-
VILE, lost fine colt last week with
lung fever. The disease seems to
be prevalent, as several horses have
died with it IN and about Kingwood
this fall.
Nice lot Of Dry Goods, and No
tions just received at Browns.
Our Nimrods are having great
time hunting. and have been bang
ing the COTTON tails" to beat any
thing, coming in with loads Ct them
every day.
Ben Sincell, editor Of the Oak
land Republican, was in Kingwood
over Sunday again. instruction to
foreman Leave this item up and
insert every other week.
1t is now Councilmau Flynn. If
you.plcase-Mr. J. W. Flynn hay-
ing been elected to fiji the vacancy
caused by the death Of lawyer J. II.
Carroll.
James W Flynn has purchased
OF Hon. J. G. McGrew ms seven
acre field lying just out Of the cor
porate limits Of Kingwood, near the
cemetery. The price paid was
s700.
Tho boys and girls are now night
" dreaming Of old Santa Claus and
his reindccrs, and wondering what
he viii bring them on Christmas
eve. How dear to our heart is the
memory Of childhood.
Our Office goat is now roaming at
large and foastinQ on rejected mau-
usoripts about "Thc ncecy down
that envelopes Mother Earth" and
The Jingle Of the Merry Sleigh
Bells, ETC.
New line Of Boots and Shoes at
Jackson and Poster.
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J. II. RODEHEAVER'S,
oone,lmntlon s,,reIv o,,rn,,.

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The business portion of Milton
w. Va, was recently burned; loss,
SIS, 900.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-12-11

By innumerable cures, DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup has won for itself a
most enyiable reputation.
I've been suffering for the past
three weeks with strained wrist.
J tried Salvation Oil, and find
myself, after having used one bot
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d
"rhose who arc qrite satisfied,
sit still and do nothing" But
what should they do if annoyed by
catarrh Why, use Old Saul's
Catarrh Cure.
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We had a pleasant call yesterday
from Oakley Mckee. Of Brandon
vile. He came up to Kingwood
sunday and went out to Weston
Monday to see his brother, Will +.
Mckee, who is at the Hospital for
treatment. lie returned Tuesday
evening and says lac found bis
brother in excellent physical health,
but not much improved mentally.
lie returned home yesterday even
ing, accompanied by his mother,
who has been here visiting her
daughter, Mrs. james II. Carroll.
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Or. ". SIM0NT0M.
DENTIST,

will continue 20 mako BIS regular visits ~
Now6urg Row osburR runncltor and Kiorwood
Due notice 81 his noxt visit o. cgch piece ~
aurcor ir ~ falor
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BROWN s IRON BITTERs
Cures Dyspepsia, In
q digestion & Debility,
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She Snid Yes.

One license WAS issued this week
chat OF Charles Glover aged 20 and
Matte j. Maust 10.
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Bridgeport Conn. is to have
new Masonic Hall to cost $C0, 900.
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LOCUST GROVE SCHOOL,
Ill. S. wHETsELL, Teacher.

for month ending Dec. 5, 1890.
Number of pupils enrolled 40;
percent OF attendance. 90; average
d iily attendance, SO. Pupils
neither tardy nor absent, Dora NJ.
Guseman, Bertha Gusemun, Lizzie
MeGinnis, Zana Guthrie. Mollie
MeGin lis. Those making over so
per cent. in all branches Of stud
les, VI :ry E. Smith, Lizzie b.
Unpp, Sarah \. Gusemnn, Dora
VI. Guseman, Lille Smith, Mary
Wolfe, Bessie Wolfe, Lizzie Nc
Ginnis. Zana Guthrie, Laura A.
Schnopp, Mary A. Schnopp, Mol
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Kelly, Ice A. Smith, Gay Guso-
man, &. V. Cnpp, Melvin Cupp,
Claude Spiker, w. ID. Smith, c..
+. Smith and VIM. A. Smith.
j. j. KELLY, Teacher.
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school Reports.

GARLETs SCHOOL KINGwooD DIST.
for the month ending Dee. 3.
Enrolled SO, average daily at.
tendance ss. per cent Of daily at
tendance 81. Neither absent or
tardy, Mintie, Ellen ans Abraham
Garhtz, Minnie Robinson, Harvey
Hartman, Ross and Jessie Jackson.
Garlic, William and Arthur Miller,
Anise, Dosia. Ida aud Clark White.
L.