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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-07-03

Personals from last weeks Nor
gantOwn Dominion
j. II. Trotter has gone to his
home at Aurora. Preston County to
spend his vacation. MIR. Trottcr is
one OF the leading students of the
University, and an energetic and
practical young man, and will be
heard from in the future.
Miss Matte Brock arrived Satur-
day from Beaver, and will visit here
till the 8th Of July. when she leaves
for New York to sail for Europe ON
the 9th. Miss Brock will be one of
n party Of eastern ladies who will
make a summers tour Of the Old
World.
james A. Brown, son and daugb-
ter, Of Kingwood, were the guests
Of relatives here several DAYS last
week and this. Mr.. Brown saws
the biggest time that ever happened
there will take place at the soldiers
reunion in Kingwood on the 4th.
BRowN-BUTCHER-Prof. s. u.
Brown and Miss Luella Butcher
were quietly married at Glcnyillc.
Gilmer County, Tuesday Of last
week, and Immediately left for
Mountain Lake Park. After stay
ing there for a few days they ex-
tended their wedding tour to the
eastern cities and the scashore after
which they will 90 10 Gilmer coun-
". the home Of the bride. and stay
til the last week in August. when
they will become residents Of Nor
gantown. The contracting parties
arc vel known in Morgantown.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-07-03
She Couldn't Plav.

wont you please play something for ne.
my dear Miss Swlndlef" says the hostess
Oh, ] caunt. really. am 20 horribly
out Of practice !" cries Miss swlndle.
Oh, Miss swlndlei When you al.
ways play 70 beautifully At any tlme!r
~ ] play beautifully when / really
don't pretend 70 be- anything more than
an amateur only wish could play. q"
" DO play Miss Swlndle q" says one Of
the guests, cOaxingly
Oh, do, cries another.
" Please DO, Mas swlndie." cries
third. " have heard 90 much about
your exquisite playing and have always
wanted TO beer you. Please do playlp
" oh, thank you But really arr
quito ont ~ practice, and I simply play
little for my own amusement"
90 O-o.o-oh Niss swiu1lei" CRY all the
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-07-03
Gen. Buffers Bad Eve.

General Benz. +. Buffers left eye has
had nearly as much to do with making
him famous as his record as a lawyer, a
politician, or q soldier. He wore Chat
left eyelId In it's well known dropping
fashion for three score aud ten years, but
la mis- old age he decided TO conform with
tho generally prevailing ocular style and
called In a surgeon.
The operation by which the caricatur-
lists were robbed Of one OF their strong
points, and which restored the beauty and
usefulness OF the Generals extraordinary
optic, was performed recently at his home
In Lowell, Mass. II was no concern for
his facial beauty that induced the patient
TO submit TO the shears. He has borne a
dropping appendage Of flesh over his left
eye since birth, bat as long as his right
eye was intact he could see well enough
10 satisfy him.
But this useful organ grew tired with
the strain OF seventy-One years and dc.
manded aid from It's comparatively Idle
brother. SO specialist was called In
he decided that the right eye was worn
out while the left Was perfect in every
respect, except the dropping I'D. Enough
OF this would have to be removed 20 re-
ance II to normal size. When he sppre-
c'sted the situation the General consent
60 70 an operation, which was successfully
performed. Tho lid was treated with CO.
caino aud the cutting was done with a
surgeons scissors. A piece Of nesb one
ana a half Inches long and an inch wide
was taken away. The surgeon then
brought the edges together and secured
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-07-03

The Grafton Le0cier has passed
It's first mile stone. Last weeks
issue was No. of Vol. ,. The
Le0der is a good paper and is
evidently succeeding under the
able management of Stephen w.
Poe. The Democracy of Taylor
deserve to be congratulated over the
possession of such an organ for
victory and they should rally
around 1T to be man.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-07-03
Henry Clay on the Goat.

The following anccdote Of Henry Clay
has Just been published for the first
time As he came out Of the Capitol at
Washington one day, seeing a frightened
woman In the street striving 10 ward on
the attacks 81 sportive goat. he gal
Iantiy, IN spite Of his years and Office.
seized tho goat by the horns. The
woman thanked him and sped hurriedly
on Mr. Clay would have liked to move
on also, but the goat had IT, own views
about the Interference with his innocent
amusement. As soon as the woman's
deliverer lOosed his hold on the two
horns the animal rose majestIcalIy on its
hiHd legs and prepared for charge. In
he own defense Mr. Clay now took the
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-07-03

A Washington telegram says that
MIR. James j. Peterson. of Hunting
ton, has been offered the post OF
Consul to Merida, Mexico. and his
name will shortly be sent to the
Senate for confirmation. The 20
sition is worth about 81 900 a year.
1t Is probable that West Virginia
will be offered one or two more dip
lomatic positions within week
one of which will be of considerable
Importance. Mr.. Peterson is a
young man of fine abilities, is bright
and popular and has always been a
faithful republican worker.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-07-03

THERE was n little session of
county court last Friday for the
purpose of deciding upon measures
for repairing and making good the
flood damages. There was really
10 need of this meeting at all as the
members all agreed themselves, but
one or two Of the members got ex-
cited about it and decided that it
would be better, but as it was only
ten days till the regular meeting
and nothing could be done now
anyhow except to order measures
for temporary relief. Most Of the
court were here, but nothing was
done except to instruct the Supcrvis-
ors to do Just what was bound to be
done TO afford temp orary relief.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-07-03
ESTIMATES FURNISHED

on any kind of work. Write TO us
for prices and get our card of rates
on ordinary job work. All letters
chcerfully and promptly answered.
If You want some job Work done
and can come to the office, write
to us, telling us what you want,
and We viii promptly do the work
and send it TO you and guarantee
satisfaction.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-07-03

o. the first page VIC publish a
rousing call for a meeting of The
State Lcguc Of Dsmocratic Clubs
at Parkersburg Thursday. August
the IL. Every county and club i'm
the state should be represented and
where there are no clubs organized
meetings should be held at once
and organizations effected. Pres
ton county with her 400 democrat
10 voters and lots Of new recruits
coming into the ranks, has not
single club. with which TO club the
enemy. We MCsT ORGANIZE. We
cannot hope to accomplish anything
without organization We must
mass our forces and get ready at
once TO move 20 the trout. WHY
cant VIC have q b i z democratic
club in Kingwood ? Let us organ
ize William T.. Wilson Club. an
point delegates to the State Lepue
Meeting and get ready for effective
work What say YOU
democrat +?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-07-03

All Job Work cash or delivery.
Our rates arc 50 low that we cannot
afford 10 credit.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-07-03

Office in the Bishop Block, next
door 10 the Post-ofIice. Come and
sec us, or address
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-07-03

We Have BY Far
The Best Outfit,
Most Complete Stock,
The Best Stand,
DO the Finest Work,
And the Cheapest Work
of any Office in the county.
Give us trial and be convince I
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-07-03

Merchants who want big lad"
OF new goods, II standing Adycr-
tlsement and local notices, should
come and see us or write to us, MS
we have more room and better fa-
cilities now than ever.
Our terms are very low. Rates
furnished on application.
Address,
TIE ARGUS,
kingwood, W. Va.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-07-03

about snesh pert buk II IL grand doobs tsis-
scoPe srge q We viii slso show how -
make ffom 81 = . day lsss from the A-
ouistpshsnes Better s ~ We s sSpsss ehsrFs
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-12-24
Fifty Years Of Married Life.

From the Iona, (Micb. } Sentinel Of q
recent date we get the following &C.
count of q pleasant social affair that
will be read with interest by many of
the older families Of this section. Mr..
and Mrs. Percival, the bride and
groom Of 30 years ago, are still pleas.
antly remembered by many Of our
people who knew them during their
residence at Newtown Mills 80 years
agn. In q private letter from Mr.
Percivsl he mentions a number Of old
acquaintances. and wishes to be re
membered to all:
"In the quiet village of Palo, De.
cember l, 1890, occurred one Of those
pleasant events, so seldom witnessed
and so long remembered, the occasion
being the fiftieth anniversary Of the
wedding day OF Mr.. and Mrs. j. G.
Percival. Friends and neighbors
gathered in their pleasant home 10 the
afternoon aud evening until the guests
numbered about hundred. The host
and hostess we're equal to the occasion
aud all we're made happy and comfort
able. Among those present we're their
five sons, two daughters.in.law and
three grandchildren-James G. and
wife OF Stanton, with their two chill
dren; Fred. c. of New York George
A. Of Ogden, Utah; Edward B. Of
Grand Valley, Pa, and William j
and wife Of Lake Odessa, with their
infaIt daughter. At an early hour
choice refreshments we're served, after
which Mr.. and Mrs. Percival stood
surrounded by their children, while
fitting remarks we're made by the pas
tor of the church of which they have
been members many years. Letter;
were read from absent friends, tokent
Of love and good will were sent frou
far and near, and the people of Pal,
(who have many of them grown tC
manhood and womanhood under tn,
teaching and counsel of this worthy
couple) we're not behind in offering
their tokens Of love. As we bad'
them good night we all said: 'Got
spare these useful lives many year
yet Jabez Chapman Percival wa
bora at Greenbush, N. Y, January 81
1916. Polly Garfield Percival wa
born at Olean, N. Y, March %, 1917.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-12-24

the County buildings and find that the
vault is insufficient 10 size, and 10 case
Of FIRE would not properly protect the
records Of the county, and would rec.
ommend that the Commissioners in.
quire into the cost Of Ere. proof vault
and lay it before the next grand jury
We further report that the road
running from Balltown TO the Porter
farm, and from there to Foxes, has
been reported by Daniel Gibson as
being obctructed by fallen timber and
would recommend that the roads be
opened up.
And would further recommend that
II there has been no objection filed
against the survey Of the road run.
Mug from the Nebraska road, in Green
township to the Tionesta creek road.
that there be an order granted for the
opening up of that road to connec.
with that part of the same road in
Kingsley township now already built.
Evidence has been shown before the
grand jury aud District Attorney tina,
one Jack Plummer is illegally selling
intoxicating liquor upon the premises
of Chss. Murphy at ByromtOwn, iu
jerks township, aud We present the
said Jack Plummer for selling liquor
illegally.
We respectfully teuder our thank'
to the Honorable Judges and District
Attorney for their courtesy and as
sistance rendered US during our delib'
erations.
A. j. SIGGINs, Foreman.
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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-12-24
important Notice.

Owing to the multitude Of children
in Tionesta and vicinity, it is going to
be impossible for rne to attend perrOn.
ally to all their wsnts in the way OF
Christmas presents, and in order that
all the boys and girls may get just
what they want aud expect, l have
made arrangements with II. j. Hop
kins q Co. to look after this part OF
my territory. Considering my knowl.
edge of the wants of the people 10 this
community, and the willingness of this
frm to assist me, / am coufident that
every one will be able to get just what
they want and at lower price than
can afford to distribute it myself
q, SANTA CLAUS.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-12-24
Big Fire at Showdown.

The extensive and finely appointed
band saw mill of Wheeler, Duseub bury
& Co, at Stowtown, two miles above
the village of East Hickory, was total
ly destroyed by fire on Sabbath morn.
ing last. The watchman had left the
mill at half past four o'clock. and had
extinguished all the lights and fires
about the premises. and at five o'clock
the mill was discovered to be on fire,
and under such headway that it could
not be extinguished. The blacksmith
shop near the mill was also destroyed.
About 100000 feet of lumber was
piled below the mill. but a favorable
wind saved it from destruction. The
origin of the FIRE is unknown. The
mill was one Of the best 10 the county,
and is said to have cost between
S15,0 900 and $4,000. We understand d
the company had al insurance Of
$4,000.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-12-24

troubled with Neuralgia and rheumatism,
his stomach was disordered, his liver was
affected to an alarming degree, appetite
fell away, and he was terribly reduced in
flesh and strength. Three bottles OF Elec-
trio Bitters cured him. Edward Shepherd
Harrisburg, ILL.,, had running sore on
his leg of eight years standing. Used
three bottles of Electric Bitters and seven
boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salve, and his
leg is sound and we'll. John Speaker,
Catawba, o., had five large fever sores on
his leg, doctors said he was incurable.
One bottle Electric Bitters and one box
Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him entire
". Sold by Proper & Doutt's Drug store,
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-12-24
Teachers institute.

The following instructors and lee.
turers have been engaged for the
Teachers Institute, TO be held in the
Court House at Tionestn, commencing
Monday, December 90, 1890, at 2
o'clock P. NJ. and closing Friday, jan
nary 2, 1890:
Supt. G. ]. Swift, of Elk county,
aud Prof L. L Hines of the Clarion
State Normal School, will be our prin-
cipal instructors, and will be with US
the entire week.
Miss Matte Readily Of OIL City,
will have charge Of the music at both
the day and evening sessions.
Mrs. Mary B. Hunt, Superintendent
of the National w. G. T. u, is en-.
gagged to lecture Monday evening.
Having a national reputation, her
name is recommendation enough to
insure a full house.
Hon. Will Cumback will lecture
Tuesday evening on "The Invisible
Some People"
Among the grand things of the
July meetings, which later visitors may
we'll regret having failed to hear, was
the effort of Hon. Will Cumback, ol
Indiana. His witty and eloquent ap'
peal for open dealings. fair play, truth
fulness and charity was one of the best
efforts of tho platform this season
Mr. Cumback has been a member o.
Congress from Indiana, and Lieuten
ant Governor Of the State, and iI
public life has ever been mark and
influence for right and justice. Hi
fine presence, magnificent voice, and
magnetic delivery make him one o
the most popular orators and lecturer
of the day. Cha,ttauquc Herald.
Col. ]. p. Sanford will lectur,
Wednesday evening on "Walks il
Palestine" and Thursday evening OF
"My Travels in japan and China.
Col. Sanford is a grand success; HI
never fails to please. No man OF
earth has travelled more than he, RnC
in the art of presenting humorous lee
lures on travels in all lands he is with
out a peer.
Admission to evening lectures, eI
cepting Monday evening, which i
free, 20 cents. Doors open at
o'clock. Lectures begin at 7;S0.
Every teacher in the county is ex
pected to be present during the eUtir,
week.
G. w. KERR, Co. Supt.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-12-24
Death of Mrs. D. S. Knox.

Jesus, thou Prince Of life,
Thy chosen cannot diet
Like thee, they conquer in the strife,
To reign with thee on high.
-Mdldn.
Saturday evening, Dec. 20, 1890,
our citizens we're shocked as the news
spread of the fatal illuess Of one loved
and respected alike by all, Mrs. ID. s.
Knox.
Elizabeth Spence Knox was born
10 Indiana, Pa, May 8, 1886. Six
years later her parents moved to Clar.
ington, Forest county, then q part of
Jefferson county, where she was united
10 marriage, June Ia, 1858, with Dan.
iel Stow Knox.
A residence Of year or two in Oil
City is all of their married life they
have lived outside of Forest county,
twenty seven years of which they have
been located in our borough. From
their union nine children we're born,
sig of whom, the Mrs. j. f. Wenk,
VIM Smcarbaugh, George Klump, F.
F. Shoup, VIM. Hunter, and Miss
Kate, survive her.
Our subject had been q sufferer at
intervals from dyspepsia for nearly a
year, but nothing serious was antioi.
pated, as she diligently applied herself
to the cares of her household, and the
extra preparations being made for the
approaching holiday season. About D
p. N Saturday last, she was taken
suddenly i'll, falling TO the floor and
becoming unconscious Physicians
we're quickly summoned aud restoTa.
tives applied, but not sufficient to re.
vive her from semi .comatose state in
which she remained until 11:20, when
death separated the mortal and i'm.
mortal.
Mrs. Knox experienced change Of
heart and united with the Methodist
Episcopal Church under the pastorate
| Of Rev. F. M. Small, in 1885. HeI
Christian life has been an illustration
of personal knowledge Of oneness
with her Saviour. She was faithful
aud prompt in response to the calls o
the Church, earnest, helpful and loya
to its various departments. The Sab
bath School will mourn her absence
the Loyal Temperance Legion aud th'
Woman's Home Missionary Society
her bealtbful Influence, the class anC
prayer meetings her modest dePort
ment. During the years of her Splr
, itual life as she was actively engaged
with the cares Of her family, her inne
life was ripeuing for that blessed eter
nifty where she now stands at tn
Beautiful Gate," to welcome thos
; who, like her. have proved faithful
until death. The whole community
saddeued; the home. the husband an
the family have sustained an irrepars
BILE loss, and to them our people ex
tend hearts full Of sympathy.
The funeral services were couducte
at the house this "Wednesday morn
, ing at 10 o'clock, by Rev. G. G. Run
berger.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-12-24
Court Minutes.

Al the conclusion of our court re
port last week the case of Ksster vs..
Welsh was on trial. The trial contin.
ued until Thursday at noon, when the
jury brought in verdict in favor of
the plaintiff for 5000.
Case of Commo wealth VS.. Herbert
and Dell Green and John Murphy,
charged of the misdemeanor of taking
snme Siberian crab apples from the
farm Of Isaac Jones, the prosecutor,
was tried, and the boys found not
guilty, but held for the costs.
Two cases of Welsh vs. Hawks, re.
pleviu, were decided in favor cf the
plaintiff.
Case Of Hare VS.. Anchor Oil Co.,
was continued at cost Of defendant.
Case of Wm. Latham VS.. John Sto.
bert was called, and defendant not ap.
pearing he was nonsuited.
Case OF G. A. Hill VS.. Tionesta
township was tried. This was a case
in which Mr.. Hill was suing to recover
damages for injury to a horse while
hauling on the road along the railroad
track between Hunters grist mill and
Jameson Station. The case was de.
cided in favor of the plaintiff at q
previous trial, aud was carried to the
Supreme Court, and a new trial grant.
ed. After some deliberation the jury
returned a verdict in favor of the
plaintiff in the sum Of s161.66
George Salsgiver VS.. Jesse Carson
verdict for plaintiff in the sum of six
and one.fourlh cents.
VIM. Eek, who was found guilty Of
the larceny of watch, was sentenced
to pay fine of 81, cost of prosecution
and undergo an imprisonment in the
Western Penitentiary for the period o.
one year and two months.
George w. Robinson, of the Bor
ough was appointed County Auditor
to fill the vacancy caused by the death
of T. B. Cobb, elected in November
last.
GRAND JURY REPORT.
: The Grand Jury made their repOr
as follows:
That they have acted upon three
bills of indictment of which two wer,
found true bills, and one true bill
as TO assault and battery only.
We beg leave to further report
That Ve have visited and inspected
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-12-24
The PuIpIr and the srane.

Rev. +. NJ. Shrout, Pastor United Breth-
rem Church, Blue Mound, Kan, says: ~
feel il my duty TO tell what wonders DIR.
Kings New Discovery has done for me.
My Lungs were badly diseased, and my
parishioners thought could live only a
few weeks. 1 took five bottles of Or.
Kings New Discovery and am sound and
we'll, gaining 20 lbs. IN weight" Arthur
Love, Manager Loves Funny Folks Com
b,nation, writes: after a thorough trial
and convincing evidence, am confident
DIR. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
tion beats 'em all, and cures when every
thing else fails. The greatest kindness
can do my many thousand friends is Ia
urge them to try it, Free trial bottles al
Proper & DOutts Drugstore. Regular
sizes SOC. and Sl.O0.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-12-24
FOREST COUNTY OFFICERS.

Member Of Cbngress--JAMEs KERR.
Member o(Senate--J. II. WILSON.
mbly-CHARLEs 4. RANDALL.
President JHdge-W. ID. Brown.
Associate JwdGcs-JoHN A. PROPER,
JOHN II. WHITE.
TredsWrer-JAs. II. HAadERTY.
Prothonotdry, Register & Recorder, &C.
CALVIN NJ. ARNER.
SheriG.-GEo. w. SAWYER.
Cbmmtssioners--WM y. SHIELDS, G..
+. LEDEnuR, J. J. PARSONS.
County uperintendent-GEo. W. KERR.
District Aftorney--P. NJ. CLARK.
jury Comm tssionerS-C. II. CHURCH,
john Il. GAUL.
County Surveyor. T.. PROPER.
Cl0roner-Dr. A. Is. SToNECIPHER.
County 4 Auditors-E. l.. JONES, X. u.
GILLEspTE, WIN. BLUM.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-12-24
Church and snbba,h schseI.

Presbyterian Sabbath School at 9:45 a.
m. NJ. E. Sabbath School at 1000 r. m.
Preaching in M. Il. Church every Sab
bath evening by Rev. Rumberger.
Preaching in the f. M. Church every
Sabbath evening at the usual hour. Rev.
F. Il. Shoup, Pastor.
Services in the Presbyterian Church
every sabbath morning and evening,
Rev. J. V. McAninch officiating.