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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-01-07

RP Our friends in writing to any OF
our advertisers, will favor us by mention
ing the fact that they saw the advertise
Ment in The PROGRESSIVE FARMER.
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Do you want your communication puo
IishedY If so, give US your real name
and your p~ostoffca.
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w The date on your label tells you
When your time is out.
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Do you want your paper changed to
another Office? State the one at which
you have been getting 1t.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-06-05

No ORGANIZATIONS in the United
States have multiplied more rapidly
in the past ten years than the
sick benefit, funeral-aid, death-ben-
eft, and other kindred societies.
AS they are generally confined to
those who are in the humber walks
of life, the good they have done is
incalculable, carrying substantial
aid to thousands of stricken families
and inspiring those who are fortu-
nate enough in being members with
a courage which might not exist in
their hearts without them.
The members Of these organiza-
tons will be glad to learn that Hon.
ROBERT II. PORTER, Superintendent
of the Eleventh Census, will en-
deavor to secure the statistics Of
the noble work these associations are
doing, and it is safe to say shat no
other branch of the census Will be
more interesting,
The business of gathering the
data has been placed in charge Of
Mr.. CHARLES A. JENNEY, special
agent of the insurance division, So
William street, New York City, and
all associations throughout the
United States, whether incorporated
or private, should assist by sending
to him the address Of their principal
officers.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-06-05

them to run, as it defeats both of
their chances for election. They
have both held important county
Offices before and are well known
TO the people, and if but one, say the
Ex-SheriiT, had entered the contest
it would have been nip and tuck
between him and the bird that wants
to remain in the old nest, but Mar
tin would have "tuck"it and Stalcy
and all the rest of them got"nipped. 3"
Well, well it is fun for us and we
say on with the race, let the candi-
dates be unconiined.
Tie last Of the sextet the
present incumbent, j. Ami Martin.
That Mr. Martin will win in this
race, as he has in former races, the
ARGUS has no doubt. lie has TO
foe to fear. He is the Ring candi-
date. This is evident to any one
who has given the subject any study
for the last six or eight months.
Up to within the last month Mr..
Martin was not a candidate. He
was cleyerly "choked" off by the
Bosses. They had another man
slated for the Office, but for reasons
better known to themselves land the
ARGUS is IN possession of said in
formation and facts) they concluded
not to run him. AS the sequel
will show they informed Mr.. Martin
that he could have another term.
The ARGUS does not blame Mr..
Martin. it is "fat" office and
worth looking after. But we would
caution Ami to keep his eye on DIR.
Powell. He is going to run you
close, Ami don't let that slip your
memory.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-06-05

Cranes loss, the building, valued at
$4,000. Crane held policy Of
$1,000 on the building, Dewitt $3.50
on his goods and Fox Bros. $4,000 on
their stock. The loss on both, Fox
Bros and Dewitt falls more heavily,
on account of their having stocked
up few days ago for the spring
trade. The two firms will doubtless
engage in business again in n short
time. Dewitt had already excavations
made for business house on State
Street and expected to put the car
penters to work in q few days. Fox
Bros. had purchased their spring
stock on four months time which
payments are yet to be met, but if
their creditors do not press them,
and If their customers rally to their
support in the way Of cash settle
ments, they will be able to meet
their Indebtedness, and start out
again into business. They will start
up again as soon as suitable quarters
can be obtained, if not they will
probably build. We have not learn
ed whether Mr. Crane Will rebuild
at present or not. The origin Of the
fire is not known, but as there had
been mono in the store for some
days, it is believed to be the work OF
an incendiary. The ware room door
was found open, and 1T is thought
the person after taking off what he
could, if that was his mission, turn
cd the lancet of the oil barrel and
set fire to it to destroy his tracks.
If this was his mission he was u viii
lain indeed. REPORTER.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-06-05

* a private letter from the Ed
itor of the Wheeling Register, he
says "Glad to notice that You are
making good paper of the ARGUS"
Words of commentator from such
high authority as this are truly en-
couraging and gives us renewed en-
ergy to push forward with the good
work in which we are engaged. We
receive many flattering notices on
the general improvement Of the
ARGUS. and are gaining new friends
or redeeming old ones every day.
The ARGUS is better equipped than
it has ever been before and we are and
shall continue to devote all our time
and energies to the good work we
have undertaken and will recognize
no such word as fail.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-06-05

THE Era is going to have a little
primary election OF its own over the
Clerkship and find out who to sup
port. 1t offers $3.50 in gold to the
most popular candidates. The
scheme is something after the plan
of the Wheeling Iafelligeacer, which
has an election on hands to find out
the most popular drummer on the
road and then insure his life. The
Era had better do the same thing,
for the golden prize will be scooped
81 bv the present incumbents of the
erA's Offices and they will probably
need their lives insured as some of
the can't Ring" element of the g.
o. p. are already whetting up their
knives for them and will have it into
them before the ides of November.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-06-05

THE JOurHGl thinks the ARGUS
is Offering too much advice about
the Republican candidates, but it is
well that one paper in the county
at least is in a position TO give un-
biased opinions and honest criti-
cisms in this matter in order that
the people may get at the facts.
a number Of Republicans have adj
mitted to us that our criticisms
were just an ] our statements about
their candidates correct. The Jour-
mi can't speak out in meeting like
We do, for being the organ Of all
these candidates, its mouth is sealed
about any Of their defects or weak
points. The Er0 and the Times
are also i'm The same boat, receiving
money from these candidates which
prohibits an honest expression or
criticism, what the people want.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-06-05

ANY one interested in the sick
benefit, funoral-aid, and death
beneficiary associations of the United
States can help make the statistics
of their organization for the forth
coming census-more complete and
disseminate the knowledge of the
good work they are doing by send
ing the names of such societies as
they may know of, and address of
their principal officers, to Mr..
CHARLES A. JENNEY, special Agent
of the Eleventh Census, 5S William
street, New York City.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-06-05
H0tiGe TO Lien Holders.

TO nll persons holding liens by Judgment or
Otherwise, ON tho real estate, or any part
thereof. OF James y. Fairfax:
N pursuance Of decree Of the Circuit Court
OF Preston County, made In cause therein
pending to subject the real estate OF the said
james y. Fairfax To- the satisfaction OF the Hens
thereon. You are hereby required 10 present al
claims held 10y YOU uOd each of you against the
scid JGme5 y. Fairfax, which are liens un his
io' estate or any part 81 l.. FOR adiudicuiicn 60
nc at uy pihcc IN IkinEwoud. Preston County.
June 4. d.. 1890.
Given under my hand thi5 18th day Of May.
a. D., 1910
10 4t-E2r0 Cru J. I'ogrNgY Conn
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-06-05

THE Democratic State Convention
ut Burlington, VT, last Thursday
nominated for Governor, III. ID.
Bingham; Lieutenant Governor, G..
w. Smith; Secretary of State, GO.
Kimball, and Treasurer, ID. A.
Pollard.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-06-05
THE FIRE FIEND At TERRA ALTA

THE FIRE FIEND At TERRA ALTA
Special Correspondence of the ArcUs.
Shortly after four o'clock Satur-
day morning while the residents of
TcrraAlta were taking their morning
nap, their slumbers were broken by
the cry of "fire." 1t took but a
very few moments to locate it in
what is known as the Crane build.
ing at the railroad crossing on
Main Street. This building was
erected quite q number OF years
since by Col. VIM. Crane ana has
been used for store rooms while the
second story has been occupied as
residences by one or more families.
At the time of its destruction the
first floor was occupied by the Fox
Bros, who were engaged in selling
general merchandise, and by Daltius
Dewitt, who kept n jewclry store
and line of goods Of different
kinds. Above it lived b. Dewitt
and G. B. Hardy, dentist.
Being very early in the morning
there were but few people out of
bed when the fire was discovered.
1t was then breaking out at the
doors and windows, and had cnvel-
the entire south end OF the building.
There was no hopes of saving it and
so rapid was its progress that all
possible haste was made to arouse
DeWitt's family, who were sleeping
above unconscious of their danger.
As they left the room which was
already filled with smoke, they
snatched up what clothes they could
and made good their escape.
within five minutes after their leav-
ing the room the entire floor went
down. Fortunately the stairway
was on the out side Of the building
or all means Of cgress would have
been cut Off. DIR. Hardy and wife
were away form home which prob
agly was very fortunate for them, AS
they occupied the part Immediately
over Fox Bros. store, where the fire
! originated, and might have been lost
in the flames. In very few minutes
from the discovery, the fire had so
advanced that no chance remained
to get anything from the burning
building; 50 those present devoted
their attention to surrounding
buildings to prevent the spreading
Of the flames beyond the one. The
buildings most endangered, were G..
A.Mayer's store, the Summit House.
and Farley DeBcrry's residence.
a force Of hands was kept ut each
one, throwing water on them and
watching that Che fire got 40 start.
Sometimes 10 seemed that they, to,
were doomcd-the Summit House
catching fire three times at least
But by earnest effort it was confined
to The one building. Had the fire
occurred one day earlier, the prop
ability is that much more loss would
have been sustained. But The heavy
rain which fell in Che curly part of
The night so thoroughly soaked the
roofs that they did not readily take
fire. The losses arc severe ON the
immediate sufferers. Fox Bros.
lose their entire stock of goods
amounting to $4,000 or Is, 900;
DcWittlost his entire stock. except
fow watches he had placed in the
safe, end of them are ruined.
lie also lost his household good g
amounting nall to probably 1920
or $500; DIR. Hardy lost bis house
hold goods and what dental instru-
monfs he had lcfto home. Ills loss
wi'i probably reach 500. c. O..
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-06-05
NOTICE 10 CREDITORS.

TO the Creditors OF c. u. Corbin, deceased In
iUrspaHeC az decree Oi the Circuit Court OF tho
County Oi Pre- ton. made In a cause therein zen
dng To- subject tht real estate Of tbs said dc
cvdent ~ thc ;gyUcnt Of mis- debts. you are re-
quucd 60 pre- ert your claims ngGiustthc tate
OF tiic said deco don't for adjudication Co II. G..
hycc. to.nrissioDcr. Gt his Office In the said
county ON or before the ~ day of june next
Witness, J. ". Watson, Clerk Of said Court
TIL, 9th day OF siay. 1899.
J-S-J.. $40 =. ". WATSON, Cierk
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THEIR SIZE.


THE numerous candidates of the
'rahfergoff brand, have put their
announcement in their party organs,
and naturally expected a "big puff"
from the men who control elections
in Preston county. In this they
were mistaken. 1t is left for the
ARGUS (the Personal organ" Of
each candidate) to give them the
coveted puff. But when we view
the field over, we find the candI-
dates as thick as the Republican
promises during the Presidential
campaign. However, we shall en-
deavor to do them eyenhanded JUS
tice. The first chapter we shall
devote to the Clerk Of the County
Court. For this Office we have six
tried and true republicans, who love
their party for the Office the said
party has to bestow. Let us remark
here that tire of them are in the
[ soup aad one IN the SiDim. We pro-
pose to size 'em up according to
their respective standing, as it is no
funeral of ours, and we would re-
specially ask our Republican
friends to cut this ont and paste it
in their hats until the day after the
primary election, and if the ARGUS
is not correct in it's conclusions,
then it will relinquish all claims to
Protection by the broad shield of
American law" The first to sue.
cumb TO the caunonnding of prma-
ry ballots will be the gentlemen
from Irondale, A C. II. Holy. As
he has rendered valuable service in
the past IN shouting "Protection to
American labor" at Irondale Fur
mace, his Republican Brethren will
answer with their ballots: "Well
done thou good and faithful servant,
continue to shout thy Mighty Pro-
lection to American labor. while the
furnace hires the Pauper labor Of
Europe, we have no room for thee
in Kingwood." You can set it
down rs fact that Mr. Holy will
not poll four-hundred votes in the
entire county. Next comes the
| genial and clever John S. Perkins,
from the State Of Reno. Now John
is well liked and a great fayorite
with his ncighbors, but unfortu-
nate for him he is little known out
side Of his immediate neighborhood,
and consequently viii not poll over
| four-hurdrcd votes i'm the county.
The next man to offer himself as
a sacrifice, is DR.. NJ. ~. Powell, Of
Tunnelton, whom mis- Republican
friends take great delight in calling
the "Great Hustler" Well, the
| Doctor has done some very clever
hustling in the past, but this is the
fret time he has attempted to out
hustle the hustler lie will be Civ
en- an opportunity on the 18th day
Of June to administer to the wants
Of McGinty, for be will be given q
through ticket on the limited cx-
| press to the bottom Of The sea. Or.
/ Powell viii poll q very large vote
/ throughout the county, but not
large cnougl to prycnt him from
/ poddiing pills for the next siz years.
/ Tie viii RON Ami close race, but
w.llflljustoutadcthcJ reas. works,
like Warner Miller did whom he
ram against David y. Hill.
Then there is The two Shaws ON
7 the East Side who are busters from
way back, but they will still remain
way back so far a8 the Office ia con-
GERMS. foolish for Both of
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-06-05

Bro. Dawson, Of the J0uyn0i, is
worried over our letter 10 the
Wheeling Rcgister, in regard 10 the
political situation in This state and
well be may be for we told some
plain truth and jpn plain language,
which he did not pretend even to
dispute or deny and lodged The
issue by merely quoting some ofthc
strongest terms in our article, with
out daring TO give whole passage
and comment on them. Verify Bro.
Dawson FIG wise and knows better
tan tg monkey H.a BUZZ W oI
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founding pedestrians and frighten-
ing horses, it has yet to make its APP
pearence, and until it does the small
boy viii continue to enjoy to the
full his latest internal invention.
EDWIN ARLINGTON.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-06-05

gun that is loaded. Besides the
County Campaign is on now and u
small army of patriotic citizens are
moving forward with the war cry
of"On to the Court House" and Bro.
Dawson is very busy trying to keep
his grip on so many candidates.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-06-05

THE House has passed the bill
appropriating 1925, 900 for nation
al military park at the battlefield
of Chickamauga.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-06-05

WILL you kindly observe that the
Journal does not enthusiastically
an nounce Mr.. w. Ii. Glover as a
candi date for Clerk of the Circuit
Court. There are times in the his
tory of men when they view the past
with stuffed clubs.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-06-05

IT is plain to us now why John
Bell was eulogizing the Grand Old
Party III series of letters to the
Intelligoacer and Journal. There
was method in his eulogy.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-06-05
HOtiCe to LieDhOld8rS and to Parties.
Henry Ifaurer
Equity


r. r.. Uowe's Admr ct al
To ali persons hoiding liens by Judgment or
othcrwis ,un the real estate. or any part iLere-
ofui NJ EHOwc, prior To- the 1T day of Fcbrun-
rs. teT
In uu,suancc Of decree Of the Circuit Court
" Preston County made in % cau.o therein
pondiug tO subject the rc1l estate mentioned
lu Use bill and proceedings ~ thie cause owned
~ ihc eald N r.. Howe prior to tlC nrst day of
February. 1881. ~ Che satisfaction Of the liens
thereon. you arc hereby required to present all
Claims held by YOU. end each cf you against the
o.intc. ur any lart offs Tor ad Indication TO- mo-
~ my oficci1 itiugwnod. Prs Ton County Wr,f
virginia. ON fheforc che 25fa day of June 1870.
Tho p8rtitt tothe above stylcl cnuse. fo..,.t
Horny Uaugcr. uiaiufif. avid WIZ o. Wog'rv.
Admir- of ". 81. Howe decd: Mary g. Howe.
Henry Clay HYDE, guardian ad Item for Rose
Howe, d1lIcf Howe and Robert Howe infant
he'rflf NJ. u. Howe decd r. B stone a. U.
Bowman. and L0uisnJ. Boughncr. defendants.
will tatc notice That THO foregoing cause WINS
feicrod o. the uudcT-igucd, commissioner in
ohanrcry With Instructions to ascertain aud re
lnH Wu4l title if any, III. r. Howe. boo biz lifc.
~ TIE real estate mentioned iu the piainfiH
hIl flci ln this clusc, and toreport The debts Of
tho ar't " r Howe. which would DC liens upon
Dob. rcnl tate. existing ard unaatsGed prior Orb
said trai day " February f-5l. m 1858 uuaaU
CT. rnd fhoir character. amounts. UriDfific. and
tu whom owing Also thet ON said 2Ifh day 0f
June. 1910 at mv Office afOrc aid. shall proceed
t1 execute said decree Of reference
NircH under my hand thi- 2G day of May 1900
HEHlY CLkY HrDF. Commission GU.
VS. O.. BnowH. htty for PVT. 5Hft.
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EE2EYE-zE-EE.--lgT.Ss,lTE
Nary c. cooley. G'd'n &c
W.
j 4 Taafhar- Gtl,l 90

Notice "a hereby given that on the 18th day Of
July A. u. 1870 Before the Circuit Court Of Pres
ton County. West virginia. will make applica-
ton 20 have I'll personal property and money
belonging 60 Clyde ard Blanche BOdchcayeT,
infants. which j. or may be Ia tie hands or pos
session Of Jared \. Feather, their guardian In
said county and state, delivered and paid over
10 re as guardian Of said infunts, In Campbell
County, state Of Tennessee whore said nfunts
resdc, ana fCr such other remedies On regard to
the property 81 said infants. IS the law directs.
Given under my hand this Goth day of Say 1880.
MARY q. COOLEY.
Guardian Of Clyde and Blanche R0doheaVeg IN
the state Of Tennessee.
By z. j. CEOGAS. Her Attorney.
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0EDGR og pUBIrcApI0N.

- ~s- = AN~''
Wet virginia. So:
AZ Bulo, hold iu the Clerk = Office ofth Circuit
Court OF Preston County, on The hrst Monday o.
May, lSN.
Mary 3. Adams
W. Petition
Amos Snider ct ~. \
TIE object of this petition IS to have the decd
IN Tie Oil Snd petition mentioned, from Amos
Snicer 70 Alonzn Snider and from Nionzo sni.
der 10 Susan Srideg set aside as TO TIE PLAINTIFF
dcbt' ana me srTplus Of the proceeds OF sale in
TIC Gaze oi Thomas = Jackson Vs. Amos Spder
defend lnss, Amos H0ider und susan Snider are
MOI resident az this state, or motion OF plain
TN, u u ordered that said defendants do eDvesr
here Within one moth from the date of the ir.t
publication hereof, and do what is necessary 10
irQiect he.r Interests, and HAT this order he
iublishCa iu the WEST VIRGINIA. ARGUS q news
paICr Published ~ ths county.
4 cOpy-Yest
=. W, WATsoN, Clcrk.
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C0MMlSSIQNER'S NOTICE.
Commissioners onice, Krgwood W. Va, Ia,
II, 1850
G. II. COrbia. Admr.


c. II. Ccrbia, Admr.
vs.. Equity.
Elisabeth Corhin. 90 al \
'thc ahove CGaHcery cause, by decree az fhc
Circuit Court Of Preston County made therein
Gu the 9th day al March. 4. d. 1870 having been
Ieiefred 60 The undersigned Commissioner IN
Ch1rccry, with tho following directions Il 60 ai-
certain ard repeat the real estate Owned by the
Cccofent, q. y. COsh,u az the tine OF his death
The estpto aud condition OF the tile thereto the
Hens and charges thereon, their amount charter.
pfiqr'ies. and to whom ewing; 10 stale. audit
aud settle the Administration accounts OF Eii .hl
tnnIn0S, Administrators Cf the estate Of sad de.
ce'eiit, and a9pOrtior t:e personal funds. 10 any
I'D tne hand Of said A&uiuis.raior among tie
creditors Ct the said estate according % ~ CIR
lesTcCUVe Gr,Cri.ies; ard that ne =, port any
other pertinent nat'er which mgy DC dcc9Ci o
ny himself. cr required IS inc parties or n'.y Cf
them; Tire PARTIES q ed capse, 20 wi; Elisha
thomcn, Administrator Of C.!I. Cor 5iudcccdcT.t
niain'iG ara Elisabeth Ccrb:a. Wan. B. Corb'r
Bcnjem.m Clri,lr, Caroline Travis. Robert g.
CCEb,n, T. n. Thomas The Park OF Itugwa1d.
and Eii.ha Thomas. Befe;slentS viii. therefore
tHSc notice. that, ON hc 18th day Of June, A. D.,
1880, ~ my flee =, Haywood Preston county
west Virginia, shall Proceed Go cEccuta sad
decree.
Given rndcr Say hrud this 18th day Ct MAJ
y. D., 1850.
HrHeY CLhr HZDG, Comrissiorcr
May 2!-N-E1l5
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NEW YORK LETTER.

Correspondence OF The Aaous.
An ordinance has been passed by
the Board OF Alderman compelling
every street car line in this city TO
run its cars all night. Heretofore.
these companies, with the exception
of the Third, Sixth and Eighth ay-
enUe roads, have done just about as
they pleased in regard to this mat
ter. If it paid them to run cars af-
ter midnight they did so gladly
enough; if, on the other hand, the
nickles did not come in fast enough
to suit, then tho cars were stopped
running,regardless OF theinconveni-
ence to the public. Some Of the
roads which run crowded cars nj day,
making q mint for the companies,
are nearly deserted after q certain
hour at night, and consequently no
cas- are run and people who live
along those lines are compelled TO
walk. In a great city like this,
thousands of people must work at
night and it Is great herdohip for
them to trudge home on loot in the
early hours OF morning. 1t is about
time that something should be done
for the convenience of the pubic,
even if il does Inconvenience the
corporations.
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CENTRAL HOTEL.
julius K. Monroe,
SURVEYOR or LANDS,
EfHt.arrnt, W ~,

WIZ rn wor calls for land surveying from any
part Of ihc county promptly an 90 reasonable
rnir- Riots. drali aud calculations neatly and
accurately made ifnlr deeds or Geld notes fav-
lng ouf end Grading riaca c0gufry roads IA
tft Wat also laying out town lots. eircefe.
i"i.' 'h'. eco. CORE icrdCrce solicited