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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-08-21

We dee ply mourn the departure
of our Sister Josephine Hoke from
this earthly Lodge to the beautiful
home beyond the river where we
shall join her as we are called one
by one.
ResOIoed, That we will endeavor
to initiate her beautiful traits Of
character so marked in her inter-
course with her companions and
members of this Lodge; viz, sim
cere affection, most lovable DISPOSE
ton, uniform kindness to oil and
her faith in God.
ResOlVed, That we cherish as a
treasure the value Of her friendship
and loving counsels, and bow in
humble submission to the will Of
our Heavenly Father in this dispen-
sation Of His providence.
Resolced, That we tender oursin-
cere sympathy TO the father, sister
and brother Of our departed sister.
GRACE MARTIN,
PERsIs HEERNfANs,
MABEL V. MCCORMTcK.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-08-21

Last Thursday afternoon Mr.. NJ.
IL. Murdoch OF Kingwood was at
Tunneltou on business aud was
walking on the track east of the
depot. lie was watching pass
ing train on one track and count.
ing the new cars attached thereto
and got MS far as ten when somo-
thing happened and he lost cou-
sciousness for awhile, Watching one
train he failed to notice another
that was approaching but luckily
had stepped off the track, but not
far enough to be entirely out of dam
ger and was struck by the train and
severely hurt. Three scalp wounds
and his back and side injured was
the result. 1t was feared Mt first
that his injuries were fatal. Dr.
Powell was summoned aud render
ed medical assistance. HIS wife
was telcgraphed for and special
train went up from Kingwood to
bring him homo. a large crowd was
at the depot to meet the return and
and he was carried up TO his house
from there whore he has been rest
ing easy since and is rapidly recov-
ing. His escape was very narrow
and from instant death Ms he had
just stepped from the track, but not
quite soon enough to entirely escape
danger. The noise of ono train
browns that of the other and so
many people are hurt on the dou-
bic tracks.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-08-21
BRANDONYiLLE.
BETSY JANE.

Correspondence OF the Argus
W. ii. Teets was visiting the pa
rental roof last Sunday. Walter is
now at Leisenring, Pennsylvania.
We had quite an invasion of the
pipe line laborers last Sunday. Over
hundred passed through towards
Markleysburg, Pennsylvania.
o. L. Mckee made a flying trip
to Listonburg Saturday.
The agent Of ID. NJ. Ferry & Co.,
Mr.. q. W. Lee, of Detroit, Mich.
spent Sunday at the Hagans Hotel.
Mrs. Amanda Hyde returned from
the funeral Of her sister. Mrs. Bet.
sy Albright, on last Saturday.
Leura jenkins, of Valley Point,
is in town.
W. j. Schroyer, of GAINESVILLE,
was in town last week.
G. V. Frankhouscr was at Union.
town on business last week.
Cyrus ShalTer and family were al
Geo. Silbaugh's over Sunday.
j. ii. O'Neil, the cattle king,
passed through town this morning
GYPSY.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-08-21

We met our old friend Mr.. A..
NJ. Moore of Newburg. the other
day coming up on the train from
Grafton. He is looking well and
doing well and was coming home
for a short visit. He has been OPP
Grating down in Virginia for some
time travelling for the Herb Medicine
Company of Weston. lie has a
fine horse and buggy furnished him
by the company and travels through
the interior counties.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-08-21
MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK.

Our meeting yesterday morning,
August 18th, was full of interest
and we'll attended. The testimo-
mics were very rich in personal ex-
perience. The meeting was con-
Quoted by Mr.. Dorman, of Madison,
Ohio. At 1870, Rev. w. A. Spen-
Ger, secretary Of tile Church Exton-
sion Society, preached a very able
sermon. Ills subject was Growth.
Text-Grow in grace and in the
knowledge Of the truth. lie show
ed that God means for us to inn
prove in every possible way, physic-
ally, intellectually and morally.
Showing how we may go step by
step in the things Of God.
At J o'clock, Rev. j. II. w.
Blake, Of Tifin, o., an Episcopa-
liam minister, conducted the peoples
services. He preached short but
impressive sermon from the text
Speak the word only. With the
great variety we have had at various
times, this was the first Episcopal
service ever held here.
Hon. a. w Campbell, Of Wheel
ing, and son Richard, spent Sunday
and Monday with Hon. G. w. At
kinson. Many Of our visitors have
left, but some have had their short
tickets extended SO that they can
stay longer.
Miss J. A. Crem, Of Philadelphia,
received her deed this morning for a
lot here on which she expects to
build q room for her class in eloeu.
ton, to be ready for the next season.
The school Of Photography is very
successfully conducted again by
Prof Line, and will continue up to
September.
j. a. ENLow.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-08-21

Mr.. Jared Rodeheaver, the under
taker from Terra Alta, was here yes
terday with his hcarse and having
charge of the funeral OF Mrs. Par
sons.
Frank Dunn is sick with the ty-
phoid fever, DIR. McMillcn is tho
-attcnding physician.
Subscribe for the ARaus.
Nice lot of Dry Goods, and No
tions just received at Browns.
Go to Gutherio's for anything in
the fruit, vegetable or bakery line.
Get our prices. and you get our
goods. Ne WW not be uaderS0ld.
FEATHER & WERNER.
Send your orders to Gutherie for
cakes, pies, bread, vegetables and
beef.
Go to Nelf's and get dish of
delicious ice cream.
A barrel of pure cidor vinegar at
Gutheries. Como and try
Best stogics in Kingwocd at j. Il.
MurdoclSs.
Ice cream at Nelr's at all hours
John IL. Browns, Head quarters
for Colfees. Java in bulk, Java
and Mocha in cans, Lyon and Ar
buckle in packages. Elegant piece
Of China ware with each pound Of
Bicycle Race.
A nickle plated Special Star Ri.
cycle, cost $120. Good as new for
$685. Address,
III. D. Baker,
Kingwood, W. Va.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-08-21

Mr.. John A. Lemon, of Pleasant
Valley, Wood county, this State,
has been visiting friends and rela-
tives in this county the past week
He is a son of Thomas Lemon, of
Reedsville, and is employed in the
Steel Works at Uniontown, Pa.
He has been taking a vacation dur
ing the heated term and visiting his
family in Wood county. lie IS a
sound Democrat, and very intelli.
gent and pleasant gentleman.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-08-21

Mr.. and Mrs. j. ID. Armstrong,
of Brownsville, Pa, are here visit
ing Joseph Jackson. Mr.. Armstrong
is a prominent druggist Of Browns
vile, and an old schoolmate of Mr..
Jackson. He expects to remain
some time, fishing, hunting and
having a good time generally among
the West Virginia hills.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-08-21

Mr.. ii. G. Flythe, who purchased
W. Ii. Bells property, arrived here
Tuesday, and has taken charge.
lie is moving in, fixing up and ma
king ready for business. Mr.. Bell
has moved his family into Mrs. Bas-
nett's house in the Kemblc addi-
ton, and his stock and material in
to the Ralphsnyder store property.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-08-21

Sunday evening last a praise SER
vice was held at the Presbyterian
church, and quite a large congre-
CATION turned out. The music
which was under the direction of
Prof. II. w. Porter was excellent.
the choruses being sung with good
effect. a voluntary by Mrs, Fred
w. Seymour was sung in that lady's
pleasing manner, and q lecture by
Rev. DIR. Sprowl, Of the Cumbcr-
land Presbyterian church Of Way
nesburg, was q most instructive
and we'll delivered discourse. In
fact the service was one that deser-
yes a repetition at an early day.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-08-21

An important meeting of the
congregation of the Kingwood Pres
byterian church will be held in that
church on Saturday evening the
23rd, at 20 minutes after the ring
ing of the bell. a full attendance
is requested.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-08-21

Miss Jennie Carter, a graduate
of Adrian College, is teaching a Sc
lcct school for teachers at Glades-
vile. This is Miss Carter's third
term there, and, being an efficient
teacher, she is liked by all who at
tend her school. Her home is near
Mt. Harmony, Marion county.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-08-21
Grarton NcMsnancr Chnngn.

GRAFTON, August is.-John w.
Holt, former editor aud proprietor
of the Hagle Sentinel published at
this place has bought the interests
of Burdette and Davidson in the
Sentinel, and takes full charge as
editor and owner. Tho change Is n
surprise to our citizens, as il has
only been few months since these
gentlemen took charge OF the paper,
oneof them holding n position under
Collector White and tho other As
SCISSOR Of the Western district and
wanting TO be Clork Of the Circuit
Court.
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She Said Yea

William u. Tanner 2G, and Lydia
A. Nine "a.
William A. Wilhelm 21, and
Susan Loughry %.
John 9. Ilileman ~, and harriet
N. Hines 10.
Solomon Mckinney u, and
Martha Jane Greathouse 20.
Ulysses S. Wclcb %, and Lizzie
Casscday %.
William Fortncy 81, Della Kirk
81.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-08-21

Joseph Sisler, of Portland dis
trict, who has the contract for build
ing the McMillen and Stuck house
on center Price street, is here this
week with several hands, pushing
the work rapidly to completion.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-08-21

Mr.. III. o. Baker has secured a
position as travelling salesman for
+. A. Davis g. Co., of Baltimore, a
wholesale tobacco and cigar house.
Mr.. Baker will travel the West
Virglnia Central and adjacent coun-
try, from Cumberland to Clarks-
burg.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-08-21

Roy 6. Stone returned Saturday
from two weeks trip through Bar
bour, Randolph and Tucker couu-
ties, whore he sold eight organs
and one piano. lIeis away again
this week and making q success OF
his business
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-08-21

County Commissioner Mason
Watson, of Reedsville, was at the
county seat Friday and Saturday on
business for the county. Saturday
he drove over the river to see about
the work OF repairing the road from
st. Joe to Terra Alta. 49,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-08-21

Merchant Arnold Werner return
cd yesterday from West Unity, Ohio
where ne was attending tho bedside
Of his brother who has been very
low with typhoid fever, but is now
on the road to recovery.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-08-21

DR.. W. s. Simonton, dentist, will
visit Kingwood Monday Sept. 1st,
and remain six days, and viii ex-
tract teeth with very little or no
pain. All work will be first class
and prices reasonable. IT
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-08-21

WE WANT AGENTS at every
post Office IN the county TO canvas
for the ARGUS. We will furnish
sample copies, circulars, blank re-
ceipts and all necessary supplies
and pay u VERY LIBERAL COM
MISSION. Write TO us for forms
or call mt our Office when you come
o town.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-08-21

tits expected that the new-old
-cngine.will be on now shortly
from the Mt. Savage Car Works
and then the Il. X. s. +. will make
things hum.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-08-21

Messrs. AID. Albright and Isaac
Mathews have purchased OF Jacob
Stump his engine and saw mill
property, now located on Henry
Copeman's timber land below town.
They take possession the first of
next month.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-08-21

The Tunnelton Camp-meeting
begins to-day, and promises to be a
success. Every arrangement has
been made by the committee, and
it is expected that a large crowd will
be present Saturday and Sunday.
The y 80. will run excursion trains
from both ways on Sunday. Hacks
will be at the depot TO convey pas
sengcrs to the camp-ground. Mr..
7. Il. Craig will again have charge
Of the boarding house, and give you
a square meal and a good bed. The
meeting will last eight days, closing
to-day week. Everybody and their
neighbors will be there on Sunday.
Don't fail to attend.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-08-21
Open or ruDLlcoN.

West Virginia, Hs..
AZ Rules held In the Clorlts office uf tho Cir
cult court OF Preston Comfy, on tho first Mon.
day OF August. 1890.
EaChuus Smith
vs.. In ChanoorV.
Susan Smith
The object of this suit Il 60 subject the dover
Interests OF the defendant Susan Smith I'm tho
leo aero tract of land in Grant District of Pros
ton County Wcst Virginia, OF which the late
Jesso Smith diOd seized 10 the payment OF the
plaintiffs Judgment iu the bill and proceedings
mentioned, Aud II appearing that tho deiend-
ant Susan Smith u not a rcTidont OF this state,
ON motion Of tho plaintiff, u Is ordered that tho
snid defendant do appear hero within ono
month ottcr tho date of tho frat publication
hcrcof, and do what a. necessary 60 protect her
ntorosts, and that this order 10 published IN
"rhc Wost Virginia Argus" n Newspaper pub
liahod in this county.
A cOpY-Tcst'
J. ". WATSON Clerk
+, j. Crogan, Counsel for Plaintiff
s7it-SiC2.
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Jarrett The dentist.

VIII be at Terra Alta August
2Sth and remain three days. At
Kingwood September 1st, and re-
main five days. Call early and make
your engagements. 2t
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-08-21
ooneump,ion Surely cured.

To Tun ErIroas- Please inform your rcai.src
that 1 bavo aposiuvo remedy for tho above .nan,od
dlscase. by ita timely uso thousands OF hopeless
eaHoa haNS been permanently cured. shall bc glad
10 ncnd two bottlce OF my remedy FREE 20 any OF
your readers who have consumption IL thcy VIII
sond mo their kSpress and T.. o. address. Rcspecta
nllS, 4. A. sLoouM. N. c.. isi Pearl Sc. N. y.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-08-21

The meeting Monday night in
the K. Of 7. Hall for the puopose
Of organizing an order Of Fraternal
Guardians, was not successful as
only seven signcrs to the charter
list was secured, whereas twenty are
required to make a lodge. Major
Joseph 9. Smith Of Baltimore, SUI
preme Guardian and Newton p.
West, Of Philadelphia, Supreme
Vice Guardian, were present and ex-
planned the objects and aims Of the
order. The matter is still open and
a lodge may be organized yet.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-08-21
House Burned.

Sunday night about IL o'clock
"Uncle Johnny" Albright Who'll
about three miles from town, was
awakened by his house being on fire
and had only time to save small
part of his household goods, when
his house was reduced TO ashes.
The fire originated on the porch in
a keg whore ashes had been depos-
tied, containing fire that was sup
posed to be out. The loss comes very
heavy on Mr.. Albright who only re-
Gently lost his wife and now that
he has lost his home also, it is very
unfortunate for him in his old age .
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-08-21

Tho under ig,ncA respectfully anpounco> 10
tho oit.nons ot Preston County, that he Is engag.
ed exclusively In the fruit busiucss and il rep.
rcsontNtlvc OF the Willowdalo Nnrscry. ~
Chester Co, Pa. and will call on tho people
generally during the season. lie offers the est
OF stock at lowest prices.
Respectfully,
JACon GtRSON,
Newhurg, Preston Co, VIVA. i-o-fy
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-08-21
A Coming Musical Event.

On Tuesday evening next con-
cert will be given by Prof. IL. W.
Porter in the Court House. Tho
programme will consist of choruses,
tIIos and instrumental solos. King
woods best talent will take part in
the concert and Mrs. Fred w. Sew
mour, one of Wheeling's leading
sopranos, will also assist. The e.
vent promises to be n superb one
and will give Kingwood people an
opportunity to crafty their taste
for good music. The reserved seat
diagram will be opened at the post
office Saturday morning, and those
desiring good seats should mark
them of early,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-08-21
JUDICIAL SALE.
Garrett Conn


A. w. Zinn ~ al.
by virtue of n docrcO OF tho Circuit Court OF
Preston County, rendered In tho above styled
uhancery cause, on the 10th day Of AIrll. 1890,
tho undersigned special commissioner Will. on
FRIDAY, SEPT. 18TH, 1890.
az the front door Of the Count-house of said
county, offer for splc at public auction the fol A.
lowing dcHorihcd real estate In the bill and pro-
coedings IN said cause mentioned and dOefeed
70 be sold tract OF 2i0l acres OF land owned
by The defendant. Alcx w. zinn, being tha
same which was conveyed 20 said Xinn by ono
VIM. Is. Inn by decd dAtod June 10, 1873. Also
tract of about 100 acres owned by said defend
ant and which was conveyed To him by ono
Philip MenCar by deed dated December -. 1854
Also tract cres owned by the said
defendant, .hie 10 was conveyed TO him by
one James Eluu. deed dated june T. 1881
Also n tract oi 2li acres OF land owned by said
defendant, and which was conveyed to him by
ono Jumos a. Brown commissioners by deed
dated August ~ 1888. Those tracts Of land arc
fnlly described Ia said deeds, which arc record
", in which county said lands are situated In
valley district. Also tract Of 49, acres, and n
tract uf ~ acres situate In said county and own
cd by the defendant George w. linn, on tho
waters Of Fields Creek.
rIHas OF SAI.E:-Enough cash I'm hand TO pay
cost Of suit and expenses 81 sale, and the rosi-
due upon credit 81 g. ~ and ~ months, Tho
purchaser executing for the deferred payments
Interest hoaring notes, with approved security.
j. a, BHOwN,
Special commissioners
above named Special COMMISSIONERS as required
by law. j. w, Watson,
cork Circuit Court Preston County
B-if4t- SIZE.
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A Coming Social Event.

One evening next week lawn
fete is to be given IN Kingwood for
the benefit of the new State hospital
to be erected in Wheeling, and Of
course Kingwood people will not he
backward in coming forward to
help along such commondable
project, for it is such an institution
as has long been needed in West Vir-
ginia. One of the features Of tn e
fete will be the sale Of homemade
CONNECTIONS, that excel the product
Of many OF the finest confectioner-
les IN this country and equal any.
There will also be refreshments,
and no doubt the number in atten-
dance will be large, and they may
all be assured of very pleasant
time and they will be helping along a
commendablc charity, which will be
a benefit to the State and citizens.
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ing III w uccliHR.
The largest retail dealer in fertil-
izers IN West Virginia are Offutt &
Lakin, Terra Alta.
Henry Murdoch is on the sick
list this week, and confined to the
house with kidney trouble.
Frank Jackson and Jerome Men
ear did some artistic painting on
the new house of Wait Graham.
Senator Worley now has the hand
soonest Office in town He has had
1t newly painted very prettily.
Messrs. T. +. and Dave Loar, of
Reedsville, were in town Tuesday,
and went on down to the river.
Dennis Cobun, of Tunnelton, who
was recently hurt in a coal mine near
Huttcns, Md, is rapidly recovering.
We take pleasure in noting that
Miss Anabel Hoke, who has been so
low with typhoid fever, has recov-
cred sufficiently to be out again.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. c. Feather, of
the Crab Orchard, were in town last
Saturday, and gave the ARGUS Of
flee pleasant call.
II. G. Colerider, the leading
wholesale boot and shoe-fmdings
dealer of Grafton, was in Kingwood
Tuesday on business.
Mr.. Wait Graham drove out to
his fathers, near Masontown, last
Sunday, after his wife, who had
been visiting there for week.
%Another bali at the Gordon House
Monday night. Dancing, music
land refreshments, and a pleasant
time generally.
Mr.. Whitmeyer, the Society and
city editor of the Wheeling Regis
Ger, has been at the Gordon House
the past week.
DR.. hattie b. Jones is the repre-
sentative to the Grand Lodge here
from the Good Templar Lodge of
Weston.
Mrs. Helen p. Menear, WHO has
been rusticating in the country for
her health the past two weeks, is up
about Reedsyille among friends and
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. John NJ. Crane and
son Stanhope, are away OH a pleas
ure trip to Boston and New Eng
land. They will likely be gone a
month.
Miss Lou Poe, who has been
visiting friends in this and Pres
ton county for the past month,
returned to her home in Pueblo.
Col, Thursday. -Graftop Leader.
James Terrill, the barber, has
purchased of Junior Brown the old
Hines property, on Main street, for
e400, and will move as once to his
newly acquired home.
Mrs. Meade and children, Of
Charleston, who have been spend
ing the summer at the Hotel Cor
don, returned home last Friday.
Landlord Thomas accompanied
them as far as Grafton.
Mr.. A. Il. Mencar's new house is
going up very rapidly and will be
quite large and comfortable dwell
ing when completed. The frame
work is all upand it now begins to
SHOW up.
Hon. w. n. 0. Dawson, Senator
Morley, d. NJ. Wotring, Ed. s. El.
lott, Editors White and Burke,
and Sheriff jackson left on Tues
day for Martinsburg, to attend the
Republican State convention.
DR.. Lanham Brown, Of Indepen-
deuce, who has been very low with
brain fever the the past two weeks,
rs now rapidly recovering. Drs.
Dent Of Newburg, and Ashford
Brown Of Webster, arc the attend
ing physicians.
The list Of parties from Kingwooc
attending the Republican Stat,
Convention at Martinsburg should
also include that Of Frank Her
mans Esq. The delegates return
= cd today % noon.
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Resolutions of Respect.

Adopted by the /. o. G.. II.
Lodge of Kingwood, with the re-
quest that it be published].
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Buy Wheat Fertilizers Of Ofutt
s. Lakiu, Terra Alta.