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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-04-16
FOR SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT

In this issue will be found the
announcement of Mr.. Duncan Nc
Ra as candidate for the Office of
Supt. of Schools OF Preston copnty.
Mr.. McRa comes from family of
teachers, six of them having taught
and one brother died while teach
ing school at Austen, this county.
and the subject of this sketch has
taught for a number of years and
several terms in this county. He
holds No. ! certificate, is hard
student, well read and thoroughly
qualified for the duties of the Office
he seeks. lie attended school at
the University at Morgantown and
the first session of the State Teach
crs Normal Institute held there, is
member of the State Teachers
Association. lie is good business
man and hustler from way back.
lie was elected Justice OF the Peace
IN Monongllia county when but %
years of age. This shows his
standing at home where he WAS born
aud raised. Heis a fluent talker
and writer aud has contributed
many articles to the press of this
day. Is a great student and has a
line library OF choice books. He
has been reading law with Senator
v. G.. Worley for some time, but
has not yet been admitted to tile
bar. lie has been in the employ
OF the American Bible Society for
the past two years and has travelled
all over the county in this capacity
and is therefore we'll known. He
Is also engaged in the Insurance
business and is meeting with sue
cess. We shall have more to say
OF his candidacy in the future.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-04-16

We have received a certified copy
Of the law just passed by the legis-
iature, and which went into effect
from the date Of its passage (Feb.
26) concerning acknowledgements to
deeds. The section Of most general
interest to the public reads as fol-
lows:
When husband and wife have
signed o writing purporting to con-
vey real estate the wife ac&uowl.
edges the same together with. or
separately from her husband. II
both acknowledge said writing at
the same time, the certificate Of
such Acknowledgements shall be in
form or effect as f5llows.
State Of, county of-to wit
I,a notary o. tho said county
of- Cor other officer or porson
authorized to take acknowledgment
by section 8 q this chapter. as tho
caso mas BEL do certify that
and--his wife, whose names ar,
signed 90 tie writing above (or here.
unto annexed bearing date tho
day oi-18-. have this day ao-
kDow'edged tho same before me i'm
by said county. Given under ms
hand this-day of--ls
lfths vile acknowledge q decd
Or other writing separately from
Der husband, the certificate Of hen
acknowledgement after tho star in
The foregoing form shall be in form
or effect ~ follows edo certfy
That the wife of--whose
names ave signed to tho writino
above (or hereto annozcd.) bsaripe
date thc-day o., Is. bas
This day acknowledged the same be.
fore me ira 10Y said county.
Given under my hand tids day @.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-04-16

The many friends Of David Grant
Smith, formerly of this place, will
be glad to know that he has en-
barked in the newspaper business
and is now full fedged editor and
publisher. He ia now partner with
Will A. Brazie in the publication Of
the West Virginia Free Press, n
Republican paper published at Fay
ettevIlle, the county seat Of Fayctte
county. Mr. Brazie is lawyer
and editor of considerable expert
cnce, aud Mr. Smith is a first. class
all around printer and young man
Of considerable ability, 81 that the
frm IS strong one and ought to
succeed. The Free Press is the
only Republican paper published in
tho 9Th Senatorial District and has
clear field.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-04-16
priations are as follows :

Major Means appointed special
Surveyor to work pike from Evans.
vile to Taylor county line under
directions Of NJ. T. Sinclair.
Edmond Messenger appointed
special Surveyor on pike leading
from Kingwood to Albrigh;syiile.
George W Orr appointed Sur.
veyor Of Roads in Lyon district.
vice j. A. Cox removed.
Ordered that each road Surveyor
be required to report to the Court
money received Of persons in lieu Of
labor and is what manner it was
expended
Ordered that part Of proposed
road from Enos VOLTS to Mating.
Tvs Lane be established from said
VOLTS to connect road leading from
Craig's to Tuunelton rs viewed. r.
T. b. Conloy, lson Irons ana Sim
con Mattiugly be appointed review
ers TO look mp another route and
report at July term Of Court.
Action on repor. Of committee on
chang in Old Clarksburg road boz
tween J A. r. Martin and r. !.
Watson's continued till July term.
Henry Shafrer, Dave G. Zinn and
Daniel G. Watson appointed viewer.
to locate road beginning at middle
branch Of Three Fork near junction
Of road Leading past Caliph Fort.
ney's to intersect old harrisburg
road near s. x. Kisners.
The following accounts were al
lowed
n r. Sinclair ont Of Reno dis.
trict funds, 5000; D. r. Jackson
coal for Court House and jail. etc.
s26.82; blinds for Court House.
1852 7oj johnson e Watson. boob.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-04-16
Now Read This
from the cIeve-
land Leader.

The Loader, like evory
other ProtectlonIst. hes
uniformly maintained
that the Tariff On sugar.
lor any other article We
do rot adequately PRO-
lduce. Is q tax: az much
a tax az tie intsrnal rev.
onue tax or tobacco. A
Protective Tsriff--tkat
IS 10 say, q Tariff which
creates ard maintains
the production OF nny
article In this country
in amount Epprox!ma.
ting the domestic dc.
,mand-is not a tax in
nny true sense as we
lave a thousand times
explained. Tae Tariff
on sugar was not q Pro
teciive Tariff. H. ysss \
Tariff for revenue only.
and that IA why the FREQ
Traders insistsd upon
preserving g. A Tariff
for reycnne only is all
lmittedly a tax. Every
body agrees 10 that. A
Protective Tariff Is rot
IA tax. Tho man who
lcannot see the differ
lence between the two
things js inst what We
J. have characterized him
IN the opening sentences
of these few remarks.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-04-16
cossuMPTIos CURED.

An old physician. retired from practica ksv-
Ing had placed IN his hands BIZ an East Inlia
missionary he formula OF a simple vegetable
remedy for the speedy and permanent curs %
all throet and Lung Affections. also a ,echlvs
and radical cure for Nervous Debility and all
Nervous complaints, after having tested its wen
cerful curative powers in thonsands OF cases
has felt y hisduty 10 make IL known 20 his sRf.
fering Fellows. ActuRted by th!s motive and a
free Of charge. 10 ali who dosire H. this recipe
IN German, French or English, with full dirsc-
lions for preparing and using Sent Nv nail bv
acdreSairg with stamp, naming this paper " .
a. NOl Es, SO PowsRs' bLscK, Rochester, N r.
S6-'e1-iyr
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-04-16

Chicago can always be counted
on for big sensation of some kind,
and specially for big fire. Sunday
evening fire broke out there and
81, 600, 600 worth of property went
mp in the flames before the fire de-
partment got the "fire fiend" under
control. 1t was the biggest blaze
the i'll fated city has had since the
big fire of 1871.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-04-16
Row Read ThslI
Reply In ERA"
OF April Srd.

Trr Nav ERA. like ov
cry other Projections;
has uniformly maintain.
% that the tariff on su.
gar, or 0ny other article
No DO not ciequafel,
produce. Is n tax: a.
much a tax 90 the inter.
nal rovenuo tax on TO.
hsccc. A PROTECTIVE 1'af
id--thatis tofss, altar,
"a which creates and
masntnins the prod lac
ton 81 any article IN
this country In amount
approxinntiGg tho do.
NEST demand--!s not "A
tax ln any truo sense n I
we have many times OK.
planned. The tarin on
sugar was not a Protsc.
tive tarl0. 10 was a tar
~ for revenue only. and
that IS why tho Treo
Traders Of tho ir1,,s
stripa insisted upon pre-
serving &c. A tariff foi
revenue only l. admit
tcdly a tax. Everybody
agrees To that. A pro
iectivv tariff Is not \
tax. The man who can
not see any difference
between the two thing,
IL Just what we have
characterized him In thC
opening sentence vi
those few remarks.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-04-16

At The urgent request Of the Ma
tional Association Of Democratic
Clubs, orr Congressman, Hon. WIN.
l.. Wilson, has gone on a tour
through the great Northwest and
will be gone two months. he will
make series Of speeches on the
great issues Of the day at the lead
ing cities. He goes to St. Paul
first, where e grand meeting has
been arranged for next Saturday 20
he addressed by our brainy Repre-
sentative. lie also speaks IN Min
noapolis, Fargo and Other places iD
North Dakota, thence 10 Helena.
Montana. then to Tacoma aud Spo.
Zane Falls. lie viii speak at The
principal towns 10 Washington
returning by way Of Portland. ore
gon, Utah and probably cities 81
California, where he viii deliyer
addresses.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-04-16

Petition Of $. Il. Kelly and others
asking for a road from Kingwood
Pike to Bruceten road at Guseman g
Mill, passing through lands Of VIM.
Wolf. j. Marshall Miller and others.
1t is therefore ordered that Catha.
rine Wolf, Mary Spahr and VIM. A.
Miller be notified to appear before
the Court 9TH day OF July to show
cause why said road should not be
established.
Road from GAINESVILLE road east
Of Henry Albright's Mill to county
road near jacob Feathers house
having been favorably reported by
viewers appointed at January term,
and the land owners through whose
land said road passes claiming no
damage except Henry Albright, ST.,
who is notified to appear ut next
term of Court and show cause why
said road should not be established
s. +. Conner and Mason Watson
appointed to sell out the forty at
Beaver Hole for one year from
July l, 1891.
s. +. Conner and K. Il. King APP.
pointed to sell the construction OF
change in road leading from Laurel
Run road to Rockville road aud
passing VIM. Methony's-$50 APP.
propriated for purpose Of making
said change.
Order Of Court at last term estab-
fishing road leading from Castle
Mill road at W. $. Gamers held to
intcrsect road leading to Harriet
Fsrtney's near Conner Spring
drain is hereby recinded, it appear
ing that W. Scott Garner and wife
were not notified, and tho said par.
lies ordered notified to appear before
the Coart second day of next term
and show cause why said road should
not be established.
The following amounts were APP
pointed by the Court, payable out
OF General and District funds for
turnpikes, levy OF 1891. Said
amounts to be appropriated among
the several Gurveyors OF each districl
as the Commissioners may deem best,
1t is further ordered that thi.
money be expended before the July
term and report auch expenditures
then made to the Court. Appro
priations are as follows:
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-04-16

The latest in the political world
is that the "Plumed Knight" of
Maine, the Hon. jim Blaine, has
entered tho race against Ben Har.
rison for the Republican ncmina-
ton for the Presidency. All right;
Ar. Blaine is the smartest man in
the party, aud we land him out once
before and can do it again.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-04-16
You Are in A BAD Fix.

But we will cnre you n you will pay as. OR
ed, who, By early Evil Hehlts, or Later IndIs-
etetlons, have trifed away their yigor Of Body.
Mind and Honhocd, and who suffer all those
effects which lead 10 Premature Decay. Con
ssurnption or insanIty. II this means you. send
Tor rna read our Beck or LIFE, written by the
by addressing DR.. Purker's Medical and Surgical
instit0ts, 1oS North Spruce et:, Nashville T<un
se5-1vr
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-04-16

Read The advertisement ia this
issue IF "Tho Southern Investment
and Saving Society Of Piedmont
W. Va. j. beats o saving bank or
any other investment DO CHS coun-
Try and is perfectly reliable. Notice
the list Of officers and directors.
men well known and some Of them
large property holders The asso.
station is regularly chartered under
thelaws oftbi5 yste and The officers
under heavy bonds. Henry Clag
Aydo is counsel for the company
and W. r White Of Terra Alta and
Duocan MeRa Of ibis place, Agents
for Preston county For any for.
iaer Information write 10 these par.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-04-16
ANNOUNCEMENT.

l hereby announce myself can
didatc for County, SrPERfSrgS-
DENT OF Schools OF Preston
County.
DUNCAN Mora.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-04-16

by the will Of the late p. T. Bar.
nun, Charles II. Seely, grand
son OF the Greatest Snowman, re.
cciyes two-thirds interest in the
show.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-04-16

The New England Methodist
Conference, in session at Boston
last week, by vote of $50 to Gil,
rejected the proposition, "Shall
women be admitted 2"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-04-16

Captain Loar and thirteen of his
deputies who shot down the strikers
at Norwood, Pa, have been ar
rested on a charge OF murder.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-04-16

Andrew Carnegie was arrested in
Pittsburg last week, charged with
contempt Of court.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-04-16

A. Gusoman is appointed in place of
Henry Albright at GAINESVILLE and
John Z. Howe in place OF John c..
Howe at Independence.
Court adjourned Wednesday eve
ming after three days session, and
after transacting considerable bust
ness. The next session will be held
in July, commencing first Monday.
Sea Foam Flour the pride Of the
Valley OF Virginia for sale by,
SHAFFER Brown & Co.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-04-16
TUESDAY.


bility Of building bridge near the
house of j. A. F. Eyerts and report
probable cost of same at July term.
Joseph ,DeBerry, Jacob cpppett
and Q. ~. Posten appointed viewers
of a proposed road petitioned for,
commencing at b. G. o. r. X. at
Corinth and passing through lands
OF Joseph DeBerry to Oakland road
near Philadelphia Run. Viewer.
to report,next term of Court. Same
order and same viewers on road to
run from west side of Snowy Creek
Bridge along north side of b. 4 o.
track to intersect Nordeck Settle.
ment road cast of Judge LOOMS
residence.
WEDNESDAY.
d. L. Wiles, w. II. Watkins and
Daniel Wiles appointed to view the
ground for change in county road
between David Wlles and Washing
ton Shayer's in Reno district, in
order to avoid steep grade of about
twenty degrees. Also as to opening
road leading west II miles to w
III. Shaver's, in order to connect
with road from there to Fellowsville.
At the request of Julius Scherr
and others, the old road leading
from Lewis Bush's past the old
Niles place to Maryland line is re-
established as a county road.
j. Ii. Shafcr, VIM. L. Fansler
and Allen Forman appointed to
view road from Phinoas Mlller's
through lands Of j. a. Arnold to
old road at James LilIcr's and com
ing out az Edgar Houser's.
James Hollis appointed Surveyor
of Roads IN Portland district, vice
Philip Nordeck moved to Union
district.
Clark May appointed Surveyor OF
Roads in Portland district, vice
Ami Forman removed from said
Road Precinct.
On petition Of Joseph NJ. Shaw
and others, the Court appointed
p. Feather, David o. Feather and
j. w. Cramer to view ground for
the proposed county road commcnc-
ing at a point near Marshal Len
hart's, on the Terra Alta and Bran
donville Pike, and running to
county road near the late Mrs.
Hillery's on Muddy Greek. Viewers
to report at the next term Of Court
On petition Of Levi +. Miller and
others, Joseph NJ Shaw, Levi i
Miller and VIM. II. Bishop were
appointed 70 view road from Centc
nary Church via way Morgan's
Glade to county road at Marsh il
Rodeheaver's and report at mex
term Of Court.
e. W. Forman appointed to have
fence removed off the limits Of ro ID
passing through lands Of Mrs. Julia
A. Fitzgerald, providing same is
not removed by June 18th next,
said Forman to notify party 1t once
Of this order
Geo. W. Burke appointed specisi
Surveyor ON Terra Alta Pike from
Eugene sypolts TO Rathbone.
George sis|sr appointed Surveyor
Of Roads 10 Precinct no. II, Port.
land district.
i. H. Fraukhouser appointed
Surveyor Of Roads ia Grant district.
'itS " itiiaIh MIN Dofly.
?. Il HoCrum appointed a com
missioner TO look after tho bridge Of
Fresh's Milland have same repaired
Also authorized to resell the re-
pairing Of bridge across Salt Lick
II parties to whom contract was let
neglect or refuse to do said work
Immediately
r. A Pcll authorized to have
tram road Of Ellis & Co. on New.
burg and Three Fork road 80
changed as not TO interfere with
travel on said road.
Christopher a Bergman granted
permission to build and operate a
tram road on edge Of county road
leading from Hovcsyjlle to Three
Fork
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-04-16

Baron Fava sailed from New
York fer Italy last Saturday.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-04-16
COUNTY Court.
Proceedings of tho April Term.

Proceedings Of the April Term.
Court convened Monday OF last
week with all the Commissioners
present.
NJ. +. Pell appeared before the
Court and asked for an inyestiga-
ton ofthe Green's Run bridge affair.
which on motion Was granted and
one o'clock Tuesday set Tor a
hearing.
D. j.. Mckenzie, Of Hoyesyille,
granted permission to lay board
walk from his store to the railroad
depot along bank of tie turnpike.
P. r. McCrum authorized to
have the floor OF the bridge across
Cheat on the n. W. Turnpike re-
paired.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-07-31
TO THE PUBLIC.

1 take this opportunity Of highly recommend
ing Dr.. Wong aim's abilities as physician to
all who have any diseases, especially those
whose complaints resist the treatment of other
physicians.
For two months suffered from impure blood
and disordered stomach, together with q sore
lip which failed to heal, and was finally per-
/. suaded to call and see DR.. Wong Him at his Of
fee, 639 Upper Main street. had q consulta
ton, and after an examination Of my pulse he
gave me powder for my lips and medicine inz
ternally, aud said he would cure me In ono
week or ten days, and at the expiration Of that
time declined to give me any more medicine,
because was cured, which statement I fully
endorse, for have not been SO well for long
time. JOSEPH r. DUBBS,
February 25, 1891. Los Angeles, Cal.
1 had been sick five months, paid out large
sums of money for doctors and medicines, but
derived no benefit. DR.: Wong Him was recon-
mended to me by friend. did not think
could get well, as my lungs ard kidneys were
very bad and getting worse all the time. DR..
Wong Him took me in this condition; he has
in two months time entirely. cured me, and
now feel it my duty to testify in his behalf
1 wish to recommend him to the public as an
efficient and skillful physician,
THOMAS WHITE.
Los Angeles, May 13, 1891.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-07-31
OTHER GRAIN MARKETS

SAN FRANCISCO, July 3O-wheat firm:
buyer season, sl.67sS; buyer, 81. $1.57; sell
Barley-Quiet; buyer season, s12O; seller,
81, 81 .O9a4; buyer 91 $1.19B.
Corn-1. 8002. l2X.
LIVERPOOL, July 3O-Wheat, quiet, demand
poor. No. 3 red western, spring, rs 1Od per
GENITAL, easy; Kansas winter, hard, rs 1O1Sd, firm
Corn-Denand fair for spot and poor for fu-
lures Spot. SIS lid per Genital, steady; July, 5s
1ONd steady; August, 5s Id, steady; .Septem-
Der, SIS lOl4d, steady.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-07-31

SAN PEDRO July 80, 1891.
The following were the arrivals and depart
ures at this port for the past "a hours:
ARRIVED
July 29.-Steamer Bonita, Leland, from San
Francisco and way ports, merchandise, to s. P.
Co.
July 90 Steamer Alcatraz, Johnson, from
aree1nwood, ,1 1880 railroad ties, to ?. CO:
Ballast Point $500 railroad lies, to s. P. Co
July 3O.-Steamer Coos Bay, Leland, from Gan
francisco and way, passengers and merchan
July 3O.-Steamer Falcon, Simmie, from Ava
lon, passengers and merchandise to W. T. Co.
SAILED.
JULY 29.-American ship Wachusett, Avry
to Nanaimo, In ballast.
July a9-United States cruiser Charleston,
Remy, TO Santa Monica, cruising.
July 3O:-sfeamer Coos Bay, Leland, te
San francisco ana way, passengers and mer
DUE TO ARRIVE.
July 31.-Steamer Corona, Alexander, from
IN Francisco and way, passengers and merch
andise, to p c. 8. s. Co.
Aug. 1.-Steamer Falcon, Simmie, from Ava
lon, passengers and merchandise, to w. T. Co.
Aug. 2.-Steamer Corona Alexander, from
San Diego, passengers and merchandise, to s
P. Co.
Aug 2.--Steamer Eureka, Smith, from Sar
Francisco and way, passengers and merchan
disc, to s. p Co.
DUE TO SAIL.
July 81. = Steamer Corona, Alexander, tc
San Diego and way, passengers and merchan-
disc, to P. c. s. s. Co N
Aug. 2.-steamer Corona, Alexander to sa1
francisco and way, passengers and merchan-
Aug. 2.-Steamer Eureka, Smith, to New
port, passengers and merchandise, to s. p Co
Aug. 2.-ateamer Falcon, Simmie, to Avalon
passengers and merchandise, to W. r. Co.
TIDES JULY 81.
High water, 7:13 a. M, GIL D. m.
Low water, 12:35' a. M, :21 p. m.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-07-31
FINANCE AND TRADE.
EXCHANGE REVIEW.


NEW YORK, July 30-The stock market today
was more active, but weak. Foreigners were
liberal sellers of Union Pacific, making that
stock the feature of the day. After weak
opening Chicago gas and Union Pacific led a
downward movement, and were Joined later by
st. Paul and Burlington. The close was fairly
active and weak, at or near the lowest prices of
the day. Final changes are all losses
Government bonds steady.
MONEY QUOTATIONS..
New YORK, July 30.-Money on call easy;
closed offered at per cent
Prime mercantile paper, 514(07 per cent.
Sterling Exchange - Steady. 6O-day bills,
N.s4ts; demand s4.ssl9.
LoFDoN, July 80, p. m.-Closing consols,
money, ,952s; do account. 952s; q. s. Is,
119A: do 4las, x10zA.
Money-L@H per cent
BAR SILVER
NEW YORK. July 30.-Bar silver, per or.
$1O0ls.
LONDON, July 3O.-Bar silver, rs 13-l6d. per
ounce
BAN FRANCISCO, July 30.-Bar silver, 81 90
0l.001a per ounce.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 30.-Mexican dollars,
Los Angeles herald., 1891-07-31
mHDIoAL.
DIR. WONG HIM.

rT>HE FIRST CHINESE PHYSICIAN ITO
i practice his profession in this city was Dr.
WONG HIM Has practiced here for sixteen
tl6) years. and his cures and successful treat
ment Of complicated diseases Is proof Of his
ability. He belongs to the six tn generation Of
doctors in his family. trial will convince
you OFFICE: $50 Upper Main st. P.O. box
564, Station G, Los Angeles, Cal.
TO THE PUBLIC: DR.. WONG HIM, $50
Upper Main st. has cured my mother Of the
typhoid fever in the short time of one week ,and
has left her entirely WELL and also has cured me
of tumor had on my left side. After suffer
ing for along time and receiving no benefit from
Others, l concluded to try the above gentleman
and now feel It my duty. to testify in his be-
half wish to recommend him to the public
as an efficient and skillful physician. MISS
CARRIE PEREIRA and MRS. d. @. PEREIRA,
$50 Garlardo st., Los Angeles, Cal February
81. 1891,
Los Angeles herald., 1891-07-31
LOS ANGELES LOCAL MARKETS.

So easy is its action, harmless and effectua
in relieving is Simmons Liver Regulator.