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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-12-31

The Prospectus Of Preston Coun-
ty, by Duncan McRa, IS a very val
liable hand book of information OIL
the business and resources Of the
county. The publication of it has
been delayed longer than the author
expected, but 5000 copies have
been printed and are now on the
market. Every citizen Of the coun-
ty should have at least one copy OF
it, as the price is very low and
places it in the reach Of all, and the
business and professional men could
not do better than to procure and
distribute a number OF copies, and
thus aid in attracting capital and
home-seekers to one of the very best
counties among "The West Vir-
ginia Hills" The book was copy
righted September 9th, 1891, and
has been issued from the Journal
Printing House of this place.
Among the many fine illustrations
is beautiful picture OF Kingwood,
photographed by w. o. Shaffcr, of
Terra Alta. Some of our public
buildings are also given, the NJ. Il.
and Presbyterian Churches, the
Court House, Gordon House, Jour
nal and Bank buildings, also a
number Of fine pictures of success
full business and professional men
of the county.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-12-31
Hon,s Thisl

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system Price, 7jc per bottle.
Sold by All druggists. Testimo-
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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-12-31
FORECASTS FOR JANUARY.
BY p. X. SMITH.

The storms in progress at the be-
ginning of the month will subside
about the End. Behind the ram
and snow cold wave will spread
over middle and eastern sections.
reaching the Atlantic about the 3rd;
look for intense weather to follow
especially in northern sections on
the line of storm movements.
About the 5th change of temper
ature will follow with rain and
snow on the 9Th and 9TH which will
be attended with freezing and ex.
treme cold in northern and north.
eastern sections. About the 10th u
warm wave will spread over middle
and eastern sections, which is
always in advance of storms. The
10th, 18th, 18th and 18th are days
in which storms are in progress,
attended with rain, snow and cold
wave following behind the rain and
snow. On the evening OF the 10th
the cold snap will relax and milder
weather will follow with rain, sleet
and snow on the 18th and 18th, and
cloudy freezing weather up to the
2lst, and when warm wave will
spread over all sections Of the coun-
try. The 21st, 22nd, 23d and cath
are storm days, of which the % is
central in middle sections. These
storms in most middle and southern
sections will be attended by electric
phenomena. This will be the most
stormy period within the north.
Intense cold weather is most sure
to follow in the rear Of the storms.
Make such preparations as are
needful to secure your comfort.
The 28th and 10Th are attended
by the same disturbing elements.
centering on the above dates with
As much intensity as at the previous
date, the 3d. Very energetic dis
turbances will take place At these
dates, and Will be expressed in
severe storms, Billiards etc. or when
meteorological compensation is not
expressed through it's normal chan
nels earthquakes become the medi-
nm Of electric compensation. The
month will close very cold.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-12-31
CIRCUIT COURT.
Proceedings OF the December
Term. Continued from
Last Week.

Sheriff use Cheat River Lumber
Co., VS.. J. W. Hardesty ct al.
Debt on Bond, case as to .. f.
Hardesty, dismissed.
State VS.. William Jehu and Chat
fin Smith. William fined S. and
costs and case discontinued against
Jehu and Chaflin.
State vs.. Joseph s. Miller. Fell
ony, continued till next term with
Isaac G. RAlphsnyder and Peter X.
Smith as sureties i'll the penalty Of
$500.
State VS.. j. j. Stoer, Felony.
found at this term. Case contln-
ued and defendant held in the sum
of $1,000 to appear ut next term
with W. G. Morley and M. S. Dip
pold rs securities.
John p. Jones and Joseph Jack
son allowed 81 each for two DAYS
services rs Jury Commissioners for
this court.
The following costs of this term
are payable out OF the State Treas
ury for Felony cases State vs.. }
S. Miller-Jehu Jenkins $3.50.
William Bla ney 81, G. w. Martin
$i.75, j. K. Monroe 81.
State vs.. Seth Emerson. James
|. PerIill 81, Isaac Cassidy 1.60,
John u. Williams s1.sO, NJ. W.
Shaffer 81, j. w. Shaffer $14.40, j.
L. Shaffer $3.50, Marcellus Gull
81, J. 9. Shaffer $2.40, and Mary
A. Fortney 81. Total OF all allow
ances $36.15.
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SCHOOL REPORTS.

Report Of Howesville School for
the first month ending Nov. 27,
Enrolment "a. Percent Of daily
attendance 90. Those not absent {:
Agnes and Walter Myers, Ethel,
Rosa, Ada, Willie aud Lowell
Bromhal, Myrtle and Benjamin
Plum and George Rhodes.
For the second month ending
Dec. 20. Enrolment 80. Aver.
age daily attendance so. Percent
of daily attendance 80. Those
neither absent nor tardv Ethel
Rosa and Ada Bromhal, Eulala
Wright, George Rhodes and Benja.
min Plum. Patrons and trustees
are cordially invited to visit the
school and to cooperate with Us in
making it success.
j. A. STERLING, Teacher.
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The Eaton house is the finest in
town, in many respects. 1t is now
completed and is very handsomely
finished inside, with all the modern
conyeniences. bath room, cali bells.
heater, sliding doors. storm door.
pump on the back porch. beveIed
mirrors on the mantels. wIrdrobes
in every room upstairs. three
porches. one in front and two small
ones behind. and altogether il is a
gem of n house and AN addition Ia
the many beautiful residences Of the
town. 1t seems too bad that Mr..
Eaton is going away to the Smoky
City" just now when he has com.
pleted such q desirable home. Now
If Mayor Shaffer aud Mr.. Dan Faw-
cett will build their houses, along
this street, as they expect to, it will
be one of the prettiest in town.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-12-31

Col. John Rodeheavcr of the
Craborchard died Wednesday Dec.
%, 1891, aged 70 years and 20
days. The funeral services took
place on Christmas day at the Rode
HEAVIER Chapel, af. er which the re-
mains We're Laid to rest in the Gem
etery there. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. Joseph Feather.
A large crowd of friends and neigh
bors attended thus testifying to the
esteem and respect in which til
deceased was held. He is the LAST
one OF the old set and Of II family
of thirteen children, eight boys and
five girls. Their father John Rode
HEAVIER came from Woodstock, Va. =,
in 1907 and bought land from John
Chips on which his son Col. John
the subject Of this sketch resided
up to his death. The family of
thirteen were George, Christian,
Samuel, Joseph, Isaac, David, Will
lam, and John. We do not know
the names of the five girls. The
Colonel was married twice and had
four children by his frat wife. three
Of whom survive him, Jared III. the
Terra Alta furniture dealer, Fran k
who lives on the old bone farm and
the wife OF James Feather. The
other daughter married Joseph
Morgan, and died several years ago.
The deceased was Colonel OF the
10th Regiment and has lived a
long life Of usefulness. His sec
ond wife survives him, but no
children by her.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-12-31

Hon. W. S. Cappeller, Of Ohio,
President of the National Editorial
Association Of the United States,
has appointed the following as the
Executive Committee of the Legis-
lative Committee Of the National
Editorial Association
Owen Scott, Chairman, Bloom
Ington, I'll.
w. Q. L. JeWett, Shelbina, Mo.
J. Slidell Brown, KingwoOd,
w. Va.
II. p. Barhan, Petersburg, Va.
Thomas Chalfant, Danville, Pa.
Frederick Sasscer, Marlboro, Md.
Frank 3. Garrett, Syracuse, NY
Hon. Owen Scott, the Chairman
being mem Der Of Congress, is nov
in Washington and will probably
convene the Committee in that city
soon, 10 adopt measures for secur.
ing some proposed legislation.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-12-31

Teachers Report Cards printed
at this Office and sent by mail to
any address, 50 for IS cents, con-
tanning name Of teacher and school.
with blanks for name Of pupil and
signature Of parents and 80 arran.
gcd that credits may be given on
all the branches, attendance, de-
pertinent etc. Any number over
so one cent each additional. Send
for sample snl give us a trial. IT,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-12-31

THE JOURNAL STATIONERY STORE
has received its Holiday Goods.
One-third more space than ever be-
fore, and all flled fuU. You'll miss
it, no matter where you live in Pres
ton County, il you don't see e
assortment before you buy. Jour
nal Stationery Store, Kingwood.
w. Va.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-12-31
QUIZ CLUsBIEa List.

The year 1892 will be great year
IN the history Of this country and
every family should have ut least
one of the leading papers of the
country in addition TO their county
paper. We have arranged with the
following papers, both Democratic
and Republican, so as to acc ommo-
date any Of our readers
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-12-31

The St. Louis Christian Adpocate
rises "a remark that" The ap-
pointment Of Mr.. Stephen B..
Elkins 70 be Secretary Of War, in
place Of Mr. Proctor, resigned, has
mystifed the politicians, and oil
sorts Of theories are afoat as TO the
reason for the selection. Mr..
Elkins represents a faction in our
national politics which bodies no
good 70 the future; his associates
have been men more than one Of
whom have received attention at the
hands Of a Federal Grand Jury, and
be is believed to be O warm friend
Of Ar. Blaine. The appointment
is mentioned By the press generally
10 unfsyorable terms"
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a certain sport nan Of this town,
who shall be nameless, won't hunt
ing not long since, and before going
made a bet with another party that
he would get a wild turkey, but the
fates were against him and the Great
American Holiday Bird failed TO
show up, or down, either, 20 he
went 10 farmhouse and purchased
the finest, biggest turkey thev had
paying s1.7j for IL, killed 10 and re-
turned to town in triumph.
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A Christmas without snow is like
Fourth OF July without rain, it
don't seem natural. Peter Are
Smith promised the bows sleighIng
snow for the Holidays. but failed
to deliver the goods. Old Santa
Claus brought coasting s.eds to sew
eral Of the boys, but failed to leave
any snow, and so they are still not
satisfied.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-12-31

The State Bar Association will
meet in Petersburg. Jan 9Th and
9TH. Prof. William p. Wiley Of
the University and Hon. ". L.
Wilson, will deliver addresses.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-12-31

In this issue we publish a time
table of the weather in accordance
with the schedule account Of Rev.
Hicks and z. r. Smith both.
Read them over carefully and take
your choice.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-12-31
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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-12-31

Congress has done but little bus
mess vet nor wont do much till af-
ter the holiday recess. 1t takes some
time to get the Committees all made
up and get in good shape for such
important work.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-12-31

Fx-U nited States Senator Here
ford died at his home in Union,
Monroe county, this State, Decem-
Der %, 1891, Of pneumonia, after
an illness of two weeks. Frank NJ.
Hereford was born in Fauquier
county, Va, July 4, 1925. He was
lawyer by profession and took
quite an active part in politics. He
was elected to the And Congress
and reelected to the 43rd and 44th,
serving six years. he was then
elected to the United States Senate.
Since serving his time there he has
confined himself to his business at
home. In 1888 he was one of the
Electors from this State and voted
for Grover Cleveland.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-12-31

Kanawha county has FIVE candi-
dates for Governor, up to date, as
follows: Gen. &. @. Watts, Col. W.
A. McCorkle, Judge g. P. Snyder,
Hon. Malcolm jackson and Hon.
&. Il. knight.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-12-31

The ARGUS Office ia now fully
equipped with an elegant line Of
fine Stationary and can supply you
with almost anything in this line
very cheap. Come and see for
yourself
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-12-31

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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-12-31

The Democratic National Com
mite will meet in Washington
City, Jan. 21st to decide on the
time and place for holding the next
national convention.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-12-31

The Earnest Helper is ahead in
the hog line. A short time since
it published a tale about a modern
Methuselah that knocked out the
whole State press and now it comes
to the front with a hog bigger than
Jonah's whale, az witness the fol-
lowing from the last issue:
"Who said there was anything
little about Rowlesburg? Thurs
day the 10th was big day in our
town. Nearly everybody was at
Chris Burkholder's early in the
morning to see the big hog slaugh-
tered. 1t weighed just 900 pounds
in the ruff and S45 pounds me-. II
there has been heavier hog killed
in the State, we would like to
know it."
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-12-31

II ga green Christmas makes a
Fat graveyard" the undertakers are
in luck this winter and a good many
people will get into such a grave
condition, that they will never get
out of it. But this is a grave affair
and we should not be joking aboutit it.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-12-31
I I I

In spite Of the strong temperap &c
organization here, there was con
siderable drunkenness in town dur
ing holidays aud several arrests
we're made. The man who cele-
brates Christs Birthday by getting
drunk and making an ass ont Of
himself, has but little regard for the
eternal fitness Of things and should
be muzzled on all holidays before
being turned loose.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-12-31
I I I

The small boy is having a good
time now during vacation, but he
may get warm reception when
school begins again, for among the
many presents on thc Xmas Tree at
the NJ. e. Church, was a large bun
die of hickory withs for Miss Ida
Spahr, teacher of the Primary De-
partment, and 80 we have an Ida
there will be some Spahring around
down there when school opens up
again.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-12-31

These prices are cash in advance.
IL there is any paper you want,
not on this list, we can get it for
you. For sample copies address the
above papers or
THE ARGUS,
II Kingwood, w. Va.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-12-31
OUR MAN ABOUT TOWN.
He il still Sober and Right Side Up
With Care" as Usual.

Good-by, Good by, Old 1891,
To day your race is run,
And tho we par; from you IN tears,
We smile welcome to the glad New
Years.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-12-31

II is little rough on a preacher
and a Good Templar TO have TO
handle as many jugs rs the railroad
agent here does. In fact, II nc is
sworn to "Touch not, taste not, nor
handle not" we don't see how he
manages IT,.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-12-31

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julius K. Monroe,
SURVEYOR OF LAND

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mission. rs they can readily be sold and the
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time. and q record OF them will be kept al tbis
Ohice. The premium copies Will be sent a. the
request Of the agsnt as soon he has sent sum
Client subscribers TO entitle him 10 them.
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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-12-31

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DR.. ". SlM0NTOR.
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Government for Pensions or in
crease, write TO N. " FITZGERALD,
Washington, d. g. He Is a citizen
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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-12-31

During the past week the girls
who couldn't fill up their own
stockings hung them up and gave
old Santa Claus chance.
1t is said that Bro. Jim White
is very fond of Herring. and that he
even goes fishing this late in the
season, but we think this d mistake.
What difference bangs make in
the appearance of some girls. Some
look well and Others look i'll. Some
of the dear creatures trim and curl
them in such way as to be quite
irresistible. Others look like u COW
with board over her face to keep
her from hooking and jumping.
Some wear bangs to hide badly
shaped and empty forehead others
because they can't raise whiskcrs
and are determined to have hair on
their face some way. If nature in
tended it to hang down i'm front
and behind both, it wouli have
grown that way. At church we
noticed nice, pious young man,
during prayer, who seemed to be
knceling reverSntly and praying
softly to himself. In an unguard-
ed moment his eye wandered to the
other side of the house and caught
another rising over bench like the
morning sun and shining under
some banged hair like the evening
star, and that young mans prayers
and plety WAS gone and forgotten
in moment.