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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-01-14
A JCSTo OF OUTSIDE INTBRLoPERs
Debating THE NOMINATIONS
OF PRESTON COUNTY
REPUBLICANS.

As we were moralizing to n group
D: young men on the beauties and
comforts of clear conscience, a
never-faiIing appetite, twelve
hours snooz~r, and the good people
.inging Your praises every time you
contribute dollar to the support of
expounding. Propounding and
pounding of theology and doxology,
AMI sending those who have sue.
ceeded in living through the age OF
the good die-young, SO they can be
sent to some heather country to fill
the poor heathens with civilization
and gastronomic pains, n dollar,
which, if properly expended on a
moon light night when the air is
slightly viviicited with vocalic
com bustion OF "We.won't-go- home
till-morning." boys, which would
make you feel that you were the
proud possessor of all that is on the
land and in the sea, political
worker of the Spoils party inter
rupted us inst as our moral was
bout to adorn tale, and said
"Lounger, uneasy lies the head
Vt the man who is around seeking
the nomination of n political Office
1T the coming election 70 when he
suddenly stopped with the sxclamI
ton pointing downward. for he
knew he had touched the tender
cord in our liver, which would ciuse
us to delve down into his story. box
for further Information which il
'gitating and racking the brain OF
the enemy in the Banner county.
Eyes" we said, with that so.
Iemnity and e.rnesttess which has
always characterized our every ut
terance through political year,
but they don't stop at lying" we
continued as our voice grew more
heroic and beg IN to crinkle in the
diaphragm, "they would actually
steal the other fellows nIght-cap
we're they placed IN the same bed on
y zero night" For the next few
moments the political worker gazed
ut us with admiration, and ah--
there ! and raising his voice to the
highest point on Beverly Hill. said
"Sir, the eyes Of che whole county
are riyeted on the columns of the
only paper in the county which has
the enterprise to keep the people
posted on wha; the politicians and
oiiice-seekers are dong a paper
which is pointing out and exposing
the traps which are being set to
cttch the man whom the Bosses
propose to lay upon the political
shelf. Il thsre is any information
whi;h can divulge which will
tighten my load Of political wisdom
you have only to apply the reporto.
rial pump" and the political work.
err looked the very picture OF
Weather Prophet Smiths Christmas
snow.
being a law abiding citizen, and
one who believes in holding the Law
so az 20 keep she Sheriff away from
our door, you might tell us whom
the Bosses have decreed shall wear
our good friends shoes, az there i.
a vague rumor that Neil Justrl
Fortney is to DC led to the sham
bles and shamboodlcd, II You can
fnd such a Word in the last vii and
bequest Of Noah Webster" and W,
let fall a drop from our eyelet foi
the accommodation Of our lead
pencil, which was getting very dry
Your request is one which
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-01-14

Ii is said that the Town Council
has about decided to extend Price
Street on through W. G. Browns
meadow to point opposite the
depot, and from there across to il.
Mr.. Brown proposes to deed to the
Corporation fifty foot street. free
gratis for nothing.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-01-14

Persons suffering from Ia grippe
are speedily and permanently cur
ed by Humphreys Specifics Nos.
One and Seven. Number one Al.
lays the foyer, pain and inflammation
while No. Seven cures the Cough,
Hoarsoness and Sore Throat.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-01-14

Willis sheridan Taylor is going
10 open out shoe store in connet.
ton with bis shop Look out for
some changes that are near 1T hand.
but which We are not at liberty TO
diyulee as ret.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-01-14

George Williams seems to be the
most popular man zoo town. as he
WIS the only one Of the Old Council
vi o was re- elected eithout opposi.
ton. lie WIS on both tickets and
WIS bound TO get there, and. By
George . he did " tb both feet.
AB0Us WEST.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-01-14
OUR MAN ABOUT TOWN.
Pointed Pencil Paragraphs Pertinent
TO Politics and Prominent
People.

Leap Year his leapel upon us
aud the girls are on the jump, so
boys keep away, from the girls ]
say, aud give them lots Of room.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-01-14

At the Corporation election last
Thursday, the old ticket was re-
elected by small majorities. An
opposition ticket was brought OUT
that morning and it scared the
other fellows up, so that some of
tdem hustled around pretty lively
all dry or they would have been
beaten. A larger vote than usual
was cast, and now that the people
have given che old officials another
chance. in spite of the fact that but
little was done for the town the past
year, we hope to have more sub
stantial Improvement made this
coming year, and ns The old "city
dads have promised to do better,
we will wait aud see.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-01-14

The other night William Gordon
Worley was heard talking in his
sleep. and this was his refrain
"Of all sad words Of tongue or pen,
The saddest are these. Leap Year
comes again"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-01-14

james Alexander Brown returned
Tuesday from q visit in Baltimore.
and 20 The great relief N some OF
the young ladies' Of the ow 5 did not
bring q wife home with him, as It
was reported ne would.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-01-14

One night during the recent
snow, q certain young lady, who
shall be nameless, was out sleigh
riding. seated between two gentle
mon. She had her hands comfor-
tably encased in warm muff, and
by subtle coincidence. both gem
tlemen slipped hand in on each
side ct the same time, while the
young lady gently withdrew hers,
and there her admirers sat squeez-
ing each others hand. with the girl
so full Of laughter that she could
hardly contain herself. Ate
awhile she quietly remarked. Now.
if you gentlemen are done squeezing
each others hand, / would like to
have my muff." 1t was too good a
joke to keep and little bird told
us all about it.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-01-14
sorrow.
OBSERVER.

CHESTER = lamp With the light Of the morning.
Ssvsse>8sr-s, sriis kset'sfsg Lsrst O. Nss YsvA
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-01-14

FOR you CANT ALWAYS TELL BY
TIE SIZE OF A FOOT HOW 1T CAN
TRAVEL IN A SPLIT UPPER
ANDA gIPPED HEEL.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-01-14

NEIL's SHOES TO BE PRESENTED TO
DAVE EVEN If HEHAs TO SPLIT
AND RIPTuEM IN THE HEEL
IN ORDER To OFT
THEN ON
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-01-14
TIE LoUNGER's

MoRkLIzING STARTS A POLITICAL
WORKER TO EXPOSING THE So
caRTs or THg INNgR CIR.
cLx OF PRESTON
COUNT.
THE STATE BOSSES HAVE NOTIFIED
TIE CONTROLLERS THAT A DA-
yID MsLASCTHoN woT.
RING RosETrE MUST
ADoRN THs PoLITI-
CAL GRAVE or
NEIL JUsTUs
FoRTSEY.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-01-14

comes aglin.'
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-01-14

fh''fNo 'DVAb NOttlNnlo~
sionor Shaw appointing some Demo
cratic Road Surveyors, and alleges it
was done for political considera
ton, when it is we'll known fact
that Mr.. Shaw owes his lection to
both Republicans aud Democrats.
His election was not made politi.
cal issue. Some of his most enthu-
siastic supporters we're Democrats.
while OIL the other hand his bitter.
est opponents we're found in the
Republican party. II Mr.. Shaw
saw ct, in the exercise of his sworn
duty, to appoint a Democrat for
Road Surveyor who would perform
his duty without first consulting his
own private interest, what right
have his enemies to criticise him (?
Let them show that the men Mr..
Shaw has appointed TO Office are
not honest aud capable. They dare
not impeach the honesty and capa.
bility Of the KingWood District
Road Surveyors.
AS for Mr.. Thomas Hawker, he
needs no defense at my hands. lie
has proven himself the peer Of any
Of the would.be critics in news.
paper controversy, q fact which
"E1 Road Surveyor" learned to his
sorrow.
OBSERVER.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-04-01
From Thursdays Daily.


Note our great offer this week.
1t will pay you to look it up and take
advantage of it.
The County Commissioners have
decided to advertise for bids for sod
ding the court house grounds on the
basis Of city Engineer Haynes
plans.
Word came from the bedside of
Mr.. John G. Simpson at nine O'Clock
this morning that he was in critical
condition and his friends feel anxious
about him.
The examination in the case OF
Fuller VS.. Fuller in the municipal
court was suddenly postponed last
night to give an opportunity to pro-
duce additional testimony. Although
a day for its continuance has not been
definitely decided upon, it is believed
it will be taken up this week.
The Ministerial Association OF
the Mankato district of the M. e.
church had very pleasant and profit,
able meeting at ST. Peter yesterday
Rev. Geo. R. Hair, President; Rev
Phillips, of Tracy, vice president, and
Rev. A. j. Williams, of Redwood
Falls, secretary, were the officers elect
ed officers for the ensuing year.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-04-01

met in the extreme far west. Rev.
John Barbour, of this city, will prob
ably represent this district at the as
sembly, he having been nominated
last fall.
-Therea are bright prospects of Man
kato securing fur factory next fall.
A Mr.. Metzke, who was so unfortu-
nate as to have been burned out DUR
ing the Chicago fire years ago, and
who since that time has been in other
business, was in the city yesterday
looking the ground over. He express
ed himself as well pleased and in the
course of a week or ten days will
locate definitely, providing he can
secure the land he wants for factory
purposes.
Out here in the wild and woolly
west" spring is at hand with her gen.
tie breezes and the farmers are at
work seeding, while way back in the
bliZzardy east the people are using
toboggans in their sugar bushes to
get the sap down from high snow
banks as will be seen by the following
from the Carthage, N. Y, Republican
of March 23rd:
In some of the large sugar bushes
of Lewis county there is in many pla-
ces over II feet of snow and work will
be impossible until there is a heavy
thaw. AS it is now the sugar makers
would have to tap the trees about
midway between the trunk and top
and run the sap down a toboggan
slide to the place of boiling. Those
who tapped their sugar bushes ten
days ago, are wondering when they
will see their sap buckets again.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-04-01
From TUESDAYS Daily

A marriage license has been
granted VIM. Conrad and Louise Cur
junkung.
"A marriage license has been grant
ed Hugh N. Jones and Ellen Williams,
both of Judson.
There is talk of building Town
Hall in Decoria township, and for the
purpose of securing incorporative pa
pers several citizens of the township
were in the city yesterday, consulting
one of the legal lights.
The Hanford Produce Co. have
moved their office from Front street
TO the j. III. Long old stand on Second
street, where hereafter Manager
Hunter will be found ready to receive
callers.
"A lew time card on the Omaha
R'y goes into effect Sunday, April Sd.
Train No. 4, St. Paul, Minneapolis
& Chicago express will depart at 1921
pm. instead of 1887 pm. as now, and
train No. II, Gilmore accommodation
will depart at 2:25 pm. instead of 2:30
as now. These are the only changes
effectIng time of trains at Mankato
Although it has been decided to
hold the summer school at Sleepy Eye
instead of here, it is highly probable
that there will be two weeks insti-
tute at the State Normal school in
the month of July. Mrs. S, G. Stevens
exerted every effort to have the sum
mer school held here and not being
successful, it is thought the next best
thing will be given this locality.
The General Assembly of the
Presbyterian church is to meet at
Portland, Oregon, in May. This will
be the first convention either in the
political or religious world that ever
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-04-01
From Saturdays Daily.

There are only four prisoners in
the county jail. The sheriff and his
deputies have enough to do however
"A marriage license has been grant
ed to Geo. H. Perry, of South Dakota,
and Anna V. Pratt, OF Sterling. 1t
will be noticed that the young men
of Dakota know where to come when
they are in search of a life-partner.
The Mccormick Harvesting Ma
chine Co. has published a neat pamph-
let Of 4S pages, containing informa-
tion as to their machines. The front
cover displays a colored scene Of
Tipened grain, while the back COW
er presents the scene from photo
graph taken on the site of the Cen
tennial at Philadelphia, in 1876.
At meeting of the Mankato cat
tie Co. held at the office of J. G. Kol-
lar yesterday it was decided to go to
Texas and purchase 1900 head of cat
tie to be put upon their ranch. The
affairs of the company are reported as
being in a most prosperous condition.
The remains of Louis Schmitker,
aged % years, who died at Sioux City.
yesterday, were brought here last
night for interment in the Glenwood
cemetery. The deceased is son of
Rev. Mr.. Schmitker, pastor. of the
German Methodist church, of this
city. Funeral services will be held in
above church tomorrow afternoon at
two O'Clock.
Mr.. Fred Sheppard, one of the
popular young students at the High
school, met with an unfortunate ac-
cident yesterday afternoon. He made
a mis-step while making his egress
from the school building and sprained
his ankle. He was assisted to his
boarding place and is being cared fol
in excellent shape Mr.. Sheppard will
not be able to be out for week OF
more.
The Rock county Herald in speak.
ing ola respected citizen of this city
says: Loren Cray, Esq, who assist.
ed in the prosecution of the Merkel.
Henton case, went to Worthingtor
by special train Sunday morning and
from there to his home in Mankato
Mr.. Cray won great favor in this place
by the excellent ability he displayed
in the trial. His argument to the
jury was mastery effort. and the
common opinion is that in this case
he was more than match for his
distinguished opponent, Mr.. Erwin.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-04-01
(From Wednesdays Daily.)

School desks, maps, globes and
black boards. J. P. Reed, Mankato. 80
Mrs. Paul Aagen, aged IS years
died this morning. She has been
falling for sometime. Deceased
leaves husband and three children,
of whom all are able to care for them
selves. The funeral will take place
at the German Catholic church Fri
day morning.
Prof. Pierson, Of Mortified col
lege will supply the pulpitin the Con-
gregational church next Sunday
Prof. Pierson is considered man Of
great intelligence, and without doubt
large audience will be present to
hear him preach.
DR.. e. j. Davis has removed his
office to No. 800 South Front street,
civilians block" over Golden Lion
Store. Aft
Several citizens were treated to a
runaway this morning shortly after
seven o'clock. The animals ran up
Front Street to point near Klein's
furniture store where they were stop
ped. The wagon was somewhat dam
aged but not seriously. The name of
the owner Of the wagon was not learn
ed.
Mr.. VIM. Stewart, student at
the State Normal school, and who is a
residentof North Mankato, has shown
enterprise and set a good example for
other citizens on that side of the
stream. Mr. S. has begun to lay a
sidewalk in front Of his property on
Belgrade Avenue.
Mr.. Ed. Weaver is having har-
ness made by H. G.. Morgan, at the
harness shop Of w. B. Walker, that
will probably eclipse anything of its
kind heretofore seen in this city. The
harness is made of an English style to
match the surrey, owned by Mr..
| Weaver. Without doubt Mr.. Morgan
is a fine workman and his handiwork
will no doubt be appreciated.
The Minneopa Rebekah Degree
Lodge No. y was instituted last night
in Odd Fellows hall, with IS charter
members. by Mr.. A L. Bolton. of St.
Paul, Grand Secretary of Grand Lodge
of Minnesota, l. O. O. f., and Mrs. E.
P. Peterson, Of Owatonna, Secretary
of Minnesota State Rebekah conven-
tion. This new lodge is the largest
charter member lodge in the state
'Hhe following officers were elected:
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-04-01
Personal.

Mrs. c. e. Chandler, of Mapleton:
is in the city visiting relatives.
Mr.. Edw. Wilkins has gone to Wash
ington, d. G.
Mr.. VIM. Plymat, Of Mapleton,
came up this morning on legal bust
ness.
Mr.. Milo Gates, former resident
of this city, but now of Elysian, was
in the city last night shaking hands
with his old friends.
Mrs. Josephine Odee arrived from
Endora, Iowa, this morning for the
purpose of attending at the bedside
of Mr.. j. G. Simpson.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-04-01
Two Daily Trains to Montana And
Pacific Coast.

On and after April Sd, trains on the
Northern Pacific railroads will run as
follows: Train Number Three will
leave st. Paul 900 am. daily, running
through to Spokane, Seattle, Tacoma
and Portland via Butte, Montana.
Train Number One will leave ST..
Paul 4:15 pm. daily, running through
to Spokane, Seattle. Tacoma and
Portland via Helena, Montana. Both
trains carry complete equipment of
Pullman first-class sleepers, tourist
sleeping cars, free colonist sleepers,
day coaches and dining cars.
Montana, Eastern and Western
Washington folders, Wonderland"
book, Sportsmen's Guide. Yellowstone
Park, Broadwater Hot Springs and
Alaska folders for the season of 1892
are out of press. Any of these publ
cations will be mailed free on appli-
cation TO General Or District PaSSen-
ger agents. Northern Pacific Rail
road, or to Chas. S. Fee, G. P. & T. A.
n. P. r. r., ST. Paul, MINI. 307t2d&w
Everybody buys the Budlong Disc
q
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-04-01
From Fridays Daily.

The Rev. j. S. Haywood, Maple
ton, preached his farewell sermon last
Sunday morning and evening at that
place. The church was crowded to
its full capacity at both services and
he leaves for his new field attended
by the best wishes and friendship of
all church-goers in Mapleton.
A-Amboy Herald: A friend OF S. W..
Miller's living in China, Cal, sends
him a sample of beet sugar. 1t is OF
delicious flavor and looks like granu-
lated sugar. He says that over 1000
acres will be put in by the factory
there next year.
The Mankato Presbytery, which
Includes territory covering about 40
churches, will hold their spring meet
ing at Window, on Tuesday evening,
April u, 1892. The above Presby-
terry is considered the Banner Pres
bytery" of.the State along the line Of
missionary work.
MI 1oseph LanuA"iiiiiio' "1'
working away vi an elesanO oi"u!o
bnls morning Wien LEE n,s'
porUei enVeleu anu 'i'ei 0on',''Ui
4ues'iohine Ine u uo o."Co - - -
~aiho ou0. 'O 4nny
Sai,io Oio laonoi "a 49, p
"tiu ho n'u nv VI So =.
ii' nus in'i,i-" ~ - -
wv i"'o lOi 'No 's"i' NV"
line plds were opeheu yesueiuas
AFTERNOON ny uhe department u .oii0
WORKS, lor tne grauing ol odAei az
from Morelanu ave. W Ule eAOeneion
oI fleasahC sVreeV' Inc "iu' Wei 40
p" q, oso M
1Thonas nuniavv 250 90
John Mccall ............. .245 90
j. Landkammer ............. ,O9o w
Jonh bowen ''..'''..''''..'' l'0'o %
After due consideration, MI. Bowen 5
bid was accepted. In case there is
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-04-01

All kinds Of grass seed for sale by ]
G. Roller. Ats
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-04-01

Everybody buys the Budlong Disc
Harrow from J. G.. Roller. Alta
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-07-22

noticed that they were adjoining those
Of Miss and Mrs. Beaufort.
We went home together that night
and laughed and talked a good deal.
think mother told Mrs. Beaufort
what we had been doing, but l did not
hear II. know that several days later.
after my two weeks Of married life were
over, went to call on Miss Beaufort.
We had pleasant time together, and
just as was about to leave the old lady
came in.
II forgot 10 ask you. Mr.. Silver, what
you thought Of married life," said she.
Miss Beaufort looked horrified. but
laughed.
Mother has been telling you, has
sheY' said l.
"She has" said she.
"Well," said /, during the two weeks
I was married read three good books.
gained four pounds in weight, saved
E5 los, besides paying mother for my
wife's board and the tickets TO Drury
Lane"
"And who were you married tor
asked Miss Beaufort.
IL forgot to look" said I. hurried
home to see who my wife had been. The
envelope was just as had placed in in
my desk drawer. tore il open. and
there was the name Of Miss Beaufort.
"Well." said |. mother made her an
imitation wife. now will try to make
her real one"
And SO did. New York Mercury.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-07-22
CHAPTER ll0l.
passed MAY 81 lSq9 }

VI doH'h shhg -is io'-f
AN ACT comforting additional powers upon
the city council OF the city Of Providence.
IL Is enacted by the General Assembly as fol-
lows:
Section I. The city council Of the city Of
Providence is hereby empowered TO cause to be
defined, established, and recorded. a grade or
grades for all private ways or streets In said
city, such grade or grades 10 be defined, estsb-
lished, and recorded In the same manner that
public highways are or may be defined, estab-
lished. aud recorded by general law.
Sec. 2 Every person who shall hereafter de-
sire to have recorded or placed on file in the
Office Of the recorder Of deeds Of said city any
plat or map Of private lands having any pri-
vale way or street shown thereon shall first
cause "A grade grades Of all such ways or
streets 10 he defined and established by the
city council Of said city, as provided In the first
section hereof; and said recorder OF deeds shall
not record nor receive on file In his ONCE any
such map or plat until the grade OF grades Of
all such ways OF streets have been 80 defined
and established as hereinbefore provided.
Sec. g. The grade or grades 80 defined. es-
tablishcd. and recorded for all such private
ways or streets shall be the lawful grade OF
grades therefor when the same shall respect
lively become public highways: but no action
Of said city council, nor Of either branch
thereof. authorized by this act, shall make said
city liable for repairs Of, nor for any damages
VI ons hhih 'bat hiaN o''uT "iihin any VI
either Of such ways or streets. until the same
shall have been duly accepted and declared to
he public highways and all expenses that may
be incurred In defining, establishing. and re-
cording the grade or grades for any and all
private ways and streets under this act shall
be paid by. and may be recovered by, said city
In an action Of the case against any, all, or
either OF the owners thereof respectively.
Sec. 4. This act shall take effect Immediately
upon its passage.
certify the foregoing To be true copies.
GEORGE II. UTTER
nf nj
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-07-22

Il IL thought that the Interstate road
will be open as far as South Attleboro
this week. The Attleboro Sun says:
"were the wiring done the cars could be
run to Pawtucket with less than a days
work upon the line" and then rightly
continues: "Pawtucket people are asking
anxiously when the cars are to be run
ming. They will be liberal patrons Of
them for pleasure trips over the line when
10 10 completed"