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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-06-29
THE FOURTH OF JULY.
How the Big Columbian Holiday will
Be Observed in Preston County.

All over the county we hear of
preparations to celebrate tho great
and glorious Anniversary of our
National Independence. Every
place seems to want to celebrate at
home and have good time without
going abroad.
AT KfNGwooD.
AS announced last week, prepa-
rations are being made for a ccle-
bration here, and the indications
are for big time. A picnic will
be held in the Brown Grove, west
OF town, where everybody is invited
to come with their baskets. The
exercises will begin at 1890 A. M.
The orators of the day will be Col.
K. w. Monroe and Hon. w. NJ. o.
Dawson. Refreshments will be
served on the ground from a stand
run by the Good Templars. In the
afternoon big game of base ball
and perhaps a Kallithumplan Pa
rade will be the attraction. At
night literary and musical enter
tainment will be gwen in the Court
House, free to all. Performance to
begin at s o'clock. After this a
lawn fete on Court Square and
Festival by the Good Tcmplar
Lodge.
REEDSvILLB.
The Junior Order Lodge has the
matter in charge and is preparing
for q big time. A basket picnic
in the Grove and addresses by pops
ular speakers. Everybody invited
to come and take part.
MAsoNTowN.
We are requested by the commit
tee to announce a picnic and gem
eral good time at this place also, as
preparations aIo being made for
the day.
HERRING.
Nothing going on during the
day, but big festival in the church
at night.
INDEPENDENCE.
Lyon Post, G.. A. r., have the
matter in charge and are making
preparations for picnic and ccle-
bration.
TUNNBLToN.
The G.. A. r. Post and Sunday
School will picnic at the Camp
Ground.
BONNEVILLE.
Hero the people never fail to have
a picnic and dance at the Platform,
and as usual good time is expect
ed this year. The exercises will
begin at 8 A. NJ. and the dancing
will last till midnight. Good music
and good order, and everybody IN
yited to come and have a good time.
RowLEsBURa.
AS will be seen by the local letter
in another column, preparations are
being made for big time.
CARMEL.
The people of this place and vi
cinlty will unite in basket picnic
and Sunday School celebration.
Addresses will be delivered and a
general good time is expected.
TERRA ALTA.
From the Oracle
The singing birds, waving trees,
blooming flowers and delicious
breeze that can be found in the
Fitz-Gerald grove, will add great
pleasure to the Sunday School pic.
mic to be held there or July 4th by
the Sunday Schools of Terra Alta.
No more beautiful spot for the pur-
pose can be found in Preston coun-
ty, and those who do not attend
will regret it. Several stands will
be erected where you will be sup
piled with all You want to cat and
drink. Let all turn out and enjoy
the day as it has never been enjoyed
before. A pressing invitation is
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-06-29

The Terra Alta postofIice changes
hands July 1st and will be moved
Saturday from the store of Farley
DeBerry to the front room of j. II.
RodeheaVer's furniture store. The
latter is having the room newly
papered and arranged, so that it
will make the handsomest office
Terra Alta ever had. The new
postmaster, Mr.. p. A. Fox, was APP
pointed some time since, but will
not take entire charge Of the Office
till Saturday, as he has been ar.
ranging his business So as to devote
all his time to the Office, and has
employed a clerk to take his place
in the general store Of Fox & Bros.
The Office changing hands at the
beginning Of new quarter makes
it much easier to settle the accounts
and make the reports.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-06-29
NEW X. OF P, OrfIoERs.


officers were elected foI
the ensuing term
Past Chancellor-F. NJ. Murdoch
Chancellor Commander-W. III.
Murdoch.
Vice Chancellor-Fslix Elliott, Jr
Prelate-Wilbur Posten.
Master Of Work-W. G.. Morley.
Master of Finance. NJ. Crane.
Keeper of Records and Seal.
NJ. Crane.
Master Of Exchequer-M. G. Fea-
Their.
Master at Arms--J. +. Copeman.
Trustces--Six months A.
Walls; twelve months, ID. M. Wot-
ring; eighteen months, w. Nj. o..
Dawson.
The above Trustees were also APP
pointed Auditing Committee. Past
Chancellor w. NJ. o. Dawson was
elected Representative to the Grand
Lodge, which cenvenes second
Tuesday in October at Mar.insburg.
Past Chancellor Frank NJ. Thomas
was elected Alternate.
The above officers will be duly
installed by the District Deputy at
the next meeting.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-06-29

John Robiuson's big show was
at Morgantown last Saturday and
well bet they took Ieyo Dorton
away with them. Jim Manear and
Lawrence Boke went over from
here to sec che elephant,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-06-29

From the monthly summary for
May, we give below some extracts
from the meteorological record as
furnished us by Mr.. George II.
Trembly, Of 1'annery, who is a
Voluntary Observer in the Weather
Bureau Of the Department Of Agn-
culture.
There was frost on tho 9Th; rain
fifteen days Of the month; cloudy
2i days; clear 10; prevailing wind
southwest; mean temperature, So;
the 9TH was the coolest day and 22d
the warmest Of the month, thormom-
eter registering IS on that day,
while it was down to 80 on the 9TH
aud &c on The 18Th; nearly freezing.
We hope air. TremblY will send
in his report more promptly here.
after, as it is nearly a month old
now.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-06-29

Governor William A. MacCorkle
is to deliver an address at Tammany
Hall on July 4th.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-06-29
suMMER ExcuRsIoN rIcEErs


TO all Northern and Eastern sea.
side, lakeside, and mountain re-.
sorts, to Deer Park and Oakland,
the Virginia Springs, Niagara Falls,
Luray Cayerns, Gettysburg, and TO
all other points where people gather
in search Of health and pleasure,
are now on sale at all Baltimore g.
Ohio ticket Offices at greatly reduced
rates. These tickets will be sold
from June ] to September 30, and
are valid for return passage until
October 81. Before selecting your
route or resort consult i. & o..
summer excursion book, in which
shortest routes and lowest rates,
via picturesque Il. & o." to all
resorts arc given from points on
that road cast Of the OHIO River;
profusely and artistically illustrated
This book can be procured free Of
charge upon personal application to
ticket agents, b. & o. r. r. Co.,
or yoa can have it mailed to you BY
sending name and address with ten
cents in stamps 90 Chas. o. Scull.
Con. Pass. Agent, Baltimore, sd.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-06-29

All over the county we hear Of
preparations to celebrate tho great
aud glorious Anniversary of our
National Independence. Every
place seems to want to celebrate at
home and have good time without
going abroad.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-04-13
LIQUOR RAIDS TUESDAY.

Mrs. Meroier's and william Newton's
Premises searched-The Former Fined.
Charles Lmoge was escorted to the House
of Correction Saturday by Sheriff Reeves.
He has a sentence OF one month to serve for
a conviction of O second offence OF selling
liquor.
The place kept by Mrs. MERCER at 1865
South Battery street was searched Tues
day afternoon by Chief Dumas and Officer
Cayea upon complaint OF the man who said
his wife got liquor of Mrs. MERCER The
officers tore up the steps of the stairs going
to tho second story and discovered the
hiding place, wherein were 23 bottles of
lager beer. Chief Dumas at ouce arrested
Mrs. Mercier, tho warrant charging her
with furnishing this mans wife with
liquor, and escorted her before the
City Court She denied the charge
and the case was postponed till Wednes-
day for hearing. Ball was fixed at S20O
She was next arragned for having on hand
to which she pleaded guilty and was fined
$42. 81, including costs. The lager beer
seized was ordered conflsoated. She failed
to find surety and was lodged in jail.
John MERCER. Der husband, is now serv-
ing his second sentence for violating Yer
mont's prohibitory law. She has also been
confined in the House OF Correction for sim
liar cause.
Sheriff Reeves raided William Newton E
saloon at the corner OF Champlain and
North streets Tuesday evening. He found
q pail of beer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-04-13

Business transacted for the week ending
April ~, 1898;
William Coates estate, Colchester, ap-
pointnsnt Ct Alkaline c. Coates admins
tratrix and Alonzo +. Barstow and Walter
Button oom missioneTs and appraisers; all
OF Colchester.
Eliza Murphy's estate Burlington, ap-
pointment of Thomas Murphy of Burling-
ton administrator.
Walter A. Eddy and Frank L. Eddy,
Burlington, appointment Of Dayton Ii.
Eddy guardian.
Jane Il. Bailey's estate Burlington, will
proved, letters testamentary issued and K.
B. Taft, O. p. Ray and Sher win ii. Flint
appointed commissioners and appraisers; all
of Burlington.
John Van Sicklen's estate, South Bur
ling ton, settlement OF administrator &C
account
Peter Buffers estate, Burlington, ap
pointment of Mira Butler of Burlington
ad mini,tratrix.
Patr OK Sheeran's estate, Burlington, sp,
pointment OF Byran J. Brown, administra
commissioners ani appraisers; all Of Bur
linglon.
Edward Hopkns' estate, Essex, appoint
ment of Leonora L. Hopkins administra-
trix and s. a. Brownsll and F. W. Boott
commissioners a I'd appraisers all 0 Essex
Caroline Ii. Mills estate, Burlington
letters testamsutary issued to Jonu A
Arthur and Henry Greene and E. Il. TAT
appointed commissioners and APPRAISERS
all of Burling ,oo.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-04-13
Montcalm Club EIeots Officers

At the semi ann ual meeting OF the Mont
calm club held at their rooms In Lauou's
block, the following officers were elected:
President, Jules Simays; first vice presi-
dent, j. b. Pare; second vice president, N.
st. George; secretary, n. J. St. Pierrs;
treasurer, f. saltus jr.; director, G.
Simays; marshal, p. Cradi; assistant mar
shall, L. p. Vincent; executive committee,
A. II. st. Pierre, A. Caise, d. f. Emo.
The club voted to hold its annual banquet
In few weeks and appointed commit
tee of five members to complete all ar
rangemeuts The club is in u hourishing
condition and have at large expense in
the last year elegantly furnished their
rooms.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-04-13

The Methodist Sunday school has elected
the following officer fer the ensuing year;
superintendent, L. Is. Lord assistant su-
rerintendent, j. L Hall; secretary. E. b.
Jones; treasurer, George l. Lang; librarian,
K. K. Severson; superintendent primary
department, Mrs. l. b. Lord; assistants,
Misses Adelaide G.. Babbltt and Bessie b.
Sherman.
The officers reports showed the Sunday
school to lie in q prosperous condition, the
average attendance for the past year being
26l, the largest in its history. This is Mr..
Lords 18th election.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-04-13
AN EXPENSIVE RUNAWAY.


Accident to Four Young People-One
uorse IxIllsd and Wagon Wrecked.
Carroll Il. Kinsman aud Charles L.
Walker, accompanied by Misses Allen and
Smith, left the city Sunday with fine team
belonging to II. G.. Smith. the livery IMAM, to
take ride. They intended to drive to
Jericho for supper but, fuding the roads In
a bad condition between Essex Junction
and Essex Centre, they concluded to return.
1t was very dark and at Essex Junction
the horses acted badly. At length one
horse bolted, and MIR. Walker, who was
driving, lost control of the beasts. They
darted toward the railroad tracks, of which
there are five, near tbs road. The fore
wheel of the wagon struck the large iron
rail sdswse aud was smashed. The jar tore
the top from Its fastenings aud that
went flying into the air, as also did the
three occupants Miss Allen having jumped
when the horses first started. This fright
ened the horses. In going through the de-
pot they cleared themselves from the wagon
which came in contact with some heavy
truck and in an instant they were lost in
the darkness, going up the track at a fright
full speed.
Happily, mono of the young people re-
ceived injuries and they soon picked their
way to the depot
Tho express was then about due,
and despatch was sent to Milton to hold
tho train II possible, but it was too late, the
train having passed that station and
in few minutes it was at the junction. The
party returned on the Burlington train.
Early Monday morning Mr.. Smith
drove to Essex Junction. He found that
George Wiley, keeper of feed stable
there, had one OF the horses in his barn, and
he reported that the other animal lay dead
up the track about two miles, having been
| struck by the fast express.
The damage is estimated at about $780,
Tho horses were among the best owned by
Mr.. Smith and, as might be expected, the
most valuable one was killed. The Wagon
was badly wrecked and only parts Of tn,
| harnesses were recovered.
After all 1t was a fortunate ending OF tn,
runaway, although 1t was an expensive rid
for the gentlemen.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-04-13

At tho annual communication Of Wash
ington lodge Fo. 3, F. and A. ~, held
April the following officers were elsctsd
and installed; C. G. Miller, w. NJ. Don
A. Stone, s. W.; j. L. Cushman, j. w.
Sayles Nichols, Treas W. c. Isham, Sec
F. E. Burgess, S. D., Howard Crane. J. D.
S. Story, jr., Chaplain; J. A. Clapp Mar
.hal; Il. E. Stock we'll, Organist; F. F..
Bradish, s. b.. Sias Hubbsll, j. S.; &. N.
Whitman, Tyler. A pleasant feature of the
evening was the presentation by J. A.
Clapp, In well chosen and fitting remarks
on behalf of tho memb ers, of past master .
gem to the retiring master, George w.
Lowrey. AT the close banquet was had
in the hall adjoining the lodge room, served
by Caterer Coon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-04-13

Was u Former Burlington Hotel-Keeper.
Tes death on Sunday of ''Uncls" Saul
Bishop Of Bolton has already been an
nouncsd in these colu nina. Mr.. Bishop WAS
for over half century prominent in Chit
tenden county politics as an active member
Of the democratic party. He was born in
Richmond in 1909 and learned the wheel
makers trade. For II years he was sta
ton agent at Richmond. He then went in
to the hotel business, being for some time
proprietor of the Franklin House, which
was on the site Of tho present Van Ness
House in this city. Some 20 years ago he
located in the hot ! at Bolton, and made the
Bishop House famous as summer resort.
In 1889 he married Julia, daughter Of Col.
Isaac Gleason, and a sister of the late Col.
Rolla G. Gleason of Richmond. Two chill
dren were born to them, II. II. Bishop, now
In the postal service, and the late Mrs.
| Helen Pierce of Hartland. Mira. Bishop
died in 1877 Mr.. Bishops funeral will be
held from his late homo this morning at
| $3.50 o'clock.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-04-13
A FREIGHT CONDUCTOR INJURED.

II. A. Woodbury. Struck by Bridge
south of New Haven Junction Monday.
II. A. Woodbury., conductor of No. 10
freight train bound north, was struck by a
highway bridge over the track near the
Spring Grove camp meeting grounds, two
miles south Of New Haven Junction, Mon
day afternoon. He was standing on an I'M
commonly high car, looking back ward, and
the cross piece Of the bridge hit him about
half an inch from the top of his head. He
was Knocked down and did not know that
he was badly hurt until one of the brake
men called his attention - the blood upon
the back of his head at Vergennes. He was
then partially dazsd. A physician was
despatched for at Ferrisburgh and when the
train reached that station the wound was
dressed. The cash was a bad ono and three
stitches were taken to close 1t. The injured
man was taken to his home at st. Adams
on tho flyer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-04-13
A SERIOUS ACCIDENT.
Hr Frank Il. Lord issshot Accidentally
While Pickerel hunting.

sad and serious accident befell Mr.,
Frank L. Lord of South Burlington while
shooting pickerei at Shelburne pond. lie
had just drabled a large fish, and succ's4-
fully landed 1t in the boat, but in some
manner the struggles of the fish discharged
a second gun which was laying at full cock
with the mugzle pointing toward Mr.. Lord.
Tho gun wa. heavily loaded with buck-hot
and the chsrgs entered Mr.. Lords left arm
just below the shoulder, shattering the
bones and causing fearful wound. He
was two miles from home, whore he was
at once taken, thence to the hospital in this
city, some five miles, but he withstood the
ordeal bravely. DR.. Bingham attended him.
1t was found necessary to m rutate the in
jurod member, and at last accou n he was as
cheerful and comfortable as could be ex
pected under the distressing circumstances.
He is the manager of Mr.. y. l.. Ovens
farm in South Burlington, 81 years old,
and it is hopel he will recover from the
shock. Mr.. Owen was with him when the
accident occurred.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-04-13

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward FOR
any case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured By
Halls Catarrh Cure
r. J. CHENEY & Co, Toledo, o.
We, the un dersigned, have known /. j. Che
ney for the last Is years and believe him per-
fectly honorable In all business transactions
and financially able TO carry out any obliga-
tons made 10y their firm.
NEST Il TRUAX. Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
o. WALDING, kTNNAN a MARVIN, hole
sale Druggists. TOE 10, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure 10 taken internally, act
ing directly upon the hlool and mucous sur
faces OF the system. Test imonias sent free.
Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
When you are troubled W III diHzin "a, your
appetite all gone, aud u feel bad Morally,
take few doses f DR.. lie ry laXto S Man.
drake Bitters, aud you will be- surprise d at the
improvement in your feelings. Every bottle
warranted TO give satisfaction,
Said noted man of 90 years, my mother
gave me Downs Elixir for coughs and colds
when was u boy
rheumatism is quickly cured by using Arm
ca d Oil Liniment.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-04-13

We do not share the feeling Of the CORES
pondents who have recently criticised the
management of the savings banks in this
county. Tho managers Of them, as we be-
lieve, prefer to loan the money entrusted to
their care at home, and are glad to get good
home paper. 1t is of course not easy to
suit every body, In the care OF bank. Bor-
rowers and lenders sometimes differ widely
as to what constitutes good and sufficient
security for loan, and the tone OF the
communications referred to, seems to indi-
cate some special grievance on the part of the
writers, which perhaps units them for pro-
nouncing an impartial opinion. Be that as
it may, cases OF exaction Of excessive secur
ity, on the part of our savings banks, are, as
we believe, the exception and not the rule,
and we undertake to say that no ono in our
community who offers to any of our banks
what in the opinion of sound fiuanciers out
side of the banks, would be considered am
pie security, will be refused accommoda-
ton, provided of course the bank has the
funds on hand to loan.
AS for the suggestion that 1t would be
well to change tho trustees OF the banks
every two years, 1t seems difficult to believe
that it could be made in earnest. These
banks are the depostaries Of the earnings
of servants, the savings of mechanics, the
trust-fuuds on which widows and orphans
depend. The public interest demands, in
their management, not only integrity, eau
ton and judgment, but experience and
sound financial training. The men who
have shown themselves to be trust
worthy and competent, should be kept in
charge of them. To shift the control every
two years would be to greatly impair the
security of these institutions, and the con
Gdsnce of the public in them; and a Law
compelling such a periodical change would
probably be followed by speedy and entire
| withdrawal of the deposits
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-04-13
FAST DAY OBSERVED.
Rev. r. G. Thompson Discusses the Di-
vorce Problem at Union Service.

Rev. r. G. Thompson Discusses the Di-
vorce Problem at IA Union Service.
Fast Day was observed in Burlington in
much the usual manner. The mills were
silent and other business was practically
suspended at noon. a snow storm began at
| O'Clock IL the morning and, though the
fall was light, there WAS no psasurs in being
out of doors.
A union service was held at the Metho-
dist church, the edlce being about two
thirds filled. The pastors OF the First, Col
legs Street, First Baptist and Berean
churches conducted the services, and the
sermon was preached by Rev. 1. G. Thomp-
son, who spoke on the divorce problem.
| Ser vices conducted by the rector, Rev.
J. !. Bliss, assisted by Rev. &. Y. Bliss,
were held at st. Paul's church at 1O:8O
o'clock. There was no sermon. Tho con
gregation was small.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-04-13
ETHhNS SUGAR OFF.
The Band Played, the Alderman Joined
tho Festiyities md All Was Merry.

The Band Played, the Alderman Joineu
the Festivities and All Was Merry.
The active and honorary members OF the
Ethan Allen Engine company gathered at
their building In large numbers MONDAY even
ing for a maple sugar festival New sugar
In abundance was furnished by Hon. c. W..
Brownell, an honorary member OF
the company, aud the genial sec
rotary of state personally super
intended the boiling Of the syrup which was
accomplished by means of a large sugaring
pan and gas heater. A number of large
cakes Of ice and sharply pointed sticks com
pleted the needed parephernelia. For two
hours the cakes Of ice were surrounded by
the members. Lemonade, pickles and bis
cults, supplied by Capt Perkins and Assist
ants Wells and Lafountain, aided digestion.
The Sherman band happened in and play ed
few selections and after attending to the
interests of the city the Board of Aldermen
dropped In for a share Of the good things.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-04-13

CoMSTocK, In Shelburne, pril 5th, Mrs.
Charlotte Wooster Comstock, aged 70 years
and mon hs
MoGRATH.- In this city, April jth, Mrs. Pat
rick u &C ath, aged Gj years
MCFRDE.-At south Hero, VT, April 8.
Calvin Nc Bride, aged 56 years.
Western papers piease copy.
JoHNsoN.-In Burlington, April s. OF pneu-
monia, Mrs Julia A. johnson, aged 10 Years
BIsHoP-At his home in no ton, at D. No.,
sunday, April 9th, ~aul Bishop, aged "a yeara
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-04-13
THE SCHOOL BOARD.
Annual DISQUALIFICATION of Officers
Appointment of Com mittess.

Annual NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF OHoers-
Appointment of Com mittess.
The annual meeting Of the board of school
commissioners was held Friday after
noon. All the members of the board were
present. II. o. Wheeler was unanimously
elected superintendent, and e. +. Allen
clerk, for the ensuing year. The standing
committees were elected as follows:
School houses and school property-Com-
missioners Kolley Hawley and Miller.
Instruction, text books and teachers
Commissioners Lane, Allen and Hawley.
Finance ami accounts Comm issioners
Allen, Miller and Kelley.
Rules and northumberland ioners
Hawley, Lane and Miller.
Tho salary of the superintendent was fixed
at $500.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-04-13
Farm for Sale!

The farm owned by Misses Annis and Har-
riet Thomp son, located at Buffers Corners In
Essex, on he main road, containing eighteen
acres of as good land as there is In Essex
with nice fruit trees, good brick house and
buildings, well supplied with water, al d will
cheap. posses ion given May 2d part cash and
ba ance secured by mortgage on the premises
Enquire OF Miss Annis Thompson, Essex
Junctlon VI. 42w4