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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-07-19

The great strike and railroad war
In the West is broken and the men
scrambling over each other to get
their places back again. Debs.
their leader, is still trying to hold
out, but they have lost, as they
were bound to from the first. The
result is loss of life and property,
terrible to contemplate, and no pos
slble good whatever accomplished.
The principle of the whole business
is wrong and there should be some
national legislation against it, and
such labor agitators and anarchists
as Debs should be promptly ar
rested and locked up ard kept out
OF harm 6 way. Every striker who
interferes with another mans work
and the trains or the mail, or any
other property, should be arrested
and imprisoned.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-07-19
COURTING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.

a certain young man, OF this
place, who is very much in love
with the charming daughter of a
farmer living near town, had quite
an unpleasant experience, while
calling on the young lady one night
not long sIuce. The rest of the
family had retired to repose in the
arms OF Morpheus. (The young
man was probably rcposing in the
arms of different party, but we
are not going to give names.) All
at once loves young dream was
rudely broken by the furious bark
ing II the dog, as if something was
wrong. The young fellow, to prove
ms courage and devotion, CALAMITY
offered to 60 and see what was the
matter. The dog was after a car
nlvo:ous and fetid animal OF the
genus Nephitis americana, com
monty called skunk, and IN the
dark, the young man ran on to it
and met with warm reception that
dampened the ardour of his in
vestlgation. IIo hastily retreated
and did not stop on the order of
his going. But here a new trouble
arose, as he did not dare return TO
the presence of the young lady, and
1T would not do to go home without
notifying her, as she would be
wildly anxious about his fate, and
to call her out and explain from a
safe distance, would arouse the
whole household and be very morti.
Tying to both the lovers; so, gentle
reader, You can readily see the un.
fortunate position the poor fellow
was IN. However, the dog settled
the question by returning to the
house, and having also been pre-
scented with the compliments Of the
Pole Cat, the young lady smelt
a-not exactly u mouse, but
enough to understand the situation,
and told the too venturesome young
IN IN that she would excuse him for
the present, at least. and recon-
mended him to go home and bury
himself. lie acted on her advice
and buried the clothes he had on
In lonely place IN the woods and
spent the rest of the night disin-
fecting himself with lime water.
soft soap and carbolic acid. Next
day he bought bottle of perfum
cry at every store in town and a
new suit of clothes, and the course
of true love is again running
smooth. They swore to keep the
scrape dead secret, but we always
find out everything that happens,
even il we don't put it in the
paper"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-07-19

"a Citizen" writing from New
burg a short article for publication,
omitted to give bis name. There
fore bis letter was very promptly
consigned to the waste basket. Had
bis name been given The article
would have appeared IN this issue.
when will people learn to give their
names, not for publication, but IS
guarantee Of good faith? IL real y
makes us tired that any intelligent
citizen 10 this enlightened age will
continue TO send in anonymous let
ters Tor publication Everybody,
excep. idiots aud hopeless igno-
ramusos. should know better than
that LOW.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-07-19

Both Terra Alta and Fairmont
blame the failure Of their Fourth OF
July celebration on the committee
who had change of the management.
1t is possible that the committee
became fatigued and worn out at
the thought of Crossing the Della
ware too much water to insure
a successful celebration and jollifi =
cation.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-07-19

Much Of our space Is taken up
ibis week with Court proceedings.
We finish up the record of the ex-
ira session of the Circuit Court,
bat haven't room for all the pro-
ceedings Of the County Court this
week. We will complete the record
IN our next issue and perhaps be
able to give the annual financial
statement the next week.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-07-19

Squire Ankle of Wheeling has
been arrested OIL a charge Of grand
Larceny. In 1892 he found pock-
etoook on train containing $40
In cash aud certificate of deposit
for 81, 800 and other valuable pa
pers, the property of resident of
North Carolina. Arkle COR
responded with him and dem ,ndcd
a reward of 5000 for finding and
taking care Of the property. The
owner refused and after further cor
respondemce Ankle sent the property
TO the owner, retaining, however.
the $l40. He was indicted in
North Caro- lima, anu r reouisitfol
was obtained from Governor Nc
Corkle last week and Ankle was
placed under arrest and Sheriff
from North Carolina arrived and
took charge Of him. The Squire's
lawyer made hard fight for Inn,
but the fiicer left for North Car
OHM with hIm and the prospects,
are for cOuvic ion and a term in
prison down there.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-07-19

The latest bulletin issued by the
Republican League Gan ASSOCIATION
Of Office seekers) is to the effect
that all Second District candidates
must submit their claims to Stephen
j. Elkins, who reserves the right
10 accept or reject. The ARGUs
implores Stephen to consider we'll
the loyalty and subseryiency Of
Preston before rendering his de-
cisiou, although an adverse decision
will not affect the unity and solidity
OF the boys for him so long az he
leaves the bung-hole open in the
barrel.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-07-19

An appropriate platform for Steve
Elklns to run for Congress l de-
nounce the Democratic party for
trying to reduce the tariff which
cuts down my profits, and my re-
placing white labor (the broad
shield Of American law b-and) with
colored labor is a privilege which
the Constitution guarantees to me.
Whoop, hurrah for Protection TO
American labor J
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-07-19
CnmD Meeting.

There will be Camp Meeting
held in the grove at Reedsyille,
West Va, on Saturday and Sunday
July 2Sth and Goth, 1891. All are
cordially invited to attend as good
time Is expected. Come one come
all. ROBERT s. SMITH,
Preacher In charge.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-07-19

Patrick Eugene Prenderga5t. the
murderer Of Carter Harrison, Mayor
OF Chicago, was hanged IN the cast
corridor of the Cook county Jail
last Friday. lie died game and
made no speech or disturbance of
any kind. He was only about %
years old and a crank seeking noto-
riety. He applied to Mayor Har-
rison for an Office, and being re-
fused, he went to bis residence on
the night of October %, 1898, and
shot him down without warning.
If ever a man deserved to hang he
did, m spite OF smart lawyers who
tried to cave him, he got his Just
deserts. The final appeal in his
case came before John Barton
Payne, formerly Of Kingwood, now
Judge Of the Superior Court Of
Chicago.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-07-19

We are now reapng the whirl-
wind of Republican class legislation
for the last thirty years. There is
30 mistaken the abundance of the
harvest.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-07-19

Tuesday, Constable George +.
Hoffman arrested a boy named
Jesse Peters, son of John Peters,
who lives out at Snyders, on q
charge of stealing cart wheel, pre-
ferred by Bert Il. Gibson of that
settlement. The boy had jury trial
in the Justice Court of Squire God
win, and the first jury failing TO
agree, was discharged and another
sur moned at once. The second
jury soon brought in a verdict Of
guilty and the Justice sentenced
the boy to the Reform School,
where he will be taken soon. The
evidence was to the effect that Bert
i. Gibson had cart shipped HIM,
the latter part of May, and it was
put off the cars at the Switchback
and left lay there a day or two, and
when Mr.. Gibson went to get 1t a
wheel was gone. Suspicion pointed
to the above named boy and he
finally told some parties where to
find it, and they found it just where
be SAID it was hid in the brush.
When the officer went after him he
confessed that he had taken the
wheel.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-07-19

Madame Carnot, the widow of
the late President of France, has
refused TO accept pension from
the Government of France. The
refusal is not contagious and there
is no need of alarm.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-07-19

Congressman John o. Pendleton
has reason TO congratulate himself
His lucky star is IN the ascendency.
The IateliigeHcsr has already let
loose its dogs Of war, but they have
never been able TO catch the fleet
fceted John o. Pendleton or make
him climb tree. This will prevent
"Black" Dovener from putting
salt on the tails Of John o.. g coat.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-07-19

Let other aspiring candidates re-
member that George G. Sturgiss
has an abiding faith that his path
through life is strewn with Govern
ment Pap.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-07-19

Governors Waite and Altgeld are
running the greatest shows on
earth" in opposition to your Uncle
SIM.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-07-19

The Third Annual Convention Of
the Preston County Sunday School
Association has been IN session here
this week. The meetings have been
held IN the NJ. j.. Church and have
been very interesting, although the
attendance is small, owing TO the
busy season Of the year and the
time having been changed, so that
many people lost sight Of it and
forgot about The meeting. Rev. A.
3. Bohrbough, Of Rowlesburo. and
Rev. } j MullaBey and Rev. w.
j. Harkness, OF Terra Alta. and
Miss Belle Loar, Of Reedsville. have
been present and taking an active
part. Hon. G. VI. Bishop delivered
30 address Of welcome and several
excellent ptpers we're road Tho
Convention closed It's labors last
night, sf'ef deciding TO hold the
next annual session % Rowlosburg.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-07-19
THE BANK OF KiNawooD.

we cannot refrain from speaking
few words in praise of the above
institution and the ability with
which its affairs are conducted
While many other Banks through.
out the country have been severely
embarrassed and many closed up
during the year, owing to the finan.
cial condition of the country, the
Bank here has remained as solid
and sound us possible for any in
stitution to be and been ready at
any time to meet all demands
against 1t, and possessing the entire
confidence of its depositors and
stockholders. In this connection
the following report speaks for
itself
To the Board Of Directors of the
Bank of Kingwood
We. the undersigned committee.
appointed by resolution of your
body on the I4th day Of June. 1894.
to examine into the affairs and con-
ditlon of your Bank, beg leave to
submit the following report:
That we, on this day, made a
careful and thorough investigation
by comparing and examining all
the notes and other evidence of in
debledmess to the Bank, and find
them 10 agree with the Cashier s
statement, and the Looks of the
Bank.
We also counted the cash and
found the full amount called for bv
books. And further, we examined
the books generally. and found
them correct, and sNiIfulIy kept.
our committee expresses itself
as entirety sati fed with the con-
dition OF the Bank, and commend
the wise and conservative manner
IN which It's affairs are conducted.
Respectfully submitted,
JNo. p. JONES,
9. NJ. BISHOP,
WM. G.. Brown,
Committee.
kingwood, W. Va. July II, 1894.
From our own observation and
knowledge of its affairs we eau
heartily second the above report.
In spite of the panic and stIingency
of the times and the careful and
safe manner in which the Bank has
done business, it bLs been able to
declare per cent. dividend for
The past six months and is in a very
satisfactory condition generally.
The cashier, Mr.. James W. Parks
and Assistant, Mr.. NJ. &. Feather
are very careful and accurate in all
their business Transactions and
make very clever and accommodate
ing off ials and we take pleasure
IN publishing the above report.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-07-19


In this issue we publish an item
lied statement Of the Sheriff $ set
t!ement with the county, and there
is one feature in it that we desire to
call special attention to. The fict
that the county owes the Sheriff.
instead of his being in debt to the
county, us usual. There is q BAL
ance Of nearly $500 in Sheriff Shaw's
favor, and We doubt if any other
Sheriff in the State can make as
good q showing as this, and we be-
lieve that it has never been done
before in this county. Besides, the
past year has been an unusually
hard time to collect taxes.
In addition to this, when the
County Court adjourned yesterday
evening. after being IN session last
week and half of this week and
wanted their money to get home on,
the Sheriff Informed them that
there was not cent in the ire lsury
to pay them, but he promptly adj
vanCed 500 out Of his own pocket
and paid them. This makes the
Sheriff 5000 ahead OF the county.
If there is any other Sheriff in this
State can beat this, we want TO hear
from him. 1t has never been done
in this county since the formation
IN 1918, so far az we know.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-07-19

1t is not always the man with
the louGest Amen that pays the
preacher IN the dollars of our
daddy.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-07-19

The Presidential chair awaits the
man who can solve the Industrial
problem.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-07-19

1t is not expected that the State
eff Monopoly and Trusts will elect
Editor Singerly Governor.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-07-19

Growers injunction to the Wcs-
tern people Keep indoors and of
the grass.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-07-19

The old war-borsC Of Taylor
county Democracy, the Leqder, has
entered upon the sixth year Of its
usefulness. It's one among the
best county papers published 10 the
State. There is no adulteration ia
ITS Democracy. lnbued with the
righteousness Of The cause which 10
advocates j. never deviates, but
"hews % the line and lets the chips
fall where they may" We hope
the Democrats OF Taylor are giving
Bro. Poe that supper, which be 50
rightly deserves.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-07-19

II has been given out by the Re-
publican Bosses that ono man who
makes a canvass for the Second
District Congressional nomination
will be considered by the conven-
ton" The present intention is to
nominate a man "who is not seek
ing the nomination" This is as
PLAIN as tho hand writing on the
wall and there is a surprise ~ store
for the would.be Congressman.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1894-07-19
GIVE THE PEOPLE A SHOW.

The Democratic State Executive
Committee was in session last week
at Camden. on the-Gauley and about
decided TO call State Convention
for the purpose Of nominating a
candidate for United States Senator.
The Committee will hold another
meeting next week to finally decide
the matter. In the meantime the
Committee desires to feel the popu.
lar pulse and learn the will Of the
people in the matter. We have no
hesitation in saying that We believe
1T will meet with general favor and
be enthusiastically indorsed by the
Democracy of the State. as being in
IRE with good government and the
popular will of the people. The
precedent has been set by the De-
mocracy of Illinois, and is a step
towards electing u. S. Senators by
direct vote of the people, same as
Congressman, as should be done
and as will be done sooner or later.
Give the people chance to settle
tins matter aud the Legislature an
opportunity to accomplish some
much needed legislation, without
spending the whole term wrAngling
over the election of Senator and
then going home with strong
smell of coal oil on their coat tails.
The Forrest City times., 1894-01-26
WHEATLEY TIM ES.

C.F. Hemenwsy paid Memphis visit The first of the week.
 Miss Cora Poole entertained some Of her young lady friends last Friday night.
 Mrs. Robert Hinton of Forrest City is visiting the family of wiiliaw Brookes.
 Mrs. Slayer of Memphis IS spending sometime with her sister Mrs. Israel Gold berg.
 Rev. W. A. Manley filled the pulpit at this place Sunday night and MT. Grove preached morning and evening at Good win.
 The school gave an entertainment last Friday afternoon, but owing Co the in- elemency of the weather, only few friends attended.
 Mrs. Lovejoy and Miss Fannie spent most of the week in the country at the home of Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Lovejoy s mother. Mrs. Thompson has been seri- ously i'll for some time and her friends will rejoice to know that she is much i'm proved. and that there is now hope of ber recovery.
The Forrest City times., 1894-01-26
N OtiCe of Sale

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN innat ,.t IN pursuant to the terms of a deed ol M.a m'I' executed by b. G. and M. E. Cook to ws' s.s io n Gordon, recorded Tn book E. on pfse as,an |s1, secure a debt due to W. B. Jaeosy, aeisJ, e sah, having been made in ihe payment of said deos l,ss and wm. l.. Gordon declining 10 act as t.ps,. ssr. in executing the trust and w. E. Jaeophs hr 'Ir ,he Ing requested me to act as providea Ii,, n, an terms of the said Iced of trust, ,sn wu' h- Thursday the Ist day of February lsss s .s is .ss tween the hours fixed by law for jnd lcia sSr Snor sell ar public outcry. al the court nou-s rssrsis in the town of Forrest City. Tn St',ssar St' ar' tor county Arkansas, to the highest oiuuas oina ppsl Estate to-wit: ~ ...eu.
 Lots number C2aD twenty-three and t2il t"ru own ty-tour. in block tael twenty-two ,n lhs rran- of Forrest City in St. Francis county i h ,own sas. according to the original plat ot saia ,hs with the tenemepts situated thereon, 'O' December 29. 1Ss3 csoria.
 WE. WILLIAMS. sherlu.
The Forrest City times., 1894-01-26
Notice.

NOTlCE IS HEREBY GIVEN T ts la,. AN heretofore, to-wit: on the 1st dat .'s u' duy ember 1893. written demand was ny u l,,or ef made upon James Evans. Admlhis.nanding the estate of II. Evans, deceased. oel,a 1. .o tbe of said Administrator that he presehs, ,,s .O netr Probate Court of St. Francis county ,arrring no, tion for an order to sell the lands thereof to pay the claims probated against said es.s,s a re- The said Administrator having failed auaI arotIce fused to file bic said petition and ei'e as the law requires: credit
 Now. therefore, the undersiRned, as If Feh- ors of said estate will on the 12th day on,,lsr ~ nary. 1894. the same being day oi tue , Inf st January term of the Probate O Oou.' m said Francis county. apply by petiIonf ssid es- tate. or a sufficient amount thereon '" debts probated against said estate
 MEYER BRos DRuG co: and Sdecd
 Creditors of the Estate Of Ii. E'ans' This Sd day of January, 1891.
The Forrest City times., 1894-01-26
PALESTINE TIM ES.

Sheriff w. E. Williams of Forrest Ci was in town Monday.
 Our school is in flourishng condition now, and good work is being done.
 The Bible reading at the church is be- coming quite interesting. Many of our good people are taking part. May II prove great benefit.
 Since the death of Mir. Moore his fami- )y have decided to move to Memphis They are all estimable boys and girls. and they will be sorely missed from Palestine.
 Quite pleasant party of young folk were entertained at the hotel Friday night by the genial hostess. Mrs. Becker. Dane ing and cards were participated in until d late hour, The occasion was enjoyed by all present.
 Mir. Rich Jones, who moved to Brinkley a short time ago has returned to Palestine and is here to stay. He was not so well pleased with that place as he anticipated hence his return. People leave Palestine hut as the old saying goes. no one eNer leaves here but what he must return some day. MT. Jones will farm in the Moon lake neighborhOod.
 Mr. Walter Jones, brother of our gal Iant and accommodating little operator. left Monday for Jonesboro. Will he be missed l? on. ask the girls. His pleas. ant and entertaining manner and hand. some person has won the hearts of many of Palestine's fair sex. and it is thought his brother. fearing he would captivate 8 certain young lady in whom he was very much interested. became exceedingly anx' ious that the visit should terminate. Oh. well. That's all right. Come again Wal ter.
The Forrest City times., 1894-01-26
Attention Travellers!

Travel Via Memphis to Washing ton and New York. Via the Nj. \ c., land F.. T., V. X G. RY. Vessibaled and Dining Car Service. The Popular
 Route to Chattanooga, Atlanta, Macon, Jacksonville, and all Southeastern
 Points.
 The through car service offered the travelling public from the west. from
 Memphis to Washington. Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York by the
 Memphis and Charleston R. K. and
 East Tennessee. Virginia and Georgia
 Railway is not to be excelled by that offered by any other line and the route through the Shenandoah Valley with
 it's beautiful scenery and historic as- sociations. make it the most preferable line to the East, and Southeast The evening train from Memphis
 runs daily and carries through sleep CT to Washington. It forms a part of
 the Washington and Chattanooga
 Limited" from Chattanooga, which
 carries Pullman Dining Car, coaches,
 baggage cars, etc.and runs through to
 Washington without change. It also carries one of Pullman s finest Sleepers from Chattanooga to New York, via Harrisburg and Pennsylvania Railroad. This train makes close connections with the famous five hour Royal Blue Line" to New York.
 The morning train from Memphis carries a through sleeper to New York via HagerstOwn. and the Standard
 Pennsylvania Railway
 Both trains pass through or have
 direct connection with the famous
 summer resorts and watering places
 of Georgia, Tennessee, the Carolinas and Vir2inias.
 Both trains connect with through
 sleeepers and day coaches for Lynch burg, Richmond and Norfolk. Our trains wait for the arrival of
 the Cotton Belt and Iron Mountaih trains from the Southwest, thereby | assuring connections at Memphis. Information and Tickets can be had by calling on your nearest ticket agent
 of any line connecting for Memphis or addressing.
 F. Nj. Jolly. Western Pass. Agent, l95 Main St., Dallas, Tex C. A. DeSaussure, Div. Pass. Agt Memphis. Tenn. B. W. Wrenn. Gen. Pass. & T Agt Knoxville. Tenn
The Forrest City times., 1894-01-26
MADISON TIMES.

Tom Cippen, of Colt, was in our town Sunday.
 John Dougherty and Pleas Young vis- tied Memphis Monday.
 There has been considerable sickness in our community of late.
 Misses Willie James and Maggie Thomp- son visited FOraest City Monday.
 w. F. Eppes has been very sick for about a month, but it is thought he is i'm proving.
 Ed. McGuffey has been in bad health for long time. and will soon visit Hot Springs in search of relief.
 We have good Sunday school each Sunday and singing Sunday night Rev. w. H. Hendrix breaches for us once a month
The Forrest City times., 1894-01-26
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