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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-08-13
oxLEY Q BIG DAY.
Fine Programme Arranged for the
Free Fresh Air Entertainment.

The free fresh air entertainment, to be
given by the John Oxley Club, on Labor
Day, at Salter's Willowhaven Inn and
Casino picnic grounds, overlooking New
ark Bay at the Boulevard and Fifty-hrst
street, Bayonne, promises to be a big
affair. The festivities will begin at one
o'clock in the afternoon with a concert
by an orchestra, which will also discourse
dance music in the afternoon and even
ing.
After the concert there will be a series
of addresses. The speakers will be Con-
gresham John Il. Dunn of Elizabeth.
Hon. William MeAdoo, Senator Thomas
c.. Sullivan of New York, Colonel John
oxley of Jersey City, ex-Judge Thomas
f. Noonan of Bayonne, Lawyer Oscar
Keen of Newark. Judge Henry Puster
of Jersey cfty and Assemblynan James
Usher of Union Hill. The addresses will
be made from the grand stand now be-
ing erected on the grounds and facing
The carnival of sports. wiz includs ex-
Editions of ground and lofty tumbing
byfs champion. team Of amateur aero.
ahe Anchor Athistie Club of Jersey
I've A Hrosherzi ou Johnanie a a1d EDDIE IL IA IA
Iarly known as the Aroma Athletic
ssociation's mascots, and several other
Eytie clubs Of this city. There viii be q
efrize competition to decide the prettiest
SRI on the greunds, ,o ana Int me e,r pe ha n; ae-
about a mile along the Boulevard. there
viii be prizes awa I be me lacy dscor af ed eg 81.
cycles. There will also be g cream pun
eating contest among a dozen boys
white; coiored. freckle-faced ana req
fafrOd
The swimming events are as follows
Seventy-five yard race for members o.
a an church fap mem aSeistie 81 all f"sy poaf and yss eEf
clubs, fifty yard rage for neWspoySi
seyenty-fye, yard race for m mem rsv 81 ~.
Ave yard race for boys between u and
hlgh, garSO|s as d, aRd cgg giyatss For seh heasbo sna
and seventy-f1ye. yard race for boys Pc
tween II and 1s years attending pri-
mary, grammar, high egaIiep arocnTlah1 e ae entrni tas
T for All Ifn tSe Events VEN wifi viii close on the
grounds on the day Of the games.
a ~Asss maasgsEa w RIsre say i; t Ehlsmal oiEfo,w Ing
assistants: John j.. Mulvaney, President
Of 81. Bridgeta- Lyesumi VIM; Ans
g wgFsh' e olypm atper's e Ayc e1i r Fpank Lane a1a,
cr9abie a. A.: John F. Hennessey, ST.
Johns ILyeanm; Waiter McGahe Gentle-
Gentiemen's sporting Club; Alex ].
Roma A. C.; John J. Cunningham, st.
Peter's Lyceum; James German, Letter
Carriers Associationi Thomas J o..Pay.
Lee Adams Express "A. A. The officials
chosen 70 preside oyer the carnival Of
sports are as follows: Referee, George
CITY: Clerk of the Course; Robert Mo
Gurdy. aEyening Journal" Hoboken;
Starter. James McGIN, st. Johns Ly-
Nm. Dalton, Jersey City High School a,
IL. DR.. Matthew Smith end Adolphi
LANCER, Of the Jersey CITY Jews:
fohr y. Murphy. Diocesan Union OF New
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-08-13
TITUS RETURNED home.
Ready for His Race With Maddox
Tomorrow.

Fred Titus of the Spalding team. ac-
companied by Trainer Faulkner, ar
rived in New York yesterday from Chi
cage. Titus rode ON Friday and Satur-
day at the Chicago race meet and was
very successful. On Friday he defeated
all the crack riders in the ave-mile
scratch race in the fast time of 1904, and
on Saturday he rode al unpaced mile in
200 10. Titus will go into training at
Manhattan Beach track at once for his
match race with Harry Maddox that is
to take place at Manhattan Beach to-
morrow. The latest addition to the
Spalding team is Mr.. George Boniface,
the We'll known actor. He has made
quite a reputation on the stage, but In
tends to forsake the green room and be-
come an expert on the wheel. He will
make his first appearance on Wednesday
next. n should he be successful 1t is
the intention of MFR. Spalding to add
circuit.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-08-13
THE MARCH FINISHED.
A Wei Night-Feunder Bradley Does
the H0nors.

SEA GIRT, Aug. IS. 1ss5,-Tenting in
the rain was the experience which Com
pany A had at the Eatontown encamp-
ment, which they reached at 7:2o Sum
day evening. Everything was soaked.
but the men had now become used to
all kinds of weather. and they started
in the best spirits at 5:15 A. NJ. yester-
day for Asbury Park, which they reach
ed at IL O'Clock.
The flag was unfurled, tents pitched
and the camp named after Colonel skiryn
camp was In the square opposite
the Hotel Columbia. Senator Bradley
furnished them. with everything. needed.
and each guardsman was supplied with
free bath tickets, The start for Sea
Girt was made at T. AL. After q Skin,
early in the evening. The trip was i
most successful one. Considering the
intense heat and attending discomforts,
the whole force went through In good
condition.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-08-13
vALENOIA's REGATTA.
To BE Sailed on the Gutenberg
Course Saturday, August 81.

The annual regatta of the Valencia
Boat Club of Hoboken will be held on
Saturday afternoon. August 81, on the
Gutenberg course. and judging from the
entries already received the regatta will
be the most noteworthy in the history
of the club, The events to be decided
are:-Single gig, double scull gig. pair
Dared gig, four-oared barges (senior and
junior, canoe race, swimming and duck
races. The canoe race will be free to
all. The club has chartered the Hazel
Kirke to convey the guests over the
course. The Hazel Kirke has a carry
ing capacity of $50, Handsome gold
to the events. After the regatta a So
ciable will be held at the boat house.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-08-13
Diamond Chips.

The game at Bayonne on Saturday,
between the strong Greenville team and
the Bayonne Field Club was replete with
brilliant plays. The Greenvilles won the
game by good stick work, their hits
being well placed. The Bayonnes also
batted well. but their hits were nearly
all gathered in. The work of Bodint
at short stop, Miller at secohd base,
and the pitching of Cheever were the
features of the game. Following is the
Scara.-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-08-13
Lafayette Cyclers, Parade.

The Lafayette Wheetmen made a hne
showing in their parade through the
streets of the Lafayette section last even
ing. Many of the wheels were prettily
decorated and all carried Chinese lam
terms on the handle bars. A feature Of
the parade was the division of twenty
ladies rode we'll and were cheered all
along the line. The division was led by
Mrs. Walter Lockwood.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-08-13
FiliaI Piety.

said Swag. Why did you get mad, then,
when johnson called you a donkey ~
asked q friend. As far as an CON
but I'll let no nj abuse my parents"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-08-13

Yesterdays League games resulted as
foilows;-Baltimore, g.; New York, 2.
brooklyn, s; Philadelphia. 2. Boston. {;
Washington, 3. Cleveland, s; st. Louis,
T. Chicago. g.. Louisville, S. Cincinnati.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-08-13
He Got Dfrty.

Mrs. Pestraw-"How on earth did you
get yourself SO dirty?,
Johnny-SI was IN swimminf Truth.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-08-13
GREENvILLE,
Total.
10 10 27

i0'a SCORE BY iNNISes.
Bayonne Z. /. /. !. ~ 2 81
Greenyille :, ...,,2 30 0 0 0 ] o-lo
Umpire-Mr. S. C. Allen.
Seoref-Mr. Milton Couch.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-02-21

Correspondence ofthe Argus.
III we had known in time what kind
of weather Mr.. Ground Hog was going
to send Us we would have waited for
him with club and driven him back
when he attempted to make his annual
appearance.
Blocks Of ice fifteen inches in thick
ness were cut on our creek last week
and stored away for summer use.
There are five or six steam. saw-mills
in this vicinity and IL has been n com
mon thing on our streets this winter to
see a string of ten or a dozen teams,
most Of them three or four-horse team,
loa led with lumber on it, way TO mar
ket. The prsscncs OF tbs nils has
made n convenient for those OF our
citizens who have been putt.ng away
ice to Obtain saw-dust To pack it away
in.
One of our young men hal peculiar
adventure the other dly. He was driv-
ing his team when he came TO very
large snow drift. IL was SO deep that
h saw at once he could not cross il, but
he concluded TO drive into it 10 see
what the horses would ID. When they
got Ia it they lid down. Then he hid
e get n shovel AMI shovel snow for
half a day before he could get the team
out
Mrse Katie Allcnder, of Grafton, Is
visiting friends an1 relatives in town.
Our school taught by Mr. S. e. Ster-
ling, VIII b. out Friday, March Sc
The school will close with a spelling
match at night. Spoilers from Other
schools are invited 70 be present and
take part in the spelling BILL.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-02-21
GLADE FARMS.

Correspondence Of the Argus.
The series OF meetings at Markleys-
burg, conducted by the Pastor. Rev.
Woods, closed last Sunday evening
The old church was fun TO overlooking.
Among those present from Glade
Farms were Wilbur Beerbower, Miss
Katie Fisher. Silas Beerbower. Miss
Ella Beatty, J. I. Cuppett. John Deal
AMI j. III. Conaway.
MIR. and Mrs. j. w. Cuppett were Wis
iting their daughter, Mrs johnson, at
Chalk Hill, last week.
Victor Cuppett and his sister took a
flying trip to Brandonville last Sunday.
There seems TO be some attraction there
for Victor.
Miss Ella Beatty was visiting her
cousin, Mrs, Switzer, at Markleysburg,
last Saturday and Sunday.
The Literary at this place will meet
again next Friday evening. The oues-
ton for discussion is. Resolved, That
the Negro has more right 20 complain
from the treatment OF the whites than
the Indian" A lively time is antici.
pated- SoUmBs.
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NEW ssulgG.

Correspondence OF the Argus.
Miss Maggie Talbot OF Mononrah,
is the guest of friends here.
The school "marms" dined ut tn,
Davis" last Saturday. a splendid
time is reported.
John i. Jones, OF Terra Alta, was IN
town on business last Saturday.
James Walls, of Gladesville, paid us a
short visit Wednesday.
Young ladies should be careful OF
their "beaus' this cold weather, espec-
tally when they are SO scarce as they
are in Newburg. a few nights ago
when coming back from independence.
one of the dear things(?)got her fell
lows ear frozen, and now he is mad at
her. Well, we can't blame him much,
for that is q very Cross way to be
treated.
Mrs. Milo Trotter, OF Keyser, is the
guest OF her mother Mrs. Hanley.
John Lynch made business trim
10 Fellowsv lie last week. B, I is it / OF
very cold weather for painting?
Miss Nora Deck spent Tuesday in
| Grafton.
Our boys who nearly frozs to death.
trying to keep the snow Off of the track
during the recent snow storm, so the
trains could get through, have been re-
warded by being "layed off" for the
balancs of this month.
Theodore Lynch, who has been
painting on the W. Va. and pittsburg
road, has returned home.
There was great excitement last
Monday, when the the dreadful cry of
fire was heard. 1t was soon discovered
that Mrs John Posten's house was on
fire. The people gathered as fast as
possible, and soon discovered the fire
to bc in the garnet, over tho kitchen.
Mrs. Posten was not at home, and her
son Manly. was very much excited, and
gave orders not tear OF the roof This
was obsyed until some of the older peo-
pie arrived, who knew that the h, use
! could no. be saved unless they acted,
and that quickly. The fire was getting
out TO the main part OF the house,
when the roof was torn Off around the
chimney, and after very desperate
fight.the fire was extinguisheI. There
by saving the roof ana the house also.
Mr.. and Mrs VIM. Morris wishes 20
extend TO their friends of Newbu-g,
their grateful thanks. for the kindness
shown them during the sickness and
death of their little son.
Mr.. and Mrs -. j. Gibson spert Sun
/ day i'm Kingwood. x.YZ.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-02-21
PO~sUm moLnow--LxOx DIST

Correspondence OF the Argus.
Charles II. Combs, of Taylor county,
spent last week visiting friends and
relatives in this section.
Morgan and John Pratt sre working
ot Austen. We are glad TO learn that
the works have resumed, even at the
low wages,
James A. Keener captured mics sup
ply OF good ice from his fish pom and
has stored il away for the warm sr days.
kd Loughrie, OF Macomber, IS the
guest Of James T. Funk and family.
"Tolly" Anderson, Of Rowlesburg.
was the guest OF his friends here last
week.
Rev Levi Cross closed the series Of
meetings in the NJ. f. Church at Eel.
louisville and will commence a revival
effort at the Pavilion NJ. T.. Church at
York's Run, February oath.
a couple OF our folks wers talk &c iil
a few days since and your corrsspon-
dent had the case diagGosticated, aud
the intruding diseass was pronounced
matrimonial fever. The parties ain cted
/ eloped 60 Oakland, Nd, where, we I'M
derstand, they received doss OF Dr.
! Kepler's Connecting Prescription, A."
and both are in a state OF eonvalesceuce
From present indications we prelict
an abundant supply OF mud in exchange
I for our long talked about and well ap-
/ preciated beautiful snow. The girls
say it is inexpedient that the changs be
made, aud ms jority Of the boys would
hesitate 20 impugu the assertion.
The question for discussion at the
Shay Lyceum. Friday night was. Re
solved. THAT farming is preferable TO
any other occupation" Two worthy
gentlemen affirmed and three honora.
bic decided in favor Of the negative
We suppose that these gentlemen
would prefer some other occupation
rather than farming. Prcsumable the
result will be about half dozen Dem.
ocratic candidates for Constable over
in Reno in '96.
One Of A. NJ. Weights little boys was
sick last week, but is some better al
this writing
Charles Weight has returned from d
recent visit at Hancock, Pa.
During The revival meeting a. New.
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burg. sleiyhiag party went dow n
from here, more 70 enjoy the 'matricu-
lation in the sleighiny party than the
benefit of the revival On taeir return
| they had gone but short distance
when they detected the inadequacy OF
their sled. Broken down? We'll, |
recon. They say it was fine walbin'.
Owing to the inclemency OF the
weather Wednesday night tho crowd
was somewhat reduced, but all were in
an cxubcrance of good spirits and moth.
ing was lacking in interest. A pro-
gramof comic, humorous. jocose aud
jocular selections of select reading,
recitations, declamatious, etc, was
carried out. A debate followed, which
was more than equal in interest than
those on previous occasions The ques-
ton for debate was, Resolved, THAT
Americas shame exceeds her fame. A"
John Rell was first on the affirmative.
and spoke in n frank. condding, though
logical and modest, way. His speech
was long, impressive aud instructive.
The hrst negative was y. Burr Bell,
VINO spoke in plain, clear. explicit
way, ana, seemingly, he literally cx-
plunged the argument of his opponent
j. W. Shay appeared ms the second nd g..
voclcy on the alternative, and spoke en-
tertainingly. He was followed by Chas.
Z Mouser, who made an able and loxi.
cal effort Mr.. Bell closed the debate,
and Judges, K Il. Shay, w. n. Goff and
Z. H.Combs, as regards the merits, fate
aud destiny of the discussion, rendered
decision, two in favor of the afiirma.
tive. The Society adjourned at 10
o'clock, TO meet February Goth, 1925.
The question for debate next Wednes.
day night is, Resolved, That the signs
OF the times indicate dissolution" To
affirm, |. G. Gibson, John Bell. Todeny.
j. Il. Freeman, Joan w. Keener
Will d. Ashby and wife, of Austen,
were the guests of A. j. Keener's, Sun
day.
George Weight and Miss Mary Ashby
went To Oakland, Thursday, and were
united in the holy bonds of matrimony
Friday, Rev. q. w. Kepler officiating.
The farmers in this section have
plenty feed to winter their stock in
case inclement weather should cease TO
material'ze, otherwise rough feed will
be n scarce article.
All should attend the Literary. II
anything in the way OF good program
Will interest You, you will be inter.
ested We feel sure that the programs
will give no vent for vituparation.
John c. Ball made business trip to
Grafton, Monday of this week.
HoLLER PossUM
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ALBislGIlrSviLLE.
Correspondence of the Argus.


The protracted meeting closed last
Friday night No accessions to the
church. but we trust that the seed
sown may sprlng up and produce an
abundant fruit to the honor and glory
of God.
The Sabbath-School IL well attended.
The Epworth League is in flourish.
ing condition under the management
of Prof o. A. Beerbower.
n. Metzler. who was confined several
days TO his room, is able to be out
again. His son Charley made the anvil
ring all the same.
Miss Winnie Welch and Miss Matte
CAsteel, teachers in the Terra Alta
School, were visiting the parental roc (
last Sunday.
Dee Crane, wife and her mother, Mrs
Elmer Forman, were visiting c. NJ
Crane last Sunday.
Our neighboring town, st Joe, is on
quite boom Every honse that could
be converted into n dwelling house is
under rent and there will be some put
mp this coming spring. Lots can b.
bought at reasonable price from
Beethoven aud Mason, right along the
line OF the proposed railroad
Mr. Elitor, IL you will come down
You VIII find the half has not been
told. Xxx.
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Ps>G Nty.

correspondence OF the Argus
The meeting is stin in progress at
P.ssah
Charlie Walls left for Kingwood last
Mond1y. where he has been living for
the past year. Charlie is n lively boy
and we arc sorry To lose him. and the
girls all say SO, too.
Mrs. Mckinney is staying with her
son Sanford, since Mr. and Mrs.
Ephraim Sturgeon moved away.
Mrs. II. C, Christopher is better at
this writing.
The church ut Pisgah was filled 20
overlooking on last Sunday night
Mrs. r. c. Forman is ON the sick lis,
this week.
C. L. Walls was visiting Mt Milton
Martins last Saturday night for the
purpose of taking his daughter sleigh.
ing.
George Deitrick passed through our
town one day this week.
viii Cobur, from Masontswu. WAS
buying cattle through here the past
week. Mr. Cobuu is business man.
Prof. Ira Groves attended quarterly
meeting ut Valley Point last Saturday
and Sunday
Ross Michucls' house burned last Fri.
day evening. The family had started
for church ut Pisgah. and when within
half mile of the place, they happened
to notice light in their house, looking
about like the blaze OF lamp MIR.
Michaels jumped out of tho sled aud
ran back, but could save only "A sewing
machine, Il few chairs. stove and an
extension table Everything else was
consumed in the flames. They did not
even get any clothes, only the ones
they had on their backs. We sympa-
thize very much with Mr.. Michael, as
he Is poor man, and very hard work.
ing man, and it's terrible blow for
him and his family. This is the Sec
ond time inside OF eight years that he
has been burned out ILKA THEo.
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Correspondence Of the Arrn..
X. Y.

Correspondence OF the Argus
We are informed that we are now liv-
ing near what used TO be MiIlersp )r'
yet, that is the name it has generally
been given for many years back, and
we have not moved our farm one foot
from where IL has always been. Now.
we are opposed to having such frauds
played upon Us, for the simple reason
that IL tolerated, we are apt To be liv-
ing in Texas next summer or in Maine
next winter. We like to see the world
as we'll as anybody, but are opposed to
any new-fanyled way OF making the
notable places come to us, insteal of
us going to them.
The Rev. Parish recognized the Y. b.
church tat No II school house last Sun
day. A membership of % was du y
enrolled.
There will be n revival meeting at
the Old Shook.shop every night this
week.
We believe the Morgantown Pike h: 8
not been in the habit of going from its
presenC location, and to make assurance
reasonably sure that we will know how
TO head our correspondence to The
ARGUS in the future without consult
ing everybody each week, we shall for
the future head our letter Morgantown
Pike. When that becomes Baltim, re
Street or Chestnut Avenue, please / Il
us know. DEMOCRAT
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She said Yes.

John y. KTepps, %; and Frances
Trickett, 25.
Former born in Pennsylvania and
latter in Monougalia county.
Tbomns 3. Lantz, 21; Hattie G..
Wiles. n
Native Preitonians.
jacob r. Uphold, 81; aud Stella
NJ. Uphold. 1G.
Former born in Preston and lat
ter in Maryland.
William Linton, CO; and Clara
Emaline Reed, Is.
Henry G. Ringer, %; and Lizzie
SbaHer, %.
Native PTestonians.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-02-21

Correspondence OF the Argus.
Cold weather has come in earnest and
we have hal three weeks or more OF
fine sleighing.
Qhite number OF our young people
attended the nesting at Glade Farms
Isaac Guscman was visiting at Ad.
Olson, Pa, last week.
John T.. Kelly was at Uniontown
recently.
John II. Deal and Alfre Kelly were
visiting at Dority, Saturday AMI Sun
day.
VIM a Guthris contsmplatss going
- cold Virginit" 10 sell lightning
The stave mills have again rcsumcl
operation on Beaver Creek
Jimmy and Walter Smith were at
Terra Alta last week
A. X. Frazse sold the finest lot OF
sheep last week TO Joshua Whitshair
that has been sold this season in this
vicinity.
Quite lot Of horse traders were al
JOnn Deal last week
Stephen Guthrie, who is recovering
from % recent attack OF fever, is now
afflicted with rheu natism
Jimmy Smith. we understand, thinks
| OF going west.
Our schools seem to be running very
smoothly this winter, alth ugh tn,
cold weather will cut the attendance
some
Prof c Smith, Of Oakland, Nd
was visiting here recently.
Dayton Forbcr and family, accom-
! panic b. Miss fsa Copeman, were Wis
ting at w II. Smiths on sunday
Miss Annie Guscman was at Cranes
vile vicinity lately
w. u. Spiker and family we're visit
ing at Sugar Valley this week. Y.
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MoSnoFs HARDwArE.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-02-21

A splendid line Of legal blanks
newly printed aud kept constantly
on hand at the ARGUs Office.
Orders by mail Will receive prompt
attention. Il
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-02-21

Stoves ! You will DC bound TO
get new Cook Stove or Heater
soon. why not now We can.fur-
nish you CHdereiid, Sunshine, Trt.
nm pr. Torch Light, Tropio, or any
Cther kind madeJ and at very low
prices.
MONBoF's HARDWARE.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-02-21
lightning fiot Drops-
What q Funny Namol
Nery True, but u tCins All Palm.
Sold Everywhere. Every Day
Without RoiIef, There 10 no Pay

Miners ! Pure white miners oil,
60cts. Three pounds coal powder,
2jcts. Powell5 Squibs, per box,
15cts. Dynamite, fuse and caps
always on hand ut Monroe's Hard =
ware Store, Klngwood.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-02-21

Tinware Utensils ! sc have
q splendid new Stock on hand
ut prices that will suit you. Reg
uiar tin-shOp. make and repair
everything ~ that line.
MONRoE's HARDWARE, X lngwood d.