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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-09-19
COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE.
Proceedings Vacation.

Following are the proceedings in
the County Clerks office since the
last term Of Courts
The Court having ordered that
VIM. III. Menear furnish new bond
as guardian Of John aud Charles
Cleaver, he qualified as such guar
dian aud gave bond in the penalty
OF $500, with VIM. q. Meuear aud
IL. IL. Reed as sureties.
The will OF George Hammer
smith, OF Allegheny county, Md,
was ad mitted to record.
U. q. Schooley qualified as ad-
ministrator Of the estate Of Martha
Williams, deceased, and with w. K.
Stafford his surety, gave bond in
the penalty of $500.
Rev. K. q. Martin was granted
license to celebrate the rites Of
marriage. and with Jas. A. Brown
his surety gave bond in the penalty
of $500.
Ellen Riley qualified rs admins.
traitor of tho estate of Thomas Ri.
ley, deceased, and with Il. j. Wat.
son her surety gave bond in the
penalty of $500.
The will Of Solomon s. Miller,
deceased, was admitted to probate,
and b. +. Conner, the executor
therein named, qualified as execu /.
tor, and with John IL. Miller his
surety gave bond in the penalty Of
$500.
j. N. Baker qualified as admins.
traitor of the estate of j. III. Bur-
goyne, deceased, and with A. j.
Bonafield his surety gave bond in
the penalty of 800.
David ID. Bishoff qualified as
guardian of Ford WEIGH, and with
Susanna Mason and U. S. WEIGH
his sureties gave bond in the pen
atty of $500.
James L. Stone qualified as guar.
dian of Adah q. Tnppett, and with
james IL. Manown his surety gave
bond in the penalty of $500.
p. II. McCrum qualified as guar
dian of A. Bliss McCrum, and with
A. A. McCrum his surety gave
bond in the penalty of $4,000.
Ida NJ. Riddle qualified as ad-
minIstrator of the estate of VIM. v.
Riddle, deceased, and with W. G..
Riddle her surety gave bond in the
penalty of 5000.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-09-19
CONSISTENCY %

On last Sabbath morning in the
M. e. Church, while subscriptions
were being made to pay the balance
due on the salary of the pas or,
there was developed little incident
which illustrates tho unexplainable
inconsistencies OF the mem bers of
this great human family to which
we all belong.
The congregation was large, and
notlceably an assemblage of well
dress ed people. The aggregate
wealth represented there could have
been estimated by the hundreds OF
thousands. Five dollar and three
dollar subscriptions were called for
and responded to by quite mum
ber-mostly persons of moderate
means and limited incomes. When
two dollar subscriptions were asked
for, among the first to hold up
his hand was blind George Golf,
of the Infirmary. George subscribed
two dollars, voluntarily, and prompt
ly took the cash out of his pocket
and paid the amount. There were
those In the congregation who
could have paid the entire amount
needed for this worthy cause (about
$3.50 was the balance duel and not
have felt the result of a hundred
dollar gift as would this poor blind
man his gift of two dollars. AS
every one in the town knows, George
Golf earns a nickel here and there
as he can, by hook or crook, and
carefully saves his little earnings.
His gift was a magnificent one,
prompted by high motive Of gem
erosity, and when rewards are being
distributed in another world, George
will receive his, while others who
would have you believe they arc
living daily in communion with
God, will envy George Golf mis- raj
ment Of white and crown Of Jewels.
This is meant for no one in par
ticular, but for quite a number in
general. 1t is the truth-if the
shoe fits, wear it. Wealth, promi-
nent positions in church govern
ment, or loud professions Of religion,
will save no one.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-09-19
The Women Settle Ii.

Mrs. Sour-bread, who discovers her
neighbor across the garden fence look
ing pleased and happy says:
oh Mrs. White bread, come over to
the fence a minute"
Mrs. White-bread goes over to the
fence and asks what is wanted. Mrs.
Sour-bread says:
Where do you get the -four you make
That line bread of yours at 4? My son
VINO is counting your daughter, says he
ate such fine white flaky bread at your
house for supper last evening"
Mrs White bread-"Why, bless your
soul. Mrs. Sour-bread, we get our flour
OF sellers Elliott. at the Roaring
Creek Mills. They only make one
grade Of -four and it is the finest ever
used"
Mrs Sour-bread-"Well, I'll try Sell
lers x Elliotts -four, il that is the case. I"
She sent her husband right off to the
Roaring Creek Mills with a grist- You
do the same. ct.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-09-19
JUDGE JOHN BARTON PAYNE

a sensation was created in the
Superior Court OF Chicago, last
week, when Judge John Barton
Payne--our Judge Payne, in de-
iirering his charge to the Grand
Jury, uttered the following cen
fences
"7he man ,6to is guilty shdH be
punished, sohether he is too p0or 10
hire a larger Or rich eaough 10 6ny
the 6ar.'''
Tine statement had a peculiar
significance which the lawyers aud
citizens present readily understood.
From the accounts published in
Chicago papers, we learn that some
time ago It was discovered that
thieves had been stealing water from
the city mains. In other words,
the wealthy owners OF some of the
stock yards had tapped the water
mains aud were using the water
supply without paying for it--a
brazcn piece Of thieying. After the
discoveries the parties were com
PEELED to pay UP for the past thefts
and provide for future payment.
There it was thought the matter
would rest. The utterance Of Judge
Payne to the Grand Jury evidently
meant to insinuate that the wealth
OF these water thieves should not
shield them from just punishment
at the hands of the law. The Chi.
ca9o papers published columns
about the plain and significant
words used by Judge Payne, and
printed his portrait. All the lead
ing journals of the city we're loud
In their praises of this fearless, un-
compromising man-Judge Payne,
who has been chosen to fill a posi-.
ton of honor and trust and who
stands way up ut the top in Chi
cago. We, too, are proud of the
record of this man, who first chung
out his single" in Kingwood.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-09-19
ON A SERIOUS CHARGE.
A Prominent West Virginia Attorne,
Indicted I'm a Pittsburg Court

Indicted In Pittsburg Court
Special Dispatch to the Intelugencer.
MoReANTowN. w. VA, Sept. 10
A big surprise and sensation has
been caused here by the indictment
by Pittsburg court Of l.. V. Keck,
a prominent lawyer here, and Ell
mer A. Scrafford, who is prominent
in oil circles. for serious charge.
The indictment was found at the
instigation of Mrs. j. w. Cobb.
whose story alleges that Keck and
Scrafford Influenced her fifteen wear
old daughter to run away from
home and enter a disordefly house
in Pittsburg aud that these men
have been conducting improper re-
lations with her. Mrs. Cobb alleges
that she was unaware Of her daugh
ter's whereabouts and has been
searching for her for several mouths,
and only located her finally through
the aid OF detectives. She presen ted
the case before the court and her
attorneys have applied through
Governor Hastings for reauisition
papers upon Governor MacCorkle
for the two men.
Keck gave himself up and was
admitted to bail in the sum of ST.
800. Scrafford has not yet been
arrested. The offense under the
pennsylvania statute is very grave
one and punishable by long term
In the penitentiary.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-09-19

1t is announced that Auditor
johnson will not be a candidate for
denomination next year, although
the office is one of the best in the
State. Your uncle Robert Setemup
Carr is already in the field as an
out and out candidate for the DEM
ocratic nomination, and will make
a strong fight for it.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-09-19

Clsrksburg is getting to be a
great place for the holding Of State
conventions. The Press Associa-
ton convened there this week, and
next year the State CouncH Fire
OF the Improved Order Of Red Men
will be kindled there IN May, and
the Grand Council Of the Junior
Order Of American Mechanics con.
Venes there IN September, and we
don't know what all else,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-09-19

1t is SAID that Gov. MacCorkle
has set his heart on the American
House Of Lords and wants to sue
coed Charles James Faulkner in
the Uncle Sam Senate. The Gov
erbor is hustler, and If any one
can capture the Legislature he can,
and if he does, he ought to have the
best they can do for him. We be-
lieve that MACS" crested crown IS
beacon light that win lead on to
victory.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-09-19

All the editors in the State
should Reed their title clear to a
mansion in Clarksburg this week.
1t is a fine chance for a country
editor to get filed up and get few
square meals without being arrested
for jumping board bill.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-09-19

AL this talk about third term
IS the veriest nonsense so far as the
Presidency 10 concerned. The only
parties we know Of who are in favor
OF a third term are the widows and
~idowers who have already lost two
partners and are looking around
for the third time, which is said to
be the charm. We know of at least
one good Democrat in the county
who is a third termer.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-09-19

Over in the Buckeye state a big
campaign is on hand, and the Dem.
ocrats, who we're supposed to be
dead and buried and securely held
down by free trade monument
are now kicking up the dirt in such
. lively manner that If the Repub-
icans don't grease their "pie waQ-
on veil, it will never get around
and will be side-tracked bya boarse
and military funeral at Spring.
zsld,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-09-19

Ii there is Republican in this
county who is not candidate for
SOME office and never expects to be,
we would like to have his name at
this office, not for publication, but
merely as guarantees of good faith.
We might also want to add it to
our curio collection.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-09-19

Over at the "Modern Athens" a
prominent young attorney has got
ten into bad scrape, as published
in another column from the Wheel
ing papers. Mr.. Keck Is we'll
known here.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-09-19

The kind of 10 to 1 that we are
most in favor Of, is where we are
the one and the (sweet) sixteen is
arrayed in petticoats. We are not
miserly, but We can squeeze this
kind of doll(ar) till the bird will
scream before we let it 90.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-09-19

The river is so low now that the
big fish crawl up on the banks and
sand bars at night to catch the
dew as it falls and replenish their
empty gills. This is only intended
for suckers, and may be properly
termed "fsh story"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-09-19
CAPTURED BY AN ENGINE

Charley Lipscomb. of Rowles-
burg, was arrested in that town on
last Friday by Constable Halbritter
upon the charge of stealing slaves.
The officer had desperate chase
after the prisoner, and before cap
turing him it was necessary to press
Is. Il o. engine into service.
When officer Halbrltter received the
warrant for Lipscomb, he went at
once to the young mans home and
found him upstairs hiding behind
curtain. The boy said. "Let's 90
down stairs and read the warrant. /"
The officer consented, and when
down stairs the prisoner lodged
him and ran out through the back
yard. The officer snapped his re
yolver at the fleeing form OF his
prisoner, but the CUR would not go
of. Lipscomb made good time,
W." SWIM SOihS up Iue Track
towards TunneIton at rapid gait.
Halbritter, the officer, deputized
one or two citizens, and they chased
the prisoner until they were all out
of breath. The officer saw that it
was useless to try to catch the
young man on foot, for he had too
good a start. lie went to an engi.
neer of one of the &. & o. helpers
and deputized the engineer to run
down the prisoner with his engine.
The locomotive was soon started in
pursuit at lively pace. The pris-
oner was overtaken and promptly
arrested and taken back to Rowles-
burg on the locomotive. He was
tried before Justice Wheeler upon
the charge of Stealing slaves. At
the time Of his arrest he had load
of stolen slaves on his wagon. He
was found guilty and sentenced to
thirty days IN Jail. lie was brought
here the same day.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-09-19
Kingwood. September 10. 1896.

If the Republicans think the
Democratic party of this State is
dead and buried, they will be con-
verified to strong belief in the res
urreotion before this time next
year.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-09-19

We hear nothing more about base
ball now in Kingwood. Our boys
played such base ball that the club
became 80 mortified it had to be
buried under orders from the Board
of Health.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-09-19
WONDER OF THE 18TH CENTURY
AUTOMATIC GRAIN AND
Q SEED SEPARATOR,

Just what every farmer should
have.
Will pay for itself in one year.
1t cleans and separates all kinds
OF grain without additional labor.
1t takes the cooked out of wheat
and leaves the seed perfectly clean.
1t will separate Red Top Glover
and Timothy at the same time.
The Machine Does Its Work Perfectly.
You put in the grain, the ma
chine does the rest.
1t is put up out of the BEST MA
TERIAL and will last life time.
In fact, one of the most useful
machines invented.
Sold and handled exclusively by
OSCAR W. ziNN,
GAINESVILLE, w. VA.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-09-19
RuPTURE CnREh ATHnMt.

IF you suffer from rupture in any Of
its various forms, aud desire TO be re-
lieved you can learn how 20 be cnred
~ naming this paper aud addressing
y. II. NERRlCK, Huntington w Va
De win send full particulars free. 6n
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-09-19

For Fire Insurance Of any kind,
in several OF the best companies,
call on or address, j. NJ. Crane,
kingwood, w. Va.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-09-19

Silica Graphite Roof Paint, Barn
and Fence Paint, House Paints,
Oils, Glass, Sash, Doors. etc.
MONROE 4 JACKSON, Kingwood.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-09-19

The potato crop will be enormous
this year in the county and many
turner's have hundreds Of bushels
OF very bne tubers. As result the
price IS very low,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-09-19


Ira Huffman, formerly a resident
of near this town, and who recently
moved to Balsinger, Fayette coun.
ty, Pa, WAS arrested not long since
upon the charge of stabbing fellow
over there. He had no trouble to
give bail when the affair happened
and on September 9Th he had his
trial The jury was prompt in re
turning verdict of "not guilty -
In other words, il WAS proven that
Ira was justifablo in defending
himself with a knife, ~ the quarrel
was brought on by the other par.
ties, who we're the agaressors.
Huffman IS a son Of Constable Geo.
Huffman, aud bas many friends
bere who are glad be was acquitted.
IRA was always straightforward
sober and industrious young man.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-09-19

The First Thing
To Remember
In that I am IN business
10 make money. 4.

10 make money. I.
But j don't expect to get rich tins
year or next. l go on these prin-
ciples:-
Make mans clothes fit per-
fectly.
Give him cloth little better
than you tell him il is.
Don't put the price any higher
than it ought to be.
The best part of this plan is
that your customer comes back
every time he wants clothes, and
sends his friends around, too.
That is the way hope to make
money.
STONE, the Tailor.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-09-19

Every old rooster within ten
miles OF Buckhannon has taken to
The woods this week, and there
Won't be enough chickens left there
to crow for daylight for the next
year or two. Several hundred hum
cry Methodist preachers have in
vaded the town this week. and
good eatfn' will be scarce there
Tor some time after this.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-09-19
STONE, the Tailor.
WHITE SEWING mAcu,NEs.

have the agency here for the King of sewing
machines, the WHITE. Anyone desiring tI
purchase machine can save money by buying
of me.
Sewing Machine Needles and OIL.
furnish them for any machine made Also have
the best quality sperm oil, manufactured ex-
pressly for sewing machines. Guaranteed not
to gum, stain, corrode, get thick or clog your
machine.
w. A. STONE, Merchant Tailor,
KingwOOd, W.. Va
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-09-19

Over at Terra Alta last week one
OF the most popular young men OF
that town hung himself to a Joyce,
and for life, too, instead of death,
strange as it may seem. He had
every reason in tho world for living
aud being happy yet he did, and
even got written permission from
the county officials to do it, aud
was assisted IN the rash act by o
preacher, who tied the knot SO.
curely.
OF course there was a woman IN
the case, and it was caused by her
capturing and making a pet Of a
Crane. She has it thoroughly do
mosticated now and so tame that il
eats at she same table with her and
is hardly contented away from her
side. All in all, the story " quite
romantic.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-09-19

The tax collector will soon be
abroad in The land with this years
ta1.reccipts. Sheriff Shaw expects
- make a clean sweep this year,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-09-19

Silver is still worth one hundred
cents on the dollar at this Office,
and is not near az free as we would
like FOR II TO be. Some one please
bring In Q sample.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-09-19
Good As Gold /!

Poor -four is not worth any.
thing-it causes dyspepsia,
bad tempers aud often divorces
man and wife. Coop FLOUR
IS worth its weight in geld. 1t
makes the housewife happy and
the home full of sunshine.
The Roaring Creek FIGURING Mills,
Newly equipped throughout
with improved roller process
machinery. Satisfaction guar-
anteed. One straight grade of
flour for everybody. Try the
new mill.
SELLERS 4 ELLIOTT, Proprietors,
Albright, ~. Va.
saY Sellers Famous Buck heat
Flour better than ever.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-09-19
n White Crow
FIJI Quarts, SL00;
sir Quarts, SIS. 90.

Mail and express orders shipped
promptly, and we pay express
charges ON all orders Of flO.O9
and over.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-09-19

Complete Price LISTS Of Wines ana LIQUOR.
mailed fres,
The Arizona sentinel., 1895-10-26
Yuma's Climate.

Weather Observer A. Ashenberrer furnishes us with the following i'm p3r5en5 racts relative to the climate, 7irTa,' and weather at Yuma.
 tae s2.'oWiug data from the records F: he U. $. weather Bureau are from observations taken for periods rang ing from i've to twenty years and are published by request of the Hen, Mayor of Yumai
 Mean actual barometer.-Yuma. 2s.56 inches; Denver, Col, 24.73 inches.
 Mean annual emperature.-Yuma. 7s.. Jupiter, Fla, 730. Mean maximum temperature during month of July.-Yuma, 1O6.6N; lPhoeniI. Mean minimum temperaturs during month Of July.-Yuma, 770; Galveston, Mean minimum temperature duy;no month of January.-Yuma, 42': Tucsos B {; Phoenix, 320. Highest temperature recorded ed.-Ypra llS0; Phoenix, ll90; Fort Lapwai, Idaho, Lowest temperature recorded.-Yuma. ?, Riverside, Cal. Voluntary observers recOrd.l, 2l'; Jacksonville, Fla, l50: Gal weston, Tex, ll'.
 Mean relative humidity.-Yuma, 44z, San Diego, Cal, 75%; Chicago, 74g; Pen sacola, Fla, 76a5; Port Angeles, Wash, 5SS. Mean annual rainfan.-Yuma, 3 inches. Tucson, l3 inches; Jacksonville, Fla. 5S nches; New Orleans, La, 62 inches; Neah ay, Wash, l02 inches.
 Average annual number of rainy davs- una, IA; Tucson 49; St. Louis. Il5. ' ashIngton, D. C., l26; New York. l26. altimore, l33; Chicago, l36; Cincinnss;' Al; Atlanta, Ga, Al; Rochester, N. ", IT; Tatoosh Island, Wash, IS6. Average annual number of cloudy days aa.t, ,.; acramento, Cal, 45; OsweQo, '. =, l73. Average annual number of partly cloudy
 --> G'aa, 69: Sacramento, Cal, "a,
 ., l24..
 :al number of clear days.--
 t.arCI, Ore, 92; Oswego, N. ~.ad velocity 6
 Ity, Kan, l2 miles; San
 5 ,7iles.
 (; velocity recorded .-Yxna, o4 miles; san Francisco, Cal. Co miles.
The Arizona sentinel., 1895-10-26
WHY CAPITAL SHOULD SEEK YUMA COUNTY

WHY CAPITAL SHOULD SEEK YUMA COUNTY Because its mines are the richest.
 Because it's grazing lands are the best. Because it's farming lands are valuable and productive.
 Because it gives assurance of the largest returns on money invested.
 Because it's grand resources are yet to be developed.
 Because it is a young, growing county with an assured future.
 Because the opportunities for engaging ir2 manufacturing enterprises are better than in any other region of the West
 Because good mining properties can be had at reasonable figures.
 Because there is a demand for additional facilities for ore reduction.
 Because there are vast stretches of rich soil to be reclaimed by the construction of irrigating canals.
 Because there are large tracts of grass lands that can be utilized by the sinking ot artesian wells.
 Because there are many openings in new country which cannot exist in older com munities.
 Because the opportunities for engaging in the successful cultivation of semi-tropic fruits are better than in any other part of the United States
 Because property values are rapidly ad- vancing.
 Because Arizona's boom is yet to come. Because it is a virgin field, ready for the seed which will produce golden harvest.
 ARIZONA.