West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1895-09-26
J. K. Hall, Of Wheeling, J.. F.

dell Brown, kinewood. The alter.
mates elected are: Richard IL. Har-
rison, Weston; Harry l.. Snyder,
Shepherdstown; Floyd Triplett. 81
kins; George L. Goshorn, Maysyille;
10. Thompson, Keyser, and Thorn
as Theodore McDougall, Of Ceredo.
Elkins, Buckhannon and Sister,
vile were nominated for next place
OF meeting by representatives from
these places, in neat speeches ofinvi-
tations to come and partake of the
bounty and welcome thereof. Sister
Vile won, and the next annual
meeting will be held there in May,
1896, when a big time is expected,
rs Sisterville is the center Of o big
oil region and has become a hust-
ling town with 6,000 population.
The public meeting in the Opera
House that night was a big affair.
There was large crowd in attend
ance and several prominent speakers.
Senator Reed was chairman of the
meeting and made an eloquent adj
dress In opening the exercises. Gov.
MacCorkle was introduced a d
spoke for an hour on the Future
of West Virginia." He painted a
brilliant picture of the wealth and
resources Of our mountain State.
and said he was tired of hearing it
called "little" State, for it was a
magnificent domain and large In
everything that makes a country
truly great. He dwelt particularly
on our GOAL area and development,
and seemed to be thoroughly posted
in regard to our mineral resources.
He made many happy hits that
provoked round after round of
applause. He was followed by Hon.
Harry Z. Snyder, editor of the
Connellsville Courier and ex. Presi
dent of the Pennsylvania Press
Association, Rev. DR.. j. T.. Good
night, President of the West Vir-
ginia University. and Hon. Wait
man L. Barbe, Field Agent of the
University, who all spoke well and
made a good impression on the
audience. The Chairman of the
Committee on Resolutions reported
as follows:
WHEREAS, This Association at its an
nual meeting held at Clarksburg, Sep
TENDER 18th and 18th, 1895, has met
with Unusual attention and courtesy. at
the hands of all with whom its noen-
bers have come in contact
| RESOLVED. That our thanks be ex.
tended to Charles o. Scull, G. p. A. of
the b. & o. r. r., W. j. Robinson. G..
p. A., Ohio River r r., A. II. Kunst
General Manager Of w. Va. & p. r. r.,
Hugh G. Bowles, Manager of the NJ r..
RI r., Fl. w. Fuller, q. T. A. of c.. & O.
K. Il. w M. Chesbrough, O. p. A. of
the B. & o., s. w. r. r., w. b. Beyfil.
@. p. A. of the n. w r. r., Capt. G. w.
Harrison, G.. p. A. of w. Va c. R.R..
for their courtesy in extending free
transportation over their respective
lines of road, also to the officers of the
Southern R.R. for their offer of trans
portation to and from Atlanta, Ga.
RESOLVED, That we earnestly thank
the citizens of Clarksburg and Harrison
county, for their kindness and courtesy
in so pleasantly entertaining us as their
guests
RESOLVED, That the warmest thanks
Of the association be rendered to the
Traders Company and their manager
w. II. Barbour and his assistants sor
their hospitality and generosity in ca
tering to the pleasure and comfort of
its members at their beautiful hotel.
RESOLVED, That our thanks be ex-
tended to managers Harne and Hornor
of the Traders Grand Opera House for
inviting us TO attend an entertainment
in their magnificent temple of amuse-
ment.
RESOLVED, That we express our APP
probation and thanks to Mr. Augustus
Smith and all of the ladies and gentle
men who assisted in so pleasantly enter.
tanning as by their capital rendition of
the Comic Opera The Fakir."
RESOLVED, That our thanks be extend
ed to the First Regiment Band for fur.
nishing music for our pleasure.
RESOLVED, That we thank the lodge
OF Jr o. u. A. NJ. for the use Of their
hall I'm which TO hold our meetings.
RESOLVED, That we cordially express
our thanks and appreciation for the
admirable work done by the officers OF
this association.
RESOLVED, That we extend our
warmest thanks for the kindness IN vis-
ting and addressing us 20 His Excel
lency Gov. ". a. MacCorlsle.
RESOLVED, That our thanks be tender.
ed 20 DR.. Goodnight for his presence
among rs.
RESOLVED, That in consideration OF
| his untirinQ efforts and frufff,,I ,.o....1 A..