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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-23
Roxy
REEDsvILLE.
.donce Of The Argus.

Correspondence Of The Argus
rise To remark, that owing 20 the
numerous cases of "spring fever" in
this section, news is scarce. Have some
pretty severe cases
There was quite large crowd at
James NJ. Carroll's sale.
Everybody is trying TO beat every
body else getting their oats sowe6.
We are glad TO see tho familiar face
of Mrs, Belle Ringer (nee Loar), among
us again.
A. n. Cobun is finishing ID. III. Loar's
house, which will be very fine when
completed.
Newton McGee and Il. T.. Christopher
traded horses last week. McGee traded
the one he got from Christopher Off be-
fore night
j. $. Dunn is engaged in hauling
locust posts, preparatory to building
the line fence between he and j a. r.
Martin.
The third quarterly meeting was
held at Masontown Saturday and Sun
day last. Rev Friend assisted in the
absence OF Rev Ash, 4. Il.
Our Sunday-School Is progressing
nicely. Have good attendance. II. Il.
Loar is teacher for the senior class
Jennie Loar, the intermediate, aud
Annie Reed, the infant class
Joseph Menear has purchased the
Sharps property in this place, and has
hauled lumber TO build a new kitchen.
and repair the house generally. The
boys had to help the COOL work along
SO they carried the whole pile OF lun-
Der off, one night last week The next
morning Joe could be seen bringing a
board in from every direction. IL took
him most all day To get them together
again. Hardly know whether he has
found them ali yet or not II is need
less 20 add, that low murmur of
''cuss words" could be heard as the
boards were brought in. OF course,
this points To the conclusion To which
we mad already come that he is soon
TO be a "manCel." He is going to take
to himself the other half"
April Goth. 1896. GYPSY.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-23
TERRA ALTA.
'espondence Of the Argus.

Correspondence Of the Argus.
What the people ars doing now days
Did you say IL wasn't bot2
y. $. Hyde was in town one day this
week.
win Beavers was ut Grafton last Sat
urday on business.
Mrs. Tom Elliott, of Keyser is visit
ing friends aud relatives here.
Buffalo Bits Wild West show
shows in Clarksburg tho 2sth OF April
Mrs. a. u. Scott went ovor TO King
wood Tuesday TO visit friends and rel
atives.
Thornton Benson, "devil" OF the
Oracle Office, has purchased very 6ne
bicycle.
Messrs L. r. and w. T. White went
over TO King wood one day last week on
business
Mrs Wnbert Dowuer and son Frank,
are visiting friends and relatives at
Haywood.
Ed. Rinard proprietor Of the Pop
Factory has bought very fine bicycle
from NJ il. Dodge.
Stanhope Scott returned nome last
Saturday after IA extensive visit with
friends at Kingwood.
DR.. Frank Fogle returned home last
shOHudys tie viii NLhTb 70 prdCblcing
Ia his fathers old office.
JEFF PiclSen Is having his house paint
ed by Bud Benson, which helps the
looks OF the house wonderfully.
w. r. Crane has started his Soda
Fountain here. lie expects 20 do q
good business on IL this summer.
Joseph Hawke, salesman for 7. ".
MurdOck Of Parkersburg. was IN town
last Friday and Saturday on business
I'd Kelly had another fine horse 70
die last Monday This is the second
horse that no has lost In the last two
weeks
Mrs. Nora Goodwin opened her Ice
Cream Parlor last Saturday evening.
There was quite Is large crowd came in
FOR cream.
The Zelier Cornet Band has received
some very pretty and late music. The
boys arc making great Preparations for
the coming campaign.
Felix Elliott. Jr. and Rupert Wick.
cry, Of KinRwood, were in town last
Tuesday Mr. Elliott was os his way
- Washington to buy goods Tor Mr..
John ~. Garner Of KingwOOd
Fly.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-23

Ia a private letter received from
Charles L. Morgan, OF HillS0oro. Ohio.
We learn that his older brother, Ed
ward, died Thursday. April 9ta, 1896
OF heart and stomach trouble. His
wife died two years ago. The family
used 10 live in this county and William
Morgan, the father of the boys above
named is brother of David Morgan,
OF Marsden. this coanty and used 10 keep
store 1T AlOrightsville many years
ago. Charley was here last summer
aud spent a month visiting relatives.
Some extensive improvements are
being made on the home OF lawyer Z.
J. Cr0gan. at the southwest corner of
High and Tunnelton Streets. 4 two
story addition will be erected at the
rear end OF the house with an IL" and
basement under the new part a
heater will be put in the basement and
the whole building heated hereafter
with hot air. When the Improvement
now under way is completed. the resi-
dence viii be twic, as large and roomy
as heretofore and MIR. Crogan will
have one OF the haudsonest aud most
convenient homes in town.
The many friends here OF Mrs.
Laura Trirpett will be pleased to
know OF her success in Baltimore.
where she has n splendid position as
Matron and Housekeeper of Home b.,
of the Woman's College. She has
been there now two years and given
excellent satisfaction. the Cashier and
Mr.. George Filbert says she has man
aged the business more economically
and satisfactorily than anyone ever in
charge. MIR. L. NJ Albright called
on her while in Baltimore last week
and was we'll pleased with the insti-
tuition and the reception accorded to
visitors Mrs. Trippett will be home
here June 10th, To- spend her vacation.
Her salary is $500 per year with
board and a vacation during the heat
ed term.
Tent OF the Order Of the Maccabees was
organized and instituted in Kingwood last night
at the K. OF p. Hall, by Deputy supreme Com
mander W. II. Norris. 1t starts OF with about
twenty members aud the following officers were
cleo ed for this year:
Past Commandcr-M. 7. Powell.
Commander-H. Clay Hyde.
Lieutenant Commandsr-w. b. Parkhurst.
Record Keeper. w Fawcett.
Finance u. X. Monroe.
Sergeant--Geo. A. Herring.
Master At-Arms-J. II. Garner
let Master Guards-R. A. Orr
End AZ III. II. Potter.
sentinel-F. K. Haokley.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-23
WALNUT HILL.
innce Of the Argns

Correspondence Of the Argus.
Mrs. Llyina Riley, suffering from
cancer, still fingers in great pain.
Ezri Tsets WAS on a business trip TO
Kingwood ami Millersport last week.
The school at No. closed on the 2sth
ult., with nothing TO mark the OCCASION.
Miss Dora Cool died OF consumption
on March 3Jth, aged about twent y-six
years.
Sowing oats and making garden is
the principal occu pation of our people
at present.
Jake Shaffer has rented the Alec
White farm OF Marsall Riley and has
taken possession.
Mrs. Christian Teets, wife of Benz
Teets. Is again able 20 be out after a
severe spell Of la grippe.
Mr.. and Mrs Will Hudson have gone
20 housekeeping in Mrs Eliza WO!fs
house near Mrs. Conner's
The stone quarry at Eighty Cut Is
again in full blast, and several OF our
young men are working there.
Mrs Ellen Harshbarger AMI Mrs.
Whetsell we're visiting at w. Scott
Gamers on Monday OF last week.
Miss Emma Harshbarger. Of Eighty
Cut, and Mr. Hood Whetsell, agent at
Hutton, Nd. were married on Easter
sunday and will shortly 90 10 house.
keeping at Hutton.
The Uuling Lumber Company have
/ built log slide from near No school
house 60 Cheat river and will ship
large quantities Of logs over 1t during
the cpmiag season.
The Editor seems 90 have got his
wish about winter becoming bow
I q. Il @
/ the old man and IS now flirting with
I the birds. bees and flowers.
Somebody set dre out in the woods
near PrinQle's run last Friday and gave
I the neiQhbOrhOOd general scare.
I People turned out to fight it. ana sue
c9eded in preventing serious damage.
The hope is Expressed here that Nc.
/ Kinley will soon follow the ei451 that
came % Preston county, and become
/ invisible : Ii1 ha ha Let the fell
I low who comes 20 market occasionally
/ get sold.
! -. j.. Conley. one Of our leading cit.
/ izens, will leave as this week and move
/ 20 Haywood lie will be greatly
missed by our people, as he Is good
neigh Dor. a prominent POpulist aud
\ has taught the Bible class ia our Sun
day-5chool for nearly twenty years
Our best wishes attend him 70 his new
home.
I Joseph a Miller Is the choice Of our
/ people for County Clerk, and we believe
/ bis old comrades will stand by him TO
I a man III they viii not support one
Of their own number for Office. how
can they ask or expect others to rally
round tho oil veterans when they seek
/ preferment We boys have been taught
\ 70 respect and honor the old soldier
and we naturally expect 20 see them
respect one another. and help one an.
other when they can. And we be eve
they will do 10 in this case, as ;hey
have ga others.
GEORGE GoRDJT GARNET.
April 20. 1895
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-23
NEwBuRG.

Correspondence OF the Argus.
Manly FOrtney was helping sam
Martin last week.
Charles Smoot aud family moved 10
WeSstcr county on "Wednesday.
Mr. Geo. w. Lowther aud family. OF
Grafton, are guests of Mrs John Bell
OF this place.
WIN. NJ. Dent, Jr., aud family left
for Monongah on Friday, where they
will reside hereafter
Died. at the residence of her sister.
Mrs. Barbara Cook, ON April 10th, 1890.
Mrs. John f. Fox, OF Boston, Mass, OF
heart disease. Ago 90 years.
Captain Paul s. II. Lee and daugh-
tiers, Misses Julia and LYDIA. left this
morning ON the early train for Norfolk,
Va, their future home. Their many
friends wish them success aud happg-
ness
Roxy.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-23
pa,,um Hallau - pi,trlnt.

Corresdponsnco ~ the Argus
James g. Flynn was at Fetterman
on business recently.
John G. Ball went TO Grafton on
business last saturday
We noticed Ed Luzader, Of 1rondale,
in this viciRtv Sunday.
l.. j Hunt, OF frontowu. was at
tending TO business 10 this community
Friday
The ~ y. Quarterly Conference will
convene at Austen next saturday at 8
% clock.
The series Of meetings conducted by
Rev Stalnalser Of the y. Y Church AZ
Chestnut Ridge closed Monday night
Quarterly Meeting will be held at that
place next Saturday and sunday.
IDLE fKE.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-23
She Was willing.

James II. shahan 81, and Jennie
Stevenson IS.
Charles NJ Golf %, and Rebecca A.
Hartzell %.
All native Prestonians but Golf, who
is from Tucker county
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-23

Lightning Hot Drops
Whist q Funny Nsmol
Ven True, but Il Kills Az Palm.
Sold Everywhere. Every Day
Without Rollcf There is TO Pay
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-08-18
Kroegev Pianos.

The Kroeger Piano cannot be eX-
celled for tone, touch or workmanship.
Endorsed by the leading musicians of
Honolulu. j. w. Bergstrom, repairing
and tuning office; Thrum's book store.
Tel. 347.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-08-18

One night when Mr.. Isaac Reese was
stopping with me, says NJ. f. Hatch,
a prominent merchant of Quartermas-
ter, Washir gton, heard him groan-
ing. On going to his room l found
him suffering from cramp. collie. He
was in such agony that | feared he
would die. l hastily gave him dose
of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. He was soon re-
lieved and the first words he uttered
were, ''what was that stuff you gave
me?" l informed him. A few days
ago we wer talking about his attack
and he said he was never without that
remedy now. | have used it in my
family for several years. 1 know its
worth and do not hesitate to recon-
mend t to my friends and customers
For sale by all druggists and dealers
Benson, Smith & Co., agents for H.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-15
THE LOAN EXHIBITION.
Attracts Many People to the Old Gunner
land Club House.

Yesterday was the second day OF the
loan exhibition. People fond OF old 1asll-
toned things should not fail to visit this
| remarkably fine collection in the old Copp
house at the junction of Free and High
streets.
Among other things that will attrac'
the attention of visito is are miniatures
of their ancestors loaned by Miss Cornella
Dow and Miss Fannie Lewis; comb
formerly owned by Mrs. j. r. Lowell
from Mrs. Noone of Bridgton; some very
old furniture from Mrs. Brandon; a
table from Mrs. ]. Day that belonged to
Lafayette and which is 10Y years old;
chair over 800 years old and other valua-
BILE pieces from Mrs. Greedy Spring; an
old desk and collection of watercoolers
from Jerusalem, from Mrs. E. T.. Hall;
Hawaiian articles from Mr.. j. N. Babb;
workstand that belonged to Lafayette
from Miss Edwards; washstand Of
Whittiers from Mrs. Edgar Payson; a
little flight Of steps. formerly used to
mount onto the old fashioned high four
posted beds. that belonged to Lafayette;
chair and hat of old Parson Smiths
of the First Parish; the best suit of the
old parson with his cane, spectacles and
other property from Martin Best; chair
which was formerly occupied by revolu-
tionary soldier when he entertained Lafay.
cite; the first tete-a-tete chair ever
brought into Portland, from Mrs. Dewey
OF Deering; a copy Of very quaint old
chair that is supposed to be as old as any
furniture in existence which Mayor Bax-
ter had made abroad, the maker taking
the original chair for model. Mrs. W..
II. Stevens exhibited Pilgrim plate
and other choice pieces, Mrs. H. P. Mer-
rill a Pilgrim pitcher, Mrs. Geo. G..
Frye an old Dutch delft PLAGUE, Mrs. d.
M. True two rare franklin Mexican
plates and brass candle sticks, Mrs. T. j.
Little pewter punch bowl, Mrs. James
Balm collection of curios, and Mrs. B.
F. Woodbury. tear jug thrown up by an
earthquake on an island off the coast OF
Asia Minor and supposed to have been
buried 2,0OO years.
In Mrs. S. P. Warren's collection may
be seen rich blue dinner plate, repre-
senting Blenheim Castle, the home Of the
new Duchess of Marlborough ss(nee Miss
Wonderfully. fine large Spode platter
and drainer, six plates of Enoteds English
views, three pieces of Liverpool ware.
three pieces of old Dutch Delft.
Mrs. Hanson exhibits large collection
of Staffordshirs, Queen, Liverpool and
Lowestoft, including Christ's church
plates, large plate representing Penn'i
| treaty with the Indians, Cadmus, and
several light house coffee pots, the Now
att pitcher, and Fullum jug from Nor
way 800 years old, large hot water plat
ter from en- English space.
| In Mrs. Denny's collection is fine set
| of Loestoft cups and saucers. also twe
spear heads relics of Col. Church's battle
with the Indians near behring's Oaks,
| 1889.
last night Mrs. S. P. Warren gave al
interesting illustrated talk lin costume
on "The China Of our Grandmothers. =
At the exhibition this evening there
will be an auction sale of old china
books, relics of Parson SIN it'll and othel
|
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-15
Maine Central Train Travel.

In conversation with reporter, Gener-
nj Ticket Agent +. E. Boothby said be
looked for very heavy tourist travel to
the maritime provinces this summer. Las
year the travel to Europe was unusually
large, due in large measure to tho low
fares This year there will be large
falling off in European travel, and the
maritime provinces will accordingly be
benefited. St. John, he was glad to
learn, had now excellent hotel accom-
modations. "That is what you want, %
said Mr.. Boothby; Tourists will always
go to city where there are good hotels -
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-15
New Corporations.

These new corporations have been or.
gained:
The Mason .Azine Co., organized at
Portland. for the purpose of doing bust
ness in teas and other articles Of family
use. and real estate, with $3.50, 600 CAPT,
tai stock, of which $50 is paid in. The
officers are: President, A. q. Libby OF
Portland; treasurer, Fred W. Littlefeld
of Portland.
The Hobbs Variety Store Co., organ,
lied at Norway, for the purpose of gener-
al merchandise business, with $40, 00C
capital stock. of which 1900 is paid in.
The officers are: President, Emma E.
Hobbs of Norway; treasurer, George W.
Hobbs of Norway.
The T. L. Eastman Co., organized at
Fryeburg, for the purpose of preserving,
canning and doing general business in
fruits, vegetables, grains, etc. with $10,-
600 capital stock, of which $500 is paid in.
The officers are: President, Dean A.
Ballard of Fryeburg; treasurer, Tobias
L. Eastman of Fryeburg.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-15
Man Drowned at Berlin.

Berlin, N. H., May 14.-Albert Render
of Manchester, N. H., and DR.. Bowker
OF this town went on fishing trip to
Mum pond few miles from Enrol. The
boat that they used was small and leaky,
SO that when breeze started up the two
were unable to keep it above water and
1T capsized. DR.. Bowker swan to the
shore, which was but short distance
away. AS his companions failed to APP
pear he Immediately went back to the
scene of the catastrophe and by diving
several times discovered Render at the
bottom of the pond in ten or twelve feet
OF water. The doctor tried to resuscitate
him. but his efforts were fru1tless. Mr..
Render leaves widow and family.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-15
BOViiniirle

that greatest of concentrated food
preparations. 1t is not medicine,
but builder-up of brain, nerve,
and flesh tissue. By its strength
giving properties, and its action
as an invigorator of each of the
great life-maintaining organs of
the body, it stops the decline,
and gives to the prematurely
broken-down sufferer a new
lease of life, wherein poor health
is an unnecessary adjunct if its
use is continued.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-15
MISCELLANEOUS
Premature
X Old Age

is deplorably prevalent in this
nineteenth century. Thousands
die annually young in years,
but as completely worn out as
though the full allotment of their
time had passed over their heads.
The man who feels that he is
breaking down, experiences loss
of strength, sleep, and appetite,
should at once take
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-15
New Minister for Maine.

Newton, Mass, May 14.-After his
Institution at Newton Centre Rev ".
E. Lombard of tn senior class viii accent
a pastorate which has been rendered To
him from the Baptist church at Brewer,
Maine. Rev. Edwin NJ Dolan, also a
member of the same class, has accepted
a call from Baptist church at South
Watsrville, Maine.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-15
RELIEF IN SIX HOURS.

DISTRESSING Kidney and Bladder diseases
relieved IN six hours by the "NEW GREAT
SOUTH AMERICAN KIDNEY CURE" This
new remedy is a great surprise on account
OF its exceeding promptness in relieving
pain in the bladder, kidneys, back and every
part OF the urinary passages in male or re,
male. 1t relieves retention Of water and
you want quick relief and cure this is your
remedy. Sold by &C H. GUPPY CO., Drug
cist. 463 Congress st. Portland, Me.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-15
Supposed to Be Kate West.

Clio ucester, Mass, May 1.-The body
OF an unknown woman, dressed in a
bicycle suit, and in partially deoomposed
state, was washed ashore today ut Man
chester. 1t was taken in charge by
officials of that town and awaits identifi-
ostlon. 1t is supposed to be that of Kate
west who jumped from the Portland
steamer fremont, May 2 A pair of
shoes marked Cox & Son, Portland.
found on the body, lead to the SUPPOSE
ton.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-15

The roads in Washington county arr
fast assuming their normal condition
says the Maohias Union, and traveller
do not have much difficulty in making
ments in road making in the past few
years have shortened the muddy season
No county in Maine has better roads thai
the average Washington county road.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-15

Captain R. W. Black. U. S. pension
agent for Maine, says that all of the next
payments will be made by mail only.
Tue last payment was partially 10 person
ued, making it necessary that the claims
be signed by justice, notary public, OF
anyone who can administer oath. The
date OF payment is June 4.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-15
STATE TOPICS OF INTEREST.

Six gentlemen in Augusta have con
tributed one hundred dollars piece fol
a Fourth of July celebration. They ar.
J. H. Manley, P. o. Vickery, &. G.
Burleigh, j. +. Hill, Lendall Titcomb
and Geo. E. Macomber.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-15

Engineer Straw is surveying for the
railroad between Jay and Gilbertville
and il is reported by good authority that
work is soon to commence on the dam at
Peterson's Falls
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-15

The Maine Central company is still
making improvements around the station
in Waterv:lle Now it is an extension OF
granite paving in the broad arena where
the coaches and ten cent carriages recsive
and deliver their passengers. The work
is under the supervision of A. Hawth orn
of Thomaston, who few years since laid
the Main street paving. The granite
blocks came from Jay.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-15
Maine Pensions.

Maine Pensions.
Washington, May 14.-Pensions have
been granted residents Of Maine as fol-
lows:
ORIGINAL.
John Timmons, Togus; James McCrum,
Togus Isaac Phillips. Portland.
ADDITIONAL.
Thomas Clark, North Carmel; Wilson
Webber. Sprague's Mills; Andrew d..
Tidd, Hodgon; Patrick H. Furlong
Togus.
RESTORATION AND REISSUE.
Fernando S. Bennett, Bethel.
INCREASE.
James W.Church, North New Portland.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-15

Mr. Thomas f. Allen shot very large
horned owl near his home on Pine
street, Bangor, Wednesday morning.
The bird was in the vicinity all day
Tuesday and few up against window
In another house and broke several lights
of glass.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-15

Last Friday Mr.. J. W. Post of New
York city, was in Belfast, and met the
Belfast dwarf Don Orman Robbins. the
two being probably the largest and small
stand six feet and weighs 44S pounds.
Mr.. Robbins is 80 years old and weighs
80 pounds.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-15

The Bath Times had an interview
Tuesday with Hon. Fritz H. Twitchell
on the subject of that much talked about
electric road between Lewiston and Bath.
MIR. Twitchell and G. c.. Moses have
withdrawn entirely from any participa-
ton whatever in the scheme, and have
absolutely nothing to do with the char
ter now under consideration by the rail
road commission. They are satisfied with
the Bnth street railway as it is, and de-
sired it expressly stated that that road
will not be extended in any direction
whatever