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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1896-07-17
MARoELIUs NJ THOMPSON. Comr.
I COMMISSIONERS NOTICE

Matilda Yerkey, who sues ia inI her own
behalf and on benalf Of an other
creditors OF Darius Yerkey, deceas.
ed. plaintiff, vs.. Mary Eyaiine YER.
Key, and David u Hall: Il lrninis-
trator OF Darius a. 5 YefIev,
ceased, and Oscar Yetkey. 81, IS fseS
aerkey, Cleveland Yerkey. Edward
nerkey, Thurman Yerkey, Eari
ferkey. infants, and p. nj. Long.
guardian dd sitem Of said infants.
defendants, in chancery.
Inc parties to the above suit wili,tske
notice that on the y
10Th DAY OF JULY, 1896.
at my Office in the town Of CLARK sbnrp
IN Harrison county, West Virginia, i
VIII proceed to execute the order Of ref
erence entered therein by the Circuit
court OF said county, in vacation. on
the day of June, 1896, wherein i as
commissioner, am directed to audit,
state and settle the accounts of David
u. Hall. us the administrator of Darius
A. Ierkey, deceased, and to ascertain
and report what money or funds are
now IN the hands of said administrator
applicable to the payment of the debts,
ana liabilities of the deceased; what
debts, claims and demands are against
tue estate OF said decelent, to whom
due ana when payable; the amounts and
pfioritles thereof; the nature and char
acter OF the same. and the real estate. If
any. OF the said Darius A. Yerkeys died
seized. where situate, the amount there-
OF, and who ARE entitled to the same as
the heirs.at.law and distributes AZ said
decedent. and perform such other SER
vices us are therein stated and thereby
required to he reported All parties in
interest are required to attend at the
time and place aforesaid, with such
books papers, vouchers and evidence
us WI enable ME to comply with said
Given under my hand this the nth
day of June, 1876 ''''' 'Asss 7 "
Lewis q. Lawson, lt'
Counsel for Plt'h. as.at
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NOTICE TO LIEN HOLDERS J


Toall persons holding liens by Judgment
or otherwise, on the real estate. or
my part thereof. of Mary O. Cork.
In pursuance of decree of the circnit
court OF Harrison county, made in n
cause therein pending. to subject the
real estate Of tue said Mary q. Cork to
the satisfaction OF the lines thereon. Won
are hereby required to present all claims
held by You and each OF vou against the
said Mary. Cork, which are liens ON
her real estate, or any part of it, for the
ludlcation to me, ut my office in nd.
town OF Clarksburg, Harrison county.
West Virginia, on or before the 10th
day of August, 1896.
Given Under my hand this 18th day of
CHARLES W. LYscu.
3o-i Commissioner.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1896-07-17
Fruit Trees.
harrisburg AMI EIk View Nnrserle.


The location of these nnrser;es .
happy medium between the North and
South. makes them unsurpassed fnr
propagating stock that will meet tha
demands OF the climate of West yir.
ginia, Ohio. Pennsylvania, Kentucky
Virginia and Maryland They now
nave hall million growing trees from
which to select; these embrace every
variety OF fruit, shade aud ornamental
trees. Also small fruits. climbing vines,
eHergfeens, roses, &c. Sc Mail orders
fiseh prompt and careful attention.
to all points from Clarksbnrr. Prices
that will delight you. Stock prenars1
Tor shipment by experienced packers.
statesmen Wanted; pleasant work
and good pay. Address, q, w. SOUTH.
M M \ SONS. Box TO, Clarksburo
'hSiula' lt.tf.,
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.L0we'sFurRituTe House;
and Undertaking Es-
Establishments,
Corner Main and station streets,
Shinnston, West Va.

Keep constantly ON hand full
line OF collins, baskets and burial
cases Of all kinds and sizes; also
q complete line OF burial cloth.
ing. such as Prince Albert suits.
black and white shrouds for
ladies. children's robes aud wrap
pers Of all sizes, slippers in all
sizes, both white and black. We
furnish free the patent cooling
boards. curtains and door Grape.
Metallic and copper lined cases
furnished on short notice. All
ord RS by telegraph or otherwise
pro mptly attended TO both day
ana night. Bolt
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1896-07-17
Good Land FL Sale.

The undersigned has for sale one
hundred and eighteen acres Of land
lying on Little Kanawha River three
miles below Bulltown, in Braxton coun-
~ that he will sell for fourteen dollars
per acre. The land lays well and is
well watered. Thirty acres Of Bottom
to NOW and common log houses on the
place and o good spring. For further
information write or call on
JOHN ALLEN.
24.tf. Napier, Braxton Go. W. We.
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The TELEGRAM will print ~
you any of the following -
work at reasonable prices,
and will guarantee entire w
satisfaction in every par y
elcuiar Letter heads. packet
note heads. bill heads. statements
posters, Tags, visiting cards,
funeral notices, blank deeds,
summons, pamphle IS, dodgers.
envelopes. and all kind of com.
mercial work. Try this Office
once ana you will come agalf
whenever in need Of such work,
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The place to get your up.to.
date, fine job printing done with
neatness and despatch is at the
TELEGRAM office. Satisfaction
guaranteed. Prices the lowest.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
To the creditors OF Darius A. Yerkey

10 the creditors of Darius A. Yerkey.
deceased: = y
lu pursuance of decree of the Cir.
cnit Court of the county o. Harrison
made III II cause therein pending to sub.
lect the estate OF the said decedent. to
the payment of his debts, Won are re-.
CURED to present your claims against
the estate of the said ciecetent for nd.
lndication to NJ. NJ. Thompson. commits.
;sioner. 1T his office in said county on or
before the 20th day Of July, ls9i-
Witness, Henry Raymond elerh Of
the s.id court. this 18th day OF June.iso,;
3s6t BENRY HAYMoSp. Clerk.
When We consider that the intestines
are about five times as long MS the body
we can realize the Intense su,,er;n9 . .y'
pcrlsnced when they become iufiamed
DeWitt,s Collie aud Cholera Cnre AMI.
dues inflammation at once and com.
pietely removes the difficulty. r i
Crisis. 10 -
}. w. Pierce, Republic Ia says. i
have used One Minute Cough Gnre in
my family and for myself, With results
so entirely satisfactory that i can hsr5 ;.
y ind words to express myself a. IN
Its merit; Twill never fail Ia recon- =, n
mend 1t to Others on every occss;or
that presents itself. Sold by Criss '''1
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i.4t Henry HAYNfoSn. CLERIC
COMM1ss1O NEKs NOTICE.

d. w. Boughner aud Hoffman Som.
mers VS.. j. H. Allen, Kate NJ. Allen.
The Merchants National Bank Of
West Virginia ut Clarksburg. The
Pinnickinnick Coal Company, the
Clarksburg Furniture Company and
Fleming Howell. In chancery.
The parties named above and each of
them will take notice that on the
18th DAY UF AUGUST.
IN the year 1896, mt my office in the town
Of Clarksburg, i'll the state of West Viz.
ginla, will proceed to execute the Or
der OF reference made aud entered in
the chancery cause styled above, where.
~ nm directed to ascertain and report
the amount and priority of all liens
against the property attached in this
cause, whether obtained by attachment,
distress warrant or otherwise, designat.
ing particularly all cases of attachments
in causes in which no judgments have
been rendered
Given under my hand this the Bro
day July. iii tie year 1876.
CHARLES w. LYNCH,
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For Sale or EycIinnge

Will sell a good driving horse.
Color hight IRON gray, can be
driven by woman or child,
viii exchange for a draft horse,
Chester L. Pigott, Pine Bluff.
W. Va. 4.tf
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NoMM1ss1oNER's- NOTICE

o NJ Mollohan VS. CIV Lynch. admin
istrator ofG d Camden, deceased.
Myra n Camden. Martha NJ Som.
mers, G Par, Dora e Ramsbure,
Wilson L Camden, and n b Cam.
den and John j Davis, trustees.
In chancery.
CIV Lynch, administrator de bonis
non with the will annexed 81 the
estate OF q d Camden. deceased.
plaintiffs. VS.. John j Davis and T
b Camden, trustees. Wilson L
Camden. Martha NJ Sommers Dora
e Harrisburg and Robert Rams.
burg. her husband, Genieye Parr
and A ID Parr. her husband. Myra
II Camden, j Hornor Davis. i r
Davis, Fleming Howell. John
Glenn, trustee, National Exchanoe
Bank Of Weston, W q Bennett.
Gallatin Land. Coal and OH Com
phny, corporation under. Ire laws
OF the State OF Maine. and p q
Cohaut, trustee, and these petetion.
ers in this suit, r M Owen.
Fred A Lang Simon Frank. " d
Bennett and Louis Bennett exc.
cutors OF j N Bennett. deceased.
W
The parties to the above suit will take
notice that on the u
Doth DAY OF JULY, 1896
at my Office in the town of CIarksburg.
in Harrison county, West Virginia, i
will proceed to execute the order of
reference entered therein by tie Cir.
cult Court of said county, on the 10th
day of May, 1906, wherein i q Com
missioner, am directed to audit state
and finally settle all OF the accounts Of
the said Lynch as administratoriof3 q b
Camden, deceased, from the date Of the
last settlement thereof made and had in
this cause up to the date Of the order Of
the County Court of this county ap.
pointing the said Ramsburg instead Of
said Lynch, as such administrator: and
said commissioner is directed 10 in.
qulre into all other settlements of said
Lynch as such administrator, made and
had before Commissioners Of Accounts
OF Harrison county, and il the same an
pear to him IN any way incorrect or i'm.
proper or fail to make proper charges
and give proper credits, he shall make
al proper corrections to the end that
MI matters connected herewithsAall be
finally adjudicated and determined in
this cause, and perform such other ~ SER i.
vices us are therein stated and thereby
required TO be reported. Ali9pafties il,
interest are required to attend at the
time aud place aforesaid, with such books
papers, vouchers and evidence as will
enable me to comply with said order Of
court ~ - y
Given under my hand this the 8d day
of June, 1896.
MAnoEIIus NJ Thomson. Gomr.
4 COMMISSIONERS notice.
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MAYoK's PROCLAMATION

ofthe town OF Clarksburg, County of
Harrison, State Of West Virginia, for an
election to be held on
TUESDAY, THE 2sth DAY OF j JULY,
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1896-07-17
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE. 4
Charles Lanham, administrator, v
Martha A. Frum and others. !

Charles Lanham, administrator va.
Martha A. Frum and others. In
chancery.
By virtue OF decree pronounced in
the above styled cause by the Circuit
Court of Harrison county on the 2jth
day Of May, 1896. the undersigned who
was thereby appointed special COM
missioner for that purpose will sell ut
public outcry. on the
9Th DAY OF UGTST, 1896,
in the town OF Sardis, in the said county
OF Harrison, the barn and stable lot Of
the late u. D. Frum, and. likewise, 2j
lots or parcels OF coal land comprising
about one. half acre each said barn lot
and said coal tracts are situated at and
near the town of Sardis, in said county
OF Harrison, and are the lands form.
erly owned by L. ID. Frum, deceased,
and of which he died seized and pos
sessed.
These said coal lots will be offered for
sale on said date, first in separate lots
and parcels as is shown and bounded on
o plat thereof III the above styled cause,
made and executed by Charles O. Fit
tro, designating each lot by number as
shown upon said plat, and after EXPOS
ing said lots for sale as aforesaid, then
the entire tract OF coal comprising said
lots will be offered at said time and
place for sale in one body, and the same
will be sold in that way and manner
which produces the greatest amount Of
purchase money
The object and purpose OF sellinp
said coal lands in small parcels, as
above indicated, is to afford citizens iiy-
ing near the town of Sardis an opportu.
nifty of purchasing coal privileges for
their private and domestic uses or
otherwise, and rare opportunity is
here offered the citizens Of that commu-
nifty for this purpose. Tue barn above
referred to is large and conimodious
structure and is situated in the town OF
Sardis.
TERMS OF SALE:-The barn lot and
stable referred to will be sold for one.
half cash in hand on day of sale and the
remainder of the purchase money there.
for upon credit of IL months, taking
from the purchaser his interest.bearipe
note with good personal security, and
retailing upon said lot lien to secure
the same; and the said coal lots or the
entire coal tract, whichever may be sold,
VIII be sold upon credit of IL months,
the purchaser giving his interest.bear-
ing note for the purchase money with
good personal security aud n vendors
lien will be retained. upon each tract
sold, for the purchase money therefor.
LEWISC LAWSON,
Special Commissioner.
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State Of West Virginia, county Of Harri-
son, to-wit: ) /
I Henry Raymond. clerk Of the cir.
cult court Of said county, do certify that
Lewis @. Lawson, special COMMISSIONER
in the above styled cause. man executed
bond with security before me, as re.
Given under my hand this the 9Th day
ofJuly, 1890.
35.4t HrSny HAMMOND, Clerk.
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o NJ Mollohan VS. CIV Lynch, admin-
istrator Of g d Camden, deceased.
Myra n Camden, Martha n Som
mers, g PAR, Dora p Ramsbura,
Wilson u Camden, and 4 b Cam.
den and John j Davis, trustees.
In chancery.
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Or. e. c. VESTS
NERVE ann RRaIN TREATMENT

For sale by R. j. Criss, Cunningham
Bros. 4 Ce Clarksburg, W. Va. 24-l:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-07

trade Of the company Is rapidly
extending and now reaches all
parts OF the country. BY the
tudicious use of printers Ink, Qf
which the management Is Arm be-
lever in. the company and it's product
are becoming widely known, and scarcely
a mail comes in that does not bring
new orders and inquiries from all parts
OF the United States. The secretary
and treasurer, Mr.. A. L. Harmon, Is very
prompt in answering correspondence
and delights in sending circulars IL
and explaining the superiority
of the Richards Long Distance axle
The president, General j. L. Richards,
not only has an enterprising business
career, but also an honorable military
record. fle has filled all commissions
from LIST Lieutenant to major during
the war. He served all through the
rebellion, most of the time under Gen.
Phil Sheridan. He is gentleman OF
indOmitable pluck, quiet and unassum-
ing in manner, and numbers among his
friends many valiant soldiers of the
old and new school, as well as business
men throughout the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-07
HALLoweLL SAVINGS INSTITUTION.
Since II Was Founded In 1854. II Has Had a
Very Successful Career.

Haliowell is well provided for bank
ing facilities, being represented by two
national banks and one savings insti-
tuition. One of the most deservedly
popular and solid banks in this city. Is
without doubt the Hallowcll Savings
Institution 1t was organized in 1854.
Mr.. n. X. Baker, who is now its treas
llrer. securing the charter. He entered
the bank at a salary of $40 per annum,
which amount has been gradually in
creased from year to year.
The banks first president was Governor
John Hubbard: leading financier, Justice
G. Smith, treasurer. Deposits are re-
ccived in any amount upon which the
highest current rate of interest is paid
and credited semi-annually Money is
loaned mostly on lands, and real
estate mortgages.
rhe Hailowc!l Savings Institution has
deposits amounting to $650,o00 loans
investments~$7o600 600 aud reserve fund
and undivided profits Of $50 900. The
present officers Of the bank are Judge
Rowell. president; H. *. Baker. treasur
er. James H. Leigh. J. w. Church and Ben
Tcnney. These gentlemen are too wei
known 10 need any special reference
or cncomiums at our hands. suffice to
say that they stand in the front rank
u EalOwcll's mos; successful citizens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-07
JOHNSON BROS. SHOE MANUFACTURING Co
Manufacturers Of Ladies' and Misses Boots
and Shoes-A Hallowell Institution Whose
Trade and Reputation Extend all Over the
Country.

In Disclosing the advantages that per-
tain to the Kennebec valley in the
various channels of commerce, it is our
intention, while avoiding unnecessary
comment to so represent its industries
as to leave no doubt in the minds of
our readers everywhere that this mar
ket not only does but can compete
most favorably with like interests in
other places. In this connection it is
our pleasure to give a short sketch of
the well-known corporation that heads
this article. The shoe factory of John
son Bros. is not only splendid monu-
ment to it's founders and to the intelli-
gent enterprise of its management, but
it is also one of those institutions
whose great and honorable success re-
fleets lustre upon the name and fame
of IIallowell. The business was estab-
lisEed by johnson Bros in 1887, who
incorporated the johnson Bros. Shoe
Manufacturing Co., in 1883. The bust
ness grew rapidly from the start, pass
ing even the most sanguine expectations
of its founders. AS the business de-
veloped their territory extended and
their popular lines of manufactures
found ready market Their immense
factory building is four stories in
height. the main portion being in di-
mansions 44x50 feet, with wing 40x50
feet. Here some 800 hands are
given employment. the capacity of
the factory being ai00 pairs of shoes
daily. The equipment embraces all the
latest and most improved machinery
and appliances tending to facilitate
rapid and successful production. and
their handsome 100-horse power en-
sine keeps the machinery in rapid mo-
ton throughout the day. and far into
the night in busy seasons This fac
tors is noted for its cleanliness and
discipline of employees 1t is also
equipped with automatic sprinklers
and fire plugs, and every precaution is
taken to guard against fire. The class
of goods manufactured by this com
parry includes ladies'. misses and chill
dren's medium priced shoes. The man
agement is we'll versed and practical.
combining sound judgment in the Sc
lection of leather. and estimating all
ma terials with scrupulous care. the re-
suits being that the shoes made are the
highest embodiment of skill. honest
workmanship and materials, and are
generally regarded as the best fitting
and most serviceable goods in the mar
ket. The demand for these shoes comes
from the best shoe dealers throughout
the United States. The public once
testing their merit. so durable, stylish
wei made and easy on the feet. de-
mand them again, and the company
have thus open to il a trade of great
ana growing magnitude. The officers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-07

as the whiting and linseed oil used in
its manufacture are of the highest
standard. Both wholesale and retail
trade is carried On by Fuller & CO.. and
their uncxcelIed facilities enable them
to compete with any contemporary In
the country.
The Hallowell Iron Foundry is owned
and conducted by George Fulier's Sons
who in reality comprise the firm Of
Fuller & Co The foundry Is located at
the south end of Water street. the ma
chine shop building being 40xs0 feet in
size. three stories in height. the
foundry, 40x60 feet in size,
aside from which are pattern
shops, dry houses, lumber sheds for
manufacturing blocks for printing oil
cloth. AS necessary precaution
against fire. they maintain fire pump,
their buildings being equipped with
hose and fire plugs ready at all times.
The firm are manufacturers Of iron
and brass castings. shafting, pulleys.
hangers and general mill work. They
also deal extensively in iron pipe for
steam. gas or water also steam and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-07
WOODWARD & DAVENPORT.
The Leading and Most Representative jewelry
Establishment in Gardiner.

One of the best known jewelry es-
adjustments in Gardiner. is that con-
Quoted by Woodward & Davenport,
who are known to be perfectly trust
worthy in the representations of their
goods. They carry an exceedingly fine
stock of watches, and show a splendid
assortment of diamond jewelry, rich
and rare gems, and artistic sterling sill
Yer novelties, from which the most
critical and difficult to suit can make
selection. This firm make speciality
of repairing watches and engraving.
A fun line of optical goods is carried
and Mr. Davenport, who is a thorough
and expert optician, makes speciality
of fitting defective visions with spec
tacles and eyeglasses. Messrs. H. r.
Woodward and c. o. Davenport, who
comprise the firm. are practical and
skilful Watchmakers and jewellers.
Mr.. Woodward conducts jewery
store at Norwich, Conn, where he
spe nds most of his time, while the Gar
diEer house is looked after by Mr..
Davenport
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-07
TWO OF HALLOWELl'S MOST IMPORTANT
AND ENTERPRISING CONCERNS.
HaIIoweii Iron Founnry. Iron Founders and
Kachinists & Co. Manufacturers Of
Whiting and Putty and Dealers in Chalk.

There is not another place In the
country of equal size that can boast Of
as many large mercantile and manu-
featuring establishments as the pretty
city Of Hallowell which quietly nestles
On the west bank or the river kenne-
bee. within 10 minutes ride ~ the
Capitol city. by the enterprise and
energy of its leading citizens. its name
has been made familiar throughout the
continent. Conspicuous among its
foremost industries that have done
much in sustaining the good name of
the place, Is the Hallowell Iron Foun-
dry and the firm OF Fuller & Go
dealers in chalk and manufacturers of
whiting and putty. The whiting works
located on the Litchfeld road. are
among the most extensive concerns in
the country. They are appropriately
lifted up. and the annual output of
whiting Is something enormc =; The
whiting made here is of a iperior'
grade, the chalk being reduc, to the
very finest powder. rendering lis use on
most delicate surfaces perfectly safe.
The putty made is also OF a high grade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-07

Of the company arc w. G Johnson
president, and r.. NJ. johnson, treasurer.
Messrs. w. G. Johnson and NJ. NJ. Jonn-
son. represent the company on the
road. They are very popular gentle
men. know precisely how to cater 10
the trade. and their successful e1forts
are in keeping with the generai spirit
that has always predominated IN the
heads of the enterprise. X M. John-
son. the treasurer, remains at the rae
tory and keeps the wheels OF commerce
in running order, and we must add
that the business mechanism or the
factory runs like clock-work The
Messrs. Johnson are thoroughly repre-
sentative and progressive business
men, and these terms are know too
broad to apply to them. They are
keen. sagacious and tactful. and they
owe success only to their own EFFORTS.
They hold in the community an en-
viable position for their liberality and
spirit. and their establish
ment is an enterprise In which every
citizen of Hallowell takes an evident
pride.