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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-30
WHO is VIM. M. scHEPFERi
sbor, Sketch of his Family History
written bya Frlena.

Written by a Friend.
VIM. M Sch@ffer. candidate for nom
ination for the Office of Clerk of the
County Court. is a son of our venerable
fellow-citizen. Israel Sch@fer. who
was born March 2, 1910. the family hav-
ing moved to this section in the early
history OF our country. In 1885 Israel
married Jane Feather, daughter OF
Jacob and Mary Feather. Jacob having
served with distinction on the Ameri-
can side during the war of the Revo-
luton.
Both the Schmffer and Feather fami-
lies are of German extraction, aud have
each maintained deserved prominence
in this section of country for more than
hundred years. While Israel Sch@ffer
had but limited opportunities for an
education, he was a man of strong
mind, and by his own unaided efforts
became one of the leading scholars of
his day, and is now, IN the evening of
his life, known as one of the leading
pioneer teachers in this country.
In 1886 he purchased a part OF the
VIM Morgan farm, and from that date
engaged chiefly in agriculture, and by
strict economy was blessed with a rea-
sonable degree of prosperity. His fami-
ly consisted OF eight children-four
boys and four girls, namely: Zacheus
A., Mary f., Susanna X. Nancy NJ,
Jacob f., Gustavus c.. Sarah j. and
William NJ, all of whom are living. ex-
cept, possibly, Zacheus. who left home
In early life and never heard from, and
Jacob E., soldier in Co. A, 9TH w. Va.
Infantry. While Jacob lived until after
the war closed, he contracted consump-
ton, through exposure, and died soon
after the end of the great conflict.
Mary L. resides in Portland district.
being the widow of the late Thomas
Trowbridge; Susanna is the wife of
Rev T. S. Wilson, who now occupies
the Methodist pulpit in Farsburry, III. :;
Nancy is the wife of Leroy Shaw, our
Sheriff; Sarah married Nathan A. VIII
son, who resides in Portland district
William M. was for long time deputy
under the late Henry Startzman, who
served the people of this county so long
ana efhclently as clerk of the County
Court, in which position Mr.. Schaeffer
did his duty to his principal and credit
to himself, as the records in the Office
will attest. He has served in several
capacities, always with credit and
honor TO himself, and is now helping
Sheriff Shaw with his business. and
has been so assisting him since the
eventful night of April 10, 1895, when
the Sheriff was so seriously shot by
outlaws
VIII, as he is generally known, is one
OF the most obliging and kind-hearted
of men, liberal to fault, and with a
good word for ALL During the present
more than usual active and exciting
campaign, we have not heard of his
uttering an unlSind or reproachful word
concerning any one of his opponents
for the position he seeks. He is the
soul of honor, and makes it the rule of
his life in all things
OBSERVER
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-30

When w. NJ. Scbaffer was first
announced as candidate for
County CLERK, THE ARGUS caution
ed the ether candidates to keep an
eye on him and the situation to-
day yerifes the admouition. He
was late in entering the canvass, but
is now running like wild-fre and
II the Primary was little later,
would get there in time to knock
the persimmon and may do it any
how, although most people have
thought the fight was DO weer stone
and Walls. Anyhow tits neck and
neck and neck and no mans race
yet
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-30

Died, At Huntington, this State,
Saturday, April 18th, Mr. W. w.
Whitmyer, one Of the best known
newspaper men in West Virginia.
The funeral took place in Wheel
ing Monday afternoon and the
burial in the Peninsula Cemetery.
The deceased was only about IS
years old and unmarried. lie
served on the Wheeling Regisfer,
Daily Mems, Huntington 1dUerfiser
and Clarksburg Mems. Mrs. Henry
Montgomery Of KingWood, is an
aunt Of the deceased and be had
many friends here, who regret ID
learn OF bis early demise.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-30

The versatile editor of the Richie
Gazette, I-Senator p. w. Morris,
is receiving quite a boom for tho
Republican nomination for Attor-
ney General. Being a lawyer, edi-
tor and statesman, he is specially
qualified for this position and il a
Republican is to have the Office, we
are for Morris and hope he will get
the nomination anyhow. We shall
do our best TO help elect q Demo
crat to the Office, but if Col Pressly
gets it, we can stand IT all right
and take a drink with him on the
strength Of it,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-30
WEEKLY CROP BULLETIN,
For The Week Ending April 81.

\ wi Ahe "eeh Lnuing april "a
The past week, like the one pre-
ceeding, was warmer than is usual
at this season of the year. The
mean daily temperature Of tht
scy0n days ending April eth aver
aged 50 per day above the normal,
while for the preceding week the
average daily excess amounted tc
200 per day. On the 22nd the tenn.
perature fell below the normal. and
OH the morning of that day and on
the 23rd, light frosts were reported
from all parts OF the State, but were
OF too light character to injure vege.
tation. At the close of the week
the months temperature had aver.
aged about 70 per day above the
normal, while the seasoal tenn pera.
tures--since March 1st-were nor.
NAL. The cold Of March and of the
first ten days of April has been
over all kinds are in full leaf.
Frnrt trees, gardens, early planted
corn, come by the great heat since
the 10th. That is to say, the total
amount of heat received since March
LIST has been nearly normal.
The rainfall of the week has been
nearly normal. Splendid rains
have occurred in all sections of the
State, although some correspond
ents note that more would be bene-
fetal. The rains have occurred
principally as gentle showers and
were nowhere heavy enough to do
injury to the crops.
The amount of sunshine received
during the week was rather less
than the normal, the days having
been more or less cloudy.
Reports from correspondents IN
all parts of the State show that
vegetation of all kinds has made
rapid growth during the week.
The warmth and good rains have
caused rich growth of grass and
trees, of potatoes and flowers, are
now in an exceedingly tender state
and should frost occur, immense
damage would result. Growers
should be watchful and take steps
to protect young plants, when frost
threatens. BY so doing a great
deal may be saved.
Reports upon the condition of
the wheat crop show that the fields
have made good growth. but reports
arc still conflicting. The crop as a
whole appears to have been great
benefited by the recent warm
weather and many correspondents
say 1t has come out better than was
expected. Corn planting has be.
gun and some early planted patches
are above ground. The bulk of the
potato crop has been planted
Oats sowing has been finished has
sprOuted well and is growing nicely.
A great deal of gardening has
been done and the garden crops are
doing we'll.
In the interior and upland
counties farm work and the crops
are not as far advanced as in the
valleys, but reports show that they
are in equally as favorable condi-
ton, excepting the wheat crop
which is said to be thin on many
fields.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-30
q a n K

President Isaac Lewis of Sabina, Ohio,
Is highly respected all through that
section. He has lived in Clinton Co.
rs years, and has been president OF
the SabiAa Bank 20 years. He gladly
testifies TO the merit of Hoods Sarsa-
parilla, and what he says is worthy
attention. All brain workers find
Hoods Sarsaparilla peculiarly adapted
to their needs. Ii makes pure, rich,
red blood, and from this comes nerve,
mental, bodily and digestive strength
Ell am glad 70 say that Hoods Sarsapa-
rflIa is very good medicine, especially
as a blood purifier. 1t has done me good
many times. For several years suffered
greatly with pains OF
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-30

The Charleston Gazette wants to
run Daniel Manning for President
on the Democratic ticket and gives
him big send off in a recent issue
of that paper. We protest that
Manning is not eligible now, as he
has been dead several years, and it
will take live candidate and very
live one, to pull the party through.
So we hope the Gazette will with.
draw Daniel and let him rest in
peace.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-30

In this issue will be found an
"0pen letter to the public from
Hon. James A. Brown" addressed
to the Journal, as will be noticed at
the beginning Of the article. This
needs a word of explanation, and
thereby hangs a long tale, which we
shall unfold in another issue. Suf.
fee to say for the present, that Mr..
Brown sent the article to the Jour-
nal for publication, very properly
and with the full expectation and
right Of having it published, bat
they turned him down and refused
him a hearing IN their columns,
after having filed the paper with
communications booming the
other candidates. Time and again
Mr.. Brown and his friends have at
tempted 10 get an announcement Of
his candidacy, and matter relating
thereto, in the Journal and been
refused. u looks like the journal
was n personal organ instead Of a
party organ and absolutely under
the control Of the ring and the
party machine, which g determined
to choke of the candidacy Of Mr..
Brown Tor The Judgesbip by entire
ly ignoring it. Hence, be is abso-
lutely compelled to come to a Demo.
-ratc paper to get o hearing 90 a'i
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-30

The Judicial fight in this county
comes to focus, Saturday, May
9th, as district conventions will be
held then and delegates nominated
to the Judicial Convention. The
convention. FOR this district will
be held ut TOWNSVILLE.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-30

The Cincinnati papers are now
full Of the trial OF the murderers
of Pearl Bryan and the public IN.
terest in the case is intense.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-30
Neuralgia

in one eye and about my temples, es-
pecially at night when had been having
hard day OF physical and mental labor.
Itook many remedies, but found help only
in Hoods sarsaparilla which cured me OF
rheumatism, neuralgia and headache.
Hoods Sarsaparilla has proved itself true
friend. also take Hoods Pills to keep
my bowels regular, and like the pills
very much" ISAAC LEWIS, Sabina, Ohio.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-30

1t looks now like the county will
60 Republican next Saturday with
a regular landslide.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-30

Candidates Benefit Performance
Saturday afternoon. Play-"Love's
Labor Lost" Matinee begins at
two O'Clock.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-30

"TwilI all be over soon. 'Tis
only for a moment here" SO sings
the candidate these days while on
the jump from one place to another.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-30

Everything points to n big Re-
publican victory at the Saturday
election. The Democrats wont be
in it at all and the Republican ma
jority will be bigger than it was
last election.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-30

WANrED-A reliable lady or gentle
man TO distribute samples and make "a
hOuse-to-house canvass for our Vege-
table Toilet Soaps and Pure Flavoring
Extracts Address Crofts a. Reed, Chi
cavc.. fll.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-30

Look out for a cold snap next
week, following the Primary cleo
tion returns.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-30

Over in Union district they have
very pretty little fight on hand
after all over the member Of the
County Court. Charles T. Lawton
and Julius Scherr are the caudi-
dates. Both are good men and
either will make a good Commits
sioner. Lawton served on the
Court under the old system of three
members. Scherr is one of the
best and most successful business
men of the county and Will make a
better member than Lawton and
will likely be nominated.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-30

The race for Sheriff is so close
that it is good betting either way
and hard to tell yet whether Nip or
or Tuck will get it. One of the
candidates will probably get nipped
and the other tucked into the office.
But either one will make a first
class Sheriff and it will make very
little difference to the people which
one gets the plum. 1t ought to be
understood with the voters that one
is to have it this time and the other
next time. We offer this suggestion
as the proper solution of the mat
ter.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-30
Kingwood. April 80. 1895.

Republican Primary Disturbance
next Saturday.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-04-30
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After two seasons rest will again
go on regular stand.
He Weighs 1900 Pounds
and is in a magnificent condition.
To look at him is to be convinced
of his merits.
Ready sales at fair prices are now
ruli.g for large horses, and the
prospect is that the prices will still
advance il we are to accept the opin-
ions of the leading stock journals.
At the popular price that ALBION
will stsnd all can afford to breed
large horses at minimum cost. He
will begin his regular rounds on
Monday, April 9th, and will go to
Herring, Masontown. Reedsville,
Browns Mill, GladesvIlle. IndepeS
dence, Birds Creek and Kingwood.
TERMS SO. 90 to insure to be in
feal.
For further information, apply to
BRICE G.. Brown, Keeper.
N. B.-Albion's recorded num-
Der in the PercheroR Stud Book Of
America is 1925; in France, I0525.
Iron County register., 1896-07-02
Marble Greek Items.

The farmers are now very busy cut
ting grass.
Miss Hattie Kuhn is in Annapolis at
tending the Rebekah Lodge.
Harve Pennebecker and wife of
Glover visited home folks Sunday.
The dance given at the home of
John Propst, in honor of Mrs. Eur
heide, was quite a success, and as
usual, those in attendance report a
good time.
Berries are very plentiful in the
woods this year, and most every one
is equal to the occasion.
We notice in last weeks REGISTER,
a beau advertisement for the girls on
Marble Creek. We are truly thankful,
and highly appreciate the kindly in
terest the unknown" has taken for
the "forsaken," and hope that he may
continue the good work, AMI finally
say, "Well done"
Mrs. Zurheide returned to her home
in st. Louis on the 21st.
Mrs. Hayward is contemplating a
visit among her Arcadia friends this
week.
Mrs. Lindsay of Ironton was the
guest os Mrs. Guffy one day last week.
The Baptist people expect to begin
a revival at the Logtown church the
first of next month. MAYFLOwER.
Iron County register., 1896-07-02

James A. Reyburn will be post mas
ter at Belleview after the first of July,
Will Bell having resigned to look after
other business interests.
Mrs. Edward Davidson of Potosi is
visiting her parents.
Rev. Reagan and wife of GreenvilIe
are visiting with Mrs. Coker's family.
DIR. Morton preached to good con-
gregations Sunday morning and even
ing.
The election here was very quiet.
The Cedar Creek and Belleview kid
mines played base ball Saturday after
noon. Score: Belleview, 81; Cedar
Creek, 10.
Will Townsend is prouder of the
little son who came to his home on the
21st inst, than he is of being the big
gest man in Belleview.
George Hartzell came home last
week and is engineer for Will Webb's
steam thresher.
Clarence Kerlagon has been visiting
his grandparents at Pilot Knob.
Miss Lou Muse is spending some
time with her uncIe's in Jefferson
county.
W. J. Russell spent Sunday in the
valley.
Otho Buford and wife have returned
to st. Louis.
The people of Belleview will go to
Arcadia and help celebrate the glor-
ious fourth. BELLEvIEw.
Iron County register., 1896-07-02
Granltev1Ile News.

Ed. Register-Grandma keenan, de.
parted this life at l o'clock P. NJ. yes
terday, after a lingering illness of sew
eral weeks, in the 18th year of her
age. The remains will be taken to
Iror Mountain to-day, and there laid
at rest in the Catholic Cemetery, un-
der the rites and ceremonies of the
Catholic church, of which she was a
consistent and devout member. De-
ceased leaves three sons and three
daughters, all of whom were married
and have families, save one.
Old ladies Kane and Martin are al
present very low. Mrs. Martin exper-
fenced another raralytic stroke of the
left side On Friday last, but has rallied
somewhat, though yet quite poorly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. McLaren have
had very sick little boy for several
days; better now, however.
Messrs. Marlin and Callau returned
from Kansas City, whittier they went
a few weeks ago.
Jas. McLaren is at present in the
city on business.
Our primary election was held on
Saturday last, but only small vote
was polled; and yet, the total number
polled is pretty nearly all told, there
being 56. But to Offset this we are
told there are 55 Republican voters in
Happy Hallow. If this be true, our
precinct will be for the gold standard,
next November (perhaps). If we are
not very much mistaken, the Republi-
cans of this county early in the spring
announced themselves in favor of a
bimetalic system, but at their recent
convention they announce themselves
in terms unequivocally for the st.
Louis platform, which is for the gold
standard without stint or stain.
Some of our people will 4th in Far
mington, some in the city, some in
Arcadia, and Others at home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Odie keenan, of Flat
River are here to attend the funeral of
their mother.
Business is again taking a turn for
the better, with good prospects ahead.
Our K. P. boys expressed themselves
awfully we'll satisfied with their trip
to Ironton last Friday night on having
so good a turnout of lodge members.
Also, were pleased to sit with so many
visiting brothers dressed in blue.
Some eight or ten of Uncle Sans men
were there, and jolly good lot they
are.
June 80, 1896. CAP.
Iron County register., 1896-07-02
Annapolis News.

Ed. Register-Saturday was noisy
day here most of the day. The polls
were opened in the l. D. o. F. Opera
House. 137 was the highest number
of votes received by any one candi-
date here. This is Hilburn's own pre-
cinct, and OF the 137 votes he received
112. He is justly proud of the vote at
his home precinct, and says that the
goodwill of his neighbors affords him
as much pleasure as the Office could
do.
A few days ago Carter Huddleston
lost finger from his right hand at the
planning mill here. He says the wound
is getting along nicely.
Reverend Rennison concluded a
series of meetings here last week.
This is 20 be the last night of the
protracted meeting at Sabula. Rev
erend Humphreys was down from Sa-
bula this afternoon.
j. S. Benson has returned from Ar
kansas, where he has been for a few
days.
from Arcadia, where she has been on
Visit 10 IFl6nQS. one Will take
charge of the p. o. here Wednesday.
Now that the war is over and the
smoke of battle cleared away, let US
get down to business to insure success
in November.
A rumor has come here that the
railroad bogy was played for all it was
worth against Hilburn, even going so
far as to say that the railroad company
was backing him, arl in case of his
election would give him straight time
while gone TO Jefferson. Of course
this is absolutely false, as the railroad
officials knew nothing of Hilhurn's
candidacy, and had he been offered
such thing would have refused it.
Such stories, however, are not calcu-
lated to produce harmony. and eaght
to be cleared up. Hilburu says he
ran a fair, race. is Farrar man still,
and he now calls on his friends who
supported him so Loyalty to stand by
the nominees of the party. He is very
much gratified by his home vote and
Iron County register., 1896-07-02
Resolutions of Iron Co. Institute.

WHEREAS, the close of the Institute
being at hand, we, the teachers of
Iron county, in Difference to all those
whom it may concern, pass the follow
ing resolutions:
RESOLVED, That we are opposed to the
proposed constitutional amendment
changing the school age from six to
five years;
That we endorse the Missouri School
journal and recognize it as the official
organ of the state;
That we congratulate our worthy
school commissioner, Mr.. Hickman,
in securing the valuable assistance of
Messrs j. b. Daniel and T. ID. Bennick
That we tender to the Irouton school
board our thanks for the free use of
the public school building;
That we tender to the good people
of Arcadia Valley our heartfelt thanks
for the many favors bestowed, encour-
aging words offered, and the cordial
welcome extended;
That copies of these resolutions be
sent to Iron COUNTY REGISTER, Area
dia Valley Democrat, and Missouri
School journal.
Iron County register., 1896-07-02
Bismarck News.

Ed. Register-Whooping cough has
shown itself in few families the last
week.
Miss Birdie Norwine, who has been
a pupil at the Ursuline Academy at
Arcadia during last term, has return
ed home for the vacation.
VIM. TowI has sold his interest in
the firm of Tow1 & Co. to DIR. Norwine,
who now owns the entire business, and
for the past week has had III. Bispling-
hoff in charge, but who viii retire the
first of July and Mr.. Horace Cofield.
regular pharmacist. will take charge
and conduct the business for the doc
tor.
Several of our citizens attended the
Commencement Exercises at the Ur-
suline Academy at Arcadia last Thurs
day.
Mrs. E. j. Heitzman and Mrs. Chas.
Leggett have been quite sick for. the
past week, but are now 'convalescing
nicely.
Benjamin Kitchell has purchased of
Mr. Connors a nicely located house
and lot in the southern portion of the
east "dEO, Nu0Tc nc anu IduIIy NOW
reside.
VIM. .Towl, after spending week in
st. Louis, passed through town on his
way to Annapolis last Monday.
Mr.. Wesley Beard and wife of New
port. Ark, have moved to this place,
and Mr.. Beard is at his old duty of
night clerk at the depot.
Mr.. Baker, the genial district guag-
er for Uncle Sam, as usual spent Sum
day in Bismarck
Foremen Markham and Kidd in the
B. B. department, are taking few
days rest, awaiting to catch up with
the amount of money allotted their de-
partment.
All kinds of ripe fruit are being
brought to town.
Miss Inez Eaton spent week at
home with her parents near Irondale.
Miss Lizzie Kendall of Ironton visit
ed her sister-in-law, Mrs. G. B. Kendall,
few days.
Mrs. Mary Wood of Pennington
spent several days here. visiting her
daughter, Mrs Doc Mcdowell.
Rev. Davenport conducted services
in Union church Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. E. W. Stewart will leave this
week to spend several months in St.
Louis.
Johnny Shaw, who has been confn-
Iron County register., 1896-07-02
Personal.

Mr.. and Mrs. F. Schmitz and son, of
De Soto, are visiting home folks this
week.
Miss Willie Hunt spent Saturday in
Bismarck.
Mrs. T. S. Lopez, accompanied by
her son George, came down from St.
Louis Saturday. The former will re-
main through the summer.
Mr.. X. Talbot spent Sunday in
Ironton.
Miss Hattie Brown will spend few
days at home this week.
Miss Olga Scmitz visited in Middle
brook this week and was accompanied
home by Miss Annie Houck.
Mrs. Flora Moser, ST. Louis, accom-
panied by her two sons. will arrive
here Friday, and remain in the Valley
for two or three weeks.