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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-01-14
MINERVA KNOCKED OUT.

There is freah trouble in the
"Natlon" aud the Lost Tribe of
Israel is again rent nsunder. This
time 1T was done with u club, and
there was not only woman IN it..
but two of them, and they were
very much In tin each Others
hair. The eliminating disturbance
took place last Sunday down at the
Bishop Chapel on Green's Run,
near town.
1t seems that some two or three
weeks ago Tom Shears and his wife
quarrelcd and parted. Tom was
jealous of his wife, who blames
"Sin" Meats with causing the
trouble by tattIing to him. So
Sunday they met at the church,
where services were being conducted
by Charles Young Bishop. Imme.
diately after it was over, Minerva
(TSm's wife) tackled Sin about ly-
ing on her, and dared her outside.
The former had club hid under
her apron, with which she assaulted
the latter sosn as they got outside
the door. Miss Sin, who is fighter
from way buck, promptly knocked
Minerva down with her Est and
grabbed the club away from her
and turned it on the fallen foe,
who was struggling IN the ditch.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-01-14
ONE DOLLAR A YEAR
FOR THE WHEELING
WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER,
West virginias Leading Newspaper.

The coming year promises TO be one OF great
moment to eycry American citizen. An impor-
pub ic affairs. There will probably be a special
session of CONGRESS inn eoately following the
inauguration OF the new President The tariff,
especially in the matter OF wool and coal will
be at once under discussion. and Legislation
looking To the restoration Of tire national
finances To sound basis will be iutrod uoed
There viii also be new administration in West
Virgnia. and there Is every indication that en-
terpriSes o. great import ance to the public well
fare will G set on foot I'm the state The pro.
posed river improvements WILDE begun. New
railroads VIII be built, a nd new material re-
sources OF every kind DEVELOPED. The year
1897 promises To be one Of the golden years of
the state aud Nation Business will every.
where revive, and the columns of the ISrRIII-
SENcER Will TEEN with the evidence OF crest
Opportunities for business.
Every family should have live nevspaper Of
this character I'm its midst so that the old and
young OF the household may know all OF the
particulars OF the great awakening that IL ~
your ideas. "
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-01-14
PURINTON vs.. JENKINS.


iNDFrENDEScE. Jan. II, 1897.
Ts the Editor OF The ARous
Is this the same Repu blicau partv
that in tones like the voice of one cry
ing in the wilderness proclaimed. 1--WE
are the poer nIan'S friend ?" If IL bs.
may II manifest itself as such in the
distribution OF offices, IL nothing else
The writer has no interest whatever
in the great clatnor for office now.
other than TO see, or hope 70 see, Office
given TO those who need. One which I
shall more particularly speak of and
which ] hope to direct the attention of
the Republican party Of there be such)
Is the postoffice at Independence.
will also give a condensed history
OF the two principal aspirants and AL
low the reader to Judge for himself.
but in the beginning, let IL be dis.
tnctly understood by all that / am in
no way, shape or form receiving any
contribution. or do / take this liberty
OF expression through any envy or NAL.
ice to either gentleman, but simply
from position that all persons
will coincide with me in its correct.
ness. am aware of the fact that
Holy Writ plainly says, "Tbat to them
which have it shall lie given, but them
that hath not il shall be taken, even
that which they seem TO have" but
this scriptural teaching does not apply
to this case. Having quite a contrast
in meaning
Mr.. w. II. Jenkins, one of the aspi-
rants, is merchant carrying a stock
OF goods, one would estimate to be
So. 600, at the lowest figures. He owns
very nice and comforta BILE home. be-
sides other town lots. He is a pen-
sioner. His monthly salary one would
not think to be less than $500. He
has no family, no one to keep excent-
ing himself and wife Do YOU think
ne viii starY e at that rate ? Do you
think he needs the pestoffice
On the other hand let us see who the
other aspirant is, viz: Mr.. John r.
Purinton, man who has done honors to
ms country in time of peril las did his
opponent). A man whose home is now
mortgaged for debt contracted that
his family of a wife and eight children
might have enough to eat A man
who for quite number of years has
been totally disabled from manual la
Dor man that receives but So. 90
per month from the Government. an
average Of cents per day for food and
clothing for each of his family. A
man who really needs the help of the
Republican party the party which he
mas always helped (as has his oppo-
nent). Do you think he needs any as
sistance 1t is to nae very plain case.
Then again Mr.. jenkins has been
IGNORED oy being made postmaster un-
der the Harrison administration. Let
the spoils be divided. 1t is indeed fine
sport to sit on the fence and watch the
hair-pul. ing for office when the asri.
rants are equally matched, but then
when there is such a vast difference.
can not help but climb down 10 assist
the weaker brother
Yours truly,
OBSERVER
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-01-14

WIS N'"Ii Nn'WinR unrXpcnded bal
ance 10 credit Of each fund.
On motion II Is ordered that the
overSeer of the poor in this county
be notified to use the stric, est econ.
envy IN making allowances aud to
discontinue allowances to the poor.
except where absolutely necessary
until further orders of this court.
On motion the following named
gentlemen are appointed surveyors
OF roads in Portland district. term
commencing Jan. z, aud contin-
ning until their successors be ap.
pointed; jacob Cnpp, Jas. A. De-
Berry. Geo. +. Freeland, r. ~.
HUFF, IL. ). FELTON,. NJ. NJ. TAYLOR.
II. G. Beerbower, j. K. Feather.
Harrison Ringer.
Ordered that the surveyor of
roads, overseers Of poor and all
others having claims against the
County, be required to file same
with The clerk at least I've DAYS
prior to com mencement of each
term ofcourt;clerk instructed not to
receive any accounts unless reported
as above directed.
On motion it was ordered that
the following named county officers
be allowed salaries as follows.
Prosecuting attorney, six hundred
dollars per annum; clerk OF the
comfy court, four hundred dollars
per annum; she riff. three hundred
and 6ftv dollars per annum, $3.50.
OF which is for services AS sheriff
and for which no either fee is al
lowed, AMI one hundred dollars of
which is for his services as i.iler
and attendance upon the circui;
and county courts.
Ordered that duplicate orSer
be issued to +. Il. and A. A. Nc
Crum for S31 sc, the original
having become lost or mislaId.
ID. r. Jackson, ex-Sheriff of this
county, presented certificate from
the Bank of kingwood stating that
5000 had been deposited BY him to
the credit of l.. @. Shaffer, Sheriff;
same was credited on account due
the county from d. r. Jackson.
Amount decreed to the court as as
slgnee OF Daniel r. jackson, in the
chancery cause of ID. Nj. Wotring.
trustee, vs.. l.. l.. Lantz, and ascer-
tanned to be S277. 90, as of this date
and was this day paid in and is in.
Guided In the $500 paid by said d.
II. Jackson.
On motion it was ordered that ID.
IL. jackson be and is hereby re-
CURED to settle in full at the next
April term of this court, the whole
amount due from him to this coun.
ty and each road district thereln;
and whatever amount said jackson
shall fail to pay at said term OF
court, his bondsmen as ex Sheriff
of this court will be at once required
to pay. and the clerk of this court
is hereby directed to so notify each
of said bondsmen of the ordar of
this court, and if the whole amount
OF said Indebtedness is not so paid.
that suit will at once he brought on
said bond.
Jehu Jenkins. overseer Of the
poor of Pleasant district, rendered
ms resignation. which was accepted,
and Abner Liston was appointed in
his place.
Reports of committees appointed
to view proposed roads were received
and several new committees ap-
pointed to view proposed locations
OF new roads, which we do not give
III tins issue, as they Will appear
here fer In different form.
Court adjourned Gu Saturday
morning.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-01-14
OUR COUNTY ROADS.
Some Court orders in Regard to Them.

'Vho NouftVTueVSI In hegard TO Them.
The time fixed for holding the
regular sessions of this County
Court was on motion fixed as fol-
lows: first Monday in January:
first Monday in April; second Mon
day in July, and first Monday in
October. four sessions per year.
Road leading from North West
ern Turnpike. near GeorgeW. Sha.
ver's, and passing through lands
of Geo. w. Shaver, VIM. Watkins.
David l.. Myers, John e. r. Wat.
kins, Henry Shaver and - God
win, intersec'iug TunneIton and
Rowlesburg road near mouth of
hier's Run, ablished, as the hand
owners claim no damages, and j.
X. Monroe, ". Il. Watkins and
Hezekiah Miller, who were AID
pointed viewers at the July term.
made favorable report.
On petition Of W. w. Shock and
others, the Court appoin ted Chns.
u. Lawtcn, ID. s. Wilt and ID. A.
Dixon viewers on proposed road
asked for in said petition to connect
with the road Ie'ding from Bell
view through lands of Thomas J.
Shaffer ard ID. j. Ark to Salt Lick.
by way of Big Run, 30 the mouth
of Garlick, and to report to the
Court.
On petition of II. g. Sypolt and
others, the Court appointed W. w
Graham, Henry Shaffer and G. G.
Stone TO view location Of road asked
for to intersect with Kingwood
Pike where the Camp Ground road
comes, passing through the lands
of the Jessep Company. Theodore
Alderman. O. Bergman, Jos. e
Miller and others. and thence bv
the most practicable route to the
Ices Ferry pike, and make full re-
port to tie Court as required by
law.
On petition of r. 9. Zinn and
others, the road lie ding from Zlnn's
Chapel to the end of the lane near
the residence of Il. q. Zlnn, Is
hereby established as a county road.
a distance sf about 800 yards, land
owners claiming no damage.
Petition Of John o. Whetsell and
u others asking for the discontin-
uance OF that portion Of the county
road in Portland district lying be-
tween the b. & o. II. r. and
Friese's Hollow, opposite the town
Of Rowlesburg. Ordered that A.
Staley Shaw, julius Scherr and
Harrison Zinn be appointed com
mittee 10 view said rosd and make
report in writing whether the DIG
continuing OF said road would in
convenience anyone or not.
The first session Of the new
Court lasted TIL Saturday, when
they adjourned till next month,
when special session will be held
to receive bids for keeping the
County Iufrmary. Supt. Brand 8
time is up April Let, and new
superintendent will be elected OF
the special meeting next month.
s-g--
On and after March / 4, 1897, the
price Of the Cincinnati Enquiyer
will DO raised considerably, as 10 Is
the largest and best weekly paper
iE the United States. We are fur
nishing the Enquirer aud ARGUS
both one year for $3.50, or THE
ARGUS for S1.0O and the Euquirer
for 30 cents, cash in advance. We
hope that many OF our readers will
take advantage OF this low rate be
fore tho price goes up. II you have
already paid in advance for THR
ARGUS send Us 80 cents and get
the Enquirer. It is now the lead
ing Democratic paper Of the world.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-01-14

President-elect Mckinley has
passed the word out to the Repub-
hc"n mem bers of Congress that he
don't want any trouble with Spain
to start in with, and they came
back from the holiday recess as
tame as one of ex-Clerk Martins
speeches on the money question or
William Il. Shaffer on the tariff.
Poor Cuba, she will have to take
care of herself after all.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-01-14
MUNICIPAL MATTERS.
Another Battle Of tn" Ballots.


ton, which came of last Thursday,
created nearly rs much interest for
little while as the late lamented
episode OF November 3rd.
On Monday night the Iiepubli
can Club held meeting i'm the
Court House, presided over by
Senator Morley, witch John Ford
as Secretary, and nomindted a
straight out Mark Hanna ticket as
follows:
For Mayor-Jacob j. Guseman.
Recorder-Felix Elliott, Jr.
Couhcilmen-D. VI. WotrIng, ID.
r. Jackson, David Beavers, James
W. White and DR.. S. A. Pratt.
The next day there was so much
kicking that a meeting was held
that night in the Bishop Hall, pre-.
sided over by ex Sheriff Shaw and
with l.. NJ. Albright as Secretary,
at which q "Cltizens' Ticket" or
"mixcd" politically one, was
nominated as follows
For Mayor-D. NJ. Wotring.
Recorder. Slidsll Brown.
CounCilmen-John W. Watson,
julius K. Monroe, George a. Will
lisms, Henry Clay Hyde and John
A. Liston.
Next day it was found that Wat.
son and Williams would not serve,
and +. G. Stuck and Elisha Thorn
as were put OIL In their place. That
night another mixed ticket was got.
ten out, which, divided the opposi-
tion TO the ring and made the FIRST
ticket pretty safe. The third ticket
had Capt. j. NJ. Goodwin on for
Mayor and j. s. Brown for Re-
cordsr, and same Council as the
other, except that P. j. Orogan
and Frank Pierce were on in place
of HYDE and Monroe. This mixed
the fight and made it lively.
The election officers were John
I. Neff, DR.. Felix Elliott and Ii.
q. Ravenscraft, Commissioners,
and James Hayes and II. NJ.
Ravenscraft as Clerks. One hun
dred and twenty votes were
cast out OF about $50 in the town,
aud the result was as follows: For
Mayor, Guseman received 90 votes.
Wotring 80, and Goodwin II, while
eight votes were cast for Col.
Monroe and one for John w. Wat.
son. For Recorder, Elliott received
68 votes and Brown SO. The vote
for Councilmen stood as follows,
the first FIVE being elected: ID. r.
Beavers, GO; Jas. w. White, 65; d.
Il. Jackson, 81; Samuel A. Pratt.
80; d. NJ. Wotring, 81; Ii. @. Hyde,
5l; p. j. Crogan, 46; j. K. Mon.
roe, A; Ed q. Stuck, Sc; John A.
Liston. "a; Gus j. Cressap, 81;
Elisha Thomas, 81; Frank Pierce
IA, aud one vote each for John W.
Watson. Il. w. Monroe, W. u.
Manear and l.. NJ. Albright.
Tho ring ticket pulled through.
but 1t was close shave and they
Wero badly scared. Had the oppo.
sitlon all united OIL one ticket, the
ring ticket would have been knock.
ed out The Republicaus have
over tw" TO one in the town, or
about the same as in the county.
THEN vote being about 10 to so
Democratic In the borough limits.
1t is claimed that some of those
who are elected are Ineligible
through not being free holders in
the corporation, but this won't
make any difference to the Repub.
llcan Council. which declares the
result, as Repu blicanism is the only
qualification they will require.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-01-14

The new woman is coming to the
front IN Upshur county With a
rush. The newly elected Sheriff,
MIR. Fowks. has appointed Mrs.
Susan Smith, his daughter, as chief
deputy, and she has been sworn in
aud given bond, same as the male
deputies.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-01-14

in one eye and about my temples, CO.
pecislly at night when had been having
a hard day OF phys and mental labor.
took many remedies, but found help only
I'm Hoods Sarsaparilla which cured me of
rheumatism, neuralgia and headache.
Hoods Sersaparilla has proved itself true
friend. I 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, 1897-01-14

Read the first chapter OF our new
story, The Mate OF the Hindu"
to be found on the fourth page of
this issue. and don't miss chapter
of this charming serial.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-01-14
Large Four Story Grist Mill,

3 Run Of Burrs. d iven by over.
shot; 20 Barrel Roller Process,
driven by 20 inch Turbrn.
A large custom --all the Mill can do.
Good Churches and Schools. No
Store or Mill in seven miles. There
are FIVE roads from different parts
Of the community to Mill and Store.
There is Good Blacksmith and
Shop located here, and IS one Of
the best locations IN the county for
Milling and Merchandising.
Will sell both together or sepa-
rate.
WILL SELL VERY Low. Good
Reasons for Selling.
Call on or address
j. IL. WALLS,
12O ROCKVILLE, W Va.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-01-14

7 --lll TIT ~
The above lines indicate what was
said during the encounter.
We have no report Of how much
hair was shed. John Gidley, the
leader Of the choir, parted them
and threatened arrost il there was
any further trouble. But Sin came
out on top, as is too often the case.
Next day come Of the Tribe we're in
town trying to invoke the law TO
preserve peace in the 5ailwick. Up
to going TO press no farther ont.
break has been reported, aud All
will likely remain quiet till Ground
Hog Day.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-01-14
kinswood. January IA. 1897.

The Biennial Session of the West
Virginia House of Rcpfehonsibles
broke GU. again at Charleston yes
terday.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-01-14

William j. Bryan's lecture tour
started out in very successful
manner. The first lecture under
the $50, 900 year contract was de-
livered at Atlanta, ia, to packed
house, where standing room was at
a premium. Sill Mr.. Bryan cam
ceiled the contract, because his
manager insisted on making reg
ular hippodrome out of it and ad-
Vertising him like Barnum did
Jumbo, his big elephant.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-01-14
8: a n K

President Isaac Lewis OF Sabina, Ohio.
is highly respected all through that
section. He has lived in Clinton Co.
as years, and has been president of
the Sabina Bank 90 years. lie gladly
testifies 10 the merit OF Hoods Sarsa-
parilla, and what he says is worthy
attention. All brain workers find
Hoods Sarsaparilla peculiarly adapted
to their needs. IL makes pure, rich,
red blood, and from this comes nerve,
mental, bodily and digestive strength.
al am glad to say that Hoods sarsapa-
rilla Ia very good medicine, especially
as blood purifier. II has done me good
many times. For several years suffered
greatly with pains Of
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-01-14

In the New York Journal last
week Is the most scalhing review of
Grover Cleveland ever published
about any President. The article
Is wrltten by Alfred Henry Lewis,
and ills page of very intere sting
matter. He sizes the old man IN
about right. and it is scorcher.
The Psrkersburg Sentinel, in speak
ing OF the matter and rppublrshing
some of 1T, fails to notice the au-
thor and speaks of his name being
withheld, which is mistake. as it
will be found at the head of the
Gin memoriam" notice.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-01-14
Administrators Notice.

All persons knowing themselves in
debted OF holding any claims against
the estate of Solomon Miller, deceased,
VIII call and settle on or before the 1st
day of March, 1897.
McCLELLAND HARTMAN.
Valley Point, w. Va, Doc. 10. iseo.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-01-14

BY the way, have you noticed the
big Improvement IN the journal
here of late? The paper last week
vas the best ono gotten out for two
or three years, and this week will
De still better. The plate matter
has been discarded and its place
filed with live local matter. This
improvement is due to the new To-
cal editor, Mr.. G.. A. Boldsn, who
Is hustler, but not from "way
back, " for Gus has never been way
back. lie is always in the front
raDks, and will bring the Journal
up to its old time standard, as we
prophesied he would.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-01-14
TERMS AND PREMIUMS

The WEEKLY INTELIIoENoER. ono year In
.r, ad anee. ,,................ 1870: 81.
me W EEKLY lNTELLIsENCER, 6 months In
NDutcs's.. .
copies one year and an extra COPY to
person getting up club ..... -. s.
IL copies one year and three extra cOtieg
To person getting no club ........... 10
20 copies one year and a copy of the
DAILY INTELLIGEScER TO person got
ting IN Climb ~ -, a.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-01-14

Senator Matt Quay is still all
powerful in the Keystone State and
has beaten old John Wsnamaker
badly in the fight for the United
States Senate just settled over
there. SANITY John" wanted it
badly, and spent lots Of money try.
ing to buy votes to get IL. Some Of
the tools were arrested for bribery,
but IT Ill comes to naught, as State
Senator Boiss Penrose, Of Phila
delphis, has been selected to sue.
ceed }. Donald Cameron by q vote
Of 133 to rs for Wanny in the Re
publican caucus. Penrose is Quay 8
man, and it IS a victory OF the
politicians over the business men.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-01-14

The big manufacturers and trusts
have been besieging the tariff com
mission at Washington for some
time to help them get rich of the
American consumer by restoring
the Mckinley tariff, and some Of
them are 50 greedy they are even
asking for a higher duty on some
things and want regular Chinese
Wall Of Protection for our home
industries" Chairman Dingley. a
good old New England yankee Re
publican from Tom Reeds State,
expresses himself a. very much dis
gusted with the greedy horde. who
wait to get rich by taxing the
American people.
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VALUABLE PROPERTY
For Sale ]
ONE STORE BUILDING.

18x40 Feet.an Wareroom attached =,
! Dwelling House, Rooms; 2
Stables, Corn crib and Wagon shed.