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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-17
A WEDDING AT ABINGDON.

One of the most elegant weddings in
the high life of Abingdon occurred Well
nesday, being that of Mr. Franklin Bache,
of Philadelphia. to Miss Mamie Green
way Trigg, daughter OF Hon. Daniel
Trigg. a large number of invited guests
FROM Philadelphia and Abingdon assem-
bled at . p. nj. at Altamonte. the beauti-
full home of the BRIDES father, one mile
east Of Abingdon. After the wedding
ceremony by Bishop Donahue, assisted by
Father Burke, of the Catholic Church,
and the aerving of an elegant repast, the
bride and groom took the eastbound ves-
tibule train for their bridal tour
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-17

NO CURE, NO PAY.
Skillmau's Corn, Wart and Bunion
Cure. For sale at VanLear Bros, and
NJ sse's Pharmacy. Price ID cents.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-17

sir nm Swell box style. The fabric in
~'o'oo this Coat is imported. Colors,
dark brown, grey and black, and for
stylish dresser we have never seen it's
equal. we conld not duplicate it to or
der for less than $50; even then it would
not be better made.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-17
Gloves Make Excellent Gifts.

Our Nmas offering of our
regular 81 Kid Gloves in colors,
with two clasps and handsome
ly embroidered backs, while
the white ones with four but
tons, white and black en-
broidered backs, for 79c ought
TO he oDDreciated
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-17

RED SUGAR just received at j. j.
CATOGNl'S.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-17

WOOD! WOOD WOOD!
Don't forget we handle the hest wood
in the market for yolr wood stoves.
helms Coal Company. See adj, page 3.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-17
The Empress
Holiday Rejoicing

pervades the Peoples Store in
all Departments. We are
prepared as never before to re-
ceive the rush Of Holiday
buyers with the best, most
complete and lowest priced
assortment of Holiday Goods
to be found in the city. Our
regular lines are also highly
interesting just now-because,
while composed entirely of
new and reliable goods, they
are priced extremely low, hav-
ing been bought below the
market rate.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-17
Dress Goods for the HOLIDAYS

Will be much in demand.
We start this seasons ball roll
ing by offering the very newest,
choicest and best Black and
Colored Dress Goods that can
be found in the markets, from
12ac to 81 yard.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-17

a KNIFE is ALWAYS an appropri-
ate present, 25c, soc, or 81. You should
see our case Of knives NanLear Bros.
Druggists.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-17

THE AUCTION of Christmas toys
continues every day, and for ladies espe-
cially at 2 c'clOck. Il. EORDfSH, i2S
Salem avenue 8. w.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-17

Sin nm At this price we offer you
~'o'oo blue or black Kersey Overcoat
that has been cut in strict accordance
with the latest dictations of good fash
ion, with Italian cloth, sleeves lined
with satin, and will demand YER
dict of the best coats you ever saw at
the price.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-17

81 I'm Kersey Overcoats; colors, blue
aud black. They are cut desir-
able lengths, lined TOR warmth and SER
vice, and are Goats we have no hesitancy
in recon- mend:ng fully.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-17
FOR couNclLMEN.

The bill introduced in the City Council
Tuesday night by DR.. Hodgson to provide
for paying small salary to Councilmen
stipulates that each member shall be al
lowed II salary of $50 per ann um. but also
contains proviso that for each commit
tee meeting and each council meeting
that member shall fail to attend a de-
duction Of $3.50 shall be made for each
such absence. The doctor claims that
the purpose of his bill is net for the pur-
pose of solely compensating Councilmen
for their services to the city, bus to secure
prompt attendance upon the committee
and Council meetings. 1t is ended
that the measure will compel Councilmen
to feel under more obligation to perform
their respective duties.
EpWORTH LEAGUE MASS MEETING
The December monthly mass meeting
of the Roanoke Epworth League Union
will be held at Grace Methodist Church
on Thursday night, December %. Pro-
lessor Burnett will lead the singing and
will also render special selection An
address will be made by Judge John W.
Woods, and Rev G. T. d. Collins, of
VintoE, will conduct the question box
Reports will be made from the various
Leagues composing the union.
CALENDARS FOR THE NEW YEAR
We have calendars for the Jew year for
every customer on our books and for
every one else as well. Come one, come
ALL We can't larry them around to all,
so invite You TO call and be supplied
CHAS. LUNSFORD & son. Insurance
III all its branches and surety bonds.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-17
Exceptional Values in ClOaks
and Capes for Ladies and
Misses.

and CapeS for Ladies and
Misses.
Do you need a Stylish Jack
ct! Here is your chance:
Alaska Sable Plush Capes,
trimmed in Thibet Fur, lined
through and through, full
sweep Klondike Collar, 81 a
garment.
Handsomely Braided Seal
Plush Capes, trimmed with Jet
and Mohair, Silk Braid, also
Thibet Fur around collar and
down front, full sweep, with
large storm collar, Sc Il gar
ment.
All-Wool Rough Cheviot
Jackets, double breasted, large
storm collar, trimmed in large
buttons, bound seams, hand
somely stitched, 81. so a gar
ment.
Tan Covert Cloth Jackets,
velvet inlaid collars, fly front,
new cut sleeves, bound seams,
half lined with beautiful
changeant silk; specially priced
for this week, SIS. SO garment.
lnlaid Velvet Collar Frieze
Jacket, button and velvet trim
med sleeves, collar, front and
pockets lined through and
through with Satin Rhadame,
in all-wool mixed Cheviots,
Kerseys and Meltons. This
weeks price, ST. SO garment.
Everything in Toys.
Everything in Games, Every
thing for Holiday Presents for
young or old in immense
variety, selected before the
tariff went into operation, and
consequently priced extremely
low, will be found on exhibi-
ton, and careful buyers who
wish to avoid the hurry and
confusion of buying incident to
the usual Holiday rush can
make their selections now and
have their purchases delivered
ut their convenience.
Gloves Make Excellent Gifts.
Our Xmas Offering of our
regular 81 Kid Gloves in colors,
with two clasps and handsome
ly embroidered backs, while
! the white ones with four but
tons, white and black en-
broidered backs, for zoe ought
to be appreciated.
/ Dress Goods for the Holidays
Will be much in demand.
I We start this seasons ball roll
4 ing by offering the very newest,
A choicest and best Black and
j Colored Dress Goods that can
4 be found in the markets, from
4 12ac to 81 a yard.
\ HandkerChiefs.
4 Our line is now complete.
4 Every make selected from the
a lines of the best manufacturers.
q In selecting this immense line
Il of goods we have secured many
d hundreds Of dozens at prices
q that did not pay the cost of
q manufacturing, These lots are
a placed on sale at very enticing
8 prices.
A SPECIAL DISCOUNT will be
q made to those who desire to
q buy Holiday Goods in quaint
q ties, such as Sunday school Of
81 fcials, teachers, etc.
ROSENBAUM BROS,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-03-04
A FAILURE IN KINGwooD.
James A. Brown, the Well Known
Lawyer. Assigns.

1t will b. surprise to many to
learn that Hon. James A. Brown
has made an assignment Of all his
property for the benefit Of his credi.
tors. The papers were filed in the
County Clerks Office on Tuesday.
naming Henry Clay Hyde and
Leroy shaw as assignees or trustees.
The assignment was brought
about in this way: Hon. WIN. G..
Brown, as guardian OF J. NJ. G..
Brown, was compelled to bring
suits against James a. Brown in
order TO secure Judgment for a
large amount which james A.
Brown owed his ward. when the
suits were entered in the Circuit
Clerks Office, The smaller creditors
Of Mr.. Brown heard of il and be-
gan to clamor FOR amounts due
them, and a uumber Of smaller
suits were instituted in Squire
tlynn's Court. Mr.. Brown saw
that these Judgments when secured
would have priority over those Sc
cured in the Circuit Court. so IA
order that each and every one
would share alike, he concluded
the talrcst way would be to make
"a general assignment Of all his
property, and appoint trustees to
settle up all the business. The
debts listed in the assignment ap-
gregate the sum OF $l8 600. There
are thought TO be others which were
unlntcntionally omitted that will
make the sum larger The prop
erty, both real and personal is
varlously estimated. In all proba-
billty the assets will not reach over
$40, 600. Every one hopes the
property will pay out, but owing to
the present. financial condition OF
the country, an immediate sale will
cause the property to bring very
low prices. A full list of all the
creditors and amounts due them
can be seen at the Clerks Office by
any one interested. The property
is fully described in notice of
sale to be found in another column
of this paper.
Mr.. Browns misfortune caused
much regret among his many
friends here and throughout the
county, and it IS hoped that he will
soon recover himself and his law
practice will recuporato his for
tame.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-03-04

Governor Atkinson announced
another batch Of appointments last
week. Ex-Sheriff Leroy Shaw, of
this town, has been appointed as a
mem Der Of the Board Of Directors
Of The Weston Insane Asylum. In
the appointment Of Mr.. Shaw the
Governor has recognized the party
u this county, and has shown his
friendliness towards the old vet
Grams by the selection. II is known
that o number of the Republican
"wbeel horses" On this county haG
cast their eyes upon these Boards
DO hopes Of an appointment by the
Governor, but all seem to unite in
approving The choice Of Mr.. Shaw.
whose service to The party IN The
past De- we'll known.
Mr. shaw business uethods and
successful administration Of The
Sher.fs Office, are sufficient to rec
ommenl him to any position. THE
ARGUS does not know whether Mr.
Shaw locked Tor bis appointment
or not, but his Sly wink Of The eve
may have been taken that be and
The Governor wbo are very good
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-03-04

When the Chicago Convention
applied the sole leather under ,he
coat-tails Of Grover Cleveland and
his hcnchnen and kicked them
clear over into the Republican par
ty, where they belong, they felt
very comfortable for awhile sltting
en- the old, bat warm and soft. bag
of Palmer Buckner entrails, furn-
ished by Mark Hanna. But now
since Florida Bill Chandler has
pulled the old bag away and re-
newed the application Of sole leather
they have such u leathery taste i'm
their mouth they are clamoring to
be admitted to the true Democratic
Bar, so as TO get a pure dram TO
Kill the leathery taste. If they
want TO come i'm the side door MS
cleaners OF srjttoons. and soryc a
long aTpronticeship let them come.
But If one tries 10 enter the front
door give him the sole leather. and
give DO TO him 30 he will carry the
taste Of leather to his grave. We
are better Oft without them.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-03-04

The greatest dInger from La Grippe
Is Of It's resulting in pneumonia. If
reasonable care is used, however, and
On am berIaiue's Cough Remedy taken.
all danger vii be avoided. Among the
tens of thousands who have used this
remedy for la grippe, we have vet to
learn OF 4 single case having resulted
IN pneumonia, which shows conclusive
~ That this remedy is certain pre-
ventive OF that dread disease 1t viii
effect permanent cure in less time
than any other treatment. The 25and
90 cent sizes for sale by j. A. LcRnart.
hi"Ewooi. and y. j Cooke * Sous,
townsville.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-03-04

We are truly sorry to have to
chronicle the failure of our friend,
james A. Brown, this week. Mr..
Brown claims (and we do not doubt
iD to have spent small fortune in
campaigning, for which he never
received any benefit. After he quit
that the gold standard seized him
and completed his ruin. Under
tle double standard his property
would pay every cent he owes ,sbut
under the single standard, with
property cheap and money dear, it
is hard to say whether the prop
erty Will pay the debts.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-03-04

The Charleston West Virglnian,
the new Republican daily, says that
the Legislature managed to worry
through with very fair days work
ia both branches yesterday, despite
the fact that Editor Hart has return
cd to Wheeling and left the law
makers to wander uuaided through
the labyrinth of business with which
they are confronted. Brother
llarc seems to have troubles OF his
own.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-03-04
Dissolutionl

The partnership heretofore ex-
listing between Julius a. N,lrIo and
D. *. Jackson, trading a> " ,~E0r 81
JACKSON, was this day by musual con-
sent dissolved, Mr.. MoarUc retiring.
All debts due TO said tir,n must be set
tied at once. MONEo. az JAgKsON
March 4, 1897.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-03-04

The sentiments Of The ARGUS
are voiced in the following state
ment taken from the Morgantown
Post. We have such people in
Kingwood
There are scores Of business(?)
wen IN Morgantown who would
rather give an outside fakir dol
lar for an advertisement 10 stick uD
somewhere, than to give IA news
paper so cents for ten line ad.
that would be sent into the houses
OF 1000 people. That's home pro-
lection and home enterprise-iu u
horn :
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-03-04
Rhenmatl.m OnlckIr cnrsa

After having been confined 70 Che
9rse FOR eleven days and PAYING out
.. iu doctor bills without benefit. SIR
rank Do.-Ou OF ~auIt -te Marie.
ch was cured br ore bottle Of
q Iaub eri1in's Pain Balm costing 1J
, ufs and his u0. F.aca been troubled
t Ih That complaint Tor sale Uv j.
q LeuIarf KING wood and j. j 5scxe
81 Sons HonssviIIe
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-03-04

If persons who run about gossip.
ping about their neighbors would
stay at home and read the Bible
and other good literature, they
would be better Off and know
more. Parsons AdVocate.
No doubt Brother Conloy, OF the
Ad0ocate, does u heap of rea1in' Of
the Bible himself.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-03-04

Here is a highly interesting and
valuable item taken from the Brux-
ton Democrat:
Bub Duffield and John Perrine
saw anum Der of grass hoppers jun p
ing about IN a very playful, bust
ness-like manner last Sunday at
the farm of Samuel Perriue, Of
Buffalo.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-03-04

To-day at Washington the trusts
and monopolies will turn out one
SIT Of agents and put another set
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-03-04

Two influential men who had
heretofore voted the Republican
ticket came in and joined the Sill
yer Club at its last meeting.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-03-04
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

Joseph +. Sisler
W..
Missouri H. Sisler at al
BY virtue Of decree Of tho CIrcuit Court Of
Preston county, vs. est Virginia. rendered I'm tho.
above entitled chaucery cause on the eth day
OF December, ls96. the undersigned Special
COMMISSIONER will offer, at public auction AT
the front door of the Court House of said
county. ON
MONDAY, MARCH %, 1897,
tho following realty, situate I'm Portland dis
tuct, OF said county. and owned by Joseph G.
and Missouri T. = iser Fifty Acre, conveyed
10 them by John ieets; Eleven Acres convey ed
10 them by j. +. Sisler Nine Acres conveyed
20 them by Ohm g. Crane.
TLHMo OF SALE Enough cash in hand to
paw costs Of suit aud expenses Of sale. and the
residue upon credit Of g. - and ~ months the
purchaser executing for the deferred payment
interest bearing notes with good security.
P.J CtOGAN. Special Cor missioner
Bond with security has been given by the
above named Special Commissioner, as provided
by law.
2lS81 81 J w. WATSON Clerk
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-03-04
A TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE!
AWFUL SUFFERING OF 4 WCST
YlR6INIAN STRANDED ON
AN ISLAND.
Leroy Buckalew Tells About the TX.
perience OF Patrick McQuay-The
FLOOD Leases Him on an Island -
Has to Climb Tree Nothing to
lat FOR Four Days-NO Coat ON.

Leroy BucklIew brings US a
thrilling uccoun, Of The food aud
It's effects up along the West Vir-
gina Central railroad. lie was up
there when the high waters came
on, and Gays that the accounts Of
many Of the disastrous results or
the high waters have not been pub.
lished. The waters did not sub
side until Wednesday and Thurs
day Of last week, and the people
arc just learning of the disaster it
caused. The most thrilling part Of
the story is the account Of Patrick
McQauy being stranded on an island
and the story appears herewith ~
reported to US. Mr.. McQuay
attempted to cross the Dry Fork Of
Cheat in a skifT. about noon on
Sunday, (Feb. 81, } at point neo
the town Of Huings. The water
was up pretty well on Sunday, an 4
as the day was warm McOuay had
no coat on. The skiff ran on to
the rocks when near the middle OF
the stream and it was so swift that
McQuny could not control the boat
which began to leak. He escape d
out onto little spot Of Land, an
island. The boat went rushing
down the stream with the current.
and there he was. McQuay took
matters calmly until evening APP
preached and the waters began to
raise. He was not missed from his
boarding house (being single man)
and he could not make any one
hear on account Of the roaring of
the river. There was a good sized
tree on the little island, and had it
not been for it, this story would
not have been told, for McQuay
would have drowned. The water
rose SO on Sunday night that his
Island was deluged and McQuay had
to climb the tree. lie sat IN that
tree from then until Wednesday
afternoon, with no food, shivering
and almost persisted. He had
matches and a knife, but not
spot TO build fire on. The awful
agonies Of his mind and body can
hardly be described, but even AS it
was. McQuay was glad it was no
worse, and was thankful for the
tree. On Wednesday morning
some one discovered this "Robinson
Crusoe,' and soon crowd gath
cred on the bank. The water was
too swift and high vet for boating
and the crowd could not rescue
McQuay. They did get him out by
dark that evening, after the water
had gone down. Before that the
crowd succeeded in throwing rope
IN the water with "a float to 1t, and
McQuay got hold of it, No word
could be passed, on account Of the
noise, so McQuay thought he was to
cross by the rope. He tried it. The
rope broke aud dashed him into the
water. He barely escaped alive,
but got back to his tree and the
island. which was some bare now.
Finally the people on the shore got
an Ak and some biscuits to him by
a rope. and McQuay built fire and
had feast When he was finally
rescued be was weak, exhausted,
hungry and had frozen his feet.
lie considers his escape miraculous,
for the cold drenching rain was
something awful. lie was almost
four days and nights on the island.
Mr.. Buckalew wont from here 10
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-03-04

who are partial TO the fair skinned
visitors, Ike the sex the world
oyer-'nd the band plays on.
/ fad the Metric System Of
weights aud measures in vogue in
this country entirely. la fact. il
IS compulsory, and it is against
the law to make use of anything
else, and II jQu order 50 many
pounds or bushels Of anything, YOU
are subject TO being fined for it. If
we ask how far it is to the next
stop, they answer that 1t is SO
many Kilometres or millas. Tho
kilometre is Eve eighths Of a mills
or millas, "a Ia Mexicauio. For in.
stance, our next stop will be ut
Jaral, about 40 Kilometres or 255
mIllas (milcs) from here. The al
titnde increases steadily from here
aIse, and at Torreon, where we
stay tonight, the alturas or alti.
tndc is 1874 metros or 1921 pies
(ioeD above sea level.
Oar itineracy for the United
States of Mexico, is about no fol-
lows, subject to sight draft and
protest. We stop at Jaral for sup
per about five o'clockas. (I guess
that is Moxlcan, as they seem to
add as to most of their words like
the double in Chinese) We hang
mp tonight at Torreon, 90 on to
Zacatecas 10 morrow, Aguas CAL
lentes Tuesday, and stay all night
at Sialo, Wednesday at Guanoiuato
and night at lropuato, the famous
strawberry town, where they serve
them the year around. Thursday
we spent at Queratero and San
Juan Del Rio, and arrive at the
City of Mexico Friday, whore we
remain three days. Then we 90 to
Sialo next Monday, and San Luis
Potosi from there. Visit Cordeuas
Tuesday and the famous Tamapose
Canyon. Spend Wednesday at
Tampice, inspecting Jetties. and
arrive at Monterey, Thursday, and
get back under the Stars and
Stripes, March 9TH, which suits us
exactly, as want to be clear out Of
the country till after McKinley's
inauguration and down IN free
silver country where the jingle OF
plenty Of free silver eagles will help
heal the sores that Bryanite feels.
| also want TO be relieved from any
participation in the Democratic
moving day in West Virginia about
the same time.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-03-04

tAerAFsrs stimulate liver kidnevr
an bowels Never sicksn. weaken os
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-03-04
TRUSTEES SALE
Or
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
PERSONAL PROPERTY.
Th8 81 DaY Of ADrll. f8N7

In pursuance OF deed ~ assignment exe-
cuioi ny james a. Brown for the benefit ~ Am
his creditors, the undersigned trustees will on
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-03-04

The "SpIa.A" dams caused the
waters SO rise clear over The rail-
rold tracks aud damaged them
considerable, delaying traffic very
much The dam at Hu,ings went
out Monday, and 800 immense
amount of drIflwood and thous
auds Of logs went with The cur
rent Another bridge 90 Brett
was also washed away. A dam $50
Bre.z backed the water up until
b. cut out wide channel de-.
s'rJyIrg good foIds. Near Par
sons there is planning mill ard
DAM the dam broke loose and
part OF tho railroad track vas
washed away SIR Buckalow says
tho track ~ The high water since
It has rccc1cd. looks bad.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-03-04

Mr.. Buckalew went from here TO
Rodamers, Terra Alta and then to
Piedmont where he took the train
for Parsons, where he visited his
brotber-in Law, Mr.. Wilburn. The
waters began to rise up there on
Sunday. Although, by close OBJ
servation, the river did not reach
the mark OF last July's food bv
about six inches, yeta vast amount
more damage was done. Another
strange feature Of the food up
there was that the damage was
all done before the water reached
the highcst stage II is accounted
for by the fact that the Black Fork
raised last, ard while The big dam
ago was done. when the Black
Fork came IN it put The river still
higher