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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-01-06
Independenee.
A MEMBER

Correspondence Of the Argus
May the New Year be a pleasant
year to all.
August Shrader has been repairing
his late home.
Mr.. Rigg is very sick; also MIR.
Thomas Bayles.
L. A. Sharps has moved to the res
idence of has father.
Miss LYDIA Kooutz, our milliner, is
visiting friends in Cumberland.
Our mills and stores have done a
rushing business during holidays.
Mr.. Brand loaded fine load of
sheep Saturday, last for Camden, Md.
The hunters are crying because we
have a pheasant and wild turkey law
Busy days in our blacksmith shops
now. Doors open now from a. IN.
till s p. IN.
The Railroad Company have finished
LAYING the large rails on their tracks
through here.
The farmers come TO town In sleds
is, More Snow
Albert Breakiron, who has been
working at Tunnelton. is home nursing
bruised finger.
Mr.. Metzler has just returned from
trip to Wheeling. Sankey reports a
good time 1--WE supposed that
number of our town boys attended
the New Year tree at Fairview. They
report hot old time In Fairview
that night.
Several socials have been held in
town lately. Our town was awakened
as the old year passed away and the
new came in.
Miss Mary Snyder's wedding was
certainly surprise to all that were
not present. Congratulations are ex-
tended to her.
Miss Cora and Thomas Harrington,
our hotel Mistress and hotel Proprietor
are very sick at this writing. Their
speedy recovery is hoped for
Rev. Reese held conference In the NJ.
z. church, Sunday. Also Rev. Leath-
erly in the NJ. e. church. Both de-
livered very instructive lessons.
Lorraine Fortney and wife spent New
Years with his parents. Quite a
crowd attended the social at their
home They have departed for Con-
cord, where Mr.. Fortney is teaching
in the the Normal School.
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Gladesville
SELDOM SEEN,
Ioe OF the Argus.

Correspondence OF the Argus.
MIR. and Mrs. w. IL. Zinn's children
have the chicken pox.
Mrs. Joseph Riggleman is sick. DIR.
Bumbarger, of lrondale, is her ply
stefan.
Several OF our young people ATTENDED
the New Years tree ut Fairview,
last Saturday night.
Rev. J. ID. Williams preached last
Sunday ut 1880 n. m, i'm the Baptist
church, to n fair audience.
Miss Mollie Price, of near Browns
Chapel, Monongalia county, is staying
at Mr.. and Mrs. ID. c. Ziun's.
+. Il. Parker has bought half acre
lot of George b. Jackson. We have
not learned what he paid for it.
Winfield Jackson started for Terra
Alta last Thursday morning to work
for j. L. Holiday, this winter.
Il. Il. Parker and Miss Mollie Price
attended the Christmas tree at Goshen.
Monongalia county, Christmas night.
Ils
church, of near this place, was well
attended and had good time gen.
orally.
w. Il. banks, of near this place, has
his saw mill set and ready TO saw the
Holmes tract of timber he bought, re-
Gently.
j. w. Wolf OF near this place,
started for Wainville, Webster county,
last Wednesday TO work on l. III. Sha-
fer's saw mill, this winter.
Thomas o Hara, who is teaching the
principals room of our school. and Jno
w. Massie, our village blacksmith. are
keeping bach" in Massie's dwelling
house.
Mrs. Is. +. Sapp, OF near this place,
was spending the holidays, visiting
her daughters Mrs Frantic Gale, at
Bayard and Miss Grace Sapp. at Elk
Garden. She returned home last Sat
urday.
TIT AND TAT
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-01-06

Report of the Union Grove school,
Pleasant district, for the second month,
ending December "a, 1s97.-JenDio A.
Harsh barger, teacher Enrolment,
%; average daily attendance, %; per
cent of attendance, %. Not absent,
Roy Titchnell, Clyde Jenkins, Frank
Miller, Guy and Ira Bishoff. Artie
Groves. Ray Miller, Flora Ringer, Lee
titia Otto and Sadie Cupp, Lulu Jen-
kirs and Daisy Kelly.
Report OF the Albrigh tsville school
for the month ending Nov 20, 1897 .-
George W White. teacher. Enroll
ment 81; average attendance IS; Not
absent. Clifford and Sadie Friend. Jen-
ME and Nellie Casteel, Flossie, Edna
and Ray Sypoit, Anna Snyder. Katie
Faulkner, Iona and C,oyd Bishop, Isa
Whetsell. Ger.ie BrerbOwer, Carl Glib
son and Charles Brown.
We had a pleasant call and nice
little talk by County Supt Whetseil.
the other day. We believe we have
the full cooperation 81 the patrons and
the school is moving along. Scho |
officers aud patrons are requested TO
visi. the school.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-01-06
Rohr Happenings.

Correspondence OF the Argus.
Bert Cress has gone TO work on the
pipe line.
George {. Moore is working for
Allen Spahr.
VII. Everly has bought another
horse. He has n fine team.
Mrs solomon Robertson spent New
Years with her daughter Mrs n. j.
Cress.
The sick of our community are re-
ported better. Mertie Gale is still con-
6ned to her bed.
Born, unto MIR. and Mrs. w. r..
Greathouse a fine boy last Wednesday,
Dec. 90. First edition.
MrsF. o. Shaffer returned home yester-
day from weeks visit with h pG-
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Gribble
We are having some winter again.
Looks today as though we would have
plenty of il.
Mr.. and Mrs. C A. Spahr, of near
Tannery, were visiting Mrs. Spahr's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Moore.
They came over in n buggy aud the
snow got so deep that Lake Moore had
to take them home in sled.
SELDOM SEEN.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-01-06

Correspondence the Argus.
Xmas was spent very quietly here.
There was spelling be at No. II
school on Thursday night of last week.
Rev. Knots, of the M e. church, is
holding protracted meeting at Hope
well.
Miss Mary Bowermaster, of King.
wood. was visiting friends in this
vicinity part of last week.
David Hartley. of Millersport, has
bought twenty acres of land of David
Stuchell and will take possession In a
short time.
A special Office has been built and
fitted up here for the benefit Of loafers,
the boys have given IL the name of
sitting Bulls Wig VAN"
Mrs. Hartman and two children, OF
near this place, have been visiting
friends at the New England Mines
near Fairmont the past week.
Noah Gross has been confined TO the
house for several days with rbeuma-
tism, but under the skillful treatment
of DIR. Graham, OF Kingwood, he is able
10 be out again.
s. Frank Chichester, who has been
visiting friends at Frostburg. Md, re.
turned home last week and reports
having a good time and says bushes,
is booming out there.
Jerome Bradshaw has employed
Elias Hawkins 10 log for him and the
FIRST thing he inquired for, after hitch
ing up his team, was canes or crutches
as he said IL would DO impossible foi
the horses 70 travel without them.
After the spelling contest was ovei
some fine rccitations were rendered
by the school and good order was OBJ
served throughout the program, which
speaks we'll for the young people O
this neighborhood.
We have been informed by a gen
tleman friend Of new secret ordei
that has recently been organized by
the young ladies, which they call 9TH,
Girls Improvement CiuO." OF cours,
we are in the dark as - the object o
this organization and ito Improvement
/ bu. IL Ia the opinion Of US Twiligh
/ girls that we 90 not need improvement
/ along this line Tut while We feel W.
/ are good enough there IS room for im
/ provement, intellectually, SPIRITUALLY
/ and physically and while we improvi
ourselves we hOl G 20 be able TO hell
] others. JENNIE MAY.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-01-06
SiOO Reward SiOO.

The readers Of this paper will be
pleased TO learn that there Is NJ least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able TO cure in all it's stages. and
that IS Cttarrh Halls Catarrh Cure
Is the only positive cure known 20 the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being a
constitutional disease. requires con-
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Cure ia taken internally. acting di-
rect,y upon the blood and mucous sur.
faces Of the system. there Nv destroy.
ing the foundation Of the disease. and
giving the patient strength by build
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nature in doing It's work The pro-
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Address. +. } CHENEY & CO. Toll
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Halls Family pills are Tue best
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She Was willing.


Ray Willie Bishop L, and Edith C.
Whetsell 81.
George w. sigley 81, and George
Bohon 10.
Marshall Bolyard 26, and Florence
A. Wolf 10
Robert LETTERS %, and Flora B. Gar.
ner 10.
Joseph R Ringer 50, and Nettie Alice
Buckalev 10.
Virgil McMillen 90, and Myra Menear
%.
Thornton Ii. Reed 81, and Nora L.
Cobun IS.
o. Ross Frazee 25. and Mary A.
Evans -.
Willie C. strawscr %. and Almira G.
Arnold 21.
q. T. Coal Radabaugh &c, and Ma
linda A. Gale 90.
George H. Cook 20, and Anna NJ.
Harshe "a.
Simon $. Talbot IL, and Mary e.
Snider 81.
Albert r. Burgess %, and Della A.
Fike 21.
All native Prestonians except Frazee
who is from Selbysport, Md, and Bur.
CESS, also from that state.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-01-06

The big revival over al the Kelley
School House, conducted by Rev. r. j.
Taylor of this place, closed recently
with nine conversions and sixteen
seekers left 1T the altar.
lnventive West virginians have been
granted patents as follows during the
past week. A. Armstrong. of Mound :
vile, patent on Computing Scale
Beam. c. Landfried. of Rayenswood.
patent on Vehiclxle Running Gear,
and w a. Pursley. of Spencer, a pat
ent on a Clothes Rack. These patents
were all received through the Agency
of C. A Snow & Co., Patent ATTORNEYS
OF Washington City.
reason for the faith that is in
nina responsible citizen of the
South writes From observation cover
ing a great number of cases / unhesita-
ungly pronounce Salvation Oil to be
the most wonderful remedy for burns
haye ever tried.
II have used Salvation Oil for frosted
feet and backache and found il TO be
the best remedy aud cure for pain on
earth. Mrs Maggie Nieder Mt Pleas
ant NestmoreiaHd Co., Pa
Charles W. Fawcett and daughter.
Mrs ParkhursL had a runaway Tues
day morning of this week They drove
out into the country few miles on
business and coming home ran into
a snow-drift and upset the sled This
frightened the horse and made it run
away. The occupants of the sleigh
were not hurt. but had TO walk home.
The horse came in ahead of them with
one shaft and one runner attached to
him.
Rev. j. Q. White and Rev. b. j. Tay-
Tor will begin a revival service in the
School House at Function next Sun
day, January 9th, in the interest of
the United Brethren church. They
were to begin Tuesday night OF this
week and went up to Tunnelton for
that purpose, but Rev. Rogers, of the
NJ. f. church, has been holding forth
for about four weeks now and is still
going ahead, and as the u. b. ministers
dt1 not want to interfere, they will
hold off till next Sunday. The other
meeting has not met with much sue
cess anyhow, only one conversion so
far, we are informed.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-01-06
Beauty. Utility and Ynlue

Are happily combined in Hoods Sarsa.
parilla Coupon Calendar for 1898. The
lovely child's head in an EN- bossed gold
frame, surrounded by sprays OF flowers
in mosaic, the harmonious pad in blue
with clear figures, and the Coupons by
means of which many valuable books
and other articles may be obtained,
make up the most desirable Calendar
we have ever seen. The first coupon
article is Hoods Practical Cooks Book
a handsome, useful volume OF 35C
pages. Ask your druggist for HOODS
Coupon Calendar, or send cents in
stamps for one TO c. L. Hood g. Co,
Lowell, Mass
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To the Editor Of rnk Anou..

RowLEsBURo, w. VA, Jan. 4. rs
One of the MANY pleasant evenings
in the history of the River City Glee
Club was New Years Eve. aud il is
doubtful il n more enjoyable or pleas
ant evening was ever spent 10y this
wide awake and popular Club. The
supper was the feature OF the evening
aud it was certainly a credit to the
Club II was private affair given by
the Club aud it was prepared right up
TO the queens taste. The long tables
were filled with good things and some-
thing like an hour was spent in devour-
ing il, and the several ladies and gem
tlemen did ample justice to IL. There
was enough left to have feed another
such a crowd. Many interesting and
amusing games were played andEaugh-
able things were told, some of which
were side splitters too. Among those
present were Misses Mary Buckner,
Mearl Perry, BERTHE Shaffer, Addie
Fretful, Addie o'Donell, Dora Bow
man. Lizzie Stemple, Nellie bowman,
Lizzie Houser and Mollie Ayersman.
Messrs. Frank Knots, Harry Hollis,
Hugh Smouse, George Pugh, Willie
Bowman, John Killen. Frank Pierce,
Charlie Hunter, Vernon Hooton and
Earl Anderson.
MEMBER
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-01-06
Christmas at Rowlesbur re-.
Special Correspondence of Tho Argus.

Special Correspondence OF Tho Argus
Quite merry was Christmas In our
little River City" Clear, cold weather,
bright skies and general feeling of
Peace on Earth, and Good Will To
wards Men" seemed TO permeate the
atmosphere. The crisp weather brought
about a return of ye Christmas DAYS Of
old. The presence of snow added TO
the realism OF winter, for which the
young folks, at least, seemed deyoutly
thankful. For the first time in many
years, snow OF sufficient depth for
sleiRhing has fallen during the holiday
season, and merTily have the sleigh
bells since been juggling. Evidences
OF the glad season we're observed on
every side from the exultant faces, TO
the enjoyable Sunday-school enter
tain ment--which scored n decided sue
cess-the banquets, the interchange Of
Christmas presents. the latter spirit
prevailed to a surprising extent. and
the gifts received by some OF our towns
people were exceedingly handsome.
IL Is indeed gratifying TO observe that
amid all the hurry and scurry OF every
day life, there is still retained some
little remnant Of the childish entbu-
siasm and generation for this holy and
Joyous season. Some Of the illusions
may have vanished with our youth.
still 20 every one. calloused as they
may be, there must be something in
spring and absolutely grand in the
thought OF the joyous Christmastide
with all its significance Besides IL is
the season Of good cheer and all around
happiness. and that in itself, rs suf-
fciently sa tisfyinR to less exalted ma
lures. ~ Il y hopeful feature for our
Little town that she responds so fully
90 the spirit of the glad season May
FIs L. -
ardOr, and may no faces be absent
when the holly berr les redden for the
Christmas Of 1885,
Rowles burg Jan. 81. 1898
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-01-06

Il was 50 veal, ! could hardly walk
across 10 y room. had no appetite.
be- ran taxing Hoods Sarsaparilia and
Dvforc / had taken 81 many days NV
appetite was improving and ] felt
stronger. / continued it's use until !
WIS able % work Hoods Sarsap rilla
has also rel eyed me OF asthma" s. a.
MoRRIs, Mesic n. c.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-01-06
Church Notes.

Methodist Episcopal church, Sunday
January o, 1893. Preaching. 10 80 a. IN A.,
and 30 p. IN. Sabbath. school, 2 % IN.
EpwCrth League, 6 80 p. m. Revival
services have been held during the
week, and will be continued every
night next week except Saturday. In
terest IN these services has been in
creasing from night to night. All are
invited 10 attend.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-01-06

Kingwood Presbyterian church, Sun
day January ., 1898. Sabbath school
at 10 a m. Preaching at II "a. IN Sub
ject, True Progress of the Soul. 3"
Christian EndeaVor at 80 D. m.
Preaching at Pleasant Grove at D. n :.
Subject, The Holy Angels"
Serve the Lord with gladness; Come
before His presence with Singing."-
Psalms
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-01-06

Houp'e Puts are the best family
cathartic aod liver medicine. Gentle,
reliable, sure,
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1898-12-31

The democratic majority Of the Ari-
IONA legislature assembly have con-
cluded they can find no better choice
for speaker OF that body than Henry F.
Ashurst of Coconino county. He is The
youngest member of the assembly, and
has the ability to serve in that position
and will acquit himself with credit to
himself and his constituents.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1898-12-31
c. M. FUNSTON. Editor.
FLAGsTAFF, SATURDAY, Dec. 81, 1898.

THE twentieth Legislature OF Arizona
will meet on Monday, January 10, 1899,
and their constituents are wondering
what the legislature will do.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1898-12-31

they see lit. The survey Of the lines
Of the reservation would largely settle
the difficulty between the settlers and
the Indians. The effort now being
made to have this work done should
meet with the Endorsement Of every
person in nortern Arizona.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1898-12-31

BY prompt action and efficient means
Flagstaff stopped the spread OF smallpox
and there are now no cases here. Other
Arizona towns which now have cases
of smallpox should take vigorous means
to prevent the spread Of the disease.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1898-12-31
RUMoRs affecting tn,

RUMoRs affecting the local news-
paper situation continue TO be heard.
says the Phoenix Republican. The
latest is that few prominent ''exes"--
gentlemen who have held territorial
Offices or confidential relations with
territorial officers are thinking of en-
barking in journalism to the extent OF
quitting up" for journalist who has
made noteworthy success IN Arizona
and with whom they have long enjoyed
confidential relations. This is wide
held, and paper such US this combina-
ton OF talent undoubtedly would pro-
duce could hardly fail to be successful.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1898-12-31

SENATOR MORRILL, Of Vermont, died
of Ia grippe on the 2sth inst. He was
80 years OF age and the greater part OF
his life has been spent in the United
States senate.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1898-12-31

The sheepraisers Of this section are
acting upon the suggestion made by
The SUN, when the forest reserve was
first sell aside, that is, try to obtain the
passage of law by congress allowing
sheep TO Craze on the forest rcserya-
tion. The law could have been passed
before the holidays had the wool grow
ers taken united action in the matter.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1898-12-31

INVESTIGATION will show that the
heavy engines are hauling but few
more freight cars per train than TWEEN
ty years ago. while the tonnage per
train has been increase AT least % per
cent, through the large cars used. and
for this reason he roads are beginning
to rate locomotives by the number Of
tons per train rather than cars per
train.
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1898-12-31

THE location Of the boundary lines
Of the Navajo reservation, has long been
needed, and it lisa matter that the gov
eminent should have done at AN early
day. As things now are, the Indians
roam about at their own will, and in
terfere with the rights OF settlers as
The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1898-12-31

The SUN for 1899 only 81. II con-
tains all the local doings.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-05-28

lake for the purpose Of protecting his
lot from the encrOachments of the
waters OF the lake.
! filed IN answer to his hill AMI no
further steps have been taken In the
case.
] found also n suit pending In the
United States Circuit Court for the
Northern District Of Illinois. brought
by Major VIM. l.. Marshall, claiming
damages for the use by the Park Com.
missioners Of his patent combined
brenkwnter ana beach pavement In
building the shore protection of the
drive along the Ohio street extension.
An answer to the petition Of Major
Marshall had been filed by my prcde.
ccssOr and the case has never yet been
called for trial.
There IRE several old matters of as.
scssment for boulevard and drive i'm.
prOvements that have never been fully
closed up. but are In process of final
settlement.
My thanks are due to Mr.. Il. D.
Brown. my predecessor as attorney for
the Board, who has ut all times cheer.
fully given me Information and assisted
mo In every way he could. Respect
fully submitted.
JAMES MCCARTNEY. Attorney.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-05-28

comes every adverse account Of inter-
est and dividend disbursement to for
eign holders of American securities.
money spent Ivy American tourists. cs-
timatcd at S1OO,OOO.OOO annually. fares
and freight charges paid to foreign
steamship companies. payments for
American securities sold by foreign
holders. and all other items of the in
visible debtor balance, leaving an enOr.
nous sum still to the credit of the Uni.
ted states. In part settlement of this
account over SS4.5OO.OOO of gold has
been imported into this country and the
tide Is still turned toward our shores.
Every element of national prosperity
Is present. and the prosperity of n M.
ton is the prosperity of its people"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-05-28

The Peoples Institute was packed ia
the guards last week In honor OF the
great Scotch vocalist, Mr.. Fred Il.
Duthle. 1t was a rare treat for West
Siders to listen 10 this great singer,
who has no peer In the West. He was
encOred again and again, ana while
rendering the patriotic "Star Spangled
Banner, when he unfolded the national
emblem, which he held In his hand, the
audience went wild with enthusiasm
Mr.. Duthie ana his charming wife are
just about to start for visit to the
scenes of their childhood In bonnie
Scotland. They will liz greatly missed
by their hosts of friends In Chicago,
Mrs. Duthle Is talented pianist, and
the rare gifts she possesses rs an instru'
mental musician have charmed many
Of our best ChicagOans for years past