West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-05-26

"oh for the wings OF dove She
sang as she lifted her eyes and cnrled
her bang; not that She wanted to fly.
hut that she Thought They'd Toe nice TO
I trim her hat.
1 Miss Emma Smith, who is here to
teach dancing, has arranged for a large
I class and will give the FIRST lesson 1T
, the Gordon House tomorrow evening.
! One OF the dining rooms will be used
for the purpose.
DR. Hanson A. Jarrett, the Grafton
Dentist, VIII be At the following places
FOR the practice OF his profession, ON
the dates given, Aurora, June eth for
days; Terra Alta, June nth for days;
=! NJ. G. FUirfaNe's near ReedSyille,
June 18th aud remain days.
Ben. H. Sincell. editor of the Oak
land Republican, arrived in Kingwood
last Thursday, accompanied by his
wife and two children. M. ). returned
10 Oakland the next day, to look after
his large and growing business there.
while his family remained TO visit
trends and relatives here.
Hon. William 6. Brown and mother
Mrs. Margaret Brown and daughter,
Miss Jessie, leave today for New
Whatcom, Washington, TO be gone
about six weeks visiting ia that section
OF thu Great Northwest and looking
after business interest out there. They
will 60 by Chicago aud ST. Paul. stop
ping over Sunday in the latter place.
DIR Albert Miller, OF Brucuton, was
married last Thursday, May 10Th. to
Miss Ida Miller, OF Grafton. The Doc
tor has been located for some time at
New Covington, Ohio. engaged in the
practice Of his profession. Since mar
rying the happy young couple have
been visiting friends and relatives down
about Bruceton.
Neil j. Fortney has been having some
extensive improvements made on his
residence on Beverley Hill. two
story addition has been added on the
South side, with bay windows above
and below. Also the addition on the
West side has been enlarged and all
ia all MIR. Fortuey has one OF the hand
soonest and most convenient homes i'm
Kingwood.
Rev. Wesley Blakely, of Tug River
Mountain, is thought TO be the oldest
preacher in West Virginia if not in the
United States He was born in 1891.
His lineal defendants number l.Osi.
are as follows : OF the first generation.
II second generation. o. third gener.
alton, 6sl; fourth generation, 3O2 ::
fifth generation. SO. 1t is said the cold
boy is eager to enlist in the present
unpleasantness.
Edward Howard. who was sent 20 the
Peniten,iary from this place last Sep
temoe for two years for stealing a
diamond pm from j. NJ. Culp on a
Pullman car while passing through
this county, died recently in the Pen
at Moundsyille from "a severe attack of
brain fever, only living few hours
after contracting the disease IL is
supposed that il was caused by NOR
paine or opium, as he was a confirmed
user Of these drugs.
George NJ. Ralpnsnyder, who left
this pace in March 10 take up his per-
( inanent abode at Stockton California.
returned this morning temporarily. lie
expects 20 return TO the coast within
the next month. and the object OF his
visit is To settle his business affairs
here a. well as % take part i'm the de-
Tense OF David MusgraYc charged with
the murder OF his wife whose trial is
TO take place at Morguntown at the
coming session OF court. lie has b, en-
admitted 20 practice law at the Stock
ton oar.-Fairmont Exposition.
The entertainment last night in
Bishop Hall given by the Junior
Christian Endeavors Of the Presbv-
terra Church, was well attended and
a very pleasant affair. The children
we're drilled and managed by Misses
I Nyra Watson and Isa Monroe. who de-
/ serve special praise for their good work
~ training the young people. Miss
/ Watson on the organ and Leroy
BucSalew. with violin. furnished the
music. The delay between perform
ances was too long on account OF not
having help enough in dressing the
| children for the various tableaus and
scenes. but all ia all IL was very
creditable affair and the proceeds, over
500 for church repairs.
There will be big platform dance
and general gooe time ia Repperts
I Sugar Tree Grove. near town, on the
evening OF the 8Oth, next Monday
night commencing az o'clock and
lasting till the hddlers and dancers
I al play cut Good music aud good
order will be kept, as Constable will
be on hand 60 keep tho peace. i,e-
! freshmeuts for sale on the grounds.
red lemonade, peanuts candies, cakes.
I pies etc. Platform erected for two
sets and tickets ten conts q set or three
[ for "a quarter. Proceeds for the benefit
I ~ the heathcns Everybody come and
hsvo good time, as 80 Is a free for all .
go as you please. catch as catch can.
I with no friils, dress suits. flowers ia.