davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-06-16
Glasses Fitted to all Eyes.
Delinquent Tax Sale.
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY TREASURER AND
. kx-OFFICIo TAX RECEIVER,


H kx-OFFICIo TAX RECEIVER,
ELKo. klko County, Nevada,
... June III. 1890.
Notice is hereby given that in accordance
with law, tsee Statutes 1891. Sec. 80, pages
147, l4S) eat OF tho following described
pieces or parcels OF property Will be sold at
pubic auction, at the court house door,
town, county and State, aforesaid, on July
bidding at tax sal 8, under the provisions
OF these sections. shall be for the smallest
quantity Of property that will pay the taxes
penalties ana costs, to pay the delinquent
same, unless said taxes, penalties and
costs are paid to me before said date:
HAYWARD. MRS. E. ", Lamoille, New.
Patented lauu. All Of section z, # 81 r.
o. M E. s OF 9. W. of and n. f: 4 Of
sec. ls, q. 35, r. 5S Z. Poss'y title N. W. x
Sec; is, T; S5. X. ~: E:-value ss04o ,,
horses, value esq; 2 saddle horses, value
$0; 10 stock horses, value $40; jack value
$1b; : milch cows, value SIS: 9 hogs, value
ss9; wagons, value sse S6' machinery value
Total tax, ~ IS; Penalty, % 40. Costs,
And you nre hereby further notified, that
unless payment shall be made before said
day, the above described property will be
sold on Monday. July lp, 1922, ct IL O'clock
penalties and costs, also that, that 10 per
cent on the amount Of said taxes, and the
cost OF bdyertising will be COLLECTED in ad.
dition TO the original tax. uI.li -
. Also tha said property is subject to re.
demption within six months from the date
OF such sale, by the payment OF all said
sums, with three per cent per month there.
on from date Of sale until PAID;
County TteasarerA Tres 81 SA and N fEr E., onolo
"' IA. mcBhlDE, Be bepstsc. sssc''er'
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-06-16
Dissolution of Partnership

: The partnership heretofore existing be-
tween q. L. Nuckols and j. W. Truett of
Deeth, under the firm name of NHekos &
Tiuett, Is hereby dissolved by mutual con-
sent, j. w 1'ruett havii g purchased the In
terest Of @. L. Muck ls In said firm. All
debts owing by ga d firm will be paid by
j. w. Truett and all debts due said firm are
payable to him.
L NUCKoLS,
j W. TRTETT
DERrH. Nevada. May 10, 1899.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-06-16
A Substitute.

Mrs. Youngish--Oh, Bobl What
shall I do? Baby is crying because I
won't let him pull all the fur OF my
new muff.
Mr.. Youngish--Well, that's ell right.
Give him the cat.--Boston Traveller.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-06-16
Well NnmeA.

Ethel-Papa's named his new fox
hound after you, dear.
Reggy-The dickens! What did he
do that for?
"Why, he says he don't know enough
! to keep scent when he's got it,
Judge.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-06-16

MCKINLEY might take Aguinaldo
into, the cabinet and send Alger to
the Philippines.--tIew York Herald.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-01-19
OUR NEW YORK LETTER
Local KloRdikc-,s Rim ON Tho
Hospitals From Stable 10 Kltchcn,
AlaSI

Corrcsponacs &C ~ ruE AGeus.
GRACIOUS New Nork'S name ought
TO be mud part Of tha time. and the
oiher part, zero. Talk about IA old,
fashl@rsd winterl" This one il "A
regular howlcr. | went ioa certain
hospital this week, To see some one
know Who is there, very in with pncr-
a'"Oia had Scc ,Sion To pass throus IA
sevcratCvards, and saw not one empty
bed. Such weather sends people TO all
the hospitals in shoals.
How the horses ever manage 20 keep
their feet passes my comprehension.
Roar feet are not enough for any poor
animal tug sing his heavy load on lev
bonldsrs ~ CLASSY Asphalt. / au glad
To near that the automobile process. al
propulsion is TO Go applied TO trucks
and other Ponderpus vehicles. as well
as to passenger carriages There js e
horrible hint in the air however that,
falling into dsSue,ude rs an Important
factor OF transportation, "man's best
friend will be transferred FROM tic
stable to the Kitchen. Whether uS
noble beast will tuture "a the piece Re
resistance Of the rich mans sumptuouS
banquet, renains to bc seen.
How easy u is FOR the babies To slip
away from their mothers arms such
weather as this. A wee DIT ~ exposure
Of any Tiny organ Rud, presto, lung
fcver sr pneum0uia lays The iUtle one
low almost before the chcrishing
mamma knows it Is auiug. bright
women who shop for their children at
the buiputian Bazar, cunhot say too
much IN praise of the sensible lnycttes
Best & Co. have provided for their very
tiny customers. Every detail has re-
ceived consideration upon hygienic
grounds as well as material aud
modistio. wish | had time to go i'm
to disquisition upon bands, barrow
coats und the like, but haven't. SO
four cents IN stamps sent TO the firm
will tell the charming story, by sccur-
ing to the sender "A copy OF the big cata.
logue.
The Greek nightgown Is thing OF
beautiful simplicity.
The newest corset-cover Is dainty
bolero made OF sheer lawn with tuclSs
and lace insertions.
Plaid hose is in high favor.
The ncme Of neatnsss in point or fig.
ure may be attained by wearing we'll.
fitting underwear OF com animation make
and over it, an Il y G.. corset.
Trimmings on the dress skirt grow
IN popularity. but not in actual grace
The models of to-day are any thing but
pretty, as "A rule.
EVELYN CABLE.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-01-19
Twilight
&c Of the Argus

Correspondence OF the Argus.
Nus, Maud Gross has been on a two
weeks visit among friends at Fair
mont
J. A. Freeland was visiting at i. f.
Hawley's, who lives across the river on
tao Dunkard Bottom
Born. unto Mr.. and Mrs. J. Lloyd
Squiros, January /, 1899 IL fine girl
baby. DIR. W. II. McGinnis, of Reeds
vile. attending physician.
We arc glad to note that Miss Louie
Johnson has SO far recovered, AS to be
able 10 GO about the house and will
soon be able TO be out again.
The Rev. ochletrce will hold quar-
terly meeting next Saturday and sun
day at the Bethlehem Church. We are
informed that he expects TO protract
the meeting for some time.
Adam White. OF Millersport. had n
sale Saturday and disposed Of large
amount Of hay OF a fine quality, on the
old Turner farm, near here. IL is not
necessary TO meRtion the purchasers
names, for you can tell them by the
appearance Of their stock in the spring
There is a certain gentleman in our
community, who is continually insult
ing and throwing in the face OF old
soldiers the pension they receive from
the govern meut. This gentleman had
the same opportunity OF onlistiug in
defence of his country, and today
might have been drawing a pension, II
NUN bored with the lucky ones who re-
turned hoRe after the war, but. like
the Irishman, a drawer heart never
beat within a human breast than his.
but what q devil OF cowardly pair Of
legs he had. So he enlisted as a fish
ernan instead Of a soldier.
JENNIE MAY.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-01-19
Killed on the Rail.

On Thursday, January 10, 1899. Dem
mis- Plum, son OF Mr. and Mrs. John c
Plum. OF Howesville, was killed at
Eighty Cut, on the ID & O. II. r. lie
mad been working in the mines at
Tunnelton. About 10 o'clock that day
he came out of the mines saying he
was sicP. Gong to his brothers and
dressing he started toward Eighty
Cut. He ate dinner at his uncle's at
that place and about 8 o'clock he
started for the railroad. waiting there
for west bound freight train to ride
TO Tunneiton. As the train came
along he missed his holt on the front
end, then stepping back on the other
track TO wait for the rear end. While
in the act of reaching for the caboose.
"Forty-six" dashed around the curve.
striking him, throwing him about 80
feet crushing his skull. and both arms.
The train picked him up and took him
to Rowles burg. where he was prepared
for burial. The remains were sent
home on an early train Friday morn
ing.
The funeral took place Saturday
afternoon, att o'clock at the Camp
Ground The above was shock to n
the family and entire community. as
the deceased was "A fine youag mas.
aged 20 years and = months The be-
reaved family have the sympathy OF
the entire community.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-01-19
aladesvilio.
ResdsYille, w. Va.

Correspondence OF The Argus
The sleighing snow is thing OF the
past.
Ash Brown has been visting at
uncle sammy Sapp's, quite often OF
late, but wo do not think Ash intends
to Rob anybndy.
Rows. j. ID. Williams and l.. D.
Starkcy have boon conducting relig.
ious services in the Baptist church for
the past two weeks
Ell Zinu and his sister Lou have been
visiting Mr. u \. Sapp, OF Elk Garden.
Miss Lou will remain and attend
school there for awhile.
The sick Of town and vicipity are.
WIN Volt julia Jackson. Ezra Tur.
ner, Ninrod Rum Die and Mr. and Mrs.
Nelson Ball and two children.
S.llie Miller, Icy Dixon, Carrie
smith Serepta McBee. Dora Rogers,
Ella Orr. have all been visiting IN town
and attending church, the past week
Brother Star<ey served this church
as pastor for four years. and the poop c
arc exceedingly glad to have him with
us again. and to listen 10 his able
preaching.
Rey Starkoy had to stop preaching
today January 18TH on account Of
heart disease, before his sermon WAS
more than half delivered and the bro
tracted meeting closed. Rev. Starkey
intends TO visit Terra Alta if his health
will admit OF IL, this week
We want TO ask question or two.
Is President Mckinley carrying an the
war in the Philippines now for human
itys sake, and has the administration
any right to wage war on tho Phil.
ipPinos without Congress first declar-
ing war for that purpose Mr.. Editor,
pleasv answer.
ADMIRAL DEWEY.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-01-19
HnunWnll.

Correspondence o: Tho Argus.
harry Jenuings Ia very feeble at
preseLt
Nailor Martin is staying at home
this winter.
Samuel Laubs sale will take place on
the farm on January 30
Ira Bear, who came from out West
last spring, is still with us.
ID. Johnson, one OF our old asso-
ciatcs, was found making very good
use of the last sleighlng snow
A. l.. BensoN is making good money
cutting staVs blocks. lie thinks that
is better than fox hunting.
IL. s. Fakenstine has Joined tho
hustler band lie Is making good
money, but don't know how much.
j. W. Idlenan and wife, of Nj.
storm, were visiting sMrs Idlonan's
father, a. s. Morris. They report n
good time AMI q fine diRner.
II r. Specimen is making great prep
arations for building home the com
ing summer. Frank Is very good
ncighbOr and we thing he is trying to
do what is right.
Bobert Arnold and his wife hnve
made mp thelr minds 20 live together
agHin. Ever since January 3rd. 1899.
they havs been getting along fine.
Just lie a Rewly married couple
Our scsool is progressing nicely.
with |. n Adey, as teacher. &c is
liked by all OF the scholars. They are
pleased very much with his way Of
conducting the school. lie gave Is
spelling "B' last Friday night. The
house was called TO order at 1880 p m
The two captains, Jesse Collins and
Charles Baub. divided the crowd and
spelled about an hour Then the
Bruceton crowd was found 20 be pres
ent and were invited to spell and they
did so. Every body spelled well while
our teacher. J. N. Adey was pronoun-
chg. lie thought he would take a
Little rest and he gave the pronouacinq
into the hands OF Mr. Martin, the
Bruceton teacher.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-01-19
UNDER TWO FLAGS.
a soldier OF Two Armies. Pris.
Oner Of indersonvilie ana NOVA
Pauper IN the Poor uOuse.


William Stair .rd. OF FellowsvilIe.
the Overseer of the Poor for Reno dis
trict, was in town this week on busi-
ness. lie brought down William Jack
son, to the County In6rmary. The
latter used 10 live here before the war
and has quite history. lie enlisted
10 the Union Army duriag the war
aad Vas captured and sent TO Ander-
sonville Prison, where he came very
near dying and 20 save himself agreed
to join tho Confederate Army. lie was
taken out of PRISON and To the Hos
pital, where he remained a month or
two recruiting his broken health and
then entered the Confederate service
but claims that he never fred n pun
and deserted back to the Union
side at the first opportunity. as was
his intention when ne left prison. He
claims he had to do this or leave his
bones in Georgia soil He received a
pension for awhile until some of his
neighbors got mad at him and reported
him as being in the re bel servics which
no did not deny, but explained that IL
was ruse to save himself. However
the Government cut off his pension
and he has been county charge for
soue time, in his old days. He has
lame leg from a bad cut in his knee.
so that he can not walk and a man
named SKATER up in Reno has been
receiving g. per week from the County
for keeping Jackson for some time,
Till the new order of the Court, re-
curing such cases brought to the
County InGrmary. Here is chance
for some expert Pension Agent to
work mp the old man's case and get
hifP restored 90 the rolls and his oacs
pay. so that he can end his days in
comfort and out Of the Poor House and
not be buried IN paupees grave.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-01-19
Howesville.
ADMIRAL DEWEY.

Correspondence OF the Argus.
Everybody seems To be complaining
OF tho grip.
W. r. sbaffor Of Hopowell, spent
Sunday in Kingwool
Fred Guth, Of Grafton, was here on
few days visit last week
N. J McGiunis is home spending n
few weeks with his wife at this place.
Aswe failed 90 write the eHtlre year Of
1898, we will try and do better In 1899.
Miss Trecia MattingIv. 81 Baltimore.
is visiting now ~ Mr.. and Mrs. simon
MattInglys
Miss Rose Bromha! left Saturday
for Oakland. where sbo wall remain for
some time,
Mr. and Mrs. J. 9. Matiipely. Of
Parkersburg, are visiting their parents
at this place.
Glenn and win Carroll. Of Xingwood.
spent Friday evening with Nh aud
Mrs Ea Evcrly.
Tilos. W. gockr. the kniybt NJ the
grip Of Cumberland was here from
Saturday until Sunday.
Philip r Garfield. OF Warrington.
is spend ~ tie cold wintor months
with his mother 80 this place.
Miss Katie .Rjctinc. Of Homecoming
Nd; Mrs. Mary a Walters. of Grafton.
ana simeon Grchser. Of Oakland. were
tn ate ndance 80 the funeral MondaV.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-01-19

John Sliney is still surveying on his
proposed railroad across Rene district
from Cecil in Taylor ceaatv, on the n.
& O. branch, over the mountain to
RowlesbHrg, distance OF about 25
miles Marques is the only village
along the route of the present survey.
Mr.. !. q. Lazzelle has gone back 10
the country To the bedside of his father
who is very sick. The old geAtleaan
was better At the last reDo-ts but very
little hopes are entertained of his re-
covery as he is very far advanced in
years being eighty-eight years old
We hope however that he may be
spared many years yet % his relatives
and friends. - Norga ntowu Dominiou.
When vOn are suffering from Catarrh
or Cold in the head YOU Nan: relief
right away. Osly 10 centS is required
To test IL Ask your druggist for the
trial size OF Ely's Cream BALM, or Suv
the soc. size We mail IL.
ELY BROS. SO Warren st. Ny City.
i was aH cted with catarrh hast au-
tnmn During tue month or October
could neither taste NOR smell and could
near ont little. Elv's Cream Rain
cured it-Marcus Geo. Shautz. Rah-
way, y. j.
The sale Of the fine brick residence
and other property Of James A. Brown,
advertised Tor last Saturday has boon
inde dnitoly postponed. as Mr. Browns
assignment is now in the Bankruptcy
Court and a receiver has been appoint.
ell here to take charge Of all the prop
ertv tin the csSc car be heard by
Judge Jackson Of the Federal Court.
James w. Flynn has been appoiated
Receiver and has given bond and taken
charge of the property. held the past
TWO years by II. G. HYDE and sx-Sher-
iff Shaw, as Trustees. Mr. Brown has
retained attorney Il. w. Archer, of
Parkersburg, to look after the business
in the Bankruptcy Court for him.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-01-19
St. Joo

Correspondence Of tho Argus
AIRS. Ensor Reese Is on the sick list.
d. y. BishoG butehered fine hog
last week.
Miss Ethel Reese was ting friends
vt Pleasant Dale, last week
Cheat river has been on n high. No
damage done. as far as heard from.
Billy Moore aud three Of bis chill
drcn are FRUSTRATED with Ia grip
George svpolt has novel into the
house vacated by Guy Elliott, on Main
street.
Say, II you want 20 keep your wife
ia good bumor, buy "a new patent
Roasting Pan Of u. e. Beerbower.
The protracted meeting IN the Bap-
list Church, conducted by Raw. Ward.
is still IN progress. Quite number Of
young men and women have designa
ted themselves seekers ~ religion aad
several have profcAsed conversion.
We trust that they may lead an ok.
cmpary life and their daily walls be
worthy OF imitation.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-01-19
Rockville

Correspondence Of The Argus.
Rev. Pinson is holding a protracted
meeting at Pisgah.
The wedding chimes have ceased
and cupid is Locking for more hearts 10
conquer.
Miss bstitia Miller, o. Terra Alta, is
spending few weeks with Mrs. s. Is.
Galloway.
Miss lille Jenlins, daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs. Elisha Jenkins, is in worry
poor health
The saw mill 81 Tayiot & TavIor To-.
Gated az NJ. Neoo, is doing "a flourish
ing business
Mrs. Laura keenan,. ~ Horgantown
spent several days with her parents.
MIR and Mrs. James uiDson.
Judge J. M Shaw. vino recently re-
Turned irons Burnsville. w. va. is
speuding few days with O Y shaw
Winfield Johos Accommodated Nv his
wife, Ars Waitnfla Gibson sud Mit-
Eta Gibson, spent doy at pisVa TO
Loss week.
10. Walls aud j. G. GALLOWAY obr
hustlin0 commercial traveller. arc ro.
porting hr SIX busiucss 100 The picture
and book trade.
The Pleasant Valley school has again
resumed operation after cling doEai
for abnut q week on account of the
sickness Of the teacher, Prof $. ~.
Wiley.
THE ARers with rs pevsv locate. lfs
var corresp ndcnca from the First and
Second W. Va. Regiments. api Iaet
but not least "'Tbc Great u -nd a
Train Robbery ig welcome visitor 10
oor sanctum long live Bro Brown,
Mr. j.. q Walls. orr lending mllior
aud father OF all the Democrat voter.
la town, saws he has sairusd n.r.
buckwheUt d1ur this season than ever
ia the history ~ the miil Hockv.ii,
buckwheat 1our has gaincl % wide re,.
utation for excellence and part, and
like its mann 'act1rcr 90 i~ IG To-
THAT is i6 ounce TO tnr r"I1ll
90 VABss
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-01-19
Press ani Poetry.
Prom the Pen Of N. u. Reed. Who
Writes 4 Reply TO Ills Critics.

DEAR ASeJSS-l So in your issue ot
the lsth inst. that some party wanted
to write some rhyRes H answer 60
some poetry that Henry "a. Reed had
written On the late eiecuoa. This
was surely false pretensc, Is hc
never touched the poetry or the sub.
ject VI the poetry, bat drifted far
away in another direction aud on many
other things. lie mu>t have had Sore-
thin. else in view. will send YOU "A
copy ofay p"stry which is the su 0icvt
OF this cbntruversy aud IL YOU will
print Il along with these writings
think u will he enough to prove,what
| say O" this point. The writor never
heard me say anything against the
Catholic or any other christian de.
nomination. lie ran into church
matters will say that We are told
that when the GrSut Read OF tho
church was oron earth lie fought Has
enemies with their own weapons; but
tsjpk there is no meet ot any ayht on
this subject, as the writer of the reply
has already killed himself ns an honest
writer; killed hi,o>rlt dead-dead -
dcad. A. it is, the rule that The one
who writes 6r>t has the privileges OF
writing last, will ask leave TO write
n little more poetry Ia repiS to that in
your paper that refer TO.
Read my poetry and Won will fad,
It's very clear to any mind
On politics wrSte IL through
And where 1t hurts IL ended true
Read the reply, you need not stop to
inquire
What seems to be the writer's desire.
His poetry will raise him no higher
Than on a level with "a common liar.
l think its no wonder that he was
ashamed
Below his poetry to sign his name.
IL he has any friends they need not
worry
For they will not have him to bury.
For he has run himself dawn
SO very deep into the ground,
And when anyone rrns himself so low,
am then ready 20 let him go.
by writing him an epitaph that his
neighbors may sing
Until they make the valley ring,
nix Is GONE"
Poor fellow, here he lies,
Nobody laughs, or nobody cries
Where he has gone, or how he faros.
Nobody knows or nobody cares.
Ill. II. REED.
Resdsyille, w Va.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-01-19
Yonsh Ya.ley neteiopment

From the Oakland Journal.
The Preston Lum Der and Coal com
pany, which owns and operates n very
Crcllin, OF Yough river. three miles
west of Oakland, has completed its
railroad Within mile and "A Quarter
OF the town OF Aurora, Preston county,
w. Va, twelve miles south OF Oak
land. This road runs through the
Yough Valley aud brings into marlsot
some OF the most valuable timber aud
mineral tracts TO Toe fond in this or
Preston county. w, Va.
II Is the intention OF the donpanv To-
complete the road To aurora. which
has become quite IA popular summer
resort for Baltimore and Washington
people and is noted as one OF the
healthicst towns in this section.
The Preston cpmpauys road cou-
meets with the main line of tho IL. az O.
ut Hutton, SIX miles west of Oakland
The town OF Crellin, Is one OF the most
thriving ia our county, and the mills
and works of the Preston company c.u4
ploy about ZOO mer This company
nave only been operating here FOR the
past six years but have done much Tor
the development II "a heretofore am
developed section OF our county.
The section traversed 10y this new
line OF road contains some very val.
liable hard wood tinbcr and IL is said,
the best lot OF cherry timber in tho
state and with the capital nnd brains
ut tue Preston company behind ihis
enterprise IL Is destined tu be ~ great
developer of our hidden vcsourceR