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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-05-11
Deaths Doings.

Died AT her home on the East Side, on sun
day May 7tb 1864, at o o'clock .. IN. Mrs. Sa-
ran j. Wilson, wife OF Nathan Wilson, one Of
our most highly respected citizens. The de-
ceased had been In poor health for a long time
and her death was caused by lung trouble.
The funeral took place Tuesday at 1890 A. m.
and was held at the house. conducted by Rev.
Friend, Of the NJ r.. Church Of AIbriabtsyiIIe.
after which tho burial took place Ia tho grave
yard on tho hone place. a large crowd OF
friends and nelghbors attended the last sad
rites Among those from distance we're VIII
Wilson, from Knottsville. Taylor county and
Lon wilson, Of near Philippi. brothers OF Mr.
WILSON, the husband OF the deceased Among
those from kinRwOOd were TX sherin Shaw
and vito. Deputy sheriff w. NJ sbaffer and
wife, Mrs. Israel shafer, Miss Matte rrembly.
william @. Brown, l. p. Martin and George N.
Mcdonald.
The deceased was a daughter Of the Ia o
Israel sbafor aud was born January i2. 1919.
She leaves behind husband and seven ebt.
dren to mourn the loss Of good wife and
mother. The children arc all boys. D.S.G.H..
D. T. 3. IT,. o. D., Troy aud Lawrence. Tie
hrst two are married. Mrs Wilson va an ex-
emplary christian lady and had a large circle
o. itieads dnd acquaintance VINO mourn 10
asatb,but al al = c0usoied with ihe thought tIat
she las crossed over 10 the Beaut fui CITY be.
yOnd The River, and Is happy on cue other and
better shore.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-05-11
Pleasant Dale.
JENNIE MAY.

Correspondence OF The Argus
Our farmers are busy planting corn.
The showers are doing a great deal
OF good now
Some of our boys are talking Of go
ing to Grafton the 3Oth of Nav.
Miss May Trickett and Miss Ethel
Bower, were in Kingwood last week.
o. O. Trickett has gone into the
sheep business Success TO YOU. Ollie
D. IL. Garner has had the chicken
pox for the past week, but is not dan.
gerously sick
Clifford Friend, Of Albrightsville
came out to our Y p. A. Society, sun
day evening.
Charles Trickett is contemplating
going TO Ohio this Summer, and Won
can guess the rest
The Young Peoples Alliance that
was organized at this place about
three weeks ago, is in progress now.
our president, Miss Maude Bruner. has
left us, but Mr.. /. N. Forman was
elected 20 fiji her place.
E. G. Garner takes an active part
watching the fish down at Vance
Grahams, on the river bottom. But
we think its the Light more than the
fish. Luck to you, Elmer. for Light is
rather TO be chosen than darkness. for
God said Let there be Light and
there was Light.-Gen. 1-3
RED BRUSH
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-05-11
obituary

AEDBEws.-Elisha Andrews was born In
Eastern Virginia, February u, 1890. moved 10
Preston cou' ~. West Virginia, IN 1853. where
he resided until his death. which occurred at
MS home a. Independence. April ~. 1899. aged
- years months and ~ days. lie leaves n
"lie ana six children o. mourn his loss Three
children preceded him 20 the Spirit Land. lie
had been consistent member d the Baptist
church FOR ~ years. While in irglnia he WAS
member Of the Masons Lodge. 10 had been
20 poor health Tor several years and was con
lined 70 his bed for seven weeks; durine that
time bis suffering was err great but he by q
them With clhid-iiko simplicity. shouting and
DraisinR God; cxpres ing desire 10 20 home
and b. at rest. and asking bis fricnds 20 sing
Jesus Lover 81 My SOUL which was Lila
iayorite hymn a few days before ho died be
called biz aged wife, children and grand Chi b.
dren TO his bed side bid them good-bye and
requested them 20 meet him IN heaven.
Faneral services wcro conducted by bfs
pastoY Rev. y. y. Williams. in the Bautist
church At Independence Aprf 30. f89.af eleven
o'clock. ISIS remains were laid in the Union
Cemetery 10 await The resurrection N the iust.
1--WE lay our dear loved one away en- the
grave
When aii Tho powers Of ith fail 90 save.
But who can express what jog sh ~ be
given
Whom he resis With bis Lord in the King
dom Of Heayon."
FnmvD.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-05-11

TnE DBTGNEH, that welI-kHown and
al ways popular fashion monthly. has
ad Yanced its subscription price . cents
on The year. bpt has Likewise 20 inn
proved and enlarged that &c. rs worth
double the dollar now charged for H.
The June issue is credit 10 it's pub
fishers, D"th 90 itlustTa tiOus aud liter.
airy work. the color plates are Of tic
best quality, and The many designs for
fashions are charuingly refined and
stylish To- This number is commenced
% series Of practical articles for the
amateur pnotOgrlp her, also now set
~ hints on health and beauty g. intro
duccd by 70 writer Who evidently uu-
dcrstands her subject Tns DEsIaNfu
is now recognized as au authority on
fancywOrk. and the Juuc numb con-
ttins many novel and dainty IDEAS for
the same New Feminine Adorn-
focuis" pictures and Describes the Iat.
est irnpOrtatiOus Bro dress accessories.
aud She man or woman intending tHp
fitting mn ~ 20 summer home will Ic.
delighted with The two pare deseriu.
tinn ut "idrIl Summer Furniture
summer Desserts should int rest
and aid the ou~c,seper anil t1 mss
ayvav the idle hours there i- vood. 81
supply az prose Hud poetry Of excellent
quality Tie numerous readers and
admirers Of 1HE DESIGNER thor0ht $50
to this time thnt 30 was as good as
could be-, bat in its new shap.
it viii certainly give them mo
surprise.
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ELS Art and Industrial Exhibition,
Oriental Street Carnival. Wheeling.
W Va, Jane 90, %. -. 20, 30
and July l, 1899.
WurrLlNo. W. Va. Nav tsoc

WHEELING, W. VA, May I, 1899,
Dear Sir We are now able to def
inately state that for the week Of our
Oriental Street Carnival that all rail-
roads will make one fare rate for
the round trip to Wheeling.
Since our last circular to YOU many
more attractions have been added to-
the Carnival aud the scenes will be
many and interesting,
An Unrivalled Display OF Manufac.
turers' and Merchants Exhibits. Ba.
Ears, Booths, BANDS aud Entertain.
nents. Industrial Parades. Famous
Midway From the Worlds Fair. show
ing the Streets of Cairo. DonlSeys
Camcls, Elephants. sc. Troupes OF
Native Hiadoos. Javanese. Arabs.
Turks, and Egyptians, Reprod ncinsr
Customs and scenes from the Orient
The Sensation OF the Omaha Expssi-
uen, the oholobola Dancers. and n
thousand Other Attractions. SPECIAL
Features Every Day. A Continuous
Week of Crimson sunset. Reduced
rates on all railroads.
should any number of People in
your neighborhood desire to make up
n party to visit the Fair extra induce
ments will be offered 10y railroads.
An affair of this magnitude has
never been in West Virginia and all
are cordially iRyited to come and visit
us. Respectfully,
THOMAS o'BRIEN JR.,
Secretary EN Committee q.
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Notice 10 BaIldcrs aud Contractors.

Sculed proposals will be- received by
The Board Of Education. OF Kingw0od
district, Preston county West Virvfnfa.
urtil ~ clock noon ON the 10Th dav
Of Miy, 500 for cine completion lad.
aiuon - tno school House iu king
wood carpenter work. plaetcrirr-.
painting. Sc according % tbef,I.tnt.
and epFrl iicttious Of Frnuzsretu.
6cisV s. Farr.s 0n fls with the secre.
try of the said EOHrd OF Etucltiou.
Bids for the work complete must rs
sea Jed aud addressed fp ta. said 4ecre-
tory nf tbc BOARD % E4ncatiou.
Proposals wIll Also Dc received for
beating pp tratU- t0 heat the oufldiur.
Tue Board OF j. iucatiou reserve CUES
right Co rej tct amy or ali bids.
ID. t. JtCteoN. President
j ~ 81 uHpoCk Secretary
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-05-11

There is not tho slichtest doubt Tint fha
doctors do more harm than good IN treating
Contagious RlOod Poison, many Victims uF
this lOathsome disease would he much better
oil to-day it they had never ihl0wss RTeni-
selves 60 be doStd ou mercury and potash, the
only remedies which the doctors ever ,asc ior
blood poison.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-05-11

During q teirible storm last "wednesday. n
gang OF track mon working for tho %. & 0. be-
tween do'uiro Tunnel aud Rodamere. start.
"a for tho house Of Patrick Murphy. tho section
foreman. who lived near b. TO ESCAPE tho raio
ava while crossing an open fold we're struck
do"n by terrible bolt ~ lightning aud How
ara FraIey and Henry Lewis instantly killed
~" Say hcwis rendered unconscious aud pick.
ga UP Ior dead. bf' 8. Scott. Of rorra IS lta.
the company physician, was sent FOR and
brought him around al right Tho youto mon
who we're kiIlod were only IS AND 10 eera,tf
and their terri le death has cast gloom over
The c0mmu1ifys
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-05-11
A Card orThanks.

Kind Fhends .-Your sympathy and willing.
pcss to assist u- in caring for The bodily CON
forts Of our husband an father. during the
last sad dat that tbc Lord permitted MS 10 be-
blessed with bis mortal prcsonoo are tokens of
love and respect measured only By the purity
81 DIS soul May we all i've as pure as 10 who
has gone before. Be- our prayer.
ELIZA ANDREWS.
CbfSros ASDHEws.
Ohm ASDnEws.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-05-11

Write to Lock Box lO4.
Morg0ntown, w. Va.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1899-05-11

l. j. stalcv. the E'ngwood Photo
0raphor has q large new tent for sum.
mer work aud VIII have So uD tkis
week ready Tor business and solicits
the patronage al tie general pu1lic.
work finished every other day. Fine
Plain am Cabinets reduced q, 81 nor
dozen. Tent on Is. 81 j.. TOT in front
Of the Court u0us,-
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-07-20
ChiIdS' Suits.

We can fit the little ones In all the
latest patterns, and at prices from $3.50
to the best.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-07-20

sOMERs.
G. M. Needham and family are spend
ing few weeks at Mantle.
W. P. Fuller and family are taking a
two weeks outing at the shore.
Mrs. E. D. Avery returned to Deep
River last Friday for two weeks stay. :,
Mrs. Mariette Weber of Springfield,
Mass, is the guest of her cousin, Mrs. T.
d. johnson.
Miss Harriet Pomeroy and sister Mrs.
E. G. Bissell have returned from pleas
ant visit with friends in Northampton and
Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellsworth Niles of N. Y,
are in town for their summer vacation,
guests of Mrs. Niles parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. E. P. Russell.
Miss Grace Moore and her brother,
Charles, from Warehouse Point, visited
with Mrs. A. G. Pomeroy on Tuesday.
Miss Jennie Warner of Rockville is also
the guest of Mrs. Pomeroy.
Our pastor, Rev. Paul M. Strayer, and
his friend, Rev. J. M. Cowan, of Boston,
are taking quite an extended bicycle trip
this week, going directly to Albany, then
down the Hudson to New York, and
down the New Jersey coast to Atlantic
City.
Mrs. Mary Kibbe Pease, widow of Abiel
Pease, and only sister of Hon. H. r.
Kibbe passed away very suddenly or
Monday morning. She was highly respect.
ed and beloved by all. Funeral was held
at her late residence Wednesday at 80
p. M, Rev. G. H. Ricketts, of Greenville
Norwich, officiating.
| Somersville.
| The Somerville ball team will play in
Easthampton Saturday.
Miss Eudora Basset of Newton is al
Miss Grace Pendletons.
Miss Grace Pownell of Hartford is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Will Sunderland
Miss Marguerite Ingram of New York
city is the guest of Miss Elizabeth Keen
ey.
Robert and Webb Hill of Easthampton
Mass, are visiting their cousin, Mrs
Charles Billings.
The subject of Rev. Mr.. Richmond!
sermon next Sunday morning will b.
"The strenuous life"
Albert MacFarland of Baltimore was Il
Somersville a few days last week to at
tend the funeral of his father, Ralph B
Mcfarland, who was buried Friday
There was a large attendance at tn
funeral, which was conducted by Rev. g
G.. Richmond.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-07-20

An alarm of fire Friday afternoon made
things lively for short time. The blaze
was shed at John Bolieau's place on VIII
lington avenue. The department respond
ed promptly and the fire was confined to
the shed, which was ruined and will have
was covered by Insurance. The cause is
unknown.
The program of sports at the fair
grounds planned for Saturday will be
postponed one week, and some changes
In the list of events will be made. 1t is
thought that % mile bicycle race will
prove more interesting than one of 100
miles, and such race is being arranged.
There Is some difficulty in finding horse
fast enough to compete with "Hydrada"
in a running race.
The arrangements for the annual mer-
chants excursion to Watch Hill and
Block Island are completed. The Stat
ford eornet band will accompany the ex-
cursionists and furnish music. The mills
and business places will close, and those
who remain in town will pass quiet
day undisturbed by the usual sounds of
busy industry. It has been decided to
take the boat at New London instead of
Norwich, and the special train will leave
this station at 7.30 a. m. Tickets can be
secured at the stores of j. M. Leach, An
drew Wilton, ii. o. Butterfield, II. 8.
Abel. F. E. Fitzpatrick, and Office Of G..
B. Gary. r. M. Chamberlin and w.
Belcher can supply any who wish tickets
at Stafford and Staffordville. The train
will stop at Orcuttville at 2 a. m. for the
accommodation Of those who may wish to
get on at that point.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-07-20
Bicycles.

Speaking of bicycles, we. have sold
wheels for years. They are made in all
grades, as every one knows. We sell
only standard and we'll tried wheels, and
we tell you what they are and do not mis-
represent other wheels to sell them either.
We can give you reliable wheels. gents
or ladies', from 1915 to 1915, from the we'll
known factory of Spalding & Co., which
Is their guarantee.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-07-20
A Gard.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
to, refund the money on a so cent bottle of
Greene's Warranted Syrup Of Tar II it
falls to cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee % cent bottle to prove
satisfactory, or money refunded.
d. HEALD, Stafford Springs
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-07-20
ASHFORD.

David Chism of Stafford spent Sunday
with his father, John Chism.
e. E. Severy, principal OF an academy
In Nashville, Tennessee, visited friends
here recently.
Mr.. Bidwell and family and Mr.. Smith
from Westford Hill have moved into the
Corbin house.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Squier and Mr..
and Mrs. John Lyon and daughter visit
ed last week at Andrew Ide's in Mans
field.
The children of this place are enjoying
the visit of Miss Mary Gamblers of South
bridge, Mass, who has brought her pony,
Polka Dot.
One day last week while Arson Barlow
was going into the stall to feed Mr..
loves horse, the horse kicked him throw
ing him against post, cracking and
splintering his jaw bone and misplacing
one tooth
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-07-20

inquiry failed to locate child who had
not enjoyed a boat ride. The sporting
events were carefully planned and enthu-
siasticaliy carried out. William Benton,
chairman of the committee on sports, Is
entitled to much credit for the success of
The committee of arrangements included
Mrs. Nettie Symonds, Mrs. Arthur Bemis,
Miss Grace Dwight and Miss Mamie
Converse. This committee looked after
the details of arrangement, and it is to be
congratulated on the result of their efforts.
The ball game between the Juniors,
with S. F. Maine captain, and the Sem
Tors, with Rev. Julian s. Wadsworth cap
the Seniors. Miss Clara Ellis won the
bean bag contest, and Robbins Patten
made a record by pocketing the largest
number of bean bags at one time. The
of ladies, with the exception of the cap
tains, Sydney Siswick and Rev. Julian s.
Wadsworth. Captain Siswicks team
won the event, time two minutes. The
lemon race for young ladies was won by
Miss Grace Dwight, with Miss Mary
Howard second. The lemon race for
married ladies was won by Mrs. Arthur
Bemis, with Mrs. Charles Comins Sec
ond. The summary Of the other events
follows: Hop, skip and jump, won by
George Ellis, Sydney Siswick second
pole vault, won by Harry Converse, VIM
Benton second running broad jump, wor
by Harry Converse, George Ellis second
three-legged race, won by Benton ane
Ellis, Maine and Wadsworth second; bi
cycle race, won by Harold Comins, Willie
Wobbecke second running race, won b.
Harry Converse, Sydney Siswick second
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-07-20

There will be service and sermon In
the school house at Buff Cap next Sun.
day, at 8 p. m. Everybody In the neigh
borhood Is invited.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-07-20
ELLINGTON.

Crystal Lake CorreSpondence.)
Miss Bessie Neff's goat, Rosa, died last
Saturday of old age.
Rev. F. A. Woodwork Is entertaining
his brother from Boston this week.
II. G. Aborn of Ellington, former
resident, called in the place last Thurs
day.
Three young men of Stafford Springs
are enjoying a week of camp life on Pine
point.
Herbert Glazier and family of Ellington
are now stopping for while with their
mother, Mrs. Adelia Dimock.
Miss Myrtle Smith, who has been en-
ployed at Mrs. Walter FL. SINNERS, has
returned to her home in Stafford.
E. A. Kuhuly of Rockville has broken
ground for new cottage at the lake and
will build sometime In the near future.
Miss Alice M. Adams of South Weth-
ersfield, is spending few weeks with T.
K. Adams and family at their Crystal
Lake cottage.
| The work on the new chimney at the
Methodist church is completed and is a
great Improvement. 1t was built by Silk
Bros. Of Stafford Springs.
Rev. Seth Woodruff of Unionville spent
a few days at o. D. Newell's last week.
Mr.. Woodruff was former pastor at the
Advent church in this place.
Rev. Mr.. Wadsworth of the Methodist
church at Stafford Springs will preach
next Sunday at 8 o'clock. Sunday schoo
at2. It will also be communion service
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-07-20
and Present.
Mems Suits.

We have suits, all sizes, "a to 40, from
SIS to $3.50, that you cannot but be
pleased with If you are looking for a
good, serviceable business suit.
From SO to $12 we have suits that will
compare more than favorably with many
of the so-called suits made to order.
From $12 to $1S we can certainly
please you, and the goods are made by
first-class makers.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-07-20
PRICES GUT
In SUMMER OUITS

The time has to clear all broken quicker
it is done the better These the quickmarchng prices
we've made.
On fancy cheot cutaway suits made to sell for 15 So
On fancy and worsed sack SUITS many stylish
fabrics and patterns, formerly $1s and $780, best
$685. lot of $12 suits in the $40 pcecass $40
suits drop to IS.
Every suit is allwool we'll made this CROP and
real bargain.
cooness have ST. for unusual
bargain made to sell for $3.50
We cater to every vacation need of boy-cothes
hats furnishings and shoes.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-07-20
'Ats.st, Thong h No. Forgotten y

Although we have been away from our store
here for the past week, we have not forgotten
the good people Of STAFFORD. We still have their
welfare at heart, as the prices below will show.
In local item short time ago. The Press
said that we were shipping good portion Of our
stock from this place to our new store at Thorn
dixie Now that is mistake. We have only
sent small portion Of our surplus stock 10 that
place, and have bought almost entirely new
for there.
Our stock here is just as complete as it has
been, and our patrons will find as full assort-
ment and just as low prices as they have found
ever since we came among you.
We have put man in our new "Thorndtke
store" and we will only spend one day in each
week at that place, devoting the balance of our
time, energy and interest in the town of Stat
ford where we have met with such encouraging
success. Fraternally yours,
o. M. BROWN.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-07-20
UNION.

Florence Marcy visited friends in South
bridge, Mass, this week.
VIM. Scranton has returned from Provi-
dence, r. l., where he has been visiting
friends.
Prof. Taylor gave an illustrated lecture
on the events of the day at the hall on
Saturday evening.
WIN. Regan lost family horse last
week. The horse went into the potato
field and ate potato vines that had paris
green on them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Corey of Hampden, Mass,
with Jessie Potter of Stafford, visited
friends In town as guest of Willard Rich
ards, the past week.
Moose Meadow.
Daniel Whittemore of Putnam, Asa
Holmes Of Washington, R. l., and Geo
B. Tracy of Worcester are spending few
days at the home of VIM. B. Whittemore
Rock Meadow.
Joseph Smith, with his son, from Hart
ford Is spending his vacation with his
father, William Smith.
q. w. Rider and wife and son, George
from Rockville, were the guests at F. II
Ballou's over last Sunday.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-06-24
lAINE TOWN FIRE-SWEPT.
treat Financial LOss-Half Franti L.
People Flee Their Homes.


Livermore Falls, Me-, June ga big
fire broke out in this village late last
night and swept a large district. The
blaze broke out in barn on the west side
of Main street, and apparently was Sc.
by tramps. The fire spread to the south
taking in most of the buildings on tia
side of Main street.
The number of structures burned L.
considerably over score, including thos
that have been gutted. 1t Is though.
about 20 families lost all their effects
escaping in their night clothes, but n,
one has been seriously hurt. 1t Is ais
impossible to estimate the financial loss
but 100000 is hardly expected to cover i,
The fire was first seen in barn on tn,
west side of Main street. but before the
engines had been secured the sparks hat
set fire to the roof of an adjoining build.
ing. The fire engine was finally placed
in position. but the two streams of water
which 1t threw were not equal to the tasl
and the fire spread rapidly. There wa
great excitement. people seeming hal.
frantic as they came out of their houses
Help was summoned from the avail.
able places, even as far Is Lewiston, but
shortly after midnight the fire had
swept through the cluster of houses
which were behind those facing the
street. and which were burned at the out.
set, and the danger Of further spread
was over and requests for assistanc,
were cOuntermanded.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-06-24
Railway Rate War Imminent

Chicago. June 22.-The Erie road has
cut the tourist rates from Chicago to
Boston S.. The Michigan Central and
other roads will meet the cut, and a
rate war. spreading over the whole
eastern territory, is imminent. The
Erie rates. which go into effect next
Sunday. make the round trip tourist
rate from Chicago to Boston S33, against
the rate put in by the other lines Of $35.
The trouble dates back several weeks,
when the Lake Shore and Michigan
Central lines put in tourist rate of
S3S to Portland. returning through Bos-
ton. The Wabash followed this by
making a $3S tourist rate to Boston
On regular business. the Erie road has
hitherto enjoyed a differential of 50 on
eastbound business from Chicago to
Boston. and 81 westbound