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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-05-03

Then the Principal explained that Hon.
VIM. G. Brown had presented $40 to the
School Board, recently, to be awarded in
prizes in such manner as they saw tit. II
had been intended to give the prizes to the
scholars making the best all.around aver
ages, but owing to the Course of Study be-
ing revised during the term, this could not
we'll be done, and they decided to give it to
the graduating class this year. The Board
had arranged with w. Troy jenkins, the
Kingwood Jeweler, to furnish a beautiful
gold medal for each graduate, with their
name engraved on it and the words "King-
wood High School, Class Of 1000" A
sample medal had been secured and the
others ordered, but they had not arrived yet.
However, the one on hand had been en-
graved and was presented 10 Earl IIaney,
while the young ladies arc each TO have
one just like il soon as they arrive.
The $40 was only about half enough to
pay for them, bat Mr. jenkins donated the
remainder himself. An in all, il was a
pleasant occasion and good to be there.
The School Board, James w. Parks, John
w. Watson and James J.. Murdock, were
present and well pleased with the success Of
the school and the very general satisfaction
all around. Our people take just pride in
our splendid school and efficient corps Of
teachers, and the fine building and grounds
that are being improved every year, until
no corpfv-eeat tou,n in Tho qte,c &c ,,,,, s;,,,
can equal rs in this respect Our School
Board is constantly looking after the prop
erty and adding and planning some improve
men', all Of which is greatly appreciated by
our people. The picture as herein given is
Of the old part Of the building, erected
several years ago and does not do justice to
II as il now stands.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-05-03
Forest Fires Raging.

The woods have been very dry and forest
fires have been raging over lots of territory
during the past week and considerable dam
age done. There was quite FIRE over on
the widow Potter's place near town, last
week, and it took some hard fighting to put
il out II had started from Repperts saw
mill down below town. Out near ]. T.
Garliz's FIRE got away from clearing of
Stanley Jacobs and swept over lot Of the
surrounding territory, burning up fences and
stable on J. S. Whites place, with two
horses in it and would have burned the
house near by, occupied by a party named
Shafer, If hard work had not been done.
II was reported that No. IS School-house
wa burned, but this was a mistake II had
close call, however, and would have gone
up in flames and smoke, if near by parties
had no, fought the fire Gend away. The
air has been so heayy-laden with smoke
that it was very unpleasant par Of the time
and looked like two or three Indian Summers
boiled down into one. People cannot be
too careful about FIRE anytime and especially
when everything is 50 dry
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-05-03
Bruceton
4 ~ A Ar.,,.


Correspondence of N c Argus.
Warm weather.
Arthur Metheny is repairing his house.
Spring fever has struck our little village.
John d. Evans left for Maryland, yester.
day.
Earl Harmed is carrying the mail to Fair
chance.
I. w. King made trip to SomerGcld to-
day, Monday.
John Foosc expects to move to Fairchanee
in the near future
Silas Beerbower, of Glade Farms. passed
through town, to-day
Miss Lenore Michael is visiting her sister
at Fairchance, at present
Charles Metheny got his knee badly cut
while barking telegraph poles.
Miss Matte Larew commenced sub
seripiion school here this morning.
Squire VIM. II. McGibbons made
business trip to Pittsburg last week
Garden making has bee,rin the minds Of
oar women folks for the last two weeks.
w J. Bowermaster has set out several
shade trees in front Of his fine residence.
Clarence Titehuell, who has been working
across the mountain, was at home over Sun.
day.
Miss bessie Feather. Of Terra Alta had
good sale Of millinery goods while here last
week.
DIR. Sherwood, the Kingwood dentist,
was with US last week repairing our dccayed
molars.
George Byse, who has been working near
Masontown, Pa, is at home nursing badly
laeerated finger.
Nathan Williams, who used TO have
photograph gallery here twenty or twenty
FIVE years ago. is visiting at the Home
Hotel
s. II. Wolf had a sale last Saturday and
everything brought good price. Mr.. Wolf
iltcnds to move TO Fairchance, and Luther
Bfyte will occupy the house that Mr.. Wolf
has vacated.
Emile Tom.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-05-03
Fellowsville
EMILE ZoIA.

Correspondence Of The Argus.
AT Simpson is working at Function.
Wait Criss, Of Sand Ridge, was in town
Sunday.
DR. Longsueth was at Tunnelton last
Monday.
Ira Stafford, Of Ringwood, spent Sunday
at home
Miss callie l.aranee was at Tunnclton,
Saturday.
Miss Matte Robinson made flying trip
10 Tunnelton last week
Mrs. Vim. corbin spent few days visit
Jog al Grafton last week
Misses Belle and Cora Thomas, Of Evans.
vile, spent sunday here.
Mac Miller, Of Tunnclton, passed through
town Monday from couHGng)
Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Michael have re-
turned to their home in Alexandra
Miss Nellie Purcell, Of function. spent
a few days here, the guest Of relatives.
Messs. John sliney, Frank Lee and two
other gentlemen, we're 10 town. Monday
Miss Lulu shahau. who has been visiting
al Iunnclton during he past week, returned
home Saturday.
Mrs. VIM. y. Watson has returned home
from Function. where she has been the
guest u friends and relatives for some time.
Those who have been on the sick list for
thc past week arc. Mrs. W. i. Stafford.
Mrs James Robinson, Mrs. John yoch and
family and Miss Lora Robinson.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-05-03
Thomas Tucker County.

Correspondence Of Tho Argus
School al this place will close May 4th.
Garden making has become the order Of
the day.
Spring has come at last with all the
pleasure which i, always brings with it.
Not having seen anything from this place
for some time, will Try and give you few
items.
The Davis Coal and Coke Company are
finishing their block Of ovens here, which
they had commenced year ago
The men are making very good time now
IN tho mines, and the company IS opening
another mine and building a branch railroad
on the opposite side Of Glade Run from the
depot
Miss Stella Adams, Mr.. II. $. ShaAer,
J l. Fortncy, three Of the teachers, and
Miss Alice Gilpin, took dying trip over to
the BlaskwaIcr Falls last Sunday, and had
very nice time. II rainod so much that they
thought they we're going to be disappointed
IN their trip; but alas, the sun came out
long enough TO let them get 10 the Falls
and back TO the Howard Hotel The Falls
are about 90 feet high and the water falls
in a single sheet.
Last Tuesday night party of yong peo-
pie went through the old Thomas mine.
The party consisted Of the Blackwater Falls
party and four others. They report ia
yorably Of their trip, and especially Of Mrs.
Murphy, who was working and had prepared
for the adventures, by having about a half
bushel Of oranges and bananas. II ever you
saw coal fly, il was when the fair ones took
the picks and tried to dig
TUcKERirg.
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a Terrible Tragedy .

a great many people have come miles TO-
See the famous White Rocks near Fairchancc.
ps., where. in 1910, Polly Williams was
dsshcd TO death over The cliffs by the man
she loved
About forty years ago book was written
describing scenes and events In ibe nppcr
Monongahcla Valley during the carly parf
of ibis century, and, also tie tragedy Of the
White Rocks. This book 81 White Rocks
az Robbers Zen For years this hook has
been out Of print-hundrcds have wanted IL
but could not gel il. The Acme Publishing
Co., If Morgantown, has placed new
edition Of this book on the market.
Fifty iml page haliione pictures of the
White Rocks, Mary Whites Grave. The
Robbers Den, Wayncsburg. Morgan,own,
and ctlet important places. Order now,
only limited number Published Price
~ So. On sale al 1cnkinss Icwclfy q
Book Store. kingwood
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-05-03
IN THE PHILIPPINES.
Another Letter from KIugwood Soldier.


Prom tho Charleston Mail-Tribune.
Secretary Of State Dawson has received
letter from his bro,herinlaw, Lieutenant +.
Harry Ned, of kingwood, who is attached
to Light Battery 4, Fmst u. S. Artillery.
and is doing service in the Philippines. The
letter is dated February a. Lieutenant Nelf
says
81 received your letter just before starting
ON trip up Mount Arayat, the largest on
the Islands. went in command of two
100 inch mountain lIotchkiss guns. We
were accompanied by one Battalion of the
4Ist Infantry, in which met Captain las.
II. Martin, of Charleston, who is in com.
maud of Company IL, asst Infantry, and \
very efficient and popular young officer he
is. We found out in the course of a day or
SO tina, each of us was from West Virginia,
and We got very intimate We arrived at
the foot Of the mountain on the train. The
mountain being impossible for animals. we
left our transportation in charge of a small
guard and started up the trail single tile,
which was almost impossible for even a man
on root me mountain IS between 1000
and 10000 feet above sea level; and as the
base is only a few feet above the sea, the
mountain looms up higher than It would
appear under ordinary conditions. We cap
tured places along the trail where we could
put Ave American soldiers with plenty Of
ammunition, and they could hold It against
any forces that could be brought against
them, for il could be reached by one way
only and in single file, and is SO very steep
that It is impossible to rush it, In places,
from $50 10 900 steps were cut in the rocks
to enable one TO get up. We did not go to
the summit of the mountain; but we got up
far enough to get some wonderful views of
the entire country, and from which one
could see any party approaching at least two
days before they could reach you"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-05-03

Wilson Martin. of Grafton, is here this
week on short vacation.
Miss Carolyn {. NIcGuaey, of Philadelphia,
is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. +. c. Todd, of this
place.
The County Republican Executive Com
are eanyassing the late election returns to-
day Wednesday,
Hon. William G. Brown was in Parkers-
burg on legal business connected with the
bankruptcy court, since our last issue.
There will be services at the Pleasant
Grove church next Sabbath at 5p. m.
]. c. LANE PASTOR.
Ira Stafford and Frank Shaifer, the genial
clerks for Shaffer, Brown & Co., made
short visit to Fellowsville and Function
Sunday
Mr.. Ill Wolf, of near Amblersburg. drove
over TO town Friday and took his daughter,
Mrs Lily Everly, home with him for few
weeks visit
Attorney James A. Brown went to Par
kersburg. last week, on business lie re-
NAMED over Sunday, returning home Mon
day. Its said that it is not always business
that takes Mr.. Brown TO Parkersburc
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGED have good
2-horse carriage, made by Lawhead s. Fair
ohilds, Morgantown, which will sell low or
exchange for good single buggy or a good
young horse Gus. J. SHAFFER.
Major-General James H. Wilson'S wife
WIS burned to death April %, in Havana,
Cuba, in very peculiar manner. She was
out driving with her daughter, and on
alighting from the carriage, she stepped on
a match, igniting her clothing. She was
burned horribly in moment and died in
few hours.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-05-03

Correspondence Of Tng AnoUs
-. - Bisho6 planted several acres Of
corn last week.
George Sypolt will move shortly 20 the
old homestead, now owned by Clark sypolt
Quite a number from here and Albrights.
vile went 10 Terra Alta last Saturday 10
attend the convention.
House cleaning is now in order. While
the women smile the men take the grip,
causing general delay in business
Kew. o. S. Wilson, Of Cheat Haven. was
here few days last week, looking after
the interest Of the Cheat river railroad
a. w. Tean is calculating ON putting UP
a blacksmith shop in 81. Joe TO The near
future. Tie Is said TO be a number one
workman.
II we don't get rain soon there will Doe an
injunction served on thc weather prophet TO-
stop this dry weather. lt is proving hard
on the vegetable kingdom for the last week
or ten days. Success ioTnE ARGUS.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-05-03
NorIcE To LIZ MoLpERs.

To all persons holding liens by Judgment or
otherwise. on the real estate. or any
part thereof, OF John w, Hill
In pursuance OF decree OF the Circuit
Court of Preston county, made Ia cause
therein pending, TO subject the real estate
of the said John w IIll to the satisfaction
Of the liens thereon you are hereby re
CURED To present all claims held by you and
each OF you against the said John w, Hill
which are liens on his real estate, or any
part of IT, for adjudication, TO me. at my
Office in Kingwood. Preston county. West
Virginia. on or before the asth day OF May.
iSoo Given under my hand this 24th day
OF April 1900
J w. wATsoN Commissioner
r J. Crogan Atty g 40 CO u 81 So
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-05-03

Don't forget that the Summer term Of the
kingwood Normal School begins next Mon.
day. number Of students are already
enrolled and others have promised To- be
here There is no cheaper quieter or better
better place to attend school in summer than
right here in beautiful healthful and lovely
little old-fashioncd KingwOod n you are
thinking Of going to school this summer or
preparing for teaching, and haven't already
made your arrangements, better write at
once 70 Prof. Rufus Holden, J. incipal King
wood High School, and be will secure
boarding for you and answer any questions
promptly.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-05-03
Death orCharles william KercheyaI.

Everyone was shocked 10 learn Of the
death Of Charles w. Kercheval on April O..
1900, at his home on York Run, Of typhoid
fever. lie was the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
b. r. Kercheval. and was born at Evans.
vile, Sept. 70, 1854 lie leaves a wife and
two children to mourn their great loss.
For many years past he has been an ac-
tive member Of the !. o. o.. +. Encamp.
ment and also the X Of =. Lodge To his
aged parents there was none 50 kind and
loving; always ready at any time TO come 10
their side As husband and father he was
liberal and always ready to crafty their
wishes. We hope that through his charity
and largencss Of heart IL will truly bring him
to the Judge, who is al goodness.
J. ~. D..
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) OUR COUNTY NEWS. \
Reeasyille.

AeeoSVlllc.
Correspondence OF the Angus
Henry Flythe and wife drove on, to our
villa Sunday.
Miss Agnes Cleaver expects to enter the
University soon.
Joe Graham aud father were here We'd.
nesday on their way to Morgantown.
Mr.. Black, horse buyer. of Union,owu.
was here Monday and bought fine horse Of
Ross Core.
Mrs. Clara Cohun went over to Terra
Alta "Wednesday to see her mother. who been
in poor health for some time.
Misses Libbie and Bessie Holt, Of Ridge.
dale, w. Va. were visiting their sister, Mrs.
I. Z. Loar, Saturday and Sunday.
Roher, Brown went down to Masontown,
Sunday. lie will DO the carpenter work
for Elmer Cobun, who is having his house
repaired.
Mrs Belle Ringer. OF Terra Alta. who
has been spending week among friends of
auld lang sine here, returned home
Saturday.
Joe Clarkson, of the w. Va. University.
spent Saturday in Reedsville aud Sunday in
Mason,own. lie stayed ,here Till "fair
Luna hid her light"
Simon ID. Snyder has purchased new
buggy and harness with fine silver mount
ing no 70 ~. So much for taking TINS
ARGUS. And Simons liver is better too.
We had the pleasure of meeting our con.
genial friend, Mr.. Broomsedge, at IIowes-
vile, Saturday. Mr.. Broomsedge assured
us that the connubial bliss of his devoted
Jane should not be MARRIED 10y any reputed
entangling alliances with that young
widow
Our good people enjoyed real treat in
the opera house here Wednesday evening of
last week. The drama was not .sOuo
Nadis" or "Ben Hur" but equally as good.
and the troupe acquitted itself nobly. Great
credit should be given the trustees who saw
that perfect order prevailed aud that there
should be no panic in case of fire or other
accident.
On April s7th, the attention of the peo.
pie of ReedSvile was turned from their
busy work-a-day life to a runaway couple
from Waynesburg, Pa, who were en- route
to Oakland, Md. The drive of sixty miles
was made in one day, and the land of
Gilead reached, where lovers ills are van.
pushed aud hearts arc made TO bea, as one.
They returned the following day and took
dinner at the Lloyd House The writer
hopes that an ira,e father may add his
blessing TO their cup of JOY already filed to
overlooking. HgIGREMrrE.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-05-03
COMMENCEMENT
Exereises Of lhe KLngweod nirh school.

Last Friday Vas the closing day Of the
kingwood Public Schools and the exercises
were held at nigh, in The Chapel room Of
the Academy, which was crowded with the
patrons aud pupils to witness the graduation
of five members Of the school. The King
wood Band furnished some splendid music
and choir rendered good vocal music also.
The Principal opened with an eloquent ad-
dress that was listened 20 with the closes,
attention by the audience. Then came the
regular program, which was very interesting
aud well rendered in spite Of the fact that
but little preparation had been made. and
no time Al all lost from school work in pre-
pairing for the occasion. The graduates
were Misses Mabel Shafter, Pearl Stone,
Bessie Haney and Lily Spahr and Mt. Earl
Haney. All acquitted themselves very
handsomely. The ''sweet girl graduates
were dressed in white aud mahy compliments
were passed on their appearance. Here
is the program as carried out
Music by the Band.
lnuodue,ion--Rufus Holden, Principal
Music--''ChriSt Receiye,h."
'New Years at willard's" Miss Carrie
Orr
Music--''nream on"
Selling the Farm"--Miss Bessie Haney.
Music 10y the Band
"Kate Maloney Mabel Shaaer.
---"Somewhere."
~ Matchmaking Deacon. - Earl lIaney.
Music when Things Don't Go To Suit
You"
"rrouhlc in the Amen Corner e. Miss
Pearl Stone.
Music 10y the Band.
"l.ast Christmas was a Year Ago"--NIiss
Lily Spahr.
Presenting Diplomas-By Rev. IL. c.
Howard.
Presenting Gold Nledals--By the Principal
Musio-"Do Not Say Good-bye."-By
the FIVE Graduates.
Music Ivy the Band.
Rev. Howard presented the diplomas in a
very happy manner, with choice and appro
pirate remarks for each graduate.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-05-03
Georgc smilley Dead.

George Smiley Cor smuhley as be was
known here, leader Of thc famous horse
thieves who were captured jusl below town
by cx-shenn Shaw and his deputies few
years ago,is dead. After serving sentence Of
Eve years in ihc State prison Of this state.
they were handed over the Pennsylvania
authorities, where they were again tried for
honesieaiing and sentenced 70 the State
prison Of that state for term Of eighteen
months. Owing TO che feeble condition of
Georges health he was released and sent to
bis home, near Dunbar. Pa. where he died
few DAYS ago ~ cnn.nmntIon-
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-05-03
HAZEL ADAMS
AT the Court House May Bird Curtain
Goes mp Promptly at = O'Clock.

Our people are promised a rare treat
Thursday evening. The Alpine Stock
Company, of Terra Alta will present the
beautiful Southern society play, Hazel adams
Everyone in kingwood should come out
and greet them with a crowded house. Al
mission children, soc. adults, Soc., and
reserved seats, 4oc.
Seats on sale at lenkins's lcwclry store.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-05-03
Deaths DOings.

ConUaN-J James Harvey Coburn, a well
known citizen Of Faycue county, Pa, died
on Sunday, April end, 1900, in the 18th
year Of his age. Mr. Coburn was born near
Kingwood, W. Va, on August 70, 1924,
being son of Capt James and Sarah
MOODY Coburp. Captain Coburu was an
officer in the war Of 1879 and was prom.
iuent business man Of Preston county. liar.
vcy Coburn came 10 Fayclte county before
the war, and on October ., 1880. he married
Miss Susan JcGeries, daughter Of Nathan
Jefedcs. To them we're born six children.
three Of whom with Mrs. C0burn, survive:
Mary, wife Of William 6 Freeman. of
CadH, Ohio. Milliard r.. and Samuel r.
Miss sarah died a few years ago; the other
two died young.
Mr.. Coburn served in Battery X, If2th
Heavy Artillery. and served until he was
injured AZ Fort Ethan Allen in May, 1904.
when Doc was disabled from further service.
Deceased was member Of the NJ T.
church and a respected citizen 60 Morgan
town Dominion
Foersgy Mrs Tabiiha d. Fortney was
"f'ti N'rt' s. 1850 ITO iNHlfI NNNNNvf Va
lnow w Ya) She departed this life April
20. 1900, being o. years. months and 70
days of age at death She was the daughter
Of John and Martha Riley, and united In
marriage TO Mr. Clark Foincy on the goth
Of December, 1888 She united with the
NJ. r church iu the year 1854. under the
administration Of Rev w snodgfass and
died 10 Che iriumphs Of a living faith.
Her leading traits of character was to be a
kind aud oblging neighbor. visiting the
sick. relieving thc distressed and speaking
the truth. She was a devoted and faithful
wife. a loviag mother and kind friend
She leaves q sorr1wing husband and three
childrcn to mourn her loss Her remains
were inferred in the Rccdsyille cemetery
Monday evening at o'clock. The attend
ancc was large. The funeral services were
conducted by her Pastor, Rev Fellers.
assisted By Rev Phillips m.L.r
Wmrg-Pead, the little eight year old
daughter of Mr. and MIS- 4 T. White. Of
GAINESVILLE, died last Saturday morning
from cold ON the measles. The remains
were taken 20 Herring, Saturday and the
burial took place In The cemetery at the
BAPTIST church there
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Our Summer Normal

FelIowsville, w Va.
The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1900-11-03
HIaH SCHOOL

First Grade-carrie stacy, Matilda
Robertson, Letitia LOWS, Gus Orr,
Earnest Bennett, Joseph LambrIght.
second Grade Eta Extrowi:ch, IT.
ma Simpson, Emma Cornell. James
Osborne, John Bylsma, Rebeocn
cavis. Bertram kaufman.
Third Grade-clare o'connor, Leah
Johnson, TalIulah Fleming.
Fifth arade-Leonide Courier.
Edna Ferguson, Edith Ferguson, jamie
symons, Carl Baumgartner, Anita
Courier. Emma Lee, Maggie Lee, Mag
gle Lee, Maggie Ralstou, Mac Bur-
roughs.
The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1900-11-03

The Plant System will sell round
trip tickets for the annual fair, Way
cross Fair Association, at one fare
from Thomasyille, Albany, Savannah,
Brunswick, Jacksonville, Lake City,
Monoicello and intermediate points,
A splendid program OF attractions
has been arranged and visitors will
be we'll entertained.
B, w. WRESN,
Passenger Traffic Manager,
Savannah, Ga.
The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1900-11-03

The profit of gold mine depends, not on the
amount Of rock crushed under the stamps but
upon the amount OF gold which can be extract
cd from the rock. In similar way the value
Of food which 10 oaten does not depend on the
quantity which is taken into the stomach but
upon the amount Of nouishment extracted
from II by the organs Of nutrition and digestion
When these organs are diseased they fail to ex-
tract the nourishment in sufficient quantities to
supply the needs Of the several organs OF the
body and these organs cannot work without
nourishment. The result ls heart trouble, liver
trouble and many other ailments. DR.. Pieree's
Golden Medical Discovery, acting on every or
an Of thedigestive and nutritiye System, re-
ores Il to health and vigor. II cures diseases
remote from the stomach through the stomach
in which they originated. Golden Medical
Discovery contains neither alcohol nor mar.
cotice.