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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-11
Jesse G. Lawson,
CANDIDATE FOR THE REPUBLICAN,
NOMINATION. FOR ASSESSOR FOR
LOWER DISTRICT, OF HARRl.
son COUNTY.

The Lawsons arepioneer settlers OF
this county. Original members ofthe
family came here from Virginia in
the early existence Of the county. The
subject of this sketch, Jesse G. Law
son, is a son of Abner Lawson, ESD,
nov residing at Grassland. He was
born at that place Feb. 10. 1857, and
was reared on a farm, but now lives at
Bridgeport. His father is a prominent
and influential farmer and like numer-
Gus members OF the family OF that
name is hearty supporter OF the re-
publican party, always taking nac-
tive part and a deep interest in the
welfare OF the party. He was Wing
until the formation Of the republican
party, when he naturally affiliated
himself with the logical successor to
the Wing party. He never held a civil
office, refusing to accept the same the
several times his party offered thus to
honor him, preferring those honors TO
fall upon others, Jesse q. Lawson
spent some time attending the old
West Virginia College at Pennington
a renowned institution OF its day. AZ
ter leaving college he taught his home
school IL consecutive years and
worked on the farm in the summer
months. lie was census enumerator
in Simpson district in 1890, and in 1s9O
he was elected assessor for the Lower
district by the magnificent majority
OF 572 votes, running ahead OF his
ticket, and is the present incumbent.
The high character Of his work is IA
miliar to all and standSpre.eminent in
the aSscsSors' category throughout the
state as attested by State Auditor L.
NJ. LaFolIette, who writing to MIR.
Lawson from Charleston under date
of October 20, 1899, said: I'VE are IN
recciptofy your Personal Property Books
for this year. and have examined the
same. We are glad to notice that your
work isamong the very best from any
part of the state, and we congratulate
YOU upon YOUR Efforts Mr.. Lawson
takes exceptional pridcin the accuracy,
thoroughnesS, impartiaity and neat.
ness OF his work and has performed
the duties OF the Office with proticien.
CIV and satisfaction. His splendid
record is all the recommendation he
needs, and insures equally good ser.
vice, il he be reelected. His loyalty
to the party wears no shadow OF doubt
and he can ever be found among the
faithfulw working jealousy for republi-
can victory.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-11
David Burngardner,
For REPUBLICAN NoMl-
NATION ron ASSESSOR, UPPER
DISTRICT, HARRISON
COUNTY.

our venerable friend, Adam Bum
gardner, Esq, Of Elk district, came TO
this county from Bath county, Va, in
1873, and is Il pioneer settler in the
county. He is 81 years of age and has
been a man of Usefulness to his coun-
ty. He served IL years as magistrate
of Elk district aud was a member of
the county court under the old sys-
tenn. He was Wing, but helped to
organize the republican party and has
been an active member of the party
ever since its infancy. The first seven
months OF the civil war he was held a
prisoner at Stanton, Va, having been
unjustly arrestedas a spy by the con-
federateS. The occasion Of his arrest
was his visit to Staunton to bring
two Of his children home from the
school they were attending there. one
Of his sons is David Bumgardner, who
seeks the nomination for assessor for
the Upper district. He was born in
lS49 in Elk district, and has been
resident Of the county ever since, liv-
Ing in Elk up to April 20, 1900, at
which time he became citizen OF
Clark district. lie is farmer and
stock dealer, having engaged quite cr-
tensively in both. He is man OF
most excellent Judgment as to the
character and value of stock and per-
Sonal property, a very importantq quail
tication. He has ever been an active
republican worker and began that
work before he was old enough TO
vote. He has contributed 81 his means
and time to advance the interests OF
the party and promises to pursue that
course hereafter, whether honOred
with the nomination or not. He never
held public Office and never sought
one until 1885, when he was a candi-
date for the nomination he now seeks.
lie informs us that he was second
choice that year with seven candi-
dates in the field. He went to work
that year without soreness and did
what he could to elect his successful
competitor, and he says he will do SO
this year, if not nominated and, Of
course, if he is nominated he will work
just as hard. IleSays he holds the
welfare OF the party above any man or
set of men. Like his several rivals for
the place he would discharge the du-
| ties OF the ofllcc capably and well.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-11

Washable suede glove at the Bon
Ton, best out for endurance and popu
lar. Only 81 at the Bon Ton. 244t
All goods engraved free with each
purchase while yon wait by Ed j.
Coleman, the je~eler, Third st. 33-tf
Just received large line Of neck
wear in Imperials and Bat Wings.
The Clarksburg Tailoring Co. 17-tf
If you want the BEST fertilizer on
the market, cheap, call on Roy Alex
ander, 202 Main street. 22-tf.
Go to the Fair for shirt waists, fine
neckwear, hosiery, belts, etc. 21tf
Large line Of fancy colored negligee
shirts to select from at The Clarks-
burg Tailoring Co.'s l7-tf
II you want the BEST fertilizer on
the market, cheap, call on Roy Alex
ander, POP Main street. 22-tf.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-11
Ernest L. Pigott,
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR ASSES
soR1S LOWER DISTRICT.

In Ernest L. Pigott, the republican
party have an active, energetic, enter
prising, young man, loyalto the party
and its great principles. Mr.. Pigott
was born In. 1870 on Robinson's Run
and halls from Eagle district, the
great stronghold OF republicanism.
His father, f. +. PIgott Esq, was
Second Lieutenant in Company q,
Twelfth West Virginia Volunteer In
fantry, in the Civil war and saw much
service in defense OF his flag and coun-
try. The Plgott family Is large and
has furnished numerous republican
voters, none Of whom have sought or
received public office at the hands Of
the party, Notwithstanding the fidelity
to the great political principles they
have helped to propagate and main
tain all these years. This has been,
however, altogether through their
own choice, as the party has ever
shown disposition to honor It's loya
and faithful workers. Mr.. Ernest l..
Pigott Is farmer ana mas thoroughly
familiarized himself with the values
OF property in all lines used upon and
about farm, and his experience has
given him splendid ideas as to the
value OF stock. He is very pleasant
gentleman and commands the respect
OF all who know him. His education
is not collegiate, but consists of the
most essential OF all knowledge, the
good ground work afforded by our
public school system, the possession of
which, when coupled with good COM
mon sense, prepares man for most
any calling inllfe. His genial dispo-
siLion is to his advantage asa candi-
date and will count for much in getting
votes. II the party nominateshim, aud
II he is elected he can be counted upon
to serve efficiently.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-11
The Telegram,
clarEsburg, W. Va
FRIDAY, WAY d 1900
J. |. Alexander. Esq.
CANDIDATE FOR TIE REPUBLICANS
NOMINATION FOR SHERIFF OF
HARRISON COUNTY.


In announcing j. L. Alexander as
candidate for the nomination for sher-
ID, we mention gentleman long
identified with the business interests
and public affairs ofthe city and coun-
". Mr.. Alexander was born in Clarks-
burg in 1851 and has always resided In
the county. His father, William Il.
Alexander, came here from Loudin
county, Va, In 1910. He is in his nth
year and among Harrison counly's
most useful, upright and honorable
citizens. Both father and son have
been successful inbusiness, at first de-
voting themselves to their trade shoe
making, but later branching out into
other business. The subject OF this
sketch in early manhood conducted q
mercantile establishment at Lost
Creek and all through life has shown
himself good business man He isa
gentleman OF executive ability and
lends dispatch toallhis undertakings.
He has been found faithful IN public
life, as we'll as trustworthy In all pri-
yate business. lie is Il gentleman or
honesty and integrity. He entered
politics in 1888 by becoming candi-
date and being elected assessor for the
Upper district, the duties OF which
Office he performed in highly salts
factory manner. In 1892 the party
honored him with the nomination Tor
sheriff and he was elected. lie ad-
minlstered the affairs Of that high Of
fee In a most competent manner. Az
the expiration of his term he gave his
attention principally to commercial
pursuits, although he remained active
in the councilso OF the republican party
and assisted in conducting campaigns
and leading the partytO victory. Since
his entrance into politics he has.eyer
been uppermost in the councils of the
party and always willing to make sac
rifices for the party's welfare. His Of
fetal experience its him well for even
a better discharge Of the duties OF the
Office he now seeks and is Il guarantee
that the Office would be conducted in
a most practical and business-like
manner. Mr.. Alexander has two for
midable competitors, namely, John a.
Fleming, Esq, and Mr.. Pierce Side
bottom, whose pictures appeared in
last weeks Telegram, and owing to
the fact that Mr.. Alexander isa gen
tleman Of pleasing countenance, we
regret that 1t is not our privilege to
adorn the Telegram with n picture u
himself AS additional recommends
tion OF him as a shrewd and practical
business man we mention the fact
that he is identified ina business way
with the Clarksburg Home Telephone
Company, the Eureka Building and
Loan Association, and the West Fork
Oil and Natural Gas Company, all i'm
portant business concerns. He is also
chairman OF the republican county
executive committee, and as such has
done his uttermoSt to maintain and
further the interests or the party and
organization. Mr.. Alexander is too
well-kn0wn by the people Of Harrison
county to need further introduction
by us.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-11
Herman E. Tyson
CANDIDATE FOR REPUBLICAN, NoMI-
NATION FOR PROSECUTING .ATToR-
SEY OF HARRISON COUNTY.

Among those seeking the republican
nomination for prosecuting attorney
of this county is Herman +. Tyson,
whose announcement appears in an
other column. Mr.. Tyson was born in
this county in June 1865 and is b
years OF age. He is the son Of ID. NJ.
Tyson, Of Elk district. His father is
a member Of the large family OF Ty-
sons scattered throughout the county
and was the son of William Tyson, a
pioneer settler in Harrison county.
Herman f. Tyson was reared on a
farm and remained there until he at
tanned his majority, when he learned
the painters trade and followed it
several years. He acquired a 20 I'd
common school education, taught sew
eral terms holding the principalship
of the Quiet Dell graded schools the
last year he engaged in that profession,
pursued his studies in the Fairmont
and Chenille state normal schools and
read law for three years, passing sue
cessfully the bar examination AT Nor
.gantown in May, 1899. He immedi
ately began the practice Of law in this
city, identifying himself for a short
period with L. C.. Grille in the law firm
of Tyson & Grille, but later opening an
Office of his own. HIS practice com
pares favorably with all young lawyers
for so short time and his prospects
\ for success at the bar are bright. His
identification with the famous Vale
Boughner case, being associated with
Hons. John Basel and NJ. NJ. Thomp-
son, counsel for the defense, is worthy
OF note. Mr.. Tyson is a young man Of
no mean ability as an orator and
promises TO develop into a mighty
pleader and a splendid reasoner. He
has acquired some notoriety as an in
teresting speaker and is especially ef-
fectiye as a campaigner. lie, like his
people, has been active in republican
politics and an ardent and devoted
supporter of the party and its candi-
dates. Beyond doubt, he would make
II interesting indeed, for his opponent
in the even. his nomination, and in
case of his election he would do his
outy as prosecuting attorney Of Har-
rlson ,unty. ;she so earnestly assures
the n...s..cs u The party in his announce
ment.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-11

the party, that his district, Elk, has
never been represented in the affairs
Of the county. and Mr.. Shuttleworth's
friends in that district think they
have just claim upon the party and
that that claim should be recognized
in the nomination Of Mr.. Shuttle
worth for assessor. Mr.. Shuttleworth
Is genial, clever and good mixer, es-
sential qualifications Of a winning
candidate, which would make him
strong in the race. His keen business
insight would guarantee an excellent
discharge OF the duties of the Office in
ease of his election, which depends
solely upon whether or not he is
nominated.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-11
rlaynard N. shuttleworth
REPUBLICAN, CANplDArE FOR THE
SoMiSArIoS FoG ASSESSOR IN
UPPER DISTRICT.

Maynard Motley Shuttlcworth was
born at Romines Mills in lists and is
the son Of Samuel a. Shuttleworth,
pioneer citizen OF this county and a
member OF the large family OF that
name throughout the county. Ills
venerable father is Il years Of age, a
prominent farmer, an influential citi
zen, and ever active in and true TO tile
republican party, so much so that he
never voted for democrat in his life,
and enjoys the distinction OF having
voted at Rornines Mills at a time when
only three republican votes were cast
there, His son, Maynard, the subject
of the sketch, is a merchant, farmer
and stock dealer, in which vocation he
has shown himself a Shrewd business
man. Especially has he shown great
acumen as a stock dealer and mer.
chant, his experience inthcsc eminent.
" qualifying him to exercise good
Judgment in estimating and arriving
at true values, a very essential quail
tication of an assessor. Mr.. Shuttle
worth has been quite active in republi
can politics, as have been all his many
relatives and connections, and at all
times true TO party principles aud Il
of republican candidates.
Again, it is worthy Of note and a con
dition to be seriously considered by
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-11

Now is the time to make your selec
tion for that spring suit at The Clarks.
burg Tailoring Co. 17-tf ].
AL Wagner, dentist, does crown
and bridge work: LII
The Fair is the cheapest place ip.
town for ladies' and gents furnishing
goods. 2ltf
Mems Shirts-working, negligee and
dress-all prices, at the Fair, 334 Main
street. 2ltI
8. W. worley, dentist, will be in
Salem the first of each month and
will remain ten days. ONCE opposite
depot lily
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-11
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FoR coNaRgss.

The Telegram is authorized to an.
nounce Judge John A. Campbell, OF
New Cum berland, Hancock county,
w. Va, as candidate for congress
from the First Congressional District,
this state, subject 10 the pleasure OF
the republican congressional conven-
tion, to be held at Weston, June q.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-11
For PnosEcUr1Ne ArroRNEY.

/ hereby announce myself to be a
candidate for the Office OF Prosecuting
Attorneyo OF Harrison county, West
Virginia, subject to the decision of the
republican county convention. If
nominated and elected promise to
faithfully and impartially discharge
the duties Of said office.
w. FRANK STOUT.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-11
j. E. LAW.

hereby announce myself candi-
date for Prosecuting Attorney of this
county, subject to the favor Of the peo-
pie and the nomination of the Repub-
lican convention. III so favored,
shall perform the duties of that office
TO the best Of my ability, adhering to
the laws Of the land and the principles
of justice, as God has given me TO see
the right. HERMAN L. TYSON.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-11

The undersigned upon her land in
the district OF Eagle, county OF Harri-
son, State OF West Va, on the 18th
day Of April, 1900, found the following
property, to-wit: ahead of sheep and
3 lambs, which property was taken up
by me on the 18th day of April, 1900,
as the law in such cases provides.
FLORA f, HoRNER.
April %, 1900. 26-2t.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-11

| hereby announce myselfas a candi-
date for the Office ofAssessor:the Lower
district, OF Harrison county, at the
pleasure of the republicans of the
county in county convention assem-
bled. ISAAC L. DAWSON.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-11

hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the office OF Sheriff of Har-
rison county, subject to the decision OF
the republican county convention. III
nominated and elected promise to dis
charge the duties of said Office as best
can. j. /. ALEXANDER.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-11

l desire toannounce to the republic
cans Of Harrison county that am a
candidate for the office of Assessor,
Upper district, subject to the republic
can county convention,
w. f. LEONARD.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-11

/ desire to announce that / am a
candidate for the nomination for
Prosecuting Attorney for Harrison
county, subject to the convention OF
the republican party. III nominated
shall use every honorable endeavor for
the success Of the party.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-11

/ hereby announce myself as candi-
date for the Office of Assessor In lower
district of Harrison county, W. Va,
subject to the action Of said Harrison
county Republican convention.
j. A. HAMMOND.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-11

hereby announce myself as candi-
date for the office of Assessor, Upper
district, of Harrison county, subject
to the action ofthe republican county
convention.
MAYNARDN. SHUTTLEwoRrH
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-11

We are authorized to announce
David Bumgardner, of Elk district, as
a candidate for the Office OF Assessor
OF the upper district, subject TO the
pleasure of the Republican convention.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-11

hereby announce myself as can
didate for the Office OF Sheriff OF Har.
rison county, subject TO the decision OF
the Republican county convention.
JOHN A. FLEMING.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-11
FoR HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

The Telegram is authorized by John
W. Carpenter tOannounce that he is Il
candidate for the House Of Delegates,
from Harrison county, subject TO the
decision of the Harrison county repub-
lican convention.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-11

hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for the nomination for Assessor
In the Lower district of Harrison
county, subject to the pleasure of the
republican county convention to be
held June ), 1900.
CYRUS THOMSON.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-11
Eol, SHERIFF.

i hereby announce myself candi-
date for the office OF Sheriff OF Harrison
county, subject to the decision Of the
republican county convention. III
nominated and elected will discharge
the duties of the Office faithfully, hon
estly, and impartially.
PIERCE SIDEBOTToM.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-11

We are authorized to announce
Ernest L. PigOtt, of Eagle district, as
a candidate for the AsseSsorShip in the
Lower district of Harrison county,
subject to the pleasure OF the republic
can county convention.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-11
For ASSESSOR.

Ed. Telegnm.-I desire toannounce
myself as candidate for the nomina-
tion of Assessor for the lower district
in Harrison county, subject to the de-
ciSion of the Republican county con-
vention.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-11

lam "A candidate for the republican
nomination for the House of Delegates
from Harrison county, subject to the
county convention, June >, 1900.
LLOYD WASHBuRN.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-11

am candidate for Assessor, Lower
District, Harrison county, subject to
the Republican convention.
JESSE G.. LAWSON.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-11

hereby announce myself as candi-
date for the House OF Delegates from
Harrison county, subject TO the pleas
urcO of the republican county conven-
tiOn. ID. NJ. WILLIS.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-11

We are authorized to announce
Lafayette c. Crileas a candidate for
the House Of Delegates, of Harrison
county, subject TO the republican
county convention.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-11
SHuTTLEwoRTH.

hereby announce myself candi-
date for the office of Assessor In the
Upper district of Harrison county,
subject to the action of the republican
county convention.
WILLIAM L. HUGHES.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-05-11

PIERCE SIDEBorToM.
The Dickinson press., 1900-04-14
What Is Behind Dewey.

The Washington Post says: There is
now no doubt that the Cleveland wing of
the democratic party was in reserve.
1t is a curious coincidence that on Tues
day night ex-Secrctary Lamont, Cleve-
lands personal and confidential friend,
appeared suddenly in Washington, and
that shortly after his arrival Dewey's an
nouncement was given to the Press.
The plan Of the Cleveland Whitney,
Lamont combination is now known. 1t
proposes the nominstion of Dewey on an
independent platform. A convention is
to arranged through the same methods
which brought together the Indianapolis
gold democratic convention, four years
ago. There is plenty of money in the
combination to pay the expense of the
gathering. 1t is true that the Palmer
and Buckner ticket, named at Indianap-
oils, only polled $4,000 votes out of a
total of nearly 100000, but Dewey's
friends believe that he will receive much
more generous support. They say that
he will be voted for by all the democrats
who do not regard Bryan as acceptable
and by all republicans who are dissatis-
fed with Mckinley, and that he will re-
ceive more votes than either of the two
regular candidates. Political history
does not warrant this assumtion, but
Dewey's friends are willing to take the
risk. They have nothing to lose by the
experiment. Dewey is the only man
who will be burnt, and he, too, is ready
to take his chances,
The Dickinson press., 1900-04-14
Ugly Tramps.

Conductor H. D. Stevenson rad a thrill.
ling experience on his train out from
Mandan on Monday. AS the train was
nearing Hebron 9 hobos were discovered
in one of the stock cars and when APP
preached by a brakeman they showed
fight. Conductor Stevenson started back
to investigate, but he was confronted
with two guns and informed that he be-
longed back in the caboose. AS he had
no gun he concluded, very naturally, that
he had better obey the tramps for the
time being. Just before pulling into
Hebron the tramps left the train and
after getting out a short distance COM
menced firing on the caboose. Three
shots were fired at Conductor Stevenson
who was standing on the rear platform,
but fortunately no one was injured. The
citizens in Hebron gathered up some guns
and opened fire on the tramps. 1t was
reported that one was shot and the others
captured.