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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08
a Good Meeting undes Difficulties.


The Farmers Iusltnie, held here last
Saturday, was well attended after all, con-
sidering the way il was handicapped. 1t
was first called for Terra Alta, and SO adj
vertised, and the program printed for that
place and then it was changed for King
wood, without due notice being given to the
performers ctc.- Then the officers did not
look after it aud make arrangements as they
should have done aud everybody seemed to
be depending on somebody else, and we all
know what that means. On this account
nothing was done the FIRST day, as it was
called for two days meeting Hon d. NJ.
Sullivan, of Charleston, the Institute Direc.
tor, arrived at Terra Alta on Friday and
could find no meeting or anyone that knew
anything about il. lie telephoned over to
this office for information, since il is gener-
ally known that THE ARGUS is authority on
all subjects, and was directed TO come on to
Kingwood and the matter explained to him
He arrived that evening and next day good
session was held both in the forenoon and in
the afternoon, and many topics discussed by
different ones present. Hon. H. Amos
Hartley, tue President of the County Board,
was here and presided. Prot. A. ID. Hop
kins, of the Experiment Station at Mo, gau.
town, would have been here but went on to
Terra Alta as per the first arrangement and
then could not get here in time, as he had
another appointment at Keyscr.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08
NOTICE TO LIEN HOLDERS.

10 all persons holding liens by judgment or
otherwise. on the real estate or any part
thereof, OF James w. White.
In pursuance OF decree of the Circuit
Court OF Preston county. made in cause
therein pending. TO subject the real estate
OF the said James w White to the satisfac-
ton OF the liens thereon you are hereby
required TO present all claims held by YOU
and each Of you against the said lanes w
White, which arc liens on his reai estate
or any part Of It. for adjudication. TO me az
my Office in kingwood. Preston county.
West Virginia. on or before the roth day Of
February A. d. 1900.
Given under my hand this 1sth dav Of
January a. ID. 1000
w. WATSON. Commissioner
w. G. Brown, Atty, q 10 90 At "a 90
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08

The British generals are still true
to the ancient traditions of the
English army and fight just like
General Braddock did when he met
with such a terrible defeat in the
Penns' Woods where the big steel
works now stand and a thriving
young city named in honor of the
bull-headed Briton who died sooner
than ''let a young Virginia buck
Washington teach British
General how to fight" And the
same tactics were employed at the
Battle Of New Orleans in r81s by
Gen. Packenham, who also met
death and a disgraceful defeat at
the hands Of a motley army Of
scouts, hunters and mountain rife
men securely entrenched and shoot.
ing down the trained soldiers Of
hard fought European battles, who
we're massed in the open plain by
their fool officers who expected the
enemy TO come out and meet them
half way.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08
Howesville.

Correspondence of The Argus.
Our school opened Monday after yaca-
ton Of tn &c weeLs of measles.
The Church school closed down Monday,
as the teacher A. T. Ridenour has the
measles.
Miss Annie Brailer returned last Friday
from months visit TO relatives in Pittsburg.
Thos. w. Cooke, of Piedmont, spent from
Friday until Saturday with his mother, Mrs.
J. J. Cooke.
Sam shaaer spent Saturday at the county
seat.
fred Evans. boss driver at the Irona
Mines; has been laid up with measles the
past week
J. l.. Mckenzie spent Friday at Kingwood
Joshua Shaffer returned from few weeks
visit to friends in Grafton and Parkersburg.
Ed shaGer was on visit 10 his family
last week. He returned to work at Grafton,
Monday.
DIR. S. A. Pratt was a caller in the village
last Friday.
Col. Henry Reed, Of Reedsyile, was a
caller among our farmers, Monday.
Geo. Cooke, of Grafton is distributing
sewing machines he this week
Literary Friday night was fairly well at
tended. The debaters expanded their lungs
sirenuously on the question and some of the
arguments was quite spirited.
Cyrus Martin and Clyde conley brought a
sled load of girls out from Kingwood to
literary Friday night.
NJ NJ. Shaffer spent from Saturday until
Monday in Kingwood.
c. w Fawcett was in the vicinity Monday
on legal business.
LUCINDA.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08
LUCINDA.
Hcpewell.

Correspondence OF the Argus
Dora Collins is visiting in Pennsylvania.
Miss Louisa Goodwin is on the sick list.
J II. Collins made flying trip to Green
vile, last Sunday.
wv Wheeler expects to return 10 Penn
sylyania in few days
w. NJ. Wolfe made business trip to
Uniontown last week
T. NJ. King made business trip to Fair.
chance, Pa, last Tuesday and returned
Wednesday,
Our blacksmiihs, Christopher and IIornby.
arc now at Clifton. Welding the iron and
shociug The horses.
Mr.. Amos Goodwin, who has been on the
sick list for some time, we, arc GLAD to state
is slowly Improving.
David Johnson returned to Fairchance
last sunday, af,cr short visit among friends
in this community,
Our school IS in the midst Of very sue.
cessfal tenn. under the Efficient supervision
OF g. IT, tartmcycr.
Miss Gerte Falkcnsline returned from
Fairchancc, Pa, few days ago, where she
had been for some time visiting her sister.
Some Of our boys were at Laurek Run last
Friday night attending the literary society
which seems 20 be growing very interesting
and bids fair to develop some fine debates
We noticed thc farmers in CHS section
were making good use q Che snow last week
hauling lime. They expect to make the
smoke fly from neafly every farm this ring
We are glad to state that one Of our young
men after having few days experience in
housekeeping, has decided 70 take unto him
self wiic. So we expect TO have we'd
ding 70 rcpor, before long
RNNBIHE.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08
Deaths Doings.

Died in INC Mercy Hospital at Duluth,
Minnesota, iasi Friday, Feb. md, Dr. Zcd
X. Brown, son Of Hon John J. Brown, of
Morgantown The Doctor was well known
here and had many friends in this county.
where he taught school az ReedsyIle and
Albrightsville two terms. ffe studied medi.
cine and bad been praetcng mp in Mime.
sofa for several years. lie has been ill for
several months with complication Of dis
eases and went to the hospital where an
operation was performed, but he grew worse
and died as noted above lie leaves a wife
and three children 70 mourn his death ia the
prime Of life. as be was only about forty
years Of age and was born here in Kingwood,
where his father used 10 reside Ills broth
er Guy was with him when death relieved
him and brought the remains to Morgan
town Tor burial be- the cemetery there The
widow was Miss lena Donlcy before her
marriage tdaaebic OF Mr % T. Donlcy.
~ Mount Norris go The funeral took
pa. Noaiag a39a 90. home d bis
father The main cause IF hi. death was
ftom az aafii ~ Che liver
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08
NOTICE 70 LIEN HOLDERS.

To al persons holding liens by judgment,
or otherwise on the real estate. or any
part thereof OF [. e. Ralphsnyder.
- pursuance OF decree Of the Circuit
Court OF Preston county made i'm cause
therein pending. TO subject the real estate
Of the said J. &. Ralphsnyder to the salts.
faction Of the liens thereon. you are hereby
required TO present all claims held by you
and each 81 YOU against the said /. &.
kalphsnydcr. which arc liens on his real
estate co any part Of 1T. for adjudication. TO
me at my office in Kingwood. Preston
county West Virginia, on or before the
10th day of February A. ID 1000.
Given under my hand this 18th day Of
January q - 1000.
w WATsov Commissioner
y. j. crogM Atty q 10 % 1T $500
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08

The British have - 1000 soldiers
and 45z big guns in South Africa
to fight $4,000 Beers and so far
have met with rcvcrses at every adj
vance and a loss Of over ten thou
sand men, with ten thousand more
penncd up at Ladysmith. The
army sent to Africa is the largest
Great Britain has ever put in the
field $40 the end Of the Crimean
war She had marshalcd together 90.
600 men and at the famous battle Of
Waterloo, Wellington had but zs,
600 soldiers The fact Of it's this
is the FIRST time for a long while that
England has been up against the
real thing.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08

The Moundsville Herald tells of
a young couple from Pennsylvania
who arrived there the Other day and
went TO the PcnitenGary and applied
for a marriage license They thought
the big building was the Court house
They were directed to the proper
place and succeeded in getting a life
sentence without going to the Peni-
Tertiary
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08

Senator Pettigrew, Of South Da-
kota, has been stirring the Republi-
cans up in the United States Senate
I'LL be got them to the boiling over
point and when he got them 10 a
hole and cornered up on McKinley's
Philippine policy and war Of ez
pansion and imperialism their only
reply was calling him a traitor
and charging him with treason.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08

a meeting Of the State League
Of Republican Clubs has been called
te conveDe in Parkersburg on Thurs
day, March 9Th, for the purpose Of
besieging Gen. White, devising
plan for the capture Of Aguinaldo,
endorsing the "Big Four" Bill,
Mark, Steve and Nate, condemning
Roberts and congratulating His
Highness, the Looloo Sultan Of
Sulu, practicing expansion at the
various and (none) dry bars Of the
city, aud hll up with the spirit Of the
occasion generally, so as 10 go
home whooping up things for the
G.. O. J.. Government Of Pluto
crats) generally
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08

The Baltimore American tells us
that Senator Lanham, Of West
Virginia. occupied a seat on the
stage at the w. J Bryan meeting"
in Baltimore. When the Journal
learns Of Senator Lanham's 'trea-
SON." it will read him out of the
party Suppose the Journal asks
Senator Lanham for his opinion Of
Bryan as an orator. II would make
mighty interesting reading for the
faithful, and a revelation TO those
who have been reading the Journal
exclusively.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08

Instead Of trust in the Bible,
it is now a Bible Trust. This is
another result of the benevolent
assimilation policy Of Mckinley
and hereafter salvation will not be
free, since the price on bibles will
90 up now. The "Trust in God" is
the only one not yet formed by the
Republican monopolists.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08

The Lawton funeral party will ar
rive in Washington City to-day,
Thursday and the services will
be held tomorrow at ? o'clock in
the Church of the Covenant CPres-
by terian) and the burial in Airing
ton cemetery.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08

To Anxious" we would say that
The reason "the Journal don't jump
on Lee Shaw like il formerly did, 4"
IS explained by near friend that
it has learned to respect the French
proyerb, that 'rTbc scalded cat
breads even cold water" We have
no evidence that the near friends
explanation is not within the bounds
oftruth. We must confess, however,
that ~c have little faith in Rcpubli-
can.political evidence, and would
suggest that Anxious" drop the
Journal a postal.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08

a great many people all over the
country have been getting vacci-
mated on account of the small pox
scare, and The Morgantown Post
tells of some fellow over there who
rushed into a doctors Office the
other day and said he wanted to be
"assassinated" right away quick.
He had gotten the big words slightly
mixed, although if it "takes" good
there isn't much difference.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08

Polygamy disqualiiies Demo
cratic Congressman, but is all right
in Republican postmaster.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08

The Journal intimates that one of
the editors of the Fairmont Index
will be candidate for Governor.
They measure up to the Jeffersonian
standard, and we could support
them heartily.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08
RIGHT, NOT MIGHT.

at is high time for The ARGUS
to tell-us what il thinks of our
Philippine possession and if it is
in favor of hauling down the
American Gag there and giving up
to Aguinaldo," shouts the Journal
while Iaboring under an hallucina-
ton.
Pray when did we get possession
Has Aguinaldo surrendered II
not, how are we in possession 4?
Well, The ARGUS will tell you
"what it thinks of our possessions, y
and it will not be the opinion OF
some Boss who says, Thumbs upl"
"rhumbs down !"
We arc not in the 'ahinking"
business just now. We know that
the United States is not in posses
sion. They are still fighting. We
don't believe the United States has
any right there. 1t lawfully and
legally belongs to the nation who we
are told have been fighting for their
freedom for tie past three hundred
years. Such people are patriots
and deserving of freedom, as much
SO as the American colonists when
they threw off the British woke.
Suppose England should have said
to France when she found out that
she could not whip the continental
fathers into submission England
should have said to France, "Give
us $40, 900, 900 and you can have
the American colonies" and France
should have undertaken to take
possession of the American colonies
until such time as in her judgment
we were capable Of self government,
do you suppose for one moment our
fore forefathers would have quietly
submitted to change of masters !?
Not much. 1t is parallel case
with the exception that England
did not offer to sell the American
colonies.
The United States told those
people that they were there to free
them from the Spanish yoke. But
just as soon as Spain is driven out
the United States want to take pos
session of the Islands. And YOU
call that American patriotism and
don't haul down the flag. That's
the cry of the spokesman and thief.
When we see man parading around
with placard, 81 am patriot"
81 am honest !" "we want to get
under the strong arm of the law" or
Johnny get your gunl" We won't
trust him we know he is counter
felt. We may not be patriot ac-
cording to the spoilsmen and lingo
definition, but we are no hypocrite.
When you tell us two and two
makes five, and the Filipino tells us
two and two makes four, we are
bound to believe the latter, although
our natural sympathy is with you.
We hope you understand our
position on the Philippine posses
sions, which we do not possess, and
that you will not confound it with
"think.
We may not be right on all ques-
tions, but you will always find us
frank and not afraid to speak our
honest sentiments.
We wear the collar of no boss or
party. We are believers in the
sound and broad Democracy which
proclaims equal rights for all and
special privileges for none.
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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08

The body of Gen. LAYTON
reached San Francisco Feb ist. ac-
conpauicd by The widow and
children. They did not know till
then that the generous hearted
American people bad raised a hum
bred thousand dollars for home
for them
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08

1t is now reported that Utah will
send an old bachelor to Congress in
place of Roberts, so as to be on
the safe side this time.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08

The body of Gen. John A. Logan
was brought home from the Philip
pines along with Gen. Lawton's re-
mains and taken to Youngstown,
Ohio, for burial.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08

Bryan's eastern trip has been a
big success and is considered the
opening of his campaign for 1900.
He was up in New England, swung
around the corners and spoke in all
of the Yankee states to large and
enthusiastic crowds.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08

The Republican State Committee
is called to meet in Wheeling Feb
ruary est, to fix on a time and
place for holding the State Con-
yention.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08

Ladysmith is still in durance vile
and nothing SO far has afforded her
any relief. If Gen White would
only try Peruna or Pierce's Favorite
Prescription.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
COMMISSIONER OFFICE.
Kingwood, w. Va, Jan. X 1000.
Laura " Trippett
lanes w. White ct all.

James w. White ct al.
The above entitled chancery cause. by a
decree Of the Circuit Court of Preston
county. made therein on the Isth day of
December, a. ID. 1899. having been referred
to the undersigned Commissioner in Chan
Gerry, with the following directions: to as.
certain and report the real estate owned
by the defendant. James w. White. the
state and condition OF the title thereto. the
liens and charges thereon. their amounts.
character, priorities. and to whom owing.
and that he report any other pertinent mat
ter which may be deemed so by himself or
required BY the parties or any of them.
The parties to said cause, TO wit. Laura
" Trippett, plaintiff, aud James W.White
WIN. q. Brown, G.. j. Shaffer and A. I. Bon.
aheld, composing the firm Of Shaffer.
Brown < Co. and the Trustee of Kingwood
Lodge l. O. o. r., defendants. will there
fore take notice that on the 10Th day of
February, A. d. 1900 at my Office in King
wood. Preston county West Virginia |
shall proceed 70 execute said decree
Given under my hand this 18th day of
January A. -. 1000.
j. w. WATSON. Commissioner.
w. - brown, Atty. q ID 90 At $6.I5
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08


The Governor of Utah has issued
proclamation calling for special
election in April, to vote on a sue
ccssor to Is. II. Roberts.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08

The Journal, of this place, hasn't
explained vet why Democratic po-
lygamy is worse than Republican
polygamy.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08

What is the Journals position on
Senator Lanham moving to Taylor
county ? Speak out, brother.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08

The Secretary of State has issued
a charter to the Victoria and King
wood Railway Company, of King
wood, for the purpose of building
and operating railroad from Hard
mans Switch to Reedsville, Preston
county. Authorized capital $500.
The shares are sIoo each, and are
held by A. II. Whitsett, of Whitsett,
Pa, Adele de Billier and Henri de
BillieT, of Kingwood, d. p. Whit
sett, of Sbelbourne, Ind, p. ]. Gro
gan and N. J Fortney, of Kingwood.
The Whitsetts are capitalists and
have leased the coal lands of the de
Bill'ers over at Irondale, and will
proceed at once to build a railroad
from the b. & O. Whether it will
ever 20 on to Reedsville or not is a
matter for the future. Mr.. Crogan
is attorney for the Whitsetts and Mr..
Fortuey for the de Billiers, and this
explains their connection with the
company, as it requires at least FIVE
incorporators in order to get a
charter.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08

To Governor" Taylor, of Ken
lucky, and his party adherents !:
"The Goebeins will get you if you
don't watch out"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08

Kentucky is keeping up her name
for being the ozark and bloody hunt
ing grounds" and the sun is not now
shining bright in my "Old Ken
lucky Home" but all is darkness
and despair" and "the day creeps
by like shadow DER the heart"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08
Kingwood. February $. 1900

THE ARGUS regrets that it has
thrown the Journal into "wonder-
land"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08

The Fairmont Republicans had a
revival of the Kilkenny cat fight in
their municipal convention last week.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08
In chancery
i S. Hartley et al.

The object OF this suit is TO subject the
surplus funds arising from tile sale of the
real estate under decree IN the cause OF
Catharirc Gockey ]. :. Hartley ct al to
the payment of the plaintiffs claim against
]. ). Hartley
AND u appearing from an affidavit filed in
said cause that the plaintiff has used due
dillgepcc TO ascertain the whereabouts Of
the defendant j. s Hartley. without effect
on motion OF the plaintiff. II is ordered that
the said defendant be required TO appear
within one month after the date of the first
publication Of this order and do what is
necessary TO protect his interest
IL IS further ordered that this order be
published ardposied as required by law.
A copy--Teste:
J. w. WATSON Clerk
Published FIRST time, February 8, 1000.
Attest; J. w. WATSON, Clerk
r. Crogan, Counsel for pl'f
q 90 4t-S5 so)
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08
James DeBerry
In chancery.

The object of this suit is to obtain di
vorce from the bonds of matrimony from
the defendant Aud II appearing from an
affidavit filed in said cause that the defer
dant, Louisa f. DeBcrry. is not a resident
OF THIS state, on motion of the plaintiff. IL
IS ordered that the said defendant be re.
CURED 10 appear within one month after
the date Of the first publication of this
order and do what is necessary to protect
her interests.
is further ordered that this order be
published and posted as required by law.
a copy--Ieste:
w. WATSON. Clerk.
published FIRST time, February 8, 1000.
Attest: ]. w. WATSON, Clerk
p. ]. Crogan, Counsel for pl'f.
q 90 " 50. SOY
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08
HOTEL FOR SALE.
THE JENKINS HOUSE.
KiNCwoOD. w Va.

VIII sell at once. A comfortable house
that will accommodate thirty people Two
Stables and outbuldngs. wash and coal
house Garden. Orchard Of Good Fruit.
Grapes Lot ic8 feet front i87 feet back TO
alley. two good wells the best Of water.
Has good trade. Terms g. 500.
Call ON or address the proprietor.
8m Wv. ~. JENKINS.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08

Gov. Goebel, of Kentucky, who
was shot by an unknown assassin
last week, died Saturday evening,
after a hard fight for his life. J.
w. Beckham, tie Lieut.. Gov, was
at once sworn in as Governor, but
Taylor, the Republican candidate,
still holds on and claims that he is
the Governor and has had the State
militia out guarding the Capitol and
keeping the Democratic members Of
the Legislature ont at the point Of
the bayonet. The contest is not
settled yet and there is lots more
trouble in sight
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08

Admiral Dewey and his wife are
still having trouble about the
"Home" in Washington given them
by the American people. The trou-
BILE now is that they are not living
in it, but staying with Mrs. Dewey's
mother and people persist in calling
at their home and leaving cards and
even messages expressing regret that
the admiral was not living in his
own house instead of with his
mother in-law.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08

The Republican associated press
sends out q report from Washington
that President Mckinley and Cabi-
net are becoming alarmed at the
growing popularity Of w j. Bryan.
They believe they can beat him,
but realize that it will take hard
work and plenty Of fatfrying. If
the fat frying is left out, there is no
doubt but what VIM. Mckinley will
have his baggage checked for Can
Ton, Ohio, and w. J Bryan TO
Washington, -. G.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-02-08
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.


Atrules held IN the clerks oaice of the
Circuit Court for the couaty OF Preston on
the first Monday of February 1920
Empire Drill Company