West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-05-09
Terra Alta

in the Eas, End. by the erection Of
pretty portieo.
Harry Beatty. Sr.. genial and Jolly as
ever, made his rounds here Monday. as did
also A. l. Crooks.
Mrs L. G. Palmer OF Huttons. aud Mrs.
Ohler Of Oakland spent Friday last in
Terra Alta on business.
Cashier s I. Jones. of the Garrett Co
Bank Oakland. was Terra Alta visitor
saturday evening last.
Joseph Morgan is having his residence
and business room neatly repaintcd. Motley
o. Benson doiuf the work.
The carpenters last week resumed work
on j. =. Lakin's residence. on the hill. and
expect to complete same this summer
Miss Ruth Crane daughter Of NJ. l.. Crane.
returned Friday morning last from two
months visit with relatives in Michigan.
The Laraw property. sold at auction here
last week, was bought In by Russell Laraw.
The price paid being something over $500.
ID. sherman Guthrie, who recently moved
his family to this place for the season. has
been in Clarksburg for the past two weeks
on business
Marshall Michael and family. who re.
sided near White OAK Spring have moved
to Terra Alta and are occupying the Jones
property on State Street
MIS- Kelly Carrico and two children of
Baltimore. arrived in Terra Alta last week
and are the guests for the season OF Mrs.
Emma Clary. on Washington ST.
Mr.. and Mrs Tantney have returned TO
Terra Alta. and Mrs. +. will be the guest
of her parents a short while before be
ginning housekeeping in Cumberland.
John Nydegger. the Keyser Insurance
man. who represents several OF the very
best old line companies. was in Terra Alta
the latter part of last week looking up trade
The pension OF our old soldier friend.
John r ShaHer, has been increased to era
per month. And IL ought to have been
more-as should that OF all the old ''sojer
boys"
Mrs. 5, Rinard departed the lattep part
of last week for Beverly. where she will
spend several weeks with her husband,
who is in the lumber business near that
place.
The eastbound accommodation last Sat.
good work horses. which were being used
on the II. & o. excavation for new track
near Ambersburg.
IL. J. Matthews. OF the Terra Alta Phar
macy, has opened an ice cream parlor In
the rear of his drug store. X. of T. build
ing. and will serve nightly all kinds Of ice
cream, sherbets. ice cream soda. soda, &c.
The big bell for the town clock. which
will occupy tower in the new school build
ing. arrived one day last week The bell
weighs something over 100 pounds. and
the manufacturers claim that its tones can
be heard at distance of several miles.
Sunday was a beautiful day here. and the
woods were alive with persons gathering
trailing arbutus. This beautiful spring
flower is blooming in more than its usual
luxuriance this year, and the waxen pink
and white blossoms are eagerly sought
after.
Deputy Sheriff VIM. NJ. SchnHer was
here Saturday last. and was visited by
many OF the districts taxpayers Mr.. S.
is one OF the best liked Of all our county
oiiicials, and is being widely spoken OF in
this section as good material for more sub.
stantial recognition.
The venerable Col. John ID. Rigg, who
has suffered for nearly a year past from
the effects of a stroke OF paralysis was able
to go out driving one day last week. and
the appearance In public once more of this
kindly and gracious gentleman was a source
OF much pleasure and qualification to his
army Of friends.
Prospects are very bright for the Nor.
IN tn ,a n 4
co. Supt. Candy and Prof. /. w. Stayman.
and large attendance is already guaran-
teed. The Normal will be taught m the
handsome new school building now being
pushed to completion. and the session of
the Teachers Institute will also be held
therein.
The orchestra rendered some excellent
mnsic al the NJ. T.. Sunday School last Sun
day afternoon. This musical organization
Is rapidly coming to- the front. and its talent
is being recognized in other towns OF the
county, and ere long its services will be in
great demand. The Band. too. is getting
in good practice. and promise TO enliven
the season wonderfully.
News was received here Monday of the
death, at his home on Salt Lick OF the
The young man was taken suddenly m on
Sunday with congestion Of the brain. and
lived only until 100 o'clock a. m. Monday
He was aged about 20 years and was an
earnest. true and religious young man. The
stricken family have the heartfelt sympathy
OF host OF friends in their great affection.
The large spring on n {. ellis prop
| erty az the Terra Alta Wooden Mills, is at.
| tracing considerable attention these DAYS.
occasioned by the rare presence therein Of
large school OF brook trout some Of them
having grown TO - TO IS inches during the
few years that have passed since they were
| placed in the spring by the present owner.
There are probably rag OF the spcckIed
beauties In the spring and Mr.. ellis is
quite proud Of his aquarium and stock.
There Is yeryiittlc sickness in Terra Alta
at present, and prospects arc good for a
| healthy spring and summer. The town is
entirely free from contagious or dangerous
/ diseases, and health conditions are fairly
good. Several bad bitches should be at
once looked after by the Town Council.
and some Of the most mcnacing private
| drains should be suppressed. This cannot
be attended TO too soon. and our city dads
ought TO get hustle on before the summer
visitors begin to arrive.
o. {. Crane let the contract last week
for the building Of roads TO the Crane ad-
diuon 60 Terra Alta. situated on the South
side The approach will be out past che
Beavers residence 90 the addition. run
ming thence to the far end Of the addition.
and again the full length on the upper side
past Sunset Hail. Kelly Carrico Is
drawing mp the contract this week Tor a