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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-31
THE PIANO TUNER.
why He Left In Hurry After Fin
ishing His Job.


A lady stepped into a piano ware
room recently to engage a tuner, but
before doing so insisted upon the strOn-
gest assurance that the tuner was re-
sponsible. She was so determined that
the manager became curious to know
the reason for her disbelief in the re-
liability of tuners. She gave her ex-
perience with the last tuner she had,
and this is the story as she told it:
He had finished tuning the piano
when he looked up and said
your instrument was in awful con-
dition. You ought to have sent for me
sooner"
1T was tuned only three months
ago"
Then the man who did it certainly
didn't know his business"
''No?"
mo- ma'am. He had better be do
ing street cleaning than tuning pianos.
Why, my dear madam, delicate in
strument like q piano needs fingers
equally delicate to handle it, combined
with an ear of unerring accuracy. The
individual who attempted to tune this
instrument last evidently possessed
neither of these. In fact, l am free to
say he did it more harm than good"
Indeed"
Indeed he did. May l ask who it
was who so abused your instruments"
at was yourself"
Madam, you are wrong. l never
tuned piano in this house before"
probably not, but you tuned that in.
strument nevertheless, or made botch
Of it in attempting to do so. 1t be
longs to Mrs. Jones, who sent it here
while she is out of town. She told me
you always had tuned it and to send
for you when
But the unhappy man fed with sucf
haste as to make his coattails a good
substitute for a card table.-Philadel
phia Musician.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-31

A Frenchman came to England to
learn English, and the following SEN
tence was given him:
1.-THE rough cough and hiccough
plough me through" The teacher told
him the first word was pronounced
ruff. He thereupon said this: "The ruff
cuff and hiccuff pluff me thruff."
mo, no, the second word is pro
nounced 'koff'"
"Then," said the Frenchman, ait
must be the rolf coff and hiccoff ploff
me throff"
The third, fourth and fifth words
were explained with the same result,
which the reader may repeat for him
self.-London Express.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-31
FACTS CONCERNING SLEEP
Even n Midday Nap Is Better Than
the Noon Meal.

NnG MUM
; The scholar and professional man,
like the anxious housewife, is apt to
carry his cares to bed, and insomnia
becomes a curse. Men and women who
are busted in getting and gaining, the
merchant, the banker, all alike, fail to
secure that self control which can
manage the mind as well asleep as
awake.
Normal sleep should be purely e
physiological repose similar to the rest
of animals, who 20 to sleep with the
darkness and awake with the light.
Some one has said that sleep is like
hunger and thirst, representing a dimi-
mutton of energy throughout the entire
body. hardly think this can be true,
but in my judgment sleep rather sug-
gests the diminution Of the energy OF
the brain, and he is a wise man who
takes the hint when brain flag sets in
of can evening and goes comfortably
and properly to bed.
OF course it goes without saying that
night is not the only time for sleep.
Men and women who are busy could
steal Just a few minutes before or after
the MONDAY luncheon to catch little
nap, and, indeed, I am nearly sure
that the monday nap is worth far
more than the monday meal, for the
digestive processes are surely hindered
during the periods of mental activity,
and it is the exceptional person in this
busy world of ours who is not called
upon to use all his brain and Drawn to
make a living. 1t has been my habit
to advise mothers to steal while away
from every "cumberous care" and,
even if sleep fails to be wooed, to take
about twenty minutes every day in alb
solute peace and quietness, diyerting
the mind from all anxieties and relax
ing all the muscles. A habit of this
kind is easily acquired, and we might
have fewer neurasthenic women, whose
nerves make life hideous to their fami-
lies, if q word like this, spoken from
considerable experience, were Needed
Pilgrim.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-31
Ton NIuch.

Mrs. Marryat-Mamma is talking Of
closing her house and coming to live
with US. Do you think you could sup
port both Of us?
Mr.. Marryat-My dear, l can support
you very nicely now, but Pm afraid
your mother would be insupportable.-
Catholic Standard and Times.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-31
Added Attraction.

''No, indeed" said the crafty agent to
the bride and bridegroom. Our COM
pany does not prohibit kissing on the
platforms, and, besides, l would call
your attention to the fact that we have
more and longer tunnels than any
other railway in the world. "-Balti-
more American.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-31
Offer for Tobacco Tags.
The Greatest on Earth.

We will redeem the following tobac,
co tags at 10 each in trade at our lowest
cash prices.
r. J. r.
r. J. Reynolds OF.
Apple Jack,
Speckled Beauty.
P. q. Hanes Natural Leaf
Early Birds
scbnapps.
Red Elephant
Browns Mule.
Sweep Stakes
Long Horn.
J. H. POOLE & SON.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-31

Forest covers SO per cent of Russia's
total area, or, in ALL AGA, 100000 acres.
In other words, there are four acres Of
forest to every inhabitant of Russia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-31
No CoulDarison.

'That New York girl was awful mad
when l asked her if she was from Bos-
ton"
"T'll bet she wasn't half so mad as
the Boston girl whom l asked if she
was from New York Life.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-31

That they desire for themselves, their as
soCiates, successors and assigns, 10 be lnCor
pOrated under the corporate lame and style
OF the ''RlChlanC Oil Company.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-31

70 the Superior -urt of said county: The
petition of E, H, Ferguson, R. :, Waggener
and E. b Marun, OF LOulsvn e, Ky and
NJ 5. Harper, Of sumter county, Ca, respect
fully shOweth:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-31

Quartet of Cake Walking Horses.
Prancipg Princes of Equine AristocracvlJ
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-31

The term for which your e itioners ask to
be incorporated is twenty years, with the
privilege OF renewal at The expiration of
that lime.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-31
A Secret Disease

OF all human diseases, that known as
contagious blood poison, or the Bad
Disease, has caused more misery and sui,
feriug and ruined more lives than all
others combined. 1t not only wrecks the
hopes and aspirations of the one who
contracts It, but often the innocent are
made to share the humiliation and dis
grace of this most loathsome and hateful
form of blood poison. Children inherit
it from parents, and thousands OF the
purest men and women have been con
ta1niuated and ruined simply through
handling the clothing of one infected
with this awful
nlala4y. or drink s,s. THE INNOCENT
same vessel and SUFFER WITH
using the same
toilet articles. THE GUILTY.
And when the
real nature of the trouble IS known, many
prefer TO suffer in silence or leave the
disease to do its worst rather than make
known their condition.
Through our Medical Department we
offer advice and help. Write us freely
about your case, as nothing you say will
ever 20 beyond our office. Let us help
YOU to get rid of this fearful disease, for
which some one else no doubt is to blame.
It matters not how long the poison has
been lurkingin your system, S. S. S. will
purify and build up your blood, and
eliminate every atom of the deadly virus
from the system and make complete
and permanent cure.
S. S. S. is the only antidote for Conta-
gious Blood Poison and has been curing It
for fifty years. 1t contains no mSA,ury,
potash or other harm
SIS :. !. ). S: :: s; 3: 8. 8. J:
'sSaA" ~aas'~ any bad after effects.
Our special Home Treatment book,
gives all the symptoms of this disease.
We will mail you copy free.
The Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-31

% Champion Bareback Riders.
irclrding OLLIE JULIAN ard EMMA
STlCKNEY, the Quee1s c the Arena
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-31
ALL EARTH'S GREATEST SHoWS
- - snow Grounds Near Central Depot
THE GREAT

IA BAILEY, W. w. GOLF, LEWIS SELLS AND PETER SELLS
lqual Owners.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-31

M1NTlNG the Unicy Gle Marvel.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-31
WORCESTERSHIRE County

NOuhLJ'
1, C. A. Chambliss clerk of the Superior
court of Sumter county, Ga, do hereby GER
tify that the above and foregoing is true
and correct copy of the original petition for
charter of the RiChland Oil Co. filed in roy
office as clerk of the Superior court Witness
my hand and official signature and seal of
office This 30th day of August, 1862.
G.. A CHAMBLISS,
Clerk Superior Court.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-31

with this awful
nlalady, or drink
ing from the
same vessel and
using the sa III G
toilet articles.
And when h c
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-10-31

Where fore your petitioners pray to b.
made body corporate under the name ant
style aforesaid, entitled to all tie rights
privileges and immunities, subject to TIT
liza bilities fixed by law. This 30th day o
August, 1907. r. g. LEE,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-12-18
Bruceton.
Correspondence OF The Argus.
Plenty Of rain aud mud.

Correspondence OF The Argus.
Plenty Of rain and mud.
VIM zufall is.in town
David Rodebeaver is laid up with the
rheumatism.
Albert Cunningham is firing the engine
at the stave mill.
There will be Xmas tree here on
Christmas afternoon
Deputy Sheriff VIM. NJ. schaeRer Is
around again after taxes.
Englishs corps OF coal surveyors are
located below Rockville.
Lucian Wolfe was made a fullaedged
odd Fellow last Saturday night
Doc Shank Of Confidence, was in town
last week looking after stayc timber.
Ed Frankhouser and Frank Meiheny
were a, Somerheid today Tor Xmas goods
I, Is ramorcd that Dr. {. r. Richards OF
Smitbheid Pa. will locate here in the near
future
Mrs. Samuel Darby OF one mile west of
here was buried today. Mrs Darby died
last sunday from cancer
Mrs. Jessie Scott and Miss Mary Miller
are on the sick lis, but are Improving at
this writing.
Mrs. Ida Wirsing. nelce OF Or T. S
Nedrow Of this place. was buried az the
ST Peter cemetery ist week
EMILE ZoLA In.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-12-18
Terra Alta.
correspondence OF The Argus.
Sleet is the order of the day.

Correspondence OF The Argus.
sleet is the order of the day.
Mrs. Browning is recovering slowIJ.
Riggs factory is doing good business.
John Light was in our town Friday night
J. NJ Shaw went to Moreautown Monday
VIII Warwick is stepping high. Il is a
girl
Mrs. Hardesty and daughter are very
poorly
Miss Mabel Rigg is visiting friends ia
Keyser.
jimmie ellis is doing good business in
his greenhouse.
Frank Browning passed through our
streets Sunday
Will wariok is doing rushing business
in his restaurant
Mr.. and Mrs Hsdiy Smith we're calling
on Mr.. Cupp sunday
Mr.. Brotherton has quit firing and IS
weaving in the factory.
Will Moore was calling on HsdIy Smith
ON Tuesday until Thursday.
Mr.. Taylor has moved to our town and is
firing the engine al the factory.
Mrs. Huntington has been very poorly
with rheumatism, but is recovering slowly.
Clyde Epley. son OF Mart Epley is very
poorly with typhoid fever, butts recovering
slowly.
There was wreck at this place Monday.
one car, the engine snd caboose being
knocked off the track
Mrs J. NJ. Shaw and Mrs oscar Whet.
sell and Miss Minnie Smith we're calling on
Mrs. VIII Warwick Sunday
LITTLE PANsy.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-12-18

Corrcspondence OF tho Argus
We have been blessed with plenty Of rain
the past few days.
wv. Groves is preparing to build new
barn in the spring.
A. s. Chides,er and wife made business
TIP to kingwood the past week.
The Forman boys will move their shingie
mill TO I. w. Groves in few days.
Mrs David Feather, who has been sick
for some time, is better at this writing.
Allen Ringer is making up saw set for
the Forman boys, who will move in in the
spring IL the proper amount Of logs can be
secured.
w IL. Wolfe has been applying the
brush to the interior Of Samuel Feathers
new house which has added very much to
ills appearance.
There is talk Of blacksmith aud catpen-
ier shop aud furniture and general store in
the near future IL suitable grounds can he
secured This enterprise would surely make
our little town put on airs.
Al "a telephone meeting held at Chichester
in July Il was ordered that the Directors
have the extension from Curzat TO Brandon
Vile built at once. The poles have been
put on the ground about half way and
planted about mile. And we have not
heard of the directors making any effort 10
have the other end built. At meeting
quite recently arrangements were made 60
put the line through To Friendsvillc. w e
hope the directors will take the matter a
hand aud have the work done at once. w.
A. Crane, J. w. Groves and w. a. Wolfe
are preparing to put phones in their houses
in the near future.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-12-18
Wife Of Henry q Davis Dead

Mrs. Kate A. Davis, wife o. ex-senator
Henry c. DAVIS, died 90 Jest Saturday 30
her home at Eikins, ard vss buried s,
mapicwood cemetery 81 Eik.ns on Monday
afternoon. Fer death was tae 90 heart
disease. She was "a years q age Her
maiden name was Miss Kate q. Bsntz
She belonged 20 a large and prominent
family, living ~ The iinic If hes marriage al
frcdenk, Md. Besides her husband she
leaves The foliowing' Mrs. s. y. Eihns.
wife ~ senator Eikins; Mrs. r. ~. g..
Brown, and Mrs Arthur Lee Of Washing.
ton. aud Mr.. John II. Davis, prominent in
coal and financial circles Of Eikins. and two
brothers, Mr. Peter Rauit Of 81, Louis. and
Nc. Theodore Baniz Of Baltimore.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-12-18
Mrs. Rufus \ wirsIng

Again from time 90 eternity has come the
Death Angels summon and sorrowlng
frinds TOW mourn the loss Of one called
away in the early morning Of life by the
unknown bus ever wise disocnsaiion Of
Divine Pfov.dence AZ Wirsing pa. on
Dec Q fpo7 Mrs f5a May Ke1) WirsaE.
passe a9af FROM ipne aad stomach trouble
She vas fhe daughtct OF the late Joseph
ani Harriet lNedro~' Kelly ard fhe wife
ri Rufos a. Wssing size was bor1 Nov
~ Is77 mar-ied May 3 rgoz sad leaves
tso Children iona Opal snd Berr.ce vir
yin'1 Her brothers and sisters arc John
81 Clark fdeecasedl William ard VIA
fhiss samuel Emmei deceased. NIfs
Wifs4n- was n German baptist, 4 woman 90
pleasant checrtm disposition. suarretic
and Industrious and her loss viii BE- deeply
fci. She IVES worthy descendaat ~ Me
oid fciiab'c ADD Industrious Hsnts.
Lau1 and NedrOw families q GRAFT dis.
ricf Rev lefern Thomas preached a
beautiful ard Impressive funeral discourse
from 3 Cor is chap 7f;2f and her remains
resting amid choice Aoral tributes were
then laii to rest in s Peters ccmstcry.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-12-18
Personal Points

From the Grafton sentinel.
Emory p Albright vf Haywood. was a
Grafton visitor Tuesday.
Mrs. p. J crogan and sister. Miss Bess
Fawcei,, of Kingwood, were Grafton visi-
tors Monday.
Frank Stuck of Newburg, who for a
couple of years past has been in Seattle aud
other far western points. is al home again,
aud was in Grafton Monday, shaking hands
with his many friends.
Mr.. NJ. J. Fleming, b. & o. agent at
Terra Alta, who has been off on few
weeks vacation, spen, Sunday with friends
in Grafton, leaving that evening for his
home town, where he has resumed his Off
cial duties.
{. w. Monroe, known TO his many friends
here as "Gyp" Monroe, arrived in the city
Saturday evening from Florida, where he
has been for the past year engaged in the
growing of oranges. lie brough, with him
carload Of the fruit, which he will dis
pose II 10 our merchants. Mr.. Monroe
many friends are glad TO see him back. IL
only for short time, il being hiss intention
to return TO the land of flowers within the
next ten days.
The many friends of Councilman a. 7.
Wilkinson are glad TO see him out again,
after weeks confinement, in the house.
during which line he suffered severely from
the injuues he received in the fall down the
eellnrway in Loar Bros store, an account
of which appeared in these columns last
week. Prof Wilkinson is still quite stuff
and sore from the fail, yet feels grali6ed
that he is able to be out so soon, considering
all the cuts aud bruises he received.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-12-18

From the falrmont Times
MI. George Kisner, whose critical illness
has been mentioned from time to time, has
gone to his las, reward. He passed away
a, 10 O'Clock this morning nj his home on
Maple avenue. Mr.. kisner had been in a
prsearious condition for several DAYS past.
and ali hopes had been despaired Of for his
recovery.
Several weeks ago Mr.. Kisner was taken
suddenly i'll with appendicitis. aud It was
found necessary for him TO undergo an
operation. The operation was successfully
performed. and foe time Mr.. Kisner seem.
ed to improve. bu, he grew worse aud Il was
soon realized that death would soon result.
Deceased was about IS years Of age and
Is survived by his wife and Ave children.
To the beresved oaes the sympathy of a
host of friends is extended. Mr.. Kisner and
family moved from Preston county to this
city sfew years ago. lie was engaged as a
carpenter contractor here and was successful
In his line of work. Some of the most com
modious aud best built houses in the city
we're erected 10y Nc. K,sner. Deceased wss
= good worthy CITIZEN and vas held in high
regard by all who knew him.
Mr.. kisner was a member Of the city
council from the Second ward and has filed
his place in very commendabie manner.
Deceased was also member in good stand
ing of the Marion Lodge. l. o. o. r., and
the Uniform Rank of Knights OF Pyihias.
aud both Of these orders will participate in
the funeral services. Mr.. Kisner was one
OF the most prominent residents of the city
and his death has caused genuine regret.
Funeral services will he held a, the resi-
denee Monday afternoon at three o'clock
aud intermen, will be made in the woodlawn
cemetery.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-12-18
500 Reward, 500.

The readers OF this paper will be pleased
to learn that there Is az least one dreaded
disease that science has been able 20 cure
ia all ITS stages aud that is Catarrh Halls
Catarrh Cure Is the only positive cure now
known 10 the medical fraternity Catarrh
being constitutional disease. requires a
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure Is taken internally. acting directly
upon the blood and mucus surface OF the
system thereby destroying the foundation
OF tie disease. and giving the patient
strength by building Mp the constitution
and assisting nature in doing its work.
The pfoprietors have So much faith IN its
curative powers that they offer one Hun.
dred Dollars for any case that 10 fails 30
ctrc. Send Tor list o. testimonials.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-12-18

Report of Sugar Valley school, No. o,
Pleasant district, for the month ending Dec.
ember s. Alice Guseman, teacher.
Number pupils enrolled boys II. girs 10.
total al; average daily attendance boys 10,
girls s, total rs; per cent of daily attendance
boys 90, girls 81. Names of pupils present
every days George Frankhouser, Erma
Lis,on, Myrtle Jackson. Maude BishoH, May
Forman, Grace aud Fanny Jenkins, Percy
Bishoh, Alva ID. and Alva 7. Liston, Pratt
Graham. Willie and Walter BshoH. Parents
are invited To visi, the school.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-12-18

To accommodate those who are partial
to the use of atomiEers in applying liquids
into the nasal passages Tor catarrhal troubles
the proprie,ors prepare Ely's Liquid Cream
Balm. Price including the spraying tube is
IS cents. Druggists or by mail. rhe
liquid emhodies the medicinal properties of
the solid preparation. Cream Balm is
quickly absorbed by the membrane and
does no, dry up the seeretions but changes
them TO healthy and natural character.
Ely Brothers, 50 Warren ST., N. Y.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-12-18

A kiss Is peculiar proposition. OF no
use 70 ore, yet absolute bliss TO two. The
small boy gets % for nothing, Tie Young
msn has 10 Steal 90, AID ne old man has to
buy be- The baby right, he lovers pfiy..
lege. ftc hypocfifa mask 10 n young
giri. faith. to maued woman, hope, aud
to an ola ugid. charity.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-12-18
The Shafep 4 Brown Go.

We Occupy the Entire First Floor of the Bishop
Block the Old Odd Fellows Hall the Second
We have this immense space filled with
BRIGHT, FRESH AND ATTRACTIVE GOODS,
with Prices that Court Competition.
With former store building used for
storing heavy goods in position to take excel
lent Of trade.
. Our Grocery Department is Especially Strong and
has no superior in the county.
The Shaffer & Brown Co.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-12-18

Children, must teeth and teethlng
means pain and crying, unless you use DR.
Fahrncy's reething Syrup.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-12-18

Mothers, use Dr. tahrney's Teething
Syrup and you will always have healthy,
hearty and smiling babies.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-12-18

again come to the people Preston and adjoining
for the goods
with Trade them
-Of ~ Sou
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-12-18
HERRING & BROWN.
The West Va. Argus.

A First-clsss paper. entered as Second
class matter In a Third class Postofhce