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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-04-17
Cuzzart.

Correspondence of The Argus
Our sick are some better, but not out OF
danger.
w IL. Wolf made business trip to
NingwO~'las, Monday.
We trust that M. c.. -. ~ come
forth aud bring plenty ofsunshine with him
Grand Ma, Chidisler has no, been SO we'll
for the past few weeks as she was during
the winter.
Snow measured about 40 inches here the
past week. Old men say they never saw
one to beat IL this time of the year.
John Schnopp had sale on last Wcdnes.
day. And though the snow was deep and
roads bad things brought fair prices.
Our good people have organized their
superintendent. John knows how to run a
Sunday School.
We have stock subscribed for a telephone
Inc from this place to Brandonvlle, which
will be of great benefit to our community.
Some of the subscribers are getting out poles.
a. ). Chidister our hus,ling merchant
contemplatcs building an addition to his
store house. Ills business and trade has
increased SO rapidly tina, the present, house
will not hold his goods.
Mr.. Joseph Kelley, one among our oldest
citizens in this community, passed peacefully
away on Monday, April 7, and was laid to
rest on Thursday in the Craborchard Gene
terry Ills funeral was conducted by Rev
Henry l.. Friend Of whose church he was
faithful member for a number Of years
Mr.. Kelley was a man tina, stood high in
the minds Of his neighbors aud all who was
acquainted with him. His wife preceded
him to the glory land over year ago, where
we believe she was anxiously waiting his
coming. lie was the father of one son and
six daughters who arc living and ono boy
dead. Those living are all married except
the youngest daughter. who has been staying
with her father since her mothers death and
faithfully ministercd 10 his wants until
death called him away. The family and
friends have the sympathy of the com.
munity. LITTLE Tom
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-04-17
SKETCH OF Tue L,Fe OF q, 4. a
plIIrH.

4, =. q. Pixcr, was born six miles west
OF Martinsburg, Berkeley county. West
Virginia. July Io,h, 1904 lie is the third
son of John w. ruzer, ESQ who served
as sheriff Tor Berkeley county during the
six years Immediately following the war.
Al the age of hftecu years, he left the
Grammar School and began an apprentice.
ship as compositor i'm the Statesman
ONCE. In Martinsburg, Next. he entered
the Independent office, where he worked
six years, and finally In 1885, became
assistant editor and business manager. lie
isa practical printer having spent over
ten years at the case. part of the time in
fhiladciphia While In the Independent
Office. he commenced the study OF law, at
night with Hon. ]. N. Wisncr, and in 1888,
graduated In the law class of the West
Virginia University, at Morgan,own lie
was admitted to practice. at Martlnsburr
by Judge Duckwall, September 18th. 1880
and In the same month, before the United
states District and Circuit Courts. As a
lawyer, he was energetic, careful and we'll
read. Tie Is also wcll.knowu In literary
circles. While at the University. he
osse"hShcd the Al. N,,. iSec,...Llch has
been ever sn' ~aon,y superintendent ,
Mr. fitzcrs career ~eDoiitics has b.,n
very busy and remarkable. "a. s,,,,noa
berkeley county Tor Blaine and l.otsn,
while In his teens lie organized the
sherman Invincibles. tho leading Repub
lican Club OF Mar,insburg, and was six
times elected It's president On Scot. roth
1885. at keyscr. he was elected chairman
OF the Second Congressional District
Committee, when Hon w H. II. Flick
was nominated for Congress. and with
1900 majority to overcome, virtually saw
his candidate elected, though afterwards.
counted out Was secretary OF the state
Convention at Charleston, which nomlns.
ted Gen Nathan Gof for Governor. Collcc.
tor a. u. White appointed him u. s.
Gauger In 1880 aud he was favorably
mentioned for the Port Hope Consuiship,
under Harrison. lie has attended cvery
state Convention OF the Republican party.
held during the past sixteen years. also
the Congressional Conventions In the
second District In 1902 he was elected
Prosecuting Attorney of Berkeley county.
and ia 1890 &c elected by ma orty of 5ss.
the largest majority over received by a
candidate in Berkeley County. since the
war.
on February a7,h' 1905, he was married
to Mss Cathatinc Warner az New Rich.
mond. Ohio
MI Pitzer was q warm. genial natured
young man true friend and good hatef.
but At all times, frank aud fair. On the
bustings he was an eloquent fearless and
well equipped speaker
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-04-17
Ear.
Gar.
COrrespOudguce Of Tho Argo.

CorresDondonce Of Tho Argus.
Mr. Betty Wolfe has been improving
tn health since our last letter
Allen stawscr bough, a fine two year
old colt Of J J Kelly last week
Wesley G Smith has been ou spending
some time buying and trying 20 trade
horses.
Mrs. Rhoda Frsnkhouscr who has been
poorly for some time Is much better AZ
present
Mrs Victoria Halkcr. Of Mount Brad
dock. IA Is visiting 40 her fathers. John
s Feathers
John Schnopp Of Culzart and Henry NJ
Casioel, Of Krug Md. we're here satuday
on business
Gay Guscman expects 70 80 10 Alton the
first Of the week 10 help move hs brother.
VIII TO Morgantown
S. Frank Kelly wife and little sol Raloh.
attended The communion services al Mount
Zion church last Sunday
The sunday school here was Organized
last Sunday. with T. a. Prankhouscr Snpi..
and Marie Smith assistant
Maurice Van Sickle and brother. OF
I Glade Farms, we're IN this vicinity last
week trying TO buy a horse
Miss Rosa Cupp came home last Friday
( from Iockcthoi'ow Pa where she had
/ been several weeks visiting her sister
I Mrs. Charley Pike
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Independent Ridge.
Correspondence OF The Argus.

Correspondence OF The Argus
Jas. Mittcr is able TO be out on QUO streets
again.
Mrs. Rino Fromhart is visiting sam lohn
in his new home
WIN. Sinclair and Sam Hommcr are fur.
nishing timber for the Orr mine
Walter Sinclair. our energetic road
supervisor. is furnishing timber for the Hite
mine.
Mack Manear of our town moved TO
Tunnclton to wait for the Court House TO
arrive. Joseph Bolyard of Austen, moved
in the house vacated by Mack
Mrs. John +. Shaver aud son. George. of
Shaffer Ridge, were visiting Mrs Shaver :
mother OF our town, who hac been sick all
winter. She is "onc better at this time
eter Fromharts eldest daughter has
been very sick for some time with an abccss
on the side of her head. II was operated
on by DIR. Powell of Ncwburg and he failed
to relieve her of her suffering. They then
called in Dr. VIM. Dent and he was sue
cessful In giving relief She is improving
very fast
The goth snow has come and gone this
winter. In the year of 1000 we had in this
section 40 SHOWS; the year 1901, 40 SHOWS
The last one of that year fell on April first
and measured 10 inches. This winter.
1904. we have had 30 SHOWS. the last one 10
date. fell April eighth and ninth and
measured 40 inches and we feel afraid TO
announce spring yet
IL has been very busy week for the
people OF this section Nearly all the teams
have been kept busy moving the household
goods Of our ncighbors. Mr. Michael
Miter moved from our town 10 the ex.
pected County Seat. Tunncton Mike Is
hustler and undoubtedly will be looking
Tor an an Office as soon as the Court House
is moved to that place. II is said that he
expects to run the ferry boat on the lake.
John Fromhart moved In the house vacated
by Mr.. Mitter. John is a coal miner and
works for the Austen Coal and Coke Com
pany. The weather was so rough and the
mud so deep that he had TO lose one week
from his work to move and set up house
Keeping again JACK.
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Orr,
correspondonee OF .rhe Argns

correspondence OF The Argus
A. G. Ringer aud NJ Johns has gone To
Piisburg to work.
our farmers are getting discouraged
seeing So much snow.
Mrs. Jacob Johns had the misfortune OF
losing her COW last week.
Our hus,ling hnoksicr. petor Tioky. was
caller In our village one day last week.
w, a Guseman has not moved to
Morgantown, owing TO the conditions OF
the roads
David Wilhelm who has been saving
for VI. u Wilhelm has resigned his position
and is working on his farm
chas Johns who has been employed on
J $ sanders sawmiil az Amblersbure Is
1t home ona Few days vacation
Henry Kelly was hauling goods for
Wilhelm RcclWrt. Saturday. Henry Is
q hustler and he is not afraid OF mud :.
George a. Kelly Our justice Is having
some very Interesting suits brought for
Justice since lie moved back to his farm.
Russell Blaker and Chas Smith OF Pied
mont have been visiting friends and
relatives at this place We like to see the
boys come
John II Rechart. Of Montana, who has
been spending week with his friends
aud relatives at ihis place will return 10
his position this week
Our young couple who were married
recently viii not 20 to housekeeping be
fore autumn. The bride will spend tho
summer at gainesville with her mother.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-04-17

moved from the outside and the patient is
doins we'll DIR. Bone is gaining quite a
reputation here as asurgcon aud his Office
is fitted up with the latest aud best surgi.
cal appliances.
Function is in the ,hroes OF a butter
famine and has been for the last three
weeks. No one IN this town has had the
pleasure of seeing or meeting a pound OF
real genuine country butter Tor so long
that Il would not be recognized u met on
the streets In broad daylight Mayor
Montgomery says he can get along on
"olco,' but Postmaster Taylor says he
would as soon use axle.groaso' on his
buckwheat cake, sam Guscman gives EN-
to EN- with fitch aud Ed Williams says
his folks can manage to get along on SOW
belly. but Jim Gibson aud Frank Lanham
won't use anything but cylinder oil to
grease their buckwheats aud corn dodgers
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-04-17

From the Morsantown Dominion
Holt-Mrs Jane Holt whose death was
noted yesterday was the daughter OF
William and Sarah Elliott and was born
near Albfightsville Preston county. Sept.
embcr 18th, 1917. and died April eth 1907.
One brother Or Felix Elliott. ofKingwood
and ono sister Mrs. Susan Osborn survive
her. Mrs Holt was the eldest Of family
OF ten but two Of whom are left. She was
married in 1917 to Rev. Thomas Holt who
died in 1870 leaving four daughters and
two sons. Three daughters and ono son
James =" Of Washington. ID. G.. survive
her She was faithful wife a fond
mother a kind ncghbor. meek and
gentle Christian and patient sufferer dur.
ing her many trials and bereavements and
IN her last illness. May we live to follow
her example.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-04-17

Correspondence OF The Argus.
Jacob Feather lost a horse a few days ago.
w A. Guseman will move to Moreautown
soon.
VIM Jackson and wife are visiting rela-
tives in this vicinity.
!. II MatdnSly is going TO erect new
hay stable this season
There was a large hail storm sunday.
preceded 10y heavy thunder.
Jacob Hersmau had tho misfortune of
losing fine ycarlng hotter
Most OF che lime kilns OF this nelghbor.
hood are up and burning nicely.
Ben Fi,chctt Roy Mc,heny and c. F.
Kelly have omgratcd to Morgantown.
Russell Kcllcys best eIrl is going TO Nor.
gantown, ard u is likrly be VIII pay a
friendly visit 90 that city ia the near future.
J. $. Saunders is a, Norganto,n visiting
his son Roy who has The typhoid fever
Henry lIardcsiys farm Is for sale. aud
Il is thought he wa move to Morgantown.
Give us James w. Flynn FOR County Clerk.
and Jas, g White for County Commits.
sioncr
Methodist preacher from GAINESVILLE,
Rev Lewis preached ut the Kelly school
house, sunday March goth. lie preached
fine sermon and the people invited him
hNck again
nc ~ Neri school is progressing nicely
under the insh '~ton of H. #. Hanger
IL VIII close next fr,oas ~ K Mao,
was at a spelling match thorc last ,.,l,y
He reported good time
The people who live near Alton are very
much pleased since that postolicc has been
pat OF the route from Or to Terra Alta.
Some OF the ncighborins postmastcrs are
shedding copious tears because Il will re.
ducc their cancellation
Tom Riggs In his letter from Alton last
week Is behind time. He mentioned some
thing about grccnhorr They were so
green that they wo" ui visit while the
old folks were 80 home, but waited until
they were che aud then went ploddng In
about "a. o'clock at night. think II some
ercshnorn OF about twenty years of age
would attend TO his own business he will
have enough TO do, Don't you think so
hlsss LITTLE lIucH
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-04-17
BrucetOn.
Correspondence OF the Argus

NolreHpondencc OF the Argus
Albert Grimm is working at Fairchance.
J. f. SiIbaugh was at Terra Alta las,
week.
zirfall eco. were here last week leasing
coal lands.
i. ID. Spiker left Friday for Fairmont to
take a commercial course.
Albert Yeast is home again after an
absence Of nearly three years.
John ID. Evans, the jolly miller of Hazel.
ton, was in town several days last week.
Alber, Cunningham who is working at
krug, Md. spent Sunday at his home here.
Merchant w. J. Bowermaster was al
Pi,isburg last week laying in fine stock Of
new goods.
Noah Thomas and J. r. Smith, our two
candidates for Commissioners OF County
Court were in town last Saturday.
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Am boy.


Allen Forman was a, Kingwood las, week
attending court
Miss Lo,'ic Stcmple was calling in Amboy
last Saturday.
ID. N. Sanders is going down in Virginia
in a short time.
Miss Alletta Formnn is very sick nj the
time of this writing.
Mrs. c. w Mason from White, was visit.
ing in Amboy last week
Mrs. II. w. Mason is able TO be up a
little again after several weeks of sickness.
Mrs Mary l.. Calhoun expects to 20 TO
Newburg where she intends TO remain with
her son for awhile.
Mr.. Sieanvenfeldl our yiolinst, and Wal.
ker Mason are going to organize a string
band in Amboy in the near future.
Mrs. John Wotring, who has bcea visiting
her parents MIR. and Mrs. X. X. Long,
returned to her home last Saturday.
Jesse l.. SiemPlc aud wife after visiting
parents and friends for = couple Of weeks,
have re, urned to their home in Cumberland
Mrs. X. x. Long, who has been very sick
Tor the last two months, Is getting very
much better and it is hoped she will soon be
quite well again.
The Liberty Sunday School at Amboy
was re-organized last Sunday with Mr..
George Deets as superintendent. and Miss
Ethel Stemplc, secretary.
Miss Wallets has been holding a pro.
lrseted meeting at The Bellyicw church and
i Is said that she preached some fine ser.
mons blt the ATTENDANCE was small on ac
count at had weather
KiNG FISHER.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-04-17
The G reat Dismal sws m o

~ virginia is breeding ground Of
Malaria germs So is low wet or marsliy
k'"uhd everywhere These germs cause
bones and muscles and may induce dar.
gefous maiao But fiecrfic BuerS
ever IaH io "a. 10Y them add cure ma nj
oublcs They VII surely prevent typhoid
We tried many rene dies Tor Malaria and
stomach and Liver troubles writes Iohn
Claricstor ol Brcsvi'ie q hut never
ounc any 1w as good as Electric
BittcTs Try them. Only soc The Cooke
supply Co guarantee satisfaction
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-04-17
Red Rock Locals.

correspondence of The Argus
Squire Geo. w McEniire Of Thomas,
was here last week and rented his farm
another year to 7 NJ Funk
William Robins5n, who has accepted
contract Of cutting coal at Century, Barbour
county is visiting his home a, this place.
Philip Fuok's little boy Is very sick at
Ibis wTiiog
William Funk has been on the sick list
Tor some time
Our people lhink ii would be sin
MOI 20 vote for Judge II linn,
And then gain wc want % sing
The praises ~ or jimmy Flynn,
The 10th We al viii go
And give Our votes 10 CauicU.
CITIZEN
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-04-17

Are Buying their Drugs and
Druggists Sundries from us by
mail" They Save time and money.
Remember we GUARANTEE Salts.
FACTION or MONEY RETURNED.
Wholesalers Sell Cheap at Re-
tail.
Address with remittance
GRAFTON DRUG & CHEMICAL Co.,
Wholesale and Retail Druggists,
Grafton, w. Va.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-04-17
Hoods CdrSdpdriitd
and Pills

Make the blood pure, vigorous and
rich, create appetite, give vitality,
strength and animation, and cure
oil eruptions. Have the whole family
begin TO take them today.
floods sarsaparilla has been used in
our family for some time, and always with
good results. Last spring was all run
down and got n bottle Of t., and as usual
received great benefit" MISS BgULAH
BoYcg, stowe, Vt.
HOODS ssrsapsrliia promises To
cure and keeps the promise.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-04-17
Me2icinG

I'll 30 other season when good
:.d..iAe IL 20 much needed a. in the
5winS.
.ao blood Is impure, weak end
Wro@cfishcd-a condition indicated
BY pimplcs and other cruptions on tho
face and body, by deficient vitality,
loss Of appetite, lack Of strength, and
want of animation.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-04-17
The West Va. Argus.

Firstciass paper, entered as Second
class matter In a Third -class Postofhce
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-09-19
Newsboy was at Fault

Policeman Lawman placed Fred and
John Albright, of Parkersburg, under
arrest rs they allghted with their fam
lilies from No. 10 Tuesday evening.
They came here to attend the funeral
oitheir brother, George w. Albright.
An alteration ensued on the train be-
tween them and newsboy and one Of
them slapped the latter severely.
Councilman Seely was on the train
and saw the whole proceeding. At
his suggestion Lawman Immediately
released Messrs Albright. Colonel
secly informed the policeman that
the newsboy was at fault In the mat
ter. The arrest Of Messrs. Albright
caused quite connection among their
wives and children.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-09-19
Laundry Driver Hurt.

The Clarksburg Steam Laundry
wagon and the driver Carl White got
the worst Of ltin considerable wreck
at 5 O'Clock Wednesday morning. As
White was driving down the Third
street grade south Of the Traders
hotel, one OF the wheels dropped into
d ruy and twisted the wagon around.
The horse dldno like the Jerk 1t gave
him and he proceeded TO upset the
wagon by sharp turn. White fell
under the wagon and received a severe
scalp laceratlOn behind the right ear.
Blood flowed prufusely fromthe wound
but 1t was not " a serious nature and
he was able to proceed with his work.
The vehicle was considerably wrecked.
1t was lucky that the horse did not
run away,
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-09-19
COLLINS PUT IN IAIL.
He GOT Drunk and BOnGsman Surren-
dered Him.

Deputy Marshal E. d. Hupp brought
Ed. Collins here from Pennington
Tuesday evening. He was taken be-
fore United States Commissioner
Thomas S. Spates, before whom SUI
perlntendent John Davidson Of the
Flemington mines surrendered him TO
the court refusing to remain his bonds
man any longer. Last week Collins
was arrested for shooting and was
brought here and placed under bond
of $500. he promised Mr.. Davidson
that, II he would go on his bond, he
would return to work at Pennington
and behave himself. But he failed to
keep his promise. Upon his return to
Flemlngton he began shooting and
acting badly. So Mr.. Davidson con-
cluded not to stand sponsor for him,
and accordingly, surrendered him.
Commissioner Spates committed him
to jail. He thinks he will be able to
give new bond in a few days.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-09-19
NEW RAILROAD PLANNED
viii Run From Browns Creek TO
Weston

Hon. John Basel, attorney for the
Baltimore s. Ohio Railroad Company,
filed for record here Tuesday afternoon
maps and profiles for an important
railroad spur track to the West Vir.
GINA & Plttsburg division OF the B.
S o. railroad system. They are maps
and prodles of railroad to run from
the mouth OF Browns creek along the
east bank Of the West Fork river.
The length will be about twentY miles.
The present part Of the road between
Browns creek and Weston will not be
abandoned one object in building
the proposed line is to avoid the heavy
grades at Curry and Fishers hills.
Bus the company is said to have other
important purposes in Constructing
this road, but their nature is not
known. 1t has not been given out at
what time the construction Of this
road will begin.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-09-19
Skinner Anderson.

The marriage of Major McClelland
Skinner and Miss Laura Anderson
both Of Shinnston, was solemnized at
5 O'Clock last Sunday evening at the
home Of Mrs. Charles Sager on Me-
chanic street, this city. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev, S. X.
Arbuthnot in the presence of a few
friends, Mr.. Skinner is a native Of
Gtlmer county. He is employed as
clerk in the store OF the brides father
at Shinnston. He is an enterprlSIng
young man and has won host Of
friendsat Shinnston. The bride is the
popular, attractive and accomplished
daughterof Benjamin f. Anderson,
mayor Of Shinnston.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-09-19
BIG ANNUAL OUTING.
EnishIsOF Fidelity and many Others
Enjoy Themselves.

The Knights Of Fidelity had big
annual outing Wednesday on the fair
grounds, The parade was a very
creditablc affair. The columns formed
at the depot at the noon hour. The
line OF march was through the princi-
pal streets of the city, It attracted
much attention. A squad OF police
headed the procession. Some twenty
ave carriages, some otthem handsome
" decorated and carrying the members
of the order and their friends were in
line. The Grafton band furnished
music for the occasion. At the fair
grounds the.attractions were interest
ing and pleased the large crowd pres.
emit. Bicycle, mule and other races
were given. They Afforded much
amusement. In foral hall many trip
ped the light ntastic. In the dining
hall a large OK that had been elegant
~ roasted was served up to the visit
ors In regal style. Thecrowd was dined
aud wlned to the satisfaction OF every
ones appetite. Many ladies' were pres
emit and enjoyed the occasion. The
order was good with the exception Of
a little disturbance by a few fellows
after theCrowd had left the grounds.
The day was one that Will long be re-
membered by the Knights and many
visitors from other cities.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-09-19
BASE BALL SEASON CLOSES.
Splendid Record Made by the Home
boys this year.

The base ball season ended here
Wednesday afternoon with the game
between Gallipolis and the home boys.
They played three games this week,
OF which the home team Ron two. S.
o. Smith, the popular center fielder,
has been secured as captain Of the
team next year. Several of the pres
emit members will be retained, among
whom will be Morgan DeiterS and
Core. The home boys won forty.nine
games this season and lost twenty.SIx.
Next year they will make several east
ern trips. The grounds will be great
" improved and the grand stand en-
larged. 1t is the intention to greatly
strengthen the team. Mr.. Smith, who
is captain Of the University foot ball
team, has promised US several games
Of foot ball this fall.