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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-10

The Clayton and Eufaula baseball clubs crossed bats on the diamond here yes- terday, but the game was all one way. resulting in a victory for Eufaula by a score of II to i.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-10

News reached Selma this morning that Dave Taylor. negro boy. had been shot and killed at Beloit. by Dick Parker, a negro.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-10

Miss Mary Martin of Montgomery, Miss Willie Cunningham of Evergreen and Miss Florence Burnett of Vickshurg, Miss, were members of a party which left early this morning for Butler Springs. sixteen miles west of Greenville. This summer resort has been a favorite with people of this section for many years
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-10

B. B. Ballard. an old Selmian. now 6 conductor on the Frisco Route. is or a visit to his old home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-10

Up to date 2.04O voters have registered in Dallas County, only fifty-one of whom are negroes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-10

ehall always think of you when we SC, its folds kissing the breezes of our be
 loved Alabama. The people of this, oul
 beloved State. reverence religion, anc when a God-fearing people go to wal they are invincible. Sir on behalf oi the of1icers and men of this regiment, thank you for the standard"
 Three men were taken quite i'll on the way to Selma yesterday, incident tc change Of water. the extreme heat and the crowded condition of the cars. They were taken to the hospital on the arri. val of the special and two of them are out this morning and the other is fas, on the way to recovery
 Captain Sam Jones of the 11th U. s. cavalry and an instructor at West Point,
 IS expected to arrive here today and will represent the Government in inspecting
 the regiment and his report will be looked
 forward to with great deal of pleasure. captain Jones is a brother of Judge Thomas G. Jones and is we'll known to great many of the officers and men of the Regiment and they are delighted that
 he has been detailed to represent Uncle Sam. He will make his report direct to the. War Department.
 The frames for the target practice arr rived today and will be placed in posi- tion by Colonel Brandon. Captain Jones and Captain W. R. Archibald. A great deal of practice with the rife will be given the men.
 The band will give a concert every evening and this will draw large crowds of ladies to the camp. On account of the threatening weather yesterday after noon only few went out, but every evening from now on the capacity of the electric cars will be taxed from o'clock until late at night.
 Among the lovely young women of Ala bama who have come here to be present during the encampment are noted: Miss Juliet Kidd of Gadsden. Misses Carrie and Ruth Bealle and Bessie May and Mrs. Olive Jackson Bell of Montgomery. Friday has been designated as Cover nor's Day. and tremendous crowd will go out to Elkdale on that date to do hon. or to Alabama's popular young chief executive.
 a gun to the End Regiment and detailed during the encampment.
 The selection of Miss Mary Marks as sponsor gives great satisfaction or Misses Burch of Montgomery. derdale and Claude Melvin, of this city, will ably assist her in doing the honors incident to her position.
 The soldiers are delighted with Elkdale as an encampment place. and the general remark is that is the prettiest camp ground in the State. with more advan- tages and fewer drawbacks than any place that has heretofore been selected.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-10
Shot in the Head.

The body of a negro was brought to Selma last night from some point be- tween here and Demopolis. The dead mans name is Andy Ozley. He was killed by Jim Gamble. a negro. Ozley was shot in the head with a pistol. his skull being fractured. He lived a short while after he was shot and was dead long Def, e he reached this city. He was a railroad hand and the Southern took charge of his body and gave him a decent burial.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-10

Mrs. Thomas Walker and daughter Miss Emma. are on a visit to friends in Cordova.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-10

Hon. J. N. Miller of Camden. passed through the city today. on his way to Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-10

Rev. John VanLear, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, left this morning with his wife for Louisville, McAfee. Mammoth Cave and other points in Ken lucky. where they will remain several weeks. During Mir. VanLear's absence his pulpit will be filled by Revs. D. Clay Lilly, Daniel Little and John G. Praigg,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-10

Luverne defeated the Y. M. C. A. in a beautiful game of ball this afternoon by score of to 4.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-10

A negro woman was killed and her hus- band stunned last night seven miles south of here, by a stroke of lightning The woman went out in the yard to bring in some clothes from the fence. when light ming struck a tree near her, the bolt kill ing her instantly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-10

Mrs. Daily Jacobs was thrown from
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-10

crop in most instances is past redemp- tion. The rain was a great blessing at this time, for the gardens were so dried up. In Greensboro there was virtually no yield and everybody was complaining of nothing to eat. Melons are complete failure.
 Nothing like the continued heat during June and the first week of July has ever been experienced in this locality. The health ow the town is unusually good, however.
 The oil mill at the station is nearing completion and it will be a very large building.
 The engagement of Miss Florence Belle Jones of this place and Charles Horton of Pleasant Ridge is announced. the mar riage to take place August 20. Miss Jones a daughter of Madison Jones, Is prom inent member of society here and is a great favorite with a large circle of friends who will regret her departure from Greensboro Mir. Horton is a son of Senator Horton of Eutaw and is a. popu- lar young business man of Greene County.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-10

A unique entertainment will take place at the opera house next Monday evening. Miss Corrie Rouse. who has been receiv- ing training in whistling under New
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-10

A good many members of the State Executive Committee were in the city to-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-10
IAN HAL IAN CAPTAIN
Cured by Pe-ru-na of Catarrlh of the
 Stomach After Doctors Failed.
Catarrh is catarrh wherever located. and the remedy that will cure t any where will cure it everywhere.
 The following letter from Congress- man Botldn spenks for itselfi
House of Representatives.
 Washington. D. c.

Dr. s. B. Hartman. Columbus. O.:
 My Dear Boctor-It gives me pleasure % certify to the excellent curative quali-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-10
DIR. DAWSON AGAIN DECLINES
For Second Time He Refuses tn, Presidency of Howard College.

Tuscaloosa. July 9.-(SpeciaD-Rev. l.. O. Dawson has again declined the Presi- dency of Howard College. This position was offered him several weeks ago and he declined the honor but at recent meeting the trustees refused to accept his declinatlon and pressed him to accept the position.
 gram yesterday afternoon from Opelika stating that he would be urged to accept the pastorate of the First Baptist Church in that city. Many of his boyhood days were spent in that community. It is prob- able that his decision will be the same as it was in regard to the Presidency of the Howard College.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-10

B. A. Cooper is one of the promoters of the new street railway here and his name was inadvertently left out of the report of the franchise matter yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-10
ATTEMPT AT ROBBERY.
Negro Tries to Enter Home of D. L.
 Russell at Eufaula.

Eufaula, July 9.--(SpeciaD-A negro man made an attempt to rob the home of Mfr. and Mrs. D. l.. Russell Monday night. Mir. Russell had retired but his wife was reading and her screams soon aroused her husband and near by neighbor, both of whom fired at the fleeing negro but with out effect. Oliver Rivers. a we'll known negro porter here. was strongly suspect ed and was lodged in jail. He was given a hearing before the Mayor this morning and was fined 80 and costs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-10

Charles B. Townsend of the United States Army is at home on a two months furlough from the Philippines. where he has been in active service for the past three years. He entered as private and was assigned to the 18th Infantry. He was soon made a corporal and is now SergeantsMajo of his regiment, which came back to the States last October and which is now stationed at Fort Russell. Cheyenne. Wyo.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-10

Tn compliance with the request of th' president and secretary of the Alabams Industrial Association, which meets al Gadsden on July and 10. Mayor William G Cochrane has appointed the follow ing delegates: Messrs. Frank c. Blair, David l.. Rosenau. Mims P. Jemison, Luther II. Maxwell and William McGif fert.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-10

State Geologist Eugene A. Smith re- ceived a notice from the Secretary of State a few days ago that he had re- ceived a request from Hon. William Jen- nnigs Bryan for slab of Alabama mar ble to be used as a tiling for mantei piece he was having built. Each State that he carried in the last election is to be represented by tile. The slab select ed was taken from the University mu- scum ard originally came from Blount county. It is now in the hands of Thom- as H. wildman. being prepared under the direction of pr. Smith. The stone, which is six inches square ond three inches thick, is clear white onyx and will be very beautiful when completed.
 Emma Ramsey, young negro woman, was shot and killed yesterday afternoon at her home near the Mobile and Ohio de- pot. by a negro man named George Har- ris. It seems that the quarrel arose about the girl going on an excursion. It is said that after lea ting -he house he procured a pistol and went to a window and fired the fatal shot, the bullet entering the middle of her forehead. Harris. who was arrested later, stated that the shooting was accidental.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-10

Great interest is being manifested ir the revival in progress at the First Bap. tist Church. Tho large auditorium it well filled at both morning and evenins services, which are being conducted by Rev. J. L. Gross of Selma. Dr. Gross is a forceful and attractive preacher and has already won the heart of Tuscaloosa
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-10

The Ice Light Infantry Is at the en- campment under the command of c. l.. Edwards. The company will compare fa- vorable with any company in the State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-10

10 nlS nome al Epp5S Station yesterday. General Louis Clark and staff will in- spect the 2nd Regiment Saturday The local military officers will ride with him while he Is inspecting the columns
 A soldier was overcome by the heat yes terday while on the drill grounds. but he soon revived and experienced no i'll effects from his fainting spell,
 News reached Selma this morning that Dave Taylor. negro boy. had been shot and killed at Beloit. by Dick Parker, a negro.
 Rev. Jett West. pastor of the Centre vile Presbyterian Church, is on a visit to relatives in this city.
 B. B. Ballard. an old Selmlan, now conductor on the Frisco Route. is on a visit to his old home.
 Iuverne defeated the Y. NJ. C. A in beautiful game of ball this afternoon by score of to f.
 Hon. J. N. Miller of Camden. passed through the city today. on his way to Montgomery.
 Up to date 2.04O voters have registered in Dallas County, only nfty-one of whom are negroes.
 Mrs. Thomas Walker and daughter, Miss Emma. are on a visit to friends in Cordova.
 Mrs. Daily Jacobs was thrown from buggy this afternoon and was badly hurt.
 A geed many members of the State Executive Committee were in the city to-
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-09-18
Zinn's Chapel.

correspondence OF The Argus
Miss Cora linn is visiting friends at
Morgsntown.
We are very sorry to report Miss Ne,ie
Born very III.
Jacob Born had the misfortune OF loosing
hne COW aud brood SOW last week.
Miss Edith Shafer Of Grafton who has
been visiting friends here has returned
home.
The farmers arc getting their buckwheat
Gu, aud digging potatoes is the order Of
the day.
Little Hoy Walls OF Morganiown. is
visiting his grandparents. Mr. aud Mrs.
g. IL. linn.
Joseph hcnear, who has been working
at Little Falls was visiting his family few
days recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marion Kelley and Mrs. I.
y Taylor were visiting friends at CIades.
Vile last week
Rev. and Mrs. G. b. Stewart OF Con.
huence' are visiting Mrs. Stcwart's parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. II. linn.
The many friends OF Mrs BERTHE Wells.
tnee Zinn) OF Morgantown. will be very
sorry to hear OF her serious Illness.
J. y. Taylor has his hcw house raised.
II Is a large six room house and when
completed will be a handsome building.
Quite a number OF our people attended
the Steel-McBee reunion at Browns
Chapel; large crowd was present and the
day was enjoyed by all. especially the
dinner which was FIRST class and plenty
OF IL.
The w. Va. Animal NJ. p. Conference
convened at Grafton and sent our former
pastor. Rev. J. ]. Phillips to the Marion
circuit and sent us the Rev. Kettle We
gladly welcome Rev. Kettle to our circuit
and wish for him pleasant and successful
year
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-09-18
Tern Alta.

Correspondence OF The Argus.
g. a. Bolden has moved 10 Grafton.
Mrs. Doc staIcy left on IS Sunday even.
ing for Fairmont
j. J. Bowermaster Of Bruceton. was in
town Sunday night.
Miss Stella sypot has gone to Elkins to
remain month or so.
Hitc Garner. wife and baby OF Pittsbure
Is visiting friends In town.
Miss Bertha Strcakir Of Marietta. Ohio.
Is stopping al Lee A. Formsn's.
W. NJ Shaher, deputy sheriff. was al the
Graham Hotel Saturday night
Herman r. Tichcneil and staley Dodge
were Cumberland visitors last Monday.
Missouri Fisglc returned sunday from
months visit with relatives al Housewife
y. ID. Mathews came in from Councils.
vile. Pa. and spent Sunday with his
family.
Rev. Or. X. Is. Ward Of Cameron ptea
chod in the ~ =. Church Sunday night
DR.. Ward is an able speaker.
VIM. staley has moved from w. c. Mays
house to the house vacated by Mr.. BoIdcn
and Mr. May will move from his farm "a
town.
Mrs. Sarah Z. Skinner and two daugh
tiers Nellie aud Nora came in on Frida,
for short visit 10 old friends They re-
turned home Monday.
Martin l.. Wilhelm Of GAINESVILLE. went
20 the hospital at Baltimore Tor treatment
for stomach trouble died there last Thurs
day. lie Was brougb, home and buried
A. GAINESVILLE on Saturday
Rev W ~ Berry Of Marietta Ohio
and Miss Feather. who has been sfayins
with him came IN some ten days ago I,
visit his wife and son. who IS spending IN,
summer here with her mother. Mrs
Rebcccs Feather.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-09-18
wilt--Stemple NuptIals.

Special correspondent of The Argus
very pretty wedding took place Wed
nesday. September 10, iooa one mile west
OF Aurora at the residence OF the brides
uncle. MIR. Lewis s. Stemple. contracting
parties being Arthur Camden Wilt and
Sylvia Edith Stemplc both OF Aurora. The
ceremony was performed by their pastor,
Rev. q. ID. Gross OF ST. Paul's Lutheran
church. In the presence OF number OF
invited guests Promptly at 8 o'clock y. m
The bride and groom entered the tastcfuliy
decorated parlor TO the strains OF Lohcn.
grin's march. rendered by Miss Daisy
Stemplc.
The bride was attircd In beautiful
white organdy trimmed with satin ribbon
and carried brides roses. The groom
wore black aud both wen, through the
ceremony nicely The services were very
impressive and passed of without a flaw.
After congratulations all repaired to the
diningroom where refreshments were
served In abundance.
The elegent presents received by the
bride attested the esteem in which she Is
held by her friends. The happy couple
left al 9 q. IN for Oakland. where they
boarded No. amid showers OF rice for
Cumberland. Md. where they expect TO
make their future home The bride is the
only daughter OF Mr.. Jacob S, stcmplc and
the groom is the only son of Mr.. John A..
wilt.
Mr. and Mrs wilt have the best wishes
OF their many friends for long happy life
These young people will be greatly missed
In church and society In and about
Aurora
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-09-18
Newburg News,
onoe OF The Argus

Correspondence OF The Argus.
Dick Golden OF Keyscr was in town
Saturday.
Harry Geldbaugh Of Keyser spent Sun
day at his home here.
VIII Ncwcomc OF Grafton. was the guest
Of relatives here Sunday.
Bob Heater was the guest OF Mr. and
Mrs. Al Ward last week
Miss Ida Hanwsy OF near FellowsvIllc
Is sewing for Mrs G. T.. Ellis.
Sank Dent OF Morgsntown. was shaking
hands with friends here last week.
Earl T. Smith and Miss Lee Deck spent
Sunday with friends In the country.
Rev. part is The new pastor OF the NJ. r.
Church and will move here IN few days
Mrs. Charlie Bishop Of Weston, was the
guest OF her grandmother. Mrs. Plummer
few days last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Girls Wcltman and
children are at Wheeling attending the
fair and visiting relatives.
Miss Josehphinc Carrico OF Wheeling
who has been visiting her sister. Mrs. Girls
WeItman for some time has returned home
Frank Baker aud SISTER. Miss Icy oil
Parsons. returned from Pcnnsboraugl
Saturday and are spending a few day.
here with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oryal e. Frazier OF Phna
dciphia. arrived in town Saturday. Mr.
Frazier returned Sunday night but Mrs
Frazier will remain for couple Of week,
to visit her parents and other relatives
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-09-18
We Decstrccct Skcwl.

Miss MehrabIe Pendergrns, spins,cr,
teacher, rang ye olde skewi bell at O'Clock
by nabur Powers kloek. Al that time ye
skolars Immediately and a, once rushed To
yc seats, aud after roll kali energetically set
to work on ye lessons, konssting Of ye
three RS. We progress since ye Taste Ses-
sion was quite remarkable. Luther Brown,
yc four year-oldc, deserves special menshun.
lie learned a & Is, all in three months.
We konduc, Of ye skewl, TO, deserves
meashun. SAMANTHA Piper yc gigglin' girl,
did not giggle so much aud Faithful Suooks
did not lisp so much ne at former sesshuns.
In fact all skoars have made remarkable
progress both In book iearnin' and konduc,.
AZ last mites sesshun Miss Mehitable
Pendergrass gave out speeches To be learned
and compositions to lie written fur ye pnblick
esksibition 10 he given in ye court house,
Friday evening, at which time and place yc
skolars will assemble on ye high platform
and cntariain ye pubIick.
Kom hear ye class say A II C's,
And all ye lessons with great case
Yc'd iaH 10 hear ye Ounces stick.
On Readin', Riiin' and Rilhmetic.
Resurved Seat Tick els a, Coles Jcwelry
Store.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-09-18
I t

a rather romantic wedding took place
near town Tuesday morning early. the
contracting parties being well known and
popular young people OF Kingwood Their
friends had been expecting Il for some
time but they stole march on them after
all. The groom is Clinton T. Thomas. a
son OF ex-Sherif Elisha Thomas and the
bride was Miss Bculah Winfred Flynn
daughter OF Mrs. Mary X Davis.
Tuesday morning DR.. J. NJ. King, who
was in the secret, got Rev. IL. &. Howard
to go squirrel huniing out the MIorgantown
pike and when they 20, out about mile
they we're overtaken by The above named
parties, accompanied by Miss Minna Flynn,
sister of the Bride, aud Mr. Charles Fow-
Ter. in carriages. They called Rev. Howard
down out Of the woods and the groom hand.
ed him the license. The minister declared
he had no ritual and did not remember the
ceremony. but Miss Minna promptly pro-
duced ritual and they we're married, seated
in the carriage, standing in the road, after
which they drove on to Morganlown. The
newly welded couple went on TO Pitisburg
and the others returned 10 Kinewood. Mr..
and Mrs Thomas arc expected hume next
week and will be welcomed 10y host Of
friends. They will go TO housekeeping in
the property Of the groom near The Jail.
lately purchased Of Mrs. Charles Morrison.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-09-18
correspondence OF The Argus.

Correspondence OF The Argus
Jack frost paid us visit recently.
Miss sarah Guthrie has purchased new
watch.
Martha Guthrie and sou was In our
vicinity few days ago.
Quite a number OF our people attended
the picnic at Glade Farms.
Miss orpha HUFF was the guest OF Misses
Rhods and Maggie Lininger.
The Catholic priest Of GAINESVILLE. was
In our community a while back.
David O. Evans & Co. have moved their
single mill In our ncighborhood.
Metheny s. Johns was in our neighbor.
hood with their thrashing machine.
We have been wondering II George
Vansickle has named that strange boJ
vet.
WILDER Frankbouser and wife, s Linin
ger and wife we're guests OF Syivsnus Pike
last Sunday.
Marshall Friend OF near Hszelton. died
the Iath and was buried the rsih. He
died with typhoid fever.
We was glad to see our old friend Mar
tin CbiIds OF Kingwood In our iowf
with his father. Come again Martin will
your smiling face.
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Tar.
Correspondence OF rho Argus

Correspondence OF The Argus.
Miss Rose Guthrie is getting some better.
Ora {. Msust has gone back to school
at Romney
Mrs. Hanah Glover OF Hazelton was
here Monday on business.
Mrs. Rhoda Frankbouser is not as well
as she was few weeks ago
Elmer Strawser and family were visiting
at Alfred Kelly's last Sunday.
J. ]. Kelly attended the Farmers Insur.
encc Co. Meeting at Bruccion Friday.
James II. Smith went to Frlcndsvilfe
OF this week for load OF goods for I. r.
Kelly
Mrs. Bessie Leese OF Dawson. Pa. Is
visiting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs I'd
Wolfe
John Deal wife and lille son. Jack were
visiting Freeman Kelly az Dorify last
Tuesday.
Mrs. Lizzie Smith OF cuzzart went down
to see her mother. MIS- Nancy Smith last
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Frankhouser of
corinth were visiting friends in this
vicinity last week.
Miss Berthe Guseman IS at Brsndonyfilc
this week helping wait on her sister. Mrs.
Marshal Harmed who is sick
Gay Guseman and his two sisters. Misses
Berthe and Frances and Miss Bliss Frank.
houser attended the picnic at Glade Farms
last Saturday.
Drs. Strickler and King Of Kingwood
and DR. Ncdrow Of Brnceton, we're AZ
Wesley Smiths last Thursday and opcr.
ated on his hand. lie is getting along very
nicely.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-09-18
Mount Zion .

Correspondence OF The Argus.
Clyde Forman was Kingwood caller
Saturday last.
Miss Josie Wolfe was The CUES, at iona.
than Graham's on last Sunday.
Henry G. Mason of Terra Alta, was
among our Sunday guests of the Zion.
Buokwheat cutting and threshing and
whea, sowing rules these September days.
R.c. Forman and family of Pisgah, were
visiting at Jonathan Grahams aud l. N.
Formsn's from Friday of last week until
Sunday.
Keep your nose out Of row or the track
of II at least. Never sniff TO find a fight.
bu, pass around the place. Nothing Is ever
gained in row.
Rev SPo,sy of Fairchanee, Pa, preached
TO large and attentive audience a, Mt j.
Nebo on last Saturday evening, Sunday
morning and Sunday evening.
The Noun, Zion Sundays school closes
the 7Sth OF this month. The people are
expecting an address from one of Pres,on's
Christian orators, s. J. iIileman. The
topic OF his address will be on the Excuse
OF Man" Everybody come GU, and hear
what he has TO say. Sunday school will
commence at p. M. and other exercises
just after Sunday-school.
Jack Frost was calling on us American
highlanders and we guess the lowandcrs ms
well, doing considerable damage TO the late
sowed buckwheat and the corn in some
places twill reduce the farmers buck
wheat bin considerable this fall, for the
early sown was caught by the hot sun and
the bloom killed, and the late by the frost,
while in all probability the middle sewers
will be in the swim.