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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-09-09
Benton's Timber.

]. w. Hyde was in Corvallis
last Wednesday to attend some
business. Mr.. Hyde,-during the
past year or two, has been locat-
ing parties on timber claims
throughout the section of country
south of Marys Peak. Perhaps
in the entire county there is not
a better posted man on vacant
land in Benton county, timber
ed or otherwise.
While in conversation the 9th
er day, he stated that there was
but little timber land left open
for location. In fact there is
scarcely any vacant land of any
description left in the country.
There is still a little unsurveyed
land, perhaps a section or two,
but a portion of this tract is oc-
cupied by squatters, and that
which is not "squatted" upon is
practically worthless.
Speaking of the timber, Mr..
Hyde said that there were hun
dreds of millions Of feet of fine
timber in the section where he
has been locating people. This
is awaiting the saw. Some day
active operations will begin over
there on a large scale. The
greater part of this timber is COM
paratively easy of access, but the
greater part of it must be taken
to the worlds markets via Alsea
bay.
This brings attention to that
little harbor. Oar informant
was not positive regarding the
exact depths of water that is to
be found on the bar, but thinks
that during high tide there will
be some eight or ten feet. Ever
this would permit fair lumber
schooner to pass to sea with a
fair sized cargo of lumber. Bu
Mr.. Hyde holds TO the opinion
that in time to come the greater
part of all this timber will pas!
into the hands of some large cor
poration and they will be infueu
lial enough to prove the mean:
of having some work done OF
this bar. Then things will move
apace in Alsea valley and we
may all wish we were resident:
of the great seaport city that i
is possible may spring into ex-
istence On the shores Of this littl
bay.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-09-09
Just How 1t Happened.

Monroe, Ore, Sept. 4, 1o02.
Editor CORVALLIS GAzETTE:-
Dear SIR In your issue OF Sept. End,
I saw an article descriptive of the acci-
dent to me, and beg the privilege of
few corrections.
When my son and l arrived at home,
near SIX O'Clock p. N. last Friday, COM
ing from the highway to the east, and
driving up on the north side of the house,
we found that R. w. Peck and wife had
just arrived, they having driven from the
highway on the west, and he not having
as yet entered the house. Chatting with
him moment, then passed through a
gate and entered the kitchen and deposit
ing few articles, turned and left the
room, but my wife called and l turned
with face to south aud stood chatting to
her. MY son, while chatting with Rev.
Peck, had come from the hack and lean
ed his winchester shotgun, with m aga
zine full of shells. loaded with No. 5
shot, against the lawn fence, then re-
turned to the hack.
Rev. Peck, standing directly behind q
very dense and bigh bunch of rosebriers
from me SO that he couldn't have seen me
had he looked for me, picked up the CUR
to see how it worked, and holding the
gun down in his hands in front of him
pressed the lever to and fro. But alas
the lock for unknown reasons failed te
hold, aud the gun was discharged. A
this instant my son turned and saw Rev
Peck holding the gun down in front o.
| him.
The load passing through the law
fence, entered the jungle of resebrier
three feet and nine inches from tn
ground, and striking so many limbs an
leaves as to break its velocity and scatte
the shot, proceeded to where 1 stood
and about ferty-eight shot entered m
left leg some entering above and som
below the knee joint, and two entere
the right leg. Seven of these shot hav
ing passed almost through the leg wei
removed from the front.
This is not the first time the qua hs
gone off without the use of the trigge
, and believe the fault to be with tt
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-09-09
Notice of FinaI Settlement.

Notice is hereby given that the under.
signed administrator of the estate of
Deborah Hughes, deceased, has filed in
the county court of Benton county. State
of Oregon, bis final account as such ad-
ministrator of said estate. and that Sat
urday. the I1th day of October. 19O2, at
the hour of O'Clock a. m. Of said day,
has been fixed by said court as the time
for hearing of objections to said account
and the settlement thereof.
S. D. HUGHES, -.
Administrator of the estate of Deborah
Hughes, deceased.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-09-09

street, Just north of the Congrega-
tional church. DR.. Pernot is the
attending physician. The place is
properly quarantined and there is
little fear of the spread Of the di-
sease, The Waltons came to Cor
Wallis recently from their hone just
west of Albany, and Mr.. Walton
has been employed on the sewer
work in this city.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-09-09
Goats for Sale.

Four head of billies, 10 head OF ewes,
not to exceed six years old. Ewes, S.
per head; billies, IS to $40. Two bucks
registered with the American Angora
GoatgBreeders Association. Both prize
winners at the state fair. Registered
bucks not for sale, but above goats are
bred from them. Address, Geo. W
Owen, Wren, Or.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-09-09
Notice..

Notice is hereby given that the under
signed has been appointed administrator
of the estate of Charles Heron, deceased,
and that any person having claims
against said estate will present them to
the administrator at his office In Corval-
lis, Oregon, with proper vouchers, within
six months from this date.
Corvallis, Or, September 5, 1902.
w. E. YATES,
Administrators.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-09-09
Strayed.

One bay mare, weight 1000 pounds,
branded with cross on shoulder. Finder
will please return property to Abbott's
Feed Barn, at Corvallis, and receive re-
| ward.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-09-09
gun. It was simply aa accident.
WILBUR STARR.

The GAZETTE got the facts in the arti-
Gle to which Mr.. Starr refers from, Tela-
tive OF that gentleman, and, while our
article was not so detailed as the above
account, the essential facts were given
about the same.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-09-09

To cover the cost of setting and dis
tributing the type in such matters, a
charge of fifty cents will be N, ,de for
each "Card of Thanks and FIVE cents
per line for each set of Resolutions OF
Condolencs" appearing in thece columns.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-09-09

A large quantity of frst-class
vetch seed for sale, at Zierolfs.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-05-15
Epwor,h League Convention.

The Oakland District Epworth League
convention was in session at Parsons las,
week, Tuesday and Wednesday, and was
well attended and a very pleasant affair.
There were several present from this county
ms follows: bessie Wclch, Frank WEIGH.
Sanford Hartman and Ada Ringer OF
Albrightsville; Harry Deck. Scott Mere.
diih aud Daisy wilkins of Newburg; Earl
w. Spaekman and Joye Hulstiue of Rowles-
burg, aud Mrs. Pearl Philips of Sinclair
The above were presen, as delegates. The
following pastors were present from this
county; Rev. j. L. b. Jones of Terra Alta;
Rev. J. III. Koch of Aurora; Rev. T.. y.
Idleman of RowlesburI; Rev. ]. o. Bolton
of Evansville; Rev. {. u. Meredith of New
burg; Rev. X. o. Philips of Sinclair; Rev.
Friend of GAINESVILLE, and Rev. William
Shul,z of Albrigh,svile. There were forty
delegates and sixteen ministers present.
The convention was addressed by DIR. w. l..
Dixon of the Pittsburg Christian Advocate
and by DR.. John ID. Wier, President Of = the
Seminary at Buckhannon.
The following officers were elected
President. G B. Meredith; Isi vice presi-
dent, ]. ID. Workman; and vice pre,idcn,.
J. IL. Koch; grid vice president, r. ID.
iieironimus; 4lh vice president, T.. ]. West
fall; Secretary, Ii. i. Colebank; Treasurer,
Ella Austin; Junior League Supi Mrs 6.
5. Filler; Assistant Junior League Supt.,
Minnie Rinard
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-05-15
Death From a Fall.

Patrick Templeton. ihe venerable father
of the late J NJ remple;on of this place,
died last night at II O'Clock at the Hotel
Gordon here, where ne was making his
home with his daughtcr-in-law, Mrs. Isabel
femPleton. The old gentleman had been
in his usual good health for one Of his age,
up to last Saturday, whea he wen: out to
trim some trees in the yard and got bad
fall from tree. No bones we're broken
and Il was not thought at first that he was
dangerously hart but he grew rapidly worse.
the fall and shock causing CONGESTION Of the
heart aud lungs and causing his death last
night. lie was 50 years of age. Father
McDefmoit Of Rowlesburg. ca me over This
week 10 see him and several other friend.
and relatives were summoned to his bedside
The remains will be taken to Piedmont
tomorrow afternoon and the funeral held
Saturday morning IN Weslcrnpou and tbs
burial IN The Catholic cemetery there.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-05-15
DECORATION DAY
Al Morgantown 10 be n Noted Event.

Morgan,own will probably be the scene
OF the most elaborate celebration on Decora.
ton Day. May goth, ever in the State of
West Virginia. The program as arranged
includes number of interesting events which
will occupy the day and the greater part Of
the night. The morning win be devoted to
parade, public speaking and strewing the
graves of the soldiers with flowers. All the
military and civic organizations Of the city,
numerous bands, visiting organizations,
secret societies, Gtand Army veterans, dis.
,inguished visitors aud numerous others will
take part in the parade. Gov. A. b. White
and Staff will review the procession. After
s,rewing the graves with lowers, Governor
White aud Major Thomas Mckee of WASH
ing,on City will deliver appropriate addresses
and other speakers of prominence will be
there. Gen. Nelson A. Miles will probably
he the most distinguished person present.
In the afternoon the exercises of the
morning will he concluded. Visitors will
have an opportunity for seeing some swift
ball playing between the champions Of
West Virginia, on the University Athletic
grounds, and the Ohio State University club,
the champion college team Of that State.
Two games will be played that day he.
tween the champions Of Ohio and West
Virginia. An amateur theatrical company
will give two performances In the Opera
House, in the afternoon and at night.
The dedication Of the new University
buildings will be the most brilliant part of
the whole program. including the grand
ball in the new Armory. The ball will be
a military affair in all particulars. Music
will he furnished for the occasion 10y Pitts.
burg's finest orchestra. Excursion rates on
all railroads and special trains will be run.
Thousands of visitors are expected to be
present aud there will be ample accommo.
daiions for all.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-05-15
w edding Bells.

very pretty wedding was solemnized
Tuesday evening of this week oui near
Masontown. The occasion was the
marriage of Miss Jauni,a Maude, only
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. T. NJ. Watson, 10
Rev. Charles Alpha Snyder, The NJ. T..
pastor of the charge at Wyatt, Harrison
county, this Stale. Last year he was
located at Mason,own and succeeded Rev
f. ID. fellers.
The ceremony took place about 8 o'clock
and was solemnized by Rev n. { Howard
of the Kingwood NJ. f. church aud the
beautiful ring service was used The
bridesmaid was Miss Laura Guseman of
Function, and the maid Of honor her sister
Miss May Guseman. The SECOND best
man" was Clyde Watson. brother Of the
bride. The latter was dressed in while and
the groom in the conventional black. After
the ceremony and congratulations al re-
paired To the festal board and were served
with all the delicacics of the season Over
fifty guests were present from Morgantown,
runnelion, Kngwood aud surrounding
country. In addition to Rev. Howard. Miss
Adah Cobun and Ira Stafford were in al.
tendance from Kingwood Many hand
some and beautiful presents were received
by the bride and the newly welded couple
left next day for the home Of the groom at
Wyatt, their future home.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-05-15
Arrested for RobbIng PostOfIlees

From tile Grafton Sentinel.
On Tuesday last Deputy United States
Marshal Dan K. Jackson arrested in this
city one +. G.. Li5lI and son WiIbert, they
being charged by pos,ofiice Inspector
Samuel +. Hooton with fobbing the post.
Office At Egloa and Horseshoe Run, over in
Preston comfy, mention Of which was made
III The Sentinel columns last week. The
Two men we're taken before Justice I. w.
Wells for preliminary hearing. The evil
deuce brought out, while damaging, vas
M, strong enough to justify the holding of
the prisoners for their appearance before a
United States court, and they were accor-
dinghy discharged from custody. The men
were accompanied by the wife and mother,
who remained with them throughout the
day, and when they were released the trio
lost no Time in leaving the city lust where
they we're bound for when arrested here
could not be learned. The Iishcs have
resided in Preston county, near the Eglon
postoiiicc for some time past, and IL is said
they we're looked upon as suspicious parties
ny their neighhOrs. Deputy Jackson aud
Inspector U0oien went cas-, on No. 40 the
same day, supposedly 10 look up additional
evidence against The Iishcs, and rho sus
poets are inost probably being kept under
surveillance
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-05-15
GAINESVILLE.

Correspondence OF The Argus.
Zel Albrigh, has gone to the State OF
Washington to buy farm.
Mr.. Thompson the artist Of Cuzzart has
recently moved 10 our town.
Our people are delaying complaining on
account of the cool weather.
Leslie White and Artie Wolfe have gone
to Maryland to work in logging camp.
Thomas Dodge lost fine horse few
weeks ago and the good people made up a
purse TO buy him another.
We had quite a severe frost in this section
on Friday night that was somewhat Of a
drawback TO the grass and paint.
Mr.. Wo,ring has discontinued cutting
pulp on account Of the Potomac Pulp
Works being destroyed by FIRE.
James Cochran has moved from this place
to Dcriiy and we learn that he had the mis-.
fortune Of breaking his leg few days ago.
Messrs Ben Pisel, a. X. Ffazee and
Samuel Mausi who are working at Morgan.
town, were home on visit during the past
week.
We have no sickness. no deaths, no
marriages or no loafers to report this time,
since our people are all hard at work, and
seem 10 be sowing an unusual amount Of
grain and using large amount Of lime.
There was an optioisn and = milliner IN
our town during the pas, week and both did
quite a business. We had no objection 10
their being here, but Il is somewhat sur.
prisng to see how far some people will 90
to the extremes. There are young people
in this section who buy glasses Of every
opiician that comes along and they some.
times fail 10 wear them tho third time.
There arc q class Of people who can be
faxed by eggy swindier that comes along
and every time they are beaten they say
that il will be the last time, buiiall is needed
is new man and a new trick and like ali
suckers, they are drawn out and soked and
never get bite.
SALItg MANDzR
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-05-15
The Hotel watkins.

I'd Williams, the Function hustler.
was here this week and is now in Baltimore
purchasing new furniture and equipment
for the handsome new Hotel Watkins which
will open up in Function June Ist and be
under the management Of Mr.. Williams
The hotel will be furnished out and Out
with new and up.io-daie furnishings. lie
has purchased fine sI2s cooking stove
and engaged colored cook that has had
much experience. Also a porter 10 meet
all trains and will make speciality Of
catering to travelling meu The hotel Is but
few steps from the depot and in the rear
Of the Tunnel,on Pharmacy which is also
operated by Mr. Williams who has employed
John Pierce Of Rowlesburg, registered
pharmacist, to have charge Of the drug
and prescription business. A fine soda foun-
tain aud an ice cream parIor arc also oper.
atcd in The Pharmacy and all IN all Mr..
Williams Is getting his hands full but as he
IS hustler he will make !, all 60.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-05-15
This Letter Explains Itself
West Virginia University
Morgantown. w. Va
Military Department May ? 1909.

West Virginia University
Morgantown. w. Va.
m'itafy Department. May fooz
Mr.. j. Sldell Brown
Editor West Virginia Argus.
Kingwood, w Va.
Dear Sir Enclose you will find a com.
plimeniary ticket TO the Military Ball and
Dedicatory Exercises OF the West Vir.
GINA University Armory. which is 10 be
held on the goth, OF this month.
Arrangements are being perfected to
make this ono OF the most elaborate affairs
OF It's kind that has ever been held In West
Virginia Governor A. Is. White and his
STAFF has already accepted an invitation,
and will be present on this occasion. Gen.
Miles has been invited to attend.
On account OF the very large number OF
people expected TO be IN attendance. IL
viii be impossible TO send out Individual
invitations. However. all former students.
and all the friends OF the West Virginia
University have a cordial invitation TO be
present and we shall deem IL very great
favor II you will kindly mention this fact
in your paper.
Thanking you In advance for any notice
you may be able to give us, and hoping 20
be honored with your presence on May 30.
I am. Yours trulv
J. M BURNFs.
Commandant OF Cadets.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-05-15
Newburg News.

Correspondence of The Argus.
Will IolIen OF Terra Alta. was In .own
Thursday.
+. -. Fordyce is in Piusburg this week
on business.
Dr. 1.'F. Lanham OF Grafton. was In
town Friday.
Jim Stuck was calling on friends In
Cumberland Thursday.
{. Frank Ellis Of Baltimore. spent Sun
day here with his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs Walter Wolf were in
Grafton Monday. shopping.
Miss Eta Harrington was In Grafton
Thursday d DING some shopping.
Miss Nellie Dent OF Morgantown. Is VISIT
ing friends and relatives In town.
Earl Sheets OF Parsons. was visiting
relatives here few days last week
Miss Sue Powell has returned from a
months visit to relatives at cIarksburg
DR. ]. X. Ellis. wife and baby OF Grafton,
we're the guests OF & r. Ellis and family
Sunday
Mrs Mary Davis and daughter. Miss
Minna Flynn OF Kingwood. were visiting
friends In town Saturday.
Marshall Gross OF ReodsvilIc. who has
been working Ia Pittsburg for the last year
was calling on friends here Sunday.
Jim Rabbit Of Elkins. who died about
year ago In the Philippine Islands was
brought here Friday and buried in the
Catholic cemetry. lie was q surgeon in
To,v
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-05-15
A Protest.
Editor Argus

Editor Argus.
desire space in your columns To briefly
enter protest in behalf of the defeated
candidates for the House Of Delegates.
West Side, and their manly ardent friends.
against the ungentlemanly and false position
taken by MIR. Joseph Davis in his card of
thanks which appeared in last weeks
Journal
Mr.. Davis, as is his custom, remained
silent until after all Of the defeated candi.
dates came out and accepted the situation
in manly straight forward way, then he
arises TO tell his opponents and their friends
that his nomination was unsolicited. as much
as TO say that the honor was not al all
sough, by him. Now this kind of n story
might be accepted as fact down in the
State Of Maine, hut Pfes,oniaos do not
readily swallow such stuff
To be frank about il, the facts are that
Mr.. Davis was slated by the organization
1t least two years ago and ever since that
time the faithful have been working up his
cause. II was said by the hencbmen
throughout the campaign that Toe Davis
vas not giving the matter any attention.
mat he was at home AZ work While this
u true to some extent, IL was an under.
standing that for some reason he was no,
10 show himself and his campaign was 10
be made by the Ring delegation throughout
the county which was carried out to the
letter. In addition 10 this force both the
assessors, deputy assessor IN Grant dis
irici and deputy sheriff who came in con.
tact with the people in their line Of business.
free Of cost to Mr.. Davis or themselves.
worked his cause for all that was in il, while
/ Dunn and shaw had to work their cam.
/ paign as best they could against all this
array Of bosses and oficeholders. Yet in
the face If the foregoing facts. Mr.. Davis
/ has seen NJ 10 come out IN Boosting card
saying 10 the people that conferred the
honor If a nomination on him that he did
not solicit IL, thereby casting a reflection ON
the men who did earnestly seek the position
at the hands Of the people on their own
standing and resources. and who. II nomi.
mated, would have treated the confidence
OF the people As a very great compliment
given though it was sought for earnestly.
In conclusion, ! want 20 say that while
Mr.. Davis was nominated, il IS not by any
means majority nomination While ne
received the full strength Of the slate forces.
that nineteen hundred opposing votes stand
recorded for Dunn and Shaw, who split The
op osition 20 party dictation. which made
Mr. Davis nomination possible.
ONE WHO KNows
kingwood, W. Va, May n, 1904.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-05-15
AIbrights.
respondence Of DC Argns.

Correspondence OF The Argus.
Corn planting IS the order Of the day
Mrs Jane May is no better a, this
writing.
Clafk May aud daughter Of Terra Alta,
spent Sunday at Levi Mays.
Charles Frederick spent a couple Of days
IN our vicinity visiting his many old friends.
The NJ. T.. Sunday School Is progressing
nicely with Joab Conner as Superintendent
Mrs. II a. Bailey Of Moreantown. is
visiting friends here. She was ACCOMPANIED
by Rev. Hart who returned Monday.
Clinton Martin is having the graveyard
fenced and good job Is being done The
people arc lending hand in the work ex.
cepi some who do not care to see the graves
Of their parents or children cared for. The
monuments are in danger when there is no
fence TO protect them Several have been
pushed Of the base stone. The work is be-
ing done by Mr.. Bacon and is nearly
completed
ToPSy TURNOVER.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-05-15
Farmers Meeting.

+ Hon. r. C. Atkeson, Dean OF the College
OF Agriculture at Morgantown and Master
OF the w. Va" State Grange, will make
tour OF the county lccturing on questions
OF great interest ard vital Importance to
the agriculture classes. These lectures
are free and ladies' and gentlemen are
alike invited. Gainesville. Wednesday.
May al, I p M; Feilowsvilie, Wednesday.
May a., 3 y. m, ;Tunnelton, or Camp Ground,
Thursday May "a. 1 p. M; Eglon, Thurs
day, May "a, 4. y. M. Aurora Friday, May
~, ap. M; Terra Alta, Friday May "a. 8
p. M. GAINESVILLE, Saturday. May "a, q
y. M; Bruccton, Saturday. May "a, 8 p. m.
meetings and help make them success.
MIR. Atkcson is a fine talkcr aud wllN well
repay YOU Tor your time and attention. Let
the ladies come also TO brighten the meet
ings with their presence