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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-18

Flower festivals are held In Cali
fornia during April and May. Take
the Santa Fe through tourist cars.
Colonist rates April LIST to June 18th,
1908. Si-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-18

Alfalfa Is being cut in the southern
part Of the territory. The first crop
Is pronounced abundant and excellent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-18

Haip along the movement to ecure
an extension If the street railway.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-18

Quick Meal" ranges have no super,
Tor. Gehring sells them. f64.2t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-18
81 Subscription.

News-dealers Should report 70 the counting.
rcnm any irrerularity or inattention on me
nart Of carriers In tbs delivery q &c opts;
~ thcss dspots Ia any part Of the city ~ the
csrrierr Orders or complaints can ~ maoe
hv telepbone, postal. or ID person.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-18

Gehring has new hammocks from
81 up. 164.2t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-18

The study Of Greek has now been
overthrow in one OF its most form
liable strongholds, Yale university.
Tne vote In favor Of taking ii from
among the required studies for admis-
sion, after 1904, was overwhelming,
which In itself is an interesting fact,
in view Of the well known conserva-
tism Of the Yale faculty. The extern
sion Of the elective system In the
freshman year is also notable. but not
lasty or reckless. II is Yaiess policy
GO let other institutions do THE pioneer
Of experimentation. and TO follow along
only SO far as the results elsewhere
seem to justify breaking away from
cid systems and traditions. Thus Yale
Keeps progressive. II a little slow,
but Is never radical. IL is hard TO
quarrel with such a policy, however
true Ii may be that some institution
must do pioneer work and II the
fisk Of costly experimentation.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-18

JOAQUIN MILLER.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-07-09
Irona.


Correspondence OF The Argus.
Matthew Higgins is our new boss.
Thomas Arthur and Eyens Griffith spent
the Fourth in Frosiburg.
Charley Shell of Guarre,t, Pa, is visiting
friends aud relatives in this vicinity.
Walter Hartman Of Piieburg, is the
guest Of his sister, Mrs. NJ. Wakefield.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry strawser and Carrie
Hsrndon were the guests Of Mrs. I'd Riley
Sunday.
Mrs. Will Davis and children have re-
turned from an extended visit to her home
in Enterprise.
John and Will Higgins and Frank aud
Art Gribble attended the picnic and dance
at TIowesviIIe July 4th.
Wen, IL this don, go to the waste basket,
We may come again.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-07-09
Deaths Beings.
Special to The Argus.

Special to The Argus.
Clarksburg. w. Va, July s.-Squire
Alder, G. Mason died here last night at o
o'clock with typhoid fever lie had been
an invalid for seven years and about two
weeks ago contracted typhoid fever which
surrendered his spirit to the God that gave
II. lie is survived by wife and two sons,
Mcclure Mason of Piusburg. Pa. and
Sherman Mason, the well-known insurance
agent of this city. The deceased was "a
years of age and was a prominent
citizen in his native county Of Piston until
about year ago when he moved here. For
fourteen years he was a justice of the peace
in Preston and was popular with all who
knew him. In business he was honest.
straightforward and progressive. In the
social world his acquaintance were his
friends. lie was good man, kind,
proud father and true loving husband.
lie loved his family and his home was his
palace. There was no place like home to
him. The funeral arrangements have not
been made as yet and II has not been de-
eided as yet where the remains will be
buried. telegram was sent to Mcclure
Mason a, httsburg las, night and he will
arrive here this evening. II will then Ice de.
eided whether the burial will be here. at
Albrightsville, Preston county, or at
Pttsburg. d. sc.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-07-09
IDority,

Correspondence Of The Argus
Our farmers are very busy in this section.
Mrs. Freeman Kelly is improving slowly.
Gran, Kelly has treated himself 10 new
buggy
Jacob Haze passed by here horse trading
one day this week
Miss Belle Norris was visiting near Terra
Alta the past week
Mr. Albrigh, passed through this vicinity
Monday on business.
John EnGlehan Of cuseman, is hauling
goods from Terra Alta.
Mrs. Ettie o'Bren was visiting at Free
man Kelly's last Sunday.
Some of our folks attended telephone
meeting at Cuzzart last Friday.
Quiie lot of our folks spent the Fourth
at Terra Alta. They report good time.
There is new telephone line being built
through from Brandonyille TO Terra Alta.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-07-09
Ear.
Correspondence OF The Argus.
Our sick arc improving.
'Imr KID

Correspondence OF The Argus
Our sick arc improving.
]. ]. Kelly attended a telephone meeting
at Cuzzart last Friday
Charles Deal of somerheld. Pa. was at
his old home Thursday
James Wilson. OF Cumberland, was call.
ing on the merchants here last Tuesday.
Mr., aud Mrs. Hoffman and two children
OF FriendsyilIe, Md. are visiting Mrs. Hoa
mans parents here
Earl Spiker one Of the students at the
Terra Alta school, spent a few days at his
home here last week
Presiding Elder Roberts. OF Oakland
was here last Saturday and Sunday hold.
ing Quarterly Meeting
Miss Alice Guseman. who has been going
to school at Terra Alta. was at home over
Saturday and Sunday
w NJ. Guseman and son George and two
daughters, Misses Sadie and Gladys. Of
Morgantown. arc visiting friends here.
Melvin Cupp and Miss Allie Frankhouscr
attended preaching and communion ser.
vice at Mountain Dale church Thursday.
Hosea Meyers and wife and little son,
and Samuel Meyers and bride, OF Hazel.
ton were guests of Frank Kelly last
Sunday.
Grandma Matthews, OF Listie, Pa. who
has been visiting her son and daughters
here a few weeks past, returned 90 her
home last Thursday.
Miss Baiah Guseman. who had been
vii har afa
man. OF Addison, Pa. the past week re-
turned home Saturday.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-07-09
SUNDAY School Convention.

The Preston County Sunday School Con.
venion will BE- held at Terra Alta, Aug. AZ.
The sessions will be held in the new NJ. r.
church. DR.. ]. l.. b. Jones will have charge
Of the music. Zach school in the county Is
entitled to two delegates in addition to the
pastor and superintendent. Delegates should
send names to D. a. Diamond Terra Alta.
% secure entertainment Every school
should report TO the secretary, Mrs. G. A..
Herring, Kingwood. Watch for the pro.
gram, ii's a good one. Rev. l. T.. Peters,
superintendent Of normal department. w
G. shaaer, general secretary; and Mrs. NJ.
W. Buck State superintendent Of primary
work, arc at expected to be present.
II c. HowARD, President.
Mas. G. a. lfERnNc, Secretary.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-07-09

One ct the most enjoyable events of the
season was Colonial Masquerade Party
given Friday evening. July ;. 1905, a,
,-s<ide-s-while, the beautiful home Of Mr..
and Mrs 6. ]. Shafser. in honor of their
son frank's soth birthday. The house was
beautifully decorated with bunting and
flags. Abou, 100 guests responded to the
invitation, colonial danes. gallant gentle.
men. and ''sweet sixteen maidens" of 70.
and last but not least. the savage Indians.
Music aud guessing OF colonial Characters
were some OF the amusements of the even.
ing. The person guessing the larges, num-
Der OF characters a prize of received a
handsome book, which was won by DR..
Chandler.
AT about eleven o'clock refreshments of
ice cream. cake and lemonade were served.
A small flag was given each person as
souvenir OF the evening. At miduigh, Mir.
Shafer displayed some fine fireworks. All
LET, at late hour. thanking NJ and Mrs.
Shafier for their hospitality.
Those from out of town attending The
party were Miss E,helynd Bona6sld. Of
Tunnelton; MIR. Hutton, of Hultonsville;
Mr.. and Miss S,idger aud Mr.. II. Shaffer, Of
Moundsville; James Cotton, of Grafton;
Dr, Ira Stafford, of Ohio; s,anhope Crane,
OF Morgan,own; Magaus Crawford, Of
Louisville. KY; Miss Virginia Clark. Of
iron,on, Ohio; Maysel Nes,or. of Nes,or-
vile, and Mary Carr, of Grafton.
The invitations were to single folks
only. as no married people were invited.
The color display was red. white and blue,
and !, was patriotic occasion, the Fourth
OF July being ushered in at midnight by
brilliant, display Of fireworks.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-07-09
Teachers Examination.

The second examination under the new
law will be held at Terra Alta, July % and
-, beginning promptly at 8 o'clock a. m
Paper for this examination will be furnished
each applicant.
ARTHUR w. CARRIco,
July 7, 1903. County Supt.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-07-09
MUSICAL
Friday Evening. In the NJ. E. Church.

The services OF the Harmony Male Quar-
tetie has been secured. Others on the pro
gram are MISS Louise fiagans. Bessie Clay
ton. a. ] Kelso Maurice Jackson. Miss lisa
Monroe. Miss Carrie Orr, DR.. Chandler and
L. v Fortney, The orchestra has con.
scented TO give several selections.
To meet the expense OF the entertain.
ment small admission OF 10 cents and as
ceniswill be charged. Doors open 1890 y. m.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-07-09

Corrospondenco OF tho Argus
Some OF our people spent tho Fourth at
Lake Terra Alta.
Mrs. John Wolfe and son returned TO
their home in Pennsylvania last Tuesday.
Wheat harvesting is one Of the features
Of the day. Il will not come up to the stan
dard.
w. A. Guseman and his two daughters
and son Of Morganiown are calling on
friends here.
Mrs. Abbe Crane has moved In with her
son Scott. We are glad to have Aunt Alb.
bic with us again
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-07-09
Another Bride In Town.

Our bachelor photographer stole a march
on his Kingwood friends after ALL lie has
been out at ST. Louis the past month or
two taking special up-to.dste course IN
school Of photography. where he took a
three years course several years ago. lie
was due here last week, and as he did not
arrive, Il began to be suspicioned that he
would bring a bride with him, and sure
enough. several friends received the fol-.
loving announcement carde
Mr.. D. Omer Martin
aud
Miss Mary Elizabeth Peacock.
Married
on sunday, June 49, 1903.
Des Moines. Iowa.
a. Home after August Ist.
Kingwood. w. Va
The newly welded couple srrigod here
Monday evening Of this week and are stop
ping az the jenkins House for the present
Last night the Cornet Band serenaded
them with some splendid music, and the
ARGUS. with many other friends. extends
congratulations. The groom was located
IN Des Moines for nine years before coming
TO Kingwood and IL was generally believed
that he had a sweetheart out there
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-07-09

In addition 70 tho splendid array ofciever
fiction which marks the August issue Of the
New Idea Womans Magazine. especial
mention OF the prac iicsl articles upon
household or garden matters In that
number Is worthy Of the careful readers
attention. The Economies ola Summer
Girl " by Minna Irving. Is among the these
and Of equal Interest are The Evolution
ola Home. BY Alice Chiuendcn. Furnish.
ing Plat" BY wynogeuc Fareher
"Psychoph physical Culture" BY Adele
Marie kiquo; - Womsn's Two.acre IT,.
yesiment, by Ethel walberl; and others
Of equal value presented by the wcllknown
contributors 70 the magazine departments
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-07-09
Lewis p white Dead

Just as We go to press a telegram from his
brother, W. r. White, announces tina, Hon.
Lewis J.. White died this afternoon At Terra
Alta At 1870. The funeral will be held
Friday at $50 p. m.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-07-09

Gladys, the little six and half year old
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Wheeler Of
Weston, died Sunday, Jolly sth, with typhoid
fever. The remains we're brought to King
wood Monday noon, accompanied by the
grief stricken family, and the burial took
place about four O'Clock that afternoon in
maplewood cemetery. The parents have
many friends and relatives in this county
who sympaihise with them in their bereaye.
ment
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-07-09
Choice Lots for Sale

We have seyeniy-6ye choice lots left in
the Hartley Addition; also few one, two
and five aerctraeis. Price szs to $50 per
lot. Terms to suit you. Call on or address
The Hartleys, y. r. Lemon or l.. w. Cobun,
Masontown. w. Va.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-07-09
Notice

On account Of the National Guard
Eucampment my Office will be closed from
the 5rd uniil the 18Th Of August
Ds. {. K. smvEkwoon.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-07-09

The fourth and last Quarterly Conference
for this year convened in the Kingwood NJ.
4. Church, Monday night. Presiding lslder
Cotton in the chair Much business. was
transacted. and everything shown to be
in good condition. and all things pertain.
ing TO church affairs moving along nicely
and tremendously. A resolution was passed
endorsing the faithful work and nntiriug
efforts OF the pastor, Rev, II. C. Howard.
and earnestly asking for his return to this
church al the next meeting OF the annual
Conference, which convencs at Huntington
the latter part of September. Rev. Cotton's
time will expire as Presiding Elder OF Nor.
ganiowH District, al the coming session OF
the yearly Conference, having served the
limit Of six years. and a resolution was also
passed. acknowledging his proficiency and
faithfulness as a presiding officer and min.
lister OF the Gospel
Rev. Howard Is not only popular In his
own church here. but is highly esteemed
and appreciated for his Christian manhood
by very large majority Of our towns PEG.
pie and all will give him hearty welcome
should he be returned 10 this charge the
coming Conference year.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-07-09
Big Increase On the East Side.

Thomas Is Jackson. OF Terra Alta. the
Assessor for the East Side, was in town
Monday and gave us paying call. lie In.
forms US that his assessment is completed
for this year and shows a gain in personal
property of nearly sI4o.o 600 on his side.
Grant district leads with $s7ooo and Pleas
ant and Portland about SIS. 900 each. mostly
on account OF the coal money In the hands
OF the farmers. Union district falls of
about $4,000 on account OF the burning OF
the mill and lumber of the Preston Lumber
Company near Corinth. and the big failure
Of X. X Enoch and his mill above RowIes.
burg. His property was assessed at "a, 600,
and being wiped out. made big hole In
any gain, and this loss. with the loss OF the
lumber company. knocked of the gain and
$4,000 besides. as there was no coal in
Union district to sell like the rest OF the
county. Mr. Jackson reports considerable
gain IN real estate. also from his assess.
ment this year in the way Of new buildings
and Improvements.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-07-09

There was family row, riot, mmpus and
foot race in town this week aud Il was not
down in the Bowery either, as such ''honors"
have long ago been wresied from that part
Of town. The trouble started between
man and his wife and his father.in-law and
moiher-in-law aud brothef-in-iaw all got
mixed up in Il and il was as lively as an
Irish wake for a time, tilt some outsiders
got there and stopped the riot and sorted
the different connections out. The son.in.
law was up in police court yesterday and
bound over to await the action Of the Grand
Jury. Today he swore ous warrant for
us pap-in-lsw, and his wife was trying 10
get him bound over TO keep the peace and
be good for 800 days, so the end is no, yet.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-07-09
Newburg's New Bank

The new bank at Newburg is preparing
to'open up for business abou, August FIRST
The director have been elected as follows I:
ID. J.Gibson,C. 4. Ellis and James r. smoo
of Newburg; J Morgan Orr, Of Hiorra; w.
II. Jenkins, Of Independence; J. Nelson
Baker, Of Evansville, and William A. Som
mefville, Of Cumberland, Md. The latter
represents the Hamilton Coal Company, a
firm that Is operating extensively in the coal
business in different parts Of the country
and now have charge Of the coal business
10 Newburg. This company Is the heaviest
siockholder in the Back. James X. smoot
IS to be President Of tho ncw bank. The
cashier has not been secured yet The old
Paul boildlng is being fitted up for tempo.
rary quarters for the Bank and the business
will De conducted there for the present.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-07-09
Herring'S &Orner.
The West Va. Argus.

a tirst-ciass paper. entered as Second
class matter in a rd-class Postofhce
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-07-09

Cumberland. MarYland.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1903-11-07
Manager Wanted.

Trustworthy lady or gentleman 10 manage
business in this county and adjoining territory
for well and favorably known House of solid
financial standing. $40 straight cash salary
and expenses. paid each Monday by check
direct from headquarters. Expense money
advanced position permanent. Address.
MANAGER. Go MONoN BLDG. CHICAGO.
ILLINOIS
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1903-11-07
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.

TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST
Judicial District of the State of Nevada,
Lyon County.
In the Matter of the Estate of
Hugh Brady. Deceased.
JC Gallagher, executor of the last will and
testament of Hugh Brady, deceased. having
fled his final account of his administration
upon the estate of said deceased together with
a petition for an order confirming said report
and distribution of said estate. in accordance
with the provisions of the last will and tesla
ment of said deceased, it is ordered that all
persons interested in said estate of Hugh
Brady. deceased be and appear before said
District Court, at the court room thereof in
the town of Dayton, Lyon County, state OF
Nevada, on Monday, the 18th day of October:
A D. 1905 at the hour of ten o'clock a. m, of
said day, then and there to show cause. il any
they have, why an order confirming said re-
port, and of the distribution of the residue of
the said estate, in accordance with the pro
visions of said last will and testament, should
not be made.
1t is further ordered that a copy of this order
be published for three successive weeks, be
fore said 10Th day of October. 1903. in the
LYON COUNTY TIMES" newspaper printed
and published at Yerington, in said Lyon
County, Nevada.
Dated September p, 1903.
NJ. A. MURPHY,
District Judge
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1903-11-07

Items Of Interest Clipped
from exchanges and Con.
deased for Quick PerusaI.


ed on the hand by a pup and
blood poisoning has set in. His
left arm and side are badly in
tested and he is in a precarious
condition.
Charles H. Kelley has taken
preliminary action in bringing
suit for $4,000 against the
Truckee River General Electric
Company for the death of his
son, killed in that company's
employ last April in Carson.
Harry Egbert, who murdered
two men in Harvey county,
Oregon, three weeks ago, was
captured at American Falls,
Idaho, last Friday by Constable
Mccoy, of Elko. Rewards for
his arrest amount to over
$1,000.
The East Reno paper will
start publication December LIST.
1t will be known as the East
Reno Headlight. Messrs. Stew
art & McPhail will conduct the
publication. 1t will be Repub-
lican in politics. The Office build
ing is now being erected.
The Nye county grand jury
returned true bills for murder
against Arandall, Jackson, Will
son, Lang, Bradshaw and Schel-
lenberger, the Tonapah rioters.
Schellenberger was discharged
by Justice Lindsay at the pre-
liminary hearing. He has left
the country and is supposed to
be well on his way to Chicago.
Coloradans have purchased
100000 tons of tailings at Bull
lionville, Lincoln county, that
average $3.50 in gold and six
teen ounces silver the ton Ex-
tensive works tor treating them
are to be installed Several at
tempts heretofore made to ex-
tract the values of the tailings
proved futile. The bulk value of
them is over 100000.
The Yellow Aster mine, at
Randsburg, which shut down on
account of a strike about two
months ago, started up last
week with full complement of
men, both underground and in
the mill. The controlling inter-
est in the great property is held
by the Mooers and Singleton
families. The proprietors an
nounce that they will after this
crush 500 tons of ore daily.
The mill employs thirty-two
men.
The route of the Western
Pacific through Nevada, it is
being claimed, will traverse part
of Elko, Lander, Humboldt and
other Nevada counties, crossing
Reese River at Jacobville, thence
to Austin, crossing the Southern
Pacific near Wadsworth, thence
through Beckwith Pass at an
elevation of 5191 feet, thence
westward, following the Feath-
er River. The total length of
the road will be about 800 miles
and it will be built as nearly on
an air line as practicable.ap,e
A strange disease is causing
the death of sheep in the south
ern country. Harry Powell, one
of the large wool growers of
Antelope Valley, Mono county,
has been in Reno for a day or
two awaiting the result of the
analysis of the stomach of a
sheep brought with him. The
university professors are still at
work on it. Mr.. Powell has
already lost three hundred sheep
and other owners in his vicinity
find their flocks similarly affect
ed.-Journal.