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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-24

! ON AN
ICEBERG

T<HIs is In substance the story OF
Ray Lambertson. Nova Scotia
II lad OF eighteen. who was taken
OF an iceberg at sea by pass.
lug ship and treated In Bellevue hos
pital;
Father and l went out fishing on
Christmas eve last from Clarks bar
bor. We were after mackerel and
were doing well, but had not been long
out when bay OF Fundy fog sur
rounded US, and we concluded to put
back. After cropping our way east for
half an hour we struck against some
thing, or something struck against us,
and was thrown clean overheard. l
know now that the keel Of our boat col
lided with the spur OF an iceberg.
When rose TO the surface I heard the
old man shouting, but i couldn't an
swer him. and Il seems TO me that the
spur got between us I'm the first place
and then we were separated altogether
by the entire berg. I managed TO get
on a ledge OF the berg and maintain
myself there by bracing my shoulder
against slight projection overhead.
When thought 1 was on top tho berg
would keel over until found myself
on the side, and at one time Il turned
a complete somersault and threw me
once more into the water. had
good mind 10 give up then and accept
what seemed my fate. but thought OF
the folks at home and that my father
being probably drowned tho family
would have TO depend on me. So
made another effort The berg was
rolling and presented many sharp
points here and there. one OF which
seized and by its means lifted myself
to the ledge from which had been
thrown.
"Realizing thnt could not maintain
myself I'm that position. climbed once
more 10 the top and this time found
myself I'm a saucer shaped cavity.
Whipping ont my knife. I hacked away
for dear life until had scooped out
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-24
cranberry and Apple sauce,

Tnkc one quart OF cranberries, two
cupfuls OF sugar. two cupfuls OF wa.
ter. Pick over the berries carefully
and wash In cold water. Put them
into a porcelain lined saucepan. with
enough water TO cover and cook until
tender Then add the sugar and re-
move from the stove just as soon as
the sugar has been dissolved. Serve
hot or cold. Select the berries careful.
ly; boil them slowly without stirring.
II treated I'm this way they Will retain
their shape and the sauce Will be clear
and transparent
Apple sauce is for roast goose. Peel
and core six tart apples. Put them In
TO saucepan and Just cover with wa.
ter. Boil until tender. then press
through n colander. Add teaspoon.
ful OF butter, dash OF nutmeg or elm
namon and sweeten to taste.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-24

"lcs. ! know" the girl interrupted
sympathctically "rhe janitor told me.
! am 80 sorry" The man found her
pity very sweet.
Il don't want TO trouble you" she
went on. but ann looking for one OF
my Christmas presents which Is lost.
strayed or stolen. II must have come.
for my cousin writes that II was mailed
some days ago.
instinctively Lane spread his hands
over the dainty trifie lying In his lap.
Yes. the pillow hid II from view.
1T Is a handkerchief case made OF
purple silk. AS our names look some
thing alike. thought Il might have
como TO you by mistake" She looked
at him expectantly.
Now. Lane had been mentally plau-
ming how he might keep that handker-
chief case. He was n thief In every
thing but the deed. But he could not
answer those searching brown eyes
with lie. Yes have II. thought
IL was mine" And he held II out weak.
iy. Then sudden inspiration came 10
him. Il wish you would let me keep
It." he said pleadingly. II will buy you
anything else I'm its place that you like"
Miss Lanes color deepened. "whyY''
she asked wonderingly.
Because" he said vehemently. "it's
the only Christmas present shall have.
l have been lying here In the dusk Inn
agining who might have sent II TO me.
and can't bear TO give II up l would
not care so much IL l was I'D and
around. You don't know how blue e.
fellow gets shut up here all alone. Lit
tie things come to count lot"
He looked so helpless lying there on
the couch that the girls heart went out
to him. and she had fashion OF fol.
lowing her heart more readily than her
head. "You poor feiIowr' she said gen.
tly. II know just how you feel. You
shall keep the handkerchief case. Cous-
In Laura Will never know, and l have
several others. And you must count It
as real Christmas present from me.
Only don't give me anything In It's place
except to wish me merry Christmas
when | come down to see you I'm the
morning. will bring some OF the good
les from my home box. They will make
you forget all about the ankle"
She hurried away. Lane did not know
that II was because she wished TO hide
tears brought to her eyes by tho dumb
look OF gratitude on his face And he
lay back and wished that the morrow
might come.
Before another Christmas the two
hats We're empty. Mr. and Mrs. Lane
We're keeping house In large Hat on
the ground door. His wife always de-
clares that he stole her heart and the
handkerchief case at one and the same
time on that memorable Christmas eve.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-24
DOLLY
HANGING
HOLLY

WITH Polly sSanccd to DO hangins
w tho holly.
W With Polly the roguish. with Polly
tho ally:
with Polly. who's Drumming with froiie
and folly.
A auip ON her lip and jcst In her eye
The wind Il was srievins. and shadows
were weaving
Their dark web without oer tho face OF
the sky.
within Il was merry with green leaf and
berry.
And Polly. close by. with a CLEAN in her
eye.
"rhis holly. know. sir. YOU wish mIstle-
toe. sirl"
Cried Polly as o'er us wreath We hung
high. y
! looked at her. laughing. to see were she
chatting.
And. oh. what a CLINT there shone out
from her eyei
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-24

FAILING OFF.
still deeper hollow. and after much
hard work ! succeeded IN gathering
quite n pile OF pebbles and sea weed.
on which rested my feet Meantime
my body from the waist up was ex-
posed. Ever, at this ! was In danger
OF falling out or Off when the berg
rolled over. as It frequently did. was
therefore obliged 70 be constantly on
the alert Exhausted from my cxer-
tions and though fearing that sleep
might mean death, could not resist
the drowslness that came over me; 80
] fell asleep. When I awoke after n
few hours II was night, and the stars
were In the sky. Though my hands
and feet were numbcd, did not feel
as cold as one might imagine II Is
useless describing my sensations.
thought OF the sad Christmas mother
and the Kids would pass without me
and. perhaps. without the old man. and
| prayed 20 God to save me- / was
glad when the morning came Christ.
mas mofDing--but suffered fearfuliy
from hunger and thirst, especially from
thirst Christmas day passed over me
like Christmas eve, and at the dawn
OF the Goth ] gave up hope. But one
should never despair even though hun
dreds Of miles ont at sea on an ice
berg. for that evening was taken or
the berg by boat from the barkentinc
Sea Serpent. commanded by Captain
Ferguson, and bound for the Azores.
The captain treated mc well. and after
rtaying on the Azores n few weeks
came TO New York IN Liverpool brig
antine
''rhat Is about alI," concluded The
young fisherman from Noyo Scotia
And, shy. doctor, ! don't waat to
spend no more Christmas days on n
berg."-w Washington Post.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-24
ORIGIN OF XMAS GREENS.
They Were Used at Christmastide g
Five Centuries Ago.

StNc centuries ago.
The use OF eyorgreens at Christmas
time is older than the Christmas tree,
the Christians seeming to have copied
1t from their pagan ancestors. In a
very old book we find this reference TO
the use OF eyergreens at Christmas
time; Against the feast of Christmas
every mans house. as also their parish
churches. were deckcd with holme,
ivief bayes and whatsoever the season
OF the year afforded 10 be green. The
conduits and standards OF the streets
were likewise garnIshed, among tho
which read that in the year 14i4. by
tempest of thunder and lightning, to-
ward the morning OF Candlemas day,
at the Leadcnhall. In Cornhill, n stand-
ard OF tree. being set up In the midst
OF the pavement, fast In the ground,
nailed full OF hoime and iyie, for dis
port or Christmas to the people, was
torn up and cast down by the mallg-
nant spirit. as was thought, and the
stones OF the pavement all about were
cast in the streets and Into divers
houses. so that the people were sore
aghast at the great tempest st"-LesIic's
Weekly.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-24
OS T., n
STRAYED
OR STOLEN
BY MARY WINTHROP

tcopyrisht. iso2. by T. c. Mcciurel
~"HE man who said that big
apartment house was vii
lage in itself didn't know a
thing about II. or else he had
never been I'm village. Lordl would
say II was a collection OF hostile camps.
with japitor as the only means OF
communication
by way OF emphasis for his words
Frank Lane threw across the room the
gayly illustrated magazine he had been
pretending 10 read. Ii landed with a
crash. bringing with II 10 the floor n
small vase which stood OH the corner
OF the mantel. Broken bits OF porce-
lain rolled in all directions.
The young man started 10 his feet
The vase was one OF his childish rel
les. Every bit was precious. But he
sank back with groan. He had for
gotten his sprained ankle.
The pain In Il made him remember
IL was almost intolerable for few mo-
ments- But that was not what brought
the tears TO his eyes-tenrs OF weak
ness and loneliness. He was remem-
bering that II was the day before
Christmas and that he was shut up In
his bachelor apartments with sprain-
ed ankle. A solitary dinner at the club
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-24
sauce For riu,n puaa,ar.

-Four tablespoonfuls OF butter, whites
OF two eggs, one cup powdered sugar,
one gill OF brandy and one gill of boil.
Ing water. Cream the butter. add grad
ually the sugar. and beat until white
and light. Add the whites, one at a
time. beating all the while. When
ready 20 serve add the brandy and wa.
ter. Stand I'm a basin OF boiling water
over the fire. stir until creamy. and II
IN ready for use.
A sauce without brandy Is made ns
follows: One tablespoonful OF corn
starch. one tablespoonful OF butter, one
pint of boiling water, one egg. onc-half
cup OF sugar. Put cornstarch. egg and
sugar In n bowl and mix them well.
Pour over them the boiling water and
stir over the fire until thick. Add any
fiavoring.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-24

ne readers Of this paper will be pleased
20 learn that there Is al least one dreaded
disease that science has been able % cure
in az rs siagcs and that Is Cafarrh. Halls
Sata'th cure y ne oniY positive cure nov
known 10 the medical fraternity. Catarrf
beiug constit0tionai diseases. requires 4
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Core n taken internally, acting dircctiy
upon the blood and mucous snrfaceg of fbs
system. hereby destroying the foundation
Of the disease and eiying the pafieot
strength by building up the constitution
and assisting nature in doing Is work
The propfietors have 50 much faith in its
curative powers that they Offer one Bnnd
rcl Dollars for anJ case that if fails 10 cure
Send Tor list Of testimonials
y. j. CHeNEv Co. Toledo o.
Sold BY Druggists &c
HaIIs EamIIY pllls are The best
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-24

Ascum-- What did that rich old uncle
OF yours give you for Cbristmasf somo
thing useful. I'll bet
Hauskeep-Yes; a little device for saw
Ing coal bills.
Ascum-Ahl An arrangement 10 at
tach TO the heater.
Hanskecp-No; 20 keep on my desk
It's bin fiIc. Philadelphia Press
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-24

The pleasant 20 take and harmless One
Minute Cough Cure gives immediate relief
~ on cases of Cough. Group and LaOrippc
because il does not pass Immediately into
the stomach. but takes effect right "a the
seat Of the trouble. IL draws out the
inflammation. heals and soothes and cures
permanently b. enabling the lungs 10 con.
tribute pure life-giyine and life sustaining
oxygen 70 the blood tissues Dr. Armstrong
u Della. Tex. prescribes u daily and says
there q no better cough remedy made.
Sold by Wm NJ. Dent & Co. Ncwbnre
kinswood Pharmacy, Kingwood.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-24

= = = .1@1-1 y" . ~
is the value 81. Al. Iiedaie Summcfion. S
q. pieces on DeWiu's Witch Hazel Ssivc
lie says n had tho piles for - years. I
tried many doctOrs aud medicines bat al
failed except DcWitts Witch Hazel Salve.
u cured me- IL isa combination Of the
healing properties Of Witch Hazel with
aniisep'ics and emoiiicnts relieves and
and proiruding piles. sores cuts. bruises
eczema salt rheum aud an skin diseases
sold oy Wm. Al. Dent & Co. Newburo
kingwood Pharmacy kingwood. ~
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-24

Digests al classes Of food tones and
Strengthens the stomach and digestive
organs. Cures Dyspepsia. Indigestion.
blood health and strength Kodoi Dys.
pcpsia Cure gcbuilds wornout tissues. pnri.
hes strengthens and sweetens the stomach.
Gov. O ". Atkinson Of w Va. SAYS. ~
have used number Of bottles Kodol Dyspep
tive and indeed powerful remedy for sfoua.
sch ailments. recommend u 70 my friends
Sold BY Wm. ~. Dent & Co. Newbure;
kingwood Pharmacy, kingwood. "a
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-24

Finch cards for sale a, the Argus Print
ing House At 50 cents per set or sent post.
paid for 90 cents. Stamps may be sent for
convenience. We cannot send them by
mail for 50 cents as The postofiice charges
u cents postage on each set and Il more
Than takes the profit Of ten cents per pack
70 mail them. We can stand 10 lose tho
odd cent ana The trouble Of wrapping and
mailing. All mail orders must he accom-.
panied by 90 cents per set.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-24

Christmas In tho West Indies Is very
well observed. To meander about
among palm trees or orange groves and
fields OF sugar cane on Christmas day,
with the thermometer at 90 degrees in
the shade, certainly has the zost OF
novelty to n nortberner. If you are In
tho British West Indies ON Christmas
day your attention will be most attract-
ca In all the Christmas gatherings Of
which you form a part. whether in the
streets. the home or the church. by the
close association Of whites and blacks
The "color ilnc" r. not a live question
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-24

Silver or silver and glass toilet arti-
.cles are always acceptable 10 women
Some Of them are brush. comb. powder
box, cold cream jar. buttonhoolx. curl.
ing Iron, glove stretcher. atonizer. per-
fume Jar. vnsciine holder and haipin
case
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-24
ohsi.tmas In the west.

Deadshot Dick = Any fun I'm Bar
Creek on Christmas, Bnlf
Grizzly Blll-Waal, we had a purity
big Christmas tree.
Dcadshot Dick-Anytbing OF much
account hangin' on it7
Grizzly Blll-Threo boss thieves and
two Chineymcn.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-24

All han the genial time Of year
When every heart f. Kind,
When far and near there is good cheer
And care r. left behind.
Old fcuds forgot, old hates aside.
Now hearty clasps Of hand,
Whilc far and vide at Christmaetlde
Love reigns throughout tho land.
Forgive forget. a truce TO pride;
Hcnicd hrs All friondship's rifts
At gny Yuictido on every side
We're worked" for Christmas gifts
New York Journal
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-24
Then ne TooE Anotber.

Comfort Brown-Don't you think IL
nonsensicaI-all this kissing under the
mistlctoe7
Thomas Tubbs-Sure thingl But a
little nonsense now and then is rel
ished by the best OF men-and womeni
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-24
The oaIy one In Captivity.

Museum Patron - Well. what new
freak have you for the holidays7
Manager-The rarest thing on earth
the man who doesn't buy more Christ
mas presents than he can afford
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-24

Christmas day begins 81 the middle
OF the Pacific ocean on the one hun
dred and cighiIcth parallel Of latitude.
and there is where Santa Claus starts
and ends his great and only Journey Of
thc year
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-24

"Chris'mus kin be. made so much
pleasanter ef the stern parunt will on'y
let his min wander back tew the time
when he made dash fur the ole chin.
neypiece himself" says Ole Nutmeg.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-24

The church was beautifully decorat-
ed with Christmas greens and the air
was lHden with their odor. As the
service was about 70 begin little Kitty
pulled her mothers sleeve and said I'm
an awe stricken tone, "Oh, don't It smell
folcmnr' Christian Work.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-24
A Juvenile rmpre..,or.

I'm be glad when I'm grownup
man" said the thoughtful youngster.
"Wby?"
"Because then can get my Christ.
mas presents without having TO be
good beforehand. Washington Star.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-24

Down in Texas AZ Yoakom. Is bic dry
goods hrm o. which Mr. J. NJ. Halier il The
head. Mr.. Hallcr on one Of his trips East
10 buy goods said 70 a friend who was with
him in The palace car. Here take one OF
these Little Early Risers upon retiring and
you will be np early In the morning feeling
good IT, For the dark crown" taste head
ache and that logy feeling DeWiits Little
Early Risers are The best pills 70 use.
sold by VIM NJ. Dent 4 Co. Newbuf3.
kingwood Pharmacy. Klngwood. -
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-24
Notice

Organs cleaned .and repaired. Alway,
keep in stock fcli line Of repairs. Cal
on o. address. GEoKcE A FFDFRRe.
u GladesviIlc, w. Va.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-24

German children do not. ns a general
practice. hang M their stockings
Christmas eve. but use their fathers
big boots Instead
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-24

Though some are dead and some are fed
To lands OF summer over sea,
The holly berry keeps his red,
The merry children keep their glee.
They hoard with articss secrecy
This gift for Maudo and that for Molly.
And Santa Claus he turns the key
On Christmas eve. Heigh-ho. the holly
Amid the snow the birds are hed:
The snow iies deep on land and len.
The skies arc shining overhead:
Tho robins tame that was 30 free
Ear north az home tho HARLEY bree"
They brow they give the hour 10 folly.
How "rtab and Allen cam 10 prce,"
They sing. we sing. Heigh-ho. the hoIIyl
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-24

spacer Give me synonym for tho
word Christmas.
Pepper (moodily)--Brokel
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-24

How lIke tho rose petals on which the boo
settles
Her checks wcrcl Her lips were the
holly fruits dye.
BE Il mistietoe. dear. a minute or so,
dearl"
"A minuteg' brcathed Polly. with mirth
In her oyc.
So It's. oh. to be handling tho holly with
Polly.
with POLLY tho mischiovous. Polly tho
siyl
With Polly. the genius OF all that In Jolly.
A lure on her lip and with love In her
eyel
Clinton scoliard In Smart Set.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-24

Friends let us pay the wonted fee.
The yearly tithe Of mirth. be jollyl
Tt is n duty 30 70 he.
Though hair We sigh. Heigh-ho. the
hcilyi
Andrew Lang
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-24
Do You Enjoy
What You Eat ?

You can eat whatever and whenever you
Ike II you take Kodol. BY the use OF this
remedy disordered digestion and diseased
stomachs arc so completely restored to
health, and the full performances Of their
functions naturally. that such foods as would
lie one into q double-bow-knot arc eaten
without even a "rumbling" and with posi-
tive pleasure and enjoyment. And what IL
more these foods are assimilated and
transformed into the kind OF nutriment that
Is appropriated by the blood and tissues.
Kodol Is the only digesisnt or combination
Of dIgestants that win digest al classes OF
food. In addition TO this fact, II contains. IN
assimilstiye form. the greatest known tonic
and rcconstructive properties.
kodol cures indigestion, dyspepsia and az
disorders arising thercfrom.
Kodol Digesfs What You Eat
Makes the Stomach Sweet.
Bottles only. Regular sire. 81 90. holding az tirncs
ne trial size. which sells Tor so cents.
prspersd ~ q. o. nswlFT q co.. chicsGs. N
The Kingwood Pharmacy. Tunnei,on
supply Co. DR.. w M Dent kewburQ
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-12-24
JULIUS X. MONROE,
Surveyor of Lands
hINGWOOD, w. VI.

WI snswef calls Tor land Surveying from sny
Pa.ts ot ,te tne county promptly and a. reasonable
accurately made fromde or field notes. Law.
ing out and grading pixies, country roads ana
tounoaNons. etc Correspondence solicited.
WANFED-SEVERAL PERSONS OF
Character and good reputation in each
state Tone in this county rcquifedl to repre-
sent aud advertise old established wealthy
business house OF solid financial standing.
salary szf.oo weekly with expenses addI
uona, AT payable in cash direct each Wed.
nesday from head Offices Horse and car
fge furnished when necessary. References.
Enclosed selfaddfessed envelope. Colonial
Co, 354 Dearborn ST., Chicago. z6t
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-02

is politically, many so-called Demo-
Gratis elsewhere say nothing good
can come to the party by nomlnat7
ing.on the State ticket a Democrat
resident of this district.
All these things | have heard said
about us up here in the mountains.
II should prefer that my candidacy
should not thus be handicapped;
but If it were otherwise would not
for the reason FIRST stated, be a
candidate.
4 am constantly receiving letters
from friends who are partial to-
wards me, and for whom l have the
profoundest respect and whose
friendship I value beyond my pow
ers to express, urging me TO be a
candidate, and II IS for this reason
that I make This public ANNOUNCES
ment d my determination 70 apan.
don the contest Yours truly
AeEs r, hhAek
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-02
TWO FIRES
Occur Within Few Minutes Of
Each Other.
Occupants of One Of The Build
ings Had Very Marrow
Escape.

Two 6res occurred iRthe city
about ? O'Clock Tuesdg morning
The 6rst was houye'on Durrett
Avenue, owned by Judge w. ?.
Wiufree, and occupfd by Mr.. Ben
Luckett. The buAding Fad its
! contents we're. .oyed. When the
family awoke the DOM was tull of
smoke and the occupants had a
very narrow escape. The building
was partially cvered by insurance
and Mr.. Lucjett had a policy Of
5000 on his frniture. While the
FIRE departmeit was engaged at
this fire anotbir alarm was turned
in from Nofh Virginia street.
ThisAhouse 'elongedto Judge J. l..
Daeg. Of cuisiana, and was occu-
nied ~ Z. Greer, Jr. Mr. Greer
vas 3nt in New Orleans and his
fa we're alone in the building.
-. ottage, together with nearly
IF its contents were burned.
Judge Dagg had $500 insurance on
The building.
1t is not known how either fire
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-02
DOING WELL,
Is a Christian County Boy in
California.

Mr.. T. A. Andrews, a young
man who was born in this county
81 years ago, is now living at Kern
City, Cal, doing well in the rail
road business. He writes his uncle,
Mr.. e. d. Jones, that he is superin-
teudent of the S. P. Ry. shops,
working 200 men, and that his
salary is $500 a year. He has
been in the West for several
years.
Mr.. Andrews was brother-in-
law Of Chas. d. Davis. also of this
county, who died in California
about month ago. He writes that
Mr.. Davis was prosperous and left
an estate of $12,O to his wife and
child.