West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-06-18

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Thomas StartEman. OF Carmel. was in
town Wednesday on business.
Ed NJ. Heermans is In Niorssntown. this
week attending commencement
X. ). LsRue OF West End. eontenplates
moving to Morsantown in the latter pact
OF summer.
The Cheat river is in the condition of a
man who has eaten a very extensive Christ
mas dinner. in other words it Is very full
The we, spell was very softenius on the
wild strawberries. which were unusually
plenty this season.
]. A. F. Everts. after spending several
years in Morgsntown. has returned to his
farm two miles west of Msnown
Clay Day, representing the H. c. Tun,.
son Map Company OF St, Paul, MINI, is
here this week with line of Sunday school
maps.
Miss Nellie Beavers returned from Tun.
melton this week. where she spent ten
days. the guest OF her sister. Mrs. Z. NJ.
Williams.
Ed. NJ Williams. one OF Tunnelton's
progressive business men, was here a few
days last week lie will open a new drug
store here about July ist.
Ben Bowermas,er slipped and sprained
his ankle severely during the ball game at
Newburg. Tuesday lie will be laid on
the shelf for repairs several days.
Miss Julia Murdoch has fitted up sewing
rooms at her home on High street. and will
90 into the dress making business mex,
Monday. She will be assisted by Miss Jen.
ME Brand.
Morgau,own has real trolley cars in
operation The exeitemen, among the
citizens. Tuesday, when the frs, car started
out has never been equaled in the history Of
the State since the time that the village Of
Fairmont got its first street car.
seety OF State w. NJ o. Dawson. wife.
and daughter. OF Charleston, are the guests
OF Mrs. Dawsons mother, Mrs Jane
Brown. this week. Mrs. Dawson will
attend commencement at Moreaniown this
week. but will return In a few days.
Mrs Carleton c. Pierce arrived in town
today. The many friends of the popular
Captain are still congraiulating him, though
his marriage took place several months ago.
They will be the guests OF Frank r. Pierce.
the Captains brother, for awhile.
J. w. Hull, Graduate optician, will be in
Kingwood June az at Exchange Hotel; aud
at Hotel Reedsville June IS. Any one
suffering from defective vision will do we'll
to see me, no charge for consultation aud
will guarantee TO fit you correctly with
glasses u you need them. J.w. HULL.
| Remember the Lot Sale. at Tunnelton,
Saturday. June s7th. You can buy
beautiful lot in the Mankins Addition OF
this thriving town. at your own price and
on easy terms. These lots will positively
| go to the highest bidder. Don't miss a
chance for safe and profitable invest
ment.
A number OF farmers from the Crab
Orchard country were In town Friday,
TO receive the second payment on their
coal lands. Several thousand dollars in
good hard coin of the realm was paid out
by the El&ins Syndicate. TO our farmers
for their coal, and most Of II was deposited
in the banks of the town.
ID. X. Jackson was severely bitten by one
OF the monkeys at the Kingwood Pharmacy
one day last week. Mr.. Jackson had the
monkey in his arms. when boy who had
been teasing the monkey came up behind
him. and the little animal became enraged
at once. and bit MIR. Jackson IN the hand
inhicting severe wound.
Charles Trickett who underwent a
dangerous operation at the Function
General Hospital some weeks ago, returned
TO his home here last week and is on the
high road TO complete recovery. This
Hospital has been unusually successful in
all kinds Of surgical cases aud deserves
the general patronage OF our people when
in need of such treatment
No man can ever make a mistake by in
vesiing in town lots. They can't get away
from you and increase In value while yor
sleep. No town in central West Virgins
has grown more rapidly than Tunneiton
and real estate has doubled and thrilled
there. IN the past two years. You are safe
in buying lot in the Mankins EDITION to
Tunnelton June a7lh. 1000 O'Clock a. m.
Ex-SheriG l.. C. Shaner OF Carmel. wa,
here several days last week looking after
some private business interests and
incidentally fixing up some fences for the
Republican primary next year. Mr.
1 ks a.. l..
for sheriff next year. and Messrs. Ford
Ridenour schaffer. and Hollis will have L
get busy. and stay that way from this on
as Mr.. Shafer is an old campaigner. and
I will show the whole field a strenuous time
The suit Of Thomas ct al ys. the u. S
Express Company for refusing to deliver :
key Of ale, was tried in Squire Morris Cour
Friday morning, and the plaintiff wa
awarded judgement for the costs, amount
ing to abou, s. 90 only. Under recen
ruling the u. S. Express Company will no
handle any liquors at all, when shipped from
points in West Virginia. so our thirsty popu
lace have TO get their irrigaiing elements b,
freight This is very SLOW and in case
fellow 60, snake bit he would die ten lime
before the remedy would &c, 10 10y freigh,
The case vas interesting IS test case.
law suit Of unusual interest was tric,
here Friday afternoon in Squire Morris
Court Mrs Margaret Crane sued the w
Va Northern X. r. CO. Tor t7so damage {,
her planning mill machinery. and the cas-,
was tried before Squire Scott FELTON,. a.
Justice Morris Is = relative OF Mrs Crane
so could not Try the case. The maobiner,
was shipped from Mofgantown on a Ga