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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-07-30
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instruction in Music
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Athletic Teams
Accommodations for Students at moderate
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Mrs. Emily Fairfax was born November
aS, 1917, and departed this life July "a.
1903, being s. years, 9 month ands 20 days
of age.
She was united in marriage to Franklin
b. Fairfax July ?, 1872 To this union
was born nine children, five of whom are
living.
Early in life she united with the NJ. p.
Church of Bethlehem, which membership
was later transferred to the NJ. f.. Church
of Reedsville. This is the brief and passing
record of another human life. 1t is also the
common record of deaths dongs with
which we are all SO familiar in the brief
language OF the press. Though they state
plain and solemn facts, yet they come to
the eye, the ear aud the heart of the reader
who stops moment to think as he hastily
glances over the column of death, as the
tolling knell of a warning bell, to remind
us that we, too, are treading with every
step, "funeral marches to the grave" But
sit is not all of life to live" And SO,
round the memory of this life which we
shall never cease to miss and mourn, linger
fragrance of good deeds, and the influence
OF right living, which remain halo of love,
a benson of blessedness aud peace upon the
five children, as we'll as upon wide circle
OF friends and acquaintance; an influence
felt and appreciated in life; n memory
revered and treasured as bright example
now.
II may be that death gives all there is of
worth to life. If those we press and strain
against our hearts could never die, perhaps
that love would wither from the earth. #
may be this common fate treads from out
the paths between our hearts the weeds of
selhshness and hate. And SO we would
rather "live and love where death is king
than have eternal life where love is not"
No more fitting example for proof of this
could be found than the life and death of
our aged mother. She never appeared
other than she was; never feigncd feelings
she did not possess. She was singularly
warm in her home affections. No husband
ever had more devoted wife, no children
a more indulgent mother, no community a
more worthy benefactor and citizen.
And now that her visible presence is re-
moved those who loved her feel as If a large
part of their own being has been suddenly
torn away and transferred to heaven. Blu,
the memory of what she was will be strength
and solaee 10 you, and there will be a power
beyond yourselves in the consecrated
memory she has left Her illness was brief
and only those whose hearts are radiant
with retrospeetions of well-spent life, and
whose ransomed sogls catch the gleamings OF
Paradise, could come down to the swelling
| Jordan triumphant as did our friend and
mother. She found secret pleasure in
dwelling upon Paul's dying words 'The
time of my departure is at hand; have
fought good fight, / have finished INV
course, kept the faith--henceforth there is
laid up crown which the Lord, the
righteous Judge, will give me at that day.
And, as If in answer TO these words, her
ransomed spirit went out beyond earth's
sight, to dwell forever above the music Of
earth's bells in that land where there IS nc
death and where parting never comes.
a FRIEND.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-07-30
Tmillrht

Correspondence Of The Argus.
J. ,. Hawley sold a fine horse 10 Lloyd
Zgler
Miss Jesse Pell Of Austen. is visiting AZ
J. NJ. Johnson's.
Miss Lotue Conlcy Of Piedmont is call.
ing on friends IN this vicinity
We notice the smiling face Of Ole
Bradshaw in our community Sunday even.
ing
We arc sorry to note the death Of Mrs
Emily Fairfax. who died AZ her home near
Reedsgiile Wednesday morning Jolly a..
1909
There is talk Of having Chudrens Day
40 Bethlehem some time IN August.
IENvfF May.
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In Memory Of Mrs. Emily Fairfax.


- - NtffHN
Her Suffering DER. her life i done.
e. Sadness aud death arc past:
She rests beyond the shining sun.
Where death can never blast
No more her kind advice well hear;
No more her love well know;
No more her loving ". rds OF cheer.
Upon this earth below.
IL was Gods will that she should leave
a world OF sin behind
And since we know IL was His will.
Our hearts should be resigned.
Sickness and death here may reign
And trials thickly stand:
But she is beyond the reach Of pain.
In heaven at Gods right hand.
Let tears and sorrow cease TO flow.
For God has called His own:
And let our hearts i'm every woe.
Still say. THY will be done"
Our friends. one by one, may leave.
And we feel left alone:
But we should not bitterly grieve.
Whenwe can meet around Gods throne
word OF encouragement to all our race
a blessed assurance given
Our Saviour has gone to prepare a place
That place Is home in Heaven.
ReedsyIle. July ~. 1903.
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CHEAT RIVER RAILROAD.
Davis EIkins Announces ihat Contract
Will Soon Re Let.
Extension Of the RowieSburg Road Down
To Mouth OF Muddy Creek.


Morgantown. w. Va. July as-Davis FL
kins President OF the NJ & K Railroad and
son OF Senator Stephen b. Eiklns. an
nounced here to-day that the company has
closed the deal Tor the right OF way Of the
Cheat River Railroad from Rowlesburg TO
the mouth OF Green's Run. including the
purchase OF the part already built to Man.
helm. Mr. Eikins will sail for Paris very
soon. 10 consult his father about important
matters regarding their large interests In
this state. and both will return together.
lie said to-day Before going will let the
contract for the grading OF the road down
CNeat 10 Muddy Creek. Work will begin
0eiore August 18th We will have trains
running before spring. II Is our intention
70 develop our coal holdings along Cheat
and Muddy Creek. The NJ & X will ex.
tend through Kingwood to Albrightsville.
Our headquarters. and the principal town.
will be AlbrighisviIle. This news OF rail.
road building created great interest in
horgsntown
This anthorltive news. coming through
Mr.. Elkins. will be OF great interest
Preston county people. who have long
since hoped to see the Cheat River RAN.
road completed
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-07-30
Deaths Doings.

The landmarks of our county are fast be.
ing removed. One by one they go. and
soon the links that united the beginning OF
our country's history with the present will
have dropped out aud we shall be severed
from that blessed influence which moulded
our civilization and religious freedom and
privileges. Rapidly are Preston's early
settlers and good citizens going, and very
soon all the early history that will remain
as heritage to us and our children will be
tradition at long, long range, and re-
corded history.
On the 23rd day of July, 1903. another
good woman took her departure in the per
son OF Mrs. Mary Cornwel. She was born
u years and 3 months. November IL. 1880,
she was married TO Francis NJ. Strahin.
Issue. Charles NJ. John NJ. and Hiram I.
Husband died November :. 1853. Married
Joseph Martin. April 40. 1866. Issue, Mary
4. and Philip b. Husband died 1870. Mar
ried Charles Cornwell. May I. 1879. To this
union one son was born. Edward S. Hus.
band died February IS 1899 She was the
mother OF six children and four OF them
survive her. She protested faith IN her
Redeemer over fifty years ago. and united
with the Missionary Baptist Church. was
baptized by the Rev. Conn. one OF the pio
neer preachers of this county. She lived a
Lille worthy OF imitation life consecrated
to her God. TO her family and neighbors.
Very we'll did her countymen know her,
therefore her life needs no eu.ogy from my
pen. | have been personally acquainted
with her for the last eighteen months. She
was. as knew her a plain, good woman,
who loved her home and family, Was in.
terssted in her neigbborhood and church.
aud filed her place in her own way without
afectation of caring for applause. Amid
her Affections. which were of the most
critical character she would say to those
that visited her Its all right God makes
no mistakes" She was wholly resigned to
her Fathers will without a single murmur.
She patiently waited till God called her
hence on the morning Of the 7oth, when she
passed away peacefully in a confidence OF
blessedness beyond. She leaves one
brother, three sisters and four children to
mourn their loss. May God tenderIy deal
with her children and kindred. and may all
meet above. The writer preached her
funeral on the 77d from Luke Io-4a. after
which she was laid away in the Herring
cemetery to await the resurrection OF the
just.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-07-30


The Preston Leader will make Us
debut next week and lead on 20
fame and CORY 10 the Republican.
ism Of ihe banner county. The Of.
hce Is located IN the Court House
Square IN the rear q the Kingwood
Bank, and consists % % snail
rooms formerly occupied b. Col.
x. W Monroe as a law ofice. The
machinery and material arrived
sometime since, and crowds the Of.
ice, 50 that you have 90 back iu
and back oua Messcrs James w..
White and Marshall G. Bovsrmss.
ter have charge and arc busIy en-.
gagged 10 hs.hg ~ The ouisi snd gsi.
ting ready % shine forth. They pro.
pose % issue the initial number
next Tuesday, Aug 4tb and uli
pabiiah tNice a-scck on Tuesday
sad Friday The form and size "a
the paper evil be 90 column folio
and the price. one dollar per wear.
The paper vHl be straight oui Re.
publican and aspire % dIsplsce The
Journal al thc organ a. ne parts
FOR this county Col Um White.
VII be editor and a. G. Bower.
master, business mansger The pa.
per and plant is owned By q com.
psny u about twenty nockholder.
ia different sections Of the county.
aud is called. The KIngw0od Pub
fishing Company The President
IS Jas i Daily Secretary and
Treasurer Arthur ] Keiso. both
young lawyers Of this place Homer
III Andrews, CLERK Ia The Bank
Kingwood, Vice President a TIE
Company.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-07-30

Old Grover Is stili in the ring II
he Is 81 years old. and a. usual
carrying out Republican policies.
He has another son. which arrived
last week. a living illustration OF
President Roosevelis advice on race
suicide. This makes two boys and
three girls in the Presidents
family.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-07-30
IslsTwsea. JsIy so. 1908


We note from the Marion county
financial statement for the past year
that the county paid out about one
thousand dollars 20 a. different men
for sheep killed and damaged by
dogs We doubt Il all the dogs in
the county are really worth that
much money
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-07-30

IL this issue will be found an in
teresting article taken from a daily
paper published in New York City.
in Italian. The clipping Is in re-
gard to the Italian colony now es-
tablished In Kingwood and We hope
our readers will all give il careful
perusal. We did not read the proof
on II very carefully and their may
be some mistakes in II.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-07-30
Sgw PESIrENTIARY LAW.

Il may not be generally known
that under the parole system adopt
ed by the West Virginia Legislature
all the prisoners in the State Peni-
Tertiary, except those under life
sentence may be released at the OPP
ton OF the Governor and the Board
they appoint. The new law went
into effect May q, and is beng es
tablished at the peniientiary by
Warden Haddox. In pursuance of
its provisions a prisoner may under
eessain conditions be paroled and
allowed TO return 10 his home and
resume hiss former occupation and
family relations but he must report
monthly 10 the warden OF the peni.
Tertiary. Should he be subject 10
complaint for any violation Of Law
or misconduct during provisional
release he may be arrested and re-
turned 20 she institution and his
case acted upon evidence of impro.
per or criminal conduct meaning
the end Of the parole. The parole
system will have a tendency to in
duee good behavior on the part OF
the prisoners and will often be help.
tol to relatives who are dependent
upon the prisoners for living. on
the other hand il may be used 70
set aside the verdict OF juries and
the sentence 81 courts and prevent
the Punishment solemnIy dscreed
against convicted criminals. Mon
roe Wafcbman.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-07-30

One Junior Frick Traction Frelae BE-.
paired and warranted in good funuinf
order. Price s7go terms 30 suit. O1c Rus
sell Portable 90 horse power eco. one
Steam Hay Balcr ~ ~ one Aaltman srf
Taylor - Thrcshcr for steam or horse
power t1oo- fuu one season and waffautoI
in good running order O1c horse power
Dingley Woodbcrry $50 One l0t Of LARGO
band wheels half price
WV " KxcAtD
State MANAGER
Cameron Marshall Co Wv
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-07-30

The State Camp OF the National
Guard for West Virginia. will be
he'd at PaSkersburg this year again
instead Of Huntington, on account
OF the smallpox in the latter city.
II was reported epidemic and sever.
al deaths and the Governor sent a
medical expert to Huntington "a ex-
anime into the situation and report,
the result was a change in the pro-
gam. Charleston would have Sc
cured the Camp but for the street
car strike. so Parkersburg gets II
again.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-07-30

OF The Mountain State Business College,
Cumberland, Md, begins September 2, /,
and Send for our new art catalogue.
a. &. SfsE, President.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-07-30
AcRosTIc.

Must resign my breath
And close these mortal eyes.
Repose must in the arms Of DEATH
Yes. till God shall bid me rise.
Crying, as ny to the skies,
20, death where is thy sting ?"
Recall the thought. shall arise
Now to meet my glorious King
Where bitter sorrows piercing stings
Fer come to be thrust into my breasti
Let me take the mornings wings
Let me ny away and be at rest
n. p. HARDwAY. her Pastor.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-07-30

work and durability have ihc sole aron
cT iof this and adjoining counties Don
buy any other until you investigate tho
merits OF ibis machine. Send postal card
and viii deliver you one on trial
Dealers and Agents wanted Write Tor
Terms
L. o. KEENER
lRONrOWN W Va
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-07-30

The ghost that haunted the new
library building a. the University a.
Morgantown has been caught and
found 10 be some students
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-07-30

The County Court Of Monongalia
county held a special session last
week and appropriated S. 900 for a
Soldiers Monument to cost tio, 900
and be erected on the court house
square same as here in Haywood,
with the understanding that the
other $4,000 is TO be raised by pop
ular subscription. This is more
liberal than Preston county and
Monongalia is not nearly as rich q
county as Preston.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-07-30

There is already trouble over the
new style Of holding teachers exam
nations. The State Board in ses-
sion at Charleston examining and
grading manuscript, found evidence
OF wholesale fraud in some counties.
Over thirty certificates are held up
from one county, as the manuscripts
were all alike, showing collision
: and assistance from each other or
local examiners. These would be
teachers, will likely be put out Of
business for the present
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-07-30

Great CONSERVATION and indigna-
ton is reported among the teachers
OF Harrison county, as the resul, Of
the examination held some time
since. The County Superintendent
of Schools received the certificates
this week from the State superin-
tendens, and there vas bot one No.
out OFF, who passed. Many Of
them were old teschen Who had
been teaching and holding No. 9
certificates for years. There we're
70 failures and the rest received
No. twoE and threes.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-07-30

Pope Leo XIII the venerable
head Of the Catholic church died in
Rome. Monday Of last week, after
weeks Of serious illness. He was
in his oath year and his death is a
great loss TO the christianity and
civilization OF the whole world.
The funeral was held Saturday with
imposing ceremonies and the whole
Catholic world is in mourning for
the beloved head OF the church.
He leaves an immense fortune.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-07-30
Lot Sale al RcclSVi|le
ON
SATURDAY, AUGUST |. 1908.

We desire to say to the public THAI
we are not an organized lot sale
company, but own the land off of
which we propose to sell these lots
and for the reason that we regard
Reedsvllle as one Of the most health
ful, beautiful and in all respects de-
s1rable locality in Preston county for
q large town, we have decided to give
the people Of the county and elsewhere
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-07-30

lrontown W Va. April o. teot.
This Is TO certify that /. T. 81 Kcener rrf
one Of his Gee Whiz Washing Machines .n
on trial and we liked ii SO we'll fhat we
Kept 10. and bought seven more one for
each Of my daughters and daughters in law.
Tour OF whom reside near here and thee 10
whom machines are 90 be- shipped Go fnd.
ana. believe them 10 be the best washer
on the market to day and think you would
not make mistake BY buying one
Yours respectfully
ANEOH 1rTsrnan
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-07-30
The New improved
GEE WHIZz WASHER

Is the Wash
or in the world.
Lined with non
orOslve ralyan
ned metal in
surfing BE- not 90
leak Noted Tor
its easy running
ease on clothing
fast uncqualcd
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-07-30


One Of the most picturesque and
spectacular characters Of the country
died in Kentuokey last week. n
was old General Cassius NJ. Clay
who expired Tuesday night in his
03rd, year Re was Minister 10
Russia for = number Of years and q
prominent man a generation ago,
but when he came back from Russia
he brought Russian woman with
him as his mistress and has been
acting badly ever since, So that bis
family we're completely estranged
from him. Then again a few wears
ago he married a sixteen year old
girl that he had adopted aud this
brought on lot Of fresh trouble
that kept the old man ia hot water
to the end Of his stormy career.
lie was undoubtedly crazy for
several years before his death
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-07-30

The Cole Younger and Frank
James Wild West SHOW exhibits a.
the Island Park in Wheeling 20 day.
at p. m. and 8 At night. With q
big free stree, parade thrown in.
Their aggregation, Of Gov boys.
indians, ponies, bronchos and out
laws, is well worth seeing Cole
Younger has paper back edition
OF his picturesque career, written
by himself and for sale AZ each per.
Torrance. The show is well az.
tended and they are making money.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-07-30
AN OPPORTUNITY TO SECURE
A GOOD INVESTMENT IN A GROWING TOWN

posters announcing this sale Morganown and
nswooo * X passes directly through property thus
mat the Railroad is already through it,
oese 10 correct this and surveyed lines
SAID Railroad property and other surveyd IT,
very close to it, and either of the lines through s,
doubt that - MINUS" ~ "e'e "
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A Railroad Station will be
Established on this

o are larger than the regulation lots being
not suit We will be to anyhow - " ~ w
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1903-10-03
THE ORIGINAL WILBUR
OPERA COMPANY.

On next Monday evening, October
8, the famous Wilbur Opera Com
pany opens an engagement at the
Capital Theatre of four nights and
three matinees. The Wilbur Opera
Company this season is larger and
has a better cast of principals than
it ever brought to this city. Such
names as Gus Vaughn, Chas.
Vaughn, W. A. McGraw, Charley
VanDyne and the Misses Richard
son, Langdon, Hunt and Wisdom as
principals, are familiar to lovers of
comic opera in every city. The
chorus this season is composed Of
pretty and shapely girls, who can
sing. A pleasing feature of the
Wilbur's performance is that no
waits occur between the acts. AS
soon as the curtain drops on the
different acts of the opera, the
vaudeville artists claim attention.
AS a special feature in this line,
Miss Ethel Hunt, the Austria ian
beauty, has been engaged, and does
q novel pleasing act. Mr.. Harry
Hoffman, the musical director, has
composed new march, which is
led by Miss Hunt, who is assisted
by the chorus with new costumes
and pretty light effects, which
make it dazzling novelty. Every
thing is new this season but the
prices, which are on the popular
scale. 10, 20, 30 and 50c.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1903-10-03

ADJUSTMENTS.

The new Railroad Jack" Com
pany, which is to appear at Capital
Theatre Saturday matinee and
night augurs well for the manage
ment of the fortunate house which
secured this attraction. All the east
ern cities have laughed themselves
sick over the adventures of Jack
Rageles, the humorous tramp.
1t has been well tried and proven
successful vehicle to enrich it's
author, and at the same time give
the public who have been lucky
enough to see it, an unlimited value
for the money they eXpend to sit it
through. The fact is they could
not be satisfied TO see a portion
only for the play so abounds in fun,
satire and all the elements that
combine to make an amusing con-
nected story, that to miss portion
Of it Is an aggravatiOn. This sea-
son Manager Caufman has selected
the thespian favorites for Rail
road Jack" with the utmost care.
Each artist has been engaged for
his or her well known ability and
ttCI OUt StltCteu 10 pOTVTdy the va
rious characters allotted TO them.
The story is unfolded bit by bit
until the announcement. The eli
max of every act a side-spbtter and
the roars of laughter are spontane-
Gus and full of comic situations.
This year the management prom
Uses treat. All the specialties are
new, songs, dances, scenery, me-
chanical effects and music in every
form sufficient i'm number To please
the most fastidious taste. and eX-
cellent in quality To satisfy the
most eXacting. The most sensa-
tional scene on the American stage
takes place during the last act. A
lady is thrown into II cage with u
q large and ferocious lion and rescued
from under his very paws by the
tramp in full view of the audience.
Duke. the largest lion in captiv-
ity, will be drawn through the
principal streets of this city Satur-
day at II o'clock. Prices ~, 80 and
90 at might. Matinee 10 and 20 cents.