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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-09-02
PLUCKY LITTLE GIRL.
She Conducts Small Truck Farm
and Takes Care of a Family
of Seven People.

With the responsibility of a family
OF seven on her diminutive shoulders,
little Eleanor Keefauver, of 10 North
Fifty-seventh street, West Philadel-
phia, is making plucky fight for ex-
istence, and already she is known as
the youngest and one of the most sue
cessful farmers in America
This small farmer is only twelve
years old, and yet she carries the re-
sponsibility in supporting her family
with the light-heartedness Of the
wealthiest and most care-free little
girl in America.
Little Eleanor operates an extensive
truck patch, and the product she gath
ers she sells from door to door, and by
this means earns, during the summer,
at least $40 week, besides supplying
enough to last all through the year.
the table at home with vegetables
enough to last all through the yetr.
Her father is 81 paralytic, and though
it is true that there is little Keefau-
yer boy who brings home every Satur-
day few dollars from a stocking
factory where he works, and that Mrs.
Keefauver does an occasional job OF
laundering, still Eleanor is the main
support of this poor family.
Every morning she digs and hoes on
her small farm, and every afternoon
she pushes through the streets with
her little go-cart, selling her fresh and
excellent vegetables.
She has host of regular customers.
and these customers wait for her every
day. They do well to wait for her.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-09-02
EARTHQUAKES OF 1872.
Traces of Them Still to Be Seen in
Missouri, Where Recent Shocks
Have Occurred.

The earthquake shocks reported
the other day from the country ly-
ing about ST. Louis recall the stories
Of the great disturbances that took
place early in the past century out
in that part Of the country. During
1S11-none of the authorities on tap
hereabout seem willing to note the
exact date-shaking began in the
earth in New Madrid county, Missou-
ri, region running about 300 miles
south from the mouth of the Ohio
river. The quaking continued until
March, 1912, says the Hartford Cour-
ant. 1t was curious and at times very
severe. The ground split in assures,
sometimes as much as half a mile
long; the surface rose in some parts
and sank in others so much SO that
day. Scientific Investigators say it
was the longest disturbance of the
kind on record as occurring remote
from volcano. A submerged and
swampy tract to-day marks it's
field of activity. The cause, has, of
course, never been discovesed. and a
queer incident of its history is that
the commotion ceased March 26, 1912,
the same day that Caracas, away
down in South America, wGs de-
stroyed by an earthquake. For
months the shaking went on as reg
ularly as the ague on new settler
The people were terror-stricken, and
men Of science were COMPOUNDED. But
for generations nobody thought of a
recurrence of the trouble. This agi-
tation, which sets plates dancing out
that way, must tend to make some of
the old inha bitants bit uneasy
themselves.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-09-02
THE AMERICAN BEAUTY.
A Composite Made of Photographs Of
Society Women Noted for Their
Attractiveness.

Both in its modelling and compost
ton the typical American face is en-
tirely distinctive. A characteristic
style in architecture or literature in
the United States remains perhaps to
be developed, but the American char
acter, temperament, spirit, call it what
you will, has already stamped itself
indelibly on our physiognomy. The
American woman as a type is famous
for beauty touched with intelligence
And although the type is comparative
ly new her character is indicated as
Enthusiastically as that of any of her
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-09-02
CHAPTER Y.

The Wright place was one of the
Oldest homesteads in the country but
neither time nor war had dismantled
it of its old-time grandeur. The
sharper tints of the dwelling had
been toned down, and there was left
the soft reposefulness and aristocrat-
ic old age. Good care had been taken
of it by the Wrights, who had kept
it in thorough repair and enhanced
its interior decoration. The long
avenue, sentinelled by trees, leading
to the house, was scrupulously gray
el]ed, the trees were trimmed with
care, and the lawn in summer was
as smooth and soft to the eye as
green silk.
The house itself was an example
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-09-02

too, for she always brings them truck
that mas been gathered but few
hours.
Eleanor's farm is loaned to her by
the Philadelphia Vacant Lot Cultiva-
ton association, charity Of an unusu-
ally benefcent kind. This association
has two hundred acres of vacant land
that certain wealthy Philadelphians
have intrusted to it until the time when
they shall need the land to build upon.
These two hundred acres are loaned
in patches to such people as are unable
to keep up the fierce struggle for an
existence in a great city.
The association lends one patch to
a shoemaker whose sight has failed:
another to laborer whom a blast has
ruined; a third to an aged man and
woman who are childless; fourth to
the Keefauvers.
And its poor pensioners cultivatine
their patches under the eye of the as
ISOLATION acquire In this way enough
vegetables to supply their tables all
the year round.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-09-02
Frarranco and Color.

Plants with white blossoms have a
larger proportion Of fragrant flowers
than any others. Next come red flow
ers. then yellow, and then blue. After
order, violet, green, orange and brown
flowers. Spring flowers contain the
greatest proportion of white flowers.
and. therefore, are those most generally
fragrant, while the reds and yellows
belong to summer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-09-02

he talked great deal with the coro-
ner and whispered with the chief of
police and the sheriff, and occasion
ally he could be seen interrogating
some person who appeared to have
story to tell which might throw
light upon the tragedy.
When the coroner was ready to
take up the examination the crowd
repaired to the apartment where the
body had been deposited. There were
two parlors, which, by means of slid
ing doors could be merged into one
room almost large enough to accom-
modate those present. Those who
could not get in stood in the halls and
| managed to hear the testimony.
None of the deceased's family was
present except the young man who
had given the police the information
about the murder. Under police sur
veilance he wandered up and down
the hall pale and unhappy, apparent
ly absorbed in reflections by no means
wholesome. Curious eyes were often
turned toward him, and frequently
eyes that had another light than of
curiosity in them, but he seemed
oblivious to it all, although being
under arrest he knew that suspicion
pointed to him.
His mother and sister were said to
be very much unnerved by the trag-
edy and remained in their rooms I'M
til they were compelled to testify.
When the jurors had taken their
seats and everything was in readiness,
an examination of the body by the
coroner revealed the fact that Wright
had been shot III the back of the
head, and at close quarters, too, as
was evidenced by the powder burns
on the hair. And the inference was
unavoidable that the murderer had
been walking behind his victim, and
that. the latter did not expect the at
tack. He must also have been fully
aware who it was that walked thus
behind him, for the squareness with
which the blows had been dealt
showed that he had not turned his
mead IN suspicion or curiosity
The first witness examined was an
old negro, who was evidently in grave
doubt whether the coroner would
send him to Jail for life or order him
hanged on the spot should aught go
amiss with his testimony. His ter
ror gave an homogeneous element of
comedy to the serious business on
hand. He took his seat gingerly and
the coroner began to question him.
whats your name?"
London, sah," was the answer.
"London?" said the coroner, in sur
prise.
Oats my name. Eff you doan bleeve
me you can ak de mistes eff hit amt.
[ done tole you de truf."
II don't doubt that, old man." said
the coroner, depressing with an eff
fort an inclination to smile. "Now
tell us your last name"
Wright, sab. I jes' calls myself
London Wright, sah."
"Well, London, we want to oct out
of you what you know about this
murder"
''Lordy, boss, doan know nuthin'
bout it. [ clar ter goodness I didn'
hab nuthin' ter do wild it. Mars John
always done treat me WE'LL"
Nobody thinks you had anything
to do with it, London" the coroner
said, reassuringly, "but there is some
information that you can give u.s.
perhaps. Tell me, were you at home
the day before Mr.. Wright was
killed."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-09-02
Raisins Afford stimulus.

Raisins are specially valuable in cases
where sustained physical exercise is nee
essary, affording both nourishment and
stimulus A bunch of raisins eaten
when fatigued often serve the same
purpose as a glass of wine. Figs and
dates are both valuable in certain con-
ditions, but should be thoroughly
washed and looked over before ealing.
Green figs are an excellent food.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-09-02
Rain Bath for Pillows.

Feather pillows, if the covers are
quite clean, are benefited by leaving
them out in a summer rain, afterward
summing them for several days on the
clothesline Down quilts may be treat
ed similarly without the slightest dan
ger of injury. There will be some shrink
age.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-09-02
cau1ihower with Mayonnaise,

Cauliflower is good eaten cold as well
as hot. Boil without breaking the head
and throw into cold water until wanted.
Tear the roses apart carefully, dry and
put in a salad bowl with lettuce leaves
Serve with mayonnaise.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-09-02
A Sucker.

Pat-And how does your kidney
plaster work Moike?
Mike-Work! Shure, ut sticks to
utS job loike a scab workman.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-08-20
Military Order No. g..
Company O. First Infantry.
West Va. National Guard.
Haywood. w. Va, Aug.


Kingwood. w. Va, Aug. 70. 1903.
All members OF this command will have
their uniforms thoroughly cleaned and
washed, and will also clean up their leg
gings. Campaign hats will not be worn
except on military duty and members Of
the command will be held to strict rcspon.
sibility for the condition OF their equipment.
The command will hold itself In readl-
ness to report here on Saturday, September
10th. the date OF the unwilling OF the Sol
diers' Monument. to take such part In tho
exercises and may be assigned to II by
those In charge OF the celebration.
Drills will continue TO be held on Satur
day nights. and In order that the command
may maintain It's present state OF efficiency
all are urged TO be present at these drills.
Target practice will be held from now
on until the close OF the season and mem
bers OF the command will be no tilted as TO
when they will be required 10 present
themselves
The company commander desires to
thank the officers and men OF the command
for the gentlemaniy and soldierly manner
10 which they conducted themselves dur.
Ing the late encampment and expresses
the hope that in the future they will mani
fest the same interest In the success Of the
command that they have In the past.
CARLETON T.. PIERCE.
Capt Commanding Co G.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-08-20
In Memorlam.

Mrs. Joanna Mencar, who has been 40
Tor some weeks. departed this life on
Monday August ~, at p. m. The funeral
services were held az her home and were
attended by a large number Of her relatives
aud neighbors. choir made up Of
persons from all three Of our churches and
the Rev Mr.. Howard OF the NJ. T.. Church.
assisted her pastor in the services. and her
remains were taken to their last earthly
resting place by those OF her old neighbors
as pail bearers who might best represent
the steady and even trend OF her life.
Born on March 8. 1874 she had almost
reached three score--being SO years. <
months and II days old. She was married
November 9. 1865. to Andrew Brisou
Menear and was the mother OF children.
Her six sons were William. Charles
Edward. Ralph, Frank. John and Harry. of
whom all but the hrst are sim living. or
her two daughters Lillian has gone, and
Martha is the wife of Frank NJ. Parrill OF
Ciarksburg. Charles Edward is married
and lives at Clarksburg, as Is Ralph. also.
who resides az Klngwood.
Deceased was a member for 40 years OF
the Kiugwood Presbyterian church. She
was faithful aud steady in her duties to IL
as 10 her home. As mother as neighbor.
as Christian. she filled full place in the
community and many Of her neighbors feel
that her departure has left huge blank In
their midst One seldom rea Lies how large
the field is that is occupied by quiet
faithful mother and friend til they go.
Surely II one should speak ever of anyone
as not to be spared. II is OF such and not OF
the leaders In society that the phrase
should be used "she cannot be spared"
II M Il
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-08-20
lnZZart.
BErsy ANN.

Correspondence of tho Argus
Oats will average fair with the past few
seasons.
Corn and buckwhea, seem to be below
the average.
Grandma AMMAN has been ON the sick
list the past week, but we are glad to hear
that she is better at this writing.
Our people have been busily engaged
making their hay the past week or two
which Is more than an average crop.
George Sisler Of the West, passed through
here with drove of wild horses and ponies
the past week. j. w. Groves purchased
one Of them for his SON
]. w. Groves gave party to the young
people on the evening Of August 9Th in
honor of his son Troy who was al years old
on that day. All report good time.
w. A. Crane has his new barn completed
aud is ready for his hay and oats. We will
have to give Omega Strawser credit for the
excellent frame and finishing up of the barn.
Omega is one among the best trainers in the
county.
VIM. Rodeheayer, one OF our oldest citi-
zens, passed away on the 9th of August.
Mr.. Rodeheaver had lain in a critical con-
dition for several months. The funeral
services were conducted at the house OF the
deceased by the Rev. Jeremiah Thomas on
Tuesday after which the remains were laid
TO rest in the Parnell cemetery.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-08-20
Ear.


Correspondence OF The Argus
Perry Spindler is our mail carrier again.
Wesley c. Smith is improving in health.
w. N. casteel and family have moved to
Krug. Md.
Mrs. Jennie Meyers of Harelton, was here
Tuesday on business.
Charles Deal of Somer6eld. Pa. was Mt
his old home recently.
John Q. Kelly was at Fdendsville, Md,
last Tuesday on business.
Mrs. Sarah Schnopp has gone to Pennsyl-
vania to visit her daughters.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lonnie Conner Of Bruceton,
we're calling on friends here last Sunday.
Mrs. Hannah Gutherie Of North Avenue,
was visiting her parents here Tuesday and
Wednesday.
Mrs. Mary A. Frankhouser aud I. A..
Frankhouser, wife and children were guests
Of S. Frank Kelly's las, Sunday.
Misses Berta and Francis Guseman and
Bliss Frankhouser were calling on friends
at Bruceton Saturday and Sunday.
Squire Geo. A Kelly, wife and daughter
of near GAINESVILLE, were visiting the for.
mer's mother, Mrs. Sarah A. Kelly Of this
place Sunday.
Lucian Frankhouser and wife and Miss
Armstrong from near Bruceton, and Others
from different points passed through here on
their way 10 the mountains to pick buckle
berries last Wednesday. They returned
Thursday.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-08-20
Monument Unveiled.
ION 10 GraIlon senlIneL

From the Grafton Sentinel
On the excursion train from this city TO
Cumberland yesterday, leaving the depot at
about seven O'Clock. we're quite large
number Of members Of the woodmen Of the
World, accompanied by Junkins Band of
Fairmont, enroute 10 Terra Alta, where
Grafton Camp No. Of that order. assisted
by members Of the Clarksburg and Fair
mont Camps, unveiled monument erected
by the order to the memory Of Sovereign
Thomas Herring, In the Terra Alta GENE.
terry. very large and apprceiative crowd
from many points in Preston county vas
present al the unwilling, and the service
was performed in the usual impressive man.
ner. The monument unveiled is a beautiful
one and attracted many kindly expressions
favorable % the order Of Woodmen Of the
World. The music furnished for the oc.
casion by the Junkins Band was Of a special
nature and very beautiful Those who
attended from this city and section returned
on trains s. and the special, quite we'll
pleased with their day on the mountain tops
and very iavorablY impressed with Terra
Alta and her kindly, hospiiable people
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-08-20
Twilight

Correspondence OF The Argus.
Miss Lula Johnson Of Manown, was cali
ing on friends at Austen last week.
Saul Menear and wife from near Ices
Ferry, was in our neighborhood few days
ago.
Quarterly Meeting was held in the U. y.
Church at Millersport last Saturday and
conducted by the Presiding Elder, Rev
Hess Of Grafton.
Eliza Helm and daughter Ole returned
last week from Masontown, Pa O., where they
have been the past two months visiting
relatives and friends.
Lloyd Zeigler has finished his contract Of
saving near here and will 60 to Austen soon
10 engage in the lumber business at that
place. Mr.. Leigler is a hustler and will
make his mark wherever he goes.
a rather romantic wedding took place
some lime ago. a young couple drove up
in front Of the minister's residence In a
buggy and inquired II Saul was al home.
1--WE don't mean Saul Of Tarsus, but that
Teller who ties knots 50 eyerlasiiuglY tight
they cant be pulled apart Sally and me
have decided TO splice and we want to be
joined together quick as possible for it's
getting late and pap and nam will be out
looking for Us back for supper" The
minister was away but arrived ia time 10 tie
The knot aud the happy couple went back
over the hill rejoicing.
The Star Of Bethlehem Is growing DINNER
and does not shine with that brllisney il
once did. We remember when this was
one Of the best societies in the country
anywhere. It's members we're active and
alive 10 the interests Of the church, bu, IN
few short years a cloud has interviewed and
obscured all the brightness. II they get a
jsnilor that does bis work and does Il we'll,
they ind some fault and kick him out.
Two or three persons want 70 run and rule
church. Even the pastor must submit to
their ruling or be subjec, tochlieism. When
does the church expect 10 Chustianize peo-
pie when they are praclieing fallaey with
the church for a cloak May The time soon
come when al call sing Laws Dec.
IENsIR MAY.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-08-20
Wedding Bells

pretty wedding took place at the hos.
pisable home of Mr. and Mr. Danis II.
FrankhouSer near CoTinth. on Wednesday,
evening" August i2,h, when Mr.. Chalmsr
IL. Glover, of Hutton, Garrett county, Md,
an engineer OF the b. 4 o. X. h, and
Miss Edith Bliss Frankhouser. daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. N. Frankhouser. were
united in holy wedlock
The groom was dressed in the conven.
uonal black aud the bride in a beautiful
white null
This was Daisy wedding" The house
was handsomely decorated with different
kinds of wild. as we'll as cultivated flowers,
but the daisy largely predominatcd. Miss
Lois DeBerry presided at the organ and TO
the music OF Lohengrin's wedding march
the party entered the parlor. aud. standing
beneath an arch OF flowers and evergreens,
were made husband aud wife.
The Rev. 4. Manages pastor OF ST. Marks
Evangelical Lutheran church at Oakland.
ofhoiated
Alter congratulations the guests were
invited into the dining room where all par
took OF a bouutitul repast
The Following named persons were
present Mt and Mrs Wesley DeBerry.
Miss Marguerite Copp Mir and Mrs Bruce
Fichtner. Messrs. X. b. and Homer
frankhouser Mr.. Thomas and Miss Lois
DeBerry and Miss Bessie Kimmel. Of
Corinth; Misses BERTHE aud Maud Frank.
houser. FTiendsville. Md Mrs Geo Sharps.
oil Jonesvilie. Mich; MFR. and Mrs Lew
forman and son. Frank. Miss Helen
DeBerry. Miss Martha Glover. Terra Alta:
Miss elizabeth Graham. Mrs. Richard
Connell. Morgantown; rrueman Frank.
houser, Mt, Lake Park. Md. Miss VIVA
Connell. MIR and Mrs. ID. Glover Mcssrs.
Harold and Douglas Glover. Huttons, Md.
The wedding couple drove to Oakland
the same evening and took train No for
Atlantic City and other places OF interest
on their wedding trip.
After their return they WILL in all proba.
bility. 20 to housekeeping in Cumberland.
Md. Bon voyage.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-08-20
TunncIton Camp Meetlng--Aug. as
TO Sept. q.

Tenting on the old camp ground will be
gin August as and continue till sunday
night. September 8.
Special arrangements have been made for
an elaborate program for each Sunday, and
an able corps Of ministers will be present
throughout the meeting.
The Boarding House will be In charge Of
Mr.. {. A. Craig an efficient manager and
assures plenty TO eat.
Ak EXCURSION TRAIN from Grafton will
be run each Sunday for one fare for the
round trip.
Schedule; Leave Grafton q. M, stop
ping az all intermediate stations Return.
ing. leave Tunneiion az p. m. People
from the East can arrive on No. and ro-
turn on No. "a At 7.ro.
Better hack service than usual has been
assured. giving quick transportation 10 the
groudds Come out and enjoy q day IN
the grove
NJ G. Gfpeog Pres Association
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-08-20
MI. Vernon


Correspondence OF The Argus
We are having nice weather at present.
Lee Low Is on the sick lis, at this writing.
rhreshing seems to be the order Of tho
day.
Miss Jessie linn Of zinns Chapel. has
scarlet fever.
Miss Ger,ie Davis is staying with Mr.. and
and Mrs. Lloyd linn.
childrens Day was a great success and
all report a good time.
Russell and Ray Mckinney OF Morgan.
town. are visiting friends at this place.
John Clark was visiting friends at Joe
Reeds and Jacob Bon's Sunday.
Miss Ethel Taylor OF Zinn's Chapel. is
visiting her cousin, Miss Lula Reed.
Miss Winnie Farrell returned home from
a weeks visit at her uncle Jacob Born's.
Miss Lola Hartseli has returned home
from few days visit with friends at this
place.
Misses Cora and Mary linn are able to
be about again after severe attack OF
fever.
Mr. and MIS-. Kasper Born and little son
were visiting at Mrs. Lo,,ie Born's last
Sunday.
Misses Gertrude Rogers and Lo,ue
Sharps were visiting at Mr. Thornt Taylor's
last Sunday.
Mrs. Ann Mckinney and son Paul. are
spending two weeks visiting friends aud
relatives here.
Miss Nellie aud Prentice Murphy OF Nor
gantown, are visiting a, their grandfather,
Gilbert Rogers.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Joseph Reed was visiting
Mrs. Reeds parents Mt. and Mrs. VIM.
linn last Sunday.
Ne,,ie Born Spent last week visiting at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Jean Clark Of Mo-
mongolia county. MIR. John Clark accom-
panied her home Sunday. She reports n
fine time.
BErsy ANN.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-08-20

Nincty.nine OF every one hundred dis
cases that children have are due to
disorders OF the stomach, and these dis.
kodol Dyspepsia Cure is just as good for
children as IL Is for adults, Children thrive
on IL. IL keeps their little stomachs sweet
aud encourages their growth and develop
mcnt Mrs, Henry Carter, 7os Central ST.,
three years old and has been suffering
from Indigestion ever since he was born.
have had tho best doctors In Nashville.
but failed to do him any good. After using
ono bottle OF Kodol he Is a well baby. I
recommend II to all sufferers Kodoi
digesls what you can eat and makes the
stomach sweet Sold by Dr. VIM. NJ.
Dent Go. .Newburg; Kingwood Pharmacy