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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-01-14
Moleaulowo. jan. u, 1904.
Deaths DOIngs.

The wife Of Edward Burke died In
Bsllaire, Ohio, Friday, January 8, 1904,
and the funeral took place at that place on
Sunday. Mr.. and Ms. Thomas Dunn Of
this place, left last Saturday 10 attend the
funeral. Mr.. Burke is brother 10 Mrs.
Dunn aud to Miss Kathleen Barke Of
the Telephone Office here.
Ills wife went to B,ilaife 10 sec her
mother over month ago and wa. confined
while there and never recovered, bu, died
from child bed fever leaving her husband
and three children, one baby only month
old.
The deceased was Miss Ella Maion
before her marriage to Sir. Burke, and was
about IS years Of age. They had been
married about six years Mr.. Bake is an
engineer on the y. & .. railroad and they
have resided at Cumberland for some time.
but had recently moved to Newburg, bat
had not gone TO housekeeping there yet, on
account Of Mrs. Burke's abssnce and
IN,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-01-14

Anyone wanting Valentines Of any Kind.
ugly pretty. cheap OF fancy. BY the retail
OF Wholesale. will do well to write the
Argus Book Store. Kingwooa.
Save so cents by leaving your order for /.
barrel Of White Satin iour to be delivered
hon car. II has no snperiog.
The SHAFFER 4 Brown Co
We heard IL asked the other dsy who
painted Ban Brown. /, was probably The
same person who painted Bruce Blue, John
White. General John c. Black, Thoms.
Gray aud BiH Green.
The Kingwood Pharmacy has been greatly
improved of late with a fine new metal
ceiling sriis,ieally painted and some other
repairs aud improvements. so iha, il is now
the largest and handsomes, drug store in the
county and a credit to our town.
World Almaaacs fos 1904 foe sale a, the
Argus Book Store. Only az cesis and the
beat thing for the money ever Published.
Several hundred pages of classified aud in.
dexed Information ON almost every suhjcc,
aud considered as authority all over the
country.
The Morgantown Post says:
NJ. {. Bowermsster Of Kingwood. for
me'iy one of the publishers OF the Preston
Leader, assumed his duties yesterday as
solicitor aud collector for the Evening Post.
taking the place made vacant by the resig-
nation of George Brown. who went to his
home at Haileck.
The venerable John S. Murdoch of this
place rs % years old To-day aud fairly well and
hearty. Tie retains all his faculties and can
converse very in,ellgen,ly on most any
subject. lie bidsfsir TO reach the century
mark aud so fac as we know is the oldest
man in the county lie has always been
stsunch Democrat aud this is the secret Of
his long life.
David S. Lochead OF wier, Kansas, ar
rived in Kingwood yesterday 10 visit his
fa,her-iu-law, Squire John L. Neil. lie
had not been here for twenty years and
came this time from Homecoming, Nd,
where he had taken his father to bury him.
The old gentleman had been living with his
son in Kansas and died on, there Dec. 7Ist.
MIR. Loehead brought the remains East for
burial and visited his old home awhile be-
fore returning to the West and stopped off
here for shor, visit. lie Is employed by
a big coal company at Wier that works 700
men there and has branches at other places.
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REEDSVILIE

Correspondence Of The Argus.
Mrs. ]. s. Loar and Mrs. Nancy Snyder
s,ill remain on the sick list.
One OF the most aeeting things In life Is
the love Of woman for a Gas hat.
Robert Keefoyer Of Grafton, was visiting
his brother d. L. Keefoyer last week.
vester Dunn returned home last week
from ten weeks visit With relatives In
Ohio.
The schools Of Valley district arc all
progressing nicely under the caro- OF the
teachers,
Oliver II. Martin OF Dellslow. was a
pleasant visitor among bis old friends last
Wednesday
Mr.. and Mrs. Host OF near Nswbufg.
moved into the property OF Mrs. Warder
Kerns, last week
Men wouldn't mind being bald headed
u only Il didn't hurt so much to brpsl, tho
hair they haven't got
AZ the present lime we are having delight
full sleighIng snow and our people are
making good use Of Il.
Mrs Nellie Mckinney Of Reedsville. has
been visiting her brothers Caleb and
Thomas Forincy for month
Rev. Jones Of ReedsyilIe. Is having quite
good meeting at Bethlehem church but
as yet no one has been al the altar
Our little town Of Reedsyllle can boast
OF having the first r. r. y. Route 10 the
county with Thomas Heiskeil as mail
carrier.
ME- and Mrs. John zeigler and baby Of
Morgantown, are spending a month with
Mrs. zigler's parents, Mr.. and Mrs David
KecfOver.
Rev. Upton Of the Masontown circuit Is
holding meeting at this place and Is
having a GOOD meeting with quite a number
OF persons at the altar.
A little child Of Mr.. and Mrs. George
mcoinnn Of Function died Friday night
and was entered IN the cemetery az
Bethlehem Sunday evening.
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school Reports.

Report Of the Principals room Of the
Masontown school for the second month
ending January 9Th. Number pupils en-.
rolled boys 20. girls u. total "a; average
daily attendance ~; per cent Of daily At
Tendance 8S Those present every day.
Albert, Guy and Wayne Scott, Charles aud
Willie Keller, George Watson, I'd Higgins,
Jesse Pyies, Ola Graham, Stanley and
Chester MeMnlen, Hazel and Myrtle Lemon.
Lessye Scott, Fife ShaGer, Beulab. Gladys
and Lolita Suider In my judgement the
school Is doing good work. though the
largest room 10 he world Is the room Of i'm.
proyement The pupils seem to be interested
and We as teachers believe that we have the
work we'll in hand, las, bot not least there
seems to be pleasant harmony existing be-.
tween pupils and teachers. The attendance
has not been 50 good this month on aceousl
Of scarlet fever. Pupils and teachers are
labofiug under disavsnisges arising from the
inadeqoaoy Of our school building Mason.
town bids fair 70 be one Of ihs leading
towns iu the county We ought e. have
three teachers this term aud by next Term
anything less Than four recitation rooms and
chapel ball will be Indispensable.
Respectfully submitted,
J.. roRrgR GRfwrs,
Principal.
Mssomovn, ". Va, Jso 9 1925.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-01-14

Editor Argus -
The result Of the town election carrie.
some iessons--food for thought. Tn,
election Of a ticket headed by young man
who never before held Office. by alnos, two
votes to one Of the other ticket, and With II
three eonneilmen who never held the posl.
tons before, and two others who have no,
been recognized as clique meu,is an omlnious
sign that clique rule 10 Kingwood Is dead.
For many years it has been considered in
kiugwood that only certain men were capable
of running the local government. The over
whelming detea, VI tickle, gotten up to
defeat tina, Of the independent, eitisenship.
means more than appears on the surface.
The young men of Xingwocd designed
aud elected The victorious ,lcke, with the
aid of the older men who have been con.
nnuously shut Gu, of local aud county
politics.
There has been growing demand for
''progrcss" In this town. We are no longer
small people with small municipal affairs.
The town is las, approaching that Of a small
city The pas, administration. aud many
past administrations in local government
have been examples of edo nothing" and
'aax heavy" policies. We firmly believe
TIA, the five men with Its Mayor and
Recorder, elected week ago. will give TO
kingwood wise administration.
Peanut politics. outlined behind burnside
stove In store, by few men, arc over
forever and a day in Kingwood. This local
election Is but sign Of the times, fore.
runner Of wha, will take place next spring
at the primaries.
Give US MEN. not demagogues and
irieks,ets. One of the ineonsruous and
laughsble features or the municipal election
was the forming Of the "Town's Choice
Ticker by the clerk of the county court,
who magnanimously GU placed on the ticket
the man he had defeated for county clerk
A sor, of sugar-coated pill, peace offering,
and the whole caboodle was overthrow
with meaning that will make some Of the
clique sick at heart for many months. Ring
r1'a n Preston Is dead. The RING slate
viii smashed to smilhereens at the next
pr!rasy, mark the words. This is young
mau : age. Vox PoPuLI.
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-. v. v. I.a 2 ~.

Report Of The Primary room II The Nilsson.
town school fo' me month ending January
sth, Lucy Mae OR, teacher Namber II
pupils enrolled boys "a, girls 10. total So:
average daily Attendance a.; per cent II
Attendance %. Thoee present. every day.
Lizzie pyles, Mauhs White, Nellie Graham.
Tracy ard Junior sampaid. Noah ryles.
Paui Lemon. Gilbsu Copp. David 0taha,o.
Leland Meneas, Ole Shaacr. Russell fiac.
gios Wy Scott Fsifh aoa Lyuo Taylor.
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Never On tie way. 10 trouble TO carry.
easy 60 take. pleasant ana never failing In
results are DeWilts Little Earig Rikers
a vial 81 these lifilc pills in the ycsfpockei
is certain Eusrntcc against headache.
biliousucsa. torpid liver aad 81 Of the ills
resulting from constipation. They tonic
and stronghold the liver.
Sold by VIM ~ Dent Co. Neubure
Kinewoof Phsfmscy kinseood. 10
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Can't Keep House without The Argus.

BIsMARK. N. d,
Editor Argus,
Kingwoood, w. Va.
Dear Sir -
Enclosed please find amount Of one years
subscription to The Argus, sf.oo. Don't
want any break in the numbers Of The
Argus. Have been away for some time or
would have sen, this before. caur we'll
keep house without the paper, so please
send II on.
Very respectfully yours,
Mas. +. FALKEEsrEIN.
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From another corTespondnnt.

From another correspondent.
A. ]. Brown took business trip TO
Morgantown Saturday and returned ON
sunday. accompanied by his father Il. j..
Brown
Jacob KEGS has moved In the Fred Parker
house and Is once more citizen OF Glades.
vile. We are always ready TO welcome
such men as Jakey to our village.
Rev Finley o. sapp OF Washington, ID. c.
was visiting his parents near this place
and his brother Gee Sapp who was so
seriously injured In the mines at function
last June.
Glade Valley Council No. %. Jr. O. u. A
M Installed the following named officers
for the ensuing term; c.. T.. K. sutton: V.
c, d. C. Price, r. Sec NJ. l.. zinn; +. Sec.
w. l.. Holmes; w. ID. NJ Watson; Con.
c w. zinni Trustee. l.. l.. Watson.
The Evening Star Grange installed tho
following officers for the ensuing term;
Master Geo, b. ShaHers Overseer, John
Farrell; Treas, l. H. Shner: Sec, ID. c.
zinni As. Sec. Jason Rogers; Steward.
VIM Barnes; As. Steward. John A. Trick.
cti Lecturer, T., b. coneys Chaplin. w.
Richardson; Gate.keeper. VIM. Smith J.;
cereas. Mrs. ID. {. zinn Pomona Mrs. NJ.
]. Englehart
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GLADEsVILLE.
pendence Of The ARGUS,

Correspondence OF The Argus.
The sick ofthis section are: Ed Browns
twin babies have the scarlet fever, Lon
Rtddleman's little daughter Ruth has been
quite sick. but Is much better at this writ.
ing.
The Farmers Lodge at this place Is In a
fourishIng condition. There are new
members being added At almost every
meeting The Lodge had an oyster supper
during Holidays which was a grand affair
As the correspondents to your valuable
paper have been taking there Holidays
and perhaps little too much booze. they
have failed to give you the news OF our
village so the writer Will endeavor to give
you few items.
The writer does not believe In untrue
stories but facts. so I will give to the
merry readers Of the Argus a true story.
Not long since a man OF this section had
been loosing sleep. He got up late Ia tho
morning sit down to the breakfast table
and began asking grace. lie said NOW
i lay me down TO sleep" lie stopped
and looked at his wife and smiled. then
changed his prayer and said MAKE us
truly thankful our Heavenly Father for this
thy goodness towards us. and so on Now
the writer thinks this fellow needed sleep
instead OF something TO eat.
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The West Va. Argus.

a First class paper. entered as Second
class matter In Thlrd-ciass Postofhce
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Kinrvood, January IA. 1904.


DR.. J. NJ. Kings Office mex, door to jail.
James l. Stone !. in psrletsbarg Ihi,
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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-22

Apothecaries We're once III the habit
of using red light as sign of their
trade. 1t so happened one night that a
druggist found himself without the
necessary red light, so as a substitute
he placed a bottle of red liquid in the
window, with candle behind it. He
was so well pleased with the effect
that lie placed another bottle of red
liquid in another window.
This sign made such a brave show
ing that an envious rival cast about
for means of improving the sign. He
hit upon the scheme of placing a bot
tie Of yellow liquid by the side of the
red one and then surpassed his previ-
GUS efforts and carried all before him
by placing green bottle by the side
of the yellow one. The three made a
sign which caught the approval of the
town, and all the druggists quickly fol-
lowed in the footsteps of their more
original rivals.
The bottles were later replaced by
the handsome colored vases which are
now such a familiar sign all over the
world.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-22
Probate Court Addison District

June 81. Estate of Harvey S. Martin.
License issued to sell home farm in Sails
bury to John F. Ellis for $500
July 5. Estate of j. Warren Wooster
of Whiting. Final account of admins
traitor approved and estate settled. Estate
of ARENAS Gibson, late of Leicester.
Final account of administrator approved
and estate settled.
July 6. Estate of Elihu S. Kelly, late
of Salisbury. Petition for appointment
of administrator filed.
July :. Estate of Ernest G. Forbes,
late of Niddlebury. L. w. Forbes
appointed administrator.
July s. Estate of Clarissa Remington,
late of Leicester. Final degree entered.
July 9. Estate of James NJ. Slade, late
of NIiddlebury. Final degree entered
July IA. Estate of Thomas f. Wells,
late of Nliddlebury. License issued per-
hitting executors to sell real estate
July 10. In re Abigail Fay, incompe-
tent. Petition for appointment of guar
dian filed by VIM. jackson, overseer of
the poor for Middlebury, citation return
able August /. Estate of Virginia
Larma, late wife of Antoine Larma. of
Ripton. Deceased died April 30, 1904
Petition for administrator.
July 20. Estate of Emma Larrow, late
of Putnam Conn, who died there July
TO- Deceased was principal owner of the
Larrow farm of Il acres, located north
of East Middlebury. y. A. Fletcher
appointed administrator for Vermont
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-22

Three bears We're killed on Bald noun.
tain Saturday evening about dusk by
four youths ranging from II to p wears
Of age, after exciting experiences
including chase and confinement in a
tree for some little time. The youth,
were Leon Standish, an employee of the
Peoples Gas company of Rutland, who
brought the news of the affair to that
city. w, E. Standish, l.. 2. Standish
and Louis Martin Of North Clarendon
and they were picking blueberries when
the animals were first discovered. Leon
Standish made the find, discerning two
bear cubs in the woods short distance
from where he was at work. He had
little time to investigate for the old
mother bear, discovering him about the
same time. started for him while he
promptly took to his heels yelling to his
companions at the top of his lungs. He
was half a mile from the Others and
armed with nothing more formidable
than clasp knife and an eight quart
pail. The old bear followed him only
a short distance. but he made few stops
until he rejoined the others.
Two started for their homes in North
Clarendon for guns, while the others
returned cautiously and kept the animals
under surveillance pending the appear
ance of the firearms. The watchers had
narrow escape, according to their talk.
for the old bear took after them and had
they not fortunately chosen spruce
tree with sharp protruding limbs near
the base, would undoubtedly have fol-
lowed them up among the branches and
made a Saturday evening meal from
them. As it was, She contented herself
with sharpening her claws against the
base of the tree. When the gunners ar
rived on the scene they immedi4telv got
action and before the smoke of the fray
cleared away three bears lay dead on
the battlefield. Standish stated that the
largest one weighed about 800 pounds.
The hunters have claimed the $50
bounty on them.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-22

All interests considered, the past week
was probably the best of the present
season. Crops, almost without an excep-
ton, have made satisfactory growth,
and, IN many instances, they have made
unusually rapid progress In some of the
drought-stricken sections of the northern
states crops have been greatly improved
by the copious showers that have fallen
during the week. Crops in portions of
Maine, are still greatly in need of rain,
but over the rest Of New England they
are in growing condition.
Corn ha, continued to improve. and.
with slight exceptions, ii is now i'm a
very promising condition. Some CORES.
pondents report that corn never looked
better and others that lit is fully up
to the average and growing rapidly
In sections where rain is needed corn is
backward. Early sweet corn is silking and
filling in southern and tasscling in north
ern sections. Rye is about ready t. cut in
some sections, while the harvest has
already begun in others According to
'otHildNlOHo INC crop Will De IuilN up TO
the average. Oats are generally good
heading well, and in fine condition
with prospects of a good yield.
large amount of hay was cut and
housed during the week. In southern
sections the work was retarded by
Showery weather ON from two to three
days, and from 80 to 40 per cent of the
crop is still outstanding. Having. in
northern portions of the district is at
its height, and fully half of the crop
has been secured. Where there has
been scarcity of rain generally in
northern sections, the crop will be light
but over the remainder of the territory
the yield will equal or exceed the aver
age. Reports indicate that grass that
was lodged by heavy wind and rain has,
owing to the favorable weather of the
past week, been secured in good condi-
ton. Mown meadows and pastures are
now in need of rain in parts of Maine
Vermont, and Rhode Island.
There is considerable complaint of
apples dropping, but, in number of
instances where this is the case, cores
pondents report that enough are left for
"A good crop.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-22
Ate m pied Suicide.

But for the presence of mind of John
Clay of South Battery street Of Bur-
lington, Mrs John Hayes of South
Champlain street might have found a
watery grave in Lake Champain.
Monday afternoon. Shortly after four
o'clock Mrs Hayes, who it is said has
been in a partially deranged condition,
walked up Champlain street and stopped
at the blacksmith shop of the Crosby
Brothers at the corner of Main and
Champlain streets. Thomas and Charles
Crosby and John Clay were seated out
side and when Mrs. Hayes approached
she extended her hand and babe them
good bye Not having any luggage or
anything that would suggest that she
was leaving town, the men grew sus.
picious of her actions, and Clay followed
her. The woman proceeded down Main
street to the lumber yard where she
turned and, walking for some little dis
lance between the lumber piles. came
out upon the bulkhead near the waters
edge where boats are unloaded.
Clay in the meantime had followed
closely, and as the woman was on the
edge of the pier, approached her and
asked what she was about to do The
woman turned on him and asked:
"What, have you come to see me
drown" After some persuasion on the
part of Clay the woman was induced to
return to her home.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-22
Pilgrimage to St. Anne.

Rev. Father Nezina of Shoreham has
arranged for a grand pilgrimage to St
Anne de Beaupre, p, G., for Tuesday
August 9th, at a price that will no doubt
attract very large number of Catholics
from the line Of the Rutland railroad.
The trip will be all rail and the train
will take passengers from all stations on
the Rutland from North Adams, Mass.
Berths may be engaged in advance by
writing Rev. \. ProulX. Rutland, a few
days in advance. The fare for the round
trip is only IS, and the tickets are good
for thirty days. with stop over privileges
on the return trip and should be pro-
cured in advance of Father Nezina.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-22
George A. Hammer Dead.

George \. Hammer, prominent
farmer of Lincoln. committed suicide
Friday night by taking strychnine. He
and his wife had been to Bristol, and ON
his return he took care of his horse, went
to the house and took the dose kept fol
killing crows. DR.. Brandon was called
but Hammer was dead before the arrival
of the doctor. His age was about Al
years. He represented Lincoln in the
legislature of 1902. He leaves a wife
one son, mother and sister. He had
been respondent at times.
The funeral of George A. Hammer.
was held at the Union church here at J
o'clock Sunday afternoon and was more
largely attended than any other funeral
held in this town in years. Mr.. Hammer
had wide acquaintance in this and
other towns and long before the hour set
for the services the seats not reserved
were filled while scores of people could
not obtain seats at ALL The services
were beautifully simple and impressive
a. c. Merrill was director and Rev.
George G, Shafte, pastor of the Methodist
church officiated paying a deserved
tribute to Mr.. Hammer. The burial was
i'll Maple cemetery.
During Mr.. Hammers funeral Mrs.
George Morgan was overcome by heat
and had to be removed to her home.
Others suffered much from the heat.
During this generation there have been
three suicides in Lincoln as follows,
Mary Labor, 1873. drowning; Mrs.
Charles Haywood. 1881, who cut her
throat; &. A. Hammer, arsenic. The
first two persons had been insane some
months.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-22
OBITUARY..

In memory of little Dorothy Nav Gale.
One precious Jewel came to our home.
we treasured her as one of the most
precious of gems. A few short months
our home has been made more happv and
bright by her dear presence, lovely baby.
How we did love our little grille. She
had a smile for all All who saw her
loved our darling. She was all sunshine.
We thought to keep her with us to cheer
us as the years go on, but God had far
better home for our darling, where she
cannot suffer any more. and sin is never
known. Jesus wants some one who has
never sinned with him to sing praises
before the throne of God. Our home is
lonely and we are sad Vet through our
tears we say THY will be done" Her
mission here on earth is done. We will
meet our wee treasure in the mansions of
the blest. She will meet papa, mama
and brother, at the pearly gates. 1t may
not be long ere Jesus will say, Come up
higher and we will meet to part no
more.
Brandon Union please copy.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-07-22
Spring Grove w. IT. U. Meeting

Previous to the opening of the Spring
Grove camp meeting the w. G. u. L.
will hold their annual State convention
on the grounds, beginning August p,
and continuing four days Prominent
speakers are expected and all the ses-
sions will be full of interest. Mrs. Reed.
the efficient president, was recently pre-
scented with a purse Of $500 from the
members of the organization. showing
their love and appreciation Of her many
years service in the temperance work.
Mrs. Reed is building a fine cottage OH
the grounds