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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-15

Report Of the Glover school. for the first
month, ending December 9th. Number of
pupils enrolled, boys ~, girls rs, total IS.
Per cent of attendance, boys 90. girls 90.
Those present every day were Hugh aud
Mabel Beethoven Glover like, Earl
Guthrie, Victor Lambert, Frank and Asa
Wright Harry Meyers, Meriie, Grace and
Agatha Rosenberger, Dora and Hazel
Dennis, Grace Barnes, Maude and Nora
Glover, Elvina Thomas aud Hattie DeBerry.
We are glad to report visit by our Supt. A..
w. Cauico. who made us a very interesting
and encouraging talk. Sarah A. Barnes,
teacher.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-15
QUART

Correspondence OF the Argus.
a, s Chidcster made business trip 20
Terra Alta last Thursday
Mrs a. S. Chidester has been visiting
friends Al Cumberland for two weeks.
W. a. Wolfe has opened up a coal bank
on bis farm which adds much Improvement
Lee g. Sheets Of smithfeld. Pa. sold
three fine organs 10 our community last
week
Mrs Scott Crane and son Guy we're
calling AZ Will Haydcu's Of Lenox.
last Friday.
a number Of our boys attended the
Literary at Grove Thursday night and all
report good time
Prof Joseph Ditmore who is teaching a
very successful school az Chldoster was
very sick last Friday.
The waters arc the lowest they have
ever been Witnessed N this community.
the farmers are hauling water for their
stock
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-15
School Reports.

Report OF the Forman Gate school, Port.
land district, for the second month, ending
December 9th. Pupils enrolled, boys 4,
girls o. total TO- average attendance, boys 3.
girls 8, total 9. Per cent Of daily attend.
anee' boys 81, girls 81, total %. Those
present every day we're lisa and VERNE
Ringer, Verse weleh. Vernie Feather,
Grover Stanton, Karl Feather and Ray
Ringer, missed but one day Jessie Feather.
We have plenty of room for visitors, so
come and give usa call, you are always
welcome. Reed +. Martin, teacher.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-15

a life-sizs doll is one Of the big holiday
attractions a. l.. NJ. Albrghts Cheap Cash
Store and yop can get a chance on this doll
for every dollars worth Of goods you pur-
chase there between this and Xmas and pay
cash for same. The beautiful doll is valued
Al % and you get ticket free with number
on !, and some one Of the tickets will get
the doll. a
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-15
VICrORIA

Correspondent Of the Argus
Mrs Mary Loughery is on the sick list At
this writing.
Ollie Pyles and family have moved to the
Bonaheld mine
our school is progressing nicely with IS.
II. orr as teacher.
They arc preparing TO- Christmas tree
at Fairview Christmas eve.
Miss Ella Chambers Of Warrington is
staying with Mrs. Loughery
Mr.. Wesley Foriney who has been 30
Tor some time past IS much improved.
Mr. Charley Clever Of Nj Vernon was
visiting relatives here from Friday until
sunday
Our protracied meeting begun Sunday
Dec We hope much good will be accomp
lished before the meeting closes.
Some Of our people have been wishing
Tor q snow 50 they could 90 sleigh riding
especially Tor Christmas as Christmas Is
fast approaching
Died az her home near here after short
illness. Rosa the little daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Sanford Boysrd The funeral was
held on sunday after which she was laid 70
rest IN the Slab Camp cemetery. The
Borrowing parents have the sympathy Of
the entire community IN their sad aRlietion.
We Buy and Sell COAL and TIMBER
LANDS. Long distance phone 3s8 Court.
sufru ~ IpPfaND e.it. &c.. A..
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-15
Farm for Sale.

About 77o acres Of very productive farm
land, situated miles east Of Kjngwood,
nearly all under good state of cultivation,
well wstered, has large orchard bearing
excellent fruit, good dwelling and out
buildings. Only half mile from store,
school and postofice. Near to Cheat River
Railroad which will he built the coming
summer. For prices and terms write 10
Lock Box 2sI, Elkins, w. Va.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-15
Finest Line Of FOUDIOiO Pens

Ever in the County, in Prices
from $1.00 to $40. Beautiful
Ivory and Gold Handle Pens for
Ladies at 81, Handsome Gold
Handle Pen Holders, Pen and
Pencils in Beautiful Plush Case
for $3.50. Massive Heavy Rolled
Gold Plate Pen Holders for Cen
tlemen, with Gold Pen in one end
and Pencil in the other, for SO.
What more Valuable and Use
full Present for a Lady or Gontle-
man than a Fountain Pen or
Gold Pen A?
For Quality and the Real Thing
in Fine and Fashionable sta
tionery, We Lead the Pro-
cession.
A Handsome Box Of Paper and
Envelopes is Always Suitable
Present. The Value and Cost
Of Ours is in the Contents and
not in the box.
A Big Line of Games 10 Select
from-Dominoes, Checkers,
Dice, Finch, Pit, Uncle Sam,
Rough Riders, Authors, Old
Maid, and Sherlock Holmes,
the latest game out.
Card Cases, Padded Editions OF
the Poets, Vases, Monogram
Stamps and the Wax for them.
Many Things too Tedious to
Mention, and ONLY TO be Seen
10 be Appreciated
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-15
OUR OPENING DAY is
EVERY DAY,
And you Are Specially Invited
Mothers BE Careful

Of the health Of your children Look out
Tor Coughs Colds. Group and Whoopinr
Cough. Stop them in time-One Minute
Cough Cure IS the best remedy Harmless
and pleasant
Sold by Strickler's Drug Store and WIN
~. Dent. Of Newburg
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-15
TABLETS

From l Cent to % cts. Ink from
5 to 25 cents per bottle. We
carry Indellible Ink, Red Ink,
Blue, Black, for Fountain Pens
and Drafting.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-15
FOR SCHOOL BOOKS

We are Headquarters for Preston
County and CARRY 81, 900
STOCK.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-15

From another correspondent.
Miss Lottie Fraley Is visiting her parents
on Railroad Street this week.
Raymond Smith is much improved. but
unable to resume his duties as leverman.
j. w. Sheets was calling on his lady
friend in Grafton Sunday night. and
Monday.
Miss Sarah Kerns has recovered from an
attack OF typhoid fever. and is able to be
ont again.
Miss Anna Wright. OF Riggs. has returned
home from Grafton. where she has been
visiting for some time.
A sleet storm came to town on Saturday
last and our streets are still covered with
Ice and very slippery
The social given 10y the Ladies Aid SO
ciety in the NJ. +. Church was a grand sue.
cess. and the music by the city Band was
highly appreciated
j. Tonic Sheets has resigned his position
here and will work IN PIttsburg, after a
short vacation among bil many friends T.
Taylor has accepted his position as signal
repairman with b. & o.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-15
The West Va. Argus.

A FlrStclass paper, entered as Second
class matter in a Third-clsss Postofhce
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-15
TERRA ALTA.

correspondence of The Argus
The Stealey Bros. are painting at Graf
ton since business absted in our town
Our transfers are making good use OF
the model Shedding. yet we would like to
see breakup to replerish our wells and
springs.
Johnny Meyer. son OF John c. Meyer. OF
this place. died az the Oakland hospital on
Friday morning and was buried at this
this place Sunday afternoon.
Oliver Lewis was wa,laid aud robbed OF
sa7' one day last week. about half mile
east OF Terra Alta. AS ~et there is no clue
to the Identity of the pc petrators.
L. v. Reed IS aspiring for Mayor OF our
town. but the signs Of ie times seem TO in.
dictate that our town pic is OF a tender sort
aud will be distributed among the older
citizens.
Our bows are beEinni1g to wonder why
they cannot be admitted to school later
than three minutes ate the time OF open.
ing doors, while the teachers are allowed
I'LL pay for teaching II days per month.
Our postoffce has not changed hands vet,
and we hope Il will no. leave its present
location, since Bros. lover and Hanger
are both good postmas RS. and we would
not like TO see mugwi mp lick our stamps
We the people of I 'ra Alta are glad
that II is not our town lat is quarantIned
Tor smallpox this time since we had our
sufhciency of trouble "a account Of the
Health Committee las GEAR to satisfy us
for quite while.
/. ~ Smith has sold rs mill property and
dwelling to A. ]. Ellio I and will move to
Frederick. Nd, whcl causes Presion to
lose one OF her best CT ,zeds on account OF
ihe glorious tax refor ! measures. There
are more TO follow In q near future
We often wondered Why Farley DeBerry
left our ranks and ioI ed the enemy, but
the matter has croppe out very plainly
lie Is OF the sanguine 'mperament. and as
the sanguinc temperament is a very active
temperament, the exercise inculcates
raving appetite, and seeing no other chance
TO appeaSe the gnawing sensation. he Is
trying to board the Republican pie wagon
by asking them to give him job Of assess.
ing real estate. lie might as well give up
In despair, since the pie eaters are so plrn.
tiful In otd Preston that an old. soldier
should be served before a new recruit from
the enemy's ranks.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-15
THE SHAFFER & BROWN COMPANY

Our Dry Goods Depart
ment is very full.
Notions, we have every
thing.
In Clothing we meet all
competition, Jew or Gentle.
Our sales in Shoes have
been immense.
Our Grocery stock is the
very best.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-15

We Boy and Sell COAL and TIMBER
LANDS. Long distance phone 1888 Court.
SMITH IsgLANp, Suite Soi-7.s Auo,t
Ruilding, pis,sbuig. Pa. A
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-15

White Satin Flour feeds Z
of our people. We alone
keep it.
Our Canned Goods line is
superb.
Finest Cured Meat to be
had.
Boled Hay, Straw, Grain
and Chop,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-15

A. ID. Bowman of Rowlesburg, and Farley
DeBerry of Terra Alta, were two prominent
business men who were here Monday.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-15

Mrs. IL. s. Whetsell returned this week
from Fairmont, where she was visiting her
brother Clarence Lan'z.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-15

Everett c. Jenkins proprietor of the
Terra Alta Electric Light Plant, was IN
town this week on business.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-15

Correspondence OF the Argus
Our sick are improving.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-12-15

When girl threatens to tell her mother
when man kisses her she means tina, she
would deny !, even if her mother saw her.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-07-02
Notice..

NOtlCG.
ALI persons using water for flowers,
lawns or garden will oblige the Company
by turning off the water promptly at nine
O'Clock. While we keep steam up all
night we do not keep the pumps running
all night, nor are we expected to. We
quit pumping between ten and eleven at
night, leaving the tanks full, When a
number of hose are allowed to run all
night there is little water left in the tank
by morning. Should there be a fire,
which is liable to occnr any night, there
would be but little water for the occasion
and if there was there would be no force
to fight fire with. either from tank
pump with so many hose open.
Corvallis Water Co.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-07-02
Baseball Players and Foot Racers.

Louis J. Kruger, ex-champfon long dis
tance footracer of Germany and Holland
training'o of eight weeks foot races at Salt
Lake City, in April last, used Ballard's
Snow Liniment to my greatest satisfac-
ton. Therefore, l highly recommend
Snow Liniment to all who are troubled
with sprains, bruises or rheumatism"
25c, soc, $1.oo--Sold by Graham & Wor-
than.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-07-02
Summit News.

Summit News.
II. Harrison boug ht a ton of bark
last Tuesday at S cts per pound.
Laura Skaggs was visiting here
the first of the week.
Fred Ring has been visiting old
friends and neighbors at this place.
People OF this place are just be-
ginning to cut hay.
Miss Pagh has resumed her
school altar a few days recreation
at hcme.
E. F. Strouts and Fred Duncan
are each going to build q new barn
and Mrs.. Mamie Emery will have
two new porches added TO her resi-
dence.
T. Ranney made flying trip to
Corvallis last Monday. French
Butler held the store down while
he was gone.
Mrs. F. E. Baker left last Tues
day for Needles, California.
Mrs. Nc Cullough of Albany is
visiting her parents.
Eupora, Miss, June 26.-Star-
ling Durham, a negro, wanted on
the charge of criminally assaulting
the 14-year-old daughter of John
Wilson, a white man, near Bell
fountain, two weeks ago, and at
tempting criminally to assault
three young ladies named Dunn
near this city, all during the course
of the same day, was hanged in the
public square here today by a mob.
The moose was placed about the
negro's neck by the little Wilson
girl, who positively identified hin
as her assailant. The negro wal
then placed on the back of a horse
and at signal from the leader o.
the mob the little Wilson girl lee
the horse from under him.
Over 5000 persons, white and
black, witnessed the hanging. Th'
lynching was as orderly as a lega
execution. Alter being assured tina
the negro was dead, the mob Gu
down the body and turned it owe
to relatives for burial.
Durham was captured Frida,
near Vienna, Ala, after running
chase, during which he was twic
wounded. He was brought her
last night by the sheriff of this
Wilson, county. A large mob me
the train at the depot and an effor
was made to get the negro, but th
officers spirited him away and car
ried him to Jail at Walthall, 81:
miles from here, where the part,
was again met by a mob of determ
ined men, who said their intention
was to burn Dunham.
The officer in charge of the ne
gro succeeded in prevailing upo
, the mob to give up this intention
but only after promising to delive
the negro to the mob this mornin
for execution. There was d stron
sentiment for burning, but this wa
overcome, and the lynching too
the form Of a hanging.
Dnnbam stoutly maintained hi
Innocence to the last and denie
: tina; ne had ever seen the Wilso
3 girl. He admitted having visite
Dunn's place, but deI led any ba
motive. His last remarks wei
3 male to 200 negroes, who were a
: sem ed about the place OF exec,
3 tior, Dunham telling them. never
I go a out a white mans house whe
won en- were at home alone.
e the three Dunn sisters, the eli
: est of whom is less than IS yea
= old, witnessed the lynching from
Q distance.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-07-02
E. E. White
REAL ESTATE. co.
Are you looking for a Home :
Or a good Investment?

Are you looking for Home
Or a good Investment?
If SO we take pleasure in showing you
over the country and are confident we
can give you the right price on some
thing will suit you.
We have tracts from S to 1900 acres.
We have Fruit lands, Hop lands, Farm
lands, Poultry ranches, Stock ranches
and Timber lands. Ranging in price
from 81 to $I25 per acre all owing to To-
cation and Improvements.
We also have nice list of city proper
ty. Lots from SIS to $500 each. Resi-
dences from $3.50 to $4,000 each according
to location and improvements we also
have some good business locations.
Offices first door south of reading room.
White & Stone, Corvallis Or.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-07-02
Notice for Bids.

For building a school house in
district No Is. to be finished by
Oct. I, 1904. Plans and specifica-
tions may be seen at the home of
the district clerk. The directors
reserve the right to reject any or
all bids. Bids will be received up
to p. NJ. July 2, 1904.
j. NJ. Gilman,
Clerk, Bellfountain.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-07-02
Reduced Round Trip Rates Ac-
count Worlds Fair.

z First class tickets on sale June
16, II, IS, July 1, 2, 3, August
8, 9, 10, Sept 5, 6, 7, Oct. 3, 4, 5,
Roseburg to St. Louis and return,
good 80 days with stop over priv
ileges at rates ranging from $67 so
to $3.50 according to ,soute chos-
en-. Passengers will have privilege
of starting on any date which will
enable to reach destination within
ten days from the sale date. In.
quire at Agent Southern Pacific
Co.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-07-02
Notice of Final Settlement.
In the Matter of the Estate
Of
W. D. Armstrong, deceased.)

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned as
executrix of the Last Will and test
ament of w. D. Armstrong, deceas d,
has filed her final account, as such
executr1x with the clerk OF the county
and the said court has fixed Saturday the 9th
day of July. 1904, at the hour of 2 o'clock in
the afternoon as the time, and the county court
room In the court house in Corvallis, Oregon,
as the place, for hearing any and all objections
tothe said account andsettlement thereof,
Dated this June IL, 1904.
Anna N. Armstrong.
Executrix Of the last will and testament of
W. ID. Armstrong, deceased
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-07-02
For Sale.

A number of first class farm
horses, weighing from 1900 to T.
500. All will be disposed of at reas-
sonab1e prices. Inquire Of Jesse
Wiley, Corvallis.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-07-02
For Sale.

self dump hay rake, used one season.
hand &c good, strong.
1912 by II Balm wagon. without bed.
I IA inch sulkey plow, extra shear.
On farm of J. Pimm, IL north of Phi
lomath.
W. M. Castle.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-07-02
Notice of Guardians Settlement.

In theMatter of the Guardianship
of
Martha. Walker, 1nsanso.
Notice Is hereby given that.the undersigned
rs guadian of the parson AMI estate of
Martha J. Walker, h per S on of u
sound mind has filed nnal his ac-
count such guardian with the clerk Of the
county court Of the state of OrA"an. for Benton
county. and the said court has fixed Saturday
the 9rn day of July, 1904, at the hour ore
O'Clock IN the afternoon the time. and the
county COURT room in the &C urt house in Cor
Wallis, Oregon as the place, for nearing any ana
all objections to ssid account and for
settlement thereof.
dated this June II, 1904,
Jesse C. Walker,
Guardian of Martha J. Walker, Insane.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-07-02

Find any kind of 4th of July fire.
works that you want at Hodes'
gun store.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-07-02
E. r. Bryson,
.Attorneu- At-Law.
Cor alIis K Eastern
Railroad
Time Card Number %.

2 For Yaquina:
Train leaves Albany. .I24s p. m
Corvallis. .. 200 D. m
&C arrives Yaquina. $40 p. m
I Returning:
Leaves Yaquina. 645 a. m
Leaves Corvallis. .II:3o a. m
Arrives Albany .12:15 p. m
3 For Detroit:
Leaves Albany 200 a m
Arrives Detroit. ..I2:20 p. m
from Detroit:
Leaves Detroit 100 D, m
Arrives Albany SIS p. m
Train No. I. arrives in Albany in time
to connect with S P south bound train,
as well as giving two or three hours in
Albany before departure of S P north
bound train.
Train No connects with the S trains
at Corvallis and Albany giving direct SER
vice to Newport and adjacent beaches.
Train 5 for De.-oit. Breitenbush and
other mountain resorts leaves Albany at
700 a. M, reaching Detroit at noon, Civ
ing ample time to reach the Springs the
same DAY.
/ For further information apply to
! EDWIN STONE,
Manager.
81. 81. Cronise, Agent Corvallis.
Thos. Cockrell. Agent Albany.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-07-02

Bring your honey and buy chew
ing gum in Corvallis on the 4th.
Everyone else will be here.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-07-02
For Sale.

A first class sewing machine in good
condition. Also fine walnut diningtable
Inquire at Times Office.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-07-02
Goats for Sale,

Inquire of John F. Irwin at the coun-
ty clerks Office.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-07-02
For Sale.

For Sale.
First class cedar posts for sale. In
quire of
B. F. Ireland & Bro,
Corvallis r F D No.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-07-02

See Blackledge's fine couches.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-07-02

Our sample line of swell tailor made
summer clothing is now in. OAC Press
ing Co.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-21
CITY NEWS

Rev William H. Lynch, formerly of this city and now of St Charles parish. Bridgeport is visiting his brother, Henry F, Lynch of Maple street.
 The Retail Meat Dealers association has decided that all meat markets will remain open every evening this week, Monday they will close at 9:30 am.
 To-day is the time to take in U. S. x Co.'S tickets and select your Christ mas present. The tickets all say Tues day. and that is the day. But this being holiday week all tickets not taken in to-day will be good on Fri, day or Saturday of this week.
 Another saloon keeper is in trouble The Feigenspan Brewing Go has brought suit against Clarence Green, who kept q saloon OH South Main street, for a bill of S380 for goods de- liyered. An attachment was made and in lieu of q bond the saloon has been closed
 List of letters remaining unclaimed in the postoffice: Mrs Mary Foster Bryner. Harry Britan, Miles Buckley, Frank Bonahue, Mrs Wallace Blakes- lee, Mrs Mary Gelhuley, Mrs s. w. Gould Mrs s. W. Chas Gould. Mrs Frances Welton, Miss Katherine O'Neill, Miss Lena Wilson.
 Notice of two suits against the city were filed with city clerk Nettleton this morning Attorney Guilfoile. rep resents the claimants who are Joseph an Virginia Disbato. The latter while walking gn Bishop street on Decem- Der 16 fGGl and injured herself She claims compensation for her injuries and her husband the loss of her so- ciety.
 John A. Bagley, one of the propri~ etors of the Arlington house, has been made defendant ina suit for $100 dam ages for assanlt and slander. The plaintiff, Alexander Mack, who was boarding in the hotel, claims to have been slandered and assaulted by Mir Bagley without any reason. The de- fendant was arrested on a body writ, but furnished bail and was released.
 Mrs Maria Lang has instituted suit for divorce on the. grounds of deser- tion It is returnable to the superior court the first Tuesday in next month. Mrs Lang's maiden name was Thorpe. Her husband. Gottlefb. she says, de serted her and their two children on December H. 1901, after being five years married. Besides a separation she also asks for the custody of the two children and alimony.
 At the annual meeting of Naomi chapter. g, O. E. s., last night officers were chosen as follows: Worthy ma tron, Annie Faber: worthy patron, John Fl. Gray: associate matron, Min nie Manville; secretary, Mary Carr penter; treasurer, Nellie F. ]. Mum; eonductress, Grace White; associate conductress, Bertha Gregory trustees, ". Atwood.
 Anchor lodge, No 40, N. D. O. P. held their regular meeting last evening 1 in Red Mems hall Two Applications
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-21

Phelan's T Store. 42 East Main Street. Telephone.