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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-04-21

There is every reason to believe
an exceptionally good fruit crop
viii be had ia West Virginia this
year The late frosts did but little
damage aud unless there is some
more extremely cold weather the
general crop is safe Farmers are
ELL behind however with their carly
spring work having had no oppof-
iuniiy 20 do ouoh plowing Grass
VIII DE short and next IAN will piob
ably see hay commanding an
unussa.ly high price The wheat
crop ~ilinot be very good. although
Chat which WAS sown early promise s
70 be better than that sowed late.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-04-21

There's good deal more human
nature than patriotism in the aver
age citizen and when you bill him
on any other valuation you're going
to have a big shrinkage m the ballot
box. Livery hire and husuers are
cheap in comparison with eloquence
and exalted hopes, and the man who
calculates 90 keep in politics and
come out on the heavy side Of the
polling list had better make up his
mind 20 spend bis money for buggy
grease before the polls close instead
Of saving IL for red FIRE and Roman
candies with which to celebrate his
election.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-04-21

Preston county" says the Buck
harmon Banner, els almost unan-
imously for Dawson and tax reform
It is said One or two Republicans,
who know the county thoroughly
seem 70 think Preston will 30 Dem.
ocratic If Dayton ana Te,er win in
the conventions"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-04-21

We learn through one OF our ex-
changes that Wood county did not
send a contesting delegation to the
State Sunday School Convention at
Grafton this week, as was first re-
ported.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-04-21

The Marine Band, the best band
in the United States, will be present
at the Exposition for about a month
and give daily concerts.
inasmuch as Congress is likely to
adjourn about the time the Exposi-
ton opens, il seems as though the
majority Of the members Of Congress
will 90 home by way Of St. Louis
and take view Of the Exposition
before going 10 their respective
homes. There IS much interest
manifested in The big snow. n
young men and women who desire
TO see the Worlds Fair and have
not the means wherewith TO do So.
who are going 20 school and who
would be literally educated by see.
ing The things there exhibited, will
write 20 Mr.. John {. Lebens Of the
Worlds Fair Press Bureau. they
will get pointer as to how they
can do some work and get through
the Worlds FAR and see all Of IL at
no cost to themselves This IS some.
thing that all young people ought to
know. Get busy
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-04-21

The Senatorial Convention for
this district will be held at Parsons
next Wednesday, and as the ramp
season will be just coming in, it
ought to be big success.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-04-21

The Democratic State Conven-
ton was held at Charleston yester-
day and several of the leading Dem
ocrats from this county we're in
attendance.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-04-21

The Trinity OF Crow eaters Whom
He Called Into Consultation Re-
fused to Interfere With the Free
Entertainment.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-04-21

a South Carolina woman as she
was going through a tunnel on a
railroad tram was Rugged by some
one 70 her unknown, and she has
sued the railroad company for dam
ages. The case has reached the
Supreme Court Of the Palmetto
State.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-04-21
KIngwoOd, April 81, 1904.

The prospects seem to be very
good for Hearst to carry four and
possibly all of the New England
States.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-04-21

Capt. b. B. Dovenor, from the
First District, A. G. Dayton, of the
Second, and Harry c. woodward,
of the Fourth, were all renominated
for Congress by the Republicans
last week
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-04-21

The race for constable here is a
lively one, with John S. White and
|. B. Bowermaster on the track. If
legs count for anything Ben Bower
master ought to win, but John S.
White has whole livery stable at
his command. and may be able to
head Ben off and run him down by
using up all his horses. John Gidley
claims to have drawn off in favor of
White.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-04-21

There are three candidates for
Assessor on the East Side and three
on the West Side to be voted on at
the Republican Primary, April 80.
On the East Side, Thos. B. Jack
son, the present Assessor, and Joe
A. Beatty, of Portland district, and
Noah Thomas, of Grant district, are
In the fight. This allows "Uncle
Tom" to win in a canier. They are
all good men and have all held Off
ciai positions, but we are betting on
Jackson, and Noah might as we'll get
his Ark ready for the deluge that Is
coming, while Joseph will probably
be sold into Egypt again by his
brothers in politics.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-04-21

The People Of the River City I'm
agined 1t was to be Base Ball
Contest and Turned out sby the
Thousand.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-04-21

The fight for Justice of the Peace
in Kingwood is warm and there is
full assortment of candidates for
the Republican Primary the last
day of this month. Charly Bishop
is putting up the biggest fight for it.
Although he has the shortest legs
of any candidate in the field.
Charly says, "they thought his
candidacy Joke when be first en-
tered the race and he is going to
show what kind of a joke it is. "
All the other candidates are strong
men but the vote is divided up so
Mr.. Bishop might win.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-04-21

In the Ohio county primary last
Saturday for the election of dele
gates to the State nominating con-
vention Mr.. Dawson, for Governor,
almost swept the platter clean, as
the result was that he got SO of the
AZ votes, or will get them when the
convention meets. This was GER
tainly great disappointment to the
Teter men, as they thought they
had cinch on that county.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-04-21

Goes to Rowlesburg to Report the
Debate And is Given Royal Re-
ception.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-04-21
THE RAMBLER.

He is not an Alarmist, But as a
Peace maker Endeavored 20 Put
Stop to the Enthusiasm Among
the Republicans.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-04-21
Very truly yours,
IT q IoHN c

We wrote Hess at once but as
usual have received no reply from
him and it may be that Bro. John
sons surmise is correct about the
decease of Bro. Hess. If he still
lives we shall insist that he change
the name of his paper from Enter
prise" to "Procrastination" or
"The Thief of Time" We thought
when Bro. Johnson was elected
Secretary we would have no more
trouble over this matter but 1t truly
seems that "the evil men do live
after them" not only in the flesh
but officially. The only trouble
about the Secretaryship of the AS
sociation now, so far as we can dis
cover. is too much Hess anil not
enough Johnson. While we are
not now the Executive head
of the Association these proceedings
took place under our administra-
ton and we are going TO see that
they are printed or know the rea.
son why.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-04-21
SAME OLD COMPLAINT.
Warrington Enterprise Man Year
Behind as Usual.

In less than two months now the
annual session of the State Editor
ial Association is due to be held
and yet no minutes of the last meet
ing, have been printed and sent
out. We have been investigating
the matter to find out who was TO
blame and why the work had not
been done, and as usual find that
Hess of the Warrington Enterprise
is the sinner. He had been Sec
rotary of the Association for two
terms before the present regime
and it was like pulling teeth to get
the minutes out on time and the
officers had to have a row and a
lot OF trouble and correspondence
every year TO get him to do IL as
the bylaws required and this was
one reason why he was not re-elect-
ed. Herman G.. Johnson of the Elkins
Inter Mountain. was elected Secre-
tary at the September session in
Charleston and as it is the duty of
the Secretary TO have the proceed
ings printed we wrote him recently
about it and TO know why il had not
been done and received the follow
ing reply
My Dear Brown:-If you will
prevail upon the retiring secretary
of the State Editorial Association
to get the minutes of the last meet
ing in shape l will get them out
within ten days after the copy is in
my hands. Hess promised to pre-
pare the minutes Immediately after
his return home, and / have not
heard from him since and can get
no reply from him. He may have
died as result of the recent sur.
veY made of the proposed County
of Augusta. Write him at once
and hustle him up, as can get no.
thing fromhim.
am anxious myself to get the
minutes out, but you know l had
nothing whatever to do with their
preparation, and of course cannot
print them until the secretary Of
the last session prepares them.
Veru trttlv vot,rs
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-04-21

Total expense for ar
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-03-17
For County Commissioner

Ia the proper column appears
the announcement Of the candidacy Of
Jonathan Harmon of Grant township
RS a candidate for county commission.
er Of this district, subject to the ac-
ton Of the Republican county conven-
ton. Mr.. Harmon needs no intro
duction to the people Of Dickinson
county. He has long been resident
here and has been identified with the
farming and stock interests OF the
county so long as to be thoroughly
familiar with the needs and abilities
Of the people. He is man Of good
judgment, Of unimpeachable honesty
and has a wide acquaintance. II be
is nominated his election will be sure
and there will be no better commits
sioner on the board than be will make.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-03-17
Harry Pennington Dead.

After long suffering Harry Penning.
ton sank into rest Tuesday at 1880
O'Clock, aged "a years, two days.
Three years ago he was sturdy and
vigorous, seemingly fitted for long
life. Then he was stricken with
paralysis and has been helpless much
Of the time since. Yet be bore it
patiently and was cared for with
loving kindness BY the devoted wife
who has never faltersd in her tender
care. Besides the wife be leaves a
father and one brother.
Funeral services we're held at
$3.50 Wednesday afternoon, burial In
Abilene cemetery.
the service will be held at the
Methodist church, Rev. G. N. Evans
officiating T.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-03-17
stsinhilbsr Lost Appeal.

Among the cases decided BY the
supreme court Saturday was that Of
Steinhilber vs. Holmes appealed from
the district court here. The ruling
OF the district court was sustained by
the higher court. Tbe suit Is over o
division line between the Steinhilber
and Holmes farms southwest OF town.
Mrs. Steinhilber and Mrs. Holmes are
sisters and the fence dividing the
properties to which they became heirs
several years ago lie not located as the
Steinhilbers think IL should be. they
claiming 8 or 10 acres more land.
they we're not satisfied with the dis
trict court decision and took 1t up
bat the ruling Of Judge MOore's court
was affirmed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-03-17
A WlFE's TRIsUrE.
County High School Receives

County High School Receives /
Touching Letter from Mrs. Cook.
Mrs. S. NJ. Cook has written to The
county high school a touching letter
expressing appreciation Of 1.-THE schools
remembrance in sending beautiful
floral tributes to the funeral OF her
husband, the late Prof. s. M Cook,
the first principal Of the school.
Among other things she says:
Il wish th.t,I might tell you dear
friends, how much | appreciated the
beautiful floral design that hung I'M
der Q canopy Of lace over tbs coffin
that held the one who was all the
world TO me, and the one that know
was dear to you also.
"Dear friends. as bis wife who knew
HIM so intimately, want to tell you
that that heart over which your beau
shAuA huouuk VI FUSES anu bWtihX WAS
suspended, ever throbbed with love and
devotion and enthusiasm for the dear
D. G. II. S. So great was bis love for
the institution, and for the cause
throughout the state, that l know be
would willingly have laid down his
life for 1t.
''In the early days Of the school
when the county high school idea was
merely an experiment and bad more
foes than friends, be would say, we
must make IL success. Think how
much depends upon IT,
SUNDAY school and church and
friends sent many beautiful floral de.
signs but the one nearest his heart |
was the beautiful token you sent.
Zone o! Mr.. Cooks favorite ideas
was--Liie, the great school room
Death-our graduation--real earnest
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-03-17
In connection with the session 4.

In connection with the session A
NJ. Crary, former county superinten
dent, today recalled the first insti
tute ever held in the county. He said
ut was 10 Decem Der 1873 that thre,
teachers Of this county, G. s White
OF Dillon. W. M. Campbell OF New.
burn and myself, my home being in
Ridge township at that time, met n
Abilene after the teachers txami-
nation was over and laid the grounds
] for the first Teachers Institute ever
held In Dickinson county. It was
called TO meet early In January 1874,
at Mt. Ayr school house north Of
where Dillon now Ia, and there we're
probably dozen teachers present.
The house was filled with people dur
ing the afternoon and evening, q
good dinner Was furnished at the
sohooi mouse for all, and every body
agreed that the institute was success,
From that time on institutes were
held once a month except during the
not summer season, and thrre we're
very few districts in the county where
one or more had not been held. For
several years there we're four institute
d stricts In the county and one held
In each district every month. The
people 10 general took as much In. |
terest In them as did the tea,hers, and |
people would go from miles around
to attend these distinctly educational
sessions. Once year central iLsti.
tute would be held at Abilene. Solo.
mon or Enterprise aod good time
was always enjoyed"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-03-17
TEACHERS AT LEXINGTON.
County Association Entertained in
Excellent Style.

GACelAenC 0tyle.
HERINGToN, March 1S,-The county
teachers association met here this
afternoon with large attendance.
I he boys club Of the high school fur.
nished dinner to the visitors and it
was excellent.
| The association was called to order
at 1:16 by President w. B. Hall Of
Abilene.
The geographical location, causes
and events Of the struggle between
Russia and Japan was very ably dis
cussed BY Miss Kate Miles OF Herring
ton. 10 the general discussion which
followed much sympathy was dis
covered for each side. President Hall
insisted that the statements be sufii
cientl7 clear TO oil, the au thence to de-
termine where each speaker stood.
The best way to teach percentage
to beginners was handled In master
" way by Prof., T. K. Curt Of Elmo
and Prof. H e Brown OF District NJ.
40. The fractional method was
th ught best. Prof. Mott Of List
Springs insisted that Wine We pa,
agree upon method, th Il each teacher
must work out his own peculiar 10.
dividuality.
On the subject OF "Ear Marks Of a
Teacher" Prof. B. e. Ford OF Herring. !
ton chose as bis text, Thou shah
bore bis ear with 40 awl and be shall
be your servant" Prof. H. d. VIII.
son Of Dillon spoke ieeliDgly o. the
Great Teacher who bore all the ear
marks OF successful teacher, q prac-
tical man Of the present and q wise
builder for the future.
Prof. AID. Young Of Enterprise out.
lined In . short but pleasing paper
what the teacher should expect Of the
pupil 10 the preparation Of lessons.
Rev. VIM. Cleveland followed with
an able and pleasing talk showing the
need and effsc: Of the moral support
Of the pupils. especially the older
pupils Of any school.
The question boz conducted by
Superintendent z. v. Dyer
contained the following questions:
IL Il just to allow from 8 to 10 min.
utes for tArdiBessP How deal with
those sho will whIsperP How can
We encourage home support 10 rural
'choOisP Can pupil suspended from
'cboOl be prosecuted andsr the new
iruancy lsW9 What hss 9 pupil .
tight TO expect from . teacher in
moral support Have teachers g
egal right TO dstaiu pupils after p.
n. for tbs purpose Of preparing lessons {
lot learned during the dayP These {
md other questions Of school manage {
nsnt we're answered ~ suPL Dyer {
I'd others z
A vote Of thanks was extended 10 9
be teachers add good citizens Of Her 3
1gtOa for their help 10 making this :
nssting % pleasant and profitable to ,
be Waiting teachers hssy eitiE"us
! Hsriseton vsrs 70 sisssdkaos-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-03-17
Former Abileue Bow sulcidss.

Harry Cook committed suicide at
Junction City Sunday afternoon in
his room at the Depot hotel by shoot
ing himself 10 the head with large
calibered revolver. He was a son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Cook and had
been employed as painter at Fort
Riley. He had been respondent, but
left nothing to indicate why he killed
himself. The Cooks formerly lived
in Abilene and Harry was well known
here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-03-17
A. G. RoMIG.
County sorvsyOr.

Large crowds are attending the re-
vival meetings which are being held
In the United Brethren church By the
evangelist. Rev. Anna B. Rsis. Seats
viii Be provided for al BY ths open
Ing Of the Sunday school rooms of
HE building. Presiding ~ 8 o'clock
By The sVangslist every night this
week. Soug service bsginHing q 7.e0
p. q. An weleone. Day nestfBRs
begiu q $50 Raw. A. RITcHm
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-03-17
County surveyor, Ofies par,.

Persons having business with the
county surveyor will find him In bis
Office on Saturdays and Mondays Of
each week. Other week days re-
served for field work when we are
liable to be out Of town.
Respectfully,
A. G. RoNIG.
6l-6tA2moc County snrvsyor.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-03-17
MacKay Stable soId,

q. b. Mackay has sold bis livery
stable on Second street to W. D.
Burke and Jacob Wolfe Of Ottawa
county who take possession March
goth. The new purchasers sre OK.
pert horsemen aod will succeed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-03-17
life in its tulness--the beyond.
'.Into this life, into its tullness and
joy be has now entered"


Mrs. L A. Kreider, mother of Mrs.
Frank Wilcox, died at her home on
West First street last Friday, aged
Sc years. Nine sons and daughters
mourn the loss Of tender mother
and many acquaiutances will sorrow
for the friend passed away. Funeral
services at $50 Sunday at the house,
Rev. Dr.. BIayney officiating. Burial
In Abilene cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-03-17
SCHOOL EXAMINATION
Places for Holding sama for Admi.

Places for Holding Sama for Admis-
sion to D. Q. d. 8.
To the School Patrons:
On Saturday, April Fad, examine
tioOs will be held for admission to the
Dickinson county high school at The
following places:
Chapman,
Abilene,
Manchester,
District No. "a pleasant Valley,
Upland District No. Al,
Woodbine,
Hope,
Carlton,
No. 100 (tiarmony).
Teachers from other districts will
be appointed TO take charge of these
examinations, but the local teacher,
or some member OF the school board,
should see that the school house Ia
open early that morning. Paper will
be furoished the pupils free. A fee 81
% cents will be charged each sppli-
,ant. r v. DYER.
County Superintendent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-03-17
Advertised Letrers.

Tho following is the list Of IN.
clained letters remaining In the abb
lene postoffice for the week ending
March u, 1904. Have your mail ad-
iressed to your box number and il
will be promptly delivered:
0ENrLrHEN's LIST.
Bennett, Bolton, Wesley
brigham, Duffy, George
Durham, VIM H Keeno a GO
McCarty, Frank MusseT, Mark
bcnwek, william Schwartz, OF
Ladies LIST.
Fuller, Dimple Holton.Bg
johnson, Mrs Carrie vantFious, Pearl
One cent will be charged for all ad.
vertised letters.
Persons calling for the above will
please say advertised" giving date.
RICHARD WARINa. p. NJ.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-03-17
@. A. r. Post Campfire.

Abilene Post G. A. r., No. So. at its
meeting last night decided to bold a
campfire on April 8. the 46th ami
versary Of the battle Of Shiloh. De.
partment Commander A. ", Smith
has accepted an invitation to be pres
eut and make the principal address.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-08-20

The farthing. which London judges
have been making use OF frequently oa
late in awarding damages to litigants
has proved in one case a useful coin
A West Bromwich widow recently OBJ
tanned a farthing In -of-prom-
ise action she brought against faith.
less lover. She put it in the window
OF her tobacco shop with prteted warn
ing TO trusting women to beware oil
mizpah rings and inviting men to come
in and buy breach-of-pEomise cigars
and widows mite cigars. The result
was such big business that the police
had to stand by to keep the pavement
clear. while 10 men. mostly widowers
came and offered themselves in mar
rage.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-08-20
BERKELEY SPRINGS NEWS.
NOTES OF INTEREST FROM THE
PoPCLaR SUMNER RESORT.
"a Louts stars Defeated Local Team ny
che score of III 20 2-Grecery
Firm Changed Hands.

Berkeley Springs, Aug. ls.-The ST.
Louis Stars, the lady base ball team
defeated the local team here by the
score of II to 2. Eutanks aud Lindsey,
of Martinsburg, were tine battery for
the local team.
The firm of Biser and Smith. the
largest grocery store in the county.
sold out their stock and fixtures to
Mr.. B. M. Shipper. Mr., Shipper is
we'll known in Berkeley county. The
senior member of the late firm was
dominated for sheriff bv the reppbli
caps on last Saturday.
A large force of brick LAYERS has
arrived from Cumberland. Md. and
work started TODAY on the brick work
OF the building of the new Bank OF
Berkeley Springs.
A quartctte. composed of the colored
walters at Hotel Dunn, is giving fegu-
lar concerts In the park, and they are
attracting large crowd every evening.
NEW EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-08-20
LIME KlLNS IN OPERATION.
WORK HAS AGAIN STARTED AT
BAKERS BROS.
six are Now tn Operation and Four
Others " ia he fn Use Within the
Next Few Days.

The Standard Lime q Stone Co. !,
stated operations at the lime kilns
NORTH of this cirv along the Baltimore
& Ohio. few days ago, and gre 1t
progress has been made since that
time. There are now six kilns in
operation and within few more DAYS
-four more will he started. Srhe force
of men now employed is not large,
but the number will be Increased as
the other kilns are opened.
The kilns are tile old Baker Brothers
kilns. and were built about the year
1884, and were in operation for num-
Der of years. About three wears ago
they were abandoned. and have been
idle until started recently. Tue ca
pacity of the kilns when in full blast
will be from 10 10 cars dav The
kilns are in charge of Mr.. Cornelious
Dutrow, who was the first lime
burner at these quarries. The stone
for the lime will be furnished from
the various qusrries of the stone COM
pany IN this county.