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The San Francisco call., 1905-06-16
MALADMINIsTmATIoN OF THE Law.

Secretary Taft then directed atten-
fion TO few purely domestic questions
with respect to which he declared the
American people ought to act. These
included the maladministration of the
criminal law. the increase in divorce
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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1905-09-14

gentlemen are known TO nearly every body
In Preston county aud any words OF intro.
duction or recommendation would be en-.
tirely Superiluous.
Prot L. {. Smith OF No. 20 Union street.
Morgantown. was here on Monday. bound
tor the county capital lie called on this
scribe aud spent few hours while waiting
Tor the train, In talking over the times
when YOU and were boys The Profcs.
sor has quit teaching music aud is now de.
voting his entire attention to selling mus.
cal instruments aud tuning pianos.
Henry Weaver started Tor Tucker county
last Thursday on his regular month";, visit.
There appears to be some unusual attrac.
ton among those Tucker hills. II we were
permitted TO express an opinion In the mat.
ter We would guess 1t VISA piece OF pink
| calico. surrounding personality slll more
precious. They used to have diamonds OF
that quality in Tucker generation ago
w. a, Watson OF Fellowsville. accompan.
led by his son Or. r. T. Watson aud his
daughter Miss liza Grace Watson, was la
town Tuesday The son was on his way to
Cincinnati. where he will enter on his sec.
ond year in the Eclectic Medical Callege OF
that city. and Miss Tia goes to Buckhannon
to enter the Wesleyan University where
she will take a course in music Her father
accompanied her to Buckhannon
Or A. {. Conley leaves on Friday TOT a
six weeks trip to the west lie goes first
TO Willamette, H.. where his youngest son
Is practcing medicine and where his wife
resides with the son. From there he will
so to his old home at Boone Iowa. where
he has two sons aud two daughters. the
elder son being a practicing physician in
that city. Later he will go TO the capital
city OF Iowa, where another son resides
and will return to Function about Novem.
Der Ist
Is. i. Gibson recently OF the mercantile
firm OF Gibson Bros has purchased a
tract OF oak timber on the new railroad
near Reedsyille, estimated TO contain over
five hundred thousand feet lie and his
brothers James {. and Joe V. Gibson have
organized the Gibson Lumber Company TO
carry on a general lumber business in Pres.
ton county a new mill will be put TO work
on the recently acquired timber. while
the business the boys have been running
for the last year near Masontown will he
pushed with renewed ylgor. The company
will buy aud sell all kinds Of lumber and
timber-in fact be general lumber mer
chants-and will undoubtedly meet with
success. EAGLE EYE
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1905-09-14

Correspondence OF The Argus
Miss Fanny Radabaugh is the guest Of
Mrs. James Radabaugh.
Miss Teasic Martin Of Oakland. Md. is
still visiting her sister Mrs. S. Z Clark
Miss Bee Benson Of Point Marion. pa rs
staying with her grandma. Mrs Mary shaw
now
Miss Georgia Shaw is spending a few
weeks with friends and relatives at Brad.
dock. Pa
quite a number Of our young folks AZ.
tended the social az Pleasant Valley last
Saturday evening
Mrs. !. W Gibson and little grand.
daughter Hazel, we're visiting az Valley
Point Wednesday and Thursday.
Ray Cress brought load OF goods from
Terra Alta Tor our hustIing merchant lanes
Radabaugh one day the past week.
Harry q. &. ana John Furman OF Pisgab.
we're welcomed among us Sunday evening
last Any attraction Tor you boys over
here1
ID. x. Mason OF GAINESVILLE was the guest
Of w. T.. Johns last Sunday and Monday
We arc always glad TO see Mr. Mason
smiling face among u.s.
Those who attended Quarterly Meeting
services at Laurel Run from here were
Misses Josie Wolfe. Mary Gibson. Bessie
Harmed and Lizzie Gale Charles Wolfe.
Walter and Charlie Harmed. o v. Shaw.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1905-09-14
The KingwOOd Schools

The Schools Of this town will open next
Monday with the following corps of teachers
ii. L. Flesher of Keyser, as Principal.
Kenneth +. Burke Of Terra Alta, Gram
mar Department.
Miss Lizzie Arbuekle of Greebrer county.
Primary Department Misses lisa Monroe,
Minna Murdoch aud nellie Goodwin, the
resident teachers have not yet been assigned
to departments.
All the teachers are we'll known to our
people except Miss Arbuckle, who comes
very highly recommended. She has had
years Of experience and makes a specially of
kindergarten work and the primary branc h -
es.
a full line Of School books and all kinds
of School supplies at The Argus Book Store.
The term has been extended 10 seven
months instead six as heretofore.
The course Of study in the high school
has been revised; two years Of Geometry and
one Of Latin have been added. Some
changes have been made in the texts in that
department in order to conform to modem
conditions
The course of study and the grading Of
the lower grades will be revised to meet new
conditions, early in the term.
The patrons and friends Of the school
will be asked to contribute 50 as to have an
eight months term, at least in the high
school
Let the public, the patrons, the teachers
and the pupils join with the Board Of Educa-
ton, to have the very best school Kingwood
ever had
Let pupils be regular and prompt in their
attendance, and studiols. Let patrons
render every assistance to the teachers Let
the public be friendly to the school. Let
the teachers be painstakiug and progressive
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1905-09-14
The Edwin Young stock Com panr.

This well known and popular Dramatic
Organization will begin three nights en-.
gagemeni az Armory Hall Kingwood
Thursday Eve. September zIst The open.
ing play" Hearts Of the Sisrras"is drama.
tizatiou OF Ionquin Millor's story Of the
Dsnites. The one big feature Of the com.
pany is the appearance Of Little Edna and
Master Bobbie Young two Of the clcverest
children in the dramatic profession. They
will appear in parts specially written Tor
them in The beautiful PASTORAL play'Indlana
Folks which will be presented on Friday
evening
Mr. Edwin Young. who appears in the
role Of old Squire Dodson. Is character
actor Of many years experience The part
has been one OF the best stage pictures Mr..
Young has ever presented Little Edna
Young six yers old will be seen as Mandy
Gregg a waf whieI Bobbie Young three
years old will appear as Little Bob the
old Squire's grandson While the entire
performance is not given by the Young fam
iIy they are fairly well represented and
guarantee 10 give q good account Of them.
selves
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1905-09-14
K. Of 2. PIenIe and . onrnament.
pecjally reported Tor The Argus.

Specially reported Tor The Argus.
Carmel Lodge Knights Of Pythias gave a
very successful picnic In Wotr'ngs Grove
near Carmel. There was large attend.
ance and despite the spunkliug rain the
day was enjoyed by all In the morning the
address was by Mr. A. g.. Mathews ofOak.
land. Md. who made an eloquent address
on Pylhian KnIghthood It's aims and OBJ.
jects
ln the afternoon rsttling game OF base
ball was played the competing teams be-.
ing Amboy VS.. RowIcsburg Seven innings
were played resulting iu victory Tor Am.
boy The score standing 6 TO rim their favor
The feature Of the day however was the
Tournament eight knights entered the Ilst
and scored as follows W. 10 Porter q
rings = O scbcrr .. Frank Chase 4. f.. l..
Ieets Charles Trckeu the latter aI Of
Carmel Porter and O. schcrr rode OF
che Ue which resulted Porter Scherr p.
lhc prizes in gold were awarded AS follows
w. TT. Porter FIRST fio co. j.. O.. Scherr sec.
oui Is no Dr. a. A Schcrr third a. 500 lm.
mediateiy thereafter thc browning Of queen
of Love and beauty and maids Of honor
took place Mr. Porter crownug Mrs. por
ter Queen Of Love and Beauty D. G..
schcrr GROWING Miss Alma Schcrr drst
maid Of honor and Dr. a s. Schcrr crown
bog Mrs Julius Scherr second maid Of
honor
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1905-09-14
GLADEsv1LLE
ondenee Of The Argus.

Correspondence Of The Argus.
DR.. J. p Shafe, Of Terra Alta, was here
attending the funeral Of his brother. Deacon
T. Shafer on The 10.
Rev. Lawrence Scott Of Texas, renowned
Disciple preacher will preach a few discourses
In our village, beginning Thursday Sept "a
and continue over Sunday
The hum Of The tbrcshing machine is heard
early and late. Wheat is reported as an
average yield. Oats not as good as last sea
son Buckwheal not well filed
Our farmers Institute was quite a success.
not outstanding ihs uufayorablc weather.
IL raincd nearly an day the FIRST day and
there was not many out but we had a very
interesting session. The second day We had
a good turnout excellent addresses and every
body present seemed TO be we'll entertained
and benefited We purpose TO hold another
Institute az This place in the near future.
Died az h.s home near GladesyilIe. Sept
o, 1905, after a lingering illness from com.
plca,on Of diseases, Deacon Eugenus Sbafer
aged ~ years Deceased leaves wife.
two sons and tou, daughters Fansrs.
services were conducted ON the no by DIS
pastor Rev. G.. Il Cuikshank, interment boz
The Gladcsulls Cemetery where his remains
we're followed by Ia large concoursc Of syn.
pathuing friends.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1905-09-14
To Our Friends and Patrons

After sixteen years Of continuous mer-
camille business, owing to circumstances
over which we had no control. we have sold
out our entire business.
After so many years OF labor. building up
business that in scope and importance is
second to none around. business that has
not been without its successes, and was at
tended with many pleasant associations is
II to be wondered that we leave IL with
some regret. And those staunch loyal
friends who have stood by US all these
year and aided MS in making this business
such a success. how can we find words TO
express our thanks and gratitude Go
where we will engage in what we may. our
heartfelt, thanks and best wishes will always
remain with them.
For our able and competent successors we
ask your support believing they will deal
with you in the same liberal spirit that has
characterized us in our business. Again
we thank YOU.
THE SNAPPER & BROwN Co.
Gus ]. SNAPPER. Managing Partner
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E, J. Bo"e'mas'er is in Pi,,sburS this

f. J. Bowermas,er is in Pi,,sburG this
week.
Neil J. FouOey was a, Morsan,own ON
business during the pas, week.
Ma. aud Mrs W. c. Brown were in
Wheeling the hrs, Of the week.
Arthur b. Spencer is the latrs, addition to
the membership of Brown Lodge X. Of p. of
this place.
Misses Lily Elliot, and Isa Monroe re-.
turned Tuesday from ten days visit at
MOrgantown.
Call girl a chick and you please her,
call woman hen and you have got tight
on your hands.
Miss Georgia Purcell arrived here last
week f'om Parkersburg, where she had been
in hospital for treatment.
No more crying babies and YOU always
have good nights res, when you give them
Dr. Fahrney's Tee,hing Syrup
lion. ?. J. crogan and wife left Monday
afternoon for Philadelphia aud Baltimore
for few days visit IA the East
Der, jenkins OF Pi,,sbure, arrived in town
this week for a couple of weeks visit with
his mother at the Jenkins Hotel.
MIS- Anna 5 Spencer OF near Manown.
left las, week for Gypsy Grove, Fairmont
and other points for months visit.
a correspondent writes to know what will
cure warts As he fails to state what ais
the warts we are unable to prescribe for them.
Earle aud Blanche Rodeheaver children
of Frank Rodeheaver of this place, who
have been sick with the fever. are now
improving
Will G. Lhvelle, SON of Col. William !.
l.avelle of runuelton, has been in hospital
at Cumberland for some time, where he
underwent an operation some time since
Charles {. Stone of near Haywood. is in
a serious condition with badly affected leg.
the varieosr veins being broken and ucera,-
ed aud very painful. DR.. Suickler is attend
ING him.
Dr. Beerbower y Stafford, dentists, will
he at BrueeIon September 1910; Brandon
willie 2o2I; Clifton a2.73; Lenox as-a6;
Gainesville a7.2S. Office, Washington ST.,
Terra Alta
Those from Kingwood who attended the
funeral Of Eugenius ShaHer at GladesvilIe
last Sunday were, MIR. and Mrs. George A.
Herring and three children, Mrs. /. l..
Stone, Misses Virginia aud Veunie Brand
and Tacy Murdoch.
We know a hule man who is engaged to
marry big woman and she is getting ready
for the wedding aud ever time she speaks of
the trouseau she is going to wear she pro-
nounees 1t so much like trousers that the
fellow is about ready to back out
The sale Of the brick residence here in
kingwood by Mrs. Jane Thomas to Mrs.
Mae Brennon of TunnelIon, IS off, as the
latter backed out and cancelled the contract.
losing the 500 she had p,id on the bargain.
There is likely to be lawsuit over it.
DO not think because you can deposit
only small amount IN The Terra Alta
Bank, Terra Alta. w. Va that IL will not
care to be bothered with il. Asa matter
OF fact, we find small accounts not only
more profitable. but in some ways more
desirable than large ones,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1905-09-14
How's Thts9

Tor any case ot Catsrrh that cannot bg
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
f, CHENEY Co. Props. Toledo O.
We the undersigned have known y. l.
Cheney Tor ihc last rs years and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able 10 carry
out any Oh igatious made by their hrm.
WEST q IRuAx. wholesale Druggists.
Toledo Ohio
WALDING KINNAN 3 MARVIN Wholesale
Druggists. Toledo Ohio
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally.
atting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces or the system Price &c per
bottle. SOLE by Druggists Testimonials
Halls Family Pills are she best.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1905-09-14
AlI About California.

lts resources, Dos opportunities, ils wonder
isl climate and kindly SOIL How To- get
there, how long 20 takes, and what 30 costs
via ihc Chicago Union Pacific North.
Western Line, are Ell told about u booklets
sent postpaid to any address Zoo cents boz
stamps. w y. Suiskem, y r. 81, G.. &
n Ry., Chicago
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1905-09-14
ARE YOU ENGAGED

Engaged people should remember. that
after marriage many Iu1rreIs can 1c
voidcd by keeping their digesuons in GOOD
condition with Electric Biucrs s. A.
Brown OF Beuucr-yiI.c. S c. says "For
years my wife suffered Intensely from dys.
pepsia complicated with a torpid liver
uutiI she lost her strength and vigor. and
brcamc mere wreck Of her former SELF
Then she tired Electric Bittcrs. which
helped her q once and finally made her
entirely well She is now strong and
healthy soc a bottle. Guaranteed
The Cooke supply CO.. of HowesvilIo
j a. Lenhart OF Kingwo0d and i-ona
Supply CO.. OF irona
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1905-09-14
S A. srFfL. Secretary.
AIrAoKEn ~ al Mnn

Aud beaten in labor riot un,I covered
with sores. a Chicago street car conductor
applied Buck'cn's Arnica Salvc and was
soon sound and we'll 81 use DO bod my fam.
Hy writes O ! Welch Of -rekonsha Mich
and hnd it perfect Simply great Tor
cuts and burns Only 7sc.
Sold b. The Cooke supply CO.. Of Iowes.
vile j. A. Lenhart OF Kiugwood and
lrona Supply Co. Of lrona
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1905-09-14

7 hereby give notice that my wife. Louie
liChcneil has ioft my bed and board with
ont just cause. and duo notice is hereby
given to 400 parties not 90 trust her on ms
account AS : will not be responsible Tor ans
debts contracted by her.
90 EpwARn IiCHENELL
August BE-. zoos Rockville w. Va
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1905-09-14
CUPIDS COURT
Two Preston County Girls Captured Bv
Grafton GallantS.
From The Seminal.

From The Sentinel
We arc glad to repor, tho wedding OF MT.
Ephro,m Cecil Montgomery aud Miss Victoria
Belle Williams, which took place last even
ing at So'elock, at Newbu,g, Preston county,
this state The wedding was celebrated at
the home of MIR. aud Mrs Chas. X. Mei1ler
on Water street, in the above named town.
MIS-. Mcfler Is a first cousin " the bride.
Miss Helen Lucille Mclfler and Master Sank
Ross Mc'llcr wetr The only persons present
IN addition Co their parents The marriage
was performed Ivy Rev John Brdduw, pastor
of Andrews NJ. L. church of this city The
bride is the youngest daughter OF the late Mr.
John Williams of Kirgwood, where her
mother, MIS-. Julia Williams, now lives.
She was aturcd in very pretty gown of
white silk null with slippers to match The
groom was aturcd IN the accustomed black
"Serenading" was INDUCED in to a large ex-
tent Frst came the "smal boy" in good
number with the usual Accomplishments.
Next came large number OF Newburg's
citizens and last OF all the Newburg brass
band came and played four fine selections on
the front porch of the house. Delicious re-
freshments were served 10y the hostess in
honor of the bu lie and groom. Cecil, as
the groom is familiarly called in our city, is
the proprietor of the popular Montgomery
ton serial parlors ON Main street, this city.
After few days of visiting among friends,
the happy pair will take up their residence
I'm GrnfInn
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1905-09-14
ZAR JOTTINFS.
Correspondence Of The Argus.

Correspondence Of The Argus.
Walter Spikcr has quit working at Alton.
Miss bessie Nieman IS much better at this
writing
Mrs. Mary Livengood's health is i'm.
proving
Walter Hanger Of Lenox, was a business
caller here Friday.
Mr. Johnson Of Uniontown, was here
Tuesday on business.
]. &. Wolfe Of GAINESVILLE, was among
his friends here Sunday.
Slaley, the little son Of Elmer Slrawser
has been sick the past week.
Peter fickey went 20 Uniontown Pc. with
a load Of produce Tuesday.
Henry Jackson and son Of Sugar Valley.
are painting Cyrus ShaHer's barn.
Scott Kelley and little son Of Lenox, we're
here Thursday having sheep weighed.
The Kelley and Cupp threshing machine
was threshing for our people last week.
Samuel Floyd Kelley and little son Harry.
OF Doriiy were calling on friends here last
Friday.
Miss Ella Deal who has been al Mason.
town the past Summer returned home
recently.
Frank llileman and Miss Clara Bowser Of
Addison, Pa, were visiting friends here
Saturday and Sunday.
Isaac Guseman, ]. Kelley. Spencer
Guthrie and s. Frank Kelley we're al King.
wood ON business Thursday
There was Quarterly Meeting here Satur.
day and Sunday conducted by Rev Ward
and our pastor Rev. ID. a. Friend
Mr.. and Mrs Martin Hoffman and child.
rem of Masontown, have been visiting rela-
lives here and AZ Accident, Md, The past
week
Joe fIckey who has been sick nearly two
weeks, is not much better % This writing.
Or. Wilkinson was called TO see him again
Friday.
Miss Frances Guseman vent t8 Brandon.
vile Thursday and was accompanied home
/ by her sister Miss Beua, who remained with
them tll Sunday evening
John schnopp Of C5uolb. was at bis
brother Philip Sehnopp near here Wednss.
| day. Tie was accompanied home by hit
mother. Mrs. Sarah Sehnopps
Frank Jcfreys of near Ila,sl,on. Josiah
DItm1re Of Morgans Glade, and Henry
Herring Of Clifton Mills, we're among The
business callers here The pas. week.
Mrs WIN Matthews who has been visit.
| ms her daughter near here and other relative,
| Boo Preston county thc past two weeks re-
| turned i1 her home 40 Lisuc, Pa, Tuesday
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4 GRAND SOCIAL
At the Irona School House, Saturday
September 1G, 1905.

There will De a grand social given 40 the
Irona school house Tor the benefit of ihe
Kngwood Baptist Church. Ice cream, cake.
chicken sandwich and confectionery Of all
kinds We cordially invite one and all f1
attend There will be- music by the King
wood Colored Band and a good Time may be
expected. AZ two o'clock % m. there win
be q ball game, Brett We. kiugwood. Bes,
game Of the season Kingwo5d battery. T.
4 I1mis1n and Sam Younger Brett bst-
terry, Beverage and Guscmsu.
S. NJ. PusroN.
a. Mass.
u. %. BErrFo,
Committee.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1905-09-14

When indigestion becomes chronic ii Ig
dangerous. Kod0i Dyspepsia Cure win
cure indigest on and AN troubles resulting
thcrcirom fhJ- preventing Cst4rrh Of the
stomach ~. NewbrOUzh Of League w
Va. says go tho.e suffering fr9r mai
gestion or solr stomach ! would say there
IS mo better remedy tl E0d0. Dyspepsia
Cure Do .yc prescribed Ii Tor n number OF
my paNcu with r00a success. K0dof
Dyspepsia ca disc s. what sou cat and
makes Toe 0rach sweet
Sold Dy NtrClIcr.s ID rt Store and Wa,
SO Dent of Nrgbu-r
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GO TO MURDOLK's.

The musical and literary entertainment
given a, the Armory here last Friday night
by The Ladies Aid Society Of the Pfesby-
terrain Church was high.class in every respect
and deserved crowded house, but owing
10 the short notice the attendance was not
as good as &c deserved The singing Of Mr..
Claude r. Goodwin Of Wheeling, was very
fine and he was heartily applauded and
encofcd time and again The instrumental
music by Mrs T. r. Daley and Miss Nellie
u Albright was rendered In a highly artistic
manner and greatly appreciated. The main
performance Of the evening was The recital
Of ST. Elmo by Miss Bess Gibson, the
talented reader and elocuiionist from Tun-
Melton. She made a splendid Appearance
on the Stage and carried her part In a man.
ner that brought forth many compliments.
After the entertainment the ladies served
ice cream and cake The proceeds we're
about $50 in an.
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MIR. Jas. w. Holt of this city, aud Miss
Florence Stemple OF Preston county, were
united IN the bonds Of holy mauimony at
eight o'clock last evening, at the residence
of the brides sister, Mrs Mary Sttmplc
Jeiierys, No. - East Washington street,
Rev. Edwin J.. Hopkins, pastor Of ST Paul's
Ev. Luthcrn church, officiating The we'd.
ding was a very quiet one, there being
present but very few relatives and friends
of the high contracting parties Directly
after the ceremony the bridal party repaired
TO the groom's home, No. 5o2 Knots avenue,
where they are now at home to their friends.
The groom is one Of Grafton's best known
and most h'ghlY respected citizens, an ex.
postmaster OF the city, and who for many
years owned and edited the Grafton Sentinel.
The BRIDE is daughter Of Major David
Slemple Of Aurora, Preston county, one of
our sister county's oldest and best known
families, and is we'll and iavorably known to
many people in Grafton, having spent much
time with her sister, Mrs JeGerys. The
Sentinel joins a host of friends in extending
hearty CONGRATULATIONS
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The West Va. Argus.

A First-class paper. entered as Second
class matter in a Third class Postofhce