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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20

In place of Mr.. Watson, who
was formerly appointed to teach
school here. and who refused to
accept the position, on account of
being already engaged to teach,
Mr.. Everett Cooper of Gilmer
County was chosen by the Board,
and will commence school Sep
TENDER 9th. Mr.. Cooper comes
well recommended and will more
than likely teach a good school,
supported as he will by that ex-
cellent assistant, Miss Hattie
Williams.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20

A few days ago, the state of
New York put to death white
haired man, 70 years Of age.
The fact that several years ago
he murdered two persons in Buff
falo was the excuse for this pris-
on tragedy and his life was end
ed deliberately and scientifically.
It wonld seem that the Empire
state might have been spared the
consciousness that they were
made a party to such a DISPOSE
ton Of a life well-nigh spent.
No harm would have resulted
had this aged criminal been per-
mitted to live out the remainder
of his life in prison. His crime
and his existence had been for
gotten by the public, and justice
as well as warning, would have
been as we'll served by imprison-
ment for life, as they were in
sending several bolts of chain
lightning through his aged body.
Logically, neither age nor sex
makes any difference in the adj
ministration of the death penalty.
Human law is too imperfect to
provide for all possible conditions
and exceptions; but an enlighten-
ed and humane administration
might take account Of them.
The execution Of a woman or an
aged person would be no differ
ent to an unthinking machine
than similar treatment to a strong
man in his prime; but to thou
sands Of people of the country,
the recent execution of the aged
Bonier, by the state of New
York seems inexpressibly shock
ing and wholly indefensible.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20

Some enterprising mathamati-
clan has figured out that had the
original Adam saved $3.50 a day
from the time of creation until
now, his wealth would not equal
that of John D. Rockefeller.
That is were Adam won out by
dying early. 1t would have been
awfully discouraging to him to
have received the information
while engaged in the effort to a.
mass competence at the outset
of his carer.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20
Foster II. Williams "

Foster H. Williams was vi
ciously attacked by a young man
by the name of Lidel Powell. of
Chenille, last Wednesday even
ing and received very severe
wounds from fist-blows. 1t
seems that some one had inform
ed the police of some of Powell's
misdeeds, for which he was ar
rested, and thinking it was Fos-
ter, he struck him a terrible blow
in the mouth which knocked him
senseless and cut a severe cash in
his lip. Powell was arrested and
fined $50. 90 and sentenced to 80
days in Jail. Eos. is all right
now, and at work.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20

The Little Kanawha Telephone
Company will soon have through
connections with Spencer. They
hive their line completed to Min.
nora and will soon complete it tt
Villa Nova on the G. & G. Rail
road. work Is also progressing
on the line from Minnora to
Spencer.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20
Walnut Items.

Well Dir. Ed. j take this evening
to tell you that it has not rained
here for three long days.
Corn is good. wheat and oats bad
ly damaged and grass much of il
not out.
Mrs. Charles w, Mason has been
quite sick for some time.
S. w. Fsrrar has been seen out
side of his yard 3 times in the last
ten days. 1t is now thought that
he may be able TO eat his three
meals per day.
V. 4. Knots, Of Spencer. is visit
ing his old home on Walnut.
G. G Knots has boon laid up foi
repairs for several days but is now &C
much imbroved that he is horse
trading.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20

The Musicale given by Miss
Gem Huffman at the Baptist
Church last Wednesday night
was pronounced success. Hon.
j. M. Hamilton presented Miss
Gem with a diploma in the
graded course of music. given by
the Hatch Music Company. of
Phila. Pa. The program con-
sisted of splendid graded course
selections, all of which were
splendidly rendered.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20

Judge Mason did not state his OBJ
jeotion to mixing Of judges in politics
bit to strongly. The Office Of Judge
should be- on plane high above the
small! round Of public concerns. Tho
judge must pass upon tho merits Of
both public and private controversy
and bis mind should be clear and fair.
This can not easily be If he is constant
friction with daily circumstances.
More, than judge Masons points
Law Of this state. judges cannot en- ter
into politics unless a statute should be
enacted specifically pormi ting il.
This will likely never DO done. for ex.
opt under the widest con ditions Of
excitement would a legislature oveI
purposcly lower The standard Of tho
bench before which wo must try our
causes.
Here is a ripe fold Of usefulness for
the paper Of the state. by giving
them attention they can exert al influ.
onoo that will 10 Of vast bonefs to
the whole community. We have uC
idea ,ha. the practice is all common
but wherever it exists it shoule DO
discouraged in the Interest of pubIio
policy and good government. Ia yett.
willie Journal.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20

The festival at the Court House
last Saturday night. given by the
Members of the M. f. Church,
South, Sunday School, for the
purpose of roofing their church,
was fiattering success. $4,000
was taken in and considerable i'm
provement will be made. The
work of raising funds will be con-
tlnued by the young ladies of the
Sunday School.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20

S. P. Bell, who is the represen-
tative from this State to the SOW
ereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fell
lows which will meet at St. PAUL,
Mimi, on the 18th of September,
is preparing to make his depar-
ture for that place. He will visit
several cities enroute, and will no
doubt have very pleasant trip
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20

There's a kind of inspiration in
every good morning" heartily
spoken, that helps to make fresh
er and work lighter, either in the
home or office. 1t seem really to
make the morning good; and to
be a prophecy of a good day to
come after it. And if this be
true Of the good morning, it
is also Of all kind, heartsome
greetings; they cheer the dis
couraged, rest the tired one, and
somehow make the wheels Of life
run more smoothly. Be liberal
with them, then, and let no
morning pass, however dark on
gloomy it may be, that do not
help least to brighten your smiles
and cheerful words.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20

I. r. Stump will soon COM
mence work on the tower for his
power windmill. 1t Will be a
great thing when done. The
power generated by 25 mile
wind will be equal to 10 horse,
and will be all that is necessary
to do his corn crushing, feed
chopping etc. or whatever power
he may need on the farm.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20

Art Huffman will soon move
onto Daniel Huffman's farm, on
Steer Creek, where he will take
complete charge of everything.
Art is a good man and we are
sorry to have him leave Grants
vile, but we are glad to see him
fall into such splendid position
to make make money.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20

Harry williams, the young son
of Capt. Norm williams, got his
hand caught in a cog wheel on
the Captains boat last week and
came very near getting his fin
gers taken off Fortunately the
Captain was near and stopped
machinery, this saving the de-
struction.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20

1t is promised, we understand,
by the Presiding Elder, that Rev.
NJ. G. Nutter will not be returned
to this circuit next year. we do
not know what's wrong, but ii
seems that Rev. Nutter is a dead
one with the membership. AS a
Thorough Christian and gentle
man we have no doubt that the
Grantsville people will put their
stamp Of approved on him, but as
a mixer and an organizer, he is
said to be not very good. Hence,
the kick.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20
Music.

Mrs. Ala Huffman and
daughter, Gem Huffman, will
teach class in music, beginning
on April, 22nd. and continuing
through the summer months.
with Musicale July, 18th. which
will consist of music running from
Grade One to Grade Seven.
For further information, ad
dress,
MRS. ALA HUFFMAN,
Grantsville, w. Va.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20

Mrs. Watt Stump and Miss May
bel Brannon returned Thursday
evening from Gassaway, where
they were visiting relatives
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20

Misses Minnie Elliot and Mary
Smith, two of the towns most
pleasant young ladies, deserve a
great deal Of credit for the eff
cient manner in which the work
of the festival, Saturday evening,
was come on.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20
Parscn.

There will be b'x supper st tn o
Broomstick School House on the
night of August 2Jth; the proceeds
to go to "Uncle Tommy" Burrowa.
Everybody is invited.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20
Buy Leather Shoes at F. 5.
Wilson'S Store.


The labor is just great and costs as much
to make a shoe with paper insoles, moulded coun-
ter, and leather shavings, or other worthless i'm
tations of leather as that required to make an
honest shoe of LEATHER. The only difference
in cost is the material, and the cost of making,
working in and hiding these worse than useless
limitations of leather is wasted cost the
wearer must pay for and receive no extra value.
Why this wasted money? Why buy shoes made
of material never intended for foot wear and
which is an actual tetriment? We have decided
not to sell such shoes. If you prefer such, be-
cause they little cheader (the difference be-
tween the price of eatherh and tie price of paper
we advise you not to buy of US. The extra
leather saved by substituting paper would cost
from twenty-five to fifty cents on pair of shoes
and if any one thinks it economy to save in this
way he will be obliged to go elsewhere Sew
eral months ago we decided to handle honest shoes
made from leather, We wrote to several man.
ufactuers of shoes stating plainly the kind of shoes
we wanted. We finally made contract with
Hamilton & Brown Shoe co. in which they agree
not to send me shoe at any price in which there
! had been used an imitation of leather. shall
hold them to strict compliance with this contract
aspuek my customers to help me by promptly re-
porting to me any evasion whatever. Now we
do no4 warrant the leather to wear any particular
time, do we warrant patent leather not to
crack to crack or scale. We do not warrant
shods to not wear out or burn up if put into the
fire. We do not guarantee satisfaction.
Why? Because some persons are much harder
on shoes than others Because patient leather
are not made for hard scuff work. Because
some people could not be satisfied if they were
paid for being dissatisfied What then is our
guaranty? No shoe bought from us bearing
} the name Hamilton-Brown Shod Co, has any inn
itations Of leather used instead of leather in it.
We will pay one dollar per pound, for all the paper
you can pick out of the soles of these shoes.
We have them in every size for men, women,
boys, girls, youths and children Same guar
anty on all. You will find our goods almost as
low in price the cheap, shoddy stuff found near
ly everywhere and do not blame other merchants
who buy through jobbers. They are doing the
best they can. They will 'catch on" later
Yours very truly r W.T. Com
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20

Judge Moss has derlared HIM
self out of the Congressional race.
Stay there Harry" wasn't such
a dead one, after all
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Elliot Stump, of
Stumptown, were the pleasant
visitors Of Mrs. Stnmp's son,
Wait Polling of this town, a few
days last week. While here Mr..
Stump kindly remembered the
Chronicle with some cash.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20

Bill and Roy Stump and Gerry
Oles built fine boat for A. w.
Hallenbake at the mill last week.
Anthony says it was presented to
him by "the boys" and he is
more than thankful for it.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20

News of the death of Garrett
Gamer. of the upper part of the
county, was received here Satur-
day. He was q straightforward
gentleman and will be greatly
missed by the people of that COM
munity.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20
Fresh Beef for Sale.

| will be in Grantsville every
Tuesday with a wagon load of
good. fresh beef. | guarantee
satisfaction to my customers.
Give me share of your patron
age. Yours truly,
NJ. NJ. TRIPPETT.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20

Charley Propst, who has been
working at Clarksburg for some
time. was visiting home folks in
this county few days last week.
Charley is a first-rate young man
and is sure to succeed.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20

There will be a pie supper at
the Edmond school house Satur-
day, Aug. 81. The proceeds are
for the benifit of the preacher,
Rev. M. c.. Nutter.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20

Mr., Petty. an aged and highly
respected citizen of sycamore,
was found In a dying condition in
his buggy along the roadside Sat
urday. He was taken to near
by house and he expired in a few
moments. Paralysis is supposed
to be the cause.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20

Francis Kelley, one of the
bright young business men Of
white Pine, was in Grantsville
Saturday, and while here kindly
remembered the Chronicle with
some cash.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20

We have before us ticket
that was used in the first election
after the late civil war. 1t is
headed National Union Ticket"
and the Calhoun county ticket is
composed of Alpheus Norman
for Seeriff; n. 3. Terrell for
Clerk Circuit court; James w
Conrad for recorder; Simon p;
Stump for Surveyor of lands.
and r G. Day for Prosecuting
Attorney. There was no nom
inee for Delegate or for Assessor.
We have searched the records for
the returns Of election hut we are
unable to find them. Our corre-
s66ndent from Walnut found this
ticket while looking through
some old papers and kindly sent
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20

Mr.. and Mrs. S. w. McClung
returned last Wednesday from
Parkersburg. where the spent
few days.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20

There will be q pic supper at the
Big Bend Church SATURDAY. evening
August oath. The proceeds are to
go TO Rev Collins. Every BODY ~
invited to attend.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20

Mrs. Adam Westfall and
daughter, Miss Bertha, and Miss
Maude Ward left Friday morn
ing for Elizabeth where they
will visit Mrs. Westfall's brother
Rev. Coberly.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20
Box Supper.

There will be a box supper at
the Hartman Chapel Saturday
night August 31st, 1907, for the
benefit of the preacher, Rev. VI.
G Nutter. All are invited to at
tend this social.
BEN HATHAWAY
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20

Charley Curry, Of Cabot's fac
tory, was here Saturday shop
ping. He will leave this morning
for Parkersburg and other points.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20

A. Shock, the progressive far
mer of the Steer Creek Valley,
war in the city Saturday lookin :,
after business.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20

The third uniform examination
for teachers will be held at Ar
noldsburg, w. Va, Sept. 9Th and
18th 1907.
6. J. GAMER. Co. Supt.
Calhoun County.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20

Warren Brannon and Watt
Stump have gone to Little Wash
ington, Pa. where they will work
in q glass factory.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20

Squire 0. J. Stump is preparing
to erect a fine dwelling on his lot
in the rear Of the Baptist church
lot
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20

Charley Starcher was slightly
indisposed a day or so last week
with neuralgia.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20

Twins were born to Mr.. and
Mrs. @. L. Chenoweth last Fri
day morning "a girl and boy
but unfortunately, the boy died.
Mrs. Chenoweth and the little
girl are getting alone nicely.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20

Uncle John" Mathews, one
of the best farmers in the county,
was here Friday looking after
business.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20

wesley Elliot is building new
barn near his home in the east
end of town.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20

7. j. Wolverton, the Big Root
farmer, was in the city Saturday
afternoon.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20

Gale Peninger, of Henrietta,
was in the city on business one
day last week.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20

The Chronicle printed the
GAINESVILLE Telephone Com
pany's directory and toll book
last week.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20

Uncle Tommy Burrows, of
Pleasant Hill, was a visitor in the
city Saturday.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20

bic Ball, of Bull river, was in
the city on business one day
last week.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20

Frank Taylor, of Ayers, was a
business visitor in the city last
Saturday.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20

Charley Stump cut the hay on
G. w. snd A. Hardman's farm
across the river last week on the
shares.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20

John Mathews, of Leaf Bank.
was in the city Saturday, trans
acting business
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20

Commodore Stevens was in the
city last Friday marketing.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20

Foster II. williams visited
home folks Saturday and Sunday.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20

Squire Marshall has completed
his harvesting on Steer Creek.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20

Read the new notice of
trustees sale in this issue.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20
Marriage Licenses.

The following permits to wed
have been issued by Clerk S. w.
McClunp since ol1r last renort.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20

Genial Bill Whipkey has our
thanks for a years subscription.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20

One of the most pleasant af-
fairs of the seasons festivities is
promised this week in the shape
of house party to be given by
Miss Eva Hartman. Among
those outside of town who will be
present will be Misses Orville and
Floda Mcmillan and Miss Nell
Dotson, of Spencer, Miss Ora
Mead, of Tampa Fla, Miss Nina
Rathbone. Of Cincinnati'and Miss
Leila Hartman, of Barnes Run.
The party will keep house"
about ten days and a thorough
good time is anticipated.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20

The Roane County Record man
will please look a little closer to
the heading Of the paper he clips
from. The Chronicle is not re-
sponsible for the puff given
stay there Harry" which was
credited to it. The News, of this
place, is greatly in favor of Har-
ry staying there, and is booming
him, and if we were of the same
politics, we might do the Esame.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20

q n - II . RT "A.
s..,, IA >zIts KIND You Han k0ays BoBIN
i''' 4 &HA5za
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the
Undersigned parties have solo
their stock of merchandise to w
+. Powell and Co. and all person;
owing the firm of +. l.. Hays Co
are requested to call and settle a
once.
Respectfully yours
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-08-20

Bilious attacks, sick he sdaches, indigss.
ton, constipation, dry spells - these
are some OF the results Oh an inactive
liver. Ask your doctor II he endorses
Ayers Pills in these cases. The dose
10 small, one pill at bedtime.
S---NSdo By tho J. o. Aver Co.. Lowsll. xAss -
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-20

4 t thinks he can make wan hundherd an eighty pounds be tn time tn riprisin' tative iv tn czar prisints his credin- tials.
 So .ye. see. Hinnissy, 'tis no aisy thing fir tn spilled darlin' iv European coorts to do business around wash'n- ton Who's this new Ambassadure firm tn home iv that part iv, our Anglo Saxon race that hasn't got it's vote counted yet. He's a fine English gin tlemen iv tn old school, firm tn north fv Ireland. A good man. He's what they call a Liberal in England. Liberal in England is a man who be, lieyes in tn same things that radical men in this country believe in--like J. Pierpont Morgan or Andhrew Car. naygie. He's in favor iv takin' tn poor mans money away firm tn arrys- torcracy an givin' 1t to tn plain rich.
 T don't know what his qualifca- old to me fir gymnast. lie book man an that bad. niver knew amy wan byt Teddy that cud thrain fir foot race on lithrachoor. What did this la-ad write, says he? He wrote book wanst that Hogan read, called Tn American Common Wealth. He'll find a great deal more wealth whin he comes over an if he goes to New York an stays at a fash'nable hotel he'll see that it's just as common as iver it was. don't know whether tis a good book or bad. I niver read 1t. Hogan says 'tis full Jiv information about that there docymint that rail road Prisidints an gr-reat fi-nanceers have become so much ihthrested in iv late, tn at-d'ye-call-it?-th' constf- tuition. There ain't railroad Prisidint In this counthry that hasn't declared: Now that ye call me attintion to 1t, l wud lay down me life fir tn dear old constitution. I like especially tn par agraph which says: Hands off our stout railroad Prisidints, a nations prideY Me friend Hartman is in tears over tn outrages on tn constitution an is thikin' iv leavin' tn country an givin' away all his hard. even tough -erned, money. Jim Stillman