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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

The deal between G.. M. Wig
ner and A. G. Mathews whereby
the former acquired possession
of Mathews q Bells Offices and
the latter the Smith tract of land
on Leaf Bank, has been declared
off, the parties in interest mu-
tually agreeing to back out "
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

A young Suttle boy, of Syca-
more, met with a very painful
acciGentone day lest week, by
having his right hand almost en-
tirely blown off by accidentally
discharging a shot gun which he
was cleaning.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16
White LeghOrn and WYandOtte Eggs
For Sale.

I have settingso of full blooded
White Leghorn and White Wyan-
dotte Eggs. which J am selling
at so cents the setting The
chickens are all the very full
est bred and these eggs would
cost 81 80 to buy them from any
poultry firm Take advantage of
this low price 80 cents for 10
fun blooded Lcghom on Wyan-
dotte Eggs.
Mrs. w. o. UMsTEAD.
Mt. Zion, w. Va
- o. - n @ ERE a..
Besuths zI@ k.a6 Yol taB N6aE Bought
Signature e. L%/zHzAIzH
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

The Sistersville Daily Oil Re
view is in the hands of receiv-
er.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16
Miss Eva Hartman returned
Saturday faom Parkersburg.

Miss Eva Hartman returned
Saturday faom Parkersburg.
Gerry Oles and daughter. Miss
Fay, were in Grantsville Satur-
day evening.
Wallpaper, Carpets, Mattings
and Oil carpets at
M. f. Stump & Co.
Mrs. Calhoun Hays was quite
i'll a day or 50 last week but is
better now.
J. w. Pell is invoicing prepar-
atory to closing out his stock of
merchandise.
See the line Of House furnish
ing at the Furniture Store.
M. Z. Stump & Co.
Craddock & Stump sdl goods
one price to all. Coed goods, a
fair profit and nice treatment to
their customers is then motto.
Buy your groceries Of them.
Lunch goods, fryi5 candies,
etc, fresh and clean aE> Craddocll
& Stump's. ~
C. M. Wigner's planning mill is
one Of the best paying pieces of
property in Grantsyille. Jimmie
Wayne is now managing it, and
he is a good hand.
Jerome Frame and wife were
here all Of last week, being call
ed to the bedside of Mrs. Frames
brother, Brent Huffman, who
died last Thursday.
1t is now His Honor, Mayor
d. E. Stutler, he having been
elected at a meeting of the town
council, in place of c.. c Starcher
who was elected, but refused to
qualify.
Col. w. S. Holland was in
town one day last week, getting
his business in shape to leave
soon. lie will move to Morgan
town instead of Parkersburg, as
we formerly stated.
Jack and Linn Jeffreys are re-
pairing the Cook property on
Main street. We understand
that Claude Jarvis family will
move into this property on their
return from the South in May.
Mont Duskey, of Richardson,
made the Chronicle office a pleas
ant and paying call call last week.
He is an industrious young man
and is meeting with success in
the mercantile business at Rich
ardson.
S. A. Hays, w. J. Holden,
C. M. Bennett and other prom
inent Gilmer county business
men have been in Virginia for
several days looking at a %, 900
acre tract of timber land with a
view TO purchasing.
Several good citizens are pre-
pairing TO leave Calhoun county
to seek more productive fields
for their labors. She is a good
enough county for US, even if
there are no bridges and mighty
poor chances Of getting any.
The union OF the Congreg ton
al MethodlSts Protestant and
United Brethren churches will
give the united body in this state
an aggregate membership of
about IS, 600. OF these at pres
ent 300 are Congregationalist,
the only two churches of that
faith being at Huntington and
Kenova; 10000 are Methodist
Professionals and Il, 500 are Unit
ed Brethren.
Coming.
DR.. John Stops, the well
known Dentist, will visit Stump
town, April p and % and
C,.,,, t-t-iIIC A ,.,..f o. ~ 9c 1
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

Miss Catneoline Huffman was
called from Redwood last week
by the sickness Of her brother
Brent, whose sickness proved
fatal on the 18th. instant.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

See Craddock & S1hnp's swell
lire of samples for Lspring and
summer clothing and then leave
your order with them for that
spling suit.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

Wait Polling has resigned his
position as Sergeant and was
appointed Street Commissioner
in place Of S. T. Stump resigned.
Howard Waldo was appointed
Sergeant.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

The protracted meeting which
was started by Rev. Nutter at
the M: E. church, south, rsccn
thy was shCrt lived, it coming to
a close very suddenly last We'd
nesday evening, before it had
gotten fairly started.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

Its said that there are now
90, 00o million people in the United
States, according to a recent bull
letin given out by the census bu-
reau. New York, Chicago, Phil
adelphia, st. Louis and Boston
are the five leading cities inpoint
Of population.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

Brent Huffman, the only son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Fannie Huff
man, of this town, died last
Thursday morning, after very
short but severe siege of suffer
ing, with meningitis. lie was
a frst-class young man, and very
popular among his acquaintances
and his death was a great shock
to the family and friends The
remains were laid to rest in the
Huffman burying ground, at
Enon, Friday morning. Rev.
Whit Stump officiating in Jhe
funeral services. The family,
physician, and friends did every
thing In their power to restore
Brents health, hut this terrible
disease had too vital hold, and
after Wednesday, ail hope WIS
given up, and the loved ones
bent their energies toward light
citing the burden, and cheering
the soul in its journey across the
dark river
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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16
~ w. Snyder,
Thomas johnson,
Fl. d. LoJgh,
W. IT. Jackson.

Thank you gentlemen for this
expression Let u5 hear from
Some more of YOU
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

Farmer" Gates.nas returned
from Challestom where he was
called to the bedside of his faith
CT, who was very sick, but who
IS some better.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16
Hon. A. E. Kenney was here .

Hon. A. f. Kenney was here a
day or so last week, making the
farmers happy by distributing
& large sum Of money as rentals,
among them. IIeleft Friday for
New Martinsville where the JEFF
freys and Lowther suit is now
being tried and will return for
court this week.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

I Barb, smooth and baGng wire
v at Want e. Barr's.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

A st. Louis church has a pen
ny bank, elocution lessons, an en-
tertainment course, a millinery
class, a class in English, sew
ing school, a cooking class, a
church book store, areading room
a chorus class, a legal bureau and
medical attention. Presumably,
it also has a pastor who breaches
the gospel.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

spring IOfh, was IN Town on puS-
mess Saturday morning.
Aunt Druze" Stump is taking
a treatment under DR.. Frame, of
ParkeTsburg, and is being greatly
improved by it.
T. R. Stump has been putting
up some fine woven wire fence
on his place across the river, re-
Gently.
Groceries, you buy for less at
Chenoweth's.
Miss Jessie Stalnaker returned
one day last week from a short
visit among friends in Gihner
county.
The coal test Being made by
Z. L. Austin, in G1mer county,
is at depth Of $50 feet, with
not very flatteling results.
The Hope Gas Co, has taken
oAer the Washington,dist. terri
tory and will hereafter pay rent
ais instead of the South Penn.
You will always find 4 full line
Of fruits at Chenoweth's and he
sells them for less.
Farmer" Gates.nas returned
from Challestom where he was
called to the bedside of his faith
CT, who was very sick, but who
is some better.
Miss Catneoline Huffman was
called from Redwood last week
by the sickness Of her brother
Brent, whose sickness proved
fatal on the 18th. instant.
Judge, Bennett. held a busy
three day tenn Of court in. Poca-
honta5 last week during which
ti1 e he collected oyer $1,000 in
fines, sentenced two offenders to
the peniGentiary and very effect
ually put an end to the strike Of
the chain gang. The grand jury
returned over 100 indictments.
The deal has been closed be-
tween the Bank Of Grantsville
and J. w. Pell and the former is
nov the owner Of Mr., PelPs store
house and lot. Nh. Pell will re-
tain possession for sometime in
order to dispose Of his stock of
goo(s. An architect viii be here
soon to prepare the new build
ing for construction.
The firms whose names are re
presented in our advertising col
umns are worthy of the conf
dence Of every person in the COM
munity who has money 10 spend.
The fact that they advertise
stamps them as enterprising,
progressive men Of business, q
credit to our town and communi-
ty and deserving support.
Isn't it fair, the manthat helps
you, that you shoulahelp back?
If so, buy your groceries at c, l..
Chenoweth's because he is beat
ing down the price.
Lee Stump, a brother Of Levi
Stump, Of this place, and who is
well known here, and Miss Nora
McFee Of Writ county, we're
married on Monday Of last week.
Mr. Stump and his bride were
the guests Of his brother here the
first Of the Of the week. Richie
Gazette.
The following from Big Springs
dated April 9Th, shows that our
idea Of Center and Graz tsville
Independent districts building a
bridge at Grantsyillc is a popular
one:
Editor Chronicle.
We whose names appear bel Ow
are with you ON the fifteen cent
District levy for the bridge at
Grantsvillc:
p. w. Snyder,
Thomas johnson,
Fl. ID. LoJgh,
w. TT. jackson.
Thank YOU gentlemen for this
EXPRESSION Let ms hear fr0C
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

The Grantsyille brass band
will give a Minstrel in the near
future. They are practicing
now in the H&rdman hall, and
will announce the date of their
entertainments in the near future.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

WOO III vi elllloN liIC OilC UGl ldSl
week attending 70 business af-
fairs,
''Pinkerton, young boy who
worked in Grantsviilc last year
for G. Nj. Wigner, is here again
in the employ of ''Spav" Stump.
Uncle Billie" Stalnaker, the
popular proprietor of the Central
Hotel, was at Tanner last week
on business.
Jake Bennett is at Arnoldsburg
this week on business connected
with e. L. Hays & Co.'S, big per-
cheon horse.
The Roane County court has
refused to grant liquor license for
next year, thus doing away with
the saloon at Alvord, adjoining
Spencer.
If you want a swell spring and
summer suit of clothes leave your
order with Craddock e. Stump.
They guarantee you a good fit; al
SO the style and workmanship.
-----------
Miss Geraldine Hardman is
visiting her uncle, DR.. Stump, at
Philippi. Her sister, Eva, ac-
companied her as far as Parkers-
burg, on her way.
See Craddock & Sb1mp's swell
line of samples for Lspring and
summer clothing and then leave
your order with them for that
spring suit.
A young Suttle boy, of Syca-
more, met with very painful
acciGentone day lest week, by
having his right hand almost en-
tirely blown off by accidentally
discharging a shot gun which he
was cleaning.
Hon. A. f. Kenney was here a
day or so last week, making the
farmers happy by distributing
& large sum Of money as rentals,
among them. IIeIeft Friday for
New Martinsville where the JEFF
freys and Lowther suit is now
being tried and will return for
court this week.
4 fifteen Darrell oilwell was
drilled in on thee c. McQuain
tract of land On Trace Fork last
week. This is an extension Of
the Yellow creek field and means
that a great deal of operating
will be done in that section this
spring. The Carter Company
has the lease
I've discovered why people
call an engine She" said q rail-
road man the other day. The
reason is because an engine
wears an apron and a jacket,
wears shoes and draws train
behind; has a lap, needs a guide,
rides wheels and will not turn
out for pedestrians. She some
times foams and refuses to worl,
and always attracts men"
Governor Broward in his an
nual message to the Florida leg
islature has this to say concern
ing the negro situation in that
state: Il recommend a resolu-
ton memoralizing Congress to
purchase territory, either domes-
tic or foreign, and to provide
means to purchase the property
of the negroes at reasonable
prices and to transport the me-
groes to the territory purchased
by the United States to form a
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16
Coming.

DR.. John Stops, the well
known Dentist, will visit Stump
town, April p and % and
Grantsville, April Il, %, 2G and
q lie will be prepared to do
all kinds of Dental work.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

Nice, fresh groceries received
every few days at JCraddock &
Stump's.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

Col. w. S. Holland was in
town one day last week, getting
his business in shape to leave
soon. lie will move to Morgan
town instead of Parkersburg, as
we formerly stated.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

Miss Geraldine Hardman is
visiting her uncle, Dr.. Stump, at
Philippi. Her sister, Eva, ac-
companied her as far as Parkers-
burg, on her way.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

You vail always find full line
Of fruits at .Chenoweth's and he
sells them for less.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

The firms whose names are re
presented in our advertising col
umns are worthy of the conf
dence Of every person in the com
munity who has money 10 spend.
The fact that they advertise
stamps them as enterprising,
progressive men Of business, q
credit TO our town and communi-
ty and deserving support.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

If you want a swell spring and
summer suit of clothes leave your
order with CraddOck e. Stump.
They guarantee you a good fit; al
50 the style and workmanship.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

Mont Duskey, of Richardson,
made the Chronicle Office pleas
antand paying call call last week.
He is an industrious young man
and is meeting with success in
the mercantile business at Rich
ardson.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

The deal has been Closed BE-
tween the Bank Of Grantsville
and J. w. Pell and the former is
nov the owner Of Mr., Pell's store
house and lot. M. Pell will re-
tain possession for sometime in
order to dispose of his stock of
goo(s. An architect viii be here
soon to prepare the new build
ing for construction.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

Miss Eva Hathaway is very Sc
PioUsly HAT her home on Syca-
more.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

Our Wallpaper line is complete.
M. p, ShumU q Go.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

Lee Stump, a brother Of Levi
Stump, Of this place, and who is
well known here, and Miss Nora
McFee Of Writ county, were
married on Monday Of last week.
Mr. Stump and his bride were
the guests Of his brother here the
first of the of the week. Richie
Gazette.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

Sugar u cts. per package at
Chenoweth's. "a
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

Jack and Linn Jeffreys are re-
pairing the Cook property on
Main street. We understand
that Claude jarvis family will
move into this property on their
return from the South in Nav.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

Full line of Groceries at Chen
oWeth's. There is where you buy
'em for loss.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

Judge, Bennett. held a busy
three day tenn Of court in Poca-
honta3 last week during which
til e he collected OYER $1,000 in
fines, sentenced two offenders to
the peni5entiary and very effect
ually put an end to the strike Of
the chain gang. The grand jury
returned over 100 indictments.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

c. W. Barnes, Of Trace Fork,
was in Grantsville one day last
week attending 70 business af-
fairs.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

T. R. Stump has been putting
up some fine woven wire fence
on his place across the river, re-
Gently.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

CUBE CARDS for sale at this
Office
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

Mrs. Calhoun Hays was quite
i'll a day or 50 last week but is
better now.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

Jake Bennett is at Arnoldsburg
this week on business connected
with e. L. Hays & Co.'S, big per-
cheon horse.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

S. A. Hays, w. J. Holden,
c. M. Bennett and other prom
inent Gihner county business
men have been in Virginia for
several days looking at a %, 900
acre tract of timber land with a
view TO purchasing.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

Isn't it fair, the manthat helps
you, that you shoulahelp back?
If so, buy your groceries at G, L..
ChencWeth'S because he is beat
ing down the price.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

The Roane County court has
refused to grant liquor license for
next year, thus doing away with
the saloon at Alvord, adjoining
Spencer.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

1t is now His Honor, Mayor
d. E. Stutler, he having been
elected at a meeting of the town
council, in place of c. c Starcher
who was elected, but refused to
qualify.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

Henry Propst and Earl Gates
are now cumming the Wabash. "
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

Uncle Billie" Stalnaker, the
popular proprietor of the Central
Hotel, was at Tanner last week
on business.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

Charley Lowe left last week
for Ohio, where he will seek work
IN an oil field.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

The Hope Gas Co, has taken
oAer the Washington.dist. terri
tory and will hereafter pay rent
ais instead of the South Penn.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

Miss Effie Stevens, of Pine
creek, is reported very i'll of ty-
phoid fever.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

j. w. Pell is invoicing prepar-
atory to closing out his stock of
merchandise.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

4 fifteen Darrell oilwell was
drilled in on thee c. McQuain
tract Of land On Trace Fork last
week. This is an extension Of
the Yellow creek field and means
that great deal of operating
will be done in that section this
spring. The Carter Company
has the lease
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

See CraddOck e Stump's line
OF groceries before buying
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

Several good citizens are pre-
pairing TO leave Calhoun county
to seek more productive fields
for their labors. She is a good
enough county for US, even if
there are no bridges and mighty
poor chances Of getting any.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

The venerable MIR. Whipkey, of
Spring fork, was in town on bus
mess Saturday morning.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

See the line of House furnish
ing goods at the Furniture Store.
M, +. Stump & Co.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

Aunt Druze" Stumpis taking
a treatment under DR.. Frame, of
ParkeTsburg, and is being greatly
improved by it.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

W. w. Bower, Of Brooksville,
was prominent business visitor
in town last week.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

j. e. Huffman is still in pretty
delicate health from rheumatism.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

"Pinkerton, a young boy who
workedin Grantsviilc last year
for G. Nj. Wigner, is here again
in the employ of "Spav" Stump.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

Gerry Oles and daughter, Miss
Fay, were in Grantsville Satur-
day evening.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

County Clerk, Snode McClung
was at Parkersburg on business
last week.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur G.. Miller
have returned from a short visit
at Parkersburg and other points.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

Groceries, you buy for less at
Chenoweth's.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1907-04-16

Jerome Frame and wife were
here all Of last week, being call
ed to the bedside Of Mrs. Frames
brother, Brent Huffman, who
died last Thursday.