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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-02
BUYS OAK HOTEL
At Submission
ClarkSburg Man Acquires Hos
telry IN Down River Town.
News Of That Place.

sHINNsT0N. Mar. 2.-Josenh Nc
Gee, Of clarksburg. has purchased
the Oak hotel ana viii take charge
about the first d April. He ana his
family are not strangers 10 our people
having lived here several years ago.
John, the little SON OF q. NJ. carder
Is quite i'll. This following SO close
upon the death Of his mother and liz
tie sister. makes 1t very distressing 10
the father and. friends Of the family.
The condition OF Mayor L. j. Row
and Is somewhat improved though he
is not yet out OF danger. The: other
fever patients are generally improY-
ed.
Mrs. H, H. carder who has been
quite i'll for several weeks, was worse
yesterday, causing her friends much
alarm.
Miss Catherine shinn, a teacher in
the Clarksburg public schools, is
quite III with the measles.
The box supper given by the
Daughters of Rebekah Saturday night
was quite a success both socially and
financially. An Interesting and en-
jcyable program was rendered and
the music furnished by the shihnston
orchestra was appreciated by all
present. In addition to the sale Of
boxes supper was served in the
dining room of the hall by the mem
beers Of the order. After the supper
the cake walk and the voting contest
for the most popular young lady pres
ent elected much amusement and en-
thusiasm.
Mrs. Mary Lucas. of ClarlSsburg, is
spending few days with friends here
Mrs. Daisy McDermott and daught-
er. Pauline, of Weston, are the guests
of the formers sister, Mrs. Clay Rog-
ers.
Mrs. Carrie Pigott. of Pine Bluff.
spent Sunday with her mother. Mrs.
George b. Randall.
w. r. johnson. Of clarksburg,
spent Sunday with friends here.
Paul Morrow. who is attending the
state university at Morgantown, Wis
tied relatives here over Sunday.
Mrs. T. NJ Hood, Of clarksburg, is
here on account Of the Illness of her
mother, Mrs. MarytA Davis.
Miss Lucy Hoff. Of West Milford,
is visiting her sister here.
Mrs. Clara Miller, of Haywood, is
the guest of her brother. j. w. swl,
ger.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-02
BIG PRIMARY
tcontInued from page one.,

Continued from page one.J
aid Mr.. Reed to realize his ambition
and secure this nomination. We
recognize him as a faithful Repub-
lican, ever true to the principles of
the Republican party, and ready at
all times to give his time and ener-
gies to sae success u that party, be-
lieving. as he and we do, that the
best interests of the State of West
Virginia, and of the country, are
we'll served when the Republican par
ty is in power and authority"
Upon invitation to candidates and
others to speak of matters concern
ing the action of the committee and
to make suggestions, w. E. Morris,
J. e. Law. Raymond Maxwell, Ernest
L. Pigott, L. w. Ogden, c. P. Stout,
Charles G. Coffman and I. Wade
Coffman all expressed themselves
favoring an early primary and at the
same time the congressional primary
is held. Howard NJ. Gore expressed
himself as favorable to the county
primary's being held later in the
season.
The committee then adjourned to
meet at o'clock.
At the afternoon hour appointed
the committee went into executive
session, named April as the day
for holding the primary for the
nomination of county officers and the
selection of delegates to all the var
ious conventions, laid the assessment
on candidates to defray the expenses
of the primary election, and appoint
ed election commissioners.
The members of the committee at
tending the meeting we're James n.
Hess, Frank B. Haymaker, Thomas
Jarrett, N. 7. Smith, W. e. Leonard,
A. A. Lang. J. W. Fortney, /. Wade
Coffman, Charles S. Criss, NJ. d.
Garrison and NJ. c. sperry.
Ben Greet tickets today, opera
house.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-02
Thousands Are Sick

With the grip. colds, fevers. Rheumatism,
neuralgia. Many might be wen il they had
only taken Hoods SaEsaparlIia, the great
blood purifier and alth-reguiating medi-
cine. II is wonderful preventive as wen
as cure. Keep it in your house and take ii.
Meyer Without Hood PSI have taken
Hoods Sarsaparilln for Indigestion. and
recommend Il to others for that complaint It
Is an excellent medicine and j keep Il on
hand" A. S. HEATH. Adams Centre. y. Y.
Kidney Trouble ~ had kidney trouble.
"A friend recommended Hoods Sarsaparilla.;
j tried one bottle and found 1 was better. took
three more and recovered BENJ. LEVINE. 50
Village Street, Boston. Mass.
jaundice and feil from il5 TO 90 lbs IN weight,
"A friend advised taking Hoods Sarsaparilla
and when had taken three bottles was up
and on my feet JosEPH LEWIS, 10 Alpine
Street. Boston, Mass.
Hoods sarsaparilla Is sold everywhere.
In the usual liquid. or in tablet form called
SaEsatabs. 100 Doses One Dollar. Pre-
pared only by C. I. Hood Co, Lowell. Mass,
sHE.aa =
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-02
PERSONAL

Z
VIII Meredith, editor of the shinn-
ston News, was here Monday on busi-
ness.
James Bumgardner, Of Salem, was
in the city Monday.
w w. Jameson. is here from Par
kersburg attending to business.
Attorney j. w. vandervort, of
Parkersburg, is here on a visit to
relatives.
Grant P. Hall is here from Charles
ton to appear before the Republican
state committee meeting at the Wal
do tonight.
A. c. Murdoch. OF Parkersburg. Is
visitor in the city,
NJ, c. Mckay, of Charleston. Is a
city visitor.
Mrs. Anna sincebaugh,I of Ithaca,
N. Y. is the guest of her daughter,
Mrs. Fred G. Vlger. and will remain
here until the end OF the week.
Virgil L. Highland is home from a
brief eastern trip.
A. M. Mace returned to Parkers-
burg Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Perry, Of
Cumberland, sare visiting relative
here.
NJ. D. Garrison. of oueit Dell,
spent Monday in the city on bust
ness.
Cicero smith, of Wolf Summit, wa.
here on business today.
AncIl NJ. Smith. formerly with the
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Brown were
summoned to Morgantown SUNDAY
morning on account of the death oi
the latter's cousin, DR.. e NJ. Tur-
ner.
1 Wade coffman. of Salem. spent
Monday in the city.
electric hight company here, but now
in the employ of the Fairmont Goa
Company at Fairmcnt, is city Wis
itor,
Charles A. Short, of shinnston
was in the city Monday on business.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-02

Enjoy your afternoons at the Roller
Rink.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-12-08
KENDALL TO have A
FREE READING ROOM
K. OF P. ELECT OFFICERS
DIR. SMITH RESIGNS-OTH-
Err NEWS NOTES.

Kendall, Dec. IA movement,
headed by the Rev. Mr.. Stancilffe, is
under way, to establish a reading
room in the basement of the Presby-
terian church. Billiards and other
games will be provided as we'll as the
current magazines and newspapers.
and other equipment to make the
place attractive and pleasant for the
residents of Kendall to go and spend
their spare hours. This reading
room is directly in line with the club
house which was talked of some years
ago but which did not materialize.
Mr.. Stancliffe has collected about
SIS towards the proposed reading
room and about $500 will be required
An appeal for aid and financial
support has been made to the various
lodges, and the Miners Union, and il
hoped that liberal aid will be secured
1t is with surprise and regret that
the peope of Kendall learned that Dr.
Chas. M. Smith rendered his resig-
nation as Union physician of North
Moccasin Union No. Ill, on Satur-
day evening, the regular meetin.
night. AS is generally known, Dr..
Smith will leave about January lst
where he will represent Fergus coun-
ty in the state legislature. The
doctors many friends hope that. on
his return to Kendall in March after
the legislative session is over the
doctor will decide to remain in their
midst. DR.. Smith has been in Ken
dali almost three years and in that
time has made friends without num-
Der by his kindly service, and his
courteous and cheerful manner with
his patients. and friends.
The regular election of officers for
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-12-08
Grass Range News,

The turkey shoot was the event of
the season An excellent dinner was
served at the Hotel Shaw. The dance
was largely attended and the bounti-
ful midnight supper was greatly en-
joyed by one and all.
James Charters, OF Lewistown, is
visiting at the Range.
Joe Bohne is able to be around, re.
covering from runaway accident.
The social club meetings are largely
attended.
Ed Gray was caller at the Range.
w. r. Blake has returned from a
business trip to Helena and Butte.
Mr.. Singles was in town for the
turkey shoot
Mrs. Montgomery is slowly inn
proving.
Mr.. Batcman was in town enroute
to Lavina.
Mr.. Hoffman left to spend the win
ter in Texas.
Mr.. MADDOX expects to ship his
sheep soon.
Ralph Shepard from Rogers, is
staying at the Bohn home for the
winter, to attend school.
Master Robert Ayers was the guest
Of Richard Vinger Thursday.
Mrs. Ole Vinger, who is visiting
relatives in Minneapolis, is expected
home soon.
Mr.. Weaver, Of Flatwillow, was a
visitor here.
George Ayers and family spent
Thanksgiving at the Range.
Ruth Shaw has returned home after
visit at the Fisher ranch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Baker, of Flatwillow,
came up Thursday to attend the
Thanksgiving ball.
Mr.. Hooker. of Iowa, has taken
charge of the Finkbeiner school.
A new church is being erected at
Forest Grove.
Eleanor Lane visited at tn: Jim
Shaw ranch.
Charlie Olson spent few days a.
the range.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-12-08
Want WOOL TAR
IFF TO REMAIN
WOOLGROWERS OF COUN.
TRY BEFORE WAYS AND
MEANS COMMITTEE.

Washington, Dec 2.-The sheep
breeders of New York were repre-
sented by E. E. Dana, of Avon, N. Y.
at the tariff hearing today. He claim
ed that the present tariff on wool is
the lowest under which the sheep in
dustrv can survive.
Theo. Justice, Of Philadelphia, who
claimed that he represented the con
sumers, said that the existing tariff
is satisfactory as revenue producer
Achibold Moore, woolgrower OF
West Virginia, and p. G. Johnson
representing the Idaho woolgrowers,
both spoke against reduction in the
wool tariff.
William Whitman, Of Boston, rep
rcsenting the national wool manu-
facturcrs, spoke against any tariff agi.
tation as being more harmful in its
effects than could be compensated b,
any changes the wooden industry may
desire. He said that there is no wool
monopoly or trust, and that reduc-
ton in the tariff would result in re-
duction in wages.
Nearly the entire afternoon session
was taken up in questioning Mr.. Whit
man. Representative Crumpacker of
Indiana read statistics which showed
that the duty on cheap blankets equals
an advalorem duty of los per cent
that the duty on cheap worsted equals
1874 per cent. ad valorem, and los per
cent on cheap dress goods.
"Do you believe more than 100 per
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-12-08

the the year commencing January l..
Pythias, took place on Wednesday
evening, and the following officers
were elected. Chancellor Command
er, Frank Fisher; Vice Chancellor
Commander, Thos. G. Hayden; Pre-
late, Richard Mckinney; Master Of
Work, Robert Fuchs; Keeper Of
Records and Seals, p. +. Scott. Mas
ter OF Finances, R. J. Mellor; Master
of Exchequer, Barney Bernier; Mas
ter at Arms, Archie Mccormick; In
side Guard, James r. Stretch; Out
side Guard, William R. Evans.
John D. Waite and Frank Dorm
were in town in Mr.. Waite's auto
mobile last Monday. Mr.. Waite came
out to look over the Santiago mine.
O. F. Rebel, Of Spokane, arrived in
Kendall last Monday and is the guest
of Supt II. II. Lang, at the Kendall
Johnny Montgomery was in town
Friday On his way to Lewistown.
Miss Jessie Hutchinson is very ill
with typhoid fever at the home Of her
mother, Mrs. Raleigh Thompson.
Will MCLEAN, the surveyor, is in
town, having arrived on Thursday to
look after some work connected with
the Gold Links MING Co.
n. H. Briner, of Lewistown, was
in town last Monday.
Roy Lincoln. who has been ill with
typhoid fever is able to be out again
Henry Sutton left for Butte last
week.
Bill Root was brought into the
Miners Union hospital last week
with very severe case of typhoid
Mr.. Root has been mighty sick man.
alone on his homestead, for the past
three weeks, and scant hopes are en-,
tertained for his recovery.
Charley Morrison was in town
from Cone Butte Thursday. He ex
poets to move his family here for the
rest Of the winter in a short time.
Miss Ella Donahue is assisting in
the dry goods department at the
Power Mercantile Co.
T. D. Kinds was a business visitor
in Lewistown this week.
Tom O'Neill lelf on Wednesday for
Butte.
A. S. d'Autremont. who has spent
the past two weeks visiting his broth
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-12-08
AYERS Winds Up brilliant RECORD

County Attornev Rov E. Ayers,
who will retire from office on the last
day of December after serving four
years, has filed with the board of
county commissioners his report for
the two years which comprised his
record in the matter OF con.,e,lons
last term
Taking the four years as a whole,
1t is doubtful if any county attorney
in the state has ever made better
record in the matter of convictions
secured. The young attorneys first
two years record was considered a
phnominal one but his record during
his second term is quite as good.
During the last two wears, Attorney
Ayers has filed 70 cases and has Sc
cured IS convictions. had two acquit-
tails. has dismissed three and has three
cases still pending. OF the 81 cases
tried, he has secured convictions in
65, losing but the two.
He has tried IL cases and has So
cured the same number of convictions
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-12-08
COMMISSIONERS ARE in SESSION

southern part of the county where
they looked over several roads upon
which they contemplate letting con-
tracts for work There is one very
bad piece OF road leading out of
immediate action will be taken to
have this road placed in good con-
dition.
The commissioners have looked
over the new court house. now near
ing completion and express them
selves as we'll pleased with the job
up to date. 1t is expected that when
they meet for their next regular ses-
sion which comes in March, they will
occupy their quarters in the new
building. The furniture for the court
house has been shipped and it is Z
matter of but few weeks before the
structure will be ready for occupancy.
Rounup and, it is understood that
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-12-08

er. l.. f. d'Autremont, left on Friday
for Monticello, Iowa, where he will
spend the remainder of his vacation
John Dobson left last week for the
Snowy Mountains to hunt deer.
Frank Henderson came in from
Salt Creek horseback Thursday.
Miss Katherine Stevens has sold
her confectionery business to Martin
Clausen. Miss Stevens will remain a,
the bakery, however, and assist Mr.
Clausen.
The family OF John Groarke left on
Wednesday for Worcestershire, Eng
land. They will visit at Anaconda
Mont, enroute.
Miss Isabella Coulter was in Lew
istown a couple Of days last week, to
select goods for the Xmas trade a,
Powers.
Finch David moved his family into
town from the ranch last Tuesday
They will occupy the rooms joining
the butcher shop.
The X. p. band boys will give a
sheet and pillow case dance at Jones
opera house on New Years eve. 1t
is quite the custom in Kendall to
dance the old year out and the new
one in, and this affair promises a
jolly good time.
A brand new baby boy arrived at
the home Of Mike Fielding on Satur-
day.
The stork visited the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Busy, and left an
eight pound boy on Sunday morning
William r. Evans, T. o. Wilson
and Dave Hopper returned from =
hunting trip of three weeks on We'd
nesday evening. They we're joined in
Lewistown by Grant Robinson and
"Sid" Frost The party were camped
at the east end of the Snowies, where
they struck good hunting, and each
killed three white tail. the seasons
limit.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-12-08

The Board of County Commission
ers met yesterday for their regular
quarterly session. Inasmuch as all of
the contarcts are to be let at this
session, it is one Of the most impor-
tant held during the year.
Contracts to Be Let.
Among the contracts to be let are
those for the care of the county poor
for fuel used by the county, for med
ical supplies and for the county
printing. For the county printing,
the Fergus County Democrat has filed
a bid and up to the time of going to
press no other bids had been re-
ceived by Clerk Myersick.
Looking Over the County.
Chairman Petersen and Commis-
sioner Neill returned the latter part
of the week from tour of the
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-12-08
Miners GO BACK TO WORK
Strike Which Lasted Two Weeks Is Called Off
And Men Returned to Work at Spring
Creek Coal Mine Yesterday Morning

After being out on strike for
about two weeks, the miners en-
ployed at the Spring Creek coal mine
two miles south Of the city, went
back to work yesterday morning, all
trouble having been amicably settled.
High Officers Here.
Vice-Presdent White, second high
est officer in the United Mine Work
ers of America, spent several days
here in conference with the local
miners and Manager Stone who has
represented Mr.. Gebo throughout the
controversy. Mr.. White came here
from indianapolis which is the loca-
ton of the Mine Workers head
quarters. Thomas Gibson, district
president and the district vice-presi-
dent, A. G, Morgan, were also on
hand to participate in the conference
Basis of Settlement.
After hearing both sides of the
controversy, Wr White cave it as
his opinoin that the men should 90
back to work for $l2S per ton, the
wages agreed upon at the conference
held in Helena last week. After he
had issued this decree, there was
nothing for the men to do but accept,
as it is probable that the officers OF
the Mine Workers organization
woul otherwise have sent in new men
to start the mine going.
The settlement Of the strike is a
source of qualification not only to
most Of the men and the mine man
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-12-08
Postpone Track Laying.

Steel laying on that portion of the
St. Pauls Pacific Coast extension
traversing the Rocky Mountain regioa
will cease within a few days, and the
track yet to be finished in that Sec
ton will not be completed until next
spring The St. Paul has track laid
between Missoula and the St. Paul
tunnel, with the exception OF thirty
mile gap between Cyr and St. Regis,
which has been retarded by the in
ability to get the steel with which to
erect two steel bridges over Missoula
river crossings This piece of line
viii not be finished until next spring.
The ~0@ between Garrison and
Missoula still remains as it was after
the spring floods of last year, work
having been delayed there because the
Northern Paichc has been engaged on
that section and the two tracks run
cose together for miles, which would
make it inconvcnient for both lines
to work at the same time.
When spring arrives the principal
work will be finishing the several
steel bridges necessary to complete
the line through
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-12-08

tor assault. Fourteen men have been
tried for burglary and all of them
have been convicted. Five gentlemen
who took liberties with other peo-
pies names, that is, forgers, have all
received what was coming to their.
Twenty-one gentlemen who have been
up for gambling have all been hand
ed theirs. not one escaping.
Thirteen charges for grand larceny
have been brought with 10 convic-
tions and three dismissals. One man
was charged with robbery and duly
sent the way of the transgressor. OF
the five murder cases. two convic-
tions were secured, two were acquit-
tails and one is still pending TIL,
murder cases were those against Sher-
man. Summers. Nordahl. Smith and
Hinton. Sherman and Nordahl were
convicted. Smith and Summers acauit-
ted and Hinton's case will be tried
next week One case for blackmai
and one for assaulting an officer are
now pending.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-12-08
VERY IMPRESSIVE SERVICES.
Benevolent and Protective Lodge Of EIkS Assem-
bic In Annual Lodge Of Sorrow---Fine
Music, Eloquent OratiOnS.

With solemn ceremony, beautiful
music and eloquent orations, the Lew
istown Lodge 456, Venevolent and
Protective Order of E,lks last Sun
day, in their hall, paid their annual
tribute OF respect and fond remem-
brance to their departed brothers. Il
was perhaps one of the most impress
sive and beautiful ever held by the
local order upon the occasion Of their
meeting in their annual lodge Of sor-
row.
Fine Musical Program.
The musical program was excep-
tionally fine. Mahana's Symphony
orchestra gave two selections, ap
propriate to the occasion. which con
stituted the best efforts Of that
splendid musical organization.
A double quartet, comprising Dick
Baker, Roy Williams, H. N Lee, Tom
Baker, Frank Carleton, Ed Bake,
]. NJ. Croft and B. Bidmead, sang
two beautiful songs 1t would be
most pleasing to the people of Lew
istown could this double quartet be
heard more frequently.
Mrs. Albert Johnson sang a solo
and was in her usual good voice. G.
4. Wilson who will have charge Of
the Elks' entertainment next week,
sang LEAD Kindly Light" and made
deep impression upon his audience.
Mrs. Wilson read Thanatopsis and
gave a most intelligent and effective
Interpretation of Bryant's great poem.
Two Fine Addresses.
Hon. Frank E. Smith delivered the
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1908-12-08

eulogy. Stating in the beginning
that the Lewistown lodge has been
fortunate in that but two OF its mem,
bers, DR.. Fred Treacy and w. D.
Deaton, have been called to the Great
Beyond, the speaker proceeded to
pay an eloquent tribute to the mem
ories of those two men. The passing
Of Mr. Deaton having taken place
since the last memorial services, the
speaker dwelt upon the sterling quail
tiles of manhood possessed by the
man who was, for years, one of the
most notable figures in this county.
To Judge Edwin K Cheadle fell
the task Of delivering the Grafton
and his honor acquitted himself III his
usual brilliant style. His address was
masterpiece of logic and eloquence
Its lofty sentiments SO strikingly ex-
pressed found a ready response and
appreciation in the hearts of the big
crowd and, at the conclusion of the
services, scores of Elks and their
friends crowded around the Judge to
congratulate him upon his splendid
address. We regret exceedingly that
lack Of space prevents us from
printing in full, this week, Judge
Cheadle's address but hope to pre-
sent it to our readers in a future issue.
The Rev. Wakefield of the Epis-
copal church, delivered the invocation
and benediction Exalted Ruler 7.
B. Rauch had charge of the services
and to him is due much Of the credit
tor the successful nature Of the exe1
sises