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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-02
Opposed to Ring Rule.

Judging by the editorials In the
hlngwood ARGUS of the past few
weeks 1t has Topped from Democ-
racy to Republicanism and is for
MIR. Scherr for governor The AR
GUS isn't the only Democratic paper
In the state that would like to see
Mr.. Scherr nominated. Grafton
Republican.
Because The ARGUS called at,en-
ton to the Republicans opposition
to ring rule in Taylor county and
Its Endorsement Of ring rule in Pres
ton county which places the Graf
ton contemporary in position
which it cannot explain satisfac-
torily to Its readers, in a fit of DIES.
pondency it remarks that THE ARGUS
has 'hopped." THE ARGUS is chart
table enough to forgive the Repub.
lican for measuring its corn in the
Republicans half bushel.
The ARGUS has pointed out to
the Republicans of Preston from
time to time how the Preston county
ring was determined TO stine the
voice of those who were opposed to
ring rule and machine methods. AT
least 90 per cent of the Republicans
of Preston county would have cast
their ballot for Arnold T.. Scherr
had the committee given them
primary. But the ring arbitrarily
and without authority refused to
call the primary aud divided the
delegation equally between Scherr
and Swisher, thus deprivlng Scherr
OF 70 votes which he would have
gotten had the people been given
chance TO vote at primary election.
The ARGUS is glad to inform the
Grafton contemporary that the next
governor Of West Virginia will be a
Democrat and his name will either
be Bennett Lililepage, or Hodges.
La the meantime it would be well
for TIE Republican to practice a Int
tie consistency and not condemn
and indorse in the same breath.
The common people may then have
little faith in its sincerity.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-02
WEDDING BELLS.
Pretty Ceremony Last Week at Home
OF Bride.

y very pretty and impressive ceremony
was performed on Wednesday evening of
last week at O'clock at the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Gibson, near Hud-
son, when Miss Martha, their charming
and accomplished daughter, became the
bride of Mr.. Oliver b. Graham, of Nor
gantown. During the ceremony, which
was performed by Rev. William Eva, of
Johnstown, Pa, the bride and groom
stood beneath II horseshoe of ferns and
roses suspended from the ceiling.
The wedding party, as they descended
the stairway and entered the parlor, was
led by Mr.. III. III. Griffin as best man, a
cousin OF the bride, and Miss Mary Glib
son, the twin sister of the bride, as maid
of honor. Then came Miss Ota Gibson,
the pretty little niece of the bride, as
flower girl, followed by the bride and
groom.
The bride looked lovely attired in white
netting over white silk, with slippers and
gloves TO match, and carried a bouquet of
bridal roses and white carnations. The
maid of honor wore pale blue and carried
bouquet of bridesmaid roses.
After the ceremony and congratula-
tons the guests and all repaired to the
dining-room, where delicious refresh
ments were served 10y Mrs. A. l.. Gibson,
of Robinson Mills; Mrs. /. C.. Gibson, of
Tmnelton; Mrs. Icttie VI. Gibson, of
Pisgah, sisters-in-law of the bride, and
Mrs. II. III. Griffin, cousin of the bride.
AS II remembrance of the day the bride
presented her attendant with gold
watch fob and the groom presented the
same to his attendant. A lovely bracelet
was also presented to the little flower
girl. The only ornament the bride wore
was lovely gold chain and locket, the
wedding gift from the groom.
An elegant dinner was served the next
day at the groom's home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Graham will make their
future home in Morgantown. Life bear
for them its sweetest flowers"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-02
Democratic Day.

Last Saturday was Democratic
day in Preston county. The dis
trict conventions were the largest
and most enthusiastic ever held i'm
the county III recent years. The
TOWNSVILLE meeting was more like
a county convention than dis
trict. There were fully 300 dele
gates in attendance. Three brass
bands enlivened the occasion.
Word had gotten out that a
lively but friendly contest was to
take place in selecting delegates.
The admission of the Republican
county ring and state machine
that this is To be n Democratic
year naturally aroused the Dem
ocrots to a high pitch of enthusi-
asm and n desire to be honored
with delegateship to the conven-
tions which will nominate the
tickets that will sweep the state
machine and its extravagant ex-
penditure of the peoples money
from power in West Virginia. But
when the Democrats assembled mt
TOWNSVILLE they were pleasantly
surprised to find that there was
not n building in the town that
would hold the anatomy of the
delegates, much less their enthu-
siasm. 1t was decided to hold
the convention in the grove adj
joining the schoolhouse, where
each and every delegate could
give full vent to his pentup ex-
huberance.
The Hon. William G. Brown
was CHOSEN as permanent chair
man and in n characteristic and
eloquent address pointed out that
nothing but the millennium could
prevent the Democrats from sweep
ing the country from the Atlantic
to the Pacific. He cautioned the
delegates to not allow their en-
thusiasm to cloud their judgment
ami counseled harmony, which he
said had been eliminated by the
Republicans from their lexicon in
their eagerness to convince their
brethren that "ring" and "ma-
chine" was the panacea for all
political ills.
The TOWNSVILLE convention will
long be remembered as the largest
district convention ever held in
Preston county by any political
party, and the harmony and good
feeling were on par with its
largeness.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-02
Republican Extravaganza

The extravaganza of our own
state administration and the ma
tional government are very much
alike. 1t is estimated that there
will be a deficit of nearly 81, 0OO,-
OOO when the Republicans turn
the state over to the Democrats.
This is one way which the "tax
reformers" hoped TO reduce taxa
ton to fool the people.
Congressman Tawney, chair
man of the house appropriation
committee, says that there will be
a deficit of not less than $780,
OOO,O at the end of the fiscal
year. II is safe TO say that there
is going TO be a decided increase
in taxation in both state and ma
ton for the next few years. The
people have been cleverly fooled
by the cry Of tax reform" and
prosperity and the full dinner
pail" They are beginning to
reap the harvest in the year 1908.
In order TO remedy this we must
turn the rascals out.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-02
MASS CONVENTION
Of The Preston County Democracy VIII
he Held July IL In K,Dgv0od.

Pursuant to an order. of the Demo-
cratic committee mass convention of
the Preston county Democracy is hereby
called to convene in the courthouse i'm
kingwood, July IL lat 80 p. IN. to make
nominations as follows:
For sheriff.
For clerk of the circuit court.
For clerk of the county court.
For prosecuting attorney.
For house of delegates, west side.
For house of delegates, east side.
For assessor.
For surveyor OF lands.
Also to complete any unfinished work
OF the district conventions and ratify the
work OF the same.
The newly elected county committee
will be organized on this occasion also.
Hon. Louis Bennett and Prof. Thomas
f.. Hodges, prominent candidates for
the Democratic nomination for governor.
have promised to be present OH this oc-
casion and address the convention.
Every Democrat in the county is earnest
ly requested to be present and participate
in the work of the meeting and hear the
addresses.
BY order of committee.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-02

The following marriage licenses have
been ISSUED by County clerk George q.
Walls the parties being from Preston
county unless otherwise stated
Herbert K. Lee. ~. born in Baltimore
Anna Msude Hofcbler. %
William 80 Duu1way 81. born DO. Greene
county Pa Hannah g. Cu2p ~.
Robert j.. S wage ~. Fayettc county.p "a
Lily a. fhomts. ~
George a. Shont 50 Mary Roster. A..
Ernest w Burke. IS Iernie B.Tsylor. "a
John NJ. Ayersman. q Genie Moran "a.
Francis Grover, 70 Bessie Host. 70.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-02

You ask what makes The
ARGUS 50 popular with the peo-
pie. Simply this It is the only
newspaper published in Preston
county that is not boss-ridden and
controlled and dictated TO by some
political clique. The ARGUS is
the peoples paper-hence its pop
ularity. II prints the news as il
is and not as the political boss
would have it.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-02
Trustees Sale Of the Leader News.
paper and Printing Plant.

ny virtue of the authority Of deed Of tr,.t a.,
ecuten by =. -. Montgomery. NJ { Boverrnostcx
ahu Maurice l.. Jackson 10 tho undersioncd -.
trustee. % secure George A. Walls and Tero,, s,i
Is coinfnttee IN certain indebtedness roentio,,cd
ln sad decd Of trust, which deed Of trust h 49,
cerded w the Office Of the clerk Of the county c,,,
gt preston county, state Of West Virginis and
dated on the Zlst day Of December 100 aod 80
record m Deed Of Trust Book No IL page ies a.
undersgncd, as trustee. will sell at pubiic e,,ctf,
" nc highest bidder. for cash at the front 49,.
OF inc courthouse II said county in the fovvr ~
hlngwoOd. on the SIXTEENTH DAY or IfJry
lSVo the sale 20 commence ~ 2O'clOck In the aff,
noon OF SAID last named date the follov,ine A.
'cIocd property as conveyed in said deed ~ tr,,sf.
Inc property known as the Kingvgood poflish
ing company. and also known rs tbe prca,@s,
county leader plant and consisting Of printing
bfesaes' type. machinery. fixtures. furniture eta
ti2nery' and all and every kind OF property form.
Guy belonging 10 the kinRwood Publishing Corn
pany, ana which was conveyed as aforeesid IL
said deed Of trust 70 the undersigned as trustee
inc property is situated IN the town of Ktno.
wood OF said county. IN the John NJ Crane ht,ti5
ing ADJOINING the courthouse lot where the Il .sfs,
neWspapcr has been heretofore and h now feine
The safe, ~ provided by the terms Of the trus,
toVerA ana includes any property that roay have
peen purchased IN connection with aad miami ara
business BY the xrantors IN said deed of trust 10
ten lev ~ ADJ 70 the property 20 owned by them.
y. J. CROCAN. Trustee.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-02

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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-02

The basis of representation i'm said
conventio ON shall be one vote for every
lOO. votes, or fraction thereof exceeding
%, cast for the Democratic candidate for
governor in 1901.
The several Democratic county COM
mittees i'll the district are requested to
provide for the selection OF delegates for
said convention.
f. T. MARTIN, Chairman,
DAVID T.. REAY, Secretary.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-02
True aud Actual Value -

TERRA ALTA, June 80.
Editor Argus.
1t you will give me space in your
paper ] want to tell the people of
Preston county how the new tax law
helped to raise my taxes. had
bought piece of ground with an
shack OF house on it for which I
paid $3.50. When Maj. orr was
around assessing he assessed the
piece of ground and shack at $3.50.
offered the property for sale at
once, but could get no buyer until
last week, when / sold it for S38s. /
have given the party all the time he
wants to pay for it,.
Now, what want to know is.wbat
is the "true and actual value" OF the
piece ofground and old shack which
! was g ad to sell for S36s less than
10 is assessed fsr. / am what YOU
Democrats call dyed-in the wool
Republican, but ] want to say that
this tax reform business has lost one
vote for the Republican party this
year. J believe IN Speaking right
out in meeting, and ] an goirq 10
tell the Republicans who are man.
aging the Republican party taat I
am not the only Republican Who is
going to vote the Democratic ticket
over here this fail. In place Of my
taxes being lowered they have gone
up higher than ever before. Yours
truly,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-02
BY order of committee
OFFICIAL CALL.
Second District Democratic Congress.
slOnai Convention.

\ convention for the purpose Of nom
mating Democratic candidate TO repre-
sent the Second congressional district Of
West Virginia in the congress of the
United States and Democratic candi.
date for Presidential elector, to be voted
Tor at the next general election, and for
the transaction of such other business as
may properly come before said conven-
tion' will be held at Keyser, Mineral
county, Tuesday, the 18th day of July,
1908, at 10 a. III.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-02
Preston Couple Married

At the parsonage of 1t. Paurs Lu-
theran church, Grafton, Sunday morn
ing at . o'clock, occurred the marriage
OF Miss Anna Maud IIorchler to Mr..
Herbert X. Lee. The marriage was
solemnized by Rev. \. +. Richardson.
Both the bride and groom are from
Newhnrp.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-02
FACTS
FOR SICK
WON EN-


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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-02

One Of the most gratifying eyi.
dences that the Journal recognizes
The defeat Of the ring and the ma
chine this year is the manner i'm
which ii has begun to roar, snarI.
and snap at everything around IT,.
IL may work its mud batteries
overtime and howl continuously.
bni the people have made up their
minds what is necessary 10 be done
on election day TO rid the county
and the state Of the ring and the
machine. This means the loss Of
pie 10 the Journal.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-02

If the Democrats can keep up
the enthusiasm that was in evil
dence at townsville the ring may
consider the ACCESSIBILITY of with
drawing its candidates for the dis
trict offices.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-02

No, Charley Swisher will never
be governor Of West Virginia, Sen
ator Montgomery's flop to the con-
trary Notwithstanding. The peo-
pie demand a Democratic COVER
nor this wear.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-02

OF course the Journal is com
PEELED to publish anything the
ring and machine dictates to it.
Its so-called editor has not enough
brain to formulate an idea of his
own.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-02

Piles are easily and quickly checked ,,;,,,
DR. Shops Magic Ointment. To prove i,
! WIZ mail small trial box as a CONVINCING
iest simply address DR.. Shoop, Racine
WIS. surely would not send IL free unless
l was certain that DE-. Shops Magic Oint-
Us made expressly and alone for swollen
painful bleeding or itching piles, either
external or Internal. Large lar soc. Sold
by Strckler's drug store.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-02

We want to assure the insur-
gents that the Democratic party
is going to wallop the Republican
machine, and we would be pleased
to have them witness the wallop-
ing.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-02

If you chance to be in Denver
next week peep in on the Demo
cratic convention and gaze upon
a genuine white mans party. No
negro delegates in thatconvention.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-02

y" w ashihBtou since AIT
was nominated. There is no en,hu
siasm manifested even by the oifice.
holders. The unfortunate attack of
Mr.. Sherman, the candidate for Vice
President, has added to the Retub
lican gloom.
There is much snrmise on how far
MIR. Taft will 20 in his letter of &C.
cePtance in interpreting the Repub
lican platform. which was appar-
emily purposely made very vague on
some issues because the G.. O. p.
did not dare tell where it stands. 1t
would be cruel. of course, to expect
Mr.. Taft to express his opinion of
the "hot stuff" about our "most ex.
allied servant" who has given a
voice to "the highest aspirations of
the American people" But Mr..
Taft might throw some light on the
last plank IN his platform and ex
plain to his countrymen what is the
meaning Of the ambiguous statement
that "the trend of the Democracy
Is toward socialism, while the Re-
publican party stands for wise and
regulated Individualisn." Can he
explain the relations Of trusts and
the Dingley tariff to individualism
and socialism without admitting that
the tariff has been the trust breeder
The death of Mr.. Cleveland leaves
no ex President living. He was the
only Democratic President since the
civil war, ana although much Will
hed and abused on account of the
silver issue, which divided the Dem.
ocratlc party into two factions. vet
time, the healer of all troubles.
shows that although Mr.. Cleveland
was right on the flee coinage of sill.
yer he was wrong when he refused
to sign that minor imitation bill for
the coinage of the silver seniorage,
which the Republicans afterward
adopted with its other imitation meas.
ures. The fact that Mr.. Cleveland
leaves but very moderate fortune
refutes the charges made that he
prohted by the position he took on
the finances of the country.
Those who opposed him can now
join those who twice elected him in
the prayer, 'Requiescat in pace, {"
tor although some of us may not
have agreed with all his policies.
yet none can doubt his patriotism
and sturdy honesty in all his acts.
The great heart of the American
people will go out in sympathy to
his widow, whom every one respects
as the best wife and mother that
ever occupied the White House.
May she ever find shelter under the
Everlasting Wings both now and IN
eternity. ROBERT MILLER.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-02

We are not satisfied with max
ing THE ARGUS the best paper
published in Preston county, but
we want TO make it the best coun-
ty paper published in the state.
You can help US, friends.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-02

Now that the Republican party
has kicked the negroes out we may
look for the Journal to jump on
the poor sons of Ham and de-
nounce them.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-02

If there is anything we can sug-
gest to the Republican hostile
tribes that will console them in
their death struggle they have
only to command us.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-02

The better element of the Re
publican party will tell you that
this is Democratic year and that
they propose to help make it that
way.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-02

The people believe that theman-
ayers of the Republican county
ring have made enough money
out of politics to justify them in
retiring them to private life.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-02

Get my Book No 4 Tor Women" ID will
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Cure sno bow these soothing. healing anti.
oepuc suppositories can be successfully ap.
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StrickleTs drug store
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-02

The congressional and senator
ial conventions will he held at
Keyser July If, The state con-
vention meets at Charleston July
90
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-02

The Democrats in each Of the
eight districts have nominated ex-
cellent men for the district offices.
And tie best part Of it is that the
Republicans are going to help US
elect them. They can't stand the
ring and the machine any longer
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-02

There IS one preparation known today
ihat VIII promptly rip the stomach This
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ard 10 does 90 thoroughly so that the use Of
kodoi Tor time will without doubt hello
any one who has stomach disorders or
stomach trouble. Take K0dOI today and
continue 10 for the short time that rs neces-
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Newburg
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-02
Tennessee Corn Whisky.

$50 per gallon until July IL.
Other houses charge $50 and 81. OO.
send us your orders. Other goods 10 to
% per cent cheaper than other houses
Fry us. Jomx J. Srr,rp & 10
Cumberland. Md
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-02

THE ARGUS regrets that the
journal was not present at Howes-
vile that it might have introduced
1t TO Mr.. Harmony.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-02

The Republicans have our per-
mission to continue their char
mony" until after the ides of No
vember.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-02
kingwOOd, Jul, =, 1905.

If you want the news you must
subscribe for THE ARGUs-the
peoples paper.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-02

We take it for granted that
Judge I'D Messenger has learned
by this time what the county
ring done to him. II was whis.
pered on the eve Of election day
that the ring issued iron-clad in.
structions that the Judge must be
sent back to the farm as he was
too balky 10 handle by the boss.
The judge always did object to
be driven under the lash.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-02

Everybody IN Preston county
reads The ARGUS, even If they
have to borrow it from their neigh
bors. They want the news and
The ARGUS is the only paper in
the county that furnishes it, A
live and up-to-date paper is what
the people appreciate.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-02

TO lnsurgent: We have consult
ed eminent legal authority and we
are assured that there is no law to
punish insurgents for assaulting
the ring. Convey this informa-
ton TO your brethren that the
good work may 60 on without in.
terTuptiou.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-07-02

Use DeWtGs Little Early users oleas
at liiue pills that are easy to take. Sold y
rtrickIefs drug store w W. Dent. New
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