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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-01-23
DEATH RECORD.
Laura Selma Awman.

CUZZART, Jan. 22.-Our commu-
nifty was mautled with sadness by
the sudden death of Miss Laura
AMMAN Friday evening, January ~,
1908, aged II years I month and Ia
days.
Laura Selma Awman was the
daughter of b. G.. M. and Lydia
Awrian. She had been a great suf.
ferer for years from rheumatism
and heart trouble, but bore her suf.
ferings patiently. She was a bright,
handsome, and intelligent young
lady. She was kind hearted and
was dearly loved by all of her as.
sociateS. She leaves a father, mother,
two brothers, and five sisters to
mourn the loss of one that was but
is now resting over on the other
| shore.
On Sunday, January 10. the re
mans were taken to the Centenary
church, where the funeral was con.
Quoted by Rev. Jeremiah Thomas,
assisted by Kew. +. S. Wethers, who
deeply impressed on the peoples
minds that the death angel is busily
working in every land.
More than 800 persons took the
last view of what was mortal of
Laura, after which the remains were
LAID to await the resurrection morn
in the Centenary cemetery.
BY the full turn out to the funeral
and the acts of the people the fam
lily of the deceased have the full
sympathy of the whole community.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-01-23
Honest and Capable.

The Ringwood ARGUS has two Democratic can
didates for governor right in it's own town. Hon.
William G.. Brown and Hon. p j. Croxan. They
are both good men. but one thing Is eertain-both
cannot hold the Office at the same time Again. Il
Is not likely either will change his politics. both
being stalwart Democrats.-State Journal.
Come, Bro. Morris; don't get
your metaphor and lilacs en-
twined. Nothing was said about
Messrs. Brown and Crogan being
candidates for any office, but on
the contrary it was specifically
stated they were not 1t was
pointed out, however, that they
were the kind Of material the peo-
pie would have to select if they
hoped to overthrow the Republi-
can machine. And that's what
the people have decided TO do
The year 908 is going to be Dem
ocratic from the Atlantic TO the
Pacific.
Messrs. Brown and Crogan are
not only frstcIass gubernatorial
timber, but they are equally as
good congressional and senatorial
Preston is noted for her modesty,
but somehow we feel that we will
have 10 draft our favorite sons for
the 1908 battle, as they both
measure up to the JefFersonian
standard-honest ard capable.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-01-23

The defeat Of DIR. George w.
Brown, the Republican nominee
for state senate fronthe Thirteenth
senatorial district, who was beaten
by Hon. w. ID. Post, the Demo
cratic candidate, has called forth
many amusing explanations from
the Dawson organs. Some of the
organs claim that "the Republi-
cans did not come out to vote"
Others declare that "tho people
took no interest in the election"
while the Wheeling trust organs
attribute Browns defeat TO the
county court of Randolph county,
because the court levied sufficient
to meet its obligations, something
the Preston county court did not
do in 1906. And it is by Just
such deception the Dawson "tax
reformers" hope to reduce taxa
ton and allow the indebtedness
of the county to stand unpaid.
The Thirteenth senatorial dis
trict is composed of the counties
of Barbour, Pendleton, Randolph,
and Upshur. Let us analyze the
vote of the four counties and see
whether Randolph is entitledSto
the credit for the defeat of Brown.
Pendleton is reported to have
given Mr.. Post 254; Barbour 6S,
and Randolph 675 majority over
Brown. Brown carried Upshur
by $50 majority, while its normal
majority is something like 1900.
Randolph'susual majority is about
500 and Pendleton's about 400.
Barbour is one of the counties that
cannot be relied on when it comes
to majorities, but it is usually
credited with 800 on the Repub-
lican side. So the allegation OF
the Wheeling News that Randolph
was responsible for the defeat of
DR.. Brown will not be accepted
by the intelligent voters.
| The whole truth of the matter
Is that the defeat of Brown was
due to too much Dawson tax laws
and the extra session of the legis
lature, which is intended to fleece
the people out of their hard earned
money. The voters had evident.
| ly paid their taxes and found O
decided increase in the tax receipt
and they voted against the Re.
publican candidate to show their
contempt and condemnation oil
the Dawson machine and the fake
tax laws. That's why Brown was
defeated, and the News may as
we'll take its medicine, for the
dose will be doubled in November
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-01-23
Our Schools.

In many Of the districts through
out the counties Of the state there
is no school this year on account
Of the Dawson tax laws. This is
due TO the fact that the boards of
education could not levy enough
to pay living wages TO the teach
ers. A salary of S25, $50, or $50
would not pay board and Incl
dental expenses. And Bill Daw-
son insists that this state Of affairs
shall continue. He has called a
special session of the legislature
and specifically epjoins it to pass
laws restricting the school boards
from levying beyond a certain per
cent. And the Journal has the
afirontery to tell Senator Mont
gomery that as representative of
the people he will be compelled to
vote for such law because Bill
Dawson has commanded him to
do so.
Did Bill Dawson elect Sam b.
Montgomery state senator? No.
What right has he to tell Mont
gomery what kind of legislation
he must vote for. We suppose the
Journal takes it for granted that
the members of the house of dele
gates will vote in accordance with
the wishes of Bill Dawson. They
may, but we want to give them
friendly warning that if they ig-
more the people In this matter The
ARGUS will take special pains in
blistering a certain portion of their
anatomy so that it will be more
comfortable for them to stand up
than to sit down while waiting
for their pay check.
/ In discussing this school ques-
ton with one Of the most distin-
guished educators of the state he
informed us that he knew of q
great many school districts in the
state where the patrons of the
schools were boarding the teach
ers free of cost in order that their
children might not be deprived OF
this years schooling. And this is
what Bill Dawson and his gang
of followers call "tax reform" and
reducing taxes"
Now, in all seriousness, people
OF Preston county-you who have
children to educate that they may
become useful citizens and an
honor to their parents-what do
you think about this Dawson 'ftax
reformY" Are you going TO vote
to continue Dawson and his gang
in office? If you do you must not
complain.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-01-23

What are the Republicans of
Preston county going to do about
l2 Bill Dawson says they must
nominate Charley Swisher, but the
rank and file say they want Ar
mold Scherr. Will the machine
be able to whip them into line?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-01-23
John Ii. I.ponar,I.

John b. Leonard died at his home
near Guseman on Wednesday. Jan
uary IS, 1908, aged about 65 years
lnterment was IN Centenary GENE.
terry on Friday, services being con
Quoted by Rev. II w. Holden. A
widow and six chlldren-three boys
and three girIs-survive.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-01-23

The friends of THE ARGUS
should bear in mind that it has
no political rings and machines
back of it to finance it when its
honest efforts fail to produce the
revenue. That's why it appeals
to its friends to help increase its
circulation.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-01-23
AHGHBORHODD NEWS.
DoiuSS Of the Week in Surrounding
Towns.
HAPPENINGS OF GENERAL INTEREST
The Argus Correspondents Tell What Il
Going on In Their
Locality.
CreenviIIe.

Correspondence OF The Argus
Fine winter weather.
Mrs. ]. e. Forman Is on the sick list.
Miss Emma Gale Is staying at ]. l. Ever.
ly's.
| Albert Everiy is working on the Standard
oil line
J. n. Benson was calling at Joseph Ever.
ly's Friday.
K {. Benson has been helping John Tay.
Tor cut logs
Frank Bird and e S. Golden are running
their sswmill.
Miss Eta Goodwin has been staying at
]. {. Formans
We have rural free delivery now. ]. b.
Everiy Is the carrier.
William EVERY has been doing carpenter
work Tor Joseph EVERY.
II. II. OrandoH visited his father.in.law.
Adam Wolfe. last week.
J. S. EVERY. our hucksier. makes his
nsu al trips to Fsirchsnce.
Lucian Wolfe was baling hay and straw
Tor S. EVERY last week.
]. s. Everly. wife. and children visited C..
Z. EVERY oil Pisgsh. Sunday.
Miss Mary Everly was the guest OF Misses
Laura and Pearl King on SUNDAY.
| Frank Speelman. wife. and children were
| visiting at J.. :. Everiy's Saturday.
Joseph Sandusky and Charles Myers
were the guests OF l.. w. EVERY Sunday.
| Mrs. Charles Stuart and children are Wis.
ting Mrs. Stuart's parents. MIR. and Mrs.
| Adam Wolfe.
Guy Darby seems to be watching the
Golden Gate" now. We see where YOU
are right. Guy.
| j. IL. Benson has been making frequent
trips to +. &. Everly's Jesse knows a good
thing when he sees il.
| Jesse Wolfe made flying trip to Terra
Ala not long ago. Don't know what took
| him; oetter ask Mile.
Eston Myers and family. Of Pisgah. were
visiting Mrs. Myers parents. Mr.. and Mrs
Joseph Sliger Sunday last.
g. b. Hits family has been suffering with
| the grip. Mr.. Hill was unable to teach
| school last week until Friday
Rev. II. w. Holden began a protracted
| meeting at Laurel Run Sunday night We
hope much good will be accomplished.
j Misses Bessie Golden and Ethel Eyerly
Mrs. George Golden. and William Everly
attended preaching at Mountain Grove Sat
urdsy night.
| A party of Young folks from here attend
ed the birthday dinner al Pisgah SUNDAY
given by :. +. Ryan in honor of Miss Nora
nineteenth birthday. Those who attend ed
were: Misses Ethel Everly and Bessie
| Golden and Messrs. X. e. and LII Benson
| Thurman and William EVERY. aud Jesse
| Wolfe. All report a good time and pient,
OF nice and good things to eat
JACK AND I'LL.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-01-23

The Wheeling News having
given Randolph county the credit
for the defeat of DIR. George Wash
ington Brown, we want to remind
her that her other name is Moses
and she can name the day for the
thanksgiving.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-01-23

The sheriffalty of Preston is not
going begging for want of candi-
dates, which is another evidence
that salary or fee will suit the pa
triots who believe the machine
can do no wrong.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-01-23

While "Fire-alarm" Foraker
was abusing Democrats the Re-
publican press calle1 him saint
and patriot. Now the same press
want to cruelty or cremate him
because he Is sassing the biggest
buffer that ever occupied the
Presidential chair.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-01-23

1t is regretted that the Wheel
ing trust organs cannot be broad
minded enough to give credit to
their special brand of "tax re-
form" for the defeat of DR.. Brown.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-01-23

The Journal must be afraid that
Senator Sam Montgomery is going
to cause trouble for the ring and
machine from the amount of space
it is devoting to the senator.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-01-23

In a few more days we will have
the legislature on our hands, for
which Bill Dawson is responsible.
We suggest that the returns from
the Thirteenth senatorial district
be read on the opening day as a
warning to the deaf and blind Ia
avoid Bills tax monstrosity.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-01-23

If our old friend Col. Bob Hollis
only knew how weak and insig-
nifcant the ring is going to be in
1908 we feel sure he would not
have refused the sheriffalty crown.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-01-23

We are not advised by bis fake
ship excellency how many sessions
Of the legislature it is going 10
take 10 perfect the tax laws.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-01-23

The Grafton papers have so far
announced there will be some fif-
teen Republican candidates for
sheriff. They must not have heard
of the extra session and the con-
templated abolition of the fee
system.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-01-23

If you are not subscriber OF
THE ARGUS you will never know
how Bill Dawson has been fleec-
ing you with his bogus tax re-
form"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-01-23

The good words of cheer which
THE ARGUS is receiving from its
patrons convinces us that it is APP
preciated for the extra efforts it is
making to please.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-01-23

The sign in the moon indicates
that this is going to be a tough
year on political rings and ma
chimes.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-01-23

Cheer up, you Republicans who
have been at the mercy of the
county ring for years. We are
going to lick it neatly and COM
pletely.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-01-23

Mere curiosity prompts the IN
quiry: When does Grafton intend
to ''lift the lid"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-01-23

IfBro. Presley Morris don't lick
Harry woodward we shall go in
mourning for sixty days.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-01-23

We would rather be the servant
of the people than the pet of the
machine.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-01-23

Dawson should have embodied
in his call for an extra session the
elimination Of committees on Gre
dentials.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-01-23

How do you like the increase
in your tax receipt under tax re-
FORM"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-01-23

We have no time 10 worry about
the weather while we have Bill
Dawson and his fake tax laws on
our hands.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-01-23

We hereby commission Senator
Jake Fisher as the "watch dog of
the treasury" during Bill Daw-
sons extraordinary session.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-01-23

Bill Dawson has dug his politi.
cal grave good and deep by the
extra session.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-01-23

prosperity" and the "full din
ner pail" must be taking a vaca-
ton while Teddy is trying to hold
down the lid.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-01-23

IL depends upon the pill you take. De-
Wits Little Esrly Risers are the best pills
known Tor constipation aud sick heads che.
Sold by StrickleT's drug store; w. M. Dent.
Newburg
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-01-23

We are a 16-to-1-er aud that's
the odds we are offering that the
patriarch of the State Journal will
lick Harry woodward.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-01-23

DIR. Fshraey's Teethlng Syrup 10 the best
remedy Tor any sickness baby gets. no mat
ter how young or how old Try H.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-01-23
RIngwood, January 90, 1905.

Who is responsible for empty
ing the "full dinner pail?"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-01-23

The Bruceton Bank pays 4 per cent in
terest on time deposits.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-01-23

Taxing baby up AZ night is often the
cause OF bad colds Use Dr.. Fahrney's
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-01-23

What right or authority has
Bill Dawson 10 dictate to the peo-
pie what they shall tax themselves
for town, city, district, and county
purposes? Does he imagine the
people are such fools they would
tax themselves beyond the amount
TO meet their legitimate expenses?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-01-23

An honest primary election law
would not help the machiue in
nominating its candidates.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-01-23

Some Of the Grafton ministers
are lecturing on as there a help
us there a deyil?' If the good
brethren will just wait until the
political campaign gets fairly
under Roadway they will find
many Of The defeated political as
pirants who will vote affirmative
" on these questions. At least
we have Oft heard them remark
AFTER the ballots were counted and
The result declared, that "tbe devil
and hell couldn't beat the gang"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-01-23

The ring and the machine can
be beaten if the people will lay
aside their political prejudice.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-01-23

They do say that the ring could
not convince Assessor Thomas b.
Jackson that he had reached the
age which endangers life and limb
to run for sheriff He has been
climbing the hills too long and
knows the names Of every COW
path too well to give up the chase
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-01-23
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN,

For thirty years Lydia 4. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands OF
women who have been troubled with
displacements, inflammation, ulcera-
ton, fibroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing down feeling, fiatulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness or nervous prostration.
Why don't you try it?
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-01-23

This woman says that sick
women should not fail to try
Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound as she did.
Mrs. A. Gregory, of 1856 Lawrence
St, Denver, Col, writes to Mrs.
Pinkham:
II was practically an invalid for six
years, on account of female troubles.
underwent an operation by the
doctors advice, but In q few months
was worse than before. A friend ad.
vised Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound and IL restored me to perfect
health, such as have not enjoyed In
many years. Any woman suffering a.
1 did with backache, bearing down
pains, and periodic pains. should not fail
to use Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-02
STRIKE BREAKERS
OBJECT TO ATTACK
FIVE PERSONS RECEIVE INJURIES
AND SOME STREET CAR ARE
SMASHED BY MOB IN ATTEMPT
TO RUN CARS.

Muncie, Ind, January 1.--Five persons
were injured and two street cars were
riddled with stones here late this after
noon in a riot that followed an attempt
of the Indiana Union Traction company
to run cars manned by strikebreakers.
The strike followed the refusal of the
company to resign the wage agreement
that has been in effect for five years.
Realizing that the local police force was
unable to cope with the situation, Mayor
Guthrie this evening appealed to Cover
nor Hanly to send troops to Muncie, but
the governor replied that he would send
Col. Harry B. Smith to look over the sit
uation and that he would asset at the
latter's report guided him.
Repeated efforts By the sherk to swear
swear in deputies were frutless as not
a man would act.
Shortly after 4 o'clock two cars were
started through the business section, but
a mob had gathered and a shower of
stones filled the air Every window in
the cars were shattered and jesse Will
iams. a Chicago strikebreaker, was badly
cut. The men manning the cars re-
treated and were removed to the police
station Clarence Shipp was struck by
a wad from blank cartridge. Three other
persons whose names are unknown were
hurt. The company has $50 strikebreak-
ers housed for the night
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-02
SAYS PROHIBITION
WILL Be ENFORCED
POLICE COMMISSIONER PARKER
SAYS 1T is NOW THE LAW AND
THE OFFICERS HAVE BEEN IN.
STRUGGLED TO DO THEIR DUTY.

Thomas F. Parker, member of the Bir-
mingham police commission, reiterated
his statement last night that he would
use his every effort to the end that pro-
hibition may be enforced.
Personally, I was against prohibition,
and will be against it if it ever again
confronts us. However, it is now the law,
and the law must be enforced. To en-
force the law, in fact, is the only way
that prohibition can be given fair trial.
THE commission has given Chief Bode-
ker instructions to use every effort to
enforce prohibition. If he does not put
forth his every effort, then he will hear
from the commission.
1T is our desire that there be perfect
harmony between the police department.
and the mayor. In cases of emergency.
any instruction from the mayor to chief
will be obeyed. However, we intend to
exert ourselves to the end that we are
not overridden or treated contemptuously,
We will see that all matters save those
that demand immediate attention go
through the regular channels
I'VE will endeavor to give Birmingham
fine police department.. There will
probably be shake-up in the Immediate
future. OF course, Chief Bodeker can't
do everything in a few hours, or a few
weeks. However, he has the Instructions
of the commission to begin at once and
keep gradually working until things are
running smoothly and WE'LL
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-02
TRAIN SERVICE
WILL BE REDUCED
TRAINS NOS. 81 AND 22 BETWEEN
BIRMINGHAM AND ADMISSION
WILL BE TAKEN OFF NEXT SUM-
DAY.

Montgomery, January 1.-(SpeciaL)-
The railroad commission has agreed to a
limited reduction of the local passenger
train service on the Southern railway,
and after a meeting wired j. S. B.
Thompson, assistant to President Finley,
at Atlanta, as follows:
The commission approves schedules
suggested in your letter except as to
changes in Wilton and Rome and Akron
branch schedules. Before approving
changes suggested for this service would
want further information. The suggested
changes in schedules between Birming-
ham and Atlanta are approved, provided
trains performing this service should not
wait on connections at Birmingham or
Atlanta longer than one hour, and shall
maintain with reasonable regularity their
published schedules
This provides that 81 and %. between
birmingham and Admission, will be taken
off Sunday; that one train between Biz
mngham and Columbus, Miss, will be
discontinued, the work to be done by the
extension of the Corona accommodation
materially increasing the service and
some other minor changes be made.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-01-02
BODEKER TAKES
UP NEW DUTIES
ANNOUNCES THAT SPECIAL AT
TENTION WILL BE GIVEN TO
PROTECTION OF RESIDENCE DIS.
TRICTs-PATRoLMEN ASSIGNED

Chief Bodeker early yesterday morn
ing assumed the duties to which he was
elected, and made his first official order:
Captain Eagan and Lieutenants Hagood
and Johnston; instruct the men that they
cannot report on and off duty by tele-
phone. They must report in person.
GEORGE H. BODEKER,
Chief of Police"
The new chief, singularly began his
tenn of office on the new year, and
announced that he had resolved to enforce
every rule. He has started a course OF
protection for the residence sections, in
tending to place man in every one of
them. Jones, No. 2 was yesterday sent
to Jonesville, where he will be at the call
of the residents at Reynolds store. 9th
ers will be imm edately stationed
Chief Bodeker has no badge He will
not accept one as a gift, but Mayor Ward
yesterday agreed to buy one for the city,
to be used by the chief during his term
of office.
The department is pledged to the en-
forcement of the prohibition laws. The
chief states his intention to prohibit the
sale of liquor in Birmingham.