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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-07
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses have
been issued by County Clerk George A.
Walls. the parties being from Preston
county unless otherwise stated:
Freeman Miller. as; Pearl Feather. al
Charles A banks. IS. born In Maryland {;
Efhe ID. Miller. 80. born in OHIO.
Wade &. Evans a.: Blissie Viola Cox 10.
Earl Mcclure Everts. az; Bertha Ger.
trude Miller. "a.
= John &. Morcland. So; Ella Shaver. "A.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-07

This is the yrSr Ia which the pen
pie are taking a nsnd ~ politics. Ii,
IS the earnest hope of THE ARGUS
that every Democrat in Preston
county will atlead the district and
county conventions that the rank
and file may decide whom they
want as candire,es for the various
ofhces TO be flied at the ensuing
election. Com out. brethren and
vote for your cnoice. You surely
can spare one day for the good
cause.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-07

The action OF the Barbour COUNTY
bar Association, nonpartisan body,
In indorsing the candidacy of Hon.
Melville Peck for the nomination on
the Democratic ticket for Judge of
the supreme court Of appeals at its
regularly monthly meeting at Phil
ippi is to be commended. 1t is but
an echo of the sentiment prevailing,
and shows that the legal fraternity
recognizes in Mr.. Peck a man well
worthy their es' I'm and support.
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HingwoOd, MA, z, 1905.

Ar last the statehouse machine adj
mits that il cannot nominate Swish
er, and if perchance he should be
the nominee he would not have the
ghost of chance of election.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-07

The battle for clean politics and a
square deal has only begun in Pres
ton county. There is a further sur
prise in store for the ring and the
machine after the ides of November.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-07

Because the machine succeeded
in cheating Charley Tetcr out of
the nomination for governor it
thought it could turn the trick on
Arnold Scherr. 1t is thinking diff.
ferent now.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-07

cures made by DIR.
Kilmer's Swamp
Root, the great kid
ney, liver aud blad-
der remedy.
1t is the great med
ical triumph of the
nineteenth century I;
discovered afteryears
of scientific research
by DIR. Kilmer, the
eminent kidney and
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-07
Notice..

All parties owing the late w. T.
Bayles will please take notice that these
accounts must be settled by Friday, May
10, or will be placed for collection.
Mrs. GRACE BAYLEs.
It Valley Point, w. Va.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-07

Insist upon DeWiits Witch Hazel SaIye.
ihers are substitutes, but there is only one
Original Ii Is healing, soothing aud cool
ing and is especially good fer piles. Sold
oy Sfrickier's drug store: w, NJ. Dent
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-07
,oR SALE-SECoND-HAN MACHINERY

FOR SALE-SECOND-HANDM MACHINERY
We have In stock traction engines; one j. l.
Case. one Frick one Aultman a. Taylor each IL HIP,
one Case II HIP. one Russell and one CO User 10 Up
one Erick HP; two Russell compound 16 HIP. two
friek skid boiler rs HIP: fire box with center-crank
20 HIP engine. mounted boiler: IN fine shape
Portsbles--One HIP Russell one HIP Csiser:
one Russell compound 20 HIP: one Hart tubular
Roller and eenter-crank engine, rs HIP. half arch
front, with All fixtures and fittings except stack:
used but little. One Russell sawmill. practically
new left hand. All the above machinery IL re-
built. thoroughly repaired. and Is practically same
as new machinery. One pair Of French under
runner burrs, 2o-ineh. repaired and in good run
ning order; almost new; one No. Kelley duplex
grinder and crusher: one set Of wagon trucks: will
carry 10 tons: solid tooth saws so ~ 81 inch
a lot Of good band wheels various sizes IN 20 co.
men Russell new threshers; traction engines, and
poftables Tor sale. We can ft you out with any
thing you need. new and secondhand. We await
your commands WH. NJ. KfHcAID.
~ Cameron. w Va
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elBuer, IOt trenCn
home life. in spite
ofall that many for
eigners say to the
contrary, is guard
ed and family rela-
lions mostreserved.
Partisan women Of
refinement will not
wear at the theater
or opera or any
public restaurant or
hotel dining room
any cloak or toilet
that draws atten-
ton to them. IL Is
only in their own
home or In the
homes Of their so
cial equals that
they consent to ap-
pear In decollete,
and even here their
toilets are simple
an d unassuming,
depending upon the
marvellous at and
the quality Of the
goods for their good
effect.
1 would say to
women that II Is ex-
ceedingly bad taste
to be overdressed.
and for all pur-
poses except where
light evening dress
es are required It
Is safe to wear a
two piece tailored
suit of a plain and
subdued color, and
1t may be made
suitable for the
theater and after
noon wear by sub
stituting a soft silk
or plain net blouse
for the convention
al tailored morning
waist. Let this snit
be the best you can
afford and take the
money you intend
ed to put In q more
dressy gown and
get a better quality
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-07

or material the
Will
season $3.50 - -
This pattern sfrom ~ to
of this
sending 10 to this office
write the full address plainly
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-07
DO YOU GET UP
WITH A LAME BACK !?
Kidney Trouble Makes You Miserable.

Almost everybody who reads the news |
papers is sure to know of the wonderful
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-07

bladder specialist, and is wonderfully
ro aaid IN promptly curing , lame back
Bright's Disease, which is the worst
form of kidney trouble.
DIR. Kilmer's Swamp-Root is not rec
commended for everything but if you have
kidney. liver or bladder trouble it will be
found just the remedy you need. It has
been tested in so many ways, in hospital
work and in private practice, and has
proved so successful in every case that
special arrangement has been made by
which all readers of this paper, who have
not already tried it, may have a sample
bottle sent free by mail, also book tell
ing more about Swamp-Root, and how to
findoutif you have kidney or bladder trou-
generous offer in this paper and send your
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-07

NoTICE-The public will please take notice that
Estella Maud. my wife has deserted me. All
persons are hereby notified not 10 trust her on my
account will not be responsible for any debts
she may contract. r. r. CRAIG
RowlasburQ w ya %
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-07

SToLEN-On Monday night. April 6. 1908. some
party or parties entered my house during our
absence and took therefrom two notes. one dated
March 1905 drawn for $50. and signed by Walter
Sypolt; the other dated March %, 1908, drawn for
s63. and signed by Samuel NcHair and wife Mar
tina hcNair: also other articles Of minor value
All persons are hereby warned not TO cash OF trade
for said notes. JOHN r. HARMED
Albright w Va 90
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-07

A.. For news While il il news read Tn
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sold by all good druggists. Don't make
any mistake, but remember the name,
Swamp-Root, DIR. Kilmer's Swamp Root,
and the address, Binghamton, N. ", on
every bottle.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-07

Job Printing when you want it and the way you
want 1t. The ARGUS PRINTING HOUSE.
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Cuzzart.

Lus'ro Finish for interior wood work.
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TOday's Suggestion by Ellen Stan.
ONE PIECE JUMPER IN JAPANESE STYLE

PIECE JUMPER JAPANESE
INEXPERIENCED girls and
believe that
quire SNOWY expensive clothes We hear much the toilet
the Pasnne
capital considered
ball half clothed, q
in
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-07

address to DR., Kilmer
& Co., Binghanton,
N. Y. The regular
hfty-cent and one
dollar size hofflea are
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-05-07
1000 Yards Of Spring Dress Suitings

Marked down for Thursday, Friday, and Sat
urday, May Z, s, and 9-three days only
Atwood yard-wide Dress Goods that sell
regularly for SOC, for this sale. ...37He yd
42-inch to 50-inch Spring Suitings, selling
regularly at 81 and $50 yd, now. ..79e
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-20

the shapes are usually rather plain though
braiding. heavy lace or fur. may mako the
coat distinctly elaborate
Pastel pink and blue b~roadcloths With no
trimmings save stitching. buttons and tiny
fur collars are extremely smart and there
are attractive little coats on Russian lines
OF black velvet with narrow. straight col
fars OF ermins and white belts For play
coats red and brown are especially popular
and lark blue Is always a ~favorite-
For small boys the variety In hssdgear
Is limited Man. from the cradle 20 the
grave. must needs curb his love for splsn-
dor Of raiment though adults often let of
considerable steam IN hosiery. ties and
waistcoats.
Little boys a. wen az little girls wear
mushroom br1mmed hats. though the crown
Of the boys hat IL likely to be fiat topped
rather than bowl shaped. The boy retains
the roll brim sailor too and the other Jack
ta- cap
For very small boys there are picturesque
little urban fur trimmed-hussar caps
with felt Crowns. Persian lamb brim. and
suff brush or round ruroans with fur bFim
and a fiat belt top. which has q tuft OF fur
n the middle.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-20
THEY MUST KNOW

they took off their hats and nsas a bow
TO congress
Were thinking Of building to the Pacific
coast" they said Cant you give Us a
little help"
way. certainly" the congress replied en-
Enthusiastically. Just take the state Of New
York and go TO work"
"OhI' said the railroad promoters IN a
panied voice, lis that all? Why. We really
expected something substantial"
Wei" congress answered. swelling with
philanthropy and putting its land into the
public pocket. of course, II you feel that
way about II you can put Massachusetts,,
Connecticut, New Jersey. Rhode Island and
Delaware on the string. too Now run along
and get busy"
stnl the promoters stood and looked pa
thetically at that tsnder-hearted aggregz-
ton OF statesmen
why, certainly" sobbed congress finally,
vainly e~ndeavOring to conceal its emotion,
wei ave the people lend you what
money you need. too. Please don't look at
US in that tone Of voice any longer"
In other words. the land grant OF 1000
90 OF acres made as a free gin TO the
Northern Pacific Railroad company by the
national congress more than equals in ex-
tent the total area OF the states OF New
York Massachusetts,, Connecticut. New
Jersey. Rhode Island and Delaware.
Up TO twelve years ago congress had
given away the public domain 20 railroad
and other corporations TO the extent Of 2s6.-
10000 acres. a bit Of territory the total
area OF France and Germany. two countries
which support between them a population
much greater than the whole population
Of the United States when the last census
was ta~ken--Techniczl World.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-20

and q majority are generally becoming
Our artist nas made sketches OF a num-
Der OF these bonnets, selected from a host
because OF certain individual features
worthy Of note.
The materials are soft felt and nous
seine. fur and mousseline, velvet and
mousseline. silk and lace. fur and ribbon.
One delightful little model has a elose-fit-
ting crown OF ermine. with s~hirrings %
white silk nousseline around the tale. An
other has q grown Of Normandy order in
blue velvet. with bands Of fur around the
face n the neck and soft satin ribbon
for trimming.
A particularly attractive and absurd little
bonnet is in white corded silk. this silk.
falling In a curtainlike friu from a round
fat little crown top. Frils OF mOusseline
froth around the face and little clusters
Of towers nestle in this fluffiness just over
the ears where the ties start
OF course there is a close-fitting cap IN
der the loose silk frill, and this frfu is so
tackled hat it falls closely. following the
shape OF the vearers head. ave that Il
does not curve into the neck and the bot
tom across the back and sides.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-20

A larger bonnet for an cider little girl
shows another fri1 or curtain effect but
one OF a more familiar type recalling some
CT the Charlotte Corday models. mad for
grownups. The material IL pink silk the
very soft corded silk OF high luster. and
the crown is slightly high and quite full
A frtl OF fire creamy Lace. narrOwest in
front and deepening considerably toward
the back. Is Joined 20 the crown under
a wreath OF tiny pink roses, and there 4
a little frTI OF white mousseline mex the
face. hiding the bandeau arrangement
which holds the bonnet high enough 50
that the frnI viii not fan too low over
the forehead
This model Is pretty and French. but Il
has not the babyish charm OF the closed
bonnets, many OF which are made in fine,
flexible white felt. draped into original
shapes Corded silk. too, Is often used for
these close fitting shapes. and II there Is
a little brfm in fronts Of white chiffon
or moUsseline Is usually shirred inside il
and tiny rosebu6s are tucked IN among
the white folds next the face.
For coats 70 wear with the dainty bon
nets and hats. broadcloth, velvet. corded
silk. heavy serge and the various soft
rough coat materials are all in use and
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-20

be placed in the rotunda Of the state capt
tOl az Raleigh. y. c.
Probably the Wealthiest women IN Paris
is Mrs. A whitcomb. who does not speak
a word OF English and yet Is regarded as
an American citizen Forty years ago she
married a lawyer, who went from San
Francisco to Paris for a short holiday but
who never returned 70 America Mrs
Whitcomb personally manage her own
estate. now worth S0.Oo0Oo0
Robert ]. Wynne, the English consul
from the United States. says that in tho
underground railways OF London there -
talk OF having women clerks, the only Oh
lection being to the long hours, from S IN
the morning 20 121 AZ night. At the sta
tons OF the CaiedOnian railway IN Scotland
women have been employed for some time,
but there is reason to think that he plan
is not altogether q success.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-20
Activities and Views of Progressive Women in Various Walks of Ii

satisfaction in the mere wearing. but from
Al aEusuc point OF view, Lns long IN
give a mucn OelIsr ENSEMBLE eLEsct Jnan
lie waist and sk1rL.
A pretty fashion recently introduced *
rs sewing OF caDocnon pearls on ths
II possible these are made 10 ~ ru111S@-
wa lie general color scueme. WlCn crsaT
sS.n or soIt cream SASH the pearls are OF
ossp cream tone, and with a gown Of piuE
NPaAsscenI unLs are selected.
Nearly all women OF fashion wear sravu
MADE 70 order, and for thOss who eaDDor
S,1-Sr 20 nave them made, the manufac-
eEtsts nave provided SUCH a variety OF mod
IS, eaca with its OWL peculiar advantaEsS
20 q little care IN making a selection i
directions given By the filter are aTwsvs
observed II putting on the corset
Many ana numerous are the methods by
MHLcH me extension skirt may be made a
I.Ins or beauty and Of graceful lines The
seem TO reveI in this sueciaI
oCtAle OF fashion,, and 70 vie with each
oSner in striking and Individual note vhere
- leAst expected And the best OF this
: mat every one OF these methods tends
TO emphasize a suggestion OF simplicity.
Aantles and wraps are either built on
the lines OF the old Roman toga- taIine IN
sumptuOus folds and loose Snds ore ~
Nnacn can be thrown over the shoulder
tor eXua warmth just as the Roman ala
m re erave days OF old or they are fash
iohEd IKE a priestly vestment, with straight
back and narrow fronts. and they are often
enriched with embroidery that Far out
SHINES the ecclesiastical prototype.
~ corset Is not the only medium through
Nnien the modern woman has freed hsr-
sell from discomfort. She has got AVA
hom ne Wasp-waisc, the tight fitting
oohsd bodice, and the stock that nearIV
smoked ner 10 death. Bones are re1ufref
20 De sure In most OF the gowns bur
mere are few OF them. and they are So
Iatner as a foundation than 20 help the az
uhg, while, as for the stock. which Is an
Important detail it tits snugiy. but as ii Is
shaped 70 the neck. Is FAR removed Ia ~
INJURIOUS effect from the "chokers' jus;
mentioned
In a erept ball gown OF an opaIescan-
Unit there ts a long skirt cut on STRAIGHT
19t circular narrow lines with a long urafn
Inc mont = decorated with a simple dasfEr
Jraeec IN detcately tinted beads while n
oEapery from the shoulders. 2 half wfdtE
OF the crepe, softly folded. Is drawn dow
70 the empire watstIire. where III sureaHs
Guy and forms a charmingIy graceful tunfr
with each side caught to the undsrSkfr-
q eoral-unted cahochons The front Of IN
bodice consists Of a stirring OF the crepe
Drought NJ 70 meet a band Of embrofderad
satin which outlines the deem. SQUARE da.
coLeIage From the embroidered ban4s
which also give the finish 70 the Fr+1.
Dutch sheers, long bah danEIe
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-20
what women Are Doing.

Miss Mona Wilson Is the fTrs-ruaman r.
EnEiand 20 be appointed a member a.
ne home offiee committee 20 inquire int
factory accidents
Lerm as assistant to her aged father Rev
Dr. Dewitt S. Clark. nastor o. the T7har-
nacle uEreEadonai church. Salem. Mas
Smith college trained her.
Miss Madeline Edison. saugtte- ~
Fhomas A Edison. IS said 70 Be- following
For several years she has been bfs
coUrade In working out exnermsnts in
electricity As her own Invention she has
put on the market an sutom0bne map.
Woman's invasion az mans Industrial
20 a taEen anothsr forward step. This
neatly uniformed gfFis FOR the masruiira
gas INSPECTORS IN C-f~aEO- These Ef-Is a.
70 snsNeT a. eomrlaints BY personal rails
servant IN the proper use OF the range.
Nile Ciemence Jousselin. a dressmaker
and fair and forty. has the honor AZ bsinE
The firsr woman elected 20 a judicial post
ton in France. havtrE been made one -
The "consells des DFuc'hnmmHs" Sc VII
have charge - al TIE litigation arising On
the SIX business ara hers f. sad 10 ~
one % the hardest tasks q the council
% wise men"
NJ. Pfa-re L0rTla-d PanaTfs Of L0na7n
but formerly an Am@Tican woman. g. among
hos who have made II fashionable IN
En0iand 20 belong 20 TIE society for
p~sychical research. Sir Oliver Lodxs ana
other scientific men having destined 70
dahble IN tire OecuIf have Tvan fashionable
women an svcuse for taking T. m.
The Daughters Of the American Revolt
the memory green q TIE nftesn D~atriotir
women Of EndeutOWn. -. C. who first
dsfied England IN October. ~ BY declin-
ing 70 use any more tea Ths tablet win
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-20

Recently az a meeting Of the STATE Fed
GRAFTON OF Women. or Women clubs Of
Pennsylvania Mrs. TIlinghast p~ropoUnded
this ~conUndrum. IL il Is a ~conuudrum-
What effect. think you. viii an endless
round % cleaning and ~scrubbing. washing
and ironing have Upon q human soul. How
far toward the ideal in normal and spirit
ual development viii such a soul be able
70 advaneeg"
Perhaps something would depend on the
soul n the Nashvile American.
We have not heard that cleanliness is an
enemy OF sOuIfulness or that Industry is
immoral, though We have seen poets ana
artists whO looked as II the did not battle
as often as they should Is Mrs. TIIlinghast
OF Ttusvtlls prepared 10 argue that a soGl
that lives in dirt and idlensss Is apt 70 Be
more soulful than one that believes IN soap
and wateT2 Or u IL the work that
Spirituality Constant ~drudgery might
but would constant idleness promots
moral and spiritual growth The ideal Il
not reached By merely yeaning. No WO-
man should SCRUB OF wash AL the time.
She may keep her house immaculate III
her mind gathers oObEsbS Let her learn
70 make good bread or q PIE. then STE
VII be an artist for whose work the world
viii quickly desert the productions Of
painters. ~scultOrs and poets.
bS--QErusmue e mthsm sshrdlu thshr
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-20
one woman's way.


Signs that q husbands love has grown
cold. as observed by Mrs Emma Carolyn
Weis. Of A. Schenek avenue, Brooklyn:
Cooking not Ike moeaeTA"
No good-by kiss.
No nights at the theater.
No more candy nj flowers
Always thinking tbout business
Stayed out late At night
II was because OF these indications that
Mrs. Weis bound herself to q chair, gave
hubby the shock OF his life when h came
home. had half the Brooklyn police looking
for the burglar she told about and made
a sensation in the neighborhoOd
Did IL work? Well rather. Mr.. Wsis
thought It was Just too cute for anything.
He took his wife In his arms and gave
he Kisses enough TO have done for the
whole two years OF their married life.
And promises for the future? Yes, In
deedy. rs the theater every night IN
the week after this and twice on Sunday.
He didnt waste any time starting IN.
either. A Sunday concert, pounds Of candy.
and when they were not out having a
good time hubby couldn't have been
dragged away from home for any consid-
Grafton
Happy isn't any name for IT, Mrs. Wsis
Is just as enthusiasts as the day she was
married, and so is Nj. Weis. Both rec
ommend a spectacular burglar scare as =
sure cure for thoughtless husbands