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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-26
hMrria q licenses.

The following marriage licenses have
been issued by County Clerk George A.
Walls, the parties being from Preston
county unless otherwise stated:
Ncstcr b. Dunn, 2S, born i'm NIonon-
gala county; Edna Il. Bolyard, 20, born
in Marion county.
French Rogers, 2l born in TAYLOR
county; Annie +. Conner, Is.
James b. Coburn, % born i'm Lewis
county; Lola Hartscll, Is.
-, Lawrence f. McWilliams, %; Ada f..
Thomas, %.
Lawrence Henry, 2j Pearl Bolyard. 20.
Jesse c. Wolfe, %; Mile f. Maust 20.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-26

A.Frank Dcnnison, OF Clarksburg, who
was out with party of hunters, includ-
ing j. /. Mckenzie, OF Howesville, had
thrilling experience with a panther in
the mountains about forty miles back of
keyser during the past week. The ami
NAL chased Mr.. Dennison up large tree
and kept him there almost a whole day.
Mr.. Dennison only being able to get
down from his lofty perch when Mr.
Mckenzie came % the rescue and shot
the panther. The hunters report an
abundance OF game there, including
quail, pheasants, deer, bear, wild cats,
and panthcrs.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-26

1t is quietly limited around that
Bro. Title will be an applicant
for the Kingwood postofIice. THE
ARGUS is broad minded enough 10
concede that it was the c6lored
brethren who saved the day for
the Republican party. They are
entitled to a just share of the
spoils.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-26
M&g rains Discontinued.

Beginning November p. 1908 trains
Nos 10 and 20, leaving Kingwood for the
east at 6:lS y. M, and for the west nd
S.2l p m, will be discontinued, except
n Saturdays
Trains Nos 10 and 10, leaving King.
wood Tor the cast at S:lS a. M, and for
the west at 1902 a. M, will be discon-
tlnued on sundays only. Otherwise SEIZED.
ule unchanged.
CHAs. Il. Sutherland.
General Passenger Agent.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-26
III bog Nuisance

Kingwood has her full quota Of dogs.
The fondness they show for garbage cans
declares more plainly than words that
they are not as we'll fed as could be de.
sired. Persons owning dogs should sec
that they have plenty of water and a
sufficient supply OF food at home. The
ncighbor who has none finds it unpleas-
ant to find one or two big hounds con-
stantly nosing about her kitchen door.
upsetting the garbage can, and making
themselves a nuisance i'm various other
ways. How long will people have 10 put
up with the dog nuisance
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-26

Complete returns ON the constitutional
amendments voted ON at the general cleo.
ton November have not been received
at the Office of Secretary Of state swisher.
but the indications arc, from those which
have been received, that both have been
defeated. The amendments were in re-.
gard 70 the compensation Of county com.
missioner and 90 the right Of persons not
voters in the state ~ hold office.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-26

THEAECrs bad hoped thataner
the election the Journal would
not be 50 fussy but it seems that
The spring which touches tho milk
OF human kindue and starts 30
to flowing bias punctured The gall
in Bro Whotsell This explain,
in a measure why be has become
delusionized and imapinos that
everybody is after bis postonice
pie. IN his misery he blames it
all on THE ARGUS, when it is per.
fectly blamelesg for his frame Of
mind.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-26
TERRI, ALA pos rorfrcg
Diplomacy e Congressman siurgIss
viii BE severed, taxed. -

A special dipatch to the Fairmont
Times from Terra Alta says:
The clamor for office goes fncrrily on
and II ~ question a. 20 vi ether there
NH he sufficient plums 10 placate the de
sire Tor power. In view of the greatly
reduced majority by which the Hoi
George G. Sturgiss was returned 10 CON
gress 1t indeed will b. a tax on HE
diplomacy 81 handle the distribution OF
patronage m a manner that will rebound
TO his own benefit Two years hence
viii be am "of year. congrcssionally:
hence 1t bchoovcs the congressman To- do
that which will be hest for harmony.
The principal Fight here is for postmaster
There are two active candidates, Messrs
Ezra b. Hanger and William T. White.
Mr.. Hanger is the present incumbent
and lrls well and ably fulfilled his trust
lie enjoys the confidence Of the people
mt 'y are dcna ding his retention i.
once. However, it seems as il the rule
today Il that those whom the people arr
Tor the bosses oppose. Just how long
their will can be- ignored time only can
tell.
Mr.. White is in close touch with the
county machine and j. being well and
carefully groomed Tor tine position by the
influential Farley DeBerry, one time
Democrat Just who will be successful
It IL difficult to say. II the people are
ignored in their claims there will be- IA
lay of reckoning which bodies i'll for the
distributor.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-26

The work Of rebuilding the tipplc at
mine No. 2 at Brett s in progress. It's
expected that it will be- completed within
90 days Steel and concrete will be- used
exclusively and thc tipple will be thor
oughly modern in all respects. an the
contracts for the construction and equip
mcnt have been let, and the cost will be
In the neighborhood Of 800
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-26

The one thing which seems to
be mystifying the citizens Of Tun.
melton is, "who issued the call for
The business mems league2' May
be it was Bill Taft, who wants 70
get his prosperity and full dinner
pail into circulation. IF some one
will call for a business mems
league in Kingwood no questions
Will be asked.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-26
suppose u Journal III ns ID.

Suppose the Journal tell us how
many corporations were returned
delinquent for The nonpayment Of
taxes The Jouma. i'h bulldog
tenacity and no idea q. the pro.
visions of The new tax laws has
stubbornly maintained that the
corporations pay the taxes under
"tax reform"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-26
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.
Cheerfully Answered.

Will THE ARGUS please tell how
many people it takes TO rule n
southern state?-Joumai.
Certainly. 1t takes less white
people to rule i'm the southland
than it does illegally voting ne
groes in West Virginia.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-26
The Right Spirit.

~ 1870 Nlth l'lCdoulG
the organization of board Of
trade by the business men of Tun-
Melton to work In conjunction
with the state board of trade. We
are admonished that "the Lord
helps those who help themselves"
The men of 1unnelton have
started on the right road to build
up and develop their town.
What makes any town or city
great and prosperous is diversi-
lied industries. Any town or city
that has to depend wholly and
solely upon one industry must of
necessity during the period of
shutdowns or panics suffer more
than If they had several indus
tries to which they could look as
a source of revenue to the town
1t seldom happens that all indus.
tries are Frustrated at the same
time.
Tunnelton's example should be
followed by the other towns of
the county. THE ARGUS can SEE
no reason why Preston county
should not share in the develop
ment of the country and reap the
benefits like other towns and
counties of the state. 1t would ap
pear to THE ARGUS that Preston
IN her anxiety to develop her coal
fields has overlooked her Other
natural resources. Her iron or,
is said to be unexcelled by any
IN the state. Her timber i,
shipped out of the county and
returns finished products. At
present her railroad facilities give
us an easy market east and west.
Why not utilize our natural re-
sources and place them on the
markets as finished products? 1t
cannot be said that Preston is
lacking in home capital. She has
quite a number of wealthy and
great many of modest means.
THE ARGUS believes that the
fault lies in the initiative: some
one to take the lead, as it were.
THE ARGUS is firmly of the opin-
ION that if few active, hustling
men would start out thew would
experience no difficulty in not
only interesting home capital,
but outside capital, to invest
money to establish home indus
tries in several of the towns of
Preston. 1t is worth trying at
any rate. Preston cannot hope
to interest outside capital unless
she shows the outside world that
she is not afraid to invest her
own money.
Tunnelton has long been rec
ognized as the political storm
center Of Preston, and now that
the political campaign Is over and
the business men of our neighbor-
ing town have turned their atten-
ton to Che development of their
town, let us hope that the Coal
Center will become the industrial
storm center of the county of
Preston. If it does THE ARGUS
has no hesitancy in predicting
that the other towns of the coun-
ty will rapidly follow suit.
The eyes of the county are now
focused upon you, men of Tun-
Melton, and somehow THE ARGUS
has an abiding faith that you
will make good in your under
taking. 1t is needless to say that
you have the best wishes Of THE
ARGUS for your commendable
spirit for industrial development
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-26

The result of the election left
nothing for tie Democrats to
worry over. On the other hand,
the Republicans are now in a po-
sitlon to lose many sleepless nights
in contemplating how the other
brother is going to beat them to
the pie counter. Our own dear
HoratiO is one among the number
who will put in many restless
nights. Current reports state he
will have real opposition this time
and the chances are that the de-
fender of the colored brethren may
have to give way to Rev. TITLE
as his successor.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-26

One hundred and eighty-seven
taxpayers in Preston county re-
turned delinquent and their prop
erty sold for taxes. This is truly
a monument to "tax reform" and
the Journal should rejoice accord
ingly.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-26

From an unbiased standpoint
We view with alarm that at the
expiration Of their present terms
of office Charley Swisher and Ar
mold Scherr will be tin-canned
and headed for the tall timber.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-26

If you want to remember vour
friend with a Christmas present
he will appreciate, send him THE
ARGUS for the year 1909.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-26
Today's Suggestion by Ellen Stan.
The NEW VEST EFFECT.

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wondered
pirate they
the n dressy
morning
Another important
which them especially desirable
how careful
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-26

Our amiable brother of the
Journal seems to think The ARGUS
is responsible for his indigestion
and q lack Of appreciation by the
faithful Cor the many sacrifices he
has made for the party since he
has been taken into mn 6llow-
Shin.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-26

THE ARGUS observes that the
Journal has so far failed to name
the minister. If other business is
not too pressing it is hoped the
Journal will favor us with the
minister's name.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-26

You say you like THE ARGUS?
Well, then, convey the glad news
to your neighbor and have him
subscribe.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-26

The list of "salc of real estate
for taxes" published in last weeks
Journal, is another evidence of
prosperity and the corporations
paying the take. under "tax re-
form
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-26

Voting for Bill Taft and pray
ing for prosperity didn't fetch the
turkey FOR the Thanksgiving din
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-26

We suppose that those who let
their real estate go for taxes didn't
know they were living under pros
perity and tax Ieforml
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-26

Has the election of Bill Taft re-
stored confidence and filed the
empty dinner pail? Kindly re-
ferred to Bro. Whetsell for an an
sWer.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-26

Many of those who voted for
Taft are mighty glad to dine on
sowbelly and corndodger today.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-26

For the information of our be-
loved brother Of the Journal we
will say that we are at peace with
the world. We are now quietly
sitting on the fence watching the
Republicans making a mad rush
for the pie counter.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-26

Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, and
Tunnelton are said to be in the
throes of a postofiice war. Too
many promises for the number of
Offices
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-26

When the Legislature meets it is
confidently expected that the Re-
publican brethren will introduce
q new brand of harmony.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-26

The ARGUS would kindly adj
monish the Republican pie-hunt-
ers to remember that there are
many disappointment in store
for them
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-26

lfyou aren't feasting on turkey
this Thanksgiving Day you can t
blame Billy Bryan.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-26
kingwOod, November 20. 1905.

The Republican office-seekers
are just as hungry as the empty
dinner pail.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-26
STUREiS>' pIURlI.IIy.

mriai Vote for Congress- H. the >,cnn,
District
Following is the official vote on con-
gressmen for the Second district of West
Virginia:
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-26

Report has it that Bill Taft will
oppose Joe Cannon reelection as
speaker Of the house Of represent
atives. If Bill succeeds in defeat
ing old Joe we will feel like for
giving him for fooling us about
filling the empty dinner pail If
we elected him President
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-11-26

The latest Richmond in the
Kingwood postoffice field is Col.
Charles w. Wolfe. The genial
colonel Is a hustler and when he
decides to chase the other fellow
he will make HIM do some lively
sprinting to get away with the pic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23
Do Send Something People
 Want For Christmas

It is really astonishing how few Christ mas gifts are chosen with regard to any sort of need of the recipient.
 Of course it Is not even expected that a man will send a woman anything she really wants, when they over-step the flower, candy and book line. Sometimes even the last named is something awful; for instead of sending the latest popu- lar novel he will select a red and gold edition of "Lucile''-to him the most per- feet gift imaginable. l know some wo- men who do take the trouble and use their diplomacy In finding out what diff ferent people want, and the result is al ways satisfactory both to donor and re- cipient.
 Stationery, handkerchiefs, neckwear and silk stockings are always acceptable gifts, yet there are many women who re- ceive one of these articles of which she has an ample sufficiency, and by simply inquiring before Christmas, the giver could easily have ascertained which was most needed.
 l. one really wants to find out what their friends want, 1t is easy to catch a spoken desire, or a word let fall uncon- sciously in casual conversation, and then go out in search of 1t.
 It need not be an expensive article. It is usually the trifles that please and sat- isfy.
 One woman friend may want pin cushion; another a laundry bag in a cer- tain color: and still another. pair of pale colored silk stockings, instead of the conventional black Just to know these things, makes Christmas shopping so easy.
 It is much more satisfaction to give a friend what she wants than to try and surprise her.
 It is just the carelessness of Christi mas giving that makes Christmas shop ping such a bore, and women know they have a certain number of gifts to buy, and so they get the first thing they see and arrange a sort of a "grab-bag" effect and give whatever they happen to strike first.
 And right here let us suggest that when women are giving men presents, do let them be substantial. No man who is a. real man, with red corpuscles in his veins, wants silly tacky, messy, little lace and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23
ribbon things. that look like ones old worn out party finery. Billiken and the Jig-Saw Pug
 gle

Months ago I wrote about "Billiken' and his popularity and later "The Jig Saw Puzzle" and the immense vogue t had in the east and the north.
 Now both have arrived in the shops for the Christmas trade here, and they are proving among the very "best sellers" in the market.
 I wouldn't take anything for my little ''Billiken' idol It was sent to me ages ago, long before any of his little broth CTS and sisters arrived in Birmingham, and never once has Billiken looked un- happy, for he verify possesses "the smile that won't come off"
 The Jig-Saw Puzzle is certainly having its innings this holiday season. It looks as if nearly everybody will have one of these gifts at least. Even bridge has never held the attention of people more than this pastime of matching pieces of cut-out wood.
 Men are especially interested in it, and the girl who is in doubt about what to give. any of her male relatives or close friends, need waste no more time over the choice, but hie herself at once to the puzzle counter.
 The price she pays for one will depend on the mans cleverness in the work. These puzzles usually sell at the rate of a penny for each piece, and if the man has now arrived in the -four hundred class she must take along $4 for the gift.
 Not only is the gift of a puzzle a de- light to the recipient, but it Is a pleasure to the whole family, the neighborhood and then ones entire set of friends.
 There is nothing selfish about the per son who matches puzzles. The pieces of wood are shared with every one who has the mania A circulating puzzle library is needed in town, for the practice of swapping puzzles for a week at a time is going on all the time.
 The usual conversation that one hears whenever two people meet is: Have you finished your puzzle? If so, send it to me" And the answer: "All right. Send yours back by bearer"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23
NEGROES BODY FOUND.
Probably Fell From Moving Passenger
 Train at CentrevIe.

Centreville, December 22-(Special.)- About O clock Sunday night John Wool ley, one of the very best negroes in the section was found dead near the depot of the Mobile and Ohio railroad at this place. His skull was crushed. Acting Coroner D. w. Crawford made an investigation and the jury decided that the negro met his death by falling from the passenger train which reached here about 80 o'clock being one and a half hours late. It seems that Woolley together with several other negroes left here at noon on the pas senger train going toward Tuskaloosa and went as far as Eoline, where they met
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23
Emiqrants Leave America.

Washington, December 22.-The increase in the alien population in the United States in the year ending September 30, last, was only 629S. Secretary of Com merce and Labor Straus today called the attention of President Roosevelt to these figures. According to Secretary Straus 714,422 foreigners came to this country during the year between October l, 1907
 and September 30, last. but during the same period 717,S1f left our shores for their own countries. Secretary Straus said that never before has the govern ment had figures as to departing aliens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23
Fashion Pads

The Capuchon hood is the latest night headgear, and is something like a glorifed sunbonnet, the best ones be- ing made of taffeta, bewitchingly ar ranged around the face with shirrings and ruchings.
 Narrow lawn ties, daintily embroid- cred on the ends, are much worn with linen collars.
 Fashionable big picture hats are made of velvet to match and are trimmed only with long ostrich feath- CTS, all carried out in the same shade
 Large pockets are a feature of the new separate coat and are set far down on the body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23

some other negroes who had whisky Just before the train reached Centreville Wool ley was seen to walk out of the negro coach toward the baggage coach and this was the last time he was seen alive It is supposed that he stumbled and fell from the coach striking his head on an iron
 Ear. There was rumor that he was pushed from the car by another negro but it developed that there was nothing in the rumor. The negroes of this place were considerably excited over the acci- dent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23
Care Of Damp Rooms

One who has had discomfort from damp rooms says that she overcame the difficulty very satisfactorily by trying this experiment. She put large bowl of lime in the room and left it for several days. The lime absorbed the moisture and also purified the air, ridding the room of the musty odor. A combination of charcoal and lime is excellent to use in damp cupboards or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23
Feeding Bibs

Feeding bibs made of huckaback or linen, with the childs initials worked in cross-stitch, make nice Christmas gifts for the small girl or boy. These bibs measure 10x16 inches. A little piece is hollowed out at one end to fit about the neck, and tape is used for the strings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23
Prominent Physician Dead.

Charlottesville, Va, December 22.-Dr. William Nelson, city physician, died to- day, aged 86 His father, Hugh Nelson, was speaker of the Virginia house of delegates, judge of the federal court, member of Congress and minister to Spain under President Munroe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23
As To Baked Apples

Try boiling the apples before baking. Boil them until they show signs of cracking, and then put in the oven. sprinkle with sugar and leave them un- til they are brown. The flavor will be vastly different as will the appearance, from those baked in the ordinary way
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23
Dainty Pincushions

A very neat pincushion is made of cretonne on much the same principle as the cretonne scrap baskets. Cut the pieces of cardb oard the desired size, and then make a top of ribbon to harmon ize with the sides. Clipped worsted or lambs wool is best for filling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23
Notice.

Bids will be received for all Shelby coun- ty convicts for the year 1909. by the un- dersigned, up to December 29, 1908. Cor 'respondence solicited.
 J. A. JACKSON,
 Hard Labor Agent. A. P. LANGSHORE,
 Judge of Probate.
 12-1S-11t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23
Serves Him Right

sWhat's that humorist growing about2"
 His mother-in law has announced her intention of buying him a box of cigars for Christmas.-Courier-J Jour- nal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23
FIREWORKS

Just a carload at retail. Bir- mingham Fireworks Co.,, 1923 First Ave, next to Woodward building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23
f7N. f7N.@FEMINIHE@Z%7 LRSMFA NQIESseST T
 W1NeW DOLLY DAL21h1 f&L41GW

A Plain Christmas Declara-
 ton Don't squander your dollars on neckties or collars In buying a present for me. I don't want muffler, and I am no shuf- fer, As you can decidedly see. And by the same token I'll be quite out spoken And give you a bit of a lift. Don't think me unpleasant, but as for my present I don't want sensible gift.
 Courier Journal.