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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-12
Aurora.

Special Correspondence Of The Argus
A. this time we have no deaths,
no marriages, no births, and no
moyings to record.
The unusual warm oays, accom-
panied by showers and mild winds,
have changed the appearance Of
mother earth and the white cones
and mounds that Yesterday dotted
the earth have today disappeared
The farmers who have been snow
bound for some time began making
their appearance early IN the day.
Before 3 O'Clock p. m. the alleys
we're we'll filed with buggles and
horses and buzz Of voices, the many
salutations gave our little village
The appearance Of an election day in
frontier town. We got The ARGUS
camera on Just in time to- catch a
snapshot Of the following citizens
Saturday at 3 p. m: David Stem
pie, Henry Harsh, Isaac Wolring,
John Ship. II. G.. Wotring, Joseph
Wotriug. Harvey Hardesty, J.. w.
Hardesty, James Calhoun, Henry
Mossei, William Sanders, and vii
liam Soldiers; Luther Stemple in the
background; glimpse Of DR.. Cole,
Henry Wilt, John A. Lsniz, David
Myers. and our genial postmaster,
?. r. McCrum, we're exposed to
view. ANON.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-12
4 Great Land Opening

Special Correspondence OF The Argus
WAsHNGToN, ID. c., March IL
A number Of exceptional opportu
mites will he offered this spring by
the government for enierprising aud
intelligent farmers TO secure choice
farms on a dozen or more large irri
CATION projects which are now near.
ing completion.
Owing TO the rapid narrowing of
the unOccupied public domain, it is
doubtful If these opportunities will
ever occur again. 1t is obable,
therefore, that the west will see one
Of the greatest in6uxes of home
seekers III 1908 that has bsen wit.
messed in many years
The great fertility and wonderful
crop yields from irrigated lands,
and the favorable terms the govern
meDt offers settlers warrants the be
lief that before tne year closes not
single farm will be without its
entrymen. These farms are located
In North Dakota, Montana, Wyom-
ing, and Nevada.
A letter addressed TO the Statisti-
clan, T.. S. Reclamation Service,
Washington, ID. c., will secure full
information concerning the loca
ton, soil. climate, crop possibili.
ties, and terms Of disposal.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-12
FaiFview.

SPECIAL Correspondence of The Argus
IL rs good to see the robins again
The health of our community is
good.
Irley Thorn attended church a,
Gordon Saturday night.
Pacal Lucas spent Sunday with
his parents of Oak Grove.
Milt Rogers IS able TO be out
after severe attack OF rheumatism
Mr.. and Mrs. James McCurdy
were visiting at Quila Hunts Sun.
day.
There was social at Shannon
Wa,son's Thursday night. All re-
pott a pleasan, time.
Mr.. and Mrs. shannon Watson
were visiting Mr.. Wa,son's parents,
MI. and Mrs. John Watson, OF Slab
Camp, last Sunday.
Last Sunday night Tom Lanham
was taken sick and fell. striking on
his head, AMI bruising his face and
head severely. He is getting along
very nicely.
Mr.. ID. &. Hubs contemplates
going back TO Dakota. We would
he sorry to lose Mr.. Hibbs from
our neighborhood. He says he
can't stand tho hard work here.
Mrs. ID. G. HIbbs dled at her
home on February IS, 1908, of can
Ger, aged 90 years She was the
mother Of seven children, all of
whom are Ia the west except two.
Lee and Miss Bertha. Mrs. Hibbs
Will be greatly missed by her family
and neighbors Funeral services
were held at the schoolhouse by
Rev. A. Bailey on the 9Th
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-12
Hudson.
Correspoudence OF The Argus.
Success TO The ARctfS

~OtANsRoudcNCc OF The Argus.
Success to THE ANGUS.
w. T, Gale has moved to OUT
quiet little town.
Rev. Ward preached very inter,
esting sermon sunday.
Art Galloway is moving onto the
Walls farm to try HIS luck.
Quite crowd attended the sale
of the late Marshall Miller Saturday.
Marshall Christopher and Josie
Wolf were calling on Art Galloway
last Sunday.
Miss Malissa Greenhouse called
on friends at Mount Nebo Saturday
and Sunday.
Jacob Cress is very poorly with
dropsy and there is little hope OF
his recovery.
Mrs. Charles Seal was the CUES,
ct her father, J. L. Ii ned, and
wife last week in Kingwo9d.
The chances are good tor large
crop Of Republican (, ndidates #
they doh't get frost bit by starting
so early IN the spring.
Chaucey Wilson made a busine IS
trip TO kingwood To bring his in.
tended home las, Saturday. Did
YOU get her hon this time, Chance.
Chancey WILSON took has best
gul sleighriding and the snow left
and :he boy had TO come home with
out his girl or sleigh. Never mind,
Chance; more snow promised.
LITTLE BILL.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-12
Deafness Cannot BE Cured

By local applications. as they cannot reach
the diseased portion Of the ear. There 4
only one way to cure deafness. and mat il
by constitutional remedies Deafness is
caused by an iuilamed condition OF the mu.
cous lining OF the Eustachian Tube when
this tube IS inhamed you have a rumbllng
sound or imperfect hearing. and when ~ IS
entirely closed deafness is the result and
unless the inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored TO It's normal condi-
ion, hearing Will he DESTROYED forever:
nine cases out OF ten are caused by catarrb.
winch IS nothing but an inhamed condition
OF the mu cous surfaces.
We viii give $ioo for any case Of deafness
caused by catarrh) that cannot be cured
by HANS Catafh Cure. Send for circulars.
free. r. / CHENEY q co Toledo -
Sold by all druggists. 7sc.
Take Halls Family Pills for consultation.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-12
Davis May Run

CnARLEsroN March S.-Hcnry q. Dayis,
who has been here several days on bust
ness, left last night for the east and his
friends say hc admits willie here tiat hc
was receptive candidate for the Demo.
cratic nomination Tor governor "Thc
Grand Old Man" is quoted as saying:
While ] cannot say that ann q full
ficd0cd candidate at this time. ] am be-
ing strongly urged by q large circle u
friends 10 come ont i'm thc open 10 be
frank, ] can say ] am seriously consid-
cring the proposition People all over
the state are clamoring about the condi-
lions and ! believe it will 20 our way
this fall. look for sweeping victory %
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FOUND DEAD
y. \. Dunn Expires on ". A X. Pas
seBger Train.

i. \. Dunn was found dead on train
No. Is on the Morgantown q Kingwood
last Thursday evening. He boarded the
train at the junction and took seat
in the smoker. A short time before the
tram reached Kingwood he went into
the closet, Conductor Walter Mayfcld
opened the door and looked in Just before
the train left the station. He attempted
TO arouse the passenger, who seemed to
be sleeping. Failing TO do this, DR..
Pratt was called, and after a brief ex-
animation, pronounced him dead, though
the body was still warm. The remains
were brought TO RecdsvilIc, where J. $.
Dunn, brother Of the deceased, took
charge.
France" Dunn was in many ways a
remarkable character. For many years
lac was successful school teacher.
Through constant reading lac acquired
an immense fund OF information on many
subjects. lie was confirmed traveller
in humble way, and visited many parts
of the country. lie was a prolific writer
for the local newspapers. His untimcly
death is regretted by his many friends in
Kingwood
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-12
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses have
been issued by County Clerk George a.
Walls. The parties being from Preston
county unless otberwIst stated
Hen ~. Richardson. ~ born loo Wash.
ington county. Pa. Repher T.. Dixon. %.
CLANCY Summers. %, born In Mary.
land Bertha 81. Lision IS.
Pharos Pratt a. Euie Lucinda Smith IL.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-12
A LIFE WELL SPENT.
Death Of Mrs, Margaret Dlr at Reeds.
willie last Week,

Mrs Margaret NJ. Menear Dill,
wife of Samuel Din, of Reedsville,
was born October 10, 1915; de.
parted this life March :, 1908, aged
so years : months - days. She was
buried at Reedsville on Wednesday,
the 4th, amid vast eoncourse of
neighbors and friends. Four minis.
terS took part in the services, which
were held IN the Reedsville church,
In addition to special services at
the house. Special music was given
by the choir and Mrs. Arthur sang
solo as a special tribute from a
ueighbor Gay Fairfax looked af.
ter the funeral arrangements and IN
terment, not So much as funeral
director, but more as friend per.
forming the heavier duties cf that
sad hour.
1t might be asked why such deep
felt tribute should be SO universally
paid to woman whose life was
spent within her own home-a wo.
man who did not 60 abroad to any
extent and yetwho multiplied friends
everywhere. In fact, her life was
more confined than usual. One who
knew her well tells of how for many
years she ministered TO .one or
another OF those dependent upon
her with unceasing fidelity. She had
the care OF her mother-in law, Mrs
Elizabeth Dill, who had been
stricken with paralysis. She took
care 10 some extent of the widowed
husband, David Dill Then she had
the care of an aunt, a Mrs. Means,
which - all save herself seemed
most heavy one. No word of com.
plant came from her lips. Patience
seemed in her case "to have it's
perfect work" Not only did she
thus bear these extra burdens laid
upon her, but she reared large
family, carrying them all through
the ills and difficulties OF childhood
and losing none of them. When
one thinks of all thus and then finds
her making a host OF friends without
her home they wonder how it could
be done. She had that beautiful
grace spoken of ESQ highly IN the
scriptures, Given To- hospitality"
We suppose that she never learned
the meaning OF the word stranger"
She certainly knew the meaning of
the word home, AID put into 1t
all that mother could
There are twelve children, all liv.
ing, she herself being the first to
leave the family circle. They are
o. A., Laura f., Mrs. A. Belle
Gross, J. f., Bertha NJ, ID. f., Mrs
Grace Cleaver, w. j., X. f., Eva
M, Charles H., and T. G.. Din. |
One OF the remarkable things about
II is that all the family sat down
together to their Christmas dinner.
Surely this case is exceptional
For over forty ears she had been
amember OF the Presb yteriau church,
having been converted ia her roth |
year. Her pastor, Rev. A. J.. South
of Reedsvile, spoke the sympathy
OF her fellow members. The minis
tiers Of the other denominations ex
pressed the breadth OF her Christian
charity, anu the pastor Of the King
wood church spoke the love of those
at distance. A FRIEND.
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CHURCH SERVICES
Ringwo1d Baptist huroh.

George i. Devcr, pastor, announces
the following services for Sunday, March
10: 10 a. IN. Sunday school, Jesus
Heals Man Born Blind" II a. IN.
service, "New Things" 1880 p. m, the
first OF series OF sermons, theme, "The
SO Gospel. Scripture lesson, John iii
I6; text so" Subject OF first sermon,
"The Deity Of the Text" Prayer meet
ing "Wednesday evening at 7:3O.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-12
KingwOod Presbyterian hnreh

r. NJ. Ramsey, minister, announces
the following services for Sunday, March
10: 10 a. M, Sunday school, "Thc Man
Born Blind" HOO a. m, morning wor-
ship, 81 Must Work" Anthem, 40
Come let Us Sing pm. =,
Christian Endeavor, "The Wise Men OF
Money" 7:3O p. m, evening worship,
at Was Night" Anthem. 81 Will Lift
Up Mine Eyes"-Gabrie Prayer meet
ing Wednesday evening at 7 O'Clock
"In Him Was Life"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-12

The Kingwood Supply Company has a
ear ofoats andcorn coming which can be
bought at the car for CSC per bushel for
corn and G3cper bushel for oats, spot cash.
Thcreisa sharp advance in grain and these
prices will look cheap within the next few
days. Those who wish 10 take advantage
OF this offer will please leave their orders
at the storm.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-12
New Railroad Building.

The West Virginia Northern ha.
timber ON the ground for their new
round house and machine shop and the
work Of excavating for the building will
proceed az soon as the weather permits.
The shops will be 45xi45 feet, large
enough 30 house four engines, and will
be- built IN a substantial manner.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-12
SUITABLE EPTAPH
For The West Virginia G, 0. P.
Elephant.
BLAME PROVIDENCE FOR BIG TAXES
Levy Made Before rloods Came Next
Year " i'll Tell a Different
story.
INpErEwprNcR. March 10

| 'N'N'hNphNCk, MafCh 10.
Editor Argus
Some time ago when we were
paying our taxes some fellow had
The nerve to ask Gin, why his taxes
were 50 per cent higher, when they
were promised to be made lower by
the Republican spellbinders and the
ring, and even the Journal had lots
to say, which OF course | believed.
about lower taxes. Now, Clint, why
is this raiser
"Now, Mr.. RIB, | will explain
'his so that boy there can make n
speech on 1t. 1t is this way. men.
You know wha, the Lord done, don t
your Sent us awful rains, thunder,
anu lightning and washed our roads
away took of cur bndges AMI
spread death, h, and destruction
before 1t. Now, to repair this awful
damage cost money, and that is lust
"ha' mas made your taxes so high. +"
mat Is Just what the ring told Gin,
10 say aud, boys, he really believed
~ The Journal explained it that
way, and that was the only way il
could explain it. But now, my dear
reader | viii give you something to
'n'"k about, also the dear old lour-
nal. Now read carefully.
The county court met and la,d
the levy long before the food came
and The levy was not changed a, the
subsequent meeting OF the court
So, Mr.. Clint and the Family Iour-
nal and the ring were trying to bull
doze you. Next year you pay for
roads, bridges, etc, in addition to
what you pay now. Smoke that in
your old corncob pipe. The fol.
lowing cpi'aph will appear on a
tombstone abont November 4, 1908:
Sacred to the Memory Of tho
WEST VIRGINIA q. O. r. ELEPHANT
Born Nov. l9OO Diod Nov. 3. 1909
Conceived by Albert White: crucincJ H.. mn
Hh"hpn ana his state ring nasistcd
by the kingwood ring.
Dawnon, pause and drop a tonr
For the G.. O. 4. lies buried here,
gu To my resting place must bring
lax reform and all the rinH.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-12

The state Sunday School Convention
meets IN Fmrmont April 2i-23, 1908.
Those desiring delegate credentials will
please send me their names early, a. our
number is limited 60 Eve delegates IN al
dition 30 county officers and one from
each organized district.
PRANK W. CANDY. County Soc'y.
Terra Alta, W. Va.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-12

William g. Gist, superintendent Of the
kingwOOd schools, will conduct SUM
mcr normal az kingWOOd. beginning inn
mediaiely after the close Of the public
schools and continuing for ten weeks, or
until thc July uniform examinations.
Special review classes will Doc Organized
ia all common school branches. Also, "a
number Of new features will boz added.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-12

There IS q little matter that Some Of
our subscribers and advertisers have
Seemingly forgotten. To uS it IS nee
eSsary in our bu$ineSs We are very
modest and don't wish 70 Speak about IL.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-12

traced To- the kidneys,
but now modern
science proves that
nearly all diseases
have their beginning
in the disorder. OF
these most important
organs.
The kidneys filter
and purify the blood
that ia thafr x,,.,,l-
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-12

Dowitts Lutte Early Risers. small, safe,
sure little liver pills. Sold by Stricken
drug store w. Nj. Dent Newburg,
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Keep posted on county events by sub
scribing Tor and reading THg ARGUS
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Tickle weather. DIR Fahrneys TeethIng
Syrup Is always dependable. Doctors pre-
scribe IL Write for free sample
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-12
The R0nd 90 SUCCESS.

The following Is posted In prominent
place in an Ohio newspaper office;
Early % bed.
Early 20 rise.
Work like hell
And advertise
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-12
Often The Kidneys Are
Weakened by Oyer Work.

Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.
It used 60 be considered that only
urinary and bladder troubles were 10 be
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-12

NV "IIIPIV UVVVIv Homo % Hwamp- Root.
ny mail free, also pamphlet telling you
how To find out If you have kidney or
bladder trouble. Mention this paper
when writing TO DIR. Kilmer & Co, Bling
hamton, N. Y. Don't make any mistake,
but remember the name, Swamp-Root,
DR.. Kilmcr's Swamp-Root, and the adj
dress, Binghamton, N. ", on every bottle.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-03-12

Therefore, when your kidneysare weak
or out OF order, YOU can understand how
quickly your entire body il affected aud
how every organ seems to fail to do It's
duty.
II you are sick or "fcel badly" begin
taking the great kidney remedy, DIR.
kilmer's Swamp-Root, because as soon
as your kidneys are we'll they will help
all the other organs TO health. trial
will convince anyone.
If you are sick you can make no mis-
take by first doctoring your kidneys
The mild and the extraordinary effect of
Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great
kidney remedy, IL soon realized. IL
stands the highest for it's wonderful cures
OF the most distressing cases, and is sold
on its merits by all EvFr-
druggists in 6fty-ccnt sy1Imrys1t zs@rrss
and one-dolar size HifShifl }. ..t.,,.,,A-J
bottles. You may III 4. ...g{lyu
have sample bottle Homo % awamn-Ioo,
by mail free, also pamphlet telling you
how To find out If you have kidney or
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-21
Old Age and Sauerkraut.

General Frederick Charles Eberlin
of the stock exchange power house,
received word from an aged woman
the other day that she would like to
have something for a change of diet,
and would be pleased to accept his
advice on the subject. She said she
was born in 1918, and is, therefore
ninety years old. What do you sup
pose Fred sent her? Something deli
cate and dainty? Not as those terms
go among the idlettante. He sent her,
cooked in his own inimitable style a
large portion of knockwurst and sauer-
kraut! The letter he received from
the surprised and delighted great
grandmother has been read aloud by
the general to hundreds of his faith
fuI customers. It is written in per-
lection of expression and legibility Of
style. She said the dish made her ten
years younger-and suggested more!
Glory to evergreen and vigorous old
aeei Knockwurst and sauerkraut at
nfnetyi-New York Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-21
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

rE'rom the Chicago News.1
Hard words seldom make an impress
sion on soft people.
True love and ghosts are often talked
about but seldom seen.
The business Of a dog dealer Is apt
to be a bowling success.
Many a man would rather attend
funeral than his own wedding
Taking things as they come and sell
ing them at a profit begets success.
The ennui Of rich man is synony-
NOUS with the laziness Of poor man
There is no effect without a cause
except when q woman changes her
mind.
Many a man boasts Of his good deeds
while awaiting an opportunity to do
bad one.
One husband may be enough Tor
woman. but one engagement Is seldom
enough for girl.
Don't pay any attention to the dis
agreeable things people say about you
If they are not true.
As a strengthening tonic for love that
has become weak there's nothing petper
than a little indifference.
IT'S an easy matter to furnish enter
tainmeut for your neighbors; al you
have to do is make 1901 OF yourself
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-21
Indignant Filipino Statesmen.

when I was in Manila last Novem-
Der the local authorities got after the
sporting fraternity and a good many
arrests for gambling were made" said
Mr.. G. A. Hornberger, of San Francisco
at the New Howard. During the pro-
gress Of the crusade, in raid made one
night, a number Of members of the
Filipino congress was caught, and,
sad to say, the local statesmen were
hailed into court the next day to con-
front the judge just like ordinary
Indicators. 1t seems they don't have
the same veneration for statesmen over
there that we do in Yankeeland, for
never heard of one of the solons in
Washington being pinched for trying
his luck at the poker table.
But that is depression. These Fill
Pine congressman were mad as wet
hens, and the very next day one of the
indignant ones Introduced bill which
provided that each representative and
senator should be provided with a
badge to designate his official position.
and that when wearing such emblem
it should not be lawful for any marshal
or policeman to arrest the owner there
of for any offense. The bill was ap-
plauded, and its passage would have
been easy, but a tip was had from the
United States. authorities that the
measure was not exactly the right
thing, so after some fiery defamation.
in which the villainous police were
soundly roasted, the incident was
closed. "-Baltimore American.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-21
WHERE rs GoDY

1nis question Oft perplexes man
ne Knows not where-from whence he
10! Tor ages he has sought in vain
10 10 marx the place from whence he came.
R ne seWs long sought to know the way
12Ta the coming of that day,
Hen wise men with "a courage bold
Set OUT TO lind the light foretold
FROM East and west-from North ana
Iney travelled DER the land OF drouth.
Enoeo by some vision given-they would
Anow more OF God-and Heaven.
Hliu Jesus taught. an unseen power
ruey could not reach in that dark hour
mus through centuries come-and-go-
wise men seeking truth to know
Al And as their guiding stars grow bright
tney ooldly launch out into night,
Ana ma from the darkness breaks a light
might. anu
Thus onward-upward though they die:
MATS MAJ greatest heights ascending,
VISIONS of truth float Ger their sky:
for COD Is truth defending
II floating DER the archway of your sky
Are purest thought
II VISIONS In your day dreams
DTinS truth you near forgot
Il your heart has been made tender
long good to an offender;
II. unseulshly you smother, all the Ill
VI TREND and brother, right here is God
MARY E. SPIELMAN. Alma, Kan.