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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-02

We know you like THE ARGUS, and
that's why we feel like asking you to boost
1t along as Christmas gift to your friends.
Your friends will be grateful for the gift,
and the editor will be thankful that his
efforts have been sown in fruitful ground.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-02

Remember that the Montgomery bill
abolishing the fees of the secretary of state
saved the taxpayers eighty thousand three
hundred and eighty-five dollars and
eighty-three cents.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-02

The prospects are pretty bright for a
scrap between Judge Moss and Judge
Blizzard over the United States district
attorneyship. That political bone has
caused the human family more grief than
the one which the CANNES fight over.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-02

And to think that the Republicans of
Preston have at last tabooed the Journal
as the true gospel of Republicanism. And
1t has all been brought about by too much
pie in the Ring family.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-02

In no part of Preston have the Repub-
hcans been more loyal TO Dawson than in
Valley district. They have just found out,
however, that their loyalty has been re-
ciprocated by an increase in the tax re-
CENT
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-02

Our correspondents take up considera-
BILE space in this issue regarding the court
house controversy. Nothing like quiet
discussion to clear the atmosphere.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-02
IFrom another correspondent


Our school is going on very nicely with
Allen Maust as teacher.
Prof. Harmed is wearing a very pleas
ant smile these cold days.
Miss Ida Miller is clerking in the store
OF 5. f. Guthrie, of Hazelton.
Il; X. Miller has been doing some fine
road repairing in this community.
We have a sawmill set in our commu-
nifty by the Forman boys on Elk run.
Harry Benson had turkey roast on
Thanksgiving and a taffy pulling at night,
with Mr.. and Mrs. Deal aud family as
visitors
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-02

1t pains us to learn that there has been
a split in the statehouse machine. 1t
looks like the members have fallen out
over the distribution of the pies.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-02

All of you who believe in honest poll
tics should not forget that it was Sam b.
Montgomery who had the corrupt prac-
tices law placed on our statute books.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-02

The kingeoOd Racket Store stin holds
ne BIG picture which wac drawn BY ticket
NO. 1923 Unless Sc is presented BY sat
lfday evening a new number viii BE-
drawn.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-02

The Hon. George Goodman Sturgiss is
going to find Cannonism a heavy load to
carry.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-02
ladies', anrnr.

The ladies' aid society Of the Kingwood
Presbyterian church will serve ice cream,
cake, and coffee Friday afternoon and
evening, December 3, ut their bazar at tie
home OF George G. Giles.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-02

There is plenty of time yet to win The
ARGUS prizes il you will go out and hus-
tie. The race is always to the swiftest.
Get out and hustle.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-02

Many are wondering what Senator FL
kins. has done to the Journal coterie that
the Journal stings him.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-02

Frank Anderson, Rowlcsburg - lGO
Ella Patton. Rowlesburg .......... 1856
Lola Hulssine. Rowleshurg ...... 1856
Beatrice Federer, Reedsvillc ,........- 10, 275
Frank Holman, Howesyille .. 10, 7S5
w. A. Wolfe, Cuzzart ................ G25
Stella Guthrie, Brandonville ..... 1905
Gladys Deck, Newburg .............. PCS
Margaret Geldbaugh, Newburg .-. 1876
Grace Smoot, Newburg ....-... 255
Agnes VanZandt, Newburg ..-....... $50
Thomas Hunt, Tunnelton - pos
Mary Frantz, Tunnelton .....-..... I35
Sidna Cunningham, Bruceton Mills IL, $50
Leslie Hartman, Terra Alta .. 1876
Russell Smith Kingwood No. L.. 1855
Sophia Cummings, Tunnelton - los
Nell Frantz, Function ....... 100
Grace McGinnis, Tunnelton - los
Myrtle Shumaker, Tunnelton - lO5
Cora Pylcs, Function. IO5
Mollie Shahan, Tunnelton los
Tegwin Barber, Tunnelton. - I75
Harry Miller, Tunnelton ......... los
Arthur Halbritter, Tunnelton lO5
Charles Brown, Tunnelton. ............ IO5
Harry Hart, Tunnelton los
Beatrice Kenney. Tunnelton ......... lO5
Mrs. Anne Harrington, Tunnelton. no
James Nj. Brown, Mannheim - 10
Thomas Il. Dick, Tunnelton No. los
w. X. Shafier, Newburg No. 3 4.O35
r. II. Merrill, Rowlesburp ITO
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-02

The following announcement tells tho
whole story aud Tm ARGUS unites with
their many friends in congratulations.
~. ard Mrs. william M Wolf
announce The marriage of their daughter
Dora
70
Mr. Omor Y shaw
Saturday evening. November twoniy-ssyenth
nineteen bundled and nine
Bruceion nala West Virginia
A. home after December 1s.
Bfneetou N1ia w. Vaf
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-02

The way the new subscribers are rolling
in makes us feel more hopeful that we
will be able 10 provide the Christmas
pnddino
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-02

We were sorry 10 observe that some
jealous individual through the columns Of
the Parsons Advocate accuses jeff Lips
comb OF being a nimrod. The only thing
that JEFF was ever known to hunt was
hard cider and ramps. Whenever JEFF
got on full corgo Of hard cider and
ramps there is not living thing that can
survive within the reach Of his breath.
Three whiffs would kill an elephant. The
mistake Teddy Roosevelt made was in not
taking Jeff along to the African inngles.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-02
kINGwoop. DECEMBER 2.

THE ARGUS prints that which int.,ests
the people.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-02

It is reported by those who have been
keeping close tab on the members Of the
Jim committee that they take turns in
going out into the back yard and gazing
at the moon in the hope that the man
who is supposed 10 inhabit il may be- able
TO persuade the Hon. George Goodman
sturgiss 70 appoint their postmasters. The
oariare and wear and tear on the cowhides
mas about exhausted their patience. We
would suggest that they hang their socks
on the willow tree and stop their lament
inc
The daily sentinel., 1909-04-27
TODAY MOST INTERESTING
TRAVELLER VISITS CITY
Grand junction is Praised by Prof.
BattcIH Who is Making Trip
Around the World

f Prof. Alfredo Battelli, one of :
4. the four journalists of different !
+ uationalities who are travelling +
. 4. around the world. was an arriv- +
+ al in the city this morning at !
+ about 9 o'clock, having walked =
+ down through the Grand river :
4. valley from Glenwood Springs. +
+ A week or more ago Silvio +
J. Ortonas, the Frenchman, one of !
+ the party, was in the city on +
: his way west. =
+ r + + - : = +
Prof Battelli is an italian news
paperman and is making this trip, in
conjunction with his three compan-
ions for the purpose OF sclentific re
search. investigation of existing poll
tical. social and industrial conditions
for the benefit of mankind
At the conclusion of the journey
these four men will collaborate on a
book written in nine different lang
uages, which Will be distributed to
the geographical societies of the
world, for Information TO students.
Prof. Battellf and his partner,
Adolph Schneider will meet in Ogden
and will go northward TO Seattle to
be present at the exposition and from
there will take a side trip into Alaska
and back TO san Francisco, Where lne
entire party will meet for their fur
ther western trip.
Prof. Battelli is a most charming
parsonage and he is simply delighted
with Colorado. He regards the Colo
radoans as the salt of the earth, be-
cause of their open ways and their
hospitality. OF its mineral and agri-
cultural and horticultural resources,
he cannot get through speaking.
Prof Battelli says that their party
has been met with great cordiality
everywhere they have gone. In Bal
timore they met Cardinal Gibbons. in
Washington, President Roosevelt and
in the states they have visited almost
every parsonage of note.
Prof. Battelli delivers lectures in
many places. 1t is not positive
whether he will speak in this city or
not. He called on Mayor Lee while
in the city.
The daily sentinel., 1909-04-27

FOR SALE-Four fine residence lots,
corner of Tenth and Grand avenue;
small house. stable, chicken house
and yard; water and sewer; fine
shade, lawn and about rs bearing
fruit trees: $50 feet of hedge
fence, strawberries. grapes. At
bargain if taken soon. e. n. Case,
541 Main street.
The daily sentinel., 1909-04-27

Ladies' matinee every Wednesday
afternoon at $3.50 at Majestic theatre.
A diamond ring will be given away
some time during the month. II is on
exhibition at Primrose'S jewelry
store. Explanations will be made at
theatre every night
The daily sentinel., 1909-04-27
VEGETABLE 1MMIGRANTs.

Spinach came from Arabia.
Peas are of Egyptian origin.
The ounce came from Crete.
Celery originated in Germany.
The chestnut came from Italy.
The onion originated in Egypt.
Tobacco is a native of Virginia.
The nettle is native of Europe.
The citron is a native of Greece.
Oats originated in North America.
The poppy originated in the East.
Rye came originally from Liberia.
Parsley was first known in Sard-
inia.
The pear and apple are from Eu-
rope.
Horseradish is from Southern Eu-
rope.
The sunflower was brought from
Peru.
The mulberry tree originated in
Persia.
The gourd is probably an Eastern
plant.
walnuts and peaches came. from
Persia.
The horse chestnut is a native of
Thibet.
Cucumbers came from the East
Indies.
The radish is native of China and
Japan.
John Hancock Satchell.
The daily sentinel., 1909-04-27

FOR SALE-on account OF the own
er having to leave town, we have
for sale the corner of 18th and
Colorado avenue. together with
neat Broom house and outside
sleeping tent all for $1,000. Half
cash. Call soon.--rhe Rich-Hutch-
inson Realty Co.. 533 Main-st.
The daily sentinel., 1909-04-27

II you would like to exchange
your fruit ranch for good hard
ware business in North Dakota. see
the Coe Investment Company.
The daily sentinel., 1909-04-27

FOR SALE-Good bowling alley.
chairs and fixtures at one-third
price, Wright Bannister Realty
Co.
The daily sentinel., 1909-04-27

FOR RENT--Two modern furnished
rooms for light housekeeping. zoo
North Eighth.
The daily sentinel., 1909-04-27

FOR sALE-weson. 7os struthers.
The daily sentinel., 1909-04-27

FOR RENT-Newly papered. fur
nished front room. off screen
porch. So. Inquire 2i6 Ouray.
The daily sentinel., 1909-04-27

FOuND-An oyerooat on Fruita road
near Bovina. Owner can have
same by paying for this ad and
calling at 25S Grand avenue.
The daily sentinel., 1909-04-27

FOR SALE Modern a-room house.
good location, lawn. shade trees,
cement walks. screened porches.
electric lights and gas. Price.
S2400; $500 cash. balance on time
at $50 per month. Located on
North Fifth street, near new
school house: two blocks from car
line. Phone Red i461.
The daily sentinel., 1909-04-27

FOR RENT-Furn;shed room, cleo
trio lights and bath. GAP Grand
The daily sentinel., 1909-04-27

FOR SALE-Good high lots on Chi
peta for ss50.-Wright- -Bannister
Realty Co.
The daily sentinel., 1909-04-27
FoR SALE.

FOR SALE-SO. 12O or 100 acres.of
good alfalfa land; 40 acres now
planted l mile from Fruita. This
is one of the best snaps in the
county. Smith & Baylis. 442 Main
The daily sentinel., 1909-04-27

FOR RENT-one 5-room furnished
house; strictly modern; in good
condition. 25S Grand.
The daily sentinel., 1909-04-27

Sentinel want ads bring results.
The daily sentinel., 1909-04-27
MISCELLANEOUS.

FOR SALE-Cheap. fine bull calf.
Swiss and Jersey. Phone Red 1146.
The daily sentinel., 1909-04-27

LOST=One harness rein. Leave at
Sentinel office.
The daily sentinel., 1909-04-27

FOR RENT-Ten inches of water.
Call Red 1852.
The daily sentinel., 1909-04-27

FOR RENT--Shop room on Main
new building, 724 Main.
The daily sentinel., 1909-04-27

Drugs. 55I Main.
The daily sentinel., 1909-04-27

Juanita coal-best on market
raIl Junction 323-
The daily sentinel., 1909-04-27
Van Horns. 551 Main.

We install baths which are always
n comfort and pleasure. Sanitary
and correct plumbing. j. Il. Me
kenlin
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-13
PROGRESSIVE Town
WILL MAKE MERRY
Point Richmond Will Commence
rate Completion of Avenue
With Big Celebration

POINT RICHMOND, NoY. 11.-This
thriving and busy town is adorning
itself with carnival colors in honor of
the three days street fair, to be held
to commemorative the completion of
Macdonald avenue, said to be one of the
finest thoroughfares in California. The
festivities will open with a big barhe-
cue. Thursday, November Is. and viii
close Saturday, November 20. with a
great parade. Voting is now in prog
ress for a queen of the fiesta, and will
close Monday night.
The railroads have made round trip
fare of one and one-third from the
principal points of travel. and arrange
ments are being perfected to accommo-
date the thousands of visitors who are
expected TO visit here and participate
in the celebration.
The noisy spieler and the attractive
side show are already invading the
town and locating along THE Night
destroyer, or the Wonderful Incan-
descent Maze" in Macdonald avenue.
The Richmond light and power COM
pany is Installing 5000 lights along
the thoroughfare. which is one and
one-eighth miles long.
Various fraternal organizations
civic associations and stores are pre-
pairing floats for the street exhibition
Hundreds OF school children will be in
the procession, not in a body but with
the various turnouts.
Invitations have been extended to
Governor James y. Gillett and Mayor
Frank X AIott of Oakland to deliver
addresses. Mayor Joseph B. Willis will
also be among the speakers. Chair
man Logan of the general committee
in charge of the festival. has been un-
usually successful in collecting funds
TO assist in making the event mem
ora BILE one.
In the contest for queen Miss Mary
Brown is leading. but is being given
an interesting race by Miss Ella Ia
SeIle. Miss UrcelI Olds and Miss Ruth
Glover. The young women are COM
peting under the mana cement of the
Women's Improvement club of Rich
mond.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-13
HENRY Y. HERBERT
CLAIMED BY DEATH
Crossed Plains With Father in
1S49 and Served as Rail-
road Claims Adjuster i

ALAMEDA. Nov. 12.-Henry V. Her
bert. pioneer of 1s49, for 80 years
connected with the claims adjusting
department of the Central Pacific and
the Southern Pacific, and subsequently.
until two years ago. an attache of the
district attorneys Office OF this county,
died this morning at the family resi-
dence. 1888 Morton street He had
been in failing health several years and
succumbed to heart disease.
Herbert was a native of Brooklyn.
y. ", 76 years of age. His father was
Sidney c. Herbert. member OF one
of the first families Of Virginia, and
his mother was Margaret Vandeveer.
of Kntckerbocker family notable in
the colonial history of New York When
he was is years old Herbert's mother
died. and the youth and his father
joined a party of emf grants and crossed
the plains to California in 1S49- They
settled hrst in Virginia City, from
which place they moved to San Fran
cisco
Herbert is survived by his wife,
Mary Elizabeth Herbert. and Seven
children-SeypqSIr Herbert. Mrs. Kath-
crime NJ. BisseH Robert Herbert. Mrs
Harriet Neal. Mrs May Foster. Francis
W. Herbert and Sidney Herbert
Herbert was member of the Ma
sonic fraternity, and his funeral Will
be held under the auspices of oak
Grove lodge of this city.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-13
SEARCHING FOR SOCIETY
OF INFIRM MINISTER'S
No One to Accept Legacy Left
by Wealthy Woman

SAN RAFAEL, Nov. 12.-What to do
with $500. which Mrs. Janet S. Por-
teous of Ross bequeathed at her death
to churches and infirm ministers, is the
question which puzzled Superior Judge
Lennon here today, and may result in
the money reverting to the estate.
Thei Porteous family was one of the
Oldest and wealthiest in this county.
At her death, some three years ago,
Mrs. Porteous left large estate to
many heirs. In the final distribution
of that estate by Judge Lennon today
the matter of the distribution of the
money left the churches and infirm
ministers came up and caused much
perplexity.
The following clause in the will was
said to be indefinite: Il bequeath
$4,000 to aid in the building of an
Episcopal church at Ross under the
same rule that the Episcopal mission
now is" A. j. Dibblee, who repre-
sented the Episcopal church at Ross,
claimed that there was no doubt that
the money was meant for his church
Judge Lennon decided that the money
should be given to the bishop of the
Episcopal church if no contest arises
within the next 80 days.
When this point was settled another
question arose regarding the disposal
of $4,000 which Mrs. Porteous left to
'the Society of Infirm Ministers and the
Free Church of Scotland. Whitley
stated that the executors had succeeded
in finding the Free Church of Scotland.
but that they could discover no society
for infrm ministers.
Judge Lennon gave him a month to
make further inquiries, and so the mat
ter rests at present
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-13
KEY ROUTE COMMENCES
WORK ON NEW LINE
Dirt Made to Fly at Northern
End of NOrthbrae Branch

BERKELEY. Nov. 12.-With a gang
OF men put 10 work today at the
northern end of the lire the Key Route
people have commenced the building
If the new Sacramento street line to
the main line and another gang will
be put TO work at the southern end
within . few days. The city council
this morning accepted the deeds of
the company to so foot strip along
the street TO widen il TO 10 feet. which
was given the city in exchange for
the franchise.
". F. Kelly, general manager of the
Key Route system. asserts that moth
ing but the worst kind of weather will
stop the work and he hopes to have
l,000 men ct work shortly. He says
The road viii be rushed to a speedy
completion.
The building Of this road will fur
nish North Berkeley and Northbrae
with much needed transportation ia
cilities.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-13
SURVIVOR OF PERRY
EXPEDITION DEAD
Aged Veteran Is Buried a
Yountville Home After In
teresting Life in Navy

BERKELEY Nov. 12.-Martin Gau-
batz. one of if not the last sur
vivors of the expedition which Com-
modore Perry made to Japan, resulting
in the empire opening up ports to for
eign ships, died yesterday morning al
the YountviIle home and was buried
there this afternoon.
Gaubatz, who was 81 years of age
was an uncle of William II. Bray, a
former popular actor and singer OF
this city
Gaubatz had been member of the
United States navy for several years
at the time of the expedition, having
enlisted on the ship Independence
which is now used as a training ship
at Mare island.
The veteran of the expedition and of
the civil war gave his nephew vivid
descriptions of the scene when Perry
sailed into Yeddo bay. He was a mem
Der of the captains gig crew of the
Powhattan, Commodore Perry's flag
ship. which was under command of
Captain McClung
1t was in the early part of, January
1854, that the American fleet sailed
into the harbor, the first vessels which
had ever touched from western ports
at the Japanese coast. The ruler of the
Japanese was reluctant to receive the
advances of the American commodore.
Tell your ruler, said Commodore
Perry, that he must appear before me
in person within four hours or meet
the consequences"
The ruler tried to evade the issue.
but Perry was insistent and the Japa-
nese, with the guns of the fleet trained
on their city. finally acquiesced.
Gaubatz was within few feet of the
Japanese delegation and Commodore
Perry when the famous treaty of peace
was signed. The ceremony took place
on the deck of the Powhattan and was
even then considered a significant occa-
sion.
After the veteran served with Perry
he re-enlisted and was in the navy at
the outbreak of the civil war. He
served with distinction in a number of
battles on the Mississippi and was Sc
verely wounded in the terrible battle
of Fort Fisher January. 10, 1865 serv-
ing at the time under Captain Truck
son of the Iaconi. During his lifetime
he recalled many anecdotes of Ad-
-mirals Schley, Dewey and Fighting
Bob Evans, with whom he served for
a time.
Gaubatz was born in Frankfort on
Main Germany, and came to the
United States while boy. His fam
lily lived in Baltimore until he enlisted
in the navy. At the close of the war
the veteran removed to this state, MAX
ing San Francisco his home
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-13

These and other advantages we share
with you when you buy your Pianos
of us
II the forty stores conducted by us
under practically one management were
separate and Independent establish
ments il would require forty sets Of
officers to do the work. The extra
thirty-nine sets of executives would
have to be maintained by the buying
public. Here is another important saw
ing The advantage OF IL goes to you
when you buy your Piano.
Selling an enormous number Of
Pianos enables us to add but very
small profit to each instrument and VET
secure very satisfactory results upou
our investment. Placing such low SELL
ing prices on dependable Pianos en-
ables US to much more readily sell
great many Pianos than others sell a
few. Our business involves In short
the correct application OF the best rner
chandising principles to the Piano
trade.
OUR EASY PAYMENT PLAN
Aside from being organized to sell AT
low prices. we are also equipped for the
mere simple additional interest to seII
any instrument desired upon terms OF
payment as may best suit the convent
ence OF purchaser. We sell numerous
Pianos for as little as IS and SIS a
month. Three years time given to
complete the purchase Of am. Piano. No
home worthy the name OF home should
be without the refining influence OF
music.
OUR GUARANTEE To SATISFY
Every Piano sold by the Eilers es-
tablishment is a carefully selected in
strument. and 1t is accompanied by our
unconditional guarantee This guaran-
tee means that every instrument after
delivery must be found BY the pur-
chaser exactly as represented and IN
every way satisfactory. or money re-
funded- 1t is guarantee that guar
antees.
A. n II. EXHIBITION PIANOS
At the Seattle exposition the most
comprehensive display of musical in
struments since the memorable worI5,.
fair at Chicago, 1893. was made under
the auspices OF Eilers Music Companv
over one hundred magnificent in
struments were shown and in recox-
milton OF all around highest merit. no
less than twenty highest awards
and gold medals were bestowed upon
Eilers Music Company for various
makes of pianos. pipe organs and otber
instruments exhibited; awards secured
IN open competition with not only
other American. but also with German.
Swedish. French and even japanese
manufacturers.
A special feature in this demonstra-
tion sale will be the sale OF nearly a
carload OF these magnificent exposition
pianos and other instruments which
won these. such distinguished honors.
at the A Y. p. exposition. Liberal and
extraordinary discounts are made on
each one OF these instruments. Moth
ing finer. nothing more unique. nothing
more desirable has ever been shown
in San Francisco
Remember. this special demonstra-
tfon sale viii last but fifteen davS
longer. Tt will be well to come AZ
once Instruments are now being Sc
lected for Christmas gifts We Set
them aside and arrange for their
Christmas delivery.
During this sale our stores atNg7y
Market street. as we'll as at 557 Twelfth
street. Oakland. opposite the Orpheur,-
will be open every evening until "a
O'Clock. Eilers Music Company. larx-
est, most responsible dealers.