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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1909-03-30

Miss Nettie Stump has been
laid up for several days with a
severe cold.
WALL PAPER as cheap as the
cheapest as god as the best at
Want & Barr's.
Frank Dotson, the veteran oil
well driller from Elizabeth, is
here helping Wig Bickel out with
work on his we'll
j. M. Hamilton recently pur-
chased dandy new typewriter
for his office, being Smith Pre-
mier No. 10, the finest one made.
Aaron Park will move his fam
lily to Bee creek this week, where
he will work in a timber camp.
"Shi-fog" Stump will accompany
them, to keep the family in fresh
meat with his dogs and gun.
Contractor Morgan will begin
work on Cabot's Smith No 3.
this week. This we'll was drill
ed to the Salt sand last fall, and
a strong flow of gas encountered.
They will now drill it down to
the oil producing Injun sand.
Smith & Huffman, the most
up-to- date Liverymen in the
Little Kanawha Valley sell the
best Veterinary Liniment on the
market, for the horse and the
horse only. For farcy, swelling
in distemper, and Laryngitis.
We have just received a large
quantity of doors, windows,
porch posts etc., on which we
have very close price. We offer
12x24 windows at $1.00 Doors
from $1.00 and up, porch posts
81. 90 and up. If you are going
to build, would like to supply
you. c.. c.. & W. E. Bee.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1909-03-30

Nothing in the way of Cough
is quite 50 annoying as tickling
teasing, wheeling, bronchial cough.
The quickest relief comes perhaps
from a prescription known to drug
gists everywhere as DIR. Shops
Cough Remedy. And besides, it is
so thoroughly harmless that mothers
give 1t with perfect safety even to
the youngest babes. The tender
leaves of simple mountain shrub.
give to De- Shops Cough Remedy
is remarkable curative effect. Aifew
days test will tell. Sold by Dye
Pharmacy,
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1909-03-30
Sunday School Workers.
e. j. Gamer,
County Stunt.

The annual Convention of
West Virginia Sunday School
Workers will meet Tuesday
Wednesday and Thursday April
2O-2l-22' in the City of Elkins.
The Convention speaker arc
among the ablest in the Country
and Prof. E. 0. Excel, the great
est convention song leader in the
world will lead the singing.
Pastors and Sunday School
Workers desiring to attend, APP
ply for credentials emitting them
tosentertainment and a seat in
the Convention, to the under
signed.
S. P. BELL,
County Secy.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1909-03-30
Clancy, Oklahoma.


Editor Chronicle; 1 wish to thank
Mrs. Gardner for the prper she
sent me.
We have a fine climate and good
soil, aud can raise nearly every
kind CT crop that can be grown any
where else. We raise corn, wheat.
Kaffir corn, broom corn, cotton,
oats and barley in abundance, and
some spelt. No doubt some of
these grams may be new to some
of YOU back east.
Respectfully yours,
:. $. Twee1v.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1909-03-30

Under the new road law Cal
houn county is to have county
engineer who will have charge
of all our public roads. This is
a very important position and
the county court should be care
full and make no mistake in
choosing a good man. Very few
men know how to build a road,
and the court should take great
pains in choosing a man who has
ability and has had experience,
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1909-03-30
Summer Review School at Eliza
beth, w. Va.

Commencing April II, 1909
and lasting ten weeks. A thor
ough review of the Common
School Branches.
Boarding $3.50 to $500 per
week. Tuition $500 for the
term. For further information
address,
G. II. SNoDGRAsS, Prin.
Elizabeth, w. Va.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1909-03-30

The Coopers were found gully of
murder IN the second degree foi' The
killing of Senator Nc Carmacl ut
Nashville and sentenced to 20 years
in the penltentiary but pending a
motion for a new trial they arc out
on bond, and will go abroad FIR
their health pending decision.
FOrtify now against the Grip f)r
II comes every season sure! Preycn-
tics the little Candy Cold Cure Tab
lets, offer in this respect most Ger
tain and dependable safeguard, Pre-
ventics, at the "sneeze stage" will as
well, also surely head off all COM
mon colds. But promptness is all
important. Keep Preventics in the
pocket or purse for instant use. Box
of AS for 25c. Sold by Dye Phar-
macy.
There has been much activity
in leasing up land around Grants
vile in the past few days. The
following citizens have received
substantial bonuses for leases on
their land: Jim Yoak and Geho
heirs to Yellow Creek Oil Co.
Will Freshour to Bickel Bros,
L. M. Williams to United Fuel
q Gas Co., Nc Ball to Lowther
Oil Co.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1909-03-30
LOCALS AND PERSONALS.

G. G. q w. f.. Bee for poultry
netting, roofing, harnes
A full line Of plows and re-
pairs, all kinds at Want & Bars.
Albert Smith will soon move his
family into the building in which
the postofiice is located.
- A fine baby girl came to gladden.
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ross
Stump one day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Pell are at
Parkersburg, where the former
is taking medical treatment for
stomach trouble.
You want to see Want &
Bars line of Spring tans, in
mems. women's and children's
Shoes and Oxfords.
Send us the news of our com
munitv, The Chronicle wants a
live COZ Jpondent at each postoffice
IN the county
The Stork left fine big baby
boy at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Al
Kimble of Henrietta, one day last
week,
Going fast, that line of bar
gain embroidery at Want &
Bars.
Mr.. Bradford representing the
United Fuel & Gas Co., is register
ed at the Stomp Hotel. He will no
doubt do some operating in this
section in the near future.
The well on the Bait ellie Fer
rell farm above Brooksville,
came in Sunday, and is a good
gaser and has a good showing
for oil. Lou Bickel and Ere
Stump worked on this we'll.
The bailer got fastened at the
bottom of the casing on the Hamil-
ton No. 1, Saturday, and DELAYED
work several hours. II was gotten
out though, aud the casing com
pleted. The well will be tubed with
3-inch at once.
]. w. Dawson. of Williams
town, is autographed at the Will
lard. Mr.. Dawson was formerly
a resident of Writ county, and
had many acquaintance and
friends here. He is now work.
ing for the South Penn Oil Co.
The editor has been very busy
operating for oil on Leafbank
during the past week. He has
made forty-leven trips to the
Hamilton No. 1, during the time
and hasn't made a shipment of
oil yet, but hopes to in the near
future.
Mrs A H. Stump returned the
first of last week from Parkersbure
where she had an operation perform
ed on her jaw. which had gathered
from the effects Of catarrah. The
operation was very successful, and
Mrs. Stump expects to soon regain
her health.
Alpheus Yoak, of Jackson Califor-
MIA, who was formerly resident Of
this place, died there recently. We
understand that Mr.. Yoak had ac-
cumulaIed a fortune since gong
West and left no heirs there, conse-
quently his estate will likely come TO
relatives here.
Hon. John Cornell returned to
Calhoun county the first of last
week, having spent the past sew
eral days in Parkersburg and
other points, attending to bust
ness. The people of Calhoun are
grateful to Mr.. Cornell for his
efforts in their behalf during
the recent session of the Legis-
lature. He has been first class
representative
The Grantsville Schools viii
close a week from next Thurs
day. The teachers both deserve
especial praise for the splendid
schools taught this year. The
principal, Mr.. Miller. has gotten
more hard work out of his pupils
and has maintained the best dis
cipline Of any teacher that has
ever taught here, and Miss Will
liams always teaches a good
school She is no doubt one of
the very best teachers in the
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1909-03-30
For Sale.

Six and a half yoke of nice
young oxen, well trained and
good colors. No rough stays.
Would make good cattle to fatten
this summer. Also three horses.
two milk cows, one wagon and
one hack. For further particu-
lars call on or address,
j. w, CHENOwETH,
Calhoun Go. Euclid, w. Va.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1909-03-30

Ell TO De goOd Tor from l0 to 10
barrels.
Our wall paper line is bigger
and better than ever,
Want e Barr.
Cell Gum, of Mt. Zion, was a
business visitor in town Satur-
day,
Better values for less money
than ever, in all lines for Spring
at Want & Barr's.
G. L. Chenoweth received a
fine big bunch of goods on the
Return Saturday.
l.. ]. Morris, of Enon. and
Claude Osbourne, of Bull river,
were visitors in town Saturday
morning.
Neil Williams met with pain
full accident while butchering a
hog Thursday. He fell across a
plank. breaking a rib. Z
F. B. Grim, the Richardson
merchant, was in town on bust
ness Friday. He will move his
store to Fairview.
If your horse is in a run down
condition, or is not doing we'll,
see Smith & Huffman They
sell genuine Veterinary Pre-
scription, not a stock food.
The literary society at the
scnool house is becoming very
popular with our towns folk.
Friday nights session was large
ly attended.
We handle a full line Of paints,
oils, varnishes and brushes.
G. G. & w. E. Bee;
16-4t Creston, w. Va.
For first class stenographic
work you will do we'll to call on
Miss iona Marshall, whose office
is with Mathews & Bell, in the
Bank of Grantsville building.
A friendly talk can do no
harm. We want a chance to
show you some values in our
Spring lines. 1t means money
to you. q.
w. & B.
w. M. Wilson, of Leatherbark,
one of the Chronicles good
friends, was in town Saturday,
and while here kindly remember
ed the editor.
G. C.and w. E. Bee, of Cres-
ton, are agents for the Syracuse
plow in Calhoun County. We
carry a full line of repairs for
same. Give us a call.
Smith & Huffman sell a guar
anteed cure for sore backs, sore
shoulders. mud fever, scratches,
sores that wont heal, or your
back. Cures while you
work the animal.
Charley Starcher came up
from Parkersburg last week,
leaving his boat at Creston. He
returned Friday morning and
will make trip to Parkersburg
and tack with his boat.
Forrest Lowther, Calhoun's
pioneer oil man, was registered
at the Willard several DAYS last
week. He was taking a look
over the Leaf Bank field, and
will probably have a finger in
the pie" before long.
julius Queen, colored, of Pine
creek, died at his home last
Thursday. after a lingering III
ness He was a very old man.
being about 90 years Of age. In
terrment took place al the Hicks
burying ground on Friday.
Assessor Bob Knots and
Deputies. Robert Hamilton and
George Hays viii go TO ParSers-
burg April lst, to meet State
Tax-COmmissioner To wnsend.
where he will instruct them and
others in the discharge Of their
duties.
Wise parents should keep the
title Of a good portion Of their
hard earned property I'm their
ctfff, ,ouroo % fr.Uor or Ft... H....
New-York tribune., 1909-02-27
TO SPLIT NEW YORK ST1TE
Cu7iLier Adds 4nOther to His SeU-
eraI Hundred Bills.
TRy Telegraph to The Tribune.

Albany Feo 26-ASsemblyman tuVlllier VINO mas
Introduced I'm the three years Of HIS service in the
LEGISLATURE several hundred bills ranging from
measure providing a close season fos frogs ana
appropriate penalties for persons who sought 10
Get frogs legs out OF season to one providing Tor
an Investigation Trintys affairs, to-day evolved
hill seeking to divide New York into two states.
one should consist OF the present city OF New
York with Westchester and Tong Island added 10
he known as the State OF Manhattan The other
should be the rest the present state to be known
as New York State
or course this measure. like 9S out of every 100
Of the other Cuvillier bills. never will get out OF
co7nmittee unless wags want TO have fun
with New York city members by getting up a
fake discussion of Il the floor Nevertheless.
ike few of Cuvillier's former proposals, IL en-
bodies a line of thought advocated by what one
Irreverent legislator to-day termed the highbrcws
who are looking five hundred years into the fut-
IRE 4 statement by Cuvillier accompanying the
bfu argued that New York City's problems-Or,
rather the problems of the metropolitan district
were so different from those of the rest of the
state which under the existing political system
,vas bouud TO dominate the Legislature. that
Drouer solution 6f them never could be reached
without the separation of that district from the
rest of the state His idea that no amount OF
bone rule ever could effect the desired results.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-27
CAMPAIGN FOR TARIFF BOARD.
Entire Country VIII Be Urged to Impress on
Congress the Necessity OF Commission

As result OF a conference held al the WALDORF
Yesterday between James W Van CleaVe. H. 4
Miles and Henry Il. TOwne representing the Coin-
nfttee of One Hundred for tariff commission ana
representatives of a number of commercial asso-
Citations a campaign Of education eHoraeins tn'
entire country is to be begun, with vie" OF m
pressing Congress with the necessity OF creating a
tariff commission
The plan adopted embraces the following out Ol
a programme similar to that on which national cam
paigns conducted Two delegates are 10 y
appointed in every state and one in every congress
district They viii report TO state coulnll'ee'
which in turn will report to a national coulnli'e7-
Already headquarters for Massachusetts ha'a
been provided in Boston. from which point a VlsOl
GUS local campaign. to be followed oy othslS
i,,uar I'm every particular in every state, viii %
waged AS a guaCantee of the effectiveness OF tns
entire movement a finance committee OF hrteen'
comprising a number OF prominent manufacturers
v as appointed
New-York tribune., 1909-02-27
REPLY FROM W4DSWORTH
Calls Issue Completely Changed
Since Hughes Speech.

Iockport n Y. Feb. 26.-James W. Wadsworth,
jr., Speaker OF the New York State Assembly. be
fore the Lockport Wheelmen tonight replied to
The recent speech Of Governor Hughes in Brook
lyn. He said he had supposed that the leading
subject for debate was whether not system
tions should be installed but that Stree the Gov
ernur had spoken the issue had been completely
ornor's scheme outlined in ais Brooklyn ad-
dress. He added that If the proposed system had
by Governor Hughes. there would have arisen
from every nook and corner of The State OF New
York a howl Of protest He continued:
I, like the Governor. ii great believer in party
organization, and am willing to support any prop
w.Il support any proposition which will make party
orsdnlzall9n more reSp%onsYe % AN anu 'oie ~
but frankly confess that ma II lmpossibie 10 go
as far he suggests in this last recommendation.
Of the political organizations N some or the c9uh-
ties particularly those in which there are cities
the primary election law provide that ali primaries
and the IN cbose sva OF cand o b voted
cor at the general fan elections, be held upon
no such primaries or caucuses In any county IN
the state be held before given date-ssy August
rnaries held except after notice had been given
The actual holding OF the caucus or primary ana
fhat roll of the voters at such primary be pre-
/ am in favor also of making the men who are
designated to conduct primaries and cancuses
would have them certify TO the custodian Of pri-
primaries in which they act in an official capacity.
So also ! in favor of having the chairman and
secretaries of convention public officials. Obedient
TO an oath of Office. and compelled to certify to
the keeper of primary records the proceedings OF
The convention: and would urge that the primary
election law provide that when a delegate is
armed with a certificate Of his election as such.
issued by the appropriate PUBLIC officer, he be en-
tilted to seat in the convention 10 which he is
elected at least until such time the permanent
organization of that convention Is effected.
There ought also to he established official
primary blanket ballot In the city of New York,
IN which city the population shifts to such n great
extent every year. and where consequently grave
frauds have been perpetrated I'm the primary cleo
lions In other portions of the state there does
not to he any necessity for such a feature,
and ii might together with enrolment. which
must necessarily accompany official primary
blanket ballot, be resented imposing too much
Inconvenience and red tape upon the rural voters.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-27
TO CLOSE CHURCH STREET STATION.
Second Precinct Police Will Move TO Fulton
Street in April

The 2d Precinct police station Whlch mas 80
pied for many years the five story oulidlhs d' -
northeast corner of Church and Liberty streets
will move to the five story building No. I'0 r ul''
street about the last of April The Fulton sFesI
building adions the new home OF the New AOiN
60 ScbcoI II Is cnIv To be used temporary
quarters bv the men OF the 2d Precinct un..
the permanent home now being built, on q -
with frontages in Greenwich and Wasnihs'O-
streets near Liberty street, is ready FOR use
Robert E Bowling purchased for the Clty lhVesr
ing Company the old Church street ponce -
tion N an auction sale held at the saiss
roor, Nos IA and Is Vesey street. in Feorlai9y'
1oo7 nv order of the Commissioners OF the SinA-s -
End Of the city The sale price was S5So"o-
-. - r,rcbased bv Mr. DowIings company u
order 10 protect the light and air OF the Si'S
vestinp Building. which occupies a large paIt -
the block bounded by Church Liberty anu 80
,andt streets and Broadway
The city contracted TO give to the ouys. y.- !,
session OF the premises on May and III -
tba+ agreement the City Investing Company - -
tbe old station house TO business concern. w.
intends 70 alter the structure for its own USE
New-York tribune., 1909-02-27
MR.. TAFT'S TARIFF TALK

Continued from first page
New-York tribune., 1909-02-27

him out particularly in his private aha p@Dlr
5ife Ne read message Of regret from MI
,,eeie referring to Mr.. Root as the ~
sr,ostle Of arbitration" After referring u u
sinlornatic achievements o. the guest, El.
C,boate said: And now ladies ana
! nave the very great privilege OF preSe,,tliis
YOU our friend. our Secretary oUi
New-York tribune., 1909-02-27
A. H McRRIs's SUPERINTENDENT SHOT
Assassinated While Protecting Game on New
Workers. Louisiana Estate.

New Orleans. Feb. 2s.-News of the assassination
of Charles l.. Jordan. superintendent of the coun-
try estate of Alfred Hennen Morris. OF New York
Hammond, La, was brought to New Orleans
co-iay by Mr.. Morris Jordan was shot from
ambush Wednesday night.
It is believed the killing resulted from Jordan's
efforts To protect game the place. Allen I5agrue
is under arrest charged with the murder
New-York tribune., 1909-02-27
FEARED VIOLENT DEATH FOR YEARS
Premonition of Nurse Finally Comes True
Killed by Automobile.
IBy Telegraph TO The Tribune.

Philadelphia. Feb. 26-Miss Fannie Kerr % years
old a professional nurse who killed by an
automobile i'm front of which she stepped in leav-
ing a streetcar late last night had suffered under
a prenlonition of a tragic death since her school
days. Her friends recalled to-day that she IRE
1uently mentioned this fear and said that although
a city dweIler all her life. she had shown great
timidity and in crossing streets They often
ehded her about it and tried to allay her fears.
but without success.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-03-13
Jacob NJ. Dickinson,

Jacob McGavock Dickinson, the
new Secretary OF War. is the south.
ern member Of President Taft's cab
met. A Mississtppian by birth, he is
. citizen of sTennessee and as a
Cleveland Democrat supported Mr..
Taft for the Presidency.
Probably his most notable public
service was as. counsel for the
united States in the Alaskan Bound
airy case before the Arbitration
Tribunal in London in 1908. He
was an Assistant Attorney General o;
the United States during Cleveland s
administration, and has been general
counsel for the illinois Central rail-
road company Tor some years,
spending most of this time in chfca-
go. where the general offices OF that
company are located.
Mr.. Dickinson Is So years old 'hay.
ing been born in Columbus, Miss IN
1851. He is a graduate OF the Uni.
Iyersity OF Nashville. from which
school he has a degree as Master, Of
Arts. and he studied Law at Columbia
University. at the University Of
Leipzig, ana in Paris. He Is presi.
dent OF the American Bar Associa-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-03-13

len meaning M time when tlle
days lengthen
This church season - abstinence IS
% yer ancient orIgln, historical ref
efehees beng made to as long ago
Us tlIe year 10 Then itfRas called
Z tlnadra sesina
Weare now standing N the midst
q tiiiS season, ne time Wiiidh the
.French call Wi CsIrenie. 2, when
DEANS afid-Lent Il has become
somewhat The custom q make d So
ciaI ontBirst Il this time. but the
Cody insist upon froEhing upon any
such levity.
I While Lent formerly was observed
nv the whole Christian Church. the
great reaction trom ancient usage
cansed this d be sighted DIV certain
Christian bodies
sSogs however there Is becoming
d more general Observance Of this
PFesp aseal period.
I'm The large cities, daily MONDAY
services are held for business people
3In many OF the downtown cliurches.
Lutheran, Methodist catholic, Epis.
copal and Others.
The Joy ana gatety of Easter
flashes out brighter from the pre-.
ceding gloom.
Bnt here we are still cropping
among the dark and gloomy shad-
.ows Of Lent n
The social columns IN the news
papers are shorter. The seaside re-
sorts become Lenten cities Of refuge.
Social slowness is accounted the
aseager Bridge parties are; sab
rosa. Inaugural balls alone neces-
sarily break the monotony.
Down the road comes, ,whtzzine
along q high power automobile. a
prineely prelate Is brayely at the
helm. The rushing wind makes
balloons Of his sleeves. The denlare
dean sits next to the usual cha ftenr
making the ''honk, dionk!, most
Vigorous. The tonneau is loaded
with choir boys. The smoking CEN
ser bangles dangerously over .tbe
mud guards. The radiator. is made
OF organ pipes. 4
And look! ahead is the Devil.
Possessing before the middle road
now he Is scarrying and lodging for
cover ana protection,
The road now belongs 10 the
Church and Sir Devil must 90 on q
forced vacation for awhile.
And as Lentttmeans lengthening iof.
days It protends the approach Of
! chickens ana eggs, Let us.
hope that virtue will he engendsr
Cd 2. BY the quiet, but at the sam,
time cheer up, because cherries arr;
on. their wav. But we add one NOR |
petition to our Lenten lttany-tha,
We ae. spared from the comtnt
crop Of spring poets.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-03-13
TEMPERANCE NESTING
Will Be Held by Young Peo-
pies Federation at the
Christian Church.

The Young Peoples Temperance
Federation Will hold temperance
meeting -at the Central Christian
church Sunday evening.
The Federation win unite with the
Christian Endeavor Society in Its
usual service al, $3.50 o'clock. after
which all will attend the regular eve
.aing service. at 7:30 o'clock, where
temperance address wiilabe deliver
.eq by the Rev; VIM. NJ. Long, Of the
church.
. cordial lnSita1tlop is extended az.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-03-13
Must BE Crazy.

The millennium must gm close at
hand. Thomas Mcintyre, ianftof at
q phblic school at Bayonne, y. j..
asked the board that his salary bere-
dnced from $50 per month TO $40,
stating that $50 was too much money
for the work he had to do. Howev-
er, the reign OF the millennium will
very likely be confined to New Jer-
isey sistersSille OH Review.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-03-13
DRU I.J
OF kitchen Work May Be Done
Away With sunday Morning.

Husbands, think OF that kitchen
ldrudgery your tired and faithful
wives have Sunday mornings, Do
away with 1t and take the family 10
the Waldo for Sunday luncheon.
There will.be fne menu. prompt
service and orchestra music, And it
costs only 0cents q plate. Cheaper
Than Sunday dinner at home.