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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-09
NE|GHBORHOOD NEWS
Doinss Of The Meek In Surrounding
Towns.
HAPPENINGS OF GENERAL INTEREST
The Argus Correspondents Tell What
10 Going on u Their
Localities.
Ear.

Special Correspondence Of The Argus.
JamesSpiker wasin our vicinity Sunday.
Bruce Deal was at Bruceton Tuesday
on business.
Hugh Kelley returned TO Uniontown
last Monday.
Rev. f. s. withers held service here
Saturday night.
Frank Smith, Of Cuxzart, is working
Tor Isaac Guseman.
Mrs. Sarah Kelley visited nj G.. T.. Spi-
ker's Tuesday afternoon.
Grant Bishop, Of Valley Point, was at
Isaac Guseman's Sunday.
George A. Nieman is helping s. Frank
Kelley put in n cement floor.
/. A. Frankhouser was at Bruceton
Mills on business Wednesday.
The bell or the schoolhouse here has
been replaced by a larger one.
j: @. Hickey and Thad Parnell came
back from Uniontown Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Cupp visited at
Milton Fixes, at Hazelton, Sunday.
Miss Frances Guseman went over 10
Grant Bishops Sunday 10 stay awhile.
Billy Francis drove to Friendsville sta
ton Friday after roofing for j.. j. Kelley.
Jimmy Freelsnd, Of near Terra Alta.
was in our vicinity Saturday night and
Sunday.
Elisha Teets, who was with friends near
here recently, returned 10 Friendsville
Monday.
Marshall Spiker and Clyde McGinnis,
OF Brandonville, were at Jonathan Spiker's
last Monday.
Mrs. Kezie Hickey has been with her
son, j. @. Hickey, near here, a few days
the past week.
Ralph and Paul Kelley visited with
George Shaffer down in the west end of
u vicinity Sunday.
Forman Bros, who have been saving
at Philip Schnopp's, went home Saturday
evening and returned Sunday.
w. III. Smith and j. j. Kelley attended
the meeting of Farmers Insurance Co. at
Bruceton Saturday afternoon.
Walter Spiker, who has been sick and
spent part OF last week in Brandonville.
returned Saturday much improved.
Mrs. /. A. Frankhouser vent to Bruce
ton Sunday TO stay a few days with her
daughter, Mrs. Cal Spiker, who is sick.
Frank Smith and sister Bertha, Miss
Berta Guseman, and Mr.. and Mrs. s.
Frank Kelley attended service at the Vale
Sunday.
Mrs. Hickey AMMAN drove 10 MARYLAND
Friday and returned in the evening ac-
companied by her aunt, Mrs. Wolfe, who
expects to visit her awhile.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-09
We've All Been Fools.

We have all been fools in our time. No
use to deny il. In a business transaction
IT you were cheated, deceived by the marty
with whom you had traded you would
see to 1t that the party who cheated you
would not be able to turn the trick ON
you the second time. This would be the
part OF wisdom and good business methods.
But how different in politics. Each
campaign the party (machine) makes SOL
emn promises what it is going TO do for
you. But when the members of the ma
chine are elected to Office they forget all
about the promises and they soak Won
good and hard. You select a few choice
words that you did not learn in Sunday
school to give vent TO your outraged feel
ing and then forget all about il. The
next campaign rolls around and the same
old gang is up again for the offices. They
renew their pledges and promises more
sacred and solemn. You believe them.
They are elected and they play the old
Trick on you once more. You anathema-
tie them in words that seem 20 relieve
your troubled soul. Another campaign
comes on and the rang is nominated and
elected. You hurrah and add your "bullv
for Cox" You are given a salty dose Of
broken promises and your pocketbook
suffers an earthquake. You yell, storm,
and rave, and swear vengeance. But you
stand for It, for the thought Of "~yoting
against the party would make You n Gt
subject for the insane asylum. But Il
wouldn't, II would keep you out Of the
asylum.
Do you believe such actions arc the
acts Of sane men? Hardly. On the con-
trary, they are the acts Of foolish men
10 use no harsher term.
The time has come when you must
study such questions for yourself and do
that which you know will he for your
own benefit, not Tor the benefit Of the
chronic o~fhce-hOldcrs. When you do this
you will come nearer representing that
which your Creator intended you should
BE-, = sensible man, one whose first duty
be 20 provide Tor himself and those who
depend upon him for the necessities Of
life instead Of supporting a lot Of loafers
In public Offices because they tell you they
are the party"
Don't think that we arc a disappointed
o~hce-seeker, for we are not. We have
never held a public Office and the hydraulic
jack has not yet been invented that can
jack us into accepting a public Office.
n.
But we have not been On the game Of
politics for a. many years a. Bill Dawson
has held public Office and longs for more
without gaining an insight AZ 10 how ma
chine politics are operated behind bolted
doors. We know the people are being
hurnbugged and deceived by the gang
Tho proof is not wanting that the people
are the victims Of where "a fool and his
money is 800 parted" For years you
have been paying your money over the
pie counter ~ the members Of the ring
and the machine Tor the blessed privilege
Of voting for the party"
On, party" what sins are committed
IN thy namei
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-09
Twilight.

Special Correspondence Of The Argus.
John w. Turner lost a valuable mare
last week.
Nelson Erwin and wife were visiting at
hanes Creek last Sunday.
I'd Luzadder and wife, ofTaylo county.
were callers at John w. Turner'S last
Monday.
Miss Stella Hawkins, of Bethlehem,
returned home last Sunday from West
hingwood, where she spent a week very
pleasantly with relatives.
The Zin boys gave a little entertain
ment out at No. q schoolhouse last Mon
day night with their magic lantern. II
pleased the boys and girls for "Peck's
Bad Boy was there and was shown up
in great style.
A p~rotracted meeting snow in progress
at Millersport and we hope that much
good will be accomplished during this
series OF meetings. Everybody is invited
TO attend and assist i'm the good work
that Rev. f.. ID. Stevens has undertaken
at this place.
Business is booming at Kanes Creek.
MANY changes have been made in the
past few days. The town is increasing
in population. Fifteen families now re-
nde inside the corporation. One OF the
latest improvements we notice is the
diDky engine which has been Transformed
into a street car. Carpenters have
been engaged for several days weather
boarding "Ncncy," the dinky engine.
The carpenters deserve much praise for
their great skill for Nancy is certainly a
beauty now.
There Is one thing this town and sub
urbs is deprived OF and that is a school
house, the nearest school being about four
miles. An effort should be made at once
Tor a school building at this place. It's
a burning shame TO allow these children
TO grow up in ignorance. We hope that
some person interested will take this
matter up. We are informed that the
board OF education OF Valley District
promised these people a schoolhouse when
No. o school was moved from Shutdown
out near the Bethlehem church.
The last but not least Of public build
ings needed here is a courthouse where
justice can be meted out TO the people.
We notice through the papers different
towns clamoring for the courthouse 10 be
moved to their town. Why not move IL
TO Kanes Greek at once and stop this con-
troversy about the county seat? This is
a deserving place and just as suitable as
some OF the other places. 1t is on the NJ.
q X. railroad and away from the Mary
land line. So come on with the court
house. i think Mr.. Gibson will furnish
the lumber.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-09
After Uncle Steve.

1t is sad TO note. that the Journal is Civ
Ing signs of hostility toward Senator
Stephen b. Elkins. The time was when
It took great pleasure in paying political
homage TO the sage Of Halliehurst. How
ever, in a recent editorial the Journal
pointed out the number Of mines, rail-
road, and bonds which the senior senator
possessed and declared in so many words
that the senator owns the Republican
party.
Il is pretty hard u surmise what the
senator has done TO the Journal 10 deserve
this solar psexus blow from his once ardent
admirer and supporter. Evidently the
senator has trod on some ones corns.
Probably the editor Of the Journal, who
in his youthful days was inoculated with
the virus Of Billdawsonism, imagines the
senator has not been pushing the China
mission cart a. strenuously and enthu-
siastically a. the house Of Dawson re-
quired. That the senator has done some
thing which has ~grieyously offended the
editor is apparent.
The ARoUs has never felt that IL could
occupy q seat on the Elkins political band
wagon without losing It's balance and top
ping of. II has, however, admired Mr.
Hkins IS Of the most astute and re-
sourceful politicians Of his dag. Il is az a
business mar that Preston owes much n
Mr.. Elkins. There is no man in the
state who has done az much for Preston
in an industrial way AZ Mr. Elkins. TIE
ARoUs has always believed in rendering
unto Caesar the things that are Caesar %
Il is willing 10 give Mr.. Elkins credit for
what be has done and is doing for Pres
ton county. The men who develop our
state are deserving the gratitude Of our
people.
The Hon. Henry g. Davis and the late
johnson N. Camden we're the pioneer
railroad builders IN West Virginia. Mr..
Ekins is following the excellent example
set BY them. Such men should meet
with encouragement instead Of opposition.
We need such men in West Virginia.
Il has always been the policy Of Tnr
ARaUs 70 give credit to whom credit Be-
due" and in this instance it Is a pleas
IRE % pay Mr.. Blkins that tribute which
is due him Tor the good work be is doing
Tor Preston county.
Tbs ARoUs may differ with Mr. EIkins
politically, bat when Il comes 10 The de-
velopment Of West Virginia and Preston
county Il win be found ia The front rank
az the boomers.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-09
: o Reward. 500.

The leaders Of tbs paper will be pleased
% learn that there is ~ least one dreadsd
disease that science has been able 10 cure
sH rs ftages, and thai Is catarrh Halls
Catarrh Cure Is the only positive cnre 80,
known 90 the medical fraternity Cafsrrb
being = constitutional disease requres q
constitutional trcItment Halys Catsrrb
Cure Is taken internally tcting directiv
upon The blood and mucous Surfaces Of the
stsiem tnefeby d~estfosin the foundation
Of the disease and stving the pstisot
strength by building Up the constitution and
assisting nature in doing Dor. york. THe
propretors have so much fsith boz its cuga.
tive powers that they oncrefoo Tor any case
that it fats 90 cure. Send fof list Of Test.
mouisia.
Address p CHENEY 4 Co Toledo. o.
Sold bY sl DRUGGISTS zsc
Tske Hai's Family Pills Tor constipation.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-09
Has Retired.

The Parkcrsburg Sentinel announces
the retirement Of x. T.. Honor after
thiHy-fve years Of active service in the
masters vineyard. The Newspaper FRA
ternity will be sorry % lose Bro. Hornor,
bat will rejoice b know that be has
earned bis vacation" and richly de-
scrves iL.
The prosperous condition Of the sonti-
mel is a monument Of bic executive ability
and square dealing. AZ an editorial writer
De had no peer and few equals. He wac
always logical and analytic. lie went 10
the very core and Doc was very quick 30
detect the colored gentleman In the wood
pile As a ~paragraphist be and Bro.
Presley Morris, Of the Journal. divided
honors We have greatly admired both
The Nestors d the West Virginia pres
We shall an mis- Bro. Hornor. but
there is c~ongolation ia knowing that We
stil have Bro. Morris with be. wboee
cagstic but ialherly admonition will keen
pc ln the path n rectitude.
IBH ARGUE wishes the new management
Of the sentinel success.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-09
orIoIe.

Special Correspondence Of me Argus.
George Pratt il confined 10 his room
with a very bad cold.
Some people bury the hstchet, but leave
the handle sticking ont.
Our school is progressing nicely with
Miss Pearl Salisbury ss teacher.
Miss Flota Pratt has been on the sick
list for several days with the grip.
The fact that money talks is no reason
why. poverty should not speak up for
itself.
Carl Koch was in our town last Sunday
with his camera taking snapshots At some
Of our people.
Miss Birdie Pyles was visiting the pa.
rental roof last Sunday. but Charley,
where was he7
Literary society organized At n school
house last Friday evening. The new court
house question was properly aired By our
debaters At The same time.
Dame Rumor has Il that In the very
near future there will be q new mine
opened up on the headwaters Of Three
Fork on what is known az the OldSQuises
farm UScLE NgD.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-09
Muddy Creek Bend.
Special Correspondence Of The Argus.
tcbar;n. 80

obCSAai correspondence OF Inc ArguH.
%Butchering an everyday occurrence.
Il. S. Livengood has n fat beef COW for
sale or to butcher.
Clyde jenkins is working on Big Sandy
cutting stave blocks.
j. b. Wolf was at Valley Point the
past week on business.
Miss VERNE Groves was calling at f..
s. Livengood's Sunday.
f. T.. Englehart has been i'll for a few
days, but is now better.
j. r. Englehart purchased a fine porker
from Harm Reckart last week.
Zell Augustine delivered a load OF fine
hay to j. NJ. Englehart last week.
G. f. Jenkins is blowing everything
flat and wishing for more good weather.
George Englehart and Alvin Hanger
were calling at G. G. Graham's Saturday
evening.
Hosea Smith has been digging coal for
Josiah Feather and II. K. Peasley the
past week.
Winfield Wolf was seen heading for d.
). Livengcod's Sunday after taking din
ner with w. s.. Livengood.
The party at John Liston's Saturday
night was attended by a large crowd and
all report a jolly good time.
Charley Miller has purchased the w. 8.
~Livengood farm and paid $50 down TO bind
the bargain, so it's surely a go.
Miss Zoe Livengood returned home last
Sunday from Terra Alta, where she has
been working for II. T. Hanger.
John Ringer has installed an alarm on
his barnyard gate TO let the old people
know when he returns from Ben Auman's.
Elisha Ringers dedicated their fine new
dwelling Sunday. Those present were
Rev. George VanSickle and wife, Thoma.
Sines and family, Mrs. Mary Leonard and
two daughters, Mrs. Jennie Liveneood
and daughters, and Ezra Ringer and
family.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-09
Albright r. r. D. Ne. 2

Special Correspondence Of The Argus.
Roads very bad.
Miss Daisy Ringer spent . few DAYS At
home the past week.
Ira Bishof has purchased q fine house
and lot in M~organtoun.
Joe Smith and Hiram Miller are very
busy hauling coal for the y. W. N. Co.
G.. A, Englehsrt and Alvin Hanger
were calling at @. G. Graham's Saturday
evening.
w. NJ. Englehart, Of Cumberland, Nd,
was visiting relatives here a few days the
past week.
Sherman Martin gave the riiemen Of
our community a shooting match sstur-
day afternoon.
The Englehart WOODEN mill has started
mp again aitera few days shutdown caused
by an accident.
Mrs. @. @. Graham and Lizzie Friend
attended the funeral ut the Lutheran
cemetery Wednesday.
We are with the Guseman correspond
ent In regard TO the courthouse business.
He has not only hit the nail on the head,
but w think will keep on until Il h
driven home.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-09
NEARING THE END
Last Week OF The Argus Popularity
Contest.
PRIZES ALL HERE AND WAITING
Still q Chance for the Slow One. "a
Better Their StandIns-FabIe
OF Tortoise and Hare.

Nothing sure in this life but death and
taxesl Here we had the special contest
all decided and ready to hand out the
money when along Monday evening a
letter came from Miss Sidna Cunning
ham, OF Bruceton Mills, containing fifteen
new names and emitting her 10 the first
money. As the letter was registered and
bore the date Of December 4 il was o. X.
Frank Holman, OF Housewife, captured
second money, having turned in thirteen
new names.
The race is all but over, although this
Is n poor time TO sit down TO rest. Re-
member the fable Of the hare and the tor
toise, and how persistent plodding won
the day. The change in the standing Of
the contestants shows what a few DAYS
Will do. The victory may be won between
now and Saturday night.
The prizes are all here and waiting the
winners. The packages have not even
been opened, believing that the pleasure
OF first sight belongs to the ~victors. No
one likes a present that has been paved
over ana Soiled.
In order TO give all a fair show we will
give those contestants residing at a dis
lance, or who have to Use the mails, until
the first mail Monday morning to get in
their last votes. This will give you the
whole of Saturday to hustle. The post
mark on the envelope will vouch for your
honesty, as Uncle Sam is rather particu-
lar regarding this. Remember, Monday
morning, December 10, is the limit of
time.
The prize winners will be announced in
next weeks paper. 1t may be your own
iault II your name is not there. Now is
the time to hustleif you never hustled be-
lore. Keep moving. but have an object
in view. Don't take no for an answer.
Ask your father about this. He didn't.
The vote TO yesterday noon is as fol-
lowa.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-09
Gordon.
Correspondence of The Argus.

Special Correspondence Of The Argus.
Orval linn spent last Sunday with his
parents.
John J.. Holmes is giving his house a
new coat OF paint.
Mrs. Iona Smith called on Mrs. Ida
Valentine Monday.
Harley Forman made a business trip TO
Morgantown Saturday.
John Kelly visited s. r. Federer, of
Fayette City, Pa, last week.
Mrs. Earl Shrout, who has been sick
for some time, is better.
Earl Shrout and William Richardson
were Thornton visitors Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Turner called on Mr..
and Mrs. Ed Richardson Sunday.
Mrs. g.. A. Federer is visiting her daugh-
ter, Mrs. NJ. w. linn, of Morgantown.
Richard Loar visited his sister, Mrs. A.
Kelly, of Randolph county, last week.
Mrs. Jacob Kerns, of Browns Chapel.
visited at Ebert Boyce's a few days last
week.
Rev. A. T.. Michael will preach at this
place Sunday morning, December -, at
1880 o'clock.
Misses Jessie, Auda. and Nellie linn,
OF Reedsville, spent Sunday with friends
at Browns Mill.
Mrs. Della Shackelford spent Monday
with her sister, Mrs. Clara Holmes, Of
near Gladesville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dave Dill, of Reedsville.
visited Mrs. Dill's sister, Mrs. Harry Rich,
ardson, Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Kisner visited
the latter's sister, Mrs. Hattie Morgan.
Sunday afternoon.
Say, you old bachelors, you should go
to the Old Maids Convention Saturday
night at Gainesville.
There was quite an interesting spelling
bee and ciphering match at the Meadow
view schoolhouse Friday night. All pres
ent report a fine time. JACK.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-09

The taxpayer who does not take a per-
sonal interest in the selection of candi-
dates and public officers has no ms to
blame but himself. As a taxpayer you
contribute according to your means to-
ward the maintenance of your county,
state, and national government, and you
have a right to a voice in the selection OF
the representatives. But for years you
have been allowing the politicians-the
cliques, rings, and machines-to name the
candidates. Better wake up and get your
noodles to working.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-09

We have been called everything by the
ring organ except a saint and an Office
seeker. AS the Journal is not an author
ity on saintship we are willing to let st.
Peter decide that point of the argument.
We accept the Journal, however, as an
authority on ofice-seeking and pie hunt
ing and feel thankful that it exonerates
Va and gives us a clean bill of health from
the deadly disease.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-09

II you are with us in this fight for a
political housekeeping in Preston we want
you to furnish a few bars OF soap in the
way Of subscriptions TO THE ARGUS. The
political filth which has accumulated for
years is going to take heavy %scrubbing to
remove. We are willing to undertake the
job and promise to turn over to you q
clean house.if all will chip in and help
pay for the soap.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-09

It now begins TO look like Congressman
sturgiss will be defeated for the nomina-
ton. They seem to be organizing in each
county of the district. The Republicans
who are leading the fight against Sturgiss
are the men who usually control the con-
v~entions. Here in Preston it is doubtful
whether the ring OF the insurgents will
give him support. There is a sentiment
crystallizing for Blue and Forman in the
buckwheat patch.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-09

The ARGUS is aware that dollars are not
MS numerous among the taxpayers as the
pies in tho machines bakery, but a dollar
sent The ARGUS will bring you more cheer
and comfort than "voting the ticket
efroioht
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-09

We are not in the "sweet sixteen" class
%ourself, and we are the least bit fearful
that the Parkersburg Sentinel without
Bro. Hornor would be like the State Jour
nal without Uncle Presley Morris. The
old veterans have been handing us out an
excellent brand OF dope for years which
it would be useless to patent. 1t can
be infringed on; would have to kid
nap the creators to get the goods.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-09
Those present every day:
Anderson School.

Report Of No. 30 school, subdistrict No.
30, Of Reno district, for the second month
ending December 8:
Number Of pupils enrolled this MONTH
Boys, 49, girls, II; total, 80. Average
daily attendancc-Boys, 10; girls, IA; to.
tai, "a. Per cent Of daily attendance
Boys, IS; girls, 81 average, 50.
Those present every day:
Iva Cline Ada Layton
Martha Moran Oracle Cline
Cora Moran Zellie Cool
Laura Cine Bertha Meseopgor
Gracie Messenger Georgia Wolfe
webster Phillips leslie Layton
Earl Moran Bailey Layton
mARTHA y. FfKE, Teacher.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-09

We are now advised that Gov. Glass
cock has concluded to not call an extra
session OF the legislature, which would in
dictate that the governor is keeping his ear
trumpet close TO the ground these days.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-09
Victim of Confidence.

In consultation with a Republican tax
payer who always Votes the ticket
straight and a gentleman who honestly
believed that the Dawson tax reform"
would produce the millennium dawn be-
fore an increase in the tax receipt, he adj
mitted that his taxes for this year we're
one hundred dollars more than last year.
He did not impress us with being in a
very happy frame Of mind after the sher.
III had 20 generously relieved the weight
OF his wallet, and we ventured 10 suggest
as a solace for his "voting the ticket
straight that Bill Dawson's mathematics
got twisted in the machine AZ the n Of
BilPs m-iscalculstion. lie emphasized his
wish that Bill start for the Aowery king
dotn Immediately and remain there until
the next boxer uprising.
Another victim Of the confidence game
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-09

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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-12-09

II you are in anyways wool gathered
about the workings Of TAX reform" con
suit your tax receipt II holds the key
and explains all.