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Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-10-08
SPIES IN COMMERCIAL LIFE
Their Duty lie to Investigate and Re-
port Inventions That Have
Proved Of Value,

Spying is as prevalent in the COM
mercial as in political world, though
the existence of these. commercial
spies is not nearly so well known.
There are certain classes OF manu-
facturers, however, who habitually en-
ploy a regiment of spies-competent
men. whose business 1t is to go to
other lands and spy out the new en-
terprises and inventions being made
by the various traders. Individual
methods adopted vary very greatly.
and we are often so subtle as TO make
II difficult to tackle them.
Very often designers in big pot
teries. brass foundries, and other man.
ufact6ries are approached by agents
of INSCRIPTIONS foreign firms and Of
fered big money for copies OF the new
designs Of their firm.
Again, a very large number OF
Young men are sent to England from
the continent every year, ostensibly
to learn the English language and
British business methods, but In re-
atty to keep their continental en-
ployers well informed of what is going
on In our trade centers. This spying
has been existent now for many years,
and Il has serious effect upon the
commerce of the whole world
Answers.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-10-08
osT! A woMAN's CONFIDENCE,

All, world unknown! how charming is
thy view,
Thy pleasures many, and each pleasure
new;
All, world experienced! what's Of thee is
old.
How few thy pleasures, and those Few
how cold.
Contented is the woman who has
implicit faith in the man she loves.
The pangs of jealousy are unknown
to her. The most beautiful and bril-
liant of women may fiutter about him;
but If fllet Of love binds his eyes,
he does not see them. He Is deaf to
their fiattery. Absence makes his
heart grow fonder toward the object
, of his affection; but 1t happens once
in a while that even the most conscj-
entious of men are caught in whirl-
pool of circumstances from which they
find Il difficult to extricate them
salves to the entire satisfaction Of
sweethearts.
A girl rival of his loved one may
be persistent in her efforts at set
ting her cap for him. II he meets her
at the home OF friend, quite unex-
pectedly, he must be courteous to
her: and, especially at night. II che
asks him archly II he will execute
little errand for her-stop at florists,
and order her dozen choice roses,
her favorite, he, as an old acquaint-
ance of her family, would not DISC
blige her.
If he 10 taking short cut through
the park and happens to encounter
the same girl, II does not occur to him
to hurry past with slight nod. II
shes going in his direction he feels
IN duty bound to slacken his pace
and walk beside her as far as the en-
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-10-08
when. captured after pursuit of near.
ly mile.
WAS A THOUGHTFUL BURGLAR
Not Content With Jewels, He Steals
Patrolman's Revolver and
Escapes With II.

Chicago.-An enterprising burglar,
with sense of humor, entered the
home of Patrolman Francis Thurley
OF the Northwestern district, and
after gathering up several articles of
valuable jewelry went through the
clothes of the bluecoat and walked of
with his revolver.
Thurley, who lives at 1901 Whit
more avenue, has been home the last
several days on sick leave, and at the
time OF the, robbery was fast asleep.
He did not hear the man as he worked
in his room. Waking shortly after,
Thurley made thorough investigation
and found that the thief had forced
the kitchen door The police of the
Northwestern district were notified.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-10-08
LONG CONTEST ENDS.
Mrs. Mamie Perkins Will BE Postmis
tress at SeImer.

Mrs. Mamie Perkins Will Be Postmis-
tress at SeImer.
Z Selner. Mrs Mamie Perkins re-
ceived a telegram announcing the con-
,fiFmation of her nomination for post
mistress at SeImer She has held
responsible position in County Trus-
ateesJ. .R.p-E rwin,s office for five years
and she will be an efficient official
This confirmation brings to close the
longest drawn. out contest in Tennes-
see. The office was declared third
class oct. l, 1912. The salary of the
office was increased to $1,000 per year,
beginning July l, this year. Mrs. FER
kins will be the sixth to hold the office
since it was established in 1891. II. Z.
Gooch, Glen Lea, A. c. Lea, Ike Dickey
and u. S. Alexander are the others VINO
have been postmasters. Retiring POST
master Alexander has been postmaster
10 years.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-10-08

feel II when ] sorrow most:
It's better to have loved and lost
Than never to have loved at all.
When a woman does the best she
can with either her daily tasks or
her love AFFAIRS she should not fall in
to lamentation and grieve If they go
wrong.
In regard to even the duties she
knows best how to perform, it is COM
forting for her to hear that mistakes
will happen even in the best of fam
lilies. 1t is quite as true that love az.
fairs the whole world over have not
run smoothly. If she has a quarrel
with her lover, and he goes OF in
huff, when she sits down and thinks
the matter over, nine times out or
ten she blames herself. She goes
over the whole affair carefully When
he said he could not come the follow
ing evening, but stubbornly refused TO
give the reason, why, she shouldn't
have jumped at the conclusion that
he was going with some other glrl'l
accused him of 1t and been unprepared
lot I6eOnImOhb'
At the time she supposed he would
assure her to the contrary. His ST.
lence made matters worse she
blamed herself for not laughing the
matter off, remembering that gentle
word turns aside wrath.
AS time rolls its slow length by and
she does not hear from him, she won
ders IL she were not at fault IN not
giving him encouragement to bridge
over the fficulty. She does not stop
to consider that many another girl OF
spirit would have done just as enc
did; that 1t really. takes two to make
quarrel especially if the 5irl has
will of her own, insists upon every
thing going her way.
No matter how long girl may
know her lover, she will find traits In
him, even at the end of the longest
courtship which she never knew ne
possessed. The careless, easy-going
man she discovers to be capable or
sudden and unforeseen obstinacy. He
on his part, discovers that the girl he
thought had the sweetest of DISPOSE
lions can be distrustful and capable OF
downright jealousy. A little kindness
on his part would have turned the tide
of good feeling.
But does a man blame himself?
Never. He considers that girl has
no right to pry into his private bust
ness. even If they are betrothed. II
is time enough to inform her when
she becomes his wife. Men seldom,
or never die over love dream which
had a rude awakening. He does not
say to himself 1T was all my fault"
On the contrary, he is more than apt
to put three-fourths of the blame on
the girl: to conclude she shouldn't
have said or done this or that to pro,
woke him into an angry retort.
AS the years go on, the more set he
is in this belief. Girls should realize
that the men who are content to leave
them because of slight quarrel are
not worth having. An even half OF
the blame rests upon the shoulders or
both. Often love quarrels which seem
most serious are in reality but tenn
pest in teapot. Blame shouldn't be
put on the wrong one: -
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-10-08
OWEN FISHER is LEADING FIG
URE IN TRIPLE TRAGEDY
At ORLINDA.
FAILS TO FIND HIS COUSIN
~ Feeling Said to Have Been Caused
BY Settlement Of an Estate-G.
M. Babb and Mrs. synis
Babb Dead.

Springfield.-G. NJ. Babb, aged "a
years, and his wife, Mrs. Synia Babb.
were shot to death in their home at
Orlinda by nephew, Owen Fisher,
aged..41 years. Fisher, after attempt
ing to reach the SON of the couple, Mel
vim Babb, 81, blew out his own brains.
Mr.. Babb was prominent and
wealthy, and was once inspector for
the Tobacco Planters association. The
i'll feeling is attributed to the settle
ment of an estatGe Fisher has been
in Amarillo, Tex
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-10-08
Cheap Gas Invention.

Marion, Kan.-A young Marion man
announces the invention Of process
for solving the fuel problem. BY
means OF special motor and gener-
ator he claims his ability to produce
pure hydrogen gas from decomposi-
ton OF water at the low cost of two
cents per 1000 feet.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-10-08
EXTEND EDUCATION

endowments attempt to serve still larg-
er areas in this popular way. Wher-
ever men and women labor In the
heat, or toll in the shadows. in field
or forest, or mill or shop or mine, in
legislative halls or executive Offices,
in society or in the home, at any task
requiring an exact knowledge of facts,
principles, or laws, there the modern
university sees both its duty and its
opportunity"
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-10-08
.MiIson VIII Case Up.

Union City.-The Wilson will case,
being tried before Judge Jones here,
has attracted many obion citizens.
pink Wilson seeks to break the will OF
the late Uncle Billy Wilson, founder OF
Obion, upon the grounds that I'M
due influence had been used upon the
latter and that his mind was not
sound
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-10-08

self deeply smlt-
ten with a bright,
vivacious, pretty
young girl at the
first moment of
the introduction
A whirlwind of
courtship ensues,
and their engage
ment follows.
AS the old say
ing goes, quick
to fall in love,
quick to fall out
again." Another
girl, or, per
chance, another
young man comes
upon the scene.
He or she is more
courteous to the
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-10-08
NEGRO ADMITS KILLING.
Black .saysecPn4uctor Hit Over the.
Head with a Lantern.

TtCdu Will q
Knoxville.-JhuSstoQ sMcSpadden OF
Sweetwater and Joe wilkins of Vir-
ginia, both negroes, were arrested here
as they left a freight train, charged
with killing Conductor Smithson, and
we're rplsce6.>iu>~the. county jail.e- NC
Spadden admitted that he killed Smith
son. claiming that the conductor Struck
him over the head with his lantern and
was trying to'pat him off the train
while it was running. He claims that
he told the conductor he would get off
as soon as the train slowed up. Nc
Spadden said that there was one other
negro with them at the time and it IS
not: certain that he is yet under arrest,
although he may be among the sus-
poets heldsa Morristown.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-10-08
Mountaineer Killed.

Benton.-Joe McCulley, mountain
farmer, 30 or 60 years of age, was shot
and killed from ambush nedr his home
16 miles from here in the Cocker Creek
district of Polk county, according to
brief message reaching here.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-10-08
:. viii. Boost ,kenton.

Humboldt The live little city OF
Kenton. a part Of which lies in obion
and,a part-in Gibson counties, is pre-.
paring to organize a commercial organ
ization to boost the town and section.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-10-08
/ gAAe ". CT. ". VIII Meet.

( observation-disclosures and delegates
are arriving fof the state W. c. T. U,
convention, to open here. All the Of
ficers are here except the vice-presi-
dent, Mrs. Margaret r. Clements, who
is nj and will not be able to attend.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-10-08
LauraJeanLbbeU'S
Talks on
Heart Topics
lcopyIshl 1914. ~ Ii. MeCuu Ns~Pspz 5
IN HoNoR's GRIP.

II you are too weak to journey
Up the mountain steep and high,
You can stand within the valley,
While the multitudes go by;
You can chant in happy measure
As they slowly pass along
Tho they may forget the singer
They will not forget the song.
II is not unusual for merry, light
hearted young fellow to imagine him
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-10-08

Troy.-An enthusiastic Rye club was
organized here with J. II. Blanton
president, Dr. J. T. Laslie, ]. M. Rus.
,el s. II. McGowen and Bate Anderson,
yice.presidents, and II. II. Rochelle,
secretary. About 80 people Joined the
club.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-10-08
phvsicisyk~ at Bolivar.

Bolivar.-The. board of trustees for
the Western Hospital for the Insane, of
which C. o. Scholder of Memphis is
CHAIRMAN, mssiana appointed Dr. $,
Roy, GEapIherY, Of .somsrville and Ed
win F. Cock Of Nkiteville assistant
physicians.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-10-08
STATE TREASURY STATEMENT.
Statement for September Shows Fair
Balance,

Balance.
Nashville.-The financial statement
of the treasury department OF Tennes-
see for September shows that receipts
for the month were $162,S57 and dis
bursements for the same period $377,-
816.77. The balance in the treasury
at the close of business Sept. 80 was
s667.742.69, but as soon as payment OF
the 100000 on the state debt due Oct.
l and interest charges of $4,000 are
made this balance will be reduced to
$427, 742.69 -
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-10-08
REMAINS WITH HER HUSBAND
Mrs. Myron r. Herriek, Wife Of U. s.
Ambg fsador to France, Stays
Ehlth Him In Paris.

Paris Myron T. Herrick, wife
of the%p Ierican ambassador to
France. remaining with him In
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-10-08
BLAMING HERSELF.

l hold II true whate'er befall.
/ feel II when sorrow most:
It's better to have loved and lost
Than never to have loved at all
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-19
BrandonviIIe

MIR. and Mrs. q. G. weltner are the
proud parents of fine girl baby.
There was not n very large attendance
at the sale of Mrs. Jennie Michaels last
Saturday.
Our young folks had an enjoyable time
halloween misplacing property and the
girls masqueraded as darkies.
Misses Lucie Forquer and Edith Me-
Grew were out several days last week
soliciting subscriptions for manicure
parlor to be erected near the schoolhonse
for the use of the pupils. This is very
laudable enterprise and every one should
subscribe freely.
The young man that lost a package on
the Clifton Mills road can have the same
10y applying TO Miss Ted Benson.
We understand w. IL. Early is going
into the hotel business in the near future
Miss Sydna Cunningham is staying at
q. Q. Weltner's.
b. f. Miller spent Sunday with his
family at this place.
Samuel Nedrow, Jr., is visiting home
folks.
Charles Berner and family have moved
TO town from California, Pa.
Mrs. G. A. Benson and Mrs. NJ. II.
Benson visited Mrs. Sis Moss at Clifton
Mills recently.
j. II. Behson is visiting home folks.
Mrs. Jennie Michaels has moved TO
Albright, where she will make her home
in the future.
Guy Orcutt and Elmer Early have gone
TO Cannonsburg to find work.
Miss Jennie Nedrow has returned
home.
Michael Thomas, an aged man of near
Clifton Mills, was buried in the cemetery
here last Tuesday week.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-19
Cuzxart

John Morrow still continues poorly.
We have been having fine weather for
the farmers TO take care Of their bumper
crop of corn.
Our people stopped short with their
fruit gathering. Hundreds OF bushels
will go TO waste.
Hume Livengood made business trip
TO the River City" Saturday.
Olive Reckart is improving in health
since coming home from Baltimore.
w. S. Crane gave the young people
husking bee one night the past week
The young people Of this and sur
rounding communities called at w. A..
Wolie's Saturday night. November 9Th,
10 dedicate his new house. There we're
about Fifty in number. They spent the
evening i'm games and all enjoyed them
selves. The best Of order prevailed and
we welcome them back again
j. J.. Reckart is treating Clinton Hau-
GERS house TO a shining coat Of paint
Clinton has surely made up his mind b.
take unto himself better half
Joseph Feather and bride are occupy
ing part Of his fathers house, where
they expect 10 spend the winter.
Fletcher Smith has been in the com
muniiy the past two weeks taking care OF
his corn.
Classy Rigg. the aged widow Of the late
Col John ID. Rigg, died at the home OF
her daughter, Laura Picking, Wednes.
day, November 18th, and the remain,
were conveyed 10 the Centenary church
by undertaken Fike, Friday, November
18th, where funeral services were con.
Quoted boy Rev. King Of Terra Alta.
After a very impressive funeral discourse
by the Rev. King the services were put
in the hands Of undertaken Fike. After
all bad taken last view the remain.
were taken 10 the beautiful cemetery and
laid by the side Of her husband who had
preceded her TO that celestial shore about
eight years ago. The deceased was a
faithful and consistent member Of the VI
= church Tor quite a number OF years.
She with her husband belonged 10 In,
class az Centenary for a number Of years
They both contributed largely 10 tn,
building Of Centenary church. She wa,
the fond mother Of Elk children. all o.
whom preceded her to their earthly rest
ing place with the exception Of Laura
who II left 10 mourn the LOSE OF kinf
and aBectionate mother. Tne daughte
and friends oi the deceased have the heart
felt sympathy Of the writer, and on
prayer IS that they may live up to Tn,
high mark that mother and grandmothe
lived, and one day gain a place in tina
beautiful home where they can sbak
glad hands with mother and be ioreve
at rest in thst celcstia city where pain
death and sorrow are icIi no more.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-19

Butchering and shooting match max,
up the daily program.
John V. korte was visiting in Grafton
Saturday and Sunday.
&. II Rhodes and DR.. Hartley motor
Ell to Browns Mill Monday where DIR.
Hartley was called to do some dental
work.
Miss Nell Craig. who has been staying
IN ktngwood, is home at present.
Ed Holman butchored fine yearlinS
porker Monday, weighing Isl, pounds.
Geo. whetsell and Joe Taylor of King
wood, were visiting the fair sex OF our
town sunday.
Miss Gertrude LEHMAN was visiting
home folks sunday.
John Sheets was visiting in Newburg
Sunday.
Misses Nell and Gail Craig were shop
ping in our town Saturday.
Our postotlice has been moved In the
Mckenzie property and is now under the
management OF +, q. lehman.
W. n. Bailey returned home Monday
from few days visit in and about
Pittsburgh.
ar. Hopkins had Il business call to
Albright Monday.
J. Z, Wright was visiting home folks
Sunday.
Miss Mary Miller, the s year-old daugh.
ter of Joseph and Oulalia Miller, is quite
i'll at this writing.
g. NJ. Davis of Tunnelton, was visit
ing in our town the first of the week.
Borgmau's mines are not running nj
present on account of the wind blowing
the smok stack of the boiler. They
will resume work however, as soon as
the necessary repairs are accomplished.
Rev. L. j. Brown went to Morgantown
Thursday
Don't forget the dance Al che platform
Thanksgiving.
S.Mckenzie, one Of old our sportsmcn,
returned Saturday from ten DAYS hunt
in the vicinity of Moor6eld. He reports
an abundance Of wild turkeys and other
small game. lie did not report as sue
cesslul catch as in previous trips on ac-
count ot the drouth.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-19
Peace Resolutions

BRNNDoNvILLE, va, Oct "a, 1914.
othe Honorable Woodrow Wilson, Presi-
dent of the United States:
The Church of the Brethren OF the First
district of West Virginia, assembled in
their district conference, unanimously
adopted the following resolutions:
We desire to express to YOU our
high appreciation of your loyalty to the
principles of peace.
We dcplore the spirit OF militarism
which has plunged the nations OF Europe
into the present war, and in this, too, we
appreciate your wise. persistent refusal
tn allow our nation to be entangled.
j We assure you OF our sympathy in
your most difficult position, and OF our
prayers To Almight, God for His blessing
ON your efforts to maintain the attitude
ol neutrality on the part OF the United
states OF America. We pray further that
God may bless your efforts as mediator
III this international struggle, and that
peace may be speedily secured. -
Decided 10 send copy of these resolu-
uons to the President of the United States
and TO the local press.
r.. i. FRE, Chairman,
A, w, ARNOLD, Secretary,
&. A. THOMAS,
Committee.
unanimously passed October "a, 1914.
A. w. ARNOLD,
Clerk District Conference.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-19
RiverdaIe

i. III. Wingrove took dinner at /. T..
SYpolt's last Wednesday.
Mrs. w. A. Stocket and couple OF
her friends from Riverdale, were i'm Al
bright one evening last week on business.
Quite number Of people in Ruthbell
and Albright are burning gas now DAYS.
George Coner OF this place, was visiting
home folks one day last week at Beech
Run.
Miss Metheny and Miss Michael, the
first and second room teachers of Al
bright schools, were seen in Riverdale
one day last week.
lecture was held in the M. f.. church
Saturday evening. The admission was
ten and fifteen cents. A large crowd at
tended
Ross and Hobert Martin Of Terra Alta,
were visiting friends and relatives in Al
bright, Riverdsle aud Lewis town Friday.
Saturday and Sunday.
Clarence Cathell was visiting relatives
in this place Saturday evening and Sun.
day. It's long time since we have seen
Clsrence's smiling face in Riyerdale.
Buck" Robinson and Bess Teets
were car riding in Bucks car "Tony. I"
Monday afternoon.
o H. Latt, who was i'll few days
last week, is again able to be out.
The Albright high school is having a
well drilled They are in hopes IL will
b. completed in short time ~ they
have 10 carry their water from DR..
Watson's or Marsh Wallis.
Everyone seems 10 like our new freight
agent, Brison Mayfeld, at Albright
station.
William MCGEE Of Morgautown. and
Hugh Snyder Of Brett. we're in Albright
a day or two last week.
Mrs sypolt was in zeverly on bushes.
Saturday.
William Stocket spent Saturday and
Sunday with home folks.
Mr.. and Mrs Alfred Sislcr spent the
week end in Morgantown. Miss Pear
Freeland, their niece, kept house while
theY were away.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-19
Reed svilIe

Mrs. Hoy Il. Jackson and daughters of
Brett, were here last Thursday the guests
of Mrs. @. Il. Zinn.
Mrs. Curtis Hawkins and baby were
at Morgantown last week visiting home
folks.
Mrs. Harriet Fields OF Masontown. is
here for few days the guest Of her
brother, w. G.. Cobun.
An eleven pound boy was born 10 Mr.
and Mrs. James Morgan last week.
Mrs. Ben II. Znn is in Morgantown
this week the guest OF friends.
Miss Hazel Herring, who has been in
Piedmont for the past couple OF months,
returned 10 her home near here Saturday
evening.
Charles n. Dill Of Winston Salem. n
c., was called TO the bedside Of Lis sister
Miss Jessie, who has been very IN with
typhoid fever
Miss Anna Reed Of Albright, IL here
the the guest OF friends
Mrs. w. G Cobun went 10 Piedmont
last week TO see her sister, Mrs. w. J
Bennett, who was injured in an automo-
bile accident
Dr. T.. T.. Watson Of Albright, was
here Monday making professional call
on Miss Jessie Dill.
Miss Myrl Iinn was taken 10 the City
hospital at Morgantown last Sunday
where che was operated on for append
citis, the operation being successful. She
was accompanied by her parents, Mr..
and Mrs g. x Iinn, and Mrs. d. VI.
linn Of South Brownsville, Pa.
The school teachers from here attended
the district institute at Masontown last
Friday.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-19

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Shahan of Fair.
mont returned home Monday after a
weeks visit with relatives here.
Rev. Moose preached an able sermon
to small congregation Sunday afternoon
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Poulson were
calling at A. l.. SidwelPs Sunday.
Willie Sidwelr condition il still rather
serious, but we believe he is slightly i'm
proving.
Sanford Wolfe, Henry and CALVIN
Shahan, George Wolfe, Floyd Rutherford
Clint Wolfe. and Walter Shahan com
posed bunting party to the mountains
the past week. They bagged quite list
OF games.
The old school lot is to be sold Novem-
Der 18th.
Our school is preparing program for
Thanksgiving Eve.
Quarterly conference will be held here
next Saturday morning. Sunday school
and preaching by district superintendent
Reed Sunday afternoon