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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-01-15
NOTICE TO LIENHoLogas.

To all persons holding liens by Judgment
or otherwise, on the real estate, OF any
part thereof, of Leonard Wiles.
In pursuance of q decree of the circuj,
court Of Preston county. made i'm a canae
therein pending, TO subject the real estate
OF the said Leonard Wiles to the satis-
faction Of the liens thereon, you are
hereby required 70 present all claims held
~ You and each OF you against the>aaid
Leonard Wiles which are liens on bis real
estate, OF any part Of II, for adjudication
to me at my office in Kingwood, Preston
county, West Virginia, on OF before the
9th day Of January, 1911.
Given under my hand this Goth dav Of
December, 1913.
l0.4t w. WArsoN, Commissioners
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-01-15

Chhsiana. sAde6E dauehtsr ana (
child Of Samuel and afasy Gnseman IA
lick. Wa born In Reno diserict. Press
county. Wet Virginia, sspsembsr ~
1874
In the autumn Of 1896 che cams with
her parents 70 the southwest part ofCiark
county. Missouri, where the family 10
Gated on . farm. March IL, 1872. che
was united in marriage to j. Wilson
Ewsrt They went 70 Housekeeping on
Mr.. Ewart's farm one mile west Of viii
Jamestown. Lewis county. Missouri.
To their union four children were born.
Thomas Stanley Ew&rt, nov living on
the home farm; Florence Easie Ewart
Alemong, Of Atlanta, NO.. where ber
husband, w. s. Alemong. and younesr
brother, Claud Herbert Ewart, an en-
gagged in general merchandising. Tho
third child, Shirley w. Ewavt. died at
the age OF four months and nineteen days.
Nr. ]. Wilson Ewart died at his residsnos
November z, 1901. A few pears later
Mn. Ewan moved to Atlanta ~ b near
~ h8okatEHs CnC A8u tlfC6 tlIIE0 OLEIA
seriously hurt by accidents which made
her very infrm.
On Christmas day she was stricken
with q violent chin. resulting i'm pneu-
monis, which terminated her mortal life
at 1880 December 81, 1918. Her remains
were brought TO wyaconda on January
lst, and thence by hesrse to her sons on
tie home farm, from which the funeral
was conducted on Friday, January ?,
1914, Mt ll:30a. m. by Rev. Mr.. Fautch.
The remains were laid by the side OF her
HUSBAND. and soncin the,nesrby Wiliamsr
town cemetery. She leaves 70 mourn
their loss the one daughter, two sons anil
five grandchildren, also five brothers and
two sisters, Jacob g., Joseph 8. Matlick
and Mrs. f. III. Bishof, OF Kahokn, ..
N. Matlick OF Wyaconda. Allen and s.
K. Matlick near Bishop. Calf, and Mr.
J. G. Caruthen, of Huntsville.
The subject Of this sketch was convert
ed and ioiued the NJ. f. church when
about ten years Of age, in which she has
ever lived an ardent, active, conaistent
member. Her whole life was that OF
very modest, unostentstious girl and
woman, and, like the rose OF Sharon N
the valley, by the fragrance emanatinR
from her sweet good life was ever cheer
ing some disconsolate one. Truly a good
sister. wife and mother in Israel has gone
TO sweet. needed rest.
Her sanctiied spirit has flown
To celestial realms of renown,
To be with the redeemed at home,
Where pain and sorrow do not come,
And left us mortals in this sphere t,
Subject to Affections severe.
One to whom she was a dear, good
sister. Free Press, Kohoka, Mo-.
/ II q Al
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-01-15

Lust week there appeared in the col
umns OF THE ARGUs the correspondence
that passed between Governor Hatfield
and Prescott Huidekoper anent the ap
polntDent of a successor Of r Carey
Montague, as superintendent OF the deaf
and blind school at Romuey THE ARGUS
has no comment to make in regard to
any OF the allegations pro or con. II is
a matter which il primarily a political
family quarrel and is none OF our con.
Germ. However, in passing, We would
pause TO remark that the language used
by the Governor, in his reply TO Mr..
Huidekoper, is such that we would ex-
pect from a fish woman in the market
well versed in b~illingsgate; for one
schooled in the phraseology Of the gutter
il might Inc considered appropriate: but
for one occupying the exalted position of
governor OF this commonwealth to use
such coarse and abusive language it,.
indeed, a sad reflection upon the state
and it's intelligent citizenry We have
sympathized with South Carolina in hay
ing a Blease represent her as governor;
but we weep because of the incubus
placed upoh our dearly beloved mountain
state in the person OF a Hatfield.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-01-15

Report Of Oak Flat school for the
third month beginning December 10 and
ending January o.
Number Of pupils enrolled this month /:
Boys, s; girls, ~. Average daily at
tendance: BOYS, g. girls, 3; total. q.
Per cent Of daily attendance: Boys, "a;
girls, %; total, 97T. Those present every
day during the month Raymond Reed,
Fay linn, Robert Ferrell, Ralph Stone,
Ross Field, Ethel zinn and Audrey
Snyder.
Trustees, patrons and all who are in
terested In school work are cordially IN
yited 70 visit our school and inspect q
work.
ELMER +. BADAnACoH, Teacher.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-01-15

The following announcement has been
received by friends here:
Mrs. Arthur r. Formau
announces the marriage Of her daughter
Evelina Brown
10
Mr.. Carl D. Ia Rue
on Thursday, the fret day Of January,
nineteen hundred and fourteen
Valparaiso, Indiana
Mr.. and Mrs. Ia Rue are both VOL
known 70 mango our people who join in
wishing them uninterrupted happiness.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-01-15

COMMENTS on FISDiSGs OF GRO. L. sHAFFER
\ THOMAS N. JACKSON, ASSESSORS.
Tie audit OF the ASSESSOR ~accounts
began with the year 1901 and covers the
period to December 81. 1912, inclusive.
Until the year beginning January !,
1903, the county was divided into two
assessment districts, the East Side. Of
which Thomas Il Jackson was assessor,
and the West Side, of which George l..
Shaffer was assessor.
Mr.. Shaiier was elected in 1908 assessor
of the entire county and served until the
completion of his term, Dec. 81. 1912.
A recapitulation of the findings against
the assessors follows:
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-01-15

THE larger papers car afford, and, have
the work Of the paper systemized and
divided into various departments. Not
20. however. with the weekly newspaper.
The editor is usualiy bushes manager,
local reporter, editorial writer and 50 on
"a inhnitum. II the readers could bot
appreciate tbs fact we believe that they
world, II least, hand tie editor a few
locals sud tnus make bright bic other.
wire difficult plight We are ~endeayoring
n make this the best home paper.
Who viii help 70 accomplish THE?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-01-15
Letter From the Norm Yves,

Bismarck, ". d.,
December 81, 1913.
Editor Argus.-
Enclosed please find 81 90 for which
credit on subscription for 1914 10 Mrs. r.
Falkenstein.
While a great portion ~ the country is
having all kinds Of storms there has been
very little now in North Dakota Thus
far, and no wind to speak Of. Some of
ne are talking Of moving farther north
that we might enjoy a bit Of winter.
We enjoy The Argus and / can assure
you It Is the first read when orr mail is
opened. We want 10 know what our
old friends and neiehbors arc doing and
The Argus, through its many correspon-
dents, supplys that want.
Very truly,
MRs. T.. F%ALREwrgtv.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-01-15

Farley peBerry. Of Terra Alta, jim
Latin's delinquent land tax partner, has
been appointed superiniendent Of tic
West Virginia Institution Tor the deaf
snd blind ~ Romuey. When biz ap-
poi0hncnt vas made an inquiry was, at
oncs. made as - ehether TIE property
3 Niaeh he sas - have charge was tax
sbls and whether the same would ever
b~eeDtse delinquent and sold for taxes.
Jim lakin i tise power behind the
What ~ sags goes at head
quarters Thicker Democrat.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-01-15

We note, from our exchanges. that
Bro. William Campbell, the able and
fearless editor Of the Virginia Free Press.
is an applicant for the United States
marsbaIship for this, the northern district
Of West Virginia. Mr.. Campbell is in
every way capable OF filling the Office to
which he aspires. He was the original
Wilson man in tins state, in the news.
paper fraternity he has never wavercd in
bis steadfastness 20 the principles Of JEFF
iersonianisIn: be has represented the
Fifteenth senatorial district with credit
70 himself and his cosg1tuency. and he
m@&E6TfzfcnrF preached the doctrine
through bis editorial column. to which
All good citizens can subscribe. n ability
party loyalty and unwavering faith count
for anything. William Campbell - the
man deserving. Here's hoping, Bro
Campbell, that your ambition may be
realized and that you may receive the
reward Won 80 richly merit.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-01-15

The attention Of the readers Of Tug
ARGUS BE- called b. the excellence Of the
many correspondence Of this paper. This
Likewise applies 10 the purveyors Of local
news and 10 those who contribute special
articles on the many questions that in.
terest al the people Of Preston.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-01-15

IHE ARGUS desires 20 most sincerely
aud heartily congratulate the Preston
News upon it, fifth anniversary. It il
true as the News observes. that 20 far az
years count il IL one OF the infants Of the
state, but when il ome to the c~onsidera-
ton Of ability IL is fully mature. sane.
sound and sensible. Here's hoping. Bro.
Jackson, THAT o may live long and
prosper and that your path, in tine future.
will be Of the primrose variety.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-01-15

some oil the progressive citizens OF the
are e~ndeavoring to have a branch
OF the Y. VI. 9. q. established here.
This is a movement in the proper direc-
ton and should receive the hearty sup.
port Of all the citizens Of the community.
u viii prove very beneficial and serve to
Oh "a long felt want in the municipality.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-01-15

II You want something with heart in
terest read the letter Of ". VI. Bogles
and sce If it does not grip you in that
tender spot. II will alec assist in form.
ipg the proper opinion Of those higher
up' in the affairs Of state.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-01-15

that carry a debt and pay interest on il
IN order 20 reduce taxation and fool the
people, but the taxpayers will not con
done it.
Tel MS. was the audit a worthless
oneY FREg Lance.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-01-15

We wish all Of our good correspondence
would take unto themselves the rood
New Year resolution Of our Howesyille
contributor.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-01-15


Total excess ..- -S1l35.40 SS76.2 "a
IL is held that there is due from George
l.. Shafier, ex-assessor of Preston county,
Sll35. 40, and should be paid by him TO
the sheriff OF Preston county and credited
to the general fund.
IL is held that there is due from
Thomas II. Jackson, -eX-assessor of Pres
ton county, SS76.24 4, and should be paid
by him to the sheriff of Preston county
and credited to the general fund.
| was unable TO secure "A satisfactory
verification OF the capitation assessed
and collected by the assessors. As the
law regarding this makes the assessor
both a taxing and collecting agent of the
county, great care should have been ex-
ercised in making these records complete
For the years 1908 and 1909 the capt.
tations of Mr.. ShafTer were omitted from
the personal property books.
| did, however. find a penciled list for
the. year 1908, which | presume was in
tended as a report.
Nothing was found pertaining to the
year 1909. My investigation Of this very
important duty of the assessor has been
greatly handicapped.
For the purpose of securing a more
complete check, / would suggest that the
assessors be instructed to separate the
personal property of each magisterial dis
trict, which is within incorporated towns,
with a different levy from that of the out
lying district. by so doing, the valua-
ton OF each page multiplied by the levy
should give the total of the tax extern
sions, thus providing a check for the
footing OF the tax column.
The special levy for rail road bonds in
kingwood district, for the year 1912. was
not extended on the property books for
the towns of Kingwood and Tunnelton.
This was collected i'm the remainder OF
the district. Your attention was called
to this some time ago, as | understand
MIR. Hanger, the present assessor, has
included the levy in the property books
for 1913.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-01-15
4 LOGICAL REPLY

bon Preston HspubiIcsn Cor
rsspsnssnt o Soy Whether Audit
Was Worthless or Not-wouId Not
Deny tho Right OF PetItIon-A Word
About Road Expenditures
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-01-15

The political death knell Of Hatfield
win be BOUNDED in 1916.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-01-15
veA Honnsr.s Nssr

Hss "ciovss hsy" In Attacking
County ceurt-Liss Long RspsbiI-
ca" Makes csvstie HspIy-Attsn-
ton called to State cerruptIen end
Political Rings srs Vigorously De-
nounesd
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-01-15
COUNTY oouRv eNoessesnos

Many Hsssnsins orssss Ai,svsss-
justice esths Pssesacemmsssss sss
6sportise Finss-Evsssv ans oesas-
iss Dsisses the ASsla-,Assssnsy
To~nssns Employees 20 Assiss Pres-
scutIua Attorney.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-01-15
REGIsTRATIoN.

In 1905 a special election was held in
this county, and the same year a new
registration law became effective. Under
the previous law the assessors were re.
CURED TO register the voters before gen
eral elections only. The new law re
CURED registration preceding special cleo
tons also. | find in Law Order Book
No. D, page 322, that the assessors were
each allowed TO appoint seventeen depu-
ties to make this registration.
Later bills were presented to the county
court and George l.. Shaffer was allowed
S222.9 q and Thomas b. Jackson SI95 90
Tor the deputies service. In these bills
charges were made at the rate of 81. so
per day for each deputy assessor. and
n o at the rate fixed by statute, which
was two cents for each person registered
1t is held that public officials should
receive only such compensations as is
prescribed by statute and excessive al
lowances by the county court may be
recovered.
Following is the excessive allowances
on account of 1905 registration:
Order No. 35l9to Geo. L. Shafer. 500. 96
Registering 5000 voters a. cents G4.O0
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-01-15
rhos. R. Jackson

Total, sll06.4I Sll06. -. S72s 81. S72s.6I
Less paid 1910. $50 90
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-01-15
NOTICE 10 cern,rope

To the creditors Of n. l.. Il. Lipscomb.
deceased:
In pursuance OF a decree Of the cigcy,t
court Of the county of Preston. made ~
q cause therein pending, 20 subject fhs
real estate Of the said III. T.. r.. Bfpecomh
TO che payment Of his debts, YOU are -.
quiFed TO present your cisims aea.nst tha
estate Of the said II. T.. y. Lipecomb Tor
adjudication 70 John w. Watson. CONF
aald CO.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-05-08
BIG ATHLETIC EVENT.

Far and away the biggest event in
the Athletic line in Fulton county
this season will be the Annual Field
Meet and Oratorical Contest of the
Williams Fulton Athletic Association
in Wauseon on Friday May 18th.
This Association is composed of the
High Schools in Williams and Full
ton counties. There are about nine
schools in the Association and each
school is expected to have represen-
tatives in each event of the Athletic
Contest and the Oraorical contest as
well. The Athletic contest will be held
on Athletic Park and the following is
the program of events: 100 yard
dash; 220 yard dash; 440 yard dash;
l mile run; shot put; hammer throw;
standing broad jump; running broad
jump; running high jump; pole vault;
relay race, men mile. The Ora
torical Contest will be held in the
evening at the Wauseon Auditorium.
Professor C. E. Blanchard of the Law
School of the Ohio State University
formerly principal of Wauseon High
School will deliver an address at this
time and he has many friends in
Wauseon who will want to hear him.
Bryan Heise will represent the Wau-
seon High School in the 0ratorical
Contest and Bryan is a WINNER for
Wauseon. The price of admission if
season ticket is purchased is 35c
for both the Athletic Games and the
Oratorical Contest. Single admission
to either 25c. You can't afford to
miss it.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-05-08
ROLL OF HONOR
Little Growth In Subscription List.
One School District Added to the
Roll-Time To Pay Subscriptions
is Now.

May, the month of Memorial Sum
day and Decoration Day; the month
when the memory of the Boys in
Blue finds expression in garlands of
flowers on the green mounds that
mark their last earthly resting plac-
es and Old Glory fiutters on the
grave markers; this month of mem
orial is a fitting time to keep
their memory and show our al
legiance to our country and our flag
by making and paying contributions
to the Soldiers Monument that in
Fulton county is to stand as a lasting
memorial of their services and our
gratitude Subscriptions should be
sent to Kathryn B. Weir, Secretary
Wauseon, Ohio. The subscription
lists are in the hands of the secre-
tary and all money received will be
given proper credit memorandum,
kept, and certificates sent to those
who have given $1.00 or more for this
cause.
One more school district is added
to the Roll of honor this week; from
Jordan School District No. 8, Royal
ton township, Mrs. Florence Tanner,
teacher, comes subscription of $5.-
80.
There are many other schools in
the county that we wish were on the
Roll.
Royalton School No. 8 ...... $50
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-05-08

DR.. and Mrs. E. A. Darby attended
the graduating recital given in Ann
Arbor, Wednesday night, by their
laughter, Miss Kathryn Darby.
Miss Carrie Reynolds of Defiance
visited Wauseon relatives and friends
this week. Miss Reynolds was for
merly a teacher in the Wauseon pub
lie schools.
Mrs. Lewis Gorsuch and daughters
were conveyed to Bryan Wednesday
by auto on the sad mission of attend
ing the funeral Of a loving sister and
aunt, Mrs. Helen Schrider.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grant Bonnell enter
tanned Herbert Bonnell and wife and
Jake Ruhley and family in honor of
their son Oscar and wife and Miss
Frieda Alt of Kenton, Ohio, at din
ner last Sunday.
Mrs. Jacob Gehrett returned
Wednesday afternoon from Buffalo,
N. Y. where she has been for the past
three weeks visiting with her mother
and sisters, Mrs. Cora Spillane and
the Misses Emma and Jennie.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-05-08
MEXICAN SITUATION.

a history of the Mexican trouble
will be found on the inside pages Of
the Tribune this week and it will be
found well worth reading. The situa.
ton Thursday morning looked lit.
tie less perplexing than it had. Gen
eral Funston was authorized to ex.
tend the American lines at Vera
Cruz as far as he deemed necessary
to protect the city.
The Meditators have decided to
proceed with negotiations for recon
ciliation without Caranza the Rebel
Mexican leader and have chosen
Niagara Falls, Ont. as the place to
hold their conference.
Mexico City where Huerta has his
capital and headquarters is in fear
of an attack from the forces of Zapa-
ia the southern rebel and Huerta's
position is reported as very much
weakened.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-05-08
ESSAY CONTEST

The W. c. T. u. will hold their
School Essay Contest in the High
School Assembly room on Tuesday
evening May 18th at 8 o'clock. There
are six contestants, three from the
Sth grade and three from the Sopho-
more class of the High School. The
Contestants will read their ESSAYS
and there will be fine musical pro-
gram as well. Prizes of $500 for
the best High School Essay and $500
for the best Essay from the 9Th
grade will be awarded; there will al
SO be other awards. Everybody is
cordially invited to be present, no
admission but silver Offering will be
received at the conclusion of the en-
tertainment to help defray the ex-
penses. Mrs. r. r. Coon, President.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-05-08
EYERS CORNERS

School closed in Dist. No. Q las,
Thursday. A picnic dinner was piver
to please the little ones, the parents
and pupils are we'll pleased with tht
efforts of Chas. Knapp to make The
school successful one.
o. E. Crout has his fine new barr
about completed.
Geo. Hite has the foundation ant
frame up for a new barn, ~ :.
Mrs. Chas. Andrews was taken te
Toledo for consultation with special.
lists last week. She was ACCOMPANIED
ed by her husband and Dr.. Blair Of
Lyons.
The L. A. S. of Beulah church me,
at G. Downers last Wednesday as the
work on hand was not completed
they will meet again May 18th. All
Fare cordially invited.
Frank Rowland and Geo. Beckne,
are in Plymouth, Mich.
Melvin Gunsallus and wife and
Mrs. Nancy Garlick of Fayette and
Arthur Gunsallus of Jone visited
with George Gunsallus and wife last
Wednesday.
Mrs. S. Toms and Mrs. o. E. Crout
called on Mrs. F. McConkey and Mrs
|. e. Shipman one day last week.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-05-08

C. E. Burcaw former editor of the
Expositor, was in town on business
Monday.
Miss Louise Barber of Cleveland
has been spending the week with
friends here.
Harold M. Barber Of Cleveland
will be the week end guest of Wau-
seon friends.
Mr.. Geo. Gum of Toledo was the
guest Of Wauseon friends Thursday
Of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Jameson were
guests of relatives in Liberty Center
over Sunday.
Alva Porter and wife were Sunday
guests of Harry Hicks and family
north of town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jay Funk and son and
Howard Kolb and family spent Sun
day in Morenci.
DR.. A. P. Belts Of West Va, is
visiting his mother, Mrs. Robt. Belts
on Prospect street.
Mr.. VIM. Casey Of Chicago was the
guest of his daughter, Mrs. A. ].
Westhoven last week.
Hazel Sharpe and Margaret Marks
attended the Alumni at All Friday
evening of last week.
VIM. Head and family spent Sun
day with their son Clifford and Mr..
and Mrs. Taylor of Oak Shade.
Mrs. Ernest Guerin of Adrian,
Michigan, spent several days in Wau-
seon calling on her many friends.
Mr.. George Planson of Delta was
"a welcome caller at the Tribune office
on Tuesday afternoon of this week.
Mrs. Artheur Barten and daughter,
Thelma and Mrs. Matte Clingman
took dinner with Mrs. Head Friday.
Miss Ruth Snow of Fayette re-
turned home Sunday after a short
visit with Frank McC Conkey and wife.
John Turner and wife and Frank
Miller and family of Montpelier were
callers at Mrs. B. F. Turner's on Sum
day last.
Mrs. Guy Burr and daughter Geor-
gia attended the funeral of cousin
of Mrs. Burr at West Hoben, Ohio,
last Sunday.
J. r. Haley and N. F. Carmon and
Mrs. Harry Mack of Delta attended
the funeral of Mrs. J. H. Schrider at
Bryan Wednesday.
Misses Agnes Fryska, Blanche and
Hazel Sharpe and Margarete Marks
xxx1,-o <~.sor+e .f o4I o,,.e,