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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-04-23

This is the season when all property
owners, and even tenants, who take a
pride in their premises and surroundings,
are kept busy cleaning mp the accumu-
lated rubbish and dirt Of the long winter.
Likewise the thrifty housewife Is busy
housekeeping" and making the interior
Of the home more attractive and sani-
tary. All this augurs we'll, and we have
Il from the medical fraternity, and those
who make q study Of these conditions.
that il il wise 10 do these things, because
it tends 70 produce bygenic and sanitary
conditions that tend 70 lessen the preva-
lence Of disease and thus reduce the
doctors bill. This will necessarily. then.
give ne a better and sturdier manhood,
womanhood and childhood TO the nor.
mally constituted human refuse. dirt and
filth is repulsiye and heroic measures. if
necessary, are resorted 70 in an effort 10
make the physical surroundings better.
What a lesson there Is b be learned
from all this IN regard 10 our political
environment Let us all, a. good citi-
zens, follow THE came spirit Of enterprise
30 cleaning ont the corrupt onice-holders
and those IN high political standing who
reiegate the interests oi the people and
look only ~ their own advancement VI
the serving Of digrepulsble "bosses." as
public Office is public trust, and the
man who becomes unmindful Of this. in
serving The people, should be recalled
when the opportunity presents itself 10
administer the cleanup" doctrine.
The good roads campaign and the back
10 the farm movement should 70 hand in
hand. What is the use Of raising bum.
per crops II you have not the proper
highways 10 get the product 20 market.
at a reasonable cost?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-04-23
Rural Church Day

Acting upon the suggestion OF church
leaders in this and other states who have
inaugurated movement for the increased
usefulness and influence for the good Of
our country churches, Governor Hatfield
has issued Especial proclamation designat-
ing Sunday, May 3rd, as Rural Church
Day and urges all who can to meet at
their respective churches on that day.
The movement has the hearty support
of the committee composed OF leaders
and officials of the various religious de-
nominations of this state. A letter has
been issued by their committee TO all
ministers and Sunday school superinten-
dents asking that every church observe
this day with suitable service.
1t is now recognized that the rural
church may take position of leadership
in development of better agriculture.
better roads, better schools, better homes
and better citizenship in the community
which it serves by infusing the spirit OF
Christian service into this community
development. Only by thus arousing
religious motive can this movement be-
placed on a secure foundation and per
manent success be secured.
1t is hoped that all OF our country
people will consider how their church
may help the community and that they
will enter heartily into the spirit of the
day.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-04-23
7 WiIight

Rev Barnes will preach at Bethlehem
next Saturday night.
Uncle John Turner and wife, of Minks
Run, were calling on friends out near
the Gordon church, last Sunday.
The literary society at Manown is still
IN hourshing condition, j. A Sterling
and George w. White are the two
champion debaters.
Rev. Albert Zinn, of Belington. will
preach at Millersport L. b. church on
Sunday afternoon May 3rd, at 3 o'clock.
He will also organize Sunday school at
that time. a cordial invitation is extern
ded to all to attend this service.
John Mcdaniel, who has been on an
extended trip out at Clarksburg and
other points, returned last Monday even.
ing. He reports a very pleasant time.
What pity thata civilized community
should be infested with meddlers who
are prowling around with their nose
in other peoples affairs keeping up
strife in the neighberhood in which they
reside. These mendacious batherskites
are menace to society and are like the
adultcrous woman they eateth and wipeth
their mouth and say / have done no
wickedness
William IL. Savage, who was 80 badly
scalded in the wreck at Kanes Creek on
Monday morning, April 9th, died in the
Miners hospital at Fairmont Sunday
April 18th, about 1 o'clock. His body
was shipped to Kanes Creek on Monday
aud funeral services were held at the
house Tuesday at 1890, conducted bv
Rev. Arnett OF Reedsvlle. At the con-
clu7lon Of the services the body was
placed on the 2 O'Clock train and taken
to kingwood where the remains was
laid 10 rest in the Kiugwood cemetery.
The family and relatives Of the deceased
have the sympathy Of the surrounding
community in this tier sad bereavement.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-04-23
FelIowsviIIe

The people are very busy farming this
fine weather.
Mrs. Theodore Garner returned TO her
home in Pittsburgh, Tuesday,
j. n. Sidwell is visiting his daughter,
Miss Jennie Sidwell, who is attending
school at Fairmont.
Iona and Lena Sidwell, of Tunnelton,
are visiting their cousin, Mrs. Arthur
Reed, of this place.
Mrs. w. A. Watson, of Tunnelton, has
been visiting her daughter, Mrs. w. w.
Bucklew, for few days the past week.
Miss Matte Poulson was visiting Miss
Nellie Sidwell, Saturday.
Mrs. Thos. Cool, who has been visit
ing her son, j. w. Cool, has gone to her
daughters, Mrs. Otto Granddaughter,
where she will spend the summer.
Mrs. Jasper Bucklew was visiting her
son, w. w. Bucklew, Friday.
n. C. Ridenour has been very busy
building wash house the past week
'io' isuld lNtcu anu AlTs. y. w. OOOi
are indisposed at this writing.
Miss Mildred Woodward is very sick
with the measles.
From another correspondent
We are sorry to note that five OF Mr..
John Runners children have the measles.
A. l.. Sldwell purchased very fine
horse OF Perry Shahan, recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. \. G.. Ridenour. Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Shahan, and children
visited Martin Ridenour, one evening last
week.
Cecil Bolyard started to Ohio on last
Saturday and returned Monday night.
J. Q Reed and A. l.. Sidwell sold some
real estate to Mr.. Emrck last week.
John Cool is having his home repaired.
Geo. Wolfe and b. F. Royse are doing
the work.
Sallie and Cecil Bolyard left for Fair
mont, Wednesday where they will spend
few days. ...,.
Miss Lula Criss is able to be out again.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-04-23
Watch Your Potato Seed

Professor A. l.. Dacy OF the West Vir-
ginia College of Agriculture says that
farmers who have bought seed potatoes
this spring should take the precaution to
treat same to prevent the introduction
into their land of Potato Scab or Black
Leg, two diseases often carried on the
potatoes.
The former is parasitic growth which
attacks the tubers only, producing a
characteristic roughening of the surface
which so Injuries the appearance OF the
tubers as to greatly reduce their market
value. 1t is easily detected on badly af-
fected tubers, but apparently smooth,
healthy ones may carry the germs of the
disease, and unless one knows that his
seed comes from fields that are free from
the disease the safest plan is to disiniect
the same just before planting. The usual
method is to soak the uncut tubers for
two hours in solution made by adding
one pint OF formaldehyde to thirty gallons
OF water. This material is inexpensive
and may be bought of any druggist. The
amount given should be enough TO dis
infect twenty bushels OF seed. After
soaking, spread the tubers out, allow
them to dry, and then cut and plant. 1t
in no way Injuries the termination of the
potato.
The latter disease, Black Leg, which is
controlled by the same treatment as the
Scab, is of bacterial origin. 1t causes the
seed tuber to rot early. in some cases be-
tore the sprouts break through the ground,
thus causing an irregular stand. 1t
spreads over the base of the stem, stops
the growth OF the plant and soon causes
its death.
In addition to the above precautions,
one should be careful when cutting his
seed TO reject all tubers which show any
blackening OF the inside flesh, as this may
be an indication of disease.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-04-23
a Valuable Book
JOHN Y. MCDONALD,
County Farm Agent.

The Argus is in receipt of a copy OF the
Semi-CentennIal History OF West Virginia.
The book is we'll printed, nicely bound,
contains 593 pages and should be in tie
hands Of every West Yirginlan.
In the preparation Of this volume an
earnest effort was made to cover every
phase Of our States history from the days
OF the pioneers to the present time. This
has been admirably accomplished by
Prof Callahan in the first three hundred
pages. The remainder of the work oc-
cupying the last two hundred and ninety
pages is made up of over 30 special articles
on the resources and development Of the
State by persons specially qualified TO
treat the subjects assigned them. The
volume is replete with maps, illustrations
and drawings and has been pronounced
one Of the most valuable books ever pub
lished by the State.
Any citizen Of the State can have one
copy by writing the Secretary Of State,
Charleston, w. Va and enclosing thirty
five cents. This is merely an incidental
expense charge, the book being worth six
times that amount il sold at its true value.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-04-23
WILL HAVE TO WORK
u 10 Now up TO the Citizens OF kInsl
wood TO Get Together " We Obtain
Natural css-With Gas and Water
the Town VIII Grow 40 Never Before

Mayor Spindler and other prominent
citizens OF the town have been trying for
some time 10 induce the gas people TO ex-
tend their pipe line 10 Kingwood, and
have had several conferences with repre-
sentatives of the company.
Last week an official OF the company
was here and after consulting with a
number of our citizens decided TO make
preliminary survey OF the route from
Mannheim, by way Of Blaser, to King
wood, with view TO ascertaining the
probable cost OF LAYING a main from that
place and thus be in position TO decide
whether or not the amount of business to
be- obtained here would justify the invest
ment.
In the meantime the mayor has been
busy confering with the people oil the
town and has called mass meeting TO
be held in the courthouse Saturday night
at which time it is hoped TO have a repre-
sentative OF the company present TO ex-
plain fully just what the gas people will
do. EVERY citizen OF the town. ladies
as we'll IA men. should be present az il
will take our UNITED efforts TO get gas
provided the company is favorable TO
coming. Now let's ALL pull together
with gas and water how Kingwood will
grow
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-04-23
Demonstration FARMING

IL the farmer is especially interested in
some crop and is willing to grow it ac-
cording to the advice OF the county agent,
he may become a demonstration. The
farmers name and address is then sent
in TO the main office at Washington and
timely literature about his crop is sent
him each month from that office. These
seasonal bulletins or circulars should be
of great value.
The agent looks over the piece OF land
and with the farmer decides on the best
method OF culture for the particular crop
and soil. Later the agent visits the
demonstration plot about every three
weeks and with the farmer discusses the
treatment that should be given at that
season.
Nothing unreasonable is asked of the
farmer. He is merely asked to treat the
plot in scientific manner which has
proven successful elsewhere. He is not
asked to put any more expense upon the
crop than the return should justify. Ac-
curate records of the culture, cost and
yield OF the plot are kept. these will help
to show what are the best cultural
practices for this county they also should
show which sections of the county are
best adapted to particular crops.
l want the farmers to cooperate with
me that we may get number of demon
STATIONS started this spring. These
should be distributed all over the county.
Ii you are willing to consider being a
demonstration, send me your name and
address, l will visit you when am next
in your district and together we will talk
the matter over. II any district does not
have its share Of demonstrators, it will
fail to take advantage of the government e
assistance.
Owing to the late spring, many farmers
will be greatly rushed to plant their usual
acreage OF spring grains. Would it not
be better to cut down the acreage little
and let whatever il planted be put in
more carefully? Leave some of that oat
ground until June and then SOW it in
some rapidly growing legume. No farmer
should be satisfied to grow timothy for ali
of his hay or even for most Of it. He can
hardly hope TO maintain, much less in
crease, fertility by this practice. ex-
pect TO be in Terra Alta on the LIST and
3rd Saturday OF each month. My other
Saturdays will be spent in Kingwood.
j have on hand for distribution the
following bulletins. Call on me for any
others which you have trouble obtaining.
Lime, Feeding and Care of Ewes, Silos
and Silage, Spraying, Apple Orchards,
Agricultural Products in West Virginia,
Fertilizer Experiments with Tomatoes,
Potato Culture, Alfalfa, Regeneration of
Old Orchards, West Virginia as Poultry
State.
JOHN Y. MCDONALD,
County Farm Agent.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-04-23
the Very BEST OF ITS KIND
No Doubt That Kit Carson Buffalo
Ranch Big Three-RIns Wild West
Circus 10 the Best Attraction OF liz
Character In ExIstencs

The above attraction, which will ex-
hibit at Kingwood on Monday May 4
afternoon and night, is without doubt
the largest and best amusement enter
prise OF Its kind extant. No expense has
been spared TO made it so. Coming as
they do, with their peerless troop of men.
OF all nations, the pioneers Of the west,
Indians Of nearly all tribes, their daring
Cowboys, beautiful Cowgirls, Zouaves,
Cossacks, Mexicans, Arabs, cavalry of
the United States, Germany, France and
England, they are well prepared to give
US the very best performance we have
ever had the good fortune TO witness.
And no doubt we will i'm return give
them packed arena. Excursions are TO
be run from all points and we will have
one OF the biggest crowds here that we
have ever had. But Kingwood can we'll
take care Of them and will entertain
them in her usual style. Two perform
ances will be given on May A. And don't
forget that date.
Several features OF this world famous
attractions are the young ladies OF the
western plains in their remarkable riding
and shooting, Cavalry of many nations,
including our own boys in blue, Indians
from all tribes, Cossacks from Russia, the
finest horsemen in the world, Vaqueros
from Mexico, Cowboys in trick and
fancy riding and many others which we
have not space at present to mention.
The mile long parade will take place
before the performance begins and all
should seek the main thoroughfares and
secure suitable point from which to
witness this cavalcade. I
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-04-23
TENDENCY OF THE AGE

Each succeeding generation adds some
thing 10 the sum total oil human en-
deavor. in such manner, as bespeaks
PROGRESS. Those who will neither see
nor admit that we are going forward,
along all lines, must truly be mentally
blind, at least. There are, indeed, but
few today of legal age who cannot recall
that we have advanced wonderfully and
with rapidity. Not so long ago the auto
mobile was unknown, and one who would
have the temerity of advocating travelling
in an airship was looked upon as crazy.
The automobile, today, is an established
institution and the aeroplane is here TO
stay. But few years ago and the sub
marine was known only through the vivid
imagination of Jules Verne and his
Twenty thousand Leagues Under the
Sea-" None today will gainsay the
reality of the submarine boat or it's prac-
teal use. The telephone and telegraph
were both considered marvellous inven-
tons, but now messages can be trans
United over both the telephone and tele-
graph without the use of lines. This is
the wireless, and it has meant much i'm
saving human lives on the igh seas
In agriculture and farming we have the
theories OF Luther Burbank pnt to piac-
teal use, which gives us product never
dreamed of by our progenitors. The
mechanical world has witnessed many
inventions that command the admiration
and benefit of all. Edison, Westinghouse,
and many Others that could be emu
merated, have done much in this par
ticular field of labor that will bring them
undying fame. But why continue further
in the enumeration of those things that
prove that the tendency of the age Is
towards progress and advancement? We
take it that il is not necessary. ANY sane
person who will indulge In little reflec-
ton will have no difficulty in reaching a
correct conclusion in this particular.
On the other hand, however, has our
political development been IN keeping
with our development along other lines?
We think not. We do not have to bark
back so far in order to discover that we
have not kept pace, politically, with the
tendency Of the age. 1t was the failure
OF President Taft, after his election, to
keep the faith that brought about the
reputation of his party in November,
1912. He listened to and was controlled
10y the opinions OF Aldrich, Penrose,
Payne, Cannon and others who believed
that you could continually hoodwink the
American voter and still make good.
This caused division in the ranks of
that once great party and a new party
was born and called the Progressive
party. 1t is alive and virile today and
bids fair TO become one of the great
parties. On the other hand, the Demo
cratic party has, under the able leader
ship OF Woodrow Wilson, become, what
it was always intended TO be, the true
champion of the people. We have wit
messed, during the Wilson administration
the enactment into law of more beneficial
laws, in one year, than have ever hereto
fore been enacted during the full four
years OF any other administration. Truly
the Democracy has grasped the tendency
OF the age and is to be congratulated.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-04-23
os.,,Yetlxs fire q, Austen Mine.

a destructive fire early Saturday morn
ing destroyed the tipple at the No. ]
shaft Of the Austen Coal and Coke com.
pany located at Austen. The fire wac
discovered At $3.50 O'Clock and wa burn
inc in the oil room. lts origin ia un.
known. All efforts to extinguish the
flames failed and the tppe was burned
down with a big property loss, mainly
from the damage done the machinery.
Tie tipple was covered with insurance.
II was later discovered that a gang Of
peTsons who had no right in the mine
entered the No. shaft and while ex-
aiming the electric motor had caused il
10 run away down an incline where IL
was wrecked. This made necessary the
closing Of this shaft also. II will be a
couple oi weeks before the motor can be
replaced and az many months before a
new tippie can be constructed.
The double loss came AZ time when
II is badly felt by the Austen company.
Good work was in sight sor several
months ahead and the misfortune is
keenly felt by the miners and operators.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-04-23
Joseph Mckinney Dead

The death OF Mr.. Joseph Mckinney,
an aged and highly respected citizen of
Morgantown, occurred at his home there
last Friday morning. Mr.. Mckinney
was 81 years of age on January 10, 1914.
His wife, Mrs. Caroline Mckinney, pre-
coded him to the grave, dying January
l, 1910.
The funeral was held Sunday morning
at 1870 from the home of Mr.. Cland
Mckinney, a son of the deceased at
Morgantown. The body was taken on
the 12;40 train to Masontown where
interment was made in the old cemetery
there.
Mr.. Mckinney had spent the greater
part OF hlslife IN Masontown, this county.
He died at his own home at Morgantown,
which was occupied by Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Marshall, and with whom ne
made his home.
Death was due to pneumonia, with
which Mr.. Mckinney had been i'll for
about nine days. He is survived by the
following children Mrs. Melissa Nc.
Millen, oil Masontnwn Mrs. Ellen McGee.
of Browns Mill; Mrs Hattie Born,
Reedsyille; Mrs Zone Addison, Point
Pleasant; Mrs. May Sturgeon, Of Nor.
gantown; S. O. Mckinney, who lives on
the old home farm in Preston county,
and @. l.. Mckinney Of Morgantown.
A brother, w. II. Mckinney, OF Edgar,
Nebraska, also survives.
Mr.. Mckinney served during the civil
war from 1851 to 1865 a. member of
Company b, Fourteenth West Virginia
volunteers He was member of the
|. 0. o. +. Lodge at Masontown, and a
member OF the VI. T.. church.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-04-23
Psrksrsburs Plans Big Demonstration
for Equal Suffrage

Parkersburg is going to join the nation
wide demonstration on May 2nd by hold
ing a mass meeting in the Auditorium
Theatre. Mrs. Gale Ebert, president Of
the local organization, will preside The
speakers on that occasion will be Governor
Hatfield, Congressman Hunter Moss and
Miss Doris Stevens Of Washington.
There will be an orchestra and the
ushers will be prominent girls and women
OF the city. The committees are ali hard
at work to make this the biggest suffrage
denomination the state has ever seen.
Delegates from the smaller towns are
expected N come aud take part in this
meeting and carry enthusiasm back to
their homes
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-04-23

John lookout is poorly at this time.
AIRS Nora Kidd and sister Margaret
were calling on Mrs. lookout Monday.
oar Sunday school is progressing nicely
with Mr linn as superintendent.
AIrs. Beu'ah Menear is visiting her
sister, Mr.. Nellie Menesr. Of VT. Vernon.
Joe Mcleod, who is working for T.. $.
Brown, got two Of his fingers mashed
one day last week
Miss Rctta Miller is at home. where
she is very ll
Mrs Jane Wells, Mrs Ella Born. Mrs.
Carrie linn, Mrs Anna Turner and Mr..
Elsie Brown were calling ON the sick st
Mrs John Bookours
C'giIc Sharp is visiting her sister Mrs.
Matte Field, at Kingaood
We were sorry to hear Of the death Of
Joeph Mckinney, who died Friday
morning and was laid 10 rest in the Ma
sontown cemetery Sunday afternoon at
. % clock
Ray Taylor is very 10 with tine mumps.
Boys, get your sleigh bells ready. kr
there IS going To be wedding az Nj,
Vernon soon.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-04-23
Pestefneo discontinued

The postollice department has notified
Congressman Brown that the postofice at
Cherry Grove, Preston county, has been
discontinued because Of the inability TO
find any one 10 act rs postmaster. u is
a small Office, the salary amounting to
about thirty dollars a year. The post
master resigned and there was no az.
plicant for his position 80 the discontinue
anCe became necessary.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-04-23
RECEIPTS FOR 1918
Balance i'm bank

The Club in presenting report desires
TO call attention to the fact that the
amount paid to caretaker exceeded the
total receipts from lot owners for 1913,
making it necessary to give entertain
ments to make money sufficient to meet
expenses. We are beginning the work
for 1914 and will need money to pay care
taker, buy grass seed and fertilizer, and
we earnestly request all those in arrears
for work done to please call on the col
lector, Mrs. Chas. NJ. Jackson, or send
amount due, and thus help the good
work along.
Mrs. j. NJ. CRANE, Cor. Sec'y.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-04-23

The issue Of TIKI ARoUs ia which We
had our saIutatory We did not have any
Of our own editorial eGusions. We make
this statement m fairness 70 our prede-
oesor, who wrote the editorials in that
issue, and also 10 disiliunon those Of the
fraternity who might be laboring under
the impression that We desired credit for
something we did not do.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-04-23

II We fell 10 keep THE ARoCs up 10 the
standard set by our predecessors tie fail
ure must MT be charged 70 the lack Of
energy and effort on our part. With the
hearty cooperation Of the friends Of thls
paper we feel satisfied We shall succeed
After al our success in this life depends
largely upon the assistance We receive
from our friends and neighbors.