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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-30
Attention Comrades

The committee on time and place for
holding our 1914 Reunion, met at call oil
commander at court house some time
since, after considering all phases of the
matter in question fixed time September
9TH and Sth, at Kingwood. Col. Carlton
q. Pierce was named chairman of the
Executive Committee, with full power to
select his associates on said committee.
as well as other necessary committees to
provide ways and means for making the
Reunion the success it was last year.
The thanks OF the committee is hereby
rendered the patriotic citizens of King
wood for their untiring efforts in the
past in making our annual Reunions a
source Of qualification and pleasure TO us
in lifes' evening. Let us show our an
probation Of the honors bestored by a
united rally in the good old town Sep
TENDER 9TH and Sth.
LEROY SHAW, AdjutaBt,
III. NJ. HAYDEN, Commander.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-30

A reunion was held at Oak Park,
Saturday, July IS, in honor Of the birth
day Of Mrs. Sarah Bonafeld, she being
50 years old. There we're 81 persons
present, Mrs. J. s. Graham Of Spokane.
Wash, Miss Julia Bonafeld, lately re-
turned from China, Mrs. WILDER Posten
and family Of Morgantown, Mrs. Jennie
Bonafeld, Hugh Bonafeld and family.
Guy Bonafeld and family and Bert
Hartman and family, all Of Tunne,ton,
Forest Hutton and ismily Of Huttons-
vile, George Hartman and daughter
Leslie Of Terra Alta, Bruce Falkenstine
and family Of Terra Alta, Bert Gibson
and family Of Masontown. Foster and
Arnold Hartman and families Of King
wood.
The day was spent In q sociable, good
time, and much enjoyed by all present.
The large taad1 \6ed with good things
70 esiSum enjoyed by all.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-30
Should be Condemnsd by All Fair
Minded People


Editor Argus:
As citizen OF the county OF Preston
and one who believes that every man,
woman and child has a right to worship
under their own vine and fig tree accord
ing to the dictates OF their own conscience,
religiously and politically, without die
tation from any living human being,
want to enter a vigorous protest OF con-
domination against the scurrilous and
brutal attack on Mr.. John A. Mcdaniel
and his estimable family by the Terra
Alta Republican and its correspondent
No excuse can be formulated in expla-
nation of this brutal attack. And / am
previously surprised to see Editor l.. V.
Reed, man who breaches through his
editorial columns (if not the creation of
his own brain) high ideals and the sancti-
ty OF the home, to open the columns OF
his paper and make them the personal
and political sewerage for creatures who
wish to vent their splenetic filth upon
those who have the courage to do their
own thinking i'm the open market that
all may hear.
What crime has John Mcdaniel com.
mitted that he and his family should be
so foully assailed by one whose only claim
to condemnation is that he was at one
time political boss whose dense ig-
norance OF the teachings OF Republican
form OF government gave him the authori-
tY to condemn and execute those who
scorned his authority to do their political
thinking.
Under the political regime OF VIM. NJ.
o. Dawson it was the custom to condemn
and anathamatize every Republican who
dared to go contrary to the political die
tum as laid down by Dawson and his
ring. When Dawson left the county his
cloak fell upon the shoulders OF men VINO
had been tutored in the Dawson school
OF politics, who, through ignorance, or
stubbornness, failed to grasp the evolution
of mankind from machine politics to in
dependent thinking. This is the only
crime that John Mcdaniel has committed
thousands OF others are guilty OF the
same crime in Preston) against the
vicious and corrupt political ring which
has dominated politics in this county for
years.
The creature who has made the brutal
assault on John Mcdaniel and his family
is we'll known. The ear marks are 80
palpably plain that the novice can detect
the Teutonic blood coursing through his
veins. And let me admonish him in the
sacredness OF his own home TO ask him
self the question: Gam and my family
immune from critlcismY' He may
possibly discover many who may reply
IN the negative.
Simply because John Mcdaniel has
exercised his God-given right TO espouse
the tenets Of the political party Of his
choice he and his family must be piIloried
by brutal political boss. 5hamei Shame
JUSTICE.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-30
GETTING SCARED

THE Importance Of CARRYING forward
DIR. Hatfield's program is hardly more
important than the imperative necessity
OF preventing the Watson machine from
seizing the reins of the state government, +"
remarks the Parkersburg Dispatch News.
The hyphenated contemporary for OBJ
vious reasons omits TO outline the Hat
field program. So far the Hatfield pro-
gram consists in creating new offices and
increasing the state expenditures, which
up to the present date exceeds that
OF the Glasscock administration by some
5000, 900 per year. The last year OF the
Glasscock administration was the most
extravaganza in the history of the state.
Is it any wonder the Dispatch-N is
getting scared at the handwriting on the
wall? The extravaganza OF the Hatfield
administration Is unparalleled.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-30

When the returns from the joint pri-
mary were announced THE ARGUS called
attention to the return of the old ring to
power, insofar as the nomination of the
ticket could return it. Every candidate
nominated is a standpatter of the old
school. That the old ring interpreted
the nomination of the standpatters az an
invitation to take hold OF the reins and
settle down in the saddle is confirmed by
the Preston Republicans attack upon
Col. John A. Mcdaniel. They were not
satisfied by attacking Mr.. Mcdaniel per-
sonally, but they must attack his family.
The attack upon Mr.. Mcdaniel and
family will be condemned by all fair
minded people regardless OF political
affiliations. 1t is brutal in the extreme
and cannot be excused on any ground,
and will lose the ring hundreds of votes
in the coming election.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-30

Business is eood-au OF our merchants
are doing a fine business. The MI
stores the more business, or at least thai
seems to be the case here.
The Ruthbell Lumbe, company have
shut down their mill in order TO get their
bridge built across the river, which will
soon he completed. The people Of this
company are as nice lot Of people -
ever were known of. A number OF them
are church-going people and good workers
in the church. Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis and
several OF their people on the opposite
side OF the river are also good workers In
the church. Many strangers from away
visit the place frequently. They are
men who represent capital. We have
men here members OF the Albright Coal
company, whom am told represent .
large amount Of capital. They seem 70 be
business men Of ability. They are very
sociable and are fine gentlemen and We
welcome all such enterprising men TO
our midst. These gentlemen are stop
ping at Il. w. Mason's hotel. Mr.. and
Mrs. Mason know how TO treat people
TO make them feel pleasant and at home.
Mr.. Mason is doing good business. He
is hustler and good entertainer which
all goes to serve the public.
Us. Pulliam is building a fine dwelling
here. Mr.. Pulliam is man when he
does thing he does it right. He has
the best of everything-perhaps the best
carpenter in the county-O. G. Gale.
The coal company has let the contract
Of building five houses to Walker Mene-
fee. A part OF the material for building
is already put on the ground, 30 you see
this town is for going right ahead. Every
man that is able to work can have all
the work he can do at fair price.
Real estate here is advancing in value
by jumps. Every house and shanty is
occupied. Some men who walk to and
from their work can't get houses in town.
This is one Of the best towns on the M.
& X. line, except the coal mines, for the
laboring man.
The health OF our people is fairly good.
Not much sickness at this time. We
think we can boast of having as good
aud attentive Doctor as there is in this
county. This is great inducement to
people who contemplate locating here.
l saw one of the largest and one of
the biggest hearted farmers and his
wife pass through here yesterday in
their car in the person of Mr.. and Mrs.
Benjamin AMMAN of Cuzzart.
OF course you want to know how politics
stand here. 1t is conceded that our
worthy and honorable VIM. G.. Brown
will succeed himself with larger majori-
ty than before.
We are truly sorry that DIR. Pratt has
refused to run on the Bull Moose ticket
for the legislature.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-30
independence

Miss Jessie Fortney, who has been
visiting near Gladesville, returned home
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. j. Walls spent Sum
day with his mother near Three Fork.
Mr.. Jacob Matlick from Kahoka,
Missouri, has been visiting his cousins
John Newman and family.
Miss May Mathews from Halleck, spent
Sunday at the home of b. j. Fortney.
John La Rue and wife have gone to
Detroit, Michigan, to make their future
home.
Mrs. Roberts of Delslow, is visiting
at III. A. Bailey's.
Guy Rodeheaver and Misses Lena
Shrader and Mildred Bailey attended
campmeeting Sunday at Gordon.
Miss Pauline Sheets is suffering with a
severe case of tonsilitis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Squires are reiolc-
ing over the arrival OF little daughter
at their home.
Mrs. Clay Smith and daughters of
Bridgeport, Ohio, and Mrs. Earl Smith
oil Newburg, spent the day last Thursday
the guests of Miss Ora Newman.
Mrs. James Golf, who has been visiting
her home at Blaine, returned home last
week.
Iadock Lanhan, near Independence,
had two fine cows killed by lightning
Sunday morning.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-30

On Friday, July 10th . surprise party
was given Mrs. Rebecca Dewitt Martin
Of Beech Run Hill in honor of her Goth
birthday by her children, grandchildren
and Observation-Disclosures.
Mrs. Martin is the widow OF the late
Samuel Martin and was a daughter OF
John Dewitt, for whom the little town OF
Johnstown, Md, was named. She had
one brother, Rev. Joseph Dewitt OF
Johnstown, Md; and two sisters, Tena,
wife Of 4. G. Metheny; and Susan, wife
of Michael Kalbaugh OF westernport,
Md. They are Of French descent on the
Dewitt side and Mrs. Martin is the only
one living OF the entire Dewitt family.
Her mother died when she was only four
weeks old and she was taken to the home
OF her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Hart
man. Mrs. Martin raised a family of six
children and lost two in infancy. She
gave her Oldest son TO her country. He
was killed at Cold Harbor June 8, 1864.
She has been hard working woman
all her life until few years ago and il
stout and hearty and gets around well fol
one OF her age. The affair was a complete
surprise in every sense OF the word az
Mrs. Martin knew nothing OF it until the
people began coming in and kept coming
until nearly noon, everybody loaded with
good things to eat, and then she realized
it was all in her honor. Dinner wa,
served at IL o'clock on large table ar.
ranged inthe shade of big apple tree
After the meal was finished some excellent
music was rendered.
Among those present were: e. c.
Martin. wife and two children, Col. A.
@. Titchenel, Marshall Harmed, wife and
three children, Mesdames Jessie Miller
Edward Harmed, Melroy SYpolt and
wife, Misses Mary Sypolt, Verno Martin,
Alta Bishop, Mary Martin, Mrs. Grant
Bishop and two children, Allison Harmed
wife and three children, Chas. Formar
and wife, Mrs. l.. n. Martin, G. W.
Martin and wife, Jacob and Albert Mar
tin, Mrs. Cora DeBerry and family, Mrs
Albert Horribly, Audrey Martin Elliott
Earl Gibson, III. G. Martin, Oscar Moore
Earl Forman, Mrs. Chauncy Martin ant
son Junior, Tony Martin, wife and two
sons, Joseph Dewitt and wife, Joe
Titchenell, wife and grandson, Bennit
Martin Jr.
Those who had charge OF the affair de-
serve much credit. Everybody present
voted the dav one OF the most enjoyable
they had ever spent and all wished Mrs
Martin many more happy birthdays.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-30
Fire at Rosamont

On Wednesday, July 22nd the tippIe of
the Rosemont Coal company at Rose
mont this state, was completely destroy
ed by fire. The origin Of the blaze is not
known but is thoughtto have been caused
by short circuit Of the electric arc
wires Mr.. James A. Haislip, supcrin-
tendent Of the Rosemont mine, worked
his men to advantage and by hard
effort managed 10 save the lrestle-way
leading 10 the tipple. Work in the mine
was resumed Monday and the tipple will
be rebuilt Immediately.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-30
To Fine prunks $50

In the future il will cost $50 II you are
srraigned in police court on the new
charge Of "Catlettsburg Intoxication, -
in Huntington. This announcement was
made last week by Judge Null. Several
men were arraigned for drunkenness. OF
each the judge asked where he secured
bic liquor. They answered CaIlettsbure.
To these Judge Null said:
IL will cost you $25 this time. In the
future IL win cost $50 TO become drunk
in CatIettsburg and become nuisance IN
Huntington.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-30
HONOR ROLL

S'NSN TWILL
Subscribers of THE ARGUS to whom
'eturn thanks for the remittance Il
nave sent in since our last edition:
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Mrs. Grace Wilson, Pittsburgh.
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DIR. w. Fl. Post, Masontown.
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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-30

The Republican press is devoting too
much sympathetic space to Congressman
Kindel Of Colorado, who quit the Demo-
cratic party. The failure of Mr.. Kindel
to get a committee appointment that he
was after and the public patronage that
he could not secure is alleged to have
been the cause OF Kindel moving over TO
the Republican side OF the house. And
for this move our Republican contempt
raries insist on browning him as a patriot !
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-30

In opening his columns 10 the scav-
enger, editor l.. V. Reed has created the
impression that the high class vaudeville
what circuit furnishes the dope2) which
he has been exhibiting through the edi-
torial columns Of the Republican was q
ruse TO attract the crowd. Might as well
drop your vaudeville, Bro. Reed, and
cater 70 the old ring for business.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-30

Every time a carp breathes, says the
Springfield Republican, cit moves 1886
bones and muscles; its veins number
4,8Z9." win the Springfield Republican
please advise us az 10 what specie Of the
calamity bowling family il belongs? In
Preston we have rare specie Of the
carping family which we are anxious 10
label for the Smithsonian.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-30

With prosperity running in from the
Tour corners Of the globe the Grafton
sentinel bewails and insists that in some
lar of land there are "hard times," but
admits that 1t cannot convince the rail-
road employs that times are not good.
II - not the only calamity bowler that IL
not accepted a. authority.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-30

Every county in the state where the
Progresaives agreed 10 a joint primary
with the Republicans the result has been
thst IN every case tbe Republican has
been nominated and the Progressive de-
ieated. OF course a large number Of the
Progressivez remained away from the
primaries.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-30

The State Journal finds that with q
loophoie' you cannot prohibit the
transportation from Marietta 70 Parkers-
burg Jug or case Of that which paints
landscapes in your brain. what il the
State journals remedy Of taking the loop
out Of the hole? II can count on us az
volunteer
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-30
Choosing Between . Motor Ger end
A Bahv

In the August Woman's Home Com
panion Juliet Wilbor Tomkins, writing
a story entitled The Little Home" pre-
sents character who is perplcxed as
follows:
81 can't decide whether J will bay a
motor car OF adopt baby. The car
would probably be more comfort 20 me.
hut could run the baby myself. I
should choose one with IL teeth al
through they're more durable
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-30

The Progressives Of the Second con
gressional district have nominated Sena.
tor Noah George Keim for congress. Mr..
Klein is . resident Of Elkins and il en-.
gaged In the insurance business. He
announces he viii make an active cam
paign.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-30

Col. Teddy Roosevelt has gone into
training to head the band of calamity
bowling. Teddy never could tolerate any
one 10 usurp his prerogative of being the
whole cheese.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-30

With the Progressives at home de-
nsnding him 10 run for governor and
those outside the home line protesting
vigorously against bis running, is truly
condition and not a theory that con-
ironts Col. T. Roosevelt. And il is going
10 take the dextenty Of an expert At side
stepping 70 avoid = voyage up the his
torie salt river stream.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-30

The svidity with which Col. Theodore
Roosevelt has entered the New York
gubernatorial campaign would indicate
that ne has some hopes Of supersedinp
Boss Bill Barnes.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-30

All persons are notified not 10 throw
bottles, cans or other rubbish on the
vacant lot adjoining the sherifrs ocfIie.
Anyone found guilty Of this oGensc will
be prosecuted 10 the full extent Of the
law.
ii. FOSTER HARTMAN, Sheriff,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-30

VIII some one tell us where that Mr.
Wilson, who used 20 be minister N
Mexico. is sojourning? We hear that
tho Wilson he "sassed'' is still doing
business at the old stand.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-30

The uncalIed for and vicious attack Of
the old ring member on Col. John A.
Mcdaniel IL one which will be condemned
By every iair-minded person. Tie ring
cannot win by such tactics.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-30

Walter Stewart having resigned, Minnie
Kendall Lowtber has assumed editorial
charge Of the West Union Record. We
congratulate the new management and
wish Il snccess.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-30

The wheat in Kansas is reported to be
So thick and tall that the farmers are
getting lost in it. What an excellent
place 10 store away the calamity howlers.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-30

Is it TO be understood that the old ring
has selected the Preston Republican as
the medium through which it is to dump
its calumny upon the publicP
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-30

The school Of science has announced
that optimism prolongs life, while pessi.
mism shortens this vale OF tears. VIII
the calamity brethren take heed?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-30

1t is said that Bro. Ogden of the In
telligencer, is the real Pancho Villa of
the Hatfield administration.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-30

Why has the old ring begun to assail
Col. John A. Mcdaniel 30 violently? Be-
cause he refused to accept its orders.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-30

IL is up to the voters to get their ballots
ready and take another shot at the old
ring. The Preston Republican announces
its return to life.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-30

The pessimists declare that man who
Is honest cannot hope to rise in politics,
which explains why so many men do not
take the fight.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-30

The Clarksburg Exponent's industrial
edition was hummer, which reflects
credit alike upon the town and paper.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-30

California's volcano has nothing on
the Hatfield volcano, which bursts forth
every now and then and chases an old
face back to the farm.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-30

The old ring tactics cannot come back
In this county. The intelligence of the
people forbid it.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-30

Col. Tom Hodges nomination has
furnished Charles Brooks Smith some
excellent dope for his vivid imagination.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-30

Senator Penrose's threat to publish
some OF the "unwritten history" has moi
made John Lind out OF Teddy.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-30

The hum OF industry always did drown
the voice OF the calamity bowler. Let
'em hunt
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-30

Even the filtration proposition did not
90 to suit the Wheeling Intelligencer.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-30

A member Of the old ring has begun I,
show his teeth and snarl viciously.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-30
OUR WASHINGTON LETTER

Democratic Congregational Nomins-
tIons Have All Been Made--Mors
Witnesses Examined In the Dayton
Impeachment chsress-Ssnstos
Goff SsId TO DO Seeking Taylor
George for RspubIIesn Nomination
for Congress In tho Second District
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-30

What is that rumbling we hear from
Charleston?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-30

Let us hope that Gov. Hatfield did not
want to substitute Bill Dawson for Charley
Hogg.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-30

OBTAINING character was one of the
ftfSee of the old ring. That's why the
people Kicked it out.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-30

A fellow who has tried both declares
that marrying a good cook lasts longer
than love.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-30

Can you make a person good by legis
lation7
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-30

Make Money In Fox Farms.
FOX farming IL growing Industry
ia southern Yukon.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-30
klNcwoop. JULY 80

DEMO CRATIC TICKET
Election Tuesday, November 3. 1914
CONGRESSIONAL TICKET
For Congress
At Large-T. Z. Hodges. OF Monongalia.
LIST Dist.-M. NJ. Nicely. of Marion.
End Dist. WIN. G. Brown, OF Preston.
Bird Dist. Adam B. Littlepage, Kanawha.
9TH Dist. -JohnM NJ. Hamilton. of Calhoun.
9th Dist. George 1. Neal, OF Cabell.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-07-30

". FomEa HARrMAN, sherIa.