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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-08
ANOTHER FJZZIE

The Kingwood Argus, whose editor
was another man given position by the
late session OF the Publishers Association
in Parkersburg, is still another able news
paper to entirely ignore the organization.
If this indifference keeps on we hope the
press OF the State loses all of its legal adj
vertising-a matter which is threatened. -
State Journal.
While we feel the sting of the above
criticism most keenly, at the same time
we must confess that in a measure it is
warranted. There are extenuating cir
cumstances, however, connected with our
failure to make editorial mention last
week that we hope will convince the
State Journal that our whole soul is in
the movement. In the first place, we
are but mere tyro in the editorial col
umn. We were so overwhelmed with
the great honor conferred upon us, an
honor that we are not unmindful that we
do not deserve, that we could not find
words to adequately convey TO the
brethren OF the press our sincere and
heartfelt thanks tor this undeseryed
honor. We have thought, and rightly
80, that our place is private in the
ranks. In that position we feel more at
ease and can assure our brethren that at
the word OF command we shall always be
found ready to advance to the firing line.
1t is no discredit for us to admit that
such editors as the State Journal have
forgotten more about newspaperdom than
we can hope to know, and it necessarily
follows that such novices as ourself must
look TO such editors for leadership.
Once more we want to assure the
brethren how fully we appreciate the
honor thus conferred, and guarantee
them that we stand ready and willing,
nay, anxious, TO do everything in our
power to further the success of the Pub.
fishers Association, and any failure on
our part must be ascribed 10 not know
ing how and not 70 Indifference on our
part. We have donned the Publishers
Association harness and await the crack
OF the yhip.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-08
They Sure Raise Some Fine Fruit In
Preston County, We Are Told

Some OF the Preston county friends OF
the Sentinel have been telling OF the
splendid fruit that is raised in that county,
but seeing is believing. Judge Fortney
raises some splendid fruit over there but
as he has not sent the Sentinel office any
specimens, it is impossible TO pass expert
opinion on it. There has been so much
good Taylor county fruit offered for eat
ing this year, that the office force feels
capable of passing on any kind OF fruit
George Reed of Kingwood. has sent
his mother, Mrs. Alex Reed of this city,
a huge apple that tips the scales at Is
ounces. This is surely corker and if
those Preston county folks can produce
such fruit as that, they have right to
brag about it. Preston county folks swear
by their tree spraying equipment and
find it is the greatest weapon OF defense
Tor the rchardist.-Grafton Sentinel.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-08

Dan l.. Wotring was born October ~,
1879. and a son OF John w. and Jemima
(Adam) Wotring. Dan stayed with his
parents, working on the farm during the
summer and attended public school i'm
winter until he was 81 years OF age, at
which time he started out for himself,
working on sawmill for r. ChafIee and
The Carmel Manufacturing company for
three years, during which time saved
enough money TO take him through coll
lege. In September 1903 he entered the
Mountain State Business College at
Parkersburg, graduating from that col
lege May 10, 1904, and accepted position
with Pugh 81 Beavers Grocery company
Mt Terra Alta as shipping clerk. In
February 1909 he was promoted TO book
keeper for the same firm, which position
he has held ever since and has proven to
he successful business man and com
petent bookkeeper.
June III, 1907 MIR. Wotring was married
to Daisy j.. MethenY, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph M. Metheny of Terra
Alta. They have one son, Joseph William,
age three years. Dan is consistent mem
Der of the Methodist church, and belongs
TO the order of odd Fellows and Knights
OF Pythias. He is total abstainer and a
selfmade man, and has served one term
as recorder, also one term as councilman
OF the town of Terra Alta. Having
college education and eight years expert
ence in bookkeeping, he is fully equipped
and capable of taking care of the office of
the county court, and If elected will give
his entire time and attention to the af-
fairs OF the office 10 which he now aspires.
Mr.. Wotring is worthy of your considera-
ton
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-08
OUR CANDIDATES

The ARGUS desires TO direct attention
, 10 the Democratic candidates for county
and legislature, and invites comparison
between them and the Republican can
ddates. 1t feels that they will not suffer
by comparison.
Mr.. l.. w. TURNKEY, the candidate for
clerk of the circuit court, is well qualified
to fill this Office with credit 10 himself
and TO the entire satisfaction of the pub
lie. He comes of one of the oldest and
best known families of the county-a
family that has never held public Office.
Mr.. Turnkey did not seek the nomina-
tion--he was simply drafted. No mis-
take will be made in electing Lew TURNKEY
clerk of the circuit court.
The nominee for clerk OF the county
court, MIR. Daniel l.. Wotring, is one of
those young men who has made a name
Tor himself in the business world by
sheer perseverance until today he takes
his rank as one of the best accountants
in the county. He is a gentleman of
pleasing personality and one who makes
friends whenever thrown in contact with
his fellowmen. He is one of the sons
that Preston feels proud of. Like Mr..
TURNKEY, he did not seek the nomination.
Messrs. Bert I. Gibson and Charles +.
Dodge, the candidates for the legislature.
are so well known to the people of Pres
ton that it is quite difficult for The ARGUS
to say anything that would add to their
popularity with the people of the county.
They are both practical farmers. In fact
they were reared on the farm. They
stand in the front rank OF progressive
farmers OF this county. They would
make ideal representatives of the people.
1t is time the farmer was recognized.
Among the Republicans it has almost
become custom to send lawyers and
bankers to the legislature. The farmers
OF Preston county have now an oppor-
tunity to send two practical farmers TO
Charleston If they will do it. They have
the votes to send Gibson and Dodge to
the Legislature If they support them with
their ballots. Messrs. Gibson and Dodge
are both eminently qualified by educa-
ton and experience to fill the Office OF
legislator. SO far as we know, Mr..
Dodge has never held public office. Mr..
Gibson has been member of our county
court for two terms, and his associates
on the court paid him the high honor of
electing him president for the two terms
MIR. Gibson's record as a county commits
sioner is open for inspection. A more
honest and conscientious member has
never been on the court. That he worked
faithfully for the interests of the tax
payers is conceded fact. II the farmers
and workingmen want to send men to
the legislature who are identified with
their interest, men who will legislate for
the masses, and not the classes, they
will send Bert L. Gibson and Charles +.
Dodge to the legislature.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-08
j nkins-kelIey

On Thursday morning October /, 1914,
at tie Presbyterian manse in Kingwood,
the marriage of Clarence w. Jenkins
and Venichia Kelley both of Albright,
was solemnIzed by Rev Frank NJ. Patter.
son. Besides the happy young principals
those present at the marriage were: Mr..
James Kelley, Mr.. and Mrs. Horner
Miller, Mrs. Stuck, Miss Mary Stuck and
Mr.. Earl Lantz. Mr.. Jenkins is the son
of Chas. +. J. and Jane jenkins of AL
bright and his wife is the daughter OF
James and Lizzie Kelley of the same
place. Following the ceremony the
young groom and his bride left for a
wedding tour by AUTO to points in Somer-
set county, Pa. They will make their
future home at Morgantown. The con-
CALCULATIONS and best wishes of host of
friends follow them.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-08
Our east Side Man

Our people are very sangunc over the
favorable prospect Of filling the places of
trust with good officers at the coming
election in November, ~ high order OF
men have been named by the different
parties from which To- select. While we
are not nor never have been very pro-
nounced in our political affiliations. ion
fact, partisan politics have no longer any
place in this locality. Men Of endown.
ment alone, are considered, and livcly
interest is manifest, especially ~ regards
the sending Of our very best men 10
represent us in the House of Delegates
While the East Side may well boz proud
Of both her candidates yet, IL is the con-
census OF opinion here that there can be-
no mistake in tho election Of G. r. Dolce
TO I'LL this important place. ~ he IL a
progressive young man OF sterling quail
ties, highly capable, a successful fauncr
and maintains the very best citizenship
among The people with whom he has 10
do. Mr.. Dodge has convictions Of bis
own and stands firmly by them, and his
attitude toward the very measures that
so vitality concern the masses. renders
him most desirable candidate for This
important Office. A CITIZEN.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-08
Nitrate OF soaa on Old M,.aovv.

On an old meadow which has not bcen
properly iertilized top dressing of nitrate
OF soda'is almost certain to show very}
marked results. The farmer is likely to
be so enthusiastic over the showing made
that he at once conclupes that nitrogen
is the one factor needed to make his hay
crop profltale one. Right here lies ,he
danger. While the first application of
nitrate Of soda may show these marked
results, 1t is not by any means safe to
conclude that nitrogen is the only element
offertility needed. Repeated applications
OF nitrate of soda may soon result i'm no
apparent benefit aud even result i'm a
final condition worse than the origina
condition. The first application of nitrate
OF soda shows such marked results be-
cause there is marked deficiency of
nitrogen in the soil; but there IS sufficient
OF the other fertilizing elements, particu-
larry phosphorus and potassium. to
balance the nitrogen used The increased
crop yields from the use OF nitrate OF soda
make an increased drain upon the avail
able phosphorus and potassium OF the
soil. No effort being made TO replace
these elements thus removed, the time
very soon comes when no response is re-
ceived from the application of nitrate OF
soda, because the phosphoric acid and
potash have been depleted, or, in other
words, are the limiting factors. As a
rule, where nitrate of soda is used as
fertilizer it is safe principle to use in
connection with it some form of phosphor-
Gus and potassium, having in mind
permanent results rather than temper
AIRY increase due TO the nitrate OF soda.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-08
Rural School Day Proclamation

Governor Hatfield, cooperating with
State Superintendent Shawkev, has issued
a proclamation designating Friday, Oc-
tober 23rd as Rural School Day. All
West Virginians in any way interested
in rural schools are requested to meet al
their respective school houses on this
| day to discuss some of the most pressing
needs of the rural schools and to suggest
ways and means of improving them.
The State Department of Schools will
issue program TO be used on this oc-
casion.
Doubtless this action will meet with
general approval among all rural districts
In this state. For the past several years,
strenuous efforts have been made to i'm
prove school buildings and grounds,
provide libraries, secure better instruc-
ton, and to make the rural school such
as our country boys and girls merit. No
doubt the school officers have done the
best they could under the circumstances
to meet the educational needs of these
country boys and girls; but in spite of
everything that has been done the fact is
that our rural schools taken as a whole
are in sad plight even today. Here
and there you will find good school
house on suitable grounds, properly
equipped and with a good teacher i'm
charge; and yet in many other places a
dingy, ricketty, ugly building; small,
rocky, steep grounds; scanty, out-of-d date
equipment, and poorly paid teachers.
We may say that the good country schools
represent the exceptional rather than
the general condition. A very large
number of the rural schools in West
Virginia remind one of friendIess,
neglected, orphan child
What have been the results? MANY
country youths have grown up with very
scant education. Large numbers of them
have fiocked to the cities for employment
or for amusement. Some have succeeded /:
othere have tailed. The country needs
them; the cities are crowded with them.
Also many whole families have moved
to the cities in order that they might
have better educational advantages for
their children.
What shall be done? Shall we neglect
the country school longer? The people
pay their taxes to support these country
schools. What can be done to make
them meet the needs of the country
people2 The purpose Of Rural School
Day is to give the people an opportunity
to meet together to discuss ways and
means of improving the rural schools.
Such discussion is particularly fitting
now that we are approaching a regular
session Of the state legislature. Doubt.
less every senator and delegate elected in
November will be willing TO vote for any
changes in our school laws that the
country people themselves want. Go TO
your school houses on Rural School Day
and talk the situation over with your
neighbors. Come to some agreement il
possible on what ought to be- done. Then
let the Governor, the State Superinten-
dent and your representative in the lcgis.
lature know your wishes.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-08
No lime FOR Partisan Poll,los

We invite the Republican Congressman
who have been blocking the Administra-
tons vigorous efforts 10 befriend com.
merce and industry in the European war
crisis 10 the following paragraph in the
Boston Advertiser, Republican paper:
1--WE regret that we have heard hints
from Washington, in the past fcw days,
10 the effect that some ambitious but not
unusually gifted Republican Congress
men have made their plans 10 fight the
administration bin. and to expose some
Of its glazing blunders Our friendly
advice ~ such marplots would be 81 con-
suit their own constituents first We
believe that the popular demand for an
immediate outlet and avenue 10 new
markets for American goods. and Tor new
routes Of supply 10 this country, in such
products AZ the United States now lacks.
because Of the war Of the nations, in
practically irresistible. Any Congress
man who for purely partisan reasons AZ.
tempts 10 block the plans Of the admins.
tratlon, viii probably emerge from his
popular chast isement a wiser II a sadder
man."
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-08
For the Legislature
Bruceton Mills, October 3. 49,

Bruceton Mills, October 3, 1914.
Editor Argus:
wish to say few words in behalf of
&. +, Dodge, candidate for House of
Delegates for the East Side.
In the first place Mr.. Dodge strikes us
favorably, because he is, like many of
us, farmer.
He is also well known over the county
as one OF the prominent school teachers,
having taught some Is or 20 years.
But the most important thing to us is
that he is known TO be strictly honest
and can be relied upon TO do what he
says he will do.
The platform on which he stands no
one can object to.
80 l take pleasure i'm saying to the
voters OF Preston county, vote for Dodge
and you will never regret it.
REPUBLICAN.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-08

Those who believe in the Wilson policy
Of peace in this country should vote for
members Of congress who will support
Wilson. Today We are at peace with the
world, due 10 the Wilson "watcbful wait
ing" which was laughed at by the
Jingoes who were clamoring for war with
Mexico. But there are thousands OF
mothers today who are praying and
thanking God that there was a Woodrow
Wilson at the head Of this nation TO pre-
vent the sacrifice Of their dear sons. and
it is their prayer that men shall be re.
turned 70 congress TO hold up the hands
Of President Wilson.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-08

story of how he conducted the one he
held for 10 years and from which he
drew more than $50, 900. Not only does
the evidence show that he knew the law
was being violated by his friends, the
lessees Of the fur-seal islands, but it also
shows that he disregarded a report made
by his own special agent, stating that the
law was being violated, and substituted
for it another report made at his request
stating that there was no violation. It
shows that he tried to have new
contract awarded for 20 years more.
when it was well known that at the rate
the seal herd had been depleted during
the last 20 years another similar period
would make the seal extinct.
Although he drew almost $40. 900 from
the treasury as an employee ofthe govern
ment, the services of Mr.. Bowers were
considered so undesirable that one Of the
earliest acts Of the new secretary OF COM
merce was TO ask for his resignation. not
even being willing TO permit him to serve
out the few remaining months Of his
term. With him went about all his as.
sociates in the Bureau Of Fisheries. Sec
rotary Redfield stating that their mental
attitude seemed 10 be inbarmonious with
the act Of Congress The law which he
had sworn to uphold is shown by the
testimony 30 have been violated with his
knowledge and approval. He had even
tried 90 have the reports Of his own
special agents amended % prevent placing
on record his official knowledge OF the
violation Of the law. He had tried 10
continue the contract system Of seal kill
ing with all the abuses and violations Of
law be well knew attended It, He had
seen the seal herd reduced in 20 years
from 100000 10 about 1873 900 and had
known Of the killing Of thousands Of
yearlings and female seals, both Of which
are protected by law and which was the
immediate cause Of the reduction in the
size Of the herd.
This is his record in the Office 10 which
Stephen y. Elkins had him appointed.
Would II be any better II Senator Davis
Bikins should have him put into Congress?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-08
Statement

OF the ownership, management, cir
culation, etc., required by the Act of
August "a, 1912, of The West Virginia
Argus published weekly at Kingwood,
w. Va. for October l, 1914.
Editor. Business Manager. ETC., j. T.
Spahr, Kingwood, w. Va. Owner, VIM
q. Brown, Kingwood, w. Va. Known
bondholders, etc., none.
j. L. SPAHR, Editor.
Sworn TO and subscribed before me
this 3Oth day of Sept. 1914.
+. NJ. MURDOCH,
(Seal) Notary Public.
My commission expires Aug. 10, 1921.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-08

The one thing that should appeal 10
every patriotic citizen is that President
Woodrow Wilson is the one man who has
ayerted war in this country. And when
they think Of the terrible war now raging
in Europe they must thank God that we
have a Woodrow Wilson in the preaden-
tlai chair The American people should
sustain him by voting for members Of
congress who will stand by the Wilson
policy Of peace. In the words Of the
immortal Lincoln it is dangerous 20 swap
horses 10 crossing the stream.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-08
The Farmers Choice

TOWNSVILLE, October 5. 1914.
Please allow me space to say to the
voters of this county that G. +. Dodge is
just the sort of man we have been look
ing for to send to Charleston.
Are we not sending too many lawyers,
bankers and doctors2 Sure we are!
Let us throw aside our political preiu-
dices and vote for the mai who will
properly represent us.
Keep your eye on Dodge He has
hay. in his hair and is going to run
like scared steer. FARMER.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-08

Further evidence that the country is on
the verge Of the business revival. 10
which 10 has been looking forward since
The outbreak oi the war, comes from
New York, where applications for charity
decreased 10 per cent in September, COM
pared with August. New York is almost
invariably first 70 feel depression, and il
is there, also, that the revival is frst
manifest. w Washington Herald
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-08
OUR WASHINGTON LETTER

Congress Continues In Session With
the Possibility OF an Adjournment
Within the Next Week or Two
Congressman Brown Would Like
to be Out In His District but viii
Not Neglect His Public Dutie, for
Sake OF Political Campaign
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-08
Taxpayers

Notice is hereby given that the UNDER
signed will be at the following places ON
dates named, 1914, for the purpose of re-
cciviug taxes
Herring, October Is, forenoon.
Bun Run, October 10, afternoon.
Mas0ntoWn, October lG all day.
keedsVille, October H., ali day.
otephenburg, October 20, lOtO1I a. IN
Sinclair, October 20, afternoon.
Marques, October 81, forenoon.
Evansville, October u, afternoon.
frIlowsvllle, October %, forenoon.
Denver, October -, afternoon.
no"esville, October %, afternoon.
function. October q. all day.
Cuzzart October 26, afternoon.
Cherry Grove, October 27 forenoon.
Hazeltou, October ~ afternoon.
Glade Farms, October %. forenoon
Cuiton Mills, October 2S. afternoon
BranGonville, October 20. forenoon.
BrucetOn Mills, October 20. afternoon
Plsgah, October 30, forenoon.
Hudson. October 30. afternoon.
valley Point October 81, forenoon.
lerra AHA, November 3 and 4.
Cranesvillc November 3.
Erwin, November 6.
hoWlesburg, November Z. Will have
Reno, Portland and Union books.
Eglou, November g.
Aurora, November 40.
Ambiersburg, November II.
Albright November ~.
Couuth, November l3.
Newburg, November as.
Independence, November H..
9ladcsville, November rs.
Victoria, November 80.
Austin, November 20.
Mannheim, November 81
AZ which time and places a discount OF
Two and One half Percent will be allowed
to all persons who pay the whole amount
OF their taxes in cash.
Section Of Chapter 5 Of Acts Of fo0f.
Interest ut the rate of Ten Percent nor
annum on The amount Of each fax KIN
shall be added thereto from said rat dav
Of January until payment.
II. FOSTER HARruAS, Sheriff.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-08
County Ticket

For House Of Delegates-B. I. Gibson,
OF Valley District.
For House of Delegates-Charles f.
Dodge, of Portland District.
For Clerk of the County Court-D. l..
Wotring. OF Portland District.
For Clerk of the Circuit Court Il. w.
Turnkey, of Lyon District.
ForCounty Superintendent of Schools
+. w. 0. Bolyard, of Reno District.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-08

In view Of The further lack Of details
We must assume that the failure Of the
Wheeling Intelligencer TO coax Congress
man Nicely 70 Announce the Wheeling
postmaster must BE- taken az decline In
the power Of the trust organs.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-08

The Lincoln Mirror published At Sis
terswlle' is on our desk. n the first issue
can he taken a. criterion II should
grow 70 manhood. THE ARocs welcomes
u 10 the fold and wishes II well.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-08

William Barnes Of New York, has re.
signed a. chairman Of the Republican
state committee, but his activity in The
political game will be ia evidence.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-08

Col. Roosevelt should not forget that
he was awarded six cents damage in his
libel suit.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-10-08

That moving picture plant over in New
jersey is evidently oveuun BY the vet
Grams returning from the war zone re-
hearsing their heroic deeds.