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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-28
None Needed
Editor Arpns

Editor Argus:
1t was not necessary for you TO offer
an apology for the amount of space you
gave to the advocacy OF the good roads
question. On the contrary, you are de-
serving Of our profound thanks for the
vigorous way in which you have called
attention TO the all important subject
Many were not aware Of the call for the
good roads days until they received The
Argus. Your editorials calling attention
TO it and urging the people to contribute
two days to the good work has impressed
the people with the necessity Of giving
two days TO working the roads. The
Argus has started the ball to rolling and
the people will no doubt see to it that IL
is kept rolling until the sun goes down on
May 10Th. The people Of Preston should
show the rest Of the state that it's citizens
know how to handle the pick and shovel
TO get good results.
DO not relax your advocacy at urging
the people to do their duty as public
spirited citizens. WORKER.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-28
IN MEMORlAM

At a meeting OF the Democratic Con-
gressional Committee. for the 2nd Con-
gressional District, at Keyscr, in the
County OF Mineral, on the 18th day Of
May, 1914, the Chairman, Hon. j. Hop
Woods, called attention % the death.
since the last meeting OF the Committee,
of Master John j. Cornwell, Jr, the
only son OF Hon. John j. Cornwell, of
Romney, a former Chairman of the COM
mite, and subsequently State Senator
and nominee tor Governor, and suggest
ed that appropriate action be taken by
the Committee in respect thereto.
Thereupon Mr.. s. @. Young, the MEM
Der from Jefferson county, submitted the
following resolution, which was I'M
animously adopted.
Resolved, That this Committee has
learned with sincere sorrow OF the death,
since the last meeting Of the Committee,
of Master John J. Cornwell, Jr., the only
son OF our distinguished fellow-citizen.
Hon. John j. Cornwall; that the Chair
man OF this Committee prepare and trans
init to Mr.. Cornwell, through its Score
tary, Mr.. j. Sloan Kuykendall, of
Hampshire, county, expressions OF its
deep grief at the untlmely event"
Thereupon Mr.. Woods presented to
the Committee the following preamble
| and resolutions, which were unanimously
adopted:
Whereas. this Committee has learned
with ceep grief of the death, since its last
meeting, of Master John J. Cornwell, Jr.,
| aged Is years, only son OF our distinguish.
| ed fellow-citizen, Hon. John j. Corn
| well, OF Romney, former Chairman of
this Committee, and afterwards State
Senator and nominee OF the Democratic
party for Governor.
Resolved Cd That the Committee ex-
tend to Mr.. Cornwell and his family its
profound sympathy at their great be
reavement; that il has learned with
pride that deceased was promising and
delightful son; that his character was
exalted and ennobling, and that he died
without fear.
"Scarce had he need to cast his pride,
Or slough the dross of Earth;
Fen as he trod that day to God
So Walked he from his birth"
Resolved (2) That the Secretary of this
Committee transmit to Mr.. Cornwell, a
copy OF the action of the Committee in
this behalf and that leave be given TO
print the same.
A copy-Testa.
j. SLOAN KUYKENDALI, Secretary.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-28
/ am respectfully,
JACOB q. MATLICK.
Entertainment RowIesbura Hiah
School

One al the most delightful educational
events to which our River City has been
treated Tor some time, was given by the
Senior class of the High School at Town
Hall on the evening of May % before an
unusually large audience which 'evinced
the keenest appreciation OF the efforts n
the young graduates by giving frequent
applause.
The program was well.carred out and
evidenced the fact that the work of the
able principal NJ. Il. Martin, and his very
capable assistant, Miss Kathryn Tissue,
had been done diligently, conscientiously
and to distinct purpose.
The stage presented very pleasing
and effective air with its profusion OF
blooming plants, palms and cut flowers
The young graduates in their caps and
gowns and the distinguished speakers,
formed dignified and imposing back
ground to the stage setting.
The commencement orations were seven
in number, each of which received rapt
attention and hearty applause.
n ulotlhCIiNc lcdJuTC Oh JIe evening was
the prize awarded by the w. G. II. u. for
the best essay on Scientiic Temperance
to the first year High School, the success
full contestant being Miss Mabel Treute.
The exercises were delightfully."- inter.
spersed with many excellent selections
by the band and very pleasing violin solo
by Miss Margaret McCannahan, ac.
companied by her talented young sister
Irene.
The program was as follows:
Invocation, Rev. Morris; Salutatory,
Marguerite Dawson; Song, High School;
Grafton, Ruth Wheeler; Glass win. Ethel
Hooten; Music, Orchestra; Oration, Fay
Painter; Essay, Gladys Wilson; Music,
Band; Valdeictory Helen Carrico; Violin
solo, Miss McClannahan; Class address,
Rev. Claud II. King; Music, Band
Presention Of Diplomas, High School.
w. W. Shock, Eighth grade, Willis Fort.
ney; Music, Band; Address, NJ. Il. Mar
| tin
Baccalaureate sermon to the graduates
at the NJ. r.. church, Sunday evening,
May q, at SIP. m. by Rev. b. w. Roberts.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-28
Notice to Sunday senool workers

The Preston County Sunday school
convention will be held at Masontown VI
+. church July 81 aud 22 IL is important
that each district in the county hold a
convention previous TO the above date
and send delegates to the convention.
Also let us bear iu mind that we are i'm
arrears with our apportionment for state
and county funds and pay up in foil be-
fore the convention. let every Sunday
school in the county have q part in this
work and the convention will be helpful
to us all. Country schools are asked to
contribute s. 90 and town schools s. 90
TO this fund Those who have not paid
send money TO county treasurer. We
hope 30 hear from all schools in the
county so our report can be sent in full
Lou +. HAur,
County Sect. aud Treas.
Tuunelton, w. Va.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-28

At Oakland last Friday, May 22nd, j.
Ross Manown and Miss Fila Craig, botl
OF this place, were united in marriage,
Rev. Archibald Moore OF the VI. T..
church officiating The young couple
drove over to Oakland Friday afternoon
in Mr.. Manown's car, we're married and
returned home that evening. completely
surprising their many friends.
The groom is u we'll known young man
and connected with the Kingwood supply
company. The bride is daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. @. A. Craig OF near town,
and the many friends Of the young couple
wish them well.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-28
Resolutions OF Preston Lodge No.
143, Masontown, w. Va.

Since it has pleased God in his wise
providence to call by means OF death our
brother, DR.. George Alexander Hundley,
on the seventh day of May, nineteen
hundred and fourteen, to the great be-
yond, brother who was always found
at his post Of duty and one who was
always ready TO help brother in time
OF need.
BE it Resolved:
1st That, though we shall miss him
in our hall, yet we are only too glad 10
submit 10 Gods will. And we are glad
indeed that the Divine Master in his
wise providence has provided means
by which our brother when his days OF
usefulness and activity in the world and
our beloved order have ceased, can be
transplanted into that great brotherhood
where they never grow old.
End That we extend to the bereaved
family and friends our Fraternal sym
patty in the loss Of a faithful and loving
father, husband and friend.
Ord That copy of the resolutions be
sent TO The West Virginia Argus and one
to the Preston County Journal. That
one copy be sent to the bereaved family
and one copy be spread on the minutes
OF the lodge.
$. s. GALLOWAY,
T.. b. MOORE,
w. II. Posr.
Committee.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-28
E.Irmont State Normal School

The commencement exercises Of the
Fairmont Normal School will be held
Monday, June Sth. The week preceding
this date will be filed with many inter
esting features. On Monday, June lst,
the Normal chorus will give their annual
musical entertainment. The junior class
exercises will be given on June 3rd. The
inter-society contest will be held on June
9Th. The senior class exercises will be
held on the evening of June 9th. In the
afternoon on June 9Th "A baseball game
will be played between the Normal team
and the alumni team. The baccalaureate
sermon will be given Sunday, June eth,
10y DIR. A. b. Riker, of Parkersburg
Ex-Governor Glasscock will give the
commencement address.
The commencementd day exercises mark
an epoch in the educational development
and progress OF the state. The class that
graduates will be the first one to COM
plete the full two years work beyond the
four-year high school course from any
normal school in the state. This places
the courses OF the Fairmont Normal School
on par with the standard normal
schools OF other states. The diplomas
will be recognized in other states, en-
abling the holder To secure a certificate
for teaching in states other than West
Virginia, thing that has not been pos
sible heretofore.
The State Board of Regents have re-
Gently purchased tract OF twelve acres,
upon which it is planned to erect COM
plete normal schoolplant, second to none
in the country. 1t may take several years
to complete 1t. The present normal
school property has been sold, but the
use of it will be continued for one year
more.
The summer term of the normal school
will begin on Monday, June 18th. There
is certain to be large enrolment. The
term this year will be of special interest
to teachers because IF the school OF obser.
walton, which will be running during tho
entire term. 1t will enable many young
teachers to see strong teachers at work,
and also to get some idea of what really
good teaching is. All work done during
the summer term is credit work, fol
which no extra charge Is made.
Many people seem to feel that the pres.
ent year is, in many respects, the best in
the history of the normal school. a fine
spirit prevails everywhere, the faculty i,
strong and capable, the students arr
earnest and Industrious, and all seem t
cooperate in the general welfare of tine
school. The state can well be proud o
this institution. 1t has one aim, anC
that is to give the boys and girls OF tn,
state well trained teachers.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-28
Democratic County
Convention

To the Democrats Of Preston County.
A convention viii be held In the
Town Of Terra Alta, June 8, 1914, ct
II .. m, for the purpose OF naming
delegates 20 the Congressional Con-
vsntion 20 be held 81 Charles Town
for the purpose OF nominating q can
didste for Congress from the Second
West Virginia District. Each district
Will be allowed one delegate for each
hundred or fraction over Hfty votes
esst for Hon. VIM. Q. Brown 81 the
last election. A total Of twenty oil ht
delegates viii be elected. AZ the
same time delegates viii be selected
90 attend the State convention 90
nominate . candidate for Congress-
nan-st-Israe from West Virsinis,
this convention meets at Psrksrssvra,
June ~, 1914.
~. GIBSON, Chairman.
). n. WERLICH, Secretary.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-28
Resolutions

Whereas on the twentieth day Of May,
nineteen hundred and fourteen, Almighty
God, the Ruler, Savior and Creator Of
the Universe, was pleased 10 take unto
himself our friend, brother and fellow Odd
Fellow, Isaac l.. Shaher; therefore, be il
Resolved That in the passing OF our
brother from among us, Airie Lodge No.
j., has lost an esteemed brother /. o. OF.
and the community at large loyal and
patriotic citizen; and, be- il further
Resolved That his wife and relatives
have lost loving, kind and aGectionate
husband and friend who can never be
replaced
Resolved That in fond memory Of our
departed brother the Lodge show a mark
Of respect by draping IL Charter for
thirty DAYS, that's copy Of these resolutions
be spread upon the minutes Of the Lodge
and a copy sent TO the bereaved family
and sent 10 the county papers for pub
LEGATION.
Resolved That we bow in humble
submission 10 the will Of our Heavenly
Father who knoweth all things best, and
may we lay aside LIES burdens, we may
meet with shem on the other shore and
share the joys Of life in the great beyond,
Fraiernally submitted.
Jos. VI. DEAKrSs,
J. +. PIERCE,
+. NJ. Fo0LE,
MLo,.rasgto.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-28
COMING TO WEST VIRGINIA
Jacob c. Mstiiek Writes that He In
tends 20 Visit the Scenes OF His
Beyhood In Preston County this
Summer
KAHoEA, Mo-, May 90. 1914.

KAHoKA, Mo-, May 90. 1914.
Editor Argus:
Thanks TO you for your ielicitous Inyi-
tation to a seat with the intelligent corps
OF correspondents 10 The Argus. Long
may you, they and The Argus live TO dis
seminate the good seed of Brotherly Love,
Belief and Truth.
The conditions for a bountiful crop
still continue favorable. except not quite
sufficient moisture. The farmers are COM
pleting the largest acreage of corn ever
planted in this country. And they have
had the most favorable weather for plow-
ing and planting since the spring of 1895,
when was raised the largest crop OF corn
ever produced in the middle western states.
There being no objections, want to
state to ye editor, l hope TO enjoy the
privilege of entering the sanctum sane
forum OF The Argus some time i'm the
approaching July. Provided, however,
| can find someone in possession OF the
right password, who will be kind enough
to conduct me in so that may be in
vested with the proper S<csk ntials that /
will be able thereafter to pass the senti-
nels alone. / also want to meet the SOL
dier "boys' of Preston county at their
next annual reunion il can learn OF the
time and place.
expect to leave here about the 18th of
June and spend week with uncle Amos
Guseman and family, near Springfield,
Illinois. Then go TO Corning, Ohio, and
visit a nephew and his wife a week,
thence to Clarksburg and Jane Lew,
West Virginia. And after week there
and two weeks in Taylor county, / want
to invade Preston county to view the
scenes OF my childhood and youth, which
mean so much to me, or almost any per-
son, after an absence of nearly fifty years.
All the sacred memories of the old
Virginia cabin home, though humble, it
was home, and now / view the rustic
structure with its thrilling environments
and the loved ones who made it home,
SWEET home, fills nv heart to overflow
ing with emotions until mine eyes are
dimmed with flowing tears in loving rec
objection of those who were the support
and magnet of that home, and are now
enjoying well earned rest i'm their man
sion in the sky. And now as | stand
upon the Mount of Years, 10y faith view
them watching and waiting to welcome
me into that Home, an house not made
with hands, where the weary are at rest.
With loving remembrance and best
wishes to all friends,
! am respectfully,
JACOB q. MATIICK.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-28
The ELUSIVE pig

In Webster county the Progressive re-
fuse 70 act with the Republicans, and
thus do they help keep that county
reasonably safe for the Democracy. 49,
Weston independent.
The elusive pie must be credited with
The countless thousand heart aches As
Bro. AID Hall is one OF the fortunate
who has always been remembered when
the Republican dispensers shook the plum
tree II v not at all surprising that be
should bemoan the plum tree passing out
81 the hands Of those have treated him 70
ee0erously. But there is cause Tor its
passing ont Of their hands ard IL does
6of require an expert 20 diagnose IT, II
tile Independent brother will step before
fI,e looking glass be viii Observe the old
<sees lineG up before the pie counter with
she new faces, which Gov. Hatfield
pfomiRd a seat at the table, standing IN
f'ie rear with no room at the table. The
season q lamentation is upon thee, Bro.
Adam.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-28

1t has been figured out that more than
fifty million pounds of chewing gum is
consumed by the American people each
year, which costs them more money than
they contribute to the missionary cause.
1t is made from chicle, and it is said that
Tor every five pounds of ehicle secured
from the Mexican Jungle human life is
sacrificed. 1t is also claimed that chew
ing gum to excess produces insanity.
How would it do for the Preston county
folks who chew gum TO substitute slippery
elm bark for it? II would give an i'm
petus 70 home industry and prolong life
and avoid insanity.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-28
HON. WILLIAM C. BROWN

Jefferson county has spoken, and IN
no uncertain voice, as 10 her choice for
the Democratic nomination for Congress
from the Second District Of West Viz
ginia. Junior Brown, active and able.
honest and fair we believe IL just a.
popular throughout the district az be il
<svn TO be in Jefferson county. let
the other counties OF the district fall in
line and nominate him by reclamation at
the convention to be held in Charles
Town, June 17th--Spirit Of jefferson.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-28
Progressives Organizing
ANNOY, May 22, 1914.

AMbOf, May -, lJlf,
Editor Argus
Will you give me space in your valua-
BILE paper to inform the Progressive
brethren in other parts OF the county that
we are organizing i'm old Union district?
Our esteemed and worthy organizer, the
Hon. John A Mcdaniel, paid us most
pleasant visit this week. We we're very
glad to meet the gentleman. We found
him to be true blue Progressive and a
right up-to-date man in every respect.
lie informed us that the Progressive SEN
tlment in Preston county was strong and
growing rapidly. We knew that the
Progressive strength in this district was
very strong, but we did not know how it
was in the other districts OF the county.
Union district wants "a full county and
district ticket. IL will have nothing to
do with amalgamation.
UNION PROGRESSIVE.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-28

Monday evening the Iiicless body Of
Thomas stiff, manager OF the Merchants
Coal company, was found in his Office ut
Iunnelton. For several hours Mr.. Silt
was missed, but il was Thought that n
press OF business matters had detained
him. Upon investigation later the above
mentioned fact became apparent. Tie
deceased was 53 years Of age and leaves
q wife, two daughters, one in Z4nesyile,
Ohio, and ono At home. The body was
shipped to GAINESVILLE. Ohio, Tor inter
mcnt.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-28

We scarcely recognized the Webster
Republican in its new dress, it having
been enlarged to a fve-column quarto,
which is marked improvement in Its
makeup and an evidence of prosperity
which we are glad to note. The genial
and accomplished editor, Bro. James w.
White, who is so well and favorably
known to the people of Preston county,
and one OF the most thorough and indie
pendent newspaper men IN the state, has
become a fixture and general iavorite
with the good people of Webster county,
one OF the most progressive counties in
the state.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-28

Ada Louise Lavello, daughter Of Colonel
and Mrs w. j. Lavelle, Tunnolton, ".
Va, and well known TO number Of local
young people sang in a recital at the Pea.
body Conservatory Of Music Baltimore.
last Friday under the direction Of Miss
Albert, the vocal instructor. Tmsis Miss
Lavelle's second year At Peabody. -
Cumberland Press.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-28

The Webster Republican announces a
marriage license was issued to Worth O..
Bennett, aged twenty-five, to wed Ger
trude Boggs, whose age is given as ninety !
Quite a contrast in their age, but we
have always heard that the ladies who
drink the Webster Spring water are
blessed with the perpetual bloom of youth.
Gertrude is verifcation OF the claim.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-28

Rumors are afloat that the Governor
will call the Legislature in extra session,
due, it is alleged, to shortage of funds.
The question is, why shortage of funds?
Has the Governors official family grown
30 large that the present revenue will not
support it? The taxpayers do not relish
the thought of adding to that 81 200, 900
deficit
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-28

From the articulations and gesticula-
lions OF State Tax Commissioner Fred
Blue on the enforcement of the Prohibi-
ton laws IL would indicate that the Com
missioner is trimming his sails for the
gubernatorial nomination. No doubt he
regrets that he turned it down in 1905
a<nep- IT was handed to w. T.. Glasscock.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-28

The Progressive party has nominated a
complete ticket in the counties of Ka-
nawha, Marshall and Ohio. 1t has been
limited that the Republican party will
likely endorse the Progressive tickets in
the counties named, as the Progressive
party has the largest following.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-28
Iesehers, Examinations

The second uniform examination for
the year will be held at Terra Alta and
Tunneltou on Thursday and Friday, June
4th and 9Th, 1914. Examination for
Primary and High School certificates will
be offered only at Terra Alta.
Wills FOKrNEY, co. Supt.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-28

There is great activity in the Progress
sive ranks since the arrival OF ex- President
Theodore Roosevelt. Most OF the leaders
OF that party have visited him at Saga
more Hill
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-28

England's militant sufrragettes are
making laughing stock out of the British
law officers. Their speciality seems to be
to raid art galleries and slash priceless
paintings.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-28

The mediators are comparing notes
while Zapata and Villa are marching on
to Mexico City.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-28

Congress has been in session for thirteen
months, which spoils part of the glory OF
being congressman.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-28

1t is rumored that the Hon. Cloyd
Crane will be a candidate for congress
on the Republican ticket.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-28

Decoration services to be held at Ma
seuiowp on Saturday, June 6, 1919, at
y o'clock >. a. COMMITTEE.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-28
-kINGwoop. MAY 20

Can we now refer to them as bumpless
roads?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-28
Wennsas.

Il is more valuable to be well than
70 mean wejl.--Tatler.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-12-26
MARsHALLrowN IOWA, SATURDAY DECEMBER 2e, 1914

English asked a cessation Of hostilities
to bury the dead
Minor engagements. have taken
place at Lihons and at Tracy-le- Val,
northeast Of Compeigne. We captured
300 prisoners.
"In the vosges, south OF Diedols-
hauser, and in upper Alsace, west OF
Sennheim, and also at a point to the
southwest of Altkirch. there were
small engagements yesterday, but the
situation remains unchanged.
The evening of Dec. 20 q French
airman threw nine bombs on a GER
tain small village. There was only q
hospital, whick was plainly morked.
No damage was done. In reply to his
attack and also to the throwing OF
bombs on the open town of Freiberg,
German airmen threw medium sized
bombs into the outskirts of Nancy.
Russian attacks in the vicinity OF
Lotzen have been repulsed and we
took 1909 prisoners. In north Poland,
to the west of the Vistula, the siiua-
ton remains unchanged. We have
ceased out attacks on the Bzura
river. On the right bank of the Pilica
to the southeast of Tomaszow our
offensive has been successful. Further
to the south the situation remains un-
changed.