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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-21
our BRETHREN MISTAKEN

1t appears that our local cotemporaries,
the News and the Journal, would convey
the impression that The ARGUS is en-
deavoring to castigate that body of voters
who claim adherence TO the cause OF the
Progressive party. In fact so similar
are these editorial expressions that TO
even the unsuspecting it bears sinister
stamp and would lead TO the belief that
there was something prearTanged and
more or less concerted effort on the part
OF our brother editors to place this paper
in an unfavorable light. You are entirely
mistaken Bros. Jackson and Whetsell in
the position OF this paper toward the Pro-
gressive party either as an assembled
whole or as TO any true blue individual
Progressive. Because those who call
themselves Progressives may be distaste-
full to YOU do not put forth your efforts
to place us in the same category.
The ARGUS always has stood for free,
independent and untrammele6 suffrage.
From this position it has not receded nor
does it now intend to do so. Neither do
we believe that any newspaper, man, set
of men nor public Office holder has the
right to dictate how any man should vote
or to what party he should claim al
legiance. We do believe that duplicity
in politics should be exposed and we do
believe that all methods smacking of the
machine, ring or steam roller should be
condemned and repudiated. To this end
we shall always work and trust that our
efforts will not prove fruitless. The con-
version of Saul and Tarsus was unques-
tionably genuine and we make bold to
say that none will gainsay it. However,
1t must be remembered that Saul or Paul,
as he was afterwards known, was not q
politician. 1t were well to keep sharp
eye on politicians who are converted over
night. More particularly is this true
when they are known to be guided by an
Interior purpose.
The Progressives in this county are
without an organ and il some of them fee
outraged by the manner in which they
have been treated and desire to give ex.
preston to this outraged feeling through
the columns OF this paper we desire it tc
be known that space will be granted
providing the articles are couched in be.
coming language. But we trust that our
brother editors will not resort to the un-
ethical practice of crediting to THE ARGUS
the expression Of some correspondent.
Auf widersehen.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-21

Miss Aleda Alexander spent the week
end in Morgantown the guest Of friends.
John Martin Of the West Virginia Gas
company, is one OF the frequent visitors
OF the merry-go-round.
l.. +. Rightmyer is spending a few
days in Washington, ID. q.
Mrs. Laura Nine spent Tuesday in
Terra Alta visiting friends.
Oscar b. Buckner OF Dickerson, Md,
scent the week end here with home folks
Miss Kathryn Tissue made a flying
trip to Terra Alta last evening.
Mrs. Jennie Cloudy of Grafton, spent
the day visiting her nephew, III. ".
Hunter, Of this place.
James w. Knowlton OF Kingwood,
spent Sunday in town.
Mrs. Scott Treutle of Pittsburg, was
called home on account OF the serious
illness OF her father, Mr.. Isaac Shafier
Quite number OF our people attended
the funeral at Newburg OF Glenn From
hart, the b. & o. engineer killed at
Tunnelton Saturday morning. Mr.. From
har. was well and favorably known here.
Commencement exercises OF the Rowles-
burg high school will be held in Hollis
hall, Friday evening. Rev. Claud III.
King will deliver the class address.
Baccalaureate sermon will be preached
I'm the Methodist church Sunday evanin0
by Rev. Roberts.
Mrs. VIM. Maloney, Miss Susie Dunn
and DIR. +. o. MARBLE left Sunday even
ing for Cincinnati. They expect to at
Tend the commencement ofthe OhioCollege
OF Dental Surgery where John Dunn and
Audrey MARBLE will graduate.
The home talent play presented by
Mr.. Davidson in Hollis hall Saturday
night was pronounced a success. The play
was given for the benefit of the River
City band.
Harry Hollis was business visitor in
Clarksburg recently.
The home of Mrs. Chas. Lawton, near
Belleview church, was destroyed by fire
last evening. Practically the entire con.
tents being destroyed Mrs Lawton was
burned, but not seriously.
| Word was received here that VIM.
Lakln, formerly merchant OF this place
was fatally injured in an automobile &C,
cident in Huntington, Monday.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-21
Congressman Brown Commended

AT the primary election to be held in
Jefferson county on May 23rd Hon. VIM.
q. Brown will ask the voters to again
support him for the nomination for Con-
gress from this district. He will be OPP
posed by Mr.. G. w. Brandon of Philippi.
Without in the least disparaging Mr..
Brandon, who is an estimable gentleman,
we hope that the Democrats will give
Mr.. Brown handsome plurality. He
has been faithful in his duties as a Mem
Der OF Congress, and surely no one could
be more considerable of the desires and
needs oil his constituents than he has
been. Nothing that he could do for his
people has ever been retused-no matter
has been too small to receive his courte-
Gus attention. The Democratic party
owes him debt, too, for it is his own
hard work and energetic political activity
and good record that has caused this dis
trict 70 90 Democratic at the last two
elections. About the only opposition to
Mr.. Brown, so far as We can learn, is
from those who have been disappointed
in not receiving Office through his inhu-
ence or whose friends have been disap-
pointed. With a dozen men seeking
every place to be given out, it is inevita-
BILE that such disappointments should
come. We hope that those who may
have been thus offended may take a broad
view and put aside resentment, for the
good Of the party. We know Of no other
Democrat in the district who can carry
the strength that Mr.. Brown can in next
Noyember's election--let US nominate
him ungrudgnly, 30 that he may be en-
coursged to make his usual splendid and
successful fight. -Shepherdstown Register
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-21
m the Morgantown Dominion

From the Morgantown Dominion
Rev. Clarence III. Beall, OF this city,
filled the pulpit of Rev. Albert ID. Craig.
at Kingwood yesterday, Rev. Mr.. Craig
being in Huntington to attend the Sunday
meeting. Rev. Mr.. Beall and his brother,
Ray w. Beall, left Kingwood about nine
O'Clock in Ford car, tor Morgantown.
AT Manown the electric lights of the ma
chine went out, and they drove from
that point to Vernon, near Cool Spring,
with two kerosene lamps. At Vernon
one OF the kerosene lamps flickered and
went out and the journey was completed
with single dim, uncertain, kerosene
lamp. They reached Morgantown in
safety shortly after one o'clock this
morning.
message was received here last night
announcing the death of Simon Hartman,
railroad man, who was killed on the
railroad. He is an uncle OF Mrs. George
Zetty of this city. His sister. Mrs. Getty 4
mother, is now here with hei daughter.
The body will be taken to Tunnelton for
the funeral services and burial.
From the Grafton Sentinel
l. j. Warthen and DIR. Stealey, oil
Terra Alta, yesterday drove through the
country from Terra Alta to Grafton in q
new Mitchell motor car, which Mr..
Warthen has just acquired.
Thnmaa Gt;T ~ nr,,n-nl.o.
Humphrey and w. @. Fedderer of New
burg, arrived here this evening to join
the party of knight Templars that leave
tomorrow morning for Parkersburg.
Miss Annie WEIGH, of Terra Alta, i:
here today attending the funeral OF the
late James Jenning.
From the Oakland Democrat
X. f. l.. Breedlove, of Breedlove. was in
Oakland yesterday on his way to New
Market, Shenandoah county, Va.
his home, to attend the Confederate
decoration day exercises to be held al
that place.
Mrs. Emma Metheny, sister Of Mrs. A
3. Teets, died at her home at GAINESVILLE
w. Va. yesterday, aged about go years
She is survived by her husband, Perry
Metheny.
Mrs. Perry Frantz has returned from
visit to her parents in TuDnelton.
Mrs. Harland Jones spent Monday ir
Terra Alta visiting friends.
John w. Davis with his family motor
ed to Terra Alta
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-21
JUDICIAL SALE OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE
The Rowlesburg Grocery Co. }

4
vs.. ! Chancerv.
Catherine Maiola ct ais.
By virtue of authority vested i'm me
the undersigned Special Commissioner,
by decree OF the Circuit Court of Preston
county, West Virginia, entered in the
above entitled cause OH March 18th, 1914,
! will on the 9th day OF June 1914, at the
front door OF the Courthouse in King
wood, Preston county, West Virginia.
sell at public auction TO the highest bid
der therefor, all Of the lot and two houses
thereon, situate in the Town of Rowles-
burg, said County and described i'm the
bill and proceedings heretofore had in
this cause, and decreed to be sold i'm his
cause, and more particularly described
as follows: Beginning on Booth Street
OF said Town of Rowlesburg, at the North
west corner of lot now owned by ;. M.
Buckner thence in southernly direction
TO the lot now owned by Catholic Church
Authorities; thence West 80 feet: thence
Northwardlv parallel line with first
described line oil Buckner; thence East
wardly with said Booth Street 80 feet to
the place of beginning This lot has two
dwelling houses on it, and is desirable
renting property.
TERMS OF SALE--One-third of pur-
chase money cash i'm hand and bal
ance on credit of one and two wears.
purchaser To give notes bearing Cox
interest with approved security for
the deferred payments, the same 10 he
protected by a vendors lien on the proper
~ conveyed. Purchaser will have the
opportunity of paying all cash at his cleo
ton.
j. V. GIBSON, Special Commissioner.
May II, 1914, Bond has been filed in nv
Office as required by law by the above
styled Special Commissioner,
j. w. WATSON. Clerk.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-21
JUDICIAL SALE OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE
John C. Browns Adm'r

John G. Browns Admir-
vs.. ) Chancerv
John @. Browns Heirs.
BY virtue of authority vested in me, the
undersigned Special Commissioner, by .
decree OF the Circuit Court of Preston
county, West Virginia, entered i'm the
above entitled cause on March so, 1914,
i will on
Tuesday, June 9, 1914
at the front door of the Court House i'm
kingwood, Preston county, West Vir-
GINA, sell at public auction TO the highest
bidder therefor, the one-ninth undivided
interest in the three tracts of land men,
toned in the bill and proceedings and
decreed To be sold in said cause, being
the interest in the three tracts of land of
which the late John G.. Brown died seized,
as follows:
First Iract-An undivided one-nntli
interest in 4S9 SLIGO acres of land situate
in kingwood district, Preston county.
West Virginia, this being the same land
conveyed to James w. Brown and in
herited 10y the late John @. Brown at the
death of James w. Brown, and known
as the Home Tract" All coal and the
usual mining rights have been sold from
under this tract. This tract is also en-
numbered by the life estate of Martha II.
Brown, wife OF the late James w Brown
Second Tract-An undivided one
ninth interest IN $40 acres. more or less,
situate In Portland district, Preston county,
West Virginia. This tract was also in
herited by the decedent, John G.. Brown,
from his father, James w. Brown. All
coal with the usual mining rights have
been sold from under this tract
Third Tract-An undivided one ninth
interest i'm 53 acres, more or less, known
as the Feathers Tract" situate adjoiu-
ing Tract No. - in Kingwood district,
said county, tins being the land con-
veyed by r.. j. Bowermaster and wife TO
the late James w. Brown, and inherited
by the deceased, John G.. Brown, at the
death of his father. This land is under
laid with valuable coal deposits, and will
be sold in fee. This tract is also subject
to the life estate of Martha Il. Brown,
widow OF the late James w. Brown.
Tracts Nos. l and make up the Home
Farm on which the said James w Brown
lived, and of which he died seized.
TERMS OF SALE One-third OF purchase
price cash in hand and balance a>S4a-ait
oil one and two years, purchaser 70 give
notes bearing go interest with approved
security for the deferred payments, the
same to be protected by vendors lien
upon the property conveyed. Purchaser
VIII have the opportunity of paying all
cash at his election. These properties VIII
be offered separately and all together
J.V. GIBsoN, Special Commissi oner.
May IA, 1914, bond has been filed in
my office as required by law by the above
styled Special Commissioner.
Z9-4t j. w. WATSON, Clerk
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Editor Argus

I<llpyf argus.
think your suggestion that the candi-
dates give two days With pick and shovel
on the county roads most excellent one.
Being a candidate myself, ] am going "
act upon your suggestion, and would say
10 my brother candidates that the one
who can excel me with the pick and
shovel will have my hearty support. On
the other hand, II ] can do more and
better work than my competitor think
il no more than fair that be give noe bic
support for the nomination. ] am will
ing that the non-candidstes be the
judges. CANDIDATE.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-21
JUDICIAL SALE or VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE
II. J.. T.. Lipscomb, Admir-

IL. j.. T.. Lipscomb, Admir-
vs.. Chancery.
III. l.. u. Lipscomb. Heirs
By virtue Of authority vested in me tic
undersigned Special Commissioner, by a
decree Of the Circuit Court Of Preston
county, West Virginia, entered in the
above entitled cause OF March 10, 1914.
J viii on the 9th day ol June, 1911, ut the
front door Of the Courthouse i'm King
wood. Preston county, West Virginia,
sell at public auction 10 the highest bid
der therefor, the two following tracts OF
land IN fee simple the same being men.
toned IN the bill and proceedings and
decreed To be sold in said cause
First Tract.--SO acres Of land in
Union District, Preston county. West
Virginia, on the waters Of Cheat River
opposite the big Deakins Island" in
said river
Second Trset:-The "Big Deak
ms Island" in Cheat River. assessed ne
~ acres, but IL appears that the acreage
o. nOtaccuratc. No reservation Of minerals
or timber on either of the above tracts.
The two tracts will be offered separately
and together.
Terms OF Sale e.thfrd of
purchase price cash i'm hand. and balance
ON credit Of one and two years. purchaser
to give notes bearing interest at so with
approved security, for the deferred pay
ments' the same to be protected by a
vendor lien upon the property conveyed.
Purchaser will have the opportunity Of
paying ell cash.
w. 3. Bowman, Special Commissioner.
May "a, 1914, Bond has been filed in my
oiiicie as required by law by the above
styled Special Commissioners.
,. w. WhrsoS, Clerk.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-21
Congressional Convention

a convention Of the Democrats OF tho
Second Congressional District Of the State
Of West Virginia is hereby called 10 meet
at Charles Town, County Of Jefferson, on
the 18th day Of June, 1914, for the pur-
pose Of nominating candidate for Con.
gress. Zach county will be entitled TO
one delegate for each one hundred votes
or fractional part thereof over fifty cast
for William G.. Brown at the election
held on the 18th day Of November, 1912.
BY order Of the Committee.
J. HoP WOODs, Chairman.
J. SLOAN KuYKESDALL, Secretary.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-21
Attention. Comrades

There will be memorial services held in
the Kingwood NJ. T.. church Sunday,
May 81, at ll:OO O'Clock a. m, con.
Quoted by Rev. A. d. Craig. All com
rades 10 meet at the court house twenty
minutes before il 90, then march in a
body to the church. At 200 p. m. com
rades will meet at court house and march
10 cemetery and decorate comrades
graves there. We welcome all Confed-
crates 10 join ia upon this occasion.
BY request Of
HgL1Y PosT, q. A. r.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-21

You cannot indulge in too much good
roads talk. Disc uss it with the neigh
bors and see that they understand the
importance of giving two days to the
cause. Just think OF reducing the time
between the different towns one-hali
when we get the roads in condition so
you can travel. So whoop and talk it
up. Let no one remain inactive.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-21
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

CoMNrssioNER's OFFIcE May 20, 1914.
To the Creditors OF the Estate Of Gather.
inc Wolfe, deceased:
You are hereby notified that at the re-,
quest OF +. Copeman, administrator of
the estate of said decedent, | have fixed
the Both day Of June, 1914, at my office
in Kingwood, West Virginia. AZ the time
and place where / will sit 10 hear fine
proof Of debts and demands against the
estate Of said decedent, at which time
and place you are required to he present.
j. Ben BRADY,
5DGt COmmissioner Of Accnnnfa
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-21

1t is claimed by some authorities that
there is not good county road in the
state of West Virginia. We question this
statement, but if it is true, it is indeed a
sad reflection on the state. Men of Pres
ton, get your Drawn and muscle behind
the pick and shovel on May 2Sth and Goth
and let us change this as far as Preston is
poncprned
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-21

The automobiles should forever bear in
mind when he had to walk from two to
four miles to the nearest farm house and
hire team to pull him out of the mud
hole. This can be obviated in the future
If the proper work is done on the 2sth
and Doth.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-21

The ARGUS desires to congratulate At
torney f. <. Parrack upon his elevation
to the Craftsmanship OF the Republican
executive committee and regrets to say
that it cannot wish HIM success.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-21
For Sale

One hydraulic barber chair; one com
binatlon stand with marble top and large
mirror attached. very convenient VIII
sell very cheap. Here is BARGAIN
Tor some one. Call or write,
w. L. HART,
Z0-6t-Pd Tunnelton, w. 49,
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Farm for ssleI

VIII sell NV farm Of 10 acres. one mile
from kingwoOd ,On road TO Pleasant Dale.
known as the Vankirk land. This Is . !.
No: ! piece OF land and handy to scrfro5is
and churches. Will sell cheap il sold at
once. Call on or write to
,- J. +. MANowE,
n ~ Philippi, w. Va.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-21

The man who refuses to get out and
help on the county roads must forever
after refrain from carping about "the
roads are impossible" The time to
make them passable is May 18th and 10Th.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-21

The ARGUS asks as a special favor tina
its correspondents give 1t a full report o
the work done on the roads IN their re
spective localities.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-21

We must have leaders in all move
ments If we would succeed. II few men
in each community will take the lead
they will find the people will follow.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-21

THE ARGUS cannot believe that Preston
will fall behind its sister counties on the
18th and 10Th. But to succeed we must
agitate and organize.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-21

1t has been suggested that those owning
automobiles take the laborers to the
place where they are to work. 1t will
save valuable time.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-21

The prize offered by the county court
to the district doing the best work on the
county roads is one which is worth con-
testing for.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-21

1t is gratifying to observe the numer-
Gus meetings which are being held
throughout the county to organize and
systematic the work for the 2Sth and 10Th.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-21
West Virginia Coal Lands
Judicial Sale OF a Valuable Field Of
High Grade Steam and Cooking Coal
TWO vEINS-TWELvE FEET
1920 ACRES OF COAL-fo4o ACRES
OF SURFACE
ON BALTIMORE & OHIO r. r..

By virtue of the authority of a decree
OF the Circuit Court OF Preston county,
West Virginia, pronounced on the 23rd
day OF June, A. D., 1913, in the chancery
cause OF John @. Doyle and others,
against Stephen Nj. Hankins' Executors,
and others, then and now pending in
said Circuit Court, the undersigned, who
were by said decree appointed as Special
Commissioners for the purpose, will offer
at public auction and sale to the highest
responsible bidder or bidders on
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-21

We have gladly devoted the last two
issues of THE ARGUS to boosting the good
roads movement and trust it may bear
good fruit.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-21

The women are preparing to do their
share in helping the good roads cause.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-21

Garry the message TO all four corners
OF the county.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-21

Jog your neighbours memory about the
good roads work. So many are prone to
fall asleep at the switch.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-21

What district will win the county corr
prize?
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Cement for Quick Sale

Funderburk q Clendennipg have on
hand a carload Of Alpha Portland Cement
Tor sale at the right price 10 quick buyers.
26-tf
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-21

Cooperation spells success.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-05-21

Three registered Aberdecn.Angns male
calves.
J. A. DoDan,
23bt Terra Alta, w. Va.
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n at ] O'Clock p. m.
y. j. CROGAN,
y. BLISS MCCRUM,
Gpac;oI

l, j. w Watson, Clerk Of the Circuit
Court of Preston county, West Virginia
hereby certify that the above named
Special Commissioners have eacn executed
bond with security, as provided in the
decree for sale in the above case.
J. w. WATSON. Clerk
Circuit Court of Preston County, w Va.
3O.4t
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klNGWOOD. MAY n

Boost the good roads.