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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-19

If Col. Carleton G. Pierce is candi-
date for speaker OF the house of delegates
THE ARGUS would be pleased to see him
land the prize. He is not only eminently
qualified but deserving OF the honor.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-19

Congressman James r. Mann predicted
Nbefore the election) that the Republicans
would lave from forty to fifty majority
in the house. Has anyone noticed whether
Mr.. Mann has apologized for such poor
guessing?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-19

The official vote OF Randolph county
gives VIM. q. Brown l1l4 majority over
George M. Bowers. 1t is claimed that
this is the largest majority ever given a
candidate in Randolph county, for which
Mr.. Brown returns his heartfelt thanks.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-19

Georgia Wood PangDorn, writing q
tory 10 the December Woman's Home
Companion, says of Of her characters;
Hes a man, and can't cry, 50 he has
10 say Damn.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-19

Account next Thursday being Thanks
giving THE ARGUS will endeavor to issue
on Wednesday and we hope all our cor
respondents will use their best efforts TO
get their letters in not later than Tuesday.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-19
Dairy Meeting Mt Kingwood

Saturday, November 2S. there will
be an important dairy meeting at
kingwood. MIR. j. r. Wells. state
speaker of the Grange, and one OF the
leading dairymen of this State, will
address the meeting. This is rare
opportunity which none of our farm
e,s should miss. In addition a rep.e-
sentative OF our state department of
agriculture will be on hand. A cream
cry is now being built at Kingwood
1t is up to the neigt. oring farmers to
improve their herds, build silos and dc
all they can to make this one OF the
leading creameries in the state. Re
member the date and be there, Court
House, 2 p. m, November 2Sth.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-19

The State Journal states "the Republi-
cans are coming into their own again +"
What, going TO start the old and new
faces to quarreling over the spoils?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-19

Mr.. George NJ. Bowers must now
realize that he was little premature in
greeting the voters with "shake hands
with your next congressman"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-19

The Elkins candidate for the Legislature
in Monongalia county met with humi-
liating defeat.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-19

Just simply inquiring as to when the
Virginia debt case will be settled and the
amount we taxpayers will have to fork
over.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-19

We cannot accept The State Journal as
true prophet. Neither can we recon-
mend it as fourth-class guesser.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-19

Farmers week" at Morgantown is
the hrst week in January. This is the
opportune time for Preston county
farmers to get great benefit from their
state University. Most of us have al
ways helped to support our university.
but so far have not even seen it. Last
winter 5000 farmers attended farm
ers' week at the New York State Uni
versity. One has an opportunity at
Morgantown next January to meet the
leading farmers from all over the
state. Preston county should send at
ieast 90 farmers and you should be
one OF them. Begin to plan now so
that you can be there for at least a
part of the week.
From December 9TH to December
10th the State Live Stock Association
and the State Horticultural Society
meet In Charleston. / hope that Pres
ton VIII send a good delegation to
these meetings. Men who can afford
the time and money will not only get
an enjoyable vacation, but will hear
some agricultural speakers of national
reputation in Charleston at this time.
JNO. Y. MCDONALD.
Agent
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-19

Many are now aware that majorities
figured out on paper are not reliable.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-19
KINcwooo. NOVEMBER 10

The voting is all over why not look
pleasant?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-19

Last week petition was circulated
and enough signers were obtained to
practically insure an extension school
at Terra Alta. This school will prob
ehly be held about February 18th and
VIII last five days. This is intended
Tor farmers who cannot get to Nor
eantown and if we may Judge by the
testimony of others who have attend
ed 1t is very valuable Make your
plans now TO attend.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-19

S's company OF coIored ministries
at the Kinswood opera house Satur-
day night, November 2sth. Full par
'leulars next week.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-19
The Tunn.,son School.

Report OF the Tunnelton Public schools
for the month beginning October ~ and
ending November q.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-19
Browns Plurality 1851

Wheeling
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afoliou
Rock Island Argus., 1914-12-11
The Store of Practical Gifts

tour and will be at home to their
friends March /, at Geneseo.
The following officers were elected
at the annual meeting of the G. A. R.
circle Monday evening.
President-Mrs. May Struthers.
Senior Vice President-Mrs. Bessie
Seyller.
Junior Vice President-Mrs. Alice
Ward.
Treasurer-Mrs. Lula Wood.
Guard-Mrs. Anna Edwards.
Chaplain-Mrs. Augusta Taylor.
Conductress-Mrs. Ruby Taylor
Organist-Ada Sand
Mrs. Mary f. King left Tuesday eve
ming for Los Angeles, Cal, where she
will spend the winter at the home
of her brother-in-law, and sister, Mr.
and Mrs. ]. NJ. H. Hunter
Mr.. and Mrs. J. d. Wood returned
from Chicago Tuesday with a little
son whom they have adopted
Rock Island Argus., 1914-12-11
GENESEO

Miss Ruth Gertrude Cady and
George w. Lough were unitei in mar
riage Wednesday afternoon at >
O'Clock at the home of the brides par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. C. Cady in this
city. The bride is one of Geneseo's
popular young ladies and a graduate
of the Geneseo high school and an act
i've church worker. The groom whose
home is near CISCO, is one of Henry
countys promising young men and for
a number of years attended the &C.
|. in this city. Both bride and gT. m
have large circle of friends who ex
tend congratulations to them at this
time. The ceremony was performed
by the Rev F. E. Shut. They left
Wednesday evening for a wedding
Rock Island Argus., 1914-12-11
HAMLET

VIII Whisman and daughter Miss
Nora were business visitors to Iowa
the last Of the week.
Oscar Boyles visited last week with
his brother Charles and sister Miss
Addie.
The bazar and supper given by the
l. T. Sunday school class at the home
of Elisha Lee Friday night was well
attended The young ladies cleared
about $50.
There will be a program and box
social at the Dexter school Friday
night of this week. A nice program
is being prepared by Miss Mabel Whis-
man and her pupils.
Mr.. and Mrs. Prentice Halstead Wis
tied at the home OF Ashley Elliott
Monday
Mrs. Mary Cain OF Aledo spent Sat
urday night and Sunday at the home
OF Howard Cooper.
Mrs. VIII Allan OF Reynolds pleas
antIy entertained the T. $. +. club sat
urday afternoon.
The WOman's missionary society
met this week AZ the home Of Mrs.
VIII DeBorde.
Miss Nora Whisman entertained
the X 4. G.. V. Sunday school class
Wednesday afternoon.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-12-11

Mrs. ]. ]. Shevlin, who has been
visiting at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jonas Stafford, has re-
turned to her home in Cincinnati,
Ohio
Mrs. D. c. Prichard and grand
daughter Clara, have returned from
Graf, Neb., where they visited Mrs. L.
A. Graf, who had been a patient o.
hospital there for the past fourteen
weeks.
George Masengarb is confined to his
home with an attack of typhoid fever
Henry Hoef, the harness maker has
secured the contract for the making
of $500 artillery brides to be used in
the European war, which must be com
pleted and ready for shipment within
five months.
Mrs. Henry Dodge is patien. at the
Hammond hospital and is seriously i'll.
AL the news all the time-The Argus.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-12-11
CHRISTMAS CLUB
CHECKS MATURE
Several Thousand Dollars Put
in Circulation by r. I.
Savings Bank.
$3.50 TO S63.74 Is RANGE
Patrons Have Been Taught Value Of
Systematic Deposits - New
Class To Be Started.

Several thousand dollars will 20
into circulation in Rock Island tomor-
row when the Rock Island Savings
Bank Christmas Savings club viii
send out its checks TO its members ''
This announcement was made today
BY H. s. Gable. president of the insti-
tuition.
The many members of this fund who
had the acumen last year TO look a
year ahead will soon receive the re-
ward Of their trouble. The checks
range from $3.50 20 :C3.75 and inter
est, and come right al the time when
every person is wondering how he Will
be able 10 get enough money to buy
ali OF the Christmas presents he de-
Rock Island Argus., 1914-12-11
The permits issued:


William McConochie & Son for
Charles Long 2124 Eighteenth
avenue, alteration ...s 500
c. V. Young. 1921 Twenty-fifth
street, garage ............. 100
F. w. Leverich. S26 Forty-third
street, porch ............-... $50
Frank Vogel, Twelfth avenue and
Eleventh street, repair fire
loss -......-. I,oVV
]. E. Johnson, for G. NJ. Ander-
sen, 41i FCrty-fourth street,
dwelling ...... ........ 5000
Herman Hansen. for Willard
Parks. 1880 Ninth-anda-half
street, dwelling .......... 1,500
L. o. Huntley. for j. Normoyle,
543 Nineteenth stree, altera-
tion $3.50. ...... ........... lou
Total ..........-...... ,fOU
Rock Island Argus., 1914-12-11
Berries Tramp.

you had 2 story not long ago abou'
the supreme impudence Of a 'ramy al
the back door" writes Bertie II. Let
me give you another from nc. nal Oh
gervatIon. a hobo hammered ru1"ly
Al the rear Of the house the "ther
morning and / answered IN person.
Well. what do you want Dc
manded curtiy.
why J ant perti"s'"-. partner
he smiled. VIVA you got? "-ClevS-
laud Pla Dealer.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-12-11
TWO DWELLINGS
INCLUDED IN LIST
Permits for Building in CITY to
Represent S6,700 Issued
During the Week.

Two dwellings were included in
The list of building permits issued dur
ing the past week by Building Inspec-
tor !. II. Stapp. The remainder were
for alterations and repairs. The per-
mits for buildings operations for
the week represent an expenditure of
sG,7OG.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-12-11
New Club Opens.

Next years club opens Monday, Dec.
81, at which time new members will
be permitted 10 join. This club has
been of great value to many people
in demonstrating 10 them their ability
70 save by regularly depOsiting small
amounts in the bank. Many member
ships are kept by husbands for their
wives as a present and by many wives
TO present TO their husbands. A great
many parents are keeping member
ships for the children and depositing
the checks in the bank to help pay for
the education of the children.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-12-11

sires to give. The issuing of these
checks will mean not only a great
many happy Christmas awakenings,
but also that many persons who never
before could start a savings fund will
now deposit their checks in the bank
so as TO have something toward a
rainy day.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-12-11

Allthe news all the time-The Argus.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1914-05-01
GIRLS CANNING CLUB.

county collaboration, came 10 the county IN
order to give our girls an opportunity to
enter upon this work.
Thursday afternoon, live club OF SIX
teen members was organized in Ducktown,
with the following officers:
President-Kitty Garrett.
Vice President-Norah Anderson.
Secretary Maggie Bell.
Treasurer Marchant.
On Friday morning, the ladies met a
hearty reception at Copperhill and organ
lied a club of twelve. Following are the
officers
President Ruth Hovart.
Vice Presinent- Mamie Sparks.
Secretary Anna 1ippett.
Treasurer-Hazel Gilbert.
, Some of the objects of the work are;
|. To stimulate interest and wholesome
cooperation between the members OF the
family in their home life.
2. To provide same means by which
girls may earn money at home and at the
same time get the education and view point
necessary for the ideal home.
3. To help the girls furnish Their homes
with constant supply af vegetables both
canned and fresh.
4. To encourage rural families to live
at lower cost and to save the otherwise sur
plus and waste products of the garden and
orchard.
To make the home attractive, interesting
and helpful to the entire family and render
less possible the dissatisfaction SO charac-
teristic of Their farmers wives and daugh-
tiers.
To encourage the use use of the garden
plot and kitchen as the laboratory and cor
relate them closely with the work IN the
school room.
The motto of the club is TO MAKE THE
WORK BETTER.
This work is under the direction OF the
department of Agriculture, which, with the
aid of the county board of education, en-
ploys Miss Doney, who will give her tull
time to the organization and direction OF
the children of Polk comfy
There is no expense for the girl who
Joins. She obligates herself to plant, I'M
der direction. one-tenth of an acre and to
can or sell the products under the same d.
rection and to keep an accurate account OF
all work done Numerous prizes will be
offered and much interest is expected to be
taken.
Dates for future meetings are
May l. Turtletown Willow Springs
SCHOOL, at 9 a. m.
May 4. Benton, at high school building
at a. m.
May 5. Ocoee, new school building, at
O a. m.
All girls between the ages of 10 and ~
are cordially invited to be present and take
part. lhOSe over ~, WIN u00ii0' my va
ter upon the work under certain conditions.
The county board of education is lend
ing its aid and ready support to the work.
A limited number of girls from this
county expect to attend the East Tennessee
Farmers convention at Knoxville. Their
railway expenses will be betrayed in order
that they may see the practical results OF
the work.
Miss Doney has her headquarters at
Ducktown and would be glad to answer
anv questions about the work, either by
letter or in person.
A bill has been filed in the Chancery
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1914-05-01

A bill has been filed in the Chancery
court by W. T. Center and Others alleging
that the county of Polk is indebted to
them in the sum of $5,l82.5o for work
done on the Ducktown-Copperhill rike
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1914-05-01
Local and Personal Mention

W. A. woody went 10 look alteI court
matters, at Benton. Monday.
Miss Carrie Wilson is the guest of Mrs.
Grover Presswood, this week.
Boon Crawford and two little sons were
the guests of E. L. Crawford and family,
Sunday.
Miss Agnes West, of Copperhill, was the
guest of her aunt, Mrs. E. C. Crawford,
Sunday.
John Fitzpatrick came in, last Friday
evening TO spend few days looking after
business matters.
We are glad TO note that Mrs. Mary
Brock is somewhat recovered from her re-
cent indlsposition.
Mr.. and Mrs ]. T. Payne, of Boonville,
attended the baccalaureate sermon at the
High School, Sunday.
This is the time of year that the fly gets
on the clean curtains of the busy house
wife with its muddy feet
Rev. c. F. Hunter, of Copperhill attended
the baccalaureate services, here Sunday,
taking part in the services.
School is out and the festive small boy
is in his element. Nothing to do but to
have good time until next fall.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. O. Hunnicutt and Mr..
and Mrs. E. Ericsson went to Turtletown,
Monday, on fishing expedition.
Pay day, last Saturday, caused grin of
satisfaction to appear on the faces OF the
boys who had something coming.
Rev. M. Clifford Liddell, of Etowah, ar
rived in Ducktown, last Saturday evening
and was the guest of the Ducktown Hotel.
Dave Thurman and Miss Lora Brown, of
Dncktown, were united in the holy bonds of
matrimony, Sunday, Squire Ed L. Auburn
officiating.
We are under obligations to Gus He'd
den for round trip to Isabella in his Ford
car, last Saturday. Gus drives his car
without a blemish.
When the show is given to pay the back
indebtedness incurred in cleaning up
Ducktown, our citizens should be liberal.
Let there be full turn out as the show
promises to be good one.
Miss Virginia P. Moore, state agent and
her assistant, Miss Mary E. Doney. we're
in Ducktown, last week for the u ose OF
of forming Girls Canning Club. We are
indebted to Miss Doney for an account of
the proceedings, which will be found in
another column.
Work on the new pike is somewhat
handicapped because of the failure of the
rock crusher to arrive. Culverts can not
be put in either, because the cement is not
here. Squire Auburn informs us that
lhey are going 10 try Stag in the place OF
cement and see how it will work.
W. A. CRastus) Henson left, last Friday,
for Carthage, Mo-, where he expected to
remain month or more. Before leaving,
he ordered The Polk COUNTY REPUBLICAN,
saving he must have the news of the Duck
town Basin. Pleasant visit "'Rastus, and
may you return with the feeling that there
is no place like home
Mrs. ]. H. Williams and children who
have been living in Ducktown for the past
four months, in order that the children
might have the benefit of our excellent
school facilities, left for Servilla, yesterday
The children made very good progress
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-03
Home of Four Universities and Many Colleges Schools

20 act in tho matter Of building and
cquippng such a school meeting was
called to hear the report Of the commit
tee, but never met. Before the time err
rived the idea had gained such strength
among tho membership OF the church
that meeting was called at Lincoln and
larger council appointed which recon-
mended college large enough 20 serve
all the conferences OF the Mississippi val
ley. TO be located at sumo point between
the Mississippi river and tho Rocky nouns
tainS. The committee received numerous
offers. accompanied IN nearly every case
with the offer OF a substantial bonus for
the location OF tho college. from towns In
Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri and Kansaa
what Determined the Choice.
Tho general atmosphere about Lincoln
and its attitude toward education were
strong factors in deciding the committee
that some point near the city should be
the place for tho university. The citizens
OF the city donated 800 acres OF land. and
In return the general conference Of the
church gave a bond for $4,000 gnaran-
teeing ~ erect buildings on the land cost
ing not loss than 10000
on April TO- 1890. the first ground was
broken for tho main building and on the
third day OF tho following month the
first stone was laid. The building was
dedicated September IL 1891. and Prof.
w. W. Prescott, the first president Of the
college, delivered the main address.
From the time TO the present the eols
| lege has grown until II now has hundreds
Of students. coming from twenty-siE
states OF the union, also from jamaica.
Korea, Norway ontario and Turkey. In
the enrolment of the last year 1A stus
dents were residents OF Nebraska, twenty
eight from Kansas, twelve from Missouri
and eleven from South Dakota. the bale
nnce being scattered from many distant
states as well as from the old world.
Faculty and Property.
Union college has had nine presidents
since It's dedication, the present being Dr.
Harvey A. Morrison. Tho campus oon~
slsts OF twenty-five acres commanding
an extensive view OF the surrounding
country and situated In the center OF the
town of College View, which has spruna
up since the main building was dedicated.
The charter OF the town provides that no
saloon can be established nor intoxicating
drinks sold within tho town limits.
The main college building Ii SOx1to feet
and four stories in height and IL veneered
with pressed brick and with stone base
ments and trimmings. South hall az we'll
as East hall are substantial buildings
situated a short distance from the main
building. all under one heating plant and
with a complete electric light and per-
feet sewerage system. The college prop>
eryt ls valued at about SeOo.ooo
Just north OF the main building is situ-
ated the Nebraska Sanitorium, owned
by the association OF that name. but u
part Of the church organization.
The students for the most part find
homo-like surroundings in the dormitoriea
which are part OF the college property.
a fine dining room with a capacity OF
seating at one time go accommodates the
students while tho rooms In the dorrni-
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-03

was about s6S very nearly evenly divided
between males and females, and pros
poets for the coming year arc that the
record In attendance win be broken.
Besides being connected with Lincoln
by the omaha, Lincoln and Beatrice in
terurban road, "a line Of the lincoln Trac-
ton company enters the city on the south.
making connection with the capital city
possible at almost any hour OF the day.
Home of Union College.
Situated on high hill about four miles
southeast OF Lincoln IL the beautiful SUI
burban village OF College View. with a
population OF about 1.sOo Tho town is
reached by twu lines of the Lincoln Trac-
ton company street railway the High
Lane" as II is called, passing through
some OF the prettiest part OF Lucoln's
beautiful residence section. while the
other line takes in the town OF Normal.
the home OF william Jennings Bryan. and
passing near the we'll known sanitArium
Of Green Gables.
College View il the seat OF Union coll
leRe. the Adventist university. Tho first
steps taken IN tho building Of a univer-
sity was In May. 1889. when, at owatonna,
MINI, at a conference OF the eldors and
prominent members OF the Seventh Lay
Adventist church II was recommended
that the several conferences OF tbs north
west unite in establishing and maintain
ing a we'll equipped and centrally located
school and that a committee be appointed