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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-10-02
Theodore

Miss Helen NJ. Thompson entertain
ed a number of her young friends at a
watermelon party Friday hight, Sept.
T. Those present were Misses Irene
Shippers, Angela L. Benjamin. Marion
Underwood, Helen S. Moffitt. Sarah
Emma Dean, Anna Falls, GladysDiggs,
Bertha Astle, Tacy Williams, Pearl
Williams, Ada NJ Williams and
Blanche Ford; Messrs. Maynard A
Shippers. George Carey, Allen Carlson,
Harold T. Steward, Arthur Shippers,
Summer Dean, R. Carter Sinners,
Summerill Reynolds, Ira Wells, Ken
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-10-02
NotesFrOm County Agent

Many farmers have the idea that
cattle and horses will not eat sweet
clover, even though it is known that in
the West large fields are sown to this
clover for pasture. Mr.. G.. +. Marsh,
the County Agricultural Agent. in
forms US that Mr.. Samuel Tyson, Ris-
ing Sun, has sixteen acres of sweet
clover that was sown this spring;
then as soon as it was well up he
turned his horses and cows on it and
they have eaten down close all sea-
son. While this is not very definite
test of its value. he says that the
stock looked better than they would
on the same amount of ordinary pas
ture. and that the cows MIXED well all
summer and that there was no com
plant from the sweet clover tainting
the milk.
Mr.. G. +. Marsh, the County Agent.
tells us that he meets a number of
farmers every day who do not really
understand the work of county agent
and have no idea of the value that he
can be to a community. He wished us
to inform our readers that every week
his report is filed with the County
commissioners, where it can be in
spected at any time. We would
strongly advise every farmer inter-
ested to look up these reports as he
would find every day since the county
agent took up the work accounted for,
and each farmer can then decide for
himself if the work as there outlined
was worth doing or not.
One of the advantages of having a
county agent is that new varieties of
crops and new crops can be tested out
for the benefit of the farmers. One of
these crops that has been tested in
this county this spring is the new for
age plant, Soudan grass. Mr.. Marsh
informs us that he has just inspected
the plots and has found that from this
seasons experience he considers that
it will be a valuable addition to this
district. While it will never take the
place OF permanent grasses and clo-
Vers, being an annual, it will give bet
ter returns than the millets and in
seasons of short hay crops it can be
sown late in the season as catch
crop.
Woodall Bros, near Elkton, have
about an acre and half which was
planted in rows the highest of which is
ten feet, four inches. 1t is seeding
very heavily and should give them
considerably more seed than they will
need for their own use. We would
strongly advise any farmer thinking
of sowing this crop next year to Sc
cure home grown seed as the most of
what is on the market comes from
Texas and the West where the climate
is very different from Cecil county and
much better results should be obtain
ed from home grown seed.
w. R. Baldwin. Elk Mills, has eight
acres that was sown broadcast and cut
for hay. He reports that the second
crop is about foot high. The first
cutting was about six feet high and
only little more trouble to make into
hay than timothp and clover. He finds
that the stock will eat it readily.
p w. Baker, Port Deposit, and w.
E. Parron. Liberty Grove, have each
an acre, half of which was sown broad
cast for hay and the remainder in
drills for seed. On the part that was
cut for hay good second crop is
coming or and the part left for seed is
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-10-02
Notice 10 Executors & Administrators

Why embarrass your friends by asking
them to go on your bond and thus, pos
sibly, involve the title to their real es-
tate, when a Surety Company will go or
of the same will he charged against thu
estate which you are administering?
Each and every kind of FIDELITY AMI
SURETY BONDS issued.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-08-19

During the recent Chautauquas in
this county an agricultural day was
held at each place in connection with
the regular program.
Terra Alta had a live stock Judging
contest. The farmers showed much
interest and picked up many good
points from Prof. Ragsdale, who con
Quoted the contest in a most interest
ing manner. The winners were c. S.
Fuller first, III. r. Schaffer second and
p. j. Knapp third. The herds of ]. w.
Freeland and ]. A. Dodge were award
ed firsts in the dairy cattle and beef
cattle classes respectively. Later a
large number of farmers with the
county agent inspected the soy bean
test being conducted on w. Il. Shaw's
farm. The beans are doing exception
ally well and doubtless many farmers
will be induced to plant them next
year after seeing them grown so sue
cessfully in their own neighborhood
AT Kingwod the testing of lime
stone and soil proved equally interest
ing. More than 40 samples of milk
were brought I'm and tested. Some
very interesting points about the use
OF lime were brought up. Mr.. Wells
conducted his tests in a manner read
lily understood by all. Later each far
mer present made the litmus test for
himself.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-08-19

The American Protective Tariff
league is generating steam for anoth-
or campaign. An appeal for a return
TO the good old times" OF the Payne
Aldrich tariff is being made through
out the county. There are increasing
Indications that this will be a case of
loves labor lost
There is a large element OF doubt
whether the country is at this time or
ever will be willing TO return to the
days OF top notch tariff making as ex-
emplihed by Nelson A. Aldrich and
Serene Payne. But beyond this signs
are multiplying that the advocates of
high tariff will be obliged in the next
campaign, IL they talk about the tariff.
to discuss it from a theoretical stand
point. The idle mills and crowded
soup houses, glibly predicted by some
Of the more ardent critics OF the pres
ent administration. are not material
izing.
Aside from all this the prospect is
that the question of foreign relations
will occupy the attention OF the Amer
lean voter, largely subordinating the
tarin and every other question that.
under ordinary conditions. might fig
ure in the campaign as a live issue.
The question of foreign relations will
remain uppermost in the minds of the
people OF this country as long as the
European war continues.
Barring sudden and unexpected
change OF situation in Europe. the next
President OF the United States will
be the man who as candidate most
| accurately reflects the attitude of the
country on world wide relations.
AS it now appears. the big task
| confronting the resolutions committee
of the next Republican national con
vention will not be the framing OF a
| declaration on the tariff. The coun-
try will await with far more interest
| what is proposed in connection with
our foreign relations.-Cleveland
| Plain Dealer.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-08-19
Monument Unwilling

one OF the most interesting exer-
cises ever held in this section of the
state will be the unwilling OF the mon
ument at Old Fort Morris. near Glade
Farms. at 2 o'clock August 2Sth.
Congressman Brown, of Kingwood.
whose generous financial support
made the marking of the historic SPOT
possible. will be one OF the speakers.
The principal address will be by Rev.
r. b. Burgess, pastor of Trinity Luth-
eran church, Connellsville, Pa.
Veneration is one of the noblest
traits of the human character. One of
the best ways of teaching the youth of
the state true patriotism is to mark
such spots as old Fort Morris, hallow-
ed by the sacrifices and sufferings of
the early pioneers. One such mark
er is worth car load OF histories.
Much credit is due Mr.. F.. c. Barnes
for his untiring efforts in furthering
this monument. There are many 9TH
er historic spots in old Preston. Who
will undertake to see them properlv
marked before all data concerning
their exact location is lost?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-08-19
Rodaner

We are having some very wet wealth
er which is giving our farmers some
trouble in getting their oats harvested.
j. w. Lewis is the first one in this
section to cut buckwheat, having cut
piece several days ago.
p. j. Hardesty and Samuel Sypoit.
of this place. were over at Deer Park
Saturday and Sunday attending the
funeral of Miss Hardesty, daughter of
Spencer Hardesty, of that place.
b. f. Sanders. wife and children.
stopped on their return from the pic
mic Saturday for a short call at Law
renee Smiths.
Frank Cunningham, wife and little
boy Ira, were visitors at p. ]. Hard
esty's Sunday.
Mrs. Ida Bucklew and Mrs Allea-
thea Sanders were calling on Mrs. Bell
Messenger Sunday.
Born unto Mr.. and Mrs. II. ]. Stump
on August 18th a son.
Miss Mary Messenger, who has been
staying at her uncles, Zell Friends. at
Ruthbell, returned home Sunday ac-
companied by her uncle.
Mrs. M. E. Uphold was at b. F.
Floods Monday on business.
Il. F. Bucklew was down at Trow-
bridge Sunday visiting his son, r. @.
Bucklew, of that place.
Mrs. b. F. Bucklew was calling AT
b. f. Floods Sunday afternoon.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-08-19
Sunday School Picnic

There will be a Sunday school pic
mic and festival in the grove at the
Wesley Chapel NJ. f.. church Saturday,
August rs, 1915. The program will
consist of speaking and both vocal
and instrumental music. The vocal
music will be rendered by the NJ. f.
choir who, under the leadership of S.
F. Calvert, will furnish good music.
The Wesley Chapel brass band also
under the leadership of Mr.. Calvert.
will be there the entire day and give
excellent music. Most of the after
noon will be given over to amuse-
ments and a good social time. The
sports will be ball games, races. etc.
In the evening the band will give a
concert accompanied by the singers.
There will be refreshments on the
ground the entire day. You are cor
daily invited to come.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-08-19

Continues showery.
Sky somewhat low.
Still some sickness.

Continues showery.
Sky somewhat low
Still some sickness.
Fine evenings for buggy riding.
Teachers are of for the county in
stitute.
Threshing is again on the whirl.
Some visitors are with us again.
The new merchant is gaining ground
in the way OF patronage.
Oats are about all cut: some have
been threshed and are making a good
yield
Corn is looking we'll and roasting
ears are in the pot.
Hay all harvested at this time and
made above an average yield.
w. o. Walls has threshed his oats
for the first and made as bushels to
the acre.
Bro. Neptune of Fairmont. filled his
regular appointment here Sunday af-
ternoon TO a good audience
Bro. w w Morris has been absent
for three consecutive appointments at
the Harmony Grove NJ. f. church.
A. l.. Gibson OF Buckhannon. is
spending two weeks under the paren-
tai roof
Mrs. A. +. Calhoun and daughters.
Alma and Bonnie. are the guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. w c. Gibson for the
past few days
Sheep buyers are very plentiful
here OF late with Titchenell in the
lead in prices.
Mrs. w. c. Gibson will go home
with her son A. l.. Gibson to Buck
harmon for a months visit
Mrs. Roy Wolfe OF Morgantown. is
expected home about August oath or
25th for a short visit
Gilbert +. Gale, John o. Gale, AL
bert Forman, J. NJ. Gibson. Curtis Len
hart. Richard and Dee Falkenstine.
Mabel Forman, our local pedagogues.
are now at Kingwood representing a
part of Pleasant district in the county
institute.
NJ. c. jenkins. Troy r. Cunning
Il
been elected delegates to the Baptist
association to be held at Zoar Baptist
church, near Morgantown on Septem-
Der /, 2. 3 and T.
Mrs. J. NJ. Gibson and daughter
Garnett spent a week visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. Cora Weining of near Dells-
| low.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Troy II. Cunningham
| spent the weekend visiting the lat
ter's sister. Mrs. Chas A. Walls OF
Morgantown.
| Some talk now of railroad up Lit
tie Sandy over into Pennsylvania.
Chas. Galloway is preparing to build
n new grist mill. Success Charlie
you are an old hand in the milling
| business.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-08-19
KINowoop. AUGUST is
TRULY SAD

Run TO cover the Journal attempts 10
shield itself behind the European war in
its misrepresentation of the Democratic
tariff. 1t alleges. which is an allegation
OF the narrow and prejudice mind that
the high price OF wool is due TO the
European war. In the next paragraph
1t will affirm that the loss OF revenue 10
this country is chargeable to the tariff
and not the European war
The high price OF wool this year is
caused by the lack of importations from
1reign countries owing to the European
ar" declares the Journal, forgetting
Vt its stereotyped wool-tariff argument
years has been that with free wool
tralia would flood the American
ket and drive the American WOOL
Ter TO commit suicide, or Join the
publican party, the last act OF an un-
'aianced mind. 1t would take an ex-
traordinary stretch OF the imagination TO
argue that Australia is in any way handi-
capped by the European war in the ship
ment OF wool to this country. Evidently
the Journal takes it that any declaration
by 1t will be accepted as the gospel truth
by Its readers regardless of their intelli-
gence. 1t is regrettable that il still ad-
heres to the belief that misrepresentation
Is the cardinal virtue in holding the
faithful in line for the ring and machine.
We have had ample proof within the
past decade that such is not the case, but
the child-like innocence with which it
continues its misrepresentation is proof
positive that it is still laboring under the
belief that its misrepresentation are not
questioned. IT'S truly sad.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-08-19
LEROY SHAW, Commander
Adjutant.

The ex-Soldiers Reunion Association
OF Preston county I'm annual reunion
assembled at Kingwood. August 70
and IA, 1915. hereby express our ap-
probation as regards current events
Transporting in our beloved organiza-
ton as well as the country at large
through the following resolution:
Resolved. That while our ranks are
depicting from year to year, that our
patriotism for our country. and the
cause for which we sacrificed 80 much
from 81 to '65 IS still the slogan that
prompts US TO promote that which we
braved the terrible onslaughts OF civil
war, which for the time being para
lyzed business depleted our resources
and made orphans and widows.
Resolved. That while thus far we
are unable TO comprehend the pur-
pose Of the European war, which IS
bringing death and desolation 10 many
parts OF the old world we hereby
register our disapproval OF war Al
home or abroad, except for the pre-
seryation Of national honor, that we
heartily commend the attitude OF Pres
ident Wilson In this respect. and trust
that he and his advisers may succeed
In sparing our beloved country from
the turmoils and horrors OF war. and
that the great ship Of state may be 80
guided as to avoid any complications
abroad that would lead our beloved
country into a conflict Of arms.
Resolved, That Il is with bowed
heads that we contemplate the NOR
tally in our ranks during the past
year, quite a number who participated
with US In former re-
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-08-19
Farmers Meeting mt Oak Park SEN
TENDER II, 1915

Extensive preparations are being
made for a large gathering OF farmers
and friends at Oak Park on Septem-
Der IL for the purpose OF having a
good old-fashioned picnic and to hear
matters OF importance discussed by
able speakers from the state and ma.
tional grange.
IL Is expected that this will be the
largest gathering OF the kind ever
held In this section. This meeting is
in the hands OF a committee appoint
ed by the Pomona Grange OF Preston
and Monongalia counties and the local
oranges OF both counties are combin-
ing TO make this success and IL is
well known that when this organiza-
ton is behind a movement OF this kind
nothing will be left undone which will
add to the enjoyment of those attend
ing.
The lecturers for the day are Geo.
w. +. Gaunt OF New Jersey, lecturer
OF the National Grange; r. c. Atkin-
son. master of the State grange; Hon.
ii. +. Williams. commissioner OF ag-
riculture; G. II. Titlow. director OF
the experiment station. Morgantown.
The simple mention OF the names
OF these speakers is enough to assure
the meeting a grand success.
An extra excursion will be run on
the M. X, leaving Kingwood at
$50 a. m.
Everybody invited and a good time
is assured all who attend. complete
program will be published next week.
COMMITTEE.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-08-19
FOR hiSTORYS SAKE

We hate to do it, but accurate history
demands that we inform the Preston
County Journal that the United States
under Democratic administration has
accumulated the largest stock OF gold ever
held by any nation on the earth. The
treasury officials declare the amount OF
gold, cash and bullion, in this country
totals $1,000, 399, 500 This amount is
twice the size of the gold supply of any
other nation and the largest ever held by
country in history. We have devoted
many hours in solemn meditation as to
how the Journal will explain to its read
ers as to how this vast amount of gold
came about under a Democratic admins
tratlon which it has so frequently as
serted was going to ruin the country"
knowing the Journals steadfast determi-
nation to hew to the line of truth and
Justice when discussing the acts OF Demo
Gratis we must confess that in explaining
this accumulation of gold we feel that il
will have to content itself by telling the
devil do the damning for such state of
affairs while it meekly repines: ems
my sentiments silently expressed"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-08-19
Allen y. Cuppett.

The funeral of Alien S. Cuppett was
held from his home August 18th. at
10 a. m. Pastor A. II. McMillen, rep
resenting the International Bible Stu
dents association of Brooklyn, of
which Mr.. Cuppett was a member.
conducting the services About three
hundred of the friends and relatives
had gathered together and listened
patiently while the speaker outlined
the reign of sin and death. He took
for his text Cor. 1926. the last en-
envy that shall be destroyed is death
He pointed out that death has been
mans greatest enemy, one with which
he has been utterly unable to cope.
medical skill may add a few years
to mans life. but eventually all must
succumb to the vanquishing enemy
While the human race were without
help or hope God sent his son to die
that man might have life and that
more abundantly. He spoke of the
great cost OF redemption and the glor-
ious results that are to follow, the
resurrection both of the just and the
unjust, all that are in their graves.
Mr.. Cuppett was GO years. two
months and nine days old, and his was
the first death in the family in A
years. He is survived by his wife
and eight children, five sons and three
daughters, as follows: Oliver G. at
Leckrone, Pa, Charles and Elmer at
Brandonville, Dora Il. Crawford at
Hopwood, Pa, Nellie 1. Wolfe at Cliff
ton Mills, Obie r. at Clifton Mills.
Bert and Goldie at home.
FRIEND
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-08-19

The ARGUS criticized the loafers who
SIT all day in front of the court house
square and spoke OF them as idle and IN.
desirable citizens. The Journal immedi-
ately endeavored to construe this to mean
the old soldiers who, with other good citi-
zens, occasionally stop under the shade of
the trees in front of the court house TO
rest and refresh themselves. THE ARGrs
knows of no old soldiers who are idle and
undesirable citizens, and would be glad
for the Journal to name out who thew
mean when they speak of the idle and
undesirable old soldiers. These old vet
Grams we honor and respect and would
never think OF applying such epithets to
them as the Journal sees fit TO apply to
them. But there are strong and able.
bodied men who can be found sitting all
around this wall for ten hours dav
nearly every day in the week, and we do
not care whether these loafers are rich or
poor, If they are idle citizens, they are
undesirable citizens, for in a working
colony there is no place for drones. The
Journal speaks Of these men being forced
70 idleness by reason Of the Democratic
hard times. The Journal knows that
this is not true, for men are wanted in
the mills, mines, factories and on the
farms, and nearly every telephone pole
has on 1t a notice "Men Wanted" This
article was inspired by the fact that able
bodied men sit all day idle when they are
summoned to work in all the avenues Of
labor. We adhere to our first statement.
that all able-bodied idle citizens are I'M
desirable citizens.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-08-19
KINGwOOD CHAUTAUQUA
Attended by Hundreds of Persons at
Every Session and Was n Decided
Suceess-Attractlons Were All Of
High Order and Everyone Pleased.

The first Chautauqua held in King
wood was inaugurated last Friday af-
ternoon and continued until Monday
night and was a complete success in
every way. The day sessions were well
attended and at night the entertain
ments drew crowds that completely
filled the big tent.
The opening program was OF such
high order that many who attended
declared they felt they had received
full value at the one entertainment for
the cost OF the entire series.
The many special features that were
added in addition to the regular Chau-
tauqua program were OF especial in
terest and value to those who attend
cd
DR. William RAIDER was in charge OF
the Chautauqua and made many
friends here. He made arrangements
Tor conducting a similar attraction at
this place next year and already a
sufficient number OF business and pro-
fessional men of the town have signed
the contract to guarantee the success
Of the undertaking
Large numbers of people from the
surrounding country and the different
towns OF the county attended the diff
ferent performances and all were en-
thusiastic In their praise OF the excel
lence OF the program.
The annual reunion of the old sol
diers being in session at the same time
the veterans and their families were
invited to attend the Chautauqua as
guests of the committee and they
spoke In high terms of the perform.
ance.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-08-19
Club BOYS May Cnmn.

There is a movement on foot to get
up boys camp for the boys in the
agricultural clubs i'm this county. This
camp will be located near Masontown
on Cheat river. 1t will begin about
August goth and last three days. Boys
interested in Joining this camp will
please communicate with the county
agent at once that preparations may
be made for them. Mr. Kendrick or the
county agent will be present with the
boys all the time.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-08-19
Troop TranspOrf Snnk.

LONDON. August 17.-About one
thousand lives are believed to have
been lost by the sinking OF the British
transport Royal Edward in the Aegean
EN- route to the Dardanelles. on satur-
day, by a German submarine.
The Royal Edward carried 1850
soldiers. thirty-two military officers
and crew Of about 200 men. An Off
cial statement from the admiralty to-
day said that six hundred are known
to have been saved"