West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-02-11

Ash was formerly located here and
has many friends who always extend
a cordial welcome when he returns,
IL It be only temporarily.
Mrs. Michael Condor and sister
Miss Agnes Murphy Of German. were
here shopping yesterday.
One or the most interesting and en-
pertaining law suits that has ever
been prosecuted here took place AT
Browns hall on last Thursday even
ing. II was an action for breach of
promise, in the circuit court OF Tun-
melton. with Miss Blanche Rankin as
plaintiff and Vino Law as defendant.
The case was tried before Judge j.
w. Halbritter. with j. +. Jamison and
w. G. Lavelle representing the plain
tin and Frank Craig and f. +. Par
rack representing the defendant.
The damages asked were $4,000 and
AFTER very spirited legal battle the
jury returned and David L. Watson.
foreman OF the jury. announced that
they were unable to reach a decision
due to the fact that he had associated
with him eleven of the most obstinate
and contrary jurors he had ever gath
cred with. Miss Ethel wiies and
Guy Wiles were the stellar witnesses.
although all connected with this nota-
BILE case deserve special mention.
a most distressing accident occur
red here In the local mines Saturday
when charge of powder was ex-
ploded. which struck Victor Il. Hon.
man with full force in the face. DIR.
Everett Walker rendered surgical
and medical aid here and the young
man was taken to the Miners hospi-
tai at Fairmont, on train 55 that same
evening. He was visited on the fol-
lowing day by Frank Hart, who re-
ports that the doctors i'm charge are
hopeful OF saving the young mans
eyes, something which was at first
doubtful. The large number OF
friends who were at the station when
the young man left town for the hos
pital. was striking testimonial of
the sympathetic esteem I'm which he
Is held by his co-workers. IL is to be
hoped that Mr.. Hoffman will not suf-
fer any permanent injury and that
he Will fully recover from his fright
full experience.
On Monday night of this week the
daughters of Mrs. ID. N. Rhodes ten
dered her delightful sprprise party
I'm honor of her natal anniversary.
The surprise was complete to the
most minute detail and those who
were present enjoyed themselves to
the extreme. The guests were de-
iightfuily entertained with both instru
mental and vocal selections and nu-
merous parlor games were INDUCED
I'm by old and young alike. The pres
ents were concrete expressions of the
affection and esteem entertained for
Mrs. Rhodes by her friends and
neighbors. Delicious refreshments
were served TO all present and at a
seasonable hour a reluctant depart
ure was taken by those present but
not until each and every one had
given kindly expression for a long
and happy life for the honor guest.
The ladies gave Mrs. Rhodes a hand
some rocker which was presented by
w. A. Watson in very touching and
feeling talk and Prof. and Mrs. ]. r.
jameson presented Mrs. Rhodes with
beautiful boquet OF cut flowers.
Among those present were: Prof. j.
F.. Jameson and wife, ID. Il. Hartman
and wife, w. A. Watson and wife.
Earl Phillips and wife. Mrs. Will
Ashby and daughter Edith, Mrs. Ar
thur Beavers and daughter Ruby,
Mrs. Frank Hardesty. Mrs. Alfred
Brown and daughter Eva, Mrs. Carl
Adams and children OF Magnolia.
Misses frankie Costello, Edith WILL
Jams, Orpha Wolfe, Mannila Gale,
Gertrude Sherron and Agnes Gibson,
and Messrs. Richard Poland, Frank
Kisner, Noah and Frank Hartman
and w. G.. Lavelle.
Gustavus Cresap of Kingwood, was
here Tuesday for a few hours.
DR. Samuel Austin Pratt, formerly
OF the county of Doddridge, but now
located at the county seat, was here
on business Tuesday.
George III. Morse, superintendent of
the Somerset Smokeless Coal com
pany, was business visitor at Union
town. Pa, Saturday.
Miss Mearl Dorsey, one of our sue
cessful teachers, was the weekend
guest Of Grafton friends.
Mrs. Byrd Lake Brock OF Oakland,
was the guest of Mrs. w. J. Lavelle
on Monday of this week.
Miss Louise II. Hagans, who is now
located at Oakland, was here Satur-
day teaching her class OF piano pu-
pills
Thomas Fisher, the hustling man
ager OF the Coffman- Fisher company,
visited the stores at Rowlesburg and
Independence Tuesday and left for
Belington that same evening.
DR.. Basil Heron our popular and
efficient dentist. is quite busy attend
ing to his rapidly growing practice
here and at Newburg.
Revival services are now in pro
gress at the local NJ. T.. church and
the interest and attendance is graft
flying TO those in charge
Joseph A. Miller, secretary OF the