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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-03-04
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KINGwooD, w. Va, Feb. 81, 1915,

KINGwooD, w. Va, Feb. 81, 1915.
Editor OF The Intelligencer.
Dear Sir-You appear to be surprised
at the action of the Senate in pruning
TO the qnick the appropriation for the
geological survey.
1t is not startling to the people OF
Preston county, where a determined
effort has been made by the water power
corporation to harness" Cheat river.
In the course OF years the great State
Geologist of West Virginia has made
some bitter enemies, but DR.. |. e.. White
acquired his most powerful antagonist
when he declared that the Hydro Eectri.
cal Corporation was building its great re.
tanning wall on Cheat upon foundation
Of sand. He backed up his statement
with an array Of facts that even the Eek.
pert" engineers brought in from Wis
consin had to give way.
1t was then that the righteous indigna-
ton OF the water power State Senators
who reside in this section was leveled
"Pph Das " blOc III all It's Jury.
The sequel follows: DIR. White il
Inundated, the State disgraced and the
people punished when the attorneys
representing the water power interests
upon the floor Of the Senate are able In
cut off the appropriation made to DR.. /.
Q. White, State Geologist.
Mountaineers are (sometimes) free.
Respectfully,
SAM'L b MONTGOMERY.
The above card from Senator &. b.
Montgomery was Published in Tuesdays
Wheeling Intelligencer. As Hon. A.
Bliss McCrum, assisted by S. o Billings.
the two senators from this district, led
the fight in the state senate last week in
the interest Of the big water power cor.
porations. il might be well for the people
to ask our own genial senator-why?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-03-04

George H. Kercheval OF Keyser. 4
Ehere on business and greeting 81,
many friends. S.
A l. Sidwell. commissioner from
Reno district. was prominent busI-
ness visitor Monday.
Harmon F. Sidwell. proprietor of
the Hotel Preston. at Masontown. was
here Monday. He purchased one o.
the new Allen cars through the Miller
Brothers agency.
y. J. Mckone. Jr., was business
visitor at Fairmont one day this week.
j. 3 Mccain. superintendent OF the
Thornton brick plant. was here cali
Ing on friends Tuesday.
Rev Father ID. Dwyer OF Rowles.
burg. was heref or a few ho,irs Tues-
lay on business.
The many friends OF Ell.s Wiies. tho
genial and efficient clerk in the Cofr-
'nan-Fisher store here. will regret to
know that he is confined to his home
with a severe attack OF gall stones.
Delegate Carleton c. Pierce came in
on No. IL Saturday evening from
charleston and drove to Kingwood
hat same evening.
The revival services at the M
church closed on Tuesday evening
mid much rejoicing OF the member
snip OF that church. II is generally
Conceded that this has been one of the
most successful services hele here To-.
he past few years.
Vincent Cooke, OF Clarksburg. wa,
lere yesterday meeting his MANY
friends and renewing old acouaint-
ances
j. a. Montgomery. one OF our pros
porous farmers residing out in the
Iampground district, was here on bus
ness yesterday.
manager Eyerly, OF the Coffman-
FISHER store at Albright, was here on
business Tuesday.
l.. l.. BromhaI, who is managing tho
colfman-Fisher store at Housewife
spent Sunday with his family. We
are loath to see Mr. b. omhal and HI.
sstimable family leave our commune
n.y. which IL is feared he will do in
the spring.
Rev. w. ii. Hudgins, who conducted
'he revival services at the M. T..
church, has gone to Rogers, Va.
George Cash, general paymaster of
the Somerset Smokeless Coal COM
pany, was here Saturday paying on
che men at the local mine.
Mr. August Ed, the obliging and
courteous manager OF the Penn Mer-
camille company stoi,. is in Pittsburgh
"here he is buying a new line OF
spring and summer goods.
John Gibson, Jr, general manager
Oh the Somerset Smokeless Coal COM
pany, with headquarters in PITTSBURGH.
was here Saturday on business con-
hected with his interests. With him
came William G. Shrodes, the new SUI
perintendent for the local mines.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-03-04
School ReDOrt

Report of the Summers school, Rem,
district, for the fourth month begir
nlng January 4th and ending Januar.
18th. Ray n. Baker, teacher.
Number of pupils enrolled thi
month, boys z, girls 10. total II; dali
attendance, boys 6, girls s, total IA
per cent of attendance. boys SO, girl
80. average "a
Pupils that were neither absent O
,ardy this month: Ruth Hamilton
Hazel Pierce lola Shroyer. Max HUI
man. Everett Freeman, Robert Hamil
ton; pupils that were absent but on
day: LAZY Hamilton, George Pierce.
Fifth month. beginning February Is
and ending February Goth:
Number of pupils enrolled for thi
month. boys z, girls 10. total IT; dali
attendance, boys 6, girls 8, total Is
per cent of attendance, boys 95, girl
30. average 92h.
Pupils that were neither absent a.
tardy this month: Ruth Hamilton
Dove Runner, Hazel Pierce. Lol;
Shroyer, Vida Shroyer, LAZY Hamil
ton, Max Huffman, Everett Freeman
George Pierce, Robert Hamilton.
Parents and others are cordially In
vited to visit our school.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-03-04
Richer I'm 1915

Among the Fifty Reasons Why the
United States is to Grow Richer in
1915" the following are grouped under
the head of Agriculture" by the
writer, b. G. Forbes, financial editor
OF the Hearst newspapers:
American farmers, very tardily.
are learning the incalculable value Of
crop rotation.
The South has increased .ts WHITE,
wheat acreage so per cent and the corn
acreage promises to be similarly ex-
tended
"A proper system OF credit for our
farmers is to be established. probably
before the end Of 1915.
Heavy immigration from rural Eu-
rope should provide our farmers with
a more adequate supply OF labor and
should also lead to the cultivation OF
greater acreage throughout the coun-
try.
Our total farm products in 1914 are
estimated by the government at almost
$10000,000.000 in value. a figure never
before attained
High prices for all food products
VIII enrich our farmers during 1915.
Prosperity is enabling farmers to
buy more labor-saving machinery.
purchase better grades of breeding
cattle and improve their homes, thus
making their daily life more comfort
able.
Remarkable advances in agricuI-
tural science combined with the un-
matched efficiency Of our federal de-
partment Of agriculture. have greatly
reduced the danger OF any general
failure OF crops"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-03-04
ReedsviIIe Farmers Meet.

Last Saturday the farmers from the
upper end of Valley district held an
enthusiastic meeting. VIM. Watkins
was elected president and Ralph Fair
fax secretary. This club now has 20
members and is growing fast. Lime
was discussed thoroughly and some
good points were brought out about
what kind of lime the Farmers should
use. Fertilizer was also discussed. 1t
is probable that a number OF car loads
OF fertilizer and lime will be purchas-
ed comparatively at Reedsville this
spring.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-03-04
ALBRIGHT

Lynn Faulkner OF Morgantown, is
visiting his brother Bliss.
Mrs. e. e. Watson and daugbtel
Lucille were visiting friends at Ter
ra Alta Ind Tunnelton the latter Mart
of last week.
MIR. and Mrs. nj. F.. Walls eptar.
tanned Mr.. Wallis Sunday school class
at their home last Saturday night.
A number of our young people have
been attending the protracted meet
ing at Ruthben.
MISS Lynne Waddell spent the week
END at her home in Brandonville.
hobart Martin, who has been at
lending high school here since
Christmas. is at home this week on
account of the illness of his father
hehearsals are beginning for a pro-
gram to be given in room 2 nj the
schooi building Thursday night.
March III, for the pupils, and Saturday
night, March 10, for the citizens
part OF the program will be devoted
to Indian lore.
mere is to be 2 debate in the Bap-
list church Friday night. March 70
between the Kingwood and Albright
D. Y. r. us. There will also be a
special exercise in the Baptist
church on Sunday night, March z.
ID. Is. Mason of Aurora, former
popular principal of the Albright
schools was visiting friends in town
Saturday and Sunday.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-03-04
l Know Him

] know a man who thinks that he
could write book or tame a bee
could run the earth in every way
much better than it's run today; could
sail boat or ride mule, or teach
the teacher in the school; could beat
The band at every squeak were he to
rain about a week; could do all these
were he to try. He doesn't though
wonder why? / know him like N
printed book, as well as though were
his cook. know he thinks that be
could run the universe and call Il fun,
II he could only get start, that he
would play wondrous part. But still
he sits around and waits, and on his
merits cogitates Perform I'm everv
line? Great Scott lie knows no
could-but he does not. Now, how can
such insight show, and say of him
mat this is so? Tho mans .nyseIf-T
ought to know.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-03-04

ALooaohf, W. NA.s reU. ~.
Editor Argus:
Preston county is far behind adjoining
counties upon the road OF progress. The
Republican party had full control of
county affairs for forty years. The Demo
cratic party was in power tor four years.
Our taxes have been so high, IL not higher,
than in other counties of the state. vet
with the one exception OF roads, no pub
lie improvements have been made in all
these years. Roads, and we ought to add
bridges, are in better condition today
than ever before. Perhaps as good N
dirt roads can be made. But when this
is said all is said in the way of public
improvements. Other counties have new
public buildings in addition to good roads.
Step over INTO Maryland, Garrett
county, If you please, where $40, 900 per
mile is being spent upon roads-more
than Preston county spends upon all her
roads. Think of il, We KNOCKERS"
Garrett county is today spending more
money upon one mile OF her roads than
Preston county is spending upon ALL
her roads, and has in addition up.to. date
public buildings.
But II is not necessary to 20 over into
Maryland to find up-to- date public build.
inRs. We merely wanted to show what
Garrett county was spending upon her
public highways. Barbour, Randolph
and Tucker counties. all right ut our door,
have up-to-date puolic buildings and
their roads are AZ good as dirt roads can
be made. But poor old Preston is still
upon patch work.
In conversation with a lifelong Repub.
lican few days ago, man whose politi.
cal opinions are not measured by dollars
and cents, we asked him tins question,
why is it that Preston county is so far
In the rear of adjoining counties upon
the road OF progress?' His reply was
There is too much peanut politics in
Preston county" Perhaps this is a cor.
rect solution OF the question. Too many
men whose political principles are meas
ured by dollars and cents. Men who
have become imbued with the idea that
their national, state or county govern.
Inents owe them a living, and when the
public teat is wrested from them they
become sullen and abusive-the country
immediately starts down the road to
eternal perdition. They see nothing good
IN men or measures that do not conform
to their own narrow minded way OF
thinking. Their love of country is not
lar reaching, hardly ever escapes from
the dining hall.
But to get back to the subject, Preston
county is surely far in the rear of sister
counties Not an up to- date public build
ing in sight, though look at our tax
bills each year would indicate that said
buildings were in course of construction
What the new court Republican, will
do in the way of public improvements is
mere matter of conjecture. We be-
ieve them all to be gentlemen OF the
highest type. We believe their actions
will not be governed by the political
shysters of the county-the crumb. gath
erers. We believe all will receive equal
consideration, regardless of political pre-
ferment. Let us forget partisan politics
and see II we cannot catch up with adj.
joining counties on the road Of progress
PROGRESSIVE.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-03-04
BrandonyifIe

some more good old winter weather.
have you noticed the smiling face
OF Henry Matlick OF late" It is a boy.
5. Johnson of Dixie. indiana. has
been visiting here the pas: week.
Alva circuit is visiting his sister
Mrs. G. c. weltner.
Quite big revival is being held at
Shady Grove at this time.
Daniel Wolfe purchased another
hne horse the past week to use on his
mail route as the roads are in such
bad condition.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-03-04

Situate on Tunnelton and Kingwood
pike, about y mile south OF Howes-
Vile. Contains 100 acres, more OF
less. Five room house. good barn and
outbuildings; plenty of fruit; good
water; improvements. Adjoins lands
OF T. p. Weaver, John G. Plum and
others. Terms cash when deed is
made. Highest bidder will be noti-
fed. All bids must be sealed and ad-
dressed to J. ID. Weaver, route 2,
CrooksyilIe, Ohio. 17-4t
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-03-04

One of the smallest and most despi-
cable things that has emanated from the
brain OF Presley w. Morris of the Stat.
Journal. Is his fiendish gloating over the
fact thai the new charter of Parksrsburp
would deprive the Sentinel from publish
ing the ballot and election notices. And
TO think that this is the man selected by
the Publishers Association to 20 to
Charleston to safeguard the interests Of
the newspaper fraternity We would
have 70 coin the word to properly charsc.
terize such q hidebound and bitter parti.
san. The lexographers have failed T.,
furnish IT.
Shame on you. Presley Morris!
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-03-04
In NIemOriam.

Mrs. Rose Ann Bergman died at
her home at TOWNSVILLE February 10,
1915, at the age of &c years. She was
born at Mount Savage, Md, August 10,
1S4S. She was married to Christie
pher a. Bergman June 10, 1867. To
this union nine children were born.
all of whom are living but one daugh-
ter, Mrs. Ella Parker, who died about
three years ago. Those living are
Miss Anna, Francis W., Fred, Chris
TOPPER, Jr., Emma Bergman and Mrs
Agnes Bobo, all of Howesville: Mrs.
Cecilia Weber of Pittsburgh, and
Mrs. Matilda Waltz Of Fairmont.
Her husband preceded her to the
grave few years ago. Mrs. Borg
man semed in the best of health until
the day before her death. She suf-
Tered q paralytic stroke on February
18th about $3.50 a. m. She remained
conscious until few hours before
her death. All her children were at
her bedside when the end came.
She was loving and devoted moth
er, noted for her great generosity and
kind acts. She will be greatly missed
in her family circle and neighborhood,
where she spent almost her entire life.
Her funeral was largely attended by
relatives and friends from a distance;
who came to pay the last respects to
one who was loved by all
The funeral took place at st. JOS
eph's Catholic church on Tuesday,
February 23rd Services were con-
Quoted by Rev. Father p. ]. Browne
lnterment was made in the cemetery
nearby.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-03-04
LAST CHANCE.

On account of bad weather In Jan.
nary i have decided to stay until
March 13. ! positively will not b,
there longer. In order to close on,
stock quick, will make photographs,
regular price 1926 and 1925 per doz..
now $500 and $500 per doz.
Cabinets, regular price 800, nov
$3.50 and 1896 per doz.
Pictures taken any Kind Of weather.
day or night.
VIII give 20 per cent OF on fran.
ing pictures.
=. II. GARNER,
KingwOOd, w. Va.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-03-04

Congressman Brown has recon-
mended the following persons for APP
pointment as fourth-clsss postmast-
ers; Charles r. Markwood at Eglon.
Preston county; John w. Buzzard at
Potomac Manor, Mineral county; John
II. Swisher At New Creek, Mineral
county; DR.. Perclva. Lantz at Alaska.
Mineral county; Samuel -. Lyons al
Berry,, Mineral county; J. Humbird
Smith at Patterson Creek. Mineral
county; Harry r. knight at Barnum.
Mineral county; Martha X. Purgltt at
Fayetteville, Hampshire county; and
Il. J. Whitemore at Bedington, Berke-
ley county.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-03-04
lFrom Geo. w. summersl

WASHINGTON. March 2.-whether
the House shall consider the charges
against Judge Dayton before adjourn
ment and determine whether he shall
be impeached or not probably will be
decided within few hours from - e
time this is written. The sub-commit-
tee which has made the Investigation
called for by the House. under the
Nicely resolution. is understood to have
It's report ready for presentation to
the full committee today (Tuesday).
What action the full committee will
take cannot be foretold. IL the com
mittee adopts the report OF the sub
committee and recommends the dis
missal OF the charges or the impeach-
ment OF the Judge, the House would
have time to act upon the report be-
fore adjourning on Thursday at noon.
But IL the full committee wants fur
ther time to consider the findings OF
It's subcommittee. the matter may
have to go over till the next Congress
meets. AS all business before one
House OF Representatives dies with
the expiration OF that body, the reso-
luton would have to be introduced
over again in the next House, IL ac-
ton on 1t were desired, and the testi-
mony would have to be taken again.
although the evidence already in
might be accepted by the committee OF
the next House. Many persons here
believe 1t would be unfair to Judge
Dayton to let the matter go OYER with
out action, after the testimony taken
has been permitted to set to the pub
lie. so that an effort will be made to
have the House take action in the mat
ter If possible before adjournment.
While Judge Dayton has not had the
privilege of presenting any witnesses
In his own behalf. to do which might
put different phase on the matter,
still those who have been interested
in bringing out the testimony against
him feel pleased with the showing
they believe they have made i'm sup
port of the charges.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-03-04

FREE: to Our Customers. Free
aluminium kitchen ware, guarantee
20 years. Jolliffe's, Grafton's bes
store, believe in giving the public :.
share of their profits. We know tina
this is advertising which will result
greater benefits both to ourselves an
to our trade than any other metho
we could employ. You get the bene
mrs from cooperative plan of .h'
kind and our business Is built up
your continuous appreciated patron
age. The plan is simply this-ever
cash purchase you make at this stor
amounting to sc or more entities yo
TO sales slir-you save these unit
your total purchases reach the amour
necessary 10 entitle you to the piec
YOU desire, then bring these sales slip
to us and the aluminium ware is your
absolutely free. Jolhffe's, Grafton,
Best Store.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-03-04

Farm and Preside says: only an
expert Judge Of values can make a
practice OF buying cheap goods and
saving money by It. Even he does not
always succeed. The only safe and
sane way is to stick to the well-ad-
vertised. trade-marked brands Of
goods which carry the manufacturer.s
guarantee of satisfaction.
Cheap goods at so-called bargain
prices soon find their way to the Junk
pile or to the rag bag, and the buyer
Is forced to spend more money for a
new supply"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-03-04
III You are Successful-yisitY Your OIL,
Home

In the March American Magazin,
Elmer f. Ferris writes an interestin,
fiction story of craftsmanship entitled
Bringing Home the Bacon" in tn
course OF which he makes the follow
ing wise comment:
When man has done something
worth while in the world he finds 6
large element of satisfaction in re
turning to the scene of his former &C
tivities. II affords pleasant contras
between the past and the present anc
offers an excellent opportunity to tall
about it,"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-03-04
Notice to Lot Owners I'm Cemeterv
Kingwood, W. Va

The Civic Club has made arrange.
ments for high grade grass fertilizer
TO be used in the cemetery. A number
OF the lots are badly in need Of II, es-
pecially In the Flynn addition They
will apply It at Just what II costs
Lot owners please let the club know
at once as It should be attended to.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-03-04
JOLLY PRES
On you. Presley Morris

Jolly Uncle Presley
Writes what be is told
Si.R a song of sxpence,
Pocket full of gold,
The wit of Presley Morris
Could bring him lots Of fame,
But when he talks Of Wilson
He speaks hallowed name
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-03-04

Did not Gov. Hatfield warn the people
that the Vital fundamental need Of the
state was the raising d additional rege.
nue?" His figures show there vas a
deficit Of over 81 POO 600, with the pros.
poets Of the state going deeper in the
hole. This deficit is in direct violation
Of the constitution. What do political
machines care for constitutions?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-03-04

Agricultural meetings were held at
Etam and at Red Rock last week. The
farmers around Etam are planning to
build several silos next summer. Sew
eral OF the farmers are taking CORES
pondence courses in agriculture. They
are much pleased and full of enthus-
iaGm.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-03-04

Present postmasters in the Second
district who have been placed on the
classified list after passing successful
ly civil service examinations are. IT..
-. Jackson, Brett, Preston county;
Charles II Core, Core, Monongslia
county; William Il. Rush, Van voor-
bis, MonongaIia county; Miss Myrtle
Tough, Cassville, Monongalia county.
and Stanley c. Watson, Ellington, Mo
nongalia county.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-03-04
Stock shIements Prohibited

On account Of the recent outbreak Of
tie dangerously contagious and infection.
disease known az Foot and Mouth disease
IN the cities Of Chicago. indianapolis.
Louisville, Cincinnati. Columbus, Pitts
burg, Baltimore and Jersey City, and in
view Of the fact that the dangers from
this disease are very great and the means
Of dissemination 90 much beyond orr
control, I, Howard T.. Williams. Com
missioner Of Agriculture Of the State Of
West Virginia, through power vested in
me, hereby give notice that until further
advised, shipments Of cattle, sheep, other
ruminants and swine into the State a.
West Virginia for any purpose from sec
tions Of the country nov under federal
quarantine on account Foot and Mouth
disease are prohibited, and until further
notice is given, all shipments Of horses
and mules from the above named citi p
are hereby prohibited, and until further
notice is given, all shipments Of domestic
animals from quarsntned territory are
hereby forbidden 10 unload Tor rest, feed
or water in West Virginia stockyards,
n T. WILLIAMS.
Commissioner Of Agriculture.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-03-04
~ III. tARNbR,
KingwOOd, w. Va.

7. c. Carroll will open up a photo.
graph gallery in Kingwood March is
1915. have bought out s. RI. Garne;
and viii locate in the Albright build
ing, over the OTIara shoe shop, ant
will do all kinds of Photographic work
and picture framing.
p. G. CARROLL,
Kingwood, w. Va.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-03-04

Prof. j. Il. Trotter plans to plant IL
acres of potatoes on the Herman farm
near Reedsville. Seven hundred bush
els raised on five acres last summer
convinced him that potatoes are the
crop for Preston"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-03-04

Not within the history Of the state have
the people witnessed such increase in
salaries and appropriations and the crea-
ton Of new offices II borders on crimi.
nal extravaganza. l. IL any wonder that
the state is hopelessy in debt? With
such willfnl extravaganza when can the
state hope % got ont Of debt