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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-01-13
Big Minstrel Show Coming Saturday,
January 9Th.

II has been a long time since our
town had a big and strictly first-class
high grade minstrel performance. and
our people are hungry for one and the
manager of the Brown opera house
announces that contract has been
signed up with Billy DeRue and Bob
by DeItue. proprietors OF and mana
gers OF DeRues Ideal MinstreIs. for
big show in Kingwood on the night
OF Saturday. January goth, beginning
at o'clock. This big troupe has been
In Kingwood before and has many
friends and admirers here. They car
ry splendid solo band and a full
orchestra and give big street parade
worth going miles to see and hear
when they were here last time they
carried p men and this time are big
ger and better than ever. The com
pany is made up of sweet singers, fun
ny comedians, graceful dancers and
skilled musicians and cater TO the re-
fined element. In fact, il is a guar
anted attraction and you get your
money back II you are not satisfied.
Watch for the big bills and heralds
and further particulars I'm the papers
and don't forget the date. Saturday,
January 29th.
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Misses Edith and Lola Hulstlne wer,
business visitors to Terra Alta on,
day the last OF the week.
Born. TO Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Shahal
on Friday last. a baby girl.
Mrs. J. r. Hutton was the guest OF
her daughter. Mrs. Warren Philips al
Blazer. for few days.
Mrs. Newcome OF Nowburg. spent
several days last week in town tn,
guest of her daughter Mrs. VIM. S
Nine.
Miss Goldie Bolyard of Irwin. was
visiting at the homo OF her aunt. Mrs
J. Ii. Wiles, last week.
Miss Eva Lawton OF Lantz Ridge. Is
the pleasant guest OF relatives in Bal
timore this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. w. Knowlton have
gone TO kingwood after having spent
the holidays with the latter's parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas Wheeler.
VIM. Englehart OF Cumberland. with
the Pittsburgh Dry Goods company
was calling on the merchants here the
first OF the week.
Mrs. j. NJ. Carrico was the guest OF
her mother. Mrs VIM. Horchler nj
Newburg, Saturday last.
The management OF Hollis opera
house has secured the John W. Vogel
minstrel company for one nights per
Torrance during the week OF March
18th. This company is composed of
% people, a large band and symphony
orchestra and is one OF the largest
MINISTRIES on the road. The exact date
will be given later.
John Welch spent Sunday in town
with friends.
Chas. Cloudy OF Grafton, was a visi-
tor in town the first of the week
Mrs. VIM. Boogher is visiting at the
home OF her brother-in-law, Joseph
Pugh. in Grafton. who is seriously IN
at this time.
c. T. Riley of Baltimore. the popu-
lar salesman OF the VIM. Deiches
Cigar company, was calling on the
trade In town Tuesday
The Rowlesburg basketball team
played the Tunnelton basketball team
at the latter's home town on last Sat
urday evening. The Tunneltonians
trimmed our boys up badly but Il was
their first game, having only organ
lied a team a week ago. but later they
expect to be in shape to play any
team in the county.
The protracted meetings being held
In both of the Methodist churches are
progressing nicely, both having large
congregations every night.
Rev. McKane OF the M. r. church
Will preach in the NJ. II. church I'm
kingwood the coming Sunday and
Rev. Wells of that church. will I'LL
the pulpit here.
]. ]. Naughton, who has been visit
ing his wife for several weeks, return
ed to Washington this week.
Dwight Wiles was visiting his
brother at Tunnelton for few DAYS
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs w. b. Bowman are in
McKeesport this week visiting the lat
ter's home folks.
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Bruceton
O'clock

Our little village town had an un-
usual treat Saturday night Rufus
Armstrong has purchased a moving
picture machine and tried Il out for
the first time Saturday night. Every
one seems pleased with the prospect
of good pictures AZ home And we
surely wish Mr. Armstrong all sue
cess
Ray Martin from Terra Alta. is
working the town and country round
for automobiles He has succeeded
in trading one to Ed Cunningham.
Mrs VIII Elsey was visiting her
sick aister Nell Shaner at Terra Alta
last week.
Dr. Hummelshine, was visiting with
friends ia town last Saturday and
Sunday
Charlie Bright. one OF our indus
trious young men, has gone to Can
ton. Ohio, for the winter
Frank Cunningham from Ohiopyle.
is visiting his brother Thadlus. at
Brandonville.
Miss Queenie Haines from Conneils-
Vile. Pa, is visiting relatives here fer
q few days
s g. Clark, frem hforeantown. was
"a i8wn an business last Saturday
our doctor reports one case Of scar
Dee fever, Frank Cunningham's baby
ndith
There &c 4 great deal Of sickness
thfonnboa fs country.
W. are CAD q have Tucker Nensas
. back Win b szaip n caused ali tbs
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Twilight

William RACER from out near Hal
leck, was visiting his brother. Free
man RACER last week
John Dun has moved his family from
Kaues Creek 70 Irona where he 10 en-
gagged In mining.
The fellow who always insists on
singing is usually one who can carry
bod better than q tune.
A protracted meeting Is in progress
at the Millersport y. b church con
Quoted BY Rev " r. Cunningham. Of
Kingwood Prof Utt Of Kanes Creek.
and HIS choir. 81 furnishing some
splendid vocal music
a series Of meetings commenced IT
Bethlehem last Sunday night conduct
ed bygf,ev. B. r. Mc0es. Of the N. p.
cbNs. We hope that during these
q aQcb good may be accom-
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-01-13
The Brewer Musical Entertainment.

The Brewers, the second number Of
the Lyceum course, here January %,
are musicians Of versatile ability and
have won for themselves an enviable
reputation on the concert platform.
Their repertoire is extensive and var
led. consisting Of classical selections
both secular and sacred Their pro-
gram consists Of violin. clarlonet.
trombone, piano and vocal solos,
piano trios, musical talking sketches
and readings. also orchestra selec-
tions. They are now entering their
fourth year ON the concert platform.
They have been affiliated with differ
ent lyceum bureaus and have appear
ed in twenty-six different states I'm the
union. having given one thousand CON
certs The Brewers are able 10 please
fully any and an
Tickets au sale az Manowns book
store January 17th
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-01-13
Take Care of Your Eyes

N. s. Steele, optometrist, will visit
Preston county towns again as fol-
lows:
Masontown, Preston hotel, Monday.
Jan. II. 1916.
Reedsville, Central hotel Tuesday.
Jan. IS. 1916.
Kingwood, Whetsell Bros. restaurS
ant. Wednesday, Jan 10. 1916.
Albright, Snider hotel, Thursday.
Jan 20. 1916.
Do not miss this opportunity TO have
your eyes examined
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-01-13

The evangelistic meeting which was
I'm progress for three weeks and two
nights a. Hiorra, conducted By the
Rev. F. W. Dick, evangelist, closed
Thursday night with % conversions
Never has such a meeting been known
in that locality But the message Of
truth was brought IN such a way by
the Rev. Dick that 70 was impossible
for them to get around It. a class has
been organized and also a Sunday
school. and everything Sc going along
fine. Never was such an interest
shown in anything Ike this before.
Arrangements are beins made 70 build
al NJ r church sanlb. at thia pls
and may poa bless ths people and
Jet 81 be done.
The Rev Dick e eoins to Ansisn "a
hold q meeting and expects - afs
by February fst May God etili con.
tlnae to pour cpi Ills spirit pnan De
people.
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Hssstson


Walter Smith shipped another car
load OF buckwheat at Somerfeld re
Gently.
Rev. Kirkpatrick. wife and little son
have returned from Canton. Ohio
where they were visiting their par
ents.
There is to be literary program
held in the school house here Tuesday
night. There has been one I'm progress
at the Sturgeon school house and the
teacher. David Van Sickle. and others
arranged to hold it here on Tuesday or
Friday and at the Sturgeon school
house on the next Friday OF the fol-
lowing week.
On Sunday morning, January ?, our
people were shocked to hear OF the
death of Mrs. Margaret Welch. she
having been sick only short time
with pneumonia. Drs. Snyder and
Wilkinson were both in attendance.
but all medical help was OF no avail.
She was aged 6S years. month and
IA days Mrs. welch came here sew
eral years ago and since then she has
made many intimate friends. She was
married twice and leaves two sons
and two daughters by her first hus-
band. and one son. Jackson. by her
second husband, Jacob h. Welch. who
preceded her To the great beyond
about three years ago. Mrs. WEIGH
lived with her SON Jackson ut the time
OF her death. and her sister, Mrs.
Sadie Leichliter. who has lived with
her for number OF years. was also
present at the time OF her death. The
deceased was a member of the Pres
bytrian church. Her funeral service
was conducted by Rev. jeremiah
Thomas I'm the church here and inter
ment was made in the Shady Grove
cemetery.
On Monday following the death of
Mrs. Margaret Welch. her sister. Mrs
Sadie Leichliter, was taken i'll and
DR.. Snyder was summoned at once
and said she was taken with the same
symptoms az her sister. Just one
week from that time Mrs. Leichliter
breathed her last. Mrs. Snyder and
Mrs. Smith. nurses i'm charge. attend
ed her bedside constantly and every
thing that could be done was done for
her. The deceased was about 81 years
OF age and the mother OF FIVE children.
all of whom died I'm infancy Her hus-
band preceded her to the grave several
years ago Mrs. Leichliter was very
sweet tempered lady and kind TO ev-
cry one. Her remains were taken TO
Conceivable for burial.
On Sunday, January Q, occurred the
funeral of A. J. Deal. The funeral
sermon was preached by Rev. Jere-
miah Thomas at his late home and
interment took place in the grave yard
on the hill side near his home. The
deceased suffered with heart trouble.
which caused his death, after only a
few days illness. He lived to the ripe
old age OF SO years and 26 days. Mr.
Deal was a good citizen, kind neigh
Dor and a fond husband. He leaves a
wife and seven daughters, namely:
Virginia. Linor. Amy. Mary. Ella,
LaurE and Gatha, all married with one
exception, Miss Mary. who was at
home at the time of her fathe death.
and two sons. Frank and John. Be
sides his wife and nine children he
also leaves 2s grandchildren and five
great grandchildren. We extend our
sympathy to the grief-stricken wife
and children:
For him no more the blazing hearth
shall burn
Nor busy housewife ply her evening
care"
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E. n. Harmed was here from near
Albright Monday.

Albright Monday.
Cashier J. Ray smoot OF Newburg.
is in the city today.
Loften Hartman was here from
Howesville this week
Miss Addie Watson is the guest of
friends " Albright this week.
County agricultural agent Devoe has
been in Morgantown the past week.
George Watson OF Masontown. was
a business caller in town TUESDAY.
Miss Eta Duvall has returned from
a short visit with relatives in Ohio.
T. NJ. Runner OF Marques. was a
business caller in town one day this
week.
Hon. r. ]. Crogan was a Grafton
visitor this week. attending the Circuit
Court session.
John n. Hoffman was here from
Maryland Wednesday and deposited n.
dollar with us.
J. s. Radabaugh OF Masontown.
while i'm town Monday remembered us
with a renewal
Elias w. whetsel of Morgantown.
was here one day this week looking
after some business affairs.
D'. Fahrney's Teeting Syrup CON
forms TO the pure food and drug law:
every bottle guaranteed. Sample free.
The Function and Kingwood high
school basketball teams will play a
game on the local floor tomorrow
night and an interesting contest is as
sured
Mrs. Wade Post OF Masontown. is the
guest of Mrs. U. A. Clayton in Watson
avenue. She arrived last night and
will spend few days Fairmont
Times
Harley Miller. who has been con
fine dto the Jail here for some time
on various charges, was released this
week on $1,000 bond to appear before
the next term of court
George Airy. a prisoner confined in
the county bastile, was taken to
Clarksburg on Monday by deputy
sheriff w l.. Lenhart and lodged in
the Jail at that place. Airy is impli-
Gated i'm a stabbing ARRAY over at
Newburg.
The second number of the Lyceum
caurse will be presented Saturday
Saturday night. January %, at the
Brown opera house. Tickets will be
placed on sale at Manown's book store
next Monday morning and you should
make your reservations early.
The local basketball team defeated
the Oakland Collegians last Saturday
night in a highly interesting game by
a score of 80 to 90 The visitors were
heavier than our boys and delivered a
good game but had no show to win
when hitched up against the fast and
furious Kingwooders.
The announcement is made by the
of the Brown opera
house that the famous DeRue min
strels will appear in Kingwood for
one night only. Saturday, January 20.
This organization is strictly high
class, is well known here and will no
doubt be greeted by large house.
The first picture show at the new
Court theatre was given last Saturday
evening and was well patronized. On
account of the fact that the building
was not completed no shows were Civ
en- the first of the week but will be
resumed tonight and each week night
thereafter. 1t is hoped by the man
agement TO have the building com
pleted in a short time and when fin
Ished it will be one Of the very best
show houses in the state
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-01-13

without a dissentiny vote the Oak
land county. Michigan. board of su-
pervisors at the recent session, decid-
ed to submit the 81 600. 900 bond issue
for good roads to the people at the
April election Better Roads and
Streets, December. 1915.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-01-13
Special Services mt the Presbyterian
Church

All are most cordially invited "a at
tend the closing services that are be-
ing conducted in the Presbyterian
church, Rev Wilson will preach each
evening including Saturday evening.
The following services have been ar
ranged for Sabbath: Sabbath school
at 1000; morning service at 1900;
afternoon service at 2:3O and evening
service at 1880. You are most cor
daily invited to attend all Of these
services
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-01-13
Notice % Creditors.
Commandments Office.

RDhiihlhhtphtI OlNttf
Kingwood. w. Va, Dec q. 1915.
To the creditors OF the estate Of Rus
sell n. Roby, deceased:
You are hereby notified that at tho
request OF J. V. Gibson. administrator
OF the estate OF said decedent. have
fixed the 9Th day Of February. 1916.
at one O'Clock .. m, at my Office In
Kingwood. Preston county, West Vir-
ginia, as the time and place where
will sit TO hear the proof Of debts and
demands against the estate Of SAID de-
cedent. ~ which time and place you
are required 90 be present
Given under my hand the day and
year aforesaid
J. BEN BRADY.
10-6t Commissioner OF Accounts.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-01-13
Notice to Creditors.


Kingwood. w Va. Dec %, 1916.
To the creditors Of the estate OF q. q.
Runner, deceased.
You are hereby notified that at the
request OF T. M. Runner. administra-
tor OF tho estate Of said decedent, /
have fixed the 9Th day Of February.
1916. a. ten o'clock a. m. at my office
In Kingwood. Preston county. West
Virginia. az the time and place where
! will ST 70 hear the proof Of debts
and demands against the estate OF said
decedent, At which time and place you
are required TO be present
Given under my hand the day and
year aforesaid.
,. BEN BRADY.
i0-0t Commissioner OF Accounts.
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Special Commissioners Sale OF VaIu.
able Real Estate Situate Near
ReedsyIlle, Preston County,
West Virginia.

BY virtue OF the authority vested I'm
the undersigned special commissioner
by decree pronounced by the Circuit
Court OF Preston county, West Vlr-
ginia. on the 9th day OF December,
1915. In the chancery cause of Charles
H. Zinn ct al vs.. George II. Zinn'ak
heirs. the undersigned special commis
siOner will on
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1916,
al the front door Of tho public school
building OF Reedsville, I'm the said
county of Preston and State of West
Virginia, between the hours OF / and
o'clock p. m, sell at public auction 20
the highest responsible bidder, the fol-
lowing described real estate, to-wit:
All that certain farm together with
the buildings and improvements there
on. OF which the said George III. Zina-
died seized and possessed, situate near
the said town OF Reedsyilie. In Valley
district. Preston county, West Vir-
ginia, and which is more fully bound
ed and described as follows, to-wit:
Beginning at white oak In Manearis
line s. 20 n. 90 poles, county road,
and corner TO VIM. VI. Zinn, thence with
the road s. 60 w. 30 poles, thence
leaving the road N. 40 w. 40 poles to
Marion Zinn's line and corner to VIM.
RI. linn. thence N. Al w. 60 poles to
oak stump, thence ~ 30 w. IS poles to
n white oak stump, thence N. SO r. "a
poles, thence N. IS n. IS poles to a
small oak, corner TO "A. Ziuu, and with
his line S. 60 n. t56 poles to the be-
ginning, containing 115 acres, more or
less. and being the same land that was
conveyed TO the said George II. linn
by William IT. linn by his deed dated
the ist day OF June, 1874, and OF rec
ord In the Office OF the clerk OF the Cir
cult Court Of said county or Preston,
IN Deed Book No. 81 at page al. and
which is fully described In the papers
filed In said cause.
TERMS OF SALE: The said real
estate Will be offered for sale on the
following terms OF payment: SO much
cash In hand as shall be necessary to
( pay the costs Of suit and expenses Of
sale, or 80 much more as the pur-
chaser shall elect TO pay, and the resi-
due, II any, upon credit Of one and
two years in equal payments. taking
from the purchaser his interest bear
ing notes with approved security
therein for said deferred payments
and by reserving n vendors lien there
/ TOT on said property.
ALTHA WARMAN.
Special Commissioners.
], J. W. Watson, clerk Of the Cirouif
Court Of Preston county. West Vir~
ginia, hereby certify that the 4<sa,.
cial commissioner has given
fore me "a the penalty and
conditions required BY the
Of sale.
10 a. f.t.t ~,
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Recent elections I'm ton counties in
Ohio carried giving S3.8OO.OOO for
good roads. Better Rohds & Streets.
December. 1915
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State ~ West Virginia. County " Preston.
!. John J. McKOne. Jr.. Cashier Of the above
named bank. do soomniy swear that the above
statement h. true ~ the best n my knowledge
and belief
JOHN }. McKONE. JR.. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn % before mo this 18th
day ~ January. 1916
r. w. WATSON. Notary Public
Commission expires oct. ~. 1918.
GUY NJ BONhFIELD.
GEO MILLER.
r r.. SHAY.
Directors.
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REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
- TUNNELTON BANK. located Rt Tunnelton.
Preston county. In the State Of West Virginia. at
the close ~ business. december 81. 1915.
Bank first began business Sept. /. 1908.
RESOURCES.
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Store. general line VIII invoice
from $1,000 to $4,000. Good lease and
cheap rent Close to new 3. & N. eta.
ton. VIII bear Investigation. Address
G. n. HAMILTON.
a. - - 60 ..G..r...Ets|
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State Of West VirVinia. County Of Preston. gel.
T. Felix Elliott Cashier Of Che above named
bank do Golcmnly swear that the above state
mont "a true b. TIE beat n my knowledge and
belief FELIX ELLIOTT Cashier
Subscribed and sworn % before me this 10th day
u January. 1915.
n. ~. MURDOCH. Notary Public.
Ny oomrnissi0n expires AUG. 10. 1921.
W. g. BROWN
~ " CROGh
,. a. LENHART
Directors.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-01-13

There's a reason" why subscribers
70 The Argus DO not want to miss a
single issue.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-01-13

REPORT OFTHE CONDITION or THE BANK
~ or KiNGWOOD. located 20 KinRwood. in
The state u West Virginia at the close ~ business
December 8l. 1915.
Organized boo 1850. Bank first began business
in 1896.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-20
BATTERY [ MAKES
 STRENUOUSEFFORT ID ENLIST FORCES
Crack Artillery Battery of South Wants to Go With
 Full Strength

The Jefferson artillery Battery c, First battalion field artillery, Alabama Ma tioral Guard, which is composed of some of the most prominent and influential young men of Birmingham. is making strenuous efforts to recruit it's strength up to the governments requirements be- fore starting for the Mexican border.
 The battery's armory is at 2212 Avenue B, and an invitation is extended to the young business and professional men of Birmingham who do not belong to any military organization to join. c. P. Nolan, who is captain of the battery, and his officers, have been hard at work ever since the Presidents mobilization order was issued, making arrangements for en- tering active service.
 The battery has an unusually fine equip ment and is probably the best militia battery in the south. Every member is an enthusiastic National Guardsman. It was organized last November. It is SUD- ported by an associate membership, com posed of some of Birmingham's best known citizens, who give the organization their active support. Every enlisted man IS college graduate, ana all nave nad some previous military training. Yale, Harvard, Princeton, Cornell, Vanderbilt, and other institutions, are represented.
 The battery was organized primarily to raise the standard of efficiency among the state troops. Since it's inception it has been an important factor in the state militia. Both officers and men are de- termined to make a creditable showing. Practically all were busy yesterday help ing to get new recruits and completing arrangements for their departure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-20
Constable ExOnerated
 by Coroner Spain

Coroner Charles L. Spain returned fror. a trip to Mulga yesterday where he wehr to investigate the killing of negro named Henry Wilburn by Constable F. H. Franklin. It seems that the negro was a newcomer in the mining camp, and went on a rampage.
 Constable Franklin attempted to arrest the negro who clenched him and they scuffled into dark room, where the ne- gro tried to get his gun but the con stable beat him to it and sho. tt..::- through the lungs. causing instant death. Coroner Spain held it justifible homi eide
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-20
OFFICERS ELECTED
 FOR MORRIS PLAN
 co. OF BIRMINGHAM
(Continued from Page Five)

l.. Sevier, second vice president of the company, yesterday. "They have met with success where they have been es- tablished and they have proved to be big help to the people of small means in the industrial districts. I think MT. Hop lxins, who organized the bank, is to be congratulated upon the success he has made of the work here, and l am sure that since the institution has been Launched under such favorable circum- stances, it will result in much good for the district. Judging by the records in other places, it will only be few years until this institution will be lending at least million dollars yearly to salaried people and wage earners."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-20
Special Bargains
 by Merchants in
 TOday's Age-Herald

Porters Palm Beach clothes, in regular or Norfolk models, $S to $10.
 Louis G. Richter company tells about the advantages of having your linen suits made to order.
 Strickland-Gr Furniture company Grafonola and six records for $l cash and $1 a week.
 The American Laundry launders Palm Beach suits for soc.
 Jacobs drug store has Pecan Praline, 5c package.