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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-10-19

gitive In the west and Walden sends
Tor Virginia on the mission OF en-
rolling her American sisters in the
Women's Imperial Legion Of Honor.
The final scene shows Virginia as OF
the STAFF Of Joan OF Arc. Protesting
to fuldll the viceroy's mission. she or
ganizes a gigantic counter-plot TO free
the enslayed nation. she atones for
her former folly by risking life and
honor for the cause OF freedom Here
are shown scenes like the Sicilian
Vaspers where entire populations rise
to exterminate foreign usurpers. Con
spicuOus I'm the dreadful. yet glorious
day are the Daughters OF Jael. an oath
bound band OF women patriots.
The western states. headed by the
cowboys. organized, and after a des
perate struggle drove On eforeign usurs
pers into the sea.
The story brings In many extraordl-
nary types Of the pofyglot American
natiOnalities. the Polish, German, Ital-
Ian and other races are pictured I'm
their haunts
This wonderful story is made up OF
very large cast. many thousands
participating in the production, the
Nation, War. the Fall. the Poverty and
Hardships This is one Of the highest
class and biggest productions in the
United States, and is attracting world
wide attention Some Of the most con-
spicuous figures being Arthur Smiley
Lorraine Huling, Percy Standing. f.
! G. Geldert. Philip CastrOck. Paul Will
/ lis. Flora Mcdonald Leila Frost Edna
MCWilsOu George BMr. Mildred
/ Brecken May Giraci and Beuiah Burn
For Saturday night, October 2fst.
THE Disciple" a five reel drama, and
Saved by Wireless" a two part com
edy. This Is a Triangle" program
William Hart takes the part OF a mis-
sionary. This Is a very strong play
among the very best, and you will be
wonderfully pleased with a.
Next week we will have our usual
high class entertainments on Tuesday
! Thursday and Saturday nights.
k'rhe Fall Of a Nation" first show a,
III 70 o'clock; second show az 9.t6.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-10-19
Brueeton Mills

DR.. DeFoe is seriously i'll with
pneumonia
The Womcn's Farm club held an in
terestng meeting Saturday afternoon
at Mrs. Garfield Armstrong; The
meeting was conducted by the secre-
tary instead OF the president The
next meeting will be at the home of
nellie Armstrong.
Mrs Garfield Armstrong and chill
dren have returned from Smithheld.
Mrs. Benson. sister of Mr.. Arm
strong, accompanied them.
Mrs. Jessie Scott was in Uniontown
for a few days.
Miss Marie Groves is recovering
from an attack of the measles.
Mrs. Corel Whitesell who was visit
ing in Pitcairn, has returned, bring
ing with her Mrs. ID. Feather.
Miss Lucy Forquer spent the week
end with her sister, Mrs. DeFoe
Miss nellie Armstrong has returned
from visiting her sister, Mrs. Elmer
Englehart
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Thomas made
trip to Cumberland.
Miss Althea Haines is at home from
school for few days because OF ill
ness.
Mrs. Hester Glenn has been visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Wolfe.
The Rev. oJhnson is holding pro-
tracted meeting at East View.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-10-19
Albright, Route 1
Locals are very scarce.

Locals are very scarce
We are having some very hard
frosts now.
Threshing now all done in our COM
munity.
Pete Hickey is thinking of selling
out here and going to Pennsylvania.
Geo, l.. Stone OF Duquesne Pa. Wis
tied here since our last letter.
The Rev. Johnson filled his regu-
lar appointment at Harmony Grove.
Arthur Wilhelm is road working
some these past days.
l.. \. Smith and Hoy r. Miller are
baling hay at Geo. q. Walls.
w. l.. Johns is the boss potato raiser
in this neck OF the woods
Benz. +. Hennessey is on the sick
list AT this time.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Gibson gave the
young folks an apple cutting since
our last letter.
Charles A. Galloway butchered n
fine porker last week.
Mrs. c. c. Gale Is recovering slow
ly' but seems TO be getting better.
Frank II. Gale is making bug Juice
at his cider mill every Wednesday.
Claude f. Duvall is furnishing our
people with coal for the winter.
The regular meeting OF the Nebo
grange was held at {. A. Ganoway's
on last Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. w. weining. MIR.
and Mrs. Lille Hunt and Mrs. Alice
Hunt. of Dellslow. motored over I'm
their new car and took dinner last
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs ]. NJ. Glib
son, returning home i'm the evening by
way of Kingwood.
Miss Elva Lenhart has gone TO I'm
iontown, whore she will visit her sis
ter, Mrs. Colebank. for couple of
weeks.
Vernon Forman was at Bruceton on
business one day this week.
T. B. Forman and family went TO
Terra Alta Sunday accompanied by
Miss Hazel Forman.
Albert Falkenstinc is picking APP
Piles for cider at this writing.
Pratt II. Graham was at Bruceton
one day this week.
The boys of Pleasant Valley still
have some attraction at Bruceton.
Sugar Valley school is progressing
nicely with Amos Wolfe as the teach
er.
The Pleasant Valley school is I'm mo-
ton with J. NJ. Gibson as the teacher.
MIR. Gibson has two pupils going to
him who hold teachers certificates.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-10-19
Tunnelton, Route 3

Milton Carrico and Frank Ayersman
were calling on William Nine last sun
day.
Miss Vallie Newcom spent the day
with aunt Minerva Miller last Fri
day.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Guy Shaifer and chill
dren spent Sunday with relatives at
Fellowsville
Miss Nellie Con spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs Dorsey Larue.
Mr.. and MIS-. Halle Wolfe and two
children of Cheat Bridge, were visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Nine last Saturday
and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sol Lipscomb spent
Sunday at the home of Mr.. Myers.
Dorsey Larue is on the sick list.
The stork visited Mr.. and Mrs. Bard
Shaffer and left a fine big baby boy.
Mac Mcmillan of Mannheim. was call
ing on VIII Nine Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Tull spent Sun
day with Mrs. c. r. McVicker.
Ralph King of Rowlesburg, was cali
ing on Tom shaffer last Sunday even
ing.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-10-19
Schwab Tells How Andrew Carnegie
Got His Start.

In the November American Maya
zine Charles NJ Schwab says:
Andrew Carnegie first attracted at
tention by using his head to think
with. II was when he was a telegraph
operator on the Pennsylvania railroad
under Colonel Thomas A. Scott. One
morning a series Of wrecks tangled
up the line. Colonel Scott was absent
and young Carnegie could not locate
him. Things looked bad.
Right then Carnegie disregarded
one Of the roads strictest rules and
sent out dozen kilograms signed with
Colonel SCOTS name, giving orders
that would clear the blockade.
Young man. said the superluten-
dent few hours later. do you realize
that you have broken this company's
rules?
Well Mr. Scott, aren't your tracks
clear and your trains runningg asked
tho young telegrspher,
Colonel SCOTS punishment was 10
make Carnegie his private secretary
A few years later. when the colonel
retired from once. he was succeeded
BY the former telegrapher, then only
IS years old"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-10-19

John Allen Fawcett. an aged and
one OF the best known residents Of
near Kingwood died I'm the family
home on October fl At $3.50 a. IN.
following an illness Of one week with
a severe cold on the lungs All the
medical attention was given him that
could be procured but with no avail
He was born near Kingwood seventy
six years ago last month. About fifty
five years ago he married Miss Mar
cissus Feather Of near Klngwood. Mr..
Fawcett was born and spent his entire
life in and near Kingwood lie was
steward OF the aims house for a num-
Der Of years and had been one among
the most active farmers in this sec
ton Re was a member Of the Meth
odist church for a number Of years
Despite the fact that he had been all
ing for years. HIS passing came as a
shock 20 his many friends All mem
bers Of his immediate family were at
his bedside when the end came Be
sides his wife he IL survived by three
children, Mrs. Lee Shoemaker OF King
wood, Bailey Fawcett OF Kingwood.
and Elisha Fawcett Of Morgantown.
The funeral services were held in the
family home Friday. October 70. at
1890 o'clock. the Rev. Cunningham
officiating. Interment was made in
the Kingwood cemetery
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-10-19

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
Northern District OF West Virginia, 80
In the United states District Court I'm
and for said district.
In the matter Of r. l.. Lee. bankrupt
No $50, IN bankruptcy.
PETITION FOR DISCHARGE.
To the Honorable Aston c. Dayton.
Judge Of the District Court OF the
United States for the Northern
District Of West Virginia.
r. +. Lee OF Rowlesburg. in the
county Of Preston, and state Of West
Virginia, In said district, respectfully
represents that on the 18Th day OF
June, last past, ne was duly adjudgod
q bankrupt under the acts Of Con
gress relating 20 bankruptcy; that he
has duly surrendered all his property
and rights Of property, and has fully
complied with all the requirements OF
said acts and Of orders OF the court
touching his bankruptcy.
wherefore, he prays that he may be
decreed by the Court TO have a full
discharge from all debts provabie
against his estate under said bank
ruptcy acts. except such debts as are
excepted BY law from such discharge.
Dated this 2nd day Of September.
A, -. 1916
r. l.. LEE. Bankrupt.
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
Northern District OF West Virginia. 50 !.
on this 18th day OF October, A. d.
1916. on reading the foregoing petit
zion, Il Is
Ordered By the Court that hearing
be had upon the same on the 2nd day
OF December, a. u. 1916. before said
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-10-19

Thomas Dixon and Victor Herbert's
patriotic spectacle coming to The
Court theater next Friday, October
goth,
Thomas Dixon, author OF THE Birth
OF a Nation Just released 10 the Uni
ted states his sequel 10 the former
work, which he calls "The Fall OF a
Nation"
In writing and staging "The Fall Of
a Nation Thomas Dixon has kept par
ticularly in view the world struggle
between democracy and Imperialism.
as IL effects the United States. inter
woven with the theme Of the helpless
decline and fall, by conflict Of person
alities Charles Walden, who betrays
his country for a vice-regal throne at
Washington; John Vassar, who fights
vainly for preparedness. and Virginia
Holland. who plays directly into the
hands Of the traitors. are the three big
figures in the drama.
After a prologue exemDllfying the
foreign immigrants debt OF graft
tude to the union, the play proper be-
gins with the scenes OF political con-
fiict preceding the great conspiracy.
Yasscr's national defense bill is de-
feated I'm Congress Virginia Holland
spurn8 his principles and encourages
Walden. the professed and mislead
friend Of peace.
Practically without warming the
storm breaks over New York when
10000 aliens OF European military
training rise at WaldOn's signal cap
ture The national guard armies over
night and train their big guns on un-
armed New York. a wild exodus en-
sues 20 Long Island. where an Amer
lean army Is hastily raised. but while
this is taking place the powerful feet
Of the Confederation OF Northern Flu
rope has met and defeated the Allan
to squadron. The conveyed imperial
army effects n landing and IN three
days battle routes the Americans ut
terly. Walden puts on regal uniform
and IL hailed viceroy OF the Province
OF Northern America. The we'll pop
ulated part Of the country IS captured
BY the foreign legion. Vaeser Is a fu-
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-10-19
TAXPAYERS.

Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned will be at the following
places. on the dates named for the pur-
pose OF receiving taxes:
TOWNSVILLE, Friday October 20, 1916,
from 1880 to $3.50 o'clock p. m.
Bergman. Friday, October 20. 1916.
from $3.50 to 9 o'clock p. IN.
function. Saturday. October 81, 1916.
tall day.. Reno and Kingwood dis
trict books.
Cuzzart. Monday. October 90, 1916,
from to o'clock y. m.
Cherry Grove. Monday, October 23.
from 1880 to 1880 o'clock ID. IN.
liaZelton, Tuesday, October "a, 1916.
Qorenoon).
Glade Farms, Tuesday, October "a,
1915. from 2 to 4 o'clock u. IN.
Clifton Mills, Wednesday, October 25,
1916 forenoon)
Brandonville, Wednesday. October rs,
1916, from 2 to 4 o'clock d. m,
Bruceton Mills, Thursday, October 20,
1916 (forenoon)
Pisgah. Thursday, October 90. 1916,
from 3 to o o'clock p. IN.
Hudson, Friday, October q, 1916, from
TO IL o'clock a. IN.
Valley Point. Friday October q, 1916.
from TO 4:30 o'clock p. IN.
Etam. Friday, November Ord, 1916,
from / to 3 o'clock p. m.
Rowlesburg. Saturday, November 4,
1916 (all day. will have Portland.
Union and Reno district books.
Corinth, Wednesday. November /.
1916. from 10 a. IN. to y. m.
GAINESVILLE. Thursday, November 2,
1916, from 10 a. IN. to y. IN.
Amblersburg, Friday, November 3.
1915, from 10 a. m. TO 3 p. m.
Terra Alta, Monday and Tuesday, Nov.
9Th and 9Th, 1916, all day.
Breedlove, Wednesday, November g,
1916. from / TO 3 p. IN.
EBlon, Thursday, November 9th, 1916
TALL day.
Aurora, Friday, November 10, 1916,
from 8 a. m. TO y. m.
Victoria, Monday November 70, 1916,
from j to 3 o'clock d. m.
Gladesyille, Tuesday, November "a,
1916 (all day.
independence, Wednesday, Nov IS.
1916, from a. IN. to 4 D. m.
Newburg, Thursday, November 10th,
1916 TALL day.
Austen, Friday, November ~, 1916.
from 10 a. m. TO 4 D. m.
Mannheim, Monday, November 20, 1916.
from 10 a. m. TO p. IN.
Erwin, Tuesday, November q. 1916.
from 10 a. m. to 2 y. IN.
Amboy. Tuesday, November n, 1916,
from 3 TO D. m.
Albright, Wednesday, November %,
1916, from 10 a. m. 20 p. m.
At which time and places a discount
Of two and One-half per cent will be
allowed TO all persons who pay the
whole amount OF their taxes I'm cash
II. FOSTER HARTMAN,
S.P. &.
Sec. Of Chapter 8 Of Acts OF 1904 :
Interest at the rate Of ten per cent per
annum on the amount OF each tax bill
shall be added thereto from said first
day Of January until payment
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-10-19
Cussart
Our farmers have been busily en-
gagged taking care OF their apple crop
the past week.

Our farmers have been busily en-
gagged taking care OF their apple crop
the past week.
Ira BishofI treated his house with a
new roof the past week.
w. A. Wolfe laid a cement floor in
Clyde Spiker's cellar the past week.
J. L. Reckart made business trip
to Terra Alta Friday.
Rev. Henderson delivered his fare
well sermon here Saturday night.
Our people had become very much at
tached TO Bro. Henderson and IL was
quite shock to them when they
heard he would have TO leave them.
but our loss will be the new peoples
gain. Our best wishes go with him
and our prayers are that the Lord
may wonderfully bless him in his new
field OF labor.
Ira Bishoff expects 20 work for the
NJ. a X. railroad the coming winter.
Measles are still in fashion in this
community.
w. A. Wolfe is visiting friends on
the NJ 4 X. railroad this week. lie
will also attend the Guseman sale
near Reedsville
The election IS coming close and
we hear very tile said People are
thinking and Ding very little talk
ing.
Guile Bishon of Rowlesburg, was i'm
this vicinity Sunday.
, Jennie Livengood has returned home
after spending two weeks visiting
friends at and near Reedsvnle
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-10-19

court at Philippi, in said district. at
10 o'clock In the forenoon; and that
notice thereof be published In the
West Virginia Argus, newspaper
printed In said district, and that all
known creditors and other persons in
interest may appear at the said time
and place and show cause, II any they
have. why the prayer OF the said pc
titiOn should not be granted.
And II is further ordered by the
court, that the clerk shall send by
mail TO all known creditors copies OF
said petition and this order addressed
TO them at their places Of residence as
stated.
I Witness the Honorable Aston q.
Dayton. Judge OF the said Court. and
the seal thereof at Phllippi In said
district, on the 18th day Of October,
a. ID. 1916
Attest:
s. r. HI RRIsON, Clerk.
(seaD 52-2t
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-10-19

During the week beginning October
q we will offer for sale the following
household furniture at private sale:
Cast iron gas range. kitchen utensils
dining table and chairs. davenport,
rugs. library table. rockers. bed and
dresser, sewing machine and many
other articles Most OF this furniture
is practically new, and will be sold
at a bargain
Adv. r. NJ ABBOTT.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-10-19

In addition TO the list Of prizes
offered In last weeks issue Of The
Argus for the Preston county agri.
cultural show to be held on Friday
and Saturday Of this week, the follow
ing have been added:
cIses 40, Farm 0elding--Flrst prize,
$500; second prize, $500; third prize,
800
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-10-19
For Sale

One II h. p. boiler and engine; one
24-inch planer and rip-saw rig, all I'm
good running condition. Everything
In good shape. Will sell at bargain
II. sold soon. Any one interested I'm
same write or call on Stanton De-
Moss, II /. Newburg, w. Va. -.
51-4t-AdY.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-10-19

Mrs. Allen Fawcett and family de-
sire to thank their many kind friends
and neighbors who lent helping hand
and also for the floral offerings dur
ing the illness and death OF their be-
loved husband and father, Mrs. Al
len Fawcett and family.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-10-19
J. D. MILLER

OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN
Ord floor Union Utility Bldg, corner
High and Fayette streets Morgantown.
W, Va. Residence 81 Beechurst Ave.
Office hours. 8 to IL n. m. and / TO 4
p. m. and by appointment Bell phones,
Res. 1922. office 118; National phones.
Res. 642, office Gas.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-10-19

Didn't you over hide dime novel
behind your geography and read It In
school," mo Il suppose you plume
yourself on that" Not at all was
IN love then and couldn't read"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-10-19

An roads--especiaIly GOOD ones
lead the man who edvortisssi
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-10-19

Perhaps one reason for motor speed
ing is that automobiles feel their gas
olino Just as a horse does its oats.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-12

church Toastmaster, Rev. n. Osborn
Burlington.
Theme; -.The Tasks Of Iowa congre-
gationalism.''
Our Ter-centenary Objecttve'--
Rev NJ. f. Dana. Ottumwa. Ia
THE Missionary Opportunity OF the
Cities"-Rev. H. e. Parr. Waterloo.
The Student Work at Ames and
Iowa City"--Rev. w. l.. Waters, Oska-
ioosa. |
The Challenge to the Rrotherhoods
Of our Churches"-E n. Coleman,
Davenport.
Wednesday Evening.
S:25 - Address, The Greater Pro-
gram" Hon. II. II. Beardsley, Kansas
City, moderator national council.
Thursday Morning.
S:20--Business.
The. World War and the Church.
s:se-"rhe Prophets Task In Time
of War" W. l.. Dibble. Charles City.
s:50-"Has the War Made New
statement OF Christian Theology Neo-
essary?" Prof. c. Q. Becfwith, Chicago
Seminary.
An open discussion.
10:30--The devotional hour, Rev. w.
r Harper, d. D., formerly of Chicago
Seminary.
ll:O5-"In Memoriam," Rev. T. A.
Douglass, Grinnell.
ll:25-"The Reaiignment of Congre-
gationalism," Rev. c. Z. Burton, d. ID,
New York secretary congregational
Home Missionary Society.
Noon-Seminary reunions.
Thursday Afternoon.
The State Work'--(. Attempt great
things for God. Expect great things
from God.D
1:30-Prayer for our state work.
Annual meeting of the l. e. II. NJ
2:0t-The annual repor, OF the su-
perintendent, DR. P. A. johnson.
Report of the board of directors
The Five Year Program
2:30-"The Denominational Drive
and Our Share Therein Rev. w. }.
Machin. D. D., Mason City.
2:i5-"Twenty- Five Thousand New
Members by Is2l.' Rev. George NJ.
Johnson.
3:0o-"Ten Thousand New Members
Enrolled in Our Sunday School by
1921" Rev. W. II. Kent Whiting.
G15-"The Pilgrim Fund: How Shall
We Raise 100000 and What SHAH
We Do With Ia Roger Leavitt, Cedar
Fails.
:3e-Discussion and vote on plan
3:45-"The DYNAMIC For the Tasks
Rev Edward w. cross, Grinnel-
00-Wc!naD's Work
The Woman's Home Missionary
UT.on.
THE Iowa Branch OF the W. B.
G. Mrs, J. f, Hardin
4:i5-Social hour and reception in
the church pariors.
6:00-The conference entertained at
supper in the church BY the ladies OF
Edwards church
Thursday Evening.
1:45-Services Of praise, conducted
by Rev Ii. o. Spelnan. Atlantic.
Sis The Supreme Call OF the
Home" DE- James L, Barton. Boston,
secretary of the American board.
BenediC,ion and adjournment
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-12
BOYS ENTER CORN CONTEST.
Forty Now Enrolled For Competition
in Story County. 2 E.a#

Special to Times-Republican.
Roland. May 12.-With forty boys
already enrolled the Story County
Boys, Acre Corn Club Is being
| launched on its second year. Charles
e. Dreher, of Nevada. has consented to
act as county leader, assisted by town.
ship leaders. Some very attractive
prizes are Offered to be given to the
county and township winner. l.
The county winner will receive a
free trip to the Chicago international
stock show and other places of inter-
est, which Is worth $50. Roy F. O'Don-
mel, Of Ames. has offered silver low
ing cup to cost $50 to the county VIM
ner who will have his name engraved
on 1t. Each township will offer two
prizes First prize will be trip to the
Ames short course and a second prize
of SIS. a>
In addition to the regular township
prizes the township gives two SO
prizes, two So prizes, and two baby
pork prizes which are given by the
farmers. ..-a,.
Every boy between the ages OF 10
and is are eligible. Each contestant
secures for his work one acre of land.
1t may be a separate lot but in an
cases must be staked off when the
corn is planted
Each member does his own work
Last year there was 3,0aa members in
the state and it is expected to be 5000
this year and Story county is expected
TO enroll 200 members.