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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-02
A Faulty Comparison

The Charleston Post. seeking TO JUS
lily or excuse the extravagant expen-
dttures under recent state administra-
tons. compares the per capita expen-
dttures of this state with those of
Maryland, to shsw that they are larger
per capita In Maryland than in West
Virginia. One need only look beneath
the surface TO see the reasons. The,
are too numerous TO detail In a single
brief article. but one or two will suf-
nee TO answer the argument. The
Baltimore and Ohio railroad paws
taxes in West Virginia on nearly n
hundred million dollars OF property
BY virtue OF it's charter provisions II ia
exempt from taxation I'm MARYLAND
Then II the editor of the Post will
drive over the splendid, permanent
roads that gridiron the state of Mary
land, thousands OF miles OF them. cost
ing thousands of dollars per mile.
many millions OF dollars in the aggre-
gate he will see where the money OF
the Maryland taxpayers has gone. for
those roads are state roads, built by
state bond issues. aggregating mil.
lions. The interest on those huge
sums must be paid and a sinking fund
created.
The taxpayers OF West Virginia
complain not alone of their burden
some taxes, but moro particularly be-
cause much OF the money is wasted.
wasted on needless Office holders and
by inefficient and unbusiness-l like
methods. wastelful methods that
would bankrupt any private corpora
ton.
Besides, 1t is probably true that
that there has been lax business meth
ods and extravagances in Maryland.
The Republican governor was retired
there on the issue OF economy, at the
November election The Democratic
candidate for governor was pledged TO
fiscal reform. The Goodnow commits
sion's recommendation are being put
into effect and the Democratic pledges
are being carried out by the new Dem
ocratic administration. SO. from all
angles the Posts Maryland comparl-
son is faulty and unfortunate. The
new Democratic administration I'm
Maryland is seeking to cut of unnec-
assary expenses and save the taxpay-
ers money, just as a Democratic ad-
should and probably will
be doing in West Virginia next year
Review.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-02

We have heard much talk of new
aces In the state House" from West
Virginia Republicans I'm recent years.
But the old faces are still pretty thick
that vicinity, and few OF them are
going to disappear, n the owners Of
he aforesaid faces can prevent n.
)Ficc holders in West Virginia love
he public payroll and they are not
going to divorce themselves voluntar-
ly from it. 49,
The Charleston Gazette points out
hat every elective officer In the state
with the exception Of the Governor. Is
again candidate for the Office he now
holds, or some other one.
Secretary OF State Stuart r. Reed
aspires to Congress from the Third
district
Attorney General a A. Lilly Is a
candidate for Governor.
Auditor John S. narst is candi-
date 70 succeed himself for the third
term In office
state Treasurer p. T.. Long is a can
didate for the Authorship.
Commissioner OF Agriculture How
ard Williams Is a candidate to succeed
himself
Superintendent or Schools M p
shawkey aspires % serve the third
term IN his position.
Governor Hatfield, the only elective
official not included in this list. had
until recently, been expected to be Q
candidate for United States Senator
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-02

You will be kind.
You Will not use slang.

You will be kind
You will not use slang.
You will try to make others happy.
You will never indulge In iII-natured
gossip
You will never forget respect due
10 age.
You will not swagger and boast Of
your achievements
You Will not measure your clvility
by peoples bank accounts.
You will be scrupulous in your re-
gard for the rights Of others
You will not forget engagements.
promises or obligations of any kind.
You will never make fun OF the pe-
culiarlties OF idiosyncrasles OF others
You will never under any clrcum-
stances cause another pain n you can
help Il
You will not think that good inten-
tIons' compensate for rude or grun
manners.
AVu VIII DC hs agreeable 70 your So
ciai Interiors as 70 your equals and SUI
periors.
You viii not have two sets Of man
ners' one for company and one Tor
home use.
You VIA never remind q cripple Of
his defoi unity Or probo tho sore spots
Of Il isitiyo soul.-From tho Irish
World.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-02

And what good is a birdhouse? Did
you ever hear the spring notes OF a
bluebird, that bit OF heavens own blue
which comes up the Great river I'm n
welter OF song every spring. No?
Well the boy in your home, or the lad
who lives next door knows the 10y OF
1t. That's why he labors so intentIy
to make hospltablc the stay of the
dooryard guest Amidst the diversity
OF movements and efforts. propagan-
das and causes which accompany a
complex life and all may be worthy
every now and then some little thing.
sheer In simplicity, does mighty
work In imparting ldndliness and Cod
likeness to a developing soul. A boy
is not going 10 be so terribly bad as
the years and the trials come, n the
remembrance OF the summer he built
the house for the blucbird abldes with
him lie will not only be a better boy
but kindlier man. a bigger Ameri-
can ST. Louis Pioneer Press.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-02
Appalachian Horticulture

Specimen trees should be planted in
or adjacent to every school ground in
all Appalachia. They would serve
both as parent trees for propagation,
and also for object lessons. Horti-
culture missionaries should go out
into the hills to talk to and show those
who are too old to go to school. BY
these very simple means, a revolu-
ton would be started which would put
new face upon the mountain, a new
mind in the mountaineer, new civlli-
zation where now we recognize a pro-
blem
At present, in the rocky, stumpy,
rooty clearing, the mountain farmer.
often aided by his wife and children.
mas a hard fight to make and till lit
tie field Of outlying corn. When he
gets his land established in grated
cropping trees that require no pIowing
and produce crops that can be largely
harvested by the pigs. turkeys, sheep.
COWS and goats. he can, with the same
labor, look after ten or twenty times
as much land The communities Of
such farmers will be rich. Instead Of
living on trail, the farmer will live
on a road, as the Corsican chestnut
grower does. Instead OF having mis-
sionaries go beg for him as they now
must, he will be able to send his chill
dren to school. An agriculture that is
adjusted to both the market and the
producing environment is bound TO
bring prosperity.-F From Farming Ap-
2alachie." by J Russell Smith I'm the
american Review OF Reviews for
March. 1916.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-02
MIGHTY DIARIES OF
THE UNITED STATES
In Memorinm

Death loves shining mark" Tho
many friends OF Jacob h. Bolyara.
more familiarly known TO his acouaint
ances as Uncle Jacob. will bo palnoo
20 learn OF the death OF that ostimabl,
man. which occurred at the home O,
ats daughter, Mrs. Geo. w. Shahan.
near Sinclair, on Tuesday evening
Tebruary 2. 1916, at the ripe old az,
OF 80 years and days. That dreao
disease cancer carried him away. Fo,
several months his health has boon
'eeble Despite his condition and IN,
pain that possessed him. ne did no,
surrender. but kept going about. -Four
weeks before his death he nttendoo
the funeral OF Mr.. Frank Jenkins nj
| MI Israel. This was characteristic
ot the man. lie was simply bundle
OF energy aud the prolongation OF his
lie probably is attributed TO this fact
1t was not until this energy had been
Sappey that he did finally surrender
10 his bed, and even then the nina
was still active and alert. IL ia said
OF him that through his entire illness
no word or murmur OF complaint fell
from his lips. He Expressed readiness
ana Willingness TO depart and be with
Jesus. lie was plumed and ready for
glory and eternal life. Uncle Jacob
was born January 81, 1927, I'm Taylor
county. His father moved TO tho Oal-
uale iarm, near Mt Israel. whore y
H. wills resides. when Unclo Jacob
was six weeks old. The deceased was
raised and spent his entire life I'm this
community. lie was well and favor-
ably known throughout tho community
as man of great industry and sterI-
ing integrity. He was united I'm we'd
lock in 1851 to Elizabeth Amanda
Davis OF Garrett county, Md. To this
union was born eight children. four
girls and four boys. His wife dopart-
ed this life February 2. 1909. He
leaves to mourn their loss two daugh-
ters, Mrs. T.. H. Wills OF Newburg
Mrs. George w. Shahan OF Sinclair.
ana three sons, l.. f. Bolyard OF Tun-
neiton' a. T. Bolyard OF Marquess and
NJ. M. Bolyard OF Fellowsville. twenty
nine grandchildren and thirty Rreat
grandchildren, besides many frienda.
lie was converted and received I'm the
NJ 70. church by Rev Brooks sixty
years ago. where he continued I'm
church fellowship, until his freed
spirit took It's flight to the church
triumphant. His funeral, which WAS
largely attended, took place from the
NJ E. church at Mt. Israel at 10 20
Friday morning, February 4. Rev. II.
Is. Moose of Tunnelton, officiating
The remains were Inferred I'm the MI
Israel cemetery
Weep not that his tolls are over.
Weep not that his race is run.
God grant we may rest as calmly
When our work, like his, is done
TIL then we yield with gladness
Our father to Him to keep.
And rejoice in the sweet assurance.
He giveth His beloved sleep.
A FRIEND
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-02

Why" asks a Missouri paper. does
Missouri stand at the head in raising
muieag'
because. says another paper. chat
is tho only safe place 10 stand ."-
Christian Register.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-02

there should be lack OF consideration
IN printing the news Nor does &c
mean that there should be no line
drawn marking legitimate news and
that which has no place IN the col
umns Of newspaper.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-02

The sparsty Of matrimonial licenses
would indicate that the girls are "slt-
ting dowp" on leap year. Memphis
Commercial Appeal.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-02

An editors idea Of club life IS be-
longing 70 the Audubon society at 50
cents q Ohio state Journal.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-02

President Tells Members of the
Gridiron Club that the United
States Ought to Keep Out of War
at the Sacrifice of Everything Ex-
eept Her Sense of Justice
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-02

All roade especially GOOD ones
iead % toe man VINO advertised
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-03-02

BIueaeId. v. u. Fsa. q. lals.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-10-27
Thrift Propauanda.

The thrift propaganda undoubtedly
will have the effect of making many
people take greater care OF their dimes
and nickels When the latter multi
ply into dollars the will power for saw
ing dollars viii have been formed in
a way parallel to that by which phys
ical strength came to the Greek hero
who began by lifting a calf and lifted
it every day TIL 1t became an OK.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-10-27
Value Of PunctuaIltY.

The Woman World appeals to
women generally to follow the ex-
ample of business women and cultivate
the virtue Of punctuality. "One of the
lessons it says, the business and
working woman has learned is to be
prompt Managers OF large establish
ments tell US that as rule women
are more punctual than men. There
has been notable improvement in the
punctuality OF the home, due mainly to
the influence OF modern business.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-10-27
Man and the Mouse.

Did you ever see mouse in re-
volving cylindrical trap trying to climb
up what 1t thought was an endless
wire ladder? Well. that is a picture
OF man in the universe And, like the
mouse, 1t is his own active desire that
keeps the whirling cylinder forever In
motion.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-10-27
Declaration of independence.

Signers of the Declaration OF hide
pendence who were not born in the
United States were Britton Givinnett,
England; Francis Lewis, Wales; Rob
ert Morris, England; James Smith,
Ireland; George Taylor, Ireland; Mat
thew Thornton, Ireland; James Viii
son, Scotland; John Witherspoon,
Scotland.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-10-27
Virtue and Riches.

Il cannot call riches, says Bacon
better than the baggage of virtue
The Roman word is better, 'impedi-
menta, for as the baggage is to an
army so are riches to virtue. 1t can
not be spared nor left behind, but it
hindereth the march yea, and the care
OF it sometimes loseth or disturbeth
the victory
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-10-27
Missed Both Ways,

What is the difference between q
man who has seen Niagara, man
who has not seen Niagara and ham
sandwich? One has seen the mist, the
other has missed the scene. Do you
want to know where the ham sand
wich comes in? Well, that's where
you bite.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-10-27

Il s'pose I'm a reg lar old fogy,' said
Uncle Ezra, but I'm blamed il can
see any sense in that there bathrobe
my new nephew sent me from the city
l tried to take bath in the burned
thing last night, and If it wasn't for
the style of it | could have done u
doggone sight better without.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-10-27
Bulldog as Mascot.

A western university fraternity
adopted bulldog as its mascot. He
proved he understood the duties Of
that Office when he gave an alarm
which saved "a of its members from
feath by fire II is understood he is
90 have life Job.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-10-27
To Give Children Powders.

A successful method of giving chill
dren powders is to cut open small
piece OF chocolate cream, insert the
powder, and close the chocolate again
This is one OF the easiest ways in in
ducing child to take powder and
less sickening than the usual spoon,
full Of Jam
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-10-27
Head Not Needed.

Two ladies' each with her child
visited the Chicago Art institute As
they passed the Winged Victory"
the little boy exclaimed Huh She
amt got no head "Sh" the Mortified
little girl replied That's Art-shs
don't need ',one."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-08-25
THE PUTNEy COLUMN
Russell H. Braley.

Russell II. Braley, 75, who died at his
home on West hill Thursday, Aug. II,
was born in Westminster West March
2S, 1871, son of William Braley and a
descendant of Capt. John Gorham of
Plymouth, whose wife was daughter
of John Rowland and granddaughter of
John Tilley, who came over in the May
flower.
On Dec. "a, 1868, he married Eliza
beth w. Goold, daughter of Capt. Ru.
ben and Wealthy Root Goold, also of
Westminster West, where they made
their home until 1877, when they came
to Putney, buying the present Braley
farm on West hill. Mr.. Braley inherit
ed love for horses and raised them on
his farm until the past few years when
he had gone more largely into the rails
ing of cattle, having a dairy and being
one of the pioneers in sending milk to
Boston. On account of rheumatism he
was unable to do the work of former
years and recently sold out to his son,
George r. Bradley, who still carries on
the farm. Mr.. Braley served about II
years as lister, for many years being
the head man on the board. He was q
Democrat in politics, being influential
in placing the present postmaster in
Office. He is survived by his wife and
five children, Laura w., teacher in
Buckland, Mass; Bessie f., who lives
at home; John Henry, a dentist of
Roxbury, Mass; George r., former road
commissioner and now the farmer at
home; Elizabeth G., teacher for sew
eral years in the public schools in Put
ney and principal of the junior high
school last year. His only sister, Miss
Mary Braley of Westminster West, died
just the week previous, having made a
visit to him few days before her
death. One brother, Gorham Braley of
Westminster West, survives him.
The funeral was held at the home
Sunday afternoon at 2.30 clock, Rev.
Walter Curtis of Westminster West of
floating. +. f. Gorham of Boston sang
two selections, Sometime Wen Under
stand and Abide With Me. Over one
hundred attended the funeral, Boston,
Brattleboro, Dummerston, Brookline,
Saxtons River, Bellows Falls, Chester,
Westminster West being represented be-
sides a goOdlv number of townspeople.
The floral tributes were numerous and
beautiful. The burial was in the GEM
etery at Westminster West, John Henry
Braley, George R. Bradley, Gorham Bra
ley and Walter Lawton acting as bear
ers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-08-25
WESTMINSTER WEST.
Ladies Aid Sale Prominent Event.

The entertainment and sale given by
the Ladies' Aid society Thursday even
ing, Aug. II, was the social event of
the season. The entertainment was
given in the church, the piano having
been moved over from the town hall
for the occasion. The church was
filed, many coming from Saxtons Riv'
er, Westminster, Putney and Brattle'
borO in automobiles.
The program was as follows: Song
Mrs. George Gottsche of Pittsfield
Mass; song, Everett Harlow of Nal
den, Mass; recitation, Grace Harlow
of Cambridge, Mass; song, Mrs. Hen
nv Durham of Brattlcboro; song, Ev
erett Harlow; recitation, Miss Bessie
Mason of Boston; song, Mrs. Henry
Durham. +. f. Gorham presided at the
piano.
Mrs. George Gottsche who was visi
ting her sister, Mrs. Clarence Blodgett
was new to many in the audience AM
her singing was thoroughly enjoyed
Mrs. Henry Durham, who was Florenc'
Goodhue, and Everett Harlow are sp"
cial favorites and were obliged to re
spond to encore after encore. Tit
church was very prettily decorated
with flowers, as was also the vestrN
down stairs, where ice cream an(
cake were served on small tables deco
rated with sweet peas. On one sidC
was booth for the sale of aprons
and fancy articles in charge of Mrs
Florence Edison, and a candy booth II
charge of Mabel and Beatrice Harlow
Both of these booths were tastefully
trimmed with crepe paper.
There were so many of the sons an(
daughters of Westminster West present
who were summer visitors and Others
who came for the occasion that it seemed
like an cod Home" evening and the
sociabilitv after the entertainment was
one of the pleasantest features of tho
whole affair. The Ladies cleared $51 GO
for their treasury.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-08-25
John R. Blood.

John R. Blood, 73, died Wednesday in
Astead, n. H., in the home of Dr. b. T.
Mousley, where he was taken seven weeks
ago following an accident. Mr.. Blood was
unloading hay when he received injuries
to his spine, and paralysis followed. He
had been cared for at Dr. Mousley's since
that time. He was born in Putney, Oct
2, lS43, one of nine children of Peter and
Irene (Fisher) Blood. He married Lydia
Smith of Putney Nov. l3, 1866. Two
children were born: Fred S., who died at
the age of two years, and Emma Irene,
who died at the age of seven years. He
was mason by trade, and lived several
years in Chester and Bellows Falls. Dur
ing recent years he had been employed at
s.iarming. Mr.. Blood leaves sister, Mrs.
Flora p. Cole Of Putney. The funeral
will be held at Mrs. Coles house this
afternoon at 3 o'clock. Prof. j. +. Rus
sell of Williams college will officiate. The
burial will take place in Mount Peasant
cemetery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-08-25

Rev. NJ. w. Russell will preach in West
minister West on Sunday.
There will be service in the West
Hill schoolhouse Sunday at 3 p. m, in
charge of Rev. r. B. Davis.
The place formerly owned by Frank
Page has been christened valley View
Cottage" by Rev and Mrs. Russell.
Miss Katherine Booth went Monday
to Maiden, Mass, where she will be
housekeeper for two weeks in family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fayette Howard of
Mortified, Mass, are guests this week
of their daughter, Mrs. E. W. F. Dyer.
David Crowley was brought home by
automobile from the Melrose hospital,
where he improved somewhat in health
Z by treatment.
Gilman +. and Paul b. Vaine were
guests of their uncle, John Bulley, in
Brookside over Sunday, they made the
trip on their bicycles.
Mrs. Mae Pierce, who has been spend
ing her vacation with her mother, Mrs.
Naomi Darden, will leave today to re-
sumo her position in New York city.
DR.. John Henry Braley of Roxbury,
Mass, has been at the Braley farm a
few days, having been called by the
death of his father, Russell H. Braley.
The men s class of the Baptist church
expects to combine banquet and other
features with the next business meeting
Sept. l. Further announcements will be
made.
DR.. and Mrs. l.. II. Bugbee took Mrs.
A. j. Aver and children of Keene, n.
H., who had been their guest few days,
to Charlestown, n. H., by automobile
Sunday.
Miss Edith Bugbee left Saturday
night for her home in Andover to spend
a week 5 vacation from her duties as
bookkeeper for the w. A. Cole Paper
company.
Mrs. Bevis has entered the employ of
the Bradley corporation, having a Miss
AmdOn of West Chesterfield to work
for her and care for the children in her
absence.
Mrs. Frank Laughton received this
week a Mexican So bill from her
nephew, James Lahey, who is in
Arizona with Company f, I'd regiment
infantry, from New Haven, Conn.
Howard Warren, an Instructor in the
University of Cincinnati, has been a
guest at II. G. Everleth's this week. His
father, Charles Warren of Keene, N. Fl.
came for him Wednesday by automo-
bile.
DR.. Harmon Newell has taken an as
sociate in his dental work in the person
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-08-25
Bumper Crop of Hay.

Most of the farmers here succeeded
in finishing their haying last week. II
has been long, slow job this summer
because of so much rain. 1t looked at
times as if it might be repetition OF
the season which John Patterson, an old
farmer, tells about. He says when he
was young man one summer he helped
Fraser Goodell. They did not begin
haying until the last of July and when
they finished haying it was so cold they
wiped the ice off their scythes. The croI
this year is much larger than for q
number of years 1t is genuine
"bumper " crop. Many of the farmers
have their barns 50 full that they are
not cutting all the places they usually
cut. Some have sold part of their hay
standing and some have even given il
away for the cutting. The prospects ar,
now that the apple crop win be much
larger than last year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-08-25
EAST DUMMERsToN.

Miss Alice Halliday is visiting her
aunt Mrs. Don Buttcrfeld, in Whining
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Dyke of Brattle-
boro were weekend guests at l.. c.
Halladay's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Goodwin of New Jersey
were recent guests of Mr.. and Mrs. G.
f. Gregory
The schools in town, except the
North school, will open Aug 2s. The
North school will open Sept. $.
Rev. Charles II. Chaplin of Marshfeld
(Vt.) will preach in the Congregational
church Sunday Aug. 27, as candidate.
Fred Boyd of Athol, Mass, George
Johnson and Mrs. Margaret st. Cyr
were Sunday guests at Dwight John
sons.
The Leap Year dance given by the
young women in the Grange hall Tues
day evening was well attended The
music by Vigneault's singing orchestra
of Keene was much enjoyed and it is
hoped they will come again.