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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-09-19
Thompson Mccoy.

Announcement are out announcing
the marriage of Mr.. Harry D. Thompson
to Miss Ethel Mccoy. at Cottageville,
w Va, September 10th. The groom is
one of orr well-known and industrious
business men. The bride has been a
resident of Belington for some time, hav
ing been employed as stenographer by
w. B. Rector and j. A. Viquesney, of
this city, during which time she has made
many friends and acquaintance They
are spending their honey moon" at
Niagara Falls and other points of interest.
The wishes extended to them are for a
happy and prosper Gus journey through
life. They will begin housekeeping in
the A. F. Rohrbough property on Brown
avenue, and be at home to their many
friends after October 18th.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-09-19
SWEETHEART TRUE
TO IVES EDWARDS
Miss IrOIer Declares She Will Stick to
Virginia Outlaw to The Last.

ROANOKE, VA Sept. l8 I'm going
to stick to Yves to the finish" was the
statement today of Maud Iroler, sweet
heart Of Wesley Edwards, the Allen "out-
law, arrested at Des Moines, Iowa, with
Sidna Allen, for complI ity in the Hills
vile courthouse tragedy of March IA,
ewes thinks he's Qoin' to get off with
term in the penitentiary," continued
Miss Iroler, 'and Pm goin' to see him
through I'll wait for him for years, if |
have to"
Miss Iroler was held here to await the
expected arrival today OF her father, from
Mount Airy, n G. She is technically
under arrest as witness, but the detect
ives intimated she will be allowed to re
turn home under her personal recogni
zance Little value is attached to her
evidence
Letters she received from Edwards
while he was at Des Moines have been
seized. These are said to be the most
discriminating evidence it is possible to
secure from the girl.
Allen and Edwards slept sonndly last
night in the Roanoke Jail Their cells
are widely separated. They are also re-
moved far from four kinsmeD, Floyd,
Claude and Frlel Allen and Sidney Ed
wards Floyd and Claude Allen are SEN
fenced to be electrocuted November %
Friel Allen has been sentenced to Is years
in the penitentiary, and sidney Edwards
to Is years. The Aliens held brief
family reunion In jail last night, but dis
played little emotion.
1t was reported here that Gov Mann
will immedia tey call an xtra session of
the Wythe county court to mete out
Virginia justice" to Sidna Allen and
Wesley Edwards The prisoners will be
arraigned, however, In the courthouse at
Hilsvile the latter part of this week.
Judge Staples, who tried the other four,
is scheduled to preside at the trial.
Sidna Allen and Edwards have receiv-
ed offers from half dozen attorneys to
defend them, but made no choice.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-09-19
INSTANTLY KILLED
Leslie Hawker, a Prominent Hard
ware Merchant of ShinnsOn,
An Auto Victim.

SUBMISSION, w. VA, Sept. l6.-Lester
Hawker, OF Shinnston, met instant death
last night in an automobile accident
about one mile and half from town, on
Shinns Run,
Hawker had been to Buckhannon and
was returning home when his car skid
ded on the slippery road, and went over
an embankment He was caught be
meath the car and killed almost instantly,
Hawker was driving the machine which
he owned
With him in the oar were Paul and
Tom Harmer. Tom was thrown from the
car and received slight injuries and Tom
escaped unhurt.
Hawker, his wife and two children and
the Harmer boys went to Buckhannon
on Saturday, expecting to return home
Sunday evening. Owing to the heavy
rain and the fear that the roads might be
bad, MIR Hawker pursuaded his wife and
children to return by rail. Shortly after
their return the message came that the
automobile party had met with an acci-
dent and soon the dreadful news was re-
ceived that Hawker was dead.
Mr.. Hawker was about 30 years OF age
and was prominent resident Of Shinn-
ston. He was engaged in the hardware
business there. His wife was before her
marriage, Miss Cora Coffman, of Har-
rison county.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-09-19
Ready for Another Year.

A meeting OF the Belington Lyceum
League was held last Thursday evening
with a good attendance. Several import.
ant matters were brought up, The sea
numbers this year (the same as last
81 90 for the season, or so cents single;
children under Is years old half fare
The following resolution was unan
imousy adopted
Resolved, That the profit derived
from the sale of tickets for the Lecture
Course be rendered the Board of Educa-
ton for the purpose of buying piano for
the New High School Building, provided
the Board purchase piano by the first
of Septem Der, 1913 y
The following committees were APP,
pointed
On advertising D. Thompson, DIR.
Grant Graham, Ira L, Craftsman, NJ R,
Keyser G NJ Parrish
On selling tickets-Ira l. Dadisman,
WAITER MCOlouu, o. l.. hSilSi, Omel
Thompson, H. B. Shinn, Waiter Coffman.
On property, etc. f Keyser, F. E.
Thompson, DIR. E. NJ Hamilton
The course for the coming season will
BE- the best that has been here Tor some
years. Each number lie of good selection,
and well worth the price of admittance.
This course will cost the local league just
double the amount OF the one last year,
and should be we'll patronized.
The Belington Lyceum Lesgne and its
mem bers are to be congratulated on hav-
ing such talent as will appear the coming
season. Surely Beington is in the line of
progress.
The committees are getting husv and
are planning to make a big campaign in
order that enough sea- on tickets will be
sold to cover the cost, before the first
number which appears November 9th
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-09-19
Street Fair at PhiIippl.

We are going to ask all that are willing
this year to give their exhibits for the
benefit of the Fair.
This will not be compulsory at all, but
II YOU wish to help us we will be glad to
receive your help.
1t is our plan to have all exhibits given
auctioned off to the highest bidder ON the
last evening.
Now, let us see il we all will not give
to the Fair in this way. We want to
make an arch over each entrance, the
one in front will be trimmed in flowers
and the ones at each side will be trimmed
in grain, vegetables and fruit, while the
one at the back will be trimmed in nuts
and things from the forest
We need lots Of the different things for
this decoration. Let everyone come in
the day before the Fair that will, and
bring something to help out in this.
s. w. linn offers so Climax raspberry
plants for the best dozen York Imperial
apples; also the best dozen Roman Beau
tv, and 25 for the second best OF the two
varieties. To be selected and brought ia
by a boy or girl under IA years old. The
apples received to be sold for the benefit
Of the Fair.
l.. G. linn offers one dollar ($l.00) for
the best cake baked by girl under. IA
wears old. the cake to 20 the Fair
If any one wants a special premium Of
fered, send it in to the secretary or to
Mr.. A. s. Polling, so that he can have it
published. L. G. linn, Secretary.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-09-19
Many Driven From Home

Every year, iu many parts of the.coun-
try, thousands are driven from their
homes by coughs and lung diseases.
Friends and business are left behind for
other climates, but this is costly and not
always sure. A better way-the way OF
multitudes-ist to use DR.. Kings New Dis
covery and cure yourself at home. STAY
right there, with your friends, and take
this safe medicine. Throat and lung
troubles find quick relief and health
returns Its help in coughs, colds, grip,
Group, whooping cough and sore lungs
make it a positive blessing SOC and 81 90
Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by
GRANT GRAHAM
lexington, w. Va
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-09-19
-NoTO~. THURSDAY PRICE ST.

Virginia, September "a, 20 and rs, 1912,
and securing therefor an aviator and aer.
oplane controlled by party of the first
part to appear at their Fair Grounds on
those dates as provided above
''No 2-That said party of the first
part shall supply for said Fair one com.
pletely equipped aeroplane and thor
oughly experienced aviator who shall
give two or more flights of thirty min
utes each at such hours as NAV be desig-
mated by said Fair Association on each OF
said days, over grounds provided by said
Association.
mo. 3,-That in consideration OF
party of the first part keeping and per-
forming the conditions OF this contract
said party Of the second part agrees and
binds itself 60 pay to the said party OF
the first or its duly authorised represen-
tative the sum Of 81, 500, payable as fol-
lows: 3S 1-3 per cent at the conclusion Of
the first days fight and exhibition, 33
is per cent at the conclusion of the Sec
ond days fight and exhibition, and the
residue of SO l-S per cent at the conclu-
sion of the third days flight and exhibit
ton.
"No. An the event OF less than 30
minutes flight being made daily, part Of
the second part to pay party of the first
part pro rata for the actual time said
flights are being made.
lin witness whereof we have hereunto
set our hands and seals this day and date
above written. Party of the first part by
its duly authorized representative and
party Of the second part by its autho-
rized officer"
PARK BOOKING CIRCUIT, Inc,
(Seal.) g Henry Meyers, Mgr.
ELKINs FAIR ASSOCIATION
(SeaD. W. H. Coleman, Sec
Do not forget the date of the Randolph
County Fair-September "a, % and 26
1912
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-09-19
BIoodhounds Will Be Used to
Trail Attacking Party if
Assaulted Again.
MASS MEETING
NEXT SATURDAY
Civic Bodies Invited BY GOYernOr to Send
Delegates to Meeting.

CHARLESTON, Sept 1S.-It was learned
tonight that Company A of Parkersburg,
under command OF Captain Watson. was
fred upon last night above Eskdale, on
Cabin Creek. From what the military
authorities can ascertain they were the
same persons who have been shooting at
the militia at several places and number
about half dozen persons 1t is said
they have evidence to sustain the belief
that it is tie same group that has been
causing the trouble along the creek.
Bloodhounds were today taken into the
district in the hope of tracking the at
tackefs.
The body of Clyde Whitehair of com
pany M, of Terra Alta who died in
Sheltering Arms hospital OF typhoid fever,
was today taken to Terra Alta accompan-
led by an escort from his company Mr..
Whitehair was taken i'll Immediately at
ter his company arrived in the strike dis
trict.
1OV. OiasseOcK mas n0tlued tte Varioue
Boards of Trade and Civic and industrial
organizations, who urged him to call a
mass meeting of miners, operators and
Representatives of various organizations,
to send delegates to the meeting to be
held here at 10 o'clock Saturday morning
1t is probable that the miners from the
union field will be here in great numbers.
Unless they recall some of their wit
nesses for rebuttal the miners have com
pleted the presentation of their evidence
before the mine investigation commission
and the commission has taken recess
until Thursday when the operators will
present their side.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-09-19
How's This I?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. O.
We, the Undersigned, have known F. J.Cheney
for the last Is years and believe him perfectly
honorable In all business transactions and finan-
ciallv able to carry out any obligations made by
his firm.
NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE,
Toledo G.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken3internally, acting
directly,upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the system. Testimonials sent free. Price rs
cents per bottle. Sold by all Druggists
Take Halls Family Pills. for constipation.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-09-19
Mother of Eighteen Children.

II am the mother OF eighteen children
and have the praise of doing more work
than any young woman In my town."
writes Mrs. @. j. Martin, Boone Mill Va.
Il suffered for five years with stomach
trouble and could not eat as much as a
biscuit without suffering. have taken
three bottles of Chamberlain Tablets
and am now well woman and weigh 1853
pounds. can eat anything | want to
and as much as | want an feel better
than | have for ten years. refer to any
one in Boone Mill, or vicinity and they
will vouch for what | say" Chamber
lain'e Tablets are for sale by
GRANT GRAHAM,
Belington, W. Va.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-09-19
c. 0. MARSH, Sec'y
s. L. O'NEAL, Pres

w. G. Bower, of Kingwood, has taken
charge OF the job department of the
Thompson Printing Co., and the operat-
ing department of The Belington Progress
sive, and is now at work. Mr.. Bower
has been in the printing business for %
years, and is practical man in all the
departments. He and Mrs. Bower ex-
pect to move here in the near future, and
it is hoped that they will make Belington
their future home.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-09-19
POTATO CONTEST.

The editors Of this paper are going to
give TO the farmers and potato raisers of
this county, in each district, as set out
below, one FREE SUBSCRIPTION to
The Belington Progressive for one year,
to the one entering the largest potato
from his district at our Office, from now
until 18th day of October, 1912, at noon.
The potatoes become the property Of the
editors Immediately after the entry as the
entrance fee. All potatoes must be de-
livered at our Office with all charges paid
AS the potatoes are entered, each one
will be put in paper bag bearing a
number from one up, coneecutively; the
name and number will be put on a
register book, and the one entering the
potato will be given duplicate of this
number, on potato CONTEST"
ticket. The editors have the right to re-
fuse any defective potatoes.
At noon on October 18th, 1912, the
judges, Messrs ]. B. Moore, John Nc
Cloud, and w. A. Street. will decide on
the largest potato from each district.
The districts are as follows;
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-09-19
Some Fine Fruit.

We are in receipt of two very fine
"Wolf-River" applesb Mr.. L. B. George
from Mr.. Jshew McCauley, that grew on
his farm, weigh 10 4 20 ounces each;
we place all nice fruit like this in our Of
flee window on exhibition.
Farmers bring your sample fruits and
farm products and receive Free adj"
in the local columns of The Progressive
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-09-19

Fair at Kalamazoo, Barbour County,
w. Va. Oct. 26th, will no doubt be a
grand success, the surrounding farmers and
business men will take an active part.
We have nice location, and room for
every one that will come, the Invitations
are extended to every body to come and
enjoy your selves with pleasure.
For full information, inquire of the
president, b. W. Gamer
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-09-19
Warning!
Information on Forest, Game and Fish Laws

The open season for game, birds, end
fish is as follows:
GAME
Deer with horns over four inches
long) October 10Th to December LIST
Squirrel Grey, Black, Red, Fox)
September 1st to December lst. Rabbit
and all fur bearing animals, no closed
season. Skunk s protected in counties
where protection has been approved by
majority of voters. II is unlawful to pur-
sue deer with dogs at any time.
BIRDS
Quail Virginia Patrdge) November
LIST to December 1st Ruffed Grouse
(Pheasant), Wild Turkey, October 18th
to December lst Plover, Sand Piper,
Wood Cock, Reed Bird, Rail, (Ortalon)
July 18th to December 10th. Snipe
October 10Th to March lst. Duck Eek
cept wood duck), Goose, Brant, Sep
TENDER lst to April Goth. Foreign game
birds, wood duck, no open season. En-
glish Sparrows, Owls, Hawks, Eagles,
Crows and King Fishers, may be killed
at any time; all other non-game birds are
protected at all times.
Bag Limits, II quail, 8 ruffed grouse,
ruffed grouse, and wild turkeys in
season.
FISH
Jack Salmon commonly called Jack
fish or white salmon) June 18th to April
18th. Trout or handbook salmon, April
LIST to September 1st Black, green, will
low, and rock bass, pike or plckere, June
10Th to April 18th. In Brook, Hancock
and Ohio counties, the open season on
the last named fish is from May 10Th to.
April 10Th.
1t is unlawful to hunt or fish on Sum
day; to hunt or fish on the enclosed or
improved lands of another. without
written permission; to sell, bny, or trans
port ont of the State, or serve at hotel or
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS birds, game or fish;
to maintain dam or other thing which
obstructs the easy passage OF fish up or
way; to allow to enter any stream OF
water, ga W-dust or other matter dele
terious to fish; to catch fish, kill birds or
game out of season; to use seines, except
in the Ohio river, when properly reg
istered; to kill or catch game fish, except
with rod, hook and line, or by trot line;
to set out forest fires; to catch fish under
size. as prescribed by law; to catch by
seine, net, bait, trap or snare, or any
kind of device-wild turkey, ruffed grouse
or quail; to shoot or discharge fire arms
across any public road, or within 400 feet
of any school, or on the lands OF another
within 900 feet of an occupied dwelling
house; to hunt without license, unless
you are citizen OF West Virginia. To
carelessly wound or kill any human
being, or any live stock constitutes an
offense punishable by fine not to ex-
coed one thousand dollars. and Jail
sentence of one year.
1t is felony to use any dynamite, or
other explosive mixtures for the purpose
OF killing fish.
| earnestly ask the cooperation of
every citizen of West Virginia, in lelp-
ing to enforce the law. ANY information
OF violations given will be appreciated,
and the name of the informer will be
kept strictly confidential.
]. A. VIQUESNEY,
Forest, Game and Fish Warden.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-09-19
Surprise Party.

On Saturday night OF last week num-
Der of the ladies OF the Baptist church
met at the home of Mrs John Durham
and presented her with beautiful coffee
percolator in honor of her SEVENTEEN
con and all present report a pleasant
evening.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-09-19
Meat Market Changes Hands.

We wish to announce that we have
purchased the business OF G. F. Davis,
Meat Market This department will be
in charge of Mr.. Ralph letter Yonr pat
ronage is earnestly solicitated.
SCRIMGEoUR BROS.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-09-19
Boys and Girls Corn Club.

Last weeks issue of the county papers
contained the premium list for our street
fair. This list did not have the prem
iums offered in the Boys and Girls Corn
Contest, and that you do not forget them
we publish them at this time.
PREMIUMS ON TEN EAR EXHIBITS
AT THE STREET FAIR,
OCT. Is, II, IS.
First premium ----------$l5 CO..
Sec. "---$l0 90 or a corn drill.
Third "--$5 90 shot gun or five SHOW
ell cultivator.
Fourth prem-$2 so or double SHOW
ell pillow.
10 prem. 81 90 each $1,000
20" $0.50-$10 90.
30" 0$ 25-$750
Scholarship from Wesleyan College to
the member OF the club writing and sub
hitting the best paper of not more than
1000 words ON the subject, ADVANTAGES
Or THE FARM"
Scholarship from Broaddus Institute to
the member IF the club writing, and sub
hitting the best paper of not more than
800 words on the subject, "How GREW
My CORN For The COUNTY CoNTEsT~l
Any information concerning these
schol arships will he gladly given. Be
prepared to bring or send your corn The
First Day of The Fair.
You may leave it on the stalk, in the
shuck, or bring it just the cleaned ear
The principal thing is to get it here on
time. We know there have been many
storms this summer and much of the
corn has been injured by them, but with
all this there will be large number Of
splendid exhibits, and we hope to see
every member present during the meet
ing
G. 0. MARSH, sec'y
S. L. O'NEAL, Pres
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-09-19

ANO' Tt5U UTIO VI w Ib1CT tut HI''p'
Bring Cd your potatoes and win the
prize.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1912-02-02
HOW HE EVOKED THE WINDS
Captain Of BecaImed Vessel Was
Driven to Desperate Sacrifice,
But II Succeeded.

The ship had lain becalmed in q
tropical sea for three days. Not a
breath of air stirred the mirror-like
surface of the sea and the sails hung
limp from the yards. like drapery
carved from marble.
The captain resolved to wait no
longer for wind. He piped all hands
on deck and requested all passengers
to come forward.
II must ask all of you," he said, ito
give me every match you have"
Wonderingly, all obeyed. The cap.
tain collected every match on the
ship in this manner. Then he threw
them all overboard-all but one.
Then he took his pipe from his
pocket and filed it with tobacco. AS
crew and passengers looked breath.
lessly on, he struck that one match
the only one aboard-and attempted
to light his pipe with it.
Instantly a furious gale swept over
the deck. 1t extinguished the match,
but filled the sails and the good ship
plunged merrily forward on her course
again. The sacrifice had been awful
but successful.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1912-02-02
Wanted a Chance.

One Of the performers at Proctor's
this week relates an incident that oc-
Cured in a western town where he
was playing an engagement. There
was an act on the bill in which a po-
liceman had to chase a thief across
the stage without catching him. The
cops part was so simple that 1t was
always given to some employee OF the
house. There was a prop" man in
that town to whom this little task
was assigned and he felt like a real
actor. In the middle of the weeks
stand, just before the act was to go
on, the prop" man said to the player
who had the fugitive business:
Say, mister, let me catch you to.
night, will your"
why 500"
well, my girl Is in the audience to-
night"-Newark IN. j. Star.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1912-02-02
SURE TO BREAK THIRD Time
Man Knew What His spectacIes
Would Do, So He Got Ahead
Of Fate.

A jeweler in Brooklyn recently
showed the humorous phase of super
stition as it troubles some people.
"A man came into my store with a
pair of spectacles he had dropped on
the floor and broken" he said. Il have
an optician with me. A price was CIV
en- for the repairs and the work was
done. When the glasses were deliv-
cred the customer said he'd been pref
ty lucky with them; this was the first
time in three years they had been bro.
ken. But the next day he came around
again. He had dropped them and
they had broken within ten hours aft
er they had been fixed.
"I want you to make a good Job OF
It," he told me, so they won't break
again.
He said he would call for them.
When he did and when they were CIV
en- to him he asked If l had a glass
paperweight or something the least bit
heavy. My medium-sized hammer was
do, wondering what he wanted them
for. He took the hammer from me
and laid the spectacles on the floor.
Then he took the hammer and hit
the offending lens a hard blow. There
he said, as he Strengthened up, with
the pieces in his hand. I've fixed that.
Now will you kindly repair them
again?'
Naturally, I wanted to know why
he had done this.
Superstition he replied. I've al.
ready broken them twice and there
was sure to be a third time. I've
brought that third time about so l
wouldn't have to lose more time than
necessary. Now, if you Will have
them fixed l guess they'll never break
again!"