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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-12-31
no. oN.kEe ANNUAL BANQUET,

Members Of the Ho- On-Kee rod ana
gun club are looking forward eagerly
20 the annual banquet which probably
will be- held about the middle OF the
month In the Lauruim bank hall.
Several of the niembrrs viii be com
mission-d 10 go 5ut and get the rab-
bits, and while the booyaw IL being
prepared the members Of the club
san gather ana swap stories Of the
chase.
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lshpeminq Man Loses Lille

Joseph T.. Dobson, who was ac-
cidentally shot i'm the arm by a com
panion near silver creek, eleven miles
south Of Ishpeming, where they were
hunting rabbits last Thursday. died
saturday morning in the ishpeming
hospital. The shot from the gun had
shattered the bones i'm and above the
elbow of Mr.. Dobson's right arm, and
amputation was necessary.
Although Mr.. Dobson was seriously
hurt he walked more than a mile ne
fore a team could be secured TO take
him To the hospital. He suffered
greatly and lost considerable blood
hut IL was not at first thought that
the wound would result in his dea'h'
Dobson. who was 'thirty-two years
of age and his companion boarded at
the home of George Garrett on FIN
celsior street. He was a native OF
the Isle of Man and came out from
there four years ago in company WIN
,elatiyes. His parents. also IA widow
and one child. are living in the ola
| country.
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HANCOCK sREViTiES.

The Quincy football team Will cele-
brate their victory OF winning the up
per peninsula association football
championship by a concert ana social
To be given at the Quincy hall toinor-
row evening.
Eneas McAuley il In Lansing ON
business
lsad0rc Gartner is In Milwaukee on
business.
Mira. r. II Banks has returned lu
Escanaha, after visiting With he.
mother, Mrs Thomas Smart.
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ANNUAL DANCE TONIGHT.

The Kaiser Wilhelm Boys of Lake
Linden will entertain their friends TINS
evening at the city hall and opera
rousa Dancing will he INDUCED in,
and music will he rendered by the
I.ourium orchestra. supper VIII DC
served at the La Rose hotel rms Is
on annual affair. and has always been
well patroniZed
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CLUB WILL ENTERTAIN.

The French Naturalization club VIII
entertain their friends at dance To
be given in Opals hall. Hubbell. TINS
evening. Harris orchestra viii be III
attendance, and good program VIII
be rendered Dancing begins at S:3o
The committee in charge follows
Loon Daust. Isaac Fillion, Louis Gap
thier. Delore Lamotte, sam Michaei'
and Rudolph Allard.
The hall has been very tastily dec
Grated for the occasion, ana All are
invited To come and dance the olu
wear out.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-12-31
Laurium Department
SACRED HEART MUSIC.

High mass will be celebrated at the
Sacred Heart church at 80 "A. m. to-
morrow. New Years day The choir
viii be present, and render the Christ
mas music.
ON Sunday next the new male Choir
us Of forty voices. will render the Van
Pre- mass at the Sacred Heart church
under the direction of Prof August
Espel. In honor of the Holy Name SO
cietN.
Large congregations are expected at
this church both tomorrow and sun
day morning.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-12-31
UPPER PENINSULA
War Veteran Passes

After being seriously III for II week
James @. Light, a veteran of the Civil
war and a resident Of Escanaba for the
past year, passed away at his home at
Ill North Tilden avenue Although
practically an invalid since the Civll
war, when he suffered from sun
stroke while I'm battle line. Mr.. Light s
condition did not become critical until
a week ago He was seventy seven
years OF age, Is survived by his wife
and one son. Mr., Light was "a mem
her of the O. A. r. Joining that organ
ization at Mcbride, Mich, number
of years ago. For twenty years he
resided at Cooks Mill and he came Ia
! Escanaba a year ago 10 reside.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-12-31

Data Compiled Show Fourth Ward
Is the Biggest

Data compiled by General Manager
o,,,c,Iv after "A house census had been
,alsen of the city shows that there are
, eos houses in Hancock, 1870 blocks
and that the biggest ward is the
The largest blocks in the town are
rho number of houses I'm each ward
are as follows, together WIN the To-
,aI vote east, at the last election TINS
aota being of interest IN showing the
need oi re districting the city:
Fr.t.1
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ALMOST EQUAL RECORD.

The 1912 record of births in the
village OF laurium is almost equal 10
the record of 1871 ana there are still
several days for the filing OF certifi-
Gates 'pi the year which expires to-
day since January J, there have been
22y births Ia Laurium, compared with
29G ia 1911. clerk Prisk probably VIII
Gefer Ming his rcpor, for tho year In
Lansing. until he Is assured 1t is
complcte.
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SURPRISED.

4 number of the friends of Mr.. anu
Mrs Peter Weis surprised them at
,heir home ON Lake street last sat
urday night. Music and games were
in order. and "A bounteous lunch was
served. An reported having had Il
very delightful time
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Total

The largest blocks In the town are
Ia the Third ward, where as many as
40 houses were reported for one block.
blocks containing as many as 81 or 3S
louses were common in this ward.
while In the other wards there were
very few blocks that contained ~
houses and "A number reported win
nut one or two
These figures We're compiled by the
general manager at the request at the
council and will probably he submit
ted at the coming council meeting
such data will also be of service Ia
the city officials ana the boafd "'
public works and Ia the general man
aqer having been asked by the c"ln-
cn 10 procure this information.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-12-31

rho deaths by months Tor '"' r
~ - Iuly had only four ""''''
- probably record for a NUM-, rho
y While April lead with H. l"'
lo,rls by months are as follow, ,,"rs, 10 10;
nary. ~; February II; N, Mar y",y a. a.;
Aurii. 10: May 10; june TO- o,,o '",y' :,
ara ,,,s, q. september, s; October o.
N"Sem5er. 10; December s. .,v
~" nv. a,des, resident to pass uW"'
during the year was Mrs ,' ,,o ara O,
r rcs years Among the r'E S"r,ng 't the
cents W." George w. Botsford, Rich
70 =, MITCHELL. u. T. Pearce anu W. =
Mary Stehlin
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WARREN MCCONNELL PASSES.
Youna Man Dies at Winslow, ARR, at
4 O'clock This Morning.

Warren Mcconnell. former resi-
dem Of Houghton and brother al MrS'
Ed I.ieblein of Hancock. passed away
at Winslow. AriZ., at O'Clock TINS
morning. according to the telegram
received by Mrs. Lieblein TINS morn
ing. Death was due to pneumonia
Mr.. Mcconnell was son oil the i'''
Matt Mcconnell Tor NUMBER ."
years a conductor on the old NJ. H. ana
q. railroad The remains Will ne
hroupht to Hancock for burial, arriv-
ing in Hancock Saturday Funeral ar
engagements will he made tomorrow
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-12-31
TORCH LAKE
BOWLING AT KETTENBEiLS.

The Heclas and Conglomerates
played "a very interesting game las;
evening, the Heclas winning out by II
score of 9S. Following are the names
and scores:
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-12-31

Now Years Day Amphidromc Spe-
c,ol via Mineral Range leaves LAW
,ndcn nj 10 D. m. Returning leaves
uoughton at 1880 p. m. .,
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cohan and Harris are to produce u
c,rce by Junie McCree and Il. Clark'
which bears the title The Tale Oh q
Coat"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-12-31

,eorae wealto has returned !" ,|,
- of,er spending a few days V'S'-
inc Hancock friends
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-12-31

Charles f. Cameron, ST.. has move"
to Skance. where he VIII Work wv w
Raraga Lumber company
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-12-31
SKATING AT pALESTRA.

one of the big New Years attrac-
tons will he the skating tomorrow al
ternoon and evening at the Palestra'
The c. & II. band will be present on
both OCCASIONS tn render music for
skating. and it is expected there will
be large crowds in attendance. The
passing of leap year and the birth OF
1918 will attract much attention III
Laurium and numerous residents have
arranged ia observe watch night
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Holiday sale on two-piece $2S and
$50 suits for $40. Matt Chopp, 9th AMI
elm SITS. Advertlsemeit-0 81
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CITY VITAL STATISTICS

Death Rate is Lowest for 'Ve
e;r,h Rate Shows Decrease ~
The number of deaths III wv nas
49,, uarcock during the past year na'
~ ,,o lowest in the history oil 'ns
.city to,alng up to an even Nv "''
e,,,, 30 births were reported
Tne number Of both olr'hS co."
,.aths was the smallest for nN~ Ee''
III ,',,o ,o,aIs for the pas; five years were
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-06-20
All Day Picnic Here The 4th Of July In Riverside Park

Gen Gamer was in town Saturday
buying farm toaIs.
Who will get the $40. in Gold june
Both? Some busy girl will that's sure
Riley Price, Of Sugar Greek was here
on business Saturday.
1t is good time to buy sugar, get your
supply at-Scrimgeour Bros.
Luther Kerr of Sugar Greek was in
town Saturday on business
We pay the most for produce and sell
the cheapest-Scrimgeou Bros.
Hen. M. NJ. Nelly, OF Fairmont is here
visiting j. E Kayser and G. II. Jones.
+. Il Swick, of Junior was in town
Friday attending to business.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-06-20
Hickory Camp
w. O. W..
Sets The Pace
DR.. SGf1lel1
From Omaha
SPEAKS
Other Attractions
Other Attractions

On the evening of June 18TH at the
regular session of the local Camp Wood
men of the World, the members decided
to have wood choping" and clog roll
ing on July 4th, 1912, in the Riverside"
Park. They have already arranged to
haye DR.. Schleh from Omaha, Neb, who
will speak on Woodcraft. He comes
highly recommended - it is stated that
you can sit for hours and listen to him.
He is of national reputation. The officers
OF the local lodge are to be congratulated
on having Dr. Schleh visit Belington. IL
was thru the constant efforts of the Off
GERS OF Hickory Camp that he wassecured.
all Campo in central West Virginia for
fifty miles around are requested and ex-
pected TO attend this annual meeting.
The "Root" Degree Team OF the local
camp will be out in full uniform, with w
b. Gall, captain. Other camps will
have their degree teams and enter the
parade which viii begin about II o'clock
and march to park where speeches will
be made and good old. fashion Picnic
Dinner will be spread.
The Committee on arrangements will
get special rates on all railroads entering
Belington, and will announce them later.
special trains will be asked for to accom-
nlodate the passengers.
A Base Bali game will be played in the
forenoon; full particulars will be given
later.
G. ii. Dent is the Chairman of the
Committee and is making appointments
of suo-committees to make ready for all
visitors; special hotel rates will be given.
Every body, rich OF poor, big or little,
are invited. Make this an enjoyable oc-
casion, Bring your dinner and come to
stay all day. All visiting members and
camps of the Woodmen of the World will
be entertained free.
The committees are as follows:
On Arrangements: @. IL. Dent, chair
man, Fred E. Thompson and A. Erwin;
on Park: Amos F. Rohorbough. chairman,
III. b. Shinn, A. c. Bolton; on Soliciting:
Guy Longstreth, Robert Logan, 0. c.
Thompson; on Decoration and Parade:
A. Q. Bolton, OF. Broadwater, and ]. G.
Hickman.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-06-20

The big prize voting contest is attract
ing more attention every day 80 as an in
centive to all contestants we have decid-
ed to give the following special bonus
votes:
For every seven new subscriptions 4 200
extra, making a total of $780, These SUBJ
scriptions need not be for one party for
seven years or for seven different people
for one year, but must be new subscrip-
lions for seven years, and must be handed
In all at one time.
For every seven renewal subscriptions
5000 extra, making total of $500
These may be for seven differen. people,
or all for one. hut must be all renewals and
must be handed in all at one time.
The above special offer will hold good
until the first count on June 26 at which
time the votes will award the $40 in gold
to the contestant who receives the largest
number OF votes up to the first count.
The ball OF box will close promptly at
1880 pm. on June 26th.
Remember the $40 in gold to be given
to the contestant having the highest
number Of votes on June 26th is special
prize offered by The Progressive 1t
will IN no way effect the standing of the
winner of the contest.
A few contestants thought that the win
ming of the $40 would effect their votes for
the piano. 1t will not. All votes found
in the box on June Goth will be inelud-
ed in the final count, which will decide
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-06-20

The board of Education OF Valley Dis
trict will receive bids on the hui lding OF
the schoolhouse at the old eight called the
Teter school until July lst, 1912, 80 we
have been informed by r. l.. Tallman
President OF the board.
The telephone lines are down in many
places as result from the storm Sund ay.
I wish every teacher in Barbour would
read the article in the Charleston Mail of
June 18th about school credit for work
done out of school-room.
We note with pleasure the improve
ment in The Progressive of June 10, and
commend it for its stand for good roads.
The Progressive as it stands will be-
come stronger and will by the co opera
ion of their friends make this paper
grand success--A SUBSCRIBER.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-06-20

Granville Goodwin Of Sugar Creek was
in town Wednesday on business.
Reduced prices on all trimmed hats at
M. E. Clothier's
Nelson Harris, Meadowville was in
town Wednesday.
Ii you want becoming hat You had
better be coming to NJ f. Clothier
Henry Booth of Valley was in town
Monday.
Special prices OH large Neapoltan
shapes at M. E. Clothier's.
Geo. Shepherd who has been visiting
bis father in Middleboulne returned
home sunday night.
Mrs. l. D. Morris, of Gassaway, was in
town visiting.
Anyone wishing to buy milk, have it
for sale, and will deliver it. Call and
make arrangements Rev. H. K Meyer.
Dee Harris found on bis iarm huksine
peg dated 1898; this land was owned by
Gen. Booth in early days.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-06-20
Washington Letter
BY Geo. w. Summers

Washington, June 1S-Congress is do
ing nothing and Washington is practical
ly without news while awaiting the result
OF the Republican National Convention
at Chicago this week. and the Democrat
ic National Convention at Baltimore next
week. Most of the Senators and Con-
gressmen have gone Chicago or to their
homes and next week with Baltimore
only 45 minutes away from Washington
Continued on page four.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-06-20
United Brethren Rally Day

AT the U, B. Church Belington, w. Va.
June 23nd 1912 at IL o'clock A. M. The
presence of every United Brethren in
town is requested. We want to know
our Church better; get acquainted with
one another and the work.
The following addresses will be made:
The U. B Church, by the Pastor, the
U, B. Church in Belington, by w. G.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-06-20
GIRL AVIATOR
FALLS TO
DEATH

Springfield, ILL. une IT Miss Lula
Clark was killed instantly while making
her first flight In an aeroplane at the
state fair grounds tonight. She fell in a
tree top
Miss Clark was Chicago girl who be-
came interested in aviation during the in
ternational aviation meet in Chicago in
August, 1911 --Ex
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-06-20
TWENTY SIX
KILLED

Kansas City, Mo-, June 49, Twenty
six persons are known to have been kill
ed and many injured by storm that
passed over central west Missouri late
Saturday, demoliahing buildings and tear
ing down wires. Many small farms and
country homes we're wrecked.
The path of the storm was half mile
wide and five miles long. Between Mer-
win and Adrian, nineteen persons were
killed.
In the district swept by the storm are
many small towns off the railroad. that
have no means OF communicating until
the telephone lines are repaired and to
these places relief parties are sent. Elk.
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PhiIippi

Arthur S, DAYTON is attending the
Chicago Convention this week.
John McCloud Of near Bs,ington was
in town one day this week.
Chicago has Reno shaded two city
block" when it Gomez the art of punch
ing.
Hon. VIM. T. George, Republican NOM
inee for the Legislature, is in attendance
at the Chicago Convention.
The Democratic primary has passed in
to history, and 80 has the Republican
primary, but 1.-THE Waterloo" is yet to
take place.
Arthur Bennett Republican nominee
for Sheriff of Barbour County was in Bel
ington Tuesday. Arthur is some cam
paigner"
Col. T. T. Elliott Of Corpus Christa
Texas has been seeing old friends and
acquaintance in Philippi for several days.
We are glad to have the Colonel with ~
again.
Judge and Mrs. A. q. Dayton returned
Wednesday night, the 19th) from Park
ersburg where the Judge has been hold
ing court for the past week.
Our city officers are to be congratulated
on the excellent Cleaning up they have
give the streets in the past days. 1t
looks as if though the 'Progressiyes"
were getting strong in hilippi.
Some of our townsmen were "persuad-
ed'' to go before the Mayor few days
ago and show why the speed Of their
autos could not be regulated by our city
ordinance of 10 miles per.
"Prexie'' Merrill. Captain University
Alumni Base Ball Team has been at Nor.
gantown for several DAYS ranging for 9
game between the Alumni and Varsity
team to be played at Morgantown June
19th-FIRECRACKER.
Subscribe For THE Pro-
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-06-20
SPECIAL BONUS OFFER
1t Holds Good Until the First Couf1t
on "Wednesday, June 40, When
Votes VIII be Counted and
$1O Gold Piece VIII be
Awarded to the Lady
Having the Most Votes

the winners Of the piano and other prizes
Remember that each subscription you
new, renewal or both
VIII get certain number OF votes witt
each and these votes with an extra. bonus
vote also.
All votes to be counted must be in bv
1870 O'Clock Wednesday evening June 20
The judges in this contest are:
Walter McCloud.
q. j. Stalnaker
@. H. Dent.
BELINGTON
AVIS Gamer Algie Werner
Belle CLICK Nettie Bartlett
Leta Custer Iona Robinson
Pearl Post Eulah Right
Eunice Nestor Myrtle Bolton
Edna Jeffries Flossie Davis
Della Wor kman Alma Mayo
Gale Teter
r. IF. ID. NOS
Bess Jones Ollie Findley
Nellie Corley Minnie Polling
Alice Cassanna Madge Polling
Lena Holbert
r. E. d. NO. 4
Blanche Wilson Rachel Coontz
Hazel Halter Lille Digm an
Winnie Bolton Ella M. Booth
r. F. ID. NO..
Ethel Westfall
PHILIPPI
Goldie Scott
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-06-20

Wilb nr Right who has been attending
st. Joseph College at Baltimore returned
home today. Wilbnr says he "made
good at Base Ball and Ii was hard to
brake away"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-06-20

Carl Anvil, of Wavnesburg, Pa. Passed
thru here Sunday on bis way to Horton,
Miss Grace Devers, of Grafton was Wis.,
iting friends In town Sunday
Mics Alma jackson, of Grafton was Wis.,
ltlng friends in town Sunday.
A special train of Masons from Wheel
ing went thru here Friday night on their
way to Elkins.
Miss Sevva Wilmoth who has been at
tending the Western Maryland College at
Westminster, Nd, returned home Thur
day.
Mr.. T. T. Elliott called in our Office and
gave us his subscription to the Progress
svie Saturday last
Our prices make groceries move fast,
therefore, you get them fresh at-Scrim-
geour Bros.
Miss Winifred Cruikshank of Bemls
waa visiting friends in the city Tuesday
and Wednesday Oh her way for Wheel
ing and Pittsburgh.
George Phillips who has baen attend
ing the West Va. University returned
home Tuesday night George will spend
part of the summer here
Otis Rohrbough who is attending the
West Va. Business College at Clarksburg
spent Sunday here with his parents.
Capt and Mrs. F. P. Rease, Dr. A H.
Wocdford and family, and Miss Dorothy
Lee Jones, returned from Huttonsville
Monday, where they had been visiting
for few days,
LOsT-You will loose a bargain il you
do not purchase while special sale is on
at Curry's Jewelry Store.
Mr. w w Thomas spent Monday and
Tuesday in the City, leaving Wednesday
for Montgomery, Pa.
Remember the $4,000 Piano will be
given away FPEE to the girl having the
highest number of Votes August Gosh
1912
Miss Nell Harrison, of Carksbnrg was
here visiting Miss M. e Clothier over
Sunday.
A $500 Piano isn't given away very
often. Every young lady nominated and
those to be nominated has good chance
to get this one.
Get busy. This prize is worth working
for, besides the other valuable prize.
Miss Josephine Smith left Saturday
evening for lew days visit with Mrs.
Bruce Talbot, at Berryburg.
Thirteen valuable prize to be given
way beginning with $500 90 Piano
Think Of it. You will get something if
you try. And try hard.
Call Bell phone No. IS for Ice Cream.
The only place in town where the
Imperial Ice Cream is sold, is at the
Pool Room.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-06-20
Result of t h e
Democratic Pri-
mary for Bar
bOur Coun t y
Held June 18th

For House Delegates:
L, v Hosberry, no opposition l,49o
For Sheriff:
W. L. Morrison, majority S3I
For Assessor:
@. =. Corder, plurality 60s
For Prosecuting Attorney:
@. NJ. Murphy, plurality $50
For County Commissioner:
J. E. Keyser, plurality PSI =
For County Surveyor.
Isaiah johnson, no opposition l,495
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-06-20
Ware.

Ware.
IL Is ABSOLUTELY necessary that you be
present. Every U. B. come, young an,
old. This is your Church, learn her ways
The God given Medium that has landed
its Multiplied thousands in Glory World.
Everybody kindly invited.
Respectfully In His Name.
K. III. Meyer, Pastor
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-06-20
w a n t g q

100 men to pick peaches in
state Of Georgia on or about
July 10th.
For particulars call on j..
w. Thornhill at Belington or
S. S. Talbot at Philippi in
person.
GEORGIA STATE ORCHARD Co.
Ernest Wenzel was in town Wednes-
day on business.