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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-01-29
AGRICULTURAL ExTENTION SCHOOL AT
BELINGTON.


Tie state has granted Barbour
county ain Agricultural Extension
School to be held Feb. Bird to 9th.
Ii will be in charge Of the Agrl-
cultural Extension Department
of the West Virginia University.
Instruction will be given in prae-
teal and scientific agriculture
ana tile underlying principles Of
many Of the newer phases OF
agricultural practices will be
thoroughly discussed.
Few farmers can avail them
selves Of an agricultural educa-
tion. since duties at home will not
permit them to be away from
the farms, but this year instruc-
tors from the university will
come right here to our own coun-
ty and conduct school for four
DAYS. The. Extension School dit
fers from the usual Farmers In
stitute in that the work is more
thorough and much more oppor-
tunity is offered for discussion OF
any local agricultural problems
which may arise. A special ef-
fort will be made to adapt the IN
struction to the local needs OF
| the community. The lines OF
work offered at this school will
he Soil Fertility, Farm Crops and
Animal Husbandry.
The course Of study offered at
this Extension School is open to
all and no studying Of lessons or
recitations are required, the work
being purely lectures, demonstra-
tions and discussions. 1t is nee
essay, however, to enroll with the
secretary, Mr. A. G. Hathaway,
Relington, w. Va.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-01-29
Worth While In READING.

sorae one has suggested that Ger
tain time set apart each Sunday shall
be devoted to reading with a purpose
Not just book picked up at random
and another on quite different topic
when that Is finished At the end OF
winter little definite mental advance
IL made from such a method This
winter take books relating, say, to
one country, or to a. painter and his
pictures, or to any definite subject
that attracts you. and read on that
subject for even one or two hours
each Sunday. In three months there
will be definite mental results.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-01-29
NEGOTIATIONS

Lofty manners are never above re-
proach,
The soda clerk may be recognized
by his phiz.
The average tombstone expression
is too good to be true.
Don't run to meet trouble; it will
overtake you soon enough.
The girl who gives her kisses away
must never expect to have any stolen.
The man who has the longest hair
doesn't always have his hair the long
est
1t seems that no matter how high
he climbs man is never above sus-
picion.
Many people extend a glad hand and
keep the other doubled up in case
Of an emergency.
Some women" says the Manayunk
philosopher, marry for love, some for
money. Others split the difference by
marrying for love of money!
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-01-29
BY TIE cYNIc

If you don't make friends you can't
expect your friends to make you.
1t takes nine tailors to make man,
and even then you cant always prove
it.
Fame is a bubble, but mighty few
OF us get hold Of the right kind Of
soap.
Elocution doesn't go far enough. 1t
merely teaches us how to speak. not
when.
Some women remain faithful to
their husbands, and some to their
ideals.
Silence is golden II you don't be.
lieye it you have never been black
mailed.
The man with an axe to grind is
generally looking for some one to do
him good turn.
Poverty is no crime. In fact, crime
can generally afford high-priced law
yer to defend it.
We are told nothing is impossible.
Wrong. Lots OF men are very accom-
plished at doing nothing.
The leopard cannot change his
spots, in which respect the girl who
freckles has a decided advantage.
If woman's gowns were made with
pockets perhaps she wouldn't be so
apt to carry her heart on her sleeve.
Many a man remains bachelor be-
cause by the time he gets over feeling
he is too young to marry he begging
to feel he's too old
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-01-29
Best Cough Medicine for Children.

Il am very glad to say few words in
praise Of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy"
writes Mrs. Ida Dewey, Milwaukee, Wis.
II have used itfor years both for nv chill
dren and myself and it never fails to re-
lieve and cure'a cough or cold No family
with children should be without il as it
gives almost immediate relief in case OF
Group" Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
is pleasant and safe to take, which is Of
great Importance when medicine must
be given to young children. For sale by
lAdv.) Grant Graham.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-01-29
Worms The Cause of
Your Child's Pains

A foul disagreeable breath, dark circles
around the eyes, at times feverish, with
great thirst; cheeks flushed and then pale,
abdomen swollen with sharp cramplng
pains are all indications Of worms Don't
let your child suffer KIcKApoo w ,RM
KILLER will give sure relief-It kills the
ms-while g laxative effect add
greatly to the health of your child by re-
moving the dangerous and disagreeabIe
effect of worms and parasites from the
system. KIcKAroo WORM KILLER as a
health producer should be in every house,
hold. Perfectly safe. Bny box to-day.
Price 25c. All Druggists or by mail
Kickapoo Indian Med. Co Phila. or St
LOUIS. (Adv.)
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-01-29
FOR FROST BITES s cHApPED SKIN

For frost bitten ears. fingers and toes:
chspped hands ard ips, chIbains. cold
sores, red and rough skins. there is moth
ing to equal Bucklen's Arnca Salve. Stops
the pain at once and heals quickly. In
every home there should be box handy
all the time. Best remedy for all skin
disease, itching eczema, letter, piles, etc.
25c. All druggists or by mail, II E.
Buck len & Co. Philadelphia Of st. Louis.
(Ads
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-01-29
To Keen Ice.

When 1t Is desirable to keep Ice in
the sickroom, this will be found a very
good plan: Get large, wide-mouthed
jar. tie piece Of coarse flannel over
1t. making it loose and bag-like in the
center. Now put the ice in this bag
and cover It with another piece OF
flannel folded three or four times. 1t
will keep better this way than by any
other method. When you require to
break 1t, use coarse darning needle
or a fine knitting needle, giving it a
gentle tap with hammer.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-01-29

We are now in
the e a On Of
L e n t, so-called
from the period
of the year when
the days begin to
lengthen It is q
period of forty
d y s beginning
with Ash Wednes-
day, and continu.
ing until Easter,
observed by some
churches as com
memorative of
the forty days
fasting of our
Saviour In the
wilderness. 1t is
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-01-29
BY THE OFFICE SAGE.

Ridicule is weapon that not one
person in ten thousand can Withstand.
The one thing in this world that
is really easy to do is to travel down
hill
Running for office is almost as good
a test Of friendship as the attempt to
negotiate loan.
That person is rare who is an equal
ly good judge of both masculine and
femme human nature
Isn't it wonderful how one can hunt
everywhere for something without sue
cess, and then find it when he is seek
ing something else
# we could take our disappoint-
ments in the right way, our characters
would be enriched by many times the
value OF the things we are disap-
pointed in not receiving.
Many successful man believes that
man is practically master Of his own
destiny; but the one whose frail bark
of human purpose has been crushed
in the vortex made by the current of
circumstances and the tide of fate,
knows better
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-01-29
All Eaters of lnsecta.

1t may be said that all civilized
races are insect eaters in greater or
less degree There is a certain insect,
the corn wsevil, which eats our grain
and sometimes does thousands of dol
lars worth Of damage to a single crop.
No matter how clean the wheat is,
there are almost sure to be few OF
these insects hidden away among the
kernels. and these are ground up into
-four and become part of our bread
and cake.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-01-29
An Ideal Woman,s Laxative

Who wants 70 take salts, 81 castor oil,
when there il nothing better than Nr.
Kings New Lie Pills for all bowel trou.
blea They act genlly and naturally on
the stomach and liver, stimulate and re-.
gulate your bowels and tone up the entire
system Price. 25c. Al all druggists.
T. p Bpcken 4 90. philaael pbia or st.
Louis (Adv.)
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-01-29
OFFICERS OF The LODGES.

Barhonr Encampment meets III their
assembly room every second and third
Thursday evenings in eaeh lnonth. The
following officers were elected and in
stalled for the ensuing term
G. p. w. B Huffman,
II P. Grant Graham,
S. W. L. ". Robinson,
]. W. Henry Fl. Polling
Scribe G. r. Keller
Treas John Rhodes
The following officers were elected and
installed for the ensuing term:
c. G Geo E. Cain,
v. o. W. s. Moore,
Pee i. G Musgrave,
X. ii R. S. l. W. Robinson,
NJ. of F, Hugh Shinn,
M. Of Ex B. B. Rohrbongh,
NJ Of W. Ahram Myers,
|. Ct j. Is. McCullum,
o. G. " B. Huffman
The following officers elected and M
stalled for tie ensuing tern:
N. g. Fl II Polling.
V. G j. f. MeCulinm,
Rec Seety. Il w Robinson.
Fin. secty W. B. Huffman,
Treas Grant Graham.
Warden L ] Jones,
Con. G. Phillips,
Chaplain John McCioud
Meets every Tuesday evening
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-01-29
cutta Percha.

Gutta percha, now obtained from the
leaves Of the caoutchouc tree, is said
to be more durable than that obtained
by tapping the trunk, and is coming
into use in France for insulating
submarine cables.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-01-29
Chronic Constipation Cured

Five years ago Lad tie worst case of
chronic contipation ever knew OF, aud
Chamberlain's Tablets cured me-" writes
S. F. Fish, Brooklyn, Mish. For sale by
(Adv.) Grant Gaaham
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-01-29
ChamberIain's Cough Remedy

This remedy has no superior for coughs
and colds 1t is pleasant to take 1t con
tains no opium or other narcotic 1t al
ways cures. For sale by
( Adv.) Grant Graham.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-01-29
Dogs Haul Artillery.

Dogs are made use of to haul light
artillery in the Belgium army and are
being experimental with by the Hol.
land army
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-01-29
How "TeetotalerD Originated.

Teetotaler, the term applied to an
abstainer from all fermented liquors,
originated it'll Richard Turner, an
artisan of preston, England, who, con-
tending for the principle at temper
ance meeting in 1888, asserted that
Nothing but te-te-total will do" The
word was Immediately adopted.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-01-29
BRIEF DECISIONS

There are more bitter things in life
than medicine.
There is always something to learn
about man beyond the details in a
letter of introduction
Efficiency experts can get points by
watching the methods Of some women
in managing their husbands.
The complete success Of the SUI
frage movement will not Danish bar.
gain counters or fortune tellers.-
Judge
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-01-29

TExT-Then Jesus. six days before the
passover. came to Bethany where Laza-
rus was. whom he raised from the dead.
John 1871.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-01-29

Where He Makes Mistake.
Sometimes the effect of labor-saving
devices Is to fool man into the idea
that he can loaf ali day and still get
his work dana
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-01-29

Inc tune III WHICH particular Sinphooio
is laid In preaching upon the substi-
tutionary obedience and sufferings OF
our Divine Redeemer. and when in
thought we follew him from the temp
tation in the wilderness to the trium-
plant Issue of the resurrection morn
ing.
In harmony with tits, our present
sermon deals with one OF the tender
est events of 3 social nature occurring
in the last week of his earthly life.
Then Jesus six days before the
passover came to Bethany" Then he
did II If you would understand the
significance of the word then" you
must 60 back to the previous chapter,
which tells us that all the people
were gathering to Jerusalem for the
passover and all animated more or
less by the thought as to whether he
would come to the feast, for the chief
priests and pharisees had given a
commandment that II any man knew
where he were. he should show it,
that they might take him Then 1t
was that he came Before this on
different occasions he had hidden him
self from his enemies, not through
eowardice or fear but because his
hour had rot yet come, he was not
yet ready to be offered the Scripture
had not yet been fulfilled Now how
ever, the crisis is approaching. and
he advances consciously to met his
cruel death IF ever there were a
calm voluntary deliberate walking
zip to death it was this last visit OF
Jesus into .Iudea"
Sympathy With Jesus.
Put why is it that he seeks out this
little village two miles from Jerusa.
lem and spends SO much of his inter
venine time there Perhaps the fol-
lowing words supply the reason, since
we read that Lazarus was there,
whom he had raised from the dead.
Jesus loved Lazarus and his house.
hold and doubtless, like ourselves,
with those he loved If we knew we
were soon to die with whom would
we like to pass the closing moments
of our life. If not with those who un-
derstood us best and who sympa-
thized with us the most? Jesus, re-
member was man. Not merely a
man, but yet mana perfect man.
And it is Just such touches of his
humanity that bring him so near to
us, and solace us with the thought
that In him we have an high priest
who can be touched with feeling of
our infirmities
But what about our sympathy for
Jesus, now that we are sure of his
sympathy for US? Does he ever find
a Bethany in our homes and hearts !?
He is still in some sense exposed to
the persecution of his enemies in the
earth. for the kingdoms of this world
have not yet become the kingdoms of
our God and of his Christ An apos-
tie speaks of some who cruelty our
Lord afresh, and put him to an open
shame" If this be so, then he still
loks for a quiet haven, and a ming
tration of love from those whom he
hath quickened when they were dead
in trespasses and sins. Is it SO with
us2
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-01-29

A pessimist is a person who expects
nothing, and is disappointed If he
doesn't get it.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-01-29
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Our rates for announcements
are as follows, and must be paid
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-01-29
INTERNATIONAL
SUNINSQbNd
LESSON

(By r. 0. SELLERS Director of Evening
Department. the Moody Bible Institute.
Chicago)
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-01-29

Where some women are concerned
beauty is only enamel deep.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-01-29

The trouble with the average man is
that he wants to reap his reward be-
fore it Is ripe.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-01-29
A Strong Bible Proof.

| canont leave this verse without
calling attention to 1t as one of the
most convincing arguments of the
truth of Christianity What signiti-
cance there is in these words: Beth
any where Lazarus was which had
been dead whom he raised from the
dead. There Is evidence that this
gospel was known in Jerusalem at
least within seventy years after this
raising of Lazarus occurred There
are grounds for believing, indeed
shat 1t was published within thirty to
forty years Of that date, Surely there
must have been persons then. and
there. who could personally have tes-
t.fed to the falsity Of the whole thing
II II were false, We cannot imagine
any such event occurring in Yhs
neigbborhood of Chicago, for example.
not longer ago than that, and our be-
ing unable to find anybody to DENY it
frcm personal knowledge, If 1t were
to be denied? But has the resurrec.
lion II Lazarus ever been denied9
Let hi SILENCE of the Jewish nation
and the Gentle world answer. So far
from the enemies of Jesus disbeliev-
ing this mighty fact. they SO entirely
believed that they consulted how thew
night pnt Lazarus to death. because
nat By reason OF him many OF the
lews went away and believed on
iesus
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-01-29
PHILOS0PHIzING

Good wine needs no push.
Money talks, especially when it goes
to the opera.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-01-29

If you don't make friends you can't
expect your friends to make you.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-01-29
Advertising Rates on Application

THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1914.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-01-29
LESSON FOR FEBRUARY |
THE uNFRIENDLY NEIGHBoR.

LESSON TEXT-Luke 11:1-13.
GOLDEN TEXT-"Ask and it shall be
Knock and ii shall be opened unto you. -
Luke 11:9.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-01-29

Lofty manners are never above re-
proach,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-02-06
HAD BEEN ELECTED FROM
TRAIN FOR DRINKING.

Local c. & o. surgeon, DR.. G. w.
Wroten, was called at a late hour
Monday night to the passenger de-
pot to see a man who claimed to
have fallen or to have been eject
ed from No. 3S, between Fullers
and Potters. Examination failed to
reveal any signs of injury. The man
seemed to have been drinking, and
when asked If he had been he ad-
mitted that he had drunk while on
the train. The mans name is EN-
ory Williams, and he gave his res
idence as Honaker, Ky. He was
brought up from Potters on a hand
car by Henry Johns, and after the
surgeons visit he was taken to
lodgings and cared for. Investiga-
ton showed that he had been put
off at Fullers or Potters for drink
ing on the train.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-02-06
A BILL TO REDUCE
ADULT ILLITERACY.

An Illiteracy Commission to as
sist in the eradication of adult IL
literacy In Kentucky Is the aim OF
a bin which has been introduced In
the Kentucky Legislature and for
the passage of which strong in
fluences in the State are working.
The bill was prepared at the In
stance of Mrs. Cora Wilson Stewart,
superintendent of the Rowan county
schools, who through her work in
the moonlight schools of the noun
tains has been one of the leaders in
the fight against illiteracy among
grown persons
The bill as drafted provides for
the appointment Of a commission OF
five persons to be known as the
Kentucky Illiteracy Commission" "tc
procure data through surveys in all
parts OF the State and to interest
persons and institutions in the dis
pensalion OF endowments and funds
which will aid in the elimination OF
adult illlteracy.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-02-06
AFTER THE PISTOL "ToTER.'' .

Frankfort, KY, Jan. 30.--Without
a dissenting vote the Senate today
passed the Arnett bill, as amended
by the committee, fixing drastic pun.
ishment for the carrying of conceal
ed deadly weapons. Under the pro-
visions of the measure a first con-
viction carries with it disfranchise-
ment for two years, besides fine
of from $40 to 500 and Jail SEN
tence from ten to forty days. The
penalty upon second conviction is
confinement in the penitentiary of
from one to five years. The amend
ment by the committee provides a
fine of from $40 to $50 for the Cir
cult Clerk or Sheriff who fails or
refuses to issue a capias or execute
the judgment.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-02-06
MRS. GEORGE JUSTICE
dies OF Heart Trouble
Estimable Woman Passes Away After
A Long Illness.

After months of sickness. marked
at times by intense suffering, Mrs.
George Justice passed peacefully
away on Saturday night, Jan. 31st,
aged about AZ yaers. Heart dis
ease, with serious complications,
was the cause OF her demise at this
comparatively early age.
On Sunday afternoon the body
was taken to the Baptist church,
whore the pastor, the Rev. Olus
Hamilton, conducted brief and
appropriate service. Every part of
the spacious building was com
pletely filled with the friends of
the deceased. At the conclusion
OF the service the remains were in
tered in the burial plot between the
two cemeteries.
Mrs. Justice is survived by her
husband and six children, only two
of whom are grown. She was a
woman of quiet, domestic habits, a
faithful wife and devoted mother.
When she realized that the great
and final change was about to oc-
cur she declared her preparedness
and readiness for her departure.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-02-06
.REQUISITIONS FOR
Pike COUNTY men
Six KentuCkians Wanted at Huntington
on a Murder Charge.

Frankfort, KY, Jan. 30.-Deputy
Sheriff d. w. Frampton, of Hunt
ington, W. Va, arrived in Frankfort
tonight with requisitions from the
Governor OF West Virginia for six
Kentuckians, indicted at Huntington
for the alleged murder of a son of
l.. G. Fidler, OF Pikeville, Ky, in
Huntington March 10, Two of the
men, John M. Hall and John Mitch
ell, are in jail at Catlettsburg, but
the other four have not been arrest
ed and Mr.. Frampton declined to
disclose their names.
Young Fidler and party went to
Huntington on the day he was kill
ed and next day his mangled body
was found on railroad track Mr..
Frampton said they had secured cyi-
dence to prove that Fidler was MUIR
dered by being beaten on the head
with blunt instrument and his
body was taken in a taxicab and
placed on the track All the men i'm
plicated belong to prominent famil-
les in the Big Sandy section.
Mr.. Frampton went to the execu-
tive mansion tonight and his req
uisitions were honored by Gov. Nc
Creary.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-02-06
MARSHAL @. b. ROSS.

On Tuesday evening the city
council OF Louisa met in regular
monthly session, with Mayor r. L..
vinson presiding and all the mem
bers being present. The usual rou-
tine business was transacted after
which Charles b. Ross was elected
Marshal. There were only two cam
didates, Ross and Bunk" Smith,
the former receiving a majority of
five votes Mr. Ross gave an off
cial bond and was sworn in. Later
he will give bond for the collec-
ton of revenue. Beyond this cleo
tion and the allowing of some
claims little was done, and after the
use Of large amount of language
council adjourned.
p. S.-We are promised better
streets.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-02-06
ENGLISH AS SHE IS SPOKE.

81 seen her when she done it,
said the grille on the train. 81
seen her when she done it, and she
done 1t just as plain. She never had
no bringing up, she acts just like
a fool, haven't saw such manners
since / was a kid at school Just
between you and |, my dear her
education's bad; she doesn't speak
grammatical, her English makes NE
sad" I've often saw the lady"
said her escort on the train" and
all them fool mistakes she makes
would give guy pain. It's just
as easy to talk right, like fellows
in book, and that's why remem-
Der all the lessons l have took.
You'd think she'd be more careful
of grammatical mistakes. Why don't
she talk like and you and not
make all them breaks?"