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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-21
Brother of Surrogate
Among Student Teachers
at Bethlehem Steel Plant

William A. Stickel. son Of Fred -.
Stickel superintendent of mails at
the Newark postohice, and younger
brother Of Surrogate Fred G. Stickel.
Jr., IS conducting an English school
for foreigners" five nights a week IN
the public schools of South Bethle-
hem, Pa, under the direction Of the
Bethlehem Steel Works.
The schools are similar to many
recently established throughout the
country by great corporations as an
offset 10 the Socialist propaganda.
Mr.. Sickel is a senior at Lehigh Uni
versity and head of a corps OF nifty
student teachers, among whom are
Wray Sexton, son Of Assistant Su-
perintendent Of Schools Elmer *.
Sexton; II. Carlson, of Montelair,
and S. Ballinger, of Elizabeth.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-21
AFTER So YEARS SERVICE HE'S
OLDEST TELEGRAPH OPERATOR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-Robert
w. Bender for fifty-two years a wire
operator for the Western Union Tele-
graph Company here and undeniably
me oldest man in the business" is
looking to the coming anniversary OF
ms seventy-second birthday, ques-
tioning whether he will be retired
rom active service on account of old
age. Though he is still active and
hearty, little effect of his advanced
years being apparent, there is a rule
OF the company that employees are re-
tired when they become seventy
years old.
Il went in the business in 1854"
said Mr.. Bender yesterday, when
Biography was in its infancy My
, flrst job was carrying messages
across the Delaware river from Cam
den, N. j. I became fascinated with
the work then, and the fascination
has never left me. | came to Wash
lngton in 1862, and for fifty-two years
steady | have been with the Western
Union Company.
THE busiest day we ever had was
when Garfield was shot Our office
sent 100000 words, mostly press copy,
10 the newspapers all over the coun-
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-21
Secaucus Invokes Court Aid
to Clear County Tax Deficit
Special to the Evening star.


TRENTON, Dec. 21.-The Supreme
Court has allowed a certiorari to re-
view an assessment for taxes againsr
lands in Secaucus owned by the Hud
son Board of E'reeholders. The taxes
have remained unpaid for five years
creating a deficit of 1,500 for Secau
Gus. The borough wants to take ad
vantage of the law of 1910 so tina
the assessment against the free
holders may be set aside and lhe
deficit reduced
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-21
Suits 4 Overcoats, Value l2.5O TO SIS

In this aggregation of Suits and Overcoats at
$40 there more han 1850 garments-every one
of them the sterling $780, $1,000 and $500 values
that have helped make the name WATSON famous in
this city Every one made by on the premises,
and every one NEW THIS SEASON. All fabrics, all
patterns all Sizes See them in windows.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-21

times, whe nwe have rothing to do,
we play checkers over the wires, tell
stories to our operator friends in San
Francisco or anywhere, just as if we
were together"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-21
Taxpayers Brave Storm
to Pay Bills and Avoid
Twelve Per Cent. Interest

Several hundred taxpayers braved
he storm and visited the office of Tax
Receiver Richard J. Franz today to
pay their 1914 tax bills. Today Is the
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-21

Buy Your
4. :: :: :: :: HAH ~:
At Hahnes- 81 E%A vi
"iue II III NEWARK ~
This Store Will Be Open Tonight
And Every Night Until Christmas
Only 3 More Days to Buy Toys

Three more days and Toyland will have
completed its task-a happy task if is
Hundreds of little folks will be made
happy on Christmas Day because of the
Hahne Observation-Disclosures of happy
children have seen Santa Claus-have
spoken TO him-have shaken his hand.
It's pretty sight to see the child's face
beam with delight-to see the child's
eyes sparkle when Santa Claus speaks
"a the 4n+
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-21

Geo. Watson going out of
Business These words have
been passed from mouth to mouth like
magic. To some it seems inconceivable,
while others, seeing an opportunity Of a
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-21
1H& 10 WE e.
Charge
CuSt0me rS, Note

For the convenience
Of charge customers We
have n q 4 q arrange
ments whereby pur-
haees III ad 2 t his
month viii be put IN
January aecOunt-upon
requeaf-till to be ren-
dered February. State
meuts viii be sent IN
January Tor compaH-
son only.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-21

Decorations
Christmas Trees
Tree Ornaments
Electric Light Outfits
Plush Toys!
Horses
Dogs
Cats
Bears
Donkeys
Balls
Stick Horses
Woolly Sheep
Hundreds More
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-21
Discontinued Pianos

New and Slightly Used
$500 Kranich g. Bach. =. 1895
Harrington Upright. s225
Harrington Upright. s245
Harrington Upright. $3.50
Harrington Upright. 1875
Hardman Autotone Player,
1890
SIPS Harrington Autotone
Player ....... S4S5
$3.50 Harrington Autotone
Player ........,. $3.50
Autotone Player. $3.50
Playotone Player $3.50
Standard Player. $500. 1888
$50 Mehlin Player. -. $685.
Terms as S - Cash and
Low as - sl.25 a Week
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-21

hne Toyland completely ready TO supply
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-21
Give Gloves!

-women's Jouvin & Gle
Glace Kid Cloves-i2, 10
and 20 button length, at
$500, s3.75 and $4.25
-Women's Jouvin & Gle
Washable Glace Kid Gloves,
at ........... SZ.OU
-Women's 6 and 8 Button
Biarritz Gloves, at
SIPS and S1.50
-Women's Two-Clasp French
Clace Kid Gloves with Paris
Point stitching, at. :. .S1.25
-Women's One-Clasp Mocha
Gloves, at. .Sl.5O
-Women's One-Clasp Walk
ing Gloves, at .......S1.0O
-Women's One-Clasp Eng
lish Walking Gloves, at s1.5O
-Women's Two-Clasp Gloves
Dents make, at. $500
Mems English Walking
Gloves-Dent's make, at
$500 to $3.50
nv ann
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-21
SHIFTS & Oyercoats, Value $40 to ESQ

AT this unheard-of figure nearly 1000 Suits and
Oyercoats which we made at close profit to sell at
$4,000 and $225O will go like wdre. In suits, such
fabrics as heavy weight Cassmeres Cheyiots, Worst
eds Serges etc. In OvercOats, such everin-d demand
fabrics as Meltons, Sheands, plaidbac Balmacaans
and other desirable overcoatings. Complete range of
sizes to fit all figures.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-07

Especially worthy of remem-
brance at this time are words of
Abraham Lincoln concerning re-
gard for law: Let every rev.
erence of law be breathed by ev-
cry mother to the lisping babe
that prattles on her lap; let it be
taught in the schools, seminar
les and colleges; let it be written
in primers, splling books and
almanacs; let it be preached
from pulpits, and proclaimed in
legislative halls, and enforced in
justice; in short, let it become
the political religion of the ma
tion.'
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-07

The postoffice department pro-
poses to catch certain violators
of the laws and regulations
both a-comin' and a-goin'. = It
has just ruled that a concern US
ing the mails for the dissemina-
ton of salacious matter must de-
liver the goods under penalty Of
a fraud order; and delivering the
goods will be stopped for send
ing obscence matter through the
mails. The way of the trans
gressor is becoming harder ev-
cry dav.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-07
Remember This Story

Nobody ever heard Captain
Kephart D. Walker hand it to
the woman as it is chronicIed
below. In fact the Captain
brought the story to Fairmont
himself way back in the old days.
However, it sounds" very much
like the veteran conductor of the
First ward and The Times takes
it from the B. & O. Employees
Magazine, just as it is written.
Here it is:
Captain Kephart D. Walker, of
this division, is probably the old
est living pensioned employee on
the Baltimore & Ohio, both in
point of service and ago.
He started his service as a
telegraph operator on August Is,
1855, and served in that position
during the entire Civil War, la
ter becoming brakeman and
then a conductor. He taught
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-07
Notice To Creditors

To the creditors Of 7. ]. Longsfreth, de-
ceased, and all others concerned:
You are hereby notified that at the re-
quest 81 Minerva Longstreth, Admins
traitor Of the estate OF the said I. J. Long
streth deceased, / have appointed the
10Th day OF May, 1914. at my Office in
the City of Philippi, Barbour County,
West Virginia, for receiving proof Of the
debts or demands against the said de-
decedent or his estate, at which time
aid place you are requested to attend.
Given under my hand as Commission
err of Accounts of the County Court of
Barbour County. this 4Sh day Of April
1914.
H. J. WILCOX,
Git. Commissioner OF Accounts
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-07
MOST PROMPT AND EFFECTUAL
CURE FOR BAD COLDS

When You have bad cold you want a
remedy that will not only give relief, but
effect a prompt and permanent cure a
remedy thaeis pleasant to take, remedy
berlains Cough Remedy meets ali these
requirements. 1t acts on natures plan,
relieves the lungs, aids expectoration,
opens the secretions and restores the svs-
tenn to healthy condition. This remedy
has world wide sale and Use, and can
always be depended upon. Sold by Grant
Graham adv.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-07

our late General Manager, 7. F.
Fitzgerald, the science of rail-
road operation and was toast
master at large banquet at Fair
mont, w. Va, May 9th, 1905,
given in honor of the latter when
promoted to general manager
from general superintendent of
the system.
Captain Walker has known all
the presidents Of the road since
1852, and he is one of the most
widely known Scottish Rite Ma
sons in the country. Heis beloved
by all railroad men with whom
he has been associated, has the
respect d good wishes of his
|neighbors, and an excellent rep
utation as an entertainer. One
|of his friends claims that he is
the originator Of a famous story
which has been printed in almost
every humorous publication in
the country. Here is how the
story happened to be told.
He was serving as conductor
on a passenger train on the G. &
B. r. r. from Grafton to Beling-
ton. W. Va, and had been very
much annoyed by the ceaseless
rain OF questions showered upon
him by a woman passenger. He
stood the rapid fire as long as he
could and then, in order to get
his work done found it necessary
to inform the lady that she would
have to excuse him, as his first
duty was the safe operation of
the train, and that he must give
his undivided attention to this
matter. The woman became
very abusive and her anger had
not cooled when she was
helped off the train by the gal
liant Captain Walker, for after
she had firmly planted her feet
on the platform she turned, faced
him and said:
If you were my husband I
would give you a dose Of poison, I
to which the captain replied
urbanely.
Madam, if | were your hus-
band, | would take it. Fairmont
Times.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-07
HoW,s THIS?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot 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 be-
lisve him perfectly honorable in all BUSH
ness transactions and financially able to
carry out any obligations made by his
firm. National Bank OF Commerce,
Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure ia taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces OF the system. Testimon
ials sent free Prices 70 cents per bottle.
Sold by all Druggists
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa
ton. ADV
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-07
1t isn't often that anyone gets

1t isn't often that anyone gets
ahead of a newspaper man. A
burglar tried it the other night.
He broke into an editors house
by mistake. The latter was
awake and he watched the bur-
glar search through various
pockets and drawers but of
course found nothing. Just as
he was about to depart the edi-
tor draWled out, Say partner,
won't you lend me a dollar?"
The burglar was surprised, but
appreciated the joke, tossed the
editor a dollar and took his de-
parture
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-07
j. E. Gibson Dentist. Office
over Post office. (Adv.)
CHILD CROSS? FEvERIsH? SICK?

A cross, peevish, istless child with
coated tongue, pale, doesn't sleep; eats
sometimes very little, hen again raven
ously; stomach sour; breath fetid; pains
in stomach, with dlarrhea; erinds teeth
while asleep, and starts no with terror
all suggests a Worm something
that expels worms, and almost eve
child has them. Kickapoo Worm Killer
is needed. Get box today. Start at
once. You won't have to coax, as Kick
apoo Worm Killer is a candy in confec-
ton. Expels the worms, the cause of
your child's trouble 25c at your drug
gist adv.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-07
COUGHED FOR THREE YEARS

i am lover of your godsend to hu-
mainly and science. Your medicine, DR..
Kings New Discovery, cured my cougl,
of three years standing" SAYS Jennie
Flemming, of New Dover, Ohio Have
You an annoying cough? Is il stubborn
and won't yield to treatment? Get SOC
bottle of DR.. Kings New Discovery to-
day. What it did for jennie Fleming it
will do for YOU. no mater how stubborn
or chronic cough may be 1t stops a
cough and stops throat and lung trouble
Relief or money back SOC and 81 90 at
your druggist
Bucklin's Arnica Salve for pimples. adv
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-07

49, 900 existed in 1880, but
no bonds were outstanding
from 1890 to 1912. No spec
ial debt obligations to public
trust funds were reported for
any year. A floating debt OF
1885, 900 in 1890 fell to $4,000
in 1894 and disappeared alto
gether in 1896.
In the case Of funds and in
vestments the securities huc-
tuated throughout the period,
rising from 100000 in 1890
to 81 100000 in 1904, and de-
clining to $973,000 in 1912.
The cash changed greatly
from year to year, though
there was a general increase
from $4,000 in 1890 to
$l,617, 900 in 1912.
No sinking fund assets, as
such, were recorded in any
year; thus the total debt as
reported from 1890 to 1894
was the same as the debt
Cess sinking fund assets).
The per capita debt fell from
1921 in 1880 to less than
one-tenth of one per cent in
1894.
At the present time about
l.3 per cent of the total popu-
laton of the United States will
be found in the state of West
Virginia, and the state is free
from debt. 1t should be not
ed, however. that gin the set
tlement of the irginia debt,
one-third was set apart as the
share belonging to West Vir-
ginia, but the latter refused to
assume the same" In March,
1911, the Supreme Court of
the United States held the
state liable for a principal
debt Of $7,182, 5o7, and left
the question of interest for
adjustment between the par
ties. This has not been ac-
complished.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-07
WEST VIRGINIA STATE DEBT

Preliminary figures from
the forthcoming bulletin per-
tanning to national and state
indebtedness and funds and
investments have been given
out by Director w. ]. Harris,
of the Bureau Of the Census,
Department of Commerce.
The bulletin carries informa-
ton for the state of West Vir-
ginia, as we'll as for the other
states and the United States.
The data were compiled un-
der the supervision of Mr..
John Lee Coulter, expert spec
ial agent in charge Of the in
quiry on Wealth, Debt and
Taxation.
The bulletin, which will
soon he issued, will contain
statistics for each state for
each year from 1880 to 1913,
inclusive, as far as statistics
are available, and will also
contain details for the year
most nearly corresponding to
1880, thus making it possible
to show the general movement
during the period of over 30
years. The bulletin will show
the total debt Of the states as
well as many details, such as
the various classes of out
standing bonds and special
debt obligations to public
trust funds. 1t will also show
the floating debt and its COM
ponent parts. Under Funds
and investments" will be
shown separately all the diff
ferent funds, and each case
cash ard securities will be.
shown. The population Of
the states for each year under
consideration will be used,
and the per capita debt less
sinking fund assets) will be
given.
An inspection Of the tables
for West Virginia in tie bulle-
tin soon to be issued shows
that bonded Indebtedness Of
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-07

items and news items are.cordIally in
vited The correspondents name and
address must in all cases be given as an
evidence Of good faith, but will not be
published if specially requested.
We will not be responsible for the
views of correspondents.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-07
THURSDAY, MAY Z, 1914
ANNOUNCEMENTS
For County CLERK

! hereby announce myself as candi-
date for the office of County Clerk of Bar
bour county subject to the will of the
Republican primary or convention here
after to be determined 10y the committee.
Your support is solicited
j. T. NANNOY.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-07
For CouNTY SUPERINTENDENT

] hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for the nomination for the office Of
superintendent of Schools of Barbour
County subject to the Republican primary
or convention as may be determined by
the party; l earnestly solicit your influ-
ence and support
j. NJ. McyICKER
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-07

It is just plain foolishness to
borrow trouble when it is so
easy to make it.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-07

Entered as second class matter June 3,
1912 at the Post Office at Belington, W
Va. under the Act OF March 3, 1879.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-07
THANKS mr.. CONGRESSMAN
You have our thanks, O congress

You have our thanks, O congress
man,
The garden seeds are here,
The self-same kind that we've
received
In many a by-gone year.
They are well mixed, as usual.
The radish, turnip, squash,
The rutabagas, parsnips and
The PUMPKINS, too, b'gosh.
In years gone by we've used these
seeds
And made a garden plot,
And spaded, raked and dragged
and hoed
And spent our time a lot.
We've bought the finest garden
tools,
And we've done what we could,
But never raised a doggone thing,
Them free seeds want no good.
There is a man whom we don't
like,
He'll get our seeds, you bet;
Wen let him hoe and spade and
rake
And swear and cuss and fret.
Roy K. Moulton.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-07
Advertising Rates on Application.
IN ADVANCE

All orders, subscriptions, ads, ETC.,
should be given to the solicitor who is in
charge Of all records.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-07
Bell Phone

FRED E. THOMPSON, Editorial Dept.
OMER @. THOMPSON, News Dept.
+. L. THOMPSON, Operating Dept,
Office Manager and Solicitor
CHAS. M BYRNE, Foreman.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-07

Send us your next order for
job printing. We are yours to
please.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-07

Stat Wagons, Runabouts and
Top Buggies at actual cost
Must close out on account OF room
Come early and get first choice.
FarmersSupply Agency. (Adv.)
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-07


A bill has been introduced
in the Maryland legisla-
ture to prohibit the wearing by
girls and women of high-heeled
shoes and slit skirts and also the
dancing Of such immoral dances
as the turkey trot, the bunny
hug, the tango or the loop the
loop" The bill prescribes that
money collected from fines for
violating its provisions shall be
used to educate girls how to
dress decently."
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-07

Published every Thursday at BeIington,
". Va, by
Thompson Printing Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08
BURNED BUILDINGS TOBE REBUILT SOON Now Thought $S0,OOO Will Cover Loss in Monday
 Night Fire

It was announced by the owners of the buildings that were destroyed by the fire at Powell avenue and Twentieth street about 11:S0 o'clock Monday night that as soon as the insurance adjusters had com pleted their investigations that the struc- lures would be rebuilt
 According to the last estimates of the fire losses on both buildings of the Bar hour Plumbing, Heating and Electric company and that of the Never Marx Liquor company, sSo0O0 will cover everv- thing. This is partially covered by insur- ance.
 investigation yesterday failed to dis close just what caused the blaze. If is now thought that the fire started on the fourth floor of the Barbour building and was later communicated to the Never Marx building. The work of the firemen under Assistant Chief Sidney Middleton was commended yesterday in the fact that the fire was kept within the confines of the Meyer Marx and Barbour buildings.
 The building occupied by the Barbour Plumbing Heating and Electric company is owned by Major Milner, who will have the structure completely remodeled as soon us possible The Meyer-Marx build ing is owned by the Morris Real Estate company who will also have the neces- sary alterations made on the structure in the near future
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-08
TO CHANGE LABELS
 ON WATER BOTTLES
Consent Decree Agreed Upon in Staff ford Springs Mineral Water
 Company Case

A consent decree has been agreed upon by the United States government in the pending suit against the Staff ford Springs Mineral Water company. in which the latter was charged with a violation of the pure food law by rea- son of an alleged misbranding of the bottles in which the water is shipped.
 About three weeks ago 250 carboys of five gallons each. which had been shipped to the Fowlkes -Myatt company, were confiscated by the United States marshal on writ of seizure issued by District Attorney Robert N. Bell on the instance of the government agents. The specific charge was that the labels on the bottles alleged lne water was a remedy for certain diseases. This the government denied.
 By the agreement reached the 25O carboys were released to Fowlkes- x Myatt company upon the signlng of a bond and the removal of the objection able labels. The water is bottled and labelled at Stafford Springs, Miss, by the Stafford Springs Hotel company and shipped to the local firm. which is in no way responsible for the word ing of the labels.