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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-11-02
POLITICAL ADVERTISING.
POLITICAL ADVERTISING.
FAIR PLAY

My have at last when |
cannot O the
the Bradford Electric which
inference is that preach oil andp practice
The facts as
employ in the O mott o but
three
The station unskiIed and knots
They vacation weeks each pay.
They paid another two weeks if sick.
Their automatically incrae ecentsp
week for each year O rservice.
Ut the three has been there
four and onehal When the boy who held the dollar job left
for the all of
Eight ago employed at Newport
unsklled laborer to
a nj cheCue
ten-hour day universally for in that
vicinity paid those although
the and did this of
employers of labor to both the hours andth
honestly sympathize with these toling masses
that the fundamental problem the to
condition: would rather fail of election United
Senator than that fellow should
situation of this lie.
ask the voters of Vermont o say whether of
sort shall prevail.
G.. A. PROUTY
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-11-02
Republican Rally.

. \ fair sized audience listened TO
three interesting speakers at the Re
publican rally in the town hall Friday
evening. The various attractions in
the village and surrounding towns
were not favorable for large crowd.
+. B. Batchelder of the Republican
town committee, introduced the speak
ers. \. L. Divoll of rockingham. can
didate for state senator, Hon Porter
Fl. Dale of Island Pond, nominee for
Congress- and James Donowav OF Mid
dleburv, all of whom gave excellent
addresses.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-11-02

Harland Blodgett and sister, Miss
Lena Blodgett. of Peru are guests at
the home Of their aunt. Mrs. F. W.
Watson. IS
The Townshend Ice company has
rented the ice pond owned by Fred
Perkins and will procure its supply, of
ice there the coming winter.
All are glad to see that Martin Perry
is able to come to the street again,
having nearly recovered from his Sc
we're burns, the burns. having left no
permanent injury save for one finger on
his left hand, in which the cords have
contracted.
Hon. Charles Prouty of Newport
Frazer Metzger of Randolph and DR..
w. j. Aldrich of st. Johnsbury took
dinner at the Townshend Inn Satur-
day, meeting and talking with large
number of voters. The students in Lee
land and Gray seminary also listened to
short speeches given by each of the
three candidates.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-11-02

special committee of United States
customs experts has been appointed to
prepare for handling the great vol
ume of business that will be created
by the arrival of exhibits at the Pana-
ma-Pacifc exposition and announces
that a force of 200 inspectors will be
needed at the exposition freight slips
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-11-02
Lost $50 to SO on. Train.

When George White was returning
home from his recent visit in town he
encountered misfortune Near Rutland
the train he was on ran over a horse
and the passengers alighted to see
what they could. In the excitement
Mr.. White took no thought of his
pocketbook until the train started.
when he examined his pockets only to
find himself short some 500 to $40.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-11-02

Government figures recently compiled
show that the salt production of the
United States last year reached the
total of 4,Sl5,902 short
tons.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-05-27
The Story Told In Few Words

Are YOU cOmingt
Extraordinary economizing opportuni-
ties.
Bargains galore,
Peerless offerings,
a regular Keep Busy" sale
A most a@gressively conducted price
cutting campaign.
Everything IN every department
scheduled 10 20 absolutely regardless of
former coSi Of value.
Cold lype cannot do Justice 10 those
extraordinary Offe ings-why, il is i'm
possible 10 convey more than a faint
= idea Of the magnitude of this eVent in
these printed pages.
Values are guaranteed exactly as
stated and every mark down is genuine
as w"ll as most OK raVagant.
Prices have been hammered and chop
ped 10 the very lowest notch
The whole store is simply bustling
with opportunities for economizing.
on can't help being swept along by
The current, IN the direction of economy
and satisfaction
Moore solid bargaing TO the square
inch Than you'll lind anywhere up or
down the state.
Your moneys worth or your money
back, Is and viii be our slogan.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-05-27
Retail Concerns
AStounded
And Aghast
UNLOCKED FOR MOVE MADE BY
RICHMOND WELL KNOWN DRY
GOODS AND LADIES READY
TO WEAK STORE.
Public Sale OF Entire Retail
Stock Is Announced.

Business circles are stirred to their
very depth by an explicit announce
ment today of JOHN II. GIBSON &
COS STORE, positively confirming cir
culating rumors OF an impending sale OF
their colossal merchandise stock. The
news has caused great commolion
among The local retail fraternity and
came as distant surprise 10 the thou
sands Of friends and customers of the
we'll known firm.
The firm Of JOHN II. GIBSON & co
is one of he best known stores in the
community, carrying an aggregate OF
over 81 0JG worth of the very highest
grade Of Dry Goods and Ladies up 10
date wearing apparel.
The sale effects every department and
IL is ANNOUNCED that Absolutely nothing
viii be reServ5@ This, coupled with
the fact that positively everything must
be disposed Of before June 2UIh, has led
the firm 10 lender its high grade mer-
chaudise al pubic sale.
To achieve the stupendous task of
dIsposing ofIhe entire $50 stock in
the allotted time, the concern is doing
the utmost and sparing no expense 10
thrOughiy advertise the colossal event.
During The past week thousands of let
ters have been sent to residents of
this and surrounding counties In
addition, a special edition of the local
newspaper has been printed and is now
being distributed. thousands upon thou
sands # cOiUred cards and posters are
being lacked along the country high
way>-al attracting attention TO the
GIBSON X co, establishments sale,
and 10 Richmond. 1t is sta ed that each
aud every home within a radius of fifty
miles OF Richmond will receive a per-
saHal letter and A special edition news
paper, this no doubt, being the most
complete advertising cam paign ever at
tempted IN this section.
Grea, preparations are being made to
accommodate the masses of visitors
dozens Of sales people having been
employed who are now husily en-
gagged IN making important changes in
the establishment SO that The shoppers
may be waited on with accuracy and
rapid dispatch. The building will be
closed to the public for two days. begin
nDing Monday morning June LIST. and will
open for the public Sale on Wednesday
morning June 3 at a. m sharp.
There is no doubt but that thousands
OF visitors viii be attracted to Richmond
during the period Of this gigal tic
merchandising event. which viii begin
ednesday June Bird, at o a m, and
last FOR decays, concluding on June Goth,
tremendousness OF size and its extrava-
gsnce of offerings can only be believed
by actual seeing Hundreds of people
have already signified their intentions
O. attending and present indications are
that from the beginning to end the sale
be one vast carnival of opportunity and
economy. Extraordinary special fea-
lures in every department of the store,
wonderful changes in the interior ar
rangement and the most complete adver-
Using campaign ever attempted lead US
10 believe that the very pinnacle in size
as well as in genuine bargains has been
attained.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-05-27
LADIES' SPRING SUITS

THIS WHOLE LINE OF La
DIES SUITS MUST BE CLOSED
OUT BELOW COST AND MUST
GO AT HALF PRICE.
Spring and summer Styles, ranging In
values to $3.50. We want every wo-
man who wants to be we'll dressed and
who has the slightest inclination to
ecC nomize, to investigate this mosts I'M
usual proposition. They come in Navy
blue and black Serge, fancy mixed
crimple Crepe. well tailored garments
a fine representation of this season.
s ss,s', pr sSs,s' $7.48
500 Ladies and Misses Fine Suits
The mai erials represented IN this par
tIcular line are very comprehensive
f"ey inc ude Crepe. fancy wool, se-ges,
All the leading shades are in evidence,
lans, blacks, black aud white checks,
stripes, rose, tango. mus ard. and Copen-
hagen These Suits will compare favor
ably with any s25 90 garment shown
s saI. pries 1928
S25 90 Ladies Suits-One large assert
ment. showing new arrivals. exact copies
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1914-05-27
WASH DRESSES

1925 White Wash Dresses-Plain and
combination effects, also corded Epongs
in this lot; many new styles; sizes run
s fsS9 p aS TO IS $2.48
1915 Crepe and Voiles-A very pretty
selection to pick from; also assortment
ST. sa, s,y usis. $2.58
"a so Wolfe Dresses-All white, neatly
trimmed also com bination colors: a real
true value; nice selection of @ 20
styles and sizes. Sale price paw
$500 Crepe Dresses-Lavender, blue
trim mings, assorted patterns and sizes;
this lot is considered very g d
stylish lot to pick from Y~s~
81 90 Wolfe and Lawn Dresses "A
black, full assortment q 40
81 so White Crepes and Voiles-Wilh
fancy trimmings, a very snappy dress
for one who appreciates g 70
something for less monev P&OO
$3.50 Crepes and Voiles-W White, fame,
trimmings, neat patterns, good sizes, all
new goods just received ca *
sale price $1,000 ----------
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-01-22
AGRICULTURAL EX-
TENTION SCHOOL
AT BELINCTON

The state has granted Barbour
county an Agricultural Extension
School to be held Feb. Ord to 9th.
It will be in charge of the Agrl-
cultural Extension Department
Of the West Virginia University.
Instruction will be given In prac-
teal and scientific agriculture
and the 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-
ton 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-
tv and conduct school for four
DAYS. The Extension School diff
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
be Soil Fertility, Farm Crops and
Animal Husbandry.
The course Of study offered at
this Extension School is open to
a / and no studying OF lessons or
recitations are required, the work
being purely lectures, demonstra-
.:oss and discussions 1t Is nec-
essay. however, to enroll with the
seeretary, Mr.. A. G. Hathaway,
estiingfon, w. Va.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-01-22
Evangeistic Services.

The evangelistic services at the
Presbyterian church are meeting
with great success. The Rev.
Sylvanus Haupert, Phi. D., pastor
evangelist is preaching interest
ing, instructive and fearless SER
mons. Since the church is too
small for the audience, the SER
vices. beginning Saturday evening
will be held in the Methodist
Church where more can gain adj
mission, the afternoon services
are also well attended. These
are in the nature of instruction.
The meetings will close sabbath
evening a week. All churches
are invited to participate in these
pecial services.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-01-22
MEADOWvlIlE.

A revival meeting is in progress
at White Oak.
Henry C. Harris, who was quite
ill, is still improving.
Archy Phillips has been hides
posed for a few days.
Arthur Hudkins and Okey
Moore were business visitors at
Philippi on Monday.
Mrs. Marcine Elliott and Mrs.
Norvil Johnson were visiting at
Kalamazoo on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Bennett.
of Kalamazoo, are guests of rela-
tives on Cover. Martin Stemple
i s attending the store in Mr..
Benefits absence.
Lewis Harris, who came here
with his family, several months
ago. from Idoho, returned to that
state last week. His family will
remain here until spring.
Reuben C. Boyles is clerking in
C. M. Elliott's store at Bslington,
in the absence of j. G. Wilmoth,
who is a juryman at Philippi.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Benefits
infant child. aged two months.
died very suddenly on Sunday
morning. It's death was a great
shock to the parents as it had not
been previously i'll. Interment
took place at Central Chapel on
Monday.
Mrs. j. B. Elliott left last We'd
nesday for Boothville. to see her
aged mother, Mrs, Joseph Reed,
who was quite ill. Word was re-
ceived few days ago that Mrs.
Reed died on Friday and was laid
to rest on Sunday. Mrs. Elliott
has not returned yet.
The good people of Eureka gave
Rev. Doutt quite a generous do
nation last Thursday night the
night the meeting there closed.
Mr.. Ham. Strawderman accom-
panied Rev. DON'T to the parson-
age. bringing the supplies in his
surrey. The people ofthat vicnl-
ity are to be commended for
their generosity.
RAMBLER.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-01-22
Agricultural Extension School ct
Talbot

An agricultural extension school
will be held at Talbot church
near Laurel in Barbour county
Feb. 8, A. 5. 6, 1914.
Twenty lectures and Judging
demonstrations in Animal Hus-
bandry soil fertily and farm crops
will be given by up-to-date ana
practical instructors
We hope all who can will arrange
to attend, membership fee soc
for the entire week. This work
is held under the direction OF the
extension department college OF
agriculture West Virginia Uni
versity. For farther particulars
address
A. G. Hathaway, Sec'y.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-01-22
The Mexican Situation

A very interesting lecture was
given Saturday evening in the
High School Auditorium by DR..
j. NJ. Callahan on the Mexican
situation and the American poll
cy in regard to it. DR.. Callahan
had his subject well in hand, and
recited history very fuently. He
emphasized the ancestry OF the
Mexicans and stated that the
early training and purposes of
their forefathers is now nesultlng
III disturbances and causing IN a
very high degree the unrest IN
Mexico. He limited that their re-
ligion had something to do with
their training.
A small audience heard the
professor, owing to the time be-
ing Saturday night, but those
who did hear him regarded the
occasion as great treat.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-01-22
THOMAS NEWS.

The Junior Basket Ball team
and the Freshman team played a
game Friday night the score be-
ing 81 to Is in favor Of tn e
Juniors.
The third number of the Ly-
ceum Course, 1.-The Hussar Quar-
tet, " was unable to fill there EN-
gagment, owing to the flood.
The Domestic Science kitchen
at the Thomas High School has
been completed and will be ready
for the beginners the first of the
month.
Mrs. S. B. Jefferies has return
ed home after months visit 10
Frostburg.
H. B. Roley has returned to
Weeksburg KY, after spending
the holidays with his family.
Patrick Fahey spent Sunday in
Elkins.
Robt, Smith, of Douglas was in
town Monday.
Miss Fora Close, of Flintston,
Nd, spent Friday in Davis.
VIM. Mclean was in town Sun
day.
P. j. Maloney has arrived in
town to take the position Of Gen.
eral Supt., of the Davis Coal &
Coke Co. This position was form
ally held by Lee OFT.
Mrs. H. r. Werner spent Sun
day in Parsons.
Forstburg vs. Thomas High
School basket ball game played
Friday night Jan. % $50 o'clock.
SENIORS IA.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-01-22
= y. THURSDAY. JANUARY P
/ USED TO KILL BIRDS.

George L. Carter, former State Game Warden of
Nebraska
used to kill birds in my boyhood
Buebrds and robins and wrens
hunted them up in the mountains,
hunted them down in the glens;
| never thought it sinful
did it only for fun
And had rare sport in the forest
With the poor little birds and my gun.
But one beautiful day in the springtime,
| spied brown bird in tree,
Merrily singing and chirping
AS happy as bird could be;
And raising my gun in twinkle,
fired, and my aim was too true;
For moment the little thing futtered,
Then off to the bushes it flew
followed it quickly and softly,
And there to my sorrow found,
Right close to its nest full of young ones,
The little bird dead on the ground
Poor brides, for food they calling;
But now they could never be fed,
For the kind mother who had loved them
Was lying there bleeding and dead.
picked up the bird in my anguish
And stroked the wee motherly thing
That could never more feed its dear young ones
Nor dart through the air swift wing.
And made firm vow at that moment,
When my heart with such sorrow stirred,
That never again in my lifetime
Would shoot poor innocent bird.
From Our Feathered Friends
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-01-22
GOOD ROADS
What tho States Are Doing.

Thirty-eight of our States have
either State aid funds for road
improvement or highway COM
missions, and many have both.
The leading State in road expend-
iture is New York, which paid
out $50, Ill. 116 in 1912. Since
the highway program began, in
1898 New York has given over
$40, 900. 900. Just now the State
is utilizing 500, 900, 600 bond
issue, of which $50, 600, 600 al
ready has been spent. New York
has a total mileage of $4,000. Of
which nearly $4,000 are improv-
ed. Pennsylvania spent in a year
SIS, 864.718, Of which 81, 900, 600
was State aid.
Financing road construction by
bond issues has become general
throughout the United States.
Road bond issues for 1918 were
nearly $70,OOO,O00, or twice as
much as in any previous year,
and indications are that a new
mark will be set in 1914.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-01-22

Miss Jessie Snodgrass who has
been having serious trouble with
her throat for the past few weeks
is much improved and is able to
be at her post of duty as one of
the teachers in the public school.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-01-22

w. S. Douglas, inventor of the
miners identification belt was in
town today. He has charge Of
the Belington branch of S. D.
Cruise & Co., Of Louisville, KY,
who manufacture this belt.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-01-22

It is easier to get rid of tooth
ache tn an to redeem insulted
friends. SO act wisely and see,
DR.. Gibson at once. (Adv.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-01-22
- - - -
SCHOOL REPORTS.

Report of the Golf School, Val
ley District, for the third month,
ending Jan. 16, 1914. Pupils en-
rolled this month, boys 7;girls g;
total is. per cent of attendance,
boys 81; girls 95; average SO; pu-
pills present every day this month
Tressie and Cleota Booth, and
Oscar and Glenlma Lamb.
The pupils are very much in
terested and are doing good work.
Madge Edna Polling. Teacher.
Report eff the Corley School for
the fourth month ending Jan, IL,
1914. N o. pupils enrolled 35.
Average daily attendance II, per
cent Of daily attendance 80, pu-
pills present every day: Margaret
Findly, Goldie Smith, Luvada Hill
Carl Everson, Paul Findley,
Bernard Hill. Charles Polling and
Albert Bo ton.
The pupils are interested and
are doing good work.
Our pie supper Melted 1885
for library purposes.
Kitturah Ridgway, Teacher.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-01-22

PERSONAL.

visitor here Wednesday.
0. M. Werner, of route l was
here Saturday on business.
L. l.. Bennett was business
visitor in Philippi Monday.
Levi Cross, of Stringtiwn was
a business visitor. town. Tuesday.
James Griffith, of route 8 was
a business visitor here Wednes-
day
J. E. Keyser left Monday on a
business trip to Pittsburgh and
Cleveland.
l.. A. Cross, of Sugar Creek
was here Wednesday on a bust
ness errand.
J. E. Gibson Dentist. Office
over Post office. (Adv.)
S. T. Keller and Charley Par
IRISH were business visitors in
Philippi Monday.
r. G. Knapp, merchant of route
3 was in townWednesday buying
some merchandise.
Miss Snodgrass Of Fairmont
was here Sunday the guest Of
Miss Jessie Snodgrass.
Sylvester Murphy, of Buck
harmon was here over Sunday
the guest of his mother
Preston Gardner, travelling
salesman of Baltimore was a bust
ness visitor here Wednesday.
VIM. Newton, Of Laurel Hill
was a payig caller at The Pro-
gressive Office Wednesday.
S. j.. Brooks has been sick
few days this week, but is now
able to be at the store.
Why suffer with tooth-ache.
see, DR.. Gibson. of Belington.
(Adv.)
Mrs. Lee Boggess, of Lumber
port, w. V a. is here for few
days the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
G. D. Griffin.
The second meeting Of The
Barbour County Teachers Associ-
alton will meet at Belington Feb.
z, 1914.
IRA l.. DADIsMAN, Pres.
A Coal and Coke brakeman got
his finger mashed while making
a coupling Thursday evening DR..
Hamilton dressed the wound.
e. Ware & Son are putting in
new front in their store on Bridge
Street. This is a great improve
ment to their building.
Mrs. Minervie Longstreth who
has been visiting her daughter
Mrs. Walter Behen, of Simpson
is now at her home where she
will continue to reside.
Mrs. N. M. Jarvis has left for
a visit of a few weeks with her
son, John, who is electrical engi-
neer at Simpson, Taylor county.
Mrs. Will. Talbot was taken
Wednesday noon to the Davis
Hospital at Elkins
where she was operated on.
Frank Hill died last Tuesday
with paralytic stroke. Mr.. Hill
was getting up in ynars, he was
the father of Mrs. Wren Halter.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. P. Rease, who
have been spending several weeks
m Philadelphia with their daugh-
,er, Mrs. Carly, returned home
asst Tuesday night
On Saturday evening Jan. 18th
It the home of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. L. w. Robinson, of
3elington, Rev. r. O. Phillips
oined in marriage Mr.. James A.
swick and Miss Lurilla S. Robin
ION. The happy couple will make
L -. L -. us<~L C+~oA<
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-01-22
cHARrgR mol. aalp.

q EpoRT oFTHE coNnITioN OF THE FIRST
~ NATION L BANKroF BELINGToN, AT
Belinston, in thelstate OF West Virginia, At the
close OF business. Jany. 18th, 1914
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-01-22
Bank Statements.
cHARTER NO. esls.

pEPoRT OF THE CONDITION OF THE cITI.
~ zENs NATIONAL BANK OF BELINGToN
Located at Belington, in State OF West Virginia
at the close OF business, Jany. IS. 1911.
RESOURCES:
The Hawaiian gazette., 1914-12-22
IIaaiIulu Wh1lasaIa pIadlca Matlf Quotations.

ISSUED BIZ THE TERRTToRIAI MARHETndo DTVTsd3
wholesale Only. December 49, a.,