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Gilpin observer., 1914-12-24
INDIVIDUALITY IN ONES PEI
Profess to See Ability Even in
IIlegible Writing.

A newspaper editor, a friend o
mine, wrote such blind hand that i
was byword throughout the offic'
and .error to "a typewriter. Ono
day Joker inflated perfectly hi.
writing n sigiat.re and took tho
scrawl, most If W, 'ch was absolutel!
meaningless, to tn editor himself
asking if he would kindly tell what he
intended to say. The editor was a
trifle annoyed at first and started out
with: Il don't see why you fellows
can't read my writing: it's plair
enough. Now, this-well, let me see, >
and he studied over the deceptive
scrap of paper for few moments,
finally tossing 1t away and saying:
"That is little blind, l must admit,
and / can't remember now just what
l did write"
People who profess to read charac-
ter by handwriting seem to find traits
of unusual ability in samples of the
most illegible writing. so if all wrote
plainly there might be less individual
ity in the world. l am tempted to
say what perhaps I ought not, as it
appears to be slur upon my own
sex-that, in my opinion, the peculiar
and illegibIe writing of men is decid.
edly more characteristic than the
meaningless weak and poor writing OF
a great many women. Whether a
Judge of handwriting would agree with
me l do not know.
Our penmanship is something pc
culiarly our own. Others may write
in much the same way, but never ex
actly the same. Since handwriting is
so individual a thing, and to some ex
tent an index to our characters. lei
us hope that those who are quick to
see what it denotes may always fine
some agreeable qualities. Dorothy
Wayne, in the Philadelphia Ledger.
Gilpin observer., 1914-12-24
BIG SACRIFICE SALE
Rapin Offers His Entire Stock at
Less Than Cost.

A. Rapin has decided to close out
his entire stock Of jewelry, clocks,
silverware. watches, hand-painted
goods. and in fact everything in his
establishment, at from 25 to so per
cent less than regular prices, and Of
fers this excellent opportunity to the
people of Gilpin county. so they may
get bargains unheard OF before. The
entire stock must be CLOSED out by
the first Of January next, when he
expects to move to his new location
in Oak Creek, Colo. From now until
chat date, cost prices OF goods will
not be considered, and greater bar
gains will be Offered in his line than
ever known in Gilpin county. Call
at the store. see the goods and get
the new list OF prices.
Gilpin observer., 1914-12-24
Candy VIII Cost More.

Representatives of leading confec.
TONERS announce that candy must ad
vance in price and that there is pos.
sibility of the manufacture OF sweets
being suspended This is due to the
discontinuance of the transportation
OF nuts, glace fruits and cane sugar
from foreign countries. Most of the
walnuts used come from France. the
almonds come from France. Italy and
Spain, the glace fruits come from
France. For the best candy a high.
grade sugar is necessary, and the price
on that is rising and will go higher
Northwestern Christian Advocate.
Gilpin observer., 1914-12-24

At a meeting of Central City chapt-
er No. r. A. NJ, held at Masonic
hall Monday Dec. IA, 1914. the fol-
lowing officers were elected and in
stalled: C. o. Richards. II. p. w. j..
Richards. King; L. J. Williams.
Scribe; E. w. Davis, Treasurer;
Ralph Chase, Secty.; p. r. Alsdorf.
c. OF H.; VIM. B. Beal. p. S.: r. ".
Lewis, r. A. c.; ]. NJ. Seright, NJ.
list. "; L. c. Nichols, NJ. End. ":
w. J. Lewis. NJ. 3rd. "; Morris Haz-
ard. Sentinel.
Gilpin observer., 1914-12-24
Beyond Him.

party OF New Workers we're hunt.
ing in the "piney woods" of Georgia
and had as an atte idant an old negro
whose fondness of big words is char
acteristic of the race. One of the
hunters. knowing the old Africans s
bent, remarked &c him: Uncle Nose,
the indentations in terra frma in this
locality render travelling N n vehicular
conveyance without springs Gecidely
objectiona' lie and painful anatomical
ly. Don't you think 5o?"
Uncle Nose scratched lis left ear
moment and replied. with slow
shake of his woolly head: "Mistah
Gnwge. the exuberance OBJ yoh words
am beyon' NAH iurvdiction."
Gilpin observer., 1914-12-24
VAS famous RECORD.
Deaths Head Hussars an Oll
Organization.
First Got Together by Frederick VIII
liam, Duke of Brunswick, to op-
pose the Great Napoleon, and
Gave Him Much Worry.

The curt refusal of Napoleon I, to
allow Frederick William, Duke OF
Brunswick, to bury the body of his
exiled father in his native land, in.
spired the organization of the Deaths
Head hussars, the most famous regi.
ment in the present German army
Frederick William vowed eternal
vengeance against the French con
queror; and untilsthe day of his death,
June 16. 1915, on the field of Quatre
Bras, ne was Napoleons most impla-
cable foe in all the German states.
Brunswick barred to him, the duke
repaired to Bohemia after his father
death He was without funds, but
through the efforts of his sister, then
Princess of Wales, English funds
found their way to him.
All Germany was then under Ma.
poleon's foot. His armies had swept
all opposition Prussia, Brunswick, Ba.
varia, Saxony, all the states were
mere vassals of France. Yet under
meath fire of hatred burned, which
the duke helped fan into the blaze that
Helena.
The duke announced himself as Ma
poleon's foe. Men flocked to his stand
ard. He organized and equipped 1900
cavalrymen, and. in memory of his
father, clothed them in black. A sill
yer skull and crossbones adorned their
hussar headdress, and the silver lace
SlqShinpC nf tho 10 bot y,1o r
to resemble the ribs of a skeleton.
"The Black Brunswickers," they
were called. With the gallant duke al
their head they began a guerrilla war
fare that was continual worry tc
the French armies. Won Stein, Scharn
horst and others gave them secret
encouragement.
Through Saxony, Hesse and Han
over the troopers gobbled up and pu,
to the sword French detachments. Re
cruits fiocked to them. At Berneck the
duke gave battle to the French gen
eral, Junot, and whipped him. AL
Germany thrilled at the romantic &C
counts of the daring of the BLACK
hussars,' A Saxon army was whipped
at Zittau, and another force at Hal
berstadt. A regiment had grown into
an army, the only one Napoleon s
troops could not corner and whip. The
Duchy of Brunswick was invaded and
the French garrisons alarmed. Leipzit
was surprised and captured.
Until the battle of Wagram the
duke and his hussars rode over Ger
many at will. That victory gave Ma.
poleon more time to devote to them
and the duke was forced to fee tc
England. But the BLACK hussars
with the deaths head on their caps
continued the warfare in scattered
bands. They were -7elded into a bri.
gade in 1914 and, as part of a
division in the allied army commanded
by the duke OF Brunswick, rode into
Paris.
They fought again during the Hun
sdred Days. The duke of Brunswick
aid not live to see Napoleon's com
Gilpin observer., 1914-12-24

Last Friday morning as John Web
ster, driver for Fairchild and Par
sons coal dealers in Black Hawk. was
delivering a load of coal to James
Mcclure, who lives on Spring street.
when just opposite the house one of
his leaders slipped and fell on the
ice that had accumulated upon the
street, breaking one of its hind legs
near the hip joint. Marshal Carter
was called upon to shoot the animal,
but the nervy marshal although ac-
customed to handling criminals. had
not the nerve to take animal life and
delegated Fred Bushover to do the
job. which he did very successfully
with revolver. killing the horse in
stantly with one shot.
Gilpin observer., 1914-12-24
From an Old Print.

plete humiliation. He died on the field
Of battle trying to rally some recruits
who started stampede at the first
French fire.
The fame of the hussars had
roaclAd such point that the organi.
zation was continued in the Prussian
army. Today its colonel is the crown
prince of Germany. and among its
officers are princes of dozen reign.
ing families.
Gilpin observer., 1914-12-24
IN RUSSELL GULCH

Mrs. VIM. Kirk went to Denver
Sunday.
Teddie Mooberry came up from
Denver Sunday to spend Christmas
with his mother.
Mrs. Thos. Ellis came up from Gold
en- Sunday to stay over Christmas
with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Miller came in
from the ranch to stay a couple of
weeks.
The school gave a Christmas pro-
gram at the l. o. o. F., hall last
Tuesday. which was well attended. A
social was held after for to raise
money to buy books for the choir.
Mr.. and Mrs. Steinsultz left this
morning for Denver to spend their
vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Mellow and family
leaves for Denver today to spend
Christmas in Denver.
A Christmas entertainment was
held at the Church last night.
Eunice Edwards went to Denver
this morning to spend Christmas
with friends.
Sunday school 27 inst at 10 a. m. (:
Epworth League at 6:15 p. M. Preach
ing by the pastor at p. m. Music
by the choir. All are invited.
Gilpin observer., 1914-12-24

At a regular meeting Of Central City
commandery No. q. X. T. held at
Masonic hall Thursday, Dec. II. 1914,
the following officers were elected
and installed: II. N. Lewis. T.. c.;
]. M. Seright, Generalisimo, p. r.
Alsdorf, c. c.; j. Stroehle, Prelate; /;
Il. w. Davis, Treasurer; Ralph Chase
Recorder; c. o. Richards. s. W.;
Geo. McFarlane. J. W.; Leonard
Nichols, Standard Bearer: w. c. Full
lerton, Sword Bearer; w. j. Lewis.
Warder; F. II. Owen, c. OF G..
Gilpin observer., 1914-12-24

Mr. and Mrs. w. ]. Winter OF
Denver. brother-in-law and sister OF
Miss Grace Brooks, proprietress OF
the Teller house. will eat their Christ
mas dinner at that famous hotel.
Gilpin observer., 1914-12-24
The Rational Assumptlon.

so your admirer is an aviator. I
suppose he makes very short calls
when he comes"
why do you think that?"
Doesn't he make flying visitsf"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-07-02
CHURCH DIRECTORY
Baptist MISUNDERSTANDING

Baptist Church Preaching LIST
and Bird Sabbath of each month,
morning at ii O'Clock and eye
ming at Z 80. Rev. S. d. Griffin,
pastor. Sunday School each
Sabbath morning at 9:45, J. NJ.
Terrell, supt. Prayer meeting
Wednesday evening Of each week.
NJ. E. Church-Praching each
Sabbath morning at 1915 and
evening at 1880, Rev. r. o. Phil
lips, pastor. Sunday School each
Sabbath morning at $3.50, S. T..
Keller, Supt. Epworth League
each Sabbath evening, $50, J. r..
Earnest, Pres. Prayer meeting
Wednesday evening Of each week.
M. e. Church, South Preach.
ing I'd and 4th Sabbath of each
month in the morning at IL
o clock, Rev. i. S. Anvil, pastor
Sunday School each Sabbath
morning at 9:45, w. B. Baker,
Supt. Epworth League each
Sabbath evening at 6:30, G. NJ.
Right, Jr., president. Prayer
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-07-02
Notice To Creditors

To the creditors of Jacob j. Bennett, de-
ceased, and all others concerned:
You are hereby notified that at the re-
quest Of A. F. Bennett, Executor Of the
estate Of the said Jacob J.. Bennett ds-
ceased, | have appointed the 9th day If
July, 1914, at my Office IN the City of
Phiiippi, Barbour County. West Virginia,
for receiving proof of the debts or de-
mands against the said decedent or his
estate, at which time AMI place you are
requested to attend
Given under my hand as Commissions
er Of Accounts Of the County Court OF Bar
bonr County, this 9th day Of May, 1914
H. ]. WILCOX,
Commissi oner Of Accounts
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-07-02
Hold On, Bows.

Hold on to virtue--it is
above price to you, in all times
and places.
Hold on to yoGr character
for it is, and ever will be, your
best wealth.
Hold on to your hand when
you are about to strike, steal
or do any improper act.
Hold on to the truth, for it
will serve you well and do
you good thru out eternity.
Hold on to your tongue,
when you are just ready to
swear, lie, orspeak harshly or
use an improper word
Hold on to your temper
when you are angry, or excit-
ed or imposed on, or others
are angry about you.
Hold on to your heart when
evil persons seek yor company
and invite you to join in their
games, mirth and revelry.
Hold on to your good name
at all times, for it is much
more valuable to you tlIan
gold. high place or fashion
able attire.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-07-02
Special Hosiery Offer
Guaranteed Wear-Ever Hosiery For !
Men And Women q
Ladies' Special offer

For Limited Time Only
Six pair of our finest 35c value ladies
guaranteed hose in black, tan or white
colors with written guarantee, for $500
and Zoe for postage, etc.
SPECIAL OFFER FOR MEN
For a linn ted time only, six pairs Of our
finest 35c value Guaranteed Hose any
color with written guarantee and pair Of
our well known Mems Paradise Carriers
for one dollar. and 10c for postage, etc,
You know these hose they stood the
test when all others tailed. They give
real foot comfort They have no seams
to rip. They never become loose and
baggy az the shape is knit in not pressed
in. they are Guaranteed for fneness,
for style, for superiority Of material and
workmanship, absolutely stainless and to
wear six months without holes. or a new
pair free
Don't delay send in your order be-
fore offer expires. Give correct eize,
WEAR-EvER HOSIERY COMPANY
Dayton, Ohio.
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n O Ice
To The Taxpayers Of Barbour County,
West Virginia.

Yoa viii please take notice that the
Board OF Review and Equalization for
SAID County viii convene at the Court
House thereof on the 3r.i day Of Jnly,
1914, aud vii continue in session from
day 10 day, not 10 exceed twenty five
days, for the purpose Of hearing the com
plant Of any taxpayer as TO the assess
ment placed npon his properly by the
assessor Ills lie duty Of the Beard TO
reduce the value Of property if it il assess
ed too high snd to increase it il it is assess
ed tco low and this may be done npoh
the motion OF any taxpayer interested Or
upon the Boards own motion.
Any assessment MOI contested before
the Board becomes final upon the Boards
adjournment.
Given under my hands this 9th day Of
June, 1914
S. F. HOFFMAN, Clerk County Court.
And ex-ofiico Clerk OF said Board.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-07-02

The terror that a mother
feels lest she may lose her
baby often clings to her thru
life, as it did to the aged wo-
man Of ninty-seven years, who
when they told her that her
son Of eighty was dying, said,
"Ah, woe is me! | said we
could never raise that child. s"
TO merely raise a child is not
much to boast Of; but to send
into the world honest, true
men and woman, blessings to
to the community in which
they live, is indeed an honor
To do this, something more
than food and clothing, Or
education and amusement are
required; they must take in
truth and honor and tender
ness for others at their moth
er's knee, and acquire habits
Of industry and economy as
they grow in years.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-07-02
! meeting Wednesday evening

meeting Wednesday evening Of
each week.
Presbyterian Church, Preach
ing list, I'd and Sd Sabbath morn
ing at II o'clock and evening at s
0 clock, Rev. D. II. McKensie,
pastor. Sabbath School each
Sabbath morning at 9:45, j. RI
Tibbets, Supt. Prayer meeting
Wednesday evening of each week
United Brethren Church
Preaching each Sabbath morning
at 1916 and evening at 7 80, Rev.
Oliver j. Stoneking, pastor. Sun
day School each Sabbath morning
at $50, NJ. D. Gamer, Supt. Y
T.. G. y. meeting each Sabbath
evening at $50. Prayer meeting
Thursday evening Of each week.
Protestant Episcopal Church
Preaching service in Presbyterian
Church 4th Sunday night, and
Friday night before the End Sun
day of each month, at 1880.
R. G. Montague
Lay Reader In Charge.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-07-02

A young woman should be
in heart what she seems to be
in life. Her words should
correspond with her heart.
The smile of her face shold be
the smile Of her heart. The
light Of her eye should be the
light Of her soul. She should
abhor deception, she should
loathe intrigue, she should
have a deep disgust Of dqplici-
ty. Her life should be the
outspoken language Of her
mind, the eloquent poem Of
her soul, speaking III rhythm
ic beauties the intrinsic merit
Of inward purity. Purity an
tecedes all spiritual attain
ments and progress. It is the
first and fundamental virtue
in a good character, it is the
letter A in the moral alphabet
it is the first step in the spirit
ual life, it is the Alpha OF the
eternal state Of soul which has
no Omega.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-07-02
The Junior Church Choir

Well, my dear, I've been TO Junior,
II is a little mining town;
But it gave me such welcome
AS in'e~ before had found
But there was one thing thrilled my hear
And lifted my soul up higher
Twas when beard the singing
OF The Junior large church choir
, lis composed Of fifty members
All with voices good and strong;
And it sounded most like heaven
When they raised them up in song
And those who sings their solos
And they in the quartets too
Had just the sweetest voices
ever listed to
Their leader is a good old man
Who one and all call "UncIe Ben
But when he gives the word to sing
Why, you should hear them then
They start their singing just right then
And loud the music rings:
And sweet the songs Of p'aise they bear
TO Christ their Risen King.
They do not stay at home AWAY
But visit places near:
And there they bear the message sweet
OF Christ their Lord SO dear,
And they sometimes receive a treat
Out in the country, my
Twas once composed Of cream and cake
And wholesome cherry pie.
But nothing beats their singing
As they travel LIES way, long
They daily give more blessings
With the singing OF their songs
And when ! 90 to heaven, dear,
And see my Savior fair
I'll meet that choir all singing
His praises over there
Dew DRor''
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-07-02
EVERY THING A MAN NEEDS
81 Complete Shaving Outfit 81
10 Articles 10

To adyeitise our Uuiversal Shaving
Outfit and Universai Products we will for
limited time only, send this well worth
So 90 Shaving Outfit for S1.00. We sell
our products to the consumer direct and
therefore you save al agents profits
which as sou know are very large
Hollow Ground Razor
] 5-fnch Lather Brush
Razor strop. Canvas Back,
Nickel Easel Back Mirror,
33-inch Barber Towel.
! Bar Shaving Soap
Box Talcun Powder.
!, Decoroted China Mug
Aluminium Barber Comb.
Bristle Hair Brush.
Each outfit packed in neat box SI00.
Coin or Money Order, postage 10c extra,
UNIVERSAL PRODUCTS co.
Dayton, Ohio.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-07-02
Travel By Regular Modern Trains
Parlor, Dining and Sleeping Cars.
ROUND TRIP FROM BELlNGTON $l2.35
See Local Agent For Particulars, Ask
For illustrated Niagara Folder.
-,r- London Tango Necklace
| KLL"EveEyn Thaw' Bracelet


These two beautiful pieces Of popular
jewelry are the craze among society WOO
men ia New York and the largest cities.
They are neat and elegant gold finished
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Our Free Offer. We are advertising
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Of the spearmint Gum and include The
elegant
'sTango" necklace and Evelyn Thaw' brace.
let absolutely free.
This offer ID for q short time only. Not
more than 2 orders to one party, Deal
ers not allowed ID accept this.
UNITED SALES COMPANY
Dayton. Ohio P. O. Box lOl
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Valuable Property For Sale

One 6 room house IN good con-
dition, metal roof, two good lots
with stable and chick house, all
for $1100.0 90, good brick walk lead
ing to and from the property,
Part Cash balance on easy terms.
For a bargain it will pay you to see
w. B. GALL,
Belington. W. Va.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-07-02
E. 4. HUNT.
FoR County COMMISSIONER

hereby announce myself as a candI-
date for the office of Commissioner OF the
County Court of Barbour county, subject
to the primary or convention as may be
hereafter determined by the Republican
party. Your support is solicited
VIM. SCRIMGE0UR.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-07-02
For CouNTY supERINrENDENr.

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 az may be determined by
the party; earnestly solicit your influ-
ence and support
]. NJ McVICKER
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-07-02

Notice the Advertisements in
this Issue will give you informa-
ton where to make your pur-
chase. Success comes by Adver-
Using.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-07-02
Foe County CIERK
]. NJ. McVICKER.

hereby announce myself a candidate
for the office of County Clerk of Barbour
county, subject to the wishes Of the Re-
publican party expressed in convention
or primary election Your support and
Influence earnestly solicited
CLYDE POLLING.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-07-02
FoR COUNTY CLERK.

hereby announce myself candidate
for the Office OF Clerk OF the County
Court Of Barbour county, subject to the
will OF the primary election or conven-
ton, whichever may HEREAFTER be chosen
by the Republican County Committee.
Your support and influence is most earn
estly solicited
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-07-02
BOZ COUNT CohLMIssrokER

hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for the Office Of Commissioner Of the
County Court OF Barbour County, subject
20 the primary or conventions as NAV be
hereafter determined by the Republican
party. Your support is solicited.
l.. p. BENIN EFT.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-07-02

The County Sunday School Con-
yention will be held in BeIington
August 10Th and 27, 1914.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-07-02

Items and news items are cordially in
yited. The correspondents name and
address must ia all cases be given az an
evidence Of good faith, but will not be
published ii specially requested.
We will not be responsible for the
views of correspondents
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-07-02
THURSDAY, JULY 2, 1914
ANNOUNCEMENTS
For County CLERK

/ hereby announce myself as csndi-
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 by the committee.
Your support is solicited
J. 2. YANNOY.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-07-02
S. E. HOFFMAN.
FoR CouNTY SUPERINTENDENT

wish to announce that afu candi-
date for the office of County Snperlntend-
ent Of Schools of Barbour County, suhject
to the will of the Republican primary or
convention as may be hereafter deter
mined by the Republican party ANY
thing you can do for me will be, more
than appreciated.
T. a HINT