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The Detroit times., 1914-05-12
DRIVE OFF BANDIT
ON SCHEDULED PLAN
Druggist and Clerk, Carefully
Rehearsed, Make Good in
Real Scene

Matthew j. Ryan druggist, al No.
373 Moran-st, and mis- l5-year-old
clerk, Edward Fennel. OF No 97l Han
cock-aye. east. had rehearsed so dill
gently In preparation for a visit from
bandit, that when Ryan called 10
Eddie, who was standing behind the
prescription case. Monday night,
Boy, get that gun and shoot, Ed
ward acted almost automatically. ana
nearly ruined the drug store with
five bullets.
One chunk OF lead went through
the front window, one through the
glass in front OF the postoffice sub-sta.
dion, another buried itself In a roll
OF wrapping paper, and two more
wrought havoc among the bottles on
the shelves.
But Ryan was perfectly satisfied.
He and Edward had rehearsed that
very scene for weeks. and Ryan knew
that they had reached 100 per cent
efficiency. There seems TO be some
doubt as 10 whether a hold-up man
was routed. or whether the shooting
was in the nature of preparatory
drill. At any rate, the exhibition
should prove a warning 10 bandits.
Detectives Rick and Dreher were
sent TO investigate. They reported
back that they went 10 investigate
reported holdup at No 373 Moran-st.r
The naval heroes of history have
nothing on Rick and Dreher for brey.
ity OF report on battles.
Druggist Ryan told the officers that
a young man drew revolver and al.
tempted TO hold him up. lie yelled
to Eddie, who was concealed behind
the prescription case. Practice OF
The Detroit times., 1914-05-12

the scene. since bandit held up an
other drug store in the neighborhood,
mad made Edward letter perfect in
his part
Hardly had the druggists yell had
time 20 echo among the bottles. when
Edward still behind the case, thrust
mis- revolver around the corner. and
bl@zed away
Druggist Ryan says that the bandit
fed in disorder.
Gunner Eddie concealed behind the
Dreastworks, frankly admits that he
didn't see The robber at all.
We played our parts fine" said
Ryan 20 Eddie, and that satisfied
Eddie
The Detroit times., 1914-05-12
SL00 Couch Covers at SOC Each

ntal striped Couch Covers, fringed all around Good
S1O0; for Red Letter Day. at SOC each. Sixth Floor
The Detroit times., 1914-05-12
WAYNE HOTEL RESUMES
AMERICAN PLAN

The Wayne hotel today readopts the
American plan in connection with the
European upon which plan IL has been
exclusively conducted during the past
five years.
The American plan is again install
ed at this time for the reason that II
will not only add a desirable feature
20 the hotel service. but VIII be In es-
pecial demand when the new mineral
bath house addition to the Wayne is
completed October J.
Reasonable rates will obtain as in
the past.-Adv.
The Detroit times., 1914-05-12
pITTSBURGH HONORS
BODY OF SEAMAN

PITTSBURGH, Pa. May 12.-Thou-
sands OF people made pilgrimage to-
day to Soldiers and Sailors Memorial
hall and passed slowly by the flag
draped caskel or Francis Patrick De
Lowry, the Pittsburgh seaman, who
fell in the landing at Vera Cruz. The
body o. De Lowry reached here early
today In charge Of two chief petty
officers OF the navy and Richard De
Lowry. father of the dead sailor.
At a banquet of college students re-
Gently in Iowa City. Ia, cheers for the
alma mater were given in % Ian.
guages.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-10-01
MERRY PARTY
VISITS THE HOME
Odd Fellows and Rebecah's Take Sunday
Dinner At The Home

Sunday was gala one for the children
at the Odd Fellows Home, near Eikins,
as at that tine number Of Odd Fellows
and their wives and friends from Beling-
ton, accompanied by number of dele
gates who were here attending a district
meeting of the Daughters OF Rebecah
went to Elkins and took dinner at the
Home
The little ones in the institution were
presented with all kinds Of fruits and
seemed to enjoy the presence Of the visit
ors to the fullest extent.
Among those who went from here were
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Sharps, Newburg;
Mrs Matte Field aud Mrs. James Mo-
dock, Kings God; Mrs. Sina Ankron,
Terra Alta; Mrs. Molie Pugh and Mrs
BERTHE Grubb, Rowlesburg; Mrs Rose
Dawson, Grafton; Mrs. Jennie Barker,
Reedsville; Mrs. Elizabeth Liston, Mason
town; Mr.. and Mrs B. b. Rohrbough,
Mr. and Mrs. 3 h George, Mr.. and Mrs.
J f. McCollum, Mr., aud Mrs. v. B..
Robinson, Miss Alma Mayo, Miss Nora
Rohrbough, Mrs. Maude Mayo, Mrs
Freda Mcyicker, W. s Shurtleff, l.. w.
Robinson, Thamer Griffith, Cicero Phil
lips and Grant Graham, of Belington.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-10-01
NEWS FROM OVER
BARBOUR COUNTY
hem Thai VIII Be Of Interest to Many
Readers Of The Progressive.
Meadswsills

Ralph Smith and Earl Hughes, who
have been visiting at T. B. Elliott's re-
turned to their homes near Bootbsville
en- Tuesday.
Rev. Wolford preached at Bethel on
Sunday afternoon and at the home Of
DoIph Hudkins, on Sunday evening, at
six o'clock Services at the latter place
were held principally for the benefit OF
Mr.. Hudkins mother in-law, Mrs. A. T.
Grim, who has been an invalid for years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Harris and grand
daughter, Mics Nsva Harris. returned on
Monday from weeks visIt at Elkins.
Miss Lulu Moore, was the guest OF her
uncle, Ward Stalnaker, Of near Philippi,
last week.
Dennis Polling, who has the principal.
ship at Shawkey, begun his school this
week.
Rev. Golf family arrived last week.
They were given nice donation on Mon
light BY the people of Central and
Log church Rev. Golf made very APP
propriate address to the audience, (which
was by no means small) and there was
also some good singing The people are
very favorabiy impressed with the new
pastor and his family.
MRS Merle Gamer and child have been
the guest Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Polling, for the past week or more.
G. D. Moore, OF the business school at
Parkersburg, was recently employed by
G. NJ Elliott & Co. as stenographer. Mr..
Moore's home is in Nicholas county.
A Children's Day service will be held
at White Oak next Sunday. The one at
Central will be held at night, Sundayaa
week.
Rev. Golf was quite i'll few days ago.
DR.. Roster, of Nestoryille, was called to
see him on SATURDAY. night. He was I'M
able to fill his appointment at Central on
Sunday. but will preach there the third
Sunday ght in Oct.
Rev. Doutt, accompanied by his family,
left here last Friday. Their many friends
were certainly sorry to see them leave.
They expected to visit tor few days at
Huntington before going to Cedar Grove.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-10-01
THE REBECCAH'S
HOLD MEETING
Members Of The Sixth District Were In
Session Here Last Saturday Night.

The Sixth District OF the Daughters Of
Rebeccah were in session in Belington
last Saturday evening at which time there
was good attendance and quite an a.
mount of business was transacted
The officers present were Mrs. Martha
0. Robinson, Of Kingwood, President;
Mrs. Mollie Pugh, OF RowIesburg, treasur-
er ard Miss Alma Mayo, OF Belington,
Secretary. There were a number Of dele
gates present from distance and at night
a social session was held at which time
there were so present, who enjoyed
several hours in various kinds Of amuse-
ments after which delicious refreshments
were served by the members OF Belington.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-10-01
STUDENTS CLEAN
SCHOOL GROUNDS
Young Men Of High School Donate Time
And Labor in Cleaning Premises


The cleaning up of the grounds around
the high school building, which was
agitated in this paper has become re-
Atty and the young men students who
depIored the conditions prevailing, have
direction OF Prof Long, are devotipg a
short time each evening in cleaning
the debris from around the building and
otherwise beautifyiDg the premises
We are informed that the young men
will keep at the work until it lie complet-
ed and the grounds placed in good condi-
tion. They are to be commended by the
citizens OF the city for the interest taken
in their school property.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-10-01
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS
ELECT NEW OFFICERS

Fairmont, Sept 25.--John ArbeEz,
Of Wheeling, was elected Grand Chan
cellor of the Gra,il Lodge knights OF
Pythias of West Virginia in the clos
ing session Of the 45th annual meet
ing tonight. Charles Town, Jefferson
county, was chosen as the meeting
place in 1915. Cher officers elected
were:
Grand Vice Chancellor, o. w. West,
Auburn.
Grand Prolate. w. G. Brown. OF
Kingwood.
Grand Master Ut Arms, Thomas Fl /.
Ollie, Morgantown
Grand Inner GIard, Jas. w. Rob-
inson, Clarksburg.
Grand Outer Guard, e. w. Bush,
Huntington.
Grand Trustees p. F. Reeves, OF
Princeton; r. p. Robey, McMechen;
T. M. Miller, Falrmont.
The Grand Temple Pythian Sisters
elected Elizabeth Hart, of McMechen,
Grand Chief; Dora Trimmer, Hunt
ington, Grand Mistress Of Records;
Ella Seiabaugh, Charleston, Grand
Mistress of finances.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-10-01
RETURNS HOME
AFTER Is YEARS
DR.. Dave Talbot, Now Of Missouri, Re-
turns to Native County.

DR.. Dave Talbot former resident OF
Belington, who left this county about "a
years ago, has returned for few weeks
visit with relatives and "old friends' In
Barbour, Upshur and Randolph counties.
DR. Talbot lived and practiced In this
city when che was little village, The
old Talbot Homestead" on Pike street
still stands, an the little Office at the
side with it's wooden shutters brings one
back to the scenes Of thirty or foity years
ago
DIR. Talbot is renewing old acquain-
tances, and his manv friends ere glad that
he ia enjoying good health. His home
is in Appleton, Mo-. where he has ie-
sided since his absence from here.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-10-01

very pretty home wedding was sole
mized Sunday at high noon az the resi-
dence Of Mr.. and Mrs b X Schoonover
on Bills Creek when their accomplished
daughter, Miss May was made the bride
Of Mr. Delbert McQnain OF Elkins
After congratulations and good wishes
from their many iriendsthey proceeded 10
the dining room where bounteous din
ner awaited them.
The bride was admirably dressed in
charming dress Of white trimmed in
shadow lace. The groom was handsome
ly dressed in suit OF dark grey
The bride Is one OF Glade Districts
most highly respected young ladies and
will be greatly missed in her community.
The groom is one OF Randolph county's
best young men.
They left Monday morning for his
home where they will spend few days
after which they will be at home TO
their many friends 10 Elkins.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-10-01
Sweet Water Route 4

JOLT Coontz was business visitor in
Belington last week.
q. L. Coontz has had his crops threshed
aud had So bushels of Buckwheat and 80
bushels of oats
Rev. Golf, the new preacher of the
Meadowviile circuit, preached his first
sermon at Lambert's Chapel on Sugar
Greek last week.
Lnm Right, of Belington, has been a
business visitor on Sugar Greek at his
farm several times last week.
4. w. Keller and brother were business
visitors in town last week.
Dock and Grover Coontz were in Bel
ington on business matters the latter part
Of the week.
hurry Ramsey has been in Philippi az
tending circuit court.
Ray Coonts was recent business visi-
tor to Belington.
Lloyd Booth was in Grafton on bust
ness last week.
]. H. Bennett has completed bis new
sil0on bis farm.
Continued on page Two.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-10-01
UP FOR HEARING
NEXT SATURDAY
Teter Insurance Cases Will Be Heard In
Circuit Court at PhiIippi

The reter insurance cases which haye
SO long been in litigation, come mp again
next Saturday in the circuit court
Atty. @ O. Strictly, OF Elkins, has been
selected rs Special Judge to try the case
and he Is now at Philippi
The people of this part Of the state
know that settlement has been pending
for over four years, and that the delay
has been caused by the insurance COM
panles refusing to carry out their con.
tracts
What has happened in Mr., letters case
has happened before and II the people
submit and permit the transactions to be
repeated, delays and refusals will happen
again the same with other policy holders
as with Mr.. Teter today, for what is to
the interest Of Mr.. Teter Ia to the interest
Of all the people concerned,
Wouldn II be hard blow on anyone
il all Of the following insurance com
panies who are fighting Mr.. Teter would
refuee to pay policy holder bis iEsur-
ance on his home, the only piece OF
property he possessed in the world2
Providence Washington Ins. Co.
Franklin Fire Ina CO., Of Pa.
Norfolk Fire Inc Co
American Insurance TO-, Newark, Nj.
New Brunswick Fire Insurance Go.
Insurance Go. OF State OF Pa.
Dubuque Fire X Marine Insurance CO.
Home Fire Insurance Co. Wheeling
The citizens of Beington and The pub
lie at large demand that prompt action
be given in these cases and that the once
beautiful building on Grim Avenue and
Bridge street be rebuilt or removed for
in it's present condion it is AN eye sore"
and nuisance.
The insurance companies have had
detective here for the past Two months
but whether or not he has secured any
new evidence that will delay the settle
ment Of the suits remains to be seen.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-10-01

w. H. Burkett, Foreman, was visiting
bis family in Cumberland over Sunday
Fl, H. Hankey, Store Keeper and wife
were in Ekins Sunday visiting Mr.. Han
keys brother Charles.
Delbert Price, Assistant Foreman is
some what indisposed at present but still
able to be among t. e boys in bis good
natural way.
Chas Fistzwater, Steel car worker was
attending to bis farm work on Saturday.
Ben Price( Everybody knows BENZ one
Of the Carpenter force was absent last
Friday and it was stated he scorchej the
apple butter. We can't think it.
w. Scott Day better known among the
boys as Fire Chief was business visitor
in PhilIppi Tuesday.
Walter Booth, of the Carpenter force
was business visitor in Philippi Satul-
day.
G. H Dent, Machinist, on his return
from vacation says the high cost of liv-
ing (while away will cause him to wear
out all the old clothes he can sum up
The Judge is quite German ''you know"
Mr.. 6. E. Mosser, son.in-law of Mr.
Riagleman was transferred from Thomas
to Belineton Shops.
Every thing is moving nicely at pres
ent and in fact always does, the boye
being congenial bunch.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-10-01
CARLISLE INDIANS WON
The FOOT BALL GAME

Quite number of football fans
from this section took in the Wesley
an-Carlisle game played off at Clarks-
burg Saturday when great exhibit
tion game OF the fall sport was
staged, the Indians winning by a small
score of 6 to 0. The winning score
was made In thu fourth quarter when
the pigsloin was carried over the line
by Calac, goal not being kiicked.
The contest was witnessed by be-
tween 1900 and 5000 people and
proved to be one OF the biggest
drawing cards of the sport in this
state. Oailac, the Indian full-back,
was the star of his eleven. Heavier,
the Wesleyan right end, and Jacobs,
the full back of this same team, were
two of the stars for the West vir-
ginians.
Wesleyan broke through the Car
isles line time after time for sub
stantial gains. 1t was an exhibition
much appreciated by the large con-
course of sports.
The lineup is as follows.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-10-01
THE PROGRESSIVE
BUYS MACHINE
Order Placed Lust Thursday For Morgan
thaler Typesetting Machine

That the management OF this paper in
tends to keep abreast of the times and
give the people of this section good
newspaper was further evidenced last
Thursday when an order was placed foi
Model *" Linotype machine, upon
which will set the type for the Pro-
gressive. as well as composition for the
trade
The machine is one CT the late improv-
ed and will set more type in one day
than seven average hand compositors,
therefore we will be able to publish later
and more news than ever before
The Merganthaler CO.. OF New York,
has promised to deliver this machine to
us inside OF two weeks and when it is in
stalled in our office we want al our
.frierds to call and see rs print in the
modern way
The Progressive is here to stay and we
shall from time to time add other i'm,
provements. This venture on our part
is a permanent one, notwithstanding the
talk OF Knockers to the contrary.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-10-01

There will be pie supper at the Jeru-
salem church Saturday night, October 8
Every BODY lie invited to come and bring
or buy pie.
Filling Silos is the order OF the day in
this community.
Mrs Margaret Polling, of near Calhoun,
spent few days last week visiting her
nephew J. L. Thompson.
The Union Choir will sing at Jerusalem
Sunday next in the afternoon
Mrs. Frank Workman has been real
sick for few DAYS.
Mr. Rayburn Elliott came out to Tru.
man Boyles. last Sunday evening, on
special business.
Misses Cleo Donigia, Carrie Cunning
ton, Delta Bennett. Cornelia Thompson,
Blanche Golden and Mr. Gordon Knapp.
we're all Auto riding on the pike last Sum-
day evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Bennett and fami-
ly, were visiting at Jacob Lantz's last
Sunday.
Rev. CASTOR, will preach his farewell
sermon next Sunday morning.
Most every one from here are planning
to attend the Street Fair, at Philippi
paxt week
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-10-01
WHY NOT ENFORCE THE LAW?

"sec 37.--No person shall expectorate
or spit upon the floor, walIs, ceiings,
benches or furniture of any church, school
building, public store, restaurant, hotel,
postoflice, or other public building with
in said city, or upon any side walk in
said city,"
The above is quoted from the city or
dinaDces which is very plain and il is the
duty OF the officers to arrest all yiolatore.
Ii some one was made an example Of in
all probability there would be Less viola
tions in Belington,
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-10-01
Automobiling Through Virginia

An automobile party composed Of
Atty. J. Hop Woods and family, Atty.
Sam. v. Woods ard family, Of Phil
ippi, and Mr.. and Mrs. Lee J Sand
ridge, of Mcriden, left Monday for an
auto trip through Virginia. Before
returning home they will tour Mary
land and Pennsylvania, and will go
to Gettysburg, where they will visit
the battlefield. G. r.. Cain, OF this
city, accompanied the party as me-
chanic and will take care of the cars
on the trip. He will drive the Over
land car OF Mr.. Woods.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-10-01
CHANGED FILM SERVICE

In order to give the patrons OF the
Grand Theatre the best pictures obtain
able, Manager Casey has changed the
film service and on last Monday night he
commenced using the General Film Co. s
service which we believe is an improve
ment over the service that has been in
use heretofore. The Adventures of
KathIyn and the Million Dollar Mystery
films are getting more interesting with
each episode and are drawing large
crowds at each performance.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-10-01
VIM Move Barn

Max Shurtleff, who owns the livery
BIZ IN in the rear Of the Luzerne Hotel,
has Decided to move it to the site
upon which his barn was recently
burned In the rear Of his residence
George Bailey, contractor, of Buck
harmon, was here the latter part of
last week and took the contract to
move the building 1t will be diff
cult task and will take about a
months time.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-10-01
MORE TRACKACE
AT DARTMOOR
Construction Company Of Altoona, Penn,
Have Contract For The Work

That the coal business at Dartmoor is
going to take new lease on life is as
sured by the fact that the coal COM
pany atthat place has decided TO have
put in three quarters of mile more side
track in order to increase their facilities
for handling more cars
The firm OF A. L Anderson & Co., of
Altoona, Pa, now have at Darimoor a
force Of about sixty men, who commend
ed this week in getting the ground in
shape for track laying.
Mr.. E. P. Stewart, of Pittsburg, young
man of considerable experience, is Ia
charge and he informs us that work will
be pushed rapidly to completion.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-10-01
FARMERS MEETINGS.

The farmers Of tie county and those
interested in farm work should not for
get the meetings that are to be held this
month. Today meeting is being held
at Meadowville, Friday at Talbot Church
and Saturday at Philippi. There will be
speakers present and good tins liz an
ticipated. Lunch will be served on the
ground and all are expected to enjoy
themselves to the fullest extent
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-10-01
It Is Some Apples

The newspaper men Of the state
can write all they please about APP
Piles, but we have one apple in our
Office that is some apples" Last
Friday, our friends j. l.. Sandridge,
from over in Upshur county, sent to
this office twin apples which are join
ed together ON one stem and look as
delicious as we have ever seen. 1t
or they have two cores and are quite
a freak of nature.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-10-01
Stole His Own Son

All has not been quiet and serene
in the family of Ed Huntington, for
merly Of this place, but now living at
Elkins, and on Saturday morning he
left for parts unknown in an automo-
bile, taking with him his nine-year-
old son. Mrs. Huntington came to
Belington Saturday in search of HIM,
but his whereabouts could not be as
certained
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-10-01
LECTURED TUESDAY NIGHT.

Dr. Harriet B Jones, o. Wheeling, a
we'll known lecturer OF the state, delivered
an interesting lecsnre at the U. b Church
Tuesday night on the subject Of "Tuber-
culosis." DIR. Jones is well informed on
the subject and lecturewa much enjoyed.
The subject was handled in an excellent
manner and it is to be hoped that we all
may profit by the many points made
plain at the lecture.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-10-01
DR.. Casio LOCATES HERE.

DR.. D. B. Casio, of Buckhannon, a
graduate Of the Baltimore Dental College,
has decided to locate in our city for the
practice OF his profession and has rented
a suite of rooms over Grant Graham's
drug store, where he will in the course
of a few days be prepared to receive
patients.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-10-01
REPAINTINC HOTEL.

Tbs Hulderman Hotel, conducted by
our friend W. II. Huldermau, is being
repainted and when completed will be
greatly improved in appearance His
hotel is popular place and enjoys good
patronage, the hotel being full all the
time. AIva Teter is doing the painting.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-10-01

Bryan Gamer, one of the venerable
citizens, Of near Montrose, was in Beling-
ton Tuesday and made our office plea
SAINT call He extended an invitation to
us to attend the MeadowviIIe fair, which
invitation we expect 10 take advantage
of,
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-10-01

Capt. W. H. Cobb, of Elkins, pass
ed through Be.ington Saturday for
Clarksburg, where he goes on BUSH
ness matters, and while there will wit
ness the football game. He returned
home Saturday night.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-10-01
Belington Births.

Born, to Mr.and Mrs. Fred E. Thomp-
son, Friday morning Of last week, an 81
pound baby boy. Stock in the Prohibi-
ton Congressional Campaign has taken
jump and Fred says that there is more
chance than ever Of election.
Born, Sunday evening, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Ira Kellar, a baby boy.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-10-01
VOTER DON'T FAIL TO REGISTER

Under the laws Of the State one can vote unless reg
sered The registrars viii sit the various voting precincts
of the County MONDAY and TUESDAY of next week Go
your voting precinct and that you registered
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-10-01

w. N. Hinkle. Of Elkins, was a
business visitor in our city Saturday