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The Detroit times., 1914-12-12
Christian Endeavor Meetings

Topic-Gems From Ny Reading.
Prov. 2:1-12.
Bethany Observation-Disclosures. Hsr-
old Berry.
Boulevard gregational--Leader
Miss Helen Jacobs.
Brewster Congregational - Leader,
Eric Hyde.
Cadillac-ave. Presbyterian-Leader
James Frame.
Central Christian church-Leader.
Miss Marian Cope.
venant Presbyterian-Leader
Miss Juanita Lorgion.
Church OF the Redeemer--Leader
Mss N. Hood
First United Presbyterian--Leade
Forest Farrow.
Fortst. Congregational - Leader.
Miss Marion Hoffman.
Highland Park Presbyterian-Lead
er, Thomas Smart
st. Paul's Evangelical-Leader.
Miss Irene Elliott
Scovel Memorial Presbyterian
Leader, Miss Correne Boehm.
Trumbull-ave. Presbyterlan-Leade
F florence Duggan
SoclaIs.
A play entitled Smiles" will be
given by the Highland Park @. K.
Union in Highland Park Presbyterian
church December IA and 10.
A Christian Endeavor party will De
held in Scovel Memorial Presbyterian
church. THURSDAY, Dec. IL.
A business meeting will be held In
Central Christian church Dec. II. Sup
per will be served.
The Detroit times., 1914-12-12
r. ROBERT HOLLISTER

ASSOCIATED BIBLE STUDENTS.


of New York city, will preach
at Washington hall, 46 Grand
River-ave,, Sunday, at B p m.
Topic
GOODS CREATION"
Mr.. HOLSTER has recently
returned from a four years
tour of the world. IL months
of which were spent upon the
mission fields of India. China,
Korea and Japan. He is very
interesting and is a profound
Bible student. Don't fail to
hear him.
SEATS FREE
NO COLLECTION
The Detroit times., 1914-12-12

when convenient" viii be the
topic Of the address OF the Rev. II. 8.
Rice before the Y. N. c. A. mass
meeting tomorrow afternoon. An or
chestra concert win precede the ad-
dress.
The Detroit times., 1914-12-12

Alice n. Young will speak on THE
Dominion OF Joy" in First New
Thought church tomorrow morning.
In the evening Lovina Humphrey will
speak on Conscience In Common
Life"
The Detroit times., 1914-12-12

Mr.. Donald X. Blakeslee, president
OF the society, will lead the Church
or Tomorrow OF Jefferson-aye. Pres
byterian church In the discussion OF
Mans greatest need" tomorrow
evening.
The Detroit times., 1914-12-12

Across the continent to the Golden
Gate is the subject OF an illustrated
lecture TO be given by William Bruce
Leffingwell in Woodw ard-ave. Presby.
terrain church Tuesday night
The Detroit times., 1914-12-12

The Rev. IL H Hough. pastor OF
Tabernacle Methodist church, will
preach on bringing Men TO Christ"
Sunday morning. In the evening his
topic will be "A False Witness"
The Detroit times., 1914-12-12

The Dooley family" will conduct
the services in Grand River-ave.
Christian church tomorrow morning.
In the evening Mrs. Garsh viii con-
duct c. w. B. NJ. service.
The Detroit times., 1914-12-12

The Rev Willis A Moore, pastor
OF Church OF Our Father, will preach
on Ideals" Sunday morning. The
topic for the evening Y. p. c. U, meet
ing will be 1.-The teacher"
The Detroit times., 1914-12-12

The Women's Missionary society OF
Scovel Memorial Presbyterian church
sill meet in the church parlors Thurs
lay evening. Mrs. Van SICKLE will
read paper on Persia, and Mrs.
Scott, OF Windsor, president OF the
,Vomen's Societies OF Chatham Pres.
oytery. will conduct the devotional
meeting
why our prayers are sometimes
Unanswered will be the topic dis
used by the Rev. King ID. Beach,
astor, in Preston Methodist church
unday morning. In the evening the
'ev. Mr.. Beach win preach on Read.
" ysrnelean literature" another OF a
cries OF sermons on Treasured sins
OF today"
The Detroit times., 1914-12-12

The Rev. w. A. Quarrington, pastor
OF Fourteenth-ave. Baptist church. will
preach on Stewardship" Sunday
morning. In the evening, he will dis
cuss AN important question"
The Detroit times., 1914-12-12

The Rev. Eugene Rodman Shippen.
pastor OF First Unitarian church, viii
preach on "A church for all souls
rich and poor. wise and simple, be-
levers and unbelievers" tomorrow
morning.
The Detroit times., 1914-12-12

A series OF studies called Even.
ings with great men, Will begin In
First Presbyterian church. Mednes'
day evening. The first or the series
will be on Abraham, the man with
out country"
The Detroit times., 1914-12-12

The Rev, NJ, S. Rice, pastor OF
North Woodward Methodist church,
Will preach OH The unique life
sunday morning. In the evening the
Rev. Mr.. Rioe will speak on The
peril OF empty"
The Detroit times., 1914-12-12

The Rev. Homer B. Henderson, OF
the First United Presbyterian church.
viii give talk on THE Christmas
spirit based on Dickens Christmas
Carol" In the Y. w. G. A. vesper
service, Sunday afternoon, and Miss
Ethel Lowry will sing In the social
ca hour to follow, Miss Edna @.
.3owen will sing.
The Detroit times., 1914-12-12
NEWS OF THE CHURCHES

Religion as an experience wlil be
the sermon topic OF tie Rev. j. Per-
cival Hugst, pastor In First Congre-
gational church, tomorrow evening.
The Rev. Mr., Huget VII conduct the
morning service also.
The Detroit times., 1914-12-12

"Is Christ coming or going?" will
be the topic OF the morning sermon
OF the Rev Frank s Rowland, pastor
OF Cass-ave Methodist church In the
evening. the Rev Mr.. Rowland Will
speak on THE gambler"
The Detroit times., 1914-12-12

There VIII be special musical ser
vice In Temple Beth FL tomorrow
morning. The temple choir win rem
der several selections from HAndeps
oratorio. Judas Maccabeus-" Rabbi
Franklin win also deliver short ad-
dress on "a warriors message OF
peace"
The Detroit times., 1914-12-12

The Friends OF Israel will hold
their monthly meeting In the Institute
building OF Woodward-ave. Baptist
church. Monday evening. The address
will be delivered by the Rev. s. X,
Braun, who will take as his subject
Gods dealings with Israel"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-17
THE COUNTY AGENT.

The county agent Is part of a
great agricultural movement. This
movement has for it's ultimate pur-
pose the building up of country life
that shall be wholesome, attractive,
cultured, efficient and profitable. There
are many sections of our country to-
day that have one or more of these
conditions, but the sections where all
are found in happy unison are COM
Iparatively few. The desire of those
who are thinking on rural problems
is that rural communities everywhere
shall be wholesome, attractive and
cultured, and that each individual
shall receive a fair reward for the la
Dor done and the capital invested. The
county agent has one dominant part
in this program While he may take
other parts, his primary function is to
help make agriculture efficient nd
profitable. In proportion as agricul-
ture is made profitable will the com
munity become attractive, cultured,
and place wholesome and desirable
to live in.
Just what is meant by profitable
agriculture ? Simply this: There shall
be a reasonable return on the capital
invested in farming and reasonable
return for the farmers labor and
managerial ability A farmer, like
any other man in any other business,
is entitled to just what he earns and
no more; but what he earns should be
sufficient to give him and his family
some of the more essential convent
ences of modern life, time for study,
some recreation, and opportunity for
education for his children. With some
money in his pocket the farmer will
support the church, place conveniences
in his house, magazines and literature
on the sitting room table and send his
children to the best schools with very
little outside prompting.
We are very fortunate in having so
good man as Mr.. linn as our
county agent and he should have the
cooperation of all Of our farmers in
his work.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-17
ODD BITS OF NEWS.

Worcester, Mass.-The Rev. Fred
erick Nicholson, pastor of the First
Spiritual Church, recently appealed to
Chief of Police Hill for protection
against love-sick maidens and schem-
ing mothers" He said his life has
been made miserable by love letters
and telephone calls. g9
Milwaukee, Wis.-That Wisconsin
will not become a prohibition state,
in this or the next generation, wheth-
Ter woman suffrage prevails or not,
was the prediction made by Mrs. So
phie Gudden, of Oshkosh, at the press
session of the Wisconsin Woman Suf-
frage Association, held last week at
Milwaukee. uss
Clarinda, Ia.-Mrs. Martin Lucas
|offered to crank an automobile for
Mrs. Abbie Gilmore and in doing so
broke her arm. Mrs. Gilmore helped
Mrs. Lucas into the car and started
to crank the machine.-She, too, broke
her arm.
Merrill, VISA house was shipped
to the fair here recently by parcel
post. The house was of the take
down variety and was sent piece by
piece.
Atlanta, Ga.-Several people here
have been afraid to eat oysters recent
ly because when the oysters were mt
into hot water they turned brilliant
pink. Health officers say the oysters
are perfectly good to eat but they can
not explain the "blushing" of the BIZ
valves.
Somerset, Ky.-Miss Lena Hamm.
Kentucky's first policewoman, started
duty recently. Her uniform is of po-
lice blue trimmed with white braid.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-17
WEAVER ITEMS.


WEAVER, Dec. 15.-If the snow
continues falling we will have plenty
|of sleighing, as the roads were in
pretty good shape to start with.
Smallpox is about all the go here
and at Junior all schools and public
places of amusement are closed. 1t
goes pretty hard on our young folks
to stay at home at night.
w. j. Corley had a shooting match
for chickens here Saturday. There
was very large attendance. Lee
Corley and Dick Collar seemed to be
the crack shots, as they carried Of
some nice bantam chickens.
Ralph Ryan was calling on Mr.. E.
Rider Saturday evening.
Mr.. w. D. Miller and wife were Wis
iting his brother at Elkins, who is in
the Davis Memorial hospital. on Sun
day. af1
Mrs. Della Price spent Sunday with
her sister, Mrs. Martin. t
Mrs. Edith Bandeman, who has
been sick for a few days, is improv-
ing.
We are having plenty of winter at
this writing.
The health of this community is
exceedingly good at this writing.
Mr.. W. H. Green has returned from
few days visit in Baltimore
Mrs. Warren D. Miller was calling
on friends Tuesday afternoon.
Mr.. Robert Cade passed through
our town Monday, en- route to Elkins.
Warren D. Miller aid wife spent
Sunday in Elkins.
Mr. A. w. Newton was in our town
Tuesday, on business.
Mr.. w. A. Streets was in town Mon
day between trains.
Jack Corley went to Belington on
Tuesday.
Mr.. Clarence Green was calling
on Miss Wamie Corley, Sunday night.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Farris, of
Dartmore, spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Bert Farris.
Mr.. Harry Corley, of Tigheview,
passed through our town Tuesday, en-
route to Elkins.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-17
GERMANY'S SHORTAGE
OF SUPPLIES SERIOUS

COPENHAGEN, Dec. 16.-Agents
of the commissary department of the
German army, who are here purchas-
ing supplies, admit that Germany's
shortage in some respects is serious.
They state that Germany would be
glad to release all prisoners of war
because of the difficulty of providing
provisions for them
The agents find their task here
made difficult by the Danish prohibi-
ton against export of many articles.
They have succeeded, however, in
purchasing large quantities of meat,
which may still be exported to Ger
many. They would like to get mil
lion pairs of boots and shoes, but the
list of prohibitions includes all arti-
cles made of leather or hide.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-17
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.

We, the undersigned committee oil
Belington Lodge No. 73, I. o. o. F., of
Belington, W. Va, to whom was as
signed the duty of drafting resolutions
of respect in memory of Brother Sam
uel W. Keller, beg leave to submit the
following, xI
Whereas, on the seventh day of De-
cember, 1914, the Creator and Ruler
of the Universe has called from our
midst our beloved friend and brother
Odd Fellow, Samuel w. Keller;i there
fore, be it orig III 8
Resolved, That in the death of our
brother, Belington lodge has lost an
honorableSand esteemed brother Odd
Fellow; the home kind husband and
a loving father, that can never be re-
placed. IN, 81
Resolved, That in memory of our
departed brother that we, the members
of the order, show our respect and love
by draping the charter for thirty
days; that copy of these resolutions
be delivered to the bereaved family,
one to each Of the county papers for
publication, and copy spread on the
minutes.
{ Resolved, That we bow in humble
submission to our Father above, who
knoweJh best; may we so live that
when called to pass through the val
ley of the shadow of death we may
meet Thee, our Father, and receive
the welcome plaudit, "Well done, en-
ter into the joys of thy Lord eternal
~"
So let him sleep that dreamless sleep,
Our sorrows clustering around his
head
Be comforted, We loved ones who
weep,
He lived with God-he is not dead.
Submitted in F. L. and T.
GRANT GRAHAM,
L. w. ROBINSON,
HOWARD PRICE.
Committee
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-17
u. s. wARsHIPS TO
PANAMA CANAL ZONE

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-Presi-
dent Wilson, and his cabinet decided
today to send American warships to
the canal zone to guard against vio-
lations of neutrality there by bellig-
erent ships.
Just how many ships and whether
destroyers or cruisers or battleships
shall be dispatched will be determined
after full report has been received
from Colonel Goethals military gov
ernor of the canal zone, and Captain
Redmon, naval officer at the canal.
Both Secretary Garrison and Sec
rotary Daniels made it clear today
that the delay in acting on the re-
quest of Colonel Goethals for two de-
stroyers was due to lack of infor-
nation Mr.. Garrison explained that
THE colonel had sent two messages,
one asking for the destroyers without
specifying the purpose Of their use In
reply to a message of inquiry on the
latter point Colonel Goethals ex-
planned that the wireless regulations
were being violated in canal waters
and referred to the misuse of the
canal zone as base of supplies.
The war department again asked
for specific instances of what had oc-
Cured, but tonight no further in
formation had been received. On a
full explanation of conditions in the
canal zone depends exactly what ac-
ton will be taken and under what de-
partmental jurisdiction.
If the canal zone is being used as
a base of supplies, Colonel Goethals
will be instructed to use his land
froces to prevent such violations.
Should it develop that the wireless is
being used within territorial waters
the Navy Department will ask for an
explanation from it's naval officers, as
the question of wireless regulation
was placed by executive order of
President Wilson on August 5, in the
hands of the Navy Department for
enforcement, and Colonel Goethals, ac-
cording to War Department officials,
has no authority over the radio stu
alton whatsoever.
At the British embassy it was sug-
gested that the British golfers which
are alleged to have been using their
wireless within the territorial waters
of the canal zone, may not have re-
ceived word of the canal regulations
on this point, as these only reached
London yesterday. British officials
state that Great Britain has no OBJ
lection whatsoever to the enforcement
by the United States of the wireless
regulations which the latter has pro-
claimed, and has been in sympathy
with the censorship idea from the out
break of the war
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-17

but N the ntungs too Ii reflects bet
ter taste If you give small and beau
ttfully fitted case rather than one MI
ed with shoddy toilet collection and
q cleaning apparatus
A fitted travelling bag makes a superb
or gift II you wish to expend that
much money-$25 or more. II so. 1t IL
advisable to get ivory. imitation ivory
or ebony fittings. as they ara not quite
so heavy as those of silver The man
who travels will be pleased to death
with the neatly put up leather case
seen in the illustration that is filled
with scissors OF different sizes and q
penknife. And for the man who rides
horseback what more appropriate thar
the whisk broom hcider mounted IN .
stirrup ssttingf
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-17
WHAT TO GIVE HIM FOR
A CHRISTMAS GIFT
Useful Offerings That Every Men
Is Sure TO Appreciate.

A man In only q man after ali. and
he likes useful gifts. no matter who
be may be. Ii you are wealthy OF If
your income is quite moderate the fol
lowing gift suggestions may be adopt
ed. as they are things that may cost
only 4 little or may be quite expensive:
1t Is rather curious that woman's one
idea Of gift to man Is cravat-
for it is tho one thing that man de-
tests having selected FOR hirn. Bot y
man can nearly always wsger that a
woman win get him cravat or q color
that Ia not becoming to him or one
that IL too absurd to wear And yet
hundreds Of thousands Of women insist
upon giving era gats for Yuietide giftsl
If you are overpowered by this idea
please have a little mercy on mankind
and select black and white cravats,
COR they are smart and are becoming
to every man. Silk knitted ties are
again in vogue. especially those that
are three to four inches wide Ties Of
heavy faconne silks are also Endorsed
by London.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-17
To STAY in Camn.

MOUNDSVILLE, Dec. 1.-THE
state penitentiary convicts employed
in road building in Berkeley and Ka7
nawha counties will be returned to
the prison for their Christmas dinner.
M. q. White, state warden, announced
that they will stay in their camps but
that the same Christmas dinner fur
nished the convicts at the penitentiary
will be furnished them.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-17

lavender. green, gray or another color
To make the handkerchiefs more gifty
have his initials embroidered In 4
unique design
The handkerchiefs in the cut are ex-
ceedingly new and attractive. The ini-
tial is worked on square OF lace in
aliet design II one u not expeditions
With the needle tbs al over nllet net
IN hne mesh could, be purchased and
cut up into the required siss for the
squares.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-17
WORK IN THE THIRD.

At regular convocation of Beling-
ton Lodge No. 125, A. F. & A. NJ, held
last Monday night, very interesting
time was had, at which M. X. Smith
was raised to the sublime degree Of a
Master Mason. After the comforting
of the degree all the members re-
paired to Davis restaurant, where re-
freshments were partaken.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-17
Shoots Self.

CLARKSBURG, Dec. 11.-Thomas
Baccham, a-miner, employed at the
Scion mine near Shinnston, is a pa
tent in the Miners Hospital at Fair
mont, suffering from an ugly wound
in the right leg above the knee, which
he inflicted early Friday morning with
a homemade revolver, which he con-
structed out of shotgun.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-17
TWO CHRISTMAS COOKIES

Ia aH COED, old fashioned Ger
man households the hsusfrau
10 Very busy for days baking
her Christruas cakes. Does Il
seea TO yeu rather eariyi No,
indeed. Il 10 hioh tinss that the
Yutctids goodies were being
packed ia the huge earthenwsre
crooks to stand in the cool
store~oosa to '.r~eilo~." They
isspro~e with age, just like fruit
cake. Here are few delicious
cookies that are served at fss-
tive ooffees during the holiday
season:
CHOCOLATE KISSES.
One pound ground almonds,
one pound puivcrizsd sugar, ONE
half pound sweet chocolates
(sround), stiffiy beaten whites
OF eight eggs. juice Of one half
lemon.
stir the sugar into the beaten
whitce for tea minutes. Add
the lemon juice, chocolate and
aimouos. Orcp WITH q spoon on
buttersd ti~s and bake in . very
cool oven until crisp to the
touch.
1AZELNuT COOKIES.
one-haIf pound ground hazel
nuts, one-haif pound ground
almonds, one pound puIverized
sugar, whites of FIVE eggs.
Beat the whites stiff. Add
sugar and stir ten nainutee. Take
out one half cupful Of the mix
ture to be spread on the top Of
tho cookies just before baking.
Roll out the ruixturs one quar-
ter inch thick, cut into pretty
shapes and bake in a cool oven
until the pale fawr color ap-
pears.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-17

Paul, the 5-year-old son of Charlie
Griffith, is very low with typhoid
fever.
Mrs. Alcie Sherman is quite sick
at present writing.
Roy Coontz was carrying the mail
on route 2 Tuesday in Carrier Thack-
ers' place. Roy says he froze his
whiskers all off
w. H. Kittle, of Zebb's Creek, was
here on business Saturday
There will be farmers meeting
at the High School building Satur-
day, Dec. 18th, beginning at p m.
John Gibson, of Zebb's Creek, was
here Saturday on business.
Orien Coontz, who is teaching the
sCollett Flats school, near Hambleton,
passed through our city Saturday, en-
route to his home on Sweetwater.
DR.. Durham is in the city this week,
the guest of his father. #
Ralph Parlette is coming. Hear him
Christmas night in the First Baptist
Church. ts; sFi5
The "Coffee-pot'' story and shake
the-barrel' philosophy are original
with Ralph iParlette. Hear him at
Baptist Church Christmas night.
Ralph Paflette has q message for
all Christmas night. Hear him at
Baptist Church at o'clock.
/ Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Ice, Of String
town passed through eur city today,
enroute to Elkins. MGst
Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy, Fenton and
little son of Durbin stopped in the city
Wednesday and Thursday with Mr..
Fenton's sister, Mrs. DR.. Pierce, on
their way to Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Hillyard, of
Dartmoor, was in our city Wednesday,
doing their Christmas shopping. They
also reported that the smallpox scare
was about over in their city, as DR..
Davis was able to be up again.
! Miss Eva Newton, of Tighview, was
shopping in our city Wednesday, be-
{ tween trains.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Hershman, of
this city, was in Philippi, Wednesday,
between trains, Mrs Hershman hav-
ing gone for the purpose of having
some dental work done.
Miss M. E. Clothier, of this city,
was an Elkins visitor Wednesday be-
tween trains.
Mrs. Will Curry, of Buckhannon,
was in the city, the guest of her sister,
Mrs. E. A. Rinehart, over Sunday.
G. D. Raymond, of Grafton, spent
Monday in the city, the guest of w.
E. Hewitt, in the interest of his firm.
Bert Lane, of the West Side, pur-
chased piano of w. E. Hewitt, as
Christmas present for his daughter.
Lewis Harris, of Route 8, was a
business visitor in our city Wednes-
day.
G. M. Elliott, of Meadowville, is in
the city this week, looking after his
business interests and helping in his
store at this place.
Prof. w. A. Streets, principal of the
Weaver school, was in our city the
first of the week, spending his vaca-
ton, owing to the closing of the
school until after Christmas.
! A. Custer, of Burning Springs, waa
in the city the first of the week, the
guest of his sister, Mrs. Umbach, at
the Luzerne Hotel
Miss Smallwood, of Elkins, is in the
city this week, the guest of her sister,
Mrs. Arch Mikes.
The Sacrament Of the Lords Sup
per will be observed at the Methodist
Episcopal Church, Sunday, December
| 20, 10:45 a. m. Every Christian
should be present and observe this sa-
cred means of grace. If unable to
come, notify the pastor and he will
take pleasure in bringing the elements
and administering it to you in your
home.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-17
-'L,.,a.{6e,rr. c;ft..

II Ii nearly always mans fate -
receive an abundance of unnecessary
leather articles at Yuletide There are
men who never fail to get at least six
leather mounted desk calendars and a.
many stamps and elastic bandboxss,
OF course these are needfus. but the
man who possesses 4 desk generally
has all such articles
Wallets and cardcases are always
disable. and man 10 pleased If he gets
them in the latest styles every Christ
mas
leather travelling case makes a de-
ifghtfui gift If 1t is of the best quality
not all the Investment in the case.