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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-17
BELINGToN, ROUTE 4.

BELINGTON, ROUTE A, Dec. 49,
Mr. Gale Hillyard, of Belington, was
calling on his parents near Laurel
Hill, Sunday.
Miss Holly Ryan, who has been
staying with her brother at Bemis,
for the past two weeks, returned home
last Wednesday.
Mr. William Ryan was in town on
Saturday on business.
Mr. Austin McCloud is working day
and night, planning lumber and getting
ready to build cage for his bird"
He says everyone can't afford a
Christmas gift like this.
Martin McClaud, Galford Ryan, c.
r. Jones and Newton Dean took adj
vantage of the snow Monday after
noon and went to town in an automo-
bile.
Mr.. R. M. Ryan was out on bust
ness call Saturday evening. He has
been in the habit of staying until Sun
day ight, but for some reason he
was heard coming back in the direc-
ton Of home early the same evening,
singing that old song, "Nevers. Oh,
Never Alone" He says he has more
hard luck than any man living.
Whiting store boxes, telling yarns
and playing checkers is the order of
the day with the farmers of this vicin-
ity.
Mr. McCloud is the boss checker
player. He says he never was beat,
and he never expects to be.
Mr.. Charley Wenzell bought fine
COW from Iva Keller last Faonday.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A Ryan was at
Weaver one day last week on bust
ness.
Mr.. Newton Dean was a business
visitor at Weaver last Thursday.
The literary at Laurel Hill last
Thursday night was largely attended
for such bad night We want it
thoroughly understood that we want
order the next night, and order is what
we intend to have, or no literary.
Some unknown person or persons
was in Levi Moore's cider one night
last week. Now, men or boys, or who
ever it was, haa better stop piiferipg
around MIR. Mocres premises if they
don't want to go home with lead in
their body.
Austin McCloud was missing from
home Saturday and on asking where
he was Martin replied: Il don't know"
but when his parents came to find out
where he really was he had taken
flight and landed over at Adrian,
where his best girl stays.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-17
WOLF RUN.

ooh, what glorious weather." re-
marked a visitor in our city yesterday
Sunday. Well, as / take my pen in
hand this morning, (Monday), | fail
to notice anything glorious about the
weather. If there's any glory to be
gotten out of wading thru the snow
knee-deep, why, the brother can have
my share of the aforesaid glory biz.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-17

next Sunday at ESQ p Ill, rain Or
shine, sam Payne says.
Luther Polling has been building a
'eondiuon" to his dwelling near Guy
Wisliamson's.
Sam Payne, wife and daughter
Frances were visiting at II Thofnp
sons last Sunday
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-17

1t would not be the part Of wisdom
for the United States to adopt pol
icy of building bigger dreadnaughts
just at time when the value Of
dreadnaughts is being discounted by
the test of actual war.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-17
CARD OF THANKS.

We thank our friends and neighbors
for their kind assistance during the
illness Of our beloved one, Samuel w.
Keller, and in our bereavement their
kind ministrations were received with
gratitude.
Mrs. Alkaline Keller and Family.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-17

That attack upon Dover develops to
have been largely an exhibition Of
British nerves, which are somewhat
frayed just at present.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-17

1t is comforting to know from off
cial sources that our navy would be
able to whip any other navy on earth
save that Of England. England is
pretty busy just now.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-17
CORRESPONDENCE

10 every Of
Ms weeks issue wish Merry Christmas and Pros
49, appreciate doing in helping
the with continued
fHos cans THE EDITOR.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-17

Within one month the state of West
Virginia will have legislative session
in its midst. It is possible, however,
that the commonwealth will survive.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-17

was ID our town few minutes sun
aay evening.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-03-27

OWN you please lie, me
fell on Also At what age
should a boy begin 20 love
gir7 Thanking you In ad.
vance, S. 3. D.
April &c. 1907. fell on Sat.
urday.
A boy should begin 10 love from
the time he ia tiny little baby
not just one girl but every body n
each would 10 this the whole
world would be a place OF sunshine
and good viii
But. ! presume you are speaking
~ what We are TO prone 10 call
falling IN love There are so
many emotional phases OF that
kind OF love that Il is impossible
to tell an exact age az which II
may occur. for. with people inclln.
cd that was. Il Is generally quite
young. while ! have known cases
where tho time was delayed until
the person VAS over 30 years Of
axe. Every one does not expert
enco that kind 81 love. and usually
these who do wish they had not
except that they have learned that
Il is counterfeit. and have learned
to recognize tho true srtiol~
The main thing IN love II for u
10 be unsoiflHh. and rue-both to
ward tho one experiencing n. and
toward tho ono loved Respect
and confidence are the foundation
stones on which TO build well the
temple % love.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-03-27
Chief GRIFFITHS EXPLAINS
HUMANITARIAN POLICY; He
HOPES TO AID FALLEN GIRLS

Clean police work la connection
with the arrests OF women Ia ono
phase Of the now Humanitarian
policy announced hy Chief Of po.
'ice Austin h Grifiiths the day ne
look his new post In municipal az
fairs
by clean policinf" the chief does
not moan that laws regarding the
actions uf undesirable women viii
ho amy the less vigorously enforced.
In his general orders to men of
the department. he made II known
positively that he wished pcttlness
IA the mater OF arrests 10 stop and
tho efficiency OF policemen in.
creased toward the better protcc.
ton Of Seattle from the more
vicious class of criminals
Change In Atmosphere
lie also believes that women who
are really vagrautA can be handled
IN an authoritative way far differ.
ont from the modus operandi IN the
good old days" when the boys ~
The purity squad burst in the doors
OF hotel rooms without warrants for
the occupants
There is already a noticeable
change Ia the atmosphere OF the
police court ln private sessions.
who're women are tried No longer
are stories Ia order telling OF d,e
tormiued attacks on resisting oak
by police officers. and the pleas ~
frightened women inside
The stool pigeon methods are
less in evidence Tho new way OF
things g. refreshing.
Whether or not Il Is 20 have n
remedial effect on this evil OF a
city's lie still remains to be seen.
Treat Girls Humaney
Girls OF 10 and 20. who told nm.
derlife stories smillnEly. are now
charged with being "wilfully lido
and without lawful means of sup.
port" instead Of being disorderly
women and IN class with name
sim less DESTROYS.
They are. at least. TO be given
the benefit OF humane treatment.
and then. II they persist in breaking
the law. they must suffer the con
sequences.
4 detention home for women
prisoners IL another part OF Chief
Griffiihs' plan for the bcttermcnt
.uf city prison conditions lie has
asked the council 90 consider such
a place whore women may be- taken
after sentence for Illegal doiugs.
Hopes 10 Help Them
"Onc OF the most difficult prob
lens have encountered In police
work Is the proper handling OF girls
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-03-27
SLUMP IN new
YORK MARKET
:. aides wearables Enables New
" verk puyer 20 Secure eia Pur-
ehsse ter Local Merchant

Ma weather unsettled condt
80 An the cloak and suit bust
hack East aud q scncrd
srsseup In Tho oloah aud auii TN.
ssstr, gave View Norh buyers an
sssa,nr,unlty that occurs possibly
as,, once IN HfctIme
IT rhree shrewd buyers, Who have
A.sn watchins The E1stcrn markets
A. weeks. picked up au assortment
,raales' suits. Coats Skirts. etc,
~ thls season latest draisns. prae'
,,csllv al their own figures.
sThis entire purchase was rushed
.A.anrh 10 the Hoffman Cloak aud
sni, COMPANY az u rrmarkahlc dis
s,.,t al a price" said Dir Hoffman
~ mnrning. chat VIII enable us
- ell to the people 90 Seattle az
rr,ees that will astouiah the most
economical
svot heinz IN the cloak and suit
combine, don't have 90 wait until
me Others are ready continued
An Hoffman 'lu short, We'll beat
them 10 Il and give such sterling
xa,nes that will clcan out the en-
tire shipment 10 a few days Lot Il
~ clearly understood that the sea.
cons best merchandise Castor
sty,es. etc. 20 be worn this spring
ana snmmer are AMONGST this ship
ment Ia abundance. Merchandise
,haf had conditions been normal
wnnlx nave readily sold Tor twice
ss much as the prices Will show
tomorrow. Ladies' who appreciate
. rooa. live bargain In wearing APP.
narel should get around hero early.
xotAlng will be held back You
have your unrestricted choice OF n
wonderful selection OF this spring Is
STYLES practically al Wholesale
Inst as an idea or what the saw.
tnxs viii be. We quote the follow.
lag: SIS 10 $50 Evening Wraps,
imports. IN latest evening pastel
shades. ssl5. sl2t5 Chiffon
PARTY Dresses. s695. s20e5 bal.
r,aacan Coats. IN white and tan.
1855. sis.45 $40 Tailor.Made
skirts. 1895. ste5. SEQ 10 SIS Eau.
ey Tailored Suits. SASS and sI6.95,
SIS value strictly Tailor Made
French Serge Suits. all shades,
ti4ss
Hoffman System Garments are
specially marked and reduced for
the sale. Marked reductions on all
suits. coats. etc,
Sale starts Saturday
Hoffman Cloak and suit Co. 1916
Second Ave.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-03-27

above the Juvenile age who are
starting in wrong path" said
chief Guftiths u believe that
many changes can bee mudc In their
treatment that will result IN good.
This ducH not mean that the law
enforcement r. to stop aud an era
OF good viii and love 10 all ia ia
arise and mako MS forget that Ger.
tain city ordinances must be ubcyed
There are unfortunate women I'm
tho city who win be arrested II they
do not heed the law. That must be
done
Day OF Raids over
But for the present. nt least. |
hope 60 be able TO do away with
raids on houses. An officer has
authority TO arrest any ono as a
vacrant II he has reasonable
grounds FOR his belief | have In
structed the captains to notify ser
eoants and patrolmen TO watch for
undertakes coming out OF cafes
and on the street. when they are
sure that any one IL forgetting the
city rules they are instructed "a
mako an arrest.
THAT n what I mean bv clean
police work There has been too
much said recently Of tho city'a sex
problems. and ! think the question
could be dropped from prominent
discussion with great benefit 20 all
Tho department Is working out
changes slowly, and does not care
20 be continually advertising the de
tails before the public
"Some changes for the benefit
OF women In the city Jail can
be made. ! want 10 get sew.
ing machine for the women'a
ward, so that prisoners held
may have some way OF spend
Ing their time. AZ II ia now
they have nothing 10 do but
think"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-03-27
What Would You Consider
the Best Kidney and Blad-
der Mrdictue2
der Medicine


Surely the one that brings RELIEF
20 the Rroatest number OF sufferers
from kidney aud bladder troubles
Ia the shortest possible time.
FOLEY KIDNEY PILLS DO TINS.
They are Of the highest medicinal
value and are absolutely puro
medicine They are made 60 reach
every phase OF kidney and bladder
trouble. and 20 drive out OF the
F.yHtem the Ills that result from
weak. inactive kidneys and painful
irregular bladder action That r.
why they 40 quickly help You TO
get rid of palms IN back md sidcH.
bHckache. weak back. rheumatism,
swollen. aching Joints and sore KID,
neyn GiccplcHsnerH. nervousness,
duh hoadachoH. loss OF appetite
and urinary irregularities are all
slruH OF kidney dieorder. and you
cannot get anywhere a medicine
that will hclp You 40 quickly and
surely az Foley Kidney Pulls. They
contain no habit forming drugs.
Every druggist aoliastham. IA Seat
lie and throughout tho country ~
we'll No matter whore YOU 10,
,hoy are on faie. in 60c and 81 90
sizes The 81 90 size contains "a
times az much as The boo nixe.
y. In all cases OF kidney
trouble. rheumatism and iumoago
Il IL advisable 10 use good ca
thartic ono that f. wholesome.
thoroughly cleansing that does not
grippe and has no unpleasant after
effects Is Foley CAtharic Tablets.
They act in perfect harmony with
Foley Kidney Pills Al Bartells
Drug Stores
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-03-27
THOMPSON TO Be
HEAD OF GUARD

Maurice Thompson OF Seattle
will probably be appointed by Gov.
Lister 20 succeed Adit. Gen.
Lleweilyn as commander OF the
National Guard OF Washington.
The appointment IL practically
certain TO be announced within n
short time.
Thompson Is a son OF WIN ~.
Thompson. one OF the most prom
lnent attorneys IN the state. He
has been identified with the ma.
tional guard for about IL years,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-03-27

not received an answer. II
seems 90 nc you don't know
the anaVere TO my questions,
and that the silly foolish let.
ters are printed over and over
again II you didn't know the
anewer 20 my questions, Why
didn't you put In a few words,
telling me where 20 find H.
and would have thanked you
Just the same.
q. o. BREMERToN
Al am sorry Won feel pocyed.
do not remember tho signature
or the queatl1na. 20 " Us just pos.
Hible that ! did not receive tho let
tors. however. ! may have, for ]
receive 80 many ! may have for.
gotten. cannot understand why
sou did not send stamped. self
addressed envelope for prompt
reply. n you were IN hurry
II Is matter 81 opinion whether
what you term SILLY letters are
not 81 more Importance than mere
information You must remember
that much OF the Information asked
can be- obtained at the public U.
brury. while very many ~ the
Young people. both boys and girls.
have no one 90 consult on the
questions thnt seem To- them ~
oven greater Importance than those
you may have asked.
II Is very true that may not
have known the exactly correct an.
swcr to your questions While
may know ln general the informa.
ton asked. Try 10 always be sure
tho answer Do perfectly correct by
looking up an authority on g.
DO not attempt 90 pose az an en-.
cyclopcdia. but just do the best
can by an. and my sincere regret
rs that I cannot have space 10 an
swcr an letters received. and that
some arc delayed. II you will
write once more and state your
questions briefly / VIII see what
can do for you
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-03-27
VERY ANXIOUS.

al would like you 10 ad-
Vise me- I am a young man,
"a. and have been keeping com
pany with young lady. | know
she is not true to me. Would
I be Justified In trying 20 re-
form her: or would her reform
not be permanent This is
what | am not sure about. The
rest am not worrying over.
Sincerely. J. c.
A-You are Justified In letting
the young lady know you are ready
10 help her II she really wants to
reform but you cannot reform her.
nor even persuade her 20 n shc
has not made up her mind 20 tho
thanksgiving kind OF life she Is
Leading You can throw n rope
20 a drowning man. but you cannot
compel him TO take hold Of II. But.
you can impress Il upon her that
you stand ready when the time
does come that she wants 10 come
into her rightful inheritance OF
clean living
when a reform starts from a true
desire on the part OF the one In
the wrong, IT is usually permanent.
for tho person has como to the point
where he sees for himself that Il
Us for his own good to change his
basis of thought. | would no more
advise n man TO marry woman
In order TO reform her than ! would
advise n woman to marry n man
with that motive Tho reform
should be we'll enough started be-
foro marriage TO Insure speedy
progress possibly with q few back.
steps and happiness in advancing
together. helping and uplifting each
the other when there "a need.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-03-27
BRAUER TALKS

Prof. Herman g. Brager will ad-
dress the Women's Democratic
club tomorrow afternoon AZ ,
O'Clock at the Good Eats cafeteria.
on the framing OF new charter
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-03-27
Toilet
Specials

Absorbent Cotton. fun pound
size. special ne.
Bathasweet. a luxury for the
bath. special I5e.
Armours Venetian Bath Tablets.
. for 25c.
"f7ii" Eau de Cologne Bath
Salts, 5oc size SOC.
Pebeco Tooth Paste. soc size.
special Sic.
Purola Sea Salt. s.pound bag.
special lSc.
Wool Powder Puffs. in sealed
packages. f5e.
Lamber;s LIs,erlne. zoe size.
2oe.
Dioxygen, an ideal antiseptic.
39c.
Baboock's corylopsis Talcum
Powder. Toe.
Roger G. Gallct Violet de Parme
Toilet Water sJe.
Holmes Fragrant FrostilIa, spe.
cial 1ic.
III Perfecto veda Rose Rouge.
Toe size 25c.
Harriet Hubbard Ayers Hand
Lotion. soc.
Imperial Nail Polish. special
f2Isc. First Floor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-03-27
3 BEARS SHOT
BY a WOMAN

MONTEsANO. wash. March q.
Mr. VIII Mccormick can Jay
some distinction as n woman MIN
rod, having killed three bears and
10 deer on a recent hunting trip.
The street lighting o. an Ohio
town IL controlled By an ordinary
alarm clock. 10 which are attached
homemade switching devices.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-03-27
GOT A GOOD ROOM

4 tenant seeking a suitable 10
cation did the usual thing be
picked NO Tho Star and scanned
the Furnished Rooms column. ON
the classified page. and found many
desirable Dlaces--any one OF which
would please him. n you seek
rooms or have desirable quarters
and are looking for a tenant, the
cheapest and best way to accom-
plsh your purpose Is to use The
Star want ads. For Rent ads guar
anteed users. Our phone number
n Main 1900.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-03-27

and make over your old switches.
We buy cut hair and comblnEs or
make them mp into anything you
want
Special Notice. viii teach the
trade TO a limited number Of women
or girls who have business ability
and wish 10 start branch stores.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-03-27
TheLast Day of the Month-EndS Sale


department we'll purchases which
n Create Month End Sale
Charge or
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-03-27

Imitation smoke Of properly col
orod cotton mounted upon wires.
has been patented for use IN toy
locomotives
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-03-27

Wigs. Tou
PEGS and all
initiate o
goods ut half
price during
this sale We
m a n ufacture
everything I'm
..H I...
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-03-27

c-About three weeka ago
I wrote you letter. asking
some Information. but did not
hear from you. wrote an
other letter, asking the same
questions. but up 20 date have
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-03-27

We are extremely careful In Sc
iecting all materials that 20 into
our dental work. The result Is that
we guarantee the strength and dur
ability Of every piece. We do this
hlghgrade dental work az the low.
est prices that quality permits.
Just think, We will make you an
extra heavy $40 Gold Crown for 81.
or one OF our famous SO Never
Slip Plates for s.. An not only
that. but We will promise not to
hurt you one BIT
Our guarantee is the one that
protects you. II Is signed by the
operator and manager.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-03-27
o-Will YOU tell me where to

Q--Will you tell me where TO
address a letter 20 the Modern
PRISCILLA gave my subscrlp-
ZION 20 4 woman and have re-
celVed' only two copies since
last November. DO you think
Il best 10 write the company
A READER.
A ny all means Address ther
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-03-27

Owe are two young girls
and want 20 earn some money
for a vacation trip. We live In
small town. and there is
berry farm near. bu, IL 10 hard
work picking berries. and we
want the money when school
is out.
One Of US Is very good al EN-
broidery. DO you think tina,
would be profitable Please
suggest something and print
our letter soon.
VERY ANXIOUS.
A Embroidery Is profitable 3
ono can sell a. More can be made
By selling directly 20 your customer
than through store or agent Nui
might do a small amount aud trl
10 take orders.
For ready money ] should prcfei
the berry picking. Strawborrici
should be ready 10 pick In May an,
June. aud You would still have time
for vacation trip. Can YOU &c
work at the ncirhhors' helping clear
house on Saturdays II SO. Il vii
I'm In the time until the berriel
are ready.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-03-27
WOMEN
Use Your Credit
Open a Charge Account at
the Factory Hair Store

viii give you credit and make Il
easy for you 70 outfit yourselves IN
anything you may need IN Hair
Goods
now LADIES. You who are
shrewd buyers and know when the
price Ia right. come and take adj.
vantage OF tho reduced prices re-
Eardless ~ quality shade or length
Of hair. will offer all OF our made.
mp goods as long az they last nj
half OF former prices
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1914-11-13
CLUB MEETING

Commercial cisb Meetisr Held Msaday
Eveaiag ID Clsb Rooms
! The stockholders and directors of
the Hot Springs Commercial Clob met
10 their Club rooms in the city hall,
Monday evening. The following wers
present: J. H. Gillespie, O. 7. O.
Lollich. q. Marty, Dr.. p. 4. Gsysrmsn,
Dr: 3: Q. worthington. j. J. March. 8.
3. Wilson,:
President Jnskstt being absent on
account OF illness, 8. q. Wilson, flrst
yics-prssidsnt occupied tho chair.
Minutes of previous msstings read and
approved, Communication read from
the Automobile Blue Book Company,
Of Chicago. relative 70 mapping and
losgine road. from Winner to Hot
sprin9s via Pine Ridge was discussed
veey thoroughly - Was also the matter
Of having suitable sign srsctsd at Pine
Ridge directing toufists to our city,
On motion Il vas rsfsrssd 20 joint CON-
nittee On good Eoads and adyertisins
vaeh power 70 cot = Jhsy - nt Ee-
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1914-11-13
ShELTERBELTS

Government to Give Assistaace to Settlers
h Establishing Sheiterbelts.
In accordance with an cot Of congress
dated August 10. 1912, which provided
for the establishment OF the Northern
Great Plains Field Station. this station
will assist In the co operative shsltsr-
belt Development. tree Of charge. to
farmers In the Northern Great Plains
ares. comprising North and South
Dakota west Of the Tooth meridian and
Montana and Wyoming east Of the
5000 contour line. Trees win b. avail.
able Tor planting In the spring Of 19lA
but application for these trees must
b rscsivDd prior to April ], 1915.
The purposs Of this Co o-opseatiye
shsltsrbelt dsvslopmsnt 10 20 snoous.
age the growing Of windhrsaks on the
prairise Of tho northern portion of The
great plains.
A circular has bssn prepared which
states the conditions eovsrning; ths o.
operation. In brief, the govsrnmsnt
viii havs the tsaOt, whieh e q dssired Is
plant. sxsminsd By "A inspector Who
will prepare . planting plan. a sunl4
cesnt number Of hardy suitable trsee
will b Furnished the applicant fsse u
cosf. sxcsps express ehasusA . plana
3