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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-03
RED CROSS CHRISTMAS
SEAL CAMPAIGN OPENS

1--WE will be more than glad to sell
the Red Cross Seals again this year.
From the proceeds of the sales last
year we were able to help number
of sufferers from tuberculosis and
their destitute families" come the let
tiers from the local tuberculosis work
ers. Fifteen of the larger towns and
all the cities in the state were doing
relief tuberculosis work last year, the
funds from all being chiefly supplied
from the sale of the Christmas seal.
738,950 seals have already been
sent out from headquarters to 1877
agents in the state. On Friday, No
vember 27, these seals will be placed
in the stores, booths and postoffices
throughout the state. Any stores
that have not had seals sent them will
be supplied if they communicate with
headquarters at Charleston.
There is an old German proverb
that "He who makes glad first makes
glad twice" Will you not delight the
heart of all tuberculosis sufferers by
buying your seals early and in large
quantities? We must not let our sym
pathies be carried away by the suf-
ferings caused by the present war and
neglect. our home interests. Remem-
Der that last year one in ten died from
tuberculosis in West Virginia in the
most promising years of their lives
rom eighteen to thirty five. There is
no other cause of poverty, orphanage,
resultant depravity and crime APP
preaching it. May we have your en-
thusiastic support in our attempt to
wipe the disease out of West Vir-
ginia?
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-03
PRES. WILSON WILL BE BUSY.
Win Prepare for Opening Session OF
Congress to be Held Next Week.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 90 Presi-
dent Wilson has busy week ahead of
him in preparation for the converting
of Congress, Besides completing his
annual message he will discuss the
European situation with American
diplomats from the war zone, con-
slider pressing domestic problems and
receive number of important call
ers. In completing the message ii is
understood the President will consider
the advisability of recommending that
Congress amend the Sherman anti
trust law so as to allow American ex-
porters to cooperate to meet organ
lied foreign competition.
President Fahey, Of the Chamber
of Commerce of the United States,
who will call at the White House dur
ing the week, is expected to urge car
rying out at once d provision of the
Newlands act creating the trade com
mission providing for an investigation
of combinations abroad with which
American exporters have to compete.
Mr.. Wilson has been busy for more
than month canvassing names of
men suggested for membership on the
trade commission He is understood
to have decided on Joseph Davies,
commissioner of corporations, whose
bureau will be merged into the new
commission, and Mr.. Fahey is said to
be probable choice for one of the
places.
Chairman Sparkman, Of the House
river and harbors committee, will dis
cuss with the President the framing
Of the rivers and harbors bill.
Conferences will be held during the
week with Henry Van Dyke. minister
to Holland, and Henry White, former
ambassador to France. II has been
reported that Mr.. Van Dyke brings
message from the queen Of Holland
proposing a plan for neutral nations
to bring about peace in Europe.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-03
FARMERS INSTITUTE.

Program of Barker District Farmers
Institute to be held at Belington
Hira School Building Friday
the 18th of December at one
p. NJ, 1914.
"How can we improve the live stock
of Barbour District A. F.. Robough
and G. M. Right.
when is the Best Time to Plough"
John McClond and S. E. Jones.
when is the Best Time 20 Prune
Your Orchard" Chas. R. Jones and
J. G. Wilson.
"Why Should Every Farmer Have
a Silo," w. D. linn and G w. Hilyard.
Let every farmer that can turn out
and make this the best institute in
the country. Come our one ard all
and spend an hour together 1t will
do you good to hear the other fellows
views on how the farm ought to be
run to make it pay.
J. B. Moore, Sec'y.
A. F. Rhobough, Pres.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-03

of Broadus, Miss Mcqueen, with us to
help in the work.
The County Corn Show will be held
in the court house-farmers' room.
There will be premiums for every ex-
hibit, as shown in the premium list in
another column. You will note there
are four classes of exhibh and con-
tentant may exhibit In eacn class if
he has grown the corn.
Study the premium list carefully
and follow directions closely if you
would get the best results. We want
every boy in the county who has
raised corn to try f. the short
course in agriculture which is offered
as premium. The silver cup offered
last year and won jointly by the Lib
erty and Union schools will be placed
in that school whose club members
win the most first and second pre-
miums in the county show this year.
Exhibits may be sent prepaid by
parcel post safely and at little cost.
Don't forget the date of the show
Saturday, December 18th, and the
place-the farmers room of the
court house. The exhibits may be Sent
to me at any time until Saturday noon.
G. o. Marsh.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-03
BEILHARz WAS HERE
AND PLEASED MANY
Rendered The Hoosier Schoolmaster'
and Other Selections.

The second number of the Belington
Lyceum Course was held in the High
School Auditorium, Wednesday even
ing, Nov. 25th, Noah Beilharz, Enter
tainer, gave the "Hosier Schoolmast-
er with a few miscellaneous selec-
tons in very pleasing maner to a
large crowd. In impersonating the
many characters in the story, Mr..
Beilharz proved himself an artist.
The suggestion from Mrs. Means,
cit a-plenty while ye're gitten" is a
phrase that will be remembered in
connection with the "Hoosier School
master" "Bud" in his awkward way
of living finally succeeded in getting
the girl he loved. The schoolmaster
had many marrow escapes and proved
himself a hero.
Some years ago it was thought
that the wig and paint face belonged
to the clown class, but today the Ly-
ceum is not complete without them.
Mr.. Beilharz was, perhaps, the best
entertainer in his line that has ap-
peared in Belington. Everybody went
home delighted and with the thought
that there was lesson learned from
the presentation of this story.
The balance of the seasons course
is of the same high class as the first
two, and many will say it is better
when the season closes.
Ralph Parlette is the next mum
ber-Christmes night No one should
miss this one.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-03
IRL R. HICKS 1915 ALMANAC.

The Rev. Irl R. Hicks Almanac, now
ready, grows more popular and useful
with each passing year. 1t is fixed
necessity in homes, shops and com
mercial establishments all over this
continent. This famous and valuable
year book on astronomy, storms,
weather and earthquakes should be in
every home and Office. Professor
Hicks completes this best issue of his
great Almanac at the close of his sew
entieth year. The Almanac will be
mailed for 35 cents. The Rev. Irl R.
Hicks fine Magazine, Word and
Works, is sent one year, with copy
of his Almanac, for only one dollar.
Send for them to Word and Works
Publishing Company, 3401n Frankli
lin Ave, St. Louis, Mo. You will
never regret your investment. Try
it for 1916.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-03
HALL SELLS HIS PAPER.
His Interest in the Weston Indepen-
dent and Is to Retire from Field.

WESTON, Nov. PR. AID Hall,
who has had editorial charge Of the
Weston Independent for a period Of
more than twenty years, today made
sale Of his stock in the company
which owns the plant and he will re-
tire from the position Of editor Of the
paper about the first of the year. At
ter spending the latter part of the
winter in the south he has no definite
plans for the future
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-03
UNION THANKSGIVING
SERVICE

On the morning of Thanksgiving
day very interesting and impressive
service was held at the Presbyterian
church on the west side. Those of
the ministers of the town present
were: Revs. Radabaugh, Mckenzie
Crabtree, and Stoneking. The sermon
was preached by the Rev. Crabtree
from the 103rd Psalm, which was very
appropriate for the occasion. The
choir rendered impressive music.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-03
S. v. MATHEWS DEAD.

State Banking Commissioner Passed
Away Thanksgiving Day.
Samuel v. Mathews, of Charleston,
state banking commissioner, died on
Thursday, in Mobile, Ala, where he
had been for some time for the bene-
fit Of his health. The remains were
shipped to Huntington for interment.
Mr.. Matthews was aged So years
and was prominent member Of the
Masonic fraternity. p p was we'll
known throughout the state and
leaves host Of friends. Surviving
him are his widow and two children.
The latter are r. G. Matthews and
Mrs. L. B. Moore, both of Charles
ton.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-03
MARRIED MONDAY.

A very quiet wedding took place
on High street Monday evening, at 7
o'clock at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
/. G. Price, when their son, Camden,
was married to Miss Alice Smith, Of
Pierce. Only few near friends were
present. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. Roy Sherman
They departed on the night train for
Pierce, where they will reside.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-03
1900 GIVEN WORK M
WHEN MILL REOPENS
McKeesport. Pa. Plant Resumes
Operations in Full With
Plenty of Work.

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 29.--Between
1900 and 1900 mill workers Of Nc
Keesport were given an advance
Christmas gift today when the Nc
Keesport Tin Plate Company resumed
operations in full tonight. 1t was Of
ficially stated that indications point to
steady and full operations for months.
il not for years.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-03
PRIZE PORKER.

Indeed, it's fact. Living witnesses.
No one will doubt this story coming
from the sty Of Thomas Edwin Viii
liamsor. The 14-months-old pig
killed by him on Thanksgiving
weighed, when dressed, 1924 pounds.
Anyone who has this beat should re-
port, for Tom should not be allowed to
hold the record with butchering time
only fairly started.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-03
WEST VIRGINIA NEWS.
Bad Fire.

CHARLESTON, Nov. 27.--The barn
on the farm of Newton w. Myers, five
miles east of Charleston, near Ozark,
was destroyed by fire last evening, to-
gether with its contents, consisting of
over one thousand bushels of wheat.
several cows, one horse, several colts,
farming implements and a large
amount of produce, entailing loss of
about $4,000. The loss is partly COW
cred by insurance.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-03
SCHERR IS IMPROVED.

1t is reported that Arnold G. Scherr
former state auditor, is greatly i'm
proved in health, and it is believed
now that he may completely recover
from the illness with which he has
suffered for several weeks.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-03
NINE KILLINGS TOTALED
1861 DURING THE YEAR.

Washington, Dec. THAT peace
full industry has its horrors as we'll
as war is shown in the casualty list
of American mines and quarries for
1913, issued today by the United
States Bureau of Mines. This list
gives 1861 men killed Ain the year.
The number of men injured was not
tabulated, but it is estimated that it
reached 100000.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-03
SENATOR BAILEY DROPS
DEAD IN NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, Dec. State
Senator B. F. Bailey, of Grafton, West
Virginia, dropped dead at a o'clock
this afternoon on Wall street. Heart
disease is given as the cause of death.
Senator Bailey was prominent Re-
publican politician and well-known
attorney. He is survived by wife
and daughter.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-03
WAR REVENUE MEASURE
NOW IN FULL EFFECT
Stamps Must Be Placed on All Deeds
and Instruments Conveying Land
and Consideration Must Be
Given.

The war revenue measure passed by
Congress, October %, went into full
effect The provisions of the MEASURE,
levying taxes on tobacco, beer and
wine went into effect November 1,
and the remaining sections become eff
fective this morning.
The latter includes taxes on bank
ers, pawnbrokers, brokers, proprie-
tors of theaters, including motion pic
ture houses, owners of circuses and
other shows; cosmetics, chewing gum
and similar articles; commercial pa
pers of all descriptions, steamship
tickets, parior car seats, sleeping car
berths, and telephone and telegraph
messages WI ere the charge exceeds Is
cents.
Stamps for use under the new act
are Of two documentary, for
use on documents of all kinds, and
proprietary, for use on cosmetics, per-
fumes, chewing gum and other SINH
lar articles. The proprietary stamps
are of slate color and in denomina-
tons of from .001a to .O4. The red
colored documentary stamps range
from SIS to 10 cent, the highest tax
being on steamship tickets, for pas
sage to foreign port.
For non-payment of this tax pen
atty of so per cent. is added.
Owing to the difficulty being expe-
rienced at the department of public
printing in preparing enough stamps
for the entire country only limited
supply has been sent to each Office.
For this reason only limited guam
tity of stamps is sold to each pur-
chaser, until new supply can be OBJ
tanned
Clerk of County Court S. T. Hon.
man received instructions from State
Revenue Collector Samuel Hayes, re-
garding the filing of property deeds
which are affected by the war revenue
act. Heretofore it has been the prac-
tice Of the attorneys or others filing
deeds to simply specify $50 and
other considerations" but in the fu-
ture the value of the other considera-
tions will have to be specified in the
deed Beginning today, stamps smut
be attached to all deeds, instruments
or writings conveying lands, tene-
ments or other realty, of value over
500 and not exceeding $500. Such
stamps will cost so cents, and for each
additional $500 or fraction thereof in
the property value, another stamp of
this value must be attached.
The war revenue measure also
means great deal of work for the
railroads. The law requires that a
l-cent stamp be placed on all bills Of
lading, manifests or any other freight
receipts for each shipment. While the
shippers will have to pay this tax it
devolves on the railroads to see that
such stamp is on each bill before
the shipment is made.
Another provision in the bill is that
the railroads shall cancel all such
stamps, and should it fail in any other
of the duties in this line it shall be
fined $50 for each offense. An idea of
the magnitude of detail work involved
may be obtained when it is known that
the Pennsylvania lines east Of Pitts
burgh alone handle about fifty thou
sand freight receipts day. The Bal
timore & Ohio on its system handles
a like number.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-03
HAD ELEGANT TIME,

Wa113en ]. A. Viquesney has
"a seed he from Minnehaha
s. u RTheM he spent several days
as 1glb House He reports hav-
ing - very pleasant visit to this
populs resort The annual feast was
held and a large number participated
in the bountiful repast that was
served. There has been considerable
hunting done on the associations re-
serve this season and quite an amount
of game bagged.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-03
Sunday School Workers.

WHEELING, Nov. 27.--The state
executive committee of the West Vir-
ginia Sunday School Association will
hold it's mid-winter meeting in this
city December Is, when plans for the
years work will be mapped out. The
committee is composed of thirty bust
ness men, clergymen and heads Of de-
partments from all parts Of the state.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-03
Quarantine Lifted.

HUNTINGTON, Nov. 27.-Dr. r.
Stern, one of the federal agents in
charge of the hoof and mouth disease,
has announced that the quarantine had
practically been lifted between Ken
lucky and West Virginia.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-03
DEBATE POSTPONED

The debate and pie social at the
Beaver creek schoolhouse, which was
announced for December the 9Th, viii
be postponed on account of smallpox
in the surrounding communities.
Audra Gall, Teacher.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-03
THIEVES STEAL STAMPS
FROM HENDRICKS OFFICE.
Pcstmaster's Salary Taken by Rob-
.bers, Who Crack Postoffice Safe. !.

HENDRICKS, w. Va, Dec.1.-
Thieves last night entered and crack
ed the safe in the postoffice at this
place, taking all the postage stamps
in the Office, about 10000, and 5000
in cash, including the postmaster's
salary. So far there is no clue to
the thieves.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-03
Window Glass Plant.

GRAFTON, Nov. 27.--The plant Of
the Royal Window Glass Company is
lighting it's fires this week for opera
tion to full capacity. Workmen have
been gathering in the city for some
time back
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-12-03

E. d. Means, of Clarksburg, is in
this city this week on business mat
tiers.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-07-30
REGISTRATION OPEN.

Registration for the coming pri-
mary and general election is now
open. Those desiring to vote in the
primary must register before August
list, 1914. The next opportunity TO
register is on the day of the general
election. Those who voted at the
last general election are not required
to register for the coming election,
but if they were registered and did
not vote they must register to be ELI
gible to vote this fall.
The voters of Oaks and South Je-
rome precincts in this county must
transfer from Jerome precinct
Registration or transfer may be
made before the clerk of the District
Court, before the justice of the peace
or before any notary public. who are
registration officers, and will receive
applications for registration or trans
fer of qualified electors up to 900
O'Clock p. m, the thirtieth day next
preceding the primary election to be
held in each precinct or until 8
o'clock on the list day of August
1914. 23-adv.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-07-30
Barrymore.

Mr.. Winterstein, of Chicago, spent
few days in our neighborhood last
week looking after his farm and Wis
iting friends
Miss Georgia Scott, who has been
visiting Miss Claribel Petrie, return
ed to her home in California last
Thursday. Miss Scott made many
friends during her visit who will be
glad to have her spend her vacation
with us again.
Mr.. Brown shipped a car of hogs
from Barrymore last week.
Harvest is here and grain cutting
is in full swing.
Everybody who can irrigate, make
hay and cut and shock grain along
with doing his chores is moving some
I'll tell you.
The Priscilla club was entertained
very nicely at the home of Mrs. Geo.
Epperson last Thursday.
Geo. Matthes has the reputation of
being some fish catcher, and it is no
idle boast, either, as he remembered
the humble editor with some of the
speckled beauties.
Times are too busy to spend much
time in writing items this week, sc
please excuse the brevity of this col
umn this week.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-07-30
Arcadia Valley.

Mrs. F. c. Pierce and Miss Nellie
Gum were Twin Falls visitors last
Tuesday.
Mr.. o. H. Albee returned from
Chicago Sunday.
Farmers are cutting oats and
wheat and second alfalfa crop.
Miss Reed, of Payette, spent a few
days this week with her sister, Mrs
Harry.
s. s. at 1880, preaching at $3.50
each Sunday.
Miss Nellie Gum, of Des Moines,
Iowa, is spending the week with the
Oliver and Pierce families. Before
going home, she will visit friends in
Oregon, California and Colorado.
Don't forget the lawn social Aug
ust 9Th, at L. Adelaide ranch.
Mesdames Peterson spent Sunday
in Wendell visiting friends.
Mrs. Young and children of the
Idanha returned from Chicago last
week after spending a few months
among friends.
Mr.. Waite would like to have
more people out to register. He may
be seen at his home.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-07-30

At a meeting of the Business
Mems Association held on Friday
evening last, the matter of preparing
a creditable exhibit of the products
Of the Jerome section of the North
Side tract was taken up for discus
sion. Mr.. Morrison Aitken, who was
present, stated that he had already
commenced the preparation OF such
an exhibit and had men in the field
who were selecting the choicest speci-
mems of grains and grasses for this
exhibit. He stated that he was
hampered for funds to some extent
for this purpose, and asked that sur
plus funds left over from the Tri-
County Fair be made available for
the purpose. The funds are still in
the hands of the officers Of the fair
who seemed to be willing to turn
them over to assist in preparing an
exhibit for the fair to be held at
Gooding this year, and 1t was the
sense of the meeting that the funds
be so appropriated.
Mr.. Aitken promises the most
elaborate exhibit this year that has
ever been made of the North Side
products, and solicits the aid of every
farmer on the tract in this enterprise.
If you have something you consider
worthy of exhibition, bring 1t in to
Mr.. Aitken and he will have 1t pre-
pared in most attractive style. 1t
Is the intention to have this exhibit
also sent to the Panama Exhibition
next year, where it will occupy con-
spicuous place in the Idaho building.
This Is a matter that should have
the hearty cooperation of every set
tier on the tract, and we hope to see
a most elaborate exhibit made.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-07-30
A DENIAL.

Wendell, Idaho, July 27th, IA.
Editor Lincoln County Times, Je-
rome, Idaho:
Your article headed North Side
Matters" in your issue of July GARD,
in which you charge that the agita-
ton over the proposed extension
agreement is traced to the door of
one or two persons at Wendell, and
ages had been refused positions with
the new management, casts serious
reflections upon those in Wendell
who have opposed the new contract.
Because the undersigned have per-
sonally and as members of the Canal
Users Association Board been active
in this matter, and because of state
ments purported to have been made
by R. E. Shepherd and others con-
nected with the Company, this charge
is, by many of your readers, inter-
preted to involve the undersigned.
We deny absolutely and brand as
an absolute falsehood the charge that
any one of us ever directly or indi-
rectly asked any position of the
Company, or even intimated that we
wished or would accept employment
of any kind at their hands.
We therefore demand that you and
Mr. Shepherd retract this statement,
or publish the names of those against
whom you make this dirty insulting
imputations Respectfully,
r. v. Wilcox,
H. E. Barrett.
VIM. Tiss.
j. F. McBurney.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-07-30

Next Thursday occurs the second
count in our popular voting contest
and from appearances the result will
show some marked changes In the
standing of the contestants. Our
subscription books show a marked
increase the past few weeks, and the
demand for the merchants coupons
shows that much intrest is being TAX
en-. Don't fail to ask for these cou-
pons and get your votes in before 6
o'clock p. m. next Thursday evening.