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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-09-16
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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-09-16
Rev. John Mckenzie, County Supt. E.
A. Hunt, Capt. F. p. Rease, Presi-
dent of Board and others gave
Addresses.
About Eighty-three are enrolled

The High School opened Monday
morning at 8 o'clock with a few Sc
lections received by the orchestra, af-
ter which the devotional exercises
were conducted by Supt. j. H. Rohra-
baugh.
The following teachers were intro
duced by Supt. Rohrabaugh: Prof. H.
H. Greene, science teacher, Miss
Louise Boehm, music and art teacher,
Mr.. Percy Kee, commercial teacher.
A number Of the teachers and a
few of the prominent local men adj
dressed the students. Rev. Mckenzie,
principal gave an excellent address in
the way of advising the students, and
expressing his wishes for the co-opera-
ton of the students and teachers.
Prof. Greene gave very inspiring
talk, which was preceded by song,
"West Virginia Hills" lead by Miss
Boehm, the new Music instructor,
following the song County Supt. E. A.
Hunt, gave an interesting address, in
which he wished the teachers and stu
dents the best of success. Mr.. w. w.
Ramsey, one Of the visitors at chapel
also gave very interesting talk. The
orchestra again gave few more of
their selections wh;Sn were very en-
pertaining.
Supt. J. H. Rohrabaugh, after max
ing few remarks about the years
courses introduced the President of
the Board, Capt. F. P. Rease, who
gave an address to the students. He
spoke of the better opportunity the
students now had which he hoped they
would not let slip, and that the course
they had mapped out would fit them
for business as well as College enter
ance.
The remaining period before noon
was taken up by the enrolment of
students. 83 enrolled, the largest
number in the history of the school.
The large enrolment, the new fea-
lures added to the course of study, the
larger number of teachers, the spirit
manifested by the students; all indi-
cate successful year.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-09-16
BELINCTON HIGH SCHOOL
OPENING SESSION
BELINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
ATHLETICS NOTES

On Tuesday evening, Sept. IA, 1915,
the Belington High School boys and
faculty met for the purpose of or
ganizing regular High School Athe-
letic Association.
In view of the fact that there never
has been regular High School Athe-
letic Association, and that the results
of Athletic efforts in the past have
been unsatisfactory to both students
and patrons of the school, it is now
the purpose to so organize and regu-
late matters that B. H. S. will be on
an equal basis with any high school
in the state in athletics. Much en-
thusiasm was shown by the students,
and the prospects are good for state
championship football team.
The following officers were elected:
for President of the Association, Supt.
J. H. Rohrabaugh; Secretary and
Treasurer, Percy G. Kee; Faculty
Manager, H. H. Greene; Manager of
Bootball, Boyd Yoak; Captain, Darl
Yoak.
The Faculty members together with
the Captains and Managers of teams
are to constitute an athletic commit
tee. This committee is to govern
eligibility ola students to formulate
rules of conduct, pass upon schedule,
etc.
The following We're adopted as rule
governing the eligibility of players:
Il A contestant must be a regularly
enrolled pupil of the school he rep
resents and must be doing passing
work in at least three studies at the
close of the week preceding the sched-
uled game. This rule may be waived
at the discretion of the faculty. Such
subjects as music, rhetoricals, military
drills and physical culture not to be
counted as studies.
(2) Any pupil who is under penalty
VI uioCi ipiiHSy VI Whosc CudIdCtcr VI
conduct is such as to reflect discredit
upon the school is not eligible.
(3) The principal or some authoriz-
ed representative shall accompany the
team to all contests, and the princi-
pal shall be ultimately responsible in
all matters in his school which con-
Germ inter-school contests.
az Three days before each contest
the managers of the said teams shall
exchange lists of the men eligible to
play under the terms of this contract,
such lists to be certified to by the re-
spective principals of the high schools
involved.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-09-16
TEACHERS INSTITUTE

Valley district teachers institute
will meet at Sipe School house on
Saturday, Oct. End, 1915, at 1870 P.
M.
l. Song, "Help It On" by institute
2. Busy work for the primary
grades, Cressie Zirkle and Ocie' Tai
bolt.
8. Details about "That First Day.
seating, enrolling and work to I'M
dertake, Avail Durrett.
Allow much time should the teach
er spend toward grading her school
the first day? Mr.. Baker and E. l.
Knight.
5. In what way is the programme
submitted, by Prof Abbey better a.
dapted to our schools than the one
contained in the State Noraml? H. G.
Day.
..6. A definite plan and suggestion
for field excursion, j. o. Thacker.
z. What can we do to better the
physical conditions Of our school
buildings and grounds, A. G.. Hath
away and Miss Nc Dermit.
8. What are. some of the greatest
obstacles confronting the teachers Of
Valley and how shall we overcome
them? Mr.. Kittle and Mr.. Talbot.
This is the first institute of the
year. Every teacher in the district
should be present.
Patrons, come out and get in touch
with the teachers problems and helI
solve them
CULLEN BARTLETT, Pres.
PORTER WARE, Sec.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-09-16

Quite an interest has been shown in
the newly created Commercial De-
partment in the Belington High
School. In this Department regular
work is being given in Bookkeeping,
Shorthand and Typewriting.
Since there are some persons out
side of school who wish to take this
work, and who are employed during
the day night session will be given.
Hours from TOO to $50.
Those wishing to enroll, meet Mr.
Kee at TOO o'clock, Monday evening
Sept. goth, 1915, in the high school
building.
p q KEF
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-09-16
SIDEWALKS

We, the sidewalk committee, wish
to advise the property owners in adj
vance that it is the desire of the COM
mon council of the City of Belington
that all sidewalks be in by October
18th, and any and all sidewalks not
in by that date will be constructed by
the city and charged to the property
owner plus 10 per cent city charges.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-09-16
SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY

There will be Sunday School Rally
at Talbot Church, Valley District
Sunday, Sept. 18th.
10 A. NJ, Sunday School.
II. A.. M. Program by the school.
IL A. M. Basket Dinner.
1:30 P. NJ, Address by ]. F. Brock.
200 P NJ, Address by D. J. Taft.
2:30 P. M. Address by VIM. T.
George.
We hope all who can will attend
this rally as it will be great day for
all interested in Sunday school work.
A. G. HATHAWAY, Supt.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-09-16

The ladies aid society of the NJ. E.
Church will hold pie social and ice
cream supper in the Right building,
corner of Bridge ST., and Grim Ave,
Saturday evening, Sept. 18th.
Everybody come.
COMMITTEE.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-09-16

Chief-of-Police, M. D. Gamer
has made great Improvement
in the streets this week, with
the grader, especially on Brown
Ave, toward Big Run.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-09-16
SOCIAL SINGING

There willbe an old fashioned social
singing at the Sugar Creek Independ-
ence Baptist Church, Sunday Sept.
10, at P. M. All are invited.
STREET & TETER.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-09-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Will Lucas, of
Belmont county, Ohio, are visit
ing relatives and friends at Bel
ington and Elkins, w. Va.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-09-16

Those wishing grades will please
make same known to the Recorder
yor one of this committee at once.
Respectfully,
J. M. BARTLETT,
F. E. THOMPSON,
I. F. RIGHT.
Sidewalk Committee
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-09-16
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Joe Sandridge, Of Audra was
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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-09-16
J. A. VIQUESNEY
FLOYD TETER
B. E. WILMOTH

this 9th day of September 1915
W.B. RECTOR,
Notary Publ
My expresJan.. 10, 1920
New Britain herald., 1915-12-18

best man and the bride will be at tended by Miss Mary Ventura.
 Briefs.
 Miss Juanita Field of WorthingtOn ridge is entertaining the Misses Fanny Hazen, of Hanover, N. H., Mar cia Beebe of Melrose, Mass, Ida An- druss of Yonkers, N. ", and Mrs. George Wood of Dayton, Ohio. All were college classmates of Miss Field and will be present at the marriage of Miss Field to Walter Wells, which will be solemnized at the Field homestead Tuesday.
 The masquerade given by the Acorn football team last night for the bene- fit of Thomas BrignOla was well at- tended and a, neat sum was realized for the player, who is suffering from a broken leg. The injury was re- ceived while at practice.
 Final rehearsals for the entertain ment of the Improvement society of the kensington Grammar school were held yesterday. The program will be carrier out on Monday evening in St. Paul's Parish hall.
 The Kensington Mems Lyceum will hold a debate on: Resolved: That the methods introduced by Warden Osborne in New York are better than the methods commonly practiced," in in the Kensington Methodist Episco- pal church, Monday evening" John Emerson and B. P. Moore will argue for the affirmative while c. F. Lewis and Earl Lewis will uphold the nega- tive. The general public is cordially invited to attend.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-18
Berlin News STATE BOARD RAISES GRAlNDLlS7$600,000 A foVnspeople Indignant Over h.
 creased Assessment THIRD SUCCESSIVE INCREASE Town Team Restores Mother to Her Children-Mrs. Hills Unable to !, Reach Home-PromotiOns at Paper Goods Plant-Church News.
THIRD SUCCESSIVE INCREASE

There was much indignation in town this morning when it became known that the state board of equal ization had boosted the grand list pre- pared by the assessors $600,0OO. Town Clerk Shaw received a communication from State Tax Commissioner William H.. Corbin that the town will be as- sessed the extra amount on this years tax. This is the third successive raise by that board in the last three years and it makes a total increase in the grand list of the town $2,1OO,0OO. As in previous years it is probable a pro- test will be made but the residents are not sanguine of the outcome.
 The feeling in town is that the smaller towns are being made the butts of the boards raises. The law states the assessors of a town should make their assessments on the full valuation of the property. Evidently kthe equalization board does not think tthis is being done here for every year there is raise. It is said there has mot been enough building or many i'm fproyements made in this town to war rant the continual increases by the board and it is probable a strong pro- test will be made when the relief board meets. Yesterday the board notified Town Clerk Robert c. Usher, of Plainville that it had reduced the increase of that town by $50,00O and many of the townspeople think the same might be done here.
 Becomes Snowbound.
 First Selectman Gibney received a telephone call from New Britain last night and woman in that city in
 formed him Mrs. Mary Hills of this place was becoming hysterical over her inability to reach her children. Mrs. Hills is housekeeper for Thomas Gilbert, Civil war veteran, who lives in the last house in Berlin near the Southington line under the mountains flMonday Mrs. Hills left for New Brit ain to do some shopping and while she was there the storm came up and as a result she could not reach her gshome As there is no telephone in EtheGiilbert house, there was no means aof communicating with her children, Ewho were with the old man. The children are two and four years old. Mrs. Hills came to Kensington Thurs day and started to walk, but the walk ling was so bad she could not com plete her journey, so she returned to a friends home in the Hardware city. $Selectman Gibney, realizing the terri kble sstrain on the woman, had the Flown sleigh meet her at the Kilby Rhouse this morning when she alighted Efrom the trolley and took her to the Harms of her loved ones
 Dog Kills Poultry.
 selectman Gibney received conn
New Britain herald., 1915-12-18

Irving and Mrs. Elton, it is said that Mrs. Garter and Elton have been seer in each others company on various occasions and that they apparently continued warm friends. After their cases had been disposed of yesterday the couple left the court room to- gether, their counsel, Noble E. Pierce, previously having whispered to them that they should remember they were not divorced until they re- ceived papers signed by the judge. Then" he said, you can go ahead.'' While the lawyers statement was of course ambiguous except to those whom it concerned, others who over- heard his remarks interpreted them to be warning against too nasty we'd ding.
 For several months Mrs. Carter is said to have been living with her son in Torrington. The Herald was un- able to locate her today.
 According to Judge George w. Klett of New Britain, Carter's father who is prominent in local manufacturing circles tol dhim that the defendants in the divorce actions were aware of the suits but they had no desire to of fer a contest. MT. Carter also told the lawyer that he knew the where abouts of his son but did not wish to divulge it at this time. Elton and Mrs. Carter denied in court that they knew where their erstwhile spouses are now located.
 The granting of the decree will now make it possible for the missing soul mates to get married and Plainville friends today expressed the belief that hoxy 1orr 1i10 hoi, as possible. There is considerable speculation here as to whether they will return to Plainville, now that they have nothing to fear from the law,
 Carter was associated with his fath- til he ran away with his friends wife and it is thought that in the event of his second marriage he will bring his new bride here, where they will make their home.
 Developm ents in the case seeming ly are awaited with eagerness by the friends of the two families and they look forward to a strengthening out of the marital tangle in which they have been involved for over a year by a double wedding.
 Make Trolley Co. Pay.
 Despite repeated promises made by the representatives of the Connecticut company regarding the removal of snow thrown in piles on the highways when the trolley lines were re-opened after Mondays storm, the manage ment has not as yet made an effort to level the hills and the patience of Se lectman Johnson is about exhausted as a result.
 It is been the custom for the com pany to remove from the highway tn e snow taken from it's tracks after big storms although occasionally the has authorized the town to do the work, the trolley people re- 1mburslng it for whatever expense 1t was put to.
 Despite the shrinkage in the snow hills which attending the rain and
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New Britain herald., 1915-12-18

plaint from a foreigner residing on the Arthur place in Beckley that four ducks and three geese belonging to him had been killed by dogs Thurs day. After he saw Mrs. Hills safely to her home near the Southington noun tain, he journeyed to Beckley and eff fected a settlement with the com plainant.
 Changes at Paper Goods.
 Several changes have been made at the Rmerican Paper Goods company the American Paper Goods company which will go into effect Monday morning. Robert Christy, who has been employed in the office, has re- signed his position and will leave for New York, where he will take over the management of the Christy I'm porting company. The Christy con- cern is importers of silk. It was founded by MT. Christy's father, who died last June. Bernard P. Moore, who has been foreman of the hand folding department, will be promoted to MT. Christys position and. will be succeeded by Harry McKeon, who is at present foreman of the clasp room. Thomas Pagan will take charge of the
 
 tion in the shipping department.
 Bank Gets Judgment.
 Judge Joseph P. Futile in the su- perior court yesterday granted foreclosure Judgment in the case of the Berlin Savings bank against Nich- olas Nader on property located on Wildwood and Market streets, New Britain. The property consists of a six family house and cottage. The mortgage and accrued interest total $5,1S9.97. There are four other mort gages on the property. The third Monday of January was fixed for the owner of the equity to redeem and subsequent days for those who have claims against the property. Francis Deming, treasurer of the bank, testi- fled at the hearing.
 Kensington Methodist Church.
 Rev. E. M. Pickop, pastor. Services at 1O:45 a. m. and p. m. tomorrow. The pastor will preach. Morning subject "A Child's Way" In the eve- ming the closing address will be given in the series "The Worlds Guest"
 Berlin Congregational Church.
 Rev. s. A. Fiske, pastor. Morning worship at 1O:45 o'clock. Sermon by the pastor, Rewards of Merit.'' Sunday school will convene at noon The Junior Christian Endeavor so- ciety will meet in the afternoon at 3 o'clock. The Senior Christian En- deavor society will meet in the eve- ming at 6,30 o'clock. Miss Annette Savage will be the leader and the topic is How the Phophesy of the Angels May Come True.''
 St. Paul's R. c. Church.
 Rev. J. c. Brennan, pastor Mass will be celebrated at St. PauPs church, Kensington, at o'clock and at the Sacred Heart church, East Berlin at 10 o'clock.
 Kensington Congregational Church Rev. Carleton Hazen, pastor Morn ! ing worship at 10:45 a. m. The pas tor will preach. Subject, "The Gift of Gods Love-" Sunday school will convene at- noon. The Christian En- deavor society will meet at o'clock. The subject for discussion will be How the Phophesy of the Angels May Come True"
 The Christmas tree of the Sunday school will be held next Thursday evening.
 Prata-DeVivO. Dominica Prata and Miss Rosina DeVivo of Kensington will be mar ried by Rev. J. C. Brennan, pastor of St. PauPs Roman Catholic church, kenslngton, Monday; morning at o'clock. Dominica. Ventura will be
New Britain herald., 1915-12-18
WEDDING BELLS TO
 FOLLOW DIVORCE :?
E. H. Elton and Mrs. Carter Will
 Marry Soon, Dame Rumor Says
EL0PERS MAY NOW RETURN

End Troubles of Two Families--Make
 Conn. Go. Pay for Snow Removal
 While it was impossible to locate Edwin H. Elton at his home in Bristol today to get denial or confirmation of the report that he is soon to weI Mrs. Esther Johnson Carter, who se- cured a divorce from her unfaithful husband, Irving B. Carter, in the su- perior court yesterday at the. same time that a decree was given to Elton, severing the matrimonial knot which bound him to Veronica Stone Elton, it was learned from a semi-official source that the couple have made plans to marry when the formal mo- tice of their divorces is sent to them.
 At MT. Elton's home, it was said that he was attending to his business as usual today and probably would not return to the house before night. Asked concerning the correctness of the report the young woman answer ing the phone declared that she had no information to give on the sub- ject.
 The Carters and Eltons had been on intimate terms for a number of years and since the sensational elopement of
New Britain herald., 1915-03-05
''LONERGAN NOT TO
 BLAME" DELANEY
Delay Caused in This City, Says Law
 yer Who Is Recommended for A the Postmastcrsflip

"Congressman Lonergan twas not responsible for the delay. in recon- mending a postmaster for New Brit ain.''
 This statement was made this af- ternoon by Attorney w. F. Delaney, who has been recommended for the office. MT. Delaney declined to en- large on the statement other than to say that the fault was of {. purely local character.
 Mr. Delaney returned 1sst night from Washington, where he met a number of high post office department authorities. He confirms ihe state ment in yesterdays Herald that he will take the office under Q recess ap- pointment by President Wilson and will serve four years from the date of his confirmation by ti1e senate next fall
New Britain herald., 1915-03-05

Rumor Says That Theatcr .'mploye Is About to Sue Restaurant Owner.

It is being reported about the city that Patrick O'Mara, employed by P. s. McMahon at Keeness theater, is about to bring suit against Joseph Demarco who conducts a restaurant on the Arcade.
 Friends state that the only trouble is that MT. O'Mara has beeu obliged to warn Demarco against harboring his wife at his resta urart and selling liquor to her. Yesterday, however, a well known sheriff visited the restaur- ant keeper to see if he was ready to make a settlement.
 Patrick O'Mara has engaged Kirk ham & Cooper to bring action against Demarco for alienation of a fife ections, alleging that the restaurant has lured his wife to his resort on the Arcade where he supplies her plentifully with liquor. MT, O'Mara and his wife have separated and the former is now selling off the family furniture.
New Britain herald., 1915-03-05
SLIGHT EAR RTHQUAkE SHOCK
 FELT IN CENTRAL ITALY
Tuscany and Other Sections Shaken-No Fatalities Re-
 corded-Little Damage.

Florence, via Rome, Mar 5.-A slight earthquake shock lasting four seconds, which was felt in Tuscany and other sections in the central part of Italy at 7:56 30 o'clock last night, caused no fatalities and but little ma terial damage, according to reports re- celved here from various points where the earth tren1or was observed. A panic was caused among the people in the district where the shock was felt as it was feared that it might presage a repetition of the recent disaster in the AbbruZZi district
 The tremor was accompanied by subterranean rumblings.
 Reports from Tuscany and a DOT tion of the Emilia region say the shock was felt everywhere in those sections with more or less severity At Pisa there were two shocks, both undulatory, from the north to the south and attended by underground rumblings. Many of the residents of tho city rushed to the celebrated cathedral fearing the effect of the shock upon the leaning tower