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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-11-18

All at once a liking for little
boleros is making itself felt in the
speciality shops that deal in waists,
and in the departments of the stores
that deal in everything women want
or imagine they want. And the sup
ply of small Jackets that has sprung
into evidence includes those made of
lace, of net, of sheer fabrics, of silk
and of yarns
A little jacket of batiste is shown
in the picture. 1t is designed to be
worn over a light-colored evening
gown or afternoon gown. but for the
purpose of bringing out the pattern 1t
is photographed over dark street
Dress 1t fits the figure rather snugly,
with shaped underarm seams. and has
high turnover collar at the back.
A very fine pattern in eyelet embroid-
cry trims the bottom, and narrow
edging of filet lace Is stitched on all
the edges of the jacket.
Silk muslin, crepe de chine, Georg-
cite crepe, and chiffon, as well as the
metal gauzes, suggest themselves for
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-11-18
JOHN M'GRAW HUNTS TALENT
Manager Of New York Giants Draw
ing Up Plans and Specifications
for Championship Team.

John j McGraw has assembled two
championship teams since he took
command of the Giants just about
thirteen years ago, and he is now
drawing up plans and specifications
for third. He does not expect to
have it next season, but is building
for winner in 1917.
McGraw saw the best team he ever
had lose its punch the year after it
won worlds championship. The 1905
Giants, with Matthewson and McGin-
nifty, were so strong in all departments
of the game that they probably could
have beaten out this years field with
out extending themselves.
Within two years McGraw had an
other team that was good enough to
force che Cubs into post season con-
test to decide the championship, but
it was not until 1911 that he won
the pennant again. Five years elapsed
before the Giants participated in their
second worlds series.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-11-18

Football is rarely associated with
the ancient sports of tennis. golf. run
ming, jumping, weight throwing. wres-
Ting and boxing.
1t is commonly believed that foot
ball Is modern game. But right
there Mr. Averageman fools himself.
Football is an ancient pastime. The
old Teutons are credited with found
ing the game by playing with the
bleached skulls of their enemies. Pre-
urinary practice was first heard of
In Chester. England, where the old
English had sufficiently brutalized the
game to give rise to many adverse
criticisms, fragments of which have
survived to the present day
Legend has it that in 1862. during
the Danish invasion Of England, a
good man of Chester captured Dane,
beheaded him and knocked his head
out into the street to furnish sport
FOR the fellows" The game OF kick
ing the head around the city streets
and even outside the walls OF the an
cient Roman-built city grew in favor.
The exercise was INDUCED in when
ever Chester sport could annex a
Danish head.
But eventually the supply OF Danish
heads gave out. But the sport had
secured strong hold on the exercise
loving Anglo-Saxons and halle OF
leather called a footballe' was substi-
tuted.
The game developed into rough
and tumble scrimmage, and the ball
itself would often lie forgotten for
hours while the excited players
chased one another through alleys and
lanes and, even into the houses OF the
more respectable citizens as results Of
arguments over the rules. It seems
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-11-18

that even before William the Con-
Queror invaded England the inter-
probation OF the football rules was q
much mooted matter. Sconces were
cracked. bones were broken and lives
were lost. Yet the game spread In
favor and, jumping over the interven-
ing centuries is still spreading.
Old Critics Were Bitter.
The modern school OF football
critics, just at the present subdued
minority by reason Of the general sat
isfaction expressed by the public and
press, is not whit more bitter than
Philip Stubbs, literary Briton. who
way back in 1888 raked football OF
that day up and down, over and
across, in the following fashion.
AS concerning football. protest
unto you II may rather be called q
friendie find OF fight than play or
recreation, a bloody and numbering
practice than felony sport or prac-
tice. For dooth not every one lie In
wait for his adversary seeking to
overthrow him and pickle him on the
nose though 1t be on hard stones, or
ditch, or vale, or valley or hill, SO he
has him down and he that can serve
the most OF this fashion Is counted
the only fellow and who but he.
So that by this means their necks
are broken, sometimes their backs.
sometimes their arms, sometimes
their noses gush out with blood, some
times their eyes start out; for they
have the sleights to mix one between
two, to dash him against the heart
with their elbows. to butt him under
the short ribs with their gripped fists,
and with their knees to catch him on
the hip and pickle him on his neck
with hundred numbering devices"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-11-18

The lecture: even II anyone should see
mouse or rat, please restrain your
selves"
Then he began his lecture and told
them all about the strange sights that
SNOWFALL had told about. and every
little while Kit would turn the picture
machine and show the white kitten
rolling a ball
Looks just like him. does it not ~
said one Mrs. Tabby. Il should know
1t anywhere, said another. And when
the lecture was ended Kit and Pun
We're the social lions of the neighbor-
hood
1T was perfectly lovely" said one
kitten.
Yes, said another. ''it was just
like trip on the ocean
When Snowfall rode into the yard
the cats were crowded about Kit and
Pun, telling them how wonderful the
lecture was and how much they en-
joyed it.
SNOWFALL walked toward them to
see what was going on, but no one
noticed him; they were too much in
terested in Pun and Kit.
Finally. one old tabby saw him and
shook hands, or paws, with MIN.
You should have heard your broth
er's lecture on the Golden Sea-. she
said, lit was most interesting. Kit
and Puff are very entertaining kit
tens"
SNOWFALL was too much astonished
to reply. After the kittens and cats
had departed he asked Kit and Pun
what Mrs. Tabby had meant.
We gave lecture on your trip"
said Pun. ITS all very well to see
things, but II is quite another matter
to give an interesting lecture on that
which you have seen, and Kit and
Puff walked away with high heads,
leaving poor SNOWFALL gazing after
them
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-11-18
Dirt Didn't Matter.

A Boston minister tells of little
girl friend of his who one day proud
ly displayed for his admiration a
candy cat
Are you going to eat it," the min
lister asked.
No, sir; it's too pretty to eat. I'm
going to keep it, the little girl re-
piled, as she stroked it with moist
little hand
Several days laterNthe minister saw
her again, and inquired about the cat
A regretful look came into her eyes
It's gone, she sighed. You see.
saved it and saved it. till it got so
dirty that just had to eat it,
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-11-18
sNowHALL's RETURN.
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Kit and Pun sat in the barn door
way when their master drove home
with SNOWFALL You remember he
went to sea and was gone three
weeks
Who is that on the seat with mas
ter?" asked Kit. Il do believe he got
another white cat"
ITS poor Snowbalrs ghost" said
Puff. staring; it looks just like him.
too
SNOWFALL jumped from the wagon
and ran toward the barn.
1T is SNOWFALL, said Kit. Aren't
you dead?" he asked.
i was sure a dog had you this
time" said Puff. Where have you
been?"
mo, dog did not get me- said
SNOWFALL. and | am not dead, as you
can see; have been to sea-" he said.
proudly swinging his tail and holding
his head very high to show his new
ribbon.
ITO see what?' asked Puff.
ITO see whales and water and flying
fish and all the things you see from a
big ship on the ocean. have been on
the Golden Caribbean"
Puff and Kit just stared at him:
they did not understand one word
You have been gone long time. .
said Kit
"Of course | have; 1t takes three
weeks to make the trip
Were you on the water all the
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-11-18
Mailed the Poster on the Fence.

frN'~N @'t~ OSASt vi wv GttSSs
timer" asked Puff, and didn't you get
wet?'
"Of course | didn't get wet said
SNOWFALL. Il was on a big ship; it is
just like house, and you sail right
along on the top of the water
Did you see any fish, asked Kit.
Yes" said Snowfall, they flew on
the deck of the steamer"
Flew" asked both kittens.
Yes, said SNOWFALL, and | saw a
whale, too. You have to travel II you
want to see things you cannot stay
around the farm all your life and
know what there is in the world"
HE gets all the attention., said Kit
as Snowfall walked away. Il wish we
could do something SO people would
notice us, but it is always Snowfall,
and | do not suppose he ever mentions
us to anyone on his travels.
He is being spoiled said Puff,
and / think we are as smart as he is,
only we are more reserved. | have an
idea, if you will help me, and ! am
sure that we can become as famous
as SNOWFALL"
What is it?7 asked Kit. '1'll help
you if l can"
1t is this said Puff I'VE can get
Snowfall to tell us all about his sea
trip again, the flying whale and the
fish and the gold sea and all the other
things, and after we have heard it
enough to remember all of it we'll give
lecture"
Who will come to it?'' asked Kit.
All the cats and kittens in the
neighborhood,' said Puff, and wen
have moving pictures, too
Where will you get them asked
Kit.
Don't you remember the moving
picture machine that masters little
boy had Christmas? He is tired of it
and it is in the closet Well get it,
and there is a picture of white kit
ten rolling ball; well say it is Snow
ball on the ship"
Yes" said Kit; "he said he rolled"
I am sure we will be as famous as
SNOWFALL after we given this lecture.
We will write a notice and nail it
on the fence on the road:
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-11-18
FOOTBALL RANKS WITH
SCIENCE, SAYS TEACHER

Dean Archibald Bouton OF
New Pork university told the
undergraduates OF the depart
ment OF arts and sciences at
chapel exercises that football
was as much a science as any
study In the classroom.
He said in part: I'm the long
run a man who plays football
will develop qualities that will
not only carry him along to sue
cess on the football field, but
also in the classroom and In
after life. Thinking power
stands high in the game OF
business and thinking power in
football is required more this
year than ever before in the his
. tory OF the game, as the new
plays require more thought and
alertness OF mind and muscle
than ever before. The team
that wins Is the team with the
punch, and the football man
who develops the punch will
find 1t a big asset in after life"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-11-18

The Goddess of Fashion appears to
be taking vacation, or perhaps she
has abdicated; at any rate she is is
suing few edicts. We do not hear
thou shalt or thou shalt not" and
are left to do as we please, with a
world Of new designs in hats and
gowns to choose from. They include
many beautiful things.
In the early season there was a
universal vogue for the black velvet
hat. 1t is a becoming thing, this
black velvet hat, but when ninety-nlne
out OF a hundred women wear it 1t
becomes monotonous. The demand
mas swung away to black hats in
plush and velours and to the dark col
ors that look so well with the metal
trimmings and handsome furs and
feathers.
Two hats are pictured here which
are SO good in shape and in design
and in every particular that they may
be chosen with the comforting con
viction that there is nothing better
One is moderately wide-brimmed
model, with lines lifting a little at the
front and little more at the back.
It's small, round crown is concealed by
three soft half-plumes mounted over
it. They are topped by one of those
odd steel ornaments mounted or
stem, which look like nothing on the
earth OF in the air above it. Perhaps
this is d part of their fascination.
A hat OF this kind must be devel-
oped I'M materials Of excellent quality
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-11-18
Motorcycle Watch Holder.

cular can cutter A slot is made in
the side to admit the stem of the
watch. If the watch does not fit snug
ly in the box, paper or cotton may be
packed in tightly to fill up the extra
space. The cover is put on and sold
cred in place, and a piece of metal is
bent as shown and soldered to the
back of the case. The holder is
clamped to the handlebar. An mex
pensiye watch will serve the purpose.
Popular Mechanics.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-11-18
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and will be beautiful in dark-colored
velvet with plumes in shades of the
same color, or in black.
A pretty turban of plush is shown
with broad bow OF wide striped rib
bon poised at the back. 1t appears to
be tied over an odd extension of the
crown, covered with the plush, which
supports it and adds an entirely new
feature to the shape. A MORE rib
bon is used, having dark and light
stripe. There are many color combi-
nations that will be fine for copy of
this model.
With all this collection of varied
styles and influences striving to make
themselves felt, the opportunity for
the individual who knows what to
choose for her own particular style
was never so good. In millinery the
display of pleasing hats is creditaDle
to the many independent designers
who have created them. There is moth
ing startling in the two hats shown
here, and nothing freakish. They rep
resent legitimate types of real mil
linery, with novelty in the handling Of
trimmings to further commend them
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-11-18
Lecture
Oh
THE GOLDEN SEA-
by
Kit and Puff,
With Moving Pictures.

That sounds splendid" said Kit Il
thi1k it is better than going to sea-
The next week, when Snowfall went
to the city with his master, Puff and
Kit nailed the poster on the fence and
by moontime the yard was filled with
cats, big and little, their coats all
slick and shining, for the lecture was
considered quite social event
When they were seated Puff said:
I'VE shall have to make the barn
very dark SO that the pictures can be
seen. and must request the audience
to remain quietly seated all through
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-11-18
He Knew Her.

Mrs. Benton Holme-Im writing an
important letter, Willie, and / want
you to be as quiet as mouse.
Willie Jagged seven)-Say, if | was
a mouse you'd jump up on the tabls
ana boiler blue murder.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-11-18
WATCH HOLDER QUITE HANDY
MotorcycIist Wishing to Keep Track
Of Time Of Day Can Easily Attach
Timepiece to Machine.

A watch holder for motorcycle
can be easily constructed OF small
fiat tin can or box of the kind used
by druggists for salve or powders. A
circular piece, the size of the watch
face, is cut from the cover with cir
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-11-18

more fanciful boleros Fine laces run
with silver or gold threads that out
line the pattern, or the metallic laces,i
will make lovely little jackets and add
new finery by way OF variety to the
evening or afternoon gown or to the
dance frock.
Even an amateur or beginner in
needlework ought to have no trouble
In making one of these fascinating &C
cessories of dress. There are only
two seams to sew at each side, the
shoulder and underarm seam. They
are so short that it will not tax the
patience to fell them by hand. Hand
work is to be recommended for all
these small garments and is impera'
tive when the metal laces are used
If you are considering what to make,
as an acceptable holiday gift for some
friend, the little bolero presents few
difficulties and many charms.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-11-18

Well, He Causes Suspicion.
A girls idea of a coward is man
who attaches importance to the the
DRY that there are germs In kiss.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-15
A Brilliant Soprano

Howell = Miss Carrie Porter
who was heard last week in the Thorn
as Murray concert at Columbus, is
continually commencing herself to
Columbus audiences for her singing of
both sacred and secular songs. She is
a very popular member of the quartet
choir at Broad Street Presbyterian
church and her several appearances in
recital have always won her warm
praise.
In the Murray program she was at
her dramatic best in aria by Leon
cavallo, in which her command of the
Italian diction was delightfully."- dis
tinct and in which the fiexibility and
brilliant color of her soprano were
especially manifest. But the "Sun-
light Waltz Song" by Harriet Ware,
was SO gracefully done and with such
smooth phrasing that it We'd with the
other numbers in excellence.
Here is a singer whom it would be
a pleasure to hear in an entire pro-
gram She has done so much con-
certifying in the South and Middle
West that she is well-fitted for such
work. Her tutelage under Lehman
and other masters, has fitted her nat
ural gifts for the career of an artist,
in which hundreds of her new-made
Columbus friends will be interested.
Columbus Sunday Dispatch.
Miss Carrie Porter is the daughter
of Mrs. Mary Porter of Howell and is
we'll known here for her musical
ability.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-15
How He Got Even

A busy housewife came into the sit
ting-room with a determined look in
her eyes. 81 really shall have to pun
ish those children" she began.
what have they been up to now"
asked the father, looking up from his
newspaper.
"Why, they've made mess of my
sewing-room," explained the wife.
Needles, spools Of thread, scissors
everything has been hidden away in
the most unexpected places. 1t is real
ly exasperating.
In the past summer scientists exca-
waiting ruins near Santa Fe, N. Mex,
have unearthed a number of ancient
houses ranging in age from the time
of the cliff jewellers to late Spanish
days. Numerous relics, including skel-
etons, implements, pieces of pottery,
bones of various animals and perfectly
preserved corn, beans and other seeds,
were discovered. Immense irrigation
or water-storage works built by the
prehistoric inhabitants were also un-
earthed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-15
Illegal Game Shipping

st. Louis-Prosecutio in Michigan
by federal officers for violations of the
laws regarding the shipment
of protected game, are expected. j..
S. Hunter of Washington, ID. c., spec
ial agent Of the game conservation
of the United States bur-
eau of agriculture, is working on sew
eral clues which have been turned in
to federal headquarters.
According to Mr.. Hunter there is a
protected game clearing house" in
Chicago. Shipments of venison, par
trdidge, quail and other game protect
ed by the federal laws and whose ship
ment for sale is forbidden, have been
sent to Chicago in clandestine ways.
Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Mich
gan seem to have been the states
from which most of the game was
procured.
Last week Mr. Hunter held confer
ences with state game officials. Chief
Clerk Charles Hoyt was detailed to as
sist Mr.. Hunter.
1t is expected that before long pros
ecutions in the federal courts in Chi
cago will be commenced.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-15
Washington Memorial

psilanti is fortunate in
having several former students of
Tuskegee Institute among her resi-
dents, and Rev. j. 0. Derrick, who is
one of these, has arranged a memorial
service in honor of Booker T. Wash
ington, which will be held in the Sec
ond Baptist churh, South Hamilton
street, at o'clock Sunday afternoon.
The vested choir Of the Second Bap-
fist church, twenty in number, will
sing two selections, prayer will be Of
fered by Rev. Mr.. Hubanks of Ann
Arbor, and Scripture reading by Rev.
Mr.. Williams Of Windsor, Ont. A
paper by Mrs. Durch of Tennessee, a
former student at Tuskegee; solo by
Theron Kersey of Ypsilanti; and one
by Robert Brooks of Ypsilanti; pap
er by Mr.. Sledge, also former stud
ent of Tuskegee; and closing remarks
on 1.-THE Work of Washington for
Afro-Americans," by Rev. j. o. Der
rick who has personal knowledge of
this subject, will complete the pro-
gram, and all interested are invited to
attend
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-15
Who Owns the Dog


Howell-Byron Wellman had a
hound dog up at his home until recent
ly and Byron claimed to be the law
full and legal owner of said dog. His
father-in-law, Mamie Loree, so he al
leges, went up to his home, recently,
and telling Mrs. Wellman, that the
dog belonged to him took the dog
away with him.
Now Byron did not exactly like that
manner of doing things so he swore
out a warrant against Mamie which
resulted in his arrest on charge OF
larceny. The case was tried before
Justice Roche, Tuesday afternoon, and
a jury of six good men, after listen
ing to the evidence in the case, de-
cided that Mamie had no more claim
TO said dog than a jack rabbit, and
that his action in taking it away was
a case of larceny.
After listening to the verdict of the
jury His Honor saw no other course
open for him but to impose sentence
on Mamie and he fined him $25, or in
case of his refusal to pay the sum as
sessed against him, gave him thirty
days in the county bastile. We have
heard it rumored this morning that
Mamie has decided to appeal the case
TO the circuit court.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-15
Err. Marx Goes To Detroit

Charlotte-Mr. and Mrs. F. F..
Flaherty received a brief note from
Rev. FIR. Marx, the Albion priest who
has supplied st. Mary's Catholic
church here for many years that he is
leaving Albion and this circuit of
churches. In a telephone conserva-
tion with the Republican FIR. Marx
said he had received the appointment
as successor to the late Father Royn-
ane of Assumption church, Detroit,
one of the largest Catholic organiza-
tons in the city, promotion that
means much for FIR. Marx and clear
ly indicates his standing with church
dignitaries. A large school is also
maintained by this parish. FIR. Marx
will begin his new duties at once. He
said he did not know who would be
named for the local vacancy but in
Minated there is some prospect of
Charlotte having a resident priest. FIR.
Marx is beloved by his local parish
toner's who will hear of his going with
deep regret but will rejoice in his good
fortune to be named for such an i'm
portant work. FIR. Marx is a native
of Detroit and has always had long
ing to return to his native city and
now comes the opportunity through
the medium of a promotion probably
greater in influence and prestige that
he had ever dreamed. He asked the
Republican to say that he would al
ways more than welcome his Char
lotte -parishioners and friends to the
parish home in Detroit.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-15
$500 From Ten Acres

Howard City-It would take very
eloquent Demosthenes to convince
Chas. Brunnerof Pierson township,
that modern farming does not pay.
His ten acres of beans yielded over 400
bushels bringing him $3.10 straight
through, or netting him over 5000
He marketed them in Howard City
this week and is now imbued with the
idea that he is about ready for Christ
mas, thank you. Thanksgiving came
too early.