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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-09-30
M. E. CONFERENCE
APPOINTMENTS

Rev. A. M. Crabtree pastor of the
Belington Methodist Church, was re-
turned to Belington for another year
by the conference which adjourned at
Petersburg Monday. An interest
ing change in connection with the
West Virginia Conference was the
establishment of new districts. Ell
kins heads new district of which
Rev. H. S. Baumgardner is superin-
tendent.
Rev. L. E. Ressegger is the Buch-
harmon District Superintendent as
formerly.
Rev. Craig is returned to Elkins.
A few of the appointments are as fol-
lows:
BEVERLEY. l.. Bent.
BUCKHANNON-H. C. Howard.
BUCKHANNON, EAST-Clarence
Moore.
BUCKHANNoN, SOUTH-W. G.
Smith.
BUCKHANNON CIRCUIT. Van
Sickel. srEIx4
CAMER0N-A. D. Craig.
CLARKSBURG-W. B. King.
DAVIS-Eugene Weaver.
JUNIOR-C. E. Leatherby.
MEADOWVILLE-D. H. Perkins.
MONTROSE-C. r. Shackelford.
PHILIPPI-C. G. Strader.
PHILIPPI CIRCUIT-W. L. Cheuv-
ront, (s).
PARSONS-E. E. Bissell.
SPENCER. O. Bolton.
SHORT CREEK & WEST LIBERTY
r. o. Phillips.
WEST UNIoN-Gregory Bleakley.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-09-30
w. VA. NATIONAL GUARD
RIFLE TEAM NAMED

CHARLESTON, w. Va, Sept. 25.--
Adjutant General John c. Bond at
noon today announced the personal
of the West Virginia national guard
rife team that will complete in the
national month, as follows:
First Lieutenant Claude Braden,
Parkersburg; Sergeant Ivan d..
Chandler, Huntington; Maj. Heber
H. Rice, Huntington; First Sergeant
Claude A. Stewart, Fairmont; Captain
Benjamin F. Cole, Kingwood; Ser
geant Elem Sawyers, Buckhannon;
First Lieutenant Hamilton, Bogard,
Littleton; Second Lieutenant Law
renee G. Thomas, Littleton; Sergeant
Joseph Watson, Fairmont; Sergeant
Edwin H. Slidmore, Fairmont; Ser
geant Frank B. Glassford, Martins
burg; Sergeant Carl J. Postlewaite,
Littleton; Quartermaster Sergeant
Edward o. Wisely, Buckhannon;
Sergeant Simon Elliott, Spencer;Ser-
geant Ben Johnson, Huntington.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-09-30
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT
Barbour Encampment No. 161 /. o. o.
F., and Belington, Lodge No.
73. I. q. q. r.

Meeting in regular session adopt
the following resolutions Inasmuch
as it has pleased our Creator and Pre-
server to remove from our midst to
the will Of the Almighty.
Brother Keller was an active MEM
Der Of this great Fraternity, and a
Past Grand in the Subordinate and
District deputy Grand Patriarch in
the Encampment, in this capacity he
was recognized as capable and his
place will be hard to fill.
Resolved, That loved and loving
son, brother, husband and friend, had
not died where manhoods morning al
most touches noon, he had not passed
in lifes highway the stone which
marks the highest point, let US hope
he had only taken his burden for
pillow and laid down to rest.
Resolved, That we extend our heart
felt sympathies to the mother whose
burdens has been so great.
To the wife whom he loved, we
bow our heads in sorrow. Mother,
brother and sister we extend the hand
Of fraternity and sympathy
Resolved, That our lodge room be
draped in mourning as token Of our
great loss.
Fraternally,
s. r. McCAMEY.
GRANT GRAHAM,
w. B. HUFFMAN.
COMMITTEES.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-09-30
CAR OF CASO-
Line EXPLODES
FIFTY KILLED IN FLAMES; \
100000 is PROPERTY LOSS
Spark From Workman's Hammer
Wrecks Oklahoma Town.

ARDMORE, Okla, Sept. 27th.-A
spark from a workman's hammer ig-
nited tank car or gasoline here late
today and from the ruins Of two city
blocks, RACED by the resulting explo-
sion and the fires which followed thir-
ty-one bodies had been recovered late
tonight. The property loss is esti-
mated at 100000.
Fifty persons are believed to have
been crushed under the debris of
stores, wholesale houses and the Ard
more railroad station. Search among
the ruins was proceeding methodical-
ly tonight. 81
A score of fire caused by the fam
ing liquid which was thrown for blocks
when the car, which contained $50
barrels Of gasoline, exploded, were
gotten under control after two hours
work. The city was placed under
martial law Immediately.
The explosion wrecked an entire
block Of buildings In the heart of
town. The car owned by the Atchi-
son, Topeka and Santa Fe, was stand
ing near the railroad station. Along
Main street, from the station to the
Whittinston hotel, every building was
demolished and on the opposite side
of the street the plant of Swift and
CO., two-story rooming house and
cafe and other business buildings
were RACED. Over the ruins Of these
buildings and for blocks around the
flaming galoline thrown starting
scores of fires.
AS the terror stricken population
poured into the streets, a black pail
Of smoke settled over the ruins hamp-
ering the work of rescuers and fire
fighters.
Despite the difficulty of reaching
the victims through the jumbled mass
of brick and timber that blocked the
streets, more than 200 injured were
taken from the ruins it was fearde
some of them would die.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-09-30
FOOTBALL SEASON
OPENED LAST SATURDAY

With Wesleyan, last years champs.
numerically beating ST. Francis Col
lsge ut Buclshannor andWest Virginia
University playing thu great u. of
Pennsylvania team 70 a 10 score at
Philadelphia, the football season was
opened for the state. Both Wesleyan
ard West Virginia seem to have much
improved teams over last year and
will undoubtly put up great battle
fer the Championship of the state.
This week West Virginia is playing
Washington & jefferson at Morgan
town and Wesleyan is meeting Wash
ington & Lee at Lynchburg. Next
Saturday, Oct. 9th, Wesleyan plays
Bethany College at Buckhannon in
the first game of the year that will
have any bearing on the Champion
ship.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-09-30

The right to destroy vessels carrying
absolute contraband is, however, re-
served. This assurance produced
favorable effect in official quarters al
though just what now constitutes con-
ditional contraband has yet to be
learned since the list of absolute con-
traband proclaimed by Germany in
retaliation for Great Britian's act
contains nearly all articles heretofore
known as conditional contraband.
That nothing will be done in the
case of j. F ]. Archibald, the Wash
ingtonian, who was arrested in Fall
mouth, England, with letters destined
for the Austrian government. until
copies of all the letters found on him
hav been examined at the State Depart
ment, seems very probable. Mr.. Archi-
bald, who has returned to this coun-
try, considers it wiser to remain in
New York until the governments at
titude toward him has been fixed.
Analysis Of the retirements from
Congress shows that in the House,
every important craftsmanship will be
held by amember from the South.
The South, of course, is entitled to
her share of power, but would it not
be better at this time, when the inan-
cial as well as the military destiny of
the nation hangs in balance, to have
the power more evenly distributed.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-09-30
GREAT BRITAIN
YIELD TO U. S.
American Owned Goods Held in Neu-
trail Ports to be Allowed to
Move at Once-The Most
Important Concession
Made BY Great
Britain Since
The War Began

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24.-Cable-
grams received by the state depart
ment from ambassador Page at Lon
don during the last "a hours disclose
that Great Britain has yielded to the
demand of the United States that
American owned goods held in neutral
ports by the British order in council
should be allowed to come through at
once.
This is regarded as the most i'm
portant concession made by Great
Britain to United States commerce
since the beginning of the war. Off
Gals here are of the opinion that
Great Britain evidently does not care
to remain longer in the attitude of
obstructing this class of commerce,
and at the same time asks favors
of citizens of the United State.
According to information direct to
the state department from the British
foreign office Great Britain has en-
powered the British embassy at Wash
ington to receive affidavits and other
proofs and the action taken by the
embassy will be final.
The result obtained in due primarily
to very strong representations made
to Great Britain by acting secretary
of state Polk about three days ago.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-09-30
WASHINGTON NEWS.
(By Albert w. Hyre, Washington

Senator Stone of Mo-, has advised
President Wilson to call an extra ses-
sion of Congress. The President is
awaiting the consensus of opinion of
other democratic senators before de-
Gliding whether on to call an exrta
session. 1t is probable that he will
reach decision within week, and if
there is an extra session, it will be
called for about October Is.
Germany is anxious to preserve
peace with the United States, but is
not allowing her public at home know
that mater is regarded as of any con-
sequence.
Mr.. Bryan called on President Will
son last week for the first time since
his resignationa Secretary of State.
He was greeted as he left the White
House by asmall army of newspaper
men, but he refused to disclose the OBJ
ject of his visit or the subject of his
talk with the President. He rode to the
White House in an electric coupe on
the door of which were the initials
III. S. B." Mr.. Bryan said he bought
the machine second hand. The cut
glass flower vase inside was adorned
by four withered daisies, but doves
of peace and similar emblems were
missing. He was generally mum
about verifying except that he would
be glad if the reporters would assist
him in renting his Washington home.
1t was later authoritively learned
that Mr.. Bryan to ask the President,
if the Nebraskan's proposed trip to
Europe on peace mission of his own
was likely to embarass the admins
tration because of his former connec-
ton as Secretary of State. He was
assured that it would not.
The United States has refused to
take any steps toward securing a
safe passage home for Mr. Dumba
until the Austrian government has
replied to the American request that
the Ambassador be recalled. A reply
from Vienna is expected within the
next few days. The Austrian Ambassa-
dor has requested of his government
that he be recalled to leave. Whether
this government will be satisfied if
Austria carries out Mr.. Dumba's re-
quest has not been determined by the
State Department.
It is very significant that Germany
has given strict orders to her sub
marine captains to permit ships to
escape rather than run the risk Of
error in all cases where the intentions
of tn liners are in doubt.
Mr.. Henry Ford of automobile fame
has conferred with the Presidnt and
the Secretary of Navy with regard
to plans for furthering the cause of
peace, and the possibility of perfect
ing gasoline motos TO use in submar-
ines. Mr.. Ford plans to take trip
in submarine to see just how they
are operated while under water. He
said he was strong for peace, and was
willing to use his experience and
knowledge of gas motors in any plan
that would keep this country out Of
war. He expressed his belief that
by making engines Of war more ter
rible, the possibilities of war would be
lessened.
In new note to the United States
| Germany formal assurance that
American vessels carrying condition
al contraband will not be destroyed
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-09-30
THE BARBOUR COUNTY
MERCANTILE REVIEW

c. M. Compton and B. H. Britton, of
Huntingtown have compiled Mer-
camille Review of Barbour county and
are out delivering them to the sub
cribers. It is the intention to place
copy in every home.
The typesetting and presswork was
done at the plant of The Progressive.
The business relations with these
gentlemen were very pleasant.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-09-30
THE ALLEGHENY CLUB

The scenery around the Club
is beautiful now as the trees are
changing their coat of green for
red, gold and brown which mix
ed with the evergreens makes a
beautiful picture. Both small
and large game been very plen-
tiful. Several focks Of wild
turkey, five deer one large bear
have been near the Club the past
week, and innumerable squirrels
and ruffied grouse.
L. C. Hetrick and family and
]. G. Grey and family are camp
ing at the Hunters Lodge for
two weeks. They have been very
successful hunters, returning
each time with large bags of
squirrels.
DR.. Randolph ]. Hersey, wife
and daughter, Miss Nancy, Of
Wheeling, w. Va, are register
ed at the Club for a two weeks
stay.
Mr.. w. H. Cackley, of Romeo
verte, w. Va, and Mr.. A. S.
Cackley, of Clinton, ILL.,, were
visitors at the Club the past
week. Both are old men and
pioneers of Pocahontas County.
They were highly pleased with
such a fine Club House.
Mrs. j. w. Goodsell, Misses
Gayle and Virginia Goodsell and
Master Glenn Goodsell of Dur
bin, w. Va, and Mrs. J. L. Hoff-
man. Jr., and Mr.. Joe Chaddoett
of Wheeling, w. Va, motored
down from Durbin for dinner
at the Club on Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Josiah Steven
son and son and Miss Elmira M.
Titzel of Pittsburg, Pa, spent a
part of the past week at the
Club. They expect to return
for a longer stay later in the
season.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Echols, of
Marlinton. w. Va, and Mrs.
Florence Humphreys and Mr.. A.
I. Reynolds of New York City,
motored up from Marlinton and
took lunch at the Club on SUM-
day.
S. S. Shuder and wife, Miss
Gladys Snuder, Master James
Rayne and Mrs. w. +. Shuder,
of Covington, Va, spent Sunday
at the Club.
DR.. and Mrs. w. A. Hammer,
Miss Katheryn Graham, J. 3.
Mathews, wife and children took
lunch at the Club. Sunday, re-
turning to Cass that evening.
w. ]. Abbott, wife and child,
of Marlinton, w. Va, took lunch
at the Club Sunday and spent
the day.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-09-30
J. w. ROBINSON DIED TO-DAY.

A message was received here to-
day stating that ]. w. Robinson, of
Preston county was dead. He was
the father of v. B. Robinson, the
mail carrier on route three. He was
past " years old. Funeral services
will be held Sunday at Kingwood.
Mrs. Robinson and daughter, Iona
other relatives and friends will leave
Saturday to attend the funeral.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-09-30
Barbour County, West Virginia
Wdeawake Industrial Centers The Most Famous Live Stock and Farming
Country Business Interests the Hands Hustmg Progressive Men,

Country Business Interests the Hands Husdmg Progressive Men,
fa o al county presents to the
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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-09-30

Rev. A. M. Crabtree, who has
been reassigned to the Belington
charge will pdeach at the First
M. E. Church, Sunday, Oct, 8,
at 10:45 A. M, and 700 P. M.
All Methodists and friends are
expected to be present. Sunday
school $3.50 A. NJ, Epworth
League $50 P. M, Sunday
school board 800 P. M.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-09-30

w. /. Booth, of Shinnston, was
called here today on account SER
ious illness Of his mother, Mrs.
John Booth.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-09-30
A PRIZE

/ will give one years subscription
to The Progressive to the one ex-
hibiting the largest Acorn Pumpkin
at the Street Fair to be held at Phil
ippi, Oct. 6, Z, and 9th. Come on
with your pumpkins.
FRED. E. THOMPSON.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-09-30

John Carpenter, of Arden, is
here working in H. A. McCoy's
place as telegrapher.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-09-30
Fraternally,
S. r. McCAMEY.
GRANT GRAHAM,
w. B. HUFFMAN.
Commit

Misses Beulah Ballah and Al
verta OFT, who are attending
school at Broaddus spent Sun
day here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benz. Holbert,of
Valley Bend were here Sunday
visiting their daughter, Mrs. A.
J. Stalnaker.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-09-30

Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Keyser,
and children and Miss Dorothy
D. Jones visited relatives in
Fairmont, Saturday.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-09-30

Mr.. and Mrs. R. C. Boyles, Of
Philippi have moved in the
Findley property on Grim Ave.
Mr.. Boyles is employed by C.. M.
Elliott & Co.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-09-30

There will be an old time
social singing at the LOG
Church, Oct. 8, / 80 P. NJ, will
use Harmonic Sacras. All
come.
Street & Teter.
The Brinkley argus., 1915-03-19

Mrs. E. Fowler has returned from a visit to Prairie county relatives.
 Ben Staggs, is planning the levees for Frank Garner at Marvell to plant rice.
 T. J. Brickell was called to Cotton Plant Monday to embalm the body of John Fogarty for shipment to Nebraska.
 If there is anything more tempting to the appetite than a plate of Miley's delicious yams, it is hard to figure out. J. H. Miley, who lives 8 miles south of Brinkley on the Military road evidently has a soil which is peculiarly adapted to the yam, as Miley's yams are about the most delicious of any sweet potato that is ever placed on the Brinkley market. Ask for Miley's yams.
The Brinkley argus., 1915-03-19
Road Bill Signed

The Monroe County Road I'm provement District No. as pro- vided for in Senate bill No. 146 was signed by Gov. Hays on Wednesday and in a few hours the Commission composed of Harold Stillwell, Benj. Emmons, Elmo Clancy. J. fl. Waldrop and R. J. Torry met and organ ized by electing Elmo Clancy, Chairman and Benj. Emmons, Sec'y. The commission propose to have a detailed statement pre- pared by practical road builder showing cost of building the roads, assessment required per acre, etc.
The Brinkley argus., 1915-03-19
Among the Farmers

Keevil, Ark, Mar. 16, 1915. Editor Argus:
 1t seems to be certainty that there will not be as much cotton planted in this county this year as last year which no doubt is a step in the right direction.
 In Keevil township much hay and other feed stuff will be planted. A good acreage has already been planted to, les pedeza. Sudan grass will be tried out by several here this year. The writer has already purchased 150 lbs. of choice Sudan seed to be drilled by diff ferent parties.
 All having lespedeza in the Allendale neighborhood Ia t year found it so good that most of them planted more this sea- son.
 In determining to diversity crops no farmer should loose sight of the question of better roads as the two go hand in hand. No one can raise varie- ty of crops and market them at a profit without first having a road that is passable at all sea- sons of the year. I think it be- hooves every land holder in the north end of the county to care fully think over the proposition to build permanent roads under the bill recently passed by the legislature and if found practi- cal, support it with their vote.
 Wm. J. Johnston
 County Cor. U. s. Dept. of Agriculture.
The Brinkley argus., 1915-03-19
Educational Column

MONROE COUNTY TEACHERS
 On Friday, March 18th, the Monroe County Teachers Asso- citation will convene at Brinkley for a one-day session. Every teacher in the county is urged to be present. It does not matter whether you are teaching in this county now or not. If you ex- pect to teach in this county, you are urged to be present and to take part in the discussion of such school problems as may come before the body. A full attendance is desired and ex- pected.
 Arrangements have been made with the Secretary of the State Teachers Association to enroll
 
 at this time as many teachers as care to enroll. So come pre- pared to enroll. The enrolment fee is one dollar. All those who enroll will receive free the pro- ceedings of the State Teachers Association. This book alone is worth the enrolment fee. x
 The directors of all schools in session have been requested to close such schools and allow full pay for March 26th and April 8, 9 and 10.
The Brinkley argus., 1915-03-19
Ordinance No. 166

AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN
 ORDINANCE TO MAKE CITY
 MARSHAL STREET CoMM1S-
 sIoNER.
 Sec. l Be it enacted by City Council of City of Brinkley that the City Marshal of the City of Brinkley shall work persons sub ject to street work at time designated by Improvement Committee.
 Sec. 2 That City Marshal shall oversee and direct the working of persons warned to work streets as directed by Improvement Committee.
 Sec. 3.-That City Marshal shall receive $1.50 per day for actual time put in.
 Sec. 4.-That City Marshal shall work all convicts on streets upon order of Mayor and I'm. provement Committee. Said convicts to be worked by Marshal without extra compensation.
 Sec. 5.-All ordinances or parts of ordinance in conflict with this ordinance be and are hereby repealed and this ordinance be in force from and after it's pass age. Attest:
 H. L. Brickell. City Clerk
 Jas. Grant, Mayor. Passed Mar. 16, 1915.
 Tell 'em you saw It In the Aress
The Brinkley argus., 1915-03-19
NO LOOKING BACK IN BRINKLEy
New Evidence Constantly
 Being Published

Since the long succession of Brinkley reports were first pub- lished in the local press there has been no lookipG back. Brink ley evidence conekdles to pour in, and - better stiIl hose whose reports were fi1st published many years ago, verify all they said in a most hearty and un- mistakable way. Read the ex- perience of Mir. J. M. Smith, blacksmith, Baxter & Main Sts.; Brinklev. He says:
 My kidneys were rot acting as they should and 1 suffered from pain across my back. l used two boxes of Doan's Kid ney Pills and they gave me prompt relief. l have never felt those awful pains in my back as much since. My former endorse ment still holds good, and you may continue to use it.
 Price Soc. at all dealers Don't simply ask for kidney remedy-get Doan's Kidney Pills tn e same MT. Smith had. Foster Milburn Co. Props, Buffalo. N. Y.
The Brinkley argus., 1915-03-19
Last Nights Burglars


 The early risers discovered this morning a mass of broken plate glass on Cypress St.. in front of Brown Shoe Store where burglars had complete ly smashed the front door. Suit cases, shoes. trousers, overalls, etc, were stolen.
 The blood hounds were put on the trail and trailed as far north as the Cotton Belt coal schute where they refused to go any farther.
 No arrests have been made. Tell 'em you saw It In the Argue
The Brinkley argus., 1915-03-19
S.. I. A. Meeting

 The s. 1. A. held it's regular meeting last Friday afternoon at the High School building. The Cotton Social" planned at that time has been indefinite ly postponed on account of the "Spinsters' Convention" which will be held here shortly. Of course everyone will be going to that. Further announcement will be made as to time and place.
 Press Cor.