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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-04-22
FAIRFIELD CENTER

J. D. Jones is on a trip to ProYl-
dence, r. |. and Boston
An egg was laid by one of Mrs. Al
fred Guliver's K. |. r. hens last week
measuring 81 inches round length
wise and 6R inches around the cen
ter.
Harold Howe of Oakland was home
Sunday with his auto, taking relatives
to ride.
Mr.. Nelson of Shawmut visited his
sister Mrs. Susan Nye and daughter
Hattie last week.
Edwin Allen is expected home from
So. Lancaster Mass. this coming
week.
Sprague Taylor is on the sick list.
her son S. l.. Allen and family in
| Clinton.
Fred Shirley was down from Lin
coin a few days looking after his
farm. He is expected this week with
span of horses.
Geo. w. Steward had his garden
plowed the 18th and planted peas.
Victor Grange held their regular
meeting April 18th the program of
the evening was in charge of the
men. They gave a fine minstrel
show. The next meeting will be
May LIST The ladies will furnish the
program. Four judges will decide
which is the best The winners will
be guests at supper prepared by the
losers.
A son was born recently to the wife
of Milton Young. Name Llewellyn
Russell
j. E. Allen is stopping with his
daughter Mrs. Nellie Clifford of Bow
doinham. He is on the sick list.
Alfred CULVER is making repairs
on his buildings.
ST. ALBANS
c. j. Worthen left Monday morn
ing on business trip to Boston, Mass
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Hanson of
Newport visited her mother Mrs F.
M. wilkins Sunday Mrs wilkins is
slowly recovering from a severe at
tack of pneumonia.
A sewing bee for the family of
Foster Brooks, who recently lost their
home by fire, was held at the Grange
Hall. last week
AS Fred Brown was burning brush
Monday, the fire got beyond control
and spread close to the buildings, ere
it could be subdued by the aid that
was hastily summoned.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jeptha Lowell well
coined little son to their home
April 8th
There Is steady demand for pota-
toes which are being shipped through
the Farmers Union. mostly to points
In New York.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-04-22

harles Lane is very i'll with double
and is not expected to re-
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-02-18
MRS. MARY HACK DIES.

Readers of the Progressive will re-
member that some time ago the home
of William Hack was robbed at
which time he and his mother were
badly beaten by these robbers. Mrs
William, as our readers know, trav-
eled quite distance after receiving
painful injuries. Since that time she
has been under the care of physicians
who have been administering to her
daily. Owing to her advanced age
death resulted from the excitement
caused by the robbery, superinduced
by complication of diseases.
This gentle lady passed into the
Great Beyond last evening. Right
Bros, the undertakers of this city,
were called upon to prepare the body
for burial, interment of which will
take place tomorrow at the family
burying ground.
Mrs. Mary Hack was highly re-
spected in the vicinity in which she
lived, and her demise is regretted by
all her friends.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-02-18
PHILIPPI ROUTE 8.

Philippi, Feb 17.--Mr. and Mrs.
Opha Polling moved from Elkins to
their farm near here one day this
week.
Miss Lucille Board was visiting at
J. L. Thompson's last Saturday night
and Sunday.
Miss Nora Bolton was the guest of
Miss Altha Phillips last Saturday and
Sunday.
The pie social at the Silent Grove
school house last Saturday night was
largely attended.
Willis Lantz, Jr., has been very
sick for few days.
Walter Huntington went back tc
Grafton last Sunday where he has a
position.
H. A. Williamson spent Saturday
night and Sunday visiting friends in
and around Belington.
Doyle Phillips was pleasant caller
at j. j. Polings last Sunday evening
Dorsey Strawderman was at John
Boards last Sunday evening on spe-
cial business.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-02-18
PINE RIDGE.

Pine Ridge, Feb. 17-Mr. and Mrs.
P. P. Lake returned home on last
Friday evening from Elk City, where
they had been visiting their daughter
Mrs. Clay Stalnaker.
Mrs. Edith Lantz returned home
last Friday evening from Calhoune,
where she had been visiting friends
and relatives
Mr.. Wyatt Polling and sister, Miss
Ruth, were at J. w. Stalnaker's last
Saturday night and attended the pie
social at Silent Grove.
Mr.. Charley Lantz started on his
way to Clarksburg today on business.
Mr.. and Mrs Chnton Boyles spent
Saturday and Sunday in Taylor-co.,
visiting Mr. Oliver Wolfe.
Mr.. Charles Poster, who has been
indisposed with rheumatism for some
time is improving slowly.
On last Thursday evening Mr.. and
Mrs. jesse Booth entertained a NUM-
Der of friends by making candy and
taffy. The evening was pleasantly
spent. At late hour the happy
crowd departed, and met the follow
ing night for the same purpose-eat
ing candy.
Miss Madge Edna Polling was visit
ing W. P. Stalnaker's last Saturday
night and Sunday.
Sunday School at the Eureka
church every Sunday at 1880 a. m.
Mr.. Ed Lantz and wife were visit
ing Mrs. Elizabeth Posten on last
Sunday.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-02-18
SAYS DAYTON WAS SEVERN


PARKERSBURG, w. Va. Feb. 13.--
The circumstances attending the res
ignation of the late Judge John X.
Jackson from the bench of the Fed
eral Court for the Northern district
of West Virginia appeared today in
the testimony before the sub-commit-
tee here to investigate the official con-
duct of Judge A. G. Dayton, of the
same court.
John T. McGraw, Democratic Ma
tional Committeeman for West Vir-
ginia, testified that Judge Jackson and
he were personal friends and knew he
intended to resign. John H. Holt, an
attorney, refused to say positively
whether or not Judge Dayton or the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad had taken
any active part in forcing the resig-
nation of Judge Jackson.
Questions put to George w. John
son, also an attorney, concerning q
trip to Washington about the time
that Judge jackson rendered his res
| ignation brought out nothing con-
corning the determination OF Jackson
to leave the bench. Johnson, who
had been referee in bankruptcy, was
questioned concerning Judge Day
toms conduct toward attorneys in his
court and declared that so harshly
had Judge Dayton spoken and so Sc
we're had been his criticisms that the
matter was brought to the attention
of the Bar Association, representa-
tives of which conferred with Judge
Dayton.
Johnson, in answer to another ques-
ton, said Judge Dayton had made re-
marks about John T. McGraw, but
said they were not nearly so harsh as
had been reported.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-02-18
SCHOOL REPORT.

Report of the Bartlett school for
the fifth month ending Feb. IL. No.
enrolled this month %; aver
age daily attendance 20; per-
cent of attendance SO. Pupils
present every day this month: Apple,
Callie, Lucy and Clara Lantz, Cora
Posten, Eiva Smith and Hazel and
Beulah Sinsel; Harold Robert, Arley,
Benton, Burton and Jennings Lantz,
ALBERT Boyles, and Gordon Posten.
Those who have not missed more than
one day: Gladys Sinsel, Gerald and
Marvin Poster and Harry Jones.
School is progressing nicely, pupils
are doing good Madge Edna
Polling, teacher.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-02-18
DEATH OF d. l. zIRKLE.

David Ivan Zirkle died at his home
Saturday, February 1s, of typhoid
fever. He was a young man, only
twenty-five years of age. He was
loved and respected throughout the
community. He is survived by his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. Zirkle,
and by three brothers and three sis
tiers. Mr.. Zirkle was Sovereign Of
the Hickory Camp No. 80 of the w.
0. W. Lodge. Funeral services were
held at Lambert Chapel.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-02-18
MAYORS PROCLAMATION
OF MUNICIPAL ELECTION

There will be Municipal election
held in the city of Belington on Tues
day, the End day of March, 1915, for
the purpose of electing a Mayor and
Recorder for said City for term of
one year, and for the purpose of elect
ing one Councilman in each ward of
said City for a term of two years.
Said election to be held at the fol-
lowing places:-1st Ward, in the
office of M. D. L. Corrick, known as
the l. F. Right building on Brown
Avenue. End Ward, in the J. W..
Griffith building, known as theGrif-
fifth Feed Store. 3rd Ward, in the
Shurtleff building on Grim Avenue,
known as the Shurtleff Feed Building.
4th Ward, in the Mayors office.
also desire to designate Monday
night, Feb. 18th, at 7:30 o'clock p. m.
as the time for holding convention
for the purpose of nominating candi-
dates to fill the offices above desig-
mated The Convention will be held
in the Assembly room of the High
School Building in the City of Beling-
ton, and to which meeting all citizens
and voters of the town are hereby in
vited
Given under my hand this the 10th
day of February, 1915.
j. A. VIQUESNEY
&. !. Mayor of the City of Belington.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-02-18

He declared eat . pspd ~
on coal, oil and gas wouid 49, !
requirements, but expressed -
ence for . privilege sax fer ~ \
lands in excess of 5000 aces and .
corporation income tax.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-02-18
new KEROSENE COAL OIL LICLf
Beats Electric or GasOIi1e.

Beats EIeCfriC or GaSO1if1e.
times effective wick, open
lamps (such Rayo H. etc., costs only about cent to
operate Feeds fuel through wick lights and put
out just like your old lamp. The.
Aladdin Mantle Lamp
produces strong white light from kerosene local ~
without introducing complicated features No nss
odor smoke So far ahead of all other lamps AA ~
manufacturers offer 500 Reward to who
them oil lamp its equal trial will cost you nothing Jut
let us know when you would like demonstration.
R. B. Whtecotton, Belngton. W. Va.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-02-18
PRoHIBITIoN DHFIcrT $3.50
West Virginia Government Suggests
Taxes to Make II Up.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, Feb. 10
Governor Hatfield today sent to the
Legislature special message asking
legislation that will make up def
cheney Of s650,O00 occasioned by the
operations of the prohibition amend
ment.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-02-18
OF IMPORTANCE
TO TEACHERS

Davis and Elkins College offers a
review course to teachers and others
prepared, commencing March 18th
and continuing twelve weeks. In adj
dition to the review course, normal
courses of more advanced nature will
be offered under an experienced
teacher and supervisor who is also a
normal graduate. Special rates for
these courses.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-02-18

where they Will De the guests OF fei-
atives.
Ercil Frye left Monday for Ak
ron, after spending several days in
the city the guest Of his parents.
Miss Prudence FELTON,, who is at
tending school at Buckhannon spent
Sunday here with her parents, re-
turning Monday evening.
Mrs. George Latham, who attended
the funeral of his father, Mr.. F. w.
Brown, returned to her home in Buck
harmon.
o. H. Gall, Of Mt. View, was a
business visitor here Saturday.
B. F. Bennett of near Montrose
was in the city several days last week
the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Roy
Sherman.
Attic Ryan Of near Montrose was
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Sam Keller.
Miss Bessie Gall of Junior was in
the city Saturday.
Mrs. Blanch Ice and sisters, Misses
Mollie and Ada Price of Stringtown
were in the city Wednesday and while
here made our Office pleasant call.
Mrs. w. B. Gall and children re-
turned home Friday evening from
Nestorville, where they have been for
some weeks past.
James Gaunt of Abbott was in the
city Tuesday.
G. B. Pasco of Buckhannon passed
through our city en- route to Cum
berland on business.
John Ward returned Monday after
spending Sunday at his home in Elk
ms.
Mrs. H. B. Kramer, who spent the
past week in Gormania the guest Of
relatives, returned home Friday last.
There will be preaching at the
Methodist Episcopal church next Sun
day morning at 10:45 a. m. Rev. A.
M. Crabtree, Pastor.
Don Dayton of Corley was city
visitor Wednesday.
Albert linn, who is teaching school
near Hendricks was home this week
having had to close his school on ac-
count of sickness among the pupils.
Miss Daisy Trahern of this city
left Tuesday for Buckhannon where
she will spend several days attending
to business matters.
Mrs. Percy Paugh of Gassaway,
and Mrs. B. E. Snyder of Philippi,
who have been visiting their parents
Mr.. and Mrs. D. R. Martin of Elkins,
passed through our city Wednesday
en- route to Philippi.
Glen Gamer, who has spent several
days in the city the guest of his sis
ter, Mrs. M. E. Shurtleff, returned to
his home in Elkins Wednesday.
J. S. Brown of Elkins was the
guest of DIR. Grant Graham of this
city Sunday evening.
w. B. Rector, who has been very
i'll for several months is able to be
out again and was pleasant visitor
at our office yesterday.
Ike Lazarus left today for New
York, Philadelphia and Baltimore, to
purchase new spring and summer
goods.
Mrs. Cornwell, mother of Mrs.
Fred Campbell, is very ill this week.
Mrs. G. R. Bright and little grand
daughter, Evelyn, Of Keyser, who
have spent the past week in the city
the guest of her daughter, left Mon
day for her home.
Hazel Palley of Junior was the
guest of friends here Tuesday.
Miss Letta Custer left yesterday
afternoon for Grafton.
Howard McCutcheon of Elkins is
in the city this week the guest of
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Nc
Cutcheon.
Miss Ina Lanham of Marion-co.,
after spending several days in the
city the guest of her sister, Mrs.
Wilson, left Wednesday for her home.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-02-18
THE ~ANm-Cow" TICKET.
Citizens Party Holds Convention in
High School Building.

High School Building.
Pursuant to a call of the Mayor,
the citizens of the City Of Belington,
w. Va. met in convention in the High
School Building on Monday evening
at 7:30 o'clock, February Is, 1915,
for the purpose of nominating ticket
for the municipl election to be held
March End, 1915.
G. E. Cain was made temporary
chairman and Fred E. Thompson
temporary secretary. On motion the
temporary organization was made
permanent and the regular order of
business taken up which resulted in
the nomination of the following
ticket:
For Mayor. ........ j. A. Viquesney
For Recorder. !. Melvin T. Keller
For Councilmen:
First Ward. -. W. w. Thomas
Second Ward. J.. Jas. M. Bartlett
Third Ward. ..........G C. E. Cain
Fourth Ward. Fred E. Thompson
On motion the foregoing ticket was
named CITIZENS TICKET" On
motion the emblem designated for
the foregoing ticket was the picture
Of home.
We the undersigned hereby certify
that the above is q true and correct
record of the proceedings of the said
convention as above named.
Given under our hands this the
18th day Of February, 1915.
G. E. CAIN, Chairman.
FRED E. THOMPSON, Sec'y.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-02-18

Ray Westfall of Charleston is here
this week the guest of friends
and relatives.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-02-18
NOTICE.

! hereby notify all persons that
will not stand good for any debts
that my husband, Geo. w. Ice, may
make.
Signed, BLANCH ICE
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-02-18

A. L. Delaney left Wednesday fer
Parsons and other points whore -
will attend to business matters
Jas. T. King was business visitor
in Philippi Tuesday.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-10-03
Millinery, Gowns, Coats Suits, Waists Corsets
Petticoats, Cloves Dress Goods Silksand Accessore

THE WOMAN OF TODAY with her keen dscrm-
L nation Of modes in dress desires to use her own
judgment in the selection Of that which is best suited
for her own individuality For that reason she prefers
to choose from an extensive variety and it is this
feature which in particular brings her to this store
We select from Americas leading manufacturers and
Observation-Disclosures our showing is the choice
of their styles You are invited to inspect the showing
of these new styles for Fall and Winter
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-28
TO Get in
Elaborate Preparations Being
Made to Enter the War.
England Is Said To Be Furnish
ing Financial Backing.


New York, April 2s.-Spain is pre-
pairing for war.
A special government commission
has opened headquarters in this city
for the purpose of buying 250, 900
cartridges, automobile trucks and
aeroplanes of the latest patterns.
The Bank of Spain has given the
commission unlimited credit and es-
tablished large deposits for the pur--
chase of supplies with the National
City bank and the First National bank
of New York.
Spain's official representatives deny
that their government is planning to
enter the war on the side of the allies.
They explain their financial operations
here thus:
Spain intends to be ready. She be-
lieves that it is best to prepare for war
in times of peace.
The widely spread report that Eng
land is furnishing Spain with the
money to buy ammunition, motors
and flying machines was denied. AT
the same time, however, it was ad-
mitted that England is now backing
a Spanish firm in the construction of
q large shipbuilding yard in Spain
which will make a specially of fast
transport craft.
All the movements of the Spanish
commissioners who have charge of the
purchase of war munitions in the
United States have been guarded with
unusual secrecy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-28
SAW A BIG FLEET SUNK IN 10 MIN.
Norwegian Captain Reports the
Presence i'm North Sea
OF German Warships to the
Number of IS.

London, April 2S.-Captain Scott,
commanding d Norwegian steamer,
chartered by the Belgian relief COM
mission, reports the presence in the
North sea of a German fleet number
ing no less than 6S vessels all told.
Captain Scott, whose vessel has just
come to part, reports that while cross
ing the North sea he was held up by
one of these German vessels. After
an examination of his papers he was
permitted to proceed. The German
fleet was composed of vessels of all
classes, from battleships to torpedo
boats.
counter and just where in the North
sea he sighted this German fleet, has
not been announced.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-28
Weather Forecast for Kansas.
FOR OLD wASHBURN.

The WaShburn college campaign
for $500, 900 of the half million dol
lar endowment fund will close to-
night. HERE are a few final re-
marks on the part of some of those
who have played a leading part in
the campaign:
Frederick Courtenay Barber, d.
rectOr-generaI: The Washburn
campaign shows that the people OF
Topeka-the people who work hard
for every dollar they get and who
give as much back to Kansas as
Kansas gives to them-are proud
of Kansas, proud of Topeka, and
proud of Washburn, and they have
done a full share in raising this
great amount
Miss Erna E'yfe, assistant to
Frederick Barber, who has played
an important part i'm the Washburn
campaign: The old theory that
women cannot think I'm big figures
has been disproved by the women
of Topeka. Topeka women in the
volunteer corps of the Washburn
campaign not only have thought in
big figures but have worked in big
figures and reported in big figures
They are a splendid example to
their Sisters all over the Union.
c. S. Elliott: 1t should be UNDER
stood that we will get the $780,
900; If not now before the first OF
the year. InOSc VINO are nHeO up
will not take mo" for an answer
j. +. SpaIding: The workers In
this campaign are entitled to
badges of honor, particularly the
women. Never has there been n
more loyal volunteer army In
money raising campaign. The
Washburn students have shown
their loyalty through their hard
work and generosity. The recently
organized high school teams have
made a great record. The business
men have done great work.
A friend: The city auditorium
should be packed for the final
rally tonight. The Army of the
Blue has put up a great fight for
coin, and the people of Topeka
should be on hand at the closing
meeting to show their appreciation
of the efforts of these loyal ciu-
zens who have given of both their
time and their money.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-28
French ArmOred Cruiser Leon
Gambetta Is TOrpedOed.
All Officers on Board Perish at
Their Posts.

Paris, April 2S.-A communication
from the ministry of marine reciting
the torpedoing of the French cruiser,
Leon Gambetta, was given out this
afternoon. 1t is as follows:
The armored cruiser, Leon Gam
BETA, cruising at the entrance of the
Otranto canal, was torpedoed the
night of April 26-27, and went to the
bottom in ten minutes.
''All the officers on board perishod
at their posts. One hundred and
thirty-six members of The crew, in
Guiding eleven under officers, were
rescued by vessels sent out promptly
by the Italian authorities.
The list of survivors has not yet
been received at the ministry of ma :
rine.'
The French armored cruiser, Leon
Gambetta, displaced 1916 tons and
carried crew of from 700 to 500 Of
ficers and men. She was built at
Brest in 1908, and was 4S6 feet long,
7OA feet beam and had d mean draft
of 267z feet.
The Leon Gambetta carried four
6.6 inch guns, sixteen 81 inch guns
and "a 4-pOunders and was equipped
with five s inch torpedo tubes. She
cost S5,SS0.O00
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-28
TRY To BLOCK IT
Gage Park NeighbOrs Protest
Against Concessions.
To Supreme Court in Effort to
Obey Deed.

Property owners in the Gage park
district went to the supreme court to-
day with a petition to block the use
of the park for commercial purposes.
In an application for a writ of quo
warranto, Major A. M. Harvey as at
torney for property owners in the dis
trict, today alleged that the city is vio-
lating the provisions of the deeds con-
veying the property.
If the petition. filed by L. G. Bailey
and other resident property owners. is
upheld by the court, cOncessionary
rights at the park will be wiped out
and everything will go on the free list.
AT present the city is advertising for
bids for concession rights at the
park. 1t is claimed by property own
ers that such action is commercializ-
ing the big pleasure resort and is a
breach of contract contained in the
deeds of conveyance.
The park site was decided to the city
by Norris l.. Gage of Topeka. 1t is
claimed that the deed specifically sets
forth a contract which has been vio-
lated by the city in the past and is
sought to be violated this year. Under
terms of the deed, the use of the park
for any commercial purpose is held by
adjoining property owners to be vio-
lation of the letter and spirit of the
conveyance. 1t is upon this claim thai
the supreme court was asked for q
writ of quo warranto setting aside any
existing contracts or leases with pri-
vate concessionaries, and restrictions
against contracts in the future.