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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-03-04
COMMISSIONER BLUE RULES
ON McABOY LAW
Persons Procuring Liquor For Own
Legal Use Can Take 1t Home
Over Highways.

The new McAboy law, becoming
effective Monday, seems to have
caused some apprehension. There is a
section in the bill that prohibits the
having liquor in any "road, street or
alley" This it was thought would
make any person transporting liquor
from train or express office to his
home liable under the law. Tax Com
missioner Fred O. Blue, however, has
construed the law to mean that the
section forbidding the having Of liq-
uor on any "Road, street or alley" as
not applying to persons who bring
liquor into the state for personal use,
provided that the other sections of
the law are complied with. The liquor
however, if carried by an individual
who is making of himself walking
speakeasy, is not being used in COM
pliance with other sections of the law
and he is liable to prosecution.
The McAboy bill has been signed
by Governor Hatfield and Sunday was
the last day under which persons may
bring in over half gallon at time,
without having the suit case or other
container labeled with the quality and
quantity. 1t will be an offense to
bring in liquor without the container
so labeled, even though the liquor is
for ones own use.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-03-04

but was warm and melting, a num-
Der Of the boys took of their shoes
and socks that they might get over
the ground more swiftly in playing
q game Of base" which was very
popular in those days with the school
boys. One of that number was
Scott, and the punishment for this in
fraction was for the boys who had
removed their footgear in the game
to "sfay in" at the next day noon re-
cess When the time came Scott Of
fered Miss Cooper in his kind pleas
ant way, large red apple if she
would remit the punishment. That
she could not do, but she had the
pleasure of eating the apple. The
school at the next term, which our
friend attended, staying with US, was
taught by Miss Lavnia See, very
pious, Christian lady, who always
opened school with prayer, and often
while she and her pupils bowed a.
round the old spit-pole benches before
the open fireplace, and while she i'm
plored the mercies of God upon her
self and pupils, her voice would trem-
BILE from suffering with the cold in
that old building. It was her custom
on warm pleasant days to spend part
Of the noon hour back Of the house, at
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-03-04
"REMINISCENCES OF A PIONEER.
Meadowville, w. Va, Bill

Meadowville, w. Va, Bib.
To the Editor of the Progressive:
was deeply panied to learn last
week of the death of my lifelong and
sincere friend, Winfield Scott Davis,
of your city. The mention of his
name brought thronging back to my
memory many pleasant as well as
sad "reminiscences of my boyhood
days. In March, 1859, the year of the
"Big Frost" of June 9Th, my father,
DR.. David B. Lang exchanged steam
flour mill that he had built on the
waters of Simpsons Creek near
Pennington, Taylor-co., Va, to Mr..
John Shepler for his farm miles
S. E. of Belington on the waters of
Beaver Creek, land now owned by
Washington Corley) and was engaged
in farming and the practice Of med
icine until 1861, when he went south
with General Garnett's Confederate
forces, on their retreat from Laurel
Hill in July, and fell mortally wound
ed September 9th, 1864 dying the
next day,) while in command of the
62nd W. Va. Regiment near Bunker
Hill, Va.
Mr.. Lloyd Davis, devoted friend
Of my father, and the father of Scott
Davis, moved from the same county,
(Taylor) to Belington, where Robert
A. McCutcheon now lives, a year or
SO afterward and ran a stage from
Belington to Webster, carrying pas
sengers and the U. S. mail two or
three trips a week. He carried a
bugle under the seat of his vehicle,
which he would blow as he drove
around the turn in the pike to an
nounce his coming. 1t was often my
duty to go to Belington for the mail,
and I would listen eagerly for the
sound of the bugle, not for the melody
of the music, but that it heralded
my return on my .homeward journey,
after paying 3 cent postage on each
letter received. Mr.. Davis continued
to carry the mail until 1861, when his
team ran away in Philippi and so
badly crippled him that he was never
able to walk the rest of his life, and
as / remember, his oldest son, Taylor
who was with him died from the eff
fectS of his INJURIES
There had been no school in the
neighborhood during the war. and
Miss Mary Cooper, very estimable
and kind lady, who lived in the Chen
owith settlement, N. w. of Belington,
and who afterwards married Mr..
Price at Huttonsville, Randolph-co.,
w. Va, was employed to teach the
first free school-and well remem-
Der the winter of 1865 in an old log
house built by Mr.. Henry Hil!yard on
Beaver Creek. Scott Davis boarded
at our home and attended this school.
/ recall one beautiful day when the
snow was six or eight inches deep,
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-03-04
FREDLOCK ELECTED
MAYOR OF ELKINS

ELKINS, March 1.-THE city cleo
ton held here today resulted in DR.
A. M. Fredlock winning by the small
est majority of any previous city e.
lection. His majority was only 40
DR.. Manning, the popular druggist
ran very close second. Kildow,
socialist candidate, polled large
vote in the third ward, as did Harris
socialist candidate for councilman ir
that ward, Harris losing by three
votes. Following is the vote fol
mayor:
DR.. A. M. Fredlock, citizens party
400; DR.. H. L. Manning, peoples re.
form party, 240; J. Ed Kildow, so.
cialist, PAL.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-03-04

spring, reading Dr. testament ~
doubt not that the Christian fnfiuenss
of this woman msF have helped ~
dear friend to bel r his many anti
tons in after life We left that viciD-
ity some years since, and eaqs -
this. and it was not our pleasure -
often see our friend, but when We did,
he was the same warm hearted Sco1s
as in days gone by. We were at hk
home for few moments last Aug
ust year ago. We were glad -
again meet him and see the Christian
fortitude with which he bore his suf'
fering. Paul said, "The light affiisl
items which we bear for season
work out for US far more exceeding
eternal weight of glory" Hay GOD
comfort his bereaved family.-W. 3.
Lang.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-03-04
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES

The Quarterly Communion Service
will be. conducted after the morning
sermon March 7th.
DR. Resseger will hold quarterly
conference at 300 p. m. and preach
at 1880 p. m.
The revival at Concord was a
splendid success from every stand
point. There were 81 professions of
faith in Christ, 26 accessions to the
church with more to follow.
The Sunday School was re-organ-
lied and is doing good work.
The community was divided into
four districts with A. D. Bartlett,
A. T. Thornhill, Robert Rinehart and
George Westfall as leaders, to hold
cottage prayer meetings and do per-
sonal work, pushing on the revival.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-03-04
FRIDAY NIGHT.

Get your tickets now for the enter
tainment Friday evening in the High
School Building to be given by Mrs.
Myra Casterline Smith of Cleveland
under the auspices Of the Belington
Lyceum League
Mrs. Smith comes highly recon-
mended and no one should fail to hear
her.
This number is the best of the
seasons attractions, so come out and
have the pleasure of hearing one of
the enjoyable events of the course.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-03-04
cARELEssNEss is THE CAUSE.
Fire Marshall Tells How Nest
Of the Fires Originate.

CHARLESTON, Feb. 28.-That the
dangers from the careless handling
and maintaining of heating and light
ing are among the worst the state
mas to contend with in it's efforts 70
decrease the fire hazards in West Vlr-
ginia, is declared by Fire Marshall
John S. Koran in his monthly state
ment on such conditions published in
the current issue of the insurance
bulletin.
The report of the fire marshall lists
the fire losses in the state for the
month of December, 1914 1t shows
bat one FIRE rrs;'er the heading OF Gin
cendiary origin"
"As matter of fact" says Mr..
Koran, "there has been marked re-
duction in the last few months in the
number of fires of this character.
One of the largest fires of the month
reported was that at Industrial, Har-
rison-co.s which entailed a loss of
more than $4,000. An investigation
of this fire was made in person by the
fire marshall, and there seems to be
no doubt that was caused by an over
heated boiler, due to an excessive flow
of gas.
IF this one feature of fire hazards
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-03-04
Miss Eva Newton Of Tigheview


Miss Eva Newton Of Tigheview
was shopping in our city Tuesday.
Miss Zoe Anderson who holds
position in Fairmont passed through
our city Tuesday en- route to her
home in Marlinton
The Misses Nottingham of Tighe-
view were business visitors here
Tuesday.
j. w. Thornhill was a bcsiness Wis
itor in Clarksburg the first of the
week returning home Tuesday.
C. H. Grant Rinehart of Abbott
was a business visitor in the city
Tuesday.
j. E. Keyser left Tuesday for Pitts
burgh and other points in the East
| Moran, the famous cracker man,
was in town this week.
Mrs. Pierce and little son, Bud
die spent several days in Elkins last
week with her sisters.
Mrs. Warfield from Elkins was
here Sunday between trains to sec
her mother, Mrs. Fenton, on Brown
Ave.
Mrs. John Frye, who has been n
Buckhannon. Hospital for some time,
returned home Saturday night, much
improved.
Glen HuIderman, travelling sales
| man for the Gaulland Clark Co. was
calling on merchants in this city Sat-
urday.
John Mikes, who is employed at
the planning mill at this place mar
rowly escaped having his arm broken
when he attempted to take belt off
a pulley. The belt caught his arm
and caused a rather painful injury.
Miss Zeta Teter, who has spent the
past two or three months in Oska-
loosa, Iowa and Chicago, returned
| home Friday evening.
Capt. F. P. Rease, who has been
in Philadelphia for some time ar
rived in the city Saturday and will
spend several days attending to bust
ness matters
Misses Mae Moore and Flossie
Rohrbough accompanied Miss Della
Workman to Elkins Sunday who is
on her way to Thomas where she will
visit for several days.
Mrs. J. l.. Rhoades and son, of
Grafton spent Sunday and Monday in
Belington the guests of her mother,
Mrs. John Wolfe.
r. E. Tallman of Route passed
through here Tuesday en- route to
Philippi, Grafton, and other points.
Mrs. H. A. Mccoy and little daugh-
ter were visiting relatives in Philippi
Tuesday,
Mrs. Bertha Post of Buckhannon
was in the city Tuesday the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. Grant Graham.
! Miss Louise Daniels, who is stem
ographer for Hon. ]. A. Viquesney
at this place spent Sunday in Elk
ms the guest of relatives.
Mrs. Beatrice D'Angelo and son.
John, of New York are in the city
( this week the guests of her daugh-
tiers, Mrs. Nick Carlozzi and Mrs
Peters.
i Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Sandridge OF
Meriden, passed through our city
Wednesday en- route to Beverly to
visit relatives.
Oren Corley of Philippi was in our
city Wednesday.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-03-04
BECKER is DENIED
ANOTHER NEW TRIAL.

NEW YORK, Feb. Charles
Becker's application for a neutral on
the indictment charging him with the
Murder Of Hermann Rosenthal was
denied today by the supreme court.
In denying Becker a third trial Jus
tice Weeks limited himself to two
words, @Motion denied" which he
wrote across the face of the applica-
ton.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-03-04

On Wednesday evening, February
oath, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Jones en-
tertained few friends. Music and
various games were enjoyed. Mrs.
Jones, assisted by her daughter, Miss
Dorothy, served refreshments.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Ross Kidder Mr.. and Mrs. M. E. Dem
mis-, Miss Louise Daniels, Mrs. J. E.
Keyser, Miss Jessie Terrell, Miss Flo
Griffin, Miss Mary Monica Keyser,
Messrs. w. S. Long, Frank Thornhill,
and William Hielfish of Baltimore.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-03-04
FOR THE HOUSEWIFE.

Sugar Cookies:-Take one and a
half cups Of sugar, half cup Of
butter or one fourth butter and one
fourth lard, two eggs, half cup Of
sour milk, one teaspoonful of soda.
Dissolve in the milk. Mix stiff, flavor
with nutmeg or lemon extract.-R. T.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-03-04
THE KoMAN,s CLUB

There was but one meeting in Feb
ruary, which was held at the home of
Mrs. c. c. Right. The program was
relative to Club Women and their
work in many cities. At four o'clock
the hostess, assisted by her little
daughter Margaret and Mrs. Mac
Right, served an elaborate luncheon.
Those present were Mrs. Griffin, Mrs.
Thomas, Mrs. Shinn, Mrs. Keyser,
Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Bolton, Mrs. Mac
Right, Mrs. Crabtree and Mrs. Blatch-
ford.
The first meeting in March will be
held with Mrs. Burton Rohrbough.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-03-04

r. L. Cade Of Weaver passed thru
our city Wednesday en- route tc Fhil-
ippi.
A. j. Angler of Junior passed thru
our city on his way to Jenkins, KY,
where he has accepted a position with
the Consolidated Coal Co., at that
place.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-03-04
FINDINGS ON DoYToN READY

WASHINGTON, March 1.-THE
House committee investigating i'm
parchment charges against federal
Judge Dayton, of West Virginia, COM
pleted its reports today and will file
them tomorrow
1t was reliably stated two members
would find against Dayton and one
for him.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-03-04

The San Francisco Exposition, it
seems, is not content to be classed
merel as a worlds fair. 1t has a
"Court of the Universe"
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1915-12-10
Many Recoveries
From Lunq Trouble

Eckman's Alternative has restored
TO health many sufferers from lung
trouble. Read what it did in this
case:-
Wilmington, Del.
"Gentlemen:-In January, 1908. !
was taken with hemOrrhages Of the
lungs. MY physician. leading prac-
titiOner, said that 1T was lung
trouble. got very weak. c. \.
LippincOtt, Of LiPpincOtts Depart
ment Store, Wilmington, Del,
recommended Eckman's Alternative
that had done great good. began
taking 1T ut once. l continued faith.
fully, using NO other remedy, and
finally noticed the clearing OF the
lungs. now have NO trouble with
my lungs. 1 firmly believe Eckman's
Alternative saved my ltfe." (Abbre-
viated.)
(Amdavit) JAS. SQUlAES.
Eckman's Alternative Is most efhca-
cious in bronchial catarrh and Sc,
we're throat and lung affections and
up-building the system. Contains no
harmful or habit forming drugs
Accept no substitutes. Small size.
81; regular size, 50. Sold by lead.
ing druggists. Write for booklet OF
recoveries.
Ecknan Laboratory, Philadelphia
P. A, CLEMMER. Cresco, Iowa.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1915-12-10
| can say my
bowels are much
more regular.
My heart is
stronger.
My appetite is
much better.
My throat is
much better.

Mrs. William H. HinchliHe 20 Myrtle St. Beverly Mass,
writes II have taken bottles of Peruna and that
has done great deal Of good for caarh Of the head and
troat recommend all sufferers with catarh do
work do think much praise be said tor
Peruna."
Tablets
The Ordway new era., 1915-10-01
SYNOPSIS,

After the finding of WI Fang's body
and kennedy's disappearance a submarine
appears tho following morning on the bay.
A man plunges overheard from It and
swims ashore. 1t is the entrance of Mar
cius Del Mar into America At the Dodge
home one of WI Fang's men is trying to
obtain Information of Kennedy and the
lost torpedo. His plan is blocked by Del
Mars arrival. who also succeeds In win
ming Elaine's confidence. Later she is
warned by q little old man to be careful.
Del Mars mission at the Dodge house was
to locate and recover the torpedo. He
would have been successful had 1t not been
for Elaine's dog Rusty. who dug 1t from
the flower pot. while Del Mar and Elaine
were talking only a few feet away. Rusty
carried the torpedo to the attic. The little
old man meets Del Mar at the Dodge
home. They draw guns together. gases
from the exploded shells of the old mans
revolver overcome Del Mar and Elaine,
and the old man of mystery escapes.
The Ordway new era., 1915-10-01
DRUNKENNESS AND DIVORCE.

A home day. 1t Is stated. was
wrecked by divorce last year in Chi
cago. A Chicago newspaper, investi-
eating as to what extent alcohol Is
responsible, gives summary OF its
findings. Habitual drunkenness, 1t
says. is the charge in 152 OF these d.
vorce cases. To this charge others
were added In 1874 cases. In 80 OF
these lin which the charge was drunk
enness and cruelty. women were the
complainants. These two charges ap-
pear together more frequently than
any other one combination OF charges
on which divorces were granted. The
cases tabulated were tried before
judges of the superior court. Others
which came before the circuit court
were not tabulated.
The Ordway new era., 1915-10-01
LIQUOR As HOME wREckER.

The searchlight Is being thrown up
on the alcoholic question from every
angle OF vision. Chicago Herald has
Investigated from the matrimonial
angle. To what extent is alcohol re-
sponsible for the wrecking Of houses
by divorce? Answering this question
for Chicago-which city. 1t Is said.
had divorce day last year-the
Herald gave a tabulated report. Its
findings show among other things that
the two charges OF habitual drunken
ness and cruelty are more frequent In
divorce cases than any other one COM
bination of charges.
The Ordway new era., 1915-10-01

for the trunks is here. Miss Elaine"
he announced.
"Is he? I wondst whether they are
all ready?" Elaine replied hurrying
out OF the room. Tell him to wait"
In the attic. Bertholdi was still at
work, keeping her eyes open to exc
cute the mission on which Del Mar
had sent her.
Rusty, forgotten in the excitement
by Jennings, had roamed at will
through the house and seemed quite
interested. For this was the trunk be-
hind which he had his cache of treas
ures.
AS Bertholdi started to move behind
the trunk. Rusty could stand It no
longer. He darted ahead OF her into
his hiding place. Among the dog bis
cult and bones was the torpedo model
which he had dug up from the palm
pot in the conservatory. He seized
It In his mouth and turned to carry
It of.
There, in his path, was his enemy.
the new girl. Quick as a flash. she
saw what 1t was Rusty had. and
grabbed at 1t.
Get out!" she ordered. looking at
her prize in triumph and turning it
over and over In her hands.
At that moment she heard Elaine
on the stairs. What should she do?
She must hide It. She looked about.
There was the tray. packed and lying
on the floor near the trunk marked "E.
Dodge" She thrust 1t hastily into the
tray. pulling a garment over 1t.
Nearly through" painted Elaine.
Yes. Miss Dodge"
Then please tell the expressman to
come up"
Bertholdi hesitated. chagrined. Yet
there was nothing to do but obey.
She looked at the trunk by the tray
to fix 1t in her mind, then went down
stairs.
As she left the room, Elaine lifted
the tray into the trunk and tried to
The Ordway new era., 1915-10-01

Finally Del Mar reached a spot on
the railroad where there were both
curve and a grade ahead. He stopped
his car and got out.
Down the road the bearded and gog
gled motorcyclist stopped just in time
to avoid observation. To make sure,
he drew a pocket field glass and lev
eled 1t ahead.
wait here" ordered Del Mar. "rll
call when l want you"
Back on the road the bearded cy-
clist could see Del Mar move down the
track though he could not hear the
directions. 1t was not necessary. how
ever. He dragged his machine into
the bushes, hid 1t. and hurried down
the road on foot.
Del Mars chauffeur was waiting
idly at the wheel when suddenly the
cold nose of revolver was stuck
under his chin.
Not a word-and hands up-or I'll
let the moonlight through YOU"
growled out harsh voice.
Nevertheless the chauffeur man.
aged to lurch out of the car and the
bearded stranger. whose revolver 1t
was, found that he would not dare to
shoot. Del Mar was not far enough
away to risk It.
The chauffeur flung himself on him
and they struggled fiercely, rolling
over and over in the dust Of the road.
But the bearded stranger had . grip
The Ordway new era., 1915-10-01
A PROGRESSIVE DISEASE.

Families that serve wine at meals
are doing the greatest injustice to
their children, for instead OF allowing
them to drink anything but nonintoxi-
eating drinks they are starting that
progressive disease that may end In
their ultimate death or disgrace. To
see a beautiful young girl drink a
cocktail or even glass OF sherry
ofrends health aristocrats, for they
know that poison Is contained In every
drop. The misfortune of all poison
taking lies not only in the always ad-
vancins appetite but in the always
receding will.-Lillian Russell
The Ordway new era., 1915-10-01

know. Please let me talk to Boum-
Boum."
The cavalier bowed reluctantly and
left us.
What are you doing here alone?"
she asked. taking OF her own mask.
How warm it is."
Before l could reply. I heard some.
one coming downstairs back Of me.
but not In time to turn.
"Elaine's dressing table," voice
whispered in my ear.
I turned suddenly. It was the gray
friar. Before l could even reach out
to grasp his robe. he was gone.
Another mutt" exclaimed, invol-
unfairly. .
why, what did he say?" asked
Elaine.
Something about your dressing
table"
"My dressing table!' she repeated.
We ran quickly up the steps.
Elaine's room showed every evidence
of having been the scene Of struggle,
j.. as she Went over to the table. There
she picked up a rose and under 1t
piece Of paper on which were some
words printed with pencil roughly.
Look" she cried, as I read with
her:
DO honest assistants search safes?
Let-no one see this but Jameson"
What does it mean?" I asked.
"My safe!" she cried, moving to a
closet. AS she opened the door, ina
gine our surprise at seeing Del Mar
lying on the floor, bound and gagged
before the open safe. Get my scis-
sors on the dresser" cried Elaine.
did so. hastily cutting the cords
that bound Del Mar.
What does 1t all mean?" asked
Elaine as he rose and stretched him
self.
Still clutching his throat, as II 1t
hurt, Del Mar choked, II found a man.
foreign agent, searching the safe.
But he overcame me and escaped"
The Ordway new era., 1915-10-01
ALCOHOLIC HARD TO HANDLE.

The alcoholic always does badly un-
der surgery. In the first place 1t takes
great deal more anesthetic to get
him ready for the operation. and that
adds to his risk. In the second place.
he is much more likely to have dis
eased kidneys and liver. and that adds
yet more to his risk. and thirdly, the
risk OF insanity and OF pneumonia
after an operation is greater. The abb
stinent man and woman stand opera
tions best.-Dr. Howard A. Kelly.
Johns Hopkins University. noted sur.
Eeon.
The Ordway new era., 1915-10-01
ENLIGHTENED PRACTICE.

The remarkable change In the at
titude OF the medical profession to-
ward the use OF alcohol in the treat
ment OF disease is shown by the rec
ords OF the Cincinnati hospital, an In
stitution among the greatest OF Its
class in the world and located in one
of the whisky centers OF the United
States. For the year 1914 only seven
pints OF intoxicants were used for Its
patierts for the entire twelve months.
while during six months OF 1898. al
though the capacity OF the hospital
was considerably less. the records
show the use of more than seventeen
hundred pints of whisky, beer. wine
and gin.