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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-13
School News Of the County.

The next teachers examination will
be held at Pbilippi for all the teach
ers, July 20-21.
From the last two examinations we
have the following results: 80 third
grades, 81 second grades, and two
fist grades, 30 failures; total, 90 APP
plicants.
Miss Lulu Moore, near Meadowvile,
and Miss Pearl Myers, Moatsville,
were the lucky ones who received first
grades.
We believe MANY will be enabled to
raise their grades in the last examina-
ton to be held this year as stated a.
boye.
Very instructive graduating exerci-
ses were held at Nestorville and Ber-
ryburg last month (June), where 81
fine boys and girls received their di-
plomas. This number does not repre-
sent all the boys and girls in the coun-
ty who received diplomas, by any
means. The total number of diplom-
as issued this year to Barbour county
boys and girls is 114-the largest
number in the history Of the county.
In 1911 there were 30 applicants for
free-schooi diplomas and so issued.
Last year (1913-14) there were sixty
one diplomas issued, and this year,
just closed, we had 205 applicants and
issued ia diplomas; so, you can see
we are growing educationally.
Many of these graduates will go to
Broaddus and elsewhere, while many
will be compelled to remain at home.
We would that all these fine boys and
trlc 4O H.,xr Il s,.io
could enter some institution of higher
learning
Not to do so is waste of golden
hours, each set with sixty diamond
minutes. No reward will be offered
for the loss of these golden hours, for
they will be gone forever.
If we had district High Schools, like
many counties, these boys and girls
could be educated at home under pa
ternal care and at small cost.
The Barbour County institute will
convene August 18th. We have for in
structors D. c. Murphy, Slippery
Rock, Pa, and J. VIM. Sprowls, Beth
any, w. Va, and our music director
is Prof. j. Henry Francis, Charleston.
These men are considered especially
strong in their respective fields of
labor.
We hope to have few things out Of
the ordinary in connection with insti-
tute this year.
The County Board Conference held
June the 14th was well attended. Ev-
cry district in the county was repre-
sented
Solutions were found for many i'm
portant problems that had arisen I'M
der the new school laws which went
into effect in 1913.
certificate to the trustees when apply
ing for a school to show that they
have read the adopted reading circle
book and sketched same.
! 1t was thought that every teacher
should show that he had read at least
one book along his line Of work during
the year and attended three district
institute meetings, or show good ex-
cuse. So, you see, We are growing
Respectfully,
E. A. HUNT.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-13
VIRGINIA ALLEN THOMPSON

Sweet, dainty and lovely as a bride
little Virginia Allen Thompson lay in
her white lace robe on her white
couch, surrounded by stately lilies,
fragrant roses, sweet peas and carna-
tions in the parlor of her fathers
home Sunday morning. She looked
so peaceful and content it was hard
for the sorrowing relatives and
friends about her to realize that the
spirit no longer dwelt in that fair
body but had gone to dwell forever
with its Maker Her whole person
seemed to echo, at is well with my
SOUL" and those about her who recall
led her stainless life knew that it was
true.
She was born in Portland, o., Jan.
5, 1890, and moved with her parents
to Ravenswood in 1904. AS a child
she had the same dainty person, re-
firing disposition, high intelligence
and generous nature that at once
made friends Of all who came in con
tact with her, and through her short
life these same characteristics were
hers always.
She attended the Ravenswood High
School, from which she graduated in
May, 1909. AS she wished to teach
she took a normal course in Marshall
College, receiving her diploma from
that institution in June, 1911. She
taught for two years in Belington UNI
til in April, 1913, she was united in
marriage to Omer c. Thompson of
that city Their married life was a
very happy one and was blessed with
one child, Vivian Celeste, born Oct.
20, 1915. About three months ago
Mrs. Thompson became i'll, tubercu-
losis developed rapidly and her all
ways frail body soon succumbed to
the disease. She returned to her
fathers home here where for nine
weeks all that a loving father, de-
voted mother, constant, tender hus-
band and untiring sisters could do to
alleviate her suffering was done for
her
After her marriage she and her
husband Joined the Presbyterian
Church of Belington and remained
faithful members of it until her death.
just before midnight on July s the
loving Father said: at is enough,
come to Me-" and took her in His
tender arms from a couch of suffering
to home in Heaven. Rev. ]. F. Bax-
ter of Point Pleasant, who had known
and loved the child, Virginia, when
she attended the Presbyterian Sunday
school here, came to conduct the fun
eral services Sunday morning, July
9, at ten o'clock A devoted husband,
father, mother, four sisters and hosts
of relatives and friends accompanied
the body to its last resting place in
the cemetery above town.-Ravens-
wood News.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-13
KEEP THE CHILDREN
AWAY FROM DOGS

CHARLESTON, July l3,-Declar-
ing that distemper among animals
may be the cause of infantile paraly-
sis in children, another warning has
been issued by the State Health Com
mission about the dangers of the dis
order. An order was issued that the
health authorities quarantine every
house involved and isolate and disin-
feet the nose and throat of any sus-
pected victim. 1t is urged that the
children be kept away from dogs suf-
fering with distemper. All animals
should be kept away from the sick,
advises the commissioners warning.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-13
PUT DYNAMITE UNDER TRAINS

ALTOONA, PA, July l2.-Pen-
sylvania railroad detectives are in
vestigating today what appears to
have been deliberate attempt to
either destroy railroad property or to
wreck trains at Bellwood, seven miles
east of here, late last night and early
today.
Shortly before midnight while To-
cal tram from Harrisburg was pass
ing water station west of Bellwood
seation Their was 4 terrific explosion
ara an investigation revealed that a
heavy charge Of dynamite had been
put off with time fuse
1t was reported early to day but
not confirmed that the dynamite was
planted by two men dressed as women
with the aid Of accomplices hiding be-
meath culvert near where the ex-
plosion occurred.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-13


The time is near ut hand FL, tba
sowing Of crimson clover corn. This
Is one of the best ways of enrichinp
the soil without losing the use Of The
land for single year. The coat IL
slight compared with the value of II.
All OF our soils need more organic
matter and nitrogen Most Of them
need something to prevent washing
and loss OF soluble plant food during
the winter months. Crimson clover
nils the bill. Seeding at the rate on
ID pounds q peck per acre usually
IS enough, Sow ahead of the cultiya-
tor at the last cultivation Of the corn.
In most cases it is necessary to inocu-
late, especially on soil of only moder-
ate fertility, The incubation costs
nothing simply fill out card--which
may be obtainedfron the county agent
place one cent stamp on it and
mail. II you are going to SOW Grim
son clover this falkland it Is hoped
that you will either see or write the
county agent for an incubation card.
and get your seed at once. The lat
ter may be either ordered direct from
Il reputable seed firm or secured from
the Philippi Mill Co. Better get it
right away.
If in need of rye for early sowing,
a quotation on last years rye has
just been received from Pennsylvania,
at Sl.00 per bushel, + 0. b. Perkasie.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-13
AUSTRIAN LOSSES PUT AT
100000 IN TRENTINO BATTLE
Italian Driving Them Back at Almost
the Pace of Rout.
ID. IIa..L...A C,xe.A1


PARIS, July 12.--I have just re-
turned to Paris after spending two
weeks in the Italian front, one week
in the midst of the battle of Trentino
watching the Italians drive the Aus
TRANS back at almost the pace of a
rout.
The Austrians secured a position
dominating the SUBMITS of the Dono-
mite Alps, the defenders of which
were practically helpless. 1t was the
most difficult territory in which fight
ing has been conducted in this war
The invaders were repealed at a
cost of desperate hand to-hand fight
ing, the Italian Alnirl performing in
credible galantry. The Italians, by
rushing three army corps in auto
mobiles, $50 kilometers from Isonzo,
in "a hours, saved the situation. The
Austrian losses may be conservative
ly put at 100000.
The Italian forces are now equal
numerically anu scores OF guns are
being rushed forward. The Austri-
ans are endeavoring to maintain dom
inant positions by retreating to COM
handing SUBMITS, but are being slow
ly dislodged.
The battle may be prolonged on
the present lines. The Italians are
spirited and confident, while the Aus
trian prisoners show increasing loss
of morale from the unrelenting pres
sure and constant fighting without
relief.
The Russian situation prevents re-
Inducements being brought to this
front.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-13
MS. NoLLIE sCHoFIELD DEAD

=, About noon today a message was
received by wire announcing the sud
den death of Mrs. Mollie Schofield
who resides at Haywood, w. Va, with
her husband H. H. Schofield and chill
.dren. This was a great shock to
her relatives and many friends as
Mrs. Schofeld was not considered IN
dangerous condition. 1t was learn
ed today that she had been suffering
from asthma and that new child
was expected in the home soon. The
body will be brought here tomorrow
and funeral services will be held some
time Saturday, although definite ar
rat eements have not been made. This
death scatters gloom OF sadness ov-
er the whole town and community.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-13
PASSENGERS MIRACUL-
OUSLY ESCAPE DEATH

GLKINS, w. Va, July 1O,-Ihe
passengers on the Western Maryland
Express No. 9 from Baltimore to Ell
kins, miraculously escaped death to-
night when the train was dltched
(about one mile east OF Cross Roads,
which is twelve miles east Of Elkins.
The train was bowling along when
suddenly it was buried from the
tracks, all coaches leaving except the
Pullman car. The train consisted OF
engine, mail car, baggage car, two
coaches and Pullman.
:, Lewis Yeager, engineer and James
Gilpin, fireman, both of Elkins, were
painfully injured.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-13
GERMAN SUBMARINE
REACHES AMERICAN SHORES
With Cargo After Travelling Over
1000 Miles; Is First Undersea
Boat TO Cross the Atlantic.
Deutschland Eludes AL
lies War Cruisers

Norfolk, Va, July 9.-Eluding Brit
ish and French cruisers, which chas-
ed her for 80 hours, the Germans
capes today and steamed up Chesa-
peake Bay on her way to Baltimore.
The submarine flew no flag until she
arrived in Chesapeake Bay, when she
put up the German merchant marine
flag. All on board wore marine uni
forms, not the German navy uniform
The big submarine, in size almost like
a small ocean liner, travelled 4,180
miles to reach the American port.
The Deutschland was submerged
for 1900 miles. being obliged to keep
under water, particularly while max
ing her way through the British bloc
kade in the North Sea. She has been
cruising around off shore for days,
waiting for a chance to make port.
As soon as the arrival of the super
submarine was reported Norman
Hamilton collector Of the port Of Nor
folk, went on board the coast guard
cutter Onandaga and set out after
the submersible. His purpose was to
keep the vessel under surveillance I'M
til her status had been passed upon
by the United States Government.
The arrival of the submarine is ex-
pected to bring up several important
points of International law for this
Government to pass upon.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-13
State Committee Meeting.

A meeting Of the Democratic State
Executive Committee win convene at
the Chancellor Hotel, in the City of
Parkersbufg, on July 18th, 1916, at
80 p. m.
All Democratic County Chairmen,
and Chairman Of Congressional and
Senatorial Committees, and all edi-
tors Of Democratic newspapers in
West Virginia, are invited and urged
to attend this meeting. Matters of
great Importance to the party and the
state will come up for consideration.
G. C. LEWIS, Chairman,
Democratic State Executive Com.
LON II. KELLY, Secretary.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-13
OVER 10000 U. S.
TROOPS ON BORDER

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, July TO-
The United States now has more than
10000 troops on the Mexican border.
This army is being increased con-
stantly by tn arrival of additional
militiaAen.
The recent bandit raids in the Big
Bend country, and the report that a
large band of Villistas is headed that
way, has caused Gen. Funston to plan
the disposition of most Of the national
guardsmen in that regien.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-13
The Week Was A Holiday For Bel
= ington And Vicinity.
WILL RETURN NEXT YEAR

The Chautauqua last week was sue
cessful in every way. The week was
a holiday for Belington and vicinity.
The ogram was carried on without
a single substitute The Lincoln sys-
tenn is certainly an ideal one and the
management is to be commended for
the way in which this summers en-
tertainment is brought to our doors.
On the first day there appeared the
Craven Family Orchestra, and Rollo
Mcbride, public defender of Pitts
burgh. Mr.. McBride's lecture was of
high order and was well appreciated
by everyone. In his lecture he gave
sonte real facts of the prisoners life.
4 At hight Chief Tahan gave very in
teresting lecture on real Indian life.
The second day was followed up by
the "Colored Singers" and two adj
dresses by Robert P. Shepherd.
On the third day came the Ora
Padget- LANCER Company with the
bes.fof music Harold Kramer made
a Ivy interesting address; then at
evening Reno B. Welbourn gave a
lecture with illustrations of the lat
est scientific discoveries.
The fourth day was one Of the big
gest days. It was well advertised
from the fact that Brooks band was
the greatest feature Of the days
program. Doctor Eaton lectured in
the afternoon and at night. He is an
all around Chautauqua man.
The fifth day with Beatrice Weller
Company, and Prof. Gus w. Dyer, a
noted lecturer gave plenty Of enter
taiaernent in the afternoon. At night
I Miss Maude Willis, reader, gave a very
Interesting recital.
On Sunday, the sixth and last day,
we had with us Strickland Gillian,
Amarica's leading humorist, and the
LyceuYn Art Orchestra, who furnished
entertainment for the afternoon and
night.
The Belington people as well as
those of the surrounding community
can congratulate themselves on having
the Lincoln Chautauqua in their
midst.
!. It has beenthru the efficient efforts Of
some of our best men and women
shat the Chautauqua was here, and
it is by the efforts of the same good
people with few more added that the
Lincoln Chautauqua will return next
year. IF there is anyone who wishes
to srSp the Chautauqua they should
see the President, Mr.. E. A. Rinehart,
or the Secretary, Mr.. Clark Cade, in
order to put their names on the list as
one Of the Chautauqua Boosters.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-13
GROUND BROKE

ELKINs. July Ground for the
Elkius federal building was broken
at five o'clock when the first shovel
Of dirt was thrown by Postmaster
King. Addresses were made by
Judges Prichard and Wood, Of the
United States circuit court ofappeals;
Judge Dayton, Of the federal court;
Judge W. NJ Ripple, Of the circuit
court and Attorneys j. B. Summer
vile, Samuel 7. Spears and +. G. Tai
bolt. ,&
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-13
DAN PATCH DEAD

MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi, July IL
Dan Patch, pacing stallion, owned by
M. w. Savage of Minneapolis, died
of athletic heart, at the owners farm
at Savage, Mimi, today. In 1908 he
paced mile over the ST. Paul track in
1:55, the worlds sulky record. Dan
Patch was bought by Savage for $780,
O0O He was withdrawn from the
racks several years ago.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-13
TWO HUNDRED MILLION
REVENUE BILL PASSED

WASHINGTON, D. G., July TO-
By vote of $40 to l40 the Rouse
tonight passed the Democratic reve-
nue. bill which will raise approximate
ly $2OO,0O0,O00 additional revenue,
creates a tariff commission, imposes a
protective tariff on live stock, repealed
the present taxes and provides for
new taxes on income inheritances and
war munitions profits On the final
roll call 80 Republicans and one in
dependent voted for the Democratic
measure.
Chairman Kitchin put through an
amendment lowering the tax on Gig
arettes.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-13
THE BELINCT0N CHAUTAU-
QUA A GREAT SUCCESS
BURIED WITH
MILITARY H0N0RS

WASHINGTON, July 11.-With
full military ho,iors the body Of Capt
G. 7. Boyd, 10Th cavalry, who was kill
led at the head-of his command at-the
Carrizal fight, was buried today in
Arlington National Cemetery. Sec
rotary Baker, Major General Hugh l..
Scott, chief of staff, and other high
officers and officials Of the depart
ment attended the funeral.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-13
BLISS WILL BE TREASURER

NEW YORK. July 12-Cornelius
NJ Bliss will be the next treasurer of
the Republican National Committee.
This was officially announced today at
the headquarters of Charles E.
Hughes. r4~,s
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-13
10000 TROOPS ARE IN EL pAso

10000 TROOPS ARE IN Ell PAsO
Ell PAS0, Tex, July lo.-Forty
thousand United States troops with
sixty pieces Of artillery now guard
the I'll Paso sector Of the internation-
al line. Of this number about 5000
are regular troops, the remainder be-
ing national guardsmen. Five thou
sand more militiatnen are enroute to
El Paso. These will complete the
quota assigned to this section, the to-
tai being $4,000 soldiers.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-13
ANOTHER SUB IS ON THE WAY

AMSTERDAM, July 11.--Another
commercial submarine, the Bremen,
constructed by the company that built
the Deutschland now in American
port, already has left the harbor, ac-
cording to Berlin Vossiscag Zeitung.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-13
ATTEMPT MADE TO KILL PLAZA

Buenos Aires, July 9.-Attempt to
assassinate President de la Plaza was
made today by self-styled anarchist.
The President was standing on bal
cony of the government building re-
viewing some troops when man in
the crowd of spectators suddenly drew
revolver and fired at him. The shot
went wild and the would-be assassin
was arrested
The attempt to assassinate Presi-
dent de la Plaza took place while Bue-
nos Aires was celebrating the hun
dredth anniversary of the Independ-
ence of Argentine.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-13
Announcement. FIRST N. E. Church.

July IS. Sabbath School, $50;
Preaching, Is > subject What are
We Doing for ur Town" Sabbath
School Boar,i Meeting m basement to-
decide who shall rccupy basement
during Sabbath school, 800 p. m. Ep-
worth League Preaching, 500 p. m,
led by Miss Burnice Price, subject.
3tDo | Honor Christ in Ny Use of
Sunday?" Union Prayer Meeting
with the rs. E. Church, South, next
Wednesday,, 500 p. m.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-13
u. s. COMMISSIONERS.

ELKINS, July 1O.-Attorney Cob
erlS was appointed United States
Commissioner by Judge Aston G.
bayton today. Commissioner Cober-
II will have his headquarters in Ell
kins.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-13

Sunday School Rally at Lovett Chap
Ell, Sunday, July 18th, 1916. This
rally to be held in connection with the
Childdren's Day exercises. Good
speakers will be present.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-13

The officers Of each club were On
hand at each meeting place although
It was q very busy time and thev had
TO hustle to get there Cooper Mccoy
y president and Lewis M Hinkle Sec
rotary at Volga, while Dellet Talbot
- president and Herman b. Watson
Ebenezer. - -
Both Of these clubs are going To take
an active part in the street fair this
tan and help to make it hummer
II Is likely that joint club meeting
and picnic, to which everybody win be
invited, will be arranged by these two
clubs for some time Ia August. 4
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-13

# you haven't had Sunday din
ner Of the rooster which was useful
during the breeding season but which
is no longer an asset but liability,
just try cooking him with little soda
added and see how tender and eatable
he is.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-13
AGRICULTURAL NOTES
{. ". Brownfeld, County Agent
Coming Meetings

barbour Corner, Tuesday, July is.
Pleasant Creek, Thursday, July 20.
Shawkey, Tuesday, July 25.
Mt. View, Wednesday, July rs.
=. ID, Talbot Farm, Thursday, July
~, at $50 p. M.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-13

Attendance at meetings during the
past week was as follows.
Volga . a
Ebenezer %
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1916-07-01
ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH

The Ladies Guild held their last
meeting this summer at the home of
Mrs. Stanton Park, large number OF
members and friends attended and a
most successful social gathering re-
suited The Guild will reopen early
in the fall.
Services as usual on Sunday at IL
a. m. and s p. m. The Boys Band
will meet for rehearsal on Thursday
of this week instead of Tuesday that
being the Fourth of July. 1t is
hoped that parents will see that their
boys make an effort to be present.
Three applications have been received
recently for the band to play at pub
lie functions but at presentthat is out
of the question.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1916-07-01
NOTICE FOR BIDS

The Board of Trustees of School
district No. 6 will received sealed
bids until noon Saturday, July s.
1916, for the following work on the
school house,
list, Cementing floors of room
in the basement.
End. Reflooring four rooms and hall
Bird. Connecting school building
with the sewer.
Each piece of work to be bid on
separately For specifications apply
to clerk
BERTHA STULI4; GREEN,
Clerk.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1916-07-01

Prof. j. A. Smith president of the
Smithsonian business college at Og-
den, with Mrs. Smith and their grand
son, Dougas, were arrivals in Noun
tain Home Friday Of last week. They
departed on the Grand View stage
Saturday morning and from that plac
went on to the Juniper country for
a visit with their sons.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1916-07-01
The Real Estate Man.

Rev Wood has received a pos tai
card from Shorty" Maxwell an
nouneing that he has passed the medh
cal examination at Camp Morrison
and has been mustered into Company
"B" of Nampa as First Cook. 1t is
also stated that Walter Taylor in
writing to friends has been mustered
into Company &C" of Occur d'Alene
but no information has yet been re-
ceived from Abeel or Allen who left
in the middle of the week for Boise.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1916-07-01

Cecil Francis and Dale Rice of
Hill City came over 10 Mountain
Home last Monday and took Rev. and
Mrs. Kendall back to Hill City with
them. Rev. Kendall will officiate
at Mr.. Rice's wedding and also he
will remain over Sunday and preach
to his old time friends at the Metho-
dist church where he was pastor FOR
two years before coming to Mountain
HanAe.