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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-05-11
NEWS FROM DIFFERENT POINTS
normal school at Bever-
BY OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENTS.

SuIuulGI uOIlIldi oCllOOl dt DCsCl
ly.
William Ridgway and family,
of near Mountain View, spent
Saturday and Sunday with rela-
tives in the vicinity of Valley
Furnace.
Miss Ruby Elliott was the
guest Of Misses Audrey and Nal
lie Polling, Of Kalamazoo, Satur-
day night.
G. Earl. Marsh, democratic
candidate for assessor, was see
ing the voters here on Monday.
Doyle Wilnoth carried the
mail on the Belington route thru
here, several days last week, in
the place of Mr.. Caste.
The library meeting at White
Oak, which was held Saturday
night, was well attended and
very interesting.
Emery Phillips and Dennis
Polling were business visitors at
Philippi on Monday.
Archy Phillips is confined to
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-05-11
FARMERS MEETING.

There vii be a meeting of the
Belington Agriculture Associa-
ton club at the Belington high
school building Saturday May
27, 1916, at / p. III. If any one
wants any fertilizer for buck
wheat, they are requested to be
there. We will order a car or
so for buckwheat. You send
your order to me. We will take
up the reading circle at this
meeting.
w. J. GOODWIN, Sec.
;. M. McCLOUD, Pres
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-05-11

his home with measles, but is
getting along very well.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Polling, of
near Olive Hill, were visiting
their daughter, Mrs. Andrew
Stalnaker, last Friday night.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-05-11

II you are troubled with chronic or
muscular rheumatism give Chamber
lain's Liniment trial The relief
from pain which it affords j. alone
worth RAINY times is cost. Obtain
able everywhere.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-14
Diplomas Are Awarded
By College of Music

The Washington College OF Music
held It's graduation exercises yesterday
afternoon in Belasco Theater. The
president OF the institution. 8. NJ. Fab
ian. distributed diplomas.
Those who received awards and play
ed at a reception follow in the exer-
cises included: Artists diploma-Mlss
Isabelle Norton Gladding. piano; Miss
Alma Martha Thomas. voice: Mrs. Joce-
Ign Myra Roberts. voice. Tee cheers
certificnte-AIiss Florence Emily Quisen-
berry. piano; Miss Agnes Stuart Ter
ritt. piano: Mrs. Cecile Carter. elocu-
ton. Mics Augusta Elsie Bergman.
voice: Miss Ruth Thornton Beavers.
piano. Miss Margaretha Helene Frieda
Hauf. violin: Mrs. Isabel Garvln Shell
ley, voice. Miss Amy Law Ormsby
voice; senior graduate diploma-Miss
Fanny Elizabeth Gray. piano: Miss
Jane Darby. piano: Miss Eleanore De
Witt Ely, plano: Mrs Adele Robinson,
voice. Mrs. Bethune Melby. Mrs. j. J.
Tomia and Master Harry Waller also
sang. Mrs. Susanna OlGberg. and
George Thompson were accompanies.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-14

Santa Re Ry offices now located in Wood
ward Bldg. Tickets and Pullman reserva-
lions. -Advt.
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Phone Your Want Ad to The Times,
Main b2G0.
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ipINEY BRANCHFLoWER
SHOWiWELL ATTENDED
lie Exhibits Entered Ia First Dis
play OF Organization.

I N.la /
Most OF the people living in the
vicinity Of the Iowa Avenue M. e.
Church, and all Of the members OF the
piney Branch Citizens Association and
their friends attended the first flower
show given under the auspices Of the
organization at the Iowa Avenue Church
last night.
There were 1ls exhibits entered. which
were divided into ffty classes for
flowers and vines. In class A the first
and second prizes were won by Mrs.
N. L. Collamer. The other awards
made include: Best rose exhibit: won
Mrs. &C" z. r. Tsomps SS1 entered the BEST
pond lily and Mrs. Fred Hillman had
the best miscellaneous exhibit. In the
exhibits OF bouquets In Class b. Mrs.
r. II. Hillman won hrst prize and Mrs,
rose exhibit was by Mrs. J. L. Parkin-
son.
IN class c Of mixed flowers. Mrs L. A.
Clinton won FIRST and Bernard II. Lane
won second. In the children's class,
Miss Bertha Howard took first and sec
ond prizes, and honorable mention was
given Misses Dorothy and Betty Ban
N. l.. Coliarner was chairman Of the
general arrangements committee, which
was composed Of v. q. Croissant. see-
q. Thompson. L. A. Clinton, B. II. Lane
George A.. Finch, president, and II. II,
Butler, ex-presidcnt, were on the re-
ception committee. and Luther Fete,
Mrs. N. l.. Collamer and Mrs Fred
Hillman composed the display commit
tee.
Inc judges were DR.. w. A. Taylor. OF
the Department Of Agriculture. and
Peter Bisset and DR.. Milford.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-14

Chaplin in "Mabels Married Life"
Va. today. also "a Cheap Price" &c always.
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HIGH ADDS =
VAR|ETYOF SUBJECTS
Domestic Art and Science and
Manual Training To Be
Taught Next Year.

A wide variety OF business and other
vocational subjects not hitherto given
IN any academic high school In WASH
inston are included In the course OF
studies to be given at Central High
Schools new building next year.
In the new course are listed domestic
art and science. cabinet making, and
mechanical drawing, pattern making.
and cabinet making In the first yenr.
For the second year are scheduled.
In addition to the usual academic sub
Jects. forge and machine shop work.
cabinet making, domestic art and de-
eign. and domestic science.
In the. third year are machine shop.
domestic art and design, crafts. print
ing. and cabinet making.
These same subjects may be continued
as electives In the fourth year.
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a junior class student Mr.. Norris wrote
Causes" George w. Williams took
SECOND IrAe n IN the essay co Is@ school
pupils by. Associate Justice Ashley M
Faculty prize Of SIS, offered to the
student in the third-year class main
and examinations during the year to
Faculty prize OF 20. offered to the
student In the third-year class MAIN
tanning the second best average. TO j.
Fscu,ty prize OF 80. offered To the
student in the seoond-year class main
tanning the best average IN recitauons
and examinations, to Lucien H. van
Faculty prize OF t25. offered to the
atudent In the second year class main
tanning the second best average. to
af Tas,ty " p E,.o't O., 49, offered to the
student in the nrst year class maintain.
ing the best average In recitatons and
examinations. to Edward ]. Hoy ana 70
Wilmer c. Henritzy. Their general av-
erages are, respectively. 1882 and 1880.
student In the first year class main
tanning next best average. to Ronald NJ
Holmes.
Second year ciass--speciai prize for
class standing. Cyclopedic Law Dtction-
airy, offered by Callaghan q Co. TO the
student in the second year class obtain
ing the best general average for the
year, awarded to Lucien II. Vandoren.
Faculty prizes OF SIS each offered TO
the winner Of each Of the four prelim-
mary debates between the senior and
junior deb ting societies OF the law
school, to Robert NJ. McGauley, George
Helford. James v. Giblin. and Edward
T. Hogan.
Faculty prize of $50. offered to the
winner OF the Anal debate. to Robert
NJ, McGauley. Of Massachusetts,.
The Hamilton prize of 80, offered
by George T.. Hamilton. dean OF the
law school. to the student In the post
graduate class submitting the best es-
say upon a topic OF legal ethics. to
md Obligations Of the Lawyer to the
Court. the Client. and TO the Profess
sion"
Faculty prize OF $40. offered to. the
author Of the best essay upon legal
subject among the students OF the thiro
subject 1.-THE right to arrest, with and
without q warrant. by peace oficer
and a private citizen"
Faculty prize OF $40 offered to the
student OF the postgraduate class who
submits the best graduation thesis, to
Harry W. Brimer. subject, The cypres
doctrine ms defined and applied BY the
State and Federal courts Of the United
States"
Prize OF SO in gold. offered by the
Senior Debating Society to the member
who should deliver the best ex tempore
solved. That the principle Of compul-
sorry military service should be es.
tabl,shed by law in the United states.
to Chester x. Gould, e.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-14
w. c. T. u. Will Convene
For Quarterly Meeting

The quarterly convention of the
woman's Christian Temperance Union
OF the District of Columbia will meet
in the Wallace Memorial United Pres
byterian Church. New Hampshire
avenue and Randolph street north
west, tomorrow at 10 o'clock. Emma
Sanford Shelton will preside.
The address of welcome will be de-
livered by the pastor OF the church,
the Rev. ]. Alvin Campbell. ana the
response by Mrs. w. f. Andrews. One
Of the guests of honor will be Lady
Hope, Of England, who will deliver
an address.
Special music will be contributed by
Mrs. Jessie Noetzel, with Mrs. Frank
Frost at the organ. Reports will be
made by several Of the heads of the
departments. among whom are Mrs.
Edna Proctor, Mrs. William Gibbs,
Mrs. T. A. Hostetter, Mrs. T. A. VIII
iiams, Mrs. w. e. DeRiemer. Mrs.
Clayton e. Emig. Mrs. z. 8. Henry,
and Dr. Lauretta Kress.
Miss Claire Lusby and Mrs. G. n.
MONTGOMERY will serve as pages An
address will be delivered at Q o'clock
by Mrs. Margaret Dye Ellis.
$40 Asheville and Return, June %.
Limit is days. Southern Railway--Advt.
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Recites STAR pangled
Banner" at the Strand

Flag Day will be observed at the
Strand Theater today with special
program OF music and the recitation
of THE star-spangled Banner" by
Theodore Hardy.
The recitation will be made the chief
feature of the performances. afternoon
and evening. In addition to the photo
play productions of Lillian Walker In
1.-THE Ordeal OF Elizabeth" and the
Frank Daniels comedy.
Special musical and scenic settings
will be provided for the occasion. Mr.
Hardy Is an actor of experience. with
a commanding voice and presence. lie
has frequently appeared here In stock
company productions and was with the
Klaw & Granger forces In the pro-
duction OF Ben Hur" and THE Win
ming OF Barbara WORTH" as well as
with the presentation Of THE Third
Degree"
THE star-spangled Banner" recita-
ton will be gwen at each afternoon
and evening performance.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-14

SO Asheville and Return, June %.
Limit is days. Southern Railway--Advt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-14

$1,000 to Niagara Falls and Return.
Baltimore q Ohio. 7:S a. m. June l6.
valid for return until 30th. Through
train with Luncheon Car from Philadel-
phia via Lehigh Valley. Liberal stop
overs returning. Similar excursion
June 30-Advt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-14
Luttrell Elected Mayor.

BY q plurality OF two votes. DIR. 8. s.
Luttrell. was elected mayor OF Falls
Church, Va. yesterday.
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$500 Sea-

$3.50 Sea-Shore Excursions.
Baltimore q Ohio every Friday and
June to Sept e.-Advt
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LOCAL MENTION.

22-k. Gold Crowns, SO, 81, S..
Guaranteed. DR.. vaughan's Dental
Office. 307 7th st. N. w.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-03-29

increasing. The demagogues soon
quit, are bought off or accept posi-.
lions with big business. Never mind
the automatic phone; it had to go as
it did, predestined by providence; just
get a job in the biggest corporation
you can find, work faithfully and
long. Never mind those who cannot
find jobs; providence is also seen in
this.-C. n.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-03-29

ASTONISHED. - The editor says,
&C. H. wrote, in satire" l am aston
ished. Satire is in the nature of.
irony, that is, contains germs of I'M
truth. The mass of people and their
representatives do desire to leave ex-
ploitation of the producers Undis-
turbed. Many espouse an unpopular
cause for the advertising they get, all
the time intending to accept an offer
for their silence.
For So years have observed the
anarchistic efforts to limit the in
come of aTistocrats, but the incomes
were never so high as now and are
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-03-29

this.-C. II.
CURE FOR DESERTIoNS. - 200
men who had deserted their families
obtained jobs in the Ford motor
plant in Detroit. When they re-
ceived the SIS wage and worked only
eight hours a day they at once sent
for their families and 200 wives and
400 children were rescued from pow
erty and the disgrace of charity.
During the year there have been
no assertions by husbands at FOrd's.
When Ford was paying 50 a day and
working his men 10 hours, charity
societies and the courts had hun
dreds of wife desertion cases to han
die from his factory.
when such a man is laid off on
short notice, as happens to millions
Of wage earners every year." said
Judge Henry Neil, father of the
mothers pensions system for abol-
ishing child poverty, che becomes
discouraged. At this point societies
are compelled to take a hand and
the self-respecting family finds itself
an object of charity. This is such
an awful disgrace that many men,
realizing the impotence. of the I'M
skilled wage Garner, start out to find
a good job
But there are no good jobs for
laborers and unskilled clerks and
others. The quest is in vain. He is
never able to send his family any
thing and as the days slip away he
degenerates. AS his family already
is an object of charity and he can
not make a living for the wife and
children, and, as the saloon is the
resort of such men, he soon
becomes a bum.
eft may be said that such men are
weak. That is true. If they were in
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~
selves. Consideration for the other
fellow is the first step. When that is
taken the next will be clear. Right
eousness in the institutions and the
laws that control our collective func-
tons and actions is also necessary.
Recognition of the equality of all hui
man beings in respect to the use of
the earth and its bounties is the first
step to be taken here. When that is
clearly understood the next step will
reveal itseIf.-George v. Wells.
MORE TAXES.-A notice Of a spe-
ciaI election in Towns of North Chi
cago and Lakeview (21st, 22d, 23d,
oath, 25th and 26th wards) on April
appeared in daily newspapers Mon
day, to authorize the issuance of
100000 bonds for charging and
improving Lincoln park and cOmplet-
ing work already begun.
II JuIS Is CdIIleu, IeHI6IS VIII near
that old familiar story: 'TlI have to
raise your rent. My taxes are raised"
Has not Chicago enough big parks
at the present time?
Would it not be better to spend
more money in keeping the streets
and alleys clean, and in that way pre-
serving the health of the people?
Have you ridden on Halsted street
cars the past winter and heard the
passengers coughing from the dust
and dirt coming into the cars from
the filthy streets?
Let's hear from others before April
on this questiOn.-Renter.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-14
Orrin 6. Minor

Belmont Success: Mr. 0. E. Minor
one of the early settlers of the village of
Belmont, and in point of continual
years of service, the oldest business
man in the town, died at his home on
Mound avenue, Thursday, August 81 4,
1916, at l 10 a. m, after a declining ILL
ness of several months duration, age "A
years, four months, and four days.
The subject of this sketch was born
in Michigan City, Indiana, April q,
1912, and came with his parents to
Mineral Point by wagon in 1914. He
was express manager on the railroad
between Mineral Point and Warren, ILL.,,
until the outbreak of the Civil war
when he answered his country's call
and enlisted as a member of the 3Oth
Wis. Inf. at Mineral Point, October 1S,
1862. He served three years and was
mustered out at Louisville, KY, Sep
tember 30, 1865.
Mr. Minor was married Oct. 6, 1869,
to Miss Nina Garden, at Mineral Point.
In the Spring of 1870 they moved to
Belmont where ne engaged in partner
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-14
GEORGE Alton.

Died, after a short illness at his home
on Fountain street, Mineral Point, last
Wednesday, September 6, 1916, Mr.
George Alton aged SO years, months,
two days.
Decedent was born in the town of
Miffiin, the son Of Thomas and Eliza
beth Alton, worthy pioneers. He mar
ried Miss Martha Ross, daughter of
John and Elizabeth Ross, worthy pio-
neers of the town of Waldwick His
wife and four sons survive him. In
Mr. Atoms death the community loses
a good quiet, substantial citizen.
The funeral services conducted by
Rev. John Hardcastle and Rev. G. w.
Emery were held last Friday afternoon
at the family residence; and interment
was in Graceland.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-14
Observation-Disclosures.
parents.

A beautiful wedding took place on
Tuesday, September 12, at the home Of
Mr. and Mrs Charles PiersCn, when
their daughter Anna May was given in
marriage to Mr. Homer H.. Collicutt.
The ceremony was performed by Rev,
John Hardcastle in the presence OF a
large company of relatives and friends.
After the service, dinner was served
and congratulations extended, after
which the young couple left on the
noon train for points of interest in the
east.
Mr. and Mrs Collicutt are both our
own young people born, raised and ed
ucated in this community and are very
highly esteemed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-14
FORTY YEARS in THE MINISTRY

On Thursday evening, September Z,
the Congregational Church of this city
gave reception to Rev. and Mrs
W. J. G. Bond in honor of his having
completed forty years in the ministry.
T. l.. Pagel as master Of ceremonies
carried out well prepared program,
which opened with prayer by Rev. A.
Fl. Schoenfeld of Dodgeville, followed
by reminiscent talks by j. p. Hankins
of this city and Judge jerks of Dodge
vile, interspersed with music rendered
by male and ladies quartetts and solo
by Joseph I. Marst.
Mr. Hankins said in part: 1--WE are
commemorating forty years of work we'll
done, of love in a great cause, in an
intelligent priesthood, in preaching the
Gospel of our Lord and Saviour Jesus
Christ, in visiting the sick, giving en-
couragement to the weary and good
advice to the young. Every socie4y
and circuit has been bettered for his
having labored amongst us. Mineral
Point has been especially favored by
his labors of thirteen years and more
longer time than any other minister
of this church and at each annual
meeting the invitation has been unan
imous"
Judge jerks reviewed his personal
acquaintance with Rev. MI Bond in
his usual pleasing happy manner,
which extended over the full period of
forty years. He then dwelt upon his
remarkable generalship in guiding his
church safely into Congregationalism.
r. J. Penhallegon, clerk of the
church, in few we'll chosen words,
presented Rev. and Mrs Bond, on be-
half Of the church, with beautiful Vic
trola as small token Of the high esteem
and appreciation in which they are held
by the congregation, and voiced the SEN
timent Of the church. truly, when he
wished them length Of days in the
ministry Of the message of life, and
that he may remain their pastor yet
forty years.
Rev. Mr. Bend responded to the sur
prise in a heartfelt manner, and after
the large audience sang "Blest be the
Tie that BINDS" refreshments were
served, followed by congratulations and
general social time.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-14

over Sunday with Mrs N II. St. John
at Dodgeville
The 2. NJ. Sunday School held their
picnic in Tredinnick's grove on Satur
day. A large number were in attend
ance.
Mrs Chris Kent and four children
have left for West Hope, N. Oak, to
join her husband, who is employed
there
Mr. and Mrs Thomas Walton and two
daughters went to Galena on Monday
to spend few days.
Steve Gribble lett for Madison Mon
day afternoon to take up his school
duties at the University,
Mrs William Gilman and son Carl
went to Milwaukee to attend the State
Fair
Mr. and Mrs Edward Wardell and
children of Beloit visited a few days
with his parents, Mr. and Mrs James
Wardell.
Mrs Jennie Smith went to Edmund
last week to take care Of Henry Harris
who has just returned from Chicago
hospital.
Mrs johnson Johns Of MontfOrt spent
several days of the past week here with
her sister Mrs j. N. Vial.
Ruth Harker and Garnet Geach left
on Monday for Appleton to enter the
Lawrence college.
Mrs George Pollard and Mrs Harry
Colds worthy were Mifflin visitors or
Saturday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-14
FIFTY FIRST VEAL S'A'' ''''''

ship with his father in law, the late
we'll known firm in Southwestern Wis
consin for thirty years, until dlssolu-
ton of the partnership in 1900. Since
then he has continued the business
alone, rounding out a career OF forty SIX
years on the same business site, and
seeing our village grow from its in
fancy to it's present day proportions.
Cap as he was affectionally called
by his friends, was always closely iden-
titled with the progress of our govern
ment and the vital interests and politi
cal life of the community in which he
lived. He was mayor Of Belmont for
five terms from 1902 to 1907
Comrade Minor was member Of the
g. A r. Post Of Mineral Point, also a
member Of the Masonic Order Of that
city; and Of Maple Leaf Camp NJ. W. A.
Belmont, Wis, In faith he was united
with the Protestant Episcopal church.
Deceased is survived by his wife and
four children, three sons, William E.,
Charles s., Loring (Pard) J., and one
daughter Amy l.. Minor. Also one
brother, Morris J. Minor of Mineral
Point. One daughter, Jennie, died in
childhood.
The funeral was held Sunday, Sept
emDer 3, at 300 p. N. and was one of
the largest. ever held here. It was in
charge of the Masons, and large dele
cation was present from Mineral Point,
PlatteHille and Cuba City to take part
III the beautiful fraternal rites Of the
Masonic ritual.
A large number of the Il. A. Z. boys
We're also present, to pay their last
tribute of respect to their departed
comrade. They marched in a body
with the funeral cortege and took part
in the exercises at the grave.
Rev F. P. O. Reed of Mineral Point
officiated Interment was in Belmont
cemetery.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-14

The September number of The
Monitor, the state organ of the w. G.
T. u, contains a likeness ana obituary
matter relating to Mrs NJ. E. H.
Thompson, who died at her home in
Poynette, July 80, 1916.
Mrs Thompson once resided in
Mineral Point with her husband, Rev.
j. S. Thompson, pastor Of the Metho
dist Episcopal Church Mr. Thompson
died April IL, 1894.
For five years Mrs Thompson was
the editor of TIE Monitor, and left
many books, songs and periodicals to
inspire humanity.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-14
RICH LANDOWNER IS
VICTIM OF ASSASSIN
Ora Meyers Shot Dead from
House at Bingham, ILL.,

Fillmore, ILL.,, Sept. 13.-Ora Meyers,
a wealthy landowner of Bingham, was
mysteriously asasinated at his home
there. He leaves a wife and five chill
dren.
The bullet that killed Meyers was
fired from the interior of his home, as
the body was found in the yard and
there was a bullet hole In the screen
door.
Neighbors of Meyers heard him
scream, but when they reached his
side he was dead. There was no sign
of the slayer.
Meyers had experienced trouble
with a tenant and search for this
man is being made.
Bloodhounds were put on the trail.