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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-04-28

Now Is the Time to Get Rid of These
IlQlY SDntS.

There's no longer the slightest need of
feeling ashamed of your freckles, as the
prescription othine--double strengths
guaranteed to remove these homely spots.
Simply get an ounce of othine-doubs
strength-from your druggist. and apply
little of 1t night and morning and you
should soon see that even the worst freckles
have begun to disappear, while the lighter
ones have vanished entirely. 1t is seldom
that more than one ounce is needed to COM
pletely clear the skin and gain a beautiful
clear complexion.
Be sure to ask for the double strength
Othine, as this is sold under guarantee OF
money back If it fails to remove freckles-
Adv
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-04-28
Somewhat Bitter.

This writer says marriage is lot.
terry"
81 don't agree with him." said the
pessimist.
"Why not?"
In lottery somebody occasion.
ally wins"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-04-28
WISDOM OF PAW.
1t is not.

Little Lemuel-Say, paw what is the street
cleaning department?
Paw-It's the place where they explain to the
dissatisfaction of taxpayers why the streets are
not cleaned, son.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-04-28

Domestic tragedies generally oriS-
mate within rather than without 'n'
home environment.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-04-28

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are ens
original little liver pills put up ~ yed1'
ago. They regulate liver and boWeIS.--1Au''
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-04-28

You don't have to take a course ID
physical culture to carry other peo-
pies burdens.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-04-28

Don't knock, trade your hammer iOf
i horn and blow yourself.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-04-28

Some men are born great, some achieve great
ness and the rest try to thrust themselves upon it.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-04-28

Theory is the pioneer Of practice.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-04-28
HUSBAND OBJECTS
TO OPERATION
Wife Cured by Lydia E!
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound

Des Moines. Iowa. -" -Four years svo
/ was very sick and nly 'ife was nes ~
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1916-04-28

RIPPLED and wounded soldiers, after
leaving the hospital, have to undergo
a long and laborious process of train
ing in order to again fit themselves
for their former occupation, or, If
necessary, to learn some other trade.
This preparatory stage involves a
number of national problems and rep
resentatives of the various industries
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-06-01
THE NEW PRIMARIES

Next week June 9th, the BIZ
partizan Primaries come off, an
ingenious, unconstitutional, I'M
satisfactory law enacted last
year by the what is supposed to
be the legislature of West Vir-
ginia The law appears to be a
"big joke"-it cuts out all the
political parties except the two
dominant, and compells a voter
to either say he is aRepublican,
Democrat or one who is disfran-
chise No one seems to daddy"
the law, and about all are asham-
ed of it. A just and omni-parti-
zan Primary is what we need
not a Joke"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-06-01

Born unto Mr.. and Mrs. w. r.
Werner, May 31st, girl baby.
A bunch Of young people en-
joyed a Marshmellon roast on
Werner's Hill, Wednesday
night They were chapparoned
by Mrs. S. l.. Brooks and Miss
Rebecca Thompson.
w. Wayne Thompson was in
Grafton, Saturday and Sunday
transacting business for The
Progressive.
Whether at home or abroad
always speak a good word for
the town in which you live. 1t
will surprise you what an added
respect for the town you will
have after you have followed
this rule for short while.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-06-01

aged He is good son of a
good father He is typical ex-
ample of the best Barbour Coun-
ty manhood He is just the kind
of man that the citizens of
Barbour County ought to put in
to the Sheriff's Office and all of
his neighbors will guarantee
that they will make no mistake.
/ knew his father for sixty
years and | have known him
from the day he was born and
he never did a mean thing in his
life.
Vote for Kennedy.
Sincerely,
Adv JESSE COLE, Jr.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-06-01
TURNNER-TALBOTT

Mr.. Earnest Turner of Con-
cord, and Miss Ocie Talbot, of
Talbot, drove over to the home
of Rev. Stoneking, Tuesday land
soon after their arrival Earnest
presented the big envelope to the
preacher. The preacher at once
performed his part of the work,
and said to Earnest and Ocie,
you are married.
These splendid young folks
are well known and their many
friends wish them a long and
happy journey.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-06-01
BELINGToN SUMNER SCHOOL

The special term of six weeks
of the Belngton summer school
will begin Monday morning,
June II, at s o'clock. The ses-
sion will run each day from s to
y, noon; and each class will
continue for at least an hour,
thereby giving the student OPP
portunity for drill and reviews. /.
The school will be open to:
l High School students who
have not been able to pass off
their work during the regular
semester, and, therefore, not ell
gible to take up the work of the
next year If successful ex-
animation is passed at the end
Of the six weeks, the student will
be permitted to enter upon the
next years work, provided he
have sufficient number of cred
it's.
2. High School students of
any year.
3 Students of the Grades,
preferably, above the six grade,
who wish to strengthen them
selves in English, or to begin
the study of a foreign language.
a. Any citizens Of the City
or surrounding community. All
prospective students must ap-
pear for enrolment Monday
morning promptly at 8 o'clock
adv-) John Mckenzie,
Principal.
ROAD BONDS SOLD TODAY
The Barker District Road
Bonds sold today for $13O.4O1.-
90, to Cummings, Prudden & Co
of Toledo, Ohio.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-06-01

To the Democratic of the Counties of Barbour
ley Jefferson Grant Hampshire Hardy, Mineral, Monongaa
Morgan Pandleton Preston Randolph and Tucker composing
the Second Congressional District of West Virginia:
hereby myself candidate for the Democratic
nomination for Congress this District and respectfully solicit
the support and votes of the Democratic voters thereof the
Primary Election to be held the 9Th day of June 1916
In the recent Special Election held the 9th day of May
wherein the Democratic nominee majority against
in the District only 4l5 We had but month within which
the campaign the thirteen counties
and of the many could participate
the election nevertheless the fact that the large of Re-
publican votes almost eliminated ground for encourage
ment that at general election will be entirely destroyed
At the Special Election did all that could do bring
Democratic having every day of the time nerve
between nomination and the election canvassng the
District stood then, stand upon Democratic plat
forms and Democratic and if
and elected faithful performance
your Representative.
Very respectfully,
SAML V. WOODS
w
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-06-01

Philippi, w. Va, May 20, 1916.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-06-01

Adv
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-06-01
THE SENIOR PAGE.

The Progressive gives whole
page of news to the Belington
School. Owing to lack of space
and want of time this is to APP
pear next week.
The exercises which began
Friday evening and ended with
commencement last night were
very interesting as will be
shown in the next issue.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-06-01
TO THE VOTERS OF WEST VIR-
GINA:
Continued from page /

CONTINUED from page / y
a tiller of the soil myself and
know their needs and Lave been
working to better those condi-
tons many years before ever
having held public office.
The new Market Bureau of
the State Department of Agri-
culture has been in existence
about one year and in my hum
BILE judgement ithas saved in
cash for the apple and peach
growers of West Virginia, by
securing better markets and
better shipping facilities, en-
ough to pay the cost of the en-
tire department for the next ten
years, and this service will be
extended as rapidly as possible
to the other lines of production.
My connection with practically
every association and society
organized for the purpose of de-
veloping agriculture, and con-
serving the natural resources of
West Virginia, and my expert
ence and work of organizing
the new Department of Agri-
culture which is now of unques-
toned service and should soon
be the institution of greatest
usefulness to the people of West
Virginia would naturally equip
me for a second term and prom
Use you, that if elected, | will in
the next four years make the
State Department of Agricul-
ture one of the most influential
and useful departments of the
State government.
Since taking the oath of office,
my action has at all times been
controlled by a sense of duty to
the State, believing that the best
service to my party is fulfilled
in conscientious service to the
whole people, and | have at all
times worked conscientiously to
make successful the present ad-
ministration, of which | am a
part.
My work as a member Of the
Board of Public Works has in
the most part been pleasant, and
agreeable, but | have at no time
permitted any fractional differ
ences to influence my action, en-
deavoring at all times to act
honorably with all corporations
and men, both great and small.
| believe in the fundamental
principles of the Republican
party, and have always worked
to the end that peace and har-
mony might prevail. l have de-
layed making an announcement
as a candidate to succeed N.Y.
self for two reasons: my work
in the State Department of Ag-
riculture occupies my entire
time, and it has been my sincere
purpose, SO far as possible. to
refrain from entering any fact
ional alliances. The time for
the primary election on June 9Th
is rapidly approaching, and it be
comes necessary that I again be-
come a candidate, asking your
support, both in the primary
and election, and trust that my
action in the past will merit
your confidence.
| am a candidate for the Re
publican nomination for the
Office of Commissioner of Agri-
culture, and will appreciate
your support and will at all
times act honestly for the best
interests Of the whole people.
Very truly yours,
IL. r. WILLIAMS, Commission
er. of Agriculture.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-06-01
JOHNSON-MURPHY

Mr.. Porter Johnson, Of Mead
owville, and Miss Lille Murphy,
of Belington were married by
Rev. Stoneking on last Sunday
evening. They left on the Mon
day evening train for Elkins,
where they will make their flu
ture home. Their many friends
wish for them many happy days.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-06-01

Winfield S. Lang was here
Tuesday and Wednesday visiting
his sister, Mrs. Margaret Scott.
He and Mrs. Scott attending the
Helen Keller Lecture at Buck
harmon, Tuesday.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-06-01
pROHIBITIoNIsTs MEET

The Prohibitionists meet in
Convention, Wednesday, June Z,
at Clarksburg to nominate a
state ticket. Many are expect
ing to attend. The recent pri-
mary law has aroused great bit
of protest.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-06-01
To the Pnhl;c

Il have been using Chamberlain,s
Tablets for indigestion for the past
six months, and it affords me pleasure
to say | have never used a remedy
that did me so much good."-Mrs. g.
2. Riley, Illion, N. Y. Chamberlain'a
Tablets are obtainable everywhere
~ al dealers. lady.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-06-01

There will be Festival at J.
F. BENEFITS Ice Cream Parlor.
Friday, June 2, 1916, by class no.
8, of the M. E. Church, Sunday
School, to help defray expense
on basement of church. A cor
dial invitation to all. Commit
tee.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-06-01
Stomach Troubles and Constipation.

Il will cheerfully say that Cham
berlain's Tablets are the most salts
factory remedy for stomach troubles
and constipation that | have sold in
thirty-four years drug store service"
writes S. H. Murphy, druggist, Wells
burg, N. 7. Obtainable everywhere
by all dealers. (adv.)
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-06-01
LOCAL and PERSONAL
TOLD IN SHORT PARAGRAPHS
Swat the fly.
Subscribe today.

Subscribe today.
$ Tazwell Digman was in town
Wednesday on business
Howard Price was a business
visitor in Elkins Monday.
Will Corley, of Flora was a
business visitor here Monday.
Eggs20c, butter Csc, at Srim-
geour Bros.
w. H. Turner, of Valley was
in town, Tuesday.
Jno. Bolton, of Philippi R 3,
was in the city this week.
Everitt Ice, of near Antioch
was in town Monday.
Rev. F. G. Radabaugh was in
Arden last week.
Perry Harris, of near Mead
owville died at his home, Thurs
day night, of blood poison.
Overland ana Ford automo-
biles on time payments.
advt.) Belington Garage.
J. A. Viquesney was in Philip
pi, Saturday, on business.
Miss Mary F. Jones, of Smith
ton is here visiting her brother,
G. H. Jones.
Thomas Sharps, of Point
Pleasant was in town this week.
Elmore Everson, of Junior,
was in town last Of the week on
business.
Born unto Mr.. and Mrs. j.
w. Thornhill on the West Side
Monday boy baby.
Judge Kittle, of Philippi pas
sed through the city here, Satur-
day.
Try "Our Own" Brand of
flour, 100 per cent pure, no adul-
leration. Scrimgeour Bros.
adv
Mrs. A. C. Whitecotton, of
Gassaway was visiting friends
on the West Side first of the
week.
Misses Gail Teter and Pru-
dence FELTON, attended the Big
Show at Fairmont, Wednesday,
of last week.
Looks as though "Hite and
Harmony are going to be great
winners in the urinary June
sixth. (adv.)
Miss Edna j. Chrislip, of
Philippi was the guest of Miss
Jessie Teter over Sunday.
The 30th was a guiet one here
few flowers We're sterwn and lit
tie interest was manifested.
Grant Graham was one of the
many who attended the Helen
Keller lecture Tuesday at Buck
harmon.
Messrs. Grim and Hawks are
here organizing a nest of Owls.
The owls are good sort and de-
serve consideration.
Isaiah Polling and son, Gran
vile, of Jerusalem, we're visit
ing N. B. Bolton on High St.,
Sunday.
Don't wait longer; buy your
automobile now and pay when
you are ready. Belington Ga
rage. (Advt.
S. r. McCamey, who is en-
ployd at Mill Greek spent Sun
day with his family at this place.
M. l.. Halter and family spent
Sunday at his sisters, Mrs.
Mary Coontz, on Sugar Creek.
Jerry Harvey, of Dunlevie
was here visiting his mother
and brother, Monday.
|. E. Sturms of Elkins spent
Sunday with his family in Bel
ington. f~@
Albert Jenkins, candidate for
Prosecuting Attorney was here
Monday. A. G. knows the vote
at Belington is heavy.
Clarence Cunningham was
called to Elkins Monday by John
Davis in connection with the re-
cent investigation of the muir
der Of Painter and the arrest of
two young men later
II you do not have the ready
cash to buy a Ford or Overland
ear. we viii sell you one on
easy terms. Beiington Garage.
adv
E. d. Koontz and family were
visiting On Sugar Creek Satur-
day and Sunday.
Mrs. w. H. Barte and Mrs.
G. w. Harris are sojourning on
Laurel Hill for few days.
The Chautauqua is coming
bigger and better than ever
new features, new faces.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-01-05
J]|NT INSTALLATION
Or OFFICERS IS HELLO
W0ODMEN AND WOODMEN CIR
Gle INSTALL OFFICERS FOX
NEW YEAR.
Feast l. Enjoyed After Pleasing
Talks are Made by Well Known
speakers Large Crowd
Present.

Elm Camp No as, W. o. W. and
Harmony Grove No. 409. W Cslof
Waxahachie held a joint public in
stallation of officers at the X. Of +
hail Tuesday night January 4th.
Notwithstanding the Indictment
weather crowd estimated at about
PTS persons was present.
AT 7:30 O'Clock. c. A. Wilkins,
master of ceremonies, called the
house TO order, and the opening ode
was sung, which was followed by
prayer by Rev. W. B. Andrews.
pastor of the First Methodist
church, which was very impressive
Hon Tom Ball was then called
on for a speech Though he had
only a short time in which to pre-
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-01-05
Tommies as Farmers.

LONDON, Jan. ) England's
e;ound cultivation for next spring.
crop is being done by Tommies.
They are being used for agricultural
work AT times when they are not
more needed for military duties.
The army council and the board %
agriculture completed the arrange
ments whereby the army helped oct
the eountry's shortage OF agrieuItu-
raj labor.
Farmers wanting Tommies for
their fields first had TO demonstrate
that other agricultural labor was
not available; then agreed to pay
one dollar a day and finally 20 pro-
vide conveyance for the Tomms
from the railway station to the
fgrm. and buck when the job was
dene. Forloughs Of month were
granted 10 soldiers TO do this work.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-01-05

they will sidestep and squifm OUT ?.
Il some way. and that IS What Butte
docs here In the opening paragraph
~ the original article appearing n
tho News il saws This is on the
sale Of stamps and stamped papefs
only and does not include the money
order business. Following the RUE
applied We secured the figures for
receipts at the waXahachie postot-
flee and gave them in our reply. an
asked for figures feom the Ennis u
flee. What did Buie give US? he
saws in his opening paragraph OF the
repIv TO our comment: The ilg-
ures indicate only the sale OF stamps
and stamped papers. This office has
never claimed to exceed Waxahachie
in this respect. however. If il were
not for the county officers We would
doubtless do so" Then he wasn't
right sure that his total receipts
claims would hold good and he exc
Icuted lovely flop" over to the
numerical numbers of his money or
der department and spent five cents
on money order to The Daily Light
TO prove his statement That's re-
yokipg the order for sure. Why not
stand up to the rack and give fig
ures? A heavy money order business
indicates a Sears and Roebuck'
town and Waxahachie don't aspire to
such honors. Early during the year
of 1915 The Dairy Light conducted
la Trade at Home" campaign that
caused lots of people to face about
and do the square thing with the
merchants of their home town ana
liz Is barely possible that Ennis may
have exceeded Waxahachie in point
of number OF money orders sent out,
but ii is safe to claim that WaXa-
lhachie has paid off more money or
lders than Ennis postoffice. How
ever we don't concede anything and
when Postmaster Buie has followed
the letter of his first proposal ana
furnished the postal receipts for the
quarter without including the money
order business, we will take great
delight in giving the exact figures
ION the business done in the money
iorder department here. We are re-
turning the money order for the
five cents.
1t wasn't our intention of press
ling home any unpleasant facts, but
lsince the argument is continued we
suggest to Mr.. Buie that the salary
of postmasters is based on the gross
receipts o. the office. Mr.. Singleton
lis paid $4,000 annually for his ser
vices at the Waxahaenie postoffiee.
does the Ennis postoffice pay that
tsum? If it does then we are reads
to admit that Ennis is in a class with
Waxahachie 1t is possible TO fool
the people. but you can't fool the de-
partment
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-01-05
OLD-TIME COLD CURE .
DRINK HOT TEA!

Get a small package of Hamburg
Breast Tea, or as the German folks
call it. Hamburger Brust Thee" at any
pharmacy. Take tablespoonful OF the
tea, put cup of boiling water upon
it, pour through sieve and drink a
teecup full at any time during the
day or before retiring. 1t is the most
effective way to break 4 cold and cure
grip, as it opens the pores of the skin,
relieving congestion. Also loosens the
bowels, thus breaking up a cold.
Try it the next time you suffer from
cold or the grip. 1t is inexpensive
and entirely vegetable, therefore safe
md harmless.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-01-05

W. Plumhoff was installing officer
7 for the Circle.
The following are the named Of
ficers installed for the w. O. w.
and their rank 7. II. Bragg, c.
&C.; A. J. Burks, ADV. Lieut.; Joe
Evans, banker: J Il. Ragsdale,
clerk. William Gumm escort, How
ard Jeifers, Waterman; Bill lrone,
sentry c. A. Wilkins, manager.
me names of the Circle officers
are: Mrs. A. ~ Bedford, guardian;
Mrs. John Fleming, past guardian;
Mrs Geo. Pryor, advisor: Mrs. W
d. Knowles, chaplain; Mrs. Baber,
attendant; Miss Leopa Dodgen, as
sstant attendant; Mrs. Trone, in
ner sentinel; Miss Lizzie Reymul-
Ter, outer sentinel; Mrs. Plumhoff
manager; Mrs. John Fox banker;
Mrs. LeBlonde, clerk.
Mrs A. ~ Bedford, who has been
tlttltu SuSii hldh VI AhC 1liNiS ibi !"
number of years and has successful
~ filled this responsible position to
the satisfaction of all, made few
interesting remarks, which was
much enjoyed by the audience.
Following the installation cere-
monies, was a drill by the juvenile
team of the Circle, seventeen in
number, that brought out a hearty
encore. The little girls acquitted
themselves with honors, this being
one of the best features on the pro-
gram. Miss Merle COX made a
splendid captain.
After the drill supper was an
bounced and when ninety had pass
ed into the dining hail, the door
was closed and thS was continued
until thrice that number had been
served
During the supper hour the w.
o. " drill team entertained the
waiting crowd with some expert
drill work
Then followed a splendid talk by
DR.. l.. ID. Parnell, medical examin-
er. who is a member of the lodge.
The supper was bountiful and
very appetizing The three long
tables were spread for 90 people.
and we're three times filed. Nectar
and hot coffee was served in album
dance. Besides sandwiches, meats,
salads, cakes of many kinds,
numerous glass bowls contained
luscious fruits of all kinds.
1t was eleven O'Clock before the
crowd dispersed all leaving reluc-
family, but feeling the better for
having been present on so joyous
occasion,
AT the conclusion or the exercises
Of the evening platters loaded with
good things TO eat were sent 20 the
night operators at the two tele-
phone exchanges.
Then all that was left was gath
cred up aud sent to the Orphans
Home The collection included pies,
cakes, salads, fruits. etc. in album
dance,
During the evening vletrola mus
ic was furnished
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-01-05
ENNIS FAILS To MAKE
GOOD RECEIPTS CLAIM
xrw rIilN II THAT ENNIS SENT
OFT CfiEATFR NUMBER
MONEY ORDERS.
Editor Weekly Leaves e Up 90 posi-
master Bale ard that Giicihi
S.destepS the Is
sue.

Ennis postoffice receipts FOR the
month OF December over December
1914. show an increase of 10 per
cent. This is on the sale of stamps
and stamped paper only and does
not include the money order bust
ncss
The total receipts and disburse-
ments OF the Ennis office now eX-
coed any office in the county, Wax
ahachie not excepted
The increase for the year OF 1919
over 1914 is more than II per cent.
Postmaster Buie furnishes the
News the above statement. OF which
nc is very proud, especially as the
office leads all other postoffices IN
Ellis county. by good big margin
Ennis News