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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-10-19
MILL RUN.

Miss Oracle Murphy and sis
ters, Summa and Alma and
Alice Simpson were calling on
Misses Eva and Norma Phillips,
Sunday.
Clyde Snodgrass was visiting
at Ross Smiths on Saturday
night and Sunday.
Mrs. Dorretta Murphy went
to Elkins Monday to see her
daughter, Miss Wilma, who is in
the hospital at that place.
Lee Bennett, of Porterwood
was visiting with Miss Oracle
Murphy at w. S. Phillips, Sun
day.
Lloyd England and Brook
Barrett of Meadowville passed
through here Tuesday enroute
to Mr.. England's affirm.
H. E. Critics moved on a farm
near Montrose last week.
Miss Eva and Norma Phillips
were at Montrose Saturday.
Mrs. Essa Snodgrass, of
Cumberland was visiting her
mother, Dora Murphy, Of this
place, Saturday night and Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Phillips
were at T. L. Ferguson's at
MOntroSe, Sunday.
T. j. Phillips was calling on
Aston Phillips, Sunday night.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-10-19

Leandef w. fiuSk, aged fatnei
I OF the deceased, and his wife
Of West Union; his brother
Everett Husk of Middlebourne
his sitter, Miss Flora Husk OF
Oklahoma City, okla; an uncle
Preston McClain; cousin
Stewart McClain, and a distant
relative, Miss Lewis Of West
Union.
Those surviving are his
widow, Edna NJ. Husk; his nine
year-old son; his aged father,
l.. w. Husk; his brother, Ev-
erett Husk, and sister, Miss
Flora Husk. His mother and
three sisters preceded him some
years ago.
Charles Robert Husk was
born November 10Th, 1877; was
united in marriage to Miss
Edna M. Thomson, October 20,
1906, and to this union was
born the one son, Kenneth.
He received a good education,
being naturally inclined to
learn; began to teach school in
Tyler and Doddridee counties
later he took a business course
at Petersburg, and soon af-
terward completing this course
he began working there for a
wholesale grocery later he ac-
copied a position here with the
Maryland Snokeless Coal Com
pany as stenographer, then
when the Broomall Iron &
Steel Company was organized
he took charge of the account
ing, and when this company
was succeeded by the North
American Steel Company, he
became the MISUNDERSTANDING
and assistant-treasurer when
the steel mill closed down, he
accepted a position with the
Anheuser-Busch Brewing AS
sociation of St. Louis, moved
to Little Rock, Ark, later
transferred to st. Louis, and
then to New Orleans where he
was working for this concern
at the time of his death. He
was a very efficient accountant
and could handle his work with
ease and accuracy. Well in
formed on many leading sys-
TENS and subjects.
His disposition was optimist-
ic; fearless and harmless; he
was q tender-hearted, helpful
observation-disclosures ready to give
and supply every want and de-
sire to his family. He grieved
not-he lamented not but took
life as it came, feeling and be-
lieving the Creator shaped and
shielded FL is own.
The calling of this young
man, not yet at his best SO far as
human minds can discern, seems
hard to understand, "but there
is a Divinity that shaped our
ends"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-10-19
'1NSOLENT" IS
WASHINGTON VIEW

Washington, Oct. IA high
a Administration official to-day
characterized as 'sInsolent" the
statement credited to Lord Rob-
ert Cecil, British Minister of
War Trade, in newspaper re-
ports this morning announcing
to theworld that Great Britain
has no intention Of abandoning
the blacklist, the blockade or
other war measures which re-
strain neutral trade.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-10-19
INFANT DIES or
PNEUMONIA

Last Saturday morning the
little two-months-old child of
Mr.. and Mrs. Arley Keller died
Of pneumonia only being sick
but a few hours.
The funeral was held Sunday
afternoon, Rev. Stoneking in
charge interment made in the
cemtery on the hill
This was their first born
child and it is only too sad that
the death angel should enter the
home so soon, but Heaven is
made up mostly Of little chill
dren, and no better place there
can be.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-10-19

Program for teachers insti-
tute TO be held at the Shawkey
School, Saturday, Oct. 20, 1916,
beginning at $50 q. m,
i. Music.
2. Plans for keeping school
busy.--L. ID. Cross.
3. Cautions about rules and
discipline and mistakes to
avoid.-A. G. Jones.
A. How to save time.-Sher-
man Polling.
5. How to teach reading well.
&C. A. Ramsey.
6, Work that extends beyond
school WALSH. M. McVicker. u
Intermission, 10 to 80. 49,
z. Singing. -..
8. Discussion of "How to
Teach the Fundamental Sub
jects" to page 50, conducted by
j. H. Rohrabaugh.
9. Round table topics.
Let every teacher In Barker
and Belington attend this meet
ing. Patrons are requested to
be present.
W. w. Ramsey, Chair.
Audra Gall, Sec'y.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-10-19
A LETTER.

I'll TaSO, texas,
Oct. 8, 1916.
Editor of The Progressive
Dear sir:
| am sending you an article
to publish concerning the troops
and the situation on the border.
| want the people around my
home town to know what it is
like down here. The next time
| write, it will be about the in
dustries and farming of this
part of the country and how it
is done. The article is as fol-
lows:
On the Mericam Border.
100000 troops have been sent
to the Mexican border and
about half that many are still
in mobilization camps waiting
to come down here too. Those
that are here are drilling and
going through different kinds
Of training such as hikes, :"
target practice and mimic bat
ties. Some are doing actual
guard duty.
The guards on the bridges,
tunnels and other important
points, keeps his eye on the
"spick" (Mexican) lest he
should blow up a bridge or raid
a cattle ranch and drive off
some cattle to the hungry Vii
listas. Such raids of this kind
are common to us. Raids have
been made as far as fifty miles
from the border. Just recent
ly a raid was made right under
the evry eyes of 10000 soldiers
that were on a "hike. ut is done
so bold and dareing that moth
ing is thought of it until it was
too late.
One regiment of 1,200 men
and officers guard 100 miles of
border. Each station has two
companys of 143 men each, and
a machine gun company, Each
post has from 5 to Is men. The
men take turn about, two hours
on duty and four off. Trenches
have been dug and siege guns
mounted on points of advent
age. No one is allowed to enter
the states from Mexico unless
they have been thoroughly ex-
amined and inoculated. We are
having trouble with Chinese
trying to get in continually from
of Mexico. Smuggling arms
and ammunition across the Dor
der is a common thing which is
prohibited. Refugees pour into
Ell Paso and other border
towns by the hundreds daily.
Starvation prevails throughout
all Mexico, even towns just a.
cross the border people are
starving and typhoid fever is
raging in the interior. Mexico
is certainly in very bad condi-
ton.
At Ell Paso Texas.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-10-19

Chicken and Waffle Supper
in the basement Of M. E. church
Friday night, Oct. 20. Will be-
gin to serve at 6 o'clock. A
good square meal for only Csc.
Everybody welcome. Com -.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-10-19

Ashton, 515 year old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. G. R. Kidder fell
from a fence and broke both
bones of right forearm, We'd
nesday morning. Bones have
been set and the boy is doing
nicely.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-10-19
CHARLES ROBERT HUSK

WHO WAS KILLED N a STREET CAR ACCIDENT ~ NEW,
LEANS, OCTOBER 12h HE VAS A FORMER CITIZEN CT
INGION
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-05
YOUTH MUST BE TAUGHT
 PATRIOTISM WITHOUT ROASTING
Says Secretary Daniels in Speech at
 Lewiston, Me.

Lewiston, Me, July 4.-The Ameri- can youth of the future must be taught a patriotism without boasting, a love of country without chauvinism or jingoism. a reverence for the flag without a trace of brag or bluster, de- clared Secretary Daniels, of the navy department, speaking here today at a Fourth of July celebration.
 The day has passed" said Secre- tary Daniels, when the spread eagle orator boasted in stentorian tones that Uncle Sam could whip anything in creation, but the day must never come when the American youth will not glory in the victories of Putnam and Marion and Washington, or when we are not thrilled with enthusiasm when the victories of John Paul Jones, Perry and Marlborough are related"
 America, said the speaker, is broadening its viewpoint and getting away from a parochial patriotism.
 "Our parents and teachers" said he, must point out that all wisdom will not die with us and that the vir- tues we esteem are found in every na- ton under every sky. Steam, electri- city and wireless have made this a very small world indeed and travel has ended the provincialism that sees only the good in ones own country"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-05

Lightning Damages House, Knocks
 Over Tree, Kills Twenty five Chick
 ens-HaiIstones Taken in Thermos
 Bottle to EanieIson-BaII Games
 Accident.
 The thunder lightning and rain storm early Monday afternoon did quite a little damage in town. The lightning struck in the gable of the house occupied by Archie Hutchins and Ernest Barr. tearing the shingles from the roof, evidently grounding on the electric light wires, as Nir. Barr was at the moment, about to light one of the electric lights and received quite a shock.
 4 large walnut tree near the home of J. O. Mains was blown down, breaking the electric and telephone wires, also doing some damage to the house.
 At the home of Ava Pierce the lightning struck the barn, killing 75 chickens. The hail damaged a big piece Of grass and some of the gar den plants. i pumber of hailstOnes were put into a TherTnOs bottle and carried to DanielsOn, where many saw how large they were.
 Ball Games Tuesday.
 The Ioosup baseball team met the JG"tLL As4ty LCdIll TOT Il return same on the carpet ground Tuesday morn Ing. The score was to in favor of Jewett City. This score was an improvement on the one at Jewett City. Moosup met the same team on the carpet ground in the afternoon
 Short Paragraphs.
 Edwin Maine spent the Fourth with his parents in AIoOsup. He will be back at his work this Wednesday, morning.
 The Moosup Boy Scouts of America went to Putnam Tuesday morning, to help in the parade.
 The night before the Fourth was a noisy one in MOOsUp and the sur rounding towns.
 Many local people spent the Fourth in Danielson watching the ball games.
 Old Rifle Causes Injury.
 Harold White met with an accident by, shooting an old Springfield army rifle which gave way with a heavy charge of powder. He cut his hand a little Nothing serious happened as the wound was soon attended to by his friends.
 Charles Walker and two of the Ty- Ter boys went to Wildwood park on Tuesday afternoon. They are trying to find a suitable camping ground.
 Bathing Trip Postponed.
 Six local young men started for Moosup pond about 1 o'clock Tuesday morning in an automobile. They eE- pected to go in bathing but when they were about in front of the public 7i- brary the back wheel of the autonO- bile came off. The car dragged quite a distance before stopping. No one was hurt but all were frightened. They decided to postpone the bathing.
 The trolley car on the Moosup and Central Village line was put out of order by the storm. It was not until
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-05
GERMANS TAKE THIAUMoNT
 FOR THE FOURTH TIME
With a Massed Attack Following a
 Violent Bombardment.

Jaris, July 4, 11.O5 p. m.-The Thiau- mont work, around which some of the blOOdiest fighting of the war has taken place, has been captured by the Ger mans for the fourth time, according to the official statement by the French war office tonight.
 The French have advanced south and east of AsseVillers. where they have captured a wood and the villages of Barleux and BeuOy- y-En- -Santerer. They also have taken the greater part of the village of EstTees, where 800 prisoners fell into their hands.
 The text Of the official statement follows:
 North of the Somme the day pass ed quietly in the whole section occu- pied by the French troops.
 South of the SOnlme, in spite of bad weather, which interfered with our operations, we extended our posi- tiOns in the course of the day toward the south and east. We captured woods in the neighbOrhood of AsseviI- lers and the villages of Barleux and BellOy- en- -Santere, which we hold in entirety. EstreeS has also fallen into our hands with the exception of a small part where the Germans are still resisting. In the region of Estrees alone we took 500 prisoners.
 "On the left bank of the Mouse an artillery struggle is proceeding in the region of AvOCourt and Hill BOA.
 ''On the right bank of the Mouse the Germans redoubled their efforts in the region of ThiaumOnt, on which since midday they directed a bombardment of great violence with guns of big Calibre. About ? o'clock, after several assaults had been repulsed. a massed attack was launched on the work and succeeded in capturing it for the fourth time. Our troops maintain their po sitions in the immediate neighborhood of the work. An intense artillery fire was directed by the enemy on Damloup and La Laufee. No event of impor- tance occurred on the rest Of the front"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-05
Al Rockville Funera
OBITUARY.
RolIin s. Ketchura,

ROllin $. Ketchum, S4. died at his home on Pearl street after a long ill., ness. MT. KetChum has been resi- dent of Mystic for over 60 years and for many years carried on a pool and lunch room in the l[ctchum block on Main street, now owned by A E. Aer- win. He was a highly respected CitI- zen. For the past 20 years he has lived Q quiet life at his home on Pearl street. He leaves his wife and four daughters, Mrs. Virginia Tucker of Narragarsett Pier, Mrs. Alfred Macdonald of No ank, Misses Anna an6 May Ketchum of Mystic, and three sons, ROllin. Fred and William EetchUm, of Mystic.
 Heard About the Village.
 MT and Mrs. James Keenan of New I OTk are guests of relatives in town for the summer
 lIr. and Mrs. c. H. ByTan and three daughters are visiting in East Lyme for 9 few days.
 Fred T. Lane of Boston is the guest of his brother George c. Lane.
 lIr. and Mrs. John Gray and four children of Bridgeport are in town for the summer.
 MT. and Mrs. Jaclzues Humes of New York are guests of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Humes.
 Leland Perkins of Bridgeport is the guest of his parents, MT. and Mrs. George 4. Perkins.
 Prof. and Mrs William Coleman and son, Rowland Wilcox Coleman, of Lew istCn, Me. are guests of Mir. and Mrs. Rowland H. Wilcox.
 lIr. and Mrs Si1as Fish and two children of New York are guests Of Mrs. Eleanor Fish.
 Mrs. Elsie Decker and son Russell of South Windsor are visiting in town.
 MT. and Mrs. George E. Newbury and daughter, Miss Helen Newbury, of Palmer Mass. and Mr. and Mrs Dor rance CobuIn Of Springfield, Mass, are guests of MT. and Mrs. sherman Ham, mOnd.
 MT. and Mrs. William Palmer and
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-05

Bridgehampton, N. Y, July A. Charles E. Hughes, speaking at the nearby village of Easthampton today, told 8 Fourth of July audience that what America needs just now above all other things in an intelligent cOmpTe- hension of the ideals of democracy. He asserted the nation needs more than thrills in it's patriotism and said his dream of America was of a country officered by it's men actuated by no thought of self. He deyoutly hoped, the nominee declared, for a new birth of the sentiment of unity from the country's present perils.
 We Are Not a Rash People.
 We are not a rash people, he said. tarisnl; we are not anxious to get into trouble, but if anybody thinks the spirit of service and sacrifice is lost and that we have not got the old sen timent of self-respect, he does not un- derStand the United States
 MT. Hughes motored over from his summer home here to review the Vil- lage preparedness parade and had not intended to address the crowd. At the close of the programme, however, he consented to speak briefly.
 Picking Up Threads of Old Relations.
 q have been long on silence and very short on talk" he said. Tt is an odd experience that I am going through picking up the threads of old relations. I think I have lived at least five years in the last three weeks.
 One of the pleasantest incidents of my return is to be sojourning with you in the shadow of the American flag. Wherever that flag floats there is a shrine.
 Tt is all very well to talk about the Declaration and the strong sentiments which it contains, but that was back ed by men-men who couldn't have in- dited it, men who couldn't have com
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-05
Brief Mention.
STONINGTON
Physician Believes Grace Sheffield Has InfantiIe ParaIysis-.ReaI Es- state Sale.

Dr. P. G. Taylor, who was called to attend Grace Sheffield, five years of age, has diagnosed the case as infan- tile paralysis, and says it is the first case to appear in this section. The patient is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Henry Sheffield, of Pawcatuck, and is visiting at the home of John Holland in the borough. The doctor reports that the patient has shown signs of improvement.
 The American flag was very much in the open on July Fourth in ob- servance of the day we celebrate, aI- though there was not much real ceIe- bration in Stonington.
 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Joseph have as their guest, Miss Florence M. Spen- cer, of Hartford
 J. W. Rittenhouse has purchased the tenement house at the corner of Cliff street and Railroad avenue from Miss L. R. Woodbridge.
 Mrs. F. c. Jones and daughter Laura, of Hartford. have arrived at their summer Nome in the borough.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-05
LITTLE CHANGE ON THE
 BRITISH WAR FRONT.
Germans Have Brought Up Reinforce
 ments from Other Points.

British official despatches issued to- day record little change in the situa- ton on the British front. They show that the Germans have brought up strong endorsements from other parts of their line and are stubbornly con- testing every yard of the British ad- vance Torrcntial rains today, how ever, hampered the offensive prepara- tions and the British action was con fined mostly to consolidating the ground already won.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-05
BALTIC.
Five Teams in Tennis Tournamen&- Scores and Rating to Date-Cannon Booming Ushers in the Fourth Crowded Cars Run to Norwich.

Scores and Rating to Date-Cannon
 Booming Ushers in the Fourth
 Crowded Cars Run to Norwich.
 The tennis tournament started with five teams Sunday, July ?, on Caron's tennis court. All games are to be played in doubles. The features of Sundays games were the serving and volleying of William Caron, who at critical times pulled the game through by his sensational shots. Fol lowing are the scores of the games and the rating of each team: Al CarOn and Lawrence AUthieT defeated Joseph Simineau and George Lafeur, 60; Will liam DOnnelly and William Caror de- feated Alfred CarOn and Charles Char on. 6-3; Al CarOn and Lawrence Au- thier defeated Al Cullen and Noe Car on, 6-0; William DOnpelly and William CarOn defeated Alfred CarOn and Charles CharOn defeated Al Cullen and Noe CarOn, 60; William DOnneIly and William CarOn defeated Alfred Car on and Lawrence AutEier, 6-4. Per centage of teams: William Caron and William DOnEelly, 1000; Alfred Caron and Lawrence Authier, -750; Alfred CarOn and Charles Charon, 800; J SimOneau and George Lafeur, .333; Al Cullen and Noe Caron. .O00.
 Notes Of the Holiday.
 Miss Bertha, Battersby of Providence is spending a few days vacation with Miss Anna Firth Wallen.
 Walter and George Gustavson Of AIOnsOn are guests of MT. and Mrs. Oscar Anderson.
 Carl Johnson has left town to work on the government supply ship, John Rogers.
 George Neil Ball Rocheleau of Hartford is the guest of MT and Mrs. William E. ROCheieau, Jr.
 Miss Veronica ROCneIeau has entered the employ of her brother William.
 MT. and Mrs. George LeGros and daughter spent the holiday with Wlili- mantle friends.
 Louis Trudeau spent the holiday in Webster.
 Flags Displayed Tuesday.
 Large flags waving from different residences and business places marked the observance of Independence day.
 Edward Farrell, Jr., John Hussey, JE, and Peter Hussey spent the holiday jn Newport
 The Misses Caderette of North GrOsven0rdaIe are guests of MT. and Mrs. Alexander Dupont, Jr.
 George DoUvine of Central Village was a Tuesday visitor here.
 Miss Eva AlIard is visiting MT, and Mrs Edward AIlard.
 Miss Moliie Sweet of Providence is
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-05
PLATNFIELD
Week-oId Girl Has Party on the Fourth-A Very Quiet Holiday Many Visitors to Norwich.

Many VEsItorS to Norwich.
 At the old Brown farm in Packer vile, Celia, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Isador Alderman was born a week ago Sunday. Little Miss Alderman, while not herself issuing invitations. re- Ceived many friends and well wishes July 1. Those present were: IsadOr Friedman and family, Isador Aberman and family and c. B. Montgomery of PackerViIle; MT. and Mrs. Morris Git tleman, Morris Gittleman, Jr., Miss Dora Gitleman and children of Jew ett City; MT. and Mrs. Barnet Che chick and children Harry, Samuel and Pauline of New York city: Mrs. P Cohen and children Hyman, Barnet and Max of New York state: Mrs. Adeline Bergman and daughter Flor ence, Mrs. Sarah KOplerwitz and chiI- dren, Mrs. Annetta Maurseritz, Ser nard and Harry Maurserttz, Mrs. Kate Deroshkin. son and daughter: Mrs. K Miller and Miss Adeline Miller of New York city.
 Holiday Was Quiet.
 The night before and the Fourth of July were unusually quiet in Plain field this year. Scarcely any fireworks were set off and no revolvers CT crackers were allowed to be fired off until f o'clock Tuesday morning. Spe- cial officers were on duty to enforce these orders. The only customary Fourth of July act of previous years was the ringing of the Congregational church bell at 12 o'clock Monday night.
 Brief Mention.
 Many Plainfeld people were in Nor Wich Tuesday to attend the great pre- paredness parade.
 Mrs. Martha Runge of New York is visiting PlatnfieId relatives.
 Louis Lamothe of Providence visit ed Plainfield relatives over the week end.
 c. B. Montgomery was a recent vis- itor in Hartford.
 Wilfred Allard spent Tuesday with Rhode Island friends.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-05

sons Stephen and Robert Palmer, of Boston, are guests of MT. and Mrs. Stephen Palmer on Broadway.
 Miss HiIda Rawson Eas returned to Guilford after a visit with Miss Louise Paige.
 Mir and Mrs. William Thompson and sOr Freddie of Brooklyn, \. Y, are EnOs M. Gray, in Ledyard
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-05

LitohfieIcI-Eugene M. Curtiss of Litchfield was granted a divorce from Fannie Curtiss in the superior court at W1nsted on the grounds of adul- tery. He was also given the custody of their minor children. The couple have IS children living. MT. Curtiss claimed that his wife left him in Feb ruary, 1914, going to live with a Ply mouth man. Two residents of Ply mouth testified that the woman was living there with another man.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-05
FATALLY INJURED
 IN A BOXING BOUT
Bert Coffey 21, Champion Fly Weight
 of Olympic Club, San Francisco.

Los Angeles, Cal, July 4.-Bert Cof- fey, 21 years of age champion fly weight of the Olympic club of San Francisco, suffered fatal injury here yesterday during the last round of a four round amateur boxing contest with Frankie DOlan of Los Angeles.
 Coffey received a blow on the jaw and staggered into a clinch. When the boxers broke, Coffey fell to the floor, striking on his chin. He died in a few minutes. BOlan was arrested.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-05

Ansonia-GasoIine went to 30 cents a gallon at Ansonia Saturday. 1t has been retailing at 27 cents per gallon for some time, but an advance of three cents in the wholesale price caused a corresponding increase in the retail price. This is just twice what the fluid cost year ago.