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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-10

wreath or. cluster and of
orange blossoms or white Gle
mats; then again it is cap or
rouche, but always there is the
cluster of dainty, waxy bios
SONS, so absolutely necessary to
the true wedding spirit. The
veil offers the best way of intro
ducing the bit of rare old lace
without which. the wedding
gown is incomplete, if such, a
bit is to be found in the family
treasure chest If there is none,
the bride must, be content to
bring in her something old" in
a bit of brocade, clevely intro
duced on bodice or girdle; a.
piece of antique jewelry, also
will serve to keep the spell.
The Brides Bouquet
The brides bouquet may be a
stiff formal little bunch of white
rosebuds, with its quaint, stiff
little paper manchette, or the
graceful shower bouquet with
dropping lily cupe and ribbons.
One of our exclusive FORTS al
ways furnishes his bride with a
bouquet in shower effect of Ill
lies of the valley, white orchids
and pure white ribbons; lilies
of the valley and white rosebuds
are equally effective and much
less expensive. The serious
bride may carry a flower-decked
prayer-book, if she prefers, in
stead Of bouquet.
ItiIdren As attendants.
Small attendants, flower girls
and tiny pages, are becoming
more and more a feature of fash
ionable weddings. It is a pref
ty English custom, one that of
ten saves much thought and
planning. These small attend
dants are picturesque adjuncts
to the ceremony, and whether
they wear picture hats, small
bonnets, or no head covering at
all is a matter of no consequ-
ence; all three are correct and
perhaps the prettiest and SIM
plest thing of all, is to have the
wee, curly head decked with
wreath of fresh flowers to cor
respond with those in hr basket.
Sometimes the small girls dress
is a quaint replica Of the brides
own gown, and then again it is
a Kate Greenaway frock, dain-
ty and quaint to a degree.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-10

Assignment was made by Super.
intendent Shawkey, of the state
department of schools, of the distri
button OF the supplementary fund
Of COCO. set aside from the general
school fund by the legislature for the
assistance of those school districts in
the state which otherwise are unable
to maintain the minimum term re-
quired by law The distribution was
made on basis of $4,000 to the
teachers funds and $4,000 to the
building funds
The aggregate demands of the dis
tricts for aid to teachers funds was
$4,000, the appropriation amounting
to only So per cent OF, this sum. The
amount asked for building purposes
was $4,000, the appropriation being
10 per cent OF the demands. These
deficits had been anticipated, however
and the school boards had been adj
sised to lay additional leyies to make
up the deficiency.
The demands on the building fund
we're the same as last year, but the
advance in teachers salaries author
lied by the last legislature was re-
sponsible for the increased demands
on the teachers fund. With the addi
tional levies, however, it is believed
the poorer districts are in better finan
cial condition than ever before.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-10
L01l. ay0 PERSONA.
TOLD IN SHORT PARAGRAPHS

Advertising in this paper
brings good results.
Call on US in our new place, on
the Right Corner.-Felton Cloth.
Co. ADV.
Mrs. Williamson, of Webster,
was here visiting her son, G. w.
Williamson, last week.
Charley Winniecot was visit
ing G. w. Williamson on the
west side, last week.
Get sack of pure buckwheat
ground on the burrs at Scrim-
geur Bros. (Adv.
A. G.. Shannon, Of Buckhannon
who travels for Kane & Keyser
Hdwe Co., was here Saturday.
FOR RENT-Six room
house and large garden, apply,
j. w. Criss. (Adv.
Born unto Mr.. and Mrs. Lee
oral Stalnaker, Saturday morn
ing a seven pound baby boy.
Flour, middlings, brand, corn
meal, and buckwheat all fresh
ground every day at Scrimgeour
Bros. (Adv.
Jesse Robinson of Pleasant
Greek is in the city today visit
ing his brothers, Jas. and j. F.
Robinson.
We have moved to the Right
building where l.. D. Cook & Co.
was located.-Felton Cloth. Co.
ADV.
Miss Myrtle Comstock, of
Warren, Pa, came in Sunday
evening and will be the guest of
Miss Bess Trahern, few days.
"Tygarts Valley" pure buck
wheat -four ground on the b.irrs.
80 cents a bag. (Adv.
Scrimgeour Eros.
J A. Gau-1t. R9ute j, sue
cessful farmer made The Pro-
gressive office a paying call
Tuesday Wish others would
follow
Try the ht-le made -four
glaii fresh every dav also
Graham four ct Strimgeour
Pr tAdv
Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Talbot re-
turned home from Bluefeld.
Tuesday where they have been
visiting their daughter for a
few weeks.
FOR RENT-six room cot
tage. al conveniences. on the
best street in Belington. IN
quire at the office.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-10

Unworthy and can't draw a
crowd once a month for the
Worthy? Your Community
content to "eat drink and be
merry" and live below it's ears
Your Young People content to
fill their lives with cheap amuse-
ments, dances, card parties,
mushy magazines, tainted nov
els, charley chaplin, mutt and
Jeff, ragtime and husks.
Man, have you red blood
Have you children? Are you
your brothers keeper? Do
American citizens surrender to
General Apathy and General
Encouragement?
Then never stop Fighting Re
enforce the Churches and
Schools. Call out the Reserves
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-10
ON WITH THE WAR;

The war never stops. The
Forces Of Good war with the
Forces of Evil. The Forces
That Go Up war with The For
ces That Go Down. Progress
fights apathy. Industry fights
laziness. Culture fights Coarse
ness. Regeneracy fights Degen-
eracy. Immortality fights i'm
morality.
How goes the war in your
town? Where do you fight?
You can not be neutral.
You have Churches and
Schools? Yet your Town can
draw a crowd every night for the
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-10
The Attractive Use Of Laces
and Chiffon.

WIZ Oftcy wv
Laces, chiffous, and nets were
never dainter Of more fairy-like
than they are this season. 1t
is to be a season of laces and
transparent fabrics. Laces as
graceful as the web of the spi-
der, or the glinting, shimmering
wing of the butterfly, vie for
favor with the more substantial,
Spanish and thread-run pat
terms the sheerest of silk crepes
and the crispest of organdies are
modish for frocks. Paper-like
taffetas are often used in the
gowns of the brides attend
ants and then, again, they are of
organdy, in the palest Of tints,
trimmed with bands of taffeta.
This combination of taffeta and
organdy will be a noticeable
feature of all imported frocks
this summer; it is an usually at
tractive notion, although not a
particularly practical one, for
Americans. The tub frock as
such, is not known in Paris.
One may say that, owing to the
climate, it is solely an Ameri-
can idea. In most parts of
Europe is to cool enough to
wear a frock of silk or light
weight wool the summer thru,
even for sport purposes.
The Formal Wedding Conn.
For the demure little bride
who wishes to tread the beaten
path Of custom, for reasons
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-10
THE PARADE.

The big parade of Christians
of all the Churches and Sunday
school of the city started about
$50 Tuesday evening. The
line Of much began at corner of
Bridge street and Grim Avenue,
while one end was at the bridge
the other was at the end fthe
pavement on Brown Avenue, in
double file, so great was the
crowd.
They were grouped off in
groups of about the same age,
The children, the different Sun
day school classes, High School,
lodges, etc. This was wonder
ful scene. Torches, banners,
flags with songs and "yells" of
praise,
1t res been estimated that 500
t0 600 took part in this parade.
This was something unique for
Belington and brought out q
larre crowd for the two services.
rFrt
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-10

Although Clarksburg is the
heart of a coal section, scarcely
any coal is used for fuel, there,
There. is not a single retail deal
err there and not to exceed fiji
teen tons a week is consumed in
the town. Natural gas is used
practically to the exclusion of
coal.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-10
WELFARE WORK.

Social welfare work is being
carried on by the Federal Coal
& Coke Company, at it's colliery
at Grant Town, this state. The
work is under the direction of
Miss Beatrice X. G. Flynn, of
Boston, and has been going on
since June, 1915.
In addition to her welfare
work, Miss Flynn assumes the
duties of district nurse for the
coal company, and her minis
trations to the families of the
miners in times of sickness have
tended to make her the most
popular woman in the commune
ty.
A modest settlement house has
been provided, and there the
girls of the community are
taught to cook and sew and learn
the arts of housekeeping. A
childrens' playground has ben
established, where various forms
of amusement are at the dis
posal of the children and grown
ups as well.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-10
SEVENTEEN CENTURIES

Win be Required to Exhaust West
Virginia Coal.-No reasons for
Present Generation to Become A.
Harmed Considerable Tendency To-
ward Welfare Work at Galleries
New Method of Using Coal in
Smelling.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-10
Activities Greater In State.

While there has been no change in
the price OF oil for the last week,
field reports show that activities are
greater than at any time this win
ter. Shooting old wells is one of
the most important operations in the
old fields, but new locations are be-
ing made and the limits are being ex-
tended in all these West Virginia
producing regions where operators
We're satisfied to allow the work al
ready done to suffice until the ad-
vance in quotations was begun
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-10

Simple Vel Arrangements.
Quite the most important
part of the frock for June, Oct
ober, February, or any other
bride, is the veil. 1t is often
a simple length of tulle draped
over the hair and caught with
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-10
Educators Plan Cooperation.

Educators Plan Cooperation.
Dean G. r. Jones and Prof. e. N.
Germ of the department of engineer.
ing, at the West Virginia university,
Morgantown, were Ia the city for a
conference with Superintendent Shaw
key and l.. j. Hanifan, supervisor OF
rural schools. The purpose of the con.
terence was the discussion of the prob
lem OF cooperation between the work
IN the rural schools and the extension
work being carried on by the mining
engineers under the direction of the
university. Prof Zern has charge OF
the teaching of mining engineering at
the university. Besides the teaching
that is done in this course at Morgan.
town, however, the department has
three field men working in various
parts of the state, conducting night
classes at many ofsthe mining villages
and towns, at which they give instruc.
tons on many of the problems of min
ing, especially those pertaining to
safety in the operations. These three
men, with their assignments of terri
tory are as follows: r. S. Californian.
If the Winding Gulf district D. H.
Perdue, of the WEIGH Pocahontas dis
trict: and j. j Bourquin, of the Mont.
somery-New River district
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-10
THE SPRING BRIDE, HER
FROCK, VEIL AN BOU
QUIET.
QUIET FLOWER GIRLS
AND PAGES

New York, Feb. 9.-For-
tunate indeed is the young
daughter Of the American home,
who may indulge if she wishes,
according to the old-time GUS
tom, brought down through the,
ages, in the filmy, dainty we'd
ding gown of white, with it's
ethereal veil of net, bordered,
with an edge Of rare old lace
which had long ago decked the
gown of her grandmother. Were
she compelled by tradition to
wear jacket of red or black.
or cumbersome draperies of silk
and brocades, she would lose
much of her spirituelle charm
and take on a buxomness not
suited to her type.
The wedding gown of to-day
has lost some of it's dignity
with it's train, but it has gained
a youthful charm which is to be
preferred. In the wedding frock
today, there is much of the
quaint charms and sweetness of
grandmother's gown; shocking,
putting, quilting, shirring and
numberless other handmade
trimmings are used in it's garni-
ture, and it is fashioned Of the
sheerest, most airy of fabrics
and laces.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-10
Charged With Negligence.

Captain William E. Roe, of the
steamer kanawha, which sank in the
Ohio River more than a week ago,
with the loss of almost a score of
lives, is charged with negligence by
the West Virginia Public Service Com,
mission in his efforts to recover the
bodies of the passengers who met
death when the steamer sank. The
action of the commission was based
On the report of Chief Inspector E. E.
Winters, who recently completed an
investigation of the wreck. The com
mission declared that proper efforts
had not been made to recover the
bodies and ordered Captain Roe to
Immediately begin the work of recoy.
ering said bodies and to pursue the
same diligently until all persons who
lost their lives by the accident have
been accounted for as far as possible.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-10
lBy C. C. Mcintosh J

49,
Virginia is so nearly inexhausi-
BILE that the present generation,
at least, need feel no alarm on
that account. The soft coal de-
posits of the state are estimated
as capable of affording a yield
Of TIA, 044, 100000 tons. At the
present time, the production
runs about 7O,000,000 tons per
year. But even if this average
should be increased to 100000
900 tons per year, or matter of
about thirty per cent, there is
enough coal in our mountains to
last seventeen centuries. So, if
there should remain a demand
for coal during the coming cen
turtles, the industry will continue
to bethe mainstay Of the state
for many hundreds of years.
CLUBHOUSE OPENED FOR
MINERS.
The Main Island Creek Coal
Company, of Omar, w. aV., has
recently opened its new club
house. At present 80 bed rooms
are occupied. Ten Of these
rooms have running water. The
clubhouse is situated at an adj
vantageous point, near the main
Office and the No. A store house
of the company. The porch is
being enclosed in glass and is
spacious enough to be used for
dancing purposes. It is heated
by steam, as is the entire build
ing.
In the living room there is a
large, old-fashioned five place,
with a piana and victrola, and
many enjoyable evenings are ex-
pected by the boys.
The back house, containing
fifty showers, is not quite COM
pleted, but the young folks Of the
town initiatd the hall over it by
holding a large dance during
the holidays.
NEW METHOD IN USING
COAL IN SMELLING.
A new method of using coal
in competition with aoil fuel is
being tried at Vancouver. Those
conducting the experiments
claim that crushed coal can be
supplied to stem-producing fur
naces by the same method that
oil is utilized. The new process
is of special interest to British
Columbia, as it is proposed to APP
ply it for smelling purposes in
the big mining plants of the
province. 1t is claimed that
seven tons of copper ore can be
smelted with one ton Of coal by
this process, whereas formerly
the ratio was a ton Of coal to a
ton of ore.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-10
Drug Users Are Few.

Drug users have become fewer in
West Virginia since the federal anti
narcotic law went into effect Nor
chine habituals, of whom 81 have been
reated at the West Virginia state
hospital since the law went into effect.
we're more numerous than the victims
: auy other Us. Z cording to the re-
fort made by DR.. Il. NJ. Keatley, who
has the drug cases in charge at the
state institution. OF these victims, At
%ere women. Other drug users treat
d and cured include three users of
audanum, an ane user each of gum
pium and powdered opium.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-10
tie Pencil Used or State Audit.

$3.50 ~! 5t5t5 Euuft.
The blue pencil il being used UP in
he tax commissioners Office on the
H4st edition OF the first audit of the
sate's finances preparatory to it's cir
ulation among the voters of the state.
rhe cancellation has been directed
~ the governor, it is said, of the
paragraph on page l4O, which shows
that n G, Pierson, state pardon at
lney, with salary as such of SO zoo
Year drew 1926 as a committee
clerk during the regular session of the
legislature, the expenfes of which are
.hewn in the audit for the year ending
lime 30. 1915.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-10

It's In TIE Progressive.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-08-25
5. 5. Convention
 a Great Success

The South Franklin Sunday School Convention held at Oak Bend Saturday and Sunday was a very successful affair in every way. The attendance is said to have surpassed all expectations. An interesting and instructive program was rendered and the work of both days was highly satisfactory. Frank James, state secretary, of Little Rock. was present and when interview ed Monday by a Spectator re porter spoke very enthusiastic ally of the convention and stat ed that he was highly pleased with his visit here. E. l. Bumpers is president of the convention while Miss Freddie Andrews is secretary.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-08-25

Three e.bs -four; 4 to < cup sAort- ewing; , kseI keasboontnS X C BakiHg Rowcer; about / cup milx Or mat<v;; 7 teasp00nfnI saH.
 Sift three times, the flour, salt and baking powder. Work into the four the shortening, using lard or butter for shortening. Then mix to a very soft dough with the milk. The softer the biscuit enters the oven, the lighter it comes out. Never knead baking powder biscuits; press the dough into shape and roll lightly. Cut in small shapes and bake on sheet or very shallow pan ill a hot oven. In placing biscuits ill the pans place well apart, not allowing edges to touch. Small biscuits are better than large ones. Large biscuits do not have the proper amount of time to raise and bake.
 Have you seen the new K C Cooks Book Brimful of appetizing recipes that simply mush be successful every time if the few simple drec- tions are carefully followed. You would gladly pay 30 cents for this valuable book. yet we SrRa dbSoiHfeiy ire upon receipt of the colored cer- tihcate packed in every 25-centcan of K Baking Powder. JAQUEs MFG. Co.,. Chicago. Small cans do rot have Cooks Book certificates.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-08-25
Bethlehem M e e t.
 ing reliable One

Rev. J. l.. Shelby closed a very successful meeting at Bethlehem, in Johnson county, Sunday night with the altar filled with earnest seekers. There were 57 conver- sions and 30 additions to the church during the nine days meeting. Old settlers state that this was one of the most success full meetings ever held at this place the largest crowds in it's history and the most perfect order. One feature of the meet ing was that all denominations joined in the services and helped to make the meeting the big success it was. Rev. Shelby is at home this week attending the big tabernacle meeting in Ozark, but will begin a protracted meet ing at Gar Creek Sunday at II o'clock. Everybody, regardless of denomination, cordially invit- ed to come and take part in the services.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-08-25
Outlook Pie a s es
 New Produce Firm

Otho Ozment, manager of the Ozark Egg & Poultry Co.,, which recently located here arrived from Fort Smith Friday night and opened up for business Sat urday morning. Saturday Mir. Ozment purchased over 300 pounds of poultry which he states was more than he ex- pected for his first day of busi- ness. He has also enjoyed a satisfactory patronage each day this week. Their ad will be found on page 3 of The Specta tor it contains a message for the farmer, read it.
 Mrs. OZment will arrive about September lst after which time she and Mr. OZment will make Ozark their home.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-08-25

I. o. o. F. Orphans Home Pictures will, be shown at the Gem Theatre Saturday after noon and night. September 2nd. Admission 10 and 15 cents.
 Strayed-Duroc Jersey pi about one month old-lost about two weeks ago in Ozark. Noti- fly J. H. Williams, Phone AA-55
 Mrs. F. A. Schaeffer and dau- ghter, Miss Dorothy, are expect ed home from Winslow Friday afternoon.
 Hon. T. A. Pettigrew and son. T. A.. Jr., and Comrades Ward and Patterson mOtored over from Charleston Thursday to at- tend the reunion.
 MT. and Mrs. J. w. Pinkerton and children returned Monday afternoon from Huntington and Fort Smith where they had been visiting relatives.
 J. T. Donnell expects to leave his afternoon for Van Bu- ren where he will meet Mrs. DOnnell who will arrive from Bentonville where she has been visiting relatives for the past several days, and accompany her home.
 Pictures of the l. o. o. F. Orphans home at Batesville, will be shown at the Gem Thea tre Saturday afternoon, Septem- Der End, at 3 D. m., and 7:3O p. m. at night. Admission 10 and 15 cents.
 Cow for sale, or would trade for young mule or lilly colt.
 w. A. Barnes, Watalula.
 Miss May Brown left Saturday for Friend. Kansas, where she will teach during the winter.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-08-25
Prof. Tucker Here.

Prof. c. G. Leuker, acting president of the 2nd District Agricultural School located at Russellville, was in Ozark Fri day in the interest of his school. The Russellvile school is said to be one of the best in the state and Prof. Leuker spoke very en- Enthusiastically of the schools fu- ture. Accompanying Prof Leuker was G. w. Hill, a pros. porous farmer of Effa, who is one of the trustees of the school. The Spectator acknowledges 8 pleasant call from Messrs. Leuker and Hill.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-08-25
The Arkansas Razorback.

Through the coul tesy of 1st Lieutenant Jacob A. Johnston, End Arkansas Infantry station e d at Deming, New Mexico. The Spectator is this week in re- ceipt of Volume 1, No. 1, of the Arkansas Razorback, which, ac- cording to it's legend is Devoted to the Happiness of the Arkan- sas Men," The Razorback is the official publication of the Arkansas regiments and a very healthy infant it be, chock full of interesting reading matter for the folks back home. Each con- pany has department some- thing on the order of the rural communities in The Spectator and lots of general and valuable information is scattered through its columns. The Razorback is an S-page, 4.column paper, is published every Saturday and Lieutenant Johnston is it's busi- ness manager. The Spectator extends fraternal greetings and in the words of the immortal Rip V. w.. May it live long and prosper. "
The Ozark spectator., 1916-08-25
Error In Poultry Ad.

In the advertisement of the Ozark Egg & Poultry Company on page 3 of The Spectator an error occurs in just one-half the the issue of the paper. In the prices on hens and sprin0s the ad should read 12ac and 14ac respectively instead of 12 and IA cents, hence if it says 12 and IA in your paper it should be just half a cent more on each.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-08-25
White Oak Students Meet.

The former students of the White Oak school met in annual reunion Saturday, when the pro- gram as announced several weeks ago was carried out. There were many visitors and a delightful time enjoyed by those who were fortunate enough to be there.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-08-25
Meeting Progressing Nicely.

The big tent meeting which began here last Sunday is mov- ing along nicely with large and enthusiastic crowds. Rev H lder and family arrived h ere Monday night and will remain throughout the the meeting. Rev. Holder is an evangelist of considera ole fame and is preaching some mighty good sermons. Services begin at 9:30 a. m. and 7:45 D. m.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-08-25
Ducks For Sale.

l have twenty Indian Runner ducks which. for quick sale. will make the price 50 cents each. See A. Phillips-Phone M. E. Church parsonage or w. C. Bills residence.