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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-30
TRULY FARMER BOY.

"Here are two stalks of corn, .
remarked Sam Jordan as he
talked to the fair school boys
last year, both grew side by
side in the same hill. One has
fine, well developed ear,the other
grew a nubbin. Now would you
keep the good ear for seed 2"
many of the boys, admiring the
fine ear displayedassertedtha that it
would be added to their seed
corn but little fellow in the
corner piped up. Il wouldn't
have that ear, Mister" he said,
"Whv?" shot back Uncle Sam,
pointing a long forefinger at the
young corn grower. Because
it grew in the hill with nubbin,"
answered the boy, "and might
produce nubbins instead of seed
corn" Right you are" said
Sam as a slow grin spread over
his face. "You can't grow prize
winning corn when the parent
ear has had worthless associates
and prize winning boys like you
chaps here must keep out of bad
company if you expect to be-
come topnotch men. Get the
point, fellowsw
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-30
THE BOND ELEC-.
TON OF RANDOLPH
Carries BY A Five To One Vote And
LeadsviIle Leads The
Procession.

The Bond Election last Satur-
day went through with flying
colors and we set the pace for
the county and the whole state.
SO far as we know no other bond
election in the state went thro-
ugh by such an Overwhelming
vote, 1894 for bonds to 281 a.
gainst bonds Every ward of
the city Of Elkins and every vot-
ing place in the district gave a
big majority for bonds, even the
Third Ward that was said to be
against it went 165 to so. for
the bonds. The day was bright
and pretty for March and there
was much interest as at a Pres
idential election and a total vote
of 1874 cast. Here are the re-
I turns bV voting precincts.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-30
THAT HAIR-SPLIT-
TING THEOLOGY.

That common sense and rea-
son and theology are many times
at dagger's points is not recog-
nized by the great majority of
people, yet they see something
wrong in the way that people
deal with each other. This diff
ference is becoming more appar-
ent day bv day. Men are quib-
bling over the essential things
Of Righteousness, theorizing over
the causes and effects and tell
ing lis how to do things yet the
same old falsities exist as for
merry. It's easy enough to as
sert a thing but quite another
thing to prove that assertion.
These theological debaters spend
a great deal of time arguing
about some disputed question
and never SO much lift a finger
to help the poor and needy about
them. This disputation among
the so-called theological students
, has never saved a single soul and
never will. They spend precious
moments drawing fine distinc-
and all that are without King
tons when right under their
nose at their doors are thou
sands hungry for the bread Of
| life and those who should feed
them are Withholding the true
bread discussing the elements
that 60 to make up the bread.
Bread to a hungry soul is well
come and he cares nothing for
4 its elements just so it sustains
life and satisfies his hunger. 10
the sin-sick soul the real bread
should be given regardless
whether the sick, hungry and
thirsty ones know Of its con-
I tents. The man can look into
\ the source of his life after he
/ has received life Let's quit dis
4 putting and feed the lost ones
just what they need most.
Albert UiHR,
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-30
COUNTY DIRECTORY

Judge Of the Circuit Court, w. B
Kittle.
Clerk of the Circuit Court, W, D
Corder.
Prosecuting Attorney, A. G. jenkins
Sheriff, A. F. Bennett
Jailer, Ed. England.
Terms of Court-The first Tuesday
in January; the second Tuesday ii
April; and the fourth Tuesday in Sep
TENDER.
Members of the County Court
William Serimgeour, P. A. Swltzer
and E. A. Waugh.
Clerk Of the County Courts. F.
Hoffman.
County Surveyor, Ellsworth Wilson
County Superintendent of Schools
E. A. Hunt.
CITY DIRECTORY
Mayor, w. B. Huffman.
Recorder, Clark Cade.
Councnnen-First Ward, III. Wer,
ner, L. D. Kittle; Second Ward, Rob-
ert Pitman, J. M. Bartlett; Third Ward
Roy Nestor, Henry Moore; Fourth
Ward, l. F. Right, F. E. Thompson.
Chief of Police and City Collector,
M. D. Gamer.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-30
PRESS NOTICES or ONE LIFE

Miss Saidee Smith denies the report
Of her engagement to Ephriam Oof
Miss Sara Smith has gone to Elk
vile to teach school.
Miss Sada Smith has been elected
president of the Ladies' auxiliary of
st. Gaby's church.
Miss Sallie Smith is in New York
studying Peruvian art.
Miss Sara Smith will lecture tonight
on The Problems Of Middle-Aged
Spinsters.'
Died-On the --th inst, Sarah
Smith, fifty-eight years old--New
YORK Timaa
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-30
HERBS AS HOUSE
HOLD REMEDIES

From the earliest history Of the
human race the world over, herbs.
roots and barks have been used as
household remedies. Those nations
who peopled the civilized world he-
fore the Christian era have handed
down to us in their writings descrip-
tions Of the very same household rem
edies that are in universal use today.
These remedies We're 1aboriously gath
cred and placed in their crudest form
upon the shelf for future use. That
these simple remedies were beneficial
is not doubted by anyone; today medi-
cal science universally accepts these
same remedies. Their medicinal value
having been proven by generations Of
constant use, the authorities on ma
terra medica the world over agree
upon their medicinal qualities. Need
less to say these various roots, banks
and herbs do not have the same medi-
cinal properties, but rather they cover
a wide range of the many ills to which
the flesh is heir.
Medical science of the present day
has carefully studied the many reme-
dies in various proportions and their
effects, and have scientifically demon-
strated from the entire worlds pro-
ducts which are the best under certain
conditions for the many different dis
eases.
There is carefully selected and
scientific combination of simple veg
etable remedies, the original formula
of which is that Of distinguished
German physician. 1t is not patent
medicine, but the result Of a perfected
private formula which has for over
seventeen years proven most benefi-
cial for the relief of all blood, stom-
ach, liver and kidney diseases. 1t is
put up in small chocolate coated tab
lets, the most convenient form for uni
versal use. 1t may have its imita-
tons, but it has no substitutes. On
merit alone it has made place for it.
self and written its name high in the
world of family medicines, far above
many which claim to be just as good.
1t is known as German-American Herb
Compound, formerly sold only through
agents and by mail, but now it may be
found in all drug and general stores,
in Sc, 25c and $1.00 sizes; guaranteed
to satisfy or the money will be re-
funded Ask your dealer today for
sc trial size. For particulars, write
International Medicine Company.
Washington, D. C.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-30

California has court composed Of
women.
Hawaii has d cuyfew law for girls
under sixteen years Of age.
Nearly 1000 single women in Penn
sylvania pay an income tax
One munition factory in Scotland is
employing over 5000 women
Paris is to have bronze bas-relief
OF Miss Cayell's execution.
Over 1900 women are employed in
the bakeries Of the United States.
According to Or, Cnrolene M. Par
nell woman can remain an efficient
worker until she is eighty years old.
The eight hour law for women in
the District Of Columbia has been up
held by the court Of appeals.
The Women's Trade Union league
Of New York has asked for volunteers
to investigate factory conditions.
Five Frenchwomen employed as col
porteurs in France have sold in a sim
gle year. 1862 copies of the Scrip
lures.
Kansas has established an industrial
commission to regulate hours, wages
and conditions OF work for women.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-30
ESSAY ON SUNRISE

Sunrise is what people are always
sentenced to be shot at
In some cases this is tie first time
the victim has ever either seen the
sun rise or been shot at.
If he has been half shot the night
before he doesn't see the sun rise.
Boing shot at sunrise isn't such an
awful fate for some folks.
Many people would Just AZ lief be
shot as 70 get up IN Time to see the
snn rise.
Those who have seen the sun rise
speak very highly oi It,
Bur we do not lei them fool US.
Associatiue with the sunrise IS poet
ically presumed to make men better
But look at the milk man
Getting UP with the sun Is much
'overestimated stunt,
10 begin with, the sun Is neither
benefited nor impressed with our eff
forts,
It doesn't help him get up to have
us rise az the same time, and he goes
right off and leaves us, anyway.
For our own part we think It Is ex-
eruciatingly bad taste TO stand and
rubber while anybody gets up
The orb Of thS day has littleNenongh
chance for privahy, as II is, with every
body gawping while he goes TO bed.
] What about the golden rule bust.
ness Louisville Times.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-30
FOR SALE.

Two lots, dwelling house and
outbuildings for sale at bargain.
Party owning this property
contemplates building on anoth-
err lot this spring, and will dis
pose of this to the first party
applying. Call for further par
ticulars at the Progressive Of
fee.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-30

FOR SALE One pure bred
Percheron Stallion, five years
old, weighs 1700 pounds, II
hands high, sure booked 1920.
in 1915. Will sell at bargain.
O. M. SHUTTLEWORTH.
p. o. r No. 2, Lost Creek, w. Va.
Romines Mills
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-30
\ votlng preclncts

MalOFlJy over Ihe NecessaFy
three-fifths 389.
Now that old Leadsville has
set the pace, let other districts
Of the state get busy and show
their enterprise and hustle for
good roads.
We are informed that a
number Of other districts of
Randolph county are getting
petitions out and will in all prob
ability connect up all the impor-
tant roads. 1t is learned that
Cove district of Barbour county
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-30
How to Prevent Group.

When the child is subject to attacks
Of Group, see to it that he eats light
evening meal, as an overloaded stom-
ach may bring on an attack, also
watch for the first SYMPTOM hoarse-
ness, and give Ghamberlaln's Cougn
Remedy as soon as the child becomes
hoarse, Obtainable everywhere. For
sale by all dealers.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-30

Cook Book Free, call at office
of Kane & Keyser Hdw. Co.
Frank Koontz of Morgantown
experiment station is here this
evening onbusiness.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-30

is getting ready.
Barbour should not lag behind.
She is pertinent in many ways,
then why not in Road Ways?
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-30
WAILINGS OF A WHOEVER

A mans wife is the home-rule party
in this country.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-30

Few married men get chance to
breathe the air of freedom.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-30

Married women feel sorry for old
bachelors and married men envy
them.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-30

One munition factory in Scotland is
employing over 5000 women
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-30

Nearly 1000 single women In Penn
sylvania pay an income tax.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-30

Sunrise is what people are always
sentenced to be shot at.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-30

Paris is to have bronze bas,relief
OF Miss Cavell's execution.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-30

The Women's Trade Union league
Of New York has asked for volunteers
to investigate factory conditions.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-30
40! she is an sm-a-teur.

Then she is a professional singer?
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-30

Unless a man is looking for trouble
he will never attempt to argue with
his wife when she is trying to put her
hair up in new way.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-30

The eight hour law for women in
the District Of Columbia has been up
held by the court Of appeals.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-30
Yes. What is she doing

She is trying to render sen-ti-
mental song.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-30

In some cases this is the first time
the victim has ever either seen the
sun rise or been shot at.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-30

If he has been half shot the night
before he doesn't see the sun rise.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-30

Over 1900 women are employed in
the bakeries Of the United States.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-30

California has court composed Of
women.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-03-30

Being shot at sunrise isn't such an
awful fate for some folks.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-30
UNION SERVICE AT
EMMANUEL CHURCH

me union service at the Emmanuel
Methodist church this morning was
largely attended and very impressive.
The special music rendered was ap-
propriate for the occasion. Rev. ].
George Cunningham, pastor Of the
United Presbyterian church, preached
scholarly Thanksgiving sermon in
which he pointed out that only real
thanks could be given on a day like
this, by those who were thankful
throughout the year for the blessings
received.
Taking as his text, Giving thanks
to the Father who has made us fit
TO share in the inheritance of the
SAINTS In the light" he spoke in part
as follows:
Thanksgiving is not a day nor an
act, but life. 1t is impossible for
a person to really have a daJ of
thanksgiving who the rest of the year
never feels the STRINGS of thank
fulness within him, nor responds to
those STRINGS. The religious ele-
ment is the essential part of the day
and not the satisfaction of hungry
man. Not every one is fit to give
thanks, because that comes onlv
through the development of the higher
life
Paul, the university man, the trained
lawyer. was not fit for this service
until he saw the bright light on the
way TO damascus. 1t Is the entrance
OF this Light of the World into our
lives that makes us fit for a life of
thanksgiving. There Is Loving
Heavenly Father who has drawn us to
him and adopted us into His family.
truly 1T is not duty but privilege to
speak word of thanks to Him. Or.
Tor the day when all the world will
dwell in brotherhood as God desires.
DEPloRE THE WAR.
prosperity has touched our lives
this past year in real way. Some
mas been made through the capitaliza-
tion or the suffering people of Europe.
out not all of 1t. We deplore the
world war and the profit our nation
is making from it, yet for the true
prosperity that we have we return
thanks. God has also blessed US with
an advance in character, as is evil
denced by the stand of four new
states that have banished the saloon
evil This was possible only through
the stand of individual people who had
the character to stand for their prin-
clples. The greatest reason for thanks
giving, however, rests in the relation
that we bear to the Great Father
above. He has given to all who re-
celve the Christ the rights of Sons.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-30
SERMON rs GIVEN BY
DEAN CHAMBERLAINE

With st. Michaels cathedral deco
rated to correspond with the day of
thanks and inspired by a large congre-
cation, Dean Award Chamberlaine
preached Thanksgiving sermon this
morning, taking for his text, "When
thou hast eaten and art full, then
shalt thou bless the Lord thy God for
the good land which He hath given
thee" from Deuteronomy viii-7. His
sermon was one of Thanksgiving for the
peace and prosperity of this nation in
which he pointed out that the divine
guidance of the overshadowing hand
of God had written the pages in Amer
lean history. A number of beautiful
anthems were sung by the choir.
Dean Chamberlain said In part:
Nothing is more appropriate than
we should gather in our churches and
offer both as individuals and as a ma
ton our thanksgivings to the great God
and Father for the many blessings be-
slowed upon us during the whole course
of our nations history, and especially
during the past year.
Times and seasons for special
thanksgivings are wise and necessary.
Men need to be reminded for what
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-30
Ministers, in Sermons, Com
pare Conditions in United
States With Those in
Wars stricken Europe.
FAMILY REUNIONS A
FEATURE OF THE DAY
Thanksgiving Very Gener-
ally Observed in Boise,
but in a Quiet Manner
Large Congregations at
the Various Churches.

Thanksgiving day was generally OBJ
served throughout Boise today. Most
of the business houses were closed all
day, while others kept open but an
hour or two in the morning to serve
customers. State, county and city Of
fices were closed In a number Of the
churches special Thank sgiving services
were held and these were largely at
tended. In the owntown district the
service was held at the First Baptist
church. where Rev. Shelton Bissell
preached to a large congregation. Here
collection of $29s5 was taken up for
the Associated Charities.
At the Emmanuel Methodist church
In the north part of the city, Rev. ].
George Cunningham, pastor OF the
United Presbyterian church, preached
the Thanksgiving sermon to the citi-
zens in that section and a large con-
gregation filled the church. At Christ
Episcopal churc.- at Fifteenth and
Ridenbaugh streets, Rev. ID. II. Jones,
preached sermon appropriate to the
day and in st. Michael's Episcopal ca
thedral, Dean Award Chamberlain de-
livered tho sermon. This morning at
o'clock high mass was observed at st.
Johns Catholic church.
OBsERVED AS HOME DAY.
Boise was a quiet city today. The
motion picture theaters were well pat
ronized during the afternoon, but gen.
orally the day was observed as a home
day." and many family reunions were
held.
In the sporting line Boise did not
stage any big football game, but the
Boy Scouts were on hand and played
game this morning and there were one
or two other minor events In that line.
THE DON. NToWN SERVICE.
The union Thank sgiving service held
this morning in the Baptist church
brought out a large congregation
which filled the central portion of the
edifice and one wing. The service op-
ended with a song followed by the read
ing of the Thanksgiving proclamation
OF President Woodrow Wilson. Sitting
on the pulpit platform was, Cev. C. L.
Trawin, pastor Of the church, who pre-
sided; Dr.. Charles L. Chalfant, super
intendent of the Children's Home Find
Ing society; Rev. Willsie Martin, pas
tor of the First Methodist church; Rev.
Shel,on Bissell, pastor of the Congre
gational church and the speaker of the
day, and Rev. H. ]. Reynolds, pastor of
the Christian church, the members of
whose churches We're a part of the
congregation at the union service.
The special music rendered by the
choir was exceptionally fine and en-
5oyed. Rev. Shelton Rissell in his SER
mon pointed out that the law of the
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-30

they have received, ana they need TO
have provision made for the special ex-
preston of their gratitude. On this
one great day of national thanksgiv-
ing church and state may join hands
and with united voice praise God from
whom all blessings flow. This day
links the whole nation together into
one family, making men forget their
specific religious affiliations, and di-
recting the national consciousness to
the fact of Gods providence in the af-
fairs of our beloved country, and in
their every day life.
GUIDING HAND ie SHOWN.
He must be dull of heart and of
imagination who is not moved to fresh
expression of gratitude as the story of
the years of our unparalleled history
unrolls itself to his memory. Since
the first day of our great republic, we
can see the guiding hand of a bene-
ficent Father shaping, moulding, guild
ing the affairs of our nation. There
have, of course. appeared from time to
time, ominous and threatening clouds
upon our nations horizon, but every
storm that has broken upon our shores
has left us stronger and richer in ex-
perience and knowledge than ever be-
fore.
No one who Is a student of Ameri-
can history can fail to see the divine
guidance of the overshadowing hand
of God. America is a nation born out
of due time, and destined to be the
greatest nation the world has even
known. Strong in the sense of our
own right. and inspired by as strong
q sense Of the rights of others, we
live in peace and harmony with the
world.
I'm a free republic 1t necessarily
follows that there will be wide differ
ences of opinion politically. Think how
voters have differed on rights of the
states and the powers of the general
government Presidents have been adj
mired by some and blamed by others
for their opinions and ACTIONS on the
questions that come and go. But when
we come to look back upon and review
the action taken, we see that in some
mysterious way a guiding hand has
brought light out of darkness, order |
out of chaos. stability out of weak
ness In the words of the Psalmist /
of Israel we must exclaim, This is
he Lords doings and 1t is marvellous !
n our eyes"
Thou, too, sail on, oh, Ship of State;
SAIL on Oh Union strong and great;
SAIL on nor fear to breast the sea,
Our hearts, our hopes, our prayers
are all for thee"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-30
ROSS| AND HIS Wife
Continued from First Page)

amend his complaint for divorce by
eliminating the charge of habitual
drunkenness, making the statutory
charge the sole ground. On this com
plant the divorce is to be granted
Mrs. Rossi Is to retain the name of
Mabel A. Rossi
liberal" HE SAYS.
Il made liberal settlement with my
wife," was the only statement Rossi
volunteered.
Mrs. Rossi, it is stated. is to live at
Seattle. Rossi is to resume his insur-
ance business actively in Wallace and
will be here most of the time
BROUGHT OUT BY SHOOTING.
The troubles of the Rossi family
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-30
MUTINY ON BOARD
JAPANESE STEAMER

Honolulu, T. H., Nov. S0.-Mutiny
that was quelled only when the ships
OFFICERS opened fire on the mutineers
compelled the japanese steamer Co
IAN Maru, bound from .Antofagasta
Tor Vladivostok. to put into this port
yesterday Charges will be preferred
against the mutineers, the captain
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-30

How natural it is for the son to thank
the Father. especially when we know
II Is his desire. Let us join the song
of the Lamb:
Great and marvellous are thy works,
. Lord God the Almighty;
Righteous and true are Thy wavs thou
King Of the Ages.
Who shall not fear and glorify Thv
name? For Thou only art holy;
For all nations shall come and worshin
before Thee:
For thy righteous acts have been made
manifest"