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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-31
What William Allen White SAYS
About LaF0llette
orial from Emporia (Kas.) Gazette)

\CQltOr1a from EmpOrla kkaS) lsaZette)
The election of distinctly
the reelection of LaFoette public
White House, the Supreme bench generation
truly woly national public
his support United States senator broad intelligent
conception the
senate to the brave saesmanke every
Toilette by Odds the biggest the United
into reality than other who has generation
by sitting idly
crusader and all the intelligence of political With
political victories has been and favored him.
Every fight has
line
and weighted with
scalps his laurels
For has he lined special privilege Always
been fighting equitable
he stood for broader and democratic control of this The
otocracy
Senator LaFolete for his
His fall will triumph money PRIVILEGED
Of will not fight
seeking brave clean politics. Senator LFotte will
meet lies he will have into asehoods
He will have stand against malice
bat merely bribery masking pride
good good Judgement people
what victory will mot merely for Wisconsin but America
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-31
Observation-Disclosures UNITED
On This Ticket

For United States Senator
Robert M. LaF ollette
For Governor:
William II. Hatton
For Lieutenant Governor:
Edward F. Dithmar
For Secretary of State;
Merlin Hull
For State Treasurer
Alvin E. Peterson
For Attorney General
Walter c. Owen
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-08-31

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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-09-07
LANDMARK DESTROYED
BY FIRE AT ELNINS

ELEINs, Sept 5.-Tha famous
"Calico House" SO callsl because it
was painted in fantastic celors when
built by its original owner 100 years
ago, and which was one OF she show
places Of this section, was destroyed
by fire following thrilling rescue Of
a woman.
The house caught fire while the oc-
cupants, Mrs. ]. w. Vannetta and her
aged father-in-law, Reuben Vannefta,
were Sleeping. Their escape cut of,
Mrs. Nannetta hurriedly made rope
Of bed sheets and lowered her father
in-law 10 the ground from second
story window, afterwards climbing
down the ilnprovisea rope 10 safety
herself. The floor fell in jest as she
left the building.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-09-07
CHAIR CARS PLANNED FOR PASSENGER
TRAINS WAS PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
Baltimore and Ohio to improve Ser
vice From Grafton.

When the fall schedule on the Bal
timore and Ohio railroad goes into
effect, the morning and evening
trains between Grafton, Belington
and Elkins will carry chair cars. This
interesting announcement was made
by representative Of that company
Tuesday.
The Grafton Belington- Elkins trains
are operated jointly by the Baltimore
and Ohio and the Western Maryland
roads as the trackage farm here to
Elkins belongs to the latter company.
The arrangement for the Pullman
service has been made by the man
agements of these companies and it
win soon be installed.
Chair cars have long been in de-
mand on this division and the travel
ing public, which is large in this Sec
ton, will appreciate this innovation.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-09-07
GERMANY NOW ANGRY
WITH GREECE

LONDON, Sept. 5.-That Germany
is going to take action against Greece
as result OF that country's submis-
sion to the demands of the Entente,
which include the expulsion Of all
Teutonic agents from the country. is
indicated in dispatches.
The fact that Greece has allowed
armed forces from Allied battleships
to hunt down German and Austrian
subjects in the streets of Athens is
considered an utter violation of neu-
trality, and it is reported that an
ultimatum is in process Of prepare
ton at Berlin. Parliamentary lead
ers have been called into conference
by the imperial counsellor, DR.. Voz
Bethmann Hollweg, and early action
is expected
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-09-07
J. S.-MEXICO COMMISSION
BEGINNING NEGOTIATIONS

NEW LONDON, Conn, Sept. g.
The American and Mexican joint
commission reached New London this
evening on the yacht, Mayflower.
At the first session tomorrow here
in the hotel Griswold the commission
ers will exchange credentials.
Franklin K. Lane, secretary Of the
interior, and head of the American
delegation, said tonight:
"At our first meeting Luis Cabre-
ror, chairman of the Mexican delega-
ton will preside. / hope we will be-
gin the consideration of the business
at hand without delay. He will state
our course as we go along"
Ambassador Arredoudo, Henry P.
Fletcher, American ambassador des-
ignate to Mexico, and James l.. Rod
gers, special agent Of the state de-
partment in Mexico, returned to New
York to night.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-09-07
TOURING CAR TURNS OVER
Grafton Party of Miraculouslv Es-
cape Death on the Philippi Pike
Sunday.

PHILIPPI, w. Va, Sept, 4.-Five
persons narrowly escaped death
Sunday afternoon at A O'Clock on
the pike, seven miles south of Philip
ri, when the big Packard touring car
of Lawson Stracher, Of Grafton. left
the road and turned over three times
down an embankment. With Mr..
Starcher in the car were his wife and
Misses Louise Byrer and Emma and
Rosa Lee Kennedy, all of Grafton.
The car moving at rapid rate
when Mr.. Starcher turned to look
back and in so doing steered the car
into the fence and over the bank.
The machine was considerably
damaged but was driven back to
i'hilippi under its own power. The
occupants of the car were all more or
less seriously injured and were taken
to Grafton for treatment. Mrs. STAR
cher is understood to have been the
most seriously hurt and is in the
Grafton Hospital.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-09-07
My PURPOSE

l purpose to live clean, temper
ate, industrial, and economic life.
/ purpose to take the same religion
into politics that | take into the
church.
| purpose to hate cant and Sunday
whining, and to love frankness and
bravery.
I purpose to sing just as sweetly at
home as / do in the prayer meeting.
/ purpose to read the Bible with
the same common sense that | read
other books.
/ purpose to pray more for the APP
proval of God Than for the compli-
ments of men.
l purpose not to talk about the
inconsistencies of Christians until
am very sure that | am nearer the
standard of Jesus Christ than they
are.
purpose to hate with the same
intensity, and to treat with the same
contempt, all swapping, snarling, and
growing in the biped as in the quad
ruped.
| purpose to open my mouth when
/ believe | can do much good by so
doing, to shut it on other occasions.
/ purpse to pay my grocer before !
make any great display over the
contribution box.
/ purpose to bear the disgrace OF
my own mistakes without trying to
throw it on some one else.
/ expect to make mistakes and
failures enough to give people a
chance to say many hateful things;
but whatever they say, / purpose to
go straight forward in faith, hope,
and love.
So help me God!-N. B. Sargent, in
the Congregationalist.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-09-07
FARMERS INSTITUTE

Good things in store for the people
OF Barbour county. Three of the
best Institute Instructors in the
country. c. R. Wagner of Ohio, who
has national reputation as stock
man and farmer. Robert Dustman,
OF West Virginia, soil and fertiliz-
er specialist, and Miss Nettie Huyett
also of this state, domestic science
expert, win be at Central Chapel,
Saturday, Sept. 16, 1916.
Meeting will be called at $50 a.
M, and continue until IL noon, when
dinner will be served by the ladies
in that well known Glade district
style.
Afternoon session begins at 1880
Evening session at 1880. DO not
miss this opportunity Of hearing
these well known speakers.
STUART L. JOHNSON, Pres.
MARVIN w. MOORE, Sec.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-09-07

dents pursuing one or more OF the
above subjects.
Tuition is payable monthly in al
vance. A liberal discount swill be
given to any one paying tuition for
the full term in advance.
School will be open three nights II
the week for the benefit Of any who
cannot attend the day school
The usual tuition charge for the
course as outlined above is Si15, and
living away from home is expensive
Any one who is willing to work
faithfully can complete the course IL
n,na months, the totsi tuition being
only $4,000 This is very small
outlay for complete business e1u-
cation and only a trife compared
with what ore must pay to secure
the same advantages elsewhere.
Miss Walker has completed the
full course at the Bowling Green
Business University and has baen
granted the degree Of Bachelor Of
Commercial Science.
Previous to taking up this course
she had taught two years in the pub
lie schools of Kentucky The young
people of Belington viii do well to
avail themselves of this opportunity
to secure a thorough business train
ing at minimum cost.
Schools open Sept 18th. We
should be glad to have every one
present the first day-this will be an
advantage to both teachers and pu-
pills.
zet every citizen Of Belington use
his influence to secure good attend
ance and faithful work, and good
schools will be assured
Very truly yours,
J. H. ROHRABAUGH, Supt.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-09-07
KILLED BY LIMITED TRAIN
Charles E. Davis Whose Parents Live
at Coalition, Killed at Thomas
Sunday.

THOMAS, w. VA, Sept. Char
les E. Davis, aged "a, member of
the Pierce band, died at the Allie
gheny Heights Hospital in Davis at
2 o'clock this morning as the result
of injuries he received when struck
by Western Maryland limited train
No. 8 yesterday morning. Davis was
found lying along the track with
one of his legs torn off and serious
scalp wounds. He was hurried to
Davis but died without regaining
consciousness. He was single and was
employed by the Davis Coal & Coke
Company. His parents and a broth
err and sister live at Coalition, w. Va.
Inter Mountain.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-09-07
U. S. DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE
Weather Bureau.

PARKERSBURG, w. Va, Sep. g..
Summary of the weather and crop
conditions for West Virginia for the
week ending Tuesday, September 5,
1916:
The first of the week was cool but
the conditions were favorable for
late crops. Rain is much needed over
the eastern counties. Corn continu-
ed to improve rapidly and 2 good
yield is in sight. Potatoes are also
ge.irally good. Buckwheat, mead
ows,and pastures are generally excel
lent. Fall blowing and threashing
are progressing
H. G. HOWE, Mateorologist
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-09-07
FEATURES AND sPEcIALTIEs
Galore at the Clarksburg Fair, In
cuding Big Midway.

Clarksburg, W. Va, Sept. e.
There will be feature and specialties
galore at the Central West Virginia
Fair to be held on the beautiful new
fair grounds here September IL, 13
and Ia. There will be many midway
attractions stretching along long
avenue especially set apart for them.
This year there will be exciting mo-
torcycle races as well as harness and
saddle contests. There will also be
several special free exhibitions, band
concerts, acrobatic performances,
various classes of stock competi-
tions, exhibits OF all kinds and num-
erous other things, every one of
which will be well worth seeing.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-09-07
MRS. MOORE DEAD

Mrs. Agnes Moore died at the
home of her step-son, Jess C. Moore
on Dayton Boulevard, Saturday, Sep
TENDER End, after an Illness Of eight
weeks. Mrs. Moore was married
three times, her first husband was
Daniel Wolf, her second husband,
William Snyder and her last husband
was Granville Moore, who survives
her. Her four sons, George Wolf,
Jacob Wolf, Chas. Wolf and Anon
Snyder, and her daughter, Mrs. Car
RE Johnson, Of Morgantown, also
survive.
Mrs. Moore,s maiden name was
Miss Agnes Hiskel. Size was sis
ter to the wife Of the late William
Right and an aunt to Mrs. Jerney
Sturm, Mrs. "Doo" Keller and Mrs.
Richard Bennett.
Mrs. Moore was a faithful member
Of the u. 3. Church for ffty-fve
years She was seventy years and
two months old at the time of her
death. During her Illness she seem
ed very patient and fully realized
that the end was near. Short SER
vices were held at the home at 1870
Sunday afternoon The regular fun
eral services were held at the String
town Church with the Rev. Oliver
Stoneking in charge. Interment took
place in the Stringtown cemetery.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-09-07

Credit is given to Charleston, W.
Va. for having constructed the first
brick street paving in the United
States, in bulletin issued by the
Office of public roads and rural engl-
neering, of the Department of Agrl-
culture. "The first brick pavement
constructed in this country" says the
bulletin, "dates back 1872 and Char
lesion, w. Va, has the destination of
being the first American city to en-
sploy this product for paving"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-09-07

ST. LOUIS, Sept 4.-Richard G.
Kernes, of st. Louis, former ambas-
sador to Austria died at the home
Of his daughter in Philadelphia to-
day, according to dispatch receiv-
ed here.
Mr.. Kerens, who was ambassador
to Austro-H Hungary during the adj
ministration of President Taft, was
for more than quarter of CEN
fury one Of the Republican leaders
in Missouri, and in that period was
high in the inner councils Of the par
ty nationally.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-09-07
lMONONGAHELA RAILROAD is TO
Be EXTENDED TO BELINCTON
Where it Will Connect With The West
.ern Maryland and The Coal and
Coke Lines.

FAIRMONT, w. VA, Sept. g.
The Monongahela railroad is to be
extended from Fairmont to Clarks-
burg and on to Belington where it
will connect with the Western Mary
land and the Coal and Coke lines.
- This was the statement of an east
ern railroad man in the city last
night who admitted that the question
of a route from this place to Clarks-
burg was now being Investigated by
corps Of engineers.
The truth of the above will be the
substantiation Of the statement re-
Gently made that the Western Mary
land would sooner or later enter Fair,
mont over it's own tracks. 1t would
also be the preliminary plans of the
rumor that the Pennsylvania compa-
nay would purchase the Coal and
Coke road which, it is said has been
on the market since the death OF its
owner and president, the late Henry
C. DAVIS, of Elkins.
That something more definite re-
garding the plans of the Monogahela
VITO extend its tracks on to Clarksburg
and Belington would have been forth
coming, it is said, had not the threat
ened strike of railroad employees kept
officials of the companies in question
close to their offices during the past
several days. 1t was rumored in
Pittsburgh lately that Coonel Schoon-
maker, vice president of the Pitts
burgh and Lake Erie Company and
the controlling factor in the Monon-
gahela, that he had planned trip
of inspection Of the route, between
FairInont, Clarksburg and lexington.
1t is also said that these plans have
not been abandoned but the trip will
be made within q short time.
It is we'll known locally that the
Western Maryland has just compiet-
ed a road of it's own from the B. q
10. al Ihiefton to the Helens run coal
field of he Consolidation company a
.s;sfat &c OF about 7 mics and that 1t
i; csa..tj acting another line from the
Z q .. a. Bingamon np e. !. slteon'
name to the field Of tae same coal
company at Wyatt, distance OF over
II miles. With practically ~ miles
OF road in the region, the company
at present depends upon the B. Y Y.
faf an outlet fer its tonnage. lhis
condition has likely caused the re-
mark to be made that sooner or later
the Western Maryland would pc
building into the region either from
it's line at Conellsville or the one at
. Belington
The reported action of the Monon-
eahela seems to indicate that in join
mig this road, in the construction
the Western Maryland would accom-
plish its purposes and at the same
time be identified with one OF the
most important pieces OF rail-
road development yet made in West
Virginia.-Fa irnlont Times.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-09-07
q w ID DOYLE of Marlinton

G. w. L. Doyle Of Marlinton
has taken over the Grand
Theatre, succeeding L. D. Cook.
Mr.. Doyle is an experienced
moving picture man, and from
the way he is starting out, is
GOOD indications that he will
make a success Of the business.
He is giving good shows, and
is having excellent patronage.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-09-07
CALL FOR YOUR MAIL

Belington, w. Va, Sept. 5, 1916
The following letters remain uncailed
for and will be sent to the Dead Let
ter Office on Sept. 10:
Chas. A. Anderson, G. E. Jenkins,
G. E. Jenkins, Miss Anita Bantz.
Anyone calling for the above let
tiers please say they were advertised.
B. B. ROHRBOUGH, P. NJ.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-09-07
BARBOUR COUNTY TEACH
Frs RESOLUTIONS.

kESOLVED:
/. That we the teachers of Barbour
County commend the County Boards
of Education for their action request
ing teachers to pursue and sketch
the Reading Circle work, and to be
more faithful in Institute attendance.
2.That we favor one trustee for each
sub-district to be appointed by the
Board of Education, and shall hold
office at the pleasure of said Board
Such trustee to receive $1.50 per
day, not to exceed days in any one
school year
3.That we favor granting each teach
err at least one week to visit other
schools in the District, and that one
extra teacher be employed to teach in
the absence of the visiting teacher,
and that the visiting teacher shall
report to the extra teacher the re-
suits Of all visits, and said extra
teacher send report to the County
Superintendent each month.
A. That we favor consolidation Of
schools, where practicable, and recon-
mend the establishment Of District
High Schools where necessary. Real
ling that better educational condi-
lions depend upon Good Roads, we
favor national and state aid in per-
manent road building.
III AZ
great need Of bringing the home and
school into closer touch, be it resolved
that we favor and recommend Social
Center meetings, also County
Teachers League in which all teach
ers may work together with patrons
and pupils, for better schools.
6. That we favor a Pure Aid
Campaign, and urge every teacher to
ventilate his or her school-room, and
teach pupils to ventilate their living
and sleeping rooms.
7. Owing to the increased cost of
living and the greater proficiency re-
quired in teaching, we favor an in
crease in salary.
s. That we tender to Chas. M.
Stief Piano Co, vote of thanks for
their thoughtful kindness in furnish
ing us a piano during the week.
3. That we tender our thanks and
for the entertainment
received in the home Of Hon. j.
Blackburn Ware, assisted by the
Ladies' Aid of the U. B. Church
10. That we appreciate the for
ward Agricultural Movement in w.
Va, and pledge our assistance to the
boys and girls club work in Barbour
county. That we believe in better
homes, and environments; more pa
triotic teaching, and greater love
for our country. To this end we ask
all teachers to procure flags and give
frequent lessons in patriotism and
civic duties.
IL. That it is with deep sorrow
and regret we note the absence of
two of our worthy teachers, who have
been called from their earthly labors
and are now at rest. We miss them,
but we bow in humble submission to
the will of Him, who doeth all things
well. We tender our sympathies to
the bereaved relatives and friends,
and
II. That copies Of these resolu-
tons be furnished the County papers,
and The West Virginia School Jour-
nal and Educator
HOY K. COFFMAN, Chair.
ADDIE G. VINCE, Sec'y.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-09-07

COASTER UPsETS; BREAKS ARM
Miss Edrie Stalnaker was thrown
out of coaster wagon belonging to
Wilfred Thompson Monday morning
and broke her left arm. Wilfred,
who was in the wagon also when it
upset, received no injuries.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-09-07
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to express our thanks
to the many friends who assisted US
in any way during the sickness and
death of our mother, Mrs. Agnes
Moore.
JESS G. MOORE & FAMILY AND
ANON SNYDER.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-09-07
FIRST M. E. CHURCH
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sabbath School $50 a. m. No
preaching in a. M
DR.. Wallace B. Fleming, President
of the West Virginia Wesleyan Col
lege will preach at Concord, 1O:45 a.
M. and 500 D. m. He will preach IN
town at 1880 p. m.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-09-07

jackson Coontz and wife, who
have been visiting in Elkins for
the past week, returned home
Saturday.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-09-07
WILL ENROLL PUPILS
FOR BUSINESS COURSE

Miss Lora Walker, our commercial
teacher is in town and will be reaa.
to enroll pupils f6r the Business
Course the first day Of school
The tuition will be as follows:
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-09-07

Miss Nora Dooley, of Buck
harmon, passed thru here Mon
day, On her way to Meadowville
to visit friends.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-09-07

Geo. Hayes, of Junior, was a
business isitor here Tuesday.
The Coconino sun., 1916-03-10
Birthday Party

A delightful little birthday party was the one Saturday afternoon cele- brating jointly the anniversaries of Master Brown, of eleven years and Virginia, with thirteen years to her credit. The hours were from 2:30 to and the table where the young peo- pie were seated, was a lovely one in yellow and white.
 Little yellow bon bon baskets graced each place and the yellow candles ad- ded just the right touch to complete the pretty picture. The guests in cluded Edythe Bader, Dorothy Bader, Mary Conrard, Charlotte Mills, Eunice Rabbit, Barbara Michelbach, Alice Suit, Mary Francis Jakle, Evelyn Rickel, Genevieve Garrett and Francis Conrard, Edward Conrard, Vincent Riordan, Geo. Oliver, Chester Mills, Carter Jakle and Cornelius Buckley.
The Coconino sun., 1916-03-10
INTERESTING EVENTS IN THE LOCAL SOCIAL WORLD
 By MRS. FRANK M NOBLE
..-.:...s.....s
By MRS. FRANK N. NOBLE

Riordan, was the five o'clock tea on last Tuesday evening with Mrs. Alpha Sanford as hostess.
 An artistic color scheme of lavender was carried out in the daintily ap- pointed table over which the lavender shaded candles glowed softly.
 Covers were laid for the following: Miss Riordan, Miss Blanche Riordan, Miss Meek, Miss Webber, Miss Bolton, Miss Bader, Miss Jessup, Miss Rabbit, the Misses Lenore and Marvine Fran cis, Mrs. Pollock and the hostess.
 After tea happy little feature was the mysterious lavender-tied package presented Miss Riordan which upon being opened proved to be dainty kerchiefs from the guests.
The Coconino sun., 1916-03-10

The Mountain Obstacle-Alice D. Miller.
 Daddy-Long-Legs- Webster.
 Red Pepper Burns-Grace s. Rich mond.-
 Mrs. Red Pepper Burns-Grace s. Richmond.
 Shakespeare on the Stage-William Winter.
 Talented Sketches--Hugh Miller.
 Middlemarch-George Eliot.
 Germany's Violations of the Laws of War, by J. o. P. Bland.
 There will be Library Night" in March. Watch for the date. Your twenty-five cents will help the Libra ry.