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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-05
CLEAN UP DAY NAMED

While "clean up" week in West
Virginia has been an important
institution for the last several
years, a more general and con-
certed effort will be made to
make it more effective this year
than ever before. Civic and
commercial organizations in
nearly all cities are joining with
the state board of health, the
medical societies and the local
and county health boards in
showing the public what it
means to carry out a sensible
program during this week, and
rid all homes and other premises
of the refuse that may have &C
cumulated over winter. "Get
rid of the old cans" is one of the
most persistent injunctions Of
fered by those behind the "clean
up" movement. An official sta
tus is lent to the project by the
fact "clean up day" has been
proclaimed by Governor Corn
well on Monday, April 16, fol
lowed by a general renovation
throughout West Virginia COW
ering the entire week.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-05
E. ]. GLENN DEAD

E. j. Glenn, who formerly
lived in Preston county, but who
during the past year has been
making his home with his son,
Rev. F. M. Glenn, died at the
home of the latter in this city at
1 a. m. on Tuesday. He was
70 years old, his wife having
preceded him to the great be-
yond over year ago. He was
member of the 9th West Vir-
ginia Calvary, war 1865, and
was well liked by all who met
him during his residence in
Parsons. The funeral services
were held at the home of his
son yesterday at 2 p. M, after
which the remains were inferred
in the Parsons cemetery. We ex-
tend our sympathy to our friend,
Rev. Mr.. Glenn and his family.
Democrat.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-05
AN ILLUSTRATED LECTURE

An illustrated lecture on Wash
ington consisting Of 168 pictures
will be given here Wednesday,
April 18th. in the auditorium of
the High School building. This
lecture will be given by William
H. Foust, of Pittsburgh, assisted
by c. w. Allen, Travelling Pass
enger Agent for the Baltimore
& Ohio Railroad Company.
This is a high class educational
lecture and every one should be
present to hear the lecture.
The admission is 10 cents for
everybody.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-05

Washington, April 3.-Three
billion dollars has been agreed
upon as the minimum amount
which the Government should
undertake now to raise to carry
on it's preparations for entrance
into the war.
To-day the War Department
laid its plans for the recruiting Of
an army of 1000, 900 men. This
force is to be under arms within
four months. 1t is ephocal in the
history of recruiting or conscrip-
ton in the United States.
Arrangements have been made
between the United States and
the Entente allies for a co-opera-
ton of their fleets.
How the money is to be raised
to finance this war of aggression
in the cause of humanity, but
without thought of reward or ter
ritorial ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, war
worked out in the Finance Com
mittee of the House to-day. The
United States now has over $10,-
900, 100000 available funds, and
according to Mr.. McAdoo, Secre-
tary of the Treasury, this enor-
nous amount is available for war
preparation.
The allies now sit at the same
table with the Executive officers
of the United States, and their
borrowing privilege is practically
unlimited. An international was
council will be established with
the United States as, member.
1t means supplies for the Entente
Allies, to the extent of the resour-
ces of the United States, and
troops to shed their blood some
where in France.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-05

Representatives of the West
Virginia generalconference of the
United Brethren church have an
nounced theresultofarefe
vote among the churches of the
state to be held on the selection of
delegates to the general confer
ence to be held May 7-22 in Wich-
ita, Kan. The following were Sc
lected. District superintendent,
Revs. H. r. Hess and w. |. Sa-
lighter, of Stealey Heights; J. T.
Foster, of Buckhannon and F. G.
Radabaugh, of Belington; minis
tiers: Rev. E. H. Waters, of Graf
ton; A. M. Reese, of Huntington,
and J. c. Warner, of New Haven;
laymen; |, F, Lawman, of Stealey
Heights; A. S. Reese. of Grafton:
Blackburn Ware, of Philippi; Err
nest Phillips. of Buckhannon; M.
l.. Weekly, of Pennsboro; 0. J.
Morrison, of Charleston, and ]. J.
Shore, of Parkersburg.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-05
WILL WEST VIRGINIA
FEED HERSELF ?

"The food situation in the
North is now quite serious and
if war comes it will test the
strength of our State and Ma
ton to produce enough food
crops to feed our soldiers, men
working in the mines, oil fields,
and munitSon factories, and to
produce supplies for the Govern
ment and those persons left at
home", says C. r. Titlow, Di-
rector of Agricultural Extension
for West Virginia University
cooperating with the U. S. De-
partment of Agriculture. He
further says that any state that
does not carry It's own burden at
such times, that fails to sup
port itself that depends on other
states for much OF its food "can
not be tower of strength in
the country's hour of need"
The Extension Department,
through its county agricultural
agents, home demonstration
agents, boys and girls club
agents, and specialists, urges
farmers and their families to
grow more corn, beans, potatoes,
and other staple food crops; to
raise more chickens, hogs, and
cattle; to grow more winter feed
such as soybeans and corn sill
age; and to can large amounts
OF vegetables and fruits.
1t is the duty of every man,
woman, and child in the State
having the use or control of
ground to make it produce a
large yield-not for large finan-
cial gains but as a patriotic ser
vice to our Nation. Many mil
lions of dollars are spent by the
people of West Virginia each
year to secure products from
the central and northern states.
Our Nation may soon need all
the surplus food produced in
these states and West Virginia
must feed herself and also fur
nish tremendous quantities of
coal, oil, and factory products.
The cooperation of bankers
and business men in each county
is greatly needed at this time in
furnishing seed and fertilizers
to farmers, miners, and city gar
deners.
"Help West Virginia Feed
Herself"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-05
THE FOURTH EPISODE
OF CLORIA'S ROMANCE
More Interest Developed DR.. Royce
Becomes Disturbed

The Fourth Episode of Gloria's
Romance is here. You are anx-
lous to learn just how she hand
les the situation when Freneau
awakes to the fact that it is real
ly Gloria whom he failed to rec
ognize- and when he penitently
seeks her, how she haughtily
closes the door in his face. Lat
er as she YIELDS to the longing of
her heart and forgives him, how
they steal away to a cafe for
lunce, while her father peaceful
ly sleeps through the opera. But
the green eyed monster zeal
ousy" in the form of Gloria's
sister-in-law Lois is watching
them. Then too Doctor Royce
becomes disturbed at Glora's
growing infatuation for Freneau.
Discovering Lois's secret love
and Jealousy for treneau, Royce
decides to seek her as an ally in
his fight for Gloria's hand, de
Gliding that all is fair is love and
war. Read the installment on
page five.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-05
ELLINGTON ROUTE 4

The health of this community is
very good at this writing,
The farmers are busy doing their
spring blowing.
Mrs, George Digman returned
home Sunday, after several weeks
visit with her daughter Mrs. Roy
Hillyard.
Several of the people from around
here attended Literary at String
town Friday night.
Miss Matte Booth returned home
last week after spending several
weeks with relatives in Elkins.
A A. Newton and son, Teddy of
Rand olph Co., were the guests OF
relatives in this burg Sunday.
Martin McCloud still keeps the
midnight oil burning at G. R Jones,
Mrs. Ella Lake, Of near Philippi,
was visiting her father John Booth,
the later part of last week.
Miss Geneva Bennett, of Beling-
ton, was the guest oil Miss Lenora
Hillyard Sunday.
J. A. Rowan left Saturday T.
Akron Ohio, where he is employed
in the rubber shops there, his vii.
and baby will remain here few
weeks vet
Mrs. Emma Jones, of PruntytoNn
was the guests of relatives here la /
week.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-05
MORE CUARDSMEN OUT

Washington, April 2. Additional
national guardsmen were ordered
out today.
They are the Second West Virgin
la infantry, the Fourth Virginia in
tantry, and Battery e. Virginia field
artillery.
The units called out today bring
the total number of guardsmen now
in arms and in Federal service up to
approximately $4,000.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-05
CALL FOR STATE OF WAR
IN PRESIDENTS MESSAGE

Washington, April 2.-Presi-
dent Wilson in his address made
the following recommendation to
Congress:
Il advise that the Congress
declare the recent course of the
Imperial German Government to
be in fact nothing less than war
against the Government and peo-
pie of the United States, and that
it formally accept the status of
the belligerent which has thus
been thrust upon it and employ
all of it's resources to bring the
Government of Germany to terms
and to end the war.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-05
EX-STATE AUDITOR DEAD

Charleston, April 3.-Arnold
G. Scherr, agek 70. formerly
State Auditor of West Virginia
and a candidate for Governor in
1908 is dead at his home here.
He was a delegate to the Repub-
lican National Convention which
nominated James G. Blaine for
President.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-05
COUNCIL CONTESTS The
RIGHT TO RAISE GAS RATE

The following resolution was
adopted by the common council
this evening with reference to the
gas rate:
WHEREAS, the West Virginia
Central Gas Company has filed a
petition with the Public Service
Commission of West Virginia
asking permission to raise the
rate on natural gas in the City of
Belington, and
WHEREAS, the said Company
has already raised the said gas
to the maximum price as agreed
upon in its franchise with the City
of Belington to furnish same:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE 1T
RESOLVED, by the Common
Council of the City of Belington
that they desire to contest the
right of the said Gas Company to
raise the said rate of gas, and the
Mayor of said City is hereby in
structed to have an answer filed
and an appear ance made before
the Public Service Commission
for said purpose.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-05
BELINGTON ROUTE 2

The past few days can GER
tainly be appreciated after the
long cold winter.
Miss Avail Durrett returned
last week from Century, where
she completed a term of school.
Rev. Johnson preached at
Talbot Sunday afternoon. The
Sunday school was reorganized.
Fletcher Caplinger, of Elkins,
was the guest of his sister, Mrs.
F. H. Thacker, last week.
The pie supper at Sherman
was a success Friday night. A
large crowd out.
Mike Dolan and wife, of Ov-
erhill, were guests of Pet Dew
lit Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Glannon,
who have been visiting in Val
ley for several days, returned
to their home in Pittsburgh last
week.
Mrs. Jahua Proudfoot, who
has been in Clarksburg for sew
eral days, returned home Satur-
day.
The farmers club at Talbot
church met last Thursday night
County Agent Altman was pres
ent and a crowd of so. A car
load of lime and about $50 bu.
of soy beans were ordered.
Pete Dewitt and mother went
to Elkins Saturday, called there
on account of the death of Mrs
Devitt's sister, Mrs. Pat Gel
looly.
An Eastern program will be
given by the Talbot Sunday
school, next Sunday afternoon.
A number of roofs in this sec
ton were damaged by the high
wind last week.
Misses Bess Cade and Ola
Ware were guests of Elkins
friends Sunday.
Benton Teter, of Belington,
attended the funeral of Mrs
John Durrett Tuesday.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-05

London, March 31.-Spain is
in a critical situation on account
of the threatened general strike
of laborers throughout the king
dom. Following the suspension
Of constitutional guarantees
some of the leaders of the labor
ing class have been seized and
other precautionary measures
have been taken, according to
dispatches from Madrid.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-05

Berlin, April 3; via London,
April 4.-The press report of
President Wilson's state of war"
message reached Berlin at 10
O'Clock this morning.
1t was declared there would be
no change in the German attitude
even if Congress adopted Presi-
dent Wilson'S views.
Germany will not declare war
nor take any step to wage war
against the United States.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-05

Washington, April 2.-The
war with Germany is not to be
an Opera bouffe war;" Prep
aration for it contemplates a
duration of three years, Food
control by the Government with
in six months is predicted.
J These ere statements Of Samuel
fGompers, president of the
American Federation of Labor,
and Howard E. Coffin, members
Of the Advisory Commission of
the National Council of Defense.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-05

Wa hington, April 2.-It was
day of one trend, even in the
sweep of the overwhelming SEN
timent for war. There were
hundreds of men and women
marching the streets, carrying
flags and wearing on their arms
white brassards with large black
letters spelling, KEEP OUT OF
WAR;
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-05

Lloyd Campbell moved his fami-
ly to Belington Monday.
Misses Ellen Kelley and Dottie
Ryan, spent Friday evening with
Mr.. and Mis-. Ira Digman.
L. d. Cross closed very success
full term OF school at Stringtown,
last Friday.
The wedding bells WAS heard in
this community Satur Law night
when Miss Albina Phillips became
the vito of Wilbur Ri yht OF Weston
We wish them a long and happy
marriage life,
Misses Ivey and Dove Kelley wer
the guests of Miss Pearl Ice, Friday
Misses Bessie KittIe and Anna
Baker, of Belington very the gests
of Misses Gertrude and Ophelia
Hunt, Friday.
Mrs Riley Moore who has been
very sick for some time. is little
better at this writing
Gwen Moore was pleasant caller
AT ra>well Dlgmans, FrIda, evening
Watch out Own or Tag, will set
the doors loosa IN vn,,
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-05

Parkersburg, March 81. Three
persons were burned to death in
a fire which destroyed h e
Stephens hotel and 10 other build
ings at Creston, Writ county,
early today.
The dead are Ernest and Lind
say Stepens and Mrs. Henan Mchl.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-05

An Easter entertainment at the
M. E. Church Sunday evening at
7:30. Everybody invited. An ex-
tensive program is scheduled un-
der the subject Feast of Lights"
in which Rev. Skaggs has an orig
inal scheme Of his own in spread
ing light as a symbol of Jesus
THE Light of the World"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-05

The following letters remain
uncalled for and will be sent to
the Dead letter office April 16.
1917:
John Sherman,
Belington Chair Works,
Mrs. c. E. Smith.
B. B. Rohrbough, P. M.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-05

Rio Janeiro, March 81. "A new
German raider slipping past the
British airships on guard in the
North Sea has reached the South
Atlantic and sent nine or more
merchantmen to the bottom.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-05
PRESIDENT wilson DE-
CLARES FOR WAR
CLARK CHOSEN SPEAKER

Washington, D. c., April q
Champ Clark, of Missouri, was
elected Speaker of the House at
Lao o'clock this afternoon by a
vote of 2l7 for Clark, 205 for j as.
r. Mann, 2 for Lenroot, and 2 for
Gillett.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-05

Press reports came out Satur-
day with big head lines that IS
German submarines had been CAP
turedoff Haiti. Somemore" dope"
But these turned out to be targets
for United States naval practice.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-05

Baptist Church, April 8.
Sunday School GAS.
Preaching, morning Hoo.
Subject, THE Resurrection Ne
cessity."
There will be special music.
Preaching. evening 7:3O.
You are cordially invited to be
present.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-11-19

A discovery of a valuable deposit of molybdenite is reported to have been made in the little Delta coun- try about 50 miles from Richardson. An investigation of the find is being made by mining men, and if found to be as represented it will be taken over by the company and worked on a large scale.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-11-19
MISSING VESSEL TURNS UP AT
 SEATTLE
lBv Associated Pressl !

IBy Associated Press)
 SEATTLE, Nov 1o- The Japanese freighter Sail,i has entered Puget Sound. Wireless reports said that the Saiki had stranded last month on the Japanese coast, but the name was probably mixed in the wireless.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-11-19
SUCCESSFUL METHOD
 OF CURING NERVOUSNESS
(By Associated Press)


 AMSTERDAM, Nov. 19- German newspapers announce that army physicians have discovered a successful meth cd of curing the nervous af- fliction so frequent among disabled soldiers, which causes a constant trembling of the whole or part of the body.
 Dr. Ernest Byers, head of the nerve hospital at Roder- birken, has outlined a meth od of electrical treatment, which, it is claimed, often eff fleets a complete cure in a few days, and is almost invariably effective within a period of three weeks.
 The newspapers describe his method as follows:
 By the application of a gentle electric current which causes no pain whatever, good results have been obtained ill few minutes or at the long est two and a half hours. A course of treatment is requir- ed after this, which does not last more than two or three weeks, and in light cases.-is finished in a few days. New attacks may occur due to ex- citement or nerve strain, but are easily cured.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-11-19

Largest Assortmen of fancy Rib bons at Mrs. Kate Rolfe's.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-15
on the part of the voters and taxpayers of the
City and County who believe in and are willing
to stand for and work for the plain principles Of
sound business administration in this municipality

the charter of the city and county before the pres
ent Legislature Of the Territory
Brought down essentials the proposed revision of the city
the bill before the Legislature violates the
plain principles of competent by increasing the elect
i've officers and distributing responsibility.
The Chamber for centerng responsibilities and recogn
ing ordinary principles of successful in dealing with
public affairs
Amendments carrying this plan have been presented the
Legislature These amendments opposed by those having mis-
takenidea that the power of the people will be reduced
you believe that the future Of this city is best served by eff
of methods and by efficient and that
you forward actively support the amendments the
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-15

posed bill by cooperating with members Of the Chamber OF Com
order sound methods and progressive govern
ment for the City and County of Honolulu ~ tsets9~
The Chamber of Commerce Of Honolulu with 2o7 members
large percentage Of the paid into the
Treasury from the City and County Of Honolulu = Co.'S
has been stated that the Chamber of Commerce has voting
power The Chamber of CONNIE Of Honolulu
through business connections fully IS of the voters of the
City and County Of Honolulu.
The following Committee of One Hundred has been appointed
the Legislature the the Chamber and
you cooperate the end that the principles of efficient
business administration may prevail @=..
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-15
THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HONOLULU.
Committee of One Hundred Chamber of Commerce ofonolu:

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Davidson, A. z.
DeFreest, s. =
Dillingham;, w. r.
Dole, J. D. ....
Drew, J. n.
DuRoi, C. -.
Effinoer. ).
Farrinaton, w. r.
Fitzpatrick, T, j.
.FIemino. ]. 1.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-02
OMAHA GENERAL MARKET.

PouItry-Alive: Springs. 1sc: hens. 4-lbs.
and UP, l4hc; hens, under lbs. 12hc;
stays. 13c; old cocks. lie; ducks, ~ lbs.
and over. l3hc' ducks, under ~ lbs. 10c;
geese, loo; turkeys s lbs. and over. lSc;
turkeys. under s lbs. lSc; turkeys, old
toms. 18c; guineas. 3oc: pigeons. per doz..
s5c; turkeys. dry picked. No /, hens and
young toms, 26c: old toms. 25c; turkeys.
No. g. lac; ducks, No. l. lbs. and over.
lie: ducks under lbs. 14hc; ducks. No.
Q, loo; geese. No. !, lac; old cocks. 12c
Butter-28hc.
Eggs-Fresh. No. l, case. sll.oo; No 2.
case. 1880; crax. case. $3.50.
Cheese quotations by Uriau q Co..
Cheese-Domestic Swiss, 42c; block Swiss.
32c; twin cheese 26hc; uiplets, 27c: daisies,
arc: young America, 2so: Blue Label brick.
27c, limberger. 27c; New York white. 2sc:
Roquefort 6bc.
wholesale prices OF beef cuts, Ribs. No, /,
19c; No. 2, IGc, No. 3, lie. Loins, No !, 23c
No. 2. 1Shc, No 3. 12hc, Chucks, No, !,
INC; No 2, NC; No. 3. 9&c. Rounds. No
/, I6c, No. 2. lahc; No. 3. i1hc Plates, No
L. ike; No. 2, lOhc: No. 3, 9hc
Oleomar gerine-NaturaI color, per ID.
Premium. 24c. Challenge. 2sc; Kersey,
sohc: Lily. l9hc: Lincoln. INC. White.
per h.: Snowflake. 22c.
Oranges--vais. yss ioos, SSts. ttSo boz
Vais. Mss. 1855, s675 box; Vais, gees. 3l6s,
260s, $500 box. Florida 1865 s3.75 box
Florida, 1905, $500 box: Florida. l7Gs, zoos,
Walls 1868 Sb26 box: Walls, l5Os. $3.50 box
I1ss. 26ss. st.26 box. NaSels, s6s, zoos; l26s,
NI5 boz; Navels. 1868. $500 box; Nayels,
other sizes, sL.26 box. Lemons, fancy. SOOs,
Ss0s. 500 box; choice. 3O0s. S6Os. $500 box,
Grapefruit. SOS. $500 box; 46s. St.26 box
5Is. SAYS box: 64s. sos. s6s. $500 box,
Grapes, Enperors. $3.50 crate. kegs. H76
keg: Malagas, extra choice. 800 keg: fancy,
$500 key: extra fancy. $500 keg: Apples
Va York lmperials, $500 Dbl. Mo Pip
pins, s4.eO: R. n. Jonathsns. 176s smaller.
S17b box: Blue Ribbon JOnatbans. larger.
S2.so box: 176s, smaller. si.sk box.
Observation-Disclosures. $3.50 bu.; sweet
potatoes. virginias, $3.50 Dbl. hampers,
si.76 hamp. Onions Spanish, 1900 crate;
rcd, yellow. &c Id. Tomatoes, S2.25 lug.
Cucumbers. $500 do1 Cabbage. SHo Id
Rutarsgoes. 2hc up Turnips, carrots. 2ho
ID Calery. Michigan. 4Oc; doz. California,
soc dor; In rough. $500 crate, Cranberries,
Cape cod. 90 Dbl: boxes, 1875 box,
Jersey. 1850 Dbl Belle and Cherry. 50 20
bhl, Belle Bugte, Howes. At SIO,5U Dbl
Cocoanuts 81 So sack; dozen. Sl,OO dozen
Celery. California Mammoth per DOE.
CSC.
Miscellsnsous-Peanuts No | raw. ID,