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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-02-21
FIRST .. S. SOLDIER WOUNDED.
Aubrey Mcleod Lost His Legs When
Germans Bombed U. S. Hospital.

When the transport i------ sails
from this port in few days it will
carry the happiest. boy IN the world,
says Howard Kahn, formerly Of St.
Paul, Mimi, writing from a French
port January 20. That is the way
he characterizes himself. I would
call him the nerviest boy in the
world.
His name is Aubrey Mcleod. He
is former student at Purdue
University, resident of Boston, and
he served in an Indiana battery on
the Mexican border last year.
Ali of which has nothing to DO
with why he is the happiest and the
nerviest boy in the world.
When histories of the present, war
are written Aubrey McLeod's name
will go down as the first American
casualty. The air raid on Base
Hospital No. 12, American Expedl-
tionary forces, which resulted IN
the death of Lieut.. Fitzsimmons, OF
the medical corps, and three privates
early in July, injured Mcleod so
seriously that his two legs had to
he amputated six inches above the
knees. This much has been briefly
mentioned in newpaper dispatches,
but nothing has been said about
Mcleod or his hopes for the future.
I met hospital sergeant on
train bound for this port the other
day. Were taking Aubrey Mcleod
home" he said. would you like
to see him ?"
was not sure. had seen lot OF
French and German "Mutiles'
during four months at the French
front, and the memory of some OF
them was still with me. I did not
know whether I wanted to see a
pale-faced, drawn and suffering
American. I had known some OF
McLeod's friends on the Mexican
border last summer, however, and
thought some news of them might
cheer him a bit.
Mcleod Located.
I entered his compartment. Two
soldiers were there. Both were
hearty, red-cheeked, fresh looking
Americans, neither of whom appeared
to have known what a days lines:
meant. "Where's McLeod?" I asked
'EMy name is Mcleod replied one
of them smiling.
Then I noticed that the lower par
of his body was covered with a rug.
If the American wounded and th'
American people accept their misfor
tunes like Aubrey Mcleod has &C
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-02-21
Will Issue No List of ''Nonessentials''

No list of nonessential farm pro-
ducts to be denied transportation
facilities, has been prepared by the
Director General of Railroads., and
the issuance of such an order is not
contemplated.
It is believed that under the plan
now being formulated it will be
possible to provide adequate trans
portation for farm products this
wear. Farmers are instructed to
place orders for cars when needed
with local freight agents, as hereto
fore.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-02-21
Ship Supply 20 Per Cent. Short.

The Food Administrator estimates
the total number of ocean-golng
vessels now afloat at 10000,
having gross tonnage of 49,
100000 tons. Losses Of ship
ping during the war have
the supply of ships is about 20 per
cent short of normal.
Shipbuilding in France has been
at standstill since the beginning of
the war; England's output is less
than normal; Japan is hampered by
lack of material; the American ship
supply is only beginning.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-02-21
Whenever You Need q General Tonic
Take Groves. -

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as
General Tonic because it contains the
wellknown tonic properties ofQUlN1NE
and IRON. It acts on the Liver, Drives
out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and
Builds up the Whole System. SO cents.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1918-02-21

For Indigestion, Constipation or
Biliousness
Just try one 50-cent bottle of LAX-FOS
WITH PEPSN. A Liquid Digestive
Laxative pleasant to take. Made and
recommended to the public by Paris Medi-
cine Co., manufacturers of Laxative Bromo
Quinine and Groves Tasteless chill Tonic.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-12-19
THEFT AT JUNIOR.

On the night Of December seventh
some of the Eight fingered gentry.
broke into building belonging to
c. w. cambridge in Junior and car
ried away four hams and two Shout
ders of meat valued at $3.50. Blood
hounds were brought from Fairmont
but failed to find a trail however
evidence soon leaked out and Thurs
day Constable John r. Ramsey of
Belington, arrested Herbert Rucker.
a youth of about II or IS years and
brought him to Belington lock up
Friday night he was tried at Junior
and held by the court on 81 900 bond
and not being able to give bond was
sent to jail for action Of the
grand jury. 1t is reported that
at least part Of the pork has been
found though there is no official con-
firmation Of this.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-12-19
SOLDIERS ALLOWED TO KEEP
UNIFORMS AND OyERCOATS

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1s-Secre-
tary Baker informed Chairman Dent
of the House Military Committee,
to-day that the War Department
had decided that all discharged SOL
ders may permanently retain the
uniform and overcoat they wear
when mustered out.
Mr.. Dent prepared a bill embody-
ing the necessary authority, Pre-
viously the department planned to
have the clothing returned to the
Government three months after a
soldiers discharge.
A large number of cases of In
fluenza are reported from the Hunt
ers Fork region
Mat Weese and family who have
lived for number of years on Hunt
ers Fork, have sold their belongings
and moved to Cumberland wher
they will make their future home
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-12-19
AUTOS COLLIDE

What might have been a serious
accident Occurred Saturday afternoon
as the big county auto truck, driven
by Willard Right was returning from
work, coming down Grim Ave, at the
point nearly opposite Kane and Key
ser's. The truck undertook to turn
into the garage. Dick Harvey under
took to pass on his motorcycle but
struck the truck and was dragged
fifteen or twenty feet and pinned
under the wheels of the big truck
which had to be lifted off his leg.
The soft mud where the big truck
went from the street into the gutter
probobly saved his life. Though
very muddy and severly cut his con-
dition is not serious. Bert Harvey
the other occupant of the side car
attachment was uninjured. Jas Gain
er who was riding on the running
board of the truck was thrown sew
eral feet but escaped with slight
bruises. The motorcycle and its side
car We're almost completely demol-
ished, while the big truck stood help
less for about an hour before it
could be extricated from the mud
where it almost buried its wheels.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-12-19
TRIED TO BREAK IN JAIL.

Last Friday when town sergeant
Geo. Price went up to the city"coop"
to look after a prisoner confined
there, he found two young gentle
men loafers of about Is years as
guests or entertainers to the prison
er. Both Of these young "bloods"
were town "sores" and looked like
candidates for Jail SO Price showed
them in the empty stall and shot the
bolt, the young gentlemen discover
er however that they were not lock-
ed upworked theirway out and beat
it. This seemed to be a case where
boys try to break into jail and they
should have been accommodated.
Also case where parents show no
inclination to restrain-there are a
number Of boys in this town who are
travelling fast and sooner or later
will awaken some day to the realiza-
tion that they are in the unmerciful
clutches Of the law.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-12-19
RED coss REPORT

The annual meeting Of the Liberty
Auxiliary, American Red Cross So
ciety was held at the rooms on De-
cember 10th Chair man, Mitchell r.
Keyser, presiding.
The object of the melting was the
election of officers for the ensuinc
year and thought it was the desire
OF those present that the former off,
GERS serve again, the chairman and
vice chairman insisted on being re-
lieved of official duties SO the follow
ing were chosen: Chairman, P. T..
Lovett; Vice chairman Mrs. J. p.
Ilbbets, secretary and chairman, Mrs
". 5. Shinn.; Business committee.
j. E. Keyser, H. B. Shinn and Chas.
Ball. Mrs. W. w. Thomas was cho-
sen to have charge Of the sewing
and Mrs J. E. Keyser the knitting.
Mrs. O. j. Broadwater the former
vice chairman gave a detailed report
OF the work done by the auxiliary
during the year, a summary of which
is as follows:
Knitted Articles.
Sweatres 1870, Socks "a pair, Hell
NETS 30 pair, Scarfs IL pair, Wrist
lets pair, Total 312 pair.
Belgian Articles.
Dresses, ?, 4, and 6 year So, Ladies
chemise Is, Ladies drawers "a pair
Chlldrens chemise 81, Childrens
Petticoats 80. Total 235.
Belgian Articles
Hospital shirts So, Comfort kits
50, Christmas boxes so. Total num-
Der articles made in year 653.
Hospital Linen shower.
Hospital Linen Shower
Hand towels 100, Bath towels so
Napkins so Sheets 10, Handkerchiefs
SO.
From the above it can readily be
seen our ladies have not been idle
the past year, and it is a report of
which to be proud. At present
there is no sewing on hand, but
there is supply of yarn especially
for socks, which will be gladly given
out to any who will help in this way.
We have call for 40 sweaters and
100 pair of socks by the end of Jan.
uary and hep along this line will be
gratefully received
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-12-19
POINTS OF SCHOOL LAW

TShe following QUESTIONABLE ans
wers have been filed with the Editor
for publication which will probably
clear up some points of law which
have caused some controversy DUR
ing recent weeks.
1. doubt very mcuh the wisdom
of making up time on Saturday
since this is strict violation Of the
law. However it might be possible
to have pupils and teachers toget-
her and do supplementary work but
no record should be kept for this as
a day taught.
2. A teacher who does not have q
first grade certificate cannot be O.
lected as principal of the school.
3. No person is permitted to teach
in the free schools of w. Va. who
does not hold certificate.
Singned M. p. SHAWKEY.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-12-19
OBITUARY

Ranley O. Sherman, born Nov. 8,
1894, died Dec. - 1918, age "a yrs.
l5, conducted from the home of his
! mo. a da. Funeral services Dec.
sister Mrs. w. T. McVicker, Brown
Ave. Belington, W. Va. Rev. ]. M.
Champ in charge. Interment at
Elliott cemetery P. M. same day
He leaves wife, parents, Q bro
theirs, sisters and host Of rela-
tives and friends to mourn his loss.
Okey, as he was Familiarity known
had but recently professed religion
and realizing the approach Of Death
signified his willingness as we'll as
his preparedness for the passing Of
the chilly stream
Okey was miner and knew the
terrors Of daily danger, his bravery
did not desert him at his last trying
hours. He will be sadly missed by
those who loved and knew him and
our sympathy goes out to those who
mourn.
A voice is heard on earth Of loved
ones,
Weeping for the ones they love,
Those who've passed to worlds I'M
known.
Keeping festival above.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-12-19
A WINTER PICNIC.

M. P. Boyles chaperoned a party
of high school boys and girls last
Saturday to Buzzards' Glory about
four miles distant from Belington.
The purpose Of the trip was to give
his physical geography class some
object lessons in mountain forma-
tions, stratification, folding, stream
erosion, weathering and examinations
of coves and rocks
A few Of the party took lunch.
Had it not been for large basket
full of sandwiches, pickles and apples
which Madolyn Blatchford took a
few who took nothing would have
become very hungry. The party
was composed of the following;
Edith Right kathleen Curry, Edna
Roger, Madalyn Blatchford, Reese
Woodford, Burl Jefferies, Wilson
Brandenburg, Kenneth Brooks, OAR
rel Rhorabough, Harold Hill, Arley
Ramsey, Holt Right
The party reports good time,
even if it did rain in the afternoon.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-12-19
UNITED STATES SECURITIES
PAYING ASS Per Cent
INTEREST.

HUNTINGTON, w. Va. Dec. 18th
War Savings Stamps purchased at
1923 during December will pay the
investor over 4.55 per cent interest,
which is the highest rate of interest
received on any security yet issued
by our Government, making them
the most attractive investment to
the public today. They mature in
four years, on January LIST, 1928,
and give both the large, as well as
the small investor, an opportunity,
not only to help their Government,
but to invest their money in safety
on an unusually attractive basis.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-12-19
Secretary Daniels Says We viii Be
Fortunate if Rehabilitation is
Possible in That Time
EXPECTS TO SEE END
OF BIG NAVY BUILDING

ANNAPOLIS, Md, Dec. 18-At
least year, possibly two years, will
be required before the nation can
return to normal peace conditions
and 1--WE will be fortunate if condi-
tons abroad make demobilizatio J
possible at so early date" said Sec
rotary Daniels here today address,
ing the Conference of State Gov
ernors.
The navy said the Secretary,
must be increased and strengthens
to enable the United States to col
tribute as many units as any other
nation to an international police
force, but he added II look to see
the peace conference put an end to
competitive big navy building"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-12-19
JAMES o'BRIEN LOSES ARM

James O'Brien, Western Mary
land Railway trainman was badly
injured early Monday morning at
Hendricks while making a coupling,
his right arm being caught and so
badly crushed that amputation was
necessary. He was brought to Ell
kins by special train and the arm
amputated just below the elbow at
the Davis Memorial Hospital.
Mr.. O'Brien is well known here.
His friends are sorry to hear of his
misfortune.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-12-19
TWO YEARS MAY Be REQUIRED
BEFORE NATION RETURN TO NORMAL
CHILD BADLY BURNED

Thurs. morning Dec. ia sad
accident occurred at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Boyd <. Holbert when Mar
garet Virginia their little two year
old daughter in passing close an oren
fire caught her clothing on fire. Her
mother and neighbor woman who
were in the kitchen rushed to the
child's assistance when they were
attracted by her screams by smother
ing the flames. This probably saved
the child's life. A doctor was call
ed Immediately but at this hour it
cannot be determined how serious
the burns are.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-12-19
LEG BROKEN.

French Brown of Dartmoor sus-
tanned broken leg and other inju-
ries Friday evening in the Dartmoor
mines, where he was caught by a
fal of slate only his presence of
mind saved his life. He threw him
self between two cars and thus es-
capped fatal injuries He was taken
to the Elkins hospital Friday night,
where his condition is reported very
serious though not necessarily dan
gerous
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-12-19
COMBINATION GAME OFFER

As special inducement to new
subscribers we will give with each
new subscription during the Holt
days for years subscription to the
Progressive at $1.50, eight national
games-the greatest combination
game offer on eorth. These games
are suitable for old and young and
consist of the following; Game of
Chess; game Of checkers; Dominoes,
New Game of Authors, Nine Men
Morris, Fox and Geese, Spanis',
Prison Game, Game of Flirtatio...
If you were to buy these games in
the regular way they would cost you
at least five dollar bill.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-12-19
BAND CONCERT

The Belington Band will give a
concert in the auditorium of the H.
s. Building on the night Of Dec. 81.
Proceeds for the benefit of the Band
and H S. Literary Society. Program
will consist of overtures, duets, quar-
tets by Pand and piano solos, duets
and songs by the leading vocalists
of the city. Also readings by other
talented readers. Rev Mckenzie
will give talk on music-It's refin-
ing influence on community.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-12-19
u. S.lMAY BUY ISLAND AT PA
CIFIC END.

PANAMA, Dec. 13.--Negotiations
have begun by the United States for
the purchase of property rights on
the island Of Taboga, at the Pacific
entrance of the Panama canal in
Panaman territory. 1t is said that
the plan is to add to the canal for
sifications six batteries of coast ar
tillery and nest of 5000 men. The
cost Of the property rights, it is
said, will aggregate $15,000,000.
Why not buy the island of Jamaica
from the British Empire, also?
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-12-19
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

The Lyceum and Mozart Literary
Societies gave joint literary pro-
gram Thursday night.
Jessie Earnest and Grace Kinsey
spent the week end in Philadelphia.
Lena Lazarus and Edra Ballah
spent Tuesday night with Ruth HilIy-
ard at her home near Laurel Noun
tain.
Jimmie Rosenberger, who has been
in training at Morgantown, was a
visitor at the High School Tuesday
morning.
Eva Wilson is i'll with the Flu at
her home on the West side.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-12-19
HAVE you PAID UP?

There will be no paper next week
as explained in our last issue. We
want to again urge all delinquent
subscribers to be prompt and settle
before the close of the year, thus re-
ducing the expense Of collecting
after January 1st.
We take this occasion to thank all
of those who have paid US, and now
believe we have given sufficient time
and notice to those who hove not.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-12-19
DEATHS.

Bessie Coontz 10 year old daugh-
ter of c. A. and Belle Coontz of R..
4 died Saturday light of Influenza.
Interment at Lambert's Chapel.
Okey Sherman, son Of VIM. and
Hannah Sherman died Thursday at
Thomas Of Influenza, His remains
were brought here for interment.
Funeral services Sunday at Elliott
cemetery.
Lena Sherman, daughter Of Mar
tin Sherman died at Philippi Friday
of Influenza.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-12-19
COMMUNITY TELEPHONE
SYSTEMS.

After January 1st, F. e. Thomp-
son will publish a series of articles
on the Community Telephone Sys-
tems-how to start them, what a
pleasure to have them and at what
low figures they can be maintained.
One or two wires from one commune
ty and another are all that will be
required. Can use old telephones
and old wires. Can talk to any
point. Watch for the series.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-12-19

H. T Brooks. of Florence, S. c..
will spend the holidays here with his
parents. Howard is one of our ma
tive sons who has made good in the
sunny South, being connected at
this time with the Sea Board Air
Line R. R.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-12-19
NOTICE

There will be Christmas tree ex-
ercise at the Laurel Hill School
House on the night of Dec. "a, 1880.
EVERYBODY Come.
Bessie Bolton.
Teacher.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-12-19
First Presbyterian Church, Belingtor

Divine service will be. conducted in
the Presbyterian church, Sunday
morning Dec. % at IL o'clock.
The subject win be 1.-THE INCAR-
NATION" The choir will rende-
special Christmas music.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-12-19
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

will have Belington, Barker,
Valley and Junior Tax Books in Be-
lington from rs to 81 December 1913
E. A. BARTE,
Deputy Sheriff
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-12-19
CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT

There will be Christmas Enter
tainment at U. B. Church, December
18th, at 80 P M.
EVERYBODY is invited to come.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-12-19
STOCK HOLDERS MEETING

The annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers for the election of directors Of
The First National Bank, Belington,
and for the transaction of such other
business as may be brought before
the meeting, will be held at the Bank
ing house on Tuesday January Ia at
two O'Clock p NJ
L. R. FOWLER
Ca hier ~
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-12-19
NOTICE.

i will open my office over Gra-
hams Drug Store Jan. 90, 1919.
Ready to administer to your dental
needs.
D. B. casio
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-12-19

The best and prettiest manicure
sets in town all kinds prices reason
able See w T. Curry and Cos line.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-12-19

The best stationery in town come
and see Grant Graham.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-12-16
v. S. ASKS CASH RETURNS

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE prac-
tice of the war risk insurance bureau
in calling upon soldiers dependents for
refunds, where investigation showed
that improper allowances had been
made, was criticized today by Repre-
sentative Treadway of Massachusetts,.
Republican. at committee hearing OH
an amendmer. proposed by him to cor
rest it. Soon after the war started
the bureau, Mr.. Treadway said, made
many allowances which it found later
were not fully justified. In such cases
dependents were asked to return the
money, and when this was not done.
the amount was taken from the so
dier's pay
This has worked a great hardship
upon thousands of families" Nj.
Treadway said. When they received
the money they understood they were
entitled to it, and did not hesitate
about spending it. Now when the gov
eminent asks it back, they are not able
to pay it. received letter TODAY
from a mother whose son is in a hos
pital in France. She had been ordered
to refund the money the bureau had
paid her. The only way she could do
it, she said would be by going to
work. and this she is physically unable
to do
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-12-16
INFLUENZA IS PUT
To ROUT IN MESA

MESA, Dec. 16.-Unless untoward
developments occur in the influenza
situation, the Mesa Red Cross Elmer
gency hospital will be closed within d
few days. There are now eighteen pa
tents in the hospital and all but five
of these can be removed within the
next day or so. The final closing will
of course await the satisfactory con-
ditio1a of these five.
Manager Charles Price states that
one-half Of the building now has been
thoroughly cleansed, the woodwork all
washed down with disinfectants. and
the rooms ready for the final fumi-
cation which will follow the discharge
of the patients. Naturally all of, these
arrangements are subject to change
upon the recurrence of the epidemic,
though the decision now is to close the
hospital as soon as possible and
handle any new patients at Phoenix.
No new cases have been received at
the local hospital since last We'd
neSday.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-12-16
ARGENTINE CONFUSED
IN DIPLOMATIC NOTES

BUENOS AIRES. Dec. 14,-The
American offer of mediation, as be-
tween Chile and Peru, has caused
satisfaction in Chile, where, according
to advices from that country, it is in
terpreted as assurance that the United
States will not interfere unless invited
to do so hy both Chile and Peru. Some
of the daily papers of Buenos Aires
show chagrin, for, they say, the Argen-
tina government misinterpreted the or
iginal note and went beyond the invi-
tation offering mediation, ad ow is left
aloe to act. iSMMl
FL Diario says:
1.-THE declaration by the United States
that it would not offer mediation until
invited to do so by both republics
leaves the Argentine government in a
grave position, because it has already
offered to mediate, although only
asked by the United States to study the
possibility of a conflict. The invita-
ton was made to all the Latin Ameri-
can republics, but Argentina thought
it was only made to it,
Ell Diario calls for the publication Of
all the notes. in order to make clear
the Argentine position.