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The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-10-16

Gerald Foster, the 7-year-cld son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Vern Foster Of Peck's
Hill, was ran over by an auto driven
by Ben Friedly at the corner just
east of Wortley & French's store
front, Friday afternoon at about 5:45
o'clock. Foster with some other
boys. was playing and scuffling about
on the pavement, practice all too
common, when he stepped suddenly
directly in front of the Friedly Ford,
which was running slow. The child
was taken home and DIR. Pinkham at
tended the youngster. The front
and rear wheel Of the machine passed
over the lads stomach The child's
right arm was also sprained somewhat
but this was of such a nature that
it was thought not serious and the
young man is expected to get along
nicely.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-10-16
Said 1t Couldn't Be Done.

Eli Hanks 10 having some 1un
laughing at the prophets who told
him he couldn't raise an umbrella on
the old Stocking farm, located in the
south end of the city, where he lo-
Gated a year ago. Some people thought
Eli was settling on a mighty poor
proposition at his age, but he knew
farms and their. soils and he went at
it to raise some crops on the place.
Friday. Eli brought to this Office ten
ears of Yellow Dent seed corn which
are Just as good as any we have ever
laid sight on apd which has been pro;
nounced as good as could be desired
by 4 number of farmers who have
looked at it since it has been on dis
play in the office Ell says the whole
crop of corn was good and that the
balance Of the crops which he raised
on the old farm were good and that
the fellows who laughed at him . year
ago can have another guess coming.
"Ambition, proper preparation OF the
soil and careful attention to growing
crops is what it takes on any farm,
said Mr.. Hanks when speaking OF
the matter Of farming on light soils.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-10-16

Inc OctoDer sewing quota has been
received and it must be done by the
23rd.
The surgical dressingh are COM
pleted for October. A fine class,
meeting two days finished them with
the help of the Richardson and Bel
rockton girls.
All Christmas packages are to be
handled by the Red Cross. We will
print instructions as soon as we re-
ceive them from Washington.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-10-16

We wish to thank the entire com
minity for the sincere manner In
which they have shown their sym
pathy and proved their true friendship
In our great loss and SORROW.
Alfred Jonas and family.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-10-16

Haiti is now one Of the allies and
has not yet made an application Tor q
loan.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-10-16

The fourth letter is from Elton
derry Gerred to his aunt, Miss Lulu
ieynolds and in it he gives q few Of
the particulars Of the drowning of his
bro{her, Ralph, news Of which was
given through these columns some
few weeks ago. His letter is az fol-
lows:
Sept. 4. 1913.
Hello Kid:
Well, how is Bedding these. days 7
II is nice and warm here. We have
been having fine weather for about
q week now and / dread the day when
It starts to rain because the mud 10
awful here. / suppose you have
heard Ralph was dead. He was
drowned in the Marine river at 4 p
M, Aug. 412, about 20 miles from
Chateau Theirry, at . little place
called Rcmeny.
/ have been in active service . lit
tie over six months now. 1 left
New York harbor the 26th Of Febru-
airy. ~
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-02-28
LABOR VERSUS IDLENEsS

There is no blight like the blight
of ldleness. 1t is in the unworked
garden that weeds grow. 1t is in the
stagnant water that disase germs
waken to horrid life 1t is in the calm
that mariners los heart, and from
the spent battlefelds pestilence, more
dreaded than the red carnage, of war.
Ennni pals upon brave heart as
p1ostrated peace falls upon a true
soldier. Ennui IS like long-winded,
aifeable, but watery-ideaed friend
who dropped in to see US and drib-
bles platitudes until every nerve
stands out like porcupine quilts and
we long for the dvent Of an enemy
Ennui is like being forced to eat meat
without salt, or to drink tepid water
Labor, on the contrary, if it be rem
unerated labor, is a friend with grit
ard endurance in his makeup. It
comes TO US as a wind visits the for
est. and sets all our facilities stirring,
as I'll wind ruffles the tree tops. It
saltcns up our meat and spices our
drink.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-02-28
POLICEMAN'S WIFE
RECEIVERS HEALTH
Deranged Stomach, Kidneys and
Liver Greatly Benefited
BY Tanlac

Mrs. T. S. Scruggs, wife of the
Chief Of Police of Altavista, Va, suf-
fered severely from a generally
debilitated condition.
Said Mrs. Scruggs recently: II had
severe pains all through my body.
My appetite was very poor, and what
little | did eat caused me to suffer
from Indigestion and deranged con-
dition of my stomach, liver and kid
neys. | had no life or energy, and
was all run down and nervous.
Gone of my friends" continued
Mrs. Scruggs, "read about Tanlac and
urged me to try it. / got bottle
and began to take it. Soon | noticed
a great improvement. The pains left
me entirely and my whole system has
been greatly benefited. My appetite
is good and digest all eat. | sleep
well, and am not nervous as | was.
Il feel very grateful for Tanlac. I
believe it will do all they claim for it.
1t is fine tonic, and it has certainly
done wonders for me. | am sure
that others who suffer as | did will
also find relief if hey will use Tanlac
according to directions" lady.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-02-28
Fourth Ward
HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE

March 11th at 10 o'clock A. III.
I will sell at public auction, March
Itch, 1918 at 10 O'Clock to the highest
responsible bidder the house and lot,
late residence Of Margaret j. Hall,
deceased, in front Of the property,
situated on Bradshaw street in the
city Of BeIington, West Virginia.
The property viii be sold for one
half cash. the residue, a credit of
six months will be given. The pur-
chaser viii be required to extend his
interest bearing note with approved
security for the deferred payment.
4 vendors lein will be retained to
secure the deferred payment.
The right to reject any and all
bids is hereby reserved.
n. l. HALL, Executor.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-02-28
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS

Prepare for hot Summer.
Deputy Sheriff E. A. Barte was in
Philippi Monday.
F. M. Glenn, of Parsons, was here
Monday on business
Miss Hilda Parsons, of Elkins, was
here Monday between trains.
Sugar Loaf Meal makes the finest
of bread. Try it. lady.
Mrs. Mollie Mason was a visitor
here over Sunday.
Miss Lulu Coffman is in Grafton
this week visiting relatives.
Martin Niclo, of Moatsville, was
in town Sunday between trains.
Mrs. Otha Hays, of Harding, was
here Wednesday shopping.
Miss Edna Jefferys left Monday
for an extended trip in the south.
Omer Thompson was business
visitor in Wheeling last Saturday.
Harry D: Thompson, of Morgan
town, came in today for few days
visit.
Mrs. John T. Roger and little son,
of Parsons, are here the guests Of
Mrs. Della Lovett.
Clayton Brandon, of Philippi was
here Monday the guest of his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Brandon.
To enjoy good Corn Bread use
Sugar Loaf Meal. It's made from
selected white corn sold by your
grocer. (adv.
E. D. Koontz, w. B. Shurtleff, w.
W. Thomas, Chas. Twigg, Conductor
Buskirk, NJ. R. Keyser, D. B. Caste
and Gale Hillyard attended the meet
ing of the Shrines at Wheeling last
week. All returned home Sunday
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-02-28
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

Deputy Sheriff Barte will have the
Tax Books for Belington City, Barker
and Valley Districts and Junior Cor
poration from March LIST to March
18th, at Citizens National Bank, Bel
ington.
There are quite number of small
Tax-bills outstanding which must be
collected in the near future. Please
be prompt and save this office the
trouble of levying on property.
Very truly yours,
E. W. S. KENNEDY, Sheriff.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-02-28
WE SELL SUGAR"

When Frank A. Vanderlip appealed
toevery one to help the War Savings
Stamp campaign, the grocery store at
Wilmington put out a w. S. S. flag.
The American Sugar Bulletin, on au-
thority of the Wilmington Star, says
that within a short while the entire
Wilmington populace was besieging
TIE store, innocently thinking the sign
meant, 1--WE Sell Sugar"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-02-28
HE BEllhGTOH PROGRESSIVE
- "a
- PEOPLES PAPERI
OUR BOUNDEN DUTY

This newspaper must first of all be
clean, it must be fair, it must be hon-
est and without malice in its opinions
and expressions, and it must, at all
times, devote itself unfinchingly and
fearlessly to the pubic service in the
interests of the masses of the people
It must always combat evil and in
justice.
1t must always fight for progress
and reform
1t must never tolerate corruptions.
1t must be in sympathy with the
peer and the unfortunate.
For Belington it must always stand
with unselfish devotion, for the
achievement of the finestideals, of
every high purpose, of every enter
prise, of every step in the march of
progress.
1t must stand for good government,
freedom, equality, the public welfare,
civic and true patriotism and undying
love of country.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-02-28
COAL COAL COAL

The Fuel Administrator is now per-
hitting US to charge 1878 per ton of
1000 lb from what is known as the
Big A Vein" 1--WE give % bushels for
tom. Buy home products and help
win the war by releasing cars for
the transportation of war supplies.
etc
The Belington Handle & Mfg, ca
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-02-28
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2sth. 1918
Variable Functionary.

Are you the editor?" asked the
merry villager as he showed open the
door of the office of the Punkintown
Gazette
at all depends" replied the man
with fringy hair, "on whether you
want to make a kick or pay your
subscription"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-02-28

At convention held by the Citi-
zerfs of Belington at the High School
Building FEBRUARY 20, 1913 at 7:30 P.
M. for the purpose of nominating
officers for the City of Belington, the
following business was transacted:
Organization
For Chairman, H. NJ Smith
For Secretary, 0. Stoneking
Nominations
For Mayor, J. A. Viquesney.
For Recorder, W. w. Thomas.
For Councilmen:
1st Ward, L. ]. Wilson; End Ward,
Charles Williamson; 3rd Ward, w. S.
Grimes; 4th Ward, G. L. Ballah.
The Chairman and Secretary were
empowered to fill any vacances.
Name of Ticket
Citizens Ticket of Belington, West
Virginia.
Emblem
American Flag.
We the undersigned do certify that
the above record is correct.
H. M. SMITH, Chair.
0. STONEKING, Secy.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-02-28

WANTED a good reliable man
and wifs to take charge Of property.
Wife should be a good cook. Man to
do general work and drive an auto
mobile in summer. If they have a
child several years of age will not be
objectiohal. Write naming refer
ences.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-02-28
NOTICE

We viii pay Market Prices for all
kinds Of produe. We handle a full
line Of Groceries.
Call and see US. Located in Wood
ford Bldg, Grim Ave.
CITY GROCERY co.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-02-28

-saleslady to represent the Grand
Union Tea Company in Belington,
w. Va. Address Box 355, Cumber-
land, Md.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-02-28

Entered as second-class matter
June 13, 1912, at the Post Office at
Belington, w. Va, under the Act of
March 8, 1879
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-02-28
~
Bel Phone.

Advertising Rates On Application
No charges will be made for News
and Notices of Churches, Sunday
Schools, Public Schools and Societies.
Cards of Thanks free to paid-up sub
scribers only.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-02-28

We will not be responsible for the
views of correspondents.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-02-28

F. E. THOMPSON, Consulting Editor
MISS CAROL THOMPSON, Assistant
Editor
r. l.. THOMPSON Foreman
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-02-28

The following are the commission
ers and clerks for each Ward:
First Ward
Commissioners NJ Jennings, F.
A. Simpson and L. R. Keer.
Clerks-John Robinson and w. B.
Rector.
Second Ward
Commissioners-E. Ware, S. H.
Limbers and 0. NJ. Foster.
Clerks-Howard Teter and M. D.
Gamer.
Third Ward
Commissioners-Howard Price l..
Fl. Keer and Fred Lovett.
Clerks-W. A. Street and w. H.
Talbot.
Fourth Ward
Commissioners-G. Stalnaker,
Cicero Phillips and NJ L. Halter.
Clerks-T. e. Williamsons and G.
W. Ward
The Registrars FOR each Ward are:
1st Ward-W. W. Thomas.
md Ward-H V. Viquesney.
3rd Ward-H Fl. Hankey.
4th Ward-Laco Jackson.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-02-28
LOCAL MARKET OF
FARM PRODUCTS

The following prices prevail this
week according to the reports from
the local dealers:
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-02-28

CITY GROCERY co.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-02-28

P. 0. Box 20, Beverly, w. Va,
The record., 1918-07-11
Now Eating Instead OF Drinking.

Quite a crowd of people gathered
around the uptown Office Of The ice
company last Sunday morning, get
ting a supply of ice for the day, and
as they waited their turn, of course
there was lively conversation, in
stead Of conservation. One colored
man was getting a large chunk of
GOODNESS, and one of bis white
friends asked him If he had enough
beer to require so much ice. The
colored man replied: uWell, l
don't know what you white folk S are
doing with your Ice, but US Cclored
folks are eating ice cream and sher-
bet, instead of drinking whisky and
beer" 1t was one of the best tenn
perance lectures made in a long
while, for it was the truth, and APP
plies not only to the Colored folks,
but to everyone, who had done that
way.
The record., 1918-07-11
Muhlenberg Soldier Returns
From France.

1t. Will P. Longest, who has been
in France for the past several
months, has been here for a few
days, with home folks and friends.
He Is en- route to Camp kearney,
near Los Angeles. where be has been
assigned as instructor. He has seen
active service on the French front,
but escaped injury. He reports
conditions as very much improved,
since cur entrance IN the war, and
American soldiers are shown every
courtesy AMI given all possible bon
ors for the valorous share he is TAX
ing IN the war.
The record., 1918-07-11
Beloved Woman Dies.

Mrs. Lindsey Spurlin, aged 40,
died at her home near Depoy July
a.. She is survived by her husband
and nine children, one a new born
baby. Funeral services were con
Quoted by Rev. ]. c. Gary at Pts
gah church Friday afternoon, and
inlerment was in historic Old Llber-
ty graveyard. Deceased was a very
!ovable woman, and The community
is in deepest sorrow.
The record., 1918-07-11

You are practiclng economy when
you buy Victrola from Roark, for
the upkeep is nothing. Ask any of
the $50 Muhlenberg owners; also
ask owners of other machines what
they are paying for springs and 9th
er repairs, and how much time their
machines are out of service for vari-
Gus reasons
The record., 1918-07-11
YictrOla Dominance Crews.

Victrola dominance is greater to-
day than ever before. The latest IN
the field Of standard machines, it
quickly emerged from the rest. 1t
has added many vital and exclusive
features of construction, and has
overtaken everything except demand
and while the Victor Co. Is annual
ly expanding millions in buildings,
machinery and equipment, the world
calls for more in greater degree each
year. Roark places orders many
months ahead, and that is why you
can place an order now and get what
you wish from him.
The record., 1918-07-11
Three More Cows Die.

Three more Jersey COWS died last
week, the losers being l.. Z. Kirk
patrick, S. D. Bradley and Lonnie
Foulks. These COWS all ran on the
pasture of Mr.. Kirkpatrick, and it
has not been discovered what caus-
ed the fatalities.
The record., 1918-07-11

Who knows more about music
than the worlds greatcat artists
They have chosen the Victrola for
the exclusive presentation of their
rare art and talents, and their rare
art and tslents, and their vital opin .
ion is the safest guide for every pur-
chaser of talking machine. Let
Roark demonstrates the supreme
VIctrola and records.
The record., 1918-07-11

Victrola owners are the most eX-
acting and at the same time the most
pleased body of people IN the coun-
ty, the same as they are the world
over. Join them, and you will know
why. See and hear these instru-
ments at Roark's before buying any
machine
The record., 1918-07-11

This was the safest and sanest
Fourth this country has ever enjoy
ed. Not person was injured in
Muhlenberg, and there were very
few throughout the whole country
The record., 1918-07-11

There are over 800 talking mach
ines on the market, but the Vlctrola
is first---ln thought, sales, service,
satisfaction. See and hear why at
Koarks.
The record., 1918-07-11

MIR. c. A. Tevebaugh, associate
secretary OF the Kentucky Y. Nj. C..
A. War Council, was here yesterday
conferrlng with our people on mat
ters of importance in this branch Of
the service.
The record., 1918-07-11

The war against vagrsncy Is get
ting to be general, and after being
hauled up, several persons here have
gone to work. Most of the slackers
did not wait for trial, but it took
special efforts to get a few of them
at it.
The record., 1918-07-11

Right now, all over this country,
the person who does not work, no
matter his age, if he is able to per-
form labor, is held in the same deep
contempt as the Stacker who will not
fight.
The record., 1918-07-11

Join the large and happy family
of V1ctrola owners. Best of the
kind, beyond doubt, and nothing
can give the same lasting satisfact-
ion to the whole family, and the
cost is slight.
The record., 1918-07-11

Farmers have paid more attention
to the cultivation of their crops this
year than ever before, and notwIth
standing the scarcity Of labor, have
things in fine shape.
The record., 1918-07-11

The Victrola, with many exclusive
features, is supreme. a demonstrate
ion convinces. Roark will be glad
to meet any test.
The record., 1918-07-11

anybody can cut prices, but no
salesman can put qualities in goods
not already there. That is Why
Victrolas, alone, Of the whole talk
ins machine family, sci at the full
price, the world around.
The record., 1918-07-11
Mr.. Ralph Bingham appeared last

Mr.. Ralph Bingham appeared last
Friday night on the Redpath Chau-
tauqua program at Central City, and
was greeted by the largest audience
of the season, who enjoyed his tai
ents to the utmost. He gave one
of his Victor record selections,
"Mrs. Rastus Johnson at the We'd
ding" and was roundly applauded.
The record., 1918-07-11

fEe tones on Viclrola spring and
mingle as Oh "a other instrument.
The light weight on the Fsedle does
away with the gIllty, eTahby,
@craieRy noise so manifest on all
other machiues, and insures the su-
preme delights Of music. song and
story. See and hear at Roark' S.
The record., 1918-07-11

a@ Some people always get the
best, others get what's left, and
others get left. Select your Victrola
now, at Roark's, and have delivery
whenever you wish.
The record., 1918-07-11

4 two-months' old son of Mr..
and Mrs. Buck Mitchell died at
their home at Brownsville last Sum-
day, from an attack of dysentery.
The record., 1918-07-11

Miss Ruth Bohannon returned to
her home the first of the week from
Central City, where she had been on
visst to her sister, Mrs. Pulley.
The record., 1918-07-11

Wheat threshers are humming all
over the county. The yield is not
coming up to expectations, but will
be an average.
The record., 1918-07-11

mgES.fs Merchants Of Green
iMsNaiQSSfSN vile are wide-awake
WslslSASW and seeking increased
business. Trade with them in con-
fdent assurance of best goods at
lowest prices.
The record., 1918-07-11

Most for your money IN a Wet
rola. Cut prices show weakness
IN the goods and any machine ex-
cept a Victrola can be bought by
anyone at reduced price.
The record., 1918-07-11

Prof. Gordie Young is at Western
Normal, Bowling Green, where he
is taking some special work.
The record., 1918-07-11
CITY ORDINANCE.

The City Council OF the Cry Of
Grcenville, da oriAln as follows:
Sec. I. Il shall b. unlawful FOR
any person residing IL the city Of
| Grecnvi'ic, 10 keep or harbor any
! dog III the city limits Of said city
Without first having procured from
the clerk Of said city a license for
each dog so kept or harbored, by
| paying to said clerk for each Of sad
dogs the SUN Ct Two Dollars and
Fifty Cents (S2.5o) per annum and
| receiving from sid clerk a metal
tag, LearIng serial number and the
year It Is issued, 10 be placed on
the collar OF each of said dogs, and
worn con inually Ey said deg; any
dog found IN sud city without such
tag shall be lmpoanded by the mar
shall, a, harcin provided; and per-
son SO owning, keeping or harbor-
ing dog in the CITY limits and fail
ing to procure such license shall be
deemed guilty of misdemeanor
and upon conviction ther eof shall
be fined the sum Of S. 90 and the
costs of the prosecution.
II. 1t shall be the duty OF the
marshal of the city Of Greenvllle 70
take up and impound all dogs found
unacompaned by an owner or keep
er, in said city limits and not hav-
ing license tag upon It's collar, and
after posting notice in three Conspic
uous places in said cry giving a d =
sctjption Of SAID dog, no ) ing the
Owrtr thereof, SAID 0"1,nr 10 appear
| and paw The i'm uundirg fee, vhich
Is hereby fixed DIT one dollar and
twenty-five cents for each day said
dog remains in SAID pound; within
five days from the date Of said no
tees, if said owner, keeper or har-
borcr fails to appear, then said mar
shall shall report in writing to the
police judge Of said city the facts,
giving the name of the owner if
known and description of the dog
SO impounded, said statement to be
sworn to by said marshal; where
upon the Police Judge shall issue
summons against the owner if
known, to appear for trial, within
three days, and if the owner IS un-
known then said judge shall post
notices at the City Hall and the
Court House door notifying said I'M
known to appear within five days
and show cause why said dog sd ould
pot be sold or killed; and upon trial
Of said case said judge upon finding
said ordinance has been violated
may order SAID dog sold for the
amount Of license, fine and costs,
including lmpounding fees, and if
no bidder appears, then that the
marshal kill said deg. All ordinances
in conflict herewith are hereby re-
pealed.
Introduced May 6, 1918.
Adopted July 8, 1918.
&. w. RoarH, Mayor.
Or!en l.. Roark, Clerk.
Several one room patterns of wall
paper at Roark's are offered at cut
prices.
The record., 1918-07-11

Messrs. Hugh i'ensod and Mar-
celIus WyLAe, who have leen in
Baltimore and Washington, fetufu'
ed home the latter part of the week.
The record., 1918-07-11

There was a light rain Monday,
dong considerable good, but the
cool weather is holding crops back.
The record., 1918-07-11

A hair mattress lasts a lifetime,
and gives greatest service. Get one
from Roark.
The record., 1918-07-11

Enasn The Victrola, at home and abroad
AMDNH outsells any instrument, many
TlRp times over, and comparisons will
plainly show you why. Roark will gladly
demonstrate.
The record., 1918-07-11

Buy the best value in America
piano, the Lyon & Healy, from
Roark, county distributor.
The record., 1918-07-11

Two stalls, in a stable, for rent
by day or month. Apply to Mrs.
!. G.. BOhannOn.
The record., 1918-07-11

Home grown tomatoes and com
are getting plentiful, and are being
much enjoyed.
The record., 1918-07-11

Mr.. Philip Dahl was here during
the week, calling on his friends and
the trade.