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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1918-11-15

vas born nurse. AS he locked W
his desk and gave few curt direc
lions for the next day, visions Of hot
water bottles, cold cloths with ice, l.
quiet, darkened room and q certain
specific Of which his wife knew the
secret, fOated before his eyes. Then
later hot, delicious broth, and Lii
Hans smooth, quiet voice reading the
evening papers.
Out on the street he CROPPED his way
to the curb to call n taXicab He was
surprised at the density of the fog.
He could hear people quite near walk
Ing and talking, but could see no one.
Then he discovered that no taxis
were running. OF course, nothing on
wheels would venture out in that black
destruction through which no light
could penetrate more than foot or
two.
In some remarkable way he got to n
subway station, and finally, after
few minutes, reached his own station
and street, and proceeded as before
to feel his way bllndly to his own
house.
He hung to familiar iron ratings,
followed walls and CROPPED along
hedges until at last he felt the rough
bricks of his own house. Blindly he
stumbled up the steps, turned the key
In the lock and pushed open the front
door.
hollow void suddenly seemed to
start up and fairly strike him In tho
face. Although the fog had penetrated
inside, he could still see clearly enough
to know that the hall and adjoining
rooms were empty. Carpets, hangings.
furniture and all were gone. His own
breath sounded like thunder I'm that
Vast, empty solitude, and his footsteps
like the explosion of artillery. Tie
shlvered mlserably. II dawned on him
by degrees that Lillian had meant
what she said when she asked where
to send his things. She certainly had
lost no time. Then he went to his
club.
All day long Mrs Bnrdsley had tried
to keep up the white fires of her in
dignatlOn, but failed mIserably as the
afternoon wore on. She had present.
ment that Thomas would come home
with ono Of his headaches Two serv-
tngs on rnbbit always did 1t. Poor
mani Away off working his head off
In an old stuffy Office on such day
with headache. When she Ind
headache she could Ito down It was
true, all he said. He did have 1t harder
than she did. She would take his nd
vice, give Katie a weeks notice to quit
and do her own work. Then she hunted
up his dressing gown and slippers,
pounded up the pillows on the sitting
room lounge, and got things ready gen
orally.
But six o'clock came, half-past,
seven o'clock. eight, then nine. At
last It dawned on Mrs. Bardsley that
Thomas had taken her at her word
and gone somewhere else.
Her Indignation returned. Well, II he
felt that way about It, he could 60
Surely he knew her well enough not
to take her too seriously when she said
things. 1t merely served him for an
excuse.
A week passed. One evening Mr..
Bardsley could not resist longing to
see the old place where he had been so
happy. II wns a soft, stnrllt evening
late In May, and sort of helmweh
grlpped him. There had been no word
from Lillian in all those weary days,
md, not desiring a public scandal. he
had made no efforts 10 locate her.
Ali There was light In the win
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1918-11-15
Many Feeble-Mlnded

A complete census OF the feeble
minded In the United States has never
been taken, but II IL estimated that
there Is one feeble-minded person to
every $50 Of the population, or ap-
proxlmntely 100000 In all, according to
the secretary Of one OF the New York
mental hygiene organizations. About
1900 men have been rejected from
the new national army on account Of
nervous and mental disorders; and
one-thlrd Of these were rejected on
account OF feeble.mindedness
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1918-11-15
Surely Has "Done His Bit"

II think this man Is doing his bit"
writes an army correspondent who
sends the following dispatch to the
Army and Navy Journal:
George Borden, negro. Of Colds
bOrO, N. g.. has furnished>sons to the
war In the sum Of nearly two squads.
He Is the father Of 80 children, 27 OF
them living and II Of them In the Unit
ed States army either In this country
or In France.
"He has been married three times
and on four occasions has been the
father Of bankruptcies"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1918-11-15

Experimental work that will have
m important hearing on the problem
Of feeding troops across the sen Will
be undertaken by the new department
of vital economies Of the University of
Rochester New York, working In CO.
operation with the Mechanics institute.
This work viii involve study Of the
best processes for drying vegetables.
which have been an important part Of
the army ratlons, especially In places
where supplies Of fresh vegetables are
unavailable.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1918-11-15
FOR AAIH.

One double house. five rooms in each
house town water and sewage located in
Rockville, Md
Two houses near and adjoining said
town. one OF six rooms, newly built, one
acre OF land splendid water, shade and
iruit; ana one four-room house, FIVE
eiehths Of an acre Of land
lhese properties are near churches
school, steam and electric roads and well
located. Good investments.
Apply to
B0UIC & BOUTC. Attorneys,
For estate of Samuel English, deceased.
jan 4-tf
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1918-11-15
NOTICE

Office Board County Commissioners,
Rockville. Md. June 27, 1916.
Ordered this day by the Board Of County
Commissioners that the New Cut Road,
leading from the Brookeville pike, near
Forest Glen, to the Colesville pike, near
Four Corners. be closed to public travel
until further notice. The object Of closing
this road is to repair bridges on same, and
all persons are hereby warned that they
travel this road at their own risk.
JOHN X. LEWIS, Pres't.
BERRY z. CLARK, Clerk.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1918-11-15
NOTICE.

Office Board County Commissioners,
Rockville, Md, Sept. q, 1916.
Ordered this day that the Muncaster Mill
Road, from the State Road at Norbeck to the
improved road near Grffith's gate. be closed
to public travel until further notice. The
object Of closing this road is to reconstruct
same, and all persons are hereby warned
that they travel said road at their own
risk
JOHN R. LEWIS. Pres't
BERRY E. CLARK, Clerk.
sep 29-tf
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1918-11-15
FOR SALE

have for sale Lot No. II, Section No. 2,
containing $3.50 square feet ION Darnes-
town road, just outside Of Rockville), and
Lot 8, in Section 8. containing 10000 50.
IT,. In West End Park. Just west Of Rock
vile, Md. Offers are wanted for these lots.
J. ABBY HENDERSON,
aug 24-lm Rockville. Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1918-11-15
READY FOR DELIVERY

Fruit trees, berry plants California privet
and other hedging plants. roses and other
nursery stock.
Quality the very best and prices right.
Before you place your order, write to
ROCK CREEK NURSERY,
Rockville, Md.
RI D. No. 3.
oct 20-tf
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1918-11-15
Verbal.

at was n quiet Fourth"
Decidedly"
81 don't think heard a single explo-
sion all day"
~ heard one"
"Cannon crackerT
mo. passed n motorist who had
just had breakdown. He was ad.
dressing n few remarks to his carr
Birmingham Age-Herald.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1918-11-15
FARM FOR SALE

Containing 1877 acres. improved by new
dwelling and barn and other outbuildings;
about 3 miles from Germantown Station
In Montgomery county, Md, and about the
same distance from Gaithersburg; one
half mile from pike. Apply TO
BOWIE F. WATERS, Attorney.
June Aid Rockville, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1918-11-15

Plenty of Lumber Here!
BY Fair and Square Dealing with the Govern
ment this Old Reliable Lumber Firm has been
able through Government Regulations to re-stOck
its large lumber yards and sheds with complete
supplies of Lumber. MillWOrk, Shingles Laths,
Wall Boards and ROOfngs.
NEW CARLOADS FLORIDA CYPRESS
SHINGLES.
These shingles will cost you 5000 per square,
sufficient to 100 square feet either inches
or inches wide.
No. 2 Flooring same old price, $3.50
100 square feet.
Clear Flooring, SIS and $3.50 100 square feet.
PRANK LXRREY s. CO..
Lumber and Mill Work,
9th st. & n Y. Ave,
W'NsIhiHsgtOas, I'D. G.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1918-11-15
Hash.

War hns not changed the American
darkey. A dusky cook Of an American
regiment now In France was being
quizzed by an officer about the cleanli.
ness Of that free-for-all army product
known as hash.
"How do you make your hashT" duti.
fully inquired the officer.
ave don't make II. boss" was the
answer. ut Just accumulates."
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1918-11-15

M $4,000 In sums
Of $500 and upward on real estate in
Montgomery county.
PRESTON B. RAY,
Washington Loan and Trust Building.
ian 1877 Washington, d. c.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1918-11-15
For Sale or Rent

For sale or rent. cheap. house and store
and is acres Of land, situated four miles
from Poolesville and three miles from
Seneca, Montgomery county, Md. good
business stand. Apply TO
H. KOHLH0SS.
apr 6-2m Poolesvllle' Mo
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1918-11-15
A Valuable Farm For Sale

Farm of 1922 acres, about 8 miles from
Germantown Station, in Montgomery coun-
ty, Maryland, improved by good, ten-room
frame dwelling house and fair outbuild-
ings, in good state Of cultivation. Prac-
tically all Of the land is tillable. Apply to
BOWIE F. WATERS,
nov 14-tf Rockville. Md.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-09-05
BELINCTON SCHOOLS WILL OPEN
MONDAY MORNING SEPTEMBER 9.
LANDS ON SwORDFISH
WHEN BOAT OyERTURNS

BOSTON, Aug. 31.--Hans johnson,
member of the crew Of the fishing
chooner Mercedes, which arrived
with large fare of swordfish, re-
lated how he had narrow escape
from being nearly jabbed to death by
monster swordfish.
While fishing off the Georges Banks,
a swordfish | weighing about 500
pounds had been harpooned from the
schooner. Johnson put off in dory,
waiting for chance to kill the fish
The giant charged the boat with
his three-foot snout. In trying to
avoid the monster, johnson swerved
his dory sideways, with the result
that it overturned, pitching johnson
on top OF the fish.
For the next i've minutes Johnson
had a bad time Of it, trying to avoid
the lunges the fish made for him with
his sword. He managed, however, to
jab the fish in vital place, and then
righting the boat, bailed it out.
His shipmates came to his aid and
assisted him to the ship.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-09-05
WESLEYAN COLLEGE
OPENS NEXT WEDNESDAY

BUCKHANNON, Sept 2.-Next
Wednesday, Sept. II, West Virginia
Wesleyan College win open its fall
term, and the outlook now is for a
splendid enrolment. Woman's Hall
is already filled and number OF
the co-eds have secured room out in
town. President Fleming is very
well pleased over the outlook, for, in
spite of the war, it looks as though
the enrolment will be larger than
that of last year. The boys of the
state are pleased with the idea Of
military training, and number of new
students will be here ON that account.
The government furnishes clothing
for the military students, and cloth
!, ing is quite an item these days.
Wesleyan will have football team
this fall. The coach is N. C. Bowen
who played four years with the Car
isle Indians and two years at Low
renee University. Six of last years
first team are in line again, and sew
eral good high school athletes have
announced that they win be here.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-09-05
HORSE MEAT FOR SEATTLE

PORTLAND, Ore, Aug 26--Horse
meat now is being sold for, food in
Seattle, Washington. Since July 20,
horse meat has been on sale at stalls
in the Westlake Public Market. No
other meat is allowed to be sold in
these stalls. The Chief Dairy and
Food Inspector advises the Bureau
of Markets that the first shipment of
horses for this purpose consisted of
forty range animals that came from
the Yakima district. During the first
two weeks of the operation of the
market, eight carcasses were disposed
Of. All horses are given the Mallein
test before being slaughtered, and al
SO a very careful post-mortem in
pection by the City Meat Inspector.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-09-05

KANSAS CITY, Aug. 31.-Preach-
ing two sermons every Sunday, Elmer
B. jerks, at the age of s, is drawing
large audience at his home in QUEEN
enmo. Kan The lad reads his own
texts and discusses them earnestly
and in a more learned manner than
could most grown persons.
The boy preacher is in the third
grade in school and has been reading
since he was 8 years old. His parents
scoff at fears that his mind is being
overloaded during his childhood days
and point to the fact that he plays
and romps with other children dur
ing play hours in as natural a way
as any child.
Some time ago the child appeared
to have unusual interest in the Bible
and DR.. and Mrs. E. E. jerks, his
parents. encouraged him in his desire
to prepare for the ministry.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-09-05
FOOD RULINGS

We now have for distribution to the
dealers in GROCERIES in this State H.
100000 pounds of soft, or brown sug-
ar Wholesale houses are ordered
to make such distribution at once to
their respective customers. This sug
ar is distributed without certificates,
and win not affect your quota of
graduated sugar. No dealer will be
allowed more than 800 pounds of this
sugar, and must be ordered prior to
September 9TH, and a sworn state
ment Of sales viii be made Sept. 9th,
and amount still on hand, if any.
This sugar must be sold under the
same rules and regulations as granu-
lated sugar.
We are informed that the rulings
on flour will be lifted in very short
time, that only one-fifth of substi-
tutes will be required, and no limit
to the farmer. However, this ruling
has not as yet been sent me, and we
cannot make it until it is so ordered.
We shall be very glad to make the
announcement when it comes.
Millers can now grind rye for feed
ing purposes, if the farmer is compell-
ed to use it, or rye that is not fit for
-four. or rye that has been mixed
with other grain in any way unavoid-
ably; but statements to his effect must
be made to the miller and signed. All
millers are supplied with such forms.
Very respectfully,
Il. A. HUNT,
County Food Administrator.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-09-05
THE FOURTH LIBERTY LOAN

WASHINGTON, Aug. %. The
campaign for the Fourth Liberty
Loan begins September % and closes
October 10. While the amount has
not yet been announced, it is general
ly conceded it will be for larger
amount than any Of the preceding
loans. The American people, there
fore, are called upon to raise a larger
sum Of money in shorter length Of
time than ever before.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-09-05

The Religious Rally at Dartmoor
was a great success. One hundred
and forty in the line Of march from
the church at Dartmoor to Junior,
where the Rev. James Champ of Bel
ington gave a short talk. After their
meeting at Junior the crowd returned
to Dartmoor, where a fine old time
meeting was held. Several souls
were saved at this meeting and many
were made happy.
There will be preaching at the
church at Dartmoor Sept Is, at 3
P. NJ by the Rev. James Champ,
Evenglist
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-09-05
MRS. SARAH ELLEN HOWELL

Mrs. Sarah ELAN Howell who died
at her home in Elkins September LIST,
was buried Tuesday evening at the
Chenoweth Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Mr..
R. Howell, and six children, Mrs.
Chas Renter, Pittsburgh, Pa, Mrs.
Frank Shubert, Elkins, Mrs. j. w.
Simpson, Elkins, Mrs. Delbert Price,
Belington, Grover Jones, Elkins, and
Fred Jones, Grafton. She was so
years Of age February IA, 1918.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-09-05
is YOUR SUBSCRIPTION PArD7

It is presumed that you do not
wish to miss a copy Of The Progress
sive, 50 we are asking that all back
subscribers, let as have their sub
scriptions at once. Recent rulings Of
the War Board win make it necessary
that we cut off delinquents.
Do not neglect to get your sub
scription paid as far in advance as
you wish. 1t might become necessary
to raise the price Of the paper, 50 all
those who have paid ahead, will be
protectedagainst any advanced prices.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-09-05
BooTLEGGERs PULLED

Last Friday morning Frank Hollen
and Matt Shomo were taken unto
custoday by the state officers, as hav-
ing in their possession several gal-
Ions Of intoxicants in kegs and bot
ties.
Deputy Sheriff E. A. Barte took
Hollen in his car to Philippi jail, while
constable Ramsey took Shono the
next day.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-09-05

y LONDON, Sept. 3.-The Germans
are retreating precipitatedly on a
fifty-milei front.
From the Lys to the Somme, the
British are close to the enemy. 1t
is possible the army Of Won Boehm
will be overwhelmed.
The German General Staff is aband-
oning everything to save its troops
The most critical situation for the
enemy is on the twenty-five mile front
between the Scarpe and Peronne.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-09-05
A PROCLAMATION
By the Governor

WHEREAS, SECIlON D OF the Act
of Congress approved May is, 1917,
as amended by the Act Of Congress
approved August 81, 1918, provides
that all male persons between the
ages of eighteen and forty-five, both
inclusive, shall be subjectSto registra-
ton in accordance with regulations
to be prescribed by the President, and,
WHEREAS, the President of the
United Staes has prescribed regula-
tions in accordance Herewith by vir-
tue of which all male persons who
shall have attained their eighteenth
birthday and shall not have attained
their forty-sixth birthday under
terms of the Act approved May IL,
1917 and such other persons as are
in the military or naval Of the United
States, and,
WHEREAS, the President of the
United States by proclamation has
set apart the 18th Of September, 1918,
as the day Of registration of all per-
sons hereinbefore referred to and has
directed the Governors of all states
to supervise the execution of regis
tration in their respective states,
THEREFORE,, /, John j. Cornwell,
Governor of the State of West Vir-
ginia, do hereby proclaim the said
18th day of September, 1913, as re-
gistration day and declare the same
to be legal holiday within the State
Of West Virginia and direct that all
male persons who have attained their
eighteenth birthday and have not att
tanned their forty-sixth birthday,
within said State, to repair to their
respective voting places and there to
register as required by the Act Of
Congress and the regulations by the
President of the United States in ac-
cordance Herewith.
Each Local Board appoint Regis
trar or Registrars for each registra-
ton place within its Jurisdiction. The
i Mayors of the several cities and
towns within the state and the County
! Clerks of their respective counties
are required to have posted q list OF
the places of registration as requir-
ed by the Presidents regulations and
shall forward to the proper local
board registration cards transmitted
to them by absentees. Prosecuting
4 Attorneys and City Attorneys are re-
quired to cooperate with members
of the Local Advisory Boards, aid
/ ing and advising in all matters toch-
ing the registration and the news
papers of the state are required to
give publicity touching this matter,
as provided in Paragraph 15 OF the
regulations. All police officers, sher-
lifts and constables, and election Of
ficers are required to render what
ever assistance may be necessary in
preserving order; and bringing about
"a complete registration. The Ward
en- Of the Penitentiary and the Jailers
in the several counties are required
to register the male inmates OF their
institutions, subject to registration.
All other persons and private citizens
are expected to offer such service
and material as they can afford in
this patriotic duty.
tSEALl
In witness whereof have hereun-
z to set my hand and caused the Great
Seal of the State to be affixed.
Done at the Capitol of the City OF
Charleston this the 31st day of Aug
ust in the year of our Lord one thous-
and nine hundred and eighteen and II
the fifty-sixth year of the State.
JOHN j. CORNWELL,
Governor
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-09-05
All Parents Are Urged to See That
Their Children Attend School
Regularly

The Public Schools of Belington
viii open Monday morning Septem-
Der o. at nine o'clock.
We hope that the parents OF the
children of Belington will see to y
that their children attend school reg
ularly the coming year; those VINO
know anything Of the value OF ed
ucation do not need to be reminded
Of this. Some parents, unfortunate
" stand in the way of the highest
development Of their children, by
keeping them out at will to do some
work which could be done just as
well after school hours in the even.
mo or before school in the morning
Every parent in Belington owes II
to his child to see to it that ne at
tends school five days. in the week
during the entire term.
We hope to make the schools better
and more efficient this year than ever
before. but to do this we must have
the cooperation of all those interest
cd Mr.. Koontz will act as Principal
of the graded school, and we are sure
that he will throw all his energies
and experience into the work to make
Il 4 success. There will also be some
other changes in the corps of teach
ers and we know that each teacher
viii be alive, up to date, and strive
10 give the boys and girls her very
best. The lazy teacher, or the one
who is afraid to do more than she is
paid for, will not be found this year
in the Belington schools.
IF the school does not go just ex-
actly right according to the wondrous
gxumblern we want him to complain
wisdom and knowledge of the "chonls
to the proper authority to have mat
tiers righted and to impart to US
some of his great wisdom; we are al
ways willing and anxious to learn.
AS intimated in these columns some
weeks ago. full course in Commerl-
.cial work will be given in the High
School this year, with Miss Keim, Of
Elkins. for instructor. This course
will be open to any one who desires
Commercial work whether he or sh'
be qualified to enter High school o.
not. There are many calls nowadays
for bookkeepers, typewriters, AM
stenographers, and that is the reason
why we are anxious that every on
avail himself of this opportunity. Th'
cost will be very small; whereas, j
one had to attend business colleg
it would run up inc the hundreds 0
dollars a year.
We want to call the attention OF tn
Public to the fact that the chief exc
cutive of our land, President Wilson
is most urgent in his appeals that tn
boys and girls be kept in school il
order that they may be prepared TO
the great reconstruction period afte
the war.
Read his letter to the Secretar
after Interior in the subject.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-09-05
BY the Governor:
Houston G. Young, Secretary Of State

CHICAGO, Aug. 31.-After fifty
six years Of services, Mrs. Clara H.
Mahony still thinks school teaching is
ia well paid and interesting profession
She retired a few days ago at the
age of seventy-six
mot because / didn't want to teach
any more" she explained yesterday,
"but because have always had a
horror of staying too long, and hav-
ing others feel they wanted to get
rid Of me. ] wanted to quit while
they wanted me to stay"
She smiled happily because she has
done this.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-09-05

schools ard for the maintenance of
attendance upon them, and trust that
you may have the cooperation in this
work of the American Council Of Ed
ucation
Cordially and sincerely yours,
WOODROW WILSON
Hon. Franklin K, Lane,
Secretary Of the Interior.