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The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

Messrs. Jesse Northcott and j. W.
Lyons, of Crockett Mills, who were
on visit to relatives of the former
in the Buriison neighborhood, were
visitors here Tuesday,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Beaver, Miss
Bette Briggs and Mr.. S. D. Beaver,
of Beaver, were visitors here Tues
day. This was the latter's first
visit to Covington in year,
You can get better prices for your
golden seal and ginseng at Primer &
Gillespie's than any other place in
Covington because they pay the best
prices. See them before you close
a deal.
Mrs. E. G. Reed and children left
Saturday for a visit to Jackson, Tenn.
Mr.. Reed expected to join them there
in a few days, and the family will
90 to Hadley's Bend to make their
home.
See the Crow-Elkhart car before
you buy. We have two cars at the
old price-S935 f. o. b. factory. The
new price will be 1895. The upkeep
of this wonderful car is very low.
Claud and Reid Simonton,ag agents.
18a-tf
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

Messrs. Tom Terry and B. F. Ter
ry and family and Sam Feathers, of
Somerville, and Jesse Culbreath, of
Williston, came over Friday on a
visit to relatives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Marshall, Miss
Rose Poindexter, Mr.. Clarence Poin-
dexter, Messrs. David Transou and
Bryan Marshall were visitors here
from Mason Friday.
Rev. C. E. Wauford left Tuesday
morning for Hot Springs, Ark, to
attend the Southern Baptist Conven-
ton, which convened there that night
for weeks session.
You can get better prices COR youl.
golden seal and ginseng at Primer &
Gillespie's than any other place IN
Covington, because they pay the best
prices. See them before you close
deal.
Mr., Noble Somervell arrived here
Saturday night from Chicago on a
visit to his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
R. T. Somervell, for this week. Mr..
Somewell is employed as telegrapher
for the Northwestern railroad.
Mr.. John Winford came home from
Camp jackson, Columbia, S. c., Fri
day night, on a furlough, and re-
NAMED over with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. W. c. Winford, until We'd
nesday.
Go to Primer & Gillespie's at Gar
rett's old stand, and get your turnip
seds-seven top, purple strap leaf,
purple top and white globe. Now is
the time to plant for early produc-
tons.
Rev. R. L. Breland, of Philadelphia,
Miss, came up on a visit to his son,
Clyde Breland, of this place Monday
morning, leaving Tuesday morning to
attend the Southern Baptist Conven-
ton at Hot Springs, Ark.
If you buy Singer machine you
win receive careful instruction from
a competent teacher at your home
You will get prompt attention in any
part of the world, as our offices are
everywhere. You will be dealing with
the leading machine manufacturers Of
the world, the strongest guarantee of
excellence. M. M. Gaynard, Agent,
Covington, Tenn. f8-17-tf
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

If you have country ham to sell,
see Primer & Gillespie, at CARROTS
old stand. They pay the best prices
for everything raised on the farm.
They want your business and can look
after your interest better than any
other produce firm in Covington, and
you are guaranteed fairness in ev-
cry transaction.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

Mrs. ]. w. TIGER, Mr., Leroy Hreb
Mrs. VIM. Anderson and Miss Mabel
Graves were visitors here from Ran
delphi Friday.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16
NOTICE TO THE
PUBLIC

Beginning Monday, May goth,
we will cut out our delivery
wagon and will .placeour business
on strictly cash basis. By cut
ting down expenses we will be
! enabled to sell goods in our line
cheaper. We keep large stock
to select from and feel sure of
our ability to be able to please
you in variety, quality and price.
Respectfully soliciting a eontinu-
alton of your business unGer our
new system and assuring you
that we win do our very best to
merit it, we are yours truly,
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-05-16

Go to Primer & Gillespie's at Gar
rett's old stand, and get your turnip
seds-seven top, purple strap leaf,
purple top and white globe. Now is
the time to plant for early produc-
lions.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-24

Novelty Club:
The members of the Novelty Club
were the guests of Mrs. Walter
McCloud on Saturday last.
The evening was spent in knitting
for soldiers and discussing a play
which the club will give in the early
part Of March in the High School
Building.
The hostess, assisted by Miss Mar
garet Right, served a tasteful lunch
con, the amount and quality of which
was greatly enjoyed.
Many of the members were absent
from the meeting on account of the
severe weather.
Those present were: Misses Nellie
Coffman, Sevva Wilmoth, Gail and
Zeta Teter, Jessie Farrell and Mrs.
McCloud. The guests of the after
noon were: Mrs. G. C. Right and little
daughter, Margret.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-24
Chamberlain's Tablets.

Chamberlain's Tablets are intea-
ded especially for stomach troubles,
biliousnesc and constipation, and have
met with much success in the treat
ment Of those diseases. People who
have suffred for years with stomach
trouble and have been unable to OBJ
tain any permanent relief, have been
completely cured by the use of these
tablets. Chamberlain's Tablets are
also Of great value for biliousness.
Chronic constipation may be perman-
entity cured by taking Chamberlain's
Tablets and observing the plain
printed directions with each bottle.
Sold by all dealers (adv.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-24
the MlmcToN Progressive
p PEOPLES pApERHA
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
1t 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
peor and the unfortunate.
For Belington it must always stand
with unselfish devotion, for the
achievement Of the fnestideals, 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, 1918-01-24
Stomach Trouble and Constipation.

Those who are afflicted with stomach
trouble and constipation should read
the following: Il have never found
anything so good for stomach trouble
and constipation as Chamberlain's
Tablets. l have used them off and on
now for the past two years. They
not only regulate the action Of the but
stimulate the liver and keep ones
body in healthy condition" writes
Mrs. Benjamin Hooper, Auburn, N. Y.
Sold by all dealers. (adv
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-24
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS


Rev. John Mckenzie was Philippi
visitor Saturday.
Thorn Smith was business visit
or here today.
Frank Brandon was Philippi Wis
itor last Friday.
Miss Lorena Cook was at Berry
burg Sunday visiting relatives
Gerald Allnoch, of Thomas, spent
the week ED here the gl7est of
friends.
w. P. Ramsey, of Huffman, was
in town on business today.
F. NJ. Glenn, of Parsons, was here
Tuesday on business.
Winfield Golden was here Tuesday
looking after business affairs.
Miss Hilda Parsons, of Elkins, was
here over Sunday the guest of rela-
tives.
Dorsey Hardin, of Cove Run, was
here over Sunday the guest OF
friends.
Chas. Yoak, of Kansas, is here the
guest of his mother, Mrs. Florance
Yoak.
Mr.. and Mrs. Owen Right, of Ell
kins, were here over Sunday visiting
relatives.
Delbert Wilmoth, Of Gassaway,
was here for the past week visiting
his parents.
Mrs. Carl Louther, formerly Miss
Edith jackson, of Jane Lew, is
here visiting friends.
Miss Pauline Right, who has been
visiting at Elxins for the past three
weeks, came home Saturday.
C. O. Phillips, of Philippi, was here
over Sunday the guest of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Monroe Phillips.
Gordon Right was here few days
last week the guest of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Right.
Miss Edna Jefferys was mere over
Sunday the guest of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. l.. Jefferys.
Mrs. Karl Wagner, of Buckhan
non, was here last week the guest of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. P. L.
Lovett.
Joseph Shuttlesworth, of Marion
County, was here Monday attending
the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Evelysa
Durham.
Hugh A. Thompson, of Philippi,
was here over Sunday the guest of
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. L.
Thompson.
Robert L. Fenwick, of Dayton, O.,
who sells Hygera Coffee is out with
F. E. Thompson this week for the
Morris Grocery Company.
Albert Shuttlesworth, of Munsey,
Ind, has been here for the past
month on account of the sickness and
death of his sister, Mrs. Evelyn Dun
ham.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-24

There is more Catarrh in this section
of the country than all other diseases
put together, and for years it was sup
posed TO be incurable. Doctors prescribed
local remedies, and by constantly failing
to cure with local treatment. pronounced
it incurable. Catarrh is a local disease,
greatly influenced by constitutional con-
ditions and therefore requires constitu-
tional treatment Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine. manufactured by # j. Cheney &
Co., Toledo, Ohio, is a constitutional
remedy, is taken internally and acts
thru the Blood on the, Mucous Surfaces
of the System. One Hundred Dollars re-
ward is offered for any case that Halls
Catarrh Medicine fails to cure. Send for
circulars and testimonials
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-24

In child that is subject to attacks
of Group, the first indication of the dis
ease ishoarsness. Give Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy as soon as the
child becomes hoarse and the attack
may be warded off and all danger and
anxiety avoided.
Sold by AL dealers. fzsav.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-24
THURSDAY, JANUARY oath, 1918

The wheatless, meatless, heatless days
have come,
The saddest of the year;
Lets pray there'll be no more ''less"
days,
But days of Peace appear.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-24

1t is said Col. House never changes
his opinion. Of course, House
divided against itself could not stand
Charles Schwab forgot he owed
100000 Right careless of Charles.
Hoover announces a special OBJ
lection to doughnuts, because they
soak up fat in cooking.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-24

This IS not only one Of the best and
most efficient medicine for coughs,
colds and Group, but is also pleasant
and safe to take, which is important
when medicine must be given to child
rem. Many mothers have given it
their unqualified endorsement.
Sold by all dealers. (adv.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-24


keep giving.
Russia's resolution does not know
whether it is going or coming.
In addition to being cold at this
season of the year, all Canada is now
sitting in draft"
Won Tirpitz advises the German
people to keep COOL" From all &C
counts they will-keep cool and hun
CRY for the rest of the winter
In Pleasant, n. Y, the thermo-
meter registered "a degrees below
zero last week, and in Death Valley
it was ~ in the shade
The first woman snow shoveller
in New York quit rather than be
photographed, Maybe her shovel
wasn't on right.
George Bernard Shaw qualities for
a discussion Of the Irish question by
describing himself as privileged
lunatic.1 A happy thought George.
Maybe Uncle Sam adopted the
three-cent stamp just to show his
nephews how money piles up when
accumulated in small denominations.
Talk about mean disposition;
Listen to this A Chicago mans
divorced wife sent him a photograph,
showing him in the Prince Albert coat
three quart hat and foolish smile he
wore, at his marriage with her.
Bring US a strong peace, shouted
the Berliners to Won buchanan as
he started for the front to negotiate
with the BolshevikL
President Wilson has sent his cast
off clothes to Belgium but it is I'M
derstood that his shoes are to go, in
1920 to some poor but deserving
American statesman.
If the government is to forbid the
manufacture of left handed plows, we
tremble for the left handed screw
drivers, monkey wrench and auger!
And what about left handed waste
basket?
Not content with putting fires be-
hind the bars, the fuel conservers
now want to take the open freplaces
away altogether. 1t will be difficult
to be grateful OH grateless day.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-24

WANTED FOR CASH X
VIII pay highest Cash prices
for Hides, and all kinds of Furs,
Rubber and Metals of all kinds.
BELINGTON JUNK CO.
M. D. Gamer, Prop.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-24

Entered as second-class matter
June Is, 1912, at the Post Office at
Belington, W. Va, under the Act Of
March 3, 1879.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-24
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
To the Creditors of Virginia
Phares, Deceased:

OI1N VI OI
Phares, Deceased: !
You will take notice that T.
have appointed the 26th day of
January, 1918, at my Office in,
the city of Philippi, Barbour
County, West Virginia, for re-
ceiving proof of debts against
the estate Of the Virginia P hares,
deceased, at which time and
place you are required to attend.
Given under my hand this
18th day of December 1917.
FL. J. WILCOX,
4t-aav. Com'r. of Acc is.
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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-24

Famous Sons of Large Families.
Sir Walter Scott was seventh
son. John Wesley, was one of nine
teen children Alfred Tennyson was
the third Of seven sons.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-24

F. E. THOMPSON, Consulting Editor
MISS CAROL THOMPSON, Assistant
Editor
r. L. THOMPSON Foreman
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-24
ELECTRIC SPARKS

A good way to keep cheerful is to
keep giving.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-24

Not content with putting fires be-
hind the bars, the fuel conservers
now want to take the open freplaces
away altogether. 1t will be difficult
to be grateful OH grateless day.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-24

The woman that saves up her
house hold worries an dher bodily
pains and aches to entertain her hus-
band with on his return home, drives
sure nail in the coffin Of conjugal
happiness.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-24

Russia's resolution does not know
whether it is going or coming.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-24

If the government is to forbid the
manufacture of left handed plows, we
tremble for the left handed screw
drivers, monkey wrench and auger!
And what about left handed waste
basket?
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-24

In Pleasant, N. Y, the thermo-
meter registered "a degrees below
zero last week, and in Death Valley
it was ~ in the shade.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-24

In addition to being cold at this
season of the year, all Canada is now
sitting in draft"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-24

Won Tirpitz advises the German
people to keep COOL" From all ac-
counts they will-keep cool and hun
cry for the rest of the winter.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-24

Don't be a grumbler. Some people
contrive to get hold Of the prickly
ide Of everything; to turn up against
the sharp corners, and find out all
The disagreeable things. Half the
strength spent in growing would
often set things right.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-11
DOMESTIC lNFEL|C|TY
RESULTS IN ARREST
0FUNL0V|NGc0UPLE
William Dugan And Wife
Taken Into Custody By
Sheriff

Domestic infelicity in the home of
William and Myrtle Dugan of South
Venom caused the arrest of the hus-
band and wife by Sheriff Mossholder
Saturday. According to the sheriff.
when he arrived on the scene, the
lord and master of the house was
bathing badly battered visage in a
basin Of water, while the sharer of his
joys aud sorrows was pursuing a pol
icy of watchful waiting and armed
neutrality with piece of a clothes
prop as her principal means Of de
fense."
Both husband and wife were taken
to the county Jail and later were ar
raigned before Mayor Bair on the
charge OF fighting, and the hearing
was set for 10 o'clock Tuesday morn.
ing. Mayor Bair fixed their bond at
800 and William "anted" but left his
wife as q guest of Sheriff Mossholder
for lack Of the amount of bond.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-11
L,PASSHALFWAY
MARK BEFORE DRIVE
BEGINS, IS OPINION
w. S. Comm. Looks For Ov.
''' erwhelming Results In
. Political Campaign

II a considerable part of Mt Yer.
mons quota in the bipartisan War
Savings campaign is not pledged be-
fore the drive begins Wednesday,
members of the committee will be
surprised.
Very little effort has been made so
far to secure pledges, but already
both s. G. Dowds and William Ban.
ming have received assurance from a
number of men that they will put
themselves down for round amounts
OF stamps.
Who these men are will doubtless
be made known at the meeting at the
Chamber of Commerce tonight In
addition, it is expected that the COM
.mittee will announce the details Of
the campaign In Mt. Vernon. AS there
are only 2,44O voters in Mt Vernon,
and as 1t Is expected that fully so men
will volunteer their services, it is
felt that the ground can be covered in
two days at most, or possibly in q
day.
Further 1t is not expected that any
difficulty will be experienced In pas.
sing the quota of $4,000 assigned to
the city. An average of $4,000 of
stamps has been sold every month,
since January !. The quota, there
fore. represents only about one month
regular sales, while the pledges cover
purchases for the next five months
or until November ].
The meeting Monday will begin at
1880.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-11
HOUSEHOLDER TOKEEP
GOVT. INTERPRETERS
UNDER SURVEILLANCE

Sheriff Mossholder received a let
ter Monday from the office of the bu-
reau of military intelligence in New
York, asking him TO enlist his SER
vices in cooperation with the military
authorities In keeping under surveil-
lance all alien enemies, anarchists
and |. w. w.
Sheriff Mossholder said Monday
that he had been doing all of these
things anyway and is perfectly willing
to keep 1t up and will so inform the
military Office.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-11
BROWN MAY RECOVER
Physician Says Aged Man,
Injured By Auto, Has A
Chance For Life

The condition of Major William
Brown, aged resident of North Mul.
berry street, who was struck by an
automobile at the intersection of High
and Mulberry streets about noon Sat.
urday. was reported to be quite SER
ious Monday although the attending
physician said that there is now a
chance for his recovery.
Major Brown still remains in an ,un-
conscious condition and the greater
part of the time is being kept under
the influence of drugs owing to ten
dency to delirium. Other than concus.
sion of the brain, the physician is un.
able to find any sign of injury re-
ceived in the accident.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-11
PYTH|ANSHONOR
DEAD BROTHERS
Hold Memorial Services AT
Cemetery And Home
REV. FREEMAN SPEAKER
Knights Perform Ritualistic
Ceremony AT Grave OF
Robert Blythe

Commencing with memorial ad-
dress by Rev. NJ s. Freeman, pastor
of the Congregational church, In Cas-
tie hall in West Gambler street at 3
o'clock Sunday afternoon, followed by
the marching of members of the lodge
to Mound View cemetery where the
graves Of the 66 members who have
died were decorated with flowers, and
ritualistic services were held over the
grave of Robert Blythe, the last one
to die, the memorial services of the
local lodge of the Knights of Pythias
were carried out.
The address by Rev. Freeman con-
sisted of tribute to the work of fra
ternal organizations, their purity of
purpose and their loyalty to the aims
and purposes of their brotherhood. In
addition. Rev, Freeman spoke of the
valuable work of the order in caring
for the orphans and relatives of men,
bers of their order when in need.
In this connection, Rev. Freeman
spoke of the tremendous respojnsi
bility that lies with the fraternal or
ganizations in the reconstruction
work that must come when the war
ends.
The lodge has lost only three mem
bers during the last year. They are
A. j. Berry, Clark Brown and Robert
Blythe.
The address was of an intensely pa
triotic nature and Rev. Freeman spoke
volved in bringing the war to sue.
cessful conclusion and the readjust-
ing of the business and economic re-
lations of the nations and the individ.
uals after its close.
Following the address at Castle hall
the members of the order marched in
a body to the cemetery, bearing large
floral emblems and bouquets. which
were placed on the graves and then
the X. of =. ritualistic ceremony was
held at the grave of Robert Blythe.
The marchers then returned to Cas-
tie hall for the remainder of their
memorial program. The memorial
services for the Second Battalion of
the First Regiment, U. r. X. Of P,
will be held in GAINESVILLE Sunday,
June 1G. The FredericktOwn, Mt.
Vernon and Newark lodges are part
of thic orpanizatiOn
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-11
REMINDER OF TEUTON
BOMBARDMENT GIVEN
KENYON BY PRESIDENT

President w. +. Peirce of Kenyon
college, who returned to Gambler Sat-
urday from "oyer there, brought with
him a railroad sign OF Verdun. Al
though the whole station was com.
pletely demolished, the sign remained
intact with the exception that part OF
the "u" is missing in Verdun. To Sc
cure this sign, DR.. Peirce became very
friendly with the station agent AS
the station agent expressed fond.
ness for American cigarettes, DR..
Peirce saw to it that he was plenti.
fully supplied. DR.. Peirce was then
made a present OF the sign by the
agent, President Peirce has given
the sign to the Kenyon college assem-.
bly, and 1t is expected that 1t will be
hung in the Alumni library beside q
rotogravure of the Kenyon ambu'
lance.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-11
CONTRIBUTING TO
DELINQUENCY OF
GIRL IS CHARGED

Deputy Sheriff Coil of Paulding
county was here Friday and Satur-
day, returning to Pauling with Earl
Doyl, whom he placed under arrest at
a farm near .Johnson's Corners. Doyle
was wanted in Paulding county to an
swer to charge of contributing to
the delinquency OF Gladys HOrner, a
15.year-old girl who was recently re-
turned to Paulding when found living
near Fredericktown.