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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-14
NEW BANK AT JUNIOR

The Merchants & Miners Bank, at
Junior, opened up Monday, March 4th,
with 40 checking accounts and good
deposits. The new bank is located in
a very convenient place in the town.
G.. w. Shomo is President; A. w.
Window, and A. X. Perry, Vice resi-
dents, and Homer H. Andrews, Cash
Ter; there are two other directors, H.
D. Cox and DR.. r. E. Davis. MI,
Shomo is connected with the Gage
Coal & Coke Co., Mr.. Window is in
the drug business, Mr.. Perry is con-
nected with the Forestry Department
of the Government, Mr. Andrews
comes from Parkersburg, where he
was manager of the Imperial Ice Cream
Company at that place; he has been
a bank official for fifteen years, serv-
ing as assistant cashier of the Bank
of Kingwood, Cashier of the Bank of
Masontown, and Cashier of the
Clymer National Bank of Clymer, Pa
Mr.. Cox is a mine foreman, and DR.
Davis is physician. All the men, ex-
cept Mr.. Andrews, have been living
in Junior for number of years.
1t was rumored some months ago
that bank was being organized at
Junior, but not until recently did the
officers make public the opening.
Junior is thriving mining town,
and without doubt a good place for
a bank.
The new bank is capitalized at
$25, 700.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-14
REVENUE OFFICERS HAVE
BEEN IN CONFERENCE

PARKERSBURG, w. Va, March 6.
The income tax and Internal Reve-
nue. officers who, for the past week,
have been here in conference onthe
excess profits taw, departed for their
homes today. This ends the second
conference that has been called by
Collector S. A. Hays to educate the
men for the work of assisting the tax
payers of hte State to make out their
various returns under thafederal laws
The first meeting was held in Dec
ember, when the income tax law
proper was studied
A third conference is planned for
some time in May. AT this gather
ing tn emen will be educated for a
drive on delinquents." This will re-
suit in the most serious effort the
Collectors force in this State has
ever made to catch those who through
ignorance, neglect, or criminal in
tention have failed to file proper re-
turns and pay the federal taxes due.
The penalties for non-payment will
be heavier as the cause of failure
grows more serious--ignorance, neg
lect criminally. The "drive" will be-
gin the first day of July.
In speaking of this conference in
May, Collector S. A. Hays said:
Notification that the meeting is to
be held and the purpose for which it
this early in order that the taxpayer
81 to be held, is being disseminated
may have every opportunity to comply
with the requirements of the law.
Also excuses will be reduced"
"The taxpayer will make great
mistake" continued the Collector,
"if he neglects this matter now"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-14
THE FOOD RULINGS

Many would like to know the salary
of the County Food Administrator
In answer we will say we have been
serving our country free of charge
and meeting our own expenses thus
far. In this day when men are Civ
ing their lives, it should not be difficult
to find people to give their time.
The food rulings are made in Wash
ington, and Wheeling, and sent out
to country officers. We hav enothing
to do with the rulings, but would adj
wise all to observe them.
We have not met anyone who did not
want to fall in line, but reports have
come to us few merchants and a
few consumers who are violating the
law.
Such vioations are unnecessary
and why should one subject himself
to a fine of $4,000, and Imprisonment?
Where evidence is furnished we will
be compelled to report.
The latest rulings follow; until
April 18th restrictions against eating
mutton and lamb are removed.
On the account of difficulties in Sc
curing wheat flour substitutes pota-
toes may be used in the ratio of four
pounds of potatoes to one pound of
flour, but provision does not extend
to farmers who have potatoes on
hand. This is an emergency measure
only and may be withdrawn at any
time.
Rye flour and meal will be consid-
cred substitutes for wheat flour for
bakers only until March 81. By this
ruling merchants can no longer sell
meal as substitute for wheat flour
other substitutes must be sold if
-four is bought. Rye never was on
$3.50 basis.
All millers must have a license, no
matter how small the mill. For Ii
cense apply to the License Division,
Feed Administration, Washington, d.
c. The penalty for running without
a license is severe"
There are two inspectors in this
territory looking up mills that are
running without license, or are
violating tn claw.
Any hotel, restaurant, brother place
using more than three barrels of flour
per month is required to take out
license from the Washington office.
Any violation of the wheatless or
meatless days, or of the baking rules
subjects them to a revocation of Ii
cense and other penalties.
All grocers and merchants who
handle food should be organized, so
that uniform compliance of rules may
be observed.
Respectfully submitted,
<. A. HUNT,
County Food Administrator
Philippi, w. Va, March IL, 1918.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-14
WILSON SENDS A MESSAGE
OF SYMPATHY TO RUSSIANS

WASHINGTON, March lion the
eve of the gathering at Moscow OF
tie Russian Congress of Soviets, which
is to pass judgement on the German
made peace accepted by the Bolshevlki
at Best-Litovsk, President Wilson has
sent message Of sympathy to the
Russian people through the congress
with pledge that the United States
will avail itself of every opportunity
to aid them in driving out autocrcay
and restoring Russia to her place IN
tn eworld with complete sovereignty
and independence.
The United States now recognize
no government in Russia, but the
PRECEDENT cabled his message to the
American consul at Moscow for de-
livery tomorrow othe congress, which
is made up of Soldiers, and Work
mems representatives and speaks for
at least a considerable part of the
Russian people. The message made
public tonight by the state depart
ment, was as follows:
9'May I not take advantage of the
meeting of the Congress of the Sow
ietsto express the sincere sympathy
which the people of the United States
feel for the Russian people at this
moment when the German power has
been thrust to interrupt and turn back
the whole struggle for freedom and
the purpose of the people OF Russia.
Although the government Of the Uni
ed States is unhappily, mot within
position to render the direct and eff
fective aid would wish to render, l
beg to assure the people of Russia
through the congress, that it will
avail itself of every opportunity to
secure for Russia once more complete
sovereignty and independence in her
ownaffairs and full restoration to her
great role in the life Of Europe and
the modern world. The whole heart
of the people of Russia in the attempt
to free themselves forever from auto
cratic government and become the
masters of their own life.
tSigned)
:. 49, 49,
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-14
PARKERsBURG, March 12.

PARKERSBURG, March 12.-In
summing up work accomplished in
administering the federal income tax
law in this State, Hon. S. A. Hays,
Collector of Internal Revenue, today
called attention to the probable neg
lect by many Of returns of informa-
ton.
"The taxpayer has not fulfilled his
entire duty, said Mr.. Hays, when
he has filed his own income tax re-
turn; he must also furnish certain re-
quired information to be used in Sc
curing returns from others. There is
penalty of not less than $40 and not
more than $1,000 attaching to failure
to observe this provision of the law"
The Collector referred to Section
% of the amended Act of Sept. 8,
1916, which requires that everyone,
persons, partnerships, associations or
corporations, shall give information
concerning all payments within the
taxable year of $500 or more, in the
form interest, rent, salaries, wages,
premiums, annuities, compensation,
remuneration, emoluments, or other
fixed or determinable gains, profits
and income"
"Any person who makes payment
last year of $500 or more" suggested
Mr.. Hayes, SHOULD have talk with
a Revenue man Immediately, or write
to this office for Forms 1899 to the
number of such payments"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-14

ELKINS, w. Va, March, H.
Meager news has reached here Of a
fire at Cass in the Pocahontas Supply
Company's store building, and the
stock is said to be total loss. The
Post Office, Drug Store and general
stock was also lost.
The stock carried would entrail a
loss of about 500, 900, partially COW
cred by insurance. The large ware
house near the store was saved after
heroic effort.
The word received here indicates
that the fire originated in the second
story of the building used for the
storage of clothing and furniture and
surplus stock for the store.
This is the second fire of like ma
ture in this section the Warn Lum-
Der Company's store having been
burned about month ago.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-14
THE CITY ELECTION

Last week the City Election went
off quietly and as there was only one
ticket in the field not large vote was
polled as is usually the case in cleo
tions in Belington.
j. A. Viquesney was elected Mayor;
w. w. Thomas, Recorder, to succeed
themselves, while L. J. Wilson Onward
one, Chas. w. Williamson of Ward 2,
w. S. Grimes of Ward three and Lloyd
Ballah of Ward four, were elected
councilmen. The new members will
resume their duties April LIST.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-14
WASHINGTON. March 1o.--Upo

WASHINGTON, March 10.--Upon
hearing of Secretary Bakers safe ar
rival in France through the Associat-
ed Press dispatch from Paris, tn ewar
department tonight announced that the
secrstary's visit is purely military
and not diplomatic. and is for pur-
poses Of inspection and personal con-
ferences with military officials. Mr..
Baker is accompanied by Major Gen
eral William M. Black, chief Of engin-
GERS; Lieutenant Colonel L. M. Brett,
and Ralph Hayes, his private Sec
rotary.
No official report on the secretary's
arrival has been received.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-14

A similar phenomenon was noticed
last Thursday night over practically
the entire northern part of the United
States.
These lights were seen here last
Thursday night at about II to IL
o'clock. The northern sky was blood
red Much comment has been made
about them. Bruce England, of VAL
ley District, says these lights are a
token that Germany viii be licked
to frazzle.P Others say it is bad
omen. At any rate these northern
lights have appeared many times be-
fore and passed off as a great
phenomena of natures handy work
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-14
Bad Taste in Your Mouth

When you have bad taste in your
mouth you may know that your dig
estion is faulty A dose of Chamber
lain's Tablets viii usually correct the
disorder. They also cause gentle
movement of the bowels. You win
find this to be one of the best medi-
cines you have ever become acquaint-
ed with.
Sold by all dealers (ady
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-14
WASHINGTON. March 8.-Thirt

WASHINGTON, March 8.-Thirty
thousand letters to relatives and
friends at home, written by American
soldiers in France, were lost when
the steamship Andania was sunk off
thine coast of Ireland, the latter part
of January, it was announced today
by the Post Office Department.
A small quantity Of parcel post
matter also was lost. This informa-
ton came from the United States
postal agent.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-14

CHICAGO, March Nationwide
prohibition and women's suffrage will
be the leading planks in the platform
of the new national party which re-
sumed session of it's first national
convention here today augmented by
more than 100 delegates who voted
for the prohibition party yesterday
when tn eparty conferred over pro-
posed merger. The adoption of plat
form was expected today.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-14
OBITUARY OF THOMAS
BENTON TETER

Thomas Benton Teter was born in
Barbour County, Virginia, now West
Virginia, February 4th, 1852. He
died February 18th, 1918, at his home
in Belington, W. Va. He was in
round numbers &c years of age.
He was the son of Jesse and Eliza
beth Phillips Teter, one of the pioneer
families of the Tygarts Valley. Mr..
Teter was widely and favorably
known, coming from highly respect
ed pioneer family of Virginia.
Regligiouly he was Methodist, hav-
ing been thus reared and trained.
While not member of Church, he never
theless loved the church and was loyal
to her doctrines. He was not mem
Der of any secret order and held but
very few offices in his time, yet hewas
no Office seeker; but during the adj
ministration of Grover Cleveland and
Hon. VIM. L. Wilson he was thought
well enough of to be offered an Indian
Agency, which he accepted and filled
a number of years, rendering valuable
While unpretentious religously he
serves to our country.
He was true and faithful Demo-
crat and kept himself posted as such.
Was great admirer of Bryan and
constant reader of"The Commoner.
loved good sermon, and was in
heart a good man. Any and every
body, in trouble had his sympathy
and help. To say this town and
county will miss Benton Teter, is not
saying too much.
Some of his ancestors and relation
were very distinguished men, as
preachers and other professions. His
brother, Worth" who proceeded him
to the grave was also an important
factor in laying out and building up
the town of Belington. Out Of this
large family there is but two sisters
and one brother left. Mr.. Floyd
Teter, only brother, who, perhaps,
having been more successful in bust
ness, has done as much, or more, for
this town than any other man here.
Mr.. Benton Teter leaves a widow,
who is one of our very best women;
two sons, Darwin B., of Bayard, w.
Va, Bert, Of Akron, Ohio; one daugh-
er, Mrs. Bessie Mcclellan, of Being
ton; and three grandchildren.
Much could be said in loving mem
DRY of this good brother, husband and
father; but death is no respect to age
or standing. After an auto drive
with two of his nephews in the early
part of the day, his thoughts per-
haps running with the current events
and the welfare of his son and
nephews, who might soon leave for
Training Camp, he was called to join
the innumberable host. Taking his
quiet manner of life as an example,
we can but bow our heads, and say,
"Thy will be done"
Oh, how sweet it will be in that
beautiful land,
So free from all sorrow and care.
With songs on our lips, and with
harps in our hands,
To meet one another again.
bud" Smith
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-14

LONDON, March 9.-There was
remarkable display of the northern
lights and it is believed by many that
this furnished conditions under which
the German aviators who reached
London could work more effectively
than under clear, star-lit sky.
Watchers on the Kent coast said
that just before they heard the raid
ers approaching the whole northern
approaching the whole northern sky
became Illuminated in streaks Of red
and white light which shone over the
sea with far more powerful effect
than the full moon
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-14

AMSTERDAM, March Ito a
message of congratulation from the
vice-president Of the Reichstag on the
signing of the Russian peace, the
Kaiser replied:
"The complete victory fills me with
gratitude. 1t permits us to live again
one of those great moments in which
we can reverently admire Gods hand
in history"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-14
BILL" HARRIS DEAD

William Harris, commonly known
as "Bill" Harris died at his home in
Junior, Saturday morning, and was
buried Monday. He spent most of his
life in Barbour county. He was great
story teller, always joyial and went
thru life contented and made others
feel happier and brighter for his pres
ents among them. He died of 'quick
consumption"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-14

LONDON, March Baron Inch
cape, chairman of the British India
and Peninsula and Oriental Staem
ship Companies, speaking at meet
ing of the Chamber of Shipping yes
terday, said:
"Our tonnage is being sunk by Ger
man submarines at rate of which
the people have no conception. There
is curious lack of realization in
many parts of the country as to the
grave situation with which we are
faced"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-14
s. B. BROOKS GOES IN SERVICE

s. B. Brooks, of the Brooks G. Lake
Wholesale house, is home from Wash
ington, d. c. where he was indicted
into government service. He was as
signed to the legal division of the
ordnance department, and will begin
his duties on March Ia. He will leave
here Tuesday night. Mr.. Brooks is
busy getting his local business affairs
adjusted previous to leaving for his
post of duty. Mrs. Brooks will con-
tinue her residence in Fairmont.-
Fairmont Times.
Mr.. Brooks parents, Mr.. and Mrs
S. L. Brooks live in Belington.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-14

WASHINGTON, March Prop
erty in the United States owned by
the Kaiser himself. former Chancellor
Won Bethmann-Hollweg, the German
"Junkers" generally, and the German
Government itself, will be the first 70
go under the hammer under the plans
of A. Mitchell Palmer, alien property
custodian, to sell German-owned pro-
perty here to highest bidder.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-14
WILL EXAMINE EYES

DR.. Snyder, Optometrist Of Clarles-
burg will examine eyes and fit glass
es at the Hotel Luzerne, Belington,
Tuesday and Wednesday, March 26th
and 9th. DR.. Snyder comes highly
recommended by numerous satisfied
patrons in this city and vicinity lady.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-14

LONDON, March 8.-The Finnish
Government has asked tn eGerman
Emperor to appoint Prince Oscar, the
fifth son Of the Emperor, King of
Finland, according to the Alton Tiden-
ingen of Stockholm. 1t says it learns
this from diplomatic circles at Stock
holm.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-14
WASHINGTON. March "a

WASHINGTON, March "a bill to
authorize the Government during the
war to take over control of all tele-
graph or telephone communication,
cables and wireless stations was in
troduced today by senator Sheppard
of Texas and referred to hte Military
Committee.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-14

Have your eyes and glasses care
fully looked after by DR. Snyder, OPP
tometrist Of Clarksburg at Hotel Lu
zerne, Belington, Tuesday and Wednes
day, March 26th and 9th. Exami-
nation day or night. (advs
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-14
Advertised Letters

Belington, March11.--H. A. Biben,
c. w. Funkhouser, Howard Barnes,
Mrs. D. c. Huffman, Jose Prada,
Cumberland Coal Co.
3. B. Rohrbough, P. M.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-14

Geo. f. Cain is grading for large
addition to his Cargo. Work on the
main building Will begin soon.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-14
LONDON. March "a German at

tack with liquid fire on the Ameri-
can forces northwest of Toul lin the
St. Mihiel setor) was repulsed, ac-
cording to dispatches received here
today.
On the same front, it was report
ed, American sentires drove off an
enemy patrol Of forty men.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-14

Martin Ice, Of Stringtown, was here
Saturday on business.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-14

WOODROW WILSON"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-24
FLORENCE

Florence, May 2s.-(SpeciaD-A graduat- ing class of 102 members received diplo- mas Tuesday night when the State Nor nal school closed it's forty fifth annual commencement. Notwithstanding the fact that nearly all of the young men who had entered the school to receive training as teachers are now in the army the session just closed is said by Presi- dent Henry J. Willingham to have been one of the most successful in the his tory of the institution, and there is an immense demand all over Alabama for the teachers who have been trained there this year.
 The commencement exercises began Sunday morning with patriotic sermon by Rev. D. w. Hollingsworth of the First Presbyterian church, Florence, and came to a close Tuesday night with the singing of America The note of patri otic service was predominant in all de- tails of the commencement programme. which was arranged with appropriate quietude and simplicity because of the war The invocation Tuesday night was by Rev. J. F. Sturdivant, pastor of the FIrSt Methodist church. and John Fl Peach of Sheffield delivered the annual address. The diplomas were presented by President Henry J. Willingham IL, D. Musical features of the evening were the march, by Miss Camilla King; a song. by Mrs. Mary Hoskins Bailes, and the singing of America" by the class and audience.
 Class day exercises were conducted in the school auditorium Tuesday morning The class prophecy was by Miss Louise Knudsen, the class will by Nathaniel Almon, the class poem by Miss Louise Sanford, the class history by Miss Mary Durban and the class oration by James BIalock The class presented, through Miss Fannie Lou Bragg, a gift of Il Baby Bonds to the training school. Ivy was planted within the campus by Miss Mary Lee Shackelford and Miss Florence Ezell.
 President Wilingham presided at the class luncheon with the faculty at the dormitory Tuesday afternoon and Mayor NJ M Strplin was present and spoke for the board of trusssAs of which he is a member. Toasts and short speeches were delivered by Mrs. Pearson, at the head of the social work of the school; Miss Turner Craig, president of the house members; Miss Simpson of the fac ulty James Blalock, Mrs s. J. Price, Miss Louise Knudsen, Mrs. Davis of Ohio one of the alumni; Professor James of Haleyville, another graduate of the session
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-24
LEGAL NOTICES
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 Legal Notice

Legal Notice
 State of Alabama, Jefferson County. c. c. Heidt, deceased. Estate of.
 Letters testamentary upon the last will and testament of said decedent, having been granted to the under signed, on the 4th day of May, 1918, bs' the Honorable J. P. Stiles, judge of the probate court of Jefferson county; notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate will be required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or that the same will be barred.
 KATE c. HEIDT, Executrix. A. C. and H. R. Howze, Attorneys.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-24

A portable kitchen was used with suc- cess in Wilmington, Del, to teach the children how to conserve food. It vas transported from school to school as the work required An exhibition was given of the five varieties of Liberty bread that the children made from conservation re- ceipts in the prize contest conducted by the woman's commerce of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-24
Age-Herald Work Constantly 49OO
REAL ESTATE LOANS

We negotiate mortgage loans at low rates and buy mortgage paper. Leon ard-Riley Co, 725 Woodward
 WE negotiate loans and sell real estate. Gan handle desirable farm loans. Mo Ccnnell, Anglin. White. 2O2s 3d ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-24

DYNAMO men by one of the largest electric light companies in New York city, to learn to be operators; pay to start 35c per hour, eight hours per day, 4s hours per week; operators pay, Sl9.6S to $30; two weeks vacation each year with pay. When answering state age, if ever employed, where, how long, and forward your photograph with appliea- ton. Beta. 416 Arbuckle bldg, Brook lyn N. Y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-24

MANTED-Energetic young man for po- sition as assistant cashier and general office man for local mercantile con- cern; must be experienced in general clerical work or bookkeeping. 12l6 Jef- ferson County Bank bldg.