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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-06-27
NOATSYILLE GIRL
A WAR BRIDE

Married ir Jacksonville, Florida
In spite of the old saying that was
aimed at weddings, and ran some
thing like this, Thursday for losses,
Friday for crosses, and Saturday no
day at ALL" Saturday nevertheless j.
the approved wedding day, especially
for brides. Since the opening of
the war many weddings have taken
place in this county but none came
as such a complete surprise as that
of Miss Edna Anna, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Martin Nicola of Meats
vile, who was married Saturday June
9Th at Jacksonville, Florida, to Mr.
Albert Terry Miller, of Waycross, Ca,
the son of Robert T. Miller.
During the first week of June, Miss
Nicola left for the south apparently
for rest and a visit A few days
after her arrival in Jacksonville a
wire to her parents brought the news
of the wedding.
Mr.. Miller is stationed at Camp
Jos. E. Johnson, and is connected with
the Quartermasters Training Camp,
Motor Truck Company No. 432, and
is now being equipped for Overseas
services. Before enlisting in the ser
! vice, Mr.. Miller was with the Hope
Natural Gas Co., as Civil Engineer
and was located at Moatsville.
Mrs. Miller, before her marriage
she was an enthusiastic and never
firing Red Cross Worker. Needless
to say she viii continue helping the
worthy cause with increased enthusi-
asm, now that she has husband in
/ the service.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-06-27
CHAUTAUQUA'S MAN OF MYS-
Terry
"The Great Brush"

Edwin Brush is the Chautauqua's
man of mystery, the iIlusionist, ma
gician, and entertainer with weird
Hindu, Occidental, and Oriental mag
ic. Brushs night is the night of
nights for the boys and girls, and
some grown-ups. 1t will contain two
hours of surprises, laughs and provok-
ing fun of the strange and mysteri-
Gus. Comedy runs all through the
program, and his jokes together with
his tricks give you two entertainments
In one. Many critics consider Mr..
Brush to be the leading magician upon
the Chautauquan platform. But
Brush is more than a magician, more
than an entertainer; he is a great NOR
alist- AS he aptly puts it, 81 want to
make men better. / do tricks for a
purpose. / want to show men the evil
Of gambling, and the folly Of the
games Of chance. The purpose of a
lyceum," continues Mr.. Brush SHOULD
be to educate and entertain. First to
create taste for good, clean, moral
| things then to cultivate that taste and
never give it up"
Come out on the fifth night and
hear the great Brush, the Witty Wiz
ard, the Mirth Provoker, and the Mas
ter Magician. He will make you for
get your troubles and feel that life is
really worth living
TWO r. .rTERTAINAIENTS IN ONE
FIFTH NIGHT.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-06-27
MEADOWVILLE

Misses Mallie and Carrie Polling
passed thru here on Tuesday on their
way to visit Mrs. Selby Gaynor.
There will be singing at this place
next Saturday night
Mr. and Mrs Lloyd Polling and
daughters were in town Saturday
evening
Mr. and Mrs. Sammy Elliott and
child We're visiting Mrs. Elliott's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs J. L. Thompson,
near Jerusalem last Sunday.
There is plenty Of whooping in and
around Meadowville at present.
The Dedication at this place has
been changed from the third to the
second Sunday in July. Everybody
come and bring a sandwich.
There was plenty Of frost in this
burg Monday morning.
We saw in last weeks issue of The
Progressive where some one wanted
to know remedy for blight on toma-
toes, we do not know any sure one
but have been told to set tobacco
plants in the tomatoes patch and that
this would prevent them from being
struck by blight. This will do nc
harm if one cares to try it.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-06-27
LIVER DIDN'T ACT
DIGESTION WAS BAL
Says IS year CID Kentucky lay, Who Tells How She Was Relieve
After Few Doses Of Blac'sDraught

Meadorsvill9, Ky.-Mrs. Cynthia
JIigglubotham, Of this toE7n, says: "At
MY age, which is Go, the liver does
not act so well as when young. A few
years ago, my stomach was all out of
fix. I was constipated, my liver
didn't act My digestion was bad, and
it took SO little to upset me. My ap-
petite was gone. l was very weak.
I decided I would give Black
Draught thorough trial as knew it
was highly recommended for this
trouble. began taking it. I felt
better after a few doses. My appetite
improved and became stronger. My
bowels acted naturally and the least
trouble was soon righted with a few
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-06-27
MINISTERIAL INSTITUTE

The Ministerial Institute of the
East District, West Virginia Confer
ence, Church of the United Brethren
in Christ held it's annual session in
Belington this week.
Rev f. G. Radabaugh was elected
chairman and Rev. C. II. Cox, D. D.
was elected secretary.
The session throughout was a
grand success. Many live topics of
great Importance were discussed.
There were present: F. G. Rada-
baugh, II. D. Farmhouse, and o.
Stoneking, of Belington; G. II. Cox,
Of Hendricks; NJ. o. Cross, Of Kerns;
J. D. S. Cross, Of Elkins; w. R. Cum
ningham, Of Junior; J. Z. Pritchard,
Of Volga; L. Stead, of Freemansburg;
Elias Cross, OF Jarvisville; L. e.
Weaver, Of Arden; J. A. Kelley, Of
Cederville; G. e. Hetzler, Of Clarks-
burg; W. G. Ware, of Salem; r. N.
shafer, Of Philippi; o. H. Cook, of
Evansville; G. S. Hanleiter, Of Oak
land; E. II. Waters, of Grafton; S.
E. Bauman, Of Alton; w. H. Scott,
Of Weston; S. A. lessee, of Clarks-
burg; C. J. Allender, of Buckhannon;
G. Robinson, of Terra Alta; l, M.
Ward, of Rinehart; V. z. Williams, of
Peoria, Y. H. Altman, of Harlan; Paul
Brake, of Warrington; G. c. Allender,
Of Kerens, A, P. linn, of PhiIippi;
J. P. Pigatt, of Clarksburg; and E. W.
Webster, of Wilber Total number
present were thrirty-one,
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-06-27

WASHINGTON, D. C. June Is
The total cost for National Army
environments was $40 726, 473, accord
ing to a statement by the War De
partment. The National Guard camps
cost $38,3752I2.
Emergency work to provide for SOL
diers in this country and to provide
buildings for the manufacture and
storage Of matcriel both here an;
abroad undertaken by the constru icn
division of the Army, which has been
executed or is under way and in
prospect up to June l, will cost about
$1,170 ,619, 900. This total is exclu-
sive of three operations costing $780,
100000, under the direct control of the
Ordnance Department.
Up to June 1 the construction divi-
sion had completed SO jobs, at total
cost of $202, 250,00O 1t has pa OPP
erations under way, which when
finished will cost about $270, 1863, 900.
Preparations are being made to start
work on lit new operations which
are expected to cost $700000,000.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-06-27

FOR SALE:-Four Jersey Cows
Jas W. Griffith, Belington, w. Va,
Route 3.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-06-27
LOST sTRAYFD OR STOLEN

One Airedale Dog, with collar and
Tax Tag No. 70. Finder return to
j. ] Davis Farm, Harding, w. Va,
and receive reward.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-06-27
BROADDUS COLLEGE

Strong Courses in liberal arts,
Music, Expression, the fine arts,
Teaching, and Home Economics.
OUTSTANDING FEATURES
The development of individuality
in the student
The molding of Christian character.
Preparation for life's work.
For catalogue send to
REV. ELI>ANAH HUXLEY, A. NJ.
L. L. d. President
Philippi, w. Va.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-06-27
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS
anunupt nr4EpnrzA1o

A. f. Bennett, of Philippi, was here
Monday.
f. D. Koontz was in Parsons on
business Monday and Tuesday.
J. W. Griffith was a business visitor
in town Saturday
Or. Hof, Of Philppi, was in town
Monday on buiness.
Miss Iona Robinson, Of Philippi,
was here over Sunday
Miss Gail Teter was Philippi
visitor a few days last week.
Mrs. Jas. Parsons, of Elkins, was
visitor here Wednesday,
DR.. c. L. Rohrbough was Buck
harmon visitor last Tuesday
Clyde Douglas, of Buckhannon, was
a business visitor here Wednesday.
Owen Right, of Elkins, was visit
or here Wednesday between trains.
F. A. Mathew and R. NJ. Bibey, of
Junior, motored to Belington Mon
day.
Dorsey Hardin, of Cove, was here
Saturday and Sunday the guest of
friends
Miss Mary Jones is here visiting
her brother Chas. Jones, of the West
Side.
Okey Murphy, of Akron, O., came
in Sunday for a few days visit with
his parents.
Howard Glenn, Of Parsons, was
here Wednesday the guest of his
father, F. NJ Glenn.
Mrs. Max Shurtletf, who has been
visiting at Elkins for the past week,
came home Tuesday
Ray Wilson returned Tuesday to
Akron, Ohio. He viii 20 from there
to Camp Georgia.
Nr. and Mrs. II. K. Kramer, receive
ed word Of the safe arrival overseas
Of their SON. John Kramer
sir. and Mrs. Roy HiIlyard, and
mother, Mrs. Digman Of Laurel, We're
visitors here Saturday.
Miss Vera Nottingham, of Columbus,
Ohio, came III last Friday for a few
weeks visit with her father, R. L.
Nottingham
Mrs. B. ". Pittman and children,
OF Cumberland, Md, were here Sat
urday, looking aleer some business.
Among the distinguished out-of-
town visitors who attended the C. M.
Elliott Sale here Wednesday was b
w Gamer, Of Vinegarridge.
John Kelly and Frank Glenn were
business visitors in Elkins, Wednes-
day.
Mrs Myrtle Coleman and children,
of near Bluefeld, are here visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W, H. Tai
bolt.
George Phillips, of Bluefeld, who has
been here for the past week visiting
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Monroe
Phillips, returned home Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Nevin Wetzel, of Ken
more, Ohio, came in Sunday noon for
& few days visit with Mrs WetzeIs
arents, Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Rob
ilson.
Minniss Rosenberger, Tom Skaggs,
Cecil O'Brien, Holt and Bernard
Right, and James Rosenberger, who
are working at Fairmont, We're home
over Sunday.
c. II. Dent is now General Fore
man for the Belington section of
american Railroad. This promotion
was given to him first of the week.
All car repairing here will be under
his charge.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-06-27
MEN WANTED

Brakemen and Firemen. Experiz
enced or inexperienced. Also Ma
chinists, Biacksmiths, Boilermakers,
Oar Reporters, Car Builders, Carpent-
ers and Painters. Steady Work.
Good Wages. Apply Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Free Labor Bureau,
225 West Camden St, Baltimore, Md.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-06-27
RAILROAD OFFICIALS HERE

Tuesday, ]. NJ. Scott, General Supt.
of Wheeling and Hugh Wilson, Div
Supt., of the B. & Q. R. r. Co.,
met here with Supt 0. H.McCarthy
of the W. NJ Ry. 1t is rumored that
this meeting was for the purpose of
arranging change in the passenger
trains from Grafton to Elkins.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-06-27
doses of Black-Draught."

Seventy years of successful use ka
made Thedford's Black-Draught
standard, household remedy. Ever
member, of every family, at times
need the help that Black Draught ca
give in cleansing the system and RI
lieving the troubles that come fror
constipation, Indigestion, lazy live
etc. You cannot keep we'll unless you
stomach, liver and bowels are in goo
working order Keep them that way
Try Black-Draught. It acts prompts
gently and il a natural way. If yol
feel sluggish, take a dose tonighI
You will feel fresh tomorrow. Pric
Csc. a package-One cept dos
All druggists. ]. SO
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IMPROVED UNIFORM INTERNATIONAL
IMPROVED UNIPoRM INTERNATIONAL
SUNll1YS0IOOL
LESSON
(By REV. 2. B. FITzWATER, D. D.,
Teacher Of English Bible in the
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago)
Copyright, 1913, Western Newspaper Union)
LESSON FOR JUNE 80
REVIEW: JESUS CHRIST OUR RE
DEEMER AND LORD.

GOLDEN TEXT-For God so loved the
world, that he gave his only begotten Son.
that whosoever belieyeth in him should not
perish, but have everlasting life.-John 81
DO
Thou art the Christ, the Son Of the
living God-Matthew 1916.
| am not ashamed of the Gospel Of
Christ for it is the power of God unto
salvation to everyone that believeth.-
Romans 1:16.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-06-27
Rebeccas Meet:

Rebeccas Meet:
The Rebeccas held an interesting
meeting here Thursday evening.
Members from all over the county
attended, which made it one of the
best social offairs of the season.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-07-05
EXPERTS ARE NEEDED.

Without the assistance Of expert wit
nesses the hearing before the state rail
road and warehouse commission on the
rates of the Union Light, Heat & Power
company cannot be exhaustive or intelll-
gent.
Fargo consumers don't want hysteria,
but facts They don't want diatribes on
trusts and monopoIes, but statistics.
A monopoly, whether privately owned
or municipality owned, is the only econ
omic method Of handling public utilities.
Minnesota with her competing telephone
lines, found that out.
But the monopoly must have fair treat
ment and in return must give consumers
fair treatment. That is the only issue
now. The only question to be decided is
whether the increase is justified by the
increased costs, and unless the state rail
road commissioners have someone who is
qualified to investigate the books Of the
company; somebody who knows public
utilities and how to inventory their assets,
the hearing is likely to degenerate into
mere political squabbIe or a battle of rhet-
oric. The commission needs someone out
side the company's employ, who can tell
them about coal prices, freight rates and
the profits in by-products.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-07-05
RAIuFA ALL FAR
BELOW AVERAGE
June Record Shows Big
Deficiency For The
Month

with a June rainfall Of only 1.78
inches, compare with a normal rain
fall in June Of Alb inches. there is an
accumulated deficiency of rainfall
since Jan. i, Of 3.54 inches, according
to the monthly meteorological sum-
mary issued by the Moorhead weather
station.
The maximum temperature Of the
month was 81 degrees, compared with
101 as the absolute maximum in SO
years. The minimum in the month
was 40, compared with the absolute
minimum Of % as the station record
in 39 years.
There were Is clear days; ii part
1y cloudy. and one cloudy day in the
month. There were four thunder
storms. The prevailing direction Of
the wind was northwest, with g. total
movement Of 6,025 miles, the average
hourly velocity being S.4 miles, and
the maximum velocity. so miles on
June II.
The mean temperature was 1895
degrees,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-07-05
Vigilantes War Notes

The following from Henri Bergson the great
French philosopher may be commended to those
pacifist souls who think that wrath under any
circumstance indicates lack Of the higher inteN-
gence.
"Comprendre est ne pas indigner" (roughly
translated, "Understand and you will not be
angry'). This has been said to be the last word
OF philosophy. believe none of it; and had I to
choose should much prefer, when in presence of
crime, to give my indignation rein, and not to un-
derstand.
Happily, the choice has not to be made On the
contrary there are forms Of anger which, by
thorough comprehension of their objects derive
the force to sustain and renew their vigor Our
anger is Of that kind. We have only to detach
the inner meaning OF this war, and horror for
those who made it will be increased. Moreover
nothing is easier. A little history and a little
philosophy will suffice
IAN implacable law DEGREES that spirit must
encounter the resistance OF matter; that life can
not advance without brusing that which lives
and that great moral results are purchased by
much blood and by many tears. But this time the
sacrifice to be rich in fruit, as 1t had been
RICH in beauty. That the powers Of earth might
be matched against life in one supreme com
bat, destiny had gathered them all at single
point. And behold how death was conquered
how humanity was saved by material suffering
from the mortal downfall which would have been
its end; while the peoples, joyful in their desc
latlon, raised high the song Of deIverance
from the depths of ruin and of grief"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-07-05
UNIVERSAL TRAINING.

We have travelled long road since be-
fore the war, and most of us are meekly
accepting plans that would have left us
apoplectic with rage II months ago.
A year ago the suggestion of universal
military training left about go per cent of
Americans hectic, protesting, and We
hement in their denunciation.
Yet here is President Wilson said to be
on the verge Of advocating a modified
program of universal military training
combined with vocational education. There
is good reason to believe that such pro
gram will be included in the revised war
department plans which are to be an
nounced within the next few weeks, and if
the program has the approval of the war
department and President Wilson there is
little doubt but that it will be adopted, for
there is o very widespread sentiment both
IA the country at large and in Congress in
favor of it now.
The machinery for adopting universal
military training is now ready. 1T does not
imply large standing army after the war
just the contrary. 1t should remove the
necessity for it, and when Mr.. Bryan 3
million who will spring to arms be-
tween dawn and sunset do their SPRING
mg they ever have Do again.-they will
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-07-05
U. S. CASUALTY
o LISTS .
Try Assnniatad prAnn /

(By Associated Press.)
Washington, July 5.-The army
names. divided as. FOLLOWS: -.
Killed in action, Ave; died OF
wounds, seven; died Of accident and
other causes. one; died OF disease.
two; wounded severely, three; misc
ing In action, FIVE.
The list includes:
Died OF Woands.
Private:l Gottfred Schw emmeT,
North Milwaukee Wis.
Died OF Accident and Other Causes.
Private: Louis Bernstetter, Fedora,
S. D.
THE TRUnsDAY LIST.
Washington, July 5.--ThS army cas-
ualty list yesterday contained So
names, divided as follows:
Killed in action, nine. died Of
wounds, sixi died OF accident and 9TH
er causes, three; died OF disease, fivei
wounded severely, &C.; missing in ac-
tto1, two; prisoner, one.
The list Includes:
Killed I'm Action
Privates: Cecil r. Sullivan, Butte,
Mont; Arthur H. Burnee, Ashton.
s. D.
DIED of Accident and Other CAUSES.
Private: Theodore Il. BraaHats
Severely wounded.
,,i Privatss: Al9srt n Kcipgle , Gil6sIrt
Ida; John P. Sullivan. Butte, Mont.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-07-05
Ker0SemeMGyRMm
BeLO00 Demand

The supply of kerosene win run
short this winter. Each user must
do his part toward saving it. Every
gallon must be made to do war duty
by giving forth its full measure OF
light and heat.
This can be accomplished only if
good care is taken of lamps, Ian
terms, heaters and stoves.
The director of oil conservation Of
the United States fuel administra-
ton announces these principles OF
fuel-oil saving:
/. Keep all lamps and lantern
globes clean. Let the light shine out.
Don't confine 1t behind smoked and
dirty chlmneys.
2. See that burners and wicks of
all oil burning devices are clean.
Clean burners require less oil and
give better lights.
8. Don't allow lamp, lantern,
heater or, stove to burn q minute
longer than is necessary. Don't light
one you can do without. -
4. Don't use coal oil for cleaning
purposes. Er.
eanys. vbvbsKeiv ion.lle
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-07-05

spring as prepared soldiers, not green re-
cruits.
America has learned that the training
camps are the greatest Jewelers. of class
distinctions, and the greatest teachers Of
true Americanism.
The country was shocked at the per-
centage of young men who were physi-
cally unfit for service, at the percentage
who could not speak the English language,
and at the percentage Of illiterate among
the drafted men, especially those from the
larger cities. A course in military and
vocational training will be a course in re-
spect for law and order, in good citizen
ship and appreciation of the rights, priv
leges and duties of citizen in the great
est republic in the world.
The policy, Of course, if adopted will be
subject to complete revision or to being
dropped entirely if conditions after the
war are such that it is desirable that
America should not maintain an army.
For many months past The Forum has
been a thorough convert to the plan Of
universal military training, but it has felt
the plan should not be forced upon the
war department. If the recommends
ton comes from the administration now,
the last objection, to our mind, will have
been removed.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-07-05
THIS MUCH IS CLEAR.

From a careful study Of the Russian
dispatches these days, much that isn't SO
may be learned.
After jealous reading of the Russian
news for the last two weeks, we have gath
cred the following:
The Russian front is now located on
line running from Finland, to the Muir
mansk coast and back again, east along the
Trans-Siberian railroad to Vladivostok,
back along the Chinese border to the Cas-
plan sea, around the Caspian and Black
seas to Odessa. Behind this line the Rus
sian Bolshevik Old Guard seems to be put
ting up a desperate resistance to the Ger
mans.
We learn that Former Car Nicholas
is dead and buried and is now on his way
to the Murmansk coast.
We learn that the Bolshevik govern
ment is overthrown but has since taken
full possession Of Archangel and impris-
Oned the provisional government officials
there.
We learn that Lenine and Trotzky are
fleeing to Archangel, scattering trail of
proclamations behind them and that they
are still in Moscow.
We learn that Grand Duke Michael is
now emperor and is going to "regenerate
the Russian people, probably starting in
by giving each Bolshevik bath, clean
shave, haircut and square meal.
We learn that the Austrian and German
prisoners are fighting with the Bolshevik
and that they are not.
We learn that the Czecho-Slovaks are
putting up a winning fight against the
Bolsheviki and that they are not.
We learn that General Semenoff has
been overwhelmed and annihilated for the
fifteenth time, and that he is now advanc-
ing against Irkutsk, which he has and has
not captured.
We learn that the Allies are lost if they
intervene and lost if they don't.
ALI Of this lack of information or surplus
of misinformation is, of course, a very poor
excuse for tossing the Russian problem
into the air and leaving Russia to her fate
which would be German exploitation.
Right now it is the job of the Allies to
know what is going on in Russia.