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The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-05-17

Nr. Frank Sanders is repoi ted quite iil at his home on Shannon It'll
 this we elk
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-05-17

Mrs. Berault and little daughter left for Los Angeles Wednesday. where they will spend most of the summer
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-05-17

MT. and Mrs. R. O. Bnrnes and J. R. Wooten were in Clifton from the Double Circle several days this week
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-05-17

FOR SALE-Modern bungalow, five rooms and sleeping porch, Hills ad- dition. Terms cash. Not a forced sale J. A. Davis.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-05-17
Round About Town

pr. Robert Mann, Dentist, Hampton Block, Phone a11. tic.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-05-17

At the A. c. hospital new baby girl was born to MT. and Mrs. Bob bic Scanlon Tuesday last.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-05-17

Mrs. Charles Mack, mother of Mrs. Samuel Abraham, is the guest of her niece, Miss Potter, at the beautiful Potter home north of Clifton, for the coming week.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-05-17

J. R. Todd, of Globe, connected with the string of Gila Valley Banks in Arizona, was a business visitor here this week
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-05-17

Dr. W. E. Platt. Sheriff B. F. Stew art, w. V. Tharpe, R. H. Wootan, Mrs S Wootan k.rl r.,stcr and T. n Du'. i:e. of Sa I'd T W. Mn .,,m Howard McBride. "' ires, and O. W. Follett of Pima. were in Clifton this week during the Powers Sisson trial.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-05-17

Quin Anderson, a travelling man out of Phoenix, who is we'll known here, was seeing his trade in Clifton this week.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-05-17

R. E. Rhea, M. Patterson, F. Mutual and Ed Knolthe of the Wilcox dis. trict, were witnesses here in the Pow ers-Sisson case this week.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-05-17

Deputy sheriff John Young is doing official duty at Duncan during the absence of Deputy McCarty, who is serving as special officer at Morenci
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-05-17

Peter Riley, A. W. Liddell and w. R. Davis were Sunday visitors to Duncan.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-05-17

"Gets-lt." ," the Only Genuine. Thorough Corn Peeler Ever Discovered. Demand "Gets-It." touches a corn or callus the growth is doomed. . It takes but two sec onds to apply "Gets-It." The corn pain is eased at once. You can sit at your desk or walk about, dance. think. love and work with absolute ease. You can apply "Gets-It'' con- veniently almost anywhere where you can take your shoe and stock ing off for a moment or two. Gets It" dries at once; then put your shoe and stocking on again. There's no further excuse for suffering from cornS and corn-pains.
 "Gets-It," the guaranteed, money. back kcorn-remover. the only sure way. costs but a trine at any drug store. Hfd by E. .Lawrence& & Co. Chicago ILL
 Sold in Clifton and recommended as the worlds best co-I remedy by Clifton Drug Company.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-05-17

MT. and Mrs. A. E. Demont were here from Metcalf Monday.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-05-17

For Sale-Three room residence in Crum's Canyon, bargain if sold at once. Albert Hall. 1tpd
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-05-17

Mrs. Ethel Guernsey and daughter, Francisco, of Redlands, Okla, are in Clifton, the guests of Mrs. W. B. Kelly.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-05-17

Mrs. Emma Padilla of Steeplerock attended the Powell funeral Tuesday
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-05-17
Uncle sam's New Recruits

Uncle Sam's New Recruits
 Corporal John G. Sturgeon, after Ia weeks furlough, returned to his duties in the aviation service at Kel- ly field. San Antonio, Texas. The corporal got weeks acquaintance with his young son James Gordon, who arrived on May 1st. Mrs. Sturgeon (nee Christina Cromb) has recovered nicely and is now enjoying the sunshine out of doors.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-05-17
Visits Camp Kearney-

VISItS OdT1p NcdTHcy-
 Mrs. J. M. Kilsby, who left Clifton about two weeks ago to visit her son, Tony, at Camp Kearney, near San Diego, spent Mothers Day with the Clifton boys at that training camp.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-05-17

c. H. Lythle, G. HI. Wattles and J. Harrington were in Clifton the first of the week from Ash Peak.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-05-17

Karl, Schade and family spent last Sunday with relatives in Duncan.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-05-17

F. M. Craig was business visitor here from Duncan one day this week.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-05-17
''corn-less Day"
 for Feet, Every Day
Use "Gets-It," the Great Corn Dis covery! Makes Corns Peel Right Off!

Look at the illustration below. See the two fingers peeling off a corn as though it were a banana peel! And the man is smiling while he's doing it! All done painlessly, ,ioYfullY The moment "Gets-It''
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-05-17
The First National Bank of Clifton

Hours Of Worship at Baptist Church
 Services have been resumed at the Baptist church since the arrival of the new pastor, who announces the following hours of worship for the coming week:
 Sunday@9:4s a. m., Sunday school: II a. m., and 8:15 p. m. morning and evening sermons; ZOO p. m. B. Y. F. U.
 Wednesday--S:15 p. m. Prayer Meet ing. Come out and meet with us tor an hour on Wednesday evening.
 Friday evening-Choir practice. Please note the change of time in the evening service. These are your services, so come without further in vitation. Cecil V. Overman, pastor.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-05-17
Methodist Aid socIetv-

The Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church South will meet with Mrs. H. H. Firth, with Mrs. Jones assisting next Wednesday after noon at 2:30. All members are urg- ed to be in attendance.
 Mrs. F. N. Seifert, President Mrs. Fred Roane, Secretary.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-05-17

FRIDAY. MAY IT, 1918. Round About Town pr. Robert Mann, Dentist. Hampton Block, Phone a11. tic.
 MINING PRODUCTS BOUGHT
 We are Shelters, Rcfiners and Buy. CTS of Gold and Silver Bullion, Anal gam, Concentrates, Cyanide Product Battery Chips, Old Copper Plates and Platinum.
 HIGHEST CASH RATES PAID
 WiLDBERG BROS.
 ESTABLISHED TEN YEARS. 41z Pacific Bldg. 4th & Market Sts.
 San Francisco. California. Dake tic
 Karl. Schade and family spent last Sunday with relatives in Duncan.
 F. M. Craig was a business visitor here from Duncan one day this week.  Mr. Frank Sanders is repoi ted quite iil at his home on Shannon It'll this wt elk
 For Sale-Three room residence in Crurn's Canyon, bargain if sold at once. Albert Hall. 1tpd Peter Riley, A. W. Liddell and w. xyici n Duncan.
 At the A. c. hospital a new baby girl was born to MT. and Mrs Bob bic Scanlon Tuesday last.
 Mrs. W. F. Seidel and daughter. Wylomene, are spending few days in Lordsburg with friends.
 -
 Mrs. Berault and little daughter left for Los Angeles Wednesday, where they will spend most of the summer. Lights and Shadows of No Mans Band' will hold your attention at the Auditorium Monday night.
 Mrs. Ethel Guernsey and daughter, Francisco, of Redlands, Okla, are in Clifton, the guests of Mrs. w. B. Kelly.
 WANTED-Position in domestic work, in private family by healthy white girl during vacation. Address box 275. ltc Quin Anderson, travelling man out of Phoenix, who is we'll known here, was seeing his trade in Clifton this week.
 Deputy Sheriff John Young is doing official duty at Duncan during the absence of Deputy McCarty, who is serving as special officer at Morenci. FOR SALE-Modern bungalow, five rooms and sleeping porch, Hills ad- dition.. Terms cash. Not forced sale. J. A. Davis.
 Hywell Davies, federal mediator who recently returned to Clifton from Washington, has again been recalled to the capitol on official business.
 MT. and Mrs. R. O. Bnrnes and J. R. Wooten were in Clifton from the Double Circle several days this week
 R. E. Rhea, M. Patterson, F. Mutual, and Ed Knolthe of the Wilcox dis trict, were witnesses here in the Pow ers-Sisson case this week.
 Miss Lillian Miller, milliner at the A. c. store, will take her vacation next week, and will utilize this time improving her residence to which she will remove in the mean time.
 Before departing for Camp Cody with the remainder of the drafted men May 27th E. c. Terry left yesterday for brief visit to his old home in Panhandle, Texas.
 Mrs. w. J. Mcdowell, who has been in Fl Paso for several weeks being treated by an oculist, returned home yesterday evening, greatly improved.
 At the meeting of the Commercial Club here on Friday night of last week Duncan was represented by Sam Eoster, w. W. Wilkey, and J. R. Fowler
 Mrs. Charles Mack, mother of Mrs. Samuel Abraham, is the guest of her niece, Miss Potter, at the beautiful Potter home north of Clifton, for the coming week.
 St. Philips Episcopal Chapel
 Regular Sunday services tomorrow as usual. Sunday school at 10 a. m., morning service at II a. m. Every one welcome. Archdeacon I. R. Jen-
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-28
BAPTIST REVIVAL

A very successful revival is being
conducted at the First Baptist Church.
The splendid attendance Is a very
good indication that Buckhanaon
people have been aroused and are
awake to the need Of this series of
meetings in our community. The
Rev, c. H. Sterret, pastor of the
Baptist church, is fortunate in being
able to secure the services of the Rev.
F. J. Harrell, and evangelist of great
ability and fluent speaker. Mr. and
Mrs. Sam Raborn are in charge of
the music during the meetings and
their sweet voices have aided wonder
fully towards making this a real
revival. Services every evening at
1880 O'Clock and a cordial welcome is
extended to the public.-Upsher
Republican.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-28
BELINGTON ROUTE ONE

Seeing nothing in our paper from
this place we will give you a few
items.
J. w. Rucker is able to be out after
an illness of about seven weeks.
The Travelling barber Of Junior,
James Stalnaker, was seen in this
section Sunday
The weather is somewhat cool at
this writing, but the farmers are
making much preparations for crop.
Hurry boysl Every seed you sow
helps to whip the devil (Kaiser).
o. j Broadwater was in this sec
ton last week grubing on his farm
at Zebscreek.
Rev. Skaggs delivered an able SER
mon at Concord Sunday. The Rev.
erent can get them off just right. He
tells his hearers of all their meanness
and he does it proper I say if the
shoe fits wear it.
Mrs. H. B. England has returned
home from Upher county, where she
has been druing the sickness and
death of her father, William George,
who died at the age of 70 years.
Erwin Proudfoot passed thru here
Monday enroute to Belington, where
he went to ride the goat in the Wood
man Lodge for the first time
Ora Bartlett is at home now He
was called as substitute in the next
draft call.
News is scarce at this time By
the next issue we may have some
more news.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-28
RURAL CARRIER EXAMINATION

The United States Civil Service
Commission has announced an ex-
animation for the County of Barbour,
West Virginia, to be held at Being
ton at 2 p. m. on April 26, 1918, to
ELL the position or rural routes from
other post offices in the above-men-
tened county. The examination will
be open only to citizens who are act
ually domiciled in the territory Of
post Office in the county and who
meet the other requirements set forth
in Form No. 1874 This form and
application blanks may be obtained
from the Offices mentioned above or
from the United States Civil Service
Commission at Washington, D. G.
Applications should be forwarded to
the Commission at Washington at the
earliest practicable date.
During the continuance of the pres
ent war the Commission will in ac-
cordance with the request of the Post
Office Department admit women to
rural carrier examinations upon the
same conditions as men.
BY direction of the Commission:
John A. McIlhenny, President
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-28
MEADOWVILE

Spring is almost here and farmers
are getting busy.
The stork passed thru here few
days ago and left a fine baby boy at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Stuart
Johnson.
Mrs. and Mrs. Marcine Elliott and
daughter, Maycel, motored to Philippi
on Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andy Stalnaker were
at the county seat last Tuesday.
John Burley, of Davis, passed thru
here Monday.
Miss Ethel Moore who is staying
at Stuart Johnson's spent Saturday
night and Sunday at her home near
Kirt.
George G. Gall, Of Elkins, was the
guest of Miss Della Holsberry one
evening last week.
Selba Gaynor went to Belington last
Saturday on business.
Harry Lawson and son, Ralph, of
Kerns, were visiting at Marcine Eli
otis Sunday night.
Cleophus Moore, Of Tucker county,
was the guest of friends here Sunday
Otis Harris and Ray Coontz were
pleasant callers at Charlie Phillips
last Sunday evening.
Mrs. C. M. Elliott and two children,
Mrs. Sammy Elliott and child, and
Miss Rose Smith were in Philippi
Tuesday shopping
Alba Moore, of Charleston, is sick
at the home of his brother Marcine
Moore, who. lives near here.
doc" Phillips was in this burg
Tuesday on business.
The Meadowville school will close
Wednesday, April 3rd.
c. NJ Elliott has purchased the
store at Tacy formerly owned by Mr.
Hershman and will take possession
soon.
Rev. J. P. Slaughter preached at
Central Chapel last Sunday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Strother Harris pass
ed thru here last Saturday enEoute to
Philippi.
The little child of j. S. Elliott's is
right sick at this writing.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-28
~S4-4 9.
DESCRIPTION OF BATTLE
FIELD ALONG BRITISH LINE

In the first four days of the great
German offensive, the British lines
from Arras on the North to LIE Fere
to the South have been pierced to
depths varying from nine to eleven
miles. The first days attack was de-
livered south of St. Quentin and hero
the British first, second and third
lines were quickly overcome
The third day of the great battle
Saturday saw the supreme contest
raging over front more than fifty
miles long. Their defensive positions
pierced south of st. Quentin, the en-
tire British army was forced to fall
back as far north as the river Sensee.
Positions in the Cambria sector, which
the British were stubbornly holding,
they were forced to yield because
their lines was turned further south.
Saturday night and Sunday Ger
mans took full advantage of this sit
uation and pressed the retiring Brit
ishers back to a line running north
of Peronne to Arras and south of
Peronne along the banks of the Som
me River. Bapaume still holds out,
but the fall Of Peronne and Ham,
claimed by the Germans, is not con-
troverted by the British.-Ex.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-28
THE ORIGIN OF EASTER.

The origin Of Easter as a spring
festival is shrouded in the haze of the
awakening of the earth from the sleep
of winter as worshipped with pagan
rites long before the primitive mis-
sionaries of the Christian church sep
arated to establish their new religion
throughout the world, as it was then
known. Coincident with the date Of
this celebration was the Paschal feast
of the Jews, so that all peoples and
creeds recognized the occasion. Before
the time of the Puritans in England
and Calvin in Europe-two great in
fiuences regulating the religious
thought of the times-the celebration
of Easter had become an unlicensed
carnival to which the people yielded
themselves as a reaction after the
preaching and example and element of
austerity of Lent, but through their
dignity was restored to the annual
festival, and in this spirit it has been
continued to the present day.
In all countries is this celebration
observed, and in none more so than
prevails. Social and religious events
in that country are marked by re-
joicing and the meetings of the people
in Russia, where the Greek church
in the street-whether Gear or Mou-
Jik-are signalized by kiss and the
greeting, "Christ is risen!" Particu-
larly at Rome, Paris, Berlin, Jerusa-
lem, St. Petersburg, and Mexico is the
festival celebrated with pomp and GER
emony, but in all cities and places
does the Easter festival demand the
full glory of the Spring love-
Hest flowers, most sumptuous music,
gorgeous observation-disclosures and the
smiles and grace and joy of women
and children in beautiful attire.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-28
FOOD CONFERENCE TO
BE HELD IN COUNTY

Food Conference has been called
for Belington March goth, and Phil
ippi March 3Oth at O'clock.
We are promised representative
from Mr.. Hoover's office-one who can
give you information direct from the
reel. We should have a large aud
fence to greet this speaker
If this war is to be won in three
months, or three years l am sure we
all want to know how, and why.
Food Rulings
After writing the Department about
the ruling of meal, am told the tele-
gram referred to Rye meal, so the
merchants can continue to sell corn
meal as substitute for flour as be-
fore.
Until further notice, Tuesday Of
each week will be the only meatless
day, and on that day mutton and
lamb may be eaten.
Be sure to observe wheatless days
and wheatless meals. We are told
that we must go slow on flour.
Profits
Profits on flour are limited to rs
cents per barrel for jobbers and 80
cents to $120 for retailers.
Mixed Flour
The Lincensee dealing in mixed flours
at retail shall not without written
permission of the United States Food
Administrator, sell mixed flour con-
tanning more than so per cent of
wheat flour to any person, unless
such person purchases from him at
the same time an amount of wheat
flour substitutes sufficient to make
the total amount of such substitutes
in the mixed flour, equal to the total
amount of wheat flour in such mixed
flour.
Mixed fours containing less wheat
flour than wheat flour substitutes as
defined in special rule 26, may be
sold without substitutes.
Respectfully,
E. A. HUNT,
County Food Administrator.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-28
SIXTEEN TO ONE
E. A. HUNT,
County Food Administrator.

CHICAGO, March PA cut of so
per cent in the consumption of wheat
between now and August 81 must be
made by the American people in order
to supply the armies of America and
the allies. Harry A. Wheeler, Food
Administrator for Illinois, declared
this today in speech before more
than 200 bakers, representing thirty
three States.
Mr. Wheeler said that the estimates
made at the start of the conservation
campaign had proven wrong in so far
as the visible supply of wheat was
concerned. 1t is now necessary to re-
duce consumption at the ratio Of six
teen to one.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-28
GERMAN CASUALTIES
AMOUNTING TO
4O0,O00-MEANING
A Loss of 50 Per Cent of Their Men in
Less Than Weeks Fighting

BRITISH ARMY HEADQUART-
ERS IN FRANCE, March 27-The
Germans last night continued their
furious onslaught southwestward
from Ham against the allied defense
in TIE region Of Royce and Noyon,
having closed down in their patent at
temp to cut through the British lines
furthur north where such desperate
resistance was offered
Hard fighting occurred last night a.
bout the town of Albert. Large
the place but at last accounts the
enemy forces pushed forward toward
British were holding them doggedly
at this possible gateway to Amiens.
From the average of casualties in
the various German units as given by
prisoners one arrives at the conclu-
sion that the German emperor has
lost so per cent of these men since he
gave the signal for the advance.
The Germans have now reclaimed
virtually all the territory they held at
the beginning of the battle of the
Somme in 1916. At some places
they havenot retaken all the old
ground, but at other points they have
overstepped it somewhat.
The official British statement of
yesterday said it had been established
that more than 20 German divisions
had been engaged in the battle. The
usual estimate of thepresent strength
of German division is 10000 men,
SO that a loss of so per cent would
mean casualties in excess of 100000
for the Germans in less than week
of fighting.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-28
GREAT DAMAGE CAUSED
BY EXPLOSIONS AIT
JERSEY CITY
The Cause of Explosion Not Deter
mined.-Damage $l,50O,0O0

NEW YORK, March 26.--Fire
following series of unexplained ex-
plosions destroyed the six story build
ing of the Jarvis Warehouse Company
Inc, near the Erie railroad terminal
in Jersey city late today and badly
damaged the Erie repair shops. No
loss Of lives had been reported to-
night. The material damage was
estimated by Jersey city police, and
officials at close to $1,500,000. The
goods stored in the warehouse, said to
have included a quantity Of chemicals
were a total loss.
The cause of the explosion has not
yet been determined, although rigid
investigation was begun at once by
federal, state and city authorities.
The first of the terrific detonations
which occurred shortly after o'clock,
shook windows in down town Manhat
tan and caused considerable alarm.
Visions of another Black Tom disas-
ter or bombardment blythe Germans
were in many minds. Burning cinders
which arose in the heavy cloud of
black smoke were carried by the wind
across the North river and fell along
the waterfront.
While the excitement was at its
height the Erie ferry house, a three
story structure in West street, be-
tween Piers 10 and 20 on the New
York side of the river, was discovered
to be on fire. A lighter close by, load
ed with several hundred bales of cot
ton, also was burning fiercely and
still further south, the Hoboken
ferry slip of the Lackawana railroad
was on fire.
The Erie ferry house was aflame
from the second story Of the roof.
These fires were easily extinguished
by the New York firemen, many of
whom were ordered to Jersey City to
fight the bigger fire.
Employed in the Jarvis Storehouse
were between forty and fifty men, but
the prompt sounding of the alarm is
believed to have enabled all to escape.
Scores of persons in the streets
were cut by falling glass. Hundreds
Of store and tenant windows, some of
them a mile away, were blown out by
the force Of the blasts. Several small
frame buildings near the warehouse
were wrecked by the explosions.
Frightned women and children
filled the streets in the congestsd sec
tions Of Jersey City and Hoboken
near the scene Of the explosion and
would not return to their homes until
treasured by firemen and policemen
A stiff wind was blowing from the
north and for time it looked Is
though the entire Erie waterfront
property would be destroyed. By des
perate efforts, however, the firemen
confined the flames to an AGRA cover
ing about two acres bounded by Pro-
vost, Twelfth, Thirteenth, and Bar
mum streets.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-28
HOG ISLAND SHpYARDS WILL
COST PROBABLY $40, Oo0, 900

WASHINGTON, March 27.-Total
cost to the government for construct
ing the shipyards at Hog Island, Pa,
where 120 fabricated steel ships are
to be built under the agency con-
tract plan will be between $85 900 900
and s40,000,000 the Senate Commerce
Committee was told today by John
F. Freeman of Providence, R. l., an
expect naval architect brought in to
testify by the contractors.