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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-22
WZZ
By Abner Anthony

manly form seated on the floor. @Wel Jim, is this where you are, and they're waiting for them spoons for the last half hour. They sent me back to look for you Mother said you'd never be able to get into the house, so I just Why, what's the matter, anyhow?" as he caught peculiar expression on the face of the young man, who had risen, and was looking at most embarrassed young lady, who seemed undecided whether to flee or laugh.
 Good Mir. Smiths voice relieved .he strain. "Why. you people have never been introduced, have you? Miss Thorne this is Mir. Spence. Hes one of our real farmers, and you'll like him first rate. By the way, why don't you come down to the party Miss Thorne. Jim'H see that you get down all right. l got to look up them spoons"
 A year later a new face appeared at the teachers desk in the little district school, and Jim Spence often says to his wife, Jessie, isn't it pity that the new teacher has curly hair? What would she do if somebody tried to steal the spoons?"
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Cd no ono. And thc young chief, to whom she had been ou the brink of an engagement, was also anything but in the seventh heaven of delight, though he, too, tried to cover his feelings with a brusqucness so unlike his usual genial self that everyone thought his world had come crashing about his feet.
 For a month and more 1t had gone on, this arrangement Helena said she did not care; that SO far as she was concerned, Jerry was as one dead. But the big-hearted and understanding seerc- >,ry, who had been with the firm for
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-22
Love Letters That Have Made Good ]

manage that branch, and as my stay is likely to be indefinite, l am writing this with the hope that it might be able to touch your heart.
 You seem to have built a1 impenetra- ble barrier about you over which it is impossible to cross. You with your heart of gold" you pity bird that has broken its wing, aud a kitten that has strayed from its home, you pick up a flower that has been bruised and tram pied on by careless feet and tenderly soothe its petals. You will caress the tousle-headed youngster that had broken its toy, and is sobbing its heart away, and yet you steadfastly refuse me the least scrap of encouragement. You take the heart of me and wiring it. You
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-22

unresisting longing had seemed to impel them onwards-just for old times. sake and they had met Arms that were empty with longing had been outstretch- ed and there in the friendly seclusion of a palm-enshrined corner she had gone to him.
 "Im awfully glad for you" Helena said. q never knew that there had been anyone" Then a selfish little tear tricl<led down the soft cheek. q know how happy you must be. But I-I never can be happy again. And it was partly my fault, too-really, 1t was"
 Just then a messenger brought box of violets, fresh and dainty and wei come as spring itself. "To the Only Girl in the World from a Lonesome Lad" was inscribed.
 Helena almost danced with joy Why Miss Gray!-aren't they beauti- full, and isn't he the most adorable, per
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-22
By Elsie Endicott

fect-Oh, what shall I do?"
 ''Write him charming little note this very instant. Say that you're ever so sorry that you missed him and that it was partly your fault, anyway. And tell him that his violets were the most ex- quisite fragrant ones that ever grew in a shady nook"
 And then when Jerry came in later in the day, with tired look in his eyes and his shoulders bent as though all the weariness of the world rested on them, he fairly bounced Bpon the little note in the dear, familiar hand But he could not understand it. He had not sent any beautiful little message" nor any perfectly ravishing flowers"
 Miss Gray laid firm hand on his shoulders. I've known you for long time, haven't l, Jerry? Ever since you were a wee chap. Forgive me for say ing it, but you are as stubborn as mule,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-22

Jerry-and your temper, ugh! It was l who sent those violets. They were sent as a peace-offering from you, but if you ever dare to say otherwise, I'u-"
 Jerry didn't wait to hear what would happen to him under adverse circum- stances. He bounded out to Helena's office with an I,-crity that amazed the whole office force and demanded that she should clear her desk for the day.
 There was rapturous making up. and then they had supper together at one of those quiet, delightful little res- taurants where there is charming, dreamy music-made for just such youthful lovers as Jerry and Helena, and over delicate demitasse cups, Helena gave Jerry her promise, pro- vided-well, provided that he would not again give her occasion for quar- rels. And Jerry, having had his lesson. promised.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-22

dreary autumn day. There was no an swcrvto tIe'outburst, the forlorn school room but Te-echoing the words.
 Yes, I just hate it. hate it, hate it, and wish l were homew The last word ended fin a dismal wall.
 Homef How far away it seemed 10 a girl but recently removed from its magic circiei It seemed two years in stead of two weeks since she had smiled brave farewell 10 the group of home faces gathered at the busy station to see her of. Bravely she had blinkcd away a peculiar mistiness, and turned an eI- pectant face soutlrward to the little hill town of Graydou, where she was to teach school.
 What a glamour had always hung around the professioni How eagerly
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-22

play with me as if were a toy in stead of a man of blood and iron and fire and passion. You, little girl, al most half my size and younger than I by a dozen years, can twist fine around your little finger.
 Grille, can't you see how l love you? Every glance, every word, every breath, every beat of my heart seems to say "I love you" Why do you play with me as a spider with fly? You are playing with fire, little girl, and it takes every ounce of my strength and manhood to keep me from taking you in my arms and crush ing you to my heart. can make you love me, little girl; you can not help it ..hen you realize how very great my love is for you, and you can not help
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-22

les his friend, and 1t was only a matter of few hours at the very most until for him the book of human experience would be closed. CuIlodcn's eyes wan dered abseutly mp the winding road that was a continuation of the street until they no longer saw anything material, and his mind went beyond the encircling hills and years into the days when FIiues and he had worked side by side in the greatest center in the land
 Those had been days How the buds that had promised SO much in the insti- tutiou Tn which they had studied togcth- CT had blossJmed and fruited into achievement when Hillcs had come to the hospital for his postgraduate course. No eye or brain had becp so sure, no hand 80 steady, no touch SO delicate, as
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-22
By Contributors

you remember, my darling the last
 time I held you in my arms, heart pressed to heart? The little secret that you told me, how little dreamed that should not be with you, my own Adele, when that promise is to be fulfilled. The future holds great hopes, but, oh, my beloved one, if l could only help you in your pain, how gladly l would do it. Darling, am l worth the sacrifice that you have nobly made? 1 can't believe
 it. But, darling, it is 2 great joy and comfort to think may leave a little one to hear my name if I should pass out of this life, and perhaps little cross some where in France will mark my resting place. But, dear, how thoughtless of
 me to sadden you thus. We will live in
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-22

the brighter hope of future when we sit around our fireplace with faces smil- ing from the lurid flame. Oh, Adele My only love, l pray in all sincerity that such may be our future. Darling, our boys are singing that saddest of all songs, Home, Sweet Home," and we are somewhere in France May we real ize the reuniting in our home. sweet home, above, if our Father choses 10 call me hither. Darling, goodnight, and God keep you Your loving husband,
 HAL
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-22
Contributed by G. T.

Dear Little Girl ot Massachusetts- To- night, darling, as l am sitting by the campfire, l can see your dear sweet face, and those big blue baby eyes, in which l would love
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-22

to gaze and read the true love stored in them. Beautiful little angel of love, l am thinking of the day we met, and can feel your loving arms encircled about my neck, and the touch of your sweet lips as bent down to inspire the first kiss of true love upon them. But,
 alas, it is but a fond memory, to cherish
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-22
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HATE school teach ing xnd-and-far crsl"
 Such was the yer dict pronounced by blue-eyed, dainty lit tie Jessie Thorne from a pile of half corrccted naners one
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-22

and lock in my breast as beautiful and valuable treasure to be kept as a sacred trust.
 Dreams, just dreams of long ago. Dreams can never change the past, You're mine in d-eams until the last. Hearts may break, but you can't take Those golden dreams of long ago.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-22
Contrihnted by A. L. S.

My Little Girl-I just received an or der from my firm asking me to go to their Chicago office to represent them, and am writing to you while waiting for my train. By the time you receive this, I shall be many miles from here. It looks very much to me as if they are trying to get me there permanently to
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-22

but reciprocate. Give me a chance, dear; just say the word and l will come to you. The continent isn't wide enough or the ocean deep enough to keep me from you. My arms ache with the longing to take you to my breast and keep you there, not now but always. Let me try to make you happy, dear. l will love you until the end of time. You are my one thought, awake or asleep. Do not keep me waiting any longer. Good bye and God bless you. Yours faithfully, BOB.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-22

HE little stenogra- phcr was unhappy.
 Anyone could tell that. even though she tried to hide her misery with an at tempt at easy non chalance, and sauCy defiance that delud-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-22

CULLODEN sat by au open window that commanded a view of the little villages only street and thought the years over. Tn an adjoining darkencd room lay Ned Hil-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-22

To increase the supply of oil and fat in Germany the seeds of sunfowers and peoples were more widely sown this year than last year.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-22

Contributed by s. L. c.
 My Darling Wife-How can words convey to you all that l feel and want to say to you, my own, my loved one Do
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-09-18

J. L. Rhoades and family returned
home Sunday after weeks visit in
Scranton, Pa.
Clifton Steele, of Charleston, a gen
eral typewriter doctor and agent is
in this city for few days.
]. A. Viquesney who has been in
White Sulphur Springs on business
came home Sunday.
Bill Hulderman, the famous hotel
man, of East Bend, was in town We'd
nesday.
Tom Sharps, of the Bend River, was
in town Friday on business. Tom is
one of that sections stand pat Repub-
licans.
| Rev. j. w. Richardson, the new NJ.
E. South pastor, preached two SER
mons at the NJ F.. South church Sun
J day to crowded houses.
June Coontz who has been stationed
at Philadelphia in the U. S. Navy,
has been transferred from that place
to San Francisco, Cal.
The Barbour County Improved
Roads office has been moved from the
Luzerne hotel to the Citizens Nation
al Bank Building.
Howard Bennett who has been in
Elkins hospital for hernia for some
time, is home again, able to drive the
Overland.
Tom Bowman, of Charleston, a
member of the Bowman Reality Co.,
was here on business the first of the
week
Mrs. Hattie Rinehart, daughter of
j. D. Hollen, of this city, was oper-
ated upon last week at Buckhannon.
Is reported to be getting along nicely.
= Mr.. Lynn, representative of Brown
lie Smiths carnival, was here this week
looking after booking cornwall for
Belington.
Miss Gladys Polling is here visiting
her grandfather, Dr. Trahern. Miss
Polling has been travelling up North
during the summer but will teach at
Berryburg this winter.
R. Ed. Talbot of Philippi, stopped
here few hours Sunday on his re-
turn from White Sulphur Springs
where he was attending the State
meet of the. Bankers Association.
Layne Rohrbough, of New York
who has been here visiting his mother
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-09-18

A son of Stewart Hollin's, of Phil
ippi, died of appendicitis in the Buck
harmon hospital Wednesday morning.
We are in receipt of the West Vir-
GINA University Bulletin for Septem-
Der which gives some very beautiful
cuts Of our College of Agriculture in
action This is an important depart
ment of the University.
Halter, J. u. Trahern and probably
two score more were nowhere visible
Poor squirrels sure will suffer until
the hunting fever subsidies.
Roy Moore, son of G. R. Moore, OF
iStringtown, has arrived from over
seas in New York City after an abb
sence from home of nearly four years
having seen service in Mexico and
practically all the fighting fronts over
seas. He writes his father that he
drove lead team in New York's
great parade, and is expecting to gel
home in few days.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-09-18

for several days, left here Sunday via
auto for Pittsburg
Robert Jackson and family and
Mr.. Lowther, of Jane Lew, were here
sight seeing Sunday. 1t used to be
common to see Bob here but recently
it is a rare sight.
/ Verne BroadWater, Ralph Halter
and Mrs. Ida B. Halter were at Bob
Johnson's near Kirt, the first of the
week. Ralph and Verne went in
quest of squirrels and got them.
I w. w. Brewer and Mr.. Wamble left
here Monday via auto for Sanford,
m. c., where Mr.. Brewer is located
!, in the employ of the Cumnock Coal
Co., of that place.
w. t. Curry was up in the Valley
! Sunday visiting some of our local
sportsmen who are fishing there. Bill
says the big ones bite grass-hoppers
goodso long, as they are not on a
hook.
! Grant Graham of this city, atten-
ded the X. D. Walker funeral in Fair
mont Sunday. He states there were
40 Knights Templars, 10 33rd degree
Masons and about $50 Blue Lodge
Masons in the funeral procession.
"Shobe" Ware left here this week
for Columbus, Ohio, where he enters
the recruiting department of the U.
S. army, having volunteered at Clarks
burg. Shobe did not get taste of
military life over seas, so he was de-
termined to have some army life.
Frank " Brandon who just recently
purchased the Luzerne Hotel, had ad-
ded new coat of varnish paint and
papering to the inside of the hostelry
and many improvements to the out
side and began to serve meals to the
public Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Cummings and
daughters, Virginia and Elizabeth, Of
Clarksburg, Mr.. and Mrs. R. ]. Payne
and son Frank, Mr.. and Mrs. K. G
Lodge and daughter and Mrs. Emma
Woodford, all of Philippi, motored to
Belington Sunday and spent the day
with Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Mccoy.
Monday saw wholesale exodus OF
the hunting fraternity leaving the
haunts of the city, J. L. Boner, Than
er Griffith, Lyde Kittle, H. B. Shinn
Walter McCloud, L. d. Cook, Ralph
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-09-18
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LOCAL NEWS ITEMS

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 2 -f1FpTtQT7Tpz154
Dorsey Hardin, Of Cove, was here
seeing special friends Sunday.
]. T. Jeffries, of near Morgantown,
was home over Sunday.
R. C. Douglas, of Buckhannon, was
here Saturday night on business.
NJ. l.. Halter has purchased the Mrs.
Mollie Mason residence on Grim Ave.
Mrs. Arch Mikes, of the Planning
Mill Addition, is i'll at this writing.
Miss Gertrude Thiery, of Philadel-
phia, is the guest of Miss Jessie Teter.
Bob" Cade, of Clarksburg, was
here on business Tuesday.
Cattle dealers report serious
slump in the cattle market last week.
A seven year old child, of Jas.
Fishers died at Junior Tuesday. Re-
ported to be case of scarlet fever.
Homer Ball, VIM. Scrimgeour and
l.. l.. Bennett were Philippi visitors
Monday.
Fenton Payne and family, of Elk
was here over Sunday visiting his
son-in-law, H. A Mccoy.
A. A. Lindsey and family, of Hen.
bricks, are here visiting the home OF
c. C. Right.
H V. Viquesney and wife will move
into the steel plant office building al
the foundry in few days.
Okey Polling and wife of New Yorl
City, spent few days visiting rel
atives here the week end
Ed Shobe, of Hambleton, was here
Monday evening in quest of & small
farm.
Dolph Polling, the musical man Of
Elkins, was here Sunday for a few
hours.
Charlie Johnson is official cue-mar
at the pool room during the absence
of ]. l.. Boner.
The Weaver Ball team passed thru
here Wednesday, enroute to Fleming
ton to play game there.
Arthur Bennett and family, of Phil
mi, were here visiting friends Sun
day.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-09-18
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

Miss Maysell Elliott, of Meadow
vile and Miss Myrtle Nestor, of Tacy,
both of the freshman class, spent the
week end at their homes.
Miss Dorothy D. Jones is substi-
tute teacher this week.
Miss Blanche Broadwater was a
guest at chapel Monday.
Rease Woodford went to Huttons-
Vile Tuesday on hunting expedition.
The following Constitutional pro-
gram was rendered Wednesday morn
ing at chapel period in compliance
with the order of Governor Cornwell:
Song, America.
Cornet Solo .......... Holt Right
Talk on the Constitution. :. Supt.
M. P. Boyles..
Vocal Duet -. Misses Terrell and
Pownall.
Song, Star Spangled Banner.
William Streets enrolled Monday as
member of the Freshman class. He
lis returned soldier and knows the
need of an education
The athletics of the school is prog
ressing nicely as is shown by the en-
thusiasm of the football team under
the management of Captain Keyser
A game is scheduled with Broaddus
college for the 26th of September
This will likely be one of the best
games of the season.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-09-18
BELINGTON SCHOOL FAIR
CONTINUED from First Page)

There will be additional prizes
given the club members which IS be-
ing arranged by the county farm
agent Cooper The success OF the
fair will depend on the way you re-
spond. Come and bring an exhibit.
Judges
GRAIN.
Erwin Coonts, Floyd Teter and w.
d. Cooper.
VEGETABLES.
J. E. Keyser, H. B. Shinn and
Frank Shepherd
PASTRY.
Mrs. Dennis, Mrs J. K. Blatchford,
and Mrs H. B. Shinn.
FANCY WORK.
Mrs. Geo. Cain, Mrs. J. E. Keyser
and Mrs. J. w. Strother.
COOKING.
Mrs. Bernard Wilmoth, Mrs. Chas.
Jones, and Mrs Columbus Right.
CANNING.
Mrs. NJ. R. Keyser, Mrs. William
Thornhill and Mrs. Amos Rohrbough.
PAINTING.
Mrs. Frank Thornhill, Mrs. Floyd
Teter and Grover Strother.
POULTRY.
NJ. r. Keyser. Wilson Rector and
George Cain.
RELICS
Monroe Philips, Burton Rohrbough
and Mack Right.
Judges will please report Thursday
evening at s o'clock to arrange their
exhibits. All entries should be made
by Friday at 10 o'clock.
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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-09-18
DEATHS IN WEST VIRGINIA
MINES

The loss of life in the mining in
dustry of the state since 1897 in kill
ed has been as follows:
A total of 1888 of whom 1883 were
killed by falls of slate, 500 by mine
car accidents, 419 by gas explosions,
TOP by explosions of coal dust, 200
were electrocuted and 750 by miscel-
laneous accidents.
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-04
REPUBS BY HOURS OF TALK
BLOCK RAIL FUND; COMPEL
NATION TO RETURN lines
HERE ARE BILLS
THAT DIED WHILE
TIME WAS KILLED

Washington, March 4-Legisla-
ton which failed at this session in
cluded:
The sI,215 100000 army appro-
priation bill with its authorization
for temporary army of $4,000
men after July
The $3.50, 100000 naval appropri-
alton measure authorizing a new
three-year building program. urged
by President Wilson.
The sundry civil bill carrying ap-
preparations totaling about $3.50
100000. including $3.50 100000 for
the merchant marine.
The annual agricultural appro-
priation measure. with S27 100000
The District of Colum bia appro-
priation bill carrying s14 100000.
The reclamation measure to pro-
vide farms for returned soldiers
and sailors.
The oil, coal and mineral land
leasing bill.
The bill designed to enforce nation
wide prohibition
The compromise equal suffrage
amendment
The bill making it unlawful to
display red" flags and the circula-
ton of propaganda favorinE the
overthrow of the government by
force.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-04
FAILURE TO CALL
SESSION MEANS
MEN STAY, CLAIM

Washington. March 4-Senator
Moses of New Hampshire, Republi-
can, issued a statement today de-
Claring failure of President Wilson
10 call an extra session of congress
10 pass. among other measures. the
army appropriation bill. would
mean that nearly one-half million
homes in the United States must
continue to see their sons held for
military service on foreign soil"
1T may be thought improper to
impute motives to the president"
said the statement. but there are
senator's on both sides of the cham
Der who believe that the presidents
logged refusal to summon con-
sress. save when he pleases, is due
to his desire to monopolize the CEN
ter of the international stage and
10 use the megaphone of the Paris
peace conference for presenting
his appeal for a spurious league of
peace"