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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-10-09
SHERIFF LOCATES STILL
Don Smith and Others Arrested

Last week Bob" England was met
in the road by Don Smith and was
told that he must fight. England at
tempted to avoid trouble, but Smith
having an old grudge meant business
and shots were heard; so near did
Smith mean business that England
received two bullet holes thru his hat
and the hair of his head grazed, but
escaped alive He then swore out a
warrant Sunday for the arrest of
Smith, and the Sheriff, E. w. S. Ken
nedy and his deputies, E. A. Barte,
Luke Boyles and others started to find
the offender; the home of Smith,
which is on Sugar Greek, was reached
but no one could be found. A search
was made and several suspicious
things were found-a still in opera
ton was the most curious of all.
This was on hot stove in operation
and producing the goods" of which
J Smith had been suspected. The still
and all the goods" both finished and
unfinished were taken to Philippi I'M
der heavy guard, while the search
of Smith continued Later it was
learned that he had been arrested in
Randolph County, Sunday, on fell
ony charge and for carrying gun,
and will be turned over to the Bar
bour county authorities soon as these
cases are disposed Of Bill" Harris
who has been associating with Don
!, Smith for several months. is under
arrest, and woman, Mrs. Ivy Tu-
sing Gamer by name, who has been
living at the home of Smith, was ar
rested Monday evening in Elkins,
where she had gone to give aid to
Smith.
These charges look pretty serious
on the part of Don Smith, who is
known in this part of the country by
almost everyone; many people have
been fearful of him for several years,
as he has been connected in the past
with some questionable affairs. Pub
lie sentiment at this time is greatly
in favor of giving these charges i'm
mediate attention.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-10-09
TOOK AUTO TIRES FROM GAR
AGE; CAUGHT AT GRAFTON

Two young men, claiming to be I'M
der the influence of liquor broke in
Nand took from the store room Phil
ippi garage, Saturday night, several
auto tires. The owner of taxi at
Grafton had found that his car was
being used by some one at night and
his suspicious caused him to remain
on guard Saturday night and see if
his suspicious could be founded and
to make long story short, they We're,
and the young gentlemen now in the
tolls of the law We're nabbed while in
the act Of returning the car to its
place of keeping.
The young men, Jeffreys and Jones,
hailing from Grafton and Elkins.
claim that they are in no wise iden-
titled with any Of the many robberies
that have taken place in Grafton re-
GENTLY. They admit to having taken
the same auto out on one other occa-
sion before the time that they were
caught.
The Grafton authorities turned the
two men over to Barbour county and
they are now in Jail awaiting hear
| ing, claiming that their act was who'll
ly due to bad whiskey and that they
are not to be classed as common
thieves.
Entrance to the Philippi Garage
was made through the rear window by
forcing it open and when on the in
side the stock room was broken open
and the tires and supposedly other
supplies such as spark plugs were
taken.
After preliminary trial at Grafton
their place was searched and several
other things even down to live chick
ems were found. They were put UNI
der $4,000 bond by the Grafton au-
thorities and then turned over to
Barbour county.--Philippi Republican.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-10-09
ARMY QUARTERMASTER RETAIL
STORES
Government Announcement

WASHINGTON, Oct, 6th-The
War Department opened September
%, 1919, twenty-four retail stores in
which are offered for sale certain
household commodities which are in
cluded in stocks of surplus war ma
terials. Sales will be made both
over the counter and on mail order
Prices have been fixed on each com
modify offered through these stores.
The price fixed includes delivery
charges to any point within the dis
trict. The counter price and the
price of goods delivered to the con-
lsumer are the same.
The United States has been divided
into twenty-four districts, in each of
which store will be located. Resi-
dents of each district must send their
orders to the district stores. Mail
orders must be addressed to the store
in the district in which you reside.
Complete lists of commodities Of
fered for sale by these stores and
prices at which they will be sold will
be displayed in every Post Office and
Sub-Post Office in the United States.
Additional articles will be added to
these lists and prices will be changed
from time to time.
West Virginians get their goods
from Columbus, Ohio, care Of Army
Quartermaster Retail Store.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-10-09

Ben F. Viquesney, the Potato Ex-
pert, who lives near Elkins, was in to
see us recently and reports that he has
his potatoes dug for this year and
has 1900 bushel, mostly of the Late
Rose variety. He says he has already
sold about 200 bushel at SO per bushel
and expects to get that or more for
his whole crop. The farmers in the
Farm Bureau are shipping their po-
'tatoes and receiving $3.50 per bushel
and some of the farmers in the coun-
try are selling at 81 per bushel. The
crop is only about rs per cent this
year OF regular crop and potatoes
will be 81 per bushel in the spring
but $l.50 per bushel now is fair
price for them Enterprise.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-10-09
JOHN CROSS HURT

John Cross had very narrow es-
cape from death Friday when the
huge Kane & Keyser truck, driven by
Bunk Shepherd was passing his
place of business, John attempted to
board it. The old story, he missed
his foothold and fell beneath the
wheels, one Of which passed over a
lower limb and arm. Though the
truck weighs 1000 pounds he escaped
with painful bruises and a badly lac
trated arm. He was taken to Elkins
hospital Saturday but it was found
that no bones were broken, and his
early recovery is anticipated.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-10-09
BELINGT0N DEFEATS ELKINS
HIGH SCHOOL

On last Friday afternoon the Be
lington gridiron warriors journeyed
to Elkins where they met the High
School there for the second time this
season. In the game here the pre-
eeding week the two teams tied TT.
Elkins figured they would have walk
away with the locals this week. They
had parade on the eve of the game
TO make sure their victory.
The Belington boys did not appear
on the field till 4:s0 having been de-
layed by detouring in getting into Ell
kins- After short signal practice,
referee Chisler got Capt. Simon and
Capt. Keyser together and decided on
ten minute quarters. Capt. Keyser
won the toss and Right carried the
ball back to near the center of the
held. BY a series of line bucks and
END runs the Belington boys rushed
the ball to Ellxins own five-yard line
but lost the ball on downs Elkins
carried the ball back to the center Of
the field by the brilliant runs OF
Brown and Simon. The first quarter
resulted in neither team scoring.
The second quarter was harder
fought than the first and near the
close OF that quarter Right put the
pig-skin across on an off-tackle play.
heyser failed to kick goal. Score g.
Q favor Belington.
In the third quarter Right skirted
Elkins' right end in spectacular rim
and placed the ball behind the goal
post. Score 1870. Elkins chose to re-
celve and Keyser kicked the ball
across the goal line and Happy Shinn
fell upon it. This was another touch.
down for Belington but through !
technicality the referee did not allow
the touchdown.
Elklns had now weakened bv the
flerce onslaughter of the Belington-
ties but were offering their strongest
resistance. They tried a forward pass
which was intercepted by Keyser nea,
the center of the field In spectac-
uiar run the Elkins backs were soon
lett behind by the f1eet-footed Kevser
and third touchdown was scored for
lexington. Keyser kicked goal. Final
score 1870 favor Belipgton.
The best ofspiritpreyailed through
out the game and the referee gave
me decisions. The roofing was well
organized but in no instance were the
belIngton players made I'd feel bad
on offensive Keyser and B.. Right
were our chief ground-gainers but or
defensive our line was stone wall
n resistance in which Park Street
inquired IN many plays. Son Boner
inquired in almost every play.
Referee: Chilser.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-10-09
DAUGHTER OF WILL DIcMAN
KILLED IN AUTO WRECK

Mrs. W. c. Ellis, Of Charleston.
daughter Of Will Digman, Of Mont
rose, was killed when the car driven
by her husband plunged over an en-
bankment near Charleston. The body
was brought to her former home at
Montrose for interment. Will Dig
man and mother as well as other rel
atives of the family left here Tues
day to attend the funeral.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-10-09
BELINGroN LECTURE COURSE

The Belington Public Schools will
offer an attractive lecture course this
year. The course will cost more than
any former course ever offered here
but with the fine attendance of last
year we are convinced that Belington
will support better course this year.
The dates and attractions are as
follows:
Oct. 2s-Silent Mora, The Magi-
Ician
Dec. l0-Harry Loose, lecturer of
Chicago.
Jan. 24-The Lombard Duo-Music.
Mar. S0-The Nipple Company
music.
Tickets will be on sale in the near
future at DIR. Graham's Drug store.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-10-09
HURT IN FOOTBALL PRACTICE

Forrnsn Ward, son Of Will Ward
of Peel Tres, suffered broken leg in
football prsctices in college field last
Thursday H-is . compound fracture,
and the bones of the leg protruded
from the flesh The injury came
from q collision with another player.
The injured young man is now in the
Forman hospital Delta.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-10-09
MRS. LENA SLEETH

Mrs. Lena Sleeth, aged Is years,
wife of Raymond Sleeth died Sunday
evening as the result Of a gunshot
wound self inflicted about 10 days
ago. Mrs. Sleeth is survived by her
husband and small child. Funeral
services, followed by interment in
Mapelwood Wednesday morning at
10 o'clock. Inter Mountain.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-10-09

Tuesday was day for minor ac--
cidents in Belington. Floyd f.
Coontz was struck by r. X. Zacher's
bread truck and knocked to 10 IT,,
suffering minor injuries. j. w.
Crises car was struck by car own
ed by Mr.. Holt, of Junior, backing in
to his auto the car was injured and
the occupants much frightened.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-10-09

D. G. Primm, of Pittsburg, is here
visiting his mother.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-10-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred f. Thompson
are spending today in Clarksburg.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-04
MANY THRILLS AT LYRIC
The Unknown Purple" Is Stirring
Melodrama Containing Mystery

A mysterious butler-a lighted cigar,
in the.dark-valuable papers in a safe
"a storm with thunder crashes Of 4
stage-a Jail bird coming back for re
venge-and an innocent child to cast n
soothing influence over the troubled
lives of the others-plus a strange, ufl
canny, gruesome purple ray" to make
folks invisible.
They are all to be found in the new
melodrama, THE Unknown Purple"
which opened last mi ght at the Lyric.
And the first thought that comes to
ones mind is that it was little wonder
the play ran for a solid year in New
York. It has enough thrills to last
most ordinary beings lifetime and
ought to be worth seeing over again at.
least once in order to catch up on few
that were spilled or overlooked during
thes first viewing.
Roland West and Carlyle Moore have
made a melodrama that need not bow
in shame to such iliustr;ous past sue.
cesses as Alias Jimmy Valentine or
the similarly named, Deep Purple 4,
1t is thriller made real and ALWAYS
worth while by its technical stage
craft and its excellent acting. Glarins
improbabilities are forgotten in The
rush of the story and Inconsistencies OF
character are forgiven when such really
out of the ordinary people as George
Probert and Jean Stuart play those
characters. Mr.. Probert handled a diff.
fcult role with discretion and force
gained partially by. slow drawl and
self restraint. Miss Stuart is an ono
ti0nal actress of ability Z
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OF NEW PLAYS TO BOTH THE STAGE AND IT

which it was performed. It is modern
music, but by no mean freakish. 1t
shows n thorough knowledge of all the
resources of composition, and while IL
is descriptive music, 1t is real music
of this type, because il does not at
tempt the impossible in description, nor
go beyond the legitimate bounds Of the
art.
Stravinsky is one of the few moderns
who are not afraid to write real
melody. and his melodies, while indi-
vidual and original, are attractive and
conform closely to the feeling of the
text of the legend.
= He does not by any means disdain
modern dissonances, but the hearer
feels that they are being used for II
purpose, and not simply in an over
strained attempt to tc original. no mat
ter at what cost TO the ears of the au-
dience. The orchestration Ia effective,
but not rich, when compared to that of
Rimsky Korsakoff Of Tschaikowsky. 1t
was beautifully performed In every de-
tail, and was very much the finest piece
Of work from every standpoint that
the orchestra did in the concert.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-04
"s0ME TIME" AT CHESTNUT.
Frank Tinney Scores In Hammer
stein Show Of Theatrical Life

Theatregoers have always liked to
see the workings of the theatre and are
interested in the lives of the players.
"The Gold Diggers," ''The Show Shop"
and 'The Chorus Lady" all told of the
intimate lives of the actors, and so
"Some Time as written by Rida
Johnson Young, with music by Rudolf
Friml, gave the audience at the Chest
nut Street Opera House n glimpse of
the tinseled world la "Maytime"
style of periods. Perhaps it will not be
a novelty to movie fans, for the story
is fashioned not unlike the periods in
the film plays, which come as cut
backs, and the special front curtain is
like that used originally in "Chu Chin
Chow" and permits of the iris" in
and out of the story. of love- versus
career theme, as told by the chief fem
mime star of musical play.
As produced under the personal 'di-
rection of Arthur Hammerstein, the
show is faithfully representative of the
show shops. 1t may be said in all
fairness to the present company as
sembled that, without Frank Tinney,
the production would not have stood
up very well.
This musical play should really be
seen by those who enjoy the sensation
of having hearty laugh, because from
the first to the final curtain there is
much TO touch the risibilities. The old
bagpipe stunt of Mr.. Tinney, who, by
the way, appears in blackface make :
up for only n few minutes, was well
received, as were his gags, about local
people and places. Charles DeHaven
and Fred Nice are unusual dancing
comedians. The chief role of the fem
mime contingent was taken by winsome
Corallin Wade and her vis- "A Wis was
played by Harold Murray. The hit
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-04
MANY LAUGHS AT WALNUT
Abe and Mawruss In Roles Of Movie
Magnates Funnier Than Ever

A laugh minute was recorded at
the Walnut last night, when Abe
Potash and Mawruss Perlmutter, in the
role of moving picture magnates, opened
for weeks run in Business Before
Pleasure"
Jules Jordan, in the role of Potash,
was both human and humorous, and is
supported by cast which held the
theatre in laughter during the entire
performance.
The trials and tribulations of the
movie" business present an excellent
field for the eccentricities and humor-
isms of the quarrelsome partners. The
situations in which the duo find them
selves in the new business had the au-
dience in continual merriment
Lizzie Wilson, as Potash's wife.
shared with him in a natural portrayal
of the types which they impersonated.
Harry First was seen in the role of
Abe's partner.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-04
CROTHERS PLAY PLEASES
"A Little Journey" at AdeIph, En-
tertainina and Well Acted

"A sweet little play said an on
thusiastic young woman.
Isn't it just dear?' commented
her elderly companion.
"a bully, funny show exclaimed a
middle aged man.
''Those characters are real I've met
them on many q trip declared a
broad shouldered travelling salesman.
There you have the impressions of a
varied audience at the opening per
formance last night of Rachel Crothers's $
comedy, "a Little Journey at the
Adelphi-and they are all, no doubt,
Just the ones the author intended to
create.
If there is any one thing in which
Miss Crothers eycels in the way of dra
maturgy it is Characterization. We
were given evidence of this in her de
lightful little comedy, "30 East" which
left town Saturday night to make room
for the newer offering, where there is
further proof This clever playwright
makes little effort to thrill one, nor
does she deal to any great extent in
weighty or complex problems. Rather
does she take little cross sections of
everyday life and present them much as
she finds them. There is nothing new
theatrically in n scene in n Pullman
car of transcontinental fier. but Miss
Crothers has lent the touch of her in
dividuality to the one shown in her
comedy at the Adelphi and that makes it
both interesting and highly amusing.
Into this commonplace gathering she has
deftly woven her little pet philosophy
of life-it was to be found in go
East"-and this is it, One should act
on ones honest impulses and cast con =
ventions to the winds. In other words
don't sham; be real.
In a Little Journey" besides the
Pullman car, Miss Crothers has used a
train wreck and rugged mountain to
straighten out the affairs of weary
New York society girl and a big
hearted, intelligent chap who conducts a
camp for the rejuvenation of down
and -out, despairing men. The story is
deftly and conYincingly told and aided
By the incidental comedy holds the
audience throughout.
Marjorie Davis, as the girl and
Philip Wood, as the ranchman, give
very creditable performances. Comedy
honOrs go to Ethel Martin, as the rich,
vulgar, catty but fundamentally kind
hearted Mrs. Welsh. Others whose work
deserves more than passing mention are
Betty Prescott, in little gem of char
aeterization as a Swedish mother, May
Mortimer, Richard Quilter, Victor
LaSalle, Jack Moore, John II. Dilson,
L.ovipa Lybrand and Alice Keith.
"A Little Journey" should prove
drawing card for those who like light,
interesting entertainment and clever
cheractsN impersonations.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-04
Continuing attractions

GARRTCK-"Look Who's Here, y
musical comedy, featuring Cecil
Lean and Cleo Mayfield. Tuneful
music by Silvio Helm, clever book
by Edward Paulton. Story Of a
gushing, romantic novelist and his
jealous wife.
FORREST-"Angel Face, with
Victor Herbert's newest score and
n book rapid in movement and
fresh in situations by Henry b.
and Robert B. Smith. Mr.. Her
bert has written alluring melodies.
Clever cast, headed by Adele
Rowland and John Il. Young.
SHUBERT-"S Sinbad." Last week.
Winter Garden extravaganza, fea
turing Al Jolson, Kitty Doner,
Farber Sisters and big chorus.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-04
Mae Desmond Scores

Last night at the Orpheum Mae
Desmond won warm approval for
her very human acting as Tessibel
in the romance of the fisher folk of
Storm Country" capably presented by
the Mae Desmond Players. Rupert
Hughes, who dramatized Grace Whites
story, has blended comedy, romance,
melodrama and tragedy into an inter-
esting and entertaining play.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-04
Minstrels Travesty Profiteering

That screamingly funny travesty,
"The Profteering Landlords, met with
such hearty approval last week that it
holds over at Dumont's. This satire is
"al in fun" and has n strong appeal
to those who have been made victims
of the profiteering landlord. The bill
is varied with new songs and jests as
sadly and Emmet Welch appeared in
livelv offerings.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-04

made by Ida May Chadwick was well
earned and her hard sole buck dance
recalled days when this was all the
style. The large ensemble of players
gave creditable performance and the
beauty of the scenes was made possible
by appropriate lightings.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-04

Something novel in the way of bur
lesque is given Casino patrons by Rose
Sydell's London Relies" Chester
Nelson and Martha Richards. who take
the leading parts, are supported by an
able company. '"rhc London Bellies
an old company which has been a fav-
orite with burlcsque fans for years. has
and has changed its material consider
| ably
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-04
BURLESoUE BILLS
Butterflies Of Broadway" at Peo
ples-Other Good Shows

Butterflies Of broadway" was pre- 70
sented last evening Mt the Peoples The p
atre by Sam Howc's Big Show Com
pany, which lived up to the name. 1t is
jazzy musical comedy in two acts and
five scenes. Twelve new songs were
introduced during the show.
The excellent principals were Harry
Cooper. Sam Howard. Helen Tarr,
Hattie Bcall, Matt Kennedy, Florence
Mascot and Gus FLAG, all well known
on the wheel"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-04

Max Fields. Hebrew comedian, is
the star with THE Sweetie Sweet
Girls" at the Trocadero this week.
Fields is as funny as ever. and has
Frank Aderson, a laughable Celt, as
his running mate. The cast is one of
the biggest in burlesQuc and so is the
chorus.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-04

"The Grown Up Babies babble and
coo after fashion that's highly en-
tertaining at the Trocadero. The com
pany presents a variety of novelties
Bobbie Wilson and Jack Callahan
comedians of note. kept the audience
amused with an assortment of fun
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-04
KNICKERR0CkER- The

OCKER-The story Of
how an INSCRIPTIONS woman brings
misery into the lives of three army of
iicers is interestingly told in Sacred
silence the photoplay attraction. \
lively sunshine comedy gives laughs a
plenty aud an interesting news daily
rounds out the picture fare. In addi
tion there are six good vaudeville acts.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-04

GLOBE-F'rancis Murphy. monolo
gist, with plenty of up to date material
and his ever jovial personality. heads
the bill. The musical comedy tabloid
"Hcllo. Judge shares honors. 1t has
tinkling music. pretty girls and infec
tious humor. Nevins and Gordon. with
clever skit; ''Some. Bull with
Johnny Maris; the Three O'Connor
Sisters. aud Nolan and Nolan. jug
glers, are among the other attractive
acts.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-04
WILLIAM PENN-Bobby Hea

WILLIAM Penn Bobby Heath,
phatic hit. lie is as much Philadc
phia institution rs City Hall, and hi-
seXtet of bathing girls is nifty and al
Turing. Sheridan Kelly has good
bicycle act, and Allen and Lee add
as much confection in the form of
melody and dance as any one might
IL
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-11-04

NJX0N-Eddie Heron, who will be
remembered as the original Hi HoIler
Of way Down East" presents "The
Travelling Man, lively sketch which
touches intimately with the life of men
who roam from place TO place. jim
Brown and Belle Jackson, in AT the
Training Quarters, have opportunities
for athletic comedy. Gillette's monkeys
scored an emnhatic hit.