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Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-30

Az miles from Ell Centre; $3.50 per
acre. See II. II. Slaughter, Princess
Hotel.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-30

Regular Frid"v noon lunch at he
Elks' Club.-Adv. +
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-30

FOR SALE - ONE Niece RMICK
thresher with engine attached; one
Jenkins stacker; also used hog fencing
in good order. Box SOC Calexico car
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-30

WANTED--A MAN FOR Ell CENTRIC
and one for Calcxico. Permanent
position. Salary ard commission.
Room "a, Security Bank Bldg, Ei
Centre, Cal.
VANTED-NAN WITH FAMILY ON
ranch; good house, steady work,
good ages. See Mrs. Gresham,
Narncy Bros, Grocery Dept.
ANTED-FLDERLY MAN TO DO
general work on small ranch. Call
113W1.
WANTED-OFFlCE BOY, MUST BE
16 years OF age. Permanent en-
ployment with good future assured
Must furnish references. California
Central Creameries.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-30

FOR SALE-FORD TOURING. GOOD
mechanically, new seat and top,
good paint, two new Bood tires, one
almost new Norfolk and one extra
tire, shock abSOrberS, Willard battery,
Stromberg carburetor. Call after GOO
at 1856 North Eighth st.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-06-30

FOR SALE-A-1 DAIRY WITH LEASE
cheap. Health failing, must get out
c. S. Hoff, 2 1-2 miles east
Phoenix tribune., 1920-09-11

rights office, the suspicion OF ValoisI
that the murdered man was not Cav
endish, and. finally, the conversation
overheard in Steinway's. the torn tel
egram, and the meeting between Ce-
leste La Rue and Enright.
When she had finished Westcott sat,
chin in hand, turning the evidence
over in his mind. do you believe
Frederick Cavendish is deadT he
asked suddenly.
Eyes"
Westcott struck his hand down on
the rock, his eyes glowing dangerously.
"Well, 1 don'tw he exclaimed. ii
believe he is alivei My theory is that
this was all carefully arranged, but
that circumstances compelled them to
act quickly and before they were
entirely ready. Two unexpected oc-
currence hurried them into action"
She leaned forward, stirred by his
earnestness.
"WhatY'
"The quarrel in the restaurant, lead
ing to the making of the WILL" he an
swered gravely, "and my telegram.
The two things f1t together exactly.
He must have received my first mes
sage that same night. In my judg-
ment, he was glad of some excuse to
leave New York and determined to
take the first train west. His quarrel
with John, coupled with his disgust
of the company he kept caused him
to draw up this will hurriedly. He
left the club intending to pack up and
take the first train"
"And was killed before he could do
soY'
Possibly; but if the dead man had
no scar on his chest he was not Fred
erick Cavendish; he was an impostor;
some poor victim deliberately substi-
tuted because of his facial resem-
blance. My belief is that Fred re-
turned to his apartments, took what
money he required, packed his valise
and departed without word to any
one. He often did things like that
hastily, on the spur of the moment"
'But what happened afterward?"
"The rest is all theory. 1 do not
know, but I'll make guess. In some
way the conspirators learned what
had occurred, but not in time to in
tercept his departure; yet they had
everything ready for action, and real
lied this was the opportunity. Fred
erick had disappeared leaving no trace
behind; they could attend to him
later intercept him, perhaps Waitl
Keep still. There comes the carriage
from the train"
He drew her back into the denser
underground and they looked out
through the leaves to where the road
circled in toward the bridge. The hoof-
beats of horses alone broke the ST.
lence.
Phoenix tribune., 1920-09-11

oriental sidled noiselessly across the
floor and paused beside him.
''Zis Meester Vest-c-ott?" ne asked
softly.
"That's my name, John; what is it?"
The messenger shook a folded paper
out of his sleeve, thrust it into the
others hand hastily, and, with hur-
ried glance about, started to glide
away as silently as he had come. He
vanished into the dark hall, and there
was the faint clatter of his shoes on
TIE stairs.
Westcott, fully aroused, cast his
glance about the deserted room, and
unfolded the paper which had been
left in his fingers. His eyes took in
the few penciled words instantly.
'Do not be angry. I had the best
of reasons. Meet me near the lower
bridge at three o'clock. Very impor-
tant. S. D."
He read the lines over again, his
lips emitting a low whistle, his eyes
darkening with sudden appreciation.
It had been a trick. then, bit of play
acting But had it? Was not this
rather the real fraud-this sudden
change of heart. This note might
ave sinister purpose; be intended
Phoenix tribune., 1920-09-11
QUILL PUSHERS OF
CHICAGO MANIFEST
INTEREST IN CHURCH
lBy Aggociated Negro Press

(By Associated Negro Press)
Chicago, Sept. 9.-Rev. DR.. H. E.
Stewart, pastor of Quinn Chapel, A.
M. E. church, one of the largest in the
city, conducted a series of special
services during the month of August
to create interest in church attend
Phoenix tribune., 1920-09-11

ance. On the last Sunday, night the
services were turned over to the news
paper men of the city for the purpose
of establishing closer relations be-
tween pulpit and press. w. C. Linton,
editor of the Chicago Whip, acted as
chairman, and the principal addresses
were made ty Nahum Daniel Brasch-
er, editor in chief of the Associated
Negro Press, and B. W. Fits, editor
of the Chicago Searchlight, who start
ed the vice crusade on the South Side
which has been taken up by all news
papers, including daily, and legal au-
thorities.
Phoenix tribune., 1920-09-11

Fiume is no better off now than the
rest of the world. The inhabitants
are experiencing the pinch of food
shortages and profiteering prices.
Phoenix tribune., 1920-09-11

The STRANGE CASE OF CAVENDISH


Mr.. Westcott, that l choose my own
friends, and am perfectly competent
to defend my own character. This
closes our cquaintanceship."
She moved about the end of the
table and touched Beaton's sleeve
with her fingers.
would you escort me to the foot OF
the stairsT she asked, her voice
softening. I'VE will leave this bellig-
erent individual to his own company"
Neither of them glanced back, the
girl still speaking as they disappeared,
but Westcott turned in his chair to
watch them cross the room. He had
no sense of anger, no desire to retail
ate, but he felt dazed and as though
the whole world was suddenly turned
upside down. So she really belonged
with that outfit, did she? Well, it
was good joke on him.
Before he finished his meal his mood
had changed to tolerant amusement.
That the girl had deliberately deceived
him was plain enough, revealed now
in both her manner and words. 1t
was clear she really belonged to the
Lacy crowd, and had no more use for
him.
He could scarcely comprehend the
situation; how girl of her apparent
refinement an6 gentility could ever be
attracted by rough, brutal type such
as Ned Beaton so evidently was. There
surely must be some other cause draw
ing them together. Yet, whatever it
was, there was no doubt but that he
had been very properly snubbed. Her
words stung: yet it was the manner
in which she had looked at him and
swept past at Beaton's side which hurt
the most. Oh, well, an enemy more
or less made small difference in his
life; he would laugh at it and forget.
She had made her choice of compan-
ionship, and it was just as well, prob
ably, that the affair had gone no fur
ther before he discovered the sort of
girl she really was.
Westcott reached this decision and
the outer office at the same time ex-
changed a careless word or two with
Timmons, and finally purchased ci-
gar and retired to one corner to Pc
ruse an old newspaper. 1t was not so
easy to read, however, for the news
failed to interest or keep his mind
from wandering widely.
Who was this Beaton, and what
connection could be have with Bill
Lacy's gang? The row last night had
revealed a mutual interest between
the men, but what was it's nature?
Lacy's purpose he believed he under
| stood to some eXtent-a claim that it
was an extension of the La Rosita
vein which Westcott had tapped in his
recent discovery. But he had no per-
sonal fear of Lacy; not, at least, if
he could once get the backing of Cav
endish's money. But these other
people-Beaton, Miss Donovan, and
still another expected to arrive soon
from the East-how were they con-
nected with the deal?
He was so deeply engrossed in these
thoughts that he remained unaware
that Timmons had left the Office, or
! that the Chinese man-Of-all-wOrk had
silently tiptoed down the stairs and
was cautiously peering in through the
open doorway to make sure the coast
was clear. Assured as to this, the willy
Phoenix tribune., 1920-09-11
CHAPTER VI.
Viewed From Both Sides.

Viewed From Both Sides.
The carriage emerged into full view.
Beside the driver it contained three
passengers-Beaton on the front seat,
his face turned backward toward the
two behind, man and woman.
The girl seized Westcott's arm
while she directed his gaze with her
free hand. "Look I" she cried. "The
woman is La Rue. And the man-theI
man is Enrighti He is the lawyer 1
told you of, the one whose hand is not
clear in this affair. And he is here ="
"Goodw Westcott exclaimed. 'T'mI
glad they're both here. 1t means that
there will be more to observe, and it
means that there will be action-and
that, too, quick! They are out here
for definite purpose which must soon
be disclosed. And, Miss Donovan, II
may be a little rock-worn and little
bit out of style, but 1 think their pres
ence here has something to do with
the whereabouts of Fred Cavendish."
The girl looked straight into his
honest, clear eyes. His remark
opened a vast field for speculation.
"You think he is alive, then?' she said
earnestly. 1T is an interesting hy-
pothesiS. Perhaps-perhaps he may
be in this neighborhood, even. And
that" she added, her Irish eyes alight,
would be more interesting STILL"
Il hadn't finished. my argument
when that carriage appeared" West
colt answered. "Do you remember?
Well, that might be the answer.
Beaton has been in this neigfborhood
ever since about the time of that mur-
der In New York. Nobody knows
what his business is, but he is hand
in-glove with Bill Lacy and his gang.
Lacy, besides running a saloon, pre-
tends to be a mining speculator, but
it is my opinion there is nothing he
wouldn't do for money, if he consid-
cred the game safe. And now, with
everything quiet in the East, and no
thought that there is any suspicion re-
naming, Beaton sends for the woman
to Join him here. Why? Because
there is some job to be done too big
for him to tackle alone. He's merely
a gunman; he can do the strong-arm
stuff, all right, but lacks brains. There
is problem out here requiring lit
tie intellect; and it is my guess it is
how to dispose of Cavendish until they
can get away safely with the swag."
II wonder how this was ever planned
Out-if it be true?p
'It must have originated-in some cum
ming, criminal brain," he admitted
thoughtfully. "Not Beaton's, surely );
and, while she is probably much
brighter, am inclined to think the
girl is merely acting under orders.
There is somebody connected with
this scheme higher up-a master Grim
inal."
Miss Donovan was no fool; newspa-
per work had taught her to suspect
men of intellect and that nothing,
however wicked. low or depraved, was
beyond them.
"Enrightw she said definitely. "Ob.
viously now. I've thought so from the
first. But always he worked so care
fully, SO guardedly, that sometimes ]
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-05-13
Attention!

Attention!
If you have not received a state
ment of your paper subscription, call
for it. This week, we aimed to put
in every subscribers hands state
ment Of the subscription account.
Hereafter, the policy of paid in
Advance viii be strictly adhered to.
The burden of carrying overdue sub
scriBers has been too great fer US,
and as newspaper is at such unheard
of prices today, we cannot waste .
single paper, even soiled papers are
being sent out that in the past were
consigned to the waste basket.
When every subscriber does his or
her part in keeping paid in advance,
then the burden is lightened. We
want the renewal Of every one, and
all the new ones We can get. Won't
you help that much7
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-05-13

Miss Nellie Cofffnan was Pitts
burg visitor last week.
Miss Gail Teter spent the week end
in Philippi.
George Coffman of Elkins, spent
Tuesday at his home here.
Mr.. M. Fitzwater and Miss Miriam
Norris, of Elkins, motored to Being
ton Friday,
Miss Jessie Snodgrass of Elkins,
was the guest of Miss Sevva Wilmoth
from Friday until Sunday.
Mrs. Harry Griffin who has been
the guest of relatives here, returned
to her home in Lafayette, La, Tues
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Robinson and
Mr.. and Mrs. Nevin Wetzel motored
to Huttonsville Saturday evening and
spent Sunday with Mrs. Rissa Hutton.
A. j. Rinehart returned Friday
night from Cove district where he had
been campaigning. He is circulating
in other parts of the county to-day.
Mrs. Frank Thornhill entertained a
few of her friends at dinner party
at the Luzerne Hotel on Tuesday May
9TH. Those present were: Mrs. Har-
ry Griffin, of Lafayette, La, Mrs
George Griffin, Mrs. Walter Coffman
of Grafton, Misses Gail Teter, zeta
Teter, Sevva Wilmoth and Lulu Coff-
man.
Howard Grant and R. E. Chrislip
of Philippi, were here Tuesday eve
ming on business.
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NOT THE STEWART


The announcement of the withdraw
al from the race for commissioner Of
agriculture of John w Stewart Of
Martinsburg, may be confusing
and may do an injustic to Agricultur-
al Commissioner James II Stewart
who is a candidate for denomination.
Mr., John w. Stewart Of Martinsburg,
was candidate for the Democratic
nomination for commissioner of agri-
culture. He is of different politics,
from a different county and is an en-
tirely different individual from popu-
lar commissioner Of agriculture who
is candidate to succeed himself, and
who is making very active and ag-
gressive campaign for that purpose.
The similarity of the names was an
unusual coincidence. Commissioner
Stewards friends desire to have it
known that he is very much in the
race and expects to be renominated
and elected.-The Wheeling Intelli-
gencer.
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RAT HOLLOW NEWS
(Belington Route p

We are having nice weather at this
writing. sSa
Mr.. Philip Wagner is working on
Henry Thorn's sawmill. Philip is
building his shanty near Waretown.
He is expecting R. NJ. Coontx to do
his cooking -
w. H. Wagner was calling on H.
D. Cade one day last week.
Min Shomo is about done blowing
He says it won't be long until he will
be wiping sweat off Of his wiskers en-
stead of frost.
Miss Rachle Coontz was calling on
Mat Polling last week.
T.. O. Thacker was calling on Geo
ge Wiseman last week.
w. H. Laden purchased fine car
last week, also Willie Taylor purchas-
ed a fine Maxwell car.
Mr. R. H. Taylor is on the sick list
at this writing.
P. T. REGISTER made a flying trip
to Belington in his new Maxwell car
last week. He says it is an old mode
but it is a good one.
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ENTERTAINED

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Thornhill en-
tertained on Tuesday evening from
$3.50 to IL, honoring their guest. Mrs.
Harry l.. Griffin. The evening was
pleasantly spent and at seasonable
hour the hostess, assisted by Mrs
George Griffin, served delicious re-
freshments.
Those present were: Mrs. Harry l.
Griffin, Of Lafayette, La, Mr.. George
Coffman of Elkins, Mr.. and Mrs. W
w. Thomas, Mr.. and Mrs. w W.
Brewer, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Nc
Cloud, Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Pohrbough
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Tliornhill, Mr.
and Mrs. Nevin Wetzel, Mr.. and Mrs
M. R. Keyser; Misses NJ. E. Clothier
Nellie Coffman and Sevva Wilmoth.
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DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES.

Barbour
all influence Of
in ballot
every given
regardless power of
opinions opposed to the rule of from
of
white
believer Equality Justice and shall
did candidate
liked he would
the ranks this class
to
from the fields of labor
foursqu be
given Barbour County
hundred five days of the
battle ballots
May 25 1920
opposed politics n all its
Yoursfo a fight,
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Family All Well?
HOWARD PRICE.

When Your Friends Ask That, Can
You Always Say Yes?
PEPTO- M ANGAN BUILDS RED
BLOOD
The Happy Family Is the One Where
Everybody Has Red Blooded
Health
Children should not be pale and
wan. Women should not be tired,
weak and blue. Young girls. should
not be saliow, listless and anemic.
Men should not feel-run down and
poorly.
Poor health and lack Of vitality are
often merely the result Of impoverish-
ed blood.
GUIDES Pepto-M angan is for people
whose bodies suffer from lack Of prop
err blood nourishment. Pepto- Mangan
enriches the blood and increases the
number of healthy red blood cells,
which are SO necessary to carry the
proper nourishment, vigorousness,
and strength to every part Of the
body.
It contains the very properties that
are 50 sorely needed to build UP thin.
watery blood. Physicians call If the
Red Blood Builder,
For your convenience Pepto-Man-
gan is prepared in two forms, liquid
and tablet. Both contain exactly the
same medicinal value.
Insist on the genuine Pepto- Man
gan. r. be sure you are buying the
genuine Pepto-M angan, ask your
druggist for "Gude's." And be sure
the name Guides" is on the package.
Advertisement.
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RATS DIE,

so do mice, once they eat RAT-SNAP.
And they leave no odor behind.
Don't take our word for it-try a
package. Cats and dogs won't touch
it. Rats pass up all foods to get
RAT SNAP Three sizes.
Csc. size Il cake) enought for Pan
try, Kitchen or Cellar.
soc. size e cakes) for Chicken
House, coops or small buildings.
s1.00 size 6 cakes) enough for all
farm and out-buildings, storage
buildings, or factory buildings.
Sold and guaranteed by
GRANT GRAHAM,
GEO. B. SKIDMORE,
SCRIMGEOUR BROS.
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bour County, West Virginia, and by
publishing for at least three weeks
preceding said hearing in the Beling-
ton Progressive, newspaper printed
in the City Of Belington and by post
ing at least three copies of the said
order in three public places in said
City Of Belington.
A copy from the record, regular
meetingheld the 6th dag Of May 1920
FRED II. THOMPSON, Recorder,
City Of Belington.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-05-13
NOTICE

The fourth anniversary of the
Duff Street United Brethren Church,
Clarksburg, w, Va. will be observed
May 10, 1920. Bishop W. M. Belg.
D. d., L. L. D., will preside.
The roads leading to Clarksburg
are in splendid shape for automobiles.
Bishop Bell Says w. j. Bryan is
the leading orator Of the day
Reader you viii have an opportunity
to hear this great preacher and or
ator May IS. A cordial invitation
is extended to all
OLIVER STONEKING, Pastor.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-05-13
Il Never Knew You Could Keep Rats
Out of a Butcher Shop"

What Ralph Watkins says: Zig
ured rats around store had enough to
feed on; wouldn't touch anything sus-
picious. Heard about RAT-SNAP,
gave it a trial Results were wonder
full. Cleaned all rats out in ten days.
Dogs about store night and day never
touch RAT SNAP" Three sizes, 25c
soc, $1.00. Sold and guaranteed by
G. b. SKIDMORE,
S1RIMGEOUR BROS.
GRANT GRAHAM.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-05-13
vIoDA E. GEORGE.

A. Yeager and H. D. Streets of
Chestnut Flat, were here Tuesday.
Rev. John Mckenzie of Philippi was
here Tuesday for awhile.
G. j. Stalnaker and Doc Rohr-
bough, two of Belington's profession
al anglers, returned Tuesday night
from a fishing trip on Otter Fork of
Cheat, with catch of 70 fine trout.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-05-13
j. A. VIQUESNEY
j. H. L. GAMER
G. j. STALNAKER
COMMITTEE

The above report in writing Of the
Street Committee asking that action
be taken to close the said streets and
alleys as are therein specifically set
out and to make said changes in Grim
Avenue. and tos open up street from
Merrill Street to Goodloe Street in lieu
of the said Walnut Avenue and Locust
Avenue as same are now located.
On motion of Fred E. Thompson,
seconded by T. E. Williamson the re-
port Of said Committee is hereby adj
opted and spread upon the minutes
and made Ia part thereof and ~ Az
pearing to the Council that the inter
est of the said City Of B41fngton may
be best promoted and Conserved BY
the discontinuance of the said streets
and alleys and by the changes in said
streets as therein set out, and in con-
sideration of same the 9th day of
May, 1920 is hereby fixed for the fin
al hearing of the said question as to
whether or not the said streets and
alleys should be closed and of the
said changes made in the streets as
aforesaid; the said hearing to begin
at 8 o'clock, p. M, and Ellsworth Will
son, John A. Robinson and George E.
Cain, citizens of the City of Beling-
ton, who are not members of the
Councilan who haveno interest in the
Belington Industrial Company, are
hereby appointed as said Committee
to go upon the grounds and view the
said streets and alleys proposed to be
closed and to make survey of the
changes to be made in said streets
and make their report in writing to
this Council as to whether or not the
public interest Of the City of Beling
ton viii be best promoted and con-
served and whether in tkeir opinion
any, and if any, what inconyeniences
would result in the disseminating Of
the said streets and alleys.
# IS further ordered that the no
tice Of said hearing shall be given ia
posting a copy Of this order at the
front door Of the Court House of Bar
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-05-13
Found Seven Rats Dead in Bin
Next Morning"

Robert Woodruff says: my prem
ises were infested with rats. | tried
on friends recommend
tioa. Next morning found seven
dead rats in bin, two near feed box,
three in stall. Found large number
RAT SNAP drys them up. Best thing
since No smell from dead rats
I have ever used Three sizes, 25c,
soc. $1.00. Sold and guarantees BY
G. B. SKIDMORE.
SCRIAGE0UR BROS,
GRANT GRAHAM.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-05-13

!. Hannah Coontz widow of Henry
ltz Sr. died at the home of Rob
WI in Grafton at an advanced age.
remains were brought here Tues
and taken to Lambert Chapel
|nterment. Mrs Coontz was well
IN ito many people of this county
leaves a host Of friends and relat-
| to mourn her loss. Her maiden
( was Boner being a sister to D.
|nd Newton Boner who are all
known here.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-05-13

Clarksburg; Isaac Golden was SER
iously injured here when clutch
lever at local brick works suddenly
flew back and hit him in the jaw
Practically every tooth in his head
was knocked out and his jaw shatter-
Cincinnati Fost.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-05-13
A SURPRISING MISTAKE

/ wish to call attention to the peo-
pie, of a false report, recently print
ed in The Philippi Republican saying
that Miss Octava Moore and Mr.. John
Will of Barbour County, were united
in the Holy Bonds of Matrimony.
OCTAVA MOORE.
(Adv.)
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And There. Wasn't the Slightest
SnelI From Dead Rats"

n Writes John Simpkins, farmer Of
Annandale. N. J. "Rats we're cost
ing me hundreds yearly; tried dogs,
ferrets, poison, could not get rid of
them. Bought $1.O0 pkg. of RAT
SNAP Is cakes. Used half, not a
live rat since. Dead ones aplenty. !
like RAT-SNAP because after killing
rats it dries them up--leaves no
smell" Three sizes, 25c, SOC, $1.00.
Sold and guaranteed by
G. b. SKIDMORE,
SCRIMGEOUR BROS,
GRANT GRAHAM.