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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-06-17
PREDICTS FAMINE In
FOUR OR FIVE YEARS

London, June possibilities Of
a world famine in 1924 are foreshad-
owed by Sir w Beveridge director Of
the London School of Economics and
Political Science.
Exhausting Investigations which he
has just completed show that at i'm
terVals of between fifteen and sixteen
years weather crisis extending ov-
err two or three years occurs which
first destroys the, crops of the coun-.
tries that need rain by withholding it,
and then the crops Of the countries
which desire dry weather by sending
excessive rains. The drought usually
precedes the deluge, making dearth in
India come Immediately before dearth
in North America and England
The experience Of three centuries,
he says, warns us to prepare for the
probability that one or more of the
dearth 1924, 1926 and 1926 may be
marked by the most unreasonable
weather diminishing the yield of har-
vests, increasing food prices and
possibly producing famines.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-06-17
CARS SISTER STARVING

Belgrade, Serbia CARRIED in tat
tered ermine cloak, priceless once
but now so weather beaten and worn
as to be utterly worthless, the Grand
Duchess Olga, sister of the last Gar
OF Russia has been among the thou
sands of refugees seeking the aid of
the American Red Cross here. Hat
less her gloves in twisted rage, her
shoes broken out and her purse emp
ty, the Grand Duchess stepped from a
crowded refugee train at the Bel
grade station. When steaming
plate Of soup from the American Red
Cross food kitchen was handed her.
she ate it ravenously and remarked:
1T is week since / have had so
much food at one time"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-06-17
WHEELING GROCER is ARREST
ED ON CHARGE PROFITTEERING

Wheeling, w. Va, June TO-
Charged with selling 1000 pounds of
sugar at over 30 cents a pound w'nh
he had purchased at 20 cents, Ralph
Terrell, head of the Neil Wholesale
Grocery Company, Of this city WIS
arrested today on warrants worn out
by John B. Wilson representative of
the federal department Of justice
The warrant charges violation of the
Lever food control act Terrell was
released under bond pending action at
the next term of the United States
Court for the northern district of
West Virginia. This is the first prof
iteering prosecution by the federal au-
thorities in Wheeling
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-06-17
MRS. ]. H. RoHRRAuGH

Those of our readers who knew her
will be surprised and deeply grieved
to hear that Mrs. ] H. Rohrbaugh
died in Baltimore hospital and was
brought to this city on Tuesday
nights train and laid to rest in the
city cemetery yesterday morning at 8
o'clock.
Prof. Rohrbaugh lived here for a
number of years and taught in the
local high school and in the schools
of the adjoining towns, and during
their residence here Mrs. Rohrbaugh
made many warm friends, who will
learn of her death with sincere regret.
Deceased was Miss Sipes, of Bar
bour county before her marriage. She
leaves besides her husband three chill
drn to mourn her death. She was
about forty-three years of age.
The family have lived for some
time at Berkeley Springs. She had
been operated upon at Cumberland
hospital for gall stones and in March
went 70 Baltimore and was still there
when she died
The befeaved husband and children
have the sincere sympathy of their
host Of friends here. Tucker Demo-
erat
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-06-17
THE SALVATION ARMY

You've heard this before, "A man
may be down, but he's never out"
M. E. Rockwell, representative of
the Salvation Army is here this week
In the interest of the Salvation Ar
my's Home Service Fund Campaign
Mr.. ROCKWELL conducted meeting
at the M. E. Church, Wednesday night
at which Rev. F. r. Cartwright pre-
scented an outline of the excellent and
unseliish work being done by this or
ganization. A convalscing squad was
organized for this city
barbour county's quota is $1100 and
as lexington has always done it's share
IN all progressive work it is hoped
that the allotment will be speedily
and fully met
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-06-17
PROGRESSIVE TO
RUN DAILY PAPER
During Chautauqua Week---Full Lease
of Associated Press Wire News
To Be Eight Pages Daily.

The Belington Progressive will run
an eight-page daily paper during the
week of the Chautauqua from June
goth to July 9Th. This is going to
be the biggest daily that Belington
has ever had. Arrangements are now
being made with the Associated Press
wire news in which we expect to be
ahead of any other daily that reaches
any where in Barbour county. The
edition will come out each evening at
4 o'clock having the news in it re-
ceived all the day up to o'clock. Ar
rangement will be made to get the
papers distributed all over the coun-
ty by 6 o'clock. Solicitors will be
sent out next week for subscriptions.
The price is 25c for the week, so be
on the lockout for the. solicitor and
get your paper There will also be-
solicitors out for advertising. SO
get ready Mr.. Merchant and write
your ad.
This issue is not only to boost the
Chautauqua but is to boost Belington
and Barbour county as we'll
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-06-17
WEATHER & CROP CONDITIONS

Warm weather prevailed after We'd
nesday, with abundant sunshine adm
scattered thundershowers. A gener-
al and soaking rain is now needed in
many districts, especially over the
central counties.
Corn made rapid growth and is in
good condition in many localities, al
though poor in some. The cultiva-
ton of corn was general during the
week. Wheat is heading in many
districts and made satisfactor growth,
but is thin and heading low, as a rule.
Oats areneeding rain. Early pots
toes are in bloom and are looking
good Peaches are are fair to good in
the fruit growing counties. Straw
berries are good. Some early cher
ries have been picked The conditions
have been favorable for blackberries.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-06-17
Is CANDIDATES UP FOR
CHOICE OF DEMOCR

New York, June 14th-With doz.
en- or more avowed aspirants for the
Democratic Presidential nomination
in the field, the final selections seen
as much guess work as were those at
Chicago.
In addition to Others. the following
candidates will be presented to the
convention:
Governor James M. Cox, of Ohio
Governor Edward /. Edwards of New
Jersey; Attorney General A. Mitchell
Palmer, of Pennsylvania; Vice-Presi-
dent Thomas R. Marshall, of Indiana
Secretary of Agriculture Edward 7 !.
Meredith of Iowa; James w. Gerard
and William G. McAdoo, of New
York; William j. Bryan and Senator
Gilbert NJ. Hitchcock of Nebraska
Senator Furnifold M. Simmond, of
North Carolina; Senator Robert L..
Owen, of Oklahoma, and Senator
Carter Glass of Virginia.
OuAtS Stlii ttilllh tidt III q uSeiu-
lock President Wilson if his health
improves, may attempt third-term
coup. This, however is regarded as
extremely doubtful.
Up to date William G. McAdoo has
been openly pledged sixty-four of the
one thousand and ninety-two dele
gates to the convention.
Seven hundred and twenty-eight
are required for a nomination. The
White House group assuming that
the President does not reenter the
field must get the vote of the entire
626 uninstructed delegates and thir-
ty-eight more to clinch McAdoo's
nomination.
The job of the anti-Administration
combine headed by hackers of Cover
nor Cox and Governor Edwards is to
hold three hundred and sixty-fve or
more delegates against the "heir APP
parent as many insist on calling Mr..
McAdoo.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-06-17
HARPERTowN ITEMS

This nice little town is one mile out
of Elkins, partly lying inside the corr
poration and has two general stores, a
hall school and church.
| was sorry to read of the death of
Uncle Frederick Booth. / have when
was a young man, eaten many good
meals in this good home and enjoyed
listening to old time events told by
this good old man.
Mrs. Mallory Weese lately received
bad burn.
Miss Catherine Hart, of Mabie,
came mere Sunday to visit her grand
mother Logan.
Calvin Hart was down from Hazel
wood Sunday. He is an old confeder-
ate artilleryman.
Some good property is for sale in
orr town.
A good brick garage is completed
in Harpertown, the first brick build
ing in the town. Del Gamer, the noted
ball player, is the owner.
Wellington Rowan, Democratic
nominee for legislature was in town
Saturday night.
Four candidates live in our town.
Our school with Mrs. Cora Daniels
teacher closed Tuesday.
| enjoyed a business trip to Philip
pi Saturday and while there was
pleased to see DR.. Bosworth. At
hough eighty-three years old is doing
office practice and in good health.
also saw DIR. Chenoweth he and / are
cousins, also took supper in the kind
home of Aunt Frances Chenoweth.
James Gum has so recovered from
a bad sick spell as to visit his son
here Sunday.
Several inmates are in the Ran
dolph county jail again.
Jetson Taylor, an aged confederate
soldier is an invalid at his home !;
Chenoweth's Creek
Bruce Robinson, an on friend of
urs, now located at Smithfeld was
in town Sunday night enroute to the
upper valley to see Lieut. ]. K VAN
sley on business.
Anyone desiring to purchase good
and convenient farm with some mer-
charitable timber on it will do the
right thing to call on Cam Hart.
Miss Sadie Logan returned to Bel
ington after staying awhile at her
grandmother's
Jim Logan of Belington, was here
to see his mother Sunday. He is en-
ployed as boss blacksmith at the Alb
bolt mine.
Mrs Harry Scott and children are
up in Cheat mountain the guests of
her brother and mother
C.H.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-06-17
CIDER OR OTHER FRUIT
JUICES MAY BE USED


Petersburg, w. Va, June 15.-
Misunderstanding cider and fruit Jul
ces may be manufactured by any
with the necessity Of obtaining per-
nit or giving bond provided they are
used exclusively in the home. When
SO used, the phrase "nonintoxicating"
is held to mean Notwithstanding in
fact and not necessarily less than
one-half of one percent Of alcohol.
This is the substance of ruling of
the Federal Prohibition Commission
err made public here today by FEEDER
al Prohibition Director Charles Live
ly.
Cider or other fruit juices may be
sold so long as they contain less than
one-half Of one percent of alcohol.
but the purchasers cannot use or
possess the same after they contain
more than one-half of one percent Of
alcohol.
Cider may be allowed to turn to
vinegar, which may be used by the
owner in his home or sold to any per-
son who may desire to purchase it,
However, the owner must not under
any circumstances add sugar or other
fermentable substances for the pur-
pose of increasing the alcoholic CON
tent as this practice is held to CON
stitute the production of mash fit
for distiilation.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-06-17
GAS co. BEGINS WORK

The West Virginia Central Gas
Company began work the past week
at the top of Laurel Mountain re-
claiming a ten-inch gas line leaving
full Pinch line into Cumberland.
The reclaimed line will in all proba-
bility be relaid into new fields into
Braxton county. They are working
a force of about so men at this time
and will increase force in few days
to 100 to $50 men.
Mike Freeland Of Cumberland is on
the ground to construct camp at the
John Griffith farm to feed the force
Luther Pultz is foreman in charge of
the work.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-06-17
DARTMOOR

Mrs. Bailey Corley and children of
this place are visiting relatives at
Clarksburg.
Miss Lena Daugherty, of Clarks-
burg, is visiting relatives here.
Miss Cora Polling, of Belington, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Fannie Ben
nett of this place.
Mrs. McDaniald, Mrs Sherman, Den
mis- Mcdonald and Bernice Simon
potored to Philippi and back the IL.
George McDilda of this place spent
the week end with relatives at Coal
ton.
Otis Harris of Meadowville will
soon locate in our town
Mr.. and Mrs. Grover Bennett and
their little daughter, Pauline, have
been visiting Mrs. Benefits parents.
Mr.. and Mrs Clouston.
The children's day service Sunday
night, the 18th, was enjoyed very
much by all
The program was nicely arranged
and each child tried to Guido the 9th
ers. Everyone seemed to do their best.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-06-17
TICKETS FOR THE
CHAUTAUQUA

Chautauqua's first advance man,
Gosnell Layman reached Belington
last week and co-operated with the
local committee in the distribution of
preliminary advertising. The dates
of the big event are being impressed
by flyers" put out in liberal quanti-
ties.
Season tickets, both adult and jun
Tor, have been placed on sale and in
dications are favorable for a success
full campaign. With the Chautauqua
approximately three weeks distant the
committee is encouraged to predict
an accommodating enthusiasm that will
mean new record in the number of
tickets sold
Belington is one of 65 towns on a
four-state circuit operated this season
by the Redpath Company. In pre-
vious years most of these towns have
been supplied with entertainment by
the Lincoln Chautauqua System
which recently became part of Red
path Those familiar with the various
Chautauqua producing companies
state that under the Redpath manage
ment an even better program may be
expected than those furnished here in
previous years. The dates are June
30 to July 8.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-06-17
SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY

Sunday School Rally at Lovets Chap
Ell Valley District, Sunday, June goth
1920 at 2:30 p. m:
2:3o Scripture Lesson, Rev. ]. A.
Wingrove.
2:35 Devotional Exercises, Rev
Greynolds.
2:45 Teacher Training, E. A..
Hunt
2:55 Centenary Talk, Geo. Shomo.
3:o5 "A Good Sunday School,, J..
NJ Reel.
3:15 How to Hold the Old Folks
in S. s." 80. Fred E. Thompson
9;35 Experience in Sunday School
Work" ..... w. A. Street
1886 .......... A. S. Polling
Others speakers will be present
d. ] TAFT, Pres.
Barbour county S. s. Assn.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-06-17
Yours truly,
President Board of Education
Free Scholarships to Ex-Service Mes

We have for distribution about
$427.00 to be awarded to ex-service
men by the Y. NJ C. A. These a.
wards are to be made to men who de-
sire to advance educationally-e either
at home by taking correspondence
course from one of the Y. M. C. A.
schools, or at residence school. You
make your selection from $50 courses.
In some instances collegiate scholar
ships may awarded Broaddus is
one of the recognized schools at
which work may be taken
Remember all awards must be made
this month, June.
Any one interested can consult Mr..
D. J. Taft, Philippi, F. G. Kittle, Phi
lippi, or the undersigned.
E. "A. HUNT, Co. Supt.
Very respectfully,
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-06-17

E. j. Sherry and c. F. Huber ar
rived here Saturday from Philadel-
phia with the Atlantic Refining Co.'S
equipment for spreading tarvia on the
pike between here and Philippi. These
are the same young men who did such
excellent work here last year and held
the honors with the company in that
line having spread $4,000 gallons last
season.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-06-17

The grade from the Randolph coun-
ty side on the river road is within
100 feet of the Barbour county grade.
Contractor Rhodes is in chrage of this
work recently his workmen have had
much trouble with thieves who are
looting their tool boxes, every once
in while stealing tools, hose, gas
oil etc.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-06-17
CORRECTING THE CORRECTION

Editor Progressive:-You correc-
ton in last weeks Progressive leaves
the impression that the present Board
of Education received $500. State aid
for the support of the Grades. This
is erroneous. We received no aid
from the State, employed an addi-
tional teacher and only closed part
of the Grades a few days, while oar
predecessors received nearly $500,
and were compelled to close all of
the grades one month.
Yours truly,
w. A STREET,
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-06-17

Miss Icie Mayne, and Miss Minnie
Zirkle. telephone operators of Philippi
spent few hours in this city last
Saturday night
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-06-17

Mrs. S. Lee Brooks who has been
in Fairmont for the past few days,
returned home Wednesday night ac-
companied by her sister, Mrs. M. v.
Thrall.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-06-17

The Secretary of the U. S. Treasury
is offering limited amount of Urea
sury Certificates at per cent inter
est, exempt from all taxes due in
June, 1921. Mighty good investment.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-06-17

dreds had checked out and were on
their way.
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The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1920-04-22
Preferential Poll
For President

Scores of replies to the request of
the Literary Digest Of New York for
an expression OF the voters of Ere
mont county and Canon City for their
choice OF candidate Tor president of
the United States, have passed
through the local postofrice recently.
The result of this poll. which e1-
tends to every state in the Union, will
be big news feature of the pre-con-
vention presidential campaign, and
should indicate pretty accurately who
are the choice of the American people
for candidates of both the great polit-
ical parties.
Eleven million voters have been APP
pealed to by the Literary Digest to
send it their preference in this mat
ter. and thousands of answers are be-
ing received at the New York office
eevry day. The poll is being counted
and the results published as rapidb
as possible. The outcome of this bal
lot will be watched with national in.
terest.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1920-04-22
Naturalization Day
Held Thursday

Thursday was, naturalization day in
the Fremont county district court. and
70 petitions for citizenship were pre-
scented for consideration. Ten Of them
wereaccepted and naturalization. pa
pers ordered issued to them. Ten
Of the applications were continued for
further investigation. Paul Arm
strong of, Denver, representing the
government, conducted the examina-
tons Those admitted TO citizenship
were James Peter Crosse of Flor
ence, Joseph Blatnik, Rockvaie;
Rockvale: Charles Pretti, Florence; /;
Mike Kmetcz, Pyrolite; LUCIA Corsi,
Calcite; Biai Mascietlli, Coal Greek /:
verginio Arduni, Calcite; .yincenzo
Iubatti, Brookside; Giovanni Spera,
williamsburg, and James Cough Gay,
Coal Creek.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1920-04-22
East Canon
and FOurmile

Aman Hall and Charley Lackey re-
turned to Boulder TO take up their
studies. They have been spending
their vacation with F. A. Hall and
family on Four Mile.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. J. Craig and Ma
rion Ringle went tc Colorado Springs
Saturday. They returned Monday.
They ran into a blizzard on the which
made them wish they were back snug
In their own home in Canon City.
We sympathize with Mr.. and Mrs.
Ketchum in the loss of their little
daughter, Ruth.
Mr. Ewedward the East Canon
blacksmith, is quite i'll with the flu.
Mrs. James entertained the East
Canon aid of the Presbyterian church
last Thursday. The ladies had a
splendid good time and delicious re-
freshments were served.
Mrs. Tremayne entertained her
Sunday school class at her home on
East Main street last Saturday after
noon. The day was stormy, but they
played indoor games. The girls had
jolly good time. Refreshments were
i served with cake. peaches and grape
juice.
Mr.. Gresham and little daughter
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1920-04-22
Sloan News

We went to bed Saturday night
with summer weathre only to wake up
the next morning with a regular bliz-
zard on hand with the snow quite
depe.
Mr.. Green, the mail carrier, reports
quite number of drifts on the route
Monday morning, one of which was
axle deep to his car.
We are told that Mr.. and Mrs Car
ter Lees, who are so well known in
this neighborhood. started for Eng
land Monday We wish them pleas
ant voyage.
Uncle Johnny Finnity has been laid
up with sore foot caused by a
COW stepping on it. but it is better at
this time.
Walter Petty, who has been i'll in
Pueblo, is out at the Robert White
ranch recuperating.
l.. ]. Livesey is able to be out again
On crutches after his recent accident.
During the recent wind storm the roof
Of a building he was tearing down
fell, striking him across the back. He
had lucky escape.
Some of the ladies of this vicinity
are planning picnic dinner at the
Greenstreet ranch on the Park next
Thursday. Mrs. Wilson will take them
up in her truck.
The people of this community were
very much surprised to learn that
Rev Casdy had accepted call to an
Omaha parish and it is with regret
that we see him depart for his new
held OF work.
Mrs. Gross returned last week from
a stay of several days in Pueblo.
Mrs. Krenning spent a few days in
Florence last week visiting relatives
and shopping.
Miss Josephine Mcclure is at home
for a while.
Owing to the deep drifts, Mrs. Tolls
was unable to arrive Monday in tim'
for school.
Mrs. Roy Jennings and baby are Wis
iting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. C. II
Moore.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1920-04-22
Cotopaxi Items

The Cotopaxi track meet with How
ard was success in every feature.
All present enjoyed being there.
Gilbert Flynn and Miss Mary Moss
were quietly married in Canon City
last Thursday. They will make their
home on their ranch, IL miles north
of Cotopaxl
Charlie Baker OF Canon City was
doing business in town last week.
B. W. Richard came home yester-
day from Calcite where he has been at
work grading a spur for the railroad.
Rev, Ewart of Colorado Springs
preached here last Sunday.
Cotopa1i will play ball with Howard
next Sunday on their diamond.
Monroe Cooper has sprained
ankle that is causing him lots of pain,
the result of not tapping first base
squarely while playing baseball on
Arbor day.
Plenty of moisture for spring use.
Among the people waiting for train
No. 4 to take them to Canon City this
morning to attend court are C. Rau-
ber, C. c. Snyder, T. Witcher, Gilbert
Flynn, G. w. Cooper and Ed Basham.
A storm of unusual severity visited
the westville locality last Saturday.
The wind piled the snow in drifts that
are impossible to go through except
by use of shOvels.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1920-04-22
Portland

Mrs. A. H. Haase and children left
Saturday for Bartlesville. okla. in
hopes it will prove beneficial fof Ia
Monte, who has been in poor hesli!
for some time.
Earl Collins is spending few days
visiting friends in Pueblo.
Ray johnson and Mr.. Chamberlain
of Penrose were Portland visitors on
Sunday evening.
David Morehart, who has been at
Superior, Neb., for several months, ar
rived Saturday for visit with home
folks.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. p. Crawford and
family spent Sunday visiting friends
at Florence.
Miss Viola Chrisman spent the week
end with her parents on Beaver Park.
w. p. Wilbar is able to be back at
the store again after weeks illness.