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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-01-08
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

The Belington High School Alumni
Association met on Dec. 20, in the
High School building for the purpose
Of organization. Those present were:
Bess Trahern, Prudence FELTON,,
Dorothy D. Jones, Blanche Broad
water, Evelyn Thornhill, Alice Ware,
Madalon Blatchford, Edna Summers,
Pansy Hankey, Edna Jeffreys, Bessie
Bolton, Della Workman, Nsttie Bart
lett, Stella Yock, Lois Luzader, Mary
Wetzel, Ana Baker, Flo Thornhill,
Matte Keyser, Frank Thornhill,
Maurice Lazarus, Dossie Bartlett,
James Rosenberger, Sherwood Shinn,
Goodloe Jackson, Irene Eib, Mable
Brandenburg, Beulah Ballah.
Mrs. Frank Thornhill presided as
chairman, stating the purpose of the
meeting.
The officers were then elected as
follows SO
President; Maurice Lazarus, Vice
/ President; Frank Thornhill, Secretary
Edna Summers, Treasurer; Della
Workman.
The house was then open for dis
cussion. The question was brought
up whether any one who had at one
time been a student in high school,
but who had not graduated, could be-
come a member of this association. 1t
was voted upon and found that the
majority were in favor of high school
graduates only being eligible to men,
bership.
The next discussion waswconcerning
the membership fee, and what this fee
should be expended for. 1t was moved
and voted upon that the membership
fee should be one dollar per year and
that any member was subject to be
asked for one additional dollar during
; the year, but not more than one dol.
lar. ~ti
| The President appointed Prof
Boyles, Mrs. Frank Thornhill, Thon
, Rohrbough, Evelyn Thornhill,< Oar
3 Moore and Verne Broadwater as /;
committee on Resolutions and B!
r Laws OF meet at the home of Mis-!
: Evelyn Thornhill, Dec. 81, at p M
! for The purpose OF drawing up con
stitution, which is to be put befor
the society and voted upon Frida,
4 evening Jan. 2.
4 The society decided to have a pub
: lie pie supper Jan. 2, $50 P M. A
+ investigation committee was sugges
ted to investigate the needs of tn
. school, and how the money mad
could best be used. James Rosenber
E ger, Sherwood Shinn, Madalon Blatch
n ford and Mr.. Boyles were appointe
to advertise this social.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-01-08
1919
1918

Comparative figures for 1913 and
1919 covering the average prices and
standards for foodstuffs and articles
commonly purchased, and most of
them being based upon official state
ments, are given below. The increase
in each instance is for the same ar
ticle, or brand; or as in the case of
theatre ticket, for the same seat in
the same theatre.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-01-08
High School Notes.

A recent act Of the Michigan Legls-
lature provides for physical training
in tne public schools of the state. 1t
REQUIRES boards Of education in city
school districts and graded school dis
tricts having population OF more
than 5000 to engage competent IN
structors in physical training and to
provide the necessary place and equip
ment for instruction and training IN
physical traiing. Other school boards
may make such provisions. The law
provides that the superintendent OF
public instruction shall appoint state
director of physical training who shall
perform such duties as the state
superintendent may prescribe under
this act
County Superintendent E. A. Hunt
paid the High School visit Tuesday.
High School has started its work
again after eleven days intermission.
The Belington High School Alumni
Association lids DSSu A'ANa
rice Lazarus is President; Edna Sum-
mers secretary and Della Workman
Treasurer.
Miss Pownall will teach class in
Physiology next semester.
Mr.. Stellar will teach commercial
geography the second semester in
place of commercial arithmetic.
The first semster examinations will
be. held Thursday and Friday of next
week.
Mary Smith and Lena Lazarus re-
turned Tuesday from a visit to Mar
linton, w. Va.
Ermine Ruckman, of Philippi, wa
here visiting the high school and OBJ
serving in the grades Monday AM
Tuesday.
The Junior students returned t.
school Wednesday. The car did no
run Monday and Tuesday.
The Belington High School Baske
Ball team will meet the Parsons Hig
School basket ball team at Junior
Friday night.
Following is the Mozart program
for Friday Jan. 8.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-01-08
Don't Yeu Forget 1t.

Bear in mind that Chamberlain's
Tablets not only move the bowels but
improve the appetite and strengthen
the digestion. They contain no pepsin
or otaer digestive ferment but
strengthen the stomach and enable it
to perform it's functions naturally.
Sold by all dealers (adv.)
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-01-08
r<s<S
HERE AND THERE

SlENE AMI lAlENL
roupupaaatz4c anD1rppp<Fp
Cicero Phillips is very i'll at this
writing.
Sam Jones, of Route 3, was in town
Wednesday,
J. L. Ramsey, of Route 4, was here
on business Wednesday.
Miss Stella Elliott is here this week
visiting relatives.
Samp Keller, of Parkersburg, was
business visitor here Tuesday
Mrs. Grant Graham was Preston
County visitor Wednesday.
Boyd Wilfong of Elkins, was here
Sunday between trains.
Rev. j. F. Valentine was here
Thursday on business.
Isiah Daugherty, of Clements, was
here on business Wednesday.
Miss Wanda and Eugenia Keyser
were Buckhannon visitors Monday.
Howard Reitz was Sunday caller
on Miss Dove Bonner, of the West
side.
Chas. Eib and G. J Stalnaker were
business visitors at Meriden last Sat
urday.
Miss Freeman, of Parsons, was here
the week end visiting C. c. Rights
family.
Owing to briken engine school had
to be abandoned in some of the rooms
of the West side Wednesday
Road work has begun on the con-
Meeting link between Barbour and
Randolph Counties.
]. M McVicker was called to Up
shur County Wednesday to attend the
funeral of a nephew.
Mrs. o. M Wilson, of Hendricks,
was here a part of the week visiting
E. D. Koontz's.
Will Corrick, B. & O. engineer, of
Cumberland, passed thru here Monday
to work on an engine at Dartmoor
mines.
Mrs. Irven Keyser spent the week
end at Buckhannon visiting her hus-
band who is foreman there of the car
repair shops
Born recently to Mr. and Mrs
Willard Right son. Mother and boy
doing well and physicians entertain
some hopes for the father.
Mr.. Traverse who has been here
with the L. l.. Bennett Co. for some
time, is reported to have taken unto
himself spouse and gone south
Fred Thompson, E. D. Koontz and
Tom Phillips were at Clements last
Friday invoicing the Salkeld Coal Co
store at that place.
Wanda Keyser left Tuesday for Day
ton, Va, to enter school again He1
sister, Eugenia accompanied her as
FAR as Grafton
Sugar is reported to be on the rise
again The high cost of living is
fast being reduced by the Democratic
party to the slim chance of living.
Mr. and Mrs. c. B. Jones of the
west side have returned here after
an extended visit with friends and
relatives in Salem and Rankin, o.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Mclean and
family of Cleveland, Ohio, who have
been visiting at Erwin Keyer's on the
West side, have returned to their
home.
Mrs. Minnie Rohrbough has re-
ceived a letter from her son, Lavne
stating he had arrived safe in Janan
and would continue on his Journey
shortly.
DIR, q. L. Woodford of this citv has
accepted position as company doctor
at Horton and has gone to his work
thefe. We are sorry to lose Dock"
out our loss is the other fellows gain
During the month of December
theis was % days cloudy, 9 days clear,
18th was warmest day and 18th cold
est.
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE
Room Cottage for sale. 2 lots so
4 12O TT. Will sell house and lot or
house and both lots. House is now
vacant For further information in
tntIiYp OF p.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-01-08
THE TOWNSEND
MEASURE NOW
Dear Sh'

Dear Sh';
The Hon? rable Charles E. Town
send United States Senator from
Michigan, shortly will call for hear
ines on his measure Is. B. 1909 pro-
viding for the construction and main
tenance Of natioal highway system
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-01-08
Mr.. Fred White Says, Don't Idle Be-

Mr.. Fred White Says, Don't Idfe Be-
cause You Only See One Rat
Il did, pretty soon | found nv eel
lar full. They ate my potatoes. After
trying RAT-SNAP got 5 dead rats.
The rest later. They pass up the po-
tatoes to eat RAT SNAP" If there
are rats around your place follow Mr..
Whites example. Three sizes, Csc,
SOC, $100. Sold and guaranteed by
GRANT GRAHAM.
SCRIMGEOUR BROS,
GEO. B. SKIDMORE.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-01-08

We all need our brain cells stirred
up more than our blood.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-01-08

Song, Merry Heart.
Reading ........ Maysell Elliott
Recitation ...t.t. Myrtle Nestor.
Biography ...... Bernard Dennis
Original story -. Bernard Right
Piano Solo ....... Jessie Ernest
Prophecy on Basket Ball Game
With Parsons ........ Robb Keyser
Humorous READING :. Leo Alander
Local Current Events -. Edward
Cook
Trio 49,. ALBERT Gamer, Forrest
Right and Miss Pawnall.
-Four Minute Speech !. Mr.. Boyles
Daily Grind ....... Jake Lazarus
Reading .... Adria Stalnaker
Song. .~4a.. ~
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-23

No has yet been elected from the senate L
minder.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-23

Mote. Judge Purerye is The
Towers Special Man for the san
Francisco convention. The Judge
was also in Chicago. out ne fail
ed 10 send in any stories because
ne was too tired.)
News Times Least Wire Service.
SAN FRANCISCO, Calf. June Il.
Il have just arrived here TO attend
the democratic. convention. ] ran out
OF expense money at Denver and had
10 walk the balance OF the distance,
but ] was fortunate in having un-
usually good company on my jour
ney 10 this city on foot, rs I fell in
With VIII McAdoO at the next TO the
last water tank as you leave Denver.
VIII said ne couldn't afford to ride
all the way on the train. SO we had
an enjoyable visit together
on the way in, Will and I walked
along and discussed his prol osed
nomination at length; il seemed like
about 1000 'liles worth lie explain
ed In detail why he can't afford 10
accept the nomination. and he final
~ sold me 10 the proposition. The
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-23

themselves poor guessers Of the condition Of
the public mind: OF the trend Of silent thought it
wends its way through the brain Of the great
voiced majority Mr.. McAdoo ne to run for
president would quite without doubt give his op-
ponents something to think about besides crown
Irincesr and what they call wisconsin
But what is this wisconsin" anyhow? II is mere
Iy the title the z. O. p Hymn OF Hate" In the
language Of the Hun it is Colt strafe Wilson" quite
kasers hosts Colt strafe England
Incident TO which having lost McAdoo their dem
ocrauc nominee the republicans believe
that he is addicted 20 their chorus. and about
the next thing you expect of them. in their in
corrigibe penchan FOR prevarcation and les is that
they will be spreading tales of family the
Wsonian household, because of which the son-in-
law refusing execute the will father-in-
law withdrew from the race: race that he has
said from the start that he could and would
not make. There is nothing too coarse, low degrad
ing. incipien prevaricatng downright false for
republicans indulge their race desperate
are they in their thirst for power pelf or whatso-
they make OF IT,
What the republicans by Wisconsin is
lie, misrepresentation, misinterpretatiOn fraud or
sfaI<e they may to give currency
erence to Prest Wilson, his administration, or the
things for which ne stands They say wisconsin"
not the League of Nations is the issue. We get that
handed from over on Main St whence the party
jews-harp. attunng itself the Hymn of Hate"
strikes the note with 4. vengeance 1t helTs one TO
understand better than ever the nothngness Of that
Chicago platform The republicans are concerned
about principles All they expect this year
TO hate Wilson. hate him because he has declined
serve their ''rubber-stamp"-and to which end,
that they may have a rubber stamp" president,
they nominated their Mr. HsrdPg-so void of in
dviduality, personality and originality. that they
trying now to run him as william McKinley's proxy.
As 20 Mr. McAdoos reference to his financial in
ability undertake the presidential job.
borne in mind that perhaps he hasn't any soap
manufacturers. tariff barons congressonaly
protected prOhteers, to Iu up half million
for his campaign. carry him along-as is
tain to occur in the Harding Mr. Harding
will not have to worry about finances either from
the standpoint Of a lack OF them will he from
the standpoint of conscience to their
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-23
The Horoscope
WEDNESDAY. JUNE %.

The stellar testimonies for this
day point TO conflict Of interests.
While there may be a breaking
away from old conditions which had
an obstructing or hampering influ
ence, yet aside from this benefit but
little gain may be expected. Those
who are in the employment Of others
are cautioned TO be careful TO do
their work well, as the luminaries in
square aspect Is read as inimical.
Speculation, hazardous investment
or any rash use of moneys is mad
visable, since Jupiter is adversely
placed. A similar unfavored con-
dition prevails in domestic, social
and affectional matters, owing 10 the
lunar square to Venus Keep all
matters well in hand if fortune is to
smile on the efforts.
Those whose birthday it is should
pay strict attention to their business
interests if they would turn obstac-
les into success II would be well
not 10 "go security or lend money.
A child born on this day will be
steady and persevering, and should
succeed in life.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-23

Though Nina has a typically
French sound. the name is regarded
as English. However. IL came 10 US
through the French by a lengthy
process of evolution. The Hebrew
Chanaach was its earliest source
and from this word. il derived its
significance of grace.
Through the English Hannah. il
came TO France as Anne and was
soon given the diminutive. Annette.
As Nanette. II appeared simultane-
ously. but the French love OF varie-
" changed the latter form 10 Nanon
and finally Ninon.
The beauty and fame OF Ninon de
LEnclos. superwoman and court
''vamp" in the reign OF Louis XIV.
spread her name afar. IL became
almost a synonym for charmer and
the maids OF several countries COW
eted a. But Ninon is too Gallo for
English ears. so, in its Transports
ton across the Channel. the ending
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-23

LURED BY REPUBLICAN GOLD.

Democratic leaders viii need level heads in San
Francisco avoid being thrown of their balance
out Of the FAR west. where they assembling, and
out OF the east from whence they az
assembly, comes the word dropped here and there
and gathered up through the central states OF de
termination on the part Of certain powerful infu
ences to repudlate Pres't wilson's League of Ma
tons program stake all a wet" plank in the
party platform and a wet leader. go before
the people appealing to their thirsts rather than
TO their brain power. their sense Of international
Justice or Of any other ideal William F. McCombs
who was democratic national chairman in 1912 is
the latest among the apostles to such course Nc
Combs was for Hughes in 1916. He grew weary OF
Wilson when ne wouldn't permit McCombs to die
tate his cabinet appointments including him
self likewise name his ambassadors and even some
postnlasters.
McCombs IS not an elected delegate to the San
francisco convention He carries a proxy secured
for HIM by Tammany. He makes the trip nursing
sore thumb" much after the same Maj.
Gen Wood made his race for the republican nomna-
ton for the presidency OF course does bring
the wet" question into his interviews Believed TO be
following lure OF republican gold. he goes to san
Francisco more particularly a repudiator of the
Wilson League of Nations covenant. He seems OBJ
sessed with the idea that by treating the League
Of Nations much the republicans treated it, that
would take 10 out or the campaign and the wet
issue would be about all there is left BY such rro-
cess ne complete his experimentation. begun
in 1915 when ne supported MT Charles f. Hughes
contribute handsomely to n republican victory and
might be deserving Of some consideration from Mr..
Warren c. Harding such Mr. Wilson did not give
him.
Reputation Of Pres't Wilson's administration in
any vital particular, means reputation Of not only
the best and most efficient administration the nation
has had. especially with the trying conditions con-
sidered since Lincoln left the white house but
leaves the democratic party without leg to stand
on-whlch is exactly where it should be left if it
cares 70 indulge in such rank idiocy. it has de
generated TO such degree Of falling intelligence as
Mr McCombs outlines. its place is in the junk-heap
and the sooner gets there the better IL viii be for
the country and the world We are not anticipating
that Mr.. McCombs the Tammany tigers that
supporting him will have their way. but their pur-
rose Is understood. and II is well that II is under
stood. There political rakes in the democratic
party. 1t sometimes seems. well in the repubu-
can party. As somebody sometime said "an republi-
cans It appears politically dishonest. ana also
some democrats" we incline estimate Mr.. Nc
Combs and his clique as a sort Of iregitimate ap-
pendage TO both.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-23
Other Editors Than Ours
REPUBLICAN ECONOMY.
indianapolis Ind. Rep.l News.l

The republican floor leader. Mr.. Monden, informed
the house of Representatives and the country that
the republican congress had effected economies
amounting 81, coo. 900 OOO-a good saving ii
realy been made The late convention pointed with
pride tho economy shown by congress at its
session Unfortunately analysis Of the figures
shows. and very clearly. that there such
ing. Mr.. Byrnes of South Carolina, member of the
APP ropTiations committee. recently showed in the
New York Times that the claim could not be sub
stantiated If" he asked Mr.. Mondelrs statement
is why have they reduced taxes a
responding smount?" The question is pertinent
The appropriations actually and directly made .
show the reduction claimed But in addition 10 these
congress has by ration and authorizations
made available for expenditures S543.500,000 add-
uonal making the total amount available for expend-
ture .4O339O 327" against the SEQ 327 as
given by Mondei This is the of $36 900
day for day congress was in session. Congress
reeppropriated Sl56,O00, 000 which otherwise under
the law. would have been back treas
ury July next The shipping board asked for
$225 600 O00 this refused But congress ordered
that the amount realized from the sale OF the ships
should not be turned into the treasury, but be avail
able for expenditure next year-thus this amount.
well the $156. 600 600 referred above be
added TO the appropriations. For II the money had
not been raised this way. directly the OF
the treasury, there would have had to be ap-
preparations TO that amount.
The railroad administration asked for $4,000.
0OG and got $500 600 600 In new appropriations But
the balance of $12OOOO,Q0O made up it. The
railroad administration authorized use $780,
900 out Of the loan fund appropriated the
after the election The balance OF 500 600 coo was
provided for by Liberty bonds 20 De purchased by
the finance corporation from the railroad ad-
ministraton I'm addition there was an authorization
OF expenditures to the amount OF S725OO,0OO but
appropriations were made 10 meet them. Here is
grand total s543 500 600 over and above the ap-
preparation actually made, money that will all be
spent. all OF II charge on the treasury Mr. Byrnes
said:
The republican leaders vainIy endeavor TO
themselves by explaining that the estimates Of the
4o,,a -fr,ara in
Iriatons. and that therefore they saved" this
amount OF money. No ridiculous statement
has ever been made by a public official. II such
reduction constitutes a saving, the last democratic
congress is entitled TO special communication for
that congress reduced the estimates for the fiscal
year 1919 by S5.554161.5eS.'
AS a matter Of fact there has been such reduc-
tior that claimed from the estimates The
only proper comparison is that between the money
spent in a given year and that spent in the years
preceding Though congress appropriated only S4.-
100000. eco. the amount actually spent year IL
the departments draw all they are entitled to- will
be $500. 100000
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-23
c. o. P. HYMN OF HATE AND WHAT
is THIS Wi SONlSM'' Anyhow

The republicans having nominated the democratic
candidate for president, quite accord with their
habit OF blazing away in the air seem rather discon-
certed now their crown prince" failing TO mater
ialize-wherefore be must be damned as a near
traitor for fulfilling their false prophecies this
with one breath while with the next they laud
him the skies sort OF metropolitan, un-
willing 10 make the presidential canvass because of
his anti wisconsin"
The reference to Mr.. william Gibbs McAdoo
son-in-law the president former secretary of the
treasury former director general of railroads. au-
thor Of the war risk insurance scheme and now
just plain attorney at law. Mr. McAdoo never has
been a candidate for the presidency outside the
publican press and propagandists. who wanted him
TO run in order that they might crown prince"
him: never outside these sources and a few demo-
Gratis void OF the sense to discern the republican
scheme and lacking the political acumen 10 realize
that partisans do a rule nominate candidates
FOR the opposition party with the view Of licking
best possible for that party who would he
hard 10 defeat They Try 70 make things easy pos
sihle for themselves and the republican promotion
OF Mr. McAooo has not been due 70 any honest fav-
oritsm for MoAdoo. but because in their super
egoisn they had become obsessed with the idea that
BY crown prnclng' him in their hymn of hate
against Prest Wilson and what they call Wilson
ism they could play the public prejudice their
advantage.
Naturally then. when the former secretary OF the
treasury brushed their hope aside, the republicans
felt peeved- We doubt very much if they are wise
their Ieevshness for the reason that we doubt IT,
were Mr.. McAdoo nominated by the democrats the
republicans would md their appeal to a supposed
popular prejudice against Prest wilson and social
ed wisconsin effective as they have antici-
Dated The republicans OF late have too frequently
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-23
More Truth
Than Poetry
By JAMES ]. MONTAGUE

\ MYSTERY.
I cannot understand why my boys
want to leave the farm.-Western
Agriculturist.
My father used TO rOut me out
At half past three o'clock,
And on the jump I'd thaw the pump,
And water all the stock.
I'd curry-comb the old bay mare
And shake her fodder down,
And then I'd rouse and milk the
COWS
And drive the milk TO town.
And though l know that rural life
With rare and subtle charm
Is always fraught. l sometimes
thought
1 did not like the farm.
When following the useful plough
Or getting in the hay;
Or thrashing oats or killing shOats
When fell a rainy day;
Or digging up the hillside lot
To plant the garden crops;
or weaving lambs whose loving
dams
The butcher bought for chops;
or climbing up a tree 20 ply
A rusty pruning knife,
1 don't know why, hut sometimes l
Grew sick of country life.
know lot Of farmers sons
Who somehow seemed to think
That teaching cows the way TO
browse
And schooling them to drink.
And working sixteen hours a DAY
For seven days a week
Is not the sort OF rural sport
A lusty youth should seek.
They seldom answer 10 the call
That sounds for harvest hands,
And why they sneer at his career,
No farmer understands.
Copyright, 1920