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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-12-06
BUTTER, EGGS. CHEESE

N.n York. Dog. = "l.u'''r barely
s,.li,: creamery higher than extras !.
- 49,: r"oamcry extras CO.. sr"reI A.
=, 49,. creamery frNts '>N I" q score
- t. H.. packing STOCK current make
NJ .. -.
Nryt. s, f., o.. fresh gathered tirsts -
10 60; N"w .I"lScy hrnnsry whites. "y-
,ra r,nd,c4 selections IS, nearby vest
EN- h"nuery WHITES trStS :" average
extras Ch % -; n"arh! western hcn-
merry browns extras - 10 =; h''fIN
gathered browns aNl lniNd r"."rS rrHl1
10 extras - 70 GS. refrigerator sp"".a.
marks ranry -: IL" hrs's %" :" IL.
,'br"," steady: state. w''"'" M. x ha'".
r"c>h Su., i.,ls II E." -. 81" "'""'i' r'h
% to %. state whole m'.N WINS s9"'-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-12-06
FOREIGN EXCHANGE

New York. Dec. 5.-Foreign eNrhanSr
strong. Great Britain. demand. t.0F%
cables. 4.07ia: SO-day bills on bank
4.o3la. Francs. demand 1.16Ho cables.
~. Italy demand. 4.32ie cables. $50.
Belgium. demand, 7.24IG; cables, I.?'
Germany. demand. .%3% cables. -!
Holland. demand. %5.75: cables SON.
Norway. demand. 1876. sweden. de
mand. 1890. Denmark. demand. lsb'.
Switzerland. demand. 1928. Spain, de-
mand lI.og, Greece. demand, 4.07. Ar
gentlna. demand. $3.50. Brazil. demand.
1872. Montreal. 81 1915.
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MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK

Mountain Lake Park. Md, Dee. =
Miss Carrie Brendle. Blueville, w. 'a'
was visiting relatives here.
Mrs. c. J. Rathbun returned AFTER
visiting her sister. Mrs. r. +. Reeo' Al
Clarksburg.
Justice Floyd White, Of Loon Lynn
Heights. returned from visiting IN
Washington and Richmond.
The Ladies Aid society Of the Aetho-
dist Episcopal church gave q large sup
r.r and social at Haydenhurst.
Mrs. McLain and Miss Kate McLaln
were visitors here en- route home from
Washington. ~
Mrs, E. l.. winchell returned from
washington.
william McCrobie and son were Vfn-
tors from Luke. Nd.
African sponge divers make four trips
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WARWOOD
Bazaar and supper


TAr LADIES' AID Society "f The VI T..
church wlll CIV" Il supper ami htZAar
at The church uu Thursday. December
y from :, to : n'c'u"@>. Mr.. ". u Me-
tho following rhairln"u "r departments:
k,.rnrn -. DNrriyN"SdameS l.. II.
overly and ". II. fcaG".
Dining-ruom Mrs. Harry Rob:ns"I.
Tangy work Mrg1amrs NJ. l.. Wrish:
.roLn Fiddle and Henry Rodgers.
aprons Mrs. l:i. R'c". MrS. WI tmin
and Miss cora Walters
GIndy MesdIm"s r. y. K-iIinS"r and
NJ. J. Tustin.
The ,u"nI vii consist -.
Roas, Hr"f nMl Gravy
Mashed Potatoes Pa. I'D Reams
cold Slaw Pickles
Tire ha7aar WI Ia, ,ude a.! kinds OF
dainty presents
Tho Senior class OF Warw""i II gh
s,nnnl viii giy. = h!g show "u Friday
evening. December Is at the higN school.
III the students taking part arc practic-
.ug hard to make it a h'C s!cCeSS.r The
money VIII =" t" DAY for the p%rhii"a-
ton. If ."Thn WARRIOR the high chool
Charley comp1t-
First class shoe repairing work done
NV "leciI!cAl machinery. All work guar
antccd. Fest in city. National Shoe
Repair Co.. as N.n"ic"rth street, War
wood. no.-j--lt
Community Christmas
There Will l." a community christmas
for The citizens of Warwrul Monday.
prc"mbrr - at IN" high school. There
viii i," a IL: christmas tr"' "hi"1 ell
tn" Riddles will enjoy. y Sls'''.u pro
gram is To. he arranged. 1t WI he APP
prcc!afed II anyone desiring /" d" -"
viii hrtn& groceries, canned fruit or
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-12-06
CHICAGO GRAIN

Chicago. Dec. 6.-Wheat underwent {"
setback in price to-day larE"'F As " ,"
yrI, or sailing prnSsur" dive |" more 81
less general relief from drought ia the
southwest. The market closed heavy
with May slI5s 10 NL5'. ?nd July
sl.O3i1 to Sl.02as. corn lost - 20 L.
and oats "a q SIC to isr. In PROVISIONS.
the outcome ranged from "c define u
an advnacc OF 2'2c.
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warWood Briefs
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Dean and dauGh-
t"rs Marcella and Leila Of Nineteenth
street. mutorcd I" pittsburgh today.
Mrs. Earl Glenn is seriously Ill at her
home on. Warwood avenue. -.
Mr. and Mrs. WW, Means and family
have returned to their home on Eigh,,
leonth ~streft. Warwond, after sefera!
months OF travelling.
Mrs. h. n. Mcclure lis RECOVERING
from an il.uess at her home, in Center
WarTOod.
Mr.. ind Mrs EOrney Of. Eighteenth
street. WarwOuf. have moved 10. t1H
extreme North End. -
An important congregational meeting
Is called for Wednesday night for the
membership of the. Presbyterian church.
An interesting Pa rcnt-TeaChers' meet
inK will he held tonight.
Mr.. Lee Sells viii open A new meat
market on Nineteenth street in this sec
ton OF the city today.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-12-06
DRY GOODS.

Nav York. Dec. 6~.-Cnhnished cotton
goods and yarns we're easier today, aud
there was some softening in finished
goods. Raw silk was higher. Woo
goods were quiet with an casing tendcu-
in rradr-tO-Wrar lines. Burlap'
we're quiet and slightly steadier.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-12-06

Wheeling Steel Corp. prd. -" Trans
fer booNs lose Dec. = f"r a ! per cent
cash dividend. payanlr Jan. >.
Wheeling steel E"rp ptd. Is rams
cent cash dividend. - Nahie Jan :.
sterling Products Nnrl' IiAu'l'r
books c,0ee pcr. "a. 81" M extra ! per
cent Ca sh dividend. payable Jan :
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-12-06
MONEY MARKET

hirh :. low il.: ru''"r RAJ. :. CLOSING
lid (: offered ut 81. last loan - cal
,oanx against acr"nraur"s A. Tim"
oars .tnad~ 80 davs -" dav> H"' y
months :. Irir"r w"rr@"ii'" Ua""" 80.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-12-06
r1ruuRnu LIVE STOCK

~ri,tsburgh. Dec. 3 Cattle receipts
500 higher: steers IS 70 $50: he!ters
seS 20 s.: cows 81 10 $50.
Hogs. receipts $500 higher. Heav;"s
ECO 20 T.25: hsavy and light workers.
and pigs 40 10 IS.
Sheep and lambs. rrrciH,S 800.
higher: top sheep s.; top lambs 81.
Calves. receipts IS steady top ST..
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N, Y. COTTON MARKET

wheeling. W. Va. Dec. 5. 81.
Furnished The Intelligence BY A. e
Aastsn 4 Co. members New York STOCK
Exchange. Second moor National Bank
Of W. Va. Bldg.
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N, Y. CURB MARKET

wheeling. ". Va, Dec. 8. IL.
Furnished The IntcliIEeneer by A., =
Masten & Co, members New York Stocs
exchange. Second floor Nationsl Bana
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The car in which the armistiCe. was
signed Is now In the military museum
at Les Invalides, Paris.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1921-12-06
N. Y. STOCK EXCHANGE

Wheeling. W. Va. Dee. ,. al.
Furnished Tao ln~iei!iBeot"c BY \. p
Maaten 4 Co. members New York Stoch
EXCHANGE Second noor National Bank
~ Nr Va plHR
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pETROI,EUM,

o. i.t,. Pa nNr. :. credit H.
,rrcs 81 Hlne. -4..lc: average. 2'@G'
Shirmeuts. Ini.HG% We. e.. %i2"l.
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STANDARD OIL
SUBSIDIARY STOCKS

wheeling. W. Va" Dec. .. a..
Furnished The Intelligence ny a. q
Austen & Co. members New York Stoch
Exchange. Second ioJr National hanA
- W. ~, nNIx
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PITTSBURGH STOCKS

wheeling. W. Va. Dec. 4. -.
Furnished Tho Intelligence by A. l.
hasten 4 70. members New YORK STOCK
exchange. Sacoud floor National Eanf
~ " " ISldp
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BOSTON COPPER STOCKS

wheeling. W. Va. Dec. :. 81.
Furnished The l~ntelligencer by A.. e
Masten L. Co. members New FORK Stock
Exch1ngc. Second door National Bank
Of w. Va. BloE.
STOI'XS Hid Ask
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LOCAL STOCKS

WH"ciing, W. Va. Dec. =. -.
DaHy quotation list Wheeling stock
Exchange. Compiled for The lnteili-
Kencer.
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CITIES SERVICE SALES

Wheeling. ". Va, Ier. >. -.
Reported ny H. /" D"ierty & co; Ne%
York' through GlYTde Mrcher. board
~ TrJdr IiuildIu6, Wheeling
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PROVISION MARKET

Wheeling. ". Va. Dee -.
tBy REUTER- BRO1H
YRESH MEATS
pI'l"IN
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African sponge divers make four trips
a day 10 the ocean bottom.
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warwood Briefs

vegetables or clothing, to send to needy
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Open. High. Low. 'l'
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Wheeling. W. Va. Dec :. -
WHEELING LIVE SroCN Com. CO
Nk,AL. CAIRk,S

Choice. is L. lI%........ =
Good. lG5 70 lII.......... :"
Light heavy. common $3.50. "
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1921-10-20
Belt Farmer Who Finds
Dairyiing, Good Business

II. +. Wood Of the Jersey Dairy Is
building a new barn with aecommoda-
tions for, % head Of COWS. This is not
intended as the final unit Of his dairy
plant, but is only temporary expe-
dent to serve until he completes the
modern dairy barn which he plans TO
build at some near future date. Mr..
Wood is credited by expert stockmen
with having the finest herd Of Jerseys
in this section Of the state and II is
not the smallest either. as he states
that he is now milking "a head Of cows
and expects TO increase this number
10 40 by next spring, as the cows
freshen. Mr.. Woods farm consists Of
20 3acres located 2lk miles north Of
Belt on Belt creek, asd just as a hint
Of what can be accomplished in the
dairy business if intelligently and per-.
sistently followed, Mr.. Wood states
that his sole capital IL years ago was
$50 in cash and a team, harness and
wagon. He figures his present pos
sessions 10 represent anywhere from
$40 900 10 $4,000 clear Of al iniebt-
edness. In mentioning his early capt
tai he failed to say anything about
courage, faith and willingness TO work
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1921-10-20
STATE BANK Of BELT BREAK
GROUND FOR 2O-26 ADDITION

Following the transfer of plot OF
land lying in the rear of the present
site of the State Bank of Belt from
Calvin Sharrard- and wife to the Stats
Bank of Belt, grouid was broken Mon
Z day preliminary to the erection of q
. one-story and basement addition to
the bank. The new addition will be
20x26 feet and will essentially double
the floor space of the bank The
vault now in use in the bank will be
torn out and replaced in the new addi-
tion by the erection of a new fire
proof and burglar-proof vault of mod
1ern construction with two compart-
ments, double-decker, in fact, open
ing on the basement floor, as well as
on the main floor of the bank. The
addition will contain a full basement
of concrete walls and floor, the walls
of the addition being of brick to match
the main building and inside finish in
conformity to the present banking fix
lures. Nels Roman has the contract
for the excayating and concrete work.
1t is probable that the brickwork and
finish will be done under the super
vision of President L. B. Lockhart of
the bank. The estimated cost of the
improvements will be in the neighbor-
hood of $4,000.
For some time plans for the en-
largement of the bank have been under
consideration by the directors of the
. institution, and even the erection of
new building on different site had
been considered, as it was evident that
the present facilities of the institution
were inadequate and the handling of
its business has been hampered by
lack of room. The securing oftbI ad-
ditional land, however, solved the
problem satisfactorily, and with the
completion of the new addition the
added floor space will provide quarters
that will serve for many years for the
oldest financial institution in Belt
The State Bank of Belt was organ
lied in 1894 by Gold 7. Curtis and H. +
j. Skinner under the name of the Bank
of Belt Skinner later acquired
the interest of Mr. Curtis and for 27 I
years held the controlling interest and
the presidency of the bank, disposing
of his interest last spring to L. B. |
Lockhart, the present head Of the in
Practically all the stock of /
the bank is held by local people
The bank was originally located
near the present site of the J. P.
Healey residence, the building being
moved to the site now occupied by the (
bank i'm 1903. In 1911 the old frame
was moved away and the
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1921-10-20

brick structure now occupied by the
bank erected.
The State Bank of Belt is an institu-
tion that has had large part in the
financial affairs of the whole Belt
Valley. There has been no industry
or activity of Importance during the
past 81 years in this community that
it has not taken an active interest in
and been a factor of progressiveness
in its development. 1t has always
been a builder and optimistic in its
outlook upon the future of Belt and
the surrounding country. In its sub
stantial growth, which has been con-
tinuous, it has reflected the upbuild-
ing of Belt and its natural resources,
and justified its faith in the future. .
The present officers of the institu-
tion are L. B. Lockhart, president; J.
E. Healey, vice president; W. c. Blom-
quist, cashier; NJ. T. Messelt, assistant
cashier The board of directors are
Mr.. Lockhart, Mr.. Healey, Mr.. Blom-
quist and L. c. Mccoy and Valmore
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1921-10-20
Well Known Belt Boy
SuCCumbs to Pneumonia

George Spegar, the 20-year-old son
of Mike Spegar of the Kennedy addi-
ktien, died yesterday morning a Great
Falls, following less than. weeks i'll
ness with pneumonia. A week ago to-
day he appeared at the mine at which
he was employed and entered upon his
duties, but became so i'll during the
day that it was necessary TO remove
him TO his home The following Sat
urday he was removed from his home
to. the Columbus hospital in Great
Falls. The funeral will be held in
Great Falls. probably tomorrow. and
burial will be IN Calvary cemetery. A
number from here will attend the SER
vices.
The death Of young Spegar comes
as a distinct shock 10 his many friends
in Belt, as he was a singuIarIy likeable
young man of good habits and a fac
ulty Of making friends He had lived
In Belt .since early childhood He H.
survived By his father and five broth
ers asd sisters. His mother died
about two years ago.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1921-10-20
Tourists Still Use :
Montana Highways

Although the tourist season for
Montana was officially ended Septem-
rber 10, there has been scarcely day
since that cars with license tags Of
other states have not passed through
Belt Montanans of course are aware
that the most delightful time Of the
year Tor auto tFaYeFIs=ln -ti4e4fsiifE At
ter the summer touring season has of
ficially closed. The roads are at their
best, theS air clear and bracing and in
sect pests dormant To be sure, the
nights are little "crimpy" for camp
ing out, but with plenty of bedding, a
tent and campfire there is no actual
hardship or even discomfort for those
who know how. For seeing Montana,
the autumn season is the best for pure
enjoyment In auto travel The seen
cry takes on an added beauty in the
rich colorings of the mountain sides
:. when the early frosts turn the leaves
Unto a glorious blaze of color that de-
fies the skill of even Russell to du--
plicate
For the one who depends on his own
camp outfit, even the national parks
are well worth visiting in the late fall,
although Of course there is the risk of
being showed in among the higher
ranges. The late soJourners IN the
parks are not annoyed by fees and
rules. anyway. and can hit up. any
speed they desire. The natural won
ders are on. display all, the time and
the person who enjoys nature can view
it in comparative solitude, which is in
reality the only way to contemplate
the grandeur. Of our national parks.
Folks are interesting. and some extra
ordinery specimens drift into Montana
on the tide Of tourist travel, but for
those who make. specially in study
iHg the human race, we would rerUns
mend q circus or moving picture
crowd. Montana and her national
parks win tolerate no competition.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1921-10-20
CLUSTER OF AUTOMOBILE MIS-
HAPS WITH MINOR CASUAL TIES

On their way TO Great Falls Sunday
morning, Ben Shriber and X. B. Cox OF
Neihart experienced something more
than thrill III when when the the Dodge car, 0wu'
ed and driven by Mr.. Shriber, turned
over just above the town of Monarch.
The accident was caused by a broken
tie rod of the steering geer, and hap
pened so quickly that neither of the
occupants were able to give a, very
clear account of the accidentS@ Mr..
Shriber found himself under the over
turned car, uninjnred with the excep-
tion Of a cut and severe bruise on
one leg. Mr.. Cox was clear Of the car
but found both hands terribly cut. and
bruised and numerous other bruises.
He was unable to lift the car from
Shriber, but was relieved to learn that
the latter was comparatively unhurt,
and hastened for assistance to near
by house. Shriber was released and
the car taken into Monarch for re-
pairs.
Mr.. Cox had his wounds dressed at
Monarch and both men continued their
journey to Great Falls, coming to Belt
with j. f. and ]. p. Healey, who were
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1921-10-20
STEVE C0LARCHIK HURT

Steve Colarchik, former resident of
Belt and a prominent rancher living
near Raynesford, was brought to Belt
Friday by John Visocan suffering
from an injured BACK received in a
fall from grain wagon. Mr. Collar
\ tcharik was taken from here To the
Columbus hospital in Great HIS by
his daughter. Mrs. j. ID. O'Cosnen. 1t
was at first thought that Mr.. Collar
chik had suffered broken spine. but
the result of an X-ray taken Monday
indicates the injury is not Of so ser
ious a nature and hopes are enter
tanned that he will speedily recover.
The accident occurred at the ranch
of his brother. Joe Colarchik. where
he was helping in threshing. In some
manner he thrown from the grain
wagon on which he was riding, stgik-
ing heavily on his back either upon
the wheel of the wagon or upon the
ground He was unable to walk after
the accident.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1921-10-20
HECkAMAN-JOHNSON

Miss Hilma Johnson, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Ole Johnson of Willow
creek. was married in Great Falls Sat-
urday to Fred X. Heckaman Of Belt.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. A, Lunde at the parsonage of
Our SHvior's Lutheran church. the
young couple being attended by Chas.
McShane and Misses Ida and Garda
Johnson, sisters Of the bride. They
returned TO Belt. where they will make
their future home. but are planning q
wedding trip to Lincoln Neb.
Mr. Heekaman 'is native Of Ne
braska and has been employed on the
Bratley ranch the past summer. The
bride. has resided in this section since
childhood and both have many friends
and well wishers for their future hap
piness.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1921-10-20

returning from Neihart, and continu.
ing on by the stage from here. They
consider themselves very lucky that
they came out of the accident alive.
Mr.. Cox's injuries were very painful.
but no permanent ill-effects are APP
pretended. The damage TO the car
was slight.
Felix Evans car is in the hospital,
and according TO the diagnosis Of the
expert mechanic at the Park-to- Park
garage, heroic remedies will be neces-
sary for its complete recovery. Felix.
is apparently all right, but he don
know yet how it happened last Thurs
day night that he got out alive when
the car, through some defect in the
steering gear left the road near the
foot Of the Kennedy addition hill and
landed, bottom side up in French cou-
lee. with him under it. A few lusty
yells brought help and Felix was re-
leased, and has spent most of the time
since IN wondering how Il was possi-
bic for him TO escape alive.
A mixture of five Italian miners
from Stockett, three jugs of moon.
shine afsA an automobile with faulty
brakes, was the moving force that
called out the service car from the
Pioneer garage early Tuesday morn
ing and the towing in from the top Of
the west grade a sorry looking junk
pile that was once a fine Studebaker
SIX One Of the occupants of the car
suffered a rather severe cut over the
eye which required some expert needle
work on the part of DIR. j. w. Gray
beal. The others were not injured to
speak of
The party were driving to Belt from
Stockett. the driver finding that his
brakes were not working when the car
reached the top of the grade. Too
late to stop, he tok a chance by turn
ing into the abandoned quarry few
hundred feet below the top of the hill.
stopping with terrific impact against
the steep bank, the car turning over
On 1ts side.
The crash was instantly fatal to two
of the jugs, while the other received &
severe shock, though il is asserted
hat 1t was Of considerable assistance
. the dazed party who crawfed out of
he debris and wended their sad way
nto town
Gust Probst, Jr., was brought in
rom the ranch on Cora creek Sunday
lfterneoH to have very painful arm
iftended to and found on consulting
local physician that bone Of the
light forearm was fractured Twist
ng the tail Of a stubborn Henry
vas responsible for the accident.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1921-10-20
New Repair Shop
at Ford Garage

| In order to properly handle bust.
ness that has developed from an un.
considered side line into proportions
that have eclipsed his original ven
ture into the business activities OF
Belt. N. II. Browning, local author
lied Ford agent, during the past week
has put the roof over an addition TO
his garage and blacksmith shop that
will contain when completed COM
pletely equipped and modern repair
shop for handling the rapidly increas-
! ing automobile and tractor business of
Mr., Browning The new addition will
contain floor space Of 25x50 feet, with
concrete foundation and floor. The
structure is of frame and designed for
plenty of light and comfort for the
workmen in the sever6st. weather. The
equipment will include power machn-
cry for handling all classes Of auto
mobile and tractor repair work, in-
cluding a lathe, complete aeetylene
welding plant and cranes. The pre-
sent repair shop will be converted into
storage room for automobiles. -
| Mr.. Browning entered the business
life of Belt 10 years ago by opening
a blacksmith shop on the site of the
present building on Bridge street.
Eight years ago he secured The agency
for the Ford automobile for the dis
trict surrounding Belt, including Ray
nesford. Monarch and Neihart. This
was merely regarded as side line for
the blacksmith business ard hardly
given serious consideration as 20 its
possibilities and growth Without
special effort for the first year or two
the showings Of the side line became
too prominent 20 be ignored and more
time was given TO sales. followed by
the inevitable carrying Of line of ac-
cessories and the establishment of
repair department, the erection Of gas
and oil station and a general garage I
This development has re-
quired two previous enlargemcnts Of
his original building. With the build
ing Of the new repair shop the storage
is greatly increased. and (
Mr. Browning believes he has provided 4
ample room for the natural growth Of 1
the business for number Of years to
come.
The repair department. will be IN
,harge Of Vernon LaFkiii, an expert
mechanic who has been connected with
he Browning shop for the past five
years or more. The blacksmithing de-
5artment is handled by-DHve Gray.I
qho has been with the establishment
or the past year or more. Mr.. Brown
ng gives his whole time 70 the super
'ision Of the business.