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The log cabin Democrat., 1921-04-01
NEWSPAPER STORY
 STARTLES MORRILTON
Democrat Tells "Tale Out of School About the Ladies Playing Poker
 for Money.

Something of sensation, accord ing to reports from Morrilton today, was occasioned in that city yesterday afternoon by the publication of a story in the Morrilton Democrat, edited by Robin A. Cruce, to the effect that some of the ladies of Morrilton had formed a club in which the game of poker was played for money. Membership of the club, according to the Democrat, includes mothers of school children and active church workers. One of them, the story de- clares, recently lost SIP at one sitting"
 The Democrats article follows:
 "The report of the grand jury of the March term of the Conway coun- ty circuit court calls attention to condition in the business of law en- forcement that is both dispiriting and distressing. At the time the report of the grand jury was made they laid special stress upon the condition of the county or the rural districts.
 "Since the grand jury adjourned some very deplorable conditions have been existing.
 "Very few people would believe a poker club has been organized in Morrilton; fewer still would believe its members are composed of ladies, but nevertheless this is a true fact.
 "Ladies of the town are known to have met and played poker and at one meeting one of the ladies lost $12.00.
 Among the members of the club are the mothers of children, boys and girls who attend the schools of the city. Another interesting fact is that the same ladies are staunch church
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-04-01
STUDENTS ENJOYING
 APRIL FOOL HOLIDAY

Forestalling the annual custom of Normal students to take a self-grant- ed April-fool holiday, Pres. B. w. Torreyson yesterday allowed the stu dents to take vote on the question and the majority favored the holiday, which is being enjoyed in numerous picncs and outdoor sports today Central students were granted half holiday this afternoon and at Hendrix the senior class played hockey" and are enjoying a picnic at Gleason.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-04-01

ability to meet circumstances and al so to push out and develop. His hum orous references were to the action of Mayor Cole in arraigning him for permitting breeding places for mos qultoes on the Central campus, which impressed the speaker as proof of Mayor Coles impartial arraignrGent of either high or low in standing who dared to violate the law.
 Conway's standing as city was shown by Mayor Cole in his response, his first assertion being that Conway mas no debts, in contrast with cities ot the same class in Arkansas, 75 per cent of which are facing indebt- edness. He commended the light and water systems as good investments for the city. To succeed the mosouito campaign, which will entirely free the city of the pest this year, Mayor Cole hopes in 1921 to launch a campaign agalnst flies. "A f1yless city means typhoid-less city, Mayor Cole said. The only class this will be hard upon Will be the doctors, for many of them Will have to leave and find towns which have flies and hence sickness" The importance of the Commercial Club and the splendid ability of Mr. Clever, it's president were mentioned oy Mayor Cole with a plea for cio e cooperation by all members.
 Rev. R. L. Jetton the last of the speakers assigned for eight minutes. spoke of optimism in both a serioa.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-04-01
ONE CENT GAS TAX
 GOES INTO EFFECT

Effective today gasoline filling sta tions began the collection of a state tax of one cent per gallon on gasoline, under an act passed by the 1921 leg islature. It is estimated the tax will produce about $250,00O in the state, one-half of the funds going to the county and the balance to the state highway fund.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-04-01
WAGE SLASH AFFECTS
 25,000 ELECTRIC MEN
lRv UniteJ Pressl

Chicago, April 1. - Twenty-Five thousand employees of the Western Electric Company will be given five per cent reductions in their wages, effective Monday it was announced to- day by the company.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-09-29
THURSDAY, SEPT. 10Th, 1921

There will be meeting of the Of
ficers of the Sunday School Associa-
ton of Barbour County at Philippi,
Saturday October Sth, 1921 in the
Baptist Church beginning at 1920
a. m. and 80 p. m. All County dis
trict and department officers are ur-
ged to attend this meeting as it will
be very important one.
There will be conferences in each de
partment presided over by County Of
ficers.
Now is the time to plan your work
Let US have full attendance of County
and District officers are especially
urged to attend and get acquainted
with your work.
All persons interested in Sunday
School work are cordially invited to
attend this meeting Let US make
Barbour County a front line County.
Will you help?
D. J. TAFT, President
]. NJ. McVICKER, Secretary
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-09-29

There are no crops throughout Ar
menia because warfare prevented
planting and drove a vast proportion
Of the agricultural population into
exile. The adult refugee problem is
so enormous that 1t seems almost i'm
possible to solve.
Government officials with whom /
talked estimated five million bushels
of grain to be- the minimum require
ment to carry the population of the
famine areas through until cultfya-
ton of the fields can be resumed
once more. In addition, vast ouan-
titles of medical supplies must be
brought in, for disease Is following
fast in the path of hunger
The people are again turning 70
america as their only hope. 1t was
American supplies and American men
and women who brought the sur
vlvors through a similar situation
Just after the armistice. And 1t has
been American money that through
the Near East Relief has kept the
WORK going 1t is almost pathetic
to see the confidence these poor neo-
pie have in our ability and Willingness
to help them"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-09-29
The Belington Progressive
Justice To All
OUR BOUNDEN DUTY

This newspaper must first of all be
clean, it must be fair, it must be hon
est and without malice in its opinions
and expressions, and it must, at all
times, levote itself unflinchingly and
fearlessly to the public service in the
interests of the masses of the people.
1t must always combat evil and in
justice
1t must always fight for progress
and reform.
1t must never tolerate corruptions.
1t must be in sympathy with the
poor and unfortunate.
For Belington it must always stand
with unselfish devotion, for the
achievement of the finest ideals, OF
every high purpose, of every enter
prise, of every step in the march of
progress.
1t must stand for good government,
freedom, equality, the public welfare,
civic and true patriotism and undying
love of country.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-09-29
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SALE OF STOCK
R. F. d. A.

On the 22nd day of October. 1921. at
8 O'Clock, P. NJ. we will sell at Public
Auction, to the highest bidder for
cash, at the Front Door of the Citiz-
ems National Bank of Belington. 20
shares of the Capital Stock of the
lexington Industrial Company. repre-
sented by certificate No. SO. The
SAID stock being held as collateral
IN the name Of William Scrimpeour
on note due the said Bank for ST.
2oo.OO dated the 9th day of Aug, 49,
~ and due and payable in 12o DAYS af-
ter date. Said sale to be made in con-
formity with decree of the Circuit
Court of Barbour County West Viz
glnIa, in the Chancery Cause of E. A.
Earte, Administrator, VS.. Sallie Smith
Scrlmgeour, ct. al.
The Citizens National Bank of Pc.
lington.
By j. A. Viquesney, President
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-09-29
SUNDAY SCHOOL ELECTS OF
FICERS

The following officers for the en-
suelng year were located last Sunday
for the NJ. E. Sunday School:
J. L. Ernest, Supt., Fred. E. Thomp-
son, Assistant supt, Miss Nettie Bar
tlett, Secy., Miss Reva Shepherd.
First Assistant, Miss Virginia Eth
Second Assistant; Porter Lovett
Treasurer, Miss Margaret Smith
Librarian, Miss Bessie Shepherd
Assistant; Miss Jessie Ernest Plan
lst' Miss Laura Hymes, Assistant:
Miss Myrtle Bolton, Missionary De-
partment; Fred. E. Thompson. Tenn
perance Department; G. o. Shepherd
oecetary of both departments; Mrs
D. X. Blatchford, Home Department
and Mrs. J. W. Strother, Cradle Roll
Department.
With few exceptions the old Of
flcers were reelected
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-09-29

Miss Bernice Price of this
city is at Philippi in the capac-
ity of nurse, Miss Price is one OF
the most competent nurses in
this section of the county, and
is busy most of the time.
APP. Digman of Doddridge
County spent a part of last week
here visiting relatives. Mr..
Digman was reared in this coun-
ty but had not been here for a
good many years.
A large moving van passed
thru town this evening from
PittSburq to ElkinS.
It was one of the
largest loads that has passed
this way for some time.
Geo. Hill of the West side
spent part of the past week in
Pittsburg on business; his moth
err returned here with him and
will spend a few weeks here Wis
iting her sons.
A much needed cement cross
ing is being put in on Serpell
Ave, few more such crossings
at the bad places, and a few
more improved streets and side
walks and our city will look bet
ter.
J. w. Stalnaker who has the
reputation Of having owned
more different tracts of land
than any other man in the coun-
try, has made another trade,
this time he gets what is known
as the "Moss farm.
A few things should encour-
age building of homes in town.
Belington is one of the healthier
places to be found anywhere,
rents are being increased while
everything else is being reduced
Except barber prices). Labor
and lumber are both cheap.
Fred Hill Of Sugar Creek cele-
brated his 18th birthday at his
home Sunday Sept. 25th. He
is still hale and hearty. Those
present were; Mr.. and Mrs. M.
E. Hill and daughter, Ernestine,
Mrs. Isabel Harvey, Mrs. VIM.
Hill, VIM Coontz and family, of
Belington, and Floyd Coontz al
so of Belington.
The Football game between
Belington and Warrington on
Saturday was a big victory for
the Warrington team, some
times a bad beginning makes a
good ending; here's hoping it
does. Nowadays the reputat-
ion of a school is largely built on
Athletics.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-09-29
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY

Charity begins at home, and Is
seldom fond of travelling.
The greatness that is thrust upon o
man usually goes to his head.
Nature is not always kind. 1t is
seldom the red-headed fellow who gets
bald.
No man is so hungry for paradox as
to feed his vanity by swallowing his
pride.
Envy is an endless chain. The
people we envy are envying someone
higher up.
1t is possible for a woman's head
to be turned by flattery, even when she
has a stiff neck.
The people who are weighed in the
balance and found wanting always
blame it on the scales.
Ever notice that the people who
pose as martyrs always get heap of
satisfaction out of it?
Wigg-"I never place too much de-
pendence on appearances" Wagg-
Neither do l. For instance, / know
a seamstress who isn't what she
seems"
Blobbs-"He seems very cheerful
for dentist" Slobbs-"Well, why
shouldn't a dentist be cheerful r
Blobbs-"Oh, it seems to me they are
always looking down in the mouth"
Joshua commanded the sun to stand
still" said the good deacon. Must
have been the ninth inning with the
score a tie and rain clouds looming
up" suggested the unregenerate back
slider.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-09-29
MRS. w. T. HULDERMAN

v,-M rs Il url1arn,a,, wife Of
VIM. I. Hulderman died at the Hos
pital in Weston Sunday night and the
body brought here Monday. She
was &c years and p days old at the
time of her death, and leaves to
mourn her beloved husband, two a.
dopted sons, John and Otto Huber
and three brothers, Miner Sharps of
Liberty, Mo-, Jed Sharps of Saybrook
ILL.,, and John G. Sharps of Beling-
ton. Mrs. Hulderman was a men,
Der of the NJ. E. Church, South, in
which she has been faithful member
for Al years. Her acquaitances are
scattered over many states, she hav,
ing been in the Hotel business with
he husband for many years, and was
one of the best hostesses that could be
found in any hotel, for no one ever
went away from the table of Mrs.
Hulderman without having received
their moneys worth in good things
to eat besides service and courteous
treatment. This good lady will be
greatly missed, and besides the
mourning of her relatives there are
scored and scores of people who feel
the sharp pains of sorrow for de-
parted friend.
Funeral and interment took place
at the Valley Bend Church, Tuesday
at 2 p. m.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-09-29

Now, Keats is distinctly poets poet he represents the aesthetic
spirit all its beauty Here line which he reveals the application
OF the moral law art Wh doth strengthen and what mam That's
the question ask about work of ardoes make
weaker does build and inspire and you with
and healthy feelings does cripple and lower moral tone and
fill you with morbid thoughts and hysterical impulses?
Take the art of Great music merely good music which
has melody and harmony in flows around like Of clear
water like the pillows of the great refrehes and strengthens
but sensual music lascvous muse be called
arritates demorazes and vugazes those who listen
jazz for example, think invented by for the of
mbece True does not contain distinct immoral teaching be-
music didacic art but does contain real immoral
influence because confuse wders numte and befudd the mind
through is effect dope drop the
Of sound.
Laws against immoral art? They do little to help but not
very much To rely upon legislation safeguard against immortality
in ahat real aeuardis great mistake The true defense
found in the Discrimination the the conscience of the ind
yidnal and the public
learn and teach children to ask
well and other human activities what is good in
its effect and what evil After all in thinking of art, that is to
Of the higher kind back to the words of old book:
Watoever things pure and lovely and Of good report there
be any virtue and if there be praise think these hnga
made by his thoughts What he loves he apt to look a
looks grows be like These my
andm morals.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-09-29
PIus Scent TruffIes.

The pig is very clever truff1e finder
1t has been said that so keen is the
scent of one we'll trained that a SOW
has been known to run In a direct line
$50 feet snufliing toward a point
where, two or three inches under
ground, lay truff1e. Should the pig
root it up and attempt to eat 1t, he is
punished. Generally, however, when
properly trained he merely stands over
1t and grunts till 1t is dug up by the
truffle hunter.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-09-29

TIME suffering and misery that
for seven years has decimated
Il and exhausted the populat ton
of Transcaucasia, has not yet ended.
according to American agents of the
Near East Relief, who, in recent re-
ports to national headquarters of
that organization in New York, de-
clare that the situation in this re-
gion has once more reached an acute
stage
Children are dying on the streets
from starvation" one of them wired
from Constantinople, on his return
this week from Alexandropol Ar
menla where he had been engaged in
work at one of the Near East Relief
orphanages. This was in midsum-
mer. AS winter, which comes early
and brings bitter cold in the eau
ca JUS. approa ches. conditions will be-
cone indescribablv worse. Already
we have more than twenty thousand
children in our institutions, while
twenty thousand more must receive
the benefit of facilities we have not
the money at present to extend to
them, or perish.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-09-29
FACTS ABOUT RELIGION

The total number of Hindus is 215,-
$4,000.
There are 576,oOo,Ooo Christians in
the world.
OF these, 2ss,oooooo are Roman
Catholics.
The total number of Protestants is
167000,000. ~
The total number of eastern Cath
olics Is 21,000,000.
There are 1,116,158,0O0 non-Chrisr
tians In the world.
Of these, 31O,925, 900 are Confuci and
TaoiSts.
The total number Of Mohammedans
is 227,040,000.
In North and Central America there
are 100000 Christians.
There are more Christians in Europe
than in any other continent (390,0OO,-
0OO).
There are only about 1000 Bud
dhists and 1000 Shintoists in North
and Central America.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-09-29
STARS AND STRIPES

One of life's greatest mysteries is
why the soap box orator never has
any use for soap.
When they get to making mems
clothes without pockets a lot of wives
can go to sleep earlier nights.
A woman who has been on a party
wire never feels at home when she
moves into a house with a private
phone.
No wonder the Russians aren't anx-
ious to do great things for their coun-
try. Whenever one does, Trotzky kiss
es him.-Chicago Herald and Exam
liner.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-09-29
FOUND

One mare Mule, sorrel, weighs a.
bout 900 lbs. Has diamond shaped
mark on left hind leg. Came to nv
mountain farm about August goth.
Last seen there Sept. 9th. Owner
please call, pay for this advertisement
and pasture at once.
w. D. PARSONS
Belington, W. Va.
r. F n
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-09-29

Divine services will be held in the
Belington Presbyterian church Sun
day morning Oct. 2, at II O'Clock. The
subject given will be Mans Inhuman-
ity to Man..
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-09-29
GEMS OF THOUGHT

Every noble activity makes room for
itself.-Emerson
The small courtesies sweeten life /;
the greater ennoble it.-Bovee.
Behavior is a mirror IN which every
one displays his image.-Goethe.
To see what is right and not to do
1t, is want of courage.-Confucius
Men are taught virtue and love of
independence, by living in the country.
-Meandor.
Nothing is so easy as to deceive one
self; for what we wish, that we read
lily believe.-Demosthen
Accuracy of statement is one of
the first elements of truth; inaccuracy
is a near kin to falsehood.-TyronE Ed
wards.
Age does not depend upon years,
but upon temperament and health
Some men are born old. and some
never grow so.-Tyron Edwards.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-09-29

Mrs. H. B. Shinn, President of the
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
announces that there will be a meet
ing of all the members at the home
OF Mrs. j. L. Ernest, Tuesday Octo
Der 4th, at 2;30. All are invited to
come.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-09-29

a card from Miss Algie Werner
formerly of this city was re-
celVed by Mr.. and Mrs. Grant
Graham announces that Miss
Werner is touring Canada.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-09-29
DID YOU KNOW THAT

There were said to be 7,904,271 autos
In use in the United States last year?
That in 1914 there were only 1853
034 In use?
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-09-29

"I'cre your earth born souls still speak
To mortals of their little week,
Of their SORROWS and delights,
Of their passions and their spites,
OF their glory and their shame;
What doth strengthen and what maim.@
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-09-29
what Doth Strengthen and What Maim:"
Application of Moral Law to Art

By DR. HENRY VAN DYKE, Address to N A.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-09-29

That Nevada was last with 1888?
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-09-29

That Ohio led last year with 567,-
900?
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-09-29

John Keats, whose centenary has Just been ceie-
brated throughout the English-speaking world, has
very fine remark the moral side of poetry You will
find it in his ode entitled Bards of Passion and of
Mir,l':
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-09-29
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To see what is right and not to dc
it, is want of courage.-Confucius.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1921-01-06

is READY FOR
COWBOY SHOW

Seventeen boxes have been sold for
500 each. tickets are on sale at Fort
Bliss, and everything IS ready TO
launch a ticket selling campaign to
reach the individual in an attempt TO
put over" the cowboy contests to be
staged in Ell PasO January - to Is.
The Young Mems business league was
told this at its luncheon Thursday
by a W Norcop, its president The
meeting was in the chamber OF com
merce grill
The city has been divided into Is
sections, in each OF which a captain
and team has been assigned. he said.
As most Of the captains had been in
formed Of their appointment only
short while before the luncheon, re-
ports Of selling progress were not
mare
8Ir. Norcop said that 5000 letters had
been sent out advertising FL Paso and
the event, and predicted that success
Of the show this year would insure its
becoming as distinctive Of FL Paso
as the 1lardi Gras was Of New Or
leans. Ia.
The Tumblin Tads from the Y. II.
c. A. entertained with a series of
Eymnastic feats. Boys comprising the
team are Lawrence Hale. Lincoln
Hawley. Lyman Essential. Leo But
Ter. Joe Corona Robert Horton, Ed
ward Hale and George Atkinson A
L Holm. director Of the y H. c. A.
was in charge
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1921-01-06
OLD PORT WINE
AND0LIVEOLIS
THE BEST TONIC

All doctors agree on Olive Oil and
Port Wine as a food tonic. Rich old
Port Wine contains iron and other
bodybuilding ingredients. and pure
Olive OIL IS a real liquid food when
made IN a mixture such as PortOlive.
You viii never regain your strength
or health taking worthless drugs.
mostly stimulanis. Try natures way
and see how quickly you improve and
get back your strength. You viii feel
ike a new person after enc weeks
trial Portolive is on sale at all drug
gists. PortoIiye company. ~ North
Main street. Los Angeles. Cal
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1921-01-06
CLOUDCROFT LOADING TRACK
TO CROSS HE DEER PARK

At the request OF the business in
terests OF North Cloudcroft and Of
Ben LonEWell. who has the contract
70 cut timber on the 1TescaIero
reservation and elsewhere in the
Sacramento mountains a short ex-
tension or spur OF the Cloudcroft
line VIII be built. 20 be used now
as loading track for North Cloud
Croft and Che mountain farmers and
cattlemens and later TO connect with
logging extension
Two proposals were under consid-
Grafton, one TO run the extension and
loading track from a point near the
present station around into and
through the deer park, keeping quite
close 10 the main street Of North
CLoudcroft. the other to construct a
loading track west Of the deer park
taking out from the curve at the
irestie and running into the hill,
with the projected logging extension
70 run around another way. taking
out at the first Y beyond the sta
ton and running along the edge Of
the hills. crossing the southern
branch Of the golf links. and cross
ing James canyon outside the inner
reservation fence.
Members Of the CIoudcroft direc-
tory, 7 F. Coles. T.. Z. Hunter. H B.
stevens, Stanley BeTan and J. +. VIII
hams, with H. D. Slater. met with
A. y Sweet general manager Of the
y Faso d SouthT estern- and J l.
Campbell chief engineer, and after
ful discussion the first project was
approved as being least objection
able The railroad executive ex-
pressed the desire TO meet the wishes
Of the Clcudcrofters so far as pos
SiDle IN any work done. The logging
road viii not run down James canyon,
but VIII take out around the hill from
North ClOudcroft-