davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-06-02
FAIRMONT MAN BROWNS
TRYING TO SAVE BOYS
Waded Beyond Their Depth in River
and He Went in After Them

FAIRMONT, May 27.-Chas.
Mason, aged 81 lost his life this
evening by drowning while en-
deavoring to save the lives of
two school boys, who had gone
in swimming in the West Fork
river near Monongah. The two
boys were Joseph and Frank
Lapinski, aged 9 and Z years re-
spectively, sons of Joseph Lap
inski. The river had become
swollen from the heavy rains
and the boys went beyond their
depth. They were taken out
unconscious by bystanders but
were resuscitated.
Several of the men went to
the rescue of the boys. Mason
was asked not to go in so far in
saving the lives of the others he
l.lost his own, within a short dis
lance of his home. A widow and
four sons survive.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-06-02

w. S. Douglas of Junior, was
a business visitor here Wednes-
day afternoon.
DR.. C. L. Rohrbough of this
city, made q business trip be-
tween trains Wednesday after
noon to Buckhannon.
Mr.. and Mrs. j.. B. Ware of
Philippi, were here aiding Jess
Glenn to the train Wednesday
afternoon.
Beginning Wednesday, June
18th, the Ladies of the Civic
League will start selling tickets
for the Chautauqua.
j. F. Robinson of route four,
was in the city Tuesday, and in
forms us that he has plenty of
cabbage pants for sale.
Reduction in prices of Chal-
mers cars ranging from $3.50 to
$500 are announced from the
factory at Detroit. Adv.
Business menl have the money
at your resident for your wife
to purchase. the season tickets
for the family.
Mr.. and Mrs. G, w. Moose of
Grafton, were visitinghis grand
mother, Mrs. VIM. Jarvis On the
west side for a few days.
Don't have the solicitor come
to your home more than once
in order to sell you a ticket for
the Chautauqua.
No one is being paid this
year for selling Chautauqua
tickets, so help the solicitors
bring the Chautauqua "over the
top" by being ready to buy your
ticket when they come to your
home.
The new price of the Road
ster is $1495; the 5 passenger
Touring Car $1545; the z pass
enger Touring Car S1795; Sport
Car $685.; Coupe $2295; Sedan
S2440. Adv.
Oweing to the heavy rain fall
Saturday and Sunday, the were
a few small bridges washed out
in different parts Of the county
and adjoining coutnies, but have
been replaced on the main auto
roads. The rivers and creeks
all through the state have swol-
len to a large depth. No serious
damage has been reported.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-06-02
TELEPHONE OPERATOR
is SHOT TO DEATH
Josephine Howard of Philadelphia,
While Walking With a College
Student is Murdered

PHILADELPHIA, PA, May
28- Josephine Howard, tele-
phone operator was shot and
killed here today while
walking with a college student.
The man who did the shooting
jumped from behind a scaffold
erected in front Of a house and
fired at close range and made
good his escape. The girl died
almost instantly. The police
are looking for a discarded suit
or. The girls mother and bro
Their said today the man sought
twice threatened to kill the girl
because she would not marry
him. The college student has
been detained by the police as a
witness.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-06-02
AUTOMOBILE PLANT BURNS
Dietrich Garage and Auto Works at
Fairmont Burned with $4,000 :.
Loss

FAIRMONT, w. VA, May
27.- The Fairmont Carriage &
Automobile Works owned by
Flory Dietrich, on Cleveland
avenue, was completely destroy
ed by fire this morning. At
$3.50 a young lady who rooms in
the Dietrich home next to the
building turned in an alarm.
The fire department worked un-
der a handicap from $3.50 to Z
but were only able to save the
Dietrish home only few feet
away. The property loss will
amount to about $4,000 of
which 100000 will be suffered
by the owner of the garage.
There was very little insurance
carried, not enough to pay for
the machinery. The total
number of automobiles in the
building was not known, but Mr..
Dietrich is certain that nine or
ten were destroyed.
Yesterday a deed had been
drawn up by Mr.. Dietrich CIV
ing half interest to his four
sons.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-06-02
MR. wENzEL VISITS BELNGToN


E. A. Wenzel of Eureka
Peasants County, formerly of
Belington, was here for the 30th.
He has made good in Peasants
and has recently come intposses-
sion of a 800 acre farm near st.
Mary's in which he has interest
ed two of our fellow townsmen,
Ia. Viquesney and Floyd Teter.
This 800 acre tract has millions
of feet of timber, fine grazing
land and oil wells all over it.
Mr.. Wenzel is so well pleased
over his new find" that we have
every reason to believe that this
is a good fortune for the new
owners. He is using the Uni
versity Record system of as
counting for farm expence and
income. Peasants County is
represented by democrat, Hon.
L. c. White, whom Mr.. Wenzel
met and tells us that Mr.. White
is real man even tho he is of
different political faith, which
only confirms the editors opin-
ion formed while associated
with him in the legislature.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-06-02
DARTMOOR

The people have been very
busy cultivatiny their gardens.
The mines here have not
been running full time for the
past two or three weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Everson
of near Junior, spent Monday
afternoon with Mr.. and Mrs.
A. B. Simon.
Miss Rady Wees is visiting
relatives at Grafton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Ashby
took their little son to the hos
pital at Elkins Saturday.
We were all made very sad
Saturday afternoon when the
word came to us that Tivew
Recall of Weaver, while in bath
ing here was drowned. His
relatives and friends have the
sympathy of the entire commun-
ity.
Mrs. Elsie Coffman visited
friends of the west side Mon
day. -Jada
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-06-02
TWO ARE SHOT TO DEATH
IN PIKE COUNTY
However killing was foreign to recent
trouble along the border.

WILLIAMSON, May 3d.
The killing of two persons in the
Williamson district was report
ed to the state police late today.
The shooting occurred on Pond
creek in Pike county, Kentucky,
and while the authorities here
had no details, they said the kill
ing was entirely foreign to the
recent disorders along the West
overwhelmingly border Cap
tain j. r. Brockus of the West
Virginia state police reported
that a man named Brumfield
and his four year old daughter
were shot and killed by a man
named Brown. The latter was
arrested and taken to Pikesville
KY, the county seat of Pike
county. Brumfield's body was
brought to this city.
Captain Brockus and Sheriff
A. G. Pinson said tonight that
the situation along the Tug river
was quiet.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-06-02
COUNTY BOARD MEETING

There will be a meeting of the
Boards of Education of the re-
spective districts of the county
at the Philippi court house on
Monday, June 9th. Every Board
member of the county is urged
to be present also the coming
members together with the Sec
retaries.
The new schools laws as pass
ed by the recent Legislature
will be taken up and explained
by a man from the Department
of Edudation, Charleston. Also,
local problems will be discussed.
Each district Board will have
its own problem for solution.
Independent districts are in
vited to be present with their
problems.
Rember the date, Monday,
June 9th.
Respectfully,
E. A. Hunt, Co. Supt. schools.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-06-02
luamI lmBam anmau MuM uIMma uHautIu
HEREA AND THERE

r. IrieF
Bill and Gale Hillyard were
in home over the Both.
Mr.. and Mrs. c.. w. Shomo of
Junior, were in the city 30th.
Rev. Grenolds of Junior was a
visitor in the city the Both.
Bob Leachman of Grafton,
was in the city over the Both.
V. E. George was business
visitor in the city Wednesday.
Sile Kelly, of route four was
in the city Monday on business.
S. M. Polling of Marysville,
was in the city Monday on bust
ness.
w. S. Arbogast, of Junior,
was in the city on business Sat-
urday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wade Salnaker
of near Normal, was in the city
the Both.
NJ. D. Gamer returned Tues
day evening from visit to
Fairmont.
Page Findley Of near Glenn
ents, was in the city Tuesday
with team.
Be ready to buy your season
tickets when the solicitor comes
to your home.
Abraham Ware Of Valley,
was in the city after a load of
goods, Wednesday.
Reduction of $500 to $3.50 in
Prices of Famous Chalmers
Since last September. adv.
John Waters Of Valley, was
in the city this week in the in
terest Of marble works.
Isaac Woodford, Corder and
Dock jenkins of Philippi, were
visitors in the city the both.
E, A. Hunt, County Superin-
tendent of Schools, was a bust
ness visitor in the city Tuesday,
Remember, June 18th the So
licitors will be at your resident
to sell you season tickets for
the Chautauqua.
John Tuner Of Martinsburg
is here with his niece visiting
his broher Will Turner on route
2.
Decide now if you want
season tickets for the Chautau-
qua and be ready to buy when
you are asked.
A large crowd from Beiling-
ton and Elkins attended the
dance on the mountain, after
noon and night of the Both. The
pravillion on the mountain is
arranged and equipped very
nicely for dinners and dancing.
All who are interested in old
Baptist cemetary also new adj
dition. Please meet there Thurs
day June 9th at 2 P. NJ. Men
bring scythes, hoes or rakes and
we will clean up the place.
Committee;
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-06-02
HOG PEN ON RUNNERS

Geo. w. Price, Ex-Chief-of-
police, has the latest improved
hog pen in the city. It is on
runners and at present contains
two of the finest "shoats" that
can be found anywhere. The
high water Sunday was making
its way for Georges hog pen,
but he hitched "old dobbin" to
the pen and pulled it up on high
er ground and when the water
receded, of curse George used
"old dobbin" again and the pen
is relocated in the willows along
the creek while summers
breezes and shady trees make
healthy place for swine.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-06-02
ALIEN BILL IS SIGNED

Washington. President
Harding has signed the immig-
ration bill which restricts inn
migration to 3 per cent Of the
nationals Of any country alrea-
dy in the United States, based
on the census Of 1910. The law
is effective until June 80, 1922.
The same bill was passed at
the last session Of congress, but
was vetoed by President Wilson.
The departments of state,
labor and commerce have as
signed representatives to work
out the PERCENTAGE Of immi-
grants.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-06-02
Recommends Chamberlain's Tablets

"Chamberlain's Tablets have been
used by my husband and myself of
and on for the past five years. When
my husband goes away from home lie
always takes bottle Of them with
him. Whenever I have that heavy
feeling after eating, or feel dull and
played out, l take one Or two of
Chamberlain's Tablets and they fix
me up fine" writes Mrs. Newton
Vreeland, Minoa, N. Y. Take these
tablets when troubled with consti-
patton or Indigestion and they will do
you good
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-06-02
NEGRO RUNS AMUCK
SHOOTING FIVE PERSONS

BUFFALO, N. Y. May 28.-
C. A. wilson, 35years old, SER
geant Of the police reserves was
killed and four other persons
were shot at midnight last night
by a negro who ran amuck with
a pistol in a house occupied by
negroes here.
Wilson was killed while in
pursuit Of the man who did the
shooting.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-06-02

officials state that when Car
pentier visited Dempsey's camp
at Atlantic City, the Legion
members accorded him an en-
thusiastic reception. The en-
dorsement of Dempsey, they
aver, came from another veter-
ans organization in that city.
With all the ceremony accord
ed a chieftain of bygone days,
Albert Grass, 81 years old last
chief of the Dakota Sioux In
dians, who was killed fighting
in France, was buried at Man
dan, N. ID. Mingled with the In
dams rites and religious cere-
monies were the services of the
American Legion, whose men
bers conducted a military fun
eral for their comrade. The
Legionaires buried the chieftain
in Holy HILL, a spot sacred to the
Indians, where the last great
sun dance of the Sioux was held.
Under the auspices of the
American Legion, Cheyenne
and Arapaho Indians in King
fisher County, Oklahoma, held
an "All American Day" celebra-
ton. Three beeves were killed
for the occasion, and led by their
chief, Fighting Bull, the origi-
nal Americans celebrated the re-
vival in dances.
Most of the American aces of
the World War will be seen in
actor during the annual conven-
ton of. the American Legion in
Kansas City. Airplanes will be
sent by the Army and by numer-
GUS builders of aircraft and a
Flying circus" will be held I'M
der the auspices of the Flying
Club Of Kansas City. Among
the aces expected to participate
are Eddie Sickenbacker, Dare
Devil" Murphy, Eddie Stinson
and Major r. w. Schroeder, who
holds the worlds altitude record.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-06-02
AMERICAN LEGION NEWS

More than ten thousand resi-
dents of New York City paid
tribute to soldiers and sailors
who died in the World War at
a memorial service May 26 UNI
der the auspices of the Memoir
ial Festival Committee, of which
President Harding is honorary
chairman, and of which F. w.
Galbraith, Jr., national COM
mander of the American Legion
is chairman.
Addresses by Governor Henry
]. Allen of Kansas, and the Rev
erend Francis P. Duffy, chours
singing by 1000 New York
school children and a solemn
funeral procession, with a drap-
ed and poppy-ladden gun car
riage, rolling the length of the
hall and hating before the
stage, formed the most impress
sive parts Of the program.
So great was the public in
terest in the event that it is
probable the desire of the COM
mittee to hold the memorial an
nually and to have a day of
tribute to the World War dead
set apart in every community
will be realized.
Jack Dempsey's supporters
in his coming fight with Car
pentier are few in the ranks of
the American Legion, which
does not look with favor upon
Dempsey's career in the ship
yards during the World War as
contrasted with Carpenters
croix de guerre. The Legion
post at Atlantic City, N. j.,
which was reported as endors-
ing Dempsey, has Indignantly
denied taking such action. Post
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-06-02

rib-tickling comedy of embarrass-
ments.
In which. even a white lie would
blacken a mans reputation
A crusader of truth among an army
of fibbers
In which a modern American goes
the Father of His Country" one bet
ter.
In a desert of fabrications, ,vith d
truthful man as an oasis.
Showing that the way Of the truth
teller is hard.
An adventure in veracity revealing
that fbbers are in the majority among
the best families.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-06-02

AN important contribution to the
"A success of Knight MacGregor, the
Scotch-Canadiah baritone, who is to
be heard on Chautauqua's closing
night, is the capable piano work Of
Miss Wallace. She has been accom-
PIANIST for Mr.. MacGregor since the
beginning of his conspicuous rise in
the musical world, and the Redpath
management feels confident that with
Miss Wallace and an efficient cellist
Mr.. MacGregor will be ably sup
ported in this seasons concert en-
gagements.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-06-02

Paul Holbert, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Boyd Holbert was brought
home from Baltimore Friday.
His eye sight has been failing
him for some time, but so far
physicians are unable to help
him.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-06-02

Rev. Glenn, father of Jess
Glenn, was here Wednesday and
accompanied Jess on the after
noon train for Cumberland, Md.
where the latter will take treat
ment.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-06-02

Wherein a single lie will cost a
young man $4,000 in cash,
II proves that the cherry incident
was possible M
In which the high cost of living is
matched by the high cost of fbbing.
The whole truth, without the police
courts attendant oath to enforce 1t.
A farce of funny features in which
truth-telling proves one of the most
painful Of the arts.
This lively three-act comedy is to
be presented at the Redpath Chautau-
qua. Be there and try to keep from
laughing ~ can't be done.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-06-02
MANY CATTLE DROWNED
IN SASKATCHEWAN FLOOD

REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN
May 28,-Many cattle and horses
have been drowned andresidents
of the Red Earth Indian Reserse
are living on the roofs of their
houses because of the flood on
the Carrot River. The Indian
commissioner who received the
report said further details were
not available.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-06-02

Frank Moore, who has been
working in Ciarksburg, was
home visiting his mother and
sister, Sunday and Monday.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1921-06-02
HOLD UP MEN GET $4,000

Two Messengers of the Millers' and
Traders Bank of Minneapolis Robbed
MINNEAPOLIS, June Il
Two men in an automobile held
up two messengers of the Mill
ers' and Traders Bank here to-
day and escaped with $4,000 in
currency. The bank is located
just across the street from police
headquarters.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-27
NEW BUILDING FOR
SCOTTISH R|TERS
Delaware Consistory at Annual
Reunion Takes Action; 100
Get 32d Degree.

The eleventh annual reunion of Della
ware Consistory, Scottish Rite Masons.
which was held in the New Century
Club house for three days. closed this
afternoon with the comforting of the
thirty-second degree on a class of 100.
Degrees conferred previous to today
included the ninth, tenth. fourteenth.
fifteenth, eighteenth. twentieth and
twenty first An orchestra of fifteen
pieces, which Henry G.. Draine organized
during the past year. entertained with
fine music between the degrees.
Harry j. Guthrie, comma nder in chief
of the consistory. had immediate direc-
tion of the reunion. which was de-
lightful function. The attendance was
large, the capacity of the clubhouse be-
ing taxed each day. Visitors came from
Nevada, Illinois, New York. New Jer-
sey and Maryland Buffet luncheon
was served at noon and night.
William j. Highfield. grand master
of the Masons of the State OF Della
ware, and also eminent commander OF
st. Johns Commandry. knights Tenn
plar, and w. Harry Lewis, grand high
priest of the Grand Chapter. Royal
Arch Masons, were introduced and
cordially greeted during the ceremonies
this afternoon.
Harry f. Newlin was elected master
of the Lodge of Perfection. Robert T.
Biscoe was elected master of the Council
and Clifford NJ. Stelle was reelected
master of Rose Croix chapter.
Delaware Consistory now has mem
bership of 1000.
No building in Wilmington is suitable
for properly staging the Masonic de
grees. For a long time the erection
of a degree hall has been discussed. and
during the reunion just ended speedy
action was urged. As result of the
agitation adequate quarters for degree
work will probably be erected soon on
the lot in the rear of the consistory
House, 1901 jefferson street.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-27
HOOVER MAY SPEAK
IN WILMINGTON To
BOOST GLAZED KID
Invited to Address Banquet i'm
the Near Future i'm That
Behalf.
THE MOVEMENT is EXPANDING

John c. Sayior. member OF the gen
eral committee in charge of the cam.
paiEn being waged to give an impetus
to the manufacture Of glazed kid In VIII
fuington. was in Washington yesterday y
for a conference with Senator L. Heisler
Ball relative 10 securing tho services
Of Secretary Of Commerce Herbert
Hoover and one or two other prominent
men as speakers a n booster dinner the
committee is to give In this city in
the near future. The time for this han
quet will be arranged to suit the con-
venience Of Secretary Hoover. As he
has not vet stated when he could get
here, no definite date has been set
Senator Ball was very busy yester-
day and his meeting with Mr.. Saytor
was brief on this account. The men
the Senator has been trying TO secure
as speakers have been extremely busy
with their official duties and eonse-
duently Senator Bali has not been able
TO obtain a definite promise from any
OF them. He is in charge Of this part
Of the program. however. and hopes 10
tell the local committee something
definite within a short time. As soon
as he has an answer from Mr.. Hoover
he will consult with the committee
and the members hope 20 be In po-
sition 10 cali meeting sometime next
week. David Snellenburg is chairman
of the committee.
Glazed kid week In Wilmington
had been tentatively fixed for June
TO IL. but II may be necessary to move
this date forward Wilmington stores
cooperating with the committee viii
display glazed kid manufactured here
and will offer for sale shoes made oi
this material Its qualities will bt
explained and set forth in detail and II
such a way that residents will better
understand what kind of world re.
nowned product is being manufactures
right in Wilmington. Shoe merchants
are said TO be laying in a stock oi
glazed kid shoes now. Last Saturday
one of these stores is reported by
| member of the general committee II
have sold IS pairs of such shoes as
| result of the campaign that has beer
waged to date, whereas heretofore. prac.
/ ticaIly no such shoes were sold in VII
| mington.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-27
SHUTS UpHOLDS LEAGUE:
ADVISES DON'T FIGHT IT
Makes Earnest Plea Before the
South African Assembly 10
Give the Pact a Chance.
BY Associated Press 70 Every Eveninx.

BY Associated Press 20 Every Evening.
Cape Town. May 27.-In a speech IN
the Assembly TODAY General Jan
Christian SHUTS. premier of thc Union
Of South Africa. warmly defended ne
League Of Nations. mazing an earnest
plea that the league be given a chance
70 show what il could DO.
DO not let as hght the League ~
Nations said Premier Smuts. "but 10
Us haht the Supreme Council. winch
may be wrong.
General Smuts thought the counril
had not played the game 6v the
league Everything was In the melting
pot. he said. and he considered the
league absolutely essential.
General Smuts was member of ne
peace conference commission FOR the
organization OF The League of Nations.
In the courle of his speech General
SHUTS referred 10 the question nj fre-
land as matter domestic 90 ths United
Kingdom. The British government.
however, might desire 20 consult ths do
minion governments on tins suhi-cf
which would give them a chance TO ca /.
press their opinion.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-27
DRY OFFICER NABS
BOOTLEGGERS IN ACT
Melvin Howard Takes Two While
They Are Doing Business in
Front of Hotel du Pont.

Two bootleggers, in the act OF max
ing a transaction in front of the Hotel
du Pont last night. were nabbed by Mel
win Howard Federal Enforcement Of
ficer. According 10 officer Howard, he
was standing on West Tenth street OPP
posite the hotel shortly after o'clock
last night when he saw two men. both
white. with bundle which had the
appearance of quart bottles.
Crossing to the other side OF the
street. officer Howard dropped his
handkerchief in front of the two men
As he stopped To pick up the handker-
chief he heard one of the men say:
Here are two quarts; Ill give YOU the
rest shortly" The men then boarded a
Delaware avenue car, only to be fol-
lowed by the officer. On the car the men
were questioned
Both men carried two quarts of
whisky each. which, they said. they had
purchased for party. Due to the fact
that no money was passed between the
men, officer Howard relieved them of
the party water" and allowed them 10
proceed He refused 10 make known
their identity.