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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-08-17
JOHN HEWITT. CENTENARIAN,
DEAD

Just last week comment was made
of the life Of John Hewitt, one of the
states oldest citizens, and this week
The Progressive chronicles his death,
He was 1903 years old August End,
1922; born in Barbour county where
he lived and spent his life. He was
the SON Of William Hewitt who sailed
from Scotland to Philadelphia many
years ago and later came to the
South Branch Of the Potomac, where
he engaged in teaching school.
John Hewitt married Margaret
Thorn and to this union were born
seven children, thee daughters and
four sons, Louisa Polling, wife Of
Simon Polling of near Belington,
Mary Shomo wife of D. M. Shomo
of Belington, VIM. E. Hewitt Of
Clarksburg, Alva Hewitt Of Norton,
Geo. Hewitt of Johnstown, Pa, Noah
Hewitt, deceased and Samantha Rine-
hart wife Of John Rinehart of near
Belington. His good wife preceded
him to the grave twenty-seven years
ago.
Mr. Hewitt, while not affiliated with
any church protested the Christian
faith twenty years ago. He was 4
kind husband, father and neighbor,
always doing the right as far as he
could do II. He was very honorable
and truthful, his word was his bond;
he was never in court, never was
sworn, never witness, never sued
any one and never was sued, and
never in trouble, but always attended
to his duties as q citizen. The sher-
iff called but once each year for taxes
when they were paid. Such re-
markable record Of citizenship is
hard to surpass. He was = farmer
practically all his lifej lived the
simple life, had regular hours Of eat
ing and sleeping, AMI never rushed
after that tangible something called
wealth, yet at the same time enjoyed
this life as much or more so than
most people.
/ In the passing Of John Hewitt,
another name is stricken from The
ever lessening roll Of our old settlers
and al but one Of his children are
| left 70 attest how sadly they will
miss him. 1t must be 50; these ten
der human ties, regardless Of age,
cannot be served without = c c.::..
Yet IN such death there Il no cause
for grief. His life was done and
well done. He had passed the CEN
tenarian span, weafied with suffering
and waiting, he lay down to rest.
His manner Of departure was beau
tiful. The morning before his death
his facial expression and the move
ments Of his hands indicated that he
was entered into the realms Of eter-
nifty, shortly before noon his breath
ing became slower and easier, and
at 1890, Friday, August 18th, 1922,
he silently passed out and his spirit
winged it's flight to the Creator and
Preserver of all.
The funeral services were held Sun
day at o'clock, at Trinity Church,
Rev. Robert Greynolds officiating,
after which all that was mortal was
placed in the cemetery near by, within
one-half mile Of his old home. One
Of the largest crowds that has atten-
ded funeral in Valley District was
present on that day.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-08-17
CARD OF THANKS

We express our thanks and apprec-
iation to our friends and neighbors
for their kindness shown by words
or deeds during the sickness and
death Of our beloved father, John
Hewitt.
Louisa Polling, Mary Shomo, w. E.
Hewitt, Alva Hewitt, Geo. Hewitt,
and Samantha Rinehart
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-08-17
Man Boosted on Oh ,ney.

Shenandoah, Pa. Perching him
self on the chimney Of his home,
Il three-story house st William Penn,
William Smackey refuse to leave his
perilous position. Police were called
10 the scene, but could not bulge
Smaskey, A shot vas cred In the air
and this excited the nian. Several
bricks in the chimney were Ioosened
and he tumbled to the ground, sus-
tanning probable fatal injuries. It Is
believed he Is defneuted.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-08-17
Live Stock Quotations.

O.--CATTLE--Sl Slow; bulk
s8.S5Q1O:25i bulk beef cows and heif'
ers, $5.2S07.2J; Gamers and cutters
largely S3.i5@3.90; bulk bologna bulls
MG425; early sales vealers, mostly
s10@10.50; few to outsiders at $1i
HOGS-25@5Oc lower Top light,
5000; bulk best light, around y1O.25
bulk, 200 and 250 lbs. butchers, $9.5d
@10.15: choice, 30O-lb. butchers,
around $9.15; packing sows, largely
sos; pigs, good SOC lower; bulk,
$9.50@9.75; heavyweight, $8.75@9.5O;
medium, $9.25010.2 light, S1O6
1910; light light, $9.75@10.25; packing
sows, smooth, sos; packing sows
rough, s6.75@s.25 killing pigs. SEQ
10.
SHEEP-25c to soc lower: choice
native, $3.50 to city butchers S12. u
to packers; packers bidding, $12M12.5l
mostly for bulk Of best natives; no
westerns sold; bids sharply lower; faI
sheep about steady: light native ewes
ST.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-08-17
RUSSIA's ONLY HOPE

"Can Russia come back? ?" asks a
contemporary. Not enless her best
citizens come forward Providence
(R. ~ Journal.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-08-17

I NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. - Quiet.
i winter straight, 5000. spring and
HaHAToufet: No. 2 rcd. 31.16h
Quiet; No. ? yellow, 14at0
5frs Firm; No. : white. IA
H1ULTRY--Ltve, quiet; hens, 2A0
az: old rOOsters, 16@17c. Dressed,
dTm; choice fowls. 3Oc; old roosters.
BUTTER -Quiet;- fancy creamery.
30038c.
EGGS-Firm: selected, 31@32c f:
nearby. 26026hc; western. 24Kc.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-08-17
Deee KIN over 100 Turkeys.

ALLENTOWN. Pa. Stray dogs.
shose ownership Game Protector
James d. Geary. OF this city. IL trying
to ascertain killed over 100 turkeys
n the farm OF Harvey Kreitz, between
Lyon Valley and Leather Corner Post;
sisven miies northwest Of this city.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-08-17
LADIES AID NOTICE

The Ladies Aid Of the M. E. Church
South will have chicken supper in
the Price building Thursday August.
oath, 1922 from 5 to o'clock P. M.
Public cordially invited.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1922-08-17
AIcenss Tags Pass 100000 Mark,

Harrisburg, Pa. Automobile II
cense No. 700.707 was issued to Adju-
liant General Frank d. Beary. Governor
6proul was given No. 100000 a few
days ago. More than 100000 has
been received by the automobile divi-
sion from half-yearly, licenses, which
became effective August /.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1922-03-02
GOV. NESTOS DECLARES
CAHILL'S OFFICE VACANT

Bismarck, March il. J. Cahill
was notified today by Governor Mes
tos that his office as member of
the board of administration is vacant
because of his failure to file an oath
of office since last July 6. The gov
ernor it is understood will appoint
Cahill's successor in few days. This
action will give the Independents con-
troll of the board Of administration,
the only important board to remain
under nonpartisan control after the
change in administration. AZ.
George Totten, Sr. another nonpar-
tisan has resigned. His resignation
becomes effective within short time
His resignation followed a request of
Gov. Nestos who filed charges Of NAL
feasances against him. Other mem
bers Of the board are Robert Muir,
Miss Minnie J. Nelson and Joseph
Kitchen, the latter two Independents
who are superintendent of public in
struction and secretary Of agricul-
ture and labor are ex-officio members
of the board. ~
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1922-03-02
NO CONFIRMATION
OF TAYLOR REPORT
Persistent RumOrs Of Confession OF
Murder Suspect Not Corroborat-
ed.

Los Angeles, March IAN uncon
firmed report that one of the two men
named by Mrs. John Rupp as the
slayer of William Desmond Taylor
had confessed, spread like wildfire at
police headquarters today. Activities
among detectives who have been grill
ing six men under arrest, indicated
some important new developments
had occurred. The suspect has. been
undergoing the third degree thruout
it was reported. 1t was learned that
valuable information in the case had
been obtained from one of the sus-
poets. Detective Sgt. Clyne, head Of
the homicide squad was working on
an angle of the case which it is be-
lieved will confirm the statement OBJ
tanned from the prisoner with some
previous clues in the mystery. These
clues, which are without corrobora-
ton, led only to blank walls and had
been abandoned as hopeless by the
baffled Investigators working on the
case. .as
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1922-03-02
FIRE DEPARTMENT
COST REASONABLE
Compares Favorably With Other Cit
les In Efficiency And Costs City
Much Less Money.

From June, 1917, to February /,
1922, a period of Sc months, the to-
tai cost of maintaining and operat-
ing Valley City's triple combination
fire truck has averaged $11.00 per
month, this covers oil, gasoline, re-
pairs, and labor. &.r
Moorhead, MIMI, has about the
same population as Valley City, the
cost of maintaining their fire de-
partment last year was $6036.07,
this includes $3149.82 salaries paid
to the Chief, Assistant Chief and
drivers; the total cost last year to
Valley City for their fire depart
ment was $1275.88, neither the men,
bers or Officers receive a salary.
Last spring Wahpeton was quoted
a price Of $12,500.00 for fire truck
the same as our own, which is more
than twice what Valley City paid in
1917. ($5, 10000 was paid).
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1922-03-02
SPEARINC FISH
AGAINST LAW
Unless Law Breakers Stop Their OPP
cratiOns Arrests Will BE Made.
Citizens Should Protect Fish.

The fact that many citizens OF the
city are spearing fish at the mill
dam and the sewer dam below the
city. using strong lights to lure the
figt It night, has been brought to
thc. attention of the authorities.
tt. arc adverse to starting any ar
rests, feeling that the citizens were
DOT aware of the game law which
prohibits the spearing of fish, but
state that arrests will! surely follow
if. the violations are persisted IN.
The Sheyenne has great many
bull heads and suckers but few pike,
and it is the pike that need protec-
siem if we are ever to have good
asfting. When spearing fish many
nike are caught, along with the 9TH
CIR fish, and this is the principal OBJ
iecrion of the authorities.
a copy of that section OF the game
laws applying to the manner OF tax
ing fish follows:
NO person shall take, catch, Kill
or destroy in any manner than by
angling for them with a hook and
line held in the hands OR attached to
a rod so held, nor with more than
line nor with more than one rod,
anr more than one hook or an artl-
xiciaI lure attached thereto any pro-
tectsd fish, provided, that plckerels'
suckers red-horse carp and bull heads
may be taken with spear or dip net
at any time, ou' ilo
artificial light shall be used in the
taking of said fish
The authorities feel that this should
be sufficient warning regarding the
law applying to the matter and warn
sersens spearing those fish not pro-
tected to stop molesting the protect
ed fish, and to stop the use OF lights
las lure.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1922-03-02
ANOTHER FARMERS
STILL SEIZED
Fifteen Gallon Still Seized Near Fin
gal By Deputy Sheriff b. V. Lip
pOld.

Deputy Sheriff B. V. Lippold had
decided that many Of the moonship-
ers in the county thought it was i'm
possible for the officials to get over
the roads during the heavy snow
storms Of the past few days, and he
also decided that he would fool some
of them. From reports received at
the sheriff's office it was evident that
some of the moonshiners were taking
advantage of the bad weather by
manufacturing supply of illicit liq-
uor for spring trade, feeling that the
bad roads would make them safe from
official interference.
Acting on this theory Deputy Lip
pold journeyed to Fingal on Tuesday
and searched the farm Of Henry Ro-
minski, finding thereon a fifteen gal
lon still which had evidently been in
recent use. Deputy Lippold was un-
able to obtain any of the manufac-
tured article as he claims that he was
seen in approaching the buildings and
the owner destroyed the evidence,
which had been stored in some glass
containers.
Deputy LippoM brought the still to
the city and summoned the owner,
Henry Rominski, to appear before
Judge l. ]. Moe to answer to a charge
of violating the prohibition law. He
was summoned to appear today but
owing to the fact that the roads are
almost impossible it is not likely he
will appear before tomorrow.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1922-03-02
RICH MEN CALLED
BY DIST. ATTORNEY
Names of Prominent Men Mentioned
In Alleged Fraud Case. All Be-
long To Same Club.

New York, March Five famous
New York financiers, Percy A. Rock
efeller, Thomas W. Lamont, Charles
Sabin,s George Baker and James Still
man will be invited to the office of
the district attorney to confront Al
fred A. Lindsey, the broker charged
with defrauding dozen women Of
more than $1,000,000. Lindsey who
is held on a charge Of grand larceny
claimed the financiers are members
of a certain club of which it is said,
he is also a member. Lindsey is said
to have told officials that the men,
bers of this club are bound by oath to
stand by one another financially. The
financiers who are to appear today
were not subpoenaed but telephone
message from the district attorney
was expected to bring them to the
criminal court to aid the cause Of
justice:
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1922-03-02
NC. ENTERTAIN
AT LARGE DANCE
George Washington Party A Huge
Success In Every Way With
Large Crowd In Attendance.

The members of the U. C. T. and
Auxiliary entertained at a George
Washington Ball on Saturday eve
ming at the K. of P Hall. There were
about fifty couples in attendance and
everyone there reports delightful
time.
Favors were given to the guests in
the form of George Washington caps,
balloons and confetti. These added in
a large measure to the hilarity of the
occasion.
The Rathje orchestra furnished the
music for the dance and, as is usual
when they play. it was almost impos-
sible to refrain from dancing.
The ladies served lunch at mid
night which was one of the features
Of the evenings entertainment.
The dance lasted until late hour
and the guests are unanimous in their
praise of the U. C. T. as entertain
ers.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1922-03-02
J. E. SWITZER WRITES
WELCOME LETTER
Nv dear Mr.. Trubshaw:

Ny dear Mr.. Trubshaw:
l am enclosing a check to keep the
Times Record coming to Mrs. Switzer
at New Wilmington, Pennsylvania.
When one is a thousand miles away
the news from home seems a great
deal more important than it does
when you are there.
l am having a very profitable year
of study, and an exceedingly busy
one, but that is what makes it prof
liable. We have a couple Of days
this past week when the thermom-
eter went to ten below zero, and the
people thought it was terribly cold.
We have Methodist minister up here
that looks enough like you to be your
brother, but since his name is Wag-
ner, and halls from the plains Of
Texas, I assume that the resemblance
is just co-incident.
With best wishes, l am,
Yours truly,
j. E. SWITZER.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1922-03-02
PROFESSOR IS
CENSUREDF0
MAKING ATTACK
Prof. W. J. Bell of Dickinson Charged
With Attacking Miss Nelson's
Work

CRITICIZED SCHOOL SYSTEM .
The state board of administration
has adopted a resolution censuring
Prof. w. j. Bell, of the Dickinson Nor
NAL school, for criticising Miss Min
ME Nelson, member of the board.
The resolution followed the calling
of the attention Of the board to an
article appearing in the Fargo Cour-
ier-News, signed by W. J. Bell in
which the work of Miss Nelson as
state superintendent, her qualifica-
tions and the state school system were
criticized. The resolution Of censure
of the board was unanimous, accord
ing to Chairman Muir.
Prof. Bell is understood to have
submitted his resignation to President
Nav of the Normal school, but it is
said by board members that his res
ignat ton was not demanded by the
board.
Prof. Bell was instructor in phych-
ology and education, having come to
North Dakota from South Dakota. He
had been at the Normal School since
it opened.
The action was taken, it was said,
by members, because it was an act OF
INSTRUMENTATION.
The board has also, it was learned,
let out George Hunt, who had been
acting as Inspector of construction
work on the power plant at the Dick
inson Normal. The action was taken
on demand of Joseph A. Kitchen, ex-
officio member of the board, who held
that Mr.. Hunt whom he said was a
farmer living north of Beach and a
friend of A. C. Townley, was not quail
flied for the work of inspecting build
ings. Hunt was being paid 5000 a
month. Another member Of the board
said his work was finished.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1922-03-02
VETS START SPRING
OFFENSIVE IN EAST
Liquor Question May Be Injected In
to Congressional Elections This
Fall.

New York, March Am anti-pro-
hibition organization has launched a
drive to restore light wines and beers
to Americans. ....s
These facts indicate that the long
awaited spring offensive Of the vets
is getting underway. were made pub
lie today in a statement to the Unit
ed Press by William Anderson, su-
perintendent of the anti-saloon leag-
ue.
These organizations are being
formed so rapidly it is difficult to
keep track Of them. It was unoffic-
tally stated at the office of the lea
que that the question would be in
jected into the congressional cleo
tions this fall.
The offensive launch includes:
The American Federation of Labor
has issued tatement favoring mod
ification Of the dry laws. Certain
advocates Of the soldier bonus urge
paying it with tax raised from the
sale of light wines and beer. Bishop
Gailor Of the Episcopal church de-
clared he found great bodies of intel
ligent persons all over the country
who are asking for some kind Of a
modification of the Volstead act.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1922-03-02
One YECC WOUNDED
in PISTOL BATTLE
Five Bandits Confronted BY Cop.
Four Escape In Auto. One
Wounded.

Minneapolis, Feb. Phone man was
wounded in running pistol battle
between five yeggmen and police to-
day. The yeggmen were fleeing
from Oscar Petersen's meat market
after having cracked the safe, when
they were confronted by Patrolman
Hofball Four of the yeggs reached
their automobile which was parked a
block away and escaped. The fifth
who was left behind, fled into the
railroad yards. He was pursued by
officers but eluded them, leaving a
trail of blood for more than a block.
The meat market safe yielded SITS.
The gang is believed to be- the same
who early in the day broke into the
Arion theatre and cracked the safe.
They got nothing for their efforts be-
cause the safe had been cracked.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1922-03-02
WALTER BARR
DIES AT FARGO
Death Follows Lingering Illness AZ
ter Severe Accident Last Fall.

Walter Barr, son of Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Barr Of this city, died at The
St. Johns Hospital at Fargo yester
day morning.
Last fall, while helping in the dig.
ging of a ditch for the Valley City
Plumbing and Heating Co., the side
walls of the ditch caved in, buryine
Walter. In this accident he suffer
ed broken leg, it being broken in
three places above the knee. He was
in the Riverside hospital in this city
for about eleven weeks and was then
removed to the St. Johns hospital in
Fargo where he has been for the past
nine weeks. -s
We are unable to learn the direct
cause of his death at this time but
we understand that it was the result
of complications arising from his &C.
cident.
Walter Barr is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Barr of this city. He
was % years old and had been a
resident of the city practically his
entire life, with the exception of the
time spent in serving Uncle Sam in
the A. E. F. He was we'll known in
the city and was well thought of by
all who knew him. He was boy of
good habits, was Industrious and had
the esteem of everyone. In addition
to his parents there are several bro
theirs and sisters left to mourn his
loss.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Barr left for
Fargo on No. 1856 this morning to
take charge of the remains.
The funeral will be held at 2:3O to-
morrow afternoon. Services will be
at the Lutheran Free Church, Rev.
Framstad officiating. Interment will
be made in Woodbine cemetery.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1922-03-02
TO SEARCH FOR
GOLD and BOOZE
Party Leave Milwaukee For Pacific
Coast. Hope To Recover Lost
Fortune. >.

Milwaukee, March Gold valued
at about $4,000, $3.50 and sixty barrels
of whisky more than fifty years old
and large amount Of jewelry at the
bottom of the Pacific ocean off the
coast of California, is the prize that
is Turing party of Milwaukeeans to
leave here Friday to risk their lives
in attempting to recover it.
Off the Pacific coast the exact spot
known only to the Milwaukee party
which was learned from an aged In
dian who died years ago, lies the gov
eminent vessel, Brother Jonathan,
which went down Sc years ago and is
thought to have contained the treas
ure.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1922-03-02
LAND GRABBING
MAY BE POSSIBLE
Rep. Frear Will Study Draft. May
Take Action For REIMBURSEMENT.
Washington, Feb. GLAND grab

bing by others than veterans will be
made possible under present drafts OF
The soldiers bonus bill in the belief
at those congressman who have stud
led the measure closely. 1t became
known today that Representative
Frear, farm bloc man had been warn
ed that the bill contained a joker
which permitted the opening up of
public land to others than ex-soldiers.
Erear intends to study the draft care
fully and, if he finds the land grant
phase is too wide open he will un-
soubtedly take action looking to re-
adjustment.
The original draft of the. bill pro-
yides that "the secretary of the in
4erior chairman of the farm settle
ment board) made by the withdrawal
from locations on sales, settlements
entries or other dispositions and place
under the control of the board, such
unappropriated public lands as he
deems necessary for the project" Fur
sher, it permitted the opening Of town
sites in which the board can sell lots
under such regulations and upon such
terms as it shall prescribe"
Joker A Question
Whether the joker was purposely
inserted to open up public domains is
"a question. Correction Of this situa
zion however would be simple mat
ter, it is said, for the work will mere
Nv have to be altered to make the pro-
iect specifically open only to veter-
ans. The House Ways and Means
Committee, republicans, meet tomor-
row to decide their course towards
the bonus legislation. The sales tax
as revenue raiser is regarded as
dead.
Meantime the American Legion is
starting a movement to prevent fur
ther delay in passing the legislation.
Its leaders are provoked at what they
regard the dilatory practices on the
part of congress and intends to Gre
axe, if possible, sentiment against
such a course.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1922-03-02
HARVEY CHURCH
MAY LIVE HANG
"Scared To Death" Is Opinion OF Jail
Attaches. Attorneys May Appeal
Case To u. S. Supreme Court.

Chicago, Feb. 2S-Four physicians
lowered over Harvey Church, boy
slayer today to keep him alive until
Friday when he will be carried to the
gallows on a stretcher to be hanged.
Food was injected into the body of
the boy who killed two automobile
statesmen, on the fortieth day of his
hunger strike. Only a few inarticu-
late sounds came from him.
"More dead than alive", and "Scar-
ed to Death" were the opinion of sew
eral alienists. His attorneys have
exhausted all efforts of the state
courts to save the life of their client
and are preparing to appeal to the
U. S. supreme court. .I.-. ..
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1922-03-02
BANDITS ESCAPE
WITH PAY roll

Milwaukee, March Five bandits
in two automobiles armed with sawed
off shot guns, held up chief paymas
ter Fred Wallner of the Palm Olive
Soap Co. here today and escaped
with $4,000. Wallner, in company
with three assistants was just enter
ing the gate Of the plant when the
bandits drove up. Without getting
out Of their car the bandits leveled
their guns at Wallner and his assist
ants, ordered them to throw up their
hands, grabbed the bag containing
the money and drove away.