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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-02-08
SOUTHER CATTLEMEN'S ASSOC
IATION TO MEET IN MARCH

blackburn, Va, Feb. 1st-The
eleventh annual convention IF the.
Southern Cattlemen's Association
will be held at Roanoke, Virginia,
March 13, IA, and Is. This meeting
should be of much interest to cattle
men in this section. The association,
which embraces twelve Of the south
ern states, has done valuable work in
the development and improvement of
the cattle industry. It's annual meet
ing this year promises to be one of
the best ever held.
AS has been the custom at past
meetings Of the association, sales of
registered beef cattle will be held
during the convention. The sales at
Roanoke will consist Of over one hun,
dred head of Shorthorns, Herefords
and Aberdeen-Angus selected from
among the leading herds in the South.
An instructive and interesting
feature in connection with this part
of the meeting will be the shows of
sale cattle to be held preceding each
sale. This will not only tend to as
sure sale offerings of high quality
but having the cattle placed by com
petent judges before they are sold
should be of benefit and interest to
prospective purchasers, especially
those just starting in the purebred
business. Total premiums amount
ng to approximately seven hundred
dollars will be awarded at the three
shows. s M
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-02-08
A CITY MANAGER


How would the citizens of Being
ton like the idea of having City
Manager - Nok after everything
pertaining to the business Of the city,
who would be responsible to the Com
mon Council or to be disposed Of at
their will This kind Of administtat-
ion is taking in number of the
cities, where the councilmen cannot
afford to give up their regular duties
just because their friends want them
to represent them in city affairs.
Think it over, find out something be-
fore you commit yourself on the sub
ject, then be ready when the times
come to give good and substantial
reasons for your position.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-02-08
GOOD ROAD NEWS

The grading and draining Of the
main Pike from Philippi to Taylor
county line was let by contract to
C. +. Price Of Huntington for $114,-
667.69. James j. Allen Of Manning
ton bid the highest figures, $210,-
1852. The Dayton Construction
Company bid on this job was $127,-
094.49. The work on this road will
be started about March 1st, and it
is thought will be completed by early
fall.
The Dayton Construction Company
were successful in getting 5-mile
job of road making in Pendleton
county.
The citizens Of Union district Of
Barbour county are planning to build
about IA miles Of permanent roads,
which will reach the principal parts
Of the district with outlets toward
Philippi Buckhannon and Clarksburg.
The sentiment in Pleasant District
s very strong for road bonds to
build good roads connecting up the
towns OF Galloway, Berryburg, Ar
den and Moatsville, with the State
Highway.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-02-08
AGED WOMAN IS
BURNED TO DEATH
SHE WAS ALONE AS HOUSE
GOES DOWN IN FLAMES

Margaret Swecker. 50 year old
widow, was burned to death, when
the house in which she lived alone,
was burned to the ground Wednesday
night at Century. The supposition
is that she was warming blanket
as was her custom before retiring
and that the blanket caught fire.
A vigorous attempt was made to
save the woman before the building
fell in but the house being built Of
popular logs and weather boarded
made it impossible to stop the
flames which were leaping out Of
the top when the first fire alarm
was given.
Carl and Cleo. Swecker are nep-
hews Of the deceased.
The charred remains will be interr-
ed Friday.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-02-08
A CALL FOR CONVENTION
TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY
OF BELINGTON:

The ordinances Of the City Of Be-
lington provide that an election shall
be held on the first Tuesday Of March
IN each year, for the purpose Of elect
ing a Mayor and Recorder for term
Of one year from the LIST day Of April
thereafter, and for the purpose of
electing a councilman from each Of
the four wards Of said City for a
term Of two years from LIST day Of
April thereafter.
NOW THEREFORE, following the
usual custom j. A. Viquesney, May
or said City, hereby call convention
Of the qualified voters Of said City,
10 meet at the High School Building
on the 18th day Of February, 1928, at
o'clock p. m. for the purpose Of
nominating a ticket to be voted for at
said election, and for the purpose Of
transacting any and all business that
may legally come before said conven-
ton.
Given under my hand this the 7th
day of February, 1928.
j. A. VIQUESNEY
Mayor City Of Belington
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-02-08
EPwoRTH LEAGUE

The Coue Theory can readily be
applied to the Epworth League of
The Methodist Episcopal Church, for
it is Every Day in Every Way Grow
ing Better and Better This Lea
que was organized during the sum-
mer months, and has been growing
steadily since. The Membership has
increased, and great deal of inter
est is being shown in the work of
the young people. Interesting pro-
prams are given every Sunday even
ing. The programs are not only in
teresting, but they are enlightening
ad educational. They require study
and preparation Of the participants,
and are Of interest to non-members
as we'll as members of the League
for they are on wisely chosen sub
jects. For the past several weeks
the League has been studying India"
the beliefs, customs, traditions, and
moral, social, economical and intei-
lectual conditions. The difficulties
and needs Of the missionaries in In
dia has been shown, and the Leaguers
are looking forward to being united
more strongly in an effort to help
those who are facing one Of the most
exacting jobs in the world. The diff
ficulty Of missionary's job ia hard
to realize. Every man thinks has
own work is hard. But the mission
airy must leave home; must learn .
new language and new customs; must
stand for God almost alone; must en-
dure misunderstanding. Then there
is the constant spiritual drain. To
some comes utter lonliness. On all
is the constant sense of the bigness
Of the work still to be done.
The program for the last meeting
was especially interesting. Mr.. Geo.
Shomo was the leader for the even
ing and a great deal of preparation
on his part was shown in the excell-
ent program rendered. The Presi-
dent Mr.. Ralph Thonrhill, told Of in
cidents and experiences Of many Of
the young people in India, and many
other talks and musical numbers of
interest aided in making the program
a success.
A party was given by the mem
bers Of the League Friday night, in
the basement Of the Church. vari-
Gus games were played until late in
the evening when delicious refresh
ments were served. The menu con-
sisted Of Sandwiches, Pickles, Cakes,
and Coffee. The Basement was at
itractively decorated in the League
Colors: Red and White. These parties
are to be given monthly by the Lea
'guers, and are being looked forward
to by those who attend.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-02-08
SCHOOL NEWS

We received a cheek from the Be-
llngton schools contributing S5.76 to
Near East Relief which sum added
to the $20.50 previously reported and
for which we have received receipt
from the State Department makes a
total of $26.26 contributed by the
schools of the county to this cause.
Many of our citizens who live in
districts that must receive State aid
are worrying for fear that the term
OF school viii be cut short. Below
shall give the amount that each
district will receive from the State
# present plans do not niscarry:
Barker $4,000; Glade $4,000; Philippi
$4,000; Valley $4,000; Peasants ST.
400.
We may add that the above a.
mounts are not the full amounts
applied for, and have been reduced
from 10 to 20cc. After the above
reductions from the respective dis
tricts Of ths State that must have
Safe aid, the State still deficit OF
$4,000. 1t is hoped that this de-
ficit will be made up by the pre-
sent Legislature in granting an emer-
gency appropriation, if the present
Legislature does not do this we will
not receive the amounts set forth
above, but from SO to 900 Of such
amounts.
The total amount promised our
county for this year for use in the
rural schools is $4,000, and $500
High school aid to be used in the in
dependent districts Of Belington and
Philippi, thus making a total for the
county Of $4,000.
After we add the above figures to
the amount of taxes (net) collected
by the Sheriff, we will be in pos
ition to say just how long the
schools will continue in State aided
districts, and no one had authority to
close the schools in any district un-
til the school authorities in the dis
trict have received notice from the
writer that their funds have been
exhausted.
II any district must close it's
schools before the close Of the mini
mum term Of seven and one-half
months, we want each school in such
district to get it pro rata share Of
EducaticJ will keep this in mind
and will strive to bring about such
results.
We may explain that all schools
did not start at the same time in
the same district, and some have been
closed on the account Of sickness and
other causes. The Boards will see
that these schools receive their just
proportion Of school funds.
Respectfully
E. A. HUNT
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-02-08
ASKS FOR THE RETENTION OF
THE PROHIBITION DEPT.

CHARLESTON, Feb. 1st.--The
following resolutions we're adopted
by the head quarters committee Of
West Virginia Anti-Saloon League:
WHEREAS, House Bill No. 81 in
troduced by a Republican member
seeks to place the enforcement Of
prohibition in the Department Of
Public Safety Estate police); and
House Bill No. 40 introduced by
Democratic member seeks to abolish
the State Prohibition Department.
"AND WHEREAS, both Of these
measures take from prohibition en-
forcement it's statewide supervisory
powers, which is in our opinion vital
to the proper enforcement Of the law.
"AND WHEREAS, these measures
are being advocated by some under
the pretext Of economy, and by others
on the ground that some prohibition
deputies have not been true to their
trust much Of which is without
foundation in fact,
"AND WHEREAS in our opinion,
the vet element Of both parties are
solidly for one or both Of these mea-
sures,
"AND WHEREAS, the wet ele-
ment and their henchmen who desire
their own sci Ish advancement to
that Of the public good, are crying
ECONOMY" and prohibition officials
going wrong as a smoke screen be-
hind which they are operating to line
up the dry people to their thinking
while they stab prohibition enforce
ment to the heart.
"AND WHEREAS, for these and
other GOOD and valid reasons. We
THE II ADQUARTERS COMMIT
TEE We WEST VIRGINIA
ANT NT LEAGUE, regard
any me = ~-'olish the State Pro-
hibition Dept 70 backward step and
its promoters as the enemies of pro-
hibition,
THEREFORE, BE 1T RESOLVED
THAT WE HEREBY, reaffirm our
former position earnestly requesting
the Legislature to continue and adj
equately finance the State Prohibi-
tion Department, and that copies of
this action be sent to the members
Of both Houses of the Legislature,
given to the press, and printed in
the American ISSUE"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-02-08
l22 MEN TRAPPED
in WESTERN Mine
CAUSE OF EXPLOSION UN-
KNOWN COMPANY REPORTS

DENVER, Col, Feb. 8.-One hum
bred and twenty-five men entombed
IN coal mine at Dawson, N: NJ, fol-
lowing an explosion this afternoon
still in the mine according to a
telegram to The Associated Press at
7:45 o'clock tonight from the Phelps
Dodge corporation, owners of The
rhine.
The message came over the only
telegraph line working into Dawson.
According to the message the ex-
ylosion occurred at 2:30 p. m. The
message read:
"Our No. / mine exploded at 2:30
.. m. There are 122 men in the
mine. No further details at this
sime. (Signed) Phelps Dodge Cor
poration, Stag Canyon Branch"
The cause Of the explosion Is un-
known, according to second .mes-
sage from the company which de-
alared that ventilation was being es-
tablish rapidly. The mine fan was
not injured by the blast, according
10 the telegram. The mine was well
fsprinkled and was not gaseous, the
sompany message said.
The exterior force Of the explosion
was terrific. One hundt'ed and
forty men checked into the workings
this morning but only 122 were in
side when the blast came.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-02-08
Bio Prices For Old Bottles.

Newark, N. j. That 1t pays
to keep old bottles was proven
when Clifford Kaufman, OF Nultey.
sold 53S for $1,000, an average OF
$40 each. The bottles constituted d
rare collection, dating back to the
early nineteenth century. The rarset
specimen was dark-blue whisky flask
OF the year 1850 with replica OF the
bust OF Jenny Lind, the famous sing
err, blown into the plass. George S.
McKearin, OF Hoosic Falls, N. Y, was
the purchaser of the collection. He
will place them in private museum
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-02-08
Harding Sends Hin Coal.

Keyport, N. J. DIR. Walker
B. Allen received word from Washing
ton that as the result Of on appeal to
President Harding he would get q
load Of coal to keep his invalid wife
warm .r
A telegram signed by Federal Fuel
Administrator Wadleigh said the plea
10 the president had been forwarded
to HIM and that action had been taken
for immediate shipment Of coal to
Matawan Depot, Near Keyport.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-02-08
Gas Kills Three Children.

Elizabeth. N. T. Paul Solaz-
ri, aged 10; his sister, Flora, s, and
brother, II years old, were found dead
In bed from asphyxiation by their
mother Mrs Margaret Solazzi Gas
was escaping from 4 leak in lighted
gas heater In the room
The mother told the authorities
there was no coal in the house and
that the children went to bed to keep
warm. She said that one Of the chill
dren must have lighted the gas heater.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-02-08
Buffalo Owns Gas Well.

Buffalo, N. Y. A city-owned
natural gas well was brought in BY
drIllers on the grounds Of the NUM-
cipal Hospital with an estimated flow
Of 100000 cubic feet day
Commissioner Frank G. Perkins,
under whose direction two test wells
were drilled, estimated the value Of
The flowing well at $f,000,OO0. Gas on
the city property was struck at a
depth of 34O0 feet
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-02-08
THIS STUNT BEATS ANYTHING
EVER SEEN IN A CIRCUS

CHICAGO, Feb 9th Saving his
life by catching rope after falling
forty feet from huge electric sign
he was painting, Erwin Wagner
dangled head down above the crowds
Of State street today. Crowds block
ed traffic to watch while a fire ex-
tension ladder was raised to rescue
him.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-02-08
PunctuaIity /. Rewarded.

Harrisburg, Pa. An army of
lO1, O34 public school children were
awarded honor certificates by the
state department Of public instruction
cor being punctual in attendance every
school day in the 1922 term. Phila-
delphia had 10,434 such pupils.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-02-08
Confirm sanford's Nomination.

Washington. The nomination
OF Judge L. T. Sanford, Of the
eastern and middle Tennessee dis
trictS. to be an associate justice Of
the supreme court, succeeding Justice
Pltney, who recently retired, was con-
firmed by the senate. The action Of
the senate was taken after its judici-
airy committee had reported the nomi-
nation favorably by unanimous vote.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-02-08
FARMERS MEETINGS

The farmers will meet in Belington
and Talbot communities Feb. 90 to
oath. Prof. Livesay of the Ayr.
Dept. Of Morgantown and the county
agent, Mr.. Bailey, will be present.
Mr.. Crane will be in the county the
following week.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-02-08
CAN'T MIND THEIR BUSINESS

Europeans can come over here and
tell us how to run the United States
but they don't seem able to stay at
home and run Europe-Beatric
(Nebr.) Express.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-02-08

WInsome Carol Dempster, the
~movis" star, was born 10 years ago
In Michigan. Her father, owner Of =
large fruit ranch in California. took
her to that state when she was only
three. Al twelve she danced for Z
prominent motion picture producer and
her pantomimic ability attracted alton
tion; when she was sixteen she was
asked to return to take up screen
work. Meanwhile she became = solo
dancer. She has appeared In numerous
popular productions
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-02-08
MILLIONS IN RUSSIA TO FACE
STARVATION

NEW YORK, Feb. Slight mil
lion Russians face starvation before
feeding is continued and in creased
The Commission on Russian relief of
the national bureau predicted to-
day, in report entbodying three
months of independent investigation
in Russia.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-02-08
win Reverse Blue and Gold 1924 raas

Harrisburg, Pa-Paul p. Drigh.
state highway commissioner, has
decided the color arrangement for
automobile license tags for 1924 Will
he the reverse Of 1923. The base OF
the 1924 tags will be gold and the
numerals will be blue. 1t is likely
these two colors viii be used on Penn
sylvania tags henceforth, alternating
he base color each year.
Evening star., 1923-10-19
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

ATTRACTIVE BUNGALOW. ROOMS AND
bath; ami; completely furnished; heated:
fireplace; screened porch. Glen Echo. Phone
Bethesda 20I-F-i. 20s
Evening star., 1923-10-19
RENT ROOMS-UNFURNISHED

40 18th ST. N.E.-Three rooms, Ink: s35
per month. 1ss
800 10th S.W.--2 unfurnshed rooms and
bath; reasonable. Phone Franklin 24l5.
SU1 QUE ST. N.W.-3 large gas; sink; no
children: reasonable.
416 NJ ST. N.W.-3 rooms. 1st floor: sink. semi
private bath: $40.
IS IRVING ST. N.w.-Two rooms. kitch-
enette, bath: newly decorated: adults.
512 list NW.--Unfurnshed rooms, Ink; heat,
gas, sink In kitchen; S3J.
40 ROCK CREEK CHURCH RD.-2 large
rooms and bath; entire floor, modern house. lS'
306 2nd ST. Me- unfurnished rooms. kitch-
enette; Ink. ls'
eS2 y, J. AVE. N.w.-Flat for rent. sec
ond third floor. lss
PIG 4th ST. S.E.-2 ruoms and bath. INV II
immediate possession: $50 per month. Apply
Mr.. Shields. Main 1877. l9s
gl5 11th ST. S.E.---Three rooms; /, ,-w.h.; elec-
tric lights: bath. IL
All BYE ST N.E.-Three rooms. unfunished;
LII K. | and H.; $50. ~"
1927 sth N.W.-Thret rooms. bath; h.w.h. 2Os
Evening star., 1923-10-19
WANTED-ROOKS.

FURNISHED ROOM in vicinity of 18th st,
and W SITS. Address Box LOST, Star ofice.
2O'
ROOM AND KITCHENETTE or very large
room, Ink, by quiet settled lady in office;
reasonable. Address Rox 157-T. star ohice.
YOUNG LADY, employed. wants furnished
room. preferably apt. house. Dupont Circle: !:
Nov. LIST. Address BOX 152-T. Star office.
BUSINESS WOMAN. quiet unobtrusive. wants
single furn. room with good family in down
town modern apartment; reasonable. Address
Box 1i3-T. star office.
TWO ROOMS. bath, kitchenette, completely
furnished: northwest: responsible, refined cou-
pie; must be reasonable. Address Box $50 -
star office w.
Evening star., 1923-10-19

sGia Park PLACE N.W.-o one single. one
double room. newly furnished clean and
bright: second floor 'front.' overlooking Sol
diers Home Park; reasonable: board near:
ami: Protestants. Columbia 34s4-J. 2l'
Evening star., 1923-10-19

aUO5 COLUMBIA D.-Beautifuly furnished
living room, bedroom: steam. electricity, run
ming water. hot water, phone and maid serv-
ice; excellent we'll kept home; private en-
tranr,. 2Os
Evening star., 1923-10-19

1900 CONN. AVE.--PERFECTLY Beautiful.
suite Of all large outside rooms delightfully."-
arranged; artistic electric fixtures: handsomely
decorated: French doors throug hOut. See 1t
and you must have IL. North 24g3. 2Is
Evening star., 1923-10-19

1871 RANDOLPH N.w.-TwO WELL FUR
nished front rooms; newly papered; s.w. eX-
posure; private lavatory adjoins bath; ami. !;
extension phone. Col. 9847. IL
Evening star., 1923-10-19

10. 0 GRANT PL Nw-Second floor. large
'oom and kitchen, mi: nicely furnished. 2l'
s17 18th ST. S.W.>Rcoms for housekeeping;
also bedrooms: convenient location.
Evening star., 1923-10-19
TERRELL & LITTLE, IN
1904 1k4b &, ~ u

CHATEAU THIERRY, 1920 ST NV
Three rooms. kitchen. bath and porch Also
one room. bath and kitchen. Open for in
xuprfinn
Evening star., 1923-10-19

1905 AND 1914 MASSACHUSETTS, AVE. Nv
Clean, comfortab single and double rooms
twin leds e. ,ctric light. steam heat, phone,
cont hOt water: walking distance to all depts.
Excellent meals: reasonable rates. 4'
Evening star., 1923-10-19

NEAR 10th AND II SITS. s.E.-3 APART.
ments, . rms. and bath each; hot-water heat,
slec. In fine condition. Price $40 per month
L. ]. WALSHE. INC,
llO7 Eve St NV
Evening star., 1923-10-19

enette, bath: cheerful. comfortable; southern
EXPOSURE; h.-wh. elect: near Union Station.
312 ne. Adults 2ls
Evening star., 1923-10-19

ONE ROOM. KITCHEN AND BATH $47. 30
month. at IT'S Corcoran st. NV JOHN
II. WRIGHT, 1116 Vermont ave. NV. Main
Evening star., 1923-10-19

Splendid location northeast-6 rooms, bstila
modern; new; good yard; price. 9s5.
Evening star., 1923-10-19

aqOyi y ST NV, APT. Ten. min. from
White House. Just of Pa. ave-. will share new
year-round comfortable apt. All outside sunny
rooms and porch. overlooking river. Comfort
and privacy, healthful and cheerful. \ real
home for two real bus. women. Mrs. Myers.
Evening star., 1923-10-19

NEAR SOLDIERS HOME AND PARK VIEW
schocl--8 rooms, bath; electric light; good
condition; large lawn; price, $s5.
Evening star., 1923-10-19

2510 ONTARIO RD-3 OUTSIDE ROOMS.
Kitchen and bath; electricity and gas fur
nished
Evening star., 1923-10-19
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

9TH AND l. NW-GOOD DOWNTOWN
location: two large. bright rooms; semi
private bath; fine condition; h.-w.h.i gas; elec-
tricityi $50 month. 653 Munsey bldg. Main
Evening star., 1923-10-19

1139 9th ST. NV ROOMS, BATH; ALL
improvements: S3J per month.
DAVIS & STEELE.
100 New York Ave.
Evening star., 1923-10-19

1900 COLUMBIA ROAD, ID FI.OoR-OUT-
side. three bright clean rooms and bath. suit
able for three: no children.
Evening star., 1923-10-19

FOUR hsrlior tr!ends can secure apartment Of
= bedrooms. private sitting room and bath in
refined home with maid service and mending
done II desired, available October Il. Phone
CoI R45SJ 21s
Evening star., 1923-10-19

1896 MASS. AVE. NV, APT. (southeast
corner nth and Mass. ave. Large front. new
ly furnished bedroom near bath; modern CON
veniences: with or without use of kitchen;
OF her nriyilegeS
Evening star., 1923-10-19
APARTMENTs-oUT OF TOWN

/ FOUR UNFURNIsHED ROOMS AND BATH:
ami; fine floor. 81 Wilson blvd, West
Clarendon, Va. 2ls
| CLARENDON vA-ATTRACTIVB AND En-
| elusive housekeeping apartment. spacious
rooms bath, pantry; hot-water heat, electric
! lights and garage; adults only: $3.50. Call
[ Clarendon 347-J-2. 2l'
Evening star., 1923-10-19

- JACKSON PLACE tfSclng Lafayette square
and White House --nOu6ie or single, SO:
ground hoor separate entrance; men; ideal
Evening star., 1923-10-19

1905 COIUMBIA ROAD-warm. cheerful
room, twin beds: electricity; instantaneous
hot water: gentlemen. 19s
Evening star., 1923-10-19

!. Eight rooms. baths; garage; completely
furnished, except linen and silver: eiectrf,,
washing machine, etc; price, 500.
Evening star., 1923-10-19

II52 18th ST. NV, COR. M-Well furnished.
comfortable rooms; second front; running
water: large room and kitchenette; single
rooms; several vacancies; new management;
rsaSopoble POS