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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-08
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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-08
THE ROMANCE OF WORDS
"GREENBAcK"

n HIS colloquial term for
= American currency first came
into vogue during the Civil war
when the federal government is
sued paper money with green
printing on the reverse side.
Abraham Lincoln, in letter
to Col. Dick Taylor, gives the
following explanation of the
matter:
My Dear Colonel Dick:
/ have long determined to make
public the origin of the greenback
and to tell the world that it is of
Dick Taylor's creation. You had
always been friendly to me and
when troublous times fell upon us
and my shoulders, though broad
and willing, were weak, and I was
surrounded by such circumstances
and such people that I knew not
whom to trust, then / said in nv
extremity, IT will send for Colonel
Taylor. He will know what to do
/ think that it was in January,
1862, that did So You came and
said to you: What can we do?"
Said you: "Why, issue treasury
notes, bearing no interest, printed
on the best banking paper. Issue
enough to pay off the army ex-
penses and declare legal tender.''
Chase thought it a hazardous
thing, but we finally accomplished
it and gave the people of this re-
public the greatest blessing they
ever had-their own paper to pay
their own debts.
1t Is due to you, the father of
the present greenback, that the
people should know It and take
great pleasure in making it known.
Yours truly.
A. LINCOLN.
Copyright, Wheeler's Syndicate
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-08
MARYSvILLE

The spring fever is the main OBJ
stacle of our community at present.
Our school is progressing nicely
with D. B. Polling as teacher.
Mr.. j. R. Robinson of Belington is
visiting relatives in our vicinity.
Mr.. Cell Bean of Upshur took
leave for his home near Buckhannon
Saturday.
Quite large crowd attended lit
erary at Marysville last Friday
night.
A revival meeting began at Cor
ley Chapel last Sunday evening and
is progressing nicely, with Rev.
Critics Of Belington, pastor.
Mr.. S. M. Polling was a business
visitor in Belington last week.
Mr.. w w. Bosely attended the
farmers meeting held at the High
School in Belington last Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. I. M. Polling was
visiting w. M. Poe last Sunday.
VIM. Ridgway was calling on
friends in Stringtown last week.
Denzel Gamer returned home
from Belington Friday, he is one Of
our many High School students
from this part.
Hugh Gall and Opherd Polling was
at Fairmont attending the Basket
Ball tournament, last week. They
are members of the Belington High
School team.
Stewart Schoonover was calling at
Jacob England's Saturday night.
Literary at Marysville Friday
night March 9, everybody come and
bring your friends. It is interest
ing, if you think not, come out and
see.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-08
They Know Football


The four years of the average
collegiaH's life are largely edu-
cative il football way. He is
ripe in his last year of compe-
tition. Let any of the college
stars go on for three or four
years and what wonderful per-
formers they should be. that's
one of the reasons why Oliphant
shone SO well at the Army-he
had been perfected at Purdue.
That's one of the reasons why,
with so little time for practice,
great teams are developed at the
Army and Navy. So many of
their candidates are men who
have been trained in other
teams. They know football.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-08
EPWoRTH LEAGUE


All the young people Of the town
are invited to attend the Epworth
League programs given every Sum
day evening The Entertainment
Committee has planned social affairs
for each month,
Quite bit of enthusiasm has been
aroused among the members OF the
League concerning the Banquet
which is to be given at Elkins,
Thursday March 9Th. If the roads
are in good condition the Belington
League will be represented by about
seventeen members.
Mr.. Minamyer of the Near East
Relief gave a very interesting and
educational talk to the League Mem
bers Sunday Evening. $58 was pledg-
ed by the League Members for the
cause.
The Knights of King Arthur has
been organized in connection with
the Epworth League. This is sec
ret organization which has for it's
purpose character building among
the boys and young men. The re-
quirements for membership are: The
members must be twelve years of
age and a member of the Epworth
League.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-08
LEW S. KEIM DIES IN ELKINS
HOSPITAL

ELKINS, MARCH Bird Lew 8.
Keim, aged So years for the past
q years one of Elkins' most widely
known and popular citizens, died
Friday afternoon, March 2, 1928, at
1920 o'clock at the Elkins City Hos
pital, where he had been receiving
treatment for diabetes for the past
Is weeks. Mr.. Keim's illness began
almost five months ago and his cor
dition had been such almost since tho
very beginning that little, hope was
held out for his recovery.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-08
TWO WEEKS
AFTER
By WILL M. MAUPIN

THE drum is now busted,
= The wagon wheels bent,
The trumpet is noiseless
From many a dent.
The woolly sheep beats
When you squeeze it no more,
The fragments of toys
Now litter the floor.
But what Of it all?
Clear the Uttered up stuff
The children enjoyed them
And that is enough.
90 by Will NJ Maupin.)
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-08

DR.. A. M. Fredlock, long time
Mayor of Elkins was defeated in
Tuesday election in Elkins by Mr..
Sayre, by To- majority.
Mayor VIM. James of Philippi was
also defeated His opponent was
Mr.. Stempe prominent attorney.
New faces will now be seen by all
violators of the "sceed laws
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-08
s0x MAY LET PENNINGTON GO
Chicago Club Probably Will Not Keep
Grand Rapids Central League
Player. j

The Chicago White Sox may not
keep Howard Pennington, purchased
from Grand Rapids, but this fellow
has shown enough good work in the
Central league to guarantee he is bet
ter than Glass B ball player and
probably will have every chance in
the world to show what he can do
higher up.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-08
SYKES TO MANAGE LUDINGToN
ington Club Signed to Act az
Pilot in 1928.

The Ludington club Of the Central
league makes the announcement that
Earl Sykes first baseman obtained
from Bloomington club Of the Three-1
league, will manage the Ludington
team next season. Sykes, as first base
man, Will succeed Schwab. the young
stss drafted BY the Pittsburgh Ma,
ffBnala
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-08

Insured Against Rainy Wedding Dsy.
Had 1t rained between the hours Of
4 and 5 p. m. on his wedding, day at
Danville,s Va, bridegroom would
have collected $500 insurance. Failing
to rain he lost $43.75, the premium.
The groom said he was hoping for
rain as the $500 would have been use
full on the honeymoon. He said he
was taking gamblers chance on the
weashW. ''e''' n
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-08

The News says that these various
organizations intended in one grand
effort to show their appreciation of
Wood county farmers, but doubtless,
the farmers just as genuinely accept
ed the invitation as an expression of
their appreciation and friendship for
their "city COUSINS
During this meeting some good
speeches were made by both local and
outside talent. Good things were said
of Parkersburg, Wood County, and
West Virginia. The best part Of it
probably was not mentioned in the
addresses, namely, the possibility of
the repetition of this sort of gathering
in Wood County every year and the
same thing in all the counties of the,
State. Also there is noted the failure
to bring into the meeting some of
the leading women of both the city
and the country, thus combining the
thought, purposes, viewpoint and
talent of both sexes from both ele-
ments of the county population. Such
continuity of effort als over the
State would do more to bring about
the Thorough development of COM
munity spirit, to standardze West
Virginia at home and abroad on a
higher plane, to develop greater state
pride and bring US into higher repute
abroad than any movement that has
occurred in the State for a long time.
AT these meetings addresses could
be made by talent from home and
abroad and thus bring il thought and
action from other sections of the
United States and at the same time
AIRY away more correct UNDER
standing Of the situation in West Vir,
ginia in any way relating to its well
fare and the way things are being
done here. 1t would serve the great
purpose of dissipating fallacious
stories Of West Virginia and give
!; clearer understanding of the wonder
I full state and still more wonderful
people of West Virginia. This looks
like doing something ourselves 1t
Farmer and the Lark so beautifully
told in Aesop's Fables. If followed
out it will be helpful, stimulating
and elevating and in thousand ways
will help to make for better living
in West Virginia.
1t is to be hoped that if this plan
should be followed out, as sugs ested,
in the various counties of the State
that watchful eye will be kept to
see that these community gatherings
shall not be seized upon and used,
as is often done, to promote the utter
Tor schemes of designing persons
One of the fine things about this
occasion is that this effort was purely
local and evolved out of the urban
and rural citizenship of the county
and in no sense is 1t the result of out
side paid agencies. This event shows
some things that we have always be-
lieved, namely, that the professional
community developer and the outside
paid agent is not needed in matters
of this sort, and that there are self
generating influences and local re-
sources in any county in West Vir-
| ginie which may be brought into ac-
| tivity by itself. If it is done in the
| one way it is superficial and LInatur-
al and the soul and spirit of the COM
munfty will never be touched, while
in the other, the finest sentiment of
| the whole community will be aroused,
developed and directed along right
Zines and Will yield fine results
1871 Z. 1T
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-08

There viii no preaching service at
the Baptist Church the coming Sun
day March 18th, but the regular SER
vices will be held on the third Sun
day March 18th.
Sunday School and B. Y. P. U.
service.
J. F. COST, Pastor.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-08

John NJ Findley, of near Philippi
died last Monday, in his 18th year.
He had been sick for several months
with tuberculosis. He was buried at
Mt. Olive.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-08
LOCAL NEWS

For all kinds Groceries, see S. j.
Kittle.
Ask your druggist for bottle of
PEACE.
Gordon England of Valley was in
the city today.
Delbert Simpson of Valley was in
the city today.
A. Yeager is indisposed at his
home on route one.
Squire Champ of Abbott was IN
the city today on business.
Floyd Teter is quite indisposed at
his home this week.
j. HI. FELTON, of the west side is
very i'll at this writing.
Andy Glendening of west Junior
was in the city Wednesday.
Mr.. linn of the Laurel Hill Or
chard Co. was in the city today.
Lloyd Booth of Huntersfork was
in the city the first of the week.
Mrs. G. c. Right and daughter
were visiting in Philippi Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Amos F! Rohra-
baugh are moving to Grafton.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. S. Row were
visiting at R. C. Boyles Sunday.
Tom Rohrabough of the west side
has severe case of the Mumps.
Ray Golden Of Valley Bend was
in town Sunday calling on friends.
Mr.. and Mrs, Holt Limbers of this
ciyt are visiting relatives near Lii
liam.
Harold Click of Columbus, Ohio
at the home of his mother last
week.
Draper England Of Valley was
in the city one day this week on bus
mess. aN y{ap p{4s
Mr.. James Right Of Fairmont was
visiting his father John Right over
Sunday.
Mrs. Edna Nicalo Miller Of Meats
vile was visiting atJohn McCollum's
Tuesday. Sass
Stop! that itching scalp by using
PEACE.
Mrs. Anna Stump of Philippi was
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Jones Wilson
over Sunday.
A number of Belington folks at
tended the play "Margie" at Philippi
Saturday night.
Gale M Hillyard is in town at
tending to business for the com
pany he represents.
Rev. Mckenzie the Presbyterian
minister took dinner Sunday at J..
W. Thornhill's.
Lloyd Click and wife of Morgan
town were here Sunday last visiting
his mother and sister.
Mrs. Grace Fisher and Miss Mary
Simmons were in Philippi shopping
Tuesday of this week.
Mrs. H. C. Kelley of this city was
in Fairmont Saturday attending the
Basket Ball tournament.
Geo. Murphy travelling salesman
for Baltimore Drug House, was call
ing on his trade to-day.
S. M Polling of the Dayton Con-
struction Co., was in town Monday
seeing after business matters.
Have your barker to give you a
PEACE shampoo.
Ida Casteel progressive teacher
of Ten Mile was in town Saturday
shopping and calling on friends.
Miss Byron of the Art and Frame
Co. of Elkins was in town Thursday
attending to business for the com
pany.
Mr.. and Mrs. Doyle Phillips and
little daughter Ruth Marie were
visiting at w. B. Calls Saturday
and Sunday.
L. D. Cross has purchased the
Woodford building on Grim Ave,
and is going to re-enter the mer-
ehantile business.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Dent, Jr., and
little daughter, of Middletown,
Ohio, came in Tuesday to visit the
formers parents.
Frank Moore formerly of this city,
E5ho is representing an Insurance
Co. passed through here Saturday
enroute to Morgantown.
Dandruff cuerd by few applica-
tons of PEACE.
Mrs. A. Lazarus who has been
IN the Davis Memorial hospital at
Elkins came home last Saturday
much improved, we hope for her
speedy recovery.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-08

FOR SALE. White Wyandotte eggs
for Matching. Per sitting of Is $1.00
R. O. Hillyard, Belington.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-08
DEATHS

E. Lee Chrislip, a prominent cit-
zen of Elk died Feb. goth, being II
years of age.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-08

Jimmy Blouin won permanent pos
session of the worlds classic $500
medal by defeating Jimmy Smith, 27S
points to 273 27-50, in their 60-game
match held at Chicago the other day.
The photograph shows how Blouin
holds his ball.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-08
PLAN
Proposed for the Development Of
Real Community Life
IN WE ST VIRGINIA
(BY j. II. sTEwART)

4
The human and material resources
Of West Virginia are practically limit
less. The high percentage of native.
born citizens-rugged in mind and
body, loyal to their State and to the.
country in every respect-the magnifi-'
cent climate, the scenic beauty and
the great abundance Of natural re-,
sources-th richest land in the world
display potentialities unequalled and
magnificent. West Virginia, for all
that makes for wealth and happiness
is unequalled by any area it's size in
the world. Everything desirable and
contributory to the wealth, health and
happiness Of the people Is here In the.
very finest quality. Some may think
that West Virginia has been exploited
and developed, but the possibilities
of the State have scarcely been
scratched.
However, one mistake West Vir-
ginians make is that many of the
finest citizens are so content in their.
well doing that they are too unob-
servant Of the conduct of those who
take advantage of the generous spirit
OF our people and too lacking in that
sternness against practices which crop
out in small element Of our citizens
to defame the State at home and
abroad. M
I An event at Parkersburg shows
what can be done whenever the latent
talent and superb moral and intellec-.
tual forces are brought into activity.
The parkersburg News, Of November
nth. 1922. contained a very Interest,"
ting story OF this event-a story Of
friendship and good Fellowship for
Wood County. Two hundred members
Tof the Board Of Commerce, Rotary,
,Kiwanis and Lions Clubs each in.
tvited farmer Of Wood County as
his guest at q banquet at the Odd
Fellows Temple. an tst -
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-08

1.-THE occasion was a mo-
mentous one, for It was the
first time in the history OF
Wood County that the citizen
ship Of Parkersburg had pub
Ilciy acknowledged their in
debtedness to the farmers Of
the county and their desire for
cooperation and closer in
timacy and friendship"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-28

smiles upon noting the satisfactory
development OF tho story were con.
ccntrated into one, II would lllum.
mate a cavern as dark az the New
York subway.
II has been carefully tabulated
that tho expression. Amt he n
riot7" has been used t72 times in
reference to Mat, Moore by stage
carpenters and visitors TO the set.
The exclamation. "A.a.a.ahl" in.
dulged in when Enid Bennett steps
on the stage would, II uttered Smut.
taneously by 7i9 admirers, stir up
enough breeze 10 sail n frigate.
Alvin wyclxoff turned the camern
Approximately 40 revolutions min.
ute to film tho story. This speed,
II developed on a motorcycle in the
business district OF town OF 500.
900 population. would undoubtedly
result In arrest, fine and imprison.
| ment.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-28

II years old--in other words, to see
that he does not escape from his
place OF interment.
wieringen being terribly drcary
place and the Crown Prince being a
lively man, the younger Wilhelm tries
to get away from his island as often
as possible. fs
Every invitation from his father or
from members of the Dutch aristoc-
racy, who pity the clustered VII.
helms. Is therefore heartily accepted
by the prince.
Every time he wants to leave
Wieringen. the prince has to put in
a special application to the Dutch
government, which always grants the
request.
But wherever the prince goes, the
burgermaster of Wieringen must be
his companion.
In the visits TO Doom an excep-
ton is made and. Burgcrmaster Kolff
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-28
German "CrOUn Prince''
Has little Red AutO''
Rambles About Doom in Brand New, Flashy
Car; Chauffeur Idle

DooRN. Sept. 2s.--The former
Crown Princes favorite outdoor sport
these days is running about in his
new little trick" automobile.
The former heir to Germany's
throne. tho he has chauffeur. al
ways drives this tiny red machine
himself, getting all speed possible out
OF It's six-horsepower motor. He &C.
uuire1 this car about three months
ago, having previously driven a mo-
lorcyclo. Now and then, during his
brief vacations at Doom. he brings
his car along. fcrrying Il from his
island exile. Wieringen. to the main
land. then driving IL thru To Doom.
II is an interesting sight to sec
the Grown Prince" driving his car
thru the streets OF Doom, while his
liverled chauffeur sits in the rear
sent
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-28
"THE WHITE ROSE"
COMING TO STRAND

Thru an error In Tburrday's star
II was stated TINT "Tho White Rose,
d. w. Griffiths great picture, IL
coming to the Liberty thentcr. The
picture is really to be shown at tho
Strand. starting this Saturday.
1.-THE White Rose IN hcralded M
one OF Griffith's greatest pictures.
II Ia a strong love drama. with Mnc
Marsh as the featured player
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-28

Niblo production OF Strangers Of
the Night"
It IS hoped that the 54s scenes
placed end to end on a strip OF ceiu.
lord, will reach from Hollywood to
Ohio without anyone dropping a
match on IL.
II all OF Fred Niblo's CHEEKY
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-28
LIBERTY

Tho sensational newspaper dramn,
Her Reputation" starring May
McAvoy and Lloyd Hughes, VIII
end it's engagement at the Liberty
Friday. A eolorful and romantic
perturbation OF Walter Hacketts
celebrated stage play. Captain Ap'
plejack." Is coming next to the Lib
crty. The picture is titled "Strang'
ers OF the Night" and it's principal
players are Enid Bennett. Matt
Moore. Robert Mckim and Barbara
La Mnrr
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-28
LOCAL PRIDE
from tn. washington star

From the Washington star
40 you got your gowns from
Parish"
mot any more" answered Miss
Cayenne. We've gotten 40 wc can
make EN- look Just as aucor and cost
Just no much right in our own home
town"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-28

Those who san VIII Kings
first tho or three productions
at the Heihg ne M c m b @ =
Buster Lorenzo, the clarinet
player, gho had such a pleas
ing tenor Uoice. Buster mas
absent from the boards for
quite a aohile, but is back non
as one Of the big features OF
the show. He Is not playing
WiM the orchestra, but is
proving himself one of the
best tenorS euer heard here,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-28
WINTER GARDEN

THE Affairs OF Lady Hamilton. "
which Is said to be filmiation Of
an actual incident in British his.
tory. is now dellght!ng audiences
NJ tho Winter Garden. The main
characters OF the story are q Brit.
Ish naval hero dnnd the wife - IN
Ambassador OF England. Lame
Hsid. noted English acrtess, is the
star.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-28
A TENNIS
EXPERT

The ex-Crown Prince is also an ex-
pert at TEMPS. He spends most OF
his mornings while in Doom at this
sport. He visits among various ten
nls-loving friends, playing both In
singles and doubles and is always
cheerful. whether victor or ynnauish-
ed. He is always bare-headed, af-
fecting the knickcrbocker style OF
sport clothes. He presents good
social front, Is well hammered and
friendly 20 everybody, addressing the
boys In the street in fluent Dutch.
Both the cx-Kaiscr and the Grown
Prince" have their guardian anger
appointed by the Dutch government.
While the task OF Captain van
Houten--thc commander OF dozen
Dutch gendarmes, who protect Doom
castle--is comparatively easy. as
Wilhelm very SELDOM leaves the cas-
tie grounds, the job OF l.. c. Kolff,
tho burgormastor Of Wicringon, Is q
more difficult one.
RESPONSIBLE
FOR PRINCE
Burgormnstcr Kolff Is responsible
TO the Dutch government for tho OK
Crown Princes good behavior
young Wilhelm, by the way, is now
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-28

only takes his prisoner" down ant
fetches him back at the expiration
Of the leave.
The prince has TO pledge his word
OF honor not TO make any attempt TO
escape while his custodian is absent.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-28
HERE'S THE DOPE
ON NlBlO'S LATEST

The mandate prevailing that at
least one statistical story be pub.
iished about every big motion picture
production. here goes for the Fred
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-28

In proportion to It's weight. birds
wings is 20 times as strong as a
mans arm.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-28
COLUMBIA

Bright LiRhts OF Broadway"
with Doris Kenyon as the star. is
the feature which will be showing
at the Columbia until Friday night.
II Is n story OF country girls ex.
pericnco on the famous Broadway
Of New York, and is strong In hu.
man interest. The new feature is
TO be the picture version OF Clara
Louise Burnham's popular story,
Jewel, Chapter OF Her Life"