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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-06-07
HERE AT LAST!

A BILLY" SUNDAY book--the
first and only one of its kind full
of pep" from cover to cover rich
ly illustrated. A golden opportun-
ity for agents. If you are a i've
wire and want to act as our agent
send $1.00 for sample copy and in
structions.
The Prudential Publishing Co.
.5-24-3t Knoxville, Tenn.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-06-07

TO THE TAX PAYERS OF BAR
BOUR COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA

~ AEE lAA IA EkS OF BAk-
BOUR COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA:
You will please take notice that
the Board Of Review and Equalizat-
ion for said county will convene at
the Court House thereof on the 18th
day of June, 1928, and will continue
in session from day to day, not to
exceed twenty-five days, for the pur-
pose OF hearing the complaint Of any
tax payer as to the assessment plac-
ed on his property by the assessor.
It is the duty Of the Board to re-
duce the valuation Of the property
If it be assessed too high, and to in
crease it If assessed too low, and
this may be done upon the motion
of any tax payer interested or upon
the Boards own motion. Any assess
ment not contested before the Board
becomes final upon the Boards adj
journment.
Given under my hand this 21st day
Of May, 1923
J. F. HEWITT, Clerk County
Court and Ex-Office Clerk Of Said
Board. 5-24-3t
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-06-07

Author: Il have come here to find
inspiration"
Clerk: oval, I'm law-abidin' citi-
zen myself. but think the hotel has
some at eight dollars quartz
Mothers Whats keeping you on
the porch, Helen?'
Helen: I'm looking at the moon
beams, Mother
Mother: well, send the moon
beams home and come in"
Sheriff: "Hey, there's no swimm-
ing allowed in this pond"
Lovely Vision: "Oh, but why didn't
you tell me before I got undressed r.
Sheriff; oval, reckon there
amt no law against that.
Harry Tin restaurant): "Whv are
always looking around to see il your
coat is gone vet? You don't see me
doing it,"
John: ''You needn't bother now.
Yours has been gone five minutes. /"
A*#
A recipe for bailed custard SAYS:
"Sit on a hot stove and stir con-
stantly'. The advice is hardly nee
cessary to anyone who has ever sat
on a hot radiator.
The old woman was eulogizing her
doctor: eyes, he is surely the best
doctor in town. Why, when my old
man was sick, Doctor Snithers came
to see him, and he said he'd die--and
died he did"
Another difference between death
and taxes is that you can do all Of
your dying at one time and get
through with it.
"Are you look for particular
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-06-07
Goodrich:
Silver ' USE
Cold In the Head"

Is an acute attack of Nasal Catarrh.
Those subject to frequent s'colds in
the head" win and that the use of
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE Will
build - 10 system. cleanse the Blood
and render them less liable to colds.
Repsated attacks of Acute Catarrh
may lead to Chronic Catarrh.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE Ii
tah0 internally and acts through ths
Dased - ne Mucous Surfaces Of the
AByssAs thus reducing The fnflamua-
tin I'D rsstoring normal conditions.
A 0NOug0. Circulars free.
y. =. 0Aeuov = c., Teiede Ohio.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-06-07

person?aI inquired of a lady in the
hotel lobby.
I'm satisfied if you are" she said
Married or unmarried?" thumb
cred the counsel.
unmarried four times,' answer
ed the witness from Reno without
batting an eye.
Diner: "You poor fellow, how you
have come down in the world! Fancy
becoming waiter"
Waiter: "Well, ! DON'T have to
eat my meals in this restaurant"
Il hear your uncle died and left
all he had to an orphan asylum"
t'He did"
what did he have?p
Fifteen children
TO the belle Of the Southern Sea,
a good missionary said, said he,
"A calico skirt
Is as cheap as drip
But is it as cool", said she.
49,
Little Boy Visiting Washington
for the first time): when are we
going to see the red tape?"
Customer: do you make life-size
engagements Z"
Photographer: EYES,
Customer: please do this one for
me. It's a little snapshot I have Of
a whale"
HAS your father a bad cold?"
mo, he was only reading about
the Russian situation aloud"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-06-07
MEN WANTED

Grasselli Chemical Company,
Meadowbrook, w. Va, on Clarksburg
& Fairmont Traction Line, st. Car
Stop "Ziesing"
For Work on Zinc Furnaces, steady
work Short Hours. GOOD PAY.
Experience unnecessary oppor-
tunity to learn zinc furnace work.
Apply at Works office.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-06-07
DR.. ]. E. GIBSON
Dentist
Office IN Posto6ee Building

We have car of ground Lime
stone, bring your sacks and get what
you need at $500 per ton. Scarcity
Of sacks is reason for shipping it
loose, as far as our sacks go we viii
furnish it at $500 per ton. Call at
Handle Factory.
BENNETT & HESTER
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-06-07
Breathe We'll and Keep Wen.

Breathe Well and Keep Wei.
To breathe wen helps to keep we'll
To live longer and better make it q
habit to take some breathing exer-
else each day. Are you aware that
ordinarily you use only one-tenth OF
your lung space! Is it any wonder
that diseases Of the respiratory tract
are contracted SO easilyf
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-06-07
FOR SALE

Three lots containing good four
room cottage, with three porches,
good well on back porch, out build
ings. Price reasonable. For fur
Their particulars inquire Of,
DELLES TETER,
West Side, Belington, w. Va.
adv (4-26-3t)
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-06-07

SCREEN DOORS AND WINDOWS
FOR SALE BY THE THOMPSON
COMPANY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-22
Junior Scouts Entertain
The "Blue Birds Class

The Junior Scouts from the Sun
day school of the United Baptist
church with Mrs. Ross Baker, teach
err entertained Mrs. Wings class of
girls known as the Blue Birds, Tues
day evening in the church .vestry, as
a result of contest which has been
carried on for several weeks between
the two classes, the Blue Birds be-
ing victorious. The affair was in the
nature Of a Washington birthday
party. Flags were much in evidence
and there was a large picture of
Washington which was draped with
the flag. The two teachers, Mrs.
Wing and Mrs. Baker were attired in
colonial costume. Both classes We're
well represented. about 80 in all be-
ling present. Games were played and
brief history of the life Of Wash
ington in historical puzzle was
worked out, There was bean bag
contest. Ellery Soule receiving the
highest score for boys and Roberta
Anderson the highest for girls: each
were awarded a George Washington
Ratchet. Refreshments of pop corn
and assorter candy was served and
there was large frosted cake which
was cut and served TO the girls as
special treat from the Junior Scouts.
Rev. and Mrs. II. G. Kennedy and
Edward Wing were guests for the
evening. A delightful evening was
enjoyed the party broke up at 0
o'clock and all Joined in singing.
"Blest BE the Tie That Binds" and
America"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-22
Prompt Pupils at
Lincoln School

The following students of the Lin
coin school have not been tardy nor
absent during the winter term OF
school:
Grade Pauline Metcalf, Geral-
dine McKenny. Richard Holmes,
Robert Cooper. Earl Chapman. Har-
riett Dana and William Hitler have
only been tardy once.
Grade II-Edith Milliken, Arthur
Caldwell. Bertram Witherell. Dorothy
Chapman, Paul Merrick. Treby Jones.
Richard Cloutier. Virginia Wyman,
Margaret Thayer. Alice Robbins,
Harriet Eaton. Virginia Fisher.
Grade HI-Stanley Ayers. Arthur
Thayer. Dorothy Stephenson, King
ston Paul.
Grade ~ - Howard Caldwell.
George Dearborn, Alfred Sanborn.
Charles Rrown. Everett Metcalf. Dom
aid Perry, Catherine Blanchard. En-
ma Finley, Gladys Robbins, Alma
Russell. Gertrude Taylor. Marion
Wyman, Harold Caldwell.
Grade " and V--Elsie Jones, Nor
man Edwards, Rachel Lemieux,
Bernard Ellis. Marjorie Keenan,:
Charles Pcase. Dora Stafford, Lionel
Shepard, Knowlton Small.
Grades V and VI-Rernard Kit
fridge, Helen Wilson. Ruth Keller,
Lucille Hall, Frances Howard
Grade VI-Josephine Brown. Ev-
elyn Wyman. Rachel Warrell. Mary
owen, Charlotte Longfellow, Muriel
Holmes, NJ. Rosemary Ed, ards,
Hilda Daniels, Wallace Shepard, Ed
win Royal. Paul Jolicoeur.
Grade VII-Hope Adams, Lucille J.
Genthner, Inez l. jordan, Christine
Merricls Louise V. Tracy, Evelyn q.
Brown, Laurier Jolicoeur.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-22
Unpublished List
George Washington's
White House EXPENSES

Albany. n. Y. Feb. 21-An item
lied list by which George Washing
ton accounted for his household ex-
penses from May "a to Aug. "a. 17S).
when the White House was located
at New York, is contained in a COL
lection of Washing:on's papers own
ed by the state and held in the vault
of the Education Building at Albany.
washington upon assuming the
presidency, expressed his unwilling
ness to receive money from the pub
lie treasury in excess of actual ex-
penses. With the upkeep cost of
three months as a basis. Washing
tons yearly household expenses
amounted to 4.925 pounds and seven
shillings. or about S25,UUW. The
account never has been published,
according to a statement issued by
Secretary of State Hamilton today.
The expense list is kept with de-
tail characteristic of Washington.
and covers the upkeep of his entire
household. which included a secre-
tary. assistant secretary, three aides,
10 servants and livery of 1G horses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-22
NORTH AUGUSTA
North Augusta Grange Meets

The North Augusta Grange held
its regular meeting Feb. 20 with a
good attendance. After the usual
business was transacted. three can
didateS were instructed in the first
and second degrees. the latter being
conferred by the ladies' degree team.
An interesting program was given.
consisting of a piano SOLO by Ruth
F'olger. a reading by Grace Taylor.
a dialogue. How She Made Him
Propose" Evelyn Duttonsand Jimmy
Wall, and reading by Anita Num-
son. The next regular meeting will
be held Tuesday. March q. when the
third and fourth degrees will be
conferred upon the same candidates.
the gentlemen's degree team con-
ferring the third. A harvest sup
per will be served and it is hoped q
large number of the members Will
be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-22
canada's Gold Production Increasing

Gold production in Canada in 1922
passed the million-ounce marx fol-
the first time since 1909. The our
100000 ounces, an Increase Of 81
percent over the 1921 production. ac-
cording to figures issued by the
Dominion Bureau of Statistics.
Increases in production were not
ed in practically all metals. The
silver output amoan!e, to 15.2fS,000,
ounces, valued at $10.e34,00 This
was 4 gain of 100000 ounces in
production over 1921.
Lead production ,ncr eased 50 per-
cent 10 total of 90 $4,000 p,dnds
with a value of s6141,0O0. Copper
rose about 3.5O0,Hh0 pounds to total
produ ton of 81 $4,000 pounds VAL
ued ut S6.S33,0D "
The output of coal from Canadian
mines curing 1922 was 14.21O,002 tons
having an estimated value of $685.
$4,000. Asbestos reached a total 0:
approximately $4,000 tons of al.
grades valued at s5.2o0.00O. This
was IN increase Of 1900 tons. EX-
banded production was due almost
entirely TO activity of mines in the
last few months. CLAW products had
an estimated value of 5.00O.O 900 .....
The total value of Canada's min
eral production for 1922 was placed
at $lS0,622.000.' OF this total SOL
$4,000 represented the value of
metal pl oduction and $11S,S91, 900
represented the non metals. .-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-22
Sunday School Teachers
Discuss Plans For School

A large number of the teachers
and superintendent of the Method
list Episcopal Sunday School. gath
cred "Wednesday evening in the
basement of the church for the
monthly supper and conference upon
the work OF the school. About 70
enjoyed the supper. which was
served by a committee of the teach
ers, after which the business meet
ing and conference was held.
After the reports of the progress
of the scnool. u discussion of what
is needed to make the school better
and more effective was held. The
discussion on this question was open
ed to the meeting and many valu-
able suggestions were made. Pastor
Lowe then gave a talk on Personal
Evangelism" This last was a part
of the usual "Wednesday evening
prayer meeting, and man who came
to attend the prayer meeting, list
ened to the first discussion with in
t9rtSt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-22

chen today and that it is reported
they will completely evacuate the
town tomorrow. Also, after Selling.
the rolling stock, they evacuated the
Bochum station and neighboring sta :
tions today. :
Today there was rather lOngSrsss
list of explosions and court martial
sentences than usual. 1t is reported
that the Belgians have occupied tWO
important coal mines north of DORIS
ten. "
Reports from Essen say that fur
Their drastic measures by the French
there are expected, including the
seizure of the railway station and
that great anxiety prevails.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-22
OAKLAND

The Ladies' Aid OF the Methodist
Church met Wednesday afternoon at
ESQ o'clock. Several matters Of bust
ness were transacted and a social
afternoon was enjoyed.
Tho SWastika Class" of the Unit
ed BAPTIST church met Tuesday eve
ming at the home of Miss Lillian KEEL
ley. After regular business was
taken up. games were played and re-
freshments were served. The guests
were. Margery Pierce, Rosalic Mosh-
CT, Glennis Bubier. Della Richardson,
Hilda Soule, Beatrice Wood. Margar-
ct Mosher, Icy Carroll. beside the
hostess Miss Kelley and the teacher
Mrs. +. II. Leech. The class will
meet next Tuesday evening with
OF Mrs. stephen Mills. .
Mrs. Antonio Williams who under
went an operation for appendicitis
Tuesday morning at the Elm City
hospital in Waterville, is resting
comfortably.
Charles Elwell. who has been ute
i'll with the grippe at his home in
North Belgrade is improving.
Merl Bessey has returned from
Eallowell where he has been a guest
for the past two weeks Of his aunt
Mrs. Al Rock. |
Mrs. Minnie Cook and family of
Horse Point are confined to their
home with the grippe.
The Public Library will be closed
on Thursday evening. Washington's
birthday"
Acme Rebekah Lodge will hold
their regular meeting and annual
installation of officers this (Thurs-
day. evening. in Memorial hall. The
officers will be installed by district
deputy president, Mrs. Nellie Mar
riner. of Vassalboro. assisted by dep
uty grand marshal. Mrs. Bertha Adj
ans. Refreshments will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-22

Mrs. Ernest Bates and son. Alton.
or Oakland Heights. were guests
wednesday of Mrs. Harold Bridges
of the Fairfield road.
Mrs. John O'Reilly will entertain
the Silent Six club at n Washington g
birthday party this Thursday after
noon at her home on Goodwin street.
Mrs. William Bushey Of Oakland
Heights was Il guest Tuesday of her
daughter. Mrs. Frances Wilson of
Wateryilc.
Mrs. Guy Sawtelle ana children.
Muriel and Roland of Portland. are
guests at the home Of Mrs. Carolyn
Sawtelle.
Miss Cerile Bushey Of Oakland
Heights, who recently underwent a
surgical operation for appendicitis
at the Sisters hospital in Water
vlllc. has so far recovered as to be
able to be moved to the home of her
sister. Mrs. Frances Wilson OF Wat
erville
The Mothers Improvement club
will hold an all day meeting today,
Thursday. at the home of Mrs. Percy
Reed on Water street. The hostesses
Will be Mrs. Fred Bunker and Mrs.
Archie Peavey. The members are
requested to come prepared to cut
patch work for the quilt which is be-
ing made.
Mrs. Arthur Marshall and two
children have returned from an ex-
tended visit with relatives in Port
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-22
Burn Home of Member
Irish Free State Senate

London, Feb. 21-The home Of DR..
Oliver Gogarty, member of the Irish
Free State Senate, Renvile House in
Connemara county, has been burned.
according to the Dublin correspon-
dent of the Daily Mail.
On the night Of January -, DR..
Cogarty' was kidnapped by two men.
but escaped after being taken some
distance outside of Dublin. After his
escape he went to London, where he
received an intimation that if he
would abandon his senatorship, he
might return and resume his surgical
practice in Ireland. To this he re-
piled that he would not betray the
Free State government, but would
remain in England and practice
there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-22
To Explain Social Service Work

The Augusta Current Events club
will hold their next regular meet,
ing Friday afternoon at 8 o'clock at
the Y. NJ. G. A. Assembly hall. me
program will be in charge of the Arts
and Crafts committee of which Mrs.
Roger North is chairman and the
roll call will be answered by current
events or items relating to arts anu
crafts. Mrs. Earl c. Goodv IN VIII
render a piono solo and Montfot s.
Hin. SUPERINTENDENT of the Social
Service Department of the Great
Northern Paper Co., will give an IL
Illustrated lecture on the work of that
company. Membe are requested
to bring fancy articles or other exhl.
bits having artistic value. All CLUB
ladies' visiting in the city are invited
to attend and members may invite
others as their guests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-22
Merchants Coined Own Money

The action of the German govern"
ment in. allowing certain firms to
print their own money in small
denominations recalls a somewhat
similar state of affairs in the carly
years Of George III in England.
In those days the amount Of copper
coin in circulation was inadeuGa ate.
and tradesmen all over the country
issued tokens of their own which at
tanned almost equal standing with the
regal coinage. One manufacturer in
Birmingham issued over 5000. 900
pennies and 100000 half pennies in
the course of few years and the
amount Of tokens" in circulation In
1850 outnumbered the genuine COIN
age. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-22
Gold Loan Project
Raises Hopes German
Economic Recovery

Berlin. Feb. 21-(By A. P.)-Hieh
hopes for Strengthening up Ger
many's deranged economic house
nave been raised by the project for
the fioatation Of gold loan. The
Tageblatt sees Bourse speculat tors
being put to rout when they FIND
the reinforced intervening fund Of
the Reichsbank hanging over their
heads like the sword Of Damocles."
Die Ziet points out that Chancellor
Cuno's cabinet has succeeded in do
ing what the Wirth cabinet unsuc-
cessfully sought to do. that is. to win
the cooperation Of the Reichsbank in
measures for the support Of the
mark.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-22
To Join Rhineland
and Ruhr Railroads

Paris, Feb. 21.-(By A. P.)-The
Ruhr and Rhineland railroad are to
be Joined up. with improved military
and civilian organization. This was
decided, upon today at conference
between Premier Theunjs of Bel
GUM. and Premier Poincare.,
General Degoutte will continue in
control. but the new administration
will be directly under Flanco- Bel
gian experts. 1t will begin to func-
ton as soon as the discussions be-
tween the French and British rela-
tive to the Cologne area are con-
cludcd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-22
Mrs. Adeline (Murphy) McCrink

The body of Mrs. Adcline McCrInk
was brought to this city Tuesday and
placed in the Mt. Pleasant receiving
tomb to await burial in the spring. Mrs.
McCrink was born i'm this city. the
daughter of john and Lucy (AnnabeD
Murphy, about 40 years ago, and
made her home, with her parents on
Gage street. About 10 years ago she
moved to Portland, where she was mar
ried and had since resided. She is sur
.yiyed by her husband and one son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-22
Hold Federal Inspection

Captain Howard Frissell of Port
land. an nspeCtor-instructor OF IN"
Maine National Guard. conducted the
annual federal inspection of Company
F. 1O3rd Infantry. last night at their
armory The property was checked
and inspected during the afternoon. and
in the evening the company was put
through a severe drill and inspection,
after which Captain Frisscll expressed
himself as much pleased with the show
ing made. After the drill lunch of
sandwiches and coffee was served and
musical concert enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-22
Varied Program for
Legion Night to Be
Held at "Y" TOniqht

IN celebration Of Washington S
birthday the members of the local
american Legion Post with the men,
befs or the Legion Auxiliary will take
over the Y. NJ. C. A. building tonight
frorl until midnight. All of the ia
cilities Of the building will be at their
service and 1t Is expected that the
evening will be one of enjoyment to all.
a tentative program for the eve
ming is:
to s o'clock, bowling. shooting
pool. billiards.
500 to S.25. fancy diving, plunge for
distance. SWIMMING under water.
$50 to 9.45, first period of mems
basketball game, battle royal, mems
tug Of war; sack race, "spud" relay
race 1.-TWO men and two womcn), final
periods of the basketball game.
$50 to 1915. entertainment.
1915 to 1890. refreshments.
1880 to 1900. dancing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-22
VASSAI.BOKO

NORTH Mary p. Baxter, widow
of Dr. James T.. Baxter. who Aas been
ill with a second attack OF the grip,
is somewhat better. Mrs. Baxter is
q trained nurse and was a Red Cross
surgical nurse overseas during the
World War. She was obliged to
give up nursing because of i'll health.
She has been housekeeper at tha
home Of William II. Seavcy,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-22
nrioade HEADQUARTERS Inspected

The annual Federal slnspectlon OF
the SHth Infantry Brigade, Head
Qua rters Company. was held wed
nesday evening at the armory on
Grove street. The inspection was
carried out by Capt. Claude M. Al
ans OF the United States Army. me
fne condition and the Captain was
very much pleased with the appear
ance OF the personnel Of the COM
pany. Following the inspection. the
members of the company received
instruction in wig-wag signal 'ng at
sthe hands of Sergeant-Instructor
Hoffman. This part of the work was
especially we'll liked by the boys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-22
Funeral Cyprien Roy

Funeral services for the late Cy-
prien Roy We're held at the residence
on School street, Wednesday after
noon, at o'clock. Rev. Milton G.
Bennett. pastor of the Universalist
church, in Oakland. and Rev. c. +.
Knickerbocker of Waterville, ofIici-
Tted and the bearers were: Ralph
StOwell. Joseph Gordon, J. T.. Har-
riSs and J. II. Morse. Interment was
in Lakeview cemetery.