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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-09-27
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK

Charleston, Sept. PIT Destructive
fire is a public enemy and it is also
a private enemy said State Fire Mar
shall C. L. Topping, today, with refer
ence to Fire Prevention Week obser-
vance October to 49,. 1T is not on
the defensive; we are on the defen-
sive. Evry minute Of the day and
night, 1865 days IN the var, it is push
ing its attack. Some of US are fight
ing hard to resist it but it seems to
be gaining ground steadily.
I'm 1913.D continued the Fire Mar
shall, "the year before the outbreak of
the war, the average fire loss for
each man, woman and child in France
was 40 cents; in England it was 33
cents; in Germany, % cents; in Aus
tria, 25 cents; in Italy, 25 cents; in
Switzerland, Is cents; in Holland, only
IL cents. In the United States for
the same year the di.ect loss was
$210-and the Indirect loss was high
er. Our record was, therefore more
than four times as bad as that of
France and nearly twenty times as
bad as that CT Holland.
'At the time these losses seemed
to be excessive, and yet see what a
few years have brought fourth. Only
nine years after the American per
capita fire loss reached the figure Of
$40, it had reached another figure
125 per cent greater; that is to say
that in spite of the increase in popu-
lation of the country, each individual
on the average was losing an amount
equal to SAFE per year.
"This is war indeed and it is
brilliantly successful war on the part
Of the great enemy. How successful
may be realized by comparing the fig
ures with those of little farther
back In 1864, the underwriters were
distressed at total American fire
loss of S29,000,000 although this was
only sc cents per capita upon the
then population. From $29,000,000
to $521, 900, 600 is an increase Of 1900
per cent, or, stating it in terms of
our present population. it is a per
capita increase of 452 per cent. Are
we right in considering this situation
as an emergency? How much farther
can the inexcusable tribute be in
creased without wrecking even our
own unprecedented solvency.
"But let US not limit our discussion
to dollars of loss. The tribute is not
merely financial. 1t calls for our sons
and daughters. Suppose that some
pubic enemy, arrogant with his sue
cess, were to compel the sacrifice of
one American life for every Is min
utes, day and night, throughout the
year, and, incidentally, were to cause
the manning of still larger number
in addition. How long do you sup
pose it would take us to find out that
we could do something to terminate
such shameful condition? How long
would it take US to inaugurate the eff
fort? What would you think of a
Stacker in such campaign? What
would you think of yourself if you
felt tat you were too busy with other
matters to give it a thought? What
would you think of any person, even
yourself, who was found to be secret
ly aiding the enemy?"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-09-27
Employer 10 Share Profits.

New York. - A plan by which
the Singer Sewing Machine com
pany employees will share in the com.
pany's yearly profits las compensation
for their support" was approved by
the stockholders from to per
cent Of 100000 annual profits will
20 to the employees, the plan provides
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-09-27
HOW ABOUT YOUR WINTERS
COAL

/ can furnish any amount Of coal
you want from the G. w. Hillyard
mine for $3.50 at the mine, or $3.50
delivered. See me at once.
r. H. Newhouse, Belington, w. Va.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-09-27
Transporting Six Pints Costs $3.50.

Ell Paso, Texas.-Walter Haynes,
member of the Tennessee legislature,
pleaded guilty before Federal Judge
Smith Of transporting six pints Of te-
quila and paid fine of $3.50 cad for
feited his motor car, valued at $1,000.
Haynes was arrested by customs
agents rear Maria, Texas, September
12.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-09-27
Doc Takes Fatal Bite.

Sunbury, Pa. When trolley
wire, carrying 2500 electric volts
broke and fell to the pavement
here, a Scotch collie dog belonging to
Mrs. Mary Miller, apparently thought
1t was a snake. The dog made a
plunge, seized the wire In It's mouth
and dropped dead.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-09-27

Miss Jessie Ernest and Miss Nellio
Hoffman of Davis, both students at
Wesleyan spent the week end with
the formers parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. L. Ernest.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-09-27
Fullback

Substitutions: Rio Grande: Melvin
for Brownfelter; Fowler for Davis.
Broaddus: A. Grimm for Simpson;
Finley for Castilow; Bolyard for H.
Grimm, Woodburn for Seabright; Rine
for Foran; Seabright for Wodburn,
Oaks for Wade; WOODBURY. for Miller.
Referee Grimm, U. of Md.
Umpire Merrill, Yale.
Headlinesman-Kittle, Ohio State.
Hulley, Bucknell.
Time of quarters: IL minutes each.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-09-27

Shortage of electric power and wa
ter for our gas engine puts The Pro-
gressive out late this week. Sorry,
but this is the best we could do.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-09-27
LOST

One Travelling Bag, black, between
Belington Garage, Crawford's Rest
aurant OF the foot of Laurel Hill.
Finder return to Belington Garage.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-09-27

Watch our article next week on the
city owning its own Light and Water
Systems.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-09-27
BROADDUS WINS
HER FIRST GAME
Rio crande Beaten by Score Of Is to
s In Opening Game Of
Season

Philippi, w. Va, Sept 27--The foot
ball season of 1923 was officially
opened here last Friday afternoon
when the Broaddus College team
coached by Furnan "Fitz" Nuss de-
feated Rio Grande College of Ohio.
1916 in game that was featured
by sensational forward passes by
both teams and the defense play Of
the Broaddus line. Rio Grande came
near scoring second touchdown in
the closing minutes of play, when the
ocal line held like the proverbal
stone wall, and took the ball after a
pass was thrown out Of the end zone
on the fourth down.
Broaddus scored early in the first
quarter after forward pass, long
run by Sims, and line buck by Wade.
The second touchdown came in SIM
liar manner. Roberts made a long run
and Simpson passed to WOODBURY.,
then Seabright, line play by Sims
and Wade again went over. Grimm
kicked goal for the thirteenth point.
Rio Grande scored when 1t seemed
that Broaddus was sure to get an
other touchdown. A Broaddus back
field man fumbled and Boyd, right
end on the visiting team, picked up
the ball and ran eighty yards for the
only points Rio Grande made. They
came near scoring late in the last pc
riod when series Of passes and runs
placed the bali on the twenty yard
line Broaddus was penalized and the
ball was placed within about yard
of the goal. In three trials at the
line the visitors lost one foot, and
then came the incomplete pass mem
toned above. Many fans were not
sure about the rule that governs this
play. Referee Grimm ruled that Boyd
had one foot out of the end zone when
he caught the ball. This, therefore
gives the ball to the defensive team
as the rule of incomplete pass over
the goal line applies to the play.
Following this play, Broaddus took
the ball on the twenty yard line, and
in five plays advanced sixty-six yards
and it appeared that they we're sure
to score again. but the final whistle
stopped them. 1t was glorious
opening, as Rio Grande is veteran
team despite their contention) and
was considered as probable winner
over Coach Nuss' new and untried
eleven.
Following is the lineup and sum-
mary:
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The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1923-12-20
Pays For Stolen
Candy After Lapse
Of Four Years

Determined To square his con.
science. an individual residing in an
other part OF the state this week adj
dressed letter 70 Earl Munyon who
with his brother Ora. formerly con
Quoted the Filler Grocery, enclosing
20 cents and the following note:
The Lord has forgiven me in my
sins and has set me going ia the
right direction when you kept a
store IN Filler | stole small amount
OF candy from the cSocs and / am
enclosing 90 cents which l am sure
will more than pay for what l took. +"
Mr.. Munyon states he was pleased
TO receive the remittance and would
be glad to accept other similar pay.
ments from anyone whose conscious
Is troubling him AZ present his only
difficulty ia the matter. b. says. Is
how he is going 60 equally divide the
two bits with his brother
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1923-12-20
BUHL TEACHER
TALKS AT Filler
P. T. A. MEETING
AZ Recent Meeting Decision l. Reach
ed to Give Hot Cocoa Free
To Pupils.

A large assembly listened 10 the
Z program given by the Filler 7. J. A.
at the Central school Thursday even
ing. Mrs A. f. Anderson. the presi-
dent being absent Miss Cora Thomp-
son presided. This meeting was ar
ranged By a committee appointed
from the patrons Of the fourth grade
Pupils Of that grade took splendid
parts in several Christmas recita-
lions and songs Mrs. Guy shearer
and Dewey showers offered several
musical selections on the piano and
clarinet
The speaker Of the evening was
Miss Iva Oman. instructor To the
Bull high school. Miss Oman's lee
ture was o very interesting discus
sion OF what teachers are really
made up Of and what people think
they are composed Of. and lastly
cross section Of what q teacher
should be. was described The spea-
ker gave results 81 a largely circulat-
I'd QUESTIONABLE. asking for the re-
quirements most demanded. 81 q
school teacher. The answers agreed
in placing appearances and dress firss
on the list and education last
Miss Oman address was along an
unusual line for a teacher 70 take.
in as much as Il was about teachers,
but 81 was eleverly gotten up aud was
thoroughly enjoyed b. al
A VERY important ruling adopted
BY the body was that hot cocoa would
BE- served free 10 each pupil bringing
lunch from home After the close
Of the session. All were invited % the
lunch room where the COMMITTEES 4
served refreshments
New members 81 the organization /
are ar. and Mrs. sames Mcmahon
Nr and Mrs } r. Hunton. Mr and 4
Mrs. z. ~ Palmer. Mrs. 81 J. Coode.
Mrs. c. E Huddleson and Mrs T. b.
Fowler.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1923-12-20
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
BY SCHOOL PUPILS
TONIGHT AT The GEN.
Piaylet and Musical viii be Present
ed by Victory School This
Evening

The annual program given by the
srupils OF the Victory school will be
presented at the Gem theatre TINS
afternoon and evening. The matinee
performance will be at $3.50 o'clock
and the evening program will start
at 500 o'clock.
The teachers OF the first, second,
third and fourth grades are directing
the children's Christmas play The
Live DOLL which will be presented
first, while Miss Van Akin, instruc-
tor IL music in the grades is direct
ing the musical play Santa Claus in
Mother Goose Land
Much effort is put forth to make.
this meritorious entertainment, and
the costumes and stage settings will
add much to the pleasure of the two
numbers.
The cast OF characters for the two
playlets are:
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1923-12-20
LOCAL POST OFFICE
EXAMINATION SET
FOR JANUARY S
Expiration Of Term ofW. r. shinn ON
February 4 Nece~sitstes Civil
Service Announcement.

AT the request OF the postmaster
general. the United states civil SER
vice commission announces an open
competitive examination TO be held
on January 8. 1924. to fill the post
ton OF postmaster at Filler Al which
vacancy viii occur February 4.
1924 IL Is expected that appoint
ments Will be made as a result of this
examination unless Il Is found Ia the
interest OF the service 10 I'LL the vac
ancy by transfer or promotion. This
Is not an examination under the OWL
service act and rules, but Is held uu-
der an executive order OF May 10.
1921, providing for this procedure.
The examination will be held at
Twin Falls. The salary paid the local
post office incumbent Is $1,000 an
nually. While the civil service com
mission Is charged with thu duty OF
testing applicants for positions Of
postmaster at offices OF the first, see
ond and third classes. such positions
are not classified under tho civil ser
vice law, bcing filled through nomi-
nation by the president and confir-
nation by the senate. However. the
President Is using the civil service
machinery for the purpose OF select
ing tho nominees.
Under the term OF the executive or
der any one OF the highest three
qualified eliglbies for an office may
be selected by the Post office Depart
mcnt for nomination by the presi-
dent. The commission will deter
mine who are the highest three quail
fled eligibles by carefully weighing
the evidence II secures as 10 the
qualifications of each OF the entire
number OF applicants for the office.
The highest three will be given per-
centaga ratings.
The competition Is open 10 ali who
are qualified under the terms OF the
announcement. The most satisfac-
tory results are obtained when a larxe
number OF are filed by representa-
tive business men and women OF the
community. says the announcement
which adds.
Every resident OF city IL inter-
ested Ia having a competent postmss-
ter In his city. IL Is the aim OF this
commission 10 assist the city In So
curing the services OF a fully quaiifl-
I'd person TO sery. as postmaster.
other Idaho offices where vacan-
Ties are about 10 occur and for which
examinations will be held In January
are Eden. Kimberly. Harrison. Plum
ner. Soda Springs and Wendell. Ex-
will be conducted At Good
ng. Jerome, Montpelier. Twin Falls
md Saint Maries.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1923-12-20
HARVEY SHIRK is
NEW HEAD Filler
POST OF LEGION
Mrs. T. Dan Common Chosen Adjufant
of District Organization ~ Twin
Fails Meeting.

Harvey shirk was elected comman-
der OF Filler post American Legion al
the ANIMAL meeting OF the organiza-
ton held az the village offices last
evening He succeeds Earl Munyon
who has served FOR the past year.
Other Officers chosen include
Homer Leohner. first vice comman-
der. warren G. Nuzman, second vice
commander; W. d ciliis. adiutani Z.
juneau ~ shinn. chaplain. Dr n. J..
Goode. historian. Grover G. Dean.
organisations aud r. X Dilliing-
ham, DR. a. A. NeWberry and George
Denman. executive committee.
The post 81 now engaged Ia il an
nuai membership drive and is max.
ng every effort 10 extend it's useful
ness during 1874
Mrs 7. Dan Conner. a member Of
the local post wa chosen adiufaBf.
finance officer OF the district organ.
ization OF The legion 81 its quarterly
meeting held 10 Twin Falls Tuesday
night A number Of local post mem
bers. including their wives. and mem
bers Of the Legion auxiliary attended
the session. which included a ban.
quet followed by . business meeting
and a social hour a wilton Peck ~
Twin Fails - the new commander ~
the district organization
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1923-12-20
ANOTHER KILLED
IN AUTO ACCIDENT
Relative Of Local People Meets Tragic
End on Road Near
Pocafcilo.

MARoA--Miss Ruth Harrington.
OF Pocatello. niece OF Jay Alidaffer,
and a cousin OF G L. and n. y. Hort
ing was fatally injured near Poca-
tello. Sunday OF last week when the
ear In which she was riding with a
companion turned over twice frae-
turing her skull Miss Harrington
visited in the haroa district thro.
years ago.
An account OF the accident. which
occurred between American Falls and
Pocatcilo. Is given In the American
Falls Press as follows:
AT the coroDer's inquest TUESDAY
evening. presided over by Coroner 3.
o. Sheer and prosecuting attorney II.
>. Anderson of American Falls a YER
dict was reached charging that Ruth
Harrington came 10 her death be-
cause OF the negligent driving OF q.
=. Bates who Was her companion nj
the time the accident happened
Testimony brought out at the hear
ing was 10 te effect that the girl had
been forbidden To keep company with
Bates. She was between fifteen and
sixteen years old, and sunday after
noon asked permission OF her mother
20 attend the picture show instead
she met Bates and the two drove 10
American Fails. They were return
Ing home IN attempt TO reach Pocatol-
10 BY the time the picture show let
out and were driving a. a rate. esfi-
mated BY witnesses al In excess OF
forty miles an hour.
Where the road forks before reach
ing the swanson ranch. Bates started
10 take the left hand road. The girl
j. reported 20 have said No. the road
10 the right Is the best" whrreupon
he driver attempted to change his
'oursa The car was going too fast
and when the attempt was made Il
urned over two times throwing both
occupants free and fracturinE the
yirfs skull
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1923-12-20
Building Another
Section of Road

work = now underway on the con.
sfructiou Of mile and half Of new
roadway south from the rock crusher
plant which Is located o. Cedar draw
q mile and half south or town
Ranehers OF the territory 10 BE-
benefited have subscribed heavily in
labor and money. and the road viii
b. built IN accordance ~ifh the cusso.
mary agreements made uiih the Filler
Highway District. which grades the
road. brushes the rock and completes
the job
Generous subscriptions 70 aid the
financing OF the project are being
made b. number Of Filler business
flrms.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1923-12-20
WILL REMEMBER LOCAL BOYS

The monthly meeting OF the Leg
ion auxiliary was held at the home
of Airs. G. E. Denman Monday after
noon, at which time preparations
were made for sending OF Christmas
boxes to incapacitated world war vet
Grams. This year il was decided TO
send these boxes Of goodies to Filler
men who were injured or disabled
during the war. most OF whom are
now receiving vocational training al
and universities.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1923-12-20
MRS. ILIFF IMPROVING
AETER AUTO ACCIDENT

Additional word from the bedside
OF Mrs. T. c. lliff. whose serious IN.
juries in an auto accident az Holly
wood, Calf, were recorded IN these
columns last week. is TO the effect
that she has regained consciousness
on occasions and indications point 10
her recovery Aside from a fractur.
ed skull, Mrs. Iiff sustained a brok-
en- arm and other injuries Her son.
Wylie, Of Pocatcllo is now In Holly
wood.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1923-12-20

Generally speaking the stores Of
Filler will remain open evenings from
now until Christmas in order TO &C.
commodate holiday shoppers With
Christmas coming Tuesday. only
three days remain after today for the
public 10 supply its needs Ia the way
Of gifts. eatables and other holiday
merchandise. All business places
report a normal Christmas trade and
there are still big stocks IN all lines
20 select from.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1923-12-20
MASONS CHOOSE
1924 OFFICERS

Earl s. LsHue was elected x0r-
shipfui master Of Filler Lodge No IS
A ?. 4 A. 81 81 the annual meeting
held Thursday evening Of iast week
He succeeds d. n Davis Other Of
ficiais chosen AZ the session we're
Dr. A A. Newberry. senior warden:
r. X Dillingham;. junior warden. D
f. chipman. secretary and @. H..
Sbearer. treasurer.
Installation OF Officers will take
held al the ledge rooms this evening.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1923-12-20

Miss Ruth Beyer. daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs. j +. Bever residing west Of
here has been elected by the board
Of education OF the Rural high school
to fiji the vacancy caused by the re-
cent resignation Of Miss Mary Prin-
gle. instructor in history and other
subjects. who Is 10 be married this
month. The new instructor will az
sumo her duties with the reopening
Of school on December 81 following
the Christmas vacation.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1923-12-20

No Mail To Be
Carried on Routes
Christmas Day

The Christmas rush Is on al the
local postoffice. with apparently but
slight diminishing OF the large mum
Der Of parcels which annually are re-
ceiyed and sent from this office
Postmaster ". p shinn announces
that a new order has been issued by
Harry 8 New. postmaster-generai
which will do away with the delivery
Of mail Christmas day on the rural
routes. IN the past q vas customary
Tor such deliveries.
sunday hours will be observed At
tho postoffice itself. with the general
delivery and other windows open
after the receipt Of each mail
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1923-12-20
BtHL CHEESE FACTORY HusY

BUHI,-In tho last two and hair
months the BuhI cheese factory has
shipped five carloads 81 cheese 70 I.os
Angeles The factory noW receives
$4,000 pounds of milk day and r.
running a. The fun capacity Of tho
machinery nos installed During the
past three months the factory has
been paying r. patrons 50 cents per
pound for butter tat delivered At the
factory.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1923-12-20

Radio concerts each evening al the
Drake Furniture Undertaking com.
pany's new headquarters IN The for
mer craig's store location on Main
street is attracting scores Of interest
I'd fans. Broadcastings from Los
Angeles. San Francisco. Portland.
Texas. Nebraska. Chicago and even
Calgary. Canada and New York sta
fi0ns have been picked up locally
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1923-12-20
THIRD ROBBERY
HERE IN TWO
MONTHS TINE
G. A. Love Store Broken Into BY Tn
known Persons Early Tues d.
day Morning.

For the third time within a period
OF less than two months a local store
was robbed. when unknown persons
entered the c. A. Love establishment
here sometime early Tuesday morn
ing and made away with merchandise
thought to include. shoes. corduroy
trousers. mackinaws and other items
The cash register was rifled and sew
seral dollars in pennies. nickles and
dimes we're taken.
Entrance to the store was made BY
a side entrance. the plate glass door
being broken completely out No
trace Of the invaders has been dis
covered by the authorities. who re-
port increasing difficulty as the re-
suit OF similar robberies.
During November the A. T. Craig
store here was entered and several
articles we're found missing the next
morning. and during October the
BEEN a Hammerquist store was the
victim OF a similar esca pade.
Roger~on Visited
Two unmarked men. between II
and IL O'Clock Thursday night. rob
bed the billiard room at Rogerson. zs
miles south Of here. and escaped with
about S400. according 90 report made
10 the sherifrs office By C. B. Pat
tersOn. proprietor Of the establish
ment The robbers we're strangers
10 Patterson. who was alone in the
billiard room when they entered. He
has furnished eseriptiOns Of the rob
bers
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1923-12-20
Items of the
7OUD

The resignation OF b. r. Philby as
Justice OF the peace OF Filler precinct
was presented to the board OF county
commissioners Monday. The resig-
nation was accepted but the board
took no action regarding the filling
OF the office by appointment. Mr..
philby is at present visiting in Neb-
raska.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1923-12-20

MRS. CASE ASSOCIATE MarRoN

The name Of Mrs. Emma Case who
was recently elected associate matr0n
Of Filler Chapter No. 40. order Of the
Eastern star was Inadvertently ON
mitted from the list Of elected Off
GERS OF that Organization appearing
An The Record OF last week.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1923-12-20
PAUL HAS NIGHT POLICEMAN

PAUL--Many night ;hefts recently
have caused the village trustees to
appoint A. stewart night Waterman.