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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-01
EPWORTH LEAGUE NOTES

The Epworth League Cabinet,
realizing the lack Of amusement and
entertainment; especially in the way
of music in town Of this size, and
knowing that in order to get the
young people interested in the real
work of the League that there must
be some occasional recreation, were
very fortunate in securing the Wes-
leyan Chamber of Music to give a
recital in the M. E. Church on last
Monday evening, February 26th.
This organization is made up Of the
most talented musicians in West
Virginia Wesleyan College, under
the direction of Prof. Chas Rowe,
who was formerly associated with
Homer Rhodeheaver as first violin
ist. 1t is UNUSUAL to have an artist
of Prof. Rowe's caliber in 4 small
town and the program presented by
him was equal to any Of those put
on by the Lyceum and Chautauqua
Bureaus.
The Epworth League wishes to
thank those who have so heartily
supported them in their attempt to
bring something worth while to in
spire and entertain the people of our
town. We have met with approval
Of the majority of our influential
citizens and hope to have greater CO.
operation in the future. Thus far
the league has only given two en-
tertainments the Christmas play.
featuring the different aspects in
the birth Of Christ, and the recital
given on Monday night. Both have
been highly educational and have re-
presented great deal of earnest
work on the part of the bone fide
Epworthians. We trust that in the
futuer we win be enable to give
other entertainments from time to
time just as inspirational as the
others have been and hope that the
good people Of the town will support
as as they have done in the past.
The mere name of our Epworth
League associated with any program
play or musical gives the assurance
Of something uplifting and educat-
ional. I'D
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-01
JANE A. NEWTON DEAD

Mrs. Jane A. Newton, widow Of
the late J. j. Newton, died Sunday
evening at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Lilly Right, after a short ill
ness. She died of apoplexys She
was "a years old, having lived a
useful life all these mostly in her
native county of Barbour. She was
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Capito,
from one Of the pioneer families Of
the state. She was married twice,
her first husband was Chas B. Will
is; they having two children, Char
lie, deceised, and Mrs. Laura Willis
Right who resided in Belington, and
widow of the late G. M. Right. Her
second husband was Judson j. New
Ion, and to this union were born,
two daughters and one son; Lilly
who married Floyd M. Right, Berta
who married Jas. Parsons, are liv-
ing but Robert the only son is
dead. Mr.. Newton preceded his good
wife to the Great Beyond June 4th,
1921.
She was q member of the M. E.
Church, and was a member Of the
Ladies Aid until her age prevented
her from taking an active part, and
was always living the exemplary
life of Christian. Her life is a
path marked with deeds of kindness
and cheer Flowers, not thorns,
sunshine, not shadow, did she scat
ter everywhere.
Let US, if possible, gather up the
elements of the life Of the depart
ed one and weave Of them picture
for the walls of memory. Her life
was a rare jewel, her spirit as gold
refined in the fire, ready for heaven.
Funeral services were conducted
Tuesday afternoon, her pastor, Rev.
Miles in charge, and interment made
in the Oak Grove Cemetery, where
all that is mortal awaits the Judge
ment.
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MOUNTAIN VIEW

Mrs. |. ]. Loar who has been very
" for the past two weeks is i'm
proving rapidly.
This cold weather did not prevent
the stork from travelling as it left
"a fine baby boy with Mr.. and Mrs.
Gene Barney last Saturday week.
Mr.. and Mrs. German England and
Mrs. w. J. Goodwin were pleasant
visitros at J. F. Valentines last Sun
day.
Mary Gamer, daughter of French
Gamer, of Mountain View is very
much indisposed at this time.
The Mountain View All club held
its February meeting the 18th. The
main theme Of this meeting was A.
merican Heros. The Club is doing
good work, and the community
should be proud Of its members.
"Colonel" Marteney was pleas
ant caller at the home Of Samuel
Delauder, of Sand Run, last Satur-
day evening.
William, the small son Of Talbot
Cross Of Route 8, is seriously i'll at
this time.
There is cottage prayer meeting
in the community of Corley Church
each day this week.
Wade Bennett of Route three I'M
fortunately crippled one of his
horses while logging. He had to
kill the horse.
/ Barton Cross Of Sugar Creek,
heard the birds singing and started
his spring blowing last week, but
he discovered his mistake and has
been resting since Wednesday.
Henry Mclean and family Of SUI
gar Creek have been having a siege
Of flue, but are improving at this
time.
The entire family of George
Moore of near Bethel have been in
disposed for the past two weeks.
They are all slightly improved at
present except Mr.. Moore who has
been in bad health for some time.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-01
MAN ENTERS HOME AND TIES
HUSBAND, ASSAULTS WIFE

\ PHILIPPI, Feb. 27th.--A warrant
was sworn out Saturday morning
for a party whose name the officers
are not yet disclosing by Del Allen
and wife Of this city charging the
offender with entering the home and
AT the point Of a revolver tying Mr..
Allen and after relieving him of
some sixty dollars then ASSEMBLING
his wife. This act was committed
about eleven O'Clock in the night SO
the parties charge
It is believed that the party i'm
mediately took for other parts but
every effort will be made to appre-
bend him so the officers say. II he
is caught he will be kept under the
strictest guard as mob violence is
feared.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-01

in God to go to prayer
meeting will never have much dust
on his knees from praying at home.
Many consider it hardships to at
tend the worship of God twice Sun
day, but don't mind, going to their
business places three or four times
. day for six days in the week. Some
thing is the matter with such per-
sons. 1t isn't sinful, Of course, to
carry on business as long as it is
done honestly, but it is sinful and
dangerous to neglect the services Of
Almighty God. as1sf
From, what Il have seen I believe
there are lots of Church members
that would rather go to the theatre
10 see some heli-tainted show than
to enter into the service of God. You
want to know why? It is because
they are backsliders. If we that pro-
fess to love Christ live the world
more than He, we are what God calls
backsliders. l don't know what
others think but I'm sure that many
think as - Twould rather be with
Him and Christians for five minutes
than to have all the so-called pleas
uYes that the devil has to offer for
q thousand years. The devil has
nothing in reality to offer but death
eternal death. II we follow him he
will d~r~ us, down to he'll. II We
follow Christ we shall have eternal
life, ttnt bo9ire IN this life and goes
on and on in that beautiful home 81
love where al who love and obey
God shall be received when the trials
and cares and sorrows Of this life
are over f
Are You backslider? IF so, God
asks you to return that He may heal
your backsliding. He viii set your
heart on fire with divine love If you
will come back to Him. Rettifn tdp5
God today and get back in the way
that leads to- eternal glory. Gods
arms are outstretehed, waiting to -
ssivs - -
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-01
No one to Bury Dead.

Rochester Ind With all the
members of the Fulton County Medical
Society refusing the position of coun-
ty health officer, Fulton county faced
the problem Of burying the dead with
no one in authority to sign, burial per-
mits. The county commissioners met
in special session to consider the emer-
gency 1t was said only one physician
in the county is not member OF the
medical society, and he may be ap-
pointed health officer. The Office here
pays $3.50 year.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-01
Against White House No. 2.

Washington. The senate pub
lie buildings and grounds commit
tee reported adversely on the proposed
acceptance of Mrs. John p. Hender-
son of residence in a fashionable
section of Washington to be used as
a home for the vice presidet. The
committee was divided, it was said, as
to the possibility of obtaining funds
for maintenance.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-01
Made Deadly Trade.

Clarksburg, w. Va. An In
dictment charging man with the
death OF another who was kicked and
killed by horse was returned by the
Gilmer county grand jury, sitting In
Chenille. The Indictment is for man
slaughter and is against Morgan
James, a Gilmer county farmer, for
the death OF VIII Marks, another
farmer, who was almost instantly kill
ed when kicked by horse which he
acquired in trade with James 1t
is the contention of the state that
James failed to warn Marks that the
animal was dangerous.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-01
JACOB CLICK DEAD

Jacob Click who was working at
Ellamore came t, Elkins hospital
very sick and died Wednesday morn
ing of pneumonia.
Funeral services today at 2 p. m
Interment at Concord.
He is survived by his wife and
five children, ,Zeta Ferguson. Pearl
Stalnaker,, Miss Belle, Boyd and
Harold Clicks So nsse Il
Mr. Click has been asaresidentl pfI
Belingtoni for the past thirty years
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-01
Snakes Dancing Girls, pets.

London. = Boa constructors, caught
on the shores Of the Amazon.
are the latest fashionable pets for
women. A fiourishing business has
been done by London naturalist,
selling these pets to professional, dane
ing girls in England and on the CON
tinent. The snakes, kept in perforat-
ed zinc boxes fitted with tanks, in
clude every variety of Brazilian boa
constructor American bull snakes are
also popular.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-01
SHIPPING BILL Is
KILLED In SENATE
1t is Understood Administration will
Take no Step to Revive it at Next
Session of Congress.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28-The ad-
ministration shipping bill died today
just year to the day after it was
born.
On February %, 1922, President
Harding, appearing at a joint SEES
sion of congress urged enactment of
legislation designed to build up an
enactment of legislation designed to
build up an American merchant ma
rine through government aid and
identical wills embodying the views
of the administration were introduce
ed in the senate and house. Today
fhe bill then introduced after having
passed the house in the meantime,
met its death in the senate through
the adoption of a motion to lay it
aside.
Right Where 1t Was
The end of the legislation which
the president has advocated with all
The powers at his command, leaves
the administration where it was a
years ago in dealing with the three
billion dollars investment in war
built ships. The task of liquidating
this investment already has been
made the subject Of study and the
plans under consideration are to be
announced soon after congress adj
journs Sunday.
The death of the shipping bill
came quietly and without the bitter
discussion which marked its hectic
career. Under agreement previous
~ reached yesterday the senate
promptly at one o'clock proceeded to
vote on the motion of Senator Rob-
inson, of Arkansas, the acting Demo
cratic leader, to send the ship mea-
sure back to the committee. Ad-
ministration leaders, including SEN
ator Jones, Republican, Washington,
who has been in charge of the legis-
lation in the senate, had indicated
ticiI OPpOSiIiOH W IiiiS NOul DC diio
tn emotion was voted down, 48 to 36.
Final Blow is Dealt
The final blow then was dealt the
bill, which was given up as lost last
Friday by its supporters after four
day filbuster. Senator sLadd, Re-
publican, North Dakota, moved that
it be laid aside in favor of the filled
milk bill, and the motion was carried
So to I with the Republican leaders
voting with the majority. The action
meant the death of heshipping mea-
sure inasmuch as Senator Jones had
told the senate he would make no
further efforts to call the bill up be-
fore adjournment.
The action also was taken to mean
the end of such legislation for years
to come, for President Harding has
let it be known that the administra
plans no attempts to obtain consid-
Grafton for the bill at the next re-
gular session of congress.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-01
ANOTHER TICKET
In THE FIELD


Saturday night another ticket for
the coming City Election, to be held
March 9th, was brought out as fol-
lows:
For Mayor; w. T. Mcvicker
For Recorder: f. A. Barte
For Councilmen:
First Ward, Henry Wilmoth
Second Ward, l. l.. Bennett
Third Ward, j. @. Harvey,
Fourth Ward, M. +. Hill.
The Ticket is known as the Pro-
yressive Ticket, with factory as
emblem, and Is supported by num-
Der Of the business men Of the town.
With three tickets now in the field
it will make rather an interesting
election. There was not much in
terest shown in the call convention.
but It may develope that the cam
paign willswarm up to the extent Of
q real town election, after all. The
citizens have the choice Of three tic
kets, and with the privilege Of vot.
Ing Independently, there should be
no staying at home, and then come
out and offer criticisms after the
new officers have been elected. The
chance to do the first criticising is
at the polls. The city election is
just as important as any election.
and only sickness or death can be
legal excuse from coming out and
casting q ballot for those best suit
ed for the Offices. The City affairs
are so important that no one should
Hang out for office" who cannot fill
the place. Efficiency, honesty, civic
patriotism are the marks that
make the man for public duty.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-01

A letter from F. Layne P. Rohr-
bough, who has been in India for
the past three years states that he
will leave India on March list, sail
ing on the italian ship aAquilila",
stopping at Port Said, Carlo, Memp-
his and Alexandra, Egypt, thence
to Bandise via Naples, Rome, Flor
ence, Genoa, and Pisa, italy, taking
a look at the little republic Of Mo-
naco, and Monte Carlo, visiting che
battle-fields Of France and the cites
Of Nice, Lyons Marseilles, Paris and
Verdun. He will visit Berne and
Geneva Switzerland, Strasburg and
Metz Germany, Brussels, Belgium,
thence via Holland, London, England
Dublin, ireland, Edinburg, Scotland
arriving iT New York about June fst
thus completing his tour around the
world and arriving At his home in
this city soon thsssaftsr.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-01
BACK TO GoDl
(By CASTOR r. Coyner)

"ReturnA We backsliding children,
and / will heal your backslidings. !"
Jeremiah 1922.
These are the words Of God, the
One who has created US and given
US all things good that we possess,
and it is to these words that | would
have the Reader hearken. There are
so many persons in the Church to-
day that are running away from God
that the consequence for some will
certainly be awful. 1t is for this rea-
son that this warning is sounded,
particularly to the members of the
Church of God.
Think of the many in the Church
today who have become as cold as
ice because they have wandered away
from God into the black, hellish, and
soul-destroying sins Of the world.
The devil has administered his dead
ly sleeping potion to the spiritual
natures Of thousands who pretend to
love God, and instead of resisting
him they have breathed deeply and
let the devil have his way. 1t is al
most unbelievable to know what
some are doing who say they are
Christians. Soc who take the name
of God in vain get up in Church and
tell the world they are Christians.
What kind Of Christians, / wonder?
Some who are taking dancing lessons
that they may become members Of
society as they think, are in reality
only letting the devil lead them into
the anteroom of hell Some who
are attending the so-called social af-
fairs and ending them up with the
hell-begotten dances are only tread
ing on dangerous ground and walk
ing in the path that leads to hell
and not to Heaven. Some give the
argument that there is no harm in
the dance as long as one remains
pureminded. My friends, want you
know that the purest saint on this
earth would. find it absolutely i'm
possible to remain pure in heart if
he should go to the dances Of the
day and take some other mans wife
in his arm and proceed to do the
hell-trots of today. We are all hui
man and prone to err, and Gods
Word has plainly told us to abstain
from all appearance of evil. Wheth-
err you are married or single, man
or woman you are only Sticking up
your shoes for slide to hell when
you do the modern dance that has
sent SO many precious souls down to /
eternal hell where there shall be
weeping and crashing Of teeth.
Many who dance say they are Christ
ians. What kind Of Christians, I /
wonder? Can you imagine the low
" Nazarene in a modern dance han
doing the disgraceful steps Of the
day. NEVER.
How many there are in the
Church who have wandered from God
10 such distance that they never
get to a prayer meeting. Hundreds
md thousands Of professed follow
BIS Of Christ would hardly know how
10 act in prayer meeting. Some !
'ne says. II can pray at home just !
rs well as at Church." It is true YOU
an, and aGod WIN hear your prayer
Just as quickly there as it Chruch.
But let me tell you what I think.
believe that the person
Who WIN taks interest snoughI
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CARD OF THANKS

We thank our many friends and
neighbors for their kindness and as
sistance during the Illness and death
OF our beloved mother, Mrs. Jane
Newton. May Gods blessings be
upon you all. = A''''' - 5.
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S'ssis sss Lilly Right slsa paw
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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-01
Is Cents Short. Kills Himself

Chicago. shortage of twen-
ty-fve cents so worried John. Fair
banks, postmaster Of West Chica-
CO. he took his life. If is believed. His
body was found with a bullet wound
in his head. Two weeks ago Fairbanks
telegraphed Inspector Germer he was
working overtime to make his books
balance. An auditor discovered diff
ference Of twenty-five cents.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-01
Finds Husband" a Woman.

Trenton, N. J. The ''man' 10
whom she was married nearly three
years ago was woman Miss Blanche
NJ, Hughes, East Orange, has appealed
to the court Of chancery for annul-
ment Of the wedding ceremony on the
grounds set forth. The person she
thought was man used the name of
civilian ]. Houston"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-01

w. H. Carpenter; wife and daugh-
ter, Missh Hostis; Owen Smith, wife
and children; Mrs Cora Bsughman
and daughter, Juanita; and o. O.
Baughman Of Philippi were visiting
Al II. B. Gala Sunday.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-03-01

Poindexter Ambassador to Peru.
Washington. The, nomination Of
Senator Miles Polndexter, Of Wash
ington. to be ambassador to Peru,
which was sent to the senate by
President Harding. was promptly con
firmed.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1923-04-26

Line Saturday to spend a few days at
the VIM. Kolehouse farm home in the
town Of Lincoln
o. E. Gibson drove his Hupmobile
car to Oshkosh Tuesday to have it
overhauIed and put in shape for the
seasons driving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Morey went out
to the Morey resort Tuesday to start
getting things ready for the summers
business for which prospects look very
favorable
T.. A. Hanson arrived last week from
Marshalltown, Iowa to start things
moving on his farm north of town
His wife will join him here for the
summer about May Is.
Miss Helen Strong arrived last
week from Appleton where she I'M
derwent an operation for appendicitis
and as convalescent ailment is en-
Toying an attack of quinsy.
Mrs. Beecher Scott left Saturday to
ioin her husband at Kilbourn where
he has engaged in business after
spending several weeks with relatives
in the town Of Washington.
Thos. Zeger of Phelps was in town
Saturday and said that al-houga the
roads up his way were in bad shape
at present, that a few days would open
them up for traffic anywhere.
The ice cream parlor of Mrs. Robt.
Felt will open for the season on May
/. A full line of ice cream, bricks and
Eskimo Pie will be carried in addi-
ton to confectionery, cigars etc.
Homer K. Galpin passed through
Saturday enroute from Chicago to
his summer home east of Phelps and
where himself and wife will spend
most Of their time for the next sever
al months
A. E. Wintrow, the State Line car
penter and contractor was in town
Saturday and stated that buildings
prospects up that way for the com
ing season never were better and
work on them would start at once.
Mrs. Edw. Lacau and grandson
Harry Mcintyre went to Green Bay
Friday to return with the 1atter's
mother, Mrs J. Vanderheyden who
had been hospital patient there for
two weeks as the result of an opera
ton for appendicitis.
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LOCAL
NZzVGS

For a chic assortment of becoming
dresses for Misses and Girls go to
MRS. RENK. stock includes all the
popular coIors and fabrics including
the popular ratine dresses.
Emil Hedeer OF Conover was in
town Friday.
Get your Eskimo Pie after May LIST
at Mrs. Robt. Fett's.
Louis Denton was down from Con-
over on business Saturday.
Mrs. H. ]. Mack left Saturday to
visit relatives in Milwaukee.
@. A. Pinkerton of Elchc was in
town on business part Of last week.
DR.. John Lloyd returned Saturday
from weeks absence in Chicago.
Strong & Manley unloaded a car
load of Fordson tractors Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. E. O'Connor left
Saturday for a brief visit in Milwau-
kee
Mr.. and Mrs. O. c. Henderson of
State Line were Eagle River visitors
Friday
John Korpal returned Saturday
from an extended visit with relatives
in Chicago.
Miss Minnie stannard left Tuesday
for a weeks absence in Milwaukee
and Chicago.
Miss Blanche Erwin returned last
week from Chokio, Mimi. where she
spent the winter.
The Eagle River Band will practice
this week at the town hall. Bandmen
please take notice.
E. X. Rick, Piano Tuner will be in
Eagle River about May End. Leave
orders at Morgan Store.
Miss Selma Felt left Monday for a
visit with her sister Dorothy and
other friends in Milwaukee.
Harry Giles returned Monday from
a trip to Rhinelander, Tomahawk and
MelIen in the interests of the Rad
cliffe Mfg. Co.
Jas. Noy came down from State
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Special assortment of Misses and
Girls Dresses suitable for Proms and
parties, in all the latest styles and
fabrics, including the popular ratine,
at RENk'S 1t pd.
Hear Ricardo Martin, Americas
greatest tenor, at RhineIander Apr. 30.
Tickets on sale at Walstad's Sport
shop. Make your reservations early.
Send your new and renewal sub
scriptions for any magazine or farm
paper to Mrs. E. f. Brunswick, Loon
Lake Farm, Telephone 1852.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1923-04-26
Fish That Have aNolces.o

The sunfish, large fish sometimes
found in British waters, is said to NJ
ter distinct groan when it is re
moved from its native element; and
the carp and the barbel will croak
when treated in a similar manner
The Jewish, found in the Gulf of Mex
leo, is said to emit a booming sound,
and some of the blennies are able to
utter a cry that has been Iikened unto
shrek.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1923-04-26
Individual Reformation.

To reform world, to reform ma
ton, no wise man will undertake; and
all but foolish men know that the only
solid, though a far slower reformation,
is what each man begins and perfects
on himself.-CarIvle.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1923-04-26

Russia's "lron Gar"
"The Iron Gar was name given
to Nicholas |, who ruled Russia from
1925 to 1855