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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-06

With the maiden ladies' Contingent it
was freely admitted that the war had
made such difference. So many of
sour boys" had married abroad.
They INDUCED in several topics of
conversation. First of all came the
weather and following close upon its
uncertain heels came the sweaters
they were knitting. Third came
bridge. And then arrived charm
ing young man. The ladies were all
excitement How young the ladies sud-
denly became. All stopped just short
of having been born before the World
war; they could remember little before
that-they had been SO young then!
He was friend of Mrs. Cole, an
artist who lived in a cottage not far
away, and he was rooming there,
though he took his meals at the inn.
The ladies at the inn discussed Mrs.
Cole to her great disadvantage. Sc
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-06


cretly they were afraid Of her charms
and uncertain Of their own and each
WAS hoping the young man, Ned Burr
|by name, would pay them some atten-
|tion, dance with them on Saturday
nights, talk to them as they knitted.
But Mrs. Cole seemed to monopo-
ize him, and then appeared young
nd charming girl. The ladies con-
erred upon it and they decided that
hat selfish Cole woman wasn't go
he to hurt this girls feelings, for
byiously shs and the young man were
Interested in each other and she, TOO,
as boarding at Mrs. Coles.
1t would be just like the Cole WON
3, the ladies decided. to selfishly d.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-06

Choose from this list of attractive
Gifts. The recipient will be more than
pleasantly surprised.
Casseroles, silver pltd Trays, Fancy
Tea Pots, Perculators, silver plated
Cream and Sugar, Silver plated Mo
lasses Can, Silver plated Bon Bon
Dishes, Silver plated Sandwich
Trays, Nut Boris. and Aluminium
Ware.
Here are many excellent gift sug-
gestions from which you can select
just the right gift.
Cut Glass water Sets, Bowls, Nap
pies, Celery Dishes, SHERIFF Vases
Candle Sticks, and Salt and Pepper
shakers.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-06
BECAUSE 1T WAS CHRISTMAS

BECAUSE 1T WAS CHRISTMAS
Il am so glad it is Christmas be-
cause I'm going to have lots Of pres
.nts."
$50 am / glad, though / don't ex-
,ect any presents but pair Of NIT
ems
"And so am |, but sha'n't have any
presents at all"
AS the three little girls trudged
home from school they said these
.hings, and as lilly spoke, both the
others looked at her with pity and
some surprise, for she spoke cheerful
v, and they wondered how she could
De happy when she was so poor she
could have no presents on Christi
nas.--Louisa M. Alcott
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-06
LOVE IS ENOUGH

~ ONE people are greedy for
- praise. They are not the
ones who most deserve it.
Fathers and mothers do not
think 1t anything wonderful
when they save, and plan, and
work, and spend for Christmas
Day. It is said that, as one
rs the difficult Chinese
age, at first he is glad to
Understood, then he hea.s
l..aI he speakg the language
very well, then, when he can
express himself perfectly, no one
notices it. Christmas language
is that perfect expression Of
love that asks no privilege. 1t
brings the same message to all
nations.-C. G. Hazard.
20. 1929 Western Newspaper Union.)
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-06

HERE are a few grown folks
living yet who can remem-
Der the year they thought
Santa Claus had forgotten
the children, for it was a
long time after the midnight
hour before the jingle of his
sleigh bells was heard any
t.o~1 xXyhnv Grol1r az
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-06
GRATEFUL.

Christmas comes but once a year"
THAT'S good If it came once
month we'd never get our business
ctters through the mails"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-06
Sweethearts-.
A Christmas Tale
BY MARY GRAHAM BONNER
%. 1928. western Newspaper Union,

HE Mountain House inn
mostly attracted ladies, some
of whom had husbands.
Those who had no hus.
Bands knew only too well
how they would treat them
if they had them. Those
with husbands felt that mar
riage had broadened them.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-06

Articles that you uay have planned
to give but decided against because
of their cost. Notice these prices.
Four Patterns, open Stock, China
to select your set Of Dishes from at
snecial prices and only such pieces as
you want to buy. Above always car
ried in stork.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-06

Timely, indeed, are the following
low prices on things just suited for
giving.
Special 5 at. Aluminium Sauce Pan
SO cents. Mirror Cake Pans 20 cents
Polish Mop and 25c Bottle Polish
for $1.19.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-06

Making this store your shopping headquarters for Christmas Gifts most practical
well sensible economy Gifts may here only saving cost but
the quality each instance will be good better than you pay for some
where else We invite comparisons
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-06

Items that you do not want to miss
in the haste of Christmas Shopping.
Electric Irons, Electric Dexter
Double Tub Washing Machines, Elec-
trio Vacuum Cleaners, Toosters, asd
Hair Curriers'.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1923-12-06

Prices on wanted items that will
please you with their economies.
Carving Sets, Shaving Sets, Raj
ors, Razor Strops, Pen Knives and
Smoking Stands.
Evening star., 1923-05-17
BIBLE BACKS HELL,
| SAYS MODERATOR
Presbyterian Ministers Are
urged to Preach More,
I on Subject.
sRy the Associated Press.

! nv the Associa ted Press.
MONTREAL. N. c., May 1T.-Elec-
tion of a moderator and organization
were before the opening sessions OF
the Sixty-third General Assembly
of the Southern Presbyterian Church
here today. the balloting scheduled to
begin. during the afternoon. DR.. Alex
and Sprunt. Charleston. S. c.; John S.
Foster. Winston-Salem;D DR.. w. e. Hill,
Fayetteville, y. G. and two laymen,
Nat Harrison, Petersburg. Va, and
Frank T. GLASGOW, Langston. Va,
were among those mentioned by COM
missioners in connection with the
moderator's Office.
. While no names were advanced in
discussions by Presbyterians. it was
understood that the west would make
A strong contest for the selection OF
a man from that section as head or
the assembly. westerner not having
held the office, IL was stated, since
1912. The last layman elected
moderator was selected eight years
ago. the fourth in the history of
the assembly.
Believes In He'll.
DIR. II. Q. Reed. Columbia. s. C.,
retiring moderator. at the opening
session this morning. spoke on hell.
expressing the opinion that there is
more evidence relating to the reality
of hell than any other one thing in
the Bible and arguing that more SER
mons be delivered on the subject.
The report of the ad interim COM
p,ittee on amendments to the book
of church order was submitted-a
lengthy report, recommending a num-
ber of changes. which, according to
commissioners. will be subject to de-
bate before adoption or rejection.
Relating to the incorporation OF
churches and church courts. the COM
rittee approved the first six recon-
rlendattonS submitted to the general
assembly last year by W. Fl. Bauer,
Jacksonville. Fla, and George Bryan,
Richmond, Va.
Each Church Incorporated.
These particular recommendations
In part, provide that members of each
which permit the Incorporation OF
religious bodies, he Incorporated as
a separate corporate body and thar
each presbytery in such states also
he incorporated. Details relating to
this action also are outlined.
An overture from several presby-
teries asking that the constitution be
so revised as to require presbyteries
70 elect commissioners for a term of
two years, with view of making
the assembly a continuous body, re-
ceiyed from the committee the recon-
nlendation that:
Under our present law a presby-
fery may elect the same commission
ers to the general assembly for two
successive years or il may elect its
commissioners for a term Of two
years, if so desired, hut the assembly
does not deem it wise to make this
obligatory by constitutional law
Evening star., 1923-05-17

shut her off"' according to word
brought back from the wreck. Bassler
made no reply, it 10 said. nor made
no move to shut of the power OF the
locomotive. Early leaped from the
engine. Bassler was crushed.
Oakland, 1t is stated. is q regular
meeting place for the passenger and
the freight. Orders had been issued
to both trains. Chief Dispatcher Brown
said. The passenger train had orders
to take the siding. Relatives of Bass
Ter said he had been Ill for some time,
but apparently had recovered sum
ciently to resume his run.
None of the injured will die. II is
said.
Evening star., 1923-05-17
SCIENTISTS HONORED.
DR.. Nicholson and Gen. Ferrie Civ.
es franklin Gold Medal.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated rrese.
PHILADELPHIA, May 17.-For
achievements in their respective
fields. two scientists. have been pre-
sented by the Franklin Institute with
the Franklin gold medal. They were
Inspector General Gustave August
Ferrie OF the French army ana DR..
Albert A. Nicholson. head Of the
Rierson Physical Laboratory. Uni
versity of Chicago. Only two OF the
awards. the highest made by the In
stitution. are announced yearly.
The award to Gen. Ferrie was made
in recognition OF his sue .ess in the
field OF radio transmission OF inteilf-
gence.
DIR. Nicholson received the medal IN
recognition Of his contribution of
fundamental importance in physical
science. especially for his brilliant
discoveries in the field Of optic and
astro physics
Evening star., 1923-05-17
TWO HURT IN TORNADO.
Twister Visits High Springs, Fla.
Considerable Property Loss.

HIGH SPRINGS. Fla, May H.
Two persons were injured. one seri-
ously, and property valued at $4,000
destroyed here by a tornado that
swept a section just west of the busi-
ness district. The injured are Fred
Edwards. who suffered a fractured
skull, and Dewey Edwards, bruised
about the face and head.
The twister. which came during q
shower. demolished a shed in which
two Atlantic Coast Line box cars
were housed. partly wrecking them.
tore down a smoke stack and part
of the boiler plant of the Growers
Ice Company. uprooted all trees on
one street and smashed many win
dows. One house was lifted from
its foundation but not damaged bad
lH. The tornado spent its force in
about ten minutes
Evening star., 1923-05-17
DECLARE DEAD ENGINEER
DROVE WRECKED TRAIN
Officials Explain Crash on Lake
Erie and Western When
Score Are Injured.
By the Associated Pref IS.

By the Associated Press.
LIMA, Ohio May 17.-That the hand
of dead engineer rested on the
throttle Of the engine pulling passen-
ger train No. on the Lake Erie and
Western railroad when It crashed
head on into q freight train at Oak
land, between Coldwater and Fort
Recovery. Ohio. yesterday afternoon
Is the belief OF officials. More than a
score OF Passengers were injured
George Bassler. sixty-one, OF Lima.
the engineer. is believed to have been
stricken with apoplexy as the train
sped northward.
P. G. Early. Lima. fireman on the
passenger train. seeing the impend-
ing collision, yelled to Bassler to
Evening star., 1923-05-17
Ideals and Practice.
FROM Life.


An idealist is man who goes to
sleep on park bench because he
likes to sleep out in the open air.
A practical idealist is a man who
goes to sleep on a park bench because
he has no other place to go.
Evening star., 1923-05-17
Observing the Rules.
From the Houston Post.

Fr0m The HOUSTON POat.
Mrs. Nexdore-Your husband is so
handy with tools you ought to get a
lot OF jobs done around the house
while he's on strike.
Mrs. Longsufferer-He could do EN-
all right, only every job l want done
belongs to some other union than his
Evening star., 1923-05-27
entertained informally Saturday even

entertained informally Saturday even
ing at their home on Murray avenue.
Mrs. E. N Jeffcott was hostess at
q large bridge tea Friday afternoon
at her home on Prince George street.
Mrs. Thomas Barton, a sister of
Midshipmen John Cheshire Daniel and
Henry Chesley Daniel. and Miss Julia
Cover of Chestnut Hill. Philadelphia,
were guests for the week end at
Carvel Hall.
Lieut.. Commander and Mrs. George
5. Alvin entertained at bridge Mon
day evening at Queen Anne's Cup
board.
Lieut.. and Mrs. Edward D. Wal
bridge were hosts at a bridge party
Wednesday evening at their home. IN
Cumberland Court, in compliment TO
Miss Katharine Parkhursts of Roches-
ter. n. Y.
Capt. James Raby. who has been
visiting his family for week, left
Wednesday with Mrs. Raby and their
young daughter Marie Louise for
jamestown. r. l.. where they will
remain for month before going. to
Pensacola, Fla, where Capt Raby
has been ordered to command of the
navy yard.
Mrs. Prentiss Bassett and her
daughter Arabella left Tuesday for
Amagansett. Long Island, where they
Will spend the summer.
Mrs. Louis y. Wilson of Baltimore
who has been stopping at Carvel Hall
for the past month, has returned to
her home.
Mrs. George c. Manning. wife of
Lieut.. Manning of the CONSTRUCTION
Corps of the Navy, entertained at
bridge Friday afternoon at her home
on Charles street
Mr.. and Mrs. ROLAND NJ. Teel were
Evening star., 1923-05-27
Banana Nut Sundae.

Select a small banana, peel. scrape
off the coarse threads and cut 1t in
halves lengthwise. Place a mound
Of ice cream on each end Of the
banana. Let one mound be Of vanilla
and the other mound OF caramel ice
cream. Place whipped cream on the
banana between the mounds Of ice
cream, pour caramel sirup over the
vanilla cream and chocolate sirup
over the caramel cream. Sprinkle
with chopped almonds Drowned in the
oven and place a candied cherry on
top of the whipped cream. Serve
these banana splits" on oval or OBJ
long dishes Of glass or silver.
Evening star., 1923-05-27

hosts to a company OF twenty-four at
supper. followed by bridge. Friday
evening at their home at Severence
Park. near Annapolis.
Mrs. Wilfred E. Clarke, wife of
Commander Clarke, entertained at
bridge Friday afternoon at her home
at the Naval Academy. :.
Mrs. Hubert e. Paddock has had
as her guest her mother, Mrs Edwin
A. Martin OF Washington.
Mrs. William w. Thompson, who
has been spending the winter with
her son-in-law and daughter. Com
mander and Mrs. Wilbur r.. Van
Auken, has gone to New York to
visit her daughter. Mrs. Harold
Washburn.
Mrs. Charles Raymond Smith. wife
of Lieut.. Smith. entertained at bridge
Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons
at her residence on King George
street
Lieut.. Commander and Mrs. CIeve-
land McCauIey had as guests for the
week end Lieut.. Commander and Mrs.
Paul L. Speicher. who came from
Edgewood. where Lieut.. Speicher is
on duty. Mr.. and Mrs. McCauley en-
tertained at buffet supper Saturday
| night In their honor before the mid
shipments hop.
Mrs. r. r. Quay of Princeton. y. J.,
| is the guest of her son-in-law and
| daughter, Lieut. and Mrs. Frank j.
Hanafee. at their home on Prince
| George street.
Evening star., 1923-05-27

visiting his family at their home. on
Duke. of Gloucester street
Mrs. Arthur T. Emmerson enter
tanned at bridge Wednesday afternoon
at her home. on Murray avenue.
Lieut.. Commander and Mrs. James
Parker. jr.. have had stopping with
them for a few days Mr.. and Mrs.
Alston Hayne, of San Francisco, Cal.
Commander and Mrs. Sam c. Loomis
motored from Washington Sunday
jr.. and David Fowler Loomis. who
were christened by Chaplain Sydney
Key Evans, in the Naval Academy
Chapel, after the regular Sunday morn
Ing service. Commander Henry G. s.
Wallace and Commander Paul p Black
burn were the godfathers.
Miss Dorothy Tardy. the daughter
of Lieut.. Commander Walter Tardy
(retired) and Mrs. Tardy, who Is a
student at Vassar College. spent the
week end with friends at Annapolis
Miss Julia Douw gave a bridge Fri
day afternoon at her residence, on
Murray avenue. in compliment to her
house guest. Miss Mary Dickinson Of
Leadville, Colo.
Mrs. Donald r. Evans. the wife of
Lieut. Evans. entertained at bridge
Friday afternoon at her apartment,
on Prince George street
Mrs. Carryl Bryan of Wardour left
Sunday for Garden City. Long Island,
where she will be the guest of her
cousin. Mrs. William c. Lawson. for
two weeks.
Commander and Mrs. John .Downes
had as their guests for the week end
Capt. and Mrs. John Greenslade of
Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Lyons have
visiting them at their home, on Duke
Mrs. Z. c. Post of Boston, Mass.
Mrs. Isabelle Wescott and her
granddaughter Ruth left Monday for
their summer home near Alexandria
bay, on the st. Lawrence river,
Mrs. George S. Turner. OF .Wardour
was hostess at bridge Thursday after
noon at her country place.
Mrs Sydney ]. Wynne. wife of
Lieut.. Wynne. gave a large bridge
party Wednesday afternoon of last
week at her apartment. on Prince
George street.
DR.. and Mrs. Robert NJ Kennedy
had as their guests for the week end.
at their residence at the Naval Hos
pital, Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Starke
of Norfolk. Va. and Mr.. and Mrs.
Lester Wilson of Washington
Raymond Doyle of Lincoln. Neb.,
has been the guest of his brother
and sister-in- law, Lieut.. and Mrs.
Thomas ]. Doyle.
State Senator A. Theodore Brady
has as his guests his brother-in-law
and sister. Mr.. and Mrs. Walter L.
Wilson of Province Lake, y. H.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ferdinand Latrobe en-
tertained at tea Sunday afternoon at
their home. Acton, in compliment to
Mr.. and Mrs. Edmund Heard. who
left Monday on their yacht, the
Nanny. for Marblehead. Mass.
Mrs. Henry E. Thornhill, wife Of
Lieut.. Thornhill. entertained at bridge
Friday afternoon at the Blue Lam
tern tearoom in compliment to Miss
Elizabeth Collins of New London, Conn.
Lieut.. and Mrs. Arthur Emmerson
Evening star., 1923-05-27
Reception Planned
At Art Center Today

The Art Center Club and the Art
and Archaeology League will hold an
Informal reception from 4 to o'clock
this afternoon In honor of Mr.. Uric
S. J. Dunbar and Mr.. Frederick Lun-
ming. At o'clock there will be Q
musical program by Miss Olga Mar.
the sculptor, accompanied by Mrs.
Louis Thompson. pianist. At
o'clock Mr.. Dunbar will give q short
CLAY Talk" illustrating methods or
sculpture There are a number OF in
teresting exhibits at the Art. Center.
Evening star., 1923-05-27
Theta Alpha Chi Sorority
Gives Its Spring Dance

The annual spring dance of the
Theta Alpha Chi Sorority was held
Friday at the Columbia Country Club.
The place was decorated with the
sorority colors. Favors of rings with
the sorority insignia for the girls and
penknives with the sorority insignia
for the boys were given, in addition
to many different colored varieties
OF paper souvenirs. The committee
in charge OF the dance included Miss
Bertha NJ. Graf. Miss Helen Kellogg,
Miss Helen and Miss Katherine Bar
rett. Miss Charlotte Ca astelli. Miss Mar
garet Burke and Miss Virginia
Schumacher.
Evening star., 1923-05-27
D. A. R. Chapter Plans
To Give Lawn Party

. A lawn fete will be given June
and by the American Liberty Chap.
ter. D. A. r.. on the grounds of Mrs.
John B. Henderson. corner 18th and
Euclid streets northwest, opposite
Meridian Park.
Mrs. Samuel NJ Meek is chairman
of the entertainment committee and
is assisted by Mrs. Crump, Mrs. Isaacs,
Mrs iCromer and Mrs. Burcket.
Evening star., 1923-05-27

Moses Special Pure Linen Suings, inches wide Thoroughly
shrunkn; will easily the wanted colors and
white in demand. Yard
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-10-26
AS TO THE DEMISE OF ROMANCE

Romance is dead" announced the fapper scrutinzng
the huge checks Of her WOODEN stockings and blowing
rings into the fireplace.
Rot deare" placidly replied Victorian How do
you become that way"
Well old FOSSIL answered the fapper all your old
Nineteenth century writers would have time of it if they
back in this and tried to living Life isn't made up
of the elements the days our own
dear queen"
For the O. V gathered up few pounds of the
Sunday paper.
"'Poorhouse inmate heir TO s2O00.oOO fortune. Not bad.
gentleman bg he # Dickens might have done rather
well with that Hmm. How about this Two Sons Held for
Fathers Mysterious Death. What theme for Zoa
a Poe How about il my dear And here you are again
Former street singer sensation IF the Vienna Opera Hows
that for romance And hisExed Prince and Princess Marry
in Poverty Completing Union Denied BY Royal
romantic. en-, WHAT here's another-Former Valet
Heir Eardom. Raw material my darling but workable
"Ish, toshl old 'un murmured the modern young thing
lmperurbably, you've missed the front page Think of
what Sherwood Anderson Hergeshemer could the
Bvens divorce the Mannerng poison pen the
SmithJones scandal Think Of the deep psychological deve
opmen they'd give to situation That's the kind Of thing
your old Victorian batters couldn't handle"
No. said the O. v, pensvely folding his paper. NO
they couldn't have done much with IT, could they? But thank
God. they wanted to-"
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-10-26

week two little contest and unpleasant feel
ing aroused BY the action of the Savings
building their banking house old line
fronted by the which formerly occupied
banks After much really unnecessary srug
building line Yet this action
organizations mentioned above have made any towards
urging the enactment of building regulations order
future structures from causing the msunder
standing and comment
In the matter Of much could be done bene-
fit Putnam. While the local theatres exceently
moving pictures and few legitimate attractions each
do constitute all that public wants For musical
for instance Putnam people journey nearby cities and when
they they usually combine shopping visit the larger
with their visit the hall This the local
chants do not like They and quite properly that Put
people should Buy a Home"
We have lectures Of any real informative importance
Our observations Of national holidays have become deuto
observance By faithful while the many advantage
Of holiday travel through the highways and byway by
This would not be the the holiday
fcently attractive at home
Backed By the business lectures and various
obseances and celebrations would keep the city before the
eyes Of the local public we'll those who reside the
rounding territory The local organizations
wholly for the protection of business They for the advance
of business and progress we'll An excellent motto in
building up that Greater Putnam of the hepedor future
would Come o Putnam" order the slogan
Needed Putnam citizens and business be tireess
their efforts make Putnam attractive place toa
city offering something attractive TO the visitor than do
the larger cities only railway ticket and hour
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1923-10-26
KEEP CAPTAIN JARVIS 1!

the duty Of every citizen Of Putnam, and woman
the this week for the particular Of
seeing that the sent 70 the Common Coun
ensuing The who chosen for the Coun
should be with eye the maintenance Of law and
order good government within the city The Council be
elected should be which viii itself cloak 10 Of
Tenders against the laws Such council would Of necessity
that Captain William Jarvis Of the Putnam Police Depart
ment maintained in his office The forces that out to
troll the Council also that Captain Jarvis not
retained Captain Jarvis has done his duty loyalty and fearless
" In handling the difficult situation Of offenders against the
liquor hesaed enforce the law in the face
criticism and hostility Since he took the Office Of Captain OF
Police maintained efficient and capable force and the
well the sale Of liquor has only been dis
the offenders have been caught and have been pun
ished We particular friends Of the Eighteenth Amend
ment in its form but the Law Of the nation the state
the county the city and the As such be enforced
for and orders sake police force influenced controlled
for the benefit Of offenders against The law would be calamity
to the community which the city would The
Of the situation lies the choice Of members Of the
Council Putnam voters know the right them
locally They should to the polls mothers and
daughter this week and that Putnam given the
that deserves Of the first cities Of the state