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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-03
n unber 27
THOMAS j. SCOTT DIES IN
A EVANSVILLE HOSPITAL

Mr. Thomas Jefferson Scott.
well known resident of near Morgan
vile, died Saturday evening at the
Bethesda hospital, GAINESVILLE, where
about two weeks previous he under
went an operation for appendicitis
When the operation was performed
it was learned that he had other
trouble, and that his condition was
critical. He was about "a years of
age and was one of family of l 3
children of the late James and Nan
cy Scott He was born near Nor
ganville and spent his life in that
vicinity, where he was engaged in
farming. He had always enjoyed the
stricken with appendicitis. He is
survived by his wife who was Miss
Emma Finley, d daughter of the late
John Finley, and an aunt of Cash
ier S. A. Finley of the First Ma
tional bank of this place. He also
leaves one daughter, Mrs. Effie Mas
sey of Morganyille. and two BROTH
ers, S. W. Scott of Columbus and a.
j. Scott Of Malta, and one sitter
Mrs. John r. Sands of Wolf Crefk.
Mr.. Scott was member Of the Pleas
ant Valley M. e. church.
The body was brought to Malta
Monday on the noon train and was
taken to Deerfield where funeral ser
vices were held Monday afternoon,
by Rev. Frank Gillian of
the Malta NJ f. church. Burial was
made in the Deerfield cemetery
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-03
Weather For 1928

Mr.. c. H Morris of the govern
ment weather station here furnish
es US with some interesting and
record breaking figures for the year
Just past. The precipitation for the
year was 1869 The yearly mean
average is 39.98. Excess for the
year, 1928, 9.71. December broke
all records for rainfall which was
GA. The nearest was in 1881 with
6.03. The monthly precipitation for
1928, follows: Jan, 3.96; Feb,
2.40; March 3.26; April, 1872;
May, $50; June, 5.49; July, $40;
Aug, 6.16; Sept, 396; Oct, / 50;
Nov, 500; Dec. GA.
Early Monday morning we had
quite heavy thunder storm and
We experienced real summer like
weather throughout the day, the
temperature reaching as high as 64.
During the night it got colder, and
Tuesday morning it was "a. Much
colder was forecasted for Tuesday
night. and at 1890 it registered 18,
then the wind shifted and Wednes-
day morning it had risen to 25
Wednesday evening it began rain
ing and is still at ii this morning
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-03
Nj. e NJ. Has Hardest Game Of Year

The Big Red" M. & M. team will
play the fast going Marietta tSenior)
high school Friday night, at the ar
mory The NJ & M. team is just
fresh from vacation and they are
putting renewed effort into the game.
Marietta has one of the best teams
she ever had, and is also one Of the
strongest in this section OF the coun-
try. A good fast game is assured.
AS preliminary to this game the
Freshmen and Sophomore girls will
play the Junior and Senior girls. The
preliminary will start at 7:30 and
the regular game will follow inn
mediateiy. Admission TO both games
is 35c
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-03
Child Badly Burned

The two and half year old daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Shook of
near Museville, was very badly burn
ed Tuesday when her clohing ignited
from an open fire. 1t is feared she
will not recover. The mother is a
daughter of Frank Dingey.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-03
BADLY HURT, NEW YEARS
DAY, WHILE AT HIS WORK

While engaged in his work at the
Malta Mfg. plant, Mr.. John Stanl
was hurt Tuesday morning ABOUT 8
O'Clock 1t was at first thought that
his injuries were very serious. as he
was unconscious for an hour or so.
His injury resulted from his, becom-
ing overbalanced and falling back
ward from a lumber pile about eight
feet high. He struck on his head
and neck, causing quite painful in
jury to the back of his neck, and his
back being wrenched. He was also
bruised elsewhere about the. body and
cut somewhat on the elbows, but the
injury to the neck seems most SER
ious.
He is reported however as doing
very well. and it is not now thought
that his injuries will result serious
"
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-03
Charles Kennard Deputy Sheriff

Mr.. Charles Kennard has been ap-
pointed deputy to Sheriff Newton,
succeeding the late A. j. Sands.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1924-01-03
Deaths Toll
Dec. ~ TO Jan. s

Dec. ~ to Jan. s
T. J. Scott, Morganville.
Mrs. Ruth Davis, Canton.
Mrs. Frances Ramsey, Swifts.
Mrs. Charity Essex, Unionville.
VIM. Haffner, Yellow Springs.
C. F. Potts, Montpelier, Ind.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-11-13
RACE RIOT IN KENTUCKY
HARRoDsBURG, KY, Nov. 10

HARRODSBURG, KY, Nov. 10
Armed white workmen drove out APP
proximately 500 negroes from the con-
struction camp of the Dix river dam,
eight miles from here, last night af-
aer Edward Winkly, IS year ago a
bridegroom of only few days had been
fatally shot by negro highwayman.
Fifty national guardsmen arrived
at the Dix River dam construction
camp this morning.. One detach-
ment remained on guard at the dam,
and another, upon request of the con-
tractors in charge of the dam work,
was used as an escort for negro
workers who were being returned
All negroes will be paid off, it was
announced and those who wish to re-
main will be retained on the payroll.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-11-13
PAPERS SAVE $4,000, 1000 FOR
PUBLIC


NEW YORK, Nov. 1st-The recent
convention of the Investment bank
ers of Cleveland, 0. brought to light
facts in relation to financial advertis-
ing Of Importance in the country,
Banking magnates are now thor
oughly committed to advertising. A
few years ago they lined up with the
doctors and the lawyers, bound by a
code of ethics that frowned on the
use of newspapers. To-day the world
greatest financial Institutes are rep
resented in large display space.
1t is well rooted in the cities.
In the country financial advertis-
of local banks for checking and saw
ing is largely confined to the appeals
ings accounts. The mechanics of
floating large bonds issues by the
great houses of New York are such
at present that they do not find it
peal to dispose of their offerings.
Usually when the country market is
necessary to use country wide APP
sought local banks are allotted their
share of bonds, which are disposed of
privately without resort to advertis-
ing. Due to the fact that few secur-
tiles are now fioated in the country,
several of the more progressive fin
anciers are seriously considering the
extension of the sale of sound secur-
tiles in that market.
The evolution of financial advertis-
ing to that point where it becomes
part and parcel of the country week
ly necessarily must be slow, and
while the change is in progress it is
important that the columns of the
weeklies be kept clear Of all kinds Of
fake advertisements, particularly
best builders of financial advertising
those that deal with stocks.
It has been found that one Of the
is an honest cooperation between the
publisher and the bankers and boards
of trade to create strong sales re-
sistance against the operations Of dis
honest an irresponsible operators.
H. j. Kenner, vice president and
general manager of the New York
City Better Business Bueau, says:
'1n one instance, promoter using
spectacular advertising methods in
vaded New York to sell stock in a
$30,000,000 oil company, having pro-
perties in California. The PROPOSE
ton could not stand the test of a
thorough bureau investigation. The
company's advertisements were not
acceptable to the New York city
newspapers and to many important
papers upstate. So the. promoter
folded his tent and stole silently a.
way.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-11-13
GASOLINE EXPLOSION
KILLS THREE
Members OF The Same Family Meet
Death As They Try To Rescue One
Another

SISTERVILLE, w Va. Nov ID
Three persons were fatally burned and
one other is in dying condition, all
members of the same family, as the
result of the explosion a gasoline
tank containing 1000 gallons of gas
oline at the compressor plant of the
Pure Oil company near here to-day
The dead are:
Everett Scott. superintendent of
the plant
Mrs. Everett Scott.
Pauline Scott, 11-year-old daugh-
ter.
A son Harold, ago IA is in dying
condition at the Sistersvile hospital
as the result of the burns sustained
and death is expected momentarily.
The plant was located on the
Riggs Brother farm, about 20 miles
east of Sistersville and is used to
utilize the gasoline derivd from the
gas wells in the vicinity.
There are a number of smaller
tanks and it was one of these that
first exploded About 200 gallons of
gasoline was in the smaller tank.
1t is said by workmen familiar with
the work at the plant, that it was
being carried under too-high a pres
sure. When the smaller tank ex-
ploded tn force broke the larger
tank allowing the heavy gasoline va
por to escape.
Rushed From House.
The report from the first explo-
sion brought the Scott parents from
the house. Mrs. Scott ran into the
yard first as the two children of the
family were known to be near the
tanks of gasoline. The son, however
was in the engine house at the time
oiiing some machinery, while the
daughter who was in the yard was
ininjured by the first explosion.
Mr.. Scott in coming from the house
to the yard noticed the gasoline vapor
escaping and running down over the
yard Realizing the danger of any
fire, he Immediately started to run
to the house to put out the fire in the
stove. In this he was little too late
for as he reached for the valve the
gasoline vapor had reached the flam-
es and was ignited.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-11-13
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR
PROGRAM

The members and frie~ds of the
christian endeavor society eff the I'M
ted Brethren church at aior, rend-
cred a program at one Of +heir rect
ings entitled, Harvest hone coming
which was a success and greatly en-
joyed by large audience.
The interior of the church was APP
propriately decorated for the occa-
sion Each person participating in
the program and others brought de-
mands of food provisions and laid it
on the alter as token of praise and
love to God for His goodness through
another productive period.
After a solemn and very impressive
service, the paster Rev. G. M. Sharp
and wife were presented with oil
the provisions that had been brought
to the church, as a token of apprech-
alton for their return to the charge
for the second year
The C. E. society continues to pro-
sper under the able leadership of Mr..
A. B. Spencer, Pres. and Mrs. E. W.
Edmond vice Pres.
All persons who have not formed
the habit of attending church in Jun
Tor. are urged to cultivate such habit
by attending the G. E. at the Unit
ed Brethren church every Sunday
evening at 6:45 p NJ Also
preaching every Sunday evening at
1880. Let US speak in the language
Of the one of old, who said II was
glad when they said let us go unto
the house of the Lord.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-11-13
THIRD ANNUAL STATE JOUR-
ALISM CONFERENCE
NOV. 24-25

A partial list Of the speakers who
will address the third annual confer
ence Of the West Virginia Newspa-
permen to be held here Nov. "a to 26,
has been prepared by DR.. P + Reed,
director of the courses in journalism
at the University.
The principal speaker will be Dean
Harry F. Harrington, of the Joseph
Medill School Of journalism of Nor
thwestern University Chicago who
will talk Tuesday night, Nov. 25 on
"The Importance of Newspapermen
in Affairs Of State" He will also
deliver an address on Wednesday
morning, Nov. &c.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-11-13

You couldn't really them for those shmmeg silky horses flashed
blocked
the other did catch glimpse them but
although Stomach
your with the time
actually touched the jockeys bright silk
bigger than YOURSELF although full
looked like those birds brilliant plumag
hadbeen rode
moth
told didn't
readn rn hmec didn't to be doctor
to be jockey
winning the Playhouse
you boy, an athletes love of
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-11-13
COOLIDGE LAUDS LODGE AS
ONE OF OUR GREAT MEN

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10-Senator
Henry Cabot Lodge has been zone Of
the great men of our time," President
Coolidge said today in formal state
ment commenting on the death of the
distinguished Massachusetts states
man.
The Presidents statement:
Senator Lodge was prominent
figure in Massachusetts before ! knew
anything about the public affairs Of
that commonwealth. For long
time he has been our senior senator.
He was the floor leader Of the Senate.
This is not the occasion to UNDER
take to review the positions he had
filled and the work he has done.
at is enough now to recall that
he was one Of the great men of our
time He had a wide scholarship and
wonderful facility Of expression. His
influence has been world wide.
"a large collection of his writings
and speeches is left to us, which will
be not only of historical interest, but
OF permanent literary value.
Full Of years, bearing the honors
that have never created to be bestow-
ed in increating number, he has been
gathering to his fathers.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-11-13
LODGE SENIOR
SENATOR is DEAD
SENATOR LODGE DIES IN HOSP
ITAL

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, Nov TO-
Henry Cabot Lodge senior senator
from Massachusetts, Republican and
the Senate 81 years, is dead The end
leader Of the Senate, who served in
came in the Charlasgtte Hospital
here shortly before midnight.
Struck down last Wednesday, just
as he was making rapid GONZALES
cence from his second operation with
in few months, the "a year old SEN
ator was unconscious during most of
the days intervening before his death.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-11-13
ECONOMY PLEDGE OF COOLIDGE

WASHINGTON Nov. 8-There is
no thrill doubtless like the thrill Of
a vote Of confidence given by the
American people to a servant in pu-
bic office-and as Calvin Coolidge
sat at his desk his eyes seemed to
show plainly the light of an eagerness
to fulfill what so many voters ex-
pect of him.
The President was full of smiles,
happiness was written in every sent
ence he uttered, he appear somehow
to be relieved Of great strain. Per-
haps he has not yet been conscious Of
that strain. But it was combina-
ton Of shyness and caution and great
modesty. Placed in office by the
hand Of Providence, he felt respons-
iblity to follow in the footsteps Of
another. Appointments were to q
large extent guided by commitments
made by his predecessor. Inaugur-
alton may be four months away, but
to all intents and purpose the second
term of President Coolidge began
this week. The ceremony on March
will be Of only technical and his
Coolidge is turning toward his talks
with a telling that henceforth be
must fulfill the pledges Of his cam
paign.
Greatest among these pledges Of
his campaign.
Greatest among these pledges was
n ,nrnr.nirn 70 nractica aconnmu
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-11-13
MUTINoUs SHIP is ABANDONED

MONTEVIEDO, Uruguay, Nov.
10-The mutinous Brazilian battleship
Sac Paulo, commanded by rs year
old lieutenant, ended her adventure
today by putting into Montevtedo.
The warship sailed out of the harbour
of Rio Janerio last Tuesday
With both fuel and provisions near
" exhausted, and with portion of
her crew still loyal to the Brazilian
government and realizing that the
vessel eventually would be run down
by pursuing contingents of the Bra
lillian navy, the young commander
of the Sac Paulo decided to enter
port here and abandon the ship.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-11-13
EXTRA GOLD PRIZE

Beginning Thursday
10 p in
largest both
will be awarded
this prize neither November 18th
to
you a the Of the
SHOULD
the field this
by live wire" candidate
invitation
winning Chevrolet Sedan touring
o. some ate
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-11-13
BIG $4,000
Extra Vote Of
FER AND EXTRA SlOO GOLD
PRIZE; BOON TO EARLY
WORKERS

For every
Wednesday November
Progressive Circulation
the backo
books Just think of it! Two
anden the
make the $50 worth ...... .......
obtain Any
they choose depending their ability
The $4,000 Extra Vote offer the
at
they will be a big drop after that
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-11-13
DEATH LIST FROM POISONED
CIDER SWELLED TO TEN

LYNCHBURG, Va, Nov. 70
James K. Collins, New York City
Lodge No /, of the Elks died early
today bring the total number of VIC
Tins of poisoned cider served at the
Elks National Home at Bedford Mon
day to ten
Sixteen Of the aged residents of the
home made i'll by the cider and now
confined to the hospital were report
ed today Showing signs Of improve
ment."
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-11-13
MAY A FATHER SPANK HIS
CHILD?

Recently an English judge, Colonel
Bowles, decided that, while England
may have socialism in Parliament, it
is not yet ready for it in the home.
A boys father said that he under
stood it was against the law for him
to take his son into the woodshed for
spanking.
The judge declared: Fortunately,
we have not yet advanced to that
state of socialism where a parent has
no responsibility over his child"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-11-13
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
"Tl.e Church with Welcome"
Joseph c. Hoffman
Minister

9:45. Sunday School. There is no.
body too old, and nobody too young
to attend Sunday School. Classes for
everybody.
1900 Public Worship.
ssWhat books do you read 2"
GAS Epworth League. Leader: Har-
old Dennis.
7:30 Evening Worship.
Ideal and Practice"
Do you believe in the Church as a
constructive force in our community Z
Then show it.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-11-13
THEY'RE OFF

Have stood field Summer with the
scorchng and half the population of the countryside
breathing didn't
either tho the beside standing
nghbors baby Sunday hurled
nghbors
yelling all the time like Fg Islander for else ahead of
uttered the words Eurrah Boys, They're off
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-11-13
BELINGToN HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

Several of our students attended
the Davis Elllins and Broaddus foot
ball game at Philippi last Friday
November z. Davis-Elkins won over
Broaddus, the score being Ia to s.
The yells were heard almost all over
town as the victorious Senator stu
dents came home that evening.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-11-13
THE PROGRESSIVE RACE is ON IN EARNEST

love the excitement of today did when
which
bright colored bouses
this exciting than the when because this
of the entries selling
leading The Progressive There lot
Of
childhood ambition
to
The signal has been Hurrah Boys they're Off
FOLLOWING is LIST OF THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN NOMlN
ACTIVE CONTESTANTS IN THE PROGRESSIVE
CONTEST. OTHER
TIME. If
THIS LIST AND YOU WANT
TO WIN AN AUTOMOBILE SEND 1T IN
ONCE
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-11-13
STATE MASONS IN BIG FARLEY

BLUEFIELD, w. Va. Nov. 10
Over three hundred Royal Arch Ma
sons are in attendance at the fifty
fourth annual convocation of Grand
Chapter Royal Arch Masons of West
Virginia holding forth in this city.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-11-13

Hugh Thompson who has been work
ing in Morgantown came in today on
his way to the South.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-11-13

Martha Blakeslee, former stu
dent Of Belington High School, has
moved with her parents back to Bel
ington, from Boswell, Pa. We are
glad to welcome her as the twenty
fifth member of the Senior High Ill
class.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-11-13

Miss Wanda Coberlv Junior ......... ........ 10000
Miss Flo Kerr Norton
Mrs Fero Felton, Arden ... Observation-Disclosures.
Mr. Earsel shaw Phiipp
D. Simpson, Belington, Route 10000
Eeie Combs Beingon ........... 10000
Rev j. w Wolford Bengton Route ..... 10000
The appears
lowed coupons Of 5000 each
appear with the votes accepted for
should be the list
$ not listed above.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-11-13

Rev. j. w. Wolford is in town to-
day.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-11-13

In the absence Of the president and
secretary Of the Mozart Literary So
ciety, Reva Shepherd and Viola Err
INST had charge Of the exercises given
Friday November. The subject, ere
solved, that Capital punishment should
be abolished" was dexterously de-
bated by Ernest Knaggs, the affir-
native, and Roy Day, the negative
Both students had given a great a.
mount of thot to the subject and the
debate was very interesting. 1t was
difficult to determine which was the
better argument but the decision was
two to one in favor Of the affirmative
The remainder of the program was
as follows;
Town Cflef ...s.'..s's.. ..1.... Quail
Editor .... Blanche Holland
Current Events Evangeline Wilson
Society News Dorothy Shepherd
advertisements .Rissie Fitzwater
Jokes ...,..,...... Dane Simo
Reading .............L Lena Wease
Piano Solo ........... Lena Forney
Short Story ....E.. Ruth Kittle
Song There's Music in the Air School
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-11-13

The Junior III gave very inter-
esting program Monday, November
10, in honor of Armistice. The ex-
ercises showed both talent and pre-
paration. Rev. Hoffman gave to the
students body an excellent short talk
which was educational as well as re-
ligious. Helen Gibson played a pi-
ano solo, which was followed by a
cleverly written essay on Armistice
Day by Irene Moore. A vocal solo
was skillfully sung by Virginia Wood
ford. Marjoriee Wilson delivered
an appropriate reading. The program
ended with song by the school. AS
a whole the program was enjoyed by
all. x
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-11-13

B. II. Sis putting on Red Cross
drive to sell stamps. Part of the
money will be used to help employ
a public nurse. Any aid from the
Public will be appreciated by the stu
dents and faculty.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-07
CLEVER PLOT FOR
 CREATING. BANKS
But International Crook Is Ar-
 rested in Buffalo

Buffalo, x. Y, June "A wholesale attempt to defraud Buffalo banks was nipped early today when James Cal noun Collins international crook, was arrested by Post Office Inspector T. II. Dawkins and priv ate detectives.
 Collins. who has half dozen alias cs. had planned to make a clcan-ui of bad checks at nine Buffalo banks this morning. He was placed under arrest and in hotel room a grip con- taining the bad checks on the local banks was found. The checks total led s20.0OO.
 A countrywide search has been made for Collins for the last three
 or four years. Thomas J. Penney, Jr., Assistant United States Attorney, an nounced that Collins had confessed to passing bad checks and getting away with more than s100.O0O. He is charged with using the mails with in- tent to dofraud,
 The ruse used by Collins according 10 the inspectors. consisted in writing to an official Of bank, preferably a vice president, asking for an interview When he received the reply he would practice the signature until he was letter perfect. The detectives said he would then take check on an out-of- town bank and make it out for a sum ranging from $500 to s3,000. He would then make a perfect duplicate and use the counterfeit signature as an endorsement, Reaching the bank, he would present the check without indorsement at the paying teller's window and when it was turned ask for the official with whom he had corresponded. He would then walk over to the officials desk, talk for few moments about the weather or some other subject, never mentioning the letter or the check, return to the teller and present the duplicate with the officials in- dorsement. The teller would not sus- sect the ruse and would accept the perfect copy of the officers signature.