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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-08-14
COOLIDGE ACCEPTS
WITH CONFIDEN CE
Continued from page one)
Eayors Perm ansnt Court.

ayors Permanent Court
II favor the permanent court and
/. further Limitation OF armaments,"g the
President said. i, II am opposed, to az
gressive war, I shall avoid Involving
ourselves In the political controversies
Of Europe, but shall do what can to
encourage, American citizens and re-
sources, to, assist in restoring Europe.
: with the sympathetic. support of our
government / want agriculture and
industry on sound basis OF prosperity
and equality. ! shall continue to strive
for the economic, moral and spiritual
welfare of my, country. American citi-
zens will decide, in the coming election
whether these principles shall have
their approval and support.
1.-THE domestic affairs of our country
appear to me to be by far the chief
concern. From this source comes our
strength. The home market consumes
nearly all our production. Within our
own boundaries will be determined to
very large degree the economic well
fare and the moral worth Of the Ameri-
can people. These are plain facts, but
there are others equally plain"
Reaffirming his opposition to en-
trance into the League Of Nations as
surrender of independence, the Presi-
dena favored becoming, member of
the permanent Court of International
Justice, ''as peace means fundamental
ly reign of law" Entrance into the
so-called World court would do much
to indicate our determination to re-
strain the rule of force. and solidify
and sustain the rule of reason among
nations" Mr.. Coolidge said.
America Helps Europe.
The President reviewed the difficult
ties of Europe and the unavailing ef-
forts to find a way out. until the Amer
lean plan, proposed in 1922. was finally
adopted, under which the PREPARATIONS
commission appointed committee OF
experts. whose three American menu
bers included Gen Charles @. Dawes,
the Presidents running mate on the
Republican ticket The appointment
Of General Dawes as, chairman and
the report which has met worldwide
appreciation were pointed out. ~
When the reparatiOns plan is In op-
Grafton, the President said, he would
consider 1t time to approach the great
powers with the proposal for another
conference to limit ornaments still
further and devise plans for the codi-
fication of International law.
II trust that never again will the
women Of this nation be called on to
sacrifice their loved ones to the ter
rible scourge Of war;" President Cool
idge said. +,
Touching Latin America, the Presi-
dent said that we have constantly
striyen to come to more complete un-'
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-08-14
PUBLIC SALE

/ have for sale at my Residece,
Saturday August 10th, at 1870 p. m.
A Beds, springs and mattresses; 1
Gas Cook Stove, Gas Heaters; /
Sewing Machine; Organ; Electric
sweeper, ITO volts; 6 tables; l porch
swing; 1 Washing Machine, hand or
power; Lot Garden tools; / lawn
mower; Davenport; / Lot solid Ma
hogany chairs; l Lot Walnut chairs;
1, Lot Oak chairs; Lot Books, light
fiction; l Lot Fruit jars.
TERMS: On all sums over $500
a credit of 6 months will be given,
purchaser giving note with approx
ed security
L. L. BENNETT
Belington, w. Va.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-08-14

Mayor L. L. Bennett called
meeting of the Belington Volunteer
Fire Department and the following
met the Mayor in City Building, Wed
nesday evening: p V. Wilmoth, OF
to Hulderman, Darl Ware and Son
Harvey. The Mayor might have
gotten larger crowd out if he had
blew the fire whistle. Business men
should be interested in these meet
ings and the next time call of this
kind is given, respond in. numbers
that will show the fire devil" that
the fighting forces are still alive.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-08-14
CHURCH RE-OPENING

The Corley U. B. Church has UNI
dergone needed repairs and will be
re-opened for service next Sunday
afternoon Aug. II, at 2 o'clock Rev.
Ray N. Shaffer will preach the SER
mon and re-dedicate the church.
This church is on the. hard road a.
bout half way between Phiippi and
Belington.
nyCome and share the service with
us. Welcome all.
Rev E. A. Critics
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-08-14
GAS RAILWAY, MAYBE

CHARLESTON, Aug. 11.-Gaso-
line propelled passenger cars of the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad between
Clendenin and Charleston was being
proposed by the Charleston Cham
Der of Commerce and the Carbide &
Carbon Chemical Co.
The proposed plan would supple
mint the regular train service, MAX
ing two or ~ ee trips daily.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-08-14
COMMUNITY SERVICE

Community Service at M. E.
Church, South, Sunday evening Aug.
IT,
Rev. J. F. Cost of the Baptist
Church will preach the sermon. His
subject will be, "My Springs are in
God"
The public is cordially invited to
come and worship with us.
o. H. Dorsey, Pastor
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-08-14
HARRIS REUNION

The annual Harris. family reunion
will be held at the City Park, Being
ton, Sunday, August 18th 1924. Let
all friends and relatives be present
and make this a gala day.
COMMITTEE
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-08-14
LOCAL news

Mrs. C. C. Right and daughter
Margaret are visiting in Parsons for
the past two weeks.
Mri and Mrs. Allen Lindsey of
Parsons started for a three weeks
trip to California last week.
DR.. w. C. Snyder, Optometrist OF
Clarksburg will examine eyes and fit
glasses at Luzerne hotel, Belington,
Thursday August 28th.
Riley Taylor of route one was in
town Wednesday with blackberries.
A. Yeager of Chestnut Flats was
in town Thursday on business.
Mrs. Mary Ball and daughter are
visiting relatives in Pennsylvania
this week.
Mrs. R. S, Dayton, and daughter,
velma who have been visiting in Ak
ron for the past two weeks returned
home Wednesday.
Dow, Warn, Stark and Lorenza
Kittle niotored to Elkins and Bev
erly Sunday where they spent the day
with relatives.
Henry Shannabarger and Alvedor
Queen of near Philippi passed thru
town Tuesday enroute to Cheat on a
fishing trip.
Mrs. Fred. E. Thompson and Mrs.
Oral Stalnaker were visiting We'd
nesday at the home of Miss Altha
Phillips near Silent Grove
Mr. and Mrs. c.. H a Jones who
were taking a vacation at Atlantic
City and other eastern cities return
ed home Friday.
Floyd Teter who has been looking
after his lumber operations in Poca-
hontas county returned home Friday
morning.
Mrs. Ruby Pearson of Ozona, Fla,
IS now WISHING Mrs. Floyd Teter
and will remain here until after
Sept. 1st.
Misses Ernestine Hill, Virginia
Shinn and Lucille Cain are attending
the Epworth League Institute this
week in Buckhannon.
Have your eyes and glasses. care
fully looked after, by DR. Snyder OPP
tometrist at Luzerne Hotel, Being
ton, Thursday August 18th.
Word received Wednesday of the
death of L. 7. Smith of Cleveland
Ohio. Mr. Smith was a former re-
sident and at one time Mayor of this
city; he is brother-in-law of Mrs. S.
j. Kittle.
Mrs Geo. Huntsman and daugh-
ter, Miss Louise, from Tampa, Fla.
Who have been visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Floyd Teter returned to Washington
Monday afternoon and will arrive
home about Sept. 1st
A little one one-half year old child
of Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Posten who are
lodging with F. A. Simpson and
family, swallowed some iodine from
a bottle which the little tot pulled
off the dresser Tuesday morning.
By prompt and careful action on the
part of the mother, the physician and
friends the poison was thrown from
off the stomach and the child is now
out of danger.
Ed. Price and family of Elkins have
been visiting in this community for
the past week. Mr.. Price is the
Western Maryland ticket agent there.
Mr.. and Mrs. M D. Gamer, Au-
bert Gamer, Harold Brandenberg and
Frank Carlozzi, who were at Elkton,
Va, for the past ten days on va
cation returned home Saturday. They
returned via Winchester, Va, Fred
erick, Md, and national highway.
Mr.. Gamer went to Elkton for the
benefit of his health and believes the
lithua water did him a great deal of
good.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-08-14

About $50 pupils, teachers and
Supt. Baughman of the M. E. Church,
South, of Philippi were picnicing
here in the Park Wednesday. All re-
port a fine outing. Come back al
gain, welcome all. \
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-06-18
SMELSER FARM
UNDER HAMMER
AT $40 PER ACRE

Deputy Sheriff Calls was in
Platteville Saturday, disposing of two
pieces of property. 100 acres of
Douglas county land owned by Clyde
X. Stephens, missing Montfort banker,
went under the hammer for $1,000.
VIM. Schuster and Louis Althaus,
Montfort men who held the mortgage,
took the place and will pay the ac-
cumulated taxes.
The $50 acre Harris farm in Smell
ser township, said to be one of the
best farms in Grant county, went for
the pitiful sum of s25,200 the amount
of the mortgage. This figures $40 an
acre. Smelser land is generally val
ued at 5000 an acre and upwards.
Henry Wiley of Platteville held the
mortgage and assumed the property.
The purchase money goes back to Mr..
Wiley to satisfy the mortgage against
the place The Harris heirs, many in
number, were defendants in the fore
closure.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-06-18
NJ. {. FOLKS
CONFER AT
PLATTEv|LLE
Inspirational Period Set
for June 1872.

A training conference under aus
pices of the Platteville and Madison
districts of the Methodist church will
be held at Platteville camp ground
June 1922. The program is as fol-
lows:
The forenoons will be given to classes in
Bible Study, Missions, Church History Sun
day School Methods, Evangelism and Rural
Church.
The afternoons and evenings to the fol-
lowing convention programs:
Tuesday June 17-Sunday School and Re
Igious Education. Principal speakers The
the Rev. w. D. Schermerhorn, Chicago, at
3:15 p. M. the Rev. j. NJ. Walters, Madi-
son, at 1880 p. m.
Wednesday, June 1S-Woman's Home Mis-
sonary Rally. Principal speakers: Mrs.
NJ. NJ. Northrup Pasadena, at $3.50; Mrs.
V. W. Diest, Madison, at 1880.
Thursday, June 19-Woman'S Foreign Mis-
sionary Rally. Principal speakers: DR..
Ida Kahn, of China, both afternoon and
evening.
Friday, June 2O-Methodist Mems League
and Rural Church Day. Principal speak
ers: Rev. E. Tetreau of Wesley Founda-
Philadelphia, at $50 p. m. and DR.. Vogt
again in the evening at 1880.
Sunday, June 22--Our big rally day, for all.
Iowa, will speak morning, afternoon and
evening.
All meetings held at the Platteville Camp
Grounds.
Admission, Free. A free-will offering will
be taken.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-06-18
SHOOTS TROUT;
YOUTH FINED;
FARMERS SORE

John Kasper, 16, son of Albert Kas-
per of No. Lancaster, was fined $50
and costs amounting to $3.50 last
Tuesday for shooting a trout on June
1. Complaint was made by Isaak Wal
ton league wardens. The boys father
paid the fine.
Farmers living in the vicinity are
angry over the arrest and imposition
of the fine, not they claim from the
procedure and punishment but be-
cause, they aver, men have been
dynamiting streams in their neighbor-
hood. AS a result they have barred
all fishermen from their land except
by direct permission of the owner.
The Kasper boy says the fish he
shot, a 31a pound German Brown, was
lying in the shadows unable to get
out When he cleaned it he found it
had a bursted bladder.
1t is more than likely that the Wal
ton league will take immediate steps
to verify the story of fish dynamiting.
If it is true and the dynamiters can
be found they should be rigidly pros
ecuted. A fish dynamiter does infinite
ly more harm to fishing than boy
shooting a single fish.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-06-18
COW TEST ASS'NS.
POOL BUYING OF
FEED FOR CATTLE
Two C. I. A. Buy Feed

On Tuesday night there was a meet
ing of the Lancaster and the Ian
caster-Mt. Hope Cow Testing Associa-
ton members. This meeting was held
at the court house, and it was decided
by those present that now is the log
ical time to buy feed. Many of us buy
large amounts of feed every year. We
buy when we need it. That is usually
the high time or in other words when
large quantities of feed are being
used feed prices go up. Last year
these two associations bought feed
with saving of about $1,000 per ton.
The results of last year can be repeat
ed most any time. These two associa-
lions elected a committee of three
men to act as the agents in this mat
ter and [ am Informed by this COM
mittee that they have purchased two
carloads of bran and one of oil meal.
Organized efforts go a great deal
farther than individual efforts; more
COW testing associations can help all.
Let us have more such movements in
this cooperative movement. We hard
ly can justly complain about prices
we have to pay for feeds if we do not
try to get the best possible prices by
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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-06-18
MOTOR SEASON
IN FULL BLAST:
TWO SlNASHUPS
Accident on Kemper Hill

Orrin Bailey and Elmer Mccoy, two
young men of Livingston, were prin-
cipals in an auto accident on Kemper
hill, near Annaton, last Tuesday even
ing. The young men were enroute to
Livingston when the accident happen
ed. The steering wheel on the Ford
came loose and Bailey, driving, was
unable to control the car. The ma
chine went to the ditch and turned
over several times, being smashed up
badly. Bailey was badly bruised and
Mccoy suffered broken collar bone.
Collision at Knapp's Corner
Knapp's corner, formerly Christian
sons corner, on the Liberty road out
of Lancaster, was the scene of another
bad collision last Thursday morning
about ten o'clock. A Ford coupe COM
ing south, driven by A. P. Gamsky of
the Frankfurt Hdw. Co., Milwaukee,
collided with an Auburn six, driven by
Stuart Whitney of Chicago, going
north. The collision took place at the
turn in the road. The Auburn, an al
most new car, was badly damaged
on the front right side. The fender
was knocked back against the hood,
the light stripped off and the axle
bent. The cowl was punctured in sew
eral places and will have to be placed
in the hands of body maker. Whitney
with a party was proceeding to Mad
ison when hit. He proceeded later in
Oscar Wright's car. No one was hurt.
Mr.. Gamsky, driving alone, admitted
that he was too close to the left when
he took the turn but said that if Mr..
Whitney had been little farther to
the right the accident would no have
happened. His Ford suffered badly
smashed front. New parts were Sc
cured at the service station here and
GamSky drove away that night.
The corner has been the scene of
several collisions as it is impossible
for drivers to see each other as they
approach the turn. 1t is planned to
relocate the whole road south of the
track sooner or later which will en-
tirely care for the trouble as well as
the rail crossing hazard along the
road to Liberty where four crossings
exist at present.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-06-18
POINT
JUDGE "MCKS'
YOUTHS ROLL

MINERAL POINT-At a dance CIV
en- at the Lake Park one night last
week there were two out-of-town fell
lows with an automobile, two girls
and one bottle, if not more, contain
ing moonshine. The last named fact
was discovered, as a result of sus-
picion, one of the fellows being final
ly caught in the act of tipping the bot
tie to his mouth.
An arrest was made about the mid
night hour and the car taken possess
sion of by city officials, as means,
it is understood, to hold the guilty for
trial. This was had before Judge
jerks of Dodgeville and he plastered
on a fine of 800 and costs, the fellow
who sponsored as leader of the party
getting the dose.
1t was Grant county outfit, the
leader, cool and Indifferent in man
ner, with a roll OF bills that would
choke braying jackass, being pro-
duct of the famous bad land districts.
Night providers in autos with moon
shine in their possession are becom-
ing so numerous that to place search
ers of cars of strangers at the en-
trance gate of public places like our
park would be no more than proper
Mineral Point Tribune.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-06-18
HOPE &
LANCASTER COW
TEST REPORT

During May, 119 COWS out of 44O
tested, produced 40 or more pounds OF
butterfat. The average production
per COW of the entire association was
So pounds of fat.
The high COW for May is owned by
Harry F. Budd, and the high herd by
Albert Brinkman. The high two-year-
old and senior yearling are both own
ed by Sisley, Brady & Stephens.
The following herds had averages
above 40 pounds buttefat:
Albert Brinkman, II cows milking,
43.1 pounds fat.
Harry F. Budd, IA COWS milking,
426 pounds fat.
]. A. Huff, COWS milking, Ala
pounds butterfat.
C. J. Alt, 10 COWS milking, Ala
pounds butterfat.
L. w. Beadle, Is cows milking, 4O.S
pounds butterfat.
Jos. w. Kasper, 10 COWS milking,
40.3 pounds butterfat.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-06-18
TO DEDICATE OLD
MILITARY TRAIL
MARKER JUNE %

The Military Ridge Chapter of d.
A R. of Bloomington will dedicate
their marker erected on the old Mil
itary Road on No. 10 between Patch
Grove and Mt. Hope, on Sunday af-
ternoon, June %, beginning at 2
o'clock Following is the program:
Selection by Bloomington Juvenile
Band
Invocation by Rev. Forster.
Marking the Old Trail" Original
poem by Harley J. Starrett.
Song-Male quartet.
Presentation-Mrs. H. J. Starrett,
Regent Military Ridge Chapter.
dwelling of marker-Ella Jane and
Rachel Woodhouse.
Acceptance and address-Dr. Joseph
Shafer of Wisconsin Historical Soc1-
ETY..
Song-Male quartet.
Selection by Juvenile Band.
This dedication was to have been
held two weeks ago but was postponed
on account of rain. The public is cor
daily invited.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-06-18
REV. B|RRELL
DROPS LINE
FROM ABROAD
Story Of Journey Across
The Big Pond.
S. S. Scythia, Atlantic Service,

May 81, 1924.
Dear Mr.. Sherman:
I am writing this promised letter
We are experiencing the second
"heavy SWELL since we left Boston
the kind of sea which is the worst
for the passengers and the best for
the S. S. company and the fishes. We
are well on our voyage and / am
found with mingled feelings STILL
Impressions on Leaving Lancaster
Well, when we left Lancaster on the
noon train May Goth, it was with a
real appreciation of the situation. We
were turning from our home, which
think is the most real to us of any
we have had in America. This is due,
no doubt, to many things, but espe-
cially to the immediate circumstances
surrounding our present trip. And
both my wife and | had the peculiar
feeling of those actually looking for
ward to their return. The train had
not gone far when we realized how
deep the sentiment reached. 1t was
as if we had backed off from a pic
ture to get proper perspective. We
seemed to have been living too close
to the scene to fully take it in, and
wish now that [ had written down
some of the impressions I felt during
those first hours away that day. 1t
was real opportunity to get true
focus of my life at Lancaster.
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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-06-18
ALL KIWANLS
NIGHT OBSERVED
WITH BANQUET

GAIL Kiwanis Night" observed by
Kiwanians all over the country Mon
day evening on account of the open
ing of the convention at Denver, was
the occasion of meeting at Grant
land club room by local Kiwanians.
Following the singing of America,
the Beautiful" invocation was pro-
nounced by Rev. Haas. Mrs. McNelly
sang and was rousingly encored. Then
came the Kiwanis banquet interspers-
ed with Kiwanis songs.
At 8:45 the assemblage arose and
for one minute was silent in observ-
ance of zero hour. This same minute
was observed by the national conven-
ton and 1,200 chapters in the United
States and Canada. America" follow
ed.
At business session the club voted
to sponsor the installation of a uni-
form system of flag decoration around
the square and as much farther as
funds would allow. The flags will be
installed on the inside and outside of
the square street, all the way around,
rs feet apart on north and south
sides and 25 feet apart on east and
west sides. Flags will be sold INSTALL
Gu DIT QO anu dlI llIIuS Will NC SOl1ClCSu
to sponsor flags. Firms adjacent to
square will be solicited also. With
the county taking so flags and 40
flags provided for at the meeting the
project is we'll started
A w. Kopp of Platteville delivered
an address on Kiwanis principles,
touching on the aid of the underpriv-
LEGGED person, be they man, woman or
child.
Clarence Howe of Chicago, a guest
of his father, John Howe, was called
on for songs and stories. To show how
we'll they liked him, Kiwanians and
guests called him back again and
again.
Feminine members of the Kiwanis
family were guests of the evening and
caught the spirit readily. Meeting dis
persed at about 10 o'clock.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-06-18
AUTO PARKING
TO BE SUBJECT
OF ORDINANCE

The adjourned meeting of the city
council was held Tuesday evening,
June 10, 1924
Mayor Geo. E. Beck presided over
the meeting.
All members of the council were
present.
Mr. Botham of the Wisconsin Foun-
dry Co. submitted a proposition for
setting the new boiler and raising the
boiler now at the water works.
The proposition was accepted by a
unanimous vote on roll call.
Mr.. Crichton and Mr.. hamburger
came before thee council in regard to
the road in front of their properties.
This was referred to the board of
public works.
Mr.. Artie Tebo was present and paid
a peddler's license up to July 1, 1924.
Upon motion by Aid Showalter the
board of public works was instructed
to make the contract for moving the
new boiler to the water works.
The board of public works present
ed their report, recommending certain
sidewalks, thing, painting and new
water mains. 1t was voted by the
council that these matters be left with
the board of public works.
A motion by Aid. Showalter second
ed by Aid. Ramshaw, that the city at
torney draft traffic ordinance, MAX
ing a one-way drive around the court
house square, also time limit on park
ing, ETC., was carried.
The business committees report on
the treasurer's and bank bonds was
not ready but would be ready for the
July meeting. The committee was in
structed to continue the investigation
about a tourist camp.
w. A. Galloway and w. B. Dyer
were each granted license for their
pool hall.
The bill of John E. Clark for $40
for refund on oiiing charges was or
dered paid.
A motion was made by Aid. Hamp-
ton, seconded by Aid. Orion, that the
city make a charge of $25 for sewer
connection where sewer is already
laid before the property. This motion
was carried by unanimous vote.
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
Geeo. E. Beck, Mayor. Attest, F. P.
Barnett, City Clerk.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-06-18
Calvin Coolidge, Conservative;
Charles G.. Dawes. Radical.

The selection of Charles G. Dawes
as running mate for Coolidge was a
bit of political astuteness to be adj
mired. The old Guard is nothing if
not foxy. Coolidge is conservative,
clean and honest. Dawes is just as
clean and honest and brilliant rad
ical along the type of Teddy Roose-
welt. He may consider himself a con-
sentative because he is financier
and high-grade business man but he
is a radical just the same. Conserv-
atives are men who hang by the old
order of things and proceed slowly
and with caution, testing and weigh
ing. There is nothing discreditable
about this. 1t is a type of mind neces-
sary and to be admired.
A radical, on the other hand, is
impatient of routine. A radical thinks
daringly, despises red tape and hair
splitting and seeks new ways and
methods, constantly looking for i'm
provement. Dawes, the radical, ripped
the dry rot out of the government
when he planned a budget system.
His method made tax reduction pos
sible Dawes, the radical, impatient
of statecraft and petty nationalism,
went into Germany and formulated a
new plan for financial readjustment.
They call him "Hell and Maria" be-
cause he blew UP when questioned by
congress on war matters.