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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-08-21
LONG
(Delayedl

The health of our people is real
good; everybody busy as usual-some
putting up hay between showers
others in the mines as the Three Fork
mines near the mouth of Classify on
the Middlefork are running full time
and some are in the logging camps
so all that desire can have work.
We think Moore-Keppel people ought
to be congratulated on their honest
way they do business by running so
regular, and there has never been =
payday but what the pay was forth
coming, and the pay is what the boys
are working for
The apple crop is short here on
account of the late bad Spring, b t
blackperries are plentiful
Last Sunday, Mrs. Ira Shockey
went to her old home in Barbour
county TO visit some of her children.
Next Sunday, August 18th, the u.
3. people have an all day service ar
baptizing three miles above Long,
Rev. Outright, their pastor, is wide
awake preacher and full of pep and
the Hciy Fire.
| wonder if Judge Caverly in the
Franks murder trial in Chicago, will
get thru with the trial Zone man is
easier bought than twelve) like Bob
dominates himself and picks his own
running mate.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-08-21
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoR RALLY

The following program will be given
at the C. E. Rally, to be held at
Unity U. B. Church next Sunday,
night Aug. "a, at 7:30.
Song by Union choir, of Trinity,
Grace Chapel, and Belington
Scripture reading and Prayer.
Solo Miss Lula Rucker
Talk on Topic "How Selfishness
Shows Its Self. How Cured"
BY Dossie Bartlett.
Recitation--R Ruth Sherman
Observation-Disclosures Ware
Solo-Darleen Swick
Bible Story-Loren Rhinehart
Reading Miss Iona Swick
Organ Solo-Miss Leah Steermar
Duet--Rev. Critics and Miss Beulah
Swick
Recitation-Dorthy Ware
Keeping Promises--Mrs. Carpenter
Song By Choir
Belington Society
Song by intermediate girls
Address, Subject "Christian Endeav-
or Principles and aims" by r.
Leo Allender
Recitation-Lou Hankey
Bible story-Dale Casio
Reading-Miss Lucy Radabaugh
Reading-Miss Lesta Harris
Song Junior Girls
Recitation-Elberta Critics
Recitation-Jean Kittle
Solo-Lois Radabaugh
Reading Miss Elsie Phillips
Paper, Examples of selfishness and
unselfishness" Miss Hilda Board
Exercise-When I'm a Man, By the
Junior boys
Select Reading Miss Sadie Logan
Observation-Disclosures Ware
Quartet
Offering
Recitation-Ed Edison Ware
A 80 minute program to follow by
Grace Chapel Society
Talk by r. L. Tallman
Song by Choir
The Public is invited
COMMITTEE
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-08-21

The Coolidge speech from end to
end shows confidence that can't be
mistaken.
His statement about finances can
not be brushed away with any argu-
ment worth while. The Democratic
party in 1921 had piled up gigantic
debt, more than twenty-four billions,
billions of it in short time obliga-
tons, which would have puzzled any
body but Mellon.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-08-21
FIRE LOSS DECREASES

CHARLESTON, Aug 10. Bar
bour countv's fire loss in July was
$500, decrease Of 50 per cent as
compared With the same month in
1928, it is shown by a report Of the
State Fire Marshal department.
There was one fire reported and
the loss was. entire, with insurance
of $4,000 on property The building
attacked was a dwelling of the wood
type Of construction.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-08-21
BUT THE CAR HE TAGGED
HAPPENED TO BE OWN

BAKERSFIELD, Cal, Aug. 15-Iu
roundup of motorists who over
stayed the parking limit, o. M. Pre-
witt, city marshal of Taft, found to
his dismay that he had put tag on
his own car.
He had turned in the duplicate and
told the Judge he would be around the
next morning to help "sock" the of
Tenders, when he was handed slip
showing that he was among the of
tenders.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-08-21
NINE MARRIAGES GIVE KID III.
S. CHAMPIONSHIP IN
CUPIDS RING

Charged with suspicion of having
murdered Mrs. Theresa Mors, di-
vorcee, in Los Angeles, who he in
tended to be his tenth bride, kid"
Mccoy, one-time prize ring idol, per-
haps holds the American marriage
record. He was first married in 1894
to Lottie Plehler. He was divorced
the following year. Then he mar
ried Mrs. Julia Woodruff. He was
divorced from her three times and re-
married her twice. Seven women
and nine marriages was Kids" re-
cord.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-08-21
sec, 600 DOZEN EGGS OF
DINOSAUR EXHIBITED

WASHINGTON. Aug. Is = The
Smithsonian Institution has on ex-
hibition casts of $4,000 worth of
eggs. There are only three ca6ts
but they represent the eggs of horn
ed dinosaur.
The original eggs from which the
casts were made are valued at $4,000
each or 100000 dozen according to
Professor Charles w. Gilmore, cura-
tor of fossil vertebrates.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-08-21
OBITUARY

Laura a, Right, WIDOW OF the late
George Mcclellan Right, died at her
home early Wednesday morning,
August 18th, 1924, after long i'll
ness. More than year ago she be-
came ill with what was then thought
to be sarcoma tumor; last winter it
developed that she had gall stones
and was operated on in an Elkins
Hospital from which she never fully
recovered, lingering for the past four
months between life and death, un-
til the weary body could no longer
hold the soul then the parting came.
Just with the awakening life of
new day she went to sleep like
tired child. 1t was just as the birds
earolled the coming of the morning
and just as the rosy fingers of the
orb Of day tinted the eastern sky with
sheen of glory. Surely a most fit
ting time for pure spirit to take
its fight heavenward. With the eye
of faith one could see at the dawn
of this memorable August day an
invisible hand wave signal, and
voice in softest accent on the morn
ing breeze, announce that the gates
were open and that Gods angels
waiting to escort her in, to be with
her husband and two daughters, Grace
and Lena, VINO stepped out into e.
ternity years ago.
She was a true friend, and her de-
votion to those she loved would make
a bright chapter in any life. Moth
ing but the thought of the loving
hand that has removed her can rec
oncile use to her absence
Her kind disposition won for her
many lasting friends; she had a smllc
and kind word for everybody sh
met. The CHEEKY atmosphere which
she created by her presence was like
halo of blessing from the eternal
which is evidence that she possessed
that Christian spirit of which the
Lord and Savior left with His disci-
pies.
"God touched her with His finger,
and she slept" the poet wrote. So
may we say of this dear life-"God
touched her with His finger, and she
slept" but not until beautiful life
was lived, noble example of pat
fence, fidelity to truth and faith were
given. Not until visions of heav-
emily life in Christ Jesus, had cheer
ed and iIIumined the valley of the
shadow. And now, that she sleeps,
memory takes up the harr. of life,
and shifting the strings, finds that
her virtues melt into music. So it
ever is, when life is nobly and d.
vine!y lived.
She was born July 10th, 1861, be-
ing So years and % days old at the
time of her death. Her maide~
name was Laura Willis.
She was loyal member of the M.
T.. Church, member of the Ladies
Aid, member of the Eastern Star,
and member of the Rebeccas.
She is survived by one son, Forrest
and two-half sisters, Mrs. Lilly Right
of Elkins, and Miss Berta Parsons of
Dunbar, Pa.
Funeral was held Friday, 1870 o.
clock at NJ E. Church and interment
made in the Oak Grove Cemetery,
Rev. Jos. Hoffman in charge.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-08-21

Tomorrow evening" shake hands
with the Planet Mars, it will only be
34,0O0,000 miles away. Look 20
ward the southeast for yellowish
"star" of the first magnitude and you
dill find Mars. 1t will not be as close
to us for the next 200 years. Don't
stand too long, gazing or the Mar
tians will get your picture-some
claim the inhabitants ~ there are
Smarter than u.s."
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-08-21

The Barbour County Teachers
Institute will be held in the Philippi
High School building, next week,
beginning August 25th.
The Instructors for our Institute
this year are:
DR.. L. B. Hill, Morgantawr- all week
G. I. Elder, Belington, Mgsic
Lucy Wocdford, Piano
DR. Lewis H. Chrisman, guckhannop,
Monday and TUESDAY
Dr. Hedges, Grafton, Health Dept
Wednesday
J n. Muldoon, State Dept. Thursday
A. D Kenamond, Sheperdstown, FIJI
day
Monday evening, General get to-
getner meeting.
Tuesday evening, Visit All Club Camp
at Vannoys Mills
Wednesday evening, Lecture, "Trav-
ell and Song" by Elmer U. Hoenshel.
Thursday and Friday Evenings, the
local post of The American La
gion will run "The Whipping
Boss" at the Grant Theater
We want every Barbour County
teacher to attend the home Institute
so that every teacher will have part
in working out the plans for the
coming years work
D. P. BAUGHMAN
County Superintendent
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-08-21

The annual outdoor meeting will
be held in the Belington Park Friday
night, August 22nd, at s p. m. This
will be ladies night and all members
are expected to bring his mother,
wife, sister or sweetheart or all if
he wishes.
Lots of watermelons will be on the
ground, too.
But watermelons will not be the best
thing we are going to have. The
Philippi Concert Band will be there
and also our State Commander, R.
K. O'Conner fromElkins has promis-
ed to be with us. If you enjoy wa
termelon, good music and good
speaking don't miss this meeting.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-08-21
BARBOUR COUNTY HEALTH 49,.
ASSOCIATION MEETING

The Barbour County Health Assoc
iation will meet in the Farmers
Room in the Court House August
27th at P. M.
Everyone is invited to attend.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-08-21
FAMOUS TOURISTS
VISIT PRESIDENT
OFF FOR VACATION
Ford, Edison and Firestone Call on
Coolidge During Trip in New Eng
land.
PRESIDENT GIVES FORD
OLD BUCKET

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.-Presi-
dent and Mrs. Coolidge, and teir son,
John, left the Capitol this afternoon
fer a twelve-day vacation at the
farm home of Mr. Coolidge's father,
Colonel John Coolidge, at Plymouth,
Vermont.
The President intends to spend the
entire time in the invigorating at
mosphere of the Vermont hills. He
is expected to put in large part of
each day INDUCING in his favorite
form of exercise-helping his father
cultivate his crops. Some real farm
work is expected to harden him for
the strenuous times Immediately a.
head.
John, who acquired his hardy young
manhood on his grandfather's to-
bacco fields, also looks forward with
intense pleasure to lend hand with
cfops again.
To Mrs. Coolidge the visit will be
one of mingled sadness and joy. 1t
will give her an opportunity to be
near the grave of her son, Calvin Jr.,
whose tragic death occurred in July.
PLYMOUTH, VT, Aug. 49, Pre-
sident Coolidge was host today at
his fathers home to three fellow va
cationists, Henry Ford, Thomas Edi-
was received early last night that the
party planned a visit here today and
the President arranged for their re
ception at his fathers home.
President Coolidge today presented
to Henry Ford worn sap bucket
used by himself in collecting maple
sap on the farm. The bucket, the
President said, was brought to Ply
mouth by John Coolidge, grand-fath-
Ell of the Presidents grandfather, an
original settler here.
AS he handed it to Mr.. Ford, the
after turned to Thomas A. Edison,
seated next to him in the swing, and
declared:
II have never received anything
i-ee | got Mrs. Ford that | apprec-
late so much"
Mr.. Ford asked for the Presidents
Signature, which was written on the
bottom of the pail below the burned
in letters of j. Coolidge, Plymouth"
After all members of the party hat
signed their names, the Pret ident
wrote with pen:
Made for and used by John Cool
idge, an original settler of Plymouth.
He died in 1922. Used also by Cal
vim Coolidge in the sugar lot when
he was boy at home"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-08-21
CARD OF THANKS

| wish to express my sincere thanks
to all who assisted us in any way
during the sickness and death of my
dear mother, Mrs. Laura Right.
FORREST q. RIGHT
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-08-21
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENT

The Rev. DR.. j. T. Foster of Buck
harmon, will hold call session Of
Quartely Conference, Monday night
at 1880 at the Belington U. B. Church.
Preaching service at 8 o'clock. This
is an important meeting, every mem
Der and friends of the church should
be present.
E. A. critics, Minister
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-08-21
TOM JOYCE DIES

Thomas Joyce, who formerly lived
here, but for sometime has been re-
siding in Annabell on the Short Line
died Wednesday morning from
paralytic stroke. He will be buried
in Fairmont Friday or Saturday.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-08-21

United States bonds were below
par, when the Republicans took hold.
They are above par now. Taxes were
five million people looking for jobs.
Give the devil his due, whether he
be Republican or Democrat, Repub-
licans have improved things consid-
erably in three years.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-08-21
POLING-McCAULEY

Mr.. Denzil Polling and Miss Ressie
McCauley, of Chestnut Flats were
united in marriage August 16, by
Rev. E. A. Critics of Belington. These
estimable young folks will make their
future home in Valley district. Their
many friends join in wishing them ]
long happy married life.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-08-21

Barbour County Post No. "a has a
membership of 1872. The largest
membership we ever had.
We have set our goal at 200 this
year and by little effort we can
reach that.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-08-21

Among those out-of-town who at !
tended the funeral of Mrs. Laura
Right, last Friday, were Mr.. and Mrs
Floyd Right Of Elkins, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Parsons and daughter, HiIda.
and Mr.. and Mrs. G. Gall of Clarks-
burg.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-08-21
SPECIAL TERN OF CIRCUIT
COURT DEFERRED

The special term of the Circuit
Court of Barbour county which was
called for the last of August has
been deferred until late date.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-08-21
LEGION NOTES

Sherman Lindsey, Rein E. CHRIS
lip, L. e. Rife, Bert Cross, Glenn G.
Douglas and Robert E. L. Douglass,
all members of the local Post, are in
Charleston this week attending the
State Convention. They wdre met
in Charleston by Warren L. Garrison
also a member.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-08-21

The Sunday School of M. E. Church
South wants to thank the City Of
Belington for the use of their Park
on Wednesday Aug. 18th 1924.
We just want to say we had jolly
good time,
E. L. BAUGHMAN, Supt.
Philippi NJ E. Church, South
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-08-21
BAUGHMAN - BOYLES
REUNION

The Baughman Boyles reunion
will be held at Slant Grove about
three miles above Philippi on the
good road on Sunday August 81,
1924. All relatives and friends are
welcome. Bring full baskets and en-
joy the day
COMMITTEE
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-08-21
WILMOTH REUNION

The Wilmoth family reunion will
be held in the City Park, Elkirs, w.
Va, August 31st.
COMMITTEE
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-08-21

Keep in mind the Legion picture,
"The Whipping Boss, at the Grand
Theatre, August 28th and Goth. This
is a real treat in motion picture.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-08-01
Device to Facilitate
Instruction in Wrifina

Electrograph Is the name Of an In
strument invented in Spain to facili-
tate instruction In writing In schools
The apparatus 10 designed to educate
the hand to move In accordance with
the will. First of ALL metallic sheets
are cut In such manner as to AFFORD
graphic designs most difficult for the
unframed muscles-angles. loops,
straight lines, crooked lines. vertical
and horizontal lines. etc. The sheets,
when used by the child, must be 80 ar.
ranged that they may easily be
brought together or separated, as de-
sired; and this is necessary also In
order to make the lesson difficult or
easy, as desired by the instructor.
These sheets, consequently, are fas-
tened down with screws so peculiarly
made that a certain pressure may
cause them to give bit to one side
or the other. Under the desk 10 an
electric bell connected with the sheets
above by copper wire. Below these.
and entirely isolated, Is another sys-
tenn Of sheets The child Is brought
before the instrument and told to
place his paper between the free
spaces of the sheets, mark his outline
and then punch key. This contact
will open the electric current and
make the bell ring. II the pressure
he exerts does not make the metallic
outline precisely cover the one on his
penciled paper, the bell below rings.
giving immediate notice Of his error.
The child enjoys the game" and Ii
stimulated to make his loop or curve
exactly match that Of the metallic
sheet.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-08-01
Real Meaning of Words
Used Almost Euery Day

When person is in an unhappy pre-
dicament-'between the devil and the
deep sea"-he is sometimes said to be
between Scylla and Charyhdis." Ac-
cording to Greek legend, these were
two monsters, one Of which lurked on
each side of narrow sea passage. In
steering his vessel in such a way as
to escape one the unlucky mariner fell
into the clutches of the other.
There are two words-panic and
hygienic-which we use almost every
day. Panic" is a sudden, unreason-
ing fear of something. 1t is derived
from the name of the god of shepherds
-Pan-whose presence as he lurked in
visible amongst the thickets or reeds,
made itself felt by mortals, and sud
denly smote them with fear so acute
that they fled from the unseen.
Hygiene" is derived from the name
of the goddess of health-Hygeia.
How many people realize when they
speak of putting an animal into q
lethal chamber that the name comes
from Lethe-a river on the borders
Of Hades-whose waters brought for
getfulness. to whoever drank of themi
And when they describe something as
being In a state of "chaos' do they
ever think. that they are naming the
first of all the old heather gods
Chaos-who ruled over confusion be-
fore any other gods existed?
Under his aegis" is another phrase
often used "Aegis" was the name Of
the shield of the goddess Of wisdom,
Minerva: and is used to indicate what
the shield neutrality-suspicious..
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-08-01
Sneeze Greeted in Many
Ways in Various Placea

"A vos souhaits 7" (God bless you y
Now is the season when you hear
the expression very frequently. With
these words we apostrophize one who
sneezes.
Among the Indian tribes Of North
America, we understand. a polite ques-
ton is elected by the sneeze of ones
companion: "Who calls mel" When
an Eskimo sneezes he says to him.
self: Come back to me |" for popular
belief has 1t that the sneeze indicates
an escape or flight Of the soul.
In the British East Indies It is also
believed that part Of the soul flies
forth at each sneeze; and when the
natives hear friend sneeze, they
say: God protect you!" to which the
sneezer's response should be: "And
you likewisei" The Siamese believe
that person sneezes because God.
turning the pages Of the Doomsday
Book, has paused at His name.
In Portugal, when anyone sneezes
you raise your hat. The Irish and the
Russians, like the Hindus, exclaim /:
GOD protect you'll" The Italians saysi
"Felicita ~
AS for the English, they don't say
anything at all, but they Immediately
take precautions against a cold in the
head, of which the sneeze Is supposed
to be warning.-Le Petit Parisien.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-08-01
Pressure of Steam,

Modern steam boiler practice Is
atching up with pure science. Some
engineers may have remembered at
high school or college learning some.
thing OF what is called the critical
temperature" or Critical pressure of
gas, the former being the temper
ature above which the gas might no,
be condensed at any pressure, and
the latter being the pressure when
the critical temperature was attained.
All this was considered ..pure science"
or "high-brow STUFF with no applica.
ton to practical affairs. But the crit.
ical temperature and critical pressure
Of steam are only 706 degrees Fahren-
belt and $500 pounds a square inch.
and boilers are now being used at pres
sures of more than 1000 pounds With
the tendency toward higher and high
er pressures Many interesting things
happen to both water and steam when
near the critical point and now prac-
flcal engineers are beginning to take
keen interest In what was formerly
thought ct only Tor laboratory dis-
cunDion.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-08-01
-
Coal Tar IssSource
of Numerous Product.

When Williams Murdoch first made
gas from coal ins17e2, the Shiny black
coal tar that remained was merely an
Objectionable bySroduct.
Today coal tar is the source of al
most countless products, from per-
fumes TO medicines, and from high ex-
plosives to delicate dyes. The most
recent product to be made from coal
tar Is a weatherproof paint for metal
roofs that will stretch as the roof ex-
pands under the sun andsshrink as the
roof contracts. This new paint, which
LIS made Of coal tar, a melted rubber
compound and varnish, promises to do
away with the cracking of roof paints
that has been source Of. trouble and
expense.
One ton Of coal, distilled in a gas
retort, produces utstwelve gallons
OF coal tar. Because It was an I'M
avoidable part of gas manufacture
chemists have been experimenting
with it for a hundred years. Thus
FAR more than two hundred compounds
have been discovered In 1t, and a his
tory OF its products is in large part
history of modern chemistry.
In 1923 napthaline was produced
from coal tar, and two years later ben
zine Aniline, originally distilled from
indigo, and the base of thousand and
one coal-tar dyes, was. discovered in
1874, and, four years later, carboiic
acid
The earliest aniline dye, deep pur-~
pie, was made by accident in 1856. as
the result of experiments designed to
produce synthetic quinine.-Utility
Bulletin.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1924-08-01
HAD SUBSTITUTE FOR "WEeD''
Ancient Romans iced coItsfoot a.
Kennedy and Also a. Tobacco,
says Writer.

The fumes Of dried coltsfoot wers
used as remedy In case Of difficulty
N breathing, both In ancient Roman
times and In Tudor England. Lyle,
IN his translation, 1878, Of Dodoens'
Historic Of Plants" says Of coltsfoot /:
The perfume Of the dyed leaves layde
upon Quicke coles, taken into the
mouth through the pipe 81 a funnsll,
Or tunnsll. helpeth suche as are trou-
bled With the shoytness Of winde and
fetche their breath thicks or Often, and
DO breake without daunger the ifnpos-
TENS Of the breast
The leaves Of coltsfoot and other
plants have often been used az a sub
stttute for tobacco In modern days. A
correspondent Of Notes and Queries, In
1887, said that when be was a boy
he knew an old Calvinist minister who
used to smoke dry mixture Of the
leaves cf horehound. yarrow and
~foalsfoot" intermingled with Q small
Quantity Of tobacco. He said It was
very good substitute for the genuine
article.
Similar mixtures, or the leaves u
coltsfoot alone, have often been
smoked N bysone days by folk who
eogld nQt afEord to SMOKE tobacco oily.
s-Ootr61t Nawp.