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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
Florida and Cuba

If you contemplate trip to Florida or Cuba, use the new fast train Kansas City-Florida Special. It leaves Bir- mingham 3:30 p. m., arrives Atlanta $40 p. m., Jacksonville 7:45 a. m. Handles drawing room sleeping cars, observation car and dining car.
 Southern Railway System
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-07
WAITE HIGH WINS

TOLEDO, O., Dec. 6.-Waite High school football team of Toledo defeated the Everett High of Bost on here this afternoon by a score of 46 to 0.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-11-13
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT

Hall of Belington Lodge No. 1875
A. F. & A. M. Belington, w. Va.
| Whereas, This Lodge has in the
passing of Brother Erwin Keyser lost
one of her most respected and be-
loved members, who departed this
life October 18th. 1924.
Whereas, We are taught that in
the dispensation of the Supreme Arch
itect of the universe we are expect
ed to bow in humble submission to
the decree of Him who doeth all
things WE'LL" therefore.
Resolved, that we extend to the
bereayed widow, Mrs Irwin Keyser and
her family, our sympathy in their
sad bereavement.
Resolved, That Belington Lodge of
Ancient Free and Accepted Masons
do here by drape her alter in mourn
ing, for the usual time, in memory
of our beloved brother.
Furthermore, Be it resolved, that
a copy of these resolutions be spread
upon the minutes Of the Lodge and
published in our city paper, and a
copy be sent to the widow in mem
DRY of the high esteem in which he
was held by his brethren.
Respectfully submitted,
A. R. Parrish
Grant Graham
NJ. R. Keyser
Committee.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-11-13

Mr.. J. D. Muldoon, State Supervis-
or of Rural Schools, will be in Bar
bour County the week of November
1922 to hold a series of district in
stitutes. Following is the schedule
as arranged:
Cove and Glade teachers meet Mes
torville Monday, November 18th.
Pleasant teachers meet at Midland
Tuesday, November 18th.
Philippi and Elk teachers meet at
Mansfield, Wednesday, November 10.
Barker and Valley teachers meet
at West Junior Thursday, Nov. goth.
Union teachers meet at Volga Fri
day, November 21st.
These meetings will convene about
10 O'Clock A. M End run all day AS
this day will not have to be made up
we expect all teachers to be present
at their respective meetings.
D. p. BAUGHMAN,
County Superintendent
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-11-13
SALEM HAS BIG FIRE

SALEM, w. Va. Nov 10-When
iron supports holding tank of mol
ten glass collapsed in the Salem Co.
operative Window Glass factory here
this afternoon the heat set fire to the
wooden floor of the building and be-
fore the flames could be checked the
entire plant and three dwelling houses
nearby were entirely destroyed and
another dwelling house and the Lions
Club building was damaged consider
ably
Three cars of number were also
over $125,000 according to an esti-
mate made tonight. Of this approx
destroyed, the entire damage running
imately 100000 was covered by in
surance.
The fire broke out at o'clock and
it was only after a hard fight that
the flames were prevented from
spreading to the modern window glass
plant
As result Of the blaze about 1870
men are thrown entirely out Of en-
ployment while several are left home
less.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-11-13
JOHN RIGHT is DEAD

John Right an aged and respected
citizen of Belington died at his home
Sunday ewing about 6 o'clock. He
had been sick for several months, and
was 70 years old at the time of his
death. He had been married twice;
and is survived by his second wife.
The following children also survive:
William, of Washington, d. c.;
James Of Fairmont; Mrs. William
Hewitt and Mrs. Earl Smith, of
Clarksburg; Mrs. Sanford Poster, of
Philippi, Mrs. Lawrence Packard, of
Lock Haven, Pa, Mrs. o. F. Day, of
Belington and Mrs. c.. B. Talbot
and Mrs. Floyd w. Talbot, both of
Elkins.
Funeral was held Tuesday after
noon and interment made in the FL
lott Cemetery He was a carpenter
by trade, was veteran of the Civic
War and brave soldier
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-11-13

BRUCE BOARD DIES AFTER
LINGERING ILLNESS

Bruce Board, who has been very
sick for several months past, died
at his home Saturday morning. The
deceased was likeable man, had
many friends, a hard and honest
worker. He made desperate effort
ito guard off his sickness, but after
brave fight gave up to the Grim
Reaper.
He is survivd by his wife and three
children. Funeral was held by Rev.
Stoneking and Rev Cross Sunday
afternoon at the home, and interment
made at the Holbert Cemetery near
Clements, in the family burial
grounds.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-11-13
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MRS HANNAH UPTON DEAD

Mrs. Hannah Upton, daughter of
the late Samuel Polling and wife of
David Upton, died at her home near
Meadowville, last Thursday, of heart
failure. Interment was made at Lit
tie Bethel She is survived by one
daughter, Leta Upton, two sisters,
Mary and Beda Polling, two brothers,
Henry and Silas Polling. She was
43 years old at the time of her early
demise.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-11-13

Snowdrop-Honey dis is sho de
finest shoe polish dat has ever seen
in dis house
Mandy Niggah, has you gone
crazyl OATS my face cream.-West
Point Pointer.
I'm going to smash your face in
for kissing my sister
Sister, nothing. That was your
wife.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-11-13
ELKINs TURNS DOWN FRAN
CHISE

With dramatic suddenness, the ito
be or not to be" of the request to en-
large the terms of the existing gas
franchise between the City Of Ellxins
and the West Virginia Central Gas
Company, came to an end when the
council said mo
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-11-13
BEG pardon, old man. My mis-
take. SO. California Wampus.

Subscribers are requested to report
any errors in the date of there subs
criptions at once to this office.
Kane & Keyser Hdw Company err
Getting an addition to their ware room
on Elliott Ave.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-11-13
REV. RICHARDSON TO PREACH
HERE

Rev. W J. Richardson, former
pastor Of the M. E. Church, South,
will preach in that church next Thurs
evening, November goth, and many
will hear him. He has many friends
in Belington
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-11-13

This fall has given us the most
beautiful weather for years. A late
Spring has resulted in a late Aut-
umn.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-11-13
LOCAL NEWS

MIS-. VIII JdISlS WGIlC W AsOo-
mont last week to visit relatives.
M. l.. Yeager of Talbot was in
town Tuesday on business.
J. f. Edwards spent few days
in Clarksburg, this week on business.
David Hillyard of Laurel Hill was
a paying caller here Wednesday.
Oral Stalnaker and j. u. Trahern
were hunting for bear this week.
Mrs. D. c. Simpson was in town
shopping Wednesday.
Mrs. John Alterton Of Elkins was
here this week selling silk hose.
Sam George of Route was here
a few days ago on business.
Mrs. U B. Trembly of Philippi
was shopping here one day last
week.
Jas. F Bennett of Parkersburg is
ningling with his friends here this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. G.. Beckner of
Norton were shopping here few
days ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hider D. Skidmore
of Clarksburg are here in this vicin-
ity on visit.
J. A, Right of Fairmont was here
attending the funeral of his father,
John Right.
Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Mccoy and Miss
Dinnia Digman motored to Philippi
this evening.
Mrs. A. j. Moore of Grafton is
visiting relatives in this vicinity this
week.
Sam Vandevener was calling on his
meat customers here Wednesday for
the Wilson Co.
j. H. Bennett bought carload Of
calves and lambs preparatory to ship
to Baltimore.
Lloyd Whitecotton of Akron, O.
was here this week attending the
funeral of B. NJ. Board, who died re-
Gently.
Mrs zella Golden and daughter
were here Sunday on account of the
death of Mr.. Golden's brother, B M.
Board
The Coffman-Fisher Companyss
sale starts Friday and many are talk
ing of taking advantage of the bar
gains announced.
Chas. A. Coonts was in town We'd
nesday on business; he has been
working in the southern part of the
state since last November.
Dan Sharps and Lewis Ramsey were
in town today getting material for
the Ten Mile Schoolhouse. This new
building is just about completed.
Mrs Labon Bennett left here
Tuesday for Dodridge Co., where
they will make their future home.
Mr. Bennett having gone sometime
ago.
Dee Westfall says the lion and the
lamb lay down together and Coolidge
is elected This may be the Prophe-
tic reference, and if so, peace and
prosperity are at hand.
The public is invited to attend a
meeting of the Council, and attorneys
who are asking for new franchise
for the Gas Company There is a
great fear expressed that this is a
scheme to get an opportunity to in
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-04-25
DULL HAIR CAN
III MADE CHARMING

Nowadays dull. iifelcss hair f. IN.
eEcusahlc IN any woman who cars
about her appearance The soft. ina.
irous look that ia 40 attractive can
easily be bruuEh, 90 any hair. II the
right treatment Is provided. Here Is
a simple way
An especially fine shampoo for this
weather can be easily made az trl.
ning expense b. simply dissolving a
teaspoonfil Of canthrux ia a cup Of
hot water Pour slowly on scalp and
massage brlskiy. This creates a
soothing. cooling iaihcr that dis.
solves and removes all dandruff. ex.
ccss oil and dirt, Blnslng leaves the
scalp Epotleesly clean. soft and Pill
ant. while tho halr takes on "A glossy
richness Of natural color. also fiuf.
nness which makes Il seem very
much heavier thnn Il II. After a
shampoo Arranging the
hair il a pleasure Advertisement
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-04-25
HUNTING WOMAN
FOR MURDER
Makes Escapes After Killing
Man In Home Raid

CHICAGO. April ss.-Altho tom.
porarily haffiod IN their hunt for
Mrs Wanda stopa. former assistant
dls,rie, attorney OF Chicago. charged
with murder. police today nnid they
we're confident OF taking her into
custody today or tomorrow.
Y. Henley Smith. 30, handsome
aud wealthy advertising man o. Chi.
cngo. reiterated his story tina, he was
the Intellectual friend" OF the won.
an. aliho he admitted sending her 10
Detroit and paying her $3.50 monthly.
Mrs. stopa yesterday shot and
killed Henry Manning. aged care.
takor az tho Paios Park suburban
homo % Smith and his wife. Viva
pawl9y smith She also fired two
shot nt Mrs. smith. both going wild.
a man said 10 be Vladimir Gias.
coo. husband OF tho slayer. drove the
car IN which tho woman escaped.
Mrs. Smith told police.
When last seen the car WIS speed.
ms toward Chicago.
Mrs. Smith told police that she
know Of the woman's infatuatlon for
her husband.
The money that Smith advanced
and tho other attentions ahowcred on
the woman were due TO his admira.
ton for her intellect. ambition and
enthusiasm TO make her mark as
brilliant lawyer. Mrs. Smith said
Mrs. Stopa. who retained that
name despite her marriage. is OF
petty noble family OF Poland. Her
father modelled many OF the statues
for tho worlds fair al San Francisco
and has reputation as a modelcr
OF note.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-04-25
BILL ATTACKED
He'll Play Another Tune If
Measure Passes

Editor The star.
As ono 81 your many and con
slant readers OF Tho Star I ana
taking this means OF stating that
The Star again is taking the pco-
Pies interest az heart by making
IA front page story OF Seattle Archi-
tccis Try Building Gougc" 20 seat
Gle people may know In advance II
they can afford 10 live Ia Seattle
! ann not a home owner now. but
20 quote Home Brew for the past
few months | have had hopes Of
playing Home. Sweet Home" on
my harmonica" IN nice. new
home. As per your article. Bob
Hesketh u fathering this ordinance.
and n he succeeds IN getting Il
passed here Is one fellow that will
play Good Night. Ladies" on my
'harmonica"
II architects and structural en-
gineera must be supplied with Jobs
and a living al the expense Of
home builders then would suF-
Erst that they b. permitted %
stand on street corners and hold
out their ak hats ~ people can
donate willingly. and feel sure
everybody viii II they viii place en-
grayed cards bearing above title on
their alk hat bands ~ would ~
easier 20 donate lhis way than 60
have 10 live up 10 a city ordinance
Of that nature.
Yours very truly. H. Il.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-04-25
POSTMEN DANCE
Seattle MaiImen Hold An
nual Relief Fund Ball

Everything was In readiness Fn.
day morning for tho big annual
BAH 10 be given IN the Masonic
temple Friday night BY the letter
carriers Of Seattle. under the aus.
pices OF Letter Carriers union No
sTs.
Tho finishing touches were Tiven
20 the decorations FOR the bal! room
az a late hour Thursday night. after
practically all the poatmen OF Sc.
attic had spent busy evening as
interior decorators The room has
been transformed into regular
faiyland.
The annual hall u Eivcn not only
20 raise funds for the mailmen'a
relief fund for sick and Disabled car
ricrs. bat u held 10 afford tho city
an opportunity 90 set better &C.
quainted with It's mailmen.
Postmaster and Ms. Charles ~.
Perkins viii lead tho grand march.
followed by all the main and sub.
station officials. the carriers and
their friends More than thou.
sand couples are expected 20 AZ.
tend.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-04-25
HITS ATTORNEY
Divorce Defendant Fined in
BraWI With Hammond

By resortlng TO primitive methods
of settling an argument. in the pres.
ence OF Superior Court Judge Mitch.
ell Gillian, Archie r. Wood. defend.
ant in n divorce action, was fined $40
for contempt Of court Thursday.
Wood was hailed into court by
Attorney Frank Hammond. for Mrs.
Wood. When the argument became
hot, Wood jumped to his feet and
attempted TO hang haymakcr on
Hammond's jaw. Hammond, an old
athlete and husky walloper.
promptly returned in kind as a meas.
urn OF self defense. and when the
court attaches pulled tho two apart
no damage had been done. except to
Woods pooketbook.
Wood. however, was granted re.
lease from n court order TO pay SIS
a month when lie showed that he
WINS supporting three OF the four
children the money was to care for.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-04-25
500, 900 Fire Is
Conquered by Town

DuNSMUIR. Cal. April 25.-Fire
starting in the knights OF Pythlas
hall here shortly after midnight de.
stroyed 10 business buildings,
churches and residences with a loss
of approximately 100000 before It
was controlled.
within 10 minutes after the fire
started. every frame building in
the same block with the lodge hall
was In flames.
Townsfolk formed bucket brlgades
and aided the fire department in
battling the flames. which ragged
for nearly three hours before they
were checked.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-04-25
Flags Architect Bill
as Class Legislation
Gwinn Charges Discrimination in Sup
port of Stars Findings

Declaring that The BIN b "claHs
legitiation- aimed az Seattle build
crs who have during the past is
ycaa built moro than 30 per cent II
The homes OF this city costing lssu
than $4,000. and designed hy them.
selves" Wells GWinn. designer and
builder o. Seattle homes. Friday add
"a his word 10 the scores % letters
against tho proposed building ord.
nance limiting permits 90 those
structures on which the plans were
drawn by licensed architects or strle.
tupl engineers.
The ban was first called 20 the al
tention % Seattle citizens b. The
Seattle Star two days age
Gwinna letter followed close on a
resolution. passed Thursday by the
Seattle Home Builders association.
against the bin. and said In part:
Harry James. whom We under
stand u sponsoring this measure. ~
quoted as saying. We desire work
for young men graduating as archl.
tecta and engineers from our uniycr.
sity.
Does ho mean that he wants the
men. who arc now doing the work
satisfactorily. legiHlatcd out Of tho
way Ia order to give employment
TO a lot % noyicea and brginnera7
The writer has a boy who
viii graduate shortly from the
University Of Washington. a.
an engineer. but II b. cannot
make a living without having
blu Of class legislation enacted
In his behalf. ! shall feel might.
ily ashamed Of him.
We notice" Qwinn continued.
with much pleasure the stand
.akon by The star against tho ordi
nance now before tho city council
-cquirlnE the plans for an buildings
rled with tho building department
'or permits. 90 be drawn up by H.
'cnscd architects or enginecru 90
no owner OF a proposed dwelling
Z no shows BY affidavit that he
ias conceived and drawn the plans
'or such dwelling"
Tho home builder declares thar
he present building department rs
safeguarding against the erection
u defective structures aud that the
egislation. n needed for that pur.
,osc. should be directed az that De.
'artmcnt rather than az any class
u reputable wofkmsn. Cwlnn De.
'larcs HIS belief that there arc great
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-04-25
Club Man Speaks

AN optlmist is man who does
the best he can under all cIrcum.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-04-25
PROTEST GRANT
Residents Want Land for
Another Playileld

Vigorous protest q a proposal 20
turn street railway property AZ sbt
ave. aud 4. Madison a.. over 20 tho
park department waa yoiccf before
The city council Friday hy Clark n.
Jackson. superintendent Of utilities.
The proposal was made by the
s2rd Avenue improvement club.
whose members wished the property
developed Tor a piayfiold. jackson
said that the property represented
invested capital 10 the street railways
and viii soon be sold hy the board
OF public works aud the proceeds
used 10 pay OF bonded debts % the
railways.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-04-25
The IDEAL WOMEN

Strong, healthy and beautiful in
form and feature with happy dispo.
sitlon. Upon her condition depends
the physical well.being OF her chill.
dren and the happiness of those about
her. II is only by making the best
OF herself that woman can give her
best to tho world. When weak and
ailing thore Ia one tried and true
remedy, Lydia II. Plnkham's vege.
table Compound made from roots and
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-04-25
my Rhsum.,i.m /. all gone.

MY rheumatism II all gone.
wonderful glory again In the fire
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been able to do that In many years
can thank s. s. S. for It all T.
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When you increase the number o.
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-04-25
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The minute you put your feet In a
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-04-25
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-04-25

numbers ~ licensed architects 81
high standing opposed &c the meas.
ufo because they are busy ana are
content 10 leave some business for
Others than thcmsclvca.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-04-25

stances hopefully" is the definition
given at the meeting of the Seattle
optimists club Thursday by j. C.
Goodrich, field secretary of the Opt.
mists' International.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1924-11-23

No puPdo tOlerar al hombre que no sale
lie demucstra al pueblo d0nde esta pa
RADIO. Desprecio la gente que usa el idio-
ma para esconder el pensamiento.
'Cuando I'd habla de asuntos mundia-
les-yo no creO en5la Liga de las Nacio-
mes. Yo siento cue otras naciones tcngan
dificultades. Yo quiSiera ayudarlas 81 pu-
diese. Pero yo no creO en- ningin pacto
que nos obligue tomar parte en- que
rras eur0peas. 70 espero que nuestroS hi
jos hagan 10 que puedan para mantencr
Ia paz entire las naciones de Europa. pc
70 70 no quiero compromenter nuestros
hijos a pelear por elias"
Bueno cual es e americana idea
los ojos de un americana tfpico? Tn hom-
bre cue haya tornado parte en- la Cue
IRA Mundial. no hay que deeirlo. pero,
~ cue mas?
FL Coronel Roosevelt habl6 primeramcn
tc del atletismo. Sc debe recOrdar que on
su juventud Roosevelt estuvo enfermo
amenudo. Tenfa los ojos enfermoS. una
constitution d6bil. pero tenfa una volun
tad fuerte. Como su padre, lie gustaha Ia
vida al aire libre andar y cazar, y el at
etismo en- differences formas. La gente
que 10 sabfan va 10 han olvidado. pero
Roosevelt padre tambi6n vino al mundo
con una constitution debil la cual 6
fortaleci6 de ese modo Nadie que viese
Il Roosevelt padre atacando en- el campo
de cabeza una arrebatiiia en- un juego
Gle batalla o a Roosevelt hijo tirandose
de football. sospeeharfa que ambos nacie-
ron muy delicados de salud
Despues de elogiar ell atletismo, el j
ldse otguac atnp4