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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-23
NEW FLINT FORTY"
TO BE ON LOCAL
MARKET IN APRIL
Light Six Already Makes
Its Bow in Less Than
$1,000 Class.

One Of the newest light skies to
make its bow in the less than $1,000
class is the Flint Forty shown for the
first time at the Boston Automobile
Show this week. W. C. Durant has
added the Flint Forty to the regular
Flint Six line. and the new six will
have balloon tires, disc wheels, per-
fected fOur-wheel brakes as standard
equipment. The price of the touring
model is $3.50 (. o. b. Flint factory,
reports the San Antonio Motor Sales
Company. The Flint Forty is expected
in this city next month.
In appearance. especially in the rad
iator and cowl lines, the Flint Forty
faithfully duplicates the trim lines of
the larger Flint models which are a
reproduction of the LOcomObile.
Exhaustive experimentation and
tests have been made and its mechan-
ical efficiency and performance prov
en-.
The new touring car has proved to
be one of the sensational attractions
at the show and it occupied a promin-
ent place in the exhibit of the Boston
Flint Company, Boston distributors.
The body is nodded along the
streamline principle. curves and angles
being softened in hood. body panels
and tenders. Thee hassis is thr super
rigid type. strongly braccd r. cross
members and enbOdying the Durant
tubular backbone.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-23

The above illustrations show the
three attractive body types Of the new
Rollin now on display at the show
room Of the Citizens Auto Company,
Rollin distributors for San Antonio
and Southwest Texas. Many features
hitherto seen exclusively in the high
price field are incorporated in the
new Rollin which lists at from 1915
to 1925. Among these features might
be mentioned the transverse rear
spring (Which eliminates the disagree
able and dangerous side-sway), four
wheel internal expanding brakes, low
pressure balloon tires, force-feed lu-
IRRIGATION through drilled crankshaft,
four main bearings and a new caFbu-
rotor and manifold design that in
sures surprising fuel economy. % to
80 miles per gallon of gas is not IN
usual in the Rollin. These features
are not experiments; they are not
afterthoughts or optional accessory
equipment. They are designed and in
corporated in the Rollin as an inher-
ent part of the car and harmonic
nicely with the general ensemble. The
reputation of Rollin II. White, foun-
der and for many years vice presi-
dent and chief engineer of the White
Motor Company, is a guarantee Of the
excellence Of the engineering prin-
ciples incorporated in the Rollin.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-23

of the sedan. 1t is q four-passenger
model, for the owner who usually car
ries two passengers but needs occas-
ional space for four. Its standard
color is Flint gray, an interesting
shade, with upholstery to match.
All roadsters are sport equipped
with bumper, sport top, Spanish
leather upholstery, large luggage COM
partment and many other useful fea-
lures. A four-passenger sport tour
ing completes the Flint line.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-23
The Seasons One Distinctive Car
at Popular Price

Rollin H. White, one of the industry most
distinguished engineers, took the four, the
most efficient Of all motor types, and adapted
to it all the scientific refnements that
European engineers had proven practical.
The combination of 4-wheel brakes and
balloon tires as standard equipment on a
popular-priced car will be found only on the
Rollin, and both are specifically selected
for the car-harmonized with the general
design.
European type motor" is the popular
term given the Rolln motor because Of the
incorporation of so many engineering refine
ments proved by extended use in French and
English custom built cars.
Light weight, small displacement, high
7 compression, ghigh speed, elimination of
vibration, force-feed fabrication, and car
buretor and manifold changes are the
technical developments that make the Rollin
motor revelation in efficient, flexible power
generation.
practically vibrationless motor is assured
by stiff, heavy crankshaft, four main bear
ngs,special alloy pistons and connectng-rods
of light weight and appropriate design, as
well as extreme precision in manufacture.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-23

Force-feed fabrication through drilled
crankshaft is another big advantage, so it is
Incorporated in the Rollin.
Scientific design of carburetor and mani
fold insures the delivery of identical guam
titles of properly atomized fuel to each
cylinder.
Twenty-Five to thirty miles per gallon of
gasoline is not unusual with the Rollin.
And this motor is most efficient at
moderate everyday driving speeds.
The rear transverse spring suspension gives
the car a surprising roadability-one associ-
ated with much longer wheel-base. There
is no uncomfortable side-sway when making
sharp turns, or when driving at high speeds.
All bodies are lbw-hung with smart lines
of pronounced symmetry. The car is
distinctive and smart. -... ESQ.,.
The Rollins perfection of mechanical
action, Aexibility, and luxurious riding
comfort will give you an entirely new sensa-
ton in four cylinder car operation.
Just try the remarkable Rollin!
Touring Car, 1915; Three Seated Coupe
Roadster, Sll75; Five Passenger Sedan,
Sl27S. Prices fob. Cleveland.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-02-21
THURSDAY, FEB. 81, 1924.
RAY WILSON ANNOUNCES

In this issue will be found the an
nouncement of Ray Wilson for the
office of Prosecuting Attorney, on
the Republican ticket, subject to the
May primary. He is young man,
and one of the young men of Bar
bour county, who by his own efforts
has made good, and has started in a
professional career which will mean
success to him. While he has not
been in the actual practice of law as
long as many of the county lawyers,
yet in the short time he has given
to the practice, he already won the
confidence of those with whom he
has been associated. Ray Wilson's
boyhood days were spent in and
around Belington; his willingness to
and ability to work have been the
fundamentals that have brought him
to his present position, and will con-
tinue to help him in his future eff
forts for success. He will make a
good Prosecuting Attorney, and no
mistake will be made by the Repub-
hcans in his selection.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-02-21
JENKINS FOR PROSECUTOR

In this issue appears the announce
ment of J. Corder Jenkins, for the
Office of Prosecuting Attorney of this
county. He is young man born and
raised on a farm. He started his
career in the worlds activities by
teaching school, having passed the
state examination and received a No.
one State Certificate at the age of
eighteen years. He taught two years
in the graded school in the city of Be-
lington ,one year in the city of Phil
ippi, and two years in the country,
but his ambition ran in a different
line. He attended the West Virginia
University from which Institution he
graduated in law, and has practiced
this profession for twelve years.
Mr.. jenkins served the city Of
Philippi for two successive years as
its Mayor filling that office in very
satisfactory manner He has never
asked the people of the county to
elect him to Office, but has always
been faithful worker for
the success of the Republican Party.
He possesses qualities which partic-
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an elt ar qDtslr dt at alt e1 % qt1 sfI w

An Interpretation of this brief note
shows that the band of Colonel Proc
tors Fourth Continental artillery APP
parently took it upon itself to serenade
the commander in chief. This old rec
ord brings to light that Valley Forge,
with all that that name means Of priva-
tons and suffering, was the setting
where was staged what was undoubt-
edly the first recognition in any public
way of Washington's birthday. :
French First to Celebrate.
There is still another record of thosa
Revolutionary times which touches us
perhaps most poignantly today. To the
French is credit due for the first pub
lie celebration of Washingtons birth.
day. 1t was in February, 1871, that
Comte de Rochambeau, with true
French spirit, declared holiday for the
French troops who were then located
in Connecticut. Washington's birth.
day fell that year on Sunday, so the
Frenche general specified that the fol-
lowing Monday be set aside for the
celebration of the birthday of his COM
mander, whom he so highly esteemed.
1t was another of the many evil
dences of the close ties between France
and America which existed in Reyo.
lutionary times. 1t was on that mem.
orable occasion that was first laid the
foundation of our national holiday.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-02-21
Justice to All
america First
OUR BoUNDEN DUTY.

This newspaper must first of all
be clean, and without malice in its
opinions and expressions and it must,
at all times, devote itself unflinching-
ly and fearlessly to the public service
IN the interests Of the masses Of the
people.
1t must always combat evil and in
justice.
1t must always fight for progress
and reform.
1t must never tolerate corruptions
1t must be in sympathy with the
poor and unfortunate.
For Belington it must always
stand with the unselfish devotion, for
the achievement of the finest ideals,
of every high purpose, of every en-
terprise, of every step lin the march
of progress.
1t must stand for good govern
Dent, freedom, equality, the public
welfare, civic and true patriotism
and undying love of country.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-02-21

ularly fit him for this office. A very
able, forceful and convincing speaker,
with experience in the trial, of crimi-
nal cases, having assisted in the pro-
secution of many criminal cases dur
ing the administration of his brother,
Albert G. Jenkins, a former Prose
cutor.
Mr.. jenkins would make a very
able and efficient Prosecutor, and if
nominated and elected, would give
the people a clean, honest and eff
cient administration of the duties of
this office. He is kind, courteous,
and always comedies to his opponent,
the ethical doctrine of square deal.
If Mr.. Jenkins is nominated and
elected, the interest Of the state will
be ably protected during his admin
istration.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-02-21

ANDREW STEVENS is
CANDIDATE FOR SHERIFF

Andrew Stevens was born in Up
shur county, thirty-nine years ago at
Indian Camp. His parents moved
one year later to their old home in
Cottrels Run, in Union District, Bar
bour county. He is the son of Rev.
J. A. Stevens, his mother was the
daughter of Levie B. Bennett, an
old and honored family of Union dis
trict. Andrew Stevens father was
a United Brethren minister of the
Gospel, and he preached in this
county and State for forty-six years.
His life was a wonderful success
and thousands of converts were add
ed to the church through his min
istry. He was of an old family of
Stevens from Virginia, his mother
was Shackleford from a good
family of Virginia Rev. Stevens
was also a teamster in the Union
army during the Civil war. He
served in this capacity for two years
and had many hardships to undergo.
Andrew Stevens was raised on a
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-02-21
TO THE VOTERS OF BARBOUR
COUNTY:

When l made my announcement
for the Republican nomination fol-
the office of Assessor of Barbour
County, sometime ago, l promised
the people at later date, to make
known my deputies.
In compliance with that announce
ment, | herewith name the follow
ing persons, who are men of stand
ing, reputation and ability, and
men whom feel sure the people of
their respective communities will
repose in them the utmost conf
dence.
A great number of the citizen
ship, in all parts of the county
know these men, and therefore they
scarcely need an introduction. !
submit them to you in the utmost
confidence in their honesty, integ-
rity and ability to do the work fair
and impartially, and with equal
justice to all.
These men are: Mr.. Lum Mes
tor, of Cove Distrist, Mr.. j. w. Mou-
ser, of Pleasant District and Mr.
A. D. zirkle, of the City of Philippi
Very truly,
HOWARD PRICE.
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farm in this county and was edu-
Gated in the Free schools and at the
age of nineteen received number
one certificate. Since then he has
been a miner, a mechanic and
railroad man and also Lumber man.
He knows what hard work is. He
has been a merchant for the past
nine years and has made record as
a business man. His wife is a
daughter of Milroy Taylor, of Be-
lington, West Virginia and is of a
good family. Her mother was Mar
tina Ware. She is related to all the
Ware family in Belington, West Vir-
ginia.
Andrew Stevens is a Christian and
has been a member of the United
Brethren church for twenty years.
He is Sunday school man and has
held many honorable positions in the
Sunday school in the county and Dis
trict. He is Registrar of Vital Sta
tistics in his District and is a No
tary Public. He has been Presi-
dent of the Board of Education in
his District and established the first
State Standard school in Union Dis
trict. He supervised the building of
the school at Peel Tree, West Vir-
ginia, and when completed, the State
Superintendent of Free schools made
statement and said that it is the
best local Standard school in the
State of West Virginia. He has been
good to the miner through the pre-
strike. He carried them all through
the strike without a murmur against
the coal miners or any one else. He
paid some of the miners house rent
and gas bills besides furnishing their
families with the necessities of life
He stands for the laborer and the
business man. He will Elevate
the citizenship of this county if no.
minated and elected. His two broth
ers served all through the late war
against Germany and were true SOL
diers. Andrew Stevens, if elevated
to the office of Sheriff of Barbour
county, pledges himself to all of the
citizens of Barbour county to give
them a fair and square and honest
deal all the way through. He fur
Their promises to establish night of
flee hours and will keep the Sheriff's
office open until eight o'clock. You
will make no mistak to work and
vote for him. adv.
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HOWARD PRICE.
Prosecuting Attorney
MEN AND WOMEN OF BARBOUR
COIIMrX. -saHNsNY

MEN AND WOMEN OF BARBOUR
COUNTY: AsE
I hereby announce that my name
will appear upon the Republican Bal
lot at the Primary Election to be held
9th day of May, 1924, as a candidate
for the office of Prosecuting Attor-
ney of this county
/ hope that by your votes may be-
come the nominee of the Republican
party for this office / have never
before asked the people of this coun-
ty to elect me to office, and if am
your choice from among the confess
tants for this office, and succeed in
election, shall earnestly and dill
gently devote my time and energy
to fulfilling the trust imposed in me
by the people of this county by exc
cutting the duties of this office to the
very best of my ability.
/ earnestly and sincerely ask that
you favor me by your support and in
fluence, TO (which assure you I will
not only feel personal pride, BIZ
and ever present responsibility of my
duty to to unity and state.
Very respectfully,
J. CORDER JENKINS
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-02-21
THE DATE OF
WASHINGTON'S
BIRTH

~ tell. Sometimes full of romance,
sometimes startling in their disclosures.
1t would seem that Washington's
birthday, observed for so many years
on February %, was a celebration
founded securely ON accurate historical
facts. Yet buried in the family Bible
of Washington's mother and written in
her own handwriting is an entry which
makes one pause with surprise There
she has clearly recorded the astounding
statement that George Washington
was born on February IL.
Certainly no one should know more
about this important event than Mrs.
Washington.
There it is in black and white in
her own handwriting:
George Washington, son to Au-
gustine and Mary, his wife, was
bore We 1.-the of February 1882,
about 10 in the morning, and was
baptised the Sd of April following.
Mr.. Beverley Whiting and Capt.
Christopher Brooks, godfathers,
and Mrs. Mildred Gregory, god
mother.
Family Bibles, especially in those
times, were the last word in accuracy,
indisputable.
By the latter part of the Sixteenth
century the calendar year had become
askew with the astronomical year. 1t
seemed important that REIMBURSEMENT
be made and Pope Gregory XIII, after
men of his time, decreed that in 1852
10 days should be dropped and ar
ranged what has since been called the
Gregorian calendar. The mandate of
the pope was followed that year by
Spain. Portugal, Italy and France, but
England would have none of it and
continued on the basis of the old cal
endar for another century and half
Difference of Eleven Days.
BY 1852 in England the discrepancy
had mounted up to II days, and the
disadvantages of two systems of dates
was causing great annoyance. 1t was
necessary to date letters going from
England or her colonies to France with
the days of both systems for instance.
February 11-22. SO at last to avoid all
this confusion England officially adopt
ed the Gregorian calendar and decreed
that II days be omitted in the year
1852 between September and Septem-
Der IA.
So for Washington, his birthday in
1853 and all succeeding years fell on
February %.
But there is another record which
throws light on what was probably the
first public recognition of his birthday.
This time the record is in his own
handwriting. While commander in
chief of the Continental armies, with
all his other responsibilities and duties,
Washington found time to keep exact
records of all his expenses. These ex-
pense accounts were several years ago
mace availabls by their transferal
from the Treasury department to the
library of congress where they were
placed with the great collection of
Washington's papers there.
In one Of W~shington's daily ex-
pense account books there is an entry,
under date of February o. 1878, which
reads:
Cash paid the 22nd Inst to Proc
tors band by the g. O... los.
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Election to be held May 81, 1924.
Your support solicited
TROY E. HARDMAN

To the Voters of Barbour County:
/ hereby announce my candidacy
for State Senate, Thirteenth District,
subject to tie will of the Republican
voters at the Primary election to be
held on May 9th, 1924.
If nominated and elected | pledge
myself to economy, revision of the
law creating the Public Service Com
mission and aid for the public schools
municipal and rural, by depletion
tax on coal, oil and gas.
E. D. BAKER,
Beverly w. Va
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For Assessor

hereby announce my candidacy
for Assessor of Barbour County on
the Republican ticket, subject to the
decision of the voters of Barbour
County at the Primary Election.
The matter of selection of depu-
ties will be announced at later date.
Your support and influence earnestly
solicited
HOWARD PRICE.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-02-21
EARN Fnp SALE

in Valley District, near the Concord
Church, known as the A. B. Wilmoth
farm. For further information adj
dress A. E., STALNAKER, 3O5 Clark
Building, CANTON, OHIO.
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Very respectfully,
]. CORDER JENKINS

l hereby announce as candidate
for Prosecuting Attorney of Barbour
County on the Republican ticket,
subject to the Primary Election to
be held on the 9th day of May, 1924.
Your support solicited.
RAY WILSON.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-02-21
For State Senate.

/ hereby announce my candadicy
for State Senator from the 18th Sem
atorial District subject to the will of
the Republican voters the Primary
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-02-21
ANNOUNCEMENTS
For Congressional District

For Congress- District
Editor Belington Progressive:
You are hereby authorized to an
nounce my candidacy for nomination
of the Congress, Second District,
subject to the action of the Republi-
can voters of said District, at the
Primary Election to be held in May,
1924.
E. BUNKER REYNOLDS
Keyser, Mineral County. w. Va.
January 8, 1924.
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NlrNt NltHI Ht 20 glt stt sr aH ate r q!
wAsHlNeToN's EXPENSE

Based on the expenses for
three months in 1889, Wash
ington figured his years out
lay at about $4,000. When
Washington became president
he was unwilling to receive
any money from the public
treasury beyond his actual ex-
penses. At the time his house
hold included secretary, an
assistant secretary, three aids
and eighteen servants, while
a livery of sixteen horses also
figured into the yearly cost.
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To the Voters and Citizens of Bar
bour County, w. Va.
l hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the Office of Sheriff of
Barbour County on the Republican
ticket subject to the coming Primary
Election and 1 wish to state that /
will make a clean and earnest fight
and will not spend cent in securing
the nomination, only such expenses
as may be voted on me by the County
Committee. If nominated and elect
ed / pledge myself to be servant of
the people of Barbour County, and
will act in the capacity of sheriff. I
will do my duty without fear and
without favor to all the citizens of
Barbour County.
will in the near future name my
deputies and office force so the peo-
pie will know where l stand. Your
vote and help is earnestly solicited.
| will name as my dupties Henry
Wilmoth, of Belington, of Valley Dis
trict, and Gorge D. Hines, of Meats
vile. Your vote and help is earnest
ly solicited.
ANDREW STEVENS
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Talbot the City Belngton, do hereby
certify list of Candidates and Tickets
Office date for the coming municipal election to
be Tuesday, March 9TH, 1924
GEO E. TALBOT City of Belington w Va
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hereby announce my candidacy
for the office Of Sheriff of Barbour
County, subject to the decision of the
Republican voters at the Primary
Election to be held the q day of May
1924.
If nominated and elected my deput-
les will be Mr.. V. E. George, of VAL
ley District and Mr.. A. M. STAINS
berry, of Pleasant District.
Earnestly soliciting your support
and influence, am
Yours truly
w. S. SIMON
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Entered as second-class matter,
June 10, 1912, at the post office at
Belington, W. Va, under tn. act of
March 8, 1879.
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For Sheriff.

hereby announce myself as can
didate for sheriff of Barbour County
on the republican ticket subject to
the Primary Election to be held on the
9th day of May, 1924.
Believing that the people of this
county have right to know whom
my deputies will, if nominated and
elected, am taking them into my con-
fidence, further announce that if
elected my Deputies will be Boyd
Viquesney of Barker District and
Dorsey Nestor of Cove District.
SHERMAN LINDSEY
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