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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-09-18
DIGMAN REUNION HELD
s1 SUNDAY

A large crowd gathered at the Dig
man Re- Union Sunday on Laurel Hill
A very pleasant day was spent by
the relatives who gathered from far
and near. The next meeting will be
held the first Sunday in September,
1925, near Montrose in the Wilmoth
Grove.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-09-18

Anyone wanting any secondhand
school books will please call at The
Progressive Office. Have about 100
books from Primers up, to close OUT
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-09-18


a prolonged judging from the num-
Der of indictments already brought
out. 1t is believed this will extend
into the regular term of October.
The grand jury reported this morn
ing and found number Of indict-
ments, they follow:
Felonies:
State VS.. Grant Watson.
State VS.. Grover Lutz
State VS.. James Weaver and Sarah
j. Grouse.
State VS.. William Kidwell and
Harry Reed.
State VS.. John Wyatt, Wolverton
Lantz and Harry Reed.
State VS.. John Wyatt and Stanley
Reed.
State VS.. James Faulkner, Gran
Caplinger and James Constable.
State VS. James Tyler.
State VS.. Roley Barnett.
State VS.. Clinton Parsons.
State VS.. Earl Male.
State vs.. Lester Champ, No. %
State vs.. Mike Natal and Mike Poll
State VS.. Lewis Harrah, Ward Lo-
gan, ALBERT Roger, Dellas Cross and
Homer Hill.
State VS.. Harry Glenn and Fred
Shinn.
State VS.. Lewis Harrah and Homer
Hill.
State VS.. Harry Glenn, Russell
Boner and Homer Hill.
State vs.. Darl Booth and Dellas
Cross.
State VS.. Darl Booth and Bub Fitz-
water. ftf
State VS.. Omar Conrad and Dayton
Carr, alias Howard Carr.
State VS.. Max Hoffman.
State VS.. John S. Rogers No. 1, 2, 5
Instantaneous:
State VS.. Mike Natal.
State VS.. Leonard erosion.
State VS.. Clayton Male No. l and q
State VS.. Guy erosion.
State VS.. Eulah Male No. ! and 2
State VS.. Hillary Shafer No. 20
State vs.. Harry Shafer No. and Q
State VS.. Briton Shafer.
State VS.. Simon A. Shafer No. 2
State VS.. Marion p. Shaw
State VS.. Emory Skidmore No. I,
2, 8, 4, 5, 6 and z.
State VS.. Eulah Male
State VS.. Jake Dalton.
State vs.. Roscoe Patrick and Flora
Keene.
State VS.. Roscoe Patrick.
State VS.. Flora Keene.
State VS.. Quar- Conrad and Dayton
Carr alias Howard Carr.
State VS.. Omar Conrad.
State VS.. James Weaver.
State vs.. Earl Delaney
State VS.. Frank Polling No. and 2
State VS.. Arnett Jenkins.
State vs.. Ralph Smith No. / and 2
State VS.. Guy Greynolds No. / and
2.
State VS.. Ed. England.
The rest of thie woaL will ha oon
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-09-18

LOST-From truck between Mea-
dowville and Philippi or Belington
gentleman's Knapp-Felt hat size z
3-8. Reward for return to this office.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-09-18

Miss Audra Gall of Mountain
view was in town today.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-09-18
SPECIAL TERM , OF
COURT CONVENES
lnCourt Room AT Philippi Many
Indictments Already Made. Ex-
ceeding Any Court for Many
Years.

The special term Of Circuit Court
started Monday, and promise to be
a prolonged judging from the num-
Der of indictments already brought
out. 1t is believed this will extend
into the regular term Of October.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-29
BANDITS CAPTURED AS
 THEY FLEE WITH LOOT
$112,OOO Robbery in New ark Is Frustrated
 This Morning

Newark, N. J., Aug. 29.--Checks totalling $112,00 which shortly after a. m. today were seized from two messengers of the Northward Ma tional bank at Broad and Orange streets by four armed bandits, were recovered within half an hour after the holdup by Kearny police.
 The bag in which George Morgan, "A, and Harry Spooner, IS, the bank messengers, were taking the checks to the Newark Clearing House was found in a Kearny street and taken to police headquarters.
 When the bandits sped away from the scene of the holdup in Lombardy street they were headed towards Kearny and 1t Is believed the plum der was discarded when it was dis covered to be of no value.
 Despite the presence of early crowds and of several pol ice on nearby corners, the four bandits, who police believe were It, tie more than youths. stopped the m essengers at the point of guns, seized the bag containing the checks and got away in a waiting automo- bile bearing a New York license.
 The messengers left the bank at g a. nl. taking the checks to the New ark branch of the clearing house.
 As they reached Lombardy street the bandits car drew Up to the curb; three men jumped out, cov- cred the messengers, seized the bag and escaped.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-29
FRATERNALISM PRAISED IN TALK
 BY COOLIDGE, WHO SEES IN IT
 STRONG SUPPORT TO GOVERNMENT

other things do not need to be done"
 Before we conclude that the times are altogether out of joint" he continued, that all our institu- tions have proven 8 failure, that we must have an entire new order of things, we ought to be certain sthat we have fully availed ourselves of the advantage of the observance of these simple, elemental, homely virtues. It will be time enough to experiment with proposed substi- tutes when these have been exhaust ed
 "It is not necessary to refer to the desirabilty or my general be- lief in the general prevalence of common sense."
 Without the moving spirit of fraternity, of common effort for common purpose, our government, economic and social organizations would at once disintegrate. When you minister to that spirit, when you stimulate 1t into greater activity, you provide greater security, larger resources ,and more harmonious life for all the people. It is the ex- pression of the spirit of common brotherhood which makes men ds- sirous to serve their own town, their own state and their own nation in every lawful and law-abiding way. It is the prime remedy for selfish ness.
 "A knowledge of these principles and these ideals is among the most precious of human possessions. They are of universal application. There are none so lacking in means, or so in position, that they are unable to avail themselves of these Sometimes l have thought that we do not place emphasis enough upon the homely virtues, or appreciate the common blessings of life. It is far from my purpose to criticize ambition. It is the chief handspring of achievement and progress.
 We Americans are constantly for the eagerness with which we seek wealth and power. I doubt if we are any more avari- eious and grasping than those of other nations, though admit we possess the enterprise which makes us more successful. I think it would be safe to say that those who have secured great wealth, or have risen to places of great power, would all agree that hey are no happier and no better than they were in their days ,f comparative poverty and ob-
New Britain herald., 1924-08-29
GIVES BRIDGE IN MOTHERS MEMORY B. X, HaWleV to Donate Struc'
 ture in North End Park DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT
Board Awards Work to William II. Hall Construction Co, For stT,000 New Drive, Bridge. Dam and spiilway Included in Layout.

Tn conjunction with the announce msnt of award of a contract for the development of Stanley Quarter park to the William II. Hall Con struetion Co. for si7.oOo. the board Of park commissioners announced today that B. A. Hawley, a member Of the board, will present the city with a stone bridge to be erected in the park in memory Of his mother, the late Mary A. Hawley.
 Commissioner Hawley notified the board of his desire to present the city with memorial at last nights session Of the board. The bridge will span the park lake.
 The donor has been a member of the park board for several years. He Is we'll versed in matters eon- corning the city parks and is one Of the commissioners who for several years past has appeared before the board of finance and taxation 10 ex- plain projects for which appropria- tions are sought. Mir. Hawley is of the American Hardware Corporation and general manager of the Russell & Erwin di- vision.
 In addition to the memorial bridge. the plans of the park board call for a new drive entering the park at Stanley street and Blake road, circling the enlarged lake. and leaving at Gaffney's bridge on Stan- lay street A timber bridge. dam and spillway will be constructed and stone entrances will be placed at either end of the drive.
 Bids Received
 The bids received on the work were as follows: William H. Hall Construction, Co.,, s47.o0o; American Machine 6s Equipment Co.,, s47,500: c. A. Bence, s4s,1os; Miller Broth CTS Construction Co. s4a,65o. Im- mick Co. s63.20o.
 The park board will ask for special meeting of the common council to be held next week and upon receiving the councils approval will begin opera tions on the park development.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-29
FLEET DAr COSGR0VE
 GIFTS ROBBER SUSPECT
Policeman Catches Youth Who Ran From Ly-
 ceum Theater

Leo Rssula of iss Beaver street. this city, was held under si,bee bonds charged with burglary when his case was continued until Mon day By Judge William HungeFtora in police court this morning 10 per- init further investigation Of the eir- cumstaness surrounding the ease. Regula was unable 10 furnish bail and Is held at the police station.
 He was arrested about midnight last night by patrolman Daniel Cos grove after the policeman chased him and another young man frem the Lyceum theater where he dis covered them. through Washington and Mrytle streets. and into the alley al POS Myrtle street. where he found Regula hiding between building and c stairway. The other man made his escape.
 cosgrove told the court that he was trying the doors of the theater when he heard someone running in- side the lobby. He ran around the building just in time to see two young men come out door leading to the fire escape on the west side of the building and start running through Washington place. He pur- sued them and succeeded in catch ing Regula.
 An investigation at the theater af- ter the arrest resulted in the finding of a screw driver and a flashlight. Marks made by the screw driver were found on one of the doors lead ing into the theater and on the doors of a candy case in the lobby.
 Regula testified that he arrived In the city late last night and went into a West Main street poolroom. Coming out, he met stranger who asked him for match and started a conversation with him. Telling his new found acquaintance that he had just arrived in the city and was hungry and penniless he alleges that the other man told him that he knew where there was door open and they could get something to eat. He said that the other young man went up an alley nearby and soon after called to him to go up. They went in the door from which the police man saw them leave and his friend started to open the candy ease which was locked, telling him to watch and see if anybody was coming He claimed that he had never seen the screw driver or flashlight before court this morning.
 Traffic Policeman Hanford Dart was called to the stand by Assistant Prosecutor William A. Greenstejn and testified that he had seen Re- gula with another young man yes- terday afternoon at the corner of Main and Chestnut streets. The tes- timony was to refute the testimony of Regula that he arrived in the city late last night
 Policeman Thomas Dolan later today arrested Gilbert Sullivan of Gilbert street as the alleged accom- plice of Regula. The latter first gave his name as John Yaksima and his address at 173 Maple street. Trenton, N. J. Detective Sergeant McCue telephoned to Trenton and exploded his fake identity.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-29
M. [. SWEETS ESTATE
 VALUED AT $I06,323
Greater Part of Invest ments Is Placed in
 Stocks and Bonds

The late Motor c. Swift's estate of s1O6,32S.22 was invested almost entirely in stocks and bonds, the re- port of Appraisers William l.. Hatch and Stanley R. Eddy, filed this aft ernoon in probate court indicates.
 The itemized inventory follows: Forest street real estate. S1s,000; Fort Dodge. Des Moines and South- ern R. R. bonds, s1,9S2.33. s1.- 591.67: Illinois Power X Light bonds s1,995.67; Ohio State Telephone, s2,- SS7.50, interest s65; Southern Utili- ties company, s1,932: Acheson R. R. Light & Power Co.,, ss3475; Co., lumbus, Delaware and Marion R. R bonds, S1,703.3S: eFderal Light and Traction Co. bonds, s2,077.33; gov ernment of the French Republic bonds. s99s.75, interest SITS; Liberty bonds, s51.o2. s613.4S, s407.40; 200 shares American Hard ware. s12,600; 40 shares City Realty Co. s1,000: so shares Colt Manu- featuring Co.,, s1,410; 10 shares El- mira Light. s925; o5 shares Equit- able Trust Co. of New York, s5,- 312.50; 15o shares Federal Light & Traction Co., s11.925; two shares Federal Light & Traction Go. pre- ferred. s149: script of Federal Light & Traction Co.,. $50; 30 shares Fort Dodge. Des Moines and South ern R. R, s2,400: 10 shares Hous- ton Gas s925; 50 shares New Brit ain Machine. s4.2o0; 25 shares New Britain Trust Go. s4,6s25o; 20 shares PeninsuIar Telephone Co. s1.s70: 25 shares Providence Gas Go, s1.5S7.50; 40 shares Scovill Manufacturing O., ss,24o; 5 shares Shuttle Meadow club. $50; 100 shares Stanley Works. s10.9s6; de- mand note. s69s; bank deposits. s1,- 230.75: cheeks. s52.5o. s6, SITS. ss5, s8; coupons. s7O, $50. $40, s25. To- tai, s1gs.32s22.
 The inventory of Ellen c. Finch 1 was filed. showing an estate of sS.- l sss.s2, represented chiefly in mort gage loans and bank deposits. The | estate of Florence Parsons has been | appraised at s1.125.s5.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-29
PUTNAM BANK PROBE
National Bank Examiner to Forward His Report to Comptroller At Washington Tonight.

Putnam, Aug. 2s. - William T. Carolyn, national bank examiner in charge of the examination at the First National bank of Putnam whose cashier, c. Harold Gilpatric, former state treasurer, attempted suicide just prior to disclosure of a shortage In his accounts, finished his labors at the bank today and returned to Boston. It is stated that he will write his final report of the condition of the institution, which 1t is expected will be forward ed to the comptroller of the cur rency tonight.
 While neither Examiner Carolyn nor Receiver George NJ. Coffin of New Haven, would reveal any in- formation as to the condition of the bank 1t was learned today on re- liable authority that the shortage in rhe accounts of the cashier would exceed s300,o00. It has been pTeVi- ously made known that the shortage would reach at least s262. 1000. It is stated however that among the listed liabilities are many which in the course of time may he turned into assets by recovery on unse- cured loans or other means at the disposal of the receiver thus ma terially reducing the total shortage revealed.
 Y vas further learned today that the dsfalcations at the bank had ex- tended over period of tTo and one-half years.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-29
DROWNED AT SEA
Former Mystic, Conn, Man Swept Overheard From Liner Going From Jacksonville To Boston,

New London, Aug. 29.-Believed to have been swept overheard by a wave, George N. Alexander, 47, of Jersey City, N. J., formerly of AIys- tic was lost at sea from the deck of the Clyde liner Oneida, bound from Jacksonville to Boston Sunday, it became known here today, follow ing visit with his family at Gro ton, Long Point by Captain Lodo- wick F. Packer. master of the Oneida and brother .in-law of the victim.
 The ship arrived in Boston several hours late Wednesday, after a pro- tracted search for the body off Cape Hatteras. Alexander was last seen by Captain Packer when they took dinner together about noon, Sunday. A half hour later alarm was sound ed for fire drill and the watchman who was off duty failed to respond.
 A search of the ship revealed no trace of the man and the liner turned about into its wake and for miles searched the disturbed waters for the body. but without avail.
 The time of the fatality was when the mammoth hurricane at sea was in its early stages.
New Britain herald., 1924-08-29
Governor Smith And Mayor Hylan Send Welcoming Words Via Air Aviator Circles Over Berengaria Dur ing Ceremony.
H. R. H., as He Prepares to Debark, Holds I'm. promptu Reception to Masonic Members Among Passengers

Mitchell Field. Y. T.. Aug. 2a.-- Major William \. Hensley. Jr, left Mitchell Field in an airplane at one o'clock today to meet the steamship Berengaria and send by radio from the plane to the ship official mes saees of greeting to the Prince of Wales from Governor Smith and Mayor Hylan.
 The army plane is to circle above the steamer as Major Hensley reads the welcoming messages into a hroadcasting apparatus installed in the cockpit. The Prince is to "listen in" from his suite on the Berengaria as the liner comes up the bay.
 Lieutenant NJ. L. Elliott piloted the plane which left Mitchell Field when word was received that the Berengaria had passed Fire Island.
 Governors Message. z The Governors message said:
 T have the honor to express the greetings and extend warm, friendly welcome in behalf of the people of the state of New York on the occasion of the arrival of your royal highness in our harbor. This greeting is sent you through the courtsey of the United States army air service, one of whose airplanes is circling over your vessel"
New Britain herald., 1924-08-29
25 SENTENCED TO
 DEATH IN RUSSIA
Officers ol CzariSt Army Con-
 Victed Of Revolutionary Acts
40 OTHERS ARE IMPRISONED
Were Found Guilty of Carrying on Counter er-Revolutionary Activities in Kuban Proyince-Gencral Say tnkoR Also Sentenced to Die.
.y The Aesoeiated Press.

By The Associated Press
 Moscow, Aug. 2e.-A trial on charges of counter-revolutiona &C., ttvities among the Cossack popula- tion of the Kuban province has end ed before the criminal court of the kuban district, sitting at Armavir, with the sentencing to death of 25 officers of the Czarist army, the sentencing to various terms of impri- sonment, of 40 other accused persons and the acquital of five persons.
 Officers Sentenced.
 Those sentenced to death included Colonel Orloff, Colonel Nazaroff, Colonel Kaslinin and a number of Cossack officers.
 The prosecution. charging that Colonel Orloff and the 69 others &C., cused persons, 8. number of them civilians, had carried out counter revolutionary activities, alleged that they had returned in 1923 from Con- stantinople and Paris on behalf of various anti-Bolshevik organizations in order to organize uprisings against the Soviet government. It was charged that they blew up rail- way stations, robbed the population and killed a number of communists.
 Sayinoff Repents.
 The trial and conviction of Gen. eral Boris Savinoff constituted prob- ably the most dramatic case that has come before the revolutionary war tribunal Savinoff, former military governor of Petrograd and assistant minister of war in the Kerensky cabinet. was sentenced to death on a multitude of charges growing out of his seven years struggle against the Soviet regime. A stay of execu- tion was ordered. however, to allow an appeal for pardon to the execu- tive committee, as Savinoff acknowl- edged his guilt and expressed de- sire to support the Soviet.
 The case was regarded by the gov- ernment as important to it's safety and prestige. The courtroom was packed with members of the gov- ernment the central committee of the communist party, the war coun- cil and the most active members of the Soviet political administration, Acting Premier Kameneff, Premier Eliava of the Transcaucasian repub- lie.
 Savinoff, himself a revolutionary, organized the assa sassination of Prime Minister Plehve and Grand Duke Sergius which gave the first signal
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New Britain herald., 1924-08-29
"rr1HSZAG 1, ACCEPTS DAWES PLAE ''''' 'ps %!S';Ss:: ;%SS:H LSZS, AFTER DEAL WITH
 S7RESEm.lM FIELD PARTIAL AID
I5,00O MEMBERS GOAL
 OF LEGION OFFICIALS
Reports Made to Conven. ton Today-Edwards
 a Guest Tomorrow

forrington. Aug 2s,-The AmsFi, can Legion convention for the de, pertinent Of Connecticut entered in- to it's second day here today by lis. tening 10 reports of convention committees and the state officers oi the organization.
 State Commander F. ?. Arm. strong of Waterbury in his report declared that the Legion's stand on adjusted compensation had been Nndicated by the passage of the bonus measure by congress. He said he was opposed to a state bonus but approved of the use Of the state fund that has been set aside for the benefit Of disabled and needy veterans. Hc commended the various posts for their work in the membership campaign.
 c. A. Parsons of Waterbury. state adjutant of the Legion. said that the goal of the Legion in connecti- cut was 1S,oo0 members. The pres ent membership of the organization Is 7,s2o an increase of 2,s20 since the last convention which was held in New Britain.
 Treasurer c. c. Scarborough Of Hartford reported receipts for the year as s23,36a.49 and expenditures as s20,9S2,2s leaving a balangce on hand August 27 of s2,4S7.21. From the state fund for disabled and needy veterans there was expended s1Ss,747S3 between September 15, 1923 and August 27. 1924. aid being given in 1,116 cases, the average ex- penditure per case being s124.S2.
 Major Gen. Clarence R. Edwards, commander of the heroic 26th d. vision. will be here tomorrow. Definite information to this effect was received last night by the Le- zion convention officials. He will leave Boston early in the day, ar irving in Hartford at noon, where he will be met by delegation from Torrington. He will review the an- nual parade of the Legion together with Brig. Generals Sanford H. Wadhams, George M. Cole and Maurice B. Payne.
 At least seven and possibly eight afrplanes will fly over Torrington during the closing session of the convention tomorrow. Three United States army planes are coming from Nfineola field, two National Guard planes from Hartford and two com- mercial planes. one from Naugatuck and one from Hartford. The eighth plane will be privately owned plane, probably from Naugatuck and 1t is from this that a young man is to make parachute jump during the afternoon.
 National Commander John R. Quinn will be here to attend the convention session tomorrow and will make an address.
 Among the resolutions adopted to- day was one endorsing the plan for
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New Britain herald., 1924-08-29
TENN SAYS DAVIS
 WILL NEED PRAYERS
Congressman Wayes Sarcastic
 at Dinner Of Crocodile Club
REPLIES TO NOBLE E. PIERCE
Members Unanimously Note lo Con tinue Organization and Annual
 outing--About 250 Present When Roast sheep is Brought on Table.
(srseial ta the Hsfala.l


 Bristol. Aug, ?a,-"Ged knows that John W, Davis needs praying for. if he is to get by in the next election" declared Congressman F. Hart Fem st the 18th annual din- ner Of the Crocodile club yesterday afternoon at Lake compounee, in re- sponse to a statement by former Sem ator Noble F, Pierce Of this city that MT. Pierce was praying for Mir. Davis, The congressman said that he would rather be at Lake Com bounce than in historic Washington, but said it in reference 10 the sheep barbecue dinners as compared 10 the epicurean treats Qf the national cap ital. He asserted that many hap py times were llis lot in his home state with which none of the attrac- tions of other commonwealths could compare. He announced that this was his first appearance as q Croco- dile and that If he were voted into membership. he would gladly pay lis dues for life. Needless 10 say. he was voted in.
 40 Years Aco-And Today.
 Declaring that the gathering of the club last year was illegal. be- cause he was absent, Former Senator Pierce kept the members in a hap py vein through his mirthprovoking remarks. He said that in the papers he saw that Rev. Jason Noble Pierce was praying for Coolidge. Needless to say he was praying for Davis. In speaking Of present day disadvan- tages, MT. Pierce said that 40 years ago, members were protesting over the quality of American beer and today they would be very glad to get 1t. They didn't know when they were well off. He said that he was
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