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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-03-27
ONE WOMAN'S WAY

Attention is being called by Wash
ington newspaper to Mrs. Mangus
Johnson, wife of the Minnesota SEN
ator, who has declined to mount the
"social ladder3 now that she has
reached the Capital City to make her
home. They call attention to the
fact that Mrs. Johnson has said she
probably wouldn't have any time to
fritter away on clubs, receptions,
bridge parties and politics and in
turning her back on them she said
she "just wanted to live her own
life" She says it ought not be be-
low the dignity of senator's wife
to do her own washing, sewing and
cooking. / shall look after those
things here" she says, "just as ! did
back in Minnesota. There is no rea-
son why 1 should not occupy myself
usefully here, just as did on the
farm"
Sensible words from sensible
woman, ana WOIbu remembering.
There are SO many people who have
made the saying Give your own life"
mean all sorts of foolishness, loose
ness and nonsene, that it is refresh
ing to run across one who puts a
sensible meaning on the old saying.
There is no doubt but social fool
ishness does much to keep good
men out of our high political offices.
There is more than one man around
Belington who would make good at
either our state or national capitals
but who wouldn't think Of seeking
the place on account of the social
customs and expensive frills his wife
and family would be subjected to.
Such things have ruined more than
one good statesman and discourage
ed more than one man who wanted
to do something for his country. So
regardless of what kind of states
man Mangus Johnson makes, if he
fails ne can't say he lacked the back
ing of se~TiHle wife, woman who
does not Ter homework degrad-
inc when ormed by the wife Of
public Official.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-03-27
The Belington Progressive
America First Justice to All
IS PEOPLES PAPER IA
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
Iy and fearlessly to the public service
in the interests of the masses of the
people.
1t must always combat evil and in
justice.
Ii must always fight for progress
and reform.
1t must never tolerate corruptions
1t must be in sympathy with the
ee0r and unfortunate.
For Belington it must always
stand with the unselish devotion, for
the achievement of the finest ideals,
Of every high purpose, of every en-
terprise,- of every step in the march
Of progress:
1t must stand for good govern
ment, freedom, equality, the public
welfare, civic and true patriotism
and undying love of country.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-03-27
MCCOY. WAS TRICkIEST
OF LARGER FIGHTERS
Adept at Getting Other Fellows
Nerve in Ring.

Kid Mccoy was one of the trickiest
of the larger fighting men. Wasn't
anything in the art of getting the
other fellows nerve that Mccoy
failed to employ when a fight was on.
Those who remember his Comeback
the night he met big Jim Stewart
in Philadelphia-will never forget
how the bout began.
In the first place, Mccoy made GER
tain that he would be the first to en-
ter the ring. Once In there he went
into the first corner that came to
hand and sat huddled in his bath
robe talking to imaginary friends
around the ring
When Stewart entered he noticed
that Mccoy had not turned to greet
him, SO he stalked across the can.
vas and held out his hand. Mccoy
kept on talking to the mythical
cronies. Finally Stewart reached
down and touched Mccoy on the
shoulder with the meek remark
Here / am, Mister Mccoy" Mister
Mccoy looked over one shoulder, ig-
nored the hand and said, "Oh, hello,
boy!" and then turned away.
He figured that the action would
either enrage or intimidate Stewart.
While waiting in the center for in
structions, Mccoy deliberately stepped
on Stewards corns. The referee gave
his version Of one-hand free hitting.
Mccoy reached up like q flash and
jerking Stewards head down with a
grip about the neck, remarked: Does
this constitute one-hand holding p,
BY this time poor Stewards nerves
were so badly shattered that Mccoy
had no difficulty in whipping him in a
limited bout.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-03-27
Prosecuting Attorney
MEN AND WOMEN OF BARBOUR


MEN AND WOMEN OF BARBOUR
COUNTY:
| 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 candidate
for the Office of Prosecuting Attor-
ney of this county.
I nope 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.
I earnestly and sincerely ask that
you favor me by your support and in
fuence, TO (which / assure you I will
not only feel a personal pride, bp
and ever present responsibility of my
duty to the county and state.
Very respectfully,
j. CORDER JENKINS
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-03-27
ANNOUNCEMENTS
For U. S. Senator

hereby announce myself as can
sidate for the nomination of United
States Senator, subject to the Repub-
lean Primaries, to be held May 81,
1924. I shall solicit the suffrage of
the people as a member of the Re-
publican party. If nominated and
elected, shall represent West Vir-
ginia and protect the rights of its
citizens, irrespective of their party
aflliatinos. shall stand only for
those measures which will advance
West Virginia and make America a
better place in which to live.
GUY D. GOFF.
harrisburg, w. Va.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-03-27

The farmer can do a great deal
better by trading with his home mer-
chant, as he will find prices are US
ually lower at home where he doesn't
have to pay freight and send his
money in advance-but the mail or
der houses have hammered awav at
him and are selling thousands of
people on the strength Of advertis-
ing their wares by catalogue and
mail order publications. Here in
Belington we may imagine that the
money taken out of the communi-
ity by these houses is small, but in
the course of year it will run into
hundreds of dollars. Our home mer-
chant have it in their power to
choke off most of this trade, if they
would but realize it.
Big mail-order houses are ever
lastingly advertising. They pick
communities in which the local mer-
chants do not advertise as literally
as good business warrants land they
food those communities with cata-
logues. They 60 on the theory that
every day is lost that does not car
Nv with it extensive advertising. And
as result they are cleaning up,
every year, millions of dollars that
should go into the cash drawers Of
merchants.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-03-27

our boys to spill their blood for the
sake of Wall Street money. France
can never pay her debts already
made. But it is quite likely that the
Splitting of American blood" will
never again be made on French soil,
SO the money interests had better
take warning and keep their money
within the bounds of the U. S. A.
Congress should wake up and make
vigorous protest against such dan
gerous proceedings.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-03-27
THE FARMERS COMEBACK

That the farmer has staged real
comeback in spite Of conditions that
we're aginst him is indicated by the
report Of two big Chicago mail
order houses which secure nineteen
tbs Of their business from the farms
and smaller town of the country.
Sears, Roebuck & Co. lost heavily
in 122, but in 1928, according to their
annual report, they made several
millions, Montgomery, Ward & Co.
give their net earnings for 1923 as
81, 702.625.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-03-27
For Assessor

I 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.
My deputies 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.
Your support and influence earnestly
solicited.
HOWARD PRICE.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-03-27
For House Of Delegates

l hereby announce myself candi-
date for nomination for House of
Delegates, on the Republican ticket,
subject to primary election May 27th
1924. If nominated and elected I
will advocate the following: Lower
license fees for automobiles, Taxi
and Buss Lines. All license fees to
be used on District roads in which
car is owned Minimum term of
schools in Rural Districts six months
leaving it to the vote of District to
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-03-27

For Congressional 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 RepuNi-
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.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-03-27
|. F. RIGHT

I hereby announce myself a Can
didate for Justice Of The Peace in
Valley District subject to The Re
publican Primary to be held May
9th. 1924.
wish to thank the citizens Of
Valley District fer their confidence
in me IN the past, and il I am nom
mated and elected again I VIII con
tinue to do my bst 70 serve you to
the best of my ability ask your
vote and influence.
ctTuTnrsCS3-
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-03-27
To the Voters of Barbour County:

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 I 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.
f. D. BAKER,
Beverly w. Va
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-03-27
WADE H. MOORE

| hereby announce myself can
didate for Constable for Valley Dis
trict subject to the Republican pri-
mary to be held May 9th, 1924.
This is the first time / have offer
ed for any public Office, and it is
made at the solicitation of my friends
/ solicit the vote and influence of all
our citizens.
(Rev.) JAS. M. CHAMP
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-03-27
THE CLOUDS OF DANGER RISE

-. P Morgan & Co. have formed
a syndicte Of local bankers to ex-
tend private credit of not less than
$l00,000,00o to the French Govern
ment
Official announcement of the loan
has been withheld and the bankers
interested have not as yet made
known the terms It is known, how
ever, that negotiations have been
conducted for several days, and it
is understood that the loan is to be
made on the guarantee Of the French
Government and win be in the form
Of sixty or ninety day paper. -Ex-
change Of March 10, 1924
A mighty good start again for
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-03-27

make it longer if they wish. McGuf-
fy's Readers and Rays Arithmetics
or similar books. Better treatment
for our soldier boys. A fuller de-
cleration will appear later. If you
approve the above, solicit your sup
port.
Yours for Harmony and Success
w. A.. STREET
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-03-27
For County Commissioner

You are hereby authorized to an
nounce my candidacy for nomination
for member of County Court, subject
to the will Of the Republican voters
of Barbour county at the Primary
Election to be held May 27, 1924
Your support and influence solicit
ed. WILLIE THORN.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-03-27
For Sheriff.

l 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 il
elected my Deputies will be BOYD
Viquesney Of Barker District and
Dorsey Nestor of Cove District.
SHERMAN LINDSEY
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-03-27
Halls Catarrh Medicine

Those who are in run down eondi-
ton will notice that Catarrh bothers
them much more than when they are in
good health. This fact proves that while
Catarrh is local disease, it is greatly
influenced by constitutional conditions
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE con-
sists of an Ointment which Quickly
Relieves by local application, and the
Internal Medicine, Tonic. which assists
IN improving the General Health
sold by druggists for over 40 Years.
+. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-03-27
For Member Board of Education

We are authorized to announce
Sherman Bennett for member of
Board of Education of Barker Dis
trict, subject to Democratic Primary
to be held May 9th, 1924, and SOL
icits the vote and influence of every
voter
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-03-27

| 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, 1924-03-27
For Justice of Peace

hereby announce myself as a
candidate on the Republican ticket
for Justice of Peace, in Barker Dis
trict, Barbour County, subject to the
Primary Election on May 9th, 1924
Your support and influence solicit
cd
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-03-27

| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Prosecuting Attorney on
the Republican ticket, subject to the
primary election to be held the 27th
day of May, 1924. Your support and
influence solicited.
DAYTON R. STEMPLE
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-03-27
For State Senate.

I hereby announce my candadicy
for State Senator from the 18th Sem
atorial District subject to the will of
the Republican voters the Primary
Election to be held May 27, 1924.
Your support solicited
TROY E. HARDMAN
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-03-27

/ 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 81 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
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-03-27
L. A. SIMPSON

I hereby ANNOUNCE myself q candi-
date for Justice of Peace of Valley
District, Barbour County, on the
Democratic ticket, subject to the will
of the voters in the Primary, May n,
1924 j. w. MONAHAN.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-03-27

/ hereby announce myself for Con-
stable of Valley District, Barbour
County, on the Republican ticket,
subject to the will of the voters of
said district at the Primary Election
May 9th, 1924.
JOHN CATHELL
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-03-27

To the Voters and Citizens of Bar
bour County, W. Va.
I 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 l 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. III nominated and elect
ed pledge myself to be d servant Of
the people OF Barbour County, and
will act in the capacity If a sheriff. I
win 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 win know where I stand. Your
vote and help is earnestly solicited.
I viii 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
~ solicited.
ANDREW STEVENS
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-03-27
M. L. HALLER

i hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the nomination Of JUS
tice of the Peace for Barker District,
subject 70 the Republican Primary to
be held on May 9th, 1924. Your
suffrage solicited.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-03-27
For Constable

I hereby announce myself as a
candidate for constable of Barker
District, Barbour County, on the Re
publican ticket, subject to the Pri-
mary Election to be held on May 9th
Your support and influence solicit
ed.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-03-27
JOHN R. RAMSEY.

l hereby announce myself as can
didate for the nomination of Con-
stable for Barker District subject to
the Republican Primary to be held
May the 27 1924 Your suffrage
solicited.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-03-27

WE WANT AN ENERGETIC
MAN OR WOMAN TO ACT AS
OUR SPECIAL REPRESENTA-
TIVE IN BELINGTON AND VIC
NIFTY. OUR LINE Is STRONGEST
AND MOST COMPLETE ON THE
MARKET AND OFFERS ExcETT
ENT OPPORTUNITY FOR PER
M INCOME. Address, PURE
SILK HOSIERY MILLS, P q. Bax
S9S, CHARLESTON, WEST VA.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-03-27

Aipheus Moore is in town today on
business.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-03-27

Entered as second-class matter,
June 10, 1912, at the post office at
Belington, W. Va, under the act of
March 8, 1879.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-03-27

We will not be responsible for the
views { our correspondents.
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HOWARD PRICE.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-03-27

6larksburg, w. Va.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-03-27

ANDREW STEVENS
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-03-27

(Rev.) JAS. M. CHAMP
, 1924-03-11
8,994,7O2 824
THAGE.

Springs andlGards supplied.
Also Lenses in Compound and Plano Cv-
finders, BifocaIs and SphericaIs, ground
by us here to help the most complicated
eye trouble.
Let US demonstrate to you the process
of cutting and grinding Lenses.
, 1924-03-11
AXEL HOIST.

to 4 Z. m. daily. Clients are requested to
book their appointment or consult at once.
Clients at Fraderiksted may look for
us toward the middle of the month.
A large stock of Frames and Mounts
in ZyIonite Shell, aluminium, Gold and
Gold Filled. Screws, Temple Pieces.
, 1924-03-11

ut is hereby brought to pu5Ilc no.
H. tee that, in accordance with the
Revenue Act of 1921, is applied 10
the Virgin Islands by Act Of IL
July, 1921, income tax returns for
the calendar year 1923 are required
to be flee before March Is, 1924.
The necessary forms may be ob-
tanned from the Daspatching Secre-
tary, Government Building, Chris
tiansted, 1t. CIoiX, where inforna-
ton may also be obtained as to
proper method of preparation OF
forms.
Government of the Virgin Islands
of the U. S., St. C-oiX, 5 February,
1924.
r. E. BARRETT,
Desp0tcbiag Secretary.
The Washington times., 1924-10-08
Legal Notice
y. H. stephen, .na s.nes 9: wines, !

F. H. stephens and James c. wilkes,
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE
! DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. holding .
land for the extension Of Upshur street,
between Arkansas avenue and 18th
street. in the District Of Columbia. Dis.
ORDER OF PURLIcAT1oN. Notice i
hereby given, that the Commissioners
of the District OF Columbia pursuant
to a certain provision of the Act OF
Congress e;o, approved March !. lsls. en-
for the expenses Of the government Of
the District Of Columbia. for the fiscal
year ending June thirtleth. nineteen
hundred and fourteen en-, and for a otnsf
to open, extend or widen any street,
avenue. road or highway to conform
with the plan Of the permanent system
of highways in that portion Of the Dis
trict of Columbia outside OF the cities
Of Washington and Georgetown adopted
under the Act Of Congress approved
March 2, 1898. as amended by the Act
Of CONGRESS approved June 2s. 1888. By
subchapter one Of chapter fifteen OF
the Code Of Law of the District If
Columbia), have filed a petition IN this
court praying the condemnation % the
land necessary for the extension Of
Upshur street, between Arkansas ave-
nue. and 18th street, in the District Of
Columbia, as shown on map or plat
filed with the said petition. a. part
thereof, and praying also that this
court empanel jury in accordance with
the law provided for IN such cases to
assess the damages each owner Of land
to be taken may sustain by reason OF
the said extension of Upshur street, be-
tween Arka nRas avenue and 18th street,
in the District of Columbia, and the
condemnation Of the land necessary for
the purposes thereof. and to assess as
RuANt ~ AOakNU
amount of said damages. including the
expenses of these proceedings upon any
lands which the jury may find will be
benefited, az provided. for in and by
by the Court. this sth day Of October,
1924, ORDERED That all persons hav-
ing any interest in these proceedings,
be and they are hereby warned and
or before the 9Th day OF November,
1924, at 1000 o'clock. A. M, and con-
tinue in attendance until the court shall
have made ita final order ratifying ar
confirming the award OF damages and
the assessment Of benefits of the jury
to be empaneled and sworn herein; and
It ID further ORDERED, That copy
Of this notice and order be published
twice q week for two successive weeks
in the Washington Evening Star, the
Washington Times and the washington
Post. newspapers published in the said
District, commencing at least twenty
vember, 1924 1t Is further ordered,
That a copy OF this notice and order
be served by the United States marshal,
or his deputies, upon each of the own
ers Of the fee of the land to be con-
demned herein as may be found by the
said marshal or his deputies, within
the District Of Columbia, and upon the
tenants and occupants OF the same, be-
fore the said eth day OF November.
1924. BY the Court: WENDELL p.
STAFFORD. Justice. A true copy--TeGt:
p. CUNNINGHAM, Assistant Clerk.
eseaD.