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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-09-24
FAMOUS ARTISTS TO
COME TO CLARkSBURG

Will Rogers, Americas greatest
humorist, and the De Reszke Singers,
Victor artists, have been booked for
an appearance at the Carmichael
auditorium in Clarksburg on Deeem-
Der 10. The concert is to be under the
auspices of the Clarksburg Press
Club, an organization of newspaper
men with special committee consist
inf of Ray w. Garvis, Wilbur Nj.
Swiger and H. G. Rhawn in charge
of the arrangements.
Mr.. Rogers, who was born on a
ranch in Oklahoma, has been star of
the Ziegfeld Follies at the New Am
sterdam theatre in New York the
last eight years. His penetrating
flashes of genius and his lightning
humor have won for him the sobri-
quet of "The Prince of Entertainers. !"
The De Reszke Singers were coach
ed by the great Jean De Reszke him
self, one of the greatest and most
Observation-Disclosures VI tedSHcfS. BECAUSE
he believed them to be the finest of
musicians he permitted them to use
his name. They are all Americans
and their selections give reference to
the works of American composers.
The coming to Clarksburg Of Mr..
Rogers and the singers is expected
to be an important event in entertain
ment circles The comedian is max
in a brief tour of the eastern part Of
the country, following the opening Of
the road season Of The Follies, and
his stop at Clarksburg is the only
one in this section, the only close en-
gagements being Pittsburgh, Wheel
ing and Cincinnati
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-09-24
THE BARBOUR COUNTY COURT

The Legislature of 1925. enacted a
law authorizing Barbour County to
change the form Of her County Court
This question will be submitted to the
voters of the County at the election
of 1926. for approval or rejection. At
the same time you will elect members
Of this new Court, that will consist Of
one from each magisterial District
each District electing one member,
except in districts which have mem
bers whose term of office has not ex-
PRED. If the proposed act Is approved
by majority vote, the new Court
will go into office January the first
1927.
The term of office for the New
Court, will be four years, instead of
six as at present. Except the first set
of members; one half will be elected
every two years. At the general elect
ion of 1926 one half of them will be
elected for four years and the other
UI16 nail Will DC tltCItu lOT LWO ytdIS.
The long term members will be chos-
en- by lot.
This kind of a court is not an ex-
pertinent; it has been in use in Tucker
and Preston counties for some time.
The delegates from those Counties
said it worked very satisfactory.
The adoption or rejection of the
Act, will be voted on by the entire
County, while the members will be
elected by the various Districts.
1t will now be up to the District to
see to it that they nominate their
best men for this important position.
| had a hard fight to get this
through the House Of Delegates and
am anxious to see it given a fair
trial. There will be opposition to this
measure for it is impossible for all
of US to see alike. Study this ques-
ton thoroughly; talk it over with your
friends and vote as seems best to you
Yours truly,
w. A. STREET
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-09-24
SOUTHERN INVENTORS

The following patents were issued
last week to Southern Inventors:
KY.-Edward Bowers, Paducah'
Vehicle cushion. Joe B, Bradshaw
Stanford; Scythe fastener Robert + !
Comstock, Louisville; Batter pump
(sold).
TENN.-Connie F. Ballard, Chat
tanooga; Signal system for vehicles
William D. Edwards, Memphis; Me
chanical movement. (sold) William
B. Glissos, Rutharford; Musical nota-
ton.
". VA. Eugene P. Burns, Hunt
ington: Electrode holder. (sold)
William B. Gibson, Rutharford; Must
cal notation.
Any of our subscribers or readers
may obtain complete copy. of any OF
the above patents, including the draw
ings, by sending ten cents, the actual
cost, to our correspondents, D. Swift
& Co., Patent Attorneys, Washington
D. c.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-09-24
CITY WILL SOON TAKE TITLE TO
LIGHT AND WATER PLANTS

The City of Belington has not yet
received the title to the plants Of
the Consumers Heat, Light, Water
& Power Company, but the date is
set for October 1st, by F. E. Taliman,
Commissioner for the filing of debts
and demands against said corporation
and when that is completed, the court
will order that the City take clear
title free from all debts and encum-
berances. This delay is the cause for
the little improvements already by
the city After this legal procedure
work will be started to make per-
manent extensions and Improvements
in the water and light departments.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-09-24

I,AKEHURST, N. j., Sept. Pa
failure of one or more girders orr
ward Of amidships caused the wreck
ing of the airship Shenandoah IN the
opinion OF Commander Sidney NJ
Kraus Of the special investigation
board who testified today before the
naval court Of inquiry.
Basing his opinion upon a personal
observation Of the wreck and upon
such information about the disaster
as he could collect, he said this fail
,,re occurred simultaneously with, on
shortly after some very considerable
rotational oscillation Of the ship ~
the line souall near Ava, OHIO on
September 3.
This breaking resulted in the early
simultaneous failure of the frames
boldino the control car up under the
forward end of the ship, he said, add
ING that the control car then probably
swung by the after control WIRES
which SHARED off a number of frames
before it fell, carrying Lieut.. Com
mander Zachary Lansdowne anu
other officers and men to death.
Brittle Girders
Officers who salvaged the forward
and after wrecked sections testlfled
that the aluminium alloys OF which
the girders and beams were mace
,ras rouch more brittle near the sec
+ions which broke than in other sec
tions. They said there was no Wis
lille evidence that there had beer
consolidation or any erosion OF the
metal and they offered theory as
to the cause.
Commander Krauss, who observed
fhe construction of the Los Angeles
in Germany, for Is months, SAID tna'
in his examination of the wreckage ne
found no evidence of any defective
material or defective workmanship
He also said he did not believe any
of the helium gas cells had burst due
to interal pressure, adding that those
in the stern and bow, which necess-
Aarily wre subjected to the greates'
nressur were intact.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-09-24
BENNETT, BIBEY AND MOORE

The Bennett, Bibey and Moore Re-
union was very well attended at the
Junior Park last Sunday. Mr.. Rich
ard Bennett was the presiding officer
of the day ad we all know that Mr..
Bennett makes everything a success.
The Junior Band played beautiful
music which everyone enjoyed. The
speaking was exceptionally fine. 1t
is impossible in the limited space to
tell of each seperate talk, but every
one was worth listening to. All OF
the recitations but one were compos-
ed by Carrie Allender concerning the
different families and the girls who
recited them, rendered them Unusually
well. Miss Opal Bennett gave the
recitation-"Th Face on the Bar
Room Floor" in such manner that
shows she has talent for public speak
ing. The duet by the Misses HI. t
was very enjoyable and the solo BIZ
Mrs. E. A. Hunt carried folks sac'.
in memory to days of childhood 4
the dear old home The Junior and
Sugar Creek choirs rendered some
beautiful music. The Stringtown Choir
made the first blunder of its history,
but we think that was due to too
much dinner. The Basket Dinner was
one of the wonderful features of tie
day Every one ate all they could,
and then wished they could eat more.
1t was a wonderful reunion, and every
one had a good time.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-09-24
THE STATE PAYROLL

w. S. Johnson, State Treasurer, has
just issued list of monthly pay roll
in part for August. 1t is interesting
to note that lot of the States money
goes for labor. 1t is not so much OF
the $4,000 salaried men, as it is the
extra clerk hire. In the department
of education one whole page of the
Treasurer's pamphlet is devoted to
payments in that department, and is
ITO be continued next month.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-09-24
DEFECTIVE ORDERS
CAUSE WRECK
OF The Great Airship Shenandoah
Three Weeks Ago According To
Court OF Inquiry. -. -. =.

Following are outstanding a
ong the facts developed by in
gestigation of the naval court of
inquiry into the Shenandoah dis
aster:
The airship did not strike the
ground before breaking up.
She was not torn to pieces by
swirling storm winds.
There was no failure OF duty
among officers or men.
Two of the ships motors were
not working at the time OF the
wreck.
One engine was overheated ana
the ether had cracked cylinder
from which water was running.
There was an initiation OF ceils
before ship parted.
The girders near where break
occurred were more bittle than IN
other parts of ship.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-09-24
NOTICED

Our retail department will be plac-
ed strictly on a. cash basis October
1st, not one single thing will be let
out on charged account. All past
due accounts unpaid on that date will
be placed for collection.
We find that in justice to ourselves
and our customers whom we wish to
be our friends that the Cash Basis is
the one and only basis on which to
conduct business. We want you to
continue business with us and we
believe that this will be the best for
all concerned. Keep posted on orr
prices.
Yours truly,
THE THOMPSON COMPANY
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-09-24
CIVIC LEAGUE DUE SOCIAL

The annual Civic League Due Social
will be held in Gains Hall, Friday
evening October End, at eight o'clock.
This social is held for the purpose
of collecting the yearly dues. Every
work of our town, and should feel it
one should be interested in the civic
work of our town, and should feel it
their duty to join this organization,
which represents the highest aims in
Civic pride.
Bring your dues and enjoy the pro
gram and refreshments.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-09-24
THE PRICE REUNION

The Price Reunion was held this
year in the Belington Park, with a
large number of the kinfolks present.
Howard Price called the gathering 70
order, being chairman, and gave the
address of welcome. E. E. Price from
Elkins, Andrew Price Of WARRINGTON
were among the speakers. The Prices
from West Virginia and Ohio were
represented. The next meeting viii
be held nj 1926 in Belington.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-09-24
MIDLAND TRAIL OPENED

CHARLESTON, w. Va. Sept. 22-
Announcement Of the removal of all
long detours on the Midland Trail,
features the September report of the
State Road Commission, given out
for publication today. BY using the
old road at two places, for 5000 feet
and three miles, respectively, the Mid
land Trail IS now open all the way
fro mthe Kentucky line at Kenoxa to
White Sulphur, a distance of ITO
miles. Construction making possible
the elimination Of the detour between
Ravenseye and Rainelle, and the one.
from asst Of Crawley via Meadow
Bluff, Smoot, Blue Sulphur, and AS
bury, was completed this week.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-09-24

Rev. Cross former pastor of Beling-
top U. B. Church has been assigned
to Weston charge for the coming year
while he will be missed in our midst
we hope our loss will be his gain. He
has made many friends in Belington
during his short stay here, it was
hoped that he might stay at least an
other year.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-09-24
FIVE ANNUAL COUNTRY
LIFE CONFERENCES

Stringtown and Sugar Creek, Mon.
and Tue. Sept. % and %; Meadow
vile, Wednesday mad Thursday Sept.
80 and Oct. 1 Eebenezer, Friday and
Saturday Oct. 2 and 8; Boulder, Satur-
dya and Sunday Oct. and A.
Stringtown Third Annual Country
Life Conference Sept. % and 30.
Monday 7:30 P NJ.
Devotional Services-Rev. G. M.
Sharps.
The Country Life Conference
Movement-Miss Pearl Dorsey.
Report of Progress Made-Mr. Fred
Booth
Sermon-Rev. A. H. Rapking.
Tuesday 1000 A. NJ.
Restoring the Community; Com
munity Spirit, Citizenship, Recreation
Health, Homes, Schools, Churches
Business and Farms - Miss Pearl
Dorsey, Rev. L. F. Oldaker, and Mr..
o. D. Sands.
COMMUNITY DINNER
Tuesday 80 p. NJ
The Rural Home Miss Pearl Dorsey
Our Sunday Schools Rev L. E.
Oldaker.
Tuesday 1880 p. NJ.
Devotional Services Rev. G. N.
Sharps.
How Stringtown Scores = Miss
Pearl Dorsey.
Plan of Work-O. D. Sands
Sermon-Rev. L. f. Oldaker.
Sugar Creek Third Annual Country
Life Conference Sept. % and 20
Monday 1880 P. M.
Devotional Services-Rev Floyd.
The Country Life Conference Move
ment-Mr. o. D. Sands.
Report on Progress Made-Mr. J. G,
Wilson.
Sermon-Rev. L. f. Oldaker
Tuesday 1000 A. Nj.
Restoring the Community; Com
munlty Splrlus Cltlzensmp, Recfed-
ton, Health, Homes, Schools,
Churches, Business and Farms Rev.
A. H. Rapking and Miss Katharine
Stump.
COMMUNITY DINNER
Tuesday 80 P. NJ.
Our Sunday Schools - Mr.. Geo
Shomo.
What is sugar Creek-Rev. A. H.
Rapking.
Tuesday z 80 P. M.
Devotional Services
How Sugar Creek Scores and Plan
of Work-Katharine Stump
'Transmitters of Light" Rev. A.
H. Rapking.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-09-24
BITS OF STATE HISTORY
BY E. f. Meredith

The National road was built be-
tween 1911 and 1918 and enabled
people from the eastern panhandle of
what is now West Virginia to reach
Wheeling but the road was found to
divert trade rather than bring trade
to this section. So it was decided to
build another pike with an eastern
terminus at Winchester, and western
terminus at Parkersburg, which would
serve the same purpose for those
westward bound but keep within the
borders of the state which it was
desired to aid. The name given this
road was the Northwestern turnpike.
The name was a coaxer for people
going to Northwestern Ohio. THE
road led through Romney, asdl out
across Preston, Taylor, Harrison, Dod-
bridge, Richie and Wood counties.
This road was completed in 1887.
Another pike constructed came UP
through Staunton, Moorefield and
Weston.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-09-24

A Surprise Party was given Rev
Edwin Cross the family on Tuesday
night by Mrs. Cross's Class of Girls
and number of other members of
the Church totaling in all about fifty
After a social hour was spent, re-
freshments were served followed by
music, and after an enjoyable evening
spent all departed for their homes at
Hoo P. M.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-09-24

The court Of inquiry into the cause
of the wreck of the Shenandoah con-
lludes that defective giIders cansed
the wreck 1t is not customary to
speak of mistakes of any of the men
on the big ship some of them may
have become excited in the storm and
pushed the wrong button or gave the
wrong signals-these we will never
know,
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-09-24

There will be no preaching services
in the Methodist Episcopal Church
Sunday, as the pastor is attending
Conference in Clarksburg.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-09-24

Devotional Services
How Sugar Greek Scores and Plan
of Work-Katharin Stump
''Transmitters of Light A.
H. Rapking.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1925-01-09

The Wreck began to squirm and
look truculent.
II admit he amt exactly powerful
| lookin' ma am But while hack he
said he was goin' to lick me- so I
thought maybe he could rassle a
| couple of trunks without sustainin'
any personal damage
"Ne: you'll have to get somebody
else" said Sally.
Charley made no effort to conceal
the disgust in his soul He inspected
the Wreck from his horn-rimmed
spectacles to his shoes. following the
examination with gesture of con.
tempt
"Seein as your wife won't let YOU"
he remarked. II suppose me and the
chauffeur II manage"
The Wreck never knew how he
managed to maintain any self con.
troll. hut he blamed it all on Sally
All he did was to shout
IF you think I'm a baggage
smasher you just wait and see what
happens to your dishes"
Charley went out with q remark
te~the effect that he did not have to
pay for the dishes The Wreck and
Sally stared al earh ether.
-Yo,i.vou stuck az ne owner of
the placei' 4a- wa Il
He wAs is., Wreck.
viii tirlt
he -. ~ out the
owner his niisiu ,.i>icd with
plans te. revenge himself for the in.
suite of Charley McSween
'of all the awful ''}ck - continued
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1925-01-09

Copyright. 1924, By G. Howard Watt
i, She had seized him by the hand
and was dragging him In the di,ec-
ton of the door when In walked
Charley McSween Sally stopped and
eyed him appraisingly II the Wreck
insisted on whipping him, this
seemed to be the chosen time Aud
II it was. neelc~ssary. she wevsd help
Il was just lonk,n for YOU" saia
Charley. addressing he Wreck az
want hand wiz sonna haggns2
outside
"Huh2" inquired tne Wreck.
Baggage" repeated c':R.. Ks
The boss is here
Sally and the Wreck exchanged a
slow glance Then she pinched his
fingers tightly. and he knew 1T was
meant to be some sort of a signal
Where are your men? Can't
they handle baggase?" she demand.
ed
+ THE boys amt here. ma'am. SO
I'm askin' him. with nod toward
the Wreck.
"Well, my husband doesn't handle
baggage"
Again she pinched the Wreck g
fingers
Whats the reason he don't handle
baggage?" inquired Charley Amt
1He,s-he's not, strong" said Sally
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1925-01-09
BEGIN HERE TODAY

The Nervous Wreck" an eccen-
trio young fastener. drives sally
Morgan daug inter 81 ronrb mo nncer.
tain trait from the ranch to the rail-
road station.
They run out Of gasoline and the
pa Of paTssh e week Gar r saRss
ave gallons at the point Of gun
and drives on. Next morning they
stop at ranch and meet Charlie
McSween. the foreman. who. Is in a
sssKs s 3 nas 0s St ts
owner Sally cooks a breakfast
which SO pleases McSween that he.
takes q wheel off their car In order
to keep them on the ranch. Forced
to accept the inevitable. Sally takes
nap.
NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
Probably she dreamed. Bpt she was
never quite sure of it. because if it
began as dream it ended as some
thing that really happened. There
was a rhythmic throbbing in her
ears. and as she came slowly and
reluctantly to- consciousness it grew
steadily louder. There was o me-
chanical regularity about it that re-
minded her of the windmill at the
BARN.. but she realized an instant
,ter that she was not in her own
home. And 1t wasn't windmill.
either: it was more like an enigma
Eier eyes were blinking n ,Vh,
T. was an automobiles
Sally unnurled herself ana straight
ened up in the big chair If Henr
Williams had -resurrected that I'll,
yer, if he had found that wheel. if h
had been in fight with Charlie
McSween--well. then he was goin
TO have some first class trouble o.
his hands. Her cars were sharpe
now: she was completely awake. Sh
listened a second or two longer No
lit was not the fiivver 1t was
different kind of an engine. NOR
orderly and dignifed--wealthier
She leaned forward and pushe
aside a corner of the curtain TIL
thing that made the noise had JUS
come to a stop outside Sally staret
at it with round eyes
why. ] believe-Oh il is"'
She dipped out of the chair witt
the sudden speed of q cat and race
in the direction of the kitchen
They've traiIed u.s. she .gasped
as she ran
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1925-01-09
CHAPTER VIII
Hiding Out

A Sally charged into the kitchen
n by way of the pantry, the
Wreck was coming in through
the door that opened on the yard. He
stared at her in plain surprise; he
did not know she could run so fast.
whats the hurry" he asked.
mildly
Were trailed!
'"Trailed? What do you mean?'
Have they seen you?" she painted.
"1Vho What are you talking
about? haven't seen anybody but
some horses down in the corral"
well. we're trailed all right.
Henry Williams They're out in the
front now''
who's out in front?"
THE people you stuck up-the big
cart"
The Wreck lifted his eyebrows.
looked thoughtful for an instant
then began squarine his shoulders
- ''Oh. all right he said Wen
stick EN- up again .
j.. Sally groaned
We've got to get out of here" she
said sharply. We've go, to make
a getaway. Wen get couple Of
horses down at the corral before they
see us You'D just have to ride
II was despairine thing to con
template the Wreck on horseback
but ii seemed the onl. chance
oh ] can ride he said u can
ride anything Only it's eas,e, to
stick 'em up wen take then car"
Sally shook her head angrily
mo. you idiot she cried Wen,
take horses If we gel . c''e-."e al,
y hem Hurry
The Coconino sun., 1925-08-28
MESA SECTION TO
RAISE LETTUCE CROP

Southside farmers are going in for
lettuce this fall and winter on scale
never approached before, according to
information given out by Fred Hors-
ley, representative of Sawdey & Hunt,
one Of the largest commission houses
in the United States and the only one
dealing exclusively in lettuce.
Between 600 and 700 acres of win
ter lettuce have already been signed
up with Sawdey & Hunt. in tracts
ranging from IS acres down, and there
will be about as much spring lettuce
planted. In addition there are many
growers who have made other ar
rangements for marketing their pro-
.duction.
/ Last season, which marked the en-
trance of Sawdey & Hunt into this
field, that firm handled the crop from
$50 acres of spring lettuce. In 1926
26 therefore, they will ship the lettuce
from an acreage approximately four
times as great, and it is expected that
the per acre production will be much
heavier Tribune.
The Coconino sun., 1925-08-28
ARIZONA. CONSUMES 2,777,2O5
GALLONS GASOLINE IN JULY

1t takes 2,9772O5 gallons of gaso-
line to supply Arizona for a single
month. That was the total gallonage
for July, according to a report on the
gasoline tax collections.
Some of the gasoline sold by dealers
was used for clothes cleaning and
other household uses, some was ship
ped out of the state, and some was
used by government cars. The total
amount exempt from taxation was
518,692 gallons, leaving net gallon
age of 2,458,513.
Taking the last figure and allowing
ten miles Of travel to the gallon, mo-
tor vehicles in Arizona last month
travelled total distance of 1855, ,130
miles.
The state tax of 3 cents on each
gallon brought in $73,755.39, FOR good
roads. Al check for half OF this
amount, or 36,877.70 was turned over
to State Treasurer Wright by Kerby
and the remaining half of the collec-
ton was distributed to the counties on
the following basis:
The Coconino sun., 1925-08-28
CALIFORNIA CATTLE MARKET
is VERY STEADY AND FIRM

That the California beef markets
are showing a steady trend and will
continue firm for the remainder Of
this year, is the opinion of Hubbard
Russell, managing director of the
California CattIemen's association,
wlio is touring the states adjoining
California in the interest of coopera-
tive marketing.
In order to get the full value from
cattle sales, the markets of the Pa
cific coast should be watched closely
by those producers expecting to ship
into California, Russell declares.
Prices now being paid for good steers
in San Francisco and Los Angeles
range from $3.50 to $8.25'per hundred
land good cows are bringing from $5.75
to $6.25 per hundred, fob. market,
while light calves of good quality are
quoted at $10.50 to $1,000 fob. mar
Eket, he says.
These prices are based on recent
representative sales on top, well fin
Iished grass cattle and Russell points
out that the we'll bred, dehorned grass
Icattle are the ones bringing these
prices most readily. Cattle now being
delivered to coast markets from Idaho,
Utah, Nevada and Arizona, If fat and
of good quality, should bring these
prices according to Russell.