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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-01
GETTING READY FOR NEXT
SESSION LEGISLA AZURE

CHARLESTON, w. Va, Dec. 2Sth
Northern West Virginia viii have
an able and aggressive candidate for
speaker Of the house of delegates in
the person Of J. William Moulds, of
Hancock county who served with
distinction in the session Of 1919 and
earned credigabie reputation for
the effective way in which he champ
toned the state police bill, the rights
Of labor, the revision Of the school
code, and the payment Of living
wage to teachers.
: As member for sixteen years Of
the Republican county executive com
mittee Of Hancock, Billy Moulds
rose to position Of power in pam
handle politics, serving twice as a
justice Of the peace and as mayor of
Holidays Cove. With one exception,
every candidateshe has supported has
been elected to office. Mr.. Moulds
himself was first elected to the leg
islature by an overwhelming major
ity, and this year was returned with
out one dissenting vote
Billy" Moulds is veteran tele-
graph operator of the Pennsylvania
railroad system but of late has been
intimately associated with the reg
ional vice president in establishing
better relations between the road and
the public. Largely Though his per-
sonal effort new $4,000 railroad
station will be built next year at
Weirton
Commenting on Mr.. Moulds cam
didacy, veteran editor of the south
ern part of the state said recently:
He is man of exceptional ability,
well qualified for the speakership,
versed in parliamentary procedure,
and endowed with the attributes of
leadership" Other influential cad
ers in various parts of the state are
giving the Hancock county delegates
their active support in his candidacy,
for there is feeling that the speak
ership might, with all propriety, go
to the panhandle this year and that
Moulds is the right man for honor.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-01
NATION PROPERLY PROTECTED

President Coolidge intends that this
nation shall be properly protected in
the air, where future wars will be
fought. A few thousand well-built,
powerful, swift flying machines, with
the right kind Of pilots, earning their
keep in peace times and ready for
war if it comes, will keep war away.
But the country must HAVE the
flying machines. Not few, but
at least twice as many as any other
nation possesses. This country is
twice as big, in wealth and area, as
any nation with power sufficient to
threaten it now. And it is least twice
as big, in wealth and area, as any ma
tion with power sufficient to threaten
it now. And it is at least twice as
well worth defending.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-01
BARBOUR COUNTY FIRE LOSS

CHARLESTON, Dec. rs Barbour
county's fire loss in November was
$50, decrease of99 per cent as COM
pared with the same month in 1923,
it is shown by report Of the State
Fire Marshal department.
There was one fire reported and
the loss was partial, with insurance
of $4,000 on the property. The build
ing attacked was dwelling and the
fire is charged to incendiary origin.
During the month the department
made 81 inspections at Philippi and
investigated suspicious fire at Bear
Mountain.
For the five months of the fiscal
year ending November 30, Barbour
county suffered loss from SIX fires
of $17650, decrease of ~ per cent
from the same period the year before.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-01
NEW HIGHS FOR
STOCKS, 1924 CLOSE

NEW YORK, Jan. 1st--Led By
General Electric, which staged SEN
sational advance of twenty-three
point overnight Oh fuller apprecia-
ton Of The huge melon" for stock
market yesterday closed the year
1924 with many previous record
shattered.
When the gong sounded on the
Stock Exchange marking the joyful
end Of 1924, the average price Of re-
preventative American Industrial com
panies shares was at the highest
price in history, exceeding all war
and postwar boom prices.
Never in history has Wall Street
witnessed a more Impressive demon
stration Of strength on the final day
Of any year.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-01
ANOTHER RAID

A raid was made upon the inmates
Of the u B parsonage here last
Tuesday night this being the second
big invasion since Nov. 9th. No it
wasn't for moonshine, neither did we
have Sheriff or police, though I'm
sure both officers would have been
welcome.
A number Of the members Of the
U B. Church and some from the
other churches slipped to the front
door led by former pastor Rev.
Stoneking now of Pennsboro and Rev.
Exline, located in our city, both mem
bers of our local church here.
When they came to the door Rev.
Stoneking led the merry crowd in
singing the chorus of the good old
hymn, Showers Jof blessings, as
they marched thru the living room
into the kitchen where they over
loaded the table with the good things
they had brought the pastor, Rev. E.
H. Cross and family. Several who
could not come sent a package. A
large box had been placed on the
counter in B. E. Wilmoths store on
Monday morning with the orders to
get it filed Tuesday evening the
box was filled and several packages
by it's side to he carried over to the
parsonage. Some one remarked on
TIE way, We'll know where to leave
the next boz.
Some of the donors were non-pro-
fessors of religion, which proves that
Rev. Cross is not only loved by the
church but by the sinner as well. A
fine large aluminium stewer and water
bucket were among the eatables and
wearing apparel donated.
After untying numerous packages
an d rejoicing over their contents we
assembled in the living room. Rev.
o. Stoneking led in singing several
songs. Mrs. Cross was the efficient
pianoist. Rev. Exline offered prayer
Rev. Stoneking gave short address.
The pastor and family expressed their
gratitude for the kindness and de-
votion shown them. The evening was
their departure about 10 o'clock pro-
missing to come again in the same
enjoyed by all present. They took
way.
One who was present.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-01
HUGE MERGER
OF COAL land

HUNTINGTON. Dec. 29.-Consoli-
dation Of all Of the properties IN
Northern, Central and Southern West
Virginia Of the interest headed by G.
E. Hutchinson and Brooks Hutchin-
son Of Fairmont under the sinpla
ownership Of the West Virginia Coal
and Coke Company has been effected
It was declared here tonight. The
properties involved are valued at APP
pfasimately s3o.0ao00o according to
aes available here
nong the principal properties af-
feefed Is the Hutchinson-Islan Creek
Ceal Company, which several months
ago took over the holdings of the
Main Island Greek Coal Company.
The principal figures in the con-
solidation are c. E. Hutchinson and
Broks Hutchinson of Fairmont, Ever
EFT Drennen of New York and Co.
hen G. Arnold of Buckhannon. In
Connection with the conclusion of the
arrangements for the consolidation,
came the announcement of a Sl0.-
100000 West Virginia Coal and Coke
Company first mortgage per cent
70 year bonds offered at 95 to yield
6.32 per cent.
The consolidation will become eff
fective as soon as physical transfer
OF properties can be made. Princi-
pal Offices of the West Virginia Coal
and Coke Company, will be in Fair
mont.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-01
STEW ARTSHIP ,CONFERENC E
ANNOUNCED

The Rev. I. r. Allen Of Charleston
announces that series Of group con-
ferences on stewardship and mems
work for the synod Of West Virginia,
Presbyterian Church u. s., win be
held ii various cities of this state
january 4th through 18th. MIR Allen
will manage each Of the conferences
and most attractive program has
been issued. Among the speakers
announced are; Rev, Roswell G. Long,
Chattanooga, Tennessee, who will
speak on sthe financial task of the
whole church and the every member
canvass" Rev. J 4. Purcell, exeeut-
i've secretary of the mems work of
the Southern Presbyterian Church Of
Chattanooga, Tennessee will speak on
the men of the church, Rev. Err
nest Thompson, D. D., Of Charleston,
Rev. ] Layton Mauze', d, D., Of
Huntington, Rev II Pitzer, d. d /,
Charleston, J w Baxter Of Renick,
] A Sloan of Huntington, and Rev.
W. G. Williams of Redwood Con-
ference will be held at the following
places; Charleston, January 4th
Huntington, January 9Th, Point Plea
SAINT; January 9th, Beckley; January
7th, Lewisburg, January 9Th, MARI
ington; January 9th, Elkins; Janu-
airy 18th, Gassaway; January 18th
and Redwood January 18th The
Presbyterian pastors in the various
cities will take part on the program.
The budget for benevolences for
the Southern Presbyterian Chruch
for the church year beginning April
/, 1925 has been fixed by the general
assembly at $4,750OO0. OF this a.
mount the synod of West Virginia
has been apportioned $4,000. The
various Southern Presbyterian
churches in this state will seek on
March 18th to raise this amount. and
in addition their own current expense
budget through the annual every
member canvass, the approved plan
by which this church carries out it's
financial detectives.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-01
OUR GREATEST BUSINESS
YEAR DAWNS

November 26, 1924
Mr.. William j. lougherty,
The Music Trad,,s Company,
sol Fifth Avenue,
New York.
Dear Mr.. Dougherty:
| have your letter of November %
asking for my views on the outlook
Tor business generally in 1925.
With America having possession
OF more than one-half of the entire
worlds gold supply; with the World
War problems substantially all adj
Justed; with labor all employed at
useful work at profitable wages; with
the products fthe farm at last com
naanding reasonably good prices; with
interest on our foreign debts at
least being partially paid; with our
taxes diminishing; with the cost of
Government gradually decreasing
from the World War period; with
tremendous orders heretofore held in
allegiance now being released by re-
tailers and distributors; with pessim-
ism dead; with optimism alive and
vibrant, 1925 is going to be the great
est year for business in the history
Of America.
Sincerely yours,
JOHN H. PERRY,
Pres. American Press Association
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-01
GIGANTIC FINANCIAL SCANDAL


BERLIN, Dec. 3i.-A gigantic f.
nancial scandal involving millions Of
dollars and having political ramif-
cations which will reach the highest
circles, is rocking the business, finan-
cial and political world of Germany.
The climax was reached to-day when,
following the arrest of several high
officials of the PrussiAn State Bank
yesterday, the police made specta-
cular raid on the Barnat Concern,
one Of the biggest trust holding com
panies in Germany, and arrested
three of the four brothers who own
the concern, and established fnan-
cial blockade over more than fifty i'm
portant firms.
The blockade firms are members of
the concern. Many books and docu-
rants were confscated.
More than 300 police participated
in the raid. One of the brothers was
arrested after a melodramatic mid
night ride by the police across a lake
to an island where he lived in one of
the finest villas in Berlin.
in Berlin.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-01
RUSSELL DICKEY SHOT In
BATTLE WITH ROBBERS

CHICAGO, Dec. 3D. Russell Dick
ey %, Elroy, Wis, an express meg-
senger guarding shipments of money
and jewlry on the Viking fast pass
enger train on the Chicago and North
western Railroad was shot and kill
ed tonight in an attempted holdup as
the train left Highland Park, ILL.,, a
suburb of Chicago.
Early reports did not indicate
whether the robbers obtained loot.
The express messenger who was kill
ed was named Dickey and is said to
live at Milwaukee.
One of the robbers left the train
at Winnetka, suburb, and holding
up taxi driver at the point Of a
pistol, forced the driver to take him
to Evanston where he escaped
According to first reports, three
holdup men boarded the train at Lake
Forrest and proceeded to the rear
coach an express car, where they at
tempted 70 nold up the messengers.
Several shots were fired and during
the shooting Dickey was killed.
The train, running between Minnea-
polls and Chicago, was due here at
9:10 p. m.
The robbers believed to have been
aided by at least two confederates
leaped from the passenger train as
it pulled into Winnetka, another sub
urb, subdued taxi driver with his
pistol and forced the man to drive
him to Evanston where he left the
taxi, climbed into another automo-
bile apparently waiting for him and
disappeared.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-01
REVIVAL TO START

The revival will begin at the U. B.
Church next Sunday. The prayers
and work of every Christian is need
ed. The help of the now unsaved
ones are needed to make the revival
what God wants it to be. You are
invited to attend every service The
pastor Rev. Cross will be his own
evangelist and do all the preaching.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-01
LETTERS OF APPRECIATION

The following letters have been re-
ceived from Contestants in the re-
cent. Circulation Campaign, for pub
LEGATION. The Progressive force, feel
elated over the expressions Of graft
tude, and voice the sentiments Of the
hundreds of subscribers who were in
terested in the Campaign:
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-01

Editor Of Belington Progressive:
! desire to thank the many sub
scribers to the Progressive in cam
paign which closed December 18th,
for their kindness in helping me win
the Ford Touring Car. Also, de-
sire to thank the Editor and the
Campaign Managers for the oppor-
tunity presented thru your paper
MARY SIMMONS
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-01

At regular meeting Of the A. F..
A. M the following officers were in
stalled: Grant Graham, worshipful
master; A. R. Parrish, Senior War
den; D. N. McCauley, Junior War
den; M. R. Keyser, Treasurer; Por-
ter L. Lovett, Secretary; Berne l..
Teter, Senior Deacon; F. N. Camp
bell, Junior Deacon; c. H. Dent and
W. 7. Curry, Steward; M. E. Hill,
Tier.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-01
Yours very truly,
MRS. RALPH FOY

! wish to extend my many thanks
to all my friends who willingly as
sisted me during the 7 weeks Of the
Circulation Campaign, which closed
Dec. 18th in giving me their subscrip-
ton for the Belington Progressive.
do not want to be boastful Of my
self but no one worked harder than |
to win, and it cheers me to hear my
friends say the same. The Being
ton Progressive Editor is at least
$4,000 better off, now having 24o
more papers to issue by my effort to
win. All the money l turned in to
the office was earned during the cam
paign by travelling many miles in Bar
bour Co., writing letters to friends
elsewhere, and doing the daily rou-
tine of work at home. failed to re-
ceive one of the big prizes, but was
presented with $4,000 check from
the Editor, Fred E. Thompson. / be-
lieve | also won new friends and in
creased the friendship Of old friends
during the campaign that will even
be more lasting than big prize. For
a friend is worth more than all the
gold of earth. One cannot buy true
friendship, it is free, but we must be
true blue ourselves to hold that
friendship. We do not need to send
it to the repair shop if it's genuine, or
keep it filled with gasoline and oil
Though we lose all our worldly pos
sessions true friend is still by our
side. ] bear no envy or malice to-
ward the winner of the big prizes.
They know how they won and that
they earned the prize they now pos
sess. | trust all who gave me their
subscriptions for the Belington Pro-
gressive will enjoy reading it and will
renew when the time expires.
MRS. WINNIE EXLINE
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-01
MCCOY FOUND GUILTY OF
MANSLAUGHTER

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 29.-Kid Nc
Coy, former pugilist, was convicted in
superior court late today, of man
slaughter in connection with the
shooting here August IL, last, Of
Mrs. Theresa Mors. The penalty for
granddaughter is from one to ten years
Imprisonment.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-01
Dear Editor:

Dear Editor:
As winner Of one of the prizes I
realize | cannot thank all Of my
friends personally for the help and
support they gave me during the
Campaign. So | am taking this privi-
lege Of expressing my thanks and APP
probation for all they did for me.
Yours very truly,
MRS RALPH FOY
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-01

The Sr. is gave delightful Christ
mas program Tuesday, Dec. g. Pro-
fessor Woodford passed the compli-
ment that it was the best chapel pro-
gram given this year. Rev. Hoffma n
conducted devotional exercises. Tie
entertainment consisted chiefly Of
appropriate music, rotations, jokes
and an excellent original Christmas
short story. The music which con-
sisted of piano, vocal and Orchestra
selections was fully enjoyed. Last
but not least, was the presentation
of gifts to the members of the fla
Guilty. Each teacher was called to
the platform and was given a toy
accompanied by an appropriate verse
which was read to the students. It
was one of the most enjoyable pro-
grams of the year.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-01
The Belington Progressive

Gentlemen:
! wish to extend my thanks to the
subscribers for supporting me in the
contest, in which l won the Chevro-
let Sedan. Also thanking the Pro-
gressive and its managers.
Sincerely yours,
DENNA DIGMAN
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-01

More than 10000 electric lamps
are used to light the steamship Lee
viathan.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-01
DAISY HALLER

desire to thank the people who
helped and assisted me in getting
subscriptions for the Belington Pro-
gressive. For which / received a
prize.
BEATRICE COLEMAN
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-01
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

Accidents seem to be very numer-
Gus among high school students. An
other one of our students, Emma
Coontz, was hurt in an automobile
wreck last week. We sincerely hope
that there will be fewer accidents in
the future.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-01

The Dramatic Club gave an ex-
cellent little play Friday and Satur-
day, Dec. 19 and 20. 1t was the
first play Of the season and was skill
fully enacted. The scenes were up-to
date and very appropriate. We feel
that the public is fortunate in getting
to see so good a play in the town of
Belington. Expert performers would
find it difficult to surpass these anna
teurs. The people who wee not pre-
sent surely missed treat
The club wishes again to offer
thanks for the cooperation a fnan-
cial help given by the rno ic which
made the play possible. 1t is the de-
sire Of the club members to build up
a better club, create desire for
what is best in the drama and to
give~the young people and the public
in general worth while entertainment
We feel sure that with this Object
in view, the club cannot fail to be a
success.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-01

wish to thank all of my friends
who helped me during this campaign
to win the fifth prize of twenty-five
dollars
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-01

Mr.. Davis left Bclington last Fri
day for his home in Weston.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-01

The teachers who live out of town
spent Christmas holidays out of Be-
lington.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-01

BEATRICE COLEMAN
Evening star., 1925-09-15

ure to vote the s25,Ooo,0 900 year for
Army aviation which the Lassiter
board recommended. Gen. Drum re-
torted that Congress frequently voted
money not recommended by the bud
get.
Admiral Strauss, budget officer of the
Navy, told the committee how naval
aviation had suffered, year after year.
in the appropriations bill, never re-
ceiving anything approximating the
funds asked for. This year the Navy
asked for s3R 066,204 for aviation and
the budget allowed only $1S,S00,000.
There Is likely to be minute exami-
nation of the figures frequently quoted
in Congressional S433, 100000 has
been voted during the past five years
for aviation in the Army and Navy.
Col. Mitchell told the House committee
that Congress has given funds gener-
ously" for aviation. Officials of the
Army and Navy, including Secretary
Weeks. were at pains to point out that
the $433.000,0 900 total is deceptive, as
only a relatively small percentage of
that amount has gone into aircraft
construction, which is the backbone of
air power
Evening star., 1925-09-15

fin emphasized the belief that com
mercial aeronautics must be made the
backbone of development of Ameri-
can air power" He added:
at should be obvious also that, ex-
cepting only those auxiliary services
actually necessary in connection with
the field operations of other depart
ments of the Government, particular
ly of the War and Navy Departments,
all activities in the aid should be
grouped under a single authoritative
head and the responsibilities Tor
achievement definitely fixed"
An organization chart submitted to
the committee by Mr.. Coffin provided
for a secretary of Defense under
whom there would serve secretaries of
war, air and navy at the heads OF cor
responding departments.
One Of the questions bound to pro-
woke animated discussion and wide
divergence of view when the Coolidge
boards inquiries are in progress, is
that of ultimate responsibility for
existing conditions in. the air, services.
The Army and Navy, In testimony be.
fore the HoAse committee, both blamed
the lack of funds. especially for air
craft, as the chief cause of inadequate
aviation strength in the United States.
Maj. Gen. Hugh A. Drum of the gen.
eral staff bluntly informed the commit
tee that il the "Lassiter board report,
formulated by the War Department
in 1923. had been approved. America
would have come into possession Of
the best air service in the world" 4"
Gen. Drum engaged In spirited
passage at arms with members of the
committee, who were bent on acquit-
ting Congress Of responsibility for
failure to carry out the Lassiter board
program. Drum suggested that the
Budget Bureau and Congress jointly
We're entitled to the blame, but mem
bers of the committee said that as the
Budget Bureau had not included the
Lassiter provisions in the budget Con-
gress could not be charged with fail
Evening star., 1925-09-15
AIR BOARDS VIEWS
SHOWN BY REPORT
Recent Hearings in Congress.
Reveal Opinions of
Presidents Body.
BY FREDERIC WILLIAM VIII,

Every school of aviation thought is
represented on the special board of in
quiry just appointed by President Cool
idge to conduct a searching survey of
American air power. The views of
some of the leading members of the
board are already known. They are
disclosed in detail in the five volumes
of hearings before the select committee
of the House on "the operations of the
United States air services" last Spring.
Among the men cross-examined by
the committee were two of the best
known members of the Coolidge board
Senator Hiram Bingham of Con-
necticut, and Howard f. Coffin of De-
troit, consulting engineer and expert
in aeronautics. Although he was not
heard in person. Maj. Gen. James G..
Harbord, L. S. A, retired, who heads
the list of the Presidents appointees.
was quoted before the committee by
Secretary Weeks. Gen. Harbord was
named by the Secretary of War, along
with Gen. Pershipg and Gen. Hines,
now chief of staff of the Army. as ''op-