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The Washington times., 1925-05-02
HARTMAN ESTATE
IS MORE THAN
100000
Widow to Receive Twelfth of
Fortune-ChiIdren Share
Remainder

The Washington Loan and Trust
Company today filed a petition as
executor and trustee for the pro-
bate Of the will OF Frank p. Hartman
and asked for letters testamentary.
The estate consists of personal
property, including stocks, notes,
bonds, royalty, furniture, live stock,
jewelry and cars, valued at 1864, 4y3,
and real estate estimated at $91, 900
totalling 1856. 493 Az. Testator had
debts amounting to $4,000.
The Washington Loan and Trust
Co. as executor is directed under
the terms of the will, dated March
Is last. to distribute the income
from the estate at the rate Of
twelve fifty-second parts to the
widow, Mrs. Eugenia Edwards .Har.
man. 1900 Florida avenue; eight
fifty-second parts each to the chill
dred, Mrs. Mary Floyd Snider, of
Salisbury, N. c., Everett Mcdowell
Hartman, Williamson, w. Va, Frank
p. Hartman, jr., the Cordova apart.
ment, this city, and Mrs. Harriet
Grace Hartman Early, Fort Leaven.
worth, Kan. A son, William III.
Hartman, 1900 Florida avenue, is to
have six fifty-seconds Of the in
come and one fifty-second part is
to go to the grandchildren, Airline
Engart Hartman and Eugene Sherod
Hartman.
Testator directs that after the
death OF his children the property
Is to go to their heirs. Testator
died April % last.
A petition for the probate Of the
will OF Susan M. Washburn, who
The Washington times., 1925-05-02
SELECT WINDOW
SHADES WITH
CARE
Violent Contrast Between
Walls and Window Dressing
Should Be Avoided
BY STOKES SAMMONS,
(Of the Shade Shop

In olden times, before the beauti-
ful shade cloths of today were avail
able. heavy hansings had to be
drawn over the windows at night
both for privacy and warmth.
We fortunates of the present
time use the very finest window
shades obtainable and accomplish
the desired result at far less ex-
pense.
Here and there a few faddish PEG.
pie have tried to go back to medieval
days and revive the fashion OF
heavy draperies and Opaque pane
curtains. But do not let any one
persuade you that this is sponsored
by the best decorators. 1t is not.
For the sake of keeping out drafts
alone you need window shades.
Windows without shades are as
The Washington times., 1925-05-02
Mate Alleges His Wife
Let Dog Occupy
His Bed

NEW YORK, May Mrs.
Evelyn L. Volkenberg, twenty
four, appeared before Supreme
Court Justice Benedict today in
her suit for separation from
Louis Volkenberg, a bond clerk,
and charged abuse.
"My wife insisted on keeping
a vicious dog in my place in
bed" Volkenberg testified in q
countersuit, alleging inhuman
treatment. "Once, when / threw
the animal out Of bed, it bit me.
Mrs. Volkenberg was awarded
a separation and So q week
alimony.
The Washington times., 1925-05-02

Ito the greater part OF connemara,
threatens members OF the flock who
attend weekend dances with ex.
communication
The dances. he says. are attended
with immortality.
The Washington times., 1925-05-02
::. .::.3 :::s

naked and unbeautfful as eyes with
out lashes.
Window shades are the natural
dressing of the window. They af-
ford absolute privacy at all times
day and night. In summer they
keep the gIaring heat out. and In
The Washington times., 1925-05-02

died October, 1924. and for letters
testamestary were filed today by
the executors of the estate, Charles
L. d. Washburn and Henry S. Has
tings, who state that the estate
consisting of stocks, notes. bonds
and cash is valued at ST, 135.
There is no real estate.
Michael III. Lynch. an inmate Of
the Soldiers Home, who died April
26 last, and whose will, dated June
"a, 1915, was filed for probate to-
day, leaves everything to his daugh-
ters, Mrs. Mary e. Autzen, of San
Anselmo, Calf, naming her also as
executrix.
The Washington times., 1925-05-02
Georgetown
1852 q ST. N. w.

A New Modern Apartment In Upper
GEORGETOWN.
Apis u, %, 81. Three rooms,
lxit. ana bath each, and one apt.
with q large screened sleeping
porch. Rentals reasonable. $500
to $3.50.
open for Inspection.
Quinter, Thomas & Co.
Real Estate Financing.
SO 18th 81. Main sic.
The Washington times., 1925-05-02
[ONGACRE F|RN|
SIGNS BIG
CONTRACT
Theater and Recreation Build
sing to Be Erected in
Hammond, Ind.

Announcement of the signing Of
the contract for a new $1,000, 900
theater and recreation building for
Hammond, Ind, just outside OF
Chicago, has been made by the
Longacre Engineering and Con-
struction Company, 345 Madison
avenue. The theater will seat S,100
persons and a Venetian Festival
Hall will provide a ballroom for
several thousand persons. It is ex.
pected that the theater will COM
pare favorably with the largest In
the biggest cities of the country.
The owners are the Merchants I'M
provement Association, Of Ham
rnond, and the architect is Walter
w. Ahlschlager. The theater has
been leased by Andrew Karzas, OF
Chicago, a large theater operator
there.
The Washington times., 1925-05-02
PEANUTS END PROPHECIES
or UPSTATE GROUNDING

GREENSBURG, Pa. May e.
Gigs" pet grounding Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Stevens, of Mount
Pleasant, who attained notoriety by
his weather predictions on ground
hog" day, lies in state in the back
yard Of the new Stevens home.
"Giggs" couldn't 60 peanuts. He
had been fed some by younger mem
bers of the Stevens family and
curled up in death az the conse-
The Washington times., 1925-05-02
KiIe Manned to Texas Bureau

Captain Sherman c. KiIe has been
appointed manager of the San
Antonio, Texas. regional office Of
the United States Veterans Bur-
eau, 1t was announced today by
Director Frank T. Hines.
The Washington times., 1925-05-02
Downtown
DOWNTOWN APART.

1895 18th st. n. W.
Entire second floor; consists of
rooms, kitchen and bath. Rent. $65.
Two light housekeeping apis. on
the fourth floor. One of 2 rooms.
Kitchen and bath. $40: and one Of /
room, kitchen and bath, $40. Above
rentals include electric light. gas,
hot-water heat and Janitor service.
Quinter, Thomas & Co.
Real Estate Financing
$40 18th st. Main 84I6
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-08
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WHERE OFFICERS OVER STEP

The recent search by the State
Police in the Thomhill Building for
"moonshine" supposed to have been
placed there by bootleggers, in which
Garnet Shockey was arrested and
then released for lack of evidence,
and in which certain private rooms
were broken into, without due process
of law and without asking the rent
ers' consent, is looked up as military
tactics in time of peace. The raid or
search if carried out according to
civil law would have gone without
question, but when it comes to enter
ing private apartments and Office
rooms of innocent men and women it
is thought best to offer criticism in
no mild form. 1t is a case of officers
over-stepping their authority and the
rights given them from the people.
Every bootlegger or moonshiner
should be apprehended, and given the
full extent of the law, but the inno-
cent should at the same time be as
sured Of that protection guaranteed
them under the Constitution. These
law-breakers can be found without
hindering the citizens who are law
abiding. Some people will look upon
this action Of the State Police as ty-
ranical and will conclude that prohi-
bition cannot be enforced without
such tactics, but we want to assure
the people that prohibition only aims
to protect the innocent and to find
the outlaw, and that this incident is
only a mistake of it's executives.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-08
SECOND FIRE-PROOF BUILDING
IN BARBOUR COUNTY COM
PLETED

Strange to say, fact just the
same, the second fire-proof building
in Barbour county has just been COM
pleted in the little mining town of
Century by L. E. Shull, the owner
of the new modern fire-proof struc-
ture. The first building of this kind
erected in Barbour county is the
building of the Myers Remedy Com
pany in Philippi, and one would have
supposed that the second structure
would have been in Philippi or Bel
ington. Mr.. .Shull had the idea of
g place Of entertainment for the peo-
pie in Century and vicinity and de-
cided that an electric theatre, safe,
durable and modern would give a
long felt want And when Mr. Shull
started in to put it up he did not go
at in a halfway manner; he start
ed with a large basement made Of
concrete, tile, brick and steel, and
this class of material was followed
throughout the floors are con-
crete, the roof is concrete coated with
Carey layer roofing; the doors are
steel; the moving picture room is
fire proof and ventilated. TIE stage
which is large enough for much
larger town is concrete ara steel.
The only wood that can be detected
is few striped imbedded ii Ire con-
crete floor to which. the seats are
fastened. The screen is at the back
end Of the large stage; exits at each
end of the building, ante-rooms
handy and SPACIOUS. The Moving
Picture Machine is the Simplex type.
The main room is heated by steam
from the basement. This new build
ing is adjacent to the main depart
ment store building and both will be
heated by the same heating plant
A cold storage and EGGPLANT is being
placed in one end of the basement.
Any town or city would be proud
to have building Of this kind and
the people of Century owe great
deal of credit to Mr.. Shull for his
enterprising spirit in bringing about
such a comfortable and modern place
for entertainments.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-08
MIKE KING DIED SUNDAY IN
CHARLESTON

CHARLESTON, w. Va. Jan. A.
Michael II King, for the past 20
years, prominently identified in the
political and civic life Of Charles
ton and West Virginia died late this
afternoon after having been sudden
ly stricken i'll early Sunday morning
Mr. King was stricken few hours
after he returned to his home after
attending dinner party at local
country club. He was at once re-
moved to Charleston hospital where
death occurred late in the afternoon
A Republican in politics, Mr.. King
took an active part in the recent
campaign and friends tonight ex-
pressed the belief that his partici-
patton had done much to under mine
his health. Mr.. King was born in
Barbour County in 1875.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-08
FLORIDA PLANS GREAT SCHOOL
OF JOURNALISM

NEW YORK, Jan. 6th.--Florida,
besides attracting national attention
in wipng out state incomes and in
heritance taxes two moves calculat-
ed to draw to the state an enormous
amount of capital and numbers Of
desirable workers, also is to become
the centre Of the largest school Of
journalism III the country, if present
plans are found to be workable
The school plan is III the mind Of
Charles ID Haines, of Alamonte
Springs, whose generous gift Of q
great estate and endowment to found
a National Home for Newspapermen
so recently was announced.
According to present plans the
school is to be conducted as an ex-
tension Of the Department of Jour
nahsm in Rollins College. Up to this
time Rollins has conducted a limited
department covering only elementary
and advanced writing 1t has
long been the desire Of the faculty
to take its work more comprehensive.
Plans have been submitted to Col.
Haines, and they are being worked
out thoughtfully and rapidly.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-08
$4,000 MAIL BOOTY FOUND

4. MEMPHIS, Tenn, Jan. With
$4,000 in Liberty bonds, said to be
part Of the loot given Herbert Hol-
iday as his share in the 100000
mail robbery at Rondout. Ill.,, in their
possession, postofice inspectors to-
day were on the trail of an addition
al $4,000
They also were seeking two men,
alleged to have been implicated in the
concealment of Holidays share
Meanwhile Holidays wife and his
niece, Helen McNeill, were in the GUS
tody of postal agents on their way to
Little Rock, Ark, where the $21, 900
was found. They denied knowledge
of the whereabouts of the bonds.
Thus far s1,125,000 of the Rond-
out loot has been recovered.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-08
JOHN MCKENZIE HEADS
REFORMS

The following is a clipping from
the Virginian of January LIST, and re-
fers to Prof. John Mckenzie, former
resident and school superintendent Of
Belington:
The Narrows high school is making
fine Roadway under the control of
Prof. Mckenzie. The town should
congratulate itself in having an ex-
perienced, scholarly teacher to take
charge of our educational interests
He is splendid disciplinarian, and
is conducting the school on business
principles Tgay and athletics are
encouraged, but are not made matters
of first Importance.
Prof. Mckenzie is introducing some
reforms which should receive the
support Of the patrons. One among
these reforms is campaign against
the cigaret habit which is assuming
a serious stage among the young
people Of our town. A goodly num-
Der OF pupils, due to this habit, are
unable to make their grades. This
is a serious matter, and should be
looked after by parents as well as
teachers.
Tie has also found a number of pu-
pills who are unable to make progres }
an account of defective eyes, teeth,
tonsils, etc Parents and school au
thorities should look after these mat
tiers and see that the pupils are Civ
en- a fair chance to do their best
work.
A Parent Teachers Association has
been organized in connection with
the school and is meeting with sue
cess. The object of this organiza-
ton is to arouse interest in the school
and to bring the parents and teach
ers into hearty cooperation with each
other. Every parent is urged to join
this organization, and assist in max
ing the school a success.-A Citizen
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-08
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvER

Christian Endeayer at the U. B.
Church Jan II, at 6:15 p. m. Lead
er Mrs. Edwin H. Cross; song No.
%; Rool call and each one to ans
wer by scripture verse; topics
How to read the bible helpfully.
Scripture: Psalms 10: TIA, Matt. 7:
24-29; prayer; song no. 284; leaders
talk; read the bible constantly, j.
w. Ware; read to obey, Sadie Logan;
read to understand, Alma Edmund;
read to ponder, Ruby Radabaugh;
song; My mothers bible, by girls;
read for warning, Mrs. Polling; read
ing Mrs. Winnie Ekline; influence
of the bible on history, Lena Weese;
the pocket testment, Blanche Hollen;
the bible in literature, Vance Allen
der; in view of the value of the bible,
why it is so much neglected? Rev
Gross; closing song No. 288.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-08
WEST PENN WILL SOON DISTRI-
Butte POWER IN BELINGTON

The West Penn has taken over the
Electric franchise owned by T.. l..
Bennett and will begin at once to
wire the town for lights and power,
and it is said will be ready to dis
tribute power within ninety days or
even sooner.
The Common Council has consent
ed to the arrangement, will be will
ing when the time comes to turn over
the electric outfit of the Consumers
Heat, Light, Water and Power Co.
when they legally get possession, to
this company for $1,000, according to
an agreement passed upon Tuesday
night at an adjourned session Of the
council from last week.
Mr.. Whitemore, vice-president of
the West Penn, and Mr.. Corbun, at
torney for the same, were here at
each meeting and finally consented
to the action of the common council.
Work on the wiring will be started
within week or ten days.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-08
GETS
LIFE in PRISON
Pastor Slayer Gets Life and Mrs.
Elsio Sweetin Gets IS Years in
Prison.


MOUNT VERNON. III, Jan 3--with
the declaration that she was equally
as responsible as her pastor-lover,
and warranted sentence equally as
severe, Judge J. G. Kern today over
ruled motions for new trial for Mrs.
Elsie Sweetin and Lawrence M.
Hight convicted of the murder of her
husband MILFORD Sweetin and form
ally sentenced the man to life impri-
sonment and the woman to 35 years.
The judge, in passing sentence took
both defendants to task for their part
in the prison plot, telling Mrs. Sweet
in he was convinced she was Of
stronger mind than her codefendant,
and informing Hight that he believ-
ed he was of sufficiently mentality
10 distinguish between right and
wrong
Il changed my mind about you,
Mrs Sweetin," the Judge said. "At
first | thought you might have been
led into this crime by the urging Of
the co-defendant but now am con-
WINGED you have stronger mind than
Hight.
Referring to the fact that the evil
denee showed that Mrs. Sweotin adj
mitted giving her husband poison
three times, the judge asserted that
IL takes lot Of cruelty and lot
of nerve to do thing like that
"lt took a cruel heart to witness
the sufferings of the man who had
been your husband for 10 years. Now
your husband is dead and you must
go to prison and leave your children
without a father and mother. You
have blighted their lives and why,
cannot understand"
In passing sentence on Hight,
Judge Kern declared that while their
was some foundation for the pre-
sumption that he was unbalanced
still he was of the opinion that he
was of sufficient mentality to know
that it is wrong to kill people by
administering poison or buy poison
for others and urge them to admin
lister it to people"
II can see how you came to enter
into improper relationship with Mrs.
Sweetin, that is common experience
The fact that a man has become
Minister does not remove him from
the temptations to which other men
are subjected. 1t does not change
his nature.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-08
BEER TURNS TO WATER IN
DRY HANDS


NEW YORK, Jan. 2nd.--Leave it
to Union Hill, across the river in Jer-
sey, to provide miracles. go.
On Wednesday fifteen barrels of
beer, said to have had the kick of a
horse, were seized by prohibition Of
ficers.. They were taken to gar
age and stored for the night. go.
Yesterday Chief Hayes Of the pro-
secutor's staff went to the garage to
obtain samples upon which to base a
case of violation. He drew from Bar
rel No. la bottle Of water. Barrels
2 to Is inclusive offered nothing
stronger.
Hayes promises some interesting
developments when he gets the an
swer to how it happened.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-08
AMERICAN FARM BUREAU FED
GRAFTON URGES REJECTION
OF PROPOSED CHILD"
LABOR" AMENDMENT.

At meeting of the Executive
Committes of the American Farm
Bureau Federation, held in Chicago
on September Is, 1924, the follow
ing resolution was adopted:
Whereas, Congress has passed an
amendment to the Constitution which
would give that body power topro-
hibit the labor of persons under the
age of Is years and to prescribe the
conditions of such labor and the rat
ification of this action is now before
the state legislatures, and
Whereas, The opportunity to dis
courage or prohibit this sort of feder-
al MISUNDERSTANDING farm mo-
5her Of Congress-has passed for
the moment beyond the activities of
the American Farm Bureau FEEDER
alton and has become almost entirely
z state question, and
Whereas. The proposed amend
ment will give Congress blanket au-
thority to pass stringent and far
flung laws on this subject which is
already covered adequately and ac-
cording to local conditions in ma
jority of states.
1--WE urge the State Farm Bureau
Federations to impress upon their
legislatures the desirability Of de-
feating the ratification of the child
labor amendment"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-08
COOLIES DROVE HIM OFF
ESCAPED PRISONER SAYS

STURGIs, Mich, Jan A. Charles
Barrone, thirty-five, escaped Kala-
mazoo County prisoner who has been
sought since last October walked in
to the local police station to have his
fingerprints taken for application for
a soldiers bonus and was locked up.
Kalamazoo authorities said Bar
rome had escaped from prison camp
doing work on county roads. He had
eighteen days to serve. Coolies drove
him from the camp, Barrone said.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-08
PLANT
DESTROYED
Wooden Mills Destroyed With Loss
Of Nearly 100000; Water Inadequ-
ate to Stem Flames.

FAIRMONT, w. Va. Jan. 6-The
wooden mill Of the Evansville Manu-
featuring company was destroyed
early this morning by fire. Manager
Jones estimated the loss at between
s250,ooo and 100000 covered parti-
ally by insurance. The insurance is
SOS, 900.
The cause of the fire has not been
determined but it is thought that its
origin may have been spontaneous
combustion. Night Waterman Jami-
son said that it started at or near the
river. The flames spread with dread
full rapidity. 1t was like the spread
Of a celluliod fire. There were about
- men in the building working and
some OF them were unable even to
get their personal effects.
Some of the workmen tried to APP
ply fire hose that were distributed
about the building but their at tempts
were futile.
The firemen of the central station
answered the call but with one very
small steam and little pressure their
efforts were Of no avail An attempt
to use the pumper taking water from
Buffalo creek was defeated because
the pump hose was too short to reach
the stream.
Three shifts Of men work at the
plant which was doing fine BUSH
ness. This plant manufactures a
high grade Of blankets and wooden
cloths for suitings.
About three weeks ago there was a
small fire at the plant and it started
IN the same manner as that of this
morning which consued one of the old
est manufacturing concerns in this
part Of West Virginia.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-08
Want TO GO TO HAVANA

The United States Army is now
accepting applicants for enlistment
for service in the Hawaiian Islands.
Practically all branches Of the Army
are open for assignment there.
The Hawaiian Islands, with their
well-known and perfect semi-tropical
climate, their plant life and flower
beauty throughout the year, the var
iety Of races with their native cost
umes and customs, their love Of beau
ty and sentiment, makes tour of
duty there long remembered exper-
fence.
Another features to be considered,
is the wonderful boat trip. Sailing
from New York City on one of Uncle
Sans most modern Army transports.
with every convenience for comfort
and safety enroute, the trip is made
along the Atlantic coast, Gulf of
Mexico, through the Panama Canal,
and across the Pacific to Honolulu,
H. |. Over this route the applicants
have the opportunity of seeing the
Florida Coast, Cuba, Mexico the Pam
ANA Canal, and ultimately the Haw-
allan Island the Paradise of the
Pacific"
The Recruiting Station in Elkins
has been Authorized to accept quail
fled men for these assignments.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-08
YIELDS AK ON 10TH
BIRTHDAY

ST. JoHNsBURY, Vt, Jan. r
John Moron, Of Victory, celebrated
his 1O9th birthday to-day by vigorous
" attacking the woodpile at the Ly-
naugh Farm, near here, where he
makes his home Mr.. Moron claims
to have been born in New Ireland.
P. O., on New Years Day, 1916.
Mrs. Philena Drown, of Kirby, a
few miles from here, who will cele-
brate her 104th birthday in May, is
Mr., Morron's closest rival for old
age honors in the north country.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-08
ELEPHANT SWALLOWS AN ANVIL
BUT SURGEON HAS HOPE

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. IA har-
ness makers awl was revealed today
in Photographic plate, following an
X-ray examination of the neck of
Lena, dancing elephant, appearing
at a local theatre.
Lena had swallowed the awl, which
she picked up on the stage of the
theatre.
Veterinarians believe the instru-
nent will work itself out and cause
the elephant no acute discomfort.
The X-ray examination of Lena was
sid to be the first ever performed on
an elephant.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-08
COOLIDGES GUEST, ALSO
LINCOLN'S

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-Presi-
Dental receptions are no novelty to
Lieutenant Colonel r. G. Scott, of
Linn Creek, Mo-, who was among the
thousands who extended New Years
greetings to-day to the President and
Mrs. Coolidge.
The first time Colonel Scott attend
ed White House reception was in
1862, when President Lincoln was
host.
Scott won his title through his SER
vice during the Civil War with the
Twenty-fourth Iowa Infantry