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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-29
BELINGTON BANKS CONSOLIDATED

January the of the Citizens
Bengton that Of the First National
Bngton all the deposits and the
Deposits of the Citizens National Bank
National deposit
friends Citizens National Bank that their interests will be
carefully that the treatment awaits them
a their banking home.
will all books brought for balancing.
consolidation banks Bngon banking insti
with almost and capable of
lively akin o the community interests
condition the FIRST NATIONAL
at of business January 28h 1926
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-29

BY w. "A Street

by w "a -CIEecC
Mr.. Editor-The Legislative "Grist
Mill" is running along smoothly, with
Speaker Keatley iii charge Of the
hopper. have dumpt in several
grists, but the one put in Taxing
bachelors, male and female is
causing considerable comment. The
chairman of the Finance committe
told me that the Bill would be report
ed "favorably." If it is we will have
a jolly time.
Both Houses passed the Bill today
permitting the Road Commission to
go ahead with the sale Of the $780,
100000 road work. This had the APP
prevail of Governor Gore, or it would
not have been done. Both Republic
cans and Democrats, say that they
will support Gov. Gore. Our good
friends, Arnold and Crawford are
right on the job Scene and Charley"
are good sports.
The action of the Senate Demo-
Gratis in breaking the dead Lock" is
not without precedent. This same
thing happened in the general AS
sembly of Maryland in 1896. The
House was dead locked, in organic
ing, when the Democrats help to elect
q Republican Speaker
Our good friend Bunker Reynolds,
delivered "Phillipic" in the Senate
yesterday, because of the action of
the Democrats. However, large
number of Republicans look on this
as patriotic act. Senator Kidd, in
a conversation with me the other
night said II did not come here to
play politics, but to work for the
good Of West Virginia"
/ wish to say to the people Of Phil
ippi, that feel sure that the Bill, to
enable their Board Of Education to
finish paying for their school building
will go through o. K. And to the
people Of Barbour county that the
Bill reorganizing the County Court
will also become law. / am making
a special effort in behalf of the farm
ers Of our county.
On last Wednesday night the mem
bers of the Legislature were given
banquet, by the Estate Fair As
scciation." Oh, boy tell you we had
some fine eats; and you all know that
your uncle enjoys anything along
that line.
My Bill, making it a felony for any
one to attempt to operate any motor
vehicle when intoxicated, is receiving
much favorable comment 1t will
pass, as it should We can not stand
by and see innocent women and chill
dren murdered by such fiends.
The initial session will close, next
Wednesday.
Charleston, w. Va, 1-23-25
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-29

REPORT or THE CONDITION OF THE FIRST BANK
BELINGTON IN THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, AT
CLOSE BUSINESS, JAN. 18TH 1925
RESOURCES
discounts including rediscouns, of other
banks bills Of exchange drafts sold with in
doIsenen Of this bank o8S9oS 90
overeraf unsecured 21817
Z. s. Government securities owned
Deposited to bonds vau $40O0000
Government securities 100000 llOO00OO
securities 94l5625
Banking and fixtures $o4o22 so4o422
Real Estate 259oOOo
with Reserve Bank 4740322
Cash in vault and amount due from 6S75374
74566
Redemption with U. S. Treasurer and due from y s.
2ooOOo
TOTAL ...............
LIABILITIES
Surplus fund 100000
Undivided profits 95l756
Circulating notes outstanding Observation-Disclosures. 100000
national banks 4SU6U
Certified checks outstanding
Cashiers Checks outstanding
2,728.31
deposits
deposits payable within 80 days
Individual deposits subject to check 2O2354O2
other municipal deposits secured by pledge
Of assets Of this bank or surety bond 444s514
Dividends unpaid $500
deposits (other than bank deposits)
subject to Reserve 247,364l6s
Time deposits subject Reserve payable after 30 days sub
jec 80 notice, and postal savings:
(oth than browed s37e2e7
Other time deposits
Total Of time deposits subject to Reserve 41755s
Bills Payable ......... .................... $4,000
TOTAL ...................... 1859 5s5 81
O. HI GALL, Cashier
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-29

See the bug bit IN the "MICRoBE
OF LOVE-"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-29

The "MICROBE OF LOVE- is an
epidemic Of laughter.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-29

The ''MICROBE OF LOVE" is Of
unusual merit; the action is swift
moving; the songs catchy; the COM
edy clean and wholesome, with a
laugh in every line.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-29

No one has ever regretted seeing
the "MICROBE OF LOVE"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-29
BANK STATEMENT

Charter No 6619 Reserve District NO o
REPORT OF THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
AT BELINGTON STATE WEST VIRGINIA, AT
THE CLOSE BUSINESS, JAN. 2sTH 1926
New Britain herald., 1925-08-07
FIVE ARMED ROBBERS TAKE
 FURS VALUED AT S100, ,000
 IN DARING NEW YORK RAID
5 KILLED, 3 DYING IN LOWELL AUTO SMASH Car Goes Off Bridge, Drops 40 Feet-Bride-to-Be
 Is One Victim

Lowell, Mass, Aug. LP, Five were lost when an automobile car rying nine persons plunged through 8 fence on the Chelmsford street bridge in this city early today and fell forty feet to the tracks of the Boston and Maine railroad.
 Four of the victims were mem- bers of one family. The dead are: Fred Christos, driver of the automo- bile; William Christos, his brother: Mrs. Portia Gelteas and Gladys Christos, their sisters; Mrs. Anna Christos, wife of William.
 Vacilios Gefteas, husband of Mrs. Portia Gefteas, Louis Colivas and his wife, Mrs. Katherine Christos Colivas, were probably fataly injur- ed.
 Only one of the party. Alexander Christos, escaped serious injury. She reported to the police that the party were returning from an automobile ride to Tyngsboro which had fol- lowed a pre-nuptial celebration in honor of Gladys Christos whose wedding day was set for next Sat urday. Fred Christos, who was driving lost control of the car at a curve and the crash followed.
 James O'Yinnias, the f1ance of Gladys Christos, remained at the home of her parents while the other members of the party went for the drive. just before daybreak.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-07
GOLDEN RULE NASH NOW IS UNDER FIRE Social Workers and Union Leader Start Inves-
 tigation

Olirct, Mich, Aug. 7OPt-A com mittee was appointed today by the Fellowship of Christian Social Or der, in session here to investigate the wage scale and hours of work that exists in what is known as the Golden Rule" clothing factory own ed by Arthur Nash, of Cincinnati,
 The committee was advised to make comparison of the wages and hours of work with those of the union scale.
 Nash was not present to todfS's sessions. An attack against the management of the factory was led by Sidney Hillman, president of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America, who objected to the meth ods employed here.
 'The employees have no kind of presentation, nor any voice in the control of the business" Mfr, Hill man said. Theoretically they are offered control. They are offered a chance to buy. as a group, control- ling interest In the company stock but because they are not being edu- cated to assume even slight man agerial responsibility, they are left incapable of authority"
 c, c. Morrison, editor of the Chris tan Century. added his voice In ob- jection. He said:
 "I should like 10 know wherein this factory, about which we have heard so much and which I have boosted for the past six years In the
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New Britain herald., 1925-08-07
BLUE LAW PENALTIES
 GIVEN STAND OWNERS
Milford Beach Concession aires Have Appealed
 From $2O0 Fines

Milford, Comm, Aug. ' Rl-Ap- neals to the court of appeals under bonds of $2o0 each, were taken by the 23 Milford Beach concession aries who were found guilty by Dep uty Sheriff George J. Smith In court today of doing secular business on Sunday other than works of ncces- Sity or mercy and who were fined S25 and costs in each case.
 The charge of exposing and dis playing for sale were nollcd.
 Charges against Albert Whitman, Steven Bonia and Mrs. Thomas Kaaepy were nolled because in the first case the owner did not have knowledge of the operation of his concession and In the other two cases the defendants were only hired employees.
 The cases of Harold B. Graham, Edward Lawlor and Fred Hlll were tried separately and 1t was contend ed that no evidence was submitted 10 show that articles had been sold In violation of the statues. The other 20 cases were tried in group.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-07
5O,OOO ROBBED KNIGHTS
 OF KHAN 10 PARADE
Washington Ready For
 Demonstration Tomorrow Expect No Trouble

Washington, Aug. : Rl-A parade Of 6o,0GO robed members of the Ku hluX Kan, moving down Pennsyl- Vanla avenue from the capitol to the White House was promised for tomorrow afternoon in final plans made today by headquarters of the organization here.
 The marchers, walking sixteen abreast, will start at o'clock and Will finish their parade In the Park way near the Washington monument where telephone amplifiers will be installed to carry the voices of speakers who will take part in the ceremonies to all parts of the crowd expected to gather here. Some off cials expect the parade to last until midnight.
 Police officials today made elabor- ate plans to handle the influx of visitors and to prevent disorder. All members of the metropolitan force have been ordered on duty and will be stationed at strategic points, The public has been informed that no disturbance Is expected. The first arrest in connection with the Kan demonstration occurred today when Thomas l., Avaunt, who has been violently assaiIing the organization in handbills, was taken into custody. No charge was placed against him and 1t was indicated he probably would be released after the depar- ture of the visiting delegations.
 Kan headquarters declared a large contingent Of the visitors would be made m of members of the womon's auxiliary. During the parade the women will serve refresh ments 10 the marchers. Automobile trucks have been obtained for the purpose of conveying the refresh- ments
 A fiery cross will he burner at the Arlington horse show grounds, on the Virginia side of the Potomac facing Washington, on Sunday night. The Kan declares it will he the largest ever burned by the organza- ton.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-07
BRIDGEPORT'S PROBE
 IS BACKED BY MAYOR
Aldermanic Investigation of Gasoline Prices
 Is Approved

Bridgeport, Conn, Aug. CPl-An adermanic investigation into the price of gasoline ill Bridgeport will get under way at the next common council meeting, it was learned to- day.
 The probe, sponsored by Mayor r. William Behrens, will be conducted by committee of aldermen, named at his suggestion by the council and will devote it's energies 10 investiga- ton into the difference between the gasoline cost in Bridgeport and in cities and town in New York state.
 Tt seems decidedly strange that Bridgeport should be compelled to pay between 26 and 2s cents per gallon for gasoline when residents in cities down the line are able to buy their gas for 22 and 34 ccnts," Mayor Bohrens stated today.
 In starting tho investigation the mayor is falling in line with exccu- lives In New Haven and Hartford who have instigated similar probes of the situation In those cities.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-07
FIVE CENT FARE SLOGAN
 OF WALKERS CAMPAIGN
Hylan's Primary Opponent An nounccs One Big Plank In His
 New York Platform

New York. Aug ' Pl-State Senator James J, Walker, in the first public statement since his selection last night as Tammany candidate for mayor, today an nounced that he would stand firmly for the five cent fare in New York. He indicated that his campaign would get into full swing next week with the establishment of headquar- ters and the organization of a cam paign committee.
 'I'll cut my right arm of before will do anything or sign anything 10 increase fares in New York city, he said This was considered the opening gun in his campaign.
 AS the five cent fare has been Mayor Hylsn's big issue during his incumbency, it Is expected that the fight for right to this issue will de- velop a vigorous political clash.
 Governor Smith today declined 10 discuss the campaign, but it is ex- pected that actively he will support Senator Walker.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-07
JURKOWSKpS DEATH OCCURS AT HOSPITAL His Alleged Assailant Will Be Tried For Man
 slaughter

Following the death this noon of Alex Jurkowski, of 140 Grove street, at the New Britain general hospital, Frank Andrzyczyk, Of the same ad- dress, who Is now being held by the police on a technical charge of breach of the peace, will face a charge of manslaughter in the local police court. Jurkowski's injuries, which have kept him confined since last Wednesday evening" are said to have been caused when AndrzcZyk pushed him from n porch.
 Jurkowski was taken in custody by the police Wednesday at about noon under the suspicion of being drunk. He was lodged In a cell at the station and 1t became evident later that there was something more ser ous than alcoholism the trouble with him. He complained of severe pains and was taken to the hospital to be examined. There 1t was estab- lished that he had internal injuries.
 Detective Sergeant Patrick O'Mara started an investigation of the case and the party" which was said to have preceded the illness of the man now dead. He heard stories to tho effect that Jurkowski had been ex- pelled from the house with more or less violence and Andr2yczyk is said to have pushed him from the front porch of the house on Grove street. Andrzyczyk was taken into custody and bond set at S1,000 In yesterdays session of the court at the request of Prosecuting Attorney J. c. Woods, who stated at the time that charge of manslaughter would be brought if JurkoWski's injuries were fatal. The prisoner was unable 10 obtain bonds
 An autopsy will be held on Jur- koWski's body this afternoon, and pending the report on it Prosecutor Joseph G. Woods will not take any further action against Andrzyczyk. Hospital authorities reported that a complete diagnosis of the dead mans injuries had not been made and the cause Of his death cannot be deter mined until the autopsy is perform cd IL Is thought that the man suf- fered from q broken neck in addi- ticn 10 the internal injuries.
 Prosecutor Woods announced this afternoon that if the autopsy shows that Jurkowski died of injuries re- ceived in the alleged assault, a charge of manslaughter will be
New Britain herald., 1925-08-07
ONE FATAL ACCIDENT
 DUPLICATED BY ANOTHER
For Second Time Tn Week Infant Is Called By Fall Through
 Window.

For the second time in the course of the last few days a loosened screen brought death into the home of New Britain people when Cath erlne Taragian, 19 months old. of A Broad street. died early this morn ing in New Britain general hospital where she had been brought yester- day morning following a two-story plunge 10 the street in front of her home.
 The Taragian family had just moved 10 New Britain from Worces- ter, Mass, and were awaiting the re- .mainder of their furniture, their new abode at the time but, partially fur nished. The little girl was playing with the screen which suddenly gave away and she toppled after it into the street. Dr. David P. Waskowitz was called and he said today that when the little girl landed in the street, her head struck an iron grat- ing, crushing it.
 Mir. Taragian is employed in an Oriental restaurant on Lafayette street. The funeral will be held to- morrow, time to be announced, with burial in Fairyiev cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-07
Kid Kaplan Posts Forfeit
 For Battle With Herman

Waterbury, Conn, Aug. Pt- Promoter George F, Mulligan this morning received 3 certified check for s2,n0o from Louis (Kid) Kaplan of Meriden, Conn. worlds feather weight champion, as forefeit guar anteeing his appearance and weight of 126 pounds for his championship bout with Babe Herman at the Base ball park in this city on August 27. Herman's forfeit of q similar amount is expected tomorrow.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-07
SCOTT SAVED, BUT GALLONS
 STILL THREATENS HIS LIFE
Adiudged Insane and Sent to Asylum But Should He Ever Regain His San ity, the Hangman Will Be Waiting

Chicago. Aug. ' P>--In an insane asylum instead of on the gallows, Russell Scott. erstwhile Canadian financier will expiate the murder of drug clerk in hold-up.
 Cell shock"-insanity resulting from Is months in jail and the or deals of two narrow escapes from the noose--was the verdict of a Jury last night in sanity test which saved him.
 The jury's finding and Scott's re- moval to the Chester insane asy- lum toda" ended a fight for life that probably was the most desperate in Cook county criminal annals. Seven ballots and three hours and forty minutes deliberation were necessary before the jury agreed.
 Eludes Death Five Times.
 Five times since Joseph Maurer was killed in a drug store opposite the city hall in April, 1924, Scott has faced death. Within the last three weeks. q few hours before the death march, Scott was saved once by weeks reprieye and again by a stay of execution issued at 2 o'clock fin the morning by Judge Joseph David on a petition declaring him insane.
 still In Shadow.
 Had he been found sane. Judge David would have imposed a death sentence once more. Even in the asylum Scott faces death on the gal lows should he ever he found 10 have regained his sanity,
 Warned against a demonstration, spectators and principals greeted the verdict with dramatic silence. Scott's eyes never left the slip of paper the jury foreman passed to a bailtff, who gave it to the clerk. His mouth tWitched nervouslv and he fdgeted. Judgment entered, he was hurried away by guards.
 Family Hears Verdict.
 His relatives heard the verdict with expressions of emotion. His wife, Catherine, whose untiring ef- forts brought funds after the defense fight left the family penniless, leaned forward In an attitude of prayer, His mother wept and his aged and crippled father, Thomas, on whose 65d birthday Scott was sentenced, stayed close to his son. Thank God for the verdict" the father said, later. That's what the
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New Britain herald., 1925-08-07
RIDE THROUGH FLAMES
Grew of men Forced to Drive Loco motive Through Sheet Of Fire and Burning Bridge to Escape.

Bellingham, Wash, Aug. [ tF-A crew of men was forced 10, drive a locomotive through a solid flame of fire and over four wooden bridges, one of which was ablaze, 10 save themselves from death when the Lyman Lumber company plant, 20 miles south Of here. was destroyed by a forest fire last night.
 Three girls employed in the cook house of the company stuck to their jobs, providing food for fire fighters until all hope Of saving tho camp had been given up, late in the after noon. They were then forced 10 flee through a woods, ss s path leading from the camp was covered with flames.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-07
BOY OF Y ADMITS
 MURDERING FATHER
ParRerSburg, Iowa, Methodist
 Minister Shot to Death
MOTHER ALSO IS WOUNDED
Youth Offers No Explanation of Killing Friends Think He May Have Been Mentally Unbalanced as Result Of Overstudy.
By The Associated Press.

By The Associated Press.
 Parkersburg, Iowa, Aug. War ren Vandervoort, 17. today confess ed that he shot and killed his father, the Rev. R. J. Vandervoort, Methodist Episcopal minister, here last night, Marshal James Mitchell announced today.
 The youth also admitted, the marshal said. that he shot and wounded his mother, when she ap- peared in the doorway of the pas tors room, apparently to investigate the shot that killed her husband. Then he followed her Into a bed room and shot her again. The boy gave no explanation for the shoot ings.
 Refusing to give any reason for the shooting until he dictates a formal confession, young Wander voort told officers ow he had kill ed his father by placing his repeat ing rife within four Inches of the elder mans head and then shot his mother as she rushed to tho door, way
 He said hc fired the second shot into his mothers head by placing the rifle against her temple as she lay on the floor.
 Accuses Own Son
 Mrs. Vandervoort's only words since she was found about 2:30 a. m., In the bed to which she had dragged herself after the shooting in the hallway several feet away. have been a moaned "Warren, he did it, he did It."
 Young Nandervoort was taken into custody at Reinbeck, Iowa
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New Britain herald., 1925-08-07
Some Treasury Officials Think Figure Will Be S35O,OOO,O00 With Higher Amount Pos- sible $3,l0o, o,00O,- 900 Budget Desired.
In Meantime Coolidge Is Keeping in Touch With All Affairs, Not Forget ting Coal Crisis

Washington, Aug. 7 Pl-soms treasury officials now hope to be able to recommend tax reduction of sS5o, o,OOO,OOo or even s4oo, ooo.- GOO to the next session of congress.
 Heretofore the understanding has been that sSOo,O0O,OO would be about the limit of recommended cuts. The suggestion of greater reduction resulted from greater tax receipts this year than had been expected.
 A budget of s3,1oo,O0O, 900 for the fiscal year of 1927 now Is the aim of Director Lord of the budget bureau, who today began preparing the fiscal program.
 The total is about S290,00o, GOO less than the expenditures for the present year and on the basis of present figures will be the lowest of any year since the war.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-07
Gross Profits of Two Million
 From Gasoline Sales in Conn.
These Figures for First Six Months of Year 3255 Stations Dispose of 51,- 791, 400 Gallons, or One Ninetieth of Total for Country

Hartford, Aug P)-Gross profits of nearly two million dollars were realized by S.255 filling stations in the state from the sale of gasoline for motor vehicles during the first half of the year.
 Many New Stations.
 On the first day of this month there were 3.35l filling station reg istered in the state motor vehicle de- partment, of which 96 were estab- lished during the past month and l0S in June.
 The average price of gasoline for the past seven months in Connecti- cut has been 24.5 cents gallon. The average price of gas per gallon at retail increased from 19 cents on January i to 2S cents on the last day Of July.
 July Sets Record.
 Approximately 51,791,4OO gallons of gasoline were sold in Connecti- cut In the half year period and the average margin of gross profit was four cents gallon. The quantity consumed during July when the peak price prevailed. was the largest sold in Connecticut in any single month since the gasoline tax was imposed four years ago.
 The gas consumed in Connecticut was about one-nineticth of the total for the country.
 At the end of last year, the excess of gasoline supply over the demand in the country was 1,279,055,135 gallons.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-07
Herd Six Employees of Furrier's Company h. to Basement And Ransack l6 Pelt Safes At Leisure.
Robbery Takes Place De- spite Warnings and Guard Posted at Doors of Establishment

New York, Aug. z R-Five armed robbers today held up the store and factory of Harry Bleideis Co., manufacturing furriers, herded six employees in the basement and, ransacking Is pelt safes, escaped with furs valued at. $l00,000.
 Warned by recent depredations in the fur district, the firm had taken special precautions. Even in busi- ness hours it's doors were guarded and Identification required of all strangers. The robbers gained ad- mittance today by posing as union workers.
 The employees were tied together In the basement and guarded by one man while the others calmly ran sacked the safes in full sight of the crowded street.
 The loot was thrown into wait. ing automobile and the robbers drove off unmolested, gaining a start of several minutes before the police were notified.