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

there was warm glow around his
near5 that made him insensible for the
iiioii'sii' " eo'u ana cilii.
Within his soul he felt the thrill of
victory, victory won over the great
est enemy the world knows. For. once
more his hand had helped to avert the
sword Of the grim reaper-his skill
and surenegs Of touch had brought
back another soul from the brink. 1t
had been an emergency call this time,
call that came iu.t as the bells we're
telling the biriA Of the New year.
with The chances 100 TO l against win.
ming the fight but again science and
skill had added another victory to it's
long list. George Hamilton would
live; his family III the little cottage in
Bower street would have him back
VIZ 'nein pelore many days and, IN
$3.50 u mourning anu SADNESS, taere
49, o'1'i Oe 10y Mha happIhess III the
- ~, 'i"'',e' aahh 'od mat | was
~ - ~ = DOCTOR trevor WINS
li+tla ~ -" or sNaes as ,i ne so' ihlo ms
80 Sens i'Ne an oilea oi
1a ~, - ~ ~ . ), happen just as tlie
- 90 Doln
FOR TINS time he knew that he had
won double victory. For many years
he had tried hard TO interest the old
ana wealthy Mrs. Whiteside In the
building of new hospital for Carter,
TO be operated along new aud up-to-
Ia 70 inn
tho to,,.r sss a., : az , so.eis heeueo IN
Doctor rrevor,s l;fa sinaa ~ h - a'l M ~
there seyera, tinas ~ Ia rS,n ,o solilt
that Afrq 1vbitoeids 49, or ~, 'iio 81. -
Of consantfag M a,,,' . - " !, 49, ~
sba bad fali., hac,. ~ :, 49,, =. ~ ~ las,
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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-01

to be on ones guard at all times
Reluctantly Hoskins forsook the old
field of his activities and sought other
prey. Ii was a hard year, however.
What little he picked up from the
Christmas shoppers he already owed
to friends. tfe was facing the New
Year almost penniless. Then he re-
membered the old lady and her fat
purse. He despised himself for think
ing of it-he a man of principles but
starvation is starvation. and it was
New Years Eve Tonight she would
come.
He concealed himself in an old
creyise in the masonry. It was a per-
fect hiding place. He could see ont
easily and not her seen hy anyone
About midnight he heard the slow,
heavy step Of the old lady. She
passed close by him and advanced a
few yards. He emerged from his hid
ing place and followed About to
make quick spring at her, she
turned, and faced him. He composed
himself with difficulty, tipped his hat
and bid her happy New Year in a
weak. strained voice.
"Oh, thank zee, sir; the same to you.
sir
Fine weather we been avin?'
Zine, indeed. And fine for that boy
O. mine what's comm in tonight from
them 'ot 'eathen places" The old lady
shifted. Hoskins edged little closer
to her
"Ain't seen yer boy for some time 2"
'Only from the bridge ERE onct
year Amt seen him to old In my
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-01
TAKE A LOOK AHEAD

The successful up-buiiding of any
enterprise means that someone has
used imagination and foresight.
With a quarter century the auto
motive industry has grown from zero
to one of the largest industries in
this country.
Fourteen million cars were in SER
vice last year; approximately five
million more will be placed in service
this year; in 1926? 1886?
What wonderful opportunity for
the man who, concentrating every eff
fort upon present possibilities, looks
ahead to 1926 1886 and builds
firmly for the future. Weekly Un-
derwriter.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-01

/ West Yirginians that are in the Dis
/ tlict of Columbia, and this year over
] 500 OF the sturdy Mountaineers as
j senbled at Pythian Temple, where
very excellent entertainment program
was given to the people under the di-
rection OF Mr.. j. Villa DeGrange,
/ who had full charge Of the feast,
which was the most pleasing of the
many that have been held, in the
years pass, but these meetings like
good cider, improves with age, and
50 it is with the West Virginians each
meeting of this kind is better than
the former
congressman Allen and Tayler Of
the state were on the regular pre-
gram, Mr. De Grange announced that
on two occasions more than twenty
years ago, he had unsuecessfully at
tempted at the request of others to
organize West Virginia, nonpartis-
an society, but each had failed. but
later, he was requested to enter the
field of organization, by another per-
son, who was present and which was
a success, the result of this small be-
ginning was the one in session at
this time, with more than 500 per-
sons present and he then called on
Mr.. D. W. Gall, the first President of
the Society and the writer of the let
ter suggesting the movement to
stand up, and it so happened that
when he arose, he was along side of
Mr.. De Grange, the two men who put
the movement in motion were greet
ed by an applause. The first con-
ference was at the writers house,
where committees were appointed and
the next meeting was held in the Old
Masonic Temple with twelve per-
sons present, and the constitution
and bylaws were adopted, and the
Society organized, since which time,
it has had many reverses, but is now
in very prosperous and attractive
condition.
Judge Ira E. Robinson, who was in
the city on legal business and being
of that class, who are West Virgin
ians in season and out of season, i'm
proved the opportunity to be at the
meeting and responded to the cali
and made one of the best, if not the
best address of the evening, assuring
them, that it was not the first time
he had addressed this society. but
reminded them, that during the first
year of the life of the Society. while
ne was still member of the Supreme
Court OF Appeals, he came all the
way from Charleston, the state capi-
toll to address the Society. His talk
was very cheering and inspiring to
the people 0 fthe state, who are re-
siding here, and was evidenced as an
preclated by hearty applause q it's
conclusion.
Following this address, the entire
audience repaired to the dining hall.
where feasting was the order of the
night, until the dancing took possess
ION OF those who cared to indulge.
Hon. Frank L, Bowman, Congress-
man elect, Second District came in
on the 18th and has been taking in
the movements incident to his INSTALL
ment after the 18th Of March, when
he becomes Congressman in fact
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arms since he was
A lad o. twelve.
The hoarse old
voice trembled a
little-a | M 0 S t
broke down. "An'
ard life for a lad,
that, on t h e m
ships, a n d n o
'ome, and an ard
er life for me
what's his lawful
mother never to
! lay an arm on him
in all these years"
Here she broke
inpo a h rt-
breaking sob. Its
a bad 'un I've
b e e n, sir. /
couldn't let that
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-01
Justlee q An
America First
ooa BooSDEN DUTY.

This newspaper must first Of all
be clean, and without malice in it's
opinions and expressions and it must,
at all times, devote itself un.hnchiEg
ly and fearlessly to the public service
in the interests Of the masses Of The
people.
1t must always combat evil and in
justice.
1t must always fight for progress
and reform.
1t must never tolerate conceptions
1t must be in sympathy with the
poor and unfortunate.
For Belington it must always
stand with the unselfsh devotion, for
the achievement Of the finest ideals,
of every high purpose, of every en-
terprise, of every step in the march
Of progress.
1t must stand for good govern
ment, freedom, equality, the public
welfare, civic and true patriotism
and undying love of country.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-01
WASHINGTON SPECIAL
i i y 4 4 ( /
West Virginia Notes and Passing
(By D. w. Gall)

toy u. w dauJ
Mrs. w. A. Pitts, and her dauglt
ter, Miss Alma were in the city last
week the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
D. Gall. Mrs. Pitts is a sister tt
Mrs. Gall. They were accompanied
from their home in Philippi, by Mrs
Lillian Westerman, who was the
guest Of DR.. and Mrs. Frank Casteel
of this city.
= West Virginians in the District OF
Columbia joined in a reunion, I'M
der the style of a Cider and Ginger
bread feast. This is observed each
fall at some convenient time and all
parts of feast is the product of the
state.
Shelton L. Roger, Esq, of Elkins
was in the city last week on busin-
ess matters and called to see sew
eral of the West Virginians, while in
the city.
1t now looks as if the third party
would be organized just in time, to
open place of rendivose for rene
grades of the G. o. P. when they are
thrown out of their former party al
legence, thus affording a place and
name for them to affiliate in the flu
ture.
The Grid Iron Club meeting on
Saturday night last, it is said, in its
fun making caused President Coolidge
to laugh out loud, an Accomplishment
that is not a success by every one
who has tried to do that, but it is
said, the President was one of noisy
daughters that night, which of itself
was pleasing feature to those who
know him as the silent man.
The death of Mr.. Samuels Com
pers, in San Antonio, Texas on Sat-
urday, was great loss to organized
labor in this country and all others
interested in good government. He
was rushed from the high altitude, in
Mexico, to the lower altitude in Tex
as, but his heart was too weak to re-
vive and maintain his life and he
passed away, in the presence of a
host of friends, co-labors in the field
of organized labor.
His body lay in state, in the A. F..
L. building from the arrival in this
city, until 1880 Tuesday night and
was viewed by thousands, of all walks
of life.
The writer has visited and viewed
many 2 prominent person body lying
in state, from the President down,
hui on no occasion has he ever seen
sub demonstration of respect, as in
tEis case, where flowers were indies
cribable in quantity, until all parts
of that immense building was over
flowing, and we were advised, that
three express cars had gone forward
before this hour ladened with flowers.
which were shipped to New York.
West Virginia Society, In The
District of Columbia
On Tuesday night, the 10th, the an
rual Ginger Bread and Cider feast,
which is observed each year, by the
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come and take her stand il the mid
die of the bridge looking expectantly
down the river. AS the "Amalia,a an
old barge engaged in tile Indian trade
and scheduled to arrive annually in
London on January I, sailed up the
river, she became violently agitated.
When It passed directly Under her, She
shouted loudly in a cracked, hoa.se
voice, and tossed a purse down to-
certain sailor ON the deck who greet
ed her with wild cheers. She would
watch the old boat glide easily up
>the river till it was out Of sight. Then
quietly she turned toward the south
and walked away.
Now Hoskins was conscientious
thief 1t was not his policy to rob
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-01

lad o mine see his mother wae
such miserable old witch. It'd break
his cart. | get together all can in
the world and give it to him onct 4
year for his 'oliday. It's the best I
can do for Ina. Don't know wAe he
thinks l ana. He never troubled to
find out. But-'Ey, ey, there" she
shouted suddenly.
The "Amalla" was steaming up the
river 1t was directly under them now
and little youth In uniform jumped
about eagerly on deck, signaling to
the old women on the bridge. She
dropped the parse squarcly into hi
hands.
''poray for 'er Majesty" called t.
YOUTH, his gay Voice continuing
sourd merriis Ms lie barge d.sal
peared up tn Fivpr
Finally ths Old CONAN turned to
Hoskins "G.eu night, sir, and God
bless you in the New Year." she said
softly, and walked away. Hoskins
stood motlonless, gazing up the river
after the small hazy object that was
the barge. There was a sentimental
look in his-eye, nand a softness in lii
droop of his mouth. God bless them
he breathed, would "a be- ii a BIZ
way, that, to begin the New Year.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-01
THURSDAY, JAN. 1sT 1925
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS

The date following your name is
the date of expiration of the paper;
if you find it incorrect please advise
US at once. We have had several
hundreds of new names to go over,
and if there is name not properly
spelled, we would be glad to know
that also. Please do not delay, but
let corrections, if any, come in at
once. The New Years Greetings.
EDITOR
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-01

old women OF
their purses. The
ap'ulent old men
of Hyde Park,
and the young
men, too, were his
game. But lately
there were toe
many in the bust,
ness for any profit,
And the newspa.
pers were against
him, daily re
m / n d n e theii
readers to be
ware of pick,
pockets. People
watched one more
now and ollp haC
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-01
BIBLE THOUGHT FOR TODAY

THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD GOD
is upon me: because the Lord hath an
olnted me to preach good tidings un-
to the meek: he hath sent me to bind
up the brokenhearted, to proclaim lib
erty to the captives, and the opening
Of the prison to them that are bound.
Isaiah GIL.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-01
Obey

Obey the voice OF God In the Book,
the voice of God in Your heart. the
eumstances. snd His servants obey
Echoes
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-01

VERY New Years
Eve the old lady
came. Hoskins had
been watching her
now for several
years. AIw q Y s
about the same
tt N e, G We n or
ftx,cIrn r.ta ,aH1, =
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-01
Want of Self Reliance

Discomfort is the want of self 'e-
lancet IS infrmity Of will.-Chris-
tan Evangelist.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-01
TODAY

TODAY
Is New Years Day
The Banks count their Cash
We make Resolutions for better
things.
We are living in the greatest age
of all time.
We start out with greater vim for
greater business.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-01

z. NORMAN TIRE
N0R wore a tender
s m lie as he
emerged from the
Carter hospital. A
dry, binding snow
was falling and
the morning was
biftprlu cold h1It
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-01
In the Sirht of God

The self-imparta,t are of no impor-
lance in the sight of God.-The Livl7g
Word
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Srnothered Thoughts

Sometimes little thoughts are smoth-
cred TO. death beneath lot of ponder
'GEs Sentences american Evangelist.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-01
SMALL TOWN HUMOR
AND PHILOSOPHY
Bv BUCK CAMPBELL

~~~~~~~~~~
The blond lawyer may not
always be leading light.
The hest sympathy you can
offer poor relative ls a check
Because a girl has a stony
heart is no sign that she is
peach.
Political fake stories are ripe
and there Is wonderful crop
u them this wear.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-01

Entered as second-class matter,
June 10, 1912, at the post office at
Belington, w Va, under the act of
March 8, 1879
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-01

Victory
BIZ Katherine Edelman

q. 1928. Western Newspaper union.)
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-01-01

F. E. THOMPSON, Consulting Editor
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Sad particulars aad yeu bsfera Of anything The
No other pepjeaten Ike She ccarsry Jast ssat ever
en- home nes9s for every member Of the family.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-07
SPIRITUALISM TESTS
 FIGURE IN WILL FIGHT
Arguments Pro and Con Being Made Today At Little Valley
 Probate Court

Little Valley. N. T., Dec, z R-- Scores of witnesses were on hand here today to testify that spiritual ism is and is not a fraud.
 Forty-1ive witnesses have been named by objcctors, seeking in sur rogate court to break the will of Dr. W. Irving Hewitt, who left his S15O,- 900 estate to the Lilydale assembly of spiritualsm, Nearly as many were scheduled to testify in behalf of the assembly in the trial which opened last week and recessed until today.
 Mrs. Anne l.. Hinmon, of Buffalo, and Misses Ruth and Irene Hinman of Friendship, the objectors, main- tain that the physician was unduly influenced by mediums Of the assem- bly, that spiritualism is a fraud and q deception, and that the assembly. under the law, may not inherit real property
 Lorenzo Waite of Friendship. al- ready has testified that 5S years ago when Dr. Hewitt was 24, he and oth- CT boys had seen the physician dressed ss a Modoc Indian, dancing about and swinging a large stick as he recited gibberish. Thereafter, Waite said, Dr. Hewitt was known in the village as "Modoc" and was regarded as irrational,
 The assembly contends that pr. Hewitt was a brilliant scientist. A shrewd intelligent business man, and that he left the fortune to il for the legitimate furtherance Of sci. entific knowledge,
New Britain herald., 1925-12-07
''Speckled Beauties" Win
 In Membership Contest

The membership drive in the New Britain Fish and Game association will be officially concluded tomor- TOW evening with banquet at the Jr. O. l.. A. NJ, hall
 Two teams were selected from the membership of the association, The Speckled Beauties" explained hy William Heslitt, and the Grouse" captainod by Henry Swanson, and they conducted a spirited contest for new members. The teams ran neck and neck right to the very end. the "Spockled Beauties" finally winning by the very close margin of two points. each new member counting ono point. The losers will provide inc banquet for the winners at the Jr. o. r. X. NJ. hall tomorrow night. Only the members of the two teams and tho officers of the association arc to be present. The membership of the association due to this con test has passed tho 1900 mark, hl- though they have not reached their first birthday yet.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-07
Sll,OS7 ADDITIONAL FOR
 WINTER ST. SYNAGOGUE
Contribution of $100 From Christian Resident Among Many
 Received

A total additional amount of $11.- 037 was raised at tho exercises in connection with the laying of the cornerstone of tho new synagogue on Winter street yesterday after noon. This amount is made up part ly of regular donations and partly of money received to purchase the windows in the new building. The Dunn brothers purchased one win dow at $3S5, and Martin II. Horwitz subscribed 10 another in memory of his mother. Other purchasers were Samuel Menus s210; Mrs. r. Levin and Son, S210; Mrs. M. Kotkin, S2i0, and Mrs. s, Jaffe, about $250. The Chevri Mishnais purchased the doors at price which will probably be S1,500.
 Many other donations were TO. ceivcd, among which one stands out as particularly pleasing to those active in erecting the new syna- gogue. This donation, s100. was re. ceivcd from a man who wishes tc remain anonymous. He is q non. Jew but is a great favoritc with the Jewish population of New Britain and the committee wishes to express its thanks to him for his contribu. ton.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-07
YACRI TRIAL IS
 NEARING AN END
Evidence All in and Arguments
 Started

lLtchneld, Conn. Dec. Pp-- Tho last of the rcbuttal testimony in the second trial of Olympia Macri, charged with tho murder of Johu Bagnano was taken this morning and this afternoon the state began its argument, Frank E. Mum, as- sistant 10 States Attorney Arnon A. filling In tho prosecution, opened for the state. He is expected to take up two of the hours allotted the state.
 The last rebuttal witness called was pr. John I. Buel, Litchfield neurologist, who was n surprise witness" introduced by the state last week. He observed Miss Macri dur ing the time she was tcstifying in her own behalf. The condition of the defendants mind at the time of the shooting on February 26, last was further probed today while Dr. Buel was on the stand.
 Before court opened counsel and Judge George E. Hinman spent near ly one hour in conference. Judge Hinman informed the jurors that time would be saved" as the result of the conference.
 During the cross examination of pr. Buel. Mir. Koletsky asked a number of questions concerning for fetgulness, On redirect Mir. filling read from the coroner's record that the girl was asked "how many shots did you fire?"
 q fired five" was the answer read She testified at this trial that she remembered nothing on that evening after the first shot.
 Mr. Koletsky objected strenuously saying that the states attorney was unfair when he makes such a state ment, a most damaging statement before the jury"
 The states attorney said that he was perfectly within his right in. asmuch as the defense had now
New Britain herald., 1925-12-07
MEMBERS HELP TO SAVE IN COST OF BUILDING
Reformation Lutheran Parishioncrs Aid in Keeping Down General
 Expenses of Construction.

Considerable expense of the con- struction of the Evangelical Luth- eran church of the Reformation on Court street, which was occupied hy the congregation yesterday for the first time, was saved because of vol Unteer work by the members, &C., cording to announcement at the service.
 The services were presided over by the Rev. Frederick w. Schacffer, pastor. Rev. Martin W. Gaudian of the St. Johns German Lutheran church and Rev. Dr. A. A, Ahlquis of the First Lutheran church of this city assisted. Rev. Berend Mehrtens of New Haven and Rev. Otto Hey dcnreich and Rev. J. w. Early of Hartford also participated.
 Two memorial windows have been promised by members of the con- gregation and there will be bap- tismal services there next Sunday. The church will not be dedicated until the upper portion of the struc- ture is completed.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-07
BOSCO, SLASHER OF RIVAL,
 FAILS TO RETURN HOME
Wife Has Not Seen Him Since He Gained Liberty Under Bond
 Friday.

Steve Bosco, who was bound over to superior court last Friday on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon on Salvatore Mele has been missing from home since the day of the court action, his wife, Elizabeth Bosco, reported this morning. She has appealed to Probation Otllccr h. C. Connolly,
 Bosco furnished his own bond of 51,0O. Later he called at his barber shop on the railroad arcade, taking what money was in the cash register and he also withdrew S22O from a bank, she says.
 He had lived in New Britain 2l years and has six children, tho old est l5 years Of age, and the young- est, who arc twins, being eight years of age.
 Bosco thought Melc was trying to steal his wife. They became em- hroiled in an altercation Thursday end the former slashcd the latter, Both were arrested and Bosco wal held for trial in the higher court Melo being sent to jail for breach oi the peace.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-07
SUITS FOR s2, ,O5O,OO0

Salem, Mass, Dec. ! R1-Suits for s2,O50,OOO against the manufac- turers' National Bank of Lynn. were filed in superior court today by Fred N. Moore, formerly of Peabody, but now of Wakefield, and the E. N. Moore and Son company, former Peabody leather manufacturers.
 Fred Moore brings three suits. each for S300,000. against Clifton Coburn. president of the bank, Ar thur Putnam, a director, and the bank as an institution, each based on the charge of malicious prose- cution in charging larceny of $50,
 Moore also sues Coburn for s100,00O for islander. The com- pany brings another suit for s50,0 for loss of collateral held by the bank by sale below its market value.