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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03
OFFICERS MAKE ARRESTS

A house of ill-fame was pulled
near Philippi last Saturday night by
the county officers. Annie Skinner
was brought before the court and fin
ed 500 and costs Amos Thompson who
owns and runs a restaurant in the
same building was also arrested and
put in jail. He claims to know
nothing of the "boarders" at his
place and will stand trial. This
nuisance" has been in operation for
some time, but it was not until Sat
urday night that enough evidence was
found to convict the parties. A lit
tie 'moonshine" was found in pos
session of Thompson which is the
principle reason for his being held
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03
WAGONS MUST CARRY LIGHTS

1t is against the state road law to
drive horse drawn vehicle of any
kind at night without displaying
lights, but the thing has never been
taken seriously until just now.
William johnson, a farmer, of near
Morgantown, has just been fined SO
and costs by Magistrate Martin M.
Moore, for driving team of horses
hitched to a wagon along highway
near Easton. State police prescott
ed the man after James C. Kirby of
Morgantown, ran his automobile into
a bank and damaged it considerably
in order to avoid collision with the
team.
Sergeant R. A. Moody, of the
state police, announced after the case
had been tried that all state police
had been instructed to arrest persons
driving teams on the highways at
night without lights.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03
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THAT SUPPER AND BAZAAR

The annual chicken supper and
bazaar scheduled for Friday evening,
December 18th, in the basement of
the NJ E. Chruch is an assured fact
1t will be useless to speak of the
quality of the supper for the patrons
of this annual event already know of
the many delicious viands Of the
menu.
The three busy bands of the Ladies
aid are shopping and preparing the
many articles for the bazaar, such
as hand and fancy work, useful ar
ticles for old and young, at sur
prisingly low prices.
Coming? Yes, many are planning
to be there to help and to be sociable!
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03

SAN DIEGO, Cal, Dec. 2.-Collid-
ing head on 1900 feet above San Diego
Bay, while their voight airplanes
were travelling faster than 100 miles
an hour, Captain Harry H. Shepherd
and Lieutenant John ID. Christian, at
tached to the Marine Corps aviation
squadron one, at North Island, were
killed today.
The airplanes, locked their wings
and fuselages parting after dropping
1000 feet, plunged into the bay about
four miles south of Coronado Tent.
City
Lieutenant Christians plane fell
nearer shore and the aviator was still
breathing when he was pulled from
the wreckage. He died enroute to
the naval air station dispensary.
Captain Shepherd remained in the
wreckage of his ship until the
wreckage barge hoisted the demolish-
ed plane from the bay bottom. The
body of the Marine Corps pilot was
found huddled over the shattered
steering stick.
A dramatic touch to the i'll fated
maneuver in which the two aviators
lost their lives was added when it
was discovered that both men evident
ly had sensed their danger and for q
fraction of second had tugged at
their parachutes, which were opened
but still tied securely to the bodies of
the dead pilots.
Captain Shepherd was married
three months ago His widow re-
sides in Coronado.
During the World war he com
manded a machine gun company of
the Fifth Marine Battalion. He
graduated from the Pensacola Naval
Air Station in 1921.
Lieutenant Christian was born in
Halethrope, Md, February IL, 1900.
He was married.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03
IN MEMORIAM

In the passing of Hon George M.
Kittle, this county has lost valu-
able man. 1t can be said Of him that
he was man that did things, always
active, always painstaking, and with
his great knowledge gave freely and
truly abundant information to those
who desired it. In business, in pub
lie, in church and in home he was
sought out as dependable and reli-
able. Few such men are hard to
find.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03
RED CROSS ROLL CALL

Messrs, M. r. Keyser, Ralph Thorn
hill, Ralph Teter, Charles P. Harper,
0. J. Woodford, R. E. McCutcheon,
w. j. Tucker; Mesdames N. Y. Wet
eel, John A. Robinson, Walter Nc
Wicker, Marvin Digman, Fannie
Quinn; Mr.. and Mrs. P. P Ferretta;
Misses Kathleen Curry, Flora Sweck-
er, Martha Joliffe, Betty Hillyard.
Total membership taken Sc. Mon
ey contributed for local Red Cross
work 81.
Total $50.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03
NEW JUSTICE OF THE PEACE

S. A. George has resigned his office,
as justice Of the peace Of Valley Dis
trict, Barbour county, and ex-justice,
F. A. Simpson, was appointed to fill
the vacancy. He has given bond am
entered Immediately upon his duties.
Squire" Simpson is very careful
justice and one worthy the office. 1t is
regretted Mr.. George could not find
time to continue Office as he too was
a good justice.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03
Observation-Disclosures

A beautiful wedding was solemniz-
ed last Thursday when Miss Leone
Rohrbough became the bride of Mr.
Thomas Mcmahon. Tie wedding took
place at the home of the brides
grandmother, Mrs. Mary Rohrbough
on Brown Avenue, The bride is the
only daughter of Amos Rohrbough,
and a favorite among her large circle
of friends. She has been teacher
in the Belington Schools for the past
three or four years, and at present
is a teacher in the Elkins schools
in which places her work has been
worthy of praise.
The groom is one of Belington's
young energetic young men. He is
an automobile salesman, among his
first sales was Dodge Roadster to
Miss Rohrbough, then it fell his lot
to teach her to run the car, and it
was noticed that he gave unusual
time and attention to this particular
Sale anu framing, winch laeel iiPeh-
ed into more than the ordinary
friendship and finally resulted into
the wedding, and so the story goes,
just like romance.
The happy couple left for Pits
hurgh and other cities.
They will return in about ten days.
The groom will pursue his present
occupation and the bride will finish
her term of teaching in Elkins.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03
HEAVY STORM IN EUROPE

Gales, tidal waves and cold of I'M
from many European centers. The
Southern Italian coast has been swept
by tidal wave and several towns
in Calabria have been devastated or
inundated by the force of the waters
Sicily also has suffered from the
terrific storm which has ragged for
many hours.
FRANCE SNOWBOUND
Many parts of France are snow
bound The coast Of Brattany felt the
full fury Of the recent gales, with
the loss of numerous fishing boats
and men. Mediterranean shipping is
crippled and liners are tied up in
ports along the French Atlantic sea-
bord.
Much snow has fallen in Central
France, and with it has come mark
ed drop in the temperature.
In Spain snow and cold have not
even spared the sunny south, famous
for it's mild winter climate and trop-
ical vegetation. Mardrid is exper-
ienving the coolest weather of the
year. Several ship wrecks have oc-
Cured and lighthouses have been
damaged rendering conditions still
more dangerous for shipping.
The British Isles have not escaped
the unusual wintry conditions, for
even in London snow has fallen, and
in many places it lies several inches
deep, with lakes and streams covered
with ice.
SHIPS WRECKED
The wrecks of fishing vessels are
being cast upon the beaches and the
toll Of life will be considerable. AS
an indication of the cold, it was nee
essary to cancel the Manchester rae
ing meet Saturday
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03

Taz Butcher was calling on Miss
Macil Bennett Saturday night, there
will be a few more jingles and then
a Glove nest.
Elias Hill, who 4 years ago stayed
with his uncle, Mr.. A. Hill and then
went to his mother, Mrs P. H. Hill,
Of Wells, Nevada, has made his re-
turn again.
Albert Moore who was working at
Bear Mt. and was sick and came home
returned to his work Sunday.
Miss Geneva Price was in Being
ton Saturday.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03
@. A. BIRD DIES WEDNESDAY
MORNING

Wednesday morning at two o'clock
Oscar Adam Bird, one of the most
popular and well known travelling
statesmen in Elkins, died at local
hospital there following brief i'll
ness of malignant endo-carditis. Mr.
Bird was born in Highland County,
Virginia, October 81, 1857. He was
the son of Aaron and Mary (Wade)
Bird. His father was killed at the
battle of Antietam. One brother,
Smith Bird of Millboro Springs, Va,
is the sole survivor of the family.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03

CLEMENTS MINE MAY START
SOON

The mines at Clements are being
cleaned up, starting today, ready to
run on a moments notice. Mr.. Pyle,
just received a letter to get ready, so
it begins to look like that the big
mines will start in earnest. These
mines are a valuable adjunct to the
business of Belington and surround
ing community.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03

The repair gang on the State tarvia
road have reached Belington with
their tar wagon. They are stopping
many bad breaks in the road
Miss Eva Margaret Wilson will
spend the weekend at Philippi where
she will attend the annual meeting
Of the West Virginia Intercollegiate
Press association at Broaddus. Miss
Wilson will serve as one of the three
judges in the state college newspaper
contest which will be conducted at
the same time.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03
NOTICE

l have been appointed Justice of
the Peace Of Valley District in place
of S. A. George, resigned, and solicit
the patronage of all my former
clients. F. A. SIMPSON, J. P.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03
SHIPS WRECKED

Gale Hillyard, while putting a belt
on a small engine, received a twist in
his right arm that resulted in brok-
en- bone in his wrist.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03
HEAD OF RING AND
RUM ROW CAUGHT

Wholesale Bribery OF Dry Officials
Disclosed In Raid; Ring" Main
tanned Own Spy System; Had Head
Gaarters In Various Large Cities.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-12-03
TWO AVTATORS KILL
ED in COLLISION

Unopened Parachutes Mute Testi-
mony Both Men Saw Death Im-
minent and Tried to Save Selves;
One Breathing As Rescuers Find
Him.
Evening star., 1925-01-01
GIFT OF PARK LAND
0. KID BY Committee
House Receives Favorable Report
on Bill to Accept Tract Offered
by Mrs. Archibold.

Two bills were favorably reported
by the House District committee yes
terday
One authorizes the chief of en-
gineers of the United States Army to
accept certain tracts of land from
Mrs. Anne ArchiboId donated to the
United States for park purposes.
The other bill provides for payment
to retired members of the Police and
Fire Departments OF the District the
balance of retirement pay past due
to them, but unpaid from January l.
1911, to July 80, 1915.
The land donated by. Mrs. Archibold
is approximately 2S.12 acres In eX-
tent. lying along Boundary Branch
between the Glover Parkway and
Reservoir road. This tract is to be
known as the Archibold Parkway.
The bill provides that the chief of
engineers be authorized to accept
dcdications of additional lands in the
District and adjacent thereto on re-
quest of the National Capital Park
Commission for the extension of the
park system of the District
The bill for payments of pensions
to police and firemen is because be
tween January |, 1911. and July 80,
1915, the relief funds were not sutii-
cient to make full payments TO these
beneticiarieS, their widows and de-
pcndents. The total amount involved
is S6S, 425.06. In case of the death of
any beneficiary payment is TO be made
to his widow, heir or legal representa-
tive.
Evening star., 1925-01-01
POSTAL CLERK MAKES
LONG HOURS RECORD
Works "a Consecutive Hours
in Distributing Mail at
City Post Office.

Working "a consecutive hours on
outbound and incoming letter mail
at the city Post Office, Charles IA.
Black, distributing clerk, established
IA new record for Il continuous stretch
OF distributing last Friday and Sat
urday, il became known today:
He went to work at $3.50 o'clock
Friday afternoon and when he was
through 1t was 4:30 pm. Saturday.
During this period, however. he took
out about an hour for various lunch
con and meal intervals.
The previous record Of hours on ono
Job was held by fillmore Western Of
the City Post Office force, who put la
90 hours at a stretch.
Mr.. Black, although it is 16 Years
since he entered the postal service in
Pennsylvania, has been at the City
Post Office only nine months. He is
the inventor of "a safety protector
envelope which seals fap on the
inside and outside by means of an
interlocking sealing device, which
prevents the envelope from being
opened without detection He has
patents on this, he says. both in the
United States ana Canada.
Evening star., 1925-01-01
SEES AMPLE GOLD
SUPPLY FOR NEEDS
Economists Declare Stand
/, ard Could Now Be Re-
Established in World.
Sy the Associated Press.

Sy the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, January 1. Almost
all countries in the world have suffi-
cient gold in their bank vaults to
enable them TO reintroduce the gold
standard, provided they do not re
store gold to circulation" accordln &
10 Maj. ]. L. Bellerby of the inter
national labor office, Geneva, SwitZer-
land.
Maj. Bellerby addressed the joint
meeting of the American Economic
Association and the American Asso-
citation for Labor Legislation.
"In the United States Maj. Beller-
by continued, there is a supply of
gold reserve greatly in excess Of
what is necessary to support the
existing price level If the gold
Etandard should be resumed abroad it
would he possible for America, by
continuing the policy of easy credit,
to oblige the other countries to accept
a portion of the surplus gold here"
Bank OfHciaI Talks.
Dr. W. F. Ghephart. vice president
Of the First National Bank of ST.
question, saying:
-"The restoration of the gold stand
ard and the stabilization of European
curreucies becomes a possibility
worth considering with the gener-
ally improved situation in Europe,
agreement on the Dawes plan and the
approach of the pound sterling to par.
This Immediately raises the question
Evening star., 1925-01-01

as to what demands are likely to be
placed upon the stock of gold in the
hands of the United States as a result
of such developments.
Because of the compleNity of this
problem there are d number of fac
tors that must be taken into con-
Sideration - first, the consideration
precedent to restoration of the gold
standard in Europe: this involves the
question of the balancing of national
budgets. the elimination of currency
initiation, the development of a work
able plan for funding or otherwise
adjusting international debts, the de-
valua tion of those currencieS where
possibility of restoration of pre-war
parity is most remote. and the extent
To which existing gold stocks in Eu-
rope are adequate.
Second. the question of monetary
mechanism. and the possible effects
of improvements in this field, taking
into consideration the extent to
which the increased use of currency,
the bank of check and other substi-
tutes for money may permit a rela-
lively smaller gold base TO serve for
monetary needs
Evening star., 1925-01-01
HAS BODY MUMMIFIED.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-. January $50
that future generations might look
upon his body, preserved by mum
Joseph Marcennot, 64year-
old bachelor and recluse, who died
Friday, provided in his will, it was
learned yesterday, that $4,000 from
his estate, estimated at $4,000, should
be spent in preparing his body ''ac-
cording to the old-time customs
The will ordered that the body he
placed in vault to be on view indefi-
nitely under glass
Evening star., 1925-01-01
TWO PRIESTS BURNED.
Fireman Also Injured in Blaze at
Eordham

NEW YORK, January 1.--Rev.
Father Michael Jessup, dean OF Ford
ham University, and Father Francis
keating of the faculty were burned
and one fireman was injured in the
blaze that destroyed the cupola and
damaged the right wing of the ad-
ministration building of st. Johns
College. part of the university, short
ly before midnight Tuesday.
The building dates from pre-Revo-
luton days and as the Rose Hill
Mansion sheltered George Washing
ton, John Adams and Thomas JEFF
ferSon.
Members of the faculty helped
save the library and its contents by
forming a bucket brigade before fire.
men arrived. Father Richard Rankin
went to the Sodality Chapel, on the
third floor, and took the blessed sac
rament TO safety.
Evening star., 1925-01-01
PHOTOGRAPHS EXHIBITED.
Views of Community Activities
Sent to Chicago.

Forty photographs depicting the
various activities at the community
centers in tho District public schools
have been sent to Chicago for exhibit
tion at the convention of the National
Community Center Association.
The photographs were sent at the
request of DR.. Leroy Bowman, pro-
fessor of community organization Mt
Columbia University. Ten of the
views show the varied musical ac-
tivities; seven, dramatics eight,
rhythmic and folk dancing; four, han
diwork, ranging from radio to home
economies; four, athletic clubs, and
seven, social clubs and dancing
groups.
Evening star., 1925-01-01
SEES ASIATICS ON COAST.
Arizonan Looks for Creation of
Colony in California.

Creation of a vast colony of Asiatics
IN the Imperial Valley of California
on land that Inevitably would be ir-
righted by the Colorado River, if the
PROPOSED Boulder Canyon dam is con-
structed, was predicted yesterday before
the Senate irrigation committee by
George II. Maxwell of Arizona, who
said he represented the National
Reclamation Association.
MIR. Maxwell also said that under
the plans for development Of power
stt the Boulder Dam the water level
would be so low that the water could
Evening star., 1925-01-01
Odds and Ends
Reduced

soc Narrow Belts, 25c.
soc Candlesticks, mahogany
color, 19c.
S1.50 Leather Music Rolls, soc.
Nut Pick Sets, 39c.
Pearl (manufactured) Bead
Necklaces, wax filled, I0c.
Street Floor
Evening star., 1925-01-01

Prices OF fish at st. Johns, New
foundland. have recently been the
highest OF any time since the war.
Making toy windmills is the Winter
fad of a Dennisport, Mass. man.
Evening star., 1925-01-01

not be diverted to adjacent lands in
Arizona and California, with re-
suit that it would pass into Mexico
TO irrigate there practically two mil
lion acres of land
Evening star., 1925-01-01
Boys Over
coats, $500

Sizes to 16 years. Heavy
chinchilla and kersey, in brown,
olive, gray, cinnamon and other
shades. Swagger tailored styles.
Boys Shop-Street Floor
Evening star., 1925-01-01
English
BrOadclOth
Shirts, $l.29

Slight imperfections of &0G
and $3.50 grades. Many slightly
soiled from handling, others with
minor weave inperfections
Marked English broadcloth. Neck
band and collar-attached styles.
White, tan, blue and gray, but
not in every size. All sizes IA to
II in the group.
Mems Shop-Street Floor
Evening star., 1925-01-01

A total of 107 vessels were brok en-
up or dismantled I'm shipyards of the
world in three months of the past
year
Evening star., 1925-01-01
S5.98 Tunic
Blouses, $2.98

Heavy Printed Crepe de Chine
Blouses, in several very smart
styles. Some trimmed with plain
colored fabrics.
Second Floor
Evening star., 1925-01-01
Mems Hose
2 Prs. for Csc

Firmly knitted cotton, with
double heel and sole. Black,
navy, cordovan and gray. All
sizes.
Mems Shop-Street Floor
Evening star., 1925-01-01
Apron Frocks, 69c

$00 and $150 qualities. Made OF gingham and
percale on plain colors checks and stripes. Trim
med with rickrack braid, pipings and embroidery
Evening star., 1925-01-01
Art Goods
Specials

Less IL
Included are Bed spread S,
Aprons, Dresses, Buffet and Van
ity Sets, Luncheon Sets and Card
Table Covers.
Royal Society Floss, 6 skeins, sc.
Dexter Pearl Cotton, 3 balls, 17c.
BuciIla Fringe, with colored silk
strip, z9c yard.
Fancy Pincushions, 2sc.
Pin Trays, 14c.
Novel Embroidered Edges and
Braids, 7c card.
Stamped Vanity Sets, 3 pieces,
Hc.
Stamped Dresses for children,
6oc.
Stamped Orchid Gowns, 75c.
Street Floor
Evening star., 1925-01-01
Mems Cape
Gloves, $l.25

Much reduced for Friday SELL
ing. Brown, sturdy quality cape
skin in a good serviceable style.
Street Floor
Evening star., 1925-01-01
Hand
bags, 69c

A clearance of Handbags, MAIN
ly in the popular pouch shapes.
Various feathers, in qualities for
merly selling for $159 to $500.
Fitted. Some slightly worn from
handling.
Street Floor
Evening star., 1925-01-01
Boys Suits
$500

With one or two pairs of pants,
full lined. Fancy cheviots, in me-
dunn, light and dark shades. A
good assortment of styles. Sizes
z to 16 years.
Boys Shop-Street Floor
Evening star., 1925-01-01
Notion Needs
Reduced

Children's Body Waists, 25c.
Slightly soiled, perfect quality
waists, in Ideal, Bunny, Hickory
and kazoo makes. Formerly 49c.
Dress Shields, flesh colored, I9c
pair.
Rubberized A s, neat
checks, I9c.
Street Floor
Evening star., 1925-01-01
Sl2.75 Coats, S7.75

Wool velour, plaid and blocked polaire. in numer-
Gus attractive styles and colors. No c. o. DIS,
exchanges will calls.
Second Floor
Evening star., 1925-01-01
Chiffon Hose, 69c
Full-Fashioned Silk Hose. 93c

All-sik or Lise-top Chiffon-weight Hose in black
and numerous other good tones Slight irregulars
Evening star., 1925-01-01
Hosiery Oddments,

Short lots of rayon and silk,
Burson split foot, heather mix
lures in BurSon irregulars and
some perfect full-fashioncd Isle
hose i'll brown and white. \
good assortment OF sizes in the
lot.
Street Floor
Evening star., 1925-01-01

Lightweight Suits with
high neck, long sleeves, in
ankle length. Sizes 2 to Il
years.
Street Floor
Evening star., 1925-01-01
Drawers and Corset
Covers, 79c
$I.40 PetticOats, 60c

Heatherbloom and sateen in black and colors
These are splendid for in cold weather.
Second Floor
Evening star., 1925-01-01
Cretonne and Drapery
Fabric Remnants, l9c Yd.

2oc soc in the bolt includes Cretonne
Rep, Slkone Marqusette, Colored Ruf1ed
Scrm and other suitable drapery fabrics
rd
Evening star., 1925-01-01
Wash Goods and Lining
Remnants. 20c Yard

Originally 3oc to 69c yard Included are
Foundation Silk, Plain Colored Brocade, Met
Mercerized Shantung Pongee, White Nainsook
lin and others
Street Floor
Evening star., 1925-01-01

Just II suits, OF velour and velour de laine. SOM
tur trimmed Formerly selling for SIS All re
priced for clearance Sizes 10 to 10
Floor
Evening star., 1925-01-01
25 Skirts, S.
Sl9.75 Coats, Sl2.75

Poaire and Blocked PoIare Goats many trim :
med with collars OF sealine or mandel Splendid
value.
Second Floor
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1925-04-17
OF WOLF
POINT GETS HEAVY
PRISON SENTENCE

Helmer Larson, of Wolf Point, was
convicted on a charge of violating
the Mann White slavery act in the
federal court at Great Falls a few
davs ago and drew a sentence OF
four years and two months in the
penitentiary at Leavenworth, Kan,
and pav a fine of $4,000. It will be
remembered that last September Lar
son was arrested on the charge OF
taking a thirteen year old girl to a
shack near the edge of the river
near Wolf Point and remaining with
her for a period of two days and
NIGHTS and then took her to a farm
near Williston. The girl later en-
tered complaint to the authorities
that Larson mistreated her severa
times.
After two preliminary hearings
Larson was held to the federal granC
;1I,v who returned an indictment
AGAINST him last month.