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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-06-26
SIDNA ALLEN
is EVANGELIST
Takes Up Religion at Virginia Prison
Hopes for Pardon

Sidna Allen, a member of the IA
famous Allen clan, which shot up
the court at Hillsville in 1912, kill
ing several of the court officials and
wounding others. has become an
evangelist in the Virginia Peniten-
tiary. where he is serving term of
IS years for his part in the affair,
1t developed.
1t la said that he first evinced an
interest in religion several years ago
and has since been a regular attend
ant at exercises in the prison chapel,
frequently making talks to his fell
low-convicts.
Urges Righteous Life
Allen urges them to pin their faith
to the Almighty and lead righteous
lives. He also endeavors to spread
the gospel In his daily contact with
other prisoners.
According to prison officials, he
contemplates making this his regular
calling after he leaves prison. He
cherishes hopes of getting a pardon
in few years. He has already made
several attempts in this direction
His brother, the Rev. Jasper Allen
a preacher OF the Primitive Baptist
faith, is reported to have been ex
pounding the gospel in the Hillsville
section for many years, but Sidna
never manifested any interest in re
ligious matters until after he went tt
the Penitentiary.
Two members of the Allen claI
paid the death penalty for their par
in the Hillsville affair. They were
Floyd Allen, his brother, and Claude
Swanson Allen, son of Floyd Allen
Three others. in addition to Sidna Al
len. received prison sentences. These
were Friel Allen, Sidna Edwards anC
Wesley Edwards.
Two Are Pardoned
Within the past two or three years
Friel Allen and Sidna Edwards hav,
been pardoned, leaving Wesley Ed
wards and Sidna Allen the only re
naming members of the clan il
prison.
These two men fed the state aftel
the Hillsville tragedy, but were cap
tured some months after in De-
Moines. Ia. while living there unde,
assumed names.
At the time of the tragedy Sidnf
Allen was operating a country stor,
near Hillsville.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-06-26

Invest your money in the per
cent Certificates of the Shenandoah
Valley Loan & Trust Co.. Wood
stock, Va. Security unquestioned.
Interest payable semi-annually. and
Certificate redeemable any time
after six months on short notice.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-06-26
ANNOUNCEMENT

DIR. c. M. Delp wishes to announce
that he has opened a dentist Office
in the M. M. Moore building in Mt.
Jackson.
Jun 26-1t.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-06-26

Mr.. and Mrs. George E. McCor-
mick were called to Uniontown, Pa,
Monday, because of the critical ILL
ness of the formers brother, who is
in hospital in that city.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-06-26

Mary Tisinger on Wednesday night
of this week. The evening was spent
in playing games, after which re-
freshments were served. The nus
bands Of the members were guests.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-06-26


As executor of Mrs.
M. E. B. Allen, / will sell
on the above date the Z
roo m dwelling, with
bath, on elevated lot rs
by 800 feet, on Gospel
Hill, Mt. Jackson. At
the same time will be
sold the household and
k it c h e n furniture of
said Mrs. M. E. B. Allen.
I w. ALLEN, Jr.,
Executor.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-06-26
WOOL WANTED,

10000 lbs. Wool wanted. High
est cash price.
H. B. CHAPMAN & co.
NJ 22-6w.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-06-26
WOODSTOCK MARKET
Grain--Retail Price

Read the ads. 1t win pay you.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1925-06-26

Read the ads. 1t will pay you.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-10-15
HALLOWEEN PARTY

The annual Civic League Hallawe-
EN- party will be held in Gains Hall,
Saturday evening October 31st at
7:30. There will be booths with var
ious things on sale: the witch with
her fortunes; fish pond; cake walk,
etc. Prizes will be given to the
cleverest dressed man and woman.
So commence early to plan your cos
tune. Admission-adults 15c; chill
dren under IA years, 10c.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-10-15
NOTICE OF CONTINUANCE OF
SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS
SALE OF REAL ESTATE

All persons Interested will take
notice that the undersigned special
commissioners have continued the
sale of the II tracts of real estate
conveyed by j. A. Viquesney to the
Mountain State Investment Co., to
Saturday, the oath day of October,
1925, at one-thirty o'clock P NJ. at
which time they expect to make sale.
w. BRUCE TALBOT,
A. C. MERRILL,
1t. Special Commissioners.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-10-15

A London paper says that the late
war should be properly called "The
European War" To call it the
world war, you see might give the
impression that America was in on
it. too-Cleveland Plain-Dealer.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-10-15

MEN WANTED-Realj jobs open
In Auto and Tractor Field. Qualify
in weeks. Go anywhere; earn 81
900 to $1,000 per year. No layoffs.
no strikes. Railroad fare and weeks
board included in Special Tuition offer
Write now for big free book and
special offer. McSWEENY TRAIN
ING SHOPS, Dept. WV301, Nc
Sweeny Bldg, Cleveland, Ohio.
10-1-4t
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-10-15

If you revel in statistical infor-
nation you may like to know that the
total current income of the Ameri-
can people rose from $67,254,000
in 1919 to $74,158 100000 in 1920, but
declined in 1921 to $62, 726,O00, 900.
In 1909 the income was only $27 100
100000. The real income Of the Am
erican people showed practically
continuous increase for thirteen
years. This shows the prosperity Of
America Brooklyn Citizen.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-10-15

In some towns where it used to
be a part of the days program to go
down to the station and see the
train go past, the natives now have
the habit of waiting around for the
bus to come in.-Detroit Free Press.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-10-15
TAX NOTICE

All those wishing to pay their City
Taxes can save 2he6 discount by re-
hitting before Dec. 1st. | have the
1926 Tax Tickets and ask that all
taxpayers call and settle. Write, or
call and see what taxes are due at
once.
L. D. KITTLE, Collector,
City of Belington, W. Va.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-10-15

The returned missionary who is
shocked to find there isn't much diff
ference between the dress of Ameri-
can women and that of the savages,
must have overlooked the price
tags.-Memphis Commercial Appeal
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-10-15

Italy has promised to pay, but
when and how much are matters
that have not been determined-1n-
dianapohs Star.
If it wasn't for so many parleys,
maybe Europe could find some way
to pay its war debt-Florida Times
Union.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-10-15

The European nations that are
getting 81 years in which to pay
their war debts should resolve to run
up no new ones in that time.-Des
Moines Register
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-10-15
NOTICE

Two stray mules are at my place.
Weight about 1000 pounds each. One
dark bay mare mule and one bay
horse mule. Owner can have same
by paying for this ad and the feed
bill. JOHN B. GRIFFITH.
Oct. 10, 1925. 10-15-2t.pd.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-10-15

The Italian debt commission, judy
ing from precedents, will claim a fifty
per cent reduction of what they owe
us on account of what Christopher
Columbus did for US.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-10-15

REAL ESTATE CHEAPER
THAN DIRT have for sale 4
room cottage on High street; Pro-
perty is well situated and includ-
es two lots 50x100 each, new ce-
ment sidewalk length of lots, fruit
trees. Small down payment and
balance on terms convenient to
purchaser. Anyone desiring a
home or wishing to invest in real
estate should investigate this
proposition. See Charles ]. Eib-
(9-24-3t-Pd
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-10-15

With aviation and the public
lands to be investigated, Congress
promises to be entirely normal this
winter-Pittsburgh Gazette Times.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-10-15

So far as collecting any money is
concerned every day in every way
Uncle Sam seems to be getting wet
ter and wetter.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-10-15

Perhaps it would hasten Europe
to pay her debt to us if occasionally
she would recall how anxious she
was to contract it.-Cleveland
Times-C Commercial.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-10-15

The Methodist church denies respon-
sibility for that church prohibition
report and no doubt it will end up in
beingblamed on to the Navy Depart
ment.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-10-15

Because of recent series of hold
ups and other crimes they are forti-
flying the post office in effete Boston,
which is no way to bring about inter
national disarmament.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-10-15

Sad but true it is no Hefin who
is retiring as senator from Ala
bama; it is Underwood.-New York
Commercial.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-10-15

The Turks are said to be murder
ing Christian folks again which indi-
Gates that they are getting as up to
date as New York and Chicago.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-10-15

We seem less likely to annex Wis
consin than to annex Canada.-Caevei
land Times Commercial.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-10-15

FOR SALE side-board, dining
room table and chairs; / wardrobe,
rugs and other household furnish
ings. MRS. FLOYD TETER.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-10-15

Princess Mary has taken up poul-
try raising. She may be able to
afford it.-Gasette-T Times.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-10-15

The Interparlimentary Union has
had such dull time that Mr.. Satal-
kalva ought to be glad he was barred.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-10-15

ONE 2-cell FLASHLIGHT with
cut battery Large Size and THE
PROGRESSIVE for one year, S2.0s
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-10-15

REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
THE MERCHANTS & MINERS
BANK OF JUNIOR, w. VA.
AT THE CLOSE OF BUS
MESS SEPT. %, 1925
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-10-15

N1JcaNC VI w COZ II 8 ma OOOAiCJ VI
Barbour.
I, c. w. Shomo Cashier of the a.
bove-named bank, do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true to
the best of my knowledge and belief.
C. W. SHOMO, Cashier
G. F. ROW,
J. w MILLER, Directors.
FRANK SIOMO,
Subscribed and sworn to before
me this 9th day of October, 1925.
ARTHUR B. SPENCER,
Notary Public.
My commission expires Sept 23rd
1890
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-10-15
BANK STATEMENT

NJ. District 5
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
BELINGTON STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, AT
CLOSE BUSINESS, SEPT.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-10-15
RESOURCES
$147,719.95
LIABILITIES

Capital Stock Paid In ....$ 25,OOO.Oo
Surplus Fund ...... ...... 100000
Undivided Profits net -. 3,4O4.13
Deposits Subject to Check 35,198.35
Deposits Time Certifca-
Observation-Disclosures. 78,081.22
Cashiers Checks. ...... 1925
TOTAL. .,........ $147,719.95
State of West Virginia, County of
Seward daily gateway., 1925-09-08
REDONDO BRINGS ANOTHER
 LOAD OF FISH

The steamer Redondo of the Alaska Steamship Company arrived in port early yesterday morning from the westward and until early this morning was engaged in transferring approx imately HOO tons of fish products to the Northwestern which departed for the south. Upon taking on about 400 tons of general cargo for distribution to westward ports of call the Redondo will depart, which will probably be late this evening or tomorrow morn ing. Incomplete arrivals on the yes sel were as follows:
 From Red Fox Bay-R. Totham, S. Cameron.
 Halibut Cove-C. w. Harrington.
 Seldovia-W. H. Stratton, H. H. Courtney, A. J. Nelson, J. A. Smith, Mrs. L. Smith, Milo Hurlburt, R. J. Davis, L. G. Rothstrom, Miss M. Nal colm Paul Murrer, Gus Gelles, Avia- tor Merrill.
 Kukuk Bay-G. w. Mitchell, c. Q. Swanson, Mr. and Mrs. F. w. Heisler.
 Tutka Bay-L. Holton.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-09-08
ALASKA TEACHERS HOLD INSTITUTE
 IN CAPITAL CITY
FOURTH ANNUAL MEETING HELD AT JUNEAU SEPT. 2-4 BY
 LARGE NUMBER.

The Fourth Annual Teachers h. stitute which was held this year at Juneau from September 2-4, inclusive, with the Alaska Educational Associa- tion holding it's annual meeting on Sept. 5, held great interest to the large number attending, according to Seward arrivals on the steamer Northwestern last week. Many of the school teachers who came north on the vessel would have liked to re- main for the entire session but ow- ing to the grade and high schools of Seward, Fairbanks, Anchorage and other towns, opening today, Tuesday, Sept. 8, time did not permit.
 It is believed that about 150 teach CTS were in attendance. Arrange ments were made with the various steamship companies to grant rates and schedules were consulted prior to determining the date set for the AA0IAloI0 6ao III IAC poot, lCoSACA 0 attending the institute were allowed salary for the week at the regular rate in their teaching contracts.
 Among the institute lecturers en- gagged were Dr. D. E. Phillips, head of the department of Psychology, at University of Colorado, Denver; Dr. Fred c. Aver, professor of education at University of Washington, and director of the department of re- search of the Seattle public schools :; Dr. c. T. Williams, assistant pro- lessor of education, University of Washington.
 Much preparation for the reception and entertainment of the teachers were made by the committee appoint. ed on housing and reception, which committee consisted of R. E. Robert son, of the Chamber of Commerce; Mrs. J. H. Dunn, Parent-Teacher As sociation, and W. K. Kellar, superin. tendent of schools.
 September l. the opening day ot the Institute, a suitable program and dance was held during the evening A trip was also made thru the Alas ka-Juneau Mill and auto trips to the surrounding localities and beauty spots.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-09-08

the Yak. Months went by and still no reply or action of any kind. Fin ally a letter was received in which the news was contained that Dr. Georgeson's thunder" had been talk en and that the suggested experi- ments as he had propounded to the Canadian superintendent, were being carried out by him.
 Exchange of Yak For Bears.
 Dr. Georgeson applied again to the Dominion government and in reply the suggestion was made that in exchange for a pair of Kodiak bears a mile and female Yak would be turn ed over to him. As this was beyond his jurisdiction, this exchange was not made. However, later a two year-old bull and a heffer was sent to him from Canada, which he plac- ed on the Fairbanks station. The female could not conceive and later died. While left the bull on his hands. A pair of Galloway cows were sent to the station but the bull Yak would have nothing to do with them until some months later when he served them. From these matings three hybreds, now at the station, are the result.
 After constant effort, Dr. George son secured two additional female Yak, proven breeders. The two calves produced from these Yak, one bull are now two years old and quite big. A heffer calf has been produced from one of these new ones, making at the present time at the station, two Yak bulls, one Yak COW and one Yak heffer calf, to show for the breed ing accomplished to date.
 Canadians Successful.
 Dr. Georgeson said that the Cana dian experiments has been very sue cessful, in the matter of cross breed ing, and from knowledge secured from that source has been of great assistance to him with the Alaska problem.
 With reference to the Kodiak sta tion, the work accomplished and what the future plans will be in to- morrow's issue of the Gateway, will appear the concluding article obtain ed from Dr. Georgeson while he was a visitor in town last week.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-09-08
GOVERNOR PARKS LEAVES SEWARD
 FOR INTERIOR
PAYS VISIT TO SEWARD FISH HATCHERY-DISP KEEN
 INTEREST AT PROGRESS

Governor George A. Parks depart ed for Anchorage yesterday morning where he will spend two days in con- ference with Noel W. Smith, general manager of the Alaska Railroad, on matters of an official nature, fol- lowing which he will depart for Fair banks on Thursdays train, arriving in the Interior town the following day. He plans returning to the coast via the Richardson highway, thence south from Cordova to the Capital City.
 Sunday, accompanied by H. E. Els worth, member of the Territorial Fish Board, Governor Parks paid visit to the Seward fish hatchery. The Governor, MT. Ellsworth and Mr. Starr, the latter superintendent of the hatchery, discussed matters rel ative to the work and also, of ram for supplying a greater amount of water for the hatchery. The Gov ernor displayed much interest in the methods employed in ridding the adjacent feeding ponds of the many trout now in the pools. He was later taken down to the end of Grouse lake where fish trap has been in stalled and initiated into the mys- teries of catching large trout with out the means of hook and line. The Governor had his kodak along, se- cured a number of photographs of the hatchery and like.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-09-08
POPULAR SEWARD
 COUPLE ARE
 MARRIED DSUNDAY
MISS HAZEL MATHEWS AND MIR. w. C. ERWIN ARE QUIETLY
 MARRIED SUNDAY MORN

A quiet but lovely wedding was sol emnized early Sunday morning when Miss Hazel Mathews became the bride of MT. w. c. Erwin, Rev. R. V. B. Dun- lap officiating at the ceremony which took place in the apartments of the newly married couple in the Arcade building. Miss Hoffman played the wedding march, Miss Ruth Eccles acted as bridesmaid and MT. Henry Frost was best man.
 Miss Mathews taught school in Seward last year and has just re- turned from the states, arriving on the steamer Northwestern Saturday. MT. Erwin is the popular superinten- dent of the local Standard Oil plant. Attending the wedding were MT. and Mrs. Elwyn Swetmann, Mrs. Eccles, Mrs. o. A. Johansen, Miss Hoffman, Miss Minnie E. Rousch, Miss Eccles, and the Messrs. E. c. Johnson, Earl l.. Sweek and Henry Frost
Seward daily gateway., 1925-09-08
SALLY OF OUR ALLEY IS
 ASSESSED $75 AND COSTS
(From Stroller's Weekly)

Officers raided the City Baths Cigar Store on Lower Front Street Wednesday night and found a small quantity of that which rears up on it's hind legs and standeth alright in the glass-to-wit, stark naked moon shine. The proprietor, Sally Launtie, was arrested and when she pleaded guilty before United States Commis- sioner Paine yesterday forenoon she was fined $75 and costs.
 Joe Brown, also of Juneau, Mex ican, cultivated red plush jag We'd nesday night and when arrested he had bottle of 4O-rod on his hip. He was arraigned before Commissioner Paine yesterday morning and imme- dlately thereafter started a ten-days' session of nose checker plying in the courthouse basement
Seward daily gateway., 1925-09-08
MANY FISHERMEN DROWN IN
 TYPHOON IN PHILIPPINES

MANILA, P. l., Sept. P)-Five survivors who drifted in on sailboat after battling with a gale for several days, reported 35 more fishermen drowned in a typhoon in the Sua sea near Palawan island.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-09-08

George Colwell, accompanied by his wife and children, were visitors in town over Sunday.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-09-08

Many ducks and geese are reported in the flats about Turnagain Arm.
The Coconino sun., 1925-06-05
SPECIAL SENATORIAL
COMMITTEE TO MEET
HERE ASKS SUGGESTIONS

Investigation of all questions in
volved in the administration of the
public domain, forest reserves, Indian
reservations and national parks, which
is TO be made by the senate sub-com-
mittee on public lands Of which Sena-
tor Ralph H. Cameron is acting chair
man, win begin in Arizona at hear
ings to be held in Douglas on the
morning of June 5. The committee
will arrive on the preceding day. The
itinerary from Douglas follows:
Tucson, June 6 and Z; Globe, June
9 and 10; Phoenix, June II and II;
Prescott, June 13 and Il; Flagstaff,
June Is and 16.
The committee desires to obtain the
livestock mems criticism Of the de-
partment's recommendations, espe-
cially as regards fees to be charged,
methods of settling disputes, and the
advisability of administering all graz
ing lands under one department.
The Coconino sun., 1925-06-05
PLAN ORGANIZING LOCAL
CHAPTER OF THE D. A. R.

It is expected that a local chapter
of Daughters of the American Revo-
luton will be organized this summer
by Mrs. V. M. Slipher, organizing
regent for this locality.
Any woman is eligible for member
ship who is not less than 18 years
of age and is descended from a man
or woman who served as sailor,
soldier or civil officer in one of the
several colonies or states, or in the
United Colonies or States, or as a
recognized patriot, or rendered ma
terial aid thereto; provided the appli-
cant is personally acceptable to the
society.
Family tradition alone in regard to
the services of an ancestor, unaccom-
panied by proof, will not be considered.
The applicant must be endorsed by
at least two members of the society.
Anyone wishing to join, will first
find out if she is eligible, or has good
reason to believe that she is. She
shall then secure from a nearby
chapter or from the corresponding
secretary general, Memorial Con-
tinental Hall, Washington, D. c. appli-
cation blanks and information.
For data, consult the Revolutionary
records of the state from which your
ancestor served, in any public library
in which they may be available. If
the first state does not reveal his
name, do not be discouraged but keep
trying.
Having found the name, copy the
record. If your ancestor lived after
1913 it is possible that he drew PEN
sion in which case you can secure a
copy of his pension statement from
the pension bureau, Washington, d.
c., or if his widow lived after 1886,
she may have drawn a pension.
Now to link your family history to
this record make a diagram showing
date and place of birth; also dates of
marriage and death (if deceased) Of
your father and mother. If your an
cestor is from your fathers side,
place on your diagram these same
dates of his father and mother and
so on through the four or five gen
erations to the Revolutionary hero.
The same procedure applies if descent
is through your mother.
Securing your data is greatly SIM
plified if you have relative who is
already a member of the society.
With her written consent a copy of
her paper may be obtained from head
quarters or in case your relative is
deceased this copy will be furnished
on proof of your being a relative. The
charge for such copy is one dollar.
With this material it is easy to add
your connecting data. Having Sc
cured the required data, it is then
necessary to have your papers en-
dorsed and sworn to before a notary.
A large number of lineage books
are to be found in the Phoenix public
library.