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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-05-14
NOTICE.!

Look here farmers and potato
users, / have a car load of Irish Cob
lers and Green Mountains seed po-
tatoes running due to arrive now.
These are grown in Maine and will
mature quicker and yield better than
home grown seed Maine Green
Mountains are better table potatoes
than we can procure from any other
source and sell for more money than
potatoes grown elsewhere. Prices
at the car sacked, one dollar and ten
cents per bushcl, cash with order.
Let me have your order now. l will
ship the day car arrives.
B. T VIQUESNEY
Elkins, W. Va.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-05-14

The Spencer Reporter, under its
new management, gives a mention
to all those who subscribe of pay up
or advance their subscription, which
is a clever, idea, making interesting
reading and encouraging paying up.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-05-14
UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH
Edwin H. Cross, Pastor
GO TO CHURCH SUNDAY
1T IS A SQUARE DEAL

For you to neglect the church when
you would not live in community
without the church? If the church
is the backbone of any community:
the center of all our best Life, thought
and development; the greatest build
err of private and public conscience;
the souls school for a character that
will live through eternity; and the
giver through its membership of
more than 80 per cent. Of all charity
is it Square Deal for you to let
other things do all this for you, and
carry your dead weight beside?
Sunday School-Sunday Morning 9:45
Preaching Service 11:0O
Christian Endeavor- Evening q:
Preaching Service 500
Prayer Meeting-Wednes 500
Orchestra Practice-Monday 700
On June 1 the Ministerial Institu-
ton for the ministers of the East
District of the West Virginia Con-
ference will cbnvene at Belington
United Brethren Church. The public
is cordially invited to attend. Each
evening a sermon will be delivered
by visiting pastor.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-05-14
Glade District now has the oppor-
tunity to lift herself out of the mud

There will be more people living
on farms if they can get to and from
them on Good Roads any time dur
ing the year, and not only that, the
farms will be more valuable. A mile
or two of bad roads doesn't amount
to so much but when it comes to
plodding thru mud almost all the way
to and from the markets, it is dis
couraging and expensive. The extra
taxes one will pay for permanent
roads will be more than saved in the
gasoline, saying nothing of the car
repairs. Then, if farmer wants to
haul his fertilizers, and products he
can do it on less expense and with
much more pleasure on good Per-
manent Roads than he can on the or
binary roads.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-05-14
STATE BRIEFS

Thursday May was the coolest
May 7 in forty-six years in many
parts Of West Virginia. The mer-
curry dropped to 80 on May z, 1870
but went even lower this year on that
day Frosts are not uncommon in
May, it must be remembered, and
within the last forty years fatal
frosts have been experienced as late
as May -.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-05-14

occupying her residence property on
Grim Avenue.
Bradford Keyser is visiting in
Clarksburg this week.
Earl Harrah who is in the Marines
is here visiting his parents.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Booth,
last Monday fine baby boy.
Mrs. John Tenney of Lovett was
shopping in town Thursday.
E. A. Barte left Monday for MARI
inton and other points on business.
Capt. and Mrs. F. P. Rease were
Philippi visitors last Tuesday.
J. F. Edwards of Volga was here
Saturday looking after business mat
tiers.
An Exchange says-"You can't
hold strong position without strong
opposition"
Dewey Gall Of Morgantown was
here yesterday and today calling on
his customers.
S. B. Philips who works al, Volga
was home sick a few days recently,
returning Tuesday.
Jas. H. Hall of Philippi, foreman
for the B. & E. Construction Co. was
home over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. j. Kittle, Harry
and Madeleine with Mrs. Beer drove
to Grafton Sunday.
Tomorrow is official "Straw Hat
Day"-on with new-off with the old
its straw hat time.
Fred Campbell drove to Grafton
today and was accompanied ON his
return with his brother "Phil."
Miss Blanche Broadwater who has
been teaching in Salainville, Ohio,
returned home Wednesday for the
summer.
Ralph Teter and Fred Campbell
were in Grafton today to view the
remains of Norman Howes who died
in Bangor, Me.
Mrs. j. E. Forney returned Sun
day evening from Middletown, O.,
where she has been visiting her son
Cecil for some time.
Everybody in and around Beling-
ton should keep we'll groomed while
barbering is at the price it is. All
work is guaranteed to give satisfac-
ton. Come and see.
! j. M. Terrell returned Wednesday
evening from Marion, Ohio where he
has been with his son who is patient
in DR.. Sawyer's Sanitarium, He re-
ports his condition is somewhat i'm
proved.
The Abbot Mine railroad line is
being lined up with old box cars out
of service. Presume these will rust
and rot away like those on the old
B. & B. c. tracks some years ago.
Mrs. Fred Delveaux of Akron, o.
was the guest of her sister Mrs. S.
j. Kittle a few days last week she
had been attending the funeral of
her sister Gypsey Beer at Buckhan-
non.
Jim" Dadisman is doing some
i missionary work at the Baptist
Church by putting drain under the
walk. Mr.. Dadisman is a good fell
low and enterprising all he needs is
little encouragement.
Horse shoe pitching is the attrac-
ton of the day-very much interest
is shown thruout the City. BILL"
Thomas, "Walt" Brewer, A. V. Mill
er, Miss M E. Clothier, and others
are practicing daily to carry off the
prize in the finals. 1t makes one
think of Iowa.
Belington has good lights, good
telephone service, good water, good
roads, good stores, right prices fine
town to live in, so what is the mat
ter with Belington? And pretty wo-
men too, and the men not to bad.
1t looks like good old Summer time
is near, Monroe Phillips was seen
Wednesday going north on the old
pike, with saw and hammer in hand
Later it was ascertained he took
down a pair of double doors reversed
them and was heard say that is
fine job, then went home, washed,
dressed and started for car ride.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-05-14

FOR SALE-New household fur
niture, used only short time by
couple having no children. Will sell
at reasonable figure on or before
June LIST, 1925. RAY WILSON, Be
lington.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-05-14
TO CLEAN CEMETERY

On Friday, May 22nd, we will meet
at the Talbot Church to clean up
the cemetery ALI people who have
friends buried there are invited to
come and help us.
Committee Talbot Church
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-05-14

The Charleston Chamber of Com
merce is making ''good WHIP tour
which brings it to Clarksburg and
Fairmont May 10, Grafton, Philippi,
Buckhannon and Weston May ID and
Sutton and Redwood May Is.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-05-14
PICNIC

The Blues having lost to the Reds,
in a contest for new members and
attendance at the Presbyterian Sun
day School, picnic was given by the
Blues, at the City Park last Friday
evening. There were IS present and
plenty of "eats" for all, and which
was thoroughly enjoyed,
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-05-14
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Joseph C. Hoffman, Minister
9:45 A. Sunday School. A
study Of Gods word is profitable and
necessary. Do you believe it? If
so you are welcome.
Morning Worship.
Epworth League.
8:00-Evening Worship,
Our modern days measure every
community by the yardstick Of
schools and churches, and their res
pective activities. Don't forget that
the moment we lose our respect for
the Sabbath, we lose our self respect.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-05-14

FOR .SALE-Househol and Kit
chen furniture-new process gas
range, Kitchen cabinet, dresser, ta-
bles, chairs, rugs, ETC., apply to
J w. CRISIS, Belington, w. Va.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-05-14

The Sells-Floto Circus exhibits at
Fairmont May 16, at Clarksburg May
10, at Parkersburg May 10, at Hunt
ington May 20 and at Charleston
May 81.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-05-14

SenatorM. M. Nicely was the chief
speaker at public observance of
"Mothers Day. held Sunday after
noonat the First M. e. Chruch at
Fairmont. He made a splendid talk.
It was the first time that an Elks
lodge has held public exercises in
observance of this day although pro-
grams have previously been render
ed in the lodge rooms.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1925-05-14

This is "Pay-Up" week at Weston
and all merchants are urging that
accounts be settled and making a
drive for payment of old accounts.
It is an idea that might spread over
the state to advantage.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-30

Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy and Granny Hoppytoad watched Mir. and Mrs. Oliver Oriole for long time: and when the Raggedys and Granny Hoppytoad left, the Orioles had almost finished build ing their swingy nest way out on the tip end branch of a tall tree.
 We hope you raise nice fam fly of baby Orioles, MT. and Mrs. Oliver Oriole" Raggedy Ann said as she kissed her hand to them.
 Thank you, Raggedy Ann!" the happy Orioles said. If you pass this way in a month or so, you will probably see our birdies learning to fy!"
 So, the Raggedys and Grampy Hoppytoad walked down the path which led 10 the brook, for one is more apt to meet with adventures along a brook. And, they had not travelled far before they met the adventure.
 They had stopped to rest awhile, for Granny Hoppytoad was quite old and very fat. And, as they sat mon the bank of the brook a strange nttle creature came up and stood in front of Granny Hoppy- toad and asked DO you know where I can find Raggedy Ann
 Granny wiggled and woggled his ,arge eyes this way and that 10 keep from laughing, If Raggedy Ann was 4 snake, she would bite you" Granny Hoppytoad chuckled.
 No. I wouldn't. Granny Hoppy- koadl" Raggedy Ann laughed.
 At this, the strange little crea- lure without a word, caught UT RaRgedv Ann and before Raggedy Andy could interfere, had dashed away with her into the bushes Oi sourse, Raggrdy Andy and GrampS Hoppytoad followed, but they conIc not run half as fast as the strange ENtle creature.
 If Raggedy Ann had not had nocket full Of pie crust, which Sh' had placed there back in the woods .t the pie patch, Raggedy Andy and Granny Hoppytoad might no have been able 10 follow. But lag xedv Ann. always thoughtful toot the pie crust from her pocket an' scattered 1t along as she was car ried away. so Raggedy Andy kneV sust which way she had gone.
 He and Granny Hoppytoad fol lowed the strange creature by tn rie crust crumbs until they cam to q strange little house. Above tn front door was a sign which read .Gilly Imp, Mischief Maker
 Granny Hoppytoad put on hi green spectacles and read the sigr s.Dear mel" he said as he wipe Ri. forehead with his blue pocEe hanky and sat down upon a stone ssWhy do you say, Dear me Granny Hoppytoad?" Ragged Andy asked. Raggedy Andy couI' no, read like Granny Hoppytoa' eoujd through his magic spectacle'
 ~Cause!" Granny Hoppytoad re nlied. "Gilly Imp is a very meal little creature and can work mag and everything. There IS no teliini 1,bat he will do to Raggedy Ann Enly is always making mischlei,
 At this, Giliy Imp put his hea' aut of a window and cried ! ol ri.l never see Rsggedy Ann agaln
New Britain herald., 1925-04-30
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cause I have heard that she has a candy heart and l need it for magic charm" Then he closed the window and left Raggedy Andy and Granny Hoppytoad wondering what they had better do. After they had thought for long, long time, Granny Hoppytoad said, T will blow the smoke up througl the floor, Maybe GiIly Imp will run out, then you can run in and rescue Raggcdy Ann.'
 So that is what Grampy Hoppy- toad did. And, as soon as Gilly Imp saw the smoke coming up through his floor he yelled Fire, Fire" and ran 10 the brook for a bucket of water. Then Eaggedy Andy flushed into the Jmps house and rescued Ragscdy Ann and followed by Granny Hoppytoad, they ran until they came tU a nice Jolly pop field, and right beside it was a soda water spring, Then of course they stopped, for their adventure had made them wish for lolly pops and soda water very, very much. And they soon forgot all about Gilly Inn, the mischief maker, in their enjoyment of the goodies at hand.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-30
Letter from Ruth Burke 10 Leslie
 Prescott. Continued

Letter from Ruth Burke 10 Leslie
 Prescott, Continued
 think Alice is right on the sub ject of marriage. She knows very well that she would be no wife for poor man, She has gauged her capabilities perfectly and there is no hypocrisy about her in frankly telling what she is after and what she intends to get.
 That prayer for every day that Karl Whitney wrote and your mother sent you is exquisite - yes, 1t is more than that. It is the ap+ peal for life and peace from a soul that has been tortured almost be- yond endurance. It is the calm pour ing-out Of his spirit, which has come 10 realize that mercy is only sentimental phase of mockery, while justice is the real boon that should be extended 10 all mankind.
 And now come to that one lit- tie sentence about yourself. Some day. somewhere, somehow, Jack and l will come to the land of un- derstanding and entering in will | find peace"
 1 wonder if you want peace, Les- lie, Peace may mean perhaps great contentment, but it is a negative state. Happiness may be turbulent and composed of ecstatic bliss com bined with great tribulation. but it is positive. There is something about it that thrills even when life is darkest.
 l am sure that In way you and Jack are happy, Leslie. You can not help but say that you have | known hours of ecstasy with him when the whole world seemed turned to gold. He loves you more than any woman on earth. You know that. But Jack had a bad. a very bad bringing up and 1t has ruined his sense Of values. He has never learned to please anyone but himself.
 You know he early found that he could never please his mother SC naturally he began only to please himself.
 Leslie, pleasing just yourself is an action that grows In intensity every time it is practlccd until one can do nothing else.
 think Jack tried hard 10 re- member you on all occasions but he has no such sense of responsi- biiity to you or to life itself, as you have toward those you love and to- ward life.
 You must give him time to get over his unconscious and colossal scfshness. He never thinks he is selfish until afterward and he sees your hurt eyes and then he is all contrition until the next time.
 wonder if you will send Zoe down 10 me on receipt of this let
New Britain herald., 1925-04-30

like anyone to criticize May . . not even Stan. .. They danced on.
 There's an automobile stopping outside your house." Stan said after moment. Are you expecting call crs?"
 Heavens, mo-" Glory cried. "Stop the music. .. It's probably Moth CT Gregory coming to find out what I'm doing while Dicks away! Some body take the highball glyasses out in the kitchen so she cant sec them quick"
 The door opened and Dick stepped into the room.
 "Jiminy, here's the returned hus- band" said May, abscnt-mindedly returning 10 Jim's lap. Well where do we go from here?" she asked. This party's all rain, from this point on. l can sec that"
 Glory couldn't think, Her mind was utterly blank.
 Hello. Dick, old man.' Jim Carewe said heartily.
 Hello, Dick" May echoed We've been cheering up Glory ir your absence"
 "So I sec" Dicn's voice was cold and hard. His eyes travelled from Glory 10 Wayburn, smiling non- chalantly.
 Dicks face was white. Glory was struck by his pallor. Even his lips were whitish gray, Beads of cold sweat were on his forehead.
 Dick, you're sick!" she ex'
New Britain herald., 1925-04-30

Dry baking soda is an excellent remedy for slight burns where the skin is not broken.
 The soda should be spread on the part and then a clean bandage applied.
 When the flesh is broken some oily substance should be used. This substance should be thoroughly cleaned, and all air should be eX- cluded from the wound.
 Clean olive oil, or vaseline, is good. Old linen should be soaked in one of these and gently wrapped around the part.
 If the burn is very serious one,
New Britain herald., 1925-04-30

hands had held my arms, by telling 1t that it had been the strength of doliWum and that l really WAS tell ing the truth concerning her pres cnl condition, But Was misrrahyl conscious that | would not like to remain in the room alone with Iil- ilan'S prulrgrc, no matter how weak she was However, let no hint ot my feeling reach my hus- band,
 "non't take nay word for i'," I urged "Go mp 10 my room and sec for yourself. Katherine won't mind"
 Dicly looked pt mc doubtfully, That's fair enough" he said "Onco in q while you do have an idea worth uttcring, He grinned mischicyousIy at me. "l'u just per form that little duty as soon as I got into the house, But that doesn't alter the fact that she may have accomp.ces---"
 ] interrupted him with fcigned impaticncc.
 "It's About Lillian"
 "Your imagination is certainly working overtime, as you are often pleased 10 tell mD. Just think a minute If it won't tax your brain too much. The girl is deserted by her companion on a transConti- mental train -- left absolutely alsnc. Lillian rcscucs her from being turned over to the authorities, and brings her first to New York and then away out here. How could she have accompliccs or trace them if she did have them? Besides, she is constantly watched"
 You are extremely plausible" " Dicky said. But there was an ob- stinatc note in his voice which I ! knew well. However, I'll take a look at the girl and reserve my de- cision until then. The little gods know I'm not anxious to stay out | here just now. l ought to be at the studio at ten o'clock tomorrow morning, but someway I feel as fl you needed me-
 'I always need you - and want you," I said softly. But am sure there isn't any such pressing need now as you imagine, and l think it would be lots nicer for you to be home at some other time when you weren't so busy and the house wasn't so much like a hospital ward Besides, there is something very i'm, portant that I want you to look uI for me in the city"
 What is it?" Dicky asked.
 Its about LilIian," I said slowly trying to gain time in framing my answer. For there had just flashe( into my mind a device for getting Dfcky to the city in the morning.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-30

was, for I could hardly walk and al- ways had such pains in my left side and then in my right side. He told me l had inflammation that caused it. l had one of your textbooks and was reading it, and thought l would take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound. After four days of taking it l began to feel better, so l took three bottles without missing dose. That helped me more than any other medi- cine had yet taken and always have it handy now. Itsurely did put me on my feet again. Mrs. JAMES MILES, 4l9 Cherry Street, Dover, Ohio.
 You must believe that a medicine that helps other women will help you. For scIs by druggists everywhere.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-30
Madge Frames Prctcxt for Getting
 Dlcky Out of the Way

It took a distinct effort for mo 10 conceal my. dismuy at Dickys announcement that he meant to stick around on the job," He seemed to consider this necessary because Of the presence in the farmhouse of Lillian's protcgec, inc hmnesia- stricken waif, whom she had rescued from the train. knew how busy he was at the studio, and therefore l had counted on his stay ing at the farmhouse only over night. But his continued presence in the house just nt this time needed a stronger word than inconvenience 10 describe 1t.
 The very next day was the one l had set for my interview with the mysterious tramp, who called my mothsr-in-law "Mother" anu whom she addressed as steve" For my self, l would have been exceedingly thankful for the presence Of Dicky's keen brain and strong arms, but Mother Graham had reiterated over and over that "Richard must nOt know" and I either must betray her confidence or see to 1t that Dicky did not suspect the existence of the man.
 Then, too, I knew that Lillian in- hnitely dreaded Dicky's knowledge of Hugh Grantland's plight and Of the promise to find him and clear his name, which she had eXacted from me. His ol& iAaousy of the army officer was exceedingly likely to flame up again, and if it did ] would have a hard task indeed to keep my promise to Lillian, whose illness had thwarted her plans 10 solve the mystery of Hugh Grant, lands disappearance.
 There was no other way out of 1t. In some manner DicEy must be persuaded to return to the city in the morning, Both my conscience and my inclination warred against this decision, but for Mother Gra-
 
 no alternative. But how to manage 1t? With no definite plan, but seiz- Ing the first excuse that came to me, I made an awkward protest.
 GO and See for Yourself"
 "But Dicky, there isn't the slight sS need of your staying here at the expense of your work. You know I'd love to have you here, but I'm afraid you'd have rather a hectic time of it with two invalids besides ths family. And that girl, even if she is shamming, as you think, couldn't hurt a mosquito, she's SC weak and emaciated."
 stifed the protests of a con- science which remembered the frenzied grip with which the girls
New Britain herald., 1925-04-30
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claimed. She went to him, and took his hand. It was cold and clammy.
 Dick jerked his thumb in the di- rection, of May and Jim.
 Get them out Get rid of them.' he said, looking at Glory.
 She held her hands out heiplessly to May. A. <
 May dear. I hope you realize that Dick isn't himself, He's sick" she said. "So just don't say any thing, but go . and send Dr. John over here, will you, please? As soon as you get home?"
 Dick walked past her, He stood scowling and threatening, before Wayburn. The actor rose, and faced him.
 "Well, what's your troubIc??" Stan asked.
 Glory rushed to him. stan, please don't quarrel with him. Can't you sec how sick he is? -. He doesn't know what he's doing." she pleaded. Dick laughed contemptuously,
 "Oh, I know what I'm doing, all right" he said. Don't worry about me. What l want to know is what this fellow is doing in my f house. Who asked him to come here you?"
 He turned to Glory and seized her with one hand. His fingers hurt her flesh. She could feel that he | trcmbed violently, '..
 Gro Be Continued TOmorrow)
New Britain herald., 1925-04-30
BAKING SODA GOOD FOR BURNS

while the doctor is being sent for bathe wi-l a boric solution. Boric is4 4coolng and healing.
 Never wrap fingers together when burned. Wrap separately. If wrapped together they will stick and cause much pain.
 The same rule applies to toes also
 Wrappings should be soaked in vaseline. Cotton should be placed underneath. This helps to keep out the air an dthcrcby relieves pain.
 Lard, mixed with flour, is good cure for burns. Also turpentinc, applied to a burn where the skin is not broken. is good.
New Britain herald., 1925-04-30
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ter, The child did not see New York when she came to me from Europe. I would like to take her shopping for day and perhaps to the thea Yer in the evening. Let her stay with me over the weekend and ] promise she will be back to you and the boys all popped up with a new enthusiasm. I'll be back in time for Allce's wedding for I am just as sure as you that 1t will take place on the day she has set in her mind.
 Lovingly,
 Ruth.
 Copyright, 1925, NEA Service. Inc.)
 T0MORROW-Icttcr from Syd- ney Carton to John Alden Prescott.