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Imperial Valley press., 1926-10-08
FAMOUS PICTURE
OF WORLD WAR
TO SHOW HERE

Lieut.. Col. [Go 70 HELD Whit
,lcsey and all of the surviving mem
bcrS of the world famous "'Lost
Battalion, that was surrounded in
4 "porkct' - in the Argonnc Forest
for six days and nights during the
World War. will re-cnact ON the
Green here the historic events of
heir famous imprisonment in two
days showing of the film, "Thc
Lost Battalion' on Nov. > and 8.
Herb Norris. manager of the West
'oaSt Thraters here and member
If the Bovcc Atcn post of the lie
yion, has secured the picture for
showing in Fl Centre. he annomc-
ii today following his return from
! Los Angeles business trip. Part
If the proceeds from the run n the
picture win be donated by Norris
o the American Legion as Il con
'rihution toward the fund for the
trmisticc Day celebration being
,ponsored bv the Bovcc Aten posi-.
Widespread interest has been
reated in the picture by reason of
he fact that it is authentic and
was rc-cracted by the actual sur.
'ivorS. All of the original docu.
nents, iucludiug the curt message
rom the German commander 10
'ol. Whittlcscv, calling on him 70
surrender, were used in filming the
picture. In addition to Whittlcscv,
who has since die. the following
survivors have important roles:
Mai. Gen. Alexander. Mai Me
Nurtv, capt. Cullen, Corporal cc-
paglio and hundreds of privatcs
who spent the six days inside the
German lines.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-10-08
WILLAMETTE RIVER
UNSAFE FOR SWIMMING
Ry United Press Leased Wire

PORTLAND, Oct. S.-Warning that
every large city on the Willamette
river is contributing toward making
the stream unsafe for bathing and
swimming has been issued by DR.
Frederick ID. Stricklcr, of the state
board Of health. DIR. Strickler ad-
viscs legislation to prevent pollu-
tion of streams, the Willamette river
in particular
Imperial Valley press., 1926-10-08
Divorce Sought
By Nonagenarian
By United Press Leased Wire

FRESNO, Calf, Oct. 8. - The
ficklcncss of women does not change
with their age, according to j n.
Flcharty, 80, who has brought suit
for divorce from his wife, Mary
Ellen Flcharty, 70. The couple
who were childhood lovers, did not
marry until September 1915 and
I separated in June of this year, ac.
cording to the complaint.
; Flcharty charges his wife told
, friends she did not care "if the
old devil died. that she did not
love him and that she married him
to obtain Il home
Imperial Valley press., 1926-10-08
County Board of
WOmen's Clubs To Meet
At ROltrilie Tomorrow

The Imperial County Federation
of Women 5 Clubs will hold its
first county board meeting of the
opening season tomorrow at Holt
willie. The meeting will be held a
The community center, and vii
open at 1880 O clock. Several cluU
women from this city will be in at
tendance.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-10-08
Three Negroes
Hanged by Mob
BY United Press Leased Wire

AIKEN, :. g.. Oct. s.-A mob of
several hundred persons entered the
county Jail early today, seized two
negroes and one negrcss convicted
of murder of Sheriff II II. Howard
last year and hanged them to near
by tree.
The victims were Damon Loman
Al; his sister, Bertha Loman, ~, and
their cousin. Clarence Loman, l6.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-10-08

Mrs. Joe Reynolds, Fillmore, Ven
tura county, grew n sweet potato
that weighed two and c-f6@rth
pounds.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-10-08

\ survey of the proposed Ven
'ura-Maricopa highway r"v"als no
Hadc more than five per cent. It
vii run through Ventura, Santa
Harbara and Kern countic, and cos;
-1e96.0"A.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-10-08

Sccpagc losses of irrigation water
N unlincd bitches in the Antelope
yallcy proved to be- more than ono
'lird Of the amount at 1900 feet
from beginning.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-10-08

The citrus ASSOCIATION at Fillmore,
Ventura county, shipped $50 box
es of citrus fruits i'll one day, in
August.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-10-08

Williams Brothers. Oakdalr, Stan
is!aas county, grew watermelon
NciZhing G3 pounds.
, 1926-02-27
Chamber of Commerce.

At the Extraordinary Meeting of the
St. CroiZ Chamber of Commerce held at
estate Castle Burke" February Is,
1926, for the purpose of amending the
Articles of Incorporation and the Bye
Laws and the election of officers, Presi-
dent Folmer Andersen and Treasurer
HoIger lessen were re. elected by a unan-
imous vote. As First Vice. President,
Mr.. c.. r. I. Brow was elected with 80
votes and IS Second Vice, President, MIR.
Miles Merwin with u votes. For these
Offices Messrs. Ramsay, Olsen, Jackson,
Christensen and Golden received 9, s, 4,
8 ADD l respectively. AS Secretary Mr..
Amphlett Leader with II votes and Mr..
Joseph Alexander as Assistant Secretary
with II. On this ballot Messrs. Mckay,
Wulff, Golden and Christensen received
9, Z, 6 and 4 in the order named. Mem
Der of the Executive Committee, Mr..
D. H, jackson with IA votes. Other no.
minees were Messrs. Olsen. CanPgata,
Mckay and w. Fleming with 10. Z, 2
and 2 respectively. Seven members,
therefore, constitute the present Execu-
tive Committee.
The possibility of sending exhibits
from st. Croix to the Sesqui-C Centennial
Exposition was discussed. A special
committee will attend to this matter.
, 1926-02-27
MISS CHRISTOPRINA FILIX
will please call at the
CHRISTIANSTED POST OFFICE.
LOCAL

The case of the People" versus mi
nors Reuben Christian and Malcolm
Krause was heard and tried in the Po-
lice Court yesterday morning by Judge
A. Z. S~takemann, the boys, their pa
rents and the postmaster appearing.
After serious questioning the lads testl-
fed that they went to the post office
primarily for mail but on finding 1t closed
the idea occurred to them to force an
entrance and steal money with which
they p3rposed going to the movie show
that night. After properly admOnishing
them and warning them that their APP
pearance before the bar again would be
severely dealt with, the Judge charged
the parents to exercise strict vigilance
over the boys and to pay attention that
they avoid bad company. lie then by
consent of the parents sentenced the
accused each to a Hogging which was
administered by Inspector of Police
Ebbesen for and Gin the pl esence of the
parents. The boys will hereafter be
under surveillance of the police.
Our printing press being temporarily
out Of commission recessitating the or
dering of new parts that must be spe-
cially made, by the courtesy Of the st.
Croix Tribune we are using their ma
chinery to get out our paper for the
tine being, and it is unavoidabIy issued
too late to 90 forward by the morning
mail from C~hristiansted. on which &C
count the subscribers at Kingshill and
Frederiksted are receiving their copies
a day old. We crave theT indulgence
hoping to have our own press working
in another week or so when the paper
will be delivered on time as heretofore.
AS called by the acting president a
special meeting of the st. Croix Cham
her of Commerce was held at Estate
Castle Burke on Thursday evening, Feb
Euary 25th. The election of officers was
as follows: President, F. Andersen;
First Vice President, c. R. T. Brow; Sc
rotary, R. H. Amphlett Leader; Assistant
, 1926-02-27

This was one of the most interesting
meetings of the Chamber as far as spe-
ciaI or extraordinary meetings are con
cerned, upwards Of one ha'f of the mem
bers taking part in the discussions. The
meeting adjourned at 10. 4 pm. sine d.
, 1926-02-27

Secretary, Joseph Alexander; treasurer,
H. lessen. 1t was passed at the meet
ing that the Executive Committee or the
Chamber should be composed OF the OIL
GERS and one member Mr.. d. Hamilton
Jackson was elected as that member.
See further report by the Secretary IN
this ISSUE.
In conjunction with davoting much OF
his time to thaSRsratlQn Of the ChrLs,
tiansted TheaS Mr.. lauritz Hansen
will be opening an extensive and up to-
date automobile repair shop on the pre-
misses. Mr.. Hansen has been machinist
at the St. Croix Sugar Factory for many
years and has the training and consider.
able experience.
u. s. s. Rail due here at 11.20 a. m
today having week end letter mail from
Porto Rico.
1t is understood that the st. Croix
Sugar Factory begins its grinding season
on the 7th Of March.
The S. S. Catherine is due on sche-
dule timetoday, having Z tons Of cargo
for this island.
The Native Brass Band delivered a
lively concert in tie bandstapd last night
to a large gathering Of music lovers. The
said band will play again tomorrow night.
Latest Quotption of sugar price in New
York stood at $4.,l4 for 100 lbs.
, 1926-02-27

CHRISTIANSTED. ST. CROIX,
18TH FEBRUARY 1926.
Courtesy of the Associated Pr8S8.)
Washington.-The 1887, 900, 900 tax re-
duction bill received final Congressional
approval.
Washington.-The House Liquor Traf-
fc Committee voted unanimously ylstnr-
day to undertake Inquiry into conditions
under prohibition.
Washington.--New hearing for Coun-
tess Of Cathcart on order for her eXclu-
sion from United States was denied by
Labor Department.
jackson. Miss.-HOuse bill to prohibit
teaching ia tax supported schools OF
theory that man assembled or descended
from lower animals was passed by SEN
ate. Bill would provide fine on convic-
ton and cancellation Of contract Of Of
Tending teacher.
Jacksonville. FIa.-Federal warrant for
arrest Of Charles Ponzj, financial wizard
on charge of alleged use Of mails to de-
fraud has been issued at request of post
Office inspectors.
Observation-Disclosures, Russia.-lwo per-
sons were burned to death and twenty
others so burned that they cannot live
and thirty seriously injured in fire in
moving picture theater here; short cir
cult started fire which caused panic a.
mOng crowd.
Gettysburgh, Paddy Plank one Of
basebalIs greatest left hand pitcher died
here today, he was 81 years old. Plank
was stricken Monday morning with pa
yalysis and was only conscious at inter
walls. Until his death he was in Majors
II years and left record of greatest num-
her Of games pitched by lett handler in
career he won go games lost 1870 and his
life time pitching record was 627.
GreenvilIe, Miss.--Two people were
killed and several others injured when
severe Windstorm struck Jenne, Arkan-
sas across Mississippi river from here
late last night several houses were de-
mOlished.
Amherst, Mass.--John Coolidge, Presi
dents son is lightweight boxer, he
fought three rounds in annual Amherst
College tournament and lost decision to
A. Sllverman of Waterbury Connecticut.
Paris.--An attempt to fly through
opening of Eiffel Tower proved fatal.
Airplane caught in wireless apparatus
crashed in flames and aviator was burn.
ed to death.
Professionalism Coty has offered to
contribution one hundred million francs
, 1926-02-27

The s. S. Catherine is due on sche-
dule t~imetoday, having Z tons of cargo
for this island.
, 1926-02-27

u. S. S. Rail due here at 11.20 a. m.
today having week end letter mail from
Porto Rico.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-06-10
COUNTY HEALTH PICNIC

Plans have been moving along nice
ly for the County Picnic to be held
Saturday, June IL, at the All Camp
grounds, Sugar Creek, under the aus
pices Of the Barbour County Health
Association. The speaking will take
place at the morning session, be-
ginning around $3.50 to 10 o'clock,
and the afternoon will be given over
largely to athletic games and the
meeting of friends.
Mrs. Dillon, of the State Depart
ment of Health, and Mr.. Kendrick,
director of Jackson's Mill Camp, will
be the principal speakers. The pub
lie will do well to hear them as they
hre widely and favorably known. It
is expected that session of the
County Health Association will be
held Immediately after the basket
thinner when health topics will be dis
cussed, with Mrs. Dillon leading.
A health playlet will be given by
the children from the Grade Soho u
of Belington.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-06-10
GREATER FAITH IN GOD NEED
OF AMERICA

MARTINSBURG, w. Va, June s.
Greater devotion to the spiritual side
of life, and less attention to material
things, is the need of America today,
Congressman Frank L. Bowman, Of
the Second District, told graduates
of Martinsburg High School at their
annual commencement exercises here
Thursday.
Congressman Bowman declared that
the entire structure of our nation is
being threatened by substituting
worship of material things for wor-
ship of the Divine Power. 1.-THE de-
velopment of science, education and
wealth." he said, .has resulted in
their acceptance as our modern deit-
les" "But no single one of these
factors of American progress can
save the nation unless directed by
an abiding faith in Cod" he declared.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-06-10
RECITAL

Miss Nellie Coffman will give a
Recital at the High School Auditor
ium June 18th at s o'clock for the
benefit of the Presbyterian Aid Soc
iety,
She will be accompanied by Ken
meth Shinn. Both are honor students
at the well known Conservatory Of
Music Peabody Institute, Of Balti-
more, Md, and it will be a treat to
the people of Belington to hear them.
Tickets are only 35c and can be
gotten of any of the Aid members.
Come out and help the cause, as
well as spend an enjoyable evening
Darwin said, of | had my life to
live over again | would have made
a rule to read some poetry and listen
to some music at least once week.
The loss Of these lasts is loss of
happiness and may possibly be in
furious to the intellect, and more pro-
badly to the moral character by en-
feebling the emotional part of our
nature.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-06-10

making failures of too many lives.
"The objects of Zero Hour, there
fore, designed to emphasize the prin-
ciples and purposes of Kiwanis, make
an irresistible appeal to the best in
human nature. They beseech us to
observe all our obligations to our or
ganization, to our families, to our
communities and to our respective ma
tons. Let US, therefore, carry these
impulses in our hearts ready for ex-
ercise on every available occasion
just as the daisy carries dew drops
ready to fall at the slightest provo
cation. Let us go forth from this
meeting not only impressed with our
obligations, but also with the deter
mination to fully discharge those
obligations"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-06-10
$4,000 IN CHEWING GUM
KEPT u. S. JAWS
BUSY IN 1925

Washington, June An average
of fifteen packs of chewing gum for
every man, woman and child in the
country was consumed last year.
This was shown in Commerce
department census report today,
which put the nations chewing gum
bill at about $90,000,00CA
Approximately rs cents per capita
was spent for gum.
Increased numbers an denthusiasm
fthe gum chewers pushed the pro-
duction / per cent above that for
1923.
More than 1000 persons were en-
ployed in maxim gthe gum.
The report failed to disclose how
many "wads" were parked beneath
theatre seats.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-06-10
STRINGTOWN

Miss Leta Bennett is visiting
friends at Philippi this week.
Miss Cotha White who has spent
some weeks at Rev. Allenders re-
turned to her home at Cedarville last
Saturday.
Martin Ice had the misfortune to
lose nice heifer.
The quarterly meeting at the U. B.
Chruch, was we'll attended by the
community folks last Saturday and
Sunday. The sermons by Dr. Foster
were much enjoyed by all More than
thirty dollars were paid on pastors
salary. We are hoping to be able to
meet all expenses in full this year.
Mrs. J. H. Wilmoth is ind;sposed at
3 this writing.
Mr.. Sherman Bennett was a bust
ness visitor in Belington Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Bibey and
son of Belington were calling at F..
D. Bibeys one evening last week.
Sherman Grouse of Sand Fork, Gil
noer Co., was visiting at Rev. Allen
ders last Friday evening.
w. M. Bennett and daughter Leta
and Ruth; and Ethel Halter were at
Belington last Saturday.
Mrs. Valentine of Akron, Ohio was
visiting relatives here last week.
Every one who has relatives or
friends buried in the Stringtown
Cemetery are requested to be pre-
sent at the Memorial Services Satur-
day afternoon June 18th.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-06-10
WESLEYAN COLLEGE
HAS new PRESIDENT
DR.. Homer +. Wark Is the New
President for That Institution
He is Man of Ability viii
Assume Duties At Once

BUCKHANNON, June S.-Dr. FL.
f. Wark, dean of the department of
foreign missions of Boston Univer-
sity, was elected president of West
Virginia Wesleyan college here today
in the annual meeting of the college
board of trustees. He succeeds DR..
Elmer Guy Cutshall, who resigned
year ago to become president of
Tiff Graduate School Of Theology at
Denver, Colo.
Judge Charles w. Lunch, of Clarks
burg, president of the board of trus-
tees, formally announced the election
of DR.. Mark at the regular weekly
luncheon of the Buckhannon Rotary
! Club at which he an the members of
the board of trustees and prominent
ifhcials of the college and of the First
Methodist Episcopal church were pres
! ent
Bishop Francis Mcconnell, Of the
Pittsburgh area of the Methodist
Episcopal church was present and
spoke at length on the ability Of the
newly elected president. Judge Lynch
also spoke highly of the merits of the
man who viii guide the future of
West Virginia Methodisms greatest
educational institution,
According to the speakers, Dr..
Wark is eminently fitted to serve as
the chief executive of Wesleyan coll
lege. DR.. Wark took his d. Phi. de-
gree at sBoton universit yand for
several years has been a faculty
member Of that institution and is at
present dean fthe department of
foreign missions.
Tribute to Taught
A glowing tribute was paid to Act.
ing President Thos w. Taught, who
has been the chief executive Of the
college here since the resignation of
DR., Elmer Guy Cutshall
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-06-10
BIG CAMP MEETING AT
JUNIOR, JUNE 20 JULY 4

The meeting will be conducted by
Rev. G. D. Sampson, the conference
evangelist. He will be assisted by
his brother, an evangelistic singer.
DR.. Sampson is one of the real sue
cessful evangelists of the country and
is noted preacher of the gospel
The meeting will be held in a
IL 2e tent situated in spacious grove
q trees.
People who desire, may bring their
tents and pitch them near the taber-
nacle.
There will be abundant parking
space for cars on the grounds.
All tent sites and parking space will
be free.
There will be three services a day.
1920 A. M, 500 P. NJ Children's
meeting will be held each day at 800
P. M. conducted by Mrs. E. G. Hut
Crimson.
These services will be under the
auspices of the Junior M. E. Church.
Rev E. G. Hutchinson, Pastor.
Everybody invited. All local min
listers urged to attend.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-06-10
SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY

There will be a Sunday School Raj
ly at Zion Brethren church, Glade
district, June 18th, 1926, at 200 p. m.
Program as follows:
2:00-Music.
2:05-Devotional j. K. r. Polling.
2:15--Music.
2:20-Address, Clifford W. Polling.
2:35-Address- "How we can Pro-
mote better, efficiency in the
Primary Department" G. W.
Shomo.
2:50-Music.
2:55-Address, C. l.. Phillips.
3:10-Address- can we get our
Young People interested in the
Sunday SCHOOL," Rev. W. j.
Row.
3:25-Music.
3:30-Address-"How we can get orr
Adult People interested in Sun
day School," Rev. A. B. Moore.
3:40-Address, Rev. Roy Flint.
3:50-Music.
Address, Mrs. Glenn Johnson.
Music and Benediction.
Everybody is cordially invited to
come out and lend a helping hand.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-06-10
PHILIPPI TO HAVE SEVEN
GRADUATES FROM w. V. u

Morgantown, w. Va, June 9th
Seven Philippi young people will be
graduated fro mthe State University
at the fifty-ninth annual commence
ment exercises Tuesday, June is. De-
grees and diplomas win be confer
red upon 1892, the largest class in
the history Of the school.
DR.. Stratton ID. Brooks, president
of the University of Missouri, vii.
make the address. The baccalaureate
address will be preached Monday
morning, June II, By DR.. James
Montgomery, chaplain of the Hou e
of Representatives.
The Philippi grauates are; from
the College of Arts and scien e,
Chloris Benson, Muir Lawrence
Boyles, Robert NJ Gall, Pauline
Watson, Pauline V. Weekly, and Ed
ward B. Woodford. Paul Blackburn
Ware will be graduated from the
college of law.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-06-10
COVE HIGH SCHOOL CLOSES

The close of the High School in
Cove Dictrict was occasioned by
big day at Kasson in the partly
completed High School building. on
Wednesday, June 9th, where many,
young and old gathered to listen to
the exercises of the day. The out-of
town speakers included DR.. Deahl,
head Of the Educational Department
of the West Virginia University
and native of Barbour county
whose early days were spent in Cove
township, County Supt. Dillon Baugh
man, and Prof. H. d. Lowry of Phil
ippi, all of whom were gladly received
Mrs. Gay 2. Alleman, principal, and
Ersel d. Stalnaker were the teachers
the past year.
One of the attactive features of the
day was the sumptuous spread of din
er in the spacious auditorium that
proved that domestic science teaching
was little needed in that community
for the present at least as the moth
ers and daughters have had that
training already which they demon
strated there that day, and where
hospitality was equal to the quanti-
ty and quality of food brought in.
The next time the peopleof Covehave
free dinner on the ground they may
expect larger crowd.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-06-10
BROOKHART GOES
I BACK TO SENATE
Sweeps State With Heavy Vote
Defeats Old Guard Senator
Cummins, Running Ahead OF
So-CaIled Administration Man

Des Moines, Ia, June S-Iowa re-
publicans want Col. Smith w. Brook
hart in the U. S. senate and since he
cannot sit in the seat for which they
nominated him in 1924, he is to sue
coed as the party's nominee, Albert
Baird Cummins, nseator of eighteen
years service.
By vote which lowered close to
naapority over all four of his oppon-
ents, Brookhart was returne dto pre-
ferement by his party yesterday, a
lscant two months after his deposition
from the senate in favor of Dan r.
Stock, democratic, whoc ontested his
election in 1924.
Rising for the third time as the
.emissary fthe party which both IN
Iowa ma din the arena of his senate
activities has disavowed him, Brook
hart's looming figure cast across the
capitol showede symbol of displeas-
ure in Iowa at confessional alliance
with farm relief and of reinforcement
for the senate insurgent group OF
which he became in less than foul
wears, vaciferious and valued mem
Der.
Read out of hi sparty in 1924 by the
State Central committee of Iowa and
in 1925 by the Republican Senate eau
Gus, assailed by his colleagues after
, his denunciation in the 1924 campaign
Of Charles G. Dawes as the party
vice-presidential nominee and his sup
port Of La Toilette for President
Brookhart won yesterday by vote
approaching the EXTREMIST claims Of
his adherents.
The republican senatrial primary
left in the wake of Brookhart's
triumph the figure of Iowa's most
honored republican of other years
Cummins had served his state thrice
for three terms and the unexpirec
portion of fourth.
The retirement of Cummins at 7(
by progressive recalled his own as
.cension to the senate as an insurgent
republican almost two decades ago.
Brookhart made an issue in the cam.
paign of his unseating by the Senate
and asked Iowa voters to give him q
vote of confidence which his opponents
could not challenge,
His victory, although President
Coolidge had not raised his voiceir
support of his opponent, is regarded
by his supporters as set back fol
the administration which is ever
more definite than the overturning OF
Mckinley in Illinois or Pepper ir
Pennsylvania.