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New Britain herald., 1926-04-16

Soft furs, embroidery and capes trim smart, strikingly styled Coats in the desirable Spring modes. The workmanship, fabrics and trim mings are extraordinary at this low pricing.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-04-29
FIRST METHODIST EPISCOPAL
CHURCH

j. Frank Richardson, d. D. Pastor
Order of services for Sunday, May
End.
Sunday School at GAS. j. l.. Err
nest, Superintendent
Odd Fellows Anniversary Service
at HOO The pastors theme will
be, Friendship, Love and Truth +"
See special program elsewhere in this
issue.
Epworth League devotional SER
ice at 7:15.
Public preaching service at 800 P.
NJ. Theme, Purity of Life"
Mid-week service every Wednes-
day evening at 500.
tn regular monthly meeting of the
official board Monday evening, May
3rd at 1880 viii all the officials
please be present. Important busi-
ness to be transacted, do not fail u.s.
The church and pastor with a well
come for all.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-04-29
THE WATER POWER BILL

MIR. EDITOR l am against the
water Power Bill" and not afraid
to say so.
My first objection is that ii places
the administration in the hands of
the Public Service Commission, The
people have lost all confidence in
this Commission.
My first objection is that it places
license carries with it the Right of
Eminent Domain. Just listen-"Em-
inent domain to include all necessary
lands, property, and rights including
public, religious, charitable, educa-
tional and cemetery. etc. lands as
we'll as private foads. and bridges,
public and private railways. Nv ould-
not that scald you?
My third objection is the Fright
Of Appeal. Listen again "In the e.
vent of reversal by Circuit Court or
Supreme Court in the matter of
granting or refusing license, the
Commission shall render the final de-
cision thereon Notwithstanding the
decision fthe Court"
My fourth bjection--Section IS
Put your ear to the ground. "Provis-
ions Of act seperable from constitu-
tional standpoint.
WHAT NEXT, Abolish our Courts
abolish all Law making bodies, Re-
peal the Constitution and grant plen-
airy power to commissions.
Not for the Bill.
w. A. STREET
Delegate from Barbour County
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-04-29
ANNIVERSARY PROGRAM

The one hundred and seventh ami
versary of the Independent Order of
Odd Fellows, to be held in the First
M. E. Church, Belington, w. Va, on
Sunday, HOO A. M, May End.
l. Voluntary.
2. Doxology and Invocation.
3. Hymn No. $780, "Blest Be the
Tie That Binds"
a. Prayer. Audience standing.
5. Anthem by the Choir.
6. Scripture lesson. Fighter IN
Sunday morning responsive readi.,g.
7. The Gloria.
8. Notices and offertory.
9. Special Music.
10. The sermon. j. Frank Rich
ardson, D. D. Theme Friendship,
Love and Truth"
II. Hymn No. 702. my Country
It's of Thee, Sweet Land of Liberty. .
r. The Benediction.
- Postlude
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-04-29
RUPTURE EXPERT
HERE

F. H. Seeley, of Chicago ond Phila-
delphia, the noted expert, will person
ally be at the Waldo Hotel, and re-
main in Clarksburg Thursday only,
May 6. Mr.. Seeley says: "The Sper-
matte Shield will not only retain any
case of rupture perfectly, but con-
tracts the opening in 10 days on the
average case. Being a vast advance
ment over all former methods-ex-
employing instantaneous effects I'M
mediately appreciate and withstand
ing any strain or position no matter
the size or location. Large or diff
ficult cases, or Incissional ruptures
following operations) specially SOL
icited. This instrument received
the only award in England and Spain,
producing results without surgery,
injections, medical treatments or pre-
scriptions.
CAUTION-All eases should be
cautioned against the use of any elias
tic or web truss with understands, as
same rest where the lump is and not
where the opening is. producing com
plications necessitating surgical OPP
erations. Mr.. Seeloy has documents
from the United States Government,
Washington, D. c., for inspection. He
will be glad to demonstrate without
charge or fit them if desired Bust
ness demands prevent stopping at
any other place in this section.
N. B.-Every statement in this no
tice has been verified before the Fed
raj and State Courts.-F. H. Seeley.
Home Office, lit Dearborn St. Chic
ago.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-04-29
LET'S GO TO GRAFTON
Friday, April both

We have just finished eight Big
School Days in the different districts
in Barbour County so let US carry our
enthusiasm on to Grafton.
All Barbour county people going
through in cars meet on Court Square
at 8:45 A. NJ and we will drive
through in a group.
We are all to meet at the Grafton
High School building at 1000 o'clock.
If we are to win from Harrison and
Taylor counties we must have every
first place winner from the different
Districts Days present and ready TO
GO at Grafton.
D. P. BAUGHMAN, Co. Supt.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-04-29
CHURCH ATTENDANCE
LAST SUNDAY
M. E. Church
M. E. Church, South

U. B. Church Attendance,
S. S. 80
Public Worship SO
C. E. 81
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-04-29
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF BAR.
BOUR COUNTY

All persons who have not paid their
personal PROPERTY" taxes
for year 1925 are requested to call at
my office and pay same before May
10th, 1926, as beginning with the
above date l will levy upon personal
property for the collection of 1925
personal property taxes, therefore |
hope that all parties who have not
paid will comply with this request
and avoid the necessity of this pro-
cedure.
D. H. AUVIL,
4-29-2t. Sheriff Barbour County
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-04-29
FARM CLUB MEETINGS

Boulder, Monday May at 700
o'clock. Talbot, Wednesday May
at TOO o'clock. Teter Thursday May.
6 at TOO o'clock. Flat Wood Friday
May 7 at 700 o'clock.
On May. A, 5, 6, Miss Gertrude
Humphreys and / will score pitchens
in the following Communities, Tai
bolt, Nesterville Kasson, Moatsville
and Tacy.
Katharine Stump
Home Dem. Agent
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-04-29

Gentlemen" the scientist said,
"you will find that the pearls light
enough to float in this fluid are nat
ural pearls. Those that sink are Gull
tivated Japanese pearls. says Popu-
lar Science Monthly.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-04-29
Report of the Condition of the
MERCHANTS & MINERS BANK
of Junior, w. Va, at the Close of
Business April IL, 1926.

RESOURCES
Loans and Discounts. IS 55,401.73
Overdrafts ......l 240. 80
Stocks and Bonds. 49,. 90,158. Is
United States Bond ...... 2,35000
Furniture and Fixtures. -. $4,000
Due from Banks and U. S.
Treasurer .... 4,62734
Checks and Cash Items. 717.72
Lawful Money in Bank. =. 4,042. 80
TOTAL $16O,o47 62
LIABILITIES
Capital Stock Paid in -. $25, 100000
Surplus ............ 100000
Undivided Profits Net. -. 4,195. 90
Deposits Subject to Check 1888. A
Deposits Time Certificates 1896. 80
Cashiers Checks. . 37.77
TOTAL $16o,o47 g.
State Of West Virginia, County of
Barbour.
7, c. W. Shomo, Cashier of the O.
bove named bank, do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true to
the best of my knowledge and belief.
C. w. SHOMO, Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 18th day of April, 1926.
GOLDEN F. ROW, Notary Public
My Commission Expires July %,
1927.
A. K. PERRY
! FRANK SHOMO Directors.
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Experience unnecessary, we show
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NEW SPRING DRESSES s13.75

Perfectly stunning styles and print
ed crepes, fiat crepes and figured geor-
gettes; some of plain colored geor-
gettes. All are splendidly made; eff
fectively trimmed and shows in an
almost bewildering display of the new
colors. All sizes.
THE HOME STORE
1t. Elkins, w. Va.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-04-29

Announcement for May 2, U. B.
Church, G. M. Sharps, Pastor.
S. S. 9:45. supertendant, DR.. ]. E.
Gibson. C. E. p. M. Miss Helda
Board. Public Worship 7:45.
Rev. Mrs. Luzader of Grafton will
preach, subject: christian Woman
hood"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-04-29
FOR SALE

One driving and work horse with
heavy single harness and light wag-
on; one Ford Truck, in fine running
condition, tires nearly new, truck
just overhauled; also room house
with city water in house, gas and
conveniences and good garden.
4-29-2t. F. P. REASE.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-04-29
NOTICE

All Rebeccas and Odd Fellows are
requested to meet at the Hall at 10
o'clock, A. NJ, Sunday May 2-after
which they will March to the First
NJ E. Church to attend to the 10Th
Anniversary Services to be conduct
ed by Rev. j. Frank Richardson.
By order Of Committee.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-04-29

p S.-Fraud Warning Many ccm-
plants have reached me from dis
satisfied purchasers that certain par
ties have been travelling about under
Misrepresentation initiating nv
ads and claiming to be associated
with me or my establishment, all of
which is false and fraudulent and an
imposition on the purchaser.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-04-29

Junior U. B. Church S. S. 10 am.
r. M. Biby, Supt. Public worship II
a. m. C. E. z p. m. A. B, Spencer,
President.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-05
Great Project Seems
Assured

n CONSTRUCTION of the huge reclamation
III irrigation and power project at Boulder
Dam has ceased to be a far-off dream. 1t has
become definite and immediate possibility.
A year ago the administration was opposed
to the project. Within the last two months this
attitude has appeared to change. The, Swing
johnson bill has been approved with certain
changes, by Secretary of the Interior Work
and Secretary of Commerce Hoover. Repre-
sentatives of States in the upper basin of the
Colorado River are helping to frame new pro-
vision Of the bill which will give absolute pro-
lection to their water rights, and when this is
done satisfactorily their opposition will be
withdrawn.
Arizona is still refusing to sign the Colo
RADIO River compact, but negotiations are now
in progress among ENJOYS of California, Ne
vadaa and IONA for; division of the Colorado s
waters in ~ lower BASIN and if these are sue
cessful there will probably be little opposition
from that source. ~
An attempt will be made. by private inter
ests to. remove from the bill the clauses giving
cities and towns preference in leasing power
privileges at the dam. The bill would be
changed to provide that power shall be leased
to the highest and best bidder
This modification will be vigorously op-
posed by friends of the Swing Johnson bill,
who are anxious to assure the city and rural
districts of the Southwest low power and light
rates.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-05
Mr.. FIXIT
Year-Round MudhoEe Re-
ported by Resident on
Sheffield Ave.

Let Mr.. Fixit present your problems
to city officials He is The Times rep
resentatiye at the city hall. Write him
at The Times
The sad tale of all year around
adventures of a peaceful mud hole
from 54S to 556 Sheffield Ave, is
recounted in a letter Mr.. Fixit re-
ceived today.
DEAR MIR. FIXIT: Practically all
last summer and all this winter we
have had a mud hole from 54S to
SOS Sheffield Ave. except of late.
1t was frozen over; all last summer
the mosquitoes swarmed and this
winter the children have skated.
This has been reported to the street
commissioners but failed to get re-
suits We hope 1t may be taken
care of before time for mosquitoes
again.
A RESIDENT.
w. P. Hargon, clerk of the
street superintendent depart
ment. promised an early investi-
cation.
Hargon will investigate complaints
received from Mrs. M. J. Brady,
2247 Linden St.; A Taxpayer of
Adams ST.; Jesse Preston, 339 s..
Dearborn ST.; Mrs. Perkins, 114S
Ketcham ST., and w. H. Schlosser,
1910 Brightwood Ave.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-05

the heat, Today there remains in the entire
world only small strip Of Sempervirens,
twenty miles wide, reaching from San Fran
cisco bay northward to the Oregon line, dis
lance of $40 miles
Eight years ago the groves were all pri-
vately owned by half dozen big companies
whose loggers were slashing through the an
cient forests. A group of scientists, encour-
aged by the example of William Kent who
bought Muir Woods and presented it to the
Federal Government as park, formed a
"Save the Redwoods League" Their race
with the greedy saw mills Has been losing
one. Out Of an original area of ,406,3 1893 acres
the saw mills have devoured all but S81, 1893
acres. And out Of the acres still holding the
original timber the league has rescued few
groves along the highway, totaling 3,432 acres
With an increased membership of more
than $500 prominent Americans the league is
beginning 1926 with an aggressive and ambi-
tious program They will demand of Congress
a national park of primeval Redwoods, setting
aside some 10000 acres. And they are nego-
tiating for the sale by one Of the big lumber
companies of two of the most beautiful basins
in the Redwood belt The program calls for
spending upward Of 100000, of which $780,
900 is already collected from pubhc-spirited
citizens.
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RIGHT HERE
IN INDIAN A
BY GAYLORD NELSON =

One. person was killed, a score m
jured, 300 were rendered homeless,
and million dollars worth of
property destroyed.
Not to be outdone. California
reported terrific storm ragingial
along the Pacific coast. Wind,
rain and snow from Seattle to San
Diego. Property was damaged,
shipping nenaced. 100 movie act
ors on a storm dashed vessel had
a narrow escape from death.
All very thrilling, Of course, but
that's no way for our winter para
discs to behave. 1t shakes our
faith in the writer's Of the glorious,
balmy advertising copy of winter
resorts.
Then, to add to our discomfort,
we learn that tennis tournaments
on the French Riviera have been
postponed because-of rain and cold.
Cold. drizzliRg rains at Monte
Carlo, and adjacent region. in win
teri Another illusion blows up.
Despite realtors. novelists and
society photographers, apparently
every place this side of Heaven,
has spells of bad weather. And yet
there is no concerted rush to go
to the place with the perfect eli
mate. Heaven needs a chamber
of commerce to exploit its climatic
advantages.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-05
Mules Again

LANCE again the city mule contract is agi-
" tating the city hall. This has been pet
subject there for years It has not been SO
many years ago that we heard and read re-
peated references to poor old Bill KisseI, who
obtained the city mule contract without com
petitive bids" That was during the Bell adj
ministration. Then Charlie Jewett came along
and said there would be no mule contract-but
there was
And now it s Brother Jim Armitage who is
on the pan. 1t is said by none other than AL
yah j. Rucker, city corporation counsel, that
Brother Jim obtained the city mule contract
without competitive bids. But Rucker does
not call Jim poor In fact, he says that Bills
brother made $17,547 on an investment Of
$4,000 by renting mules to the city. At the
same time, according to Rucker, the mules were
stabbed, fed and doctored at the expense of the
city Not bad deal, even for an Armitage.
The Armitage boys are not exactly popu-
lar at city hall now so a way is being sought
to do away with the contract which Alvah
calls unconscionable. We can t help won
dering who will get the contract when it is
taken away from Brother Jim.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-05
REASONS FOR SUCCESS
OF THE FIRST YEAR"

There are at least four very good
reasons why 1.-THE First Year." the
Fox Films production coming to the
Colonial Sunday, should be one of
the best comedy dramas Of the year.
To begin with. il is adapted from
one of the best-known OF John Gold
ems Broadway successes by Frances
Marion. who has long since estab-
lished an enviable reputation for
herself in the scenario field.
Secondly Matt Moore heads an all
star cast in one of the best charac-
ter portrayals Of his career.
Then, because of the fact that
Frank Cravens wrote the play and
made the part Of the bashful Tommy
Tucker sort Of shining example
for young husbands with his per-
Torrance.
And last but by no means least
because it is directed by none other
than Frank Borzage, who estab.
lished his reputation through his
handling of .Humoresque," and
who has continued to add 70 his
success with every picture.
Dainty Kathryn Perry plays oppo-
site Mr.. Moore in the leading
feminine role. Others In the cast are
y. Farrell Macdonald, Margaret
Livingston, Frank Currier,r Frank
Cooley. John Patrick Virginia Madi-
son and Carolynne snowden.
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pose because of treason and dis
loyalty among its members.
Loyalty is a virtue much to be
priced and much to be praised. 1t
wins and holds the respect and con-
fidence Of the people with whom you
associate. 1t makes you a desirable
man, In the community, in business,
in the church, and in all other
circles. If you become known for
your loyalty, you will come to be
desired and sought after. Your conl-
panionship will be wanted in So
ciety, and your services will be-
wanted in business. You will be
pointed out as man who canonRe
trusted and counted on. OF yC
will be said, "That man Is as trde
as steel; he win never so back on
you; through thick and thin he will
stand up for you; he never fprgets
a friend" / can think Of nothing
finer in life than to receive and de-
serve such a compliment.
Copyright, 1925, by John r. Gunn)
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A Sermon for Today
, Rev. John r.. Gum


Text: 'Who will stand up for
me?"-Ps. 94:16.
@1HE man who viii stand up
for me when oehers speak
- evil of me. The man who
will stand by me when other for
sake me. The man who will be
true to me in every circumstance
and situation. The man who will
be true to any person or persons
to whom he owes fidelity. The man
who will be answering in his
allegiance to any cause or principle
to which he owes support. The loyal
man. That is the man 1 am look
ing for. That is the man the world
is looking for.
Nobody is looking for the dis
loyal man. Nobody wants him.
Rather everybody despises and shuns
him. He is a dangerous person to
have In any circle--social, religious,
commercial or political.
OF all the mean traits, disloyalty
is one Of the meanest. On the other
hand, of all the noble traits, loyalty
is one Of the noblest. 1t is big
asset in all human relationships. You
can't have a successful government
without loyalty Many Of the strong
est governments have been under
mined and destroyed by. treason and
treec cherry. You can't have an army
without loyalty. Mutiny has been
responsible for the defeat Of many
an army. You can't carry on a
business without loyalty. The lack
Of fidelity has brought disaster to
many business concern. You
can't have a. home without loyalty
Many home has been broken down
by domestic infidelity. You can't
have a church without loyalty. Many
O. church has gone to pieces or
shamefully failed in its high pur-
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Save The Redwoods!
- EATH by the woodman's ak threatens the
= oldest living creatures on earth.

N 7EATH by the woodlands ak threatens the
II oldest living creatures on earth.
American nature lovers, headed by DIR.
John G. Merriam, president of the Carnegie
Foundation at Washington are moving to save
a fragment of one Of America S most priceless
heritages-the California Redwoods
'Sequoia Sempervirens, which were sap
lings 1000 years before the birth Of Christ,
and which stood serenely through the tumuI-
tuous history Of the middle ages, are now being
cut down for timber at the rate Of 10000
year.
Some Of these trees are 5000 years DID,
While younger than their cousins of the high
Sierras, the Sequoia Gigantea, many Of which
are 5000 years old, belong to a race of trees
that survive from a former geological epoch
Scientists now are convinced that these giant
evergreens covered the entire northern hemis-
phere in the Jurassio period, but were swept
southwark in the glacial epoch to perish from
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-05
Where?

T~7AY, when it comes to losin'
things, my kids a. master
mind. You ought to hear the
song he sings of things he cannot
find. From early in the morning,
just like every other child, his
mother hears his warning, and it
drives her nearly wild.
Hey, mommy, where's my coat
and hat? / threw EN- on the floor,
just so Id know where they were at.
They're not there any more. l took
my soalzin mittens off and hung EN-
by the CRATE. Aw, shucks, come help
me find EN-, err the kids outside
won't wait.
who took that icy SNOWFALL that
wuz on the pantry shelf? I member
where it wuz because put it there
myself An where'd va hide that
piece of rope? Aw, mommy, that
was mine. 1t fit my sled exactly,
so I cut it off yer line"
It's where's my waist7ps and
where's my other shoe?" There's
not a day that passes by that all this
Is not rue. 1 guess all kids must
have their turn, and sing that little
song, until they're old enough to
learn-put things where they belong.
People get daughters off their
hands so they can keep sons-in-law
on their feet.
ABSENT MINDED people,: The
fella who threw his wife in off the
front porch and kissed the morning
paper goodby. fT
NOW, HONESTLY
well what are you crying about
now?'
Bet you've snapped that at your
youngster
II is kinda irritating when a child
comes into the house all tears
But, maybe that tot has fallen
down; maybe some little thing has
gone wrong; perhaps it doesn't
amount to much
And yet the right touch Of sym
tpathy will heal whatever is wrong.
It's a lot more fun soothing away
tears. than It is trying to frighten
them dry.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-05
LOOKING OVER NEW
SHOW AT THE PALACE

Bobby Heath.and his revue at the
Palace today and tomorrow are a
fine combination of lively dancing
and comedy Leaving the dancing
entirely to the six girls and, one
young man, Bobby" devotes his
time to making wise cracks and
thinking up humorouse things to
please. He succeeds easily. W
The girls of the act stand out for
their Charleston" dancing more
than anything else. They're good
little steppers.
Dora Early as an eccentric scng-
stress is very mitch of a hit. You
cannot expect the usual thing frorn
Dora Her songs and her way OF
singing them are Of refreshing