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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-03-11
CHIROPRACTOR GOES ON
TRIAL FOR MURDER

Philadelphia, Mar. 8.--What prom
ises to be one Of the hardest fought
criminal cases that has held the at
tention Of the city in many years OPP
ened today when Davis L. Marshall,
a chiopractor, faced trial for the MUIR
der Of Miss Anna May Dietrich when
he claimed she threatened to expose
their relations. He dismembered her
body and scattered the parts in fields
in suburbs of Phliaddlphia, hiding
the head under railway trestle. He
was arrested few days after the
crime was committed, but pleaded
not guilty when formally arraigned.
Anticipating that hundreds Of per-
sons endeavor to witness the trial,
the court ordered that only witnesses
newspaper men and other accredited
persons be permitted in the court
room.
Charles M. Parrish has bought the
Isaac B. Durham property on High
Street, and will move in It shortly.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-03-11
FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF
THE TELEPHONE

Button, button, who's got the
button, a game that many people
will recall as having played in their
youthful days, was brought to mind
on March 10, when a button with a
big numeral Fifty" was distributed
to the 100000 employees of the Bell
system to commemorate the fiftieth
anniversary of the invention of the
telephone.
Telephone people throughout the
world in general and the United
States in particular on that day paid
honor to Alexander Graham Bell
inventor of the telephone and Charles
]. Bell, and Thomas A. Watson, his
assistants in his early experimental
work and to the pioneer men and
women who have made this great
system what it is today. Fiftieth ann
iversary buttons are worn by all
employees of the American Telephone
and Telegraph Company and ASS
ociated Companies, of which the
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
Company is one, connecting telephone
companies, the Western Electric Com
pany, Stromberg Carlson, Kellogg
and other independent groups, as well
as by smaller groups of telephone
people, including independent tele-
phone publications.
In addition to the telephone people
in active service a special point was
made by each operating company to
see that the men and women who have
retired from the service each re-
ceived button to be worn with spe-
cial observance on that occasion.
In connection with the celebration
of the fiftieth anniversary Telephone
Societies at Washington, and Balti-
more, and Richmond, Norfolk, Roanoke
Va, and Charleston, Wheeling and
Clarksburg, w. Va, held family
gatherings, at which time due honor
was paid the men who are responsible
for the telephone that nationally
known and indispensable servant of
today. The significance of these mem
orial gatherings lies in the fact that
it is the one event among many in
which every telephone man and
woman in the United States and
Canada may participate personally.
1t probably marks the first occasion
in the history Of the Bell system and
perhaps the only occasion in the
lifetime of the present personnel
when every member of the telephone
group simultaneously registered by
simple and universal act their
respect for their profession and
their faith and pride in the future of
their organization.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-03-11
COAL OPERATORS OF WEST
VIRGINIA MARSHALL FORCES

CHARLESTON, March, 5.-West
Virginia coal operators will resist
with all their resources efforts made
by Pittsburgh and Eastern Ohio mine
operators to widen the existing
freight differentials on shipments of
coal to the Great Lakes, to exclude
West Virginia coal from the markets
of the Northwest.
Situation Discussed
This was the announcement made
tonight by Walter H. Cunningham,
secretary of the West Virginia Coal
Association following a meeting of
the State Association in which the
recent decision by the Interstate Com
merce Commission to reopen the
Lake Cargo freight rate cases, decid-
ed adversely to the Pittsburg and
Cambridge district coal shippers last
July, was discussed at length.
That the decision of the commits
sion last July was in agreement with
the facts and in accordance with law
was stressed to the West Virginia
operators by James d. Francis, of
Huntington, chairman of thee COM
mite which resisted the petition of
the Ohio and Pennsylvania operators
to widen the differential against West
Virginia.
Since the Interstate Commerce
Commission rendered the opinion in
the Lake Cargo cases last July there
has been flood of propaganda in
Ohio and Pennsylvania in opposition
to the finding the operators were
told at the meeting today.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-03-11
CRISIS ARISES At MEETING
OF LEAGUE COUNCIL

Geneva, March, 8-The crisis over
the membership question in the
League council drew such crowds to
the Hobbies of the Leagues palace to-
day that the delegates of the council
had difficulty in forcing their way in
to the Chamber, where they began
private session under the presidency
of Viscount Ishii for preliminary ex-
animation of the regular agenda.
A serious deadlock developed on the
eve of the meeting among the repre-
sentatives of the major Locarho
treaty sinatory powers, who were un-
able to reach an accord on the condi-
tions under which Germany would
enter the league and have perman
ent members-Great Britain, France
Japan and Italy.
Germany maintained her attitude
against granting any other nation
than herself permanent seat in the
council at the same time she should
be admitted. Poland, Spain, Brazil
and China all pressed their claims for
seats.
The statement was heightened by
the French cabinet crisis, which SER
we'd to reduce M. Brands prestige
and to cause stiffening in the Ger
man attitude.
Spain announced that if she were
not elected to permanent seat with
Germany, she would resign from the
league. Spain is now non perma-
nent member.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-03-11

the poorhouse door. Both are para
sites. They are not serving but are
being served.
"There is a luxury in serving and
when it becomes habit, it brings on
cheerfulneses, optimism, health and
wholesome interest in life. The
greatest man said of himself, "The
Son of Man came into this world not
to be served but to serve.
"Tolstoi, the great Russian philos-
pher said "The vocation of every man
and woman is to serve other people"
and in this spirit of service was
launched the great Kiwanis Interna-
tional of which this Belington Chap
ter is the newest member, to put into
practical application, the principles
of the Golden Rule into modern
everyday life
"The Objects of Kiwanis Interna-
tional as stated in its bylaws are:
ITO give the primacy to the human
and siritual rather than to the ma
terial values of life.
ITO encourage the daily living Of
the Golden Rule in all human rela-
tionships.
ITO promote the adoption and the
application of higher social, business
and professional standards
ITO develop by precept and ex-
ample, more intelligent, aggressive
and servieeable citizenship.
ITO provide through Kiwanis Clubs
practical means to form enduring
friendships, to render altruistic SER.
vice and to build better communities.
ITO cooperate in creating and
maintaining that sound public opin-
ion and high idealism which mekes
ion and high idealism which makes
possible the increase of righteous
will.
While fes lure of Kiwanis as we'll
as of the other service clubs is a
weekly luncheon or dinner, where
men meet around the table, sing
songs, crack jokes, call each other
by their first name, or their nick
name, where men of different gifts,
environment, character and temper
ament are given the opportunity Of
expressing themselves in all natural
ness, yet it must not be lost sight of
that Kiwanis is not luncheon c'-lb
and that feature alone will not justi-
fly its existence.
'By weekly association around the
dinner table and by participation in
the programs and the various other
activities, acquaintanceships are de-
veloped into deep enduring friend
ships, apparently hardened men of
affairs are changed into tireless
workers, in benevolent and charitable
projects and backward and solitary
persons are evoluted into radiant
personalities of contagious good
cheer and fellowship.
ut is in the spirit of service to Be-
lington, its surrounding territory,
and to the State and Nation that this
chapter of Kiwanis has been organic
ed, and we have invited you mem
bers of the Civic League, and of The
Board of Education, that we might
tell you right now at its inception,
that we are here to cooperate with
you, and to help you in your under
takings, and not in any way to sup
plant you. We do not seek to take
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-03-11

j. A. Smallridge, a civil war vet
eran and among the earlier settlers
here, died last Saturday at Four
states. He was a good citizen and
church worker, friend to everybody
especially to children, telling then,
war stories. His remains were
brought here last Tuesday. The fu-
neral services were conducted by the
Rev. K. G. Hutchinson at the M. E.
church. Only a few more Civil War
veterans are left in this community
but they will meet Mr.. Smallridge
over there some day. He was laid
to rest in the X. of P. Cemetery be-
side his wife. He was 70.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-03-11

FRUIT FARM FOR SALE offer
for sale a valuable Fruit Farm locat-
within mile of Belington, containing
30 acres, ten of which is in all kinds
of fruit. Good 8.room house, fitted
with gas, good well, good barn, q
story granary, farm well fenced. Fine
prospects for fruit. Will sell at once
at bargain. See J. B. Moore, Be-
hngton, w. Va. 3-4-2tp.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-03-11
SUPPER AND ENTERTAINMENT

The Rebecca Lodge gave fine
chicken supper tonight in the /. 0.
o. F. Hall; this was followed by a
mock iniation by the Disorganized
Order of Gorillas I'd. o. Co. which
made it very interesting and full Of
fun. Two missing Links" were mi
ated by the Monkeys.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-03-11

Mrs. S. Lee Brooks and sister Miss
Rebecca Thompson receivedd tele-
gram from Miami, Florida stating
the death of their nephew, W. H.
Barr, Jr., who married their niece
Miss Pearl Fultz, both of Cleveland,
Ohio. Mrs. Barr who has frequently
visited here is known by many young
folks, who will be sorry to hear of
the death.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-03-11
SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY

We will hold Sunday School
Rally in the Baptist Church, Sunday,
March 14th, at 2 P. M. Program
will consist of few talks. Special
music and reading.
Everybody invited to come.
GEORGE w. SHOMO, Pres.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-03-11
JETHRO MOORE DIES

Jethro Moore, one of the best
known citizens of this part of Bar
bour county, died at his home in Jun
ior, Monday at II a. m, after a sick
ness of one week, although he has
been disabled for some months past.
He was SO years old last October.
He was a miner by trade, honest in
all his dealings, good neighbor, a
good citizen, consistent Christian
and member of the U. B. Church.
He was member of the Woodmen
OF the World, having joined the or
der about twenty-three years ago, in
which he carried $1,000 life insur-
ance.
He is survived by his good wife
and eight children, they are: Mrs.
Cora Price, Mrs Bina Thornhill, Mrs.
Matte Michael, Ernest, Frank,
Charles, Robert and Willie Moore,
and one brother, Laban Moore. The
family has the sympathy of the
whole community in this sad hour.
The funeral was in charge of his
pastor, Rev. Sharps, and interment
made at Fraternity Cemetery in Be
lington, Wednesday afternoon.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-03-11

In time of deep sor-
row, in time of great
trouble, when death
hovers near--then do
men pray.
Don't wait until a
crisis to call upon
the Lord. Keep in
constant commun-
ion with His Divine
Spirit. Spend a few
hours each week in
the House of the
Lord. Go to the
Church of your faith
this Sunday.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-03-11
Bring Your
Financial Troubles
To the Bank

BUSINESS MEN have long since learned to
take advantage of our modern business methods
THEY keep their checking accounts with US.
IN OUR EFFORTS in helping the success
of their business enterprises they realize that the
community, and the bank, as well as themselves,
are benefited.
EVERY CONSIDERATION to the interest
of every customer along legitimate lines has our
personal attention.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BELINGTON
'"The Bank of Service"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-03-11

WANTED-One copy, The Beling-
ton Progressive, of November 26,
1925. Price 10c. Bring your copy
to The Progressive Office at once.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-03-11
JUNIOR

Tor Lodge No 119, assembled at then
hall on last Saturday night to cele-
brate the Sixty-Second anniversary
of their order. They rendered q
good program and the meeting was
attended by large crowd, consisting
of Knights, Pythian Sisters and their
families. About 125 persons were
present. The meeting was called to
order by the chairman, w. II. Thorn
hill, and opened by song which was
followed by prayer by Rev. E. G.
Hutchinson.
The program rendered was as fol-
lows: w. A. Cox, w. H. Thornhill,
George Shomo, c. w Shomo and
other members gave some interest
ing talks on the good of the order
Some reading, recitations and songs
were rendered by the young people
Some of the members have moved
away, but are hoping that they will
remember the good times and eats,
they had in the hall, and hope to see
them back to the next anniversary
in 1927. the program and a
few talks by some of the members,
some jokes and a little fun, and the
best of ala fine supper prepared
by the Sisters.
They had oysters, cake, pie and
many other good things too numer-
Gus to mention. The Knights want
to thank the Sisters for their fine
supper Those present were:
Misses Frona Moore and Mabel
Shomo, Rev. and Mrs. Hutchinson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Swick and family, Mrs.
Adams, Mr.. and Mrs Cox, Mr.. and
Mrs. Wright and family, Mrs. Shill-
ingburg and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Shomo, Mr.. and Mrs. C. w.
Shomo, Mr.. and Mrs. G.. G. Shomo,
Mr.. and Mrs Mcdonald and family,
Mr.. White, MIR. and Mrs. Hines, Mr..
Miller and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
Weatherholt and family, Mr.. Bolton
and family, Joe Knaggs, Howard San
bridge, Mason and Evangeline Ruck-
err, and some visitors and children
were there. They wish you all to
come back again, and wants to see
all you members attend lodge every
Tuesday and Friday nights.
The True Blue class of the M. E.
church had the largest attendance
last Sunday a week, for many Sun
day. The attendance was SO, and are
hoping to have an attendance Of a
hundred before long. We are glad
to have visitors and new members
every Sunday. MIR. c. w. Shomo,
who is the teacher, said he was glad
to see the young people take such
great interest in the Sunday School
and church work SO they extend an
invitation to everyone to come to the
True Blue class.
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-17

or he may plead guilty and try to
forget 1t or get even with some other
motorist. Now let us stand around
on the street near some fire plug
and see what really happens. Here
we see the fire plug with two cars
parked on either side at the proper
distance. Behind one OF the cars
nearest the plug is space enough
for parking another automobile, al
most. Along comes a motorist desir-
ing to park and he gauges the park
ing space with his eyes and believes
that he can make it. He soon finds
however, that his car will not fit
unless he pushes one Of the cars out
of his way. He finds 1t easier to
push the car nearest the fire plug,
which he does, and leaves the spot
to let the motorist with prior park
ing privileges to suffer the con-
sequences Of being too close to a fire
plug.
THE same thing happens to mo-
florists who park next to alleys.
They often come back to find their
automobile pushed far back into
the travelled space Of the alley
Sometimes one may see an awk-
ward or careless motorist leaving
the curb. He has plenty OF room to
get away, provided he will take sew
eral bitches. but that is hard on his
muscles and tires, so he rams the
back end of the car in front, batters
down the tenders. smashes the tail
light and leaves the scene of depre-
dalton without a sign of remorse.
Other times the careless parker will
back into a parked car to the dam
age of headlights and tenders. II
is safe to say that the damages to
automobiles caused by parking on
the streets equals the damages
caused by wrecks and collisions.
AT least two feet should be al
lowed at both ends of the car when
parking and most motorists try to
observe this rule. But the man who
must park someplace will come
along and push cars ahead to make
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-17

room for his car with the result that
one may see long rows OF cars park
ed and touching front and back.
When this Is done the man flnds him
self in the middle OF such a lineup
must either wait for the end to
clear out or try to push his way out,
Motorists can do much 10 elimin-
ate damage on the streets TO their
cars while parked II they viii OBJ
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-17
DECLARES WAR ON
PARKING PIRATES
Reckless Motorists Cause Heavy Property Damage
d Every Year, Says Todd Stops, Club Head

damage inflicted upon the car in
front or the car behind the space
where the parker desires to leave or
enter" said Stops, and sometimes
the damage is seemingly done with
malice of forethought
''It is an old story with the police
department to hear a defendant say
that he did not park in front of a
fire plug. He may tell his story to
the judge and be branded as a liar
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-17

Visitors 20 thirty-three conven-
lions here this year have been greet
cd by a half-dozen pretty girls un-
der the supervision Of Mrs. Isabel
NJ. Garland. service director of the
convention bureau of the Chamber
OF Commerce.
Registration services were pro-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-17

MALICIOUS trespass of property by
parking pirates, on the streets of
Indianapolis costs motorists thous-
ands OF dollars every month and
some means Of checking this enor-
nous waste should be devised, GO
cordlng to Todd Stops, manager of
the Hoosier Motor Club.
ANY one who will take the time
to watch motorists park and pull out
from the curb will see plenty of
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-17

serve commbn sense rules for park
Ing and when this is not done to
report all cases OF damage to cars.
When one sees damage being in
flicted get the license number be-
longing to the man doing the dam
age and the license number OF the
damaged car. II these numbers are
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-17

ridge. assistant, from organization
secretaries and committee chairmen,
express warm appreciation of this
courtesy on the part of the bureau,
acting as the clty's only official host.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-17

sent TO the Hoosier Motor Club with
a brief report of the case the club
will see that the proper parties are
notified.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-17

vided by the bureau. which fup
nished typewriters. registration
cards. badges-and the girls. Numer-
Gus letters received by Henry T.
Davis, manager. and Shockley Lock.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-17

Express trains in Italy are being
equipped with wireless telephone ap
paratus.
Milford chronicle., 1926-09-17
Cross Roads

Reuben Stephens, a well known
retired farmer of near Loves Cross
Riads, died in his Goth year, Septem-
ber 9th. The funeral services were
conducted at his late home Septem-
Der 18th. Intermenc was made in the
cemetery on the farm that he had
owned and lived on for AZ years.
Rev. J. A. Buckson of Millsboro, as
sisted by Rev. Gardner of Whites
Vile conducted the funeral services
which we're very largely attended.
MIR. Stephens had been q patient
sufferer for seven years, looking
forward to the time when Cod would
call him home.
He leaves to mourn his loss Wld-
ow, 10 children, SO grandclhildren, 4S
great grandchildren. His children
are Willard and Walter Stephens, OF
Delmar, Reuben Stephens Of Dover
Charles, Harry and Harvel Stephens
of Laurel, Mrs. J. c. Penuel and Mrs.
c. B. Dickerson of Georgetown, Mrs.
Hayes Norris and Mrs. Walter Wilk-
inson of Laurel.
Milford chronicle., 1926-09-17

consciousness. He is able to be
around again now.
Ira w. Manlove of Philadelphia,
formerly of this town, is spending a
few days here at the home OF MS
sister, Mrs. Scott NJ. Hart.
julius R. Primrose died at his
home here on Second street on Sat
urday, after a short illness Of pneu-
monia. Funeral services were neld
at his home and interment made IN
the Lewes M. E. cemetery.
Miss Hilda Chambers is attending
Beacom's Business College in Will
mington.
Miss Helena Zerden left here last
week for Syracuse where he is tax
ing a college training.
Mrs. NJ. Theodore Hearn of Phil
adelphia is spending a few days
here.
Edward w. Long, retired light
house keeper, is seriously Ill at MS
home here on Market street.
Captain Raymond c. Foster Oh
PHILADELPHIA took command OF the
pilot boat, Philadelphia, on Saturday
for the coming two weeks, relieving
CAPTAIN John NJ. Barnes who has
been in command for two weeks.
Joseph NJ. Lank, cashier of the
Sussex Trust Company, of Milton
candidate for State Auditor on the
Democratic ticket, circled among
friends and politicians at Rehoboth
Beach on Sunday.
Mrs. William F. Marshall expects
to leave in few days for trip to
California.
Miss Marian Dobleman and little
Peggy have returned to Philadelphia
after spending some weeks with
Mrs. Dobleman's brother, w. b.
Walsh and family in Pilottown.
FOR SALE OR RENT-Lewes
Delaware. l store building, Bank
street. 1 S-room dwelling with bath
Mulberry street. Apply to Cornelius
c. Marshall, 256 Second street
Lewes, Delaware. sII-4'
Milford chronicle., 1926-09-17
Sunshine Valley
(near Oakley

Many in this vicinity attended the
circus in Milford on Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Short of Phil
adelphia are visiting at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. William Deputy.
Mrs. Truitt Webb has been quite
i'll with the mumps.
Mrs. Laura Passwaters and daugh-
ter, Florence, Mrs. Regina Culin,
Miss Mary Hemmonds, also Mr.. and
Mrs: Clarence Morgan and son Les
ter were Sunday evening supper
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. T. Ban
ming.
Edgar O'Day also Daniel Banning
are on the sick list.
Harry Littleton spent the week
end with his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Johns Donovan, also
Elma and Reuben Donovan spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. John Don
Ovan, Jr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Willaby
spent Sunday with Otis Johnson.
Miss Anna Messick entertained
several of her friends on Sunday eve
ming.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Cannon, also
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Smith were
Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs. c.
T. Banning.
Mrs. Harvey Passwaters also Rob
ert Passwaters spent Sunday in Pit
man, N. J.
Alice Banning spent Sunday with
| Miss Anna Harris.
Wedding bells are expected to be-
gi infringing soon, but who will they
ring for?
Everybody is expecting to attend
the carnival at Milford which begins
next Friday evening, September "a