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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-06-17
"DRYS" WIN BATTLE
IN N. j. ELECTION

Newark N. j., June 15.-(AP).--
First returns from the one fight
made by wet" Republicans in to-
days primaries against a dry Re-
publican Congressman, gave the adj
vantage to the "drys.'
In so or 315 precincts of the Sixth
district Representative Perkins, dry"
received 1929 votes and B. Duncan
McClaye, described by the Anti
Saloon League as "saturatedly wet"
1862.
There was more apparent consol-
alton for the "wets" in early returns
from the State Senatorial battles.
Assemblyman Herbert J. Pascoe of
Union, on a referendum program, in
10 Of 173 precincts, polled 1,341 votes,
and Senator Pierson, "dry," 212.
In Monmouth county, Mrs. Adeline
Lawrence, who advocated referen-
dun to take prohibition out Of politics,
had 429 votes in 16 of 1874 precincts,
for the Democratic Senatorial nomin-
alton. James f. Henderickson, her
dry" opponent, got 1155.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-06-17
BARBOUR FIRE LOSS FOR
MAY SHOWS BIG INCREASE

Charleston, June 17.-Barbour coun-
tvs fire loss in May was S140,050, an
increase of $138,550 over the same
month in 1925, it is shown by report
of the State Fire Marshal department.
There were nine fires reported and
four of these the loss was entire and
in five partial. There was 2,400 in
surance on the property. Four of the
fires were of unknown and one Of sus-
picious origin, two caught from ad-
joining premises and two were caus-
ed by defective flues. Two dwellings,
store, bakery, coal tipple, garage, no.
tel, motion picture theatre and office
made up the fire list.
For the II months of the fiscal year
ending May 81, the loss in Barbour
county from II fires was 145,45O, an
increase of $120,600, or 485 per cent,
over the corresponding year next pre-
ceding.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-06-17
NEGRO MUST HANG

Clarksburg, June 1--we the
jury, find the defendant guilty as
charged in the indictment
These were the words that prac-
tically pronounced the death sentence
for Philip Euman, 10, colored of
Gypsy, coming at the end of the
hearing in criminal court yesterday
IN which the negro was tried for the
reurder of Charles Shaw, store clerk,
at Lamberts run on April 10.
No recommendation of mercy was
carried in the verdict of the twelve
jurors, which was a plain report Of
conviction Of grst degree murder, for
which the penalty is death. The re-
port was made at $40 o'clock yester-
day. Only 20 minutes were needed
by the jury to reach verdict.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-06-17
MANY KILLED IN
y BIG TRAIN WRECK
Tragedy Occurred About Midnight
Last Night When Flyer Crashes
Into Rear of Anothre Passenger
Train

Pittsburg June IT Fifteen persons
including four trainmen and eleven
passengers were killed in the wreck
OF the Washington expressand the
Cincinnati Limited near Brailsvill
Intersection the Pennsylvania Railroad
officially announced today after
careful check of all undertaking es-
Establishments in Latrobe, Derry and
sBlairville, to which places the bodies
were removed.
The crash came when the Cincin-
natl limitedp Laughed into the rear
on the Washington express, which
had stopped when an air hose burst
The two locomotives of the limited
and the club car, Immediately fol-
lowing them as well as two express
sleepers, were badly wrecked. Three
trainmen and a baggageman on the
limited, five passengers on the club
car, and nine passengers on the two
sleepers met death.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-06-17
GAS RATES INCREASE
AFFECTS LOCAL CITIZENS

Charleston, June 16.-A tariff sched-
ule materially increasing the fuel
rates of Buckhannon, Kingwood and
other towns in adjacent counties was
filed today with the Public Service
Commission by the Cumberland and
Allegheny Gas Company, Of Cumber-
land, Md.
The rate was suspended until No
vember %, to allow thorough inves-
tigation, with further suspension al
lowed if the commission desires it.
Hearing was set for July 90 in Char
lesion.
The gas rates in Buckhannon at
present are As cents in summer and
As 10 So in winter per thousand cubic
feet, and under the new rates the
charge throughout the year would be
II cents.
The rates in Buckhannon are typi-
cal of the other towns affected, in
Guiding Elkins, Parsons and Philippi.
The gas company asked that the
schedule be put in effect for meter
readings made after July 81.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-06-17
LARGER WOOL POOL
EXPECTED THIS SEASON
West Virginia Joins With Virginia
and Maryland in Tri-State Fed
GRAFTON.

Wool growers in West Virginia are
being offered a better opportunity
this year than ever before through
the wool pool of the West Virginia
Wool Growers Association to realize
full market prices for their clip, is
the opinion of market specialists who
have made a study of the wool
market and know the situation.
Just recently the West Virginia
Wool Growers Association allied
itself with similar organizations in
Virginia and Maryland in forming
what is now known as the Eastern
Wool Growers Federation. This joint
organization will control a large vol
ume of wool and will be better able
to negotiate on the markets. 1t is
expected that sale will be made di-
rect to the manufacturers or spin
ners.
, The wool market generally will be
lower this year than last according to
the present conditions and outlook,
but is not discouraging Dealers and
spectators are offering very low
prices this year for the WOO clip
which will undoubtedly result in a
wider margin Of difference between
the prices they are offering and the
price that the organization will OBJ
tain for its pooled wool
The dates for assembling and
grading wool include the last two
weeks of June. Two warehouses will
be in operation again this year as
were last year, one at Moundsville
and one at Clarksburg. The Clarks-
burg warehouse will open on June
DIST to receive wool but the grading
will not begin until about week
later. 1t is expected that the Mounds
vile warehouse will be opened about
June Goth and continue in operation
until all wool from the western part
of the state has been received and
graded Wool from the southern
part Of the state will be assembled
and graded at Roncevert and at Mar
lington and then shipped to the
Clarksburg warehouse. The work
at Ronceyert will begin June p and
continue for one week, while the as
.sembling and grading at Warrington
will begin on June 2Sth and continue
about a week or until all the wool is
in.
1--WE pull the most when we pull to-
gether," is the slogan the wool grow
ers are using this year, and all indi-
cations are that if the volume of the
pool has anything to do with the
strength of the pull (and it undoubt-
eddy does) they will have a pretty
strong pull this year.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-06-17
BOOTLEG CASES UP
BEFORE ATTY. GEN.
Parole For Don Chain Withheld A.
waiting Pending Indictment
All Notorious Bootleg Cases In
West Virginia

Washington, ID. c., June 14.-At-
tcrney General Sergent today passed
on the recommendation of the Parole
Board in four notorious bootleg casIs
arising in West Virginia, deciding
them as follows:
Don Chain, Ex-sheriff of Logan
county, convicted in Federal Court at
Huntington, no action taken for the
reason that there is another indict-
ment pending against Chain upon
which no trial has been had and no
disposition of any kind made. Chain
was fine $4,000 an sentenced to the
Atlanta penitentiary for term Of
two years. He paid the fine.
Parole for Albert Eick denied.
Parole for Harry Hill, alias Dupke,
approved. Parole recommended for
Louis Ungerleider last January will
be passed on by the Attorney General
July /. These men were convicted in
the court at Wheeling, and sent to
the Federal Penitentiary at Atlanta.
In all four cases the Board recon-
mended parole,
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-06-17
GRIMM cORNWELL

A complete surprise was sprung on
their friends and families last Thurs
day, when Albert N. Grimm and Miss
Lena, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. A. B.
Cornwell, eloped to Oakland and were
quietly married.
Both Miss Cornwell and Mr.. Grimm
were students at Broaddus College
last year and were among Philippi's
most popular in the younger set. They
will make their home here for the
present at least. Mr.. Grimm, is the
son of Dr. and Mrs. w. o. Grimm, of
Buckhannon. The best wishes Of their
many friends follow them The Phil
ippi Republican.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-06-17
BRAZIL RESIGNS
FROM THE LEAGUE

Geneva, June 14.-The league of
nations was formally and officially
notified today that Brazil resigned
from that body. The resignation
caused much concern among the dele
gates and every effort will be made
to inuce that country TO change her
decision.
The international labor burea uis
wondering whether Brazil's resigna-
tion fro mthe league implies also
withdrawal from the labor body
Some jurists hold that resignation
fro mthe league automatically in
wolves withdrawal from the labor bu-
reau, but others point to Germany as
precendent that membership can be
held in the labor body without in
volving membership in the league.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-06-17
IN MEMORY OF JOHN ROBINSON

John A. Robinson was born June
18th, 1868, was the son of Jacob and
Elizabeth Ann Robinson. His death
occurred June 9th, and is survived by
his widow, one daughter, Mrs. Mary
Wetzel one brother, Fletcher Robin
sonof Philippi, and half brother,
Ellis Robinson of Charleston.
He was married December oath,
1899, to Miss Ora Lee Woodford,
daughter of the late Harvey and
Ingabe Woodford. He lived in and
near Philippi until about one year at
ter his marriage, and then moved to
Martins Ferry, Ohio, where he worked
at the timers trade, and in 1898, at
the instance of his brother-in-law, DR..
A. H. Woodford, he and his wife,
daughter and mother-in -law, Mrs.
Woodford, moved to Belington where
he resided until his death.
Among the public offices he held
was that of member of the Board of
Education of Belington. He was a
member O fthe Presbyterian church,
and associated with other charitable
and religious organizations and ranked
high in social circles.
John Robinson was known and
loved by many in this county His
profession called him to many places
in an out, and if there were anything
that could be made of sheet metal
he could do it. He followed his trade
until his health forced him some years
ago to lighter work and since has
been employed by Kane & Keyser
Hardware Company in the shipping
department and tin shop
He was a good bus mess man, kind
considerate in his dealings with the
public, trustworthy, and always ready
to help his fellowman. While he has
gone from the scenes the conflicts, the
sorrows and pleasures of life, he will
still hive in the hearts of those who
knew him best, His retiring nature
led him to hide his best qualities from
public gaze, but they were reveled
to those who enjoyed his acquainta
ces.
Funeral was held Friday afternoon
at his late residence, where a host Of
relatives, friends, far and near gath
cred to pay their last respects. Rev
Yount, Presbyterian minister oc
Huttonsville, conducted the funeral,
an dthe employees of Kane & Keyser
Hardware Company acted as pail
bearers, carrying out his dying wish
es, in these, the last sad rites for
friend, neighbor and fellow work
man. Interment was made at Fra
ternal Cemetery.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-06-17
DUNkARD CHURCH NEAR
JUNIOR RECEIVES MONEY

After a litigation of about four
years, settlement of the residue Of
the estate of Fl. A. Monahan, who
died about four years ago at Being
ton, leaving a will in which bequest
was made to different organizations
including the Salvation Army and the
Dunkard Church at Junior, w. Va,
has been made.
Mr. Monahan had provided in his
will that after certain requests had
heen made to relatives and certain
other organizations that the Dunkard
Church should have $1500.00 for the
keeping up of the church and grounds,
as he was to be buried there beside
his father and mother, and that the
balance of the estate should go to the
Salvation Army for use in West Vir-
GINA.
Under the law of West Virginia
church can not be named beneficiary
under will, but the names of the
several trustees should be mentioned,
and it seems that there was slight
error in that respect and the amount
that was intended for the church
went with the balance of amount to
the Salvation Army.
On June 10, Mr.. w. S. Ar
bogast, one of the Trustees of the
Dunkard Church was called to Clarks-
burg where he met Brigadier David
Main and his secretary, Staff Captain
Robert Klepzig, of the Salvation Army
of Charleston and Commandant B. l..
Phillipson of Clarksburg, and set
Element was made whereby $1275.00
was turned over to Mr.. Arbogast for
use of the church.
The Salvation Army decided that
since it was the intention of Mr..
Monahan to make provisions for the
church, they concluded that the de-
sires of the dead man should be con-
sidered, the church thought SO too,
and after some correspondence be-
tween representatives of the two or
CARNATIONS they got together and the
above settlement was made
The Dunkard Church feels very
greatful to the Officers of the Saliva
ton Army for their consideration of
this matter and also to those who
have assisted them in making this
settlement.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-06-17
ATTENTION

The Belington Civic League is hav-
renovated for the coming summer.
Tables and benches are being repaired
and painted the pavilion scrubbed
and latticed unerneath ground moved
and several new tables an benches
made. This means not only an expen-
kture of money, but an expenditure
Of time and careful planning on the
part of those who are vitality inter
ested in the City Park.
The Park is one of the best equipp-
eli and most attractive beauty spots
IN this section of the State, and is
visited by hundreds of people every
summer While the majority of those
using the grounds, respect the fact
that the preparing of this ideal grove
for the convenience of the public, has
meant uneeasing effort and expense
on the part of the Civic League, a
very great number either forget or
refuse to consider that some organi-
zatoin has been responsible for the
identifying of our Park.
1t is unfortunate, indeed, that any
Individual should feel that he had a
right to abuse or destroy any public
property, especially that which has
ybeen improved solely for his benefit
and pleasure. This condition, however,
is one of the deplorable incidents
which exists each year in our Park.
Tables and benches are ruined by
ruthless visitors: debris scattered by
careless picknickers: shrubbery which
has been planted for future growth
torn and broken, and numerous other
cepradations which has been SO gen
erously provided for their use and
amusement.
RIGS and gatherings of various sorts.
the Civic League again begs the pub
lie to cooperate with them in their
efforts to keep the Park "a thing of
beauty and JOY forever: guard the
furniature as you would your own
premises: protect the trees and
snrubbery and in every way SHOW
your appreciation of the splendid
outing place which has been provided
for you.
Help Belington to keep her Park
clean and attractive and you will be
affording yourselves real and last
ing satisfaction
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-06-17
HEALTH ASSOCIATION
HAD BIG MEETING
Picnic of Health Association Trans
ferred to Meeting in Phiiippi School
Auditorium. Good Meeting.

The Barbour County Health Assoc
iation had planned its annual meet
ing in the form of an all day picnic
at the Fourth Camp grounds on Sat
urday June 18th. Since the weather
was too wet for picnic the meeting
had to be held in the School Audi
forum in Philippi in the afternoon at
o'clock.
Mr.. Dillon Baughman led the sing
ing after which Miss Eva Wilson and
Miss Stalnaker of the Belington
Schools presented a number of the
Belington grade children in health
play which was highly entertaining
as well as instructive. The address
of welcome was made by Il. W. Shaw,
Chairman of the Barbour Health AS
sociation. The annual report was
then read by the former Chairman,
DIR. c. b. Williams. Mrs. Jean Dillon
from the State Health Department
was introduced and spoke to large
anu iilltItSttu duultuEt.
Mrs. Dillon gave some startling
figures to open the eyes of those
present in regard to the conditions
right here in our own county. She
spoke especially of the preventable
diseases such as Typhoid, Tubercu-
losis, and Diphtheria She was able
10 tb., a.,f ha, ,.f he,
for Barbour County resulting from
these diseases FOR previous years and
to show the economic saving to the
County and State had these diseases
been prevented.
Diphtheria, preventable disease,
takes a large number of our children
each year, we had two deaths in Bar
bour County in the past week from
this disease. II was the opinion OF
all present that a full time Health
Unit was the ideal organization thru
which all health problems in our
county should be met
A condensed report Of the health
work accomplished by clinics during
the past year by our present Public
Health nurse, Miss Munson, follows
Eight clinics were held. The first
was a pre- school clinic at Meats
vile with Is children examined and
the mothers advised as to the cor
rection of defects, care and feeding
Of their little ones. Three tonsil
clinics were held, two in Philippi and
one in Belington with "a children
operated upon for the removal of
tonsils and adenoids. The fifth was
pre- school clinic held at Philippi
with fifteen children examined. The
sixth and seventh were tuberculosis
clinics held at Belington and Philippi.
Fifty-six persons were examined by
DR.. II. G .Wildman, a specialist. The
eighth was an othropedic clinic held
at Philippi. Fifteen cases were ex-
amined by DR.. G. c. Yount, specialist.
The Health Association is indebet-
to the public in general for its CO.
operation and loyal support and to
numerous individuals who have made
it possible to do as much as has been
done
A detailed report Of Miss Munson's
work will appear later.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-06-17
he LIVED FOR CHILDREN

Many people in West Virginia re-
member the kindly face of Rev. N.
o. Sewers, who for many years, Wis
tied the towns in the interest of the
Davis Child Shelter of Charleston
1t was a pleasure to converse with
this good man, and but few refused
to help him in his mission when they
were asked.
He has passed to his reward, and
his son who followed him at Charles
ton for a time, was with him when
the end came Barbour Democrat.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-06-17
THE GRADUATING EXERCISE

The Graduating Exercise for Union
District was held at Volga June II in
the U. B. Church. The music was
furnished by the church choir of Vol
ga.
The devotional was conducted by
Rev. W. A. Yydick, pastor of the Vol
ga circuit.
The address of welcome was de-
livered by Edga Roland Mundy, which
was well received by those present.
The class history was then given by
Paul Rogers, which Shove that he
had been thinking some in the past.
Supt. Lowry of the Philippi schools
was then introduced to the class who
gave the ma cordial invitation to at
tend school at Philippi.
Supt. H. A. Rice of the Grafton
Schools was then introduced and de-
livered the class address, which was
well receive by the audience. Supt.
Rice gave the class some good advice
as to how they could make success
in the future. He urged them to
keep o nwith their education going
just as far as they could. ''That the
better prepared they were the better
success they would have and the more
enjoyment they might xpect to get
out of life" He also reminded them
that there were mo short cuts to
education"
Mr.. Carl Harvey was then called
who gave an interesting talk to the
class of 1926, which was enjoyed by
all those present.
Prof. A. B. Cornwell, of Philippi
schools was then called and gave
greetings to the class in a few we'll
chosen remarks.
Mr. G. c. Talbot, President of the
Board of Education then presented to
the class of 1926, which consisted of
40 young people of Union District.
In his presentation, Mr.. Talbot re-
viewed the past History of Union
District, giving the names of some of
the pioneers who were leaders in their
day in Education in the district. He
tod the class that they will become
the leaders in the future and they
should be prepared.
The class being presented to Supt.
ID. p. Baughman, who presented the
class with their diplomas in well
chosen speech, urging them to go
on to school, if not to high school, to
back to the grades for another year
The class consisted of the following
Evelyn Thompson, Clyde Mccoy,
Myre Dean, Max Farley, Ogle Thomp-
son, Samuel Smith, Paul Rogers, Paul
Beeson, Coral Mae Gulentz, Aubrey
Campbell, Mure Rogers, Lena Nutter,
Agnes Cool, Leota Mitz, Della Swiger,
Joseph Bullough, Ed gar Mundy, Willie
Donahue, Bonnie True, Hazel Mundy,
Hudson Mccoy, Neva Thompson, Wal
do Williams, Violet Hyson, Leta
Lydick, John Obrocto, Norman Ward,
Evaline Eliza, Frank Kyle, Mary
Amatulle, Lora Milan, Mable Milan,
Nancy Nitz, Waldo O'Neal, Fred
Munday, Juanita Shockey, Myrtle
Lance, Vienna Endrizzi, Mary Reed.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-06-17
MONONGAHELA WEST PENN
PUBLIC SERVICE CAMPON1

Fairmont, w. Va, june 8, 1926
The Board Of Directors of Monon
gahela West Penn Public Service
Company has declared a Dividend OF
43% cents per share on its 79e Pre-
ferred Stock for the quarter ending
June 30, 1926, payable July l, 1926,
to stockholders Of record at the close
of business June 18th 1926.
S. E. MILLER, Secy.
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SPECIAL PROGRAM

There will be chIdrens and young
peoples program given at Trinity
Sunday evening June 81 at eight o.
clock. The Volga Quartette viii give
some very inspiring music. A pageant
will be given: where is Helen ~
Time, one hour. Every body come out
and enjoy the evening with Us.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-06-17

FOR SALE-Saw Mill, Complete, 25
H. P. Mounted Engine on boiler, 8
head blocks, Saws-one solid and
one inserted tooth, l edger, cut
off and belts. In good condition.
Apply at The Progressive Office,
Belington, w. Va.
The Washington times., 1926-07-10
FIGHT DECISIONS

At New York--Pkte Latzo. weller.
weight champion, won on i tonl
from George Levine. New York,
in the fourth round. Phil McGraw,
Detroit lightweight, won from Eddie
kid Wagner, Philadelphia, 10
rounds. Jose LombardC, Panama
featheRWeight, drew with Wilbrr
Cohen, New York. 10 rounds.
At Jersey city. n. Jr6d Nor
gan, junior lightweight champion,
defeated Johnny Kochansiky, NeW
Jersey, 10 rounds. Tiger Jack
Burns, California, beat irish John
ny Curtain, Jersey City, 10 rounds.
joey Rose, Hobolen, N. j., ban
tAtnWeikht, beat Dave Alderman,
Pennsylvania, 10 rounds.
At Long Branch, n Jack
Kiernaa, Long Branch, N. j., out
pointed Sid EniNsons, Trenton 10
At Long Beach, N. Y.-Augle
Pisano, New York lightweight, out
pointed Mike Ballerino, former
Junior lightweight champion, six
rounds.
The Washington times., 1926-07-10

Hoover, /; Il. T. HarreII, 3; De-
We're Burr, I; L. A. Snead, liza.
McCo0k Dunlop, 4; Thomas Pitt,
i: Reid ~. Digges, y: John H.
Davidson, /; Martin West, /: A. l..
CIiristman, i; II. w. LRudick, 4;
Roger Nhiteford. 1, and D. g.
Morris, I.
There are two names that do
not appear in any list. They are
Roland r. Mackenzie and Chris
Dunphy, Both would be in any
group Of first sixteeners, but Meth,
err has played in any OF the invita-
ton tournaments this year. Roland
has been away at college and Dun
ply has not had the time.
1t seems strange that some CT
those who always hit the first
flight never break through. They
always 30 down by close nargins.
voigt has dominated the field with
Stevinson In winning the cham.
pionships so far this season.