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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-04-07
LONG w. VA.

April 8, 1927.-The htalth of our
people is fairly good considering the
rainy weather. Everybody has colds.
Everybody busy. gradehuns works six
days week. The people at Queens
has been engaged in a revival meet
ing near two weeks, Bro. Harlem
Shown has done the principal preach
re, Trothsr Richmond being on the
SICK i.t vi.h cold.
sec a glaat deal being said IN
VA ious counties concerning Bill be,
me introduced Il the legislature by
Nv. A. Street deligate from Barbour
county, concerning a vote on School
term from eight to six months. am
with Street on this question as our
lying districts are generally composed
Of poor people therefore they need
the children at home of a fall until
the fall work is done then in the
spring they need them again in
garden making so our first and last
month of school is just that much
monty throwed away. But the SIX
month school ought to be uniform
through out the state. If pupil has
six month schooling each year Of his
school age one has competent teach
er will acquire a reasonable educa-
ton, but they reqire college gradu-
ate teacher, Instead of learning how
TO teach some of them come out OF
those colleges, sent out in the country
and wasn't worth ten cents a dozen
as some say They put in all the time
before Christmas preparing a pro-
gram then as soon as that is over
they begin to prepare program for
the last day, letting the principal fea-
lures Of reall education go tagging,
then six months is enough consider
in our bad roads and the long dis
tance SO many has to go SO much
50 good, Ira Shockey
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-04-07
COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL DAY

A County Public School Day will
be held in PhiLppi Saturday, April
23rd.
Last year each district in the
county had a Public School Day
where so much interest was shown
that there was a demand for a
County School Day this year where
the winners from the different dis
tricts could compete against each
other; so our plans are, this year,
to have elimination contests in each
of the districts either April 18th or
10th, to determine by the teachers Of
the different districts. The winners
from the District Meets may compete
in the County Meet The winners
in the County Meet will be allowed TO
go to Clarksburg and compete in The
Regional Meet to be held April GOTH
The program that will take place
in the District and County Meets will
be the same as that planned for the
Regional Meet and the following
scholastic contests will be held:
Arithmetic, Spelling, Map Drawing,
Pennmanship, Composition, Poster
and Banners.
The Athletic events viii include
dashes, broad jumps, high jumps,
baseball throw, shuttle relay, over
head relay and two dashes in which
teachers will compete.
Children who have received free
school diploma or who are over
seventeen years Of age will not be al
lowed to compete in any Of these
meets.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-04-07
BOARD DELAYS ON
WV. PRESIDENCY
BOARD DELAYS ON PRESIDENCY
win Await Action On Hart g a n
Board of Governors Bill Before
Continuing Efforts To Name Uni
versity Head

Charleston, w. Va. April A.
Whether the state board of educsI-
ton will take up the matter Of Sc
Letting a president for West Vir-
ginia university when it meets here
April Z, is not known. The matter
has been in the hands OF the state
board of education for more than
wear, without the board having reach
ed decision
'fhe most recent attempt to name
= president to succeed DR.. Frank B.
Trotter. resigned, was in the nego-
tiations conducted with DIR. John W..
Withers, Of New York University.
George NJ. Ford, secretary Of the
state board Of education, intimated
today that the board might not take
any action in the house and senate on
the Hartigan bill calling for board
Of governors to conduct the eduation-
al program of the state institution.
"Details regarding text books will be
sroned out by the board when it
meets Thursday, it was announced
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-04-07
MIR. AND MRS. ALPHEUS
MOORE ARE DEAD

Mr.. and Mrs. Alpheus Moore, aged
IS and So respectively, died within
q few hours Of each other at their
home in Belington. Mr.. Moore passed
away last Friday morning while Mrs.
Moore succombed Saturday, a few
hours later. Both had been in III
health for several months, although
except in the last few days of his life
Mr.. Moore's condition was not consid-
cred serious.
The deceased man was born on the
farm ON which he still lived at the
time of his death, his parents being
pioneer settlers in this section, COM
ing here from Shenandoah Valley, of
Virginia.
In December of 1865 he was marri-
ed to Miss Lucinda Yoak, who was also
born and reared in the near vicinity
of Belington. Nine children were
born to this union, two of whom are
dead. They were as follows: w. G.
Moore, of Washington, d. c.; Freder-
lex Moore, of Middletown, Ohio; DR.. S.
G.. Moore, of Elkins; J. B. Moore and
Winfield s. Moore, Of Belington. Mrs.
S. d. FELTON,, of Arden and Mrs. o.
l. Perry, of Elkins. Two sons, Jerry
and Howard. are dead.
Mr.. Moore was q prominent farmer
and stock raiser of the county and
was among the most respected citi-
zens of his community. His passing
will be a material loss to the commune
ity in which he resided. Mrs. Moore
is depicted as fine christian lady,
devoted to her husband and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Moore were both de-
voted members Of the Belington Bap-
tist church for so years.
Funeral services were conducted at
the Belington Baptist church Monday
afternoon at 100 with the Rev. III. A.
st. Clair, of Kingwood, former pas
tor, in fcharge, assisted by the Rev.
M. v. McKinster, pastor of the church,
and DR.. G. H. Payne, pastor of the
Eikins Baptist church.
Burial was made in double grave
at the Baptist cemetery.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-04-07

THE GLEE CLUB oPERETTA

The Giee Club Of B. II. S., under
the supervision Of Mr.. G, !. Elder, is
planning to give an operetta entitled,
"Bits of Blarney" April Sth. and 9th.
1t win be one of the largest mrsicals
ever given in B. H. S. The os,eresta
is an Irish farce full Of huraor and
catchy songs. Other schools IN this
vicinity have given it with great sue
cess. When 1t was given III Thomas
it made quite sensation.
The cast will be:
Peggy, much admired Irish girl.
Ernestene Hill
Patrich, In love with Peggy -
Maurice Row.
Robert, also in love with Peggy =
Kenneth Shomo.
Mary, In love with Robert -
Lucille Jeffreys
Mike O'Noole, Caretaker of private
estate James Hutchinson
Agnes -Circe Hunt
Rosie Iona Swick
Chorus of girls
Chorus of boys
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-04-07
MR.. CAIN SPEAKS TO
STUDENT BODY

The student and faculty of Beling-
ton High School had the opportunity
last Wednesday, March 80, Of listen
ed to an address given by promi-
nent educator and business man, Mr..
T. B. Cain, President of the West Vir-
ginia Business College Of Clarksburg
and Fairmont. In this address MIR.
Cain gave to the Seniors, especially.
valuable information. His talk was
grouped under six headings, which
were as follows:
/. Know what you want.
2. Study what you have to do in
order to get what you want.
3. Plan your work ahead. Don't
worry. Save money.
4. Do one thing at time.
5. Finish one thing and pass il a.
long before starting another.
6. Once started keep going.
The address was appreciated by
everyone present and the student
body will look forward to the time
when he can be with them again. Mr..
Cain was accompanied to Belington
by Miss Emma linn who will gradu-
ate from the w. v. B. College the
last of April. Miss Zinn, graduated
from B. H. S. with the Nicely Class
of '26.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-04-07
sTRINGTOWN

Several of our Community fe1Is
were at Philippi Monday, trying =
get good roads for Stringtown. Other
people who do not pay any r.ore
taxes than our farmers have the
advantages of hard surface road
while the mud has made our road :
almost impossible to get over, even
in a road wagon during the past
months; and we could seldom ever
secure a physician during some ser
ious illness. So let us have better
roads.
The farmers here held meeting
Friday evening Of last week in the
interest Of better roads.
Mr.. and Mrs. Delbert Wilmoth
we're visiting his folks at Mt. Liberty
last Friday evening.
Several of our Community folks
bad colds and La Grippe.
Boyd Ware of Owings and Edna
Smith Of Elkins were calling at Rev.
Allenders last Sunday.
Our Sunday School was much larg-
er last Sunday. We are hoping that
still more will be present next Sun
day.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-04-07
NORTHCOTT IS NAMED
JUDGE OF U. S. COURT

Washington, April Elliott Nor
thcott, district attorney for southern
West Virginia, was named a Judge on
the circuit court of appeals for the
fourth district today, by President
Coolidge.
Northcott, whose appointment was
urged by Republican delegation
from West Virginia, gets the post
which was made vacant by the re-
cent death Of Judge John G. Rose.
Maryland leaders have been urging
selection Of man from their state
for this office. This district includes
West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia.
North Carolina and South Carolina.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-04-07
COURTHOUSE ROOF BEING
REPAIRED THIS WEEK

Work began Monday on the con-
struction Of the skylight to the Bar
bour county courthouse by the Suffer
Roofing and Cornice company Of
Clarksburg. As this is being written.
early Thursday afternoon, employees
of the company have virtually COM
pleted the setting of the skylight
and are busily engaged in welding and
soldering the structures in the sky
light.
When completed the skylight will
cost the county $598.00, according to
the contract awarded to the Clarks-
burg company by the county court at
a meeting on March IA. The skylight
is being constructed Of 16 ounce cop
per with the skylight glass Il inch
wired material.
While work on the skylight has
been progressing, other workmen are
repairing other parts of the roof by
replacing broken tiles with new ones
and covering exposed surfaces. The
company was allowed $4,000 for this
work.
~ Is Hkeiy lndI tne lower Oh the
courthouse viii be repaired now as the
same company has the contract for
this in addition. The tower will be
repaired by taking off the two front
hips of the man tower and fastening
these tiles on with heavy copper nails.
A heavy screen wire netting is to be
put around the base Of the tower to
prevent tiles from falling to the
ground, should any become loose.
$500 was allowed the company for
the reair Of tn etower -Philippi Re-
publican.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-04-07
CIRCUIT COURT BEGINS
MONDAY AT PHILIPPE

The grand jury for the April term
Of the Barbour county circuit court
will convene Monday and will make in
vestigations Of a number Of cases
that are scheduled to some before it.
The following Monday the petit jury
is summoned to appear.
Despite number of protests and
petition asking that the April term
OF court be suspended, plans are GO
ing ahead for holding court. 1t was
stated by the court that the docket
has become crowded and with many
people asking that their cases be
brought up for trial, it was thought
advisable to hold court.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-04-07
NORTH CAROLINA STORM
CAUSES HEAVY DAMAGE

RALEIGH, N. G., April p.--Unesti-
mated property damage running into
hundreds Of thousands Of dollars was
the toll today of cylonic storm
which SWAPS portions Of the Carol
mas last night
In Winston-Salcm, Durham and
Tar boro considerable property dam
age was reported. But no lives were
lost. Business was suspended at
Winston-Salem and Tarboro when
power facilities were destroyed
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-04-07
RECENT MARRIAGE LICENSES

Edwin Thompson, 81 to Winifred 1.
Sinsel, Is, both of Barbour county.
Ernest Keener, 81, to Alice v. K.
Simpson, IL, both of Barbour county.
Hobart Row, %, to LOWE Row, so,
both of Barbour county.
Burtis w. Gribble, %, to Ruth Ben
nett, IL. both Of Barbour county.
Claud +. linn, "a, to Iona Cross, 10,
both of Barbour county.
Mike Pluto, %, to Eva Coontz, IL,
both IF Barbour county.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-04-07
SUNDAY SCHOOL SOCIAL

Miss Sweckers Sunday School class
of the Methodist Church gave an
Easter party for Rev. Patterson's
class, in the basement of the Church
last Tuesday evening, March 20. The
guests were entertained by various
interesting games, and several prizes
were awarded the winners. At nine
o'clock delicious refreshments were
served. Yellow Easter baskets filled
with candied eggs were given as
favors. Everyone present spent a
pleasant evening.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-04-07
MANY TO BE ADMITTED TO
c. NJ. T. C.CAMP FROM COUNTY

Application for the Civilian Military
Training Camps for the coming sum
mer are now being received and be-
cause of the number of applications
received last year the quota of Bar
bour county has been raised to thirty
so that it will be possible to take care
of more boys than last year.
The camps this summer will be held
at Camp Knox, KY, Fort Thomas, Ky.
and Fort Benjamin Harrison, Ind, and
will be held as follows: July End to
July 31st; July End to July 31st; and
June goth to July 10th, at the respect
i've camp sites.
Candidates must be American citi-
zens, physically fit and be of good
moral character. Applicant must have
had his seventeenth birthday and
must not have had his twenty-fifth
birthday, by the time camp opens.
From the time the candidate leaves
his home town until he returns, all of
his necessary expenses are paid by the
War Department.
There are numerous scholarship a.
wards which may be won while at
camp and there is every opportunity
for work and play Of every kind
West Virginia has always been the
first state to go over the top in her
applications, so don't hesitate to take
advantage of this opportunity to
spend part of the summer in pleas
ant manner.
For further information of applica-
tion blank, apply to Forrest B. Polling,
Philippi, West Virginia, County Chair
man, C. M. T. C.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-04-07
CAROL RETURNS

PARIS-April 4.-Prince Carol, Of
Rumanit, who left his residence at
Neuilly early yesterday for an I'M
known destination, retrned this morn
ing. He has arranged to confer today
with five Rumanians, whose names
have not been given.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-04-07
SMALLEST HORSE RETIRED

wAHPEToN, N. D., April q
Tiny Mite, exhibited all over the
country as "the smallest horse in the
world" by his owner, Linn Marris,
Of Wehpeton, has forsaken the saw
dust ring and win return to- private
life.
He has been sold to btcome the
pet of children. The horse is a per-
feet animal in every respect but
size
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-04-07
FIRE LOSS ssoo. 900

Glen Cover, N. Y, April 4.-Eight
stores and four apartments in the
business section here were destroy
ed by fire today, causing an estimat-
ed loss of 100000. Anton Piesbach,
aged upholdsterer, who lived alone
over his store, was so badly burned
that he died later in hospital.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-04-07
scALDs PROVE FATAL

Elkins, W. Val, April Fired
Wilson, Of Cumberland, Md, engine
err, who was scalded in Saturdays
Western Maryland freight train,
wreck near Shell, w. Va, died at 10
o'clock this morning at the Keyser
hospital. He leavs widow and one
small son.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-04-07

DR.. and Mrs. o. L. Perry and fam
ily and DR.. and Mrs. S. G. Moore and
daughters, attended the funeral of
Mrs. Perry and DR.. Moore's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Alpheus Moore here
Monday.
Frederick Moore of Middletown, O.
attended the funeral of his father and
mother here Monday.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-04-07
SAFE BLOWER KILLED

CHICAGO, April Am unidenti-
fled man was shot and killed today
after he and companion had blown
safe in the office of the Boyda
Dairy company, obtaining $1,000.
Police captured John Uryza, 81, who
refused to identify the dead man.
The money was recovered.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-04-07

John 7. Davis passed thru here this
morning on his way to Elkins.
Mrs. D. C. Simpson is ont today af-
ter several weeks severe sickness.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-04-07

WANTED Jersey Calves--any
age See F. A. Simpson, Belington.
W. Va.
The Washington times., 1927-02-12

This. too, is another big Metro.
Goldwyn-Mayer production that
will be presented at Loew's Column
bia Immediately after the run Of
"Teil 1t to the Marines.
The Fire Brigade" was pro.
duced under the supervision and
with the aid of the International
Order Of Fire Engineers. of which
Fire Chief Watson of the District
of Columbia is a member. Charles
Ray and May McAvoy have the
leading roles.
Following "The Fire Brigade"
will come Harold Lloyd in his
latest Paramount laugh.sensation
THE Kid Brother" in which the
horn-rimmed, specialized jester is
said to have a comedy sensation
that outrivals even such laugh
specials as "Grandma's Boy" "The
Freshman" or For Heavens
Sake Lloyd spent more than a
year producing this comedy in
which Jobyna Ralston once again
appears as his leading woman.
Gloria Swanson Is announced as
the Columbia star following the
appearance Of Harold Lloyd, in her
first United Artists production,
THE Loves OF Sunya," while John
Barrymore in another United Art
lists production, "The Beloved
Rogue" is scheduled for release at
that theAter after the Swanson
run.
The Washington times., 1927-02-12

More than 500 kinds OF trees
and plants that grow in Mexico
have been listed by an American
expert after years of reserch.
The Washington times., 1927-02-12
new CROOK PLAY
FOR BELASCO
PREMIERE

Lee shubert. in association with
Edwin Carewe. win present '"The
Heaven Tappers," a new drama
at the Belasco Theater on Mon.
day evening, February u. for
one week prior to its New York
premiere.
Written by George Scarborough
and Annette Westbay, ''The
Heaven Tappefs" has to do with
a gang Of INSCRIPTIONS and
scheming crooks who clothe their
sinister operations with religion.
In the guise of holy people they
endeavor to relieve a band OF
mountain moonshiners of their
ill-gotten gains. The play in
replete with tense situations and
thrills. hut not TO the exclusion
Of real love romance.
With such distinguished play.
ers as Marguerite Lawrence. Hale
Hamilton. Louis Bennison. Joseph
Brennan. Lule Warrenton. Thomas
Gum. j. c. Kline and others OF
like reputation,
The Washington times., 1927-02-12

week to direct It, and everybody
expected that within the courGe
Of a very short time the sheriff
would be there with red flag
and an auctiOneer.
That was high finance sure
enough in those days. but just
recently this same Samuel Gold.
wyn paid Harold Bell Wright,
the best-seller author. the sum Of
$125.OOO in cash. not stage money.
for the screen rights to Mr..
Wright's desert romantic epic,
1.-THE Winning Of Barbara WORTH"
and believed that he had a bar
gain. The fact that the picture
Is scheduled to open its second
week at Loew's Columbia tomor.
row afternoon Is one Of the best
arguments Mr.. Goldwyn could
advance for the bargain price of
the story.
Nevertheless. $125,000 is still a
lot Of money TO pay an author,
even in 1927. and 1t speaks vol
umes for the bargaining ability
of this same Harold Bell Wright
that he soaked Mr.. Goldwyn
good and plenty, for Goldwyn
wanted 1.-The Winning of Bar
bara Worth" very badly. and
Mr.. Wright did not let the mag.
nate forget that when book
sells more than 1000, 900 copies,
as did 1.-The Winning of Barbara
Worth" it is not to be off-head-
ly purchased for the price Of
sandwich and cup of Java.
Mr.. Goldwyn. it appears, should
worry. Only a little while before,
he had signed up Wilma Banky,
"the Hungarian rhapsody"
brought her to America and Ru-
dolph Valentino did the rest. He
actually paid Mr.. Goldwyn a very
handsome weekly sum for the
fair Vilma's services as leading
woman in THE Eagle"
The Washington times., 1927-02-12

BELASCO-A novelty Of ex'
treme promise is "Pickwick."
premiering Monday Light at The
Belasco with John Cumberland in
the lead role, supported by a big
cast of English actors. The play.
adapted from episodes in "Pick-
wick Papers" by Ccsmo Hamil.
ton and Frank C.. Reilly. will be
deliberately in the 1927 atmos-
phere through scenery. costumes
and incidental music by a spe-
cially engaged orchestra. A sur.
pliced choir Of ten boys will sing
old English songs. at intervals
during the action while another
feature will be supplied by
chimes, electrically operated.
Among the leading English actors
In the cast are Bruce Winston,
Charles McNaughton. Katherine
Stewart, Ruby HALTER, Marie Pax
ton, Ralph Bunker and fifty others.
KEITH'E--Co and Peggy,
noted dancers on both sides Of
the water, will top the new
Keith bill commencing Sunday.
An Argentine orchestra will sup.
port them. Ralph Greenleaf.
"aristocrat of the cue" will be
featured in billiard tricks, Beatrice
HEREFORD will be heard in aer orig
inai Inonologue. Fred Berrens
and Company, aided by Miss
Ampico, will present a must
cal fantasy, Other acts include
Joe Weston and Harriet Hutchins
in a character number: Dollie and
Billie in q comedy and singing
sister act: Arena Brothers. circus
acrobats with their bounding
canine, and the usual house fea-
lures.
EARLE--The A. and p. Gypsies,
Acknowledgements string orchestra
Of radio and record note. will
headline the incoming Earle
vaudeville bill. Helen MacKellar
will appear in a condensed yer.
sion OF .grhe Mud Turtle" Other
numbers include "Broomstick
Elliott and Babe LaT'our in a
skit. my Daddy, Joe Smsll's
Seven Steppers; the Gold Medal
Quartet Of harmonists. The film
feature viii be Bertha" mod
ernized from the old-time melo-
drama. with Madge Bellamy.
Allan Simpson and others. The
usual ehouse features, shorter
films and music will round out.
STR N D-Beginning today.
Leo Stevens will present new
musical repertoire company at
this house under the label Of
.The Pleasure Seekers" Irwin b.
.Hamp again heads the cast as
chief comic. Others prominent
in the revue are Lew lewis,
Earl Root, Paul Rush, Billse La
Monte, Florence Trake, Rene
Vincent and a new chorus. The
feature film will be THE Flam.
ing Forest with Rene Adoree
and Antonio Moreno in the lead
roles. News reel and special
music viii round out Effective
Monday lower prices will prevail
throughout the house.
GAYETY-"Big Sensation" lie
the name Of the incoming bur-
iesque attraction for the Gayety.
The Washington times., 1927-02-12

geant, while William Haines, Flea
nor Boardman, Carmel Myers, Ed
die Gribbon, warner GLAND, Mitch.
ell Lewis, Frank Currier ana
others have prominent roles.
Just as TELL 1t to the Marines"
glorifies life in the Marine Corps,
just so does "The Fire Brigade"
reveal the true, inside story OF the
careers OF the men who fight fire.
The Washington times., 1927-02-12
FAIRBANKS GAVE
BILLIE HER
START

1t was Billie Doves success
with Douglas Fairbanks in "The
Black Pirate" that won her the
role Of Marcia Mayfair in "The
Lone Wolf Returns" the picture
adaptation of Louis Joseph
Vance's mystery story. starring
Bert Lytell and the beautiful
Billie. which is the feature pic
The Washington times., 1927-02-12
The Unusual

A daring experiment into the
UNEMPLOYED fields OF the motion
picture industry picture in
which there is no lapse Of time
and in which the entire action
takes place in less than one day
lis being made at the De Mile
Studio by william X. Howard.
The Washington times., 1927-02-12

AuS AiESE VI THESE pictures VIII
have Lon CLANCY in '"rell II to
the Marines" which is announced
for Loew's Columbia, starting Feb.
ruary 20. This is the picture of
Marine Corps life that Metro-Gold
Wyn-Mayer made with the coop
GRAFTON of the Marine Corps with
thousands of marines participating
IN the picture. Lon Clancy has
the role of hard boiled top SER.