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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-04-14
BEDFORD CAMPBELL DIES

Bedford Campbell was born in
Cove district, Barbour county, May
z, 1856. On March /, 1881, at the
age Of "a years he married Florida
S. Phillips of Cove district in Bar
bour county. To this union were
born three children, w. G. Campbell
Of Philippi, Carrie Meats Of Ellxins,
and Lille May, who preceded her
father to her Home in june, 1915.
There are also two brothers and two
sisters who survive him; L. w.
Campbell Of Clarksburg and~Albert
Of Bainridge, N. Y, Florence Anvil
of Knottsville and Laura Nestor pf
Kasson He was stricken with par
alysis which left him in state Of
Inconsistencies from which he new
er recovered. Mr.. Campbell died at
the home of his son, w. G. Camp
bell, Friday evening, April s, 1927,
age 70 years, II months and s days.
Mr.. Campbell was a member Of the
Nestorville Methodist Protestant
church and had lived a consistent
Christian life.
The funeral services were held at
the home of his son, W. G. Camp
bell Of Philippi, Sunday morning,
April 10, at 10 o'clock. Rev. For
man of the local United Brethren
church, preached the sermon, L. G.
Stevens officiating. Interment was
made in the Webster cemetery.
By Rev. D. w. Forman in The Bar
bour Democrat.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-04-14
ALLEGED SLAYER OF RING
NECk PHEASANT GETS 60 DAYS

lawrence Grimes, Of Thornton, had
the misfortune to learn about game
and game laws through the enforced
medium Of uhe law, and is sitting to-
day in the county Jail wondering why
he took shot at ripg-neck pheasant
on farm east of this city.
Sometime ago, members of the Tay-
lor County Wild Life League were in
formed that one Of the beautiful birds
propogated by prominent member
|pf the league on his farm in the
Thornton section, had been killed by
an interruptions hunter At that time,
the rumor was only one of unofficial
nature, but Game Protector Otto B..
Glenn of Terra Alta, was notified and
came here for an official investigation
into the charge,
After considerable difficulty, he
found his man, and confronted him
with the charge, which it is under
stood was not denied. Perhaps Grimes
up to that time did not know what
the value of such bird was, nor did
he take into account the nature Of his
offense,, but when Squire W. E. Leach
had heard the case, and assessed fine
of $50 and sentence of so days in
Jail, Grimes certainly awakened to the
fact that the state means to protect
it's birds and wild game.
For the information Of those who
may be tempted in the same manner
that caused the downfall Of Grimes,
there is perpetual closed season on
all imported pheasants while the game
and fish commission is trying to get
them started in various sections OF
the state. The birds are not only
costly from purely monetary stand
point, but are highly favored by the
farmers, since they are known to be
great destroyers Of harmful bugs and
insects which prey upon valuable
crops.
Members Of the Wild Life League
asked for this announcement, SO that
Others might be saved the ignominous
treatment suffered by Grimes for his
own misdoings .-Grafton Sentinel.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-04-14
RESIDENCE
BURNS SUNDAY

About o'clock Sunday morning
the house of R. l.. Nottingham on
Pike Street caught fire and soon
burned beyond repair
The fire had gotten under head
when Mr.. Nottingham and his son,
Paul, were awakened by the suffo-
eating smoke. They gave the alarm,
but the efforts of the fire depart
ment could do nothing except to con-
fine the fire to the building, yet af-
ter the fire had at last been put out
the house was left of no value what
ever.
This building was one of the oldest
in the town. It was built by E. T.
Cade, and is the house where DIR.
Talbot lived when he was practicing
medicine here back in the sos. Since
that time, however, an addition had
been put to it, the old chimney torn
away, and other improvements made.
The loss is considerable, with some
insurance, it is learned. Mrs. Not
tingham was visiting in Fairmont at
the time. The family have rented
furnished rooms in the w. w. Brewer
property, where they will reside for
the time being.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-04-14
BEVERLY BOY BROWNS I'M
ATTEMPT TO SAVE MOTHER

Edward Weese, aged 10, was drown
ed last Saturday morning in an heroic
attempt to rescue his mother, Mrs.
Lizzie Weese, who fell from foot log
into stream near Beverly.
The accident happened early Satur-
day morning. Mrs. Weese and three of
her small children were on their way
to Beverly 10 do their weekly shop
ping. / crossing the foot log near the
home of Mike Weese the mother be-
came dizzy and we'll into the swollen
creek. Edward saw the predicament
of his mother and plunged into the
stream to offer assistance.
The small boy was overpowered by
the stream and was drowned. The
body was recovered about three hours
later near the foot log and was drag
ed from the water. Mrs. Weese was
able to reach safety by the efforts of
the other children who threw a rope
out into the stream to her.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-04-14
CHARLES w. swIsHER DIES

Charles W. Swisher, of Charleston
former secretary of state and proni-
nent figure in the political and COM
mercial life of the state died at the
Walter Reed hospital, Washington,
last Saturday night of hardening of
the arteries.
Swisher had been visiting his SON
in-law, Lieutenant Colonel T. c. Da-
Wis. He had been i'll in the hospital
for about two weeks. Burial services
We're held in Fairmont Monday, with
large crowd Of former associates
and state officials in attendance.
Born in Winfield district, about 60
years ago, Mr.. Swisher started his
career as mule driver in Marion
county coal mine. Mastering this field,
he turned toward another. He moved
to Fairmont and some time later was
elected to his first political office,
that of city councilman. While holding
that office he was appointed sergeant
alarms of the House of Delegates and
at the following election was elected
state senator from the district COM
posed of Marion, Monongalia and Tay-
lor counties.
In the year Of 1905, he was chose
secretary Of state and served until
the expiration of the term in 1909.
Shortly afterwards he. withdrew his
name as Republican nominee to
break a deadlock in favor of w. Il.
Glasscock, who was elected governor
in the ensuing election.
Again in the last gubernatorial
nomination he was in the race and a
combination Of circumstances caused
him to forego his life's ambition and
he was defeated after he had stump
ed the state. A year ago ill health
claimed him and be spent some time
IN sanitarium, but was little benefit.
ed. Slowly his health failed until he
was taken to the Walter Reed hospit-
al, where the end came
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-04-14
COME ON, BOYS

In 6. M. T. G. application drive
for the year 1927 Barbour county il
considerably behind as only about
ten boys have fled their applications
and we have quota of thirty.
In the past years West Virginia
has always been the first state to fill
their quota and the state officers are
very anxious to continue this record
Everyone considers that Uncle
Sam is putting up wonderful prop
osition to the boys OF America when
he offers them month in one Of his
summer camps, with all expenses
paid, an opportunity to gain knowl-
edge of military affairs, lots Of fun,
plenty Of athletics with competent
instructors, chance to see new
pert of the country, and in many
cases chance to win scholarship
to some school which will be very
valuable.
Never in the history Of the world
has any government offered such
thing to the boys and none should
be slow to accept There are many
in Barbour county who have. been
there before. Ask them what it is
like or see the county chairman for
information concerning this wonder
full offer.
Get your application in at once
50 as to be sure Of a place rather
than get in late and run the risk of
having TO 60 as an alternate
FORREST B. POLLING,
County Chairman.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-04-14
]. C. PITMAN

]. C. Pitman, alifetime resident of
Barbour county died at his horne II
Philippi, March 31st, at II a. n, ag9
SO. He was four times married-all
four wives deceased - his last wife
preceding him five years ago.
He was a charter member of the
Mt. Zion Methodist church and for a
number of years held an official posi-
ton in the same. The funeral service
was held at the home of his son, ]. A.
Pitman, April 2, at 1 P. NJ, by Rev.
*Sheuvront, Of the M. E. church, and
concluded at the Pitman cemetery
where large nurober Of friends met
TO pay their last tribute.
He leaves three sons and two
daughters to mourn his death; j. A.
Pitman, Philippi; Robert Pitman,
lexington; c. 7. Pitman, Fairmont;
Mrs. VIM. Radabough, Fairmont;
Mrs. Hubert Utz, Grafton.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-04-14
ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTH
ANNIVERSARY

On Sunday May LIST, at 2:30 p. m.
the Rev. Ray N. Shaffer, Of Clarks-
burg, will deliver the anniversary
sermon in the Sou hern Methodist
church in this place. All members
of Philippi Lodge No. SO |. o. o. f.
arc requested and expected to at
tend. The Rebekah Lodge is espec-
tally invited to meet with the Lodge
in the hall at 2 p. m. and march to
the church. The members of the
county lodges Of Odd Fellows at
Belington, Junior, Kasson and Mes
torville are invited. Wear your re-
gala but no caps to be worn. All
Odd Fellows are invited to join US
and the public cordially invited to
attend the services.
Committee
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-04-14
BELINGT0N GRADE
SCHOOLS CLOSED

The Belington Grade School closed
Wednesday, April 10. The following
were granted sixth grade diplomas:
Margaret Elizabeth Billion, Craig Ed
ward Henry Booth, Dale Caste, Inez
Blanche CathelI, Virginia Ruth
Champ (conditionaD, Enessa Blanche
Conte, Kathrine Virginia Conte, Fay
Doniven Coontz, Victor Paul Day,
Edgar Blaine Elder, William Loring
Erwin, Wilma Melvina Fitzwater,
Ruth Alice Gamer, Sherwood Ker-
init Griffith, Anna Ruth Harrah.
Rutherford Birchard Hill, Neil Sim
clair Jefferys, Myron Ralph Jones,
DenziI Erwin Keyser, Edith Muriel
Kittle, imagine Kittle (conditioned)
William Robert McVicker, Dorothy
Lee Moore, Florence Moore, Ernest
Lee Nestor, Genevie Virginia Oul-
tram, Maysell Belle Phillips, George
Junior Price, William Howard Price,
Billy Robinson, Frederic William
Shinn, Ito Amanda Simmons, Dillon
Harold StaInaker, John Alfred Thorn
pson, James William Thornhill, For
rest Floyd Ware, George Wilson
Whetsel, Minnie Grace Wil-aci' nj
.Odbert Jay Wilmoth, tctsl or
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-04-14
TORNADO IN TEXAS
MANY LIVES LOST
SO Many Persons Injured That In
formation Is Meagre. Few Build
ings Stand. Prayed For Doctors.

San Antonio, Texas, April 12-.
Fifty-six persons were killed by a
tornado at Rock Springs, Texas,
county seat Of Edwards county to-
night, according to telephone mes
sage here by Mayor John Tobin.
So many persons were killed, in
jured or missing that il was impos-
sible to get an accurate check Of the
casualties.
Only five. or six buildings in the
town were left standing, the same
message said The tornado struck the
town about $3.50 pm.
The population Of the stricken
town Is approximately 800 persons.
It is the center of the sheep raising
and cattle country.
Because the town is isolated with
out either railroad or telegraph com
munication and because every avail
able telephone was being used in calls
for relief from the stricken area,
only scanty details Of the disaster
could be obtained here.
Clearest accounts, given by line.
man, who walked through the de-
wasted district to the nearest tele
graph line, climbed pole and tapped
the wire, thus getting communica-
ton with Southern Pacific rail-
road dispatch at Delrio, said that
the tornado slapped the town flat as
though BY a giganic hand.
This report, relayed to Houston
railway officers, said that few resi-
dents of the town escaped death or
injury.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-04-14
TWO MILLION DOLLAR.
FIRE MORCANTOWN
Theatre, Department Store and Other
Businesses Wiped Out Control
Blaze After Struggle. Fairmont
and Uniontown Departments Aid
In Fighting Blaze.

Morgantown. April II, Fire this
|rnorning completely RACED a busin-
ess block in the heart of this city en-
failing a loss variously estimated be-
tween s1,500,0OO and 100000 A
Theatre, jewelry store, hardware
store, music store and other build
|jngs were completely burned with
Ian eyntents.
For a time the fire, which was dis
covered at three o'clock by two
policemen, threatened the whole bus
|iness district. About 25 families,
which occupied apartments over the
stores, are homeless. Only the fact
that building at the south end of
the block was torn down last week
10 make room for new structure
saved property in an adjoining block.
Four firemen were trapped in the
basement of the Orr Brothers de-
partment store, where the frie was
first found, but were rescued by vol
unteers. Two of them were overcome
but upon geing revived rejoined their
mates. Later they were seriously
burned while fighting the flames
from the top of the city hall. A swirl
of fire caught them as they were
Giayirfg a stream Of water on the
Strand Theatre They were taken to
the hospital
Uniontown, Pa, and Fairmont de-
partments responded to emergency
calls and made record time to reach
the scene Of the conflagration. At
times over eight steams were direct
I'D into tha blaze, out-of-town firemen
lending valuable aid to the local de-
partment TIE Westover department
krom across the river also assisted
in the fighting.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-04-14
THE WEST PENN ELECTRIC co.
Notice of Dividends

The Board of Directors of The
West Penn Electric Company has
declared the quarterly dividend of
one and three quarters per cent e.
Aas) on the seven per cent Cumu-
lative Preferred Stock, and the quar-
terly dividend of one and half
per cent (1-1a4e) on the six per cent
Cumulative Preferred Stock, for the
quarter ending May Is, 1927, both
payable May 16, 1927, to stockhold-
ers Of record at the close of business
on May 2, 1927 Adv.
w. X. DUNBAR,
Secretary.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-04-14
CIRCUIT COURT IN SESSION

With the Grand Jury reporting last
Monday morning and receiving. the
customary charge the April term of
court opened and has been doing bust
ness all week. The grand jury re-
ported six felonies and eighteen mis-
demeanors as follows: Felonies. State
v Kelso Ball, State v Charley Lake,
State S. A. Moore, State Yves
George, State V. John Biller, State v
John Vargo, Jr
Misdemeanors: State Grant Price,
State Steve Parish, State Sidney
Jones, State Earl Phillips, State v
H. w. Mitchell, State v Earl Neal,
State Y Arley Trinble, State n Bliss
Holsberry and Londa Arbogast, State
John Vargc, | and 2, State Yves
George, and 2, State v Homer Par
sons, / and 2, State Crawford Wy
att, and 2, State v John Biller. /
and 2.
Other Law Orders
A rule and attachment issued a..
gainst Claudia Pitman for failure to
appear at the Grand Jury.
State John Biller; continued upon
bond.
State James w. Downer; set for
hearing on the 18th.
Lowman Powder Company Wsn.
Mandill; Cambria Coal Company al
lowed to file separate answer.
State Jeffie Barnes; continued.
State Jared Male; continued.
State Hayward Male; continued.
chance~y Orders
Bear Mountain Supply Co. v Bear
Mountain Coal Company; order of ref
erence.
Thomas Barton d. r. and Eliza
beth Trimble; order Of reference.
S. E. Dignan A. +. Digman; or
der Of reference to C. M. Murphy.
Howard Vandeveter Anna RI Hill
Vandeveter; divorce granted.
Lee J. Sandridge Mcriden Smoke
less Coal Company; special receiver
allowed expenses.
Rose Longstreth Guy Longstreth;
rule issued against defendant for fall
ure to pay alignony.
Citizens National Bank of Philippi '
c. G. Talbot; defendant allowed to
sell timber on lands a private sale
and apply proceeds for benefit Of
creditors.
Forestglen Land Co v w. T. George;
continued by agreement.
Mary Z. Waller Mountain State
Investment CO.; report of Special
Commissioner accepted and confirmed.
Peter B. Ferrato Lee Pyle; sepa-
rate answer filed.
Leota A. Chiffon, Mary A Chiffon;
final divorce granted.
Geo. S. White, Admir- Floyd B. Reed
v Mary S. Reed ct. ais; cause refer
red to E. Wayne Talbot, Com'r.
w. w. Heltzell Cora B. Heltzell;
order Of reference TO H. J. Wilcox
State Of West Virginia Forest glen
Land CO.; Mary A Polling allowed to
redeem land.
c. r. Brown V Dorsey Adams; re-
port Of Special Commissioner submit
ted
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-04-14
POST OFFICE POSITION

The clerk Of the Post Office Ser
vice announces that receipt of ap-
plications for examination for em-
ployment and women who have
reached the age of 10 put not their
45th birthday, may apply. The po
sition to be filled and for which the
examination is called, is that Of
clerk.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-04-14
MODER INVENTION ANN0UNC
ED AS A WORLD WONDER
TELE-yISION is NAME

Since speech was first sent over a
wire by Alexander Graham Bell in
1876, scientists and engineers have
dreamed of being able to transmit
sight in like manner. Now this
dream has become a reality, and OBJ
jects as we'll as voice has been trans
mitted between distant points over
telephone lines.
Television, meaning as the name
implies, distant vision" became an
accomplished fact April z, when
Secretary of Commerce, Herbert
Hoover's image, as well as his voice
was flashed over telephone lines
from Washington to New York.
Walter S. Clifford, president Of the
American Telephone and Telegraph
Company seated in the Bell Tel e.
phone Laboratories building, not
only heard the words spoken by Mr..
Hoover at Washington, but saw his
image as it flashed on the screen be-
fore an audience of telephone Of
ficials, scientists and newspaper men,
all of whom were amazed at what
they saw. This latest scientific
achievement was demonstrated from
an experimental station in Wash
ington by telephone and Telegraph
Company in New York City.
That previously foolish question,
MAY l see Mrs. SMITH" often ask
ed when one calls another by tele-
phone, will no longer sound so ridi-
culous, for it is now perfectly pos
sible for the person at the other end
of the line to be seen as well as
heard.
The demonstration of television
was opened by a short explanatory
address by Walter S. Clifford, presi-
dent of the American Telephone and
Telegraph Company in New York
who said To-day we are to witness
another milestone in the conquest
The fruition Of years Of study Oh
the problem Of seeing at distance
as though face to face. The princi-
pies underlying television, which are
related to the principals involved in
electrical transmission OF speech,
have been known for a long time,
but today we shall demonstrate its
successful achievement. The elabor-
ateness of the equipment required
by the very nature Of the undertake
ing precludes any present POSSIBLE
ity of television being available in
homes and offices generally. What
its ractical use may be shall leave
to your imagination. am confident,
however, that in many ways and in
due time it will be found to add SUBJ
stantially to human comfort and
happiness.
It is our constant aim to furnish
this country with the most complete
telephone service possible. In con-
nection with that aim, we endeavor
to develop all forms of communitca-
ton that might be supplemental to
the telephone With that in view, we
shall continue our work on television
which, although not directly part
Of telephone communication, is close
ly allied to it.
At the conclusion Of Mr. Gifford's
remarks Mr.. Hoover was called to
the television instrument in Washing
ton, and as he started to talk his
image appeared on the large screen
that had been provided for the pur-
pose, and all present in the New
York audience were not only able to
hear the words Of the seaker, but see
MS very movement as well.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-04-14

For Rent One five room bunga-
low, with bath, Garage, and three
lots that may be used for gardening.
Situated on Maple Street, Stalnaker
Addition-Mrs NJ E. Stalnaker,
Belington, w. Va.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-04-14
SUNRISE PRAYER SERVICES

The Epworth League of the M. E.
Church will conduct Sunrise Pray
or Service at SIS A. NJ. in the main
auditorium Of the Church Easter
Sunday, April IL
All members are especially invited
and we welcome any others who
feel in their duty to be present.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-04-14
THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
''The Little Brick Church"

Rev. Alton Gil1nore:- Minister.
Evening Worship each Sunday
evening at 1880 P. M.
Sunday School 9:45 A. Nj. Harold
P. Dennis, Sup't.
Classes for all ages with compe-
tant teachers.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-04-14

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Leonard of
Randolph county were here Wednes-
day on business.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-04-29

VISITOR LEAVES
Mrs. E. F. Tracy Of Langdon, who
has been spending the past week in
Bismarck with her sister, Mrs. c.. A.
Schuck, left this morning for her
home.
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Social and Personal
A. 0. U. w. Lodge
Plans For Annual
Initiation BANQUET

The A. o. U. w. lodge, No. 120, will
celebrate its thirty third anniversary
at the Grand Pacific hotel Tuesday
evening with banquet at Z o'clock.
A large class Of candidates will be
initiated with Bradley C.. Marcks Of
Fargo and other grand lodge officers
as speakers. Veterans Of the order
are especially invited to attend and
will be honor guests.
The banquet is an annual event
with the organization and the com.
mittce in charge is Masking every pos
sible effort to make it a success. A
special business meeting will be held
Monday evening At s o'clocle at the
lodge hall.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-04-29
Piano Pupils of
Mrs. Hughes Give
Program at Club

Mrs. John L. Hughes and Mrs. v.
j.. LaRose were hostesses yesterday
afternoon 1t the LaRosc home on
Sixth street to the Thursday Musical
club. Mrs. LaRosc was chosen dele
gate to the district meeting Of the
Federation Of Women's clubs to be
held ut Courtenay May 10 and IL.
The following program was given
by pupils Of Mrs. J. l.. Hughes:
Sea Gardens ................ Cooke
Olive Hughes
Duct, Hungarian Rhapsody No. g..
49,. AlSZt
Ruth Gordon and Marguerite Kennedy
Andantc From Fifth Symphony >.
................ Beethoven
GondOlicrS .................. Nevin
Esther Wilson
1mpromptu OPP. 80 No. 2. :. i. Schubert
Nocturne OPP Q No. 2 ........ Chopin
To Spring .~.......~.... .... Crieg
Marguerite Kennedy,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-04-29
Frances Warner
Hostess Thursday
to Bridge Club

Miss Frances Wanner was hostess
Thursday evening at her home on
Fifth street to the members Of her
bridge club. Three tables were in
play during the evening, honors CO.
ing to Miss Ruth Pollard.
At the conclusion Of the games a
refrcshment course was served by
the hostess.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-04-29

The A. o. u. w. Drill Girls
will hold a food sale Saturday
afternoon at the A. w. Lucas
Co. store.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-04-29
RETURN HOME

Mr.. and Mrs. Steve George and
children have returned to their home
in Hankinson after q two-day visit
in Bismarck.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-04-29
HONORED AT ct"

Earl Benser of this city, student
IL the North Dakota university, has
been chosen rs one Of the "Grey
Gowns" to marshall the senior parade
ana to usher at the commencement
exercises at the University Of North
Dakota during graduation week in
June. Twelve members Of the Junior
class arc chosen each year as "Crey
Gowns" BY the class and the faculty
on basis of scholarship, campus
activity and personality.