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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-02-03
HOLD MAN IN MAIL HOLDUP
LAST SUMNER

Nashua, N. H., Jan. 2s, Michael
Andrews, one Of four men arrested in
connection with the $65,O00 mail train
robbery at Salisbury, Mass, last
July, confessed today the police an
neunced that he had taken part in
hold-up.
Arrests yesterday Of three men
here and one in Galveston, Texas,
brought to climax mopths Of work
by postal inspectors.
Besides Andrews, those held were
John Andrews, his father, William
Havonisian, Of Nashua, and John
Boyd, formerly of Nachua, but now OF
Galveston.
A daughter Of the elder Andrews
who left her husband in Nashua TO
ioin Boyd in Texas unknowingly FUR
nished inspectors their first clew, and
later a part Of the stolen shipment
were recovered in both places.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-02-03
FORESTRY LECTURER SPEAKS
TO s,494 PEOPLE in STATE

H. N. Wheeler, chief lecturer of
the Forestry Service, United States
Department of Agriculture, spoke be-
fore 9,494 people or fifty-eight diff
ferent groups representing practical
ly every section of West Virginia on
his recent tour of the state. His audi
ences included such groups Kiwanis,
Rotary, and Quota luncheon clubs,
commerce, and county farm bureaus.
mo state can advance far in fer
estry without nursery" he declar-
ed. Keeping fire out of the woods is
NOT 80 per cent of forestry, al
though it is big problem in West
Virginia, as the 566 fires. in 1915
burned over GIFTS acres Of timber
land. Idle acres have no value to any
one, but acres covered with growing
timber have an even-increasing value
for timber prodution and are of great
value as water-sed protection, pre-
venting floods as well as thoughts.
Trees transpire great quantities OF
water that come back in the form Of
rain. Trees act as windbreakers and
protectors of birds and other wild
life and, add much to the beauty Of
the country side. ! have no sympathy
with the idea that there is no future
for the hardwoods. Every citizen Of
the state should support the Agri-
cultural Experiment Stations request
for forest nursery which is included
in its budget for 1927. If this request
is granted, a real beginning will have
been made in forestry for West Vir-
ginia."
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-02-03
D. L. CLUB BANQUETS

The D. L. Club held their annual
banquet at the Luzerne Hotel, Thurs
day evening, January 27th, with their
husbands as guests.
Mrs. L. R. Lazarus, president Of the
club delivered a short talk. I'M
pfonptu speeches were made by the
gentlemen. Mr.. II. A.. Mccoy sang a
very witty song Mr.. Forrest Right
and Mrs. N. Y. Wetzel rendered APP
propriate mucic which added to the
enjoyment Of the evening. Six tables
accommodated the bridge players,
Mrs. D. M. Gamer received the ladies'
prize for the high score and Mr.. Omer
Thompson the mems prize.
Those present were:
Mr.. and Mrs. D. B. Caste, Mr.. and
Mrs. Rease Woodford, Mr.. and Mrs.
N. Y. Wetzel, Mr.. and Mrs. 0. H..
Gall, Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. A. Mccoy, Mr..
and Mrs. M r. Keyser, Mr.. and Mrs
Dave Gamer, Mr.. mad Mrs. Forrest
Right, Mr.. and Mrs. Omer Thompson,
Mr.. and Mrs. R. c. Boyles, Mr.. and
Mrs Ralph Teter, Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
barrow, Mr.. and Mrs. L. r. Lazarus
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-02-03
INITIAL SESSION OFT
LEGISLATURE ENDS

CHARLESTON, w. Va, jan, 81,
The initial session Of the 1927
legislature came to its end, with the
customary furry and turning back
of clocks shortly after midnight last
night.
The final furry attended a decision
not to pass the emergency road
measure recommended by Governor
Gore in the initial session, although
defeat of both of these bills was
avoided in order to make action pos
sible in the adjourned session, begin
ming March rs. The senate baked on
immediate passage Of the proposal to
reissue up to S15,000,000 of State road
bonds, while the House put over TO
the next session the passage Of the
other road bill, which would permit
counties and local sub divisions 20
spend money on state highways.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-02-03
COURTESY COUNTS

A man armed with courtesy is a
conqueror. :.
Courtesy costs nothing; but It =
the greatest selling proposition IN
the world.
Courtesy recalls the customer and
invites a new one; discourtesy drives
away those you have and keeps away
others.
Wisdom is always courteous; ~
courtesy is the earmark Of stupidity.
Discourtesy is no mark Of superb
ority. The real aristocrat is the most
courteous to those whom fate has
pl0aced ion less walks Of life than
those he treads; thus we have para
dox which is a great TRUTH rea'
democrat is the only real aristocrat'
We all like money, but there is not
one of us that does not know there
are things more precious than money.
Ones self-respect is one OF them.
The discourteous man insults the sell
respect of others and makes enemies
of them while he is making fool OF
himself.
Courtesy precedes friendship. Cour-
tesy is the mantle of love; the orna-
ment of charity; kindness in man
hood, and the crown of womanhood.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-02-03
WITH THE COUNTY AGENT

The monthly meeting of the Bar
bour County Farm Bureau will be
held at the Courthouse, Saturday,
Feb 5th.
Farm Women's Club Meetings
Meriden, Tuesday, Feb. 8 at 80.
Volga, Wednesday, Feb. at 11:00.
Tacy, Thursday, Feb. 10 at 200.
Carlin, Friday, Feb. IL at 100
Community Meetings
Teter Farm Club, Tuesday night,
Feb s at ZOO.
Pleasant Creek, Wednesday night,
Feb 9th at TOO to be held at the
Pleasant Creek Church. Subject:
Churches.
Flatwoods Farm Club meeting, Fri
day night, Feb. II at TOO.
Many Farmers Getting Ready
The second car of certified seed po-
tatoes order was placed for Barbour
county farmers Saturday, January 20,
which are to be delivered about the
goth Of March. This makes total
of 1900 bushels This is enough seed
to plant 90 acres-seeding at the rate
of Is bushels to the acre, which is rec
commended. There still romans
few bags unsold in each car of the
Irish Cobblers and Rural New York
ers or Carmen. Those placing their
orders first will be the lucky ones.
If the demand is great enough we are
willing to order another load. Those
who want seed should make their
wants known soon. Last. year there
was about 300 bushels of inspected
seed shipped into this county. Com
pairing this years order with that of
last year it is easy to see that the in
crease in potato acreage is growing
rapidly in Barbour county. The car
of Rurals cost S2.25 per bushel de-
livered to Philippi
Remember early spring blowing is
one of the factors that help secure
good crop.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-02-03
GOOD WATER SERVICE
EyERYBODY'S PROBLEM

The task of supplying plenty Of pure
water for modern cities is not solely
the task of the water company or
water plant, according to Frank G.
Jordan Of Indianapolis, past presi-
dent of the American Works Associa-
ton.
1T is not to,be expected" said Mr..
Jordan, "that the water men alone
can ca'~v o. the FIGHT against fires
and Diseases. Citv officials, civic
BODIES. school authorities and health
sboards mnst a1l co-onerate. The sup
plying Of good potable water de-
trends upon the procurement of a
protected supply of raw water; the
storage, filtration and chlorination Of
that water, and the necessary pass
ing of it under the careful scrutiny
Of laboratory staff"
The water mans efforts will be
wasted, said Mr.. Jordan, unless prop
.er steps are taken by city and health
authorities toward pasteurization Of
milk, collection of garbage, disposal
of sewage and general sanitary pro-
lection. He declared that school au-
Ithorities are under obligation to in
|struct children in matters of SANTA
|tion, and acquaint them with the far
Preaching effects of good wholesome
water and sanitary aplicances. Final
Nv, he said, it is everybodys job to
help curtail water waste, and guard
against fire losses by taking all pos
|sible methods for fire prevention Elk
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-02-03
One KILLED, AN
OTHER WOUNDED

Philippi, Jan. 31,-One man is dead
another is dying and three are under
arrest here as the result of shot
gun battle in a dense woods near
Berryburg Junction, Barbour county,
last night, that officers say followed
a quarrel over the alleged theft of
mash from hidden distillery.
The Dead: Fleming Male, age not
definitely known, about 80; The
Wounded: Ike Norris, age not def
nitely known, about 40; The men ar
rested: Hoy Norris, age not known
BAryburg. BERTHE Male, of near
Berryburg, and Jasper Collins, As,
Berryburgf Junction.
The gun battle took place at $50
o'clock last night, but officers were
not notified for several hours. I'm
mediately upon being informed of the
tragedy, state troopers started for
the scene, and quizzed Ike Norris,
critically wounded, who was at the
home of Lige Henderson.
The officers, from their investiga-
ton, believe that the dead man and
Ike Norris had been surprised by the
other three men while in the act of
stealing mash, and that shotgun
fred from ambush had instantly kill
ed Male and wounded Norris.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-02-03
HAIL WEST VIRGINIA"

/, The average temperature in West
Virginia is 55.7 degrees Fahrenheit.
The largest vitrolite plant in the
world is located at Parkersburg,
In 1924 West Virginia produced
4,573, 484 bushels Of Irish potatoes
with an average value cf 81
Lumber constitutes &C e tt
largest industries in tie site.
Is there were 159 rai,ls 80
duction valued at $50, 4os 1ea en-
ployees LIST, who rcceiycd = " gca
fourteen and one-half million dollars.
The Department Of Mn e.
mates that the production q azl 4.
West Virginia for 1926 will rsacA
100000 tons, as compared with
1913, 100000 tons for 1925. This will
place the state ahead of Pennsyl-
vania, which has hitherto ranked LIST
in the production of bituminous coal.
1.-The West Virginia Review.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-02-03
United States.
Federal aid

In 1917 the legislature enacted laws
to provide for the acceptance of
Federal aid in West Virginia and TO
create a state aid. system Of in,er-
county roads, with distribution OF
state and federal aid to the counties
on a $3.50 basis. That is, in order to
receive it, a county had to approp4i-
ate sum equal to thai received from
both the state and federal govern
ments. The states share was derived
from the license tax on motor We
hicles and that Of the counties by
levy not to exceed rs cents on each
$4,000.
There was created by the same ACT
a State Road Commission Of two
members. 1t had charge of the dis
tribution of state and federal aid,
the establishment Of state const1uc-
tion standards and the supervision of
the construction of roads in the inter-
county system. Roads forming part
of the inter-county system were se-
lected by the various county courts,
subject to the approval of the State
Road Commission, and have since
come to be known as the Class A
roads. Contracts for construction
were let by the county courts.
The Bond Issue
Public sentiment demanded that
the state undertake the construction
of the more important highways, and
in 1919 the legislature voeed to SUBJ
NIT Constitutional amendment to
make this possible, since under the
old Constitution the state could not
contract debt for that purpose. The
amendment was adopted November 2,
1920, and included authority for the
$50, 100000 bond issue.
Acting undee this authority, the
legislature of 1921 passed law pro-
viding for the designation, construc-
ton and maintenance of the state
road system to connect at least the
various county seats and with i'm
portant roads of adjoining states.
This in a general way is the statute
under which the present State Road
Commission of three members oper-
ates.
In the next article in this series,
this state law will be discussed in
more detail and the expenditure Of
The $50,000,O0e read bond issue will
be gone into thoroughly.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-02-03
SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY

Sunday School Rally to be given
by the Young People of the Junior
Sunday Schools. Sunday February 9th
lat 2:30 P. M. in United Brethren
Church, Junior West Virginia:
Song and Devotional Services;
|Talk James Hutchinson; Recitation
Miss Moore; Music by Orchestra; Es-
Iay Oslo Bolton; Talk Stanley Dad
ksman; Recitation, Irene Bennett;
Bong by Four Girls; Reading, Milrded
Spencer; Music by Orchestra; Talk
IEtark Shomo; Recitation Katherine
Simon; Talk by Supt. Young Peoples
dept. Ersel Shaw; Song Congrega-
ion Benediction.
Both Old and Young are invited to
bis Aally George ". shono, Presi-
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-02-03
CARD OF THANKS

We take this means of thanking all
who in any way rendered service,
both during the illness and death of
cur mother, Mrs. Martha Davis, both
at Thomas ad here. We especially
want to thank those that sent the
beautiful floral tributes, to the pas
tors and the members of the Rebepah
Lodge for their beautiful service, in
this our hour of affliction.
HER CHILDREN.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-02-03
THE GROUND HOG AND WINTER

The Ground Hog saw his shadow
Wednesday, which indicates six
weeks cold weather, and by-the-way
there's just about sixweeks of winter
due us any way, so let's have it now
and be done with it.. 0, Winter, deal
gently with us. whilst thou art here.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-02-03
STOP! LOOK! LISTEN!

There will be a pie social at the
Sipe School House, on Saturday,
February 9Th, 1927, beginning at
1880 P. M. Proceeds for the benefit
Of the school. Boys bring well filled
pocket books and the girls bring pies.
KATIE GAUNT, Teacher.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-02-03
DIR. WILLIAMS RESIGNS

DR.. C. B. Williams, of Philippi, who
has been health officer for Barbour
county for the past few years has re-
signed. DR.. Williams, while handi-
capped for the lack of public funds
has made good record as health Of
ficer and it is to be regretted that he
has seen fit to give up the post.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-02-03

A man in New York City the other
day refused to pay the barber because
the barber failed to give him hot
towel. Most of the men we know
would rather pay not to get one. =
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-02-03

Mrs. A. w. Spence, of Elkins, spent
Tuesday in the city.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-11-26
THE OBSTRUCTIoNIST

Since the beginning of human history, recorded and uRre- corded. there have been mem bers of every community who have stood in the way of prog ress, some for selfish reasons, others because of lack of vis- ion. Their part in life seems to be throwing the wrench into the machinery.
 All greater builders, whether of empires, magnificent cities or large institutions, have had to overcome obstacles created by the visionless. Railroads, steamships, automobiles, air planes, telephones and all oth- CT gifts of inventive and indus trial genius to man were depre- ciated and retarded by these four-wheel brakes of progress.
 Obstructionists and reaction aries play havoc with commun- ity progress. Given the oppor- tunity, they tear down faster than others can build. They re- sist every forward step, often just for the sake of going on record as being an objector. Though they are ignored by the knowing, the harm they do is considerable and too often underestimated.
 That man is not good citizen who opposes necessary public improvements because they do not directly, benefit his own property or interests. That man is not a good citizen who locks the doors of his community to new industries or business be- cause they threaten increased competition. That man is not a good citizen who prefers to aid out-ef-town business and in- dustry rather than the busi- ness and industry of his own town. That man is not an asset to his home town who is blind to all but it's blemishes.
 There is no room in Hyder for the obstructionist
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-11-26

your Christmas shopping. It is not now toe late to learn that the early Christmas shopping has already begun.
 There is only one excuse for putting off the holiday buying until the eleventh hour, and that is a financial shortage. Even this excuse is no longer being accepted by the credit departments of many outside stores.
 The blessings of early Christ mas buying are so many that it is difficult to understand why there are still people who do their shopping on Christmas eve. Depleted stocks, tired clerks, crowded stores and the necessity for haste are only a part of the arguments against the last minute rush. Every merchant is as desirous of giv- service and good selection of stock as every customer is de- sirous of obtaining them and that is why so many induce ments in the way of credit sales, deposit purchases and Christmas storage>are offered by the metropolitan stores at this time of the year. There is only a certain amount of Christmas buying to be done, whether early or late, so the merchants actually have no other thought in urging early shopping than to make it as comfortable, convenient and satisfactory as possible.
 Last minute shopping is no more excusable in Hyder than elsewhere. The same condit- ions obtain here as anywhere else, save that the volume of local buying is not so great as in larger towns. On the other hand stocks are smaller and there is less opportunity for ob- taining a wide choice if buying is not done early.
 But, whether you do your Christmas buying locally or elsewhere, avoid putting it off until the last moment.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-11-26

An inebriated Irishman en- countered a crowd of boys and offered 25 cents to the boy who could tell him who was the greatest man in history.
 Christopher Columbus" ans wered the Italian boy.
 George Washington" said the American lad.
 "St. Patrick" shouted the Jewish boy.
 Right ye are," Pat. declared, "The quarter is yours. But, me lad" he continued, "why did yez say St. Patrick?"
 Well, right down in my heart I knew it was Moses," said the Hebrew lad, as he pocketed the coin, "but business is bus iness."
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-11-26

Did you-all wear dem flow CTS An done sent you, Mandy" "Ah didn't wear nothin' else but, Rastus."
 'Iawdy-- whar did you pin 'em?"
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-11-26

It is a moot question whether a full grown bear can climb a tree or not; but we don't sup pose anybody is going to stop at a crucial moment and ask a bear how old he is.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-11-26

The main trouble with the girl of today appears to be that she refuses to act like the girl of yesterday.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-11-26
Disillusion

He swore by her, she swore by him; But ah, what bitter tears now blur their eyes! They married, now with vim she swears at him, he swears at her!
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-11-26

Shoppers are open to sug- gestions as long as the store is open to business.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-11-26

Teacher-"I have went. That is wrong, isn't it?"
 Bobbie-"Yes a'am." Teacher" Why is it wrong?" Robbie = Because you ain't went yet"
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-11-26

Sandy: What brand a cigar cites do ye smoke, Jock"
 Jock: T dinna ken. I'm tae polite ta ask"
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-11-26

If you think men are still bosses in the home, observe how few now sit on the front porch without shoes.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-11-26

As the worlds most thank less job we nominate that of the church usher.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-11-26
Step In Line


 "Take out an accident insur- ance policy. One customer of this company got her arm brok- en the other day and we paid her $500. You may be the luck y one tomorrow" = From an insurance ad.
 What was the name of the hotel you stopped at in Ketchi- kan, dear?"
 "Oh, I can't remember the name, dear. Just a second and I'll look through my towels" !"
 The young doctor coughed rather gravely.
 T am sorry to tell you," he said slowly, looking down at the very sick man in the bed, "that there is no doubt you are suffering from scarlet few CT and, as you know, it is ex- tremely contagious"
 The patient slowly turned his head and looked at his wife.
 "Dearie," he said in a faint but distinct voice, ''if any of my creditors call, you can tell them that at last I am in a pos ition to give them something"
 Pete Wilson says a fellow is foolish to trust a girl who says she loves him better than any thing else in the world. Pete declares it proves she has been experimenting.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-11-26

Genuine India Rubber Stamps made to your specifications right here in Hyder- Herald Stamp Department.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-11-26

Noel says a woman's tears and a dogs limp are not al- ways what they seem.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-11-26

Are kings and queens al- ways good, father?" asked the romantic daughter, looking up from her history book.
 They are not" snorted her practical parent. Mine out of ten you'll find three treys out against them"
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-11-26
Just for Fun

Don Mills says all a musician does for a living is play around.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-11-26
DO IT NOW.

It is never too late to learn that it is never too early to do
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-11-26

They say there is motor car for every five persons in the United States but some have several and others none.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-11-26

There have been over 16,O0O inventions patented, but one of best inventions of all has been entirely overlooked-an ad- unstable engagement ring.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-11-26

A man sometimes marries so he'll have someone to tell his troubles to, and Frank Reich enback says he certainly has plenty to talk about then.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-11-26

Daughter (timidly) Harold intends to ask you for my hand tonight, father"
 Father: "Well, shall tell him to take it and leave my fancy cigars alone"
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-11-26

It is said to be quite imposs- ible for two musicians to live together in harmony.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-11-26
NOTICE To ADVERTISERS

Changes in Display Advertising for weekly must be presented not later than the Wednesday evening preceding the day of issue Saturday. insertion will be delayed until the following week.
Hyder weekly herald., 1927-11-26

One thing to remember about this business of flying across the ocean. If your engine stops its a pretty hard matter to get out and crank up.
 A rounder, according to Ben Oien, is a fellow who doesn't enjoy hunting unless he has a shot or two.
 Wife: "How many seconds are there in a minute, Ken neth?"
 Husband: Do you mean a real minute or one of your wait-a-minutes?"
Imperial Valley press., 1927-11-08

FOR SALE-Phonograph in good
condition. Reasonable. 534 San
dalwood, after 5 p. IN. Phone
354M. Stf
Imperial Valley press., 1927-11-08
"Split Season.
Not Decided

san FRANCISCO, Nov. 8.-Witl
final action on the adoption of a
split season for the 1928 schedule
of the Pacific Coast League post
poned until January l6, directors of
the league were ready to return to
their home towns today.
The vote at yesterdays injecting
was ) to 3 in favor Of the spit sea
son, with Seattle, Portland, Les An.
gcles, Hollywood. and Sacramento
supporting, and San Francisco, Oak
land and the Missions voicing dis
approval. The way was left open
however, for a reconsideration in
January.
The split season, as outlined, calls
for 26 weeks Of play, including 2S
series. The first part of the season
will open April 3 and close July /.
The second season will start July
3 and close September 80.
In the event that one team wins
both halves, it will be declared the
coast leader. But should il win but
one half it will have to play for the
title with the winner Of the other
half.