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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-11-26

The table was very pretty with yelIaw
chrysanthemums. Mrs. Charles
Blakeslee won the prize in bridge.
Ihere Will be a regular business
meeting of the Elks tonight in the
Elks hall.
A. H. Dodsley and Ernest Wright
returned from months visit in Ann
Arbor and Detroit, Mich. They at
tended the Minnesota Michigan foot
ball game.
j. f. Treat left this morning for
Grand Forks.
Mrs. Bessie Laythe Seoville is a
guest in the city for three DAYS this
week. While here she will be enter
tained by Mrs r. M. Pollock and Mrs.
F. H. Wilder. Mrs. Scoville comes in
the interest of the state w. c. r. u,
and will speak at the different edu-
cational institutions in the city, viz,
high school, Oak Grove seminary. ag-
ricultural college, Aaker's Business
college, Dakota Business college and
the Fargo college. A public reception
will be given in her honor in the Y. M.
c. A. parlors Thursday of the coming
week
Miss Naomi Dreaseke was a charm
ing hostess this afternoon to a num-
Der Of her young lady friends for Miss
Beth Allen, who is guest of Mrs. j.
f. Treat. The affair was in the nature
of a sewing bee, and after the needles
were put away, dainty refreshments
were served. The Dreaseke home was
prettily decorated in red carnations
and draped paper, The guests were
the Misses Enid Erickson, Mildred
Wheeler, Marie Ostbye, Majorie Rusch,
Eva Shea, Jessie Edwards, Hazel Bur
pillat, Mae Hooper, leila jacobson and
Mable Eggen.
Mrs. e. M, Mcintyre of Third ave-
nue. south gave a delightful thimble
bee yesterday afternoon for Miss Beth
Allen, guest of Mrs j. f. Treat.
About ten young ladies were present
and enjoyed the afternoon with Miss
Allen immensely,
o.
opened at st. Marys cathedral last
Sunday was the beautiful solo by Mrs.
Burnham of Moorhead She sang
Gounod's Ave Maria, and her listeners
fully appreciated her wonderful voice.
Mrs. Murray Of Thirteenth street
south has returned to her home after
being confined for two weeks in ST.
Johns hospital.
Mrs. T. r. Markin of Streeter, ND,
and Miss Virna Johnson of Cakes. N.
d., are spending the Thanksgiving
holidays with their parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. L. G. Johnson.
-%s-
Max Murray is the guest of his sis
ter, Mrs Loss, in Minneapolis.
---0e--
On Tuesday evening of this week a
pleasant surprise was given for Rev.
and Mrs. #. B. Sapp of the Christian
church. when many children called
unexpectedly leaving fruit, vegetables,
groceries and china behind them.
After the first surprise was over the
invaders were invited in and spent a
very pleasant evening in games. Re-
freshments were served. The host and
hostess were very grateful, especially
for the generous spirit which prompted
the event
Rev. f. B. Sapp was called. to Min0t
and expects to be gone about a
week.
--4
The J. M. $. society held very de-
lightful meeting last evening with Miss
Myrtle Johnson at the Central hotel
After short business session, a So
cial time was enjoyed until late hour
Games and music were the principal
entertainments. Delicious refreshments
were served
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-11-26
STATE WEDDINGS.

A quiet wedding took place at the
st. Nicholas church of Garrison re-
Gently when in the presence of a num-
Der of friends Miss Agnes Mclaughlin
became the bride of Max Martelle,
Rev Father Hanson pronouncing the
words which united the young couple
in marriage. Mr.. and Mrs. Martelle
went to Bismarck for few days stay,
and from Bismarck they will go to
Stanton. where they will make their
home.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-11-26
CHRISTMAS CANDY

Get your orders In early for Christ
mas candies. We make to order all
kinds Of palatahle sweets. Special
orders given prompt attention. Fancy
boxes furnished to churches, societies
and others Bijou Candy Mart, Far
go, NJ ID.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-11-26

who arrested James. He is now in
the custody of Deputy Art Madison
and his hearing viii be at Alexander,
next Friday.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-11-26

Saturday at the nome of Mr.. and
Mrs. o. o. Thorson, ST., north OF Cros-
by occurred double wedding, the con-
tracing parties, Ole G. Thorson, jr
and Miss Matilda Holm and Lars
Thorson and Miss Nettie Thompson.
The nuptial knots were tied by Rev
Sanders of Ambrose and the ceremony
was witnessed by relatives and large
number of friends.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-11-26

At the home of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Ridley of Langdon,
was solemnized the marriage of Miss
Lizzie Ridley to w. E. Jones of Hib-
bling, MINI. The wedding was per-
formed by Rev. F. j. Hubbard in the
presence of quite crowd Of friends
and neighbors. Mr.. and Mrs, Jones
left Langdon for their future home at
Hibbing, Mimi.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-11-26

A romance that had it's inception in
Uncle SANS postoffice in Hankinson
eliminated in the marriage of Miss
Nellie Baum and Charles Krause. The
ceremony was performed at the home
of the brides parents, Mr., and Mrs.
u. F.. Baum, in the presence of inn
mediate relatives, Rev. Klausler offici-
ating. The newly welded couple will
go to housekeeping. at once in the l..
E. Lisk cottage.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-11-26

At the home or the brides mother
in St. James, Mimi. occurred the mar
riage Of George w. Sturm to Miss
Harriette A. Peck, an estimable young
lady Of Langdon. Shortly after the
ceremony Mr.. Sturm and his bride left
for San Antonio, Tex, where they will
make short stop and then proceed to
California to spend the winter, ex-
pecting to reach Langdon in the carry
part of next summer.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-11-26
Bead the BARGAIN News

In A. l.. Moody's big ad today. At
tend Monday and get the savings that
these offerings make possible
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-11-26

At the home of Mr.. and Mrs. E. G.
Fetzer, occurred the marriage of Miss
Nellie Hartgrave to Nels j. Nelson,
Rev. Klausler performing the cere-
mony in the presence of relatives and
few immediate friends. The newly
weds departed on a wedding trip to
Northwood, MINI, and on their return
will reside at Wyndmere.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-11-26

Tuesday morning at the Catholic
church of Jamestown Miss Mary Mora
vitz was Joined in marriage to John
Barrett. The groom is a prosperous
young farmer living north of Park
hurst. He and his wife leave this
week for the west where they win re-
side.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-11-26

Wednesday afternoon the Mckenzie
residence at Bismarck was the scene
Of very pretty wedding when Miss
Lillian Mckenzie became the bride of
Elmo Bickhardt OF that city. Only a
few intimate friends and relatives were
present at the ceremony, which was
performed by Rev. Ellsworth, rector
OF st. Georges Episcopal church. At
ter an elaborate wedding banquet the
happy pair departed for Minneapolis,
where they will make their future
home.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-11-26

Monday afternoon at the ONCE of
judge of probate. George III. Ankeny
and Miss Clarca B. Ankeny. both resi-
dents of Riverdale township. were
happily united in marriage. The
young couple were accompanied by the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. II.
Ankeny. The ceremony was perform
ed by Judge Wickershan
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-11-26

Married, at Hope. on Wednesday,
Nov. 20. by Father Harte, Fay Cooper
Allen to Miss Elizabeth Cecilia Deviin.
Mr. Allen is one of Steele county's
popular young farmers. living near
Sherbrooke, while the young lady is a
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs Henry Dew
lin, living. near Sherbrooke.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-11-26

visit Toyland At deLendrecie's.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-11-26

Visit Toyland at deLendrecie's.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-11-26

The ]. M. $. society held very de-
lightful meeting last evening with Miss
Myrtle Johnson at the Central hotel.
After short business session, a So
cial time was enjoyed until late hour.
Games and music were the principal
entertainments. Delicious refreshments
were served.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-11-26

Rev. F.. B. Sapp was called to Minot
and expects to be gone about a
week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-05-28

singing before so many people in the
evenings"
And Howard Blevins is as anxious
to sing as he is TO make money.
y love 70 sing" he exclaimed in
answer TO the question 1T isn't a bit
hard and with a whole lot of people
in front and some moving pictures or
1 illustrations right by you-oh, I like
it dandy. And I know I can get two
dollars and half again-that is
enough money for mamma and I TO
live and save some, too I don't see
why the policemen won't let me sing
it amt work and I don't stay out late
at night amt half so hard as SELL
think I will
Was Born in Topeka.
Howard BIevins was born in Topeka
at the Fifth Avenue hotel He was the
son of Mr.. and Mrs John Blevtns. the
former dying few years after the
birth of the son John Blevins was
singer Of considerable note Before
coming to Topeka he made considerable
money singing into the Edison phono-
graphs and may Of their religious and
old time songs today are the result of
his rich baritone voice
Mrs. Blcvins is 4 Topeka girl She
was Maude Dutton before she was mar
red TO John BIevfns- Her father at one
time ran the Duttou House. which used
to be one of Topeka's largest hotels
Later the buttons took charge OF the
Fifth Avenue hotel which is still loca-
ted at the corner of Fifth avenue and
Quincy street in this city.
Howard BIevins is now going TO school
ard is a good scholar. He studies hard
all day and in the early mornings and
late evenings he IS seen on the streets
with papers under his arm crying the
headlines. And with every extra cent
that the boy and his mother can save
a frst-class vocal teacher is hired to
give the promising youth all the training
possible.
Howard is a victim OF circumstances
the victim of a law that in turn has
saved from lives of Ndrudgery many
children in this state Unlike the iron
cad rules OF the Greek gramuarS-the
laws OF Kansas recognize no exceptions
and Howard Blevins must remain on
the streets selling papers for pennies
until his fourteenth birthday daWns TO
open unto his life 4 new and brighter
trail
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-05-28
Only Meet in Mid West

TOPEKA expects to entertain at least So
600 people from Kansas and adjoining states
She will positively show them the greatest.
grandest three days they have ever SEEN The
date is JUNE Z, s, 9-the meet will be held
in connection with TOPEKA'S annual Mer-
chants Week. The gates OF the city will be
thrown open to the people OF the whole state
for the greatest aTnuse ment festival in her
history. Amusement parks, free band con-
certs. theaters and earn wal features will help
make this the jolliest, grandest success
10000 tickets have been placed ad-
vance sale at SOC each; after these sold the
price will be 75c.
For tickets, further information. and ar
rangements write H. L Cook, Secy. Kansas
State Fair Assn, Topeka. Kan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-05-28
VICTIMOF THE LAW
Labor Law Forces Little Howard
BleYins to Sell Papers.
Receiving s.. 30 an Evening for
Singing on Local Stage.
SUPPORTED MOTHER.
Now Widow Must Work All Day
in a Stuffy Office.
of Promising Youth
Are Sadly Blighted.

Forced by the child labor laws of
Kansas to abandon a few hours en-
pIoyment in the evening which Melted
him two dollars and a half a day. suf-
fcient funds to keep himself and wild
owed mother in comfort, little Howard
BIevfrs. who lives with his mother at
s26 Chestnut street. Is selling news
papers in the street, rain or shine. re-
ceiving for this work the paltry profits
of about % cents a day
Howard Blevins is only II years old.
Until the child labor law went irto eff
feet last year, Howard was earning
$3.50 an evening singing in the NOV
ing picture and vaudeville houses in
Topeka IN the day time he went to
school Since the law took effect, the
boy has found II necessary to sell pa
ing and late in the evening. in order to
assist in the support of himself and
widowed mother.
This labor law-which grants no ex-
ceptions-says that no child under the
age of IA years shall be employed in
factory, workshop or theater- Howard
BIevins was employed by several To-
peka theaters three years prior to the
law and in some cases a song lasting
but a few minutes would make for
him enough money 10 support the
home He lost no time at school, was
able to get TO bed "on time" and in
no way was his young life blighted by
the singing of the simple songs.
Since the advent of this law Mrs
Blevins has been forced TO take I'D the
duties as q clerk in d. local Office build
ing TO earn money for the support Of
herself and boy. She works all day
long in this stufy building and rushes
home at night TO OreUare a meal for
the little boy. who must hasten home
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-05-28
WERE VERY BOLD.
Two Men Indicted by Grand Jury for
FRONTING Fraud in Mails.

Chicago. May 2s-The federal grand
jury here has returned indictments
against E. A StarkIeff and George W.
Post who are under arrest in PhiIadel-
phia on z charge of conspiracy and
using the United States mails to pro-
mote q fraud.
It is alleged that StarkIoff mailed
Tearly a thousand letters from this
city with proposition IL fur
rish each person with enough
undesirable spurious government
notes, in 81. 81, s. and 80 denomina-
tons. 20 make q fortune for the pur-
chaser
The spurious notes, il was repre-
sented- were not counterfetts, but made
with Plates stolen II is alleged, from
the United States treasury. Each pros
pective customer was directed to wire
A B Cline, Attfca- Mich, for full de-
tails if interested -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-05-28

pokes a paper into your face when you
transfer from one car TO another at the
transfer station in the evening and re-
peats the work in the morning is How
ard Blevins.
You can't help but know him. He
IS bright and acJive-he is a prototype
of the news he delivers. If IL is an
extra edition he does not say 'fWuxtra
'dition-" He comes up before you and
in a clear musical voice he looks you
in the eye and says: Won't you have
an extra edition. rnister?' And when
he cries out a headline ne plays it to
a tune ''An about the falling meteor"
would sound like a church hymn.
Has a Beautiful Voice.
Not only has the child labor law
made it necessary for widow
mother to work all day long in an up
town Office and a little boy work in
the early hours of the morning and
late at night on the streets Of a busy
city. but it has seriously delayed the
culture of what should be one of the
prettiest voices ever developed by a
boy.
Howard BIevins has a beautiful
voice. When he sang in the theaters
in Topeka his voice was considered
one of the best cultured and most nat
a young boy or girl from a Topeka
stage For one of his age he really
has a rich full soprano.
What will happen to Howard BIev-
ms voice through its constant expo
sure in the cold. wet, snowy evenings
and frosty mornings of winter and the
Sitting heat OF the summer, no one
knows Through his meager earnings
selling papers and by the wages re-
ceived by Mrs Blevins it is hoped that
the two will be able 70 cultivate and
keep in condition the marvellous voice
of This eleven old how
What are you going to do when
you are fourteen years old2" was ask
ed of the ambitious boy today
"Oh, 1 am going on the stage he
answered as his eyes sparkled with the
idea I am doing all can to keep up
my singing and am trying to take
music. too. Maybe when school is out
this spring, mamma and will move
to Missouri where there amt any laws
to keep me from having so much fun
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-05-28

been willing TO acknowledge that they
have been TO the wars Just now he
has an eye on the seat Of United States
Senator Curtis, and he won't be happy
till he gets it.
Stubs zsn'1 Il trained politician Hes
q heaven sent genius at the game.
Born in Richmond, Ind, in 1855. OF
family that didn't even own a musk
pot-let alone tn r1ush-NEalteT Roscoe
StUbbs began hustIing young. By and
BY ne had run the plug team with which
lie began business operations into a
100000 contracting company. and in
1903 was elected as 4 member OF the
Kansas legislature because Of some
lniSjudEneRt on the part OF tile ma
Cl.sre-
Then he began to sight. And con-
tinued fighting Won for him the gov
Crnorsh.p OF Kansas. HIS long suit is
firsCing out what people are dissatisfied
with and making them more disooG-
tented. Next 20 that is his business
oiIty- He believes in honesty in Of
dce-not political honesty. hut regular
hCuesty-aud he WON'T have an en-
p-Cye il the service Of the state who
won't do 4 days work His weakness
Is that his IS Ore-man power He has
no dcutelantS in his army. His strength
Is thar he is the dOggonedest fighter
that ever hit the grass country. A
good part Of Kansas swears by him.
The rest Swears at him
STUDIOS IS tail Observation-Disclosures
red-headed, .IOose-Iegged, and ugly He
ant orate-but he can ask more un-
SRswerIoIe questions than the COM
bined army Of census takers"
At last there has been opposition
developed in the Eighth district
against Congressman Victor Murdoch.
II had been expected all along and
had been the boast OF the insurgents
that Victor would have no opposition.
This fact was pointed TO as a moral
with which 10 adorn the tale of in
surrectiOn in the west. But now comes
George Bennett Of Conway Springs and
today fled his nomination papers as
candidate for congress in the Eighth
district
Mr.. Bennett, by the way. expects to
run on the Socialist ticket. There were
500 Socialist votes in the Eighth dis
trict two years ago Murdoch at that
time received $4,000 votes and his
Democratic opponent some $4,000
votes. 50 it will be seen that Mr.. Ben
net viii have to make considera BILE
gains in order TO win in the race.
As to why the Socialists should pick
the most progressive congressman on
the Kansas delegation as the object Of
their congressional attack can not be
explained.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-05-28
Winners at
Los Angeles Meet

The Identical machines which cap
tured SO many prizes at Los Angeles
are the ones to be used in TOPEKA.
One s and one 4 cylinder bi-plane
CurtisS was the first man in America
TO make q successful flight with a
heavier-than-air machine He school
ed Mars. Willard and Hamilton TO
duplicate or excel his skill These
three daring air navigators will be
here TO insure successful operations.
See these air conquering crafts
You're bound 10 have after-regrets If
you don't see the first Kansas Airship
flight
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-05-28

from his first sales of the State Jour
nal snatch a bite 10 eat and then rush
back to the busy streets 70 his work.
In the morning Howard gets up with
the workingu1en nearby and, pIodding
his way to the newspaper office, he
screams his sales long before the aver
age citizen arises for breakfast The
little red checked. plump boy who
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-05-28
An Ideal Husband

IS patient, even with a nagging wife, for
Icons ana -1T1-14ovv11 IL bs.T-fI
trffIes annoy her II she is melancholy,
excits Die, troubled with loss Of appetite
headache, sleeplessnesS. constipation or
fainting and dizzy spells, she needs Elec-
trio Bitters-the most wonderful rem "
for afIng women Thousands of sufferers
from female troubles, nervous troubles
backache and weak kidneys have used
them and become healthy and happy
Try them Only Soc Satisfaction guaran-
teed by all druggists
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-05-28
LARGEST IN WORLD.
Two Marble Lions VIII Guard En-
trance of n. Y. Public Library.

New York, May 2s.-The largest
marble lions in the world are to
guard the entrance of New York citys
new public library, now nearing COM
pletion- Each of the pair viii be
twelve feet in length There are one
or two larger ones in bronze, but none
in marble. The New York lions are
three feet longer than the famous
lions in Trafalgar Square, London
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-05-28
Prominent Lumber Man Dead,

Chicago, May 2S.-WiIliam E KEEL
ley, prominent lumber man having
large interests in Wisconsin and Idaho.
IS dead at his summer home, Ocono-
mowoc, Wis, after long Illness.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-05-28

Get our estimate on that LUMBER
bill. J. B. Whelan & Co, E Fourth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-05-28

In asking the State Journal for base
bah scores please call Independent So
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-05-10

;as s por cads distrito 6 indepndi en-
tes II.
New York, mayo 1O.-Telegra-
fan de Cristisuia que el presidente
Roosevelt salio hoy para Berlin. Con
motive de la muerte del rey Eduar-
do y estar Ia corte de luto 50 han su.
primido los festejos que % le tenian
preparados en- su honor.
New York, mayo 10.-En las elec.
clones parlamentarias realizadas en-
Francia los radicales y socialists
han alcanzado gran mayoria de re-
presentantes.
New York, mayo 10.-E presi-
dente Taft, ha solicitado Ia ayuda
del congreso para los dsmnihcados en-
el reciente desastre de Cartago.
I'm despacho de Costa Rica infor.
ma que en- los trabajos de desescom-
bro fueron 1escatados mil cadaveres.
La situacion de las famlias que han
quedado sin hogar es desesperads.
Creese que de no acudirse pronta-
mente en- socorro de las victimas mu
chas famlias pereceran de hambre.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-05-10

New York, mayo l0.-N rey Al
fonso, el presidente Falliers, el Kai-
ser Guillermo y los reyes de Grecia,
Portugal, Dinamarcs, Noruegs, Bel
gica y Bulgaria asistiran & los fune-
rales del rey Eduardo, que tendran
lugar en- Ia semana pr6xima.
El Senado de Washington ha sus-
pendido sus sesiones en- seiial de due
10.
New Yor, mayo 10.-E presiden-
te Taft remitio al senado parassu a.
probacion el nombramiento de John
Jenkings antique mismbro del Con-
greso para el cargo de attorney &C.
neral de Puerto Rico.
New York, mayo 1o.-Un despa-
cho de Madrid informa que en- las E.
lecciones verifcadas el dfa s del CO.
rriente en- Espaha, los republicanos
triunfaron en- las provincias de Bar
celona y Valencia.
Predfcese que Canalejas dispon-
dra en- las cortes de 225 votos. El res
to que 10 forman l66 puestos, estan
ocupados asi: Conservadores, IS;
repubicanos, 46; carlistas catalanis-
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1910-05-10
POR CABLE.

New York mayo l0 Atlas cada dstrto ndepndi OF
81 Il itesl ]