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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-02-24
OFFICIAL CALL FOR REPUBLICAN,
WARD AND CITY coNvgN.

Pursuant 10 sction tas:en By The
Republican Executive Committee 81
the City 81 Tairmont ": va. hotlee
: hereby given and csll Is hereby
made for ward conventions Of the RE.
publican voters Of the city Of Fair
mon. ", Va, to be held on Fri.
day. February 24th. 1911 at. $50
O'clock p. m at the places hereinafter
specified, for the following purposes:
First, TO nominate one candidate
from each Of the wards OF the said
city as the Republican candidates for
the Common Council Of said city, to
be voted for at the general City Elec.
Hon OF March 18Th, 1911.
Second; To elect one committeeman
from each Of the wards OF said city
to serve for the ensuing year on the
Republican Executive Committee u
said city.
Third, To elect delegates from each
OF the said wards to the City Conyen.
ton Of the Republican party Of said
city, which said city convention Is
here and now called to be held son
Saturday, Februaryi25th. 1911, at 1890
o'clock p. NJ, In the County Court
room In the Court House of Marion
County located in said city, for tho
purpose Of nominating the candidate
Of the Republican party for the office
OF City Clerk.
The basis Of representation and the
number Of delegates to which each
ward Of said city Il, entitled, shall be
one delegate for each ten votes, and
fraction OF ten over five votes, which
were cast in said wards for G. E. Reed,
for mayor. in the city election Of
March. 1910; which would entille each
OF the wards OF said city to the fol.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-02-24
Youthful rocks.

Some Of the most attractive and
youthful between season frncks are
made Of white marquisette. and as It
is capable OF giving service through
the summer and is; charming for
house wear or for the south, 1t Is
likely TO become exceedingly popular.
The embroidery or most OF these
frocks is done by machine. but never
theless 1t is SO nicely done that only
q close inspection will betray the fact.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-02-24
,HuRRY, WoRRYf AND FURRY.

! }a.nr1StH ElSrsg 2
He hurried TO breakfast, he gulpet
half his food.
He hurried TO. work like a petson pur.
sued:
He hurried 10 lunch. and he hurried
right back.
He jostled and bumped other folki
from bis track;
He hurried his smoking, his talkini
and writing.
He hurried his Joking, his walking
and lighting;
He couldn't be quiet. ne kept In til,
race
And hurried 10 beat In the time-b beat.
Ing pace,
OF The hurry add worry and futry.
He hurried bls. men and he hurried hi
work.
HE hurried tozifre every one VIII
might shirk:.
He hurried his courtship and marriage
as well.
He hurried his preacher. If truth VIC
may tell;
He hurled his reading, his riding.nn&
rowing,
He hurried his feeding, his coming
and going;
He couldn't be placid, he went with q
rush.
And never found time for a moment
OF hush
In the hurry and worry and furry.
He hurried to bed with an illness last
week,
He hurried the doctor. his healing te
Eeeii;
He hurried the nurse and attendant.
beside.
He hurried and sank. and he hurriec
and died.
His sorrowiag mourpers rushed til.
undertaken.
Who hurried him out to the little
Gods mere.
The frienGG hurried back with tears
hurriediy dried.
And they quickly forgot that he llvec
and he died
In the hurry and worry and furry.
Chicago Post,
III .a#-Er# -N...H- #ls.H
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-02-24
LONG ENouCH.

Enthusiastically tell ME wIethe,
this ticket will allow me 70 ~stop-ovei
here?
Station Ageht-lt depends. What d.
you want to stop Jfor?.
Transient-To visit some rather dis
tant relatives Of mine, the Jinkses.
Station kgent-Theh you'll hayf
plenty Of time. This ticket Is goot
for the next train.
Transient-see here! DO you know
how long | intend to sop?
Station Arent--Nct exactly; but
know the Jinkses!-Puck.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-02-24
fBabY's Hair Ribbons.

When the hair Of the. wee girl be-
gins to get long and curly the young
mother wants II tied up in a big
bow.
When collecting these choose a deli
cato shade and one which Is becom-
Ing. or It will detract instead Of add
Ing to baby's appearance.
RoYs' hair should never be lied
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-02-24

"0f course, you have proofs OF YOU
atdry?"
The arctic explorer looked panied.
Observe that abrasion on n,
thumb" he replied.
II can be seen plainly" they con.
coded.
That abrasion was caused by a
splinter Of the North pole" reptledit the
explorer, With dignity, %confoundine
his critics Observation-Disclosures Rec
ord,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-02-24
TWO OF THE WORLDS.
,sssssf RICHEST BABIES.

Heir to millions, whose combined
sums would be greater than the my
thical fortunes described in the fairy
tales we used to read, two little lads
are growing up in America, one am
bilious to thrust aside his wealth
and be policeman and the other
as yet too young to have any amsi.
ton beyond turrying the time FOR his
bottle.
These two little lads, who are
among the richest babies OF the whole
world. are Mater vinson Walsh Nc
Lean OF Washington, aged II months.
and Master William H. Clark. third
grandson OF the former senator from
Montana.
ItA!s this lad who Is anxious to don
the blue and brass buttons OF a cop.
and already De makes the e yants Ia
his palatlal home salute him when
be informs them that he Is ION his
hest
He Is, in fact, a great friend Of the
police near his home, and is brought
UP Just as simply and happily as IL
lie had never, earned the sobriquet
Of the millionaire Baby"
His mother. who Is very wise, de-
clare, that the burden OF wealth will
be teayy enough when he Is grown,
and in the meantime she wants him
to have all the fun and the 3oys Of
simple boyhood, unhampered by ex.
aggerated ideas OF his Importance.
Baby Mclean will also be brought
Up simply, but at the present time
heels mole closely guarded thar; the
PRESIDENT himself.
For Mrs. McLean fears an attempt
ITO kIdnap the little heir to SO many
millions, end special deteetiyes have
been employed to guard him day and
night.
One sits beside the cradle while he
sleeps and during the entire day the
vlgilant eye OF the other is on the
boy. In tho house and in the garden
the man follows the child and the
nurse about continuously.
Next month vinson will celebrate
his first birthday anniversary. Among
the toys" that will be waiting for
him when his friends drop in with
their mammas and nurses TO offer fe-
llcitations will be a tiny French au-
tomobile, said to be the smallest high
class o ever constructed.
Some day the lad will inherit the
millions OF his paternal grandfather.
John R. Mclean. whose Interests
range from Canada to Mexico, and
those OF the estate ot5the late Thorn.
as +. Walsh, the Colorado mining
King"
In the meantime he ii just a hap:
Ply, healthy baby boy.
All his lie be will be- surrounded
by luxury He will have his own.
apartments, his own servants and his
horses and carriages, but with it all
he will be under the care and the
wise rule OF tutors and instructors,
who will train him as q boy should
be trained. striving to Keep his youth
full mind free from the faint. OF the
realization OF the power OF the MIL
lions he will inherit. 4
To little Master Clark money, is Of
small Importance. He has not even
YETI grasped the Idea that he has any
more than the simple lads he plays
with. and while every possible COM
fort surrounds him there Is none OF
the ostentatfous luxury tEat surrounds
children in other cities whose par
entsSare not nearly SO wealthy.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-02-24

There are. however. a number Q.
othes ways Of having a good time be
sides inddiging In the reflection tina
/, rich man cant stake It with hin
when he dies.
lAthlson. (Kan,) Globe,)j
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-02-24
VAIN GLORY.

..|# 500. HLtIA4H" re
Well, what is the fortune you're cray.
Ing,
And what Is the glory you seek?
When you're done with the toiling ant
Shaving,
And death lays his hand on YOU
cheek.
You Will go to the Master without
them. ia
Your fortune, your glory wiped out
For there's nothing eternal abou
them.
Your soul cannot lug them about
And what is that medal you're wear.
Ing,
The medal you pin on your coat,
Assign Of come bit Of brave daring?
And what do your. prizes denote?
That YOU conquered In things tina
were earthy
And got TO o man-builded goal;
But q life that Is wholesome ami
worthy
Is the medal yeu need for your soul
| gaze on. the turmoil and hustle,
The endless contention and strife.
The nerve-racking, joy.killlng hustle
The battle that fools label life.
And wonder. the whileI am ylewini
This struggle for glory and gain,
II this money that we. are atcru!ng
Won't all haye been garnered II
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-02-24

In Sweden nearly 100000.
:rowns' worth Of alcoholic drinks an
consumed annually, whereby the na
ional Treasury profits to the extent o
100000 crowns.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-02-24

Little BoB'siathsr wds fond of tell.
Ing hear stories 10 lbs little boys. One
evening he was telling a thrilling one
about a beaf.ehaslhg a llttlo girl. and
''fow he crebt nearer and nearer and
nearer" At this point Bob caught his
fathers arm, and with the big tears
falling down his cheeks. he crlcd,'"O.
father, don't tell any more. He might
catch her!"-The DellReator for No
vembef.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-02-24
cupIns COOK nook

there a preface addressed Just 10
those most concerned.
Embracing someg rules tor beginners
a few helpful thints swhen the tables
are turned
sGood tnerais for ie.esa.tcte din.
nefsl
rSoup haH 10 help ott, and Good
fish inithe sea,
Some pages on roasts. stexs and
dressing.
Salad days. TO preserve satisfae.
toflly..
.yaFeif.s spice as bfesaas
There's CONNECTIONS, topic ttss.
surely wilt please
wedding cakes of all nations, an.
Other, !,
And sprinkitns 4 chapter On irlrt.
recipes !
Some oid-fashiored notion BY Motif:
Ell
s,Whatto do with the left-oyers' closes
the book.
But despite many well-expressed
wishes
Not q word can be found--so one never
need look
On the subject OF warmed.oyei
dishes
Ella Randall Pearce In puck.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-02-24
i wonder il all this confusion,

q wonder Il all this CONFUSION,
This rae for a worldly success
After all isn't just a deluslon,
A mirage in the sky of success.
For the medals we win, and the glor.
We leave at the brink of the grave
And the unadorned soul tells the stor.
OF prince. and the pauper and slave
Z Baltimore Sun.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-02-24

r. G.Ap gzHEgEHIE E4fg.
1t is estimated that $4,000 sable
ire caught annually IN Russia. Til,
lklns are disposed Of mainly in tn
london market.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-02-24


TheAB G aid X Y
ADYI R Using
s s5s'4 ) 3 . w 5A5 isss' !. sPs ssl: s.i;ss III: Id
A man succeeds no. because h. a~dvsrtisess his
bushes IS but because he lives ii; b:canseS he eats ii,
sleeps it, dreams il, builds air castles aboutik
The man who meyer builds air castles never
builds castles of any kind.
The great motive power Of any business isgthe
strenuous personal faith of the man back 81 ii.
Put your name to the front; your oWnpersonality
This is a tremendousforce in advertising. Peoplelike
to know individuals. They like to feel that they are
being served by men not simply getting their goods
out Of the. hopper Of a treadmill. And if people have
any kicking to do--and the Am erican4 people enjoy
kickings---theyp prefer to kick individuals Ii is mighty
unsatisfactory, for instance, TO kick an Express oms
pany or a Railroad or Brown, Smith & Company.
One can't hit the bulls eye.
Breathe the breath Of life into your advertise.
ments. It IS safe to say that nine out Of eyeryste en-
advertise ments which we see are asdeadsas Egyptian
mummies. They are beautifully decorated; twined
around with fine linen draped and boxed for burial
Iheyhave eyes and nose and mouth but they neither
see nor speak. They don't even smell. Their faces
are either made Of putty or are schiseled out Of
beautiful. marble. There is no ~throbbing pulse.
Advertisements are written to ~appeaIf9to i've
people and nothing can get into the heart Of humanity
SO easily as another heart.
If you have faith in your goods and the pnblichass
faith in you the circuit is complete. The advertise.
ment is simply the transmitter through which your
faith operates M#4RSs8s
The trunk lines are all laid. Every home iscon.
nected up To put your shopi in ofnmunicaton with
one hundred and fifty thousand possible customers
is dead easy. The newspapers gosto press shortly
after midnight At$eight o'clock tomorrow nornina
you canstalkS to one hundred thou sand people about
the few little attractive features Of your shop (which
you are making ready some suits Whielsyo are
Closing out:at haH.price OF. some new Importation
which: you got through the custom house onlysyester
day. Don't run away With the idea that you sneedt
apologize. to the public for disturbing their breakfsat
with your affairs The people like. it,. A newspaper
without advertisements wouldn't 3seItas
Advertising isn't gramma fMit isn't pictures; it
isn't type;g il tisn't8 top Of 1page position. I'll is sons
thing far more real than these things. These are
q msrely acssssories Advertising is making the eprS5sr
%telepathis connection between youa and the customs.
@l lI s ths at e N taking hestyps speak
2|y2s.aay 2s1g
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-02-24

Furnished room hunters can narrow
the search down to three Of: four.
Notwithstanding places--all adYer.
StlsedI
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-02-24
COUNTING fHE 8 s

Drug clerk--seventy-ave cents
please.
Deaf custoner-FTve cents; Al
right, here you are.
Drug Clerk said IS cents.
CustomerAWelt nSere's your i've
cents.
Clerk-s-e.vRnst-y-R-v-e.
, custoner-lWen, there; lake YOU
five cents.
Clerk-0h, then. 50 to thunder! ~,
made three cents on you anyway
New York Herald.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-02-24

Calendars Tor the boys and giriss as
well as the grown;,ips at the West
Vlrginian office.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-02-24

PILES CURED IN 8 70 - DAYS.
PAzo{oINTMENT Is guaranteed 10.
cure any case Of Itching Blind.sBleed.
Ing or Protrnalhg Piles;m 6Sto14 dayH.
or money refunded. 500.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-02-24

THE WAY. OF THE WORLD.
What did they do with the money
their aunt left them?"
Spent II for a monument TO their
aunt's memory and an automobile"
What did the monument eost?'
Seven dpllars.,-Cleyeland Plain
Dealer.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-02-24

THE GLOVE WAS KID.
She dropped her glove.
He raised his lid,
And picked il. up
With "oh, YOU kid"
How dare you, sir"
He smiled at her
Excuse me. piss-
IT'S inst like this
l meant the glove"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-02-24
TINE usUAEss STUNT.

ftfE tSBAft STUNT. :
G~rceh-carii time Is ended,
Mosquito time and fy.time;
let the weathet's splendid :
This is pumpkin-ple time!
Antilles Aniakin' chow.chow,
Mothers maxim pickles
(Durn It. all Int how this fall 1
sorto near verse tickles!).
Brcthef's gone a-hatiin,.-
Drive aWay he bltes!
(Ges, IT'S great, a-buttin'
IN; on Stantoif's nllisel)
. ACleyelaid Leader.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-02-24
ACoNFERENCE oFEXpERTs.

-
He was very late. He was pale. 100
and ennnciated with dificalty.
And what has kept you from i.om,
ufstil such an ,iffseeniiy hoar!?.
It was his wife,s voice md she spoke
with freezing dignity.
lie drew hiH,stI up,
have been detained" he replied
with paiiuih Hstlnatness, "by blshnes.
OF importansh, Ny companions vert
sheverai distinguished expcrsh."
She was not overcome by the distin.
snlshed experts. On The contrary be
Voice assumed a still chdllier tome.
"lvell::" !,
we were btShlly engdged.. he. wen
on, Sin absitrsh calculations. w;
"erc figuring cit the poshibiity Or liz.
T%ie-rates beating the Piegers. or th,.
Ffe-piates beailag the Tie-pers. or tn
Plegeiatss-you know what i meali
don't yoa?""
Her face hardened.
"lieast," she snapped. Go to bed.
Cleveland Leader.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-02-24

sabssribs for he west yIrklnian.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-02-24
Call at the West yirginlan once u
you want nice calendar.

z-7TT--S=--1-7-S6
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-04-19


hN spoke Of the excellent automatic
poiicS4 telephone system that had been
allsu'alied IN the police department dur
ma the last year at a cost OF $l,50D.
gsfeatly assisting this work. sTn INV
opinion, said the mayor ''the police
force or Fargo has never been az eff
client as IT is today The mayor also
made reference to the new city 6re
barn on Front street and the detention
hospital. all Of which had been erected
during the reign OF the last council
The bonded indebtedness OF your
city, gentlemen" said the MAYOR dis
3lss.0o0 and you have not vet IsEued
to the limit. This amount il far het-
ter than Grand Forks can speak OF as
have here under the hand of the civ
auditor OF Grand Forks the statement
THAT the bonded indebtedness Of Grand
Forks is s240,0o0. When YOU have con.
structed a filter plant. power house and
municipal lighting plant. should Won
decide to do SO. your bonded Indebted
ness win not then exceed that OF Grand
Forks.
In transacting the work OF the
council you win have to take advice
from those who have absolute knowI
edge OF special Tines of work. rather
than those who guess. In locating the
filtration plant believe in haste.
Regarding a municipal lighting
plant, 1t will be up to this council to
decide what shall be done in this d.
rection. According to law 1t will be
impossible for us to erect a COM
mercial plant and again such is un-
necessary and mot fec sttIa 90 49,
time.
7 have here comparison with the
lighting cost OF the city Of Grand
Forks where they make their own
lights. Under the hand of the city
sAlditor of Grand Forks figures
are here given that they are paving
there, more for their arc lights than the
city OF Fargo. Furthermore. they are
running on a moonlight schedule or
$500 hours while we are running regu-
lar schedule OF 1000 hours. should
Grand Forks run on our schedule the
lights Of that city would cost about
SIS month against our s5.41 a month. .
The mayor then showed reports from
Winonas Aberdeen. st. Cloud. Little
Falls, Watertown, Mankato. Mime
apolfs and Albert Lea giving all these
cities paying more for their lights than
Fargo. He also called attention to the
new law that has been passed by the
last legislature giving the city coun-
ellis power to regulate the price of pub
lie utility until the rate was down at
a reasonable figure.
Your actions may be criticized and
so may mine," said he. 81 hope that /
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-04-19

will never be accused OF playing poll
tics In this council, or making any ef-
fort to do so. We are simply here TO
DO what we think best to serve the I'M
terests OF the people"
Sewers and Water Mains.
Alderman Cupler started in the work
of allowing and approving plans and
specifications for sewers and water
mains on Ninth street south A whole
bunch Of specifications we're approved
regarding the locations OF sewers
and water mains over the city, and the
council made motion after motion al
lowing certain work to be done for new
sewers and water mains, getting In al
most every part OF the city.
Aldermen Cupler Jardine, Harring-
ton, Mcdonald and Frenette introduced
motions regarding the laying of new
water mains. A lengthy petition was
filed regarding the laying OF certain
mains on the south side before the
paving was placed In position.
Alderman dollhouse introduced a
resolution TO have certain paving work
done on side walks on the south side,
which was carried.
Prospective bidders on the new nj
tration plant of Fargo have written
in to the city engineer asking that
they be given more time to prepare
their bids. II was decided at the meet
ing last evening to allow these bidders
until May g. and the city engineer was
instructed to inform them of the same.
Barnett & Richardson presented
manuscript relating to the trunk sewer
assessment which was read and placed
on file. The mayor reported that he
was engaged with the city attorney
on this work and hoped to be able to
make report at meeting Of the
council to be held in the near future.
The council adjourned until April
"a. III
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-04-19
City in Brief


b. &. Tenneson has returned home
from "a business trip to Dickinson anu
Bismarck.
Masoris were at work today on the
county jail, trimming UP few Of the
ragged edges around the building.
Three applicants for admission to
Annapolis took the examinations today
for entrance qualifications.
John L. Gunkel, city treasurer or
Casseltor and cashier OF the Casa
County National bank OF Casselton.
was In the city today.
Carpenters started at work today
placing three booths In the Fargo
Builders and Traders exchange. The
booths will be used for figuring pur~
poses,
4 Ii said that bids have been invited
for the bridge which the street rail-
way company Is going to construct
between Fargo and Moorhead and that
the contract will be let early the com,
Ing month.
W. ~. htfAAndN vi lhC NY tAS
atre has been offered the management
OF one Of the larger theatres In Min
neapolis. He Is undecided whether to
leave Fargo or not as the Savoy has
been very successful under his man
agement.
II Ii Ell pected that members OF the
Fargo lodge knights Of Pythias will
meet In large numbers tonight. Fol-
lowing the conference Of the degree Of
esquire and the consideration Of sew
eral new applications for membership,
there viii be social session for which
the entertainment committee has made
special arrangements
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-04-19
Y. IN. c. a. NEEps HELP.

The Young Mems Christian associa
ton Is not revenue producer, but
aims to render service In the Masters
cause. Every dollar that we receive in
payment of subscriptions, member
ships, lockers, rentals or tuition or in
any way, will mean more to us il paid
on or before the end Of our fiscal year
which closes May 1. May we have the
cooperation Of our friends and mem
bers in not only removing the burden
of carrying unpaid accounts but also
aid the association in sustaining its
credit. Signed for the board of d.
rectors. Ralph r. Wolf,
General Secretary.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-04-19

For reliable help. phone 5Is.
Cook paints signs. Phone Gas.
IL you STANMER write the National
Institute for Stammers, Crookston,
MINI. Absolute cure guaranteed.
Hotel Tweedons free telephone ex-
change in every room. Baths, running
hot and cold water. Rates so cents UP.
Special rates by week or month.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-04-19
I'llSE WEATHER

- ~A@A "a ~
disturbance Is cen
tered over Lake
Michigan, causing
light rain over the
upper lake regions,
eastern Minnesota,
Wisconsin. Iowa,
and the Missis-
sippi valley. Mem
phis reports rain
fall OF los inches.
Light rain has also
fallen over the Pa
cihc states.
Lower tenpera-
lures prevail over
the great central
valleys, with higher
over the eastern
states and Cana
dian northwest.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-04-19
DRESS GOODS SALE

oHerlng astonishing values In high
Grade seaa0naloIe dress goods ait A. +.
Moody's merits the attention Of every
Woman in the two cities. Read about
Them elsewhere lii tonight's Forum.