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Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-06-27

For the table centerpiece get the
tinsmith to make you the figures 1912
and do them in small flowers. Then
Tor the favors have cleverly written
proposals at the mems places, with
little mittens (doll size) at the girls.
The place cards should be attached
10 these favors. They may be plain,
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-06-27
Calling Card Etiquette.

should like very much II you would
give me the correct information in re-
gard to leaving calling cards. am
married lady and am in doubt when
I should leave my husbands cards and
when l should not-A Reader.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-06-27
A susplcloua Case.

what makes you think his credi,
isn't good?"
"He called In doctor to treat him
for q stomach ache, and the doctor
didn't tell him he had appendicitis"
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-06-27

am very sorry not to personally be
able to give you the words Of the song,
but / haven't them. The best can
do is to lay the question before the
department readers, in the hope that
some one will know them and kindly
send to me in care of the paper, then
II you do not see them printed you
get them.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-06-27

In q family where there are two
daughters you may address the en-
velope. "The Misses Margaret and
Helen JONES'" and the sons could also
have a joint envelope reading "The
Messrs. Harris" The inner envelope
bears the name with no address.
MADAME MERRI.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-06-27
Charcoal Eph's Phllosophv.

"Ef de worl' was jess lax hit staht.
ed off," said Charcoal Eph, ruminative-
~, you'd fin nearly everybody shin.
MIN up dat OF apple tree. Try some
biscuits, Mistah Jackson"
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-06-27
Just hollered.

Ma" remarked the small boy,
isn't It funny that everybody calls
little brother bouncing baby?" why
10 you think 1t funny, William" re-
turned his mother. because when
dropped him of the porch this morn
IN didn't bounce a bit He Just
rs cd.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-06-27
Fit Destination.

Fit Designation.
"My dear, what Is your kitty's
manner"
"What kitty, my lover"
"The kitty you talk about in your
sleep that you have at your club?"
"As far as l am concerned, my dear.
Its name Is Dennis"
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-06-27
Didn't Bother Him.

Musician-Is 1t not a distressing
thought that some Of our greatest COM
posers made very little money in their
lifetime?
Philistine-No. It's my only conso-
lation when my wife drags me to the
opera.-London Opinion.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-06-27

Mrs. Jatkson-Before we were mar
ried you said you'd lay the world at my
feet.
Mr.. Jackson-Well?
Mrs. Jackson-Now, you are not
even willing to lay the carpet.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-06-27
UNUSUAL RESOURCE OF BOY
Lad With One Roller Skate Attaches
It to Box and Secures Bigger Load
Of Wood Than Others.

Small boys were collecting firewood
where 1t had been thrown out for
them, at the side door of large gro
Gerry establishment on upper Broad
way. There was something Of a rush
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-06-27
TO Raise Money for Banquet.

Our class in high school is very
hard up" for money. We are to give
banquet to the seniors and we only
have 16 cents in the treasury. Can
you please suggest some way Tor us
to make some money?-H. M.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-06-27
Agreed.

Agreed.
Tapper-How do you get along SO
we'll with your wife?
Topper-We made an agreement
that she wouldn't interfere with my
stenographers II l wouldn't interfere
with her chauffeurs.-Judge.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-06-27
All the Same to Him.

"Have you few minutes to spare 7"
asked the agent.
NO" replied the busy man.
well, l have a proposition that !
think will interest you"
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-06-27
All Useful.

II call 'em the cutlery family"
"Why SOP"
well, the daughter spoons. the "a
Their forks out the money and the
mother knifes the other guests"
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-06-27
For q Lean Year Dinner

am to have guests to dinner, after
which we will go to dance. Kindly
suggest courses, favors. ETC., as 1t Is
to be leap-year affair.-Interested
Reader.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-06-27
ParadoxIcal.

IAN heiress does one thing contrary
to everyone else"
whats that?"
She Is apt to be most wasteful of
her riches when she husbands her re-
sources"
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-06-27
Comparative Values.

my wife can make tart reply"
My wife can do better than that.
She can make pie speak for IL
self"
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-06-27

Sending Wedding Announcements.
Should send separate wedding an
nouncements to each member In a
family Of two grown-up sons and
daughters? Should anything be writ
ten on the inner envelope?-K. A. M.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1912-06-27
Hints and Advice
on Social Forms
By NINE. MERRI
From "A Mississippi Girl"

Please suggest some interesting
games that would be appropriate for
gathering of young folks between
the ages Of eighteen and twenty. Can
you tell me where can obtain book
Of plays for such gathering? What
would be nice to serve? Please give
me recipe for making punch?
Please suggest a suitable costume
10 wear at such OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
sippi Girl.
All the best party schemes I find
80 right into the department, and
trust you will find something to suit
your needs. II you will send me a
Delf-addressed envelope in care Of the
paper, will be glad to furnish you
with the names Of several books that
tell Of entertainments of all kinds. To
me no party Is complete for young
people without ice cream and cake,
and l like variety Of small, fancy
cakes instead Of layer ones, that are
20 hard to eat nicely without soiling
the fingers with the filing. I cannot
take space for writing out recipes un.
less for something very unusual. am
sure you will find rule for several
kinds Of punch in a recipe abook, or
ask the best cook you know: she will
help you out.
For q gown. would suggest some
pretty, lightweight material, like silk.
wolfe or marquisette, made up In prin.
cess style with sash and round neck,
elbow sleeves.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-05-23

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA,
COMPANY'S CERTIFICATE OF Az
THORITY.
Whereas. The Providence Washing
ton Insurance Co., a corporation or
ganized under the laws of Rhode ISL
land, has filed in this Office q sworn
statement exhibiting it's condition and
business for the year ending Deem
Der 81, 1911, conformable to the re-
quirements of the laws of this state,
regulating the business of Insurance,
and,
Whereas, the said Company has
filed in this Office a duly certified copy
of its charter with certificate Of Or
ganization in compliance with the re-
quirements of the insurance laws
quirements of the insurance laws
aforesaid.
Now. therefore, I, W. c. Taylor,
Commissioner of Insurance Of the
State of North Dakota, pursuant to
the provisions of Said laws, do hereby
certify that the above named Com
rany is fully empowered, through it's
authorized agents, to transact its ap
propriate business of Fire, Marie
and Inland Insurance in this state &C.
cording to the laws thereof, until the
31st day of March, A D. 1918.
In testimony whereof, I have here
unto set my hand and seal at Bis
marck, this LIST day of April, A. D.
1912. ...... =. >. -. ).
| GSEAL) W. c.. TAYLOR,
Commissioner of Insurance.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-05-23

ing the year ........... 11,166. 80
Total amount of Losses
paid during the year.. S,419. %
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA,
Office of Commissioner of Insurance.
l, W. c. Taylor, Commissioner OF
Insurance of the State of North Da-
kota, do hereby certify that the fore
going is true abstract of the orig
inal statement now on file in this Of
fice.
In testimony whereof, have mere
unto set my hand and affixed the seal
of this Office at Bismarck the 1st day
of April. A. d. 1912.
(SEAL) w. G.. TAYLOR,
Commissioner of Insurance..
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-05-23
ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT.
For the Year Ending December 81
A. D. 1911.

OF the condition and affairs of the
Providence Washington Insurance
Company Of Providence, r. l., organ
lied under the laws of the State Of
Rhode Island, made to the Commis-
sioner of insurance of the state of
North Dakota, in pursuance Of the
laws of said state.
President-J. B. Branch.
Secretary-A. G. Beals.
Vice President-C. D. Dunlop.
Principal Office-Provdence, r. /.
Attorney for Service of Process In
the state Of North Dakota:
Name, Commissioner of insurance.;
location, Bismarck, N. D.
Organized or incorporated, 1893.
Commenced business, 1899.
CAPITAL.
Amount OF Capital Stock
paid up In full .......$ 10000. 90
ASSETS.
Railroad Bonds and
stocks SECS, 432. 90
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-05-23
Cream Cake
Makes You Huntry to Look at Il

Makes You Hungry to Look at u
BY Mrs. Janet mckenzie Hikl, Editorof
the Boston Cooking School Margarine
When company arrives unexpectedly,
this cream cake often covers an other
wise embarrassing situation, for It
answers the place of any other dessert
as it can be stirred up quickly.
K C Crsam Cake
One-AaD cup butter; ! CUP sugar.:
1olks Of 3 eggs, beaten light; TX cups
syked -four; 2 IezeI keasbO0nfMks K G
Baking R01der; u CUP cold avaler:
svhites Of 2 eggs, beaten dry.
Cream the butter; add the sugar,
yolks of eggs and water; then the -four,
sifted three times with the baking pow
der; lastly the whites of eggs. Bake in
two or three layers; put these together
with cream filling, and dredge the top
with confectioner' sugar. -
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-05-23
Cream FiIli.s

One-fon,M cup sy1ed -four; \ tea.
spoonful salt; 1 CUP hot milk; / egg,
beaten light; q CUP sugar.: 1 teaspoon
/nI camilla extract; I ounce chocolate. .
Mix -four and salt with very little
cold milk; stir into the hot milk and
cook ten minutes; add the chocolate
and stir until it is melted and evenly
blended with the flour mixture, then
beat in the egg mixed with the sugar,
and lastly the vanilla.
You need the K G Cooks Book, con-
tanning this and 80 other delicious
recipes-sent free upon receipt of the
colored certificate packed in every Is
cent can of K c Baking Powder. Send
to the JAQUEs MFG. Co., Chicago
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-05-23
ABSTRACT OF STATEMENT.
For the Year Ending December 81
A. q. 1911.

OF the condit and affairs Of the
Phoenix Insurance Co., Of Hartford,
Conn, organized under the laws OF
the State of Connecticut, made to the
Commissioner of Insurance OF the
state of North Dakota, in pursuance
of the laws of said state.
President-D. W. c. Shelton:
Secretaries-John B. Knox and
Thos. C. Temple.
Vice President-Edward Milltgan.
Principal Office-Hartford, Conn.
Attorney for Service of Process in
the State Of North Dakota:
I Name, Commissioner of Insurance;
location, Bismarck, N. d.
Organized or Incorporated May,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-05-23

69S,613.W
S92,25O.00
S35.SO3.00
2O6,l74.22
6,716.23
521,165.70
1885 "a
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-05-23
A. D. 1854.

A. D. 1854.
Commenced business June, 1854.
CAPITAL.
Amount of Capital Stock
paid up in full. $4,000, 900 60
ASSETS.
Value of Real Estate Own
ed by the Company IS 141,013.3S
Loans on Bonds and Mort
cages ...."......... :. $3.50 90
Railroad Bonds and
Stocks ...............5, $3.50, 1897. 50
State, City, County and
othe: bon.s ........... 653240. 90
Eank Stocks .......... 1,127,O S5 90
other Corporation Stocks 1, 7O5,772. Is
loans On Collateral Sacur-
ity NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1890. 90
Cash on hand and in bank 499,98S .27
Interest due and accrued. 83,65O. SO
Premiums in course Of col
lection and transmi1 sion 1 ,137 1856 II
F EMS due and accrued. 1.243. 81
All other ms due to the
Company ............. 1906 50
Total assets ST. ,404 ,634. 10
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-05-23

Total Disbursements ..$3,272,373 81
NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS.
Total risks taken during
the year ..............$ 739.169. 90
Total Premiums received
during the year ....... 14.710. 81
Total Losses incurred dur
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-05-23

The Powers Lake Echo concludes
that inasmuch a. Alfred Blaisden has
the support Of the four Mtnot papers,
there should be little trouble In his
landing the nomination for congress :.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-05-23

II you want to get eggs, yea nGnG
feed your chickens grit anA sAoA
producing food. Oyster sAslls ssa-
tain the proper insredieats fe9 grinA-
Ing food and making shells. ct .
sack from the Rosll Nardv1ro O..
for $3.50 for 100 pounds. II you
can't call, send u ysur order ~
mail. We win deliver . soek hss
to the freight dseet. II 70 y
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-05-23

IL We purity our blood keeD eur
bowels regular. We are NEST eeelaiD
to keep of dangerous SpE4ns H.
eases. HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea IL the leading blood purifier sna
bowel regulator; clea1sos The Vsoo0
Of all impurities. Tea Or Tabs. p.
V. Mccoy L CO. &
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-27

/ temperate as that of Mr. Wicker or
any other man of the cloth In fact
on his side he could certainly claim
more temperance of speech than could
tho other. eli this Is a sample of tenn
perance." he said. "for tho love of God
defend us from It."
He was speaking. he insisted for
the $40 members of the Chamber Of
Commerce. 1t Is chartered by the
Legislature. and the directors may
act. There had been but one dissenting
voice. He resented tho idea that the
advocates of the enabling act repre-.
sent all the temperance people of the
country
To bring about State prohibition. con-
tinued Mr.. Easley, would be but to lop
of the limbs and isave the root of the
matter. Ii would be to take the liquor
traffic from mon under the eyes of the
law and subject to the scrutiny OF the
courts, and transfer 1t to the blind
tiger. II prohibition would prohibit
no member OF thu Chamber Of Com.
merce would be found opposing 1t
Therefore n victory for prohibition
would BIO but barren one. He quoted
Admiral Evans as saying that he has
rather anchor his fleet in any other
port In the world than those OF Maine
concerned The passage OF the Jordan
bill would be but agitation. with no
possible good TO accrue.
Others From Chamber.
James \. Boyd. president of the
Planters National Bank l. H. Morris.
president of the Savings Bank of Rich
mond. and j. G. Corley. president of
the Corley Piano Company, the other
members of the chambers COMMITTEES
did not speak.
The only other speaker of the eve
ming was George Med. Blake. He told
OF the time when liquor money kept
the schools OF Richmond open. Mr..
Wicker said that they had better have
remained closed. Mr.. Blake retorted
that some of the people who shout the
loudest for prohibition pay the least
taxes. He made the statement that
more whiskey is being sold in North
Carolina to-day than under license and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-27
SMITH ANNOUNCES
HIS ACCEPT AACE
Special 10 The Times-Dispatch, !

Raleigh, n. c.. February 2s.-Dr
Henry Louis Smith, president Of
Davidson College, y. c., who several
weeks ago was unanimously elected
by the board of trustees to the presi-
dency of Washington and --ce Uni
versity at Lexington, Va. t day, In
n telefram of twelve words, dispatch
ed his formal acceptance to the presi-
dent OF the board of trustees of Wash
ington and Lee University.
n most remarkable feature OF the
transfer of Or. Smiths professional
activities from North Carolina TO Vir-
Rinia, (where four of the principal
educational institutions are now pre-
sided over by North Carolinians, In
Guiding DR. Alderman. OF the Uni
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-27

mand Miller. pastor OF st. Johns Luth-
eran Church. Charleston. 9. c. DR..
Miller established the Staunton Femnla
Seminary and the Lutheran Visitor.
the organ OF the Southern Lutheran
Church, published at Columbia. S. c.
re held pastorates in six states. Tho
10 be inferred beside his wife.
Mrs. kate Nelson Pollard.
Especial 20 The Times Dispatch.l
Etns Mills, Va. February 26.-Mrs.
night Funeral services win be hold
Wednesday, morning.
Mrs. julia G. Wright.
Especial TO The Times Dispatchl
:, Fredericksburg. Va, February Ia
Ars. julia {. Wright. weii-knosvn
woman OF this city. daughter OF tho
here yesterday after "a bright Illness.
aged seventy-ivc years She was Il
native OF this city, but went to Wash
ington and resided there about twenty
years. returning here ive years ago to
ner old home. She had been q mem
Der OF the Presbyterian Church OF this
city for sixty years. sunday school
gan!st OF the church here for twenty
brother. Dr. Vim Garter. of wnshins.
Ton, an, and one sister Miss Lizzie carter.
this afternoon In the Presbyterian
Church. conducted by Rev. j. IL Hen
deriite. lnterment In the family lot
In the City Cemetery.
Edun inusford.
Especial 10 The Times II! spatch.1
fredericksburg, Va. February 2G-
Edna Hansford. the young daughter OF
w. S Hunsford. Of Spotsylvunln coun-
~, died at the Mary Washington Hos
rital here yesterday, where she had
been taken for treatment for appcndL-
ellis.
Rev. Wilbur +. Davis.
Especial to The Times Di spatch,l
Fredericksburg, Va, February 25.-
Rev. Wilbur i. Davis. the wcll-known
retired Methodist minister OF the VIZ
2inia Conference died few days ago
at his home in Westinorcland county,
aged sevcnty-three years. He had serv-
cd number of prominent churches.
Charles Marvel.
Especial to The Times Disratch-J
fredericksburg. Va. February &c
The remains OF Chas. Marvel. formerly
OF Washington. who died in Arizona,
after Il lingering Illness. aged forty
three years, Were brought here today
and inferred in the city cemetery by
the aide of his sister, who was Miss
Emma Martin, OF Spotsylvania county.
Joseph bowman.
Especial to The Times Dispatch
Harrisonburg. Va, February 26.-Jo-
seph Bowman, ffty-six years old, Is
dead at Edinhurg. Shenandoah county.
He leaves his widow, who was Miss
Hutchinson, and several brothers and
sisters, including John Bowman, OF
Washington.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-27
Good News
From Texas
Advices From Dallas Report Mrs.
Webb Entirely Recovered After
Prolonged Illness

Dallas, Tcxas.--"I would advise all
women" says Mrs. y. B. Webb, Of this
place, "who suffer from womanly trouble,
to try bottle Of Cardui before letting the
trouble go too far.
was in bed three months, suffering no
one can know how much eseept these
who were there.
had pain In my side, back and head
and could hardly stand to be turned over
in bed. had no appetite, and what I
did cat would not stay OH my stomach,
Our family physician advised that had
appendicitis, and afterwards said that
had ovarian trouble.
AT last he told me that would never
&C another we'll day until was operates
on.
| was advised by a friend to try bat.
tie OF Cnrdui, which | did. Aftey tat oT
three doses was relieved, and could sit
M, and after one week all pain and sore.
ness had gone. | have since taken six
bottles OF Cardui and am ma well ms
ever.
thousands OF women, who now suffer-
from the pangs OF womanly trouble, could
F Pc relieved N{ and benefited, i they would
Are you Of this numbcr5
II so, we urge you TO try Cardu
Az all druggists.
n. B. IIritc 10 Ladies Advisory Dept,
chattanooga Medicine CO., CHATTANOOGA,
enn', t0r Special Instructions and 04-page
seok 'iome Treatment for Women"
sent III plain wrapper on request,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-27
vIR GINA W I'LL
STAND BY TAFT
Roosevelt May Expect No Succor
From Republicans of This
State.
Especial to The Timcs-Dispatch. !

Roanoke. Va, February 26.-To- day
secretary George l. Hart, OF the Re-
1or a statement concerning Colonel
hoosevelts announcement. Ho said
mat CONGRESSMAN Slemp, chairman OF
the party In tho State. Is In Louisville,
n.y. at the bedside of his brother, who
IL Ill. Mr. Hart said that ho would
give out the following for the Rcpub-
iican organization In Virginia:
DO far as the Republican orGaniza-
ton In Virginia Is concerned wo are
unqualifedly for Mr.. Taft. We believe
his administration observes 1t and that
he Is entitled to another term to carry
out his views.
We admire Mr.. Roosevelt and are
OF the opinion that he was n great
president but we Will instruct for
Taft"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-27

that there arc moro licensed dlstiliers
there to-day than before IL went dry"
inc Anti-Saloon League. no assert ID,
aad spent moro money during tho past
TWO years than tho whiskoy people had
spent In twenty years. He den I'd Thorn
10 snow their postage BILL and DR.. Cam
aon SAID: You may 500 1t to- morrow"
more mad been no violation OF this law
oy licensed dealers in Richmond In Ave.
years. He spoke of tho prosecutions in
dry places Tor Illicit liquor Boiling.
Maine, he SAID. In conclusion. would DO
wet" to-day but for the work of tho
mon who sell II illegally.
The committee then ross until to-
morrow night at s o'clock.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-27
THE WEATHER,
Forecast; VIrginin und Nor,h
lina--Fair Tuesday and Wednssdao
Soiacr tuesday, high west winds II,es,
day, diminishing by night.

IL noon temperature 60
p. M temperature ... -
1 p aI temperature up to
Nil ~ temperature up TO
M. Observation-Disclosures. a
Mean temperature ~
normal temperature 49,
DcInclehcy in temperature since
Niarch l, 1911 Eoo
Aceum. deficiency in temperature
since January !, 1912 " 4.o
Rainfall last twenty-four hours ~
Dehciency in rainfall since March
/, lsl1 %
AeGuhl excess In rainfall since
January /. 1912 ... n
, Locni Observation . r. NJ. Yesterdny.
tIv"ipsi azure ........ 80
,t.' ........ gS
Il ind vninai', .................. S. L.
~, fc+oCity ................ a
~ -. C,loud "
i'a'hiai! last twelve hours rs