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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-17
IF YOU'D SUCCEED SOCIALLY" SAYS
MRS. WICKERSHAM, DROP YOUR DIS"

Washington. Dec. 1.-THE socially
ambitions Of the national capital are
a~ssidnously practising Mrs. George w.
Wtekersham's rules for avoiding tho
conversational reefs upon which tho
social bore Is wrecked. Mrs, Wickcr-
sham Is the wife of the attorney zen.
eral OF the United States and enioys
the reputation nf being one OF tho
most diverting women In WASHINGTON.
"fnull never I've IL bore" saws Mrs.
Wickersham. IF YOU carefully avoid
the four D's:
Descendants.
DOmCStits =.
Dress.
The first does away with organ
retitals.' The second eliminates tho
haty. no matter how cute he is. and
ones f~orhcarS. no matter how distin-
suished they were. The third removes
hridset II all her works. The
fourth puts the dressmaker and the
taliornian Il of the running"
Mrs. Wickcrsham's little "conyersu-
tional code" was prorounded at a re-
cent white house dinner and every.
pody nowadays is dropping DIS.
Chameleon velvets are among the
new materials for afternoon and even
ing gown.
The street frocks of velvet or cloth
are adorned with square buttons If
pearl or ivory.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-17

Here Ii a long-sleeved frock of
navy blue charmeuse with trimmings
Of shadow lace and a chemisette of
cream -colored satin. The model has
q full length closing line to one side
An effect repeated in black. The
model requires, in medium size, 4 i.2
yards Of 40-inch material: 2 IA yards
Of 4-inch lace: Ia yard of 24-inch
velvet for girdle; 1-2 yard Of 24-inch
satin for chemisetts.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-17

this winter and this months gather
ing was held with Mrs. H. r. Lamp
man as hostess. Miss Anna Peterson
gave a review of THE Blue Flower
by Henry Van Dyke, Miss Mamma New
lander gave Man with the Glove.
Titan" and Mrs. Grant Conley talked
OH The Creation" by Haydn.
The Fargo Votes for Women league
held a meeting last evening with q
large attendance and the program in
S~uffragists In England" by Mrs. E. L.
Snyder. Miss Annie Kenney read a
paper on prison Faces" and Mrs. F.
, w. Pethick Lawrence read character
sketches Of ONE Of the suffrage
workers.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-17

Ventilation" was the subject TAX
Economics club mt Courtney and the
meeting was held with Mrs. H.. ~.
tucker, the full membership being
present. Papers on the subject were
contributed by Mrs. PrOsser. Mrs.
Chamberlain and Mrs. klenk while
the musical numbers were given by
Mrs. George Tucker.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-17
Many Lost Packages.

Many ladies Of the city are LOSING
packages during the Christmas rush.
It's amusing to watch the Lost and
Found columns on the Want page.
Remember the Lost Ad brings II
back quickly.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-17

The sapphire is the most popular of
beauty's adornment this winter.
i 4
The slashed skirt - . feature Of the
new gown.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-17

The Williston Civic league members
are having a series Of study meeting
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-17

Going Away for Holidays.

Mrs. J. II. Ruettell and children Of
South Fourth street will leave Friday
noon for Minneapolis where they will
enjoy a holiday visit as guests of
Mrs. RuettelTs parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
T. D.. Boutell. Mr.. Ruettell will Join
his family for the Christmas dinner
and Miss Bessie Carleton who is Mrs.
Ruettells guest will remain here for
a visit with Mrs. G. 3. Chalmers.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-17
70 Have Minneapolis Guest.

Miss Margaret Grandy Of Mime.
apolis who formerly resided at Bath.
gate will arrive Saturday morning to
be entertained over Sunday as the
pleasant guest of Miss Leone Cory at
her home on University avenue.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-17

Pythian Sewing Club Wednesday.
Mrs. George Robbins will entertain
the members of the Pythian Sewing
club at the regular meeting Wednes-
day afternoon at $3.50 o'clock at her
residence, 1874 Walnut street. All
members Of the order are invited and
urged to attend.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-17

The ladies' Of the Olio club at En-
derlin met last week with Mrs. w. s.
Pennington and THE Negro" was the
study subject. Mrs. J. Strong read
the principal paper and related much
of the real life of that race in the
south from personal observance.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-12-17

Miss Williams to Give Recital.
Miss Florence Williams of Riverside
Park goes to Courtney his week
where on Friday evening she will ap-
pear In a recital Of readings. The en-
treatment Is given by the Presby-
terrain church for the benefit of the
building fund and a very large at
tendance Is anticipated. Miss Will
liams Will be assisted by musical
talent
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-11
ENDORSEMENTS
Resolutions Adopted by Group 7, Arkansas Bank ers' Association in Session at Pine Bluff
 Ark. March IA, 1912.

'We, the Bankers of Group Seven of the State of Arkansas, realizing the growing impor tance of the live stock industry in this state, com mend the action of the Chamber of Commerce. of Pine Bluff, and of Simon Whitestone, the leader ill the live stock and packing house movement in the establishment of the Arkansas Live Stock As socation and their efforts to establish live stock market, stock yards and a packing house ill Pine Bluff
 l certify the above to be a true copy.
 H. c. SPAULDING,
 Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-11
American Bank and Trust Comapny
ElDorado, Ark, April P, 1912. Packing Company,

ElDorado, Ark, April P, 1912 "Arkansas Packing Company,
 Pine Bluff, Arkansas
 'Gentlemen:-After careful investigation and consideration of the natural resources have taken a block of stock in your Company, which consider the highest classed proposition I believe ever submitted to me. I think this will be the means of developing this part of the State ufl- paralleled to any other, and believing as I do in the efficiency of this company, see no reason why it should not be the best paying proposition in the state.
 "Yours very truly,
 '.J H. ALPINE
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-11
From the Judge of the County and Probate Courts
 of Cleveland County
Rison, Ark, April 12, 1912. Packing Company,

IIson, Ark, April l2, 19l2 "Arkansas Packing Company,
 Pine Bluff, Arkansas
 Gentlcmcn:-Aftcr a careful investigation of your proposition to build and operate Pack ing Plant at Pine Bluff, and realizing the need and benefit of such enterprise l hand you herewith my sllbscliH Hion for d block of your stock, and wish to assure you that you will have my hearty cooperation in your great institution ill the upbuilding of Arkansas.
 ''With best wishes for your success, am
 Yours trul y,
 "E. A. M'MURTREY"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-11
.... vss.,r4s sShericlflr, Ark k,.Aprilp2A, l912e,
 "Arkal1sis Packing Nolnpally,
Pine Bluff. Arkansas.

Pine Bluff, Arkansas
 Gentlemen-I know personally the off cels and directors of the Pine Bluff Packing Co., in view of the fact of their high standing in the business world and of my own knowedge of the need, also of the profits of a packing house. I am taking stock in your company and believe it good an investment as l have ever made. sI will do all in my power to make the Ar kansas Packing Company success.
 ''With best wishes, I am
 "Yours very truly,
 "J. N MINGEA"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-11
From $. Geisreiter, Real Estate and Plantng.
 1l0-1l2 E. Fourth Ave, Pine Bluff Ark.
,Iine Bluff, Ark, April II, l9l2

ine Bluff Ark. April II, 1912. Arkansas Packing O., Pine Bluff Ark
 "Gentlenen :--I have invested in the stock of your company because of the paramount necessity of such an enterprise ill this part of rapidly developing South land We surely raise the stock and surely need the meats It will give home market avoid double freight rates and encourage the cattle and hog growing industry IL will aud the grower of cotton by causing larger de- nand for cottoasecd protlets be incentive divers lied farming and the dread of the one=cop failure will be removed. Scientific agriculture already largely practeed l this state, will become the general rule; ready cash at divers times will change the dubious credit system o of buying for cash ;d improved farm homes with mead barns and slos will be manifest throughout the and All this an muc, will result from the active opera ton of q packing plant such is contemplated in yoH prospectus the being approved by eminent experts and strong endorsed by parties prominent trade and finance.
 With best wishes for s,ccess-in your highly auelabe undertaking, am,
 'Vcry respectfully
 'S GEISREITER' Resolutions Adopted by the Clearing House Asso- ciation of Pine Bluff, Ark, March 12 1912. 'To Whom It Ntty Concen
 '1lc Clearing House of Pine Bluff, at meeting held this day, have examined the charter of incorporation of the Arkansas Packing Company, the contract with its fiscal agents and have discussed at some length the pro posed plans of the Arkansas Packing Company.
 ''We think their plan feasible and Of great l11por- tance to inc fuure of Arkansas and we endorse fair and reasonable the contract made with their fiscal agents and we consider the promoters honest and thelr poJec worthy of the consideration of the people ot Arkansas PINE BLUFF CLEARING HOUSE. ASSOCIATION
 "Bv l. E. Boyce President
 By M. E. Bloom, Secretary
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-11
From W. D. Atwood, Sr., President Bank
 of New Edinburg.
New Edinburg, Ark, April ,, 1912

New Edinburg, Ark, April ,, 1912 ''To Whom It May Concerns
 ''I have made careful investigation of the Arkansas Packing Company, Pine Bluff Ark, and want to say that I regard this of the cleanest cut, high class propositions that has ever been submitted to me.
 ''It is hard to realize how much this means. not only to the people of this community but to the whole state of Arkansas and it is an enter prise which certainly deserves the cooperation and support of the people of this state
 "I have ia ken block of stock in this com pany myself, and regard it as money maker, and have no hesitation in recommending it to my friends.
 Yours very truly,
 ''W. D. ATWOOD, SR''
 P. S-To the person persons shipping the fattest hog to the Arkansas Packing Company from Cleveland County within twelve months from date, l will personally give prize, one share of stock in the Arkansas Packing Company
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-11
Undertaking Means:

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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-11


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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-18

tor told me to go to a hospital. l did
not like that idea very well, so, when I
saw your advertisement in a paper,
wrote to you for advice, and have done as
you told me. / have taken Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and
Liver Pills, and now l have my health.
eff sick and ailing women would only
know enough to take your medicine, they
would get relief. Mrs. BENZ. H. STAINS
Berry, Route 6, Box 10, Upper Sandusky,
Ohio.
If you have mysterious pains, irregu-
Iarity, backache, extreme nervousness,
Inflammation, liberation or displace-
ment, don't wait too long, but try Lydia
e. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound now.
For thirty years Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, made from roots
and herbs, has been the standard remedy
for female ills, and such unquestionable
testimony as the above proves the value
of this famous remedy and should give
every one confidence.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-18
True Till Death.

His companions bent over him with
pitiful earnestness, and stared be-
seechingly into his waxen features.
Again came the flutter of the eyelids,
but this time his will mastered ap-
preaching death. His lips weakly strug-
gled to execute his last command, and
the friends bent closer to hear the fall
tering whisper. Il anyone? Yes
er-I know. Go to Milly. Tell her
er-I died with-her name on-my
lips; that I-er-have loved-her-her
alone-er-always And Bessie-tell
-er-tell Bessie the same thing
London Weekly Telegraph.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-18
CHAPTER vi.
Betty Sets out For rennessea

Betty Sets Out for Tennessee.
Bruce's first memories had to do
with long nights when he perched be-
side his father on the cabin roof OF
their keel-boat and watched the stars
or the blurred line of the shore where
it lay against the sky, or the lights on
other barges and RATS drifting as
they we're drifting, with their wheat
and corn and whisky, to that COM
mon market at the rivers mouth.
Bruce Darlington had seen the day
of barge and raft reach its zenith,
had heard the first steam packets
shrieking whistle, which sounded the
death-knell of the ancient order,
though the shifting of the trade was a
slow matter and the glory OF the old
did not pass over to the new at once,
but fingered still in mighty fleets OF
RATS and keel-boats and in the Ho-
meric carousals of some ten thousand
of the half-horse, half-alligator breed
that nightly gathered in New Orleans.
After the reading Of the warrant
that morning, Charley BALKAN had
shown Darlington the road to the
Forks, assuring him when they sep
arated that with a little care and
decent use of his eyes 1t would be
possible to fetch up there and not
pass plumb through the settlement
without knowing where he was.
He was on his way to Fayetteville,
where he intended to spend the night,
and perhaps a day or two in looking
around, when the meeting with Betty
and Murrell occurred. The girls face
remained with him. 1t was face he
would like to see again.
He was still thinking Of the girl
when he ate his supper that night at
Cleggett's Tavern. Later, in the bar,
he engaged his host in idle gossip. He
had met a gentleman and lady on
the road that day! he wondered, as
he toyed with his glass, If 1t could
have been the Ferrises? Mounted?
Yes, mounted. Then it was Ferris
and his wife-or it might have been
Captain Murrell and Miss Malroy.
Miss Malroy did not live in that part
Of the country; she was a friend OF
Mrs. Ferris, belonged in Kentucky or
Tennessee, or somewhere out yonder
at any rate she was bringing her
visit to an end, for Ferris had in
structed him to reserve a place for
her in the north-bound stage on the
morrow.
Darlington suddenly remembered
that he had thought Of starting north
in the morning himself.
The stage left at six, and as Car
rington climbed to his seat the next
Mr.. Cleggett was advising
the driver to look sharp when he
came to the Barony road, as he was
to pick up party there. 1t was Car;
rington who looked sharp, and almost
at the spot where he had seen Miss
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-18
Out.

Years had passed, the political
equality of the sexes were fait accom-
PHI, and a certain candidate for the
presidency had but now been knocked,
An dignif1ed manner, into cooked
hat.
Her humiliation was complete, but
although she declined to talk for pub
ucation, her friends were less reti-
cent.
Hats of that shape" they protested,
with much feeling, went out ages
ago."-Puck.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-18
SYNOPSIS.

JfRhe scene at the opening of the story Is
baid In the. library of an old worn-out
lPny. The place is to be sold, and it's
HISTORY and that of the owners, the
eQuintards, is the subject OF discussion by
Jonathan Crenshaw, a business man,
stranger known as Bladen' and Bob
Hazard, mysterious child of the old
Yancy tells how he adopted the boy. Ma
southern family. makes his appearance.
o dnel rd FERRIS buys the BarSny' but the the
boy. Yancy to keep Hannibal. Captain
Murrell, a friend of the Quintards, APP
pears and asks questions about the Bar
Ony.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-18

Malroy the day before he saw her
again. with Ferris and Judith and a
pile OF luggage bestowed by the way
side. Betty did not observe him as
the coach stopped, for she was In
tent on her farewells with her friends
There were hasty words OF advice
from Ferris, prolonged good-bys to
Judith, -kisses-while a place
was being made for her, many boxes
and trunks Darlington gathered that
she was going north to Washington;
that her final destination was some
point either on the Ohio or Missis-
sippi, and that her name was Betty.
Then the door slammed and the stage
was In motion again.
All through the morning they swung
forward in the heat and dust and
glare, and at midday ratified into the
shaded main street Of sleepy village
and drew up before the tavern where
dinner was waiting them.
Betty saw Darlington when she
took her seat, and gave scarcely
perceptible start OF surprise. Then
her face was flooded with rich col
or. This was the man who saw her
with Captain Murrell yesterday
There was a brief moment Of irreso-
luton and then she bowed coldly.
1t was four days to Richmond. Four
days of hot, dusty travel, four nights
of uncomfortable cross-road stations,
where Betty suffered sleepless nights
and the unaccustomed pangs of early
rising. She occasionally found her
self wondering who Darlington was.
She approved of the manner in which
he conducted himself. She liked a
man who could be unobtrusive.
The next morning he found himself
seated opposite her at breakfast. He
received another curt little nod, cool
and distant, as he took his seat.
you stop in Washington said
Darlington.
Betty shook her head. mo, am
going on to Wheeling"
You're fortunate in being so near
~ uOluCb NC ODoOANOus III bOlu6
on to Memphis"
Betty exclaimed: why, l am go
ing to Memphis, tool"
Are you? BY canal to Cumber-
land, and then by stage over the Ma
tional Road to Wheeling?"
Betty nodded. 1T makes one wish
they'd finish their railroads, doesn't
it7 Do you suppose they'll ever get
as far west as Memphis?" she said.
"They say it's going to be bad for
the river trade when they're built on
something besides paper" answered
Darlington. And l happen to be
hatboatman, Miss Marcy"
No more was said Just then, for
Betty became reserved and did not at
tempt to resume the conversation. A
day later they rumbled into Washing
ton, and as Betty descended from the
coach Darlington stepped to her side.
Il suppose you'll stop here, Miss
Malroy," he said, indicating the tav-
ern before which the stage had come
to a stand.
Yes" said Betty briefly.
IF can be of any service to you"
he began, with Just touch Of awk-
wardness in his manner.
mo, / thank you, Mr.. Darlington"
said. Betty quickly.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-18

out of that saddle and twist your
neck!" said Darlington holly. Muir
rell's face underwent swift change.
You're a bold fellow to force your
way into a lovers quarrel" he said
quietly. Carrington's arm dropped at
his side. Perhaps, after all, it was
that.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-18
Some Are So by Nature.

A certain young man, who prided
himself on brusqueness that he mis-
took for wit, met an eminent, but
touchy, sculptor at studio supper.
$50 you're the chap, he said, on
being introduced, that makes mud
heads?"
mot all of Them" the sculptor re-
piled, quietly.-Youths Companion.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-18
YOUNG Wife
SAVED FROM
HOSPITAL
Tells How Sick She Was And
What Saved Her From
An Operation.
Upper Sandusky, Ohio. "Three years
ago l was married and went to house,

keeping. / was not
fe elin g well and
could hardly drag
myself along. Ihad
such tired feelings,
my back ached, my
sides ached, l had
bladder trouble aw-
fully bad, and / could
noteat or sleep. Ihad
headaches, too, and
became almostaner-
vnna wrock Nv doc.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-18
The Sailnr,a Chest

Bobby-This sailor must have been
bit of an acrobat.
Mamma-Why, dear?
Bobby-Because the book says,
Having lit his pipe, he sat down on
his chest. Sacred Heart Review.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-18

Outwardly most people are cheerful
givers, but how about the feeling in
side?
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-18
(To BE coNTINUED)
Let Them Go On Training.

The woman who thinks she has the
best husband in the world probably
doesn't know any better.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-18

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Ouinine Tablets
Druggists refund money If 1t fails to cure. II. w.
GROVES signature is on each box. Csc.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-04-29
TALK OF THE TOWN

James Sullivan of Prospect street left
Saturday night for Chicago, H., where
he was called by the serious illness Of Il
sister
Julian Goodrich of South Royalton, a
student of the Thayer school at Dart.
mouth college, was a business visitor in
this city Saturday.
The Saturday night dance in the How
land hall held under the auspices of the
Woodmen was attended by 1913 couples.
Riley's orchestra furnished music.
Harry Averll, who has been spending
a few days at his home on Averill street,
returned to Burlington last night to re-
sumo his studies at the university Of
Vermont He was accompanied by FL
mer Pike of the university of Vermont
second baseball team, who spent the
weekend as the guest of Mr.. Averill.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-04-29
"The Struggle"

The dominating influence of strong
er mind over weaker one for good or
bad is very powerful. This fact is well
brought out in this Vitagraph life por-
trayal of young man who is almost
hyrnotized by the stronger will of a
villainous rascal, from which the young
mar frees himself by the help of his
wife and leads an honest life, making
her happy woman and himself a strong
er man. For a closer view and better
acquaintance with one of the severest
struggles Of life, 60 to Dreamland to-
day, where you will learn how man
can break away from evil influence, de-
clare his manhood and assert his indie
pendence. There is thought in it that
is well brought out.