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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-02-06
The Possibility.

There is none SO unfortunate, SO far
as We can see,
AS the poor misguided presidential
possibility.
Every fondly cherished secret OF his
dim and distant past
Is dragged forth from its old hiding
place to haunt him to the last
Though TO all intents and purposes
he's led spotless life
People hear insinuatlons when he gets
into the strife.
Some one publishes his letters, every
one he ever wrote.
He's without a doubt the "fan guy,
he's the rummy, he's the goat.
He's the JOY of the cartoOnist, who
plays up his adipose
Or his teeth, his shin, his whiskers OF
the Tart upon his nose. "
He's a public institution and he's
pampered not bit.
HE'S the target for the paragrapher's
''g shafts OF pungent wit. " =
There's no peace and no concealment
when he gets into the game
And he suffers all the penalties OF
temporary fame.
And the vaudeville performers his pet
fads and hobbies poke.
The diversion of the moment; he's u
howl, a scream, a joke. w.,
Almost everything re's ever done Is
deity twisted round
TIL It seems to have very queer and
most suspicious sound.
Many incidents which he had thought
were passed and gone and dead
Are revived by wierd historians and
heaped upon his head.
Every utterance and side remark he
made while yet child
Is dragged out before the public with
enthusiasm wild.
He is hammered, mauled and ques
toned; he is probed in manner
free,
And they all lambast the presidential
possibility.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-02-06
4 STRANGE sToRY.

Argyle, Mich.-Mrs. VIM. H, Carson,
in letter from Argyle. says: II was
almost wild with pain in my head, and
other severe pains, due to wbmanly
troubles, Cardui,gave me great relief
at once. Further use Of Cardui raised
me from my bed OF agony. cardui
saved my life. and can't be thankful
enough Tor what IT did for me-
Whether seriously sick, or simply all.
ing, take Cardui. the woman's tonic.
AS a general tonic for women, to i'm
prove the appetite. and build up the
constitution, Cardui is in class by
itself. Those who have used 1t say It
does the work; II relieves, It cures.
Try It. Your druggist has it.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-02-06
Observations Of old car. Whlpp!e.

Having never run away from any
thing yet, it is not likely the colonel
will run away from a presidential
nomination.
There amt very much use in wear
in silk underwear. Nobody knows II
for sure exceptin' a feller's wife and
he could Mt make anybody else believe
it.
Every music teacher has the right
method and every other music teach
er has the wrong one.
Some men are never taken serious
~ until they try to borrow money.
No Teller has got right to complain
about his looks. Supposin' his nose
was upside down.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-02-06
suffraeet sermonettes.

Smile at the poor little old bald
headed creature once in awhile, even
if he doesn't amount to anything. You
can catch more flies with honey thar
with vinegar, and remember, after all
he is the one who is to decide whether
or not you shall vote. After you get
the ballot you can continue the rolling
pin exercise on his dome OF thought
but you should fool him for awhile
now. The ballot is worth It.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-02-06
$225.OO Piano free. Ask about 1t.
oMEN's MUSIC STORE.
PROHIBITION CONVENTION.
ADVANCEMENT.

The Prohibltonists of the city Of
Fairmont are hereby called to meet in
mass convention in Willard Hall, on
Thursday evening. February $ at 7:SC
O'Clock for the purpose Of nominating
candidate for mayor to be voted for
Al the municipal election to be held
March 16, 1912 Following the nomi
nation for mayor mass convention
of each ward will be held and make
nominations for councilmen and elect
ward committeeman.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE,
Feb. 5, So, s.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-02-06
Personals.

MRS. Kemp, of Grays Flats, has
been the guest Of Miss Myrtle Ora
hood the past few days.
Mrs, Emma Stealeys OF Merchant
street, spent Saturday at Fairyiew.
Mr.. VIC. Myers remains seriously
III at the home of'Mr, and Mrs. Fred
BrummaEe on Market street.
Mrs. Della Flanagan, OF Pennsboro.
is visiting her sister, Mrs. W. N. Stone
king.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-02-06
Interesting Meeting.

An interesting meeting was held last
evening at the alatine Baptist church
Rev. Barnes preached an excellent ser
mon on Jonah" There was large
attendance and much interest was
shown. This evening Rev. Barnes will
preach on prepare to meet Thy God"
A cordial invitation is extended to the
public to attend these services each
evening. q '
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-02-06

1t is said that New York is to have
permanent minstrel theater, which
will be under the control Of George
Primrose, James Mcintyre ana
Thomas Heath. When the regular
company is on tour other minstrel
companies like those Of George Evans,
Lew Dockstader and AL G, Field, will
fill engagements there.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-02-06
VIII Have Social,

The Ladies Aid Society will hold
a social Thursday afternoon at two
thirty o'clock in the basement Of the
NJ. E. church. Each member will IN
vite friend and an enjoyable after
noon is anticipated. A social noun
will be spent and refreshments served.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-02-06

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo Qulnine
Tablets Druggists refund money Il
it fails to cure. E. W. GROVES sig.
nature is on each box. 25c.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-02-06
ODD AND ST RANG E
-

released her from the engagement.
She refused to accept the release, and
for the past eight years. he has been
as attentive to him as a wife could
he, remaining at his side at every
waking moment.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-02-06
Notice.

The members Of the Church Of
Christ who have been studying the
music in the new song books are re-
duested to meet at the chapel on Co
lumbia street Wednesday evening at
1880, for practice. Any others who
are Interested will be gladly vel
coined.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-02-06

The W. G. T. U. viii hold a business
meeting at the NJ. f. church Friday
afternoon at two O'Clock. Each mem
her is urged to be present.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-02-06
Business Meeting.

A business meeting OF the Links
class Of the Diamond Street N. L. Sun
day school will be held Wednesday
evening before prayer meeting. A full
attendance is desired.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-02-06

ERoL Tie World s Greatest
protean Artist Ia his -ealistic and
powerful pIaYlet SELF JUST
FLED. Z
Introducing 10 characters and
90 Chanpe of costume 8 beauti,
I'll scenic change of beautiful
Switzerland.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-02-06

Death ended a romance when Rob.
eft Henry Brunker, a former college
athlete, died in Philadelphia last week.
Brunker was student at the Univer-
Silly OF Pennsylvania, and one day
while performing on the horizontal
bar he lost his grip and fell, injuring
his spine From that time on until
his death, eight years later, he was
ag5hopeless cripple, and had to be
wheeled about in a reclining chair
stretched at full length. With Brunk-
er at all times in public was Miss Ber-
tha sttlwell. OF a prominent German
town family, and an helress. When
Brunker was injured he and Miss Still.
we'll we're engaged, and when he
learned that he could not recover he
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-02-06

On Tuesday, Jan. 2, Mrs. Wyatt
Brown living in England, Colo, gave
birth to child. On Thursday, the
11th, the family moved a distance of
several miles, and on the following
Monday, January 18th, Mrs. Brown
gave birth to another child.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-02-06

When Robert Smith. aged 70, Of
near Asheyille, N. G., closed his eyes
and ceased to breathe, his friends
thought him dead and prepared lin
for burial. Several hours later he rose
On his elbow and said, TITS raining,
isn't it?' Then he sank back and
was quiet. In spite OF these NANTES.
gtations OF life the shroud was not re-
MOVED, and "a hours later Mr.. Smith
was again pronounced dead and burial
took place.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-02-06

Johannes Hansen, known as the
sleeping hired hand" has been sent
back to his native homel n Scandana-
via by order of the government. AT
the Krog farm near Waterloo, Iowa,
where Hansen worked during the sum-
mer, he slept for three days at time
and refused to eat. He is "a years
old.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-02-06

When the body of Mrs. Margaret
Wright. 70 years old, was discovered
in her home in Brooklyn, N. Y, thirty
five hungry dogs and cats were found
running about in the cold and cheer
less house. Since her husbands death
ten years ago, Mrs. Wright had led a
lie Of secluslon, the frlendless ami
mails she took in and fed being her
only. companions. When neighbors
forced their way into the house they
found her sitting erect in an old arm
chair in the parlor. where she had
frozen to death probably week be-
fore.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-02-06

George Moots, 10 years old, pros
porous farmer near Muscatine, Iowa,
hanged himself OH tree on Wyoming
Hill. a romantic spot. overlooking the
Mississippi river. He left note say
Ing he was tired OF the cold weather.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-02-06

Charles Wagner, bachelor mayor Of
Aspen, COL, has been proposed to III
teen times since the beginning OF the
year. He refuses to tell who the Ia
dies are but says he expects to buy
each OF thema silk dress
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-02-06

Leroy and Ethel Lee, and 6 years
old, drew straws at Denver, COL to
determine which should go on the
operating table first. The boy lost,
went under the knife and died in 20
minutes. The children were afflict-
ed with adenoids. The girl was not
operated on, III. Muir
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-02-06
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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-08-20
SCREEN HAS DISTINCT VALUE
Really Important Part Of the Furnish.
lngs Of House. Though Ordl-
narily Neglected.

The woman Who Is having n read
tustmcnt Of her furniture will do well
To consider the value of q screen as q
decorative adjunct.
American architects arc making tho
screen do duty for the door TO a con-
siderable extent. The rffcc, il ono Of
spaciousncss In quite a ~ III house.
for length OF vista IS III" result Long
rooms leading into one another are
decorated In schemes which blend
tremendously. and the result is an
airy and delightful whole.
In a certain house recently lined
prettily for bride, Il lovely screen
was the feature of Il mauve- toned sit.
ting room. II was In dull black cloth,
which formed perfect background
FOR the scene depicted, tall purple and
white iris growing in a pool, tho tall
spiky leaves being so wonderfully per
feet. and the flowers so wonderfully
worked as TO make one doubt whether
It could be embroidery. Over tho pool
lowered a solitary bird with a red and
blue head and n long rcd bill, which
gave the little touch OF color which
the picture needed
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-08-20
BOYS ESSAY ON PANTS.

Pants Ar" made for men and not
for womeB Women are made for
men and not for pants When man
pants for Il woman and woman
pants FOR a man they are a pair of
pants. Such pants don't last Pants
are like molasscs are thinner
ir hot weather and thicker in cold
Men are often mistaken in pants;
such mistakes are brooches OF prom
ise. There has been much discussion
whether pants is singular or plural
Seems 10 NE when men wear pants It
il plural. and when they don't wear
pants it is singular. Men go on a
tear in their pants and it is all right,
but when the pants go on a tear it is
all wrong II you want to make
pants last, make the coat first.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-08-20

think ! have just what you want.
There were six art students who had
been together for several years and
this luncheon was given one OF the
party on the eve Of her departure for
Europe.
The centerpiece was plaster cast
OF Psyche" and the candlesticks were
Of china in the shape Of tall white col
umns. The name cards were on little
eascls and each was decorated with a
tiny watercolor sketch. Candy shaped
palettes were the bonbons with nat
ural little dabs of colored candy paint
The ice cream was served on paint
pans and the cakes were ornamented
with dabs Of cOlOred icing.
A beautiful sketch book was given
the guest Of honor in which each friend
had written sentiment and made o
tiny thumb nail drawing.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-08-20

This description Of a crystal wed.
ding comes from Mrs. Linscott, who
knows all about such things. hope 1t
Will help you in your preparations:
The invitations may be decorated
with drawings Of small hand mirrors,
tumblers. etc. and for the ornamental
ton of the house every conceivable
kind Of glass vessel and mirror may be
used. In the table decorations cut or
pressed glass should be prominent. In
the center of the table small mirror
might be placed. With large glass
bowl upon it filled with flowers. Red
carnations with red candle.shades
make 4 very effective color scheme for
the crystal background. Little cakes
with red icing. red bonbons. and red
place cards may also be used. The re-
freshments should be served on glass
dishes. the walters using glass trays
II possible. Tiny glass bottles each
containing red carnation and a sprig
Of smilax make very appropriate SOU
venirs. Should he bride desire an
appropriate gown for the occasion, it
may be trimmed with quantities Of
glass beads or the glass drops from
chandelier
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-08-20
BEST METHOD OF FURNISHING
1adlclous Laying Out, After Careful
Consideration, Will Make a Lit
tie Money Do Much.

hero are Two alternatives in set.
lh$ UP hone at a moderate eXpen-
oi'af' OF money. by one plan a little
L'oi!ey !, spread out thin over the
whole loGse. and by the other it Is
,'ut o. thick in the most necessary
place. Quite needless to say. the
second che commends itself 10 the
wise and thoughtful, though the first
IS tHll OF the most alluring tempta.
lions.
II is strong minded little bride who
Is able 10 resist the desire to start
az with her whole nest COMPLETELY
G'LlShcd, and TO adhere rcsolutcly to
me policy Of having a few things at
irSt. and those oi the hest quality.
Wien there is 4 little new home to be
started aid hot much "sillcr in tie
purse" The homc makers Will lc "
VIE il they consider first the i.
re0m and the kitchen.
since sleeping and eating are at
the basis Of all lie. these two rooms
can not be too carefully considered in
any scheme of furnishing. The mod
oin kitchen is nowadays so well fur.
nlshcd by the builders that there is
l.itle large furniture needed. If, how
ever, there is no built-in cupboard,
with drawers beneath, a kitchen cabi-
net Is wise investment, as it Is n
great labor saver.
One or Two kitchen tables, covered
With white oilcloth. a stool. the right
height 10 suit The table or sink. and
a stopladdcr chair are all greatly dc.
firahlc. unless the kitchen is a tiny
one. The stool is Indispensable to
any kitchen. When the question OF
the furniture is disposed Of, the bride
may consider her utensils, and tho
best that her money will buy are the
cheapest in the end
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-08-20
Reply to v. r. W.

II is not necessary to ass.si 9f
man with his overcoat: a MAJ g
scented 10 woman. Girls - T.
chaperoned to the theater Ha :,
but | do not like to see il unlss y
are Of age. Never accept an 800 n
or favors from boys or men u
do not know. Always be q. e
side.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-08-20
he.ved State Certificate.

Mis- Winnie Str1ater is being con-
riwla'ra hy Ter many friends on
M'].t. STATE primary certificate,
=" "a mat in her examination
''' ~ = IA averages in all studies.
- - ~, a very talented young
Ai Has 1Nipped herself splen-
cation rs primary
aa. AoW in a class with
"a, .ers OF the State, the
a-sa he now holds be-
q Il -ae,l ohfainablc in this
T.Gao' Work
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-08-20

A large figure five, cut from card.
board any color you wish, with date
and name makes a pretty place card
Use gold ink for the lettering
think five articles make very elab
crate refreshments. hardly know
wha, will be new to you. but the iol
lowing menu is mighty good: Jellicd
chicken in molds, garnished with egg
and parsley; cut sandwiches, olives,
celery sticks filled with cottage cheese.
ice cream cones, coffee.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-08-20

| think II told you what Lad o.
Gently that it would suit you. Fer o
first course there were dclicipt r n
teloupe. then sweetbrcads on 'ta.'
riced potatoes, cucumber and ilf" 10
salad, cheese straUs. celery Ks
filled with cheese, nuts and Olive ut
biscuit, iced tea and Spanish m
for dessert.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-08-20

Use a red 'ablocloth. &ua1f,
es, kitchen chairs, candle.
wooden dishes, and have inca -
prizes-tin horns and aI'ic'.
chased at the FIVE and ten ceu'
Bean bags, soap bubbles and ?
toned games are the most al
If cards, plar "old maid" and
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-08-20
Move Scrarer.

\ crumj tray as yer ID one. the
tray part a deep ti,'sl groove at the
back next the hanG into which the
crumbs are turned AL kept until the
table is finished. is o..e ot the rev in
Fentions which young housewife
would prize.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-08-20
Refreshment. and Place Cards.

am member Of club Of fourteen
who play five hundred. It is my turn
to entertain. I should like to serve
something new. The refreshments are
limited to five articles. Kindly advise
me what to serve and something In.
expensive for place cards.--Marian.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-08-20
FAME AND NOTORIETY.
BY Ruth Cameron

! At summer resort where | once
visited. one young woman was al
ways in evidence because OF her noisy
conversation and her eccentric ac-
tons Wherever she went, people
stared at her, and instead of realiz-
, ing that she was making ridiculous
show of herself, she was evidently de-
| lighted by the attention she received.
One day when she happened to be Of
| our party on = shopping tour in the
village two or three of the trades
people recognized her and called her
|! name You see, she said laugh
ingly and yet with evident pride,
how famous am
She should have said notorious.
That is the trouble with all the
foolish people who try to attract at
tcntion by their eccentric clothes and
manners they forget that fame and
notoricty are totally different things.
The woman who attracts atten-
ton by appearing in skirt SO tight
that it is almost impossible for her
to stoop over or to step up on a street
car. or the woman who wears some
startling c0nglomeration Of colors or
Il street dress cut as low as a ball
gown, enjoys the stir she creates. but
would she if she really knew what
opinion the people who stare have of
her?
Perhaps some of my feminine read
ers resented my saying that women
are more prone to try to attract at
tcntiOn at any cost than men. But
really think they are. Men are rath-
er afraid Of being stared at They
are more conservative than women.
And let the woman who likes at
tention remember this. if she want,
to keep her masculine friends thai
while a man is willing to have the
woman he is with attract attention
because OF her beauty or her bcauti-
full clothes, he doesn't like her to BE-
stared at because of any ecccntricity
CT lOudness in clothes or manner. TIL"
women who draw attention to them
selves in such ways, the average man
will scdulOusly avoid.
Now surely that ought TO reach
some hearts that are deaf to all othc.
arguments.
believe there is no permanent
greatness to a nation except il be
bcscd upon morality. do not care
fer military greatness or military re-
nown. care for the condition of the
people among whom | live. Crowns,
ccroncts, miters. military display, the
pomp OF war, wide colonies and a
huge empire are, ia my view, all
triilcS as air, and not worth consid-
cring, unless with them YOU can have
q fair share of comfort, contcntment
and happncss among the great body
of the people. Palaces, baronial cas-
ties, great halls, stately mansions do
not make & nation. Tho nation in
every country dwclls in the cottage;
ana unless the light Of your cons'itu-
tirn can shine there, unless The beat
~ OF Your legislation and tne excel
l"nce Of roGe craftsmanship are i'm
pressed there on The feelings ard con
d'ion Of the people. rely upon il you
have yef to learn the duties of GOV
ornmenf John Bright.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-08-20
For an ARTIST" Luncheon.

! have friend who is going abroad
to study art. Can You suggest any
novel way to give hcra farewell lunch.
con Puzzled
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-08-20
Renly 20 aplair Ia

No harm whatever Il .
young man. Take fri..1
member Of your fami,y u
Thank you for using lie t-t1
NINE I5 -
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-08-20

VIII you please su.gest o''er "'
ments and refreshments 'or . j
time" party Mona.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-08-20
For a Crystal Wedding.

Will you please kindly tell me
through your column suggestions for
entertaining on the fifteenth wedding
anniyersar! - rystal Wedding"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-08-20
Menu for Summer Luncheon.

Menu Tor SUMMER Cuncheoh.
l wish to entertain six guests very
simply Will you outline menu p
Grateful.
The enterprise-recorder., 1912-05-17
NOTICE OF GUARDIAN TO SELL LAND.

Notice is hereby given that !, K. S Jordan, guar
dian for Claude Ellis, Nita Ellis and Aubrey Ellis,
minors will on the lith day Of June A. D. 1912 ap-
ply 10 the honorable James p. Martin, County
Judge of Madison County, Florida, for an order
authorizing me as such guardian to sell at private
sale all the interest of the aforesaid minors in and
10 the following described real property, situate
living and being In the County Of Madison and
State Of Florida and more particularly described
as follows: Commence at the NV. corner Of the
E1 Of the Me- Of Sec. %, Tp. !, n. R. 9 I, run
thence due S. 27 chains to the place Of beginning III
a mound at the ST corneroi the late John NJ, Besgs
Garden; run thence f. chains; thence n. chains;
thence Z. l3 chains to the section line dividing
sections % and % Of the same Ip and T.; thence
S. along said section line chains and 70 links to
the road leading from the residence formerly own
,l by Mrs. S. NJ. Livingston to Madison Court
House: thence S. 70 degrees W along said road 10
chains; thence S. 70 degrees W. alons said road
chains. thence N. 4 chains TO the place Of begin
ming; all being in the northern part Of the SEA Of
the NE4 of Sec %, Tp. /, N. r. 2. containing
iOs acres, more or less
This the 18th day Of May, A. D. 1912
R. S. JORDAN,
Guardian for the Aforesaid Minors.