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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-01
clarksburg Event

Complimentary to Miss GeneVleVe
Race :of Fairmont, and Miss Lucille
RICHTER, the niece OF the hostess, Miss
Cora r. Smith entertained yesterday
afternoon, from 3 to . o'clock, at her
home in Sycamore street. Christmas
decorations and bells were used in
decoration OF the rooms and maya
zine contest" afforded most interest
ing and delightful amusement. The
first prize, a beautiful ccrsage Oou'
duets NAP aNardeq 70 Miss Frances
Curtitg aldyto eachshonor guest, cor
sage aboudUetS was also presented. A
salad luncheon was served at small
tables, each gltest receiving a pink
carnation. The afternoon was one Of
great pleasure and the guest list in.
cluded Miss Frances Curtin, the Miss.
es Marion and Grace Flowers, the
Misses Grace and Edna Haymaker,
Miss Genevieve Race, Miss Virginia
Thompson, Miss Genevieye Harrison,
Miss Virginia Gaylord, Miss Nina Al.
len, Miss Generiere Roberts; Miss Vir.
ginia Snider, Miss Anna Garrett, Miss
Helen Knox, Miss Virginia Woods,
the Misses Frances and Margaret Rob
lnson, Miss Ruth Maxwell, the Misses
Grace and Nina Taylor Miss Mary
Faris and Miss Lucille RICHTER. The
hostess was assisted by Miss Gene
We've Haymaker, Miss Mamie Lowe
and Mrs. Homer Wiilliams.-Clarks.
burg Exponent,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-01
RECEPTION AT WHITE HOUSE.

WASHINGTON, u. c., Jan. 1.-The
President and Mrs. Taft held their
last New Years reception in the
White House today. The. doors Of the
Executive mansion were thrown open
to all, no matter what their race.
creed, or color was
The reception, the last OF a Republic
can President for at least four years,
Followed custom rs old as the White
House itself and varied In no respect
from the time.worn procedure, except
that it was more brilliant. The diplo-
matte corps, army, navy, the Judiciary.
departmental executives, and "Mr.
Common People"-as cosmopolitan an
assemblage as was ever gathered at
any one event-were represented.
And, to all the President and Mrs. Taft
extended the same felicitations-"A
happy and prosperous New Year"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-01
THE FIRST NATIONAL BAN
FairmOnt ". Va.
at s# "A

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank semans, Miss
Pauline Mitchell, Messrs. Edgar Sc,
mans ]. Calvin Core and l. G. Core,
of Uniontown, Pa; Miss Mary Moore,
of ,Rayenswood; Mrs. Fred Randall, Of
Denver, COL; Miss Mabel Randall, Of
Boston, Mass; Miss Paula Chase, OF
Washington. D. c.; Miss Eleanor
Blackford, of Parkersburg; Miss Kath.
crime King, Of clarksburg; Mr. Carl
Schmidt, of Wheeling; Mr.: William
Wodoyard, Of Spencer; Miss Anne
Boggess and Mr.. Paul Borgess., OF
Clarksburg; Mr.. and Mrs. James
Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Nickel, OF
Morgantown; Misses Davis. of Ciarks-
burg; Mr.. John Dana, of Charleston;
Miss Blanche Maxwell, Mr.. Robt. ,Har.
rpison, Glarksburgj Mr. and Mrs. John
Baker, Of Worcester, Mass; Mrs. A.
Felty, Columbus, Ohio; Mrs, o. H.
Courtney, Miss Grace Courtney, Of
Morgantown; Miss Elizabeth Luce. Of
Washington, D. c.; Mr.. and Mrs. Er.
nest Hutton. Clarksburg; Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Clayton. Warrington; Miss
Hall, Los Angeles. CAL; Miss Flor
ence Dodson, Of st. Mlohaels, Md;
Messrs Lem Johns, James I Lively.
Harold Hodges, Miss Irene MADEIRA,
and Ernestine Houston. Morgantown;
E. V. Duffy, London. Eng; Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur W. Thompson. of Rdlti.
more; Miss Ella Weldebusch, Of
Moundsville; Robert Hood. Of claTks-
burg. ~
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-01
plnnet .Party

Misses Irene and Martha Hutchin'
son will entertain this evening at the
home OF their parents, Mr.. and Mrs
NJ. l.. Hutchinson In Fatrmoht avenue,
at an elaborately appointed I O'Clock
dinner party, IGNORING their hottse
guests, Miss Blanche Maxwell OF
CIarksburg and Mr.. Robert Harrison
also of7clarksburg. The color scheme
will be, red and an elaborate course
dinner will be served, Covers will be
laid for ten, including a number Of
outostqwn guests here for the Holly
Club dance.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-01

!. IN PRISON
SPECIAL TRAIN ARRIVED At Fl.
LEAVENWoRTH AT 7 O'CLOCK
THIS MdRNING = HERBERT
HECK ,osTRAcIzED.
(By United Press.)

FORT LEAyENWORTH, Kas., Jan
AFTER a dreary 20 hour ride from
Indianapolis, Ind, the SO Union Off
cials in the dynamite conspiracy case
arrived at the Federal prison in q
special and we're taken to the Jail at
I a. NJ.
They then began serving their sen
fences on New Years day. Beginning
with President Ryan, the Ironwork.
ers. we're received by the warden
signed the prison book. were washed,
shaved and their bodies clad in the
dull gray prison garb and they we're
then lined up and given numbers. !,
An all night vigil was kept on the
special. The prisoners ate, gossiped,
and smoked during the night. The
special was stuffy and badly ventilat.
ed. All the doors and windows and
blinds were locked tight.
AS the Old year died out and the
new was ushered in, and the prison.
ers and guards were being rushed
across the plains OF Missouri, they
were served with coffee and sand.
wiches and later Marshal Schmidt
passed cigars. AS shcmidt passed
back and forth through the train, he
was greeted a number Of times by the
whispered request that he ask the
warden not to make Herbert Heck
his cellmate. The otler 80 prisoners
have ostracized, him, ignoring him
completely and he is looked upon as a
traitor, The spirits of the convicted
men were Atfal, gay and glum by
turns. FRANK NJ. Ryan, the only man
to serve a seven year sentence, sat
during the entire ride with bowed
head.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-01
MORE RIoTINe ON PAINT CREEK
Hundreds Of Shots Were Fired and
Four Watehn1en Were Driven
-. From Their Homes.

CHARLESTON. W. Va, Jan. L.
That striking miners attacked tour
rhine watcamen at Moesy on Fam:
Creek, and drove them from the hoI'e
III which they lived, was the report
which reached the 5taa military d."
partment today. Captain Fred W.
Lester. who is in charge o. the mine
watchmen there, had the men quar-
tered in house near the miners
camp. Early this morning it is re.
ported that about one hundred shots
wete fired at the house and though
returning the fire, the watchmen were
forced to fee to Kingston, several
miles distant. So far as can be learn
ed nobody was injured.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-01
.Fer-6ride

Yesterday afternoon Miss Mary
Louise ChFlsman entertained a COM
pany OF young ladies most delightful
" at her home on Chancery Hi with
. kitchen shower in honor of Miss
-eraee?Hodges. whose marriage to Mr.
Frank Gibbs is to be celebrated TO-
nights The afternoon was spent very
pleasantly and at an appropriate hour
the charming hostess served delicious
refreshments. Those present were
Misses" Edna and Jessie Jacobs Of
Faifmont, Lulu Gibbs OF Point Pleas
ant. Anna Johnson, Isabelle Hayes,
Ada and Pearl Reiner, Irene Andrs,
Gertrude White, Miss Rogers, Mrs. A.
L. Boyers. Mrs. Boaz B. Cox and Mrs.
E. NJ, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Post
Chronicle. "
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-01
6gesgss!lllEg(zIEg.
80 E
Dinner Parties.

Mrs. Frederick Randall was hostess
last evening at prettily appointed
dinner at the home Of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. s. l.. Watson, complimentary
to Miss Mabel Randall, of New York
WHO is her guest, and MIR. and Mrs
Arthur W. Thompson, OF Baltimore.
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. George +.
Watson.
(. Miss Sue HERSHEY Watson enter
tanned at a charmingly appointed six
o'etock dinner last evening at her
heasiie in 'Fairrnolt avenue, compli,
1de1tary to:Mtss Mary Moore, Of Hav'
enswcod, who is the guest OF Miss Ro'
ibsfta Fleming, and Miss Pauline
Mitchell, Of Unlontown, who is the
guest Of Miss. Mary Louise Nichols.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-01

Mr.. IA
of retasIsss
Mrs 81 ". Howard and Ms. Ia u
smithaare spending y feT days with
friends in uhi6htOwh; Pa z + +
Mr.. p, Christie returned last
evening iron stpn. where he had
spent several days With Mrs. Christie
and son, csrney. ~ n 81
Mr.. and Ills. george Deck have ~
turned IRON Nsgpdsgille where they
had been visiting relatives. a'F' y
Mrs. d, u. Courtney; Miss Grace
Courtney and guest, Mss Luce, Of
Washington, d. e.. DE the guests Of
Mr., ana Ms {. u. Hutchinson. =
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Thompsoh, Of
Baltimore, are guests Of Mir. and Mrs.
G. T. Watson in FaifnSns ayehue.* 9
Mrs. Hugh F: Smith and daughters,
Katherine and Margaret are guests OF
Mrs. Roy Although at Motganto%n::
Miss Emma Vernon has returned
from a visit with her parents at Eliza
beth, ". Va. 81 y
Miss Pearl Jacobs is recovering
from an illness OF several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. \. Feity and daugh'
ter, Helen Louise. who spent Christ
mas with Mrs. Felty's sisters, the
Misses Alexander, left yesterday for
Buckhannon, where they will attend
the wedding OF friend and will later
visit in Fairmont before returning to
Columbus, Ohio, where they reside
Parkersburg Sentinel.
Miss Eugenla and May Clark have
returned home from visiting Miss
Mary West and other friends at Little
Falls.
Russell Gather has returned to his
home at Winchester, Va, after spend
ing a few days in this city.
9. H. Deimer returned today to his
home in Pennsylvania, after spending
few days in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. John King returned to
Pittsburgh, today after spending the
holidays here, the guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Buckley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul McKeeI returned
to Morgantown today after visit
with Mr.. and Mrs. Everett bremen.
Mrs. A. e. Shaw and daughters
Misses Mary and Helen. went to FL
kins today to visit relatives.
Paul Martin is here from Jenkins
KY, for a few days visit.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-01
At TWELVE.
(By United Press)


LANSING, Mich, Jan. 1.-Conven'
ing on new years day, for the first
time since 1879. the State legislature
was called to order on the stroke OF
twelve o'clock in the capital building.
At the same hour Governor Osborne,
Republican, became ex-governor, aud
Woodbridge Burris, Of Grand Rapids, a
Democrat, took up the reigns Of gov.
eminent.
It is the first time since the year
1881 that a Democrat has been chief
executive OF the State and the second
time since the conception OF the Re-
publican party in 1864.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-01
House Party.

Miss Georgia. Billtngslea entertain
ell u number OF guests at q house par
ty at her home at Worthinston from
Friday until Sunday evening. The
guests included the Misses Jean Bill
lingslea and Nellie Prichard, Of Fair.
mont, and the Messrs. Paul Pigott and
Lawrence Sandy, Of Shinnston.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-01
Watch Party.

! Mics Naomi HefTner and Miss Ethel
Short entertained large number OF
friends last evening at the home OF
Miss Heffner in Barney street, at a
watch party. The house was prettily
decorated in Christmas greens and de.
l;cious refreshments were served. Al
the stroke of midnight each guest was
asked to write a list OF New Years
resolutions and these were read to the
guests.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-01
Cave Patty.

Mlss Dorothy Mckay was hostess to
a number OF her young friends yester'
day afternoon, at the home OF her pa
rents,i De. and Mrs. c. H. Mckay, in
Watson avenue. twenty-five little
girls enjoyed the hospitality of the
young hostess. Juvenile games were
played during the afternoon and re-
freshments we're served.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-01
White.Reeyes.

Mr.. Boyd, White. Of Clarksburg, and
Miss Lola Opal Reeves were united
in marriage last evening at $3.50
o'clock at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
John Bowers in Sixth street, Rev. W.
II, Hampton, pastor of the Christian
church, performing the ceremony.
Only the immediate families were
resent at the marriage. Mr.. White is
tn enterprlsing young business man
OF 'clarksburg and his bride has been
8or several years a stenographer in
lis city and Warrington. They will
reside at Clarksburg.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-01
Invitations Recalled.

Owing to the death of Mrs. Lacius
Hoge, Of Wheeling, the mother Of Mr.
n. r. Robertson, whose death occurred
this afternoon, the invitations issued
by Mrs. Robertson for a reception 70
be held at her hone on Friday after
noon, January the third, have been re-
VI,
called.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-01
Ruesta.
Recentlon for Pastor.

The congregation Of the Central
Christian church gave a delightful re-,
ception last evening, honoring their
new pastor, Rev. W. H. Hampton and
family. The affair was held at the
Tabernacle and splendid musical
programme was carried out.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-01
HUNG JURY
tBy United Pressl

LOS ANGELES, Calf, Jan. 1.-The
jury which tried Carl Reiderbach, the
human arsenal" on a charge Of de-
posting dynamite in a public building.
today depored disagreement and
was discharged. The jury stood ten
10 two for conviction. The failure of
Tho prosecutions to establish the case
was the cause of the disagreement.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-01
fL
PLACE CHANGED.

The c. W. B. NJ. OF Central Chris.
tan church will meet at the home OF
Mrs. Elmer Russell. 18th street, Lc-
Gust avenue. on Thursday afternoon
at 200 o'clock. The place Of meet
ing has been changed from previous
announcements made at:the church ON
Sunday. n,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-01
Oxen House..

The Woman's5 Club viii hold New
Years reception ta$ esea!hgx from
eight to ten o'clock at the Knights OF
fythias Hall III the Fleming building.
The club, members and their friends
are invited TO be present.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-01
Miss Hartman Hostess

Miss Edith Hartman was hostess at
a charmingIy appointed watch party
last evening at the home Of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. ". T. Hartman 10
Benonl avenue.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-01
Miss chenoweth Hostess.

Miss. Christine Chenoweth was hos
tess last evening at her nome in East
Park avenue, to a number OF friends
al watch party. During the evening
delicious refreshments were served. =
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-01
Ala Society.

Tie Ladies' Aid Society OF the eth
cran church 'wlIl meet on Thursday
evening at the home Of Mrs. j.. +.
shaftefnan at 1876 Morgantown street.
All members are Urged to be present
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-01
PEACE CONFERENCE
tBv United Press. J

LONDON, Jan. 1.-THE Turkish and
Balkan peace conference adjourned
this morning after an hour and a half
session. No agreement was reached.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-01
.Eos.banItile:e
Miss Hazel frost and MISS Eleanor

Miss Hazel FROST and Miss Eleanor
Blackford, Of Parkersburs went to
this afternsoa W eree fhAg
will attend the Holly Club dance to
be given tlls evening 10 the Eiks
building there. Miss Frost viii be a
guest Of MIS-. John CLARK, and Miss
Blackford will be a guest Of Miss
Raymond in her home at Sunny
sIde.' They win return to Clarks'
burg tomorrow clarksburg ESpon.
ent. rl
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-01
Entertained Friends.

Misses Beulah lake and Lena Parks
entertained. a number OF friends In a
delightful manner last evening at
their home in Glen avenue.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-01
Eastern star to Meet.

The regular meeting OF the order OF
Eastern Star will be held on Thursday
evening of this week at the hall.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-01
OPEN HOUSE

The Y. M. G. A. is keeping open
.houae today. Aane program was car
:rted out.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-01-01
ABOSInEs8..

1 .Fit .HtFaiRlGf ".
OatopFlptieH0 Nhoa n
plreSt ~ prUmps l6si
nsAtits n you want 4
eOEtlh6S without lheS
w tssrst senblj III
Il FtullS tIoi6 a NJ
standard u itost III
lU'ny. .s,s4.ajs fT ,;!;!s
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-02-05

Examiner propose to do with
Andy-drop him in the lake?
':Sufragist to ,Unveil Bust. -
Head in New York Times. It
smacks Of scandal, Horace, it
smacks of scandal! -
The County Board met yester-
day and did not indulge in a fight.
Probably the cold weather ac-
counts for it.
Dying apparently is a favorite
occupation of his majesty, King
Menelik of Abyssinia.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-02-05

The French embassy building
is the finest in London. The Rus
sian comes next and the German,
third.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-02-05
MOSTLY COMMENT


What did you quit eating? We
quit porterhouse steak. (Pst! We
haven't been able to buy porter
house for a year anyhow)
Since we don't take advertising
we don't need to fill our- paper
with columns of automobile truck
and that isn't meant for a pun.
Charles S. Deneen of Winder-
mere Hotel begS to announce that
he has been granted absolute de-
cree from politics-by the people.
The profs at Rockefeler's edu-
cational joint always. seem to be
up to some fool stunt, Hoben
now denounces the movies.
What the Municipal Voters
League doesn't know about,poli-
tics would fill a book. It's report
says that aid. Powers was re-
buked by the voters of neighbor-
ing wards when he sought a nom
nation for congress.
To anyone who knows the in
side story of Powers defeat for
the congressional nomination this
is highly humorous.
Mrs. Taft turkey-trotted last
night-but not with her husband,
hubby not being built on those ar
chitectural lines.
If it were not that some
burned idiot might dissolve it,
we'd like to see an investigation
of the Chicago newspaper trust.
Being u. S. minister to China
seems to be about as Precarious a
means of earning a living as one
could find.
The eS+eerned Examiner (pub- |
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-02-05


AW, WE'VE HEARD THIS
CLERKS JOKE BEFORE
New York, Feb. 5.-New York
police department went into the
hotel business today when In
spector John Dwyer became act
ing manager of the Hotel Lincoln,
the proprietor of which was ac-
cused of running a disorderly
house.
Dryer will manage" the place
until all the guests are out. They
have been ordered to leave. Court
has ruled the hotel closed in ten
days.
Among the names on the reg
lister were Mr.. and Mrs. George
Washington, Napoleon Bona
parte and wife and Mr.. and Mrs,
Christopher Columbus.
Didn't you know these people
were dead?" asked Dwyer of the
clerk.
''The hi they areP' exclaimed
the clerk. 81 didn't even know
they were sick"
The French embassy building
is the finest in London. The Rus
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-24
it. In this it will receive the sup port of the American State depart
 nent.
BOB HAS FAITH IN
 DIKEMAN'S FUTURE

Bob Cockburn, of the Dikeman road house and store. is making great prep&- rations for the summer season. accord inc to recent arrival from the down. river iowa. The roadhouse has been greatly improved, and is in fire shape for the accommodation of guests. On one of the first boats from Ruby will arrive two pool tables, and there will be other attractions added Nor is the merchandising end of the business to be neglected. The old Markuson bulld- ing has been rented and fitted up, and will be used as the stOreroOm for the large stock of groceries and miners supplies that are to arrive immedl- ately. Bob has great faith in the country back of Dikeman, and is going to make sure that prospectors visiting that section will be able to obtain all they need at his store. It is on y q days mush from the Dikeman road house to the Ditna, while other prom ising- looking creeks are even more ac- cessible, so he feels he is found 10 do well.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-24
Notice of Forfeiture

To Leo Demoska, F. NJ. Whelan, Wm.
 McNaughron, Edward Charlton, NJ. k.
 Heavey, F. Wiseman and E. l.. Jones,
 their heirs, assigns, successors or per
 sOnal representatives:
 You are hereby notified that l have expended in labor and improvements for each of the years of 1912 and 1913 the sum of one hundred dollars (SlO0) on the Julia association placer mining claim, situated on Moore creek, in the Takotna Mining and Recording Dis t1ct, Territory of Alaska, which has been duly recorded at the commission CTS office at Takotna. The above amounts have been expended in order 10 hold the said claim under the provisions of the law concerning annual labor upon mining claims, being the amounts re- quired to hold such claim. And you are further notified that if, within ninety tgO) days after the last publication of this notice, you fail to contribute your proportion of said expenditure, your ln- terest in said claim will become the property of the undersigned, your CO., owner. 4. J. J EN ELL.
 First publication May 10, 1913.
 Last publication August 9, 1913.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-24
Notice Of Forfeiture

To J. ". Whelan, A. WoIden, F. NJ.
 Whelan, A. G. Chester, J. BlancheII,
 Leo Demoska and NJ. T. Morrison,
 their helrs. assigns, successors or per
 sOnal representatives:
 You are hereby notified that have expended in labor and improvements for each of the years of 1912 and 1913 the sum of one hundred dollars SlOO) on the Shakespeare association placer mining claim, situated on Moore creek, in the Takotna Mining and Recording Dis trict Territory of Alaska, which has been duly recorded at the commi ,sion- CTS office at Takotna. The above amounts have been expended in order to hold the said claim under the provisions of the law concerning annual labor upon mining claims, being the amounts re- quired to hold such claim. And you are further notified that if, within ninety l9D) days after the last pub lication of this notice. you fail to con tribute your proportion of said exp5n n l. iture, your interest in said claim will become the property of the undersigned, your co-owner. I J. JEWELL.
 First publication May 10, 1913.
 Last publication August 9, 1913.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-24
Notice of Forfeiture

To Frank Hanks, \. R. EIdredge, E. M.
 Whelan, Leo DemOSka, Robert Jones,
 Lu Edwards and J. W. Whelan, thelr
 heirs, assigns, successors or personal
 representatives:
 You are hereby notified that 1 have expended in labor and improvements for each of the years of 1912 and 1913 the sum of one hundred dollars (SlOO) on the Empire association placer mining claim, situated on Moore creek, in the Takotna Mining and Recording Dis trict, Territory of Alaska, which has been duly recorded at the commission CTS office at Takotna. The above amounts have been expended in order to hold the said claim under the provisions of the law concerning annual labor upon mining claims, being the amounts re. ouired to hold such claim. And you are further notified that if, within ninety (9O) days after the last publication of this notice, you fail to contribute your proportion of said expenditure, your in terest in said claim will become the property of the undersigned, your CO., owner. A J. J t.W ELL
 First publication May 10, 1913.
 Last publication August 9, 1915.