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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-17

denied that there was any secret to
happiness.
There is a composite picture of
happiness" he declared. rs there
anything more simple or natural?
Look at their beaming faces. Listen
to their spontaneous laughter and
shouts My hints to happiness to chill
dren would be something Ike these:
Get out in the sunshine, in the
fresh air, and there won't be so much
cause to complain at the heat of sum-
mer.
Drink lots of water. You see our
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-17
Ordinary Is Ready
To Pay Pensioners

Announcement was made Monday by
Ordinary John r. Wilkinson that the fol-
lowing named pensioners are requested
to call for their money.
Soldiers Pension. W Freeman. j.
A. Jackson. j. r, White. William NJ.
Barton or widow. NJ c. Gilbert or wild
ow, ~ K Smith. Or j s. Todd
Widows Pension-Elizabeth Martin,
Il u, Gowen. Susan Little. s. A. Smith,
r. c. Jackson. Martha SpuTlin.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-17

The Sunday American goes every
where all over the South. II you have
anything TO sell The Sunday American Is
The Market Place Of the South" The
Sunday American Is the best advertls-
ing medium.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-17
"PeopIe of Atlanta Not Yet Awake
to the Value of Playground"
Says Director,

Dan Carey, general manager of
parks, whose bright smile and jolly
manner have marked him as the pos
SCISSOR of the true secret Of happiness,
has given The Georgian some hints
of happiness to children that were
inspired by the opening of the play
grounds Monday.
Viewing a throng of children at
play in Joyner Park playground, he
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-05-29
BLIND 80 YEARS, SHE
IS REGA|N|NG SIGHT
Mother Of Eleven Children, Has
Only Seen One.

Syracuse, N. Y.-Mrs. Peter Berger
who became totally blind thirty-two
years ago. after an operation for catar-
acts. is regaining her sight She can
now distinguish the forms of persons
standing against the light and can see
the rays of electric street lamps and
lights in her home. Fer physician says
that soon she will see as clearly as
ever
Mrs. Berger is the mother Of eleven
children. She has seen only one of
them That was the eldest son. who
died twelve years ago. Since she be-
came blind she has attended to oil her
household duties and cared for her
children. Mrs. Berger said:
81 have prayed nightly and during
the day that my sight shall be restored
90 ! could see my children before
:passed from this earth
i. They have never refused to obey
me and have treated me with the
greatest OF kindness. Some Of them
are married have often wondered
how the children appeared and even
at times have pictured each Of their
faces in my mind am sure that !
will not be disappointed In my drst
sight of them
Mrs. Berger said that she could clear
" make out the outlines Of peoples
forms, but was unable to distinguish
their features.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-05-29
HUSBANDS LEARN TO SEW.
Are Training For the Time When
Wives Will Vote,

Picture locks. ia. Asserting they
were fearful lest the ballot will be
granted to women and the Husbands
will have 10 do houSewOrk. the able
bodied men OF this place have formed
an organization known as the Mems
Sewing Square.
At their last meeting they brought
sewing bags and their wives stock
tngs to mend and began the task Of
plying the needle In order to ascertain
az darning was us hard rs they had
always been led to believe.
The Rev. !. N. Earle. pastor Of the
Methodist church, who was elected
chairman of the square" presided.
and some Of the work that the men
performed is declared by their wives
b have been far better than they
could have imagined.
The men prepared supper without
Momen's aid. which, they say. they ate
with relish and were all home before
ii o'clock. The square" will meet
once each week.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-05-29
TO HAVE A NoIsELEss WORLD
II Prediction Of Harvard biologist 10
Correct

| II Prediction Of Harvard biologist ID
Correct.
! Cambridge.-A nOiseess world, mi
nus all camor, Is the boon foretold for
coming generations by Or, Clarence
John Blake. Harvard's well known
biologist.
'"rhe world of tomorrow" said DR..
Blake. "while not u soundlei. will be
4 practically nOiseless one. The cam
paign now being wnged by welfare
committees ana other associations,
both indoors and outdoors. means that
nearer shall we be to Il quieter and
healthier state of existence.
"Noise--nt least lovd noise is need
less. Impairment Of the herring fac
ulties, aside from being caused by
sound. Is caused also by dust sub
stances and injurious gases that come
into contact with the mucous men,
branes In the nose and throat. thus dis
tressing the organs of the inner ear
and causing deafness.
Occupations which may affect the
ear are mining. stonecutting. engineer
ing. stocking, metal industries. glass;
blowing. manufacturing Of bichromate
of lead. dealing in old rags. horsehair
and snwdust. matchmaking. flourmak-
ing. diving and blowing Of wind instru-
ments. Mother-of-pearl cutting is the
most dangerous Of al! to the hearing"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-05-29
LAND BUYERS ARE COMING.

If you have FARM for sale or
trade you should list it with us for
good results. We will have great
number of land buyers coming from
the East to North Dakota to buy land
and yours may be just the farm they
are looking for, or if you intend to
buy farm yourself, come in and
look over our list; we may have one
that will suit you.
We also have some very good City
property for sale and if you ever in
tend to make this city your home, you
should buy now, while it is still to be
had at reasonable price. You know
that property in City like Minot,
will never decrease in price, and if you
buy now, but do not intend to move
to town at the present time, you can
rent your house at any time, and this
will bring you a good steady income.
BUY NOW, before the price is too
high.
If you wish to improve your Farm,
but are short the necessary money,
we can make you farm loan, at reas-
enable rates and if you think it is to
your advantage to make farm loan,
come in and see US before you place
your application elsewhere.
Let us write your insurance on your
Farm buildings; we are always pre-
| pared to do 80, and write them in the
best old line companies and give you
time for payment Of premium, il de-
sired.
We also write Hail Insurance with
the best Companies in existence, and
can give you Fall-time payments,
without interest.
COME IN AND SEE US, for ev.
erything and get acquainted. We will
treat you right.
MAGIC CITY LOAN & INVEST.
MENT co. & INSURANCE
AGENCY.
lis West Second Street, Minot, N. d
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-05-29
TAFT TO ADDRESS LAWYERS.
Ex.P President Will Read Paper at Bar
Association Meeting.

Washington. Former President Taft
has accepted an invitat ton to read a
paper on a subject to be announced
later at the annual meeting Of the
American Bar association at Montreal
In September
Chief Justice White Of the supreme
court Of the United States will pre-
side and will Introduce viscount Hal.
dane, the lord high chancellor Of Eng
land. who will make the annual ad
dress Senator Elihu Root Of New
York will preside at the annual dinner
Sept. 8
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-05-29
MESSAGE HIDDEN IS
YEARS AGO IS FOUND.
Son When Small Boy Hid Il to
Save Mothers Feelings.

Menosha, Wis.-Young Stephen Brown,
whose family moved away from Wis.
consin fifteen years ago. recently came
back to his old home in Neenah on a
visit.
He requested the young man with
whom he was staying to take walk
with him to the lake shore.
The friend thought the road was
rather muddy, but went without com.
ment.
When the men arrived at certain
spot Brown turned over large stone
looked eagerly under 1t and exclaimed
in a low voice. 'By George. here it Isl"
He drew out a moldy, wet, discolored
envelope. evidently containing tele
gram.
The paper within bore this message
most Of which was obliterated, but 6
few words could be deciphered herr
and there: wallace Brown died las
sight At midnight
1t was sent from Detroit ana bore {
date fifteen years old.
Inc young mans eyes nlleO WIFI
tears as he told his friend the story
of the telegram.
Fifteen years before Browns fathe
had died suddenly while in Detroit OF
business. The telegram announcing
his death came while Mrs. Brown wa,
away from the house. and the boy. thel
little child. opened and read. it.
With some childish idea of saving hi
mother from the distress he knew tn
message would cause her he ran a
fast as he could and hid the telegram
under stone and did not tell Of 1t
arrival.
He remembered that his mother faint
ed when she heard tile news later an,
died few months afterward, leavinl
him and his brother friendless orphans
He had forgotten all about the tele
gram until his first visit to his old HON
recalled 1t to mind. and the tears CAM
often as he recounted forgotten mem
cries resurrected at the sight Of tina
widowed paper
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-05-29
Potatoes wanted at Shirley's.
Notice Of Sale In Foreclosure by Ad.
vertisement.

Notice is hereby given that that
certain mortgage. executed and deltv.
cred by Charles C. c. willis, : single
man, mortgagor, to Charles Schilling,
mortgage, dated the 7th day Of No
venber, 1908, and filed for record In
the Office OF the Register Of Deeds Of
the county Of Ward. and State Of
North Dakota, on the 10th day Of No
vember, A. D. 1908. and recorded In
book 124. Of mortgages at page 80.
will re foreclosed by the sale OF the
premises In such mortgage and here.
matter described, at the front door Of
the court house, in the city Of Minot,
county Of Ward, and state Of North
Dakota, at the hour Ct two o'clock
p. m. on the 5th day Of July, 1913, to
satisfy the amount due upon such
mortgage on the day Of sale. The
premises described In such mortgage,
and which will be scld to satisfy the
same are described as follows:
lot IS In block 3, in the town Of
Sawyer. and lots !, 4, 5 and 8 Of
block :, in Hockspier's addition 10
Sawyer There viii 10 due on such
mortgage ut the dste Of sale, the Gum
Of $719.67.
Dated at velva. North Dakota, April
18th, "A. D. 1918.
MINNIE G. sCHlLI1NG,
Executrfx OF the last Will and tesla
ment Of Adam G. schilling, Mortgage.
Deceased.
]. r. MEAGHDR.
Attorney for E1ecutr1x,
velva, North Dakota.
5-29-te
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-05-29
BOY WORKS HIS WAY HOME.
Lad Gets to Workers by Short Stages
From Wilson's Inaugural.

Yonkers. N. Y.-Leo McGrath, thir-
teen, son of Patrick McGrath. a con-
tractor Of 30 Morris street. this city,
who left. unaccn ,prnied. for Presi-
dent Wilson's Inauguration March 2
and had not been heard from since,
has returned home.
The lad said that he met body Of
regiment and after the Inauguration
worked his way home by doing odd
Jobs, mostly as Office boy. at different
places along the route.
He never knew there was so much
pity for youngster like him, he said.
He found no difficulty, he said. in pro-
curing enough to eat.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-05-29
Whitney Baby Dies.

The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. IA.
F. Whitney died Saturday and the re-
mains were inferred in Rose Hill cem-
ietery. The babe was but few days
old. The parents have the sincere
sympathy Of many friends.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-05-29
SWAT FLIES FOR PRIZES.
Cincinnati: to Raise $1,000 For War on
the Pests.

Cincinnati" Swat the fly" crusaders
have commenced hostilities against the
household pests and will spend hun
dreds Of dollars in their fight on them
and their breeding places, according to
the plans made here by the food COM
mittee Of the Consumers league.
1t Is planned to raise 81 900 for prizes
to boys and girls who catch the most
dies during the months the pests are
busiest spreading disease. One plan Is
20 ask all the women's clubs of the city
and mothers clubs In the schools to
raise the money. Another plan pro.
posed is to interest the business men,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-05-29

"A. G. Olander, Minot's cigar king,
left for Chicago Monday to transact
business.
The weather warmed up this week
and everybody is wearing his coolest
summer toys. We have had a very
cool spring, but the crops didn't suffer,
in fact the weather could not have
been more ideal for seeding. Field
crops Of all kinds, grass and garden
truck are fairly leaping out Of the
ground. Tuesday was the warmest
day Of the year, the Thermometer
registering up around the ninety
mark.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-05-29
FIRST SMILE IN THREE YEARS
Convict Who Grinned Hasn't Spoken
In That Time.

Stockton, Cal.-"Silent" Carson, the
convict who was brought to this city
for investigation by alienlsts and who
has not been known to utter a word
during the three years that he has
been under sentence Of death for par
dcipation in prison break, is reported
to have smiled at one Of the hospital
attendants. and this may break down
the obstacle that has prevented his
execution on a charge of murder.
Physicians who have had Carson
under observation say this is the first
display Of any emotion on his part of
which they have any record and that
conclusions heretofore accepted as
proving him insane may be reviewed.
Carson is being subjected to a new and
original system Of Investigation by sew
0ral physicians
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-05-29
Eaa Shower For Letter Carrier,

lola. Kan. Milton G. Runbeck. rural
route mail carrier out Of the Savonburc
postoffice, was given an egg shower on
Q recent trip over his route. When
Runbeck returned to the Office after
the days drive he was the recipient Of
US fresh eggs md two dressed chick
ems. His Uniform courtesy to patrons
Gssulted IN their planning this unique
ee0pfimel.t for him
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-05-29

S. ]. LaDue has returned from
Minneapolis, where he went to receive
treatment for blood poisoning in one
Of his legs. Some weeks ago Mr.. La
Due slipped while crossing the rail-
way tracks and injured his leg
slightly, which terminated in very
serious case Of blood poisoning. For
q time it was feared that he would
lose the limb.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-05-29
Drops Law 10 8, . Farmer.

Kansas City benjamin r. Whits,
for years practicing lawyer in Kan.
sas City, has quit the law for the farm.
Recently he traded his home for q
farm in Macon county. Mo-. and II
writing back TO his friends giowins
accounts Of the venture.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-05-29
AUTO CHURCH DEDICATED.
Seating Capacity Of 200 When Tent Il
Carries 10 Spread,

Chicago-The first mOtorcar church
to be used by religious society In
America was dedicated here on the
lawn Of st. Xavier's academy by the
Right Rev. d. ]. Dougherty. bishop Of
Jaro. Philippine Islands
The car, which is called st. Peters
Motor chapel, is the gift Of a Califor-
MIA woman in memory Of her husband.
The equipment will be shipped to
Brownsville. Tex. and two Oblate IA
theirs will take it through the south
west for the next year.
A large tent, carried on its top, sur
rounds the car when it is used as
church and seats 200 persons.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-05-29

Eldon George White, the thirteen
year-old son Of Eldon White, Of the
ice cream factory, has engaged in the
buttermilk business which he is go
ing to conduct right. He has secured
q horse and buggy and is delivering
the finest find Of buttermilk about the
city at ten cents q gallon.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-05-29
ABSTRACT or STATEMENT
For the Year Ending December
A, D. 1912.

A. b. 1912.
81 the condition and affairs OF the
Liverpool and London and Globe ms
Co., Ltd, OF Liverpool. Eng, organ.
ICED under the laws OF the Kingdom
sioner OF Insurance Of the state OF
North Dakota. In pursuance Of the
laws OF said state.
:, Manager-New York Oface--Henry
,Manager-Chicago oface-william I.
Principal oface--4s william st.. New
Attorney for Service OF Process in
the state Of North Dakota:
Name, Commissioner OF Insurance;
Location, bismarck, N. D.
, UrEah'xed or Incorporated In Great
Commenced business In the United
states. 1913.
CAPITAL
Amount OF ledger assets
sss per balance), Dec.
ii. 1911. extended at. e13.Ssl.l7575
Value Of real estate owned
by the company 81, AOl S5S, OF
Loans on bonds and mort
Railroad bond. ana stocks; s s,ss7.tSs.Ge
Cash on hand and in bank SOl,54l.O6
interest due and accrued lO34S9i0
premiums In course OF col.
lection and transmission 2,O29.O48.57
Rents due and accrued. 10000 90
All other sums due to the
company ............. 2,0s1.s3
s141ss,774s4
o"aon'tted assets ....... 457,555S7
Total assets S13.7392lS
LIABILITIES
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-05-29

Six children at the home Of John
REM on the north hill, are i'll Of
chicken pox. u.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-05-29
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA.
Office of Commissioner Of Insurance..
COMPANIES CERTIFICATE OF AL

THORITY.
Whereas. the Northwestern Trust Co..
. corporation organized under the laws
Of North Dakota. has aled In this Office
a sworn statement exhibiting its condi-
ton and business for the year ending
December 81 1912, confOrmable to the
requirements Of the laws Of this state.
regulating the business Of insurance.
and,
Whereas. the said Company has filed
in this office duly certified copy Of
its charter with certificate OF organ
ization in compliance with the require
ments of the insurance laws aforesaid
Now. therefore. l. W. c. Taylor, Com.
missioner Of Insurance Of the State OF
North Dakota, pursuant to the provis-
ions Of said laws, do hereby certify
that the above named Company is fully
empowered. through its authorized
agents, to transact its appropritte
business Of Fidelity and Surety Insur-
ance in this state according to the laws
thereof. until the Slst day Of March.
\ D. 1914.
In testimony whereof, l have here's
unto set my hand and seal at Bis
marck. this lat day Of April. A. D. 1913.
(SEAL) w. C. TAYLOR.
Commissioner of Insurance
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-05-29

Geo. 1. Ryerson, one Of the promi-
nent citizens from Medicine Lake,
Mont, visited old friends in Minot
Monday.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-05-29

Ties SS.723.246.O5
Premiums received during
the year In cash ....... S,S9O.66l53
Interest and dividends re-
ceived during the year. 41S,48A9l
Rents received during the
Amount received from all
other sources .......... s.54so7
DIsBuRsEMENTs s'''S''o'1''
Losses paid during the
Paid for commissions and nd ''''''' ''1'''
brokerage ............. 1,s4assAsl
other charges .......... sss.sa2.ss
Paid for taxes ........... 2l1,l5S,61
Amount Of all other dis
bursements ......... 1.s6s,o55.4s
Total disbursements 80. 4s7, s7s.2s
NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS
Total risks taken during
r the year ,,,.. s4.s4o.66s.oo
during the year ........ 157,005.O2
Total losses incurred dur
Total amount Of losses
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA.
Office Of Commissioner Of Insurance.
/. w. c. Taylor. commissioner Of ip-
do hereby certify that the foregoing is
true abstract of the original state
ment now on file in this, office.
In testimony whereof have here
unto set my hand and affixed the seal
of this office at Bismarck the LIST day
of April A. D. 1913.
(SEAL) w. C. TAYLOR,
Commissioner Of Insurance.
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA,
Office of Commissioner of Insurance.
COMPANY's CERTIFICATE OF AU-
THORITY.
Whereas. the Liverpool and Lando1
organized under the laws of Great
Britain, has filed a sworn state ment
exhibiting its condition and business
for the year ending December 81, 1912,
conformab BILE to the requirements of the
laws Of this state, regulating the BUSH
ness of insurance, and,
Whereas, the said Company has filed
In this office a duly certified copy of
its charter with certificate of organiza.
ton in compliance with the require
mepts of the insurance laws aforesaid.
Now, therefore, I. w. c. Taylor, Com
missioner OF Insurance Of the State Of
North Dakota, pursuant. to the pro-
visions Of said laws. do hereby certify
that the above named company Is fully
empowered, through its authorised
agents. to transact its appropriate
business of Fire, Tornado and Marine
Insurance In this state according to
the laws thereof, until the 31st day Of
March, A. D. 1914.
In testimony whereof, have here.
unto set my hand and seal at Bismarck.
ts1s ~ day Of April II 4: p I1 as1s
Commissioner OF Insurance.
t-sr -.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-11-21
Esther Griffin White Gives
About 500 Volumes in
City and County.
400 TO CAM BRIDGE
High School. City Library.
and Reid Hospital Are
Recipients

Owing TO lack OF room. 10 care for
the contents OF her large family lib
rary. Esther Griffin White this week
disposed OF a large number OF valu-
able volumes by giving them 10 vari-
Gus public institutions in Wayne Coun-
ty
To the new city library at Cambridge
City she has given 100 volumes. most
of them from the collection OF her sis
ter Mrs n. {. Emery, who died last
year The collection embraces a com
plete Encyclopedia Britannica, the bio
graphical edition of Thackery. a con-
siderable amount of recent fiction.
and an excellent print of Raphael 5
Madonna.
Part of the books were taken 70
Cambridge City yesterday by County
Representative Judkins and the re
mainder were shipped today.
The Richmond high school receives
a valuable collection containing among
other things. a life OF Lincoln in nine
volumes. the works OF Marion Craw
ford. recent biography of George
Barbara Shaw ad the autobiography
of Joe Jefferson.
To the Morrisson-Reeves library
Miss White gave a number OF high
class reference books. at the same
time sending SO recent novels to the
Reid Memorial hospital
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-11-21
HUSBAND TOOK HER
AMONG STRANGERS
So Says Laura Null in Her
Complaint For Legal
Separation.

Failure to prove her qualifications
as a resident Of Wayne county. pre-
vented the hearing of divorce proceed
ngs of Laura Null against John Null
from being heard in circuit court to-
day. Mr.. and Mrs. Null were married
in Covington in 1911. She is 81 years
old and his age is Sc.
Mrs. Null charged cruel and in.
human treatment which she says con
sisted of her husband taking her to
Virginia and leaving her there among
strangers. She has been there until
August. when she returned to her
farm near Centerville.
Null says he will contest the suit
as he gave Mrs Null large sum OF
money with which to make improve.
ments on her farm. He is a cement
worker and testified that his salary is
800 a month.
Judge Fox stated that Mrs. Null
must reside in Wayne county two
years before the case can come under
his jurisdiction.