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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-03-18
ESTATE SW|NDLERS
About Fake Chancery
Court Claims are Made
Pu lie.

London, March 1S.-The missing
estate swindle is evidently again being
worked extensively in the United
States. The embassy here is over
whelmed with letters from American
"heirs' asking how best to secure
estates due them. Some letters lndi.
cats that victims were induced to pant
with all their property to pay expenses
of pseudo representatives of the chan
Gerry court.
Ten years go the state department
at Washington received so many re-
quests about missing estates in chan
Gerry that a special investigation was
made by Henry White, then first
secretary of the American embassy
here. He reported that it would be
practically impossible for any Ameri-
can to secure an estate from the court
of chsrcery. The report showed that
the lai &c estates constantly spoken Of
rs dormant in chancery'' or await
ing claimants in the Bank of England
were purely imaginary, and usually
the invention of swindlers, who OBJ.
tain money for the prosecution Of
claims to fictitious fortunes.
The funds In chancery open te
claim are few, averaging less thar
81, 800 each, two only approaching
SIS, 900, and most of them inevitably
would consume their value in the ex
penses of recovery. The fullest proof
Of gsneslogy are demanded. and in
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-03-18
THINGS | REMEMBER"
Frederick Townsend Martin Wrote
Candid Criticisms of Notabies.

Frederick Townsend Martin Wrote
Candid Criticisms of Notables.
The late Frederick Townsend Martin,
spoken of by many as the leader Of
society in New York and the successor
of Ward McAllister. published in Oc-
tober, 1913. Things | Remember" a
book showing the personal side Of In
ternational society life. In this he told
of well known leaders OF the social
world and drew upon the recollections
of some twoscore years for stories
about society leaders both in America
and Europe. King Edward. three
popes, General Grant and others found
a place In this volume of memoirs.
which was considered a rather frank
revelation.
Mr.. Martin. who was sixty-four years
old, never married. He was q student
of labor questions and a friend Of the
needy. He frequently visited the Bow
cry mission. in New York, and gave
talks there to the human derelicts, and
on many occasions these men were his
guests at dinners specially provided
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-03-18
GOOD MEETINGS
Crawford and Dillon Are Greet
ed by Large Audi
ences

Platte,s March 1S.-Congressman
Dillon spoke bsfore an audience of
about $50 people here, making a strong
appeal fol- progressive republicanism.
The Congressman was enthusiastically
received and was frequently inter
rupted during bis address by applause
from the appreciative audience. He
finds this section particularly strong
for the entire ticket.
Deadwood, March Is. - Senator
Crawford had a splendid meeting here
tonight. Despite stormy weather there
was a large crowd and close attention
was paid to his exposition of misrepre-
sensations and discussion of the real
i sues. That he has good sup port even
in this stalwart stronghold was evil
denced by the hearty applause ACCORDED
him. He will get a good vote in
Lawrence county. despite the hostility
of the controlling interests.
B~ritton. March 1s.-Senatcr Coe J..
Crawford spoke to a large audience at
Britton Friday. The speech was clean
and free from 'mud singing" and
not a person left the room during the
entire address which lasted almost
two hours. The senator spent con-
siderable time in answering the
chsrses preferred against him by the
campaign committee of his opponent,
Mr.. Burke. The whole speech took
we'll, and many who were against him
at the beginning were for him at the
closing. He made many votes at Brit
ton
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-03-18

the case of Americans such proofs are
almost impossible. Even the clearest
claims are usually barred Oy the
statute of limitations. About the
time OF this report the inquiries became
so heavy that they overloaded the cor
respondence of the embassy, and a
printed form of reply was adopted and
this Is in use today. Last year when
one of these swindlers persuaded a
number of alleged descendants in
America that the estate of their ances-
tor Sir Francis Drake was ready for
distribution by the court of chancery,
the swindle was widely exposed by the
American newspapers. with this result
that the inquiries practically ceased
until within the past few weeks.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-03-18

Decatur. Ill.-Mont Schultz. who was
said to have been drowned In the San
CANON W. years ago and who was
recently discovered in Sharon. Pa.
working under an assumed name, re
turned to Decatur to visit his family,
which consists of his wife. one son
eighteen years old and a girl seven
years old The family will be united
again. but expects to o from De-
catur.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-03-18

ers report the soil as being in prime
condition. Notwithstanding the fact
that only a trace of moisture has fallen
since last October.
DeSmet Thirteen children, the
youngest of whom is but two years old,
are left motherless as the result Of the
death of Mrs. Bernard Cavansugh, a
well known resident cf this section
For years she had b,en prominent in
the work of the Catholic church So
%cieties aud bad Il wide acquaintance.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-03-18

ballot boxes which had been sealed pre-
paratory to being sent out,
Attorney Generl johnson was com
municated with in regsd to the matter
and replied as follows:
mo voter can change his primary
utilization under the new primary law
after the time for registration has ex-
pired and the votes of those who have
changed are in my opinion illegal and
should not be counted
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-03-18

tism, kidney and bladder troubles.
You a not take them into your
system without good results. That is
because Foley Kidney Pills give to the
kidneys and bladder just what nature
calls for to hesl these weakened and
inactive organs. For sale by all drug
eists. ADV.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-22

has all the requisites for the success
full roofing contractor, is careful In
tho selection OF his materials. EN-
ploys the labor which knows how to
put it on correctly and is reliable IN
everything which he undertakes. Mr..
Hall has put on hundreds of roofs In
Fairmont and lie will gladly refer u
any of these as to his dcpendability
for the best work. Estimates are
chccrfully furnished by Mr.. Hall
and contracts promptly executed. Mr..
Hall has his business address at his
home. TIT Pittsburgh avenue. He is
an honorable citizen. cntcrprislns
and active in support of civic and
public improvements. Mr.. Hall IS
completing for himself one of the
handsomcst brick residences grazing
the East Side which lie will enjoy
with his family.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-22

TO show any Nlissourians, IL there be
any in this meek o. the woods. :
They have completed some splendid
work during the past year. doing til
brick work on the Rivcsvillc church.
butcher school building. Arnctts-
willie parsonage and the Virginia
avenue school. while they have COM
plctcd such handsome residences US
those of Squire Atusgravc. Louis
Hclmtck, y. L. Jamison. J. o. Whor.
ley. Quay HaIler. Bob Tucker and
many others. They have extensive
work under way at present.
Watson & Brand are prepared to
furnish estimates ON any work and
can give the highest endorsements
uf their ability, general efficiency
aud reliability In everything under
taken. Both are men OF prominence
in the business and civic life OF tho
community. earnest workers for the
public upllct and good boosters for
The city and county.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-22
CHAs. W. HALL.
Slate and Tin Roofer.

One nr thc commcndahlc results OF
undermined building construction Is
found In tho RELOCATION of the shin
gle. or wooden roof. Insurance cx-
pcrts declare that wooden, roofing
has been the direct cause OF moro
losses from fire in residence property
than is traccable to any one. cause,
aud general campaign directed
against the use of the wooden shin
gle has practically caused its BAN
ishment. Slate. tin and other met
nls have taken the place OF wood and
where there is proper care exercised
in securing the best qualities OF these
materials and having them nut on
correctly. the change has been high
ly beneficial. life of the roof in
creased, better fire protection afford
ed and the danger OF decay of the
building lessened.
Fairmont people have caN3e TO
know the truthfulness of these as
scrtions, for during recent years they
have largely adopted the metal and
slate roof and they also have the
very best and most reliable contract
ing ability in putting them on-no
roofing firm in the country having
higherreputation than Chas. w. Hall
who has been en- gagged in this linesot
work here; for a NUN er OF years He
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-22

mont. having previously been cngag-
ed with prominent firm Of this
city, and gained that practical
knowledge OF the work which alone
brings efficiency in contracting exc
cution.
Mr.. Childs has been doing u sue
ccssful business since opening his
place. He has successfully complct
cd number of installations, wired
u number of buildings and had n full
share of the repair business, his re-
pair department being one of his
snccialties. There is nothing in the
line Of electrical repairs which he is
not prepared TO do. and what he con
tracts is promptly and efficiently
executed. He is glad to submit cs-
Inmates without cost to any persons
contemplating work, and is capable
OF correctly figuring on both large
and small work. Mr.. Ghiids may be
rcncl,ed ovcr both phones.
Mr.. Childs has an cnvlabic rcp,l-
ta.lon for honesty and stratghtfor-
wardncss. is man OF enterprise am,l
a thorough booster for his home city
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-22
WATSON & BRAND.
Brick Contractors.

a combination OF forces effected
within recent months has resulted
in ono OF the best and most efficient
contracting firms for brick work Of
which he state can boast. THIS COM
bination brought together Walter n.
Wilson and e. D. Brand. who are
now operating under the name OF
Watson G. Brand with Offices In 212
Jacobs building. Both men have
wide experience, and when they
combine their efforts, higher cff:-
cheney and greater possibilities mr.:
the sure result. MIR. Watson ha1
bccn contracting here for number
Of years. having formerly been ~
member OF the firm OF Watson ~
Vaughn, while later he was doin1;
business alone. MIR. Brand is a
young man. but has many friends
throughout Marion county and his
record as II contractor is up with the
best.
But contractor is Judged best b.
his works, and this new firm OF cN-
pcricnccd contractors are prepared
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-22

.merIv been known as Martin Bros,
but in more recent years Mr.. w. Z.
Martin has conducted the business
as the Martin Plumbing Company
and It is but stating well known
fact to give him credit for us high
standing among builders and con-
tractors and all those for whom lie
has performed work, as any similar
ly engaged in this or any other
section. Mr.. Martin is careful in
dis supervision. Just as lie is care
full in the employing of the best
class of workmen, and lie finds his
strongest recommendations FROM
those for whom he has done work.
lie has done much Of the best WORK
In this section and is capable OF
handling the largest work which, tho
territory may offer. lie is a most
cstimable citizens, good booster
aud enjoys wide friendship. Ills
place is on Parks avenue.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-22
swIGER & coNAwAY.
Brick Contractors.

There is no one thing. perhaps.
witch so forccrully impresses a
stranger visiting Fairmont as the SUI
pcriority Of the construction of bust
ness blocks Of tho city and the mag
nillccnt homes Of its citizens In
fact, in. recent years the city has
Gained the reputation ms a city OF
beautiful homes. and especially Is
this true Of many of the homes In
which brick has been used as the
principal material. TO her architects
and contractors jointly the city l.;
due thanks for this condition. OF
course. had 1t not been for the taste
and good Judgment OF the citizens
owning these business blocks and
homes they could not have existed,
but It requires the final work of the
architect and the contractor to Sc
cure the result for the owner. Among
the contracting firms who have
gained high reputation in their spc-
Cialty III brick work done will rank
the firm OF Swigcr & Conway, whose
offices are oil the second floor at SOC
Main street.
Mcssrs. Swigcr & Conway have
specialized in brick and concrete
work, and as monuments to their
building skill. they can point to
many OF the best buildings, both
business and residence, in Fairmont.
1t may be said greatly to the credit
or this firm that they have nesel
been awarded contract, large o"
small. which they have not been able
TO complete TO the entire satisfaction
of the general contractors. architects
or owners as the case may have been.
They are thorough In their knowl-
edge OF brick and concrete work, par
ticular in the employment Of the best
workmen and honest in every detail
OF the work. They have succccucn
on merit.
j. a. Swigcr and VIM. w. Coma
way are the mcmbcrs Of the firm
and both have the full confidence OF
the building world. while their rank
In the commercial world Is equally
high. They are men OF enterprise.
sterling integrity and full reliability.
and they are to be ranked among the
strong and substantial builders OF
Farmont.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-22
S. M. K1sNER.
Best Roofing, Timing, Sheet Metal
Working.

The house is no better than the
roof, which covers II. THIS is an
apothcgm ancient in years but as
true today as when 1t was coined. 4
mansion may be constructed Of thu
finest of materials but with infer
Tor roof it soon is in ruins. A cabin
may be constructed OF third elias
lumber, but good roof will eXtcnG
its life almost indefinitely. There
tore. when 1t comes to putting Il roof
on your new or old building, it l.;
well to consider the contractor, his
record for reliability and the class
Of his work. Tile firm of S. NJ. Kis
ncr, OF Fairmont. invite such fnvcs-
tigation OF their record for they
know 1t will stand the most rigid
inspection. The Kisncr firm is one
Of the oldest in the city. though new
under its present name. December
/ of last year MIR. Iisncr bought
the roofing and sheet metal business
conducted many years by j. S. Nor
ris 4 Son and under the new man
agcmcnt the good reputation of tho
old firm has been fully sustained
and the new owner has been able to
show Il very nice increase in its opc.
rations. In fact. Mr.. <isner is now
conducting the largest of such bust
ness houses in the city, and for
reliability, honesty and trustwortl-
mess, no firm has firmer hold upon
the community. There arc seven en-
pert workmcn offering their services
through the Kisncr firm, and it is
this EXPERIENCES, coupled with the
strict and efficient supervision Of
Mr.. Kisncr, which enables, him to
guarantee every bit OF the work
which he performs.
MIR. Kisner is prepared 10 put on
roofing in any material that may be
desired. and he will use only the
best grades and guarantee II satisfac-
tory job. He is also prepared to do
all kinds of timing and sheet metal
work, furnace building and repair
ing, spouting, etc, and he has the
machinery and equipment necessary
for the highest quality OF work In
each. Mr.. Kisncr is IL practical man
in his business with long experience,
and he is one OF the live and progress.
sivc business men Of the community.
full deserving his success.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-22
cHAs. D. HoUGH.

Timing. Spoutine and Repairing
The days OF the Shing!c roof have
past, Just as the use OF wood IN many
other iaSn OF building construction
las bCaHme obsolete. Tin has be-
come one OF the most satisfactory
substitutes, both because Of It's last
ing quality and It's chcapncss. But
this Is true of tin only when the best
quality is used and the work OF put
ting 1t on the building is correctly
done. People OF Fairmont who have
contracted with Chas. D. IIough to
do their timing know of his expert
ness and reliability, and he Is doing
- big business. including the manu-
facturc Of hot air heaters, while he
spcciali&c3 in the repair OF old gas
ranges usually considered as worth-
less, making them almost like new.
Mr.. Tough does general work in
timing. spoutfng, suttcring, ETC., and
makes speciality OF repair work. He
has an excellent reputation for re-
liability and thOroughncss in all
work which he undertakes, and Is
prepared to give guarantee Of salts
faction. MIR. TTougll has his address
at ia Hull alley. and he will be
pleased to confer with any persons
who may desire any work done in
Thinning. lie has been engaged in
business twcnty-fOur years. succeed
ing to business which was Cstab-
lishcd by his grandfather.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-22
REED PLUMBING COMPANY.
Engineers, Plumbing of All
Kinds. Etc.

Dating its establishment back fOs
rome seventeen years. and having !"
clean record for the best service and
execution in everything which 1t has
undertaken. the Reed Plumbing COM
Iany stands forth as one Of the
strongest and most reliable of the
business establishments OF Fairmont.
and one which has much to do with
making modern the homes. business
blocks and public buildings Of the
city. II is probably the oldest Of such
firms doing business here and 1t IS
as strong in its reliability and trust
wotthincss as It Is old i'll years
which naturally gives it first place
In several lines Of cndcuvor.
Reed Plumbing Company are sant'
tury engineers, gas, steam and hot
water filters and dealers III plumb
crs' supplies Of all kinds. while they
also carry very complete and up
to-datc line OF electrical and combi-
nation fixtures, enamclcd bath and
lavatories. They do an immense bust
ness in Fairmont, but their business
is by no means confined to this city,
as they lave completed extensive jobs
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-22
HoLBERT & sPEDDEN.
Building Contractors.

More than Il score OF years of hon
ornhIc and successful connection
with building construction in Fair
mont have placed this firm the peer
of any contracting firm in this city
or. possibly in West Virginia. This
in ~ reputation which the firm has
Justly won through the high class OF
work performed both in Fairmont
and other cities Of this state, and
other states.
1t is to the credit OF this firm that
they never turned over the keys to
any building when the full stipula-
lions OF the plans and specifications
had not been carried through to the
satisfaction OF the supervising archt-
tect or owner of the building. This
applies to both materials and work
manslip, and the success OF the
building contractor depends as much
ON the care exercised In the sclec-
ton OF materials as on the quality
+ Of the work performed.
LII both cases their record Is fully
satisfactory.
nolbcrt & Spcddcn cater to tho
higher class Of building constitute
tion, though they give the same de-
gree OF care to the smaller work.
As. monuments to their building
skill, this firm is enabled to point
with pride to many of the finest
business blocks. public buildings an"
residences in the city.
They were tho general contractor"
for tic magnificent First NJ. u.
Church Of this city. the High school
sot Fairmont. They have Just COM
plcted the splendid Linden avenue
school in Clarksburg and arc erect
Ing d splendid church cd!fice for the
First Presbyterian congregation In
4 Conncllsvlllc costing them 100000
aud they have built many school
buildings Throughout the state.
This firm have offices in the ia"
cobs building, and will be glad t."
confer with parties contemplating
building. They employ the best class
OF labor on all their various works.
S. Ray Holbcrt and w. II. Sped
den, members of this firm, have the
city's interests at heart aiding when
possible In the city'S bcttcrment and
upgrowth. As business men they ar"
successful and have the conftdcnc,
OF their business associates.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-22
cHAs. E. MUMFoRD.
Electrical Supplies and Plumbing.

Carrying stocks OF supplies unsur-
fra4ged in the city, and engaged
twelve years in the contracting busi-
ness. there is not firm in the city
which has higher rating for the class
Of his work and the character OF his
supplies than Chas. T.. Mumford, To-
Gated on Jackson street near Barney.
MIR. Mumford has been located in this
store for tile past four years. and has
arranged his stocks in such attrac-
tive manner that the customer may
sec the full effect OF what lie is buy
ing, while the variety covers every
thing in the way Of electrical and
combination fixtures. gas fixtures,
cnamelcd baths and lavatories.
Mr.. Mumford's twelve years in con-
tracting for electrical, gas, heating
and plumbing installation have
scrvCdto place him in the front rank
of such contractors in the state. He Is
capable of tho largest work which
may be, contemplated In this district.
and bis well known reliability and
trustworthincss in whatever he un
dcrtakes has given him many Of the
best Jobs Of installation since he en-
tered business. He has done mucn
OF tic work In Fairmont. and his
services have been called to other
towns surrounding, and it is said to
Ills great credit that he has never
failed in the satisfactory completion
OF. any job which he has undertaken.
He employs the most skilled help
whichsi It is possible for him to find,
and he gives the work careful per-
sonal supervision as we'll.
Mr.. Mumford belongs to that pro-
srcsstvc, widc-awake type Of Fair
mont's business men who have been
community builders, always ready u
boost and aid in whatsoever way pos
sibic to make the town grow and
prosper. lie is successful and de-
scrvcdly so.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-10-22

know that contract placed with
this company means contract which
will be perfectly executed.
Connected with the Hawkins Con-
struction Company are some OF the
most progressive of the business men
Of Fairmont, men who are thorough
ly equipped for their different phases
or general contracting work, relia-
bic in all that they undertake, and
capable of the very highest character
OF construction and building. me
officers OF the company are w. f.
Hawkins, president; J. Guy Hawkins
sccrctary-trcasurer. They have Of
fices in suite II Fleming building.