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The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1914-12-03
CHARTER
OF THE OLGA REAL ESTATE CO., INC.

OF THE OLGA REAL ESTATE CO., INC
United States of America, State of Louisiana,
City of New Orleans, Parish of Orleans.
Be it known, that on this twenty ninth day
of the month of October, in the year one
thousand, nine hundred and fourteen, before
me, Robert Legier, notary public, duly COM
missioned and qualified in and for the par
ish of Orleans, state of Louisiana, afore-
said, therein residing, and in the presence
of the witnesses hereinafter named and I'M
dersigned: personally came and appeared the
persons whose names are hereunto signed,
who declared that, availing themselves Of the
provisions of the laws of this state relative
to the organization of corporations, they have
covenanted and agreed and do, by these pres
ents, covenant, agree, bind, form and consti-
tute themselves, as well as such other per-
sons as may hereafter join or become asso-
ciated with them, into a corporation and body
polite in law, for the objects and purposes
and under the agreements and stipulations
following, to-wit:
Article 1.-The name and style of this cor
poration shall be the Olga Real Estate Com
pany, Incorporated, and under that name it
shall have and enjoy all the rights, advan-
tages and privileges granted by law TO cor
porations; it shall exist for period of ninety
nine years from the date hereof; it shall have
power and authority to sue and be sued in
its corporate name; to make and use a cor
porate seal and the same to break or alter
at pleasure; to hold, receive, purchase, con-
vey, mortgage and hypothecate property, real
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1914-12-03
NOT ON THE MAP.

q Mrs. Norman had a maid, Jane, who
had a lover in the army. One day,
after receiving a letter from him, she
sought her mistress and asked II she
might see a map. A while after she
returned 70 Mrs. Norman again and
said she could not find the place
where her lover was.
where is it, do you say, Jane?
asked the mistress.
"DuranceviIle," replied Jane, after
another careful perusal of the letter.
Mrs. Norman searched the map,
but no such place could be found.
Jane" she said, please let me see
the part OF the letter which gives the
name Of the place where he is"
Jane complied, and Mrs. Norman
read: 81 am in durance vile, but hope
soon TO be sent home. National
Monthly.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1914-12-03
His Cue.

A couple of stars were rehearsing in
new play. This is a lie, comments
the reader; plays don't have two stars.
Yes, but this was a very modern play,
with a very reckless manager. They
do almost anything these days.
Well, anyhow, as we were saying
before YOU interrupted, couple OF
stars were rehearsing. and the first
star said:
Now, in this scene l am supposed
to exit in the rear, while you stand
in front, facing the audience. Now,
what will be your cue to resume your
lines?"
The look OF satisfaction on the
faces OF the audience" answered the
second star.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1914-12-03

ing bis ample supply. His friends said
that three hours was the limit of time
that be would wear these garments
without exchanging.
Bellchambers disappeared very sud-
denly. For three days his absence
brought no alarm to his friends, and
then they began to operate the usual
methods of inquiry. All of them fail
ed. He had left absolutely no trace
behind. Then the search for a motive
was instituted. but none was found.
He had no enemies, he had no debts,
there was no woman. There were sew
eral thousand dollars in his bank to
his credit He had never showed any
tendency toward mental eccentricity
In fact he was of particularly calm
and well balanced temperament. Every
means Of tracing the vanished man
was made use of. but without avail. Ii
was one OF those cases-more numer-
GUS OF late years-where men seem to
save gone out like the flame Of a can.
die, leaving not even a trail OF smoke
as a witness.
In May Tom Eyres and Lancelot Gil
Ham. two of Bellchambers' old friends.
went for little run on the other side.
While pOttering around In Italy and
Switzerland they happened one day to
hear of a monastery in the Swiss Alps
that promised something outside Of the
ordinary tourist beguiling attractions.
The monastery was almost inaccessi.
BILE to the average sightseer. being on
an extremely rugged and precipitous
spur of the mountains The attractions
II possessed but did not advertise were,
first, an exclusive and divine cordial
made by the monks that was said to
far surpass benedictine and chartreuse;
next huge brass bell. so purely and
accurately cast that 1t had not ceased
sounding since 1t was first rung 300
years ago. Finally It was asserted
that no Englishman had ever set foot
within its walls. Eyres and Gillian
decided that these three reports called
for Investigation.
It took them two days, with the aid
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1914-12-03
How TO Write a Letter.

The convict had dug a tunnel to
freedom. Gazing lovingly at the cell
he had occupied for 20 long years. he
grew sad. He recalled the many kind
nesses of the warden and felt qualms
at leaving without some explanation.
So he took a stub OF pencil and wrote:
Dear Warden: l crave your par
don for the liberty I am about to
take" but hearing footsteps Of the
guard. he ended abruptly and depart
ed henceforth, soforth and etCetera
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1914-12-03
Eauipping an AgrIcuIturlst.

"Hows your boy Josh doing"
Well" replied Farmer Corntossel,
Josh is a smart boy and mighty
willin', but I'm goin' to have to send
him to school some more before can
depend on him for help on the farm"
why, he is a we'll educated young
man."
Yes, but he's got to specialize. I'm
goin' to keep him studyin' geology
until he kin recognize a rock before
he hits II with a plow."
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1914-12-03
q Vain Hope,

What are you saving all your
money for?" asked the man who
doesn't hesitate to ask questions.
Il want to become independent" re-
piled the conscientious citizen, so
that l can serve my fellow men with
out thought of compensation"
Nonsense! If you ever get that
much money your fellow men Will re-
gard you with fierce suspicion as a
representative of big business"
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1914-12-03

vi the reading public ana the
friends Of Johnny BcllCham-
bcrs have ceased TO marvel at his SUD.
den and unexplained disappearance
nearly q year ago This particular
mystery has now been cleared up. but
the solution is 50 strange and incredi-
bic 10 the mind Of the arerage man
that only ii select few who were III
close touch with Bellchambers will
give II full credence.
Johnny Bcllchambers, as is well
known. belonged TO the intrinSicaIiy
inner circle Of the elite Without any
OF the osteutatiOn of the fashionable
ones who endeavOr TO attract notice Ivy
eccentric display OF wealth and show
he still was au fait in everything that
gave deserved luster 10 his high posi-
ton in the ranks of society.
Especially did he shine in the matter
of dress. In this he was the despair
OF imitatOrs. Always correct. ex-
uuIsitely groomed and possessed of an
unlimited wardrobe, he was conceded
to be the best dressed man in New
York and therefore in America. There
was not a tailor in Gotham who would
not have deemed it n precious boon 10
have been granted the privilege OF
making Bellchambers' clothes without
a cent Of pay AS he wore them. they
would have been priceless advertise
ment. Trousers were his especial pas
sion. Here nothing but perfection
would be notice He would have worn
a patch as quickly as he would have
overlooked a wrinkle. He kept a man
In his apartments always busy press
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1914-12-03
Two Of q Kind.

Three-year-old Katharine was In
Uncle. Johns garden stepping on his
new peas. When Uncle John saw the
destruction that was going on he called
out: Katharine, get out of that bed
at once. i am q very bad man, and
I'll punish you il you don't" She came
toward him, smiling, and held out her
little hand to shake hands, saying:
You say you're a bad man? Then
We'll be partners, for I'm awful bad
little girl"
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1914-12-03
Budding Politician.

Little Willie is kindergarten pupil.
His father is a politician. Because
Willie had been good all the week the
teacher permitted him to choose a
game. He lined up his classmates
against the blackboard and shouted
fiercely: "All who are going to vote
for Dempsey hold up the right hand!"
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1914-12-03
MAKING Matters Worse.

'Twpson wants to separate from
his wife"
"On what grounds?"
HE says she deceived him before
he married her by making him think
she could win money playing bridge
to pay for her clothes"
"She loses, eh?"
"Yes. She not only fails to win
enough to pay for her own clothes,
but she loses the money Twpson needs
to buy his clothes"
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1914-12-03
Appreclation.

What do you consider the greatest
achievement of science?"
We'll" replied Mr.. Dustin Stax,
"after a careful study of values OF all
kinds I must say that the scientists
who started radium at millions Of dol
lars an ounce and then managed to
hold the price up deserve credit for
considerable achievement"
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1914-12-03
Extremejy Active.

''Mr. Blobson seems to be promi-
nent citizen"
Yes, indeed. He's chairman of
more committees that never meet than
any other man ] ever saw"
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1914-12-03
Quite a Difference.

Sir George Rose, once turning Q
corner, came suddenly upon some
young barristers who were in the act
Of aping his walk and gestures. you
mistake, gentlemen" said the good
natured wit, accosting them. THAT
is not the air of the Rose; It Is only
the stalk"
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1914-12-03
How lInoIeum Kills Germs.

German scientists have discovered
that disease germs quickly die when
they come in contact with the ordinary
floor covering known as linoleum. This
is thought to be due to the disinfectant
properties Of linseed OIL which is found
In linoleum in large quantities.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1914-12-03
Vain Hope.

Il see some one over there in that
field who may come to our assistance"
said the near-sighted motorist who
was struggling to put on a new tire.
I'm afraid not" answered the per-
spring friend. THE figure you see Is
that Of a scarecrow."
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1914-12-03
Where tho Soft Spot Was.

Gladys-Jack really has a soft spot
IN his heart for me.
Muriel-How do you know?
Gladys-He says he is always think.
ing Of me.
Muriel-Why, a man doesn't think
with his heart. The soft spot must
be in his head.-Judge.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1914-12-03
Ocean Cable figures.

It takes three seconds for a cable
message to cross the Atlantic from
England. Cable costs about one thou
sand dollars a mile to lay and the TO-
tai amount laid OF the bottom OF the
sea represents a value of $3.50, 900.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1914-12-03
a StIno to II,

my wife made me a success" re-
marked the man.
I'm glad to hear you say that"
declared his pastor.
Yes; she has always wanted so
many things that I've just had to
hustle"
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1914-12-03
Investigations.

Half the world doesn't know how
the other half lives" said the ready
made philosopher.
True" replied Senator Sorghum.
And l, for one. don't believe we can
ever hold enough investigations to find
out"
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1914-12-03
Somewhat Slow.

"Cobsworth never does anything
without first thinking it over"
That's true. I've known him to &C.
quire a three days growth of whisk
ers while meditating a shave"
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1914-12-03
A Lucky Chap.

Lucky? When the earthquake
came It improved his property. Got
a lot of material out for him"
What on earth did he own?"
"A stone quarry"
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1914-12-03
lonqFelt Want.

This country may get along q
great deal better some day If only
the gyroscope is perfected so that 1t
can be applied to keeping statesmen
steady.-Boston Globe.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1914-12-03
Waxing Eloquent.

Crawford-Your friend raves 30
over his suburban town he must be a
great lover Of nature.
Crabshaw-Not exactly; think he
wants to sell his place.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1914-12-03
A Limit.

Bell-Betty is horribly afraid of mi
crobes.
Beulah-It's a wonder she let's any
Of the men kiss her.
"Oh, she's not as afraid as that"
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1914-12-03
Contaulous.

Yes, money is filthy lucre;
There's no mistaking that.
Let's call a twenty dollar bill
A billion microbe mat.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1914-12-03
No Doubt They Do,

Many modern literary critics no
doubt follow the rule of Sidney Smith,
who said he never read book before
reviewing 1t. as it prejudiced a man
so.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1914-12-03

Test for Prospective Father.
No man has any business to get
married until he can listen to a cry
ing baby without saying things tAat
wouldn't look we'll in print.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1914-12-03
Fortune Tellers' Resources.

A fortune teller's business depends
largely on people who get lonesome
and are willing to pay for little fat
terry.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1914-12-03
Always Crowded.

There Is plenty of room at the top,
This is one OF our favorite lines.
But can tell you that this isn't true
OF the spot where the lmelight shines
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1914-12-03
Printers Ink People.

This world fierce terror would disclose
In numerous directions.
II people looked and talked like those
Portrayed in comic sections.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1914-12-03

involuntary Ignorance.
II one-half the world doesn't know
how the other half lives it's not be-
cause 1t doesn't try to find out
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1914-12-03

Newwed-Look how your coat Is
torn. feel sorry for you poor bachel-
ors. Now, when a married man get q
little rent in his clothes
Wise-He goes and pays 1t to the
landlord.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1914-12-03

Forestry Expert-This ruthless de-
struction of trees must be stopped!
Summer Girl-Yes, indeed. II they
destroy all the trees there won't be
any place to swing a hammock, will
there?
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1914-12-03

Jiggson-They say old Koyne has
untold wealth.
Wiggson-Yes; SO the tax collector
was telling me.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1914-12-03

n YSTERIES follow one another
AH SO closely in a great city that
IVs the reading public ana the
friends Of johnny BCllCham-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-31

at coraopolis.
Ebert Seabright. OF Gary. Ind. a.
spending Few days with relatives in
this city. i''
Mr, and Mrs. Reed Rosser. OF Pitts
pursh; spent sunday with relatives in
The steamboat oriole took on a sun
ply OF coal at the Marley wharf yes
The Carnegie Steel Works resumed
brief lay on. -
Rev. \. y. Liyermore. OF wellsburr.
VIII be in the city Wednesday and viii
have charge OF the services at the Trim
Bellaire Lodge Of Elks will GO IN
Moundsville to install officers, Friday
Miss Mae McGInty has accepted a
hshment.
Sheriff John Anderson was a business
visitor in this city yesterday
Mrs. Clarence Huffman, of East Liver
latives I'm this city
Mrs. M. J. Curran. OF Pennsboro. w.
Va. has returned home after n visit
with relatives in this city.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-31

Mr.. and MTs. j. W Eskcy have re-
turned home from St Petersburg, Fla.
where they spent very enjoy able
Miss Helen Garvin was the guest OF
Misses Vida and Bessie Murrin. OF
Bethlehem last saturday and Sunday.
Mrs; y. J. iiawn and her daughter.
Miss Eta. OF Wheeling Island. have
taken rooms for the summer 81 Mrs.
Pauline Andrcas' residence at Mozart.
They will not come TO Mozart until ar
az present occupied by two OF the teach
Miss Eva Corbeu. of BeIlaire was the
guest Of her cousin. Mrs. Oms Bonar
Sunday and Monday.
Mrs. J. ". Montgomery and her son.
tectl. OF Wheeling. are visiting at the
nome OF Tom MONTGOMERY. during the
moving week vacation.
Miss villa and Miss Bessie Murrln
we're visiting at the home OF Miss Helen
GarNin sunday and Monday.
Mrs. Lena Bowen. Of $500 wetzeI
street Wheeling. spent SUNDAY at the
home OF her brother. \. {. Myers
Miss Edna klaEcs. who has been an
the sick list for several days. has about
Mrs. wnhclmina Klsges. Of wheeling
Sreek, y VISITING a. the home of her
Tho funeral OF Mrs. Mary A. Burr.
VINO died at Sherrsrd Saturday night,
viii he conducted from the home of
hei daughter. MIS- Mary lplan. at Tria-
delphia. this morning.
\ meeting of the Pleasant MN Ladies'
M M society has been called for next
iihursday az 10 -. m at the home Of
Mrs. William Scamon aud her two
chl,dten. OF wheeling. are spending sew
Mrs. William C1ator.
Mrs. Mary Southwcrth. who has been
quite III for few days. Is somewhat
\. 9. Myers. who recently moved
from South Wheeling to his farm be-
run. mas had a National telephone put Ia
rs residence. His number - 23o2-M2
Last Friday Charles Frey was put on
another telephone line aud his number
MAS changed from 23g3-N TO 230S-N
Mex Campbell and his daughter. Miss
Emma we're visiting az Ait, Union sun
confined 10 her home with rheumatism.
Wheeling.
SIR. aud Mrs Harry Burns ware
visiting ON wheeling creek Sun,h,v,
James Burns Of Springdsle. near Elm
Grove. has been spending several days
at tho home OF y. g. Klages.
Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. George uag-
maeir. OF Mozart. last Thursday even
Last SUNDAY afternoon Rev. u. \.
.;iddle preached ~ the Pleasant Valley
". v. church. At the request Of the
pastor. Rev. G, .. Harris. who f. ill.
william Davis. Of Wheeling. who has
been doing the drilling Of the test oii
wells for the 'Dorscy-Scott comuauy.
has been having lot Of trouble rcttiur
the casing out % the well lately aband-
oned. Mr.. Davis and several Of the
kemke men spent nearly week work
ing AZ the job Of drawing tho casing
Ruheu Mohley and George Mobiev
arc getttng out cord wood to be used iu
TIC work o. putting down the next test
oil well. which Mr.. Davis will drill for
the Dorsey Scott company on the Man
gold farm. better known a. the old John
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-31
Martins Ferry Briefs.

large number 81 fight fans from
this city attended the boxing bout az
steubonyille last evening.
me Knights OF pythiss will hold an
important meeting In their hall tins
eNcnlng end several candidates will DC
Ernest Specie. who has been critically
III - his home ON Broadway Tor scNera!
days. continues to improve.
Inc condition OF Henry floto who Is
critically hl, ct mis- home on Second
street remains about the same.
Rev. HOLMES. of wclisburg. will have
charge OF the services at the first Pres
oyterian- church this evening
AZ the meeting o. the Orucr Of Ow Ia
hcld last evening In their hall on Han
over street, one candidate was initiated.
large number OF oUt-ot-town people
httenueu the funeral 81 the late Mrs
sarah davidson. IN this cIty. yesterday
morning.
worN Is progressing rapidly on the
new addition to the IurniIurc stor, OF
*. u. hcsIop a son. ON South Fourth
airs. David Gosney. Who underwent An
operation At the ohio Valley General
hospotai. In hN ceiling two weeks 20
VIII be removed To her home TO-DAY.
ne o"erd OF control held a special
meeting IN the city clerks Ollie, Iast
transacted. 800 VS.
y. ". Dcoring returned yesterday af-
ter spending sunday with friends and
relatives In Pittsburgh.
Attofney r. Il. Seuswick. of this city.
mao business trip To ST. Glars, Iii,'
ycstertay afternoon.
r. {. Boyde. the well know shoe deal
or. OF Hanover street. Icft ycst,r,,. =
morning Tor two weeks trim to 49,.
south. W ''N
several attachment cRscs were heard
IN the local Justice OF peace OFFICES cs-
tcrday.
number from this city will attend
the sale on the Charles Garter farm AZ
bunglcn 1hursdey OF this week
very interesting bowling match viii
be rolled this evening on the psddsn
alleys on Fitth and Hanover streets
Inc Royal Neighbors arc ARRANGING
Tor en- anniy ersary banquet which VIII
BE- given IN their hall wednesday. Ami
sth. P'''
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-31
Another n. y. d.

Application has been made for the
establishment OF I'm L.. n. II. to start
IRON Limestone and cover route 81
about ~ mites in a. northeastern dircc-
Ton down Irish ridge. not tar from
Viola and up the Mctrcary ridge. The
mail Tor the proposed route would BE-
carried IN closed Dag from the Mounds
VIE postotiicc over the MounasN tile a.
y. -. !. anu would b. deliver about
noon To the Limestone carrier Nho
would then start ON his route. Ihis A.
L. D.. a. established. Mouia serve ABOUT
% families who i've Tar from any rail
road, In the intcrior OF Marshall county
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-31
moLDERs ENTERTAIN.

Quite large crowd was present at
the meeting held by local 40. 3Gt In
ternaltional holders union at the Ohio
valley Trades and Labor assembly
han on Market street yesterday even
inE. The session Of the evening was
open TO the public and after the ad.
dresses Of tho evening had been Do.
Evcred refreshments were served
Tn principal speakers OF the even.
ing were John O'Neil. Of Columbus.
business agent Of the Ohio district Of
the organization. and Rev W s, 10y.
singer. pastor Of the First English In.
theran church. Other short addresaca
were delivered by Anthony Fisher. r
p. GilliEan. Harry Cochran and Mr.
Higgins Tho special music Of the
evening was fuTniscd by Stems or.
chcstra
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-31

Robbed Blind Man
a strange blind man was held M and
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-31
SHERRARD
MeMechen star Route.

II Is evidently the intention OF the
OFFICIALS OF the postotficc department TO
cstablish star mail delivery from Me
Mcchcn through Shcrrard to Pleasant
valley. An effort was made To have the
plans changed and to have the route
lead from Wheeling instead OF from
McMcchen. Dennis Williams sent 20
" ashington n petition with several hun
drcd signcrs isvortng the Wheeling star
route. kut letter from the fourth as
sistant postmaster general to Mr. Will
llains states .tnat tnc department has
turned down the request To start the
route from Wheeling. ana iaVors cstab-
hshing the McMcchcn route. \ number
OF bus Tor carrying IN, mail over this
route have been sent In ana 10 any ono
OF these bids A. acccptabtc to the de-
partment otticiris the carrier will prop
ably be put on ABOUT the middle Of next
month.