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French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-26
Statement
FIFCHBURG MUTUAL FIRE ms. co.

EAhE dNSeGO
Fitchburg, Mass.
Condition December 81, 1916. as
Shown by Statement Filed.
OF Ledger Assets December
Slst of previous year, S247, 734.86.
lncome-From Policyholders. $17O.-
477.54; Miscellaneous, $43, 291.8
Total. $213, 769.42.
disbursements - To PoIicyholders,
$93 .267.96; Miscellaneous, 1885,
965yO1; Total, $249, 232. 81.
= ASSETS.
Value of real estate.----S 100000
value of Bonds and Stocks $10O, 1922. O2
Cash in Company's Offices 1925
Deposited in Trust Com
panies & Banks on int.--$ 29.518.56
Agents balances, represent
ing business written SUBJ
sequent to October 1871 24.641.45
interest and rents due and
accrued. = ---$ 1,SOS.O6
Total---- ---$213, 579.37
Less Assets not admitted, $13,O43. Sc
Total admitted assets 5000, 1851
LIABILITIES.
Net amount of unpaid losses
n claims - IS 6,992.19
0nearned Premiums $751; 44.03
Salaries, rents, expenses,
bills, accounts. feets, etc.,
due or accrued IS . 628.92
Estimated amount payable
Federal. State, county &
municipal taxes due or
Accrued ---$ 1,5O7.7s
All other Liabilities, as de-
tailed in afafomant G . 05Q %
Total amount OF all Liabil-
tiles except Capital----$149, 126.26
Surplus as regards Policy
holders 81. 400 .55
Total Liabilities $500, 1861
BUSINESS IN NORH CATOLINA
DURING 1915.
Fire Risks written, '$211,216; Premf-
ums received. $4,O01.14.
Losses incurred-Fire, $1,468.44; Paid
$1,468.4 "A. ec
President l.. r. Welch. Secretary
B. J. Alley. :,
Treasurer. L. R. Welch.
Home Office Fithburg, Mass.
Attorney for service Insurance
Commissioner. Raleigh. N. C.
Manager for North Carolina, Home
Office.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-26

The subject of this sketch was porn
in Western North Carolina % years
ago and has resided here all his life.
except for short intervals when trav-
cling in other parts Of the country or
residing temporarily in other states.
Ten years ago Mr.. Grant connected
himself with the WOodmen of the
World and has been an active promo
ter of the order ever since. He has
built up his home camp from nj of
the weakest to one of the strongest in
the State, having served four terms as
CONSUL Commander. MI. Grant has
served two terms as president of the
Western N. c.. Log Rolling associa-
ton, has been attending the state
head camp meetings six years. and
made speeches in all parts of the
State and South Carolina. 1t was
mainly through his efforts and infu-
encc that the Lead camps of these
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-26
. FARMERS WIFE WRITES
GOV. BECKETT A LETTER.

1By W. T. Bost in Greensboro News.)
Raleigh. April PA letter came to
Goernor Beckett today and the govern
or was away. Here is the letter:
81 am a farmers wife and knowing
your wish to help North Carolina do
her part in this great war, l make
bold to address these lines to you.
at is all right to insist on the far
mer planting more food stuff, his boy
raising more pigs, his daughter can
ming more and his wife doing more
along all lines to produce and con-
serve food supplies. But / want to
say that while we are working from
5 a. m. until 9 and 10 p. m. las we
have done all these years we want to
see our town sisters doing their part
also. l know they can't raise pigs,
chickens. fruits and vegetables as we
do. but they can cut out needless ex-
penses and thereby show their patriot
ism: If the good. thoughtful towns
woman will take a stand to spend no
money for such things as fashionable
wedding, teas. card parties, receptions
and serving refreshments to people
LII hdhS Ih4OS 0AOoA ASOAS ~
day and therefore are not hungry,
mat will help.
There are missionary societies that
spend So, more or less every time they
meet, for refreshments. These people
are not hungry. Can't We get them
together and transact any business
without feeding. Then there are soda
fountain drinks, tobacco in several
forms, chewing gum. candy moving
pictures, shows and other u
mcnts.. While these are not all harm
full they are not necessary, as l who
do without them can testify. Pleasure
trips, all these conventions Every nee
essary in normal times) could be left
Cd lust now. Food, clothing and
everything else is getting higher in
price and we will have to pay WaE
tax, so can't we let our money go for
these instead of luxuries-
There are very poor people who are
going to suffer unless the monled REQ
pie help them. If the luxuries were,
cut out and the price used to help the
door and sick, that would be patriOFsc.
If women of wealth and prominence
would take a stand. others would fall
in line. Why on earth should little
boys and girls wear shoes and stock
ings this hot summer and next win
ter some have to go barefoot and may
be get sick and die for want of shoes.
Foolish pride. Some people are
born foolish and weak and feel they
must do as others. That is why a
prominent woman is her sisters
keeper.
81 know some women and girls are
doing Red Cross work and helping
that way. All honor to them and
others who are helping. / merely
wish to insist that the newspa-
pers, while telling us what to do,
should take a shot at some others.
They talk a lot about men and boys
not enlisting. Who can expect it of
them when they have been reared
with little training in self sacrifice
or patriotism? We should
be ashamed to be seen trffling away
time and money now with our coun-
try in peril. Awoman who continues
should be frowned down
This is on time to try to out
shine ones neighbors and deride those
who are thrifty and industrious. Won't
you appeal to the people of the state
to look at Mhis matter. seriously?
ga FARMER'S |
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-26
RECITAL AT FRUITLAND.

Fruitland institute. April 25.-On
Friday night. April 20, there was
given in the Auditorium of Fruitland,
Institute, the piano. recital of Miss
Willie Jones of Asheville, a graduate
of the department. Miss Jones, who
lis also a senior in the Literary depart
.ment, was assisted by the music
and expression departments.
PROGRAM.
Where the Wild Thyme Grows-Horn.
Chorus Glass.
Barcarolle from Tales of Hoffman,
OXenbach.
Silver Star Mazurka--- ----Bohm
Miss Willie Jones.
Whispering Hope Hawthorne
MI. Blackburn. Miss Bridges.
Feathertop- Hawthorne
Miss florence Capps.
Polish Dance. OPP. 8, No. 1--Scharwen-
ka-Misses Jones Bryan, Helen
Jones.
They Day is Done---------- --.Ralfe
Mr.. William Blackburn,
Rustic of Spring------------Sinding--
Miss Willie Jones.
Scene from Peg O. Ny Heart-Manners
Mr.. Everette Kinds. Miss Thompson.
Shepherds Evening Song Blake
Misses Jones and Bryant.
Nocturne from Midsumue~ Nights
Dream--Mendelsso11--Mi Miss JoEes.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-26

The Philathea class, OF the First
Methodist church, entertained tae
Young Mems Fellowship class at The
home of Miss Charlie Potts on last
Thursday week evening A mover
plan for introducing the guests was
used, each being given pencil and pa
per and asked to write the names on
every other guest, and If they did moi
know the names they yer requested
to inquire, and thus each guest learh-
ed every guest whom she Dr he did not
know. Games and contests were he
chief features Of the evenings enter.
tainment. Mrs. G. f, Bland and Dom
aid Bly, were the winners in the CON
test of making the largest number of
words out of the letters forming the
words "Philathea" and Fellowship.
After, the period of merriment, delic1-
Gus refreshments were served.
The teachers of the two classes are
Mr.. F. E. Durfee, of the Philathea, and
MI. G. F. Bland, of the Young Mems
Fellowship, and they ,and their wives
were present on this occasion to enjoy
the evening with the young people.
Miss Stella Dixon is the president of
the young ladies' class and Nat Walk
er is the president of the young mems
class.
-sO:-
On account of the Union Tent
meeting, there will be no B. Y. P. T..
services at the East H~endersonviIle
Baptist church until the meeting has
closed.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-26
State of North Carolina,
Insurance Department,

RaIelgn, Jan. 81, 1917.
I, James r. Young. Insurance Com
missioner. do hereby certify that the
above is a true abstract of the state
ment of the Fitchburg Mutual Fire
Insurance. Company, of Fitchburg,
Mass, filed with this Department,
showing the condition of said Com
pany on the 31st day TO December 1915
Witness my hand and official seal
the day and date above written.
J. r YOUNG.
Commissioner.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-26
EXCAYATING WORK BEGINS

The Carolina Oil & Supply Co., viii
begin at once exavating next to the
Hendersonville Automobile Co., where
the owner. Geo. Stephens, will erect
a large addition to the garage. The
building is expected to be completed
before the early part of the summer
season.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-26
NORTON PLACE SOLD.

Marion Brawley, prominent lawyer
of Greenville. S. c., has purchased the
Morton Place in Flat Took, thru the
firm of Ewbank & Ewbank Co. This
property is one of the show places OF
Flat Rock. Mr.. Brawley will occupy
the same this summer.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-26
FassfTern

On Friday evening. April goth. Mr..
". H. Justus invited the faculty ana
students of Fassifern to an ice cream
party ia his acommodious and attrac-
tive pharmacy. There was not a note
of regret sent and every student and
most of the faculty thoroughly enjoy
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-26
AN EASY WAY TO REDUCE FLESH
Drink Hot Water and Take TaSScO.

Haven't you often wished for q
medicine to reduce your flesh? Some
thing that does not require dieting
| or ~calistehnics? Well, right here you
have it in 5-grain tassco. tablets, which
you may secure 1t Hunters Pharma-
cy. They are pleasant to take, per-
fectly harmless and cause no ~restric-
tions of habit, until you are down to
the number of pounds you wish to
weigh. Too much flesh is undesira-
BILE, as most quite stout people will
readily admit. and it detracts. from
ones good appearance; makes one
clumsy and short of breath.
There isn't any reason why anyone
should be too stout, when there's this
much-tried. perfectly satisfactory
remedy at Hunters Pharmacy. Tass-
co tablets (don't forget the rame) are
recommended by physicians and are
guaranteed to be perfectly harmless.
Refuse substitutes. we will mail tass-
CO to you.
Soc BOX FREE
FREE TASSCO COUPON
THE TASSCO co.
Boston. Moss.
Send me by return mail a sec box
of your wonderful obesity treatment.
I enclose lee in silver OF stamps to
heap pay postage and paektng. !
MF ~
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-26

Mrs. H. E. Donnell and small niece.
of birmingham, Ala. have arrived to
spend the I'M here and are stopping
at the CedarS.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-26

Mrs. R. M. Oates, who has been
spending the winter in Charlotte with
her mother. Mrs. We Holt, has re-
turned to the city.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-26

w. j. Craig of Wilmington. N. c..
has been a recent visitor here, stop
ping at Mrs. B. GrimshaW's at Flat
Rock.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-26

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Davis, or Harris
vile. S. c.. are here to spend the
summer. They have leasel the Brooks
cottage on West Sixth avenue.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-26

Ella Louise is the name given to
the little daughter born to MI. n
Mrs. Audrey Markham in Jackson
Vile, Fla. on February Is. Audrey
will be remembered as, Mrs. Jess1ca
MalOney Harvey's nephew.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-26

Mrs. r. L. Rembert of Wilmington,
arrived Monday night to visit Mrs. Ii.
T. .Rembert.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-26

Mrs. P. E. Braswell has returned
for the summer after having spent the
winter in New Smyrna, Fla
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-11-20

Come to Brody's Drug Store for all
kinds of school supplies. Biggest
values for the money. adv
Miss Hattie Weiss left last week
for Seattle, Wash, where she may
decide to spend the winter.
Miss Theresa Carroll, a wellknown
resident of the Copeland district, was
in the city last week on a business
trip and to visit with friends.
Mrs. r. J. O'Connor returned last
week from a visit in Spokane and
has again assumed her duties as
cashier at the International Dining
Room.
Fred Fisher, formerly of this city
and now a brakeman for the c.. P.
Ry., running out of Lethbridge, AL
berta, arrived in the city last Tues
day to spend a few days visiting
old friends.
Suit for divorce has been filed in
the district court by George Hewett
against Hilda Hewett. The plaintiff
alleges desertion. The couple were
married at Standpoint. S. E. Henry
is attorney for the plaintiff.
Oscar Anderson, charged with vio-
lation of the state prohibition laws,
was brought before Judge Flynn yes
terday and plead guilty. He was
sentenced to 80 days in the county
Jail and fined $50 and costs.
The members of the Epworth
League held a most enjoyable social
Wednesday evening at the home of
Rev. and Mrs. U. S. Crowder. Var
ious games were played and late in
the evening a delicious lunch was
served.
Don't forget the annual bazaar
and supper which the Ladies' Aid
Society of the Union church will
give Saturday afternoon and evening
December LIST, at the Odd Fellows
hall. 81
Mail orders gwen prompt and care
full attention. We guarantee them
against breakage and pay parcels
post or express charges. Send your
next order for drug sundries to ST.
monds' Drug Store, Boomers Ferry
Idaho.-adv-tf.
Mrs. Otto F. Mathiesen will enter
tain a company of friends Thursday
afternoon at the bridge luncheon il
honor of Mrs. ]. |. Monks. Mrs
| Mathiesen and children recently re
turned from WATERFOWL, S. Oak, anC
other middle west towns where she
had spent several months visiting
with friends and relatives. She wal
accompanied by her father, E. H
. Ulrick.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-11-20
Coming to
SPO K A n E
DOCTOR
MELIENTHIN & CO.
SPECIALISTS
DO NOT USE SURGERY
Will be at
SPOKANE HOTEL
MOn., Tues. and Wed, Dec. 3-4-5
Office Hours 9 a. m. to a p. m.
Three Days Only
NO CHARGE FOR EXAMINATION

The doctor in charge is a regular
graduate in Medicine and Surgery
and is licensed by the state of Wash
ington. He visits professionally the
more important towns and cities and
offers to all who call on this trip
consultation and examination free,
except the expense of treatment when
desired.
According to his method of treat
ment he does not operate for chronic
appendicitis, gall stones, ulcers of
stomach, tonsils or adenoids.
He has to his credit many wonder
full results in diseases of the stomach,
liver, bowels, blood, skin, nerves,
heart, kidneys, bladder, bed-wetting,
catarrh, weak lungs, rheumatism,
sciatica, leg uleers and rectal all
ments.
If you have been ailing for any
length of time and do not get any
better, do not fail to call, as inn
proper measures rather than disease
are very often the cause of your long
standing trouble.
Remember above date, that exami-
nation on this trip will be free and
that his treatment is different.
German and Swedish spoken. Ad-
dress: 1886 Boston Block, Minneapo-
lis, Mimi.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-11-20
Its My
Standby
for a
Cold.
Local News

Alabastine-Th sanitary wall coat.
ing. Bliss Has 1t. If
Black-eyed Marrowfat peas for
sale. Call or phone Mrs. Jameson
Hawkins. Dec A
Cut flowers and plants for all oc-
casions. Order them at Simonds'
Drug Store. adv
]. H. Guthrie, of Copeland, left
Thursday for Butte, Mont, where
he will receive treatment which he
hopes will restore to him his eye
sight. He was accompanied by his
son, Chauncy.
Simonds' Drug Store does all kinds
of kodak developing and printing.
Work done promptly and prices rea..
sonable. adv-tf
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-11-20

School Supplies at Brody's Drug
Store. advtf
Eastman Kodaks and Kodak Sup
plies at Brody's Drug Store.
McDonald's chocolates are truly
delicious. You always get fresh con-
fectionery at Simonds' Drug Store.
For Sale-One team of horses.
Weight about 2700 pounds. Also
one set of single driving harness,
practically new. E. Des Voignes,
Copeland, Idaho. If
Mr.. and Mrs. J. 1. Monks plan to
leave Saturday for Los Angeles,
Cali, where they will spend the win
ter. They will stop at Greenacres,
Wash, for a weeks visit at the home
of their daughter, Mrs. c. w. Dries
bach.
Rev. Crowder's Boy Scout troop
now has the regulation membership
80 registrations having been filed
last Thursday. Mr.. Crowder may
start the organization of another
troop soon with the aid of an assis-
tant scoutmaster.
Alva Bush left Friday morning for
Grangeville, Idaho, where he will be
employed for some time with the
state surveying crew on state high
way work. Mr.. Bush plans to take
the examinations soon for entrance
into the signal corps of the U. s.
army.
f. J. Wilson, the merchant and
postmaster of Copeland, drove into
town Sunday afternoon in a new
five passenger Ford which he recent
| ly purchased from the Crescent
Garage. He was accompanied by
Mrs. Wilson and children and Miss
Margaret Wolfe. Miss Wolfe is visit
ing with friends in the city and vii
return to Copeland tomorrow.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-11-20
Notice to Creditors

In the Matter of the Estate of Ma
mic Poston, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the I'M
dersigned administrator of the Es-
tate of Mamie Poston, deceased, to
the creditors of, and all persons hav-
ing claims against the said deceased,
to exhibit them with the necessary
vouchers, within four months after
the first publication of this notice,
to the said administrator, at his res
idence in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, the
same being the place for the tran
saction of the business of said estate.
Dated this 9th day of October,
1917. t. w. HARRIS,
Administrator of the Estate of Ma
mie Poston, deceased.
S. E. HENRY,
Attorny for Administrator.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-11-20
You may think it early
for Christmas shopping
but in reality it is not

Christmas is a bare six weeks away With all the
extra duties your days are crowded with, you will
have much less time than usual for Christmas
shopping.
Every present that is to be mailed should be in the
mails at least week earlier than you would ordi-
narily send it. Presents for men with the colors
should be mailed even earlier.
So you see, for much of your Christmas shopping,
you have not six weeks left---hardly four
Watches
Men want strap watches. Women want bracelet
watches.
The demand for the wrist watch has swamped
the factories. They many weeks behind in
their orders. We anticipated this situation
ordered early and have the goods on display
Strap Watches
Reliable watches from the best factories, Kitch
and khaki straps, luminous and plain dias
$4.25 to $500
Bracelet Watches
Round octagonal and odd shapes, very small
and medium sized, Gold and ribbon bracelets.
truly fascinating display
$500 to $500
O. F. HOWE
Jeweler Optometrist
Edison Photographs and Records
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-09
PLATNFIEID
Burned Livery Stable Being Torn Down-LocaI Guests at DayviiIe Wedding-EIectric Car, Struck by Automobile, Towed to Norwich.

The old Plainfield Livery stable which was destroyed by fire about five years ago and which has been standing in a dilapi0ated condition since. is being torn down. The stable IS situated in the rear of T. I. Racine's store.
 Fire of unknown origin which broke out in the stable early one morning destroyed a number of valuable hors- es and many carriages owned by John Oates and was one of the largest fires in the history of the village. Workn1en began removing the demolished build ing Monday and it is expected that a new structure will be erected inmedi- etely after the clearance
 At Dayviie Wedding.
 MT and Mrs. Frederick I. Racine, Mrs. Roi and Miss Derilda Casabon were in Dayvi11e yesterday to attend the narria@e of Mary Racine of that place and MT. Jones Of Norwich. The bride is a sister of Frederick Ra- cine and is well known in P1ainteld, where she has spent much time as the guest of her brother.
 Automobile DisabIes Trolley Car.
 The electric car arriving in Cen tra1 Vi11sg ge at 4.45 o'clock from Nor wich was put out of commission when tra1 Village crossing and was lowed to Norwich by tl1o 5.45 o'clock car. The automobile was slightly damaged; the occupants were uniniured.
 Girl Gets Into Pond.
 A nurnber of youngsters were skat- ing in Evans pond Sunday. The ice has shrInk considerably since the rains and warm spells and is not en- tire1y safe. One small girl broke through the ice but was pulled from the icy water.
 Benefit Club Meets.
 The Benefit club of the Congrega- tiona1 church held a meeting in the, church vestry last evening". Each member was allowed to bring one friend to the meeting. A large gath ering assembled and enjoyed a pleas ant evening.
 Seen and Heard.
 Francis Sullivan returned to New Haven last evening to resume his studies at Sheffield Scientific school, Yale, after spending 2, couple of weeks With his parents. MT. and Mrs. J. Sullivan og Plainf1eld street.
 The meeting of the Congrega tiona1 church will be held Thursday even Ing in the vestry. Mrs. William Harvey will entertain tfe Womens Mission Reading circle
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-09
SMALL FOUND "GUlLTY "WITH CAPITAL PUNI SHMENT"
Former Boston Broker Convicted of
 Wife Murder at Ossipee, N. H.

Ossipee, N. H.. Jan. S.-A verdict of guilty with capital punishment was returned tonight against Fredericlz L. Small, former Boston broker. who was charged with the murder of his wife, Florence A. Small.
 The jury deliberated three hours. Small staggered for an instant as he heard the words of the foreman but at once pulled himself together and maintained the composure, which with few exceptions. has marked his conduct from the moment he was ar rested
 Turning to the newspaper men af- ter. the formaiities of adjourning the court were observed, he said:
 Gentlemen, l am innocent of this crime. I know no moro abo-t it than you do. I am awaiting the next move"
 Under the laws of the state the jury may find two Verdicts of guilty in capital case; one of guilty, which carries a sentence of life iinprison- ment and the other of guilty with capital punishment" which carries
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-09
WHAT THE DOCTOR KNOWS
KIDNEYS MUST BE RIGHT TO
 INSURE HEALTH

Few people realize to what extent their health depends upon the con- dition of the kidneys.
 The physician in nearly all cases of serious illness, makes chemical analysis of the patients urine. He knows that unless the kidneys are do- ing their work properly, the other or Sans cannot readily be brought back 70 health and strength.
 When the kidneys are neglected or abused in any way, serious results health statistics, Bights Disease which is really an advanced form of kidney trouble, caused nearly ten thousand deaths in one year in the State of New York alone. Therefore t is particularly necessary to pay more attention to the health of these Important organs.
 An ideal herbal compound that has had remarkable success as a kidney cemedy is Dr. Kilmers Swamp-Root, Ehe great kidney, liver and bladder remedy.
 The mild and healing influence of this preparation, in most cases, is soon realized, according to sworn hose who have used the remedy.
 When your kidneys require atten- ton, get Swamp Root at once from any pharmacy. It is sold by every druggist in bottles of two sizes-50c and $1.00.
 However, if you wish first to test this great preparation send ten cents to Dr. Kilmer & Go, Binghamton, N. Y., for sample bottle. When writing be sure and mention the Nor wich Daily Bulletin.