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Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-01-11
village can be made or marred ~ such

village can be made or narred ~ oUch
a person as Hannah, and quite I'M
known to those most interested. Chips
popularity was not decreed. Neither
was she conscious of this undercur-
rent. Each day she went to and re-
turned from school in a sturdy sort of
way. A most devoted pupil, she never
failed to thank her teacher for every
word of help and if-thanks to Han
nah-she failed to make friends about
the village, she won place near to
Aunt Comforts heart.
But somehow Aunt Comfort, who
loved everybody alike, good or bad, or
at least spoke no i'll Of the bad ones,
didn't count. That she must newt
ably take Chip under her motherly
wing, all recognized. She had taken
Hannah, then Angie and Meier, and
now this waif who, as Hannah insist
ed, was all bad; and according to
Greenvale's belief, Aunt Comfort
would keep on taking in" homeless
waits and outcast mortals as long as
she lived, or house room held out. And
it was true.
BY midwinter Martins new house
was all furnished, and social obliga-
lions began to interest Angie, which
made matters all the worse for Chip,
for now Hannah could prosecute her
with less danger of exposure.
But Chip was hard to persecute.
She had known adversely in its worst
form. Her life at Tins Place had
been practical slavery, and the worst
that Hannah could do was as pin
pricks compared to it.
1t is certain, also, if Chip had
Spanked up" as Hannah would call
it, now and then, it would have been
better for her; but it wasn't Chips
way. To work and suffer in silence
had been her lot at Tins Place. Angie
had said, You must obey everybody
and make friends" and impelled by
experience, and this somewhat broad
order, Chip was doing her best.
One hope cheered her all that long
hard winter of monotonous study-the
return of Ray, and possibly Old Cy
when summer came. Somehow these
two had knit themselves into her life
as no one else had or could. Then she
wondered how Ray would seem to and
feel toward her when he came, and il
the little bond-a wondrous strong
one, as far as her feelings went
would still call him to her side.
1t had all been a beacon of hope tC
her in the uphill road toward the TEN
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-01-11
Sobbed in Utter Despair.

busy with her own social duties and
homc-making, gave them no thought.
And yet, inspired by Hannah's mali
cious tongue, Greenvale looked upon
poor Chip as one it was best to avoid.
With Angie as sponsor, she had been
made one of the Christmas church
decorators, and had been twice invited
to parties, only to exasperate Hannah
all the more and cause an increase of
sneers.
She's nobody an an upstart," Han
nah said at the first meeting of the
village sewing circle after Chips adj
vent, AN I've my doubts about her
father an mother ever bein' married.
Then she's an middle an believes in
Injun sperrits an hobgoglin things she
calls spites, an is regla heather. |
don't trust her a mint, an never leave
the house 'thout lock up my things"
There was also some color for this
i'll repute, 70: Angie had concealed
nothing, and Chip, foolishly perhaps,
had asserted her belief when it would
have been better to conceal it.
Inc pdISOH dlSo, ChdSIlnSu dt HIS
failure to make convert of the girl,
referred to her as "rebellious, obsti-
nate in her ideas, and one who needed
Christening"
Her teacher, however, was her stanch
friend. Aunt Comfort beamed upon
her morning and night, while Angie,
having provided her with home. raj
ment, opportunity for schooling. escort
to church, and much good advice, felt
that she had fulfilled her duty. And
in way, she had.
But social recognition in a country
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-01-11

pie of learning; and how hard she had
studied, and how patiently she had
tried to correct her own speech, not
even her teacher guessed.
1t is also possible, in fact almost GER
tain, that that unfortunate waits some
what pitiful tale had won her teach
er's interest and affection as naught
else could. Only one reservation was
made by Chip-her own feelings to-
ward Ray. All else became an open
book to Miss Phinney.
When school was out, the two walk
ed homeward together as far as their
ways permitted, and then Chip OBJ
tanned the one hour of the day which
she felt was quite her own. At first.
during the autumn days, she had used
it for a scamper through the nut
brown woods. When winter came and
1t was not too cold, she occasionally
visited the mill pond above the village.
where. IL the conditions were right, all
the skating and sliding youth were
gathered; and when blessed spring re-
turned, IL was away to the hills and
fields once more.
On Saturdays she seldom left the
house, unless sent on an errand, and
Sunday became day of penance.
And now, when the flowers and
birds had once more returned to Green
vale, and Ray might return any day, a
little plan that Chip had had in mind
for many weeks took shape. She
knew Ray must come on the stage,
and eager for sight of his face as
only love can make one, she meant to
be the first to meet and greet him.
A mile down the village street and
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-01-11

Old Tomah was also found at Tins
Place, and he was undeniably glad to
see both Ray and Levi, and to learn
that Chip was likely to be well cared
for.
When these two voyagers were ready
to start, he joined and kept with them
until the settlement was reached.
Knowing full well the value of gum
and furs, he soon found a purchaser
for Rays store and stock at its full
value; and when that youth, now
elated as never before, was ready to
start for Greenvale, the fine old Indian
showed almost white mans emotion.
Take this to little girl" he said.
handing Ray package, land tell her
Old Tomah not forget. He hope she
come back to see him soon"
Tell Mr.. Frisbie l shall be here,
waitin' to meet him, when he sends
word" Levi said; and shaking hands
with both of his good friends, Ray
now bade them good-by with many
thanks for all they had done.
OF his homeward trip and all the
charming anticipations now his, no
mention need be made. They are but
the flowers wisely strewn in the path
way of youth, and Ray-now more a
man than when he entered the woods
full well deserved all that lay before
him.
But Old Tomah's heart was sad, and
far away beside a rippled lake was
another who felt the same.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-01-11

beyond the last house was q sharp
hilltop. The stage usually reached
here about an hour after the close OF
school, and to this vantage point,
where she could hide behind a stone
wall, Chip now betook herself each day.
Her plans for meeting her young
hero were well considered. She was
sure he would, like herself, prefer a
seat with Uncle Joe. That important
person, whose heart she had won by
her admiration of his horses on her ar
rival, would surely invite her to ride
into the village, If he saw her. II he
was alone, she would remain hid; but
if some one was with him, she would
then disclose herself and the coveted
invitation and meeting with Ray would
follow.
1t was mid-April when Chip began
her daily watch, and missed no day
unless a pelting rain prevented. 1t
was June ere she won her reward, and
then one balmy afternoon when she
saw the stage affair." there, perched be-
side Uncle Joe, was-a companion!
How sure that weary, waiting wait
was that her heart was not mistaken!
How her pulses leaped and thrilled as
the slow-moving stage crept up the
hill; and how Ray, eager to catch tie
first glimpse of his native village, saw
a winsome, smiling face shaded by a
flower-decked hat, peeping at him over
a WALL was but minor episode in the
lives of these two; yet one to be re-
called many, many times afterward
and always with a heartache.
None came to them now, for on the
instant Ray saw who was waiting for
him he halted the stage, and the next
moment he was beside his sc.eetheart
And Uncle Joe, with the wisdom and
sympathy of old age, discreetly avert
ed his face, and said "Golang'' to his
horses, and drove on alone.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-01-11
CHAPTER XVII.

Chips success and popularity in
Greenvale was practically nullified by
Hannah, who from wounded vanity
and petty jealousy became her enemy
from the outset.
Aunt Comfort did not know it. An
gle was not conscious of the facts, or
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-01-11

A woman never hesitates to marry
a roue, because her vanity makes her
believe that she can hold him against
all other women.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-01-02
riE MADE FAME FOR MRS. PAT"
- :
"Tantark" TOKENS Unique Scheme for
INTERESTING New York ia His Star

Walter +. Eaton in American Magazine. i,
one of the most successful press
agents at present making theatrical
near-history is Token Worm. better
known in the profession rs Tanlark
Worm. He is the al who made Mrs.
Campbell famous. She was playing her
first engagement in New York at the
tneater now known as the Belasco when
Mr.. Worm became her press agent,
the eccentric irritability OF his
star. he conceived the idea of spreading
Tan bark along Forty-second street in
front of the theater to deaden tha
noises which, he let it be known. Jared
upon the sensitive nerves of the actress
almost beyond endurance. Some citv
department granted the authority. and
tne tan bark was spread. The story
VAS printed far and wide. exciting
iaughter, comment, derision. Ffnallv.
the talk resulted in a rebuke from on.
clals higher up to the department which
mad granted the authority to snread
me park. The tan bark was removed.
mat meant more stories, more talk.
mrs. Patrick Campbell became famous.
even among those people who probably
70 inns day have never seen her net
Sne became the center of newspaper
attention wherever she went. The do
ing OF her toy dog, Pinky-pankv-noo>
were %chronicled, pictured, caricatured@
Always with Mr.. Worms Invaluable as
sistance-till the dog also became a.
public character. One afternoon in
boston. Mrs. Campbell coming on the
stage before the matinee, observed Nick
Loretz. her stage carpenter, with whom
sne was not on the most amiable terms,
peeping out at the audience.
Its a splendid house. isn't It ?" said
she sweetly. II suppose you think the
crowd is due to the nice weather."
NO.. said Nick. land 1t amt due to
you either. It's all a case Of tan bark
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-01-02
RESOLUTIONS.
IF We Keep All These We May Hope
for the Coming of the Mil

From Puck.

Fellow Citizens: Upon this. the birth
81 n new year., let us resolve:
Never again TO ask our wife what she
did with oil that five dollars we gave
her three months before.
10 own up. without eQuivocation, that
we were asleep in church;
Not to attempt 10 eat the things that
We know do not agree with US:
To stop reading a paper that we do
not like. instead of forever grumbling.
aver it: i
Not to complain about our neigh
bor's chickens. when our w dog runs
loose. !
TO respect our wife's opinion when It
is contrary to ours:
70 refrain from demanding, What is
the matter with the dinner?" when. if
We looked 1T the clock, we would see
mat II is not get time for it: ,
Not deride ping-pong-and then
adopt il:
Not to tell the president what he
ought to do:
To admit that other persons motives
are as good rs ours; !.
Then to die right away quick. ere our
halo becomes furnished.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-01-02
CLUB WOMEN BUY A BUILDING
Historic Mansion to Sc Home of Won.
eric [ eanIIa- os Ma. n.iA> ::

From the New Orleans Times-Democrat.
Something like IA hundred women.
possibly more, responded to the cali
sent out by the Women's league for a
meeting Wednesday afternoon in the
Women's building. 1011 st. Charles ave-
hue for the purpose of placing before
them the project of launching a build
Ing association and purchasing a build
ing of their own. The women as
sembled represented much wealth and
wide acquaintance. and just as soon
as they decided what they wanted to
do they took steps to do it without
any delay After considerable DELHI
Grating as to whether they wanted to
issue stock or to fioat bonds. they
finally decided to fioat 1900 bonds at
$40 apiece to pay for the building now
occupied by the public library. The
building Is leased for the next year.
the rent from which. of course, will 60
to the new purchasers. The option OF
81 goo has already been paid.
The building is said to be ideal for
the purpose to which it Is to be PIT a
meeting place for women's organiza.
lions, principally, though rooms will be
leased for offices or possibly as apart
mentS.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-01-02
TIE PASSING YEARS.
.oh 0no Bctnss a Bestefrnent 81
SINE Hnd to AZ! Man

EAe fugitive years follow oaoh Other
t.l thpia aUrut.trd .eGr&s. 10 some
lteN otre ia las rapid sngrcssion-iife
.H@ tis." az, -la.tescant. n Tie
iaarisatS He4 ,Nrc,ieace OF others ing v
3.as tc.iuiielv ilcng and seem as Ii
Inc end v.I5 infinite a4stsnces AWAY.
IN Nou,l the yeals ar" 20" lcng. III
2a- ohey ..e ;ao short. ~ the b.
s~ianiu@ of Tie Jculney of Ike it seems
EpW@rd It's close ii seems IS ii the md
w@tld oe reached lar IN advance Of
is established period.
SUI in reality time does NOT fly more,
rapidly 70. the old man tlan II does
tor The young. Youth sees the ond IN
tilc tar distant perspective. Az sees
il within II narrow range OF vision.
Thai Is ,ilc sole difference Of view in
Which tlc lapse OF time is cO!.tem-
plated.
These are ebv.ous thoughts as We
pas. the milestones of life. Each mon
,lle.3t measuring the distance which
We have travelled is also a monitor
with it, lessons ana MISUNDERSTANDING
It ,aossaGc of seproof on Of consolation
and hope as the Judgment OF Time
and events may distribute its ave- :ds,
They are Timely thoughts rs we PASS
from The jurisdiction OF the old year
% ;hat Of tho new. AS tho closing year
passes ny to-
Join The years before the tood-
It's successor come with Its new tasks
and trials. lis missions Of duty and it's
hopes of accomplishment. 1t is all be-
fore us. 1t has its iabols and its re-
wards awaiting every day IL gerry
1aour.
1T is not necessary in order to gain
1he rewards OF conscientious %cndeavor
that The activities of life should be
wearing and Eninterni,tent. Readiness,
Willingness. the spirit to do and TO
s:ltEer if necessary fulfil the demands
Of duty. As Milton says
They also serve who stand and
wait.
1t is a subject for universal congrat-
nlation that each passing year brings
bctternaent TO mankind. The improve-
ments which science and experiment
naTe mace the common property of
the world are evidence that an ever
loving and benevolent Providence con-
trolls The events Of u existence. Each
passage of the earth through it's orbit
brings countless blessings in human
amclioration. The benefits Of nature
and progress descend ultimately upon
oil. like vornal showers and summer
dews.
For every Gift which the times and
seasons bring we owe a constantly ac-
ru%nsu!ating debt OF gratitude to the
source whence all blessings flow. We
nay best a our deb by The exercise
G. eharity--by dividing With others
M. e needy the bounty which we Dos
sess. This is the highest form OF wor-
ship.
With soul as strong as a mountain
Pouring out praise 10 the Almighty
GiNer.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-01-02
Wouldn't Take His. Place.

Hearing of the sudden taking of the
stage of life of a leading Thespian while
Rialtoan out Of n job teiegraphed the
manager AS follows:
Having heard of the sad and tragic
demise of Mr., I'll take his place for
$3.50 a week.
As the message was sent collect It
elected the following reply: Thanks.
l wouldn't take his place for twice that
amount"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-01-02
One p.x,. cr.e.
From the Chica..o nan.

From the Chicago Daily News.
Dearborn-Going to receive callers on
New Years day at your house9 .
In Salle-NO; the bill collectors don't
DeRin to get around till the I'd.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1908-01-02

tnttnRiinG BON '1pN+nii, t3ea only
Hel ~ IN Il i aNse. ''' hioN' no"
lse'i-ttiNS W" -. ~. rs mug NOT
81 ttAl mat Tag aoal pc ;'b'e To NJ.
.st' ~ lheAi +tsi --i', 81 COURSE
H-"' ne M'ilia ai'. @t - 5''e
vines 10 nor ~ @"-is9 ~ At!
i Eases mgr t @eN.s .'Sila
t'Ht#ti'. a .a. tAa 80 tth'
s~itiit7sti @a-~m d. n'~VrtsAslNs Az
N'.. ~ ~ Il,
-AlaS 'H".lcA i'i, ".'iS ~F,oNeial
,-t &c - ift-t "-iy; 80 +.
,,te'e' A,Ne i'''' '2* 'e'>"t - "
~ ..E.i'lN ..r -.
~ on e., HAt ; -
"ls'''''' 80 ~. -- . '.3'' VIC iet'.n'
.Hi"s "l .af N-@ "'-''aA "a! OK "o".u
lteiiisl's ""@ q 'sfaeH ana s"s
N'ts, ~.
Pov!. n".,ci I0-trey- hats
undoubtedly Il. I.ei 'ne see and he
tditlaa D%,h to 'ae 'n rias. '"it was
ia iS'-' 'iis !iai e. igt"s1s 3S' asNsaieo
dii'Ais iHe M. ms "@i'ei clSH'
SearS, %hd at iAs'; pv- ms ms det'i
established beyond - GoUpt, 4fiitrlle1
"-tli.
Now .e1 US St' WAa' fe-Aai-lc wa.
aufhS' IN lSac te "ils IN Australia
piannins q oaAk robbery re meets
lio'ipsoii' "ts'en,te" from i'i' es.ate
y! captain tc t4.l % common sisl!of.
i~.@!n"llie takes la"ii.'Spn In On tha
pam ana THOMPSON. 20 sel even ioi
mt tlvaNhesF 20 SitS ing, oNes hiil
1"dy. liciaa.il', no u"up' cot q penr
tNIliIdFs tcltcNtl, n PROBABLY broke
J1ll as@Ni, lof II $50 ne appears at
M2fuAilae, sapi2seuiY from South
AliieflcI. lie mas considerable money.
"Hl'l ne no doHHl store somewhere.
"iil pcfh'ps ne chose -. ilerre as i
sane pace to stay ~ nldiiay until THO
lue ah.i cry dit.f MI! was Oyer. lie
would nave solAe acquaintance with
Tue ISAAC, II &c .4!-ee there ifoln The
Wfeck.
thompson learns where ne .s-per-
h3l's even sees hin Ut st. Pierie-and
puts Il bouquet 10 his revenge by driv-
lllS ANN into fits OF rage hy reminding
ann OF that Australian ~ireachery. But
az last nc him 4 message. which
brings him To New York
es' sad, and have cudGclled
my Dram IN VAIN tryinS to imagine
"nat tiiat messase could have been
Wen. remarked Godfrey. while We
can't. of coarse, give its actual text, |
cont thlnk IL Tery difficult 10 guess IFS
general tenor. We Know What Ire
maine canle here To do--he came to
~blacklnaii Mrs. Deiroy. It's pretty safe,
inca. 10 supposc that the message told
niIn mat she Was Observation-Disclosures
otilef Wofds, mat h had married IL
f!ch man. No ooubt. Trcinaine's money
Wds running low. and he jumped az this
enahce OF rrpseiisnlns his purse.
thompson WAS working lis way toward
-. Pierre TO join hi,n. and actually
reached there on the Pa,i:l.a Just az
rename was ieaviag. Perhaps Ire
maine had lfieG TO play Tiio.Hpsoa false
It second tune,
NOW, he continued, let MS soc how
nearly VIC can reconstruct the scene
which occurred in this room. Trcnlaine
supplies Thompson on The voyage up
with whisky. and agrees 10 keep him
supplied, believing that he ma he use
ful-not daring. at any rate. to make
an open emmy Of MIN. lest he spoil his
game here-Tholnpson had only 10
speak Il word to the police to put Ire
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1908-11-13
BAND AND WHEEL BARROW RIDE.
Crowds on Main Street Witness Novel Election
Wager Settlement and Parties to Contract.

Fort Worth, Tex, Nov. =
Main street was lined with peo'
pie this evening at $50 o'clock tC
witness one of the most novel
parades ever seen in FIT. Worth.
AS a result of the defeat of
Bryan for president Carl Schil-
der, cigar manufacturer, rolled
a wheelbarrow up Main street
from the Texas & Pacific station
to the court house, a distance of
one and a quarter miles, with II.
l.. Spicer, a contractor, as pas.
senger. They were preceded by
a band, which as a part of the
election bet, was employed by
both men. Both the pusher and
the occupant of the wheelbarrow
weigh over 200 pounds each. The
crowd along the street cheered
Justify.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1908-11-13

A gentleman on the streets
the other day stated that if the
people of this town would price
their property at a reasonable
price and then make their four
per cent donation for the rail
way proposition, he would not
be afraid TO guarantee the PEG.
pie ten per cent raise in the
price of their property within
thirty days after the railway
work was started, provided the
owner would give him one half
of all increase over and above the
ten per cent, and he did not get
any takers either. Anybody
with any sense at all will know
that the proposition is bound TO
increase a great deal more than
that if this work is done.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1908-11-13
vIeo PARK PEOPLE MEET.
Citizens Hold Picnic Last Saturday At That
Place and Take Immediate Steps TO Secure
Canyon Ciy-Siketon Railway.

According to reports they had
a rousiug old time at Vigo Park
last Saturday when the citizens
met in mass meeting to con
slider the railway proposition and
the raising of the subscription
required of them for the new
railway.
The affair occupied the whole
day and nearly every family in
that community. was represent
ed Basket dinner was served
and a general good time enjoyed.
Steps were taken to secure the
amount necessary and it is eX-
pected that they will be ready by
next Monday to say that the
road shall be theirs if Randall
County comes up.
A number of very pointed
speeches were made by promi-
nent citizens of that portion of
their county as well as by Major
Gordon.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1908-11-13
Reflections Of a Bachelor

Man begins byexpecting things
to get better and ends by pray
ing they will get no worse. The
reason a woman knows the baby S
hair is going to be curly when il
grows up is it isn't now.
After a woman makes up her
mind what she wants to do she
goes and does the other thing.
Either a man has rich relatives
who are always trying to dodge
him, or he has poor ones whom
he is always trying to dodge.
a hero is man who can pull
out handkerchief with hole in
it in a street car and thrust it
back in his pocket as if it were a
smallpox flag N. Y. Press.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1908-11-13

than the question of the future
president of the Republic. We
have now enjoyed the day of play
and it is time that we again
shoulder the responsibility of
local affairs. There are manifold
needs that need to be taken care
of. Our county needs develop
ing much more than it is now.
The railroad proposition needs
attention and needs it right now.
Not two weeks from now for by
that time it may too late. In
fact this editor thinks that one
month from today the destiny of
Canyon City and Randall county
will be settled. What this is to
be rests entirely with this peo-
If you want to die, just keep
quiet and let the railroad matter
drop. If you want to live and
be prosperous beyond your ex-
pectations just come alive and
help out on this one important
matter.
Now let's get to work. There
is no use or cause for delay. If
we do this you will see a develop
ment in this secion that will
surprise even the most optim-
istic.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1908-11-13

Land now selling for Sl5 to $40
an acre will bring as high as
5000 if the present rush of home
seekers can be maintained for
ten years. Leastwise, that is the
opinion of immigration agents
who have been with Texas roads
since this feature of settling up
Texas was established. Compar-
atively young men have seen
Texas lands jump from 23c to
SO an acre. The prediction of
the immigration agents is not far
from the mark. Let Texas grow,
and get few acres while you
can.-Fort Worth Star.
1t is good advice. Get few
acres while you can, for the add
vance is absolutely certain. 1t
is not wholly agreeable, however,
to contemplate the time when
the poor man cannot afford to
own as much land as he can
work. Every farmer ought to
possess a farm in his own right,
but when lands reach the prices
predicted by the Star it will be
impossible for a man without
means to acquire a farm, unless
revolutionary farming methods
revolutionize agricultural profits.
Dallas News.