davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-12-25

Hell have to-" The muscles OF his
bent arm frightened. The clinging
ghost-bCy clutched closer.
you couldn't hurt him! You could
not do 1t in this place. where the good
years of your life were passed. You
know every foot OF this ground-every
foot of 1t has a happy association.
You've played hide-and-seek in that
barn of Hardings, and gone to sleep
in the hay-loft. Can you go there and
take money from him?"
The mans hand few out. tits not
his money! wouldn't rob him. It's
money that ought to be mine-it be-
longs to Sidney Maxwell, my cousin,
and It's Maxwell money-family mon
ey. They make millions year-I'm
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-12-25

lesson. My God! I've learned my les
Ion. I'll work hard and earn my life
and I'll send back this three thousand
to Sidney Maxwell with my first sa-
wings. l will. Jove-it's a straight
road-it's a chance in a million for
man at the last gasp. I'd be a cow
ardly fool not to take it-and after AL
I'm just borrowing-not stealing. Ill
send 1t back sure as fate"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-12-25
Marks on SiIverware.

Sterling" as used in connection
with silverware means genuine silver.
The addition of the word patent" is
to indicate that the particular design
of the article on which the word ap-
pears is patented and that the article
is genuine silver.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-12-25

"Dr. Harding took you home to
lunch that day." the boy whispered,
land the trout was cooked, and they
made an event of it."
well, what of that?" the man an
swered the memory aloud. I'm not
going to hurt DR.. Harding, am II"
"He won't give up what he has set
himself to guard"
The big fellow spoke again grimly:
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-12-25
That Sinule Thouuht.

You've heard the old story Of sweet
welded bliss, of the two hearts that
flutter as one, and the two souls sim
gle-thought sealed with a kiss, and
have wondered, no doubt, how twas
done. AS a wise one who was by ex-
perience taught, this effect we will
briefly explain; in most of the cases
that lone single thought" is: II wish
was single again."
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-12-25
Poem with a Purpose.
oyo bera q moan

"I have here a poem"
"Is it poem of any serious pur.
pose?" inquired the editor OF the
Highbrow Magazine.
Eyes, sir; it was written to pay q
wash bill with"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-12-25

to the thin old horse and the hungry
old COW and heard them grieving for
the poverty Of their master and mis-
tress and heard them speak of the Sc
.cret which, if the beasts might have
speech to tell it, would make every
thing right; how Hans went in boldly
then and gave the animals his break
fast, and asked them to tell him the
secret; how they told him, in unused.
rusty voices, that beneath the empty
stall of the stable was a treasure of
gold, buried a thousand years before
by the Romans, which would make
his mother and father richer than
they could dream; and how just then
the bells of the distant village rang
for Christmas morning, and the poor
beasts were dumb again, and Hans
went back to his bed and waited for
daylight to tell his father and moth
-er, who dug for the treasure and
found it and were happy with the
horse and COW, and rich ever after.
The story ended and the children
were quiet, as if listening, thrilled, to
those stammering hoarse tones Of the
good brutes in the chilly stable.
Now, chickens, you must go to
your roosts," the mother broke their
dream, and her words ended in a sigh.
Father! it's too bad to have him left
out of Christmas Eve, isn't it?"
Eyes, it is" agreed Benny sturdily.
Nobody can say Peaceful Was the
Night 'cept father. It's too
bad for father he had to go
to the thing-ma-jig's funeral"
and, being Christmas Eve, Benny went
unreproved for the description of his
great-uncle.
"Father'll be home before morning,
won't he?" asked the girl, and went
on. ooh, remember. You s.id some
time in the night, but we can't tell
when, cause the trains get late. Well,
I hope he'll be here in the morning
when we wake up. 1t wouldn't be
Christmas without father; would It,
ziother?"
81 can't bear to have him out so
late" the little woman said, and her
tones were troubled. She went on as
If thinking aloud-a way she had
with her big babies. Father isn't
welH-he ought to go SOUTH wish he
could CO." and Benny answered in
strong baby tones:
"Oh, he can't go, mother. We have
not got money enough-you said we
hadn't"
mo. dear, we haven't" she sighed;
and the girl shook her name of hair
back thoughtfully.
Il wish / could End lot of money
like Hans, for father" she said.
The fascination of the freight as
the children lay in their beds, their
mother gone, held the drowsy eyes
open. The girl, the more aggressive,
the more imaginative of the two, went
back, with a thought working its way
/, in her mind, to the story which had
a hold on both, the story of how two
dumb brutes may talk once year on
Christmas Eve.
do you believe it's true, Benny?"
she consulted her brother. Mother
didn't say 1t wasn't, you know"
Then it's true, and / believe it's
true" said Benny stoutly. I'm glad
they can. / know Niger would enjoy
n talking. He looks like he wanted to
talk when he squeals, and he squeals
words sometimes. / heard him say
corn bread one day"
Alice lifted her brown head from
the pillow and leaned on one elbow
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-12-25

The big girl held the boy by tho
hand as they peered in. The man, I'M
prepared for this complication,
watched them, troubled, uncertain,
and Immediately the boy spoke in a
full, sweet voice.
Hes not talkin', Alice" the boy
said. Lets go back-Td rather go
to bed"
But the girl stepped forward, warily
poised, yet determined, and drew her
brother. Maybe he doesn't know it's
u.s." she said. 81 don't want to go
back till see." She dropped the boys
hand and was at the door of the box
stall. Niger" she whispered, mig
GER" and the horse whinnied and
turned his head toward her.
The boy had followed, stumbling
across the floor. Maybe he doesn't
know it's Christmas" he suggested
Lets sing a carol so he'll remem-
ber"
They sang 1t and they were silent
waiting. Niger shifted softly, then
whinnied.
Benny's slow speech began. coax
ingly:
I had a, little pony
His name was Dapple Gray;
/ lent him to a lady
He halted, listening. II thought
maybe he'd like that because it's
about horse. l thought it would in
terest him." Benny explained, and
proceeded as if by force of inertia:
Goosey, goosey gander,
Whittier do you wander
Upstairs
Alice interrupted That hasn't got a
single thing to do with Christmas,
Benny"
"But it's on the next page" Benny
argued stolidly.
Alice was firm. at isn't the right
kind of poetry-it ought to be sort of
churchy and religious, because Mig
gers a clergyman's horse and it's
Christmas Eve"
Maybe he's afraid" she said, in a
disappointed tone, yet still hopeful.
Benny, say the verse about Fear not
to him-that might make him not be
afraid"
The unseen audience listened as
Benny, personal---very., as man to man,
recited hymn to Niger.
Fear not"
urged Benny
''IIear not" said He, for mighty dreau
Had seized their troubled mind,
"Glad tidings of great JOY 1 bring
To you and all mankind"
"Glad tidings of great joy!" The
young man in the straw sat quiet and
listened.
Whatever encouragement for beasts
might be in Christmas hymn, Benny
meant to extend it to Niger I'm
hurried, with the sleepy note of
bird going to roost, his piping voice
plodded on, telling a tale which he did
not doubt. With the full angel song
he ended:
All glory be to God on high,
And on the earth be peace.
Goodwill henceforth from Heaven to
Begin and never cease.
peace! Goodwill"
There was a stir in the empty stall,
but the children did not hear it. From
a mile away down the road came
family a sound of hoof-beats, and
Niger blew out an agitated breath
and whinnied again gently. 1t was
very quiet Alice and Benny, stand
ing patient, thrilled suddenly, as a
strange, hoarse voice issued from the
darkness.
Merry Christmas, children!" the
voice said.
The girl clutched the boys shout
der. Hes talkin'-Nigger's talldn',"
Benny announced, interested but In.
perturbed.
(To BE coNTINUED.l
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-12-25

A man may be as brilliant, as clever,
as strong and as broad as you please.
but, with all this, if he is not good he
may be paltry fellow. S. Blackie.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-05-19
Silk Sample Graft.

The methods of these early opera
tors may have been crude, but they
managed to get away with them, and,
what is more, came nearer fulfilling
their promises than many Of their
Successors. Another game worked
extensively was by means of a clev-
erly worded advertisement announc-
ing a special sale of sample silk,
twelve different pieces being sent for
25 cents. 1t was frequently stated
that only one order would be filled
for any person, and that the time in
which these beautiful samples could
be secured for such an unheard-of
price was limited, as was the supply.
Responses came from everywhere,
and the jingle of ascent pieces
drowned even the joyous chuckling
of the artful promoters of the
scheme. When those who had sent
in their money received the twelve
beautiful samples of silk they proved
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-05-19
STUDSTIl.L A SMOOTH ONE
THE STORY OF a BERRIEN COUN-
TY MANS DOINGS OUT
IN ARKANSAS,

The Little River News of Ash
down, Ark, prints the following story
of the large business Operations" of
Berrien county, Georgia, man out
in that town:
John f. Studstill, a professional
crook, visited Ashdown a few DAVIS
ago and proceeded to work the local
banks, securing negotiable paper and
cash to the amount of $S,565 from
them.
when Studstiu first arrived in
the city he deposited drafts on Geor-
gla and Florida banks that looked
good to the local bankers. He mr.
ported TO be an agriculturalist look
ing Tor some farm lands to buv and
neSotlated with the -RevnoIds
, real Estate Co. He finally made q
purchase OF a farm from A. Cold
Smlth, the purchase price being az
600. He rendered in payment a ems
TONER'S draft on the Bank of Mill
town, Midtown, Ga.
!. MT. Goldsmith turned the draft
INTO the Little River County Bank
WIN ueed TO the firm attached, and
Tue pahk sent it to Midtown for col
Iectlon. While this draft was on the
way the real mischief was worked
oCudStllI had another draft for
9o,oOo' II being on the Atlantic Ma
1lo1al Bank of Jacksonville, Fla
ana taxing 1t to the Arkansaw Trust
q Banking Co. rendered it and had
the oank accept $500 as a deposit
ana give him three deposit certifi-
Gates for $1,000 each for the balance
Inc deposit certificates were MN
bered 26, q and 20. From his $500
on deposit he drew check for S25
before he disappeared.
After visiting the Arkansaw
Trust & Banking Co. StudstiII Want
10 the Little River County Bank and
pnered draft on the same Midtown
odnk' winch was accepted certif-
caCeS numbered 33 for 5000 and "a
Ipt 90O0' being issued to him. On
tniS account he was allowed shortly
'7d, wards to draw out $40 cash.
| otudstlI left town on Tuesday
April 18th, buying a ticket over the
frisco for Hope, On Friday a teIe-
gram was received from the Bank of
MlIlton relative to the $4,000 drafts
Statlng that the bank would not hon
or the paper but if Studstill was here
10 arrest him. However, he had eono
ana forgotten to leave a forwardino
ADDRESS. Then came a telegram
from the sheriff of the county that
midtown is in and another from the
SnerlH at Jacksonville asking that
0tuastlII be arrested and held.
On Saturday a dispatch was re-
celVed from the sheriff at Nashville
Ga, asking that the fellow be held
until he arrived.
1T IS presumed that there are
other charges against StudstilI in
those states, the nature of which are
not known.
There will be liberal rewards
offered for the return of the certifi-
Gates or the capture of the man.
Probably the banks will put up a
hundred dollars each and the Bank
ing Association $3.50.
Studstill is described as being
about 30 years old; weight about
100 pounds; height feet 10 or II
inches; eyes probably gray; scar over
forehead above right eye; gold crown
IN upper tooth; smooth shaven. He
bought while here a light suit from
Ike Blieden, giving a check on one
I of the banks in payment"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-05-19
Deafness Cannon Be Cured

by local applications as they cannot reach the
diseased portion Ct the ear There is on,v on,
way 70 cure deafness, and that is by constitq
tional remedies. Deafness is caused nv inaonn
ed condition of the mucous lining of the Eusta
chian tube. When this tube is infamed You
nave rumbling sound or imperfect hearing
ana When 1t Is entirely closed deafness is the
result and unless the Inflammation can be taken
out ana this tube restored to its normal copdi
ton hearing will be destroyed forever: nine
nothing but an infamed condition of The mncon.
surfaces. We will give one hundred dollars for
any case Of deafness Caused by catarrh) that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure Send
for circulars, free
FL. CHENEY & Co, Toledo. O.
Sold by druggists 75c
Take Hairs Family Pills for conetipatior
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-05-19

Peruna is not beverage nor bitters,
but an honest, straightforward tonic
that increases the appetite and encour-
ages digestion.
There is a great demand for tonics
during the depressing heat of summers
and especially in countries where hot
weather is very prevalent.
Such demand is exactly met by
Peruna
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-05-19
Beautiful Spanish Dancer
Gives Praise to Pe-ru-na.

NERVOUS prostration is usually the
Y result of d vocation which requires
O. continual strain on the nervous
system.
In such cases it would be wise if a
change of vocation could be made.
But this is not always possible and a
good tonic becomes a necessity.
Peruna is a tonic that invigorates
without producing drug habit.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-05-19
ANOTHER ZEBRULE.
Third Specimen of the Very Queer
Animal Is Born.

third zebrule was born at the
government experiment farm at Be-
thesda, Md, last week, the animal
being a cross between the Grevy re-
bra sent to President Roosevelt by
Emperor Menelik and Spanish jen-
net. The other two zebrules at the
farm are thriving and are giving in
creations of improvement over the
ordinary mule colt of the same age.
The Bethesda experiments were
made possible through the appro-
Prlatlon obtained several years ago
by Representative Burleson, who
hopes to have the scene of the eX-
perlments transferred to the natural
range in Texas after the investiga-
4onS at Bethesda have made fur
lher progress.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-05-19
WAITED FOR THE RAVENS.
kind People Took elijah" Up After
-Four Days and Carried Him Home.

A modern Elijah, or rather a man
who imagined himself a modern Eli
jah, lay under a tree in Zion City
for four days last week, waiting for
ravens to come and feed him. Dur
ing the time a fierce storm came m
ana the man was nearly frozen. At
ter four days some kind-hearted
people picked him up and made him
eat and go to bed; and then the
fellow concluded that maybe he
wasn't a prophet, after ALL and that
1t would be useless for him to try
to found a new religion.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-05-19
GOT CHANGE OF VENUE.
Charged With Murder in Quitman
County, and Tried i'm Randolph.

Henry Benefited, colored, charged
with killing his wife in Quitman
county, was tried in Randolph su-
perlor court last week, a change of
venue having been granted on mo-
ton of the state. The prisoner was
convicted of murder and recommend
ed to mercy which fixed his punish
ment at life Imprisonment.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-05-19
GIRLS DEATH DANCE.
Music Starts Her Toes and She Dies
FrOm OVer-eXertion.

Marie From, 20 years old, danced
herself to death in a public dance
hall in Chicago, according to the
verdict of coroner's jury. The girl
possessed frail constitution, but
Waiting was mania with her. She
was warned by her parents not to
exert herself but the music caused
her to forget the warning, and she
danced continuously until she had
to be carried out of the hall faint
ing. She died in hospital.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-05-19

Don't let the baby suffer from &C.
zema, sores or any itching of the
skin. Doan's Ointment gives instant
relief, cures quickly. Perfectly safe
for children. All druggists sell it.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-08-20
teachers SELECTED.
Louisa Board Of Education Completes
the List Of Instructors.

The Louisa Board of Education met
Saturday afternoon and elected teach
ers tor the public school, In addition
to Profs. Byington and Kennison,
with whom a contract was previous
ly made. The teachers are as follows
n, b. Mcclure,
G. NJ Copley,
Mrs. W. n, Sullivan,
Mrs. y. Cisco,
Miss sanie Gearheart. 4
School will open August 30th for
term of nine months. Prof. Nc
Clure will be the principal at the
pubic school building. All the grades
up to and including the seventh will
be taught there. The grades above
that and all other courses will be
taught at the college building.
The buildings are being put into
first class condition. At the X. n.
C. building several men are at work
putting on the finishing touches,
building concrete walks, porch, etc
A large bell was recently hung in
the tower, The grounds have been
graded and cleaned up, and everything
win be in good condition for the
opening of school. 4
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-08-20

The proyerbial hospitality of the
people of Louisa was handsomely
demonstrated on Wednesday by the
dinner given by Mr. and Mrs. J. @.
l.ackey to their nephew, John McCon-
nell of Catlettsburg, and his fiance.
Miss Isabel Hobbs, OF Anchorage, Ky.
This is the season when Mother
Earth gives abundantly to her chill
d1eh, and this year the elements have
united with the soil to produce most
iaylshly. About the Lackey home all
the good things grow, and The yal-
lef' legged chickens of choicest breeds
strut and fatten. Alas for them!
Cooked only as our good women
hEow how to COX them. they and all
the toothsome trimmings which tick
L. and satisfy the palate, and all
the substantials and delicacies of the
season made a most delicious menu
for the visitors. 1t was veritable
feast of good things, thoroughly en-
ioyed and long to be remembered.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-08-20
Coal on DOnithOn.

Within the next year there will be
extensive mining operations started
on the Tug river, at a point less than
an hours ride out Of Kenova and
within seventy minutes of Hunting
ton.
A short time ago L. X. Vinson, who
owns large tract of land in Law
rrre county, Ky, bordering on the
Tug fork, seven miles above Louisa,
sold the coal rights to Ohio capital
lists, and surveys are now being made
ll'paratory to opening up extensive
ccal operations. This tract is under
laid with an unbroken seam of block
coal which is a few inches more than
five feet in thickness. The coal is
OF the finest quality and easily ap-
prt achable. A suspension bridge will
be constructed across the river, and
loading tipples erected on the Wayne
county shore
The land lies at the mouth of DON
ithon creek. The same coal is found
on the West Virginia side of the riv-
er and it is probable the operations
Will also be started there.-Huntiug-
tbn Dispatch.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-08-20
Err LOUISA LAWRENCE COUNTY, KENTUCKY AUGUST % ooo

nils until his late illness. After
his death the remains We're remov-
Cd to Bullington's undertaking estab-
lishment, as they could not be taken
Lcme on account of the illness of
his son. II was the same way at the
time Of his daughters death; her
rcrGains, too, were taken to the UNI
de;taking establishment, where the
funeral services were held.
Mr.. Wells is survived by three
: rs, James, Leonard and Dewey, Il
being the latter who has typhoid fe-
yer at his home on East Greenup
eycnue aud 2Sth street. The deceas-
ed was an honest, upright and in
d lstrious citizen, ard was faithful
I4ember of the Baptist Church
A number of his relatives arrived
htre today from Webbville, and
while the funeral services have not
been arranged definitely, they will
Probably occur tomorrow afternoon,
aud interment will lie at the McCor-
nick grayeyard.-Ashland lndepen-
dent. -. ..=.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-08-20
M. F. CoNLEY, PubIist 4

Like a pack of hungry coyotes, theY
we're after their quarry, and he was
as helpless in his efforts to stem the,
tide as jack-rabbit among a raven
Gus pack of wolves.
Reason was dethroned, sound ad-
vice cast to the winds, and sane de-
liberation was out Of the question.
Nothing would satisfy the mob but
the political scalp of Mr.. Harris, and
trey accomplished just that very
thing; but not without dishonor and,
colo blooded political assassination
After the Catlettsburg gang hadH
captured the convention, all prece-
dent was flung aside and, aided by n
few wet champions" of this city, n
complete political travesty was en-
acted that would put to shame thee
Eoodlum tactics of a Boiler avenues
"onnium gatherum" of political odds
and ends.
The better element of the party
quietly and gracefully retired anG
left the rabble to run the convention
in their own peculiar style. And thex
did ito the evident satisfaction ar
every rum-soaked member of thai
gang, They started out with IA
bunch of five" wet and soaked tn
the hide, who dominated, dictateda
and resoluted to suit their own fam
cies. regardless of the will Of the
majority.
A large array of delegates weraa
chosen, among whom few need am
introduction to find out how soaking
wet they are. After having conclud--
ed the performance, with great ar
rCGarce and bosoms heaving with
Pride, the Block of Five was
cheered in wild disorder, and made.
heroes of the hour.
MIR. Stephens, the unknown dark
horse, was gently led from the po--
litical stable, and, amid fiendish.
croaks of delight, savage incanta-
tons bordering on the pale of ann
Indian scalp dance, he was pro-
claimed as "the man," instead or
Mr.. Harris. .- ~.
So Hon. Brig H. Harris was turn
ed down coldly and cruelly-all be-
cause he had favored temperance i'm
the State and community.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-08-20
Fifty Candidates Pass.

Examination papers have just been
corrected by the State Board OF Ex-
alnlncrs OF the candidates for super
intendents Of schools in the various
counties of the State, who took the
examination for State certificates in
July. Every four years as the coun-
y elections approach the candidates
for school superintendent are COM
Eelied, by law, to undergo examina-
ton as TO their qualification for the
office they seek. The first eXamina-
ton is held the last Friday in July
ard the next the last Friday in
August.
Fifty-three candidates took the July
examination this year, and of these
only three so far have failed.
Among those who successfully pass
ed the examination are the following:
W c. Kazee, Carter; Miss Jerrie A..
Weaver, Boyd 4, V, Hail. Floyd; +,
W. Richie, Knott; B. +. Gray, Eli
OFT; Il. b. May Magoffin; U. G. John
son, Martin; Fred Meade, Johnson;
p. d. Bevins, Pike, and Jay O'Dan-
iel. Lawrence,