davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-07-08

when sought to grasp the thing. my
fingers encountered nothing but air"
saw her hands tremble. her white
face turned whittier pointed: but she
had not beheld what had. and her
mind remained clear.
what was It you SAW"
"A shapeless white figure. misty.
vanishing like . bubble"
"Yonder. you say! Just where you
saw It before?"
had not thought Of that, yet It was
true-there, beside Tuttle's door. An
instant she stood motionless. her eyes
searching the dim corners Of the cab
in, ~ though tracing some suspicion
awakened within her mind. Suddenly
she clasped my arm.
We do not believe in ghosts. Mr..
Stephens, you and !" her voice grow
ing frmer with conviction. Our edu-
cation and training make such . con.
ception impossible. There is . natural
cause for this. a reason. an actual
presence back of the shadow. There
must be. and we must find It. Where
did you stand when you saw this ap-
parition?"
l stepped back to the spot beside
the stove. realizing that she still clung
tightly to me.
Here. and I lifted my eyes like
this"
She leaned eagerly forward. her
breath on my cheek. her fingers clutch
ing my arm.
"why-why that il . mirror you are
looking into! See! What is It re-
nected there? Turn up the light until
I locate the spot. oh. see now-the
open pantry door. Mr.. Stephens. there
is where your ghost stood-it was the
shadow of . man reflected in that
mirror"
Our eyes met, all my former terror
fed. shame and anger dominating me.
"Dade!"
1T might be-certainly some one
who sought In that way to terrorize
officers and crew. and thus compel
them to turn back. Whoever It was.
he killed Mr.. Tuttle. and now seeks to
accomplish the same end with you.
What are you going to do!"
Trace him down. The last time
the fellow went directly from here to
the forecastle. There must be .
passageway from stem to stern"
She caught me as turned, her gray
eyes wide with apprehension.
you will take me with you?"
That will be impossible. Lady Oar.
lington. know nothing regarding
this passage amidships. but It must
surely lead through the coal bunkers
and the engine ROOM
"But-but cannot let you go
Alone" utterly forgetting to conceal
her agitation. Truly. I could not bear
to do It. Whoever this man may be
he will become desperate when cor
nered. Your very life will be in dan.
ger"
And you really carer" my hand
clasping hers. my eyes eagerly search.
ing the gray depths.
Yes. I care" making no effort to
free herself; why should I not?
Think what our condition would be II
you were not on board. Yet that is
not all; I care because value your
life. your friendship. Little as can
do. let me. at least. be near you"
You are near me-" sold !. utterly
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-07-08
Get After the Files.

With the warm days fiies- multiply
amazingly. Now Is the time to at.
tack them and prevent the breeding
of millions from the few hundreds that
already exist.
Perhaps the most effective method
OF destroying flies is by burning
pyrethrum In each room. This stuns
the flies and they can be swept up and
burned.
Flies are dangerous carriers Of dis
ease and an enemy Of humankind. Do
your part toward keeping down the
pest and improving the health Of your
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-07-08
CHAPTER xvIiI.-continusd.

BY heaven. for her sake. II for no
other reason. would play the man!
, Az, and / comprehended exactly what
such resolve would cost-realized full
ly what that mongrel crew would say
and do the moment their ghostly ter
rors ned. and they knew had given
up search for the treasure. ! should
have to command by brute force. BY
mutiny aboard for every league until
We made port. ! knew the nature OF
that sea.scum forward-how they
would whine and curse. how they
would hate me for failing to hold
them to their course in face Of death!
Well. let them hate: my love was
worth by far the more. and the life
and honor Of Lady Darlington out
weighed all else on board-ay. and the
treasure Of the Donna Isabel! I'm.
plicitly"-I saw her eyes again as she
said II, and sprang to the deck, FUN
bling in the darkness for the latch Of
my door.
The main cabin was dimly lighted
and chill, the fire in the stove low. l
paused to rattle It. and add q few
ing near by. In spite Of surrounding
comforts what q grim. inhospitable
place this was for any woman like
her! The very snugness Of the cabin
served only to emphasize the gloom
and peril without, the frightful polar
mystery which surrounded US. which
drives men mad amid its awful dis
tances. its shrouded silence.
Suddenly. directly opposite where I
stood, saw It again-that same
shapelesA white. gliding figure. An
instant only stood rooted to the spot.
my blood like ice. my eyes full Of hor.
ror. Then the swift reaction came.
the reserve courage OF q man ashamed
Of such weakness. and I leaped
straight toward the misty object, crap.
nothing but air. falling headlong with
q violence jarring the entire cabin.
and overthrowing q chair crashing to
the. deck. Dazed. confused. I stag.
gered to my knees. staring about into
the dim shadows. A white-draped
figure was at my very elbow. and I
sprang to my feet. only to take a
quick step backward. grasping at the
table, as I recognized Lady Darling.
ton.
Good God! was that your" gasped,
the horror still possessing me.
This certainly is" she answered.
swiftly. But what do you mean?
What has occurred"
II hardly know" and looked about
me. and then into her face. breathing
heavily. II seem unable to separate
the real from the unreal. I am half
afraid I am losing my mind. Lady
Darlington. It IL not only the crew for
ward who are seeing ghosts on board.
! laughed at my experience before. be-
lieving It . mere illusion that could
never occur again. In that spirit
told you about seeing white. misty
fgure in this cabin the night after
Tuttle died. II vanished like wreath
Of smoke. and daylight made me be-
iieve the vision was born Of q tired
brain. But I have seen It again now
-yonder, a. plainly a. can see you.
1t was no dream. no Imagination; yet
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-07-08

and feel 50 we'll that my friends keep
asking me what has helped me SO
much. and I gladly recommend your
Vegetable Compound. ."-MRs. WILLIE
EDWARDS, Holly Springs, Miss
One Of the greatest triumphs Of
lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound is the conquering Of woman's
dread enemy-tumor. II you have
mysterious pains, inflammation, ulcera-
ton or displacement, don't wait for
time to confirm your fears and go
through the horrors of a hospital opera
tion. but try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table compound at once.
For thirty years Lydia z. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, made from roots
and herbs, has been the standardremedy
for female ills, and such unquestion-
able testimony as the above proves the
value of this famous remedy. and
should give everyone confidence.
II you would like special advice
about your case write cOnfiden-
tial letter to Mrs. Pinkham, at
Lynn, Mass. Her advice II free,
and always helpful.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-07-08

"Yes," boosted Slowpay, II have
bought an automobile now, but / will
pay you that IS l borrowed six years
ago."
Better be careful" responded
'Binks, with fine sarcasm. You might
be apprehended for speeding.-Chi-
cago News.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-07-08
A Reminder.

Querierly-Did you enjoy your voy-
age around Cape Horn?
Luckbacher-No; 1t reminded me
too mucn of one OF my boyhoed days.
Quierierly-OnG OF your boyhood
days?
Luckbacher-Ycs, the day when ]
smoked my first cigar.-Chicago
News.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-07-08

Bad Debt Collector want to SEQ
your husband.
Housewife-He's out of town.
B. D. C.-That accounts for 1t. l
Just saw him through the window and
l noticed he had a far.away look
Brooklyn Life.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-07-08

yOu1 WOAuCA4 IA Ax1C$Ae
icines have done for
me. The doctors said
l had q tumor, and I
had an operation,
but was soon as bad
againasever.Iwrote
toyouforadvice,a and
began to take Lydia
E. Pink.-Am's Veg
etable Compound
as you told me to
do. I am glad to
sav that now I look
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-07-08
Faster.

Teacher-Children. nature is supo
rior to man in everything. For in
stance. there is nothing that travels
SO fast as the unseen wind.
wiilie-Huh! You ought to hear
what my pa says about a sight draft!
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-07-08

CLOSING OUT SALE
. We have to vacatc our present
building August lst and if prices
will sell VIC are going to do it.
Everything goes at cost and less.
WALL PAPER and Decorations,
Plate Rails. Moulding, Beads and
Paper Hangers Tools. PICTURE
FRAME Mouldings. French Glass,
Mat Boards, and all kinds Hard
ware Tools and other material
used in Picture Framing. All our
goods we're bought at the lowest
Jobbcrs' Prices; it will surprise
you the prices we are making. We
are going out of business. All
our Picture Frame machinery and
tools, all Office furniture. store
fixtures of every description in
cludcd. To dealers who wish to
buy for stock we will submit
samples and quote price if they
will send us list of goods they
would buy. The New York Wall
Paper Co. l74l Lawrence ST..
Denver
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-07-08
OF
YEARS
GROWTH
Removed by Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable G Compound

Holly Springs, Miss. s.-"Words are
inadequate for. me to express what
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-07-08

PenaIixed for Holding.
Maud-Do you believe in palmistry?
Ethel-In n way. I've known 1t to
work splendid as starter when the
young man was shy.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-10-19
TRUSTEES SALE
OF REAL ESTATE NEAR The Town OF.
HENDERSON, MASON COUNTY. VIVA.


Under and by virtue of certain
deed of trust executed by R. II.
Allen and Tola Allen, his wife, to
the undersigned Trustee, dated the
ssrd day oflune, 1909, recorded in
the office of the Clerk of the County
Court of Mason County, West vir-
ginia, in Trust Deed Book No. Is,
page IS, to secure the payment of
certain debt, therein fully described,
in favor OF Modern Building & Loan
Association, in manner and form and
according to the terms and provisions
in said trust deed specified, and said
debt having become due and payable
and default having been made in the
payment thereof BY j. I. Arthur,
who subsequently purchased the
property conveyed by said deed of
trust from said R. II. Allen and lola
Allen, his wife, and assumed the pay
ment of said debt of said Modern
Building & Loan Association, and be-
ing required by said Modern Building
* Loan. ASSOCIATION, the.creditor Sc
cured by the deed of trust aforesaid,
l, the undersigned Trustee, will on
SATURDAY. OCTOBER q, 1910.
commencing at 10 o'clock a. M, sell
at public auction at the front door of
the Court. House of said Mason coun-
ty to the highest bidder, the follow
ing property, situated in the State of
West Virginia. county of Mason, and
near the town OF Henderson:
A certain lot or parcel OF land
bounded and described as follows, to-.
wit: Beginning at a stake corner in
a street of said town of Henderson
known as Walnut street, and corner
to lot of Ella Lyons and NJ. H. Ly.
ons, thence South one hundred and
fifty (l5o9 feet to a stake, thence
Westerly fifty three (5s) feet, and
thence Northerly one hundred and
fifty Gl5o) feet to Walnut street,
thence along said Walnut street fifty
three $50 feet to place of beginning.
Terms of Sale: Cash.
J. S. SPENCER,
sept. e1-tw. Trustee.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-10-19
HAD HAD ENOUGH OF THAT
-Johnry's Good Reason for No. Desir.
Ing to Be "Humored' in That
Way Again.

..Dr. Mihran K. Kassabian. the Phil
adelphia martyr to the X.rays." said
Philadelphia physician. took a deep
interest in child training and the psy-
chology OF children. Apropos of spoil
ins-of humoring-the young. heard
him. at medical society meeting, tell
a story.
"1n Montgomery county patient Of
Doctor Kassabian's. widow. lived on
small farm. The widow had to go
to town one day. and as she set OF
she said to her daughters. two girls
Of eleven and twelve:
"'Be kind to little Johnny and
humor him while I'm away
Ives, mother. wen humor him.
the girls replied.
Johnny. being the youngest. was a
spoiled urchin, and his mother had
only been gone an hour or so when he
decided that he wanted to be let down
the well in the bucket.
".oh, no. Johnny said his sisters.
Yes, he said. and he kicked VI
ciously at his sisters, climbed Into the
bucket and tangled the chain.
Lower me down. Lower me down.
he roared.
THE sisters, remembering that he
was to be humored. tied him securely
IN the wet bucket, and then they low.
cred him into the well. OF course.
when the bucket struck the water and
Johnny In the darkness was soused In
an icy bath. his terror was extreme.
and he bawled to be drawn up. and
emerged in very frightened and
.eary state.
TT happened the next week that the
mother had to go to town again. Again
she said. as she babe sood.by TO
Johnny and his sisters:
Now. remember. you must humor
the child while I'm away
But Johnny recalled his experience
Of the week before. and he burst into
tears and cried:
"No. won, be humored. wont
be humored!'"
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-10-19
Proper
Care of
Our Old
People

and wnkd The heart period grows larger and more
muscular the obstacles circulation but finally it
oo ceases these efforts.
The dryne of the skin harder upon kidneys elm
mating water and the disposition disease these organs
prime necessity for old age warmth Nothing kills the aged
certainly cold of first HYGIENE Importance seventy-e
that the individual should be loved and live longest
and the fullest of activity not oyertax
somacs when their teeth begin fail adapt their
amen to their enfeebed powers of ascaon by having their food
properly cooked for them Sews boiled
baked Cooked that twice. easily dgeted vegetables and
fruits no bananas better than overlooking with milk
and farinaceous foods
Great attention should be paid to the functions of the and
the skin hot bath and hot every night NAV
be advised.
Further their clothing should be bedrooms heated
and well ventilated the afternoon habit
Of the aged and certainly advisable
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-10-19
Farmers
i'm Need
of Good
Help1nates
By DOW c. con,

farm without farmers wife This enerprng ter the soil say
he years old admits he good looking believes he would
make ideal husband factory girl ages of eighteen
and twenty-sx
tive 100 good looking congenia woman who
would Like to get .Nback to the farm"
Here opportunity for the practical application the return
tohend idea Officers of the humane societies. however, ese
ca anxious shoulder this of matchmaking the city
country and the situation suggests of an official
matrimonial bureau.
Uncle the Cupid would new one But the prob
lem of securing large, country population important
believe apparent be found in some way
and possibly an honest matrimonial bureau would help
Long distance matchmaking for the
and there rpen Of willing represent either party
affair of this kind for small fee.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-10-19
tcepyright, rpro. by A.soeiatea Liierary Pre,s.l

Il was one moonlight night that
Marcia and her lover first saw the
Island Of Joy looming up against the
silver SKY.
= am going to take you there some
day" Arthur murmured, when We
are married"
Marcia's face grew wistful. Some
times think that day is never com
ing she said.
Arthur drew her closer. Every
thing has been against US. sweet
heart; first, lack Of money, and now.
Z when everything Is ready. my moth
er's illness. which takes me away
from you tomorrow"
But you will come back!" she
chung to him.
"of course. you silly little girl" the
tenderness of his voice took all sting
from his words.
Somehow" she hesitated. then
went on, Il feel as II We were never
going to reach that Island OF Joy.
dear
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-10-19

gacaousiy when Marcia handed HIN a
Zip as he tied her boat and then LETT
her 20 her own devices.
The island seemed made for love.
There was no sound but the soft coo.
ing OF doves. the sigh OF the wind in
the trees, the kiss OF the waves as
they touched the sands. In the AIR
the fragrance OF many flowers. the
bees drowsed above the blossoms, the
butterflies hung heavily as they drew
sweetness from hidden depths.
Marcia. standing on the threshold
OF the big house. felt her heart sttlled.
Surely somewhere. somehow. there
would be found reason for Arthurs
silence.
Within the house she found further
strength Everywhere were evidences
Of mans devotion to the woman he
loved. Here in this PARKWAY place
there had been no need for reserves.
and on the walls were framed the
first love letters of the happy pair.
There were other letters. too. collect.
ed unto a little volume with cover OF
faded silk.
Marcia. buried deep In the rose
colored cushions OF an old couch. read
these letters eagerly. The man. Il.
seemed. had been called away for
time to far countries. Il was bis only
separation from bis wife, and his let.
tiers struck constantly one note OF adj
monitor.
No matter, beloved. what trials
may come. what silences, remember
that i love you. Should year sep
arate US without messoge, believe
in me. trust in me. In this world
there may be misadventures, which
tend to rouse Jealousy and suspicion,
but between those who love there
should be no shadow. My faith In
you is supreme; let yours match 1t,
that l may always be Your Lover.
Thrilled by the wonderful document
Marcia stood UP, her face radiant
1T Is a message from you, dearest.
she murmured. u will wait and trust"
She made her way across the water
in serene content, and was met at the
pier by Annette, who was all in pink,
straight and slim. like an unsheathed
bud.
In her hand she held letter. II
forgot to give It TO you" she said.
Arthur made me promise that I
would deliver It directly into your
hand; but you slipped away SO quickly
this morning that did not have time
to tell you"
The letter explained everything.
The little nurse had been the cause OF
all the trouble. Arthur had received
no letters from Marcia End his own
letters had been posted by the French
woman. When no word came from his
sweetheart he had taxed Mignon. and
her confession had revealed her sup
preston of the correspondence.
She gave as her reason that she
loves me. am telling you this be-
cause there must never be shadow
of deception between US. dearest. I
know your faith in me. and want ii
always TO be justified. Mother is bet.
ter, andsI am coming to you-and We
will spend our honeymoon on the
Island Of JOY"
Marcia went out into the purple
twilight and sped down to the shore.
In the west, beyond the amethystine
shadows Of the bay. the island semed
but deeper shadow. Like a star
shore the beacon which the deaf old
caretaker lighted TO warn sailors in
their ships. But to Marcia, as she
stretched out her arms to it. It was
star of hope.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-10-19

deep anxiety. she resolved to send a
cab,egram. On her way to the Office
she met Annette Rhodes. Annette
was straight.from Paris-dainty. chic.
laughing.
Il saw Arthur" she told Marcia
His mother is better. and he is going
to take her and M.gnon up into the
mountains"
'Mignon?" Something seemed 10
clutch at Marcia's heart as she askel
the question.
THE little French girl who helped
nurse his mother She is a darling.
and Arthur completely lost his
head"
Annette was not cruel. She knew
nothing OF the engagement between
Marcia and Arthur. and she did not
dream that she had pierced the ten.
der heart OF her friend.
Marcia went ON her way with out.
ward calmness. but inwardly she was
shrinking with pain. Arthur untrue
would TIE heavens fall? She had had
such faith in him. such implicit belief
that there had never been and never
would be any other girl in his life.
But the French women were such
charmers. and his loyalty might no,
have stood the test.
She turned back from the telegraph
Office and walked home by the beach
road. In the hot sun of the noonday
the Island Of Joy seemed far away, en-.
veloped by a golden mist; It seemed
to swim in air like mirage.
Suddenly the impulse seized her to
go there-an old legend said that
lovers who touched foot on its shores
would find happiness. Would any.
thing restore to her the radiance OF
her trust in her lover?
When she reached the wharf she
united her boat and rowed across the
shining water. her oars flashing IN
the sunlight. 1t was long pull hnf
she did not feel tired It seemed thar
only violent physical exercise couId
still the beating of her heart
Jae island had once been inhabited
by a pair Of lovers who had chosen
to leave the world that they nigh. he
alone In their happiness. Old age had
found them still content. The ancien,
house with its wide porches, its shad.
ed rooms. Its rose garden. was caret,
for by a deaf old man. who grinned
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-10-19
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

A special meeting of the Stock
holders of the Waterloo, Buffalo &
Winfield Telephone Co. will be held
at Flat Rock School House, Mason
County, West Virginia, on Saturday,
the 18th day of November, 1910, at
] o'clock P. M, for the purpose of
transacting such business as may be
lawfully brought before the meeting.
GEO. T. ADKINS, Pres.
THos. Q. BLESSING, Sec'y.
Oct. lett.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-10-19
Another shortage has bobbed M in tbe

Another shortage has bodied up IN the
country It's shortage in farmers wives.
Without waiting for any outside assist
ance, farmers who are affected by this
situation are casting about for relief, and
the latest effort in this line is an appeal
to the humane societies in the cities. The
Minneapolis Humane society recently has
received several letters from farmers seek
ing wives. One of the most remarkable
of these missives comes from young mar
in Wisconsin, who declares he owns 16o-
acre farm but has been unable to secure a
suitable wife. And of course q farm ia No.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-10-19
HAVE YOU Seen IT?
The LAST ISSUE OF THE CINCINNATI.
ENQUIRER.

or any recent issues If not, yos
know nothing of the wonderful bet
terments its pages exhibit, or what
valuable, instructive, and cheer Civ
ing weekly visitor you are missing
We are aiming and will make is
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-10-19

The pleasant purgative effect ex
perienced by all who use Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets,
and the healthy condition of the
body and mind which they create,
makes one feel joyful. Sold by all
dealers. Oct 81
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-10-19

j. S. SPENCER,
sept. el-tw. Trustee.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-10-19
Manslauohter con,empl,tes.

you can't always Judge by appear.
observed the moralizer. Now
take the life Of your neigtbor-"
y intend TO-" interrupted the sub
urbanite. the vers next morning no
runs his lawn womer at 5 a. m"