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Gunnison news-champion., 1910-11-18
CHAPTER XII.

hurried round 10 that part of the
castle, followed more mechanically
than inquisitively by Terhune, and saw
on The stoop under the port-cochere,
through the wide-open doors, a slight
young fellow of about Archs build
with dark. anxious face, Just relin-
gushing q long duster to his chauf-
feur. But even before l had perceived
Who 1t was, my eyes wandered back
of him and took In the automobile he'o
just stepped from, with a vague sense
o. having seen II somewhere before.
But Its owner surprised me more. for IT
was Murray Brancepeth-of all people,
What in thunder brought him here ?"
] wondered. | hadn't seen him in q
year OF sundays,
Hello. Vincent" he cried. on see
ing us. And old Terhune. too" And
he caught our hands in large exuber-
ant grip. Too exuberant, | could see
Terhune thought. Tor he was frowning,
and ! must say felt inc 'ined to resent
Brsneepeth's familiarity. myself, for
had never known the fellow we'll when
he followed his handshake by a great
clap on my shoulder But by his next
words il was explained and excused in
the same moment. as were many other
things that had happened lately.
Where's Agatha First?" he cried.
~It's all right now Miss Smplin has
eloped and we can get married"
An enlgmstioal speech enough. m
admit. and. of course. | don't mean to
say that ii alone was the means of en-
tightening Terbune and myself as 10
the new turn this rather complicated
and stubborn affair of his aunts prop
erty had taken.
1t was only after a number of ques-
tions had been asked and answered
chat we understood him When II CD
peared that he. Brancepeth. had been
IN love with Miss Endicott and she
With him ever since the first Castle
Wyckho1 houseparty. but that there
was an obstacle TO their marriage
which prevented their acknowledging
their attachment which obstacle con-
0ts,e of the inexorable determination
81 Brancepeth's sole relative. q
wealthy uncle, that he should marry q
certain Miss Simpiin, an heiress her.
sslf. and neighbor of his uncle's.
Brancepeth had not the faintest in
eention of marrying the lady of his un-
cie's choice. or anyone other than the
lady of his own. but was stil unable
openly to disregard that uncle's wishes.
having been entirely dependent upon
naIn all his life The young lady in
Nasuon. Miss Simplin. had now e.
cided matters for him by clipping with
a poor young squire. In spite of a tac1t
agreement with her father that she
~ou consider favorably the suit of
yo1ng Murray. And by thus boldly -
curing her own happiness the Young
.>ay had at the same time opened the
way for that OF Braneepeta. a Geed for
which thought. when heard the saie.
eAe deserved the commentator of the
cnmunity. ! like good sport But
sos opinion of mine In regard TO Miss
.-mplinls escapade did not apparently
5ibe With that of Brsncepe tbs uncle.
Tor. as our visitor proceeded with his
saie, we learned that he Was indeed
30 enraged by the very act which 20
Seliehted us all that when his nephew.
smboldeDed by the udings Of the
ehopement- confded TO him his attach
rDsnt for Niss Endicott. his asgrievea
reaative had seized with enthusiasm
1he chance Of proving to the scornfsl
Gunnison news-champion., 1910-11-18
SsIFed.
THE END.

lhe comedian huarder who owed
hve weeks back ay was in one q,
those facetious moods.
Madam. he ciueklea. spearing A
green strawberry aad holding il above
his saucer. Il Gnde-stand that YOU
entered the boarG.ng-h0use business
merely 10 save enough money to BE-
come an actress. Am | right"
The landlafy s. ared at him coldlv
Yes. Mr. High5all." she responded
IN rasping tones Il am boarding
beats at present so that | NAV be Able
TO beat the boards later on
And then the comedian boarder left
me table without even finishing his
dessert
Gunnison news-champion., 1910-11-18


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f.ss5n- aaisaHas aaa i-iampa beioze me
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roa arce E.sil4z aeseioFea on tasi
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nsacbino ana % has Nay 70 Cassie
y ygsAoa Nitlaslf alss o. fine ana 80
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nc lsctsurH nls aaeIo place af tha
. tf cad 81 shr ooaafy ant y vckho
fr-ic isaa ;z4a an haas t.-
laa jus; slsoueeslad ~ gEasVinE these
Aefai'z a. our faiolds iose aGair
naaeh h. haa nof gwen tham IN iul
is I aase. tul LAD Iaahar aAafclad tar
ltory aeueraliy and rsu.aiS. Shen
i'a.sresi Appeared uGoa a. soens and
a. Wsse Woaderssi tais h.ad 70 b.
toad aEain
- you we're the man in shc draw
ina room tae other Hl-Ei p she g.
eiaimed. when h. had finished tsiiiu7
her. sEd she opened her beautiful srag
eyes very ~idey az young Murray
-fg dove. yssi" ] adasd. and y
Wasnt old TurbuHe. after alf'"
Ana it wasn't o'd TerhHne. either
VINO Was Wita Aeatha first the as
goa saS the red aatgalo5iie In tts
woods. she said.
~Iy Icvn. nc" ! said Cxeifrdlv y
kBe~ I'd seen that maoh.ne OF BrauCe-
~ hs before sud as 7 glanced a. 81
again The whole significance Of enc
mystery We had nad. IN regafd TO
Agatha F1rat and Arch came to me
wish the force OF reseiation / turned
10 explain II all 20 Dearest. but. as
usual. she vas ahead OF ne.
IN Was you 0 the timet" she said
to Murray. bat With a smile Of such IN
easbie reiief that wondered until she
tsrned % Arch and I saw what bearing
that tact had on the situation On re-
gard TO agaaha sixth and Terhune's
aoHts property
~ so sorry" she said holding out
aer hands to the old boy We did you
an Injustice. Mr. Terhunei" And she
told him briefly Of the scene she and
. and Agatha SIKH had been witness
TO the other night IN the drawing room
and our suspicious of him in connec-
tion With H.
q fo0k him a moment or two to
asp what she meant. and what her
discovery thai our suspicious we're un-
Just might mean. and spoke before be
did
And now Il will be all right. Dear
est. I said. "about Agatha Sixth. She
will see that she was unjust to Arch
and you will tell her. won't you7" And
! looked at her eagerly. But to my
surprise just as | Thought everything
explained. everything arranged and
the road clear to reconciliation and
Engagement between my friend and my
wife's friend, toward the accomplishing
of which object we had invited both
parties 10 come to Castle Wvckhon
Dearest seemed inclined TO spoil the
v hole thing by refusing to act as medi-
ator between the two. And a mediator
was necessary, that Is If they were
to be brought together in time TO make
the engagement a fact before the fatal
hour had arrived, for Miss Lawrence
was still locked in the fastness of her
room.
Il say" implored, seizing Dearests
hand. don't hesitate now, At such a
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40 Tszhss.s. i...s.- a. - - ....s.s
- s@S~ % case
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-15

Prof. w. F. Acree, who has
been teaching at Sidney, Sharp coun'
ty, was in Pocahontas Wednesda y,
meeting old friends.
Dropsy is caused by diseased
kidneys. Use Lanes Kidney and
Backache. Cure and keep your
kidneys well. Two sizes, soc and
$l.OOI at w. H. SINNERS.
A. J. Prevett was over from
Holmes Wednesday on business.
u. A. Blansett, Jr., of Water
Valley was in Pocahontas Thurs
day and made our Office a
pleasant call.
DIR. r. R. Johnson of Holmes
was circulating among friends In
Pocahontas Thursday.
Roy l.. Elliott was at Hoxie
Thursday between trains.
The Misses Gertrude Mock and
Dora King and Rufus and Oscar
Mock, of Warm Springs were in
Pocahontas the first of the week.
A. j. Upshaw, a prominent far
mer of Dalton, was in town yester-
day, transacting business, part of
which was to call and check up for
another years reading of the Star
Herald and also to pay up for his
daughter Mrs. Zilla Tucker of FL
sinore Mo.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-15
Notice to the Companions

Notice is hereby given that, on
the End, day of May 1910, and for
as long we desire, the grand lectur-
er, j. NJ. Oathout will be with us,
who is proficient in the work a n d
we are expecting real good time
and desire all Chapter member pres.
ent at all times during the stay of
Companion Oathout.
Several classes are on hand and
the degrees will be conferred at the
time. g. Z. SHUTTLE, H. p.
A. J. WITT, Sect'y.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-15
Spent Sunday Here

W. NJ. Forester who recently
accepted a position with the Dunkle
Box g. Lumber Company, at Black
Rock, spent last Sunday IN Poca-
hontas. Mr.. Forester informs US
that this mill is now cutting at the
rate of $4,000 feet day. The old
reliable Star Herald will keep Mr..
Forester informed about what is
going on in the county as he has
ordered the paper sent to him at his
new station.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-15
Has Gone to Texas

F. j. Byard who has been a
resident of Pocahontas for some
time, and who has been quite Ill for
several months, has sold his pro-
perty here and moved to near San
Antonio, Texas, where he expects
to make his future home. He was
accompanied by his son Louie.
Mr.. Byard's many friends here wish
him speedy and permanent re-
covery.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-15
NOTICE

The District Conference enter.
tainment committee would be glad
to know of each family who will
assist in entertaining delegates at
our District Conference. The Dis :
trict Conference will meet May
%, 1910. All who will assist
notify Mrs. Annie Martin, president
womens Home Mission Society.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-15
Anniversary Celebration

The members of Orient Lodge
No. 2l3, I.O.O.F. will celebrate the
9th Anniversary of the Order at
their Hall, withspeaking,by brothers,
D. V. Cooke, George T. Black, E.
N. Ellis and A. J. Witt, on the pro-
gress and benefits of the Order, on
the 26th day of April, 1910 at eight
o'clock p. m. Ice cream and other
refreshments will be served.
All Odd Fellows, their families
and special friends are invited. A
general good time is expected.
J. A. PARKER, Noble Grand,
r. A. ROBERTS, Secretary.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-15
0ddfeIIOWS at Concord

Geo. T Black went out to Con.
cord last Monday night to attend
meeting of the Oddfellows at
that place. Owing to the incle-
menL weather the attendance was
small so they decided to set apoth
er date for the big gathering, Tues
day April 10th being the date
agreed upon. Mr.. Black will at
tend and deliver a lecture on Odd.
fellowship. H. M. Crockett of
Maynard has also consented to at
tend and deliver an address.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-15
Wants to Invest

A. G. Avery of Angeles, Cali
fornia, has been in Pocah ontas for
several days in consultation with
j. d. Million, our real estate agent,
prospecting for two sections of hill
land for the establishment of a
sheep ranch. Mr.. Avery seems
very we'll pleased with this section
of Arkansas.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-15
Taxpayers Notice

The tax books will close April
goth. Come early and avoid the
ru h. We have several hundred
receipts yet to make and the time
is limited. So come at once and save
the penalty. SAM BRowN,
Collector
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-15
Married Last SUNDAY

A brilliant wedding occurred ct
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Willis
Biggers, at Biggers last Sunday
evening in the presence of a-large
crowd of friends. which, united in
the holy bonds Chas. Yancy and
Miss Maggie Sutton. Squire John
ston performed the marriage cere-
mony.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-15
Fined For Assault

Mary Armstrong Park, Arm
strong and G. Kirley were arraign-
ed in Squire Johnstons court at
Biggers Saturday on a charge of as
sault and battery. After hearing
the evidence a fine of one dollar and
costs was imposed on Park AIM
strong and Q. Kirley and Mary
Armstrong was assessed two dollars.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-15
Purchased Restaurant

Mrs. Harry Witchchurch and
Mrs. Casebolt have purchased the
Wallace Restaurant at Biggers and
took charge of the same last Tues
day. Mr.. Wallace and family have
moved to the house formerly occu-
pied by Mrs. Casebolt. We are in.
formed that many improvements
will be made in the restaurant and
that the new owners will run a
first class restaurant.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-15
Obituary

The death angel visited the
home of Mr.. and Mr.. Chastain and
took from them their loving boy,
Alfne. Weep not, dear parents,
for little Al6ne has gone to rest.
His remains was buried at the
Brockett cemetery Friday.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-15
Found The Owner

Recently while going over his
farm in the south part of town, j.
r. Kizer found gold watch. He
came to the Star Herald and placed
found notice with us. Four hours
after the notice had been given TO
us the owner was located. Frank
Adair of Wynne, who lost the
watch while hunting last Septem-
Der. This is only another instance
that it pays to advertise in the Star
Herald.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-15
Taken To Asylum

Matthew Johnson, colored, who
has been confined in the county Jail
here, awaiting until arrangements
could be made in the asylum, was
conveyed to Little Rock last week
by Sheriff Sam Brown.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-15
A Socialist Arrives

Another socialist has arrived in
the county, having come Sunday to
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Thos.
J. Spikes, who reside on the j. w.
Going farm across the river. The
youngster on his arrival weighed
eight and one-half pounds and his
father was in town Monday receiv-
ing the congratulations of his many
friends.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-15

George Calvin Jarvis II years
old left his home one mile south Of
Brockett, March the %, 1910. l
will give reward of five dollars for
information leading to his wherea-
bouts. Phlnlas Carroll, boy l6
years OLD, was with him when he
left home. Write me at Brockett,
Arkansas. J. Y. JARVIS.
32-3t
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-15
Will Soon Be Dry

The commissioners court of
Bowie county, Texas, has made an
order to put local option into effect
on April IA in that comfy, on
which date all saloons will close
and Texarkana for the first
time in 10 years will be dry on
both sides Of the state line.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-15
win Meet Tuesday

We are requested to announce
that the Ladies' Home Mission So
ciety will meet at the home of Mrs.
Sallie Hughes next Tuesday after.
noon. 1t is desired that there be
a full membership present.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-15

Mrs. Ferd Spinnenweber, Jr.,
who was taken suddenly i'll last week
with heart trouble and who for
several days was confined to her
room, has almost recovered from
her illness and is able to be up.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-15

What's the trouble? You look
sour and grum. Guess you need
Lanes Pills for your liver. 25
cents at w. H. Skim er's.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-15
Fined For Assault

Bob Brown was arraigned in
Squire Douglas court last Satur-
day on a charge of assault and bat
terry on Yon Tyler and received
fine of two dollars and cost.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-15

Johnston cemetery.
FoUND--A gold watch. Case
number S4947l, works number
599597. Owner can have same by
calling on Jno. r. Kizer and prov
ing property.
John r. Kizer has returned home
from little Rock where he attended
the meeting in the interest of Agri-
culture held at that place last week.
G. G. Davis of Ingram was in
Pocahontas last Saturday attending
the democratic convention.
B. F. Bigger of Biggers spent
last Sunday in Pocahontas.
II. r. and L K. Fowler, very
substantial friends of the Star Her
aid, who reside at supply, were
business visitors in Pocahontas the
latter part of last week.
See my line of new and second
hand furniture. JOSE JANSEN.
For SALE: One upright piano
as good as new, apply at this office.
Ladies and gents tailoring-Pet-
rie Bros, Walnut Ridge, Arkan-
sas.
Atty. G. H. Henderson was at
Biggers last Monday on legal bust
ness.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Kercheval
were at Walnut Ridge Sunday and
Monday the guests of Mr.. Kerche-
val's parents.
Leslie Malone of Datto was in
Pocahontas Sunday the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. Dell Cooke.
II. K. Lehman was the guests of
his sister, Mrs. Ben A. Brown, first
of the week.
Petrie Brothers, the tailors of
Walnut Ridge, can and will please
you IN a suit of clothes.
j. NC. Lehman, one of May
nard's leading citizens, was a bust
ness visitor tuesday. He remain.
ed over night as the guest of his
daughter, Mrs. Ben Brown.
Alec Goldsmith was transacting
business at Walnut Ridge Tuesday.
Miss Maud Medaris of Walnut
Ridge was visiting friends in Poca-
hontas first of the week.
Mrs. Nora Kline and children of
Thayer, Mo-, have been visiting rel
atives and friends here during the
past few days.
We use only the finest of trim
mings and Innings in our SUITS
Petrie Brothers, Walnut Ridge,
Ark.
w. F. Lindsey and family of
Middlebrook visited relatives here
last Saturday and Sunday.
Columbus Mcllroy of Water Val
ley was in town Tuesday making
final proof on his homestead claim.
P. M. Marlett of Middlebrook
made his final proof on homestead
entry here last Saturday.
j. B. Smith was at Poplar Bluff
Tuesday circulating among friends
S. G. Upton one of the pro-
gressive merchants of Biggers was
a business visitor to the county seat
Wednesday.
Through the courtesy of his broth.
er, w. M. Evans, at Whan, La,
will receive the Star Herald.
Among those from Biggers who
were in Pocahontas last Wednes-
day with friends we noticed Mr.. |
and Mrs. W. r. Evans, Mrs. A. |
M. Dunn and Mrs. McQuery.
Mrs. and Mrs. NJ. NJ. McHaney
went to Paragould the latter part
of last week. Mr.. McHaney has
returned home and Mrs. McHaney
will return Sunday.
Geo. T.Black had legal bnsines
at Holmes last Saturday.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-15

WANTED-Farm hands, viii, pay
customary wages. Call Ozark III G,
or write John Jones, Pocahontas,
Ark. 32-tf.
Pocahontas star herald., 1910-04-15
Local News Items.


visitor to Walnut Ridge Monday
conferring with James Surridge,
relative to the starting of work on
the Campbell ditch, mention Of
which was made in this paper last
week.
Mrs. S. F. Harrison of Biggers
was in Pocahontas last Friday eve
ming with relatives.
Mrs. l., K. Campbell orders the
Star Herald sent for year to her
step-son, Dr.W. II. Campbell at
Upton, Oklahoma. It's mighty nice
to have a thoughtful step-mother.
Miss Lucy Hill of Attica was a
a pleasant visitor last Saturday.
Miss Ethel Haynes of Shiloh was
in Pocahontas last Saturday with
friends.
Clarence Graham, clerk in the
Ida May restaurant at Biggers, is
spending his vacation Of two weeks
in Pocahontvs.
Mrs. Charles McCannon and son
of Walnut Ridge were here Satur.
day and Sunday the guests of
friends.
The Springfield Business College
is recognized as being the leading
school for business training in the
southwest. 1t is easy for the pres
ident to place every one as soon as
he graduates and at higher salaries
than ever.
WANTED-Chickens for feeding.
All kinds and sizes. Also want to
buy all your eggs. Highest prices
paid. II. MEIER.
32-tf.
Frank Hart of Biggers, assistant
cashier of the Biggers Bank, spent
Sunday in Pocahoutas with friends.
w. +. Lindsey of Sloan town
ship, delegate to the county conven-
tion, was in Pocahontas last Satur.
day attending the convention and
looking after other business inter-
ests.
o. A. Lemmons of Birdell was
a business visitor to Pocahontas
Saturday and also attended the dem
ocratic convention to which he was
a delegate.
J, w. Ryburn and T. A. Sage of
Columbia township, two staunch
democrats, were here last Saturday
looking after the interest of their
township in the convention.
Mrs M.F. Beal returned to Big
gers Sunday.-Ben Wallace and
Fred Beal of Biggers were
here Saturday to attend the funer-
al of S. P. Campbell .-Doniphan
News.
Jas. Reynolds a hustling farm
er residing at Reyno was transact
ing business in our city last Satur-
day,--Corning Republican.
d. w. Reynolds, of Reyno, was
business visitor to the county seat
Saturday.
W. G. Norment, the successful |
agent of the New York Life Insur-
ance Co., arrived in the city Thurs
day morning, and the first thing
that he did was to have his name
enrolled on our growing subscrip-
tioD list. Wink is one among the
most popular insurance men IN the
state. Pat Martin, the jovial good
fellow of Pocahontas, was looking
after his business interests in this
community Thursday and Friday of
last week Corning Courier.
Walter Kibler of Water Valley
was in Pocahontas Saturday on
business matters and while here
subscribed for the old reliable Star
Herald, the ''religious weekly" as
he desires to keep posted on what is
going on in the county and North
east Arkansas.
The Washington times., 1910-04-06
CITIZENS ASKED
TO SWEEP WALKS
Commissioners Request Co,
operation In Keeping
Streets In Condition.

The cooperation OF the citizsrs r.
urged by the Commissioner. in main
tanning the cleanIy condition OF the
streets.
Residents are requested 10 arise early
and sweep their sidewalks before the
passing Of the street sweeping machines
in order that an accumulation OF litter
may not be left in the cutters through
out the day Cards bearing the follow
ing inscription have been distributed by
the police;
The Commissioners of the District %
Columbia ere desirOus OF having the
streets and alleys kept as clean as pos
sibie by the street sweepers, and desire
10 enlist your cooperation toward the
end that IN having your front pavement
swept in the mornings on Mondays,
Wednesdays, ana Fridays. you VIII
please have II done before the hour Of
6 o'clock in order that the sweepings
may not remain after the street sweep
ers have passed over your street. Your
assistance IS earnestly solicited"
Other hOusehOlders are requested -
sweep their sidewalks on Tuesdays,
Thursdays, and Saturdays. according az
the streets are swept by the r.-Scssines-
The Washington times., 1910-04-06
Next Session of Committee
Will Be Held Friday =
Morning.

Nj Humphreys-At Wheeling they are
not making a return on their invest
ment.
Mr.. Csry-VFhO gets the benefit OF that
Is cents? Who gets the benefit Of it2 II
is the consumer, Is il nOt2
Mr.. Humphreys-The consumer. yes.
MI Cary-The taxpayers Of the city
get the benefit.
Mr.. Humphreys-No. sir: the taxpay-
ers do not get the benefit. The tax
payers paid for giving the benefit TO the
consumer
Mr.. Cary-And the taxpayer Is the
consumer
Mr.. Humphreys-NOt altogether; no
Mr. Humphreys-It is quite a different
proposition.
(After. further discussion the commit
tee adjourned. further hearing upon The
resolution under consideration being
postponed until Friday, April s, 1910. al
10 O'Clock a M
Adjourned at t2:30 D m--Adv.
The Washington times., 1910-04-06
OPPOSED TO PLAN
FOR CENTRAL BODY

The movement 70 form a central body
composed Of representatives OF the dH-
ferent citizens associations is not "a
vored by the Columbia Heights Citizens
Association
AT a meeting Of the organization last
evening the plan was turned down after
a lengthy discussion. II central body
IS formed the association viii not send
representatives
Addresses were delivered By Capt
James r. Oyster. president OF the Board
OF Education. who criticised the condi-
tfons OF certain school buildings, and
William V Cox, vice president OF the
board who told OF the public school ap-
propriations.
The Washington times., 1910-04-06
OFFICERS ACCEPT
SUICIDE THEORY

ROANOKE. Va, April s.-The author
tiles here have accepted the theory Of
Mrs. Ayres that her daughter, Marie.
who was drowned with De Witt J.
Powell, committed suicide. She said the
girl, who was twenty years old, had
threatened to kill A. self II Powell did
not marry her.
Powell. who vas 2 railroad conductor.
came here on Monday, and went out
rowing with Miss Ayres- Yesterday a
searching party found their bodies lying
near each other al the bottom of the
river. II is believed the girl jumped
overheard. and that Pow ell was drown
ed trying 70 save her.