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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-12-01
CHAPTER XiV.-Contlnued.

stop! You are on oath now, by
your honor as a gentleman. by your
belief in God, by your faith in woman
kind, by your love for me- want the
truth. Indeed, II is almost unneces-
sary for you to speak. Your silence,
everything. confirms me in that belief.
A man who would do what he has
done would not hesitate at that But
I must know. and ! must have your
answer"
And l can't tell YOU"
~You can"
well, I won't then. 7 have told
you enough Anything else you must
get from other people"
And so you refused me-" said the
girl standing up Look at mel" She
stretched her hands out and stood
boldly, magnifcently, defantly before
him. "You refused me! Many men
have wooed me; many men have
sought me for a wife. l did not love
you, don't love you; but I might
have learned. You might have had
me. You say am the dearest desire
OF your heart. A little silence, pa
per IOTn III TWO, a hlOlhGhldlN AOi SCN-
fulness, and l should have been
yours" She picked the paper up from
the table as she spoke and held II be-
for her. II could tear II up in mo-
ment. Think what you might have
had" She stepped slowly around the
table and approached him. She came
nearer to him. He stared at her fixed
" without moving. She was by his
side now She laid her hand upon his
shoulder. Me-" she said. FOR this,
and you refused"
He nodded. II was the hardest task
life had ever laid upon him. this dis
eusslon
What are you made of" she cried.
'T don't know" gasped the man
hoarsely. 81 was a fool"
"Will you take me now?" she inter
posed swiftly "and suppress this? II
say that l will marry you tomorrow.
will you keep this a secret forever"
Great God" whispered the man,
~how you tempt me-"
will you do it? Answer!"
mo-" said Gormly family at last.
81 WON'T"
"Why not?"
For two reasons. I would not be
worth your respect for a moment II
did | could never hope for your love
IN that case. And | won't have any
woman that have TO buy"
And We have both tried 10 bribe
you. my father and /. and we have
both failed"
"You did not try to bribe me, e.
eanor | am sure you did not know
what you we're doing"
Il did" she said II wanted to test
you ! wanted TO try you. | wanted
90 see {. Il was true. I wanted as
surarce that my father had done this
thing wanted 10 measure your man.
hood by my womsnhood. OH" she
eaid in a sudden change OF mood. the
light has gone out OF life for me-"
My dear child" he began tenderly
She shook her head and sat down
once more and once more buried her
face in her hands. He ventured "a
come near TO her. He laid his own
hand OF her head and stroked II gent
ly. murmuring broken words; mean
fnglsss. save to her on whose ears
they fell indlstinctly. At last she lifted
her head and looked AZ him. She
caught bis hand In both her own.
You sre a great man." she said. "a
strong man. a true man. and ! an
only a poor. vretched woman. ] kiss
the hand that smites me-" Before be
could prevent Il she suited the action
90 the word Now" she said. go
You have done all you can. ! under
stand. ! believe. Sometimes I tkinl
y. But won't you 20 novr
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-12-01

bell. Atlantic Ave,
Boothbay Harb or
Me. says: IL cannot
describe the awful
pain | endured. The
kidneys were In ter
rible condition; pain
in voiding urine was
intense and | often
passed blood. For
weeks | was laid up
In bed. Doan's Kid
nov pills permanent,
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-12-01

Without another word Gormly turn
ed and left her.
He found Miss Stewart and young
Haldane still In the hall. They stared
at him awestruck at the tragedy In
ais grim face.
Go 10 herr" he said as he passed
them. -She needs you"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-12-01
Unfair PLAY.

Foul tactics declared the quarter.
back
What's the trouble now?" demand
ed the referee
II tried "A kick for the stomach, but
his fellow blocked Il with his face"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-12-01

Diphthcria. Quinsy and Tonalitis begin
with sore throat. How much better 60
cure sore throat in day or two than TO
bc i'm bed for weeks with Diphtherin.
Just keep Hamlins Wizard Oil in the
house.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-12-01

ly cured mo after had doctorod with
out relief"
when Your Back Is Lame, Remem-
berthe Namo-DOAN'S." 50c, all stores.
Foster. Mllburn Co. Buffalo, n. Y.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-12-01
BAcKAcAE is KIDNEY ACHE.

Cure the Kidneys and the Pain VIII
Never Return.
Only ono way 10 cure an aching
back. Cure the cause.-the kidneys.
Thousands tell OF cures made by
Doan's Kidney Pills. Fred A. Camp
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-12-01

Mra. wmsiow's Soothing syrup for Children
teethinR, softens the gums reduces innammn
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie, &c bottle.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-12-01
In LIES Twilight.

There is an evening twilight OF the
heart. when It's wild passion-waves
are lulled 10 rest.-llalleck
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-12-01

II II is safe 90 trust God In any
thing II is safe 10 trust him In every
thing.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1911-12-22
Golden Welding Celebrated.

A social event Of unusually in
terest commanded the attention
Of the people Of this community
Monday afternoon, when Mr.. and
Mrs. John w. Davis celebrated
their Golden Wedding at the
home of their daughter, Mrs. W
s Lindsey, at the corner of Main
and Buck Street.
On the eighteenth Of December
1851 Mr.. John Ward Davis, of
Atkins, Va, and Miss Katherine
Bowman Chapman were married
at the home of the brides parents
near S'Big Lick" where the city
OF Roanoke nov stands.
Four children were born to this
union two Of which are living.
Mrs. w. S. Lindsey, Of this
place, and Mr.. Chas. EDavis, Of
Foster Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Da
Wis have been residents of this
place since 1886. They have wit
messed the development of this
section during CHS period, which
development they declare to be
second only to that of big Lick
the former home of Mrs. Davis.
The reception given this after
noon was most brilliant social
function and reflects great credit
upon Mrs. Lindsey and her
charming daughters. Che entire
first floor aud stairway were beau
tifully decorated in yellow and
gold. Across one corner Of the
west parlor was arranged a gold
on canopy from which was sus-
d ,ntled d large bell and the dates
s 1861 1911. Under the canopy
the bride and bridegroom OF fifty
years ago sat and received their
guests, assisted by their daugh-
Ter Mrs. Lindsey in black silk
and gold trimmings aud grand
saugllters Ruth Spence in pink silk
marquisette over pink lnessaline
with medallion trimmings. Nam
ME 4. Spence in white point de-
spirit over pink silk.
Mrs. Davis was gowned in black
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1911-12-22

satin and wore yellow carnations.
The popularity Of the charming
couple was evidenced by the
many friends who were present
to offer congratulations, and by
many handsome presents in gold
and brass which were received.
Delicious refreshments in three
courses in which the color sheme
of yellow and gold was carried
out were served in the dining
room by Mesdames E. NJ. Davis,
Lou Hankla. w. r. Bowers
aud Miss Minnie Baumgardner.
About 100 guests called during
the afternoon.
The out of town guests were :
Mr.. and Mrs. Cox, Of Bristol.
Ed Scott and sister, Miss Matte
Scott, Mrs. DR.. Atkins, Mrs.
lack Atkins, Mrs. w. w. Step
henson, Mrs. S. l.. Alexander,
of Marion, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Z. Davis, of Foster Falls and
Mrs. Joe Chapman, of Salem.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1911-12-22
Announcement.


In order to correct and avoid
misund understandings as to the
changes in the Rural Retreat
Produce & Milling Co, | will
make.the following statements
The B. III. Nef mill as il is usu
ally called is now owned by E..
P. Scott & Bro and will run uu-
der the name of the Rural Re-
treat Water Mill. The mill at
Rural Retreat is now owned by
d. N. Phillippi and brother and
will be called the Rural Retreat
Mills. This change went into eff
feet on Nov. lstand any accounts
made on that date or since will
be due the mill at which they
were made.
also wish to state to our GUS
toners that NJ. G. Huddle rep
resents the Rural Retreat Pro
duce & Milling Co. as collector
in the settlement of accounts to
Nov LIST and not as an Attorney
as some may think
D. N. Phillippi.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1911-12-22


At the last meeting of the Boar 1
of Directors of the Rural Retreat
Mutual Telephone O.. it was de-
cided that all subscri bers must
pay for the use Of a phone.
Cards shall be printed to this
effect and mailed to each sub.
scriber to be placed at each
Phone, and same must be regard
ed hereafter.
Also, to place a penalty of five
per cent after February LIST on
all fees not collected.
Rural Retreat Mutual Telephone
Co.
Miss BERTHE Fisher who has
been to Jefferson Hospital, at
Roanoke for an operation return
ed home Monday night Hel
friends will be glad to know that
the operation was successful,
Miss Dixie Tobler spent las
week in Ceres, visiting friends
aud relatives.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1911-12-22
Farmers.

While we are planning for
another crop, had we not better
lay some plan by width we can
ma rkot our crops instead Of hav-
them gambled away.
Anything will be better than
to turn our interest over to the
tender mercies of those who gam
bic on our produce.
FARMER.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1911-12-22

Don't be deceived Buy your
seed from Roy J, Cor
many 4 CO.
The Parker pen the only safe
pen. We also sell the Water
man Pens. A beautiful useful
Xmas present. Rural Retreat
Drug Co.
When you come to town 10
buy your Xmas presents, don't
need to so everywhere, just coms
to Roy's
Miss Gravelle Hounshell who
is attending school at Martha
Washington College came home
Tuesday for tho holidays.
Fancy mixed nuts, Changes
and dates. Lowest price, r. s,
Doak & Go.
Oysters ready for eating f.
Is Doak s. Go,
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1911-12-22
Christmas Entertainment Of Black
Lick Graded School.
PROGRAM.
Part I.

Chrous christmas Bells"
School.
Piano Solo Twilight" Willie
Mae Wilson.
Duet eff You're Good" Kath-
leen Cassell aud Julian Brown.
Piano Solo ''Valse Caprice, "
Miriam Brown.
Part I'll.
Play "a Perplexing Situation. "
Act /.
Piano Solo "Moon Moths"
Paul G. Brown.
Act IL.
School Song, School.
Recitation ''The Christmas
Tree,,'' Frank Kessler.
Christmas Tree.
Solo Sob Ye Who Love, Miss
Richardson.
Piano Solo Vanity" Ethel
Cassell.
Recitation "Poor Santa Claus, 2
)fre1 brown.
Piano Solo My Sweet Re-
pose" Miss Margaret Brown.
Doors open 6:45. Admission
adults, 49,. Children under
twelve years of age, 10c.
Come one! come all!
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1911-12-22

w. G. Richmond left first of
the week for Beech Fork, w.
Va.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1911-12-22
Statement the Financial Condition Of
THE BANK OF RURAL RETREAT.

located at Rural Retreat, in the County
Of Wythe, State of Virginia, at the close
of business, Dec 5th. 1911, made to the
State Corporation Commission.
RESOURCES.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1911-12-22
No. f006i.
Report Of the condition Of the
FIRST NATIONAL BANK,

Of Rural Retreat at Rural Retreat. 10 the
state of Virginia at the close of bust
ness, Dec 5ib. 1911.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1911-12-22

Misses Myrtle Huddle, Susie
Phillippi, and Hattie Fisher who
are attending school at Farmville
are at home for the holidays.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1911-12-22

RESOURCES.
Loans and Discounts ...a.. ......5i,84 IS
U. y. Bolds to secure circulation ... 10000 90
Premiums on y. S. Bonds .....,t6 ca
sBlnds, Securities. etc. 10 90
Banking house, Furniture, and Fixtures 1.483 SO
Due from National s lulss (uot re ,erve
sgents)... ....r.t........... ..... sos 81
Due from approved Reserve Agents 49,. $3.50 IS
Checks aud other Cash Items .....l.... 5s3 e5
Notes of other National Banks ....... 80 90
fractional Paper Currency. Nickes
and Cents ,.......-............. ......... .78 OF
LAWFUL MONEY RESERVE IN BANK, VIZ:
Specie 5,273 20
Legal.tender notes a,t3a nG 5.4o3 10
Redemption fund with U. 8 Treasurer
s per cent of crculation) .,.... SO OF
Total ......... ................ sss,748 70
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock pail in ..........a35,o 90 600
Undivided Profits. less Expenses and
| Taxes paid ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS II
National Bank Notes outstanding ...... 9.9sa 90
Individual deposits subject to check ASA 80
Time certificates Of deposit ............ 5.an 6a
| Certified Checks Observation-Disclosures. 128 %
Cashiers checks outstanding .............. 1873 20
| State of Virginia.
County of NWythe.
| 1. l.. H. Shumate, Cashier of the above-nam-
cd bank, do solenuly .w,ar that the a5sve
statement is true to best of my knowledge and
belief.
LII. sHUMATE. Cashier
CoRREoT ATHEIST
A r. Hendricks,
j. S Etter DIRECTORS
j. S. Brown.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 7th
| day of Dec. 1911.
N. j. Huddle. Notary Public
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1911-12-22
CALI.
NO. z.
Csfs1 ---s--zssgss,su

AT close OF business, Sept. LIST
1911, we published statement of
condition Of this bank and res
quested you to save the slip for
comparison.
A second report has now been
called by the Comptroller Of tho
urreucy Washington, D. G. st
the close of business Dec. S, 1911,
and we invite your attentions
to the statement herewith. You
will note that our deposits haEs
more than doubled in thiA4s
months time.
Bring us your business, arid
grow with us.
First National Bank,
Rural Retreat, Va.
Capital s35,ooo.0o
Safety deposit boxes for rent.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1911-12-22

If this circle is marked with a
red pencil your time expires with
next number; with blue, time
expires with this issue.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-12-21
DOWN AT WASHINGTON
Interesting Notes from the National
Capital by 6. A. Wood, Special
Reporter Correspondent.

Washington, D. c. Dec 18, 1911.
Woman pursues man and then
sues him-for alimony.
Congress will adjourn for the hol-
iday recess from December % to
January 2.
A colored "washlady" Of Washing
ton, when informed that ner employ
er was from Iowa, exclaimed, "Ah
done thought you-all was a foreign
err"
The owner of lost or stolen
United States coupon bond can not
realize on it except by special act of
Congress, according to decision of
the Comptroller of the Treasury.
If Edison developes his concrete
furniture idea, the man who wants to
show his independence by smashing
things at home will have to carry a
s'edge hammer.
All of us ought to take rap at tie
beef trust by tearing leaf from the
book of the vegetarian who beat his
meat-eating brother in a coast-to-
coast walking match.
The automatic burglar alarm at
the Treasury has been out of order
lately, going off at unexpected times
and bringing visions of raiders to the
minds of the officials. The alarm
system is probably aware of the fact
that congressional "stick-up" men
are due about this time of year.
Alter a determined opposition, the
Sherwood dollar-a-day pension bill
passed the house Tuesday night by a
vote of 228 to 80. This measure will
add about $45,000,OO0 to the annual
expenditures of the government by
granting increased pensions to civil
and Mexican war veterans on the
basis of length of service.
The President now has in his
hands the report of the tariff board
on wool. This report will be the
basis for his tariff message to Con-
gross. The board has been at work
for more than year on the wool
schedule and has engaged the SER
vices of experts in wool growing and
manufacture to Investigate the cost
of production at home and abroad.
Agreement between the interested
parties to bring the Lorimor investi-
CATION to speedy close has been an
nounced by Chairman Dillingham; of
the committee. The arrangement is
10 Call lew WITNESSES lot Lue ue-
tense and when they have been dis
posed Of Lorimer himself is to take
the stand, and it is, probable that he
will be the last witness.
Twenty-one boys from Southern
states have been enjoying the sights
of the National Capital during the
past week as reward for their in
dustgy' in raising banner crops of
corn. Secretary Wilson, of the De-
partment of Agriculture, presented
each of the boys with a diploma in
recognition of their good work in the
advancement of scientific agriculture,
and: they will also be presented to
President Taft, r,.g. ~ VII -
a marked change in the judicial
system Of the country will take place
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-12-21

Circuit courts Will go out OF exist
ence. There are II of these courts,
meeting at 276 different places. The
29 judges involved will continue to
sit in the circuit courts of appeal and
help out the district courts. The cir
cult court clerks, however, will lose
their jobs, the offices being abolish
ed. This change is one of the re-
forms included in the new judicial
code.
"Tuberculosis" is the title of a
Bulletin just issued by the depart
ment of Agriculture. This is plain
statement of facts regarding the dis
ease, prepared especially for farmers
and others interested in live stock by
the International Commission Of the
American Veterinary Medical Asso-
citation on the Control Of Bovine Tu-
berculosis.
Another publication Of interest to
rural readers of the Reporter just is
sued by the department is entitled
THE Use Of Paint on the Farm"
Charles Baldwin, "a years old, a
soldier stationed at Fort Hunt, near
Washington, was arrested this week
by the police, accused of having MUIR
dered his sweetheart, May Miller, in
Dubuque, Iowa, three years ago, and
with having shot Ada Miller, former
ly of Dubuque, but now living in this
city. Confronted with his record the
man confessed both crimes. Accord
ing to Baldwin's story, he entered
the navy under an assumed name,
after escaping from Dubuque, but
was discharged, and then enlisted in
the coast artillery and came to Fort
Hunt.
Strong representations are being
made to President Taft looking to
the appointment of Judge Horace
Deemer, of the Iowa Supreme bench,
to the United States Supreme Court.
During the past week delegation
of prominent Iowans called upon the
President to urge the nomination.
The party consisted Of Senator Cum
Minis, Congressman Hubbard and
Green, Attorney General c. w. Null
lin, former Congressman Wade,
Joseph r. Lane, Col. c. G. Saunders,
and Director of the Mint, George E.
Roberts.
In connection with the report of
the findings Of the Vreeland board
that the destruction OF the Maine
was caused primarily by an external
explosion, despatch from Bedford,
Iowa, to the effect that A. c. Brice,
of that town, formerly consul at
Mantanzas, Cuba, had made the
statement that he was warned of the
impending danger two days in ad-
vance, stirred up considerable ad-
verse comment at the State and, Navy
departments. Admiral Wainwright,
who was executive officer Of :, the
Maine when the, ship was destroyed.
denied emphatically that any such
warning reached him.. and Assistant
Secretary of State, Wilson stated that
there was nothing in the papers and
records of that department to show
that any hint of the catastrophe was
ever received.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-12-21
Notice of Appointment Of Admins.
TRAITOR.

In the District Court of the State of
Iowa, in and for Decatur County. In
probate.
In the matter Of the estate Of
Matilda Butcher, deceased.
To whom it may concern:
Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned has been appointed and
qualified as Administrator of the es-
tate of Matilda Butcher, late of De-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-12-21

catur County, Iowa, deceased. All per-
sons in any manner indebted to said
deceased or her estate will make pay
ment to the undersigned; and those
having claims against said deceased
or her estate will present them in
manner and form as by law required,
for allowance and payment.
Dated this l4th day of December,
A. D. 1911.
THOMAS BUTCHER.
1885, Administrator Of said estate.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-12-21

"Dr. Thomas Electric Oil is the
best remedy for that often fatal dis
ease-croup. Has been used with
success in our family, for. eight
years. Mrs. l.. Whitacre, Buffalo,
n. u ss-s3I .es,,} a{gh :, Y, = &4,Ha
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-12-21
-SOME XMAS SUGGESTIONS
Toys

This store is headquarters
for toys of all kinds. Every
thing for the children. Don't
forget to make them happy
this year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-12-21
Leather Goods

A complete line of Dressing
Cases, Purses, Novelties, Toilet
Sets, etc.
Hammered Brass and many
other novelties at all prices.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-12-21
HapilQnd China

An elaborate showing of
China, Plates, Cups, Pitchers,
Dishes, etc.
A big line of the very latest
DESIGNS of the finest Cut Glass.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-12-21
Books, Etc.

A big line of the latest
standard books, fancy bind
ings, box stationery, etc.
Pictorial books and booklets
for the little ones.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15

for good roads in Illinois, recently
introduced.
The automobile bill produces the
additional revenue by increasing the
present license fees of self-propelled
vehicles and by including motor
cycles. II provides also that the
fees be paid by the calendar year
The present license is a fat rate of
50 a year on automobiles. Mr.. Tice's
bill provides the following schedule:
Motorcycles, 50 a year.; automo-
biles, 20 horse power and under, 81
year; automobiles, 90 TO 80 horse
power. 50 year; automobiles, 30 20
40 horse power, IS a year; automo-
biles, 40 to go horse power, $50 a
year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
NEW ALARM Is USED
FOR THE FIRST TIME
Box 81 Is the One That Is Pulled to
Summon Department-Two
Other Small BIazes.

The new GamewelI fire alarm sys-
tom which has been installed more
than a month now. did its first real
service this morning. At 10 o'clock a
call came in from box 81 located at
Twelfth street and Third avenue. The
department was on the joO in an in
slant and the fire, which was a roo
blaze at 221 Twelfth street, was eX-
tinguished before any real damage
had been done. The system worked
admirably and the teams were out Of
the buildings and on their way in a
twinkling. In addition to this fire
there were two others this morning,
one at s o'clock and the other at IL.
The latter was at SOC Seventeenth
street, where Frederick Ludolph re
sides The fire was in the roof. The
first FIRE was at 1920 Seventh avenue,
where the roof caught fire and was
damaged to the extent of $25.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-03-15
ARSENAL EMPL0YE is
ARRESTED FOR THEFT
Missing Tools Are Found in Room
of W. A. WaIrath in Dav-
export.

w. A. Walrath of Davenport was
placed under arrest last night charged
with larceny from Rock Island arsenal
where he has been employed. For
some time past WalTath has been sus-
pected of petty thievery, and yester-
day a warrant was sworn out and mis-
room was searched. number of tools,
valued at SIS, were found. United
States Commissioner Bruce of Des
Moines arrived from Davenport TO take
charge of the man.