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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-07
Holding tho
FORT
Copyright. 1911. by Associated Literary Press)

Moses Cosgrove had been widow
er for three years when he decided to
look around" There were three or
four widows whom he thought would
fill the bill. but at length he settled
on Mrs. Hannah Lee In his own way
he figured that he had only to drive
over to her farm and say that he had
decided to marry her. and the widow
and the farm would be his.
Moses must have heard that the
Widow Lee was very obstinate
woman. In fact, she delighted in be-
ing obstinate. She denied many &C.
cepted things just to differ from her
neighbors. She lamented the loss of
her husband. but at the same time
SIZE said he didn't amount to much
as a man because he wouldn't argue
a point. If Moses had known his bust
ness as a sutton he would have
dropped in on the widow and said
Widow Lee, have decided to got
married again, but I'll be hanged if
want you"
The widow at once would have
brought forward forty different rca-
sons why he did want her, and why
they Should be married, and the ceye.
mOny might have come off in two
weeks. But Moses took the other
way Mrs. Lee knew him for a hard
working successful farmer, and she
rather liked him, but his assurance
reused her opposition at once, and
her reply was:
Moses Cosgrove. wouldn't marry
you if you was the last man ON
earth"
But why?"
None O your business! am mix
ing bread just now, as you can see,
and | haven't time to answer fool
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-07
A Thousand
DOAat" Bill
BY Martha McCuiIOcli Williams

There never was nicer lad than
Phil Mrs. Ellis said, signing. 1T is
Misunderstanding to hear OF him turning
out this way
Nobody can make me believe he
took that money Margery Clare.
Mrs. Ellis's ward, said firmly.
Again the elder woman sighed. Il
have to believe, much as hate to,
she said. Somebody certainly did
get that thousand dOllars-and he was
about the only one who had the
chance
That is more than anybody
knows" Margery answered with spir-
it. lin Franklin admits that he went
to sleep with open windows and only
the outer doors shut Neither he nor
Phil heard a sound all night--but that
doesn't prove a burglar didn't get in
and steal that thousand dollar bill.
Jim thought of that first Off-but
there wasn't sign of such a thing.
Oh, tell You he was the worst cut
up-said he'd rather have lost the
money ten times over, i'll as he could
spare it. than have to believe such n
thing of Phil And you know he won't
go to law. in spite Of what his uncle
tells him"
1t would be bctter-and Drawer.
Margcry broke in. her eyes Swapping.
Phil could fight in open court
nobody accuses him dlrcctly--biit
everybody except me thinks he stole
prove he didn't.
Jim says he'll be punished enough
/! he did take it--losing his job and
his friends and-maybe YOU" Mrs.
Ellis said the last word interrOg-
atively.
Margery's head went up. IF he
loses me it will be his own fault"
she said. "l'll marry him tomorrow
If only he'll ask me"
"Margery! Darling" a shaken
voice cried from the hall.
Phil Ames had come in noiselessly
to say good-by. just in time to hear
his sweetheart's avowal. She rushed
into his open arms and hid her face
on his breast, s0bbing out:
phil! Dearest! Take me! Let us
60 away from all this-tOgether."
Are you brave enough to stay and
face it-with me?" Phil asked huskily
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-07

Il did mean to run await all
seemed SO hopeless. Now that have
you | can't do It, I must stay here
and prove myself worthy your trust"
1T is all one to me-" Margery said.
clinging to him.
Mrs. Ellis bridled. 81 have been a
mighty good friend to both of yOu."
she said. But, really-this is too
much Margery. as your guardian. I
must forbid you to-to-act So
I'm nineteen; you can't forbid me
marrying Phil" Margery cried.
Her sweetheart led her toward the
door. In it he stopped. looked back
and said slowly: Aunt Nan-Mrs. FL
lis. mean-thank you truly. YOU
you want to save my darling from
herself, but love will save us both"
Then they went away to find a min
lister. Margcry snatching down a sun
hat as she went along the hall. It was
the simplest bridal-but none other
ever so stirred the village. II was a
thrifty place. rich and full Of family
pride. also family traditions. Margery
Clare embodied alike the pride and
the traditions. Throwing herself thus
into the arms of thief, almost thief
confessed. was a shock, no less a nine
days wonder.
Margery knew it: notwithstanding,
she was happy. She and Phil set up
housekeeping very simply in a little
cottage, the humblest place of real es-
tate she owned She had an income
sure but sufficient for one.
Phil showed quickly he did not mean
10 stretch ii into providing for two.
There was a good bit of ground at
tached TO the cottage-he set to work
on il manfully-inside of six months
if was indeed garden spot, return
ing scant profits to be sure, but prom
ising great things in the next grow
ing season.
The money had been lost in Au
gust he had married Margery at the
beginning of September.
Thus he had only his cold frames
and tiny greenhouse to depend on
When he had plots of growing things
there would be another and a bettel
story.
Margery loved the gardening sht
knew it meant SO much to Phil. Worl
made him SO healthily tired he slep
instead of brooding half the night ove1
the stain on his name. II gave him Al
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-07

questions. You go and marry some
woman who amt got no mind Of her
own"
But l want you"
But you can't get me-"
See here. widow. I'm a determined
man. When l say thing | mean It."
And I'm a determined woman,
Nose CosgrOve. I've never been
bossed yet, and I've never gone back
on what I said"
I'll come again"
"But II won't do you a mite Of
good"
That was the beginning Of what
Moses called six months courtship.
but which Mrs. Lee characterized as
six months Of Fostering around.
Every few days Moses would call to
say:
well. widow. have you changed
your mind YETI"
mot by joyful"
Better get at it soon. You are
growing old and homely every day"
And that's none of your business
II you poster me much longer I'll
, have the constable after you"
1T amt against the law to court a
widow woman. and the constable
can't interfere. told you the first
day | came here that We should be
married sooner or later. and by the
great gewhillikins. it'll be So"
Never. Moses Cosgrove never."
Il am an obstinate man"
And I'm an obstinate woman. II
I said that soft soap was maple
'lasses I'd drink quart of it rather
than give in"
It was early spring when Moses
Cosgrove began his campaign. Fall
had come. and he had made no prog
res. He wasn't discouraged. how
ever. There is such thing as luck
in counting a widow. and he was pa
tiently waiting for luck to come his
way.
One forenoon he started for town
to sell load of hay. At about the
same time the widow started to de
liver a load of oat straw she had
sold to a cider mill on the other side
of him. They lived mile apart On
the highway between them was {
swampy spot which had been cor
duroyed. The way here for dis
lance Of ten rods was not over ter
feet wide. If a vehicle was on tn,
causeway another coming up mus
wait its turn.
As Moses Cosgrove approached tn,
narrow way he saw something com
ing that caused him to growl out:
"I1l be hanged II that amt tn,
Widow Lee coming on a load o
straw. and she means to get the ~,
on me! Darn by cats. II she does!"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-07
ALL WOMEN LOVE PRAISE
Lack Of Appreciation and Sympathy &c.
tween Husbands and Wives Causes
Many Barriers Between Hearts.

Woman's love of commentator Is
one of her chief charms. There is not
a woman alive who IL Indifferent to
words of praise from those she loves.
The very women who stine their
hearts cries because it is vain to
listen for an answer where they have
right to expect it and 60 on perform
ing their duties just the same-if it be
their duties-are the women who most
hunger for the kindly appreciative
word.
In too many homes it is the lack Of
appreciation. the lack of sympathy,
that builds up sickening barriers be-
tween hearts that should be near.
Is this love of appreciation crime,
a weakness?
Ii so. men are very weak. for they
cannot get along at all without this
sort of bolstering up-that is, the ma
jority of them.
Read any of the precious advice
to women and you will see how won.
ankind is advised to be cheerful and
keep her sorrows and worries hidden
how she is cautioned to be up and
doing at all times. on the front door
step ready to smile as soon as the
dear husband turns the corner.
But what about advice to husbands
along the same line?
! One rarely sees any printed.
One might think it Is because WON
en- don't care for commentator. Yet
We all know that praise from botf
men and women gobble up greedily
and loudly cry. More. more"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-07
Didn't Tell the Whole Truth.

A woman preacher says that her
sex is to blame for most of the di.
vorces. One might 60 even further
and state that il it we're not for her
sex there wouldn't be any divorces
Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-07
ORDINANCE NUMBER 1872.

IN Ordnance providing for the
calling aud holding Of an Election
IL and for the City Of Lakeland, for
rAc purpose of voting on the question
# issuing Municipal Bonds BY tie
City Of Lakeland, and for the cleo
lion of three Trustees for said Bond
issue, and the disbursement of the
rdnds derived from the sale CT said
Bonds.
BE IT ORDAINED By TIE COT 4
Gil OF THE CITY OF LAKE
LAND:
Section |. That an Election is
hereby called in and for the City OF
Lakeland. in the State of Florida,
for the purpose of voting for or
against the issue of Municipal
Bonds by the City of Lakeland, for
the following amounts and purposes:
Seventy-five Thousand Dollars
(s75.O00.00O for the purpose Of
putting in, constructing and operat-
ing a system of Sewerage in the
City of Lakeland.
Sixty Thousand Dollars $780,
OOO.OO) for the purpose of paving
Streets and Sidewalks in the City
of Lakeland.
Fifteen Thousand Dollars (sl5,-
OOO.OO) for the purpose of erecting
Public Buildings. including Fire
Station and Jail, and enlarging City
Hall, for the use of the City of Lake
land.
Sec. .. Only resident Electors,
who are otherwise qualified to vote
in the General Election of the City of
Lakeland. who own real estate with
in the City of Lakeland, and who
have paid taxes thereon for the last
year for which taxes were due, shall
be qualified to vote in said Election
Sec. 3. Notice of said Election
shall be given by the Mayor for
thirty (3O) days. next preceding
said Election. by publishing the
same in a newspaper published in
the city of Lakeland. according to
law.
Sec. t. The Ballots to be used at
said Election shall be drawn so that
each voter can vote for or against
each Bond issue proposed
Sec 5. There shall be elected at
said Election three Bond Trustees.
who shall compose the Board of Pub
lie Works. and who shall negotiate
the sale of said Bonds, according to
the Charter Of the City of Lakeland.
and receive the funds derived from
caid sale, and who shall have power
to contract for the construction of
the improvements for which said
bonds were issued, and disburse the
funds derived from sale of same.
Each of said Bond Trustees so
selected shall give bond in sum to
be fixed and approved by the Cit,.
Council. payable to the City of Lake
land. conditioned for the faithful
performance of their duty.
Sec G. Said Election shall be
called and held. and the returns
thereof certified in the same manner
as other Elections.
Sec. :. All Ordinances or parts
Ct Ordinances in conflict with the
provisions Of this Ordinance be and
the same are hereby repealed
Sec. s. This Ordinance shall take
effect Immediately upon its passage
and approval by the Mayor.
| hereby certify that the forego-
ing Ordinance. number 1872. was
duly passed by the City Council of
Lakeland. on the 2Sth day of No
yember 4. D., 1911.
II. l.. SHAFTS,
City Clerk.
Approved by ME this Goth day of
November 4. n. 1911.
JOHN F. COX.
Mayor
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-07
eee,nnlns Of Charity.

The reason charity begins at home
IA because II It began down town Il
mich. have to walk home.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-10-04
A Pair of Cheerful Liars,

The crowd in the little country store
was watching the rain when Beacon
WitherspOOn remarked that he'd seen
It rain about as hard as anybody ever
had seen II rain. Somebody said:
Deacon. how hard did you ever see
1t rain:"
well, sir" said the deacon, ''Once
upon Il time. when I was ut home, We
had IN old cider barrel laying out in
the yard with both ends out and the
Ounghole up. and. would you believe il.
1t rained SO hard into that bunghole
that water couldn't run out Of both
ends fast enough. and it swelled up
and busted-'
Then Reuben Henry spoke up. He
said he'd never seen 1t rain very hard.
but he'd seen some mighty cold wealth
er. Somebody said, "Rube. how cold
did you ever see 1t get?"
He said. well. sir, one time when !
was living down in Pickaway county.
In hog killing time. We had a kettle of
boiling water setting on the stove,
and We took 1t out In the yard. and it
frOze so dOggOne quick the ice was
hOt"-NatiOnal Monthly.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-10-04
Black Inhabitants Of France.

Lying So much OF the beaten track,
the village Of Port Lesne, in the Jura
department Of France. is visited by
but few from the outside world. and
consequently this tiny community Of
men and women Of color Is but little
known. 1t Is not large village. for
its Inhabitants number only about a
hundred. but every one Is either black
or copper cOlOred. 1t owes its origin
to the fact that about a century ago
the famous negro chief. TOusSaini
L'Ouverture. was brought from Eaiti
and imprisoned in Fort De Joux.
Many Of his friends. all negroes. fol
lowed him and encamped near his
prison on the bank Of the little river
LOue. From that encampment grew
the village Of Port Lesne. and when
TOussaint L'Ouverture died more than
100 years ago his friends decided to
remain in France. The passing Of
years and tntermarriages have trans
formed the settlement into a French
village Of colored folk, all Of whom
are enfranchised.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-10-04
St. Francis Academy Notes.

William Bucher of Dayton. Ohio,
called at the Academy Tuesday to Wis,
it his sister the Superior of the lnsti-
ton.
Rev. Father Cyril. pastor of st.
Stanlaus parish Duncan left Tuesday
for South Omaha in order to assist
Rev. Father Gluba i'm celebrating the
PatrOnal Feast Of the parish.
Rev. Father Sigismund has been
confined to his room for several days
with an attack of pluerisy. The
school children claim the play ground
to be- lonely without and are anxiously
waiting to see his congenial face
again.
Last Sunday Afternoon in spite of
the Indictment weather about fifty
members We're enrolled i'm the Angel
Society. Many children Were pre-
sent to receive the special blessing
for children, which is given on that
day.
st. BOnaventure' male choir sang
two parts of their new mass last Sun
day in exact temp and good express
sion.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-10-04

Another of the pioneers of Columbus
passed away last Friday with the
death of Thomas Heating. who had
lived here since 1879. He was born
in Harvard, Illinois, April l, 1S4l,
| and lived there until he came to Neb-
raska. While there he was eng aged
in the grocery business, and had never
undertaken farming until he came
here and settled on what is now one of
the Sheldon farms northwest of the
city. For many years however. the
family has lived in the city. NOvem-
Der 8. fifty years ago, he was married
to Miss Ellen Sullivan. and it was the
intention of the family, had he lived
the remaining few weeks. until the
anniversary of that date, to have Gel
ebrated the golden wedding annivers-
airy. Twelve children, seven daugh-
tiers and five sons came 20 bless their
home. of whom six daughters and
three sons, together with their moth
er. survive him. The sons are Thorn
as Heating, of Fremont, John keat-
ing, Of Denver, and Henry Heating.
of Laramie, Wyoming: the daughters
are Mrs. Margaret Flynn and Mrs. p.
}. Hart, and Miss Lillian Heating. of
Columbus; Mrs. w. F. Winkleman
and Miss Gertrude Heating, of Denver
and Mrs. GA. Young. of Omaha, all
of whom We're here to attend the flu
neralwith the exception of Mrs.
Winkelman, who was detained by sick
ness in her own family. Other rela-
ives from out of town who Were here
We're his brother, John Heating. of
Graceville.s Minnesota; MIR. and Mrs.
William Sullivan, of Albion: William
Sullivan Jr.. of Denver. Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. O. Lawless. of Omaha. Many
beautiful tributes We're in evidence.
two of which Were especially gorgeous.
We're sent from friends of John Keat
ing at Denver. The funeral was held
from the home Sunday afternoon. with
services at the Catholic church and in
terment in the parish cemetery.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-10-04
E2&Q ~
Gil[EEZRlDRl|G&
N ------Y -.,,,...

Dr- +. II Naumann. dentist.
nr g ID Evans West side Park
Or II Arnold. office on ground
floor Norman hotel annex
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Johannes are
spending the day in Omaha
Wanted -roomerS and hoarders.
Inquire 30 West Nineteenth street.
John Odenthal. of Oklahoma City
arrived today To spend a few days
with his sister Mrs. W. J. Walters.
Good fresh spring chickens. live or
dressed Phone. Bell Black 172, or
independent Red IL
Wanted three canvaSsers for city.
Call Saturday at Room s. over Com
merciai Natinal Bank.
Mrs NJ A. Swanson, of Belgrade.
was the guest. this week of her aunt
Mrs. Vim. L"hr.
Columbus Public Library 18th st.
between North and Olive Streets.
Hours > to 80 p. m. and 7 to 8 30
p. II.
for Seward to attend meeting of the
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-10-04

The republican electors of C,lum-
bus township are hereby called to
meet in mass caucus at tine township
hall, Tuesday, October 10. 1911, at
the hour of $500 clock, p. m, for
the purpose Of placing in nomination
candidates for the following town.
ship offices One candidate for township
treasurer. township clerk, justice Of
the peace, constable and road over
seers for districts l 30 and 33
JOHN S. HAYES, Committeeman.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-10-04
Wanted-A girl for gen.
eral homework. L.Gerrard,
42O West 18th St.

Mrs II. A. Pueschel has been con-
fined To her room for the past few
days with an attack of appendicitis
but today is reported much improved.
Lost a gold gold hat pin. Persian
setting. between Lutheran church and
Ninth street on September Il. Find
er please leave at this office and re-
ceive reward.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-10-04
Methodist Church Notes.
Here is u bid to attend our Sund;

Here is u bid to attend our Sunday
services. At IL a. m. the sermon
topic is, How a Chu G is NJ: de
Strong Our Sunday scr"c' hcsinS
at noon. The Young Peep" Rec, at
6 80 p. m. The public s.ryice at
Z 80 p. NJ. the subject is: The In
fluence and Responsibility Of Lead
ers''.
Char. w. Ray. Pa stor.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-10-04

Or. l.. T.. Christensen. veterinarian.
Dr. Waller. OsteOpath BARRIER Block
Meet me at the Owls dance Oct
Obcr 20.
Wanted -Roomers, inquire S14
. West 18th Street.
MIR. and Mrs Homer Robinson are
spending the week in Omaha with
friends
For sale-Well improved 160-acre
farm. Sandy loan. Cheap. Chas.
l.. Dickey, State Bank Bldg.
Mrs. George McHenry and baby ar
rived Thursday for a months visit with
her parents DIR. and Mrs c. ID. Evans.
Hair switches and puffs made by
Mrs. X. T. Harrington. David City,
Nebraska.
Mrs. j. Harris returned to her home
i'm Waterloo Saturday after two
Weeks visit her parents. MIR. and Mrs.
II. f. Pueschel
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1911-10-04

Baby contest at the Elite Studio,
open all this month.
Columbus best music at the Owls
dance October 20.
Mrs. c. S. Raney entertained the
X. X. club Friday afternoon.
Mrs. A. f Gates. of Genoa. ar
rived today to spend the Week with
Mrs. G. q. Hickok.
Six Shetland ponies for sale.
Call at F. II. Rusche's.
Some little lady has lost glove.
Bring its mate to this Office and get
the one you lost.
Bring your babies to the Elite Stu
do, north of Thurston. Baby con-
test all this month.
Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Gates, of Genoa
spent the Week end with MIR. and Mrs.
c. G. Hickok.
Highest grade of fire and tornado,
life, accident and health insurance.
Chas l.. Dickey. State Bank Bldg.
Judge Ratterman performed a mar
riage ceremony today for MIR. Otto
Civish and Miss Fanny Furby. both of
Genoa.
Don't fail to see the new arrivals in
handsome long Coats and tailored Suits
at LABOOk'S. They are truly Won
derfully beautiful.
Mrs. J. B. Gietzen entertained Sat
urday and Sunday Mrs. J. Williams,
of Chicago. Mrs Shonsey, of Clarks,
Mrs Barge, and J. Harris, of Cen
trail City.
Miss Elpha Miller, of Pawnee City
spent Sunday with Miss Meta WOrden,
Miss Miller was enrOute home from
an extended visit with relatives in
st. Edwards.
When you see the magnificent display
of winter millinery and handsome
models i'm ClOaks and Suits in La
BOOKS window, we do not wonder
that their store is always crowded.
Mothers wishing to take advantage
of the Crechgarden for one day or
more may See Miss WILDER at 512
l4th St or telephone 1741, NEW No.
Ind }. or Black 95 on Bell
Miss Mary Howard returnd home
Saturday evening from Roswell, New
where she has been visiting
with her brother Findley, for several
weeks.
Do your policies give you proper
protection? We issue farm policies
in the strongest company in the world
for the same charge the weaker COM
panies make. Becher. HOckenberger
and Chambers.
Rain caused postponement
of Spanish War Veterans
dance. Come next Wednes-
day night.
Deputy sheriff Burke will go to
kearney Friday in company with the
two sons of Mr. and Mrs. Albert
kuehn, whom he will commit to the
reform school, i'm accordance with the
decision of the county court.
On account of the inclemency OF
the weather last Sunday the service of |
the monuments by the Wood
men of the World has been postponed
to next Sunday afternoon. The pro-
gram will be carried out as originally
planned at that time.
Mrs. Thomas Dunn. of Atkinson,
and two daughters, Mrs. Herman
and baby OF Stuart, and
Mrs. Hugo Schroeder, of Ulysses. We're
guests at the home of Mrs, Mary
Smith. several days this week.
They left this morning for Ulysses.