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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-11-07
pron;o,,s Attributes.

"Why are diamonds so highly val
ued?" 81 suppose" replied Mr..
Groucher, its because they are
made of carbon, which is the equlya-
lent of coal, and at the same time
look like ice"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-11-07
Poetry at the Bottom Of the Mug.

HE will work." said Tottenham
(Eng) constable of defendant, life
he knows there is pint of beer at the
end of the job" This must have
been very much the sort of thing
Tennyson had in mind when he wrote
Follow the Clean"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-11-07
Do. Earned His License,

The little fox terrier of l.. N. Hanley
won for his master license tag for
the killing of 100 rats. The prize was
offered, when the canine had killed so
in two weeks, by member of The
council-Carllsle Advocate.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-11-07

1t sometimes brings up unpleasant
recollections when you dig up last
winters derby and contemplate its
fatigued and generally dilapidated ap
pearance.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-11-07
Piix.

A girl who has steady beau feels
the same kind of pity for the girl who
sits alone night after night that the
boy who can dive has for the one who
IS afraid to wade in above his knees"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-11-07

soon become accustomed to their
neckwear. Another factor which
makes them of value, so Mrs. Fox
tells us, is that the turkeys can be
easily located. The tinkle OF the
bells can be heard for quite dis
lance. She uses these bells on the
hens, and when the focks are full
grown, as in the fall, the bells on the
mature fowls serve for the fiocks.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-11-07

Set Out Gooseberrles.
Good time to set our gooseberrles-
that is, If you like this fruit
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-11
SHE QUIT COFFEE
And Much Good Came From 1t.

1t is hard to believe that coffee will
put a person in such condition as 1t
did a woman of Apple Creek, o. She
tells her own story:
81 did not believe coffee caused my
trouble, and frequently said l liked
1t so we'll l would not quit drinking it.
even If it took my life, but l was a
miserable sufferer from heart trouble
and nervous prostration for four years.
81 was scarcely able to go around at
all. Had no energy, and did not care
for anything. Was emaciated and had
constant pain around my heart until
l thought | could not endure 1t.
felt as though was liable to die any
time.
Frequently had nervous chills and
the least excitement would drive sleep
away, and any little noise would up
set me terribly. was gradually get
ting worse until finally one day, it
came over me, and | asked myself
what is the use OF being sick all the
time and buying medicine SO that |
can indulge myself in coffee?
$50 / thought l would see If could
quit drinking coffee, and got some
Postum to help me quit. made it
strictly according to directions, and
l want to tell you that change was the
greatest step in my life. 1t was easy
to quit coffee because l had the
Postum which l like better than 1
liked the old coffee. One by one the
old troubles left, until now l am in
splendid health, nerves steady, heart
all right, and the pain all gone. Never
have any moro nervous chills, don't
take any medicine, can do all my
homework, and have done great
deal besides.
my sister-inlaw, who visited me
this summer had been an invalid for
some time. much as l was. l got her
to quit coffee and drink Postum. She
gained FIVE pounds in three weeks,
and never saw such change in any
ones health"
There's a reason"
Ever read the above letterf A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, aud full OF human
interest.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-11
CHAPTER v.

ihC IhNShIlhS''
Betty Malroy had ridden into the
squire's yard during the progress OF
the trial and when Yancy and Han
nibal came from the house she beck
oned the Scratch Hitler to her
You are not going to lose your
nephew, are you, Mr. Yancy?" she
asked eagerly, when Yancy stood at
her side.
NO, ram" But his sense OF ella
ton was plainly tempered.
Il am very glad | rode out to the
Hill to say good-by to Hannibal and
to you, but they said you were here
and that the trial was today"
Captain Murrell, with Crenshaw and
the squire, came from the house, and
Murrells swarthy face lit up at sight
of the girl. Yancy would have yield
ed his place, but Betty detained him.
Are you going away, ma ann" he
asked with concern.
"Yes-to my home in west Tennes-
see," and cloud crossed, her smooth
brow.
But amt you ever coming back,
Miss Betty?" asked Hannibal rather
fearfully.
on, hope so, dear" She turned
to Yancy Il wonder you don't leave
the Hill, Mr.. Yancy. You could so
easily go where Mr.. Bladen would
never find you. Haven't you thought
of this?"
That are a pint" agreed Yancy
slowly. Might ask you what parts
you'd specially recommend" lifting
his grave eyes to hers.
1T would really be the sensible
thing to dol" said Betty. II am sure
you would like west Tennessee-they
say you are a great hunter" Yancy
smiled almost guiltily.
Mr. Yancy, II you should cross the
mountains, remember live near
Memphis. Belle Plain is the name OF
the plantation-it's not hard to find;
Just don't forget-Belle Plain"
II won't forget, and mebby you will
see us there one OF these days. Sho',
I've seen mighty little of the world
about as far as a dog can trot in a
couple of hours!"
Betty glanced toward the squire
and Mr.. Crenshaw. They were stand
ing near the bars that gave entrance
to the lane. Murrell had left them
and was walking briskly down the
road toward Crenshaw's store, where
his horse was tied. She bent down
and gave Yancy her slim white hand.
"Good-by, Mr.. Yancy-lift Hannibal
so that l can kiss him!" Yancy swung
the child aloft. Il think you are such
nice little boy, Hannibal-you
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-11

, squire He'd have taken his licking
just the same and I'd have had my
nevvy out OF that buggy"
Didn't he say nothing about this
here order from the cot, Bob?"
There want much conversation.
squire invited my nevvy to light
down, and then l snaked Dave Blount
out over the wheel"
Who struck the first blow"
"He did. He struck at me with his
buggy whip
Squire BALKAN removed his spec
tacles and leaned back in his chair
ITS the opinion of this here cot
that the whole question OF assault
rests on whether Bob Yancy saw the
order. Bob Yancy swears he didn't
see it, while Dave Blount swears he
showed it to him. If Bob Yancy didn't
know Of the existence Of the order he
was clearly actin on the idea that
Blount was stealth his nevvy, and ne
done what any one would have done
under the circumstances. II, on the
other hand he knowed of this order
from the cot, he was not only guilty
of assault, but he was guilty OF re-
sistin' an officer of the cot" The
squire paused impressively His audi
ence drew a long breath.
Can a body drap a word here?"
1t was Uncle Sammy's thin voice that
cut into the silence
Certainly, Uncle Sammy This
here cot will always admire to listen
to you"
We'll, I'd like to say that l con-
slider that Fayetteville cot mighty Of
ticious with its orders. tThis part OF
the county won't take nothin' of
Fayetteville! We don't interfere with
Fayetteville, and blamed IL we'n let
Fayetteville interfere with us!"
There was murmur of approval
Scratch Hill remembered the rifles in
its hands and took comfort.
THE Fayetteville cot air higher
cot than this, Uncle Sammy" ex-
planned the squire indulgently.
I'm aweer OF that" snapped the
patriarch. I've seen hits steeple."
Air you finished, Uncle Sammy"
asked the squire deferentially.
Il low / am. But l low that If
this here case is goin again Bob
Yancy I'd recommend him to go home
and not listen to no mo- foolishness."
Mr. Yancy will oblige this cot by
setting still while finish this case,"
said the squire with dignity Mr..
Yancy has sworn to one thing, Mr..
Blount to another. Now the Yancys
air an old family in these parts; Mr..
Blount's folks air strangers. Conse-
quently," pursued the squire. some
what vindictively, I'VE amt had any
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-11
His Preference.

A distinguished eye surgeon tells a
good story of his hospital days. Three
other young, newly fedged oculists
and himself were chatting in their
quarters in the hospital when the con-
versation turned, as was natural in
young men, upon the beauty of differ
ent colors Of eyes. One championed
the superior brilliancy and sparkle of
the blue eye; another the depth and
fire Of the brown, while the third was
all for the clear cool light of the
hazel. After they had exhausted their
eloquence, with the usual effect of con-
firming themselves in their original
opinions, the fourth young sawbones
suddenly broke in:
Il don't care hang about your blue
eyes, or your brown eyes, or your gray
eyes! Just give me sore eyes and
plenty of 'em-and I'll be happy"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-11
ECZEMA ITCHED so BADLY
ICOULDN'T STAND IT."

81 suffered with eczema on my neck
for about six months, beginning by lit
tie pimples breaking out. kept
scratching till the blood came. 1t kept
getting worse, | couldn't sleep nights
any more 1t kept itching for about a
month, then went to a doctor and
got some liquid to take. 1t seemed
as if was going to get better. The
itching stopped for about three days,
but when it started again, was even
worse than before. The eczema itched
so badly | couldn't stand it any more.
81 went to a doctor and he gave me
some medicine, but didn't do any good
We have been having Cuticura Rem
edies in the house, SO decided to try
them. | had been using Cuticura
Soap, so ! got me a box of CutiCura
Ointment, and washed off the affected
part with Cuticura Soap three times a
day, and then put the Cuticura Oint-
mcnt on. The first day ! put 1t on, 1t
relieved me of itching so could sleep
all that night. 1t took about week,
lutu NOuIu Stt oNdD NOlhC Ohs
kept the treatment up for three weeks,
and my eczema was cured.
MY brother got his face burned
with gun-powder, and he used Cuticura
Soap and Ointment The people all
thought he would have scars, but you
can't see that he ever had his face
burned 1t was simply awful to look
at before the Cuticura Remedies
(Soap and OintmenD cured it,"
(SignedD Miss Elizabeth Gehrk, For
rest City, Ark, Oct. 16, 1910 Although
Cuticura Soap and Ointment are sold
by druggists and dealers everywhere,
a sample of each, with 32-page book,
will be mailed free on application to
"Cuticura," Dept. l., Boston.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-11
CHAPTER ".
Law at ealaam's Cross Roads.

Law at BRlaam's Cross Roads.
But Mr.. Yancy was only at the be-
ginning Of his trouble. Three days
later there appeared on the borders
Of Scratch Hill a gentleman armed
with rifle. 1t was Charley Balaam,
old Squire Balaam's nephew.
Can see you friendly, Bob
Yancy?" Balaam demanded with the
lungs of stentor. sheltering himself
behind the thick bole of a sweetgum,
for he observed that Yancy held his
rifle in the crook Of his arm.
81 reckon you can. Charley Balaam.
If you are friendly" said Yancy.
I'm a-going to trust you, Bob" said
Balaam. And forsaking the shelter
OF the sweetgum he shuffied up the
slope.
How are you, Charley?" asked
Yancy. as they shook hands.
only just tolerable, Bob. You've
been warranted-Dave Blount swore
hit on to you" He displayed a sheet
of paper covered with much writing
and decorated with large seal.
Read It," he said mildly. Balaam
scratched his head.
81 don't know that hits my duty to
do that. Bob. Hits my duty to serve
1t on to you"
At this juncture Uncle Sammy's
bent form emerged from the path that
led of through the woods In the di-
rection of the Bellamy cabin. With
the patriarch was stranger.
"Howdy, Charley. Here. Bob Yancy,
you shake hands with Bruce Caring
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-11
cHAprER M (continuedl.

The next day Yancy had occasion
to visit Balaam's Cross Roads. Cren-
shaw gave him disquieting opinion
as to the probable contents OF his let
ter, for he himself had heard from
Bladen that he had decided to as
sumo the care Of the boy.
81 reckon Bladen will have the law
on his side, Bob"
THE law be damned got what's
fair on mine | don't wish TO better
than that" exclaimed Yancy, over his
shoulder. He strobe from the store
and started down the sandy road at a
brisk run. Miserable forebodings OF
an impending tragedy leaped up with
in him, and the miles were many
that lay between him and the Hill.
AS he breasted the slope he came
within sight of little group in his
own dooryard Saving only Uncle
Sammy Bellamy, the group resolved
itself into the women and children OF
the Hill, but there was one small
figure he missed. The patriarch hur-
ried toward him, leaning on his cane.
They've took your nevvy, Bob!" he
cried. in a high, thin voice.
Who's took him." asked Yancy
hoarsely.
Hit were Dave Blount. Get your
gun, Bob and go after him-kill the
miserable sneaking cuss" cried Uncle
Sammy. by the Fayetteville Road,
Bob, not ten minutes ago-you can
cut him off at Ok Road forks!"
Yancy breathed a sigh Of relief A
rifle was placed in Yancy's hands.
Thank you-all kindly" said Yancy,
and turning away he struck of
through the pine woods. A brisk walk
of twenty minutes brought him to the
Ok Road forks.
He had not long to wait, for pres
emily the buggy hove in sight. AS the
buggy came nearer he recognized his
ancient enemy in the person OF the
man who sat at Hannibal's side. and
stepping into the road seized the
horses by their bits. At sight of him
Hannibal shrieked his name in de-
light.
Uncle Bob-Uncle Bob" he cried.
Yes, it's Uncle Bob You can light
down, Nevvy."
Lego them horses!" said MIR.
Blount.
Light down, Nevvy." said Yancy.
still pleasantly.
Hannibal instantly availed himself
of the invitation. At the same mo-
ment Blount struck at Yancy with his
whip, and his horses reared wildly,
thinking the blow meant for them.
Seeing that the boy had reached the
ground in safety, Yancy relaxed his
hold on the team, which instantly
plunged forward. Then as the buggy
swept past him he made a grab at
Blount and dragged him out over the
wheels into the road, where he pro-
ceeded to fetch Mr.. Blount smack
in the jaw Then with final skilful
kick he sent Mr. Blount sprawling.
Don't let me catch you around these
diggings again, Dave Blount, or
swear to God I'll be the death Of
you!"
Hannibal rode home through the
pine woods in triumph ON his Uncle
Bob's mighty shoulders
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-11
Sunshine.

Surround the children with every
possible cheer. Smiles and
laughter cost nothing. Let the
children have music, let them have
pictures, let them have laughter, let
them have good time; not an idle
time, but one full of cheerful occupa-
ton. Surround them with all the
beautiful things you can. Plants
should be given sun and air and the
blue sky. Give them to your boys and
girls. l do not mean for a day or a
month, but for all the years. We can
not treat plant tenderly one day
and harshly the next day; they cannot
stand it.-Luther Burbank, in The
Training of the Human Plant"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-11

the Blounts; but for myself. I'm sus-
picious of folks that keep movin'
about and who don't seem able to get
located permanent nowheres, who air
here today and away tomorrow. But
you can't say that of the Yancys.
They air an old family in the country,
and naturally this cot feels obliged
to accept a Yancy's word before the
word of stranger. And, in view OF
the fact that the defendant did not
seek litigation, but was perfectly sat
isfied to let matters rest where they
was. 1t is right and Just that all costs
should fall on the plaintiff"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-11
SYNOPSIS.

The scene at the opening of the story IS
laid in the library of an old worn-out
plantation known as the Bar
cny The place is to be sold. and its
history and that of the owners, the
Qulntards, is the subject of discussion by
Jonathan Crenshaw. a business man,
known as Bladen. and BOD
Yancy a farmer. when Hannibal wayne
Hazard a mysterious child of the old
southern family makes his appearance.
Yancy tells how he adopted the boy
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-11
Such Is Life.

Dugan-Oh, my, oh, my! Isn't Casey
putn on grand airs wild his new auty-
mobile? An over in the ould country
l dare say he went barefutted
Ryan-Faith, not be his own ac-
counts. He says he had a turnout
over there thot ATTRACTED great at
tintion.
Dugan-Av coorse; an eviction al
ways does.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-11
A FREQUENT Type.

"Spoonleigh is a connoisseur of hap
piness'
How do you defne conndsseur
of happiness
"A person who knows how TO be
happy but can't"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-11

What was the matter concerning
the collapse of the official thermo-
graph"
II don't know, unless somebody
took its temperature"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-11

mustn't forget mel" And touching her
horse lightly with the whip she rode
away at gallop.
"She sholy is a LADY," said Yancy,
staring after her. And We mustn't
forget Memphis or Belle Plain, New
wy"
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-11
Idle Fund.

THAT man has a vast fund of in
formation"
Yes replied Senator Sorghpm;
"but he can't put a dollar mark in
front of it and use 1t for a campaign
fund"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-11

The woman who shows her teeth
and smiles is reasonably sure to at
tain her object much quicker than the
one who shows her teeth and growls
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-11

An optimist is man who knows
that his troubles might be worse.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-04-11
Tho Trouble,

CTo BE CONTINUED.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-04-19
Supplement to the Eagle River Review Friday April - 1921
Correspondence.
Clearwater Lake.

Fred Kingman sold his farm Mon
day.
Mrs. Il. b Mcclellan dep rted for
IIackley, Monday.
The intermediate school will close
next Tuesday, April 23rd.
Mrs. j. +. Greenman was a Three
Likes visitor Monday.
n. a. CoIman arrived Friday to look
after his farm interests.
I'd Price arrived saturday from
Mon co, for short visit.
Miss Violet LETTERS of lthinelanJer,
is teaching the district school here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lynn Wheeler were
Clearwater visitors lew days last
week.
Mrs. Thomas of Cumberland, arriv-
ed saturday to visit her son Ed
Thomas.
Mrs. White gave farewell party to
the girls in the home last Thursday,
All enjoyed a good lime.
Maurice OberholtZer arrive home
Thursday from Missouri where ne has
been working the past winter.
Messrs Henry and Willie Heinig
left Monday for Donaldson after a
few days visit with friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Moses and fa-
mily arrived wednesday, from Moni-
co where he haa been logging the past
inter-.
J. E. Greenman departed M,nday
for Saskatchewan, Canada, where he
will work Tor Art. Fleming the cou'-
ing summer.
Mrs. II. c. Wheeler departed Mon
day for Fish Creek, Wis. where her
daughter Alberta will undergo an OPP
Grafton for appendicitis.
Mrs. Henry Kramz and children ar
rived Wednesday, Mr.. Kramz came
Friday with his car. They will build
store here and make this their tut
ure home.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-04-19
Watersmeet.

Mrs. b. III. Grant visited Tag
lie River Saturday last
I. NJ. Corghlin Trainmaster
from Amigo stayed here Wednes-
day night.
5. M. Galaty of the claim de-
partment c & \ w Ry. was here
Wednesday.
Conductor M. Beard is work
ing on the way freight in place OF
McClosky.
Conductor j. II. McClosky is
relieving Andy Riley on the Ash
land passenger.
G w. Walsch and wife Of Iron
wood roadmaster of C & n " KY
was here Wednesday.
Conductor Vim. Nelson is re-
lieving j. B. Carlin; and VIM.
Harvey is relieving F. b. Dick.
Bert johnson of Bessemer and
T. A. Kelley of This place took
contract TO build three miles OF
the new County road to lronwood
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-04-19

DR.. Rice was at Amigo Thurs
day.
DIR. r. A. Noerful return d from
Hackley Thursday.
F.W. Mcintyre was Wausau vi-it
Friday.
Peter Hedeen of ConOver WAS in
town Saturday.
Andrew Regenfnss Of HacSIey,
was in town Tuesday.
Robt. Callum Of Three axes.
was in town Tuesday.
ather Sale of Amigo was
guest OF Father Toplac, Thursday.
Steve Van Bussum made husi-
ness trip To Crandon the first OF
this week
Mrs. 5. w. Smith return ii
Monday from visit with relativ
es al Green Bay.
G., +. COlrnan IF Duluth s,ent
few days in town on business
the ii st of this week.
l.. M. Grover was up from Mil
waukee looking after the improv-
ementS GU his land on atfish
AXE.
F. II. Dildine and John Korpal
went IT, Nausau Wednesday where
Mr. Korpal will ! ok up a new
farm team.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Morrell and
daughter Of Rhinelander, are the
guests of the lady'S parents, Mr..
and Mrs y. G.. Luther.
DR.. and Mrs. \. ". tn rpe
aud children departe,, Wednesday
for Chicicago. where the DR.. will
take post graduate course aud
son John will undergo an operat-
ION for rupture.
Walter Gander Jr.. went to Rhine
lander Friday to spend Sunday with
his sister living there.
MR.. Chas. Kettener, of Appleton
who was here attending the funeral
OF VIM. Knox, returned home Friday, |
Mrs Sheribel returned Satur-
day, rom a two weeks absence ut
Port Washington. assisting in the
careof her father VI. Zimpleman,
who has been rirusly i'll with
pneumonia.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-04-19

FOR RENT My farm two miles
fr"n town, also { acres of land in
village
August Radkc.
Phil Ryan who was in the Anti
&" Hospital early IN the winter.
returned Tuesday after working
two months for Chns. Fish, to take
mp bis old job of county road
building lis friends are glad to
see him in Eagle kiver again.
FOR SALE Loose tame hay
Oats, Cat straw, SEED potatoes.
August RMtke
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-04-19

MIR. p. Lac Chance of State Line
was in town Friday.
Mrs. .Ang. We'll returned home
Saturday
Atty. d. 4. Riordan arrived in
town Monday.
RoDt. Burns of Superior was a
guest of Ed Laclu over sunday.
Dave ochla:k and wife visited
Antigo ), Monday.
s. W. Smith had business at
Pelican Monday,
A good crowdattended the dance
given at the Opera House. last
Friday evening.
Ms. rhurston was ut Amigo
Monday to visit her husband who
is in the hospital there.
Dis. Atty. Geo. E, O'Connor
was at llaclsiey few days last
week.
Mrs. w. ID. Neville left Thur
day for two weeks visit ut nth
vim, Ontario.
Fred Morey returned Friday
from Il business trip to khinelan
der.
G. l.. Carter Transacted busi-
ness i'll Amigo u couple OF days
last week
Paul Cook Of the Sand i axe
Club House was Il visitor in town
a few days last week.
Mr.. Fuller OF Lac Du IsIam beau
is the guest of ms daughter Mrs.
Allied Morgan.
5. ID Austin and party of Mil
arrived Saturday on an
trip OF the lands owned :
here by Mr.. Austin.
Mrs. Carpenter WAS called TO
Prentice aturday, having .eceiv
ed tclegraInannouncing the Heath
If her father Mr.. B. 9th Of thar
place.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-04-19

J. A. Pennington of Elcho, was in
town Friday and informed rs that he
would open general store at " aters-
meet, Mich, next Tuesday. Mr.. PEN
nington's Eagle River friends wish
him nnbouded success in his new To-
cation, the +. w. Singler building.