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Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-12-26

she has lived in Paris since she was
little girl. -
We had lovely talk. She told me
all about her recent visit to America
and how good Carl had been in taking
her about.
like her now that | know her
She says Carl was perfectly miser-
able over a girl he was In love with,
who had gone abroad for the winter.
She did not know the girls name.
l blushed furlously when che spoke
OF It.
That was Sunday. Wo have seen
Mrs. Harmon several times since then.
i made mother promise to take me
home. She cabled dad, and said she
would be thankful to get back to
plain home cooking and her own
bathroom. Mother Is q dear, and SO
funny.
fr December rs.
What a happy, happy Christmas day
IL has been!
The very bost I have ever known.
Once said l hated America-New
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-12-26

SANDY" hair which, when he was
alone and forgot that Sandy was
newspaper woman and his 9pal," he
was pleased to call golden.
"Cut that out, Sandy. You'll be
back. have check and it's Christ
mas Eve I'm for a treat. say--did
you hear me ask you to go to the
Metropolitan? You take it as calmly
as If had asked you to go around to
Otto's lunch counter. Deuce take it!
Why can't you be little enthusiasts
tic?"
Slowly the girl raised her head.
More than a sheet of copy had been
holding her attention. But she caught
Bob's frown and Immediately the
mother instinct in her was aroused
She broke into her usual comrade
laugh.
"All right, Bob The invitation
overwhelmed me. The Metropolitan?
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A chrIstmas Time saver.

To save the minutes on Christmas
eve and leave time for the many things
that are bound to come up, shut of
from the children one room In the
house suitable for the tree couple
of weeks before Christmas; and grad.
ually accumplssArth6re all decorations
and Presents. The tree can be
trimmed a day or two before the holl.
day. and the presents wrapped more
quickly and easily because they are al
in one place. The children. too viii
enjoy the mystery that centers around
an inaccessible room.-Housekeeper
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-12-26

ONSA WhSiihtA NV
But ] couldn't,
Bobby dear. My
shirtwalst is soil!
ed and you your
self said there
was q hole in
my b e u tiful
brown coat"
ooh, co m g
alongl | was
only Joking.
You'd outshine
all the Women at
the Metropolitan
D.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-12-26

We win let the agitation anent
the publication Of the financial
statement Of the town rest until
after the holidays, and then take
it up with renewed energy and
perhaps in a different way.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-12-26

You win find that druggists everywhere
speak well Of Chamberlians Cough Remed,.
They know from long experience in the sale
Of il that in cases Of coughs and colds ii
can always be depended upon, and that II
is pleasant an safe 10 take. For sale by
all dealers.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-12-26

sNAe AhbNAs
"The little church
mouse brought II
back to me. Listen
while I tell you" she
said, drawing q trile
closer. For q mo.
ment her voice muir
INJURED. pa
rs Il not wonder
full" she exclaimed.
half awed. as she I'm
ished. His eyes
lightened.
Wonderful. dear!
I is far more than
that. It is q miracle
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-12-26

fiames and not KNOW
ing that in It's fall
by some strange fate
1t had bounded
through a small hole
in the pipe and now
lay amidst the rub
bish Of the churoh's
basement. For an
instant the girls
eyes softened, then
hardened again and
she turned them
aside. Upon the floor
in q corner Of the
room the little
church mouse was
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-12-26

dnnr old Carl. Dad was there, too.
My Christmas gifts are lovely. Best
OF all is Carl's love and the ring he
gave me as a token OF his deep, un'
dying love. l think 1t was sweet OF
him to give me such wonderful dla-
mond, besides the candy and books
and flowers, 1t flashes fire as turn
my hand In the light. Daddy says
I'm too young to marry but l shall
coax him to let me marry Carl in
June. I'm the happiest girl in the
world tonight. and Carl is tho hap
piest man. He has told mo so him
SELF. wish everybody in tho world
were as happy as we this Christmas
night,
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-12-26

A stranger in town during the
holidays could have told what
merchants advertised in the Cou-
rier. All they had to do was to
watch the crowds.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-12-26

Good resolutions are all the
rage. The air is already full Of
them. Wonder if they will be
made out Of breakable material
or if it will just be elastic. y.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-12-26
f. iring President, would be
meaningless alusaAia Congress
will also be in extr5 session

D M. Ly&n. aaagys3 a@tf.. il
prepared to &c qV'tlns public dqlnis
the Iidays HIS llsc q Chnsiina.
dies, fruits, fish, y,tcrs, ytceie,a, a,l +, T.
next week-keep an y pu % tnc
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-12-26

sitting upon its launches, and she
nodded towards him. ITO be renewed
when the little church mouse brings
1t back to me-" abe returned coldly.-
They turned their backs upon each
other and walked away,
A week passed, and the little church
mouse prowling about in the darkness
of the basement, saw something
through the gloom that glittered even
more brightly than did his own eyes.
Cautiously. hungrily. he approached
It. smelt of 1t, felt of 1t with his gray
whiskers. then stood 1t up before him.
It's glitter fascinated him. Surely this
glistening thing about the size of a
kernel Of corn must be good to eat.
and he tried his sharp teeth upon It.
Yet gnaw as he would, he could not
even scratch II, and at last he decided
that It was only good to play With.
He was little thing, and half starved
as are all church mice, so it came to
pass that It was not long before he
had worked his head and forelega
through II and was running about
with It encirclIng his middle, very
small creature wearing diamond
saddle with a gold girth. It was fun
for a time but he soon became tired
OF It and tried to crawl out. He
could not. Becoming panic stricken
he fed franfIcally up the stairs.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-12-26

OF His Spirit wrought upon His day
His token Of love everlasting and
that even we are not forgotten"
Tightly his arms closed about her.
HARRY IRVING GREEN.
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Magistrates Court.

b st District-W. G. Short, First Mon
day in each month.
Second Districts. s. Dennis, Tues
day after First Monday in eacb
month.
Third District-Eli w. Day, Wednes
day after First Monday In each
month.
Fourth District-Charles Prater Fri.
day after First Monday in each
month.
Fifth District-Frank Kennaird, Wed.
nesday after Second Monday in each
month.
: ing DAM shrdlu aocmfwyp pj up
Sixth DISTRICT. E. Lewis, Friday
after Second Monday in each month
Seventh District-A. +. Blevins, Thurs.
day after Second Monday in each
month.
Eighth District - Franklin Walter
Thursday after First Monday in
each month.
County Officers.
Judge-I. c. Ferguson.
Attorney. P. Haney.
Sheriff-H. B. Brown.
Treasurer-W. M. Gardner.
Clerk. H. Sebastian.
Supt. Schools-T. N. Barker.
Jallors-H. G. Combs.
Assessor-Whitt Kemplin.
Ccroner-C. F. Lykins.
surveyor NJ. p. Turner.
Ssh ana Care Warden--W. G. Eugett
DEPUTY G. Vino. NJ. Perry.
.r'egt Liberty Police Court--First
Wednesday, in each month, N. p
Ncn'ack, Judge.
The County Board of Education fol
Morgan D. lnty holds It's regular meet
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-12-26

York-but l don't.
/ love New York
and America, Riv-
erside, home.
mother. dad and
Carl. oh. / love
Carl best Of all!
He has been 30
sweet, so dear
and kind since We
came <hosne two
weeks ago. He
met US at the pier.
! was never so
glad to see any.
body In my life
as | was to see
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-12-26
HER BEST CHRISTMAS

ONE on along, Sandy;
Ill treat to dinner at
the Metropolitan"
Sandy, a tall girl who
didn't look her thirty
years, was busy CLAN
cling over a typewriter
sheet and for@a mo-
ment did not answer.
Bob stood watching
her, taking in the deli
cate lines of her face
and the beautv of tho
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-12-26

A DesMoines man had an attack cfmus-
cular rheumatism in his shoulder. A friend
advised him to go TO Hot Springs That
meant an expense Of $rsoo.oo ormore. He
sought for quicker and cheaper way to
cure 1t and found it in Chpmbcrlains Lin.
iment. Three days alter the FIRST applica-
cation Of this liniment he was woll. For
sale by all dealers ~
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-12-26

Go to Heetons for Iiirshs Candy. choc.
olate Almonds, Milk Chocolate and choc-
olate Kisses.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-12-26

with something round and hard about
It. Involuntary she closed her hand,
and as she did SO the little church
mouse popped out Of the nun and
acampered away, leaving the round
object in her fingers. She drew II
forth. II was her engagement ring,
The last Of all to leave her pew.
Janet stepped into the yestry iuo4
her way out. Dick was .stRndIn. be-
fore a window with head owed
looking older, grayer d l1ee than he
had few weeks aso. and she saw the
deep unhappiness that lay in his eyes.
She approached him. looking up at
him with the old expression which he
knew SO we'll Softly she slipped one
hand into his own, and as his fingers
gently q ped about IL he felt some.
thing has round and familiar within
his grasp. He raised her hand. The
engagement ring-his own--encircled
har tkf~1 Lea 49,.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-12-26
OFFICIAL piREcToRY.

Circuit Court: On Fourth Monday in
June, and Third Monday in March
and November
j. B. Hannah, Judge; John NJ.
Waugh, Commonwealth Attorney; R,
NJ. Oakley, Clerk; G, w. Phillips
Trustee of Jury Fund; s. R. Collier,
Master Commissioner; J. D. Lykins
Deputy Master Commissioner.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-12-26

County Court: On Second Monday il
each month.
Quarterly Court: On Tuesday aftei
Second Monday in each month.
Fiscal Court: On Wednesday aftei
Fourth Monday in April and OctI
Der.
l.. c. FERGUSON,
Presiding Judge
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-12-26

where, as far. away from Riverside
as possible. Mother says I'm silly
little lovesick girl. but dad thinks
need change.
I'm not silly-and I'm not lovesick.
Carl has behaved in a most ungen-
tlemanly way.
Just because mospred to Lakewood
with Sam Perkins and his sister lie
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-12-26
A Merry Christmas to one and
all. l'H ~ s'-'7 "

Our editorial matter is short
this week. We are giving you
something better.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-12-26

no reason why he
should get Cross
and take that
actresey : looking
person with him
everywhere he
goes.
Sans sister
says she 10 a
Frenchwoman. I
always did hate
French, and I'm
glad / refused
Carl to meet her,
glad l snubbed
Carl and glad l
was out when he
called.
Two long, mis-
cradle W e'e k s
wit hou t seeing
N-.I
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&NSSN ~ SSStrS 80 M 4 35Olststt5--s6h nj
8 S. asSSl:s5Ss &c
HER CHRISTMAS GIFT
September N.

q SAIL tomorrow.
/ am deyotedly thank
full to dad for insisting
that mother take me
away for a while. Per-
haps we will remain a
year. Hope it may be
ten. II hate AmeN,ta,
loathe New York, and
want to live the rest
of my life in Europe
Ar;o c,,t1 a.
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EsSS@sS held 1t forth. you will
ohlige me by taking this
back" she said bitingly
He stood looking into her eyes,
growing grayer Of face as he saw the
stubborn anger that reposed within
them. (Which means that our en-
gagement is broken, and that may
not hope for its renewal" he replied
very low. -
For an instant their, gaze met as
the glittering thing, lightly held, was
passing from hand to hand; then as
she released 1t and before his grip
had become secure there was the slip
ofsa nervous finger and with tinkle
the ring fell upon the iron grating of
the floor register Family they heard
1t 60 bounding far down the metal
pipe which led to the furnace below,
each supposing 1t lost forever In the
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-12-26

Trade with our advertisers they will
give you better bargai and better treat.
ment than the non.advertlsing merchant
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row we sail Perhaps l won't see
him for months-maype never again.
] wonder If | care.
p October 20.
More than month has passed since
I have written in my little diary. 7
wouldn't write now, OILY this morning
letter came from Carl, and l just
have to record It,
Carl says he is lonely; he misses
me, and he cannot understand why I
ran away to Europe 50 suddenly.
The letter is full Of reproaches for
MY treatment Of HIN. when all the
time II was HIS meanness to me that
made me so Ill, SO that had to get
away from everybody
He does not mention one word about
that horrld French creature.
:. | shall not write. Well-perhaps 1
will.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-12-26

Try fish fry or an oyster stow at I.ytins'
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-12-26
II ss4
IHE CHURCH MOUSE.

HEY stood in the deserted
vestry OF the church, facing
each other angrily for the
first time in their lives.
Then suddenly Janet swept
the diamond from the third
finger Of her left hand and
held 1t forth. you will
lohltra $40 hv koI,lo- %bi.,
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-12-26

.IIafmon was one
Of )he guests She
looks much better
in the evening
gown than in her
street suits; act
nearly SO frowsy,
ana the rouge on
her cheeks doesn't
shefv at night. 1
waf appalled, when
moher introduced.
mel to her, to rec
ogp IL Q Carl's
French friend. She
fo bto no,,cfn l.,,t
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-12-26

The County Board of Education for
Morgan D. lnty holds It's regular meet.
20. the Second Monday in each month,
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-12-26

The Metropolitan was filed with
the yvulgar rich in holiday attire;
but Sandy and Bob were happy in
true bohemian style as they sat at
their little table chatting and Joking
like two boys, Sandy never would
play the woman-thnt was the only
objection Bob had to her
Il say, Sandy, bet you've no plans
for tomorrow and I'm coming TO take
you out I've a great plan. Put on
that brown silk and play you're a
woman for once.p
: Eyes, sweet, young, clinging femi-
nine creature with my heart on my
sleevel Twill be charming, Of course.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-12-26

.regt i.Ibe.ty Police Court-First
wednesday, in each month, N. p.
Wco'ack, Judge.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-09-26
MANY GET sruNo ,'v' 1v :.
"..t' "''"'' BUYING FRUIT LAND

j" j. f. Clark, who went 20 Kerlaa:
Ga :, NO years ago to i've IN his
fruit ranch, is back looking AFTER
he threshing on his Des Laos farm.
Mr. Clark lives not far from the
home Of E. N. Metcaf and reports
our former Minot friend as prosper
ing NIGHTLY. He Mves close to
Reuben Swift who was employed as
job man for the Independent for
number of years. Mr.. Clark has
particularly nice piece Of land but
says many who buy California dirt
get stung. The soil in that state is
very spotted. One tract of land may
he perfect for certain kinds of fruit
growing, while near by may be land
that ts almost worthless 1t tehooves
one to be very careful when buying
f",At land In that stare.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-09-26
}. II. MACARTHUR BEATS
EDITOR FALkENSTElN

d. II. Macarthur, chairman of the
Democratic State Central committee
went back to Botttneau last week to
attend the funeral of a sister. While
in the city, Editor Falkenstein pre-
sented an old Bill and upon not re-
ceiving payment, brot suit. This an
gered Macarthur, who is a big power
full man and he visited the office OF
the editor, seized by and choked him,
and gave him horrible beating. The
editor has been unable to use Ills jaw
very we'll since. Macarthur was ar
rested and pleading guilty to the
charge Of assault and tattery, paid a
stin fine. McArthar showed himself
to be thoro coward. and while we
have never met the man, We realize
now why he is so unpopular with
many in his own party.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-09-26
JAMES SCOF,ELD IS OUT.

James Scofield, who has been very
i'll was able to walk out for the first
time Monday, when he was greeted
by his many friends. -.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-09-26
J0HNeoN's LIFE SAVED ~ 4
BY BRAVE LITTLE WIFE

H. E. Johnson the Ryder attor.
ney, who faced death in an automo.
bile accident south Of brady several
weeks ago, has returned to his home.
Mr.. Johnson is growing better, but
Is still very lame, altho it is hoped
that he will not be crippled perman-
emily. Mr.. Johnsons wife, a brave
little woman. by almost superhuman
strength, keep the 1000 pound car
from turning over completely on Mr..
Johnson after the accident, and IN.
doubleday saved his life.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-09-26
NO ONE HAS TO Be HARD
Up IN north DAKOTA
WARD COUNTY POLlTj,
CAL STORM CENTER

Ward county is usually the politi-
cal storm center of the state and it
is more 50 than ever IN the present
campaign. Dorr CarroE, state chair.
man Of the Bull Moosers, resides in
Minot. G. NJ. Gray, state chairman
Of the republican state organization,
resides at Kenmare, while E. II.
Stenvick, chief game warden and
political manipulation for the demo-
cratic party in northwestern North
Dakota. IL a citizen Of Minot.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-09-26
Statement Made by r. NJ. 0ickey
Until Recently an Iowa Farmer
Sold 1890 Worth Of Grain This
Fall From go Acres.

There is no use of anyone being
hard up in North Dakota, If he has
any "get-up to him." says R. M. Die
key, who has just sold $4,000 worth
of grain from go acres Of his fine
hall section farm five miles southeast
Of Surrey. MIR. Dickey bought the
Nerve Heltzel farm a Year ago in
June and figuring what the land has
advanced in price and what he has
made Ey farming 1T, he figures that he
has cleared just $s5oTin little over
a year,
Mr.. Dickey lived for 80 years ON a
farm 80 miles west OF Des Moines,
Iowa. He bought the land for $500
an acre and sold it for $l50 an acre
and came to North Dakota to invest
the proceeds.
when I bought my Iowa land
years ago, didn't consider it worth
as much as my North Dakota Ian
today, and I honestly believe we have
hetter land in this state today. Some
day you will see North Dakota farm
land sell on a par with that Of Iowa. ~
Mr.. Dickey is advertising a sale,
having rented hts farm to his son. He
will visit for time in Iowa and will
spend the winter in Oklahoma.
Mr.. Dickey hauled 2 cars of wheat
this fall to the new Surrey-Fargo
line and shipped it to Minneapolis,
receiving 80 cents bushel for it.
The Dlckey family has seen much
sorrow OF late. Mrs. Dickey died in
the spring (and shortly after her
death Mr.. Dickey suffered stroke
Of paralysis from which he u Just re-
covering. Mr.. Dickey lost his little
two year old grandehild, Mrs. Woods
little girl, who died several weeks
ago. ~".-..z.e
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-09-26
FLAX SEED YIELDED 5000 FOLD

e. G. Ellthorpe brot to the In
dependent office Saturday a fax plant
with exactly 279 tolls by actual
count, each boil containing ten fine
large fax seeds on the average. Mr..
El1ithonpe is sure as many as twenty
Of the bolls were picked off by ad-
miring friends. This would give a
total Of 5000 seeds from one little
seed sown last spring. The plant
grew on Mr.. Ef1ithorpe's farm six
miles south of Glenturn.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-09-26
r. q. WEIGH DIES At SPOKANE

r. B. Welch, who was formerly
engaged in the implement and auto
mobile business in this city, died at
Spokane, Wash, Monday, where he
has been living for several years.
Mr.. Welch had been ill Of stomach
trouble for more than a year. The
remains we're inferred at Spokane.
Mrs. WEIGH will Mve with her son,
Clifford, at Roman, Mont.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-09-26
BEAUTIFUL TREES CUT DOWN.

The beautiful trees near the Sec
ond National bank along First street
succumEed to the woodman's az
Monday. Joseph Roach planted the
trees a good many years ago. and
some Of them had grown to be twen-
ty feet high. Mr.. Roach thought the
matter over very carefully Before be
consented to have the trees cut down
First street has become one OF the
busiest thoroughfares Of the city and
the trees were considered in the way
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-09-26
pE8 LKcS TARESHRR
WILL MAKE MONEY

). B. Tracy. who operates 4
threshing rig at Des Lacs, visited
Manot Saturday and subscribed fol
the Independent. Mr.. Tracy says he
expects to have 40 days Of threshing,
weather permitting and with q fair
days work, he can do $500 worth Of
threshing. In three-fourths of day
on the Mccormick farm, he threshed
1900 bushels Of wheat. Mr.. Tracy's
own wheat averaged - bnq1noa
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The Dickinson woman who ha'
adopted 81 children, will remove II
Maine.