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Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-10-22
TWINS AT SO REGISTER.
And They Have to Walk Eight Miles
to Do 1t.

Babylon, N. Y, Oct. 22.-The Muncy
twins, James and William, who are
ninety-three years old, not only walked
In from their West Babylon farms.
four miles away. to register, but
walked back home again. Each placed
his cross under the spouting fountain
that has any special Significance or
not.
The twins. who were born In Baby
Ion, have been registering and voting
here for seventy years. They haven't
had to heed the injunction to get back
to the soil. They have never left 1t.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-10-22
Drowned In River Collision.

Detroit. Mich, Oct ~. - COlliding
head-on. the steamship Fleetwood
sank the gravel boat Pine Lake in the
Detroit river. and First Wheelsman
Alexander kervey Of the Pine Lake
was drowned. Others of the crew OF
the gravel boat had narrow escapes
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-10-22

they reached port wi.uo, Hdssistance.
Heavy seas had crippled their engine,
and they drifted helplessly In the storm
for many hours. A blanket was used
for a sail until the engine was repair
ed The men are said to have had
provisions aboard the boat.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-10-22
THREE DAYS IN LAKE STORM,
Launch Grow Exhausted After Drift
ing With Disabled Engine.

Sault Ste. Marie. Mich, Oct. 90
DR.. Alfred Lemon. Frank Oster and
Joseph Hobbs. all Of this city. arrived
here In an exhausted condition after q
three days battle In launch with
storms on Lake Superior. A tug hao
haan searchinp tMn dnYs for them hu1
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-10-22

Any affair or happening, or cir
cumstance, which Is too small to
make q Want Ad. worth while as
an adjusting force is too small to
worry about
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-10-22

from the rear with six Of the twelve
inch guns visible, two in each turret.
The boat has two turrets forward,
each carrying two gunst of the same
size. All ten of these weapons can
be fired simultaneously broadside
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-06-20
ITO BE CONTINUED
ENTER ED INTO REST
Mrs. james Polglaze, Sr.

Sarah Jeffrey was born In Redruth.
Cornwall, england in 1924, and depart.
this life June II, 1919. at the home Of
her grandson, Eddie Polglaze Mt Hazel
Green, ut the ripe age of 81 years
She was the daughter of Edward and
Elizabeth Jeffery and is the last of
family Of nineteen children, sixteen Of
whom were raised to men and women.
One brother, Edward Jeffrey IL buried
in this city.
At the age Of 30 years she was united
in marriage to James Polglaze, who
departed this life some forty five years
ago. To them were born seven children,
one dying In infancy, and another,
Eddie, at the age Of 30 years.
Those left to mourn mothers love
are, James OF Mineral Point, Mrs.
Cooke of Hazel Green, John Of Han
cock Mich, Joseph of California. and
Thomas of North Freedom. Wis; also
twentyone grand children and twenty
one great grand children, besides other
relatives and friends
Her son James and wife visited her a
week before she died. aud she told
them that when the Lord called her
she was willing and ready to go.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-06-20

saw my guilt once more. horrible
as though an actual presence. re-
memhered what Ellen Mcriwether had
said to me regarding any other or
earlier covenant. | recalled my troth.
plightrd earlier, before had ever seen
her-my faith. pledged in another
world. turned to him with no pride
In my bearing
so | presume Gordon orme has told
YOU" | said to him. Yea know OF
Grace sheraton back theref'
His lips but closed the tighter. Have
you told herb have YOU told this to my
girl?" he asked,
Draw up your tile" cried, spring
ing to my feet, Execute me. | de
serve It, No, have not told her. l
planned to do SOL should never have
allowed her to sign her name there be-
fore | had told her everything-bc
fair to her as | could. But her acct
dent left her wcak--l could not tell her
ii thousand things delayed It. Yes
II was my fault"
He looked me over with contempt.
my girls foot" he said slowly But
now, since this thing has begun. since
you have thus involved her and COM
promised her and as Imagine IN some
foul way have engaged her affections
now, | say. Il must 80 on, When we
get back to Laramie, sir, you shall
marry that Eirl, And then out YOU go.
md pnN,Nr SNn M foIA a,vuln
colonel Mcriwcthcr." said to him
finally. III II would do her any good
| would give mp my life for her.
But her father can neither tell me
| how nor when my marriage ceremony
| runs, nor can he tell me when to leave
the side OF the woman who is my wife.
| am subject to the orders of no man
| In the world
"Nou refuse to do what YOU have
| planned to dop Sir, that shows you
rs you are, You proposed toto live
with her here, but not be bound to her
elscwhcrer'
ut is not truor | said to him In
somhcr anger. II proposed to put be-
| fore her the fact of my own weakness.
OF my own self deception, which also
was deception OF her, | propose to do
| that now"
III you did she would refuse to look
at You again."
IL know Il, but 1t must be done. l
must take my chances
And your chances mean this alter
native either that my girls reputation
shall he ruined all over the country
all through tho army, where she Is
known and loved-or else that her
heart must DO broken. This Is what
II means, Mr.. Cowles, This IL what
you have brought to my family
Eyes" | said to him slowly. "this In
what l have brought"
"rhen which do you choose, STRIP" ho
demanded of me.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-06-20
Live Stock Special Draws Big
Crowds.

Several hundred farmers have taken
advantage Of the opportunity to hear
lectures ON improvement Of live stock
delivered by the specialists who have
been travelling with the live stock inn
provement train through the northern
part Of Wisconsin. The average crowd
is from 300 to 400. The feature of the
train is "A carload Of live stock which is
taken along to illustrate the lectures.
The train is operated by the Live Stock
Breeders Association and the Extension
Service Of the College of Agriculture Of
the University of Wisconsin, Thous
ands Of farmers are reached in this way
at the time of year when they need the
information most.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-06-20

at time" she said. but girl must
have time. She must wait. And see.
she said, Il have no ring. A girl al
ways has q ring
This lack could not solve, for
had none.
Take mine" She said, removing the
ring with the rose seal, Put it on the
other tinger-the-~the right one"
did 50. aud kissed her But yet
She was weary and strained now, A
pathetic droop came 70 the corners OF
her mouth The palm of her little
hand turned up loosely as though she
had been tired and now was resting,
I'VE must wait" she said. as though
TO herself.
But what of me that night? When
had taken my own house and bed be
yond little thicket that she might be
alone, that night found myself
breathing hard in terror and dread,
gazing up At the stars in agony, beat
ing my hands ON the ground at the
thought Of the ruin had wrought, the
crime that | had done in gaining this
| had sought
had written covenants before! The
strength and sweetness OF all this
strange new life with her had utterly
wiped out my past, had put away as
though forever the world | once had
known Until the moment Ellen Meri
wethcr began the signing OF her name
| swear | had forgotten that ever in
the world was another 10y name OF
Grace sheraton. may not he believ,
ed OUGHT not to be bclicved-hu
this Is the truth. and the truth by what
measures my love for Ellen Mertweth
er was bright and fixed. ms much a.
my promise to the other had been Ill
advised and wrong
Far rather had | been beneath the
sod that moment, for | knew, since !
loved Ellen Meriwether, she must not
complete the signing of her name upon
the scroll of our covenant!
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-06-20
Again she paused, and SO concluded
IT'LL death do US part"

it would not be our marriage nor our
troth, would it, John Cowles"
No" | said. And then felt my
face grow ashy cold and pale in one
sudden breath
But why Go you look so sadT she
asked of me suddenly, rs it not well
TO waltz"
Yes, It is well to wait l said. She
was so absorbed that she did not look
at me closely at that instant
Again she took up the charred stick
In her little hand and hesitated. See
she said, IL shall sign one letter OF my
name each week until all my name is
written. Till that last letter we shall
be engaged After the last letter, when
/ have signed it Of my own free will
and clean and solemn-clean and sol
emn, John Cowes-then We will be
On take me home-take me To my IA
Their. John Cowles! This is hard
place for girl to be-"
Suddenly she dropped her face into
her hands. sobbing.
She hid her head on my breast, sore
distressed now. She was glad that she
might now be more free. needing some
manner Of friend, but she was still
what: Still woman, Poor Saxon |
must have been had I not sworn TO
love her fercely and singly all my life
But yet
looked at the robe. now fallen loose
upon the ground. and saw that she had
affixed one letter Of her name and
STOPPED She smiled wanly. Your
| name would be shorter 10 sign little
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-06-20

his shoulders. ut is my friend" she
said. He saved me- 1t is MIR. John
Cowles, father, OF the Virginia CowleS
family He has come TO see you
But he did not hear her or show that
he heard, His arm about her. support
ing her rs she limpcd, he turned back
down the valley. and we others fol,
lowed slowly
Presently he came 10 the rude shell.
ter which had been our home, With.
out speaking he walked about the
camp, pushed open the door OF the liz
tie ragged tcpee and looked within.
The door was very NARROW, There
was one meager bed of hides. There
was one fire.
Come with me" he said at length
to me. Aud So followed him apart,
where Il little thicket gave Us more
privacy,
You arc John CowleS, sir theu|' he
said to me NJ length quietly Lieu
tenant Belknap told me something OF
this when he came in with his men
from the east
nodded aud waited
Are you aware, sir, OF the serious
ness OF what you have donc?" he broke
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-06-20
THE MARRIAGE RECORD
Clary Brown.

Darlington Democrat; Miss Bessie
Clary of Darlington, wis united in
marriage with John l.. Brown OF
Aberdeen. s. D., on the 18th inst. Miss
Clary has been member of the faculty
Of state normal school ut Aberdeen.
Mr.. Brown is banker and politician.
having just been nominated to the
lower branch Of congress after warm
primary campaign. Mr.. and Mrs.
Brown will live in Aberdeen Miss
Clary has been very competent and
successful teacher. and has many
friends in this vicinity who wish her
every good thing in life.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-06-20

out. "Why did you not come on to the
settlements? What reason was there
for you not coming back at once to the
valley of the Platter Here you are, n
hundred miles out of your way, where
man of any intelligence. II seems to
me, would naturally have turned back
to the great trail. Hundreds OF wag-
ons pass there every day. There Is
stage line with daily coaches, stations,
houses. A telegraph line runs from
one end of the valley to the other. You
could not have missed all this had you
struck south A fool would have known
that. But you took my girl He
choked up and pointed to me, ragged
and uncouth
Good God! Colonel Meriwether," l
cried out ut length, you are not re-
GREETING that brought her throughT'
almost, SIR" he said. setting his lips
together-"a almost"
"Do you regret then that she brought
me through-that | owe my life to
her?
Almost. SIR" he repeated. II al
most regret H.
Then 20 back-leave us-report us
dead" | broke out suvagely.
"She Is n splendid girl. noble be-
ing" | said to him slowly at last. "She
saved me when | was sick and unable
to travel. There IL nothing could do
that would pay the debt owe her,
She Is noble woman, princess
among women. body and soul"
"She is like her mother" said he
quietly. "She was too good for this,
Sir, you have done my family griev-
Gus wrong You have ruined my
daughters life"
struck my hand hard on his shout
der and looked him full in the eye,
Colonel Mcriwether." | said to him.
II nm ashamed OF you"
what do you meanY lie frowned
sternly and shook off my hand
II brought her through" | said. land
If II would do any good, would lie
down here and die for her. II what
say Is not true. draw mp your men for
firing squad and let us end It.
don't care to 20 back To Laramie"
"What good would that dof' he snid.
ITS the girls name thnts compromis-
ed, mani Why, the news OF this Is all
over the country-the wires have ear.
ried it both sides OF the mountains;
the papers are full OF It IN the east.
| You have been gone nearly three
months together. and all the world
knows H. Don't you suppose all the
world Will TALK Did | not see he
motioned his hand toward our encamp-
mcnt. Il know men"
yes" said, 81 would have been no
man worth the name had | not loved
your daughter. Aud | admit TO you
that shall never love another woman.
not in all my life"
In answer he flung down on the
ground in front OF me something that
he carried-the scroll OF our covenant,
signed By my name and In part by
hers
What does this meanT" he asked
ut means" said l.. what II says;
that here or anywhere. In sickness OF
In health. in adversely or prosperity.
until lie down to die and she beside
me In her time. we two are in the eye
Of God married. and In the eye OF man
would have been. here or wherever else
we might be"
saw his face pale. but somber
fame came into his eyes. And you
say this-you. after all know regard
Ing YOU
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-06-20

when we have escaped" she went
on, IF ever we do escape, then this
will still be our troth. will it not. John
Cowles?"
Yes, and our marriage when you
have signed, now or any other time"
But if you had ever signed words
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-06-20
Gilsonite Roofing Paint

for sale by William Brenton:-for metal
and all other kinds of roofing. VIII
paint roofs as well as sell paint. Min
eral Point, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-06-20
CHAS. WiNN,
,uE u0nrI RARBFR SHOE.

THE MODEL BARBER SHOP.
I-rdar the \. T Martin hardware store corner
Hob and Vine streets Mineral Point.
Tonsorial work done in the latest styles OF the
art Satisfaction guaranteed. Call at the model
barber shop.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-06-20
GEORGE PRlDEAUx.

basement Penhallegon huiidingt corner hlRn
and Chestnut streets, Mineral Folht. A~aVSst
STYLES Of work Give q call
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-06-20
.FRIEDEN'S SHOE STORE
Mineral Point, Wisconsin.
A Small House Cheap.

We have "A small house and good
lot in good location, which will be
sold at bargain. Mineral Point Real
Estate Agency,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-06-20
ED. ELLINGEN,
cFNrRAL RARBER SHOP

CENTRAL BARBER SHOP.
1 am prepared TO attend 10 tonsor1 Il work IN a
satisfactory manner. will continLe the River
side laundry Of GAINESVILLE, and will run the
oath Rooms in connection with my shop
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-06-20
HERMAN WIESEN.
pAsuroyABLE BARBER SHOP

South side of High Street Mineral Point. Wis
Patronage respectfully solicited and satlsfsc-
ton guaranteed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-06-20
BARBER SHOPS.
ApoLPH APPEL MONTGOMERY TERRIL
APPEL g. TERR'LL.
sHIONARLE BARBER $40

FASHIONABLE BARBER SHOP.
Everything first -class and in the latest style,
APPEL & TERRILL, Proprietors.
High Street. Mineral Point
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-06-20

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Order of Publication.

IN accordance with Chapter 3s9, Section
l:3, OF the Acts of the General Assembly of
Maryland, 1910, relating to Public Education.
The Board OF County Commissioners for Gar
retG county, VIII al the time for making fine
Annual Levy for 1872, levy for High School
purpose in Garrett County, the following
amounts for the respective schools herein
set forth.
cvurr o.
HE BOARD Gi &c nuuL' o"1IIs~tO%EH~
For HAEl.LII IUtNIr.
Oakland, Maryland, February r. i.la.
10 the Honorable Board OF County Comm,,-
siOner Of Garrett County.
Gentlemen:
In compliance with the prov isions of Sec
l23, Chapter 3S6, OF the Acts of 1910 we here
with submit TO your honorable the estimated
amounts and itemiZed statements Of costs
necessary to maintain the following High
Schools i'll Garrett county for the scholastic
year l9l2-l3, viz:
OAKLAND HIGH SCHOOL STATE.
Principals salary $500 GO
Three assistants, each $500 6OO %
Commercial teacher - 30 o.
Domestic Science teacher 800 o.
Manual Training teacher 40 90
Fuel liz on
JanitOr ic0 m
Manual training and commercial sup -'' ~
plies - .0D On
hePalrS 50 90
commencement Observation-Disclosures ;s5 CO
Installing scientific laboratory - 200 %
$1,000 90
FRIENDSVILLE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL.
Principals salary S565 o.
'Ihrt g assistants each <24-- an MS SG
Fuel "a 90
lncidentas 10 o.
Reuairs "A IN
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a CO.. a
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Ni'-h'' - nm W. = II iTh HChppL,
Principals salary - S SO co
Three assistants, each %E7 80 - lOl2 so
Fuel .-....... - %
incidentalS acknowledgements. - co
Repairs .-...-.-.--..... ... -...... p 60
Sl.1(2 80
X ITZNIILER HIGH SCUooT ,Cnr-vrry-,
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Ioui daalSIalIS' VuCh S'1' ~ -.--.-.-.. lJ1O 70
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Il. ~ bioN MINI So l.
This levy is made in accordance with said
Chapter $50, Section l23 of the Acts of 1910
Each g'aScho0l in the first group in the
counties of MARYLAND, shall receive State aid
on the basis OF The cost of Instructions and
IN the following manner. The sum Of six
hundred dollars on account of the principal
and the sum of three hundred dollars on ac-
count of each of the first three assistants en-
plOyed for regular high school work: the
sum OF i0ur hundred on account of each o.
two special teachers who shall suend NOT
less than two-hfths of their time in tile Sch0O
receiving said amounts. and thp SIlm of one
hundred dollars on account of each addition
aIregular Grade teacher: provided fee tota;
amount does not exceed the sum of twenty
five hundred dollars In this article thu
term special teacher shall be construed 10
mean a teacher of Commercial. MANIA
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Roller Skating.

The people of Oakland now have the
opportunity of enjoying the pleasures of
roller skating, that healthful, grace i'm
parting sport, in an up to date, well
managed, orderly rink.
have opened first class rink on the
third floor of my building on third
street. The floor has been especially
prepared for skating. | have large
supply of the very best roller skates,
The very best of order is maintained at
all times and you will be waited upon by
polite and courteous attendants, whose
only wish is to please.
Ladies may have the free use of the
rink every Saturday from l to 4.30
O'Clock. Skates will also be furnished
free at this time.
Lots of room to take care of teams,
parties coming in sleds or sleighs.
Come to the rink and enjoy pleasant
evening, L. j. Brown. Prop'r.
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Warning to Natural Gas Customers.

Owing to the severe cold weather this
winter and the ground being frozen
deeper than usual and as the service
lines from the street.to the houses are
not more than twelve or eighteen hicnes
in depth, we find in several cases where
the frost is deeper than the service lines
there is more or less danger of the lines
pulling part and causing leaks
The Gas Company is doing everything
possible to prevent any leaks Of this
kind and will take this opportunity to
notify all customers ofNatural Gas, to
use every precaution against accidents
at any time, to Immediately shut off
the gas at the meter and notify the
Gas COMPANY at once. We particularly
caution you not to look for leak with
light.
THE NORTHERN NATURAL GAS Co.
WANTED Several good hustling can
vassers tor Garrett county for book
that can be sold in every home. Good
pay for hustlers, male or female. Ad-
dress, Box 246, Oakland, Md.
For SALE.-Two horses aged 5 years.
and one year old mare; all good work
ers; weight about 1850 pounds each; in
good condition. Apply Richard Tasker
near Three Fork Coal Mine, Chatfee,
W. Va. 52-3t
For Sale at Bargain A square Stelff
piano; in good condition; will be sold at
a bargain. Apply to Mrs D. H. Loar,
Oakland, Nd.
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rustee's Sale
OF A VALUABLE
Coal Mine, (OdINInin8
Property, Rights,
Ffan(hieS, Equipment, ETC.,
In Garrett County, Maryland,
and Mineral County, West
Virginia.

CndCr and hy virtue OF a power of sale
contained in deed of trust mortgage made
by the Three FORKS Coal Mining Company to
the Franklin TrustCOmpany OF Philadelphia.
Trustee, dated on the 18th day of February,
1905, and recorded among the Mortgage Rec
Ords OF Garrett County, Maryland, i'll Liber
L. Il T., No. 50, fOliOS 81, etc, and in the Of
flee OF the Clerk of the County Court of Min
eral County, West Virginia, in Deed of Trust
Book No. 3, page 329, etc, default having
been made in the payment of the interest en-
the bonds mentioned. described and secured
to be paid by said mortgage. and in the
agreements, covenants and conditions there
OF. ana the holder of all the bonds issued I'M
der said deed of trust mortgage requesting,
it the undersigned Trustee Will, on
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Road Petition.

This is to give notice that thirty days from
the first publication of this notice, applica-
ton will be made to the County Commits
sioners OF Garrett County for the appoint
starting at the DOdson Road near Gleason
and running southwest to the Hubbard
Road through the lands of the Garrett
County Coal Mining Company, The Potomac
Manor and Mfg. Company, Upper Potomac
Coal Co., and Columbus Paugh's distance
OF about two miles, to a point near Columbus
PaUglS fence. j. THOMAS MOON
JAS. w JCNkINS,.
GEO. J. Pool.
y. l.. LEE,
And others.