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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-10-17

In good faith and every cloud between
him and Nan would vanish. They
could be- married AT once and the IN.
ture was secure All he bad To do was
to keep silent for the moment as to his
real relations 10 Nan and compromise
his sense OF honor by accepting the
wages Of man whose principles he
desplsed His decision was made with
out moments hesitation.
IF refuse the offer. Cal" he said
firmly
Rlvens rose quickly and placed his
smooth hand on his friends
II won't take that answer now
Think II over ri see you again"
He turned and left the room before
Stuart could reply
The lawyer drew a photograph from
his desk and looked at II. smiling ten
derry
II wonder. Nan. ! wonder"
The suIi,e slowly faded. aud u frown
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-10-17

fCrSS YOU refuse TO consider Mr. CN
ems says he would make you million
aire "a i've years You're only twenty
six now"
That's very kind OF Mir Biveus, I'm
sure When need his patronage III
men and ask for ii"
Nan suddenly extended her hand
Good night"
He attempted TO draw her into his
arms.
She repulsed him and repeated her
cold Dismissal;
Good night"
Nan. dear" he pleaded we've new
ar parted in anger before or all the
hours Of my life this is one In which
l-l-least dreamed OF such thing"
Without word she turned toward
the stairs,
Nam he called tenderly.
With sob she threw herself into
his arms.
Forgive me, jim"
Forgive me. dear. IL I've seemed
unreasonable" was the low answer,
but you will think II over. won't
you: Just for my sake-just because |
ask it won't you?"
lust because you ask it-yes. | will,
dearest"
lie kissed her tendcrly aud walked
home with Il great sickeuing fear slow
~ creeping into his heart.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-10-17

Want advs. will be found on page s.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-10-17

clouied his brow The lines OF his
mouth suddenly uShtened,
I'll settle 1t to-day" he said with de-
cision. as he rose, took his hat and left
for Gramep'y park.
Ii was noon when Stuart reached the
Primrose house. and Nan was again
out, lie received the announcement
he could Ill conceal,
where is ShcE seem never to be
able to tud her at home"
Now, don't be absurd. Jim. You
know she would have broken any en-
gagcment To see you had she known
you We're going to cali today don't
expect her home until l."
"of course, | understand. Mrs, Prim-
rose" Stuart said with a light laugh.
II should have told her, hut didn't
know until few moments ago that |
was coming"
Nothing serious has happened, l
hopeY she asked with carefully mod.
ulatcd sympathy. which said plainly
that she hoped tor the worst
mo lust say that IN call after
dinner"
An right, Jim, dear" the mother
purrcd I'm sec that she's here II
have to took the door"
Stuart strollcd out aimlesSly and be-
gan to ramhle without purpose Some
how today everything on which his
eye rested aud every sound that struck
his ear proclaimed the advent OF the
trusts new power OF which Bivens
was the symbol Rveus with his deli
cate. careful little hand, his bullying
forehead, his dark keen eyes What
chance had his old friend Woodman
against such forces?
That Rivens should fall hopcessly
aud hlindly IN love with Nan AT first
sight was too Supplying to he grasped
, at once. She couldn't love such a
man and vet his millions and that
slippery mother were sinister com
binntion
Ry evening he had thrown on his
depression and met Nan With some
/ thing OF his old EaEcty, 10 which she
responded with II touch OF couuetry.
Tell me. Him" SHE began with u
/ smile of mischief in her eyes, why
you called at the remarkable hour OF
/ u noon tudayF Am | hernming so
/ resiStlrss that work no longer has any
! charms? lou must have something
very Important {" sayY
/ To be continued |
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-10-17
Cullen Aver.

The Marathon County Register, pub
lished at Unity, this state, contains the
announcement of the death of Cullen
Aver, which occurred at his home in
the town of Unity on Sept. 80. He was
born March 2, 1871, at Embden, Some
set county, Maine, being II years, 8
months and % days old. At the age of
years he came with his parents to
Mineral Point, where he grew to man
hood. About the year of 1873 he went
to Lacrosse and entered into the lum
boring business on the Black river
which he followed for about ten years
w. w. Crosby logging on the east fork
and main Black river. In the year of
1870 they formed the company of Cros
by, Brown & Aver. This company
bought large tract of pine on Popple
river and it's tributaries of which Mr..
Aver superintendent the cutting and
driving the logs out of the liver. Three
years later Mr.. Crosby and Mr. Aver
bought Mr.. Browns interest, and one
year later, 1874 Cullen Aver sold his
interest to w. ". Crosby taking as
part payment the large farm in the
town of Unity, where he has resided
until his death also taking the Logging
outfit and large farm in Trempelean
county and contracting to cut and drive
the logs for w. w. Crosby
He was highly esteemed by his fell
low townsmen which was evidenced by
calling him to positions of trust such
as chairman of the town for sew enteen
years, treasurer of his school district for
twenty years, and numerous other
offices.
He was married Aug. s, 1864, to Miss
Mary j. hampshire of Mineral Point,
Wis. To this union were born eight
sons and four daughters; Edgar,
Cullen, William, Leonard, Owen and
Walter of the town of Unity; Jonas of
Spencer; Mrs. VIM. j. Cammers and
Mrs Arthur Wisnosky of Unity, Mrs.
M l.. Schjoneman of Spencer and Mrs.
Truman F. Loncy of Buffalo Springs,
North Dakota.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-10-17

you salary that will ultimately he a.
big as the president gets in the White
House. Twenty thousand to start
with"
Stuart looked at his visitor curiosity
why do YOU want me, Cal? There
are thousands OF lawyers here VITO
would jump ut the chance Many OF
them are better equipped than L."
Because know that YOU won't lie
to me. you won't Swinde or take ad-
vantage OF me"-
why uot?" Stuart asked. with
smile.
Because it's not In YOU"
Il see. You want to capitalize my
character aud use me to ambush the
other fellow?"
That's one way to look at it--yes,"
But that's not the real reason you
come to me today with this PROPOSE,
ton, Is it?''
Not the only one, You know my
friendship for you Is genuine You
know there's not Il man in New Iork
for whom I'd do as much rs | will tor
you il youll let me, Isn't that truey'
Il believe tt--yes, And vet there
must be another reason You're not
afraid OF Woodmau and wish to reach
him through meY"
The ghost OF Il smile fitted around
the shining little black eyes
"AfraidY" he asked ContCmptuouSly
I'm not even Interested in him The
old fossils a joke. He thinks he can
stop the progress OF the world IL at
tend II case OF measles in Mott street"
Stuart was silent moment watch
ing the dark masked face before him
AT last he hlurtcd out;
"WelI. Cal, what's the real reason
you make me this otter todayw
You can keep a little secret p
You ought to know that before max
ing me such an offer"
"Yes~yeS Of course, know YOU
viii" Bivens paused and resumed his
cigar The fact is--Jim I'm In love"
"Rut where do ! come into this at
fairT
simple enough The primroses"-
"Oh. it's Miss rrimrosey'
''Yes Miss Nan You, see, they think
the world of you She said you grew
up together in the same town | was
telling her about my business | must
have been Dragging about what we
were going To do was crazy, Just
looking ut her Her beauty made me
drunk | told her we needed n new nj
torney She said YOU were the man
t.NIl hcr ~ In nlunn Sht.
seemed pleased Said she knew YOU
would accept You've got to accept, old
man | want To make her feel that her
word Is law with me. Tell me, do you
think I've got chance with girl like
that? You know I've never gone with
girls much I'm timid and awkward
| don't know what to do or what to
say. But my money will help, won't
it,"
Money always helps In this town,
Cal"
And 1t means so much TO woman,
too, don't III"
Yes Have you said anything to
Miss Nan YETI"
Lord. no. Haven't dared. I'm
kinder shying up to the old lady to get
her on my side She seems awfully
friendly | think she likes me, Don't
you think 1t II good plan 10 cultivate
herr"
by all MEANS" was the dry reply.
Say, Jim. help me. Take this attor'
neyship. 1t will please her and IN
make you rich. Come In with me and
youll never regret 1t. know my folks
were not your social equals In the old
days down south But you know as
well as do that money talks here.
There was no mistaking the genuine
ness OF Bivens' feelings Stuart had
but to accept the generous offer made
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-10-17
ENTERED INTO REST
Mrs. James Hird.

Mrs. Mamie Hird was born al
Buckden. County of York, England
May &c, 1927 and departed this life
Sept. 80, 1912, at the age or S. years. 4
months and days.
She came to this county in 1919 and
was united in marriage to James Hird
June %, 1919. at Big Patch. Her
husband departed this life Nov. 8, 1906
To this union were born nine children,
two of whom died in their youth. Mr.
and Mrs. Hird came to their farm
north of Miff1in shortly after their
marriage and lived there until about
1900 at which time they moved
to Livingston and lived there until Mr..
Hird's death in 1906. Two feeble to
live alone Grandma came back to the
old home and lived with her daughter,
Dorothy jenkins. until the time of her
death. She was always kind and
affectionate, and Grandma Hird to all
who knew her She was near and dear
to those who knew her best and we will
miss her very much, but our loss is
Heavens gain.
She leaves 20 mourn her loss the fol-
lowing children: Mrs. Phillis Willis,
Mrs. Jane Clark and Mrs. Dorothy
Jenkins of Mitf1in, Mrs. Elizabeth Nc
Kinney, Aurora, South Dakota; Adam
and John Hird, Redlands California
and Preston Hird of Mokena, H.; be
sides numerous grandchildren, and
great grandchildren and many friends.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-10-17
CHAPTER III.
MIR. 5ivens Calls.

wy" "'"N' " "Nt'>'>'" w
~ PreSS'"" oa' strange "i"o
ness hao come over tue """'"n
+ he iovedF lheE had never diS'osSeu
+ money oeio'e' H'N'''N was '"e '"N
explanation.
/ letter was on the haii rack whlHh
had been sent by messenger. lie
broke the seal with nervous haste
was from Rivens asking him to call
( his office telephone nj II O'CLOCK
I He tore The note into tiny pieces
stepped INTO the parloF ana threw tne"
into the CRATE. Some one was pay
lug an Old fashioned southern melody,
and the trndrreSt voice accompanied
the piano lie walked t" the door OF
the music room.
1t was Harriet Noodman she look
ed up with II start
ION. Jim. didn't know you were
there"
lit was beautiful. little pal
Yes. | knew you'd like that piece
/ heard you cumming II one DAY, lhats
why | got it,
What sweet voice YOU have, child,
so clear, so deep and rich and tuIl or
feeling. | didn't know You could sing.
Il didn't either until tried.
"You must study music" he said.
with enthusiasm
The girl clapled her hands aud leap,
ed to her feet, eXclaiming:
"WiII YOU be proud of me, Jim. IT
! can sing?"
Indeed | WILL was the earnest an
swer
The laughing eyes grew serious as
she slowly said:
"Then I'll do my level best Pm of
Goodby'
On reaching his office on lower Broad
way Stuart rang Bivens' telephone and
the president Of the American Cheml-
/ cal company made an engagement to
call at once
/ Stuart was grateful for the timely
/ call OF a client who kept him In con.
sultation for fifteen minutes while Biv.
ems patiently waited his turn In the re.
ception room
The first view of Bivens was always
unimpreSSive. He was short, thin and
/ looked almost fraiI at first glance A
second look gave the impression of
wiry reserve force In his compact
frame His hair was Jet black and
thinning slightly on top. which gave
him the appearance of much greater
age than lie could really claim His
thin features were regular. and his
face was covered with thick black
beard which he kept trimmed to a
keen point on the chin. His most strik.
ing features were II high massive fore
his body. and n pair OF piercing. bead
like black eyes
He rarely spoke except to a purpose.
and his manners were quiet, almost
furtive. He had thus early in his
career gained n nickname that was DC.
culiarly significant in Wall street He
was known as the Weasel
His whole makeup. physical and men,
tai. was curiOusly complex, a mixture
of sobriety and greed, piety and cruel
ty. tenderness and indomitabie Will,
simplicity Of tastes with boundless
ambition
His friendship for Stuart and his def.
erence to him personally and socially
dated from their bOyhood In North Car
DINA. and particularly from an incl
dent which occurred In their college
DAYS Bivens father had been no
torious coward IN the Confederate army
ana had NJ mst deserted the service.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-10-17
City Property For Sale

A homestead in Second ward; house
contains rooms has cellar, good cistern; fruit
trees on the place Pleasantly located.
The home of Harry 7. Priestley in
the First ward 1t is one of the finest homes in
the city, and is supplied with modern con-
veniences. Mr.. and Mrs. Prestey are about to
move to Galena, and the property will be sold at
a very reasonable price.
Two lots, leach 6Ox90 feet) situated
on Church and Ridge streets These are very
located, and convenient To build on,
For particulars inquire Of the Mineral
Point Real Estate Agency, at the DEM
ocrat Office.
Want advs. will be found on page s.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-10-17

hirelinS You would la, the law down
/ for them to follow.
mo. \ moderu corporation has no
soul, and the man who serves this
master must sell lptn body and soul
for the wages he receives, am a
lawyer ~ the old school My work
| is illumiued ny imagination, My BUSH
ness is to enforce Justice in the rela.
tons of men"
"But some OF the greatest lawyers in
America are corporation attorneys
"All the reason more why should
keep clean. Lawyers once constituted
| our aristocracy Of brain and culture.
| cant prostitute my talents to work
| don't believe in. \ mans work Is a
revelation OF what he is. And what
he is will depend at last on what he
| does"
But you mean to be rich and pow
erful. JIM
IF il comes with the growth of
manhood and character, yes. But
will not degrade myself with work
hate or take orders from men de-
SpiSe. The world is already fun OF such
slaves"
Stuart paused and laid his hand
gently on the girls white, round arm,
and she turned. with start
II didn't hear your last sentence,
| jim"
"of what were YOU thinking"
"Of what woman is always think,
ing consciously or uuconSriouSly. OF
my home whether it shall I've a howell
or palace
lit all depends on whether love is
the builder
1t all depends on the man | mar
ry," was the laughing answer. I've
always dreamed If YOU as a man OF
wealth and power Your splendid tai
ents mean this. When You came to
New York | was more sure of YOU
than ever. You've simply got to make
money. Jim Nothing else counts In
the world today hate poverty-I
fear It'll loathe it."
And yet" the lover said, drawing
closer. Il hold the touch of your little
finger Of greater value than all the
gold on the earth or beneath it,"
Don't interrupt me, please, with ir,
relevant remarks" Nan cried. laughing
in spite of herself. "SeriouSly, Jim
you must listen to me I'm in dead
earnest You must nave money. If for
no other reason because | wish it.
can't be happy in poverty The man
love must be rich Oh, Jim, You
shall he Wealth is the only road now
from the vulgar crowd-the only way
to climb on top"
But suppose don't wish to climb
on the top of peopeY
You can't be such fool!'
But suppose | am? True civiliza-
ton has always placed manhood above
money"
Jim. are you craZy?'
Its true. dear. My father gave up
his law practice to bend over my
mothers bedside for six months. He
was giant in mind and body she
poor little. broken, wthered invalid
He lost money and clients and never
regained them. Did it pay? Does any
thing that's born of love pay? Surely
not children. was always dead eS
pense The biggest fee | ever received
as lawyer in New York was a shout
of joy from poor woman whose boy
l freed from n false charge Of crime
She fell sobbing before me and actu.
ally kissed my feet"
"Oh, Jim. why can't you be practi-
cal? Why are you not willing to fight
for fortune-as other men"
Because. dear" he answered quick.
ly and tenderly, I'VE haven't time
you and |. Life is too short. Love is
too sweet The fields are too green,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-10-17

10 do your papering. because you can
buy Wall Paper cheap at Ivey's Phar.
macy Advertisement.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-23
MOCK TRIAL TO SHOW
WOMEN HOW DIVORCE
COURTS DO BUSINESS

DUBLIN. GA, May pa mock trial
In which real judge Of the superior
court and real lawyers will play parts
will be given at the auditorium tomor-
row night for the benefit Of the women
of the city who have never witnessed a
session of court and who are anxious to
-1aa.e something Of court procedure.
The case viii be that of Jane Cham
MON Dalmain VS.. Garth Dalmain,' be
Ing suit for divorce
some time ago This couple was mar
RED in mock wedding at the audi
torium. and it now becomes the painful
duty of this court Of justice to weigh
~ grave charges brought by this bride
of but a few months against her nus
band
Judge K. ]. Hawkins of the Dublin
judicial circuit, win preside. The plain
tiff Robert Powell will be represented
bv Attorney H 6 Williams and G. \
Weddington. while the defendant, Hem
nv Blinn. viii be represented by Attor-
news ". w. Larsen and r. Earl Camp
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-23
.GRANDMOTHERS
USED SAGE TEA
To Darker the Hair and Re-
store Gray and Faded Hair
to Its Natural Color.

1t is easter to preserve the color OF
the hair than to restore it, although IL
is possible to do both. Our grandmotl-
ers understood the secret. They made
sage tea" and their dark, glossy hair
long after middle life was due to TINS
fact. Our mothers have gray hairs be
fore they are. fifty but they are begin
ming 10 appreciate the wisdom of our
grandmothers in using sage tea for
their hair and are fast following SUIT
The present generation has the ad-
vantage of the past in that 1t can get a
ready to use preparation called Wy
eths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy
As scalp tonic and color restorer this
preparation is vastly superior to the
ordinary sage tea made by our grand r
mothers.
The growth and beauty OF the hair
depends on a healthy condition of the
scalp Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair
Remedy quickly Kills the dandruff
germs which rob the hair of its life,
color and lustre, makes the scalp clean
and healthy, gives the hair strength.
color and beauty, and makes 1t grow.
Get a 50-cent bottle from your drug
gist today He will give your money
back if you are not satisfied after a
fair trial
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-23
Rv Dr.. D. A. GoRToN.

am OVerjoNed a the gracious grant
to me and mine Of tWins-a son and a
daughter. both the most beautiful chill
dren that l ever have seen. | did not
bespeal1 for but one-a son-but the
gift of daughter twin was not less
welcome, be assured.
1t was a grave responsibility at my
age-near Soto become the father of
a child. 1t was no hasty or ill-con-
sidered resolution. but a deliberate one,
full of purpose and meaning; and |
would have it understood that | was
actuated by the highest and most ex-
allied motives, in which my wife fully
shared An ambition to rear son who
would be able to take up my task when
! must lay 1t down has possessed me
for more than quarter of century.
am criticised in certain quarters,
and not without excellent reasons, for
assuming so great a task at This time
of my life Time alone can decide as
to the wisdom, or otherwise, of my
course. 1t required no small degree of
courage to carry my purpose: but to
achieve it l would sacrifice ease and
comfort and run the risk of short al
lowance and perjury the rest Of my
days
Outlines His Theories
believe that my theories of per-
petual youth have worked out Here
are the essentials:
First, work in fundamental ! have
been a hard working fellow all my life,
and work is What has kept me young.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-23
ACTION TO-DAY
ON CITY PLAN
Finance Committee Expected
to Move at Last to Avert
Menacing Situation.

IF the members of the finance COM
mittee feel that this garbage disposal
proposition is too big matter for
them to act on finally, let them refer 1t
to council without recommendation. A
special meeting of council can be called
and we can decide it there said a
prominent member OF council and
member OF the finance committee today.
ct is expected, however, that the
finance committee viii take final action
al its meeting this afternoon. W. ii.
SAWYER & Sons and me Forsyth Gre
matorv Company. botn Of Atlanta VIII
submit new propositions But the SEN
timent of a majority of the finance
committee is to recommend the pfopo-
sition the board of health urges-the
$4,000 bid of the Destructor Company
of New York.
W. n. sawyer & Sons win submit a
bid TO build a reduction plant which
will separato all the valuable parts or
the garbage for $4,000. The Forsyth
Crematorv Company Will offer to build
a 250-ton capacity incinerator for 500
000 Members OF the board OF health
have already considered both of these
propositions. They say Expert Herring
has recommended the nigh priced plant
with the electric plant and water pump
as the best plan for the city. and that
they have been convinced that he is
right.
Mayor VIM said today it was UP to
the finance committee to act and mem
bers of the board of health and other
officials will be present this afternoon
to urge dispatch.
we are exasperated at the delay
said Dr.. W. L. Gilbert today. we must
begin at once to relieve the city of this
sarbage nuisance
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-05-23
GIRL, A CAPTIVE,
FORCED To WE'D
Mother of Bride of 13 SWears
Out Warrants Against Bride
groom and Aid.

A tale Of how her daughter of thir-
teen had been forcibly welded by a
youth Of eighteen was told by Mrs.
Indy Beck. of Chattahoocheo. who
came to Atlanta today to search for
the two. There had been no love, nc
courtship said Mrs. Beck The boy
had simply seen the girl. had lured
her away from home and borne her off
as did the primitive man when his
eyes struck one that pleased him.
The boy is carl Henderson In his
primeval abduction he was assisted by
his father and companion James
Crawford Mrs. Beck stated today that
she hoped to have the marriage an
nulled and to have young Henderson
landed in jail on d charge Of abduction
and assault and battery
How Girl Was Stolen.
4, Mrs. Beck told this story:
Yesterday afternoon two women of
= Chattahoochee came to the Beck
home and called to Mamie Beck, the
daughter Fearing no harm Name
went out into the yard. She was then
led through the woods to house where
Carl Henderson. his father. sam Hen
derson. and James Crawford were wait
Ing for her Mrs. Beck followed. Upon
her arrival at The house she found her
daughter inside with Carl Henderson
and demanded that the child come back
with her
When she made this demand she was
pushed aside by Sala Henderson Who
told his son to carry The girl TO a min
lister as soon as possible. While me
two were making off Mrs Beck was
held by James crawford
Says She'll Prosecute All,
Young Henderson had never called
at the Beck home
Mrs. Beck had never heard her
daughter, speak of him.
Mrs. Beck declared today that every
person concerned in the marriage by
force would be prosecuted
Later in the afternoon she sWore OUT
warrants against Carl and Sam Hen
derson and James Crawford charging
them with assault and battery. At
tornev A. c. Corbett of Moore
Branch. was employed to represent her.