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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-05-31

sfsts on that. Everything is to be
kept a secret until we are actually
married; it's her wish"
Its to be soon, them" Darlington
asked, still haltingly.
Very soon"
There was brief silence. Caring
ton, with face averted, looked from
the window.
Il am going to stay here as long as
you need me-" be presently said.
Miss Malroy asked me to, and then
l am going back to the river, where
belong"
Betty ate supper with big Steve
standing behind her chair and little
Steve balancing himself first on one
foot and then On the other near the
door.
The long French windows, their
curtains drawn, stood open. She
wandered down to the terrace. There
was the sound Of a step on the path.
Betty turned 1t was Darlington who
stood before her, his face haggard.
Without a word he stepped to her
side and took her hands rather rough
ly.
What am to do without your
his voice was almost a whisper.
What is this thing you have done?'
Betty's heart was beating with dull
sickening throbs.
IF you had only comet" she
moaned. Now 1 am going to be mar
ried tomorrow | am to meet him at
the Spring Bank church at ten
o'clock"
How can l give you up?" he said,
his voice hoarse with emotion. He
put her from him almost roughly, and
buried his face in his hands. Betty
watched him for moment In
wretched silence.
tits good-by-" he muttered.
She went to him, and, as he bent
above her. slipped her arms about his
neck.
Kiss me" she breathed.
He kissed her hair, her soft cheek,
then their lips met.
Another hot September sun was
beating upon the earth as Betty gal
Hoped down the lane and swung her
horses head in the direction OF RAJ
leigh. She would keep her promise
to Charley and he should never know
what his happiness had cost her.
Norton joined her before she had
covered a third Of the distance that
separated the two plantations.
I'VE are to go to the church. Mr..
Bowen will be there; / arranged with
him last night; he will drive over
with his wife and daughter, who will
be our witnesses, dear
.
Afterward Betty could remember
standing before the church in the
fierce morning light; she heard Mr..
Bowen's voice, she heard Charley's
voice, she heard another vo1ce-her
own, though she scarcely recognized
It,
IN tie the horses, Betty" said
Norton.
He had reached the edge OF the
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-05-31
CHAPTER XIV.
At the Church Door.
IN found Betty at supper.


Tom found Betty at supper.
You were over to see Norton,
weren't you, Bet? How did you find
him?"
1.-The doctor says he Will soon be
about again"
Betty, wish you wouldn't go
there again-thats a good grill" he
said tactfully, and as he conceived it,
af1ectionately. Betty glanced up
quickly.
why, Tom, why shouldn't 1 go
there?"
1T might set people gossiping. /
reckon there's been pretty near
enough talk about you and Charley
Norton" The planters tone was con-
ciliatory in the extreme, he dared not
risk a break by any open show or
authority.
you needn't distress yourself, Tom.
| don't know that | shall go there
again. said Betty indifferently.
-
At Thicket Point Charley Norton,
greatly excited, hobbled into the Ii.
brary in search of Darlington. He
found him reading by the open win
dow
Look here. Bruce!" he cried. Its
settled; she's going to marry me!
Can't you wish me joy?"
Darlington held out his hand
You are not going to take any
risks now, you have too much to live
for" he said haltingly.
mo, I'm to keep away from Belle
Plain" said Norton happily she in
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(CHAPTER XIV-(Continued).

The stranger, his business conclud-
ed, swung about on his heel and
quilted the office. Mr.. Saul, bending
above his desk was making an entry
in one of his Iedgers. The judge shut
fed to his side.
who was that man?" he asked
thickly, resting a shaking hand on
the clerks arm.
"That?-Oh, that was Colonel Fen
tress | was just telling you about"
Has he always lived here?"
mo; he came into the county about
ten years ago, and bought place
called The Oaks"
Has he-a family?" The judge ap-
peared to be having difficulty with
his speech.
mot that anybody knows OF. Some
say he's a widower, others again say
he's an old bachelor; but he don't
say nothing The colonePs got his
friends, 70 be sure, but he don't mix
much with the real quality. One OF
his particular intimates is a gentle
man by the name of Murrell."
The judge nodded.
We met ulm, ne SdlQ DTleuy.
Acting on a sudden impulse, the
judge muttered something about re-
turning later, and hastily quilted the
office.
In the hall the Judges steps dragged
and his head was bowed. He was
busy with his memories. Then pas
sion shook him.
damn him!" he cried under his
breath, IN a fierce whisper.
They finished supper, the dishes
were cleared away and the candles
lighted. when the judge produced a
mysterious ieather-covered case. This
he opened, and Mahaffy and Hannibal
saw that it held handsome pair OF
dueling pistols.
Where did you get 'em, Judge?-
oh, amt they beautiful" cried Han
nibal, circling about the table in his
excitement.
MY dear lad, they were purchased
only few hours ago." said the Judge
quietly, as he began to load them.
plain ostensibly to view certain of
those improvements that went so far
toward embittering Tom Wares ex-
istence.
do you think Belle Plain Is ever
going to look as it did, Charley?
we remember it when we were chill
dren?" asked Betty.
why of course, it is, dear, you are
doing wonders!"
Ware stallxed toward them. Hav-
ing dined with Betty as recently as
the day before, he contented himself
with a nod In her direction. His
greeting to Norton was a more am
bilious undertaking.
Il understand you've a new over
seer?"
Then you understand wrong-Car-
rington's my guest" said Norton.
''He's talking of putting in a crop for
himself next season, SO he's willing
to help me make mine"
Going to turn farmer, is hep"
asked Ware.
so he says" Norton was extreme
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-05-31
Passing of the MIX Train, Not Charge
of Bull, Caused Young Farm
er's Haste.

In rural New England the passing
of a railway train is still a matter
of public interest quite astonishing TO
visitors from the city. Last summer
three ladies from Boston hired an
abandoned farmhouse, in northern
New England, in region devoted TO
datrying. One warm August day they
walked through the rocky pastures
to a farmhouse three miles distant,
IN quest of two weeks supply OF
butter.
On learning that they had come
through the fields, the farmers wife
exclaimed: why, you can't DO back
that way alonei Our bulls out there
In the back lot, and only day fore
yist'day he freed my son-in-Iaw on
stun for two hours. I'll have him 60
home with you
With some misgivings on the part
of the women. the little procession
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~ VAUCHAN KESTER
XZusZP4In0XS By DMEZKlZ.

ly disappointed when the planter
manifested disposition to play the
host and returned to the house with
them, where his presence was such
a hardship that Norton shortly took
his leave.
Issuing from the lane he turned his
face in the direction of home. He
was within two miles of Thicket Point
when, passing turn in the road, he
found himself confronted by three
men. One of them seized his horse
by the bit. Norton had not even a
riding whip.
Nov, what do you wish to say to
me?" he asked.
We want your word that you'll
Keep away from Belle Plain"
Well, you won't get it," respond
ed Norton.
In the same instant one Of the men
raised his fist and struck the young
planter in the back of the neck.
You curl" cried Norton, as he
wheeled on him.
Damn him-Iet him have IT."
.
1t was mid-afternoon of the day fol-
lowing before Betty heard OF the at
tack on Norton. She ordered her
horse saddled and was soon out on
the river road with a groom in her
wake. Betty never drew rein until
| she reached Thicket Point. AS she
galloped into the yard Bruce Caring
ton came from the house.
How is Mr. Norton?" she asked,
extending her hand
The doctor says he'll be up and
about inside of week. If you'll wait
III tell him you are here"
Darlington passed on into the
house. He entered the room where
Norton lay.
Miss Malroy is here" he said.
Betty ?-bIess her dear hearti"
cried Charley weakly. Just toss my
clothes into the closet and draw up
chair. There-thank you,
Bruce-let her come along in now"
And as Darlington quilted the room,
Norton drew himself up on the pill
lows and faced the door. This is
exclaimed as she appeared
He bent to kiss the hand she gave
him, but groaned with the exertion.
Then he looked up into her face and
saw her eyes swimming with tears.
"What-tears?" and he was much
moved.
TITS perfect outraged" Betty
paused irresolutely. Charley"
Eyes, dear?"
Cant you be happy without me?"
mo"
But you don't try to be-"
mo use in my making any such
foolish effort, I'd be doomed to fall
ure"
"Good-by. Charley really must
go"
He looked up yearningly into her
face, and yielding to sudden i'm
pulse, she stopped and kissed him on
the forehead, then she fled from the
room.
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as the shadows deepened he was aware
that Betty was coming swiftly toward
him.
I'm shot" he said, speaking with
difficulty
"CharleyACharley- she moaned,
slipping her arms about him and
gathering him to her breast.
He looked up into her face.
IT'S all over" he said, but as
much in wonder as In fear. but
knew you could come to me-dear-"
he added in a whisper.
She felt a shudder pass through
him. He did not speak again
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-05-31
A,bastross Given to Museum,

a fine specimen OF the wandering
aIbatross, caught on the Pacific coast.
has been presented to the national
history department of Golden Gate
Park Memorial museum by J. B. Will
liams of San Francisco. 1t stands
five feet In height from back to tail,
and the distance from tip to tip of
its wings nisasures nine fees,
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-05-31
Held for Wife Murder.

Milwaukee.-In a fit of drunken
rage, John Frey, Sc years old, 2518
Cherry street, is charged by the po-
lice of having murdered his wife,
Mrs Mary Frey, 48 years old, by
hitting her over the head with a
blunt instrument Her skull was
fractured Death must have been in
Simultaneous. Frey admits striking
his wife, but says his fist was the
weapon used.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-05-31
Too BUSY to BE Interr,,nt.a

Why didn't you notify Mrs. Won
bot that her house was on fire
We'll, l went over there for that mr.
pose. But she's rather keen bridge
player, and | couldn't get an oppor-
tunity to interrupt the game."-Wash-
ington Herald
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-05-31

oaks when from the silent depths OF
the denser woods came the sharp re-
port of rifle. The shock of the bull
let sent the young fellow staggering
back among the messy and myrtle
covered graves.
For a moment no one grasped what
had happened, only there was Norton
who seemed to grope strangely among
the graves. He had fallen now. Even
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-05-31
To Ask Pardon for Oietz.

itowoc-Petitions asking
full pardon for John DietZ, the Cam
eron Dam man who is serving a life
sentence for killing a deputy sheriff
at Hayward, will be circulated here
at the instance OF the Dietz family.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-05-31
Cartridge Injuries soYs.

Marinette.-Leland Cayo, 10 years
old. had the sight of both eyes de-
stroyed, his face scorched an4 his
hands shattered and Harry McAlis-
ter. aged 6, was quite badly hurt at
Niagara. when a dynamite cartridge
exploded in the hands of young Cayo.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-05-31
Million in Lumber Deal.

Marinette-A milliOn-dollar lum-
ser deal is announced in the pur-
chase by the Edward Hines Lumber
Company of Chicago of the entire cut
of two mills owned by Senator Isaac
Stephenson.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-05-31
Revive Half Drowned Bow.

Neenah.-Walter, the 4-year-old
son or William Slumski, Was pulled
from a cistern into which he had
fallen while playing. Physicians
worked several hours before life was
restored.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-05-31

'All in good time. Solomon" He
became thoughtful. Solomon, | am
thinking of offering reward for any
information that will lead to the dis
covery of my anonymous correspond
ent," he at length observed with a
finely casual air, as If the idea had
just occurred to him, and had not
been seething In his brain all day.
TO BE CONTINUED)
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Steals 6 Cents: Gets 80 DAYS.

Green Bay-For stealing cents
which a woman left in pitcher on
her porch to buy milk, Sidney Shep-
herd will break stone at the county
workhouse for thirty days.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-05-31
Premium LIST Ready June 10.

Madison-The premium list for
the 1912 state fair has been deliv-
cred to the printer by Secretary Nc
Kensie, and it is expected that T.
500 copies will be ready for distribu-
ton on June 10.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-05-31
Fire in Milwaukee Hotel.

Milwaukee guests and en-
ployes at the ST. Charles hotel were
forced to fee for their lives when
fire broke out in the fourth floor of
the hotel, which caused a loss esti
mated at $4,000.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-05-31
BADGER Elk to Head Order.

Superior Elkdom is
honored in having Thomas 3. Mills
of this city the unopposed candidate
for the national executive head of
the Elks to be elected at the next
grand meeting to be held in Port
land in June.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-05-31
Must Account for Meals.

Madison. - Payments for meals
during a political campaign are dis
bursements within the meaning OF
the corrupt practices act, according
to a ruling by Atty. Gen. Bancroft.
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j. r. Dockery Succumbs.

Green Bay.-John +. Dockery, JUS
tice of peace here for fifteen years,
died a, his home after a long ill
ness he served as internal revenue
collector under the administration Of
Grover Cleveland.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-05-31
Wardens Are Fired Upon.

Portag e-When Game Wardens
CLASSIFY and Smith raided the
watches of set lines of Buffalo lake,
they were fired upon from ambush
The shots went wild, however
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-05-31
Denmark Milk Plant Opens.

Green Bay-The new $4,000
plant OF the Denmark Condensed
Milk company at Denmark, this coun-
tv. has been put into operation. The
plants capacity is 100000 pounds
of milk day.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-05-31
Killed nv Cu,t;yator.

Portage. Fred Seier was killed
near here when the team he was driv-
inc to corn cultivator became
frightened at flash OF sheet light
ming and ran away.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-05-31
Would Increase Phone Rate.

Ashland.-City officials have been
notified of application by the Ash
land Home Telephone company to
souble its residence rates.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1912-05-31
Boom Bereh for Governor.

Madison-Friends of Marcus G,
Bergh of Viroqua, former state COM
missioner of banking, have started
to boom him for governor on the re-
publican ticket.
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An Indian Day.
In the dew-bespangled sunrise, while
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-11-07
Netice of Ad6ustnsst Day
ramC S,ronx deceased.

Estate Of Abram c. Strong Deceased.
The undersigned. having beeL appointed
Administrator with the will annexed OF the
Estate of Abram c. strong. late of The County
OF kearney. in the state OF NeDras~ a. deceas-
ed. hereby gives notice that he will appear be-
fore the County Court OF Sedgwick County
Colorado. At the Court House in Julesburx.
in said Sedgwck County. on Monday. the
Eleventh day Of November. A. D. 1872. at the
hour of 10 O'Clock A. NJ. of said day. at which
time all persons having claims against said
estate are notified and requested TO attend
for the purpose OF having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted To said estate are re-
duested to make immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated AT Julesbure. Colorado. this eighth
day OF October. A. ID. IsI2
Roy. 7. johnson. Administr rator
with the viii annex xed of the estate
of AbramC. Strong. Deceased.
First Publication. October 10. 1872
Last Publication November :. 1871.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-11-07
A Log on the track

of the fast express means serious trou-
BILE ahead if not removed so does lose
of appetite. 1t means lack of vitality
loss of strength and nerve weakness.
If appetite fails. take Electric Bitters
quickly to over come the cause by ton
ing up the stomach and curing the indi-
gestion. Michael Hessheimer of Lin
coin, Neb.. had been sick o,er three
years. but six bottles of Electric bit
ters put him right on bis feet again.
They have helped thousands, They
give pure blood, strong nerves, good
digestion. Only SOC at All Druggists.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-11-07
Notice of Sheriff's Sale

In accordance with and by virtue of decree
and order of sale issued of the District Court
in and for the COUNTY of Sedgwick. State of
Colorado. on the 18th day of October A. ID. 1912
to me Sheriff directed in favor of F. F.. Slusser
and WI. Miles. Plaintiffs and against l. oren
G. Burrows and Alice b. Burrows. r. M. Adams
George ID. Williams and Everett Williams. de-
PENDANTS, whereby am commanded to sell GER
tain property hereinafter described to make the
sum of Thirty-two Hundred Sixty and 6l-l0.
C$326O6D Dollars and costs of suit and after due
advertisement in sales of land under execu-
tion
And By virtue of said decree and order of sale
will offer for sale al public auction, on Monday
the 18th day of November, A. ID. 1912 at thehour
Of 10 O'Clock in the forenoon at the South front
door of the County Court house in Julesburg, in
said County of Sedgwck. State of Colorado to
the highest and hest bidder for CASH, all of the
estate. right, title. claim and demand of said de-
PENDANTS and each of them and all persons
claiming by. through or under them or any of
them in and to the following described real estate
to-wit:
All that portion Of the North One Half (NID
of the North One Half tNls) Of Section Thirty
two (32) Township Twelve u2) North Of Range
FOrty-four 90 West of the 9Th Principal Merid-
an lying South of the main line of the Union Pa
ific Railway Right of Way.
H. C. SPILLMAN.
Sheriff Of the County of Sedgwick
State of Colorado
First Publication Oct. "a, 1872
Last Publication Nov. Ia, 1912
Robson Hendricks Attorneys for Plaintiffs,
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-11-07
Notice for Publication

MIL. Serial 0i!e}3
DEPARTMENT. OF THE INTERIOR
L. s. Land Office al sterling. Colo. October =
1912. '
Notice is hereby given that Wilber F. Allen
OF .Iulesburg. Colorado. who, on August .th
1907. made Homestead Entry. No. 55l -O49:si
for the NE IL. section IA. Township 10 \, range
y W. 9TH Principal Meridian. has filed notice
OF intention to make five year proof to estab-
lish claim to the land above described, before
County Judge. at .Iulrsburg. Colorado, on the
10th day OF December, 1912.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Edward .. Richardson. OF Vcnanyo. Neh-
raska. James Brown Julesburg. Colorado.
.!ohn famous. OF Jnlesburg. Colorado, Atiolpl
Eckhuut. OF Julesburg, Colorado,
W. II. POUND, Register
1St publication Oct Eth
Last. Nov nth
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-11-07
Notice for Publication

MPL. Serial n53lS
DEPARTMENT OF TIE INTERIOR
L. 5. Land Office at Sterling. Colorado. Sep
tcmber !6. 1912.
Notice is hereby given that James sum
mers. ofNcnango. Nebr. who. on November lst
1907. made Homestead entry No. 60.E-0i3iS. for
NWl, Section -. Township 10 n. Range ~ W.
9th Principal Meridian. has filed notice OF in
tcnton to make final three year proof to e,-
tablish claim 10 the land above described be
fore County Judge. at luleshurg. Colorado. on
the eth day of Nov. 1872.
Claimant names aS witnesses:
George McConc. BENJAMIN Barnes, Charlie
NaSei. of Julcsburg, Colorado. and William
Sattler. of Ncnango Nebraska,
W. II. POUND. Register.
FIRST Publication Oct >. 1912.
Last publication Nov. I. 19l,
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-11-07
Notice of Adjustment Day

ESta'" Of Edwin II. Rood deceased.
The undersigned. having been appon,,d
admin'slratrix of the estate OF Edwin II. Rood
late OF The county of Sedgwick in the stale of
Colorado. deceased. hereby gives notice thaj
said Sedgwirk county. at The Court Honse n,
Juieshurg. in said county. ON Monday, the
eighteenth day Of November. A. D., 1912. at
time all persons having claims against said
estate are notified and requested to attrnU
,%"r % the pnrlo>e OF having the same adjusted
ed 10 make immediate payment to the under
signed. ''> "'i''ei
Dated at 1uiesburg. Colorado. this 18th day
OF October. \. ID. 1912
GRACE l.. ROOD,
Administrative of the estate of Ewdin II Eooxi
deceased. ~ - 'N'
Roy I. johnson. attorney
l>t pu blication. Oct. Eth
Last. Nov. 9TH
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-11-07
Notice fer Publication
NJ lI

Serial 0i53t
" IEphhIMENT OF THE INTERIOR
h,tTanH h,c,Ta ounce at Sterling. Colo. Oct 20, 1912
of 1,,id Is Cy i,eiehy giVen.that Charles f. Wright.
,n,a II oo,"laao who. GU March 18th IgO7
am ,"'e homestead entry, No 1854 for N NE Il
R"r,,' ." .ie n; :. NV IT, Section - Township II n
,i,.n 81 nth irincina Meridian has filed mo-
fora T, clam to the land above described he
~ ~ IoghlN Judge, at Julesburg. Colorado On
IN @ lin day of december, 1912 >'''' '''o' u"
nlainant names as Witnesses.
.,r.n m,,i,aill l. johnson, of Julcsburr, Colorado.
A. M'WMLonce M Shoherg of Iuesburr. COLORADO. Fra,'l
ItI;I ~, Grtld' "i ovid Cooi;do: Willard Wipram nj
f!r,t Publication Nov :. iai. W. 'es's'er
Last Publication Dec u, lolS
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-11-07
Notice for Publication

MPL. Serial O62al
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
U. 5. Land Office at Sterling. Colorado. Sep
tember .. 1872.
Notice is hereby given that Charlie E.Pierce
OF Juleshurr, Colo; who. on March 10. 1893.
SEA. Section .. Township II. n. Range 43 W,
9TH Principal Meridian. has fled notice OF in
tention to make Final three year proof. to es-
tablish claim to the land above described he
fore County Judge. at JulesburE, Colorado.
on the 25th day OF November. 1872.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Albert Jessup. Albert A. French and Charles
II. Meachem OF Big Springs. Nebraska. and
Wilbur Reno. of Julesburg. Colorado.
W. II. POUND. Register.
First Publication Oct ,. 1872.
Last Publication Nov. 1912.