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Putnam patriot., 1912-04-12
THE TROPICAL
By VAUGHAN HESTER
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They had entered the scattering timber when Betty paused suddenly with startled exclamation, and Han- sively about his. The sound she had heard might have been only the rust ling of the wind among the branches overhead in that shadowy silence. but Betty's nerves. the placid nerves of youth and perfect health. were shat tered.
 Didn't you hear something, Han nibal?" she whispered fearfully.
 For answer Hannibal pointed mys- teriously, and glancing in the direc- tion he indicated, Betty saw a woman advancing along the path toward them. The look of alarm slowly died out of his eyes.
 she told Hannibal. and they kept on toward the boat.
 The girl came rapidly up the path. which closely followed the irregular line of the shore in it's windings. Once she was seen to stop and glance back over her shoulder, her attitude intent and listening, then she hurried forward again. Just at the boat the three met
 Good evening"" said Betty pleas antly.
 The girl made no reply to this; she merely regarded Betty with a fixed stare. At length she broke the si lence abruptly.
 "I get something I want to say to you-you know whs I am, l reckon?" ! She was a girl of about Betty,s own age, with a certain dark, sullen beau ty and that physical attraction which
Putnam patriot., 1912-04-12
That Tells
Plenty of It Has Been Done
 Right Here in Putnam

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 Mrs. A. Bourcier, 46 smith St., Put nam, Conn. says: My kidneys bother ed me for over seven years. My back was lame and was unable to find a com forta ble position in which 10 rest. Head aches were common and the kidney se- eretions caused me annoyance. l was finally advised to try Dosn's Kidney Pills and procured a supply at Dresser's Drug Store. A few doses brought instant relief, and continued taking them until the pain in my back had disappeared and my gidueys became normal"
 The above statement was given March l, 1906 and on July 10, 1911 Mrs. Bour- eier said: .sNothing has occurred 10 alter my high opinion of Dosn's Kidney fiiis. willingly recommend them again. l have had no troabie since this remedy cured me-"
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Putnam patriot., 1912-04-12
CHAPTER XIX.
Prisoners.

Prisoners.
 In the face of Betty's indignant pro test Slosson and the man named Bunker climbed into the carriage.
 Don't you be scared, ma'am," said the tavern-keeper, who smelt strongly of whisky. 'I wouldn't lift my hand ag'in no good-looking female except in kindness"
 How dare you stop my carriage?" cried Betty, with very genuine an- ger which for the moment dominated all her other emotions. She struggled to her feet, but Slosson put out . heavy hand and thrust her back.
 There now," he urged soothingiy. "Why make a fuss? We ain't going to harm you; we wouldn't for no sum of money. Drive on. Jim-drive like he'll" This last was addressed to the man who had taken Georges place on the box, where fourth member of Blossoms band had forced the between the seat and dashboard, and was holding a pistol to his head while he sternly enjoined silence.
 With a word to the horses Jim swung about and the carriage rolled of through the night at breakneck pace. Bettys shaking hands drew Hannibal closer to her side as she felt the surge of her terrors rise with in her. Who were these men-where could they be taking her-and for what purpose? The events of the past week linked themselves in tragic se- quence in her mind. What was it she had to fear? Was it Tom for whom these men were acting? Tom who would profit greatly by her dis appearance or deathi
 They swept past the entrance at Belle Plain, past break in the wall Of the forest where the pale light Of stars showed Betty the corstieId she and Hannibal had but lately crossed, and then on into pitchy darkness again. She chung to the desperate hope that they might meet some one on the road. when she could cry out and give the alarm. She held hersslf in readiness for this. but thsre wee
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 You reckon they'd kill her, don't you, Miss Betty, If they knew what shed done?" speculated the boy. It occurred to him that an adequate ex- planation of their flight would require preparation, since the judge was at all times singularly alive to the slight est discrepancy of statement. They had issued from the corn-feld and went along the road toward Raleigh. Suddenly Betty paused. "Hark." she whispered. Tt were nothing, Miss Betty" said Hannibal reassuringly, and they hur- ried forward again. In the utter still ness through which they moved Betty heard the beating of her own heart, and the soft and all but inaudible pat ter of the boys bare feet on the warm dust of the road. Vague forms that resolved themselves into trees and bushes seemed to creep toward them out of the nights black uncertainty. Once more Betty paused.
 Tt were nothing, Miss Betty" said Hannibal as before, ,and he returned to his consideration uf the judge. He sensed something of that intellectual nimbleness which his patrons physical makeup in nowise suggested, since his face was a mask that usually left one in doubt as to just how much of what he heard succeeded in making it's impression on him; but the boy knew that SIocum Prices blind side was a shelterless exposure.
 You don't think the carriage could have passed us while we were cross ing the corn-field?" said Betty.
 No, I reckon we couldn't a-missed hearing it." answered Hannibal. lie had scarcely spoken when they caught the rattle of wheels and the beat of hoofs. These sounds swept nearer and nearer, and the darkness disgorged the Belle Plain team and carriage.
 "George!" cried Betty. . world Of relief in her tones.
 Whoa. you!" and George refined in his horses with a jerk. Who's dary' he asked, bending forward on tho box as he sought to pierce the darkness with his glance.
 George"
 "Oh. 1t you. Missy?"
 "Yes, I wish you to drive me into Raleigh" said Betty. and she and Han nibal entered the carriage. "All right, Missy. Yo'-al ready fo' me to go along out o' here?"
 "Yes-drive fast. George!" urged Betty.
 Its right dark fo fas' driving, Missy, with the road jes' aimin' fo' to bus yo' springs with chuckholes!" He had turned his horses heads in speaking. It's scandalous black in these heah woods, Missy 'clar' never seen 1t no blacker!"
 The carriage swung forward for per haps hundred years, then suddenly the horses came to dead stop
 Go along on, dar," cried George, and struck them with his whip, but
 Hold on, nigger!" said rough voice out of the darkness.
 What yo' doin'?" the coachman gasped. Don yo' know dis de Belle Plain carriage? Take yo' hans offen dem hosses' bits!"
 Two men Stepped to the side of the carriage.
 show your light, Bunker" said the game rough voice that had spoken be- fore Instantly a hooded lantern was uncovered, and Hannibal uttered cry of terror. He was looking into the face of Slosson, the tavern-keeper.
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Tom, in spite of his vexed mood. had taken note of earlier in the day.
 You are Bess Hicks" said Betty.
 Make the boy go back toward the house a spell-I got something I want to say to you" Betty hesitated. She was offended by the girls manner. which was as rude as her speech. II ain't going to hurt you-you needn't be afraid of me I got something im- portant to say-send him off, I tell you; there ain't no time to lose!" The girl stamped her foot impatiently.
 Betty made a sign to Hannibal and he passed slowly back along the path He went unwillingly, and he kept his head turned that he might see what was done, even if he were not to hear what was said.
 That will do, Hannibal-wait there don't go any farther!" Betty called after him when he had reached a point ufficiently distant to be out Of hearing of conversation carried on in an ordinary tone. Now, what is it? Speak quickly If you have any thing to tell mel"
 T got heap to say" answered the girl with a scowi Her manner was still fierce and repellant. and she gave Betty certain jealous regard out of her black eyes which the latter was at loss to explain. where's Mr. Tom?" she demanded.
 Tom? Why. about the place, I suppose-in his onice. perhaps." So 1t had to do with Tom. Betty felt sudden disgust with the situation. No, he ain't about the place. efth- CT! He done struck out for Memphis two hours after sun-up, and what's more, he ain't coming back here to- z night" There was moment of si- lence. The girl looked about appre- & hensively. She continued. fixing her black eyes on Betty: You're here & happened when MT. Tom started for # Memphis last time-I reckon you-aii & air't forgot that!"
 e Betty felt pallor steal over her f face. She rested a hand that shook xS on the trunk of tree to steady her Msef. The girl laughed shortly. # Don't be so scared; I reckon Belle #Plain's as good as his if anything mappened to you?"
 W By great effort Betty gained a Aneasure of control over herself. She Nook step nearer and looked the girl 8teadily in the face.
 M Perhaps you will stop this sort Of 8alk. and tell me what is going to Happen to me-if you know?' she said Muietly.
 "Why do you reckon Mir. Norton Mas shot? I can tell you why-lt Mas all along of you-that was why Hhe girls furtive glance. which
 Marched and watched the gathering 0hadows, came back as it always did D Betty's pale face. You aint no Rfer than he was, tell youi" and
 De sucked in her breath sharply De- 0een her full red lips
 wwhat do you mean?" faltered
 tty.
 E.Do you reckon you're safe here in
 e big house alone? Why do you
 Ekon Mr. Tom cleared out for Mem
 ts! It was because he couldn't Dc
 bund and have anything happen to
 n-that was why!" and the g;ri
 n Aas volcs e . vhisper. "Iee
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 farm be- E the one The large ~oh. yes! around 1t
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-22
Hampton

The funeral of Leonard F. Baker.
who died March 10, at the home of
his daughter. Mrs. J. - Wells, in Chi
cago, was held Thursday afternoon at
2 o'clock from the Congregational
church in Hampton, Rev. F. H. Ander-
son officiating. The bearers were S.
+. Odell, c. Z. Skies. z. c. Henline,
George W. Wilken, c. II. Lee and E.
b. LAGRANGE. The singing was rem
dered by a quartet composed Of Mrs.
c. II. Lee, Miss Ethel Light, and the
Messrs. A. W. Wilken and G. F.. Nc
Nabney. with Miss Della Harder as
organist. The remains were inferred
in the family burial lot in the Hamp-
ton cemetery. Leonard f. Baker was
born in Philiipston, Worcester county,
Mass, Dec 8, 1924 He was a son of
Silss and Abigail CHager) Baker. In
early life he was teacher in the pub
lie schools in Massachusetts and in 1850,
during the month OF August, he left his
native state and came west via rail,
stage and the great lakes to Hampton
His first occupation after arrival was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-22

Sunday school work, and assisted f.
nanciaIy in the building of the Congre-
gational church, of which he was a
faithful and devoted member. For al
most so years he was the chorister OF
the church choir and many are the
hearts made lighter by the services
which he willingly gave and the as
sistance he rendered on the many fu-
neral occasions, IS he either invariably
had charge of the singing or was one
of the singers. His last appearance on
an occasion Of this kind was at the
funeral CT The late Mrs. Maria ]. Skies,
which was held Aug. 81, 1911, at which
time Mr.. Baker was almost 81 years
Of age. Mr.. Baker had a fine singing
voice, which he retained almost to the
close of his life. He was a man
greatly loved and respected by all
who ever made his acquaintance.
In 1851 Mr.. Baker returned to his ma
tive home in Massachusetts, where
Sept. 9, of that year he was united in
marriage to Milla w. Sawyer. Imme-
diately after their marriage they came
west to Hampton, which thereafter be-
came their home. Six children were
born to them, namely; Agnes NJ, now
Mrs. ]. l. Wells of Chicago; Howard
c., Rock Island; Silas s., Reynolds,
and Marion E, and two children who
1 died in infancy. Mrs. Baker died at
the home in Hampton in May, 1887.
and Marion Z. died February 6, 1896,
! aged q years. In addition to the
three above named children who sur
vive him there are six grandchildren.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-22
Carbon Cliff

Sunday March II, Mr.. and Mrs. For
est Titterington of Carbonate, enter
tanned the Jolly Bunch club. Those
present from Rock Island and DAY.
export are Misses Elsie Hentzleman,
Clara Buergel, Ella Buergel, Icey Tel,
Nola Conner. Tina Nebling, MARCIA
McGugin. A course dinner was served
at o'clock.
Thomas Riddell OF Kansas City,
Mo, spent a couple of days at the
Louis Weitz home.
F. II. Kenrick of Silvis moved into
the Frank Bay residence this week.
Mr.. McKenrick recently opened up a
butcher shop at this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Gainey left Car
bon Cliff on the Golden State Limited
train on a pleasure trip to California.
They will be gone a year. They ex-
pect to reach their destination at San
Deigo, Cal, about March 21. There
they will visit with Mr.. Gainey's uncle
and Mr.. and Mrs. G. Mitchell, later go
ing to Spokane, Wash, to visit with
their uncle, Robert Pettifer and other
relatives
Word was received here from Mon
day, ILL.,, of the death of William Hen
ry Allen, who passed away March 13.
He was 81 years of age, and Civil
war veteran. Formerly he had been
the principal of the schools for num-
Der of years.
II Mrs. Claus Hansen was a Moline
business caller.
Miss Dena Masengart Of Geneseo
ILL.,, visited with Miss Milvina Weitz
for few days.
Miss Ella O'Donnell was a Moline
caller this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. McMullen of Moline
spent Saturday and Sunday at the
home of Henry Rdshman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Ebensen vel
coined a baby girl to their home Sun
day March II.
John Kennedy, superintendent o.
the Methodist Sunday school, is pre-
pairing a nice program for Eastei
morning.
Mrs. Greenwood OF Coal Valley visit
ed the latter part of the week with he
daughter, Mrs. Henry Rushman AMI
family
Mrs. Leroy Hampson of Silyis visit
ed on Monday with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs J. Hennegan
Mr. and Mrs. LaVene OF Barstow, Ill
were callers at the home of justin
V-ashbuTn, Saturday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-22

over Sunday with her mother, Mrs. ].
A. Lambert and family of Milan.
Bertha Shultz and Mary Ewart
we're Moline callers. Saturday.
Frank Bav moved to Moline Monday.
His home is on Fifty-third street, con-
venient to his work.
Mrs. J. Benson has returned home
from LeClaire, Iowa, where she was
called by the death of her mother, Mrs.
Lucinda Heavlin.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Witherspoon moved
to Fiftieth street, Moline. Mr.. Wither-
spoon has accepted position in the
shipping department OF the Moline
Pillow company.
Gordon Williams died at his home
at Carbon Cliff, Monday at a. m, of
Bright's disease. He had been in poor
health for some time, but was con-
fined to his bed for over two weeks.
He was a member of the NJ. e. church
and had been resident of Carbon
Cliff and vicinity for the past IS years.
He was born in Maryland, March 7.
1S49, and came to Rock Island 60 years
ago. He is survived by one son, Fran
ces and one daughter, Dora, both at
home, three sisters, Mrs. Laura Set
ties of Carbon Cliff. Mrs. Rose Newton
of Coaltown, and Mrs. Anna Thomas
of st. Anthony, Fla, one brother, Cy-
rus Williams of Green River, Iowa.
Funeral services were held at p. m.
Wednesday at the NJ. e. church, Rev
Ed Thompson officiating. Interment
was at Bowlsburg cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-22
The Perfect Laxative
For Elderly People

Age has its attractions no less than
youth in more serene and Quieter life.
But 1T lis this very life of rest without
sufficient exercise that brings with it
those disorders that arise from in
activity. Chief of these are a chronic,
persistent constipation.
Most elderly people are troubled in
this way, with accompanying symptoms
of belching, drowSiness after eating,
headaches and general lassitude. FREE
quently there is difficulty of digesting
even light food. Much mental trouble
ensues, as it is hard to find g suitable
remedy. First of all the advice may be
given that elderly people should not use
salts, cathartic pills or powders, waters
What they need, women as well as men,
is mild laxative tonic, one that is
pleasant to take and yet acts without
gripping.
The remedy that fills all these re-
quirements. and has in addition tonic
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-22

One-thiyd eEp butter; Z CUP sHpay;
Iegg; Y cz6 nflk;; 2 cups -four; ; Le1gI
keasboonfaEs X c Baking Poudey; 4
teaspOonfHI salt; Seanf y pound dates.
Cream the butter, add the sugar and
the egg, beaten light. Sift together
three times, the -four, baking powder
and salt; add these to the first mixture.
alternately with the milk; beat
thoroughly and add the dates, stoned
and cut in pieces. To bake, have
slow oven until the mullins double in
bulk, then increase heat to bake ard
brown quickly. Mullins baked this way
viii be light, appetizing and more
easily digested.
This is only one of the many appetiz-
ing recipes found in the K c Cook $
Book.
The wonderful z c Cooks Book Is
substantially bound and printed in nine
colors, contains ninety tested and easily
made recipes by Mrs. Janet Mckenzie
Bill, of the world famous Boston Cook
ing School Magazine.
You can secure copy FREE by send
ing the colored certificate packed in Is
cent cans of K c Baking Powder to the
TAoUEs MFc Co., Chicago.
Pc SIRE 70 write Eane and address
plainly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-22

properties that strengthen the stomach.
liver and bowels. is DR.. Caldwells Syrup
Pepsin. which thousands of elderly peo-
pie use. to the exclusion OF all other
remedies. Trustworthy people like Mrs.
catherine Keller. Chatham. Ill, and
Chicago. ILL.,. say they take IT at regular
intervals and in that way not only main
tain general good health: but that they
do now. You will do well to always
have bottle of II in the house. 1t Is
good for all the family.
Anyone wishing to make trial of this
remedy before buying IL in the regular
way of a druggist at fifty cents or one
dollar a large bottle Family size) can
have sample bottle sent to the home
w. b. Caldwell. 4o5 Washington ST..
Monticello. III. Your name and address
on a postal card will do.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-22
RepeIs Attack of Death.

Five years ago two doctors told me
had only two years to live" This
startling statement was made by Still
man Green, Malachite. Colo. They
told me would die with consumption.
1t was up to me then to try the best
lung medicine and l began to use Dr.
Kings New Discovery. Z was well |
did, for today I am working and be-
lieve owe my life to this great throat
and lung cure that has cheated the
grave of another victim" It's folly to
suffer with coughs, colds or other
throat and lung troubles now. Take
the cure that's safest Price so cents
and 800. Trial bottle free at all drug
gists.'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-22

as a clerk in the general store IT that
time conducted by NJ. w. Wright, one
Of the pioneer merchants of western
Illinois. In 1853 he engaged in the
general merchandise business with H.
F. Thomas, who died many years ago.
They continued in business until 1861,
at which time they disposed of their
stock to the late Samuel S. Heagy.
Thereafter, for a number of years, Mr..
Baker was employed by the late Fran
els Black as a clerk, in his general
store. In 1877 he again engaged in the
general merchandise business with the
late Henry Clark. In 1887 Mr.. Baker
purchased the interest of Mr.. Clark
and took his two-sons into partnership
with him, the firm name being L. F.
Baker & Sons. Mr.. Baker continued
actively in business up to Nov. /,
1907. Since that time, ana up to the
time Of his death, he had practically
retired to enjoy himself as best he
could during the remainder of his de-
clining years, which we're spent at the
homes of his children in Reynolds,
Rock Island and Chicago. The deceas-
ed had a broad acquaintance, having
held many Offices of trust in Hampton
township, namely; Supervisor, town
clerk. justice Of the peace and notary
public. He also was the postmaster
at Hampton for many years. He was
remarkably able man in legal and
business affairs, and his advice was
sought and in a good many instances
given without charge to any one who
came to him. He always took promi-
nent and active part il all church and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-22
was a Carbon Cliff business caller

was a Carbon Cliff business caller
Monday.
]. P. Laughery and wife of Rock Is
land spent Sunday at the homo Of
Chester Kennedy. Mr.. Laughery is a
brother of Mrs. Kennedy.
Dave Willard of Coaltown visited
with his brother-in-law, Edward Frary,
and wife the latter part of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lavine of Barstow
were visitors at the home of Justin
Washburn Saturday.
Mrs. Roy Cary was a Silvis business
caller Saturday.
Mrs John Swank was a visitor at
East Moline, Saturday.
Mrs. George Holland was a Rock
Island shopper Saturday and spent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-22
HAVE YOU READ IT?

The Adler-i-ka book telling how you
can easily guard against appendicitis,
and get instant relief from stomach
and bowel trouble. is being read with
much interest by Rock Island people.
II is given away from by A. z. Helm
beck. druggist. 924 Third avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-22

age. Taylorville early today was COM
pletely isolated from the outside
world. The Missouri river at Glasgow
is higher than it has been in two years,
and still is rising. The Mississippi,
Ohio, and their tributaries also are ris-
ing rapidly due to heavy rains and
melting snow. Many places in the low
lands are flooded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-22
ILLINOIS AND MISSOURI
ARE DAMAGED BY RAINS

st. Louis, March 22.-5now and
rain yesterday and last night democrat
lied transportation and wire commun-
nication in Illinois and Missouri. A
heavy wind added greatly to the dam
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-22
Are you frequently noarse?

Are you frequently noarse? Do
you have that annoying tickling in
your throat? Does your cough an
hoy you at night, and do you raise
mucous in the morning? Do you want
relief? If so, take Chamberlain
Cough Remedy and you will be pleas
ed. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-22
Date Mullins
A New Way of Using Dates

ByMrs. Janet Mckenzie Hill, Editorof
the Boston Cooling School Magazine
The value of dates as food is hardly
appreciated. They are wholesome,
nutritious, and when used in K c Date
Mullins, make a recipe that is ap-
preciated by the entire family.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-22

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