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Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-12-14

sitting upon its launches, and she
nodded towards him. ITO be renewed
when the little church mouse brings
it back to me-" she returned coldly.
They turned their backs upon each
other and walked away.
A week passed. and the little church
MOUSE prowling about In the darkness
of the basement, saw something
through the gloom that glittered even
more brightly than did his own eyes.
Cautiously, hungrily, he approached
IT. smelt Of it, felt Of 1t with his gray
whiskers. then stood II up before him.
It's glitter fascinated him. Surely this
glistenirg thing about the size of a
kernel Of corn must be good to eat,
and he tried his sharp teeth upon 1t.
Yet gnaw as he would, he could not
even scratch 1t, and at last he decided
that 1t was only good to play with.
He was little thing. and half starved
as are all church mice. so It came to
pase that It was not long before he
had worked his head and forelegs
through 1t and was running about
with 1t encircling his middle. a very
small creature wearing diamond
saddle with gold girth. II was fun
for time. but he soon became tired
Of 1t and tried to crawl out. He
could not. Becoming panic stricken
he ga |-"-.ically I'D the stairs.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-12-14

] placed the child In her fathers
arms end left the room. An hour
passed and then Mr.. Singleton raped
on my door He told me the story.
Mrs. Singleton was not dead, as I
had supposed; she was In Paris, and
II the separation Of which he told me
was caused by fault Of hers he did not
30 much "a hint at It.
Mr.. Singleton cabled at once TO
Paris. There would just be time.
Christmas Eve came and still no
word. and though Mr.. Singleton's face
looked thin and strained. he started
put with Dorothy at noon, telling her
they were going to have a grand and
glorious time that afternoon.
was left to attend to tho last de-
tails Of the tree that stood IN glittering
bravery In the center OF the sitting
room There was a lot TO, do, and
was busting around when the door
few open and radiant young wom-
an rushed In. calling:
Dan! Dorothy"
Stopping quickly. her look arrested
by my uniform, she exclaimed. He
she--ob. who is iB7" She faltered, 60
ing white.
! My amilins assurance that all was
well brought forth . thousand ques-
lions, and we both talked at once,
and helped her OH with her
wraps. She cried In my arms and
kissed me with fervor when told her
OF how Dorothy had begged for her,
and then she dubbed over and we had
q gay afternoon finishing the tree.
Mrs. Singleton was ON the steplad-
Ter laughing down at me when Doro-
thy and her father came In. The laugh
lied on her lips. but caught his glori
'ed look and heard Dorothy's glad cry.
Then crept silently from the room.
feeling the loneliness of spinsterh~oo
~ had never thought to DO.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-12-14
Rouoh on roood Samaritan

Frank Koetsch, laborer, was put
on trial at Graz for his action in
saving the life of would-be suicide.
He had found man dangling from
a tree. and had promptly cut him
down and taken him to a hospital. The
man recovered from the effects Of the
hanging, but complained of scalp
wound he had received when falling to
the ground, and he brought charge
of personal injury by carelessness
against the man who saved his life.
Koetsch was acquitted, but declared
he would take care never to act the
Good Samaritan again.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-12-14
Cure for Love.

Eyes, finally got rid Of him." she
said, without having to tell him in 30
many words that / never could learn
to love him. / didn't want to do that,
because he's an awfully nice fellow,
and should have been very sorry to
cause him pain"
! How did you manage IT" her
Friend asked,
why, you see, he's subject to hay
Fever, 80 l decorated the house with
golden rod whenever he sent word
hat he was coming"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-12-14

flames and not know.
ing that in its fall
by some strange fate
II had bounded
through a small hole
In the pipe and now
lay amidst the rub
bish Of the church's
basement. For an
instant the girls
eyes softened. then
hardened again and
she turned them
aside. Upon the floor
in a corner Of tho
room the little
church mOuae was
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-12-14
a Christmas Time Saver.

To save the minutes on Christmas
eve and leave time for the many Things
that are bound to come up. shut OF
from the children one room In the
house suitable for the tree a couple
of weeks before Christmas, and grad
ually accumulate there all decorations
and presents. The tree can be
trimmed day or two before the holi.
day. and the presents wrapped more
quickly and easily because they are all
In one place. The children, too. will
enjoy the mystery that centers around
an inaccessible room.-Housekeeper.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-12-14

EvangeIistic services will begin at
the Church Of God chapel on the
evening Of Dec. %. and To continue
indefinitely.
Two evangelists are expected and
the gospel will be presented in its
fuIlneSS. All are RESPECTFULLY urged
TO attend both 10 get good and 10 du
good
Evening services during the wet k
will begin al I:30 p. m. and on Suu-
day at II III. and p. III,
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-12-14
SATURDAY. DECEMBER Il. 1912.
COST THE LEOPARD HIS LIFE
eaboons Had Revenge for the Seizure
OF One Of Their Number, Though
Many Were Sacrificed.

The leopard likes the meat of Ger,
tain monkeys, but the indulgence of
his taste sometimes costs him dear.
A remarkable battle between a Loop
ard and a company of balloons, seen
by traveller in Africa, is described in
Das Buch fur Allie.
was sitting In the shade of ra,
vine. resting from the midday sun.
when a company of balloons came
clambering down the opposite wall to-
ward the water that trickled through
the gully. sat still and watched
them. A big male led. and after salts
flying himself that all was safe. ut
tered a few deep notes.
Reassured by 'the call. the others
quickly followed; q mother. with an
ever-watchful eye on her two young
ones, brought up the rear.
Suddenly, like streak Of lightning,
q leopard sprang from behind rock.
and with one blow of his paw, felled
the little baboon nearest him. But be-
fore he could make off with his prey.
the furious mother attacked him. The
attack had come 80 quickly that the
rest Of the company hardly realized
what had happened. But at the moth
er's cry Of rage they all at once turned
and fell upon the robber.
In moment the leopard was sur
rounded and almost covered with fur
ious balloons. The battle waxed hot.
Although numbers of balloons went
down before the powerful paws OF the
cat, their places were Immediately
filed by others. 1t was not long be-
fore the leopard began to tire; he
could make no noticeable impression
upon his assailants, and his strength
was Slapped by their sharp teeth. He
struggled bravely, but in vain; slowly
he sank out of sight beneath the
fiercely chattering foe that he had
despised. The baby baboon was
avenged.-Youth's Companion.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-12-14

Mr.. Single
ton came in.
The opening
of the door
70 u s e d Dor
othy, and, see-
ing her father,
she stretched
eager arms to
him and cried
out:
Father, dear,
] don't want a
tree. I just
want mother
for Christ
mas"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-12-14
Christian Science Church Notes.

Services will be held in the Chris
tian Science Rooms over Post Once
sunday at lO:20 IA. m. Subject OF the
sermon God. the Preserver Of
Man" Sunday SchoOI is held i'm
mediately after services. You are
cordially invited to attend
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-12-14

Janet, alone and
very unhappy, sat In
her pew at the
Christmas morning
service. 1t was rath.
er chilly In the
church and she slip.
ped pne hand into
her muff. Then she
gave a start. for with,
In 1t she felt a small,
struggling thing
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-12-14

The little girl con:
tinued to improve.
but the spontaneous
gayety Of childhood
was lacking.
Christmas was apr
preaching and Dor.
othy was now able
to go about. ] was
instructed to take
her to shops apd
matinees-in fact.
to do everything to
afford her amnse-
ment. Her father
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-12-14

suggested that she give q Christmas
tree for twenty less fortunate little
girls. and he kept the big limousine
car touring the shopping district
while we played Santa Cl;.us.
One day We had been out all OF the
afternoon. Dorothy had selected
twenty dolls, and in retrospect view.
ed my own meager childhood and
fanoied what such a glorious after:
noon would have meant to me, but the
child appeared even more listless
than usual. Feeling rather anxious,
took her temperature, gave her some
stimulating nourishment and asked
her to get into my lap while read
to her.
Dorothy had the beautiful old-young
manners In which the little children
OF the rich are drilled, and always
treated me with careful consideration
and politeness. regardless of her own
wishes. Obedieptly she climbed into
my lap, put her head against my
shoulder. and / began to read aloud
a wonderful Christmas tale. We are
al OF US CnilUEeu aI SnIlslInhs anu
found enjoyment in the story. Dor
pthy was very quiet, and as turned a
page / looked down to see II she had
fallen asleep. To my CONSERVATION.
the wide blue eyes were Drumming
with tears, fast overiowing and run
ming down the child's white cheeks.
AS I dropped the book and clasped
her closely In my arms she gave wax
to convulsive sobs.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-12-14
St. Joseph's Church
Rev. Timothy Kroboth

Sunday. Dec. 10.
500 II m. Mass and sermon, Conn
munion for Lac les Altar Society.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-12-14

The preacher and the sailor tie a
good ipauy knots.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-12-14


offered my services. He took me at
once into the stateroom and intro
duced me to a worried-looling young
man. Thefs was no need to ask his
trouble. On the couch tossed little
girl Of FIVE or six years. her cheeks
and eyes bright with fever
] had few simple remedies with
ne. but the child showed rather
alarming symptoms of an aggravated
cold. Deciding to take no risk. sent
a telegram ahead. and when we reach.
ed Chicago a physician with nsces,
gary medicines came aboard and &C.
companied us to Buffalo.
Dorothy escaped all OF the maladies
with which she was threatened and
by the time we reached New York
was very much better. However, Mr.
Singleton, her father, retained me,
and the three Of US went to q fash.
iOnahIe hotel
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-12-14

HAD been west taking
a convalescent patient
70 his home and was re-
turning to New York
when a case fell unex-
pectedly into my hands.
The Pullman conductor
startled US early one
morning by calling out
to know If there was q
physician In the car.
There was no response.
No x.,tthA..f hNosf.t,-.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-12-14

back" she said bitipgly.
He stood looking into her eyes,
growing grayer of face SIS he saw the
stubborn anger that reposed within
them. (Which means that our en-
gagement is broken. and that ] may
not hope for its renewal" he replied
very low.
For an instant their gaze met as
the glittering thing. lightly held. was
passing FROM band to hand; then as
she released It and before his grip
had become secure there was the slip
of a nervous finger and with tinkle
the ring fell upon the iron grating OF
the fsoor register. Family they heard
1t go bounding far down the metal
pipe which led 10 the furnace below.
each supposing 1t lost forever In the
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-12-14

with something round and hard about
It. Involuntarily she closed her hand,
and as she did 80 the little church
mouse popped out OF the muff and
scampered away, leaving the round
object in her fingers. She drew II
forth. It was her engagement ring.
The last Of all to leave her pew,
Janet stepped into the vestry upon
her way out. Dick was standing be-
fore Q window with head bowed,
looking older. grayer Of face than he
had few weeks ago. and she saw the
deep unhappipess that lay In his eyes.
She approached him. looking up at
nim with the old expression which he
knew 30 well. Softly she slipped one
hand into his own. and as his fingers
gently closed about It he felt some.
thing hard, round and familiar within
his grasp. He raised her hand. The
engagement ring-his own-encircled
her third loft flpoar
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-12-14

HEY stood IN the deserted
yestry of the church. facing
each other angrjly for the
first time In their lives.
Then suddenly Janet swept
the diamond from the third
finger of her left hand and
held II forth. You viii
obllge me by taking this
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1912-12-14

"The little church
mouse brought 1t
back to me, Listen
while I tell YOU" she
said. drawing a trifie
closer. For q mo-
ment her voice muir,
INJURED.
rs Il not wonder,
null" she exclaimed.
half awed, as she fin
ished. His eyes
ightened.
Wonderful, dear!
I IL far moro than
that. It Is a miracle
OF His Spirit wrought
His token Of love o
that even we are not
Tightly his arms cic
HARRY I'M
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-12
BIG TOURIST HOTEL
FOR INDIAN SPRINGS
Especial Dispatch to The Journall

Especial Dispatch to The Journal.)
INDIAN SPRING, Ga, April s.
There appears to be some basis for the
rumor that has gained currency here
this week that the Central Georgia
Power company has been negotiating
for the purchase of one of the leading
hotels at Indian Spring-particular
the Wigwam. No offer has yet been
made, and it is said that a change in
the management of this famous hosiery
was not az all probable during the 1912
season.
1t was learned. however. from other
sources that a party of eastern capt.
talists, said to be members of the firm
Of Leach & Co., of New York, hackers
of the Central Georgia Power company.
spent last Monday at the Hotel Elder
at Indian Sprin, studying the hotels
situation there; that having failed in
the effort to effect a deal for one of
the leading hotels they were seriously
considering the advisability of purchas-
ing site near the spring and erecting
thereon at an early date modern tour
list hotel to cost in the neighborhood
of a half million dollars,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-12
ALBERT INQUIRE KILLED
IN AUTO COLLISION

SAVANNAH. Ga, April s.-AIbert
Mcclure. a stereotyper. employed by
he Savannah Press was killed. and
OFFICER j. H. McAcy of the
police department.. badly injured in a
collision early yesterday morning be-
tween an automobile and motorcycle
near the grandstand on the Grand Prize
automobile course. Mcclure and > Nc
Acy were both riding the same motor
cycle.
They were approaching the city on
Dale avenue behind an automobile driv-
en- by W. H. Hawkins. The automo-
bile made a turn into Waters road and
the motorcycle followed too closely, col
iding with the rear of the automobile
Both riders were thrown from the mo-
torcycle. Mcclure was picked up I'M
and taken to the Savannah
hospital. where he died a few hours
later from a fractured skull. He was
otherwise injured also. McAcy sus-
tanned an injured arm. The occupants
Of the automobile escaped uninjured.
The victim had many friends in Sa-
vannah and was a competent workman
He was about IS years Of age.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-12
REV. 7. J. PEARCE DIES
AT COLUMBUS HOME
rOTT-AFPT-l

COLUMBUS. Ga. April S.-Thomas
Jefferson Pe1rce "a prominent Column
bus citizen. died at his residence Sun
day mofning, after a short illness. He
sustained a slight stroke of paralysis
about two weeks ago. and a second
stroke Friday morning.
For many years Mr.. Pearce was a
prominent business man here, being
engaged in the clothing business as a
member of the firm of Chancellor AZ
Pearce. Later he was a member of the
firm of Pearce & Co, VIII olesale gro
GERS. He was active in the affairs OF
the city, having been a member of the
city council. He was one of the organ
izers Of the Columbus Southern rail-
way. of which he was the first presi-
dent During recent years Mr.. Pearce
had been best known in religious cir
cles.
A number of years ago he became
interested in mission work among the
laboring classes of the city, and built
Al his own expense. a church in the
northern part Of Columbus, known as
Pearce's chapel. About ten years ago
he retired from active business and
entered regularly the ministry. allying
himself with the Methodist Protestant
church, OF which his father was, also
an active minister. AS a minister, he
engaged actively in evangelIstic worn.
visiting in various sections of the
state. He organized a church on his
plantation about ten miles from CO.
lumbus. where he spent much Of his
time in recent years. He had also serv-
ed as pastor Of Sharon church. in Quit
man county, and the Trinity church, in
Randolph county. He had been elected
a delegate to the general conference OF
his church. which meets in Baltimore
next month. For years he was on the
board OF Emory college.
Mr.. Pearce was born September 20
1S4s. in Quitman county. Ca. on a farm
He spent his early manhood in Cuth-
bert and came to Columbus 90 engage
I'm business in 1871. He married Miss
Virginia Biggers. of Muscogee county.
who survives him. His only child is
DR.. II. ]. Pearce, president Of Brenau
college, Gainesville
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-12
TOWNSVILLE FREEDOM
ENJOYED BY ISIS cow

Especial Dispatch to The Journal)
TOWNSVILLE, Ga. April S.-"Sis
Cow" has been in evidence in Thomas
Vile this week, her freedom coming to
her as a very delightful first of April
surprise, but so far her conduct has
been rather exemplary and no serious
com paints have been heard of her The
only exploit of rNte reported is the hold
ing up of train of the Atlantic oCast
Line railroad at. Broad street crossing
by a party of mild-eyed bovines who in
sisted on keeping the even tenor of their
way in spite, of the toots and blows of
the engineers whistle, so that he was
perforce obliged to stop his train and
own that the Townsville COW was too
much for him.
Their impoliteness was thought to be
eXcusable, however as they were MAX
ing for the fresh fields and pastures
green of Paradise park, which presented
a very tempting appearance to them aft
er their long incarceration.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-12
SUICIDE OF WAL TIERS
CAUSED BY ATTACK?
Anonymous Note Said to Have
Been Reason for Attorney
Ending Life
Especial Dispatch TO The Journal.)

ALBANY, Ga, April $40 inquest
will be held over the remains of j. w.
Walters, Jr., the brilliant young solicitor
himself here yesterday afternoon. No
theory other than that of suicide is now
entertained.
The funeral will be held tomorrow
morning from the family residence in
this city, interment following at the
Oak View cemetery.
A more profound sensation has never
been created than the suicide of this
popular young attorney.
There seems no doubt that his act was
the result of temporary arrangement
brought about by worry over the receipt
of a cowardly anonymous attack upon
his character, which was circulated
through the mails last week.
Copies of a circular letter were sent
to hundreds of voters in Dougherty
county over Solicitor Walters candidacy
for reelection
His political opponent is suspected by
no one of having any knowledge of the
letter but the generally accepted theory
was that criminals of certain class who
had been vigorously prosecuted in the
their fancied wrongs. Ever since the let
ter made it's appearance Mr.. Walters had
been growing more and more melancholy
and his family and friends were worried
about him, though he gave 20 intimation
that he entertained any thoughts of self
destruction. With his brother-in-law, N.
r. Dehon, and an intimate personal
friend, I. c. Crimson, he went to the plant
of the Albany Coca-Cola Bottling works.
of which concern Mr. Dehon is book
keeper, and Mr.. Brison is travelling rep
resentative. They talked some time and
tried to cheer Mr.. Walters up.
Mr.. Crimson and Mr. Walters went into
a rear room, and after a short talk to-
gether separated, Mr. Brinson going to
the front and Mr.. Walters to a closet
in the extreme rear. In few minutes a
pistol shot was heard and those in front
including Ollie Bales. an employee of the
company, rushed back and found Mr..
alters breathing his last. He was shot
through the heart and a 3S-caliber auto
matte revolver was lying at his side. He
left no note to any of his relatives or
friends, so far as has been discovered.
United States postal inspectors have
been and are still at work vigorously in
an effort to learn the Identification of
the author or authors of the anonymous
letter which was the cause of yesterdays
sad tragedy. If they have obtained any
crews they have not divulged their ma
ture, but the death of young Walters has
caused them to redouble their efforts to
run down the guilty party.
The letter was of such a defamatory
character that it's circulation through the
mails was violation of federal statutes.
The absolute falsity of it's charges was
proved by affidavits that left no room for
eVCa the shadow of doubt that the soIic-
itor was innocent, and while he realized
that his friends knew the charges were
false, he feared that they would follow
him through life.
The Walters family is one of the best
connected in Georgia. and the dead mans
father is one of the leading attorneys
of south Georgia
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-12
ROUND WORLD TRAMP
is KILLED BY TRAIN

Especial Dispatch to The Journal)
MILLEN. Ca. April s.-ROckley
Price. a 1T-year-old-boy. was killed In
the railroad yards of NIillen by train
No. last night
RockIey and another boy. about the
same age. were travelling over the
United States. by the way OF roads and
box cars. starting cut from Buffalo.
" Y. going thence to Jacksonville,
Fla. Kansas City AMI San Francisco
and then hack home
Price seems TO be a member of a
welI-to-dO family in Buffalo. He is the
son OF a Mrs Price. 1I3 Eighteenth
street in that city. and has been at
tending school with the other boy. How
ard Nandenvonver.
He called himself Buffalo Bill and
was writing a book OF his travels. 4
notebook was found on his person tell
ing a few interesting incidents although
they had not yet reached their first
destination OF their trip around the
states Prices body was cut half IN
two and both portions dragged about
a hundred yards
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-04-12
WILD FOXES IN BOSTON
STOLE CITY PARK GEESE

BOSTON, April SAN organized fox
hunt with dogs and guns in Franklin
Park, the largest public reservation here,
will be arranged if petition to the city
council is granted. During the past
winter raids of wild foxes upon chicken
yards of residents of the Roxbury dis
trict have been frequent and ducks,
geese and golden pheasants have mys-
teriously disappeared from the parks.
Traps have failed to entangle the foxes
and park officials have appealed to the
city council for permission to wage war
upon them