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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-10-31
SYNOPsIS


Although q good schol Elnora Com
stock. entering high school. Is abashed By
her country dress. She needs so for
books and tuition fees. Her mother Is
unsympathetic, and Elnora tells her trou-
hlss to Wesley clinton. an old neighbor.
When Elnora was born her father was
drowned In a swamp. embittering her
mothers life. Elnora determines to raise
money by gathering forest specimens.
The Sintons buy clothes for her.
Einora. getting her books cheaply. finds
Q market with the Bird Woman for but
tsrnies, Indian relics. etc. .
Mrs. Comstock's devotion to her hus-
bands memory will not permit her to
sell trees or have oil wells dug on her
land. The sintons bring Elnors new
clothing
Elnora is delighted with her outfit. Her
mother says she must pay for 1t. wes-
ley and Margaret Slnton discuss the girls
affairs.
II doht s'pose there ever was very
fine point to anything but missed it,"
said Wesley. because ] am blunt,
rough and have no book learning to
speak Of. Since you put It into words
I see what you mean. but it's dinged
hard on Blnora. just the same. And
don't keep out. keep watching closer
than ever. got my slap in the face.
but II | don't miss my guess. Kate
Comstock learned her lesson. same as
] did. She learned that was in ear
nest that l would haul her to court II
she didn't loosen up a bit. and she'll
loosen. You see II she don't"
Up In the attic Elnora lighted two
candles, set them on her little table,
stacked the books and put away the
precious clothes lovingly. Then she
slipped into her little white nightdress,
shook down her hair that 1t might be-
come thoroughly dry, set a chair before
the table and reverently opened one Of
the books. A stiff draft swept the at
tic. for It stretched the length of the
cabin and had a window In each end.
Elnora arose and. going to the east
minute looking at the stars, the sky
and the dark outline Of the struggling
trees of the rapidly dismantling Lin
beriost. In the region of her case
tiny point Of light flashed and disap-
peared. Elnora Strengthened and won
dered. Was 1t wise to leave her pre-
cious money theref The light dashed
once more. wavered a few seconds and
died out. The girl waited. She did not
see II again. and SO she went back to
her books.
In the Limberlost the hulking figure
Of man slouched down the trail
THE Bird Woman was at Freckles'
room this evening"" he muttered.
"Wonder what forT
He left the trail, entered the inclo-
sure still distinctly outlined and ap-
preached the case. The FIRST point Of
light flashed from the tiny electric
lamp on bis vest. He took duplicate
key from his pocket felt for the pad
lock and opened It. The door swung
wide. The light flashed the second
time. Swiftly his glance swept the In
terior.
.'Bout a fourth Of her moths gone
Elnora must have been with the Bird
Woman and Owen them 70 her, Then
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-10-31
CHAPTER VII.

Wherein Elnors Receives . Warning
and Billy Appears on the Scene.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-10-31

ZEN Mrs. Comstock entered the
cabin and began the days
work. but mingled with the
broodlng bitterness OF her soul
Milford chronicle., 1912-02-23
ENJOY FOX HUNT
AT TOMS DAM.
Chase Reynard for Many Miles. Large
Shooting Match Held at Smiths
Store Last Week.

A mad dog running amuck caused
some excitement near Greenwood this
week. The animal was swapping at
everything in sight, and was finally killed
by William Lord.
At shooting match held at Smith S
Store last week a large crowd was pres
ent Chickens, ducks, aud geese were
the prizes. At the end of the shoot
three of the contestants were tied.
When this was shot off Frank Smith was
declared the winner.
Christopher Slaw has returned home
from a very pleasant visit to Philadel-
phia.
On Thursday evening of last week Mr..
and Mrs. Stayton entertained party
of friends. Games were played, while
music, both instrumental and vocal, was
rendered by some of the guests. Re
freshments, consisting of cakes, pies,
nuts, ice cream, etc, were served, after
which the guests departed, having spent
a very pleasant evening.
Mys James Rogers is quite sick at
this time.
RSeveral of the younger men of this
vicinity who are interested in fox hunt
ing, had an enjoyable chase Tuesday
night. The Smith boys and the Dicker-
son boys both have fine hounds, and are
the leading fox hunters in this vicinity.
Milford chronicle., 1912-02-23
HARRINGTON.

Mrs. A. H. Hopkins is suffering from
rheumatism.
Frank Coulbourn has been visiting
Wilmington, where he has had sue
cessful operation performed.
On Friday afternoon at Anderson S
School exercises in commemOration of
the birth of Frances Willard were held.
Miss Lola Willoughby, popular Mary
land and Delaware teacher, visited the
school on Thursday.
Miss Nettie Ross and friend have been
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. W. S. Smith.
Harvey Hopkins has returned to the
city.
Frank Coulbourn and wife have been
entertaining Miss Willoughby, of Mary
land.
Mrs. James Outten has been enter
tanning the Misses Hates, of FELTON,.
Mrs. Kate Sheldrake, who has spent
the former part of the winter at Farm
ington, is now visiting friends in Will
mington and New York State.
Mrs. Annie Gordon has returned from
New Jersey.
Thomas Sylvester met with the mis-
fortune in getting his arm badly hurt.
We welcome Mr.. and Mrs Benjamin
Cain to our town.
Mr.. Arlington Wix has been a recent
Washington visitor.
Mrs. James Shilcutt and daughter,
Miss Virgie, spent Thursday in Will
mington.
Mrs. VIM. Butler, of Prices Station,
was the guest of friends in town recently.
Charles Dill and wife, of Philadelphia,
have been town visitors.
On February 18th the twelve-year-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Greenstein
died of pneumonia. The remains were
taken to a synagogue in Baltimore, at
which place the remains were inferred.
Mrs. Charles Hutchinson was a Smyrna
visitor last week.
On Wednesday evening, February IA. |
the young mems class of Harrington M.
P. Church gave a Valentine Social at
the home of Mrs. w. H. Cahall. Quite
a large number attended, and good
time was reported. Proceeds for the
benefit of M. P, Church assessments.
Milford chronicle., 1912-02-23
REDDEN COUPLE
QUIETLY MARRIED
Donovan-Penuel NuptiaIs on Valentine
Day. Wheat Looks Good After
Thaw. Move Lumber Mill

A few items from our town. How welcome
these bright warm days are after enduring almost
a month and half OF near zero weather. As we
write, we look over the fields and see the clover,
wheat and rye. showing green where one week
ago there was nothing to be seen but snow and
ice; this reminds US that Spring is almost here
and that it will soon be time to to get out
the pillow and other farm machinery, and began
the routine Of work that is found on the farm. If
a man is a farmer when he gets good team hitch
ed to pillow and is turning over from two to three
acres of land each day that is to produce a crop,
that is to feed his family and his stock if he is
not dispectic, he can eat three square meals
day, and if his conscience is not hurting him, he
can sleep about eight hours every night.
Cupid has been playing pranks in spite of the
cold winter; he is like the good oil he never freezes
Mr.. Charles Donovan and Miss Lizzie Penuel were
Joined in holy matrimony Wednesday afternoon.
lhe l4th, at the parsonage at Glendale by Rev.
Thomas Pardee. Miss Penuel is the daughter of
Joseph C. and Lydia Penuel. of near Robbins.
Lizzie is the first of five sisters to break the home
circle by marriage and viii be greatly missed
in the home and in the community in which
she lived, for she has bright CHEEKY disposition
and kind christian character and loved and re-
spected by all with whom she comes in contact. |
Mr., Donovan is the son of George H. and Mary f. |
Donovan and is an honest sober. Industrious up |
ripht, christian gentleman. Mr. and Mrs. DonO- |
van are both members of our church. May they |
have long happy and useful life devoted to God |
and his work. is the sincere prayer of a true
friend.
Miss Estella Penuel, who has been visiting her
parents since Christmas. returned to Philadelphia
last Sunday to resume her position with Lit Bros.
in the millinery department
Our church, McColleys's Chapel, was represent
ed at the fourth quarterly conference held at e.
lendale last Saturday afternoon by Chas. B. Dick
erson. He reports the minister paid up in full
and the benevolences well in hand and two more
preaching Sundays. Come out one and all and
hear the gospel preached.
Murphy & Hayes, lumber dealers Of Harrington,
have Just finished cutting a large tract of timber
near here. and are getting ready to move their
mill on a tract south Of Georgetown.
Three young men of our town boarded the train
Sunday for the far North. After they had gone
about one half mile it dawned their momory
that the Pennsylvania R. R. Company was not do
ng a credit business nor hauling passengers for
fun, and so they decided to get off at the first
station They came too and in about ninety min
ties after they left They came marching back
lome to the tune Of Home Sweet Home.
Howard Sapp, of FELTON,. and Frank Medford, Of
,hestertown, Nd, visited James Alexander and
wife Sunday
Mr. and R c. Hill and son Clark are spending
onie time in Wilmington.
Milford chronicle., 1912-02-23
INSTITUTE TO BE
HELD AT LINCOLN.
Sussex County w. c. T. u. Will Meet at
Lincoln. Church News tn Full.
Much Sickness in Town.

At last the cold weather of the past
month is gone, and at this writing al
most spring weather prevails. With
the coming of mild weather the roads
have thawed out, and they are now al
most impossible. The writer saw sew
eral persons digging out their frozen
water pipes this week, and the ground
was frozen to the depth of thirty inches.
Many of our citizens are on the sick
list this week.
Mrs. Priscilla Wainer has been very
sick for the past two weeks, but at this
time is much improved.
Roy Truitt expects to plant a large
acreage of peas this year. He has
plenty of good land for the culture of
this crop, and expects to raise a record
breaking crop this year.
George w. Clendaniel, our miller, has
not been able to attend to business for
several days past because of illness.
He is able to be about again, however.
Miss Ethel Washington, who has been
visiting Mrs. Marie SOuthard, returned
to her home at Newport this week.
VIM. T. Calhoun this week butchered
soWe fine pOrkers, which he expects to
salt.
Miss Helen Chapman returned home
last week after visit to Magnolia.
Extra meetings in Lincoln Church are
meeting with great success. Sinners
are becoming converted and the church
revived. There were eight who professed
conversion last week. To God be all
the glory.
Services next Sunday as follows
Preaching at Lincoln, 10 a. m. Sub
ject, Temperance" Sunday School,
2 p. M; special temperance exercises
Epworth League Prayer Meeting, $50
p. m; preaching, 7.30 p. m, a revival
sermon.
Slaughter Neck Sunday School, 1.3O
p. m. preaching, 230 p. M; Epworth
League Prayer Meeting, 7.3O p. m.
Cedar Mex Sunday School, 2 p. n.
Epworth League Prayer Meeting, Z p. m.
The monthly Missionary collection will !
be taken in Lincoln and Slaughter Neck |
Sunday School next Sunday.
The Ladies' Aid Society of this place, |
will meet at the parsonage next Satur-
day night, oath inst.
A Temperance Institute will be held |
in the Lincoln Church next Wednesday,
28th inst, under the auspices of the
Sussex Comfy w. C. T.jU. Speaders
and workers from a distance will be
present. Miss Lillian Cade, the County
President, will preside. All welcome.
Inside of three weeks, the Whining
ton Annual Conference will hold its 44th
Session in St. Paul's Church, Whining
ton. The pastor here is working to
take good report to Conference. Over
$500 has been paid on the church debt,
making a total of $500 paid on the debt
since his coming to this charge.
Milford chronicle., 1912-02-23
BURRSVILLE STREETS
NEED ATTENTION.
M. E. Sunday School Re-organizes.
Townspeople Visit Their Friends.

William Simpson and wife, have re-
turned home after an extensive visit
with friends and relatives in Whining
ton, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Wash
ingtOn.
Quite a number of Burrsville ladies
offended Everngan's annual white sale
at Denton last week.
Harry Hanson and wife, of Andrews
vile, were guests Monday at the home
of T. H. Harvey and wife.
w. H. WOOters aud wife, of Hick-
man, were guests last Saturday of VIM.
G. WOoters and wife.
Although a considerable lot of work
was put on our roads in town last spring,
but let one cast an eye at them now, it
would make them wonder if they ever
had been attended to. But that's the
general complaint in the country just at
present.
Mrs. Alice Simpson and Mrs. Bertha
Trice, of Harrington, were guests of
Miss Mollie Cahall on Thursday.
Mrs, Laura B. Paris has returned
from a weeks visit with relatives in
Dover.
Enos Cleaves, wife and son Kenneth,
spent Sunday at the home of William
Chances, of near Greensboro, Md.
Misses Ruth Harvey and Florrie E.
Dill were guests at the home of Miss
Roberta Wyatt's on Saturday last.
Thomas Cahall, wife, and son Lester,
spent Tuesday at the home of Mr. Ca
hall S mother, Mrs. Mary J. Cahall.
Rev. 7. j. Sard delivered an excellent
sermon to quite a large audience on
Sunday morning last.
lanes Outtpn and wife entertained
Miss Hates and Amos Minner, of Har-
rington, on Sunday.
Miss May Cooper is a guest at the
home of Miss Edith V. Simpson.
Miss Alta Sapp, of Henderson,is being
entertained at the home of Clark Smith
and wife.
Wesley NJ, E. Sunday School was re
organized on Sunday morning last, and
the following officers were elected Su-
perlntendent, J. A. Billings; Assistant
Superintendent, T. r. Jacobs; Sunday
School Treasurer, Miss Eva A. Thaw-
ley; Missionary Treasurer, Miss Mollie
Cahall; Secretary, c. w. Stokes; Ii
braian, Harlan G. Blades; Organist,
Miss Mary Thawley; Assistant Organ
ist, Miss Elizabeth Billings.
Owing to the inclement weather our
Epworth League has been at stand
still, but it was announced to have a
special program on Sunday evening,
March 3rd. A cordial welcome is eX
tended.
Herman Simpson and wife, of Will
mingtOn, and Miss Bertha Trice, of
were entertained recently
at the home of their brother, William
Simpson.
Milford chronicle., 1912-02-23
500 Reward. 500.

The readers of this paper win be pleased to learn
that there are at least one dreaded disease that
science has been able to cure in all its stages and
that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only
positive cure now known to the medical fraternity.
Catarrh being a constitutional disease, REQUIRES a
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is
taken internally acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces Of the system, thereby destroying
the foundation Of the disease, and giving the patti
ent strength by building up the constitution and
assisting nature in doing its work, The proprietors
have SO much faith in its curativepowers that they
offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that 1t fails
to cure. Send for list of testimonials.
Address, F. J. CHENEY & co, Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c
Ike Halls FaHnily Pills for constipation.
Milford chronicle., 1912-02-23

Rocker, solid oak heavy bent arms,
bolted cane seat. Special $1.9S.
Rocker, genuine quartered golden
oak, or mahogany; full roll seat,
broad arms, double banister back.
Special $4.OO.
Side Board. Golden Oak, AZ x 10
top, two drawers at top and large
cupboard; brass trimmed, complete
with lock and keys. Special $500.
Sideboard. CHARTERED Oak, "A X
20 top, "a X Is bevel plate mirror,
large canopy top, French legs, brass
trimmings. Special $14.9s; others
S12. 90 to $1,000.
Bureau. Golden Oak top, SO x 10
mirror, u 20 three drawers, brass
trimmings. Special S4.9s.
Milford chronicle., 1912-02-23
THORNTON

A Kentucky Jack will stand for season
1912 commencing March lst, at our farm
in Broadkiln Hundred, z mile from
NAPLES Mill, on road leading TO Draw
bridge He is black jack, IA hands
high and will weigh 900, and is one of
the finest in the county.
TERMS-To insure S12 Owner will
be held responsible for the service should
the mare be disposed of before the foal
is born. Call on or address
Charles E. Jones, David w. Jones,
Milton, Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1912-02-23
underoround Workers.

Six million persons make their hv-
ing under ground. working in mines
and quarries. That number Is about
twice the population Of this country
when It decided to cut away from
England and go It alone. Those SIX
million workers dig four billions Of
wealth a year out Of the bowels Of
the earth.
Milford chronicle., 1912-02-23
FURNITURE SPECIALS.

Bureau. Solid oak top. SO X 18;
French bevel mirror, "a X 10, brass
trimmings. Special $500.
3 Piece Parlor Suit, selected birch
mahogany finish, hand polished;
made in green Verona, with loose
cushions having silk cord and tassels.
Special $3.50.
3 Piece Parlor Suit, CHARTERED oak
frame, rubbed and hand polished,
spring seats, made of plain leather,
cloth filled with tow and hair, with
cotton top. Special $3.50.
Box Seat Dining Chairs. Selected
oak, beautiful grain, seats braced and
reinforced; panel back, French legs,
claw feet. Each $1.67.
Slip Seat Dining Chairs, genuine
leather, solid oak quartered sawed,
French legs, claw feet. Each $3.50.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-09-27
LACKS HORSES FOR PLOWiNG

Dodge City, 'Kas., Sept. 23-With
only half the wheat acreage planted
and not nearly enough horses to COM
piete H. C. movcmont Is o.
f..
sioners to rent a large number of
traction machines and plow for the
falm... "a shares.
The Santa Fe railroad has offered
to carry the engines free, Alto: neys
express doubt whether the commits
sloners have the legal right to thus
expend the county's funds, but nc
objections are anticipated. Several
tractors are expected from Hutchin'
son this week. Mayor Bell is head
ing the movement.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-09-27
LIGHTING The SCHOOL BUILDINGS

Mayer Lapham Is strongly in
favor ofputting the school buildings
in such shape as is necessary TO
make tnea, good meeting places for
ward meetings and whenever any
thipg i of enough importance to
talk ovcy with the nelgnbors and
fellow townsmeu. They are all
righr for such use excepting thai
hey are not lighted, or at least very
few are. The Mayor made a mo
ton Tu..lay 10 have the city
Electric Light Engineer to make an
estimate Of the cost of wiring and
installing lights in one room in each
building and in the entrance ways.
The motion was seconded and the
engineer instructed to make the
estimate.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-09-27
NEosHo TOWNS OUT TO MEET CAPpER

At every town along the route
travelled by the Channte cars Tues
day Arthur Capper and his
companions met with an enthusi-
astlc reception, whether they were
progressive Stand Patters or Dem
ocrats.
The cars left here little later
than they expected but made their
morning trip in time to get to Erie
for dinner. At Thayer they were
met with brass band, the town
hall thrown open to the visitors
and Mr. Capper was called on for a
speech. At Shaw the Chanute cars
were met by three cars from Erie
and nearly all of Erie turned out to
give them a welcome.
AT Galesburg, school was dis
missed, so all the younger genera
ton must have been as glad to see
the candidates as the voters were.
At Klmball, Thomas D. Hubbard
furnished the watermelons for the
crowd and showed the visitors
around over his model farm. The
crowd reached town about six
O'Clock and an informal deception
was held at the Manhattan later in
the evening.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-09-27
URBAN.

Fair weather the past week with
| light rain
Mrs Stanley returned last week
frem her visit TO North Missourl
Mrs D L Swan was IN ,own one
day last week
DR. lies attended the reunion in
Erie last Sal
Gerte Bryan spent Sun with home
folks She is working 10 Chauute at
present
Ora Coder made "trip to Chanute
Mon
The U b people closed their meet
log here Sun night Wifh converts
DR. Nicely and his granddaughter
came from Parsons Tue. fer snort
YlSiJ
Sam Bowman has purchased more
property ia town
Frank Lopeman was ia tOwn r,ou
He is just from Little Rock, Ark, he
is sick with chillS aud lever
Ooe of the Mccoy brothers nlaae a
triO TO Missouri last ~,. looking for
land
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-09-27
estimate.

Gerald, the five-year-old son of a
hotel proprietor, was permitted to go
with his nurse to a large farm in the
country, the home of the nurses par
ents. After returning home his father
said: "Now, Gerald, tell us who Of
all the folks on the farm you liked
best?" "The geese" promptly an
swered the boy, because they eat a
little and talk little and bow to
you"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-09-27
TO PAVE EAST EIGHTH

A resolution was introduced Tues
day to pave East Eighth street from
Santa Fe to Highland with concrete
twenty-four feet wide. The resolu-
ton was adopted and the city engin-
Ger will make plans and specifications
for the street. Motion was made by
Joenson, seconded by Sans,
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-09-27
AMENDED AUrO ORDINANCE

The new automobile ordinance
was placed on first reading Tuesday
afternoon. One section was done
away with and one amended, other
wise It is the same as was published
few weeks ago. By the changes
made in this ordinance the payment
of license fees is the same as it has
been for years. The payment Of
one dollar provides tor the issuance
of name tag and the license of the
machine to use the streers of Cha
mute. A new tag must be purchased
when the automobile changes hands.
Mayor Lapham chen read the
names of NUMBER of cities that he
had written to in regard to their
way u handling the licensing of
automobiles and all motor vehicles.
He found that they had annual
registration and the amount varied
from one to five dollars per year.
Winfield, S., Garnett So, Yelling
ton Si5o, Parsons 81, Prttsburg
$50, Cherryvale. 81, Ottawa 81,
lola s., Lawrence 81, Dodge Guy
S., Emporia 81, Hutchinson s.,
Wichita S., So operator, Kansas
City, Kansas S.,
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-09-27
Confident.

"Now be careful how yea act about
that young man." said Mary's mother,
cor people will think you are running
after him." 81 don't have TO run after
him, mother" replied Mary. Il can
win in walk"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-09-27
Looking After the Nickel.

Alfred, aged five, had intently
watched his mother place coin in a
telephone box and speak to his father.
When the latter returned home in the
evening Alfred eagerly inquired: Did
you catch the nickel mamma put In
the little black box, papa?"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-09-27
Go After Rare Specimen.

A museum might seem the last
place in the world to foster spirit
of adventure. Yet we read that men,
bers of the staff of the American Mu-
scum of Natural History have sailed
for Japan to hunt the gray California
whale. a specimen Of which is needed
for the collection.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-09-27
Soporihc.

81 tell you what 1 think of your re-
port" said the man who volunteers
criticism. my dear sir" replied SEN
ator Sorghum, you are not supposed
to think about my report. 1t was de-
signed to help people to forget the en-
tire business"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-09-27
She Knew.

He-It is wonderful what mean
things you girls can say to each other.
She-Well, you'd say mean things too
if you were a girl and knew all the
other girls were saying mean things
about you.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-09-27

Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Colaw of
Bloomington, ILL.,, who are the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Colaw here are
spending a few days visiting friends
and relatives at Rest and Benedict.
Their daughter Mrs D. 1. Scott of
Downs, ILL.,, also accompanied them,
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-09-27

It is estimated that in Asia there
are about 10000 telephones, mostly
in Japan The number in Singapore
exceeds one thousand, and there are
about as many in Siam and Cochin
China.