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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-16

attended school and a husband who
never had attended one although he
was an exceptionally brilliant man
when it came to head balancing)-it
was Denise who, one rainy evening.
brought Christine and David together
between performances by taking the
former to visit a fortune teller, first
having sent David on perfectly
plausible pretext- The young people
met on the sidewalk in front of the
house bearing the number Mile. Denise
had given to David To say that he
was surprised at seeing Christine under
the same umbrella with the older
woman would be putting it very tamely
to add that both of them We're shy and
uneasy is certainly superfiuous. More
over. when 1 say that David was obliged
to inform Mile. Denise that she had
given him the wrong number; that a
hodcarrier instead of a sorceress dwelt
within-when / say this. you may have
an idea that there was no fortune teller
in the beginning And then, when the
head balancing husband suddenly APP
peared and walked off with Denise,
leaving the embarrassed youngsters to
follow at any pace they chose. you may
be quite certain that there was n con-
spiracy afoot-
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PROLOGUE OF THE STORY.


David JenisOn, young Nirginian,
hunted as n fugitive. seeks refuge I'M
der circus tent. He is found asleep
by Grinadi, the clown, otherwise Joey
Noakes. In the dressing tent Grinaldi
recognizes him as the hoy murderer,
for whose capture $500 reward is Of
fered. Braddock's circus is in money
difficulties. and Braddock, in spite of
the protests of his wife and daughter,
who are impressed by David's declara-
ton of innocence, roughly demands
that the boy be surrendered to the au-
thorities. Braddock changes his mind
when David produces So COO. an inheri-
lance from his father, of which he Of
fers Braddock the amount of the re-
ward if permitted to remain He be-
comes n clown to evade his pursuers
and later is stuffed into a circus wagon
At the next stop Braddock offers him
steady position and warns him to de-
post the rest of the inheritance with
him. But Mrs. Braddock, distrusting
her husband, already has taken the
money for safe keeping. Colonel Bob
Grand a race track gambler, who has
Braddock in his grasp financially, ap-
pears at the circus and, as usual, is
attentive to Mrs. Braddock, much to
her disgust. Grinaldi recites to his
daughter, Ruby, and David the story
of Braddock's changed character since
under the influence of Bob Grand.
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David Jenison's Story.

~HRISTINE walked demurely be-
side David. under n rigid UNI
" brella- They were seven blocks
from the circus lot For the
first two blocks they had nothing to say
to each other, except to venture the in
formation that it was raining In the
second block-a very lonely stretch in
deed-David, whose eyes had not left
the backs of the willy couple ahead. re-
gained his composure and with it his
natural gallantry-
Perhaps you had better take my
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-11-16

Simms, the. shows press agent
Simms managed 1t so that a press dis
patch came out of Richmond in which
1t was said on excellent authority that
the boy had been seen In the neigh
borhood of his old home within the
week. and that posses were now en-
gagged in a neighborhood hunt for him.
Blake was fooled by it
After it became definitely known to
Simms that Blake was back in Rich
mond with his assistant, David was
permitted to emerge gradually from
his seclusion- The first thing he did
was to go with Joey Grinaldi to
savings bank where, under the name
of John Snipe, he deposited $1,000 re-
tanning $500 for emergencies Part of
this he turned over to the clown, part
to Ruby and the rest to the trusty
contortionist- Twice during the week
Braddock bullied him into giving up
S25 to nix it, with town officials. At
least once a day he was importuned
to deliver the Leather" into the safe
keeping Of the proprietor, who solemn
ly promised that it would be returned
On the subtle advice of Joey Noakes
David did not tell Braddock that he
had deposited the money; it would
have been like the boss to fly into
a rage and deliver him up to the au-
thorities.
Braddock drank hard during the days
following the departure of Colonel
Grand, who stayed with the show no
longer than twenty-four hours-an un-
usually brief visit, according to Joey
The rainy weather continued and
ornf
was an air of downright gloom about
the circus.
The new clown saw but little of Mrs
Braddock and Christine. Braddock's
failure to extract money from him
made that worthy so disagreeable that
his wife and daughter were in mortal
terror of his threats to turn the boy
adrift If he caught them coddling him.
If Christine saw him while she was
in the ring David was never able to
tried to catch her eye a hundred times
day; he looked for a single smile that
he might have claimed for his own
Once he caught her in his arms when
she stumbled after leaptng from the
horse at the end of her act. 1t was
very gracefully done on his part She
whispered THANK you," but did not
smile, and therein he was exalted.
There was no day in which he failed
to perform some simple act of gallantry
for her and Mrs Braddock, always
with an unobtrusive modesty that
pleased them. Sometimes he left spring
flowers for them; on other occasions
he bought sweemeats and pastry in the
towns and struggled them into their
hands, not without a conscious glow
of embarrassment and guilt He was
ever ready to seize upon the slightest
excuse to be of service to them, despite
the fact that they resolutely held aloof
from him. The entire company Of per-
formers understood the situation and
cultivated a rather malicious delight in
abetting his clandestine courtesies.
1t was no other than the queen of
equestrians, Mile. Denise Gin reality an
Irish woman with three children who
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The Show In Distress.

boy looked steadily from
E one to the other, his eyes
dark with the pain of under
standing
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II you cOul0 De WlIn uS-lndt Is, more
than you are She was stammering,
but not from embarrassment 1t was
in the fear of saying something that
might touch his sensitive pride.
II love your mother he cried in
tensely. ''She's the best woman I've
ever known-except my own mother.
She's better than my aunts-yes, she
is, Better than all of them. 1 could
die for her."
She clutched his arm tightly, but
said nothing. Neither. spoke for a mat
ter of a hundred feet or more Then he
said to her. rather drearily:
Ibid you read what the papers said
about the-the murder, and about me ~
mo. Mother will not let me read the
things about crime. But she said
quickly, ''she has told me all about it
since you came
They made me out to be a vicious
degenerate and an ingrate'' he said.
..Oh, it was horrible-the things they
said about me. Just as if they knew
I was guilty. But, Christine, / am go
ing TO make them take it all back
I'm going to make them apologize
some day, see if l DON'T
-'Oh, if 1 could help you," she cried
TREMENDOUSLY
1T all looked so black against me-
he went on. looking straight ahead
unseeingly. Perhaps 1 shouldn't
blame them 1 have thought it all out
lots of times, Christine. and I've tried
to put myself in their place Some
times I think that If l were not my
self 1 should certainly believe myself
guilty 1t did point to me, every bit
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04
HEBRON.
Near Georgetown.J

! Farmers are about done taking down fodder anC
will now begin to plow for scarlet clover and wheat
Harvey Warrington and sister, Orphea, spent
Saturday with their uncle near Brdgeville.
Mrs. Mary Warren, who has been quite in with
typhoid fever. is slowly recovering.
Prettyman Smith is seriously i'll with typhoid
fever.
CreenviIe Messick and Eldred Houston were
weekend visitors at Bridgeville
John Day is spending some time at Canuons as
the guest Of his sister.
Our school opened on Monday with E. Fl. Tindal
as teacher.
Several of the older scholars from here are at
tending the Georgetown schools.
Frost visited these parts on Monday night, and
was very heavy for the fret one
Joseph Warrington spent Sunday near Stockley.
Mrs Mary Warren. who has been i'll with typhoid
fever at the home Of her parents, is much improved
and has returned to her home near Glendale.
Harvey Wilson and family and John Spicer and
wife were guests of Daniel Short on Sunday.
Mrs James Blizzard entertained her sister, Miss
Laura Wilson, and brother on Sunday
Christopher Wilkins and family spent Sunday
with his parents at Georgetown.
Miss Amanda Conoway. who has been spending
some time with her brother at Harrington, has re-
turned home.
Miss Flossie Daniels has returned home after
spending sometime with her aunt. Mrs. Julia Swain
Robert King entertained at dinner on Sunday his
brother. WingAte King. and son Clyde
Misses LOWE Messick. Nora Cooper and Theoria
King we're the guests of Della and Cartha Hitch
ems near Redden.
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04
A Log On The Track

of the fast express means serious trou-
bic ahead if not removed. so does loss
of appetite. 1t means lack of vitality.
loss of strength and nerve weakness.
If appetite fails, take Electric Bitters
quickly to overcome the cause by tOning
up the stomach and curing the indiges-
ton. Michael Hessheimer of Lincoln.
Neb, had been sick over three years.
but six bottles of Electric Bitters put
him right on his feet again. They have
helped thousands. They give pure blood.
strong nerves. good digestion. Only 50
cents at Red Star Drug Store.
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04
GREENWOOD.

| On Sept. 9th. James Alexander died near Red
den of cancer of the face. aged 50 years, He was
/ a former citizen of this vicinity. Interment wai
made at st. Johnstown last Sunday
! Mrs. Frank Hayes was stricken with paralysi:
early Friday morning and died at noon Of that day
aged So years She was a good and faithful wife
a loving mother and loyal friend She leaves
husband, three sons and four daughters. Funera
services were held from her late home on Monday
morning, with internent at Hollywood Cemetery,
near Harrington.
Mrs. c. B. Porter was tai en- suddenly IN on last
Friday and is little improved al this writing.
TheSnyder canning house caught On fire Tuesday
but the flames were quickly subdued and the dam
age is slight.
James Barwick, who has been living at Oman
cock Va. for several years has moved 70 his farm
near town.
John Derrickson and brother. Arthur. are slowly
improving from typhoid fever.
William Marvel has sold part Of his livery stock
IN George Outten.
Clayton johnson Of Greenwood. Anna G. Heller,
of Wilmington, were married last week at Viii
msngton, and viii make their home here
The pulp factory is running day and night
Phillip Morris died at the Soldiers Home in Wash
ngtOn last week.
Elwood Harney was struck on the nose with
brick thrown by Mortimer Moore last Friday and
badly crushed it. He is suffering much pain.
Edith Todd has returned TO Philadelphia.
Mrs. Elizabeth Long has gone to Milford to at
tend her daughter Mrs. Blanche Baker, who is ill.,
Seth Long is recovering from typhoid fever.
Two Of our prOdigal have returned after
being away two or three days, but the third has
not made his appearance
Blanche Wiley has returned from RehobOth.
Cement cutters are being laid along streets.
Samuel Atherton and wife the parents Of a
baby girl. Mrs. iAtherton is in the hospital at
Cambridge, and mother and daughter are doing
nicely.
Miss Angie Hurst. aunt Of Col. Thomas Curry.
died last Saturday. aged 7S years. She had made
her home with Col. Curry for many years. She was
good christian and active in the work Of the
church. Funeral services were held at her late res
Pence and interment made in the family burying
ground. II was a large funeral and several minis
ters were present and made remarks. Rev. Mann
of Pennsylvania, who p years ago preached the
funeral Of Col Curry father. preached the funeral
Barbara Hammond. of East0n, is the guest Of
her aunt and cousin here.
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04
MAGNOLIA

At the next meeting Of Farmers
Grange, Saturday evening. October 5th,
the ladies will fill the chairs, and treat
of ice cream and cake will be provided
by the members.
George Knight is having a bungalow
erected on his lot
The committee who have the matter
in charge are preparing the Rally Day
exercises for next Sunday morning. A
cordial invitation is extended to every
one interested in the progress Of the
Sunday School to be present. The en-
tire session Of the school viii be devoted
to the program. beginning promptly at
9. 10 and closing at 1890 a. m.
The EpwOrth League service on Sun
day evening will be led by Miss Elma
Grace. Topic, ''The Relation Between
Economic and Moral Forces"
Mrs. Patience Hart is having a pave
ment laid.
Henry Hart, of Philadelphia, Pa, has
returned home from q visit with his
mother Mrs. Patience Hart.
Mrs. Elizabeth Green and Allie Green,
of Woodside, were entertained by Mrs.
Hart on Sunday.
Mrs. J. W. Taylor is the guest of her
daughter, Mrs. T. E. Warren, Sr., at
Wyoming.
William H. Heller is visiting relatives
in Philadelphia
John Roberts returned to Wilmington
on Monday from visit with his family
here.
John Heuesman has had a ve~y sick
horse but it is recovering.
Mrs. Harry C. johnson gave her hus-
band surprise party on his birthday,
October 1st. The honored guests were
Samuel E. Saxton, Wricksom McIlvaine,
James H. Jester, R. E. Stout, Thomas
P. Davis, Francis M. Soper, Henry
Heuseman and B. B. White. Quite a
lively time was enjoyed. enhanced by
the hOspitable hostess serving cake and
ice cream.
Mrs. Charles Barratt, of Philadelphia,
is visiting relatives here.
Mrs. Ernest Sedden visited her hus-
band in Philadelphia from Wednesday
to Sunday.
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04
Fortunes In Faces.

There often much truth in the saying
her face is her fortune. but its never
said where pimples, skin eruptions,
blOtches, or other blemishes disfgure it.
Impure blood is back of them all, and
shows the need of DR.. Kings NewILife
Pills. They remote health and beauty.
Try them. 25 cents at Red Star Drug
Store.
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04
Autumn Millinery.

We are pleased to announce to the
public that after weeks of preparation
we now have on display a most complete
line Of practical and artistic models of
Fall Millinery at moderate prices which
we cordially invite you to inspect.
9-27-2t f. G. STIDHAM.
No 13. North Walnut Street.
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04
Saves Leg Of Boy

1T seemed that my 14-year-old boy
would have to lose his leg. on account
of an ugly ulcer, caused by bad bruise. -
wrote d. f. Howard. Aquone. N. C.
"All remedies and doctors treatment
failed till we tried Bucklen's Arnica
Salve, and cured him with one box. -
Cures burns. boils, skin eruptions. piles.
% cents at Red Star Drug Store.
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04
Taxes Must Be Paid.

All persons owing taxes for the year
1912 to Districts 163 and 1872 Coiored
Schools, must pay the same within the
next sixty days, or l shall be compelled
to collect the same by law. The dis
tricts need the money and the taxes
must be paid. 1O-4-3t
JOSEPH f. SHOCKLEY, Collector.
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04
Public Sale

will sell at public auction on my premises The
DR.. West Farm, about 25s miles from Harrington.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH.
beginning at one o'clock .. m. The following:
Corn fodder. COW peas, cabbage ! single wagon.
dayton, top buggy, different kinds Of harness.
milk COW. nice heifers horses, I good work
horse and another fine mare suitable for road or
farm not afraid Of automobiles lady broke. Also
cultivators. plows and other farming implements,
as well as household goods including three stoves
cook stove. I good air-tight heater. gasolene
stove. etc. Terms Of sale cash.
CHAS. B. BUNDICK.
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04
Notice To The Public

| have added to my Restaurant an
Oyster Bar and Lunch Counter, and will
sell Oyster steamed, Oysters on the half
shell also Oysters for sale by the quart
l0-4tf WAITS CAFE.
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04
Buckwheat Wanted

| want 10000 bushels of new crop
Buckwheat delivered at my mills in Lin
coin City, Delaware, for which | Will
pay cash the highest market price.
VIM. H. CLENDANIEL.
lO-4tf Lincoln City, Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04
Furniture Hospital.

At Milford Furniture Hospital broken
limbs reset, Reupholstering, Recaining
Chairs, Resilvering Mirrors, Picture
Framing. 2l9 North Walnut Street.
Milford, Delaware. 9-20-3t
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04

For SALE Very desirable home, con-
sisting of 8 room house with cellar barn.
COW stable and poultry house, just out
side town limits 8 acres fine land, m
high state of cultivation. Anyone deslr-
ing a nice home should secure this prop
erty. Buildings all new and in fine con
ditiOn. Possession any time. W. n.
Hires, Milford. Del. 5-Z3tt
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04
Notice.

Nv wife having left my bed and board
without a lust cause, / hereby forewarn
all persons trusting her on my account IN I
as [ will not be responsible for any bills
contracted by her. =
S-zO-st MEDFoRD L. WATSON. JR.
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04
New Fail Millinery.

now have in stock a full line of Fall
Millinery, including the very newest
shapes in rich Felts, Beavers, Velours
and Plush Hats. Also all the newest
l am showing this week a
lot Of Trimmed Hats, chic and uptodate,
and you are invited to call and see them.
SUSIE ANDERSON,
No u. North Walnut Street.
Milford, Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04

| wish all to know that have moved
to Milford and offer my services as an
auctioneer. have had fifteen years eX-
perience, therefore guarantee satisfac-
tiOn. Orders may be left at my home
next door to the Central Hotel. Harry
Holden. 9-20-3tp
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04

Unto the Unpaid taxables Of Ellen.
dale, Greeting &C. P. Morgan has
been appointed collector for Nineteen
Twelve and you are cordially requested
to arrange payment Of Town Tax soon
as possible. |. r. BAKER, Pres.
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04
Building Lot For Sale.

On North Street, west side. between
Front and Second Streets, 6Ox80 feet, now
included in the lawn of ''The Towers"
Hotel. Apply to
MRS. r. B. ROUDEBUSH,
203 North Street.
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04
Notice

This is the time to subscribe for your
Magazines. viii meet anv price made
by responsible parties. lO-4tf
}. X. BENNETT, Agent, for the
Moore-Cottrell Subscription Agencies.
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04
Notice.

Leave your orders for Saturday Even
ing Post not later than Monday morning
OF each week at Benefits. If sufficient
number Of subscribers secured will de-
liver at your residence. 1O-4tf
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04

If your Watch or Clock does not keep
good time just try me and if | don't re-
pair it satisfactory it will not cost you
a cent. My prices are right. Warren's s
Repair Shop
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04

For SALE One 80 horse power, pas
senger Buick Automobile, good condi-
ton. Will sell cheap for cash or will eX-
change for smaller car or anything Of
value. w. N. Hires. Milford. 8-23tf
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04
Music.

Miss Causey resumed her Music Class
on Monday, September 9th. Call Tor
appointments. .
8-3Otf MISS MARIA CAushi'
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04
Ice! lee!

Ice for sale at W. H. Davis Meat
Market. t-9u d
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04
Selling Out Bicycle Supplies.
Saturday Only; One Day

Must make room for Holiday goods.
Tell your friends. Hynson s. NO. lo'
North Walnut Street.
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04
DsntaI ParlOr.

Dr. E. ]. Mitchell, Dentist Masonic
building. Milford, Del. Office hours y
to IL, / to 5. No Office hours on Mon
days. Residence, Windsor Hotel.
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04
Dancing

so School open Tuesday and Friiay even
mos from 3 to 9. 80 O'Clock at the old
School Building in South Milford
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04
Notice.

Orders for The Ladies Home Journal
either yearly subscription direct to YOU
or copies by the month taken at J. R.
Benefits store. Order now. lO-4tf
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04
$500 Rewurd.

Light Bay Horse. four years old, well
bred. stolen from my stable.
1t H. w. WEBB, Oakley, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04

For a Ice Cream Soda, Cherry Smash
or Cocoa Cola that is colder than the
north pole, go to Jackson's.
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04

Big sale Of Bicycle Supplies, Gas
Lamps, Tires and most everything while
it lasts, Saturday only, at Hynson's.
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04

If your Bicycle is not in good running
order leave it at Warrens Bicycle and
Supply Shop. All work done quick and
cheap.
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04

L. 0. Welcome pays the highest cash
price for Eggs, Poultry and all kinds of
country produce. 3-22tf
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04

If you have any good Umbrellas that
are out of order leave them at Warren's.
All work done neatly and satisfactory.
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04
Get Manursrs

Pare Beef Scrap; leader Of them all, at
E. F. Belts. South Second st. 9-i3-4t
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04

Why not get the best paint when you
buy? Get Patton Sun Proof Paint at
l. D. Shorts.
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04

Guns of every make repaired. an,
satisfaction guaranteed, at Warren
Repair Shop.
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04

Patent Medicines and Toilet Articles
Tne Pratt Drug Store.
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04

Best line of Work Collars that will
not gaul at McCaffery's.
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04

large Mackerel. may
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04

Just arrived, a car load of Waccamaw
Cedar Shingles. |. D. Short. Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04

Special one pound bottle Peroxide
Hydrogen % cts. The Pratt Drug Stores
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04

W. S. Wroten pays the highest cash
price for Eggs and Chickens.
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04

The best paint for the money, Pat
tons Sun Proof Paint. l. D. Short.
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04

Phone Jackson's 1852 for your even
ing and Sunday orders.
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04

Get your Drugs at a Drug Store. The
Pratt Drug Store.
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04

Heusted's Tor Rubber Stamp Stencils
and Inks.
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04

Try Jackson's 10 cent Ice Cream Sodas
Something new.
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04

WrOten's. 0''N at
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04

JacAsOn's. y
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04

LOST-TomatO Book. Between Building and
Loan Office and Draper & Hirsch factory. Finder
please return to James Davis, opposite ODD Eel
lows Cemetery. Ii
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04

WANTED Chickens and Eggs VIII pay high
est cash price for Chickens and Eggs Want all
kind of country produce. Joseph f. Warren
South Milford. 7-2Stf
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04

Shorts. ' az l. ~
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04

Buy Jacksons's special, Banana snIit
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04

First class Cement at I. D. Shorts
Milford chronicle., 1912-10-04

WANTED Man with some experience at car
penter work for sash and door factory. N. B.
Downing Milford, Del 10-4-2tp