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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-12-26
Died

On December 21st, Lucille
Hicks, the only daughter of D.
G. Hicks and wife, aged 4 years
and 5 days. Burial was held
from the residence of E. H.
Roeder and wife this afternoon
at 2::30 at Rose Hill cemetery.
Services were held by Rev. Car
ter.
Misses Blanche Armstrong, of
Otto, Iowa, and sister, Edna, OF
Yuma, Colo, arrived in Nc
Valley, to spend Christmas
with their aunt, Mrs. H. P.
Brookhouser.
Harvey Faith and wife will
arrive here tomorrow to visit
with relatives and friends for a
month or two.
Miss Dorothy Davis, of Chi
cago, is visiting through the
holidays with her aunt and un-
Gle, Mr.. and Mrs. Addison Aul-
ger.
Mrs. Sarah D. Jones, mother
of Mrs. AL Burling on East
Erie street, died yesterday at
the home of her daughter, and
her remains will be taken to
Scribner, Neb., for burial.
Miss Sarah D. Dempsey was
born in Valley Clare County
Antrim, Ireland, in the year
1916, was married to Jno.
Jones in Oxford Mills, Canada,
in 1877, coming to Scribner two
years later, where she spent
the most of her life. Besides
her daughter, she leaves her
husband to mourn her loss.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-12-26

Friends in Mo. Valley have
received notice Of the birth of
a daughter to Mr.. and Mrs. d
/. Dewell, of Dallas, s d.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-12-26

]. w. Staten, of Blooming.
ton, ILL.,, came in last evening
to look after his real estate in
terests in this vicinity.
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c. 5 + ORA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind Yoa Aaya kISays Bought
Bears s.as ~ u1z.zz-

The Goth Century dancing
club enjoyed a dance last even
ing at Browns hall with about
80 couple in attendance. Mu-
sic was furnished~by the popu.
lar Raisden & Silk orchestra.
The hall was decorated with
over 200 red and green lights
which made it look very beauti-
full. They will give their
Xmas dance next Monday even
ing.
Word was received this
morning that the grand father
of Mrs. Harry Alexander had
just died at Ossian, Iowa. 1t
was too late for Mrs. Alexand-
er to attend, owing to poor
train service. He had been
sick for the past two or three
months.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-12-26

When you have a bilious at
tack give Chamberlain's Tab
let's a trial. They are excellent.
For sale by all dealers. Adv.
d26
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-12-26

w. L. Richardson leaves next
week for San Juan, T+xss,
where he will make his futu e
hcme.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-12-26

Mathew Brossard, of Omaha,
a student in the Law Dept, of
Creighton college and a nephew
of Mrs. j. D. Tamisiea was
here yesterday on his way to
Wisconsin to spend the holi-
days.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-12-26
Married

Married
December IS, 1912, at home
near Little SiouX, Iowa, Miss
Pauline l.. Riley and James G
Wood at eleven O'clock Elder
]. S. Mcdonald cfficiated.
Bride and groom took the /
o'clock train at Little Sioux
starting Oh their wedding trip
for Missouri.
A. B. Berry dropped in yes
terday and made himself solid
for another year with the front
off ,e.
Mrs. Dagmer Stewart Of
Omaha, is spending the week
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Chris Johnson, on West street
A grape fruit is a lemon that
has a chance and took advant
age of it.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Nc
Queen, Of Dallas, s. n, came
in last evening for a visit thro'
the holidays with relatives and
friends at Modale. They will
make their future home in
Omaha, where they have a
residence.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-12-26
Car Turns Over

Miss Eva Poor and Bruce
Orr were quite badly injured
last night ABOUT midnight when
Mr.. Orr's car skldded into a
ditch turned over and pinioned
both of the occupants under
meath. Miss Poor and Mr.. Orr
had attended a party over near
Reeders Mill and were return.
ing home about midnight.
They were coming down 3
steep hill at a fair rate of speed
when the brakes were applied
but refused to work on one
side which caused the car to
skid into a ditch at the side of
the road and as it struck the
ditch it turned over and pinion.
ed both of them underneath
where they remained Tor some
little time until a car follow
ing came along and extracted
them. Miss Poor was taken
into a nearby farm house and
DR.. Hanson called who found
her face badly cut and the
body bruised but no bones
broken. Mr. Orr was also cut
and bruised but was able to
continue on his way home. The
car was quite badly damaged.
Ed Jones. formerly of this
city has sold his farm of 100
acres near York. Neb., recently
for $4,000 per acre.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-12-26

VIM. B. Withrow came up
from his home in Omaha last
evening to spend the holidays
with relatives and friends.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-12-26

Frank McCabe, of the Obser-
yer and DR.. Humphrey came
Gown today to meet Mr.. and
Mrs. Bert McCabe and daugh
ter, of Sioux City, who will
spend Christmas with Logan
relatives.
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Children Crv
FOR FLETCHER'S
9 a 3 r Q r "a

Capt. ]. d. Brown has been
appointed Aid-de-camp on the
Staff Commander in Chief OF
6 A. r. Alfred B. Beens, Of
Bridgeport, Conn.
Mrs. Geo. U. johnson and
children are the guests of rela.
tives in Centervil!e s. D.
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Children Crv
FOR FlETCHER'S
e a 8 T q RIA

C01lQT6u Cry
FOR FLETcHER'S
g A 3 TO RIA
Maurice O'Connor returned
to his home at Fort Dodge last
evening, and Judge Jas. O'Con-
nor returned to his home at
Livingston, Mont, this morn
ing. The "boys" have been at
home at Pat O'Connor's for
a few days.
Thomas Cody was here from
Council Bluffs yesterday for a
short visit.
j. j. Owen and men have
been busy all day wiring
Browns hall for the beautiful
electrical effects to be used
Christmas night.
Miss Anna WEIGH has accept
ed a position with the Shafer
Drug Co.
JAS. Deal, of Woodbine, was
a visitor yesterday with the
John Varnes family, on his way
to Julesburg, Colo, to visit a
daughter.
When baby suffers with
Group, apply and give DR..
Thomas Eclectic Oil at once.
Safe for children. A little goes
q long way. Csc and SOC. At
all drug stores. Adv. d26
Mr.. and Mrs. F. C. Lighted,
of Omaha, will be up to spend
Christmas with Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed Gill.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-12-26

Mrs. j. E. Conroy and Miss
Gladys Collier agentertained
about 80 children and friends at
a Christmas tree party in be-
half of Little Bernadine Con-
roy at her home on West Erie
street Saturday evening. The
tree and rooms were beautiful.
ly decorated. After a three
course supper being served, the
friends departed wishing Ber-
nadine a Merry Christmas and
many Happy New Years.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-12-26

Mrs. Ed Newton goes to
Omaha tomorrow to spend
Christmas with her children
and grand children.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-12-26

All lamps will be delivered.
Now while the lighting bill is
increasing order your lamps.
Remember that with a "West-
inghouse' the name is a guar
antee.
Owen Eng. & Const. Co.,
tt South Bldg.
ADV
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-12-26

j. j. Amen came in from
"the road yesterday morning
to spend the holidays at home.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Purvi-
ance left this afternoon for
Geneva, Neb., to spend the holi-
days with Mr.. Purviance's par
entS.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-12-26

Miss Ruth Scott came up
from Co. Bluffs Saturday to
spend her vacation with home
folks.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-12-26

Mrs. Mcintosh, Of David City,
N eb., is spending a few days at
th- Hal Newton home.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-12-26

Ferndell Mince Meat, the
very fanciest and best Mince
Meat made, at Gilmore's Gro
Gerry.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-12-26

Miss Anna Welch has accept
ed a position with the Shafer
Drug Co.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-12-26

VIM. McElroy, of Gordon,
Neb., is the guest of his aunt,
Mrs. Harry Withrow.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-12-26

For regular action of ths
bowels; easy, natural move.
ments, relief of consultation.
try Doan's Regulets. 25c at
all stores. Adv. d26
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-12-26

". H. Frazier was a pleasant
Ii mes caller yesterday.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-12-26

Mrs. j. B Gump came dow1
from Logan for several days
visit with friends and relatives.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-12-26

Fred Herman, of Leigh, Neb.,
formerly a farmer west of
town, is here for a few days
visit with his father i'm law,
VIM. Coulthard, and other rela-
tives and friends.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-12-26

Miss Mabel Gumb, Of Grand
Island, is in the city the guests
of friends.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-08-04
CHAPTER XxXIIf.
The FIqF4t In the Hail.

me ? I9TfT IN CT1e Ffaih
Scarcely comprehend1ng that Claire
had escaped from the room, was
swept forward by the onrush OF
bodies. The preacher was knocked
headlong beneath the table, but Fagin
lay mOtionless underfoot. Jones and
Grant turned to a door at the right,
and leaped after them. One Of the
two fred, and the bail struck my
shoulder, the impact throwing me
back against one Of my men. An In
slant felt sick and dizzy, yet real.
lied l was not seriously hurt, and
managed to stagger to my feet. The
door was closed and locked, and, 81
though my head reeled, began te
think clearly.
The other way, ladsE" cried
'''Qutck. into the half"
We tumbIed out through the narrow
entrance, and found myself next tc
Eric. But we were too late to head
OF the fugftives, or prevent theiI
achieving their purpose. In through
the rear door, confused as to what
had ocsurred. yet shouting 6ercely
poured Fagin's wolves, seeking trou
Bile. They were a wild, ToUgh-looktng
lot, addressed, and dirty even in that
dim light For an instant, congestet
within the limits of the hallway. both
sides paused, staring at each other In
mutual surprise and hesitation. Then
] heard Jones' below of command, and
GRANTS nasal voice profanely ordering
them to come on With US there re
manned no choice; We must fight II
out where we were, regardless OF mum
bers.
Fret you damned fools-fre"
roared Jones, and there was a crash
ing of guns, the dense smoke swirline
between Us. 4 Dragon at my right
went sprawling; another behind gave
vent to a yell as he plunged head first
down the basement stairs There was
the sound Of spltntering wood. %
breaking glass. 1 felt the blood In M
veins leap TO the fever Of it
We were upon the fellows with g
rush. firing in their very faces ana
leaping mad1y at them. There wal
little room between the walls, barely
space for a ha6-doEen to fight in
shoulder to shoulder, but those be
hind, eager to strike also, pressed u
so recklessly that we hurled then
back To me it was all confusion, up
roar, deadly fighting. I could thinl
of nothing to right or left. only Of th<
| struggling devils in my front. Faces
/ forms, cane and vanished in the swir
of smoke. brown gun-barrels whirleC
/ before NE, flashes OF fire burned u!
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THE PENSACOLA JOURNAL SUNDAY MORNING AUGUST 1912

marriage, by God! an have It now.
Come, move. you coyote-Jones, hustle
him alcug. Now, Captain, there's a
good place ter stand, in between those
windows. Mistress Claire"
was all ready, pistol IN hand, burn
ing with a determination to shoot Pa,
gin down. yet her voice halted him.
WR4t!" she cried, standing erect
and scornful. 81 will not consent to
this am going to leave this room"
'Oh, reckon not" and he Ieered
into her eyes. Don't rouse me, or
yeru find out I'm a wolf ter bite. Yer
get back there beside Grant, or TN
make yer"
you wfII7 You dare not!"
Don't I, MistTess?" he cried saw.
agely, It'll show yer"
He reached forth one great hand,
the fingers gripping her sleeve, but
she wrenched away, the cloth tearing
as she sprang back.
"Fagfn, know you, but I'm not
afraid Of you. / know you for cruel,
cold-blooded murderer, an outrager OF
women, q thief, and an outlaw. No,
you cannot stop me now. You are a
low-down coward1y cur, making war
on women and children, sneakins
around in the paths OF armies, plum
dering and footing the helpless.
despise you and every man associated
with you. Neither you, nor all your
company, can make me marry Cap
tain Grant. / will die first. No, don't
move, and don't think you - deal
ing with frightened girl. l am des
perate enough, but can act"
''Helll Jones, take that hell-cat by
! the arms!"
Zones win do nothing Of the kind
and you-stand back, Fagt donT
dare to lay a hand on me ag Il"
Her face was white, her lips set, hen
eyes blazing, but Fagin, assured oi
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CHAPTER xxxTL
A Threatsned Marriage.


/ Bagfn heard them coming and took
bis boots from the table, and sat up
straight IN his chair; the preacher
puS ed his back until half concealed
behind the door; Grant never looked
around. Jones came into view first,
and behind him walked Claire. her
cheeks flushed. her head held high. At
tie door she paused, refusing to enter,
her eyes calmly surveying the ocCu-
pants.
you ssnt for me, sir" she said
colby. May ask for what purpose? ?"
Even Fagin's cool tnsOlence was I'M
able % withstand unmCved her beauty
and her calmness OF demeanOr. Ap-
parently he had never met her before,
for, with face Tedder than ever, he got
TO his feet, half bowling. and STAN
meTing slightly.
my name Is Fagin. Mistress" he
said. striving 10 retain his accustomed
EOughness. 7 reckon you have heard
Of me-"
7 have" proudly, her eyes meeting
bis. land, therefore, wonder what your
purpose may be In ordering me here.
wish 10 return to my father who re
quires my services"
The guerilla laughed, now angered
By her manner.
well, l thought I'd ten you who
was so you wouldn't try any high and
mighty business" he said coarsely
and eying her fieroely. "sThat amt the
sort o. thing that goes with me, an
yer amt the first one I've taken down
. peg or two. However. 1 don't NEAR
you no harm, only you'd better behave
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sudden panic. Who were those men
surging IN through the front doom
pouring out through the hbraryf Then
q voice roared out:
"Bedad, they're Fagtn'S heTl-E1uunds,
byas-ter he'll wild emf"
Where had l heard the voice before
sank down, too weak to stand. my
head hanging over the edge Of the
stairs. Some hand drew ne back. but
had no strength left Only could
think--and the truth came to me,
Camden nilitta! Camden initial By
all the gods, Farrell was therei II
was the voice OF the Irtsh minute man
I hear the night We captured Della
wants raiders. tTheR I closed my eseA
and forgot.
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you touch mel"
She turned her back upon him, her
tace white, her eyes blazing, but Fa-
gin stood between her and the en-
trance, grinning savagely.
Let me pass, sir; this is my IA
theirs house"
Not while am here, Mistress" he
snarled. without moving. THE old
man isn't ridin' after me with squad
ron Of cavalry today. This happens
TO be my turn to give orders, and yer
to obeyl Do yer hear-yern obeyi
Those were Mt pretty words yer spoke
10 Grant, but they don't hurt me none.
You damned little spit1re, I'd marry
yer myself If could. just to break yer
spirit. AS it is, I'll show yer yer mas
ter fer ones. So it's the sppyer want,
Is it9'
She stared at him without a word,
a depth of hatred but no fear in her
level eyes
Lost yer tongue. have yer? Wen
wen find It fer yer fast enough
/ What's the fellows narne?'
ITO whom do you refer?" she asked
her passage blocked.
''The Continental WHO'S put Grant
out Of the runntng?"
'T presume you mean Major Law
renee, although no one has authority
TO couple my name with his"
ooh. indeed I'll show yer author
Ity in plenty, Mistress. Come. now
I'm done discussing this matter. Al
long as yer father isn't able ter at
tend ter this affair I am a-goin' tel
act in b Wen have. g loyalis
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her helpIessness, laughed, ana stepped
forward. From what hidden conceal
ment it came know not, but there
was the fash OF a polished barrel. a
sharp report. the whirl of smoke, and
the brute went backward over a chair
crashing to the floor, with hands flung
high over his head. I was aware OF
the swift rush of body past me, OF
steps going up the stairs, and then,
with a yen, my men poured out from
the library into the hall.
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B-Mrs. Florence Bailey, Mrs Hattie
Bigelow, Mrs. Boz, Lena Bradley, Ada
Brown. Mrs. Savannah Brown, Annie
A. Byrne-
C-Co-neita Caldwell. Mrs. Noble
Carter, Mrs. Mile Clark, Mrs. Mamie
Coleman, Mrs. F. Conway, o.
n nd
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CHAPTER MAJOR Lawrence, son OF
Judge Lawrence OF VIZ gtnia, whose wife
was Lee, is sent on a perllous mission
By Cen Washington. just attire the win
ter az Valley Forge.
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SYNOPSIS.


CHAPTER MAJOR Lawrence, son Of
Judge Lawrence Of Virginia, whose wife
was a Lee is sent on a pertloUs mission
By Cen Washington. just attire the win
ter ct Valley Forge.
CHAPTER u-Dlsguised IN a British
uniform arrives within the eneuy's lines.
CEAPTER Iu-rhe Major extends q
Ieet tste and saves the Lady Of the
F1anded Rose nom mob. He later NESTS
as gid n& a brilliant bail
CHAYFER Iy-Trourse ia staEtsd over
artnsr. Mistress Mor4tusr, Cthe Lady OF
M BLENDED Roses. to make his escape.
CRAPTR v-I&wrenos Is det,cted an
; spV bY Captain Grant OF the British
@Ez1% who agrees TO duel
CHAPTER VE-The duel is stopped By
Prapt's friends and the spy N q dash
1DeTfy, swimming river following q
CHAPTER vYT-rhe Major arrives ~
ne Gpop Of . blacksmith, who = fHendiy
I'D knows tho Lady az tbs Blended
CHAFTER VTn-Captatn Grant and
shop 4 vain foF the spy.
IgC AFTER x--Lawranee Sofns ne min
ess n@n who capture Grant ana his
CHAPTER Z--5Ezsor Lawrence A. r,1sC,e
HFlsons1 By an Indian and two white
:. pEAPTER. U-Knwrenee's capeors Houk
gr ~ strong oe1, where be meets
CHAPTER XII-Petsr advises Law
Funee not % attempt escape as some
ns wiz send for him.
4PyKAPTER Mu-orants appearance
ndos mystery to the combanatfon Of cir
CHAPTER 1TV-LawFence again meets
me Lady Of the Blended Rose, who in
koFrng him that he II IN her house and
khat she WIS in command OF the party
kne& attached and captured him
pHAPTER xv-rhe captive rs thrust
INTO dark underground chamber when
Captain Grant begins a search of the
p1erntass
CHAPTER xvI-Afoer digging his way
pot, Lewrence finds the piaca deserted.
Evidences OF battle and a dead man
ncroBe the Threshold
CHATTER Kvu-Cci Mortimer, faith
pr OF the Lady Of the Blended Rose, flnds
his home In ruins,
ANllI-AChDE. Grant insists
thu Lawrence be strung up at once.
CHAPTER KIx-Misa Mortimer ap-
pears, explains the mystery and Law
renee Is held prisoner of war, end a
again locked IN the strong room.
CHAPTER Xxx - Lawrence ESCAPES
Through plans arranged by The Lady and
Sees Grant attack Miss Mortimer.
CHAPTER XxI-Grant is knocked out
~ Lawrence, who comes to Miss Morti-
ner's relief. and then makes his escape
CHAP~ER xxu-Captain Grants base
yi1lA1ny revealed.
CHAPTER xXITI-Lawrence 7 v+urns ID
Valley Forge. where he learns more OF
Graz - perhdy.
CHAPTER xxTv-washington forces
Clinton TO battle and Lawrence gets &
trace OF Eric Mortimer.
CHAPTER xxv-rho battle of Mob.
mouth
CHAPTER XVI - Cen Washington
again starts Maj Lawrence ON an iHS
poTtant mission
CHAPTER xXvTTLawrence fnd.
Miss Mortimer In soldiers uniform act
ing Rs a scout under her brothers name
Explanations follow.
CHAPTER xXvITT-IHwrence defiv
ers Washtngton's dispatches to Gen. Ar
p0fd. and II assigned to the special serv
see OF capturing Fagin. the cutthroat
CHAPTER xxIx-Erio Mortimer Il
FOUND q prisoner OF Fagin's, and released
by Mat Lawrence.
CHAPTER xxx-Young Mortimer tell
bis story, and Lawrence's men surround
the Mortimer home TO capture FaStn
who has been discovered inside
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CHAPTER xvT-,Afoer digging his way
put, LRwTence finds the piaca deserted
Evidences Of battle and a dead man
ncroBs the threshold