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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-05-23

See F. w, Curl for hail insur-
ance.
E. Black spent Sunday in
Meade.
The last few days have been a
little warm.
c. A. Mars made a business
trip east last week.
H. Llewelyn Jones went to
Minneola Wednesday.
George Erickson was in Meade
a few hours Friday.
Meade County Fair at Meade
September 4, 5, 6.
F. D. Morrison and wife we're
down from Fowler Tuesday.
want your hail insurance
business. F. w. Curl, Agent.
New cement side walk is being
built south of the court house.
]. N, Parham returned to
Dodge City Wednesday morning.
The primary grades are pic
nicking at the Stalder grove to-
day.
Nelson Martin made bust
ness trip to Hutchinson last
week.
Mrs. Clara A. Jones has return
ed to her home in Council Grove,
Kansas.
DR.. J. B. Amphlett was in
Plains doing dental work last
Saturday.
H. B. Waldron, of Fowler, was
transacting business in Meade
Wednesday.
Invitations are out for a skat-
ing rink party to be held Tues
day, May IS.
The wheat crop in Meade
county this year is going to bring
a million dollars into the county.
What are you going to do about
those suits and skirts
CRowDER can fix EN- up
swell.
Thos Johnston has. his soda
fountain in running order, in the
building east of Leslle's drug
store and invites you to call.
w. H. Mitchell of Garden City,
agent for the Underwood type
writer, was in Meade Wednes-
day, looking after the extensive
interests of his company here.
Claude Ragland spent Sunday
with his family, returning to
Greensburg where he is assist
ing the Southwest Telephone Co.
in building their copperwire
line, Monday.
Archie Fee, the brilliant young
clerk at the M. & M. Drug Co.,
forgot and left the perculator
open Monday evening and flood
ed one of the back rooms with
simple syrup.
Did you get piece of that AL
minimum ware on sale at Mar
shall's last Saturday? If you
didn't you better. Keep in
mind that every piece is guaran-
teed to last for fifteen years.
In last weeks issue we stated
that C. H. Burford went with the
telephone construction party to
Greensburg. This was an err
ror OIL our part. 1t was Ed
Blair who went in place of Mr..
Burford.
Mr.. Joseph Gottwalles, who
las been visiting at the home of
lis sister, Mrs. John Wehrle, re- '
:urned to his home in Indiana {
POLLS, Indiana last Friday. Will /
Wehrle accompanied him and
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-05-23

Will Ellis was down from Fow-
Ter Monday.
Mrs. VIM. Backe returned
from Topeka Friday.
Mrs. w. o.. Woods, of Liberal
was Sunday visitor in Meade.
Mrs. Sadie c. Chaplin, of Miles
was Meade visitor Wednesday.
B. BUS was up from the BX
Bar Ranch the first of the week.
Carl Ellis, of Fowler, was a
business visitor IN our city Tues
day.
Rev. Sperow spent a few days
of last week in Spearville, Kan
sas.
]. r. Jefferson and family, of
Jasper, were in Meade Wednes-
day.
Everett Dorland went to Pratt
last Thursday returning Sat-
urday.
Lester Randolph come down
form Fowler Sunday to visit his
parents.
Jess Bennett and r. B. Porter
made business trip to Plains
Monday.
]. K. Hopkins, of Uneda, Kan
sas, was transacting business in
Meade Monday.
Rev. Baker of the M. E. Church
preached at Pratt Sunday. He
returned home Tuesday.
Mrs. Alvin Martin accomp2n-
led Messdames Brannan and
Williams to Greensburg Sunday,
f. w. Curl returned from
Kansas City Monday. He re-
ports Mr.. E. A. Chaplin some
what improved in health.
FOR SALE: Good sound
horse and some household goods
Will be sold Saturday, June l. =
2wp Mrs. Geo w. Shearer.
An appreciative audience list
ened to THE Littlest Rebel" by
Miss Ruby Simon, at the opera
house last Friday evening.
We have been asked to an
nounce that the members of the
Socialist party will hold a con-
vention in Meade Saturday, May
IS.
Mrs, F, S. Sullivan went to
Hutchinson Monday as a dele
gate to the Grand Temple,
Pythian Sisters which opened
Monday.
John NARROW came home last
Sunday from Rappaho, Oklahoma
where he had been visiting his
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. |
]. Leach.
Do not fail to hear, II. A. Nc
Neal deliver the Senior Com
mencement address, Friday May
"a. Reserve your seat at the NJ.
& M. Drug Co.
The Friendship Embroidery
club met Wednesday with Mrs.
John Keith. A two-course lunch
was served and the usual good
time is reported.
Messdames Brannan and Will
Jams spent Sunday in Green's
burg visiting with their husbands
who are there in the interest of
the Southwest Telephone Co.
A large gang of graders from
The Wichita Falls & North
western, in Beaver county, pass
ed through Meade Tuesday en-
route to the Dodge City cutoff.
o. X. Stevens and wife went to
Hutchinson Monday. Mr.. Stew
ems is delegate to the Grand
Lodge of the Knights of Pythias.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-05-23
Owned by Johann Harder of Meade,
Sancho PATS
Is an Imported Horse

Is black weighs about 1900 pounds good actor good
disposition with the best of feet and legs He
coach horse This horse will make from April
18th to June 18th my place ~ miles east of
Meade.
TERMS SIS to insure colt to stand and suck Parties
breeding my horse will be held for insurance Care will be
taken accidents but will be responsible
All lovers interested in raising and
breeding good horses invited horse
will be pleased to show him all who YOUR
patronage
JOHANN HARDER, Owner.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1912-05-23
For Sale.

The registered French Coach
Horse Cicero" formerly owned
by Lee Howard. Terms to sui:
the purchaser.
H. LLEwELYN JONES, Owner.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-03-13

home when the war ceases; they
will prove a trife better than the
mere sky"
THE south is certainly paying a ter
rible price for rebellion" she said So
berly, her fine eyes filed with tears. It
am sure l have tarried here quite as
long as / should, now that can be of
no further service"
AS she gathered her skirts In her
hand preparatory to descending the
stairs, yielded to temptation and
stopped her. Right or wrong l must
yet have one word more
81 beg of you do not desert me SO
soon. This may prove our final meet
ing-indeed l fear it must be; sure
ly, then, it need not be so brief a
one?"
Our final meeting?"
She echoed my words as though
scarcely comprehending their mean
ing.
Yes l said, rising and standing be-
fore her. How can we hope it shall
be otherwise? | am not free to re-
main here, even were it best for other
reasons, for l am a soldier under or,
ders. You undoubtedly will proceed
north at the earliest possible moment
There is scarcely a probability that in
the great wide world we shall meet
again.
The war will soon be over; perhaps
then you may come north also"
Il scarcely expect to do so. My
work then viii! be to join with my com
rades in an effort to rebuild the shat
tered fortunes of Virginia. When the
lines of lives diverge so widely as
ours must, the chances are indeed few
that they ever meet again"
"But surely you can remain here I'M
til we leave?" she questioned, evident
ly striving not to reveal the depth
of interest she felt in the decision. 1T
will not be until tomorrow that all de-
tails are arranged so as to permit of
our departure. l had supposed you
would certainly be with us until then"
Mrs. Brennan!" I exclaimed al
most passionately, "do not tempt me!
Your wish is temptation most diff
cult to resist"
why resist, then?"
She did not look at me, but stood
twisting a handkerchief nervously
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-03-13
Particularly the Ladies.

Not only pleasant and refreshing to
the taste. but gently cleansing and sweet
ening to the system, Syrup of Figs and
Elixir of SIENNA is particularly adapted
to ladies and children, and beneficial in
eli cases IN which wholesome, strength
ening and effective laxative should be
used. 1t is perfectly safe at all times and
dispeIs colds, headaches and the pains
caused by indigestion and constipation so
promptly and effectively that it is the one
perfect family laxative which gives salts
faction to all and is recommended by
millions Of families who have used it and
who have personal knowledge of its exc
cellence.
Its wonderful popularity, however. has
led unscrupuIous dealers to ofer imita-
hons which act unsatisfactory. There
fore, when buying. to get its beneficial
effects, always note the full name of the
Company California Fig Syrup Co.
plainly printed on the front of every
package of the genuine Syrup Of Figs
and Elixir of SIENNA.
For sale by all leading druggists. Pnce
so cents per bottle.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-03-13
CHAPTER XXxlIi.
After the Struoule.

\ young officer, whose red face was
Isndered extremely conspicuous by
The blue of his uniform, led the rush
Of his soldiers as hey came tumbling
Eallantly into the hall.
up there. men!" he cried, catch
Ing sight of me, and pointing. Get
that Johnny with the girl"
As they sprang eagerly forward over
Ere dead bodies littering the floor at
the foot of the stairs, Brennan scram-
'Oled unsteadily to his feet, and halted
them with imperious gesture.
2 Leave him alone!" he command
&c. THAT is the commander of the
confederate detachment who came to
our aid. The guerillas have fed down
the hallway. and are most of them
outside by now. Wayne" he turned
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-03-13

light, moist touch upon my burning
forehead-and | imagined | was a
child once more, back at the old home,
Caressed b. the soft hand of my moth
er. But as consciousness slowly re-
turned l began to realize dimly where
l was, and that | was no longer alone.
A gentle hand was stroking back the
hair from off my temples, while the
barest uplift of my eyelids revealed
close to my side. Instantly realized
who must be the wearer, and remained
motionless until l could better con-
troll my first unwise impulse.
She spoke no word, and l cautiously
opened my eyes and glanced up into
her face. For a time she remained
unaware of my awakening. and sat
there silently strOking my forehead,
heI gaze fixed musingly upon the
window at the farther end of the hall.
Doubtless she had been sitting thus
for some time, and had become alb
sorbed in her own reflections, for |
lay there drinking in her beauty for
several moments before she CHANGED
to glance downward and observe that
was awake / think the very in
tensity of my gaze awakened her from
reverie, for she turned almost with
start and looked down upon me. AS
our eyes met, warm wave Of color
dyed her throat and checks crimson
why" she exclaimed in momentary
confusion. 81 supposed should know
before you awoke, and have ample
time to escape unobserved. | dis
covered you lying here. You were
resting very uncomfortably when
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-03-13

first came, and felt it my duty to
sible. l did not forget that your ia
tigue came in our defense"
Gould you not say in yours?" l
corrected. But l have already been
more than repaid. Your hand upon
my brow was far more restful than
can tell you-its soft stroking min
gled in my dreams even before awoke.
1t brought back to me the thought of
my mother l do not think l have had
woman's hand press back my hair
since / was child"
There was look of pain upon your
face as you lay sleeping. and I thought
it might ease you somewhat. / have
had some experience as a nurse, you
know" she explained quietly. You
mentioned your mother; is she yet
living?"
"She is in Richmond. stopping with
friends. but since my capture we have
lost all trace of each other. | was
reported as having been killed in &C
ton. and l doubt if she even yet
knows the truth. Everything is
so confused in the capital that
it is impossible to trace any
one not directly connected with the
army. once you lose exact knowledge
of their whereabouts.
Your father, then, is dead?"
He yielded his life the first year
of the war; and our plantation near
Charlottesville las been constantly in
the track of the armies. One rather
important battle, indeed, was fought
upon it, so you may realize that 1t is
now desolate and utterly unfit for hab-
itation.'
The house yet stands?''
The chimney and one wall alone re
NAMED when l was last there" l re-
piled. glad of the interest she exhib-
tied. Fortunately two of the negro
cabins we're yet standing. Doubtless
these will form the nucleus of our
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-03-13
SYNOPSIS.

The story opens in a Confederate tent
at a critical stage of the Civil War. Gen:
Lee tn:parts to Capt. Wayne an important
message to LOngstreet. Accompanied Dy
Sergt Craig an old army scout. wayne
starts on his mission. They get Wltnih
the lines of the enemy and IN the dark-
ness Wayne is taken for Federal OF
ficer and a young lady on horseback IS
given in his charge. She is northern
girl and attempts to escape. one OF tne
horses sucCumbs and Craig goes through
with the dispatches, while Wayne and MY
Lady of the North are left alone. Ihey
seek shelter in a hut and entering 1t IN
the dark a huge mastif attacks Wayne
The girl shoots the brute just in Time
The owner of the hut Jed Bungay, and
his wife appear and soon a party OF
hOrsemen approach. They are led by
man claiming 20 be Red Lowrie. but who
proves to be Mai Brennan, Federal
officer whom the Union girl recognizes
He orders the arrest of Wayne as spy
and he is brought before Sheridan who
threatens him with death unless he re-
yealS the secret message. Wayne beneyes
Edith Brennan to be the wife of Maj.
Brennan. He Is rescued by Jed Bungay,
who starts to reach Gen. Lee, while
wayne in disguise penetrates to the ball
room, beneath which he had been i'm
prisOned. He is introduced to a Miss
Minor and barely escapes being unmask-
ed. Edith Brennan recognizing Wayne.
says she will save him. Securing q pass
through the lines, they are confronted by
Brennan. who is knocked senseless. Then.
bidding Edith adieu. Wayne makes a
dash for liberty. He encounters Bungay;
they reach the Lee camp and are sent
with achievements to join Early. In the
battle Of Shenandoah the regiment is
overwhelmed, and Wayne. while in the
hospital, is visited by Edith Brennan.
Wayne and Bungay are sent on a scout
Ing detail. and arriving at the Minor
place Wayne meets Miss Minor and Mrs.
Bungay, and later Edith appears.
Wayne's detachment is besieged by guer-
riIias- Brennan and his men arrive and
aid in repelling the invaders until res
euing party Of bluecoats reach the scene.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-03-13

through her fingers. The abrupt ques-
ton startled me almost into full con-
fession, but fortunately my eyes
CHANGED to fall rpon her wedding-ring,
and instantly l crushed the mad words
back into my throat
Because it is right" l replied slow
ly, feeling each sentence as a death
blow For me to remain can mean
only one thing. For that I am ready
enough, if thought you desired it, but
l dare not choose such a course N.Y.
self"
You speak in riddles What is the
one thing?"
"A personal meeting with Major
Brennan"
The high color deserted her cheeks,
and her eyes met mira in sudden in
quiry. "Oh, no, no." she exclaimed
with energy. You and Frank must
never meet in that way. You mean
a duel?"
l bowed graveIy. q was permitted
to aid in defense of this house only
by pledging myself to Major Brennan
afterwards"
but why need it beat least now
that you have ,tood together as com
rades?"
Il fear" l said QuiStly, that fact
will not count for much. We both
fought inspired by your presence"
"Mine!" I hardly knew how to in
terpret her tone.
Certainly; you cannot pe ignorant
that Major Brennan's dislike is based
upon your friendship for me-"
But there is no reason" she STAN
mered. He has no cause"
His reason l must leave him to ex-
plain" interrupted. to relieve her evi-
dent embarrassment His words, how
ever, were extremely explicit; and to
ignore them by departure is to i'm
peril my own reputation in both arm
les | would do SO for no one else in
the world but you
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-03-13
A WOMAN DOCTOR
Mas Quick to See That Coffee Poison
Was Doing the Mischief.

A lady tells of a bad case of coffee
poisoning, and tells it in way so sim
pie and straightforward that literary
skill could not improve it.
Il had neuralgia headaches for 13
years." she says, "and have suffered
untold agony. When l first began to
have them l weighed 140 pounds, but
they brought me down to ITO.
Il went to many doctors and they
gave me only temporary relief. So
suffered on, till one day, a woman
doctor advised me to drink Postum.
She said I looked like l was coffes
poisoned.
$50 l began to drink Postum, and
gained Is pounds in the first few
weeks and am still gaining, but not so
fast as at first. My headaches began
to leave me after 1 had used Postum
about two weeks-long enough, / ex-
pect, to get the coffee poison cut of
ny system.
Now that few months have pass
ed since I began to use Postum. I can
gladly say that never know what a
neuralgia headache is like any more.
and it was nothing but Postum that
relieved me-
Before l used Postum I never
went out alone; would get bewilder-
ed and would not know which way ro
turn. Now l go alone and my head
Is as clear as a bell. Ny brain and
nerves are stronger than they have
been for years" Name given bv
Postum Co., Battle Creek. Mich
There's a reason" and it is explain.
ed in the little book, "The Road to
Wellville," in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears from time to time Thaw
are genuine, true, and full of human
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-03-13
Didn't Surprise Mrs. Flynn.

Dennis Flynn, while returning from
work, took refuge under a tree during
a thunder storm. The tree was struck
by lightning and Dennis was blown
some twenty feet away by the concus-
sion and badly stunned. A neighbor
found Dennis and began the work Of
resuscitatiOn; another hurried to the
home of Dennis to inform Mrs. Flynn
Of the accident. Mrs. Flynn listened
to the neighbours account of the acct
dent with mingled terror and joy, and
when told that her husband was not
much hurt and would soon be home,
her pleasure was gratifying to behold.
AN Dennis was twinty fate away,
did yez say?" About that, yes"
"Och. my Dennis always was quick on
his fate" said Mrs. Flynn, with a
proud shake of her head.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-03-13
CHAPTER XxxIV.
A Plan Miscarried.

| remembered as l hurried down the
back stairway her flushed face, but
could recall no look of indignant pride
in those clear eyes whose pleasant
memory haunted me. She loved me;
of this now felt doubly assured, and
the knowledge made my heart light
even while dreaded the consequences
to US both
| stepped out into the kitchen and
came to a sudden pause, facing table
laden with such a variety and album
dance Of food as had been strange to
me for many long day. Directly op-
posite, napkin tucked beneath his
double chin, his plate piled high with
good things, sat Ebers, while at either
end | beheld Mr. and Mrs. Bungay sim
ilarly situated The establishment of
our meeting seemed mutual. The Ser
geant, apparently feeling the necessity
of explanation, wiped his mouth so
berly.
81 vos yoost goin' to fill me op NIT
der dings like good soldier. Captain"
he said in anxiety.
mo doubt; well, l am rather hungry
myself Mrs Bungay, in memory of
old times cannot you spare me plate?
If so, l will take pleasure in joining
your happy company. Thank you. /
see you have found your man."
Il have thet, sir" she answered,
grimly, AN l reckon as how he's like
ly ter stay ct hum arter this
But you forget he is my guide }
protested, not disinclined to test her
temper. Surely, Mrs Bungay, yoh
would not deprive the South of his val
liable services?"
AN wouldn't 1, now? An didn't
thet little whiflt promise me long
afore he ever did you uns? Amt he
my natral protector? Whut's a lone
female goin' ter dew yere in Their
mountings wi'out no MANI"
Come, Jed, what do you say? Are
you tired fighting the battles of the
Confederacy. and prefer those OF
homer"
Il like ter read all bout fghtin' well
'nough, but durn it, Cap. it kinder
hurts whin they hits We on Their head
with a gun" His face lit up sud
denly. Sides, | soTter wanter rev
Marian git quainted with thet thar
muel O. mine, Beelzebub He's out thar
now. hitched ter a tree, an a eatin ct
ter bust his biler-neTer durn mari
on his hide fer all be whit through
40 DE CONTINUED.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-03-13
Natural Avoidance.

Mayor Gaynor of New York vas de-
Tending his anti-suffrage views:
Woman has her place and man has
his" he said, "and when l thinl. Of
the confusion that would come from
intermingling their places, 1 am re-
minded of an anecdote about Lady
Holland. Lady Holland once said to
Lord John Russell: why hasn't Lord
Holland got a post in the cabinet?'
We'll, ii you must know Lord John
answered, it is because nobody would
work in cabinet with a man whose
wife opens all his letters"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-03-13
CHAPTER xXXII.-continued.


Damn ye, Red told you not to fret"
he yelled. Come on, you dogs! You
could eat 'em up if We wasn't SIGH
blamed towards. There's only two,
and Wen hang them yet"
He leaped straight up the broad
steps, his long cavalry sabre in hand,
while a dozen of the boldest followed
him. Brennan swung his sword high
over head, grasping it with both
hands for a death-blow, even as
thrust directly at the fellows throat
The uplifted blade struck the chain
Of the hanging lamp, snapped at the
hilt, and losing his balance the Major
plunged headlong into the ruck be-
meath. The downward fall of his body
swept the stairs.
As stood there, painting and breath
less, a woman rushed downward. Be-
lieving she would throw herself into
that tangled mass below, l instantly
caught her to me.
Don't" | cried an6iously. You
cannot help him. For Gods sake go
back where you were"
1T is not that" she exclaimed, her
voice thrilling with excitement. "Oh,
Captain Wayne, do you not hear the
tugles?'
AS by magic those hateful faces van
Ished, disappearing by means of ev-
cry opening leading out from the hall
and when the cheering bIue-coats
rurged in through the broken door. I
was yet standing there, apparently
glone but for the dead, leaning weak
and breathless against the wall, nv
arm about Edith Brennan.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-03-13
Conclusive Proof.

THAT expression. human dynamo
fascinates me-"
ct Is very apt and vivid when ap
piled to man of boundless energy.
"Tackbittors must be human
dynamo
"Why do you think SOP"
mo matter how cold the morning
Is, he leaps out of bed with ever
stopping to think the matter over"