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Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-06-06
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The road was gradual RISE, the
clay packed hard under foot, but from
the summit we could look away for
some distance over level country,
dimly revealed under the new moon.
There was nothing in sight, and no
sound disturbed the solitude. We sat
down on bunch of turf, rifles in
hand, to wait patiently, our eyes scan
ming the distance.
"Who are those fellows back
there?" l questioned at last, made
nervous by the silence.
1.-THE boys in the gulch? Jersey
militiamen," he explained shortly.
"You see there's some Of us that
can't get away all the time, because
of the women and children, and the
farm work. Besides, regular soldier
ing don't just appeal to our sort. So
we do our fighting round home in our
own way. However, the most of us
manage to have a hand in the real
thing once in a while even at that.
We were over at Germantown, and
down at Brandywine. Farrell's got a
commission, but the rest Of us are
taking our chances. It's neighboc
against neighbor. Whatever we've
got left has been held at the point OF
the rife. We're doing our share In
this war, an Washington knows it
Over there to the east Red Fagin
Old Man Kelly, an their gangs of Pine
Robbers, are making the fields red;
sometimes they get down this far
raiding the farms, but mostly, we're
fighting foragers out Of Philadelphia
and they're not much better. Half the
houses in this country have beer
burned, and mercy isn't very common
on either side. Those lads yonder are
not pretty soldiers to look at, bu
they're wolves to fight, and hungry
for it."
"They are called on whenever Far
rell wishes?"
well, yes; those come who can
They're not always the same bunch
You see Farrell covers quite a bit o
country, with lieutenant in each sec
ton who is in touch with the neigh
bors there. belong in Camden, ant
don't go outside very often, but Their
is a sort of organization all the wa!
between here and New York. When
ever there is big fight on, the mos
!. | OF get-lunlit somehow. Washing
ton counts on US in Ffnch, put mos.
ly we're raidlng or cutting off BITE
supplies. Say, Major, isn't that thos
| fellows coming?'
He pointed into the east, In whic
direction the road ran, barely reveale
by the faint light Of the moon for pc
haps hundred yards. looked cage
} ly. and could dimly distinguish
| vague shadow on the summit Of di
tant rise Of hand. The shadow move,
| however, and as we both stared in VI
certainty, there came to our ears tn
/ far-off crack of a whip. We DIRE
e farther back against the bank, pau
| ing to make sure there was no deceI
!. tion. One by one we could perceiy
those vague shadows topping the ris
J. and disappearing. / counted ten, CO..
WINGED they we're covered wagon
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bered him, and was al. lid he IL
been hurt. Now want to Sno.
what you mean. WHO was the lad"
He had seated himself on the
stump, and was leaning forward, his
face hidden from the light of the fire.
"Well, go on them" he returned
finally. 'If that's all you saw Of him
it's all right"
mo, it's not all right" / insisted,
aroused by his peculiar actions. What
is all this mystery about? You told
me you didn't know the man."
II said hadn't seen him. that we
Joined Delavan after dark" he cor
rected sharply. "But you needn't try
to interview me, Major Lawrence"
stiffening with anger, "for I haven't
anything to say to spy and leader
Of guerillas."
"You requested this interview; how
ever, If you are satisfied 1 am, and
you can return to your men. Shall
call the guard?"
He hesitated moment, but what
ever 1t was which had first inspired
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-06-06

: Only two houses out Of each
thousand burn. Every boGg must
die. Yet people beg to insul )
their houses, and put off life ir-
surence or never take il, Cal
and let us explain our coupon
Premium Reduction life policy:
how the accumulation on what
you pay make each succession
payment smaller, Protect your
family increase your estate,
CoTTLE & HovERMALE
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Hawkins Confession

Most interesting true history
of an outlaws life ever written,
Full of sound advice to the young.
Get a copy of this great book
while they last.
For sale at COURIER office
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Coal Tract for Sale.

We have q 600 acre tract Of
coal land in Breathitt county,
situated on the 0. & X. h. R.,
that we will sell at a very low
figure, if taken soon. We will
sell in fee for less than the usual
mineral right price. See US and
get this bargain.
CoTTLE & HovERMALE.
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and then the night wind brought tn
us the creaking Of wheels, and the
sound of mans voice. Duval's hand
gripped my arm, and to the signal we
crept back beyond the crest, and then
hurried down to where Farrell had
concealed his men. He was awaiting
us in the middle Of the road, his short
broad figure almost laughable in the
moon shadow.
We'll, are they coming?"
"Just over the crest" replied Duval
brusquely. 81 counted fifteen wagons"
quite a convoy, an worth fighting
for. Take the left, Duval; Major,
come with me-"
We drew aside under the protection
of a boulder. from where we could see
clearly TO the top Of the ridge Only
for moment was there silence, the
men all about us lying low In their
coverts, breathless and intent Then
we heard horses hoofs and the muir.
muir Of approaching voices.
We could see them quite clearly, as
they topped the crest, the moonlight
revealing men and horses so distinct
ly could even guess at their uniform
Those in advance rode slowly, four
abreast, down into the black shadows
lolllng in their saddles, voices muir
murlng. seemingly unconscious Of any
danger II was easy to comprehend
tthelr state Of mind. Delavan had been
| eft alone for a week, permitted Ia
the countryside unmolested
I'd his command had naturally
CARELESS, never suspecting thelI
y had been watched by
Is. Now. guardes'f )
they hcllo h
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CHAPTER vIT-The Major arrives a,
the shop of blacksmith, who Is friendly
and knows the Lady of the Blends;
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CHAPTER VI-The duel is stonnad hv
Grants friends and the spy makes n dash
Tor liberty. swimming a river following a
narrow escape. y"
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CHAPTER Iv-Trouble Is started over
a waltz and Lawrence is urged by his
partner Mistress Mortimer (the Lady OF
the BLENDED Rose). to make his escape.
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CHAPTER V-Lawrence is detected as
a Spy by Captain Grant of the British
army who agrees to duel.
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CHAPTER v1II-Captain Grant and
rangers arrive and search the blacksmith
shop In vain for the spy.
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CHAPTER. Ix-Lawrence Joins the min
ute men who capture Grant and his
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SYNOPSIS.

CHAPTER I-Major Lawrence son of
Judge Lawrence of Virginia, whose wife
was a Lee. is sent on q perilous mission
by Gen. Washington, just after the win
ter at Valley Forge
CHAPTER II-Disguised IN n British
uniform arrives within the enemy's lines.
CHAPTER III-The Major attends a
great fete and saves the Lady of the
Blended Rose" from mob. He later meets
the girl at brilliant ball.
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hand on his bit l swayed in the sad
die, but the bonds held, and we went
Looping forward into the night.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1912-08-22
Notice For Publication

department of the Interior, U. s.
Land Office at Blackfoot, Idaho,
July 8, 1912.
Notice is hereby given that
William Morgan, of Neeley. Idaho.
VINO. on June A, 1908, and June
~. 1903. made homestead entry No.
ilSS4. serial Nos. 044S7 and O5SO3.
lor lots 4. s. 6 and Z and Ek SW Y
sectlon 6. townshop 9 south, range
81 east, Boise Meridian. has filed
notice of intention to make final
Ihree Year proof to establish claim
&c the land above described, before
David Burrell. U. s. Commissioner.
DIST. of Idaho. at American Falls,
Idaho, on the 5th day Of September,
Claimant names as witnesses:
John Charlesworth and George w.
Morgan. both of Medley. Idaho, and
) ude w. Allen and Farley P. Ollie,
both of American Falls, Idaho.
Henry w. Kiefer, Register.
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Notice For Publication.

Department. of the Interior. U.
D Land Office at B~lackfoot, Idaho.
July 30. 1912.
Notice is hereby given that Ras-
mus Hansen. Jr.. Of Neeley, Idaho,
who. on February 26, 1909, made
homestead entry serial No. 05171,
for We NEA; NEA NWA; lot
/. section 10, township s south,
range 32 east, Boise meridian has
flled notice of Intention to make
final three year proof. to establish
to the land above described,
before David B~urrell, U. s. mis-
oner, at American Falls, Idaho. on
the Sth day of October, 1912.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Rasmus Hansen, Sr., Of Neeley,
IDAHO, Frank l.. Jones, Frank
Moench and Sam F. Morris. all of
American Falls, Idaho.
Henry w. Kiefer,
Register.
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Notice For Publication.

Department of the Interior, US.
Land Office at Blackfoot, Idaho,
July IL. 1912
Notice is hereby given that
William N. Maxwell, of Roy, Idaho,
who, on Sent. 8. 1908 made home
stead entry serial No. 06S3, for
s" NWA; Nj SN Il, section %,
township ~ south, range 81 east.
Boise Meridian. has filed notice of
intention to make final three year
proof, to establish claim to the land
above described, before David Bur-
rell, U. S. Commissioner Dist. OF
Idaho, at American Falls, Idaho'on
the 14th day of September, 1912.
Claimant names as witnesses
Chris C. Nelson, of Rockland, ldaho,
and Roy D. Maxwell, Burl Byerley
and William R. Jones, all Of Roy,
Idaho.
Henry w. Kiefer. Register.
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Notice For Publication.
Department of the Interior, U,
Land Office at Blackfoot, Idaho,

Department of the Interior. us.
Land Office at Blackfoot. Idaho,
June %, 1912.
Notice is hereby given that Frank
Peacock, of American Falls, Idaho,
homestead entry No. 1868, serial
No. 03905, for Sh NV lots 3
and A., section 8. township 7 south,
range 80 east, Boise Meridian, has
filed notice of intention to make
final three year proof to establish
claim to the land above described
before David B%urrell, U. S. Com
missioner. list, of Idaho, at Ameri-
can Falls, Idaho. on the Bird day OF
September. 1912.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Bert w. Evans, William f. Jasman,
William w. Wall and James j. Pea
cock, all of American Falls, Idaho.
Henry w. Kiefer, Register.
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Notice For Publication.
Department of the Interior, U. S.
Land Office at Blackfoot, Idaho,

Department of the Interior, U. S.
Land Office at Blackfoot, Idaho,
July 6, 1912.
Notice is hereby given that
Joseph Wood. of American Falls,
Idaho, who. on April 10, 1909, made
homestead entry serial No. O557O'
for SEA- NEA, section 20; So
NWA; NEA SWA. section %,
township s south, range 81 east.
Boise Meridian. has filed notice OF
intention to make final Three Year
proof. to establish claim to the land
above described. before David Bur
rell. U. S. Commissioner, Dist. OF
Idaho. at American Falls. Idaho, on
the 18th dav of September, 1912.
Claimant names as witnesses:
George w. Morgan. James L.. Han
sen and Walter A. Wood, all OF
Neeley, Idaho. and Benjmin c. Jones
CT American Falls, Idaho.
Henry w. Kiefer, Register.
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Notice For Publication

department Of the Interior, US,
Land Office at Blackfoot, Idaho.
July II, 1912.
Row Notice is hereby given that
WHy D. Maxwell. of Roy, Idaho,
VINO. on Sept. a.. 1908, made home
stead entry. serial No. O653. for
SwA SWA section 20; VIZ NV
a; NWA SWA, section 80. town
snip ~ south, range 81 east, Boise
meridian, has filed notice of inten-
o o make final three year proof
- ~ estaoiish claim to the land above
described. before David BurrelI. n
5. Commissioner. Dist. of Idaho. at
american Falls. Idaho, on the 14th
cay of September, 1912.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Chris Q. Nelson, of Rockland Idaho
ahd William N. Maxwell, William
Il. Jones and Burl Byerley. all of
Roy idaho.
Henry w Kiefar Paoicter
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Notice For Publication.

Department of the Interior. us.
Land Office at Blackfoot, Idaho.
June 81. 1912.
Notice is hereby given that
Bert w. Miles. of American Falls,
Idaho, who on May 2Sth. 1917,
made homestead entry No. 117tb'
serial No. O3703. for NEA section
~, township Z south, range 81 east
Boise Meridian, has filed notice
OF intention to make final three
year proof, to establish claim to the
land above described before David
B%urrell, U. 8. Commissioner. Dist. OF
Idaho. at American Falls, ldaho'
on the 31st day of August, 1872.
Claimant names as witnesses:
frank L. Cunningham, Henry w.
Robinson. William Houdyshell and
Joseph F. Gish. all of American
rails, Idaho.
Henry w. Kiefer. Register.
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sfiled notice of intention to make
iinal Communication proof, to estab-
lish claim to the land above dos
crloed, before David Burrell. U, 8
commissioner. Dist. of Idaho. at
american Falls. Idaho. on the 2eth
day Of August, 1912.
Cialmant names as witnesses;
Alfred j. Bell. William SNYDER
Charles R. Butterfielo and I.onis
Moench. all Of Crystal, Idaho.
Henry w. Kiefer. Register
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icr NEA SEA; EA NEA, section
10; NWA NV Il, section IA, town
sup . south, range 81 south, Boise
MERIDIAN, has filed notice of inten-
lNon to make final three year proof,
o establish claim to the land above
described, before David Burrell; U.
. commissioner, at American Falls.
ioaho, on the 3rd day Of October,
1912.
ialmant names as witnesses:
Frank Roberts, John Connolly. Paul
sparks and Frank X. Kluck. Jr.,
al OF American Fails, Idaho.
Henry w. Kiefer, Register.
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Notice For Publication.

Department of the Interior, US.
Land Office at Blackfoot. Idaho,
July IL. 1912
Notice is hereby given that
Michael j.. Unger, of Rockland,
Idaho, who on March 2, 1909, made
homestead entry serial No. 05185,
for VIZ NEA; Eh NWA. sec
ton z. township IL south, range 81
EAST. Boise Meridian. has filed no
tee of intention to make final three
proof, to establish claim to the
land above described, before David
Burrell, U. S. Commissioner, Dist.
Of Idaho, at American Falls, Idaho,
On the 10th day of September, 1912.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Earl w. Bailey, Paul r. Hines, Will
! am A. B%yington and Frank w.
Co Inns, all OF Rockland, Idaho.
Henry w. Kiefer, Register.
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Ordinance No. Al.

An ordinance amending section II
OF Ordinance No. %, of the
Village OF American Falls, Idaho,
entitled an ordinance "Ordinance
Occupation Tax"
Be 1t ordained by the Chairman
and Board Of Trustees of the Viii
lage of American Falls, Idaho:
Sec. l.. That section II, of Or
dinance No. %. of the Village of
American Falls. be and the same is
hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. II. 1t shall be unlawful for
any person to engage in or carry on
any business, trade, profession or
calling, hereinafter enumerated with
out first taking out or procuring the
license hereinafter required and
paying the sum enumerated and
required to the treasurer of the
Village Of American Falls. and
his receipt taken therefor. From
the treasurer's receipt the clerk
will issue a license certificate
as authorized in said receipt
and shall receive for each license
certificate a fee of fifty cents, to
lie paid by the person receiving the
license certificate.
Sec. III. Merry-go-rounds. $500
per day.
AL shows under tent carrying
less than 10 people, 500 per day.
All shows under tent carrying
over 10 people and under 25 people,
$20.0O per day.
All shows under tent carrying
over 25 people and under 40, $500
per day
All shows under tent carrying
over 40 people and under go, $500
per day.
ALI shows under tent carrying
over so people and under 200,
$4,000 per day.
All shows under tent carrying
ever 200 people $4,000 per day.
All shows. under tent, of every
nature and kind which merely uses
the streets of the Village of Ameri-
cln Falls, Idaho, for display and ad-
vertising purposes, 5000 per day.
Sec. ~. Same as section IT,
eliminating merry-go-rounds and
shows under tent.
Sec. v. Every license provided
for herein, under section 3, shall
be issued for the period of one day,
license certificate being non
and non transferable
such license shall be issued in the
name Of the firm, co-partnership,cor
poration OF individual person.
Sec. vi. Every license provided
herein under section 4 shall be
Issued for a period of one year I'M
der the conditions and terms of sec
ton s. ,
Sec. VII. Any person or presons, p.
firm, co-partnership, company cor y
p~ortaion or association who shall :
n of the provisions of !
his ordinance shall be deemed guilt =
If a misdemeanor and upon convic- .
ion thereof shall be fined in any i
'um not less than $500 nor more =
nan $3.50 for each offense, which y
laid fine shall be enforced in the =
provided by law. =
Sec. VIII. ALI ordinances or T
'arts of ordinances in conflict with T.
his ordinance are hereby repealed. 4
This ordinance shall be in full l.
orce and effect from and after its
'assage, approval and publication.
Passed and approved the 9Th
.ay of August, 1912.
D. w. Davis, Chairman. L
'. e. St. John. Clerk. AZ
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Notice For Publication.
department of the Interior, US
Land Office at Blackfoot, Idaho,

DOPoitH1eHt VI Cne interior, 5.
Land Office at Blackfoot, Idaho,
July 5th, 1912.
Notice is hereby given that
susan N. Tyler. for and in behalf
or the heirs of Elizabeth A. Barlow,
2t American Falls, Idaho, who. on
december 8. 1908. made homestead
entry serial No. Otis, for Sh NE
a; Sh NWA, section 25, town
snip s south, range 80 east, Boise
meridian, has filed notice of inten-
ton to make final three year proof
70 establish claim to the landabove
Described before David Burrell. u.
). Commissioner, Dist. of Idaho. at
american Falls, Idaho, on the 18th
Gay of September, 1912.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Daniel L. Altmeyer and Fred Alt
meyer, both of Rockland, Idaho, an
James Mason and Jude W. Allen,
both Of American Falls, Idaho.
Henry w. Kiefer, Register.
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Notice For Publication.

Department of the Interior. US.
Land Office at Blackfoot. Idaho,
July ~, 1912.
Notice is hereby given that
Walter A. Waltman. of American
Falls. Idaho, who, on April IA,
1903, made homestead entry serial
No. 0552S, for VIZ NEA; Ny
SEA. section 4. township 9 south,
range 81 east. Boise Meridian. has
filed notice of intention to make
final three year proof, to establish
claim to the land above described,
before David Burrell. U. S. Commis-
sioner, Dist. of Idaho. at American
Falls, Idaho, on the 14th day OF
September, 1912.
Claimant names as Witnesses
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Notice For Publication,

Department of the Interior, US.
Land Office at Blackfoot, Idaho,
July LIST, 1912.
Notice is hereby given that
Otis Lloyd. of R%ockland, Idaho,
who, or November 16, 1908, made
homestead entry serial No. O1472,
for SEA section 8. township 10
south, range 81 east, Boise Meridian
has filed notice of intention to max
final three year proof, to establish
to the land above described
before David Burrell, U. S. Com
missioner, at American Falls, Idaho,
the 31st day of August, 1912.
Claimant names as witnesses:
John H. Wheeler, Oliver F. Crow
ley. Joshua Lewis and Richard
Hartley, all of Rockland, Idaho.
Henry w. kiefer, Register.
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Notice For Publication.
Department of the Interior. U. S
Land Office at Blackfoot, Idaho,
J,Ir . 1910

department OF the Interior, U. ..
Land Office at B%lackfoot, Idaho,
July 3, 1912.
Notice is hereby given that
Frank C. Roberts. of American Falls
Idaho. who, on March 2, 1909, made
homestead entry serial No. 051ST,
for Eh NV NWA NEA, sec
ton Is; SWA Sc "a, section 10,
township s south, range 81 east.
Boise Meridian, has filed notice OF
Intention to make final Three Year
proof, to establish claim to the land
above described, before David Bur
rell. U. S. Commissioner, Dist. of
Idaho, at American Falls, Idaho, on
the 4th, day of September, 1912.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Jess w. Hays, John Connolly Alva
Smith and Edward c. Roberts. all
of American Falls. Idaho.
Henry w. Kiefer' Register.
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Notice For Publication.
department of the Interior, US
Office at Blackfoot. Idaho.

y VI taO luI6TlOT. O,O.
Land Office at B~lackfoot, Idaho,
July 20, 1912.
Notice is hereby given that
Eva B. Smith, of American Falls,
Idaho. who, on Nov. 8. 1908, made
homestead entry serial No. 01393,
for SEA. section 80. township 7
south, range 81 east, Boise Meri-
ian, has filed notice of intention
to make final Three Year proof. to
establish claim to the land above
described. before David Burrell, u.
5. Commissioner, at American Falls,
Idaho, on the 21st day of Septem-
Der, 1912.
Claimant names as witnesses:
William w. White. Lee Cummins.
William H.. Beach and Samuel
Baugh, all of American Falls. Idaho.
Henry w. Kiefer. Register.
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lem Walker. Varice Lalumendier.
amos Griffard and varice Griffard,
All OF American Falls, Idaho.
Henry w. Kiefer. Register
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Notice For Publication.

department of the Interior. us.
Land Office at Blackfoot. Idaho.
June %, 1912.
Notice is hereby given that Alma
M. Wood. Of Crystal, Idaho who on
august "a. 1910. made homestead
eentry serial No. OS654. for NEA
SEA; SEA NEA section 3O;Wh
IVA section 30, township 8 south
iahge "a. east. Boise Meridian, has
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Notice For Publication.

VI NHO IuICI tut .. NJ.
Land Office at Blackfoot, Idaho,
August LIST, 1912.
Notice is hereby given that Jesse
w. Hays. of American Falls, Idaho,
who. on March End, 1909, made
homestead entry serial No. 051S8,
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