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The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1913-01-31
SYNOPSIS.

Agatha Redmond. opera singer. starting
FOR an auto drive In New York, fnls a
stranger sent as her chauffeur. Leaving
she chr. she goes into the park TO read
the VIII or an old friend OF her mother.
who has left her property. There she IL
accosted by a stranger. who follows her
10 the auto. climbs In and chloroforms
her. James Hambleton OF Lynn. Mass
witnesses the abduction OF Agatha Red
mond. Hambleton sees Agatha forcibly
taken aboard a yacht. He secures a tug
ana when near the yacht drops over
board. .Aleck Van Camp. friend OF Ham
bleton. had an appointment with him. Not
meeting Hambleton. he makes a call upon
friends. Madams and Miss Melanie Reg
nier. He proposes TO the latter and is re-
fused: Melanie explains that she Is OF
high birth In a German principally. from
which she had fled TO escape an unwished
marriage
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1913-01-31
CHAPTER VII.
The Rope Ladder.

The near prospect OF q conclusive
struggle for life is a sharp tonic to
the adventurous soul. The actual
nnal summons to that other room lie
met variously. There is earthly dig
nifty, who nswer even this last tap
at the door with a fitting and quotable
rejoinder; there is deatbbed repen.
lance. whose JUNCTION in momentc NOR
tbs is doubtless a comfort 20 pious rel.
atives; and there are chivalry and va
Tor, twin youths who 20 TO the un-
known banquet singing and bearing
their garlands OF Joy.
But with the chance OF a fight for
life, there Is a sharp-sweet tang that
sends some spirits salloping 10 the
contest. 'Dauntless the s!ugb1tn 20
his lips be set making ready for the
last good run.
When Jim descended the hatchway
after reconnoiteriag on deck, Chate-
lard was gone. The ships cook vas
rcmmaging In a sailors kit that he
had drawn from a locker. Jim men
tally considered the situation. The
seamen had no doubt exaggerated the
calamity. but without question there
was serious trouble. We're the pumps
working? How far were they from
shore? II hopelessly distant from
shore. were they in the course OF
passing steamers? Would any one
look after Miss Redmond's safety?
Monsieur Chatelard had said that she
was N on board. but James did not
believe 4.
While these thoughts few through
his mind, James had been absently
watching while the cook turned his
treasures out upon his bunk. and
paved them over with trembling
hanCs. There were lnnumerable little
things besides q stir white shirt. q
cheap shiny Bible. a stuffed parrot
and several wads OF clothes. And
among the mess Jim caught sight OF
q piece o. stitched canvas that looked
familiar.
Hi. you there. That's my money.
belt" he cried. and jumped forward
to claim his own But in his move
ment he failed u calculate with the
waves The yacht gave another OF
her deepsea ~plunges. and Jimmy.
thrown against his bunk. sas the cook
grab his Kit and make for the ladder.
He regained his feet only in time 10
follow al arms length up the hatch.
Nay. At the top he threw himself
down. like q baseball runner making
his base. after the seaman's legs. but
instead OF a foot, be found himself
clutching one OF the weeds OF
clothes that trailed after he COOK 3
bundle. He caught It trmr and kept
II, but the ships cook and he rest OF
his booty disappeared like G rabbit In.
TO It's burrow.
Jim sat down at the top 81 the lad.
der and examined his haul Il was a
pair Of WOODEN trousers, and they were
Of generous size. He spread them out
on the deck. Round him we're unmis-
taxable signs OF decentralization. The
second oficer was ordering The met 20
the pumps In stern tones; the yacht
was pitching wildly and growing dark.
less was settling on the face OF the
turbulent waters. 5a; in spite OF q;
all. Jimmy's spirit leaped forth IN
laughter as he thought OF his brief.
frantic chase. and lis results IN this
capture OF the characteristic yestiture
OF man.
What's money for. anyway" be
laughed. as he got up and clothed him.
self once more
ITO RI COSTrSf-Fpl
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1913-01-31

Write TO Peruna Testimonials ~ You
Want q Know the Truth.

"efs ~ FNtNSW kWS tEsAns
The following letter was received
by DR.. Hartman through his regular
correspondence:
Il notice the testimonial. o. Mrs.
Alice Boyle, which you give in your
last article. II ! should write her do
you suppose she would give me fur
ther particulars? I have heard IL said
many times that such testimonials are
fakes; that they are either absolutely
fictitious or else the people have been
hired to write them. have been in
ciined to write you a great many
times but these stories about patent
medicine advertisements have dis
couraged me from doing SO. ! am
afflicted with catarrh and should like
very much TO find a remedy such az
your article describes"
To the above letter DR.. Hartman
made the following reply:
My dear Madam do not wonder
that you are confused and have lost
all faith In advertised remedies.
There has been so much said against
them. so much controversy concern
Ing them, | am not surprised that
some people have lost confidence in
them.
NlSn sOQ NOulu WIllt 9lEs. bOHles
as n oma TO another. I wish you
would ask her whether she has been
hired TO write such a testimonial,
whether her testimonial represents
the truth.
! hope you will remember tina. she
IL a housewife. like yourself. that she
has something 10 10 besides write
letters, that she Is a woman OF mod.
crate ear and cannot afford 20
write these letters and pay her own
postage. | hope you will enclose
stamp so she can answer you without
loss TO herself. Mrs. Boyle is a very
estimable lady and no doubt you will
both profit b. being acquainted with
each other.
Should you conclude 10 try Peruna
for your catarrh ! would be very glad
to hear OF the result. can assure you
that no use will be made Of your let
ter. except by your written consent.
Mrs. Boyle very kindly consented { o
have me use her letter, which is my
reason for doing SO. and you will be
treated exactly as she has been.
People o from chronic ca
tarrh who take Peruna. There is no
doubt about that. Some surprising
recoveries are reported almost daily.
I have thousands OF them in my files.
Psruna is for sale at all drug stores.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1913-01-31
Plenty Of Evidence.

Il wonder" said Slithers. stoppirs
bis car at the roadside and addressing
an old man working In the fields. IL
I an get any gasoline around here
Il reckon re kin" replied the old man.
Strengthening up and leaning on his
hoe. re kin get IL In yer system
anyhow. Them cars ahead o 70
seems to have left a few ton OF Il BE-
hind 'em. jedgin' BY the condition Of
the atmosphere."-Judge.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1913-01-31

HI have no use for women's
clubs.
shs-Is Il bscasas sAsv ia he
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Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-07

Sun. sioea 4Ra rides.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-07
ATTRACTIVE HAIR The Elements That Make Beautiful Hair Found In
 Parisian Sage

II your hair is notsa soft and beau tiful, or as fresh and full as that of some friend whose hair you admire don't give up and think you can't help 1t.
 Do what she does-take care of your hair. 1t needs daily attention just as much as your plants need watering
 If your hair is too thin, make it grow like any other plant. If 1t is too dry and brittle soften 1t up-lubricate it. If you have dandruff it is because the scalp is too dry and flakes off Freshen up the scalp and dandruff will go.
 Parisian Sage Is just what you need to make your scalp healthy and free from andruff-your hair wavy, lus- trous and abundant.
 Get fifty cent bottle at the drug gists or toilet counter. Just pour a little of the liquid on cloth or sponge and rub lightly over the hair. taking small strand at time Rub little into the scalp.
 Parisian Sage so applied stops itch- ing head, disso1ves the dandruff. cleanses the hair of dust and excessive oil, takes away the dryness and brit tieness, makes it seem twice as abundant and beautffies it until it is soft and lustrous
 You cannot be disappointed in Parisian Sage. Get a bottle today from The Lee & Osgood Co. and try it.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-07
FATAL PTOMAlNE POISONING. John j.. O'SuIIivan, Former Deputy Highway Commissioner, of New London Died Suddanlx

Ptomaine poisoning caused the sud- den death of John J. OSulliVan, a well known insurance solicitor and member of the New London lodge of Elks, at his home. ST Brooks street, Wednesday noon. Before his condition became se- rious Mir. O'Sullivan recalled eating lobster and chicken in GrOton Thurs day., and 1t is believed by the attend ing physicians that one or the other of these was responsible for the fatal at tack. It was only two months ago that Mrs. O'Sullivan, who was the 'daughter of MT and Mrs. John B. Leahy, of Brooks street, died They had no children
 The latter part of last week, after MT. O'Sullivan had partaken of the dinner referred to in Groton, he com plained of not feeling well, but neither he nor his friends gave the matter serious consideration. On Sunday he attended church, as was his usual cus- tom, and that evening he retired early. saying that he believed a good nights rest would relieve his ailment,
 Monday morning he was so much worse that physician was summoned but even then there was nothing to indicate that his illness was more than slight Tuesday he failed to improve and Wednesday morning symptoms of ptomatne poisoning developed, con- sultation of physicians was held Wed- nesday noon and during 1t MT. O'Suili- van passed away.
 He was about 50 years of age and was esteemed by a wide circle of friends. He was born in Ireland but came to this country early in life and had lived in New London many years. For q long period he was in the xm ploy of his father-in- law. John B. Leahy, and during the administration of ex- Mayor E. l.. Armstrong was in the eity's employ as deputy highway commissioner. For the past four years he had been in the service of the Metfopelltah Life Insurance company. where he was a valued empioye
 He was the picture of health. but it Is thought he was particularly suseep- fl61e ta stomach poisoning, as he had tive previous attacks, He is survived by a brother in New York, tive sisters in New Jersey and aH aged mother in Ireland.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-07

A meeting of the Eastern Connecti- cut development committee was called to order in the rooms of the Norwich Business Mems association Wednesday afternoon at 5.15 o'clock by Chairman Judge Frederick F. Latimer of New London. The full committee was pres- ent, including E. M Wheaton of Put nam, A. " Woodwork of Danielson, Judge Frederick F. Latimer of New London, J. C. Tracy of Willimantic, Mayor T. c. Murphy, Frank H. Smith and H. R. Branche of Norwich. H. R. Branche was elected clerk to fill the vacancy caused by the absence of c. w Pearson. It was voted to allot' the following towns to the various aassocia-. tions to cover in the primary write ups for the proposed magazine of the association: Willimantic, Colchester, Mansfield, Coventry, Andover Hamp- ton, Scotland, Putnam Eastford, Un- ion, Grosvenordale, North Grosvenor- dale, Pomfret, Abingdon, Thompson, Woodstock, DanielSon Plainfield, Can terbury, Moosup, Brooklyn, Sterling, Norwich Lebanon, Franklin, Sprague, Lisbon, Griswold, Voluntown, Salem, Bozrah, Preston, New London, Water ford, Lyme. Groton, Mystic, Stonington, Ledyard, Montville.
 All the associations save New Lon- don submitted general Writeups, which were discussed, On motion of Frank H. Smith it was decided to invite pulp fishing houses in each town to send representative to the meeting at Wild
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-07
Development Committee AIlOts Towns
Eastern Connecticut Divided Among Five Business Mems As sociations to be Written Up for Proposed Magazine Bids to be Asked for Soon-Plans for the Outing.

wood park on August 14 to meet the committee and submit bids for the pub. fishing of the associations magazine, it having been previously decided to give local houses the preference. Ad- tournament was taken at 6.30 o'clock.
 It has been decided by the committee of arrangements for the Business Mems outing to be held next Thursday August Hat Wildwood park Kill ingly. to make the trip by trolley, and special rates for that day have been secured The members of the associa- ton and their friends will meet at their rooms in the Shannon building at 8. 30 a. m. and to martial airs played by Tubbs' band they. will march to the square to board special cars at $40 o'clock.
 Danielson and Putnam merchants will undoubtedly prove royal enter tainers. as they have voted to close every business place for the day. and Putnam, Willimantic, Norwich ana New London will strive to outdo each other in the number attending.
 Norwich will take its own band of music along.
 This years outing is expected to out class anything of the kind that has been attempted by the merchants of eastern Connecticut. The different as sociations whose teams will carry off the honors in the various athletic con- tests will be awarded prizes, and the big clambake under the direction of King George Jacques Will provide arn- ple Seafood for all.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-07
ELENA LED FLEET INTO
 NEWPORT WEDNESDAY,
Start Made from New London Under Light Winds. But Breezes Increased Outside,

Eighty six yachts all flying the red cross on the blue" burgee of the New ' ork Yacht club put to sea Wednes- day from New London harbor for the annual cruise along the New England coast, with Newport as the destination of the days run. The fleet was about equally divided between sail and steam or gasoline, and while the canvas craft section was again closely split be- tween one and two Stickers, there was a pronounced preponderance of modern gasoline boats over ancient steam craft in the proper division.
 Low moist looking clouds hung over the lower reaches of the Thames as the fleet made sail, got up steam and filled feul tanks, and for several hours before the first of the boats dropped down to the harbor's mouth it seemed as if the proper division would have more sport than wind tanners. There were some faint airs from the east ward at sunrise, but at mornings col- ors it was blowing an Irishman's hur- ricane" up and down the mast.
 An increasing southerly breeze, how ever. waited the New ' ork Yacht club ffefa Com ecticut to Rhode Island wa teFs, giving the racing portion of the fleet seme good sport for the greater part of the distance, while the power division enjoyed eeel airs, smooth seas and clear skies.
 Although the start off the mouth of the Thames in the morning was made under somewhat Astless conditions, and the breeze was particularly exaS- peratiag in the Race, when steady winds were necessary to buck a head tide the day as a whole proved sat- isfactery introductory run for the cruise down east.
 The winners of the cups offered by Rear Commodore J. P. Morgan were the scheeners Elena, owned by Morton F. Plant and Hopwell, owned by I. Raymond. and the ,sloops Spartan, owned by Edmund Randolph. and Phryne, owned by George Nichols.
 The winners in the several classes, with their owners, were.
 Schooners- Elena, M. F. Plant; Ariel, F. L. Leland; Taornina w. s. Eaton; Vona, Edward Palmer, and Hopeweu, L Raymond.
 Sloops-Spartan, Edmund Randolph; Avenger, N L. Maxwell; Dorello II, G. L. Batchelder: Joyant w. H. Childs, and Phryne, George Nichols.
 The Elena turned Point Judith whis- tier at 2.18 with the Irolita nine miles after.
 The seven mile run to the finish was a broad reach on the starboard tack and/ the yachts made fast time. The Elena anchored in the harbor at 3.30 and the last of the little sound schoon- CTS reached there at evening colors.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-07
s1oO REWARD sIoo.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure now known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh being constitutional disease, requires a cOnsLItutlonaI treatment. Halls Ca tarrh Cure is taken internally. acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of the system, thereby des- troying the foundation or the disease. and giving the patient strength by building up the constitution and as- sisJ4ng nature in doing its work The proprietors have so much faith ir its curative powers that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that it monials.
 Address F. J. CHENEY & CO, TOLE- DO, Ohio.
 Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
 Take Halls Family Pills for eonsti- patton.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-07
NEW LONDON PIERS
 START THIS FALL.
Outlook is Premisinn Now in the
 Harber City.

The final detail In the preliminary procedure fer the construction of the million dollar ocean terminal at New London was eonsummated Wednesday when Resident Engineer Walde E. Clarke went te Newport and secured the signature of Director Osgeed of the New Lenden Northern Railroad company te the agreement which 1t is proposed to put into effect between the harbor commission and the New London Northern and Central Vermont roads relative to the location of the piers in East New London.
 The signature of MT. Osgood was missing from the documents forward ed to Secretary F. " Chappell by Vice President c. c. Jones of the Grand Trunk. This was due to the fact that the director was i'll and could not be interviewed at the time. Secretary 'ChappeI notified MT. Osgood by tele- phone and Wednesday morning re- ceived a response that the agreement would be signed by him as soon as it was presented. Accordingly Engineer Clarke carried the necessary papers to Newport Wednesday noon.
 The signature of Director Osgood completes the work of the sub-com- mittee of the harbor commission pre- paratory to submitting a concrete proposition for the acceptance of the full board. This proposition includes the plans and recommendations of Resident Engineer Clarke and Con sulting Engineer DonnelIy of New York and also an explicit and definite proposal for the location of the piers at a point in proximity to the present Long dock in East New London.
 A meeting of the commission will be called as soon as possible and if the plans and location are accepted, as it is presumed they will be. bids for construction will shortly be adver- o., s~, 1Oo ,rrf-, -SY1rr journals of the country. It was stated by a member of the commission that work would undoubtedly begin on the piers this fall
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-07
NEW LONDON PATENT. Charles B. Rearick Has Evolved an Elastic Fluid Turbine.

The list of patents issued to Con- necticut inventors for week ending August 1913. furnished by the office of Frank H. Allen is as follows:
 Constant Bouillon. Torrington, molding device (2); James s. Cope land. Hartford driving and braking mechanism for vehicles. Monroe Guett Hartford, electric switch CD. George D. Hartlett, Stamford window screen. Lewis R. Helm, Danbury, combined moistener, ironer and shaper for col lars and cuffs. Woosley NJ. Johnson Hartford, metallurgical apparatus and coal handling apparatus. Peter N. Landine, Milford. baggage rack. AL bert K. Lowell New Haven bottle stopper Harry I. Phillips, Waterbury button fastener. Charles B. Rearick, New London. elastic fluid turbine. Frank M. Sturges, Danbury. fastener. George E. Wood. Southington, form ing tool. Charles A. Frazer West port, design for smoking table Louis Weidlieh. Bridgeport, design for jew el case.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-07
TOWN SCHOOL BOARD
 DISCUSSES SEWER QUESTION. Ready to Join With County Comnis- sioners in Petition to the Common Council

The town school board held a ses sion Wednesday evening at which Her bert NJ. Lerou presided and all the members were present with the excep- ton of Henry A. Tirrell, who is at Cape Cod for his vacation. A quantity of bills relating to repairs at the diff ferent schools. especially at East Nor wich, where new floors and other eX- tensive changes were authorized, were ordered paid.
 The matter of putting in a sewer at the Smith avenue school was discussed and the sentiment of the board was that they were ready to join in a petition with the county commission CTS to the common council of Norwich for such a sewer, to serve both the Long Society school and the county home. The schools have been fumi- gated, it was reported, and other rou- tine matters were disposed of.
 No action has been taken yet on the appointment of new teachers.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-07

A. Desiandes was confined to the house Tuesday because of illness
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-07
How to Lose Your Tan,
 Freckles or Wrinkles
(From Woman's Tribune.

A days motoring, an afternoon on the tennis ground or golf links, a sun bath on the beach or exposure on 8 sea trip. often brings on a deep tan or vivid crimson or, more perplexing still, 9 vigorous crop of freckles. A very necessary thing then is mercoliZed wax which removes tan, redness or freckles quite easily It literally peels off the there's no hurt or injury. As the skin comes off in almost invisible ffaky par tieies. no trace of the treatment is shown. Get an ounce of mercolfzed wax at your druggists and use this nightly as you would cold cream, wash ing 1t off mornings. In week or so you will have an entirely new skin, beautifully clear. transparent and of a most delicate whiteness,
 wrinkles, so apt to form at this sea- son, may be easily and quickly removed by bathing the face in Il solution of powdered saxolite. l oz,. dissolved In witch hazel, k pt. $ is not only a valuable astringe but has a benen- cial tonic effect also.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-07
AT THE DAVIS THEATRE.
Photoplays and Songs.

The Gangsters is the special feature at the Davis for the Wednesday change of films and it shows the thrill ing adventures of a detective who pur- sues his prey by automobile, on the roofs of trains, and finally, by the most daring coup of all, in an airship over the sea. The Ingrate presents a strik- ing story, and the Mutual Weekly is full of up-t to- dateness. Manager Al. Craig sings Sweet Alice Ben Bolt, and there are three other good plays.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-07
The Best Pain Killer.

Bucklen's Arnica s;alve when ap- piled to cut, bruise. sprain, burn or scald, or other injury of the skin will immediately remove all pain. E. E.. Chamberlain of Clinton. Me, says:- Tt robs cuts and other injuries of their terrors. As healing remedy it's equal don't exist" Will do good for you. Only 25c. at The Lee and Osgood Co
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-07


 The committee in charge of the an- nual clambake of the Musicians union has selected the MaenEerchor grounds as the location of the bake. which will be held Sunday. An athletic pro- gramme is being planned, including races, wrestling matches, rope pulling, and ball games. The musicians, with invited guests, will gather at the grounds about o'clock Sunday morn ing Among the many forenoon at fractions will be ball game, and just before luncheon Is served there will be 8 concert More athletic contests will be in vogue during the afternoon, and the bake will be served in at 4 o'clock with the Benoit- Sullivan Clampake club catering. The return will be made around ' o'clock, Those in charge of the affair are Frank King, James Woods, Fred Cash, Fred Clark, George Gauthier and Andrew Krauss.
 Brief News Notes. Miss Kate Sullivan of Merchants avenue is visiting relatives in Daniel son.
 Miss Lena Benoit is passing the week end in Danielson.
 Harold Hannah has returned, after spending two weeks in Danielson.  A, Desiandes was confined to the house Tuesday because of illness, Clifford Dien is moving from Des- landes' block to Dion's block on Hunt CTS avenue.
 Clifford Norman of Merchants ave-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-07
Brouqht to Backus HospitaI.

brought to the Baekus hospital in this city early Wednesday afternoon suf- fering from a badly crushed foot as the result of an accident in a Wester- ly quarry where the man was employ ed. He was brought to this city on the Norwich and Westerly trolley arriving here at 135 and taken to the hospital in the auto ambulance. It may be found necessary to amputate the foot, but it was decided not to do it on We'd raaSdau