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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-02-13
CHAPTER Xxx.
Mollv rem. H.. Sea-

4 Molly Tells Her Story.
i Her breath came in a little sob. and
she sank back on the bench.
For ME? How do you mean?"
Surely had every reason to dis.
trust her, to question her character
and could not believe you realized
the sort of woman she is. / felt II
my duty to discover her purpose here,
and to warn you II possible"
"And you have succeeded. You
learned her purpose in your inter-
view?"
Not exactly" with regret. "My
suspicion was merely stimulated. To
tell the truth, we rather drifted into
renewal Of our old quarrel. How.
ever. between what she said, and parts
OF another conversation overheard. 1
know there Is blackmailing conspir-
acy on foot in which you are in
volved. May / speak very franklin"
i certainly desire It," proudly. ~
am not aware that I have anything to
conceal"
Apparently the scheme these
poope nave on 1Oot originated about
Lieutenant Gaskins. He IL wealthy.
I understand"
Il have been told so; yes, know
he is.'
This knowledge. coupled with the
fact Of your engagement"
MY what?"
Your engagement. had heard II
rumored before. and Mrs. Dupont AZ
sured me it was true"
Tut it is not true, Sergeant Ham.
Enthusiastically II cannot imagine
how inci. rero.t ever started Lien.
,ehsi'' . heen very friend.
~: hss- n rrs"king sliyhtly.
eve. 6 n. riarf; a,,. ,.,,t-,
but Old m 1t ..:s.. f.,1nos.;..,e
he been just Ii. i ., re since
but lneTs is Lothii x. s.solu.slv p,,b.
ang between US. sava n-ver spoken
about this before to any Gre"
If Hamlin's heart leaped wildly a,
this swift denial, there was no eyi. |
dence Of it in his quiet voice.
The point is, Miss Molly, that Mrs
Dupont, and those connected with her I
think Otherwise. They are presumins
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-02-13
CHAPTER XIX.
a Full Confession.

mere were two more dances sched
uied on the program. The last al
these had begun before the infantry
sergeant returned, and, apologizing
Tor his long absence, resumed his dr.
lies at the door. Across the room.
aamhn's eyes met those of Miss Nc.
Oohaid, where she danced with an
unknown officer; then he turned and
eiDowed his way to the street. The
motel opposite was all hustle and CON.
fusion, the bar-room crowded with tho
thirsty emergency walters who had
fushed about the hall completing final
preparations. The Sergeant. intent
on MS purpose, and aware that the
Dand nad ceased playing, lodged past
tnese and entered the parlor. It was
already occupied by four men. who
were playing cards at a small, ronnd
liable and smoking vigorously, entire.
y engrossed in their game. None Of
them 90 much AZ glanced up, and the
intruder hesitated an instant. QUICKLY
determining his course Of action
There was little choice left. The pirl
would never make an appointment
With him except through necessity
AND 1t was nanifestly his duty to pro.
tect her from observation. Two Of the
men sitting there were strangers: the
others he knew merely by sight q
Unborn gambler called Charlie. and
suffers clerk. His decision was sw,st
and characteristic.
Gents" he said. stepping up. and
tapping the table sharply, you'll have
70 vamoose from here"
What the hell" the gamble,
.oohed up sno the gray eyes ana
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-02-13

the hotel from the dance hall, crowd
ing the passage, and thronging in to
where the tables were set. Then a
rattle of dishes, and the steady shut
fling of walters rushing back and
forth. Occasionally he could distin-
guish shadow out in the hall, but
never changed his motionless posture,
or removed his eyes from the aper-
trre, until she slipped noiselessly
through and stood there painting
slightly, her hand clasping the knob
of the door. Apparently in the semi
darkness of the room she was uncer-
tain of his presence, while her white
dress touched by the outside reflec-
ton made her clearly visible.
ut is all right, Miss Mcdonald" he
murmured hastily, arising. There is
nothing to fear"
you are here-alone?"
"Yes," smiling in memory. There
were occupants when / first arrived,
but they were persuaded to depart l
had a suspicion you might prefer it
that way"
Eyes," puzzled by his manner, yet
softly pushing the door back SO as to
exclude the light. Il can see better
now. Are-are you sure no one can
overhear? have something to tell
you-somethilg important"
There is no one else here, yet some
one might stumble into this room
1t is not private, you know. We shall
he safer on the porch outside. VIII
you take my hand, and let me guide
your"
She did SO unhesitatingly, but hen
fingers were cold, and he could feel
the twitching Of her nerves.
"You are frightened-not OF me
surely?"
"oh, mol" a slight catch In he,
voice, "but I am running such a risl
venturing here. Ii had to pretend ,
siek-headache to get away. You mus
not condemn me until you hear VII.
came
Il condemn? Hardly, Miss McDoI
aid. / am merely a soldier receivin
orders; mine not to question why
Here is the window: now sit down o
this bench. I'll keep guard, an
listen" His voice sank lower, a littl
touch of tenderness In 1t impossibl
to disguise. Are you in trouble?
1t something can aid you to owe
Gomez"
She did not answer at once but res
: ed her chin in one hand, and turnt
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-02-13
coeyRonr ,s,a 81 A.c.tfclUR6 q co

From among that merry tnrcng OF
strangers his eyes soon distinguished
that one in whom he felt special In
Dupont, dancing now
With Mcdonald, the rather corpulent
Major exhibiting almost youthful agil-
.fty under the inspiration Of the music.
The lady talked with animation. as J
Ihey c1rcled among the others on the
door, her red lips close to her part
ner's ear, hut Hamlin, suspicious and i,
watchful, noted that her eyes were
busy elsewhere, scanning the faces. |
They swept over him, apparently I'M
seeing, but as the two circled swiftly
~. the hand resting lightly on the
Majors shoulder was uplifted sudden
II in a peculiar, suggestive movement.
He stared after them until they were
lost in the crowd, feeling confident
that the motion of those white-gloved
hnrers was meant as signal of
warning. To whom was 1t conveyed?
He glanced aside at the jam Of figures
in the doorway. Both the black-whis-
kered man and Connors had disap.
1eared.. It was signal then, instant
u understood and obeyed.
The Sergeant had scarcely grasped
this fact when his attention was al
Ierted by the appearance OF Moss NC
Donald. She was dancing witch q cl-
villain, an Immediately dressed mol
vidual with ruddy, boyish face. HIS
hntense admiration Of his partner WAS
plainly evident, and the girl, simply
dressed In white, her cheeks flushed,
her dark eyes bright with enjoyment,
set Hamlin's cool nerves throbbine.
could not resist gazing at her. ana,
Is their eyes met, she bowed. the fuii
red lips parting in smile Of recognf
ton. There was no reservation, no
restraint in that quick greeting, as
ssshe whirled by; he could not fail TO
comprehend its full significance-she
had not forgotten, had no desire to
forget. What he imagined he read
in her face swept all else from his
mind instantly, and, with eager eyes,
he followed her slight, girlish figure
o. they circled the hall. The music
ceased, and he still watched as the
lad led her to seat, himself sinking
into chair beside her. Then the pass
ing out Of several men, who desired
sssgsEs sRaskgs salanss als attention On
came to the door, which by now con
tanned few loiterers, and stood ther,
. moment gazing out into the street
Are you Sergeant Hamlin?" he
asked quietly.
YES"
Miss Mcdonald requested me to
nand you this note unobserved.
nave no knowledge of it's contents. y
Hamlin felt the fiutter of the paper
IN his palm, and stood silent, clinging
20 it, as the other carelessly recrossed
the room. She was looking toward
MIN, but he made no motion to un.
ioid the missive, until his eyes, search
1ng the chairs. had located Mrs. Du-
pont. The very secret of delivery
made him cautious, made him suspect
II mad to do with that woman. She
was beside the band-stand, still con.
Sersing with the Major, apparently
oDnvious to any other presence, her
face turned aside. Assured of this he
opened the paper, and glanced at the
Jew hastily scrubbed lines.
Il trust you, and you must believe
90 not do this without cause. During
the 1ntermission be In the hotel mar.
S1or." 49, pA1
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1913-06-05

Miss Sadie Craig, Of Black
stone Institute. Virginia. is at
home for the holidays. Miss
Craig completed her course at
tho Institute this spring.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1913-06-05
Here From Texas.

N. r. Hendricks and wife of
Sherman, Texas, accompanied
by his sister, Mrs. Johnnie Dom
nekoo of Trenton, Texas, are
visiting their father, j. r.
Hendricks, near Liberty. Mr..
Hendricks is in the real estate
business in Texas and is pros
pering. This is his first visit to
the old home in about six years.
1t will be remembered that
j. F. Hendricks had his leg
broken by a tree falling on him
two or three months ago, and
we are sorry to learn that he is
not doing SO well at present.
erysipelas having set in and
causing much suffering. We
trust he will recover soon,
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1913-06-05
PiCkenS School
Commencement.

The commencement exercises
Of the Pickens High school were
held in the school auditorium
Monday and Tuesday evenings.
the auditorium being crowded
with patrons and friends of the
school on both nights. On &C
count Of lack of space we are
unable to give an account
which would do the pupils and
teachers justice. Monday night
the graded school pupils gave
an enjoyable entertainment,
and Tuesday night the gradual
ing exercises took place. Prof.
D. w. Daniel Of Clemson Col
legc delivered the address,, and
q fine address it was, The
fighting man. was his subject.
The members Of the class Of 'l3
are Misses Alberta Tongue,
Esther Edens, Stella Porter and
Mcssrs. Ossie Hendricks and
Robert Baker.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1913-06-05
Wilson Place Prince 3644.

Black Jack with white points.
Foaled June "a, 1908, 151 hands
high; plenty Of bone, foot, head
and ear; splendid style. finish
and action. Will make the
season Of 1913 at College Barns,
Clemson College, S. G.
Terms:-$12 to insure mare in
foal; SIS down at time of service
and balance due when mare
is parted with or leaves the
county.
This Jack was recently pur-
chased by Clemson College at
Danville, Kentucky. He is
without doubt one of the best
Jacks in service in the South.
adv. julie
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1913-06-05

Willie Harris, who holds a re-
sponsible position with Dunn Il
Bradstreet. Atlanta, visited his
parents, Mr.. and Mr.. T. d..
Harris, in Pickens a few days
this week.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1913-06-05
Notice.

All persons hunting or camp
ing on lands of Carolina Timber
GO. are requested to get a per
NIT and when their time is M
they will please have it sisned
on back by some citizen in the
section where they go stating
if everything is left in good
shane and tn, no timber has
been cut and that no fire was
let out. They will be allowed
to kill six squirrels per day, but
no turkeys, deer or pheasants.
Permits must be returned.
Carolina Timber Co.,,
w. H. Chastain, Agt.,
Pickens S. c..
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1913-06-05

N. II. Kennemore, Of Central
route 2, was one Of our visitors
Tuesday. Mr.. Kennemore has
been taking The Sentinel 35
years and came in to renew.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1913-06-05
Deafness Cannot Be Curea

by local applications. as thoy cenllot
reach tho diseased portion OF the car.
There Is only. one way to. cure DEAFNESS.
and that is by constitutional r.medies.
Deafness. IS caused by an inflamed .condi-
chan Tube. When this tube is inflamed
you have q ru.nbling, sound or imperfect
herring, and when It is entirely closed.
fammation can be taken out and this
tube restored. to It's normal condition.
hearing will BIO destroyed forever, ninef
cases out Of ten aro caused by Catarrh,
which is nothing but an inflamed condi-
tion Of the mucous surfaces.
Wo will glvo Ono Hundred Dollars for any case Of
(cnusCI by cotarrh) TINT annot DO curod by
Halls Catnrrh euro. Send for circulars, froo.
F.J CHENEY, & co, Toledo, Ohio.
Bold by Druggists, 15c.
Take Halls Eanlly pills for constipation.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1913-06-05
Court.

Court convened in Pickens
Monday with Judge Bowman
presiding, Solicitor Bonham and
stenographer Smith in their &C
custOmed places.
The case of the State VS..
Champ Mauldin, charged with
ASSAULT with intent to ravish,
was first called and lasted thru
Monday and Tuesday, the Jury
returned q verdict Of not guilty
late Tuesday, after being out
ont only a short time.
Court adjourned from II
o'clock until $50 Tuesday on
recount of the old soldiers re-
union.
Frank Dodson plead guilty of
grand larceny and was sentenc-
eel to 8 months on chaingang.
j. l.. Whitlock plead guilty of
larceny and was sentenced to 9
months on public works.
Will johnson and Jim Will
!iams plead guilty of house
breaking and larceny and were
sentenced to 15mOnths on gang.
Court adjourned sine die Wed
nesday morning.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1913-06-05
Notice Of Final Settlement and DISCHARGE

NOTICE is hereby given that | will
make application to j. Is. Newbery Esq.
Judge of Probate for Pickens county
In the State Of South Carolina, on the
90 day of June. 1918, ut 10 o'clock in
the forenoon, or as soon thereafter as
said application can be heard for leave
to make final settlement Of the estate
of f. e. Cox, deceased, and obtain
discharge as administrators Of said es-
tate. Mrs. Lena Cox,
at Administrators.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1913-06-05
Local and Personal

DR.. Lake Jameson Of Easley,
was in Pickens Tuesday.
Sydney Bruce, of Davidson
College, is at home for the holt
days.
p. P. Boggs, of Savannah,
Ga, is visiting friends and rela-
tives in this county.
w. G. Gaines, a good citizen
Of Norris, was q visitor at the
county seat this week.
Miss Hutchins, Of Greer, is
the attractive guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. II. Hutchins.
The many friends of Mrs.
Emma Major will regret to
learn that she has been very i'll.
y. l.. Reeves and H.. IL. Hen
bricks, prominent citizens Of
Liberty, were visitors at tho
county seat this week.
Mrs. j. E. Bannister, of Lib
erty, visited her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. r. A.. Bowen, last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. LeRoi Boggs,
of Easlcy, were the weekend
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. G..
Thornley,.
Miss Christine Sutherland has
returned to Pickens Batter a
pleasant visit to homefolks near
DacuSville.
The Ladies Aid Society Of the
Pickcns Baptist church met
with Mrs. Gillespie on Monday
afternoon.
Mari cd by y. Is. NeWbcry at
his office, June 9, 1913, Miss
Mirtic Xix and Leonard Smith
Of Easley.
Rev. G.. II. Kirby, j. II. Harris
and Il. e.. Bruce attended the
Methodist District Conference
at lIaurens last week.
Married by j. b. Newbcry at
his residence May 81, 1913. Miss
Carrie Whitmire and Truman
Childress, all of Pickens.
One of the most delightful
meetings of the Entire Nous
club vas the one held at the
home of Mrs. j. ~. Partridge
last Wednesday afternoon. Miss
Matte Finley served a delight
full salad course during the
afternoon. A large number of
the members enjoyed Mrs. Par
tridge's hospitality.
j. ID. NJ Keith, a prominent
citizen Of the Marietta section.
was among our visitors Tuesday.
Mr.. Keith is oneof ourOldcst and
best subscribers, having been
taking The Sentinel since it's
first issue more than forty years
ago, and Tuesday he had us
mark his subscription up more
than a year in advance.
The Mount Pleasant cores.
pondcnt Of the Laurensville
Herald says: The school at
this place closed a successful
year last Friday, The pupils
were given a holiday and in
afternoon all enjoyed an
abundant supply of lemonade
and delicious ice cream. Miss
Hattie Earle, Of Pickens, was
the principal of the school this
year and all the pupils are very
much devoted to her. She has
been elected for another term.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1913-06-05

Miss Minor Boggs. of Liberty
spent Monday in Pickens'
DR.. J. N. Hallum spent a few
hours in Greenville last week.
Miss Bessie Jones, Of Easley,
is the guest of Mrs. II. r. Allen.
Miss Florence Bowen visited
friends and relatives in Liberty
last week.
Miss Janet Bolt. of Easley,
was the guest Of Miss Matte
Finley last week.
Miss Frances Bruce spent a
few hours in Grccnvillc Satur-
day.
Ed SeabOrn has returned to
his home after spending several
days in Pickcns.
"
MISS emily Robinson, or EaS-
ley, is tie guest Of Miss Frances
Bruce this week.
Bond Anderson, Of Anderson.
was business VISITOR IN the
Guy last week.
College, spent Monday III Pick
ems.
"
}. F. Morgan, of Central, was
Niol'oaS.
~ j.
Hi,sS LOIS s1onehI az
W,n'il"p' '' lo'''o 'ol 'h'
Dr T, Rolt ana Mice R,:,nv
Of Anderson snont , fnw, hnnrs
Sundnv with Mr and Mrs ! n
PARTRIDGE
-
cd to Pickcns after q pleasant
visit to Mrs. ~. {. Fulgum in
Wilson, N. Z.
-
Mrs. Myers, who for some
Mary Alexander, has returned
TO her nome in Grcenvillc.
-
Miss Gertrude Harris, who
has been a student at Lander
College the past session, has re-
-
Miss Olive Newton, a teacher
for several sessions past in the
graded school at Mullins, S. c..
is at her home for the holidays.
-
Miss Patti Major wbo b,s
pitJono nna;, ~ I.l;nlI 'c e
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1913-06-05

II. r. McHugh has opened up
a first-class pressing club in the
Robinson building next door to
the Keowee Bank. He solicits
your patronage and guarantees
satisfaction.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1913-06-05

keV. u. WardlaW, once a stu
lent in the Pickens high school,
out who has been in California
FOR some time, has accepted a
call to the Baptist church in
Jackson, Wyoming. We wish
for him success in his far away
home.
Will Boggs spent several days
in Pickens this week while on
his way to spend a week with
his mother at Nimmons. He
has been located at Savannah,
Ca, for several years and is in
the employ Of the A, G. l.. rail
road. His many friends in this
county are glad to see him.
w. G.. Keith, of the Griffin
community. was very painfully
hurt q few days ago. While
cutting crossties q tree fell on
him, crushing him to earth. He
was carried home in an uncon-
scious condition, and DR.. Robin
son, Of Pickens, was called in
to treat him. We are glad to
state that Mr.. Keith has about
recovered from the injuries.
Mr.. Jake Hudson, son of j..
M. Hudson Of this county, was
hurt at the saw mill Of G.. B..
Grant at Branchville last Thurs
day and died from the injuries
next day. His body was brought
to his old home in this county
and buried at Mi. Bethel Satur.
day. He was about 80 years of
age. The family and relatives
have tho sympathy Of their
friends in this time Of sorrow.
j. e. Harris gave a lawn par
ty Thursday evening in honor
of the teachers of the school.
An unusually large crowd Of
young people were present and
cn.joyed it to the limit. In the
receiving line were Mr.. Harris
and Misses Nellie Freeman and
Prince. The Pickens
Band added much to the pleas
Ire Of the evening with its de-
lightful selections. Two punch
bowls. ono on the piazza pre-
sided over by Miss Elinor Knight
and the other on the lawn by
Misses Nellie Freeman and Lo-
rcna Taylor. served to quench
the thirst of those present.
An entertainment by he
membersof the Timrod Literary
society was given last Friday
evening before an appreciativo
audience. The proceeds will be
used to make a payment O N an
encyclopaedia recently purchas-
ed by the school. The follow
ing was the program: The
Bachelors Congress. by mem
bcrs Of the society. Music, by
Miss Frances Bruce. A Cheer
full Companion. Miss Susie Hes
ter and Minnie Herd. Miriam
New Year Resolutions,
Miss Sara Attaway. Pantomine
Nearer My God to Thec,) Miss
Porter. Hey Rubc," by
j. w. Ballentine.
A marriage that was a pleas.
ant surprise to many friends of
the bride and groom here and at
Westminster was that of Mr.. A.
H.. N. Folger, manager of the
passenger depot at this place,
and Mrs. Vada Marett, formerly
Seneca, but until her marri-
age to Mr.. Folgcr, a resident of
Westminster. The ceremony
was said at Westminster Sun
evening and was witnessed
by several friends of the con
tracting parties. That the mar
was to take place had been
kept secret and the announce
ment here Monday morning was
a surprise. Mr.. and Mrs. Fol
ger are at home to their friends
at their residence on Fair PLAY
street. Seneca Farm and Fac
tory.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1913-06-05

Hon. Matthew Hendricks, one
OF this %county's most prominent
citizens, who lives on Pickens
route 4, paid us a pleasant call
while in town Tuesday.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1913-06-05

We call your special attention
TO the new advertisements of
the Battery at Easlcy, and Greg
L. Mauldin at Pickens, which
appear in this issue. 1T will pay
Our readers to read our adver-
tisements every week.
The Detroit times., 1913-10-27
THIEVES LOOT
PAIR OF HOUSES;
LOSS is $1,000

No. 277 Brady-st.. returned to heu
home after q short absence, at 7:3t
O'Clock. Sunday evening, she found
two burglars ransacking the apart
meht, but as she entered the house
they fed through the back door
leaped into spring wagon in which
three other men were seated. anl
drove rapidly away.
They failed to find 5000. which was
hidden under the mattress in the
baby's crib.
A big grist OF small Jobs" was re
ported to the police for their week
end record.
Many careless persons who mel
strangers in barrooms are wiser from
$50 to $50 worth. Pigeon and chicken
thieves did a rushing business. Sam
Petonie, of No. 30S Clinton-st.. was
arrested on the charge OF stealing
700 pounds OF coal from James ID
Wheeler's coal yard at No. 424 Mon
roe-ave.
. Bernard Steiff reported that he was
held up and robbed of $3.50 by two
men. and Sam Goldstein and Morris
Jacobs were arrested on suspicion.
Burglars pried open the door of A
ID. Towle's shooting gallery, at No
80 Woodward-ave., Saturday night
and stole four revolvers, II chear
watches, and some cash, totaline
$1O3.
The Detroit times., 1913-10-27
.PLUMES BARRED
BY CUSTOMS FOLK
New Law Prohibiting Importa
ton Strictly Enforced At
Ferry Dock

. Under the new tariff law. which
bars the importation OF plumes, heads
quilts, wings, tails and skins OF wild
birds. the customs inspectors in De
troit seized several hundred dollars
worth OF plumes from the hats of fair
Canadians. Saturday and Sunday
Monday brought bad weather. and
this. coupled with the fact that the
walls OF the despoiled Windsorites
have been pretty generally heard. put
check on the wearing of feathers
on the ferry.
Wearers OF plumes were given their
choice Of returning to Canada or leav
ing their feathers at the customs Of
foe. When they demurred the feath,
ers were removed from their hats BY
Miss Zuckrieger. who examines sus.
pected women smugglers.
Women returning from Europe,
whose plumes were seized In New
York. are planning TO contest the rul.
ing OF Assistant Secretary Hamlin. OF
the treasury department. that the ex.
clusion OF aigrettes purchased In this
country before the tariff law went
into effect can be enforced. No such
serious problem faces the Detroit
customs office, as most of the plumes
that come over are worn by Canadian
citizens, and are returned to them
when they 90 back to Windsor