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Gilpin observer., 1913-04-03
cHAPrER xIx-(contInued.)


whats the matter?" asked the
captain.
Ellery did not answer He read the
note through and then. without a
word, handed It to his friend.
The note was as follows:
Dear John:
Il am going away. as I told you
would II he came. He Is coming.
Tuesday l got letter from him. It
was written at Kingston. Jamaica. al
most three months ago. ! can't think
why ! haven't got 1t sooner. but sup
pose It was given to some one to
mail and forgotten. In It he said he
was tired Of going to sea and was CON-
ing home to me. / had money, he
said, and we could get along. He had
shipped aboard brig bound for Sa-
vannah, and from there he was going
to try for berth on a Boston. bound
vessel. SO ! am going away and not
coming back. could not stand the
disgrace and l could not see him. You
and Grace won't need me any more
now. Don't worry about me. / can
always earn living while l have my
strength. Please don't worry. II he
comes tell him l have gone you do
not know where. That will be true,
for you don't. I hope you will be
very happy. do hope SO. Oh, John,
you don't know how l hate to do this,
but = must. Don't tell Nat He would
do something terrible to him M he
came. and Nat knew. Just say have
been called away and may be back
some time. Perhaps I may. Love to
all. Good-by. Yours truly.
"KEZIAH COFFIN"
The captain stared at the note Then
he threw It to the floor and started
for the door. The minister sprang
from his chair and called to him.
NAT" he cried. NAT! Stop! where
are you going?"
"Goin'?" he growled. Coin? I'm
goin' to find her. first OF all. Then
I'm comm back to wait for him"
But you won't have to wait He'll
never come. He's dead"
. Dead? Dead? BY the everlastin'! |!
this has been too much for you, l
ought to have known It. I'll send the
doctor here right on. can't stay
myself. I've got to go. But"
Listen! listen to me! Ansel Cof.
IN is dead. I tell you. know It. I
know all about It. That was what
wanted to see you about Did Keziah
tell you OF the San Jose and the sailor
who died of smallpox in this very
building? In that room there?"
"Yes. John, you-"
I'm not raving. It's the truth. That
sailor was Ansel Coffin. l watched
with him and one night. the night
before he died. he spoke Keziah's
name. He spoke Of New Bedford and
Gilpin observer., 1913-04-03
~Trumetr' Mr. stones tone chang

"Trumetr' Mr.. Stones tone chang
ID. i.
Yes. Trumet, down on the Cape.
Ever been there? We think It's about
as good place as there is."
"Hu-u-mi Trumet? Well. Captain
Hammond, you wished to see me.
understand"
"Yes. Fact is, Mr.. Stone, want
to ask you where can find Mrs. Ke-
ziah Coffin. She's a relation of yours,
l b'lieve, and she's come to Boston
lately. Only yesterday or the day
afore. Can you tell me where she
is?"
why do you wish to see herr"
"Oh, for reasons. personal ones.
She's friend of mine"
II see No. captain, can't tell you
where she is Good morning"
Captain Nat was greatly disappoint-
ed.
Hold on there. just minute" he
begged. This is important, you un-
derstand, Mr.. Stone. I'm mighty anx-
ious to find Kezi-Mrs. Coffin. We
thought. some Of her friends and 1,
that most likely you'd know where
she was. Can't you give us any help
at all? Hasn't che been here?"
Good morning. Captain Hammond.
You must excuse me, I'm busy"
He went into the office and closed
the door. Captain Nat rubbed his
forehead desperately. He had been
almost sure that Abner Stone would
put him on Keziah's track. Grace had
thought so. too. She remembered
what the housekeeper had told con-
cerning her Boston cousin and how
the latter had found employment for
her when she contemplated leaving
Trumet. after her brothers death.
Grace believed that Keziah would go
to him at once.
Nat walked to the door and stood
there. trying to think what to do next.
A smart young person, wearing con-
spicuous suit of clothes, aided and
abetted by vivid waistcoat and a
pair Of youthful but promising side
whiskers. came briskly along the side
walk and stopped in front of him.
We'll, sir?" observed this person.
with cheerful condescension. ANY
thing can do for your"
Captain Nat turned his gaze upon
the side whiskers and the waistcoat.
"Hey?" he queried.
Il say. is there anything 1 can do
for your"
The CAPTAIN shook his head.
"No-oo." be drawled dryly. I'm afraid
not. son. admit that don't seem
scarcely possible. but am afraid it's
So"
was you?"
We'll. don't know. What might
be on your line-clothes?"
The bewhiskered one drew himself
up. Il am connected with Stone &
Barker" he said sharply. And. see
ing you standing in our doorway. l
thought possibly"
Yes. yes. Beg your pardon. I'm
sure. No, don't want to buy any
thing. come to see Mr.. Stone on q
personal matter"
Hes busy. suppose"
so he says"
The young man smiled with serene
satisfaction. I'm not surprised" he
observed complacently. I'VE are a
busy house, Mr.-er@"
"Hammond's my name. Are you Mr..
Barker?"
Moo. my name is Prince"
so? Silent partner in the firm.
hey?"
Moo. not exactly" Mr.. Prince was
slightly embarrassed. mo, l am a
salesman-at present. Was the mat
ter you wished to see Mr.. Stone about
very private one?"
"Middlin'"
We'll. l asked because Mr.. Stone
Is a busy man and we like to save
him all the-the-"
Trouble you can. hey? That's nice
OF you, you must save him lot. Mr.
-er-King. was it?"
mo, Prince"
Sure and sartin'. Prince. of course.
Gilpin observer., 1913-04-03

Of Trumet and Of her, over and over
again. l was sure who he was then.
but called in Ebenezer Capen, who
used to know Coffin in New Bedford.
And he recognized him. Nat, as sure
as you and I are here this minute,
Ansel Coffln, Aunt Keziah's husband,
is buried in the Trumet cemetery"
Gilpin observer., 1913-04-03
The DEAREST
BABY
Mrs. Wilkes Fondest Hopes
Realized-Health, Hap
piness and Baby.

Plattsburg, Miss" "Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has proved
very beneficial to me, for now I am well
and have a sweet healthy baby, and
our home is happy.
II was an invalid from nervous pros
tration, indigestion and female troubles,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-01
slOO Reward, 500

The readers of this paper will he
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all it's stages,
and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
cure is the only positive cure now
known to the medical fraternity. Ca
tarrh being a constitutional disease.
requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
any, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system,
thereby destroying the foundation of
the disease, and giving the patients
strength by building up the fconstitu-
ton and assisting nature IN doing its
work. The proprietors have so much
faith in its curative powers that they
offer One Hundred Dollars for any
case that 1T fails to cure. Send for list
of testimonials
Address f. j. CHENEY & CO., To-
ledo, Ohio.
Sold by all druggists, 75c
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-01
MOTTO r..

Whereas meeting of the stock
holders of The Eureka Drug Company,
Corporation, with it's principal place
of business at Watts Mills Village,
Laurens, S. c., on the Goth. day of
December, 1912, adopted resolution,
copy of which is as follows BE
it resolved by the stockholders of the
Eureka Drug Company that the capital
stock of the said Eureka Drug Com
pany be increased from One Thousand
to twenty-five Hundred Dollars by
the issance to the present stockhold-
ers a stock dividend Of Five Hundred
Dollars, and by the issuance of One
Thousand Dollars an new stock, at par,
said stock to be divided into Shares uf
the par value Of Ten Dollars each"
Books of subscription to the said ad-
ditional capital stock will be opened
at the office of the Eureka Drug Com
pany on Thursday, January 23rd, 1913
at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
l.. lG. Bishop,
23-3t Sect'y & Treas
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-01
600
knight-DayiS.

Princeton, Dec. 27.-Lovely in ev-
cry detail was the wedding of Miss AL
lie Davis and j. Cleveland Knight on
Wednesday last, at the home of the
brides parents. The ceremony was
performed BY Rev. e. W. Davis, cous-
in to the bride The wedding was a
quiet home affair, witnessed by a large
number of relatives and friends of
the contracting parties.
The wedding party entered in the
Following order. AS Miss Sara Britt
rendered Mendelsshon's wedding
march, Miss Near Pitts entered first,
followed by Mr. j. A. Davis, the bride
then entered, attended by Miss Annie
Lee Arnold, next came the groom at
tended by Mr.. Todd Knight. the best
man, brother to the groom The
bride wore a beautiful suit of brown
They were the recipient of many
handsome presents. The bride is the
eldest daughter of Mr.. j. Frank Da-
Wis, one OF Laurens courty's most
progressive and successful farmers.
She is one Of the communty's fair
est. most popular young ladies.
Mr.. Knight is a son Of Mr.. Neal
knight. He is widely known through
out Laurens county. He is young
man of high moral character and is
one of the rising young farmers of the
county.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-01

Miss Lucille Wolfe and proceeded to
the altar where the impressive and
beautiful marriage service was read
by the Rev. j. NJ. Dallas, pastor of the
church. The responses were given
in very clear voice which was heard
by the largs gathering of friends, com
posing the congregation. AT the con-
clusion of the ceremony the happy
pair received the hearty congratula-
tions of their relatives and friends af.
ter which they proceeded by automo-
bile TO Laurens where they boarded the
train for Cross Hill where the honey
moon will be spent.
Miss Madden is the only daughter
of MIR. and Mrs. Sidney Madden and is
one of Friendships most popular
young ladies, esteemed and loved for
her genial sunny disposition. The
bridegroom, Mr.. Coats, is young gen.
tleman of talent who is bound to do
well in life. Tie young people receiv-
ed many handsome and costly pres
ents from their friends and well-wish-
ers. Among those present at the we'd
ding we observed Mr.. Claude Madden
of Chattanooga, Tenn, who received
a hearty welcome home. On the
whole the wedding was one of the
pretttest and most interesting events
that has taken place in the community
for some time.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-01
900
lS.HenderSOn.

On Thursday morning at half after
nine o'clock very pretty marriage
was solemnized at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. j, l.. Wells of Mt. Carmel, S. c..
when their daughter Alma Frances
became the bride of Mr.. r. T. Hender-
son, of Barksdale, S. G.
Only a few friends and the members
of the immediate family were present
to witness the ceremony, which was
performed by Rev. w. l.. Patterson
of the A. r. p. church at Lancaster.
The parlor was tastefully decorated
for the occasion and carried out the
happy Christmas season.
The bride is young woman Of rare
Graces of mind and person The groom
is a prosperous young planter, being
the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Lafay-
cite Henderson.
Immediately after the ceremony Mr..
and Mrs. Henderson left on the north
bound train for Barksdale, where a
brilliant reception was rendered to a
number of invited guests.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-01

90 ~
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-01
NOTICE.
patton.

physicians are requested to submit
TO the Board of County Commissioners
at the next regular meeting on Jan
uary 9th, 1913, bids for furnishing
medical attention to/the inmates of
the county poor house and Jail for
the ensuing years. Separate bids for
the two institutions. Bids should be
hled with the clerk of the board be-
fore the meeting
III. b. Humbert,
1o-zI SUPERVISOR
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-01
HEALTHY LIVER
MAKES BEAUTY
Famous Actress Finds that a Healthy
Liver is Necessary to Good Locks
and YOuthfulneSs,

One of the best known women of
the American stage is writing a series
OF articles on the preservation of
beauty. She attaches great Importance
to keeping the liver active at all times
and she is right. Neither good looks
nor happiness will stay long with any
man or woman who lets the liver get
lazy and sluggish
1T is not always safe'to take calomel
the old liver remedy. Doctors agree
that it is a very uDcertain drug. But
Laurens Drug Co. jhas remedy for
sale that they guarantee to take the
place of calomel Absolutely, and still
be harmless, causing no restriction of
habit or diet. This remedy is Dod-
sons Liver Tone
Dodson's Liver Tone is pleasant
tasting vegetable liquid. but it starts
the liver gently and surely and relieves
constipation and biliousness so
promptly that it has become a depend
able remedy in thousands of homes in
the United States. There are scores
Of families in this vicinity who will
not be without it in the house and
who would not think of starting on
trip without a bottle of it,
Laurens Drug Co. has sold so much
Dodson's Liver Tone that they are
convinced of its merit and will give
any person his 30 cents back. who
buys a bottle and does not find that
1t takes the place of calomel to per-
fection
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-01

See the soc. 75c, $1.OO and $1.5O
values in fancy china that we have in
our show window at 35c. They were
extra good values at our regular pric-
es but as there are only a few of a
KIND we have put a plice on them
that you can't afford 20 pass by. Re
member your choice of any article in
the window only 80 cents this week
only.
S. NJ. G. e. II. WILKES & CO.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-01

DARBY'S PROPHCLACTIC FLUID
is marvellous household remedy. 1t
cures cramp collie instantly. Corrects
nauseated stomach, heals cuts, wounds
and sores on the surface Of the body
and destroys germs in the sick room.
1t is used internally and externally.
Price 10 cents per bottle Sold by
Laurcns Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-01
600
Smith -McNeilI.

wedding of Statewide interest
and marked with beauty and impress
siveness was that of Miss Sudie Paul
inc Smith of Coronaca and William
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-10-29
II. KIDNEYS And
BLADDER BOTHER
TAKE SALTS TO FLUSH KIDNEYS
AND NEUTRAllZE IRRl.
TATlNG ACIDS.

Kidney and Bladder weakness result
from uric acid, says a noted authority.
The kidneys filter this acid from the
blood and pass 1t on to the bladder,
where it often remains to irritate and
inffame, causing q burning, scalding
sensation, or setting up an irritation
at the neck of the bladder, obligtng you
to seek relief two or three times dur
ing the night. The sufferer Is In con-
slant dread. the water passes some
times with scalding sensation and Is
very profuse:, again, there IS DIFFICULTY
in avoiding 1t.
Bladder weakness, most folks call II,
because they can't control urination.
While It il extremely annoying and
sometimes every painful, this Is really
one Of the most simple ailments to
overcome. Get about four ounces of
Jad Salts from your pharmacist and
take a; tablespoonful In glass OF
water before breakfast, continue this
for two or three days. This will neu-
traljze, the acids in the urine 80 it no
longer is source, of irritation to the
bladder. and urinary organs which then
act normally again.
Jad Salts is inexpensive. harmless.
and is made from the acid OF grapes
and lemon juice, combined with ltthia
and is used by thousands of folks who
are subject to urinary disorders caus-
ed by uric acid irritation. Jad Salts
is splendid for kidneys and causes no
bad effects whatever.
Here you have a pleasant, efferves-
cent lithia-water drink. which quickly
relieves bladder trouble-Adv.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-10-29
Conrad Items.

Special to Times Republican.
Conrad, Oct 29.-Miss Viola Scoville,
who is attending school at Ames. was
taken seriously Ill and her life was de-
SPARED Of but she Is some better now.
Her father, J. A. Scoville, returned
home Saturday.
DR.. w. D. Penfleld is some better. His
grandson, William Rutledge. of Bur-
lington, Wash, came to see him.
The Mason's entertained their wives
and the Eastern Stars at banquet
Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Frank Swearingen returned
Tuesday from her western trip.
Burdette Sharp, a former Conrad
boy, but now of Crook, Colo, announces
the arrival Of baby girl at his home.
home.
Orrin Baker and family will move to
South Dakota farm Thursday.
o. r. Langdon will move to Cedar
Falls, Dec. 1, where they will make
their home.
Mrs. E. l.. Piper left Saturday for
Chicago to join her husband. who is
attending school there.
Nj. A. Trumbull is making arrange
ments to move to Des Moines.
Mr. and Mrs. Dotson, of Sioux Falls
S. D., who have been visiting their
daughter. Mrs. Carl Leibsle. returned
to their home Tuesday.
MIR. and Mrs. Bergman, who have
been visiting their daughter, Mrs. Nj.
l.. Doner, returned home to Cedar
Rapids Tuesday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-10-29

which 1t will make recommendation
to the association. circle around this
broader outlook and enlarged field Of
education in Iowa. A report from the
better Iowa schools commission. the
creature Of the association, will de-
scribe briefly the new school legisla-
ton. This will be followed by the re-
port Of q committee on how to make
effective and conserve this new legis-
lation. Another will be on the rural
school, which Is most affected thereby;
another report on the present status
and future Of secondary education and
still another on the preparation of
teachers to meet the requirements Of
recent legislation.
1nasmuch as much Of the new legis-
lation has to do with betterment Of the
work in secondary education the last
two reports are likely to be Of vast i'm
portance. It Is up to the teachers of
the state to make good on their own
idea Of what has been needed in sec
ondary education and to be prepared
for putting into effect the work in do
mestic science and agriculture in every
school Of the state.
All tehse reports to the educational
council are in the hands Of recognized
leading educators Of the state, and
there is anticipation that they will be
Of much interest.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-10-29
nEAvv IRON POST STRIKES OTIS
X. cAALFANr ON HEAD
CAUSING INSTANT DEATH.
WoRKMEN NARROWLY
ESCAPE INJURY OR DEATH
Victim Of Accident Prosperous Farmer
Near Sac City and Member Of Now
Automobile Firm - Assisting in
Erection Of New Building When
Fatal Accident Occurs.
to Times-Republican

Special to Times Republican.
Sac City, Oct. 29.-Otis X. Chalfant,
a prosperous farmer living near Sac
City, was instantly killed Tuesday aft
ernoon when a heavy iron post. which
was being used in the construction Of
the new Harter Automobile Company's
garage, became dislocated and fell to
the ground, striking Mr.. Chalfant up
on the head The post had been we'll
braced but the team with which Mr..
Chalfant was hauling a heavy cross
beam swerved and the beam caught
the brace and jerked the post over up
on the driver Several other men who
were working upon the building mar
rowly escaped injury.
Mr.. Chalfant recently purchased an
interest in the auto company and has
had an active part In promoting the
erection of the new building and in
engaging the business of the firm. He
was about 40 years of age, and is sur
vived by his wife, his mother and
sister.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-10-29
MEETS DEATH IN WELL
Philip Heilssr, Of Sheldon. Falls Sew.
snty.t~o Feet to Death-0vsrcome
BY Gas Caused by Explosion Of Dyn.
annits Charge.

Special to Times Republican.
Sheldon, Oct. 90 Phillip Heilger
came to his death in this city Monday
afternoon from falling seventy two
feet into we'll which he was digging.
For some time Mr.. Heilger had been
engaged in digging we'll at the Rob
Henry place in the southeast edge Of
town. Monday forenoon he had shot
a charge of dynamite in the WELL In
the afternoon about $3.50 o'clock he
came back to the well to see the eff
fects of the shot. He was lowered
into the well, but becam faint and
called to be pulled to the surface. He
was pulled up into the fresh air and
was sitting on part of the digging
apparatus, near the mouth of the we'll
when he again complained of nausea.
Before he could remove himself or be
removed from his dangerous position
he suddenly collapsed and fell feet
foremost Eto the well.
Help was at once secured and Fritz
Feurestien was lowered into the well.
He was overcome by gas, however,
when within few feet of the bottom
this, automobile lights were secured
and fastened by electric wires to bat
teries, were lowered into the we'll. BY
the use Of these lights the men were
enabled to secure a hold with hook
upon the head Of Mr.. Heilger and he
was pulled to the surface. Life, how
ever, was extinct. It Is probable that he
never regained consciousness after he.
started to fall into the well, and death
was likely due to the gas from the
dynamite. The we'll had been caving In
at the bottom which made the work Of
rescue more difficult. There was no
water in the we'll.
Mr.. Heilger was something over 40
years of age and leaves wife and nine
children, two Of whom are married. He
was a man esteemed in the commun-
ity and his death comes as shock
and with universal regret. The strick-
en- family have the sympathy Of the
community in the sudden and great
sorrow which has come upon them
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-10-29
Batavia.

Batavia.
c. B. Campbell, of Arlington, has
purchased the Batavia hotel at Bata-
via. and has leased the property to
John Powellson.
Davenport.
Thomas Rathburn, SO years old. was
struck by the automobile of w. T. Cot
ter at midnight and died of fractured
skull an hour afterward.
Muscatine.
Rev. Robert Van Meigs, pastor of the
First Baptist church Of Muscatine, has
received call from the Muskogee
Okla. Baptist church. He probably
will not accept.
Washington.
George Stewart, 14-year-old son of
Fred Stewart, living at 800 West jeff
erson street, Is very sick from blood
poisoning as a result of a mosquito bite
which became infected. Several doc
tors have been in consultation, train
ed nurse is in attendance, but his tenn
perature has been over 103 for two
days. His condition is considered very
serious.
Washington.
The Washington high school is in a
debating league, comprised of the high
schools of Mount Pleasant, Fairfield
and this city. Arrangements are under
way for a series of contests to be held
after the holidays. Prizes and trophies
of different kinds will be awarded the
winners in the contests. Superinten-
dent Loose of the local public schools
ia favorably Impressed with the limo
walton.
Leon.
Charles Treble. who claims to be the
fastest layer of paving brick in the
United States, has been making new
records since coming to Leon to work
on the new paving. Last week Sheriff
Lorey and Deputy Clerk Mannismith
timed Treble for one minute and dur
ing that time he lad 108 bricks. His
average days work is $4,000 bricks and
it requires ten men to carry the brick
to him.
Abba.
Ed Walsh, baker employed at Kre-
gers bakery here had his right hand
very badly mashed in a bread mould
ing machine. In an endeavor to help
Walsh extract his hand. Frank Daggett
another employee at tho bakery had his
hand also caught in the machine. Dag
getts injury was a slight one, how
ever, as he is at work again. Walsh
is confined to his home and the attend
ing physician says that he will pro-
badly lose his hand.
0isnwood.
The water in old Lake wabonsie,
eleven miles south Of Glenwood. is SO
low that the millions Of fish undoubt-
eddy will perish this winter. When the
!. fish are started in the shallow water,