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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-01-02
CHAPTER TX.
Across the River.

He dropped his hand upon hers,
clasping the clinging fingers tightly.
Eyes, we can make it," he answered
confidently. Wait until l make sure
what is out there"
He had slight recollection of the
stream at this point, although he had
crossed 1t often enough at the known
fords, both above and below. Yet
these crossings had always been ac-
complished with horse under him,
and knowledge of where the trail
ran. But he knew the stream, its PEI
culiarities and dangers. 1t was not
the volume of water, nor it's depth he
feared, for wide as it appeared stretch
ing from bank to bank, he realized it's
shallow sluggishness. The peril lay
in quicksand. or the plunging into
some unseen hole, where the sudden
swirl of waker might pull them under
Alone he would have risked it reck-
lessly, but with her added weight in
his arms, he realized now a single
false step would be fatal. The farther
shore was invisible; he could per-
water tapping the sand at his feet, as
It flowed slowly, Eoiselessly past. and
beyond, the dim outline of narrow
sand ridge. Even this, however, was
encouragement. proving the shallow
ness of the stream. He turned about,
his face so close he could see her
eyes.
I'VE shall have to try it, Miss Nc
Donald; you must permit me to carry
YOU"
YES
And whatever happens do not
scream-just cling tight to me-"
Yes" little catching in her throat.
Tell me first. please, just what it is
YOU fear."
To be Continued
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-01-02
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3se VAN lou t6 go because
well, because you trust me,' he urged,
a new trace of tenderness in his low
cred voice. Because you know 1
would give my life to defend you"
@ He was not sure, but he thought
her face was suddenly uplifted, her
eyes seeking to see him in the dark
ness.
Il do" she answered gravely, you
must believe l do; but have never
been in such peril before, in such a
situation of horror, and am all un.
nerved. There doesn't seem to be any
thing left me but-to trust you"
That is good; all can ask. know
you are all right. but l want you to
keep your nerve. We are going to take
big chance; we've got to do it-a
single misplay, a slip of the foot, an
incautious breath may cost our lives"
Are you going to try to get away?
To elude the Indians?"
Yes, and there is but one POSSIBLE
ity OF success-to creep the length of
the gully there, and so reach the river.
Here is Gonzales belt. Don't be
afraid of 1t; it Is not dead men who
are going to hurt US. Swing the strap
over your shoulder this way, and slip
the revolver into the holster. That's
right; We'll carry as little as we can,
and leave our hands free.n He hest
tated. staring about In the darkness,
swiftly deciding what to take. do
you happen to know II either of the
passengers carried any grub?"
"Grubs"
"Plains' term for food" impaNently,
"rations; something for lunch en-
! route"
ooh. yes, Mr.. Moylan did; said he
never took chances on having to 20
hungry. 1t was in a fat leather
pouch"
Haversack. have it. That will
be enough to carry. with the canteen
Now there is only one thing more be
fore we leave. We must impress
those fellows with the notion that we
are wide-awake, and on guard yet. See
any movement out there?"
II am not sure" she answered
doubtfully. There is a black smudge
beyond that dead pony; lean forward
here and you can see what / mean
on the ground. IL imagined it moved
just then" She pointed into the dark
ness. ut is the merest shadow, bu
seemed to wiggle along, and thel
stop; it's.still now
Hamlin focused his keen eyes OF
the spot indicated, shading them Will
one hand.
Slide back further on the seat" h,
whispered softly. "and let me in mex
the window"
There was moments silence, tn.
only sound the wind. The girl grippet
the back of the seat nervously will
both hands, holding her breath; tn,
| Sergeant. the outline of his face sill
\ houetted against the sky, stared mo
tionless into the night without. Sud
denly, not making a sound, he LITE,
the rifle to his shoulder.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-01-02

rne mans hands clenched and UNI
clenched about his rifle-barrel in an
agony OF indecision, his eyes perceiv-.
ing the silhoutte of the girl against
the lighter arc of sky. No, not that
not that! They must hide their trail,
leave behind no faintest trace of pass
age for these hounds to follow. Yet
how could the miracle be accom-
plished? Out from the mists Of tor
!tured memory came, as a faint hope,
dim recollection of that narrow gull
lly cutting straight down across the
trail, over which the runaway had
crashed in full gallop. That surely
could not be far back, and was Of suf-
ficient depth to hide them in the dark
ness. He was uncertain how far it
extended, but at some time it had
been water-course and must have
reached the river. And the river
would hide their trail! A new hope
sprang into his eyes. He felt the sud-
den Strengthening up of his body.
What-what is it?" she questioned,
startled. do you see anything? Are
they coming?"
mo, no." almost impatiently. ut is
still as death out there. but almost
believe have discovered means Of
escape. Do you remember gully we
ran over while l was on top of the
stage?"
II am not sure; was it when that
awful jolt came?"
Yes, 1t flung me to the foot-board
just when l had untangled the lines.
We could not have travelled dozen
yards farther before we struck this
blufc-could we?"
Il hardly think So" yet evidently
bewildered by his rapid questioning.
only was so confused and fright
ened can scarcely remember. Why
are you 80 anxious to know?"
Because" he returned earnestly,
bending toward her, 81 believe that
cash In the earth is going to get us
out Of here. Anyhow it is the only
chance can figure. If we can creep
through to the river. undiscovered, I'll
agree to leave Mister Indian guessing
as to where we've gone"
The new note of animation in the
mans voice aroused her, but she
grasped his arm tighter.
"But-but. oh. can we? Won't they
be hiding there too?"
It's chance, that's all-but better
than waiting here for a certainty
See here, Miss Mcdonald" and he
caught her hand in his own, forgetful
of all save his own purpose and the
necessity Of strengthening her to play
out the game, "the trend of that gull
is to the west; except up here close
to the bluff 1t runs too far away for a
guard line. The Indians will be lying
out here on the open prairie; they will
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-01-02

Something Besides Duty Inspired Him
He Was No Longer Merely a
Soldier.
creep as close in as they dare under
cover of darkness. I'll bet there are
twenty red snakes now within hun
dred feet of us-oh, don't SILVER and
lose your nerve! They'll not try to
close that gap yet; it's too dangerous
with us on guard and only one side Of
the coach exposed. That fellow was
trying us out while ago, and they've
kept quiet ever since l let drive at
him. They know the limits of the
safety zone, and will keep there until
Just before daylight. That is when
they'll try to creep up upon us. Have
you got the timer"
She opened her watch, feeling for
the hands with her fingers, wondering
vaguely at her own calmness. The
cool resourcefulness of Hamlin was
like tonic.
TIT is little after one O'Clock"
she said slowly, although ! am not
sure my watch is exactly right"
Near enough; there are signs of
daylight at four-three hours left;
that ought to be sufficient, but with no
darkness to spare. Will you go with
me? Will you do exactly as I say!"
She drew swift breath, holding
her hand to her side. 3's
"Oh, yes" her voice catching. what
what else can do? cannot stay
here With those dead men!"
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1913-12-17

w. NJ Lyle, who for the past
five years has been agent at the
L. 4 n depot, has resigned his
position and accepted a similar
one with the Interstate Rail
road Company at Stonega. He
will move his family there in
the spring.
Miss Bess Wygal, o Dryden,
spent Saturday and Sunday
here visiting her uncle, DIR. ID.
f. Orr.
Mrs. j +. Buliitt, and daugh-
ter, Mrs. Jno. w. Chalkley were
shopping in Appaiachia Satur-
day.
Miss Corrie Long, of this
place, and her friend, Miss Ella
Bush, of Gibson Hospital, at
Richmond. Ky, are nursing
critical cases in Appalachia.
Miss Bush is at DR., Smiths, and
Miss Long is at Mr.. Crizers,
where MrS CrlIer and little
daughter are seriously i'll with
scarlet fever.
Miss Esther Southwark, of
Worthington, Ohio, is visiting
her brother, G.. b. Southwark,
in the Gap.
l.. O. Petit returned Sunday
night from a business trip to
Baltimore.
Mrs. Frank Baker is spend
ing few days in Middlesboro
visiting relatives.
Morning Prayer and Sermon
will be held at Christ Episcopal
Church on next Sunday at III
a. IN. The Christmas celebra-
ton for the Sunday School will
be held on Wednesday, Christ
mas Eve, at $50 o'clock at the
church. On Christmas morn
ing there will be a celebration
of the Holy Communion at IL
O'Clock.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1913-12-17

Dave jackson, IA well known
knight of the grip, spent seve r
al days last week in the Gap.
j. II. Swan, of Swan Broth
ers, of Bristol, is spending sew.
eral days i'll the Gap looking
after the painting of the post
Office building.
w o Wood son, of Roanoke,
was in the Gap Saturday on
business.
Miss O. c. Watkins, of
Spartanburg, S. c., was
the guest OF Miss Currell
for several days the past week
in the Gap.
DR.. d. f, Orr spent IA few
days last week at Keokee on
professional business.
Mr.. and Mrs. John j. Reason,
of the Cove, spent Saturday in
town shopping.
Mrs. Garter, of Scott county
spent n few days last week in
the Gap visiting her daughter,
Mrs. G. h. Greear.
Mr.. and Mrs. Castleton
Wade, of the Cove, were shop.
ping in town Monday.
Guy Pugh, of 81. Paul, spent
Saturday and Sunday in the
Gap.
Miss Flora Bruce, w h o is
teaching at Dorchester, spent
Saturday and Sunday W i t h
homefolks here
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1913-12-17
LOCAL ITEMS.

CD. Tate, of Coeburn, was a
visitor to the Gap Saturday.
Sam MoCluen came down
from Appalachia and spent
Sunday in the Gap with his sis
ter, Mrs. @. f. Blanton.
c. E. Irish and wife, of Jas
per, were in town the first of
the week.
Henry Lane spent n few days
the first of the week with his
parents in Rye Cove.
Misses Trina Orr, Madge Din
CESS and Mrs. l. G.. Taylor, spent
Saturday shopping in Bristol.
Miss Virginia Beverley spent
Saturday and Sunday at Notion
visiting Rev. and Mrs. Kelso.
Miss Kittie Horton who i 5
teaching at Osaka, attended the
Masquerade Dance at Appala-
CHA Saturday night.
s. j. Gundry, of Stonega, and
w. B. Edwards, of Appalechia,
were business visitors to the
Gap one day last week.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1913-12-17

For everything in "jewelry'
go to Kellys. adv.
j. o. Jaynes, of Coeburn.
spent Sunday in the Gap.
Geo. r. Mars, Superintend
ent of t h mines at Black
Mountain, spent Sunday in the
Gap with his family.
Miss Mabel Gaines, of Nor
ton, spent Sunday in the Gap
visiting Miss Janet Bailey.
Miss Della Parsons spent the
Weekend with her sister, Miss
Gustava Parsons at Roaring
Fork where she is teaching.
Sweets of Morses
Gnths and Huylers of all size
packages-K ELY DrugCo. adv
w. a. Head returned Friday
night from a business trip to
Cincinnati.
Bill McColgan and r.. w.
Flanary were down from Nor
ton Monday on business.
Curtis Campbell, of near Nor.
ton, spent Sunday in the Gap.
Mrs. Mansfield, of Alexander,
Va, spent a few days in town
last week. She is one of the
State officers of the Daughters
of America and organized chap
ters at Keokee and Osaka last
week.
G. f. Beverley, of Bluefeld
was visiting relatives in the
Gap the past week.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1913-12-17

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If you don't know where to
get it, go to Kellys.-adv.
Miss Golden Spangler, of
Duffield, is visiting her aunt,
Mrs. Will Banks, in the Gap.
Mrs. H. A. Alexander, wife
of superintendent of the Stone
gaCoke and Coal Company at
lmboden, spent Friday in the
Gap shopping.
DR.. and Mrs. H. H. Naff, of
Knoxville, are expected in the
Gap this week to spend the hol-
idays with Mrs. Naff's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ. Willis.
Mrs. G. c. Gilmer has been
suffering for the past two weeks
with o severe attack of rheu-
matism.
Miss Anne Finney has re-
turned to her home in Louis
Vile, after a visit OF sew eral
days to her aunt, Mrs. j. b.
Ayers, in the Gap.
G. G.. McFerran returned
Monday from trip to Louis
vile.
Fresh Roasted peanuts and
pop corn at II. f. Bcnedict's.
Mr.. Wallace, of Roanoke,
line inspector for the Virginia
Il Tennessee Telephone Compa-
ny, has been in town several
days looking over the condi
tions of the Company's line.
r d. Morrison, the insurance
agent, spent last Friday Mt Coe-
burn on business.
Mr. and Mrs. Nj. d. Collier
and little daughter, Nadine, Of
Appalachia, attended the opera
at h e Amuzu Theatre last
Thursday night.
r. a. Harper, of the Rand
Power Company, was anon g
the travelling men in the Gap
last week
Frank Bell, route agent for
the Southern Express Compa
ny, was in the Gap Friday on
business.
Misses Elizabeth and Ann
Spurrier,of Jonesville, were Wis
iting relatives and friends in
the Gap Saturday and Sunday
Mrs Wade Barrier was shop.
ping in Norton one day last
week.
Mrs. G d. jenkins left Satur
day for Tennessee, where sh,
will spend the Christmas holi-
days visiting homefolks.
Miss Iona jenkins has been
quite sick with measles for the
past few days, at the home OF
her brother, G.. ID. jenkins.
II. p. Sheppard one of the
county engineers who is now
located Mt Coeburn, spent Sun
day in the Gap.
John Gilly and Fred Tigue
spent Sunday at Pennington
Gap.
The many friends of Mrs.
Wood and daughter, Miss inez
Wood, will be glad TO learn that
they are vary pleasantly locat-
ed at New Brighton, Station
Island, N. j., having taken
charge of Penticostual Az
sembly Mission at that place.
Chas A. Williams, with
Crane ~ Company, with head
quarters at Knoxville. was in
the Gap Saturday on business
One of the gifts to her must
be a box of Huylers. Do not
fail to look over the fancy bias
kets and boxes in this line. IL
Kelly Drug Co.-adv.
Mrs H. e. Benedict spen
few days at Castlewoods last
week to institute a chapter of
the Rebecca Lodge.
Simon Banks and Miss Col.
den Spangler spent few DAYS
at Olinger last week visiting
their aunt, Mrs. Hop Reason.
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The Press., 1913-11-26

Those desiring to meet with the federation of churches at the Baptist church next Sunday morning, and wish to ride in the 'tu us, are requested to notify Mrs. Arthur West or Mrs. G. W. Miller ahead of time.
 Methodist Church Notes: Friday evening the Epworth League topic will be "What is my greatest cause for gratitude?" Leader, Mrs. Booth. Last Sunday morning the pastor preached from Gen. 9:9, "And I, behold, I establish my covenant with you forever" Next Sunday evening he will preach at the usual hour. The chicken-pie supper served in the ves- try last Wednesday evening was a success, both financially and socially.
 Mrs. Jane Carpenter moved to East Brimfield, Mass. the first of this week, where her son, Alonzo Gar penter, has employment. A surprise farewell reception was given Mrs. Carpenter last week Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Evelyn Snow. A number of friends and neighbors met in honor of the occasion. The evening was pleasantly spent in play ing games and 8 bountiful luncheon
 as served. Mrs. Carpenter is de- voted member of the local Methodist church. She will be greatly missed.
The Press., 1913-11-26
OH! YOU HAVE SUCH
 BEAUTIFUL HAIR !

What pleasant thing to have said to you! And why shouldn't it be2 You who envy others their lovely hair, and are ashamed of the dull, lifeless, stringy ap- pearance of your own-use Harmony Hair Beautider, and let others envy you
 This delightful liquid seems to polish and brighten the hair, giving it that furnished, lustrous look you have so often wished it might have, adding to4ts softness, making it easier to put up and 'stay put making it more attractive and beautiful in every way. It overcomes ne unpleasant, oily smell of your hair, leaving dainty, rich rose per fume that will delight you and those around you. Very easy to apply-simply sprinkle a little on your air each time before brushing. Contains no oil; will not change the color of hair, nor darken gray hair
 Tokeep hair and scalp dandruf-free and clean, use Harmony Shampoo. This pure liquid shampoo gives an instantaneous rich part of hair and scalp, insuring aquick, thor the entire ope ration takes only few mo- ments Can harm the hair; ;leaves no harsh ness or stickiness- just sweet cleanliness.
 Both preparations come in odd-shaped. very ornamental bottles, with sprinkler tops. O Harmony Hair Beautifer, $1O0 Harmony Shampoo, Soc. Both guaranteed to satisfy you in every WLy, or your money back Sold in this community only at our store-The Rexall Store-one of the more than ', 7,OOOlea,ling drug stores of the United States, Canada and Great Britain, which own the big Harmony laboratories in Bos- ton, where the many celebrated Harmony Perfumes and Toilet Preparations are made flinders Jacobsen, Stafford Springs
The Press., 1913-11-26
431 4O1 AIS 125O

40l 4Ul 4lS l20U
 Rev. Dr M. D. Kneeland, who speaks on Sabbath observance at the three union meetings of the federated churches Sunday, is one of the most able speakers coming to Stafford this winter. Arrangements are being car ried out so all churches may partici- pate. At the morning service Bap- tist church, Stafford, a large chorus of mixed voices will lead the singing At the Congregational church at the Springs, in the evening, a mems chorus will lead. The service at West Stafford at 5 p. m. will be in the rededicated church. Dr. Knee land has been in close touch with the various New England legislatures for years, and aided very materially, through the Lords Day League, in church work and public sen- ;iment on proposed laws concerning Sunday observance.
 A sale of fancy articles and Christi mas gifts will be held in the Guild room of Grace church under the di- rection of Miss Harvey on Tuesday, Dec. 2d, beginning at 2.3O o'clock. Home made food and candy will be offered for sale by the Woman's Guild. In the evening the young people will present two short plays, with the fol lowing cast of characters: Miss Parkington" Jack Carew, inclined to bashfulness, Theodore Morrall; :; Adelaide Parkington, inclined to Jack, Allana Mix; Annabel Parkington, her cousin, thirty five and getting anxious, Helen Butterfield; Josie, the maid, inquisitive and romantic, Hazel But terfield. "A Gold inish''-Mrs. Van Beautie, Hazel Butterfeld; i; Wright, A. Policie, Harold Butterfield; i; Ike Goldman, Arthur Melbourne. Ad- mission for evening, 15c; children, loo.
The Press., 1913-11-26

Miss Ida May Sibley and Miss Lot tie Schoield are spending few days in Gilbertville.
 John Mahan of Uxbridge. Mass has been in town for a few days. He has rented his home place to A. Miles Gordy, principal of the high school. MT. Gordy will occupy it with his family about the first of the year.
 Henry Mclean, 80, of Somers died at the Johnson hospital Monday morn- ing of weakness incident to old age. MT. Mclean formerly made his home with Mrs. O. A. Pease of Somers and months. The body was taken to Chicopee, Mass, for burial. The de- ceased leaves no near relatives.
 Regular meeting of the Current Events will be held next Monday night with the following program: Min eral wealth of South America. Pro- duction of coffee, rubber and sugar. Among the Yankees in South America. Committee, Mrs. B. P. Cooley, Mrs. H. A. Pownall, Mrs. H. Alden, Mrs. | E. s. Matthews. Miss Annette Wash burn will give reading, and Mrs. finders Jacobsen and Miss Florence | Washburn will be the hostesses.
 Rev. Charles A. Boyd of Hartford, who is conducting a ten-lesson course on Bible study and Sunday school teacher training for the teachers of the town, held the first meeting Mon- lay night. At the business meeting D. H. Moore was chosen president, and B. K. Taft secretary and treas nrer The class voted to study the fife of Christ and church history, meeting every other Monday night, md while enough are enrolled to in- 'ure success, it is hoped that others will avail themselves of this fine op- 
 The Independents defeated the last evening, to 1.