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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-08-08
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT


In the County Court of the state
of Oregon. for Lincoln county.
In the matter of the estate of
Hartzell Chance, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Eva
Chance Taylor. administrative of
the estate fo Hartzell Chance. de.
ceased. has rendered and presented
for final settlement and fled in said
Court, her final account of her
administration of said estate. to-
gether with petition for final dis
tribution, and that Saturday. the
30th day Of August, 1918. at one
O'Clock in the afternoon of said day
at the court room Of said Court at
Toledo. Lincoln county. Oregon.
has been fixed as the time and place
for hearing of any and all object
ions to said report and petition, and
for settlement thereof.
Dated this II day of July, 1918.
Eva Chance Taylor.
Administrators of said estate.
First publication. July 25, 1918.
Last publication, August 22, 1913
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-08-08
SHERIFFs' SALE.

In the Circuit Court of the State
Of Oregon for the county of Lin
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-08-08
THE BEST PAIN KILLER.

Bucklen's Arnica Salve when ap-
piled to cut, bruise. spraln, burn
or scald. or other injury of the
skin will Immediately remove all
pain. E. E. Chamberlain of Clin-
ton. Me-. says:-"It robs cuts and
other injuries of their terrors. AS
healing remedy its equal don t
exist" Will do good for you.
Only Csc. at Toledo Drug Co.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-08-08
GUARDIANS SALE.

Notice is hereby given that b.,
virtue and in pursuance of an order
of the County Court of the state of
Oregon for Lincoln county. sitting
in probate, made and entered of
record in said Court on the 28th
day of May. 1913, in the matter of
the estate and guardianship of Carl
E. Smith, minor, authorizing and
licensing the undersigned Harry S
Butz as guardian Of the estate of
said minor to sell the real property
of his said ward. hereinafter des-
cribed. at private sale. for cash. in
the manner prescribed by law. the
undersigned guardian will, from
and after
SATURDAY, AUGUST 9. 1913,
at the Office of the County Clerk of
said County of Lincoln, in the City
of Toledo. in said county, proceed
to sell the said real property, at
private sale. for cash. in accordance
with said license of sale and in the
manner prescribed by law, subject
to confirmation by said County
Court: said real property being
particularly described as follows,
tO-wit:
An undivided ene-sixth interest in
end to the Southeast quarter of
Section Is in Township 8 south. of
Range 9 west of the Willamette
Meridian, in Lincoln county, State
Of Oregon, containing 100 acres.
subject to the curtesy estate therein
of Charles E. Smith, father of said
minor.
Bids may be made to the UNDER
signed guardian personally or sent
by mail.
Dated this Sd day of July, 1918.
Harry S. Butz,
Guardian of the estate of Carl E.
Smith, minor. Address: Dal-
las, Oregon.
Oscar Heyter. Attorney, Dallas. Or.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-08-08

Nashville. Or. Aug 2, 1918.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-08-08

To Dairymen and small Ranchers
around Toledu or near the Coast
We have many call for places in
the mountains and on the coast by
people who want a change of eli
mate. They will trade you small
improved farms here or city prop
erty. If you have anything to ex-
change, write us at once. We have
one of the prettiest valleys in Ore
gon and the best towns. Write to
White & Co.. Newberg. Oregon.
705 First street.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-08-08
WHY PAY RENT

When you can own your own
home? One lot and htuse, close in,
with good water. The house is
new. the price is reasonable, $25. 90
down and $3.50 per month.
Crosno & Crosno
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-08-08
MINISTER PRAISES
THIS LAXATIVE.

THIS LAXATIVE.
Rev. h. Stubenvoll of Allison,
Ia. in praising DR.. Kings New Life
Pills for constipation. writes:
"Dr. Kings New Life Pills are
such perfect pills no home should
be without them." No better re.
gulator for the liver and bowels
Every pill guaranteed. Try them.
Price 25c. at Toledo Drug Co.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-08-08
EXPRESSION OF SYMPATH.
To Mr.. and Mrs. Wiukler and Fam

lily:
We members of the Citizens
Club of Nashville. Oregon. wish to
express to you our deep sympathy
ov4r the loss of your son and
broth sr. William. We feel his loss
as community. Mrs Lewis
Mrs Cobb
E. S. Lister
Committee
Nashville. Or. Aug 2, 1918.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-06-28
HF LIGHTS ---SESss ~

astrous results. Indeed, the list or
killed and wounded would be enor-
mously diminished if parents would
take the necessary pains to keep toy
pistols. raw gunpowder, and giant fire.
crackers out of the hands of their chill
dren. reserving to themselves also the
business of setting off the fireworks
in the evening.
II we must have a Fourth of July
celebration, let us try to be more SEN
sible about it. and so cut down the
number of slain and injured, as well
as the serious property loss of bygone
Fourths.
Guns and pistols are not suitable
playthings for children.
The little boy who picks up his toy
gun and playfully says, I'll shoot you'
should be taught that even in play ne
must not point a weapon at anotner'
for 1t is in just such ways that respect
for life is lessened and involuntary
manslaughter is the result
Thoughtful parents will not give chill
dren such toys 1t has been the Gus
tom for many years to celebrate the
Fourth of July with noise and IRE
works.
Children did not originate the prac
tice. 1t is the method shown by their
parents. and so each year we have Q
slaughter of the innocents equal II
number to the loss in a great battle
and as in the days of old, when hu
man sacrifices were laid on the altar
we sacrifice to the nations glory nun
dreds of it's embryo citizens.
The man who takes his life In NIL
hands and goes to battle for his coun
try's protection gives his life TO
worthy cause. but the children whos'
lives are sacrificed to celebrate the ma
tons birth have given their lives u
little purpose.
Is it not time that parents shoul
think of this subject, and see II the
cannot devise other methods OF ceie
bratins our national holiday that WI
not entail such sacrifices OF life an
, property? Is it not time that in an ag
when peace and arbitration are In Tn
, air. and when the great nations OF ID
earth are steadily advancing towar
q the day. when disputes and difference
. will be settled by arbitration, that
. should. begin to teach the childre
, higher ideals of patriotism than nois
= and shooting?
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-06-28

those side whiskers and went to a
dentist before he was brought In. I'm
sorry to disappoint you, but we are
lust out of short, thick-set men with
side whiskers. One may be brought
in any hoAr, however"
IF not here then, he is still alive?'
suggested the woman, as the look OF
anxiety left her face.
II should so infer, ma'am-should
so infer. In fact, ma'am, / am quite
sure your husband is alive and well"
Thanks, sir-thanks! You haven't
seen him?"
IT have, ma'am. Less than half an
hour ago he asked me to drink with
him in that saloon over there, and
from this window you can now see
him standing up to the bar. side whis-
kers and all"
Thank heaven, and l will 60
over and take him by the neck, and
and
Glad to be Of service to you,
ma'am. IL had a short, thick-sei
man with side whiskers and two front
teeth out on slab inside, would
admit you with pleasure, but as
haven't, you'll have to take up witt
the live one over there, and make
the best of it. Good day, ma'am. Cal
again II you happen this way, and
NAV be in better luck. "-Philadelphi'
| Record.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-06-28
The Cases of Alice Clement
True Stories of the Worlds Greatest Woman Sieufh
as Told BY Herself to Courtney Riley Cooper
The Invisible Clue
Copyright. by w. G. Chapman)

MAY | see the pictures and any
letters that have been intercepted
"Of course" explained Miss Glenn
ent, my credentials had been shown.
The object of my visit was, of course,
as yet a secret with the exception of
the fact that l was looking for a Grim
inal The letters were shown me. /
hurried away, and by the next day l
was in Oklahoma City. A sample case
of books was under my arm. | found
the house | desired, and knocked at
the door
is Miss Sexton in?' l inquired OF
the girl at the door.
81 am Miss Sexton came the an
swer.
Your name was given me as being
interested in books l said as | edged
past her and into the hall. | did not
stop talking then, but manufactured
the name of a publisher, scheme OF
selling and everything else connected
with book agency. My aim was to get
the girl in a room and alone. | sue
ceeUed IN my purpose. lnen lochee
the door and whirled.
az want that night letter. | de
manded.
The girl blanched.
might letter. she stammered.
From Tom Barton | snapped
back. | had played a bunch and
saw that l had hit the mark. TIL
woman half rose.
"I don't know whom you are talk
ing about she answered.
"'You don't?' | questioned. back
You know very well who l am talkin
about | answered. You know tina
he has deserted the United State
army, that he now is a fugitive fror
Justice, and that he has wired you t
join him. Don't scream or try to &c
out of this ROOM l warned her.
81 have a revolver, and will shoe
Until see otherwise. you are unde
arrest l showed my badge. NO
give me that night letter.,
THE girl, she was hardly more tina
that. reeled half way across the pa
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-06-28

hitting L,cy,rs man caught 70 evade
the bandcrrfs and ,ban Tom BARTON
was started 70 the station
But Tom Rarton was different
type Of person from his 6apcee. He
disregarded eyerv question. lie re-
fused even under threats 10 answer
anything that was asked Of him.
AT last hovever no looked nm and
with a sheer admitted what we had
been questioning him TO obtain-the
fact that he was Il desarrer from the
United States army Then the real
work began.
Where did Won eet that bruise on
your head one Of he detectives
asked.
Where do Won suDposao' came the
insolen- query In rrsaou.e. 4 got it
working. of course
Where
None OF vou- busiuess''
Don't answer ME that wav,' The
/ detective leaned forward
".IU answer va, any o.ov nlease.'
came tb,. eroori,,r roen,rs,. why
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Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-06-28
STILL AMONG THE LIVE ONES
woman's Fear That Husband Had De-
parted This Life Proved Altogether =
Unfounded.

81 beg your padon. If disturb you
sir" she said to the keeper OF the
morgue. but my husband has been
gone two days, and / fear that ne
NAV have been killed on the street and
brought here"
Husband missing, eh?" Queried the
official. I'VE may have him In her.
What sort of looking man was ne!
"A short, thick-set man, sir, with
side whiskers and two front teeth
gone"
"IJm. Side whiskers, Ell? TWO
front teeth gone? Was he a man
likely to get In front OF a cable
carr"
He was. sir. II he thought the car
meant to bluff him. he'd stand
ON the track until he was run over
How was he on lodging hacks?
He never lodged one in his life
He used to carry half a dozen rocks
tied up in a handkerchief, and the
hackman who tried to run him down
got his head knocked on.
Been gone two days. eh!'
Two days and night. sir, ane
YOU don't know how worried l am.
"Yes. l suppose So" absently re
piled the man. Il wish could sa!
he was here, and thus relieve you
anxiety"
Then he isn't here?"
| "No'm-not unless he shaved OF
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-06-28

secret until afterward. Wm tell rea-
son when l see you. Tom.
There came a pause in the nara
tive. Miss Clement spent moment
in watching the lcvelorn actions OF
shop girl and a floorwalker near the
railing of the boat. She smiled III
amused appreciation at the effort OF
handholding and then turned her eyes
to watch the blinking of the light
house The story began again.
Il went TO a telegraph station.
My wires were not to Tom, however.
but to the office in Chicago. And
when. a few days later, | stepped from
the train at Newark. | saw near the
baggage room the familiar faces oil
two central office men. | looked III
vain for my deserter. He was not III
sight. | walked into the station ana
began to pace the room. Discour-
agement had flashed upon me. | had
taken every precautiOn, yet there had
/ been chances for failure. | had trust
/ ed the girl in her story that she was
| the only one who knew that Tom had
left the fort, in fact. that she was the
only girl in the city who knew him al
all. And in my haste had accepted
that story without further investiga
ton. | saw now the mistake that was
possible Had this girl played to dis
arm me by her expression of deep sor
row? Had there been someone else
who had warned him? Had
a sudden fear entered my heart
There was only one chance to find on
and that was TO learn the possibilit!
of telegram having been delivered
to him at the station. | hurried Il
the bulletin board to see. if possible
II the name of Toni knew the las
name would be changed-had beel
put there that day. | crossed tn
room and then stopped with a SHOCK
Before me stood out the chalk-marke
words:
"'Agnes Sexton
Il rushed 70 the telegraph desk an
called for the message. Then wit
trembling hands | tore open the env'
lope.
Have porter show you way
Gramercy Park, New York the me-
sage ran. Will be waiting for 20
!. there at northwest corner at init
g night. Can't tell reason. Get dire
t tions explicitly
S 1T was signed Tom as the otht
q message had been. | reached for
o pencil, scrubbed my orders on IN
t piece of paper, then dropped it at tt
feet of one of the central office me
/. as | hurried past Then / started II
r New York.
v The great, mournful chimes OF Il
two-story clock in the Metropolis
n tower were changing twelve as tur
r ed from Broadway, down Twentie
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-06-28

street and into Gramercy Square. Inc
streets were deserted, except for
figure huddled against the iron graf
ing of the eighty-yeaI old park. The
song of time. played in its weird, long
sounding tones. rang out over the
sleepy old park with its doleful mes
sage of
Days and years
Come and go,
Passing on,
Passing on.
From Aforementioned Third avenue
and its opening canyons OF slum
streets came the trowsy murmur OF
late night. An L train clattered along,
its wheels singing and beating. l
looked far down the street, under the
street light and perceived the waiting
figures of my detectives. 1t lessened
the humping Of my heart to know
they we're ready. approached the
figure by the grating.
"Ts this Gramercy Park? | asked
and with a quick glance saw that, &C
cording to orders, my men were De
ginning to move forward. The man
had started forward bit at the right
of me. then had returned to his posi-
ton by the fence. / could not see bis
face-the important thing. Work wal
still before me. / repeated my ques
ton.
"Is this Gramercy Park?
Yes came the curt answer a.
last
How do the numbers rum?
AROUND the block The maj
kept his face turned from me.
Laughed rather queerly at his answer
81 don't quite understand said
I'm a stranger here in New York.
don't know anything about the city
Couldn't you tell me- which way tn
numbers run here? Do they run iron
east to west or from north to south!
1T was then that the man turne
from the fence and with an angr
swing of his arm. made circle OF IN
park.
They run that way! he answere
testify. He looked at me. ! saw III
face. / raised an arm. There was
rush, a short struggle as the cursins
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-06-28

49,
course, most torpedoes are entirely
harmless; but some of the small ones,
round and very hard, about the size OF
a marble. which 60 off with a report
like a pistol-shot, are in the deaoiy
class containing as they do illuminate
OF mercury.
Years ago. as most people will be
able 10 recall, there was a dreadful
Fourth of July accident in Philadei-
phia. A. large quantity of torpedoes'
of a kind whose sale had been ex-
pressly prohibited by local ordinance
was exposed on a street stand, kept by
an Italian, on one of the busiest down
town thoroughfares. Exactly what
caused il nobody ever knew, but appar-
emily a stone thrown by boy struck
the torpedoes, and all of them went on
together. They were loaded with dyna'
mite, and the explosion was tremeno
GUS. Seven children were killed, whlie
a number of others were more or less
Seriously hurt.
A great many of the Fourth or July
accidents are caused by childrens mis-
chief. A boy will throw firecrackel
at a girl, for example, burning hel
seriously Then there is the deadl!
cracker that has failed TO explode, ant
which must be examined and relighted
the consequence being an unexpected
report and possibly the loss OF an eye
The large crackers. some OF which ar
foot or more in length, are reall
dangerous bombs, and should not b
nut in childish hands. No prudent IL
+. Their would allow his boy to use 70
! cannon. with loose gunpowder. whic
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-06-28

lor and was leaning against the piano
for support. Her face was ghastiy'
Her hands were clasped until the
blood distended the wrist veins like
blue cords. Her breath came IN
gasps.
"Deserted?' she asked vaguely, de
serted? He told me he was on fur
Tough of a month. We were going TO
get married, and he got the furlougn
for our trip
at will be a much longer furlough
than that / answered icily. You are
a good girl. Miss Sexton. can see
that. My coming here will enable you
! to escape a great deal. | do not desire
to cause you any more notoriety tnah
is necessary. But l must insist on
your remaining under guard few days
at a hotel. No one will know the
difference-providin you give me
that night letter. Otherwise, 1t will
be plain jail-and the papers,
"A long wait and then the girl, half
staggering, came toward me a few
steps and extended yellow envelope.
I placed 1t In my pocketbook and
wordlessly we left the house. In all
my life l never had seen a girl SO alb
solutely crushed. There were no
tears. Her grief and surprise were
too deep for that. Only the bloodless
face, the trembling, blue lips, the eyes
which looked almost unseeingly at the
world, told of the girls suffering. On
the way to the hotel, where a detec
tive awaited me, learned her story
not much of one, that of stenogra
pher, lonely and young. who. had me-
man in uniform and been fascinated
It wasn't much to hear. but the sin
cerity of it all. the deadened way II
which It was told. cut into my heart
land you knew nothing Of him
asked.
81 was lonely was her invariable
dull answer; he told me lots o
, things. l believed them
IAN hour later / opened the tele
gram, a day message instead of tn
night letter l had determined upol
believing II to be. read:
Meet me Newark, N. j., June IL
Will be married then. Keep thin
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-06-28

he had confessed everything and was
willing to go back to Chicago without
requisition papers
Miss Clement turned and looked
ahead to where a yellowish glare dill
fused the sky.
Were getting near Coney, aren't
WEI" she asked.
Yes" | answered, "but that doesn't
interest me at all right now what l
want to know is how on eartn you
found out that the robber of the safe
was a deserter from the army.
Miss Clement smiled.
Il told you of Plasmodium Faicipaf
um, didn't II"
YES, but what in the name OF sam
Hill is-well, whatever you said.
Again laugh.
0T'u have to explain it, guess, the
pretty little detective said. Wheh
that spot of blood found in the store
was placed under a microscope II
showed plasmodium falciparum, or, IN
other words. the indications OF trop-
zeal malarial fever, common 10 the
philippines. Then. 1t was a two to
one bet that the person was a soldier
who recently had returned to the coun.
try | looked up the matter and found
that the last regiment to come from
the Philippines was stationed at Fort
Leavenworth. figured he would be
a deserter, in need OF money Aiter
- .bo Letters that had been inter-
cepted. I was more of this opinion
than ever for saw he had been in
tending TO get married. You see, his
Man was to desert. get a bunch OF
money then leave the country. But
1t didn't work out
The lights of Coney flared brighter
than ever. Miss Clement turned 10
aeain watch the tender-hearted shop
girl and the lovelorn fioorwalker.
"siIIy things. aren't they" she
asked.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-06-28

Little Johnny had been a resident
of Combs, Ark, all his life. He was
an adept at fibbing and to break him
Of the habit his mother painted little
spot on his hand with ink every time
she caught him fibbing. The result
was that some days he would have
several black spots on his hands.
A new railroad is building from
Combs south. and some Of the grad
ing contractors imported negroes tc
drive teams. One day Johnnie ran to
his mother very excitedly. and ex
claimed:
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-06-28

er him. and landed at his compan-
ions heels.
rs there anything wrong wild vel"
inquired Pat. feelingly.
''Nothing-nothing at ALL replied
the other.
Thin what did ye make sich q sud-
dint retrate for an lave mel? con-
tinued Pat.
"Bedad.' answered Mike. coolly. 81
spied the I'm of big shark about 20
feet ahead. an / thought while he
was playin' wild you it wud give me
time to rache the shore!"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-06-28
rh,nkIno Of Himself.

Two Irish soldiers stationed In the
West Indies were accustomed to oatne
daily in a little bay which was gen.
orally supposed to be free from sharks.
Though on good terms with each 9TH
ar they we're not what might be cali
ed fast friends.
One day as they were swimming
about 100 yards from the shore, Pat
observed Mike making for the land
a. hard as he could without saying
: word. Wondering what was the
natter. Pat struck out vigorously AFT
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-06-28
JUDGED OTHERS BY HIMSELF
small, Persistent JIbber Imagined Col
ored Man Had Ben Punished
In the Customary Way.

There are no negro settlers In the
portion Of the Ozark Mountains OF
Arkansas traversed by the ST. Paul
branch Of the st. Louis & San Fran
cisco railroad. Accordingly many
children grow to the age when they
attend high school before they see
colorec man.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-06-28
Perfect Jewel.

Mistress-You have excellent iet-
tiers of recommendation
New Cook-Yis mum. Not a lu'
will OF shtep out av an bodys mouse
until OF git wan.--Pack-
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-06-28

Mamma. I have seen the biggest
liar in the world. His mother must
have used a whole bottle of Ink on
him! Come and see him!"
The mother went to the door and
Johnny pointed to negro driving by
with a team, of supplies.-Kansas City
Star.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-06-28
Suffering Impressions.

"Tf inanimate objects could feel.
photography would be cruel bust
ness.
why SOL"
lust think of some of the faces 70
corded on sensitive plates"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-06-28
Their Habit.

women can get along very vel
with a comprehensive ballot"
"WhyT
Because they are used to folding
things Of blanket type.