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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-11-18

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In the little haircloth trunk back In
her room lay an old scrap-book- 1t
held few leaves torn from letters and
many newspaper clippings. Front
cheese shs had known of his work. his
marriage, the great commercial sue
cess for which bis name had stood
che name that from the day of his go
ing, she had so seldom taken upon her
lips. Some Of them had dealt with
dis habits and idiosyncrasies, hints OF
an altered personality, and aloofness
or loneliness that had set him apart
and made him. In way, q stranger to
those who should have known him
best. Thus her mind had come to
hold double image: The grave man
these Swallowed forth, and the man
abe had loved, whose youthful face was
Ia the locket she wore always on her
breast. It was this face that was
printed on her heart, and when John
Valiant had stood before her on the
porch at Rosewood, 1t had seemed to
have risen, instinct. from that old
grave.
He had not kept silenceI He had
writtenl It pealed through her brain
like q mufied bell. But Beauty Vail
ant was gone with her youth; In the
room near by lay that old companion
who would never speak to her again.
the lifelong friend-who had really
failed her thirty years ago! {.
and In a tin box a mile away lay let
He won't rouse again." the doctor
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-11-18
She Tried to imagine That Letters
Coming to Her-Then. Thirty
Years Aaol

grave. Valiant, standing with the rest,
saw Shirley, with her mother and the
doctor, pass out Of the gate. She was
not looking toward him. A mist was
before his eyes as they drove away,
and the vision of her remained waver-
ing and indistinct--a pale blurred face
under shining hair.
He realized after time that the
yard was empty and the sexton was
locking the church door. He went
slowly to the gate, and just outside
some one spoke to him. 1t was CHS
holm Lusk. They had not met since
the night of the ball. Even In his own
preoccupation, Valiant noted that
Lusk's face seemed to have lost its
exuberant youthfulness. 1t was worn
as if with sleeplessness, and had a
look of suffering that touched him.
And all at once, while they stood look
ing at each other, Valiant knew what
the other had waited to say.
II won't beat about the bush," said
Lusk stammering. I've got to ask
you something. reckon you've
guessed that THAT Shirley"
Valiant touched the young fellows
arm. YES" he said, Il think know"
TITS no new thing, with me-" said
the other hoarsely. tits been three
years. The night of the ball, thought
perhaps that don't mean to ask
what you might have right to resent
but must find out. Is there any
reason why I shouldn't try my luck?"
Valiant shook his head. NO." he
said heavily, there is no reason"
The boyish look sprang back to
Lusk's face. He drew long breath.
why, then l WILL" he said. Tim
sorry If I hurt you. Heaven knows
didn't want tol"
He grasped the others hand with a
mans heartiness and went up the road
with swinging stride; and Valiant
stood watching him go, with his hands
tight-clenched at his side.
A little later Valiant climbed the
sloping driveway of Damory court. 1t
seemed to stare at him from a thou
sand reproachful eyes. The bachelor
red squirrel from his tree-crotch
looked down at him askance. The
redbirds, flashing through the hedges.
fluttered disconsolately. Fire-Cracker
the peacock, was shrieking from the
upper lawn and the strident discord
seemed to mock his mood.
The great house had become home
to him; he told himself that he would
make no other. The few things he had
brought-his books and trophies-had
grown to be a part of it, and they
should remain. The ak should not be
laid to the walnut grove. AS his ia
Their had done, he would leave behind
him the life he had lived there, and
the old court should be once more
closed and deserted. Uncle Jefferson
and Aunt Daphne might live on in the
cabin back OF the kitchens. There
was pasturage for the horse and the
cows and for old Sukey., and some
acres had already been cleared for
planting. And there would be the
swans, the ducks and chickens. the
peafowl and the fish.
A letter had come to him that morn
ing. The corporation had resumed
business with credit unimpaired. Pub
lie opinion was more than friendly
now. A place waited for him there,
and one OF added honor. in concern
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-11-18
Too Good.

Reggy- Sweet Airline, will you be
mine?
Sweet Arline-Before l answer your
question let me ask you one. Do you
swear when you lose your collar stud?
Reggy-Never!
Sweet Arline-Then it cannot be.
cannot marry man who has no spirit.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-10-17
CORRESPONDENCE
South Trego

Pretty cool weather nowadays.
Wheat drilling will be ended this
week.
Ora Lyons is finishing up threshing
this week.
James Benisch called on Ora Lyons
last Sunday.
J. j. Michalies called on James
Benisch Tuesday.
Louis Honomichl, Jr., of Wilson,
visited in Voda last Sunday.
Chas Folkers bought a quarter
section of land from Fred Markheim-
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Markheim are
proud parents of bran new daugh-
ter.
Harry Smith is hauling lumber for
a new residence. Wonder what's
next2
Louis Honomichl, Jr., of Wilson, is
identifying the residence OF James
Benisch.
Herman Rybart and Frank Hoolber
made a business trip to county seat
Thursday.
Mr.. ana MIS- JOnn OlSOn maue
business trip to the county seat
Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Markheim are
moving on the Pete Schneider farm
of Hoisington.
Ralph Kristof of Voda was in
South Trego the fore part of the
week on business.
Mrs. w. B. CIPHER departed fol
Kansas City to visit her daughter
Mrs. f. Williams.
Mr.. and Mrs. Silas McKune enter
tanned number of friends and rela
tives last Sunday.
Mrs. Sue Buchanan of Pratt, Kan.
arrived here last Sunday to visit he
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. CIPHER
Herman and Albert Seitz of Russell
are helping their brother-in-law. Pet,
Schneider, in building a new house
Pete Schneider is building a new
residence on his farm in Trego Cen
ter. Solomon Defines is doing thu
carpenter work.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-10-17

Ask Chas- Kellogg and George
Rhoden if they got caught out in the
rain Sunday evening
II. F. Kline and A. S. Peacock
made business trip to E. A Kel-
logg'g Tuesday afternoon.
Miss Grace Pershing spent Sunday
with home folks. Miss Hildebrand
one of her Hays friends came home
with her Friday evening.
Nels Anderson and family went to
Greeley county last week in their
auto to visit relatives theirs. They
are expected to return home in few
days.
Joseph and Charles Kellogg helped
sing at the funeral of Mrs. Axle Nell
son last Sunday at the Swedish-Luth-
eran church down at the ridge. The
bereaved have many warm friends a.
round Pioneer, who wish to extend to
them their most heartfelt sympathy.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-10-17
Voda

A-G. Schwanbeck is around buying
fat cattle.
Bradley Brown spent Sunday with
his cousin, Igg.
VIM Cox made business trip to
Russell, Monday.
Fred and Otto Schwanbeck butch
cred hogs Monday.
Jack Frost will soon visit US from
present indications.
Philip Krhut says patching is very
lonesome work for him.
Ralph Kristof went after his load
of hogs at South Trego, Tuesday.
J. Horak was in voda Saturday
fixing the organ at the school house.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Schwanbeck and
family spent Sunday at G. Crockers.
Mrs R. Owens and sons made a
flying trip to the county seat Thurs
day.
Farmers Union at voda unloaded a
car load of apples Wednesday which
sold like hot cakes.
Pryce Owens returned home from
Ontario, Wednesday, where he has
been visiting the past week
Messrs Louis Honomichl and Johr
Bordovsky and Miss Kimilla THE
spent Sunday at R. Kristof's.
/ Robt Kirk was in this neck of the
woods buying cattle; he bought some
OF Chas Conner and Ralph K ristof-
Stanlav Austin has hoop anpoiptoI
flag master by the o. P and is or
duty at all hours of the day anc
night If in need of any Information
in regard to this matter ask the
school marin
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-10-17

1. N Nixon and family left for
Kansas City last Saturday
James Palmer and w. A. Cruson
exchanged places last Friday
Mr. Reeves little son, who get his
arm fractured some time ago, is get
ting along nicely
The Ladies' Aid will meet with
Mrs. w. r. Caskey "Wednesday after
noon. October 21st.
How about the weather the first of
the week? The people of Ogallah
say it reminds them of winter.
Leo Falkner of north of Ogallah
lost a valuable team of horses last
Sunday by getting struck by
lightning.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. S. Harvey returned
home last Saturday from an extended
visit in the east. We are glad to have
them in our midst again.
The funeral of Mrs. A. w. Nelson,
who died Thursday, October 8, was
held at the Swedish-Lutheran church.
Sunday, October IL, at ? O'Clock,
where large crowd took their last
look on this kind and Christian
mother, who had passed from this
dark world to a bright and happy
home above. The funeral was
preached both in the Swedish and
English language.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-10-17
Pioneer

A nice rain fell last Sunday even
ing.
John Saleen is building new ce-
ment block house.
Watch these columns for the first
date-of the Pioneer Literary Society.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-10-17

Farmer -Read Joe Hemmy's hog
ad on page eight.
Estrayed-Three little pigs. Notify
J. w. Bingham.
John Sahlin made a business trip
to Marshall county last Saturday.
John F. Jones made business trip
to Topeka and Kansas City this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Pete DeBoer made a
business and pleasure trip to Topeka
this week.
Rev. Allison went to Pratt, Kansas,
Monday, where, attended a meeting
of the Snyod.
John Sahlin is building a new ce-
ment block house. Christ Fellers is
doing the work.
Mrs. Thos. O'TooIe, of Banner,
who has been visiting friends in
Pennsylvania, returned home the
irst of the week.
Wade Evans returned home Friday
morning from Nebraska where he
has been canvasing for the past five
months. He reports good business.
John Reddig showed us a pear he
received from his son-in-law Geo.
Parr of Blessings, Texas, that's a
beauty 1t weighed nearly one
pound.
e. A. Rea was up from Hays last
Thursday. Ed is a candidate for
judge on the non-partisan ticket and
reports things looking his way over
the district.
Lost-Hand bag containing small
sum of money and other valuabies at
the Wa-Keeney Hardware store cross
ing Finder will be rewarded by ad-
dressing Mrs. Swan Lofstead, Ogal-
lah, Kan.
Mrs. Eva Morley Murphy of Good
land will speak on the political is
sues of the day at the court house
next Thursday evening at $50 O'Clock.
She is the progressive candidate for
congress from this district.
Found-Four miles west of town
suit case containing slightly worn
suit of clothes, and check book on
Farmers State bank of Quinter.
Owner can get same by paying for
this notice. t. J. Pickering.
Cards were received here the fore
part of the week announcing the
marriage of Prof. Reppert and Miss
Hazel Henthorn at Butler, Mo-, Oct
ober 10, 1914 They will be at home
to their friends after November 10th
at Russell where Professor Reppert
is one of the Instructors in the High
School. Prof. Repperts many friends
here wish him and his bride a long
and happy life
On Thursday, October 22nd-, a
''Better Baby contest will be held
at three O'Clock in the Presbyterian
church of this city. Every one inter
eSted in this movement is cordially
invited to be present. DR.. W. Y.
Herrick and wife OF this city will
have this meeting in their charge
and it is hoped all mothers both in
town and country will make an effort
to come and bring the babies. AS
stated in our last issue all babies are
eligible but only twelve were to be
entered for the scoring as that was
all DIR. Herrick would have time for
but much benefit can be derived
from the public examination so come
and see and hear about il even if
your baby has not been entered
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-10-17
Vote for
E. F. Bryant

for Township Trustee of Wa Keeney
Township Adv
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-10-17

Fresh pork at Bakers. adv
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-12-31

One of the prettiest plays seen on
an eastern gridiron this year was at
tempted by Michigan against Harvard.
1t failed, but the fact that it failed was
bit of luck for Harvard.
Michigan had the ball. Splawn
dropped back about IL or Is feet and
signaled for the ball. He got it. At
the moment the ball was passed the
Michigan right end ran into Harvard
territory and wheeled around in po-
sition to catch a forward pass. Splawn
showed back his arm, with the ball in
his hand, as though he were about to
throw it.
In the meantime, Maulbetsch who
had been playing to right of Splawn,
suddenly jumped forward and took the
ball from Splawn's outstretched hand,
just as it seemed that Splawn was
about to throw it to the Michigan
right end.
Maulbetsch raced toward Harvards
right end and had taken about four
steps when the Michigan left end, run
ming toward him, took the ball from
him. For a fraction of second, it
looked as if Michigan with its trick
play would make big gain, but luck
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-12-31
BILLIARD GAME is IN FAVOR
Home and Church Have Come to Look
Upon Pastime as Moral UpIift for
Youth-Temperance Essential.

Clean living is the big essential to
good billiards. There is no other game
that demands as steady nerve, as
clear an eye, or as unerring Judgment
as that of the cue and ivory balls. At
the same time there is no other branch
of sport that is less crowded and Of
fers so liberal a remuneration to It's
professional followers. Just at pres
ent billiards is more in favor than ever
before. This appears to be due chiefly
to the advent Of the younger element
in the game. The worlds titles are
held by a mere boy and youngsters
who yet lack years Of reaching their
majority are already in the field after
the honors now held by Willie Hoppe.
It has not been so very long ago
that billiards was frowned upon by
well-meaning parents and denounced
by clergymen. That time is in wide
contrast to the present time when
the younger element is not only urged
to play the game but many thousands
of homes in this country are provided
with smaller-than-regulation tables
where the children Of the households
are taught the first principles of this
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-12-31

from Kurzman-who is famous for
trousseaux. It is pictured here and
is a somewhat radical departure from
present-day fashions. 1t is of white
satin, brocaded with silver, and is
made without trimming or elaboration.
The skirt is flaring and full, hanging
in set folds. The absence Of shoulder
straps, the pointed bodice and short,
pulled sleeves revive memories OF the
days of the Renaissance. After much
elaboration it seems severely simple.
But there is a reaction toward sim
plicity which, it must be conceded, has
improved the styles Of today.
The skirt flaring at the bottom is
dividing honors with the straight I'M
derskirt and long, full tunic, and bids
fair to stand in the first place by
spring. Both are beautiful in outline.
Whether we shall look to American
designers to create our styles or find
that we have been looking to them
(while we thought all inspiration
came from Paris) for many years, we
are sure of one thing: America is not
without the talent for creating beau
tiful clothes and this talent will be
recognized through just such events
as the exhibition at the Ritz.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-12-31

quickly as gossip concerning pretty
girl. If one of the women has casually
remarked to the young man, "She Is
very nice, merry young woman, don't
you think?" and he has answered, mo
nicer than she ought to be-" the scan
dalmonger has fine morsel to pick
at. The lover soon finds that he has
a duel before him. The girls uncle
calls him on the telephone; asks him
what he meant by clouding the char
acter of an innocent young girl by Civ
ing out such villainous falsehood
that she was no nicer than she ought
to be-
OF course, the amazed lover was
able to explain with alacrity to the in
furiated uncle that he had declared
the young lady was no nicer than she
ought to be, for all sweet, modest
young girls were nice. That was what
was expected of them, and as it should
be.
He was dumfounded that scandal
mongers had been able to twist his
laudatory remark into scandalous
meaning 1t is unfortunate for a girl
to have such interested people about
her. If she does as near right as she
knows how, that's the best that she
can do She shouldn't worry her
brains over others opinions. AS for
the women who pick other women's
reputation to shreds, it can be traced
to the one source-envy. A woman OF
culture may be known by the fact that
she always refuses to listen to a scan-
dial. She may have a daughter Of her
own and cannot help thinking what If
it were her child's reputation that was
heartlessly being pulled to pieces.
1t would be a better world II the
women addicted to gossiping would
turn their attention to the faults with
in their own four walls; minding their
own business, as it were, and letting
others do the same. Girls, on their
part cannot be too careful to win gold
en- opinions, and carefully avoid the
appearance of bold frivolity.
They should not flutter like moth
around a dangerous flame. A girls
reputation is more precious to hor
than the costliest jewel.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-12-31

favored Harvard. Hardly had the
Michigan end received the ball when
he tripped over some Harvard men
who were directly in front Of him-thet
same Harvard men who originally had
rushed forward to tackle Splawn and,
who didn't know where the ball was
until the Michigan end fell over them;
The action was so fast that it be-
wildered not only the spectators but
the Crimson warriors as well. 1t,
failed to succeed only because of ILL
luck. 1t was the only real trick at
tempted during the game-but 1t was
pretty one.
Johnny Maulbetsch is the greatest
halfback developed in the West since
the day of Willie Heston. He is the
find and the sensation of the 1914 sea-
son. Mauly is a little fellow, being
built close to the ground. They say
that when he plunges at the line his
head is almost en- level with his shoe
tops-that he hits so low that it's
well nigh impossible to stop him.
l. st year he was captain of the Michi-
gan freshman team. He was the best
schoolboy player of the state at Ann
Arbor high.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-12-31
BOXING A FAVORED PASTIME
Large Number Of Soldiers Drilling and
Training at Aldershot Make APP
peal for Boxing Gloves.

Boxing, a London magazine, has
made request for 1000 sets of boxing
gloves to be donated to the English
soldiers.
Boxing contests form one of the
principal pastimes with the English
soldier.
At the present time thei are $780,
900 soldiers at Aldershot drilling and
training for the war.
AS there are few exercises that will
fit man physically quicker than box
ing, there has been a big demand for
more gloves. They do not ask for new
gloves-just boxing gloves of any
make or color.
Several firms have agreed to make
new gloves for cost, provided they are
donated to the army.
The practice of boxing has no doubt
had lot to do with the courage OF the
English soldiers. People in this coun-
try who try to cry down the practice
of boxing and boxing contests, should
remember that it has been said many
times that the time to prepare for war
was in times of peace.
There are more than two hundred
thousand men training at various
camps throughout the kingdom, and
there are going to be 100000 more
within the next three months. Well
these men can do with boxing gloves.
They will be better. happier men il
they have them, and 1t is absolutely
certain that they will be filter men in
every way" said the editor of Boxing.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-12-31

TO MEET the flying SHOWS that can
y do them little harm, fur-trimmed
and all-fur turbans and larger hats in
which fur is conspicuously figured,
have been warmly welcomed by the
world of fashion. There are few all
fur hats as compared to the great
number in which fur forms part of
the hat or is employed simply as a
trimming.
In turbans the coronets are usually
of fur and the crowns of fabric.
Rich brocaded silks, plain velvet and
cloth Of gold or silver are featured in
the crowns. There are some novel
brimmed hats having crowns of fur
and brims of gold or silver lace.
But 1t is in bands used as trimming
that fur is liked best There is not
much effort to use it In unusual ways.
Large flowers of silver or gold lace,
having each petal bound with fur, are
novel and these, with ribbon or vel
vet trimmings bound with fur, are
about the only new fur decorations.
A wide band about the crown, bor-
der of fur about briTn edge or band
forming cofonet are the prevalent
modes for using this most staple of
things used in millinery.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-12-31
OUR fashions spring from revivals
~ and adaptations of styles that have

0UR fashions spring from revivals
" and adaptations of styles that have
been worn before our day and feel the
influence of all the corners of the
earth. For some time the agitation
on the subject of American designs
for American women has been going
on. The war in Europe brought this
matter to a climax and fashion
show, under the patronage of wealthy
society women of New York city, was
staged recently at the Ritz hotel, in
which the apparel displayed-on ex-
tremely clever models-was designed
by members of American establish
ments and made in their workrooms.
The display altogether was credit
able, although any startlingly new and
wholly original ideas were lacking.
In fact, few people are looking for
anything of the kind. What we really
want and take to are styles that have
associations and suggestions that make
them interesting. We like hint of
the oriental, a whisper of the savage,
glimpse of the ancient, and not a
bold copy in any case. In fact, when
nothing is left to the imagination,
something is lost of charm.
A lovely gown, among other lovely
things, appeared in the Ritz parade
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-12-31

fascinating pastime. Billiard tables
and bowling alleys are now an impor-
tant part of the equipment Of hum
dreds of church clubs.
And the reason for the change is
that the home and the church have
come to look upon this game as kind
of moral uplift for the youth. The
first essential Of the game is temper
ance. To play good billiards one must
be in splendid condition, physically
and mentally. A shaky hand cannot
hold cue, a blurred eye cannot see
the ball, a clouded brain cannot find
the proper angle for the difficult shot
Every one who plays billiards is am
bilious to improve his game. He car
10 this only by living the clean life.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1914-12-31

Trimmings on fur hats are very SIM
pie. A single flower or a single feath-
er is the rule for the small turban.
The head and neck of birds of gay
plumage (imagined by the manufac-
turer and not grown by nature) are
occasionally seen, and fluffy pompons
seem appropriately posed against a
background Of fur.
The hats shown in the picture are
fine examples of the way in which
furs are used In millinery. The ma.
jority of millinery furs are limitations
of the skins for which they are named.
But they are equal to such demands
as are made of them so far as wear
ing qualities are concerned. Hats
made of fine. genuine skins are costly,
but, considering their durability and
the fact that these furs are never out
of style and may be used again and
again, they are, after all, among the
most economical of hats.
JULIA BoTToMLEY.