The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-10-30
body. Padre Ronar strobe into the
aisle with an angry face. and Foghorn
Fernando left the mission forever

| the colonel, tnat the ulSpenSatlOn or
Providence has got you saddle CALLED
when 1t comes to keepin' jobs. That
pesky syreen contraption you carry
in your chest is liable any minute to
stampede stock and bust up trade and
scare folks plumb into forgettin' their
meals"
But that loudness Of me is not Of
ten." suggested Foghorn Fernando.
The colonel waved bis corncob
Didn't you ever take somethin' for
it-slippery ellum or boneset or some
thin? Well, by timel What's this I'M
beknown caravan a-comin'?"
The last question was provoked by
an enormous four horse wagon swing
Ing around the corner Of the street.
The wagon body was boxed in by gay
ly painted canvas bearing the legend:
OLD DIR. GIMBLE. M. ID.
GENERAL HEALER.
ONE PRICE TO ALL
When the vehicle reached the hotel
a tall, gray bearded individual wearing
seat
"Howdy. doc?" said Hopapple pleas
antly.
Good morning. my friend" replied
the general healer. Can you tell me
the size of this settlements"
you can see It all from here" said
the landlord. gesturing at Dolcuela
with his pipe
DR.. Gimble looked about him care
fully.
IL don't guess it would pay me to
STOP" he decided. i've got to make
county fair tomorrow. and-there
amt anybody sick in this town, any
way, is there?"
mot that I've heard Of" Hopapple
rejoined. Were tol'rable preserved.
thank you" Then his eyes fell on
Fernando. perched despondently on
the hitching rail- why. by mighty.
dunno, after ALL unused the colonel.
How do you stand. doc. on the science
of the throat?"
ACE big" declared the physician.
Give me quarter. open your mouth
and say All"
"Shucks. it amt me!' Hopapple
corrected. Its that little greaser If
you can cure his voice III go you two
bits just for green's Talk loud for
the doc. you. Fernando. and I'll hold
them horses if | can"
FOghorn obeyed. while the plaza
rang like sounding board. The as
tonished Gimbe rubbed his ears and
gared at Fernando with great earnest
ness.
"For the love of Mike" he gasped.
How long can you keep that up?"
ITS the easiest thing he does. and
that's the trouble" said Colonel Hop
apple. He'd keep 1t up all day If he
wasn't stopped. Can you cure him?'
The doctor. after thoughtful pause.
removed his silk hat and with it clap
ped Fernando three deliberate strokes
on the left shoulder
Cure him. cried Gimble joyOusly.
mo, won't cure him. II he'll hire
out with me III give him 500
month and cakes. own two medicine
wagon shows and merry go-round.
and this fellow will sure make the
best ballyhoo barker in the business.
Why. put him on n platform outside
6 by 8 tent with that voice and my
patter and he'd have county fair
thinking ii was Barnum 4 Bailey.
What do you say. partner?"
Fernando. in blissful daze. said moth
ing He had understood nothing ex-
cept the proposed salary. and his reti
cence caused the Snowman to be fear
full Of losing such Il vocal treasure
Here's an advance OF $50 to bind
the contract" added DR. Gimble basti
ly. well start for Cactus City In u
half hour. after I've fed up"
When Fernando entered MonZOns
establishment thar forenoon the indig
nant merchant reached for his broom
stick but FoGhorn never wavered. He
held his head high and hummed II tune
as he glanced around the store IN the
manner OF the emperor OF Germany
ut review Of troops.
where is the proprietor Of this lit
tie shop. my good MANI" said Fernan
do to MOnzon
Tomas. unable 10 devise suitable OBJ.
jurgations. nuffed out his cheeks help
essly. and Fernando tossed yellow
bill on the showcase
~ amuse myself II minute on my
travels he continued. "by purchasing
jewels 1t is my habit Let me see
that miserable trinket. If you WILL"
and he pointed mt an enormous breast
pin Of imitation gold and diamonds.
which had been coveted for years by
every girl in Dolcuela.
THE price" faltered Monzon, us
eleven
"Wrap 1t up" directed Fernando II