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Mexico Missouri message., 1914-06-04

friendly smile which, in his estimation.
fully compensated for all his hours OF
loneliness, and her first words made
him forget his cares.
Captain Phinney," she began, do
you know, it is downright selfish of
you not to grant me at least q peep
at that cozy room up forward, where
you spend so much of your time"
"The chart-house?" he exclaimed.
why, you can have 1t for boudoir,
II you want It. Come on"
Once inside, Tom instantly recog-
nized what, no doubt, had been in the
girls mind from the beginning-that
while they might talk with absolute
assurance against being overheard, tho
numerous ports rendered them visible
to any Of the men forward who cared
to look that way. and those of the
watch who had occasion to pass on
one side or the other.
ooh, how comfy!" she exclaimed In
low voice as soon as they had en-
tered IF | was the Kohinur's skip
per, you would always find me right
here"
And I'll spend q good part OF my
time here, once we're out at sea-" Tom
responded, land hope you'll want to
find me often. But If you're judging
by these comfortable quarters that my
jobs a sinecure, why, you-you--"
Have another guess coming?" she
| finished for him.
He nodded dejectedly. Mistaken
was what was trying to think OF,
though" Then, with an abrupt change
OF manner and tone, he went on:
Della, no doubt you have noticed
the past two or three days that have
been as worried as the dickens. 1t is
bad enough to have charge OF this
boat and know that something secret
is going on, without having an inkling
OF what that secret is; fellow e
bound to make all sorts of conjectures
and be suspicious OF Willard. you
know. The certainty that you couldn't
be mixed up with anything crooked IL
the one thing that's made me rather
ashamed OF my own suspicious.
But | have reasons aside from al
this for being worried, reasons yol
haven't the slightest idea OF, that make
my position about as devilish one a.
a fellow ever got into. Until this weel
| never knew l had any nerves; nov
I'm nearly a wreck"
Perhaps" said the girl slowly. SC
know more about the real cause o
your perturbation than you suspect"
NO" returned Tom, confidently
you couldn't. Remember the chum
told you about whose cousin dlsaI
peared? Well, some way she's involve
in whatever it is old Wizards plottin
What's the matter?"
His hearer had uttered a little cry
and was now looking at him with
T shocked and puzzled expression.
I How In the world" she demanded
did you reach such a conclusion?"
+ 81 didn't" truthfully explained Ton
D But a detective and Ruddy-that
: my chum-did because the missln
+ girls purse was found in that Of
house where Willard hung out s
n long"
I There was a silent pause while III
8 girl seemed to consider, and To,
e watched her earnestly and fondly.
r last the fine hazel eyes met his wit
e a sober look.
What is 1t you want to known" ST
n gravely asked.
g. "Delia"-Tom's voice lowered pc
h ceptibly and a serious note crept I'M
t. it-"you ought to know-you ought
Is see-where my chief interest lie
% Hang II all! / wish l could expires
Of myself better. But II you can't 81
that my first concern is for you, II
is
Mexico Missouri message., 1914-06-04
BOOK III.
CHAPTER XIII.-contlnusd.


He was not to be rallied, however
and the meal was a long drawn out
affair for him.
His brain was the battle ground OF
conflicting doubts and misgivings that
led to q most irritating condition of IT.
resolution on his part. II he had been
governed by any policy thus far. It
had been one of passive non-interfer-
ence. AS master OF the Kohinur, his
duties began and ended with the obi
cations adherent thereto, and he had
neither communicated to Van Vechten
the facts that had come to his knowl-
edge, nor had he informed Max VIII
lard that the police were DESTROYS Of
finding him.
But now It was being forced upon
him that such a course, notwithstand-
ing Brownlow's and Wizards protesta-
tons that everything was fair and hon
Drable. was only a Sinking OF RESPONSE
bility, and that the time was speedily
drawing near--if II had not already
arrived-when he must make an In
dtiative move one way or another.
His meeting with Flint had been
fertile with references that had
brought his relegated misgivings and
perplexitiee to a position where they
demanded that some disposition be
made OF them. and the GROWING diff
Guilty straightway arose: How was hf
&c do SO?
Was Max Willard fanatic planning
some stupendous catastrophe with hii
new explosive, and holding the Kohi
Mexico Missouri message., 1914-06-04

going to be dashed hard for me to ex-
plain"
Captain Phinney," returned the girl
after a moment, II sought this inter
view deliberately. | wanted to tell
you that have seen Just how harassed
with anxiety you have been, and that L
have a deep appreciation of your fidel-
ity to a project about which you know
so little, and which at best you fear Is
regular-dishonest perhaps. But
please Colby this time tomorrow all
cause for worry will have been re-
moved; and II my word bears any
weight, you have nothing to cause you
any concern or mlsgivings."
THAT" Tom interjected, removes
the last doubt. You're a brickl"
But she was not through she con-
tinued, haltingly now and with slowly
frightening color:
Il am telling you these things be.
cause It is not right that my influence
should govern you, as It seemed to be
doing, and you ignorant of my very
! identity"
In this mien the girl was so utter
ably sweet and charming that Tom
could scarcely contain himself He
darted a scowling look at the uncur-
tanned ports, at which her color all at
once deepened still more, and she
dropped her gaze with a nervous little
laugh. 1t was Just that easy to follow
his train of thought
That's something soon remedied,"
he urged her eagerly.
And now the beautiful face took on
a tantalizing expression. the lashes
dropped and she regarded him quiz
zically.
Captain Phlnney, hasn't even the
tlniest suspicion entered your head as
to who 1 am" she asked.
why should there?" he returned.
"And why is 1t Captain Phinney' to-
day? Night before last l was Tom
easy enough"
well, then-Tom. have no espe-
cial reluctance to calling you Tom; !
have known you for years"
He stared at her in open-mouthed
establishment. And she watched him.
smiling, hooking, altogether bewitch'
ing.
Gradually Tom recovered himself
, Come, now" he protested. Il really
thought you were in earnest"
or a sudden she dropped upon q
, lockerseat and motioned him 10 dc
. likewise. Slowly and dazedly, he
obeyed.
Listen" she pursued. 81 know 6
J., girl who has lived nearly all her life
abroad. She has man cousin o.
, whom she has always been awfully
: fond; whom, as a very young girl. sh'
looked up to and regarded as quite thu
personiflcation OF wisdom and ever.
> manly virtue.
Now, that cousin had chum o
whom he thought so much that he nev
u err tired of singing his praises to tn
girl cousin. She was fourteen year
!. old, ! believe, and very impression
able. Anyway, she became so interest
ed in her cousins chum-ehe had ney
y or seen him, mlnd-that he assume
U in her fancy the place of a hero. Sh
even stole one OF his photographs an
o kept It hidden away where nobody els
could see it, but where she could TAX
u q peep at 1t whenever she wanted to.
The expression that was slowly ovel
spreading Toms vieage was almost l,
70 dicrous. BY degrees he was compr'
bending; but conviction had not "
+ come.
% Cant you guess?" she asked.
% He rose inertly to his feet. II
B. spoke thickly, like a man stupefied.
% "You are that girl You-you are
70 paige Carew," she said.
b CTO BE CONTINUED)
Mexico Missouri message., 1914-06-04
Why He Welcomed n.

Briggs-Thank goodness the opera
season will soon be openi
Griggs-Didn't know you ever at
tended.
Briggs--f don't; but my wife and
daughter do. and that gives me a
chance to slip out to the club for
quiet gamA
Mexico Missouri message., 1914-06-04
The Ratio.

THE doctor said to get ten cents
worth of this"
Ten cents worth Of that will cost
about half dollar at the drug store"
Mexico Missouri message., 1914-06-04
Natural Consequence.

The wind is rising"
That's because 1t is from the
East"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-08-27
Notice

The Third Quarterly Confer
ence for the Okolona Circuit will
convene at Boone's Ceapel Aug.
29-3O, In connection with this
Rev. V. G. Curtis, of Grenada,
Miss, will conduct a Sunday
School Institute for the circuit.
Services will begin Saturday 10
A. M. Dinner for everybody.
Let everybody come.
D. NJ. GEAN, P. c.
Okolona, Miss, Aug. 10, 1917,
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-08-27

The Independent Telephone
Comp any has received the nee
essary material for rebuilding
their system. While the lines
are going up it would be we'll
to string the cables along streets
not so much used as is Main
street. It is only a question Of
time when the wires along the
best streets will have to come
down and the company might as
we'll recognize this fact and
build accordingly.
All kinds Of up-to-date dress
making. Coat suits, ETC., etc.
Satisfaction guaranteed.
Address Box 391,
Okolona, Miss.
The pleasant home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Dave Creighton was en-
joyed by a host Of little friends
of Miss Kate CIR ighton on the
occasion Of her birthday. It
was an occasion to make glad
the hearts of all. The young
people had so much to make
them happy. Pleasant games,
recitations by girls and boys,
sweet little songs and music.
refreshments of fruit, ice cream
and cake were served by Mrs.
Creighton, who never fails to
make their hospitable home
pleasant. May they live to en-
JOY many returns of the de-
lightful occasion is the wish of
a friend and invited guest.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-08-27
A Family Reunion

Mr.. and Mrs. E. B. Buching-
ham, father and mother of
eleven children, seven girls and
four boys, all Of whom are living
and married and most of them
having families of their own,
celebrated with a family reunion
Sunday, August 23rd. Mr..
Buckingham having sold his
own farm, where it had been
the custom to hold these re-
unions. it was decided that
the next best place to meet
was in j. X. Buckingham's
grove five miles south of town.
The entire family, numbering
forty-siX, were present, hence it
was necessary to have the gath
ering in a grove.
Sunday dawned raining and
disappointing looking, but soon
the clouds were driven back and
let the sunshine through and it
proved to be a most ideal day,
with nothing to mar the pleasure
Of a delightful family reunion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Buckingham
well need to feel proud as we'll
as thankful for having a most
remarkable family of handsome
and charming girls and boys,
not one of the family has lost a
child and all are exceptionally
talented and brilliant grand
children.
The morning was spent very
much as each one pleased; to
talk, to laugh and to feel thank
full at being spared to meet to-
gether once more. Dinner came
on and found everybody ready
and feeling equal to the occa-
Sion" 1t was spread picnic
fashion on a long table which
had been previously prepared.
The proof of the pie was in the
eating" enough said.
The afternoon was q treat, it
was given over to the grand
children and they entertained
with appropriate songs and reel
tations. The children from
four years old and upward took
part in the entertainment and it
was indeed a fine program.
AS the sun begun to sink
slowly in the west and the part
ing hour came, each face wore
it's own hearts sentiments and
when the parting song, God be
with you till we meet again, y
was sung there was q degree Of
sadness spread over the faces
of every one present.
Mr.. Buckingham dismissed his
family with a prayer of thankful
ness and asked that it might be
His will for all to meet together
again some sweet day, 5omt
time some Where,
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-08-27
In Honor Of Visitor


Mr.. c. P. Cooper entertained
Saturday night in honor Of Miss
Carolyn HamiIton's weekend
house guest, Miss CIementine
Miller, at Mrs. Joe Peacher's or
South Market Street with {
hop. Ices and cake We're the
refreshments.
Miss Miller has been a fire.
1uent and lovely visitor to
Columbus and has been the re-
cipient Of much social attention
during her visits. Elk.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-08-27
How To Give oulalne To Children

FkBRlL ME is the trademark name given 10 an
improved QuInine. Itis a Tasteless syrup. pleas.
to take and does not disturb the stomach.
Children take it and never know it is Ouiniue.
Also especially adapted to adults who Cannot
take ordinary Quiniue. Does not nauscate moi
cause nervousness nor ringing in the head. Try
1t the next time you need Quiuine for airy pur
pose. Ask for ounce original package. Tn.
FEBRILINE is blown in bottle, Is ceuts,
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-08-27
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
9 ST RIA
Rubel-W achtel

Mr.. and Mrs. j. Rubel, of
0kolona, Miss, announce the
betrothal Of their daughter,
Gertrude, to Mr.. Gus Wachtel,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. C. WachteI,
Of Macon. Ga.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-08-27
Local News.
Some rooms for rent
}. NJ. HALEY.

en- wire fence.
Mr.. j. X. Campbell spent
Monday in Meridian.
County Treasurer Nabcrs, Of
Houston, was in the city Friday.
Mr.. Wilkerson, Of Houston,
was a visitor in this city Tues
day.
Mr.. J. A. Brittian made q
business trip to Memphis first of
the week.
Mrs. R. l.. Bransford has re-
turned from a several weeks
stay in the North.
Mr.. J. L. Lyon made a bust
ness trip to Aberdeen first Of
the week.
Just received a car load of Gal
vanized Roofing.
ADAMS & NEUBERT.
DR.. H. H. Kinney, of Wren,
was in the city on professional
business yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. I. Bucking-
ham, of Palestine, Texas, are
visiting relatives here.
A contract has been let for
surfacing the street from the
depot to Church street.
Mrs. Jesse Bean and children
have returned from a visit tc
relatives in Jackson, Tenn.
Be sure to attend Vesper Ser
vice at the |. O.. O. F. cemetery
Sunday afternoon, August 80.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Rielley ahO
family have returned from 9
several weeks stay in Colorado.
Mrs. J.. Brannam, of Fruit
land, Tenn, is here, the guest
of Mr.. ard Mrs. j. W. Brannam.
Nh. G. W. Williams, editor OF
the Times-Post, Of Houston,
was a visitor in cur city last
Friday.
Misses Mary Agnes and Lo.
raine Mckinley, OF Nashville.
Tenn, are the guests OF the
Misses Lyon.
Mr.. E. D.. Elias left last nigh
for New York where he goes t.
purchase his fall and WiutC
stock Of dry goods.
See Adams & Neubert for Gas
oline Engines. We always hay.
them in stock.
Mr.. Eugene Gregory, who ha.
been visiting homefoiis a
"Tanglewood'' returned t,
Memphis Saturday.
The base ball game between
Shannon and the local team Mon
day afternooon was won by Oko
Iona on score Of 8 70 6.
Aberdeen Weekly, AUG. 81
Mrs. viii Gum, Of Okoiona
spent q few days this week viii
Mrs. Adam Carlisle.
Master Lemuel Dossett enter
tanned a number Of friends will
a birthday party on Thursda.
afternoon of last week.
No. - o. ;,o
1"i'' - "''',N w. W. ''-',0
afternoon Of last week in homo
of Mrs w r.. Grepory's Guests
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-08-27
Only One "BROMO OuENlNEo

70 get the genuine, call for full name, LAXA
TIVE BkOMO QuININE. Look for signature 81
I. W. GROVE. Cures 4 Cold III One Day. Stops
cough and headache, and works OIL cold, sc.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-08-27

daughter, Frances, left Sunday
for a visit to her father, Mr.. w.
F. Wilson, and other relatives
in Halls, Tenn.
Mrs. Nj. A. Caradine and little
son, Of Jackson, Tenn, spent
last week here the guests of
Mrs. Tom King. Mr.. Caradine
joined them Friday night.
FURNISHED Rooms FOR RENT
-W Within two blocks Of business
part Of town. Apply at this
office.
Dinnis Longstreet will repair
your shoes. He uses the best
material that can be had. Sat
isfaction guaranteed or money
refunded. In rear to tin shop.
Mr.. j. NJ. Haley has returned
from Nashville, Tennessee where
he attended a family reunion of
one brotherand one sister who
live there and a sister from Tex
as.
Roast beef, roast pork, boiled
ham, Swiss cheese, cream cheese.
Brooktield Creamery Butter al
ways fresh at VIENNA BAKERY.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Buck
ingham, Of Van Buren,, Ark,
are visiting here the guests of
Mr., Buckingham's parents, Mr..
and Mrs, E. B. Buckingham,
and other relutives.
Meridian Star, Aug. 23-Mrs.
Fred Streibich, of Okolona, en-
route from McComb City, will
arrive today Sunday to spend
several days with Mrs. C. V.
Elzey. Mr.. Streibech will join
her here.
Mr.. l. E. Gass, member of
the firm Of Gass Bros, left last
week for Mobile, Ala, where
he goes to visit his sister, Mrs.
Belle Carlisle. Mr.. Gass and
his sister will take a trip on the
coast for his health.
We are informed that the city
has let a contract for a survey
TOR a sewerage system. This is
the one needed Improvement
which should be made as early
, nror1 LJ, rn;I ,,]ion,a ~ ~ '''' '''"'''~'"
~ .
Little Misses AYerene anc
mary Virginia thompson gave 8
birthday party last friday after
noon at the home OF their grand.
mother MRS Laura HarreII,
Alter enjoying q number OF
games cream and cake were
served.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1914-08-27

lnvlgoratlng to the Pale and SickIy
The Old Standard general strengthening tonic,
GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC, drives out
Malaria. enrichesthe blood and builds upthe sys-
ten. A true tonic. For adults and children. SOC
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-07-04
Z. J. Labauvc,
Attorney n Law.
Notary i'll office.
Pleasant Boat Ride.

Joe IapOrtc entertained with Z
pleasant boat ride Monday night. which
was cnjoved BY all present. The part,
stopped at Rose Hill, where they were
.,ervcd with ice cream Those i'll the
parts were Misses Rosa Lyons. Maggie
Broussard, Goralie Broussard, Evelyn
Rlinor, Nsna Brousslrd, Kate Young.
laurence nevcrlov, Annie Putnam
Saline WILL, Marjorie Collie. OF New
Orleans; McSsrs. Earl Golden, Frank
Strickland. Robert Young. W. /.
Thomas, Lovd Broussard, Charlton
Whi,c, Isaac burke, I.mmit Putnam,
Randolph and Jerc Dycr. of Morgan
CITY; leo Simon, Mr. and Mrs. f.. l..
Terrier, DR. and Mrs l.. Nj. BoudreauX,
Mr. and Mrs. Thco Boudoin and Mrs
". l.. Utlcy. of New Orleans.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-07-04

The police jury met in regular
session "Wednesday with all men,
bcrs present except President O.
Bourquo; DIR. J. II. Abshirc, vice
president presiding.
The minutes of the mce,ilg in
the month Of June were read and
adopted.
The treasurer, Mr.. J. G.. Brous-
sard, made n report, showing 4
balance of S5,477.6S.
Sheriff Aug. Morton made hi,
report, which was accepted, and a
Quictus on the part of the parish
was given him.
The bills approved by the
finance committee were ordered
paid, except those of the magie
trates and constables, for which
there are 10 funds on hand.
DR.. J. Z. Abshire was authorized
to have a bridge built, in conjunc-
ton with LAFAYETTE parish, over
Indian Bayou, near J. c. Faux 5
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-07-04

Electric fan service was com
menced on Wednesday of this
week, to the delight of the many
patrons of the light plant. The
new council decided to start the
fan service right away, or rather
before the new engine is installed
The old council was instrumental
i'll getting the new engine to some
extent, and from now on tic
citizens will have the benefit of the
day current during the summer
months.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-07-04
Take no Chances
On the 4th.

Don t talk policies on the Fourth.
Don I 90 on a crowded excursion.
Don't be ashamed to be patriotic.
Don get oycrhcatcd carly in
the day.
Don't carry loose powder in
your pocket
Don't laugh at the drum major
pity him.
Don't put all your fireworks in
one heap.
Don't drive a nervous horse on
the Fourth.
Don't think powder is rc,pcc-
tor of persons.
Don't encourage small bows to
FIRE large cannonS.
Don't take any chances with a
cracked cannon.
Don't blow down the mouth of
4 loaded cannon.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-07-04

Due to the long Sp, of dry
weather there is now Il shortage of
water melons. Many of the farmer,
had several rows of the best melons
that they could get seed to plant
for, and after they were in bloom
and III many instances full Of little
melons, the vines began to die out.
The only good melons raised this
year were those along ,be bavor!
bank and along other streams, and
where the farmers watcrcd them.
and the instances are few and far
apart.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-07-04
Dyer-I Young
Marriage

The wedding OF Mis-, Roberta
Marie Young, daughter of Mrs. K.
!. Yougn, of this city. to Mr..
Charlie, Chde>aignac Dyer. of
Morgan City, was celebrated Tues
day morning at 1890 o'clock. at
the nome ri the brides mother.
and wa, a very lovely event.
The bride, who was given away
by her mother, was lovely III hand
some blue silk travelling suit. Her
only attendant wa, her sister, Miss
Kate Young The groom was at
tended by his brother, Nj. Ran
dolph Dyer, ~ best man.
The ceremony was performed i'll
the spaciou, drawing room, which
was claborately decorated with
fern, and palms.
y large number of friends and
relatives, including many out-of-
town guests, were present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dyer left i'm
mcdiatclv after the ceremony for
Az extended tour throughout the
north, and will be at home III
Morgan City after August 5th.
The happy couple were the re-
Cipicnts of many handsome and
costly gifts, and have the best
wishes of all FOX long and happ.
life.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-07-04

place.
Mr.. Caesar Broussard was
authorized to have the approach at
the Lake Arthur ferry repaired.
The matter of dipping watts, for
cattle tick eradication was taken
up and di,cu; scd, but was post.
poncd until the next meeting OF
account Of the lack of funds.
The Ahbcvillc Meridional was
elected the Official newspaper for
ensuing year.
An invitation wa extended to
Agricultural Editors, now touring
this country, TO visit the Garden
Spot Of America, Ncrmilion Parish,
on their tour.
Two ordinances relative to the
issuance of 81, 5000, 90 FIVE per
cent Good Roads Bonds of this
parish, a. well as the proposed
form of said bonds and the coupons
thereto attacked, were unanimously
adopted.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-07-04
Police Jury Sells the Job of
Official Printer of the Parish
The Abbeve Progress and Gucydan News Were the Only
Papers to Put i'll Real Bids for the Work.

At the meeting of the police jury
"Wednesday the matter of providing
for all official printer was taken up.
They, the police jury, asked for
open bids, and at the last minute
got cold feet and called for sealed
bids.
The bids of the Gucvdam News,
Offering to do all the first publica-
tons free of charge, and 25c 4
square GOO Words for all sub
sevucnt Insertions; and the Alb
bevillc Progress offered to the work
as official printer, publishing
minutes and ordinances, for the
sum of Sis Il year.
The Ncrmilion News and the
Mcridional have heretofore been
taking turn about, year for year,
and have been receiving from S46O
a wear up for the work. This time
the Ncrmilion News offered to do
the work absolutely free of cost.
and the Mcridional's bid was SIS
lower than the lowest bidder.
These could not hardly be con