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Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1914-01-02
CHAPTER VIII.
Strange DoInqs for oeoroe.


That evening George sat so long
over the newspapers that in spite of
my absorbing interest in the topic en-
crossing me. fell asleep in my cozy
little rocking chair. | was awakened
by what seemed like a kiss falling
very softly on my forehead, though, to
be sure. 1t may have been only the
Hap or Georges coat sleeve as he
stopped over me.
Wake up. little woman" / heard,
and trot away to bed, I'm going out
and may not be in till daybreak."
You! going out! at ten O'Clock
at night, tired as you areas we both
are! What has happened-Ah!"
This broken exclamation escaped
me as l perceived in the dim back
ground by the sitting-room door the
figure of a man who called up recent
but very thrilling experiences.
Mr.. Sweetwater," explained George.
we are going out together. 1t is
necessary. or you may be sure /
should not leave you"
He gave me little good advice as
10 now l mad better employ my time
in his absence, and was off before |
could find words to answer
AS soon as the two were in the
street, the detective turned towards
George and said:
Mr.. Anderson, have a great deal
to ask OF you. Mr. Brotherson has
vanished; that is, in his own proper
person, but have an idea that | am
on the track of one who will lead us
very directly to him IL we manage
the affair carefully. What | want OF
yqV OF course. is mere identification
"a saw the face OF the man who
y Aed his hands In the snow, and
~ id know It again. you say. Do you
th X you could be quite sure OF your.
sen II the man were differently
drS lsed aud differently occupied?"
think so. There's his height and
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1914-01-02
CHAPTER VI.
Integrity.

Mr.. Gryce's fears were only too well
founded. Though Mr.. McElroy was
kind enough to point out the exact
spot where he saw Miss Watkins
stoop, no trace OF blood was found up
on the rug which had lain there, nor
had anything of the kind been washed
up by the very careful man who
scrubbed the lobby floor in the early
morning This was disappointing, as
its presence would have settled the
whole question, When, these efforts
all exhausted the two detectives faced
each other again In the small room
given up to their use, Mr.. Gryce
showed his encouragement Sweet
water watched him in some concern,
,hen with the persistence which was
one OF his strong points. ventured
finally to remark:
II have but one idea left on the sub.
tect"
"Ahd what Is that?"
"Tbe girl wore a red cloak. If mis-
take not, the lining was also red A
spot on 1t might not show to the os.
nal observer. Yet it would me.I
much to u.s."
"Sweetwater!"
faint blush rose to the old mans
sreek
shell ! request the privilege OF
"oslrg that garment over?"
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1914-01-02

his own thoughts still centered, by
asking him the date of the correspond
ence discovered between his daughter
and her unknown admirer.
Some of the letters we're dated last
summer. some this fall The one you
are most anxious to hear about only a
month back" he added. with uncon-
querable devotion to what he consid-
cred his duty.
Mr.. Gryce would like to have car
ried his inquiries further, but desisted.
But when he was gone, and Sweet
water had returned, Mr.. Gryce made
1t his first duty to communicate to his
superiors the hitherto unsupported
fact of secret romance in Miss Chal-
toner's seemingly calm and we'll
guarded life.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1914-01-02

clod-hopper, and think that even
you will acknowledge that stand
somewhat higher than that. Though
was silent under your disapprobation,
you shall yet have your answer. 1t
VIII not lack point because of It's nee
essary delay"
"A threat"
The words sprang from sweetwater
and were evidently involuntary.
II Is the only letter of them all
which conveys anything like re-
proach," proceeded the coroner "Her
surprise must consequently have been
great at receiving these lines. and her
resentment equally so. If the two met
afterwards But have not shown
you the signature. To the poor father
1t conveyed nothing-some facts have
been kept from him--but to us
mere he whirled the letter about so
that Sweetwater. at least, could see
the name, 1T conveys hope that we
may yet understand Miss Challoner."
"Brotherson!" exclaimed the young
detective In loud surprise. Brother
son! The man who"
THE man who left this building
Just before or simultaneously with the
alarm caused by Miss Challoner's fall.
IL clears away some OF the clouds be-
logging us. She probably caught
sight OF him in the lobby. and in the
passion Of the moment forgot her
usual instincts and drove the sharp
pointed weapon into her heart"
"Brothersonl" The word came soft
ly now, and with thoughtful intona-
ton. He saw her die"
why do you say THAR"
Would he have washed his hands
In the snow II he had been in igno-
rance of the occurrence? He was the
real. II not the active, cause of her
death and he knew It. Either heck
cuse me, Doctor Heath and Mr.. Gryce
1t is not for me to obtrude my opin.
ion"
Have you settled 1t beyond dispute
that Brotherson is really the man who
was seen doing this?"
mo, sir. have not had a minute
for that job, but I'm ready for the
business any time you see tit to spare
me-"
Let 1t be tomorrow, or, II you car
manage 1t. tonight. We want the mar
evenNf he is not the hero of that 70
manitc episode. He wrote these let
tiers. and he must explain the last one
His initials, as you see, are not ordi
nary ones, and you will find them al
the bottom of all these sheets. He
was brave enough or arrogant enough
to sigh the questionable one with his
full name. This may speak well for
him, and 1t may not. 1t is for you to
decide that. Where will you look for
him, Sweetwater? No one here knows
his address"
Not Miss Challoner's maid?"
No; the name is a new one to her
But she made 1t very evident that she
was not surprised to hear that her
mistress was in secret correspondence
with member of the male sex. Much
can be hidden from servants, but not
that"
I'll find the man; l have double
reason for doing that now; he shall
not escape me-"
Doctor Heath expressed his salts
faction, and gave some orders. Mean
while. Mr.. Gryce had not uttered 9
word.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1914-01-02
CHAPTER v.-contInued.

Does that brighten you? Are you
so affected by the thought of blood?"
Don't ask me. And put the thing
under my pillow! l thought it was so
so pretty"
Mrs. Watkins" Mr.. Gryce from
that moment ignored the daughter,
did you see It there?"
Yes; but | didn't know where II
came from. had not seen my daugh-
ter stoop. didn't know where she
got 1t till read that bulletin"
Never mind that. The question
agitating me is whether any stain was
left under that pillow"
* didn't see any stain, but you can
look for yourself. The bed has been
made up, but there was no change of
linen. We expected to remain here;
see no good to be gained by hiding
any of the facts now"
None whatever, madam"
Come. then. Caroline. sit down
and stop crying. Mr.. Gryce believes
that your only fault was in not taking
'.his object at once to the desk"
4 "Yes, that's ALL" acquiesced the de-
tective after short study of the shak-
Ing figure and distorted features of
the girl. You had no idea, I'm sure,
where this weapon came from or for
what 1t had been used. That's evil
dent"
Her shudder, as she seated herself,
was very convincing She was too
young to simulate so successfully emo
tons of this character.
I'm glad of that" she responded,
half fretfully. half gratefully, as Mr..
Cryce followed her mother into the
adjoining room. i've had bad
enough time of It without being
blamed for what / didn't know and
didn't do"
Mr.. Gryce laid little stress upon
these words, but much upon the lack
OF curiosity she showed In the min.
ute and careful examination he now
made OF her room. There was no
stain on the pillow-cover and none on
the bureau-spread where she might
very naturally have laid the cutter
down on first coming into her room.
The blade was so polished that 1t
must have been rubbed off some
& where. either purposely or by acct
dent.
They returned to where the girl still
sat, wrapped in her cloak, sobbing
still, but not so violently.
"Will-will he tell?" she whispered.
The answer came quickly, but not
In the mothers tones. Mr.. Gryce's
ears had lost none of their ancient
acuteness.
81 do not see that l should gain
much by doing so. The one discov.
cry which would link this find OF yours
indissolubly with Miss Challoner's
death, have failed to make. Do you
remember the exact spot where you
stopped. Miss Watkins?"
NO, no. Somewhere near those big
chairs; / didn't have TO step out of
my way; | really didn't"
Mr.. Gryce's answering smile was a
study. II seemed TO convey two-fold
message, one for the mother and one
for the child, and both were comfort.
ing But he went away, disappointed.
The clue which promised so much
was, to all appearance. a false one.
He could soon tell.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1914-01-02
SYNOPSIS.

George Anderson and wife see re-
Rarkable looking man come out of the
Cletmont hotel. look around furtively,
EaSh his hands I'm the snow and pass on.
S0mmotion attracts them to the Clermont.
Ehere " Is found that the beautiful Miss
Eulth Challoner has fallen dead. Ander-
hands in the snow. The hotel manager
declares him to be Orlando Brotherson.
Inysiclans find that Miss Chaloner was
stabbed and not shot. which seems to
clear Brotherson of suspicion. Gryce. an
aged detective. and Sweetwater, his as
sistant, take up the case. They believe
MISS Challoner stabbed herself. A paper
cutter found near the scene OF tragedy Is
believed to be the weapon used.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1914-01-02
innocent.

81 try to think" said Benham. that
woman is the equal of man and as we'll
qualified to take part in the political
life; but 1t sort OF Jars that belief to
get the reply | did this morning from
my wife, when ! remarked. on reading
the returns. that Bingham ran ahead
OF his ticket, and she innocently In
CURED. What was hjs hurry f"--JgdgA
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-07-23
Catfish and Bass Plentiful.


Within the past week local fishermen
have realized splendid results in angling
for catfish and bass in the Pecatonica,
which flows southwark and past our
city short distance to the west. Mon
day afternoon Chas VIM and Herman
Weisen proved themselves expert fish
ermen. as well as tonsors, by capturing
with hook and line, between Phil Hew-
tits farm and the Schaaf bridge, not
more than mile, twenty-four bass, the
smallest being not less than ten inches
in length Several others have done
nearly as well. the catch of some being
principally catfish, one party reporting
ten-pounder.
1t is hoped that every angler will
avoid being wasteful. That is, don't
throw on the bank to lie those under
size according to law, nor bring home
more than Of which can be made good,
substantial use.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-07-23
Death Of Mira. A. l., White.

On Sunday, the 10th inst. Mrs. A. L.
White, formerly Of this city, died at
her home in Sioux City. Iowa, after a
prolonged illness.
Last winter Mrs. White spent several
weeks in this city administering TO her
sick mother who died March 26th.
When here Mrs. White was not well
woman and upon her return home the
worn system yielded to disease. She
was ever person of pleasant manner
and noble traits from infancy. Hers
was a beautiful character, commanding
the love of all.
Mrs. White was the daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. David Jacko and was born In
Mineral Point the 9Th Of October, 1859,
and here she grew to womanhood Her
given name was Jennie. In 1888 she
was married to Albion L. White, son
II and credit to Mineral Point. In 1896
Mr.. and Mrs. White established a home
10 Sioux City where they have resided
ever since.
Mrs. White was an influential AND
IGNORED member Of the Order Of East
ern Star and also Of the Pythian Sisters,
and was lifelong member of the
Methodist Episcopal church. She Is
survived b. her husband and one daugh-
ter Mary and two sisters, Miss Anna
Jaeko and Mrs Villa Arthur, both Of
this city
The body arrived here Tuesday after
noon and was rested at her girihood
home, from where the funeral took
place Wednesday afternoon, Rev. X. A.
Barnes officiating.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-07-23


To be in the night club sense
one must needs be alcoholically exu-
berant Gaiety is all right when ''Do
unto others as you would have them do
unto YOU" is the dominating force.
Unfortunately. that on which the mem
bers of the club 'fill up does not have
the same effect on all Instead of be-
coming jovially. gay, some become fero-
cious and brutal, with no regard for
law or humanity.
This was clearly demonstrated in our
city one night within the last week, and
the demonstration proved the soundness
of The Tribune claim that o night po-
hceman 70 as necesssry ~ one during
the day.
Who are the members of the night
club, do you ask Sauntor around be-
tween the hours of Ii and | o'clock
most any fair night and you'll learn for
yourself.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-07-23
A Day at Glen Haven.

Tuesday morning there departed from
this city party of ladies Mrs. Sprat-
Ter and Miss Laura. Mrs. Sims, Mrs.
Curry, Mrs. Cooking. M. E, Priestley,
Ida Enzenroth, Mrs Lon Jacka, Mrs.
Ida Hewitt of Evanston, H., Mrs. Sam
Wright of Milwaukee, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
F. Bishop and daughter Gertrude--to
spend the day at Glen Haven, John M.
Reese's camp, an ideal spot where the
family spends part of each summer.
Mrs. Reese had as guests her sister,
Mrs. Will Lanyon and two daughters of
Kansas, her brothers, Fred and Louis
Spratler, Miss Jenkin and Miss Ellingen
of Dodgeville.
Mrs. Reese proved royal entertain
err, knowing just how to make ker
guests feel at home and enjoy them
selves. -
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-07-23

Cattle prices are advancing rapidly
at Chicago and all other western points,
and Chicago dealers are foreeasting $40
and even Sl2 for beef next winter. At
Kansas City recently cattle on the hoof
reached the highest point in the year.
Packers and shippers say that the
scarcity of cattle and the consequent
increase in prices are the result Of the
drouth last fall, which compelled the
raisers 10 rush their cattle to market
even on falling prices.
Packers say that the consumer, as
usual, viii pay the increase
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-07-23
Celebrate Birthday Anniversary.


A joyful gathering was held at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Paynter
on Thursday evening of last week in
honor of the 10th birthday of Mr..
Paynter's mother, Mrs. Jane Paynter
About thirty-five guests were pres
ent, children and grandchildren of Mrs
Paynter's. A bounteous supper was
sers I'd, and the evening will long be
remembered as one of much pleasure.
A good sum of money was presented
Mrs. Paynter as token of reverence
and love.
Mrs. Paynter is remarkably active
woman for her age, ever ready to lend
helping hand where it is needed, a
mother of whom the sons and daugh-
tiers can justly feel proud. Hosts Of
friends wish her many happy returns
of the day.
The following day Mrs. Paynter left
in company with her son Harvey, who
had been here on a visit, for Planking-
ton, S. OAK, where she win remain
for an innefnite period.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-07-23
NUMBER 30
Wisconsin Auto. Cos, s5s,s7s, 200.

/ According to statistics handed out at
/ Madison on Monday of thls week, there
are 40, GAG autos in Wisconsin. Their
valuation is $50, 575, 200. In other words
there is one automobile for nearly every
square mile in the state, or one for
every forty-tive persons, That means
that one out of every nine families
owns car. Automobile licenses are
being issued at the rate of 100 day at
present by the secretary OF states de-
partment and there is little doubt that
before the end of the year more than
81, 600 ears will have been registered.
AT the rate of S. per license, the
state will receive quarter million dol
lars in license fees. OF that amount
about $2l 600 is necessary 10 administer
the registration. Eight per cent of
the receipt pay for the costs of regis
tration, purchase of the plates by the
state, mailing them to all sections of
Wisconsin, recording them and sending
a certificate and a copy of the state
auto laws to owners of cars.
Seventy-iive per cent of the proceeds
from licenses are returned directly to
the counties from which the applications
are made while the remainder is turned
into special fund for highway inn
provement.
An unusual fact in connection with
the purchase of cars is that farmers
constitute 50 per cent of the car owners
of the state. There are twice as many
autos bought at this time of the year
by farmers than by any other four
classes of people. The fact is due to
the prospects on crops
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-07-23
The Local Field.


--Correll & Martin for clothing
Smoke Red Trunk cigars.
Don't forget to ask for coupons.
Mineral Point Fair, August 1921.
Matt Molling was visitor at OAR
lington Saturday.
-"Be-No." Have you tried it !? loo
a can at Gorgen's.
Geo. Gunderson of Fennimore was
in cur city yesterday.
Grover Oden of Freeport visited
friends here over Sunday.
Miss Nina Pedley spent Sunday
with friends in Platteville.
Attorney ]. j. Fielder transacted
business in Madison Monday.
Miss Catherine Morgan visited rel
atiyes at Darlington last week.
MIR. and Mrs. w. N. Curry were
Sunday visitors at Hazel Green.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Kirst visited
relatives at Waukegan last week.
Almond ?. Gasser of Madison was
an over-Sunday guest at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Ivey. Jr.
Mrs. Sarah Lincoln of Redfeld,
s. Oak, is visitor at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard James.
Mrs. George Philips and Miss
Anna Weckler visited friends at Dodge
vile Wednesday of last week.
Mrs. VIM. Kelly and two sons Of
Ft. Atkinson are visiting her parents
Mr. and Mrs. w. w. Williams.
Miss Harriet Lindsey left Sunda!
to spend a two weeks vacation a
Freeport H., and Newell, Iowa.
VIM. Suthers returned to his HON,
IN Chicago Sunday, after visiting hi
parents and other relatives here.
Miss Wilhelmina Fleishmann re
turned to Chicago Sunday, after visit
ing at the Weidenfeller homes here.
Mr.. and Mrs. w r. Smith and so
Rudolph and Miss Emma Stephensof
were callers at Livingston Saturday.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-07-23
WI. Penhallegon & Co.
$4,000 for Mineral Point.

In the genera, deficiency bill which
passed Inc U. S. Senate last Saturday
there was included an appropriation
fer Mineral Point, Wisconsin. 81, 500
for federal building site and to com
mence work. This is good indica-
ton that ere long operations toward
the construction of our new postoffice
building will be active. That's the
kind of news for which our citizens
have been listening. Where the build
ing win be located ia not among the
certainties at this writing. The gem
eral impression, however, is that it
will be opposite the Masonic Temple.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-07-23
I'VE. v s
PHARMACY
The "RExALL" Store.
Trinity Church Notes.

Friday, 7:30 p. M, prayers and medl-
tation. Choir practices at s p. m.
Saturday, ST. James day. Holy
Communion at 8 a. m.
Sunday, seventh after Trinity. Holy
Communion at s a. m. Morning pray
err, litany and sermon at 1880 a. m.
Sermon, Divine Compassion, st.
Mark VIII-2.
Sunday school at 1900.
Evening prayer and sermon at 1880.
Sermon, Names" Rev. H-17.
All are cordially invited to worship
with US.
The REV. VIM. t. PHILLIPS.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-07-23

The Dorcas society, under the auspices
of which Mineral Point enjoyed a tall
ented and elevating chautauqua this sea-
son, desires to express thanks to the
public in general for the liberal patron
age and to Mr.. w. P. Gundry in partjc-
ular for the use of his magnificent
grounds. PER SECRETARY.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-07-23
Expensive Midnight Quarrel.

| Very shortly after the hour of one
laSt Friday night feud which fails to
reflect credit on the participants or
even the city took place in the vicinity
LOT the Iowa County Bank building.
Three young men Clifford Cannon.
John Murphy and Charles McMurrough
--sil from the country, met, got into a
DISPUTE over something and went to
pummeling each other. The result was
featured with hrutalsm and disgrace.
II ing Cannon, aged II or is, evident
" was the target of the other two who
are some years older. 1t beice an hour
wilen most citizens are slumbering the
honls and groans uttered by Cannon
failed to rally assistance !, ;ickly. How
ever whes. Others did gather at the
scene they foard Cannon in badly
battered condition. DR.. Brown and
Marshal Thrasher were summoned from
their beds and they administered to
and cared for the victim, whose eyes
were closed, face, head and body
shamefully battered. Strangely no
bones were broken and being of
srsong, vigorous makeup, he is rapidly
recovering.
The arrest of Murphy and McMur-
rough followed. Their hearing was on
Tuesday before Chief Justice Kuelling.
Murphy pied guilty to assault and bat
terry and was fined $500 and costs
To the complaint of intent to do great
bodily harm" McMurrough waived e's-
animation and was bound over to cir
cult court in the sum ii $4,000.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-07-23
GUNDRY s GRAY CO.
DRY SSSos. CLOTHING. SHOES


Mineral Point, Wis, July IL, 1914.
Sealed bids will be received at my
office for It's tons, more or less, of
Sunday Creek Hooking Valley coal, to
be delivered at the Public School build
ings, with guarantee and city weight
bills attached. Bids to close at 6
o'clock. p. M, July %, 1914. The
board reserves the righC to reject any
or all bids. H. G. JACKSON.
School Board Clerk.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-07-23

A marked decline features nearly all
items of the abstract of reports of con-
dtion of state banks and trust compan-
les, completed by the state banking
department on the 18th of this month
The decrease in assets is especially
noticeable, the total assets of S239, Ia, :
107. 81 being SIS, 900, 1902, 30 less than as
sets on March 4. Reserves dropped
SIS, 36l, 32234. standing on June 30 at
$50, 784, GLIB, as compared with s45.-
l46, 533. 81 March 4.
The enormous auton cole trade is ac-
counted for in large part for the geaer-
al decrease seen III this repors.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-07-23
Respected Farmer Suddenly Summoned

Frederick Thomas Kramer died at his
horne in Waldwick township Saturday
nccsning, July ID. of neuralgia of the
heart, after an illness of but a few
hours. The immediate family and ply
stefan who were present were unable 20
alleviate his suffering or stay his pass
ing to the great beyond.
The gap in the family circle will be
greatly felt for the deceased was a
lover of home and was ever happiest
when sacrificing himself for home and
those dear to him.
AR. Kramer was born in the town Of
Waldwick, Oct. s, 1856. where he grew
TIC anhood and resided up to the time
oi 10 death. He leaves wife. two
sons, Guy and Lyle, two daughters.
Marjorie and Mona. an aged mother,
two brothers, William at Linden and
Henry at Foiay, Mimi, and four sis
ters, Mrs Cant of Nickwall, Mont,
Mrs. Ed. Gribble of Mineral Point. Mrs.
K. w. Marks Of Baker, Mont, and
EIama of Mt. Horeb. His father and
one sister. Mrs. H. Greenwaldt, of Mt.
Horeb. proceeded him to the life beyond.
The funeral was held from the home
Tuesday, July q. Rev. VIM. f. Phillips
of Mineral Point officiating. A large
number of friends followed the remains
to the last resting place in the Wald-
wick cemetery.