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Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1914-10-02

Yes, Mr.. Cotton understood, ano
withdrew after exchanging a few com.
monplace words, his face flushed
with shame, not unmixed with 'indig-
nation.
Pretty blamed hard-this asking
people for money" he told himself.
when he had, in a measure, regained
his composure. and felt duly humili-
ated for the sulphurous phrases he had
allowed to escape him.
Guess Ill have to fall back on the
watch" he added ruefully.
He took 1t from his pocket, caress-
ing 1t fondly. 1t was beauty-solid
gold case, studded with diamonds, IT.
1eweled movement, and all that
Ought to be worth three hundred
to any pawnbroker. Heaven only
knows when I'll get 1t again. though
But a fellows got to sacrifice some
thing for his friends. Bobby'd do
as much for me. Well. here goes!"
He crossed the street to where the
sign of the three balls was promi-
nently displayed. and entered.
We'll. uncle. want three hundred
on that for sixty days." he said. lay
ing the watch on the counter.
Tree hundred!' exclaimed uncle,
holding up his hands in despair. Wat
do you t'ink ANA gold mine? Colt
in Himmel. no! will git you . hun
dred und Qvarter."
"Oh, come now, uncle!"
Dots ALL"
We'll, I'll take it, need til"
And pocketing the money. Cotton
hurried out
"Ah. but it feels good to finger a
bunch Of the long green again." He
laughed gleefully. But it won't last
long. l might as we'll have This bust
ness over with"
So he sought jewelry store. from
where he soon emerged with silver
ice-pitcher under his arm. The one
twenty-five had dwindled to eighteen
eighty-which he discreetly held out
for cab hire and flowers.
Now I'll go home and write nice
little note of congratulation. 1t will
please Bobby. and get this whole bust
ness off my mind. AS for the pitcher
Mabel will go into ecstasies'
AS he was waiting for a car, who
should jump out Of a nearby hack
and dash for the curb but Bobby!
"Here!" cried Cotton. Where are
you going in such hurry?"
"Oh. is that you, Cotton? I'm going
to catch train. Old man telegraphed
me to come to Denver at once. may
not be back for year. Sorry didn't
see you before"
But the wedding
Forget it," interrupted Bobby.
Postponed indefinitely 80 invitations
called in-write you about it next
week-got to get this train-so long!"
He wrung Colton's hand, and hoped
on the rear platform of depot tram
car.
Cotton looked first at the present.
tightly clasped under his right arm.
then at the receding form Of his
friend.
We'll, I'll be-" he said
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1914-10-02
CHAPTER VI.
DattIlna Jimmie,

There II heavenly terrace, flanked
By marvellous trees. To the left, far
down below. is curving, dark.shaded,
turquoise body of water called Lecco;
to the right there lies the queen Of
lakes, the crown Of Italy, a corn-flower
sapphire known as Como. 1t 10 the
Place Of H0neymOons. Rich lovers
como and idle there; and lovers of
modest means rush up to 1t and down
from It to catch the next steamer to
Menaggio. Eros was not born In
Greece: OF all barren mountains. un-
stirring. Hyinettus. or Olympus, or
whatever they called It In the days
tef the junketirg gods. is completest.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1914-10-02
A Small Detail.

Enthusiastic Reporter Ito city edi-
or)-I've got story here about man
Who drank poison, cut an artery in his
wrist, shot himself and jumped into
he river in an attempt to commit sui
dde. Somebody pulled him out. sent
lin to hospital. and he's going to
I've. It's cracking good yarn.
City Editor-What's his name?
Reporter didn't bother to get that.
thought you would want just the big
eatures for the noon edition and I
'ould get the details afterward.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1914-10-02
Kept Alive BY eIectrleltv.

Tho attention OF surgeons 1t the
General hospital. Birmingham. Eng
land. has been occupied by the most
remarkable case of q lad eleven years
OF age. He was admitted to the insti-
tuition suffering from q tumor on the
brain. the removal of which necsssi-
tated most serious operation.
While the surgeons were at work
the patient stopped breathing and arti-
flcial respiration was resorted to. Dur
ing the course Of the operation large
portion Of the skull was removed, and
when the pressure from the brain was
lightened the lad began to breathe
again. An electric battery was ap-
piled to the chest. and the muscles be-
ing thus affected the breathing motion
produced proved sufficient to keep the
Lad aliv
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1914-10-02

fou Can Never Tell What They Think.
$50 she has Quarreled with that
Ugly beau Of hers! He is the ugliest
nan have ever seen. What did they
quarrel about?"
she thought she would make him
eel good, and remarked that hand
Iome men were never worth enough
powder to blow them over the fence"
And 1t didn't have the desired ef.
ect?"
mo, It made him furiously angry"
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1914-10-02
Nature.

Behold that exquisite sunset" he
Exclaimed Mote the delicate flesh
ints. the cream shades, the long
lashes of vermilion and the almost
ivlng fire that leaps up from the sink
ng sun as from a fountain. Behold
he framework of darkening skies and
II deep green! Isn't 1t wonderful"
His fair companion sighed heavily.
You just bet 1t Isl" she exclaimed
It looks just like a great, big lobster
alad!"-
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1914-10-02
CHAPTER v-con+Inued.

CHAPTER v-Contlnued.
mo. none at all, monsieur" quickly
and decidedly.
I'm my opinion, then, the whole at
fair = q hoax, perpetrated to vex and
annoy you. The old man who EN-.
ployed the chauffeur may not have
been old. have looked upon all sides
of the affair. and It begins to look like
Q practical joke, mademoiselle."
"Ah!" angrily. "And am to have no
redress? Think of the misery / have
gone through, the suspense! My voice
= gone. shall not be able to sing
again for months. 10 It your sugges-
ton that drop the Investigation?
"Yes. mademoiselle. for 1t does not
look - II we could get anywhere with
It. II you insist, will hold Monsieur
Courtlandt; but warn you the magis-
trAte would not hesitate to dismiss
the case instantly. Monsieur Court
landt arrived In Marseilles Thursday
morning: he reached Paris Friday
morning. Since arriving In Paris he
has fully accounted for his time. It
= impossible that he could have A.
ranged for tho abduction Still, II you
nv. I can hold him for entering your
apartment"
"That would be but . farce" Nora
rose. Monsieur. permit me to wish
you good day. For my part, shall
pursue this matter to the end. l be-
Hove this gentleman guilty. and
shall do my best to prove It. am .
woman, and all alone. When . man
has powerful friends, It 10 not dificult
- build On alibi."
"That ID . reflection upon my word,
mademoiselle." quietly interposed the
minister.
Monsieur has been imposed upon"
Nora walked to the door.
wait = moment. inademoiselle."
said the project. why do you insist
upon prosecuting him for something Of
which he 10 guiltless, when you could
have him held for something Of which
he II really guilty?"
THE one IL trivial; the other 10 q
serious outrage. Good morning." The
"A very determined young woman"
unused the chief Of police.
Exceedingly" agreed the minister.
Courtlandt got up YEARLY. But the
chief motioned him to be reseated.
II do not say that dare not pur-
sue my Investigations; but now that
mademoieelle is safely returned, l pre-
fer not to-"
May l ask who made this request ?"
asked Courtlandt.
Request? Yes. monsieur, 1t was q
request not to proceed further"
From where?"
AS to that. you will have to con-
suit the head of the state. am not
ct liberty to make the disclosure"
The minister leaned forward eager.
~. Then there is a political side
to 1T"
There would be II everything had
not turned out so fortunately"
II believe / understand now" said
Courtlandt. his face hardening.
Strange. he had not thought of it be-
fore. His skepticism had blinded him
to all but one angle. "Your advice to
drop the matter is excellent"
The chief of police elevated his
brows interrogatively.
FOR ! presume" continued Court
landt, rising, that mademoiselle's alb
ductor II BY this time safely across
the frontier"
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1914-10-02
Kind Man.

you don't know how to handle q
voman." said Mr.. Peck Keep your
mouth shut and refuse to talk when
The Is roasting you. Why, do you ar
'ue with your wife?"
oh, we'll" replied Mr.. Gabb. THE
'oor woman is entitled to little
pleasure once In awhile. "-Cincinnat5
Inquirer.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1914-10-02

do you want a southern exposure
In this new houSer' asked the aruhk
tsct Of the railroad maSnAtA.
Il DON'T want any kind Of an a.
posurs," answered the nervous ma.
nate, with q shudder. What l need
principally y not an exposure. but
q getaway"
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1914-10-02
Willing to Marble.

II don't want any real estate"
But you can buy this property for
a song"
"Oh. all right, II you'll take my
notes. "-Louisyiiie CourIer-JournAl
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1914-10-02
ExplslnIna the Trouble,

Yeast-Ever notice at different
times OF year how some things en-
,pand and other things contract?
Crimsonbeak-Sure I've noticed
how the keyhole contracts and the
night-key expands
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1914-10-02
Separation and Psaos.

separation and Psaos.
Their home life 10 ideal"
els that sol"
Yes, she goes abroad In the sun.
ner and he goes South In the vintae.
Aogeoct isn't itT'-Bufralo Expr>aa.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1914-10-02
The Final Proof

The Final Proof.
doctor" said the sick man, the
'ther physicians who have been In
consultation over my case seem to dif.
Ter with you In the diagnosis"
7 know they do" replied the doc
or. who had great confidence in him
'elf. but the autopsy will show vho
vas right. City Timea.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1914-10-02

very old maiden named Ann
After many years married a man:
His last name was Teek,
And great was her pique.
For as Ann Teek her trouble beean.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1914-10-02

Oup you funny utJlc OO&. you
merry little dachel! Fritz, mustn't;
let go!" Silence.
The artist knew that she was cud-
ding the puppy to her heart. and his
own grew twisted. He stopped over
his materials again and tied the box
to the easel and the stool. and shifted
them under his arm.
''I'n be up after dinner. Mr.. Harri-
gan" he said.
All right. Abbott" Harrigan waved
his hand pleasantly. He was becom-
Ing SO used to the unvarying state
ment that Abbott would be up after
dinner. that his reply was by now
purely mechanical. "She's getting her
voice back all right: eh?"
Beautifully! But l really don't
think she ought to sing at the Haines'
villa Sunday"
"One song won't hurt her. She's
made up her mind to sing. There's
nothing for US to do but to sit tight"
The artist took the path that led
around the villa and thence down by
many steps to the village by the wa
terside. to the cream-tinted cluster Of
shops and enormous hotels.
Below, in the village. a man entered
the Grand hotel. He was tall. blond,
rosy-cheeked. He carried himself like
one used to military service; also, like
one used to giving peremptory orders
The porter bowed, the director bowed.
and the proprietor himself became q
living carpenters square, hinged. The
porter and the director recognized .
parsonage; the proprietor recognised
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1914-04-15

Mrs. Mamie Flowers, who was
quite sick several days of last week, is
some better.
Miss Emma Myers, who visited Miss
Edna Lewis, returned to her home in
Glasgow, the first of the week. She
was accompanied to the Junction by
Mr. and Mrs w. R. Myers.
MIR. w. T. Ottley, who was sick last
week, is able to be in town.
Messrs H. A. Moss and V. o Moss,
GreenSburg, were here Monday.
DR.. K. A, Jones, of Cincinnati, Wis
tied his parents, DIR. and Mrs. ]. T.
Jones, the first of the week.
James Gillian, an infant son of Mr..
and Mrs J. G. Eubank, is dangerous
ly i'll.
Mr.. G. A. HammondS, one of Rus
sell County'S best citizens, whose
home is at Russell Springs, was here
Monday, en- route to Louisville, to
consult specialist. He was accom-
panied by his local physician, DR..
John d. Combest. Mr.. Hammonds
has been afflicted about six months.
Mr. J. Alien Russell, Who is running
a spoke mill at Craycraft, this county,
was in Columbia Friday, en- route to
his home in Campbellsville. Mr.. Rus.
sell has been a reader of the News fo1
several years, and before leaving fol-
his home he called at the office and
had his subscription marked up fol
twelve months.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1914-04-15
Obituary.

Mrs. Sidna Kinnaird, devoted
wife of Rollin Kinnaird, was
born June, 9th, 1893, and died
March, 18th, 1914, making her
20 years, 9 months and % days
old. This was great shock to
her friends, as they thought her
better. She had been sick for
several weeks with pneumonia
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1914-04-15
Millinery.

A superb showing of the latest and
nobbieSt ideas in spring and summer
Millinery. For Ladies, Misses and
Children. Every thing is most thor
oughly up-to-dat and at very reason
able price. Whatever is the newest
you'll always find here. Everybody
cordially invited.
Mrs. Cleo II. Rogers,
Greensburg, Ky.
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Personals.

Mrs. E. p Harris, after a pleasant
visit TO relatives and friends, left for
her home. in Catlettsburg, last Fri
day morning.
Mr.. J. e. Lane, of Glasgow, was
here last Thursday.
Mr.. Hugh Noe came over from
Campbellsville, and was with his
friends here last Thursday.
Miss Matte Sinclair, who has been
confined to her room for several weeks,
was down i'll town a few days ago.
Mr.. W. l. Ingram has returned from
the Louisville and Cincinnati markets,
Miss Ora Moss, Gradyville, visited
in Columbia last week. She was ac-
companied to town by her father,
Judge n. II. Moss.
Mr.. L. b. Smith, of CampbellSville,
made a business trip to Columbia last
Thursday.
Nr. Luther Williams. Montpelier
merchant. returned from the Louis
vile market last Friday.
Mr.. r. E. Hatfield, Danyille was
here few days ago.
Mr.. J. II. Young left last Friday
for Somerset. to be absent several
days.
Ms T. r. Stults and Mrs Ewing
Stults visited few days in Camp
bellsville, last week. From that point
Mrs. Ewing Suits left for her home,
Lancaster.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tim B. Cravens are
visiting relatives in Tompkinsville.
Mrs. A. L. Nell, of Horse Cave, who
has been with her mother, who has
been quite sick, but much better at
this writing, will leave for her home
to-day.
Mr.. ). r. Luttrell, prominent bus
iresS man of Font Hill, Russell cOun-
ty, was here Saturday, accompanied
by Mr.. NJ. L. Shepherd, prosperous
farmer, same locality.
Mr.. Grover GriSsom, who was quite
sick last week, is able to be out.
Mr.. Paul Hughes came down from
Central University, Eanville, and
spent Easter at home. He was accom-
panied by MeSSrs. r. w. Gallaher,
Owensboro, and E. L. Ramsey, Ra-
leigh, n. c, who are students of the
same institution.
Misses Mary Lucy and Leonora
Lowe. who are attending Caldwell
College, Danville, were with their par
ents, here, from Saturday until this
morning.
Miss Mallie Moss, Gradyville, spent
severa days of last week in Columbia.
Mr.. W. NJ. Wilmore was in the
Louisville market last week, and also
visited his sons, at Lexington.
Mrs. Ray Conover and Miss May
Montgomery visited MIR. and Mrs. A.
r. Feese, Cane Valley, day or two
last week
Mr.. ]. z. Patteson is in the Louis.
vile market this week.
Mrs. James Holiday and Miss Mol.
lie Jeffries left Monday morning fol
Phil, to accompany the remains OF
Miss Ellen Epperson to the home OF
the mother of the deceased.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1914-04-15
A Card of Thanks.

To our friends and neighbors, who
so willingly and kindly came to our
aid during the illness of our daughter
and sister, which ended in death, we
wish to tender our heartfelt graft
tude and thanks. A friend in need is
a friend in deed.
Mrs. Montra Rosenbaum and family.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1914-04-15

fever, and on Thursday night
March, &c, l914,a little son dead
was born unto her.
She was married to her hus-
band only about six months ago
a brief period indeed, in which
to enjoy conjugal felicity.
sid" as she was fami!iarly
called, was a good Christian girl
and willing and ready to die. She
had been a member of the Bap-
fist church for several years.
She said to her husband, to whom
she was very much devoted some
time during her sickness. "Rol-
lin" l love you, hut there is one
| love better than all and that is
Jesus. She asked him to pray
and she too prayed a beautiful
prayer. This is and ought to be
a great consolation to the hus-
band and relatives. l don't think
her preacher exaggerated in the
least, when he said "a more
perfect woman than she never
lived" l have been with her so
much and always found her the
same.
She was a daughter of the
late S. r. Walker and is surviv-
ed by a husband, a widowed
mother, five sisters and two
brothers, besides a host of rela-
tives and friends to mourn her
loss. All her sisters except Mrs.
E. L. Hamilton, of Alone, she
being sick, were present at the
funeral and burial.
She will be greatly missed,
not only by the husband and
family but the entire community.
She had many friends, for to
know her was to love her. Bro.
]. Scott spoke words and conso-
lation to the bereaved, after
which resting in beautiful
white casket with many flowers
all that was mortal of our friend
and cousin was laid to rest in
the cemetery at Leatherwood
church, where an immense crowd
of people had gathered to pay
their last respect to the depart
ed.
Much sympathy is extended to
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1914-04-15
Reduction Sale.

From this date to May. 18th L will
sell at heavy discount and many ar
ticles at cost for cash. or produce.
Men and boys clothing and hats will
be slaughtered. Will pay the highest
market price for eggs, chickens etc.
ID. M. Moore, !Garlin, KY.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1914-04-15
Attention farmers!

L sell the Read Brands of fertilizers.
Prices range from 95 cents to sI.33 per
hundred pounds. / also have Potash
straight. Storage near Hobson Pro-
duce House. See Hurt Bros, or my
self. u. l.. Antle. 23-4t.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1914-04-15
For Sale.

| have a three year old fiIIy which !
will sell. Broke to ride and drives
we'll. also have fine young stallion
nearly one year O!d..--aIl indications of
fine SaddIer and driver. Both per-
fectIy sound. Parties who want good
ones see, Joe NJ. Harris,
Columbia, Ky.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1914-04-15

Beginning the 10th of this month
all mails secured at the Columbia
PoSt-office will have to be weighed,
and kept up for 60 days. While this
order is being carried out, the opening
of mails will require a little longer
time.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1914-04-15

Mr. T. f. Collins. of this place, who
is very successful gardener, exhibit
ed at this office, one day last week,
two Irish potatoes which he had Sc
lected from lot he was preparing to
plant. On one of the potatoes there
were twenty young potatoes formed,
and on the other there were eighteen.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1914-04-15
FOR Sale.

One 153 hand mare mule, Syears cid,
well broken, good style.
A. G. Wheeler,
19-tf Kniflley. KY.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1914-04-15

Mr.. r. L. Robinson, who took his
departure from Columbia, one morn
ing last week, is supposed now to be in
Conrad, Montana, as he has ordered
his mail sent to that place.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1914-04-15

Better Than Gold" at the Court
house Thursday evening, April 10.
You will miss something if you fail to
be there.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1914-04-15
Millinery.

My stock of millinery goods is now
open. The ladies are cordially invit-
ed to call see style and get prices.
Mrs W. L. Russell,
Knitiey, Ky.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1914-04-15

T. G. Ras ner & Son has installed q
crew cutting engine lathe for turn
ing of all metal. 23-2t.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1914-04-15
Indian Runner Duck Eggs for Sale.

- for SOC. If by Parcel Post &c.
extra. Lula Todd,
23-4t. Columbia, Ky.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1914-04-15

Newton Atwell paid his fine, S75. 90,
and was released from custody last
Saturday afternoon. He left for Tay-
lor county where he will reside. His
family proceeded him several days.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1914-04-15

Peaches, pears and plums are not
all killed in this locality.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1914-04-15
Additional Locals.
Wanted.

Boards, shingles, post and Gull lum-
Der. Casey Jones Store.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1914-04-15

10 Acres land for sale with box
house of 3 rooms, II miles from court.
house.
23-2t. S. +. Eubank.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1914-04-15
For Sale.

Old Buggies and Harness and two
farm Wagons, cheap Golf Bros.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1914-04-15
For Sale.

One good 4 year old horse-one good
z year old mule. Golf Bros.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1914-04-15

Rubber Tires Put On and Guaran-
teed. Golf Bros.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1914-04-15
DirigO.

Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Campbell,
who have been sick for the past
two months, are still in a preca-
rious condition.
Willie Bennett has removed to
the house formerly owned by J.
T. Bennett.
Mrs. Mary Mckinney and her
daughter. Ellen, are very low
with fever. Mrs. Mckinney is
about eighty years old and it is
thought that her recovery is
doubtful.
Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Firquin,
Amandaville, visited Mrs. Fir
gums parent at this place last
Sunday.
We have had several cold nights
and big frosts for the past few
nights but still hope that all of
the fruit is not killed.
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-01-22
Y.W.C.A. NOTES

Everything appeared rather quiet to-
day at the Young Women's Christian
Association, though the routine work
about the building was gliding along
with a kind OF anxious anticipation
permeating the very air and showing
very perceptibly on the countenances
OF those engaged in their regular rou-
tine work, and 1t was all on account
OF the mock trial court to be held at
the Y. NJ. c. A. this evening. On ac-
count of this noted trial. number of
the activities Of the young women
have been suspended for the day to
be renewed vigorously just as soon as
the day Is done and the trial of the
great breach of promise case is over
and the question is settled. Of what
will be the jury's verdict?