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The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-01-23

80, II you VIII just hand over Gen.
eral Hastings letters, why. here's your
money. You have the letters, haven't
you:' he demanded abruptly.
ASSie coyly took Il thick bundle from
its resting place on her rounded bosom.
They never leave me-" she said.
well, they can leave you now. all
night the lawyer remarked unsympa-
thetically. He reached quickly for
ward for the packet, which A.ggic OK
tended willingly enough. But it was
Mary. who, with a swift movement
caught and held il.
Il think" Mary explained tranquil
~, that you bad better see our lawyer,
Mr. Harris, III reference to this. We
women know nothing OF such details
OF business settlement
"Oh, | see" he said disagreeably.
with a frown to indicate his complete
sagaclty in the premises.
Il thought YOU would, Mr.. irwin
Mary returned. If you'll take the
money to MI. Harris Miss Lynch will
meet you in his Office at 4 O'Clock this
afternoon, and, when her suit for dam
ages for breach of promise has been
legally settled out Of court, you will
get the letters. Good afternoon. Mr..
Irwin"
The lawyer made q hurried bow
which took in both Of the women. and
walked quickly toward the door.
'Oh, you forgot your marked money.
Mr.. Irwin" Mary said.
The lawyer wheeled and stood star
ing at the speaker with a certain sheep
ishueSS Of expression that bore wit
ness TO the completeness Of his dis
comtiture. Without a word he walk
ed back TO the desk, picked up the
money and restored it to the bill case.
Young woman" he said emphatical-
Y. you ought to have been Il lawyer
And he took his departure, while Mary
smiled in Triumph and Aggie sat gap
ing establishment.
you've darn near broke my heart
she cried, bouncing up violently, let
ting all that money go out of the
house. Say, how did you know it was
markell
Il didn't, Mary replied blandly.
"Eut it was Il pretty good guess, wasn't
it:' Couldn't you see that all he want
I'd was 10 get the letters and have us
take the marked money? Then. my
simple young friend. We would have
been arrested very neatly ~indeed-for
blackmaii,''
"Geer.' she cried. That would have
been fierce! And now" she question
ed apprehcnsively.
Mary's answer repudiated any posi-
bility Of fear.
"And now" she explained contented
~. ''he really viii go TO our lawyer
There he Will pay over that same
marked money. Then he will get the
letters he wants 50 much. And just
because it's a strictly business trans
action between two lawyers, with
everything done according TO legal
ethics
".And its actually the same old
game!' Aggie unused.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-01-23
SYNOPSIS

Mary Turner. a department store clerk
is sentenced TO prison for three year, for
"a theft she did not commit.
Edward Glider, owner Of the martins.
store. consents to see Mary before she
goes to prison. expecting her to confess.
Mary protests her innocence ~ Glider
and begs him TO pay better wages To his
clerks to save them from temptation.
After three years in prison MARY is
freed, but the police prevent her holding
positions. She jumps into tbs river TO end
her life. but is rescued by Joe Carson. q
forger.
Mary forms a partnership with Carson
and his gang. by which they mulct rich
victims in q iSSal manner. keeping with
in the law"
Mary IS warned by the police 70 leave
town after she has formed the acouaint-
ance OF Richard Glider. her former EN-.
ployer's son.
"AonScnse. Mary exclaimed s0oth-
iDgfy. There's really nothing at Ill TO
be frightened about. my dear child.
You mustn't be afraid. Agnes. Mr..
Irwin says that General Hastings did
not promise to marry you. OF course
you understand. my dear, that 1nder
10 circumstances must you say any
thing that isn't strictly true ANA that
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-01-23
Money Saving Sale

Elsewhere in this issue of THE
News will be found a full page ad
'or the MObridge Mer .antile con
,any of this city. Last fall thi
company purchased heavily of win
ter goods in anticipation of a bic
ell for their goods durin the
winter months. The exceptionally
inc weather that has prevailed $,
far has proved anything hut an aid
in dlspOsing Of these lines and IN
an endeavOr to dispose of the stO"E
before the cold weather has passed
he MObridge Mercantile COMPANY
have inaugnrated u BIG CLEAR
ANCE SALE. starting Monday.
January 2G and lasting until Satui-
day, February 7. During this sa, e
they will offer their fall and winter
goods at money saving prices
prices hat if taken advantage of
will mean Il big reduction in the
cost of living. They are offering
their lines at prices that are, in
most cases. less than ever offered
before in MObridge, and compari-
son will prove them less than prices
asked by the nail order houses,
with better quality goods, and de-
livered at the time you pay for
them. 1t will pay you to read care
fully their big al and to cal at tn
Mobridge Mercantile cOmpany's
store and purchase some of the
great bargains they are offering.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-01-23
Local News

Herry Lonien. proprietor of the
A TailOrs establishment, made a
business trip to Timber Lake Sat
urday.
j w. Harris, president of the
Mobridge State bank, attended an
important meeting of the Masonic
lodge at Aberdeen Wednesday
night Mr. Harris remaine1 for "A
couple of days in the Hub City at
tending to business matters.
John Larson of Pine City. Min
nesota. was in Mobridge he fore
part of the week. visiting with his
old friend Peter HeImey. Mr.. Lar
Sol hau been visiting with relatives
living near Glenham for some time
past and came to MObridge to
see Nh. Helmey before returning
to MS hon e in Minnesota.
Ward Spear of Missoula. Mon
tana. stopped off in Mobridge Sun
day for a days visit with friends
while enroute to points east. Mr.
Spear is in the employ of the Mil
waukee road and at n ii e re-
sided in Mobridge ut is now actin
as assistant to Chief Clerk Nelson
in the Milwaukee's Missoula Offices
DR.. \. Y. Rock was called TO
Helena, Montana. Monday where
he Is TO appear as a witness In a
damage suit against the Milwaukee
road. The case is called for We'd
nesday in the federal court and tht
complainant asks for $40, 600 dam
Il 'es from the railroad. DR.. Rock
expects to be away from Mobridg"
for a week or more.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-01-23
Restaurants Well PatrOnized.

Some lines Of business NAV DE in
need Of patronage but this is not
the case with the Moblidge restau.
ants. The food dispensers are EN-.
joying a very lutrative trade these
days and their customers are
receiving all value for their money.
Mobridge eating houses are man.
aged in such manner that the hun.
cry man can always find appetite
satisfying dishes for his call aud
500 sss
at prices that are very reasonable.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-01-23
CHAPTER WI.
The Thief.

n KAlN was in joyous spirits aft
MI CT her victorious matching OF
brains against j lawyer OF
high standing in his profeS
sion when she had entered the tele
phone booth, which had been installed
III an extra closet OF her bedroom fol
the sake Of greater privacy on occa
sion. During her absence from tn,
drawing room Carson again came into
the apartment seeking her. Or being
told by Aggic ~ To Mary's where
abouts he sat down TO await her re
turn. listening without much interest
10 the chatter Of the adventures The
maid appeared and said:
There's q .irl wants TO see Miss
Turner"
"Shc says it's important. 1 guess
the poor things in hard luck from the
look OF her the kindly Fannie added.
oh. then, she'll be welcome, OF
course" Aggio declared, and Carson
nodded III acQuicScencc. Tell her to
come in ana wait, Fannie. Miss Turn
er will be here right away" She turn
ed 10 Carson ~ the maid left the
room. MARY sure is an easy boob
she remarked chccrfully. Bless her
soft heart
\ minute later Il girl perhiKs tWen-
IL years Of age "tepped just within
tho doorway and stood there with eyes
downcast aftcr one swift. furtive
glance about her. Her whole appear
ancc was that Of detection. Her soil
ed black gown. file criuging posture,
he pallor OF her face, proclaimed the
abicct misery of her state.
Are YOU Miss Turner she asked
in n voice broken by ervou dismay.
Greatly. | am vcry sorry Agsie re-
piled primly. bat | am only her cou-
sin, Miss Agnes Lynch. But Miss
Turner is likely to be back any min
ute now
"Can | wait?' came the timid ques-
ton.
Certainly" Aggie answered hospi'
ably. please sit down.
.Ns the girl obedieRtly sank down on
the nearest chair Carson addressed
her sharply. so that the visitor started
~uncasily at the unexpected sound.
"You don't know Miss Turner:
"No,' came the faint reply.
''Then, what do you want TO see her
about"
"Shc once helped 4 girl friend or
mine. and I thought thought
"You thought she might help YOU
Carson interrupted. p.
"You have been III stir-prlson'
mean, Aggie hastily corrected the
,apse into underworld slang.
Came a distressed mutterinS or as
sent from the girl.
The conversation was put to an enh
Inv the entrance Of Mary. who stopped
short on seeing the limp figure hud
died in the chair.
"A visitor. Agnes she inquired.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-01-23

II he did not promise to marry you you
have no -case-nonc at all Now, Ag-
hes, tell me. Did General Hastings
promise to marry youT'
"Oh, ycs--oh, yes, indeed! Agsle
cried falteringly. and l wish he
would. He's such 4 delightful old gen
tleman!"
The Legal representative OF the ue-
iightful old gentleman scowled disgust
cdly at this Outburst.
Was that promise made in WriunsF
No." Aggie answered gushingly'
"But all his letters were in writing
you know. Such wonderful letters!
So tender and mountaineering"
Eyes. yes. dare say Irwin agreed
hastily, with some evidences OF cha
grin. .'s
But you're quite sure. Agnes Mary
questioned gently. "that General Hast
ings did promise to marry your
"Oh. yes Aggie declared tensely.
"Why. | would swear to it. Ihe
limpid eyes. 80 appealing In their so1t
luster. went first to Mary. then gazed
trustingly into those OF the routed at
torney.
Were BEATEN he confessed defect
edly. turning his glance toward Mary
whom plainly he regarded as his real
adversary in the combat on his client
behalf. Tin going TO be quite tranh
with you. Miss Turner, quite frank,
he stated. with more Gcniahty, though
with a very cr~estfallen air. can
afford any scandal, so were going 10
settle at your own terms" He o o
from his pocket a thick bill case and
from this a sheaf OF banknotes. when
he Ibid on the desk before Mary. with
a little laugh OF discontinue over nav
ing been beaten in the contest.
As he did so Aggie thrust forth an
avaricious hand, but it was caught and
held by Mary before it reached above
the topo of the desk, and the avar:cious
gesture passed unobserved by the at
torney.
"N,s.sap't tight where ladies are con
cerned." he went Oh. assuming as best
he might contrive a chivairous tons
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-01-23
First Annual Bail

Given by the Boiler Makers and
Helpers OF America, Bridge City
lodge No. 600. at Browns opera
house, Friday, February 18th,
Music by Teorey's Singing Dane
lag orchestra. Advt.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-01-23
Glenham News

, Miss Jessie MckiLnvn returned
home Tuesday after a weeks visit
with friends in Baker. Montana.
DR.. Brink of Lift e Rock. Iowa,
, is in town this week looking after
, his interests in this county.
|, Rev. Lee of Mobridge, will hold
, Norwegian Lutheran services at
the church next Sunday at ) p. m
q. w. Lpise was in SeIby last
week raving some denta. work
/. done.
; Edward billy returned home last
Thursday after Spending several
5 weeks with relatives at Claremont.
, Last Saturday night the home of
} Ruff. Nining was completely des-
: troye, by fire
Gunhlldd, Amanda and Gehard
.A%mundson returned home Satur-
day after spending several weeks in
: Minnesota with relatives.
The six months old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Stalder. del
Monday morning after a Very short
struggle WITH pneumonia The
child had ALWAYS been in delicate
health and the d s>asc proved coo
} great for her frail strength. The
funera! services were held in the
| Norwegian Lutheran church on
Wednesday and the remains were
laid TO rest in the cemetery near the
church. The sympathy of all is
extended to the parents III their
hour of bereavement.
Mrs b. +. HOl!eubeck was in
Motrd9e Friday, h wing dental
worE done
| F. a. Shaw and NJ. II. Costello
returned from Selby last week.
While there they treated the Nj
sonic Temple to new coat Of paint.
G. w. Scheid Of Bowman. n.
D.. auditor for the Glenham Mill
ing CO., was in tow Saturday on
business.
Mrs. G. j. Hanst"om went to
Aberdeen Wednesday for a visit
with her sister Eizabe h, who is
attending school there. She re
turned home Saturday.
Friday afternoon. Mrs H. +
B.Ood went Ou' to the Donaldson
ranch to see her mother who has
not been in the best of health this
winter.
Last Thursday the Presbyterian
Ladies' AID held their annual
election and the following offic rs
were reelected:
Presi ient, Mrs q. y. Miller
a, V Pres, Mrs b. F.. Hcllenbeck
! Sec-Tres. MISS Gertrude HOugh
Mrs. Il @. Sahin left Tuesday
for Mlnneai OH where she will
: visit her parents for a short time.
She will attend the wedding of a
friend while there.
Miss Shi'la Donaldson Spe t one
, dav last week in town at the r. e.
Plumb home,
Marvin and Alice G'rratt are
, visiting their aunt, Mrs Brown =,
, this week. They expect TO return
to NJ bridge the latter part of the
week,
Mrs. Waldo and daughter AZelle
of Herla, arrived heie last week
I Mrs. Waldo has a claim near the
= Scott ranch on which she will prove
! up in a short time.
Theodore Molstad drove the dray
: wagon part OF last week, while $.
! w. Thomas was helping to move II
barn on the Horseshoe ranch.
: Mrs. f.. Stalder is very sick at
present and if she does not imp,ova
= she may he taken to the hospital
again.
Miss Elizabeth Johnson returned
home last week after helping her
; aunt, Mrs. ferguson for a short
{ time.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-01-23

KAltN was in joyous spirits aft
Nj CT her victorious matching OF
brains against Il lawyer OF
high standing in his profes
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-16
"UNDER coVER.-
eats on Sale at 10 O'Clock This
 Morning.

Under Cover, four act play by Roi 'ooper Megrue. which ran flor thirty Feeks in Boston, will be presented by elwyn & Co. at The Davis theatre. tonday evening. Oct. 18th. Under over. If reports speak true, is a play fhich will interest a large variety of eople, and one which will interest lem so much that they will want to again. The play is a frank melo- rama Of the modern American kind. ut its interest begins with the rise [ the curtain. There are repeated nd increasing cresendos of suspense
 ae action is rapid, the subject time
 and Selwyn & Go. promise a cast mich will be excellent in every par
 cular. '. sasEN1F Under Cover is truly mystery play lerefore it is not advisable to reveal ie full story of the piece. Yet even ', moving it repeated visits do not de- act from the entertainment The ory deals with a secret service in- estigation of smugglers and grafters.
 certain man is known to have ought an expensive necklace in Paris, nd does not declare it when his ship .aches New York. He is followed by ecret service men to the home of a ishionable family on Long Island. The stective by reason of his knowledge a young woman's defrauding a welry insurance company compels er elder sister to give him assist ace. Their pursuit of the smugg1er Ees the audience a rapid succession
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-16
AT THE AUDITORIUM. All Next Week, Famous Whiteside- go Strauss Go.

The Whiteside-strauss company ap- tears at the Auditorium theatre all iext week. with matinees. every day. harting Monday.
 The wonderful success that has at tended this organization Is due to many reasons. The magnificently Eaged and costumed productions. the unusually strong acting company. and he vest best and latest New York uccesses. presented, in the same, care dl manner that made them fanous shen' originally produced on Broad eay.
 Then again, Manager Strauss is pro- resslye-he is a firm believer in giv- ng the public just what it wants and uli value for the money. Sale of eats opens Friday at the Auditofium ox office. Motion pictures and high uass vaudeville between the acts nake two big shows into one. A Tango ontest will be held Thursday night md an amateur contest Friday night. The Tango tea reception Friday mat nee, when everybody is invited upon he stage will give the audience a nance to meet the members of the ompany
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-16
COLONIAL THEATRE. Cricket on the Hearth, Immsnss Two- Reel Biosraph Feature.

The programme at the Colonial the atre today is one of intense interest and beauty, and begins with the su-
 perb rendition of Dickens immortal Cricket on the Hearth. There have been many attempts to present this reniarka ble story of 8 picturesque era, but 1t remained for the Biograph com
 pany to make success of it, Today's feature is beauty in every ysway, and one that will repay for all the effort one might make to get out to see. it. Another big picture triumph for today Is the splendid Vitagraph drama, A Rose and Thorn. This is a superla- live production of very interesting story and one that is bound to please, while the comedies are supplied by the films entitled The Fire Chiefs Bride and the bowling comedy called Murphy and the Merrnaids. In. tine phrase of the day. there is some Mur- Phy'' and also 'some mermaids." Don't forget the great feature spectacle for Monday and Tuesday. Brewster's Mil hons. This Is another of the Colonials big offerings.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-16
HUMoR OF THE DAY

Wiggs-What causes divorce? was, Men. wonlen-and marriage.-Tht Club Fellow
 Willie-Paw, why Is an after-dinne speech called a toast? Paw-Becaust it is usually so dry, my. son.-Cincin. nati Enquirer.
 'He complains that he never car meet his bills.'' Lucky dog! Mint always show. up on the first of thu month."-Judge.
 How did your novel come out 'Well.'' replied the self-conf1dent man
 'it proved beyond all doubt that it ism one of these trashy best sellers."-
 Washington Star.
 | Don't you object to paying this wei tax?' Well. I don't know But
 reckon I'd much rather have the tax than the war"-Detroit Free Press. T wish we had more literary peo- pie like Blank" Great Scotti he's | never had anything published" That's just why."-Chicago Herald.
 Their home life is ideaL' 'Ts that so?" "Yes, she goes abroad in the summer. and he goes to the Rivera all | the winter. Perfect isn't it?"-London Tit-Bits.
 Lady (returning her husbands DOT | trait after five Years)-Would you mind
 exchanging this portrait for a land 1 scape? am going to divorce my hus-
 band. Munich Fflegende Blaetter.
 You don't mean to say that this | is the first you've heard of it?' "Ab- solutely." "Why, it's the talk of the neighborhood' "Yes. but my wife is | away on a visit."-Boston Transcript. II Now. is there anything else I can
 show you around the Capitof?" asked
 the congressman. There is," admitted his constituent. 'Td like to have look at that pork barrel I read so much
 about in the papers."-Pittsburgh Post.
 Pm having a slow time he1
 ought to mix more with the other | guests. my dear. I'm sure they ara | willing to be friendly" "Aw. what's the use of listening to the scandefs of
 a lot of perfect strangers ?"-Cleveland | Plain Dealer.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-16
RECITAL PROGRAMME To Be Given at St. Andrews Episcopal Church on Sunday.

The following is the programme to be given at 8 recital at St Andrews Episcopal church in Greeneville on Sunday afternoon at 33O o'clock: Prelude, No. 1, minor, Op. 37,
 F. Mendelssohn
 A. Brucksch. Two Chords, Joh Seb Bach (a) Grant Us to Do With Zeal. (b) Break Forth, O Beauteous, Heavenly Light Mixed Double Quartette. (a) Recitative and Aria, from Sam son. G. F. Handel
 Carl Pfueger
 A. Blackledge. Piece Heroque, Cesar Franck
 A. Brucksch. Shutdown, Henry Parker Mrs. William. Grove. Violin oblig.,
 F. Benson. (a) Solemn Prelude, Gloria Domini,
 T. Tertius Noble (b) Priere a Notre Dame,
 Boellmann
 A. Brucksch. Art Thou Weary, E. S. Hosmer Soprano-Mrs. William Grove. Tenor-George E. Turner. Will Extol Thee, H. W. Porter Marche Nuptiale, A. Catherine A. Brucksch.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-16

of laughs and thrills. and in the end the story ends happily.
 In Under Cover the author, Mr. Megrue, has made his first success. In it he shows the hand of good craftsman The lines are bright. the business is s1ilfully planned to help every point and as skilfully carried out. and the characters are such that any player of average talents may in terpret them to the satisfaction of the audience. Selwyn & O., who were also responsible for that other great success Within the Law. have given Under Cover the same careful direc- tion as marked their earlier produc- ton. It is said to be a play which will make friends wherever present. ed. Prices 25c, 35c, soc, T5c, $1 and s1!50. Seats on sale at 10 o'clock this morning. Mail orders accompanied by remittance filled in the order of re- ceipt.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-16
ANNOUNCEMENTS
WHIST TONIGHT IN ARMoRY.
Arrangements All Completed = Doors Open at o'Clock-PIayins Begins at s-Dancing to Follow Whist.

Tbe final arrangements for the Red Cross whist which is to take place fo- night in the arn1ory have been made and everything is in complete readl- ness for what promises to De the DE best and most entertaining social af- fair that has been given in Norwich for many day. Energetic committees have done splendid work during the past few weeks, and the various tasks assigned them have been undertaken ir success.
 How to Gain Admission.
 Tickets can be obtained from mem bers of the committee and at the fol- lowing places: Otis library, George A. Davis, Bray's drug store, Greeneville, and Rathbone's drug store, West Side. They can also be produced at tl:e ticket office in the armory this even ing. Admission is 50 cents and tables for four can be reserved without extsa charge. Ushers will be in attendansee at the armory with lists to direct peo- pie to the tables reserved for them.
 Four Prizes to Each Section.
 Doors will be open at 2 o'clock and a concert will be given by the liar mony club from until 8 o'clock. Pat rons are urged to come early. so as to avoid confusion in admitting and seat ing the large attendance that is ex- pected. Play will begin promptly at 8 o'clock and will continue until 10. Either straight or bridge whist will be allowed, and the playing will not be progressive, so that every party of four will play together during the evening. Scoring will commence with the first hands played, and those coming late will be at disadvantage in an effort to qualify as prize winners. The ar- mory will be laid out in sections, 12 tables in each section. four players at table. Seventy prizes in all will be awarded to the winners, four to each section. These prizes consist of sil- verware, china, pictures, books, potted plants, flowers. etc.
 Refreshments and Dancing.
 Following the whist which will end at 10 o'clock, refreshments will be for sale, including ice cream, cake, etc. From 10 until 12 o'clock dancing may be enjoyed A splendid orchestra, composed of well known local musi- sians, will furnish the music for danc- ing. and it is thought that this feature of the entertainment will be thorough- ly enjoyed. The ladies in charge of this affair have worked very hard to make 1t a success and they expect that goodly sum will be realized which will be added to the Red Cross relief fund for European war sufferers.