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Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1914-12-13

matrimony as your romantic daughter.
However, 1 promise you" she added,
''that | shall give the matter due and
serious consideration, and who knows
but maybe Christmas will send me a
Cupid to help me learn my own mind. -
At six O'Clock that evening after
waving cheerful farewell from the
station platform to Mrs. Wharton,
Katherine returned to their cozy little
apartment and prepared supper. Clear
ing away the few dishes, she brought
out her work basket, drew a rocker
under the lamp in her bedroom, and
planned to spend quiet and restful
evening after the past strenuous week.
"Hardly an exciting Christmas
Eve" she mused "but maybe next
year at this time things will be little
brighter"
Suddenly the girl sat erect in her
chair. She heard peculiar noise that
sounded as if it came from the library,
drip, drip, drip.
"Am l getting nervous and imagining
thingsg' Katherine asked herself in
disgust But still the noise continued
only little louder than before.
Standing up and breathing hard, she
heard the drip, drip, drip change to
what sounded like the rushing of water.
She hurried into the library and be-
held streams Of water pouring in from
the apartment above.
COIL" she cried aloud, in dismay,
at the water-pipes upstairs must have
burst and our walls and carpets and
every thing viii be ruined.
Quickly running upstairs she rang
the bell and pounded at the door of
the apartment. but not receiving re-
Spouse, she realized that no one was at
home. Then she flew down to the apart
ment below her own. At the first ring
Of the bell, the door opened and she
looked into the dark, clear-cut face Of
tall young man.
"Oh, please get the janitor Or some
enc, quieki" she said with childish
appeal in her upturned face. A pipe
he's burst I live upstairs. Our place
viii be'overfooded.
Before she had finished the man an
swered in a deep, rich voice, 'fI'll find
the ianitor at once, and then I'll como
up to see if I can be of any assistance
to you"
On entering the Wharton home few
minutes later he found Katherine busy
with pail and dipper, mops and rags.
Here, let me help" he said as he
came to her rescue. "By George, this
is a food It reminds me Of Doctor
Foster who went to Glouster in a pud-
die of rain!"
For two hours the man and the girl
worked over the delugc. Then, as they
10Th sank down on the couch Katherine
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1914-12-13

| exclaimed. ~ thank you so much.
don t know what 1 should have done
without your help. May ask to whom
[ am indebtedY'
"You are not indebted to anyone
responded the man, with twinkle II
his eye. Gin fact, l am under obhga
lions to you for saving me from most
dreary, impossible Christmas Eve.
came here this afternoon from my home
town expecting to surprise my sister
who lives downstairs Imagine my dis
may on my arrival to find that she and
her family had left the city for the
Christmas holidays. AS I am a stranger
I had no other plans for spending the
evening. When you called on me in
your distress, you found no more lone
some man on land or sea than Edgar
Herrick. That is my maine and yours
is Miss Katherine Wharton"
elbow did you ever know thatf'
gasped the surprised girl.
"That's easy" explained Herricki
observing her appreciatingly as he
spoke. ~ have heard almost all OF
your history. Ny young nephew, Grant
Herrick, has the good fortune 20 be in
your class this year. We correspond.
He writes regularly and in detail about
my teacher, Miss Katherine Wharton,
what lives upstairs from mel He has
lost his boyish heart to you. He con-
fded in me that he likes you best IN
your pink blouse because it matches
your cheeks
"Then you must be Grant s author
uncle who writes story books and puts
Grant in them," stated Katherine.
"The very same,n responded Her
rick, rising, placing his hand on his
chest and making a deep bow.
"Grant has also spoken great deal
about you. 1 thought lit likely that l
might meet you some day laughed
Katherine, "but [ never expected that
you would assume tho role of a life
saving crew-that you would save me
from a .watery grave"
Then in a serious tone she added, 81
10 want to thank you, Mr.. Herrick. You
have been very kind"
~ really have had great time, Miss
WHARTON answered Herriek enthusi
astically, "but as reward for services
rendered I ask you to allow me to con
tinuo this rather unconventional ac-
quaintanceship."
81 don't see how can do other
wise,' was Katherine's frank admis
sion, "although I suppose water pipes
and small absent nephew are rather ir
regular means of Introduction. But
am sure even Madame Grundy might
make somo allowances at Christmas
time, especially since we both are lone
some, are ncighbors and have Grant in
common. Don't you think so7"
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1914-12-13

"oh,n gasped the girl, "you can =
come in now. This place Is perfect
fright
"I like frights. Please let me in,
begged Edgar.
"Wen," hesitated Katherine, "If
you promise not to look. "
"Cross my heart" answered the
man.
As Herrick entered the room and saw
what the girl was doing, he threw back
his head and gave great peal OF
laughter.
~ think YOU are most unkind to
! make fun of my efforts" stated Kath-
crime with toss of her head. "Our
stingy landlord refused to have the
work done until spring | wouldn I
want my mother to come back to
water stained room. couldn It afford
to hire a paper hanger, so L decided to
do it myself. 1t isn't hard. l once
helped a friend paper her dining room
and we did it beautifully"
"Forgive me, little girl" pleaded
Herrick, ~ know I am rude, but if
YOU could see yourself with the daub
| Of paste on the tip Of your nose: the
smudge on your left cheek and the
/ blotch over your right eyebrow you
wouldn It blame me-"
! Katherine, looking into the mirror
burst into laughter at the sight that
greeted her eye, while Edgar, snatchine
a large apron from the kitchen and a
brush from the table, mounted the lad
der and was soon busily engaged in th'
art of paper hanging. Until late in the
evening they toiled, chatting, laughing
and exchanging condolences as they
worked. Finally they completed then
task. As they stood and gazed with
shining faces at the result, Katherine
| with, a happy light in her eye, re
marked, '1 am proud of our labor"
cit was a labor of love with me, .
Herrick replied, as he took both of hei
hands and looked deep into her eyes
| Her glance fell under his steady gaz'
and he caught her in his arms al!
kissed her tenderly.
az love you, grille he whispered
Katherine gave little gasp ana the7
Nesting close to him murmuref
Christmas did send me Il Cupid afte'
az. and now 1 know my own mind 81
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1914-12-13

| ~ most certainly do" replied Edgar
warmly. Then shaking hands with the
girl and looking into her brown eyes,
he added with warm smile, ~ had
intended returning home tomorrow, but
owing to circumstances over which
have no control, 1 have decided to re-
main indefinitely If you will allow
me 1 shall call for you tomorrow morn
ing and we shall have one big Christ
mas day together. viii youf"
eyes," answered Katherine softly,
with pleased look of anticipation.
! After Herrick had left Katherine
stood in the library and gazed sadly
at the damage the water had done to
the walls. Going to her bedroom, she
took Harry Walkers photograph from
her dresser, stared at it long and
thoughtfully and then, with dubious
shake of her head, placed it back
again.
Christmas day was one of the hap
piest that the girl had ever spent. In
the morning Herrick and she took a
long brisk walk in the clear crisp air.
Then they stopped at a restaurant for
real Christmas dinner. In the after
noon they went to the matinee, seeing a
pretty play entitled "Love at First
Sight - After the theatre they re-
turned to Katherine's home and ate a
spot -luck cold supper from the kitchen
table When it was time for Edgar to
leave he said, 81 never knew before
what a blessing a broken water pipe
might be-
That night before retiring Katherine
again stared at Harry's picture long
and thoughtfully, but this time she took
it from her dresser and placed it on
her desk at the other end of the room.
The following morning Katherine tele-
phoned to the landlord, explaining the
damage that had been done to the
walls. He refused absolutely to re-
paper the room before spring.
eff that man won't do it, I win
paper the walls myself" decided Kath-
crime as she hung up the receiver.
fMother would be miserable in such a
looking place" Having reached this
decision, she proceeded to carry it out.
Fastening to a wall paper store near her
home, she selected an artistic but mex
pensive pattern. By noon the paper
and paste were delivered and the ener-
getic young woman, enveloped in a
large blue-checked apron, was busily
engaged in measuring, cutting and
hanging wall paper. On hearing loud
knock on the door, Katherine called out,
"Who is there7"
cit is Herrick. I came to find out,
if there arc any more waterfalls il this
apartment. Ll.ssu4c.lu :
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1914-12-13

Resale G. Mendel

BE day before Christmas was
a busy one for the Whartons.
The big old-fashioned trunk
stood in the middle of the
room. As Katherine spread
tissue paner over the black
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-06-16
Commencement E. K. S. N.

The annual commencement eX-
ercises of the Normal School
were held in the Chapel on Fri
day morning at ten o'clock.
The address was delivered by
DR.. Farquhar, of Lexington, and
was one of the most brilliant and
scholarly efforts it has been our
good fortune to hear. His sub
ject life" was treated in a mas
terly way which was proven by
the rapt attention of a large au-
dience throughout his discourse.
The speaker was introduced by
DR.. Crabbe after which the invo
cation was pronounced by Rev
Horton. Prof. Koch presented
the diplomas to the music class
Prof. Wren Grinstead made {
short talk to the graduates before
giving the diplomas. There were
ffty-seven in the class which
made a most inspiring sight.
Fine music added much to th'
success of the morning which
closed with the benediction b,
Rev. B. G.. Horton.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-06-16

Mrs. Howard Neale is at Martinsville,
Ind.
Miss Ruth Scrivener, who graduated
last week from the Eastern Kentucky
State Normal School, has accepted posi-
ton as teacher in the third and fourth
grades of the High School at Hodgenville,
Ky. Miss Scrivener also graduated from
Caldwell High School of this city, and
stood high in her classes in both institu'
tons. She is very excellent young lady
and her large circle of friends here rejoice
to know that she has been so successful
We commend her to the good people Of
Hodgenville, and feel assured that she will
make good in her position.
Mrs Harris, who has been visiting Mrs
Herbert Scrivener and Mrs. Carl Grant ir
Winchester, has returned home.
James Taylor, from Tucumcarri, New
Mexico, is visiting his brother Morgan
Taylor and other relatives in this county
This is his first visit to his old Madison
county home for seven years. Mr.. Taylo
is enjoying fine health and we learn from
him that the Madison county colony il
Tucumcarri are all similarly blessed. He
had on exhibition some Mexican pape
currency issued by the constitutional forces
Mr.. Taylor says that no interest is takel
in New Mexico in the Mexican war.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-06-16

The commencement exercises
of the Model High School were
held on Wednesday evening June
the eighth at eight o'clock, in the
Auditorium. The stage was
beautifully decorated with palms,
foliage and white flowers and
here DR.. Crabbe, Prof. Hoskinson,
Prof. Grinstead, Prof. A. c. Bur
ton and the following graduating
class were seated. Mr.. Wilco
Scanlon, Mr.. Kie Doty, Mr.. Yer
ner Million, Mr.. Geo. Park, Mr.
]. E. Vermillion, Mr.. T. w. Skin
ner and Mr.. Conley Congleton.
The programme opened with
vocal solo by Miss Matte Lipp:
after which the invocation wa!
pronounced by Prof. Wren Grin
stead. Mrs. Hoskinson and Mis-!
Mckee delighted the audience
with a beautiful selection on pi
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-06-16
Church Notes
Danville Against Richmond
Weekly Report of Contest

The General Conference of the
M. E. Church South at itsfecent
session in Oklahoma City, ap-
pointed a Commission to prepare
the business forms and blanks
for the reports of all pastors and
Conferences of the church for use
during the next four years. Rev.
B. c. Horton pastor of our local
Methodist Church was placed at
the head of that commission
which meets in Nashville, Tenn,
June 23rd and will be in session
about three days.
This is highly complimentary
/ to our distinguished fellow citi.
zen and brings more honors to
our city. In honoring him they
honor themselves for he will
discharge the duties faithfully
and efficiently.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-06-16
"Rose plymouth Town

Of the pretty entertainments
given under the direction of Miss
jeanne Barron Hurst, possibly
the greatest success has been,
Rose O'Plymouth-T Town, the
commencement play. This was
a most finished production; every
smallest detail being perfectly
carried out.
The stage setting was beauti,
full; the curtain rising on a typi,
cal Puritan home with its fire
place and the logs burning bright.
ly, the pot boiling, the table
spread for the simple meal, the
spinning wheel, the candlesticks
and the old coverlid over the set
tee in the corner; nor were the
characters less true than the
room. Miss Matte L. Lipps as
Rose O'Plymouth-T TOWN, was
simply ideal. Mr.. Hershel Kirk
as "Garret Foster" was fine, Mr.
Redwine as Philippe de Ii
Noye" looked and acted the char
acter to perfection as did also
Mr.. Paris B. Akin as mile:
Standish." Mr.. Price, Mise.
Vivian Dodsworth, Florrie Seiti
and Stella McWhorter were ex
cellent and we congratulate thu
entire cast and their efficient in
structor on the production.
A Lexington Orchestra dis
coursed sweet music and adde's
greatly to the pleasure of tn
evening.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-06-16

ano and violin. The address of
the evening "The Making of a
Man." was delivered by Prof.
A. C. Burton, of the Western
Normal. Miss Traynor contribu,
ted two vocal numbers which
were greatly enjoyed.
The diplomas were then pre-.
sented by Prof. Hoskinson, who
made an appropriate, dignifed
speech, commencing the class for
their faithfulness and urging
them to press forward to greater
achievement.
Prof. Hoskinson will not return
next year as he wishes to take
some special work in the Univer
sity of Chicago. However, VIZ
hope to see him back the yea
following. During his stay il
4 our midst he has made man.
warm friends by his courteous
genial bearing as has also, hi
charming wife, and on leaving
we wish them Cod-speed.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-06-16
LOVELY DANCE

Miss Elizabeth Shackelford on Tuesday
evening in compliment to her three charm
ing visitors, Misses Elkins, Griffith and
Ball. The spacious hall and parlors were
thrown open and here dancing was enjoyed
till late hour. Clyde and Jordon furnish
ed the music. At eleven o'clock delicious
berries and cream were served.
Miss Shackelford is one of our most at.
tractive and popular girls and most ideal
hostess. Her parties are always success
and Tuesday evening was one of genuine
pleasure
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-06-16
! Mrs. Broaddus Dead

Mrs. T. o. Broaddus, wife of
our fellow townman, T. 0. Broad
dus, died at her home on Broad
way, Friday morning, June IL, at
1910 o'clock. She is survived by
her husband and three children,
Lillian, Lucille and Raymond.
Mrs. Broaddus was daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus E. Mober-
ly. Her father at one time lived
in Estill county, and much of her
young girl-hood was spent there.
About twenty years ago she mar
ried T. o. Broaddus, who lived
near Moberly, this county.
The funeral services were con-
Quoted by DR.. E. B. Barnes on Sat
urday afternoon at the residence,
thence her interment in the Rich
mond Cemetery.
The funeral procession was
one of the longest which has
been in the city for years. Many
of her friends and relatives from
the Waco and Moberly section of
the county were in attendance.
Mrs. .Broaddus was a member
of the First Christian Church OF
this city and was a woman OF
high ideals and lived a consecra'
ted christian life. The floral
offerings were handsome.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-06-16
Presidents Reception and
Promenade Concert

Another school year crowned
with success and lofty achieve
ment, closed with the Presidents
Reception and Promenade Con-
cert on Thursday evening. DR..
Crabbe never does things by
halves but is always lavish in his
hospitality and spares no pains in
entertaining the student body
and the citizens of Richmond.
This annual reception has got
ten to be the social event of the
year and is looked forward to,
with great pleasure, by old and
young.
Never have the grounds and
buildings presented a more beau
tiful appearance than on Thurs
day evening. On the main porti-
co of the Model Building sur
rounded by palms and ferns. DR..
and Mrs. Crabbe received the
guests assisted by Mrs. Roark,
Mr.. and Mrs. B. III. Luxon, Mr..
and Mrs. Wren Grinstead and
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. P. Culbertson.
Just in front of the building in
a large inclosure a round table
was placed. In the center of
this was an exquisite handmade
willow basket fully four feet in
height the work of Mrs. Hume
and her class. This was filled
with pink roses and vines while
at its base was a wreath of the
same roses, amid which white
tapers were burning.
; Here delicious cream in the
class colors, green and white was
served. Individual cakes iced in
: these colors and green minis with
the letters E. K. S. N. carried
out the lovely color scheme.
: Mrs. ]. R. Johnson, Mrs. R. E.
: Turley, Misses Maude Gibson,
Kathaline Roark, Josephine Chen.
ault, Austin Lilly, Bessie Miller
and Mr.. Francis Richard presided
. over this department.
| The young ladies carried wick
: er baskets of green and white
} filled with flowers in these colors
5 which they pinned on the guests
$ as they were served. On the
2 handles of the baskets were soff
: bows of green and white tulle.
e A Japanese booth of greer
/ leaves, and white and purple
wisteria, and lanterns made
: fairy-like spot where the puncl
d was gracefully served by Mise
Ell Hurst, Dilling, Head and Mckee
The Lexington Opera Hous
:, Orchestra furnished delightful
i music throughout the evening
They were placed behind
or screen of green boughs studde
o. with lanterns which made mos
attractive setting.
We Between the hours of eigf
sh and eleven several hundred guest
called and all were lavish in the
le praise of a charming evenin
(which passed all too quickly.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-06-16
Personal
Phone 63s or $50 for all personal items

Mrs. Frances Ann Walker and daughter
Mrs. Geiger, of Huntington, W. Va. are
the guests of Mrs. Jas. Burnside on North
street.
Mr.. Chas. Vaught has returned from
Central College, Danville.
Miss Katie Norris, of this city, is visiting
friends and relatives at Doylesville this
week.
Mrs. Rugg and little daughter are visit
ing Mrs. Robt. Miller on Lancaster Ave.
Mr.. Francis Richard returned to his
home at Oxford, Ohio, Saturday.
Messrs. Harry and Arnold Hanger are at
home for the Summer.
Mr. Edward Cobb has returned from
Missouri where he attended school.
Messrs Thompson and Logan Burnam
reached home the past week.
Mrs. Mainhart left Tuesday morning fol
MARYLAND, where she will spend the sum
mer
Miss Halle Scovel of the Normal Schoo
spent the weekend with Miss Stella Nc
Whorter at her home near Paint Lick.
Miss Martha Kavanaugh, who has beer
attending the Normal School, has returned
to her home in Lancaster.
Mrs. Thomas Best and daughter. Mis-
Elizabeth, are the guests of Mrs. Best
parents in Cincinnati.
Mr.. and Mrs. John F. White have beef
the recent guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Ric
Woods in Garrard county.
Miss Lettie Mae McRoberts, who ha
been the attractive guest of DR.. and Mr.:
C. H. Vausht, has returned to her HON
in Lancaster.
Miss Louise Terry, of this city, has bee
the guest of Mrs. Geo. Smith, Jr., in Lar
caster
Mrs. VIM. Gibson spent Friday in Cir
cinnati shopping.
Mr.. Edgar Blanton was in Irvine la:
week on business.
Mr.. G. w. ellison, of this city, has pu
chased Ford touring car.
Mrs. Lodell DeJarnett and mother lie
last week for Baltimore, to be with NJ
Lodell DeJarnett who is in the John Ho
kins Hospital at that place.
Mr.. Stockton Hume, of Louisville,
visiting relatives in this city.
Mrs. ]. B. Cassiday returned Sundi
night from Baltimore and New Yol
where she spent the past two weeks.
Mr.. Boain Earring is here from Ne
York on a visit to his mother Mrs. ]. '
Earring.
Mrs. D. B. Redwine, of Jackson is Wis
ing her sister Mrs. A. R. Marshall.
Hon. Sam Hurst, of Beattyville, was
the city.last week on legal business.
Mrs. James Hicks and daughter Mi
Nettie spent the week end with relativ
in Lexington.
Mrs. Warford, of LawTenceburg, is t
guest of her mother Mrs. James Hicks {
Fourth street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Duke Gordon, were Wis
ors in Nicholasville Sunday the guest
relatives.
Rev. F. C. Lynch, of Kansas City, M
preached at the First Presbyterian Chur
Sunday.
Prof. and Mrs. Clark Hull left on No
day for their home in Michigan.
Prof McDougle of the Normal, who
been attending Clark University, has
turned and will again take up his we
with the Normal.
Mrs. E. T. Burnam and children
here for the summer and have teken
parsonage on the campus
Messrs. Gaines Jasper and James Dyl
attended the dance given by the Hop {
in Nicholasville last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. DeJarnett are
pected home this week from Baltimore
Prof. Hugh Cassiday has returned fr
the A. & M. College where he taught
past year in Houston, Texas.
Hon. N. B. Deatherage, of this city,
bought Ford touring car.
Mr.. Roy C. White spent last Tues
with friends in Paint Lick.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-06-16
Telephone all social news to 63S.
Anna D. Lilly, Social Editor
IN HONOR OF GRADUATES

Prof. and Mrs. Hoskinson entertained
the graduating class of the Model High
School and their friends On "Wednesday
evening from nine till twelve,
A very delightful evening was spent, as
the young people are always made wei
come in this hospitable home.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-06-16

Wewant your logs, or will saw them for
you while you wait Blanton Lumber Co
Phone AIS. lott
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-06-16

A. L. Colt wants all the eggs you have
got" He pays you the highest cash
price. lift
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-06-16

Look for our bills for the
QUICK ACTION SALE.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-06-16

Don't forget the QUICK AC
TON SALE.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-11-12
MRS. I!ER!IEY Dead.
Well knoWniForfner cIarksburo
Woman Dies In a Park
ersburg Hospital.

Mrs. Bee Tierney. aged AZ years,
wife OF P. F. Tierney, q well known
merchant Of Parkersburg, died al. 8
O'clock Thursday morning at ST,
Joseph's hospital at Parkersburr Il.
ter q years illness Of rheumatism.
Mrs. Tierney was q daughter Of
Mrs. Ellen Lyden, Of this city, hay.
ing been born and raised here. Mr.
and Mrs. Tierney moved to Parkers.
burg from this city five years ago.
Mrs. Merney has a host of friends II
this city who were shocked to hear
of her death, as they were not ablare
Of her serious illness.
The deceased woman Is survived
by her husband, two children. her
mother, three brothers and a siser;
The children are Frances and Anna
Tierneys both living at home. Mrs,
Ellen Iyden, Of jackson street. tin
city, Usher mother. The brothers are
Patrick, Michael and John Iyden. M
cf this city. The sister is Miss Mar
garet Iyden. Of tals c!tS. 4
The frnerai arrangements have
not been completed, but the body
will be brought here for burial.