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The Holt County sentinel., 1914-10-30

Remember the Chrysan,howum
ladies wi. have their show, IN 'Dr
Court House, THURSDAY, Friday luI
saturday, November ~, ~ and a.
A box sumner wilI be given At M.
Highland school house, next S,rur.
dty night, November. A prosram i.
being arranged and rycr,one /, mos,
cordially invited attend
The Holt County sentinel., 1914-10-30
Good Pure Milk.

Joe II Murray after solicitation
from many Of ourcili2rns, has started
his Mir Wagon again, and /, now
ready 10 supply everybody with Good
Pure MiIk. VIII deliver Of mornings
,lOE II, MURRAY,
The Holt County sentinel., 1914-10-30
FOR SALE.
\ i:I:IrAS,

puroc Males, Fall IeariinpS aud
Spring lioars Of the BEST BREED.
ING and READY FOR USE. Cal
AT Eureka Stock Farm, or address,
FuuIMNN X SuNs,
oregon, Mo,
ROule2
The Holt County sentinel., 1914-10-30

WY SP''NE hi'''ii'N'H "a iN"So'"h ~
land. but II is stated that steady slow
PROGRESS Is being made. Fighting Is
IN progress Just cast ~ warsaw
Taking Guns 10 France.
Flushing. oct lH...iur tvO days
Germans have Kept .as.iug through
..s.,ud 60 'un uds 60 France. Satur.
dIy 1t WAS calculated four hundrcd
Gums wont hy Tile infantry numbered
ug JuH..lI and there was also
some yIyuir, There va. every iHdi.
cation of 90 DIG movement AGAINST DUN.
.ir.
British Less. i5.5fi
London. Ue' 10 500 1.i...l report
H. Gu.w IT.u.a ru4m.uHHl the
ur.U' ,.u,IHuury ur.r. s'l. tho
total NJ british hi'.t. Wounded aud
The Holt County sentinel., 1914-10-30
HEAVY FIGHTING
CONTINUES NEAR
Channel PORTS
Extreme Western Battle Line
Now Reaches 10 kieuw-
port on Belgian Coast.
FLEET AIDS TROOPS
Ships Throw Shells Into German
Ranks from Se7-Rur et5.s
Turto War SUI. Mine
sinks J1p Cruiser.


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The Holt County sentinel., 1914-10-30
A. 0. KUHN,
Secretary
Nickell's Grove

-Auua GiIn, ,pru, SUNDAY Win
Ezra kurl
ban IuIruW amt family spent
sunday al NATHAN saith.
M, Geo. stephenson va, calling
ln Mr, Fila thurman aui Grandma
kur'l Thursday afternoon.
NJ. y. iricr. IT oklahoma, I, here,
visiting hi, rurircn amt u,i friends
and neighbour, IN 'hr Grove
Tom prfr aud family Sprnt sun.
day with their uncle, lin herr aud
family, " the WuudyilIc nciglbor.
hood
Henry Iichman and daughter,
May, Minnie Cunningham aud Rev,
DiNSingcr spent sunday at W ! Zach
mans
Lydia Thurman i leader for tie
Y. T. \ meeting, sunday evening.
Topic. Twelve Grea, Verses Ec.
c'c~ia>lcs, r:lu,
Vim Smith and wife aud son,
len Of Mound Guy, drove down last
Tuesday TO see lii' brother, Nathan,
vino II In poor health.
The Holt County sentinel., 1914-10-30
For Presiding Judge vote fol
John 7. COttier. ,i, l%l' I,1g1r,,

Those from the Grove, who at
tended the lluialt Smith Wedding,
were Florence and Edna fUhrman,
Ezra, Lydia, and less Smith and Ncu'
lah and Charlie Thurman,
DR. holland, wife and daughter,
Of Holiday, Mo: Fred Markt and
wife, Seth Curl, and wife and James
llunlsman and wife aud daughter,
visited at IVES, Meyers, sunday.
Smith Ter and family, John perr
AMI family, Mr. Guthrie, wife and
daughter; Earl Stephenson, wife and
daughters James liuntz, wife and
daughter; ", y. Derr and wife visited
Al Geo, Derr's, sunday,
SIZE,
The Holt County sentinel., 1914-10-30
Fighting East Of Warsaw.

berlin, Oct. 2O,--The war office
says, THE Russians have vainly es.
sayed TO resume the offensive In the
East, It is announced, but nowhere
with success. The bad condition Of
the roads and the heavy rains are
The Holt County sentinel., 1914-10-30
A spy Among Refugees.

Dover, oct, IA German SPY In
Hclglan uniform and with u Red
Cross badge in his possession, was
arrested among the Beleian refugees
lie was taken to Dover Castle and
was followed all tie way by a hostile
crowd.
The Holt County sentinel., 1914-10-30

London, Oct. 19,-The police have
seized a wireless receiving apparatus
and a quantity OF wire at the residence
OF Prof. Arthur .Schuster, near Wax
ingham. In Berkshire.
The Holt County sentinel., 1914-10-30
Capture Nest Of Spies,

London, Oct. 1.-THE police have
found at Willesden, a suburb to the
northwest of London, a building occu'
pied by Germans, with foundations
and roof OF heavy concrete. They ar
rested twenty-five Germans on the
premises.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-01-29
"ONT0P" BRAND

OF favoring extracts have the high
est standard of purity, and being
highly concentrated go farthest in
use.
GUARANTEED NOT TO BAKE
OUT OR FREEZE OUT as less
concentrated extracts do.
Sold and recommended by
]. w ALLARD.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-01-29

Nat. Wells, of Turton, S. D., is
visiting here at the home of his
mother.
The insurance business of Jay H
Grimm has been moved TO room 101
fremont Building. -adv.
Sewing done by the day or piece
First class work, Miss Harriet
Roller, phone 36.-adv.
Value is given the highest place,
while Price receives the lowest, is
our motto. Norseng Bros adv.
River Falls defeated Hudson at
pocket billiards Tuesday evening.
The match was played at Judd's.
One heavy team of draft horses
ages aud 7 years. Same can be
seen at the John Trulson farm, near
Prescott. adv.
Remember, there are no tango or
kindred dances at the Syndicate
Good order assured. Dance every
Friday night. adv.
Mrs. Belle Harris, of Roberts,
was a guest at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. T. TAFT from Saturday until
Tuesday evening.
Stenographe-s earn big salary.
To become a good stenographer at
tend Mankato Commercial College,
Mankato, Minn.-adv.
Frank feelings of Minneapolis,
accompanied by his daughter,
spent Sunday at the home of his
father, John feelings.
The Ladies Aid Society of Eze-
kiel Lutheran church will meet with
Mrs. NJ. Norseng next Thursday,
Feb. S. Everybody welcome.
One of the twin babies born to
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Reid at Hud
son recently, died last week and the
remains brought here for burial.
Willis Strout, who for many years
resided upon a farm just west of
this city, died at his home in Hud-
son last Friday, at the age of 81
years.
Mrs. ]. C. Knowlton spent Sun.
day and Monday with her grandson,
Rouel Gendron, who is attending
the Marshall school at Lake City,
Minnesota.
Just received, latest Spring styles
and fabrics, from che American
Ladies Tailoring Co. Your early
invited. F. ENGDAHL,
Tailor. adv.
Miss Cora Nelson, who had been
visiting at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Sven Nelson, left last
Thursday morning to return to
Hastings, Neb.
What's the use wearing clothes
that make you look deformed, when
you can get The Perfect for same
money. Give your next order for
Made to Measure Clothes to Nor
seng Bros.-adv.
Just Now Is The Time for you to
have that suit made. The Inter
national Tailoring Co. is offering
a reduction of 81 90 to $40 90 on 70
numbers of Made to Measure Suits.
These numbers are strictly up to
date. Norseng Bros, Agents adv.
Towards Orchestra, assisted by
Doolittle, of Ellsworth, with trap
drums and Xylophone, will furnish
music at the dance in Syndicate
hall January 80, from 9 until 2
o'clock. Everybody invited. Spec
tators free. Dance tickets 75c.
Best floor in the Northwest. adv.
Last evening a heavy "Arpil"
shower was falling, and the temper
ature was in the neighb ,rhood of
so above; this morning it was be.
low zero, with strong northwest
wind blowing. The weather man
sure shifted from high to reverse"
that time.
Jesse White, who has been spend.
ing the winter here at the home of
his mother. Mrs. Ophelia White,
will return to Minneapolis the first
of next week to resume his engage
ment as trombonist in the Dream
land orchestra. His playing in To-
cal orchestras has been greatly
appreciated during his stay here.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-01-29

TRY OUR PRIME ROASTS
You will be captivated completely.
Everybody likes our roasts. WhyP
That's easy. Its because they're al
ways perfect, like roasts should be.
We make no mistakes in meats and
our customers make no mistakes
buying of us.
MODEL MEAT MARKET
VINCENT FAT, PROPRIETOR.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1914-09-10
HOUSES FOR SALE.

Two good houses north Of courthouse.
on good street running down to depot;
known as the Costley houses. Will
deduct commission II do business direct
with me.
MARTIN V. TAYLOR,
1911 Greenleaf ST.,
Santa Ana, Calf
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1914-09-10
RANCH TO TRADE.

have 100 acres with house and
buildings at Weippe. Clearwater county.
close to good school. church and store,
in settled community and on good
road. win trade for stock ranch with
outside range in Salmon or Snake river
country. Write or see me promptly II
r. w. OvERMAN,
4o-tf Grangeville, Idaho
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1914-09-10
pREssMAkINo PARLoas.

Miss Julia Bowman has fitted up the
east room of the new Pfeufer brick
building next to tile Revere MOTEL and
Is prepared to do plain and fancy sew
ing for the ladies OF this CO immunity.
work guaranteed
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1914-09-10
STRAY sHoATs.

Fifteen head of shoats, swallow fork
in right ear. took up at the old j p
Hartman ranch. Sept. 7th. Owner nav
damages and this advertisement and
remove same at once.
HENRY BEUCLER.
4i-St Grangevil.e.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1914-09-10

Why buy caskets made out Of pine
lumber when you can get factory made
out OF red cedar for the same money?
/ can furnish you caskets made out OF
native lumber for 5000; what you are
paying $500 for. w. E. Graham. I'm
dertaker. 32-tf
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1914-09-10
PASTURE EoR RENr.

Good stubble field pasture with plen-
ty of water. w. c. Niche. phone Xxi.
4o-st
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1914-09-10

Hot Point Electric Irons guaranteed
10 years. $3.50. Grangeville Electric
Light & Power Co
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1914-09-10

Glover seed for sale, Is cents per
pound. A. hoDE. 3s-tf
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1914-09-10

Fire insurance. H. W. Carrots.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1914-09-10

"oney to loan. A. w. Talkinrtm
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1914-09-10

4-st
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-26
The New Year Presents,

The French "etrennes," both in
name and in date, preserve historical
continuity with a clearness that our
Christmas box has lost. According to
the ancient Roman legend the custom
went back to the rape of the SauInes.
or, rather. to the reconciliation of the
two peoples afterward. when Romulus
cut green branches from a grove Of
the goddess Strenua and presented
them to Tatius. Thereafter Romans
gave each other branches for luck JAM
uary l, together with figs, dates.
honey and a small coin-such luck
gifts being termed "strenae." Even
emperors were powerless to put down
a custom that in time became burden
some and the church similarly failed
and was driven to Christianizirg the
practice.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-26

than to raise a window of his foes
house during his absence, and upon his
return kill him at his own threshold
and, leaving the weapon behind him,
fee. Joe was known to never carry
weapon, and the leaving of this fire.
entry of the place, would throw the
crime upon mysterious tramps or bur-
glars. AS darkness fell he prowled
forth, assured himself that Harding
had gone, then, prying open the win
dow, entered and sat waiting by the
low burning lamp until the sound Of
distant wheels reached his ears. He
had not loaded his weapon yet, having
reasoned that should he be caught be-
fore the act with an unloaded gun he
would be deemed guilty of a far less
offense than should it be loaded. But
now the time had come.
From his pocket he drew some pow
der and poured it into the yawning
muzzle, laying the bullet upon the ia
BILE. Next, he must have some paper
wadding for both powder and ball, and
a book lay close at hand. Without
looking at its cover he tore forth a
handful of leaves and, selecting one,
laid the others aside as he raised the
first piece preparatory to crumpling it
up and ramming it home upon the
powder AS he did so the words upon
the leaf caught his eye, and slowly he
read:
Thou shalt not kill"
His hand trembled and his face
grew gray. Then in the night without
he heard the beat of hoofs before the
barn, coupled with the loud command
to whoa" and with gasp he clutched
another sheet. Before his eyes swan
the words:
Likewise I say unto you, there is
Joy in the presence of the angels of
God over one sinner that repenteth."
Slowly the gun slipped from his
hand, his form relaxed and he sank
into a chair, his head falling upon the
table.
Five minutes later John Harding,
fresh from embarrassing his team,
throwing open the door, started back
in fear and amazement. Then softly
he approached the man who was now
shuddering as he had beneath the
whip, laid the gun aside and gazed at
the mutilated Bible. Upon the floor
he saw the dropped pages, gathered
them up, read them, then slowly I'M
derstood.
For the second time that day Hard
ing's hand fell upon the shoulder of
the other, but this time it was with a
parents gentleness.
Brother sinner" he whispered husk.
lily.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-26
Bzuzh6
Sinner
q
H1yM7g0ane

Ohm HARDING was not
a mild man, neither was
he inclined to be super
stitious. AS a rule he
had small belief in
signs, presentiments or
lunches, but just now
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-26

of hair II 1t is short and thin she
will have to help out its length with
a switch, but if it is long and thick
no extra hair will be needed. The
curious fact is that hair dressers pre-
fer scantier locks helped out with ac-
quired pieces. to very abundant natu-
raj tresses.
In this couture the back hair is
arranged in a French twist. which is
spread out so that it looks soft, and
pinned to place with small shell pins.
The front hair is "fuffed" and
combed back in pompadour, with the
ends pinned under the coil II is then
parted in a very shallow part at the
front and fastened with invisible pins
in pretty, soft waves about the face.
For the young woman with regular
features it is a delightful style, show
ing off the abundance of her own hair
to the very best advantage
JULIA BoTToMLEY.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-26

In the very simple draped bodice,
the taffeta silk is draped over the lace
underbodiCe. reversing the order Of
things in the skirt. The lace extends
beyond the silk, forming a short sleeve
drapery for the arms and a chemisette
at the front of the bodice. The bodice
and skirt are Joined at the waist line.
A very wide girdle and sash is made
of the taffeta II is laid in folds about
the waist and extends from just be-
low the bust TO few inches below the
normal waist line. It is kept in shape
with stays tackled to the front, sides
and back, on the underside. The ends
cross at the right and are brought
down below the waist at the back.
where the sash is finished with two
big loops without ends.
For the too slender girl an under
bodice of plain net with long sleeves,
or one of chiffon, may be added to
this dress. Sleeves and guimpe of chif-
fon over net are still better, and the
arm may be made to look much more
plump by shirring chiffon over a net
foundation.
The model Is better adapted to slen-
der young girls than to others, and to
the tall figure it is most becoming.
JULIA BoTTOMLEY.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-26

shall be doubled. You thought you
were cunning, but in several places
found the mark of that club foot of
yours while you were making off with
my good pork. Now what have you to
say?"
Nothing, except that did not steal
-" AS bear strikes, so did the heavy
arm of the invader shoot out, the hand
gripping the thin shoulder like a trap.
Il warned you if you lied your pun
ishment should be doubled Has not
the good Lord commanded Thou shalt
not steal?' Thank your stars that you
did not live in those days, for you
would have been stoned to death
Rather, bless your luck that you have
fallen into the hands of compassion
ate man." With a hiss the lash fell
and shuddering scream burst from
the lips of the cringing one. But from
then on no sound escaped them until,
at last released from the iron grip, Joe
fell Imply upon the frozen ground
Sternly gazing down upon his victim
for a moment, Harding turned away.
1T was the just punishment of a
rogue by a just man." he muttered to
his conscience.
From a shapeless, writhing heap the
fallen one arose, his small eyes CLINT
ing with the deadly glare of a prodded
serpent. Whip me, you black devil
you usurer-you forecloser of widows
mortgages-you dodger of taxes-you
-you-" The voice rose to an mar
ticulate scream of rage. BY the Eter-
nal, III kill you for that-yes, murder
you in cold blood" Then the first
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-26

[#||lOHN HARDING was not
!: 6: :: !: 4" J: !"
llL---Sl a mild man, neither was
HIN Nm he inclined to be super
III N3SS~E stitious. AS a rule he
III had small belief in
IAA III signs, presentiments or
=-@g lunches, but just now
all this was different. For he had
seen certain signs that one of his
shoats had been stolen; had a pre-
sentiment that a certain unworthy
known as "Shiftless Joe" had done the
foul deed. and possessed a bunch that
he was about to horsewhip Joe until
he outsquealed any pig critter that
was ever lifted over a fence on a
moonless night. So. being a man of
deeds as well as thoughts, he took
down his trusty bull whip and started
swam1ward towards the abode of his
victir to be.
Nov Shiftless Joe was not reckoned
among the 400 of John Harding's CON-
munity, and when one is told that
there were but 400 people in that dis
tricc he will understand that the state
nient has a well-defined meaning. He
lived alone at the edge Of the big
swamp, fishing in summer when it
was not too hot; trapping in winter
when it was not too cold; sleeping and
loafing the year around, he was avoid
ed by the entire hard-working, hard
praying settlement.
1t was long tramp from the home
of Harding to the miserable cabin of
the trapper. and by the time the for
me" had arrived there his righteous
wrath against the slothful. sinful be-
ing whom he sought was grim and I'M
relenting. MY house is the house of
prayer; but We have made it den OF
thieves" he quoted sternly. Then he
raised his fist and smote upon the
wretched door such a blow as Moses
of old might have struck when he split
the rock and babe the waters gush
forth. From within a squeaky, rat
like voice babe him enter, and through
the narrow doorway he crowded
He glanced around the cluttered
like figure arose and stood cringing
before the mighty one, fear thickly
spreading his face as he noted the
formidable whip tightly clutched in
the equally formidable hand. Good
morning, Mr.. Harding. Happy New
Year." he said. fawningly.
1T Is a bad morning for you, and it
is going to be an unhappy beginning
of the New Year." he retorted. steal
my shoat, will you!' The smaller man
threw up his hands with a protesting
gesture as quick denial leaped to his
lips. But Harding silenced him with
roar.
Don't add lying to your thievery,
you sheep-killing cur. One false word
from your lips and your punishment
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-26

kYOT all of the new coiffures are
IN waved and curled, but those that
are not are rare enough to prove the
rule that the new modes favor waves
and curls about ninety-nine times out
of hundred. Both types are shown in
the illustration, and both are beauti-
full, but the waved couture is far
more becoming to the average woman.
A very smart and elegant arrange
ment Of waved and curled hair Is
shown in the figure at the right. For
she who is not the possessor of much
hair it is an ideal couture. To dress
it, the hair is waved all around the
head and combed forward while the
back hair is combed up to the crown,
twisted in a light coil and drawn
through an opening in light support
or pad that is pinned to place. The
back hair is then spread and pinned
over the support.
The waved hair is parted at one side
and brought back to the coil, where
the ends are either curled or pinned
under. II the hair will not curl sue
cessfully or Is very short. the small.
soft curls may be bought ready to pin
in. They are very light and naturally
curly, and are used in many ways in
the new styles. They are pinned down
with invisible wire pins. making a
fascinating finish along one side Of
the coil.
At the left a couture is pictured
suited to the woman who has plenty
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-26

krET-TOP laces over foundation
~ skirts of taffeta silk are so excel
lent for making dancing frocks that
the girl who is devoted to dancing can
not make a better choice Of materials.
The taffeta is just crisp enough and
the lace has just body enough to keep
a dancing gown from becoming
crushed and Strengthening" and tat
feta seems somehow especially well
suited to youthful wearers. 1t is an
unpretentious material with a shining
surface which looks particularly well
under laces.
The Quaker, or shadow laces, if Sc
lected in the right patterns. look just
as we'll as the net laces and are a lit
tie less in price. All of them are
reasonable enough.
A very fine model for a party gown
is shown in the picture. The under
skirt of taffeta is cut full enough for
dancing. with a slight flare. There
is full ruche of the taffeta boX-plaited
about the bottom. Three flounces Of
lace are set on the skirt with only
moderate fullness. There is a narrow
box-plaiting Of taffeta at the head OF
each one Of the two lower flounces.
The upper fiounce terminates in the
waist line.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-26

wild outburst Of passion passed and
into the red eyes look Of cunning
crept, the cunning that outwitted
wary wild beasts and took them in his
snares.
He passed rapidly through the brush
until he came to a hollow log. from
which he drew an ancient gun which
he had stolen and hidden there years
before. None knew that he possessed
1t, and he chuckled at his own cum
ming as he plotted his details. He
knew that Harding's family was away
and that John would attend church
that night and return home alone alter
services. Nothing would be easier
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-26
Smart Hsndkerchiefs.

Colored handkerchiefs are being
used. Made in fine linen to match the
costume, il the color is light, to go
with dark gowns the handkerchiefs
must be vivid, such as red. orange.
green or purple. They are made OF an
exquisite quality of linen and hand
hemstitched, the hens being about a
quarter of an inch wide. The mono
gram is embroidered in darker shade
than the handkerchief.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-26

looked not for
death, but for
the coming of the
lord. True, those
who are with
Christ are in a
blissful state, rest
ing from their
labors, at home
with the Lord"
and enjoying the
sweets Of Para
disc (Phil. 1872,
Cor. SIS r.. Y.
margin; II Cor.
12:4). But man
was made for cor
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-12-26

The Bible tells little of the inter
mediate state. The early Christians