Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-06-15

though he was assisted daily by Mr.
Graham, who spent large part Of his
time in the newspaper office.
The city administration made an
other apparently successful effort te
Danish open gambling and vice, bu'
this second display Of reforming yea
was much less convincing than the
first, and the reformers began to or
ganize for a new city ticket at the fall
election.
During these days Reginald Nelson
lay helpless in his room at the Cam
eron home. The blow on his head
combined with the mental shock which
he had received on the evening Of the
fatal July 4, produced an attack OF
brain fever which wasted the young
man day by day. The charges against
him at police headquarters had been
dismissed, but his condition was pitt
able He was altogether without mon
ey, having failed to draw his salary
from the Courier treasury during his
term as editor, and a judgment for
the amount Of his note to the news
paper company having been found
against him. His reputation seemed
lost, as every day his enemies gained
ground, and the stories which had
been scattered broadcast were now
commonly believed.
II fear that was a fatal blow" said
the doctor about two weeks after the
encounter.
DR.. Gracely and Allan Rutledge
were discussing the case in the front
room Of the Cameron home.
What does he need to help him."
asked the minister, with moist eyes.
He is discouraged in body soul
and spirit" replied the doctor. IF he
could be moved out of Bronson to
some quiet country place for a month
or two there is chance that he might
begin to regain his faculties"
81 know what we will do" respond
ed Allan Rutledge. Mr. Derwent was
here yesterday inquiring for him. /
was afraid to allow him to see Regi-
nald, but he seemed greatly interest
ed in the young man. l happened to
be here when he called. He mention
ed that he wished he was we'll enough
to go home with him to the farm"
II know Derwent's place well. That
would be just the place for him."
said the doctor quickly.
For several days previous to this no
one had been allowed to see Regi-
nald except Allan Rutledge and the
doctor but that morning Joy Graham
appeared at the Cameron home. Mrs.
Cameron greeted her sadly, telling how
poorly the young man was. "They
have just murdered the BARN." said
the Scotchwoman, beginning to cry.
"and those awful lies they are telling
about him People are beginning to
believe them" Mrs. Cameron covered
her face and wept silently.
Let me see him. Joy pleaded.
II will ask the nurse"
In few moments she returned and
led Joy upstairs. When the girl saw
the wan face Of the invalid she was
startled at the awful change which
two weeks had wrought. He put out
his hand feebly.
You will get we'll, Mr.. Nelson and
you will finish your work in Bronson
yet.
The light in the sick mans eyes
grew brighter as she spoke. II believe
in you," she whispered, with all my
heart and soul"
From that day hope began to spring
up in the heart Of the stricken man.
A few days later Allan Rutledge spoke
to Reginald about his removal to the
Derwent farm.
Take me out there" he said feebly.
II want to get we'll. I will fight my
battle in Bronson to finish yet"
The minister was pleased to see the
rising spirits Of his friend. The day
before he was removed to the country
Mr.. Townley called to see him.
Il hope you don't think / made a
mistake in inviting you to Bronson"
said Mr.. Townley as they talked to-
gether.
No. no." Reginald replied. Il have
been wounded in the battle. but not
killed"
I'VE had a great meeting at the Y.
NJ c. A. last Sunday afternoon" said
Mr.. Townley. land we vindicated you.
The Courier has dug its own grave
1.-The right is bound to win" said
Reginald, with a little smile.
Mr.. Derwent drove in with his car
riage to bring the young man out to
his home, and Vivian accompanied
him. The girl was delighted to see
his growing cheerfulness as he left
Bronson behind.
Il am glad to get away from Bron-
son." he admitted to her. II am going
back, but a sick soldier longs for his
home and not for the battle front"
One August day, early in the month,
George Caldwell was busy with his
ledger in the bank, when he heard a
pleasant good morning from some
one outside the railing He glanced
up and responded Glad to see you.
Miss Joy. When did you get back?"
Just this morning" answered Joy
Graham. Il came over on the inter-
urban to look after few matters of
business. We are having a very pleas
ant outing at the lake" 1t was the
custom for many Of the residents of
Bronson to spend the heated months
in cottages at some of the beau
tiful little lakes which dot that
part of southern Michigan. The Gra-
hams had a cottage which was built
by the side of lake connected with
Bronson by an interurban electric
railway so that Mr. Graham came
back and forth to his office, and it was
a short trip for the family to return
if necessary.
Il suppose your father and mother
came with you?" interrogated George
Caldwell
No, came alone. Papa is in the
east with Roland irving to find q new