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The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-05-27

Shell think it's proposal. 4 She'll
be there fast enough" he murmured
to himself. When Stebbins had gone
he said aloud:
1.-The seas quieting, and the ships
are drawing closer together. She's fly
ing the Russian flag all right. Looks
like a revenue cutter or private
yacht" ~
"Then they will begin to transfer
the gold?" asked the young man an: anx-
1ously. y~s,-.t =, = -
'The Russian representative must
come aboard with his credentials first.
1t will all be done with the utmost
decorum, Trust Benedict for that @"
Having delivered himself of that az
tfcle Of belief, Marsh showed q sudden
prediction for prowling in Stebbins'
room, as II there. he might find some
magic key to unlock all the doors Of
mystery. However, he came forth
with only a very. prosaic bundle, Of
newspapers. '..'''~'~ ....>.'>' ~ =
II see your friend Stebbihs keeps a
file Of old Journals" he observed bland
~, .''mostly of the date we sailed. I
notice that the kegs Of gold bars weigh
2O0 pounds each. It'll be no :cinch to
hike 'em over to the other ship. All
this helps us to gain time, but I'm
afraid that won't be enough. How's
the moon?" l.,
The moon? Brill looked at the rubi-
cund visage of his friend in utter be-
wilderment. Was the. keen brain
weakening under the strain of events?
"They may work at night" contin-
ued Marsh t>'if the sea gets quiet and
there's moonlight Hello! Well?"
The question was for the returning
Aristides.' : - :'.>': .
"She says Yes sir" said the youth,
looking at Brill, land I think she's on
the way to the library now
In ASCEND Brill was off, and within
ten minutes he was back again, to find
Marsh and Stebbins in an animated
colloquy, whose nature he could easily
guess. Everything was one thing now.
Sending his protege away, Brill be-
gan the story of the interview with
which his heart was still warm.
1--WE told her everything" he said,
except, as you advised, I did not men-
ton Benedict
ut wouldn' do returned: Marsh,
nodding sagely:: "Mightn't have been
able to disguise her feelings. Then
she'd be no use to us. How'd she
take it?' -
$50 brave girl I never saw. She
was''- and a great deal more to the
same effect, until Marsh felt it abso-
lutely necessary to check this fine en-
thusiasm.
For a man so crazy for action" he
interrupted bluntly, you're strangely
full Of words just now. Come on!
The captain next"
"But Stebbins'-- Brill began. stop
ping abruptly as that worthy entered
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-05-27
PROLOGUE.

The action Of the story has its real
beginning on an ocean liner bound for
Europe and just leaving New York. 1t
has been boarded in haste on winter
day by Overton Brill. an impetuous
wealthy young bachelor, who. attract
ed by pretty girl accompanied by an
elderly gentleman, has followed them
aboard Brill was On his way uptown
with Aristides Stebbins. his valet.
known as JAY. when he saw the girl.
Just after purchasing valuable brace
let as gift for Il Miss Carstairs The
passenger list reveals the mines Of the
pursued us Mr. Andrew .Iennison Hnl
daughter. Brill finds himself without
money and neeotiates with dark in
Givihn,l nnlnrd Benedict for the sale
Of tho bracelet. receiving $500 for it.
with vhi'', he secures 4 1e luxe cabin.
Al dinner ne compensation turns to
the weather. and Il Professor Penny
fhorpe'> storm prediction is placed he
fore Captain HUMPHREYS for judgment.
Brill makes the acquaintance Of Mr..
.'elniSnn. :''l The two proceed to the
captains cabin to inspect 4 phenom-
email. wonderfully trained canary At
luncheon 4 jovial person. Christopher
e.. Marsh. introduces himself to Brill.
Starting from Il sound sleep Brill hears
through the window BENEDICT, the pro-
eeSSor and Jennison discussing the
large shipment Of gold, aboard. Soon
after this le is rewarded by smile
fop
courtesy Marsh is Informed that he
has been selected to take charge Of
the Christmas concert. and he chooses
Brill. Marion Jennison. the professor
and Mrs. Rlucher- Ward as his aids.
Brill. known as Mr., Cverton. and Miss
.'enn;son have a pleasant chat togeth-
er. 1cebergs and fog are reported. Jen-
nison. worrying about the gold. be-
comes sick. Professor Pennythorpe OBJ
serves that the ship is off it's course
Marsh notices that the captain hasn't
been at the dinner table for severa!
days. Professor Pennythorpe misses
his seXtant and compass. Brill has il
talk with Marion about the concert
and is later told by Benedict that the
latter objects to his friendship with
Marion. whom Benedict calls his fan
Gee. Brill meets Marsh on deck. Hear
ing noise in supposedly unoccupied
stateroom. they Investigate with the
captain, but find nothing The altered
course Of the vessel frishtels the pas
sengers, who protest. Brill and Marsh
look to Jay to assist in secret search
Of the mysterious stateroom. A wire
less reports that Russia has declared
war against Great Britain. Marsh sus-
poets Benedict Of having manufactured
the message. Professor Pennythorpe
armed with marine glass watches
strange craft approach astern. At the
Christmas feast Brill becomes jealous
Of Benedict's attentions to Miss Jen-
nison. Marsh. still suspicious. con-
tinues his investigations of the >mys-
terious noises. Knocking on the door
OF room SO, he is confronted by the
smiling Benedict. Another war notice
Is posted up. JennisOn confides to
Brill that $50.00O.OOO in gold is being
shipped to Russia secretly. Jennison
wires his partner for instructions and
IS told to transfer the gold to Rus
sian ship. Marsh and Brill suspect
that the dispatches were tempered
with.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-05-27

Booker, the Agent suppose you'll
have your wife for your partner in
this sketch.
Mugger-She can't do it. Every time
we get together she does nothing but
a monologue.-Chicago News.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-05-27

Strong Proof.
"Sued for breach Of promise, eh?"
Yep
ANY dcfense?'
"Temporary insanity. and | expect to
prove it by the love letters l wrote.'-
Exchange.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-05-27
The Course Of Action.

"This book, which had a page loose
in it, has undergone sort Of legal
action
what was that?'
1T has been bound over to keep the
piece.'-Baltimore American.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-05-27
Tho Intricacjes of 1t,

why don't you study the time Ia
bic. and then you wouldn't have miss
ed your train:''
THAT was the trouble. While I was
trying to translate the time table the
train pulled out."-New York Herald.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-05-27
A FLY GUY.

He turned around and saw Il fly;
He cracked it on the coco.
1t made a sound to this nice guy
Like a million killed, by Hoko!
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-05-27
At His Best.

At His Best.
BlObbS - The doctor told GuZzler
drinking was the very worst thing he
could do. Slobbs-I guess that doctor
didn't know Guzzler or he would have
realized that drinking is the best thing
he does.-Philadelph Record.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-05-27

A Woman's Way,

"Your doom is sealed" cried the
villain.
"Ha!' laughed the heroine defiant.
]y. II guess I can steam it OPEN
Chicago Herald.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-05-27
Explained

Explained.
Hell wonder how they came to cali
a wife's personal allowance her pin
money.
She-I guess it's because her hus-
band generally sticks her on it.-Ex-
change.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-05-27
Most Discourteous,

Most Discourteous.
"What did the editor say when you
took him your story entitled The Wish
ing Rug?"
He told me to beat it.''-Birming.
ham Age-Herald.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-05-27
Its Class.

Its Class.
1.-THE laws forbid this kind of dog
on the cars, SIR
''What laws can forbid one kind Of
dog?'
1.-THE laws against expectoration, sir
Your dog is Spitz'' baltimore
American
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-05-27
Widows Are Danoerous-

Widows Are Dangerous.
How did you catch your cold, old
man."
II cod id by siddig dear a widow
"She must have been very ICY
Boston Post.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-05-27
A Jury Of Ladies.

A Jury of Ladies.
"Well, how did you get along with
your jury Of ladies?'
"Pretty fair" said the judge. ''They
demanded some things not usually ac-
corded juries. Wanted a chatting dish
in the jury room and had to go shopping
every afternoon. "-Louisville Courier
Journal.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-05-27
of
Smiles For
Everybody
Sentimental Compunctions.

Sentimental Computations.
"Can't you learn to call me Jim?"
"I'm afraid I CAN'T
"Why not? That's what all my best
friends call me-
Eyes, I know. But it would be SO
unpleasant. We've used to have a
dog named Jim, and every time hear
his name I cry" Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-05-27

Worry Likely.
Patience-Peggy says he always
brings sunshine when he calls.
Patrice-1s that the reason she al.
ways turns down the gas?-Yonkers
Statesman
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-05-27
The
Golden
Greyhound
By DWIGHT TlLT0N

A chase after a fair face leads
overton Brill, a wealthy man
about town, into assisting in the
defeat Of the most astounding
act OF piracy ever attempted on
the high seas.
Copyright 1906. by Lothrop. Lee & Shep-
ard
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-05-27
Mean.

Gibbs-I tell you no man can fool
my wife, Dibbs-Then how did you
set here .Ss*45 i : E..> = =. ,..-
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-05-27
An4onn Thae> Draenn$

I among Those Present. /
Ibid Blinks exhibit at the horse
show?" swell. he made an ass Of
himself. '-Philadelphia Ledger. "
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-27
HAPPENINGS OF INTEREST TWENTY
FIVE YEARS AGO IN MARSHALLTOWN

lot at the time of her fathers burial.
DR.. f. w. Clark went to La Sale to
accompany Mrs. Crow and the body of
her husband to Grinnell.
Mrs. Caroline Sire, of Laurel, died
suddenly shortly after she had sat
down in Il pew at Laurel church.
Death was due to heart failure.
Monday, Sept. 20, 1890.
Two sharp frosts in succession,
Sunday night and last night, have de-
stroyed all tender vegetation"
Frances Mech, who resides in the
country. was kicked in the face by a
horse Saturday that she was trying to
! catch in the pasture, and remained in
sensible on the ground where she fell
for two hours before she was discov-
cred"
The reception given by Mrs. NJ. l..
Meickley, Mrs. Thomas Danskin, and
Miss Nellie Brennecke, Saturday after
| noon from till Z, at the home OF Mrs.
Meicklev. South Fifth avenue, was an
elegan. and enjoyable affair About
one hundred of their lady friends were
present during the afternoon, and at
no time was the house crowded. The
parlors and dining room were beauti-
| fully decorated for the occasion, and
was one of the society events of the
week. Refreshments of high order
I were served"
! when a boy about II years of age,
/ William Anqrews, an old and respected
| citizen of this city fell and injured his
| left leg He took cold, and from that
! day to this he has been more less
( troubled with it. and at times was un-
! able 20 leave his room. OF late ne
has been great sufferer, and realizing
that he would have to submit to an
amputation in order to save any por-
ton of his leg, he concluded TO have
it done, and yesterday DR.. Ancil Mar
tin, assisted by Drs. Burroughs and
Devine, of Albion, and Drs. Cottle and
Speers, of this city. amputated his leg
above the knee He came out of the
operation in good shape and is doing
as well as could be expected
Tuesday, Sept. 80, 1890.
"StXty-nine degrees at ] p. m"
Mr.. and Mrs w H. Nelson, SOC
North Fourth street, have little CIR
at their home"
Mr. and Mrs. P. l. X. Varnum. OF
Timber Creek township, have an eleV'
en-pound boy at their home. Yankee
Narnum Is much pleased over the fac'
,ha, he Is grandpa for the first time
Daniel Frohmans production OF
Mark Twain's story The Prince anc
the Pauper. appeared al the Odeor
with Elsie Leslie in the leading roles
The audience was large, critical anc
exacting," ard the production mos
pleasing one in every detail.
Wednesday, Oct. I, 1890.
"Seyelty-Cne degrees at ] p. N.
"A good soaking rain would be very
much appreciated by the farmers,
Fred Petit and Miss Augusta Moehr
We're married at the home OF th'
brides parents, AZ East State street
by Rev s A. Perrne.
Andrew Clark. who has been in thu
employ of the Postal Telegraph Com
pany here fo. several months, goes u
Fairbauk today to take charge OF tn
c. St. P. & X c. office there of nights
He is an industrious. capable youns
man. has secured a good position, an'
deserves it
.'Mesdames S. r, McLeran and /,
WATSON lef. for Ottunwa on the vestl
; bule this morning to visit the Goa
palace.
Thursday, Oct. 2, 1890.
Sixty eight degrees at p. m.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-27

"Mr. and Mrs, r. Binford expect to
leave this evening for a visit to New
York and Boston,
Policeman Breckel has resigned
from the force and accepted a posi-
ton at the glucose works
Mr.. James McCombs has not been
SO we'll for the past two days. His
chances for recovery are considered
quite slender"
Engineer Nick Miller of the Central
was struck on the right side of the
face by piece Of machinery belong
ing to his engine, and a large piece OF
court plaster adorns his face as con-
sequence"
Blacks Music Hall, under the manage
ment of Fred Way, was opened to the
public by the presentation of the
opera Sleeping Queen" by the Ar
mold Concert-Opera Company. The
production was spoken of as being very
creditable.
Mr. B. j. Binford. who formerly
held position in the Marshalltowr
State Bank here, but who has been re-
Gently appointed treasurer of savings
bank at Pierre, Oak, at which place
he has been employed for the past two
years, is in the city. When he returns
home an estimable young lady who re.
sides near Sea11lan has consented tC
return with him. .fne wedding takes
place soon"
Taylor township correspondence:
George Allen has rented the Isemar
farm for next year. The many
friends of L. w. Eyestone, and his
newly welded wife, wish them Dor
voyage on the matrimonial sea.
Taylor Hubbard will move back to the
old homestead shortly. w. P
Maulsby vii. stir the sod on Davit
Hostetler's farm next year. while Abe
Cotton will occupy Wendells former
home"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-27

Hughes. Of Des Moines. and Mr.. and
Mrs. VIII Elder OF B0one. Four other
brothers Of Mrs. Hastings, r. H. and
John Hughes, Of Crookston. Mimi;
Hugh Hughes. of Canton. 8. D., and
William Hughes, of Pasadena, Cal,
were unable to be here for the funeral.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-27
Tho ha,tina. EunaraI.

Funeral services for Mrs Ellen
Hastings were held Sunday afternoon
at 2:3O o'clock from the Baptist
church. Rev. r. B. Davidson being in
charge, assisted by Rev. G. f. Barsa-
lou, OF Green Mountain. Mesdames r.
B. Davidson and Z. Z. Gildner sang
several selections. The flower bear
ers were Mesdames Martha Koontz
Jane Walters, Ben. Haines and Will
flanagan. The pail bearers We're
Daniel Hayne, William Steele, David
Lennox, N F. Miller, ]. n. Rowen.
and David Campbell The Baptist Hill
Bible Glass, of which Mrs. Hastings
was former member attended in a
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-27
TELLS OF RURAL SCHOOL WORK.
Mrs. Edna Clark, Of Walnut, H., Ad-
dresses Teachers and Directors.

Ns'Ss .oUo SsSSNp " 0uU0Sp SIsS nv
dresses Teachers and Directors.
Seventy-five teachers and directors
of the rural schools of Marshall county
attended the meetings Saturday con-
Quoted by Mrs. Edna Clark. Of Walnut,
III. Two meetings were held at the
high school building, one in the morn
ing at 10: As and in the afternoon at 2
o'clock.
In the morning Mrs. Clark, who is
rural school specialist. addressed the
teachers on the method of teaching.
manual training, agriculture, and
domestic science, in one-room rural
school,
During the afternoon, G. E. Shut,
county superintendent. gave short
talk on work in the rural school. and
Mrs. Clark conducted a model country
school, demonstrating her method Of
teaching and exhibiting specimens of
work pupils had done in her school at
Wa1p1f
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-27

body. Burial was In Riverside.
In attendance at the funeral from
out of the city were q sister OF Mrs:
Hastings, Mrs. William Yanser. OF
Nevada; two brothers, Owen ana
Thomas Hughes, three miles SOUTH
west of the city; Mr.. and Mrs. Ray
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-27
REPUBLICAN, SEPTEMBER ~ 1915

20 and 55, the maximum and minimum
Saturday, and IS and As, the range a
year ago Sunday. At o'clock this
morning the temperature was so, seven
degrees cooler than at the same hour
| Sunday morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-27

Local Weather Record.
Fiftynine and As We're the extremes
of temperature Sunday, compared with
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-27

state Csnesr ieun5 FsoP'o 70 .es
Invitations have been issued by Mr..
and Mrs. Glenn Pfantz, of State Cen.
ter. for the marriage Of their daughter
Aletha Elma, to Chris Whitening. on
the afternoon OF Wednesday. Oct g.
at o'clock Mr.. Whitening is young
farmer living three miles west OF
State Center.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-02-17
CONGREGATIONAL Church

The annual meeting of the Ways and
Means Society was held Friday after
noon at the home of Mrs. Herbert Scott.
Under the leadership of Mrs. W. Fl. Les
lie and her helpers the Society has had a
prosperous year and has raised nearly
$780,
The following officers were chosen -
Pres, Mrs. Landon; vice pres, Mrs.
Maxfield; sec. and treas, Mrs. Odell flor
the ninth year,; directresses, Mrs. Wat,
ers, Mrs. McCuin. Mrs. NJ. 5. Hill, Mrs.
w. H. Stearns, Mrs. Hutchins.
Organized in 1869, the Society has done
much for the social life of the church,
owns and cares for the parsonage and
has annually raised between one and
two hundred dollars in support of vari-
Gus phases of the church work.
A helpful G. E. Conference was held
at Morrisvlle last Thursday, and Chellis
Collins, Howard Hill. Beulah Mcfarland,
Mary Waters and Mr.. Hazen attended
from this Society.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-02-17
Gentlenen's Night

The ladies of the Dread Literary Club
observed Gentleman's Night last Thurs
day with an assembly of about one hum
dred guests. Much praise has been given
on the excellence OF the program, which
was tactfully adopted to all tastes. Mrs.
j. w. McCuin, Mrs. Chas. f. Hayford,
Mrs. Thomas Waterman and Mrs. r. L.
Houghton acted as hostess. The guests
arrived from O'clock until the rooms of
the G. A. r. Hall were comfortably filled
with ths members and their guests.
A short address of welcome was given
by Miss Houghton for the committee,
followed by the reading of letter from
an absent member, Mrs. Matte Baker.
The hour following WAS occupied with
various card games. Then followed an
entertainment with solos by Miss Elliott,
readings by Miss Jordan, accompanied
with music by Miss Pearl, and vocal
duets by Mrs. Hazen and Mrs. McFar-
land.
Refreshments were served, tho tables
being decorated with valentine napkins.
After this the hall was cleared for dane
ing, both the old-fashioned and the latest
dances being enjoyed. The Portland
Fancy was the most favored by Dayton
Smalley and Everett Wells.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-02-17
ID. A. r. Meeting

The Captain Jedediah Hyde Chapter
d. A. r., held its regular meeting for the
month on Friday afternoon, Feb. IL, at
the home of Mrs. Jennie Waterman.
The following program, arranged in
observance of Lincoln's birthday, was
carried OUT
Reading from "The Perfect Tribute"
Mrs. Lizzie Fisher
Lincoln's Sweethearts,
- Mrs. Augusta Wheeler
Notes from Lincoln's Life,
Mrs. Abbie Stevens
Mrs. Kate Warren
Anecdotes from Tarbell's "He
Knew Lincoln, Miss Louise Slocum
General discussion.
Letters were read from Mrs. Fisk and
Mrs. Cheney, several matters OF business
discussed and social hour enjoyed.
The next meeting will be on March IL.
with Mrs. Abbie Stevens as hostess.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-02-17
Waterville

Mrs. b. F. Beard is on the sick list,
Mr.. Durkee spent the past week with
his family at Winooski.
A son arrived at the home of Mr.. and
Archie French on Feb. IL.
Twin girls arrived at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. 81. Mannon Feb. IL.
Athol Davis of st. Adams visited
his aunt, Mrs. Florence Lumbra, last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Scott of Wolcott
were guests at A. L. Laraway's over
Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. B. Thomas of Bratte-
boro are spending few days with his
sister, Mrs Myron Church.
Mrs. Charles Clark has gone to Fetch
er, where she will remain with her faith
er, L. w. Robinson, for few weeks.
DR.. McSweeney of Burlington was
called in consultation in Henry SMILES
case on the 18th with DR.. G. B. Maurice.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Thomas and Miss
Sybil Raymore of Jeffersonville visited
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Z. Tillotson on Sunday.
Willie Clark was in town on Friday
and his mother accompanied him on his
return to Charlotte, where she will re-
main with her daughter. Mrs. Chester
Bragg, for the remainder of the winter.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1915-02-17
DR.. Benton Comma

The Annual Guest Night, or Gentle.
mans Night, of the Womans Club will
be held at the Library on Friday even
ing, March 5th, instead of Feb. 22d, as
scheduled. In place Of the customary
reception, the committee in charge has
the pleasure of announcing that Dr. Guy
Potter Benton, President of the Univer.
sity of Vermont, will be present and
speak upon "The Standards of Modern
Life" This lecture was recently given
before the Klifa Club of Burlington and
is considered one of DR.. Benton's best.
and one of special interest to gentlemen
as well as to the ladies of the Club.
DIR. Benton needs no introduction to
Morrisville people and we are sure that
the members of the Club and their guests
will enjoy this opportunity of hearing
him once more.