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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-01-21

There were no windows. and the door
was abnormally thick.
The man went inside and remained
there for half an hour. When be came
out he appeared to be in good humor.
An alienist might have been disturbed
by the expression i9 the mans eyes
McWinter raised his fist toward town,
shaking 1t and muttering:
spoon about my house, will your
Interfere in my affairs. huh? You
wait. Mr. Smith You Just wait. May
be you won't have to leave Saturday
night You'll go before"
Then he trudged back home. His
wife was greatly surprised to find him
in an amiable mood. 1t was so unlike
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-01-21

why, now you come to speak Of ~
yes thought he was just erratic.' (
Here's a bit of good luck." said Zu-
dora suddenly. She pointed down the
road bit where a wagon was visibly
approaching. "He1l be able to give Us
lift back to the village. | want to
see the authorities at once. I've an
idea how your husband came to die"
How"
"All in good time" Zudora hailed
the farmer. He would gladly give
them a lift These two men," said
Zudora, indicating John and Hassam
Ali, have met with an accident Help
me get them into the wagon"
"ln jiffy. miss"
The exhausted men were bundled
into the wagon, and the farmer touch
ed his team with his whip.
At the outskirts of the town they
came upon mob 1t was very disOr-
derly, In the midst of this mob was a
pale man securely bound.
My brother! They are going to lynch
| himw cried the widow wildly.
| 1t looked that way to Zudora too.
There was one thing for her to do.
! Into this mob she resolutely pushed
her way. The excited men stepped
aside grumblingly.
Men. even If this poor man was
guilty you are acting like pack of
wolves. He is innocent can tell
you how John McWinter came to his
death. He died in trap he had set
for this very man you would hang.
His own dog was the cause of his
death"
His dogr'
Come, come: this is no time for
fairy stories, String him up, boys, be-
fore the police nose in''
Smith was backed against tree.
81 warn you that you will be COM
mitting murder. Give me one hour.
and If ! cannot reasonably prove that
Smith is guiltless, why, engage to
stand aside and watch you hang him"
This declaration made the more sober
men pause.
"And I'll help you pull the roper
shouted the sheriff, quick to recognize.
the value of respite.
Choose six among you to follow
me-" said Zudora. "Or as many as you
wish"
"We1l all go; Smith toor'
That settled II. The mob began to
surge along the road at a dog trot. If
this girl could prove what she said.
why. Smith could go; II not there'd be-
enough trees near the shack to serve
their purpose.
When the eager girl exhibited the
bottles and explained what was In
them, pointed to the little platform
and then to the door with Its spring
a calm began to settle upon the blood
thirsty men.
ITO hold the door open against the
pressure of the spring II was necessary
to prop this log against It. McWmter
and Smith had gone out hunting. Sud
denly Smith missed McWinter, who
was. In fact, arranging the details of
the trap. McWinter's dog evidently
got In his way. ana he kicked it. The
dog in its endeavOr to escape q Sec
Ond kick bumped against the log. shut
ting McWinter in the shack and caus-
ing the poisonous fumes TO be liberat-
ed. My uncle has already proved this
fact to his satisfaction"
Hassam All nodded gravely. There
was nothing else for him to do Storm
stared at him ironically for moment.
But there is something else TO add. 4"
went on IudUra. now satisfied that she
had won the interest Of the mob.
"McWinter mad laid this trap for
Smith himself. He was an insane
man, and none Of you ever suspicioned
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-01-21
CHAPTER VI.
The Case OF the Mew,ntsr Family

The Case OF the McWInter Family.
In room In aD ordinary dwelling a
woman sat before d sewing INA
u chine The low hum Uf II tilled
the room with murmur like that
Of many bees.
The woman's husband, seated at q
table near Dy, was reading and smok
ing. and he looked up abseutIy each
time the humming ceused temporarily
He scowIed. shifted and reshlrted his
pipe.
Are you crying againY' he growied
laying down the pipe. I'm getting
tired of your constant snivel. el.sniveI
He rose and walked over toward her
tbreateningly He shook a finger uD
der her nose.
That man has got TO get out OF this
house or III know the reason why
He bothers me every time | Iook at
him. tell you he's got 10 seek anOth
eI boarding house don't want his
hangdog face around any longer"
"Hangdog!" she protested
That's what ! said There'll be a
rumpus II he doesn't hike
You are wrOng-yOu are wickedly
wrong" said the wife She wiped her
eyes on her apron. "Jnst because he
speaks kindly TO me and pets the child
you act like an insane man. I've slav
ed for you. I've done everything u wo
man could. What do you dor You sit
and read all day
That's a lie"' the man roared I'm
not AN ordinary workman and there's
very little demand for my work"
$50 I've noticed dryly
81 don't want any back talk. All
say Is that man Smith has got To get
ont won't have hin ON the prem
kes after his week In up
The tears began 10 run down the wo
mans cheeks again You were dit
ferent sort Of man before you took to
drink"
Your whining d send any man TO
drink. But you two are always whis
pcring. and when show up you break
apart and begin 10 talk OF the weather
Maybe you think I'm tOOIT
John McWinterF sh. cried with
passionate Indignation.
That's right: work M the injured
look Hut the martyr stuff doesn't gO
With me. Sally I've got eyes. and
I've been using them He goes nj the
end of mis- week. and that's all there
ir TO II. He's got the enid running
around after nim as II ne ana not
was, the rather
''rhats bp,u use he II always Kinn
TO her ana never strikes neT unjnstIy
as yVv do"
"'iusn man got n right to correct
his own offspring. Ia ike TO Rnuwf
III she gets IN yOuI wny yon DOS
her ears. II sne dups not come IN
stantly when yOn cali nrr You nse the
whip. Can yOu Diane the enid fOI
not loving yon AZ You rxpecty
FOi herself she din NOT care: she had
no illusions left. nut where her cnild
was concerned she was something Oi
lioness she an not want the fairy
tale beliefs knocked out OF the little
ones head before her time.
stop sniveling The mans coming.
itd ne just ike you to play the beaten
wife when he comes In. Perhaps II
wouldn't be bad idea to give you
whack once in awhile. Then maybe
you'd have something TO snivel about.
The man who was the innOcent ca use
OF this conjugai nrrnignment came IN.
his iab0ring mans lunch basket under
hE arm His expression was that OF
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-01-21
A Rusa That Eailad.

Comedian While Ravenyelp was
travelling In Italy he thought 1t would
he n grrnt press agent stunt to get him
self captured by bandits and held tor
ransom
Souhrette- How did the scheme work7
Comedian Robbers captured him all
right. hut when they found he was an
actor they made him work for his
board. Judge.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-01-21

Bad conduct soils the flnesr orua ment
more than tlth.-Plautus.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-12-30

ing. at which time reports of the
various departments of the
church are to be given; then we
are to have general good time
until twelve o'clock. Musical Sc
lections, one or two choice read
ings, paper will be read and
other mum bers which we are not
prepared to announce at this
time, are to be given.
The pastor and family we're
the recipients of another old
fashioned pounding" which was
well done by the mem bers of the
church and congregation, at the
parsonage, last Thursday eve
ming. Considering the unusual
stress and strain of the exciting
time, we think our recovery thus
far is very encouraging; anyhow
we know there is ga whole lot
more for us to eat and enjoy,
since the affray, to say nothing
about the more abundant feelings
of good will, and desire to be
faithful to these people of our
exalted Lord. This makes two
poundings within year, for us,
and we have never heard of an
other church that succeeded that
record.
A royal welcome awaits all who
wish to worship with US.
Claude ]. Spiers,
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-12-30
AMATEUR IN The GARDEN
Indiana Man Found That There Were
Things About the Work That
He Did Not Know

James Fl. Fry, formerly state oil
inspector and now deputy to Dale j.
Crittenberger, auditor of state, has a
group of friends at Fort Wayne, his
former home, who delight to tell
what they call Sims only gardening
experience"
One spring, when the budding
leaves and the mellow ground were
calling everyone to the hoe and the
rake, Jim decided on a momentous
innovation in his family, or rather
in his back yard. He would put in a
real garden, and do the work him
self.
So he planted, among other
things, lima beans.
Now, lima beans have a peculiar
habit. When they have acquired the
strength of character to push
through the everything soil in the
springtime they push through with
them the two used halves of the orig
inal bean, the root remaining in the
ground and the two parts of the orig
inal bean hanging on to the growing
plant for some time.
Imagine Jim's surprise when, one
morning, he went out to his ''inno-
walton" to see the wonders of the
night, and there found a row of his
lima beans out of the ground. He
knew they were lima beans, for there
were the beans. There must have
been an unusually high wind last
night, or more, or something, Jim
reasoned.
Then off came his coat and re-
ligiously he pulled up each bean and
carefully turned it over, planting the
bean again.
But there was bean famine that
year in Fort Wayne, and so Jim's
beans didn't get the chance to show
what they could have done under the
careful and scientific planting hab.
it's of their master.-Indianapolis
News.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-12-30
WEATHER Baked INVADERS.

The weather was on our side Of
the channel in 1545, and every day
if you go to church, you thank God
for it, possibly without remembering
the occasion. A huge French fleet
was making for England-the Isle
of Wight. For couple Of months
the wind restrained them, and gave
Henry VIII time to gather some
ships. Then the French feet lay
becalmed, on MINDLESS sea plague
broke out-and the enemy retreated
Hence that rather mysterious anti.
phon of supplication then inserted
in our prayer book:
''Give peace in our time, 0 Lord,
Because there is none other thai
fighteth for us; but only thou, c
God, London Chronicle.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-12-30
"a place of work aud worship.

"a place of work aud worship"
The Christmas exercises last
Friday evening was largely at
tended and the program was
well rendered throughout. Some
of the boys and girls showed
marked ability.
One Of the most interesting
and instructive numbers was the
missionary Song, rendered by
the primary department. AS
they sang their song, eve are a
Missionary band," their "tepee
banks we're collected, thus il
Illustrating the principle that we
should teach the children to give
as well as to receive.
Last Sunday our Sunday Schoo
elected the following officers fol-
the year 1916: Supt., G. S. HUI
burt; Asst. Supt., J. E. Reiness
Sec, Glenna Smith; Treas, ]
w. Cooper; Supt. Home Dept.
]. O. Keith; Supt. Junior Dept.
Mrs. L. f. Schumacher; Supt
Primary Dept, Mrs. c. B. Les
lie, Asst. Supt., Mrs. j. M. Sing
ley; Sec, Patty Brown; Pianist
Margaret Dalgaru; Chorister
Mrs. Schumacher; Supt. Cradle
Roll, Mrs. Ida II. Spiers.
On New Years Eve, we plaI
o have our annual church meet
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-12-30
Presbyterian

If [ we're to tell you that l din
ed in the country on Christmas
day at one of the best possible
places to go on such occasions !
think you could guess readily
the name of the hostess.
The furnace recently installed
installed IN our church, building
heats it we'll after sunrise light
ing of the fires and now the cold
est day can bring no terror to
willing worshippers. To Messrs
Balm, Campbell and Sweet great
credit is due.
We were delighted on Sunday
morning as we listened to solo
by Francis Backe and hope to
hear him frequently during his
holiday visit at home.
1t is such a little request that
am almost ashamed to ask it of
you. It is this that every mem
Der of the Presbyterian church
within twenty miles be present
at the Lords Table Sabbath
morning. Need even one who
loves the Saviour be ABSENT
DR.. Irwin will preach his trst
sermon here then. Let it be a
rally day an every member to
church Sunday.
DIR. Irwin writes that he will
arrive here on Saturday. All
Chris tiandom outside of the large
cities during the worlds week of
prayer, the first week of January,
leave that week to the church
people free from outside attrac-
tions or distractions and Meade
is aOt less thoughtful in this
I than other little cities.
ALI ia town and country are in.
vited to attend these meetings,
Young people may learn more
by listening once to an able
speaker than from weeks oil
book-study.
But let us not forget that bles'
sing comes mot by night nor
power but by my Spirit saith the
Lord"
J. M. Macarthur,
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-12-30

''That chorus girl appears to be in
a happy frame of mind"
'No wonder. She has a millionaire
dude on the string, and an ugly bull
dog on the chain"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-12-30
Methodist

There seems to he a great
deal of sickness with our people
at this time, but from reports
all are better.
The Christmas entertainment
was one of the best that we have
had in many years. And most
people say it is the best that we
have ever had. The program
started and there was not a word
spoken only by the performers
until it closed. We are glad TO
get away from the old fashioned
way of calling off the program.
Children love to depend on doing
things themselves, besides 1t
makes the program much better.
The credit of this good pro-
gram is mostly due to Mrs.
White aud Miss White who have
worked hard to make it a sue.
cess and all say that it surely
was success. There is also
much praise to the decorating
committee who decorated the
church so beautiful and all say
That it looks so pretty that it
seems shame to take 1t down.
We hope that everybody had a
pleasant Christmas. The peo-
pie of the parsonage were made
glad when on Christmas morn
ing we took an invoice of what
we had and found that we had
been remembered by our people.
1t is stony heart that is not
moved to thankfulness when at
this time we find that we have
been remembered. We wish to
thank all those who rem EN- bered
us and say that we will not soon
forget your kindness. q
The Epworth League will have
a social in the hall over the Posi-
. Office on Friday evening and al
. the close of the feast there they
will go to the church to watch
the old year out and the new on,
in. All the young yeople of tn,
church and those who attend ar,
invited to this social and watcl
meeting.
The Sunday School at Missile
had Christmas tree,ou Frida,
evening and from all report
they had their usual good tim
: and an. excellent program. |
was our privilege to be with ther
one year ago aud9we know tina
. they had good time. We ar
encouraged with the work a
Missler as the people are inter
ested and the attendance is e,
: cellent. At our last service Their
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-12-30

we had one conversion and the
people are rejoicing over the
prospect of good outcome of
the services there. Among our
gifts for Christmas was a fine
turkey, we wish to thank the
doner for same.
Next Sunday afternoon will be
our appointment at Missler, we
hope that all of the community
will try and be present,
We invite you to our services
aud we make you welcome.
S. NJ. II.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-12-30
Cough Medicine For Children

Mrs. Hugh Cook, Scottsville, N.
Y, says: "About FIVE years ago
when we were livingin Garbutt N
Y. | doctored two of my children
suffering from colds with Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy and found it
just as represented in every way. 1t
promptly checked their coughing
and cured their colds quicker than
anything ever used" Obtainable
everywhere.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-12-30
CHANGED SITUATION.

Emperor Charles V in the six
tenth century borrowed 100000
forins from a rich resident of Client,
and after giving his promissory note
dined with the burgher, who tore
Up the note in recognition Of that
great honor and had it presented to
Charles On a plate. Present-day
Flanders is serving few 100000
form dinners, even though it must
pay tribute to an emperor.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-12-30
Nervous Women

When the nervousness is caused
by constipation, as is often The case
you will get quick relief by taking
Chamberlain's Tablets. These tab
let's also improve the dig stion. OBJ
tainable everywhere.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-12-30
everywhere

Don't forget to have Backe at
Meade to make that family group
for you while the children are at
home during the holidays.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-12-30
GETTING THEIR OWN MEDICINE.

i Highspeed-Why are you always
roasting the joy riders?
Dryscreed-Well, because they are
always running down somebody OF
other.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-12-30
at SMe Churches
Catholic

Services the third Sunday of
each month at 10 o'clock. All
are welcome.
Father Anthony Herman,
Pastor.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-12-30
A WARNING.

GLOW this yacht of yours tears
through the watert'
eyes, but don't mention it, or they
may charge me for the water rent
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-12-30

FOR SALE head OF cattle,
? good mitch cows, l cow to be
fresh soon, and 1yearling heifer.
See Eta Payton, 81 miles north
of Missler.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-12-30

A penalty OF ten percent will
be added to all light bills not
paid on or before the 10th.
Meade Light & Power Co.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-12-30

A dollar or two down will put
a Victrola in your home.
M. & M. Drug Co.
The Springfield herald., 1915-03-19
SUMMONS

State of Colorado.
County of Baca, SIS.
c. + Her II ne sn Iistrl Is s sGsst
vs. SUMMONS
Frank b. cowles. and per-
sons whose names are un-
known to the plaintiffs.
The pson, pe If iha state Of co,or.do
To Frank D. Cowles and persons
whose names are unknown to the
e ea. GRhhr IN Defendants above nam
You are hereby required to appear
IN an action brought against you by
trict Court of Baca County. State of
sesree Sereof II served DAYS w ater this
County; or. If served out Of this Coun
~. or by publication within thirty
Of the day Of service: or Judgment by
default will be taken against you ac-
e orc n to the prayer OF the complaint
above entitled action be not served
with this summons. or L the service
ten days additional to the time herein
answer viii be allowed before the taxi
The said action is brought to quiet
title to the following described land
lying IG and d being in the
., The South West Quarter Of Section
Twenty eight (2S). in Township Thir-
tythree (33) South, of Range Forty
nine (49) West of the Sixth Principal
Meridian. containing one hundred and
sixty uG0) acres. more or less. Gov
eminent survey.
And the complaint herein further
recites: That the plaintiffs verify be-
iieve that there are persons Interested
in the above described land whose
names they can not insert herein be-
cause their names. residences and post
and that the interest of such unknown
persons has been derived by assign
ment or deeds of conveyance or liens
which are not of record. or by virtue
of the laws of descent and Inheritance,
but of which no record notice is given
and that such unknown persons are
necessary and proper parties hereto as
will more fully appear from the com
plant In said action to which reference
is here made: copy of which COM
plant is hereto attached.
And you are hereby notified that If
you fail to appear. and to answer the
said complaint as above required the
said plaintiffs Will cause Judgment by
default to be entered against you for
the relief demanded in said complaint
Given under my hand and the seal of
said District Court at Springfield, in
said County. this 18th day of February.
A. D. 1915.
District Court SeaD
out T; ELDoN ALLEN.
]. X. DOUGHTY. Atty. for PIaintiffs.
First pub. March s. 1915.
Last pub. March 20. 1915.
The Springfield herald., 1915-03-19
SUMMONS

State of Colorado,
County of Baca. SIS.
In the District Court
Albert e. King.
Miliie colville. and persons
whose names are unknown
to the plaintiff.
The People of the State of Colorado
To Mile Colville. and persons whose
names are unknown to the plaintiff.
ING IN Defendants above named GREET
You are hereby required to appear
II n an action brought against you BY
Gsolorado, and answer the complaint
County; or. II served out Of This conn ns
days a. or a ss tSe ssrSss ha thirty
default will be taken against you ac-
And II copy Of a he eomp ds f9 IN the
above entitled action be not served
with this summons. or i the service
ten days additional to the time herein
before specified for appearance and
answer ans We i VII be allowed before the tax,
The said action is brought to quiet
title to the following described lands
of Baca and State of Colorado, to-wit;
n The North East Quarter of Section
l"enty-tnree t23), in Township Thir-
ty-two (32l South. of Range Forty
five t45). West of the Sixth Principal
Meridian. containing one hundred and
sixty t1G0) acres, more or less, Gov
eminent survey.
And the complaint herein further
recites: That the plaintiff verify be-
iieves that there are persons Interested
in the above described land whose
names he can not insert herein be-
cause their names. residences and post
and that the interest of such unknown
persons has been derived by assign
ment or deeds of conveyance or liens
which are not of record. or by virtue
Of the laws of descent and inheritance.
but of Which no record notice is given,
and that such unknown persons are
necessary and proper parties hereto, as
VIII more fully appear from the COM
plant in said action to which reference
is here made: copy of which COM
plant Is hereto attached.
And you are hereby notified that if
you ran to appear, and to answer the
said complaint as above required the
SAID plaintin Will cause Judgment by
default to be entered against you for
the relief demanded in said complaint
Given under my hand and the seal of
said District Court at Springfield, in
said County. this 23rd day of Febru-
airy. A. d. 1915.
District Court SeaD
T. ELDON ALLEN,
Clerk of the District Court.
J. X. DOUGHTY, Atty. for Plaintiffs
First pub. March 5, 1915.
Last pub. March 26, 1915.