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The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1916-02-04
CHAPTER XIV.
The Ballroom.


In his own apartments that evening
Michael the king had passed the time
in somewhat preoccupied fashion. Left
alone, and hence unhappy in his coun-
sells, he welcomed the announcement
of the chamberlain who advised him
Of the presence OF the Count Sachio of
Grahaffen, who wished to pay his COM
pliments, to the king
Come then, my dear count" said
Michael to him. "You are very well
come at this hour. You will have
glass Of our own vintage-I have
cask of Lucoyen which is quite worth
WHILE
with all my heart" said Count
Sachio.
The attendant removed the cork
from the bottle reverently, poured
slowly, gently, the amber fluid into
the tall glasses upon the table. It was
at that moment that King Michael be-
thought him of a certain message
handed to him but left until now I'M
opened. He frowned as he looked at
the word, irreverent when addressed
to royalty, and urging haste. I'm
portant.' Is it SO? What shall I do,
my dear count? Throw it away?"
Count Sachio cast glance upon the
inscription.
"Your majesty" said he, 'it is in
the hand of a lady. By no means
throw away any letter a woman
writes to you-and by no means write
one yourself. Am l not good coun-
SELF"
Smiling, King Michael broke open the
small hotel seal, frowning as he did so
at what seemed to him undue familiar
ity on the part Of someone, he knew
not who. But as his eyes ran over
the few lines of the message his ex-
preston suddenly changed. The words
remained deeply written on his mind.
Your majesty young Amerl
can drink no wine"
Count Sachio looked on respectfully,
his glass arrested, naturally venturing
no comment. King Michael made no
effort to turn the conversation. He
left his wine untasted!
Indeed, our people also are grow
ing in audacity," went on Count Sachio
presently. "But I pledge your maj
esty a long and happy reign" He
raised his glass and waited.
Drink heartily, good Count Sachio,"
said King Michael GAS for myself, l
have dined but lately. as I said. The
doctors say dreadful things to me.
You excuse me?"
He had poured but a small portion
in his own glass, and raised his hand
against more.
Sachio was obliged to admit to
Count Frederick, whom now he early
sought, that he doubted the full sue
cess of his errand.
Leave him then to me-" ex-
claimed F'rederick-"he never fails to
do as I ask. Make ready for the ball
time presses now. I myself will
hasten to see the king before he leaves
for the winter palace
Frederick, making urgent excuses
now to enter the apartments Of the
king after his arrival, found the mon
arch in the same apartment, stolidly
regarding the now empty bottle OF
wine.
A certain idea came to the brain
of Michael, the king, as he now &C
knowledged the visit of Count Fred
erick at so late an hour. If this
message had warned him not to drink
wine-then there must be someone In
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She Heard Frederick Calling to Ills
Servants.
had entered with him, approached
Count Frederick. He raised hand to
beckon to the official.
Your majesty whispered Kitty
Gray, that is the package which ]
myself sent you this morning--take IL
quickly marked it for you. at mid.
night"
Shall I open it for your majesty"
Count Frederick bent forward polite
ly.
NO" said Michael. Il know the
one who sent it. Lei herself open ii
now!"
Kitty broke the simple seal upon
the plain envelope in which she had
enclosed the coin that morning. She
smiled at Michael radiantly now, and
al Count Frederick, though not 10
dainty.
The dance swept on, the crash OF
reed and brass filling the arched dome
Of the great salon. In through the
great doors came the cries Of those
not splendidly CARRIED, those who
stood without the palace-"Long live
the king"
But the king stood curiously regard
ing the. change in expression which
he saw on the face OF the young
American.
We'll, then, mademoiselle?" said be-
cCo RE CoNTINUEDl
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1916-02-04
CHAPTER XIII.
A Prisoner.


Having dispatched her messages,
Kitty Gray sat alone once more in her
room. There came to her mind once
more the reflection that now she had
not even one portion of the broken
coin. AS to that which had gone to
the king, she felt fairly sure that she
might regain it. AS to that which had
been taken from her by force by Count
Frederick, she was far as ever from
it's possession.
"The SIMPLEST way is the BEST" said
she once more. "I'1 go back there
again.
81 was not SO fortunate as to find
monsieur the count at home before"
she explained to the attendants who
met her at the door.
Monsieur the count has gone out
but now"
A sudden resolution came 60 Kitty's
mind even as a sudden flush came to
her cheek.
$50? Then I will wait his coming.
If you please, the apartments Of mon
sieur the count"
The man left her, and she closed the
door. An instant later she was at work
turning over the articles on the
dresser, peering here and there, look
ing this way and that-and unsuccess-
fully.
But meantime the attendant who
had left her, anxious to be Of service
to his master, sent out pOsthaste to
summon Count Frederick to his re-
turn. He met the count himself, and
yet another attendant. upon the point
of entering the palace. The newcomer
was talking to the count excitedly.
"Excellency, I tell you the woman
is outwitting you. She sent her half
the coin this very morning-sent 1t to
the king by special messenger. I saw
it Il felt it in the envelope, am sure.
There is some plot afoct. And
brought the news as soon as possible,
but have searched for yod long"
"Come," said Frederick, and he
fastened the more when he met the
messenger advising him of Kitty's
presence IN the palace.
Her search still uneompleted, Kitty
heard footsteps approaching, and
turned desperately like some trapped
animal. There was no escape-the
narrow window. as she knew. was two
stories above the court below. And
even as she stepped to the door she
met there the smiling, sardonic face
of Count Frederick himself.
The honor is mine, mademoiselle!"
said he with icy politeness. 'True,
had not expected YOU"
Shamefaced, confused, for once I'M
able to make any explanation, Kitty
could but stand and stare at him. An
instant later she heard the click Of the
lock and the passing of footsteps in
the hall once more. She was alone!
She was a prisoner!
She sat alone, helpless, unanswered
in spite of her pounding on the door,
her cries for help. until she was utter
ly weary-until the shades of night
came.
She looked at her watch. The hour
was approaching eleven. The great
black and white ball was now in prog
ress at the winter palace across the
city.
She went to the window and looked
out into the night All the court was
dark-save one window directly below
her on the opposite side, fifteen feet
below, ten feet across the narrow
courtway. Even as she looked down
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at court with strangers present. mot
yet" His face flushed deeply as he
lied.
"Ah, very we'll, then it is time. At
the ball perhaps we shall all be pres
ent. Mademoiselle, your invitation
shall come from us duly
Kitty took this to be her dismissal,
and with deep thanks and the best
curtsy she could muster, bowed her.
self from the room, after to be es-
corted by grave official to her car.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1916-02-04
SYNOPSIS.

Kitty Gray, newspaper woman. finds in
{, curio shop half of a broken coin, the
Tnptilated inscription on which arouses
her curiosity and leads her, at the order
of her managing editor, to go to the prin-
cioaiity Of Gretzhoffen to piece out the
stc~v suggested by the inscription. She. is
followed, and on arrival in Gretzhotfen
her adventures while chasing the secret
OF the broken coin begin.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-07
kellersville Items.

Mrs. Joe Schaffer and Miss Goldie Causchert spent Thurs day evening with Mrs. W. j. Rose.
 MT. Lueian Mitchell and Miss Norah Bell Lewis were quietly married at the brides home Wednesday evening at S:30. They left Friday morning for Prescott Ark, where they will make their future home.
 Some young people from this place attended the box supper at Smyrna Thursday night.
 Mr. and Mrs. ". F. Bogard at. tended the funeral of Mrs. Susie Goodman at Lonoke Thursday.
 Mir. John Plazcan is moving on the Smiley place northwest of Carlisle this week.
 Ed Rose. Will and Jerry Me Laughin are hunting near this place this week.
 Miss Goldie Pauschert spent Sunday with homefolks. She was accompanied by little Miss Alice Schaffer.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-07
New Plan to Teach Child Mon.
 ey's Value

Chicago, Dec. 5.-Believing that all children should be taught the value Of money by being given an allowance. The North End Mothers Club of Evanston, a suberb adopted a scale of allowances three months ago. and as result, it was an nounced today the allowance children of two schools have saved s9.000 since. Out of his allowance each child was obi gated to certain purchases. The scale adopted follows:
 Children , years old-5c a week, , cents to be used for buy ing school supplies.
 Children s years old-15c a week, each boy to buy his own SIOCklnRS,
 Children 10 years old-25c a week, each boy buying his collars and ties.
 Children 12 years old-5Oc a week. each boy buying his shoes and paying his carfare.
 Children 15 years old-$1 a week, each boy buying his own suits. gloves and underwear.
 Children 16 to Is years old s a week. out of which clothes were to be purchased and cur; rent expenses to be paid.
 Members of the club asserted today they had adhered strictly to the scale. and that the savings were made after the children paid the expenses to which they were obligated.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-07
ANNUAL AND FINAL SETTLEMENTS

The following Annual Final Settlements continued from the October Term 1916 the Lonoe County Probate Court will be made at the January Term, 1917,
 o T Muzzy. Guardian of Lore Muzzy - Annual John M Vail, Guardian Earl Vail, minor Annnal John NJ Vail, Guardian of Clyde E. Vail Final Mrs Dora Ray. Guardian of Lizzie and Orbry Ray Final w. h. Bennett 1uatdan ol Maud ana Luia Bennett Final E. L. Gomlion Guardian of Lincoln Crawford Final Francis Allen. Guardian of Lawrence Allen Final Sam Dardnne, Guardian of Parrish mi Final E, H. Lee Guardian of Robert and Della Annnal O. A. Duke x " J. Thompson, of
 G. c. and M. E. Thompson, . Annnal Mrs G. l. Crawford Admrx C. Crawford estate Ammo. Robert Emerson Executor of Mrs Lewis estate Annna The Settlements have been continued from October Term 1916 of the Lonoke County Probate Court.
 k. Nj. HIGH, 28 g County and Probate c,lsrk
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-07
Pleasant Party

On last Saturday evening Miss Rochelle entertained a number of her friends at her beautiful home. with a house party. in honor of Miss Nichols her house guest. Various games were in dulged in and at a late hour the guests departed to their respect i've homes. Those present from here were Joe Cook, Leon Pres ley, Homer Buhl, Joe White and Ray Griffin. All report an excellent time.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-07

We have coupon on the Hol- lenberg Music Go. of Little Rock good for S60 which we will sell at bargain. Hollenberg's Pianos are unsurpassed for quality Carlisle Independent
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-07
BAPTIST LADIES BAZAAR

The bazar to be given by the Baptist Ladies Aid Society will be held in the building formerly occupied by Carlisle bakery. Sat. urday Dee. 9th. Do your Xmas. shopping with us.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-07

visitor Saturday.
 Public Sale bills printed on short notice at this office.
 We print visiting cards. Give us an order.
 Shoes that are all leather is the kind that Buechley sells.
 Trade in Carlisle and keep your money at home.
 J. c. Griffin, Supt. of Prairie county schools was in town Mon day on business.
 Root. Moery one of our pros porous rice growers of South of town is driving brand new Hup touring car.
 W. H. Nichols has returned from Memphis where he has been for several days on busi- ness.
 Mr. and Mrs. McCone. of Col orado, who were here the guests of Mrs. Chas. Simmons left for their home Friday.
 Miss Evelyn Nichols spent Thanksgiving in the country with Miss Grace Rochelle who lives northeast of town.
 Underwear for the family at last years prices at Buechley's.
 Mr. R. c. Myers and wife, and Misses Vivian Wardlow and Lucy Wilson were Little Rock visitors Saturday.
 Messrs. A. N. Hollingshead and J. S. McElhinney made a business trip to Little Rock Sat urday afternoon.
 Miss Loyse Burnett and Beu- lah Griffin spent the last of the week visiting with relatives and friends in the country.
 W. J, (BnD Waggoner, One of our representatives from this county was over from Lonoke Sunday afternoon between trains.
 Mr. R. R. Adams editor of the New Era of Benton was in the city Tuesday on business. while here he called at the [nde- pendent office.
 MessrS. A. B. Cameron. W. c. Morrison, R. L. Urton and L. B. Krshka made a business trip to Stuttgart Tuesday. They went over in a Car.
 Money saved by buying your boys suits and pants at Buechley's.
 MT. F. E. Marble and family are the proud possesors of a new Buick four cylinder touring car. They motored to Little Rock in it Saturday.
 Miss Grace Durand, repre- sentative of the Gossard Corset Go. of Chicago, was in the city the first of the week calling on Mrs. c. s. Long who handles that line.
 MT. J. R. Moery made a busi- ness trip to Little Rock Friday night. He contemplates buying new car from one of our local dealers. and went there to look over same.
 Mrs. B. F. Echlin. of Conway arrived in the city Monday eve hing for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. c. c. Saunders. Mrs. Ech. lin is well known here and will spend several days.
 In last@eek $ issue of the In dependent we made an error in the statement of the Bank of Carlisle and are publishing the statement again this week in cor rection of same
 Mir. J. A. Adams of , , miles
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-07
The Farm Hen.

The best moneymaker on the farm is the hen. She turns grass into greenbacks, grain into gold and from the seed and gravel she coins silver. There is nothing else on the place to compare with her. The cattle and horses are heavy consumers and to get their value we, must part with them; but not so wite the hen. In her small way she is a gold mine on the face of the earth; mill that grinds that which others over look or refuse.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-07
Southern Inventors.

The following patents were just issued to Southern clients. reported by D. Swift & Co.,. Pat ent Lawyers, Washington, D. c. who will furnish copies of any patent for ten c2nts apiece to our readers.
 Mississippi, c. A. Whitehurst, Clyde, Sliding door fastener; Louisiana, E. G. Mitchell, De Quincy, Cattle-Guard for rail ways; A. L. Schwa~tzberg. Shreveport, Sign holder; Arkan. sas, J. H. Cox, Hot Springs, Gar. ment-supporting device.
 (l-
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-07

Mr. Hughes campaign manag CTS at least have acquired some valuable experience.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-07

Now Hampshire remembered that Mir. Wilson used to be a summer boarder" up there.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-21
GlllRsRepubl(llll
CITY IN BRIEF

Q. r futile, teweler and optician,
Mrs, Fannie Seibert went this morn
ing to Grinnell to visit friends
Fancy Baltimore oysters. fresh every
day. Bargain Store meat market.
Wanted-Sax lahorers John Jacob
son, Contractor.
Try our wheat screenings for your
chickens. good feed" Bowles & Bill
lings.
While butter is SO high try Jelkes
oleomargarine. You can't tell the diff
ference. Parlor grocery.
Do you want healthy laying hens:
Feed package Of Fleck's poultry
powder, only % cents, and it will do
the business. Bowles & Billings.
Wanted-Ten or twelve girls Monday
morning in our tea and coffee depart
ment. Must be over sixteen years OF
age. Phone No. z. Western Grocer
Mills.
Eppels eight piece orchestra will
play for the moonlight dance at the
Redmen hall Tuesday. October "a. This
will be the best dance of the year
Dancing will last from to-. ! a. M
Refreshments-vVAd Advertisement
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-21

day afternoons rain, and before the
destination was reached the party had
been lighting mud most of the way. In
stead OF reaching the lake for the even
ing shooting Thursday. as had been
destination until O'clock, too late for
any hunting.
Banking on some good shooting Fri
day morning, the men got out to the
lake early, and about the first thing
Upton and Andrews found was II
hunter who had tipped over and was
hanging to the end of his water filed
boat, awaiting to be rescued or drown.
He had been in the cold water half an
hour and 1t took an hour or more be-
fore the two local hSnters were able to
land the man, who was very heavy,
into their boat and get him ashore. BY
the time this act Of mercy was COM
pleted the morning shooting was about
over. The stranger. a Story City man.
was benumbed and cramped by the
cold and utterly helpless. He would
have been unable to have held to the
boat much longer Altho he informed
Upton and Andrews that they had
saved his life, the man did not appear
very appreciative. and did not even
thank his rescuers,.
The two local hunters, in order to
save the hunters life, got their pump
guns in the lake. The water froze so
that they were unable to work the
guns, and when u flock came over Tip
tons live decoys Tip" was unable to
get but one shot in, and Andrews gun
failed to work at all.
To cap the climax hunters in possess
sion of shack at the lake, the only
place to be fed or warmed, made the
local hunters feel that they We're en-
croaching on the home shooters terri
tory, and did not make them welcome.
Upton and Andrews had shot in all
six ducks. One they saw picked up by
another hunter and put into his coat,
Two were found; the rest were not.
Disgusted with their luck and treat
ment the hunters left for home, reach
ing here Friday evening. The net re-
suit of the trip was two ducks. 1t Is
not likely they will ever try the Ham
ilton county Wall lake for any more
shooting.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-21
4 Burned by Explosion.

Eli Packer, living west OF the city
In Marietta township, and George
Brown. Of Kansas city. who is helpins
MIR. Packer pick corn, had fortunate
escape from serious accident Friday
afternoon when the acety'ene hght-
ing plant on the Packer farm exploded.
Both Mr.. Packer and Brown were quite
badly burned. but not seriously.
The two men were In the cellar ana
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-21

The Fidelity Savings Bank was e..
tablished in 1892 ana offers savings de-
positors the advantage OF banking
service with facilities and connections
developed from twenty-three years ex-
perience in handling savings accounts.
This bank has paid per cent interest
on savings deposits since 1t was organ
tied. Open Saturday evening. $50 to
6. Advertisement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-21

Members OF the w. r. c. held an au-
tumn luncheon Friday In the east court
room. A two-course luncheon was
served by Mrs. Hudson Mitchell, Mrs.
G. r. Gaunt, AIRS. w. L. Peckham, Mrs.
Il. b. Clinton, Mrs. Emma Doane and
Mrs. +, M. Sparks. ! During the after
noon social hour was enjoyed. fol-
lowed by the regular meeting OF the
orGanization
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-21
SAVE LIFE, BUT NO DUCKS.

Local Hunters Do Good Act But Have
No Shooting.
1t is surely a hard luck tale told BY
four local sportsmer, who left the city
Thursday afternoon for round at tn,
duck shooting in Wal! lake, in Hamil-
ton county, north of Story City.
In the party were w. f. Innis, w. H
Gilbert, H. c. Upton, and DR.. Ray An
drews. The trip was started in Thurs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-21

had started to clean out the plant
preparatory to filting 1t. They wsre
working with lantern. and In some
way the flame got too close to the
acetyiene gas. In the explosion which
followed both were burned about tho
hands and face. The burns were not
deep, however, and they were able 10 20
back to work again today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-21

Mrs. J. n. West, of Monmouth, H..
who has been visiting her sister. Mrs.
c. p Hurd, returned home today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-21

Visit our candy department, twenty
varieties on sale, 10 cents pound. One
Cent to 80 Cent Variety store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-21

See our window display of boys
blouses. your choice tonight l2 cents.
One Cent to 90 Cent Variety store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-21

Violin lessons Wednesdays and Sat
urdays. over Is South First avenue.
Cassie Mullineaux Richards.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-21

Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Cation went Fri
day to Fort Dodge, called by the death
of the latter's brother, Timothy Sulli-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-21

Mrs. X. f. Miller. Of Olin, had her
tonsils removed at the Deacohess FRI
day,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-21

Mrs. H, c. Shipman, of Mason City,
who has been visiting her son, Paul II.
NJ cKee, returned home this morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-21

The study club of the Twentieth Cen
fury Club will met Monday afternoon
at the public library at 80 instead of
$40
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-21

No matter where you go you will
notice clothes of those around you:
sometimes you wonder how such and
such person solves, the high cost of
living and wears such good clothes. Did
you ever consider having your clothes
cleaned and pressed? Those who know
say it means getting another year out
of suit or overcoat to have it cleaned
or pressed Marshalltown Steam Dye
Works, 220 East Main street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-21
Or. Bullard, osteopath, is west Main.

Wait for the band concert at the
o. o. +. hall. Nov. 20. Committee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-21

Mrs. S. p. Mckinnon. of Montezuma
and daughter, Miss Beulah Mckinnon
a nurse in the Methodist hospital at
Des Moines. who have been visiting for
a few days with Mrs. Hugh Mccarthy
returned to their homes Friday eve
ming
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-21

Mrs. c. f. Cron, of Long Grove. is
in the city for a weeks visit with her
parents, DR.. and Mrs. T.. S. Burroughs
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-21

Boys blouses, II cents tonight, 1889
o'clock. One Cent to 80 Cent Variety
store NJ.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-21
Dr. BurkhArt.a osteopatf. II w. Main
Miss Eva Alexander left Friday for
Cincinnati to visit friends.

Wnnted--Six carpenters Monday
morning. John Jacobson Contractor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-21

Miss Meta Sizemoor, of Yadkinvi!le'
n. c.. arrived in the city this morning
ON her way to Eldora to visit relatives.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-21

For Sale-Kindling wood, old win
dows. and doors, at the old M. & st. l.
freight house. John Jacobson, Con-
cfn
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-21

At the Presbyterian church on Sun
day, DR.. Linn will speak on '"The Tenth
Man." in the morning service, and in
the evening a sacred concert will be
given by the chorus choir, assisted by
some outside talent. The church is
opposite the postoffice. Committee.