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! whimpering boy from the hotel took
the oath. Before he went into the wit
nrss-hox, however, the judge leaned
forward and frowned down nj lin.
do you understand, ice" he said
harshly that what yau have just
taken is an oath? aud that the law
can put you into prison for perjury il
you do not tell the exact truth after
iaking that oath:"
"Y-yes. SIR sta,nmerel the hoy.
"I'll tell the truth. s'heip me Gawdr
Light laughter ran through the room,
but the court attendant Immediately
called for order.
TEL us exactly what message you
carried to Miss Page in the banquet
ROOM" said the District Attorney, when
quiet reigncd. ut was Miss Page you
took the message TO, wasn't it?'
"Ycs, sir, it was her. And the gent
In the gray suit he says, Tell Miss
Page Mr.. Langdon wants to see her
here at once"
"And you delivered the message just
that way to Miss Pager
"Hes, sir
"Why didn't you testify to this at the
Coroner's inquestf" 1t was the judge
this time, stern and implacable, and
the boy In the witness-box cringed and
burst into tears.
''They-they -n-never asked me wot
the message was | was talSin to her
II didn't think il mattcred."
With an exclamation Of evaporation
the prosecutor sat down, turning the
small witness over to Langdon, into
whose tired face fresh hope had now
come. His voice. as he spoke to the boy,
was gentle and friendly, and the snuff
fling lad wipins his eyes with the back
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his disappointment rs he again called
Mary to the witness-stand.
She came more willingly this time;
it seemed somehow less of an ordeal
for she sensed that things had gone in
her favor for a moment. and she did
not even finch when, with a flourish,
the District Attorney took up the re-
volver dying with the other exhibits of
the case before the jury and, thrusting
it toward her, asked sharply;
Have you ever seen this revolver
before, Miss Page?'
Yes. 1t belonged to Mr.. Pollock"
was 1t in his possession on the
night when he was murdered?'
NO. Her voice broke now and fell.
1T was in my possession then"
And you had it at the Hotel Repub-
lic."
To "a eap finusa
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"Do you understand, ice, that what
you have .uot taken is an oath?'
| OF his hand answered him eagerly. He
seemed glad = ind someone who didn't
frighen liiG.
Joe said Langden, his voice full Of
kindness, "tiat night wasn't the first
time you had eeen Mr.. Pollock, was it,.
NO, sir" said the boy in his shrill
young voice. Everybody knew James
polloc4, at the Republic. lie came
there lot--him and Mr.. Sladc"
And lie was pretty generous in his
tips, wasn't hep The question was
quiet. and the District Attorney, who
had made a move 70 interrupt, sank
back without speaking as the boy an
swercl;
"Oh. so-sol He could afford to be-
AMI so, on the night when he asked
you to take that message to Miss Page.
he gave You n good big tip, didn't hep
YES" said the boy, beginning to
vaimper again. But l didn't do it for
that. | didn't think there was any
iAA IL IA thN A-AN7natSNs liz w itlC,
says he. It's just a joke l N playin' on
her, Joe, he says. ! want to fool her
And he gimme five dollars-and laugh
ed-and told me to beat it--and l did
That is all, think said Langdon
with satisfaction, and the boy crept
back to the witness bench, striving in
vain. for some of the jaunty assurance
that had marked him in the earlier
hours OF the day. lie had thought he
would be little hero after his testi-
mony and that he would enjoy the
fleeing publicity; but he was ashamed
of the laugh he Lad made.
The prosecutor himself was almost
equally discounted, for 1t had been his
plan to build UP stone by stone tow
ering temple of evidence to prove that
Mary Page had in cold blood plotted
and carried out the murder of James
Pollock. and now the boys testimony
had III Il minute undermined the whole
structure. 1t forced him 10 play his
trump card at what he feared was the
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-27
THE DRAMA OF
THE LAW
YITH the entrance of the Judge

WITH the entrance Of the judge
AN the turmoil Of the vast
w crowd crow that f4 ls the court,
subsidized into Il tense whisper of ex-
pectancy. The atmosphere was Vi
brant with it-taut as violin string
which snapped and brought the throng
surging wildly to its feet when some
one shrilled:
Here she comesr'
At the back Of the room men and
women fought in a frenzy for foothold
upon the seats of chairs, drowning the
thunder of the judges gavel with their
clamorous hysteria, while those nearer
the front were flung bodily against the
steady wall OF police beyond which
stood Mary Page, framed by the grim
shadow OF the prisoners door
Mary was waiting, breathless, terri
fed. for some one to come. The
judge looked ut his watch and then at
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-27

FOR SALE-To close the estate,
the owner will sell or rent or might ex-
change for village property, farm OF
167 acres, located just off the main
road between Bennington and South
SALISBURY The land is about equal
~ divided, there is wood for home
use, spring watered pasture and good
we'll at house, good set Of farm build
ings. Owner will include stock and
tools for the very reasonable price Of
$4,000. Nash & Hutchins 1Stf
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FOR SALE-Eggs for Matching.
White Wyandotte straight Fishel
strain. Wonderful winter layers, so
per cent fertility guaranteed. Prices
five to eight cents each, depending on
quantity and pens. w. c. Ii. Cush-
man, North Bennington, VT, phone
1881. l4tf
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The Strange Case OF
Mary Page
Continued from Wednesdays Banner)
SYNOPSIS.

Mary Page. actress. is accused Of the
murder of James Pollock and is defended
by her lover. Philip LanSdon. Pollock
was intoxicated. Shale, a crook and tool
OF Pollock. was on the fire escape watch
ing for Langdon.
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WANTED-Farms. The E. A.
Strout Farm Agency has sold to date
over 1000 farms. Listing your farm
with us, at reasonable price and on
reasonable terms, means a quick,
clean sale for you. Remember, you
have the privilege of at the same time
listing with as many other agents as
YOU wish, and if they sell 1t for you,
or you sell it yourself, you do not have
to pay us one cent, no matter how
much work we have done, for we make
no charge unless we furnish the pur-
chaser For further information write
or phone. George F. Lawrence, Agent,
Manchester, Vermont. Phone 24-3
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WANTED-Position as gardener or
gardeners assistant. Am thoroughly
competent to take charge of small
place with both vegetables and flowers
or as assistant on large place. Az
solutely sober and reliable. Refer
ences furnished. Address j. j., Ban
ner office, Bennington, VT. $685.
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FOR SALE-Farm Of So acres, Ia
miles from Arlington station, 80 acres
meadow, 20 acres in pasture with
trout stream, balance timber with pine
and white birch that will almost pay
for farm. 8 room house painted,
slate roof. Barn 24x36 with basement.
Barn 20x24, Sugar Orchard, running
water at barn, well and cistern at
house. Owner will include farm ma
chinery and tools worth about $500.
Price $17OO, part cash. Nash & Hut
chimes. ZtI
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FOR SALE-Don't pay rent; S15.ss
per month for 20 years with interest.
amounts to S6,721.39. Buy lot and
save this. | can sell you building
lot on Main St., Grant St, Elm st
Weeks ST., Dewey ST., Putnam St
Washington ST., Mckinley St.. Dun
ham St., Everett St, Convent ST.,
Monument Ave, and several new
streets. Geo. II. Dewey, Agt. 39tf
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LOST

LOST-Two key-rings with keys.
The rings are joined by chain. Finder
will be rewarded on return to the store
Df Nichols G. Warren. 42t2
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FOR SALE-Cigar, soda, candy and
ice cream store, new up to date foun-
tain and fixtures, doing very large
and profitable business, long lease,
selling on account of entering other
business. SO Hudson Ave, Albany, N.
Y. Adv.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-27

FOR SALE-Good substantial S
room house, with shed in rear, piazza
slate roof, city water and toilet, To-
Gated on Maple street near Gage St,
very desirable property and has never
been offered for sale before. Price
$4,000. Nash Dc Hutchins. 1Stf
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WANTED-Young ladies wanted to
take 2 years course OF Training
for nurses at the New Britain Gener-
al Hospital, New Britain, Conn. For
particulars apply to supt of hospital.
3st25
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,.WANTED-Young man as assistant
knitter on Cooper Spring Needle ma
chimes. Good wages, steady work.
Address Atlas Underwear Company,
Richmond, Indiana. 1895
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WANTED-White birch, yellow
birch, beech and hard maple logs. No
less than s. diameter Good prices
paid. r. L. Williams, Eagle Square
Mfg, Co., South Salisbury, vt. 97tf
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WANTED-Men foN Wood working
department See r. II. WilliaHs,
Eagle Square Mfg, Co., South Shafts
bury, vt. 21ti
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TEACHERS WANTED-Vacanoies
frequently occurring, good salaries fer
good teachers. Apply to Nellie S,
Hathaway COS Gage St. Phone 22s-W
17tf
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LOW PRICED ADVERTISING
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-A new milch COW.
Apply to p. j. Kenney, Tel. 1872.
40t6
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Her Best Friend.

x7Sr DSSC TEkS11Os
Weehawken, N J-@I call you my best friend for what
remedies have done for am 90 and am passing through
the Change Life and for time felt bad but since took
Lydia Pnkhams Vegetable Compound feel fine and will
mend to every who suffers didMrs. KATHIE
IEoNH Weehawken N. D. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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TO RENT

TO RnNT-six room house on Me
Kinley ST., alss lot for sale. Apply
to James Cone, Tel. 241-W. 3stf
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Esssse<
%ep:'ortsfrcm
N ~
SpeW state
All Agree that Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound Wonderfully
Relieves Woman's Suffering. \.

From all parts of this country the cleares evidence
constantly coming the office Of the Lydia E. Pinkham
Medicine Co. Of Lynn Mass, proving the wonderful power
shown by Lydia E. Pnkhams Vegetable Compound in
controlling ills peculiar to Here are letters from
Vermont, Arkansas and New Jersey: Hs
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WANTED

WANTED-A chambermaid, good
wages. Apply at Banner Office. Att
WANTED-Girl for cooking and gen
eral homework. Apply Mrs. a. S.
CARPENTER, 219 Pleasant ST. Att
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-27

FOR SALE-Eggs for Matching R. c.
r. /. Reds. Hillcrest strain. Heavy
winter layers. Eggs 4c. each. James
Z. Powers, North bennington, Vt.
3St25
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WANTED-Washing to do at home.
Apply Mrs. Pearl Burns, Main 81.
Gardner House. 500"
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Warning to Dog Owners.
LOW PRICED ADVEhT|sINf
WANTED

WANTED-Farm hand to work for
the coming season. F. d. Eaton, near
Haynes Corners or address Benning-
ton, VT 4lt2~
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-27

WANTED-Girl for general house
work at Vermont Soldiers Home. 9str
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-27

FOR SALE-One canopy top surry,
one top buggy. one delivery bob sled
with two seats, pole and shafts all III
first class condition. Hans Kelson,
Old Bennington, vt. Phone ISM
20 3Stf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-27

TO RANT--One large furnished
room or tkres-rsom tenement, on frst
fosr; BATH, hst and cold water. Apply
sol arsye St. SITES
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1t Cured Me!

Roxbury, VIA year ago last December !
was taken with female trouble and doctored for
ii but did not get any help until | took Lydia =.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound My back troubled
me good deal and these troubles lasted SO long
that I grew terribly poor and felt great deal
II did not dare consult another doctor was SO
afraid he would say had got to have an operation.
II can truly say that Lydia Z. Pinkhams Vege-
table Compound was god-send to me for after
cine cured me"-Mrs. NELLIE E. FRENCH.
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Had Awful Pains in Side.

cramping pains and / had awful pains in my left
side was very irregular. had tired feeling all
the time and did not sleep good at night. took
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and in
Branch, Ark.
If you want special advice write to Lydia f..
Pinkbam Medicine Co. (cOnfidential), Lynn,
Mass. Your letter will be opened, read and
woman and held in strict confidence.
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TO kBNT-hsons now occupied by
Christian Science church, suitable fer
of1se, dressnskin., or millinery es-
tablishMeat. Inquire Mrs. Edward
Nsrtsa, 31s Pleasant st. 2stf
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To Be Continued
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re RnNr-Stsres, offices, texe.
mems, sAssS, stables, individual
garage, individual storage lockers, fur
nished apartHsats and rsshs all cen
trally located. 0se. NJ. Hawks, 4S5
Main st. 72tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-03-27

To hMNT-Roem formerly occupied
by ehristiaa Science obuTsh, corner
Fa1rN and Scott SITS. Suitable fer light
manufacturing, club or sssiety roem
Apply at Gseper's Mackine Works.
23tf
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-15
TURKEY CREEK

Mr.. and Ms. H. Schmidt visite,
relatives and friends for a few DAYS
Mrs. S. Schwendener is visitinl
relatives at Lorraine, Kan.
The cantata and social at New
Basel was largely attended. The
Dayton band gave several selections.
Miss Lydia Denny left for Salem.
Ore, to visit her parents.
The Baptist picnic was held in the
Rubin Crane. Navarro lost to Elmo
in the ball game, 20 to 10.
Baptismal services at the Baptist
church were postponed on account
of heavy rains.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Rieckeman
at Fl. Beuning's Sunday.
Miss Emma Ausherman visited at
Viii Lauer's a few days.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-15
SOUTH DICKINSON

Mrs. c. B. Fullington and chill
dren returned Friday from Wakeeny
The Social club will meet witt
Mrs. Chas. Issitt this week.
There will be services at the N
z. church Sunday evening. Rev
Homer Engle will be in charge.
Miss Eva Kaufman enjoyed a
visit with her cousins, the Misses
Golden Of Lincoln. Kan, who we're
here the first Of the week.
H. g. Wingerd and son we're in
Kansas City last week to hear Billy
G B. Fullington and family at
tended commencement at Emporia
Mr.. Fullington was toast
master at the alumni banquet.
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DETROIT

Mrs. Munseil, Mrs. C. c. GuntheI
and little son will leave the first OF
next week for a visit in Hartford
conn, and northern New York.
Nathan Rugh has new car.
John Knox has bought two lots
on second street and will build a
residence on same.
Joha Hawk purchased the John
Dunlop property on Main street.
Mrs. L. C. Roush of Gentry. Ark
and daughter, Mrs. Nudge and two
children of salina were guests at
John Wagner's over Sunday.
Fred Dennison and family moved
to Abilene last week.
Children's Day was observed BY
the y. B, last Sunday.
Tilton Keefe arrived from chev-
enne Monday.
Mrs Frances Engstrom returned
TO her home in Brookville.
A little son came to Mr.. and Mrs
Roy Gay June 4th.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. C. TiIton start for
Manitou, Colo. about June 2Oth
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SUNNYsIDE

Misses Roberta and Norma Bake,
are home from Wichita.
A good program was rendered al
the church Sunday.
Born, Sunday, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Horace cormack, a daughter.
Geo. Poe and Pete DeMersseman
spent Saturday in salina.
Bert Smith of Wichita is a guest
at the Baker home.
Irene Sexton of Abilene, who has
been the guest of Edythe Fink re-
turned home Sunday.
The little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Leister is very i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rector went to Gyp-
sum Saturday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-15
BENJAMIN f. DOYLE DIES
AFTER A YEARS ILLNESS

benjamin Franklin Doyle, aget
10 years, died at the home. 92t
North Cedar street, Tuesday nigh
after a lingering illness Of severa
months, the disease being sclerosis
OF the liver. The funeral services
VIII be held from the residence
Thursday at 2:30 p. m. with the
Rev. E. R. Brown officiating and
the Masons in charge. Sons of Vet
Grams will act as pallbearers. Inter
ment will be in the Abilene ceme-
terry.
Mr.. Doyle was born near Bunker
Hill, ILL.,, March "a, 1910. He has
resided in Abilene several years.
coming here from the state of his
birth. He was retired farmed and |
veteran of the Civil war, a member
Of Abilene Post G. A. R., and a wife
and son, Edward. survive him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-06-15
NEWBERN

Rev L. Markley conducted til,
services at Newbern Sunday morn
ing.
The Newbern Sunday school has
organized a singing school. All in
and around the Newbern district
are invited to attend.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. H. Lenhert and
Mr.. and Mrs. p D. Shelter spent
Sunday in Abilene.
Mrs. ]. B. Caskey returned home
from her trip to Harrisburg to at
tend the Brethren in Christ confer
ence.
Miss Anna Shelter who has been
on the sick list for some time, is
improving slowly.
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HERE AND THERE

Hugh Tilton and family of Buck
eye ana Mr., and Mrs. E. E. Stone
spent sunday at B. 0. Stones.
Miliard Cook and Frank HolIar
nave returned from Kansas CITY
Mrs. B. F. Mize and daughter
Garnet and Helen Nyfeler of Solo
mon and Mrs. Mize of Fairview
visited at Hinkle's last week.
MISS lola Leffingwell is staying
with her sister, Mrs. w. Picking
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NEWS CORNER

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Howlan,
were shopping n town Wednesday
Jasper and Cora Cradle called or
Frank Dodges Tuesday.
MISS Elizabeth Hauptman and
MT. Bernard Martin were married
wednesday morning, June Z. at the
| Catholic church.
Anna and Fred Binder are stav-
ing at H. K. Cooley's a few DAYS.
Ruth Yonally and Thelma DODGE
attended a surprise party at Joe
Clemence's Wednesday evening.
Mrs. R. NJ. Bricker, Mrs. ]. D.
Sleichter and Mrs. Joe Pryor at
tended the Hauptman- Martin we'd
ding.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. H. johnson and
son Eugene were visiting their niece
Mrs. R. NJ. Bricker, Friday.
Mrs. Lyria Cradle and family are
the possessors of a new car.
Mrs. Ella Johnson took ouita
SICK in town Saturday and a doctor
lad to be called. She is no better at
his writing. .
Mrs. w. H. Barber went to abb ]
enc Sunday to stay a few DAYS with
er daughter Mrs. Daisy Miller.
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COUNTY CORRESPONDENTS
PARADISE

Grandma Barber returned HON,
after spending a pleasant week a,
her daughters, Mrs. VIM. Miller
in Abilene.
Elmer and Homer Monroe and
Frank Hancock furnished the music
for dance near Solomon Friday.
Mrs. Floyd Cunningham went to
salina Saturday for a visit with
relatives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. L. Cooley of
gypsum spent Thursday night at
the F. e. Dehaven home.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. c. Cradle mo-
tored out and spent Sunday with
MS mother, Mrs. L. Cradle.
Mrs. Elliott Rossiter is visiting
friends and relatives in Abilene. I
Mrs. ]. T. Woolyerton and chill.
dren have returned home after a
pleasant trip to Oak Hill.
Mr. and Mrs. c. H. Rowland. Mr.
and Mrs. NJ N. Rowland and Mr.
and Mrs. ]. T. Holden called at
the Emory Rowland home in Abb.
lene Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Cole of Tai
mage motored down to the Luther
Freeman home last week.
F. E. Cunningham of Topeka has :
aiken a position for the summer
With G. H. Rowland.
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TALMAGE

Mrs. W. D. Fulton went to Oak
ley to visit Mr.. and Mrs. t. J. Full
ton.
Miss Mildred Ramsey is home
from Washburn college.
Miss Lucille McVicker is home
from D. G. H. S. She is one of the
youngest pupils of the school.
Miss Reba Jordan came up from
Abilene to visit her aunt, Mrs. F
{. Johnson, and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Barter and family
visited in Abilene Sunday.
Rev. William Mast is here visit
ing relatives.
Childrens day service will be
given in the church Sunday morn
ing.
Miss Mildred Ramsey and Miss
Freda Marsh of Abilene will give a
recital in the hall June II. The
proceeds will go to the church.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. K. Holzworth
were in Abilene Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Briney and
family were guests of A. D. steele's
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Watt and
.amlly were Abilene visitors satur-
lay.
Mrs A. Faron entertained a
lumber OF her friends at an elegant c
Inner Friday The guests were G
lrs. BATHURST, Mrs. Johnson. Mrs. il
iolzworth, Mrs. Nickels Mrs Car B
line Mrs. Schaich. The guests de- il
arted about four o'clock having
2ent very pleasant day.
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PEARL

Christ Diehl purchased a car
Herbert Book and Stanley Hat.
held have been helping Thos. E.
Taylor put up hay the past week.
Will Ballantyne and wife return
ed from Colorado Friday.
Mrs. Harvey Olson of Navarro
visited at the Tom Ballantyne home
Saturday afternoon.
J. M. Day of Junction City was
in town Thursday.
A large number attended the
chiidren's day exercises given at
the Pearl auditorium Sunday morn
ing.
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HAYES

Miss Helen Baker has been visit
ing relatives at Abilene and Talmage
Richard and Paul Baker, L. G
Long, A. H. Long and e. H. samp.
son attended the cattlemen's asso.
citation at Manhattan Friday.
The contest for new members of
the Smoky Hill grange closed and
the losing side gave a banquet for
all members.
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HOPE

| W. Rowe, who has been seriousl
III IS improving at present.
VIII Lay and wife were Herring
ton visitors Sunday.
Marie Taylor and Gladys Gun
bingham spent Saturday and sun
day with home folks and ATTENDING
the chautauqua.
The many friends of Mrs. Fl. q.
Bearns, who has been in the hospital
at Salina, hope she may soon re-
turn home much improved.
Geo. Borman continues to i'm
prove in health.
Miss Minnie Smith and Miss Mary
Woolverton of Abilene we're calling
on friends Monday.
Miss Orlena Leudeman left for
salna to attend normal
Mrs. John Heindenreich is visit
Ing her children in Kansas City.
Rev. Ryerson Of Herington was in
own on business Wednesday.
William Margason, who was sick
few days last week. is much i'm
'roved in health.
Roy Maybe returned from Con-
ordia Saturday.
The chautauqua has been a great
lccess In spite of the bad weather.
contract has been signed for a
lautauqua here next year.