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The Holly chieftain., 1917-11-16
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NVssSO 4OS S0OtSSSaou
Department Of the interior, U. D.
Land Office at Lamar. Colorado
October 10. 1917
Notice is hereby given that Seymer
II. Rector, Of Cheney Center, Colo.
who. on October 80. 1914. made Home
stead entry, No. 0l52o2. for Lots HIP
SANWA of section s, Lots 910Sh
NEA OF, section Township Is south
Range AZ west. 9Th P. NJ, has filed
notice of intention to make three
year proof, to establish claim to the
land above described. before the
y. s. Land office, at Lamar, Colo,
on the 18th day Of December 1917.
Claimant names o. witnesses:
Leonard Tenick, w. b. Haggerty,
George w. Moore, Arthur Well, all
of Cheney Center, Colorado.
A. I. Beavers, Register.
October 10 November %.
The Holly chieftain., 1917-11-16
Notice for Publication
Department of the Interior, U. s
Land office at Lamar. Colorado.

department OF the Interior, Y. b.
Land Office at Lamar, Colorado.
October 6. 1917
Notice is hereby given that
Martha p. Thomas widow of Ran
dolph F. of Holly Colorado, who, on
April 2l, 1914, made Homestead en-
try, No. 0l4299, for the 81 of section
20, TownA !p 2l south, Range Al
west, 9Th p NJ, has filed notice Of
intention to make three year proof.
to establish claim to the land above
described, before the U. 8. Land
Office, at Lamar, Colorado, on the
22nd day Of November 1917.
Claimant names as witnesses:
E. Grippen, Phillip Rheinert w. r.
Bennett, James Bunton, al Of Holly
Colorado.
A. L. Beavers, Register.
October November Is.
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Noties for Publication

lI6phTtIueIlI Ol tuc 1utcElOI, u. -.
Land office at Lamar, Colorado,
October 6, 1917
Notice is hereby given that James
,Bunton, for the heirs Of Eliza A. of
Holly, Colorado who, on. January
6. 1915 made. Homestead entry, No.
014614, for the Ma of section % Town
ship q south, Range Al west, 9Th
P. NJ, has filed notice of intention
to make three year proof. to estab-
lish claim to the land above des.
cribed, before the U. s. Land office,
at Lamar, Colorado, on the 22nd
day Of November 1917.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Dick Bennett, Frank G. Kairns
Mayme Bunton. NJ. L. Long all of
Holly Colorado.
A. L. Beavers, Register.
The Holly chieftain., 1917-11-16
Notice for Publication
Department of the Interior, U. s.
Land office at Lamar, Colorado.


October 6. 1917,
Notice is hereby given that David
G. Micky, of Holly Colorado, who on
June 10, 1914, made Homestead en-
try, No. 0l44S2. for the Lots l1-12-l4
and ID and the SWA of section s
Township 26 south, Range Al west
9Th P. M, has filed notice Of inten-
tion' to make three year proof, to
establish claim to the land above
described, before the U. S. Land
office, at Lamar. Colorado, on the
23rd day of November 1917.
Claimant names a. witnesses:
Cecil Hart, Charles Lewis W. II.
Houlton, all Of Holly, Frank Lane
OF Cheney Center, Colorado.
A, L. Beavers, Register.
The Holly chieftain., 1917-11-16
Netaes les publleation

0otSoo t01 00DsetAon
Department Of the Interior, U. S.
Land once at LANAI. Colorado.
Oetobse d 1917
Notice is hereby given that Artie
NJ. Legg. of Holly. Colorado, who, on
September n. 1914 made Homestead
entry, No. 0l496l. for the SWA of
section %, and SEW Of section 50
Township "a south. Range AZ west
9th p. NJ. has filed notice of inten-
tiOn to make three year proof. to
establish claim to. the land above
described. before U. g. Land Office,
at Lamar Colorado, ON the 7th day
Of December 1917.
Claimant names - witnesses:
w. T. Wigger. Willis Thompson.
Charles Buker. John D. Stewart, all
of Holly, Colorado.
A. L. Beavers. Register.
October 49, November 23
The Holly chieftain., 1917-11-16

7. E. Law who has been employed
at the Tire Hospital in this city in
forms us that he expects to install
a new tire shop.
The Holly chieftain., 1917-11-16

Men and boys fall and winter caps
ut from 25e up to g., at the Bar
gain Stere.
The Holly chieftain., 1917-11-16

Strayed- cow. and calf. brand
threequarter box heart OH right
side other brand, ~" on Left hip.
One coming two year old heifer.
same brand. coming year old
heifer, brand ''6-6' right side, ear
mark. right ear split. He'd steers.
coming 2-year old, brand, ~ bar
lazy Z" other brand, Il. G. L. on
right hip, small swallow fork right
ear, left ear croped. Any inforInar
ton regarding any Of the above
will be paid for. Notify VIM How
land, Hopkins Brothers or A. H.
Gopkins, Holly.
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LsoAL xo1IcIs

I. $50.
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, Subscribe for the cnisftainse,
The Holly chieftain., 1917-11-16
LOANS. Ican loan you $500 on
. Improved half-section; will las0
take care OF your irrigated loana
G.. A PINKHAM. Il

Farms for Sale-40, 60 and 80 acre
farms under the Amity Canal. with
old water assessments, on easy terms
Address Box 25O, Holly Colorado.
The Holly chieftain., 1917-11-16

Well casing below cost priced 1t b
GOOdman's
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......sess.l
The Holly chieftain., 1917-11-16

Sixty acres almost al in alfalfa, no b
little sixty acre farms you ever saw goo
understood for long time to not be 70
1t for 500 per acre II taken soon.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1917-04-06

the Laughing Mask like Sinking jungle
cats hunting In pairs.
The next moment those creeping
figures had avalanched themselves up.
on him. knocking his weapon from his
hand and bearing him heavily to the
ground under their combined weight.
Fighting with a courage born OF des-
peration. the Laughing Mask with one
supreme effort shook OF the clutches
OF his unwieldy opponents and sprang
to his feet, the strip Of white paper
still gripped in his left hand.
One-Lamp Louie. seeing his oppor-
tunity. leveled the revolver and fred
at close range. A singing pain in his
left hand forced him to involuntarily
relinquish his hold on the crumpled
bit of paper, and pun Of wind sent
II kiting high above his head
The astonished girl. sitting as mo-
tionless as an equestrian statue, had
barely time to gather her scattered
wits, when that disputed scrap of
parchment came gently floating down
the breeze. She knew that paper must
have some great intrinsic value or the
Laughing Mask would not have jeop-
ardized his life for its possession.
Wheeling her nder-mouthed horse
In his tracks. she struck him q sharp
blow with her riding crop. Smart
ing under this unusual indignity, he
launched out like black thunderbolt
toward the startled gangsters block
ing his path. Margery swung low like
an Indian and scooped up the paper.
AS Margery swept past the last OF
her enemies she saw the black limou-
sine backing out from the shrubbery
just ahead of her, and by a herculean
effort succeeded In pulling up barely
in time to avoid collision with that
mysterious vehicle. Just then the
Laughing Mask, with his left hand
hastily bandaged, burst out Of the
bushes and ran swiftly toward tho
waiting motor car. He stopped In sud
den wonderment as he saw the serene
eyed girl who smilingly extended a
frayed and soiled strip OF white paper
II don't know whether this is your
property" she said lightly as he came
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1917-04-06
SIXTEENTH EPISODE
The Unmasking of Davy.

In that gloomy sanctuary of evil
doors known as the Owls Nest, Jules
Legar, bent over the half sheet OF pa
per on which the pen in his lean fin
gers was inscribing certain cryptic
characters. Then he quickly folded the
strip of parchment, placed it in an en-
velope, and securely gummed down
the flap with the aid of the iron hook
which took the place OF his missing
left hand
Crossing the dank tagging Of the
subterranean chamber, he stood be-
fore a rat-faced individual, who
squinted slavishly up at him with one
good eye. Although fortified by liber-
al portions of the Owls Illicit brew. it
was evident that One-Lamp Louie
S'ourished an unwholesome dread OF
1at scar-marked tyrant, who brooked
NO infraction of his malign authority.
"Cut out that booze and listen to
me-" commanded Legar in curt tones;
you know the place where those bulls
from headquarters gave us such a
lively run that had to cache that Van
Horn swag. Get out there as quick as
you can and turn this envelope over
to Dutch Frank, who will be waiting
with Tony Rsfello along the road near
the lake. They will know what to do,
and remember-no bungling on this
job"
AS the one-eyed gangster placed the
envelope carefully in his pocket and
Sunk oct of tI,t harborage of human
derelicts, il would have BODIED i'll for
his peace Of ntJlG could he have seen
at that moment into the dark cubby-
hole where that nocturnal old bag,
the Owl, neste1 during the daylight
hours. In that unsavory retreat stood
a motionless figure, with one ear
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1917-04-06

toward her, but i didn't want you
to lose 1t after that terrible fight"
He was suddenly interrupted by the
sound of loud and raucous shouts and
the jerky whirring of the taxicab en-
CINE.
These men are In an ugly mood
and will stop at nothing My man and
| can hold them off until you get
start When you get home give that
paper to your fathers secretary. 1t
concerns him deeply. Go at once and
ride as hard as you know how"
From the depths of comfortable
wicker chair in the spacious living
room. Margery narrated the exciting
events OF the last hour to little cir
Gle OF breathless auditors. including
the somewhat abashed Captain Brack
EFT OF headquarters.
And when she exhibited that tat
tered slip of paper which she had
been instructed to deliver to the
young secretary, David Manley. the
red.faced captain could restrain him
self no longer.
Il amt sayin this Laughing Mask
amt brave enough when II comes to
a showdown" he said In unctuous
tones, but that don't let him off those
crimes he's charged with. I've been
followin' up clue that leads right
into this house, Mr.. Golden, and II
you amt got any objections I'd like
to have talk with that secretary Of
yours"
At that moment the unsuspecting
object of this thinly yelled insinuation
airily entered the room. Margery ut
tered gasp OF surprise as she saw his
left hand bound In a blood-stained
handkerchief.
That left hand OF yours looks kind
OF mussed up" said the police captain.
perhaps you wouldn't mind tellin' us
how It got hurt"
For the first time since Margery
had known the frank and boyishly
engaging David Manley he appeared
constrained and somewhat evasive.
"Wh-I-- was fooling around In the
gunroom and-and my automatic &C.
cidentally went OF" he replied hating.
ly, and then added quickly as though
struck by an inspiration. Il was clean.
ing II, you know"
Into the dull face OF the captain
flashed look OF satisfied triumph. lie
took from his pocket pair of heavy,
jangling handouts.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1917-04-06
SYNOPSIS.

on Windward Island Palidori intrigues
Mrs. Golden into an appearance or evli
which causes Golden 20 capture and tor
ture the Italian by branding his face ana
crushing his hand. Palidori floods the is
land ami kidnaps Golden's little daughter
Margery. Twelve years later in New YORK
a Masked One rescues Margery from. Lee
gar and takes her TO her fathers home
Legar sends Golden "A demand FOR the
chart. The coveted chart Is lost In a
henchmen. but is recovered by the Laugh
ing Mask Count Da Espares figures In a
dubious attempt to entrap Legar ana
claims TO have killed him. Goldens house
is dynamited during a masked ball. Lee
gar escapes but Da Espares is crushed In
the ruins. Margery rescues the Laughing
Mask from the police. Manley finds Mar
{ gerry not Indifferent TO his love. He saves
her from Maukis poisoned arrows. Man
ley plans mock funeral which rails 10
accomplish the desired purpose. the cap
ture of the Iron Claw and his gang. Mar
gerry Is saved from death at the hands or
the Iron Claw by the Laughing Mask. An
attempt by the Iron Claw TO blow up the
O'Mara cottage is frustrated In the nick
of time. The Laughing Mask discloses
his identity to Margery. Margery over
hears the policies plan TO take the Laugh
ing Mask prisoner and hastens to warn
him. They escape both the police and
the Iron Claw. Later the Laughing Mask
is almost taken while with Margery at
her home. He eludes capture; Margerys
father tells her that the Mask has met
death. mysterious woman frightens
Legar's henchman into a promise of con-
fession to clear the Laughing Mask. She
meets Margery and discloses herself to
that young lady as David Manley. Lee
gar and his gang get possession or some
loot and escape. taking Margery with
them. The Laughing Mask adds TO his
righteousness by once more saving her
from death.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1917-04-06


liked the design. I'll trouble you for
1t now. captain. for l don't want to
break the set
He quickly crossed to that silently
raging guardian of the peace and ex.
tracted the yellow bit of metal from
his unwilling fingers. Then with lev
eled weapon he backed slowly to the
open window. and. leaping out with
an agile spring. vanished from the
sight Of that little assemblage. Over
come with the very audacity of this
daring stroke, they stood for a mo-
ment staring at the open window, then
came hurried stampede out Of the
house to cut OF the retreat OF the
masked fugitive.
Davy, remaining behind, for the OBJ
vious reason that he was still securely
handcuffed, found fixed upon him the
somewhat scornful glance of Margery
Golden.
Why have you led me to think you
were the brave Laughing Mask all
this timer" she demanded, with q ris.
ing infection of anger.
IF you must know, Margery," he
replied. cropping for his words. 1T was
because / love you and | thought you
were learning to love him for his
bravery In your defense"
You we're quite right In thinking
So" answered the blazing eyed girl;
Il do love him and | could never love
anvone who could simon In auch d.
ception as you have"
They were interrupted In the midst
of this painful discussion by the re-
turn of the crestfauen police captain
and Davy's much-relieved employer.
I'VE couldn't find the slightest trace
of that impudent masquerader," said
the aged banker In response to his
secretary's questioning look, but I
don't care so much now that you are
absolved from this ridiculous charge"
Then, turning to Captain Bracket, he
added with pardonable sarcasm, isn't
IL about time you released this des-
perate criminalT
AS Davy stood rubbing his aching
wrists, from which the half-heartedly
apologize officer had just removed the
constraining handouts, his eye fell on
that strip of paper Margery had re.
trieved at such great hazard and which
now lay on the table forgotten In the
excitement OF the moment.
mo wonder they put up such a
nght for this paper" he cried excited
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1917-04-06

That blum don't work" he replied
Mask was wounded In the left hand
not half an hour ago" Then he
solemnly enunciated. David Man
ley. you are under arrestl"
With these words he dexterously
slipped the handouts over the secre
tary's wrists.
But this Is preposterous. Captain
Bracket" declared Enoch Golden
somewhat heatedly. ~ would as soon
think of accusing my own daughter
of being the Laughing Mask as this
boy. who has stood by me through all
my troubles"
I'm sorry, Mr.. Golden. but the law
must take its course" answered the.
smug-faced police officer. II didn't
make any move until ! was sure OF
what | was dom. though I've had my
suspicious ever since found this here
piece OF joolry on your library floor
the time the Laughing Mask gave us
the slip"
Fishing I'm deep sidepocket, he
irew out gold cuff link with the let
tcrs d. NJ monogrammed on it's oval
face.
You'll have to do lot of explainin'
before you get through" he Numbered
at Davy in a third-degree voice. land
since you say you amt the Laughing
Mask, you might as we'll commence by
tellin' us how he happened to drop this
sleeve button with your initials on It"
II guess you'll have to do your duty.
captain" came his low-toned deply.
Il have no explanation to offer you"
Suddenly from behind a lace hang
ing stepped a familiar figure holding
a black automatic In his hand His
features were hidden by a yellow
mask, the mouth slit curving into an
enigmatic smile.
The Laughing Mask!" involunta-
rily burst from the astounded group
Entirely at your service" came the
hooking rejoinder. Then he cried
tersely. Throw up your hands. all of
you. The cuff link which this highly
intelligent officer considers SO very i'm
portant was borrowed by me because
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1917-04-06

pressed so closely to the cracked door
panel that every word spoken In the
outer room was plainly audible.
This daring eavesdropper wore a
yellow mask, with the mouth slit curv-
ing upward in fixed. hooking smile.
He now seemed animated by a strong
desire to accompany One-Lsmp Louie
as that worthy departed on his strange
errand. Swiftly mounting shaky lad
der on one side OF the room, the
masked interloper CROPPED his way up
ward through a narrow bulkhead door.
opening onto gloomy alleyway.
Racing down this alley, he reached
the street where a black, low-slung
Limousine stood drawn up at the curb.
On the next block a thick. bodied man
was hailing passing taxi.
Follow that taxicab," he cried out
to the chauffeur; don't let 1t get out
OF sight for a minute"
The Washington herald., 1917-01-20
Penny Wise Legislation.

Perhaps no more momcntous prob
lem confronts Congress at present
than devising the ways and means Of
meeting the $3oo, ,ooo, 900 deficit in the
Treasury that threatens at the end
of the fiscal year. 1t is interesting
and perhaps commendable to observe
the manner in which each individual
member OF Congress rises in righte-
Gus indignation when some particu-
lar industry in some particular sec
ton of his home district is suggested
as a medium upon which to apply
the additional taxation needed. With
eloquence and vigor they expound the
injustice and discrimination it is pro-
posed to practice and by voice and
vote exert every influence to defeat
the particular offensive schedule.
In the same direction, it is inter
esting, but hardly commendable, to
find many of the same members of
Congress collectively agreed that
100000 government employees shall
pay at least $4,000, 900 of the addi-
tional revenues that must be found.
That in substance is exactly what
these Representatives and Senators
elect when they state that the gov
ernment employees working on a wage
schedule fixed years ago are under
paid, but that the condition of the
Federal Treasury at this time is not
such as to permit the 5 and 10 per
cent graded increases. "Of course
we recognize the justice of your claim
for more money, but we cannot give
it to you at this time because the
Treasury will not permit it," is what
the argument crystallizes into. In
other words the government en-
ployes must give up the $4,000, 900
which the increases aggregate to help
meet the $500, 900 deficit.
If there is any equity in such A
course it is difficult to observe. II
is all the more difficult when the
fact is considered that wages paid
today, and what they can be actually
exchanged for in commercial mar
kets compared to the same salaries
at the time they were fixed and what
they actually bought, work out to
prove that the average Federal en-
ploye has been reduced in salary.
Congress may decide that the en-
Ployes are not entitled to the 5 and
10 per cent graded increases, but if
such action is taken it is to be hoped
1t will be based upon some sounder
argument than the condition of the
Treasury.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-20
ARMY ORDERS.

Maj John A. CLARK Msiic,l Corp> sssened u
station at Fort Porter n. Y.
Capt sarderford JArmAn, Onsst Arulis1J Corp@
detscheI officers list, professor ot military saencs
cultural and Mechanical Collesa Baton RDase' Ia,
appointed an acting quArtsrrnsster while On prrsni
dutics.
Capt Charles r. DAILY. military srekseper
Quart-rnsaer CorTs. now on t-mpnr.1 duty Al
Albany, n Y will repar 70 this city for con
llliston official business with 0uartSmAsS'
General Of the army.
Capt Troup Miller cavalry. detached o'hosr
list, relieved from duty at O"umoa Aiutsr'
Academy Columbia, Tenn. and detailed A. PRO
fessor Of military science and tAeaos al 1T1niV
College, Hartford. Conn.
Resignation Of Cap; Frank j. Mccoy. Twelfth
Infantry New York National Guard. anepted
ResirnAtiou Of First Lieut. Edwin S. Huffman
Fourth Infantry. Missouri National Guard accepted
Csp Henry r. Richmond cavalry, drtAched o.
Acers' list relieved from duty at Mounted serTtos
School Fort Riley, KAns.. and plsced on duty
with Thirseuth Cavalry
Mai. AnIs W. Williams, Medical Cucp~, and
First Lieut. Jsmes W. Hart. Medical Reserve Oorps
will report TO Fort Myer. Va. FOR duty.
Resignation Of First Lieut.. Arthur J. Ooyie
First Infantry. New Hampshire National Guard. &C
oepted
Resignation Of seoond Lieut.. Hans Frednckson-
Second Infantry Iowa National Guard. accerted.
Rssignation Of CAPT Albert L. Coz. Third In
fantry North Carolina National Guard. acoeped-
Leave of absence for one mouth granted Capt
Leslie \ l. Chapman Sixth Csvslry.
Resignation II First Lieut.. Orrille +. Ror->
IT, Medical Reserve Corps. Accsptsd.
Resignation o< Second lieut.. Ira l.. Storm Scc'
ond Infantry Iowa National Guard, acospeed
Resignation Of Frst Lieut.. EwoOd N. Hemins
way. First Squadron Of Csvalry, Iowa National
Guard accepted.
Resignation II First Lieut.. Fred c. Mallory
Dental Corps. Nebraska National Guard, accepted.
Leave Of absence granted Col. Wilmot "a Ellis
Coast Artillery Corps extended one month.
First Lieut.. James A. LAuhach. infantry, de
tached officers list. will proceed to Walter Rcd
Leave Of absepce for ten days granted Mai John
W. Craig. cavalry. detached officers list.
Capt. Henry II. Arnold. junior military aviator
Signal CurTs. announced duty that requirrs
him to participate regularly and frequently IN
aerial flights from October IS 1916.
Col. IIucien G. Berry. Field ARTILLERY, detached
officers list, placed on duty with Fourth Field
ARTILLERY.
Resignation Of First Lieut.. Guy Y. williams,
accepted
Leave Of absence heretofore granted Cspt- Charles
G. Souder. Medical Cora Ohio National Guard.
extended month.
Resignation Of First Lieut Haywood 4. Fsisou,
Corps of Engineers, North Carolina National Guard.
accepted.
Leave of absence for one month granted Capt. L.
Worthinstou Moselsy. infantry. detached officers
hst
Alexander NJ Miller, cavalry detached officers list
Leave OF absence granted First Lieut William f.
Dorman. cavalry. detached officers hst. extended
two months
Lave Of absence for one month granted Capt.
johnson +. Hammond. Medical Corps
The Washington herald., 1917-01-20
MIKES FOOLISH QUESTION.

The talk topic at a recent social session
turned to the propensity that some people
nave for asking foolish questions when
this happy little incident was recalled by
Harry Fox. the well-known actor.
One Sunday morning last summer the
weather was so exceeding hot in Pats
happy home that he took himself out to
the back porch for his Sabbath shave.
While Pat was performing the operation
Of amputating his bristles his next-door
neighbor. Mike. sauntered out on the back
porch adjoining.
"Shure. Pat" pleasantly remarked Mike,
leaning on the partition railing, how
side this mornin'?''
"Begorra. Moike, an how can OF help
it?" responded Pat, his eyes merrily
twinkling through a mass of lather. DO
yez think for wan minute thot Dim fur
lined?"-Philadelphia Evening Telegraph.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-20
PEACE VS.. INVESTIGATION

Are we centering public vision
On what we call a ''leak?'
Are we looking at the hole,
Not the doushnut. SO to speak?
Wall Street actors are in question
Every day. yea, every hour;
None need enter there in blindness
In their search for wealth and power
We are putting in the spotlight
Those who choose the villains part;
We are losing sight Of Wilson
Playing well the heavy part.
There's hero in the White House,
Just as sure as God is God.
Can't we form a cast about him
That will make his part less hard1
Have we lost the wondrous purport
OF the message that he sent?
Is our soul wrapped up in garbage.
When on peace we might be bent?
Have heart for noble effort,
Play your part just half SO well,
And before you're one year older
Peace on earth his act may spell
J. f. TILLER.