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Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-06-23
DON'T WORRY ABOUT PIMPLES
Because cutieura Quickly Removes
Them-Trial Free.

On rising and retiring gently smear
the face With Cuticura Ointment. Wash
off the Ointment in FIVE minutes with
Cuucura Soap and hot water. using
plenty Of Soap. Keep your skin clear
by making Cuticura your everyday
toilet preparations.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard. Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-06-23

20 try Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound as she had taken it with good
results. l did so, my weakness dis
appeared, l gained in strength, moved
into our new home, did all kinds OF
garden work, shoveled dirt, did build
ing and cement work, and raised hum
dreds of chickens and ducks. cam
not say enough in praise of Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and
if these facts are useful you may pub
lish them for the benefit of other
women. Mrs. M. @. JOHNSTON, Route
D, Box 1870, Richmond, Ind.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-06-23

Now L. the Time to Get Rid of These
Ugly spOta.
There's longer the slightest need of
feeling ashamed of your treckles as the
prescription othine - double strength 10
guaranteed to remove these homeiy spots
Simply get ounce OF othine-double
strength-from your druggist and apply a
little eff It night and morning and you
should soon see that even the worst freckles
have begun to disappear. while the lighter
ones have vanished entirely. It is seldom
that more than one ounce ts needed to COM
pletely clear the skin and gain a beautiful
clear complexion.
BE sure TO Rak for the double strength
othine. as this 10 sold under guarantee of
money back II IL fails to remove frecklea--
Adv
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-06-23
DIAMOND
NOTES

This country went into the war adj
mirably prepared for baseball.
Ii Hung Schang is the most i'm
proved veteran player on the Athletic
team.
Several Of the Brooklyn players are
to get bonuses if they hit up to GER
tain marks.
Those "hean BAH" pitchers would be
handy with the hand grenades in the
front trenches.
Barry Mccormick one of the Ameri-
can leagues new umpires, appears to
be capable official
Ed LATTE, the former Buffalo Fed
pitcher, is now a full-hedged dentist,
and is practicing his profession.
Portland is drawing big crows to its
home games, and maybe Hugh Duffy
'''7'''9 ''' i'''u ,'".h "l MS JOB
me tarulhaIs are getting the money
III 81 LOUIS. Miller Huggins seems TO
have a good bah club after all.
cincinnati politicians are grooming
Garry HERMANN chairman of the ma
tional commission. for mayor Of Red
Manager McGraw is trying 70 con
vert George Kelly. the nephew Of Bin
Lanee, from an outfelder into
Eewark's great strength 90 far has
been in its pitching for which without
a doubt. wise old Tom Needbam is re-
Fred Mitchell. who is getting fair re-
sulte win The disiointed C,bs has
devaloped n fine aIl-around rl9ver in
Larry Chapneue vould save money
IL he rurcbaeed q mileage hook lie
makes So many trims between fine nil
nors and the ma iors.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-06-23
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
SPLENDID PLAYER IN MINORS
5eals Becker Led American Associa-
ton n Batting Last Year-Would
Help Any Team.

There is marvellous player still in
the minors who has no business there.
He is Beals Becker. who led the Amer
lean Association in batting last season
and is out to repeat this year. Becker
would strengthen any number of ma
jOr league teams, Yet nobody seems to
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-06-23

from my age that
when going up
stairs | had TO go
very slowly with
my hands on the
steps, then sit down
at the top to rest
The doctor said he
thought L should
have an operation,
and my friends
thought l would not
live to move into
eur new house. My
(lauphtar asked ma
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-06-23

81 know man who is very sue
cessfnl in business, and yet an bis
customers know his talk about his
goods is chiefly hot air
How does he manage 10 fool them.
thenY"
He doesn't, He deals ia furnaces"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-06-23
With the Fingers!
Says CornS Lift Out
Without Any Pain

Sore Corns, hard corns, soft corns or
any kind Of corn can shortly be
lifted right out with the fingers Il you
Will apply on the corn n few drops Of
freezone, says q Cincinnati authority.
At little cost one can get a small bot
tie Of freezone at any drug store, which
will positively rid ones feet Of every
corn or calus without pain or sore
ness or the danger Of infection. "a
This new drug is an ether compound.
and dries the moment it is applied and
does not inflame or even irrltate the
surrounding skin. Just think You
can lift off your corns and calluses
now without Il hit Of pain or soreness
If your druggist hasn't freezone he can
easily get small bottle for you from
his wholesale drug house.-ady.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-06-23
Cynical Descendant.

Remember it was one of your fore
'athers who pledged his sacred honor
for his country"
Yes, and how much did he raise
on it,"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-06-23

Send Ten cents TO Dr. Kilmer ( Co.
Blnghamton, n. Y, for sample SIZE bot
tie. 1t viii convince anyone You will
also receive a booklet Of valuable infor-
nation, telling about the kidneys and blad-
der. When writing be sure and mention
this paper. Regular fiftycent and one
dollar SIZE bottles for sale at all drug
Ktores.-Adv.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-06-23
Heard At the Club.

That's Fred Darling just come in.
You know his wife made him"
"You mean that fellow with a waxed
mustache and manicured nails?"
YES"
We'll, ] know women did fancy
work. but l never knew they did any
thing as fancy as that"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-06-23

q AAiNs " AAAA a
about a year says
w. II. Dent, 12l3
Reynolds Sire E I,
Brunswick. Ga. My
back got SO ! was at
times unable to sleep,
even in a chair. OF
ten the pain bent me
double. l would be
Frustrated and some
one would have to
move me. Uric acid
got into my blood
and ! began to break
out. This got so bad
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-06-23

want him. They pay large sums every
year experimenting with incoupetenJs
while this seasoned dependable star
Is permitted to stay In the bushes
Snoring Life.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-06-23

went to a hospital for treatment.
1.s,ed there three months, but got but
IKE better. Dropsy set in and l bloat-
i until nearly half again my size. My
knees were so swollen the flesh burst IN
sirIns. | lay there painting, and Just
Cont able to catch my breath. | had
Ave- doctors; each one said it We i'm
nossible for me to live.
~ hadn't taken Doan's Kidney Pills
long before | began to feel better. |
kent on and was soon able to get up.
The swelling gradually went away and
when / had used eleven boxes I was
completely cured. have never had
hit Of trouble since. owe my life and
nv health to Doan's Kidney Pills"
Cst0oan's at Amy Store. soc Box
DOAN' . X p !, p y .x
FosTER.MILBURN CO.. BUFFALO. N. Y.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-06-23
WITH HAMLET OMITTED

Did YOU ever, in the days
when the world was young, see
Booth as he stalked through
"Hamlet's" lines? Ever sit en-
thralled in pit or gallery while
the great master spoke his roll
ing words and acted his immor-
tai role? And then, perchance,
did YOU go to see some wouId-be
renderer of Shakespeare struggle
with Hamlet" even though he
might do the best he could?
Then You know what it is to
see the Pittsburg club without
Hans Wagner in the show.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-06-23
twenty-five Years
Experience With This
Kidney Medicine

It is quarter Of century since in
PRODUCED DR. Kilmer's swamp Root to
my trade and they all speak very favor
ably regarding 1t, and some friends said
1t is the best medicine they have ever
used. The sale we have enjoyed on the
preparation and the splendid reputation
that it feels is positive proof that 1t is
one Of the most mertorous remedies on
the market. Very truly yours,
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-06-23
CLIMBED STAIRS
ON HER HANDS
Too til to Walk Upright. Operation
Advised. Saved by Lydia {.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.

This woman now raises chickens and
does manual labor. Read her story:
Richmond, Ind For two years
was SO sick and weak with troubles
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-06-23

Love Is one of the few things that
are never displayed on the bargain
counter.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-06-23
"Doans Saved MYLife
81 Had Given Up Hope" Says Mr..
Dent. But DOan's Kidney Pills
Cured Ne Permanently"

eAfy kidney trouble began with back
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-06-23

twenty-five no-bit games have been
played in the American league siHee
1900 according 10 nue historian. and
q this number only i've are credited 70
left handlers
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-06-23
Prove What Swsmp-Root VIII Do For You

F. z. BRITTON, Druggist
Nov. 2Sth. 1916 Jonesboro, Tenn.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-06-23

Hal Chase is playing the same fine
brand Of bail that he once showed 10
the American league and displayed for
the Cincinnati Reds last season.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-04

of her safe arrival has been received
with qualification by her many friends
here.
Berlin Briefs.
Richard Boomhauer of Kensington
ness Of his sister. Mrs. Arthur Walker
of South Pasadena, Calf.
Post Office officials warn people with
friends Or relatives in France that I'M
less all parcels for Christmas delivery
are shipped at once they will not be
delivered until long after the holidays.
The sale of Red Cross stamps in
Berlin and Kensington continues to be
brisk, the school children cooperating
to q considerable extent. The stamps
are also on sale at the various stores.
B. H. Gaines the East Berlin veter-
an grocer has established a new sched-
ule for doing business and hereafter
will do nothing but a cash business,
having decided to carry no more book
accounts AS an incentive to induce
his patrons to pay when they buy, he
Is giving a 10 per cent discount for
cash, There now seems to be keen
rivalry between Gaines store and
Cowles' new grocery
The road between Berlin and Ken
sington, now sometimes jocularly re-
ferred to as Selectman Alling's polit-
ical turnpike, is in even worse condi-
ton than usual. Previous rains washed
deep ruts in the road and the more
recent cold weather has frozen the
mud, making the highway resemble
the shell-cratered sections of mo
Mans Land"
The civil case of Joseph Schulmack
against the Suzio Construction COM
pany has been continued until Deem
her II,
New Britain herald., 1917-12-04
KIDNEY SUFFERERS HAVE
FEELING OF SECURITY

You naturally feel secure when you
know that the medicine you are about
to take is absolutely pure and con-
tains no harmful or habit producing
drugs.
Such a medicine is Dr. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root, kidney, liver and blad-
der remedy.
The same standard of purity,
strength and excellence is maintained
in every bottle of swamp-Root.,
swamp-Root Us scientifically COM
pounded from Vegetable herbs.
It is not a stimulant and is taken
in teaspoonful doses.
1t is not recommended for every
thing.
According to verified testimony it is
natures great helper in relieving and
overcoming kidney, liver and bladder
troubles.
A sworn statement of purity is with
every bottle Of DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root.
If you need medicine, you should
have the best.
If you are already convinced that
Swamp-Root Is what You need, you
will find it on sale at all drug stores
in bottles of two sizes, medium and
large.
However, If you wish first to try
this great preparation send ten cents
to DR.. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N.
Y, for q sample bottle. When writ
ing be sure and mention the New Bri
tain Daily Herald.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-04
sKensinston Dealers Have Not a
Single Pound In Stock
BULL MOoSER IS COMING
Herbert Knox, Smith Will Address
EnAna Hart Willard Chapter ON
Won't Help Soldiers.

Despite tho statement issued by
ecoville that there Is no neod OF q
sugar shortage in Connecticut, the
fact remains that there Is a very acute
shortage of this aweeteninE COM
modify In Berlin and Remington and
the people are. In some instances
having to do without sugar In their
tea and coffee, to say nothing OF hay
ing to forego the other delicacies OF
the table, such as cakes. pies, etc.
In the Berlin district there are two
rdealeTs who have very limited sup
plies of sugar, but In each instance
they are dealing it out~in one pound
lots to only those who are their bone
fide CUSTOMERS OF standing. In the
I<ensingten district a canvas this
morning showed that there was not a
single pound of sugar to be bought
in any of the stores, and one dealer
.said he has not even seen any sugar
for ten days. g..
Among The good housewives of
Werthinston Ridge there was a furry
of pardonable excitement this morn
ing when IL became known that r.
q. Honiss, a grocer, had sold u pound
of sugar to A. B. Goodrich. Within T.
short time Mr.. Honiss could have
taken orders enough to use up aev-
eral barrels OF sugar had he had II TO
--6ell, James w, woodruff ad.aitted
that ne had small supply on hand,
but feels that he Should limit It's sale
to those who have traded with him
consistently. AS it is he can sell only
one pound at time. Mr., Woodruff
states that 1t is now impossible for
4 Aile retailers to purchase sugar by the
barrel and the dealer feels fortunate
indeed if he can secure a sack of 100
pounds. To this the Kensington
dealers agree, for they, it is said, are
unable to even secure.a sack of 100
pounds. 1t is likewise said that the
people Of Kensington have been very
faithful in following out tho recon-
mendatiens of the food administra-
{ ton and there is hardly single in
stance where a family has boarded
up any sugar,
While ell OF the local greeers have
received numerous queries from out
OF town people who wanted to buy
sugar, those on Worthington Ridge
have, possibly, received moro calls
from non-resioents than am ether
store keepers in this vicinity; They
and even sugar dealers thenseivet
have visited their stores during the
Apast few days in an atteE1p! 20 buy
sugar. One dealer says that an auto
mobile party from New York stopped
At his pace sof bGS-EeSss md tried t(
( lure rim 49, .-essins ,nem some.
a Although mere Us no shortage ol
Ialt in this town. sserekeepefs SAL
New Britain herald., 1917-12-04

claimed $50 was his own. The rest.
he said, he had won from Karek.
Bahia testified that he came from.
Yonkers and had been In New Britain
three days. He gave a free demons
stration of his ability with the bones
telling the judge when he would win
and when he wouldn't.
The Judge repaid the courtesy by
giving Bahia a fine Of 500 and costs
and suspending judgment in the case
of Kayer, who fell an easy victim to
the New Yorker.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-04
CrTYTTEMS

Our Christmas club starts Decem-
Der 22nd. We pay interest Conn
mercial Trust Co.-advt. a
A daughter was born last night to
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph c.. Smith OF,
Henry street.
We don't sell all the neckwear in
New Britain but we sell the best.
Wilson's.-advt. ~
New Britain herald., 1917-12-04
BONES" FOR JUDGE
Clever New Yorker Demonstrates for
Court How Spotted 1voraes Are
Manipulated in "Crap Game"

Judge Meskill was shown how to
lice court when Jacob Bahia and
Karek Kayer appeared before him
charged with gambling in the block
at SO Ia Lafayette street last eve
ming.
Officer Moffitt stated that he heard
some noise in the block and went up
to investigate and discovered that the
men we're shaking dice. Kayer
claimed that during the past week
he lost $500 to Bahia and that Mon
day he drew 5000 out of the bank
with which to try his skill.
Officer Malone told the court that
Jacob had $148.70 of which he
New Britain herald., 1917-12-04

REo1v @ OF ~ "
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-01-25

"Huinph" grunted Jim. "What
dyou suppose mall say to this-you
out all night with MANI"
What are you doing? Who are
those people" she retorted.
Never mind. But say-I don't like
the looks Of this affair"
For second time Merkle appealed
to Jim. "If you can't take your sister
home III have to telephone for another
car"
Jims tone was disagreeable as he
replied. You two don't look as II
you'd been wrecked. Where's your
driver?" Merkle's fist clenched; he
muttered something, at which Jim
laughed harshly.
Now don't get sore" said the lat
ter; I'm not going to make trouble,
only l want to know where you've
been"
A bareheaded man came running
across the lawn and flung himself into
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-01-25
CHAPTER vll.

ry the time forclcl had Completed
her recital NJ those occurrences tina,
had excited her suspicious tho car was
rolling out the roads leading toward
the Long Island plains. and. with head.
lights nhlny", was dcrynE nll speed
laws. Mcrklc had drawn the conycr.
satIon shield rrlrwnr1 aud In Its ,hcl.
ter leaned back with eyes closed. lie
seemed asleep, but after time he
spoke abruptly:
"Mclchcr il a shrcwi man II.
wouldn', tackle hlnckmnlllns Job OF
this size without protection otherwise
| could put him out Of the way very
quickly. dare say Miss Lynn her
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-01-25

and finally dismissed Croft. When
quiet had finally descended she opened
her door cautiously and pcered out.
Robert Wharton sat on the top step
OF the stairway near at hand, but his
head rested against the wall, and he
slept Beside him were his high hat.
his gloves and his stick. AS Lorelci,
with skirts carefully gathered, tlptocd
past him she saw suspended upon his
cleaning white shirt bosom what at
first glance rcscmbled foreign deco
ration OF some sort, but proved to be
Mr.. Rcgans false teeth. They were
suspended by ribbon that had once
done duty in the costume OF n cory
phcc; they rose and fell to the young
mans gentle breathing.
LorcleI tclephoncd to Mcrkle on the
following day. and about the close Of
the show that night his card was
brought up to her dressing room. A
moment later Robert Wharton's fol
lowed, together with n tremendous box
Of ong-stcmmed roses. She went down
n trine apprehcnslvcly. for by this
time the current tales OF Bob's drunken
freaks had given her cause to think
somewhat seriously, and she feared an
unpleasant encounter. More than once
she had witnessed quarrels in the al
lcyway behind the Circuit, where pes
tiferous youths OF Wharton's calibcr
were frequent visitors.
But Mr.. Mcrklc relieved her mind by
saying, II sent Bob away on n pre-
text. although he swore you had an
engagement with him."
''I'm glad you did. left him asleep
outside my dressing room last night,
and | almost hoped he'd caught pneu-
monia."
Beside the curb a heavy touring car
was purrIng. and into this Merkle
helped his companion. I'm not up on
the etiquette of this sort OF thing" he
explained but | presume the proper
procedure Is supper. Where shall 1t
bc-Shcrry
Lorclel laughed. "You are incxpc-
rlcnccd. The Johns never eat on Fifth
avenue. the lights are too dim. But
why supper? You can't eat"
"A Welsh rabbit would be the death
of me; Holsters arc poison" he con
fessed; but I've read that chorus
girls are omnlvorous animals and seek
their prey at midnight"
Most OF them would prefer bread
and milk: anyhow, ! would. But I'm
not hungry. so let's rldc-wc can talk
better, and you're not the sort OF man
TO be seen in public with one of Berg
mans show.glrls."
The banker ncqulesccd with alacrity.
To his driver he said, Take the Long
Island road"
The machine glIded into noIsclcss
motion.
why do You choose the Long Island
roadF' asked Lorclcl.
ITS pleasant" responded Mcrklc.
II ride nearly every night, and | Ike
the country. You see. | can't sleep
unless I'm In motion. get most OF
my rcst In car: there's something
about the movement that soothcs me-"
How funny"
"HcCuliar parhaps. but scarcely hu-
morous. Id be dead or insane with
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-01-25

out an automobile, keep four
French ears In my garage. all specially
built as to spring suspension and up
holstcry, and / spend nearly every
long as I'm moving fast | manage TO
snatch miserable sort Of rcposc. but
the instant We so slow | wake up |
used 10 sleep at twenty miles an hour;
now can't relax under thI.ty.
Forty IA hnc-siSty means drchm'rss
peace"
at does. indeed. II one happens TO
have n blowout" laughed tho girl.
The car was now darting through
untrcducntcd side streets, where thr
The Arvada enterprise., 1917-01-25

the waiting automobile. One Of Jim's
companions called his name sharply.
"Will you take me homer" his SIS
ter implored.
Cant do 1t. I'll see you later, and
you, too, Merkle." His last words, de-
| livcred as he swung himself upon the
running board of the car, sounded like
threat; moment later, and the ma
chine had disappeared Into the night.
"Hm-m! Your brother has sus-
plcous mind" Merkle said. II hope
he won't make you any trouble"
He can't make trouble for me-"
&.oreleis emphasis on the last word
made her meaning clear; her compan-
Ion shrugged.
"Then there's no harm done, l as
sure you"
They turned In upon the driveway,
walking silently, then as they neared
the Chateau they became aware OF an
unusual commotion in progress there.
Men were running from stable TO gar
age, others were securing the grounds: =:
from the open door came voice
pitched high in anger. The speaker
was evidently beside himself with
wrath. He was shouting orders to
scurrying attendants, and abusing the
manager. who hovered near him In n
frantic but futile effort at pacifica-
| ton.
The enraged person proved to be
Jarvis Harmon. He was hatless,
purple-faced, shaken with combatlve
fury. At first the two newcomers
| thought he was dangerously drunk,
but, as they mounted to the tiled ter
race which served as an outdoor eat
Ing place they saw their mistake. Rec
| ogniZing Merkle, uammon's manner
changed Instantly.
John" he cried by God! you're
just In time"
whats happencdl"
"BlaCkmnIl. or worse, hardly know,
| myself. These ruiiians put up some
thing on me-they're all In II. even the
manager"
The latter, II sleek Frenchman with
| fcrocious mustaChcs and frightened
eyes, wrung his hands In suppllcation.
"M'sIcu 'Ammon." he blcatcd. you
ruin me. Such accusation Is terrible.
| But walt. Calmncss The man will
be caught"
Caught roarcd ~ steel magnatc.
You know who he IL. Give him to
me-" A uniformed doorman appeared
with smoking lantern In his hand
| and Harmon wheeled upon him
"Welli Did you find hImf"
"We can't And nobody. There was
n car outside the grounds, bu, It's gone
now"
McrGlc Intcrposcd, "wIll you tell
me what has happcncdT"
ut is terrible, incredible, Mslcu,"
walled the manager.
same old story, John. I came out
here for quiet supper wl,h-n lady.
I've been coming here regularly. They
got W. into a private room. then took
n naShllght, nnd-thcrc you nrc. /
made n rush for the waiter as soon ns
| realized what had occurred. but he'd
skipped. Evcryhody's skipped. pho.
'ogruphcr and all. Nobody knows any.
thing Blnmcdcs, bunch Of idiots |
ever saw He ground his teeth.
Lorclcl. who had remained In tho
background. turned suddenly sick AT
memory Of that mysterious party n,
the gate. she understood now the sig.
niiicnncc OF the man with the boz and
OF the fleeing figure That hnd como
through the darkness
The terrified manager continued his
hcnrtbrokrn lament. and Harmon
seemed about TO destroy him when
Merslc drew the latter aside. speaking
ln an undcrtonA