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Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-07-07

Mountain Home, Idaho, June 4th.
1917.
The board of trustees OF the Village
OF Mountain Home, Idaho. met In
regular session on Monday, June 4.
at s o'clock with the following men,
bers present: Harmon, Chairman,
Briggs. Horgan, johnson. Sullivan
absent.
The following proceedings were
had to-wit:
The minutes of the previous meet
ings were read and approved.
The following bills on file with
the clerk were read. considered. and
On motion OF Briggs. seconded by
Johnson were allowed 40 read and
ordered paid.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-07-07

The bid for doing the official print
ing for the Village for the ensuing
two years being on file with tho
clerk. on motion OF johnson seconded
by Horgan the same were ordered to
be opened and read.
Bid OF the Mountain Home News.
8 point tabulated, 2 cts. per line. 8
cents per line, s point, for other
matter.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-07-07

r. G. TICKNOR, Clerk.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-02

happy at the sight of his comrades
surprise and Joy. Suddenly there was
a loud report. Then Poilu raised his
head and jumped to his feet
Look out" he cried and dragged
the corporal with him into the dug
out in the wall Of the trench. He
was not a second too early for q big
she'll exploded in the very spot
where they had stood.
Thank you. old boy" said the cor
poral with a smile. Chapins ran out
TO gather up his presents, which for
tunately had not been hit and. open
ing a box of cigarettes. he offered it
to the corporal
Help yourself. corporal"
They had lived so long in this mia
cradle hole in the ground in rain and
snow. sunshine and frost that they
had come 10 resemble each other like
brothers. but in the evening when
they were asleep their dreams were
very different. Lanzier dreamed Of
his beautiful home. his young wife
and little children. but Chapins
dreamed of his miserable existence
before the war. He was a great.
strong fellow in whose hands the
rifle which seemed heavy to Lanzier,
was nothing but a toy, and often
while marching he had gladly carried
all the corporars equipment without
feeling the weight OF il. for his
shoulders were used TO heavier bur
dens These two men who in ordin-
arv life would never have noticed
each other had become the closest
Of friends
Lanzier received dozens OF letters
and 10 end OF parcels from home
Chapins. as he soon discovered. never
received as much as a single postal
card. And still he was so proud that
he nearly got Offended II you made
any remark 10 that effect.
Il don't know anybody have no
family, but is that my fault?"
In spite OF this you could see that
ne felt sad and that his lips trembled.
and II was when he had noticed this
that Lanzier invented the ruse OF the
generous and mysterious lady. There
was In no way 10 make this big child
accept anything lady friend CT
LanIier. ne said. had taken an interest
in his friend Chapins. and had asked
II she might send him a parcel once
IN a while. and Chapins. who never
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e The Mysterious Benefactress Il

corporal LANzlER came run
ming toward Chapins. who was
knocking the ashes from his
pipe.
eel for you. You are in luck. must
say. Two parcels in ten days! have
opened II. for it was addressed to
me, but here you see inside the wrap
ping paper was this note For your
comrade. Chapins.
Almost trembling with excitement
Chapins took the box.
rs it from the lady a gain7" he
asked.
Yes. indeed. I know her hand
writing"
Let US see IL"
Il have thrown the outside paper
away. but. anyway. she wrote me
last week that she was going TO send
you another parcel"
How nice Of her. Toe pad have
not written her a nice letter and
thanked her." SAID Chapins. opening
the box. But 1 hope you have told
her that I thank her from the bot
tom OF my heart"
Yes. I did write her that more
than once"
Chapins had leaned his gun against
the wall and. kneel.ng on the ground.
he was looking at the contents OF
the box as IL they were the treas
ures % Golconda The establishment
OF poor fellow or whom nobody
ever thought was shown in his face.
He was an orphan. had always been
poor and lonesome. and now here
was lady who sent him the most
wonderful things.
And ne looked in rapt admiration
at the spirit lamp and the small
percolator. the blue and pink wrap
pers or fine tobacco. the boxes Of
choice cigarettes, the fancy boxes OF
dates with pictures OF palms and
Arabs on the cover and the delicious
dried hgs and clusters OF raisins tied
with ribbons OF blue silk.
Then there was an electric pocket
fash light and sardines and con-
jensed milk and meat extract. and a
clasp knife and a pocket compass
Surely a more splendid collection Of
gifts for a soldier nobody ever saw.
The corporal stood next TO him
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side 10 get a little sleep. and told m.
10 call him II anything happened.
But If you would permit me I should
like TO go in his place. Lieutenant"
AN right, Chapins. my boy. You
may go in his place"
The six men disappeared IN tn.
darkness They did not get very far.
They were seen and violent
fusillade broke out Two returned
all covered with blood. and then
came Chspins leaning heavily on tho
shoulders OF two comrades. They laid
him down on the ground. but Il was
evident that he was dying.
The major shook his head.
We cannot do anything for aim
Poor fellow
But ChaDins opened his eyes and
saw LanIisr. who came running Up.
He smiled as he had always smiled
when a parcel came from the b.auti-
ful lady.
rs It you. corporate I am happy
because you see-this bullet-would
have struck you-and you have chill
dren. II is much better
Then his mind wandered and be
muttersd unintelligfbIs words. The
flames OF the candles were fiekertns
In the cold night air. Chspins' hsnd
sought that Of his friend.
'LanEier, my frfend-thers Is one
thing you have never told me. II 10
her name. Tell It 10 me now-viu
your
Her name-her name in Fran
coise." the corporal stsHnersd.
"Francoise-that Is beautiful
nams-snd tell me-do you think
she will think Of me still-that she
won't forget meT
He probably never heard the reply.
moving as II ne were talking 10 the
lady Undoubtedly he saw her IN
her chateau sending OF a parcsl 70
him. the poor lOnsly soldier. Then
his voice came back. and prsssinE
Lanziers hand firmly he said:
Thank you. old friend. for AL
that you have done for ne"
That was all He lspsed into IN
consciousness, and an hour later he
died. The corporal never knew
whether he had solved the mystery
OF the lady or II in his last sleep hs
was dreaming OF her as children DO
when you have told them fairy talsG
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-. course was going out. ne replied.
shade irritably, pointing to his hat and coat
Well toddle along" she murmured
Il can't go and leave you here. Stella. I'll
have to hnd a room for you somewhere, and in
the morning you must go and this mar who
Is to give you work
I'm not going room hunting now. Dicky;
I'm too'tired. And say. old boy, can you spare
me fver2 I'm absolutely broke"
Dick Gresham unlocked a drawer and handed
his companion a banknote.
TIA. Dicky. you're one OF the best" she
said thrusting the note inside her blouse
"If you're too tired you'd better stay here
while 90 and find you room" he said.
Goals of fire" she murmured. Never mind
can put up with 1t. Cont see why | can't
stop here. though-bothered if l do"
Its impossible It's out of the question"
"Oh, la, la! Richard Gresham as the heavy
father"
She laughed and kicked a slender foot i'm
pudently towards him.
Very well. I'll go at once" he said q
er-I needn't trouble 10 ask you to make your
self at home"
Surely not" she responded coolly.
He put on his hat and coat and strobe from
the room. Out In the street he paused abrupt
ly, and then entered the postoffice and rang
up the Fanecourts
MY name is Gresham" he said. rs Miss
Kathleen there?"
NO, sir She's out. But we expect her in
every moment"
Very well. Tell her rang up. and say that
I may not be able TO call this evening. as
have some unexpected business to see to-"
Yes. sir"
Dick rang off and marched out into the street
his face gloomy.
What on earth am | to tell her when she
asks me the nature of the business, as she is
bound to do?" he said to himself and then
added: Bothered if know. I'll have to think
of something. Good lord! l thought Stella
safely out of the way-fOr several months.
at any rate, IL not for good"
He walked on. heading for street of houses
where he likely to find a landlady agree
able to let Stella have a room.
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II do not wish 20 near another word from
you" Mr. Fanecourt interrupted Il insist on
you refraining from any attempt 10 my
daughter or to speak to her or TO communicate
with her in any manner She never wants to
hear Of you or see you again
Then Dick heard the receiver at the other
end hung up. and he did likewise
What on earth does It nean?" he muttered
by Jovei Can he have heard anything about
Stella? 1t must be that What a fool I've
been!"
He walked slowly up 20 his rooms and sat
down and smoked There he still sat couple
Of hours later when there came rap at the
door He opened it. to admit Stella She
threw her arms round him and kissed him
and then tried to waltz with him round the
room. but he gently removed her arms
Steady. old GIRL he said; Il m seedy this
morning"
Sorry, Dick"
Il say, has snyOne been pumping you?" as
asked abruptly.
"Lor', no. Dicky Fat lot they'd learn If
they tried. Not that I mind who knows But
! say such topping news. I've got part in
the musical comedy show at the Doric
understudied for It. but chuoked it UP TO 60
on tour. Monty was at his wits end for some
one, and he nearly cried with JOY when e set
his eyes on your truly"
I'm glad you're fixed up"
You just come and see the show I've got
to pop along to g rehearsal now. See you later"
Pride. as a rule, generally has a good inning
before it's bowled out by sorrow and It was so
in the case of Dick ard Kathleen. He made no
further attempt to communicate with her, and
she endeavored to live as though there was no
such person IN the world Richard Gresham.
few days later Mr. Fanecourt took his
daughter to the Doric Five minutes after the
curtain went up Kathleen tainted, having seen
Stella on the stage. Mr.. FanecOurt had not
noticed the actress and he put his daughters
indisposition down TO her general condition for
he knew she suffering. though she kept so
brave face
Next day Kathleen attended the matinee at
the DOric but she had no eyes for anyone but
Stella whose name she found given on the pro-
gramme as Stella Stewart
week passed blythe most miserable week
that Dick Kathleen had experienced Tow
ard the end of It Dick called twice at the Fare
courts, but each time he received the answer
Not al home"
the DOric, and again she only had eyes for
Stella. Between the acts she gave way to
temptation that had assaied her all the week
She took out visiting card and wrote the
back:
Can you see me after the play? We met
at Mr. Greshams the week before last"
She gave the card to attendant who took
II to Stella The latters first impulse was to
tear IL IN but she changed her mind and sent
her own card back.
Miss Stewart says If you want to see her
will you call on her at this EVENING"" said
the attendant
CHAPTER ".
At 6 o'clock Kathleen was admitted by
smart maid to the fat Stella had taken since
the rise in her fortune. Almost the first thing
she noticed was a framed portrait Of Dick and
she was still gazing at It when Stella entered.
Good evening" said the actress. And what
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Then Kathleen sank into a chair and pressed
her hands to her face. not moving until she
heard her father voice.
Well my dear. what's the natter"
She sprang to her feet. her eyes blazing at
one moment, and suggesting unshed tears the
next. and swiftly told her father of the woman
she had found IN Dicks rooms.
The scoundrell" exclaimed Mr.. Fanecourt
hoarsey I'll 90 there at once. But he was
supposed to be coming here this evening"
Stella told him of the telephone message
"IIl give him unexpected business" said
Mr. Fanecourt grimly.
Without another word he strobe from the
room. and presently was speeding along in a
taxicab
In the meantime Dick had been successful
in his search for room. and had returned
Come along Stella" he said "TH pilot
you round"
Aren't you going to take me out anywhere.
Dicky?"
only to your room told you I had an
appointment"
Some girl, suppose?"
It was on the tip of Dicks tongue to tell her
of his engagement. but he refrained, deciding
that he would tell her later on. She gazed at
him sulienly, and then laughed as she remem-
bered Kathleens visit
Won't he be ratty II that was the appoint
ment?" she said to herself as she pinned on her
hat.
Mr.. Fanecourt's taxi had drawn UP just as
Dick and Stella reached the street The hall
light lit up the girls golden hair and pretty
face and Kathleen's father sat back in his cab,
staring at the couple He saw Stella take
Dicks arm, and then heard her say:
shall we go somewhere and have drink
first, Dicky?"
Mr.. Fanecourt did not attempt to get out OF
the cab He just sat still and breathed heavily.
and then told the driver to take him back to
the house
CHAPTER III
Dick Gresham sat staring gloomily at his un-
touched breakfast. BY his plate lay letter
addressed to Kathleen. 1t was unopened, and
il had been returned to him by the morning
post.
Again he reviewed the situation. After he
had seen Stella safely to her lodgings he had
gone direct to the Fanecourts' home and when
the door opened had prepared to enter in his
customary manner. But his way had been
barred by the butler, who informed him that
neither Kathleen nor her father was at home,
and they had left no message for him Then
the door was closed.
Astounded by such treatment. he had tele-
phoned but received the same reply. Then he
wrote a letter to Kathleen asking for an
plantation, but it had been returned unopened.
What on earth does it mean? ?" he exclaimed.
Hang t.! must find out"
He went down to the telephone and rang UP
the Fanecourts
What name, please?" asked the butler
Dick gave false name. and asked to speak
to Kathleen.
Miss Kathleen is not down, sir. Would you
like to speak to Mr.. Fanecourt?
Please"
Presently Kathleen's father was at the other
end.
Mr.. Fanecourt? I'm Gresham-Dick Gresham
l want TO ask"
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imagined that the corporal would
play a trick on him. was delighted.
few days later the first parcel
came. 1t was very easily arranged.
for Lanzier simply took one of the
many addressed to him and handed ii
to Chapins.
You see she did not know your ad-
dress. so she just sent 1t to me-" he
explained
Not long afterward a second parcel
followed and Chapins began TO ask
questions about the lady Lanzier
told him that she was rich. tail and
fair and had blue eyes She lived in
a chateau and had several little chill
dren.
Chapins. who was a gardener. never
stopped asking questions about the
park. the orchard and the vegetable
garden. He felt lonesome no longer.
and he always thought Of his beauti-
full benefactress. who now sent him a
parcel regularly each week.
Several times he tried 70 write
letter Of thanks, but his strong I'm
gers. which carried heavy weights as
IL they were feathers. were no good
for guiding a pen. and when he looked
at the results OF his efforts he gave
up the attempt in disgust. and finally
dictated his letter TO LsEzier. who
smilingly gave It to the postmaster in
his presence. sure that 1t would never
reach its destination.
DO you think the lady has received
my letter. Lanzier?'
Yes" certainly. old boy. She was
very much pleased with IT,"
But why does she not write me7~
"Oh. she will one OF these fine
days. I am sure"
For three months the parcels kept
on coming regularly until Spring was
there and the men in the trenches be-
gan TO make ready for attack Sud
denly one night at eleven o'clock an
order was whispered through the
trench Six men were wanted for
scouting The sappers had begun cut
ting the barbed wire entanglements
A lieutenant picked out the men
'Lanzier2 Where is Corporal Ian
Eier? Isn't he here2"
Chapins respectfully reproached.
IF II makes no difference to you.
Lieutenant-the corporal was not
feeling veil tonight 90 he went In
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BY E. Newton BungeV

w GOxx ooxA
am indebted to for this hOnor' Last time
We met -
She paused suddenly as Kathleen turned and
gazed with agoniIed eyes at her hostess I'm
pulsively Stella stepped nearer 70 her all hos
tility gone al the sight Of Kathleens distress
What IS tt what's troubling your" asked
Stella
Kathleen pointed 10 Dicks photo
Il am was engaged 70 him." she said
you! You engaged to Dfcky7"
Kathleen nodded her head
Well. but where do l come IN ," asked Stella
Everywhere" cried Kathleen clssping her
hands together. II have not seen him since
found you AZ bis rooms. Oh. don't you under
stand? felt must come 20 see you I'm
miserable. He stin tries TO meet me- and =
I don't want to lose hinr whatever has hap
pened"
She suddenly stumbled toward Stella. vac
caught her in her arms
Why your poor little soul" she cried He
ought to have told you. I'm his sister"
SISTER," Easped Kathleen He hasn't one
Well step-sister. TO be more correct"
THIS two girls stepped away from each other.
and into Ksthleen's eyes came a radiant Hsht
which seemed to make her tears glitter like
jewels
1T is true!" she cried.
Listen 10 me-" said Stella He can be Wild
with me If he likes. He said I wss never TO
tell anyone. but you ought to know He never
heard OF till just before our father died
and then was sent for Ny mother died when
l was born, and she and Dicks father weren't
weren't married. But Mr. Gresham brought me
up we'll though l didn't know e was my dad
He told me before he died, and e settled money
on me, and left Dick to look after me; but I
couldn't settle down 10 a quiet life. and I got
the stage
Il didn't know you were engaged 70 him
when you called" continued Stella and then
told Kathleen the history Of that evening
Dick ought 70 have told you about ne"
Kathleen told Stella of her fathers views.
Il see" responded the actress Dick reck-
Oned your father wouldn't let him have you II
he knew about me. Well, you take my tip. my
dear. II you and Dick love cath other
"Oh. We do"
Then don't let no one come between you
You come along with me Wen 60 and see
Master Dick
Stella jammed a hat on anyhow hurried
Kathleen out TO taxi, and drove to Dicks
rooms.
You wait here while l see MIN. II hes in.
she said
She vanished into the building. and returned
ave minutes later.
He's ready to 60 on his knees to you" she
said
Kathleen sprang out gazed into Stella eyes
and then suddenly kissed her and ran into ths
building. 49,
She found Dick waiting in his sitting room.
and without word she went straight into his
arms.
But what will your father say" Dick said
presently. He'll have to be told
OF course he will" replied Kathleen: but
II don't mind what he says"
Kathleen and Stella are 1rm friends now.
and Mr.. Fanecourt does not air his Vows 40
often. Indeed, the other day Dick and his
sweetheart surprised him having tea With
Stella at her fat
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At o'clock Kathleen admitted by
smart maid to the fat Stella had taken since
the rise in her fortune. Almost the first thing
she noticed was framed portrait OF Dick. and
she was still gazing at it when Stella entered
Good evening" said the actress And what
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THE OTHER WOMAN =

III
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Kingstree License Ordinance.
Continued From Page Two).

Agencies, each. Qong dis
tance) same classification,
graduation and license tax
as for Telegraph Com
panies or Agencies, whose
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-01-18
Constipation Causes Bad Skin.

A dull and pimply skin is due to
a sluggish bowel movement. Cor
rect this condition and clear your
complexion with DR. Kings New
Life Pills. This mild laxative taken
at bed time will assure you a full,
free, non-griping movement in the
morning. Drive out the dull, list
less feeling resulting from overload,
ed intestines and sluggish liver,
get a bottle today. At all drug.
Gists, 25c.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-01-18
Bad Habits,

Thosewho breakfast ateighto'clock
or later, lunch at twelve and have
dinner at six are almost certain to
be troubled with indigestion. They
do not allow time for one meal to di-
gest before taking another. Not less
than five hours should elapse between
meals. If you are troubled with in
digestion correct your habits and
take Chamberlain S Tablets, and you
may reasonably hope for a quick re-
covery. These tablets strengthen the
stomach and enable it to perform its
functions naturally. Obtainable
everywhere.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1917-01-18
Dots from DIcky Swamp.

Salters, Rt l. January l4:-Folk'
are very proud, and not so proud
either, of this unpleasant weather
It's fine on meat.
Mrs Estelle Spivey, Miss Beulal
and Mr. Archie Spivey were guests
of Mr. J w Scott yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs ] E Mcknight spen
the weekend at Gourdins.
Mrs Matte Williams and Miss
Helen Burrows attended preaching
at Greelyville Sunday.
Christmas passed off very pleas
antly.
Mr. and Mrs R D Bradham enter
tanned the young folks January 2
Music on the guitar. violin and or
gan was rendered. After various
games had been enjoyed, Mrs Brad
ham and Mrs A B Spivey served re-
freshments.
The Young Peoples Christian En-
deavor society held its regular meet
ing Sunday night at Mulberry school,
house. The session was very inter.
esting, the topic being Ought. y
There was a good attendance in
spite of measles and the dark night.
Two new members were added at
this meeting, making a total of "a.
The society has bought an increase
and efficiency chart and also a wall
pledge.
Mrs Matte Williams. principal of
Mulberry Graded school, has been
appointed county organizer in con-
nection with her present work.
Measles are very prevalent in this
community. All the members of
Messrs E l Montgomery and j ]
Bradham are sick with it. as is also
Miss Ethel Mcknight.
There will be a meeting of the
Rural School Improvement associa-
tion at Mulberry school house Fri
day night. All invited.
Mr. Jasper Timmons died this
morning at 6 o'clock of pneumonia.
leaving a widow, son, Mr. ] w Tim
mons, and a daughter, Mrs w W
Droze, to mourn his loss.
ROSEBUD.
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AN AGED COUPLE
Tell How They Regained Strength
and Vigor

Steubenville, Ohio.-"My husband
is 10 years old and am IS years of age
and we owe our good health to Vinol,
the greatest strength creator and
medicine there is. When either one
of us get into q weakened, rundown
condition, Vinol has never failed to
build us up and restore strength. We
lave often said we would not be
living now were it not for Vinol."
MARY A. LEE.
We guarantee Vinol to create
strength for feeble old people.
Scott Drug Co, Kingstree, S Q
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Solicitor Cooper Retires.

After serving twelve years as So
licitor of the Eighth Judicial circuit,
the Hon r A Cooper, of Laurens.
yesterday retired to private life and
was succeeded by Homer P Black
we'll, Esq, of Laurens. MIR Cooper
will practice law in Laurens.