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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-03-01

'houehtful expression There wa. this
difference. Annabcrs was ooldly
thoughtful. She crossed TO the counter
OF other remnant white goods dimity,
lawn and sheer nainsook She hunted
teolously through the heaps. her ewes
tense, Burt turned away to wal, on a
Customer. Annabers thoushtluluoss, OF
expression changed to snccr. She mur-
INJURED to tstclle at her side. BABY
clothes! ] think it's crime tn bring
children into the world when You can't
feed en-"
SO do l." bristly replied Estcllc. who
was ,hirtytwo and very scli-aSsurcd.
Nnlabcl remembered the womau'S
face, even when it was above clcap
gray cotton dress instead Of tho Worn
cheap velvet. She calculated once
shrcwdly aud was able to name tho OK
act number Of years that velvet dress
had bccn worn-hvc. Annabcrs pretty
lips curlcd She could vision the five
years OF struggle and denial. Vet the
woman seemed intelligent There was
even a pretty contour To the small
white lace She guessed that circum
stances had been too much for her. An
mabel wondered grimly what the circum
stances had been. She came to snap at
Burt II was bitter snap.
Burt bore il equally. pcrhaps he
guessed that it was sitter because in her
heart Annabcl was tempted 10 take a
chance and try life with him Rut il she
were. she Stcruly Squclohcd the tcmpta
ton. Not her, she told EstclIc. She
had seen on all sides the struggle
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-03-01

from all tho unrest and turmoil Of the
war excited city. When he thought Of
his mother, he felt at peace with his
conscience. for hadn't his mother ALWAYS
ronnSclcd him to do the right thing ?"
Tut when he thought Of the sorrowful
'ar'ng with his sweetheart. and the ter
r'ble hiss OF that word Coward he
was so filled with unrest he could
scarcely give his attention to his work
On the third day after his arrival he
was smoking an after luncheon cigar in
the grove OF pines, when he saw an old
woman painfully plodding her way
along under the pines She was cvi-
IDENTIFY very poor. and weak: and even
as he observed her, she sank down onto
soft bank Of pine needles and sat with
her head bowed in her hands. Then
slowly aud painfully she took two tiny
flags from her ragged pocket and rising
unsteadily 10 her feet waved them
fcebly IN the air and kissed them rover
emily; sinking down again as before
with her head bowed in her hands
Poor old SOUL" aid Horace with =
lump III his throat, as he went over 10
hcr. and saw the tiny Stars and Stripes
AND the little green Nag With the golden
harp
Ian assist you, my poor woman ?"
he asked bending over the bowed form
b,t the face. she lifted to his was beau
hiui to look upon. Old and deeply
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-03-01

not so. would rather he would be a
coward and she closed her eyes and
leaned back in the great winged chair,
as II to hide away from the horrors that
confronted her
Horace was her only son, and the
usual result Of the daily devotion
through 20 years of devoted mother
VINO has shielded her son from every
responsibility of life
At first he was glad to listen to his
mother. and let her words act as salvc
to his own conscience, but daily reading
OF the papers was slowly but surely re-
vcaling to him the cowardly role she
was in her great love unconcious Of
t!1rusting upon him.
Their day of parting for the summer
mad arrived, and as they stood in the
great railway station, they could see
many young men in uniform moving
about
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-03-01

face in the glass SO full of new de-
termination to do what was right. Hast
ny dressing she wrote a note and sent
1t of by special messenger. and then
while slipping her coffee read witt, new
interest the national preparations. By
noon tune return of the messenger
Dear, Dear Mothcr-to- belt has
made me very happy to get your note. I
am singing with Joy again this morning.
ana was sure you and Horace would
soon sec that our Cause was lust. I
have forgiven and forgotten; and il YOU
VIII send me Horacc's address / will
write him today that ! shall be trc.
mendously proud of my soldier boy. As
ever, yours, DORIS"
UP IN the Mountain Inn, Horace was
at work on his bookkeeping, at the same
time feeling more than happy 10 be away
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-03-01
Contributed hY Z. ". "

My Own Dear Bob--As | sit beneath
me stars tonight think Of you and
long for you 10 be back in the country
WIN mo. oh, how long for your
FOND chrcsscs. my darling. You were
always so nice 10 me. Sometimes.
dear, Fll be with you. IL only that
sometimes was now would not ask
Tor anything more. But VIC must watt
patiently, dearest. for The time whtn
we shall meet again. II gricves my
heart. dear, 10 think you may have to
leave for the battlefield Of France any
day. ! am proud of you, my darling
proud TO think YOU are serving curl
beloved country. ! must bid you soodI
niGht. dear ono. Trusting I'm the Lord
10 watch over and guard you, my dati-E
ing, I remain.
Your overlooking country lass.
NJ L. f.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-03-01

geranums amt no good" shouted Bill
ly after him.
when Paul knew that Billy Jones
could no longer see him. he let the
tears flow down his checks as they
would He had never felt so sorry
pclore III the whole six years of his
life. What Billy said was in a way
true. he reflected. OF course, Easter
niles cost more than "geranums," aud
he knew that his mamma couldn't buy
one-she had told him that very day
that she could hardly get enough
money TO buy bread and butter. UnIIl
now he had always thought geranun,s
pretty, put Billy's words had made
him wish for an Easter lily. WHY
couldn't he live in a big white hous,
and nave Easter lilies like Billy? he
asked himself between sobs. lie sni
his mamma had to live in a tenement
house, and all they could have was
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-03-01

the poverty Conditions nowadays fore
badc marriage TO any but the favored
iew. For the unfavorcd many it was
sheer suicdc,-worse, it was a living
death. No. She. alone, was making her
way Bert, alone. was living comfort
ably
You're right" said Estcllc.
For some reason Annabel did not
seem pleased by the assent She frown-
cd irritably At t.Stclle. then frowncd IL
rtahlv AT woman with many ncar-dia-
mond rings. who wanted skcin OF
pink floss.
For three days .Annabcl cru>h,rely re-
fused to speak to Burt Tic merely
whiStlcd. One thing hc liked about An.
mabel was her variable moods They
forbade monotony. Then for three DAYS
She d,scourscd in sombre tones on the
uudcSirability of the condition OF In
ma''v Graft, murder. malice in high
places
They are different pages in the news
paper" idly rc,udnrd Burt II read the
innnv pages myself and skip the news. :
Annahcl started To say something
naughty, hut changed her mind. The
htllc i"rlorn woman in worn cheap gray
velvet wa, passing. .Annahcl watched
her >ombrcly She did not lool, NJ the
iablccloih remnants Instead ,lc went
to the last counter at the end Of the
n'Slc---thc white flannel and serge. And
this time she did no, look at the rem.
nanis She got yard Of very fine soft.
white wooden stuff. double width. she
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-03-01

DIE and strong and handsome. L;
seemed as though you must ia, :
known that [ loved you then. And
then last night when we stop Jsl TO
talk and you pulled me into your
arms and-loved met The mos;
wonderful thing happened 10 nc.
then, for / knew you loved me. And
oh, my dear, the world spinned arouud
With just You and ] clinginG to eGci.
other on top.
It's the most wonderful thip5 in
the world that you love me, and when
think of my great happiness il
seems as though my heart will break
with lis beating. And until we bc.ons
TO each other the only thing can do
ls TO love you and live for you. even
If it is forever; for my heart and ,oui
arc yours, and no other man s:.alI
ever claim me, for | am wholly yours.
MARIAN
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-03-01

me before How is il YOU allowed nc
TO be so eowardlyf"
fIurryinG back to the city the mex,
day, he stopped at the first recruiting
station and signed his name. Then hc
hurried 10 the little suite where he and
his mother had been SO happy, knowing
she was away, and planning 10 pack his
things so he might go n, the mon,cut
he was called to train for his work
Everything was quiet At the homo as
he entered tho hall But hearing voices
~ The living room. he stepped 10 the
door. where he saw sight so surprising
he could hardly believe his eyes, His
beautiful mother, more beautiful than
ever. was dressed in the uniform Of the
Rcd Cross, while his sweetheart. Doris.
held one end of the long oonvalcsccn,
robe she was stitching on the machine
Two words only passed his lips
Mother Doris W-.as lic took his re-
ehniiing papers from his pocket and
laid them on the machine
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-03-01

MY sranfathor gave Il 10 mo- h.
continued. lilo isn't cold and hard
mama"
Tin sorry. Frances. I've done Tho
way ] have" said tho man ma no ap-
preached. 81 was foolish to think TINT
money was everything. and 10 a.
agninBt my boy because he did no.
marry wealth: but II isn't too Iato 10
make amends, Somehow feel ms u
Richard viii understand and forgiyn
nc" lie paused and looked down nj
her very rcvcrcntly. 81 need you aud
Tho child IN my home. VIII you como.
Franccs?"
Yes" answered tho woman simply.
LII you need ua-fathcr."
Billy Jones could not credit his own
cycH when he saw Paul putting no
beautiful Enstcr lily on hls pass
grave; and then few days later tho
enid and his mama went TO live In .hn
DIE, Whltc house up over the hill and
faui tnld him that II was oil on nc-
count Of the -four rcd gcranium blot
SONS, he had 10 acknowledge to him
self that maybe geraniums wcro an
good us Easter lilies after all.
--------cf--------
Scientific Giri-"Sho doesn't nav
much attention 10 thought waves, docs
shc?"
licr cbum--"No; nhc is only intor-
cstcd In marcel waves."
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-03-01
Contributed hy X. &. l..

a letter from a college girl 10 ner
chum, who is about TO enter convent.
Dear-Your letter lies before 10 q,
telling of your entrance into the CON
vent-tomorrow-and of your blacK
dress so nearly completed. / can STE
your bright head bending over it;
your eyes dreaming; your beautiful
bright head with those beautiful
curls! All to be doomed. Perhaps
am too much of materialist but I
do hate to see them go! remember
when we met that first night when
the girls were kissing each other good
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-03-01

or friendship. but none sweater than
the sort you have given mo Whom Won
are near feel SO well protected. AMI
within me surges the strong desire In
Dcstow such love ns ours upOn ali
humanity. When you are away--I
kno" thai wherever you arc dear.
you are manly. honorable and always
IN" KIND Oi man woman would he
Rlhd 10 have her children call
rather" SO now, sweetheart. win
my lips pressed close to The Inns that
rise like vivid frosco before me.
whisper good night, sweetheart. ag tho
s'htIe refrain Of '"Thc Rosary" floats
10 me through an open window. AL.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-03-01

it will come to you speedily and stay
with you always.
My heart must ever retain vain
londness Tor you, sweet grille, because
OF Inc days when you wrote to me so
s~eetly. IL was too much to hone
That your enchanting, romantic afcl
tlon Tor your far-away ideal would
survive the sight and compromising of
the actual man after the years OF my
departure; but that bright, delightful
chapter of my life can never be taken
out OF it, and its remembrance will
always be source of JOY 10 me; and
because of that, dearest grille, keen
~ desire that you should find your
ideal and be supremacy happy. 10 e
10 mamma. Always lovingly yours.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-03-01

sreat dark eyes were filled with angry
tears, as she put by the evening paper.
and sat staring into the fire.
NO, he shall not go! He is all 7
nave Let other women's sons 90 if
thcy want to; they like to fight. NV
BOY Is different, and has been brought
up very tendcrly. When | look OF his
handsome taee and think-O, God, have
mercy The utter horror Oft all The
agony and desolation. No, no. he shall
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-03-01

preston that would come on your
lace when told you that had been
drifting.
Oh, l am sorry. very sorry. that I w
caused you so much pain.
did not realize your great love for
me ihcn. but won't you forgive the
htlIc girl that know was once yours d?
III so, whisper that one word. yes"
ocar. VIII walt until hear from
you to your brokenheartcd BETH
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-03-01


My Dear Feeling an interest
in you that is impossible TO .les ur:nc
III words. have resorted TO my pnn.
and ! hope ] may not offend YOU I'm
SO doing. Nothing short Of the hottest
feeling of the human heart would ever
prompt me to intrude myself upon the
notice of young lady under any cir
ccumstances, and If know my own
heart 1t feels an interest in you that
no effort OF mine can shake oI.
wish you could appreciate this feeling.
and J am sure you would pity me #
you did not receive me as fr. M.
The object of this letter is 10 ask
your permission TO pay you friendly
visits. with view to closer ties.
should my society prove agreeable.
will not even request an answer in
writing. though il you pleased to ac-
cord me one | shall. OF course. feel
highly fiattered will do myself inc
honor of calling on yom Sunday. on
which occasion ] hope for much mar
piness Yours with much esteem.
r. %.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-03-01
Contributed by j. 4. l..

suppose you'll smile
when You get this.
but ! Just can't help
writing. My heart is
so full of love for
YOU that it's just
running over. You
can't magine'l,Uw J
felt when / 1r.St saw
Won, You were ~
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-03-01
Nlcnn TRICK.

Poarl--"Thcir married lie has boon
one succession of Qunrrclg"
Ruby-"Wcll. that wan predicted IN
tho shower that followed tho we'd
ding hack"
Pcarl--"Tho shower OF old shocBr'
Ruby-~"fcs. somo enemy throw IL
pair Of spntH."
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-03-01
Contributed by p. 4. n.

Dear -Man-This night OF
thousand stars my thoughts fly to you
wherever you are, and words fan to
express my sincere appreciation of
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-03-01
Just Like His Father

VIVA MAYHEM
sat in her cosy little
sitting room warm
ing her dainty feet
before the open fire
one cold evening in
April She was a
widow of middle
age, and a very
handsome woman.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-03-01

nnhite compassion. we may be 90
selher' even though ii may be in The
house not made with hands
Remember that ! long for YOU.
dream OF you, hope for You, believe in
you--iove you. And in all the why's
OIL heaven and for always am thine.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-03-01

faul. stumbling over the big word,
and ! guess-a pink one. They re
1lIst as pretty as lilies"
"Geranums amt no good" sneered
Billy; anybody can have 'em."
Paul was blinking hard now, for TIE
tears were very near the surface, but
he was too proud to cry before Billy.
He said nothing, but turned and walk
cd proudly down the street
You can't have any Easter lily, ard
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-03-01

cast OF her counter her white pointed
cioows were near enough Burts sallow
pointed ones to allow of Annabcrs soft
Drown head touching Burt's sleek black
=, And now her elbows were leaning on
INC counter while her pretty pointed
G s was cupped in her two palms.
radc was slack. There was time TO
cnat-thougl' Annabcl would not have
cnat'cd had not Burt persistcntly re-
pcatea certain query to which. for PER
patiently, No, thanks. What I've seen
OF marriage i'll this big town doesn't ap
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-03-01

OU can't have any
Easter lily" leased
BILLY Jones. MY
mothers going TO
buy n big one this
year. Don't you wish
YOUR mother could
buy one, tool"
we got two-three-
four red gcranums,
ANYHOW /" retortcd
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-03-01

MABEL WILBEY.
who belonged TO the
lancy goods counter
OF the Gracy depart
nent store. eyed i'm
patiently Burt Hat
well, who belonged
IN the linens. The
two counters adj
Joined, and when
Annabcl stood al Tho
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-23

Mems black boarded
calf Army shoes--plain
toes = stout Goodyear
welted soles-all sizes.
Cleanup price, pair,
$2. 40
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-23
Shoe Polish

French gloss shoe polish
for vici kid shoes. Sale
price, bottle .......... &c
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-23
Children's Hats

Closing out a lot of chill
drcn's hats in velvet and
plush-fur or ribbon trim
med-also plush and velvet
tams. Sale price -. SOC
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-23
White.Goo

Fine white voile in check
>attern-39 inches wide,
yard ............ 12 1-2c
White linene-36 inches
wide, yard loo
Long cloth-eight yards
TO a piece, piece =. -. S9c
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-23
Towels

II. S. Huck towels-scl-
ccted seconds, Each 17f
Huck towels - fine quail
ty-extra large size. Each
23c
Huck towels-union lin
en-size 1888. Each goo
WMAN'S-Second Floor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-23
Won1en's
Spat Pumps

Women's spat pumps in
fine gun metal calf and pat
ent colt skin-turned, light
weight welted soles. Sale
price, pair :. $500
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-23
Wonen's
Handkerchiefs

Hemstitched handker-
chiefs = colored initial,
each ............... 4c
Crepe de chine and Jap
silk handkerchiefs--fancy
colored border :. 1919
Women's embroidered
handkerchiefs rolled
edge, embroidered cor
ner .............. =. 1Oc
Linen handkerchief
slightly soiled -. 15c
Fine lawn handker-
chiefs-fancy embroider-
cd corner :. 15e
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-23
ANNUAL PRE-INVENTORY SALE c.

Clearing many lines of erchanise before take ac-
count of stock
Three days of big selling and big valuegvng.
The added price daily; these
join forces with the hun dreds exploited to-day.
Prices cut deeply proving in drawing thrifty
You'll be amazed at the of the purchasing your
money at this store during the next three days.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-23
Closing out several
lines of Brassieres

Bandeau Brassiercs in
hook front model, made
'of close weave mesh
flesh-elastic underarm-
tape shoulder straps.
Sale price ....... 3jc
Variety of styles in
hook front brassieres in
white firm cotton-lace
and embroidery trimmed.
Sale price =. 35c
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-23

Papier-mache w a S h
Basins, slightly damaged,
2Oc
Chair seats-odds and
ends .............. Sc
2-qt. white enamel cuf-
Zee pots .......... 35c
4-qt. white enamel
cooking pots 49,. 35c
Metal hampers-sani-
tary-slightly soiled,
$3.50
Metal slop pals, 29c
Blue enamel tea kettles,
Csc
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-23
Women's Slippers

Womcn's felt slippers in
various colors and shapes.
Sale price, pair -. $1.2O
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-23

The velvet bags are lin
ed with fancy poplin and
fitted with coin purses to
match and mirror. Sale
price ,..,......... =. 19c
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-23
Clearing Out
WOnen's Coats

The coat stock divided into four impor-
tant groups at $l6.5O-$25.00 00-$35.00
$500.
A choice from elegant models-and
from the very best fabrics and colors
There nothing better to be had and
therell be no greater saving opportunity
this season.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-23
Silk Waists at
Reduced Prices

Limited quantity of dark colored silk waists in satin
and tateta-plain and striped-green Plum brown navy
and colored striped combinations Sizes SO to 46 Clear
away price .'.'..'...'.......... $3.50 and $3.50
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-23
Pre-Lnuentory Clearance of Fine Furniture

Lot OF quartered golden oak dining brown Spanish
afceda
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-23
Petticoats

Figured sateen petticoats
elastic waistband - full
tlounce-regular and extra
sizes-assorted lengths. Sale
price ....... soc
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-23
More Rare Pre-Inuentory Offer
ingsFrom the House-Furnishing
Basement
Some Lots are Small Come Early!

Heavy irons for tailor
use, about IS lbs. SOC
Bath room mirrors
with white enamel frame
and glass shelf-slightly
soiled, .......... $1.OO
Market baskets-shop-
worn SOc
Hygrometers or wea-
ther cottages,
25e and SOC
Sgt. White Mountain
freezer = shopworn, but
mechanically perfect,
$3.50
Pastry boards -. 15e