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Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1919-10-02
EPISODE IS
FaTE'S VERDICT

Imprisoned in the sliding house
which they knew must in u moment
more topplc from the verge of the cliff
and be smashed into matcliwOOd on the
rocks at the bottom of the canyon,
John and ltalnface clung to whatever
object was hundicSt. When the shack
was u%lomentariiy checked ut the brink
by the stump, and while the Spider
was creeping forward to fasten the
rope around the obstruction that 1t
might be- jrrked away and the building
permitted to fall, the pair within seized
the brief moment of respite to tear
II of the loosely fastened plunks from
the iiOur.
As they made the opening they heard
their nnineS called from below and
glanced down. But Il short distance
below they. saw the upturned face of
II narrow ledge Just beneath the over
han" of IN" elf.
"COmc down. Hurry! !" he called
softly. and the pair lost no time in
Cbeyiug. Lowering themselves through
the opening made by the removed
board they dropped to the ledge, he
ing caught rs they fell by the one who
stood below. Safe nee more, they
crowded themselves against the face
of the cliff to escape. if possible, he
Ing dashed into the depths by the
structure just above their heads when
II should come roaring down. A mo-
ment later il swept by them, brushing
their bodies in its descent.
From the lip of the cliff the Spider
pointed down into the depths ut the
splintered remnants of what onre had
been the shack. Then he turned to
Morgan.
GLOW about the golh?" he demand
ed. The Hawk laughed.
"The gold is safe enough. Wen get
it later. We might as well he getting
away from here"
As they got into their saddles pre-
paratOry to riding away. Morgan,
CHANGING over his men. noticed the ab-
8 Soncp of the aSSHyer. Not wishing the
inmates of the home house alarmed
as yet, he decided that they should go
back and look for him. At once they
wheeled their horses and started on
on II lope.
Their pursuit was fruitleSs. The
man of whom they were in search. hay
Ing become suspicious of the gang
through the inadvericnt remark OF
Morgan, had taken advantage of their
excitement in the battle about the
house and mounting his horse sour
ried back in the cction Of the main
cabin. Ethel. hearing him come gal.
Looping up, ran to the door just as the
approaching man leaprd from the sad.
die. Greatly agitut"d he called to her
"They'ye got Mr.. Davis trapped In d
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1919-10-02

house and are trying to shove 1t over
the cliff"
With a cry Of alarm the girl whirl-
ed and went running into the house.
A moment later she appeared with
Bridget. the girl bearing a rife and
pistol the cook a dOuble-barreled saw
ed-0ff shotgun. Calling to the man
that they could make better time over
the ridge on foot, he turned his horse
loose and fell In at their sides. Run
ming as fast as they could they mount
ed the trail.
AS the house went laundering down
into space, John turned to the hermit
and thrust out his hand.
1--WE have to thank you for our lives,
SIR. l had thought that you were the
author Of all this deviltry, but 1t seems
| was grievously mistaken" Grlmly
the Indian smiled.
"No. Him good man. Morgan and
Spider-they all devil"
Keenly Davis surveyed their res
cuer up and down. running his hand
across his brow as he stroye to fresh.
en his memory.
II seem to know you" he said
slowly, land yet your name" A
smile crossed the face Of their savior.
II think we had best go back to the
cabin and look after the woman
folks" he interrupted. "As for my
name, there is time enough for that"
Thought Of possible danger to Ethel
spurred Davis into instant acquies.
cence.
AS they emerged from the valley
near the cabin, a low exclamation
from the hermit caused them to look
back. Morgan and his gang were al-
ready in sight and headed for them,
and at once they broke into a run.
Dashing into the cabin. John called
loudly for Ethel but ITO reply came,
and a quick search revealed the emp
tiness of the house. Hastily barring
the doors they made ready for the at
tack which they knew would soon fol-
low.
Morgan Mt sight Of the assayer's
horse and the running three, turned
to the Spider with II wicked oath.
"Curse them, they have gotten
away again. 1t surely beats me. And
that fool assayer has Joined them.
Take half the men and ride back. We
may bag something" The Spider
with n command to a number Of the
miners, went riding away at their
head, while the Hawk and his party
dismOunted. Taking advantage of
whatever shelter they could find they
opened fire upon the house.
Ethel and her party hearing the ap-
prOach of the Spiders gang, ran from
the trail and climbed to a little ledge
over which Il brow of the cliff dropped.
As the approaching party opened fire
upon them, they threw themselves fiat
upon the rock and returned 1t. and the
assailantS, seeing the impOssibility Of
rushing the place, scattered and took
to shelter. A careful scanning of the
situation convincing the Spider that
an,attack from above the ledge might
be successful. he dispatched w men
to make u detOur and get above 1t.
while he and the rest kept up their
fire. One Of their bullets, %glanclng
from n rock, pierced the assayer's
arm and his weapon dropped. In an
instant the Irish woman had dropped
her formidable gun, seized the wound
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1919-10-02
SYNOPSIS.

John Davis and Hawk Morgan. execu-
tors of the estate of John Carr. miner.
disagree over the disposition of the profits
of the mine. Morgan seeks the gold and
the girl, Ethel. Cars adopted daughter.
for himself, and unsupported by Davis,
whom Ethel really loves. makes numer-
GUS sensational attempts upon the life Of
Davis. Suspicion Is diverted to a mys-
ferrous hermit. Finally uumasked Morgan
and his gang make "A last desperate effort
to get RID Of Davis.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1919-10-02
A Beautifu Woman.

Do you know that q beautiful wo-
man always has a good digestionP If
your digestion is faulty, eat lightly OF
meats, and take an occasional dose
Of Chamberlain's Tablets to strength
Ell your digestion. Price 25c.-Adv.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1919-10-02

When your food does not digest
we'll and you feel blue" tired and
discouraging, you should use a little
HERBINE at bedtime. It opens the
bowels. purifies the system and re-
stores 4 fine feeling of health and
energy. Sold by all dealers.-Adv.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1919-10-02

Paul and Hugh Williams wree in
Kansas City during the week at
tending the National Farm Congress.
TO which they were appointed dele
gates by Governor F. D. Gardner.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1919-10-02

Mise. Aulre AMI Media Deaver
OF Kansas riey vis It'd here during
the far.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1919-10-02

]. II. Young has sold his farm rear
Names and is undecided as to his flu
ture location.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1919-10-02

G. $ Burney and wife have gone
to Rogersyille, where Mr.. Burney is
acting as telegraphcr for the Frisco.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1919-10-02
The Persistent Echo.

"GoOd morning"
"Good morning"
"You remember that house you sold
me last week."
"Certuinly."
"Well. l had my wife Up to see 1t
yesterday, and now l want to sell 1t
back to you again"
"But you, said you admired the
house."
81 did"
"Wha fault do you find with 1t
now?"
at has IN echo in It,"
"rhat doesn't hurt it."
Eyes 1t does"
"ln what way?"
"When my wife scolds me for stay
ing out late the blamed old house will
repeat it six or seven times, and gosh,
how l do hate nagging."-Rehoboth
Sunday Herald.
Favorite Dish.
The bulls aud the bears usually take
their lamb with mint saucs.-Boston
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1919-10-02

Patronage Mirror advertisers.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-10-05

n YORFOLK'S NATURAL EARBOR is one of the
IN greatest in the world. The harbor, together with
its excellent rail facilities, gives Norfolk unusual
advantages receiving and distributing center for
goods made and consumed in the United States.
With Norfolk unsurpassed as the greatest, cheapest
and most practical freight thoroughfare between
featuring New England and the agricultural South and
West that city is the logical location for mail order
house aiming get merchandise to its customers at the
lowest transportation cost and in the quickest time pos
c;5le from point Of manufacture to consumer.
Business men of the South, resolved to make the
most of Norfoks splendid superiority to any other city
IN the country collecting and distributing point,
have established The Southern Stores Inc at Norfolk,
Va Our location will enable to give you service
better than you ever have had Merchandise sreceived
t US from any manufacturing point in the East within
"a hours and your order is assembled and shipped direct
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This most important feature you, since great
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Americus times-recorder., 1919-10-05
DELlA'S HOME
BY CELIA ROSE.

Notwithstanding Delia's success in
her short business career she was es-
sentially domestic.
Throughout her youth, Della had
been hidden in white house among
the hills, and perhaps because her
grandmother's home was so difficult
of access, possible lovers had not
found their way there; so Della lived
and bloomed like 'ful many a flow
er," unseen. But she had been happy,
cooking, baking, coaxing flowers to
grow in the old home garden.
With grandmother's passing, all had
been changed; the diapidated place
sold to defray expenses, and Della her.
self, hurried dazedly off to the city
to earn her livelihood. Unexpectedly
and through the means of small
Americus times-recorder., 1919-10-05

with him a wife and two children
and is busy looking for home for
them just now.
DR.. Leith is an Iowan-comlng
from the state that gave Georgia
''Pig Club" Downing, the man VINO
has done more to bring Georgia to
the front in hog production than
any other. He is a graduate of the
Iowa state college of agriculture at
Ames. and for the last three years
has been instructor in the veterinary
department there. He has several
friends already in Georgia, and 1t
fwas through them that he heard OF
the states wonderful strides in live
stock production. Three years ago
he was offered a place as an in
structor in the state college of ag-
ricclture at Athens, but unable to
leave Ames at that time, but when
the opportunity came for him to
"break away he did so. He picked
Sumter county, he said, because one
of his friends, who is located not
far from here in South Georgia, ad-
vised him it was the pick of all the
places in Georgia, with a. great live
stock future. Twenty veterinarians
from the north have come to Georgia
in the last year, he said he had been
informed-drawn by the states
strides in live stock.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-10-05

Of shipping, as pictured above, We simply stop
chandise its way from the factories when it gets to
Norfolk and redisrbute to you by the most direct and
cheapest route.
1t is needless to say this will you more than halt
of the ordinary rehanding charges all of the cost of the
unnecessary freight hauls and all of the time consumed
in shipping to other receiving centers and then back
to you.
Mail order buying always has been and always will
be money-saving system for the consumer Mail order
merchandising is modern and scientific business de.
velopment that cuts out all unnecessary expenses.
Your only question is (which mail order house shall
patronize?"
Prices in our FALL AND WINTER SPECIAL will
be pleasant surprise to you when compared with what
you paying Remember that every article you pur.
chase from The Southern Stores Inc, carries with it
guarantee of complete satisfaction your money back,
You need have doubt to the value of any article
listed in catalog because the price is lower tran
you planned to pay. Send for FALL AND WINTER
SPECIAL today 1t surely will pay you.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-10-05

range for that, this year." Della re-
gretted.
With a sudden pang it came to her
that this companionship which she
had taken as a delightful accustomed
thing, would soon be hers no longer.
She wondered how it would be, to go
on between the long rows of trees,
alone-instead of like this-by his
side.
Wistfully she stole glance at him.
But John Websters eyes met hers
steadily, then he smiled.
Della" he said, 81 have yellow
fur rug, that would look great before
the fireplace of the living room in
our home. Shall we bring it out to-
morrow and try the effect ?-aud
don't you think, dear, that September
would be a good month for the we'd,
ding?"
Della gasped, but his eagerly com
pelling eyes still searched hers.
%.Wel--yes. do" she whispered.
Copyright. 1919 by the Western Newspa
per Union)
Americus times-recorder., 1919-10-05
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Gured

nv local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There is
only one way to cure catarrhal, deafness,
and that is by a constitutional remedy
Catarrhal Deafness is caused by an in
famed condition of the mucou5 lining of
3he Eustachian Tube. When this tube is
fnIaIned you have rumbling sound or i'm
perfect hearing, and when it is entirely
closed, Deafness is the result. Unless the
Inflammation can be reduced and this tube
restored to its normal condition, hearing
Will be destroyed forever. Many cases of
deafness are caused by catarrh, which is
an fnffamed condition of the mucous sur
faces. Halls Catarrh Medicine acts thru
the blood on the mucous surfaces Of the
system.
We will give One Hundred Dollars fer
any case of Catarrhal Deafness that cannot
be cured by Halls Catarrh MEDICINE. Ci1.
culars free. All Druggists. 75c.
F. J. CHENEv & CO., Toledo. o
Americus times-recorder., 1919-10-05

in the following news dispatch from
that city:
MRS. August Traub who now
lives in Germany and who is remem-
bered by great many Savannahans
as Mrs Virginia Mallory, has writ
ten a letter to a friend from Ger
many telling of conditions ever
there. This is the first letter receiv-
ed from Mrs. Traub since the war
began. Many were afraid she was
dead.
"She speaks of the terrible condi-
tions prevailing in Germany stating
Americus times-recorder., 1919-10-05

There are some wonderful lions
with The Sparks Worlds Famous
Shows that will exhibit in Americus
Monday, Oct. IS, afternoon and
night. They are not only of amaz-
ing size and beauty but they have
been trained to do some of the most
thrilling acts ever presented to an
audience. Lewis Reed the world S
greatest lion tanner, was born and
raised in the jungles of Africa, and
would illustrate the amazing strength
and agility of these beasts.
During the performance of the
Sparks Shows a group of these mon
ster animals will be turned loose in
the great steel enclosure in full view
of the audience. Trainer Reed will
enter this enclosure, unarmed, and
put these lions through some aston
ishing performances. 1t is the most
act of the kind ever seen
Americus times-recorder., 1919-10-05

that her husband passed through FIVE
years of terrible hardships. The wo-
men and children have gone through
very trying times, she declares and
everybody is looking to President
Wilson to rescue them from the pre-
dicament in which they find them
selves. Her husband is now conduct
ing drug store in Heidelberg"
Americus times-recorder., 1919-10-05
IOWAN, TOLD OF
GREAT FUTURE,
LOCATES HERE

DR.. T. S. Leith, veterinarian, is
another westerner who has heard the
call of the Southland and come to
Georgia-to Sumter county y
make his home. He has bro, :
Americus times-recorder., 1919-10-05

from childhood was accustomed to
hear the roars of the man-eating
kings of the forest that prowled
about at night. His father once cap
tured so.Ae lion cubs, which he train
ed to aid him in his hunting expedi-
tions. Thus reared, the boy natural
ly became lion tanner and hunter
Selecting some cubs of the largest
species known, he reared them and
educated them to perform feats that
and will never be forgotten by the
beholder.
Like every other act and feature
presented with The Sparks Shows it
is far away from and superior to any
thing of the kind ever seen before.
There are numerous other trained
animal acts in which tigers, leopards,
hyenas, tremendous elephants, etc.,
will obey the commands of their
fearless masters.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-10-05

WOMAN WRITES
FROM GERMANY

Mrs. August Traub, formerly Mrs.
Virginia Mallory, in recent years a
resident of Germany but once a res
ident of Americus, has been heard
from by her Georgia friends for the
first time since the war began. A
letter from her has just been re-
ceived in Savannah, and it is told of
Americus times-recorder., 1919-10-05

to every man and woman who wants 70 !,
build greater strength, energy and power.
In connection with the foregoing state
ment made by Jack Dempsey. Dr. James
Francis Sullivan, formerly physician OF
Bellevue Hospital Outdoor Dept), New
said: ain my opinion whoever made the
suggestion that Nuxated Iron should play
a part in getting Dempsey into condition is
to be commended for his foresight, NC
man without plenty of rich, red blood hlled
with health giving and strength-building
iron could Withstand the terrific onslaughts
OF a giant like Willard. 1t should occur TO
Americus times-recorder., 1919-10-05

Iron, how much more important Il IS for
the average man or woman to see that
there is no lack of iron in the blood. To
help make strong, keen, red-blooded Ameri-
cans there is nothing in my experience
which I have found SO valuable as organic
iron-Nuxated Iron.
MAEuFAeruEEss' HoTE HuxAtsd Iron which has been
used by Jack Dempsey and which Is prescribed ana
recommended above BY physicians is not a secrst
remedy but which Is well known 70 druggists svery-
where Unlike the older iron products IL easily
Assimatsd and does mot njurs the teeth them black
nor upset the stomach This manufacturers guarantees
successful and entirely satisfactory results 10 svsry pur
chaser they will refund your moasy is disponssa
By all good druggists
Americus times-recorder., 1919-10-05
AldkI0 ran 4 .y32:.

Why shoud your merchandise be shipped toward you.
then away from you and then back you by
tal mdGlemen at faraway artificial jobbing centeFs!
You save many miles of expensive and unnecessary
freight haus and The outandh cost of reshpping and
rehanding by hghpriced labor when buy from he
Southern Stores Inc, Norfolk, Va.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-10-05

every thinking person that
if a man as physically fit as
Dempsey should consider it
advisable to take Nuxated
Americus times-recorder., 1919-10-05

Will NAo 0@F ~
the great value of Nux'
ated Iron for building
up the blood, strength.
ening the nerves and
aiding in keeping the body
fit, and I am firmly con-
WINGED that its use has
helped to wonderfully
increase my stamina and
endurance. N Il x a t e d
Iron put added power
behind my punch and
helped me to accomplish
what / did at Toledo.
From the results in my
own case, where the
possession of super en-
durance is necessary, /
feel that l am in a
position to strongly
recommend Nuxated Iron
The Neshoba Democrat., 1919-10-09

While it has been less than
a month since the political
storm and things have hard
ly become normal, we hear
rumblings OF the coming con-
gressional campaign OF an.
other year.
Bilbo is said will try to de
feat Paul Johnson, while in
other districts the present
incum bents will have opposi-
tion. So far we have heard
no one mentioned to run
against Mr.. Venable of this
district and no opposition il
hardly likely.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1919-10-09
ADVERTISING

We actually heard a man
say the other day the papers
carried too much advertising
and not enough general news
The ignorance OF some folks
is distressing. He perhaps
never once thought that the
advertising patronage help
ed to reduce the cost OF the
paper to him. There is no
publication that can exist
had it no other resources
than the little subscription
price. The average country
weekly would haves:to sell for
three dollars or more per
year were it not for the adj
vertising. The fellow who
now kicks on the price would
not take it all at that price.
Then again the advertising
section Of any publication is
not only Instructive, educat-
ional bnt is money saving.
There il nothing advanced
more than advertising meth
DDS and as stated before no
part Of a paper or magazine
should appeal more to you
thau the ad SECTIONS.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1919-10-09

The fixing of cotton seed
prices by a self-constituted
committee has availed moth
ing unless it be respntm, Mt
and a determination on the
part of the growers to get
more for their seed, which
they are easily doing in all
sections of the state. Seed
have been selling ut several
dollars above the fixed pric-
es and are likely to go even
higher before the season is
far advanced.
The Neshoba Democrat., 1919-10-09
CLUB DAY FOR NEsHOBA co

Dear Club Members:
We have decided to have all
club members to meet us at Phila
on Oct. Is Saturday, this will be
just before the State fair ut Jack
son. Therefore we can send the
best exhibits on to Jackson and
try for some prizes. All corn
club, members are urged to have
ten ears of the best corn from
their respective club acres. Also
VIC want all pig club members to
have their pigs here on that day.
All members Of either club are
urged to have their record books
with them filled out completely.
We are to send ten 10 ears ex-
hibits to the State Fair at jack
son.
ALI canning and poultry club
members are urged to be present
with their record books completed
There will be man from the
College here on that day to in
struct all members and Home
Dem. members in the art of but
ter making, marketing and pack
ing. All people who are inte es-
ted in organizing these clubs and
getting the instructions are ask
ed to be with us ON the 18 This
includes Egg Circles, Home Dem
clubs and poultry clubs. In fact
all that want to be members of
any club. Come whether you
have made a success this year or
not you can try again. ! want to
see every boy here who joined
the club last year.
You very sincerely,
Bobbie Jasper Home Dem. Agt.
o. q. Bottoms County Agt.
P. S. i will ship hogs and cattle
on the 9th of this month.
o O. B
The Neshoba Democrat., 1919-10-09
CITIZEN-TEACHER
ASSOCIATION

At the request Of B.L. Coulter
lSupt. OF the public schools of this
town, fifty-two ladies met at the
High School building and after a
very interesting talk by Mr..
Coulter (; the following program
was rendered:
q Prayer by Rev c. M Crossley
- Solo-Miss Margaret joiner.
l3 Address-Mr. b. L. Coulter.
A Piano Solo--Miss Ruth Viii
Hanson.
In his address, Supt Coulter
touched on the possibilities and
aim of the Citizen. Teacher Asso-
citation and the many things that
can be done to lend aid to the
teachers by perfect cooperation
and the things which might be
done to improve the school build
ings and grounds, some of which
have been mentioned prior to this
Much enthusiasm was manifest
ed among the ladies present and
heavy drive is being made by
the membership committee for
an Every citizen membership
and it is expected that great good
will come of this organization.
We want every one to feel that
they are needed and that they
should put something in this.
work Let's feel that this is our
school, our children and our tow n
and with this feeling we are sure
to succeed The successe in life.
are those who make run for IL
and risk the chance of running
right The failures are mostly
those who allow trivalities to
stop them. If you have done
yonr part you hav'nt failed.
Who will be interested as much
as Mr.. and Mis-. w L Turner who
sent down a beautiful pig to be
cared for by the school and at
some later date sold fir the
benefit of the school. Who will
send down something like wire
door mat to be used on a muddy
day? Be alive to you" opportu-
uities for the future holds posi-
bilities which you can convert
into realities if you but will.