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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-04

The next night Louis did not have
the courage to stay with his friend.
The happy trio made him feel small
and lonesome. Going TO his hotel he
retired early. but it was just the same
as the night before. His wife and baby
were ever before him. When he fell
into a troubled sleep he dreamed he
saw them playing together. but neither
seemed to notice him He could stand
It no longer and cutting his business
trip short he hurried home to find the
place 1ocked up.
With feeling OF utter despair he
wandered from one room to the other.
The little white crib was neatly made
up and kimona belonging to bis wife
was thrown across the foot. Here
LOUIS dropped on his knees and. bury
ing his face in the folds Of the kimona,
he prayed that his wife and baby
would return. He realized now, for
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-04

ing daintier than ever. but he did not
meet her eyes.
After breakfast ne read his letters,
then announced he must leave for the
West at once on business. and half an
hour later he was on his way to the
station. Cupid's dart had struck deep
and the wound would never heal.
There was no balm for bis hurt like
steady and persistent work. ana in his
laboratory ne was eager and alert.
One morning at the end Of the year,
the great secret for witch be had
been striving for. ieaped out to him.
The story Of his discovery got into the
papers and In small way. Roy found
himself famous.
Eva Lounsbury. scanning the paper
one morning. caught hts name.
A curious thrill Of pride ran through
her veins 40 she read the story OF bis
toll and patience. Then her thoughts
wandered back to the evening she had
spent with him almost a year ago.
Why did he leave 30 abruptly? Why
had he never como back
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-04

had passed out OF the room.
Il didn't know you had visitors"
Roy said at length.
"oh. we don't look on Eva as a visi-
tor" answered Harry. "she comes and
goes just when she likes"
Half an hour later Roy found him
self sitting opposite the sister of his
hostess and for the first time feeling
OF shyness crept over him.
The next day was a holiday. and in
the evening Eva accepted Roy's invita-
ton to motor 70 the city to see the
fireworks.
As they sat side By side he talked
quietly and modestiy about himself
shout his experiments and his hope of
discoveries that seemed almost within
his reach Never before had he talked
TO such responsive listener. A great
giadness took possession OF him. He
had found the woman he had been un-
consciously looking for. but whom he
had never expected to ind. He gave
no hint Of what he felt beyond what
his eyes revealed.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-04

marks; here's the very fence we used
to jump to shake down apples from
Miss Perkins tree on our way tc
school and here's the same tree where
I cut our initials. Here's yours, M. f.,
and here's mine underneath. r.. c."
"oh, Bobby, you scamp. ] know you
now" exclaimed Margaret.
discovered" acknowledged Captain
Robert II learned OF your engage
ment through papers sent TO the boys
at Mexico" he began
"oh. spare me your consratuia-
TONS" cut In the girl hastily. "rve
changed my mind since then, a vofn-
ans privilege, you know"
"That suits me, and when may
CALL" said impetuous Bob.
Come In when we get home. Aunt
Carrie will be delighted to see you"
said Margaret demurely.
And your
"Ob. that's understood"
Bob's wooing was short and deter
mined and before Margaret had time
TO recover her astonishment. the date
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-04

the nrst time. how much be loved
them. The long days dragged into
weeks and weeks into months and ev-
cry night Louis returned to the empty
home awaiting some word from his
loved one. but none came.
One night. some months later. Louis
sat alone in the bay window watching
the little snow fakes pile higher and
higher. He did not light Up the room
for It had become a habit with him
now to watch night after night for the
two he felt in bis heart would never
return. Suddenly he heard the faint
tinkle OF sleigh bells and. instead of
passing by. they stopped and a wom-
an with baby in her arms alighted.
Louis heart almost stopped beating.
Could It be Helen and his babyf They
were coming up the steps and. with
one bound. he was out TO meet them
and the next moment his wife and
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-04

pointment TO take Kitty TO dinner ths
following night When, according TO
custom, the dinner ended Kitty said.
Lets go 10 a show" Owens eyes
grew stern, and he said in voice
Kitty had never heard before: No:
let's go homei"
It was spring in the country and ap-
ple-blossom time on Myra's farm. The
air was filled with fragrance. and as
far as the eye could see all along
the Springdale valley the landscape
was a thing Of beauty. Between the
hills green fields stretched for miles
dotted with white farinhouses half
hidden by the pink and white Of apple
trees. It was so early in the morning
that the birds were still thrilling their
songs of mating. Sweet and fresh and
wholesome as the morning itself was
the young girl who ran singing from
the white house that rested peacefully
halfway up the side of the hill In her
dress Of pink and white gingham, open
at the throat, with brown eyes glowing
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-04

Let's go 10 dinner somewhere.
Owens clothes began to show signs OF
wear. but still kitty eraved excite.
ment and still Owen continued to sup
ply her to the full extent Of his purse
Occasionally he went home for a
weekend. For want OF something bet
ter to do he always called on Myra
Very homeiike the cosy sitting room
Of the big farmhouse always seemed to
him While Myra fed him on de-
licious cake and cookies of her own
making, and stirred Tor him such
drinks as lemonade or chocolate, he
spent his time wondering why she
wore such old-fashioned dresses. Ny
ra listened patiently to long recitals
Of Kitty's charms, of the clothes that
Kit wore. and the places that Kit and
he had been Under the soft lamp
light Myra's hair would shine like
Furnished gold, and her gold-brown
eyes would hold tender light. which
It times almost walked Owen TO a real
zation Of her sweetness and goodness.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-04

~ ONE gfris are drosA. and some
are gold. To the surface
seeing eyes OF youth. fine
Aenxhern make fne bfrda In II 50
sexsnse. than, that Owen Moore failed
d appreciate Myra Lincoln and fell
m sasy victim to Kitty Jordan's cheap
eAaxmsf
MyTa was from his own home town
tn ths lovely Sprfngdaie valley. At
ID. khs had been short and round snd
xuay, at 10. she was tall and slender,
md a. beautiful 90 May morning.
7ust heeauss ave yeass before be had
Besn used 10 puli her long brown
hxa3ds and call her fatty Ovens
sves were sealed He could not see
nse ioveiinsss. loveliness as Of drift
Ing pink and white petals In apple
bzcescm TINA
NIFTY yortRn possessed what the
yuush q OWENS acquaintance termed
~eaass." Graciously she allowed him
20 spend most Of his weeks wages on
hsz He was delighted when she said,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-04

rrELEN had everything a wom-
an could desire except love
She could scarcely remem
Der having her husbands company oi
an evening since the arrival of their
delicate baby boy. Somehow the con-
stant wailing OF the little one grated on
the fathers nerves and each night i'm
mediateiy after dinner he hurried to
the comfortable club rooms. where no
baby disturbed his pleasant evenings
Tonight she tip-toed into the dimly
lighted bedroom and listened to the
irregular breathing Of her little son.
Louis. Jr. Her gaze wandered from
the little flushed face around the lug
uriousiy furnished room
Helen's gase again rested on the lit
lie troubled sleeper. Some time in
The past the doctor had told her q
change might possibly benent the lit
lie feliow-it was Just q hare possi-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-04

and brown hair cleaning golden in the
sun. Myra seemed to embody all the
beauty OF the morning.
To Owen. hiding behind one OF the
grandfather apple trees, it was given
TO have his eyes unsealed. He saw
her as she was-sweet and lovely and
true. AS she eagerly opened the little
letter box marked "R. p. D. No. g." he
stepped from behind the big tree and
frightened her with boo
You'll have to take me instead OF a
letter today. sweetheart" he said; and
as he took her tenderiy in bis arms
he added;
81 think that is the prettiest dress
ever saw"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-04
By Abner Anthony

log-book, and the mate, when making
his entries. was very surprised to find
in the captains handwriting the
words:
June ID. lo17--Mate drunk
He stared at it wrathfully a moment.
then slow grin broke over his face. He
took his pen and wrote:
june Ord. ioi7-Captain sober
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-04
UNIT CARRIE Ire bl
my engagement"
b ~why. Margarea

why. Margaret you
must be crazy to do that after being
engaged over four years. replied her
aunt.
THAT'S Just IT," said Margaret Bit
terIy. land ! am out Of patience with
Bruce. He's a dear boy. and thinks
The world and all Of me. know. but
we don't agree upon a single thing ]
love TO dance and enjoy outdoor sports,
while be is just as dignified and prop
er as possible. and bis chief aim in life
is 20 gain his degree"
what more do you want. my dear?
He is a very clever young man. His
mother made the match. and your dead
mother was her dearest friend" expos
tuiated her aunt
-Four years ago. Aunt Carrie, was
just a girl out OF school. with 16-year-
old ideas of romantic engagements.
am older now. and Bruce's polite at
tention isn't what ! want. want a
ehssagnl man"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-04
Ch,orosorm and Ether.

why Chloroform Is More Power
full and Dangerous Anesthetie Than
Ether" is the title under which DR.. w.
z. Burge describes in Science some ex-
periments on cats made by him in the
physiological laboratory of the Univer-
city of Illinois.
1t is known that in both these forms
of anesthesia oxidation of the blood is
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-04

Yes. He thinks I'm fond OF him
just because let him spend his mon
ey on me. You're so stingy. Al: you
never spend anything on anyone but
yourself"
Disiilusioned at last, Owen crept
noiselessiy away
Pride helped him TO keep his ap-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-04
80 Did He.

The other evening George Robey was
walking towards the Hippodrome when
powerful man whom he did not know
came up from behind, slapped him heav-
lily on the shoulder. and exclaimed:
We'll. how goes II, DiciSy. old man ?"
Robey eyed the stranger and the
stranger eyed Robey. and then The
stranger said:
oh, sorry; thought yor were some
one else.
II wish I had BEEN" said Robey as
he departed. hunehing up the injured
shoulder
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-04
His Guiding Star.

He was a young man who kept very
late hours, but had now joined the Fu-
sileers and was ordered TO the front,
and on bidding farewell to his beloved
he said to her.
Darling, when. ] am far away wilt
thou gaze at yon star every night and
think of mef"
II will, indeed, dearest" she replied.
"If l needed anything to remind me of
you, should choose that very star"
"Whyl" he asked
Because it is out SO late at night and
looks so pale in the morning"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-04
Ias set for an early wedding.

was set for an early wedding
Say, grille" said Bob few even
ngs later. what do you say to q
double wedding7 Ny kid sister Is en-
gagged and her fance is waiting for her
to set the time. He's a little slow
and Sadie would rather die than let
him know that even now she did most
Of the proposing. Good fellow,
though"
Who's the happy mani" inquired
Margaret.
Bruce Warren Eh. what's the
smiie?"
"Oh, nothing. Tell you some time"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-04
Similar.

Dolly-Isn't it time to get out of the
water nowi We have been here for al
most an hour.
Mabel (eyeing q solitary male bather)
Mo. dear, bathing Is like baseball; the
inning should never be over till the las,
man Is out
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-04

II oY DUNNrNG was Ss and haS
"a never been in love. You
see." he said TO his friend
Harry Thorne, IF my housekeepeT
doesn't please me I can give her q
Two weeks notice and be rid OF her. :
and he sat back In hts chair.
You will fall in love some day. 50
Thorne said, "and that viii change the
world for YOU"
Dunning smiled. I've got past that
old man Cupid has given me up as
hopeless r.
The sentence was cut short by the
entrance OF graceful girl She paus-
ed suddenly and the color mounted to
her cheeks "oh. beg your pardon.
Harry. didn't know you had got
back and she turned to leave the
room Roy Dunning was staring at
her a. she canght his eyes.
Don't 20. Eva her brother-in-iaw
said This is my friend. Roy Dun
ming" Roy arose from his chair and
bowed rather stiffly.
The next moment the dainty ngure
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-04
BY Elsie Endicott

fireworks. Every time the cannon
crackers went of I would jump and
nestle close to you for protection II
was then ! knew l loved you, and
you only"
"Bless those cannon crackers" h.
whispered. as ho kissed her on the
lips.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-04
By Phil Moore

darkened bay window where saoh had
watched alone SO many nights. and In
silence they watched together the all
very snow whiri into little drifta
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-04
Safety First.

Dentist Ito patient who Is opening
his pursc)-No. don't bother to pay me
in advance
Patient-Fm not was only counting
my money before you give me gas.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-04
Knew Women.

Knew Women.
Nov. 10 conclude"
Hold on l thought you said you
are reading from a woman writer
-And so am
-oh, no; you arc not
what makes you say thatr
"A woman never concluded
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-04

Missed n Chance.
why you look "a II you had seen a
ghost"
Ill did
Yea
What did you dor
Ran away
Why. good heavens. man. Why didn't
you engage II for the season for ess'-
bition purposesf"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-04
One Exception

One Exception.
Nobody win ever be tho brighter or
better for such sour old fellow Rs
Jim la
ct don't know about that GIum
make merry widows.-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-04
Unusual.

The captain and the mate on board
the Pretty Polly were at loggerheads.
They scowied whenever they met and
seized opportunities of scoring off each
other with fearful glee. Each took =
turn at making the days entries in the
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-04

~ oY DUNNING was 50 and had
N never been in love. You
Sec" he said 20 bis friend.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1919-12-25
TT HAS MADE ME
WELL and HAPPY"
ST. PAUL WOMAN WAS ALMOST A
NERVOUS WRECK-RESTOR-
ED TO HEALTH BY
TANLAC

'Tanlac has built me up from al
most a nervous wreck L a well and
happy woman" was the statement
made by Mrs. William Brabeck of ISL
Lawson St., st. Paul, Mimi, while
talking to a Tanlac representative the
other day.
Il suffered from nervous indigestion
and was so badly run down and nerv-
Gus that the slightest sound or noise
irritated me so / could hardly stand
it," continued Mrs. Brabeck, II could
MT rest at all at night, and | forgot
what it was to enjoy a good nights
sleep, and when l got up in the orn
ing l felt as If / hadn't been to bed
at all. l felt tired out all during the
day, and couldn't do ten minutes
sweeping before l gave completely out
ard had to stop and rest. My appe-
tite was poor and what little / did
eat upset me. Many times gas would
form so bad on my stomach that l
would become so nauseated | would
have to go to bed. 1t was out of the
question for me to do my Homework
tor every few moments / would have
to stop. | became so exhausted. For
two years l had been in this condition
and the suffering / have borne has
been terrible.
"One day my husband brought me
a bottle of Tanlac, and before | fin
ished that first bottle began to feel
much better, and now l have taken
six and feel just fine. My nerves were
sound ever disturbs me now. ] sleep
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1919-12-25
YAYLAND
Too late for last week

Too late Tor last week
Mr.. V. A. Marshall had the misfor,
tune to crush his foot Monday.
w. p. Noble clerked the r. W, Gam
BILE sale Tuesday, December II. This
was a good sale.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. p. Noble spent Sun
day in Huron
Miss Florence Grinnell is in Way
land for a few days this week with
friends.
Mrs. Shulther's left Tuesday for her
home at Wayne, Nebr.,
Mrs. VIM Butler was shopping in
Washington Tuesday.
Mrs. Geo. Ware passed away Thurs
day morning. The funeral a held
from the home on Saturday morning.
Interment at Lake Preston.
Mr.. C. f. Hanon was a business
caller in Miller Saturday. He depart
ed for Minneapolis Sunday morning
for a business trip.
Marcia Hackett is improving fast at
the Sprague Hospital. She expects to
return home en- Sunday.
Mrs. Ned Lloyd has been very sick
with tonsilitis. She is improving
slowly.
Do your Christmas shopping now.
Mrs. A. C.. Prentice and her sons
went TO the home of her father in
Earlville, Ill, to spend the holidays.
Mrs. Geddo and Mrs. Nesland were
Miller shoppers last Wednesday.
Mr.. Will McComb's departed Tues
day morning for the home of his
daughter Mrs. Harvey Carpenter at
Milledgeville, Ill. He will spend the
balance of the winter there.
Jess Sanderson left for his home in
Chicago Monday.
Trains running normally again will
he indeed a pleasure. This is promis-
ed us on the coming Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. /. J. Fisher are visit
ing friends and relatives in and about
Chicago.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1919-12-25

like a child. and every morning I get
up feeling rested and refreshed. My
appetite has come back and / can eat
anything l want, and my stomach is
increasing every day. My stomach
was never in better condition. I've
gone back to my homework, and l
can do it all now and the family
washing. too. | just can't say enough
for this Tanlac for it's remarkable
how it's made me well and happy,
when such a short while avo | was so
completely broken down in health"
Tanlac is sold in Miller by Collins
g. Shaw Drug Store, and in st. Law
renee by the Eureka Phry. Co.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1919-12-25
FintZeIl-C Cotton

Miss Myrna Fintzell and Mr.. r. b,
Cotton were united in marriage at the
home of Rev W. II. Thrall. D. D., IN
Huron OIL Monday, December % at
500 o'clock p. m.
They were accompanied by Miss
Lnid Farmer and Mr.. II. w. Cotton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cotton will go to
housekeeping on their farm south OF
Miller after a short wedding tour.
The best wishes of their friends is
fCr a bright and happy future. ""*
Ladies' wrist watches $3.50 to $50
at II. S. Downs, Jeweler.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1919-12-25
NOTICE

The mill team will make only one
delivery each day, any one wanting
feed, etc. will have to have their
orders in the day before, SO that It
will go put on the first delivery. This
does not apply to the merchants.
Deliveries will be made to the mer-
chants any time during the day.
Paul Rossbach, Mgr.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1919-12-25

unusually heavy obligations to meet
and must look to the money from cur
outstanding accounts to meet these.
We will greatly appreciate prompt
settlements
Yours truly,
Botsford Lumber Co.
F. J.. Weber, Mgr.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1919-12-25

IL IL the time of year when we must
ask you to attend to The settlement
of your o with us. We have
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1919-12-25

tate OF South DNONI GunyO Hand
is a true and correct ahmntM the financial conditions of Hand County, as appMrsM his 0ksa nd
that the auditors exhibit is a true adc correct statement all warrants drawn on the treasury during
the quarer and that the satemms of assets and liabilities is uuea corect A. G. SwaNhnd
A. C wEETLAN Auditor of Hand County
Suscrbeda and sworn to before me this 18th dy0 October 1919
SEAL Nellie b Nelson Notary Public #2 4.~
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Inks
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1919-12-25

DACK in 1877 a cow kicked over
ID a lantern and the burning of the
greater portion of Chicago was
the result. Such accidents will hap
pen on farms as long IS the dangerous
kerosene lamps and lanterns are de-
pended uponforlig ht. You, however,
AM be safe from such risks by having a
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-07-02
Market News

New York, July 1.-The publication
of the government crop report was
followed by very violent fluctuations
in the cotton market today. In gen
eral way it seemed that the condition
of 70 percent had been over discount
ed, but the crop indication OF 1885,
900 bales was lower than expected
and after big break, the market had
IAN equally big rally. The general
list closed barely steady at a net de-
cline of 70 to 80 points.
The list opened lower in response to
weak cables and reports of clearing
weather in the belt. Trading was COM
paratively quiet and fluctuations were
irregular until the government re-
port appeared when business became
active and excited.
1t appeared that good many sell
ing orders had been put in the market
for execution should the condition re-
port be 70 or above. The acreage
figures were about as looked for but
trade interests were heavy buyers on
the crop indication and there was also
active covering OR rebuying. This
buying power was exhausted, however,
and the market later was less active
with prices easing off under reallz-
ing, probably promoted by better
weather conditions in the belt.
:, The cotton closed barely steady.
Tho range q
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1919-07-02
New Orleans Cotton.

New Orleans, July 1.--Extreme
heavy liquidation in cotton today off
set the bullish statistics in the reports
on the crop issued by the government,
although at one time the market was
strong and buying was sufficient to
send prices six bale up from the
lowest levels. The tone OH the close
was steady at net losses of GO to "a
points.
1t was. small market in the early
trading with nervous and narrow fluc-
figures of 70 per cent issued at 10
o'clock were the lowest of record for
June rs and the indicated crop of 49,
$4,000 bales was we'll under general
expectations the market met a great
wave of realizing sales from longs
which caused quick break.
The market met good support from
fresh buyers and it recovered, and adj
vanced as suddenly as it broke, carry
ing the most active months over yes
terday's final prices. A little later
liquidation set in and it was felt from
then on.
The cotton market closed steady at
the decline, at net loss of 63 to "a
points.