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The Elbert County tribune., 1919-12-19

back when Harold Bruce had come
home from the funeral of his mother.
bringing with him a wistful-eyed, sad
faced mite of girl.
Laura" he said to his wife, this is
Rhoda Marsh, a poor orphan child
whom my mother adopted. who has
given her the tenderest care to the last
hour of her life and was blessing to
her old age. She is left without o
home. Should we give her oneT
1--WE should, and we SHALL" came the
quick reply, as Mrs. Bruce gazed into
the earnest, longing eyes of the girl of
fourteen, and read there truth and in
nocence and soulful appeal TO all
that was maternal and synpathizing
in her nature.
1t proved to be n wise and fortuitous
choice. AS the children came along
Rhoda proved to them a true and lov-
ing sister. nurse and friend,
Then came test of the fidelity and
self-sacrifice of the girl just merging
into young womanhood. Both of the
children were taken down with dan
gerous contagious malady. The house
was quarantined. Rhoda braved the
perils of infection. Day and night she
was the constant attendant of Don
and Eta. She found so sure a loving
place in the hearts of those she had
benefited, that her eyes beamed with
joy and happiness whenever she was
in their presence.
The physician who attended the
children was Albion Merritt He had
entered the profession the protege of a
wealthy man, and had acquired q
clientele of prominence and large
income. 1t was when the little ones
were convalescent that he had come to
Mr.. Bruce. who was close personal
friend.
Bruce" he said, 'T cannot find
words to express my admiration and
respect, yes, and something deeper, for
that sweet little, heroine. Rhoda. whose
studious care of the children. far more
than my ministrations, is responsible
for their recovery"
yes" answered Mr.. Bruce with
genuine 9sEvor in his tones, "she is a
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-12-19
Exact Copy of Wrapper.
The Important Part.

Spike says to me last night" began
lleloise of the rapd-fire restaurant.
HE says"
"Ps-s-s-st !" interrupted Claudine Of
the same establishment. What's com
ing on, up there In front?''
''Aw. n guy pulled a gun on another
guy-talked about killing him for run
ming around with his wife. or some
thing OF the sori--and the rest of the
gents are trying to mold him till the
cop comes. Spike says to me. Honest
t glory. Kid he says. you sure look
sweet t'night' just Ike that l''-Kan-
sus city Star.
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HAD ITS REDEEMING QUALITY
Small Girl Evidently Looked on An
noyino Smoke With the Eye
Of = True Artist.

small girl was watching the SMOKE
pouring from the srnokestack of a fac
tory The sun shone back of the
smoke. and this. with the clear blue
sky. seemed to appeal TO the child as
she exclaimed: ''oh. mother. look at
the pretty smoker
''Why. the very idea - said the
mother Then she proceeded To tell
all about the iniquities of smoke. She
explained at great length the great
fuel loss. the Injurious effect OF the
smoke on the lungs and, worse than
all this, how terribly dirty it is and
how she had to slave from morning
until night. serubbing and securing
and washing. In an effort To get rid
of the coal SCOT from smoke
The little girl listened dutIfully. but
her gaze fingered on the opal-tinted
smoke billows. When her mother had
concluded she remarked: 'Yes. moth
er. but Won can hardly blame 1t for
being pretty anyway, can your
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ana y .ace to All tiiose wno a.. ~ 10
her!" in gently -sverent tone con-
tinued Doctor Merritt. and with SUI
preme satisfaction the young physician
viewed the five reunited ones in a
maze of embraces, kisses and tears.
Rhoda, cfinging to Mrs. Bruce. hid her
face in modest confusion. as Doctor
Merritt recited her brave battle
against the elements in great storm
upon battered raft until she had
brought the children to safety
But you. Doctor Merritt?" pro-
pounded Mrs. Bruce wonderingly--
''how came you to be at Fair villa?"
u arrived there after The disaster"
was the reply II had gone there on n
specific mission. later executed, TO ask
our peerless Rhoda. queen of all wom-
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Rhoda extended her hand he covered
it with kisses and pressed 1t to his
happy, happy heart.
'If there was a mistletoe here
would march you two promptly under
it !" threatened Mrs. Bruce. immersed
In thrilling joy and gratitude.
"There shall be one before Christ
mas morning arrives - cried Doctor
Merritt in tones that rang out like a
cheer "Come, Bruce. you and l on a
hunt for Santa Claus and the choicest
gifts he can bestow, oh nowhere in
the world, and never to any others.
has there come happier. merrier
Christmas than the one we shall cele-
bratei''
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Historic Ar. zona.

The Spanish Trail association that
proposes To re-eStnbIish through the
Southland. from Florida to the western
sea. the main highway over which
came the earliest of the white men.
Will find especially interesting The
route through Arizona.
Within the land now known as Ari-
zona most of the travel of early days,
dnting back to l53S, was from New
Spain norihwar,i, though Cabeza de-
Nnca. In 1885. managed. on more
southerly line. to encompass the dis
lance that lies between the Gnf Of
Mexico and the Gulf of Cortez, to us
known as the Gulf of California.
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PIannira His Future.

The Proud Father-Tm sure of II.
The kids going to'inherit my looks,
The Fond Mother-That WIN he tw.
ful. Can't you make will and dlsln-
herit him?
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ESMe63x DIR Hght only in the room
&5GaS where the mourning
denizens, Harold Bruce
ana his wife. Laura, sat They were
awaiting the arrival of taxicab or
aered In time to catch an evening train
Tor the South. Both were somber-
faced and wearied of mien They had
not spoken for some time. for IL was a
situation where words meant nothing
The wife never lifted her tear-stained
eyes, the husband wore a set express
sion upon his face as though exerting
the utmost will power to. repress the
poignant emotion which consumed him.
Without, joyous shouts echoed, the
sound of merry sleigh bells tinctured
the air with Christmas eve fervor, and
the contrast of this long-anticipated
holiday presentation with what they
had hoped and planned for. wrenched
their souls to the point of anguish
Their lives desolated beyond repair
poignant memories ever present. they
scarce dared to rest their glance upon
the portraits of two smiling, happy
faces looking down from heavily
framed picture, for only that morning
they had received the terrible news
that the originals. their only chill
dren, Don, aged six. and Eta. two
years his Junior, had been victims,
with many others. of a disaster by
cyclone and flood that had devastated
the district where they had their win
ter home in Florida.
All they knew was that the pretty
bungalow and many others, with their
occupants, had been swept away, and
hundreds were said to have perished.
and no word had been received as to
the fate of their two little ones, nor of
Rhoda Marsh, who had them in charge
Rhoda Marsh had come into their
thoughts almost as frequently as little
Eta and her brother. Each recalled
that ii was Christmas eve four years
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-12-19
Sleigh
bells
peal with
merry jingle.
church bells set


the air a>tinsle. while
with these the door
bells mingle in a syncopated
score There's the sound of happy
greeting as acquaintances
are meeting: there's the knell
cf Christmas fleeing as the clocks
strike o er and o er; Johnnie rumpets
shriekins shrilly. Philips drum and
fife's not still: he makes attempt to drown
but lily sounds of guns that outside roar.
There's the squeak Of Nollie's dolly. and the
,quawk of Dole' 'spoly. and the screams o
laughter Jolly from this happy Iiule
-four. But above all Christmas noises
made by little girls and boys is one tina,
better than all toys is: more good
cheer it holds
in
store
'Tis
the
p, sound
of mother pitchin' things
about ou; in the kitchen
as she calls (she knows
we're itchin') Come to
dinnerl' through the door
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enterprisina France.

Nearly $4,000. .ooo,oo0 is proposed to
be spent by France for Improvement
of ports. interior navigation and rail
roads.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-12-19

Deafness in women is due to their
failure to practice the art of listening.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-12-19

Married people ARE like shoes-if ex-
actly alike they nre not n fitting nalr.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-12-19

A little learning is less dangerous
than viv'd re...-i.'n-fo,
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-12-19

To dressmaker, fitting dress is
a mere matter of form.
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-12-19
That Depends.

Don't you adore what the poe
calls the voices of the night?"
Not II the baby has the collie"
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-12-19

HE shades OF the pretty
home were pulled down
and the gloom of dusk
was alleviated by one
light only in the room
where the mourning
denizens, Harold Bruce
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-12-19
Wttr
Gllrtatntaa
EttP RALPH "a HAMILTON
GESsssssssssssa=azzsS,xSI 81

Copyright. 1919. By Western Newspaper q
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-12-19
D & COMPANY
INCORPORATED
The Great Mail Order House

You have probably been csstomer of Montgomery Ward
Co for years You have probably hundreds of dollars by
mail to this Perhaps has occurred you that
day you might be able few shares of stock
Montgomery Ward Cobe able share its profits Here
such opportunity.
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Write NOW for Circular /!

fully describing this has prepared
1t tells of the gigantic Of the busnesste earnings
of the companyof the dividends that have been paid Write
for this circular today Learn how you may become partner
in the business of Montgomery Ward Co. Write for the
circular NOW
The Elbert County tribune., 1919-12-19

The great Chicago mail order house is
its capitalization. 1t expects to do business than
beforeto larger profits If this proves true
Montgomery Ward Co stock should steadily in
in value and earn handsome dividends
On Monday Dec. Sth, I919 $4,000 shares
stock offered to the public for the first $45
per share Indications that day that would all be
quickly sodtat to secure any of it, you will have place
your order Immediately.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1919-10-11
tsLOCAL Il
HAPPENINGS
J. II. Anderson is In town.

J.H. Anderson IL In town.
Frank and Mckinley Thompson
were In the city during the week on
business.
James Raycraft and John Holder
have recently returned from n visit
TO the formers ranch on Stems
mountain.
Mrs. Frank Dibble. Mrs Lester
Williams and her children were
among our visitors from Silver Creek
during the week.
r. J. Gallagher made a hurried trip
TO Portland the fore part Of this week
returning Tuesday evening to look
after his law business before tho cir
cult court.
= Mr.. and Mrs. r. q. Howser are
over from Ontario visiting with rel
atives and friends In this section. Al
present they are In the Stems noun
tai 3 hunting for deer.
j. X. Lewis and his daughter Anna.
nre here from Wapauitia. on a visit
90 James Pearson and other relatives.
Mr.. Lewis formerly resided In this
vicinity, his wife being a sister TO
Mr.. Pearson.
V. Cawlheld was over from his
home at Van yesterday. He was ac-
companied by his son Harold, who
has Just returned from over seas ser
vice In the army. Harold was on
the line OF occupation since the arm
istice was signed. and had the dis
tinction OF coming home with Gen.
Pershing and marching with him In
the big parades at New York and
Washington.
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srATMENT OF THE OWNERSHIP

Management, etc, required by the
Act OF Congress Of August ~. 1919,
or Tho TImes-IIerald published
weekly al Burns, oregon, for October
1. 1919.
State OF Oregon. County OF Harney ,ss.
Before me, n notary public In and
for the State and county aforesaid
personally appeared Julian Byrd. who
having been duly sworn according "a
law. deposes and says that he IL the
publisher OF The Times-Herald and
the following is to the best OF his
knowledge and belief. n true state
mont OF the ownership, management,
etc, OF the aforesaid publication for
the date shown above, required by
the Act OF August 20, 1912. to-wit:
l. That the name and address OF
the publisher, editor, managing ed
itor and business manager IL Julian
Byrd, burns, Oregon.
2. That the owner ~ Julian Byrd,
Burma. oregon.
.. That the known bondholdcrs,
mortgageos aud other security hold
ors owninp or holding per cent Of
more OF total amount OF bonds, mort
cages or other Rccuritios are: The
Mcrreuthalor Linotype company.
JULIAN BYRD.
Sworn To and subscrlhed before me
this 10th day OF October. 1919.
MM. FARRE.
Notary Public for oregon,
My oommlseion expires May 81. 1921
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$S61,96O.52
UNITED STATES DEPOSlTARY
OREGON STATE DEPOSITARY
ACCOUNTS INVITED

( Mrs. Anna Haines and her son vii.
bur were IN from the Diamond valley
ranch during the. week.
Reports are encouraging as To the
condition OF the late fall range. Re
cent rains have saved many dollars
TO the stock men OF this county
Ray Smith and family have gone
10 Boise where they will make their
home. Mr.. Smith has bought a res
idcncc In Boise.
Your nclghbors are Interested In
yoar visitors. Let Tho Times. Herald
know when you have relatives or
friends stopping with you. Phone =.
Grover Goodlow and family were
In town during tho week. guests Of
relatives and friends. They are now
reSiding on the Bert Bower place on
Cow creek.
q. w. Cievenger has gone to Vale
where he hopes to fnd relief from
rheumatism by bathing In the hot
springs az that place. II these do
not benefit him he will 10 20 Hot
Lake In Union county.
Mrs. Clarence Young II M present
n guest OF relatives In this city. She
and her children came up from Port
land some time ago and have been
visiting with her parents. She II
home 10 stay. as Clarence In expected
home In a short time.
Frank. Ira. VIII aud Alya Smead.
four brothers Of Mrs. II. q. Smith.
arrived here the latter part OF last
week from their homes In Washougai
and White Salmon. Washington. to
visit with Mrs. Smith and family and
To do a little shooting at water fowl
Some Of these gentlemen have been
here before and have met many OF
our town people. VIII and Alva
brought their wives with them on
this trip.
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PAID LOCALS.

MAN AND WIFE want position on
ranch for the winter. Inquire at
this office. i0-litf.
LOST Steel square between the
BELL A ranch and Alex Ilanley's
ranch. suitable reward for it's
return. GEO. w. YOUNG. lO-litf.
WANTED--One.t two. or three mon
TO work on ranch at $75 per month.
Inquire at this ofiice. i0-fitf.
Chester Carter lost a drab colored
rain coat between his home and the
post Office last summer. Finder Will
be suitably rewarded II II In returned
to him. 1911 ~.
FOR RENT--Three rooms suitable
for light housekeeping, one block OF
Main street. Inquire at this Office or
phone Wl33N2. l0-4tf.
SEED GRAIN FOR SALE.
Choice Spring Rye ....,.,...-... 5c.
Fall Rye .-...,......................,...
Fairly Baart Wheat .................. Nc.
itannchOn harley ........,............. 5c.
Archie MCGOWAN, Burns, Ore. 1926
A. +. Il. George. OF Lawen, Oregon.
has the selling agency for tho Lubri-
cant Carbon Remover for Harney and
Grant counties. Reliable purchasers
may take can and try L.. n II
doesn't do everything claimed for II.
return II and the purchase money
VIII be refunded. 1925
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Ladies' house dresscs are now II
per cent of In price.
Mrs. ~. n. SCHWARTZ.

Ladies' house dresscS are now 10
per cent of In price.
Mrs. u. y. SCHWARTZ.
The Robert Glen ranch In Section
~. r. 2B H., R.32is r., for sale at
&t2OO.OO cash.
WIN. FARRE.
A lady's black plush coat was
found recently on the road and was
brought 10 this ONCE this week.
Owner may have same by calling and
identifying tho coat and paying for
this notice. 10-4.
The Times. Herald paid locals pay.
500 acres OF pasture with water for
rent $3.50. Can he reached by tele-
phone al A. w. Huriburts.--E. NJ.
WARD, Narrows, oregon. f0-4-1f
FOR SALE 49, About so tons OF
straw. feed corrals, well water and
800 acres good pasture. Also 900
acres OF good bunch grass pasture.
Inquire at this Office. l0-4.l1.
The Timcs.Iicraid paid locals pay.
Mrs. Clarence Maco N prepared
10 deliver milk 10 customers I'm Burns
each morning. Notify her n you
want milk IN any quantity. p-27tf
Good seed rye for salo. u. N.
Nelson. at Dog Mountain. Post-of1co
box 100. Burns. n
For saic-Slx hole cooking range.
In excellent condition. Bargain II
taken at once. See J. A. Krumholz
at the Universal Garage. n.
FOR sALE--Almost new plano.
Inquire of Mrs. r.. &. Reynvaan. tele-
phone sF2i. i0-+u
FOR sALE--3o0 bushels OF seed
rye. ~ cents. - GEO. PARSONS.
Warm Springs Valley. i0-+u
For saic--7oo ID. Tubular suction
feed sharplcss Cream Separator.
nearly new w.--Chas. Wilson.
Four registered Jcnncts for sale
registered jack nj stand. withers
Ranch, IIarncy. Oregon.
ESTRAy hay bald faced gciding.
Q years old. weight $50. branded oj
on right shoulder. Likely ranging
In mountains northeast OF Burns. /
Suitable reward Cor his recovery.
MCKINLEY THOMPSON.
1911 e. Lawcn. Oregon. /
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Many n small al has prevented q
large deficit.
I'D Stallard was over from hi,
home on Otis creek Wednesday.
y. ~ Towsicy was down f,om his
mountain home today.
Charley Foley haa returned "a
Notre Dame. Indiana. To resume his
studies In the law school.
norn-Friday. October 10. to Mr.
and Mrs. Roy Mouilen. "a sou. Both
mother aud son are reported doing
nnc at the Fireoved hospital.
H. Thcls II back IN town after be-
Ing up at the saw mill and also do
Ing some carpenter work for people
In That ncignDorhood.
Born Wednesday. October I. at
the Flrcoycd hospital In this city. To
Mr.. md Mrs. Henry Bradley. n
daughter.
Walter sullivan came In Yesterday
lie H. travelling representative for a
making this territory at regular m
torvals. His old time chums aud
former frionda always give him a big
welcome.
Hans Nelson arrived here Tuesday
night from Portland To visit for a
short time with old time friends.
Hans has been employed In Portland
for the past two years aud holds a
good position. Ills friends IN this
section are glad To see him and to
nnd he N prospering
Mr.. and Mrs. q. l.. James took
their departure recently for Spring
ncid. III, after "A delightful visit with
their daughter and son in.law. Mr..
and Mrs. Joe Krumhoix. MIR. and
Mrs. James will visit IN Illinois for
a time before rctracing their steps
to tho west aud taking up their I'm
periai Valley home In California.
Their son Harry Ia stili here. but ex-
poets TO leave the frst of IN. week
for the California home. making the
Journey In his car.
Mrs. Dan varicn arrived nome last
Friday from San Jose. California,
where she had been for several
months for tho benefit Of her health.
She returns looking flno and says she
feels Just as good as she looks. Mrs
Varien told "A representative of this
paper that there was much unrest
among the working people OF lower
one particular reason be-
Ing the invasion Of the section by 40
many Japanese, who dominate things
IN the fruit packing plants and sim
liar industries.
e.. ". Dillman. one of the first of
the Harney county boys To volunteer
his services at the beginning OF the
war, arrived home last week. lie
served In the navy and was on the
Pacific coast all during the war. go
Ink over To Honolulu during the time. |
Mr., Diilman resigned his position as |
deputy county clerk TO enlist. and up |
Dn his return he resumed HIS old |
place the morning following his ar
rival. lie has been kept busy greet
ng his many friends since his re-
urn.
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STOCK IAiPOUNDED.

A heifer and yearling steer.
Holstcins. branded quarter circle q
on left ribs. also what looks like 10
on right hind leg, low down. owner
may have stock by proving same and
paying required charges. i0-<
r. J. MCDONALD, City Marshal.
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rHE FiHsr NATIONAL BANK OF
BURNS. CAPITAL AND SURPLUS
100000. THE Rank THAT
/ MAKES YOUR - 3 SAFE"
ACCOUNTS INVITED.
Tho nurns Garage has ordered
five additional Delco-f. Light plants for
local dlstribution. II YOU contem-
plate tho purchase OF your own light
lng plant. see the Burns Garage be-
fore they are all taken.-Adv. n
Patients receive the best OF care at
the fireovcd Maternity Hospital.
For Rsnt-boo acres OF good pas
turs II miles from Burns. Pine grass.
plenty OF running water and shade
and all under fence. Il. l.. Hass.
Burns oregon.
THE FIRST NATIONAL RANK OF
BURNS. CAPITAL AND SURPLUS
100000. 1.-THE BANK THAT
MAKES YOUR se . SAFE"
ACCOUNTS INVITED.
Prompt service and courteous
treatment will always be accorded
lairont of tho Burns lio,ei Barber
Shop. Baths at any hour OF the
day. @. w. Simmons. frop.
General dressmaking at the home
OF Mrs. J. r.. Sixemore. 80 Miss Ida
Lewis. 1918
Plano In excellent shape for rent
for tho winter months. Apply j.
Fellows. For information inquire 81
The Times Herald office. i0-t
\ The Times-Heraid paid locals pay.
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MAN AND WIFE want position on
ranch for the winter. Inquire at
this office. l0-Iltf.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-04
P0SLAM VITAL
TO SUFFERERS
FROM ECZEMA

f you have eczema your prompt use
OF Poslam may mean all the difference
between immediate comfort and long
period of itching distress. Take the easy,
pleasant way to quick relief. Apply Pos
lam lam right on the raw places that burn and
itch. Feel a burden lifted as the skin
then to what high state OF efficiency
this reliable remedy has been brought.
Poslam Is concentrated. Short treatment
suffices for most minor troubles.
Sold everywhere. For free sample write
70 Emergency Laboratories. 243 West 47th
St, New York City
Poslam Soap, indicated with Poslam.
should be used IL skin lie tender and
sansifiva-Ab-
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-04
Sport News

calmly lying flat on his back oper-
ating on Camp, with not only both
shoulders on the mat, but his entire
torso there. Who couldn't gain a fall
under the circumstances. 1t wasn't
the referees fault, however, because
during this fiasco he was seating men
on the opposite side of the stage.
Camp retrieved matters in the sec
ond session by beating Morgan in a
trifle less than three minutes. 1t was
called draw.
Red" Forbes and Kid Cole, fresh
from Is months service at the real
front, put up pretty boxing exhibit
ton of four rounds.
Nick De Court by wire from Ogden
challenged the winner or either man
for $500 side bet winner take alI'
and Managoff said he would stay over
and meet him. Santel explained to
the crowd he was booked ahead for
a couple of weeks, but would return
to Boise in about three weeks and
meet De Court. Nick states in his
wire that unless the challenged is ac-
copied at once he will leave Ogden
for Los Angeles, his home.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-04-04
YOU HAVE A
MISERABLE COLD
Wont Take Long for DR.. King
New Discovery to Relieve It.

Chilis hot flushes, weepy eyes and
nose, cough steadily growing more
persistent, phlegm- clogged chest.
heavy head-those conditions are
quickly and pleasantly corrected with
'Dr. Kings New Discovery.
Cold and coughs, most bronchial
troubles soon submit to this fifty
year-ol standby. Grownups and
children both like it. Promotes COM
fort and rest.
Get this relief from cold" misery.
Buy a bottle while you think Of it.
All druggistS-60c S120.