davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1919-01-23

Mrs. w. +. Triton Of Brush Greek
has spent the past week at Encamp-
ment. nursing IA number Of influenza
sufferers in the Peryam family.
, 1919-01-23

Rev. ID. NJ. Davies of Evanston, Pres
byterian pastor at large for the Wyo-
ming district, conducted services mt the
local Presbyterian church last Sunday
morning and evening.
, 1919-01-23

T.. Kruger of Rawlins, accompanied
by II party of friends, spent a few hours
in Saratoga last Saturday.
, 1919-01-23

Now is a good time to stock up on
-four and ground feeds. Let's keep the
local mill busy-the mill needs the en-
enlargement and the business.
, 1919-01-23

County Attorney A. J. Roster was up
from Rawlins the first of the week on
legal business. He spent IA couple of
days here, returning home Tuesday.
, 1919-01-23

DIR. Il. J.. Bonner. eye specialist from
Laramie, came in Tuesday morning and
will spend the balance of the week in
the valley.
, 1919-01-23

William Turnbull is spending the
week in Denver, attending the Stock
Show.
, 1919-01-23

W. c. and Winthrop Condict left on
Monday for Denver to spend the week
at the Stock Show.
, 1919-01-23
SHORT STORIES


A. y. McManis was a visitor in town
from Sage Greek Monday.
, 1919-01-23

G. II. and Jesse Barkhurst were
among the visitors in town from Brush
Greek Saturday.
, 1919-01-23

a daughter was born this morning to
Mr.. and Mrs. J. \. S~choonjans at their
ranch home on Pass Creek.
, 1919-01-23

Matt Watt has been in Denver the
past several days for medical treat
ment and to attend the Stock Show.
, 1919-01-23

For Sale.-Sure-pop popcorn, 15e
h.; navy beans, Pic; Mexican
beans, 10c.; extracted honey, 10 lbs.
for $S.25.-J. H., Settler, Fort Col
Inns, Colorado.
, 1919-01-23

Oil and gas and leases for sale at
/ Sun office.
, 1919-01-23

The Sun to any address for $3.50
per veal.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-09-26

crackin' him over the head. He stuck
the point of knife or something into
him-just little way, Joe says-in
more'n a dozen places. What say?"
Il didn't say anything"
81 thought you did. Well, il hear
anything more I'll let you know"
Barnes listened at the door until he
heard the waiter gathering down the
stairway, and then went swiftly down
the hall to No. 80. Mr.. Prosser was
sleeping just as soundly and as re
soundingly as at midnight!
"By gadw he muttered, half-aloud.
Everything was as clear as day to him
now. Boiling into his own room, he
closed the door and stood stockstill
for many minutes. trying to picture
the scene I'm the cottage.
He found letter in his box when
he went downstairs, after stuffing the
tin box deep into his pocket. Before
he slit the envelope he knew that
Sprouse was the writer The message
was brief:
"After due consideration, feel that
It would be mistake for you to aban-
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-09-26
Continued from last week.
CHAPTER XIX.

A Trip by Night and Late Arrival.
Shortly after shutdown that eve
ming, the Rushcroft company evacu-
ated Hart's Tavern. They were de-
layed by the irritating and, to Mr..
Rushcroft, objectionable behavior OF
two officious gentlemen, lately arrived,
who insisted politely but firmly on
prying into the past, present and fu-
ture history of the several members Of
the organization, including the new
sbacker"
Barnes had devised a very clever
plan for getting Miss Cameron away
from the tavern without attracting I'M
due attention. She was to leave in
one of the automobiles that he had en-
gagged to convey the players to
Crowndale, where they were to
'show." In case of detention or in
Quiry, she was to pose as stage
struck young woman who had OBJ
tanned a place with the company at
the last moment through his influence.
When the hour came for the depar-
ture from Harris Tavern he deliberate
ly engaged the two secret service men
in conversation in the taprOOm. Miss
Cameron left the house by the rear
door and was safely ensconced in Pc
ter's automobile long before he shook
hands with the ''rat-catcherS" and
dashed out to join her. Tommy Gray's
car, occupied by the four players. was
moving away from the door as he
Sprang in beside her and slammed the
door.
Peters efforts to stay behind Tom
my's venerable but surprisingly ener-
getic car were the cause of many a
gasp and shudder from the couple who
sat behind him in the bounding car.
He had orders to keep back of Tommy
but never to lose sight of his tail light.
"Are you there?" he whispered.
eyes. Isn't it jolly, running away
like this? 1t must be wonderfully ex-
citing to be a criminal, always dodg
ing and"
ssh! Even a limousine may have
ears!"
But if the limousine had possessed
a thousand ears they would have been
rendered useless In the stormy racket
made by Peters muffler and the thun-
derOus roar Of the exhaust as the car
got under way.
Sixty miles lay between them and
Crowndale. Tommy Gray guaranteed
that the distance could be covered in
three hours, even over the vile noun
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-09-26
State of wisconsin, County Court,
Rusk County
IN PROBATE

State of Wisconsin, County Court,
Rusk County
IN PROBATE
In the Matter of the Will of Thomas
Henry Hooking, Deceased.
1t appearing by the verified petition
of Anna Dora Hooking. of the Village
of Conrath, in said Rusk county. among
other things. that Thomas Henry
Hooking, of the Village of Conrath, in
said Rusk county. lately died testate,
leaving last will and testament,
which has been delivered into CHS
court, and praying that a time and
place be appointed for proving said
last will and testament;
Therefore, it is appointed and or
dered that said petition and matters
therein be heard and proofs of said last
will and testament be taken at the reg
alar term of said court, appointed to
be held at the court house in said
county. in the city of Ladysmith, on the
seventh day Of October. 1919 at the
opening of court on said day, or as
soon thereafter as said matter can be
heard, when ali concerned may appear
and contest the probate of said instru-
ment
1t is further ordered that the time
within which the creditors of said de-
ceased shall present their claims
against such estate for examination and
allowance be and hereby is fixed and
limited to four months from the date
hereof.
1t is further ordered that all claims
and demands against said deceased be
received at the court rooms of said
court on any day hereafter until the
expiration of said four months and be
examined and adjusted at the regular
term of said court appointed to be held
at the court house in said county, in
the city of Ladysmith, on the third day
of February, 1920, at the opening of
court on that day or as soon thereafter
as the matter can be heard.
And it is further ordered that notice
thereof be given to all persons inter
ested by publication hereof for three
consecutive weeks, in the Ladysmith
News-Budget, newspaper published in
said county, the first publication to be
made within fifteen days from the date
hereof
Dated September Fifth, 1919.
BY the Court,
ID. w MALONEY,
Judge.
J. A. Michaelson, Attorney.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-09-26

tain roads. Ten o'clock would find
them at the Grand Palace hotel, none
the worse for wear, provided Che al
ways put 1t parenthetically) they lived
to tell the tale! The luggage had
gone on ahead of them earlier in the
day.
Soon after ten o'clock they entered
the town of Crowndale and drew up
before the unattractive portals of the
Grand Palace hotel. An arc lamp
swinging above the entrance shed a
pitiless light upon the dreary, G0dfOr-
Saken hosiery with the ironic name.
Miss Cameron was warmly con-
scious of the thrill that had come into
her blood when he carried her up the
stairs in his powerful arms, disdaining
the offer of assistance from the sud-
denly infatuated Tommy Gray.
Rehearsal at eleven sharp" an
nounced Rushcroft. 'Ietter-perfect,
every one of you. No guessing. BY
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-09-26

Barnes, lamely.
sThat's different. If / ever need a
friendly hand I'll call on you. It's only
fair that I should give you tip,
Barnes, just to put you on your guard.
From now on, I'm n free agent. want
to advise you to put that stuff in a
safe place. TIL give you two days
start. After that. if / can get 'em
away from you, or whoever may have
them, Tn going to do 1t. They will be
fair plumber from then on. Good
highland good-by for the present.
Stick close to your room till morning
and then beat it with her for New
York. give you two days start, re-
member"
He switched off the light suddenly.
There was no sound for many seconds,
save the deep breathing of the two
men. Then, with infinite caution,
Sprouse turned the knob and opened
the door half inch or so. He left the
room so abruptly that Barnes never
quite got over the weird impression
that he squeezed through that slender
crack, and pulled it after him!
Many minutes passed before he
turned on the light. The key of the
box was tied to the wire grip. With
trembling fingers he inserted it in the
lock and opened the lid. -. "A
half-million dollars worth of nice lit
tie things" Sprouse had said!
He did not close his eyes that
night Daybreak found him lying in
bed, with the box under his pillow, a
pistol at hand, and his eyes wide open.
He was in graver quandary than
ever. Now that he had the treasure in
his possession, what was he to do with
1t?
He solved the breakfast problem by
calling downstairs for waiter and
ordering coffee and rolls and eggs sent
up to his room. Singularly enough the
waiter solved the other and more dis
turbing problem for him.
"Some robbery last night" said that
worthy. "Feller up in one of the cot
tages at the sanatorium. All beat up,
something fierce they say"
Cup in Where?" almost shouted
Barnes, starting UP.
The man explained where the cot
tages were situated.
Seems he was to leave by auto
early this mornin', and they didn't
know anything was wrong till Joe
Keep-he's driving car Mr.. Norton
has for rent-till Joe'd been settin' out
in front for nearly half an hour. The
mans wife was waitin' fer him up at
the main buildin' and she got so tired
waitin' that she sent one of the clerks
down to see what was keeping her
husband. Well. sir. him and Joe
couldn't wake the Teller, so they climb
In an open winder, an by gosh, Jes
says it was terrible. The Teller was
layin' on the bed, feet an hands tied
and gagged, and blood from head to
foot. He was Unconscious, Joe says,
an'--my God, how his wife took on!
Joe says he couldn't stand it, so he
snook out, shakin' like leaf"
'Is-is the man dead?' cried
Barnes, aghast.
"NOpe! Seems like it's nothing seri-
Gus: just beat up, that's all. Terrible
cuts on his head and"
"What time did all this happen"
"DOc Smith figgers it was long about
midnight, judgin' by the way the blood
cO'gulated."
"Did they get away with much?"
Haven't heard. Seems as though
the burglar-must ha' been more'n one
of 'em, say-wasn't satisfied with
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-09-26

the way, Miss-er-'pon my soul, I
don't believe I got your name?"
JONES' said the new member,
shamelessly.
Barnes went down to the dingy
lobby. A single, half-hearted electric
bulb shed its feeble light on the desk,
In front Of which stood a man regis
tering under the sleepy eye Of the
night clerk.
Barnes was turning away when q
familiar voice assailed him.
Whirling, he looked into the face of
a man who stood almost at his elbow
the sharp, impassive face Of Mr..
SprOuSe.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-09-26
State Of Ohio, City of Toledo.

State OF Ohio, City OF Toledo,
Lucas County, So.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he
Is senior partner of the firm Of f.. j.
Cheney & Co.. doing business in the City
Of Toledo. County and State aforesaid.
and that said firm will pay the sum of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use of HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE. FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9Th day OF December,
"A. D. 1856. A. w. GLEASON.
(Sea) Notary Public
Halls Catarrh Medicine is taken in
ternally and acts through the Blood on
the Mucous Surfaces of the System. Send
F. J. CHENEY &c CO., Toledo. o.
Sold by all druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-09-26

Mrs. A. c.. Thompson and children,
Mr. and Mrs. II. =. Woodwork and r.
A. Smith drove to Barron Wednesday
evening. All of the party except Mrs.
Thompson returned home the same
evening. Mrs. Thompson and her sis
ters. Mrs. John Bowen and Mrs. Frank
Hurlbert. both of Barron. left Thurs
day morning for Sparta to attend a
family reunion.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-09-26

J. A. Michaelson, Attorney.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-12-15
INCREASE IN CROP VALUES

The value of crops produced in the United States
this year is nearly three times greater than the
age annual value during the five preceding the
outbreak of the European war, according to the
port of the secretary of agriculture ION the basis
of prices that have recently prevailed says the
rotary the total value of all crops produced in 1919
lis si5S73 600 compared with si4222, 100000 for
i9ts si3279000000 for 1917; 100000 for 1916;
&c. 100000 for 1914 and 100000 for the five
year average. t9019i4 These values represent
production and not net returns to the producer.
The value of live stock the farms in 1919 was
S. 000 compared with $S.2S4. 100000 in 1918;
S. 736oo0Oo in 1917; 1921 100000 in 1916
in 1911. and s53ts0o0OoO for the five year average
i9i0-i9i4
This increased financial showing, it is again nee
essary to emphasize, does not that the nation
is better off to that extent that it's real wealth
has advanced to that proportion. Considering merely
the domestic relations, the state is indicated
rather in terms of real commodities. comparative
statements OF which given in foregoing tables.
The increased values. however. do reveal that the
monetary returns to the farmers have increased pro-
portonately with those Of other groups producers
in the nation. and that their purchasing power has
kept pace in the rising scale of prices"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-12-15
Y. M. C.. A. TO BE HOST
TO GRAMMAR SCHOOL

On Tuesday afternoon the boys of the
higher grades of Eliza Jane Wilson
school will be the guests of the V NJ
c. A. in an afternoon of fun and play.
Through Miss Thornton, the popular
principal of the school, General Sec
rotary Moore, of the local ~" has
extended this invitation to all of the
boys over II years of age to meet
at the association Immediately after
their school is out, and big time is
assured the boys.
Games will be played in the big gym
and then the showers and game rooms
will be thrown open to them. Every
boy of twelve or over will be expected
and parents are asked to arrange the
boys chores SO that it may be posi-
bic for them to be at the 'sYs for this
game fest There will be no cost to the
boys, and the management hopes that
every boy in the school will be on
hand for the big time that will be ar
ranged for them.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-12-15
THE FLoRIDA DELEGATION

Taking them whole. we doubt IL any state In
the union has better stronger more faithful work
ing delegation in congress than Florida says the
Tampa Tribune.
The dean OF the delegation is Frank Clark. con-
rgessman from the Second district. who has been
growing in usefulness since the beginning Of the
been serving the state Loyalty efficiently since
1908 Joe Sears, representative of the Fourth dis
rict has made since his entry in 1915 which
gives would-be opponents pain and discomfort Sem
ator Trammell since taking his seat in 1917. grows
more and more in favor with his constituents be-
Of service rendered pleasantly and efficiently
Herbert Drane. representative from the First dis
tricts who went to Washignton in 1917, has taken
such hold the confidence affection OF his peo-
ple that the mention Of Opposition this past
summer drew the most overwhelming discourage
ment that any proposed opponent to congressman
ever got in Florida John H. Smithwiek of the Third
district the baby congressman, having taken his
[eary this year, surely has accomplished things pleas
ing to his people. for the astounding comes
that he will not have opposition for re-election-a
thing almost unbelievable in that district known
the hotbed Of politics in Florida.
Is it any wonder, then, with such men as these
looking after the of Florida
that the appropriations bill the
provement OF harbors and our rivers, and our
canals? Is it any wonder that when discrimination
seems have marked Florida shippers unfairness
in rates schedules. that have seen matters
smoothed out quickly?
Is it any wonder that all the state find
growing, to more unanimous proportions the de
cison and the determination that the present sem
representatives of Florida in the congress
of the United States shall be kept in office?
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-12-15
PINE HARBOR LODGE
ONCE DICKERSON CITY

Great changes are now being made
on the property of the Pensacola Bay
Syndicate, on Galvez Peninsula Bay
name of the town has been changed
to Pine Harbor and the name of the
hotel to Pine Harbor Lodge.
The Lodge is under the mana gement
of James A. Morrows, and wife, o.
Chicago.
The Lodge has been entirely re.
modelled and rebuilt in a manner to
give comfort and convenience.
All of the cottages are also being re-.
built, and new bridges and roads are
now being constructed.
Mr.. and Mrs. McCoid of Chicago, are
now comfortably settled in their cot
tage for the winter. G.. w. Berry, VITA
and daughter are occupying one OF
the other cottages. B. W. Clark and
wife are settled on Mr.. McCoid's farm,
which is being put into condition for
planting a crop
Land is being developed for the fol-
lowing Chicago parties: A. A. Cum
ming, treasurer for the Pullman Palace
Car Co.; F.. II. Pitkin, contraetOr;
Geo. W. Diener, manufacture; G. H,
Sloan, manager of the Kenwood Club:
Mr.. George W. Diener is having
cottage erected on his place, and lIr.
George J. Dehn has contracted for ths
purchase of the Edgar Farm for the
benefit of the club A new dock viii
be erected here which will add greatly
to the convenience and Accessibility
of the land.
Reservations are already being made
for Accommodations at the Lodge the
formal opening of which will taxa
place December the 18th, when din
ner and a dance will be given TO
party of Pensacola and Milton people,
Everyone should visit it this sea-
son.
There isn't any question but that
Pine Harbor will become a very pop
ular and famous place for recreation
and profit.
This is an ideal climate the year
around, and no better place can be
found for fishing and hunting. The
charm and beauty of the pine trees
together with the solemnity of the bay
adds greatly to the charm Of the sur
roundings.
Large verandas on the hotel props
erty add greatly to the comfort and
luxury of the guests. The beautiful
walks through the forests have a dis
tinct charm which is seldom found III
Florida. Nature seems to have en-
dowed this locality with unusual ad-
vantageS.
Next spring when the numerous
little farms are giving their first crops
the property win have the appearance
of prosperity and wealth.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-12-15
STATE FAIR WINNERS

The Florida state fair management has at last
gotten its affairs in such shape, to make possible
the acknowledgment of the honors which have come
to Escambia Marion. AOlachua. Lee and Dade coun-
ties. having sent out the following generous ac-
acknowledgement to the press of the state:
Esambia county won first prize in the county ex-
hbis at the Florida state fair, with Marion county
second; Aachua county third; Lee county fourth
and Dade county fifth.
Keen interest has conferred in the county contests
as there were nlmher of beautiful exhibits the
quality and quantity Of the products displayed being
especially good, while considerable time and thought
were given to the arrangement OF the displays in all
booths.
The judges in rendering their decisions posted a
score card by which credits on the several counts
showing how the awards were made.
Fellsmere won first and Homestead second in the
community contest and when the ribbons had been
conspcuously placed. the booths the center Of
traction, the exhibitors receiving many congratua-
tions. The Homestead exhibit adjoined the Dade
county booth, being practically part of it, yet di-
rectly advertising the thriving community of Home
stead
The Fellsmere exhibit larger and a little more
extensive Felsmere and Homestead are potn coming
communities of South Florida.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-12-15
@Y' DIRECTORS
TO BE ELECTED
ANNUAL MEETING OF Y. NJ. C. A.
MEMBERS TO P- HELD AT
BUILDING MONDA..

The annual meeting of the members
of the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation will be held on Monday night
at O'Clock for the purpose of elect
ing five members of the board. There
are fifteen members of the directorate,
five of whom are elected each year for
term of three years. Those whose
terms expire at this time are W. B.
Ferriss. George w. Howe. w. +. Nc
David, ]. HI. Sheriff. and w. E. Wilson.
A special program of activities will
be put on in the gymnasium at this
meeting. These will consist of some
spectacular work by the young mems
class, and a basketball game between
two OF the association teams, and
probably wrestling match between
two of the high school boys.
All members of the association are
urged to be present at this meeting,
as the directors are elected by the
membership and are their representa-
tives in the work of the association.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-12-15
GOVERNMENT AND THE PEOPLE.

The Independent has begun the publication of a
series Of Messages OF Five Nations to the American
People, the first OF which, from President Wilson
appears in the issue OF December 18TH
IN this foreword, as cure for unrest the presi-
dent sends to the American people, the following
message
Unrest is evident everywhere throughout the
world 1t is not of itself disease but symptom
OF disease In our country the disease lies prn-
cipaily outside the government. Those who think
otherwise are mostly the newcomers and the men
they nave influenced. The for their dsquiet is
fuller knowledge of American institutions. In this
nation the people have in their ballots the instru-
ments of peaceful change
We can know # change is desirable only by
knowing all the facts about the thing we wish to
alter The journals that give the facts about gov
eminent. its policies and activities set down by the
men principally responsible for them. will perform
public service They will afford a medium through
which the governments can report continuously to the
people.
Men today are blessed with new curiosity about
their governments Everywhere they are demanding
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-12-15

that the doors behind which secret policies have
been ncubated be thrown open and kept open hence
forth. The doors that do not respond to the keys
the people hold will be battered down and free
sageways erected in their stead.
.Autocratic governments of the past have lived by
concealment; free governments must live by under
standing In the new day that is dawning only those
governments that have secrets from their peoples
long endure do not say that such governments
will make no mistakes, but do say mistakes will
be fewer and easily corrected when all govern
ments are guided by well informed public opinion"