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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-04
By parke Whitney

wished that I were back on the YER
anda of the Mountain View House!
Up. up, we climbed. We had lost our
trail several minutes before. Now. IL
was every man for himself! had to
pick my way and cling to bushes and
trees. / dared not look back or down
over the precipice, but kept my eyes
upon the earth, picking my next step
/ didn't attempt to locate my COM
panions. but simply climbed. inch by
inch. like a woodpecker going up a
treel
l reached out TO grasp protruding
limb to pull myself UP by. when--I
heard it crack--my head whirled as
I fell backward-Aand l was gone!
Down. down, fell--it seemed miles!
/ tried to speak. to cry out. but my
voice failed me. heard Longley ex-
claim. who was behind me, my God
Jack has lost his footing!" My watch
fell-out Of my pocket and rolled down
the mountain side. Careening in
space, sometimes almost bouncing
over the rocks and logs. down ! fell
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-04
Just Like a Husband

Martha" he soothed. do sit down
and enjoy the paper, and forget all
about dust. You have the cleanest
house 1 know Of" Then, in a des-
perate attempt to divert her attention,
Here's the fashion sheet. Have yon
seen it?'
Mrs. Barrows seized the sheet and
was soon engrossed In its fascinating
descriptions. Her husband. feeling
slight panss Of hunger went to the
pantry and returned with a large.
luscious sandwich. which he was eat
ing with great relish.
Martha, the observant, cast stern
eyes OF disapprpval on him. why.
George Barrows." she exclaimed. You
surely are not going to eat again so
soon after breakfast?"
I'm going to finish this sandwich;
that's one sure bet" retorted her
spouse. between satisfying mouthfuls.
Now, Martha. for heavens sake, don't
lecture about that"
Silence. Mrs. Barrows returned to
her fashion sheet, looked on the oppo-
site side and gave triumphant little
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-04

up there somewhere-liket the youth in
'Excelslori'"
"old man. I'm with you'll" suddenly
exclaimed Thompson who hadn't yet
taken part in the conversation. I'm
with you!" And knocking the ashes out
OF his pipe he stood up his full six feet
and strode over to where I was sitting.
Put 1t there," he. said, and thrust
out his hand. Shake. Wen make the
climb tomorrow morning-start at
sun-up. what dye say?"
That suits mel" 1 replied, taking
Thompson's hand and rising. "well
do it," And then. looking at the other
members OF the party, inquired.
How is it, fellers?"
Suits me-" said Longley.
We'll. IL you insist" said Howard.
"I'll do it--T'm no quitteri"
That night we inquired of the hotel
keeper about the best trail up the
mountain side. Better have q guide.r
he warned US. Eyer kin only go about
a mile on the road, and then yer strike
a narrow path which winds up the
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-04

Even her little mother was vigorously
excluded from such functions. One
had to make the correct impression.
So Helene. Systematically snubbed
all except the rockets, and left her
orders for the morrow's mousse and
bonbons, cakes and ices, In Elton's
caterers department
On the way out of the store she met
a smiling blue eyed man, whom she
greeted effnsively. He, too, was a
rocket. or better, a fixed star.
81 am anticipating seeing you TO-
morrow. Mr.. Elton" she told him.
''I shalI~be there, Mrs. Braithwaite, a."
he said cordially. And bring my wife. "
Helene arched her genteel brows.
and gasped with surprise. your wifei"
she exclaimed. THE great John FL
ton married. What's the joker"
The man laughed.
y You'll see tomorrow. Mrs. Braith-
waite" he promised enigmatically.
Were sending over the stores or
chestra for you. Fine program"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-04

to what anyone would expect certain
death! Helplessly reached out to
grasp something anything limp. =
twlg even, but could clutch nothingi
I thought over my past life--my sins
Everything!
had just about given up all hope Of
surviving when---suddenly--I fell into
an immense rotten log-gouged out by
weather and time-fell into it as
straight as though had been shot out
Of gum l couldn't have asked for
a softer seat, either in heaven or on
earth! II was upholstered as It were.
by about eight inches OF decayed wood
as fine as powder. as soft as feathersi
1t was a miracle, that's all. and an
answer to prayer! l just sat there for
half an hour. congratulating myself
upon my wonderful doliverance and
looking down into the gulch beneath
me. Finally heard the guide calling.
I'm all right" shouted back.
Tell the tellers to keep going-I'm
through climbing, I've got a good
start down, and I'm going 10 hunt my
watchi No more movie stun for mel"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-04
Climbing Mount Billings

was rough and winding. while on each
side were gigantic trees and thick un-
derbrush. There were wonderful Wis
tas of scenery. picturesque and tempt
ing to the artists brush. But we left
them all behind us with a mental note.
resolving to put them on canvas at a
later date.
Finally the road grew marrow and
steep and no longer was winding, but
seemed TO shoot straight up. But 1t
soon turned again we saw that it led
down along the mountain side. At the
point where 1t ceased to climb there
was rough path which broke through
a thicket of underbrush and could be
seen crawling upward like snake.
We stood on the road and followed
the path with our eyes. That's the
path we take" said the guide. TITS
rather steep after you tramp a while. ="
We thought so. but were eager to
hit the trail. We climbed single file
straight up the side of the mountain.
Now we were hid by underbrush and
trees. and then suddenly we came out
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-04

with a splash of brilliant colors on
hats and gowns, in luxurious apart
ments (aImost equal to the Birds Eye
apartments). in the clubs she Joined
and the theatre. dancing and bridge
parties she and her sristocratic hus-
band patronized, and especially in her
exclusive at homes on Wednesday aft
ernoon. Then. too. Helene's ascent
made a slushing rocket noise as she
rolled along the city streets In her
tsngerine-colored Limousine, a genteel
snobbish sort OF noise that put to
shame all the little firecrackers and
penny torpedoes. as they went of in
their old way. bobbing along on the
sidewalks.
Now Cara Saunders. though a nice
enough girl and most popular. was, in
Heleue's estimation, a penny torpedo,
and she would not even invite her TO
the little informal Elton at home"
the next day. Only heads OF depart
ments should be admitted to such fes-
tITities, In her mahogany apartments.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-04

squeal Look, George!" she exclaim-
ed. They're selling shirts at Grey's
tomorrow at a great bargain. Three
dollar shirts for 9S cents. They are
able to do this because they bought
the cloth before the war" Derisive
snorts from her better half. We'll, IL
you won't believe in bargains, can't
convince you. but Just think of the
stamps 1 could have got" Then. as
her husband remained uncommunica-
tive: Speaking OF shirts. George, that
reminds me to ask you why you have
left of your hannels this changeable
weather and put on your lighter
weights? don't wish to argue" as
her husband gave an impatient twitch.
"but l put the question to you in all
fairness-are such changes sensible
at this timer"
No answer. MFR. Barrows was evil
IDENTIFY deeply engrossed IN his story.
Mrs. Barrows' interest In the paper
had waned. She hdgeted. Finally her
attention was attracted to some bar
rels in the adjoining yard.
George" No answer. George"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-04
n LETTER from Frances, moth
"A err" Harvey called gayly as
- - ha ap4arad 4ha l{vir1 room,

Aer' Harvey called sayiy as
he entered the living room,
Mrs. Burr hurried in from the kitchen
"a letter from her daughter was a
joyful event. She opened 1t quickly.
while Harvey hovered near, waiting
for her to read It aloud.
Dearest Mumsie," Mrs. Burr began,
TIL be home Saturday afternoon on
the / O'Clock train There is an cpl
6ernio of measles at the academy, so
We are closing up for two weeks. Moth
ing serious. SO don't be alarmed. l
am bringing Ann Winthrop with me.
Her home is IN Colorado and she has
no place TO go and is awfully lone
some, as this is her first year out Of
college. She teaches Latin here and is
my best chum. and know you will
love her. Tell Harvey he won't be a
woman hater after Saturday"
Harvey huddled his six-foot length
uncomfortably in the morris chair. 'If
that isn't the limit" he CALCULATED in
deep disgust Cant you send q tele-
gram or something, mother. and ward
of the Latin teacher? You have good
excuse. The maid had to go away to
take care Of her sick sister, and you
can't be expected to entertain all by
yourself"
Mrs. Burr laughed good naturedly.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-04
A State Secret.

How did Constable slackputter get
hurt?" asked the washing machine
agent.
lie says he was run over byNA
bunch of joy riders" replied the land
lord of the Petunla Tavern. But there
is hoarse rumor going around that
he fell asleep while cranking lady's
Ford. and she thinking he was through
with the job, started forward and surg
ed athwart him. as they say in
Stories"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-04
n R. BARRowS settled himself
n In his easy chair with sigh
of infinite content. II was a

of infinite content II was a
rainy Sunday-asteady downpour that
threatened TO deiuge any neishborly
person who might wish to venture out.
Mr.. Barrows was aware of this fact;
hence the sigh of INFINITE content.
His wife entered the room, her eyes
darting here and there for dust after
the manner of good housewife She
espied her husband resting blissfully
In the big chair; his feet crowning a
second one.
That's right, George" she beamed
~Enjoy yourself. It's your one day of
rest through the week. and it's rain
ing SO hard nobody will be here to-
day, so you can read without inter
ruption.'
Mr.. Barrow's answering smile was
somewhat apprehensive, but he smiled
pleasantly as he answered, That's the
idea, Martha see good day ahead
of me. Some life." Then he sank
down even lower in the easy chair.
Scarcely had he started to read
when his wifes wandering eye found
the long sought bit of dust on the car
pet. 1t happened to be under the arm
of her husbands chair. She hustled
out into the kitchen and returned with
the broom.
Now. don't you move, George" she
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-04

~ GOD morning." purred Mrs,
- Leon Archmont Braithwaite
fashionably TO an assistant
manager. as she adjusted her furs and
strolled through Elton's linen depart
ment on her way to the confectioner's.
Then she Tilted her auburn head a
trifie higher and snubbed little Cara
Saunders. who was presiding over the
noon hour trade-pretty as pink rose
with the dew on It.
Cara finished tying the $1e.ee
luncheon cloth. smiled at her elderly
customer. who had come in for a share
Of Mrs. Icons snub, and then smiled
again as she put her hand with a
quick gesture against two hard giist-
eninx round little objects. that for ex-
actly I'VE weeks she had worn beneath
her blouse. suspended by a gold chain.
Cara was still smiling as she watch
ed Mrs. Leon e <snobbish progress down
the aisle, aud greeted fair large
man who at that moment sauntered
down from Elton's offices and smiled
hack al her over the counter.
Three months before. Ellen Bond.
clerk at Eitou's ribbon counter had
married Leon Anchmont Braithwaite'
Young Elton's assistant manager. ana
l. Helene Bond-Arehmont-Braith-
ai,e. she had gone up like rocket
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-04

" veranda OF the Mountain
View House" at the foot Of
Mount Billings. which loomed up TO a
tremendous height and dominated the
country around It. making ordinary
hills look like ant hills and buildings
like dolls houses.
We were a bunch OF young artists
from New York who had sought out
this locality ostensibly to find inspira-
ton for painting. but in reality we had
ali been lured here largely by the
hunger for adventure.
"old Mount Billings looks noble to-
day" remarked Davis.
Sure does" replied Longley. "a
wonderful study in light and shade and
foliage. See how her summit rises in
to the sky and then seems to be lost
blended in the atmospheric"
Like a monarch wearing a silver
crcwn!" observed Howard, the poetical
member OF the company.
TITS all right fellers." interpolated.
ito 20 into ecstacy about the scenic
grandeurs, but as for me. I'm more
interested in climbin' TO the top of~the
old sphinx than l am in painting its
beauties on a canvas. That mountain
is q challenge. men, challenge to a
feller's nerve and couragei"
That's right assented Howard.
~it's a challenge to leave your bones
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-04

north of Ireland man wanted to
send a telegram TO a friend in a re-
mote part OF the island. The clerk
told him the charge would be one shil-
ling and sixpence.
How do you make that out?"
"Sixpence for the wire and a shil-
ling for delivery outside the radius"
That be hanged" retorted the
1rishman. you send the telegram
and Ill write and ask him TO call for
IT,"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-04
Uses War Methods.

why don't you like to play cards
with the colonel?'
Because he forces the other play
ers always to make something trumps.
He seems to have the overseas idea
that they shall not pass"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-04
More Cheerful Name.

Jane Addams of Hull House said at
a mothers meeting;
How quaint the minds of children
are! One New Years day gave a
little girl present of diary.
This is a diary explained TO her.
Every day you must write in It a rec
ord of your life. a record Of how you
live
THE little girl turned the blank
pages of the book and said.
:" But why isn't 1t called n livery in
stead of Il diary, ma'am?'"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-04

closer under her husbands arm.
We're going to be at the Bird S Eye
Apartments. We'd like to have you
drop in any time whenever. you feel
Ike IT, she said simply "It1l be real
honey, with lots OF mothers things"
And Helene Archmont Braithwaite.
like most rockets. when she exploded.
didn't leave much except the place
where she had gone upl
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-04

her brother came out with threat to
shake her.
But il Harvey didn't review the first
Latin lesson then, he must have at
some future time, as the next year
there was new Latin teacher at the
academy. Ann having resigned to as
sumo charge Of Harvey Burr's new
bungalow.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-04
The Cow IN a China Shop.

so your cook has left, Mrs. SUE
bubbs?"
Yes, she has really gone"
Il thought she made promise to
stay for sure"
$50 she did, so she did; but she
broke that like she did everything
else"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-04
But IL Doesn't.

Mr.. Lerret-This article. Forty-nve
Ways TO Cut the Grocer's Bill, ought
to be valuable.
Mrs. Lerret tsadly) 1t would be in
valuable II even one Of the ways would
work.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-04
Memory Aids.

Bill-What are those two strings
tied around your fingers for?
Glll-why, my wife tied one of them
this morning to remind me to buy her
something at the store The other one
is to remind me not to tell l forgot
it."
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-04
Precedent.

willis-Do you think the League OF
Nations will succeed?
Gillis-I doubt it--but then, l can
remember when used TO laugh at the
Anti-Saloon League.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-09-04

thy. ITS just because men don't un-
derstnnd. my dear"
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1920-07-23
New Point,

MIR. and Mrs. Joda Gilmore and
family, of Roscndale, visited Mr.. and
Mrs. Lyle Bender and family, Sunday.
MIR. and Mrs. Ed Buntz and fam
lily spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. H.
o. Foney.
Mrs. Chas. Field and son, Forest,
returned home Saturday after several
days visit at the Win Lemon home,
near Rosendale.
Grandma Cain is visiting relatives
in st. Joseph.
Burnett Kunkel threshcd for Tom
Cain Tuesday.
Dewey Lent spent Saturday night
and Sunday in Fillmore.
MIR. and Mrs. Mark Kunkel, Mr..
and Mrs. Cassius Peters and Mrs. Ray
Boswell visited Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. 0smer Hardman and family, near
Skidmore.
Mr.. ana Mr.. ]. p. Ruhl visited Mr.,
and Mrs. LATE Kunkel, Sunday.
Mrs. G. W, Lentz, Mrs. Amos
Lentz and Mrs. Arthur kilham attend
ed the funeral Of Mrs. Ida Grouse,
in Mound City, Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Cora Freed, of Arapahoc
Neb., and Mrs. Ida West, of Palisade,
Neb., came last week to attend the
funeral of their father, Mr.. John Bos'
well, who died at his home here, last
Monday evening. The family has the
sympathy of the entire community.
Miss Edith Lent, Of Fillmore
spent Saturday night and Sunday with
home folks.
Miss Ethel Davis visited Sunday
with Misses Edith and Mabel Lent.
Lloyd Lemon, from Rosendale
spent Saturday night apd Sunday with
relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Smith and
family, from near Mound City, and
Mr., and Mrs. VIII Graham and fam
lily. from Fillmore, spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Mart Graham.
BASCOMB.
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1920-07-23

W. l.. Moore, mother and Miss
Lena Spoerle were st. Joseph visitors,
Tuesday of this week.
Philip Markt, wife and children
visited with her parents in Falls City,
Neb., over Sunday, going via the auto
route. 90, ,
-Janitor Wanted for Consolidated
District No. O, New Point. Apply to
W. r. BOSWELL, President,
New Point, Mo.
Forbes Is advertising their First
Annual Chautauqua for August 0, 10,
IL. Make your plan to meet you,
friends there, and enjoy their good
programs. $50, A..
Union services will be held in the
park next Sunday night at . o'clock
These services will be held during
July and August. Seats Tor ALL Come
and bring some one with you.
Block Brothers, of st, Joseph, Mo-
desire to inform their many patrons II
this section that they are remodeline
the Felix Street front Of their store
and during this remodeing their Fen,
Street entrance will be entirely closed
and kindly ask that their Sixth Stree
entrance be used during this period
Business on the inside is not being dis
turbed by the alterations to their stor'
building. In fact, their Reduction
sales which are now going on in ever!
debartment have created a greater &C
tivity than any previous seasons
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1920-07-23
RUPTURE EXPERT HERE


+. n. Seeley, of Chicago and Phila-
delphia, the noted truss expert, will
personally be at the Robidoux Hotel,
and will remain in st. Joseph, this
Sunday and Monday, only, July 25-26.
MIR. Seeley says: THE Spermatic
Shield will not only retain any case
of rupture perfectly, but contracts the
opening in ten days on the average
case. Being vast advancement over
all former neutrality-suspicious. in
Simultaneous effects, Immediately APP
preciable and outstanding any strain
or position. This instrument received
the only award in England and In
Spain producing results without sur
gerry, injections, medical treatment or
prescriptions. Mr.. Seeley has docu-
ments IRON the United States Govern
ment, Washington, ID. c., for inspec-
ton. All charity cases without charge,
or if any Interested call, he will be
glad 10 show same without charge or
lii them IL desired. Business demands
prevent stopping at any other place
in this section.
r. S.-Eyery statement In this no.
tice has been verified before the Fed
eral and State Courts.-F. II. Seeley.
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1920-07-23
FOR SALE.

The Oregon residence property,
known as the Mrs. Hannah GLADDEN.
home, same being a plot Of ground,
80 feet north and south, by 1877 feet
east and west, In the southwest corner
Of Block 26, in the original town Of
Oregon, together with the dwelling
house thereon, is for sale, in order 10
close up Mrs. Gladden's estate. This
is good property and Is only two
blocks from the court house square,
The house is almost new, has both
basement and upstairs, and contains
several rooms. There is granatoid
sidewalk on both the west and south
sides of this property, and the prop
erty adjoins paved street on the
west. II Interested please call and see
me at once concerning this, or write
to me, as this property must be sold,
and ! am anxious TO procure a pur-
chaser for same as soon as possible,
HENRY 7. ALkIRE, Executor of
Will Of Hannah f. GLADDEN., Deceased.
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1920-07-23
Fortescue.

-Nelne Brown and Marie Howard
were shopping in Mound City, Satur-
day.
Ethel Stuart spent Sunday with
May Smith.
MIR. and Mrs. Allen Motley and
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Stuart spent Sun
day at the NJ. NJ. Huffman home.
Mrs. John West and children went
TO ST. Joseph. Saturday. for a week ;
visit with her mother, Mrs. Butler and
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Henry and
son, Thuriow, MIR. and Mrs. II. VI.
Huffman and Marie Shepherd attend.
cd the Baptist tent meeting in Mound
City, Sunday night.
-- Chas. Grundy, Of Rulo, spent
Sunday al the $. VI. Howard home.
Mr. aud Mrs. Eldred Bunker and
family and Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Hicks and son spent Sunday at the
Chas Williams home.
Mrs. Floyd Null and daughter, Of
Maitland, spent the weekend with her
mother Mrs. Chester Uphousc and
family.
I'm account of the rain and storm,
SUNDAY, the ball game getwcen Mound
City and Bigclow was called off al the
end of the third inning.
One uf the fastest ball pumcs of
the season was played on the Lake.
Sunday, when the Craig Old Heads
defeated Tarkio by u score Of 3 20 2.
Every body enjoyed the game and you
viii have TO give II to the Tarkio
ladies for being the best rooters on
the Lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Franks and
daughter left Sunday for lcavcnworth,
Kansas, where they will spend their
vacation.
Nora Fields visited several days,
this week, at the Jesse Hines home.
Mrs. Mollie Whipple spent Sunday
with Mrs. I'll Boyd.
Mrs. Jane Hines and Lura Hincs
spent Sunday at the |. I. Huffman
home
the old thrcshing machines start
ed their work, Monday morning, and
the report IL that the wheat is an
abundant crop in this ncighbOrhood.
What might have been very Scri-
Gus accident happened Wednesday
night. Mr. Bent Addison ran into
Paul Shepherds buggy and team with
his Ford car, turning the buggy over
and the team broke loose from the
buggy and ran away; they were found
the next morning at Tim Huffman's :.
The windshield was broken and fen
der and the radiator were bent on the
car, but luckily no one was hurt.
Mabel Potter was called TO Mound
City, Monday, TO he at the bedside OF
her sister, Mrs. Forest Tuck. who is
not expected 10 live, she having up.
pcndlcitis and locked bowels.
Stella Powell. from 81. Joseph,
spent the Weekend with May Smith
--,l,ov. and Mrs. h. l.. Davis and
family, Of New Hampton. Mo-, and
Mrs. Frank Carmcan, Of Mound City
spent Sunday a, the I'll Boyd home
There We're Al in attendance al
Tarkio Chapel Srnday school and 81 "a
collection.
The old heads of Craig and Noun,
City will cross bats on the lIlen dia
mond, at Big Lake, Sunday.
Tho Ladies' Home Missionary So
cicty social meeting was held Thurs
day, July 10, with Mrs. Chas. Rhodes
They quilted one quilt, and Mrs
Rhodes served one OF those very good
dinners to about 30 guests.
OBSERVER.
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1920-07-23
poLrrcAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Important Notice.

. Our rates for political announce
ments will be $500 for all county
candidates, and $500 for all state
and congressional. For all reading
notices, commcndatory Of the candi-
dates, the rate will be ten cents per
line. and all such notices must be pre-
pared by interested parties, and must
be signed by the author as evidence
Of his good faith.