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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1920-07-14

TIA MN - -
AT probate court held At Ellsworth.
In and for said County OF Hancock. ou
the thirteenth day OF July, IN the 49,
OF our Lord one thousand nine hunaIss
and twenty. being an adjourned nesslq4SS
OF the July A. u. 1899 term OF s@'u
court.
certain instrument purportins 20
be copy Of the last viii and terie
Chicago. Illinois, deceased. and OF ~
probate thereof IN said state OF Illinois
duly authenticated having been pr
scented 20 the Judge of probate Tor os'
said County OF Hancock for the ps.
pose OF being allowed, filed ana IA
corded la the probate court OF our - -
County Of Hancock. and TOT iF',Tgt
testatnemtary 20 issue 10 Robert ~. al
CormIck, he first giving bond w ~ =, "A
suretiss, as requested in the viii OF sA''
decreased ~.
Ordered. That notice thereof Dc
given % all persons Interested th -
BY publishing a copy Of this order t ~
weeks successfully in the EilsM,gg'h ,s
American. q newspaper printed Al nter
worth. la said County OF Hancock pf41n
% the third day Of August, = s.te
1899 thar they may appear at a pro ~
court then 10 be held at ELLSWORTH ~
and for said County Of Haneock; 20,
ten o'clock In the forenoon, ana ne
cause II any they have, agaihss
BERTRAND E. CLARK.
Judge OF Probate
Attest; ROBERT p. KING, .,.r
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1920-07-14
Aii-lrfportant.

Not so very long ago there lived In
Carthage, Missouri. a man who was
known as the premier lobbyist of his
state. No one surpassed him in legis-
latiye experience or in getting things
done or und0ne. On one occasion q
friend asked him for advice 81 have
got TO go over to the state legislature
and see If / can't defeat particular
ly obnoxious bill" the friend explain
ed. land have come 10 you TO ask
what is the first thing 10 do" Out
Of this hountIfui experience the lobby
list replied: ''Fhe first thing for you
20 do is to go and see your banker"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1920-07-14
SPECIAL NOTICES.


The annual meeting OF the Hancock
County Chapter OF the American Red
Cross will be held at the hail OF the
Knights of Columbus in Ellsworth.
Maine, on Wednesday. July 81 1920, at
z.Se p, m. TO act on the following, 10
Wlts
l. To elect an executive committee
Of the chapter
2 To consider any reports that mey
bt presented 70 the meeting,
g. To transact such other business
as the chapter may be competent TO
transact, and which may properly come
before the meeting
DAVID -. OGDEN.
Chairman
Dated. Bar Harbor. Ne. July s. 1870.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1920-07-14
FEMALE HELP WANTED.

GIRL FOR GENERAL HoCsEwoRE:
highest wages Apply to Mrs. O. w
Tapiey. Ellsworth
goo GIRLS AND WOMEN WANTED
for Mt. kineo, White Mountains. Po-
land and all the leading and reliable
summer and year-around hotels oar
list Is big one. Don't engage any
where until you call or correspond with
us. II will pay to do 20. All fne tin
hotels- Fares paid. good treatment
Write 20 the Maine Hotel Agency. a.
Aata St. Bangor. Me. establish ed
JSsi and get the best. Tel connections.
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state = ohIe. cltr q roIeao.

State OF Ohio, City of Toledo
Lucas County. SIS
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he
Is senior partner Of the firm OF r. j.
Cheney & Co. doing business in the
City Of Toledo, County and State afore-
said, and that said firm will pay the
sum Of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each and every case of Catarrh that
cannot he cured by the use Of HALLS
GATARRH MEDICINE
FRANK ]. CHENEY
sworn to before me and subscribed
m nay presence. this sth day OF Decem-
Der A. d 1856. A. w. GLEASON
fSeRll Notary Public
Halls Catarrh Medicine il taken in
eernallv and acts through the blood on
Ehe Mucous Surfaces OF the system.
Send for testimonials free.
F. J. CHENEY a CO. Toledo. o.
Sold by all druggists Use.
Hailts Family Pills for constipation.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1920-07-14
PROBE sIoNAL CARDS.
ALICE H. SCOTT.
Speciality made or

Speciality made Of
ACCOUNTING AND
GENERAL CLERICAL WORK
Agent Union Safe Deposit a Trust Co.
of Portland for furnishing Probate
ana Surety Bonds. Agent oliver Type
a4HrWEASrf supplies
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1920-07-14

Imitation Is the sincerest flattery.
and yet the way they clip poodle dogs
does not look Ike any great compli-
ment TO the Washington Star.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1920-07-14
AGENTS WANTED.


LADY or GENTLEMAN AGENT IN
the city OF Ellsworth for Watkins
Famous Products. known everywhere.
Big profits Write Watkins Company.
50 Wincna. Nina.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1920-07-14
CITY or EI.I.swoRTu

Rules and H~xninfsnn. R
Keeping aud Traa.e.r,t. 70 the
powder. Petroleum. ra.1.n,, "za-
NapAtha- B~azin- ara =,
s.s.,.f ''s''e ana IiieElna,,.a
sestteh / No person. corpora,t..
sssss ATOP. except when es,sloa Or
military duty OF the Tygf4eS eased On
tals state. shan Keen ~ stAtss or
nitnin the limits Of the ia, ~ Asport
49,. $3.50 e9asm,poWder or dynamite i, h.is-
piytnE for and obtaiuinp "5st ap-
rem the municipal offgrars license
OF transport. Said appiicatfar keep
80 ~ aha siEnsd by the person s w ~
pay ing for said license Sai9 ef ap.
HoMeYe shall only b. erer.5 license.
not ~ violation of the RevtNed :. when
e asatns 4pbtrtatntHg 70 nrevenfi,ss 1es
hres and Insurance regulate i'ttoa Of
Section ? No person. eor,.+s-
sottations except when ans-a,s..s9A or
military duty Of the United sts,S On
. n,s STATE. shaN Keep or frswss.oulf
WIN inc limits Of tha e{tv ~ aes53,lt
worth petroleum. coaf-ogis ~ Bis.
Huids, naphtha. benztne az ~ A4tls-
explosive or illuminating ss,f.sss etaer
excess Of eight hundred galiogs -. N
0at nrk' Applying for and obtaInis,..h-
license from the mHa3egpat sss.'.As
50 keep or transport Safd ar,si.ts 70
70 be tn writing and siKaed IN ~ tlou
son OWNS i,l said Petroleum. eoai.ogi.
burning fluids. naphtha or on. ..s,
plostve or Illuminating sahatarqss a
ptxlnR for said license. SAD - Or
however, shall only be sfYertivs' Sesase.
not IN violation OF the Revised Ssaen
q Maine appertsinIng to prsTsssistssles
hrsa and insurance reguiAt{ous OF
section 3. The penalty for ytn1-.,-
o. these Rules and Reguiations $500 n
the penalty as provided IN $500 S,at' be
chapter 30 of the Revised statIts -
thereto. 'i@fAents
section Z. All Rules and pag,.i.,s..-
OF city Ordinance regulating - 80. as
Ing. storage or Transporting 20 Ssp-
powder, dynamite. petroleum, coaIssji.
burning fluids. naphtha. beuzEns AZ 80
ether explosive or illuminating ~
STANCES heretofore passed OF In ga,
eh>ii be repealed when these rufss 80
Regulations shall become an5, iv fo Ssa
- provided 81 Chapter 90. See, io1 "a ~
the Revised Statutes OF Maine. ana sli
acts and resolves In aaattion az H.
amendment thereto. ID
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1920-07-14
MALE HELP WANTED.

WANTED MAN WITH TEAM OR
auto who can give bond to sell ia7
Watkins home and farm products.
Biggest concern OF kind Ia world.
$500 to sSaea yearly income. This
county open. Write to-day. J, n.
Watkins Co, Dept ia. Winona. MINI.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1920-07-14
roR SALE.


A SMALL. CATBoAT, WITH RIGGING
IN good condition. belonging to II. G.
Emery. Apply to r. q. Atkinson. Han
cock Point. Maine,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1920-07-14


In the District Court of the United
states for the District Of Naine.
Northern Division.
In the matter of
DAVID REYNOLDS. Bankrupt
In Bankruptcy. No. IT'S Y ID.
To the creditors OF David Rey-
notds OF Bar Harhor In the County OF
Hancock and District aforesaid, a
bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the
5th day Of july A. d 1890 ne
said David Reynolds was dply
adJndicated bankrupt. and that the
nrst meeting OF bis creditors Will be
held at my chambers. los Main 81
Ellsworth. Me. on the 2sth day OF Juiy
a. D 1890. at o'clock IN the
afternoon. at which time the said
creditors may attend. prove their
Claims. appoint a trustee. examine the
bankrupt, and transact such other
business as may pronerly come heyars
said meeting.
RALPH z. MASON.
July g. 1890 "Ne1s'
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1920-07-14
WANTED.

BUTTER CUSTOMERS WANTED. AID.
dress Irving A. Stackpole. y. ,. Ellis
warth-
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1920-07-14

Given its first reading and passed By
tss Mayer and Aldermen Of the CITY
Of Ellsworth this thirteenth day az
July. 1899. and publication ordered
as provided by the Revised s,stg,a,
% the State Of Maine
Signed. r. L HEATH Mavor
Attest: "a. A. ASHE City Clerk
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-09

Been to the new Seaboard Drug
Company store at Hamlet? II not,
you've missed treat. 1t was opened
on Thursday night OF last week with
orchestra music, and the parked cars
on the street outside reminded one Of
a s. R. 0. Opera House attraction
This Is said by many to be the hand.
soonest drug store between Charlotte
and Wilmington. When you come tc
Hamlet. drop into this new drug store
g. "Pep" Mabry, the manager, has 9
classy place.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-09

CLEANED? Well say so, and you
will too, after your suit has been
treated to the steam-cleanjng and
pressing department at the Garner &
Hinson store, Bring in that old suit,
or skirt, and leave with us: then at
tend to your shopping, and come back
for It after dinner. You'll be surpris-
ed how changed and different the ap
pearance is. 1t is worth the price
Garner & Hinson can surely put the
fixin' to soiled clothes.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-09
House for Sale.

NV home, on Scales street, 6
rooms and bath, equipped with
all modern conveniences; two
cellars walled up with brick,
garage, deep-bored well on back
porch, lot 70 feet front, $50 feet
back, a variety OF fruit trees on
lot, niee garden and chicken lot.
Price $4,000. w. G. Lowry
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-09
The Ambitious Bride.

Bill-Hello! Home from your
honeymoon trip already?
Gill-Oh, yes.
Rather short, wasn't it?"
"Oh, yes. My new wife seemed
rather anxious to get home and try
her cooking on me."-Yonkers States.
man.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-09
Auto Agent Wanted.

On account of other business,
win sell agency for the Wizard
automobile in Richmond county.
VIII be glad to have some offers
On same. Address H. B, Jones
Kings Mountain, N. Ct
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-09

No better time than the present 70
attend to that insurance-whether It
is on your life, house, auto or barn.
Write us and our man will come to
see Richmond Insurance &
Realty Co., A. G. Corpening, secretary
treasurer.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-09

Did you take advantage Of that ex-
ira pair of trousers offer of Dockery-
McNair Clothing Company. The offer
still holds good. With every order
taken by them for made-to-measure
suit they are giving an extra pair OF
trousers of the same cloth. They
make this offer in order to get this
special line of clothes known to our
people.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-09

Arenson has bought over 400
suits of the famous Griffon Brand
clothes one and two of a kind.
He offers them for ten days, be-
ginning Thursday, at half price,
S34.75 and $685. "A. Arenson.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-09
f.atarrh Cannon Be Cured !,

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot roach the seat OF the disease.
Cntarrh Il 3 local disease. greatly in
iiuenced BY constitutional conditions, and
IA order to cure II you must take ~
internal remedy. Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine Is taken Internally and acts thru
tfe blood on the mucous surfaces Of the
system. Halls Catarrh Medicine was
. prescribed by one OF the best physicians
III this country for years. II y COM
posed Of some OF the best tones known,
Combined with some Of the best blood
purifiers. The perfect combination Of
ire INGREDIENTS n Halls Catarrh Medi.
e{ne III what produces such Wonuerkul
fesulta N catarrhal conditions hend foF
s s. sI3 ci9ESR7 : co.. Propz Telsdo D.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-09
Help Wanted.

Two experienced salesladies wan
ted in dry goods store. Regular
position for right party. For in
formation apply to Post-Dispatch.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-09
Her Mean Friends.

He-So you refuse to be married on
Friday. Are you superstitious?
She-No, but lot of my girl friends
are, and they would say only con-
sented to Friday wedding because it
was my last chance."-Boston Eve
ming Transcript.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-09
II O c A L
| ADsIRTlsEMEN TS
Farm for Rent

FOR RENT, liza acre farm; 40
acres open, good 100 psature.
Six room dwelling. Good land
for cotton and tobacco. Can
furnish equipment. See ]. G..
Cole, Jackson Springs.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-09

DESIRABLE MEATS = When you
think of desirable meats" think of
McLaurin's Market. He can fill your
every want. Fresh meats properly,
prepared, fish and oysters in season.
McLaurin's the place.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-09

The home of the Edison, Columbia
and Pathe talking machines. Records
received weekly Large assortment;
come in and make yourself at home
w. E. McNair, cash or credit.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-09
MAY Use Them Yet.

"Gadsby has always wanted to live
in a cottage by the sea. That's the
dream of his life"
"And I presume fate has doomed him
to end his days in fiat?'
Eyes, But Gadsby is an optimistic
fellow. He still clings to the marine
glasses he bought years ago."
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-09

"Want" adyts pay in the Post-Dis.
patch. When you have anything 70
sell, or have lost anything, try a small
adyt in this column. We get results.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-09

Star picture show opens at 2:9O
each afternoon now, After you do
your shopping, drop in for pleasant
hour and enjoy those good pictures.
The Typhoon cooling system keeps
the place cool and refreshing, Try it..
Star Theatre.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-09

Fox drug store affords you rest
full place to sit, cool off and get a
saucer of delicious Charlotte cream.
Come in when in town. We are al
ways glad to have you.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-09
Position Wanted.

Position NOW open, in our
wrapping and checking depart
ment for some bright and active
young lady.-W. E. Harrison &
Land Co.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-09

FOUND-Auto No. S457 found by B.
B. Covington of Ellerbe, Route. Can
get same at PostJDispatch office by
paying for this notice.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-09
Ever Notice liz

"That's what it is" said the man
who was evidently thinking aloud.
"What tits that ISL" queried the
party with the rubber habit.
ut Is hard to believe man is tell
Ing the truth about q thing when you
know you would lie were you in hisl
place." answered he Of the audible
thoughts.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-09

BETTER BUTTER" can be had at
Swink & Chisholm's meat market.
The kind of creamery butter you will
like. None better. Take no other.
Use Better Butter" That's the
name.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-09

Subscribe for the Rocking
ham Post-D Dispatch. Subscrip-
ton price $500 ! wear. Sin
ele copies 10 cents each.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-09
A Lost Friend.

I'm up against it. / like Brown
very much, but see no way now to
avoid losing his friendship"
"What's the matter?'
HE has asked me to lend him
money. If refuse he'll hate me;
If ! lend it to him shall hate him."
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-09
Car and Mules.

/. For sale, a Saxon touring car,
and three young mules, and
buggy. Also, 200 acres of good
land. See James Green, white,
Ellerbe, Route 2, on Mountain
Creek.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-09

Fowlkes Pharmacy is the place TO
get your magazines. Place your or
der for the weekly and monthly peri
odicals. We have your favorite.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-09
Wagon for Sale.

Wanted, to sell a one-horse
Chattanooga wagon. Practically
new. See JIM. Chappell, Steele's
Mills, Route |.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-09

When you want rush order Ct
printing letter-healds, envelopes,
programs, circulars, tags, etc.-come
or phone the Post-Qispatch office.
Work turned out same day order is
placed. No delay. You will be salts
fed.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-09
Car of Bevo.

Just received on Tuesday of
this week a large carload of
Bevo. Place your orders. Leak
Parsons Co. successors to Pal
mer-Payne.)
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-09

ROCKiNGHAM-TWO
Car need a doctor? The Richmond
Garage is to an automobile what pr.
Mayo is to surgery--try them when
your car gets sick.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-09
wv ant advts pay.
Sell through the
ost-Dispatch.
WANTED

you to know that price is not to
considered with quality in the
buying Of ice cream. See the
Quality Ice Cream Factory, Rock
ingham.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-09
Bull Dog Lost.

Lest, one dark brindle bull dog,
answers to name of ed. Re-
ward Of ten dollars for return to
viii G. Long, West Rockingham.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-09
CARS FOR SALE.

For sale the following used cars;
same are in good condition: Buick
-Four roadster, a Ford and an Over
land.--J. w. Jenkins.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-09

For sale, the following used
cars, all of which are in good
condition: Overland, Ford and
Huprnobile touring cars; Ford
roadster. Richmond Garage.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-09
sounds Good.

whats your dog hanging around
with that expectant look for?"
HE heard you say something about
leaving q bonus"
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-09

COWS FOR SALE-For sale, feef
cattle or milk cows. See r. H. Hunt
ley, Ellerbe, Route 3.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-09

PIGS--For Sale IL Duroc-Jersey
pigs, aged two months.z. o. Elier.
be, Route 4.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-09
Dodge.

FOR SALE Dodge touring car.
w. E. Harrison.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-09

Raleigh, Charlotte and Greensboro
daily papers sold at Fox drug store.
Drop in and get your favorite.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-09
KEYS LOST

Lost, bunch of 8 or 10 keys on
ring, with my name on name
plate. Return to or notify j. B.
Williams, at Stephenson-Belk
store
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-09
Farms for Sale.

For sale, several desirable
farms, near and around Ellerbe.
For particulars, see or write ].
R. Bennett, Ellerbe, N. c.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-09

Post-Dispatch want" advts get re-
suits. Try them.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-09
Purity Ice Cream

received daily at Biggs Drug
Store. No better cream made.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-09

We want your items Of news.
Phone the Post-Dispatch, 1872.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-09
ALTO NUMBER FOUND

Found, auto No. D.928. Own
err can get same at Post Dis
patch office by paying expense.
MAGAZINES
AL latest magazines delivered
on receipt of postage stamps OF
money.zVan Noy-Interstate
Co., Hamlet, N. G.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-09
Cars for Sale.

For sale, the following used
cars at a bargain Velie, Davis,
Cadillac, Ford, Maxwell, and
Ford and Maxwell one-ton truck.
Pee Dee Motor Sales Co.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-09
seIf-Treated.
Couldn't Harm the Dog.

Couldn't Harm the Dog.
Tommy, you shouldn't hug that
dog"
"Why not?'
s "Fleas."
"Oh, that's all right. He's got 'em
already."-Boston Evening Transcript
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-09-09
Corn For Sale.

For sale, 1000 bu. corn. See
H. C. Wall, Rockingham, N. C..
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-01-28
.yHuShhand Sh
i, a1ldI "a
By TaIle Phelps

expression ON her face. Then smil-
ing as she caught Toms qulzzIcal
look.
"A man we met at Miss Morton's
dinner telePhoned, and left word he
would call again. | said | was wild
To know what he w-LntCd," cx-
planned. 81 think though It Is prob
ably a dinner party"
but Sue. don't you have TO return
all these dinners?" mother asked
You can't be under obligations to
people "
That's what / tell her." Tom said
ms he glanced up from his paper.
"Oh, Wen return them I'm some
way, OF course!' broke in. didn't
want mother and Tom to get started
on the social obligation stuff.
SurInises.
We were all tired out and went to
bed early AS l was brushing my
hair Tom said:
1t was rather queer--about
BlaCklocR's calling up mean. hope
he won't think just because ne met
us at Nivian's he has got to entertain
us. 1t will be a bea4tly nuisance
anyway you put II " he does"
II don't see why" returned
quickly IF no liked us and wants
TO show us little attention, | should
think you would be pleased instead
OF finding fault"
"Who is finding fault7 II seems
to me you're too ready 10 Jump a
fellow for nothing. ! guess your day
has been too much for you. Hurry
ana get TO bed. and get n good rest. ="
AZ usual Tom was asleep aim ost
instantly; but laid awake thinking
wondering, irving to guess WHY
Carol Blackjack should have tele-
phoned, not once but twice. Surely
II was something important In the
dark ! blushed as remem bcred how
attentive he had been 10 me at vi
VANS dinner party, and some or the
70 JhShly plmeutary things ne
had said recurred to me. Speeches |
hal forgotten In the excitement OF
N others VISIT; and the many things
we had talked about
He had told me ! was lovely. and
that he hoped | was appreciated
had given IL no thought at. the time;
now wondered what he had meant.
Tomorrow-A GAft from Toms
Sister