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The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-08-25
CHAPTER u.

Immediately they gathered by the
fallen rose vine, all talking and dis
putting at once. A light rope was tied /;
an experimental tug broke it like a
string, tumbling Alix violently in a
sitting position, and precipitating her
father into a loamy bed. Anne, who
was bargaining with a Chinese fruit
vendor frankly interested in their I'M
dertaking, had called that she would
Alix, who was still sitting on the
ground, another voice offered help.
A young man had come into the
doctors garden !; work was stopped
for a few minutes while they well
coined Martin Lloyd.
He was tall and fair, broad, but
with MOI an ounce of extra weight,
with brown eyes always laughing, and
a ready friendliness always in evil
dence. Anne's heart gave a throb of
approval as she studied him Alix
flushed %furiously, scowled a certain
boyish approval Cherry had not come
down.
Can you help us?" The doctor
echoed his question doubtfully. 81
don't know that it can be done" he
admitted.
whats that you're eating-an april
cot?" Martin said to Anne, in his
laughing way. 81 was going to say
that if it was a peach, you are a can
nibal!'
"Oh, helpl" Alix calculated, with a
look Of elaborate scorn.
mo, but where we're you last
night?" Martin added in a lower tone
when he and Anne could speak unno-
ticed. The happy color flooded her
face.
81 have to take care of my family
sometimes p she reminded him de-
murely. Wasn't Cherry a good subsE-
tute?'
"Cherry's adorable" he agreed.
isn't she sweet?' Anne asked IN
Enthusiastically. "She's only a little girl,
really, but she's a little girl who is
going to have a lot of attention some
day!' she added, in her most matron-
Iy manner.
Martin did not answer, but turning
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The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-08-25

we raised the rose tree had a place
of its own in Alix's memory, as a time
of carefree fun and content, a time OF
perfume and sunshine-perhaps the
last time of its kind that any one of
them was to know.
Cherry looked at Martin daringly as
she Joined the laborers her whole be-
ing was thrilling to the excitement of
his glance; she was hardly conscious
of what she was doing or saying. Mar
tin came close to her, in the general
confusion.
"How's my little sweetheart this
morning?"
Cherry looked up, her throat on
tracted, she looked down again. I'M
able to speak. She had been waiting
for his first word now that it had
come it seemed so far richer and
SWEEPER than her widest dream.
How can | see you a minute?" Mar
tin murmured, swapping his big knife
shut.
81 have TO walk down for the mail
=" stammered Cherry, conscious only
of Martin and herself.
Both Peter and her father were
watching her with an uneasiness and
suspicion that had sprung into being
fu%ll-blown. Both men were asking
themselves what they knew of this
strange young man who was suddenly
a part of their intimate little world.
Peter, in his secret heart, had a
vague, dissatisfied feeling that Lloyd
was a man who held ONE as q
class, rather in d~isrespect, and had
probably had his experiences with
pressing, much less governing his
conduct toward Martin by so purely
speculative a prejudice. Somewhat
appalled,, in the SUNNY garden, strug-
Cling with the ban Peter decided
that this was not much to know of q
person who might have the audacity
to fall in love with an exquisite and
innocent Cherry. After all, she would
not be a little girl forever; some man
would want to take that little corn
colored head and that delicious little
pink-clad person away with him some
day, to be his wife
And suddenly Peter was tori by a
stab of pure pain. and he stood puz-
zled and sick, in the garden bed, won
dering what was happening to him.
"Listen-want a drink" Alix asked.
out with a tin dipper that
q %glittering sheet of water
down the thirsty nasturtiums. "Rest
a few minutes, Peter. Dad wanted a
pole, and Mr.. Lloyd has gone up into
the woods to cut one.''
"And where's Cherry?" Peter asked,
drinking deep.
"She went along-just up in the
woods here !" Alix answered. They'll
back before you could get there.
They've been gone five minutesr"
4 = = y
Five minutes were enough to take
Cherry and her lover out of sight of
the house, enough to have him put his
arm about her, and to have her raise
her lips confidently, and yet shyly,
again to his. They kissed each other
deeply, again and again.
Their talk was incoherent. Cherry
was still playing, %coquetting and smil-
ing, her words few, and Martin, hav-
ing her so near, could only repeat the
endearing phrases that attempted to
to her his love and fervor.
you darling! Do you know how
owe you? You Darlington little ex-
beauty Do you love me-do
you love me?" Martin murmured, and
Cherry answered b~reathlessly:
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-08-25

Cured of Stomach Trouble and Con-
stipation
Rachel Cribley of Beaver Dam,
Ohio, was sick for two years with
stomach trouble and constipation,
taking one medicine after another
with only temporary relief. "My
neighbor spoke so enthusiastically of
Chamberlain's Tablets" she says
"that I procured a bottle of them at
u drug store to try. A few days
treatment convinced me that they
were just what I needed. / continu-
ed their use for several weeks and
they cured me.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-08-25
SYNOPSIS.

CHAPTER with his two daughters.
Alix and Cherry, the latter just eighteen
years old, and his niece, Anne, Doctor
Strickland, retired, is living at Mil Val
ley, a short distance from San Francisco.
His closest friend is Peter Joyce, some
thing of a recluse. Visiting in the vi
entity, Martin Lloyd, mining engineer,
falls in love with and secretly becomes
engaged to Cherry.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-08-25
"Dad!" Said Cherry, "l've Brought
Martin to Supper"

theirs face, they saw that by one firm,
small hand she drew her lover beside
her. Martin Lloyd's smiling face
showed above hers in the lamplight.
"Dadl' said Cherry, with a childish
breath. "Dadl I've brought Martin
to support"
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briskly toward The doctor, ne devoted
himself to the business in hand.
They were all deep in the first
united tug, each person placed care
fully by the doctor. and guys for the
rope driven at intervals decided by
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-23
THE CHRISTMAS FEEL

They's kind O feel in the air to me,
When Christmas time sets in;
That's about as much O mystery
AS ever I've run ag'in.
Fer instance, now while gain in weight
An general health | swear
They's a goneness somer's | can't just state
A kind O. feel in the air.
Theys feel in the Christmas air goes right
To spot where man lives at!
1t gives a feller a apptite-
They amt no doubt about that
And yet theys somepin-l don't know what
That follers me here and there,
And ha'nts and worries, and spares me not,
A kind O. feel in the air.
They's a feel, as say, in the air that's jest
AS touchingly sad as sweet!
In the same ra-sho as | feel the best
And am spryest on my feet.
They's allus a kind O sort O ache
That | can't locate nowhere;
But it comes with Christmas and no mistake!
A kind o. feel in the air.
Is it the rackets the children raise?
Why no, God bless em no!
Is it the eyes and the cheeks ablaze-
Like my own wuZ, long ago?
Is it the bleat o the whistle, and beat
of the little toy drum and blare
O. the horn? No! 1t is jest the sweet
The sad sweet feel in the air.
james Whitcomb Riley
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-23
many IMPORTANT MATTERS
BEFORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
IT'S SCOPE OF USEFULNESS SHOULD NOT BE LIMITED
BY STINTED FINANCIAL SUPPORT
EVERY GOOD CITIZEN SHOULD BEA MEMBER
Out Some Good Suggestions and We Should
Give the Organization Hearty Cooperation in All Its
Forward Movements-Help Build Lubbock 4

There should be an election held at
the earliest possible date and vote q
sufficient amount Of bonds for the
building Of a new and up-to-date
High school, equipped for the best
High school work, and the tsx rate
should also be raised from maximum
of fifty cents to $i.00 for the main
tenance of the schools Of this dis
trict. This issue was defeated last
Summer, but we are sure that when
the people get another chance to re-
deem themselves they will do so to
the tune of a handsome majority.
Then other important things In
connection with the expansion Of the
City Utilities should have the careful
consideration Of the people OF Lub-
book. The city as well as the schools
have outgrown their clothes, and
new suit is necessary throughout.
And we need an auditorium. This
should be near the top of the list OF
improvements that Lubbock should
have during the coming year, and we
believe that it is a very important
matter. During the year there will
be many things that will be needed,
and needed badly and should by all
means be provided. Then a federal
building should have the attention
Of the people. This matter should be
put up 20 the Government IN a way
that we viii get results. Lubbock de-
serves such, and we believe that with
the proper efforts put forth that this
can be secured. Our Congressman
should be petitioned to place this mat
ter before the proper authorities IN
Washington for their consideration.
Our next years fair should also re-
ceive consideration even at this early
date and the necessary stock raised
10 provide the necessary buildings
and changes in the grounds and fair
buildings, and take this matter wei
under way early in the coming year
We believe too, that every encour-
eement should be given the building
81 homes in Lubbock, and people who
possibly can, should take hold Of the
local Building and Loan Association
and help those who want to build or
buy homes 10 do so, as this IS very
important in taking care OF the
growth and development OF the popu--
lation features Of the town, Build
more homes. And as President Rix
has intimated, let's us do all in our
power 60 bring things back TO nor
nal by conservatively pulling to-
gether. and keeping improvements OF
every kind going on. There is
great amount Of work around the
town that might as well be done now
as later. and il viii aid very much in
helping to keep our people employed
and some Of them off Of the charity
list
These are only a few Of the things
that we can do. and should do with
the dawning Of the New Year, and II
we will all come TO the rescue OF tn.
chamber OF Commerce all this and
much more will be accomplished and
il will not have cost any Of US any
thing like two percent OF what we
put into it. -.
An together for a busy 1922.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-23
Many Cattle Being
Fed by W est
Texas Feeders

Childress, Texas, Dec. 20. - A
large number Of the cattlemen and
farmers Of the lower Panhandle re-
gion arc feeding sorghum-grains tc
cattle and hogs this winter, accord
ing to adviccs 20 the Livestock Blu
reau Of the West Texas Chamber Of
Commerce. Adams, Fagg & Harri-
son Of Childress are the largest feed
ers in Childress County, this firm is
feeding 500 head Of calves and hogs.
Nelson 4 Morrison of Newlin, 90
miles west Of Childrcss are feeding
90 head Of two year old steers and
running hogs with them. This firm
Is feeding a maize ration, using twen-
~ pounds Of maize heads mixed with
two pounds Of cottonseed and chor
ped. A bundle Of sorghum is also
fed. These steers are now taking on
an average Of 3 i-2 pounds per day.
The cost Of the feed for the hogs Is
practically nothing. Nelson a Nor
rison are making an accurate test of
feeding sorghum-grains.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-23

About twenty families have been
reported as needing Christmas
package this past week and their
names have been listed and pack
ages are being prepared for them
There are as many more in the city
who should be remembered. You are
not playing fair with yourself, the
Red Cross, the Elks and the real
Christmas spirit II you do not phone
In such families as you know are de-
serving of remembrance by the folks
OF our town.
One or two merchants have phoned
the Chamber Of Commerce that they
want 20 contribute fruit. nuts or
candy toward this good cause and
the supplies win be turned over TO
the Red Cross and Elks 20 distribute,
These people are In touch With the
needy folks ~ the town and have
committees appointed 20 fIll these
baskets and distribute them late sat
uTdsY afternoon and SUNDAY mora
lnF|
We wander how many % the felix's
In iuhhoek ever falIow the old, old
susiom. u visiting around among
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-23
Report All Needy Cases to Chamber
OF Commerce Before Saturday That
They May Receive Xmas. Packages

your friends Christmas morningi It
Is a beautiful custom that offers a
world OF friendliness and good cheer
upon this day Of all days. Let's try
Il. Sunday morning let's visit a
dozen Of our closest friends with lit
tie three or four minute pop calls,
wish them the many happy returns
Of the day, invite them out 10 some
church service and really put some
thing Of our selves into making this
Christmas Just little different,
n you know of family that you
are planning 10 send Christina.
package because they are IN reduced
circumstances and win need such at
tention on your part-phone that
fact To the Chamber of Commerce.
office. 90, In order that needless
duplication viii not reduce our sup
ply ~ candles. fruits. etc etc, 20
that an ~ the needy n the town
cannot he reached, Maybe some
body else has already turned N their
names phone de~n and find IN 80
there vIA Be enough 70 20 al NE
~sy rsuna
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-23
HAVE YOU GUESSED HOW MANY
PEOPLE ARE IN LUBBOCK9-GUESS-
WILL CONTINUE TILL DEC 3lst

assistance TO check up few mistakes
that necessarily crept in so large an
undertaking. Then too, II may be
that a complete city directory will be
compiled from this list and you Of
course win want your name included
in that lot. II there is any doubt in
the world in your mind, see to 1t
that you are set right on these per-
manent records.
This check win be taken once each
year and in this way we can know
what we are doing, who lives here
and where they live.
There are still a few mistakes in
house numbering as shown by this
census. After few days the Secre-
tary win start TO re-checking the
town 70 see thatsll numbers are cor
rectly placed Favorable reports are
coming in from the delivery men, ice
men and others upon the added con-
venience Of being able TO know where
folks live from their street and house
numbers. Some folks still have 10
run and look before they can tell
you where they live and then get all
bawled up upon whether they live on
street or an avenue.
II you face east or west your
house number is followed by the Ave
nue. letter. IL you face north OF
south you are on a street. For ex-
ample, the Methodist church would be
1903 Twelfth street. Learn your
street and house number. II in doubt
come to Chamber Of Commerce.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-23
Three Very Fine
Lectures at the
Methodist Church

Monday night the people 0f Lub-
book turned out well 20 hear DR.. S.
NJ. n. Marrs, First Assistant State
Superintendent Of Education lecture
on the general needs of Education,
and the fact that be has been in the
work for many years gave his near
ers the benefit of receiving informa-
tion seldom delivered in such enter
tanning manner. DR. Marr is a splen-
did speaker, and was greatly appre-
ciated in Lubbock. His work here
during institute enthrones him in the
hearts Of our teachers, who attribute
great part of the success Of this
institute 20 his assistance.
On Tuesday night DR.. II. A. Boaz,
President Of S. NJ. u, was scheduled
10 speak but could not be here, and
in his absence DR.. J. l.. Henderson,
Of the University Of Texas, deliver
ed most enjoyable lecture on his
opinion of present educational ad-
vantages, and offered many worthy
suggestions for carrying on the good
work
These men are here TO attend the
Fifth Annual Session Of the South
Plains Teachers Institute, and as il
is about the most successful assembly
II intruciors that has been held in
West Texas It was altogether fitting
that Il be attended by these promh
neni men, and that they were in
duced to attend this institute speaks
well for those who are conducting
the affair, and shows they are doing
all they can 10 give the visiting teach
ers all the enlightening entertain
ment possible.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-23

Guesses have been pouring into
the Chamber Of Commerce on the
population Of Lubbock. There is
such a growing interest in the mat
ter that il has been decided advisable
TO extend the time for guessing until
The 3lst Of December in order that
everybody may get chance TO guess
in this contest.
The instructions are simple; adj
dress either a Post Card or a Postal
Card to the Chamber Of Commerce
and print in plain numbers your
guess on the same side. On the
other side =rite your fsme and adj
dress. The person guessing nearest
10 the exact number as shown by the
completed files Of this organization
will be given a 50 gold piece.
The 1920 Census gave the city
i05i. Everybody is entitled 10 a
guess. Send IL in.
There were sixty-five houses re-
ported as having nobody at home.
There were as many more, no doubt,
that were missed. With 66 new men
handling the proposition il was i'm
possible to complete the work with
out missing somebody. II for any
reason you are not sure whether OF
not you are included in the census
inquire among your neighbors and
see II the rest Of the neighborhood
was enumerated and then call the
Chamber Of Commerce office.
We want TO count every human
being in town. Don't want to miss
soul and we can do il with your
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-23
VERDICT OF GUILTY IN THE
HODCEN CROSSETT CASE

The Jury selected TO try the case
Of State OF Texas ys. lIodgcn Cros-
seit. transferred from Dawson coun-
", which went TO trial Monday OF
this week, returned a verdict Thurs
day noon. of guilty, assessing the
punishment at years IN the pcni-
tcntiary Motion for new trial viii
be Immediately filed BY the attorneys
for the defendant, and II overruled,
the case will be carried 70 the Court
# Criminal Appeals. at Austin, We
are advised. Attorney G.. +. Lock.
hart OF Tahoka, and Sam Dickens Of
the firm Of Dickens & Dickens. Aus
tin, represented the defendant. Sem
ator W. H. Bledsoe, assisting District
Attorney Gordon Il. Mcclure in the
prosecution.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-23
Prominent Man
Died at Hale
Center Monday

The death Of Edward Neal Wilkins
at mis- home near Hale Center. last
Monday. was a sad occuirance and a
loss % his family and many Trends,
who viii mourn over the loss OF
husband, father and neighbor.
The funeral services were held at
Haze Center at 3 O'Clock, T. Rcy. J.
T. Howell, and was followed 10 his
last resting place in the hale Center
cemetery by a large procession OF
sorrowful friends. Mr.. wilkins leaves
wife. three sons and four daugh-
ters. Rev. Charles wilkins, Rev. b.
w. Wilkins, and John Wilkins, Mrs
Henry Carr, Mrs. John Naddcll, Mrs
Hiffman and Miss Hattie Wilkins.
Mr.. wilkins was born March. 2lst,
1854, in Lynchburg, Va. and was
converted az the age Of 26 years and
soon after united with the Methodist
church.
In 1880 he was married 90 Miss
Nancy Smith and TO this union vas
born eight children, four boys and
four girls, all living except one. Dor
forty years he was faithful mem-
Der of the church an eonsecratci 20
the highest interest of Chrit's king
dom on earth. From his ifnlnsnce
and tuition, the Christian ministry
has benefliied ~ two of hi> sons.
Rev. Bailey and Chas. wilkins
A better lnthsf. a more devoted
husband, and more thoughtful
nelehhor never lived. ed.--Ah''ene Re
porter
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-23

Prof @. A. Wright. % plainvlew,
who Il organising "Iloys' and Girls
Booster Hand" for Lubhock. was
here yesterday. and said he had re-
ceivod three Instruments ordered for
boys here, and expsried others each
day. lie a not gn|nf 10 Do anything
about getting the boys toTsthef faf
Instructions until after the holidays
~ there vii hs ~ many other things
they vii wish 10 attend.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-23
TEXAS COUNTIES GET
2 MILLION ROAD FUND

Austin, Texas. Dec. 20.--The state
highway commission today awarded
81. 1884, ,6i0.35 In state and federal
funds 10 twenty-sevcn counties for
the construction OF highways. The
commission has taken no action as
to the successor TO Rollen J. Wind
row. state highway engineer recently
resigned.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-23

The Community Milling Ce. have
purchased q large crude oil burner
engine ID laks The place ~ The one
nov In uss a the Mill. This ~ "
Installed ~ soon a. 4 arrives. ~Hi<1
wiI give thls Min mefr re<tf 80
hssisf .sfsiIs. ktsessh> hs<ls~
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1921-12-23
TO ERECT SMALL HOME
ON ARNETT RANCH

Lumber has been contracted for
from a local company with which TO
build n small house on the Sam A.
nett ranch The lumber business In
Luhbock has been very good for the
past month, with very rood prospects
Tor lla continuing good from the
number n Jobs that are being f|F.
ured by local eertfsstor.
The evening world., 1921-04-12
IS FOR TREATY
BUT WOULD KEEP It APART
FROM LEAGUE OF NATIONS
If Suggestion Is Carried Out America
Will Join "a League " or Associa-
tion of Nations s"-Favors Modifica-
ton of the Versailles Pact With
Explicit Reservations.
By DGUid Laurence.



WASHINGTON April IL Copyright i92i)-Presiden Harding
pang big surprise his first address to Congress He did not hln
his back altogether either the Versailles Treaty eage of Ma
he aty for amendment and modification OF the V
eS pact He urged its acceptance with explicit reservations and
He rejected the Covenant of the Existing Ieague" but
pointed out the basis upon which America would league
association of nations"
tie European Governments will separate the League from the V
s lraty that is they will change the character of the League
that member OF will not be compelled to enforce The provisions of the
treaty ITSELF America will join This is precisely the view urged by
Herbert Hoover and outlined in these dispatches few weeks ago.
Just before the President his address Republicans
at
House AS they filed Messrs Boah Johnson Brandegee
Cormic others Of the soaed recncab
sves Il delighted with
legislative
the
idea
Hcra treaty.
Mr. Harding has reverted his
cf will
the Of
the enforcement OF
the League
ena
nihcant uterance the entire the folowng
The evening world., 1921-04-12
BANDITS GAG CLERK,
WAIT ON TRADE AND
GET S4O4 IN CASH
Suspicious Customer Unable
to Prevent United Cigar
Store Robbery.

A suppressed police report which
came TO light to-day tells OF the rob
berry, by three hold-up men, OF the
cash register OF n United Cigar store
at No. 544 Columbus Avenue, corner
of seth Street. at 10 o'clock yesterday
morning The loot amounted to
$4O439
The hold-up men entered the store,
seized James Horton, the clerk, and
hustled him to back room Two OF
the bandits then bound and gagged
Horton while the third, discarding his
hat, waited on customers. Because
Of the Interruptions caused by Gus
toners it took tho robber ten minutes
TO transfer the money in tho cash
register to his pockets.
One OF the customers heard a noise
in the back room and after leaving
the store looked through the door and
saw the man behind the counter loot
ing the register. He went for n pol
liccman and found one, hut when
they returned to the store the hold
Up men had departed and Horton was
found helpless in the hack room.