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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1921-01-20
CHAPTER XII.
A Shot in the Dark.

She stood clutchlng him tightly. both
staring IN startled fear out through
the open door into the dim Hight OF the
front room. The whole situation
flashed through Shelby's mlnd-if
Mncklln was alone he could handle
him; yet there was danger that the
man might shoot. and the report he
overheard by others. Then, again. he
might not be alone. II was better TO
make sure first. and then act. But
howf A possibility occurred 10 him
n was dark within that second room !;
he could slip back into the corner. and
remain concenled: perhaps the fellow
would tnlk. would reveal his plans; NJ
least once Of his ease. he could he
made the victim Of surprise. But
would Olga PLAY the part necessary
-Can you actY' he whispered hastily.
I'VE must fool that fellow
How DO sou meanf What an 20
dor
make him taIk let him think you
are oil right: above all keep him from
suspiciOning that J am either here. or
even alive"
"But how can ~ breathlessiy.
with the door unharred. and those
dead menf Tie will know something
has gone wrong
Tell him they fought and killed
each other. but that FIRST they IN
barred the door. You found them
there and dragged ~. bodies undei
the bench Won dared rot 80 away
You were afiald-mak W some story
Here he Is now 2"
he leff her frightened and d.sInayef
BY this sudden emergency. and sprane
hack into the darkest corner. crouch.
lug against the log vail n she would
only induce Mackiin 70 reveal his
plans gain his confidence. he could
see her there IN fhe dim light bending
forward and listening. . slender girl
ish figure. Then the outer door crashed
Open. letting In a food - light from
without. and . step sounded heavily
on The floor The young woman
enlightened up. the clear profile ~
her face revealed. somehow Shelby
knew she had hrsced herself for the
coniest. HscklIn must have stopped
lust vifhIu the door. staring aboui
him IN uncertpinty.
What The b-l 10 up bereT be
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1921-01-20
Estate of HENRY CULVER
Order of Notice of Allowance Of

Order of Notice of Allowance Of
Account.
State Of Vermont. District Of Man
chester IS.
The Honorable Probate Court for
the District Aforesaid:
To all persons interested in the es-
tate Of Henry Culver late Of Dorset
in said District, deceased,
GREETING:
WHEREAS. said Court has assign
ed the 2Sth day Of January next fos
examining and allowing the account of
the administrator Of the estate Of said
deceased and for a decree Of the resi-
due Of said estate 70 the lawful claim
ants Of the same, and ordered that
public notice thereof Be given % all
persons interested in said estate b.
publishing this order three weeks sue
cessivelv previous 70 tie day assigned
in the Manchester Journal, a news
paper published AZ Manchester in said
District
THEREFORE, you are hereby mott
fed 20 appear az the Probate Office "
Manchester in said District, On the day
assigned, then and there 10 contest tn
allowance Of said account II you So
cause, and 20 establish your rights -
heirs, legztees and lawful claimants
10 said residue.
Given Under Ny Hand, this eth day
Of January. 1921.
se-s EDWARD GRIFFITH. Judge
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1921-01-20
Can You Sell
Real Estate?

II you believe you can, get in touch
with the largest Real Estate organiza-
ton in the world at once, for We want
live wire TO represent US At Man
chester Big money for the right
party. Experience not Necessary but
must show ability. have an auto and
give most Of your time to this bust
ness. No capital required, but best
Of references required and must be
reliable. Apply in person or BY letter
u oace TO Z. A Strout Farm Agency,
2e4 Washington ST.. Old South Bldg
Boston
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1921-01-20
SYNOPSIS

CHAPTER L-Tom Shelby. . rancher.
rides in TO the frontier town Of Ponea
looking for a good time after long spell
OF hard work and loneliness on the
ranch. Instead. he runs into funeral
that OF Dad Calkins, a retired army man
Of whom little 10 known. A girl. still In
her teens. survives calkins
CHAPTER H.-McCarthy, . saloon
keeper and Ponca's leading citizen. de-
eides that the girl. now alone In the
world. should marry. Shelby starts
hunt for eligible husbands and the min
lister goes to confer with the girl
CHAPTER I1.-she agrees TO pick
husband from q score OF men lined up In
her home. To his CONSERVATION. she Sc
lects Shelby, who had gone along merely
as q spectator. He declines the honor.
indignant, the girl dismisses the assem-
blags. Later. Shelby goes back TO make
an explanation. She receives him GOOD
naturedly.
CHAPTER Iv.-Leaving her. Shelby
runs into two Of the rejected suitors, and
In q night worsts them both. Angered
1t their remarks, he returns to the girl.
aetermined to marry her. II she will have
him. After his explanation she agrees
70 marry him
CHATTER v.-The wedding takes
place and the couple set out for shelby's
ranch With them Is the kid" Mack
lin. whom Shelby has hired as q helper
on the ranch. On the way the girl tells
her husband her name 10 Olga Carlyn.
and also tells him something OF the Pc
culiar circumstances OF her life.
CHAPTER vI.-Leaving his wife in
the house. Shelby goes TO care for the
horses. Returning. he 10 struck from
behind by an unknown assailant Hours
later he RECEIVERS consciousness, 10 mo
that his wife and the kid" have dis
appeared He starts in pursuit
CHAPTER v1I-Shelby overhears a
conversation between two outlaws that
throws some light on his wife's history.
He learns she is an heiress and that her
abduction has been planned. lie also
learns that she has been taken TO
wolves Hole" haunt of bandits and
had" Indiansi The whereabouts OF the
place Is unknown 70 Shelby, though its
reputation as resort OF criminals IL
widespread.
CHAPTER Nlli.-ohelpy ioSo 49, -,
10 rescue his wife. He is discovered by
'Indian Joe" Laud, the leader Of the
outlaws, and forced TO accompany him
into the stronghold. There Shelby makes
friends with a Mexican girl. Pancha
who is betrothed to MackIn and In
tensely jealous.
CHAPTER IX.-Imprisoned by Laud
Shelby escapes with Pancha's help. she
guides him to a secure hiding place pu'
refuses TO reveal the whereabouts OF MS
wife.
CHAPTER. x.-After nights res
Shelby leaves his shelter, seeking M
wife's prison. He discovers II, an oio
log cabin, and finds Olga Their reunion
In interrupted by the arrival OF Mackhn
Continued from last week.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1921-01-20

CHATTER vI.-Leaving his wife In
the house. Shelby goes TO care for the
horses. Returning. he 10 struck from
heh,nd by an unknown assailant Hours
later he RECEIVERS consciousness, TO find
that his wife and the KID have dis
appeared. He starts in pursuit
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1921-01-20
GREENBERG
Opposite Telephone Once
Telephone: Nv
Manchester Center, Vermont
eel M, wersse mIrssIsA

Many tales Of the supernatural sre
told concerning evil spirits and the en-
esey o. bells IN warding them OF
likewise rrgardius the power q en-
scented bells for bringing blessing'.
In an old chapel AZ KILN IN ferth-
shire. Scotland. was = bell called that
OF ST. Fiilsn. which had the reputation
u curing lunacy. After the sufferer
bad spent q night in the chapel he
uas in he morning placed with great
ss,eninlty under the bell. and In many
e.ses recorded In the Old chrOnseies
- faIth wss rewarded
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-01-27
FACTS ABOUT THIS .
ISSUE OF The HERALD

This issue of The Herald marks
practically the completing Of its
eighth volume; has more pages OF
home print, eighteen, than any pre-
ceeding issue, with four pages of the
Montana section thrown in; contains
more inches of display matter, about
1900, than any preceding issue; and
is the second largest edition ever put
out from this office, 2100 copies.
Thirty-eight Back to Normal" adj
vertisers use spaces, besides numer-
Gus other advertisers. The COPY for
only one ad came in before Monday
afternoon, and, with the exception of
a small amount of straight matter,
the mechanical work the issue rep
resents has been done since then by
operator-printer w. L. Taylor and
pressman George Hagen. And here
it is, a day late, to be sure, but a
remarkable showing nevertheless,
for the equipment of this office and
its efficient back-shop crew.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-01-27
Member The Time You
"Went Down" On Alcohol?

This is not an insinuation. Maybe
it was phthisic or analyze that trip
ped you when they spelled down"
at the little old red school Many
people, who like to tell what was
done went they were young, have an
ingrown habit of insisting that child
e nowadays can't spell.
Perhaps there is some truth in it,
but it is not safe to make assertions
that are too sweeping. Some pep-
perry youngster might challenge you
to a spelling match. Anyway let's
withhold judgment until we all go to
the Spelling Contest" at the high
school assembly next Tuesday night.
Thirty pupils will take part, repre-
senting six grades and classes, and
five pupils will be selected by this
contest to take part in the county
contest at Bainville. An admission
Of rs cents will be charged to this
local contest, to help pay expenses
of our team to the county test. Let's
go and see the fun. Tuesday night,
February 1st.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-01-27
WELL-KNOWN OFFICIAL
DIES SUDDENLY

Harry B. Hill, until the first of
this month county assessor Of Sheri-
dan county, which position he had
held ever since the creation of that
county, dropped dead in the senate
chamber in the capitol building at
Helena last Friday afternoon, death
resulting from heart trouble.
Mr.. Hill was a pioneer of the state
coming here better than forty years
ago, settling first at Helena, later re-
moving to Fort Benton, and later on
to Mondak where he resided at the
time he received his appointment as
assessor of Sheridan county. He was
twice reelected to succeed himself.
Deceased was about 70 years of age.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-01-27
LOCAL WOMEN'S POETRY
IN MINNEAPOLIS PAPER

1t will be a source of pleasure and
pride to Wolf Point people to know
that verses by Mrs. w. V. D. Chap
man of this city are accepted for
publication by such high class papers
as the Minneapolis Journal. Mrs.
Chapman, whose ability as a writer
is not unknown to her friends, was
moved to contribute to the Journal
the beautiful little poem, reprinted
be'ow, Immediately after the Borte
murder in Minneapolis; one of the
most shocking of a series of crimes.
Two mere boys, so young and unac-
customed to crime that according TO
their confession they hesitated, after
their first start, and walked around
a block before they could summon
courage to carry out their purpose,
murdered in cold blood, for such loot
as they could carry away, the propri-
etor of a small grocery.
The following appeared in the
Journal of Dec. 10, 1920:
A MOTHERS PRAYER
Last night I dreamed never can
forget;
saw my son a prisoner at the bar
A STRIPPING with the honest eyes of
Youth.
My baby strayed way from me
so far.
And /, his mother, had to stand
And see him there so helpless and
so dear;
God knows l thought l had done right
But there stood leering Crime, and
Shame, and Fear.
Lord, help me to keep the home fires
burning bright
And give my child his need of help
and love.
Help me keep faith with him, as Thee
with me,
And guard this life entrusted from
above.
Nellie Putnam Chapman.
Wolf Point, Mont. Dec. Is
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-01-27
VISITED OIL

John A. Green, of this city and
Vida, has returned from a six weeks
trip to the oil districts of Montana
and Wyoming. He says there is a
wonderful boom in the Winnett
country and that the development of
Montana's oil fields is proving to be
a drawing advertisement for the
state. Thousands of eastern men,
many of them capitalists are investi-
eating the different fields, and they
all go home with the impression that
Montana is a country of wonderful
resources.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-01-27
What would not the money

iticians. What would not the money
buy that has been literally thrown a
way not chewed or smoked up) on
tobacco that was never used. We
dare say that the total would buy
food for the starving millions of Eu-
rope and Asia for a long period.
On the other hand What vast com
fort and solace the weed has brought
to millions to whom most of the COM
mon comforts were strangers, or
were for the time withheld-the plod-
der who plies his shovel in a ditch;
the soldier fighting the monotony of
camp routine or awaiting the enemy
at the front; the stockman on the
range; the rancher; the lumberjack.
Then there is the difference to con-
slider between the pipe of pure, clean
tobacco and the doped cigaret made
of filthy leavings. And the differ
between moderate use and TX
use; and tobacco as a dis
ease preventive versus tobacco as a
cause of disease. Who knows how
the total of fire losses, caused by the
smoking habit, compares with the
wealth produced by the tobacco in
So far as the use of tobacco by
adults only is concerned, there is no
such thing and never can be. If adj
llts have it minors will also; and
comes the heaviest count in the
Indictment against the defendant on
he carpet-it is poor stuff for un-
developed bodies and brains.
The writer feels competent to CON
ider the question fairmindedly. AT
er abstaining for % years, ne smok-
d the stuff moderately, for a like
eriod. So far, on the third quar-
er-century lap, he has kept it on
he non-essential list and has been
lst as happy. Maybe the fourth
up will find him smoking again !
ome place. When it m right
own to conscientious brass tacks,
e cannot find very much to say in ia
of tobacco in general, but real
that there are millions who do
OF agree with him. And the oues-
comes, why pick on this habit?
the human race did not have it,
ould it not be doing something
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-01-27
OBACC ON THE CARPET

Not cigar stubs, or the juice Of pi
per-climars. or ashes from a Jimmy
pipe, but the whole blamed nicotine
question is threatened with being
called on the carpet to show cause
why it should not be made the OBJ
ject of the next prohibition campaign
A New York concern that styles
itself press Service Company
makes a practice of sending quest
ionnaires to the editors of the count
ry and includes even those who put
out the obscure country weeklies.
First they probed public sentiment,
through the editors, on government
operation of railroads. Then they
wanted to know what we thought a.
bout government competition in var
ious industries. Now they send out
a quiz consisting of only three ques-
tons on tobacco. These are:
1. Do you favor the enactment of
laws prohibiting the personal use of
tobacco by adults?
2. In your judgment does the gen
eral sentiment of your community
favor such legislation?
3. Is the use Of tobacco personally
Objectionable to you?
Just how one editor answered
these questions is highly u%nimportant
but it would be of great interest to
know the summarized opinions of all
the readers of this journal, yet hard
ly worth the task of collecting them.
Later the result of this nation
wide -questionnairre will no doubt be
reported by the company sending it
out.
The question of tobacco or no to-
bacco is capable of being viewed onl
many sides and the prohibition of
tobacco, if attempted, will bring on
even more stubborn struggle than
that resulting in national prohibition
Intoxicating liquor. AS an abs
proposition the weed would {
have a tough time justifying it's ex- /
The human race once got on
it and most certainly could /
again. On the financial side, espec- I
it would have a harder time
making out a case in court, than a !
peoples cause against a gang of pol
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-01-27
WEATHER WITH A KICK

Ole Hanson and other California
tourists from Montana will please
take notice that the past week has
been just seven days more of the
same delightful mixture of blue sky,
bright sunshine, and balmy ozone.
1t is SO exhilirating that it is intoxi-
eating and the enforcement officers
may demand that it be analysed.
There may be a kick in it, but Ger
tainly none on it. 1t makes US see
things-crops, good times, cash sub
scriptions, more advertising editions
like this one, and such.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-01-27
AN ARGUMENT FOR THE
I.EACuE OE NATrn

United State appropriations, 1920.
{By a Republican Congress)
l.. Past Wars $3,855,482,586 $50
2. Future Wars 1,424,138,677 $3.50
3. Civil Depts. 18l,087,225 81
a. Public Works 168,203,557 so
5. Edu. & Science 57,O93,66 ia
Total $3.50, OO5, 7O6 1OO%
analysis by DR.. Edward B. Rosa,
of the United States Bureau of Stan
dards).
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-01-27

c. w. Jerome of the Poplar Stan
dard, is at Great Falls under expert.
medical care, his malady being
thing in the nature of heart trouble.
We hope for his complete and early
recovery and, if his address can be
learned, will send him a copy of The
Herald to cheer him up.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-01-27

One ton of wheat straw will pro-
duce the equivalent of forty gallons
of gasoline, according to the United
States Department of Agriculture.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-01-27

much worse? Above all, the pres
ent seems All unpropitious time to
wish a new prohibition campaign up
on a people not yet recovered from
wartime fever. and political chills.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-01-27

One hundred and niety thousand
men are being educated in the United
States army schools.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-01-27
INCOME TAX IN A NUTSHELL

WHO? Single persons who had net
income of $1,000 or more for the
year 1920; married couples who
had net income of $4,000.
WHEN? March 18th, 1921, is the
final date for filing returns and
making first payments.
WHERE? Collector of Internal Rev.
enue for district in which the per-
son resides.
HOW? Full directions on Form
1O40A and Form 1910; also the
law and regulations.
WHAT? Four per cent normal tax
on taxable income up to $4,000 in
excess of exemption. Eight per
cent normal tax on balance of tax
able income. Surtax from l per
cent to IS per cent on net incomes
over $4,000.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1921-01-27
PEOPLES FORUM GOING FINE
-IOIN u.

The editor is surely gratifed and
pleased with the interest shown in
"The Peoples Forum" department.
Articles are coming right along now
put their ideas on paper and send
them in. Get busy while you have
the time; write, write, write. We
are sure these delightful winter days
and nights bring many thoughts to
many minds. Don't keep them to
yourself, send them in. 1t would be
especially pleasing to receive some
contributions from our women read
ers. They can surely do just as we'll
as the men and other women readers
will be glad to read them.
The big idea of this department is
an interchange of ideas and opinions.
There is inspiration and encourage
ment in what the other person says,
and one can make his little talk to
The Herald's whole family of readers
You cannot send too much and any
thing written with a sincere and help
full purpose will be printed. There
are no end of topics-breeds of stock !
varieties of crops, poultry expert
ences, gardening, our schools, local
national politics, studies in
nature, helps to success.
There is just one restriction-we
10 not are to print unsigned articles
# you do not want your name pub
ished, put it in parentheses, thus,
John Jones, Bingville) and we will
,e sure not to print it.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1921-05-12

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Clarence Bacon had
as Sunday dinner guests Mr.. and Mrs.
c. H. Boswell, Mr.. and Mrs. c. f.
MaIson, Mr.. and Mrs. E. Draper, Mr..
and Mrs. Burch all, Of Troy, N. Y, and
Mrs. Price Of Iowa A trout dinner
was served.
Rev. VIM. Leroy Haven preached at
the Congregational Church last Sun
day morning in exchange with Rev.
Sidney X. Perkins. At the morning
service the resignation Of Mr.. Perkins
was read. The resignation reads to be
in effect not later than October list.
The largest troue brought into this
village this season so far that has
come under our observation was one
brought in by Clyde Blackwell last
Thursday evening. This was one Of
the brown variety, 23K inches long,
and was very fat, weighing four
pounds and six ounces.
James Schuley, who has been IN
Florida all winter, arrived at this
place Tuesday and has resumed his
duties as electrician at the Equinox
House. Jimmie" was oounle Of
weeks in making his trip from Florida
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1921-05-12

TO his home in Syracuse, N. Y, visit.
ing friends in Washington, Philadel.
phia, New York City, New London
Conn, Springfield, Mass, Albany and
Syracuse, N. Y.
A very enjoyable card party was
held at the Orvis Cottage on Tuesday
evening at which about 100 were in
attendance. The hostesses Of the
evening were Mesdames r. J. orvis,
Graves, Phelps, and Mabel NJ. Hemen-
way. The favors were all together in
a basket and were drawn by Master
Merrill Hemenway, and the winners
wee: first for the ladies, Mrs. B. j.
Connell, and for the men, David d.
Vetal. The consolation prizes went to
Mrs Fred Reed and B. ]. Cornell.
A very pleasant family gathering
was held at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fletcher McWain Sunday, the event
being the coming Of age Of their son
Cecil and the I'D birthday anniversary
Of his grandfather, Mr.. Taylor. The
birthday dinner was Ill one could wish
as to the good things to eat and
very enjoyable afternoon was spent.
There were present besides the i'm
mediate family, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Taylor Of Fair Haven, Arthur Taylor
Of P-wlet, Mr.. and Mrs. Core and sons
Frank and Floyd, also Of Pawlct
One OF the pleasantest social events
Of the season was held at the rooms
81 the Community Club last week
evening when Bid Whist
was played at % tables. The hostess-
IS II the evening wee Mesdames z. r
Bourn. A. F. Martin. E c. Perkins, n
E. Cross, J. H Richardson. Harry
Rawlins. A. J Christie and the Misses
Sarah Haniey and Pauline S. Martin.
TIE decorations were q green and
gold and were Ut up under the iiree-
.ion q Chas. s. Robinson. The win
aers Of the evening were: 1st ladies,
Mrs. c. L. Randall; second. Mrs. G. 4
Lurene; 1st mems. n c. Phelps, with
3 tie between C. L. Randall ard w G.
3ebee, Mr.. Bcbee winning on the play
81.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1921-05-12
Estate Of GEORGE SMITH
Commissioners Notice

The Undersigned. having been APP
pointed by the Honorable Probate
Court for the District Of Manchester,
Commissioners, 70 receive examine,
and dust the claims ard demands Of
Ian persons against the estate Of
George Smith late Of Manchester in
said District, deceased, and all claims
exhibited IL Offset thereto, hereby give
notice that we will meet for the pur-
pose aforesaid, at the Drug Store Of
w. r. Hard in the Village Of Manches-
ter in said District, on the 2ls day q
October next. from ] o'clock P. NJ
until 4 O'Clock p. NJ, on said day and
that six months from the 21st day Il
April A. D. 1921, is the time limited
BY said Court for said creditors 70 pre-
sent their claims to US for examination
and allowance.
Dated at Manchester this 2ist day
Of April A. d. 1921.
w. r. HARD.
G. L TOWSLEY.
Commissioners.
VIM. S. Covert, Admir- AZ
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1921-05-12
Clean Fish and Fresh

Vegetables
Potatoes, Squash, Onions, Gel
cry, Lettuce, Spinach, Cabbage,
Beets, Carrots, Turnips. Pars-
nips, Horseradish Roots.
Fruit
Oranges, Bananas, Grape
Fruit, Apples, Figs and Dates.