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Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-06-25
Copyright. 1870. by Little. Brown s Go

Copyright. 1890 by Little. Brown s Co
"He didn't look like no hunger to
me"
But no matter about that-it's just
as thought. And I'll get EN- back
mark my little words"
In the meantime the best thing to
do was TO move at once 10 his winter
trapping grounds certain neglected
region on the lower levels Of the North
Fork. l. at any time within the next
few weeks. Dan should attempt to
carry word down to the settlements
he would be certain to pass within
view of his camp BAT he knew that
the chance of Dan starting upon any
such journey before the snow had
melted was not one in a thousand 70
be caught in the Divide in the winter
means to be showed in as completely
as tie Innuits Of upper Greenland. No
word could pass except by man on
snowshoes.
Yet if the chance did come If the
house should be left unguarded, it
might pay Cranston to make an i'm
mediate search. Dan would have no
reason for Surprising thai CranstoG
suspected his possession of the let
ters; he would NOT be particularly
watchful, ana would probably pigeon
hole them until spring In LennOxs
desk.
And the truth was that Cranston
had reasoned out the situation almost
perfectly When Dan awakened in
the morning, and the snow lay already
a foot deep over the wilderness world
he knew that he would have no chance
to act upon the Cranston case until
the SHOWS melted in the spring. SO
he pushed all thought of it out Of his
mind and turned his attention to more
pleasant subjects. it was true that he
read the documents over twice as he
lay in bed Then lie tied them into Il
neat packet and pur them away where
they would be quickly available Then
he thrust his head out of the window
and let the great snowflakes sift down
upon bis face, It was winter at last,
the season thu; he loved
He didn't stir from the house that
first day of the storm. Snowblrd and
he found plenty of pleasant things to
do and talk about before the roaring
fire that he built in the CRATE. He was
glad Of the great pile of wood that
lay outside the door. 1t meant life IT.
self, in this season. Then Snowbird
led him to the windows. and they
watched the white drifts pile up over
the low underbrush.
When finally the snowstorm ceased,
five days later, the whole face Of the
wilderness was changed. The buck
brush was ly covered, the fences
were out OF sight; the forest seemed
a clear, clean sweep of white. broken
only by an occasional tail thicket and
by the great. snow-coyered trees.
When the clouds blew away, and
TIE air grew clear. the temperature
began to fall Dan had no way Of
knowing how low it went Thermome-
ters were not considered essential at
the Lennox home. But when his eye
lids concealed with the frost and his
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-06-25
CHAPTER I.-contlnued.
ID

Into a little hollow in the bark, on
che underside of the log, some hand
had thrust a small roll Of papers.
They were rain-soaked now, and the
ink had dimmed and blotted; but Dan
realized their significance. They were
the complete evidence that Hildreth
had accumulated against the arson
ring-letters that had passed back and
forth between himself and Cranston.
threat of murder from the former If
Hudreth turned states evidence, and
a signed statement of the arson activ-
.tfaS Of the ring by Hildreth himself.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-06-25

Indians from Canada into northern
New York to form a junction with the
British ou tine Iludson ana separate
New England from the rest of the
enufedercy After two sharp actions
MI saltwater ana Saratoga with but
three days radous left he was com.
PEELED to capiulate en- oct. II; and
England, I'm the midst of victories,
heard with dismay Of the loss Of an
entire army The Americans gained
5000 musEets and a large train OF
artillery.
France recognized American indie
peudence and sent a large fleet and
supplies of clothing arms and NUM-
tions of war to their aid; and Gen.
Clinton who had superseded Gen.
| Howe, finding his supplies at Phlla-
delphia threatened, retreated to New
York defeating the Americans at Mon.
mouth, y. J
Patriots Hands Strengthened
Spain ana then Holland joined In
the war against England aud aided
the Americans. But the king ana par
lament were determined TO maintain
the honor Of the crown and the In
tegrity Of the empire In 1850, 5000
seamen and $4,000 additional troops
were sent to America, and Il strong
e@ort was made to subjugate the Caro-
A.as, where the war assumed q bitter
HirfISHu character ana yyYs rouHupfad
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-06-25

They We're not only enough to break
mp the ring and send its members TO
prison; with the aid Of the empty shell
and other circunstanual evidence,
they could in all probability convict
Bert Cranston Of murder.
For a long time he stood with the
shadows of the pines lengthening
about him, his gray eyes in curious
shadow. For the moment a glimpse
was given him into the deep wells of
the human soul; and understanding
came to him. Was there no balm for
hatred even in the moment of death?
Were men unable to forget the themes
ana motives of their lives, even when
fhe shadows closed down upon them?
H.idreth had known what hand had
struck him down. And even on the
. frontier Of death his first thought was
10 hide his evidence where Cranston
could not find it when he searched the
oody, but where later it might be
found by the detectives that were sure
70 come. It was the old creed of a
ilie for life. He wanted his evidence
10 he preseryed-nOt that right should
oe Wronged, but so that Cranston
would be prosecuted and convicted
ana made to suffer. His hatred OF
eranston that had made him turn
states evidence in the first place had
oeen carried with him down into
death.
AS Dan stood wondering, he thought
az heard twig crack on the trail be-
h'ad him and he wondered what for
est creature was still lingering on the
ridges at the eve of the SHOWS.
The snow began TO fall in earnest at
acknowledgement white flakes that al
moss IN nm instant covered the leaves.
4 "as the real beginning of winter.
aAl al living creatures knew it. The
4''l pack sang TO IL from the ridge
Wild and plantive song that made
-'7'- Cranston, sleeping in a lean-to
o- me lmpqua side of the Divide,
swear and mutter in his sleep. But he
.A really waken until Jim Gibbs,
ne 'l his gang. returned from his
seTa. m ssI0n.
1.sE wasted no words. Bert flung
He blankets, lighted a candle
a.. placed it out Of the reach Of the
md. His face looked swarthy
.oErtBed In its light.
. he demanded. "vhat did
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-06-25

The British Coresumeut now put
forth strong effort to reduce the
colonies 10 submission. An ARMY of
$4,000 intending 1900 German mer-
cenaries ('IIe~siansD, was sent under
command Of sir William Howe to put
down this wicked rebellion" The thir-
teen colonies adopted constitutions as
Independent and sovereign states. ON
June Z, 1916. Richard Henry Lee of
Virginia offered q resolution In con-
gress declaring that the united coll
onies are and ought to he. free ana
independent states that they are abb
solved from all allegiance 10 the Brit
ish crown; and that all political con
nection between them and the state
of Great Britain is, and ought 10 be,
dissolved"
Birth Of Declaration.
This resolution. after an earnest
debate WIS adopted by the votes of
the Delegates Of nine out of the thir-
teen colonies. a committee consisting
of Thomas Jefferson, John Adams.
Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman
and Robert II. Livingston was in
sructed - prepare declaration IN
accordance with the above resolution;
and the celebrated Declaration of In
dependence, written by Mr. jefferson,
based upon the equality Of all men
and the universal right Of self govern
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-06-25

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Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-06-25

'@Tears q tan hatT
That's The man.
Il know him-and wish you'd
pnnctured him. That's FaH.n2-the
tenderfoot that's been staying at Zen
nox's. Hes a lungsr7
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-06
"SWEET LAVENDER, ," WITH MARY MILES WINTER, AT GALAX
Perturbation of Arthur Wing Pinero's Famous Stage Suc- cess a Great Screen
 Triumph

When love is young there is no mora delightful period of life. The trage- dies of youthful romance, the joys of young delight, all are told most en- tertainingIy and dramatically in Sweet Lavender" the feature at the Galax theatre Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday,. The attraction for the last three days of the week will be "An Amateur Devil'' in which Bryant Washburn is the star.
 Sweet Lavender" was picturized from the famous stage success of the same name by Arthur Wing Pinero, recognized as one of the greatest dramatists of the time. As a screen vehicle it is said to be most delight ful romantic comedy, with the blonde and youthful beauty, Mary Miles Min ter, as the star.
 It is not only tie story of girl and boy love, but there are strong dra- matic moments, when the realities of life are shown in striking contrasts. The picture is beautifully staged with an excellent cast portraying the lead ing roles.
 As Lavender. Mary Miles Minter shows to the full that art which has fnade her one or tne moss popular oi feminine stars. There are many fine emotional moments in the story of a girl whose own father, not knowing her, forbids her marriage to his step- son..
 The odore Roberts scores one of the plays really big individual hits. He takes the part of Prof Dick Phenyl down -at-the-heels, sunny-hearted in competent friend to everyone save himself.
 Milton Sifis plays the father whe has forgotten his first wife and hel daughter, only to have his memor, logged in . manner to stir the depths of his natnre. Harold Goodwin is ex. ceilent as tho young college boy lover
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-06
WILLIAM FARNUM IN
 F | WERE KING" ALL WEEK AT HE RIALTO
Popular Star to Appear in One of the Most Stirring Roles of His Career In Ro-
 mantle PhotopIay

William Farnum, the popular William
 Fox star is coming to the Rialto thea
 tre this week in one of the most stirring
 rols of his career. It is that of Francois
 vilon, the famous vagabound in Justin
 Huntly McCarthy's book and play If
 I Were Kirg''-a role made famous on
 the stage by E. H. Sothern.
 Mir. Farnum has given to the screen
 many of the most important pictures
 shown in the last few yeafs His dual
 role In "A Tale of Two Cities" Charles
 Dickens famous story, is still being
 shown throughout the United States and
 Great Britain and on the continent. Il is indeed a classic in motion picture art Another among Farnum's innumerable big pictures is Les Miserab1es," which like "A Tale of Two Cities,' will be shown and reshown for years. His Rid CTS of the Purple Sage'e and his "Rain- bow Trail'' drew packed houses wher- ever shown. M eff Were King" is from the famous play written by Justin Huntly McCar. thy for E. H. Sothe~n who made ant of the great hits of his career in it. The novel on which the~S play was based, and which MT. Mccarthy wrote also, has been read by millions of per sons anu stlll HdS d trSlnenuuuS clfcuid ton both in this country and Grea l Britain.
 1 The screen version was made as special production by William Fox witt | his usual lavishness and his great care ! for detail.
 l William Farnum is the star. playing tn, ! role of Francois Villon, the character portrayed on the stage by MT. Sothern MT. Farnums name alone is tremen 1 dous drawing card. With '1f I Wer, King as his vehicle he puts. on thu screen one of the most powerful, one O the most stirring and at the same tim' one of the most beautiful pictures of hi. wonderfully successful career.
 1 The cast was specially picked. Frit.
 Lieber of Shakespearean fame, plays tl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-06

depart for Annesley's home, which by coincidence Is also the London home of Ruthven Smith The latter, think ing that Nelson is another robber fires point blank at him. The whole affair so enrages Mrs Ellsworth that she or ders Annesley out of the-house where upon Nelson declares his love for An nesley, who is so bewildered by Nell son's protestatfons of love that she accel S him.
 At ball given after Annesleys and Nelsons marriage. Ruthven Smith, commenting on the diamond robbery, speaks of a blue diamond that was stolen. He demands to see the blue diamond that Nelson has given his wife. To the girls horror she finds that Nelson is the jewel thief and is about to give him up to justice when she overhears his declaration to the thieving gang that--but, to tell you just what he said and did would rob you of the pleasure of anticipation. See My Lady's Latchkey" and learn just how the unusual plot ends. A rollicking comedy, "The Toomer- vile Trolley" is an added attraction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-06


 The plot opens aboard an ocean greyhound, where Ruthven smith. the trusted international representative of a big diamond merchant, is guarding a rare collection of gems on their way to London. In the stiffness of the night shadowy figure mysteriously enters Smiths stateroom and after ap- plying chloroform to the sleeper's nose departs with the precious jewel belt.
 In London Annesley Grayle, tired of drab five years existence spent in a house of gloom with her aunt, Mrs. Ellsworth, answers a newspaper ad vertisement for a travelling compan- ion to an elderly lady, and is hopeful of breaking away from her present monotonous life. Awaiting the "el- deriy lady, in the Hotel Astor, she is accosted by young man. ostensibly an American, who, in apparent trouble begs Annesley to save him by pretend ing to be his wife. She is astounded at this proposal but the mans distress appears so great that she agrees.
 The young man gives his name as Nelson Smith; the two young people
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-06
BRITISH READERS RUN
 TO RECOMMENDATION
 DROPS TO THIRD PLACE

London February 5-Fiction in 1920 ran first in public favor in the United Kingdom, as 1t did in 1914
 Sociology now comes second. instead of religion, which held that place in 1914 Juvenile literature has displaced science for the third place, and teeh-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-06

nology comes fourth. Then follow in or der religion, science, poetry. history medicine. description and biography. Dit
 erature comes last in the list of 12 lead ing subjects.
 In the year just ended, Ii ,00i new books were published in the United iKngdom, an increase of 2.SS2, compared with the 1 previous year This brings British pub- | fishing almost hack to the pre-war level, The foregoing analysis was compiled by ! the Publishers Circular and Booksellers
 Record.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-06

man being. He is never fussing around trying to take tnem off, and he moves through his part with the sure ease of any veteran of the screen. The pro ducers of these comedies pick out real stories and clever child actors to help Snooky get his comedy across and he does it.
 There is plenty of action in The One Best Pet" with Snooky doing the heroic with proper and becoming modesty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-06
FATTY
 ARBUCKLE } TRAND
AMERICAN SHIPS LEAD
By Associated Press

By Associated Press
 Panama City, February 5.-Vessels fly ing the American flag led all others in setting a new record of canal traffic in 1920 This is shown by figures just given out by the canal authorities. Of the 2,Sl4 commercial ships using the big ditch last year, 1,2Sf were American. Great Britain came next, with S67 and Japan third with 122
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-06
.SNOOkY IN TIVE ONE
 BEST PEI" STRAND
Monkey Comedian in Latest
 Feature Added Attraction All This Week

snooky, that king of movie com edians. is going to be at the strand again this week snooky is a chim- panzee, but there ares hundreds who will say that he is the best comedian before the camera today "The One Best Pet" is the title of Snooky's latest feature and it will be the added attraction at the Strand theatre this week, where Fatty Arbuckle is appear ing in "Brewster's MilIions!r
 Snooky is something more than a monkey. He Is marvel He has ap- peared in Birmingham several times 'at the Strand and each, picture has been more of a success than the one which preceded. He doesn't descend to such tricks as making monkey of himelf he gets his laughs by pure comedy and The One Best Pet" is declared to be the best picture in which he has yet appeared.
 Snooky wears clothes just like hu-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-06
9 Screen Productions Are Booked For the Week.
Katherin Macdonald Ln
 My Lady's Latchkey' Al
 The Trianon This Week

"y Ladys Latchkey adapted for the from "The Second Latchkey' novel by C. N and A. M Wilkinson, featuring Katherine Macdonald famous The American beauty will be the attraction at the Tranon this week. begin
 ming Monday is worthwhile drama that will be enjoyed by all whom we'll produced and fascinating screen play
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-06

role of Louis xI. and gives remarkable performance. Then there are Walte~ Law, Henry Carvill. Claude Payton, V. V. Clogg, Harold Clairmont. Betty Ross Clarke-who plays the part of Katherine, enacted by Ceceiia Loftus in the stage version--and Renita Johnston.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-11-02
EDIsTO DOTS

We have been having some very
bad weather this week.
The Edisto school started the tenth
of October and is getting along fine.
We are very glad to know that our
old friend, Mr.. r. Peel is getting
along some better. He has been sick
for seven weeks.
Mrs. W. NJ. Laird and daughter,
Miss Nellie, are spending few weeks
with her father and mother, Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard Peel.
We are very glad to know that
Mrs. J. w. Frick is able to be up
again. She has been i'll for three
weeks.
Misses Lucille and Christabell Har-
ley spent Sunday afternoon with Miss
Clara May Frick.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-11-02
SCHOOL NEWS
By JULES +. SHARPE, County
Superintendent Of Education.

Saturday was pay day with good
many schools in the County 1t was
very gratifying to the County Super
intendent and to the teachers that
they were able to get their salaries
paid promptly. This was made pos
sible when arrangements were COM
pleted a few weeks ago for the bor-
rowing of sS0,OOo.0o to pay the SAL
aries of our teachers for the next two
months. This sum was not quite
enough to go around to all the schools
but some of them failed to report
the number of teachers and the
amount needed had to be estimated
and the estimate fell short. If any
Of the teachers do not receive their
salaries it will be on account Of the
above statement.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-11-02
BEAVER CREEK NEWS.

We are having some warm weather
for the time Of the year. The TAR
mers are about through gathering
their crops.
Miss Helen Stabler from the city
hospital is home on her vacation
Friends are very glad to see her, but
are sorry she will soon have to leave
them.
We are sorry to hear Of the death
of Mr.. Bennie Longs little son. May
God comfort their broken hearts.
Mrs. B. H. Jumper spent last week
with her parents.
Mr.. Johnnie Saylor and Miss Helen
Stabler were the welcome guests OF
Miss Lucille Gowlson Sunday after
noon.
Mr.. Murray Jumper is all smiles.
It's boy.
Happy congratulations to Mr.. Dan
iel Rucker and his bflde.
A large crowd attended the fare
we'll sermon of Rev. r. c. Griffith at
Oak Grove Sunday afternoon.
Misses Helen Mae and Bessie Stab
Ter were the pleasant guests of Miss
Mittie Furtick Thursday evening.
Misses Mae and Bessie Stabler were
the guests of Miss Mary Ellen Say
lor Sunday morning.
Miss Dora Jumper spent Sunday
night and Monday with Miss Helen
Stabler.
Mrs. H. d. Sta bier and. daughter,
Helen, were the welcome guests OF
Mrs. W. W, Lucas one evening last
ewek.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-11-02
FIRE VISITS
TOWN OF SWANSEA

Special to The Dispatch-News.
Swansea, S. c., Oct 31.-Last night
pistols were fired and the people were
aroused to find the Cutler building,
owned by J. J. Cutler and Mrs. L. 3 Z.
Rast, Jointly, was on fire. The build
ing was Of brick and two stories
high. The lower floor Of one build
ing was occupied by J. J. Lucas,
groceries, and the other by J. Tai.
Berry. Swansea Grocerteria. The sec
ond or upper story was occupied by
the Masons, the Eastern Star and
Woodmen Of the World. and Messrs
w. 3. Courtney. cotton buyer, and
Craft & Jackson, insurance agents.
The building was valued at about
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-11-02

100000 with $1,000 insurance.
Mr.. Lucas had about $4,000 worth OF
stock with $4,000 insurance. Mr.
Berry had a 100000 stock with ST.
100000 insurance. There was no in
surance on the paraphernalia Of the
lodges nor the offices and fixtures OF
Courtney, and Craft < Jackson. Mr.
Grant was occupying a room upstairs,
but he is not at home and no esti-
mate of his loss can be made.
Mr.. Courtney estimates his loss at
$4,000 and Graf: & Jackson theirs at
s250.00.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-11-02

is over and results are much more
prompt and satisfactory when it is
kept at hand and given as soon as
the first indication Of a cold appears
and before it has become settled in
the system. There is no danger. in
giving it to children as it contains no
opium or other harmful drug.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-11-02
Has ate FISH! Stor;.

Suva, Fiji-Frank Clarke has re-
turned from a fishing trip M which
he SAYS he caught strange fish. 1t
vas phosphorescent, light brown, hcav-
liz built and with three sold lands
across its back near the he:H.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-11-02

The Steedman school will open Nov.
1st with Col. J. H. Frick, of Chapin
as Principal and Miss Willie Vaughn
of Van Wyck as assistant. The new
building is ready for occupancy and
it is credit to the community and
Lexington County. 1t had BEEN
hoped that State Supt Swearingen
could be present and deliver an ad
dress but another engagement will
prevent his being there. It is expect
ed that there will be other speakers
present. The ladies Of the commun-
ity will serve picnic dinner and the
day promises to be big event.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-11-02

This is the season of the year when
the prudent and careful housewife
replenishes her supply Of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. 1t is almost
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-11-02
s.5OO,OOO Hens Needed.

London.-England needs S,3E, }0F
more hens in order to get 1ach to the
estimated consumption for 1913 Of l2O
eggs per person. asserts t.d"lr"
Brown, secretary Of tue national p"'li-
try council.
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once.

All the schools Of the county are
now open and from all of them comes
the report of a heavy enrolment.
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NOTICE..

The Compulsory attendance law
will take effect on. November Else,
1921, in Central School District No.
5S.
W. r.. LUCAS
J. T. HUTTO,
COLEN JEFCOAT,
Board Of Trustees.
2t-c
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-11-02
Miss Genevive Smith, e student in

Miss Genevive Smith, z student in
the Lexington High School and
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. "A. L.
Smith Of Barrs, won the first prize at
the State Fair for the best individual
display Of canned fruits. The display
was neatly arranged and attracted
the attention of large numbers Of
people from all over the State. Miss
Smith also won first place at Aiken
a few weeks ago for the best display
Of fruits consisting Of nine jars. There
were contestants from nine counties
for this prize. That shows what our
Lexington girls can do. It IS a big
advertisement for Lexington county
and Miss Smith is to he congratu-
lated.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1921-11-02

The contract for the erection Of
modern school building at Samaria
has been let and work will begin at