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The Crittenden press., 1921-12-09
MooNsHINE

II b. reported thai there b. boot
logging md drinking Iu Marion. also
that there are stills in operation in
the county Whether or not these
reports are true the writer BE- NOT
prepared 20 say lle has not seen
or smelled any effects of boone for
these three year. with the exception
~ one OF two Instances. On public
days when biz crowds u people are
in town this writer has failed 20
.ss the Effects 81 booze among ne
crowd. Order and quiet and good
will have prevailed.
Bot II there D. booi.iegring ana
distillng it ought Co be- and could os
stopped. b. a concerted action Of
the ofheen and citizens ii can and
should b. broken up.
The Crittenden press., 1921-12-09

Henry rhillins and 7. 4. nracev II
Casad wer IN town Thursday.
Mm , N. Phillips, who has been
an an extended visit in Arkansas fr.
turned homo Thursday.
The Crittenden press., 1921-12-09

Ths Disarmament Conference y
suIl In session a. Washington. D. G..
Some progress seems 10 have been
made. SO doubt good has already
he.n accomplished hy this conference
though the disarmament may not BE-
accomplished ii Will be- sooner or
later. The people can not and sill
not bear up under such unnecessary
burdens always
The Crittenden press., 1921-12-09

A destructive TIRE uoruued in Hal.
ard, ~ whlsh deaimrcd 100000
worth ~ promriy in the business
part ~ the citv.
The Baptist denomination arc b.
build s2aiooo hospital n Louisville
exi spring
The Crittenden press., 1921-12-09

win 10 az the y I Allen hame.
stead nerember 10. between 10 A.
A. and 3 o. N 10 show ANYONE over
ne fafn Who may want % huy it
RN ALLEN. ~.
The Crittenden press., 1921-12-09

A valuable stofl barn near l.sxlur
ION wa bunned on thv 5ih. with ~
fine horse. aii 20 b. worth tiaooo
The sio,l and barn waa valued al
llA.Nu0.
The Crittenden press., 1921-12-09

a h'ad.on collision u two passen.
ru uuins near rhlladclphia, oorur.
red last Monday and twenty seven
r'ople wers Killed and many others
hurt
The Crittenden press., 1921-12-09

II looks noW that Great Britain
and ireland would come 90 terms
after year of confusion and Har u
i 10 b. hoped ihey do.
The Crittenden press., 1921-12-09

Congress convened again tins
week and begins uo doubt a long
tedious session. Partisan politics
will doubtless rule and hut little be-
done
The Monroe journal., 1921-02-15
THE NEXT ATTORNEY GENERAL

When the day for the last Repub-
lican convention drew near and
when it appeared that either Wood,
Lowden or Johnson would be the
nominee, Mr. Daugherty. OF Ohio,
Senator Harding's campaign mana
ger, made a statement that has since
become famous. He declared that at
an early morning hour during the
convention a group OF tired Republi-
can leaders would meet in a hotel
room. dense with tobacco smoke. and
after long deliberation would decide
upon the nomination of Warren G..
Harding. His prophecy having prov
ed correct, he is slated to be reward
ed by being given the portfolio OF
Attorney-General, Not without OBJ
lection, however Lawyers OF his
native state. declaring Daugherty to
be no more than a "thirdrate law
Nfts Ilf lflpll " W dolVulAu'h
at the prospect Of his elevation to
such high post. ana the influential
New York Times declares his APP
pointment would be universally re-
garded as the payment of a political
debt. There Is no objection, says
the Times, to rewarding Mr. Daugh-
erty. The President-elect naturally
feels grateful to him. But let the re-
ward be suited to Mr.. Daughertys 5
abilities. II he wants to control the
patronage of Ohio. so as to keep the
party machine in good running order.
turn il over to him. Ii some orna-
mental office with good salary is
necessary to him, make him an in
spector general or a grand inquisitor
or whatever. but don't disturb public
confidence in the new administration
by selecting an Attorney General
whom advised legal opinion would
pronounce without proper qualilica-
tions for the office"
The Monroe journal., 1921-02-15
.t,N" AND the PARDON POWER


Nj. T. ". Bost. the well-knowu
Ralellh correspondent and block
ade preacher. writes his paper. tht
Greensboro News. that Governor
Morrison has aunuoneed his elemeneS
rules so far rs generaltieS can GOV
ern 4 governor. He is not coins Il
make his office an appellate court,
saws Nh. Bost. "and he gives one cap
ital reason he doubts whether The
Law strictly interpreted would allow
il. He coneeiyes the pardoning pow
er 10 be a visitation of mercy after
penitence and good behavior have
been shown. He isn't a nulitier OF
the courts.
- am declining three or four eN-
cry day. he said this morning. ana
am going to make il rule not TO
grant respites pending the arrival of
LAWYERS and hearing while the prs
oners are out of Jail. These prison
ers will have TO 20 and begin their
sentences. My office is not an ap-
pellate court. doubt very much
whether it is legal to make il so. l
am not going TO interterere with the
processes of the courts. These prls-
oners will have to begin their sen
fences before hear them except IN
cases where it is plain that a mis-
take has been made.
But people wire me to grant re-
spites and hold up sentences unul
they can get to me. And they have
come to look upon this. not as
grace of the governor. but a right OF
theirs. | am going TO have that un-
derstanding early so that those who
have cases TO come before me VIII
know what they are expected to do.
They may think that am hard
hearted. but | am not. believe IN
mercy and pardon; but pardon and
mercy should come after the prisoatr
shows repentance and makes a good
record. That's whore l think the
pardoning power shodt1 - exercised,
not in overriding the courts.
'rhe governors most notable ir-
clination was announced few days
ago. His friend Bill Ingram, Who
was given a respite through q trick
played on outgoing Governor Beckett,
because Bill was at the Drirt nt
death. came up to attend C0N'r
Moirisons inauguration. He was the
irst to greet Cam when the govern
or left his train. Bill came in to see
the governor Monday and wept We'll.
Governor Morrison KEW Blll's rec
ord ard Bill had beea mighty good
Democrat, gave $op0 10 the campaign
last year and all that. But Bill goes
10 the roads II viii be th' richest
man on the county thainglrE or in
the Jail
The Monroe journal., 1921-02-15
Death of Nr, Dorsey Pigp

Mr.. Dorsey Pigg, son Of the late
X. p. Pigge died FEBRUARY 4th at his
home near Pageland, 5. c., of heart
trouble OF which he had been a
sufferer for more than a year.
Mr. Pigg was sixty-eight years old
a good citizen, and kind neighbor
and father. He leaves To mourn his
death his devoted wife, four sons an,
four daughters. The sons are Henry
Pigg of McBee, S. c.; w A. Jr. NJ.
NJ, and Frank B. Pigg of Pageland.
The following are brothers of the de-
ceased: Messrs. W. A. and Amos Pigg
OF Pageland and NJ. r. Pigg of Union
county. Mrs. H. b. Howie Of Union
county: Mrs. ]. F. Allen. and Mrs. j.
T. Handbook OF Pageland adm Mrs.
s. c. Rose of Cadmden. S. c., are
sisters OF the deceased
The remains were laid to rest in
the cemetery OF Pageland. Funeral
services were conducted BY Rev. j.
r. sojourner and Rev. CIR. Blackmon.
The Monroe journal., 1921-02-15

Give a mean man a little authority
and his meanness will rise 10 the sur
face like scum on frog-pond
The Monroe journal., 1921-02-15

There are plenty OF really good
people left in the world.
The Monroe journal., 1921-02-15

do unto others as You would have
them do unto YOU. said the young
man as he snatched kiss. But she
boxed his ears instead.
The Monroe journal., 1921-02-15

GRAY hairs are always respected
when they are rich.
The Monroe journal., 1921-02-15

Wealth seldom cones unbidden. 1t
lon't get chance
The Monroe journal., 1921-02-15

Some people wag their tongues so
rapidly their brains are unable to
keep up.
The Monroe journal., 1921-02-15

The Lord provides all men with
brains, but He's nightly ashamed Of
the use to which some put them.
Cheyenne record., 1921-02-10

.He promised that Il would hstp
him he would get Eddie ont" ahs
cried. RI was desperate. I'd do any
thing to get my husband back"
Gorman and the District attorney
exchanged meaning glances. While
nothing more was said. felt sure ~
they departed that both were thinking
that this brave young woman who had
solved the mystery for them certainly
deserved some reward. and think We
all realized that the only reward life
ever could hold for her was the free
dom Of her husband.
Presently they went and left ~
alone. German. my mother. Barbara.
and L
There are still two things I cannot
understand" said. as we sat talking
1t over. 1.-The first is"-and I turned
to Barbara-"what was your sister do
ing in this apartment on the night OF
the first murder7 When came up
from the Lutan apartment ( caught
her Just coming out Of my door. I
could not help wondering II they had
made her plant the revolver"
Barbara started up. blushinK.
'Oh, no." she cried. ''it was nothing
like that. You remember few mo-
ments before you and l had been In
your room, looking at the. secret pas.
Cheyenne record., 1921-02-10
NOTICE ON REQUEST
FOR TAX DEED.

To every person in actual possession
or occupancy of the hereinafter de-
scribed land. lot or premises. and to
the person in whose name the same
was taxed or specially assessed, and
to all persons having an interest or
title Of record in or to the same.
Notice Is Hereby Given that on the
9Th day of December. A. d. 1911, the
following described property, situate in
the County of Cheyenne and State of
Colorado. to-wit:
Lots Ten (10) and Eleven (11). Block
Thirty-four (3D. Cheyenne Wells. First
Addition. was sold for the taxes for
the year 1910 and purchased by Chey
enne County.
That the said Cheyenne County has
duly assigned the certificate OF pur-
chase issued on account of such pur-
chase to J. l.. Forker who hath made
request upon the Treasurer of said
County for "A deed.
That the said premises were taxed
for said year 1910 in the name of N.
Benjamin.
That the time of redemption of said
real estate from such tax sale will ex-
pirc on the 2Sth day of April, A. D.
1921. and unless redeemed on or before
said day n deed will be issued therefor.
Dated this Goth day of January. A. D.
1921.
(Official SeaD r. A. PFOST.
Treasurer of the Said County of Chey
enne.
Cheyenne record., 1921-02-10
TREAsURER'S NOTICE ON REQUEST
FOR TAX DEED,

To every person in actual possession
or occupancy of the hereinafter de-
scribed land. lot or premises. and to
the person in whose name the same
was taxed or specially assessed. and
to all persons having an interest or
title of record in or to the same.
Notice is Hereby Given that on the
9Th day of December. A. d. 1912, the
following described property. situate in
the County of Cheyenne and State OF
Colorado. to-wit:
Lots Eight (s) and Nine (9), in
Block Twenty-eight (28), Cheyenne
Wells. First Addition. was sold for the
taxes for the year 1911 and purcha sed
by Cheyenne County.
That the said Cheyenne County has
duly assigned the certificate of pur-
chase issued on account of such pur-
chase to J. L. Forker. who hath made
request upon the Treasurer of said
County for deed.
That the said premises were taxed
for said year 1911 in the name of S. j.
Glassford.
That the time of redemption of said
real estate from such tax sale will ex-
pire on the 28th day OF April. A. D..
1921. and unless redeemed on or before
said day n deed will be issued therefor.
Dated this goth day of January. A. D.
1921.
(Official SeaD r. A. PFOST
Treasurer of the Said County of Chey-
enne.
Cheyenne record., 1921-02-10
TREASUREVs NOTICE ON REQUEST
FOR TAX DEED.

To every person In actual possession
or occupancy of the hereinafter de-
scribed land, lot or premises. and to
the person in whose name the same
was taxed or specially assessed. and
to all persons having an interest or
title of record in or to the same.
Notice is Hereby Given that on the
9th day of December. A. d. 1912. the
following described property. situate in
the County of Cheyenne and State of
Colorado. to-wit:
Lots Eighteen u8) and Nineteen
(19). in Block Twentynine (29). Chey
enne Wells. First Addition. was sold
for the taxes for the year 1911 and
purchased by Cheyenne County.
That the said Cheyenne County has
duly assigned the certificate of pur-
chase Issued on account of such pur-
chase to J. l.. Forker. who hath made
request upon the Treasurer OF said
County for a deed.
That the said premises were taxed
for said year 1911 in the name OF +. r.
Lincndinger.
That the time of redemption of said
real estate from such tax sale Will ex-
pire on the 28th day OF April. A. d.
1921, and unless redeemed on or before
said day a deed will be issued therefor.
Dated this goth day of January A. d.
1921.
(officiaI Seal) r. A. PFosT.
Treasurer OF the Said County of Chey-
enne.
Cheyenne record., 1921-02-10

sageway. Claire just then had come
into my room looking for me. She
was puzzled by my absence, and the
only solution that came to her was
that must be in your rooms. Alarmed
at what she considered my impru-
dence, she had slipped out into the
hall, and seeing your door open, had
investigated. OF course she did not
find me- for had returned by way Of
the window ledge. She told me about
1t the night before she was married.
I don't wonder. though. that you sus-
pected her."
II didn't suspect her." cried. II
Just wondered what she had been do
ing there"
That's right" said German. He
wouldn't believe for minute that she
had had anything to do with it."
"But what puzzles me most" I went
on, "is how you ever persuaded the
telephone girl to give Granders away.
1t must have been done after she had
given her first testimony. How did 1t
happen that she changed so suddenly
over to our side?"
AS l looked from one to the other
for an explanation. German burst out
laughing
"Youll have to ask Miss Bradford
about that" he said. "She did it ALL"
turned again to look at Barbara.
expecting her to speak, but she merely
blushed and was silent.
go on, tell me-" urged her.
"Well," she said hesitatingly, ''as
heard her testifying. had an iEspira-
ton. heard her say that she loved
her husband. and that she did not care
who knew nd-and-and-all at
once realized that love was the
strongest influence in the world, so I
had Mr.. McGregor ask for an adjourn
ment, and then"
blushes once more mantling her
cheeks.
go on insisted.
II can't tell It," she cried.
you must tell" l urged. 'I have q
right to know it. What did you do?"
II managed to see her alone"
Again she hesitated.
"What did you say to her7" I DO
manded.
II just told her." she faltered. low-
ering her eyes as she spoke. that
that I loved you just as much as she
loved her husband, and begged her
for loves sake not to help send you to
the chair. and she broke down and
told everything"
"Oh. Barbara, my Barbara" I
cried, springing up and clasping her
in my arms. IF only had something
to offer you besides my love"
II wouldn't worry about that just
now, Spalding," interrupted my moth
er's voice. They found your great
uncle's will today. He made you his
sole heir"
But Barbara and hardly needed
her good news. We were too busy
telling each other the world-old story.
THE END.l
Cheyenne record., 1921-02-10
NOTICE ON REQUEST
FOR TAX DEED.

To every person In actual possession
or occupancy of the hereinafter de-
scribed land. lot or premises. and to
the person in whose name the same
was taxed or specially assessed. and
to all persons having an interest or
title of record in or to the same.
Notice Is Hereby Given that on the
9Th day Of December. A. A. 1872 the
following described property. situate
in the County of Cheyenne and State of
Colorado, to-wit:
Lots Eleven u1). Twelve (12). in
Block Forty-two t4a). Cheyenne Wells.
First Addition, was sold for the taxes
for the year 1911. and purchased by
Cheyenne County.
That the said Cheyenne County has
duly assigned the certificate of pur-
chase issued on account of such pur-
chase to J. l.. Forker. who hath made
request upon the Treasurer Of said
County for q deed.
That the said premises were taxed
Tor said year 1911 in the name of Miss
e. Williams.
That the time of redemption of said
real estate from such tax sale will ex-
pire on the 28th day of April A. ID.
1921, and unless redeemed on or before
said day a deed will be issued therefor.
Dated this 20th day of January. A. d.
1921.
(Official SeaD r. A. PFOST
Treasurer of the Said County of Chey-
enne.
Cheyenne record., 1921-02-10
NOTICE ON REoUEsT
FOB TAX DEED.


FOR TAX DEED.
40 every person in actual possession
or occupancy Of the hereinafter de-
aocribed land. lot or premises. and to
the person in whose name the same
was taxed or specially assessed, and
to all persons having an interest or
title of record in or to the same.
Notice 10 hereby given that ON the
9th day of December. A. d. 1911, the
following described property. situate in
the County Of Cheyenne and State Of
Colorado. to-wtt:
Lot Twenty-four (24l in Block For
ty-two (47), Cheyenne Wells First Ad.
1lttoa was sold for the taxes for the
year 1910 and purchased BY Cheyenne
County.
That the said Cheyenne County has
duly assigned the certificate Of pur-
chase issued on account Of such pur-
chase to J. L. Forker. who hath made
request upon the Treasurer of said
County for 4 deed.
That the said premises were taxed
for said year 1910 in the name of Mrs.
I. Sullivan.
That the time Of redemption of said
real estate from such tax sale will ex-
pire on the 28th day of April. A. D.
1921. and unless redeemed on or before
said day q deed will be issued therefor
Dated this goth day of January, A. D.
(OfficiaI Seal) r. A.. PFosT.
Treasurer of the Said County of Chey-
. 0Dne.
Cheyenne record., 1921-02-10
TREAsURER's NOTICE ON REQUEST
rOR TAX DEED.

TREAD DOAEAB NOTICE ON REQUE8T
FOR TAX DEED.
To evsry person in actual possesaioa
OF occupancy OF the hereinafter de-
scrtbed land, lot or premises, and -
the person In Whoee name the sane
was taxed or specially assessed. and
to all persona having an interest or
title Of record In or to the same.
Notice ts hereby given that on the
9TH day Of December. A. d. 1913. the
following described property. situate In
the County Of Cheyen1e and State Of
Colorado. to-wit:
n,!o Lot. six 90; seven t7}; Eight 90:
81. Nine %, Ten i1ol, Eleysn !lll.
enne Wells: was sold for the take. for
That the said Cheyenne County has
duiy assigned the certificate of pur-
chase to J. L. Forker, who hath made
request upon the Treasurer of said
County for deed.
That the said premises were taxed
for said year 1912 in the name of ].
Martin.
That the time of redemption of said
real estate from such tax sale will eX-
pire on the 28th day of April A. D.
1921. and unless redeemed on or before
said day a deed will be issued therefor.
Dated this goth day of January. A. d.
1891
., (Official Seal) r. A. PFosT.
Treasurer of the Said County of Chey-
enne.
Cheyenne record., 1921-02-10

me TO try It. Twas then In bed part Of
the time and my doctor said I would
have to be operated on, but We decided
to try the Vegetable Compound and /
also used Lydia E. Pinkham's Sanative
Wash. am . dressmaker and am now
able 10 60 about my work and do my
housework besides You are welcome
to use this letter as testimonial - I am
always glad to speak word for your
medicine. Mrs. w. M. STEPHENS, 1100
N. Commerce St., Vernon, Texas.
Dressmakers when overworked ore
prone to such ailments and should profit
BY Mrs. Stephens experience.
Write to Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine
Co. (confdentiaD, Lynn, Mass, about
your health. Your letter viii be opened,
read and answered by, woman and
held in strict confidence.
Cheyenne record., 1921-02-10
He Had Built . Secret Pa..aseway

he had to kill them to make his get
away. suppose he had been roaming
around so much he had got careless"
How about the revOlver?" asked
German. How did he come to plant
it In Nelson's room"
HE was puzzled by Mr.. Nelson but
ting in on the Bradford case, and It
made him sore. heard him and Wick
talking about 1t one day. and he said
that he'd teach Mr.. Nelson not to in
terfere. 'Howr asked Wick. ri
frame him for the goat II anything
happens
"And was It he who had me dis
charged from my Officer" asked. eag-
erly.
''Sure It was. He wrote q note on
Mr.. Gaston's stationery saying that
you had forged a check after he had
befriended you. He wrote In the let
ter that he was not going to prosecute
you because Of your mother, but that
he felt that you were unworthy OF en-
pl0yment anywhere"
II believe" said the district attor.
ney. that that clears everything up.
except for one thing-why. Mrs.
Moore. did you aid him and Wick In
all these crimesr
Cheyenne record., 1921-02-10
Formation d Asbestos.

Asbestos is found In assures Of rock
and It 10 believed that, when the rock
was forming and still hot, water pene-
trsted the assures, widened them and
dissolved some of the silica and mag
nesia. On drying. these crystallised
as q hydrated silicnte Of magnesia.
forming threadlike crystals building up
from opposite walls Of the assure and
meeting In the middle.
Cheyenne record., 1921-02-10

TarWater. - =
That the time Of redemption Of sAia
real estate from such tax sale will ex-
pire on the ztth day Of April, A. d.
1871. and unless redeemed ON or before
said day q deed will be issued therefor
Dated this goth day Of January, A. d.
(Official SeaD r, A. PFOsr,
Treasurer of the Said County of Chey.
enne.
Cheyenne record., 1921-02-10
NOTICE ON REQUEsT
FOR TAX DEED.

To every person in actual possession
or occupancy of the hereinafter de-
scribed land, lot or premises. and to
the person in whose name the Same
was taxed or specially assessed. and
to all persons having an interest or
title OF record in or to the same.
Notice 10 Hereby Given that on the
hth day of December. A. D. 1913, the
the County of Cheyenne and State Of
Lots Ten t10). Eleven nd. Twelve
u2). in Block Eleven 1D. Cheyenne
wells. was sold for the taxes for the
year 1912. and purchased by Cheyenne
County.
duIy assigned the certificate of pur-
chase issued on account of such pur-
chase TO J. l.. Forker. who hath made
request upon the Treasurer OF said
County for a deed.
That the said promises We're taxed
Cheyenne record., 1921-02-10

po1ne m my 00o. j
Hound only tsfnpo.
rHyrelief IN doctoe'0
ms6cinsr anything
else ! took until my
husband saW IN ad-
Of
Lydia e. Pinkham'o
Vegetable Com
pound. ImenHonod
Il to . neighboe and
she told me she had
taken it with good.
naaulta and adYfnn6
Cheyenne record., 1921-02-10
DRESSMAkER
MADE WELL
Followed a Neighbor'sAdvice
and Took Lydia E Pinlhazn's
Vegetable Compound

Vefnon. Tex.-"For three years I
suffered unhold agony each month with
Cheyenne record., 1921-02-10
post. Total Over a.ooo.

Ninety-six new charters were issued
the week ending March "a bEinSing
the total to S,66o.
Cheyenne record., 1921-02-10
No Picnic.

No Picnic.
"Yes, we were shipwrecked."
: Had to undergo some hardships,
suppose?"
"Some. There was no summer hotel
handy"
Cheyenne record., 1921-02-10

Eccentricities can be borne II peo-
pie are not vain of them and always
boasting about them.