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The Adair County news., 1921-09-20
CHAPTER XII
BY Heck Keeps a Secret.

When Sheriff Tom Flowers and the
others had been gone for half an hour,
Elizabeth LittIefOrd sat up in the 81
Ience 1t was a great and heavy silence
that lowered there over the north end
of David MOrelamd'S mountain. There
was not even the drumming Of yell
lowhammer, not even the Saucy chat
tering Of a boomer squirrel, not even
the twittering of bird. Not "a leaf
stirred anywhere Everything seemed
lifeleSS. 1t was almost as though she
were the sole inhabitant of the world.
Then she thought. 1t was nOOntime,
and the officer and his prisoner would
doubtless halt at John Moreland's
cabin for the monday meal; and if
she hastened she would get to see Bill
Dale again.
So she ran like a doe through the
green woodland, through the tangle Of
laurel and ivy and over the moss
covered stones, across a shoulder Of
David MOreland's mountain. She was
barefooted, and her dress was a sim
pie garment of white-dOtted blue
calico, and her long brown hair flowed
behind her like the hair of a young
witch-because of the excitement of
the morning, she had forgotten to give
it its usual daily plating.
AS she drew near to the Moreland
leaders home, she saw Bill Dale and
the sheriff walk out at the gateway
and mount their horses. Major Brad
ley came out. and he, too, mounted his
horse; and she was glad that he was
going along. There was a great crowd /;
all the LittlefOrds were there, and all
the Morelands, and old Granny, Heck,
the fortUne-teller. On every face Babe
saw signs Of sympathy and sorrow.
Her eyes filled. She was so glad that
they, too, loved him. 1t was worth GO
ing to Jail to know that one was loved
like that! Not that it didn't hurt to
see him going to jail, Of course. Jail
and horror are words that mean the
same to the mountain dweller.
She went on to tell him gOOd-by.
She knew it would be hard, but she
steeled herself; she would be Little
ford, and strong. He saw her coming,
and he turned his bay horse and rode
TO meet her. She stopped and clasped
her hands. with her arms down full
length, and tried to smile at him.
The Adair County news., 1921-09-20

He whispered it: NAV, don't de-
ceive me. What was my maiden
nameT
Granny Heck became so angry that
she trembled. To her, bafied curiosity
was but little better than torture.
81 wish 1 may drap dead right here
in my tracks," she declared shrilly,
"ef git you a dadslatted bite to eat
ontel you gi' me a sensible answer! |!
Who, said, dang it all, did you think
it was killed Black Adam, the hound
dawg o puggatory?"
Don't talk so internal loud, moth
er," and By Heck smiled a pale smile
81 don't think who killed Black Adam:
l know who killed Black Adam. But
igOd, it needn't to worry Bill Dale
none! Git this here, mother dear
whoever it was done it shore amt
a-gOin' to let nary hair in Bill Dale's
head suffer fO' it"
One of old Granny Heck's bOny fin
gers shot out toward her son like a
weapon.
''It was you, By" she accused. 1T
was you killed Black Adam Ball Now
own up to me, son, and I'll bake ye
some cawnbread with aigs and hawg-
renderin's in it. Wasn't it you that
done it?"
BY Heck looked toward some feecy
white clouds that were sailing slowly,
like ships of silver and pearl in a
sunny ceruIean sea, over the rugged
crest of the majestic Big pine.
"The's rain in the air." he drawled
EFF it don't rain today, it'll rain to-
night; and eff it don't rain tonight
it'll rain tomOrrer. Yeuh; the's rain
in the air, mother, as shore as dam
NIT"
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A Moon Story.

An exchange says: A man in
Michigan by the name of Moon
got married, and that was a
change in the moon. In due
time his wife presented him
with a daughter, and that was a
new moon. Then he went to
town and got drunk for joy, and
that was a full moon. When he
started home he had 25 cents in
his pocket, and that was the last
quarter. His mother-in-law
met him at the door with a roll
ing pin and there was a total
eclipse-and he saw stars.
The Adair County news., 1921-09-20

The News is constitutianally
opposed to commission form of
government and believes the
people are qualified to elect
their own officers. For this
reason we are opposed to the
amendment which makes the
school superintendent appointive
instead of elective. -E-Town
News.
The Adair County news., 1921-09-20

The double anniversary of the
birth of Lafayette and the bat
tie of the Marne was celebrated
at Mount Vernon Tuesday.
The Adair County news., 1921-09-20

Some people find no difficulty
in getting rid of an unweIcome
guest. They begin to sing.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-09-01

This is Studebaker year. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-09-01

months later a limousine stopped al
Margery's door A dIstinguished-lOok-
lng man. with slight limp, descended.
YES said the maid, Miss Swift is
in, your card. please"
"TeH her the telephone man would
IKE 10 see Ter.
The maid protested. He triumphed.
Margery descended the stairs grace
fully. her arm in a sling. She was
bright enough TO know that the IN
known was the telephone man and
unconventional enough TO admit him
without society credentials. To tell
the truth, she was deveured with GU
riosfty. She entered the room. held
out her hand impulsively, and made
him welcome with her eyes
you're the miIdest looking bandit
/ ever encountered
He tried 70 look fierce and failed.
He could only look determined.
"WiH Mrs Grundy hold up her
hands in horror if kidnap you In my
limonsineE' he queried.
Margery looked ar him, looked at
the limousine, and-waited.
"She who hesitates is lost" he mis-
quoted. gravely.
"But-but-I do not even know you
now"
Trust me, Margery."
tiff, l knew your first name l
would be equally familiar" she re-
torted. with some show Of spirit.
There was a twinkle in his dark
blue eyes.
Il always accept a challenge, fore
warned is forearmed. Your forearm
has been broken. My mother called
me Alexander. I cameI saw
conquered !"
Maybe, she said, demurely; and
she risked a ride in the limousine. 1t
was the first of many. He plagued
her so much about wSman's curiosity
that she made no effort to discover his
| identity She bided her time. II
came when he asked her to- marry
him.
Then she answered, roguishly: 81
am 100 per cent American and can
not marry a 'nameIess nobleman.'"
"You will be Mrs Alexander Stan
dish of 1913 Romance Road, Hfllcrest,
when you are my wife,"
And she was.
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UPTON 2992-M
BY cLAfRE x. ALDEN.

&C. 1921. by Mcclure Newspaper syndicate-l
There was nothing within reach but
his violin, book. the telephone and
the telephone directory. He threw the
dull novel vtciousIy across the room
the violin was too precious 10 follow
suit He gIared at the telephone. IL
was a stupid, commonplace instru-
ment through which came familiar
voices with the same old common
place condolences. He wished il could
transmit a new message In an unfa-
miIar voice.
.Why not?'' he said. There are
thousands of names listed. / can't be
arrested IL I do speak to someone
do not know. I'll venture. Choose
pretty name. of course. and wom-
ans
He scanned the columns eagerly.
Il know what I'll do; try the trick we
tried when children-open the book
at random. with eyes shut, and Ill
pick the first name my first finger
touches. -Margery Swift Romantic
and rapid Here goes. Central con-
nected him with the magic name.
Hello. Margery."
"HelIoI You have the advantage.
/ cannot Identify your voice, but you
are awfully good TO call me up who
ever you are. Life Is stupid with
broken arm" Her voice was sweet
and Iow-cIear as a bell.
His was tender. poor child! Didn't
you know the minute / heard OF it
would call you np-and call you
down. too. for carelessness%
Il wasn't careless. truly But who
are you, anyway
You've heard OF The Man Who
Laughs Well, I'm not he. I'm the
man with the broken leg; confound
It'll"
81 hadn't heard that any man I
know had met with such an accident.
Tell me. please (pleadingly)I Hurry
She'll cut. us off presently"
Even a voice is a companion TO
you now. 1t seems. You were not so
fond of me when you were well. If
you will be good, tomorrow I'll play
on my violin"
"Helloi HelloI HelloI"
The unromantic operator had cut
| them OFF.
He refrained from calling her up
again until the following day. With
the assistance of small boy the line
was opened, and a love song fioated
on the wire to Margery. When il
ended he drove the small boy from
the room. He resumed conversation
"Well-"
The girls voice eagerly responded
cit was splendid! so embracing that
forgot my broken arm. Tell me who
you are"
"a bandit; bad man. ! was go
ing to say highwayman with a
broken legT
So they fenced verbally from day
to day. while Time. the healer. mend
| ed the broken bones. Surprise pack
| ages were left at Margery's door each
| day: she had to accept them, as she
could not return them to the owner
| and Cupid smiled at this new way Of
drawing bow at a. venture. A few
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All Manner of Men

"Some men," remarked the admirer
OF poetry. Ego into politics with the
idea of leaving footprints on the sands
Of time"
"Some do" replied Senator Sorghum.
"And others are lucky if they get OUT
without having their thumbp=tnts
taken"
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Automatic Adlustment.

do you have housing problems in
Crimson Gulch?"
NO" replied Cactus Joe. when
the place gets overcrowded the boys
become. irritable and hostile to a de
gree that just naturally compels the
disc /"
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Uneeda Biscuit lie. per package
with a pound of bulk crackers at reg
ular prices. FarmerS' Exchange
Store. 30-10t
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The lowest average grocery costs
are to be found at HARGRAVES'
Cash and Carry Store. sO7 South Lime
street. 27-tf
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OCALA LODGE NO, ESQ. B. ?. 0. E

ocala Lodge No. 286. Benevolent
and Protective Order of Elks, meets
the second and fourth Tuesday eve
nings of each month. Visiting breth-
rem always welcome. Lodge rooms
upstairs over Troxler's and the Book
Shop, 113 Main street.
A. A Vandenbrock, E. r.
C. Y. Miller, Secretary.
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MARION-DUNN MASONIC LODGE

Marlon-Dunn Lodge No. 10. F & A.
Ill, meets on the first and third
thursday evenings of each month at
s o'clock until further notice.
j. R. Dey, w. M.
B. L. Adams. Secretary.
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WeIcone. Stranger.

Hes the sort of fellow you like
to play poker with"
"That SOY
"Yes. Doesn't play well enough to
win much and can afford TO lose"
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The most delicious light rolls and
cinnamon rolls fresh every day at
Carriers Bakery. 15-tf
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ORDER OF EASTERN STAR

ocala Chapter No. 29. 0. e s
meets at the Masonic hall the second
and fourth Thursday evenings OF each
month at 8 o'clock.
Mrs. Rosaiie Condor, w. III.
Mrs. Susan Cook. Secretary.
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Advanced English.
Jessie-BilIy Swears awfully.
James (absent-minded4y)-Yes, 1
can do better myself-Notre Dame
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-09-11
CHICACO'S OLDEST RESIDENT HAS
HAD CAREER OF MUCH ISEFU NESS

when he rode in the carriage with
Abraham Lincoln at his second inaug-
ural. From that day to this Mr.. Peck
has been one of the most befriended
and DeTriending patrons of tna press
this country holds. Few men, his
friends say, hive held the numba- Of
public and d ii-pubiic posarlons = at
have come to Mr.. P;.ck.
Most :mno. ttns Of all his accom-
plishments. Mr.. Peck counts his work
in organizing, financing aaJ conplet-
ing the Auditorium, which houses the
Chicago opera. This was done largely
unaided, Mr.. Peck said. He had Pres
ident Cleveland to lay the cornerstone,
and President Harrison to dedicate the
finished building. All the officials of
Canada and governors of IA states at
tended the dedication.
Mr.. Peck's latest pride is the Chi
cago fWoman's band, of which he is
honorary president and to which he
devotes half his time The band is
composed of 100 girls, and is twice the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-09-11
SOCIALISTS OF
ITALY MAY SPLIT
Editor of Socialist Organ Declares
Split May Drive Members of
Ranks of Opponents.

ROME, Sept. 10-The italian social
list party is again threatened with an
other split, according to Deputy VIM
cenzo vacirca, editor of the socialist
organ Avanti. who for seven years car
ried on active socialist propaganda in
America. The split now impending di-
vides the party into those who in the
present situation wish to align itself
with It.
1.-THE right wing of the socialist par
ty is gaining adherents every day."
said Deputy Vacirca to the Associated
Press correspondent. 1--WE of that
wing think the time opportune to coll
laborate with the government in the
work Of reconstruction. According to
the decisions of the last socialist con-
vention, we are not allowed to partic-
ipate in the government, though there
is now opportunity for it and it would
advance the interests of the working
class.
IF this present socialist party does
not want to participate in the govern
ment. We who believe in collaborating
with the government will leave 1t and
form new party of our own men. l
am sure that majority of the socialist
deputies are in favor of joining hands
with the Bonomi government. Large
numbers of radical socialists are now
turning milder. Our convention meets
next October in Rome. The fight be-
tween left and right will be fought
there and you viii probably see two
parties formed out of the present Ital-
ian socialist party.
we have at present 122 Socialist
deputies in the house of deputies. Be
tween so and 80 of these, in my opin-
ion want to support the Bonomi cabi-
net but are prevented by the mandates
of the last socialist convention and by
socialist policy generally"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-09-11
LUMBER INDUSTRY IS
In GOOD CONDITION
Steady Improvement Is Particularly
OBSERVABLE in Southern Pine
Field.

Steady improvement continues to be
the order Of events in the lumber in
dustry. This improvement is particu-
larly discernible in the southern pine
field but other manufacturers OF blm-
Der are beginning to feel the influ-
tnce of the buyer, and consequently
j business may be stated as better in
all divisions of the trade. Here and
there some advances have been made
on such items as car siding and the
better grades of flooring, though as
yet there has been no general ad-
vance in lumber prices. Experienced
observers, however, are united in the
opinion that should business condi-
tions continue its present trend, price
advances are certain to occur within
short time. Up until the latter part
of August prices showed a steady de-
cline, this decline being slighter and
slighter and slighter as the months
passed. The law of supply and de-
mand governs lumber prices and, con-
sequently, up until August, lack of de-
mand bore prices downward; but now,
If the present tendency to purchase
heavily and to rush building contin-
ues, the same law is going to send
prices upward unless this tendency is
equalized by a substantial reduction
in freight rates. which although be-
lieved absolutely necessary in the lum-
Der trade, are not an immediate pros
pect. The railroads are losing lot of
business by reason of lumber manu-
facturers being unable to ship low
grade stock because the high freight
rate makes 1t prohibitive in consuming
markets. Consequently, lumber man
ufacturers are being driven to all
sorts of expedients to dispose Of low
grade stock. For example a prominent
Louisiana producer recently distrib-
uted handbills to the people in his
home community stating, owing to
the excessive freight rates which do
not permit US to ship certain grades
OF hardwood lumber to consuming
points we offer 100000 feet Of inch oak
lumber for 81 per wagonload. This
lumber is sound and ranges in width
from 4 to Ia inches" On the Pacific
coast the fact that lumbermen are able
to ship to the Atlantic coast much
cheaper by water than by rail is
shown by the remarkable gain Of
,s98 per cent in water shipments for
the first six months Of 1921 over the
corresponding period of 1920. This
condition did not exist before the
large advances in freight rates be-
came effective.
Production has been stimulated
somewhat but as not yet producers
are not sufficiently certain Of a con-
tinuation of the present volume of
business to Increase production ma
terially.
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Has Watched the City Grow
From Population of $4,000
to 100000

CHICAGO. Sept. 1O.-From a popu-
lation of fifteen thousand to three mill
lion. Ferdinand w. Peck. Chicago's
Oldest resident native, has watched
Chicago grow. He was born 70 years
ago. His father before him could tell
an even better story, for he watched
Chicago grow from a handful of FROM
tiersman, bare forty, to the million
and a half Chicago had in II.
While his fathers life in Fort Dear
born was more narrowing, Ferdinand
Peck has had the more remarkable ca
reer. His father with 80 others in 1880
400 Indians near where the
new double deck Michigan avenue
bridge now stands. He died two weeks
the great Chicago fire.
Ferdinand Peck opened his career
in the public eye at the age Of II,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-09-11

size, Mr.. Peck says. OF the next
largest girls band in existence.
Fifty-four years ago Mr.. Peck
aided in founding the Chicago Press
club, and since then helped to found
five other of the city's most promi-
nent clubs. For seven terms he
was president Of the Chicago board of
education. He caused erection Of the
first Confederate monument north of
the Mason and Dixon. and in 1896 took
the first Illinois regiment OF 1000 men
south and marched with them through
the streets Of all the prominent SOUTH
ern cities.
He was the United States commits
sioner general of the worlds fair in
Paris, headed the finance committee
of the Worlds fair in this city, and
when the fair went to st. Louis, his
intercession with Speaker Cannon in
congress. his friends say, is generally
accounted as the determining factor
IN gaining st. Louis a five million dol
lar appropriation.
A decoration was conferred on him
by Emperor Wilhelm of Germany, and
he has distinction as the only civilian
American to rank as grand officer of
the Legion d Honneur of France,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-09-11
CHATTANOOGA WILL HAVE
FIRE PREVENTION DAY

CHATTANOOGA. Tenn. Sept. To-
october 10 Is to be fire prevention day
throughout the United States. and ].
A. Tracy. of Des Moines. state fire
marshal for Iowa and president of the
Fire MarshaIs' Association OF North
America. Is working to obtain from
President Harding proclamation Of
ficially setting the day aside for the
purpose.
Fire marshals from all parts Of the
nation are expected here September
20, 20 and "a. for the 10th annual con-
vention OF the association. Members of
the executive committee who have
charge of the convention arrangements
are J. A. Tracy. OF Iowa. L. Il. Hussey,
OF Kansas. W. N. Van Camp. of South
Dakota. Homer Rutledge. Of Michigan,
and J. A. Steltenkamp. of Kentucky.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-09-11
MEXICO WILL ALSO
HONOR SOLDIER DEAD

MEXICO CITY, Sept. Exercises
similar to those held by the United
States, Great Britain and France for
an Unknown Soldier" viii take place
in Mexico City this month when
monument to an Anonymous Insur-
gent" will be unveiled as one Of the
features OF the Centennial celebration.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-09-11
NO AVAILABLE MARKET
FOR SOUTH SEA PEARLS

PAPEETE, Tahiti. Sept 1O.-owing
to the accumulation of pearl shell in
Tahiti for which there is no quotable
market. the colonial government has
decided to open none of the pearl la
goons for diving operations this year
It is estimated that between four and
five million francs of pearl shell taken
from the Paumotus in 1920 still remain
in first hands at Tahiti.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-03-17
To Prevent Old Age
Coming too Soon!
Just As Good For Calluses. Money
Back If It Fails.

Toxins (poisons) in the blood are
thrown out by the kidneys. The kid
neys act as filters for such poisons.
If you wish to prevent old age coming
too soon and increase your chances
for long life, you should drink
plenty of pure water and take little
'An-uric,'" says the famous DR..
Pierce of Buffalo, N. Y.
When suffering from backache, fire.
quent or scanty urine, rheumatic
pains here or there, or that constant
tired, WORKOUT feeling, the simple
way to overcome these disorders is
merely to obtain a little "Anuric"
from your nearest druggist and you
will quickly notice the grand results.
You will find it more potent than
lithia.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-03-17

FOR SALE-Having sold my farm, I
will sell cheap, heavy work team,
two sets of heavy Dreeching har-
ness,& one 3-year -old colt. broke,
7 one fine saddle, two cows, Will be
fresh this month, three wagons,
! set of sleighs, six swarms OF bees,
six hens and one rooster, cultiva-.
tor shovel plow, potato sprayer. all
tools, some furniture, one calf,
and three milk cans.
For Sale or Trade-for land or city
property, Nymore preferred, 10
acres of splendid land. Large
house, barn, chicken house, well
house. sheds, etc, some COWS, farm
machinery, and we'll establishe ed
milk route. One half mile from
city limits. Also 31k acres OF
hay meadow on Little Marquette
lake. Cuts IS tons Of red top and
blue joint. Can be made to cut IS
tons. Three houses, and lots In
town.
Want To Rent--6-room house and
barn by April 1. Phone 27-F-2 or
write B. j. Nicely, Bemidji. Mimi.
3td3-17
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T.. S. Lycan to me known to be the
persons described in and who executed
he foregoing certificate Of incorporation,
and each acknowledged that he executed
the same as2his free act and deed for
the uses and purposes therein expressed.
- < ANNA BROWN.
Notary Public Beltrami County, MINI.
NV commission expires July 18th, 1926
Notary SeaD
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State, of Minnesota,

State, of Minnesota,
Department of State,
j hereby certify that the within in
.strument was filed FOR record in this Of
flee on theE 10th day sof March, A. D.
1921, at 3 b'clock4 ri A.. and was duly
recorded in&Book Ksf OF Interpretations,
On page 654. 7
MIKE HOLM, !
Secretary of State.
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WANTED TO RENT--By April 18th
house with garden spot, centrally
located. Mrs. L. Streiber, care
Pioneer. 2d3-17
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Office of Register of Deeds,
Beltramf County MINI
IT. hereby. certify that this instrument
was filed i114this Office for record on the
14th day Of March, 4. d. 1921, at II
O'Clock a. M, and was duly recorded in
Book II Of Miscellaneous, on Page 140.
c. O. MOON,
ul.iiI '..M" Register of Deeds.
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FOR RENT-Front room for office
in Ibertson block. ! inquire Of M. E.
lbertsOn.s "' 2-l5tf
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WANTED

WILL BUY or Rent summer cot
tage on Lake Bemidji. Call 857.
1915
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FOR. RENT

FOR RENT-Furnished room. 9O4
America avenue. Phone 673-W.