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The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1922-10-26

Or knew, nor cared. She had come to
his room secretly, suppOsing him
asleep. and this surprising knowledge
dominated his mind. What could such
an act mean? There was mystery
here, at least, mystery beyond his
power Of dlscernment. However, this
recognition rather hardened him to his
task, than otherwise.
This time he locked the outer door
carefully, and lay down on the bed,
wondering If there would be any fnrth-
Or developments. AS he attempted to
think, he wee listening eagerly for the
slightest sound Of movement in the
hall. There was none. He could only
wait and watch for the next move.
Perhaps the morning would bring full
explanation. With this conception In
his mind, his head sought the pillow,
and he lapsed into Inconsistencies.
The long training of army service
caused West to awaken early, while
the house was yet quiet, but with the
dawn already red In the east. He
crossed to the window, and looked
out, caught the flutter Of q white skirt,
and realized instantly that, early as
the hour was. Natalie Coolidge was al-
ready uD and about. He wondered II
her presence might not be an invita-.
ton for himf Perhaps she had de-
hberately chosen this early hour, be-
fore the others awoke. to explain her
strange conduct of the previous eve
ming? At least, here was an oppor-
tunity to see and talk with her alone.
He dressed swiftly, and slipped
noiselessly downstairs, unlocking the
front door, and emerging into the fresh
air, without encountering any stray
members Of the household. He passed
beyond vine-draped arbor before she
reaazed his approach. and Strengthened
up, welcoming MIN with a little laugh,
her eyes full Of demure mischief.
81 rather suspected army discipline
had not entirely worn off," she said
pleasantly, "and that you might still
prove to be an early riser"
"And does this expectation account
for your presence?"
"Not wholly; 1t has become habit
WHY hC. iho"SNVi, piohiSSu " u0
very frank with you, did I not? Then
will begin now; this morning 1 re-
ally hoped might see you for a mo-
ment before the others were stirring
we have so much to talk about"
"It certainly seems so to me-" he
responded honestly, yet not greatly en-
cOuraged by the amusement In her
eyes. "Surely YOU cannot expect real
service when given so blindly?"
"NO, I do not. / mean to trust you
fully. 1t Is the only way; but do you
still truly wish to server
~ am enlisted in the cause with.
out reserve he insisted warmly,
"While I learned but little last eve
ming, Chat little. was enough to con.
vince me there IL something strange
under the surface. Your calling me
to your assistance Ia no jOke-yOu
actually need me-"
II need some one on whose judg.
ment and courage can rely she IN.
swered earnestly, land l believe now
that you are the one. 1t is rather an
odd situation, Captain West, but the
circumstances surely justify my &C,
ton. Perhaps I shall have time to
partly explain now"
She seemingly found IL difficult to
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CHAPTER u
Miss coolIdss Explains.

Miss Coolidge Explains.
For IAN instant West was absolutely
helpless to assert himself. The calm
assurance Of the girls voice in this
unexpected Introduction left his brain
paralyzed with bewilderment. Yet his
features did not betray his condition.
nor did he entirely lose control over
himself. Fortunately he was not COM
PEELED to speak. as Cable voiced his
own surprise fiuently.
"Well. WELL" he exclaimed. 'ThIs
- certainly startling, Natalie. I am
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sTh's. 10 Certainly Startling, Natalie"

indeed. bereft Of words, yet congrat.
ulate you, sir. Captain-Captain
West, think was the name? You are
then in the service, sirT
discharged from the Engineers"
"Ah. exactly. I can hardly adjust
myself. Friends, come forward. I
have to make an announcement ex-
traordinary. 1t seems this sly mink
has arranged a surprise for all Of us.
Perchance this was the purpose Of our
little dinner paTtyf"
"Oh. no. Judge" protested Miss
Coolidge, her cheeks flushed, yet
otherwise perfectly cool and self
possessed. "Really, this was unex-
pected, even to myself. I was not SO
much as aware that Captain West
was in the city until very short time
ago. I am sure he will bear me out
In this statement"
II could not do otherwise, and Sc
truthful" West felt compelled to ad-
NIT.
"But what Is this all about4" asked
4 female voice eagerly. Remember
. We have not heard, Judge Gable"
ut Is my pleasure then" he said.
gallantly. bowling, and at once insti-
tuting himself as master Of cere-
monies, ITO introduce to you, Miss
Natalie's fiance, Captain west-Mrs.
Lonsdale. Professor Scott, Miss Mar
garet Willis, Colonel LeFranc, Mrs.
Wilber SOmers. Possibly there may
be no necessity Of my presenting the
next gentleman-Mr. Perc!vsl Coo
udge."
"Oh, but there is," the last men,
toned interpOsed, a tall, rather port
ly man, with grey hair and mustache,
"I must confess this Is as much CUR
prise to me as to any one present.
However" he grasped Vests hand
with apparent cordiality, ~ hasten to
add my congratulations, and to wish
Natalie all the happiness possible"
The group slowly broke up, the
members still discussing the undoubt.
ed surprise of this announcement.
West found himself confronting Colo
mel LePrance and Percival Coolidge.
the latter instantly engaging him in
conversation, evidently seeking more
definite infoymation.
'"This engagement with my niece"
he said uneasily, "must have been
rather sudden? Even your name Ii
quite unfamiliar to me-"
ut was, indeed" admitted West,
who had now completely recovered
his nerve, and even begun to enjoy
the situation. "Since my return from
abroad"
''You were with the army in
rrancef"
"In IN engineer regiment. have
been IN n-America only two weeks"
"Ah, indeed. And this Is, your homer"
Realizing that the elder Coolidge
Was diligently searching for In iorma-
lion. West decided the best method
would be q full confession.
"Oh, no" he said candidly, II am
from the South--Atlanta, Georgla> My
father is Q district Judge. Robert
Peel West, quite widely known. and
my mother belonged to the Bullock
family. Irap graduate Of the Unit
versity Of Virginia, and also Of the
1fa(e cApeStts Ro1ytechntc. Before
Sc Z zs2xe
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MEN and women average $1.0O per
hour selling hosiery, four pairs
guaranteed to wear four months or
new hosiery free. We pay 80 per
cent. commission. Free samples to
working agents. Complete line Of
wool and heather mixtures. This is
the big hosiery, season. Experience
/ Unnecessary. Eagles Hesfssy Works
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II
(To be continued next week.
State of South Carolina,
County of Chesterfield.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Savannah Guano Company,
Plaintiff,
Dora B. Hursey in her own right and
| as Administrator of the estate of
j. G. Hursey, deceased, and Walter
j. Douglass, Clerk of Court of
Chesterfield County, as Guardian
ad Litem for the infant defendants,
Bessie Hursey, Merton Hursey,
Vareen Hursey, Robert Hursey
and Fay Hursey and The Federal
Land Bank of Columbia,
Defendants.
| Pursuant to a decree of his Honor
Judge r. o. Purdy, dated September
26th, 1922, l will offer for sale be-
, fore the Court House door in Ches-
terfield, S. c., on the first Monday
in November (the same being the 9th
day of said month) at twelve o'clock
NJ, at public auction, to the highest
bidder for cash, the following de-
scribed real estate, to wit:
4. All that certain piece, par
eel or tract of land situate, lying
and being in the above State and
County, containing twelve (12)
acres, more or less, with the houses
thereon, bounded as follows: on
! the North by lands of Gene STREET
er and Pat Poison; South by lands
of Riley Teal; West by land of Jim
Mcleod and on the East by lands
of Billie Sweat, same being known
as the Ben Gainey place; also
"2. All that certain piece, par
eel or tract of land situate, lying
and being in the above State and
County containing 14h acres
more or less, and bounded as fol-
lows: North by lands of Riley Teal;
South by lands of Gus Oliver;
West by lands of Bertha Kelley
and East by lands Of Jim McCloud,
this being part of the Ben Gainey
place that he bought from the Kel-
ley heirs and is known as the Kel-
ley land; also
SO. One tract containing eighty
f80l acres, bounded North by
lands of Wilcox, Ives & Company
and lands in the possession of B.
f. Gainey; East by land of James
, Davis; South by lands of Lewis
Wadsworth's estate and West by
lands of Jim Mcleod, same con-
! sisting of two tracts, one of fifty
two (52) acres and conveyed to
me by B. E. Gainey on January
18th, 1912 and recorded January
18th, 1912 in Book 33, page 274,
and the second tract of twenty
eight (28) acres conveyed to R.
d. Teal by B. E. Gainey by deed
dated January Oath, 1912 and re-
corded January 25th, 1912 in Book
33, page 305, to which reference
is made for a fuller description
| also
-. One tract containing fifteen
(15) acres, bounded North by
lands of John w. Hurst and Kirby
Rivers; East by lands of James
Mcleod; South by lands of Will
cox, Ives and Company, and West
by the Kelley lands. in the posses
sion of Miss Bertha Kelley, same
being conveyed to r. S. Teal by
b. E. Gainey by deed dated Janu-
ary oath, 1912 and recorded Janu-
ary 26th, 1912 in Book 33, page
/ 3O4."
| The above real estate is sold sub
ject to a mortgage held by the Fed
eral Land Bank of Columbia which
the purchaser of the premises is to
assume.
4 w. j. DOUGLASS,
II Clerk of Court.
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SYNOPSIS

CHAPTER L-Answering an advertise.
mont calling for a young man willing
20 engage IN service OF danEer, Matthew
Franes.r whore he had been captain OF
engineers, meets Natalie Coolidge. writer
OF the Advertisement. and without being
enSaged by her. and that same evening
introduced to her friends as her fiance.
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Geo. X. Laney.
Attorney for Plaintiff.

IUT I
70 the Infant Defendants, Ollie
Jordan, Thelma Jordan, Thymand
Jordan, Lizzie Broom, and Johnnie
Broom: You will take notice That
unless you apply within twenty days
after the service of this notice upon
you for the appointment of Guard
ian ad Litem to represent your inter-
ests respectively in this cause, that
the Plaintiffs VIII apply to the Court
for the Appointment of such Guardi-
an ad Litem, to represent your in
terests respectively.
Geo. X. Lancy,
at Plaintiffs Attorney
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HOW ITO GET BACK
THE @JOY OF LIFE"

7 lFE isn't worth living if you're so
weak and run down you canhardly
drag yourself around.
If the rich red blood, full of health
and vigor, were pumping through your
veins, the JOY of life would come back
soon enoughl Guides Pepto- Mangan
has worked this magic for thousands
1t will do the same for you. Take
1t for short time and see how your
health and strength improve. Your
druggist has it-liquid or tablets. as
you prefer.
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State of South Carolina.

State of South Carolina.
County of Chesterfield.
Court of Common Pleas.
walter l.. Jordan and J. NJ. Jordan
In their own right and as Execu-
tors of the last will and testament
cf s. N Jordan,
Plaintiffs.
Against
Alice Oliver, Pearl Henson. Ella
Lynn, Mamie Oliver, Ollie Jordan,
Thelma Jordan, Lizzie Broom,
Johnnie Broom, Thyman Jordan, r.
dan and James Broom,
Defendants
TO THE DEFENDANTS Alice Oil.
yer, Pearl Henson, Ella Lynn. Ma
ME Oliver, Ollie Jordan, Thelma
Jordan, Lizzie Broom, Johnnie
Broom, Thyman Jordan, R. J. Jor-
dan and James Broom.
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED
and required to answer the complaint
in this action which IS on file in the
Office of Clerk of Court for said
County and State, and to serve
copy of your answer to the said COM
plant on the subscriber at his Office
In Chesterfield, S. C. within twenty
days after the service hereof, ex-
elusive of the day of such service:
and, if you fail to answer the COM
plant within the time aforesaid, the
plaintiff in this action will apply to
the Court for the relief demanded in
the complaint
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-14
EDITORIAL.
GEoRGlANs AT THE TOP.

A DDED tie Admiral Benson and
General Peter C. Harris, GeOr-
gians who have recently occupied
eminent positions in the army and
navy and others, is still another GeOr-
gian, who is now serving in the posi-
ton OF chief Of staff of the e6tire
United States army. Major General
James II. McRae, who has just been
appointed chief of staff by the sec
rotary Of war, is native Of Telfair
county, born and reared there, the
Telfair Enterprise tells us.
General McRae received his APP
pointment to West Point from the
late General Phil Cook, congressman
from the old Third Georgia congress
sional district, and graduated in the
class of 1886, and was classmate Of
General John J. Pershing.
General McRae has rendered dis
tinguished service in many fields Of
activity since his entry into the army.
lie served in Cuba, in the Spanish
American war, also in the Philippine
.nsurrection. He was adjutant gen.
eral in Honolulu, and at the outbreak
of the World War, was promoted to
brigadier general. He commanded
the 18th Division during it's services
in France, and did heroic work for
his country. He was decorated by
all the Allies, and also received dis
tlnguished service medal from con
gress. General McRae is 56 years
old and is married, and~fs the father
OF several grown children. Judge
Max L. MeRae, of McRae, Ca, and
Duncan l.. McRae, a broker. of Ma
con, are General McRae's brothers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-14
TEN YEARS AGO TODAY.

(From the Times Recorder, January
IA, 1922
FOR the fourth consecutive time
l local poultry has shown its supe-
riority over the best products that
can be placed on exhibit, these being
won by w. G. Turpin's white or
pington's in the Southeastern Fair
in Atlanta.
The Wednesday Afternoon Bridge
club was held this week with Miss
Matte Lewis Dodson as hostess, in
compliment to her guests, Miss Far
mer, of Dothan, Ala, and Miss Wi
ley, of Troy, Ala.
Mrs. Henry Lanier entertained this
week for the members of the Ma
irons Bridge club and in honor of
her guests, Mrs. Win Freeman, and
Mrs. Ralph West, of Alabama.
A delightful affair OF the week
was the informal bridge party given
by Miss EN- Eldridge in honor of
Mrs FELTON, Clements, of Buena
Vista. Adding greatly to the pleas
ure of the occasion were several vo-
cal selections by Miss Farmer.
w P. Persons entertained srv-
eral of his friends and relatives with
birthday dinner, celebrating his
Gath birthday. Dinner was served in
three courses, and the occasion was
happy one for all
The Seminole Limited from the
west arrived in Americas yesterday
morning covered with snow from en-
CINE to passenger coach. 1t was on
its way to Florida, and had accumu-
lated the snow along the route.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-14
THIRTY YEARS AGO TO-DAY.
(From the Times Recorder, January
IA, 1927

tfIoHl the IlineS-RecOfdery January
IA, 1922
DeSoto was the scene of brilliant
marriage on Tuesday evening at the
home of the brides mother, when
Miss Eula Sloan, an admired figure
in social circles and an accomplished
lady, was led to the altor by Mr.. Err
nest L. Wilson, one og Leslie's prom
Using young business men. The silken
knot was tied by Rev. A. NJ. Will
Hams in beautiful and impressive
manner.
Judge J. F. Watson and family,
who have resided in Lee county for
the past several years, have moved
to Americas, where Judge Watson
will be associated in legal business
with Judge Allen Foort
Miss Anne Crawford will arrive
in Americas today from Athens, to
be the guest of friends and relatives
here
The many friends of Miss Bessie
Lanier vii be pleased to learn that
her condition is greatly improved.
James Dodson is out again after a
severe attack of la grippe.
o. A. Coleman, president of the
Georgia Loan & Trust Company, was
yesterday admitted to practice in
the law courts of Americas. He
practiced his profession in Kansas
City, where his brilliant abilities in
sured him a splendid clientele.
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The battle was short thereafter
Harold was never match for Bill
The latter's hard fists lashed into
his face, blow after blow with grim
reports in the silence. harold's re-
sistance ceased; his body quivered
and lay still, Remembering Virginia,
Bill leaped to his feet.
But Harold was not quite uncon-
scious But one impulse was left
to escape; and dumbly he crawled to
the door.
No weapon remained in his hand.
IN get you yet, you deyilp' he
screamed, almost incoherently. 'Tn
lay in wait and kill you-you can't
get away
And out he staggered.
Virginia. Bill called. where
are you?"
From the dark, far end of the
cabin he heard the answer-a voice
low and tremulous such as is some
times heard fsom the lips of sick
child. Here l am, BILL she re-
piled. Pm hit wath stray shot. "
XVII
Bill CROPPED his way to Virginia S
side.
His hands told him she was
lying huddled against the wall, a
slight, pathetic figure that broke the
heart within the man. He knelt be-
side her, then felt for a match
But before he struck the match he
remembered his foe without; he
would be quick to fire through the
window if a light showed him his
target.
Even now ne might be crouched in
the snow, his rifle in his arms, wait
| ing for just this chance.
Bill snatched blanget from the
cot, shielded them with it, and light
ed the match behind it.
He can't see the light through
this he told her.
He cropped for the fallen candle,
lighted it, and held it close. You'll
have to look and see yourself, Viz
ginia," he told her. You remember
of course"
Yes, she remembered his blindness.
She looked down at the little stain
of red on her left shoulder.
81 can't tell" she told him. "It
went in right here-give me your
hand -
} She took his warm hand and rested
it against the wound. Someway, it
comforted her. "Close to the top of
the shoulder" then he commented.
But there's nothing | can dots
not wound can dress. It's cleaner
now than anything we've got to
clean it with The only thing is to
lie still-so it won't bleed"
DO you think I'll die?" she asked
him quietly.
Il don't think the wound is serious
in itself-if we could get you down
to doctor" he told her. at isn't
bleeding much now, because you are
in a. membership campaign ceuldn't
raise more than $4,000 for its 1922
income and found it could no longer
employ paid secretary. Shep may
now go back into the field where he
belongs. They nearly all do, sooner
or later,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-14

THE cook-stove lay perfectly still
for a minute, then slowly sat
up. "I'll say that w-was fast trav-
cling" he said. "Wh-where am y"
You're up, in the sky" said Nancy.
Are you hurt?"
The stove lay down with groan.
sky he groaned, sky! Then l
must be stoveangel. ! s'rose III
grow wings next"
ooh, no. Buskins hurried to as
sure him. You're all right. You're
not an angel. You're in Fairyland,
not in Heaven The wind blew you
up here"
Same thing" groaned the stove.
"They don't eat either place, and
much use I'll be- No more bakings
of bread, no more brown gravy for
the children, no more lemon pies, no
more mashed potatoes, no more"
you mustn't feel so bad," said
Nick. Wen take care of you. Can't
we send him home, Mr.. Buskins?"
Sure" said Buskins, taking out a
notebook Wen take the name and
address of your owner, Mr., Stove,
and send you back as good as new.
But you'll have to excuse me min
ute now. I>hear more things COM
ing"
There were poppings and crash.
ings everywhere as more and more
objects large and small burst
through the floor, or ground, I
should say, of Emptyland Chimneys,
plows, chicken-coops, scare-crows,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-14
OLD DAYS IN AMERICUS

Meeting, this city with the Seaboard
Air Line at or near Lumpin. ]. =
Climbing to the very pinnacle of
the flagstaff on the campus at Furlow
school, "Steeple jack" bird of pas
sage with nerve to burn, adjusted the
rope used in hosting Old Glory to
the dizzy height, and was pair $12
for his job.
Rev. Leroy G, Henderson, pastor
of the Presbyterian church, has been
! extended a call from the church at
! Griffin, and his many friends here
are DESTROYS that he remain here
where he is greatly beloved.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-01-14
FIRE INSURANCE RATES.

THE Moultrie Observer, observes
that the Americas Times-Re-
eorder is campaigning for lower fire
insurance rates in Americas. There
may be need for such campaign in
Moultrie. Moultrie has two or three
times endeavored to qualify for low
ef insurance rates, but they get
around it one way or another, with
the result that rates are now higher
than ever. Insurance is another
thing, along with high rents and high
taxes, that bears down on business
men in these times.
One way to hold down the insur-
ance rates is to begin by reducing the
number of fires. Possibly we need
more night watchmen. Fires are ex-
pensive to a community, even where
the. property is covered by insurance,
and they are ruinous where no insur-
anee is carried We need to reduce
our annual fire losses before we WAGE
vigorous campaign for lower insur-
ance rates.
The Times-Recorder pleads that it
rs only assisting in this campaign,
which is being initiated by others. If
The other cities of our class will get
busy, results are more likely to be
achieved.