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Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-08-19
CHAPTER v.
The Bitter Gun.

Hardly had they topped the rise be-
hind which the cache was situated
when the full force Of the wind caught
them. A blizzard was sweeping up,
and it grew in strength all that morn
ing, until by noon 1t was almost hur-
ricane. They pushed on doggedly un-
til about one O'clock, avoiding the
temptation to rest at the auxiliary
caches which had been established
along this part Of the road.
At one o'clock they came to an
empty cache and horse stable, which
had been built in anticipation Of win
ter development work, and had formed
the hub of many radiating reconnois.
sance roads. They had come no more
than six miles, and it was still goot
fifteen into Clayton. By this time the
blizzard had increased to an intense
violence, driving great sheets Of snow
along the road. 1t was impossible tt
face such hurricane any longer.
"We'n have to wait till this lets VI
a bit, Molly" said Wilton.
The little shack, hardly more thai
four walls and roof, was unoccupie6
Wilton broke down the door and wen
In. He found the key Of the stable
unlocked it, and embarrassed the dogs
He. drove them In and shut the doo>
Then he took the blankets out Of the
sleigh and went into the shack.
To build fire was impossible. but
they ate biscuit and timed beef, wash
ing 1t down with water.
"It'll have to let up soon," said VIII
ton. eff it doesn't, Well just have
to face 1t again"
A dozen times he had regretted hav-
ing yielded to her insistence to ac-
company him. Travelling In that
weather was hard on a man, let alone
a girl such as Molly He looked at
her In wonder as he saw her apparent
unconcern, the courage with which she
faced the difficulties Of the journey.
But his fears were centered chiefly
on Kitty. Suppose he couldn't go on
Suppose he couldn't be at the share
holders meeting on the morrow!
Toward the middle Of the afternoon
the wind seemed to have lessened,
though the driven snow still swept In
binding clouds along the road Il
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-08-19
"HANDS UP!"

SYNOPSIS. Looking over Big
Muskeg, a seemingly impossible
swamp in the path of the Missa-
tibi railroad, Joe Bostock, builder
of the line, and Wilton Carruthers,
chief of engineers, are considering
the difficulties. A rife shot instant
ly kills Bostock and breaks Car
ruthers' arm. Carruthers tries to
carry the body to post of the
Audson's Bay company, where Nc
Donald is the factor. McDonald's
daughter. Molly, sees Carruthers
struggling in the muskeg and drags
him from the swamp, with his bur-
den. Unaccountably, her father
objecst to her saving Carruthers.
Weakened by his wound and exer-
tons, Carruthers is disturbed by
the appearance of Tom Bowyer,
Bostock's business rival and per-
sonal enemy Bowyer insults Mol
ly, and Carruthers strikes him.
Carruthers declares his love for
Molly. She promises to be his wife.
Carruthers has to reach the town
of Clayton to attend a meeting at
which Bostock's enemies plan to
wrest control of the Missatibi from
him. Molly goes with him. They
are delayed by a storm. Attacked
by his dogs, Carruthers' life is
saved by Molly. who is forced to
kill the animals.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-08-19
Carrying On With the
American Legion

Former service men in Pennsylvania
received $4,000 in claims from the
government in one month through the
efforts of the Pennsylvania American
Legion.
A giant new bridge will span the
historic Charles river at Boston, Mass,
serving as a memorial to the Massa-
chusetts dead who lost their lives in
the World war.
Australia's heroes of the World war
were honored on Anzac day, when re-
ligious services, soldiers reunions and
public meetings were held throughout
the commonwealth.
A. freak pretending to be half baboon
and half woman, giving America as
her home and declaring that there are
many more like her in this country,
attracted considerable attention in
Constantinople turkey street carni-
val. until American Legion members
had the act suppressed.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-08-19

Together with James e. Pelkey, an
other disabled veteran who took the
same course, Sullivan is producing a
picture entitled Another Chance"
The picture depicts every stage
through which a disabled veteran
passes from the time he leaves the
hospital until he has been completely
reEabilitated in some school of voca-
tional training.
The film closes with the picture Of
President Harding. The photograph Of
Sullivan Shooting the President was
taken by Pelkey.
Sullivan and Pelkey spend their
spare hours in the club rooms Of the
Washington Heights post Of the Amer
lean Legion in New York City.
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might be possible to reach Clay ton
soon after n.ghtfall.
II think we might try again, Molly"
he said.
81 think so, WILL" she answered.
He caught her to him. "You are the
bravest woman know" he said, kiss
ing her. I'VE must succeed-for Kit
tvs sake"
She kissed him back. "Of course
we shall, VIII, DEAR" she answered.
Wilton went into the stable and
called the dogs. They were lying with
their noses together, and at his en-
trance sprang to their feet with men,
acing growls. They knew very well
what bis advent portended, and it W as
plain that their wolfish temper was
thoroughly aroused.
Wilton had handled a refractory
pack once before. He knew that quick
action was necessary. He stepped
forward, and, as the cleaning jaws
gaped at him, and the animals pre-
pared to spring, snarling and CULVER
ing with rage, he brought his whip
across the leaders nose with all his
strength.
Immediately, with maddened yells,
the pack leaped at him. Wilton swung
right and left with the whip, and then.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-08-19

retreating till his back was against
the wall Of the shack, he laid about
him with the shortened stock.
With gaping jaws and wicked, blood
shot eyes, the pack came on again and
again, leaping at him, tearing at his
clothes; one sank Its fangs into his
right hand, and, as he freed himself
with a smashing blow, the others were
upon him sideward.
In an instant he was struggling with
his one hand against the heavy bodies
that bore him back, shielding his
throat, thrusting the whipstock into
the red cavernous jaws, while the an
guish from his wrenched shoulder al
most made him scream with pain.
Everything was swimming round
him. They had him down. Their bel
lowing bowls grew fainter in his ears.
Mechanically he kept his right hand
at his throat. The left, torn from the
sling, Topped grotesquely in front OF
him. He heard the click Of the fangs
that met in 1t, and felt no pain. He
was swooning.
Suddenly he heard the "snap-snap"
of a revolver. A leaping body seemed
to stop short in the air, and tumbled
on him, knocking him on his face.
Dimly he heard the discharge Of the
weapon again. And then, out of a
semi-stupor, Molly's face, and her
tears upon his cheeks.
She was kneeling beside him upon
the floor Of the stable, stanehing the
blood from his wounds with strip
torn from her petticoat. Upon the
floor lay three Of the dogs, dead. Two
more were writing and moaning in q
distant corner. Wilton looked up.
Molly bowed her face upon his and
broke into hysterical weeping. 1t was
the first sign Of weakness he had ever
seen in her. He held her In his right
arm. He saw that his blood had
stained her hands, her clothing.
HN~ - --nnk1v "MOllv-"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-08-19

work. Young Gentry was one of the
first to present himself at the Legion
Office.
During the first few hours ne was in
the flood district Gentry rescued six
persons. While swimming toward the
levee, after carrying a woman to
safety, he became entangled in
barbed-wire fence which had come to
the surface of the water. He called
to companion for help, but the COM
panion was too nearly exhausted to
save him. The surging waters from
which he had saved others soon en-
quilted him.
Mayor e. r. Cockrell of Fort Worth
urged his fellow citizens to erect a
fitting memorial to the young man
who had unselfishly given his life for
his fellow men.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-08-19
THE OVERS OF THE LEGION
American Daisy and French Poppy
Official Posies of Both Branches
of the Organization.

There has been some confusion In
the minds of Americans in general
as to the status Of the daisy and the
poppy in connection with the Ameri'
can Legion and the American Legion
Auxiliary.
The daisy is the Legion's official
flower: the poppy is the Auxiliary's
memorial flower. The misunderstand-
ing arose in the first place, because
In it's early days the Legion did adopt
the poppy Of France as its flower.
But at it's Kansas City convention the
American Legion adopted the daisy
as it's official flower Oh the grounds
that the daisy is an American flower
and the poppy of Flanders is avail
able for use only in artificial form.
The Legion Auxiliary has taken adj
vantage of the very fact that the poppy
is not available as a real flower to buy
artificial flowers made by disabled sol
diers in hospitals. The Massachu-
sets Legion and Auxiliary netted
something over $4,000 from the sale
of artificial peoples, last winter. This
money was used to better the condi-
lions of sick and needy veterans OF
the World war.
The Legion is making every effort
TO interest the children Of America In
the cultivation Of flowers by appeal
ing to their patriotism and to their
natural affection for such a flower as
the American Legion's American
daicu
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-08-19
GERMAN CROOK DUPES YANKS
Unconfirmed Report Is. That Escaped
Prisoner Donned Belgian Uni
form and Obtained Money.

The story is carried by Brussels
newspaper of the dipping Of the Ameri-
can army in the Rhine area by a
clever German crook. The story was
not confirmed by Americans at Cob
LEM.
A German prisoner Of war effected
his release from a prison camp, donned
the uniform Of a Belgian army major
and the name of Otto Debeny, accord.
ing to the report. He presented
forged credentials at Cobienz where he
is said to have been royalty received
by the American army.
Before the assembled American
troops, he pinned the medaille mill
taire of Belgium on Major General
Aliens breast and after getting
numerous loans of considerable
amounts from Major General Aliens
,taf, departed for Paris.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-08-19

compass. The half-breeds had deserted
during the night.
"They must have guessed that those
men meant to arrest you, or else they
heard them talking" said Molly.
But Wilton had hurried to the horse
stalls, separated from the dog stable
By stout door. He breathed a deep
sigh of relief. The second sleigh was
there. For moment the thought OF
possibilities had made his heart almost
stand still.
He came back grim and resolute
There's something pretty deep in all
| this business" he said. II know why
the men ran away. The sergeant gave
| them the tip to. I saw him talking to
PapillOn last night. And that's the
reason why they wouldn't sleep in the
shack-because they meant to run.
suppose the policemen were afraid
that they would make trouble, or try
to help us. But I CART fathom 1t
| Those men acted like criminals. That's
not the way Of the police"
He clenched his fist and swore un.
der his breath.
'rll have those fellows broke for
this, If have to go to Ottawa" he
said. "And I'm going to run down
those breeds If it takes me lifetime
tell you this, Molly: it's all bound
up with Joe In some way or other, and
Tom Bowyer's at the bottom of It."
"But first-remember Kitty" said
Molly softly, laying her hand on Will
toms shoulder.
Even the Slight touch made him
vince, for the pain Of his broken arm
was becoming unbearable. He realized
that in all probability he was in for a
long spell Of Illness. He knew that
the bone would have to be reset. His
head felt strangely light, and the
ground seemed to slope downhill from
him in all directions. But he shut his
teeth hard, and would not let Molly
guess. And feverish energy took
possession Of him. He must hold out
for the journey, until after the share
holders meeting-until he had told
Kittyi
"We'll take the police sled and start
at once" he said to Molly. ut looks
as If a. storm was brewing. I'll tell
Andersen to let those fellows go about
noon, and IN leave the revolver with
him."
Inside the shack. they found the po-
licemeD eating their breakfast on the
floor, with the caretaker diligently
serving them. They were still bound,
but their hands were free.
"Turn them loose at noon, Ander-
sen," Wilton said. "Give them enough
slap-bang to carry them on their way.
Just turn them loose and see that they
haven't any dangerous weapons to do
you mischief with"
"You bet I take care for that, !"
grinned the Swede.
Wilton let Andersen harness the
dogs, to save his strength for the jour-
ney. In few minutes the sled was
ready, with the sleigh carrying Joe's
body attached behind, and the huskies,
harnessed, sitting docile in the snow,
awaiting the command to mush.
The sun was just showing above the
horizon when Wilton and Molly start
ed on the second stage Of their jour-
ney to Clayton.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-08-19
@ TIE @!
AMERICAN F.
LEGION
Copy for This Department Supplied BY
tho American Legion News Service)
MAKES MOVIE PICTURE NOW
Roger Sullivan, Former Engineer, Dis
ablsd in World War, Successful
In Camera Work.

The fact that he was an engineer
before the war may help him to I'M
derstand the mechanism of a motion
picture camera, but the knowledge Of
proper lighting effects and other
things incident to the successful pro-
duction of motion pictures had to be
learned by Roger Sullivan, after he
was seriously disabled in the World
war.
Sullivan was wounded while Operat-
ing with the United Naval forces in
France. After the war, young Sulli-
van found that his injuries were such
that he could not successfully "carry
on" as an engineer. Under the super
vision of the u. S. Veterans bureau,
he entered a school of photography
in New York anc has completed a
course in motion picture making and
"still" photography.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-08-19

les that mother used to bake, the hap
pier it Is going to make lot Of sick
soldiers.
The auxiliary's plan is to establish
In each hospital, where there are
veterans receiving treatment, cookie
jar" which will be kept filled with a
fresh supply Of delectable cakes, made
by auxiliary members. The plan is
that of Mrs. w. FL. CudwOrth, of Mil
waukee, Wis. chairman of the hospi-
should be sent to the national auxil-
iary headquarters, Indianapolis, Ind.
A widely known baker will be asked
to judge them and select the best.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-08-19

lives. Little Rosalie Carol Larson Of
Worthington, Mimi, was admitted TO
membership when she was exactly four
hours old. No, she didn't apply for
the honor, it was just conferred upon
her.
Rosalie's father, Warner Larson,
served with the Twenty-ninth division,
and her mother received her diploma
as a graduate nurse after volunteer
ing for service with the American Red
Cross.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-08-19

American Legion
Auxiliary. A num-
Der of grand
On OF h ers were
among the char
ter members of
The organization
In Minnesota. On
the other hand,
there are several
young w o m e n
who may say that
hey h We be-
long ed to the
A,,viIiorxy oil hQir
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-08-19

Legion auXlI1ary
for use In it's
W Ell fare work
with veterans in
hospitals.
This recipe may
be a m o d e r n,
cooking schools
latest piece de
resistance, or it
may be a family
heirloom - but it
must be good.
The more 1t re-
sembles the cook
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-08-19
The Big Muskeg
By
VICTOR ROUSSEAU
STEWART sspgH BSS 55urAr

his balance, and rushed forward again,
swinging the revolver aloft, butt for
ward, in his hand.
With his powerful build he could
have delivered blow that would have
crushed Wilton's skull. But before the
blow fell Andersen had raised his pan
and brought it down edgewise upon
the sergeant's head, cutting the scalp
to the bone and drenching the man
with the boiling grease.
With a scream Of pain Peters STUN
bled forward, letting the revolver fall
from his hand, slipped In the grease
that had begun to ooze along the floor,
and fell full length On the planks,
where he lay writhing in anguish, and
trying to clear his eyes Of the melted
fat and the blood that streamed down
his forehead.
Instantly Molly stopped, snatched up
the weapon, which had fallen at her
feet, and covered the constable, who
had flung himself upon Wilton again.
Myers stopped dead and threw his
hands up automatically.
sect over there!" said Molly briskly,
pointing toward the wall behind the
sergeant.
Myers obeyed Immediately, and took
his post against the wall, the picture
of confusion. Peters struggled slowly
to his feet. Has face and pea-jacket
were covered with a film Of grease,
over which the blood from his wound
was trucking. The tables were turned
with dramatic completeness.
"You know what this means !" splut-
tered the sergeant, trying to clear the
fat from his eyes.
81 do, and I'll take my chance" an
swered Wilton, grftting his teeth at the
pain from his injured arm. The wound
did not seem to have reopened, but
either his blow or the grasp Of the
constable had displaced the broken
ends Of the bone, and he could feel
them grating together at his slightest
movement. keep your hands up, both
Of you'll" he ordered. "Give me the re-
volver, Molly! Got rope, Andersen? p
swell, guess have" grinned the
Swede. He stepped to packing case
behind the stove, and brought out a
short coil of manila, which, with a
kitchen knife, he sliced into four or
FIVE lengths.
II tank tie them to that BEAM"
he said, indicating one Of the vertical
uprights of the wooden shack.
"All right, Andersen" said Wilton.
''Tie 'em so that they can sit down.
They'll have some time to wait, and
they may get tired Of standing"
He took the revolver from Molly and
slipped it into his pocket. Peters let
loose a string Of vicious oaths as An
dersen proceeded to truss him up, but
neither man offered any resistance.
The caretaker stepped back and looked
at his work with critical satisfaction.
II tank you get to Clayton by to-
morrow night, all right, Mr.. Carruth-
ers," he said with droll complacency,
putting some more potatoes in the pan.
Despite their citation, Molly and
Wilton could eat but little, wash
ing down the food, which they could
hardly masticate, with gulps Of coffee.
They were glad to get out into the air.
Wilton made his way to the cache, un-
locked 1t, and took out some frozen
fish for the dogs, which were giving
tongue vigorously inside the stable.
"Here, Papillon I" he called. II can't
make out what's the matter with those
men, lying in their blankets at this
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-08-19
"Seven miles yet, and the
meetings. at nine," he said. III
can't make it, Molly"
(To BE CONTINUED.)
RepuIsive Birds.

The greatest bird gourmand Is the
vulture of southeast Europe. Seven
vultures can strip the carcass Of q
horse In half an hour. After such a
meal they can fly only few yards.
They stand with puffed-out bodies
dropping wings, and blood-shot eyes,
uttering hideous crieA
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-08-19

port corps and
the navy, w. @.
Gentry returned
from the World
war to his home
at Fort Worth.
Tex, w / t h o u
having been in
jured. During the
flood at f ort
Worth in April,
1922, the Ameri-
can Legion called
upon it's members
tO do re Scll q
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-08-19

.-.~---, .yvs Suv uanQaged up MS
wounds. She improvised another sling,
to hold his arm.
81 shall walk into Clayton" she said.
''You must lie In the shack. Help Will
come by noon tomorrow, perhaps
sooner"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-08-19


hour, with the dogs bowling for their
breakfast" he said to Molly indig-
nantly. "They must have known I'd
feed them before starting on run like
the one we've got before u.s. / suppose
they heard the row and got scared back
to bed" he added.
But no answer came to his call. and
suddenly Molly uttered q cry and
pointed. On the other side OF the
stable were the tracks Of a sleigh. OBJ
liberated at the entrance by the falling
snow, which had drifted against the
building.
Wilton wrenched the door open. His
sleigh and the dogs were gone. togeth-
er with the ride, shotgun and transit
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-08-19
WANTS BEST COOKIE RECIPE
American Legion Auxiliary Plans to
Have "Cookie Jar" for the
Sick Ex-SoIdiers.

The best, top-hole, Al cookie recipe
In America is wanted by the American
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-08-19
GIVES LIFE SAVING OTHERS
w. c. Gentry Escaped Injury in
World War, Dies Rescuing Texas
Flood Victims.

After serving with the colors in the
infantry, field artillery, motor trans
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1922-08-19
WHEN ONLY FOUR HOURS OLD
Miss RosaIie Carol Larson of Worth
ington, Mimi, Probably Youngest
Auxiliary Member.

Fortunately, there are no age re-
uuirements for membership in the
The New York herald., 1922-12-24
january Sale Beginning January End
in following departments:

Muslin Sheets Pillow Cases Spreads Blankets Pillows
Table Linens Towels Towengs Flannels Comfortables
Lace Curtains Porteres Rugs Decorative Linens Corsets
Undermuslins Silk Lingerie Housedresses Sweaters
Infants Wear Wonlen's and Misses Apparel
The New York herald., 1922-12-24
$3.50 and $3.50
Bows Suits.

Tweeds, cassimeres, cheTots
and homespuns, in grey, brown,
tan and heather mixtures
single breasted-inverted and
box plated models - alpaca
linings-all with two pairs
trousersA9 TO u years.
Roys' cr,oTHrNo-THrRD FLOOR.
The New York herald., 1922-12-24
Women's Medium Weight
Cotton Union Suits
81 ct. Little Tots
White Skirts. .

Lace and embroidery trimmed
sizes TO 6 years.
INFANTS DEPT. SECOND FLOOR
The New York herald., 1922-12-24
S5.95 Mems Trousers.
$5.45 Mems Sweaters.
81 Ct. Women's Double
Extra Burson Hosiery.

Black lisle--sizes 9I9 to 1919
slightly irregular.
HosIERY-MATN FLOOR.
EXTRA SIZE DEIT. .---iTH FLOOR.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1922-09-28
CLOSING W SALE

Having decided TO Quit arming ,va
Will sell our personal property A. pnh.
lie Sale to the highest bidder without
reserve on the farm known as the
Miles farm where Mr.. Nessen lived
for so many years, known as the
mile south OF Brookiugs. l mile north
and IL miles west Of Aurora, on
MONDAY. OCTOBER ,
Free lunch at 1l:30. Sale to com
1o6 Head of Livestock 1o6
Head Of Horses-Span of greys
mare and gelding 6 and I years old,
weight 200. Span of greys mare and
gelding . and 6 years old, weight 5000.
Grey geldtng 1 years old weight 1850.
Bay mare s years old weight 1900.
Black mare > years old weight 1900.
IS Head Of Hogs-13 sows, 70 head
Of shoats. These hogs are mostly high
grade Poland Chinas. There are some
we can furnish papers with.
II Head of CattIe-9 choice milcli
cows all giving milk at present time.
Some will he fresh in December. others
later on. ) good spring calves.
Farm Macbiperv-2 bindars > nusb
= ond 80 hrdor rho,a t;a1
ers are John Deere implements. Nc
Cormick mower. Horse rake. 14-in.
gang pillow. Fordson tractor and gang.