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The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1922-10-20
HENRY NJ. ASHBY
YIELDS TO MALADY

Mr.. Henry NJ, Ashby, aged GA
years, month and 26 days, died at
his home near Sunnydale, at $500 p.
M: Friday, October 10 of dropsy,
from which he had been suffering for
some time. He had been in i'll
health for six years, and had been
confined to his bed, the greatest por-
tion of the past three years.
Mr.. Ashby was member of the
Christian Church, and we'll respect
ed citizen. lie is survived by his
wife and two sons.
After funeral services. the re
mains We're laid 10 rest in the bury
ing grounds, at Bethel Saturday.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1922-10-20
HARTFORD HIGH WINS
GAME FROM LIVERMORE

The local School team and Liver
more staged a pretty game at the
local park Friday afternoon OF last
week. Livermore has a good base
ball team and a nice bunch OF boys,
but Hartford's got the best pitching
and shade in fielding. resulting in
the score of to 3 in favor OF Hart
ford. Little" Baize went the route
for the locals and got In bad only in
one frame, when the visitors filled
the bags. and as we remember, made
all of their tallies after two had died
by the strike-out route, the next
halter landing for good, long
smack which ordinarily would have
been caught, but the fielders hap
ened to be playing in the wrong posi-
ton. Shuts started receiving for
the locals but was forced to retire
during the game. on account of an
injured hand. in favor OF Ashby.
Fridays contest was the second cap
tured from Livermore.
White. who has been holding the
first bag for the locals was not in
the game. Grove, the regular short
field performer. went to first and
Likens, who had not been playing
with the team. went to short.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1922-10-20
CLEAR RUN

Mrs. Florence Park, who has been
visiting relatives in Ohio for four
weeks, returned home last Friday
Wilbur Hoover is building a
new house on the land recently pur-
chased of his father.
Mrs. Fanny Murray is at the bod
side OF her brother, Robert Grove. in
greensboro. who is very i'll of ty-
phoid.
Mr.. and Mrs. Days Havenor, Of
Heflin, attended church at Union
Grove Sunday.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1922-10-20
RALPH-KENDALL

Miss Connye Ralph, of Beaver
Dam, and Mr. Pete Kendall, Of Ma
rion, ILL.,. motored to greensboro last
Saturday, where they were Joined in
the holy bonds of matrimony.
The bride is a daughter OF Mr. and
Mrs. James T. Ralph, and very
popular young lady. The groom is
an Industrious and popular young
man.
They have the best wishes OF
their many friends for long and
happy married life.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1922-10-20
DANIEL T.. EMBERToN DIES

Daniel p. Emberton, aged 10 years
5 months and 20 days, died at his
home in the Beda community, Sat
urday afternoon, Of disease of the
heart.
MIR. Emberton was twice married
the first marriag being to Miss Jul
liza Ann Denham, which took place
January 30. 1865, who preceded him
10 the grave 22 years ago. To this
union were born six children, OF
whom two sons and two daughters
survive. They are Mr.. j. 7. Ember-
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1922-10-20
JNANANJAN NIYOGI
AT BAPTIST CHURCH

Jnananjan Niyogi. OF Calcutta,
India, a social and temperance lee
turer and organizer spoke at the
Hartford Baptist Church Wednesday
evening to packed house. His
main topic was India Cursed by
Strong Drink" The Hindu handled
his subject in such manner as to
arouse faorable comment from the
large audience present. George w.
Morrow. d. D., of Detroit. Mich. al
so delivered short address which
was likewise well received.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1922-10-20
wHITTEN-ANTHONY

Miss Ollie Written and Mr.. Del
bert Anthony. popular young people
of Fordsville. came to Hartford Tues
day. procured marriage license and
were Joined in wedlock. at the Meth
odist parsonage, the Rev. T. T. Fra
zier. pastor, officiating.
The bride is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. W. Written, while the
groom is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Reece tnthony
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1922-10-20
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Miss Allie Reed Litchfield, of
Princeton. KY, and Mr. o. NJ. Har-
ris, of Water Valley, KY, student
at Bowling Green, were married
Tuesday afternoon by the Rev. James
A. Chambers, pastor of the State
Street Methodist church. The bride
is a daughter of the Rev. A. ID.
Litchfield, pastor of the Methodist
church at Princeton.--Louisvilk;
Herald.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1922-10-20

maintained, and the reaction brings
painful and wretched disappoint-
ment. The silk stocking will go, but
only after woman has reached the
limit of endurance in robbing her
stomach to adorn her legs.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1922-10-20
HALLOWEEN PARTY

Be sure end make your plans to
attend the Halloween party at the
High school Auditorium given by
the Home Economics Glass. Tues
day evening, Oct. 81, 7;cO to 1880.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1922-10-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Smith Hoover and
children. Darrell and Virginia. of Dy-
ersburg, Tenn, arrived in Hartford
Friday afternoon OF last week, to be
the guests of Mr.. Hooyer's parents,
Mr., and Mrs. II. I. Hoover, and 9TH
err relatives. They went TO Central
City Sunday. to visit relatives.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1922-10-20

Mr.. Chester Roach, Hartford
Route L, was u welcome caller at
this office yesterday.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1922-10-20

Perhps no greater single mlsfor-
tune can befall nation Of people
than periodic occurrences of lavish
prosperity. II forms habits and
creates tastes that can not be long
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1922-10-20

Ia making my will I'm going to
cut that boy of mine off with just
a few thousand dollars. The little
rascal has talked so much baseball
about the house that actually
found myself reading reports of the
world series. It's case of a boy
corrupting his parent, and he ought
to be punished.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-15
Sleuth Writer "Solves" Taylor Mystery

Isabel Ostrunder. the trorld-fdmcd author
Of detective stories. has writton especially
for The Star norcict based on the Taylor
moric murder. IN which she uses her de-
tectire ability to cork out in fiction her
solution" Of the myStcryi
This story icds critten by Isabel Ostrandcr
after careful study Of all reports Of develop
ments IN the Taylor investigation. II is The
first time such story has been done by a
famous American author so soon after such
a tragedy.
Is Isabel Ostrdnder's solution right? Has
the author Of 1.-THE Primal Lac" THE
Che in the Air" "The Step on the Stairs
and other mystery stories. tcorked out the
correct daSirer! Watch and see!
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-15

Providing for the submission OF
tho question to popular vote. coun-
Gilman c. u. FitzE~raid'n ordinance
for a fivc-c.nt fare will como before
tho council next Monday for final
decision.
The ordinance was introduced
Tuesday aud referred TO the utilities
and finance committees. a majority
81 the council IL believed TO be In
favor OF letting the people decide the
carfarc problem.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-15
Little Bloomer Dresses
Special at $1.5O

Exceptional value in Dresses
for tots Of 2 TO 6 years. Cling
hams in nice clear colors, trim
med with organdie.
The Toodles and Two-in-
One Creepers at Csc
Both styles are very conven-
lent for mother when caring fol
baby. Made of ginghams in
plain colors and checks, at a
most reasonable price.
SECOND FLOOR
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-15
Girls Attractive Slip-on Aprons Csc

MADE BY THE SUPERIOR GARMENT CO.
AND THE BOWERS MFG. co.
Ginghams and percaes in checks, stripes dots and
solid colors made in simple easily ironed Styles for
girls from to Ia years.
In light and dark backgrounds and trimmed with
bias ppings. Iickrack braid and ruffles and finished
with pockets. sashes and becoming collars.
SECOND FLooR-T1iE MARcHE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-15
Screen Star Sells
Goods for Veterans

Gladys Walton. screen star. played
nuciiuncrr Tuesday at tho lion
Marche Northwest Products exhibit.
selling articles made By disabled
veterans. Later Miss Walton spoke
before 500 members Of Rainier. Noble
Post. American Legion. and their
friends at an entertainment In the
Armory. Others on tho American
Legion program Included Jacques
JouJervilie. tenor. and Dean Etcph.
en- l. Miller 81 the college OF business
administration. University Of Wash.
InKton.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-15

on HIS WAY 10 Picking. China.
for n conference. Of the World stu.
den; Christian federation. Austin
Case. treasurer 81 tho University OF
Washington Y. NJ. c. r.. viii leave
for san Frnnciaeo Thurn.iay.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-15
OPENS DOOR
AND ENTERS

He handed the other a key, mo.
tioning toward a door at the right,
and the detective entered. a chair
had been overturned. q sinister stain
ciotted the rug between II and the
desk and just at his feet the rug
itself had been doubled back. A
Skinner OF white showed beneath IL
and Hoey stopped for a moment be.
fore advancing into the room. Some
20 minutes later he emerged and
quietly letting himself out by the
front door he skirted the house, ex.
amining the ground with each step.
Ee~entering the house once more he
came upon negro nan-servant who
started violently.
You are Hiram Timmons. Mr..
Towler's valet7" he demanded with.
out preamble.
"Yassuh. an cook, too. He lives
] mean, he livcd--real simple out
here ceptin' when he gave a dinner
Last night and then tho caterers
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come, but I done 70, mo an out befo
I went home myself"
The guests had all gone. toor'
Hocy persisted. Tell me the ordci
In which they len. who went first ?
The two gentlemen. suh. Their
Mis- Revere and then little Mis-
Willis. 20 Mlstuh Fowler was JUS
esccrtln' tho last one, Mis- Howard
10 her cyar when I started for HON,
aftuh putin the study to rights
did you see anyone outsider
Noosuh. nobody but Mr.. Orcr
Beach. who used TO yizlt Mr.
F'owierr'
Then you know him.
Reckon does" Hiram's tone
was scathlng. spent mos OF m,
time pickin' up his eigaret butts al
ovch tho placer
Then you ought 90 know wha'
brand he smoked Hcey laughed
indiffcrcntiy.
Done roll his own. In brown
paper Tho oook.valet shifted and
then cooked an anxious ear upward,
Spec one OF tho ladies' havsn
hystericsr'
An unmistakablc soud OF femi
nine weeping had drifted down e
them and In another moment Hocy
had sprung lightly M the stairs and
knocked upon the door from behind
which II came. A soft. rcluctan,
footstep reached his ears ana the
door OPENED 20 reveal a demure M
tie blonde with tcar.drcnchcd eyes.
PLEADS To
GO HOME
''oh. please let me 10 hcme.' she
walled. This dreadful place will
drive me madr'
In Just a minute. Miss wills.
Hory replied gently. '''You dlncd
here las, night Did Mr.. Fowler e..
cort you 90 your carr
Yes. The-the very last thing he
said 20 mn was that he was going 10
Ire proud OF me In his new produc.
tom Oh. can't bear 10 talk abou,
~ He--he was almost Ike father
TO me-
She broke into tumuitcus sobhlrr
once more and tho detectlv. could
Ect nothing further from her but
he had seen enough 20 satisfy him.
Tapping upon tho door across tho
hhli he found himself confronted by
the wide-eycd. plquant face OF the
comedlcnne. iierr-tte Howard. There
were traces OF tears upon Il but she
replied 20 his questions In low,
steady tone. she had tsen the las,
OF the guests 10 leave on the proceed.
ing evening. had remained for few
moments 20 talk over her part. Tn.
tragedy was naturally frightfui
shock to her. for she and Mr.. Fowler
had been the best OF pals for ages.
No. certainly there had never be~n
anything OF sentimental nature be-
tween them. Was she az liberty 10
return TO her houc,
As she asked the question a mas.
culine voice sounded from below and
she shrank back. shutting the door
almost In the detectives face. lie
shrugged slightly and turned TO n
door at the end Of tho hall.
A contralto voice In tones OF stud.
led tragedy babe him enter and the
stately figure OF the famous star.
Justine Reveiic. arose slowly from
n couch. Her classic hut somewhat
mature features were as immoblle as
tho carved In marble and they aid
not change ns she assured her cues
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-15
HADN'T KNOWN
IOWtf.I; WELL

Tirrr the chief presented him TO a
tall. narrow shouidered youth with a
yapld face upon which an expression
OF stunned horror was stamped.
Jason Brooks hadn't known Fowler.
poor chan. very well. but h. admired
him immensely, No. he had not brcn
invisrd 90 the dinner. hu, had spent
the evening at the club. as the door.
man. stewards and a dozen Of his
friends could testify.
"And you. Mr.. H~nrdictT You
did not dine here. eitherT' Hoey
turned 10 the traction king.
No. ! renamed In my own
room. aA my man viii tell you
benedict replied. taking a hanikcr'
chief from hia pocket and rubbing
u ncryolrsly between ha hands NJ
he spoke. II had some important
papers TO look over
VERY good. mir. Chief. Mrs. MAJ.
well and the other witness were
right" Hccy turned to his superior.
-orrn Beach was hero last night
II told you u WINS an open.and.
shut chief Newton began bu;
PAUSED at something In tho others
expression
lie was here but outnif. IN. win.
dow OF this room. looking thru
that door which leads into the
study. Here are sir stubs ~ hia
own peculiar cirarets which he
smoked there while he watched n
scene In which be had no part.
Mr.. Brooks. you have loyal friends
who will swear 10 your ailbi but
you dropped half of one OF your
cuff.llnks as you crouched beneath
tho desk In that room las, night
Its monogram y identical with that
Of tho old fashioned seal you nrr
wearing on your watch chain"
Brooks covered back. his Aahrn
face suddenly Erny.
IT swcar--f Hwcar dldn't XII
him. he Faspcd. II was Jealous.
foolishly and without cause. and I
came 10 have u out with him hu,
didn't fire tho thotf don't even
know who dldl I slipped In while
he and Miss Howard wore talking
In the dining room and hid under
the desk when he escorted her out.
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Someone else came IN and ! thought
II was he returning. but II at
wasn't. From where ! crouehed |
could ace only tho feet of the In.
truder. but they were not Fowlef'a.
lie came in a minute after. tho,
ana without word tho shot wis
fired and he fell. The the other
man went out at once but Il
seemed ares until I could get up
courage enough 10 60. too. and
slam the door behind me 80 that
tho spring lock would catch. I
did not even havo revolver with
me
oDD COINCIDENCE
IL MENTIONED
at il an odd coincidence that
your nama and that OF tho man
who watched outside should have
commenced with the Same letter
neach and HroolH~a and nenedict"
lloey wheeled suddenly upon the
latter. lie careful. Mr.. BENEDICT.
that WHEN you put that handker.
chief back In your pocket Il remains
thero and does not fall TO tbs
floor ~ another one did last night:
another with an initial identical
with that on the handkerchief you
arc holding nowT'
IA he spoke he whipped from
hs own pocket the square OF white
linen which he had picked up from
beneath tho edge OF the rug IN
tho study and the chief lungcd
forward with a hoarse cry Of warn.
ing as the flnaneier reeied.
Recovering himself. he extended
HIS bands with a slight smile and
disclosed In tho folds OF the hand
kcrchlef which he himself held a
tiny. cleaning instrument like a
miniature hypodcrmie needle.
This ono wna not empty. you
See" he remarked quietly Il came
prepared and when you entered the
room Just now I knew from your
face that tho game was up. but /
hardly expected you 30 work 40
fast. Never mind why / did IL. nor
why n man Of my years who has
never known love for a woman be,
fore should wander into the fed
OF the films 10 fini Il after all the
tinnried sham which Il IL, Young
Brooks here could not have fired
the shot from beneath the desk.
Of course: you deduc~d that from
the anglo Mt which the bullet was
sped ! DO not regret Ills yoicr
had weakened all 81 once and be
felt blindly for "A cha. into which
the chief assisted him.
After a momen, Benedict went on.
Il am going now. ] think. II
was fate that We should have the
same initial letter for our surnameH.
Of eouruo II had 80 be one OF us
three
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-15

fccpyright. 1855. BY The Seattle starr
SryITHATS the real dope. chiefr'
w Captain Hocy. OF the homicide
bureau. asked. as he and his superior
skinned In a swift little runabout
over the road toward Hollywood. II
know that Fowler was the theatrical
wizard OF his day. and this new play
he was about to produce has been
hailed as hts browning triumph. but
where did he come from
that's a nice little lead. Hoey. but
u won't get you anywhere" the chief
replied, dryty. 1T happens that
about is years ago John Evans fow.
Ter was Jordan Everett Foster. with
= family and swell social position.
We dug up hts picture from the
morruc this morning. sent out broad.
cast nj the time OF hts disappearance.
II had me going until gut IN touch
With Frisco and learned that his
family and former associates had
heen wise to his change OF name for
q couple OF years. and had let him
slide. There's no mystery there. no
suggestion OF enmity or financial
trouble. no woman n the case"
WOMEN DTPry
ABOUT HIM
There have been plenty since
CAPTAIN Hocy observed. They were
plumb dippy about him. especially
tho three than he made famous He
never seems to have fallen for any OF
them. tho. or bullet might have
reached him before It did last night.
He made star Of Justine Revere.
turned pierrcttc Howard from a
rough soubrette into the cievercs,
cor,edicnne on the screen today. ac-
cordInE to the critics. and put Winnie
Willis In the forefront OF the ingcnue
class. They were all to be In this
new picture, weren't they
And all three OF them were out
here mt his dinner party last night"
Chief Newton nodded That doesn't
prove anything. tho: Revere Is
wrapped up In her career. Pierctte
unnkes her way with no favors and
little Winnie willis has announced
her engagement 10 that young mil
bonairc, Jason Brooks"
who else were In the partyT
asked Hoey.
Only two actors. newcomers 10
the company. but there was one unin-
vtted guest who put In tardy ap-
pearance: at least he was seen sneak
ing out OF the back door by Nrs. Max.
vriI--who has the next bungalow
Immediately after the shot was firel
and two minutes later another neigh
bor met him three blocks nearer the
trolley line" The chiefs tone was
eixnifscant- Both Of them recognized
him as Orcn Beach fellow who
rponxed on Fowler for months and
then forged his name to couple OF
checks Fowler forgive the first
offense, but when the second check
turned up. he sworc out warrant
for Bcach's arrest Looks like an
open-and-shut case TO me when we
land him.
WHY DIDN'T
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-15

toner that she had looked upon Mr..
Fowler rs tho master who had r.
vcaicd her genius 10 the world when
she had all hut given up hope OF
recognition. II was evident that she
meant 20 talk % nothing hut herself
and Hocy al length withdrew and
descended 20 tho dining room
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-15
WHY DIDN'T
+. SHE PROBE?

sswhy didn't Mrs. Maxwell start an
Investigation when she heard the
shot Hoey was discrceuy non
comrnittai.
Thought II was the bachire OF
one OF the motor cars" responded
his superior. adding. Here we arc"
The announcement was superfiu-
Gus as he pulled up TO tho space
which had been kept clear for him
before a pretty. iow.roofed bunga-
low snuggled between two more
prefentious ones in the heart OF the
colony. for a milling crowd OF men
and women were surging about IL
and a score or more OF cars were
parked along the boulevard
Get the furs and the diamondsr',
Hoey remarked IN an undertone.
Looks like a society crush"
well. II amt" his companion re-
torted. They're the top-notchers OF
the movie world. tho. Come on"
The front door at the left Of the
veranda opened as they elbowcd
their way thru the crowd and a dis
tinguished looking man with iron.
gray hair appeared on the threshold.
Captain Hoey whistied softly.
That's Paul Benedict, tho trac-
fion king, What r. he doing hcre7"
Backing the new film; his first
theatrical venture, i understand"
The chief added as they mounted
the steps: Glad you received my
message. Mr.. Benedict. This is a
mighty bad business"
1T is horrible. almost unbelIcv.
abler the magnate replied I'm a low.
shocked tone. Young Brooks has
been waiting with me In the dining
room; In accordance with your or.
ders we have not entered the study
where poor Fowler was killed and
the three ladies OF the company who
dined here last night are upstairs,
believe"
IAN right. Mr.. Benedict. We'll
Join you and Mr.. Brooks shortly"
The chief turned TO his subordinate.
Go In and have look around,
Hoey."
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-10-24
Revelations "A Vie so442aas;2s

vot I look IiEee All need is shoost
some salt pepper und some leeue
bits OF -four sprink.ed ofer me. put
my head in ofen. und roast me for
vun nice creased leele pees Ia. ha!
ha,"
What Lillian Offered.
Better chop it, Lillian threw
over her shoulder at me from Katies
washstand where she was scrubbing
the lard from her hands
edo YOU want Mother Graham up
here. Kaue?" I demanded sternly.
If YOU keep on laughing like that
she'll be here"
The threat sobered her instantly
Il stop me dees meenit," she said
doc!lely then she shook her fist at
her own reflection.
you beeg BUNCH of soup green's"
she apostrophized. you so green,
eet is vun wonder dot a nanny goat
don't gobbIe you oop already. Oh,
ecf I shoost had dot vomaus here by
me vunce."
What woman, Kaue?" Lillian
asked. casually coming back TO the
table with her hands cleansed and
dried. "Sit down here and close
your eyes again and tel me
about what you've been up to while
I finish this job If 7 rub some cold
cream on your face now, wipe IL off
and put some powder on. you'll look
all right again. Now, so ahead. Tell
me your troubles"
She was working as she spoke,
and when she had finished talking.
Katie giggled.
EJECT not my trouble" she said.
"But dot vomans she goin' have lots
troubles ven I find her vunce. Vot
YOU tnk Of her selling me all dees
stuff, nefer telling me how to get
eet off again. Eef you no here,
have to go me NIT face Ike varnish
floor Tor rest Of NIX life. Say, Meesis
Underwood, Amt dere some way
putting dees stuff on Und gettin' eet
off again mitout all dis foolishness 20
What's the big idea, Katie?' Lii
liam replied with apparent careless
ness. do you still want TO try the
movies?"
Il no tell dot yet" the girl re
piled But eet no hurt for me TO
practice COP. 7 pay me fifteen tollar
for lessons. und no want 70 trow dem
away. Ind somebody in de beeznis
tell me I goin' do fine"
mo doubt YOU Will" Lillian as
sented cordially, while I gazed at
her i'm open-mouthed surprise. by
the way. 1 know quite a little bit
about that business myself Suppose
YOU do some of your exercises for
Mrs. Graham and me some time
soon Then III show you about this
makeup thing.
There" she went on. your face
is all right now. Comb your hair
and dress as quickly as you can
and then come down to the library
Come. Madge, she doesn't need us
any longer"