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Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-02

Attorney General Allen of Massachu- setts announced that he would commu- nicate with the attorneys general of the other New England states and of New York regarding action to be taken on the export tax imposed by tn estate of Pennsylvania.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-02

A young woman, unidentified, com
 mitted suicide by shooting in the main waiting room at the North Station in Boston. Except for the initials "M F. S." on a pair of gold cuff links, all possible marks of Identification has been removed.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-02

Receipts of deer at the Bangor inspee- tion station during the season which closed Thursday have reached total of 1882 which it is expected will be con- siderably increased by tropics of hunters who will come out during the next few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-02

Arrangements for the funeral of Will liam G. Rockefeller, nephew of. John D. Rockefeller, who died in New York as the result of a cold contracted at the Yale Harvard football game. were delayed pending receipt of word from his wife, who has been touring Europe.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-02

Harold C. CuthiII. flying parscn," of the amateur running tracks, was an nounced as the winner of scholarship in the Harvard Theological school
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-02

Endorsement of President HardinE's stand for stringent enforcement of the prohibition laws as long as they remain on the statute books was given by w. H. Stayton, founder and national execu- tive head Of the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-02

Railroad police reported at the ofiees of the New Haven road in New Haven the arrest of three near old boys at Bridgeport charged with breaking into cars of the American Express company and taking $2,5o0 worth of goods
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-02

Charles L. Lerenzini of Bristol, Eh0se body was found in shallow water in the Connecticut riverj on the East Hartford shore. Tuesday afternoon was murdered, in the opinion of Medical Examiner. Dr. H. J. Onderdonk.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-12-02

Efforts in behalf of working girls and child welfare is the one issue upon which the first three women ever to represent Hennepin county (Minnepalis) in the Minnesota legislature are united, and for which they will work when the ses- sions begins next January.
The Owosso times., 1922-08-25
FOR SHERIFF

The contest for the republican nomi.
nation for sheriff should be considered
in the light of the best suited candi-
date fer the position; suited by exper-
fence, by ability, by an absolutely clean
and reliable record as an official. by a
real moral record; man who is fear
less and fair and tire ess when duty
calls. Sbiawassee county has bad prob
ably the best conducted sherifI's office
in its history and one of the best in the
state during the past three and u half
y4a,s Less cost has been incurred
recause proof has leen at hand before
hen were arrested, and in practically
't'ry case the offenders plead guilty.
TENDERS were made to pay all costs.
No one has been allowed to do wrong
( the sheriff's force knew it. Much of
this fine record has been due to the
work of Louis N Pardee, Undersheriff,
who now asks for the place az sheriff.
A large percentage of those who keep
in touch with county affairs wish a
continuance of the present conditions
by the selection of Mr.. Pardee, know.
ing that the people will have proper
and prompt protection and all laws
will be enforced at the smallest posi-.
BILE expense
The Owosso times., 1922-08-25


Assistant Postmaster and Mrs II p.
Whi'e' returned Wednesday from a
/ fifteen days outing at Beulah.
Ernestine Mary. is the name of ten
pound daughter born to Mr.. and Mrs,
Clarence Welcb, 33S North Dewey
street, Thursday, August "a.
Mrs L. B. Behan aud son. J. c., who
have been the guests of Mrs Don Shat
tuck for two weeks, returned Monday
to their home in Springfield. Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Peterson,
North Hickory street, left Wednesday
on ten days automobile trip TO Mrs.
Peterson's former home in Louisville,
Kentucky.
Josephine Ledgerwood of St. Louis
Mo-, is visiting at the home of Q. G..
Wright. Mr.. Ledger woodi chief mes
senger for the American Railway Elk
press Co in st Louis.
Bird j. Vincent of Saginaw. candi-
date for the Republican nomination for
congress to succeed Congressman J. w.
Fordney, was in the city Wednesday,
calling on friends and making new ac-
quaintances.
Mr. and Mrs G. G. Tuck arrived in
the city Thursday morning for sew
eral days stay. Mr. Tuck, formerly
principal of the Owosso high school,
will be connected with a Cleveland,
Ohio, high school this fall.
Mrs. W. F Gallagher and Mrs. Hugh
McCurdy We're hostesses Wednesday
afternoon in honor of Mrs. Hudson
Sheldon, of Ann Al Dor, Mrs. J Z. st.
Johns of Lansing, and Mrs w. D. Dan
ley of springfield Missouri, who are
visiting in the city
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Crosby, North
Park street, entertained for Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Carr last Friday even
ing. The guests, twenty in number,
were the nieces and nephews of Mr.
and Mrs. Carr. The evening was de-
lightfully spent with games and
music, Refreshments were served
by the hostess.
Col. George B. McCaughna accom-
panied DR.. R. j. Tick to the latter's
return Saturday night to his home in
Detroit. Col. McCaughna will spend
a few days in Detroit, returning to
Owosso by way of Ann Arbor. o. F.
Webster, mother of Mrs. McCaughna,
who is visiting in Ann Arbor, will
accompany him.
The city commission has been no
tilted by Hoad & Decker of Ann Ar
Dor, consulting engineers on the
Southwest Owosso surface and sani-
tary sewer, that the specifications will
be completed about August 28. The
commission will at once advertise for
bids on the job and hopes to get the
work under way this fall.
The Owosso times., 1922-08-25

"A man whOse recoru ent1tles ntm 10
your consideration
At the end of five years service as
city attorney of Owosso, during which
he alone handled all of the city's legal
business to the advantage Of the city.
the city commission officially took cog
nizance Of his work by adopting reso-
luton expressing appreciation of his
splendid service and congratulating
him on the record he had made while
while in the city's employ.
He is the kind of public servant
the people want and hre entitled to,
one who so performed his duties as to
merit the approval of bis superiors.
His entire record as lawyer is on a
par with tnat he made as city attorney
of Owosso.
VOTE FOR HIM ON SEPT. IL.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1922-12-08
CHAPTER v
An Unexpected Dismissal.

The shades had been drawn closely
to exclude the sun, and, fer n moment
after he first crossed the threshold OF
the library, West was Unable to dis
tlngulsh any occupant. He heard Sex
ton silently close the dor behind him.
but 1t was not until she moved slightly
that he was able to perceive her pres
ence directly across from where he
stood. Her voice broke the silence.
"You will find a seat next to the
window, Captain" she said quietly.
"It was very good of you to come"
"The pleasure was mine." he re-
piled, you wished to speak wi me-
the servant said"
Eyes" She leaned back against the
couch on which she rested, with face
now clearly revealed, one hand nerv-
ously twirling n fan. This Is Il very
strange situation In which we find
ourselves, CAPTAIN West"
81 have felt So" he admitted, sur
prlSed at this beginning. yet must
confess, l am now becoming quite
rcconciled."
She sat up suddenly, with eyes
searching his face.
"Whnt do you mean by thati"
perhaps | ought not to say" he an.
swercd boldly. "Yet circumstances
seemingly Justify frankness between
us. mean that feel far more deep
~ Interested In the final outcome Of
this affair today than l did yesterday
lit means more TO me-"
Indeed WhyI"
Largely. imagine, because am
privileged To know you much better
That naturally makes difference"
"DoeS II indeed? You imply then an
Increased interest In myself ns an In.
divldual brings with II greater de-
sire to serve meT'
"Assuredly, yes"
"Then you render my task douby
hard" she said soberly, yet with q
certain hardness In The tone. Il had
not suspected any personal side what
ever. You were total stranger to
me. Captain West, and employed you
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1922-12-08
BOY
SCOUT
& eF
Conducted BY National Council Of the Boy
Scouts OF America.)
HOn0RED FOR RESCUE

Scout Samuel Levine OF Brooklyn. N.
T.. the hero OF the following rescue,
was honored for his bravery. when.
during the recent Safety Week cele-
brntion. the boy was decorated by the
commissioner of police of New York
city with an especially designed medal.
the gift Of Judge Ebert II. Gary.
Scout Levine and several other
scouts were returning from hike to
Glover lake, Staten island, when they
noticed anothe party Of boys walking
out upon the thin Ice covering the wa
ter. Levine called a warning to the
boys, but they ventured out until the
Ice cracked beneath them. Two Of the
boys fell into the water. and the others
ran to the shore. Without n moments
hesitation, Levine threw off his hat,
coat and canteen and plunged onto the
Ice near n boat which was frozen there,
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1922-12-08

appearance, although IL must have
been some years since last painted.
The door was shut. The chimney indi-
Gated no sign OF smoke, the front yard
gave every evidence of long neglect
An urchin, chasing ball, plunged
recklessly beneath the auto, emerging
with the sphere In his grimy fist. West
stopped him with question.
"Who lives In there?"
~ don't know. These folks just
come In. They amt got no kids. Here
we are, Mlckyw
"Walt u minute. Here's dime for
you. You say these people just moved
inf"
"Yep."
"When?"
couple days, maybe. Hoollgans
moved ont bout week ago, an then,
while after that, these guys moved
in. l amt seen nobody round, but a
Sorter middlln' oil woman"
West, having distracted all the In
formation possible, made no further
effort The knowledge thus obtained
as to the present occupants of the cot
tage did not exactly coincide with the
story Coolidge had told. lie had spo-
ken of widow with three children In
destitute circumstances following the
fathers death. The boy asserted there
were no children In the family. And
they had just moved In, within very
few days, during which time the neigh
borhood had only glimpsed a mid
ding old" woman. II was strange at
least, adding distinctly to the puzzle
OF the whole affair. West grew nerv-
Gus, wondering why the two should
remain so long within, out of sight and
hearing. He had been waiting now
for threc-quurters OF an hour He
opened the door OF the car and stepped
out upon the curb, almost tempted TO
investigate the cause of delay. AS he
stood there undecided, the two
emerged from the cottage, and de.
scended the steps together Through
the opened door he caught no glimpse
Of any one within. yet some unseen
Land closed It quickly behind them.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1922-12-08

Most "good fellows" have a lot Of
bad habits.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1922-12-08
II You Need a Medicine
You Should Have the Best

Have You ever stopped to reason why
Il is that 80 many products that are ex-
tensively advertised, all at once drop out
Of sight and are soon forgotteny The
reason il plain-the article did not ful6n
the promises of the manufacturer. This
applies more particularly TO medicine.
A medicinal preparation that has real
curative value almost sells itself, as like
an endless chain system the remedy 10
recommended by those who have been
benefited 10 those who are in need OF IL.
A prominent druggist says, Take for
example DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root, q
preparation / have sold for many years
and never hesitate 10 recommend, for in
almost every case Il shows excellent re
suits, as many of my customers testify.
NJ other kidney remedy has so large q
sale"
According TO sworn statements and
verified testimony Of thousands who have
used the preparation, the success OF DIT.
Kilmer's Swamp Root is due to the fact,
70 many people claim, that II fulhlls al
most every wish in overcoming kidney.
liver and bladder ailments, corrects uri-
harry troubles and neutralises the uric acid
which causes rheumatism.
You my receive a sample bottle OF
Swamp.Root by parcel post Address DE-
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. T., and
enclose ten cents; also mention this paper.
Large and medium size bottles for sale ~
all drug Observation-Disclosures
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1922-12-08
CHAPTER w



The guests had either retired to their
rooms, or We're wandering about the
spacious grounds; at least none were
IN evidence when West emerged on to
the side terrace, where Miss Natalie
and Perclval Coolidge waited.
II was not long ride, the point
sought being a short submerged street
IN the southwestern section of the city.
TIC runabout felt Its way cautiously
forward through jostllng throng of
screaming youngsters, and finally
turned into Arch street, only two
blocks In length. with low, two storled,
wooden cottages on either side. Per
cival, plainly nervous at the surround
lngs, Indicated the place sought In the
middle OF the first block, and Natalie
ran the car up against the curb.
as this the placer she asked doubt
fully. cycling TIE rather dlsreputable
cottage. which seemed deserted.
Coolidge unfastened the door. and
stepped out.
eyes, It's ali right" he answered
sharply. "You might wait here, West ;
wen only be gone few minutes.
Come along, Natalie. West wont
mind"
'''r'alniy not" the younger man
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1922-12-08
Bu Randall Parrish
copuriqh, ,ssa by Alfred A. xuopi. lue.

said heartily, II shall be very comfort
able; don't bother about me-"
He had distinct impression that
Coolidge did not desire his company
any further, yet this suspicion aroused
no sentiment. This was a matter with
which he was In no way concerned
and the only interest he felt was
strictly lmpersonal. Sinking com
fortably back In the seat, his
gaze conferred on the maze Of chill.
dren playing In the street. Their
antics amused him for some time, but.
mt last, he began wondering at the de-
lay of those within, and his mind
drlfted to the peculiar conditions with
which he was confronted. If some
conspiracy was on foot against Ma
talle, what could be its object2 and
who were directly involved? Seeming.
ly, Percival Coolidge was the only per-
son who could be directly interested
should misfortune occur to his niece
he was the guardian of her lnheri.
lance, and responsible for what re-
manned of her fathers estate. I'm.
doubtedly he also was the next heir
at law. His interest In the matter
s therefore easily figured out. West
Oay TO learn the condition of the
Stevcn Coolidge estate, and whether
or not Perclval had administered It
justly. Once satisfied upon that point,
he would know better what further
steps to take.
II Coolidge was engaged In some
criminal scheme the man was certain
ly shrewd enough to carefully cover
his trail. II was no sudden temptation
to which he had yielded, but deeply
laid plan. formed, perhaps, as long
ago as his brothers death, and now
just coming to head.
Vests glance took In the surround.
ings, but with no conception that they
would have any direct bearing upon
the mystery he was endeavoring TO
solve. II was block OF Irregular
houses, tenement on the corner,
dirty.looking brick, the other houses of
wood, mostly two stories In height
rather disreputable in appearance. but
the one before which the machine wait.
ed was frame cottage, well back from
the street, and rather respectable In
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1922-12-08

breaking the ice about the craft with
his hands. He made way for himself
In the water dragging the boat with
him. He soon reached the boy who
was In the greater danger. helped him
Into the boat. next he went to the 9th.
err one and then helped them both to
the shore.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1922-12-08
The Stakes.

A well-known New Jersey doctor
was playing golf with an equally we'll
known New Jersey minister.
"What shall we play for?" asked the
former.
"why, It Is rather out of my line to
play for anything" the minister re-
piled.
swell, we ought to play for some
thing" insisted the doctor, $50 I'll put
up pill and you put up prayer
Boston Evening Transcript.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1922-12-08
REscUss hsPHYxIATgo NEGRO

Fourteen-year-old Charles A. Kohn
OF Troop No. 8, Montgomery, Ala.
while riding In an automobile. noticed
a crowd watching the unavalllng eff
forts Of workmen to revive an as
phyxlated negro. The boy ran TO the
scene. Quietly and efficiently he
pushed back the crowd and then ap-
piled first aid TO the unconscious man.
who soon began to show signs OF life,
md in a few minutes was able TO sit
up. He had been given up az dead BY
his fellow-workers.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1922-12-08
SCOUTS GUARDIANS OF TREES

Scouts of Troop 81. Grand Rapids
Mich, are the official guardians of
some trees, which have been planted
In memory of soldier dead Of the
city. It is the duty of the scouts to
see that the trees are kept in healthy
condition and every Arbor day they
conduct a ceremony In memory of tho
veterans to whom the trees are dedi-
Gated.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1922-12-08

They cnme down the narrow board
walk together, Percival carefully hold
ing the lady's arm to prevent her trip
ping over the loosened planks, but
neither exchanging a word. Natalie
appeared somewhat sobered by her
visit, and West noticed that she had
tied light veil over her face, which
slightly Swallowed her features. II
was only as they reached the curb
that she spoke, her voice rather low
and llstless.
would you mind driving the car
bnck7" she asked Coolidge. REALLY
feel quite unnerved"
mo WONDER" he returned sympa.
thetically, II have never witnessed a
sadder cuse; the conditions were even
worse than ! imagined. / should never
have brought you with me, my dear"
"oh, am not sorryII came; but II
has been a lesson to me. do not
think ever before realized what such
poverty meant II was most pitlful."
do not think of 1t any longer, Ma
talie," Coolidge insisted rather gruff-
ly. "They are all right now. shall
telephone for doctor as soon as we
get back, and attend to the rent the
first thing tomorrow"
II know. Uncle, but cannot forget
so easily"
The returning ride seemed very
brief, and, almost before West re-
allied It, the car whirled In through
the Coolidge gate, and came TO a stop
at the door. The party separated
pleasantly. Natalie disappeared some
where within, while the two men
strolled out to the tennis court where
the guests were enjoying spirited
game. All met again ut lunch, AMI
then separated. some to motor over
to the lake, the others amusing them
selves as they saw fit. Both Coolidge
and Natalie vanished. while West,
finding himself alone, chose bool;
from the library, and, solaced by q
cigar, sought a shady nook on the
porch.
The book, however, was but mark
for his thoughts, which continually re-
volved about the strange surroundings
In which he found himself. He was
apparently making no progress was no
nearer solution of the mystery con-
fl ontlng him. Thus far. Mt least, no
direct clue had presented itself. Nu-
merous things had occurred to
strengthen suspicion. and to increase
interest In the quest. But beyond this
nothing. lie liked the girl and was
completely enlisted In her service. He
disliked Percival, and was convinced
the fellow was planning evil. Several
Incidents had already strengthened
this belief; yet there was nothing posi-
tive upon which to build; no path OF
adventure for him to follow. To spec
ulate was easy enough, but real facts
eluded him.
Sexton appeared in the door, evil
IDENTIFY looking for some one. The
man espied him there In the shadow
OF the vines, and came forward
Miss Coolidge requests your pres
ence, sir. for a few moments" he said
gravely.
"Why. certainly; did she say where,
Sexton?"
I'm the library. sir; she Is waiting
there now"
every well. l will join her at once.
Thank you. Sexton" and West dsap.
peared into the cool. darkened hall.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1922-12-08
CHAPTER discontinued.

II wns not ut all probable the satchel
contained any eliminating evidence,
yet the temptation was strong to OBJ
tain, IL possible, hasty glance at the
contents. But for this he was already
too late, scarcely reaching the room
indeed, before Sexton appeared. nm
nounclng his mission.
Coolidge tells me he usually occu-
pied this ROOM" West ventured curl
ously. GLOW did It happen was put
I'm bereT
at was upon order from Miss Ma
talie, sir, but she did not mention the
change In time to remove the bag"
GLOW long have you been here, Sex
ton2"
sixteen years, SIR"
"You knew Miss Natnlle's father
then, and must enjoy the place to re-
main so longT
at has been very pleasant. sir,
until the last month or So" regretfully,
yet evidently glad of the opportunity
to talk, lingering with one hand OH
the knob OF the door. "Slnce then
things haven't been just the same"
'In what wayp"
swell, don't exactly know, sir.
Miss Natalie seems to change her
mind. an we never can please her.
That's the trouble, mostly. Last night
I waited up until you all went 10 bed.
an then locked the house, the way
she told me to. But that didn't suit
her at all. for she stopped me on the
stairs, an made me go back nm leave
the side door unlocked--Just said she'd
attend to TINT herself"
"Mlss Natalie told your You are
sure. Sextonr'
ooh, II was her, sir; there was n
light burning In the hall, an she was
all dressed up as though she was gon'
oft 'Talnt the first time, either. I
amt got no right to say anything, but
1t puzzles me what she wants to go out
for at that time o. night. And l
thought maybe I ought to speak to
Mr.. Perclvni Coolidge about It."
"Ho. I wouldn't, Sexton" said West
quietly. at would likely enough only
XVI yOu intO tiOuoiC. hiVbup'y ohO
cannot sleep well, and so walks In the
garden"
As West made no further effort to
continue the conversation, but began
TO carelessly roll a cigarette. Sexton
slipped silently through the opening,
the vallse In his hand. aud closed the
door behind him.
This attempt to Dig Information out
of servant was not pleasant ex-
perlence. yet West felt that In this
case It was fully justified. II he had
retained any lingering doubt to what
had occurred the previous night, this
doubt had entirely vanished In the
face OF Sections testimony. His vlsi-
tor, and the one who had ordered the
servant to leave the side door unlocked,
had been the same-not Natalie Cool
idge, but strangely resembling her.
Whatever else her purpose would be,
one object was clearly connected with
the presence there OF Percivnl Very
well this meant that he already had
two distinct lines of Investigation
opened to hlm--the woman, and the
man. The first was like pursuing a
shadow, but Coolidge was real enough.
He determined TO keep In touch with
the fellow, confident that he would
thus be eventually led to a discovery
NJ his companion.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1922-12-08
HIS PRESCRIPTION
When a bit OF sunshine hits ye
A Ill a IL

When a bit OF sunshine hits ye
After passin' OF q cloud.
When a fit of laughter gifts ye.
And your spine Is feelin' proud.
Don't fergit to up and fling IL
At soul that's feelln' blue.
For the mint that We sling II,
It's a boomerang to you.
"That poem and the eighth scout
law, A scout Is cheerful, smiles when
ever he cam are my DOPE" says u
lame scout of Manhattan. "When the
old peg begins to hurt and l can't get
out with the fellows, say my dope
two or three times, and 1t always helps
q lot"
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1922-12-08
"Then he knew who the dead
man was--percival COOLIDGE"

ITO BE coNrINUEb.s