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The Press., 1922-03-09

The struggle was brief but violent. Davis Dandy was used to the water and kept his head magni6cent1y. After what seemed ages of battle, but which really took only . few moments, Da- vts and Dandy succeeded in dragging the almost unconscious girl up for tunatNly shelving bank, safe on dry land. Fifty yards further downstream they could see Margaret's horse, which she had abandoned in the ef- fort to save her own life, struggling ashore, frightened but safe.
 "OhI I'm so glad" were Margaret's Arst words. "Pcor Black BeautyI If h0 had drowned couldn't ever have 1sggiven myself" ...,. ....
 sThank goodness he's safe '"
 eathed Davis. "And thank the Lord Omt you're all right" he added in an
 Agae6 tone. "
 Margaret heard his voice, tense with anxiety, and saw the look in his eyes and in another moment she was in his arms, laughing and crying at once, glad after the tension of her escape to be able to lean on some one whom she loved.
 Then suddenly the thought of her stern father and Davis equally stern ! parent Obtruded.
 "Oh, Davis, dearest, why can't our families be friends? If only that stupid lawsuit could be settled we we could get married and everything would be all right; but my daddy won't give in, and yours won't either, so-so-" Tears choked her. i But Davis seemed unconscious O1 l her Rricf. Look Look The river ?" he shouted.
 Margaret looked as directed. Be fore her eyes she saw the water gnaw. ing at the thin bank that divided fl from the old channel. The June rise had done it's work. Even as the two watched the earth gave way, there was a great roar and a tumbling O1 fOamy brown water, and the river, SC | long diverted, had found its original course again. The new channel lay muddy but empty before them, anC the lawsuit that had so long divided the houses of Montgomery and Tren holm was settled out of court.
 It was two very happy young peo pie who went up to the Trenholm house an hour later.
 "You see," said Margaret to Davis i've have to tell them that the rivel has brought the families tOgethe aRain-and that we are going to ti' the knot so tight that 1t can't eve come united 2!
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some+hino to Fall Back On

Little Owen lived near southern Indiana town where hub factory had iust been built. The new industry had just caused a great deal of dis cussion among his elders as to in- creased property values, sale of tim Der and opportunities for employment. Owen one day went across the sunny fields and up hill 10 the old farm house where his grandfather was spending the summer afternoon on the wide porch. A short time aft erward an aunt listening to the con- versation between the two. heard the following:
 "Owen, what are you going to do when you're a man|
 "Well. I guess I'll be preacher or maybe teacher When Pm not preaching or reaching l guess TIT work at the hub factory"
The Press., 1922-03-09
The Struggle Wac Brief but Violent.

bHS S"V8BtS wac DT'S' %~A "'S'S"1' had not fate taken a hand and de- creed that one day when Margaret was riding her favOrite horse near the boundaries of her estate she should meet young Davis Montgomery, just home from the college where he was studying law. The two strangers greeted each other as strangers do who are obviously bound by the fra ternity of hOrsemen and passed on their ways: but fate was fndefatiga ble.
 Three more meetings cemented their friendship before either found out who the other was. When the names were disclosed it was too late. Those two young people had pro gressed past the point where inherited differences of opinion have any weight. If they had not fallen in love at first sight they had at least accom- plished that desirable thing at third or fourth sight, and that amounts to much the same thing. They did not dare to broaeh the matter to their respective families, but they met Oc- casionally, and each meeting cement ed the. bond of affection more firmly.
 Thus it came about that one show cry day in early June Davis Mont | gomery received a note with his morn ing mail which he read in private and which gave him apparently a great deal of satisfaction. After breakfast he announced to his father that he was going to take q turn down by the river to look at the banks. The floods of spring were still on, there was report of high water from up the valley and he wanted to assure | himself that all was we'll in the lower fields. His father seemed a bit sur prised at his sons determination to | get a wetting but made no objection.
 Down to the river bank rode young Davis Montgomery, and in a moment there came to the opposite bank a vision in a riding habit-a vision not less lovely to his eyes because she was soaked with the rain. Neither of the young people, bred as they were to the outdoors, minded a wet ting when it was a question of see ' lhS CACu OluCI" N4dIS SdACI WaFCU guy lv to him and he returned the signal. Then he glanced at the river.
 It was very different from the usual placid stream. Bank high it rolled, sullen brown flood, with here and there 8 piece of driftwood. The June rise was on indeed, and the river had risen in its might. -
 Davis" Margaret called to him. Good morning, dear!"
 Davis Montgomery forgot about the June rise and concentrated his thoughts on the fact that across that river was waiting the girl he loved. Good morning, darlinR!" he called in return. Margaret, the better to speak to him, urged her horse to the edge of the bank where it oYerhung the stream. Be careful" shouted Davis "The banks undercut thereI"
 But his warning came too late. The bank, dug under by the ceaselesS wOr- rying of the river, crumbled and gave way under the weight of the girl and horse. In an instant Margaret was struggling in the swift stream, cling. ing to the hridIe of her frightened mount; but in another instant Davis l had leaped his horse into the stream and the two of them were making the best time possible out to where the brown head of Margaret could bC seen beside the black head of hel horse.
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HOROSCOPE
 OR LIFE CHART

Prepared in strict obedience to the laws of the Science of Astrology, as handed down to us by the Ancients and accepted by the foremost living Astrologers in all countries of the earth. It includes not only a scientific character reading for those born un- der a particular sign of the Zodiac, ssoW IoJ 3uIpBsI sspnI9uI oslp ma born under the "Cusp." This includes about one fifth of the human race. All is in non-technical language, Send Birth, Date, Self-Addressed Envelope and go cents. Box s16 Staf. ford Springs, Conn.
The Press., 1922-03-09
lin hata on Peace Eootina.

There are no swords to he turned in- to plowshares in modern warfare, but on many a field the famous tin hat of the American soldier is now doing sen try duty to scare away feathered marauders, the New York Sun states.
 The tin hat is playing it's part as gallantly in the arena of agriculture as in that of war. Perched upon a wood cn pole around which an old coat has heen draped, 1t helps to create a rather formidable figure of a warrior and in some instances, when the coat is an old army tunic, the mOtionless figure when seen from a train window or fast mOtorcar seems like a ghost from The fields of France.
The Press., 1922-03-09
"MothOrcraft." !"

"Mothercraft, n movement for bet ter preparation of girls for mother hood, has within the last five years made remarkable progress in this and other countries" writes Marion Chase Baker, in the Survey. Starting in Massachusetts as a definite standard. tzed course of study for girls and young women, 1t has in one form or another been adopted in most of the states, in the dominion of Canada un- der the auspices of the Victorian Or der of Nurses, and to some extent in several other foreign countries. State and national branches of the Feder- ated Women's clubs have taken the initiative in promoting mothercraft. It has also had support from parent teacher associations, Red Cross work, CTS, Girl Scouts, Camp Fire Girls Americanization centers and play ground associations"
The Press., 1922-03-09
osnmark's Motor Car censuS

A Danish motor vehicle census was held on September 1, 1920, and showed that on that date there were in the country 11,594 private passenger cars. 2,276 motor cabs and omnibuses, 3,Ts7 motortrucks and 12,1S2 motorcycles. The rapid increase in the number of cars and trucks in Denmark during the past three years is noteworthy. The increase was especially great in the country districts.-Scientific American
The Press., 1922-03-09
UNION

Spring must be near at hand for a Robin was heard cheerily in Monday s golden sunshine.
 Rev. John Pierce of Willimantlc, Mrs. c. Walker and Mrs. Louis Du- rent of Southhridge and Mrs. B. c. Weld of Sturbridge called on their friend. Mrs. W. Richards on Saturday.
The Press., 1922-03-09
unRnWwOrabl0.

Mrs. Doolan's passion for fighting policemen makes her his majesty'G guest at regular intervals.
 'HalIOa," said the prison visitor resignedly, you here again?"
 Mrs. Doolsn gazed at him with dignity.
 "And wot of itF' she demanded 'swot I says to them coppers and the rest of 'em says to you. If it wasn't for the likes of me WOt would you all be dein' for Twin n'?'-London Tit Bits.
The Press., 1922-03-09
Lane Variety Store

A SPRING SPECIAL. House cleaning time is near. A$1.OO regular O'Cedar Mop and a BOG bottle of O'Cedar Polish for 98c.
 Roller Skates, $l.OO a pair. Ex tension style for boys and girls. A good, stout, heavy Cocoa Fibre Door Mat, size 17x26 in. for $1.25. for these muddy days. Six only-Pro- Limo Felt Base Art Squares. size 7-6-in. by 1O-6 in. Handsome patterns, small room size at this low price $8 85. Similar Rugs as high as $1O.1O These are the new low level prices.
 Bamboo Handle or Vanished Handle No. 6 Floor BrOoms. made of best corn. 65c.
The Press., 1922-03-09

AT A COURT OF PROBATE holden al
 Willington, within and for the district
 of Holland, on the 24th day of Februa'
 Present, GEORGE P. BUGBBE, Esq.
 Judge.
 On motion of Florence M. Essex,e ecutrix, on the testate estate of Dian tha Essex, late of Wilmington, within said district, deceased. This Court doth decree that sis months from the above date be allowed and limited for the creditors of saiC estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the executrlx, and directs that public notice be given of this or der by advertising in a newspaper hay, ing a circulation in said district AnC by posting a copy thereof on the pub
 lie sign-post in said town of Willing
 ton, nearest the place where the de ceased last dwelt.
 Certified from Record, GEORGE P. BUGBEE. Judge.
The Press., 1922-03-09
NOTICE OF LOST HANK HOOK,

Notice is hereby given that pass books No. 1039O and No. l2037 isgued by the Stafford Savings Bank, Stafford Springs. Conn, have been lost, All persons are warned not to purchase or to negotiate said books. The finder is requested to return same to said Bank or to the undersigned, -
 DEDlE R. LAWSON,
 Stafford Springs, Conn" February 25, 1922. SwAS
The Press., 1922-03-09
One AdVanta1e.

rriend-But, dear. what do you see in Mir. Dud- -Simpley. to want TO marry him?
 Mrs. De Smart Ga society widOw)- Don't know, dear, I'm sure, except that his initials bein' the same will save me the awful flag of aIterin' the monogram on everything possess.
The Press., 1922-03-09
Nof AlMavp COmnoN

.'Common sense," remarked Jud TMnkins.. sometimes gets so scarce that it seems like one of the uncom- honest things on earth"
The Press., 1922-03-09
POOL ROOM FOR sALE-OO Main st:

OPPORTUNITY-We desire to make Connections with a good reliable party to handle Light and Power Plants, Water Systems, Heating systems. in the surrounding territory. Must be a producer. For particulars, address Box 39, Stafford Springs,
The Press., 1922-03-09
pnnnannhnnnn

"Bouncer's daughter, eh? We'll, she certainly seems sure of herself"
 Sure of herself? I should say she is. Why. if the doctor told her she was going to die, she'd start taking lessons on the harp immediately '"
The Press., 1922-03-09

AT A COURT OF PROBATE holden al Stafford, within and for the district of Stafford, on the Eth day of March, A
 Present, MICHAEL D. o'coNNELI+ Judge.
 utriy. on the testate estate of Henry C, Wheeler, late of Stafford, within said district, deceased.
 This Court doth decree that six months from the above date be allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the executrix,a and directs that the public notice be given of this order, by advertising the same once in some newspaper having circulation in said district, and by posting a copy on the public sign-post in said town of Stafford, nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt.
 Certified from Record,
 MICHAEL D. O'CONNELL, Judge.
The Press., 1922-03-09

LIVE AGENTS WANTED-TO handle city trade for the genuine J. R, Wat
 kins Products. Write quick for free sample and particulars. THE J. F.. WATKINS CO.,, Dept 73, New York, N: Y. "4w44
The Press., 1922-03-09

1 DREsSMA made aud re nodded Coats and Suits rellned, ROSE r. SIIARPLES, South Willing | ton, Conn.
The Press., 1922-03-09

MAXWELL TOURING CAR PARTS For Sale. Transmission with new gears Entire Steering Gear, new; also other parts and accessories. w. A. BRUCE, Westford Avenue, Tel 61-3.
The Press., 1922-03-09

WANTED-We have permanent posi- tion for man near his own home at good pay. If interested. write PEOUOD NURSERY CO, Yalesville, Ct.
The Press., 1922-03-09

Just received a new lot Of HarResS- also Horse Collars and Parts, at a very reasonable price. MATTESEN SER VICE STATION. 47tf
The Press., 1922-03-09

FOR SALE-Cabinet Monograph, with 20 Records, in first Class Condition.
 H. RAITH. West Main St. 47tf
The Press., 1922-03-09

FOR SALE-Jersey Cow, fresh, one Ayrshire Cow coming in in March.
 FRANK SHAFFER, Stafford.
The Press., 1922-03-09

HIGHEsT PRICEs-pald for Live Poultry, Veal and Fresh Eggs. Tals- phone 67 HARRY MARRIOTT.
The Press., 1922-03-09

FLUFF RUGS-made to order from your old carpets. Write for particu lars. c. SCHULZE, Chamberlain St., Rockville.
The Press., 1922-03-09

FOR SALE-POOI Table and Good Cook ing Stove. BENJAMIN CAMPO.
The Press., 1922-03-09

HAY FOR SALE-WOuId take good driving Harness or Cow in exchange. W. A. BRUCE, Westford avenue Tel.
The Press., 1922-03-09

OLD LOVE LETTERS WANTED written before 1870; keep the letters and send me the envelopes and stamps. old stamps, postmarks and cancellation marks. Win pay good price for all I bank and commercial references fur nished. w. w. MACLAREN, Care The Press, Cleveland, Ohio.
The Press., 1922-03-09

Amy One Having a FRFm-OF Black
 tsmith Shop For Sale, Notify STANLEY NYCZAY, Staffordvifle
The Press., 1922-03-09

VIOLIN REPAIRING-RecOns etc. All work done in the most careful and thorough manner. l also sell and trade Violins. ELLERY l.. NEFF. W est Wilmington, R. r. D. No. "6m29 WANTRD-Your Plane Tpning orders. Our Experts will tune and repair your Piano or Playerpiano promptly. You will be pleased with our work. Satls, faction guaranteed. Telephone or send postal to wendheiser's Music store. Wendheiser Building, Rockville, Conn.
The Press., 1922-03-09

FOR SALE-MahOgOny Furniture, Practically New. Rockers, Settees, La dies Writing Desk. Pedestal and Stand, Also Kitchen Stove and Several other Articles. Call after 6 D. m.
 MRS. HERBERT BUCK, East Main Street
The Press., 1922-03-09

BIC HOIstein Cow For SaIe-OF Ex- change Calved Feb. B. Five years old, | Good Milker. STANLEY NYCZAY, StaffordVille ..-r..
Phillips County herald., 1922-12-14
AMHERST NEWS

Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Bauer and fam
ily, and Carolina Weyerts went to
Grant, Sunday. to I axe dinner with
Mr.. and Mrs. Dodge who has lived at
Amherst.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rodeman entertained
a number Of friends at Rook party
Friday evening.
The Ladies Aid gave a bazaar and
supper, Saturday. Many nice aprons
gowns, towels and quilts were sold.
They took in $3.50.
Thelma Winden and Glen Achtef-
berg went to Sterling, Thursday. ia
get fitted with glasses.
The Paoli High School boys played
n match game at Amherst Friday
evening. Both teams played a good
clean game of basketball. but Am
herst won by score of 33 to IL.
The High School is all ready Ia
give their play "All Mistake Fri
day evening.
Phillips County herald., 1922-12-14

ton OF the teachers OF the county in
carrying out their objective. Last
year the contest was. conducted thru
the county high schools. All essays
must be in tina hands Of the county
superintendent Of schools BY January
6. 1928, at 6 O'Clock p. m. Each ss-
say must bear the following certifl-
cate: Il hereby certify that within
essay is my own work. My age is
years and signed by the pupil.
Attention is directed to the teachers
examinations to be held next Thurs
day and Friday, December 2l-22.
Two examinations will be held, one
at the Haxtun high school in IIaxtun
under the supervision Of Mrs. ]. NJ.
Delander. and the other examination
to be held at the court house in Hol-
yoke under the direction of the coun-
tv superintendent. Applicants may
-h'ct where they are to take the exa-
limitations.
Phillips County herald., 1922-12-14

F. Brandt and family. Kenneth Good
man and Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Msrlatt
Edith Sanders is visiting with Mrs,
Herman Detmer this week.
Mrs. F. Brandt and Mrs. John Det.
mer and Martha Brandt and Kenneth
Goodman were Holyoke visitors on
Saturday.
Supt, Peters visited at Grandview
school Wednesday morning.
The W. H. Club met with Mrs.
Einspahr Thursday afternoon. Mrs.
Spindler was visitor. The after.
noon was spent in making dolls FOR
the Christian home. A delicious lun.
cheon was served by the hostess, af
ter which they adjourned to meet at
the Chris Sanders home in three
weeks to spend the day
Mrs. H. Detmer took Mr.. netmcr to
Holyoke where he will help his broth.
er with the carpenter work on the
Methodist church.
Sunday dinner guests at the Henry
Schellenberg home were: Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Detmer and family. Mr.,
and Mrs. Roy Achterberg and Mr.. and
Mrs. John Dstmer and Otto.
Bernice Nelson spent Thursday
and Friday with her sister. Freda.
Phillips County herald., 1922-12-14
County School Notes

| o. N. Young, secretary Of Fairview
district No. l, will leave shortly for
Kansas where he and his family will
make their future home.
The bond election held in Pleasant
Valley district No. 5, las, Thursday
resulted in unanimous vote for the
bonds.
The school board in the Pleasant
Valley district No. S. received $952o0
last Saturday from the Continental
Insurance Co.. OF Chicago. in settle
ment Of the loss of the school house,
its contents and the stable by tor.
nado on November 4, last.
The McKelvey school in district 12,
lsus been closed indefinitely on ac.
count of case of scarlet faver hav-
ing developed in that locality.
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Humphrey of
Paoli were Office visitors Monday af-
ternoon.
At the Prairie Gem school house in
district No. 81. there will be given q
Christmas program and box sdpper
on Wednesday evening December 20.
4 good program is being prepared
and there will be n community tree.
Anyone is at liberty to bring gifts to
place on the tree. Ladies' bring boxes
A good time is assured.
Holyoke P. T. A. will hold their
regular December meeting at the
county high school building on Tues
DAY evening. December Il: A cordial
invitation is extended to the public "a
attend this meeting. parents of the
grade and high school are especially
urged to come.
II Miss Winifred Erskine of Hastun
school nurse for the Haxtun Red
Cross Chapter district. was caller al
the court house Saturday Afternoon
visiting the office OF the county couri
as we'll as the Office OF county super
intendent. Miss Erskine reports yer,
satisfactory work being done In al
most ali the schools of her charge.
Miss Ida Landon. Red Cross Nurse
OF the Holyoke chapter. made n bust
ness trip to Sterling last Thursday.
| Holyoke Post No. 80. American lie
gion. will ofIer three prizes for the
best essays written by any grade
pupil In Phillips county. Tho essays
must be written by the pupils as their
own work and not To exceed 500
words. Any patriotic subject may be
chosen which mus. deal with Ameri
can history. The Post VIII accept
essays written on the following sub
ject: How can the American Ie
fion best serve the Nation Tn,
prizes viii consist OF books written
by American authors. The Judges OF
the essays win be chosen outside tn.
Legion. AS one OF the objects OF the
American Legion is to foster and per
petnate 100 per cent "AmerIcanIsm'
Hoiyoke Post has planned to conduc
along this line each year o contest an
viii greatly appreciate the co-opers
Phillips County herald., 1922-12-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Detmer were
Sunday dinner guests at the Lloyd
Marlatt home,
Mrs. Scott and baby spent Friday
night with the Nelson's in Holycke.
Quite a few are sick with grippe
this week.
Henry Schellenberg lis hauling his
wheat to Amherst this week.
Herbert Brandt hauled a load Of
hogs to Holyoke for John Detmer on
Monday.
Phillips County herald., 1922-12-14
COUNTY rEAcHERs'
EXAMINATIONS

Notice is hereby given that exami-
nations Of applicants for certificates
to teach in the schools Of Phillips
county. Colorado. will be held at the
office Of the county superintendent Of
schools in Holyoke, Colorado. and al
the Haxtun high school building in
Haxtun, Colorado, on Thursday and
Friday, December 81 and %, 1922
Phillips County herald., 1922-12-14
Julesburg Star Route

Mr.. and Mrs. Scott and Miss Nelson
went to Holyoke to do some shopping
Thursday evening.
Sunday evening guests at Chris
Sanders were Mr.. and Mrs. Otto
Brandt. Mr.. and Mrs. Cox, Mrs.
Phillips County herald., 1922-12-14

Morning sessions beginning at nine
o'clock.
Applicants viii attend the place
most convenient,
CHAS. R. PETER.
Dec. TIA County Supt. Of Schools.
A. L. winn left Saturday morning
for Joplin. Mo-. for short visit with
his wife.
Phillips County herald., 1922-12-14
No One Left Out---Cifts for Every
Member of the Family
For Father

Good warm wool shirts. each from
.............. sf.e5 to 1886
Dress Shirts. each ..s1.2s to s4.;s
Work Shirts. each. ...7ee to sf.79
SILK Knit Ties. each. Soc to ese
Good Warm Underwear per suit
.st.o0 TO sass
Leather Sleeve Vests. each from
......,,..... .S5.4s to Sf2.S5
Dress Shoes. pair. $500 toss.7s
Work Shoes, pair $3.50 to sa.4s
House Slippers, pair. sec to s,.ss
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-08-26
WAN DERlNG MlNSTRELS
PERFORM ON STREETS

The famous "Ruhe" LeFever arriv.
ed In town yesterday and assisted
by his partner otto Potter gave two
very fine exhibitions OF trick bicycle
riding. at the corners of La sale and
Madison streets. one was given yes
terday afternoon and the other last
evening. Rube viii again perform
on the same corners this evening, but
will start at $50 owing to the fact
that il gets dark So quick. "Ruhe'
and his partner promise to present Il
novelty act this evening, that is we'll
worth while
Rube has been trick bicycle rider
for the past twenty-five years, and his
partner has been at the same work
for twelve years. Rube is the orig
inator OF the trick bicycle riding, and
also of the trick of looping.theloop
on roller skates, and many have pat.
termed after him His first success
full attempt az l0oping'the.loop was
when he Went down "a 80 foot range,
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-08-26

at a radius Of "a degrees, and made
the loon, IN an Is foot circle,
HE Is known from coast to coast
having travelled with big vaudeville
circuits, and has had ont several
troupcs Of his own, He has played
in every city of Importance, in Amer
lea, England and Australia, and has
crossed the continent a dozen times,
Rubc aud his companion are now
crossing the continent to 30 10 cat.
fornia.
1t was Ruhe LeFcynr who rescued
Millionaire l.oycioy's daughter in
Central park New York, about six,
teen years ago, when she was astride
a Runaway horse, and her father sent
Ruhe a $4,000 check for his bravery.
lie carries with him many fine press
clippings, which more prctentious
performers might envy,