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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-04

! Wanted to buy me off, again, and
when ! wouldn't go, asked me to come
back and live with him. Got under
his thick skin this time, Retta."
You aren't going back, them"
mot me! | wouldn't quit for every
thing Nathan Hobarts GOT He shook
his head. "Say, Retta, guess we'll
have to change that deal of ours,
though, SOS 1 can get tobacco-money
out of it,"
She fumbled in the basket and prof
fered a muslin sack OF cheap tobacco,
without speech. He took it eagerly and
filled his pipe. GOOD for you! You
think of everything. don't you?"
She shrugged. II had three dozen
extra, this week. The warm spcN
started the hens laying again, CUES
But they'll quit, when it turns cold
If you're going to stay through tnl
winter, we'll have to figure out some
way to get little money for groceries
and tobacco. l just about managed.
last year, when there was only Dad
and me-"
He thought this over deliberately.
There wasn't anything salable at the
Duncan farm. Except for the weedy
hay which would barely winter the
COW and horse, and a few bushels of
corn. the place had yielded no crops.
He guessed that it would not have
yielded even these if Retta had not
done most of the work.
81 could work up some wood and
sell it in town, | guess. If your
father'd help with the crosscut-"
She shook her head. Hes too old
And he wouldn't, anyway. No use
trying to make, him. l could help saw.
I've done it before; We could get out
a few cords and sell it TO MCLain-
he'd haul it with his own teams. And
we could take the money and rent
PetersOn's drag-saw, l guess. He's
through with it by this time. There
must be three or four hundred cords
up there. Good hardwood. too
Something in that. Let's stop at
Peterson's now-I guess / can handle
him, all right" He was puzzled at his
sudden eagerness. If he could show
Nathan Hobart that he was prosper
ing
Peterson. driving a little touring car,
overlook them before they reached his |
farm, and Stephen stopped him. He
was a slow, thrifty man of sixty.
II never was much of a hand to
rent tools" he said. He met Stephens |
eye. "Hear you licked Thad McTague |
this mornin'. Did you?"
stephen grinned at the memory.
He said So"
"Hm! Always fingered Thad was a !
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spected Stephen with a frank question,
his lips family quizzlcal.
Been up to see Nathan yet?"
The name woke Stephens half
drowning hatred.
mo. Guess I'll go up pretty soon. 4"
Better not leave him know you had
supper here. He'd take it kinda hard,
/ guess"
Stephen helped Retta with the dishes,
rejecting her protest,
When they had finished, the old man
had begun to nod in his chair. Stephen
turned to the girl.
"Guess I'll get along now. Much
obliged for supper"
"Wait-I'H walk a ways with you"
She took a shawl from a peg and slip
ped past him before be found speech.
He stumbled after her.
81 sort of wanted to go along" she
said, a touch of apology in her whis-
per. "It-it'd be exciting-and maybe
1 could help"
NO" He vetoed the suggestion posi-
lively. I'm not going to get anybody
else mixed up in this. It's my
job"
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She hated the old man too-with cause.
"You better come down and have
supper with u.s." she suggested. "If
nobody else sees you, b, iIight not be-
lieye it was you. He might say made
it up"
There was force in this, he saw. And
he was hungry-so hungry that the
thought of food shook him.
"All right. Much obliged"
II got to find the COW first. She
broke through the fence, back yon.
der. There she is now-you head her
back, and I'll get her through the
break"
He stumbled through the rustling un-
dergrowth toward lean, rangy COW of
mixed breed. He drove the animal
back skillfully enough. The girl had
thrown down a panel of the fence by
the time he reached her, and the COW
walked through the gap. He replaced
the rails behind her and they follow
ed the beast down the slant along a
narrow path.
an milk for you," he volunteered, as
Retta closed the stanchion on the cows
lean back and took up a pail. "Guess
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-04

"All right. I'll get breakfast. Dads
asleep-I let him wake up when he gets
ready. He's pretty old"
He scowled as he MIXED the sorry
COW. Retta must have a rotten life
of it, with only the old man to help
with the work.
As Stephen carried the milk through
the woodshed, he noticed that it was
nlmost~empty. And it would be winter,
in another month or two.
At breakfast-bread and milk and
coffee-he. mentioned It The girl
shrugged.
Dad generally tends to it. Guess
he'll get around to cutting a little be-
fore snow-fly."
What's the matter with me doing 1t
now?" He grinned. Got team"
Only old Bess, now. But there's n
democrat that's light enough for her to
haul" l guess.
Stephen found the mare in fair con-
dition, and hitched her to the wreck VI
the light wagon. There was no axe lit
for cutting, and he called Retta from
the kitchen to help him sharpen the
best one on the scored grindstone in
the shed.
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I He rummaged in a litter of broker
implements and found the long, rusteC
blade of a crOSS-cut saw, both handles
missing. He saw that it would be {
mornings work to make it fit for use
and decided TO depend on the ak, fOl
today. The old man rode up the Ian,
toward the wood lot with him, holding
his rifle between his knees.
might git a rabbit or suthin'," he
explained. Kinda like a taste O. meat
FIR change" and when Stephen stopped
beside wind-fallen hickory he moved
away with kind of haste.
Stephens mood darkened as he
worked. He'd quit, he decided, when
he'd hauled down the load. There
wasn't any sense in this.
He led the mare down hill. A fools
trick-to hit at Nathan Hobart in this
fashion. Working for the Duncans--
without even decent ak 10 work with
He heard the sound of wheels and
hOofs as he crossed the highway. II
was Nathan Hobart's blackboard. Ste
phen waited, his ears keen to judge me
distance by the sound. He wheeled
sharply and stood facing his enemy, MS
teeth barred in a hateful grin.
Nathan Hobart was always erect, but
be Strengthened, now, as a man will
under the shock of surprise. Stephen
saw his hand draw back gently on the
reins, pulling the gray to stand.
When did you come back, Stephen =
The voice was quiet, under relentless
control, but Stephen felt the effort Of
will behind this calm, and reIished it.
Last night he answered carelessly.
You did not come home. Why not
Were you afraid?"
The other laughed harshly. "Afrai'l?
What of? You?"
why not? You went away With
out telling me-in the night, like Il
thief. That was because you were
afraid. You come back, but rot to my
door. Why mott"
stephen Hobart doubled his hanGs.
III come there when there's no other
place" he said.
you don't want help, then? You
want nothing of me"
Wait till ask you"
Then why have you come back. to
the Glen? That is Duncan's horse: is
there nothing better fer you, titan work
ing for a man who can pay you nothing
beyond your keep?'
That's my business. If I'm salts
fled. what's it to you?'
stephen, it is also my businSs. !
You carry my name; you rev up
under my roof. 1t does not suit me
that you should walk in rags and be 1
beholden TO the Duncans for your
bread. You came here to shame me
into paying you TO go. Well, l will
pay. What is your price?"
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LET me walks a ways, anyway. ]
won't hinder-and it's-it's better than
staying back there and wondering
He might wake up-might shoot"
He won't. know how to fix that.
You better go back"
He stopped, as if to forbid her com.
ing. She stood facing him in the thin.
diffuse light.
II just wanted 10 be sure you
meant it," she said. at last. Il didn't
believe you'd dare"
The tone carried him back abrupt
ly to a day at school, when he had
eyaded a fight with Thad McTague,
while the others jeered. He could re-
member Retta Duncan's face, as she
looked on.
You'll find out, soon enough. Think
I'm afraid"
Maybe no-if he's asleep. You'd
be afraid of him, though, if he came
along the road right now. Yes. You'd
hide She laughed. why, he'll pay
twice as much as you're likely to steal.
to get shut of you, and you're going TO
sell out cheap-just to keep from let
ting him see you! After tonight he'll
have the whip over you for always"
I'm not afraid of him." he de-
clared. "If-if there was any better
way of doing it"
She interrupted: "Why don't you
make him buy you out of the Glen,
then? / been thinking-suppOse you
stayed with us, right where he'd see
you every time he drove home!
Wouldn't he hate that worse than los
ing a little money!"
The prospect fascinated him: he
could strike harder than he had dream
ed
Dads getting too old to run the
place alone" he heard her saying
" You could help enough TO pay, for
your keep. We don't get to handle
much money, or I'd offer you wages"
A laugh broke from him. Wages!
Why, | owe you money, Retta. You've
showed me how l can bit back at him
so hard it'll just about kill him
He'll"
He'll get down on his knes to beg
YOU to get out" she finished. "Come
IN, Stevie-lets go back"
Stephen woke with a start. He heard |
he blow of an AK, the sound Of split |
ing wood, and the noise sped him into |
lis torn clothes.
He saw Retta emerging fror, the
ean-to, her milk pail in the bend Of
Ter elbow. He ran down the stairs
md out after her.
IN milk, Retta. Why didn't you
all me?"
She surrendered the pail.
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something better, before snow flies"
He waved his hand gayly and drove
away, whistling.
Stephen felt his cheeks burn as he
drove along the main street. of the vii.
lage, the hitChing- racks before the
stores already crowded by the teams
of earlier Corners. The old democrat
creaked and wabbled; Bess drew it at
a dragging walk.
He hitched the mare to the fence
behind the hardware store and lifted
down Retta's heavy basket of eggs
while she scrambled over the wheel.
81 won't take long, Stevie, She took
the basket from him. Stephen leaned
against the wheel, drawing at his empty
pipe.
He looked up at the souuI of his
name. Tlad McIague grinned at him.
wagging his head. ThGd had always
bullied him.
Back again, eh?" Thad halted
Couldn't stand it TO stay away from
her, could yOu!"
Stephen glanced to toe side, calCu-
lating his chances of getting away
without trouble. And he saw NATHAN
HObarts bucbDUard stop in the road
opposite him, saw his uncle watching
the scene with impressive face. Some
thing seemed suddenly to wake in
him. He heard Thad's lowered voice
venturing a foul epithet, and he
sprang, thrilling to the clean smack of
his knuckles on the soft red flesh of
the jaw.
As he took the countering blow, he
remembered that Nathan Hobart had
forbidden him to fight. He laughed
happily at the thought, striking again
and again at the blurred face. follow
ing as Thad backed away, till the rear
wall of the store stopped him. A ehOri
hooking blow sent his old pnemy's
head against the bricks; Thad benti
double, lifting a hand in token of sur
render.
IL got enough" he said thickly.
There's more where it came from.
my time you want it," said Stephen.
He stepped back and came face to
ACE with Nathan. The look in the
grim face brought another chuckle of
'ontentment to his lips.
Stephen, this passes bounds,
3rawling, on market-day, lile n
drunken hand You came here to
hame me- well, you have done it.
iou came for money; well, I'll pay it.
f you'll GO
Stephen shook his head. al like il
ere" he said "Suits me fine. Guess
IL stay on all winter
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haven't forgot how, yet"

haven't forgot how, yet"
"All right. I'll be up at the house. "
She turned abruptly. He set himself
to the old detested task, pleased that
the trick of it came back to him, his
mood soothed by the squirting music of
the jets, 50 that he sang softly to their
tempo, his head against the beasts
flank, the grind of her jaws like a
low-pitched accompaniment to the tune.
He carried the milk to the kitchen
door.
The idea came to him that his hay
ing broken bread under this sagging
roof would annoy his uncle almost as
sorely as the graver deed be contem-
plated. A Hobart, coming back to the
Glen to associate with the Duncans, a
Hobart indebted to them for petty
charity! If only Nathan would drive
past while be was here!
You'd get more, up at the other
house," said Retta. I'D cook some
eggs, only" He guessed the unspoken
words, easily enough. She kept the
eggs for trading, at the store. They
were too precious to be eaten.
"This'l suit me fine" be said good
naturally.
He heard steps in the woodshed and
grew suddenly self-conscious. Old Dun
can seemed glad to see him.
well, Steve - what you dom in
these parts? Home for a spell?"
Just going through" said Stephen,
uneasily. "Retta said / could get some
supper"
That's right, guess" The old man
stood his gun in a corner and hung a
battered hat above it. Though. I'd
mebbe get a rabbit, but they're skurse,
this year. Games about gone, round
here"
"Gettin' SO the only way a man
en- git meat is 10 raise it." Duncan |
grumbled at supper. "Wish't Id had |
the spunk to git out and go West. Too
late, now"
"You could raise all you want with |
put much trouble" Stephen said. You |
got pasture enough for a few steers. |
and you could fat up four-five hogs, ! |
guess"
The old man scowled. THAT'S what |
Retta says" he complained. But ! /
INIT butcher. If raise a critter, / |
Jet SOS i hate to kill it. Games diff
eerent Some fun gettin' your meat in
he woods, with a gun
Old Duncan smoked placidly while
tetta cleared the table. His eyes in
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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-03-08

The many relatives and friends
here at Rural Dale of P. HI. McClel-
land, sfepson of T.. r. Jackson, will
be pleased to hear of his promotion
from the Garfield bank in Cleve-
land where he had been valued
employe for several years, to be
manager of the Gordon Park office.
The office carries with it hand
some salary. Mr.. McClelland was
in the banking business for several
years with the Oberlin Bank COM
pany of Oberlin, o., after which he
resigned to go to the Cleveland Gar
field bank. We have known Paul
ever since he was a little boy and
we always predicted something
good for him, for he was so bright
and intelligent and mannerly in ev-
cry way.
We would be pleased if Mr.. Thor
la OF Renrock would write often to
the Democrat, as we lived for
number of years not far from the
Renrock vicinity
We want to thank our friend w.
S. Frame for the fine broom he left
at our gate. Now we will try to
keep our walk little bit cleaner.
Many thanks to the Democrat ed
itor for the compliments paid us for
our long time correspondence for
the Morgan County Democrat.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-03-08

Clothing Company store, where he
was highly valued and appreciated
employe. ALI day Sunday, too, his
condition was normal and there was
no premonition of the attack that
caused his sudden death.
Deceased was born Dec 27, 1848,
in Ohio. He was twice married, his
first wife dying after coming to Con-
Mrs. J. w. Ball, McConnelsville, o.
He came to Concordia in 1873. On
Dee. 23. 1888. he was married to
Adell Beckwith, and one daughter,
Mrs. Clark McConaughey, was born
to them. He is survived by his wife
and two daughters.
His first business experience in
Concordia was as clerk in the store
of Buckingham and Marshall, which
later became the firm of Marshall
and Hinman Mr. Marshall sold his
interest in the store and the firm be-
came Humans and Bolinger This
firm existed about ten years when
Mr.. Bolinger went into the retail
clothing business by himself, retir-
ing and closing the store few years
ago.
Mr.. Bolinger was very active and
sincere in all branches of Masonry
and was for more than eight years
Worthy Patron of Leah Chapter of
the Eastern Star, besides being
prominent as leader in all the 9TH
er branches of Masonry.
George w. Marshall, for whom
Mr.. Bolinger worked for thirteen
years, in conversation with Kan
san reporter. paid him very high
tribute when he said, 81 never was
more intimate with any man in my
life than l was with A. H. Bolinger
and ! do not hesitate to say that
never knew better man in all my
life. He was true, he was loyal. he
was honorable in every walk of
hfe''
This estimation of the man may
be heard from all in Concordia
today. Surely such a life and such
a character must have it's influence
for good in this community for
many years after he has gone away.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-03-08

d member of the Presbyterian
church in the vicinity where she re-
sided before coming to Gaysport q
number of years ago, and was a
good Christian woman loved by all
who knew her. She was laid to
rest in the Duncan Falls cemetery.
Those who are not attending the
series of meetings here being con
Quoted by Rev. Bennett, assisted by
Rev. Cook. are missing very inter
esting and inspiring sermons.
Mac Moore of Rowland spent
Saturday night and part of Sunday
here with his brother w. T. Moore
and family, and part Of Sunday and
Sunday night with another friend
whom he visits quite often.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-03-08
Eli A. Raney

Eli a. Raney
Eli A Raney was born in Morgan
county, o., Dec 25, 1853, and died
in Columbus, o., at the home of his
son, Feb. 5, at the age of 50 years
] month and 10 days.
He was married to Laura J.
Thompson, Jan. /, 1880. She died
III 1905. Seven children were born
to them, six of whom are now liv-
ing: Mrs. Sadie Bush of Crooksville,
r. c. Raney of Columbus, Bessie
TharD of Crooksville, Mrs. Flora
Moore of Columbus, John X. Raney
of Bowling Green, and Jane Raney
Of Toledo. A son Earle died in in
fancy.
Mr.. Raney was a teacher in the
public schools of Ohio for 40 years,
and was always greatly interested
in the welfare of young people and
sought to direct their lives into
such educational and religious ac~
tivities that they would develop in
to useful and influential citizens.
He was unusually successful in this
and it gave him great happiness. He
united with the Christian church at
Wolf Greek when a young man and
through all these years brought
honor to the church by his faithful
and wise service. He was indeed
"a man in whom there was no
guile" He had simple childlike
faith in Gods word that nothing
could shake. He was never trou-
bled by any doubts or fears about
these things. He lived a most un-
selfish life and found his joy in Civ
ing rather than in getting. His
character was both strong and
beautiful. He always saw the best
side of everybody and the bright
side of everything. AS father he
was patient and kind. AS a friend
and neighbor he was true and sym
pathetic. AS member of the
church he was consistent and
adorned the doctrine with a
steadfastness of purpose that never
| failed.
Jan. IL he was taken down with
a severe attack of pneumonia which
brought him very near deaths door.
But by the aid of skilful physicians,
watchful nursing and tender care
he was apparently carried through
the crisis and on the road to recov-
cry, when suddenly stricken with an
attack of influenza, which in his
weakened condition was more than
| human endurance could overcome.
During his last illness his beauty of
character was never more apparent,
and was often commented upon by
| his physician and nurse. The
nurses who cared for him said, 'To
know such a man was to have ones
faith in humanity restored" In
these last days his mind wandered
| back to the old home and he fire.
quently spoke of the old days and
old friends. In his affliction he
never uttered word of complaint;
every attention was received with
appreciation, and his last words
were expressions of thankfulness.
| At the time of his death he was an
esteemed and honored elder in the
West Fourth Avenue Church of
| Christ in Columbus, loved by the
church ''for his works sake" He
has left his children the richest pos
sible legacy, the memory of good
name (which is rather to be chosen
than great richeS.-XX
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-03-08
Abraham III. BOlinger

A short ACCOUNT was given last
week of the death of A. H. Bolinger.
A more detailed account, taken from
a Concordia, Kan, paper, is as fol-
lows:
Abraham H. Bolinger, one of the
best known of the pioneer business
men of this city, died very suddenly,
at his home on West Ninth street, on
last Sunday evening, Feb. 18, 1928.
The news, which quickly went over
the city, was great shock to all
who knew the man, for he had been
in his usual good health up to the
moment of his demise. He had been
on duty all day Saturday and Satur-
day evening at the Great Western
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-03-08
RURAL DALE
Death of Brother and Sister

Adam Davis, aged 80 years, a
lifelong resident of Blue Rock town
ship, died at his home Tuesday
morning, Feb. 27, from diseases in
cident to advanced years, and on
the following Thursday morning his
sister Catherine Davis, aged "a
years, passed away. Both were
born and reared and .died in the
same house. They were the last OF
a family of several children, and
neither was ever married. the
double funeral service was held at
the Blue Rock Baptist church last
Friday, Rev. Cook officiating. Bur-
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-03-08
Mrs. Rachel Hunter Dies

ial was made in the Blue Rock
cemetery.
Mrs. Rachel Hunter Dies
The relatives and friends here of
Mrs. Rachel Hunter, aged II years,
who died at her home in Gaysport
last Friday morning, attended her
funeral which was held at the Gays
port NJ. E. church Sunday at 10
O'Clock, conducted by Rev. Mills of
GAINESVILLE. Mrs. Hunter was the
widow of Robert Hunter and had
been confined to her bed two years
from the effects of paralysis. She
is survived by two sons, w. w.
Hunter of Philo and Harry Hunter
of Blue Rock; besides several
grandchildren. The deceased was
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-03-08
Influenza from Neglected Colds

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Three generations of users have tes-
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Foley's Honey and Tar from
coughs, colds, Group, throat, chest
and bronchial trouble. Largest
selling cough medicine in the
world,-Sold EVERYWHERE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1923-03-08

+, ial was made in the Blue Rock