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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-07-30

DR.. and Mrs. A. O. Henderson have
as their guests Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Seton of Grcensburg, Indiana. Mr..
and Mrs. Seton arrived in the city
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-07-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. H. Wilson and
daughter, Miss Margaret Gipson re-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-07-13

went back to the house; what else
was there could do?''
Nothing. reckon, unless you killed
the cuss. What did you do?"
I'll made up my mind to do even
that" she confessed. q stole re-
volver from the clubhouse while the
men were at mess, and then locked
myself in my own room to wait. Along
about nine o'clock the outfit rode in
from Nogales. There was nothing for
me to do but wait desperately. /
meant to stay there, and defend my
self, behind that locked door. But
that devil tricked me. He got Mrs
Meager to call to me from the hall, say
ing she had one of her bad turns, and
/ opened the door to help her. Il
hardly know what happened after that
1 tried to explain to the man who
came to marry us. but he wouldn't
listen. He was just a creature Bob
Meager had picked up to serve him."
"Sure! know him-Garrity he'd
murder his mother for drink of
booze"
But Is he really judge?
Hes a justice of the peace down
at Nogales."
Then was really married? lit
was legal?"
Darn if 1 know about that. think
likely the whole outfit would swear
you consented. Who were in the
gang"
"Juan Sanchez a ranch foreman,
and a black-faced fellow who came
out from Nogales."
"Arvan; they'd swear anything Bob
told them to. They'd make it out you
were married all right"
| "But-but I'm not; not now!"
"Not now? What do you mean?"
Twelve killed him!"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-07-13
CHAPTER v-continued.

"Yes, I will tell you, Daniel Kel-
leen.' she said gravely. II must trust
someone. and you seem to be the one
sent. All / know of you is that you
are an American. am an American
also, and woman. If that does not
appeal to you, then nothing else will.
/ have told you already who / am and
how | came here. The remainder Of
the story is brief. I have had nothing
to do with Bob Meager since he re-
turned, Immediately after his fathers
sudden death. There was no oppor-
tunity for me to leave the ranch, so
] remained in care of Mrs. Meager.
Until last evening l never even en-
countered Bob but once. Then he
came unexpectedly into his step
mothers ROOM He was brutal and in
sulting to us both. After that I kept
out of his way, and he apparently ig-
nored my presence entirely. did mo-
tice, however, that he was getting rid
of all the old employees on the ranch,
and replacing them with Mexicans.
Evidently he wanted no Americans
about him." :
4 understand; not his kind"
$50 thought, but with no concep-
ton that this change had any refer
ence to me-"
'It did have. then?"
-, $50 it seems now. He came upon
me suddenly alone last evening. There
was no chance for me to get away,
and I had to listen to what he said"
She dropped her face into her hands,
but instantly lifted it again, and went
on, her voice strengthening with in
dignation. Kelleen made no move
ment.
"He-he was not even decent about
what he had to say. / was, merely a
chatteI he had to deal with, slave to
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-07-13
"l'vE KILLED HIM!"

sYNOPSIs.-on the isolated
Meager ranch. on the southern
border, Deborah Meredith, trained
nurse, is in attendance on Mrs.
4 Meager, whose husband has re-
Gently been killed. Immediately
Z after the death. Bob Meager, Mrs.
Meager's stepson. arrives and
takes possession. He insults
Deborah and she resolves to
leave, but there seems no posi-
.bility Of her getting away. Mea-
ger gloats over Deborah's plight.
He tells her he has sent for a
justice of the peace. who Will
marry them tomorrow. Horri-
fed, the girl secures a revolver.
The justice, Cornelius Garrity
scoundrel and bosom friend of
Meager, arrives with a party,
among them the Frisco Kid"
notorious desperate. Despite
Deborah's protests, the justice
performs the marriage ceremony.
She escapes and reaches her
room. There she stuns Meager
with the revolver and rushes to
the stables. hoping to secure a
horse and escape. There she
meets the Frisco Kid" Some
how he inspires her with conf
denee and she explains the situa-
ton. The kid" tells her his
name is Daniel Kelleen, that he
is no friend of Meager.
q
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al know now who you are"
she managed to say. "You-
you are the Frisco Kid"

CTo BE coNTINUED.l
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-07-13

use as he pleased. 1t doesn't sound
true, but it is true, every word"
go on" said the other dispassion-
ately. Il know Bob Meager.'
'He said he was going to marry me !;
he didn't ask me about it at all; just
stated 1t as fact. When l tried to
object. the brute just laughed, and
asked how was going to help myself.
He made me realize the situation /
was in. without an American left on
the ranch, and those miles of desert
stretching away on every side. Then
he told me everything was arranged
for this very night. "A man was
coming out from Nogales to marry us.
He said / better go into the house,
anG get ready. Then he laughed
again, and went away. He-he wasn't
afraid to leave me there alone, for
there was no place where could hide,
no chance to leave the ranch. FL
was hardly sane, but-but after awhile
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-07-13

woman, though longer than the fashion
of last year.
The dress as shown is all white. but
It would be equally effective in sand,
beige, oyster gray or any soft tone.
It is considered extremely smdrt to
have stockings in exactly the same
color as the costume.
The hat shown is of beautiful Leg
horn straw in its natural color,
trimmed with wide band and bow Of
brown moire ribbon.
If succeeding generations read the
footprints in the sands of time" as
marked by the shoes of women Of
today they will behold record of sur
passing excellence as far as charming
and appropriate footwear is concerned.
Never in the history of the race have
women given so much attention to
shoes as a part OF their costumes as
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-07-13
lAlAlAA
BY Randall Parrish

copyrish. ;, A. c. Meclurs s Co.

"You mean we shall have to be
alone together for-for some timer"
That's the stuff. We amt going to
have an easy gallop into town. You,
don't know me from Adam, and If you
did, / reckon you wouldn't go mile
with me- / amt very highly thought
of along this border. I'll say that; there
amt many would choose me fer a
partner, that's a fact. :. More, amt
got nothing to say to you except that
I'm going to play square. If you trust
me I'll bring you through safe enough
in one way or another; but if you don't
feel that you can go the limit, then
the best thing for you to do, maybe,
is to stay here, and scrap it out with
Bob Meager My notion is this rum
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-07-13

has utilized severely straight lines to
attain a graceful and becoming effect.
The blouse is Of the slipover type with
short kimono sleeve. The cord at
the neck and waistline is Of the same
material as the blouse. 1t is used at
each side to hold the fullness over the
hips. The only ornamentation is SOU
tache embroidery in the same color as
the material.
The skirt is of sport silk like the
blouse. 1t is made with wide box
plaits alternating with two narrow
plaits. Following the latest dictates
Of fashion 1t is somewhat shorter than
the skirts decreed for the more mature
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-07-13

THE mode demands simplicity for
the costume Of the mature woman,
and the difference between her clothes
and the clothes Of the sub-deb daugh-
ter is chiefly matter of the degree Of
simplicity affected by each. A safe
generalization is, the more youthful' the
wearer the more simple the costume.
This is not only good taste but good
sense as well, as nothing blights the
real charm of youth so much as "over-
ornamentation" in the matter of dress.
The charm of the costume illustrat-
ed below lies In the fact the designer
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-07-13

very thick sole of rubber compost
ton something like art gum. and it il
claimed that, it is both lighter and
softer than the usual rubber sole used
on sports shoes.
Shoes for street and dress wear
have blossomed forth in bewildering
range of styles and colors during the
spring months. The vogue for brilliant
red, blue and green sandals with hat
and stockings to match made an early
appearance and at present shows no
sign of becoming passe. For party
wear there are brocaded satin slip
pers combining silver with white.
or gold with black, in attractive new
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-07-13
DELIGHTS IN SIMPLE THINGS;
HINTS ON SUMMER FOOTWEAR


they have in recent years and never
have they had such wide choice In
colors, in feathers and in special de-
signs for specific purposes as they
have at the present time.
In the realmpf sports. golf is respon-
sible for the smart and practical OK
fords pictured above. These are made
of tan calfslSin and are provided with
rubber heels and soft rubber cleats on
the soles to give sure-footed stance
under all conditions. Another golfing
novelty is the crepe rubber sole lately
imported from England. This is a
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1923-07-13
CHAPTER VI
A New Alliance.

For moment Kelleen did not move J;
then impulsively he CROPPED for her
hand in the darkness.
You killed him? You did? Say,
like you," he exclaimed earnestly.
"You are sure some girl, you are. But
are you certain you killed him?"
81 think so-yes,' she stammered,
totally surprised by the way in which
he greeted her news. "But II am
not exactly sure All know is he is
lying there ON the floor of my room,
a and and. he !. never moved after he
"Struck? You did not shoot, thenw
"No;, had no chance. I got away
from them, and ran to my room, where
1 meant to lock myself in, but someone
had taken the key. shut the door
behind me and got the revolver out of
drawer, determined to defend my
self The men followed, but stopped
outside in the hall. could hear
them laugh and talk; then they went
back to the front room again. Bob
was so sure I couldn't get away, he
wasn't afraid to leave me there. He
planned to get drunk first, and then
come back"
"Sure: that would be his style; and
you waited? You didn't try to get
awayT'
"Get away! Where could go? Only
out into the desert, and those men
would have trailed me if I tried that
Yes. waited in the dark, desperate
determined to kill him when he came
And he came finally. so drunk he
could hardly stand, but ugly with the
liquor. / do not seem to remember
exactly what did happen; he laughed
and jeered at me, and got hold of the
weapon before had courage to fire.
Then we struggled, and the grip Of
his hands drove me mad. The re-
volver fell to the floor, but / got it,
and struck at him with all my might
That was all; he just lay there, and
never moved; l could see his face in
the starlight. but-but couldn't make
myself touch him. II believed he
was dead, that l had killed him."
"Never mind. little GIRL" interrupted
Kelleen firmly, maybe he was, but l
doubt it; guys like that are not
croaked so easy. Then, take it, you
ran away"
"Yes; II couldn't stay there, and
1 thought perhaps there might be
chance, if l could only find horse
somewhere. I knew the others were
all drunk, and I would not be missed
before morning. had to try, and
that was how came to be here. You
you understand now?"
Eyes, understand, and I am going
to stay with you. But first. let's get
this straight. The main question is,
are you ready to trust me as white
mann"
! "Yes-I am"
THAT means a lot more than you.
think right now" he went on, but
evidently encouraged by her tone.
Because it amt going to be so easy
getting away. l don't take any stock
in Bob's being dead; he's got a knock
out, that's all, and when he comes to
himself again he's going to be raving.
He'll have every rider on this ranch
on our trail, and the best we can
reckon on is maybe three hours start.
You got to stay with me, and do just
what I say-and, girl, that sure means
you must trust me plumb to the limit.
Do you sabe that? This amt going
to be no canter between here and No
gales; the only chance we've got is
to hide out, first in the desert, and
then in the hills. I'm telling it to you
rough; but you better know 1t now
than later"
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lasts. Very exclusive shops are show
ing slipper of fooled and colored
leather that closely follows the color
ing and ornamentation of the paisley
shawl.
A great deal of attention is being
given TO shoes combining two different
feathers or leather with fabric in con-
trasting color. The most popular com.
bination is black and white for sports
wear. Red and black, gray and black.
or sand with brown are interesting de-
velopments of the later styles. Even
the all-whlte shoe shows this influence
in white kid combined with suede.
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Oh! But ] Like Your Style!"
ming away with his wife amt going to
to be no snap even for me, and darned
if I'm going to tackle the job except
you're of mind to go clear through
with me-" a
"You think I am his wife. then
that he is really alive"
Il haven't a doubt of 1t. At least
I am going to proceed on that theory.
Meager is the one we have got to
escape from; If he RECEIVERS by day.
light from that rap you gave him, he
is going to lead US merry chase.
Every minute Of start we get, the
better But I want you to get it
straight-will you go with me?"
There was an eager earnestness in
his voice Of which she was fully con-
scious, yet some way this did not
brighten her. The one vision of Bob
Meager, drunk and grasping her in
his arms, dominated all else. and left
her careless of any lesser danger I'M
pulsively she thrust out her hand in
silent promise.
"You mean yes?"
II mean yes. trust you fully, alb
solutely. will do exactly as you say"
1T is bound to be some test, young
lady," he returned gravely, releasing
her hand, and rising to his feet, 'but
reckon I won't let you regret it..
Nobody ever trusted Dan Kelleen vet
and found him piker. We're pard-
ners now; let's CO."
He picked up saddle from the bed
of hay on which he had been resting
found another hanging on a stake
flung carelessly over his shoulder,
emerged through the open door into
the starlight. Deborah followed close
~, a new feeling of relief giving light
ness to her step. She was no longer
alone, unguided; something about the
words and actions Of the man brought
confidence. The situation was plainly
no novelty to him; he had ben fugi-
tive before and had learned every
trick in the hard school of experience
Whatever had happened to Bob
Meager, it was clearly evident the fell
low had not yet recovered conscious
ness, and it was hardly likely his fell
lows would become aroused until he
sounded the alarm. The way of es-
cape still remained open, but no one
could tell for how long. Success
might hang upon moments. Kelleens
keen eyes searched the deep shadows
anxiously, but his lips smiled in salts
faction.
'Tt's all right" he whispered conf
IDENTIFY. "You ride, don't you?"
EYES,"
Good! 1t struck me maybe you
didn't, being nurse from the East.
My horse is all right, but I'll have to
rope one for you. and l might pick a
wild devil in the dark. Could you
stayT
'As long as he keeps his feet"
On, but I like your stylew he
said enthusiastically, letting his hand
rest an instant on her shoulder. "You
and I are going to hit it off fine.
Come on, now; keep back In the
shadow"
She waited at the bars of the corral
while helleen vanished in the dark
ness of the open. lightly swinging a
coiled larlat in his hand. Both houses
were from there hidden from view,
and, now that her newly found COM
panion had disappeared. Deborah felt
entirely alone. Had she done right
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-06-07
DRY CREEK p. T. A..
y HOLDS EXCELLENT
MEET SATURDAY
Plan Picnic for July 14th. Render
ed Splendid Program. Special
Selections of Music. Large Crowd
in Attendance. Doing Good Work.

The Parent Teacher. Association
Of Dry Creek, with Mrs. Maggie
Cook as the very efficient president
and Mrs. Laura Garrett Secretary
had most delightful meeting at
the school house Saturday after
noon. A large crowd was in at
tendance and an interesting pro-
gram was rendered including sever
al special selections of music. Mrs.
Simmons, of this city, County
Chairman, made an attempt to at
tend this meeting, but on account
Of the terrible condition Of the
roads, had to return to theS city,
after going half way.
The p. T. A. is planning to have
a picnic, the 18th of July. They
had planned to have this picnic
before the candidates speaking
dates were published. The date
for Dry Creek being Aug. End, but
this will not be convenient for the
people of Dry Greek to have the
candidates at this time as the
Baptist protracted meeting will be
in session on that date. However,
they invite all candidates to at
tend the picnic on July IA. They
promise them a good dinner and
delightful day.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-06-07
PROF. BURDINE
MOVES FAMILY TO
JOHNS LAST WEEK
To Begin Plans for Coming Session.
Comes Well Recommended.
Taught at Fayette Four Years. To
Become Acquainted in County.

Prof. A. l.. Burdine, of Fayette,
who has been elected Superintendent
OF the A. III. S. at Johns for the
session 1923 "a, has moved his
family to Johns, where they will
begin making plans for the coming
session.
Prof. Burdine comes highly rec
commended and he and his estimable
family will be quite an addition
tt the county as well as the COM
munity in which they will reside.
For the past four years Prof.
Rurdine has taught at Fayette, and
his record shows that Rankin A.
H s. has secured a superintendent
who will accomplish anything he
might undertake.
He was superintendent of the
city schools at Charleston before
going to Fayette.
He desires to become acquainted
with the Rankin County people,
and to stimulate greater interest
in the work of the Agricultural
High SCHOOL,
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-06-07
BELOVED WOMAN
PASSES AWAY AT
VICKSBURG HOME
Wife of Judge Pat Henry, Promin-
ent Lawyer and Former Repre-
sentative From This Congression-
al District, Died Saturday.

Mrs. Lily Hicks Henry, wife of
Judge Pat Henry, prominent law
yer Of Vicksburg, died Saturday,
after long illness.
She was daughter of the late
Dr. John r. Hicks, who was one
of the Oldest and most prominent
physicians of Vicksburg.
Mrs. Henry was a typical south
ern woman, possessing all the
charms of manner and accomplish
ments which endear women of the
South to all who meet them.
She is survived by her husband
and son, Pat Henry, Jr. Judge
Henry is a nephew Of Major Pat
Henry Of this city.
The funeral services were held
Sunday afternoon at the Church of
the Holy Trinity. Rev. J. G. Johns
conducted the services.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-06-07
RECITAL GIVEN
TUESDAY NIGHT
WE'LL RENDERED
Program in Charge of Misses Cooke
and BreIand. Expression and
Music Contests Wednesday Night.
Winners to be Announced.

The recital given at the High
School Auditorium Tuesday night
was attended by a large and ap-
preciatiye audience Misses Joseph
inc Cooke and Ora Lee Breland had
charge of the entertainment, and an
excellent program was rendered
which consisted of character songs,
plays, solos and duets rendered by
the music class of which Miss Cooke
is instructor and the fourth and
fifth grades, with Miss Breland as
director.
Last night the following program
was given at the auditorium with
Misses Roberta Pope and Emma
buchanan in charge:
Music below third grade (sight
readingl Irene Cooper, Mary
Brown.
Expression, Girls under IA.
Azalia Rouse-Almost Beyond En-
durance.
Margaret Rouse-Papa and the Boy
Elizabeth Wilson-Mud Pies.
Audrey Moore-A Little Girls Com
plant.
Music, above Third Grade (Sight
reading) Bessie May Brown,
Elizabeth Hobson.
Defamation, Boys under IA.
Jack Maxey-My Pa, He Says.
George Watson-Little Boys
Trouble.
Joseph Collum-Prodjeckin Son.
Awarding Of Medals.
Rose Drill (16 Girls.)
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-06-07
MAJOR PAT HENRY
AT CELEBRATION OF
JEFF DAVIS BIRTH
United Confederate Veterans Attend
dwelling in Body. Monument
Moved Into Building for Preserva-
ti.n. Judge Lyell Speaks.

Maj. Pat Henry attended the
Jefferson Davis birthday celebration
which was given in the rotunda of
the Old Capitol at Jackson on Sun
day afternoon.
Judge Garland Lyell presided as
master Of ceremonies. Appropriate
music was furnished by the or
chestra directed by Mrs Yerger.
Hon. Fred Lotterhos delivered an
address on the life and character
of Jefferson Davis.
The statue was formerly outside
the building and was moved inside
to preserve it. A petition presented
at the last meeting held here Of
the United Confederate Veterans was
adoptd by state officials to move
this handsome statue inside the
rotunda of the building, where it
can be properly cared for.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-06-07
BRANDON GIRL
WINS MEDAL OVER
100 CONTESTANTS
Miss Susie May Barnes Wins Chem
istry Medal at Millsaps College.
Is Delegate to Y. w. 6. A. Con-
ference. at Montreal, N. G..

Miss Susie May Barnes, the ac-
complished daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. G. Barnes, left Sunday
night for Montreal, N. c., as a
delegate from Millsaps, to the Y.
w. c. A. Conference, which lasts
from June 5, to the 18th. She
will go from there to Saluda, N. 6.
to spend few days with Rev. and
Mrs. r. =. Fixes. On June 25, she
will so to the Kappa Delta National
Convention at Bristol, Va, as a
member of the Mu Chapter of the
Kappa Delta Sorority, of Millsaps.
She joined Miss Maggie May
Jones in Jackson, who is repre-
sentative from the Freshman Com
mission of the Young Woman's
Christian Association, and the two
made this delightful trip together.
Miss Barnes will return about
the 2nd of July.
Just before leaving Jackson on
night, she was informed
that she had won the medal in
over class of 100 stu
dents at Millsaps College, and her
many friends will shower her with
congratulations upon her good for
tune.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1923-06-07
COUNTY SCHOOLS
CONSOLIDATE AT
MEETING MONDAY
Mountain Creek School Separates.
One-Half Joins Star, Other to
Florence. Clear Branch and
Popular Springs Consolidate.

A delegation of the leading citi-
zens of the Mountain Greek com
munity was here Saturday in con-
ference with the superintendent and
Board Of Trustees in regard to the
consolidation of the school at that
place with other schools.
About One~half the community
consolidated with Florence and the
other half joined the Star High
School.
The schools at Clear Branch and
Poplar Springs have consolidated,
and an election will be held at an
early date to determine whether
$4,000 bond issue will be floated
for the purpose of erecting new
school building.