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The Raymer enterprise., 1923-07-26
Copynshf By Ha,ps, and Brsthsss

One morning In June Madeline was
sitting on the porch with her merry
friends when Stillwell appeared on the
corral path. He had not come to con-
suit Madeline for several days-an
omission 90 unusual as to be remarked.
Here comes Bill-ln trouble"
laughed Florence.
Indeed. he bore some faint resem-
blance to q thundercloud as he ap-
preached the porch; but the greetings
be got from Madeline's party, especial
y from Helen and Dorothy. chased
away the blackness from his face and
brought the wonderful wrinkling smile.
Miss Majesty, sure I'm q sad de-
moralized old cattleman," he said,
presently. "An' Tn In need Of . heap
Of help"
"very well; unburden yourself"
"Wal, the cowboys have gone plumb
batty, Jest plain crazy over this hesh
game Of goi-lof."
A merry peal Of mirth greeted STILL
wells solemn assertion.
"Oh. Stlllwell. you are In fun" ~
piled Madeline.
II hope to die II I'm not In daid
earnest" declared the cattleman. "It's
an amazin' strange fact. Ask Flo.
She'll tell you. She knows cowboys,
an how II they ever start on somethin'
they ride It a. they ride q hoss."
Florence being appealed to. and evi-
IDENTIFY feeling all eyes upon her, mod.
estly replied that Stillwell had scarce
ly misstated the situation.
Cowboys play like they work or
Tight" she added. "They give their
whole souls to 1t. They are great big
simple boys"
Indeed they are" said Madeline.
"Oh. I'm glad II they like the game Of
golf. They have so little play"
"Wal. somethln's got to be did II
we're to go on raisin' cattle at Her
Majesty's Rancho" replied Stlllwell.
He appeared both deliberate and re-
signed.
Madeline remembered that despite
Stillwells simplicity he was as deep
as any Of his cowboys, and there was
absolutely no gaglng him where possi-
billties Of fun were concerned. Made
line fancled that his exaggerated talk
about the cowboys sudden craze for
golf was In line with certain other re-
markable tales that had lately emanat.
ed from him. Some very strange things
had occurred Of late. and It was i'm.
possible to tell whether or not they
were accidents, mere coincidents. or
deep-laid. skillfully worked.out designs
Of the fun.loving cowboys. Certainly
there had been great fun. and at the
expense Of her guests. particularly
Castleton. So Madeline was at loss
to know what to think about Stlllwells
latest elaboration. From mere force
Of habit she sympathized with him and
found difficulty In doubling his appar.
ent sincerity.
ITO go back a ways" went on Still.
well. as Madeline looked on expect.
antly. you recollect what pride the
boys took In Akin up that gol-lof
course out on the mesa? Wal, they
worked on the job, an though never
seen any other course. I'll gamble
yours can't be beat. The boys was
sure curious about that game. You
recollect also how they all wanted to
see you an your brother play, an be
caddies for you? Wal, whenever you'd
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Presently.
quit they'd 60 to work tryin' to play
the game. Monty Price. he was the
leadin' spirit. Old as I am, Miss MAJ
esty, an used as l am to cowboy ex-
centrlkitles, I nearly dropped daid
when l heerd that little hobble-footed,
burned.up Montana cow.puncher say
there wasn't any game too swell for
him. an gol-lof was just his speed.
Serious as a preacher, mind you. he
was. An he was always practicin'.
When Stewart gave him charge Of the
course an the clubhouse an all them
funny sticks, why, Monty was tickled
to death. You see, Monty Is sensitive
that he amt much good any more for
cowboy work. He was glad to have
Job that he didn't feel be was hangin'
to By kindness. Wal, he practiced the
game. IN b rsad the books 10 the
The Raymer enterprise., 1923-07-26

they disclaimed any ambition for &C.
tive participation. Accordingly, Made
fns appointed Castleton to Judge the
play, Dorothy to act a. caddls for Ed
Linton, and she herself to BE- caddie
for Ambrose. While Stllwell beaming.
" announced this momentous news to
his team and supporters Monty and
Link were striding up.
Both were dlmlnutive In sire, bow.
legged, lame In one foot. and altogeth-
ef unprepossessing. Link was young.
and Monty's years, more than twice
Links had left their mark. But 1t
would have been impossible to tell
Monty's age. He was burned to the
color and hardness Of a clnder. He
was dark.faced, staggering, for all the
world like barbarian chief.
THAT Monty makes my flesh creep"
said Helen, low-voiced. "Really, Mr..
Stillwell. Is he 50 bad-desperate-as
I've heard1 Did he ever kill any
bodyi"
"sure. Most as many as Nels" re-
piled Stillwell. cheerfully.
"Oh! And is that nice Mr.. Nels a
desperado, too? wouldn't have
thought SO. He's so kind and old-fash-
ioned and soft.voiced."
"Nels Is sure an example Of the
dooplicity Of men, Miss Helen. Don't
you listen to his soft voice. He's real
ly AZ bad as a side-winder rattlesnake. !"
One Of the cowboys came for Castle
ton and led him away to exploit upon
ground rules.
The game began. At first Madeline
and Dorothy essayed to direct the en-
deavors Of their respective players.
But all they said and did only made
their team play the worse. At the
third hole they were far behind and
hopelessly bewildered.
Madeline and her party sat up to
watch the finish Of the match. It came
with spectacular suddenness. A sharp
yell pealed out, and all the cowboys
turned attentively In its direction. A
big black horse had surmounted the
rim Of the mesa and was Just breaking
into Z run. His rider yelled sharply
to the cowboys They wheeled to dash
toward their grazing horses.
THAT'S Stewart. There IL some
thing wrong" said Madeline. In alarm.
Carleton stared. The other men ex-
claimed uneasily. The women sought
Madellns's face with anxious eyes.
The black got Into his stride and
bore swiftly down upon them.
Madeline divided her emotions be-
tween growing alarm Of some danger
menacing and q thrill and quickening
Of pulse-beat that tingled over her
whenever she saw Stewart In violent
action. No action Of his was any
longer Insignificant, but violent action
meant 20 much. It might mean any.
thing. For one moment she remem-
bered Stillwell and all his talk about
fun. and plots. and tricks to amuse her
guests. Then she discountenanced the
thought. Stewart might lend himself
to little fun. but he cared too much
for horse to run him at that speed
unless there was imperious need. That
alone sufiiced to answer Madeline's
questioning curiosity. And her alarm
mounted to fear not % much for her.
solf - for her guests. But what dan
The Raymer enterprise., 1923-07-26

Heard on the Beach.
He-"What are the wild waves say.
mgr She-"Oh, they are probably
making some current remark"
The north Mississippi herald., 1923-08-03
WIN WITH WHITFIELD


Th the last week of the
with large lead Since he conducted campaign
and has eaped
ing him in the first primary will for him
RUNNING ON OWN MERITS AND DEMERITS OPPONENTS
Mr. Whitfield has asked for the people
and his qualification the high governor does
he fact he knows that political history Mississippi
unquesonaby that such politicians grown
vituperaion and abuse hurled them.
de has not been reduced the necessity swapping
his opponents using that
OF ladies' Personal vicaton of
candidate until his political
appeal the the
from the body of the splendid
HE HAS KEPT FAITH
Henry l. Whitfield
confidence esteem He has nothing
his contact with the people before
Of conducting have him lasting He
the right
deliberate considered
who sincerely
The eleventh hour efforts of
futile The Mr. Whitfield like of man. is
solid the Rock of Gibraltar
pendure of large advertising
Is not the passing and nceing whim of the
by playing politics"
WHY HAVE A SECOND PRIMARY? WHITFIELD
AND WIN IN THE FIRST
REMEMBER TUESDAY AUGUST 7TH WHITFIELD DAY
IN MISSISSIPPI
The north Mississippi herald., 1923-08-03

San Fransis.o Aug President Harding died instantly
ana without warning at 80 o'clock tonight while Harding
was reading to HIM The twenynnth president United
States succumbed of apoplexy by illness
with which he stricken while returning from Alaska
The chief executive OF nation and by vrture of his
office and personality the worlds leading figures
ed at the time when his physician family and his
people thought that medical skill hope and prayer
the battle against disease
The disease had been conqured the fire
days Of silent though intense suffering had left mark and
stroke of apopexy without nstan warning and be-
fore physicians could be called.
third official statement issued S:15 p M announced
that Calvin Coolidge the
the first position the United States government had been
notified of President Harding's death.
The message signed by Attorney General Daugherty
and Secretaries Hoover, Wallace and Work follows:
The following telegram announcing the Presidents death
Immediately to VicePresdent Coolidge Chief Justice
Taft and those members of the cabinet who in San
Fransisco:
The president died 80 p stroke of cerebral
apopexy The end came peaceaby and without warning
With the of Mr.. Harding the office of president
devoves Calvin Coolidge of the United
States silent in nature but demonstrated as strong in
emergencies He notified of the death of Harding at
his home in Plymouth vt.
The north Mississippi herald., 1923-08-03
SEEKING RUN
AWAY GIRL in
WATER VALLEY
Nellie Oliver, 13 Years Old,
And Wilbur Miller Believed
to Have Eloped-Have You
Seen Themf

The Memphis Commercial Appeal
says clews in the disappearance Mon
lay Of Nellie Oliver, 13 pretty and
looking to be at least five years older
yes. erday led to Water Valley, Miss,
bit up to late hour last night De-
tective Sergts. William Lemmer and
Wilbur Miller had bee nunable to To-
rata a man suspected of responsible
y in the case.
The girl is daughter Of William
l. Oliver, an engineer on the Illinois
Central Railroad, 1876 East Mallory
Avenue.
Her mother told the dective SER
geants that a man described as 81.
and twice divorced, had been paying
court to the girl.
She had been forbidden to receive
his attentions, but the mother said
he tossed note over the fence to her
last Sunday. They did not see the
note.
Meanwhile police went on his trail,
but at his place Of employment it
was said he had quit suddenly and
left the plant without notice. He was
not at his home.
The disappearance of the two at
practically the same time Monday
night, led the parents to believe the
man had persuaded the girl to elope.
Miss Oliver is described as weigh
ing lS5 pounds and only recently had
she donned long dresses. Her mother
said she was unusually well devel-
oped for girl of Is and that she
could be mistaken for a woman of
1S or 20. She is five feet, five inches
in height. light brown bobbed hair,
fair skin, blue eyes, wore a brown
knitted dress with large black bow
in front. She had on brown Oxford
slippers and stockings.
Authorities in Water Valley and
other Mississippi towns have been
warned to look out for the girl and
the man under suspicion.
The north Mississippi herald., 1923-08-03
JOURNEAY DIVORCED
in MEMPHIS COURT
Former Water Valley Snowman
and Wife Going Different
Ways-Lived a Turbulent
Life In This City.

Sundays Commercial Appeal car
ried the following news Etory of
Smith Journeay and wife, who for
merly lived here and conduct
ed the local theatre.
The story follows and will be of
much interest to some B. "eau Brum-
mels living here.
The controlling factor in the inter-
probation Of what happens in SO far
as it bears on the philosophy of life as
the viewpoint. This was well demon
strated in Judge Pittman's court yes
terday morning. From his bench he
saw in the witness chair very good
looking young woman, only FL years,
of age, the mother Of two children,
perfectly at ease under the questions
of the court, asking divorce from a
husband who, she said had abandoned
her for bunch Of girls in travelling
show that he managed. She was Mrs
Madge Journeay, who sued 8. K. Jour-
neay on grounds of abandonment and
non-support.
Mrs. Journeay had tried to paint a
picture of him as a sheik in his show
sphere and said that she had not seen
him since he went off with the show.
When Judge Pittman asked her if she
/ thought that her husband wanted her
to get the divorce, she replied, II inn
agin he does, wouldn't you?"
| were he, would not"
Seeing only her and not the bevy OF
show girls, Judge Pittman replied, "It
"Thank you judge" was her reply
and after the divorce was granted she
returned to the courtroom and again
thanked the judge.
The north Mississippi herald., 1923-08-03
TO THE PEOPLE OF MISSISSIPPI

have made the fight against factionasm and for lower
taxes law enforcement and cleanliness.
The politicians largely against me, say cannot
win because will make trades and will factions
the people believe in and not in them, and know
gaining everywhere lam the only candidate has
touched either of the last two administr ations
am the only candidate whom no paper or opponent
criticizes believe from reports made me, and
sona observation the whole state MIR has
been destroyed by the support of
attacks of Mr. Blbo, who has aso destroyed
out helping himself
have gained from all of the will 60 In
second primary and n unless the factions prevail the
petty politicians control have made no trades: slue
no mud and am admitted to be clean. able qualified
It you want clean fearless, fair administration conduct
ed solely for your interest, for me.
Respectfully,
PERCY BELL
The north Mississippi herald., 1923-08-03
P.T.A. DECLARES FOR
QUALIFIED OFFICIALS

The Parent Teachers Association
In the spring had published in the
city papers communication in the
way of a QUESTIONABLE to the candi-
dates for the various offices of the
county and state. The questionable
contained number of pointed ques-
tiosn which the association wished
the candidates to answer for them.
These questions showed how deeply
interested the women have become in
political qusetions, especially those
concerning their town and county
and they showed that the women have
accepted the responsibilities of the
ballot and are determined not to let
personal considerations move them in
voting for candidates for the various
Off ,es. Many of the candidates have
not hesitated to respond to the ques-
tionaire, through the ounty papers,
showing that they were fully awake
to the new condition of things and
that they would have to be more
attentive to "house-cleaning" under
the watchful eyes of the women than
they might under the old order.
On next Tuesday the seventh day
of August the battle of ballots will
begin and rage throughout the day.
The exercise of the ballot is most
sacred and important duty for every
citizen. The p. T. A. asks that each
member remember especially, those
candidates who "come out" through
the papers answering the ten ques-
tions of the questionable. The mem
bers are also asked to lay aside all
personal likes and dislikes and vote
for the candidate best qualified for
the office to which he aspires.
Let US join hearts and hands and
push forward the work of political
purification in our beloved state.
THE P. T. A.,
Per Sec, Pro. Ten
The north Mississippi herald., 1923-08-03
BRAIN WORK
VS.
HEAD WORK
THINKING. JUST THIKNINc

Having passed the age of physical
endurance, and naturally of an emo
tional temperament am restless un-
less / give vent to that mental func-
tioning so apparent the world over.
! may say at this particular juncture,
in every domain where mentality
reigns it does not take Soloman to
see the spirited contest going on in
the field of verbal controversy for
the ascendency.
In the above paragraph reference
Ia obvious to any logical reasoner of
politics and religion. May we all not
ask ourselves (which horn of the
dilemma is goring our vitals worst,
just now?"
Not many days hence the first test
will disclose on which side of the
fence you stand. In this political
campaign comes the cry, "An appeal
to every suffragan, of the new born
as we'll as the old moss back den;zen
away back in the sticks prepare We
the way on the 7th, day of August,
whom you want to put in grand fin
ale on the 2sth of the same month. !"
Whenever heard such fauacious
ling his hypocritical pendulum in song
like this, II believe SO and so to be
the BEST man for the office, but he
stands no show to win and I don't
want to lose my vote"
Wenever heard such fallacious
argument? 1t is generally conceded
that neither of the five candidates for
governor expect to reach the goal in
the First Primary, hence the man who
says HE don't want to lose his vote
by voting principle in the primary,
contradicts honest intention. and be-
longs TO the Stacker and dodging class.
! would say to all who are harping the
song, Don't want to lose my vote
in the First Primary when under
existing conditions il is an impos--
sibility; my friend just raise the scale
that obstructs intelligent vision, and
either be 'pig or puppy" and the
community will know where to place
you and will respect you the more,
for even the Dl hates the hypo-
crite.
RIP v. wnNKLE.
The north Mississippi herald., 1923-08-03
CITY ENJOINED in
PAVING PROPOSITION
Judge McGowen ct al Enjoins
City From Paving Main St.

After working hard for several
years, and when victory is all but
within their grasp, the enterprising
and progressive citizens of Water
Valley are doomed to further dis
appointment and Main Street is
destined to remain a quagmire and a
public disgrace possibly for many
months to come.
1t is reliably reported that Judge
j. G. McGowen, ct al has secured an
injunction restraining the City au-
thorities from paving Main Street,
and the matter will drag along un-
til final disposition in the courts.
Let's get Bro. .Culpepper. back to
Water Valley and KEEP HIM HERE
until we shall have paved Main St.
The north Mississippi herald., 1923-08-03
"a TONIC

Groves rasteIess chill Tonsc resaorss
Energy and Vitality by PURIFYING and
Enrichins the Blood. When you feel its
strengthening. invisGatine effect. $50 how
It brings cosns to the checks and boz
II improves the appetite, yue siis than
appreciate lrs true tunic val0e.
Groves Iasteless chill goniC % ssznpey
Iron and ouinine suspended In syrun 80
pleasant even children like It. Tho blood
needs QUfNINE 10 Purify II aud IRON %
Enrich il. Destroys Malarisi germs and
Grip germs by its Ssrenefhenine iuvisoN
stipd Efft~s AaF
The north Mississippi herald., 1923-08-03
DEATH OF HUGH JENNINGS
Insurance Commissions View

AS we are going to press the sad
news arrived that Hon. Hugh
Jennings died yesterday at his home
in Memphis.
Funeral services win be conduct
ed in Water Valley Immediately fol-
lowing the arrival Of train No. %.
Burial will be made in Oak Hih
Cemetery Of this city.
The north Mississippi herald., 1923-08-03

v. WINKLE.
The north Mississippi herald., 1923-08-03
EX-GOVERNOR BILBO
HERE WE'D. NIGHT

Ex-Governor Bilbo addressed a
large crowd in the City Park, speak
ing in the interest of his candidacy
for governor.
He made a practical and sensible
talk, and his speech was well and
favorably received.
The north Mississippi herald., 1923-08-03
cHIRoPRAcTOR

VIM. H. Smith announces the open
ing Of Health service Office August
1st., over Goodwin's Hardware Store
Water Valley, Mississippi.
The north Mississippi herald., 1923-08-03
President Harding
Dies Suddenly

NATION SHOCKED BY SUDDEN NEWS FROM SAN FRAN
SlSCO, WHERE FOR THREE DAYS HARDING FOUGHT
BRAVELY AGAINST DEATH-PHYSICIANS HAD AN
NOUNCED THAT CRISIS WAS SPASSED-EXECUTIVES
OFFICIAL FAMILY OVERCOME WITH GRIEF
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1923-04-26
why take
IAxA1IvEs7
Discovery by Science Has
Replaced Them.

Pills and salts give temporary relief
from constipation only at the expense
OF permanent injury, says an eminent
medical authority.
Science has found a newer, better
way-a means as simp,A ~ Nature 1t.
self.
In perfect health a natural lubricant
keeps the food waste soft and moving.
But when constipation exists this
natural lubricant is not sufficient.
Doctors prescribe Nujol because 1t
acts like this natural lubricant and
thus secures regular bowel movements
by Natures own Observation-Disclosures
As Nujol Is not a medicine or laxa-
tive, 1t cannot grippe and, like pure
water, 1t Is harmless and pleasant.
Nujol Is used In leading hospitals.
Get a bottle from your druggist
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1923-04-26
DOES HOUSEWORK
LIKE|T WAS PLAY
Mrs. Little Declares TanIac Re.
stored Full Strength After
Overcoming Indigestion.

"Since taking Tanlac my troubles
have left me, and I never tire Of tell
ing about It," declares Mrs. Johanna
Little, 1882 N. 18th St, Kansas City
Mo.
my food often caused me much dis
tress from gas, sourness and heart
burn, and scarcely ever wanted to eat.
Headaches, biliousness and pains In
my back kept me in hot water, and I
hardly ever got any restful sleep. My
nerves were excited and I was so run
down 1t was all could do to look after
my housework.
II searched the city for the right
medicine, and consider 1t fortunate
that I found Tanlac. Indigestion,
sleeplessness and nervousness never
bother me now. I can do my house
work like 1t was play, and am strong
and happy. Tanlac Is simply grand"
Tanlac Is for sale by all good drug,
gists. Over 35 million bottles sold.-
Advertisement.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1923-04-26

A man who Is not usually a reader
of fiction was found to be absorbed In
"If Winter Comes" and to be re-read.
ing It.
When asked the cause Of this discs.
sion. he first looked furtively around
the room to assure himself nobody
was within earshot. Then he said SOL
EMMY:
1T interests me because I married
a Mabel"
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1923-04-26
Try a pipeful
or two direct
from the factory

Not that it will be any better than
the Edgeworth you buy in a store, but
we want you to have your first Edge
worth smoke at our expense.
You may repay US by finding that
Edgeworth just suits your taste. And
II it doesn't-for there are some few
men to whom Edgeworth Is not just
the thing-there's no harm DONE,
We are glad enough to send free
samples In the same spirit, that we'd
hand you our pouch if circumstances
permitted. We wish it were possible
20 save you even the little trouble Of
writing for Edgeworth.
Edgeworth is likable smoke. Men
who have tried it and found it to be
the right tobacco for them never
think Of smoking other tobaccos.
They'll tell you there are many good
tobaccos-and there are. And when
you offer them your pouch with
stranger" tobacco in it, they may
use up a pipeful just to be friendly.
But notice how quickly they get
back to their beloved Edgeworthl
Day after day Edgeworth fans write
to US. They tell US human little
stories, friendly anecdotes centering
around Edgeworth. Often it is the
number Of years they have smoked
Edgeworth that prompted them to
write.
Knowing how hard it is for the aver
age man to write letters, we consider
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1923-04-26
Starting In Young.

Starting In Young.
The civics teachers at a certain
school in Indianapolis recently re-
quired their pupils to hand in state
ments showing their schedules Of
classes.
One boy noted on his slip course
in forgery" 49,.
His teacher was much astonished.
Investigation showed the boy had
forging in one Of the foundry classes.
cuticura Soothes Itching Scalp. -
On retiring gently rub spots Of dam
druff and itching with Cuticura ONT
ment. Next morning shampoo with
Cuticura Soap and hot water. Make
them your everyday toilet preparations
and have clear skin and soft, white
Observation-Disclosures.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1923-04-26
Sensible Chan.

There was q man who never wrote
an acceptance to an invitation without
adding w. P His friends asked him
what the letters meant-if they stood
for weather permitting"
"No," was his reply; they stand for
wife permitting. Evening
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