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The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-11-30

Omaha.-Piecing together fragmen-
tary details and building a mesh of
circumstantial evidence about the
three men held In connection with
the staying OF Henry Hank" Nc.
Ardle, police character and alleged
b~ootlegger. police gave indication that
the early mystery surrounding Oma,
has bootleg war murder" will soon
be dispelled. "A case Of brutal muir
der, actuated by the fight over the
spoils of an alcohol theft, involving
alcohol worth $4,000, is predicted as
the ultimate disclosure.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-11-30
Turks Would Increase Population.

London.-Measures involving COM
pulsory marriages, child bearing and
polygamy are being submitted to the
new Angora assembly, according to
the correspondent of the Daily Tele-
graph. A newly elected deputy OF
great learning and devotion" Salib
Hodka, is presenting the bill for the
re-establishment of polygamy, abrogat-
ed by. the last assembly in 1922. on
the ground that the female popula-
ton of Turkey now vastly exceeds the
male.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-11-30
Jai, Break Is frustrated.

Des Moines, Ia.-An attempted jail
delivery which would have freed
Robert Burris, confessed slayor Of
Mrs. Erick Rose, Of Boone, Ia, and
John Botchevis and Pete WEIGH. al.
legged bandits, was foiled by the ar.
rival of a deputy sheriff at the Polk
county jail just as two men attempted
to pass saws through the cell window
to the prisoners. The men escaped.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-11-30
Ducks Attack Hunter.

O'Neill, Neb.-John Bilsinger. OF
Chicago, was slightly injured while
duck hunting. He had shot and
wounded one duck and as he attempt
ed to take 1t from the water into
which it had fallen, the remainder OF
the flock attacked him, scratching his
face with their bills and wings.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-11-30
Row Over Khan Bill.

Oklahoma City.-Anti-ku klux khan
measures underwent a baptism of
fiery assault and loyal defense in the
Oklahoma senate, without an agree
ment being reached on as much as
one section of the bill. which the
senate hopes to present to the lower
house.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-11-30

/. Paris.--Three were killed and two
seriously injured when an Algerian
dropped a tube OF liquid air while un-
loading it from a wagon. The man
actually handling the big tube OF
oxygen was not injured. fragments
Kidding the driver and two assist.
ants.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-11-30
planes Crash; Filler Killed.

San Antonio, Tex.-First Lieuten-
ant Paul II. Wagner, 33, was burned
so seriously when his plane caught
fire after a spectacular collision in
the air with a plane piloted by First
Lieutenant Walter r. Peck, that he
died at the Kelly field hospital. This
was the second crash in the course
Of the partial program given at Kelly
field.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-11-30
croker. Son Win. Verdict.

New York.-A verdict in favor OF
Richard Croker, ir, was returned
after 80 minutes deliberation by the
fury, which heard the action he
brought to contest the will OF his
father, late Tammany leader. which
left the estate to his widow. Mrs.
Bula Croker.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-11-30
.klansmen Visit Church.

Wymore, Neb.-Twenty white robed
figures visited the Christian church
here Sunday night and handed the
pastor of the church IN envelope con-
tanning $25. They knelt in prayer
with the remainder of the congrega-
ton, and then disappeared.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-11-30
BUILDING Lines Active.

Notwithstanding operations
alone will stave off any unemployment
problem for at least a year and a half,
8. w. Straus. New York investment
banker. told President Coolidge In the
course OF a conference on the bust
ness outlook.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-11-30

MISUNDERSTANDING in state
banks in California which have lain
dormant and unclaimed for 90 years
belong to the state il it is not
known whether the ~depositor is alive,
The supreme court so held.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-11-30

Ponca. Neb.-Sheriff Maskell ac-
companied James Dunlap, a 16-year.
old boy, to the reform school at
Kearney. Neb. The boy was found
guilty OF "bootlegging" in the juve.
nile court and was sentenced to the
reform school until he became Of aga
Judge Graves passed sentence.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-11-30
FrederIc.s Would Go To italy.

London.-The Berlin correspondent
OF the Daily Mail reports that former
Crown Prince Frederick William has
asked for an Italian visa intending to
go to Merano. an Italian health resort,
where his brother Adaldert is staying.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-11-30
Sunday vioIators Arrested.

Frankfort, Ind.-Twenty-two Frank
fort business men, including proprie-
tors Of garages. drug stores. theaters.
restaurants, soft drink and shoe shin.
ing parlors were arrested charged
withmoperating their places OF busi
ness on Sunday.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-11-30
Comedy Star Divorced.

Muncie. Ind.-Pattie Harold. %,
musical comedy star and daughter OF
Orville Harold, the tenor. obtained a
divorce here from her husband. Jack
McElroy, dancer.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-11-30

German Roadhouses Oreary Places.
Berlin.-SalOOns and roadhouses
are the lonesomest places in Germany
since the decline Of the mark has
forced the price of beer up to a point
which is beyond conception and
purse Of the average rural German.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-11-30
Widow Of caruso to Wed.

London.-Mrs. Enrieo Caruso and
Capt. Ernest Ingram. of London. will
be married Wednesday morning In
Brompton-O ratory. They will leave
for America sometime In December.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-11-30
Train Victim MAY LIVE.

Fremont. Nebr.-Although ten cars
Of a Union Pacific train ran ove him.
George McCreary has q chance to
live, physicians say.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-11-30
Woman knIec by Ram.

Hillsboro, m.-Mrs. Mary Cooper,
81. was killed by a vicious ram. When
found she was dead with her ribs
crushed and both legs broken.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-11-30

Bureau and the County Bankers as
ISOLATION have joined forces in an at
tempt to popularize more dairying.
'Draper.--A bad midnight fire des-
troyed the hardware and furniture
store, the drug store, the pool hall
and barber shop.
Bo.esteel.-Gerald Richie of Bone
steel was instantly killed when he was
thrown from the milk wagon on which
he was riding.
Springfield.-Efforts are being made
to r~e-organize the First National bank
of Springfield, which recently closed
| it's doors.
Mitchell Excavation for the base
ment of Mitchell's new 100000 Ma
sonic temple is now under a
Beresford.-Fire completely des-
troyed Woodward's su~itatorium and
hemstitching parlors here.
misunderstanding started on the
15-mile stretch of highway from Sioux
Falls to Hartford.
Sioux Falls.-A sweeping victory
for the supporters Of VIM. G. McAdoo
is claimed by democratic State
| Chairman w. w. Howes on the basis
of returns from the county proposal
conventions held throughout the
state last Tuesday.
Pierre.-The poultry shipments from
the state will be heavy this fall.
Poultry cars are parked at practically
every station along most Of the rail-
ways. and the product Is going out
by carload lots. The price Of poultry
is reported to be very satisfactory.
and raisers have no trouble in finding
La market.
The Dolores star., 1923-10-12
DROVE PEPYs TO TOBACCO
Diarist Recorded How Sight ot
Stricken Abodes During Great
Plague Affected Him.

While the great plague ragged In
London tobacco was recommended by
the faculty and generally taken as a
preventive against infection. Pepys
records the following on June T. 1865,
the Detroit News recalls:
"The hottest day that | ever felt in
my life This day, much against my
will, I did in Drury lane see two or
three houses marked with red cross
upon the doors. and, Lord have mere!
upon usv writ there; which was a
sight to me, being the first of the kind,
to my remembrance. / ever saw. II
puts me into an i'll conception of my.
self and my smell, so that ! was forced
to buy some roll tobacco and chew.
which took away the apprehension"
Further, 1t was popularity reported
that no tobacconists or their house
holds were afflicted by the plague.
Physicians who visited the sick took
tobacco very freely; the men who
went around with the dead carts had
their pipes continually allght. This
gave tobacco new popularity and IL
took the high medical position accord
ed to 1t by the physicians Of the
French court.
The Dolores star., 1923-10-12
TREASURER'S NOTICE ON REQUEST FOR
TAX DEED.

To every person in actual possession or occu.
pancy of the hereinafter described land lot
or premises, and to the person in whose name
the same was taxed or specially assessed.
and to all persons having an interest or title
of record in or to the same.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN That on the 18th
day of December, A. d. 1915, the following de-
scribed property, situate in the County of Mon
tezuma and State of Colorado, to-wit: The
n 2 of N 2 of section IL, township IS. range Is,
was sold for the taxes for the year 1914, and
purchased by Montezuma County.
That the said Montezuma County. by and
through its Treasurer has duly assigned the
certificate of purchase issued on account OF
such purchase to g. o. Harrison who hath
made request upon the Treasurer of said
County for deed.
That the said premises were taxed for said
year 1914 in the name of Frank Stubbs.
That the time Of redemption of said real es
tate from such tax sale will expire on the 9th
day of January, A. D 1924, and unless re-
deemed on or before said day deed will be
issued therefor.
Dated this Gath day of September A. d. 1923.
(Ofcial Seall BYRON d. Brown.
Treasurer of the said County of Montezuma
First publication Sept. 2S, 1928.
Last publication October 26. 1923.
The Dolores star., 1923-10-12
The Innocent Little
Thing
By JESSIE DOUGLAS

NS A'--' pS MSSlure Newspaper Syndic ate }
We're about the same age, aren't
we, Anice?"
Yes" Anice James answered
lightly.
She sat on the lowest step Of her
own yeranda, her hands clasped about
her knees.
robert Hunnewell, turning to look
at her, said with a laugh, "You look
charming, my dearl"
What Is Il, Bob2 Do you want to
ask my advicef"
lie frowned and Anice saw his dark
orows come together. How well she
knew every lineament of that face,
the brown laughing eyes, the steady
mouth, the skin almost blue-black on
the chin.
i was just thinking" he went on,
what a pull you have had of it..
HOW you had to give up school when
your father died. to take care of your
mother And how well you've done 1t /!
| should think you'd feel proud at
times when you think all you have
done for yourself"
Sometimes l only feel sorry" she
said suddenly. "All I've missed. /
never could burn the candle at both
ends. It's been nothing but work,
work, work"
i know what you mean. Anice. All
that lovely bloom is brushed off. You
see men as they are. You've had to
knock up against things; you've lost
your illusions!"
She did not answer him.
The silver starlight showed her face
white and soft, with pools of shadow
The Dolores star., 1923-10-12

hardly escape a feeling Of
restlessness in the White
Rouse, especially when the
hours come round tor the
regular chores. The fuss and
feathers of official procedure
have no very obvious relation
to the vital business of pro.
viding the nation with meat
and drink. That the Pres.
ident cannot put his hand to
the knob of a door before if
flies open seems unnecessary
in the White House, though
it would be convenien, at
home when you are bringino
in two pals of milk or a
double armful of wood. The
sheep on the south lawn of
the White House are familiar
and homelike, and if thew
were only COWS there might
be a chance to keep vour
hand in by milking them be.
tore sunup; or, if there we're
a good big woodpile-But
there is really little to do
round the White House, and
not much to take up a man S
time. Until the custodian in.
stalls at least a root cellar it
is no place for a true Yer
monter to enjoy.-The
Youths Companion.
The Dolores star., 1923-10-12
STRATEGY OF LEE EMPLOYED
Marshal Foch Says II General was
Traitor He Wishes France Had
More Of Them.

II Is hardly to be wondered CT tnat
the greatest soldier of the Twentieth
century should take occasion TO pay
his tribute Of admiration and affection
to the memory Of one of the really
great commanders of modern times
soldier whose military genius was
eQualed only by the purity Of his pur-
pose and the splendor OF his charac'
ter, says the Louisville Courhr-Jour-
nal.
Soldier-like. Marshal Foch employs
few words In answering the anony'
nous american Patriot" who hau
telegraphed him at Virginia town
that Robert e. Lee was traitor.
"If Gen. Robert E. Lee was al trail
tor" said the marshal Of France, ma.
poleon Bonaparte was a coward. n
General Lee was traitor. Wish
France had more of them. he was
one Of the greatest military haoers
the world has ever known.
In winning the World war, Feru,h'
and Foch leaned heavily upon tne
shoulder of Robert E. Lee. 1t was
"the sword of Lee" that flashed Oh
every battlefield in France from tne
first battle Of the Marne to Armistice
day.
Lees strategy. revived and empoyeu
arst by Jofrre and later BY Foch' ne,a s.
the Hun along the French front, sw,l'
to attack again, until at length the
Hindenburg line was pierced and tne
enemies Of civilization sued forspeace.
In his estimate Of Lee, Masnn
Coch takes his stand beside visSoun,
Wolssley, of England. who dechrea
that Lee was "the greatese soiuie. :
siysn to the world since the days sh
AafihorouGh." y - :
The Dolores star., 1923-10-12

pouting mouth, the nun Of hair b.
meath a dropping, nower-laden hat.
Anice herself felt suddenly very old
and very disillusionsd. She did not
know that her own green organdie
seemed like the sheath OF lily bud
to her white face with Its dark wide
eyes In Robert Hunnewell's face
Anice read new enthusiasm, GER
tain proprietary manner, as he spoke
to little Dolly Hale.
How sweet Of you to ask me-" Miss
Hall lisped. Every one is so sweet
In this little town. It's such a relief
to get away from the constant whirl
Of New York"
But I thought you just left the
conventT' Anice asked as she added
tinkling Ice to the tall glasses of tea
"Oh, yeth, the convent" Dolly
iisped. They're so strict, you know,
we had to stuff our keyhole when we
smoked"
She glanced up to see the rather
crestfallen look on her Roberts face.
She changed at once.
mot that l ever care to smoke"
sne sald softly.
Robert smiled across at Anice. His
eyes said. "What did tell your Isn't
she innocentT
The tea progressed. Dolly lipsed on
and showed the dimple In her smooth
cheek and the utter innocence of her
blue eyes. Her two listeners gave her
their fiattering attention, although
Anice from her place behind the tea
table had her own opinion.
1t was In the middle of one of
Dolly's dialogues about their convent
life that Robert sprang up.
Il say, If you'll excuse me few
minutes. I've got to phone a man
about an appointment" He left them
Dolly crossed her legs and swept
her hands above her head.
isn't he scream, my dear?
could howl. With all that old rever
ence stuff and chivalry toward womer
just sticking out of his manner"
II rather like his manner" Anicc
said coldly.
Dolly opened her eyes
How you can stick 1t. Why. he
hasn't any more go! Haven't you u
fag, my dear2 I'll die If cant have
a smoke. I'm so sick of this convent
stuff but all the men fall for It,"
She drew out her lipstlck and be
gan to apply little French rouge to
her already bow-shaped lips.
Robert returned In about half al
hour and explained that he'd have tt
leave. He and Dolly slipped ava.
ana Anice saw that Dolly had re
sumed her lisp and her appealing in.
nocence.
She was rather surprised that eve
ming when some one came hurriedly
up the walk. She saw with dismay
that her caller was Robert Hume
we'll. but she rose and held out her
hand.
"She is pretty, Bob; just as pretty
as you said she was!'
II never said she was pretty!' he
said belligerently. ''Is this some con
spiracy, Anice? Do you think Tn
blind? Why. she's nothing but shall
low little gold-digger, and I know IT,
What do you mean by taking her
part7"
"But-but thought" she faltered.
Don't think. I heard what she
said when was supposed to have
gone out of the room. I lost my hat
in the hall and heard her voice. My
dear. I've been blind fool. Can you
ever forgive me? Can you believe
that l didn't know, wouldn't know
what I'd lost If 1t hadn't been for this
little fluff? Oh. Anice, tell me that
I've got chance with you"
Her eyes. lifted to his, gave him his
answer.
The Dolores star., 1923-10-12
"Not That | Ever Care to Smoke"

'NOt nat ! Ever SdTC " oUlONe.
where her eyes were and slim white
column of throat.
That's the way feel, too" he
went on as though he were thinking
aloud. There's only one way to get
back those illusions. That's to fall in
love"
Her hands closed tighter on each
other. Her lashes lifted and she
looked at him. He did not even see
her.
when do fall In love want some
Innocent little thing who still has
rainbow hopes and believes that
dreams come true. I'll have enough
sophistication for two"
"Who is she2" was on Anice's lips,
but she caught back the words.
She rose suddenly.
81 am tired tonight" she said in a
detached voice. 'Tm sorry, Robert.
but tomorrow is goins to be hard
day."
She held out her hand and as he
elapsed it she drew it from his fingers.
"I-there's girl, Anice. l wish
YOU could meet her. Could l bring
her to see your
"Why. of course, Bob. Why don't
Won both come to tea tomorrow art
eruoon?" she asked cordially It's
Saturday, you know
She did not watch him open the
gate: she went quickly inside and
standing there put her two hands over
her face for moment as tnough she
could not bear the thoughts.
Anice hurried home from the once
,.xt afternoon to get everything ready
for her guests. She had brought some
ve,low roses and some cakes, ana az
sbe beran cutting wafer-thin slices
~ broad for the sandwiches her moth
or came into the kitchen.
"you said Robert was coming with
some gIrl?" she asked. "Why'
thought, Anice. dear -
"Don't think, mother" Ahice
smiled. 49, .,u. ho.
meath that smile. ~ ,.
az have nn idea It's that little Haze
o,rl who's visiting here. She's JUST
,rt NJ n convent and scarcely nine-
rasn I've heard she's very pretty.
shx was very pretty. AS An'ce
so n greet her guest she saw In a
! r,ooce the innocent blue eyes sno
The Dolores star., 1923-10-12
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Publisher.)
Department OF tho Interior.
U. S. Land Office at Durango. Colorado

Department of the Interior.
q. S. Land Office at Durango. Colorado.
August Is. 1923.
Notice is hereby given that John c. McMil-
Ian. whose postotce address is Dolores Colo
rado, did, on the 5th day of April, 1928 file in
this office sworn statement and application.
No. 0iU31s, to purchase the SW SW I, section
%, township 81 north, range I6 west. N. M, P.
Meridian. and the timber thereon. under the
provisions of the act of June 3, 1878. and acts
amendatory, known as the Timber and Stone
Law" at such value might be fixed by an
praisement, and that. pursuant to such appli-
cation, the land and timber thereon have been
appraised, one hundred and forty dollars. the
timber est mated 1000 posts at five cents each.
and the land 5000; that said applicant will
offer final proof in support of his application
and sworn statement on the Goth day of Octo-
Der, 1929, before J. NJ. Brumley, clerk Of the
District court at Cortez. Colorado.
Any person is at liberty to protest this pur-
chase before entry, or initiate a contest at any
time before patent Issues, by filing corrobo-
rated affidavit in this office, alleging facts
which would defeat the entry.
This tract. if sold. will be sold reservins all
minerals aud mineral rights to the United
States.
d, NJ, DUNCAN, Acting Register,
First pub. aug. "A. 1913: last pub oct. 10, 1923.
The Dolores star., 1923-10-12
Link With Dickens.

The oldest inhabitant Of the Wilt
shire (England) village of Pickwick
Mrs. Arundel, celebrated her one hun
dredth birthday recently, according tt
the Westminster Gazette.
She was a girl when Dickens, who
frequently drove through the village
on his visits to Bath, chose Its name
for his immortal character. The orig
Inal of Sam Weller Is said to have
been ostler of an Inn in the village
where Dickens put up.
The Dolores star., 1923-10-12

Dolores-Sunday School at 1000 a. m.
For the present the pastor will
follow the same plan with respect tc
appointments as that previously adopted
on this charge.
Next Sunday he will preach at Lewis
at ll:3O a. m, at Arriola at 3 p. M,
and at Lebanon at 7:30 p. m.
Everybody is cordially invited tc
worship with US in these services.
CLINTON 7. FARMER, Pastor.
The Dolores star., 1923-10-12
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
(Publisher)
Department of the Interior,
U. S. Land Office at Durango. Colorado.

Department of the Interior,
U. S. Land Office at Durango. Colorado.
October 4 1923.
Notice is hereby given that Alice R.
Hegener. widow of Joseph Hegeuer, deceased,
OF Colorado Springs, Colorado, who on April
SEA NV 1 or (Tract 5SJ, section i2. township
81. range II W., New Mexico Principal
Meridian, has filed notice of intention to
make final five year proof, to establish aim
to the land above described, under par graph
3, section s. Alt, March 4. 1915. before the
clerk of the distric court, Edgar Hawbert.
at Colorado Springs, Colorado, the 14th
day of November. 1928. The witnesses to give
this testimony before J. NJ Brumley, Clerk
Dist. Court, at Cortez. Colorado on the day and
date above mentioned.
Claimant names as witnesses:
William Bricc, Of Colorado Springs, Colorado
William R. Lewis, of Lewis Colorado and
James P. Rutherford, of Ophir Colorado.
CHAs X. SMITH, Register.
First pub. oct. IL last pub. nov. 9. 1923.
The Dolores star., 1923-10-12
The Modern MARTYR.

All thru the ages sounds the cry OF
those who have suffered for the sake
Of individual opinion. That martyrdom
has not disappeared from this modern
world is shown by this instance:
''She is woman who has suffered q
great deal for her belief" said Mrs.
Arlington.
why, she believes she can wear a
number three shoe on a number six
foot. "-Exchange.