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The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-02-06
THE RED LOCK

Zine, SIR"
about ready T. marketT
Most any day, now. Three drovers
have ben t. see 'em already"
"Sell 'em-as soon as y'u please
What'll they bringr
"If the market holds, they ough' t
| top five thousan'."
give thousan'-thats a heap o.
money"
, The bony fingers drummed hard
upon the chair-arm. The old man i'd
geted in his seat In a way that seemed
to indicate that the interview was over.
The girl rose.
Father, we're goin' up in the woods
t. see the sun setback and me"
A statement that was half ques-
ton. The old man did not look up.
They were at the door of the dining
room, the woodsman standing aside to
let the girl pass. when the banker
turned in his chair.
Jack"
The girl stopped; the man turned
back.
Tickle tells me you're leavin' US as
soon as you're twenty-one."
I'm amin to- SIR"
"And that'll be"
1.-THE twentieth-seven more days"
"Seven days" The old man
frowned rasped his hand over the dry
stubble on his bony chin. "Well, seven
days is-seven days." he muttered.
Hit amt because I've ben hard on
y'u, is it?"
mo, sir, it amt that. You've ben
s. good to me that 1t makes it hard
t. go, but 1 got t. do somethin' FIR
m'self-now."
The old man bent his brows thought
fully; nodded toward his daughter in
the door of the dining-room.
"She says you're calc'latin' T. jine
wagon train FIR California"
Eyes, sir, that's what I'm amin T.
do, If you're still minded t. give me
Graylock when my times out.
I'm amin t pick up enough-gold
out there T. come back and buy the
If you'll sell it t. me, and
make my father's-and mothers
dream come true"
The old man dropped his eyes and
drew his hand across his shaggy
brows.
1.-THE day you're-twenty-one"-hi
voice was strained, and he seemed to
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-02-06

for the next words-the hardest IN the
language to say; stole glance at the
girls face; looked away. The stark
skeleton of the unfinished farmhouse
Unexpectedly - mayhap unluckily -
came under his eyes; the TRANSPORTING
emotion slowly died in his face; the
bound boy again dominated the man.
He heard the girls deep breath; fell
her hand thrill upon his arm; accepted
1t for what it was-the spontaneous
communion of comradeship, a relation
on which he dared not presume
dimly read in the serious eyes, as they
strayed over his face, the tingling mys-
terry, the far-fung vision that nestled
there.
Very thoughtful she seemed, and for
the most part silent-the all-sufficient
silence that sometimes falls between
comrades-as he led her down the
bluffs, on the Eagle hollow side,
around by the post office, and to the
yard gate at the red-roofed cottage.
The Rev. Caleb Hopkins. with book
under his arm, was just coming across
the little park from the study at the
parsonage. He dropped down on the
rustic seat at Whispering spring,
opened the book and bumped himself
over it, apparently oblivious to all that
went on about him.
The woodsman studied him a mo-
ment, frowned, and turned his eyes
back to the girl. Swept by a sudden
impulse that he could not control-an
impulse that called for no word-he
lifted her hand from the gate latch;
held it for a delicious instant in both
his own; dropped it and turned away
Halfway up the road to the big elm
at the homestead he looked back. The
tall figure Of the young preacher had
risen from the rustic seat at Whis-
pering spring, and through the pensive
twilight the girl was crossing the yard
toward him.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-02-06
Tale of the Flatwoods
Bv DAVID ANDERSON
Author Of The Blue Moon"
Copyright by The Bobbs- Merrill Co
"A GOOD BOY"

SYNOPSIS.-On the banks of
the Wabash stand Texie Colin
and Jack Warhope, young and
very much in love. Texie Is the
only daughter of old Pap Simon,
rich man and money-lender. Jack
Is the orphan bound boy of Pap
Simon, who had foreclosed a
mortgage on the Warhope estate.
At first Texie and Jack talk sadly
of Ken Colin, the girls missing
brother. Then Jack says that In
ten days his servitude will be
over, that he will ride out into
the big world to seek his fortune.
Both know what that will mean
to them. Texie and Jack talk of
the red lock of Red Colin" In
herited by Ken. And Jack says
finds gold in California. Then
arrives the new preacher, Rev.
Caleb Hopkins. Pap Simon in
PRODUCES the villagers to the new
preacher. who was a college mate
of Ken. At supper at the Colin
home the preacher tells how the
boy killed a gambler and disap-
Ken's fall from grace to his red
lock of hair. Then Pap Simon
has a sort of stroke, brought on
by reading a letter from Ken,
somewhere in New York." who
curses his father on his death
bed. A postscript by another
hand says he Is dead. At the viii
lage store and post Office Loge
Belden, a newcomer. says he saw
the new parson with his arm
around Texie. Jack ticks him.
shoots a pistol from his hand and
makes him say he was mistaken.
The preacher and the villagers
go fishing. Jack discovers the
preacher carries a six-gun. A
footprint on a concealed house,
boat fits the preachers boot. A
drunken rufian disturbs a VIII
lage festival and stabs Jack in
the shoulder. The preacher
makes him leave. Jack trails the
man to Belden's cabin.
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weigh each word before letting 1t fall
well have a long talk, you and me-
b'fore y'u jine that wagon train"
He stopped forward, picked up a
bundle of papers from the floor and
began sorting them over.
The others passed out through the
kitchen, where Mrs. Curry was busy
about the cook stove.
The witchery of the coming sunset
was astir among the splintered peaks
and pinnacles Of the bold headland.
The woodsman took off his hat. swept
his eyes over the far-spread landscape,
drank deep the wonder of it, slowly
turned to his companion.
He allowed himself to revel for a
delicious moment in the rich complete
ness of her, as she stood lightly poised
on the rock.
His arm unconsciously stole toward
to the tiny flower bed at the foot Of
the outstanding pinnacle. The girl
followed the motion, softly clapped her
hands and stood looking down at the
yellow orchid, its golden slipper still
as plump and unwilted as before it
had been transplanted
II found it this morning back in the
woods"
His voice was strained and heavy
out of all proportion to what might
have been expected in uttering state
ment so simple. The girl breathed
fast. The man stopped. plucked the
blossom from the stem and held 1t
toward her; she took 1t and with slow
fingers fastened 1t in her belt.
II reckon we wasn't nothiI;' but jist
crazy kids" the man went on, but y'u
know how the first bluebird and the
FIRST robin and the first lady slipper
was alw'ys-big days to us"
He was venturing his words forth |
as II each one had to feel its way |
across his lips, like hunter picking |
his way over the dangerous bog at the
head of Mud Haul
"But lady slipper day." he faltered
IN. was alw'ys the biggest. Y'u know.
We alw'ys kinda fig'r'd on dnln' some
him extra that day, and when it come
his year l ben plannin' Td-Td-"
He paused, breathkd hard. struggled
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time, and now am doing all my own
work, even washing and ironing, and
never felt better in my life. tell all
my friends that the change in my health
is due to but one thing and that is Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
cannot praise it enough. Mrs. ANNIE
Young, 16 Amherst ST., Charleston, sc.
The reason for such letter from Mrs.
Young is apparent. She got well and
is grateful. Recently a nationwide
canvass of women purchasers of Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound was
made, and SO out of 100 reported that
they received benefit from taking it.
Just because theVegetable Compound
has been helping other women is good
reason why it should help you. For
sale by druggists everywhere.
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CHAPTER VIII-Continued.

10
"That's why 1 came-Daddy wants
Z see y'u."
"Me?"
HE wants y'u t come over a min
ute"
"Y'u didn't tell I'm nothin' about
that-that-face"
The girls eyes flnched at the ques-
ton.
"No-only that you got-hurt."
She drew a step nearer, laid her
fingers lightly upon the sleeve Of his
blouse.
'How is y'ur shoulder
He fumbled the side Of his open
collar.
"Aw, 1t amt nothin'.H
The smile came back and brought
the dimples.
Jack"
He stole a quick look at the side Of
her upturned face and waited.
Il ben s. pinin' hungry all day
somehow FIR the rocks and woods
they're all walked up and wonderful
now-and-"
She paused. The man drank In the
exquisite profile Of her fresh young
face, her lips parted, her eyes softly
retrospective with the smile that
nestled in them.
Il lowed mebbe y'u wouldn't mind
takin' me up there, bein' y'ur Shout
der ain't-well."
wouldn't mind takin' y'u-p The
man seemed to grope for a word big
enough to finish the thought. IVY
Pd-Td-we'll be startin' the minute
we can run over and see what Pap
Simon wants-bfore, If y'u say So"
mo, I reckon we better go t father
first, he's been that fused and rest
less sence-"
She turned and took a thoughtful
step toward the path that led across
the orchard to the red-roofed cottage. |
The man followed. suddenly stopped,
raised a quick glance up % the wild |
and tumbled pinnacles of the cliff, and
hurried back to the cabin. The girl |
followed him as far as the door. where
she stood mildly wondering to see him
take down the beautifully modelled
revolver-the gift of her father-from
where 1t hung on peg behind the
cook stove, carefully examine it and
buckle 1t on under his blouse.
Jack Warhope was startled at the
change the three days had wrought in
the banker The lines Of his craggy
face had noticeably deepened.
Texie ran to him and knelt by the
chair. He laid great gaunt hand on
her head, and after a time looked up
1t the woodsman, standing so tall and
strong in the floor that he seemed al
most out of place in so small a room.
I'm hearin' they clawed y'u up las
light"
The woodsman grinned; the old
nan went on:
Didn't hurt y'u, did they-much?"
"a cat scratch"
The old mans fingers strayed over ;
he girls hair.
Jack"
Eyes, SIR"
you've ben good boy and you've
yorked hard" The woodsman shifted
0 his other foot and glanced down /
t the bright hair of the girl. The I
Id banker studied him. slowly. Il f
ever noticed it b'fore how much y'u b
)ok-and act-like y'ur father" t
"Size and looks and-actions you're +
like him." the old man went on. "Of
II the men l ever knowed, I think c
e was the noblest. and-the finest
entleman. A soldier every inch, but 6
o business man. That's why" v
He stopped abruptly, took his hand
-om his daughters head and dropped a
to her shoulder. His deep-set eyes a
-rayed away-perhaps into the past, h
18th Its memories. h
He looked up after a time, In his
uick penetrating way. o.
Flows the cattleT W
The question was so at variance II
it'll the thoughts In the woodsman's Il
I'D that he was slow In answering.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-02-06
How's Your Blood?
Do You Need a Tonic?

Helena, Mont.-"Dr. Pierce's Gold
en- Medical Discovery has no equal
as a blood tonic or as liver and
stomach medicine. 1 was in very
bad physical condition, due to having
liver trouble and gastric stomach con-
dition. My food did not digest
properly, would ferment, and gas
would form, giving me great distress.
/ also suffered with severe bilious
headaches and my blood was in an
impoverished state. By the use Of
the Golden Medical Discovery l was
relieved of all these conditions which
had caused me so much trouble and
distress. Ny liver became active, my
food digested we'll, my blood was
good and l felt like new NAM
Joseph A. Widmer, 307 Hoback St.
Obtain the Discovery in tablets or
liquid from your nearest druggist or
send 10c for trial pkg. to DR.. Pierce's
Invalids' Hotel, Buffalo, N. Y, and
write for free medical advice,
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-02-06
CHAPTER TX
Bats and Beetles.

In the luminous evening that fol
lowed Uncle Nick sat smoking a quiet
pipe on the porch of his modest cabip
at the upper edge of the village, al
most exactly opposite the point where
the Eagle Hollow road crossed the fat
administered bridge and turned up the
east bank Of the branch to disappear
| between the jaws of the hollow.
Through the open door came the
clink Of the supper dishes as Aunt
Liza put them away. A throng Of
bats, nocturnal hunters all, darted In
and out among the fruit trees, white
with bloom; the drone of a thousand
beetles, the hum of a myriad gauzy
wings, throbbed the silence into a sort
of drowsy rhythm-a scene tranquil
and serene.
The old man was just setting off to
keep his tacitly understood appoint
ment with the embryo scientists, SOL
diers and statesmen who assembled
nightly around the barrels and boxes
of Zeke Polick's store, when the front
gate clicked. He stopped and stood
mildly wondering to see the tall and
lanky form of Al Counterman, the one
eyed fisherman, coming up through the
trees.
He threw up his hand, the fisherman
threw up his. Two grins met and
passed in the twilight.
Fine day." said the fisherman.
Couldn't make one no better, If I
had the TOOLS"
The fisherman seldom-almost never
came into that part Of the village.
With the sound horse sense that eighty
years of hard knocks had pounded into
him, Uncle Nick knew that something
unusual had brought him. Counter
man knew that he knew. He absently
traced the flight of the bats with his
puckered eye and shifted from one
foot to the other.
Little out O. y'ur range, hain't y'uY'
The fisherman sat down on the
porch, spit out into the yard, and
threw away his cud, as if clearing his
mouth for action. Al rarely threw
away his cud. When he did it meaut
"Whar's Aunt LIAR
Back in the kitchen. Why?"
The other did not answer, but sat
listening to the clink Of the dishes.
He finally lifted his battered hat, ran
his fingers up through his hair and
motioned his aged friend to sit beside
him.
Seen Big Jack t'day?"
Seed i'm this evenin' late come |
Town off'n Black Rookie tossed up |
lis hand toward the high battlemenl OF
stone that frowned down upon them
rom across the mouth of the hollow
him an Texie. They crossed the
,ranch at the bridge thar, passed the
rate an went on down through town
the post office, low"
The fisherman put his hat back on.
I'm skeer'd it's dern little good it'll
10 i'm. AS come along up the crick,
happened { glance down in oil Shines
'rchid, an thar she set with the new
larson at Whisperin' spring."
The old man lowered his eyes and
at patting his boot upon the gravel
f the small gutter worn by the drip
rom the porch caves.
"Beats the devil the Roadway the
arson's a-makin' with err" he NUT
cred. "Must know some trick other
len amt on to-
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-02-06
Electrical Industry Grows.

In spite of the tremendous strides Of
the electrical industry, the gas industry
today employs five times as many men
and twenty times as much capital as
in 1890.
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work. / just dragged
myself around and
did not have energy
enough to get up
when / sat down. !
read advertisements
of Lydia E. Pink
hams V e g e t a lie
Compound in your
books and learned
aboutit / got benefit
from the very first
bottle. / continued
RI foLo - Gov o1poo
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stomach and starts the liver and
bowels acting without gripping. Con-
tains no narcotics or soothing drugs.
Say california" to your druggist and
avoid counterfeits Insist upon gen
uine california Fig Syrup" which
contains ns-Advertisement.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-02-06
WOMEN CAN DYE ANY
GARMENT, DRAPERY
Dye or Tint Worn, Faded Things
New for IS Cents.

Don't wonder whether you can dye
or tint successfully, because perfect
home dyeing is guaranteed with "Dia-
mond Dyes" even if you have never
dyed before. Druggists have all colors.
Directions In each package.-Adver-
tisement.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-02-06
GIRLS! HAIR GROWS
THICK AND BEAUTIFUL
35-Cent "Danderine" Does Wonders for
Lifeless, Neglected Hair.

A gleamy mass
of luxuriant hair
full of gloss, lus-
ter and life short
ly follows a genu-
inc toning up Of
neglected scalps
with dependable
"Danderine."
Falling h a 1 r,
itching scalp and
the dandruff is
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-02-06
Brides Cake an Ancient Relic.

The brides cake of today is relic
of a Roman custom. At q Roman mar.
rage the bride was expected to pre-
pare part at least of the wedding
feast with her own hands.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-02-06
but do know he's Black
Bogus: yes, sir, Black Bogus"
tTo BE CoNTINUED.)
A Pale Drink.

Auntie docking into baby carriage)
How pale little brother looks.
George Boy-Well, auntie, that's
because they never give him anything
but milk since he was born.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-02-06
"DANDELI0N BUTTER COLOR"

A harmless vegetable butter color
used by millions for 30 years. Drug
stores and general stores sell bottles
of "Dandelion" for 80 cents.-Adv.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-02-06
cuticura soothes Itching Scalp

Cuticura Soothes Itching Scalp.
On retiring gently rub spots of dam
druff and itching with Cuticura Oint-
ment. Next morning shampoo with
Cuticura Soap and hot water. Make
them your everyday toilet preparations
and have clear skin and soft, white
hands.-Advertisem
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-02-06
"CASCARETS" FOR LIVER
AND BOWElS-10c A BOX

Cures Biliousness, Constipation, Sick
Headache, Indigestion. Drug stores ADV.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-02-06

Superior people are generally seen
to be tolerant.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-02-06
MOTHER! GIVE SICK BABY
"CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP"
Harmless Laxative to Clean Liver
and Bowels of Baby or Child.

Even constipat-
ed, bilious, fever
ish, or sick, collie
Babies and Chill
dren love to take
genuine "Califor-
mia Fig Syrup"
No other laxative
regulates the ten
der little bowels
so nicely. 1t.
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Modernized.

Old Style-"Where there is a will
there is way" New Where
there is a will there is a contest
Judge.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-02-06
No Such Person.

There amt no such person: the
tailor who will acquiesce In al, your
notions of how your suit should be
made. This L. q world Of compromlsa
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-02-06

One knows when he is flattered, but
he usually can't help liking the per-
son who does it.
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A Permanent Ticket.

Jud Tunkins says marriage is a lot
terry, but the only kind that can keep
a man in debt all his life for a ticket
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-02-06

Land is about the only thing sailors
have to bank on.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-02-06
A Standard for 90 Years

As laxative and blood purifier there
is nothing better than Brandreth Pills.
In use throughout the world.-Adv.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-02-06

Strictness of law is sometimes ex-
IRENE injustice.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-02-06

Trying to please people can go to
foolish extreme.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-02-06
MRS. YOUNG
ENTHUSIASTIC
Cannot Praise Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound Enough. Sick
Women Read This Letter
4IIIIIITIIIIIIIIIIlIlI

Charleston, S. CT was completely
rundown and not able to do my house
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-02-06

Abstinence from anything desired
may not be enjoyable, but it is some
times gratifying.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-02-06

He who does not tire, tires adver
sity.
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corrected Immediately. Thin, dry,
wispy or fading hair is quickly invigo-
rated, taking on new strength, color
and youthful beauty. "Danderine" is
delightful on the hair; refreshing,
stimulating tonic-not sticky or greasy |
Any drug Standardization
The Dolores star., 1924-02-01

Miss Beatrice Weller appeared at the
opera house Wednesday evening in the
last number of the 1924 lyceum
course. She entertained her audience
by drawing crayon sketches and talking.
She is an entertainer far above the
average and large number of Dolores
people failed to see the best entertain.
ment that has been in this town for Il
long time. Miss Weller is an ardent
advocate of world peace having been in
France during the World war and saw
some of its horrors first hand. She
says that Sherman's definition of war
is mild and if the women, who are the
ones that suffer the most in times of
war, will declare for peace and refuse
to give their sons for cannon fodder
wars will cease. She says that the
League of Nations is the best solution
for the prevention of war that has so
far been offered and that she would like
to have seen it tried out through the
cooperation of all nations. She says it
is working today and has so far pre-
vented three wars and probably four.
and will continue to work but not so
effectively as if the United States were
a member.
The Dolores star., 1924-02-01
FOR RENT
MISCELLANEOUS

WANTED-Six sales week. Lou''
Owens, Auctioneer. 44tf
The Dolores star., 1924-02-01

Zoram Rees, treas; Warren Beery,
lecturer; Jane Rees. chaplain; Henry
Hickey, assistant steward; Myrop
Kruse. steward; Mr.. Osborne, door.
keeper; Mrs. Olsen, lady assistant
steward; Anna ogle. pomona; Carl
Wilkerson. overseer; Clara Taylor,
Flora; Nellie Wilkerson, Ceres; Frank
Taylor and William Elermeyer execu-
tive committee.
Friday afternoon a party was held at
the school house for those BIRTHDAYS
we're in January. We won't attempt
to give the ages, but Hazel Fullerton,
Jean Wilkerson. Gerald Neil, Grace
McDill and Hilda Thrope were those
honored. The guests were Mrs. Olsen
and MIR. Neil. Punch and cake were
served. Games were played and en-
joyable time was had.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hickey wife and
little Billie spent Sunday at the Carl
Wilkerson home.
The Dolores star., 1924-02-01
LEBANON

Roy Hammond returned from Denver
Tuesday.
Miss Nyquist visited home folks
Sunday.
Miss Hill has changed her boarding
place to Mrs. w. w. Byers.
Misses Nellie and Florence Sparks
spent the week end with their Uncle
Mr.. Majors of Cortez.
Mrs. Tom Caylor visited with her
daughter, Mrs. Will Pritchett, Monday.
Mrs. 1. A. McCurry spent the week
end with Mrs. W. w. Byers.
Misses Bonnie and Winifred Wallace
spent the week end with Mrs. Merle
johnson of Dolores.
Mr. and Mrs. John Morrison and Mr..
and Mrs. w. V. Byers and daughter
took Sunday dinner with MIR. and Mrs.
Roe Brown.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. T. Roelf and family
took Sunday dinner with their son,
Henry Roelf, and wife.
The Dolores star., 1924-02-01
LEWIS

The Woman's Club met last Thursday
at the C. E. Bradfield home. Fifteen
members and one visitor were present.
After the business meeting the time
was spent in social intercourse.
Delicious refreshments were served by
the hostess after which all dispersed to
meet in two weeks at the j. E. Barrett
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. S. Porter returned
from Denver an Mondays train.
Miss Eunice Hughes celebrated her
birthday on Saturday afternoon by in
viting in few of her girl friends for a
party.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Barrett enter
tained at dinner Sunday Messrs. Joe
Scott, c. S. Trower. N. M. MCGEE and
their respective. families and Mr..
Pittenger,
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Bell and Mrs.
Homer Hughes were shopping in
Dolores on Saturday.
| We are glad to report that Mrs. j.
R. Sheppard is improving and gaining
more strength.
| w. r. Lewis made a trip to Cortez to
consult with DR.. johnson, as he has
been feeling badly for several days.
A. w. Field and J. E. Bowers have
been working on new barn for Homer
Hughes the past week.