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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-21
CHAPTER XII
The Sheriff Arrives

Wild, and yet wilder, were the
tales that came from the Under
wood family concerning the short
and simple incident Of borrowed
gasoline. Even Charley McSwecu
conceded that the west must be re-
verting to halcyon times. Jerome
Underwood stuck to his four ban
dts with a tenacity worthy of the
best possible imagination. Harriet
Underwood, at first disposed to be
literal and to report only those
things which she saw, remembered
that she was clever enough to slip
her rings down her neck, where
they scratched but were otherwise
safe. She had held her ringlcs,
fingers out for the inspection Of
the man with the gun, and he
growled at her.
Chester confirmed the four ban
dts, because he had wisdom enough
to see that his father might appre-
ciate confirmation. There was a
note of depressed heroisla in Ches-
ter. Several times ele had been
about to leap; all that restrained
MIN, it appeared, was a fear that
when the shooting began others
than himself might fall as sacrifices
in the horrid fusillade He told
all this to Sally during the ride
back to the house, with a gay non
chalance that surprised her. She
had an idea that resourceful lying
rarely came before middle age, SO
that she was driven to believe taae
Chester was either precocious or
prematurely advanced in years.
Chester was large, strongly built
youth, doubtless capable Of bandits
as well as football; but, knowing
him Tor liar, she found herself
filled with an ungracious under
current of doubt concerning the
precise status of his nerve.
The most surprising development
involved Timothy, the Underwood
chauffeur. Timothy had begun by
being literal. He had been heard to
say that there was but one bandit.
But he multiplied by six, perhaps
inadvertently, perhaps because he
drew inspiration from higher
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-21
Where to Co
On Vacation
Where Ocean Breezes
Never Fail

Folks who neTer have more than
two-weeks' .vacation-you can't
make any mistake by spending your
time off at the seashore.
The beach is near at hand, there
fore easily reached, and inexpen-
#svely too, and you will always be
Sure of continued sea breezes, per-
feet bathing, good fishing, and the
same enioyments of cafe, theatre
and lounge that you get in a metro
8pohtan resort.
Jacksonville! The Old Town sure
sSas the beaches-Pablo Beach, At
ntic Beach, st. Augustine, May
FOrt-all within a short drive or
trolley ride-and perfect hotel
for headquarters-the Good Ara
gon-in the very center of every
thing - "For Convenience and
Pleasure on Bushes soF Leisure
a House with an Air all its Own.
Everything of any account in
Jacksonville is within a block of the
Good Ara2on.
Think no longer! Ponder no
MORE Decide now to spend your
days off at the seashore.
What's the use of getting time
tables and figuring out long trips?
there's everything nearby.
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saddle. If things came to the worst
t9IS24 : BY NEA Service nc

saddle. If things came to the wors1'
he and Sally could steal horses, and
with that event as a possibility he
was behooved to learn something
about this painful and primitive
method of travel.
Sally had just suggested that
they turn back, certain that by TIE
time they reached the house TIC
Wreck would have enough for the
day, when they encountered the
Observation-Disclosures, son, and
daughter. 1t was her first close
glimpse Of the family, and she stud
led them with interest, especially
Harriet. Charley performed tho
introduction.
The Underwoods did not pay
much attention to the Wreck, but
they were frankly interested in Sal
ly. Even Jerome Underwood was
disposed to be gracious, for he was
not unmindful of the dishes that
came to his table. 1t was his first
experience with woman cook az
the ranch, and it suited him so well
that he had forgotten all the adj
monitions Of his New York special
list.
On the homeward ride Under
wood and bis foreman rode tooeth-
er, talking Of the ranch. That Jeff
Sally and Chester Underwood pair
ed. Chester found himself in a
state of agreeable surprise. He did
not know that cooks were young
and good TO look at, and knew how
to sit in a saddle. He did not know
that they could laugh and talk ant
be unaffectedly interesting at thc
same time. But he discovered al
these things, and he forgot that tn
IA eh bored him. He had quite 6
gay time of it all the way home
| People from the east always had ar
interest for Sally; She liked to hear
about things of which she kreN
very little, being possessed of 6
healthy and enthusiastic curiosity
She led him to talk as much as lie
would, and found him willing.
Watching from the rear, the
Wrecks brooding turned into a mo-
rose channel. Why YVES ii that he
couldn't talk to woman in that
fashion? He new that he had none
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-21
q the graees; he .ses0raad- thena.- But !

1.-The graces; he scorned them But
why wererthey gipen-to the STRIPPING
sons of rich men? How did it come
that he was always clumsy and i'll
at east whenever woman was
about?
Even Sally Morgan bothered him
If she bothered him, why didn't she
bother Chester Underwood? But
she didn't; not a bit. Nor did Ches-
ter Underwood bother her. But
Henry Williams did; the Wreck
knew it. She was on an easy foot
ing of comradeship with the new
conner in five finutes; it was always
the same way with ranch hands, or
anybody else. But with himself he
felt that she was constantly under
q constraint, even though she tried
to mask it. She never understood
him; sometimes she laughed at him;
sometimes he was certain that she
had a sense Of pity for him, reali-
cation that fairly sickened him,
What the devil was the matter with
him anyhow? And with her?
When the ranch house came into
sight, some idiot urged his horse Ia
gallop. The Wreck assumed chat
it was Chester, but he could not be
sure. He was too busy. The Wrecks
gray galloped also; he had brain
less way of initiating other horses.
Everybody galloped. The Wreck
survived the gallop by some aston
ishing trick of fortune, but he did
not survive tie sudden stop at the
gate of the corral. He went right
on far little distance, reaching
the ground on all tours. AS he
slowly arose he became aware that
Chester was grinning down at him.
His hands rolled themselves into
fists automatically, and he took a
step forward. Then Sally was at
his side, gripping him firmly by
the arm.
Let go of me-" he said savage
ly. "'I'm all right.
Why, of course yeu are, Henry"
And then, in a whisper: you corae
with me. You're not going to do any
fighting today. I'm ashamed OF
you. Henry Williams, you're worse
than locoed steer. I Ion't know
what I'll do with you"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-21
II iEiEAsIRESSg
WEEPING DOG FOUND
THRU ADVERTISING

One of the best proofs there IS
naugh that you cannot find, naught
that you cannot dispose of by adj
vertising, came to light recently m
Los Angeles, Cal, Manager Her
ring of the Rylander theater,
quotes an advertisement which an
peared in Los Angeles news
paper;
Wanted dog that can cry.
He Cor she) must be able to
turn on the water works when ever
he cor she) is told.
"And he tor she) must be able
to turn them on good, and let
tears flow from his Tor herl eyes so
copiously that the showing of this
weeping Canine en- the motion pic
ture finn will bring tears to the
eyes of the audience.
Quite tall order! But it is
one which must be filled for such
dog is wanted to play a prominent
h part in the THE Huntress, pic
turization of Hubert Footner' S
Romantic comedy-drama now being
filmed at the United Stldios, Hol-
lyWood, by First National
so hurry up, you dog owners
If you have q dog that can cry and
cry good bring him around, Fame
is awaiting him tor her) on the
screen"
Now it might be supposed thai
1.-The motion picture studio was ad-
yertising hopelessly. But long age
the picture people have learned
! the truth of the slogan; at Pays
10 Advertise" And it was not sur.
Uprising to them a score or NOR,
dog owners were on hand with then
CANNES bright and early the next
morning. Out OF the yelping
snarling candidates the studio
manager picked one called strange
| ~ enough, Smiles"
The moral Of this tale, which i.
not q Press-agent yarn, is that ad
vertising can do many things fol
you. Somewhere somebody ha.
what you want, or wants what va,
have. 1t may be something yer,
freakish, very unusual, very BIZ
zarre; you may have something j.
mind whose possession you coul
put TO good purpose but which YOU
don't believe exists-like a weepin,
cog, for instance. But if it is ex
lstaht, advertising will ferret it on
1tor You. The greatest market il
the world is the Classified Depart
ment Of the daily press
The Huntress" will be shown a
the Rylander Friday and Saturdav
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-21
nrclN HERE TODAY

sTbo NERVOUS Wreck, = and ecct n
L. Young easerner, is dri%ng Sal
Morgan from her fathers rancn
1 the railroad station when they
f. out Of gasoline. The occupants
passing car refuse to lend thea
III and the Wreck takes five gal
ms at the point of gun.
Later they are held captive at a
Inch along the way because Char
4 Mcsween, the foreman, wants
Inv for a cook. They discover
|Bat Mr., Underwood, the wealthy
Epw York owner of the ranch, was
4 the car which they held up, and
slat he and his boy and girl are to
|tav at the ranch for several weeks.
h. Wreck overbears Underwood
Botify Sheriff Bob Wells, who is
Sanys fiance, of the robbery, and
.ells Sally.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-21
low co ON WITH THE STORY

sallys day did not brighten until
fternoon, when Charley made a
uggestion. The Underwoods had
hidden back into the hills to see
ONE of the prize cattle; hey might
Bot be back until late. Il Sally and
she Wreck wanted to take a couple
] i horses and look around a bit they
ould have their pick Of what was
|eft in the corral. Charley thougho
. e could find riding skirt for her /,
here were always some outfits for
possible guests.
The Wreck did not enjoy his ride.
He never did, though it would
ave been useless to expect him to
tdmit it. If only he knew where
charley had hidden the front wheel
bf the flivver he could laugh at
eyery horse in Montana. But jusa
bow there was a certain method in
bis grim purpose to stay in The
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-21
COMMISSIONERS START
CONDEMNATION ACTION

VALDOSTA, August 21.-The
county commissioners, having fail
ca to reach an agreement with j.
w. Bray regarding the price for
land needed for the new route Of
the Quitman road, have instituted
condemnation proceedings. Mr..
Bray has been Notified that the
proceedings will be taken up on
September 4. This is the only part
of the right of way not settled,
owners Of property at all other
points along the line having will
ingly donated the land for the road.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-21
The Modern Practice
In Summer Complaint

"Looseness" is frequent in SUM
mer because children will eat UNI
ripe or overripe fruit, raw vege-
tables and other indigestible food
Fermentation follows quickly.
Sometimes, there is fever, pain or
vomiting, and nearly always a diar-
rhoea, which simply means that ma
ture is trying to clear out the poi
son and gas.
The old idea-a serious mistake
was to check it with blackberry
or some other astringent. What
is needed is a cathartic. Hurry up
with the cleaning-out process. Then
give a lighter diet for while.
Castor oil is good, but better still
is Liv-o-Lax, which does the work
thoroughly, and the children ike to
take il. You can get a good-sized
)ottle at the drug store for soc,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-21

The Coolidges attend Sunday
services at the "old church" in
Plymouth, VI. A general scene
in the churchysrd is pictured and
it is interesting to note that Sc
cret service agents are scattered
through the little crowd. In the
other picture President and Mrs.
Coolidge are shown leaving the
church accompanied by the presi-,
dents father and their son John.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-21
SINADEI, HELD FOR
ATTACK, ASSAULTED
Prisoner is Probably Fatally Shot
BY Grandfather of Alleged
Girl Victim

ELIZABETH CITY, N. G., August
21-Joe swindel, who is held in
Pasquotank county Jail, charged
with an attack upon a girl, was shot
and perhaps fatally wounded at the
Jail this morning by the grandfa-
Their Of the girl.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-21

dent father and their son JOiAH'
sources. At any rate, he did not
spoil matters; he magnlfied.
Timothy ate his meals in the
kitchen. He was a respectful crea-
ture, although he came from New
York. lie always said "sir' ana
ma am" until Sally was in fidgets.
over his deferential speech. He had
a mild glance that followed her
wherever she went, which the
Wreck observed, and of course ms
took. So he formed a dislike lo1
Timothy, who did not exactly cringe
under his obvious displeasure, buJ
who met it with a patient submis-
sion that was worse than defiance.
There was not harm in Timothy :he
merely led through force of higher
example.
But most annoying CT all the
people at the ranch, so far as the
| Wreck was concerned, was Chester
| Underwood Chester, having dis
covered Sally on horseback, was re-
discovering her in the kitchen. lie
kept drifting in and out, on pre-
texts, and sometimes he sat down
and watched her as she worked with
her sleeves rolled up on brown
arms. To Chester the Wreck was
merely a person who washed dishes,
waited on table, and fell off horses
quite uninteresting ard not a
claimant for notice.
The washer of dishes found him
self growing surly, without know.
ing why. The able-bodied heir Of
Jerome Underwood was not worth
bothering about, so long SIS he stuck
to his own business and did not
annoy the Wreck. He could talk
to Sally, if he chose, and if Sail
chose to talk to him, which il. seem
ed that she did
Sally was growing FESTIVE. This
labor of cooking for a large house
hold did not dismay her, although it
was not exactly recreation. She
wanted to be moving again, al
though the time and the means had
not presented themselves. But no
matter how necessary it might be to
remain in hiding, it was also irk-
some. Being young, She did not
have the patience that comes with
years.
| Anything that broke the routine,
however, was welcome, even an ia-
! vitation from Chester for a ride
over the hills. She wene and there
were just two in the marty. Mo-
body had invited the Wreck, and as
it was not Sally's party, he could
not fairly expect it. She did not
believe that he cared to go, any
how, for he hated horses. AS She
and Chester rode off he stood lear
ing against the frame Of The kitchen
door glowering at them. It wouid
not have been a good time for any
body to offer him pleasantries.
He felt unaccountably lonesome
as Sally's horse disappeared over a
rise All the way from Pittsbng
to the Bar-M he never suffered
from Consequences, although there
were days when he scarcely ev-
changed a word with anybody. Bur
no it seemed that the world con
spired to isolate him, and he re-
sented the conspiracy. Tie had an
uncomfortable sense Of being de-
serted as she rode away.
He went back into the kitchen.
after-a while, where Timothy sat in.
a corner reading a magazine. There
were some dishes that Belonged inI
the pantry, and the Wreck started
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-21
AN ExnnARArrNG EFEEcT

A bottle of Herbine on the shelf at
home is like having doctor in the house
all the time. 1t gives instant relief when
the digestion gets out Of order or the
bowels fail to act. One Or two doses is
all that is necessary to start things NOV
ing and restore that fine feeling Of exhil-
aration and buoyancy of spirits which be-
longs only to perfect health, Price 500.
Sold by
Americas Drug CO.
Carswell Drug Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-21

aganst chair leg, and two Of the
dishes Sid off the top Of the Pile
aRo splintered on the floor. The
wreck stood Sowing at them until
ne beard smoker from the corner.
timothy was griming with good
natufed amusement.
CCoptinued in Our Mex, Issue)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-21

q man wanted for counterfeitiae
IN y. Louis has been arrested n
Honduras which was making money
go q long ways.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-21

Philadelphia woman mas recover
ed her memory after four months,
so maybe her first words were,
TITS hotter than it was last sum
mer."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-21

Grasshoppers are running the
Oklahoma apple crop, but maybe
there weren't enough jugs to hold
it, anyway.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-21

rive robbers got $4,000 at noon
roma Tuseola, Illg bank but $1,000
eaca IS poor paw for running in the
hot sun.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-21

FOR SALE Farm 5 miles from
Americas on Friendship road.
Mrs R. E, Cato.-19-6t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-21

The secret of many a suddenly
rich mans success is a secret still.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-21

FOR RENTING rooms, with or
without board. Phone SAP.
-2l-3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-08-21
CAssIFlEDApS

WANTED-To exchange, desirable
city residence fo" one in suburbs
with few acres OF land. Postoffice
Box 294.-21-2t
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-03-22
II COUNCIL
AWARDS CONTRACT.

The Mortified City Council on Mon
day night awarded a contract to Chas.
S. Corson, of Linwood, for the con
struction Of a two-story brick and
stucco City Hall or Shore road, to cost
approximately $4,000. According to
specifications made in the award, the
work will begin Immediately and is to
be completed within four months.
After repeated petitions on the part
of a number of Mortified citizens,
who sought relief from a smoke nui-
and escaping fumes from the
Somers Brick Co, Council passed an
anti-smoke ordinance, which was re-
ferred to the committee on ordinances.
II is said the bill was framed solely
to combat the deteriorating effects of
the fumes and smoke from the brick
kiln, which has been destroying res
tation and decreasing property and
rent values in the vicinity of the plant.
Council confirmed Mayor Swilkey's
appointment of William Ritz, former
Atlantic City patrolman. to the office
of Chief of Police. Mortified now has
an established police department with
II special patrolmen.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-03-22
CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY.

A pleasant evening was spent at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles lrelan
in honor of their son, Warren's, birth,
on Monday, March II. The rooms
were prettily decorated with green
streamers and shamrock; also huge
punches of pink roses adorned the
various hooks. The table was decor
ated in a pleasing manner, bearing a
large birthday cake with candles
aglow. The favors were three-leaf
skamroeks. Music, games and dane
ing constituted the evenings enjoy
ments. Several wore costumes ap-
protpiate to the day, especially EN-
DRY Martin, who i-mpersonated st.
Patrick. The guests departed at a
late hour, wishing the host many hap
p Y returns of the day. Those who en-
loved the event included Warren Ire
Ian. Misses Dolly Fries, Margaret
Smith. Blanche Sutton, Le1ora Smith,
Elizabeth Parker. Eva L~ippincott, Ma
RE Simpkins. of Medford Florence
Stuck. Mildred Pierce, Messrs. Clar-
ence Price. Elmer Williams. Wesley
Ford. John Hand, Ernest Bennett,
Rom. Eekman, William Leeds, Emory
Martin, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Rudolph
and son, Mr.. and Mrs. Warren SUIT
ton. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles ". Irelan,
Mr.. and Mrs. William E. Mathis and
Children
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-03-22
SHARPE ELECTED
CHAMBER SECRETARY.
Al Regular Meeting it is Decided
to Hold Special Session With
Luncheon on March 81.

At the regular meeting of the Pleas
antville Chamber of Commerce, held
last Wednesday evening in City Hall
]. Vincent Sharpe was elected secre-
tary to succeed James B. Adams, re-
signed.
The committee in charge of the
to have the name of the
historic Shore Road restored, reported
that several organizations are active
ly engaged in the undertaking, having
appointed committees for the purpose,
and taking other steps looking toward
the success of the project.
1t was decided to hold a special
g%et-together meeting in Salem NJ. E.
Church on Monday, March 81. Ar
rangements are being completed for a
luncheon to be served by the Ladies
Aid Society of that Church. A promi-
nent speaker will address the gather
ing. There have been a large number
of new members added to the roster
of the Chamber since the first of the
year, and President Stoloff is DESTROYS
of having as large an attendance as
possible at this meeting. New ideas
will be advanced for the betterment of
the City in general, and the meeting
will be open for discussion of any
civic Improvement. Tickets will be
mailed each member. A large attend
ance is a~nticipated.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-03-22
TALL CEDARS DANCE
DRAWS HUGE CROWD.

The dance given on the Hotel
Breakers roof, Atlantic City, last Mon
day evening, by the Atlantic City For
est of Tall Cedars, drew a capacity
house. "Bricky" Seaman, as master of
ceremonies, kept the dancers in a
happy frame of mind throughout the
evening, his clever witticisms provok-
ing much merriment. Five lucky ia
vor dances were a feature. Refresh
ments were served by the entertain
ment committee. The music, which
was furnished by the S%eashore Sere-
naders, was of the highest order.
Among the local residents who attend
ed were: Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob o. Herr,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hewes, DIR. and
Mrs. w. j. Hudson, Mr.. and Mrs. AL
fred V. Wright. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Crawford, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter w.
Whitman, MI. and Mrs. Harry Hell
frich, Jr,, Mrs. William H. Policy, Miss
Marie Miller, Miss Elmira Day, Miss
Hazel Haxton, George Martin, Lewis
Adams and Joseph NJ. Ingersoll.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1924-03-22
p. o. OF A. CELEBRATES
9th ANNIVERSARY

More than one hundred members
and friends of Camp 8, P. o. of A,
gathered in Junior Order Hall to cele-
brate the eighth anniversary of the
lodge last Friday night. The affair
was one of the most successful that
the lodge members have ever given.
The program was: Singing, THE
Star Spangled Banner" audience;
welcome address, Mrs. Arlinda era
mer, president; piano solo, Mrs. Ethel
Daugherty; toe dance. Miss Ruth Ire
land; reading, Mrs. Matte Miller;
musical selection, Mrs. Jessie Chew
and Miss Anna Chew; reading, Mrs.
Elsie Somers; dance, Miss Jean Eek
man and Miss Edythe Baker; reading,
Mrs. Matte Miller.
Reading, Mrs. Harriet Kinsey; duet,
| Master John Daugherty and Miss Ruth
Ireland; recitation, Mrs. George Ira
Wis; recitation, Mrs. Esther DeYen-
dorf; piano solo, Mrs. Ethel Daugher-
ty; reading, Mrs. Harriet Kinsey; rec
itation, Mrs. Grace Bowen.
A comic sketch was given by Mrs.
Anna Eckman, Mrs. Arlinda Cramer,
Mrs. Mary Dreher, Mrs. Anna Adams,
Mrs. Emma Schaaf and Mrs. Emma
Dearney.
The program closed with a mock
wedding, when Mrs. Anna Eckman
played groom, Mrs. Elizabeth Benner
bride, and Mrs. Anna Adams preacher.
Following the program a delicious
supper was served. Camps SO and 81,
of Atlantic City, were represented by
large delegations.