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WESLACO

PERSONALS
B. B. Bunro. p. G. Matzen. L. q.
Garrett and j. o. Frizzell motored to
McAllen and Reynosa Thursday.
Mrs. Lynn Wright returned fron
Amarillo Saturday after srendin-
several months with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Ben Nail.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. G. Harrett rc-
turned from points in Alabama Fri
day.
Mrs. C e. Swift and two sons arc
visiting Mrs. Swift's parents. Nh. and
Mrs. J. G.. Garner in San Benito.
Miss Sadie Mae Shaw who spent
several days at the s. v. Brandon
home left for her home in Waco
Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Bunro and chill
dren OF Decatur, ILL.,, Mrs. J. @. FRI
zell and children and Mrs. r. G. Mat
zen spent Friday in Edcouch with
Mr.. and Mrs. r. C. Gordon.
Miss Blanche Chatum Of Waco re-
turned home Saturday after twisting
in the G. W. Gound home for several
days.
the n. v. Tracy home Friday.
7. c. Herold Of Cordell. Okla. ar
rived Tuesday to be n guest in the
]. A. and W. L. Emery homes.
Stephen Moncrief and Albert Zu-
berbueler have gone back % Waco
after visiting with Earl Pike.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas F. Rives re-
turned from Sherman Thursday
They were accompanied BY their
daughters, Misses Rosemary and
Ruth who had been visiting relatives
and friends in Chicago.
Miss Wilma Rae Scale Of Karnes
City is a guest Of the Fl. Tobin fam
Mr.. and Mrs. &. A. Reil and dauch-
,ers Of Brownsville, and Mr.. and Mrs.
NearI Walker and sons spent Sunday
afternoon In Ebony Heights with the
A. Hemza family.
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s3s4.sO, S. NJ. Jester s431.O5, and G,
q. Henson $4,000.
In the race for county judge, c. r.
Mayfield has expended s24s and
Oscar c. Daney $430.69, these
amounts including the $500 assess
ment Of the committee.
The candidates for county attorney
are assessed $3.50, and their expense
accounts, including this item, show
that r. W. Moran has expended $3.50
and NJ. R. Hall s4l9.50.
w. B. Walton, candidate for tax
collector has expended $40S.s5 and
j. j. Fox, candidate for reelection 70
the same office has expended $3.50.
The assessment for this office was
$500.
In the contest for district clerk Joe
Cunningham has expended $2l0.40 and
John r. Seaman $lS5. The assess
ment Of these candidates was $3.50.
Mrs. A. w. Cooke and Mrs. o. L.
Hipp. rival candidates for county
treasurer. have expended $171.s0 and
$12s.30, respectively. Their assess
ments we're SIS. In the race for
county superintendent Mrs. w. r,
Jones has spent 1874 and r. A. Wool
ridge s2l2.95. including the assess
ment Of 500.
The three candidates for county
commissioner in Precinct No. / report
as follows: II. NJ. Pattee $3.50, Con-
slant Laroche 500, Charles Engler
S103.25. In Precinct No. 2 5. H. Bell
reports sI3l and George Champion
1852. Judge A. v. Logan Of precinct
No. 8 reports SIPS and j. I. Mayfield
slO2. The assessment for candidates
for county commissioner is 500.
n. d. Seago, county clerk. and q. A.
Cowden, tax assessor, who have no
opposition, report their assessments
which are $500 and $50. respectively,
All precinct candidates. including
justices of the peace and constabies
we're assessed $40. and their reports
cover this amount with occasionally
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IS to $40 for cards or announcements.
No further expense reports will be
filed until after the primary. the Law
requiring all candidates to file COM
plete reports Of receipts and expendi-
lures within ten days after the
fourth Saturday in July. Two re-
ports have already been filed, one
25 days and the other eight days be-
fore the primary.
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Of the program, Vacations / Have
Had" Members OF the club sub
mitted pictures and told Of vacation
experiences. Mrs. F. c. Richey was
successful in a contest which fol-
lowed. At the close Of the program
delicious pineapple sherbet and cake
was served by the hostesses. The next
meeting vii be held at the home Of
Mrs. Charles Gobar on the afternoon
Of August 2.
PERSONALS
Mr.. and Mrs. II. O. Moore and chill
dren, Myrtle, Hazel and Bernice have
returned to their home after spend
ing several days visiting with rela-
tives and friends in Oklahoma and
Arkansas.
Miss Katherine Morley Of Weslaco
visited recently with Miss Annette
Schneider. Miss Morley and Miss
Schneider formerly attended high
school in Brownsville together.
Mr.. and Mrs. Truett Jordon have
returned from a two weeks vacation
spent with Mr.. Jordon's parents at
Dover, Ark.
A number of Los Fresnos people
attended the Hardin-Yates debate at
FL Jardin on Friday evening. Those
who attended are: Mr.. and Mrs. +. {.
Richey, Mr.. and Mrs. W. Z. Bowles,
Mr.. and Mrs. Dee Zumwalt, Mrs. 4. II.
Cilley. Chris Bingley, Robert Bingly,
Miss Edith Ryan. r. $. Ryan, John
Dee Zumwalt. George Laaksa and
Francis Schmitt.
II. B. Heath OF Miami. Fla, was a
weekend guest of Mr.. and Mrs. +. II.
Cilley.
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LA FERIA
BIRTHDAY PARTY

BIRTHDAY PARTY +.
number of little folks gathered
:, tbe home Of T. Y. Flynt Wednes-
day afternoon 70 help him celebrate
his sixth birthday and to bring him
many delightful little gifts.
MANY games were enjoyed ~ the
.h;idrcn on the beautiful lawn and
.s.s- an afternoon brimful OF fun the
Restless. Mrs. Flynt. served delicious
"sFyeshments Of cake. and pop corn
Ills. peppermint candy sticks and
i"monade' Those enjoying this happy
- were Dorothy Jane and Muriel
v;sster. Virginia Allen. Mary Vir-
ria and 7. y. Flynt, Jr, Bobbie
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Just-Sew club will meet With Mrs.
Harry Slavitchek.
Wednesday Bridge club meets at
the home Of Mrs. Maurice Brulay.
Wednesday Tournament Bridge
club will meet with Mrs. Robert
Schwarz.
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Italy Asks Soviet to
Carry on Hunt for Six

MOSCOW. July 24.-tP-The Sow
let rescue commission had received
an official request from the Italian
government to search for the still
missing men carried off In the bag
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MISSIONARY G

Members or the Woman's Mission
arv entertained on Friday evening.
with an ice cream social at the home
OF Mrs. n. G. Chatelle. During the
evening games were played on the
lawn by the children while the older
people enjoyed a social visit The pro-
ceeds, which will be used to pay on
the parsonage debt, amounted to
about twenty dollars.
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PERSONALS
LOS
PROMOTION SOCIETY MEETS

PROMOTION sUtIET1 MEEIS
The Catholic Women's Promotion
society met at the home of Mrs. De
Somer on Friday afternoon. A short
business session was held after which
the time was spent in sewing and
chatting. At the close of the meeting
a delicious fruit salad course was
served "a the following: Mrs. Charles
Gobar. Miss Mary Schmitt. Mrs.
Francis Schmitt, Miss Margaret
Kretz, Mrs. r. S. Ryan. Mrs. William
Kretz. and Mrs. Josephine Kretz Of
81. Louis. Mo.
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Valley Society
Phone z
Phone z

Todd. Jack Malone, Junior Forbes and
Bobbie Stephenson.
HONOR GUEST
Mrs. Amos Todd was hostess on
Thursday afternoon at an informal
party honoring Mrs. Sage of Houston.
The afternoon was spent in visiting
and musical numbers by Mrs. S. d.
kieffer and at the close delightful re-
freshments of punch, sandwiches and
fudge were served to the following
guests: Mesdames Sage, Mccoy,
Flynt, Stephenson, Kieffer, Bowers
and Miss Margaret Oliver.
PERSONALS
Mr.. and Mrs. +. X. Stephenson and
son, Robert, returned Sunday from
Chicago, where they spent the past
six weeks.
Mrs. Sage Of Houston arrived Sun
day 10 spend some time with her
brother. r. Y. Flynt and family.
Mr., and Mrs. Carl Kiester and fam
liz returned Sunday from Kerrville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Todd and son.
Bobbie and J. A. Burns, were dinner
| guests Sunday at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. W. s. Hammontree in Harrington.
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TO CLIR

Mrs. s. +. Barr and Mrs. J.. a.
White we're hostesses to the Woman's
Service club on Thursday afternoon
AZ the high school building. During
made on the carnival which was held
recently. The proceeds came TO one
hundred and six dollars. A nomi-
mating committee was also appointed.
Mrs. W. B. Palmer was selected as
chairman with Mrs. W. r. Bowles
and Mrs. Russell Bingly as helpers.
Miss Ethel Cannon was IN charge
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Of the Italia as wall as an offer Oh
two ~airplanes o. assist.
The Italian government also offeS
ed 10 finance repairs TO the ieat
breaker Krassin and to supply coa
and food for q further expedition.
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CHRISTIAN WOMEN
Holm CEGGWnN

CHRISTIAN WOMEN
HOLD SESSION
Mrs. j. H. Mathews was hostess TO
Circle No. / OF the Ladies Aid Of
the Central Christian church Monday
afternoon. Eight members attend
ed the meeting. including Mrs. ".
w. Bollinger. the president. The
hostess served light refreshments
during the meeting.
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SEBASTIAN
PICNIC AND SWIM

PICNIC AND SWIM
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnny Landphier
we're hosts 20 a swimming party and
picnic supper at Midway Friday eve
ming. Those enjoying the occasion
were Mr.. and Mrs. b. N. King. and
children, Ola Belle and Anis0n, Mr..
and Mrs. W. T. Wilson and daugh-
tiers. Lois and Hazel, Mrs. l.. l..
Rudd and daughters, Mildred aud
Myrtle and Nell ~Sprouse.
CLAUDE DAY ENTERTAINS
Claude Day entertained a group ~
his friends az his home east Of Sc
bastian Friday evening. Games and
music were enjoyed. The guests in
cluded Misses Belle Williams, Grace
Williams f. Elizabeth Rayel. Helen
West, Ellen Vaughn. VERNE West and
Travis Sailing, Lewis Rudd. Oakley
West, Bill Moran and Bill Vaughn.
PERSONALS
Mr.. and Mrs. j. p. Hargrove and
son Eugene were in Lyford Wednes-
day.
Mrs. NJ. B. Bourne. Miss Nell
Sprouse and their nephew, Newton
Klemann, Jr., were in Harlingen
Wednesday.
Rev. and Mrs. j. J. Murphy and
sons, Joe and William of Waco. we're
guests Of friends here Saturday.
Mrs. E. X. Watson was a business
caller in Harlingen Saturday.
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BAPTIST w. NJ. S.

Circles No. / and 2 OF the Baptist
Woman's Missionary Society met
Jointly at the church Monday after
noon. Mrs. Ewing Clark. chairman
of No. /. and Mrs. J.. +. Dowis. Of
Circle No. 2. were both present. a
very interesting lesson. Women OF
TT. Bible" based on the book OF
Ruth. wal presented by Mrs. kabler'
while Mrs. Dowis led the devotional.
Circle No. 3. of which Mrs. Ben L.
Clark is chairman. had a visiting day
instead Of the regular meeting and
lesson study. spending the time
calling on the new members in the
church.
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Mrs. Jesse bennett accompanied
Mrs. Creager and Miss Elizabeth to
Camp Waldemar. neal kerrville
Saturday. She and Mrs. Creager ex-
pect to return within a few days.
John McCleary and George Muir
ply plan 10 leave tomorrow and
drive to San Antonio and Kerrville
TO meet their families who have
been away on a short vacation.
Mrs. i. Cohen arrived this morning
from Chicago. where she went 10
attend the funeral of her brother.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Muckleroy and
o James left Monday on a motor
trip which will take them to their
old home town. Terrell, as well as
Houston. Longview. and several 9TH
er Texas points.
Mr.. and Mrs. u. +. Parker and
children have just arrived here
from Victoria, Mexico. and will make
their home In this city.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rubarth have
just returned from their wedding
trip 70 Colorado and other points,
and are at home in the Green
apartments near the high school.
Mrs. Rubarth was Miss Eva Falter,
Of San Antonio previous 70 her mar
riage. Mr.. Rubarth ~ well known
here, having been coach at the high
school the past year. Mrs. Dick
Harris is planning a party in honor
Of Mrs. Rubarth next week.
Mrs. William Brown and two sons.
William and Richard. left Sunday
for Austin. where they will visit
relatives this week. returning to
Brownsville Friday.
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Todd, Jack Malone, Junior Forbes an
Bobbie Stephenson.
The Washington times., 1928-12-08

What is it. darling?" Michael
asked anxious1y.
Helm the crowd there With
an awful. expression! Madge
managed.
Michael. who loved her. under
stood To whom she referred. That
fellow Carroll Dudley2P he asked,
and Madge knew nothing of the
pain in his heart. Don't let him
affect you like that. my sweet.
Just put him out of your mind"
He began to talk of the we'd
ding reception and of the people
who had been there. as though
nothing very serious had occurred.
He did not act the role of the,
eager bridegroom. and Madge, ap-
preciating the fact. felt grateful
But she must stop this non
sense, she told herself. Why
should she become emotionally
upset just, because she had
glimpsed Carroll among the
crowd?
You are a verv understanding
person. Michael" Madge rewarded
him. He took her hand fondly in
his and kissed it adoringly.
"What a bride. he whispered.
do you mind doing me one little
favor"
''What?''
Look a little less attractive in
that pink hat thing Of yours"
Pink! she shifted. Don't you
know the difference between pink
and ashes OF roses?'
But don't look so beautiful or
I won't promise not to kiss you
just as we get out of the car, and
all the dear camera men are shoot
ing at us. BY the way, have you
any idea of how unimpOrtant ]
am? I've always heard that. the
bridegroom ranks far below-say
the cook who made the cake"'
By now Madge was accustomed
TO what his wealth would do. Of
The Washington times., 1928-12-08

Dear met Isn't it terrible; he
said with infinite gentlenesE. Ny
exquisitely beautiful fiahee was
attracted by q worthless rotter.
because he thrilled her. And you
think ] can't understand? What
did tell you about love, my
sweetest? What d pitiable thing
my love would he ifa it died on
learning that ,black-guard had
made YOU unhappy. Forget it
with all your other troubles, once
you have handed them to me to
take care Sofs'
"Oh, Michael.' and she cling to
him. What have / done to earn
love like yours?"
But he would not let her be
serious. He said he was fainting
for want of food. and was this her
northern hospitality. to him., a.,
southerner2 And then. he insisted
on peeling the potatoes and vast.
ing half of them, and the evening
was the gayest possible so shat
Madge wondered that. she could
ever have doubted his understand.
ing. And from now on, she de
termined, she would Danish all
AAClAtOI y Olr-N>NIlDils EEOfH, HbGT- II1kltCl
Next morning at 10 O'Clock, Mrs.
Van Tyn's victoria. drawn by the
big. housekeeping greys. with the
coachman and. footman in the Van
Tyn livery. stopped at her door
to the intense joy of. the, children
on the block. and there was Anna
again to pack for her. and later
to take her things by taxi TO
Washington Square.
Tam, born snob that he was,
seemed to approve of the. equip
age as he sat by Madge'sl side
while the greys trotted snartly
down the Avenue, many a ira fife
cop smilingly giving them the
right of way.
The days that followed passed
as though in an orchid-colored
haze for Madge. She had no time
for thought.
Meanwhile. to her delight. the
ankle and strained ligaments- heal
ed so quickly that she discarded
even the canes. and, walking
without a limp. she sensed only
occasionally a twinge Of pain.
Mrs. Van Tyn, who belonged to
the old school, caused trades
people to bring their wares for
her inspection, so that the vast
drawing-room often resembled
department store, while filters and
dressmakers worked in some of
the upstairs rooms of the man.
sion.
And the press! It was Madge's
first experience of what the rich
must suffer. although it gave her
a curious excitement. Despite
Mrs. Van Tyn's protests. ,Madge
was forced to give several inter-.
views and TO pose again and
again for the clicking cameras.
Headlines screa amed of the, rO-
mantle and suddenly-srranged
The Washington times., 1928-12-08
NOW Continue.

'T want to spend our honey
moon in my old Virginia home,
despite the heat" he told her
when they were in the car again.
ssBut later. when we run over to
Paris, / will try and find you
Jewels worthy of your beauty"
When they told old Mr.. Sayre
the news on his return from the
office. he was delighted. Michael
would not hear of him continuing
In his employ. Instead. he would
back any of the schemes in which
Madge's father was so interested,
and when Madge warned him
privately that it would only mean
financial loss. he laughed.
Darling" he said. don't worry
about your father. Isn't the main
thing to make him happy? I'll in
Etruct Albright to see he doesn't
lose too much on his various
schemes. but let him have the
kick of playing with them-the
dear old boy
They were in the kitchen, and
Madge had put on an apron.
Michael slipped a protective arm
around her waist.
II don't want my little girl TO
be worried about anything" he
went on tenderly. My job is TO
keep you happy, my sweet. That's
only fair when you think of how
happy you have made me. / can
hardly believe my own luck-tl1at
] should be the first man in your
your life..'
Madge paused, her hand on the
icebox door. What would he saw
If he knew about Carroll? Should
she tell him? IL she did not, she
would feel a cheat forever after.
She turned to him.
Michael she said impulsiveIy.
There was a man.
There was pause. She
watched his face closely, but
could learn nothing from it.
A portrait painter. an artist"
she forced the unwilling words.
He is an aviator as weIl-a.nd from
girls point of view, terribiY
thrilling and fascinating man. J
loved him as l can never love
again, Michael. That is why
told you the truth when / said
that you do not thrill me-
Go on" he said quietly, look.
ing away from her. So she told
him of the thrilling flights through
the air. of posing for Carroll, and
of being engaged to be married.
She told of how Carroll had lied
and betrayed. and even how he
had followed her to Atlantic City.
Now" she said at last, "T
think ] hate him. but the fact re-
mains that he did thrill me. Yes,
he did. Michael, ard you have to
know it,
From her finger she slipped the
huge diamond and held 1t out 10
Michael.
IF it makes any difference"
she concluded. little brokenly,
If YOU don't think you can make
me love you the way you want 70
be loved. take this back. Michael 1"
Winchester rose from his chair.
lie said nothing, but he was snil-
ing tenderly as he took her in his
arms and bent to kiss the golden
silk Of her hair.
The Washington times., 1928-12-08

II require and charge you both,
as ye will answer at the dread
ful day of Judgment when The
secrets of all hearts shall be dis.
closed ="
The secrets of all hearts. Well.
shc had told Michael, and Michael
understood.
More words more scattered
phrases - and her own voice.
though it seemed to belong to
someone else, saying Il do.
Then the ring of platinum and
diamonds.
The ceremony ended
Michael was kissing her rever-
emily. And her father! Dear old
father. pretending that he wasn't
weeping-and others claiming the
privilege of the occasion.
Then the reception. when Madge
and Michael stood under a huge
floral bell in the canopied garden
more haze. And Madge
felt that il this We're quiet
Wedding. she was glad she had
escaped a big one - time to
change into going-away frock
of ashes-or-rose chiffon. with a
huge floppy hat. Everyone say
ing goodbye and there was
Michael leading her down the car.
peted steps to the waiting car.
She heard the buzz of conversa-
ton from the gathered crowd, held
back by special police. She saw
cameramen grinding away.
She got into the car. and
Michael sat beside her. as SER
want closed the door. The crowd
cheered, and she leaned out me-
chanically to smile at them-and
thereto the right-there, not five
feet away, was the face of Carroll
Dudley-Carroll, who was smiling
bitterly ."
CHAPTER IA
A momentary faintness threat
ened Madge as the car moved
away.
The Washington times., 1928-12-08

ficials were awaiting them, ana
although several flashlights were
taken, they. were efficiently
guarded and rushed to an elevator
and down to the track where the
private car was attached at the
rear of the train.
But even Madge was a little sur
prised at the luxury that greeted
her when she entered and Tam
came rushing to welcome her.
Anna was in attendance, and. 40
Michael went to change into
lighter suit, she led Madge to her
own room.
Mr.. winchester found out from
your father that you were fond Of
lavender and green. So. and here
she opened the door. Mr.. Win.
chester had all this done in those
colors for you"
Madge was touched at Michaefs
thoughtfHiness. but she accepted
the new decorations as matter of
course. Then she caught herself
up suddenly. Then one
grew used to having everything in
very short while. Even the
LtiEllI VI luAuGS uAuIl idSts
."It was dear of you to think Of
the lavender and green. she
thanked Michael. when she re.
Joined him for dinner
After the dinner. they sat silent
as the train sped through the June
twilight From within the car
came the soft strains of carefully
muted victrola.
TELL me about your travels"
Madge suggested. II want to goS
to the South Sea Islands-and to
China. Can we, Michael?"
Certainly not" he replied.
Don't you know that you only
have to tell me that you want a
slice of the moon and that it's up
to me to, get it for your
Sweet thing" she smiled at
him, leaning her golden head back
The Washington times., 1928-12-08

wedding between the beautiful
unknown girl and one Of the
worlds richest men. kilograms
and cablegrams from all overs
the world poured in to Wash
ington Square. while it seemed
that even the big house could
not possibly contain the gifts.
But at last the wedding morn
ing dawned.
And while Madge waited for
her breakfast, she glanced through
a stack of letters and kilograms
that Anna had neatly slit at the
ends.
Among them was a cablegram
from England. 1t read:
LET ME- GREET YOU ON
YOUR WEDDING MORNING MY
DEAR LITTLE SISTER TO BE
TO TELL YOU HOW SINCERE
is THE WELCOME HAVE FOR
YOU STOP IF YOU ARE ONLY
HALF AS SWEET AS MICHAEL
CABLES ME- THEN YOU ARE
GOING SOME AS WE AMERI-
CANS SAY STOP CHEERIO
AND LOTS OF LUCK AND
LOVE FROM YOUR SISTER TO
BE (Signed) EDITH.
For a moment Madge did not
understand Then suddenly she
grasped.. it: this informal and
affectionately.wolf fed cablegram,
simply signed Edith" was from
none. other than Michaels sister,
the Duchess of Penndale!
The morning and early after
noon slipped by. and Madge, very
much in a haze, entered the big
drawing-room on the arm of her
father. There were flowers every
where. anM some so intimate
friends. Two white-robed clergy
men stood in front of an impro.
vised altar banked high with
lilies. And there was Michael, his
face white and set
More haze l" chanted words
= WAS she actually being
married. or was this a dream?