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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-10-13
CHAPTER FORTy-E1GH7


CHAPTER FORTY EIGHT
HERE was no light in the hall
a and the room was in dusk.
The figure outlined in the doorway
was indistinct.
One glance told Norma that it
was not Chris. oh" she said. IT
II thought it was some one else!"
She stepped forward and at the
same moment the man in the door,
way moved. Norma could see his
face more clearly.
Suddenly she felt as though the
floor were sinking beneath her. Her
heart pounded terriflcally and some
thing hot and burning caught in
her throat.
Mark" she cried Historically. ct
isn't you'll Mark"
Il hope I didn't startle you"
Marks voicel Oh, but there was
no doubt of it. Mark staring at her
as though he, too, could not be-
lieve his eyes.
Il telephoned, Norma, but they
told me you weren't here. I couldn't
wait any longer and so I came"
But it can't be! It can't be you,
Mark"
The girl swayed. She put out one
hand and felt Marks arm about
her. A long way off she seemed to
. hear his voice. He was saying some
thing about cold water.
What was that blaclness before
her eyes? How was it that Mark
was there and she could not see
him?
Mark" the girl cried again in
trembling voice. "You-have you
come back?"
He helped her to the davenport,
rested her head against the pillows.
Then she felt something cold on her
forehead. Mark was holding a cup
to her lips, urging her to drink
I'm all right" Norma protested.
She could see him now. Across the
room the table lamp was burning,
Mark was on his knees beside the
davenport. His face was close to
Norma's.
BeUJer nOWr" ne asked.
The girls deeply fringed eyelids
widened. She said in a voice bare
ly above a whisper, How did you
get here?"
It'll tell you. I'll tell you every
thing just as soon as you're feeling
better. It's not much of a story!
Might have known the shock would
do something like this. Idiot that
am! Here-can I fix those pill
lows more comfortable"
Norma shook her head. tits as
though I'm dreaming" she said
softly. you'll go away when 1
wake up, won't you?"
81 won't CO." Mark treasured
her, unless you send me. I didn't
know you'd been sick, Norma
You're thinner. You look pale, too 3"
AS the girl struggled to rise he
added, Don't move Just lie there
and rest a little longer"
Norma objected. There was
nothing wrong with her, she said.
She wanted to know where Mark
had come from? What had he been
doing?
1--we never heard anything
about you," she said, "since you
went away. 1 didn't get any let
ters-"
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tlnued)
The older girl was watching her.
You don't mind being alone for a
little while, do your" she asked care
Iessly. Wen need things from the
oehcatessen for dinner. Then I
mink 1 should telephone Mrs. Ever
cut that you've decided to stay here
tonight. If you don't mind, I'll run
out and do it now"
Why, no. I don't mind"
Chris picked up her pocketbook.
won't be long" she said as she
turned and opened the door.
IL seemed to Norma that Chris
TOOK long time for those errands.
Inc delicatessen was in the same
piock, the telephone on the first
Hoor Of the building.
len minutes should have been
enough for both errands, but when
ten minutes had passed Chris had
not returned.
Norma moved about restlessly.
Sne slipped out Of her suit, bathed
her lace and freshened it with pow
der. Then she got into a house
frock.
She was lying on the davenport,
eyes closed but wide awake, when
mere was a knock at the door.
Norma arose to answer it. She
thought, TITS Chris. She must have
forgotten her key"
The Washington times., 1931-01-02
Official Receptions Mark
Beginning of New Year

line Hyde was in black crepe,
embroidered in gay colors and
q hat which corresponded.
Mrs. Robert Patterson La
mont's gown Of black crepe was
modishly fashioned and she
wore a small black hat.
Mrs. William N. Doak, wife
of the new Secretary of Labor,
who made her appearance at an
official reception for the second
time since entering the Cabinet
circle, wore black velvet,
trimmed with rare old lace, a
black velvet hat and a scarf Of
ermine about her shoulders.
Mrs. Nicholas Longworth,
around whom much interest in
the Blue Room centered, wore a
strikingly lovely gown of blue
and rose metal cloth, with a hat
of the blue shades of the dress,
and a brown fox fur across her
shoulders.
From the White House the
notables hurried to the Pan
American Union Building where
the Secretary of State and Mrs.
Stimson entertained at their an
nual New Year Day breakfast.
Diplomats and Army and Navy
officers attending the Stimson
party were attired in the full
brilliancy Of uniforms donned
for their call at the White
House, their gold lace and
plumed hats giving an added
and effective touch to the color
full scene.
X X X
Mrs. ingalls, Sard is at the
Westbury in New York from
washington.
The Washington times., 1931-01-02
Cathedr Is
Scene of
Wedding

DSIIldIIIIn nCdlII WIIIl6 VIII
Take His Bride to BuenoS
Aires to Make Future Home
An interesting wedding took
place Wednesday morning when
Miss Dorothy Murray, daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Orville
Murray, was married to Benja-
min Heath White, son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Benjamin Viers White,
Of Leesburg, Va. The ceremony
was performed in the Bethlehem
Chapel of the Washington
Cathedral, the Rev. DR.. Joseph
Fletcher officiating, at II
o'clock, assisted by the Rev. DR..
e. Heath Brosius, Of Leesburg,
uncle Of the bridegroom.
The bride was given in mar
riage by her father and was at
tended by her sister, Miss Es-
ther Murray. Alfred White was
best man for his brother.
Mr.. and Mrs. White will spend
a few days in New York before
sailing for the Argentine, where
they will make their home in
Buenos Aires.
X X X"
Mrs. Henry S. Black has re-
turned to New York after
spending the Christmas holi-
days in Washington with her
father, Col. Henry May.
The Washington times., 1931-01-02

TLVO Die in Crossing
Accident in Va. CitU

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va, Jan.
2.-Linwood Tanton, 19, and his
brother, Carol Tanton, II, both
Of Charlottesville, we're killed in
stantly yesterday afternoon when
a train struck their automobile
as it was crossing a railway near
here.
The boys were returning from
washington when the accident
occurred at a point two miles
from their home.
The Washington times., 1931-01-02
Wedding Surprise
To Youthful Group
In Smart Society

Mrs. Henry H. Lineweaver,
formerly Mrs. George Huntress,
Of Washington, announces the
marriage of her daughter, Miss
Sally Huntress, to Lieut.. Cyrus
Turner Clendenning, U. S. N.
The ceremony took place De-
cember 20. Lieutenant Clenden-
ming and his bride will make
their home in Lakehurst, N. j.,
where the former is now sta
toned.
News Of the marriage Of Lieu.
tenant Clendenning and Miss
Huntress came as a surprise to
their friends in Washington,
their engagement having been
announced here the latter part
of November, with plans for a
wedding in the spring. En- route
from New York to Washington
to spend the weekend with
Mrs. Clendenning's sister, Mrs.
William w. Rapley, the former
Harriet Huntress, they were
quietly married.
Mrs. Rapley made her debut
in washington about three
years ago, and, although Mrs.
Clendenning was not formally
presented to society, she is we'll
known by members of the
younger set here and has fire.
quently visited her sister, who,
with Mr.. Rapley, makes her
home in Chevy Chase. The
brides mother is living in New
York.
The Washington times., 1931-01-02
Engagement
Of Interest
Announced
Miss Dorothy Mather Chase,
of Waterbury, Conn.,, Will
Wed Edward T. Carmody

An engagement Of interest In
Washington is that Of Miss
Dorothy Mather Chase, daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Irving Hall
chase, of Rose Hill, Waterbury,
Conn, and Palm Beach, Fla,
to Edward Thomas Carmody,
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Terence
F. Carmody, Of Waterbury,
Conn.
Miss Chase was graduated
from st. Margaret's School, in
Waterbury, and the Bennett
School Of Applied Art, in Mill
brook, N. Y. She also studied
music in Paris. She is a grand
daughter of Augustus Sabin
Chase, banker and manufac-
turer, and of Stephen Wright
Kellogg, Yale '46, lawyer and
former member of Congress.
Mrs. Thomas Ewing, jr., Of
New York, Formerly Miss Lucia
H. Chase; Mrs. Charles P.
Taft I'd, of Cincinnati, who
was Miss Eleanor K. Chase;
Mrs. James R. Sheldon. jr.,
the former Miss Marjorie s.
Chase, and Miss Elizabeth Irv-
ing Chase are her sisters.
Edward Thomas Carmody was
graduated from Yale in 1927
and from the Yale Law School
last June. His fiancee is well
known in the younger set at
Narragansett Pier, r. l., where
her parents have q villa, Mira
mar.
The New Year was 'uShered in
at several gay supper-dances at
the Willard Wednesday evening.
The Alpha Sigma Lamba fra.
ternity gave one Of the most col
orful parties in the history Of
the organization. There were
several hundred members and
friends Of the fraternity in the
company. The Willard room
suite was gay with eVergreens
and Christmas flowers, and
there we're noisemakers for all.
The Amity Club entertained
ct a dance in the small ballroom,
q supper being served after
midnight.
The Women's National Press
Club will hold its monthly busi-
ness meeting ard supper at the
Willard Tuesday evening. Plans
for the annual cabaret grill Of
the club will be discussed.
Miss Katherine Arnold Nettle-
ton has arrived at the Willard
from her home at Derby, Conn,
to spend sometime visiting
friends in the Capital. She is
accompanied by Mrs. Jay Cooke
Mcclure, of New Haven, Conn.
T. - +
Thomas F. Lee is spending a
few days at the Willard before
returning to his home In New
York.
Il X
Nine. Tytus Filipowicz, wife
Of the Ambassador Of Poland,
arrived in New York yesterday
on board the De Grasse after
prolonged absence abroad.
he Ambassador met her II
York and the two returned
,Shington last evening.
The Washington times., 1931-01-02
BetrOthal Of
Interest to
Capital
Announcement Made in New
York Yesterday of Couple
WeII-KnoWn in Washington

OF interest to washington
is the announcement Of the en-
gagement of Mrs. Anson Nc
Cook Beard, of New York, to
Pierre Lorillard, son of the
late Pierre Lorillard, founder
Of Tuxedo Park. The groom
to-be is a member of the Met
ropolitan Club here. It is un-
derstood that the wedding will
take place in February.
Mrs. Beard is a daughter Of
the late James J. Hill, the rail-
road builder, and is a sister Of
Mrs. Michael Gavin of New
York. Mr.. Beard died in No
vember of last year. They
we're married in 1902 and there
are two children, Miss Mary
Beard, who made her debut
last year, and Anson McCook
Beard who is attending Yale.
Mrs. Beard also is' identified
with Tuxedo Park and has a
home there.
Mr.. Lorillard is q widower.
His wife was Miss Caroline
Jaffray Hamilton, daughter of
George Hamilton Of this city.
Their sons are Pierre Lorillard,
jr., and Griswold Lorillard,
who married Miss Mary V.
Green.
The Washington times., 1931-01-02
BLGdensburg Holds
3 As Auto Thieves

BLADENSBURG, Md, Jan. 2.
Three men were being held on
an auto theft charge for New
Jersey authorities here today.
They are Benny Turbak, John
Melik and Edward Lever, all Of
Souh River, N. j.
According to H. j. Moffat, local
Justice of the peace, the men ad-
mitted to the theft when ar
raigned before him wednesday
night.
The Washington times., 1931-01-02
>shingtOnF Fashions
at we are at the height
:mal season we can be
about fashions, and we
xactly what Is well &C.
BY WILMA LA WILLIE

:mal season we can be
about fashions, and we
xactly what is well &C.
and what is not.
dc to the fact that people
are wearing evening clothes
more than ever, they are being
more exacting about them, and
we find an evening wrap in the
wardrobe Of practically every
woman. Wraps are not as ex-
pensive this year as they have
been formerly, SO that most
women can afford one or more.
They are smarter than they
have been for long time. more
wearable and becoming. We
find favor divided between short
wraps and long ones just about
equally. The black and white
wrap is extremely popular.
White fur wraps are particu.
larly good on young girls, and
velvet wraps Of all colors and
types are seen everywhere.
A new color is copper brown,
o rich reddish shade that is
new looking and smart. The
wrap that we have sketched
today is in this new color. It
illustrates the best type of wrap
without fur trimming, a type
that is becoming more and more
popular. When fur is left off
and the velvet is used as trim
ming, it's usually shirred or
manipulated in some way to be
effective. This wrap Is an un-
usually good length for the long
dresses and it is from a Wash
ington shop.
Miss LaViIIe will gladly an
swer any question about this
wrap or about fashions II you
will call District $3.50, Extension
1856, or write, sending q self:
addressed, stamped envelope.
The Washington times., 1931-01-02
Fashion Fancies
and what is not.

A Silver Lining is featured in
many lovely negligees this sea-
son. For instance, a model Of
pink crepe satin is bordered
scallop-faShion with silver lame
and the same shimmering fabric
Is used to line the wide flowing
sleeves.
The Washington times., 1931-01-02

Official Washington kept
open house yesterday.
With the President and Mrs.
Hoover setting the pace for
hospitality, the doors Of prac-
tically every official household
in the Capital swung wide yes
terday to admit any and every
one desiring to pay their re-
Spects on the first day Of the
new year.
At the White House the ira
ditional New Year Day recep-
tion saw high-ranking Govern
ment officials, diplomats, mem
bers Of smart residential soci-
ETY. and citizens Of every de-
gree Drawing the wintry winds
to shake the hand of the Chief
Executive and First Lady.
X \ X
NOtableS at White House
According to custom, the
Cabinet and members of their
families, the diplomatic group
and Supreme Court justices
and their wives and daughters
were received first. One of the
first to arrive, Mrs. Henry L.
Stimsor, wife of the Secretary
of State, crossed the threshold
of the Executive Mansion
promptly at II o'clock, and a
few minutes later the peals of
Hail to the Chief" announced
to those without that the Pres
ident and Mrs. Hoover had ar
rived downstairs to greet their
guests.
Followed bv their official fam
lily, the members of the Cabinet
and their wives, the President
and Mrs. Hoover led the stately
procession to the Blue Room,
where the reception was held.
Mrs. Hoover had chosen for the
occasion a gown of deep wine
red crepe. almost black. The
dress was made with a full skirt
and long, closely fitting bodice,
with vest Of silver and silver
cuffs. She wore neither hat nor
gloves.
Mrs. Gam in BrOcade
Noted among the gowns worn
by the women in the official
group was the gold brocade and
black chosen by Mrs. Edward
Everett Gam, who accompanied
her brother, Vice President Cur.
tbs, and husband to the White
House.
Mrs. Stimson wore elephant
brown satin, with a hat Of vel
vet to match, and a knee-length
satin coat Of the same shade.
Brown was selected also for the
occasion by Mrs. Patrick J..
Hurley, wife of the Secretary of
War. 1t was of lace and with
it Mrs. Hurley wore a large hat
Of brown felt with a dropping
plume. Mrs. william Dewitt
Mitchell, wife of the Attorney
General, wore black velvet and
ermine, with a black velvet hat
turned sharply away from her
face. Mrs. Charles Francis
Adams, wife of the: Secretary Of
the Navy, wore deep blue velvet
with hat of the same color and
material. Dark blue crepe was
selected by Mrs. Ray Lyman
Wilbur, wife of the Secretary of
the Interior, for her becoming
frock Of crepe.
X \ X
Mrs. Hyde in Black
Mrs. Hyde, wife of the Secre-
tary of Agriculture, had a COS
tune of black velvet, trimmed
with bands Of ermine fur and
a black velvet hat. Miss Caro-
The Washington times., 1931-01-02
Mrs. Hyde in Black

Mrs. Hyde, wife Of the Secre-
tary Of Agriculture, had a COS
tune of black velvet, trimmed
with bands Of ernine fur and
a black velvet hat. Miss Caro-
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-19
Spurrier Ridge

Mrs Brant Shook who has been
spending the past two weeks with
her daughter, Mrs. Charles Vincent
of Millfield, has returned to her
home.
Ralph Wood has been very sick
the past week with something like
flu.
Harrison Woolman's were callers
in McConnelsville, Wednesday,
Mrs. Besse Duffy of Columbus Wis
tied her mother Mrs. j. E. Car
penter, Sunday.
Mrs. Hannah Woolman received
word Saturday afternoon of the
death of her brother William Me-
Elfresh of The Plains.
Ruth and Vernon Hale have
been very sick, caused by something
they had eaten that poisoned them
They are better now.
Virgil Hallowell is visiting friends
and relatives in GAINESVILLE, and at
White Cottage.
Charley woodward and wife were
Sunday afternoon callers at Charles
Newton's.
There had been a rumor that the
JOY school was to be discontinued
but we hear that the school will con
tinue the rest Of the term.
George Newton and wife visited
with Harvey Hallowell's, Sunday
Harvey Hallowell has purchased the
home farm from the heirs.
Birdell woodward is living with
Roy Swab. this winter.
Herbert Davis. our mail carrier. is
sick with flu. The substitute car
rier is carrying the mail.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-19

succeeding 0. j. Bailey, of Tacoma,
at salary of $4,000 year.
G. j. McCurry, Columbus, former
ly OF Democratic state headquarters,
chief of the bureau of inland lakes
and parks, succeeding Frank G..
Adams. at salary of $4,000 year.
w. w. Fleetwood of Coalton,
chief of the division of plant in
dustry, succeeding E. C. Cotton, Re-
publican, of Elyria, at a salary of
$4,000 a year.
e. " Leas of Delaware, chief of
division of feeds and fertilizers, sue
ceeding D. M. Odaffer, Republican,
of Bucyrus, at salary of $4,000 a
year
Mrs. Lucille Brick, Columbus, con-
fidential secretary, at salary of
$4,000 a year.
Clay +. Harmon of st. Marys,
chief of the bureau of conservation
officers, succeeding F. M. Lytle of
Wadsworth, at a salary of $4,000 a
year.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-19
rage Seven
Russell iii. COnWeIl

One can not help but marvel at
the ability and experience which
combined to enable Russell Ell. Con-
well to give the world a 100000
lecture, Acres of Diamonds But
the accomplishing of this is no long
er a mystery or marvel when one
looks behind the man and studies
the personality and determination
that enabled such lecture to be
produced The giving of this one
lecture was not the only thing that
Mr.. Conwell did. He was a success
full lawyer, preacher, schoolmaster,
writer, educator, and leader of men.
His great problem did not lie in de-
Gliding what profession he could be
successful in, but rather, which one
would give to the world the great
est contribution.
A story is told of him which best
illustrates his determination. He
became pastor of small mining
town church. The church was in
bad condition and would not be fit
to hold services in much longer.
When the question of building the
church was mentioned the elders
sadly shook their heads. Nothing
had ever happened in that COM
munity and they were afraid to
make something happen. They had
sunk SO deep in the same old "rut"
that they could not see over the top.
But Conwell resolved to bring them
completely out After much per-
suasion he succeeded in getting per-
mission to build a new church if he
could obtain the money. Several OF
the men promised to come out and
help tear down the building in the
morning. Next morning came. Con-
we'll was there with tools, no one
else appeared but he set to work,
tearing off the old boards. BY and
by neighbor, who was not church
iHcLuDeI, passed ana ScOHeQ DIT OOu-
well. Conwell kept his work going,
quietly answered questions, and f.
nally the man who had scoffed at
him offered him $100. Likewise
another man came along. and laugh
ed to see one man begin such a task,
but he too recognized the determin
alton of the pastor and offered 800
for the new church before he left
Time went on and at last the
church members themselves wax
ened to the fact that they were
going to have new church.
The greatest quality that made
his lectures realistic was the eX-
perience which he had to actually
base his great messages on. He had
talked to great men, he had travel
ed to historic spots, and he knew
how to correlate his experiences
with the great message which he
wished to put across" in an inter-
esting way.-Herman H. Frame.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-19

Miss Mary Massey who has been
seriously i'll from pneumonia, is
slowly improving.
A. HI. Davis and family returned
Monday from Brown, w. Va, where
they spent a few days with rela-
tives.
The little son of Mr.. and Mrs. Err
nest Norris has been quite ill for a
few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Edgell, G. r..
Clawson and family, Mrs. Aletha
Frash, Mrs. jamie Hane, Lester
Edgell and family and Roy Davis
enjoyed dinner party at Otis
Martins, Sunday
Dogs Kill Number of Sheep
Dogs made a raid last week on a
flock of sheep on Lemon Hill, be-
longing to Harold Smith, killing
some, and mangling others that died
later.
Mrs. IRA Nelson has contracted
more cold and is not SO well again.
Harley Maxwell Recovering
Harley Maxwell who has pneu-
monia, is better; his temperature is
down to normal this Monday morn
ing. Neighbors and friends made a
wood chopping for him Saturday.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-19

bus for Marietta to spend few days
with Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Doudna
Death by Suicide
/ Word was received Saturday by
| relatives Of the death by suicide of
| VIM McElfresh of The Plains. Flu
neral services were held Tuesday
with burial in Chesterhill cemetery
! by the side of his first wife and
| baby. The deceased who was II
| years of age, was a son of the late
John and Mary McElfresh, and was
born near Spurrier ridge. Surviv-
| ing are his wife, brother James Of
near Chesterhill, and three sisters,
Mrs. Allen Woolman of Spurrier
ridge, and Mrs Effie Ball and Mrs.
Emma Huffman, both of Plantsville
vicinity.
Mrs. Lissa Thomas was called Sat
urday to Bethesda hospital by the
Matte McWilliams.
Wilbur Kennard and Ralph Fair
of New Lexington spent Sunday
with the formers parents, Mr.. and
| Mrs.. l.. Kennard.
Long Illness Fatal To Perley Pickett
+ The death of Perley Pickett, one
of this community's finest and most
highly respected citizens, occurred
at s o'clock, Thursday morning,
Feb. IL, at his home just east of
town Mr.. Pickett has been retired
from active business for many years,
and in failing health for several
years. He had been confined to his
home for more than a year, and his
death was expected at any time. He
was the son of William and Rebecca
Pickett, and was born on a farm
near Malta, in Morgan county, Feb.
8, 1851. In his early manhood he
entered the teaching profession and
was successful in his work in the
one room school house. He married
in 1873 Rebecca M, daughter of
Jonathan and Abigail Schofield
They settled on the Schofield farm
in Belmont county. now owned by
Joseph Mclaughlin, and for a num-
Der of years made speciality of
purebred sheep and poultry. After
his wife's death he went to Pitts
burgh, and was associated in the
publication of the National Stock
man and Farmer, for many years
the leading farm paper in the cen
tral part Of the country. Later he
returned to Belmont county, and in
1905 married Sarah e. Steer of
Colerain. They settled in the home
where they have since resided To
this union was born one daughter,
Edith Stratton of East Orange, ".
j.. who reached her fathers bedside
a short time before his death. Mr.
Picketts life work has been educa-