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The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-07-05

grand matron, of Akron, was the in
specting officer. Other grand officers
present were: J. +. Edward Doshe,
worthy grand patron, of Dayton; Mrs.
Alice Doshe, Grand Esther, Dayton;
Mrs. Josephine Denison, Grand Electa
of Cleveland; Mrs. Lydia B Crawford,
grand conductress, Cincinnati; Mrs.
Viola Linkinhed, grand marshal, CO.
lumbus; w. J. Semple, past grand
patron, of Van Vert; Mrs. Isadore H.
Kaufman, past grand matron, Attica;
Mrs .Elma Hullinger, past grand mat
ron, Springfeld; Mrs. Hazel Beach,
past grand matron, London; and Mrs.
Edna Holloway, grand representative,
from Cleveland. The following dep
uty grand matrons were also present:
Mrs. Alice Petticrew, Springfield;
Mrs Nell d. Conklin, New Burling
ton; Mrs. Madge Troth, Lynchburg,
Miss Jessie Peck, Fostoria; Mrs, Dull
Gle Norris, Urbana, and Mrs. Cora
Bradley, of West Jefferson, president
of the 23rd District association. There
were two hundred twenty-five mem
bers and visitors present, the guests
representing thirty-eight different
chapters, and from the following cit
les: Cincinnati, Cleveland, Washing
ton, d. c.; Chicago, Columbus; Spring
field; Stafford, Kansas; Akron, Fos-
toria, Attica, Norwalk, Lynchburg,
Urbana, New Burlington, Whining
ton; Camden, Norwood, Toledo, Van
Vert, Xenia, Marysville, Dayton, Mt.
Sterling, Grove City, West Jefferson,
Plain City, Sedalia, and Mechanics
burg.
Breakfast Saturday Morning
A number of visitors remained un-
til Saturday and in their honor, Mrs.
Hazel Beach and the officers of the
chapter entertained the guests and
their hostesses with a delicious buffet
breakfast at the Beach home.
Those present were: Mrs. Willems,
Akron; Mrs. Elma Hullinger, Mrs.
Alice Petticrew, Springfield; Miss
Jessie Peck, Fostoria; Mrs. Margaret
Rose and Mrs. Nell Conklin, Whining
ton; Mrs. Isadore Kaufman, Attica;
Mrs. Lucille Kaufman, Norwalk; Mrs.
Madge Troth and Mrs Freda Simp-
kins, Lynchburg; Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy
Holloway, Akron; Mr.. and Mrs. Steph
en- Denison, Cleveland; Mrs. c. 0.
Thompson, Mrs. H. S. Tiff, Mrs. Jesse
Chance, Miss Margaret Chance, Miss
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-07-05
SOUTH VIENNA GIRL
MARRIED TUESDAY

Nuptials of Miss Dorothy Louise
Foley, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
lam Foley, of South Vienna, and Harry
James Nelson, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarence e. Molitor, of 354 f. Nc
Creith avenue, Springfield, were sol
emnized at 8:45 a. m. Tuesday at the
parsonage Of the Lagonda United
Brethren church, Springfield.
Rev. Charles r. Smith officiated
with the single ring ceremony, before
members of the immediate families.
Miss Dorothy Linville, of South Wen
ma, cousin of the bride and Stanley
]. Wells, of Detroit, Mich, cousin of
the bridegroom attended the bridal
couple.
The bride wore chiffon frock of
white, fashioned in the prevailing
long lines with close fitting hat. Her
slippers were of white kid and she
carried an arm bouquet of American
Beauty roses, delphinium and baby
breath.
Miss Linville wore baby blue chiffon
fashioned in long lines and carried
American Beauty roses. A large
white hat and white kid slippers COM
pleted her ensemble.
The altar before which the ceremony
was performed was beautifully decor
ated in ferns and greenery.
Immediately following the ceremony
tn couple left for a wedding trip
through the south. The bride selected
as her travelling outfit, an ensemble of
dark blue crepe with harmonizing ac-
cessories.
Mr. and Mrs. Nelson will reside up
on their return in their new home on
Columbus road Springfield, after
July Is.
Mrs. Nelson is a graduate of Platts-
burg high school with the class of
1925, also of the Springfield Business
College, and since her graduation has
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-07-05
LAS AYENTURERAS RETURNS
FROM EUROPEAN SOJOURN

Las Aventureras club returned home
from delightful tour of Europe at
the last meeting for this summer
which was held the past week at the
home of Miss Mary Davis. The re-
turn journey was under the guidance
Of Miss Eloise Rowand, who was host
ess for the cruise from Gibraltar and
through the Mediterranean, being a
most intriguing conclusion for the va
cation which the members have taken
at each meeting starting last January
when carefully prepared papers were
read by each in her appointed turn.
Guests were: Mrs Robert Kennedy,
Mrs. Elwood Kennedy, Misses Irene
Buehler, Virginia Culpeper, Florence
Funk and Mildred Robinson.
After the evenings program the
guests were entertained at bridge
with prizes going to Miss Buehler,
Miss Culpeper, Miss Rowand and Miss
Sarah Jane Shoaf.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-07-05
CAPT. JONATHAN ALDER
CHAPTER, DAUGHTERS 1872


Registering day of interest and
pleasure the members Of Capt. jon
athan Alder Chapter motored down to
Circleville, assembling at the commo-
dious home Of Mrs. Glen Nickerson,
where long afternoon session was
held. Mrs. +. F. Anderson was the
assistant hostess. The following were
their guests: Mrs. Mary Beach Bid
well, Mrs. John Copeland, Mrs. Clark
Hunsicker, Mrs. Orion King, Mrs.
James Martin, Mrs. ]. w. McCafferty,
Miss Stella Miller, Mrs. VIM. Nor
gridge, Mrs. Charles May, Mrs. VIM.
j. Speasmaker, Mrs. Pearl Stoddard,
Mrs. Perry Valley, Mrs. Clarke Beale,
Mrs. Harley Bostwick, Mrs. Mark
Taylor, Mrs. Julia Valley, Mrs. Jesse
Chance and the hostesses.
This being the last meeting under
the regime of the present regent, Mrs.
Mark Taylor, much time was given to
the annual reports and the clearing
away of old business.
In the hunt for graves Of 1912 sol
diers, Mrs. Orion King reported 125
graves found by her in Pickaway coun-
ty. Many of our heroes graves are
uncared for because in the turmoil
and strife of living they have been
trampled upon and the stones beaten
beneath the sod. The tale that might
be told, were it possible to unearth
and uncover the history Of each strug-
Cling man who died that we might
live. Are we sufficiently interested
to protect the ones that are unearth-
ed? What can be done? That was
the discussion concerning the fallen
heroes. The paper for the day was
prepared and read by Mrs. Clarke
Hunsicker in which she discussed the
United States and its possessions.
Besides the United States proper,
much mention was made of oceanic
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-07-05
MANY GRAND OFFICERS HERE
FOR O. f. S. INSPECTION

The seventeenth annual inspection
of London Chapter No. 1886, Order Of
the Eastern Star, was held in the
armory, Friday evening, July 1st. A
six o'clock dinner was served in the
Presbyterian church by the members
of the Wimodaughsis society.
The armory was beautifully and ap-
propriately decorated for the occasion
with number Of large flags and gar
den flowers.
Special music was rendered by Miss
Margaret Chance on the violin, and
by Mrs. f. ]. Campbell, Of Lynchburg,
who sang during the initiatory SER
vice.
Mrs. Olive ]. Willems, worthy
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-07-05
DINNER FOR DOUBLE
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

On Sunday, June Goth, gathering
of the r. L. Farrar family and a few
guests was held at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Pugsley, Jr., at their
home near Mutual. The delightful
affair was given in honor Of the dou-
BILE wedding anniversaries of two of
the daughters, Mrs. Charles Stewart,
of Mason, and Mrs. Cecil Laird, of
Mechanicsburg. Eighteen We're pres
ent: Supt. and Mrs Stewart and
daughter, Esther Louise and son,
Gene; Inspector and Mrs. Laird,
daughter, Dorothy and sons, Billy and
Deane; Miss Mary Speasmaker, Mr..
and Mrs. Mumma, Of Mutual; r. L..
Farrar and Misses Louise, Edith and
Flossie Farrar.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-07-05

spent last Friday in Springfield, the
guests of Mrs. Herbert Kile, and at
tended the funeral of a friend of
Miss Cantwell.
Miss Mary Marsh, who has been the
guest of her brother, Wilfred Marsh,
and wife, at Evanston, H., is visiting
friends in Anderson, Ind. She will
arrive in London this week to spend
the summer with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Marsh.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Ned Speasmaker and
their children, Mr.. and Mrs. Brooks
Beery and children, Foster Beery and
Miss Nellie Riggin went to Upper
Sandusky Sunday for a family gath
ering at the home Of Mr.. Beery's sis
ter, Mrs. Leefe B. Mcconnell. 9th
ers who attended the reunion We're:
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Beery, of Detroit;
Mr.. and Mrs. M. L. Beery, of Holgate,
and Elkin Powell, of Chicago, a son
of Mrs. Mcconnell, and his family.
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Mr. and Mrs. III. r. Denyes and Mr..
and Mrs. Marcus Cornwell spent the
weekend at Ruggles Beach on Lake
Erie.
Miss Marjorie Mcclure, who grad
uated this year from London high
school, left Friday for Cincinnati
where she has entered nurses Train
ing school at Good Samaritan hos
pital.
Miss Katherine Fobbe spent the
weekend with Mr.. and Mrs. w. w.
West and family, of Columbus.
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Willing Workers of Summerford
M. E. church will be entertained by
Mrs. Beckett at the Lafayette par
sonage, Thursday afternoon, July Z.
She will be assisted by Mrs. Frank
Woosley, and Mrs. Guy Stewart.
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MRS. Henry Pafker ana daughter,
Shirley and Miss Freda Hardin left
Saturday night for Ontario, Canada,
where they will spend week with
Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. Parker, parents
in-law of Mrs Henry Parker. Mr..
Parker is at present in Dayton in the
employ Of the Western Union Tele-
graph company, but will shortly return
to London to complete the work of the
company on the National pike.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-07-05
NEW SOCIETY EDITOR

Effective with this issue,
Mrs. James Tyler becomes So
ciety editor of the Madison
County Democrat, succeeding
her sister Mrs. Edward Marsh.
Mrs. Marsh's resignation
was given in order that she
might spend her vacation at
Camp Perry with her husband,
Captain Marsh. Upon their
return from camp they expect
to move to Columbus.
Mrs. Tyler will be at her
Desk at the Democrat office
on Tuesday and Friday morn
ings and may be reached over
phone 50. She may be reached
at her residence, phone 5-W
any other time. She will ap-
preclate your mailing or
'phoning news to her. = EDI-
; TOR.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-07-05

Mr.. and Mrs. j. j. Hartley enter
tanned with supper party at their
home on West High street, Sunday
evening in honor of Mr.. and Mrs.
Glenn Woosley, who are moving today
to their new home in Oxford, Ohio.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Currey, Of South
Solon, Mr. and Mrs. A. g. Rankin
We're also guests. The evening was
spent in playing bridge the score
awards being granted to Mr.. Woosley
and Mrs. Rankin.
Richard Thomas Cincinnati, spent
the weekend in London with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. l.. Thomas.
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Miss Ethel Pfeifer and Fred Place,
of Columbus, were the guests Satur-
day, of Mr.. and Mrs. James A. Tyler.
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Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Holton and fam
lily left this week for Sidell, H., for
a months visit with relatives.
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Mr. and Mrs. John Gaynard We're
the guests of relatives in Dayton, on
I Sunday.
! Miss Mable Cowling returned this
week to her home in Chicago, after
spending several weeks here the guest
of relatives and friends.
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/ Miss Louise Kilgore, who attends
college in Cedarville, was the guest
over the weekend of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Kilgore
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Gulick were
guests over the fourth of Mrs. Dan
Richards and children. A sister, Mrs.
William Joseph, Of Springfield, accom-
panied them to Buffalo, on Tuesday,
for a visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Don Gould, Theodore
Gould and Cecil Gould, of Chicago,
are guests this week Of their sister,
Mrs. P. r. Emery and family En-
route here from Chicago they stopped
at South Vienna where they attended
family dinner Monday noon at the
country home of their aunt, Mrs. An
gle Busbey Rice, and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wayne Crowley and
son, David, of Akron, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Bryan, of Columbus, were
the guests, Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Bryan. Mrs. Crowley was
formerly Miss Ruth Bryan, of Column
bus and is we'll known here.
Mayne holland, of Chicago. H., was
the guest over the fourth of his par
ents, DR.. and Mrs. F. F. holland.
Mrs. Edward Marsh is the guest
this week of her sister, Mrs. Warren
A. Stevens and family, of Bexley.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Bird, of Spring
field, were guests of Mrs. Birds par
CiilS, MI. anu nIS. n. d. DFOcK, over
the fourth.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Shaw, Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Hutchison and daughter
Of GAINESVILLE, were guests Sunday of
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Swope and fam
lily, f. First street.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. K. Schlosser, of
Dayton, were the guests of Mrs.
Schlosser's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
j. Speasmaker and other relatives
over the Fourth. They were accom-
panied home Tuesday morning by
their sons, Charles William and Kel-
sey Philip, who have been the guests
of their grandparents for the past
month.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Miller and their
daughters, of Dayton, were also
guests at the Speasmaker home on
Monday.
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Miss Mabel Cantwell, Mrs. Leila
Barker, Miss Amy Henry, of Range,
and Miss Mary Jones, of London,
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-07-05

been employed in the office of DR.. E.
H. Long, of South Vienna. Mr.. Nell
son is a graduate Of the Springfield
high school with the class of 1924 and
has been affiliated with the Intema-
tional Harvester company of Spring
field
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-07-05

Alice Louise Ridenour, Mrs. r. J..
Dingman, Mrs. c. C. Farley, Mrs. c..
P. Myers, Mrs. C. r. Shoaf, Mrs. Geo.
Shoaf, Mrs. c. o. Snow, Mrs. c. b.
Sifrit, Mrs. A. B. Brock, Mrs. S. H.
Reed, Mrs. Floyd Williams, Mrs. How
ard Chenoweth, Mrs. Frank Stone,
Mrs. Frank Sheets, Miss Eloise Row.
and, Mrs. Georgiana Hamilton, Mrs.
Mary Todd and Miss Rebecca Beach.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-07-05
COL. AND MRS. JOHN c. VOLKA
ANNOUNCE MARRIAGE OF THEIR
DAUGTER TO MIR. UPDEGRAFF

Colonel and Mrs. John Christian
Volka, 958 Studer avenue, Columbus,
formerly of London, announce the
marriage Of their daughter, Miss
Jeanette Volka, to Mr.. William Cow
ode Updegraff, son cf Dr. and Mrs.
John w. Updegraff, of Ligonier, Pa.
The ceremony was solemnized May
%, in Ripley, N. Y, with Miss Estele
Lippich, 144 Wilson avenue, Colum-
bus and Mr.. Alvin McKinstrey, of
Erie, Pa, as attendants for the cou-
pie.
Mrs. Updegraff is a graduate of
East High school and Penn hall,
Chambersburg, Pa. She formerly at
tended Ohio State university.
Mr.. Updegraff was graduated from
Ohio Wesleyan university, where he
became a member of Sigma Chi fra
ternity. He and his bride will be at
home at 958 Studer avenue, after July
1S
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-07-05

islands and land annexed, their value,
their size, products and the general
protection they give to our country.
Mrs. Taylor expressed her appre-
citation and happiness at having been
our regent, and in a very pleasant
manner extended to Mrs. Copeland her
best wishes when presenting the
gavel.
Mrs. Copeland graciously responded
and asked for cooperation in her du-
ties for the coming year. The new
regent named her committees and as
sumed charge.
After the business of the day we
welcomed the opportunity to relax
and enjoy the bounties that our host
so delightfully."- extended to her
Quests #*#&*#
Party at Rectory
Rev. Father Clark entertained al
the rectory on Tuesday evening Will
a bridge party given for the commit
tee that sponsored the garden party.
Awards at bridge were given to
Misses Pauline Barrett, Catherine
Higgins and Helen Dwyer.
Lunch was served to these guests
Mrs. Katherine Clark, Misses Murray
Marie Goings, Helen Dwyer, Mary
Higgins, Mary Catherine Barrett
Louise Dwyer, Katherine Morrissey
Pauline Barrett, Mary Connor, Ger
trude Dooley, Catherine Morrissey
nellie Connor, and Catherine Higgins.
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Coue Club
Mrs. r. H. Thomason will entertain
the Coue club, Friday afternoon.
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Rudorah Picnic
The Rudorah class of the Methodist
Sunday school will have a picnic Fri
day evening at the Madison county
fair grounds. Members having auto
mobiles are asked to drive, meeting
at the church at six o'clock, to fur
nish means Of transportation.
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Rebekah Lodge
Called Meeting of Madisonia Re
bekah Lodge No. 725 Wednesday eve
ming, July 9Th, at s o'clock, for the
purpose of formulating plans for the
consolidation of Mt. Sterling Rebekah
lodge. All officers and members are
urged to be present.
w. c. T. Il.
Business meeting of w. C. T. u.
will be held at the home Of Mrs.
Georgia Barrett, Sc West High street
Thursday afternoon at o'clock. Mrs.
Asa Stuckey will assist.
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Bridge Circle
Mrs. H. b. Edwards will entertain
the Bridge Circle on Friday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Knoblauch, and
Mr.. and Mrs. John Pickrel entertain
ed with family dinner at their home
on the Newport pike the fourth of
July. The following were present:
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Knoblauch, Mr..
and Mrs. Leo Knoblauch, Misses Iris
and Mary knoblauch, Charles Knob
LAUGH, Charles Yost, all Of Columbus,
and Miss Dorothy Buehler.
Mrs. Annette Orr and son, Junior
and Miss Wilma Hermes, all of Day
ton, were the guests over the fourth
of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Jones, Wash
ington avenue.
Miss Dorothy Buehler, of Mercy
hospital, Hamilton, was the weekend
guest of her grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs A. Knoblauch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cameron Green were
the guests of Mr.. Green's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Green, st. Louis, Mo.
over the fourth.
DR.. and Mrs. H. NJ. CLANCY spent
the weekend in Circleville the guests
OF Miss Harriet Smith. a
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-07-05
Rebekah Lodge

Called Meeting of Madisonia Re-
bekah Lodge No. 725 Wednesday eve
ming, July 9Th, at o'clock, for the
purpose of formulating plans for the
consolidation of Mt. Sterling Rebekah
lodge. All officers and members are
urged to be present.
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The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-07-05

Dr. and Mrs. II. NJ. Clancy spent
the weekend in Circleville the guests
of Miss Harriet Smith.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-07-05

Miss Mabel Cantwell, Mrs. Leila
Barker, Miss Amy Henry, of Range.
and Miss Mary Jones, of London,
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-07-05
REPORT OF CONDITION or THE
Central National Bank

OF LONDON. IN THE STATE OF OHIO
At the close of business on June 80
1882.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-07-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Cameron Green were
the guests of Mr.. Green's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Green. st. Louis, Mo.
over the fourth.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-07-05
w. c. T. II.

Business meeting of w. C. T. u.
will be held at the home Of Mrs.
Georgia Barrett, Sc West High street
Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mrs.
Asa Stuckey will assist.
Red Lodge daily news combined with Carbon County news., 1932-02-04

closer than thirty PAGES. Then he
did not or could not keep still.
"Howdy, spy" he called. f..
Glad to meet you. beef rustler'
returned Rock.
Am givin' you my card pronto,'
called Ash, louder. more derisively.
Gave you mine at the dance. But
l got six left Carramhai"
mat stopped the restless crouch
ing steps, but not the singular activ-
ity OF body. Ash's muscles seemed to
ripple. He crouched yet a little more.
Rock could catch CLEANS of blue fire
under the wide black brim Of Ash's
hat.
"Senor del Toro," He had rec
ognized the Spanish word.
Yes. And here's Thiry's mask
Rock. striking hi breast. 'See il
you can hit itlf
At the last he had the wit 10 throw
Ash off a cool and deadly balance
30 precious TO men who would live
by the gun. When Ash jerked 10 his
fatal O Rock was the quicker. His
shot cracked a fraction Of a second
before his adversary's. Both took
effect. II was as If Ash had been
hit in the head by a club. Almost
he turned a somersault.
ROCK felt a shock. but no pain. He
did not know where he was hit un-
tii his right leg gave way under him,
letting him down. He fell. but
caught himself with his left hand.
and went no farther than his knees.
the right of which buckled under
Ash bounded up as he had gone
down. with convulsive tremendous
power the left side of his head shot
away.
Red Lodge daily news combined with Carbon County news., 1932-02-04

and no n but you could. He told
me now he had inflamed Ash. Then
the Tight! All, God, he did-not
spare me. Then came the story,
torn ifom his most secret heart. Ash
was not his son. but the son Of n
girl who he had loved long ago. who.
dying, gave him her child. That child
was Ash. And Dad said he was what
his father had been.
i Mas not yet born. But when
LINE Ash was my playmate. l re-
member when we We're children He
was always vicious 10 everyone exs
Sept me, And SO l grew Up loving
nm. perhaps for that.
Next day | went to mother. and
she corroborated Dads story. II
seemed was delivered from heIlish
Thirty darlin' - there must be
soinethin in prayer" cried Rock.
l was 10 learn how you had bought
Slasles silence-how you persuaded
baDp and Lincoln to force Hesbitt
% settle out OF court-oh. how from
good 's by all nIeg af ing S you had meant
drag myself TO you. 1t ooh time /
had such dreadful fear of seeing Won
lyihg IN danger of death, bloody pale.
Win awful eyes that would have ac-
eused me; Oh, | suffered But
ho ap, I'M heron my knees"
ing her to a seat, beside him.
NOW viii you accept Dabb's offer
ana take me back to Sunset pass?1
she asked, bending to him.
res, Ihlry, If ycu will have IL So"
ne replied. II you love Eae that WE'LL
She gave him awakening passionate
proof of that. Dear, L understand
better. Dad told me you were one of
the marked men of the ranges Our
west is in the making. Such men as
Ashland those others you"
sol Winter came i'm upon them.
wal knocked twice, an then |
says I'd better go in" He beamed
down upon them. "Son an lass. nm
glad TO see you holdin' each other
That way--as If now you'd never let
go. For I've grown old on the from
tier, an I've seen but little of the
love you have for each other, We
W~esterners are a hard pioneerin' out
~. see In you, an Allie, an some
more of our young friends, a leanin'
more to finer, better things"
Copyright. Zane Grey.1
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