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The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-10-10
WOMAN TAKES
ALL BLAME in
POISON DEATH
Widowed Veteran Held For
Seduction Of Her Is
Year Old Child

MINEOLA. n. Y, Oct. 10
(UP)-Mrs. Mary Creighton. mid
dle-aged modern Lucrezia Borgia.
alone was charged with the poi
son murder of Mrs. Everett Ap-
plegate when she changed an ear
lier confession" and cleared the
dead woman's husband of blame.
Apologize is in Jail charged
with seduction of Mrs. Crelsn-
tons 15-year-old daughter, Ruth
Previously, he had similar rela-
tons with Mrs. Creighton, the
girls mother admitted yesterday.
Mrs. Creighton, twice acquitted
in arsenic murder trials, indicat-
ed she killed Applegate's 220,
pound wife, who lived in the same
house, because she talked toe
much with her mouth" Mrs,
Creighton feared the other wo-
man, who knew of Applegate's af-
fair with the 15-year-old girl
would ruin her reputation.
She told authorities she was
helpless to stop Applegate's rela'
lions with her child because he
threatened to tell the neighbor'
hood and her children of her pre-
vious trials for murder of hel
mother-in-law.
She first accused Apologize oil
helping to murder his wife. Hel
own husband, held as a materla
! witness, knew nothing Of the Sc
duction or murder plot, officer
were convinced. The grand Jur!
will get the case Friday.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-10-10
SIS.
Rally Sunday AT
Double Springs

A Carolina Associational Bap-
fist Sunday school rally will be
held with the Double Springs Bap-
fist church on Sunday afternoon,
October 10, and an invitation to
attend is extended to all Sunday
school workers of the association.
The program will be in charge
of J. w. Bradley, group superin-
tendent of churches in that sec
ton, and will begin at 2 o'clock
with a half hour song service.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-10-10
Population of New States

Congress, in 1872, adopted
measure which declared a new
state must have sufficient popula-
ton to entitle it to at least one
representative. At that time 121,-
425 persons was a sufficient num-
Der. However, later congresses adj
mitted Nevada, Wyoming and other
states, although their populations
were less thar this figure.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-10-10
Idiosyucrayy

Idiosyncrasy, meaning a constl-
tutional peculiarly, is correctly
used in the same manner as one
would use popularity. One does
not say, HE has a popularity for
Strawberries" but "A popularity OF
his Is a craving for strawberries"
Hence, AN idiOsyncrasy of his Is
craving for Cor an aversion to-
strawberries. Digest.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-10-10
Salary of u. s. Justices

1t Is provided in the Constitution
that the compensation of justices OF
the United States cannot be re-
duced during their term Of oftlce-
which, since it is during good De
havlor, is the same as life. Ihls
does not apply to retired pay. A
retired Supreme court j'Atice ordi-
narily draws full pay, $4,000 an
nually.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-10-10
sion DANCING
4 OPENING

Elieent Livingston, who
/ recently from Athens,
ur she took an advanced
course, announces that
IEsl the Livingston Dane
tomorrow, Friday, af-
!, me Baker building.
p sill also be conducted
81 afternoons.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-10-10
ARIZONA BUSINESS GAINS

PHOENIX, Ariz.-(UP).-Ari-
IONA business spurted during the
first six months of 1885, or 2l.8
per cent over the same period for
1884, the Arizona State Chamber
of Commerce reports.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-10-10
FATHER is WORRIED

MILWAUKEE,, Oct. 10. CUP)
Fred klug reported to police yes
terday he was worried because
his son Charles had not been home
for two days. Klug is "a, his son
is II.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-10-10

with Mrs. ]. w. Early ON Siytb
avenue west. Mrs. Jim Justice
gave the devotional. The second
chapter in the mission book was
studied. Business was discussed
and circle work planned. During
the social hour delicious sand
witches, cake and hot chocolate
were served to ten members.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-10-10
FAT GIRLS GET
the GO-BY-SLIM
GIRLS Win men

Rsr,h. EIhsu,tins Salts or Weakening. lrritatias.
Habit Forming laIshvss
There's reason why so many people find
dieting slow and often times futile in re.
ducing. The reason, doctors say. is often be-
cause a little gland is not working right.
All the blood in your body goes through
this tiny gland sixteen times every day. II
il doesn't pour into the blood stream about
one and one-haf drops of vital fluid every
"a hours. many people take on ugly fat.
This fluid helps Nature to burn up" excess
food and fatty tissue in much the same way
as good draft" acts in furnace.
Now, physicians combat this condition
by feeding this gland the substance il lacks
an! millions of pounds of excess fat has
been wiped out this way.
Marmola Prescription Tablets are based
On the same scientific method used by doc
tors. So don't waste your time or money
striving to reduce with methods that are
hard. futile or depend on harmful. health.
racking salts and laxatives for their action.
Start the NIarmola treatment today that mil
lions have used successfully TO get rid OF
excess fat. The formula is in every box SO
you know just what you are taking. Don't
wait-get Marmola today from druggists.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-10-10
Ngs q -, - r ~ :.
RECLAMATION, WORK SHOWN

&" WASHINGTON. (UP).-A pic
torial history of the work of the
Bureau of Reclamation is featured
in the federal exhibit at the Cali
fornia Pacific international Expo
Sition in San Diego.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-10-10
IAp HOLD
ELl a:ETlNC

| .rs,car Legion Auxiliary
H. cro!rOw evening at :
n It The Legion clubhouse
4 bss:! supper, to which all
E.n5es are invited, followed
\ ka.larion of officers. The
/ vi be conducted by Mrs.
/ S,ai5erry, of Asheville.
l. special guest will be Mrs.
! Tayldr. Of Oteen, Fifth
! .arm2a-elect. An attrac-
kgan will follow the meet
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-10-10
ITALIANS WILL
RENEW DRIVE
in ETHIOPIA
Spokesman Declares This
Is Reply To Diplomatic
Breach

ROME, Oct. 10.-(UP)-Italy
will reply to Ethiopia's dismissal
of the Italian minister to Adds
Ababa by handing passports to
the Ethiopian legates to Rome
and launching a new military
drive toward Ethiopia's heart, an
official spokesman said here to-
day.
Adds ABABA, Oct. 10. (UP)
Ethiopia has officially severed
diplomatic relations with Italy,
sending a note to Count LUIGI
Vinci Gigliucci, demanding that
he and his staff leave the coun-
try as soon as possible.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-10-10

People no longer dread running
out of gas. There isn't any place
where YOU couldn't coast to the
next filling station.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-10-10

Ethiopia shouldn't worry. Hord-
es of Italians once invaded Amer
lea with pick and shovel, and no"
look at it.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-10-10
No More Laxatives
No More Cathartics
no Constipation when
you take your little daily
dose of Kruschen Salts.

Take only as much as will lie on
a dime in your morning cup OF tea
or coffee-gain glorious health
physical attractiveness-4O Genus;
At The Justus Pharmacy ana
druggists everywhere.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-10-10
Eocs WEDDING
InAENG

E,ieS left today
~, - Tss MS marriage
T.. ~, Us Sally Pippin
!. 49, .r..;+ much social in
.~iTr S.okeS, who Will
1 s,,,s-; best man, and
';,,r us Margaret Stokes,
and he 6ridegrOm-elect.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-10-10
HECK CIRCLE
GATHERING

lrlie Heck circle met
rernOOn at $3.50 o'clock
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-10-10
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-03-22
Friendly Potato Is Not
Appreciated, Expert Says

One of the very best foods, the po-
tato, is not fully appreciated, asserts
an agricultural expert. For the hui
man body to function properly,
starches and sugars are required to
produce energy or fuel; proteins to de-
velop tissue; minerals and other diet
airy essentials, such as vitamins. Po-
tatoes meet the ideal requirements for
the body by producing large amount
Of energy, some protein, fair amount
of minerals and an adequate assert
ment of essential vitamins, as well as
supplying bulk. The potato is prob
ably our best staple food and one
which should fill a much larger place
in our diet.
Many persons avoid potatoes because
of their supposed fattening properties.
This populay prejudice has little foun-
dalton in scientific fact. The potato,
like any other food stuff is fattening
only when eaten in a quantity more
than sufficient to meet the body needs.
The potato is no more fattening than
the same amount of bread or any other
cereal History as well as geography
shows that those people whose diet
contains large proportion Of potatoes
enjoy good health. In Ireland and
Germany, where potatoes are widely
and largely used, the health and STAN
ina of the people is good and the death
rate low.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-03-22

talks so reasonably to me now that I
can't believe their suspicious are well
founded. Still Things do seem
to happen at Hoot Owl. Mr.. Brandon's
explanation of the fire and dynamiting
Is that you made an enemy of Bull
Duval and his friends and that they
are striking back for spite. That
sounds reasonable, doesn't it,"
YES" said Ben, unwilling to argue
any such point with her.
At this juncture Aunt En- came in
with food that was surprisingly fine
and for an hour they sat and talked
while darkness fell.
Ben was rising to go when the door
bell rang. Aunt En- went to answer
the summons and as a mans voice
sounded in the hallway Dawn broke
short what she had started to say. A
moment later Nicholas Brandon en-
tered the room.
The mans face, as he crossed the
threshold and saw Ben, was study.
Lights flickered in his black eyes, a
faint flush whipped up over his dead
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-03-22
"You say nice Things, Ben EIIlottI"

"You say nice things, Ben Elliott"
SLOW can anyone help saying nice
things to nice people?"
She made q playful mouth at him
and Ben, watching her as she advanced
to Able's desk, thought again that he
never had supposed women grew to
such lovelness.
Her errand with the old justice was
brief. She and Ben went out to-
gether, Dawn on her way home, Ben to
finish his errands in town.
At the corner where their ways part
ed they stopped and Dawn hesitated in
what she had been saying. Then, look
ing into his face, she asked.
Does Mr.. Ben Elliott ever take tea
with a young woman? You know.
am beginning to think that like to
talk to you'll"
"Then the risk of having it reported
that I'm lounge lizard is as nothing"
The house where Dawn lived was the
house in which she had been born, a
sprawling white frame structure be-
meath whispering hemlocks. She led
Ben into long, low room, with wide,
low windows, where fire burned on
an open hearth.
The fine odor of baking bread per-
meated the place and as they entered
Dawn lifted her voice in light hail:
"Oh-ho, Aunt Emil"
Sounds came from the rear; a door
opened and closed, and then another
door opened which gave into the room
where they stood, and an ample woman
in a checked apron, her face flushed as
by stove heat, entered hastily.
Eyes, dearie- Well !''-stopping in
surprise.
aunt En-, this is Mr. Elliott"
"How d'y dor Her voice was full
and deep, like mans. "I've seen you,
young man, and if was hand to say
what most folks say I'd tell you that
1 feel like we're old friends" She
shook hands vigorously. you're a
big young Teller, Ben Elliott !"-eye-
ing him up and down.
Dawn laughed again as she drew off
her coat.
Don't you tell soul, Aunt En-, but
we are going to have tea! If his
shanty boys ever heard about it they
might think he was too much civilized
for them"
"Pshaw! AS if what other folks
think counts!" She looked narrowly at
Dawn and Ben saw the girls face
change. Its what I've told Dawn
ever since she was little, Ben, that
it's what you think about your own self
that matters; not what anybody else
thinks. Well! You two set and I'll
get tea"
She hurried out and Ben drew up
a comfortable chair before the fire.
In the half hour that elapsed before
the older woman returned Ben learned
much about Dawn McManus. This
was her house, her home. Aunt EN-,
then a young woman, had been house
keeper there after Dawn's mother died.
She had stayed on, keeping the place
up through the years that Dawn was
away at school, making living for
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-03-22

edged around the curve at the mill
pond, out onto the siding and to full
stop.
Ben, dropping down, ran across to
the main line and held up his hand.
Half a mile down the track the local
pulled in toward him. The whistle
sent up its cloud of steam at his signal,
he heard the engineer shutting off and
in minutes the train slid in, brakes
grinding.
THAT stuff go?" the conductor called,
swinging down from the way car.
"That stuff goes!" Ben said almost
reverently and turned to face Tim who
was filling his pipe with unsteady
hands.
1t was moment for the right word.
But Tim LETTERS was not a man of
words; not of many words.
swell, you done it," he said simply.
yeah. With your help"
"Still needin' camp boss?"
''Badlyl"
"S'pose I'd do?"
dol Lord, Tim, If"
"All right. I'm hired to get out logs
again. Guess I'll hit Mr.. Butler for
cuppa carfee I've rode trains now md
again, Ben, but of all the rides I've
ever took that was what you might call
tn dangdest!"
In Minnesota lumber town
bearded man sat near the stove in
small hotel and heard the story Of what
was happening in distant Lineup.
know him." another listener asked
the narrator.
"Not the kid. l know Brandon, md
l know Tim LETTERS. Top loaded for
him three winters. If Tins back
there's a hot scrap on and gosh!
but like scraps"
MEAN you're pulling for Lineup"
"I'll say l ami"
The bearded man cleared his throat.
"You think, then, that the lads got
a chance of making it against Bran
DOM" he asked.
'It sure looks as If he had chance.
wan Olu AluSup oHoALy OOJo hAlLihS
back for their stamping grounds his
chances are getting better. Ever been
in lineup, Martini"
The other closed the blade of his
pocket knife and pulled at the lobe of
his left ear with his right hand.
1--WE heard of the place." he said
quietly.
Better hoist your turkey and come
along with me. Likely he could find
a place for good bookkeeper."
Martin smiled oddly but made no
other response.
In far flung camps and mill towns
the story was being repeated, just such
men were leaving jobs and turning
their faces toward lineup, known
through the Lake states for the tyranny
that Nicholas Brandon had exercised
there so many years.
Ben, sitting with his feet on Ables
desk in the Justices Office, grinned
broadly as he told of the latest develop
ments on the Job.
"Sixty-four men in camp this morn
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-03-22

herself by baking, and now that Dawn
was home again she was the girls
closest friend and only confidant.
"There are so many people here now
who are not No, I'll put it the
other way: I'm not congenial COM
pany for many people in this country.
1t isn't their fault. It's wholly mine"
Her manner, which had been easy, be-
gan to stiffen a bit, Ben thought, as
though she steeled herself for an or
deal.
"People have right to their opin-
ions, of course. Evidence was strong
against my father. But he was no
killer. He never harmed anyone. I'm
sure of that. When people think of
him as alive and fugitive or dead and
disgraced it stirs my temperl You've
heard about my father"
"Of course"
Naturally, you would"
They talked, after that, of personal
tastes, of the glories of big country, of
the limited recreations offered by little
towns.
"Just the movie! Now and then
there's a Dance" the girl said. "but
none of the boys seem to want to take
me. 1t is my fault, likely" She
was staring modify into the fire. II
brighten them away. Mr.. Brandon
asks me to go to the movie now and
then but l don't know :"
$50 Brandon wants to amuse you,
does he?"
Eyes. He's been awfully kind to me,
always. OF course, l know that Able
and lot of people think he's after the
Hoot Owl and is quite ruthless about
it but they can prove nothing. He was
so good to me when l was little and
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-03-22

ing" he said. "Over thirty Of 'em new
and the best looking bunch OF loggers
I've seen since l was kid"
Able glanced at a letter he had been
holding. y
sand with the Milwaukee people
standing ready to finance us it looks as
if you might, maybe, perhaps be get
ting ready to find 1t all down hill and
shady, Ben. think that interesting
this particular bank is the best piece
of work you've done yet"
Nothing, Able. All had to show
was what we were doing. They can't
lose with the lumber behind their
notes."
"Unless Brandon finds a way.
You've got to watch every loophole.
Benny. And you've got too much for
one man to do"
"Oh, it's not that bad. Things are
Strengthening out. Tins a wonder !;
Butler isn't missing bet. We ought
to keep right on stepping"
Ben rose to go and, as he did so, the
uOOr OpeHeu anu DuWh AAS4n"nuS
stepped in out of the lightly falling
snow.
"Oh!" she cried in surprise. 1t was
the first time she had seen Ben since
that morning month ago when he
took the veneer logs on their mad ride
to save the Hoot Owl operation from
immediate insolvency. sam l inter-
ruptingT
"Come in, Dawn" said Able, rising.
And Elliott said: IF you are. it's
nice to be interrupted"
She looked at him and, at first, her
eyes held that GOODNESS which was al
most hostility but this melted and she
smiled.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-03-22
Saws Cardui Soon Helped

"My mother was such a believer in
Cardui tAat she gave it to me-" writes
Mrs. Sam Ferrara, of Hammond, La.
II was suffering with my back and
side. would get so dizzy I could
hardly stand and then have a weak
feeling in my back. This made me
very nervous and I did not rest well
at night. felt better after my first
bottle of Cardui. took two bottles
and felt great deal better. It GER
tainly is a fine medicine"
Successfully used over fifty years.
Thousands of women testify Car
dui benefited them. If it does not
benefit YOU, consult physician.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-03-22
Scientists Find Fast Way
to Relieve a Cold

Ache and Discomfort Eased almost Instantly No'c
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-03-22

Half Mile Down the Track the
Local Pulled in Toward Him.
white cheeks and he opened his lips
as in a light gasp of surprise or else
preparatory to sharp speech.
But he gathered himself on the in
slant, moved directly to Dawn and
with an even, kindly tone greeted her.
The girl turned as Brandon still held
her hand and Ben thought she was
moving it gently for release.
"Mr. Elliott, think you must know
Mr.. Brandon" Ben bowed, bit stiffly.
"Yes," he said. Eyes. l met him
once"
Then Nicholas Brandon did an amaz-
ing thing, which went far In explaining
Dawn's skepticism of the towns atti-
tude toward him to Elliott. He laughed.
He laughed easily, naturally, and in
the laughter was an admission Of en-
barrassment which rang true.
Indeed we have! Under different
circumstances! How are you today,
Elliott?"y He advanced and extended
his hand still smiling and Ben was so
amazed that mechanically he accepted
it. Eyes, we've met before, turning
to Dawn and Aunt ED1-"under quite
distressing circumstances. We met on
unfriendly ground and both lost our
heads a little. l hope Mr.. Elliott
doesn't harbor any resentment. AS far
as I'm concerned I've only regret for
the AFFAIR.""
TO BE CONTINUED,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-03-22
SYNOPSIS

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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-03-22

The term panther is used to refer
either to the spotted leopard of the
Old world or to the mountain lion or
puma of the New world. These cats
are about the same size and adult
specimens weigh between 200 and BOO
pounds
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-03-22
CALL FOR ANY OTHERS

Motorist-Of course you have ref
erences.
Applicant-Yes, sir; from the
Widow Van Lush, the Widow Van
Mush, the Widow Van Slush and
Widow Van Kush-I drove for their
husbands.-Detroit News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-03-22
Our Own Friend.

Happiness grows at our own fire
sides, and is not to be picked up in
strangers gardens.-Douglas Jer-
fold.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-03-22

rubber tires, see your
nearest Firestone Service
Store tire dealer or
implement dealer, and
learn how easy tits tomake
the changeover. Get our
prices on a full line of tires
and auto supplies.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1935-03-22
NOTE
CORRECTIONS Pictures"

CORRECTIONS PICTURES"
The simple method pictured here is
the way many doctors now treat
colds and the aches and pains colds
bring with theml
1t is recognized as a safe, sure,
QUICK way. For it will relieve an
ordinary cold almost as fast as you
caught it.
Ask your doctor about this. And
when you buy, be sure that you get
the real BAYER Aspirin Tablets.
They dissolve (disintegrate) almost
instantly. And thus work almost in
stantly when you take them. And
for a gargle, Genuine Bayer Aspirin
Tablets disintegrate with speed and
completeness, leaving no irritating
particles or grittiness.
BAYER Aspirin prices have been
decisively reduced on all sizes, so
there's no point now in accepting
other than the real Bayer article you
want.
Evening star., 1935-03-15

when Blanton will return to the wit
ness stand to complete his testimony.
Evening star., 1935-03-15

take the post of assistant superin-
tendent at the request of Blanton,
Blanton said:
When I broached this to Inspector
Headley the inspector said: Why,
certainly. Bean and I have been
friends-old-time police officers
Blanton said: I've never seen a
man more generous than Headley.
So I went through Headley's indorse-
ment and supported Bean and he was
appointed"
Bean Story Unjust"
In recalling the testimony of Bean
yesterday, the charge that brought
Blanton to the stand today, the Texan
said
There never was a statement more
unjust than the statement made here
yesterday by Inspector Bean. If it
had not been for Maj. Brown and
Inspector Headley, Bean could not
have been appointed to the position
he now holds. Talking about a plot?
Why that's all there is to this situa-
ton. There was something said about
a letter. There were only two letters
that l wrote to Mai. and Supt. OF
Police Brown. And 1 want them in
the record
Blanton then read letter which
he had written from his home in