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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-10
CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE

GOING up the steps of the court
house for marriage license, Iona
tried Intellectually to hide behind
Jim's tall figure. He laughed at her
nervousness and linked an arm
through hers protectively.
They'll know we're hunting the
marriage license bureau just by
looking at us" he joked.
A grinning clerk directed them
to an elevator and, at sight of one
of the men lounging beside it, Iona
tried to shrink closer to Jim's pro-
tective bigness. She had seen that
man before! He was reporter.
She remembered him with a cam
era at the cemetery the day they
buried her father. His features had
been impressed indelibly on her
memory as had all the details of
that distressing scene, and she held
her breath now, as he looked up
from the paper he was scanning,
and glanced at her and Jim. Turn
ing her face she edged into the ele-
vator sidewise, and making herself
very small, slipped into the farth-
est corner. The fellows eyes were
still on them when the elevator
door clicked shut, and a. her last
glimpse of him he was frowning
and getting to his feet.
"Jim!" she whispered then, in
alarm, there's reporter down
there and I think he recognized me.
What will we do if he follows us 2"
"I'll punch his head in If he
bothers you," Jim said. His lips
were set stubbornly and he strobe
belligerently out into the corridor
where the elevator deposited them.
Nobody was in sight, and as they
went through the door marked
Marriage Licenses he pulled Lona's
hand through his arm.
Don't get excited" he told her,
and marched her up to the desk.
It was over almost before it had
begun, this operation which in her
girlish dreams she had often
thought of as one Of the most ex-
citing in a girls life. A few ques-
tons from a slightly peevish clerk
whose bored eyes kept rowing to
the clock whose hands were creep
ing toward closing time. Chilly she
heard herself telling him her name,
her address, her occupation. A
pen was pushed into her hand and
she was told to sign.
For a moment she hesitated,
looking at Jim for guidance, re-
membering the conversation they
had had about names. She thought
Of the reporter who might even
now be at the door. Involuntarily
she glanced around to see if anyone
were bending over her shoulder.
write it, GIRL" Jim encouraged
her, and she set the pen in the old
fashioned ink bottle determinedly.
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READ THIS FIRST :

Out of a job, and asked 10 leave nor
boarding mouse because of the wide
publicity she received as the result of
an attempted prison break. Iona
Alderman is almost desperate because
she cannot locatS- Jim Claridge, the
Iona sped to the penitentiarv to see
her dying father. serving a life term
for murder, she and Jim had fallen in
love. At the warden's house during her
visit to the prison, two escaping con-
victs force her into the warden's car
grabs the steering wheel and the car
crashes: Only slightly hurt, she finds
her father has died in the meantime.
After taking his body home, she re-
turns to the city. Finally Jim calls her
further publicity. they decide to elope.
(NOW co ON WITH THE STORYl
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while their faces were upturned,
and Iona jumped again. But no
cameras were in sight, and she
breathed easier as they came out
again onto the crowded street.
"You shouldn't have hit him,
Jim,"" she said, when they had
climbed into their taxi again.
81 couldn't have him taking pic
tures," he told her. defensively.
HE can print anything he wants to
in his old rag, but he can't have,
any pictures. And I'll wiring the
neck off the next one that even
points camera at us!" His fists
were still clenched and he sat
stif1y upright on the taxi seat.
It struck Iona, as he sat there
tight Tipped and grim, that his am
ger at the incident was deeper
than it called for, and she watched
him, puzzled. It was as If some-
thing alien had come between
them.
"Jim, you look so strange" she
brought out. "You brighten me-"
I'm sorry, girl" He relaxed.
then, and put his arms about her.
II didn't meant sort Of lost my
temper, I guess" His drawl was
back again, and the strangeness
disappeared as suddenly as it had
come, so that now she wasn't sure
she had felt it at all.
cts not worth getting so angry
about" she tried to tell him, but
he shook his head.
you're too easy with people,"
he proclaimed. Including me-" His
whimsical little half smile showed,
and she smiled back.
"You look terrible, Jim, when
you're mad" she brought out, her
mind still going over the scene they
had just quilted. $50 fierce and
mean. I hope you never get mad at
me that way"
Mad at you, girl? I can't ever
get mad at you. Don't you know
that? You're too little and too
sweet. Besides, you'll be Mrs. Clar-
idge! Do you realize that? Who
could be mad at Mrs. Claridge?
Especially Mrs. James Claridgew
Mrs. Claridge! The name brought
flush to Lona's cheeks and a
warmth to her whole being that
stayed with her even when she had
sent Jim on his way back to Mrs.
Peterman's, and had gone up to
her own room to make her prepa-
rations. :.
Preparations for her wedding.
In a few hours she would be Mrs.
James Claridge! She said the name
over to herself as she dressed for
the second time that day in the
blue outfit and pushed the wave
into her brown hair with extra
care. Mrs. James Claridge-Lona
Claridge. It seemed to take away
from her, somehow, all the troubles
that had been hers as Iona Acker-
man. AS if that unhappy, distract
ed girl were about to vanish for
ever. -
She looked ridiculously young
when she stood before her mir.
ror, finally, ready down to the
last button on the blue gloves. Her
face was still flushed and her eyes
were bright. She hesitated for q
moment, trembling, as the tele-
phone, announcing that Jim was
waiting for her below, sent out its
fateful jingle. She felt as If she
were setting out for a new, un-
known world as she picked up her
suitcase and locked the door be-
hind her for the last time.
ITO Be COntinued)
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|CONVICT SA1AUGHTER
U AM -
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/, Another moment and It was done.
She watched as Jim wrote in his
name with his flowing scrawl and
a sense of finality gripped her.
There it was. for all the world to
see.
At least there'd be no newspaper
until morning, she calculated. She
and Jim would have one night Of
peace!
Jim's hand was warm on her
arm as they went back out the door
into the corridor together. In it's
pressure she sensed that he, too,
was acutely conscious of the fold
ed paper that had cracked as he
slowed it away in his pocket. The
elevator door clicked shut just as
they came up to it and they were
forced to wait for it's return trip.
In the privacy Of the darkening
corridor Jinl's arm slipped about
her waist and he drew her close.
There was just time for a quick
kiss, and she knew her face was
hot and flushed as the elevator
caught up with them. The elevator
boy grinned at them knowingly and
she felt her blush deepen as Jim
laughed aloud.
"Jim, behave yourselfw she
scolded him, wiping her face with
her powder puff to hide her color.
The puff was still in her hand
when she stepped out into the
lower floor hall. Looking up at Jim
she saw his face darken suddenly,
and she had frightening glimpse
of a small crowd gathered before
the elevator entrance. Then came
the click Of camera, click that
was repeated before she quite real
! lied what it was. Above the gaping
black box, when she did locate it,
she saw the grinning face of the
reporter she had recognized, and
with little scream she covered her
face with her hands.
But it was too late. Thanks.
Swell shot," the reporter said,
pleasantly. "Now, if you'll just tell
us the groom's name and where
you are spending the honey
| moon"
He got no farther. Like flash
Jim's doubled fist swung up and
connected with the fellows grin
ming jaw. He grunted in the mid
die Of a word and, as Iona
screamed in earnest, went down
onto the tiled floor, the camera
rolling from his hands. It fell at
Jim's feet, and he tramped on it,
crushing it savagely. grinding it
under his shoes.
"Hey, you" somebody in the
crowd began, but the sight Of Jim's
darkened face and clenched fists
stopped him. .
Anybody else want some more
Of the same 2" Jim demanded, fac
ing them for a second grimly. No
body stirred and he slipped a hand
beneath Lona's elbow and led her
| toward the street entrance. The
fellow on the floor moaned and sat
up as they passed him. His eyes
made a wobbly signal to somebody
close to the door, bringing out
something that sounded like, Get
them, Butch ;"
At their side as they reached
the door another figure bobbed up.
For a moment Iona faced him,
startled, afraid that he was going
to modest them. But he only opened
the door for them, smilingly.
"Good punch, fellow" he shot at
Jim approvingly, and Jim managed
| a half grin. Another click seemed
| to come from somewhere near
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-10
JACK WARDLAW AND
HIS ROLLING RHYTHM

Playing Stevenson Theatre Sunday.
March II only.
Direct from months tour of
theatres in Kentucky, Tennessee and
Alabama, Jack Wardlaw and his CHS
Orchestra, in the style of Rolling
Rhythm, plus several noted singers,
dancer, an impersonator and CO.
medlan, together with Judge Ward
laws Musical Court, billed as the
Rolling Rhythm Revue, is now on
tour through Maryland, Virginia, w.
Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia,
and Florida. &. -
Travelling in a $500 sound truck
and sleeper trailer and sponsored
by Castleberry's Famous Southern
Foods, this streamlined organization
is creating a sensation everywhere it
appears.
Jack Wardlaw, for three years a
classmate of Kay Kyser at the Uni
versity of North Carolina, has three
European tours to his credit. dozen
original songs, and the title, Dance
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-10
CURRITUCKAS STOCK
LAW MAY BE ENDED
Daily Dispatch Bureau
In the Sir Walter Hotel

Raleigh, March 1870 far as the
House Agriculture Committee is con-
cerned, the Currituck erosion work
of the Federal government can stop.
The committee yesterday reported
favorably bill by Gideon Boswood
to repeal the stock law which pro-
hibits cattle from roaming at large
on the Banks.
Federal authorities have said flat
ly that if the stock law is repealed
they will be forced to stop erosion
work, which would be rendered use
less by the wandering herds.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-10
PRESS INSISTS ON
UNIVERSITY NEEDS

Chapel Hill, March 10.-A survey
made today shows that editors of
representative North Carolina news
papers are strongly urging chat the
needs of the consolidated Univer-
sity, as recognized by the State Bud
get Commission, be met by the leg
islature.
The editors have also gone on
record in favor of tuition adjust
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-10
Capital Gossip
BY HENRY AyERILL AND
LYNN NISBET
Daily Dispatch Bureau,
In the Sir Walter Hotel

Raleigh, March lot is usual and
ordinary for some legislator or other
to rise with Mr.. Speaker, l see in
the lobby a distinguished Democrat
from my county; l ask you, sir, that
the courtesies of the floor be extend
ed him.
1t is so usual and ordinary, in fact
that nobody pays the least attention
to the proceedings.
But Thursday this same stock
phrase caused quite a sensation, cram
ing of necks and furry of wise
cracks.
Reason? 1t was Simpsons Repub-
lican James Barefoot who was talk
ing about the distinguished Demo-
craft, who turned out to be Major A.
Mel. Graham, former House men,
ber
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-10

King of the South, where his Or
chestra has been on tour since 1927.
Jack is noted for his psychological
microphone technique and rapid fire
banjo solos.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-10

CASTOR can get to his seat" On the
same bill Senator Hatcher wanted
to make some comment and rose to
address the chair. "The senator from
Burke is temporarily out of ORDER"
barked Mr.. Horton. The genial DOG
gle" grinned and moved over to his
own seat and continued his remarks.
The proposal to make notation on
certificate of title recorded at Raleigh
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-10

ment on a reciprocal basis whereby
students from other states would be
charged by the same tuition which
those states charge North Carolina
students.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-10

Senator Separk, one of the most
studious and attentive members of
the legislature, was caught off guard
yesterday. A bill which he had in
troduced was called on the calendar,
while Senator Separk was talking to
a clerk on the opposite side of the
hall about another BILL ''The chair
recognizes the senator from CASTOR"
said President Horton, and them adj
ded "as soon as the senator from
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-10

There are so many japanese mill
tary spies in China today, we under
stand, that there is hardly room for
the regular army.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-10

Pete Murphy said it is ''the most
immoral bill ever presented to this
Assembly; it's a question of high
way robbery, but just the same the
House yesterday displayed its un-
mistakable intention to back up Da-
Wilson's Representative Lee Wilson
on his bill to permit Lexington an
mex the Erlanger mill village.
The matter came up on a minority
committee report which Wilson NOV
ed 10 suspend the rules with view
to adopting and putting the measure
on its immediate passage. The House
supported him with rousing, roaring
ayes, but the bill turned out to be
roll call affair and so had to stay
on the calendar for at least two roll
call readings.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-10

The House adopted, under suspen-
sion of rules, resolution from
Clarence Stone proposing that safety
education be made a part of the pro-
gram of education in the public
schools of the State.
The resolution followed the general
ideas of Ronald Hocutt, director of
the highway safety division, who has
long advocated education ''from kin
dergarten to college" as an effective
long range safety measure.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-10

There's talk of special wage-hour
bill for members of the Assembly,
facetious, of course.
1t is argued that the lawmakers
are getting no wages at all now that
the so day pay period has expired,
and further it is contended that the
House members, at least, are working
overtime.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-10

The Mecklenburg delegation is
still sticking pretty well together.
Yesterday all three of the represen-
tatives voted against tabling Virgil
Wilson's anti-diversion amendment;
and followed through by voting as a
unit for the revenue bill.
This despite the fact that both
Marvin Ritch and Jim Vogler rose
to explain they do not approve of
everything in the measure, by any
means.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-10

John Kerr, III, son Of Warren's
representative, was made an honorary
page, as were Virgil, Jr, and Joseph
Wilson, sons of one OF the Forsyth
representatives.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-03-10

Mrs. Ralph Flowers, wife of Ca
tawba's popular representative, was
among those extended "courtesies"
yesterday.
Others included Congressman John
Kerr of the second, and Mrs. Kerr.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-10
NOTICE OF SALE or TAN
CERTIFICATES

Notice is hereby given that
Arnold Swain has filed with
me written request that the
tax certificates together with al
subsequent omitted or levied taxes
held by the State of Florida Dee
adj ertised and sold To- the highest
bidder for cash as provided by
House Bill 3S6 "f the 1887 acts %
the Legislature. upon the follow INK
described real estate in the County
of Monroe. state Of Florida. te-wif
l't- Lot ?. BIN s. TT -. as re-
corded in Monroe County Records
Deed ROOk G-S. Page So
The taxes to be sold are ..Vf-
denced by certificate No 5SS Of
1883 and represent taxes for IN.
years 1882 To 1899, both inclusive
Also, Lot 10. Blk. s. TT IL. a. re
corded i'm Monroe County Records.
Deed Book G-3. Page 534
The taxes to he sold arr. .-vi-
denced by certificate No. aS9 81
1888 and represent taxes for the
years 1882 10 1888. both inclusive
Said tax certificates together with
all subsequent omitted or levied
taxes will be sold To the highest
bidder at the Court House Door
i'm Kew West. on the 26th dav Of
April, 1899. at 800 o'clock 4. N
Dated this the 10th day Of April.
1889
(SEALD Ross q Sawvs.r
Clerk Circuit Court. Monroe County.
Florida.
aprI0-I7-24.ISS9-M
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-10
LEG AIS

J. E. Anderson Est. (First Trust
e. Savings Bank has filed with
me written request that the
tax certificates together with all
subsequent omitted or levied taxes
held by the State of Florida be
advertised and sold to the highest
bidder for cash as provided by
House Bill 396 of the 1887 acts of
the Legislature. upon the following
described real estate in the County
of Monroe. State of Florida, tO-wit:
NW4 Key Largo. Sec %, Twp.
81, Re 80. Acres SIS, 0O2), as re-
corded i'm Monroe County Records,
Decd Book D-4. Page 452.
The taxes to he sold are evil
denced by certificate No. S37S of
1888 and represent taxes for the
years 1882 To 1889, both inclusive.
Also. PIT. Lot S. Key Largo. Sec
IS. Twp 81. Re. 80, Acres 397, as
recorded in Monroe County Rec
ords. Deed Book D-4. Page 452.
C-3. Page 467.
The taxes To he sold are evil
denced by certificate No. 745 of
1927 and represent taxes for the
years 1926 to 1889. both inclusive.
said tax certificates together with
all subsequent omitted or levied
taxes Will he sold to the highest
in Key West. on the 26th day of
April. 1899. at 300 o'clock r. NJ.
Dated this the 10th day of April
1899.
(SEALl Ross c SAWYER
Cl"rk circuit Court. Monroe County.
Florida
Observation-Disclosures
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-10
NOTICE OF SALE OF TAX
CERTIFICATES
m r00l

Notice is hereby given that
Board Of Public Instruction (JOs.
and Olivia Turner) has filed with
me written request that the
tax certificates together with all
subsequent omitted or levied taxes
held bv the State of Florida be
advertised and sold to the highest
bidder for cash as provided by
House Bill 3ss Of the 1887 acts OF
the Legislature. upon the following
described real estate in the County
of Monroe. State Of Florida. to-wit:
PIT Lot ,. Blk 81, as recorded in
Monroe County Records. Deed Book
d.. Page IS.
The taxes to be sold are evil
deDced by certificate No. 1sI Of
1880 and represent taxes for the
years 1929 TO 1899, both inclusive.
Said tax certificate together with
all subsequent omitted or levied
taxes will be sold to the highest
bidder at the Court House Door
in Key West. on the 2eth day Of
April. 1889, at 800 O'Clock T. NJ
Dated this the 10th day of April.
1899.
lSEALl Ross c SAWYER
Clerk Circuit Court. Monroe County.
Observation-Disclosures
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-10
NOTICE OF SALE OF TAN
CERTIFICATES


Notice is hereby given that
Mrs. l. ". Myers has filed with
me written request that The
tax certificates together with all
subsequent omitted or levied taxes
held by the State 81 Florida be-
advertised and sold 10 the highest
bidder for cash as provided by
House Bill $50 Of the 1887 acts Of
the Legislature. upon the follow ink
described real estate in the County
Of Monroe. State Of Florida. to-wit.
Lot Is. Blk. s. Pinecrest Main
land. Plat Book I. Pages s2-35. as
recorded in Monroe County Rec
ords. Iced Book -. Page
The taxes to be sold are eVi-
denced by certificate No Z5sl Of
1929 and represent taxes for the
years 1928 to 1899. both inclusive
Also. Lot II. Blk s. Pinerrest
Mainland. Fiat Book !. Pages Sz-s5.
as recorded in Monroe County Rec-
ords. Deed Book -. Page -
The taxes to be sold are eNi-
denced by certificate No. 2542 81
1929 and represent taxes for the
years 1928 10 1888. both inclusive.
Said tax certificates together with
all subsequent omitted or levied
taxes will be- sold TO the highest
bidder at the Cont House Door
in Kew West. on the 2sth daV Of
April. 1899. ar 500 o'clock y ~
Dated this the 10Th day 81 April
1893
fSEAL) Ross e Sawyer
Clerk Circuit Court. Monroe County.
Florida
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-10
NOTICE OF SALE OF TAX
CERTIFICATES
Nm rnn9

Notice is hereby given that
Diana Smith has filed with
me written request that the
tax certificates together with all
subsequent omitted or levied taxes
held by the State of Florida be
advertised and sold to the highest
bidder for cash as provided by
House Bill 800 of the 1887 acts Of
the Legislature. upon the following
described real estate in the County
of Monroe. State of Florida. to-wit:
PIT Lot 4. Blk 60. as recorded in
Monroe County Records. Deed Book
AS. Page III.
The taxes to be sold are evil
denced by certificate No. 1913 OF
1929 and represent taxes for the
years 1928 to 1889, both inclusive.
Said tax certificate together with
all subsequent omitted or levied
taxes will be sold TO the highest
bidder at the Court House Door
in Kew West, on the 26th day of
April. 1889. at 800 o'clock p NJ
Dated this the 10th day of April.
1899.
(SEALD Ross G Sawyer
Clerk Circuit Court. Monroe County.
Florida.
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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-10
NOTICE OF SALE OF TAN
CERTIFICATES
IN 1894

Notice is hereby given that ThoS.
". and ChaS G.. Curtis have filed
with me written request that the
t@N certificates together with all
subsequent omitted or levied taxes
h"Id nv the state of Florida he
Advertised and sold to the highest
bidder for cash as provided by
House Bill 1916 of the 1887 acts nf
the Legislature. upon the following
Il Sr~ibed real estate in the County
OF Monroe. State Of Florida. to-wit:
Lot 4, Blk. ;. Tr. -. as recorded
in Monroe County Records. Deed
p""E Ell. page $50. Deed Book
w. Page 16j.
The taxes to be sold are evil
denced by certificate No. I4S al
1926 and represent taxes for the
years 1925 to 1889. both inclusive.
Also. Lot 6, Blk. >, TT. IL. as re-
corded i'm Monroe County Records
Deed Book "a. Page SIS, Decd
Book WV Iage $50.
The taxes TO he sold are evil
d""red by certificate No. 149 of
1926 and represent taxes for the
years 1925 To 1889. both inclusive.
said tax certificates together with
all subsequent omitted or levied
taxes will 10 sold to tho highest
bidder at the Court House Door
in Key West. on the 26th day OF
April. 1899. at 500 o'clock +. NJ.
Dated this the 10th day of April.
1899.
CSEALb Ross c Sawyer
Clerk Circuit Court. Monroe County.
Florida
aprIO-17-24.I9S9-M2OS
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-04-10

Notir- iS hereby gwen that
Franklin e.. Parker has flI-a VIA
nv Wrrfr--n request rhar rha
tax CerfIficafrs together VIA All
subsequent omitted or levied faNes
held By the state 81 FInrida De
adj ert iss-d and Sold O. the hEwhesf
bidder fnr cash as provided BY
House i.Ill 1Hs 80 fhe 1gI1 acts &C
the LeEislature. upun the following
described real estate On the County
Of Monroe state of FLORIDA ta-WtI-
Lot = I.lk- e. Upper MaIss-umt,s..
Matef-uulss. l.'arh. Brlat Beck A.
l'aEe lS@- r.-rsrrir-d On Monroe
County Records. Deed Isossk .
The taX~s To- he sid are erf-
armreh lsN ef-rrff i1-stfr- 81 lI-1 80
1891 and reprsSrut taxes fer Ehe
Years 1899 o. 1883 bt,fh inclusive
said tax crrtlficaf~ together wffh
all subsequent omitted or levied
taxes viii Dee sold o. the highest
bidder At the Court House D,raar
in Key N est. uu the eErh CAV 90
April, 1888. at see o'cIork p ~
Dated this tie 10th DAY - April.
1893
(SEALl Ross a. Saww@-
clerk circuit Court. Monroe County,
Florida
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