davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-09-16
by OREN ARNOLD

saulted-thump and groan, roll and
kick and scream, and up and on
again.
Shot moved from one edge of his
rock to the other. It was boulder
the size of an automobile, afford
ing him precious safety at the mo-
ment and a grand spectators view;
but he was striving now for q
chance to leap down and escape
with the stampeding animals. Sure.
lv here was the break he needed
And vet he couldn't take advantage
of it because the horses themselves
hemmed him in, a milling sea Of
animals around him. Never in all
his life had he been so close to so
much confusion, not the least Of
which now was the shrieking
wounded and terribly frightened
Mexican men.
When Shot finally leaped. he hit
running.
He saw an opening in the melee
and darted through it. From some
where, though, a rope was shaking
by. Caught probably in flying
hoofs, tent rope, or a lasso. It
caught Shots high boot heel and
tripped him. The young American
struck the ground with an "Uhn-
n-n-n-n!" and lay there in the dirt
and darkness several seconds,
stunned, before he could regain his
feet and start running again.
He heard Luis Escobar shouting,
and for no known reason h
swerved toward that worthy.
LOS CABALLO-O-O-O-O-OS!
HEY-HEY-YO-O-Ow
Escobar's orders were unintelligi-
BILE now, as confused and futile as
the horses plunging. Most of the
animals had trampled and leaped
and galloped on Sc that the camp
area was free of them and save .or
the several dead or wounded men
the soldiers were in frantic pur-
suit. Escobar, the general, was al
most hysterical, darting here and
there, waving arms and shouting
hoarsely.
Shot heard him, then saw him,
and stopped dead in his tracks.
Escobar was not 20 feet away.
And he was alone, on foot. Miracu-
lousy he had not been injured by
the stampeding herd. Shot could
still see his sword swing foolishly
at his side. Swinging foolishly now,
and yet it was a genuine sword.
Shot remembered that a sword was
a weapon. Also that Luis Escobar
had caused him and the folk he
loved untold trouble of late. That
Luis Escobar was traitorous SOL
der, no more than a bandit whom
the Mexican government itself had
cause to fear. Also that three Of
his thieves once had kidnapped Lo-
rena Hamilton.
Impulsively young Shot Rogers
made up his mind. He was in ( ter
rible hurry to escape, now that op-
portunity had presented, but here
at hand was something even more
tempting.
Ito Be Continued
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-09-16
CHAPTER FORTY-THREE

l.
SHOT KNEW he would have q
tremendous job OF Scrubbing pots
and pans after surrer there in Es-
cobar's camp, and so would rema
free Of bonds. But after that he
likely would be tied and locked in
again.
That's my moment tc scram, "
he decided. I'll make run for it,
somehow"
He still had his concealed butcher
knife. He sill managed to keep his
axe near al hand. He had spotted
= long dagger like meat sl1ewer
which WoulI be q fine weapon, too.
Probe bly, re would have to crack
a cooks skull with that at the cru
cial monet.
Only thing that worried him was
lack of horse. The remuda, he no
ticed, had many fine horse in 1t.
Probably most of them We're stolen,
but yonder a couple Of hundred
yards away were four or five hun
drel horses. They were kept near
the base of an }. changing cliff, q
sheer rock wall several hundred
feet high. This served as part of a
natural fence and kept the horses
near the soldiers so that any other
ambitious thieves or, say. any fed
eral soldiers, could not take the
herd without having a night right
at their hands. It was a smart
move on Escobar's part thus to
guard his most valuable possess
sions-I1is cavalry horses; the
"army's" whole career depended on
horse flesh, Shot knew.
Well, he would bide his time until
the summer twilight became full
darkness if possible, then ne would
have a chance to escape en- foot. He
could stoop low and run, darting
behind rocks and shrubs. There
were senuries out, of course, but
they would not shoot SO accurately
in the dark. He'd have a chance.
He'd run like uee1, circle back
and try to locate Lorena on the hill
top whence she had sert up her
smoke signal. Maybe she even had
some of the Phantom men up there.
The thought thrilled him! He'd
give 10 years Of his life TO have his
own picked riders at hand now to
burst into Escobar's camp. But no.
No, that would be foolish. anyway,
he had to stop such conjecture, or
he might not have any years left.
He would have to maneuver to es-
cape on his own, without help. Ae
was prepared to try it, and doubt
less would have tried, but conster-
nation suddenly struck Escobar's
men and an opportunity faced Shot
Rogers from an unexpected source.
His first knowledge of it came
when a horse screamed.
A horse screams n terror in a
very definite way. It is not a
whinny, nor a playful squeal. It is
a nerve-tingling sound that alarms
men as well as other horses them
selves. Knowing horses thoroughly,
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-09-16
CHAPTER FORTY-FOU

JERRY DALE'S mounting anger
and Indignation were impressive to
those around him, as any big man
is likely to be impressive when he
is mad. In addition, of course, the
absence of Shot and LOrena was
enough to alarm everybody.
Jerry had hurried in to Blanco
and proved that the missing ones
were not there and had not been
there. Then he had hurried pack
to the ranch with the distul bling
news. Even so, Mr.. Brace and the
other men present had been prone
to keep calm.
II tell you, Shot Rogers is a de-
pendable man." Mr.. Brace rum
bled, in his deep voice. The middle
aged rancher showed grave concern
on his countenance, but he was not
one to be stampeded into action,
ever.
1T looks like it, doesn't it?"
Jerry was sarcastic. "They were
here IS hours ago. They supposedly
left for Blanco, but didn't. With all
the killings around here of late
even Lorena herself being kidnapped
Il should think you'd"
Old Jasper Peters interrupted.
Young man, you are riled up be-
cause you are scared crazy Shots
TUX yore gal, is ALL" Jasper emitted
an amazing stream of tobacco
juice. =
1.-THE hell with thatw Jerry
snapped. =
ut don't do no good to git mad
you git mad too easy, by hank !!
You jest SnOrted around here show
ing off yore muscles, whilst Shot
he up and made love to tn gal in
a more convincin' way. I'll bet five
dollars they've run off som'ers and
Wed!"
Jasper's speculation in the mat
ter seemed logical, the others
agreed, all but Jerry and Mrs. Bra
zee. Sally Brace shook her head.
"Lorena had no cause to elope,
even if she loved Shot, which
doubt" Sally declared. mo, it's
more'n that, Jasper. I'm worried to
distraction, George"
I'm afraid you got the situation
better'n Jasper, Sally" her hus-
band admitted. IT don't understand
it, but don't see why she wanted
to elope, since she was grown and
could have had him openly"
"That's all poppycock," Jerry
snapped. II might as well correct
any such blather right now. She
doesn't care damn for Rogers
She-well, the truth is, I was going
to marry her myself"
They all looked at him.
"Jerry!" Mrs. Brace exclaimed
II declarew
"Why-" George looked his sur
prise.
"Son, I'm so happy about it!'
Sally went on. "But I can certainly
see how you feel about them. now
why hadn't she-why hadn't YOU
all told us? Had you set the wed
ding date?
That's not public matter" The
young man was flushed with anger
still. "The business at hand is To-
eating her and Rogers, and being
sure they are safe. And you can be
damn sure Rogers'll answer to me-
well, I hope they're all right"
Mr.. Brace declared, "but I want
you to control that temper of yours
Jerry. Whatever turns up, you can't
reasonably go off half-cocked, for
Lorena's sake if for nobody else's
Rogers may be at fault. But wait
till you are sure. If she's to respect
you as a husband, you must"
Nuts. I'm going to get a horse
and start searching. If the rest of
you so-called ranch men have got
CUTS enough to go with me, all
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-09-16

donald Tlamm, owner and presi-,
dent of radio station WMCA in New
York, denied charges by the Federal
Communications Commission that
his station illegally intercepted and
broadcast secret military and naval
radio communications sent out by
the governments of Germany and
Britain. The FEC threatened to
II revoka ataHion's license.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-09-16

A London mother and daugbta,
leave the child's school for train ain
which carried them to the country. try.
side as British continued evacns.
ton Of the capital to protect civil.
ians from air raids. The motbar
carries haversack CONTAINING ass
masks while the girl takes CHARGE roe
Of her doll.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-12-07
Notice To Creditors

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN,
that the Subscriber of Montgom-
cry County, has obtained from
the Orphans Court of Montgom-
cry County, in Maryland, Letters
Testamentary on the Personal
Estate of
WILLIAM ARMSTEAD WEST
late of Montgomery County, de-
ceased. All persons having Claims
against the deceased, are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with
vouchers thereof, legally authenti-
Gated to the subscriber on or be-
fore the 23rd day of May next:
they may otherwise by law be ex-
cluded from all benefit of said
Estate. All persons indebted to
said Estate are requested to make
immediate payment.
Given under my hand this 10th
day of November in the year of
our Lord, one thousand nine hun
drer and thirty-nine.
ETHEL J. WEST,
Route No. /, Rockville, Md.
637 Executrix.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-12-07
Notice To Creditors

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN,
that the Subscribers of Montgom-
cry County, have obtained from
the Orphans Court of Montgom-
cry County, in Maryland, Letters
Testamentary on the Personal
Estate of
MARY MOORE TILTON
Late of Montgomery County, de-
ceased. All persons having Claims
against the deceased, are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with
vouchers thereof, legally authenti-
Gated to the. subscriber on or be-
fore the 7th day of May next !:
they may otherwise by law be
excluded from all benefit of said
Estate. ALI persons indebted to
said Estate are requested to make
immediate payment.
Given under our hands this 7th
day of November in the year of
our Lord, one thousand nine hun
bred and thirty-nine.
FREDERIC L. THOMAS,
Sandy Spring, Maryland
MARGARET C. BANCROFT,
Sandy Spring, Maryland
GIG Executors.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-12-07

Order Nisi-
George Fountain Peters ct al,
VS..
The Farmers Banking and Trust
Company of Montgomery Coun-
ty, Maryland.
Estate of Lucy J. Humphrey.
F. Barnard Welsh,
Surviving Trustee.
In THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, AS
A COURT OF EQUITY.
No. 1889 Equity.
ORDERED, this 9th day of No
vember A. D. 1889, by the Cir
cult Court for Montgomery Coun-
ty, as a Court of Equity, that
the Auditors first Report filed in
the above entitled cause, be ratified
and confirmed, unless cause to
the contrary thereof be shown on
before the 9th day of December
next: Provided a copy of this
order be inserted in some news
paper published in said Montgom-
ery County, once in each of three
successive weeks before the said
9th day of December, 1889.
CLAYTON X. WATKINS,
Clerk of the Circuit Court
for Montgomery County.
True Copy-Test:
CLAYTON K. WATKINS, Clerk.
622
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-12-07
Notice To Creditors

Notice To Creditors
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
that the Subscriber of Montgom-
cry County, has obtained from
the Orphans Court of Montgom-
cry County, in Maryland, Letters
of Administration on the Personal
Estate of
JOHN T. BUTTS
late of Montgomery County, de-
ceased. All persons having Claims
against the deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with
vouchers thereof, legally authenti-
Gated to the subscriber on or be-
21st day of May next: they may
otherwise by law be excluded from
all benefit of said Estate. All
persons indebted to said Estate
are requested to make immediate
payment.
Given under my hand this 21st
day of November in the year of
our Lord, one thousand nine hun
bred and thirty-nine.
HERBERT E. BUTTS,
Rockville, Md.
CAT Administrator.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-12-07
CAT

Notice To Creditors
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN,
that the Subscriber of Montgom-
cry County, has obtained from
the Orphans Court of Montgom-
cry County, in Maryland, Letters
Testamentary on the Personal
Estate of
KATHERINE BATWELL
SCHRAiDER
late of Montgomery County, de-
ceased. All persons having Claims
against the deceased, are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with
vouchers thereof, legally authenti-
Gated to the subscriber on o. be-
fore the -27th day of May next:
they may otherwise by law be
excluded from all benefit of said
Estate. All persons indebted to
said Estate are requested to make
immediate payment.
Given under my hand this 9th
day Of November in the year of
our Lord, one thousand nine hun
dred and thirty-nine.
FRANK CHARLES SCHRADER,
20 Old Chester Road,
Bethesda, Maryland.
655 Executor
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-12-07
WOODFIELD

Mr.. and Mrs. Elgie Hawkins en-
tertained at dinner Sunday, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Hawkins of
Washington, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Irving Cue of Rockville.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. w. Bowman, of
Etchison, had with them for dinner
on Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. Irving
Bowman, of Washington; Mr.. and
Mrs. Norman Weber, of Howard
county; Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Green,
Miss Ruth Green and Elwood Beall,
of Woodfield, and Elmer Hines, of
Gaithersburg.
Mrs. S. V. Broadhurst, of
Browningsville, spent several days
last week with her daughter, Mrs.
Harvey Burdette. Mrs. Marion Du-
vail was the weekend guest of
Mrs. Daisy Ward, of Gaithersburg.
Thomas Burdette, of Baltimore,
spent Wednesday with his brother,
Harvey Burdette.
Mrs. Raymond Kemp and her
daughter, Julia, visited Mr.. and
Mrs. Donald Bowie on Sunday. Mr.
and Mrs. Bowie have been staying
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Gil
bert Broadhurst, during the illness
Of their son, Donald Bowie, III.
With the hog killing in full
swing, Mr.. Elmer Green is kept
busy. Fifty hogs were butchered
at his place Thursday of last week
All during the season neighbors
have their butchering done there.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-12-07
Civil War Engine Factory
Undergoes Modernization

The famous Rider Ericsson en-
CINE factory at Walden. N T.. found
ed in 1912 by Capt. John Ericsson.
builder Of the warship Monitor Of
Civil war fame. has been sold. and
is being modernized by the pur-
chaser.
The desk upon which Capt. Erics-
son designed the Monitor in response
to the plea Of President Lincoln for
a ship to meet the challenge of the
Merrimac, is also included in the
sale and will continue in use.
In addition to his work on the
Monitor. Captain Ericsson also in
vented the serew propeller. the gun
turret and the now all but obsolete
hot-air engine. He is generally
called the father Of the modern bat
tleship.
The Walden factory was for gen.
erations known as the home Of Cap
tain Ericsson's hot-air pumping en-
CINE. This was one of the curiosi-
ties Of engineering science. familiar
to most graduates of engineering
colleges today on account of its lab
oratory use in demonstrating Their
modynamics.
In the old days. however, before
the advent Of electricity. it was
widely used throughout America.
and before New York city had ac-
quired a high-pressure water sys-
tenn, thousands were installed In the
Easements Of the old "brownstone
fronts" to pump water to the attics.
These engines are still used in
many countries abroad, where cleo
tricity is not available. and where
both fuel and labor are cheap. Only
last year the Mexican government
purchased II to pump water to way
side locomotive water stations-and
this order practically wiped out the
stock on hand at the old factory at
Walden.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-12-07
u. S. College Biologists
Study Quebec Salmon

Atlantic salmon, the mysterious
fish that lure thousands of anglers to
Quebec each year. win be the SUBJ
ject Of an intensive biological re-
search conducted by three promi-
nent American college scientists who
recently have set up a laboratory
near Gaspe.
The habits and unpredictable re-
actions of the Atlantic salmon have
baffied scientists for many years.
The fishermen have accepted the
known fact that the great sporting
Ash. who battle courageously to the
end of the anglers line, appear at
certain river openings making wild
dash to reach fresh water spawning
grounds. The open season for At
lantic salmon is May | to August
81. They congregate before the
run" in a zone roughly circum-
scribed by the Isles de la Madeleine.
Newfoundland. the Gaspe and Lab
rador coasts
But scientists want their questions
answered. They will try to find out
why the salmon Live in salt water
and spawn in fresh water. where the
fish 60 during their seasonal dis
appearances. and what becomes Of
them during cyclic shallow runs"
The biologists will also study sal
mon blood in an attempt to discov-
er the changes that take place as the
fish pass from salt to fresh water.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-12-07
Birthplace of Ell Cid

In Burgos. was born Ell Cid, the
national hero of Spain in the strug.
gle to reconquer the country from
the Moors. The hilltop castle, then
a magnificent stronghold. was the
scene Of his marriage TO Ximena.
who Is buried with him in the ca
thedral. One of the towns saddest
days was that of their hero's re-
turn, when all doors were closed BY
the jealous kings command and the
grieving populace had to do their
hero-worshiping silently from their
windows.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-12-07
Trustees Sale
OF =
THREE ACRES OF
LAND
Near POOLESVILLE

WHEREAS, by order of the
Orphans Court for Montgomery
County, in the matter of the
ESTATE OF JOHN E. BYRAM,
deceased,
Ernest G. Gartner, administrator,
being No. 1910 in said Court, the
interest Of the said decedent in
the property hereinafter described
was ordered to be sold, and the
undersigned Thomas C. Kelley
was appointed Trustee to make
Now, THEREFORE,, notice is
hereby given that the undersigned
Trustee will on
Saturday, December 8, 1889,
AT 1880 O'CLOCK, A. M,
in front of the Court House in
Rockville, offer said property at
public auction to the highest bid
der.
THE PROPERTY consists of
three 81 acres of land, more or
less, as described in deed dated
the goth day of August, 1886,
from John Edward Byram and
wife to Richard G. Byram, which
deed is recorded in Liber 634 at
folio Ais of the Land Records Of
Montgomery County, lying along
road across from farm of Robert
o. Mclaughlin and about 300
yards from Sycamore Landing
Road (paved) and improved by a
three-room, one story dwelling.
The interest of the said John E.
Byram, deceased, herein being
offered for sale, consists Of one
half undivided interest which the
said decedent took by inheritance
from his son, the said Richard G.
Byram, deceased. (But at the
same time, the purchaser will be
given an opportunity to buy the
remaining undivided one-half in
terest in the said land, which is
likewise being sold by order Of
the Orphans Court in the matter
of the Estate of Frances Wood
Byram, as advertised in this
paper.)
TERMS OF SALE, as pre-
scribed by said order, will be one
third of the purchase price to be
paid at the time the property is
knocked down, and the remaining
two-thirds to be paid within five
days of the ratification Of the said
sale by the Court. Property
is sold free Of inheritance taxes,
and free of all claims arising
from the estate Of the said John
E. Byram, deceased. State and
County taxes to be adjusted TO
day of transfer Of title. Convey
ancing, revenue stamps, and re
cording to be at the purchaser
expense.
THOMAS C. KELLEY,
623 Trustee.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-12-07
BOARD OF EDUCATION OF
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Rockville. Maryland.
Notice
OF INTENTION TO
PURCHASE LAND

In accordance with Chapter 208,
Section 1854 of Article 16, of
the Public School Laws of Mary
land, as provided by the Acts of
the General Assembly of 1885,
the Board of Education hereby
gives notice by publication of its
intention to purchase the lot ad-
joining the high school at Gath
ersburg, for the location of a
gymnasium and auditorium build
ing, from Miss Mary A. Hutton
and others at a cost of 100000.
The lot faces on the street run
ming in front Of the school and
lies south of the school property.
The lot contains approximately
three quarters of an acre.
By Order of the Board of
Education,
JULIUS p. STADLER,
President Protein.
EDWIN w. BROOME,
Secretary. 653
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-12-07
Notice To Creditors

ANOOANC ~ NAOuAtOA -
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
that the Subscribers of Washing
ton, D. c., have obtained from
the Orphans Court of Montgom-
cry County, in Maryland, Letters
Testamentary on the Personal
Estate of
ISAAC N. EMMERT
late of Montgomery County, de-
ceased. All persons having Claims
against the deceased, are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with
vouchers thereof, legally authenti-
Gated to the subscriber on or be-
fore the 21st day of May next ::
they may otherwise by law be ex-
Guided from all benefit of said
Estate. All persons indebted to
said Estate are requested to make
immediate payment.
Given under our hands this
21st day of November in the year
of our Lord, one thousand nine
hundred and thirty-nine.
MARY S. EMMERT,
J. VICTOR EMMERT,
1925 Corbin Pl., S. E.,
Washington, D. C.
GAL Executors.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-12-07
Notice To Creditors

NOTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN,
that the Subscriber of Montgom-
cry County, has obtained from
the Orphans Court Of Montgom-
cry County, in Maryland, Letters
Testamenbary on the Personal
Estate OF
WILLIAM THOMAS DENELL
late of Montgomery County, de-
ceased. All persons having
Claims against the deceased, are
hereby warned to exhibit the
same, with vouchers thereof, leg
lily authenticated to the sub
scriber on or before the 21st day
Of May next: they may otherwise
by law be excluded from all bene-
fit of said Estate. All persons
indebted to said Estate are re-
quested to make immediate pay
ment.
Given under my hand this 21st
day of November in the year OF
our Lord, one thousand nine hun
dred and thirty-nine.
CLARETTA MAY DENELL,
No. IL Tulane Ave.,
642 Glen Echo, Maryland.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-12-07
Notice To Creditors

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN,
that the Subscriber of Montgom-
cry County, has obtained from the
Orphans Court of Montgomery
County, in Maryland, Letters Of
Administration on the Personal
Estate of
MORRIS A. MILLER
late of Montgomery County, de-
ceased. All persons having Claims
against the deceased, are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with
vouchers thereof, legally authenti-
Gated to the subscriber on or be-
fore the 18th day Of May next:
they may otherwise by law be
excluded from all benefit Of said
Estate. ALI persons indebted to
said Estate are requested to make
immediate payment.
Given under my hand this 18th
day of November in the year Of
our Lord, one thousand nine hun
dred and thirty-nine.
GERTRUDE MILLER,
Clarksburg, Maryland,
1872 Administrative.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-12-07
HAROLD C. SMITH, Attorney.
Order Nisi-RepOrt of Sale

HAROLD C. SMITH, Attorney.
Order Nisi-RepOrt of Sale
In the Matter of the Estate of
George w. Day,
deceased.
IN THE ORPHANS COURT
OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY.
ORDERED, this 9th day of
November, 1889, by the Orphans
Court for Montgomery County
that the sale of the personal prop
erty to Jesse M. Day in the above
entitled cause be ratified and con-
firmed unless cause to the con-
trary thereof be shown on or be-
fore the 10Th day of December
next; provided a copy of this
order be inserted in some news
paper printed in said Montgom-
cry County, once in each of three
consecutive weeks before the 10Th
day of December, 1889.
LEWIS F. HOBBS,
WASHINGTON WATERS,
Judges of the Orphans Court
of Montgomery County, Md.
True Copy-Test:
HANSON G. CASHELL,
Register of Wills. 656