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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-05-11

and drew from his pocket small
square bottle. ''Here it isl" he said.
There was a moments incredu-
lous hush; then Inspector Heale
asked sharply: 'How do you know
this is it?"
1--WE seen il often enough" Asa
declared.
where? When?"
''Kitty liked to play 'grande
DAME" Asa explained. HShe used
to hold receptions in bed. She'd
stay in bed half the day, sometimes.
Rab and 1 liked her; and we used to
go up and visit with her there. June
and Grandma Bowdon did too"
Where did you find it?" Heale
demanded. "This bottle"
SIN the cellar" said Asa. "Under
the laundry-chute."
How'd you happen to look down
there?"
Second sight, maybe" Asa sug-
gested. Viewing the scene of the
crime!"
"What made you think it was
crime?" Inspector Heale snapped.
They were all watching him
acutely; but Asa Tame said simply:
exit wouldn't kill herself. And an
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-05-11
The Mad Poet

TWO months before Mcdonald
Clarke died he wrote this auto
biography: "Begotten among the or
ange groves, on the wild mountains
of Jamaica, West Indies. Born in
Bath on the Kennebec River, State
of Maine, 18th. June, 1898. 1st. Love,
Mary H. of New London; last Love,
Mary G. of New York; intermediate
Sweethearts without number. No
great compliment to the greatest
Poet in America-should like the
change tho; had to pawn my Dia-
mond Ring (the gift of a LADY, and
60 tick at Delmonico's for Dinner.
So much for the greatest Poet of
America"
If that sounds bit 'goofy" to
you, it's no more so than much of
the poetry he wrote. That's why he
was called ''The Mad Poet" At the
beginning of the Nineteenth century
he was constantly seen on Broad
way, his blue coat and military
bearing, enhanced by his marked
profile, making him a conspicuous
and striking figure. 1t was his hob
by to fall in line with all the bellies
of the city and to commemorate
their beauties and worth in verse.
However well-meant these illusions
on the part of the poet they were
annoying. His poems helped to sup
port him, but the number of edi-
tons and present scarcity show that
he must have eked out the revenue
necessary to supply his humble
wants, by subscriptions or the char
ity of publishers and friends"
From 1920 to 1841 he issued eight
books of poems. Then the Mad
Poets" adventure in living came to
a tragic close on March S, 1912. A
policeman found him on the street
in a destitute and apparently de-
mented condition and took him to
Jail for safekeeping. The next MORN
ing he was found drowned by wa
ter from an open faucetl
g Western Newspaper Union.
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adorable they can make woman
kind look in distractingly lovely
frills and furbelows, in fashion whim-
sizes that beguile, in colors radiant
and gay together with all the vain
glorious little details that bring to
full bloom the endearing charms of
the wearer.
Fashions this spring and for sum-
mer are of the pretty-pretty sort
that men delight in seeing their
ladies wear. The provocative col
orings, the daintiness of frail ruff
f1es and Immaculate touches that
dutter about throat and wrist, the
f1attery and mystery of whimsical
wells that half conceal, half reveal
the witchery of her eyes, the glamor
of her jewels and amusing costume
gadgets, the loneliness of the flowers
she wears-beaux and bachelors be-
ware, there's danger in them there
trends of fashion!
If there is one costume more than
another that is essential to the 'tpic-
ture" this season it is the gown of
winsome, overwhelming silk print to
which hat that rates high in
glamor plays dramatic accompani-
ment. See trio of just such por-
trayed in the illustration. They
stand for all that is utterly feminine
and charm-full in the current fash
ion scene.
Paris says "horizontals' as shown
to the right in the pretty-pretty
printed silk sheer featuring bands
of realistically colored flowers, full
blown roses to be explicit, that con-
trast dark ground alternating with
narrower bands in light monotone.
The full skirt, topped with a two
tone grosgrain that ties in a bow,
is attuned to slim lines by means of
full length side pleats. The horse
hair disk that serves as a most
fetching and youthful hat is held in
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-05-11
ADVENTUROUS
AMERICANS
By
Elmo Scott Watson
old Put

Most Americans think of Israel
~ Putnam as the New England
hero of two thrilling escapes. One
was during the French and Indian
war when a providential rainstorm
put out the fire which the savages
had kindled to torture him. The
other was during the Revolution
when he avoided capture by the
British by riding his horse at break
neck speed down long flight of
stone steps. But these were only
few of "Old Puts" adventures.
During his busy life he saw ac-
ton on many fronts-from Montreal
in the north to Havana in the south
and from Boston in the east to De-
troit in the west. They began in
1755 when he served under Sir Will
liam Johnson against the French;
they continued when he enrolled in
Rogers Rangers in 1853, was cap
tured by the Indians, sent to Canada
as prisoner and freed by exchange
the next year.
Then he accompanied British
naval expedition against Frances
allies, the Spanish, in Cuba, where
he was in the thick of the fight when
the English stormed MORO Castle.
He had hardly returned home
when Pontiac's war broke out in
1853 and he accompanied Colonel
'Bradstreet on the expedition to
raise the Indian siege of Detroit.
In 1772 he was a member of the
Company of Military Adventures
who visited the Lower Mississippi
and West Florida to look over lands
promised the Colonials who had
served in the French and Indian
war. Nothing came of this so Put
nam returned home in time to be-
come one of the heroes of the Battle
of Bunker Hill.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-05-11
Sticky Business

A small boy entered the shop
with an empty syrup tin and
asked for half a pint of varnish.
After the varnish had been
poured into the tin the boy said:
Father will pay you next week. "
But the shopkeeper thought 9TH
erwise and emptied the tin, which
he gave back to the boy.
Picking it up, the youngster
looked into the tin and said: "Fa-
Their said you would leave enough
in the tin; he only wants to var
nish a walking-stick."
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-05-11
Whdt Women Won't to Know About

Belts have really come into their
own again.
Culottes are being designed for
wear at the fairs.
The appeal of navy coat is per-
ennial and irresistible.
Millinery representatives single
out "cognac" as new color in
straw.
French hats are blossoming forth
in flower trims of glass which look
exactly like spun sugar.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-05-11
CHAPTER VIII

The fortnight after Kitty Lea
ford's death was for Inspector Tope
a long and tormenting time; for a
search of the Hurder house while it
stood empty revealed exactly moth
ing at all. And his utmost urgen-
cies failed to drive Inspector
Heale to any vigorous action. And
DR.. Derrie abetted him by sticking
to the accident theory.
The day after the funeral Tope
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-05-11
Amusing Vdriety
In Lapel Cadets

The new collections of lapel
jewelry include amusing themes as
well as flower effects that are real
1y beautiful. In the former cate
CORY one cites bees, birds, animals,
butterflies, grotesque figurettes and
gadgets many of which trace their
ancestry to characters that appear
in Alice in Wonderland stories.
The new flower sprays done in
Jewels in porcelain and various COM
positions are veritable works of art.
These are really conspicuously
beautiful and elaborate, created as
they are of colorful sparkling jewels
to represent flowers of every de-
scription. A jewel flower piece will
prove a joy the entire season
through as it dresses up" a cos
tune at moments notice.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-05-11
THREE Shattered HOUSES
BEN AAAES WILLIAMS
THE STORY so FAR

wenodo Clint Jervs picks
in
the
dNs
to
her mother. She
picked
Off
wudak more kill
h time
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-05-11
Rick-Rdck Is Used
To Trim Orqqndy

If you are working with organdy
try trimming it with rick-rack braid.
You'll be delighted with results.
White on white is lovely. Colored
rick-rack on cloque printed organdy
is effective also. Dark linen day
time frocks are given color-dash via
rick-rack that is used in several
hues, such as for instance a border
effect of red, yellow. green, blue and
white braid sewed together, trim
ming a navy linen.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-05-11
Make These Frocks;
Wear EN- Proudly

MYTH pattern 1743 you can SO
w easily and quickly make a
graduation dress that's as fresh
and new as spring-the simple,
charming kind in which your
daughter looks bestl The bodice
is softly gathered above the tiny
waist, and sash bow adds to its
youthful prettiness. 1t will be
sweet in taffeta, organdy, dimity
and silk prints.
Flattering to Your Figure.
Here in No. 1877 is a beautifully
designed smart dress that you
can simply live in, for afternoons
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-05-11

Bridal lingerie is simply exquisite
this spring.
Styles stress femininity and re-
peat it again and again.
Striped materials lend themselves
beautifully to tailored suits.
Few will be able to resist the
rainbow assortment of colors in this
years footwear offerings.
A smart new necklace is a cameo
or miniature, on velvet ribbon to
be worn about the throat.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-05-11
DurazzO

Durazzo is a port of the kingdom
of Albania. 1t was founded as Epi-
amnus at the close of the Seventh
century B. c. Quarrels over its
ownership led to the Peloponnesian
war of All B. c. 1t changed hands
many times before Albania was Gre
ated in 1918.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-05-11


Just right for the pig-tail crowd
this cunning suspender skirt, hand
crocheted in sturdy pearl cotton.
Fashion-right in every detail, it has
such grown-up air any little girl
will be thrilled with it. It is that
practical mother will be more than
repaid for the time and effort given
to crocheting it. In fact, it will
prove a real Joy and blessing in your
child's wardrobe-washes out in a
jiffy as spic and span as new and no
ironing required, is stylish as can
be, and with a fresh blouse each
day turns little daughter out smart
and as Immaculate looking as if she
had just stepped out from a band
box"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-05-11
NERVOUS?

Do you feel so nervous you want to sereamf
Are you cross and irritable? Do you scold
those dearest to you?
II your nerves are on edge and you feel
you need a good general system tonic, try
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound,
made especially for IpoRleH.
For over 60 years one woman has told an
other how to go Smiling thru with reliable
Pinkham's Compound. 1t helps nature build
up more physical resistance and thus helps
calm quivering nerves and lessen discomforts
from annoying symptoms which often &C
company female functional disorders.
Why not give it chance to help YOU2
Over one million women have written in
reporting wonderful benefits from Pinkham's
Compound.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-05-11
Language Of Lithuanians

The language of the Lithuanians
is believed to approach more close
ly to ancient Sanskrit than any 9TH
er living tongue.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-05-11
With Navy Green

Wfth-navy green an important fac
tor in the spring picture, several in
teresting new color combinations
will be possible.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-05-11
Friendship Through Fire

The firmest friendships have
been formed in mutual adversely;
iron is most strongly united in the
fiercest fiame.-Colton.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-07-20
Morgan MConnsvie Thursday

city, and Is generations have been
born since it's founding. Merida
began it's existence only so years
after Columbus discovered the new
world
My informer was the sixteenth in
descent from Senior Montejo, Senor
Righil, (Ree-heeI, the proprietor of
Hotel lisa, where we were enter
tanned. , He was educated at the
Sorbonne, Paris, and had lived in
Italy, Canada and the United States,
and was a delightful companion. He
brought to our table books 200
years old, giving a perfect record of
birth, death, marriage and baptism
of the major portion of his family.
The 80 families intermarried
through the years, and kept the old
traditions, and original properties
400 years old.
Together we walked to the oldest
house in Merida, and found it me-
dieval castle. 1t is still occupied by
the same family by the name Ar
iguanaga, and known as "the Mon
tejo House." This noted family
laid out the city. The squares are
perfect, and the streets radiate
from the central plaza, where the
Montejo house and the cathedral
stand The city was built on the
site of an old Mayan City, "Ti-Ho,"
by which Mayan name Merida is
still known by the natives. The
great high cathedral, Of Moorish
built in 1912, was
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-07-20
4 TALE OF the
UNEXPECTED

Yucatan is a vast plain or prairie
grown up with an impenetrable jun
gle. There are no springs, no
streams except underground ones.
Nevertheless the soil must be good,
for it once supported a congested
population. Look at the map. There
are no cities at all, only widely sep
arated villages. Progeso is the part,
and Merida the capital Until
reached Merida, 1 supposed it was
an insignificant town, like the many
little Mexican villages with which l
was familiar. Imagine my surprise
when / found it city of $4,000.
My surprise was greater STILL when
/ learned of it's history, wealth and
culture. AS I suspected Progreso
was just little seaport, where
mules draw sisal or binder twine to
the docks, the only export of Yucca
tan, but mighty important one, for
all our wheat is bound with sisal
But Merida! Rich, populous, re-
fined, aristicratic! In the heart of
the jungle! In 1912, 400 years
ago, Francisco Montejo, a conquis-
tador, came here from old Spain
with 80 families. The descendants
are the substantial people of the
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-07-20

erected from stones from four old
Mayan temples, and the stones may
be seen today And now about the
Moorish Mansion, now called Hotel
lisa.
1t was cnce private home,
rangy, grand in dimensions, muni-
ficent in furnishings, and still has a
great patio with palms, seats, mu-
sic, flowers, and the restaurant Of
the hotel. We occupied two rooms,
which were once the ball room. The
floor was of white marble, the CELL
ing Is feet above, from which des-
cended great chandeliers five feet
wide. Rich heavy curtains hung
which open outward on balconies
that overhang the street. The bed
had an old and beautiful canopy,
and / fear l shall never sleep again
in such magnificent surroundings.
The hotel is a rendezvous for scien-
lists, several Of which | met, dur
ing my stay.
We noticed many rich and elegant
homes Each home has patio each
has distinctive color, pink, rose,
white or orange. The streets are
immaculate, it is clean city. Win
dows come oft flush with the side
walk. Wrought iron bars protect
them, not like the bars of prison,
but beautifully grilled. The family
sit in the window, and watch from
the bay the professions in the dis
tance both coming and going. At
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-07-20
Rural Dale

Donald, the eight year old son o
Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Frame, under
went an operation for removal o
tonsils and adenoids, at the office o.
GAINESVILLE physician, last Wednes
day. He is recovering nicely at hi
home near here.
Miss Ruth Culver, student at @
u, Athens. spent the week end q
her home in the village.
The baby daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Herbert Mahon was brought
home from Bethesda hospital, Sat
urday, where she had been receiv-
ing treatment for two weeks. She
is doing as we'll as could be expect
ed.
Mrs. Martha Stall is visiting her
sister, Miss Lucy Hunter, of Zanes-
vile.
The condition of C. L. Hall, whose
illness has been noted several times,
remains unchanged.
Mrs. Belle Buchanan and Miss
Ida Wilson were Sunday guests of
the formers son-in-laW and daugh-
ter, Mr.. and Mrs. j. S. Hunter.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. P. Shepherd and
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Ray
Roberts.
Bonnie briggs of near Lowell, is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Margaret
Frame, and family.
Mrs. Becky Henderson Argo IS
keeping house for Thompson jack
son for a few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glenwood Mitchell
and daughter Naomi Ruth of Lytles-
burg, spent Sunday with the latters
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Shilling.
Mr.. and Mrs Dwight Frame and
family of Philo were visiting the
formers mother, Mrs. Lou Frame,
Sunday.
Callers at the Mrs. L. F. Roberts
home Sunday were Ralph White Of
Fredericktown, and Mrs. Georgia
Finney of McConnelsville, and Har-
ley Moore and daughter Mrs. Leila
Pierce of GAINESVILLE. Mr.. Moore
and daughter also called on his
brother, M. M. Moore, and family.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-07-20
Chesterhill

Mrs Faye Harris, with Mrs. Edna
Ellis assistant hostess, entertained
| the members of the Sunshine sun
day school class at the Harris nome
Wednesday evening, with 10 mem
bers present. There being no pro-
gram. the evening was spent in play
ing Chinese checkers. Delightful
, refreshments were served by the
| hostess, and social hour enjoy
ed. Those present were Paullne
Harris, Lucille Grigsby, Vera New
burn, Lucy and Goldie Hoon, Dora
| Bowman, Mary Evans, Inez Carr,
Gertrude King, Beatrice PeeDles'
Flossie Work, Mary Williams, Ma
bel Howard and Faye Harris and
Edna Ellis.
w. III. NJ. S.
The w. H. NJ S. will meet with
Mrs. Eva Worthington, Friday al
ternoon, July 21.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Talbot OF
Ridgewood, N. j., spent several days
last week with Mr.. and Mrs. FRANK
L. Bailey.
Clyde Croft and wife of Lancaster
are spending this week with the lat
ter's parents, Charles and Elsle
Bowman.
Mrs. Carroll Winner In Contest
A contest was given by Remlng-
ton Rand Noiseless Typewriter COM
pany to 600 contestants of Cleve-
land. Prizes were awarded to 10
of the best letters written on the
ten best reasons 'why / prefer a
Remington noiseless typewriter.
Mrs. Merle Carroll, Cleveland
daughter of William and Carrie
Snyder, of Chesterhill, was one or
the 10 winners to receive IS. Mrs.
Carroll was formerly a Chesternlll
girl, but has been a resident OF
Cleveland the past 10 years, where
she has been employed with the
Bishop e Babcock company, OF
Cleveland. The winner of first prize
Miss Vera Leslie, secretary for
the American Fork and Hoe COM
pany, of Cleveland, was given her
choice of one full week at the New
York Worlds fair, with all expenses
paid, or $500 in cash. second win
ner was Miss Anne Sciulli, of $50,
/ and third winner was Miss Viola
Sell, who received $25.
Notice Of Homecoming
When making plans for vacation
time, do not forget the Chesterhill
Homecoming, Aug. 20 Greeting old
friends is always pleasant. Many
former residents are expected Come
and enjoy the day.
d. P. Gardner, wife and son Mer-
ril Fawcett of Lexington, O., were
calling on old friends here over the
week end
Miss Clara Yost of Barlow is Wis
iting at the C. E. Bode home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Smith and Miss
Josephine Smith returned home
Sunday, after a weeks trip to the
New York Worlds fair, and other
eastern places.
Mrs. Nellie Grigsby and daughter
Lucille were Friday visitors of Mrs.
Fletcher Davis of Big Woods.
Joe Ball of Oklahoma is visiting
his sister, Mrs. Nancy Randall.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-07-20
Page Five

good time
Mr.. and Mrs. Harley Saunders OF
Canhuskee, Okla, spent Thursday
with Mr.. and Mrs. Ogle Tompkins.
The Saunders were old neighbors of.
Mr. and Mrs. Tompkins and We're ON
their way to Washington, D. G.
Mr. and Mrs. Luther McKibben
visited Saturday night with Kenneth
Apperson and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Newman of
Hopewell spent Sunday with Vim
cent Wetherell and family
A. A. Henery and family spent
Sunday evening with Mr.. and Mrs.
w. z. Henery.
Mrs. Loren Spencer is suffering
with high blood pressure.
j. w. Spencer is spending the
Vile.
Howard White and family spent
Sunday with his son Melvin and
family of East Windsor.
Mr., and Mrs Kenneth DeiterIy
and sons of GAINESVILLE spent Satur-
day afternoon at the Wm. Young
home.
Miss Emma Storer was called to
Granville, by the serious illness OF
her brother-in-law, c. r. Patterson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vincent Wetherell
and daughter Betty We're in Column
bus Friday, where Betty had the
cast on her foot and ankle changed.
She will have to return to Columbus
in six weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam McKibben Of
McConnelsville and Mr.. and Mrs.
Russell McKibben and daughter o1
Stockport, spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. Luther McKibben
Mr.. and Mrs. Cary Maxwell and
Simon Slater of Xenia spent the
week end with Mr.. and Mrs. /. c.
Keirns.
Vincent Wetherell and family,
John Wetherell and family, Ermil
and Russell Newsom attended the
E. B. Leeper sale, at Mountville.
Emmett Newton and family visit
ed at Emmett Barnhouse's, Sunday.
Frank Hammer and family, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Dol Davis of GAINESVILLE
were callers at Jerry Griests; also
at Bailey cemetery.
Mrs. Nettie Sherwood and daugh-
ter Ada Of New Lexington, were call
ars at the J. Harry Henery home,
Monday evening.
Mr. and Mrs Bernard Newsom
and Bernice Newsom spent Sunday
with their mother, Mabel Newsom.
The Coterie met with Blanche
Fordham, for their July meeting,
with 10 members and six visitors
present. The August meeting will
be with Mary Simpson.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-07-20

bed time the doors close on the win
dow, to open with the day.
The unexpected, a city that has
grown in so years from $4,000 to
125,000. The surprise was in the
size, wealth, culture and aristoc-
racy of a city in the desert, so mod
ern, yet extremely ancient 1t has a
university with departments of law,
medicine and theology, and other
educational institutions. Its mu-
scum Of Mayan relics would honor
any capital. Sisal made Merida.
The Mayan race is mild, gentle,
refined, clean and neat. The house
dress, or huipil (wee-peeD is simple
and pleasing, worked in handmade
flowers. The laborer walks miles
for water after days work, but
never fails to take a bath before he
sits down to his evening meal.
Here in Merida, it was, in the
beautiful Presbyterian church
heard the songs and music Of Mrs.
C. HI. Morris. Howard H. Scott.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1939-07-20
BrOkaW

J. j. Johnson spent Sunday with
Jesse Stollar and family, of Palmer.
Mr.. and Mrs Marshall Cunning
ham and daughter of New Carlisle,
spent the week end with relatives
here, and attended the Cunningham
reunion in West Virginia.
Mrs. Alvin Ellis and sons Don and
Raymond of Akron, are visiting
with her father, Oscar Baker.
The M. H. w. club entertained
their husbands and family with
picnic supper at the Embree park,
Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Weaver and
son of Newcomerstown spent the
week end with relatives here.
Several from Martins Ferry camp
ed at their cottages here over the
week end.