The Alliance herald. (Alliance, Box Butte County, Neb.) 1902-1922, February 17, 1910, Image 6
SBlffBBKSBTiB - rti AJK I! J im e i it, i IB it t IMF! . NE I I 1 l) ! in m WT hJ7fWTm & -BY COPr&ICT,ltOt, DYJD lirPfiCOTT CO MltieHTjMtritlff 8YN0P8IS. CIIAPTKR I. nTc.iard Derrlwr. return ing from a winter In tho woods to his mother's farm home, In overtaken by hi uncle, accompanied by his eccentric wife, coming to pay a visit at the farm, CHAPTER II. Aunt Jerushft's ques tions about Emily Hutton, supposed to be Richard's sweetheart, bring out tho fact that sho Is to marry a merchant, Ed wards, CHAPTER III.-Derrlng's disappoint ment stimulates his ambition and un der tho ndvlcs of Both Kinney, a hermit of tho woods, he resolves to fit himself for college. Kinney promises to teach him Greek. CHAPTER IV. Derrlng tslls his moth er his fesolvo, and In his grandfather's old laboratory begins tho study of Greek. CHAPTER V. Beth Klnnoy hears Rich ard's Greek recitation In tho woods while he and Tom Bishop ply tho cross-cut aw. CHAPTER VI. Dorrlng learns that hs can look Indifferently upon tho loss of Emily. He visits Aunt Jerushn, who vol unteers to holp him through college, mak ing him a gift of 1100. CHAPTER VII. Tho Greek learned In tha woods carries Richard triumphantly through entranco examinations, wins ap proval from tho professor and Insures his popularity among his fellows. CHAPTER VIII. Four years In college obliterates the memory of Emily. Der rlng begins his Journalistic work In Chi cago. CHAPTER IX. Derrlng meets Helen Gordon In her studio, where he goes to fill an assignment. CHAPTER X. Derrlng's promotion to art critic on his paper makes him more secure financially. He makes rapid prog ress In comradeship with Helen. The dis covery of an old lovo cplsodo In her life reveals to htm that he loves her. CHAPTER XI. Helen refuses to marry Richard and hamper his career and her own. They enter Into n compact which permits only companionship with "no promises" on cither side. CHAPTER XII noth find happiness In the undefined relation. Helen finds Rich ard's suggestions very helpful In her work. CHAPTER XIII, Helen betters 111 of fects from sketching on the lake shore In January. A sljglit Illness brings her Into closrr relations with Richard. CHAPTER XIV. Richard discovers a CHAPTER XIV. Tho' winter continued cold and blustering. Hclon skotchod no moro out of doors. But alio did tho Interior of tho Dutch house and both sketches were sold on Uie opening day of the eprlng exhibition. Whenever Derrlng chided her for careless disregard of her health, sho would meekly call his attention to this very pleasant and tangible result of the North Shore ex pedition. Dorring gradually became conscious of another result leBs palpable, but no z:p renl. Slnco their first acquain tance he had known that her presence had a marked effect on him soothing and quieting him if ho were tired, and autrkening his fancy and Imagination If he were in good spirits. Ho was always, conscious of her presenco in a room, oven beforo his eyes had testi fied It. Soon ho became awaro that a now and more subtle communication had been established between them. IIo continued to feel an added sense of well-being in her presonco; but he discovered that this power of her personality had escaped tho bonds of space, and that wherever Bhe might be, his spirit wns conscious of hqr. The first sign of this was a vague restlessness and foreboding which came to him, now and then, without apparent cause. Since she was always in his mind, it did not occur to him as strange that hlB thoughts of her should tako a gloomy turn when this humor was on him. Nor did he guess tho secret of the strange mood till a day when the feeling became too strong to bo re sisted, and he sought her in the stu dio. He found her Bitting on the top of a tall step-ladder, a comical pic ture of despair. Her faco brightened as he appeared in the doorway. "Oh, I am so glad I Do you suppose you can get me down?" "Of course, Come on." He held out his hands. "I can't I have sprained my foot. It was silly to try to hang a heavy picture on thiB rickety old thing. I never dreamed I should slip, though. It hurts so that I can't bear my weight oh I" She lifted it carefully. And tho ladder shakes so I don't dare hop down. I am sure I hope you have sense enough to know what to do I haven't" He lifted her carefully from her insecure seat and placed her on the very hard divan that ran the length of the room. "You have to spend most of your time rescuing me, don't you?" Bhe aaid, laughing. "How did you happen to come over so early? I had made up my mind to sit there till six o'clock. Tom has to come for some pictures then." How had he happened to come? In a flash he saw it all and told her. She laughed a little at the explana tion, But he recalled to her other times when he had unconsciously been warned of her danger or discomfort They discussed the situation with ana lytic appreciation. At least, if not true, it was interesting. Y A few experiments convinced them that it was true as well as interesting. It wnB evidently an uncertain com munication, however. Soveral times when ho yielded to the feeling of dis quiet and sought her out he found her working, sercnoly unconscious of dan ger nnd ready to laugh at his fears. Moreover, it was a one-Bided commu nication. Helen, as he reproachfully polntod out to her, was never con scious of danger to him, while ho had a headache if Bhe so much as scratch ed her little finger. Dut, although Derrlng Jested, he re joiced in this new power. It deepened their relation. Ho might bo dlsquletod without cause; but at least no harm would come to her without his know ing It But as the spring came on a new dread assailed him, Soon It would be summor. Sho would go home for the vacation. Would this power extend over tho thousand miles? And would he have, as now, the preslence of dan ger without the power to go to her? He grew to dread the summer. But it was destined that he should be the first to go away. Early In April n letter camo from his mother. Seth Kinney was very III and asked continually for him. As he packed his traveling-bag and propared to go, he was conscious of mixed motives. He was fond of Seth. Ho would have gone to htm in any case But, with a little sense of As He Packed HIa Traveling-Bag and Prepared to Go, He Was Conscious of Mixed Motives. &hame, he found himself thinking that tho trip would give him a chance to test the communication. IIo would be gone only a few days. Nothing could happen. But at least he should know what ho had to expect during the long weeks of vacation. So anx ious was ho to make tho experiment that ho almost forgot the dread of separation. "Ho as happy as you can for my sake," he said laughingly as they parted. "Don't run any more risks than you can help." The' morning train was full of the hum of lifo. People seemed to be letting oil superabundant vitality. Be hind Derrlng a child was humming contentedly to herself. Her mother was talking in a loud voice to a man across the aisle. "You have to look after the seed, pralso the Lord! If we don't gather a sheaf in this life, it's no matter." Farther to the front of the car two business men were talking. As tho day wore on, each person In the car assumed for Derrlng a distinct Individuality. The sense of Isolation deepened. He entered Into conversa tion with no one, but sat idly listen ing to the flow of talk. At times he watched the changing landscape. Along the margin of each little stream the willows grew yellow in the sunshine. Across the plain a mass of low crimson marked where tho cap crept UD at the touch of spring, As they approached the woods, the crimson faded to a soft, feathery gray. Then they were among the trees themselves, and the sunshine, slanting across the great trunks, hung, caught In tangled underbrush, or rest-, ed lightly on some tuft of moss or dark, shining pool. Derrlng was impressed with the in congruity of it all hlB solitude in the midst of the life that pressed so close about him, the hum of busy talk and the shriek of the engine deep in the woods where one never goes except alone or with Borne congenial soul. With one glance he caught the fresh ness of tho spring, and with the next, the commonplace faco and striped trousers of the passenger across the aisle. Hla thoughts went to Helen and their love, to the happiness of the past year and the days that were be fore them. The, car and Its occupants ffcA vessx'vs mWJlM I W J Z I iw N. fZ'X rnnea from sight He brooded on tho benuty and mystery of their relation tho foreboding of dangor tho nec essary accompaniment of love. Great happiness deep Bufforing. Sunlight and shnde. Tho capability of sin in man at onco the mnrk of tho beaBt and the promise of a divinity within him. He had drifted far into meta physical speculation before ho reach ed tho Now England hills. But what ever forobodlng tho future might hold for him, ho no longer dreaded its power. IIo saw deep Into its nature. Ho who loves much will suffer much. Throughout tho Journey tho thought stayed with him; and when, onco or t'wico, he felt tho dread of danger near, he oven rejoiced that distance could not mar tho closeness of lovo. The longing for hor safety that stolo from his heart would, In another man, have been a prayer, (To bo Continued) Hemingford Happenings. Clias. Benjamin came up from Alii- ance Thursday. Sam Albro went to Hot Springs, S. D,, on 35 Friday morning- Henry Lovcland came home Denver after a long vacation. Miss Bertha Parkyn came in from from Sioux county Saturday, returning Sun day. Walter Rishel went to Alliance Thursday, returning the last of the week. Fred Mclick and Mr. Thompson went to Alliance Thursday, returning Friday. Wilbur Melick came from Missouri Thursday for a visit with his brother, Fred Melick. Joo Vaughn and Jim McKinnie came up frorn Alliance Thursday on 43 and returned on 36. Tom Tovin, the hide buyer, came up from Alliance Thursday, going on to Marsland Saturday. Mrs. Vermillion came up from Alli ance Thursday, going out to see Mrs. H. Pierce for a few days. Mr. Crosby, the piano tuner, was in town tho first of the week and went to Marsland Thursday. Mrs. Floyd Duff, wife of the depot agent at Berea, came up Tuesday to do some trading, returning Wednesday. Ben Curtis and wife were in from Sioux county Thursday, going out to see Mrs, Harry Pierce for a short time. J. J. Smith from Welton Junction, la,, came for a visit with his brother-in-law, Adam Hucke, and other rela tives. Mrs. B. F. Giltnan came up from Alliance Tuesday, staying over night with Mrs. C. J. Wildy, returning Wed nesday. Mrs. Bowser and daughter came from tho eastern part of the state for a visit with their son and brother, L. A. Bowser. John Anderson ha3 returned from his business trip to Blackfoot, Idaho. He says he left a great deal of snow on the ground. Clyde Watson slopped off Sunday for an over night's stay, then going back to York for a visit with his folks before returning to Idaho. Phil Michael, Sr., and son, John, were in from the ranch Wednesday, staying over night with Mr. Michael's daughter, Mrs. Pete Swanson. Norton Brown came home from Edgemont, S. D., Wednesday for a short visit with home folks before go ing to Rapid City, S. D., to work. Ora Phillips, Anna Nerud and Frank Beat came up from Alliance Saturday, returning Sunday. Anna spent the night with her sister, Emma Nerud. Mrs. Will Bowman came over from Hay Springs Wednesday for a visit with her sister, Mrs. H. H. Pierce, who is much improved at this writing. (Crowded out last week.) Roy Kent was a passenger to Alli ance Wednesday. Mrs. Bert Carr came up from Alli ance Thursday. - Miss Eliza Mrachek came home from Marsland Thursday. K. L. Pierce and D. W. Butler went to Alliance Thursday. Mrs. James Whelan is greatly im proved at this writing. J. Randall is helping with the cook ing at the Kent restaurant. Chas. Wiltsey went to Alliance Thursday, returning Friday. Milton Godfrey came from West Chester, Iowa Wednesday, Miss Edna Carey came up from Alli ance Friday, returning Monday. Editor Clark was a passenger to Marsland Friday, returning Saturday. Will Moravek was in from the ranch Friday for supplies, going home Satur day. Fred Davison came in from the Hickey ranch Weduesday to take out supplies, B C. Curtis and Miss Hazel Ed. wards, both of Sioux county, were married at the home of the bride's mother. Congratulations are extended lo this happy couple. Mclvin Scott made a drive to Alli ance Friday taking a couple of travel ing men. Father McNamara came up from Alliance Wednesday to see Mrs. Leo Frohnapfel. Eruost Shoemaker from the North Table was in town ThursJay taking out supplies. Mrs. Brush Hall came down from Crawford Friday for a visit with Mrs. Jerry Wills. George Jones camo in from Sioux county Friday, taking home a large load of lumber. Clark Mclntyre came home from Dcadwood, S- D., Tuesday for a visit with home folks. Miss Lousie Wcise and Mrs, Box ford cama up from Berea Thursday, returning Friday. Miss Jessie Bush came up from Mul len Saturday to look after a school in the Hollinrake district. Fred Davison and Mrs. John Hickey were passengers to Alliance Wednes day, returning Thursday. Miss Thelma Bates from Broken Bow is here helping with the house work at Victor Herncall's. J. Hall from Sioux county came in Saturday, going home Sunday. Grove Fosket returned with him. Bert Dickinson lert Monltv Gretna, Nebr., to attenJ hit -his brother, Harry Dz . TheCongregaU j society met with Mrs. i cice Thursday all day. They good time. B. W. Miller, the Underwood type writer salesman for the Omaha branch, was in town Friday and Saturday. Rev. Rozak left Wednesday for St. Louis, Mo., from which place he ex pects to bring a wife home with him. Rev. Schulemburg of Crawford came down Sunday to preach in Rev. Rozak's place, returning to Crawford Monday. Bradford Feuner returned from Chadron Wednesday, where he went to see his nephew, who has been very ill. Mrs. Dr. Little went to Omaha Sun day on a business trip; also to make a visit at Gretna, Nebr., before her re turn. Mr. and Mrs. Oldt came from Bill ings, Mont, Wednesday for a visit with Mrs. Oldt's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kateu, We hear that a new drug store is go ing in the north side of the old Bush nell stand and a grocery and meat mar ket in the south side. Word was received from Rev. and Mrs. Cox of Topeka, Kans., that thev are the proud parents ot a new sou, born Jan. 10, 1910. E. A. Peckinpaugh returned from his home in Seneca, Kans., where he has been at the bedside of his father, who has been very sick. Melvin Scott made a drive to Pine Ridge Sunday, taking Rev. Waterman to preach the funeral of L. B. Hill. They returned Sunday evening. Mrs. Ed. Wildy went over to the North Table Saturday to visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Potuiesil, Sr., returning the first of the week. , MALINDA ITEMS (Too late for last week) Miss Emma Groff of Omaha is visit ing her brothers, Ed. Dueker and John Groff. Mr. and Mrs. L. Acker gave a dance at their home recently. There was a very large crowd and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. Mr. and Mrs, Petre gave a dance last Fridav night in their new home. They certainly have a nice home and everyone enjoyed it with them that evening. BAYARD ITEMS. Bad colds are common these days. Will Linn's mother left for her home Monday. Miss Alta Robertson is clerking at Walford's. Prof. Mans visited with Ed. Fiuley's last Friday. C O. Morrison was a Bridgeport visitor Sunday. Roy Walford is staying out on his homestead this week. Ernest Morrison spent a night on his homestead last week. Win, P. Devault was in Bridgeport Monday on business. Joe Wysong returned home Tuesday from several weeks' visit in the east. C Wright, one of Scottsbluff's at torneys, was in town Tuesday night. Mrs. McKelvey was on the sick list the first of the week, but is better at this writing. The rumor is that L, C. Leach has purchased an auto to use in his livery business. This is a good improvement- (Too late for last week) Wra. P. Devault was a Bridgeport visitor Tuesday. Rev. Cooper has resigned his posi tion as clerk at Morrison's- Mrs. Monison and Grandma Morri son visited at James Burns' Tuesday, Ernest Morrison returned last Friday and resumed his duties as clerk again, Frank McCarter shipped his grading outfit to Denver Monday, whore he has a large contract. Fifteen of the M. W. A. members went to Redtngton last Saturday night and report a good time. Mr. Clark, who has been employed as bookkeeper at the Commissary for several months, left Tuesday for Den ver. He will be missed by his many friends. Mr. Plane, "the Necromantique en tertainer," was at the M. E. church last Saturday night and gave a very delightful entertainment. Mr. Plane is certainly an artist in the magic line and his feats of magic greatly mysti fied his audience. The Fodrea-Winter Co. gave an en tertainment here last Thursday night that was enjoyed by every one present. Miss Fodrea is one of the most de lightful artists with the violin and was the star of the company. Miss Win ter's readings pleased every one, and her friends predict a bright future for her, Miss MacFarland is a beautiful pio- st and her selections were ren- ud with much feeling and effect, 3EREA (Too late for last week) Jos. Barkhurst was a Sunday visitor at A. J- Gaghagen's. J. J. Kemen purchased some young calves of A. J. Gaghagen Monday. N. G. Leishman and wife were visit ing Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Skinner of Hash man Sunday. Henry Carson and Frank Reed of Madison were visiting P. J. Knapp and family Thursday. Mrs. Jas- T. Nabb visited and as sisted Mrs. Weaver last Wednesday afternoon and evening. Jas. T. Nabb and A. J. Gaghagen helped P. J. Knapp butcher two hog3 Monday while the women had a fine time visiting. Co. Supt. Miss Delia Reed visited the school in Ash Grove district last Thursday, Miss Opal Burkholder being the teacher. August Mayer, who has been very sick at his home for the past two weeks, was taken to the Alliance Hos pital last Wednesday. We, Us & Co. FAJRVIEW (Too late for last week) Wm. McLain is on the sick list this week. Mrs. T. J. Lawrence visited with Mrs. Aspden one day last week. School will reopen in Dist. ; next Monday, Rev. Ira Nolte being the teacher. Mr. and Mrs. J- R. Lawrence called on Mr. and Mrs. John Parker Monday afternoon. Wm. Aspden, who has been sick with congestion of the lungs, is now able to be out. The Box Butte Creek Telephone Co. held their annual meeting for the election of officers Monday. we unuerstanu mat wm. Kust is offering a reward for a satchel, which he lost while in town Saturday. Hall Rust, who has been sick with pneumonia, is getting along nicely and will soon be able to be oat again- There will be a Valentine oyster supper at Mr. Aspden's Monday night, Feb. 14. Everybody invited to come. J. W- Frazier's team ran away while in town Saturday, scattering his gro ceries and breaking a wheel of his spring wagon. Rev. Ira Nolte closed the meetings which he has been holding for the past two weeks- Sunday evening Dist. Supt. Rev. Julian preached the closing sermon. The Ladies' Aid, which was to have met at Mrs- Hadley's Wednesday, has been postponed until Thursday on ac count of a large number desiring to attend the- funeral of Mr. Lewis, who died at his home near Alliance Mon day. Wm. James, Exclusive Dealer in COAL & ... WOOD 'Phone No. 5. Alliance, Nebraska. Miss M. Ruth Taylor TEACHER OF PIANO 324 West Idaho. Phone 205 Edith M. Swan TKAOlIKIl C3K PIANO, HARMONY and Musical History studio 424 Laramie Avenue T h o n n U U O WILLIAM MITCHELL, ATTORNEY AT LW, ALLIANCE, NEBRASKA. EUGENE BURTON Attorney at Law Office in rooms formerly occupied by R. C. Noleman, First Nal'l Bank blk Phono 8o. ALLIANCE. NEB, H. M. BULLOCK. Attorney at Law, AIL.I-.IA.TVCE, 2VEJB. WILCOX & BROOME LAW AND LAND ATTOKNEYS. Long experience in state and federal courts and as Register and Receiver U. S. Land Office is a guarantee for prompt and efficient service. Offlco In Land Office Building. ALU ANCE NEJMASKA. Drs. Coppernoll & Petersen OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS (Successors to Drs. Frey & Bnlfe) Over Norton's Store Office Phone 43, Residence 20 GEO. J. HAND, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat DR. C. H. CHURCHILL PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON (Successor to Dr. J. E. Mooro) OFFICE IN FLETCHER BLOCK Offlco hours ll-12a, rn.2-4 p.m. 7;SO-0 p, m. Office Phone 62 Res. Phone, 85 H. A. C0P5EY, M. D. Physician and Surccon Phone 300 Culls answered promptly day and nlclit from offllce. Ortlnes: Alllunce National Bank Unllriing over the PostOlHce. DR. CHAS. E. SLAGLE WITH DR. BELLWOOD Special Attention Paid to Eye Work Drs. Bowman & Weber PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS First National Bank Bldg. Rooms 4-5-6 Office hours, 10 to 12 a. m,, 1:30 to 4, 7 to 8 p. m. Office Phone G5 Res. Phone 16 & 184 Dr. H. H. Belville All first-class up-to-date work done in most careful manner PHONE 167 Opera House Block Alliance, Nebr. T, J. THRELKELD, Undertaker and Embalmer OFFICE PHONE 498 RES. PHONE 207 ALLIANCE, NEBR. THE GADSBY STORE funeral Directors and Embafmers FUNERAL SUPPLIES OFFICE PHONE 498 RESIDENCE PHONES 207 and 510 Cement Walks I make a specialty of ce ment walks and work. Have been constructing- same in Al liance more than one year, and invite the most rigid in spection of my work. Use only thebest of materials and make prices as low as can be done with honest work. Have had many years experience in cement construction in vari ous cities. Remember poor cement work is dear at the cheapest price and when you have had to replace it is mon ey thrown away. John Pederson v r :t V u