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The Best Table in the Land of the Sky Hotel Gordon Waynesville, N. C. In heart of city. Electric lights an every convenience. Baths. No mosquitoes. Altitude 3,000 feet. WEEKLY RATES $12.50 UP. SPECIAL FAMILY AND SEPTEM- BER RATES. SEND FOR BOOKLET- b o\ nenid ot :00 p o s SRa <wa, W, N; ) F. Wem [N R ¢ Holabhosl of Gupuhm ‘uxmuu-u.u-nm | st w8 Redge B 00, B O A B Ry oo communteations hell ® a2 af ¢ eadaye of 7:00 & Viing Wb cwsdhily [ 3. 0. OWENG W N i 5. V. WILEON, Geoy .- K@ Bec s mesling overy) Tusdai o V::) ot 080 Dullows Hall Ve ag ombem clvage welssme illustration shows the Vatfmn, Pope Pius and a . med month g Massaleo Slall. Vit | ————— b oo ) agesiees THsEEel mezmmmw the floor, "A disappointment,” she sald ..~ Wiisea I"lll o | almost tearfully, and, going to the! 8909 & door, called: “Betty! Betty, come here, WHEN ALL SIGNS FALL By CARRIE CLARKE. [ want you!” “Hor, younger wister appeared. “Please, dear piek wp that comb for me.” Betty did se she was bid, grambling the while. “You and your old super- stitions! I thought by your tragic volce something dreadful had hap- pened, or 1 never would have come.” Then she left the room with this part- ing shot of sarcasm: “Be careful to- night, Helene, dear, for & is new moon. Look at it over your right shoul- der—or is it the left? It keeps one busy to remember correctly all the unfailing eigns. I'll not see you any Helene Ramrey was eoxtremely su- perstitious, and had every omea of good or bad luck sytematioally oata- logued in the pigeonholes of her mem- ory, and her days were spent trying to offset any calamity predestined by the ill omen. Strung about her neck were several Hgyptian amulets of good for tune; a fourleafed clover repoged in the left shoe; a rabbit's paw oecupied the inside pocket of her jucket; on her right hand was worn a moonstone B, B. STNKERMAK, more this evening, so pleasant dreams. ' Onteg Potrtassh ring; the god Billiken grinned his ap- ) o | proval of her devout worship at the I am going to read.” shrine of luck from his throne on her Helene donned her frock and looked eLawlhdl dresaing table. critically at her reflection, and knew that she was looking better than usual. Blue always was becoming, and Billy admired this more than any of her other gowns. Helene wondered it he cared very deeply for her. It would be such a satisfaction to kmow, for during the three years of their friend- ship Billy had never once become sen- HMelene was a fair vision as she stood before the oval mirror drawing a ocomb through her wavy bronze hatr, BShe was dressing to receive Billy Pax- ton, who came twice a week to “bring a box of candy and pay his respects to mother,” as Helene would tell you should you display curiosity enough ploioek, a4 MoDenald’s hall. to ask her. timental enough td declare his devo- The last hairpin was finally placed tion, but week after week maintained B Redekah Lod ®e. ¢|in position, and Helene raised the that comforiabie, intimate, heart-stony affection which is very gratitying, but [{ t e Y which no girl of normal discrimination comb to arrange a ! § § £ £ : ¥ My aights at L 0. O. I, ball. Vime- | tresses, when it foll from her hand to| 4" niistake for love. Helene had fag drethers and aisters esrdially — | reached a stage where Billy puzzled avited. her, and she wanted to know what | " MRS. . B ROBERTION, N. G. thoughts, concerning herself, lurked ' MRS, QUY ARENDELL, Seo behind his gray eyes and placid coun- tenance. In the midst of these reflec- Specigl_l_’rices 1 s the maid ushered Billy Pax- ‘_"M‘ “m.*"‘ .‘ BELOW WR GIVE A FEW OF OUD |ton to the drawing room. Helene . PRICES WITH MANY OTHE]| found him ensconced in his customery smeiiy =it | armchair, but he arose to greet her as J. L. REYNOLDS, 8w @00D8 OF EQUAL QUALITY AN she entcred. After the usual pleasant- | ‘M B EIMMERMAN, N. @ | PRICR. ries had been exchanged, he said: “Do you mind going for a walk, Helene? The night is glorious as only a June, rose-scented night can be. I want you to come unprotestingly to wherever 1 care to lead you. Do youw consent?” QUALITY OF @GooDS I TIB FIRST THING WE LOOK AFTRI AND THEN THE FRICR T0 MEE? YOUR APPROVAL WITH A GUAR l gi is o tree. A queer creepy sensation danced A up and down Helene's spinal verte -8} | brag, and she feit her pocket to see .88 | whether the rabbit’s foot was there, but it was not. Crossing the park they started the peacocks that had roosted ¢ eans Babdy BSise Cream...... Greuad Coffes, per pound ..... .0 Sveet Corn, 8 for ........... .2 Sest White Meat, per Id. .... =¢~l&w—.- "‘ ol Kerosene . ............ .¢¢|demoniac shrieks. Helene clutched Billy's ia fran- \i 5. S WEASANS, Peesidus mpeund Lard, per . ...... 10|40 terror. “Let us ret ..;I:n 6 B SNEe GuBRuy Veod Stuff is our apesialty. Wo an | frightened.” — out ea Seuth Flerida aveave. Dut| “Nonsense” said the phlegmatie i AR0A wll wa Wo doliver the goods. S sy S - . ; ed her, never pausing untfl ‘ — they reached the hedge surroumding e pretty house. Then Billy spoke D. M. CUMBIE & C0. 32 s oo ey 50 e Bl s | ene, and I have arranged for the min fster to marry us tonight. For a long time I have loved you, but hesitated Phone 337 Lakeland Tt - VB DVENINO SERSORAM, LAK ELAND, FLA., AUG. 11, 1913. VATICAN AND MUT%N“}‘"“ ‘SWISS GUARDS ‘lchme?nt of the famous Swizs guards that haye mus nied because their requests were mot granted. ' The eatire cerps is to be replaced with new ron. [ WMWWA’W\MWW ~ ! would mever vilict a wedding day um- . Mess eaeh Thumiay nigM b “In thi ‘ s to be an adventure that you \ Norgea & Gesoves Dol ove ANTER THAT EVERTTHING speak so gravely, sir knight? If so, { Satey Dvy Gesta Ohee. Visiting | WILL XB AS REPRESENNKD. 1 trust myself entirely to your pro- l eepibord wHloema SEESE PRICES FOR CASK ONLY tection and we will start immediately.” R L MARSHALL, Pvasiéent | 5 And they suited the words te action. ) - pounds Sugar for.........81.0¢ 2. . LATTON, Vieg s When she reached the open Helene ) Best Butter, por IV, ......... .4t| 0 0ived the b ‘ { ) & WM LOGAN, Svessuse. e heavens for the moon, and ) 5 0 PELES, Ma. Ceottolene, 10 pound a2 ...... 1.5} | saw it over the wrong shoulder; then | ) "m~'- Cettelens, 5 pound ....... A :‘:"“kwm“m"'h'l’l"‘ndlfl I y Snewdrini, 10 pewads ......... 1,14 OV} booted mournfully ia the sycamare AP AR AN = til all the signs pointed to luck, and that wou!d mean months of waiting, tor this is 1918—your objection num- ber one.” “But T don’t want to marry you,” gasped Heleme, “1 am afraid.” “0, yea you do, and you must get Give me your hand, iover your fear. Helene!” She tremblingly obeved, and over the third finger of her left hand he slipped a ring. Helene shuddered as she saw the opal surrounded with dia- monds, but somehow the glittering band silenced her misgivings and a strange joy crept into her heart. They mounted the steps to the ve- randa and Helene saw the number above the deor—it was 1318, Then Billy elasped her in his arms and kissed ker lips and eyes. “Be brave mew, dearest, I took this way besause I love you and want to prove how foelish your superstitions are. Ours will be a happy marriage, for I mean to make it s0.” Helene touched the bell and smil- ingly sald, “This is the time when all signe fail.” The door opened and they paseed within. It was Friday, the thirteenth. A Mystery, Aa old lady making her firet vishl 1o the theater saw eae of eur se-eill | od classical dancers. When the eur tain fell she turned excitedly to her | daughter. “My soul, Melinda!" she | whispered. “It's wonderful! She's that graceful, and yet she mever ones | moved her feet!’ Pure, rich, sterlized cream from cows inspected and passed by the City Pure Food Depart- ment. Manufactured under the most modern and perfect ct;ndltlonl, ALL ingredients that go to make our cream MUST be the standard of pur- There is a “Frozen Cus- ity and quality. difference in learn to sy tards” and POINSETTIA Ice Cream. Try it. JOR SALE BY Lake Pharmacy PG A L NEMEI O > PGS SIS IO e SIS LI Ore SERrD & L S TOTTHTIETIAN | B T2 W IP TR AT D | A Want'Ad Will Bring Re The Question of the Da With a Frugal Housewi The increasing pricb of food stuffs It’s not necessary demand economy. to buy cheaper food or buy less, just buy your groceries from us and GET MORE FOR YOUR MONA 4 pounds Snowdrift Lard. A E. 6. TWEEDEL x ake Her Houselvar Easier--Quicker--Bet @ 1t won’t cost vou bu very little and think how muck happier yéur wife will be. (@ Come to out store and let us talk this matter over Let us show pou the little inexpensive implements that will make an easier day’s work for your wife. . " i with you. @ Handsome, du'rable kitchenware of all kinds-- Food Choppers, Toasters, Keen Edged Cutlery, Per- colators, Etc. WILSON Hardware Co. Opposite Depot