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t()D COUNTY, K. O.
PAGE NINll
O A DAOTV FAD II li 3g
n rni i run Jim g
By MATTIS A. RAM8AY.
(A . by McCiure N.w.paptr Syndicate.)
He had been chuckling to himself all
day. For that morning he had leased
an apartment and had a big surprise
for Dorothy. They had been married
in May, upon his return from France,
and on account of the house shortage,
tbey had been obliged to live In a room
and take their meals out.
He was In the gayest of spirits. Dor
othy, who, under the circumstances,
bad retained her position, was home
ahead of him. She was combing her
hair. He bent over to kiss her and
demolished her coiffure. She laughed
and kissed his cheek and began comb
ing again.
Then with a boyish eagerness he
told her of the apartment, bow l:s sis
ter had heard f It, how happy they
I would be. And what a stroke of wis
dom that had been when they had
bought their furniture at the reduced
summer rates. All day his thoughts
had evoked such cosy pictures, and
lie had spoken with such enthusiasm
that at first he wasn't conscious of
Dorothy's lack of spontaneous ap
proval. His cheerlness vanished. He sub
jected her to a sharp scrutiny. "It
sounds nice," she returned smiling;
"and we can talk about it after dinner.
Come; I'm famished."
Her tone had been a trifle careless
and noncommittal. Still, he told him
self that he mflst not be too exacting.
He admitted that it was rather high
handed of him to have taken the whole
responsibility. He should have con
sulted her. Qolng back from the res
taurant, he apologized, but the atmos
phere did not clear.
'Xet's have it all straight out, Dor
othy," he said quietly, once more in
their room.
He fixed his eyes upon her with an
appeal that stirred her. She knew of
his longing for a home; and with what
gusto he talked of the fine house wann
ing they would have, If they only had
a little flat. Two years ago, when t
and his brother had gone across, his
home had been broken up.
That she was not as keen about a
home as Jim had never dawned upon
Dorothy. But now that she was facing
such a possibility, she was alarmed at
her disinterestedness. Though she was
sorry to disappoint him, she must
speak the truth; though she smiled
aa she talked, he was aware of the
sadness that tinged her reply.
She didn't want to give up her posi
tion. Today she had a raise of $5;
now $35 a week. And she didn't have
the strength nor the Inclination, after
working all day, to putter around the
house at night Living was too high
to give up 35. How could they meet
expenses on $40 a week?
"Tou silly boy," she said softly, "you
have no Idea what clothes cost today."
She oprr-ed n Do nud dlyju)cd a new
suit. "That cost me $100."
Jim flushed red. Her money; not
bis, he thought And so all his beau
tiful dreams collapsed. The reference
to her raise and to his meager salary
hurt him. She knew nothing of his
scheming to earn extra and of his fine
figuring; for he could show in black
and white that it cost very little more
to have a little flat As the days went
by, he felt lonely and depressed to an
extent that Dorothy didn't realise.
They never referred to that subject
again. Jim grew sensitive about mon
. ay. He never told her of his raise.
Ona day Dorothy renewed her pro
posal of some time previous, which
Jim bad Indignantly repudiated, that
she be allowed to pay her share, and
It was accepted with such alacrity that
Dorothy was startled. Even Jim was
surprised at himself.
November came. One evening Dor
othy went oyer to see her friend Jen-
wistful look In Dorothy's face. Per
haps she was beginning to realize that
rtie was losing something worth far
more than $35.
Tears filled Dorothy's eyes. Then
she confessed that she had been house
hunting and was thoroughly disheart
ened. She wanted to begin where she
and Jim had started, when thev naoA
to talk over all the happenings of the
uuy. now mey were almost strangers.
Jennie had .been Deseed
she did. Through her were located
lour rooms In modern nnnrtmonto n..
otay wns jubilant. With irrntitmio oh
assented and acted upon Jennie's sug
gestion tnnt she take Jim's mother and
sister Into her confidence, for Jennie
was anxious to nee that 111 ;K-!l
spanned.
The next week Doiothv wnrk-Pi hnr.i
ana late, kverythlntf was In Its place.
Jennie thought She had never seen
such a homelike apartment. She loved
the look of the rooms, the good taste,
and especially the living room, In the
soft glow of that handsome lamp.
It was three nights later, and Jim.
as he supposed, with Bill, his brother,
were coming to make a call. Dorothy
was-radlant and sweet. She knew that
nothing mattered so lone s .Tim ivn,i
ur ana they were together.
Jennie joined his mntrw an,i
- - ""'I UiOLCi
In the kitchen, who were rejoicing ever
me attractive party which had been
prepared. They thrilled when th i,n
rang and the door opened. A moment's
suenee. Then they heard Jim- saying
in me uearest voice. "Dorrv nn,i
Then BUI came in, closing the kitchen
aoor, erlnr-nig, and thev all iinn
MsV
Anyway, Bill wanted to m th.
wrkey.
FORDS FOR SALE.
For sale. Ford cars, new and
rebuilt. We also carry in stock
Ford roadster, touring and sport
bodies. We do high-grade paint
ing and top building on all
makes. Payne's Auto Works,
Charlotte's Reliable Car Market
26 East 6th Street, flharlnto'
N. C.
RrtDE MARK, pp
Cheerful Giver.
"Brain work is not always well com
pensated."
"Brain workers," replied Farmer
Oorntossel, "Is mostly too generous.
Every summer boarder we had wns
wlllln' to give me advice by the hour
on how to ran the farm, and never
charge me a cent."
Realism.
The Star The author of thlo play
Is a stupid stickler for realism.
The Manager I have noticed It
The Star Why he objects to my
wearing diamond rings In the scene
where I pawn my hat to buy food for
the children. Tit-Bits.
Place Nearly All Right.
Mistress (nervously) I do hope the
plate will suit you.
New Maid Well, the house is not
bad, and I rather like the looks of
the policeman on 'the bent, but If I
stay here you'll kindly take them hor
rible pictures down London TIt-Blts.
Stingy!
"By the way, George, what shall we
get Mabel for a wedding present? She
gave us that plush upholstered chair
that's In the attic, you know."
"I don't think We'd better send her
anything, dear. Why not let bygones
he bygonesT' Life.
Then He Got the Worst of It.
Flatmish So you had an argument
with your neighbor?
Bensonhurst I certainly liad and a
warm one at that.
"Who got the best of It?"
"Well, I did until he struck me In
the eye."
Before the Happy Day.
Doris She believes every word he
tells her.
Lilian How long have they been
married?
Doris They're not married. They're
going to De. London Answers.
The Practical Problem.
"Make hay while the sun shines,"
said the offhand philosopher.
"That kind of advice Is enav " mm
mented Farmer Corntossel. "What
you want to Invent Is some method of
get tin' a crop In during three or four
weeics or steady ram."
SAY IT WITH
FLOWERS !
Nothing sweeter; nothing more acceptable.
tl am representative for the leading florists,
among them being Hammond, of Richmond;
Scholts. of Charlotte; Van Lindley, of
Greensboro; O'Quinn, of Raleigh.
Your orders will be appreciated.
Mrs. A. G Crimen. r,rr
Rockineham Hotel Phone 137
YOUR CATARRH MAY
LEAD TO CONSUMPTION
Dangerous to Use Treatment
tor unly l empor ary Relief.
There is a more serious stage of
Catarrh than the annoyance caused
by the stopped-up air passages,
ana otner aistastetui teatures.
The real danger comes from the
tendency of the disease to continue
its course downward until the
lungs become affected, and then
dreaded consumption is on your
path. Your own experience has
taught you that the disease can-
tint K f ii. a.I t... " ..... ' . .m
v "-"'Yu, yt si"ys, lnnaicrs.
atomizers, jellies and other local
applications.
S. 5. S. has proven a most satis
factory reined v fnr fat.nl. Ca
J t .01(11 UC-
cause it goes direct to its source,
and removes the germs of the dis
ease from lllp hlnnit n. . K..l
today, begin the only logical treat
ment mm Kivcs real results. For
free medical advice write Medical
Director. 47 Su-ift I -,i.n,-,i,,.. a
latita. Ga.
SHOE POLISHES
BEST FOR HOME SHINES SAVE THE LEATHER
THE BIG VALUE PACKAGES
PASTES AND LIQUIDS FotBkd"IS,wS,?",cBrown
THE F. P. D ALLEY CORPORATIONS LTD., BUFFALO. N. Y.
Where There's a Baby on Farm
Keep Kat-Snap.
Rats are on most farms. Once
they get inside the house look
out. Rats kill infants biting
them is not unusual. Nursing
bottles attract rats. Break a
cake ot KAT-SNAP and throw
it around. It will nurelv rid
you of rats and mice. Three
sizes, 25c, 50c, $1.00. Sold and
guaranteed by Everett Hard
ware Co., Watson-King Co., and
jjux urug store.
I Pox Drug Store.
i 1 , .
1Y PioWED
THIS IrVAY, AMD Hi 5 faffl
IvrtY S GOOD eVO(GH
for. Me
Mt.VE. , LIHB TO
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r&u.ovE par rossrueR
The Choice Is Up To You.
We have never taken the position of telling farm
ers how to farm. We believe that the farmers have
forgotten more about farming than hardware men as
a class will ever know, and it's simply our business to
serve you, to sell you what you want.
Whether you prefer to walk between the handles, or ride, or crank a
tractor, is none of our business. It's our business to show you the very best im
plement of its kind that we can find and at the right price. The choice is up to
you. Come around and look us over.
Everett H?irr1wzii Pt-i-iro-iT7-
mi
POCOMOKE GUANO
FOR
BIGGER AND BETTER
CROPS
TOBACCO
TRUCK
COTTON
CORN
wmm warn mmmmBmm
We are carrying a stock of Pocomoke goods for Cotton, Tobacco and
Corn. See us for prices. We are using German Potash.
McRAE GROCERY COMPANY
Rockingham
REMOVES TOUCHY CORNS.
Apply a few drops' of "At -Ease" upon aa
aching corn or callous for a few nighta.
Instantly the soreness leaves. In a few
days you can lift them off with your
lingers.
At-Ess;" the only gu aranteed corn re
mover is sold at all drng stores.
Manufactured by
THE STANLY SALES CO.
Albemarle, N. C.
J W. S. Thomas F. D. Phillips
THOMAS & PHILLIPS
Attorneys-at-Law
ROCKINGHAM, N. C.
Land titles and abstracting given
careful consideration. Loans ne
gotiated. If you have real estate
to sell, or want to buy, we can
put you in touch with buyer or
seller.
Covington BuIMIns...
Over Dockery-McNaif's. Phone 165
FRED. W. BYNUM
LAWYER
Rockingham, N. C.
Office over Bank of Pee Dee.
OZVIBR L. HENRY
Attorney-at-Law
Office upstairs in Bank of
Pee Dee Building
Phone 344
ROCKINGHAM, N. C.
H. S. Boigan A. R. McPkail
BOGGAN & McPHAIL
Attorneys at Law
ROCKINGHAM, N. C.
Diligence and nrnmntnpss PrtiV.
111 all courts. SpcnnH Flnnr Rnrl u..:ia
. ...... .Ll.v IIUIJU
ing, rear of Court House. Telephone
nuinuer iuo.
D. J. CASH1AELL
Attorney at Law and
Notary Public
Rockingham, N. C
Office in Long Building,'
Room No. 4
DR. J. M. MANESS
ELLERBE, N. C.
Practice limited to Eye, Ear, Nose
ana mroat. uthce in Bank
building. Honrs- Qtn19 1 tnA
Phone 22.
F. J. GARRETT, ML D.
Special attention given to
Ear, Eye, Nose and Throat.
Office hours: 9 to 12--2to5.
Other hours by appointment.
Office over FOX'S DRUG STORE.
F. B. GARRETT, M. D.
Office Hours :
8-9 a. m. 2-3 p. m.
Phones : Office 339, residence 337
Office over W. E. McNair's
furniture store.
Dr J. M. LEDBETTER
Special attention given to
Ear, Eye; Nose and Throat.
Ollle hours: 10 to 13 to 5.
Municipal Building Rockingham
O. D. WILSON
FUNERAL DIRECTOR
and EMBALMER
Hamlet, N. C.
Day phone 369 Night phone 370
ackerel.
Fresh Cape Shore mackereL
any size. Watson-King Co., gro
cers.
666 quickly relieves Colds and La-
Grippe, Constipation, Biliousness,
Loss of Appetite and Headaches.
Will You Spend 50c. On Rat-
Snap to Save $100?
One 50c. nktr. can kill 50 rata.
The average rat will rob you of
?iu a year in teed, chicks and
property destruction. RAT
SNAP is deadly to rats. Cre
mates affer killing. Leaves no
smell. Comes in cakes. Rats
will pass ud meat, erain rnooao
to feast on RAT-SNAP. Three
sizes, 25c, 50c, $1.00. Sold and
guaranteed bv Everett. Hard
ware Co., Watson-King Co., and
uox urug store.
Molasses Good Kind.
Barrel of good old Homespun
molasses just received at Watson
King, grocers. '
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