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J We’ve heard a lot about people having more spare time now than they used to, but haven’t been able to find anyone to verify the fact. o o Shorty Nye, retired postman who drove the star route from Willshire, 0., to Huntington through Decatur, Preble, and several other towns, writes from Cortez, Fla., that the temperature is 90 degrees, and he doesn’t have any trouble getting his breath down there. o o— Cold weather poses special hazards for everyone. Slippery walks and street crossings, porch steps, and entrances are just one of many problems. Every year, men over forty, not used to heavy physical labor, die while shoveling snow. A physical examination each year will help overcome some of the potential danger, but caution in over-exertion is always necessary. Take your time while cleaning the walk. o o Alert behavior while driving and walking is even more important now that'ice and snow have complicated the alwaysdangerous driving problem. Traffic accidents usually move towards a peak in December. This is understandable when you realize that this is the darkest month of the year, each night lengthening until the start of winter, and then slowly receding towards next summer's short nights. Fog, snow, and ice just add more danger to this. Drive carefully, and celebrate a merry Christmas. — —o o Despite the sale of 1959 models this month, 1958 is going to be the worst year since the dismal ,’3o’s for the automobile industry. The 4 millionth car was sold Nov. • 26, three months behind the 1957 sale, the worst year since 1952 in sales, and 1948 was the last year in which sales were slimjjptier. Profits have nosedived in the 1930 limit, and production is way down. Hope is still high for >1859, however, despite the fact

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that President Eisenhower says he may ask for a 1.5 cent hike in federal gas tax next year, an additional threat to the auto business, according to Automotive News. ' o o It has long been known that enlargements of the thyroid gland, known as goiters, result from iodine deficiency. The northern one-third of Indiana, including Adams county, has a distinct iodine deficiency in its soil, water and crops. High protein diets increase the need for iodine, as do low oiftdoor temperatures. It is interesting to note that Roger de Palermo, an Italian physician, recommended eating seaweed as a cure for goiter. That was in the year 1180- Seaweed is a good source of iodine, which Dr. de Palermo did not know; however the seaweed did its job just as efficiently as if he had known why it cured the disease. o o Rice mill owners have asked that rice be set "free” so that they can sell their product on the world market and compete with other rice - growing countries in the export market. What the mill owners want is the abolishment of acreage controls and price supports for rice. This will, of course, lower the price of rice, and allow the mills to make a profit by buying from the underpriced farmers, forced to grow more and more of their product at a lower and lower price. The mill can then lower its international price, and still make a good “profit. It has been the New Deal philosophy that profits on raising goods should be equally shared by those who raise the crop, and by those who market it. Allowing one group, or the other, to make all the profit is contrary to every American principle of fair play and fair standards. If the ‘‘poor’’ mill owners cannot compete on the world market after giving the farmer a fair price, then it is time for a complete re-evaluation of our foreign trade policy and methods.

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20 Years Ago Today o— —O Dee. 1, 1938 — Decatur high school's new gym will be formally opened Friday night, when the Yellow Jackets play the New Haven Bulldogs. Mrs. Barbara Lehman, 80, of Berne, was fatally Injured when struck by an a u t o in downtown Berne. Twenty-three children and the driver were killed when a fast freight train smashed a school bus near Salt Lake City, Utah. The Decatur city light and power plant has set a new record for kilowatt production, a total of 14,071, 800 in 11 months, including a one-month record in October of 1,785,000. The Delta Theta sorority today officially opened the Good Fellows club, sponsored annually by the sorority to spread Christmas cheer among the less fortunate of the city. o— o | Modern Etiquette 1 i By ROBERTA LEE o- - ■ —o Q. Is it necessary for a brideelect to reply to notes of good wishes from friends who have seen her engagement announcement in the newspaper? A. While not necessary to write notes, she may telephone some of her friends, and she most certainly should thank all those whom she meets. Q. What can a girl do if a man offers her a very expensive or a very personal gift—one that is too compromising? A. She should refuse it tactfully, saying something like, "You’re awfully kind to want to give me such a gift, but I’m afraid I can’t possibly accept it.” 5 Q. How are shoestring potatoes properly eaten? A. If they are dry and impossible to snag with your fork, by all means use your fingers. If you have something to sell o» rooms for rent, try a Democrat Want Ad — They bring results.

WHAT HAS HAPPENED Whan Pay) Rettig's wife died, he had three small children. Knowing Paul a wanderlust and worried over what might happen to the children, bis young sister Elizabeth went along on Paul's haphazard trek by covered wagon from Illinois into the Southwest One day In hostile Indian country In North Texas. Elizabeth realizes they are lost Paul, rather than admit this, announces that they have arrived gt his chosen spot Within a week he completes a sod hut there. A cavalry unit led by Ucut. Harry Butler comes upon It—to Butler's delight tor he had become Elizabeth's admirer when the wagon paused at Camp Supply. With Indians near-by. Butler leaves his personal guns and a supply at ammunition with Paul when the troop has to ride on. Then Bat Masterson and Pat Garrett become passers-by. They warn Paul that his new home is smack In the dangerous path of a buffalo run. but Paul obstinately chooses not to believe them. After the two men leave. Paul sets out alone for Adobe Walls to replenish the wood supply he neglected when he chose his settlement site. At dusk, winds and rain drive bim to the ground for shelter. Then, seeing buffalo stampeding across the prairie toward him. Paul races away till he drops dead of exhaustion. Meanwhile, seeing the storm brewing. Bat Masterson and Pat Garrett turn back to the Rettigs' hut. . . . CHAPTER 8 UNHOLSTERING both of his Bat Masterson shot the four pack horses so that they fell near the edge of the pit, making a bulwark behind which he and Pat Garrett could crouch. They were desperate men, made so by the circumstances, but brave men because they stood their ground. Garrett crouched down beside Masterson and coolly, carefully laid out his rows of rifle cartridges. Masterson and Garrett waited until the range closed and the thunder turned deafening, then began to fire, but the sound was completely lost. Both the men knew buffalo and their stamina and a heart shot at • hundred and fifty yards was good for a seventy yard run before the animal dropped. And drop they did, a few at first, then more, until a stumbling block of buffalo bodies began to build. The miracle, wedge of bodies grew and tha buffalo parted into two waves then, passing on each side. Still Masterson and Garrett continued to fire, toward the sides, building a wall around them. Elizabeth had no idea how long the men had fired into the herd; hours at least, and still there was no let up, no pause in the wild stampede. The children clapped their hands over their ears and buried their faces In the dirt so they could not see the animals plunge on. Toward evening the last of the herd passed, leaving the memory and terror of die run burned in each of them. When Pat Garrett worried off a chew of tobacco, his hands were shaking and he did not seem a bit ashamed of it. ‘‘Lucky for us,” he said, “that we only caught the stragglin’ outer fringe of the main herd." Elizabeth stared at him. “You mean, there Were more?” “I don’t guess there were more than six or seven thousand in that herd," Garrett said. “Would

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COURT NEWS Complaint Cases J The Secured Insurance company and Ben Kerns, individually and as administrator of the estate of Aubrey Leo Kerns, filed a comt plaint for damages against Ernest Haviland. A summons was ordered issued to the sheriff of Adams county for the defendant returnable December 15. A complaint for damages for loss of services of deceased child was tiled by Ben Kerns and Henrietta Kerns against Ernest Haviland. A summons was ordered issued to the sheriff of Adams county for the defendant returnable December 15. A request for trial by jury was filed. Ben Kerns, as administrator of estate of Aubrey L. Kerns, vs Ernest Haviland, complaint for wrongful death was filed. A summons was ordered issued toi

you guess that, Bat?” "Not more," Masterson said. He looked at Tom Rettig. “Sorry I had to belt you, son. But you’d have sure been killed If you'd run off.” The thought sobered the boy, snubbed his anger, yet it remained strong in his eyes. Masterson put his hand on Tom Rettig’s shoulder. “Son, we’re going to have to look the truth in the face now, and it won’t be easy. I figure that herd, or the main part of it, passed east of here. Yotir pa was out there, and I don’t count his chances too good for surviving it." 1 "You’re lying,” Tom Rettig said. Tears formed in his eyes. "You let my pa die.” "There was nothing Mr. Masterson could do," Elizabeth said. Grief had its own unreasonable way with the boy; he refused to understand. "You could have found him and helped him like you did us!” Masterson looked at him, his dark eyes kind. “It’s hard to understand now, but you've got to get the truth of it straight in your mind.” He blew out a long breath when he saw that he was not getting anywhere. He gave his attention to Elizabeth. "Adobe Walls is closest, but there’s no doctor there. Our best bet is Camp Supply, but its five days walking:” “I’ll manage it,” she said. “Don’t worry about me.” "A gal like you 1 sure wouldri’t worry, about,” Masterson said, smiling.» “You're plenty game, Elizabeth." “What about my pa?” Tom Rettig”asked. The girls watched, wide-eyed, not speaking. Masterson and Garrett exchang'd glances, then Masterson said, “Son, 1 told you that you got to face the truth. Now unless your pa dug himself a hole, he’s dead. And I kind of figure your pa was the kind who’d lose his head. In that case, there ain’t no use in lookin’ for him. No use at all." The girls began to whimper, acknowledging that their father was dead. Tom Rettig eyed Bat Masterson with a stony expression. “You could have saved him," he said. “No he couldn’t," Garrett said. "You got to understand that” The boy was not listening. "You didn’t like my pa because he wouldn’t swallow everything you said. That’s why you let him die. I loved him and you’re gojn’ co pay for what you done someday," Masterson looked at the worn tips of his boots. "Boy, I’m sorry you feel that way. I’m sorry because you’re wrong." "Tom!" Elizabeth snapped. “You’ve said enough!" Her expression wag, pinched and she was unsteady on her feet, yet she seemed determined to settle the issue. “You want to be a man, Tom, then take this like one." The boy shook his head. ’Tm not a man yet, but when I get to be one. I’m going to carry a

the sheriff of Adams county for the defendant returnable December 15. A request for trial by jury filed. Estate Case In the estate of Aubrey Leo Kerns, a petition for letters of administrator by Ben Kerns was filed. Letters of administration were ordered issued to Ben Kerns. Letters of administration were reported and confirmed. Winston Churchill 84 Years Old Sunday WESTERHAM, England (UPD —Sir Winston Churchill celebrated his 84th birthday Sunday with a “commonwealth cake” a wave ot his cigar and a message of thanks for good wishes “from friends known and unknown all over the world.”

gun.” His iced eyes settled on Masterson. "Then I’m going to make you pay.” • • • Elizabeth Rettig understood that this particular spot along the Mustang Creek was lost to her; she would not come back to it. All of her things were gone, and the rotting carcasses ot buffalo and horses would make habitation within two miles of the place impossible. They walked until midnight, and then camped on the prairie. “How’s the arm?” Masterson asked Elizabeth. “It hurts like blue blazes," she said, “but it’ll be all right.” “We’re going to make it right, Elizabeth.” The way he said it, flat out, like a statement, made her smile. “When Paul left for Adobe Walls,” Elizabeth said, “I had a feeling that something was going to happen. And then when the wind started to blow, I knew I had been right” She raised her hand to the leather thong about her neck and pulled from the front of her dress a small leather bag. “I thought to grab the money. Lucky I did because everything else is smashed.” “I know it ain’t any of my business,” Masterson said, “but have you got enough there to get you to Peoria?” “I have nearly a hundred dollars,” she said. “That isn’t much, is it?” “It’ll take you to this Max fella,” Masterson said. Elizabeth Rettig leaned forward and rested her chin on her knee. “I’ve been thinking about it and I can’t figure out what's best. If I went back to Peoria, Fd only have Max Ludke when I got there. And Max would say, I told you so, and I wouldn’t like that. But if I stay here, Fll have less than a hundred dollars to carry me through.” “You really thinking seriously about going back to Mustang Creek ?” He asked it solemnly, as though the answer might be quite important. “I wouldn’t go back to the crossing,” she said. “Maybe that place you said, where there were cottonwoods.” “That’s right smack dab on the cattle trail,” Masterson said. “Why don’t you settle in Dodge? I reckon you could find decent work there.” “How ironic,” she skid. “Paul and I argued about not settling in town. Mr. Masterson, I don't know about town now. If Tom felt differently—you know—l’d consider Dodge City, but Tom's kind of sick, Mr. Masterson. Sick in his heart, and in his thinking. I want him where he can get close to the earth, not breathe the dust man has stirred up in town.” She fay back, her arm resting on her stomach, and in spite it her belief to the contrary, her eyes closed and the pain eased away. (To Bo

Two Democrab like Over Slate Offices Walsh, Steinwedel Sworn Into Office INDIANAPOLIS (UPD - The Democratic invastion of the Indiana Statehouse began today with the inauguration of two new state officials before many party bigwigs and members of the rank and file. A large crowd attended the ceremonies, which took place on a platform in the statehouse rotunda as former Rep. John R. WgM * Anderson, was sworn in to succeed Frank A, (Bud) Lenning, Bloomfield Republican, as secretary of’sUte, and Albert A. Steinwedel, Seymour clothier, took the' oath of office as auditor of state, replacing Roy T. Combs, Indianapolis Republican. Former Gov. Henry F. Schricker, regarded by most Democrats as the spiritual head of the Indiana party, was master of ceremonies. Madison Superior Judge Henry T. Schrenker, Anderson, administered the oath to Wajsh, and Martin Steinwedel, also a Seymour clothier, swore in his son. Democratic State Chairman Charles E. Skillen and numerous state committee members, other newly-chosen state officials and congressmen and a host of mayors also were present. A reception followed. There was little relief for the patronage woes pf Skillen as the two officials took their offices. Even after all of the new Democratic officers are inaugurated, less than 300 jobs will be available for the party stalwarts, and Skillen has about 3,000 applications for them. The turnover will be completed within the next few weeks but Governor Handley and Lt. Gov. Crawford F. Parker, Republicans, will retain control of about 19,000 other state jobs. A unique angle on the inaugural program was the invocation by Combs, an outstanding religious leader whom Steinwedel succeeded. Combs was beaten by the Seymour man in the Nov. 4 election. In his inaugural remarks, Steinwedel described Combs as “an able and honest administrator." “But he was caught,” Stein-

WHAT HAS HAPPENED When Paul Rettig’s wife died, he had three small ehild.en. Knowing Paul’s wanderlust and worried over whet might happen to the children, his young sister Elizabeth went along on Paul’s haphazard trek by covered wagon from Illinois into the Southwest One day m hostile Indian country tn North Texas. Elizabeth realizes they are lost Paul, rather than admit this, announces that they have arrived at his chosen spot within a week he completes a sod hut there. A cavalry unit led by Lieut. Harry Butler cornea upon It—to Butler’s delight. for he bad become Elizabeth’s admirer when the wagon caused at Camp Supply. Then Bat Masterson and Pat Garrett become passers-by. They warn Paul that his new home is smack in the dangerous path of a buffalo run. but Paul obstinately chooses not to believe them. After the two men leave. Paul sets out alone for Adobe Walls to replenish the wood supply he neglected when he chose his settlement site. At dusk, winds and rain drive him to the ground for shelter. Then, seeing buffalo stampeding across the prairie toward him. Paul races away till he drops dead of exhaustion. Meanwhile, seeing the storm brewing, Bat Masterson and Pat Garrett turn back to the Rettigs’ sod hut. ft Is blown down by the cyclonic winds, but Bat and Pat and Elizabeth and the children survive, with no worse Ininry than Elizabeth’s broken arm. The decisive help of Bat and Pat is nnt appreciated by young Tom Rettig. When he realizes his father is dead. Tom Is unreasonably anerv at Mastnrsnn for not finding and rescuing Paul Rettig. JN THE Afternoon Pat Garrett sighted dust and drew Masterson’s attention to it. They stopped while they made tre their minds as to the cause of it. and finally. Masterson said, "That’s cavalry No Injun alive would ever ride in a column of twat.” By altering course slightly, they walked on to bring the cavalry eloser, at least close to where a volley from his buffalo rifle caught the point’s attention. The. column came on at the gallop. soon drawing up The officer in charge dismounted quickly and walked over to where they stood, coo tired m close the last remaining interval. Elizabeth was disappointed for she had hoped it would be Lieutenant Harrv Butler: this man was a stranger. He was very tall and thin and stood there, smiling behind a dense, reddish mustache. “Miss Rettig? I recognize you from Lieutenant Butler's description. Hello, Masterson, Garrett. Trouble?” “Considerable of it,” Masterson said. He quickly related the facts of the buffalo stampede and mentioned the strong possibility that Paul Rettig had been caught out in the open. The officer listened, stem-faced. “Sergeant Davis, on the double here!” A blunt-mannered noncom edged nis norse closer and sat in respectful silence. “Sergeant, take ten men on to Mustang Creek, then on to Adobe Walls m the possibility that Mr. Rettig did survive the stampede.” “Yes, sir.” The sergeant wheeled to pick his men and the officer turned to Elizabeth Rettig. “You must pardop my bluntness, but I fear there Is little hope tor your brother, even though we will make a search.” “I understand,” she said. He spoke, she noticed, with the soft drawling slur of a Texas man. **B’cum my lack ot rnMnora,"

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OPERATION BY DOCTOR'S SONS SAVIS HIM—Dr. Charles A. Olson takes a drink In hospital in Farmington, Minn., near Bt. Paul, a* he recuperates from an emergency operation performed on the family kitchen floor by his non-doctor sons. During a family dinner a hunk of ham got stuck in the doctor’s windpipe. He began to lose color. The sons, Robert and Charles, carried him to the kitchen and performed a tracheotomy, using a fountain pen tube to get air into his lungs. At .the hospital, however, surgeons had to do a bit of repair work to make the operation a tidy job.

wedel said, “as were other capable Republicans, in the riptide of public opinion in a vote against honesty on the state level, unpopular tax increases as well as a general feeling of discontent with all elected officials.” Steinwedel also pledged not to turn the auditor’s office into "a propaganda headquarters for my party, or use the office as a springboard to further any personal political ambitions." Borrowed Automobile Is Smashed By Train INDIANAPOLIS (UPD -r- John W. Meyer, 35, Indianapolis borrowed a friend’s automobile Saturday and then stood helplessly aside as a New York Central frieght train mashed it into junk after the car stalled on a railroad crossing.

Masterson said. “Thia is Lieutenant Finley Burkhauaer. Elizabeth Rettig, Lieutenant” "Charmed,” Burkhauser said. “Regretful that we must meet under such unpleasant circumstances.” He put bis big arms around the two girls. “Well, ladies, I thing you can ride the rest the way. Krausemyer. Ollier share a sad die with these ladies.” Horny-fisted troopers came up and lifted the girls gentle-handed to the saddle. Lieutenant Burkhauser noticed then the way Elizabeth held ner arm against her ’You've been hurt there. Corporal, bring the medicine chest!” A pack horse was cut out and Burkhauser took a black leather case and opened it. He was opening bottles, preparing a syringe. “Will you roll up your sleeve please- This is just a bit of laudanum to deaden the pain until we can get you to a surgeon." He gave her the injection, and she jumped when the needle bit her, then she c r lied her sleeve down while Lieutenant Burkhauser put the medicine kit away He then helped Elizabeth onto his own saddle; she sat it sideways as any proper lady would, the folds ot her dress tucked tightly between ner ankles. Masterson said. “Lieutenant, you going south now?” ••Yes, and you?” “Headin’ in,” Garrett said. “They shot their pack horses and tost their hides,” Elizabeth said. “Isn’t there something you can do. Lieutenant?” t “Maybe 1 can borrow a wagon from Briscoe’s place,” Burkhauser said. He turned his head and spoke to a young corporal. “Lanah&n, ride on to Briscoe’s place with ■ detail of lye and ask if you can borrow a wagon tor a few days.” “Aye, scr " Burkhauser turned to Masterson. “How do you want Co work tnis? Go back to Mustang Creek and skin out the animals while you wait for the wagons, or meet it out here?” Masterson gave this a moment's consideration, then glanced at Garrett. “What do you say, Pat?” *Td kind of like to go back and skin out those we shot,” Garrett said. “All right. Corporal, we’D meet you at Mustang Creek.” The corporal wheeled his horse and rode off at a gallop, his small detail behind him. Elizabeth Rettig watched the cavalrymen ride away, then looked at Bat Masterson. “I’ll see you again at Camp Supply, won’t I?” “In about a week.” Masterson said, smiling again. Burkhauser signaled the detail into motion, brought it about and saw that tt settled down to a proper pace for Camp Supply. Finally he turned nis head and looked at Elizabeth; he led the horse so that it would not bolt and unseat her. “Ah—Are you feeling better now?” “Much better,” she said. Mis favorite suMeet seemed to

MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1958

Buys Health Bond Help Fight TB Buy Christmas Seals The Decatur IOOF Lodge has voted purchase of a $5 health bond, officials of the Christmas seal campaign in Adams county announced today. AU proceeds from the annual Christmas seal sale.are used in I |he fighj on tuberculosis and to provide clinics and otherwise carry on the fight against the "white plague.”

be Bat Masterson. “I’ve known him since he came to Dodge City with the railroad. He don’t wear those guns for decoration, or to fool anyone.” He raised a hand and wiped his face. “Ah— I’m no» denying the man’s courage. Miss Rettig, but there are other things to see in a man besides that.” Thomas Rettig, who walked on the other side of Burkhauser's horse, raised his head and looked across the animal’s neck. Elizabeth asked, “What are you trying to say, Lieutenant?” “WeU, Bat’s sort of a gunfighter. But he’s never killed a man yet.” “Why were you so careful to add that?" she asked. “Miss Rettig, I wouldn’t want to see you give allegiance to any man who had the power to bring you heartache." He seemed embarrassed that he had even opened the tome. “What I’m trying to say is that Bat’s a handsome devil and he could turn a woman’s head. Right now he’s just a buffalo hunter, but the last time I was tn Dodge, there was sortie talk about hiring him as , city marshal.” “Do you have a prejudice against peace officers, Lieutenant?” “None at all," Burkhauser said. “As a matter of fact. I’ve offered my resignation from the army to take a position with the Texas Rangers stationed tn Tasi cosa.” He raised bls hand and brushed his splendid mustache. “What I’ve been trying to say is that a woman alone, particularly a most attractive woman, must select her friends with considerable caution.” Elizabeth found herself smiling at this man’s sincerity for he obviously worried a great deal, and over many things. “Lieutenant, does Harry Butler meet with your approval?" Burkhauser colored deeply. “Now you're poking fun at me." "That really wasn’t my inten- . tlon,” she said. “But please understand that both Mr. Masterson and Mr. Garrett saved our lives, so I could hardly be anything but I grateful, could I?” "He didn’t save pa,” Tom Rettig Mid. "He didn’t even try!’’ ‘Tom,” Elizabeth said, her voice firm. 'There was nothing he . could do. Can’t you understand that, Tom?” i “You never got along withjia,” , he declared. “Always jawin' him over something. Never lettin’ him i do what he wanted to do. Well, i you ain't, goin' to jaw me!” “Young man, what you need is a switching where you sit down!” “I'll run away before I let you beat me,” Tom Rettig declared. He looked at Lieutenant Burkhauser. "Maybe I’m just a kid, I but Bat Masterson just let pa die/ , and didn’t lift a hand to help him.” I “Perhaps I should hear more of , this,” Finley Burkhauser said quietly. “Son, suppose you come to ray office when we reach Camp Supply and we’ll i have a talk." ffo Bo Coatiaued)