Britton Weekly Sentinel. (Britton, Okla.), Vol. 1, No. 20, Ed. 1 Friday, July 24, 1908 Page: 8 of 8
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NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS NOTES
CHOCTAW SNAPSHOTS.
From The Courier.
UNION CITY NEWS NOTES.
(From the A'ert.)
Mr. fl ■ ithin anil wife were In town
shopping one day this week.
Mr. Coalton made a couple of trips
to Oklahoma City this week.
Dr. Richardson was a guest of Mr.
and Mr*. Jordan for dinner Sunday.
Fay Ragtand. of Bl Reno, came
| down Wednesday to look after his
N. N. Evans says he is the busiest
kind of a man, and we guess he is.
Mis. Newman was shopping In town
Monday.
John Tacler has purchased a new
hay rake.
Let Ua a I no Billing, for there is
nothing e • doing
A carload of potatoes was shipped
out of C'aoctaw Saturday of last
week.
Mr. Geo. King was in town Tuesday.
We are glad to know that his health
is improving.
Section Foreman James White ha3
a Hue large crew of men working un-
der him now.
Mrs. Phillip Stump and Mrs. Ollle
lleatty went to Oklahoma City one | 1"'>'n vlKl,i S-
day the past week.
John Tacier is harvesting
crop of hay. Mr. Tacler is an expert
with a hay stacker.
Kev. Fori -.it Maddox, of Oklahoma
crop.
Joe and John Hepler went to Minco
to build a porch on Dr. Rlcharson's
house.
Mr. Lee Miller, of Oklahoma City,
made a business trip to Union City,
Monday.
| Mr. Woods, the popular jeweler of
El Reno, visited the XJ. C. diamond
Sunday.
We are beginning to wonder what
is the attraction at Chickasha for
Paul Phillips.
Mr. T. J. Hadley came down Friday
to arrange for his final departure from
Union City.
Miss Carrie Hadley returned from
Chickasha, Monday, where she has
WHEATLAND GOSSIP.
(From the Watchword.)
Miss Illy arrived at tnton City Frl-
Une t day. It Is rumored that she will take
up a music class.
Pat Kelker has returned from New
Mexico anil says that Oklahoma la
Citv. will preach at the Ilaptlst church 1 K°od enough for him.
of Choctaw next Sunday at 3 p.m. | MlHH ltla,,ch Wheeler and Minnie
I Wallace had a jolly time helping put
Frank Churchwell has returned I up a,(a,fa ,agt 8atnnlay
from Kansas. where he has been har-1 .....
... Mrs. Maude Massenger and Miss
vesting wheat. He reports a fine crop-, ...... , ,,
i Avis Flannagen visited Mr. and Mrs.
Kelly Saturday and SunivT.
Harne* Benton has taken some kind , clarence Macumber left Tuesday tor
of a nMicn that unless he takes a , ^alclwell where he will work during
is some- j remainder of the summer.
■ H. M. Young and J. F. Beatty have
been buying cotton at Union City for
D. F. Iglehart, of Oklahoma City.
drive every Sunday there
thing wrong
J.* J. Hotallcj, of Wright, w as In
town .M m ay. While here he phoned
quite o la "- 1 order for feed stuff from
Oklahoma City.
Everything new, clean, crisp, but
cut all to -udthereens. That Is whai
lias happened In prices to grocerie-
at Ollio Beatty's.
Rev. Adams lias purchased a nice
farm w ti: town from W. W. Reace,
real estate ;.gent. The farm was
valued by Mrs. Street.
When you are going anywhere, on
a vacation, 'utslness or shopping trip,
be kind enough to let us know about
It. We will appreciate any news you
may hand to us.
J. E. McTJrvin, manager of the Dav-
idson 6. Ca.-e lumber yard In tnls
city, manages to keep fairly busy
huitllng out the building material
needed to put Into the various build-
ings liein-' erected In this neighbor-
hood.
In compiance vvth the state law, the
Rock i?:..nd fcaj had alteratons made j
at the de; ot litre, providing a "Jim
Crow" s c;lon to the waiting room
The aid waiting room was divided
into two c imi>artment3 by running a
partition through it.
Banker Smith made a business trip
to the city tli • latter part of last week
He expre.- ■ - himself aB very hopeful
of the future outlook for good busi-
ness, and -aid the banking business
at Choctaw City and at their new
bank in Harrah was entirely satisfac-
tory.
H. W. Smith, manager of the Sub-
urban Newspaper Publishing Com
pany, v;a in Choctaw City Friday o
last week. While in Choctaw City
Mr. Smith interviewed a number of
The citizens are having a ditch cut
rorn 7th street to Broadway. This is
a good move for they have long need-
ed it.
Mr. and Mrs. Q. A. Johnson went to
Wichita on a visit to their parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Strunk, and will proba-
bly l>e gone a month.
The new skating rink opened
Thursday night and had a large at-
tendance. We expect some rousinj
old times al the rink.
Chuck Brown got a car load of fur-
niture. We can almost hear the cheer-
ful patter of rice and the dull sound
of many old shoes falling.
They are putting an iron frame In
the boot at the Yukon elevator on ac-
count of the water which seems to be
bothering nil the elevators this spring.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to
Mr. and Mrs. Needham for the box of
peaches and plums. The peaches were
| indeed the finest ot the season and
The Big 4 Implement Co., of Okla-
homa Clt;.. sent Mr. Jackman a draft
for five cents to pay for his time, 1
( 'lit a minute for reading their cir-
cular, and 4 cents for 4 minutes to
think it over, thus valuing Ills time
at 1 cent a minute.
The Rivervlew Christian Endeavor
society gave an ice cream social at
Wright's Tuesday night. A large
crowd came down from El Reno and
most of the young people around Un-
ion City attended.
They gave a fine program, after
,! which ice cream was served. Every-
one certainly enjoyed themselves at
Wright's and all hope for another so-
cial to take place soon.
our business and professional men as
to the pro-, ects ahead and found all! Tl ' K Shts of Columbus of El Reno
dispose.! to take the bright side. This alu* our l)0-s l''a-vet' n game of ball
!.- l leasant, Indeed.
One
day recently there were five
trains in Choctaw at one and the
same time—four freights and the west
bound evening passenger. It took con-
sidera'ilo gee-sawing to get the east
I
| passenger, bu' after a number of mill-
J utes it was successfully done. Evi-
dently the freight business of the
Rock iBland Is picking up.
i Sunday.
The Knights ran ill two scores in
tlie first Inning and two more in the
thli,' an«l fourth Innings. Our team
wa • not at its best, our second base-
man. Dude Dixon, being laid out in
the game against Minco. Liebler re-
placed Bowiware in the box in the
fifth Inning. The final score was 4
to 3 in favor of the Knights.
TEDDA NEWS.
The Choctaw boys gave the Harrah
. , . , . Mr. and Mrs. ArniSirong well, to El
box a less li last Sunday on how to,
play b-11. The score was 7 to 0 in
favor cf Choctaw. Our boys are get-
ting ihe glad hand at all times. That
is what it takes t > make tueni win.
Almost the eatlre town of Choctaw
went with the team last Sunday and
chee.ed them, sa the boys soon real-
ized that they hail some support, and
they played ball for all there was in
It.
Home-Made Yeast.
This will keep, and the last 19 as
good as the first used:
Pare and boil a dozen large pota-
toes, drain, saving the water; mash
fine, add potato water and enough
boiling water from teakettle to make
a gallon. Add one cup sugar and one
of salt. When luke warm add three
yeast cakes previously soaked in warm
water until soft, and stir thoroughly.
Make yeast in morning, set In warm
place until following morning, when
It will be light and sparkling aud
ready to use. Will not rise and run
over as most soft yeasts do. Put in
Jug and set In cellar for future use.
Reno Thursday.
Miss Una Jackson left Tuesday for
Anadarko, where she will attend nor-
mal.
John MUlls went to El Reno Tues-
day.
I Miss Besse Showen left Monday of
last week for Outhrie to make a few
\ days' visit with her friend Miss Maude
lteece.
| Mss Bertha Lewis, of Lawton, Is
i here, spending a few weeks with the
j Misses Haas. Miss Nellie will accom-
pany her home and they will spend a
week or two camping at the moun-
tains.
i Jake and Earnest Smith were El
Reno visitors Friday.
The Infant twin of Lafe Baker died
last Tuesday after several weeks of
sickness. It was laid to rest in the
family cemetery near Union City.
Ben and Johnny Showen left week
ago Monday for Anadarko, where they
will attend the Caddo county normal
institute. MAY PELLE.
Mrs. D. Davis has been on the sick
list.
Mrs. Rlesney Is visiting at Tulsa
this week.
M. M. Williams spent Wednesday In
the country.
Mrs. Morgan was shopping in town
Wednesday.
Miss Bell Joyce spent Saturday and
Sunday here.
Mr. Jones, of Mustang, is visiting at
C. H. Grady's.
Mrs. Ellis, of Edmond. Is visiting
relatives here.
R. Howard was an Oklahoma City
visitor Tuesday.
Miss Jewel Dixon spent Friday in
Oklahoma City.
H. Rlcketts was an Oklahoma £ity
visitor, Tuesday.
Chas. Leigh was an Oklahoma City
visitor Thursday.
Mrs. J. Hunker was shopping in Ok-
lahoma City, Friday.
Mrs. Joyce was shopping In Okla-
homa City Tuesday.
Emmitt Dudley, of Apache, visited
friends here, Monday.
Mrs. Rlesney was shopping in Ok
lahoma City, Tuesday.
C. H. Mlchealson was an Oklahoma
City visitor Thursday.
Miss Pearl Todd was shopping in
Oklahoma City Tuesday.
Minor Sherwood, of Oklahoma City,
is visiting at C. E. Ellis's.
Mr. and Mrs. P. Purcell spent Fri-
day visiting in the country.
Clay and John Tiner were in Okla-
homa City Saturday last.
Miss Annie Browne was an Okla-
homa City visitor Friday.
Mrs. C. Goitre visited at Mrs. Hun-
ker's Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. James, of Oklahoma City spent
Tuesday visiting Mr. Jones.
Miss Anna Browne was an Okla-
homa City visitor Friday last.
Mr. and Mrs. Thlessen spent Thurs-
day afternoon in the country.
Mrs. Jungherr and little daughter
were in Oklahoma City, Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Thiessen spent Sun-
day visiting friends in Oklahoma City.
Mrs. J. Leigh and Dewey, of San
Antonio, are visiting relatives here.
M. M. Williams and son. Raymond,
were Oklahoma City visitors Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. E. Hill spent Satur-
day night with Mr. and Mrs. D. Petty-
cord.
Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Purcell spent
Friday visiting friends in Oklahoma
City.
Mr. and Mrs. R. Kleiner spent Fri-
day visiting relatives in Oklahoma
City.
Mrs. J. L. Henson and son, Harry,
spent Thursday morning in Oklahoma
City.
Oscar Ecks, of Oklahoma City, is
visiting Misses Laura and Lucile
Weiche.
The editress has beer, threshing
this week, consequently news is
rather short.
B. F. Newson, of Arkansas, is visit
ing with Rachels. Mr. Newson Is Mrs.
Rachel's brother.
Mr. Weiche, Lucile and Henry,
drove to Moore Thursday and spent
the day visiting friends.
O. F. Thlessen and W. H. Howard
attended the hardware men's conven-
tion in Oklahoma City Wednesday.
Mrs. Lawson is cooking for Mr.
James' threshing crew this week. We
know they will have some good din-
ners.
Mrs. W. T. Ecks and son, ("hester,
of Oklahoma City, visited Mr. and
Mrs. C. J. Weiche. Monday and Tties
day.
Mr. and Mrs. Stewart, of California,
are visiting here with Mr and Mrs
Ogle. Mr. Stewart is Mrs. Ogle's
brother.
Mr. and Mrs. Hughes and children,
of Oklahoma City, spent Sunday with
Mr. Hughes' parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.
S. Hughes.
Miss Jewel Navlor Is attending
teachers' Institute at Oklahoma City.
SIk> spent Saturday and Sunday at
home.
Miss Nell Nix, of Oklahoma City, is
visiting friends here. Miss Maude
Headrick will entertain Friday after-
noon in honor of Miss Nix.
Mrs. D. Davis was called to Kan-
sas City, Sunday. 011 account of the
serious illness of her brother. Mr.
Davis and son accompanied her.
G. Joyce and A. Graham spent Sun-
day in Oklahoma City. They missed
the train and came r.ome in an auto-
mobile. Tho editress will let them
tell the rest.
FLEET AT HONOLULU.
Qattlesoips Meet With Hearty Wel-
come on Arrival.
AMOS CLUBB, DETECTIVE
BY SWIFT ADAMS
Honolulu—The Atlantic battleship
fleet arrived here at noon Thursday,
completing another long leg of its
world cruise.
The formation of the Beet began to
be distinguished when it was about 15
miles distant, and as It plowed its
course along the southern coast of the
island It furnished a magnificent spec-
tacle, the vessels moving slowly in
perfect column. A wind fresh from
the northeast blew the smoke of the
ships off the port bow.
When the Connecticut was about to
enter the harbor she was greeted by
a salute from the naval station. The
Wisconsin, Minnesota and Vermont
followed after the Connecticut. Im-
mense crowds covered the wharves,
and the most intense interest and pat-
riotism was displayed, finding expres-
sion in cheers mi discharging of day-
light fireworks
As soon as Connecticut had
come to anchor she was boarded by
the reception couiiiiittee, who formally
invited Rear Admiral Sperry and his
officers and ,e-i 10 partake of Ha-
waiian hospit lty Later In the aft-
ernoon Rear Admiral Sperry made an
official visit to Gov. Frear, who re-
turned the visit.
During the entire run to Honolulu
the fleet experienced pleasant weather
and smooth seas.
(Copyright, by Stiortalory Pub. Co.)
LONG RELAY RACE.
Y. M. C. A. Boys Carry Message From
New York to Chicago.
j New York—A pistol shot rang out
on the city hall steps at 10 o'clock
j Wednesday morning. A little athlete
| in running tights, carrying a silver
I tube containing a message.from Mayor
McClellan to Mayor Busse of Chicago,
darted away up Broadway on the first
relay of a thousand-mile journey to
Chicago. Herbert H, Rapp was the
runner. Mayor McClellan's message
rend:
"To the City of Chicago: .The city
of New York sends greetings by the
fleet runners of the Young Men's
Christian association. This message
is borne on foot without a halt, from
the Atlantic to Lake Michigan, and
the hundreds of boys who carry it
gain no prize except the conscious-
ness of having done their best."
According to the schedule the mes-
sage will reach Chicago Tuesday, July
21. Two thousand boys will take part
In the race, and a strenuous effort will
be made to break all records for simi-
lar events. Each runner will carry the
message half a mile, when a fresh
runner will take It on to the next
point of relief.
Shriners Elect Officers.
St. Paul—The Imperial council of
the Ancient Arabic Order, Nobles of
the Mystic Shrine, Wednesday elected
officers and decided to hold the con- |
clave of 1909 in Louisville. In accord-
ance with the precedent, Frank C.
Boundy. imperial potentate, was not a
candidate for re-election, and became
past Imperial potentate. The officers
below him were each advanced a step,
leaving only the lowest officer—outer
imperial guard—open to a contest.
Suit Involving Millions.
San Francisco — A suit involving
$2(1,000,000 worth of bonds, with in- j
terest, was filed In the United Slates I
circuit court here Wednesday by the i
ostale of the lale Charles Durkee, a '
former governor of Utah, against the
Southern Pacific Railway company,
the Union Pacific, Central Pacific and
subsidiary companies, the Central
Trust company of New York, Farmers'
Trust company of New York, and E.
II. Harrlman.
An A3*or for Parliament.
Plymouth, England—Waldorf Astor,
| the eldest son of William Waldorf As-
| tor, was chosen Friday night as con-
servative candidate for parliament
| from Plymouth at the next general
election.
A Topeka f-ox Factory Burns,
Topeka—Fire completely destroyed
the Topeka Box and Barrel Manu-
facturing plant In East Sixth street
Friday. The plant was valued a*.
$45,000, with $11,000 insurance.
Ohio Brothers Drown.
Fremont, O.—Jay and Myron Smith,
brothers, aged 20 and 14 years respec-
tively. were drowned while bathing in
he Sandusky river Thursday morn
ng.
Pilgrims to Rome.
New York—Pilgrims to Rome, two
Hundred Catholics, clergy and laymen,
-ailed Thursday on the steamer Car
pathia for Naples. Twenty-one priests
were In the pilgrimage.
Judge Caples Dead.
Portland. Ore—Judge John F. Ca-
ples, formerly minister to Chile from
the Unite! States, died here Friday
at paralysis.
8leijhing All the Ye,«r,
Because of the lichens which grow
abundantly on the stone-paved streets
in Madeira, making them slippery, It
Is possible to use sleighs the year
around.
The most striking thing In the ap-
pearance of Amos Clubb was his com-
monplaceness. His reddish hair, blue
eyes and fair complexion all harmon-
ized so peculiarly and completely that
he seemed always to surrender his in-
dividuality to his surroundings. This
was infinitely useful to him in his pro-
fession. The delicacy and ingenuity
with which he had unkinked Innumer-
able embarrassing and important prob-
lems had won for him a reputation as
a consulting detective that was by no
means confined to New York city.
One July morning as he en-
tered his office he gave an ex-
clamation of surprise. Pacing up and
down the room in considerable agita-
tion was a young woman whom he in-
stantly recognized as a daughter of a
prominent family. For the purposes
of this narrative she will borrow the
patronym of Robinson.
"You are Mr. Clubb?" she asked,
turning quickly at his entrance.
"I am he, madam," replied the de-
tective. "Please be seated."
"I have been very badly frightened,"
began the young woman, who seemed
more perplexed than disturbed. "Yet
it isn't much of a story I have to tell.
But 1 will describe what has happened
to me, and I'll be as brief about it as
I can.
"Tuesday morning I came down-
town to do some shopping. As I went
Into Blue's Broadway store I noticed
that a man looked at me very closely.
He was short, florid, and had a heavy
brown beard. His eyes were hidden
behind big goggles. Of course, I
didn't notice all these things the first
time I saw him. But subsequent
events prompted me to look at htm
more closely, I stayed In that store
about half an hour. When I came out
he was still loitering about the door.
I got into my motor car and we went
to Brown's. When we arrived there
I was very much surprised to see
lounging in front of the store the very
same fellow. He turned away when
I looked at liim sharply."
"Probably passed you in an automo-
bile," observed Clubb, regarding his
client closely.
"But I'm sure that he didn't," cried
the young woman. "1 naturally looked
for an automobile, when I saw him
there. There was none In sight and
I'm sure I would have noticed him if
he had passed me in one. When I
came out of Brown's the chap was still
there. 1 went to Green's for luncheon,
and when I got out of my car, there
he was again! I can tell you, Mr.
Clubb, I was puzzled and just a lit-
tle frightened. It was not only that he
had followed me that perplexed me so.
But how could he know just where I
was going and how could he get there
ahead of me every time? My machine
is usually fast and my chauffeur is a
daring one. Besides, 1 watched for
him in all the automobiles I saw. Yet
how else could he pass me?
"I went home, and that was the last
I saw of the fellow on Tuesday. But
now he has played his extraordinary
game for three days. I'm not timid,
but I admit that this has made me
dreadfully nervous. Last night the
mystery of the thing became intoler-
able to me and I determined to see you
the first thing this morning. And here
I am."
As the young woman finished her
story she leaned back In her chair
with an air of relieved expectancy.
"You did quite right to come to me,"
said the detective, after a pause. "Your
story is strange enough, and I imagine
the chap has a definite purpose in fol-
lowing you. Yet I am not inclined to
think, from your story, that his motive
is a wrong one."
"I should hate to think so."
"Has any one ever annoyed you be
fore?"
"Never."
"Pardon an impertinent question,
but is there a—ft disappointed lover,
or anything of that sort?"
"No!"
Clubb rubbed his chin nervously. "I
wish," he said, "that you would send
up your chauffeur. I want to borrow
his coat and cap. I have some things
here he can wear home. I know some-
thing about motor cars—and I should
rather like to get a glimpse of this
singular fellow who so mysteriously
follows, or shall I say precedes, you."
"I fancy you will have no trouble,
then," replied his client. "I found him
outside waiting for me when I came
here this morning."
"You amaze me," said Clubb, spring-
ing to his feet. "Please send up your
man at once."
When the detective stepped out of
the elevator a few moments later he
was a counterpart of the professional
chauffeur who, a short lime before,
had entered it. His client, in her car,
made a lltlle motion toward a man
lounging against the building. The de-
tective barely glanced at the fellow,
and strode rapidly up to the car.
"Did you say Green's, madam?" said
Clubb, loudly.
Miss Robinson nodded quickly.
Clubb gave her an approving glance
and climbed into the car. As they
approached the restaurant, Clubb
turned to Ills companion.
"We will go in here," he said, "if
you don't mind breakfasting with your
chauffeur."
"Why, I don't mind in the least, if
you really wish it," she replied.
"Good!" replied the detective. "Ah,
I see our enterprising friend Is hers
before us."
Clubb did not even glance at the
fellow- as they passed in. He led his
client to a sheltered table and ordered
a light breakfast.
"Now," said Miss Robinson, spirit
edly, "please tell me when you in-
tend doing something. You have bare
ly looked at the man, and here we are
wasting time."
"You think so?" replied Clubb.
"What have you accomplished? Why
don't you—why, Mr. Clubb, the waiter
is setting the table for three!"
"Exactly. 1 am going to have our
eccentric friend to breakfast. Waiter,
please take this note to that chap
outside."
"For heaven's sake, don't be mys-
terious," cried the young woman, "it
you have found out anything, tell me
what it is."
"My dear young lady," replied
Clubb, quietly, "this is not a mystery,
but—but here is our man. Let him
speak for himself."
The stranger pulled his cap well
over his eyes and reluctantly ap
proached the table.
"What's wanted?" he demanded.
By way of an answer the detective
reached out and with a quick jerk tore
oft the man's cap. With It came gog
gles and whiskers.
"Jim!" screamed the young woman,
scrambling to her feet.
A smooth-faced, boyish-looking young
man grinned at her sheepishly.
"Hello, Laura," he replied, calmly.
The young woman, quite speechless,
sat down again.
"You seem to know the gentleman."
observed tho detective.
"Know him!" she cried, breathlessly,
"he is my fiance."
"Just so," replied the detective,
smiling.
"Calm yourself, Laura," said tho
young man, pulling himself together.
"I really haven't turned lunatic or any-
thing of that sort, you know."
"But what on earth have you—you
been trying to do?"
"I will explain," replied the young
man. "But first I should like to ask
who this gentleman is."
"He is not my chauffeur," said Lau-
ra, smiling. "Mr. Clubb, this Is James
Banks. Jim, shake hands with Amos
Clubb, the detective."
"Good heavens!" exclaimed Jim.
"You don't mean to say that you—that
he is here on my account?"
"I do, indeed," replied Laura. "How
was I to know you with those whis-
kers on? But go on, sir, and give an
account of yourself."
"Well, I suppose I have rather made
an ass of myself," began the young
man. "It is like this: About ten days
ago I had a dream that seemed so real
that I remembered it perfectly when I
awoke, and I seldom recall dreams."
"What was it?" inquired Laura.
"I dreamt that you had been robbed
of your Wilson golf trophy."
"What! My lovely diamond watch?"
"Yes. Well, a night or two later I
had the same dream again—only more
realistic and vivid—and It was re-
peated a third time, within the week!"
"Why, Jim! I never knew you were
superstitious!"
"Well, I knew that you wore that
watch, Laura, and I made up my mind
that you were liable to a personal at-
tack."
"Why didn't you go to the police?"
"I wanted to shield you from pub-
licity, as well as from the humiliation
of having a detective camping on your
trail, and then, as you have so deli-
cately hinted—there may be nothing
In dreams."
"True," said the young woman.
"Go on."
"Well, that's all," replied the young
man. "You know the rest. I simply
took the matter into my own hands.
But I never dreamed that I would
alarm you."
"But the idea that I shouldn't have
known you," said Laura.
"Oh, I think my make-up' was rath-
er clever. And now. sir," said Banks,
turning to the detective, "I should
like to know how you were able to
penetrate my disguise when my sweet
—when Miss Robinson was unable to
do so."
"I will explain, with pleasure," re-
plied the detective. "But first I should
like to know why you left the motor-
cycle out of your story?"
"How did you know I had a motor-
cycle?" cried the young man.
The detective chuckled. "I had de-
duced the motor-cycle before I left my
office this morning. Miss Robinson as-
sured me that she had not seen you in
an automobile. As a motor car is not
very easily overlooked, I made up my
mind that you had some other way of
getting around. A motor-cycle in-
stantly suggested itself as admirably
suited to your purpose. Its small size
would enable it to navigate among the
vehicles and easily distance an auto-
mobile on a crowded street. As for
finding out Miss Robinson's destina-
tion, you used the absurdly simple
plan of listening to her directions to
her chauffeur. Well, I immediately
'phoned a friend In the city hall, who
read to me the very small list of per-
sons who had registered motor-cyclor.
When 1 heard your name, I at once
recognized it as that of Miss Robin-
son's fiance."
Amos Clubb, detective, was one ot
the honored guests at the wedding.
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Vincent, Zilpah M. Britton Weekly Sentinel. (Britton, Okla.), Vol. 1, No. 20, Ed. 1 Friday, July 24, 1908, newspaper, July 24, 1908; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc142354/m1/8/: accessed April 24, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.