"W hat eak u p !” ... “W e ll. I wouldn't argue w ith her.'" said Ramsey. Then, a fte r a sllenee. he seemed to be In need, of sympathetic comprehension. " It was kind o' funny though, wasn't I t r he said, appealing- 'y- “W hat w afT” “T h e whole business." “ W hat ‘whole hiia’-r-” “Oh, get out I H e r stnpytn' me, and me goln’ pokin' along w ith her, and her— well, her crying and everything. "Ne. I Started Te, but—Shut O p!” and jn e being around w ith her while -lie M l so upset. ( mean, ft seems— well. It does seem all kind o' funny to me." “W hy does I t r Fred Inquired, pre­ serving hts gravity. "W hy should It s v ra funny to you?" “I don't giean funny like something's funny yon laugh at." Ramsey explained lahorlpusly. " I mean funny, lik e aorne- fhlng th a t’s out of the way, and you wonder how it ever happened to hap­ pen. I mean It seems funny I’d ever be alttln' there on a bench w ith that ole girl I never spoke to In my life or had anything to do w ith, and talk in ' about the United States goln’ to war. What we were talkin' about, why, that seems just as funny as the rest of It. Lookin’ back to our class picnic. f r Instance, second year of high school, that day I jumped I d the creek a f t e r - Weil. you know, It was when I started m a tin ' a fool of m yself over a girl. Thank goodness, I got that out o' my system; It makes me just sick to look hack on those days and think o f the fool things I did, and a ll I thought about that girl. Why, she— W ell, I've got old enough to see now she was just about as ordinary a girl as there ever was, and if I saw her now I wouldn't even think she was p re tty ; I'd prob'ly think she was sort of loud- lookin'. W ell, what's passed Is past, and It Isn't either here nor there. W hat I started to say was this: that the way It begins to look to me. It looks as i f nobody can tell In thia life a darn thing about what'a goln’ to hap­ pen. and the things that do happen are the very ones you'd swear were the last th a t coaid. I mean— yon look back to that day of the picnic— m y ! but I was a rube then— well, I mean you look hack to that day, and w hat do you suppose I ’d have thought then If aome- body'd told me the tim e would ever come when I ’d be 'w ay off here a t col lege a n tin ’ on a bench w ith Dora Yo­ cum— w ith Dora Yocum, In the first place— and her crying' and both of u> talkin g about the United States goln' to w a r with G e rm any! Don't It seem pretty funny to you, Fred, too?” “But as near as I can make out.” Fred »aid. “that Isn’t what happened " “ Why isn't I t r “You say ‘and both o f ua talking and so on. As near as I can make out you didn’t say nnythlng at all.” “W ell, I didn't^—much," Ramsey ad­ m itted, and -returned to hla point w ltt almost pathetic peralatence. "Bui doesn't It seem kind o’ funny to you F re d r “W ell, I don't know.” 1 “I t does to me,” Ramsey Insisted. “Il certainly does to me.” “Yea," said Fred cruelly. “I'v e no­ ticed you said so, but It don't look any •funnier than you do when you sny If.” Suddenly he sent forth a startling shout. "W o w ! You're as red as a blushing b ee t!" “I am n o t!” " Y 'a re !’ shouted Fred. "W o w ! The ole woman-hater's get the flushes. Oh. look at the pretty posy !” And, jum ping down from the window seat, he began to dance round hla much pdrturbed comrade, bellowing. Rumsey bore w ith him fo r a moment, then sprang upon him ; they wrestled vigorously, broke a chair and went to the floor w ith a crash that gave the chandelier In Mrs. Meigs' parlor, be­ low. an attack of jingles. “You let me u p!" Fred gasped. “You take your solemn oath to shut up? You goln’ to »wear It?" “A ll right. I give my solemn oath,” said F re d ; and they rose, arranging their tousled attire. "W ell,” said Fred, "when you goln' to call on her?" “You look here ! * Ramsey approached him dangerously. "You just gave me your sol— ” “I beg!” Fred cried, retreating. “I mean, aside from all that, why, I just thought maybe a fte r such an evening you'd feel as a gentleman you ought to go and ask a fte r tier health.' “Now, see here— " “Nor I mean I t ; you ought to.” Fred Insisted, earnestly, and as his room-, mate glared at him w ith complete sus­ picion; he added. In explanation. "You ought to go next Callers’ Night, and send In your card, and say you felt you ought to ask If she',] suffered any from the night air. Even I f you couldn't manage to say that, you ought to start to say It. anyhow, because you— Keep off m e ! I'm only try lu ' to do you a good turn, ain’t 1?“ "You save your good turn» for yourself," Ramsey growled, »«III ad­ vancing upon him. But the Insidious M itchell, evading him, fled to the other end o f the room, picked up hla cap and changed hla manner. “Come on, ole bag o' beans, et'a be on our way to the 'fra t bouse'; It'» time. W e 'll eall thia all off " “You b etter!" Ramsey warned h im ; and they trotted out together. But as they went along, Fred took Itamaey's arm confidentially, and s a id : "Now, honestly. Ram, ole man, when are you goln' to— " Ramsey was still red. "You look here! Juat say oue more word— " “Oh, no," Fred expnetulated. “I mean seriously, Ramsey. Honestly, I ineuu seriously. Aren't you seriously goln' to call on her some Callers’ Night r “No, Fan n o t!" "Bnt v.by not?" "Because I don’t want to." "W ell, aerloualy, Ramsey, there's only one Callers' Night before vaca­ tion, and ao I suppose It hardly w ill be worth w h ile ; but I expect you'll see quite a little of her at home thia sum- o' mer r "No, I w o n X I won't see her at all. $}p IflB't goln’ to he home this suyt> mcr and i wouldn't see anything o* her if she was." “ l.d jt .c y she golh' to be?" ’ “In Chicago." "She Is?” said Fred, alyly. “ Wheo'd she tell you?" Kauifeij (unied on him. “You look o u t! She didn't tell me. I just hap­ pened to see In the BujJetlD she's signed up w ith some other girls to go ind do settlement work In Chicago. Anybody could see It. It was printed out plain. You could have seen It just ■ s well as 1 could, I f you'd read the Bulletin.” “Uh," »aid Fred. "Now look here— ” “Good heavens! Can't I even say oh'?” “It depends on the way you say It." 'T i l be careful," Fred assured him, arnestly. “1 really and honestly lon't mean to get you excited about ill this, Ramsey. 1 can see myself you aven't changed from your old opinion of Dora Yocum a bit. I was only try- in' to get a little rise out of you for u minute, because of course, seriously, why, I can see you hate her just the ¡ante as you always did.” “Yes," sntd Ramsey, disarmed and guileless In the face of diplomacy. “I only tsld you about all thia, Fred, be- ause I t seemed— well. It seemed so ;lnd o' funny to me.” Fred affected not to hear. "W hat lid you say, Ramsey r Ramsey looked vaguely disturbed. “1 said— why, I said it all seemed kind >'— " H e paused, then repeated plain­ tive ly : "W ell, to me, It all seemed kind o’— kind o’ funny.” “ W hat did?” Fred Inquired, but as he glanced In seeming naivete at his companion, something he saw In the M A R C H 2, '.‘'23 ' Jots and Tittles (C o rti m d fr in pige 1! Brownsville is to have the fair ¡again and probably annually. H A L S E Y E N T R E P R IS E SHOES SHOES W e have them tor the wh >le family, and at prices $3.98 $3.65 3.95 and 4.65 $4.95, 5.45 and 5.90 Edith, daughter of Lester Walker ] and id wife of Brownsville, was nisi- T 7 ried in Seattle last week. Men's Black Dress Shoes, Goodyear I t is reported that last week's Wells freeze, in the absence of a snow blanket, did considerable injury Boys' Dress Shoes in Brown and Black, to grain. .95 and 5.85 Boys’ Heavy H igh-top Shoes, footed ones. Mrs. James Bond went home to Albany a w eek ago today after u visit with her daughter, Mrs. J. W Moore, here. 37 STORES Del I is Coruutt of Shedd has re­ ceived the Holstein bull calf he won as a prize for stock judgiug at the Pacific Northwest Livestock xposition. J. FRESH Juicy Tender A Child May Eat Our Candy without any injurious effects, for it is all made of the purest materials, and is fresh every day. The purity and freshness of our confectionery has a l­ ways been our strong point, and it has always lound ready lavor w ith the can­ dy-eating public. Just try a box and be convinced it is the best candy made. Bowerman of A. M. Reeves died at Lebanon Friday nf pneumonia following grip, aged about 60. Mr. Reevi-a continued.) resided in Halsey about twenty years ago and was prominent iu j business circles. At one time lie H U B T A N N IN G C O . was postmaster here and he was Tannerag>f Lace Leather, Látigo, Upper principal of the schools for sou e L eather,, Harness Leather and Sole He whs also in mercantile Leather.' W e also do custom tanning. years. Hi H U B T A N N I N G CO., Albany, Ore. business here for some time. leaves a widow, a daughter, Mr.’ . Ray Smith, in Salem, and a mar- FO R SALE, $13 C A S H ed son, Ralph, »1 Lebanon. If ydu h^ve friends they should have your photo­ graph. ClifloPd’s Studio 333 W . First street, Albany. 37 STORES Salmon, Halibut O ther Fish in season ■ Steaks, Chops Orders promptly Roasts, ’Cullets. Cured filled by mail Meats of all kinds, W hen in Albany call Dressed Poultry and see our goods in No. 118 First Street 205 Lyon Street ALBANY Itamsey Chased him all the way to the “fra t hOusg."«, Mrs. A. C. Armstrong, Halsey, Oregon. ». ----- ____ at priced Mack Sawyer, for many years road supervisor for North Browns­ ville, has taken a wiie and J R. G table has his road job. The Scio high school students ■yatemntically canvassed the city and environs alter thorough adver­ Rsmssy Chased Him M l the W ay te tizing, and in one hour sold 200 the “ F ra t House." 110 bonds for money to build a gymnasium. That was good busi­ la tte r’s eye warned him, and suddenly ness. Fred thought It Would be better to run. Baby chicks hatched for parties wish­ ing to furnish thetr own eggs. Reason­ able. catt^actiow guaranteed C all or phone your Orders (PI 111 ALBANY OREGON The Halsey State btnk is re­ splendent in new varnish on t ie v.iodwork, new tintiug on tl e walls, kakomine overhead, etc. A ll these attractions are in addi­ tion to those in its strong box. B aby Chicks Tanered and C. E. Armstrong strijns. $ 1 2 P E R 1 0 0 . Children's Shoes in sizes 2 \ . C .J .B R E IE R © - a cattle disease whicn is often f i- inl to man. I t is suspected that he germ was in the hair of a new shaving brush he had bought. W ill burn coal or wood. M p. Wtp. H. V h te le r, Postofftce Building. $2.65 and 2.85 The father of O. E Wolgsmott of Browneville has just celebrated his 100th birthday at his home at independence, Iowa. Rev. W illiam with sine- $3.45,3.95 and 4.25 G irls ' School Shoes at $2.98, 3.98 and 4.45 $1,98,2.25 and 2.65 A1 'any died lust week of anthrax, STO V E Women's Brown Oxfords now $2.85,2.95,3.25 and to 8, p n e e d ____ _______ è p a . I t ’, One must have a license eyen t<> 1 .3 5 , 1 .4 5 , 1.60,1.85 trap fur-beanug animals. How 3.45 Children's Scullers in Black and Brown, about skunks?—we mean four- g Handsome SHOES I M Aokctuiau of Raox Butte has low enough that no one need go without them, i tripped th irty skunks this winter. Men's Brown Dress Shoes, Women*» ftlack Kiri Dress Shoes. All public gatherings are prohib­ Goudyear Welts, now only ited at Lebanon on account of M en'» Erown English Dress Shoes, W jt n e u 'i Black suit Brown d*»Y QQ diphtheria. G Midyear W elts, High-heel Shoe« a t . . ........... The roadbed from Albany to Drivet's crossing is to be widened from 16 to 18 fi-et and steel bridges instead of wooden ones put over Oak and Lake creeks. Though the weather had tnoder- ..ted somewhat from the coldest, it kept many people at home ami a good show at the Rialto drew b it a small attendance. k,. Large. PAG E 3 Stewart & h ic e Confectionery 1922 S a y s : Different exchanges have come to band with so many different stories of the theft at the locul hotel that we shall not tie much a, rprised if we read that there was no thief, no theft,'no Hotel Halsey and no Hnlsey- And Mr. O'Brien is sure that there was no money in his pocket that morning. In moving from Brownsville to Salem Dren Stratton Inst a sewing L IC E N S E D F U N E R A L D IR E C T O R S machine drawer from his load. H" H A R R IS B U R G LEBANON advertised it in the Enterpri-e l ’bone.33 Phone 15 hich came out at 5 o’clock last Branches at 'Thursday, and before 8 next morn­ Brownsville, Phone 37C15. ing it bad been located at Sturte­ Halsey Phone 166, Prank K irk . M gr vant's store, where it had been left by a traveling man who found it Ü :i W e w ill H e lp y o u S ave u T he First Savings Bank of Albany, Oregon !i Where Savings are safe ” Four per cent and no worry. J THE- HALSEY STATE BANK HALSEY, OREGON Capital and Surplus $35,000 In terest paid on time certificates of deposit W e invite your banking business I). TAYLOR, Vice-Pros. C. IL KOONTZ, Pres. B. M. BONI), Cashier H a rd w a re O il is cheaper than wood and an oil heater gives co fort in a bedroom on a cold m orning. U a rx rc a T h e housewife is as much entitled to modern X»angt S equipm ent ts the grain grower. A good lig h t w ill make your eyes last longer ami Oil Ht ves I K lt c n e n ,, , , Mazda Lamps go, bet«’ wrvsca. Granite and Aluminum W are ««kitchen pleasure». C ro ss & W h ite W R IG H T & PO O LE H ALSEY GARAGE Fisk Prom pt 1 after having been artificially aged in appearance. Nobody can claim that the counterfeit is not as good as the original, but J. F. Venner of Brownsville has a copy accom­ panied with credentials showing that it has been in his family since long before the counterfeiting episode. ¡Í Fanning Mills Pulverizers Tractors 'Plows Cream W agons Separators Disc Harrows Springtooth Harrows Orders taken for Harness Manure Spreaders <1 Special prices for Binders if taken soon £ H, ^rLorn/i inutey a« im » » » win »a»*»,» »»01»»»» »»ata* m m s’*»-» »»s.-. Z* J. W MOORE ¿ R e a l Estate and J ,nsurance r ;