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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1931. VERNONIA EAGLE. VERNONIA, OREGON CANDLE IN THE ' WILDERNESS XX/.AJ.U- $Ln.vi ce . CopMr,qtiC R Tale of the ¡beginning of aAfguy tenglavLÄ £ would bet my worthless, noosed neck that Robert Ims been thinking of you a hundred times this very day.” She turned to him with a look of Joy and sympathy, saying: “These are the sweetest words that have ever come to my ears. I have been starving for comfort with every one against me. My heart Is stubborn. It would not give up. It would not even let me go home to my people. I have hnd to stay here and see this through. Is it the wisdom of a woman’s heart that has sustained me?" He answered: "It Is all this op- posillou tli: t Ims held you stead fast." ¿y IRVING BACH ELLER “I reckon he see me first,” Samp I answered. "I chrr.ed him and An os Todkill into tlie bush. They coitld | run faster and had a mile the start I o' me. I reckoned If 1 met any sav ages they'd kill and diyy-s me for u good dinner, so I turned around." This confirmed the opinion of the magistrates that William was un justly confined. Mabel Hartley had died of a fever of the lungs und be to him. William thought much In les lone- ly hours of tlie sheer cruelty of pride and of Its folly. Wlmt a mas terful motive It was—greater even than love! He knew many mon who were proud of their ancestors, of their piety, of their riches, of their learning. How it belittled them and diminished their power! He said to himself tliut he liked better certain poor and humble fore dying had emphasized her folk lie knew who were honest and statement to Sir Harry Vane. When who had nothing to be proud of. the young man was elected to the Always lie sighed when lie thought governorship of the colony he of the unfortunate Mabel Hartley. moved for the release of William Tlie young man had so changed Heydon. The Iron men who sat that he had no serious dread of tlie with Idin on the bench demurred. A noose to be put on Ids neck. Why compromise was effected. William should he care now? Still, when was to be released and kept In the the rope was on it seemed to choke limits of the town. He was to I him. For days It was a burden wear a hempen noose around bls like the millstone of Holy Writ. It neck with a tall two feet long until burnt Ills neck. He could think of he was ready to help the cause of nothing else. He stayed at home justice by telling the whole truth yielding to Ids own pride. Margaret Hooper, bls housekeep as he knew it. In dismissing him Governor Vane er, said to him: "My boy, which is made it clear that the punishment the stronger, you or tills rope? It he had suffered and was still to suf is a test of your soul. If your soul fer was not for the crime of adul Is the stronger I am sure that the tery, but for bls refusal to plead. Lord will use it to lead you unto These were the best terms that I great things. If not. the devil will could be secured for the young I use it to pull you down.” “You are right, Margaret," he an man. The confinement had im paired his health. Urged by his swered. “After all what Is this friends to do so he took the bur rope but my pride? I thought that den of the rope and bore it bravely I was done with, but I still have and the easier because Roswell enough.” Brade and his family had returned “To keep you In mind of to England. the value of charity,” said Mar garet. “Go forth and learn to be humble. It is your great need. CHAPTER VII These are dark days, but a great soul is like the tall of a firefly. It In the Hempen Noose. is made to sliine in the dark." EN differ from all other crea The first day lie went abroad tures in tlielr capacity for the rope many were staring change. Sometimes the change with Is swift and Impressive. There was at him. No one gave him a kindly a story In old Boston of a rough, word. Again pride was having its law-defying sailorman who after way. Some laborers raising a ten minutes with Doctor Cotton house jeered and called him a was quickly changed into an “trundle tail." This was what he other type of human being. The expected. He came upon Peggy seed of magic thoughts fell into fruitful soil and wrought its won Weld. She took Ids arm and ders in the spirit of the man so that walked beside him with friendly he became a most useful and re words. “How dure you do this?" he spected citizen. The lonely confinement of Wil asked. "I would not have you forget liam Heydon had wrought a great change in 1dm. His pallor, bis that I am a Christian,” she an swered. “And I do not forget thut wasted form, his face worn by fe vered anxieties, were the least of you are the best friend of Robert It. The change In the Inner man Heathers.” “I remember Robert used to tell was even greater. Ills pride, his resignation to conditions In the col me that he loved you." “And I tell you that I love him. ony, hfs sympathy with the church tnen, who had so wrecked Ids life, All my friends have been opposing me about it and saying hard things, were gone. His anger had passed. It had settled Into a quiet, profound but they do not shake my purpose. resentment of the wrongs commit I think that you and I are the only ted in the name of God. He was friends of Ills in this new world." “It is curious that we should perhaps more deeply religious and also n more determined rebel than meet as we do," said William. "I ever he had been. What he should do about It lie did not know, but could love you myself for all his doing would have no defiant tills. The last time that Robert and talk In It like that of Anne Hutch I sat down for a talk together he inson—like that which liad come was In despair because you were from Ids own mouth when he was engaged to Rosewell.” “What a joy to hear you say it! a boy In England. The departure of the Hrades bad sorely distressed I found soon that I could not love him. He knew that It was their Rosewell and that I was deeply In pride which had sent them away. love with Robert. I wonder If he Pride was the master of well-born has forgotten me." “No. Wherever he Is you may be men and women. Yet he could not think it the way of love to fail sure that you are In every hour of his life. I know him as the when It Is most needed. Long letters bad come to him eagle knows his mate. He was not from the banished Roger Williams, easily moved. He scoffed at my en radical opponent of what he called thusiasms. The love of a man for the "magisterial aristocracy" of the a maid had never touched him un Bay Colony. Williams had ad til he met you. Then, for the first dressed him as a brother and a time, he showed the white flag. 1 child of God. Ills letter had been full of friendly counsel and ad vice: "I send this letter because you have come to a time when friendly words may comfort and help you and because I knew your father In England (he wrote). Pride will cause many to turn against you. Pride is a foolish and a cruel thing. It is one of the meanest and the worst of sins. When you are free, and a letter from Vane assured me that you are likely soon to be out of prison, you will have a chance to practice the virtue of forgive ness. I would have you remember that the poor and the ignorant are your brothers no le«s than the rich tend the learned. Bear with them and help them to think and to think Christmas Cards rightly. If yop have a great spirit when you go forth, it will appear. The finest bargains in town. An opportunity the like of which You can’t afford to miss comes to few men shall be yours. them. Rule your own spirit and find your work and take upon yourself the Beautiful embossed cards grandeur of a noble humllllty. That. with lined envelopes— I assure you. is the beginning of great things." Box of 21 cards William pondered over these no two alike ____ words in the loneliness of his gloomy prison room. They fell Into Box of 21 cards — Large fruitful soil. Some of them put very him in mind of things quite new attractive M She Took His Am- and Walked Be side Him Withrriendly Words. “At .In t I am rewarded with good news," she said. "Tlie astrolo ger tells me that my lover will be coming soon." William smiled. He had little faith In the arts of the astrologer In which the women of that time put a large dependence. Ho was, however, astonished at the great ness of her heart (Continued Next Week) Just Eight Club Gives Surprise $1.00 INDIVIDUAL CARDS Square Deal 2 for 5c and up to 25c each Service Station A COMPLETE LINE OF TOYS AT UNBELIEVAB LY LOW PRICES. U. S. Royal Cord Tires CHRISTMAS WRAPPINGS AND SEALS Shell Products Dependable Mechanics Shop Work Guaranteed Armitage Drug Co. Mrs. William Wridge entertain ed a group of children at a party Sunday afternoop for her daugh ter, Yvonne, who celebrated her fourth birthday that "Hay. Many lovely gifts were pre sented by the guests who enjoy ed an afternoon of games. Re freshments of jello, sandwiches and cake were served by the hostess. Children present included Bet ty Olson, Roberta Lisenby, An ----------------------- nabelle Smalley, Betty Hageman, Darwin Wridge, Delwin Wridge, Louise Malmsten BIDS WANTED FOR RENT Eleaqor Woodruff, Esther Wil Marries L. H. Thomas liams, Myrtle Stacey, Doris Mat- Bids are requested for the 3 and 4 room Modern houses son, Juanita Hanson, Frankie handling of U. S. Mail between with bath for rent, also cheap At a quiet wedding at the home Hanson, Beverly Wridge and the United Railways depot and er houses. T. B. Mills. (68tf of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Yvonne Wridge. Post Office at Vernonia. Bids Chas. A. Malmsten, Miss Louise must be in my office at Portland, FOR RENT—3-room furnished Malmsten became the bride of Oregon, not later than 5:00 p. m. apartment, $15.00 per month. Mrs. Wm. Bridgers Lloyd H. Thomas, son of Mr. December 8th, 1931. Roseway Apartments, 916 Rose and Mrs. J. R. Thomas of Bux Surprised G. E. VOTAW, avenue, Mrs. Greenfeldt. (71tf ton, on Thanksgiving day at 11 Superintendent. MIST—(Special.) — Mrs. Wil FOR SALE o’clock. The Rev. James Faucett, liam Bridgers was pleasantly sur EVANGELICAL CHURCH pastor of the First Presbyterian prised Monday evening by a large CHESTER WHITE PIGS—A. E. G. W. Plumer, Pastor church of Woodland, Washington, number of people from the village Hiatt, one mile from Natal, 3 The Sunday school hour is 9:45 read the ceremony. and vicinity who gathered to help miles from Mist. (702* The bride wore a simple gown her celebrate her birthday an a. m. The contest is still warm. The Blues were one ahead in at of Elizabeth blue crepe back sat niversary. TURKEYS—Friends and custom tendance last Sunday but the in with tiptoe length skirt and ers: My turkeys for this year Card games were enjoyed until Reds are still in the lead in the carried a shower bouquet of a late hour, then refreshments were all sold Thanksgiving. Hope total. brides roses and baby chrysanthe were served. to have a nice turkey for you The pastor will preach on the all next year. Respectfully, F. mums. High score in the' card games • subject “Urgent” at 11 a. m. Miss Lois Malmsten, who at went to Mrs. Chas. Sundland and B. Warfield._______________ (71* The junior choir have practice, tended her sister, wore a blue Mrs. A. Wallace. at 6 p. m. Junior Endeavor at | LOST AND FOUND and white flowered dress and car Mrs. Bridgers received many 6:30 and Senior Endeavor at) ried an arm bouquet of pink chry lovely gifts from the guests. 6:45 p. m. The theme for 7:30 p.! FOUND—Two small keys, at santhemums. Trenton Garner act State and C streets. Owner m. will be “Upside Down.” ed as best man for Mr. Thomas. Natal Hall Has Midweek Bible study in the I may have same by paying for (70tf Record Crowd Book of Romans, Thursday, 7! ad. Eagle office. nesday, November 25. p. m., followed by choib practice WILL GIVE REWARD For the MIST—(Special.) — The mas at 7:45. A lunch of hot biscuits, minced return of 6 months old tan cream chicken, sweet pickles, cel querade dance at Natal hall drew; We are working on the Christ ery hearts, cake and coffee were the largest crowd that had ever mas program. A royal welcome and white female fox terrier pup. Missing since last week. Goes by served to Mrs. E. S. Thompson, been to anything of the kind. to all. name of Betty. Mrs. Jake Neurer Mrs. R. M. Aldrich, Mrs. James About 200 tickets were sold. on highway near Natal. 711c The first prize for best cos Nanson, Mrs. Henry John, Mrs. CHRISTIAN CHURCH tumes went to Alton Berg, who Walter Kent and Mrs. Henry F. Claude Stephens, Minister represented a clown. His partner,' First services for December: Undaunted Hero. Culbertson. Christian Endeavor, 6:30 p. m. An elaborately decorated birth Mrs. Forrest Harding, who shared Bible school, 9:45 a. m. ; divine day cake including the first names in the prize, was dressed like a morning worship, 10:45, theme, 7:30 p. m., “Woman's Day,” mis- isonary department of the church Second prize went to of both honored guests formed pirate. little Eugene Rasmussen and his for their makeup was excellent, have a special program at the the table centerpiece. All the guests reported a de sister Leora. Mr. and Mrs. Bert representing a Jew and a Jewess. evening hour. It will be worth ' hearing. Byers deserve honorable mention,' Lunch was served at twelve. lightful time. The American Legion Auxiliary held a business and social meet ing at the home of Mrs. E. II. Washburn Monday evening. Mrs. R. F. Nance assisted the hostess in serving refreshments of cake and chocolate to the guests who included Mrs. H. E. McGraw, Mrs. V. L. Powell, Mrs. F. M. Ruhl, Mrs. C. L. Ander son, Mrs. J. L. Timmons, Mrs. Harry Kerns, Mrs. J. C. Hender son, and Mrs. Lloyd W. Baker. Birthday Party For Two Ladies Mrs. Walter Kent and Mrs. James Nanson were the recipients of many attractive gifts at a birthday party given in their honor by Mrs. D. C. Cason at her home on Rose avenue Wed- His word is his bond! 7] “personal guarantee” means very little to you C/L unless you know the man who makes it. Ninety per cent of the things bought for your home arc selected by the lady member of the firm. She is the purchasing agent. Most men admit that she is a capable buyer, and the reason is this: She must be shown — convinced by proof — that an article is what she needs and is worth the price! for everybody 50c ¡Children’s Party at I Mrs. Wm. Wridge’s Legion Auxiliary At Mrs. Washburn’s Members of the Just Eight Bridge club were responsible for a delightful surprise party last Friday evening complimenting Mrs. Mary Nelson and her daugh ter Miss Gladys Pressnail at their home on Columbia street. Mrs. Nelson received the first prize and Mrs. Jack Nance the consolation. After cards ice cream, cake and coffee were served. Those present besides the honor guests were Mrs. W. M. Hender son, Mrs. Harry Kerns, Mrs. J. L. Timmons, Mrs. Lloyd Baker, Mrs. Jack Nance, Mrs. Rose Fletcher and Mrs. W. J. Armitage. Everything SPECIAL PAGE FIVE CENERAI. 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