wsamesmt!. 'W 1* W&tfrfriT-TF' A* -r v%w l+fi** c, I ^k INTERNATIONAL FALLS PRESS SOME OF CARHANZA'S HARD FIGHTERS International Falls Abstract Co, WOOING OF THE MAJOR I KING,Proprietor* BURDICK, KREMER & Abstracts, Real Estate and insurance By C. E. BARKER. Collection8y Conveying and Manager J. E. BURDICK, fie was one of the kind of people %hO come naturally by a nickname. International Falls The major was one of the most Methodical of men. Promptly at nine eNjlock he came down fresh and' pink tKm breakfast, read his mail in the comfortable seclusion of the writing «v- Yoom, dictated the answers to his letters BEFORE BUYING YOUR to the hotel stenographer, lit a fresh cigar at the cigar stand, and Ihen dull business cares were brushed Butter, Eggs, Fish and Poultry tilde and he repaired with sprightly •tops to the bar. One day in the midst of the letters, SEE )Ugi Mitchell looked up for an instant lit a lady who was passing through the lobby. 0. M. LARSON "What an exquisite bunch of violets," Bhe said. "Very pretty," replied the major, 415-8th Street Phone 120 Ring 2 following her glance, and then they %ent on with their work. The next morning a neighboring florist's boy placed a fine bunch of XngliBh beauties in the little bud vase «n Miss Mitchell's desk, and morning after morning this was repeated. \?fr *7 LIST YOUR BEST BARGAINS After the morning dictation during time of the little chats which the major jjKS »Jt4 .vCv^gtXvi tad come to allow himself. Miss Kitchell, one day expressed a very adverse opinion about the men who a detachment of General Carranza's constitutional troops, fighting from behind a stone wall in the This is Have furnished me every month by Central drank and were "fast." mountains. This speech had a marked effect Real Estate Dealers' Association lists of Best Upon the major. The very next day, after his business Bargains in Real Estate in Every State in the MORE TROOPS LEAVE GALVESTON FOR MEXICO routine, the major left a forwarding Union, including Minnesota and Koochiching address with the clerk on duty and tvgistered out. County. If you have Anything to Sell List it month—two months passed, and Vtlll the major had not returned to his with me. It will b£ sent to Five Thousand old corner in the Windsor bar. The Only mark of his long residence at the cities of the United States and Canada. hotel was the little bunch of fresh violets —CALL AND SEE ME— which daily adorned Miss Mitchell's desk. P. S. PENDERGAST One day, as unhefblded as had been felt departure, the major returned to the Windsor. His complexion was REAL ESTATE AGENT Whiter and hie eyes were clearer, otherwise he was the same old major, International Falls, Minnesota careless, lively and jovial. He dictated his letters to Miss Mitchell as usual the next morning, .'£8$' V* but it was observed and marked with I much special notice that he did not Itollow his old habit of turning toward the bar immediately thereafter. Instead Northern Minnesota Hospital of this, he stepped into a big automobile that stood at the door, and Vas away in a trice. At least once he asked Miss Mitchell to ride with him, but she met the proposal with a cheerful "no, thank you," that left no room for doubt about her decision. A morning came on which he attended to his correspondence with more than usual care. In addition to ithe regular grind of business he wrote 'tome long delayed missives to old college friends—dashing, brilliant, uncon Ventional letters they were, full of the boyish spirit which the major still 'held, notwithstanding his acknowledged Departure from Galveston of more troops to join the Fifth brigade at Vera Cruz. thirty-eight years. When he had quite finished, he drew from his Ipocket an important looking paper. "Miss Mitchell, I have a very particular MEN OF FIFTH BRIGADE ABOARD SHIP matter I wish to speak about —No, you needn't take my words 'down on paper—I'm not dictating. The tact is—I am—thinking of—well, giving you the chance of dictating some Monohan, R. H. Monohan, M. D. Elizabeth M. D. to me, if you think proper." Mary C. Ghostley, M. D. "Why—what do you mean, Mr. Ebs'bourne," ehe asked, her large, heavy Office over International State Bank. International Falls, Min hashed eyes looking the utmost wonder. "It's a very simple matter, Miss Mitchell—at least I used to think it was when I observed the symptoms in PREMIER dering. We sell direct only, giving me Other folks. But—don't look at purchaser the advantage of all "Non-Punc'ure" A ulo like that—you might pretend you are middlemen's profits. taking notes some one will see and Non-Puncture Liners Tires Wonder what we are talking about—" Use^ our famous re-liners, they "Oh, if it's anything—improper, you GAURANTEED 7.500 MILES eliminate blow-outs and 90 per mustn't say it, Mr. Ebsbourne." She Vras plainly agitated. cent of punctures besides giving SERVICE I I "Not the very least improper, little many thousands more miles service These tires bear the greatest tale, but the most natural thing that1 to each tire. When in your known mileage guarantee, yet are ever occurred to me in all my wild, tires you ride without wqrry or sold at a price even less than tires aarum-scaram life. Now, listen calmly tire troubles. it what I say is not pleasing you, I will of ordinary guarantee. This guarantee For all 3 inch tires .$1.95 '•top, and we will not talk about it any covers punctures, blowouts For all 3^2 inch tires $2.20 ,inore. I love you. I can't help loving and general wear. Guarantee For all 4 inch tires- $2.60 ou, any more than I could help breathing covers 7,500. miles ^service For all 4Yz inch tires $2-75 or living if I didn't breathe." against everything except abuse. "Why—Mr. Ebsbourne," ehe replied, For all 5 inch tires $2.90 These tires are intended for most *1 don't think I care for you in any For all 5^4 inch tires $3-00 severe service. Uray like that.". NON-PUNCTURE TIRE Orders have been received for "I didn't expect you to, little onft. FACTORY iBut you can give me a little hope, these tires for use in United Ohio* HUH Dayton, ean't you? You don't dislike me, do States Government Service. you?" borne of of the fitch to under the man brigade, which went Vera Cruz General Funston, are here seen throng Special Introductory offer, As a EVERYTHING A MAN NEEDS MI think you are vfery kind." ing the deck of one of the transports which carried them from Galveston. we will allow the following "That's enough—that's enough— prices for the next ten days $1 Complete Shaving Outfit SI tDon't need to say another word. Ill Tires—Tubes STARS AND STRIPES RAISED IN VERA CRUZ 10 ARTICLES 10. jfco now and let you get used to the •Tire Tube Idea of having a lover." Uuniversal To advertise our $ 2:00 "Thank you," was all Miss Mitchell 28x3 $ 9.20 Shaving Outfit Universal and eould think of to say. 10.25 2.30 Products, 30x3 we will, for a limited fv*'::. The, eequel was none of the major's 2.80 30x3^ i3-5o Wir l' time only, send this well worth 32x3/^ Planning. He only knew that he was 1405 3.00 Shaving Outfit fdr $1.00. We $3 .00 Speeding down the river road one 34X3H 15-25 3.20 sell our products direct to the afternoon, when a young horse driven 31x4 17.00 3-25 you save consumer an dtherefore by a market gardener took fright and 18.00 32x4 3-30 agents' profits, you all which as plunged about, backing, the heavy 33x4 19-5? 340 "Wagon directly across his way at the know are very large. 20.40 I?' ttoment when he supposed the driver 34X4 3.60 4 1 Hollow Ground Razor. ffflilllf I 21.00 Wat going to be able to manage his 35x4 3.80 1 5-inch Lather Brush. t»»m without further, difficulty. 36xb 22.00 3-90 1 Razor Strop, Canvas Back. There was a crash and the major 26.00 500 35x4^ Nickel Easel Back Mirror. felt a sharp twinge of pain. When he 36x4^ 27.00 5.10 33-inch Barber Towef. t%. Again opened his eyes, they were 'w 37x4^ 27.50 5.15 Bar Shaving Soap. carrying him in at the ladies' entrance 3260 37x5 540 Box Talcum powder. ef the Windsor. All other size's. Non-Skids 2( "fe Decorated China Mug. At last there came a day when the per cent extra. 5 Per cent dis & doctor told the major he might see his Aluminum Barber Comb. count if paymentin full accompanies friends. The major said something in Bristle Hair Brush. J* the strictest confidence to his nurse, order and if two are so ordered, Each outfit packed in neat box ic end after a very long time Mlas shipping charges will be paid $1.00. Coin or money order, postage Mitchell came up accompanied by a%weet-faced, onl by us. C. O. D. on 15 per cent of ioc extra. motherly little woman in amount of order. Our output is UNIVERSAL PRODUCTS CO* black, whom the major knew by inHMteet limited, so we suggest early or- Dayton, Ohio. The first public building In V«n Cms over which thVAmericaQ fltg was wl—d was the poslal aod must be Miss Mitchell's mother. a "Mr. Ebsbourne," said Miss MltchelL know I atied to that taoldly, "1 didnt & totejr, bat 1 da." mm