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4/ \ . T' ■ » 1 ^ A ■f :: ■ A ' ^'' ■■■^7. V .;t: A .'T ••■ ( - THB CLlWTOt< CHRONICLE. CIJNTON, 8. C. PAGE dETE?r /. Conditions all over the oil fields, as he well kne^^, w'ere^ unsettled, and he did not relish the thought of iSetty out there alone in that fai/mhouse; ^but Synopsis: Ben Furldni?, a youngr but a’time to get fighting mad;>it’s as' “Right after dinner. practical oil man and driller from the^ much as you can do to pick good' foot^ over while I’m gone, dearie. I feel like ^ permit Pennsylvania ‘field, drifted i^to the ing.” jyou was my own kin. I.want to do ready Texas ail country, broke and%looking “Aunt Mary Won’t let hin\ fire you. by you and ’’ * for work. Finally he fetched up at the she doesn’t trust him any more than' “Rats!” said the girl. Durham home where live an elderly Ido.” -- v. The town lay hot and gasping under aunt, shortly widowed by the explo-^- “Say! What has he got on her?” There wfis no shade out-of- eion of a powder wagon, and her niece, i j-i x t -i * \u doors, for nothingvgrew in the streets, ■ A ""t fven gr«s; itx'cinder yarts. its drivin*. bhe fetched a d?ep brexth as]1,^ iron riot, radiatedi she said: ‘U dearly love to know- sat and coll]^)sed upon it." “Whew! ,It’s hard work havin’ a good, time in this town,” he panted. “Landed a job yet?” / , “I’ve got some prosp^ts line<^ up. What’s-the matter? You fired, too?” “Naw!* Maddox laid up off‘for the day. Miz’ Durhanv brought us in'.” “Did Betty come with her?” Ben eagerly inquired. . The engineer .^hook his head; a grin spread over his face. “Say! You know •[how scared Tiller is of nitroglycerine? {When we Toft he was hidin’ out in the I brush like a quail. The powder wagon came an’ he took'it on the run.” farm, but what few were for hire “Powder wagon? What’s a powder oat. and it was some time before Was dtew a breatlr of relief, forU that mon^ent he heard the girl’s muffled voice. ^ ' He opened his lips to speak reassur- evenjnore disturbing was the fact that fingly, but the sound died4n his throaty Maddox proposed to shoot the Durham wdll. What ailed the man? After some indecision Ben decided to warn Betty. It Was none of his busi-Lchair had Heert overturned, then a- for inside Betty’s room he heard a man’s vojge, then a stir, a movement. This Was followe.d by a crash, as. if a You think- „i “Why, he aims to shoot the well. He an’ the .stuff’s^PrT the .V pretty Betty Durham. Perhaps beipau.se , of his smile, Betty cooks some food ■for Ben and w’hile he eats he learns the aiut, in town on business, has an oil iihan, ’Tiller Maddox, sinking an \oil well for her. A short 6-inch bolt Worked loose front the riggpng and is in bottom of?the well. Work has been suspended for days as the crew “fish” rer the bolt and operating funds dwindle a^ay. Furlong offers to give a hand but^^addox objects. Betty in sists and overrules Maddox, so Fur long fashions a tool which brings up the bolt. On the order of Betty’s aunt, Furlong is given a job. Maddo^x shows his dislike for the new hand, especially because Ben and Betty are so friend ly. While the two are in town .^hop- r h'e.*?s, to be sure, but a word from her pcream. might induce the aunt to go slowly and Furlong Uttered'a*shout; he leaped perhaps save the cost of the well. It [forward. .Some marauder, had entered would he criminal tq_jh?ave her in ig-ithe hou.se ju.st ahead of him. Incred- norance of the ri^s she ran. He tried ible as it seamed, he had arrived bare- to hire a carloA'un him back^out to ly in time. “Betty!”‘he yelled. “Betty!” H® made for the <loor beyond. t7- » That throaty ciamor trom the giri’a roont, meanwhile, continued. T^ere i^’ere hasty movements, the sounds of he could, di.scover a truck that later going in that direction. It wa.s considerably after dark when for the men.” [Furlong left Opportunity; he had to!a struggle. “He’s crazy if he shoots that well,”|walk the last three miles, so, it'wasj furlong had never been inside the front part of _the‘hou.se, but its plan was simple and he was guided by those walls and iron _ . V X x .waves of heat like those from a s<tove. ;*v,av " mere-s something queer .bout it . ...i ^.te in the xfternoon Ben Furlong"''’^ ' Uncle Joe w.e > >»«‘;/“y:«“‘1*|entered the skating rink, paid hie ad- mission at ’ the turnstile, and went through. Here, at least, was a place to sit down out of the .sun. Furlong declared. “What’s he thinking j late bedtime when he finally arrived about?” ^at the Durham homestead. .“So I told him. ‘Leave her alone an’; ■ Evidently Betty was asleep; at any she’ll blow herself in,’ I says to him.irate, the farmhouse windows were She’s coughin’ now, an’ I bet as many 1 dark and Ben wondered how he could [wells has been ruined by that stuff as.best awaked her without causing 'alarm. Visitors in the country at this “I’m going to see Mrs. Durham.’’[time of night were not common. He man and she node him with a Spanish bit. She never would have let him take me in. when my folks died, only I did all the work. But he sure loved me. x , , . When the oil excitement came theyof the whirling^hrong upon the rowed and fought for months. When-i shot a figure; it was Ben’s friend, ey®r he got an offer she claimed he|^he Engineer of the Maddox rig, He was trying to give the fer|n away and|^»h^ ^hg bencti where Furlong threatened to go to^law. T told you! about that. He stood it as long as he j could; then he up and announced that! I’d been niore of a daughter to him j than she’d been a w;ift and he aimed [ to give most of hi.s money to me any- ; how, and then he made'that lea.se With the Planet people. That’s how Mad- Ben rose, but the other explained: “She’s gone away over Sunday visit her kinfolks.” “Who’s looking out for Betty?” “I dunno. Tiller, I ueckon.”, , • Furlong frowned. For a while [decided to call softly from' outside her to window, so he closed the gate quietly behind him and made his way around the house. He paused in surprise when he had he j turned the comer of the building, for listened inattentively to his coniiian- the kitchen door was open. A momen- ion,'then he rose and left the rink. tarj’ panic s.w’ept ovdr him; then lie shrieks of terror. The door to Betty’s room was closed, bat it opened when he found the knob. He glimpsed the dim square of a window opposite and silhouetted against it he saw the girl herself, then blackness engulfed him. The nexf^ he knew Betty" Durham was holding his head in her lap and splashing water into his face. It struck him as queer that the lamp should be burning when only the fraction of an instant before all had been darkness. (Concluded Next Week). pin^ one evening, .Maddox calls upon the aunt, demanding she help hi.s case * r tu i u -1 u , . ; •xu r» X. xu It i. 11 <lox came. I think <he d have poisoned with Betty or there will be no well. : r , , j rx u x i /X- n M- x\. xx cx . \ ‘f she dared, after what < uncle (Now Go On With the xStory). ’ , i ’ ,... . . • .juiuI. W hen he w’as killed I supposed, ' . lof icour.se, she’d throw me out, but she third INST^xIx.MENT [didn’t. No u.se to do it, I suppose, inas- ‘Did you drop that holt^ih the well? as he hadn’t left any writing. As a matter of fact, she w’as better* to me than she’d ever been. That’s Mrs. Durham bleated, in dismay. “I ain’t sayin' I did or 1 didn’t. But remember, if -this well ain’t a producer, you’re blowed up, and Jt ain’t a-goin’ to produce till there’s a Mrs. Tiller Maddox to see to it and to get her share! ago. Yes in’ back on our deal, either. You don’t dast.” ■ ’ “I—I’ll try again.” ^ “You better do more’n try. I’ll give you just one more chance. If she don’t c<mie across, I want you to fiTO visit about all for you!” He I your folks Saturday ewnin, an l^veij^jssed the cheek next to his and Betty hw here. Understand?’ hungrily pressed her face closer. For a moment Mrs. Dqrl^m stared “(jood thing you aren’t an heiress— at the speaker, then she said: . ^ hundred dol- “Tiller Maddox, you re a dirty dog! i^rs!” “Say! I’ve took all the back talk I| ..you behave yourself, or ypu’ll can stand fo rone day. You heard me. ^©ck this car,” the girl warned him. what makes me wonder sometimes—”1 “W'onder what?” , “If he didn’t tell Tiller* something. Something -that makes‘’her scared of We bargained, that out, long,j^jjj^ Sometimes she acts like it’s only 8, an’ I »iu t afraid of you go- because of him that she’s nice to me. ... I don’t know what I’d do if she sent me away. 1 haven’t got a red cent. There isn’t a living soul I could^—” Ben passed his arm around the slim, girlish-figure and ■ drew it to himT You do like I tell you, an’ you needn’t to get back from your visit till Mon day.” Not until Ben and Betty had fin ished their shopping and were on their Maddox carried otit his intention. He dttchargred Furlong on ^Friday night, eirpiaining that the well was down, and the next morning Ben broke the news to his sw’eetheart.'Betty was tfi&imziarajBraizfaranj2fgigj2izfgfgfgfgigfiigrafa^ The Entire Stock of ELLISON’S Inc. Must Be Sold Beardless of Cost! We wish to announce to our friends and customers that we have purchased the entire stock of ELLISON’S, Inc., and will continue to operate the business at its present location on Musjfrove Street next to Rose’s 5c, 10c & 25c Store, under the firm name of Ellison’s Dry Goods Stbre. Here we are prepared to serve you, offering values for which we have always been noted and will be pleaxsed to have you come and see us. Our Re-Organizatioh SALE! Starts Friday, October 2 5thi We have listed only a portion of the barirains offered. Space will not permit us to name all the values we have for you. COME AND SEE FOR YOURSELF. BIG BARGAINS - RIGHT PRICES - DEPENDABLE MERCHANDISE way home did he tell her about indignant. She was for appealing to trouble he had had with Maddox thati^er aunt, but he refused to permit her. morning. jHe promised to let her hear from him' “He let on he was fooling, but of |j„ ^ g^ / course he’ll fire me the first chance he gets,” Furlong predicted. “Oh, Beu! 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Got Aoin faooi any draggisL Doans PILLS Betty’s face was flushed, her eyes were shining, when she entered the house after he was gone. She was sur prised to find her aunt awaiting her. ‘Tiller came over the other night when you was in town,” Mrs. Durham began. “Did he?” - “He talked a lot about you. Tiller’s I a fine man, dearie—’’ Betty broke out irritably: “Don’t let’s start that all over again.” - ‘‘Oh, your head’s full of Furlong, I suppose! But what’s he got? Nothing. Not even a job. Now 'Hller wants to marry you and—you better do it.” “You know very well I’ll do nothing of the sort.” j “xMaybe you won’t and maybe you will.” Mrs. Durham’s lips set them selves in line.s of inflexibility. “If you got a ^itch of .sense you will. D’you [want to be poor all your life or d’you I want to he rich?-” I “I tell you I won’t! I won’t!” de- iclared the girl. “The big, black, greasy brute!” ^ Now’ don’t fly off the handle till I’m through. I’ve' been pretty good to you—” “I’ve earned'my keep ever since I came. You’d have paid more for a hired girl than I cost.” “Oh, hush up and let me finish. We alius fight like this. Your^Uncle Joe' 'cared a lot for you and—and I want to j respbet his wishes. _W’hen that w’ellj comes in this farm’ll be'worth—I don’t know what. Anyhow, my heart’s set on seeing you get a gopd home and have everything. How’d you like to live in a fine house in Dallas?” “What ails yop? Are you losing your mind. Aunt Blary?” “And you can have ’em,if you marry Tiller. Marry Fhirlong and you’ll spend your life over a cook stove.*! “How can Tiller give me things like that?” “I’ll give ’em to you.” After a moment Betty inquired cur iously, “How much will you give?” It was Mrs. Dtirltem’s time to hesi tate, her words came with an effort “I don’t know — mebbe a quarter in terest.” “There’s gratitude for you! Mebbe if it’s a real big well I’d do better. You —you’ve ^t to do it, Betty!” the wid ow cried in distraction. “If you don’t he’ll ruin everything. He sfid so. If that well don’t come in the farm ain’t worth—” .“So! That’s why you’re so generous. Now you l^ten to me. I wouldn’t marry Tiller Maddox, not for all the oil in Texas, not if it was to save your fife.” ' “Wait! Don’t make up; your mind in a hurry. I—I’m gmng over to Cousin Anmt’s—” When^ What fori” 28 Ladies* All-Silk Crepe Dresses, beauti ful styles'and Rood col ors/ Sold up to $15.95 each. Special during S $4.95 ^ne rack of Ladies' Silk Dresses, good siz es and colors. Priced up to $6.98 during this sale.. One special rack of AO Ladies’ Dresses Be Sure To See Them. 6 beautiful Spring Coats, med ium shades, and heavy enough for fall wear. Sold up to $12.95. SpMial .Sale QC Price .... •VO " !■■■■ '' ■ I . ' 5 Short Suits, 2-piece, mid up to $8.95. Special ^ J AC Sale-Price ..i. v 2 Short Flannel Suits, Special price $3.95 2 beautiful Tweed Swagger Suits sold for $10.95. Spec. ^*7 QC tally priced now . wt •J/0 One lot of Children's fast color Print School Dresses, sold for 75c to 98c. Special now for OU THE BIGGEST VALUE EVER OFFERED Be Sure To See Them ()ne rack consisting of Ladies' Striped Knitted Dresses, Rayon and Silk pastel shades, Piques, Prints, and solid white Hoover DressesTSpecially priced CA® to sell quick DU Ijadies . Printed Flannel Robes, sold for $2.98. Sale price now . Bath $1.95 Ladies' $1.00 Rayon Night Gowns and Pajamas. 70^ vXJf Now I apanese Flowered ^ilk Kimonas. The best seller we ever had for $1.98 to. $2.49. Special' J la Sale PHce $1.49 .All $1.00 Princess Slips, now 79‘ One table Step-ins and Panties, soljl pp to 39c. Now to 2 0c move quick One table Step-ins and Panties, sold up to 59c. These are OA^ wonderful values. Now .. DU One lot of Outing Night-Gowns.. These are well-made and of nice solid and striped outing flannel, and sold for $1.00 and $1,25. To keep our word and give AQl^ you a big bargain. Special LADIES'NEW FELT HATS Specially priced— 98c to $1.95 Men's $3.95 siiag-proof Hunting Pants— $1.98 and $2.49 All Men’s Pantos, Shirts an^ IJn? derwear must be sold. Our loss is your gain. Now is your chance. Men’s Navy Blue F’lannel 7Ac Shirts, sold for $1.00, now I 9 Men’s heavy winter Ribbed Shirts and Drawers. Sold for 75c. Now 5Q‘ All Rain Coats will be sold at NEARLY HALF PRICE. This store will be closed Thurs day, re-marking and arranging fof the sale. — .Men's and Boys' Rayon Silk Athletic Shirts and | c Shorts. Special. ID Men's Check Nainsook Un ion Suits, sold for 50c, OC^ pow DD All Boys' Pop-Eye Shirts or Sweaters, now • Children's 50c Winter Union Suits, now .. Sweat so; 35- One lot fast color Prints, Suitings and Bronddoth. Close-out price ^ now .... ——... lU Big Lily Spool Thread . 8' One piece evtra heavy . 8-oz. Standard Feather 24^ Ticking One. piece White Baronet Satin, nice for Slips, 36-in. wide. Sold for 50c, OC® now CtD Men's White Handkerchiefs, each 3‘ One table odds and ends in Ladies Shoes. Sizes AAc 4, 5, 6. Specially priced90 187 pair Ladies Ties,.Straps and Pumps, black and brown> Sold up to $2.95. Special Clearance Sale .Y — — $1.49 146 pairs Ladies’ Shoes — Pumps, Ties and Straps. Sold up to $3.95. Special during this sale $1.98 SPECIALS FRIDA Y-iSATURDAY 1 table Full Fashion, Pure Silk Hose, first quality. Odds and ends. Various col ors. Special 25' ^ FRIDAY—10 O’CLOCK Nice size Cannon Turkish Towels, Cc ^each .L. D Limit—6 to a customer SATURDAY $7 pair Ladies Tie Slippers, milit^ heel. Black and brown. Pair 49 pair ! FRIDAY— SATraDAY All 36-inch 15c Heavy Outing 10' NO EXCHANGES - NO REFUNDS ALL SALES FINAL ELLISON’S DRY GOODS STORE Next To Rose’s 10c Store gggtoaiiaazBpaBiEaitei^^ Clinton, South Cwolina ^SammaiBRaiaw^. I 'y .‘"’’iv'.-