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jr^ ,. ... ww- S THE MO^jnUIII NEWS, BKEVAK D; N. C bENVER GIRLS “TRADED LIVES” Bride of Four Days, Converted in Mission, Tells Strange Story of Deception. Denver.—A strange tale of love that Involves the "trading of lives” by two girls and the ari'est of Lawrence Kelly on the charge of passing worthless checks to get funds to support his •weetheart has been revealed In Den ver, Colo., in the confession of “Mil- gdred Gardner” in the mission of City Chaplain Goodhart. Kelly and ‘‘Mil dred Gardner" were married by Good- heart about two weeks ago. Kelly, who was In the city prison, was re leased only to be rearrested by the police of Boulder, Colo. In her confession, the four-day bride, who is only seventeen years old, said she is not Mildred Gardner, who Kelly believed he liau married, but FORCED MAID TO TRAP EMPLOYER Holdup Men Rob Invalid Woman as Siie Walks Into Her Own House. Chicago.—^Two holdup men, who fol lowed the social proprieties even to having a maid admit their victims,^ paid an afternoon call rt the home of David Gordon, 1026 Humboldt boulevard. First they phoned to in quire if Mr. or Mrs. Gordon were in. Miss Sigrid Swanson, the maid, re plied they were not. A few moments later they rang the bell and were ad mitted by the maid. “Good afternoon,” said one, pointing a revolver at her. “You will please walk into the parlor and keep as quiet as possible.” While the second robber was ran sacking the ap.'irlment and filling two ■M 13 / ■ The^Universal Car n “Mildred Wrote Her Life Story for Me.” her “double,” Dolly Green of New York city, a chorus girl with whom the real Miss Gardner “traded lives” last November. The real Mildred Gardner is now in San Francisco eini)loye<i hy a theater magazine, the confession said. Miss (JiH'cn swears her love for Kelly nml declares that Miss Gardner dot.'s not love liiin. “My name is L>t>lly Green,” she con fessed. “My home is in Akron, O. I met Mildred (Janlner in Dalla-s Tex., and we looked so much alike that we decided to change names, sweethearts, .iobs—in fact, lives. We were tired of the lives we were living. Mildred wrote her life story for me, and I wrote mine for her.” ( ’ha pi a In Goo<iiu*art declared the j:irl s«'onied absolutely sincere in her confession, but said the marriage is illegal. If Kelly accepts his new bride they must be remarried, he said. \ Weakness for Top Hat 1 Lands Man in Bastile j Pittsburgh, Pa.—Wearing a 5 top hat, full evening dress, white ^ gloves and all the trimmings, ' Harry B. Oakley was haled be- 7 fore a judj;e by the irate owner 2 of the hat, A. K. McCray, who 2 recoirnized his apparel on a 5 stranger near the ballroom of the i William Penn hotel. Z “My hat,” demanded McCray, i “where'd yon get it? and the j gloves—they’re mine, too.” s “Absurd.” replied Oakley, with dignity, “I bought them of course.” The judge wound up the round- robin conversation with two * “Six months.” J; 0;i!:!cv sroes to the workhouse. % GAVE HIS WIFE PENNY A DAY Make Youraelves Comfortable," He Said. suitcases with clothing and jewelry, the door bell rang again. “It’s Mrs. Gordon,” gasped the maid. She’s an invalid and you’ll frighten her to death.” “You go to the door and let Mrs. j Gordon in,” said the gunman to the funny tricks, I becaus^^'e’re right behind you.” I The maid admitted Mrs. Ida Gordon j and her sister, Mrs. Bertha "Vagdonos ! of Cleveland. Tlie gunman greeted j them. “Now all three of you sit down , there and make yourselves comfort- ; able,” he said. “We are not going i to harm you as long as you keep 1 quiet.” j Mrs. Gordon collapsed. While her ' sister and the maid calmed her the ! second robber continued his search of j bureau drawers and closets, j “Didn't get a great deal,” he said. 1 “Well, there’s a couple of furs,” the j other announced, pointing to Mrs. Gor- I don’s . sealskin coat and Mrs. Vag- : donos’ mink cape, which had been j thr<iwn on a chair. These were thrown into the cases and Mrs. Gor don was forcej^ to give up a ?300 dia mond ring and her purse, containing $80 and a check for $100. One of the men snipped the tele phone wires with his knife. “Now If you ladles attempt to leave the flat after we go out, or raise any fuss, we’re coming back and kill you,” the gunman said. The two then walked out. Mr. Gordon conducts a garage at Kedzie and North avenues. • $395 f. o. b. Detroit With Spring comes the Rush Season for Ford Cars Each year thousands have been compelled to wait for their cars after placing their orders. Sometimes they have waited many months. By placing your order now, you will be protecting yourself against delay. You will be able to get reasonably prompt delivery on your Ford car. And you will have it tc enjoy when you want it most—this spring. * D<m’t put off placing your order. BREVARD MOTOR COMPANY C. H. KLUEPPELBERC, Muuger Ford Cars Ford Scrvicc Ford Parts Pordson Tractors t 40 40 40 40 40 18 Vi- ¥> tey M- ce W- ««• ««■ ««■ M- W- ffi- 40 40 40 ■y» 40 40 40 40 40 <0 40 40- 40 40 WHERE’S DAO? ASKS CORPSE Denver Woman Sues for Divorce From Stingiest Husband in the World. Denver.—The stingiest husband In the world has just been discovered in Denver, according to his wife. He gave her a penny a day, according to charges in a divorce complaint filed In the district court by Mrs. Ida Rob inson against Theodore Robinson. Mrs. Robinson alleges that ohe worked and paid the living expenses for herself and husband, and that the latter gave her 1 cent a day out of his earnings and kept the balance. Girl Had Been Dead Three Days, It Wac Supposed, Says, London Tale. London.—A strange story comes from Pengram, Monmouthshire, of the recovery of a young girl who. It was believed, was dead and for whose bu rial preparations were being made. The girl had been ill with lung trou ble. On the third day after her sup posed death, when the coffin was brought to the house, a light was tak- k'u into the room, whereupon the girl Immediately sat up and asked; ' “Where is dad!” The father rushed into the room ai*d carried the girl to her mother. She Is now recovering. It was recently reported from the same village that a woman who had been blind for 20 years had “miracu lously” regained her sight. Soldier Robbed Kind Benefactor, Chelsea, Mass.—A soldier whom she had befi'iended robbed Mrs. Annie Lu cas of $82 after which he ransacked her home. The man, who*had for merly lodged with Mrs. Lucas, re turned after a long absence and had- been provided with a night's accomnKv datlon. Woman Killed Children, Then Shot Self. Cody, Wyo,—Whil-' hop husband wxis visitinjr a neijxlibor. Mrs. .James Wat-, ters, wife of a nuulier in the Bift Horn b‘asi'1, Wyom i;V. shot and killed tlirc* her ohi>•! < /■ v.nmded thref . r)iie reloading th«- rev; • t..’, kilki’ ^ 3 Break Out of Sedan Sunk in Icy Lake Giark, S. D.—Three persons miraculously escaped death" when their automobile Van into an air hole in the ice while crossing the lake near liere. Victor Be- latti, his sister Adeline, and Grace Comstock were in the car, a sedan, when it sank to the bot tom, when they were forced to bn‘nk out the windows to gain Ihetr liberty. After reaching the surface they managed to climb nil a piece of floating ice, where lls'‘y 'emained nearly an ho”r 'before rescue'^ ny fish(‘rmen. MICKIE SAYS VtP* 'TueN’s scAos OP <3000 FEUtEftS AttOVit^ HEce TowN.eut tHe BE.ST OF ‘ew\ AViE pEujeas >nhq BRING- iNi COPN fkOS E^RLV so \N6 Mti'f ftuSHEO <6 OEATH ou-r -thb pi^pea om -T\NVE \ KO * you SAtO Mt ^^ t m Gold Horseshoes Expense is not efficiency. Don’tpay fcnrgold horseshoes when you buy your printing. Sensible printing on sennble paper—Hammennill Bond —*will save you money and get results for you. That is the kind of work we do and the kind of paper we use. Jse More Printed ' alesmansiiip. Ask as. Southern Railway System Extension Asheville-Louisville Sleeping Car Line To Become An Asheville-St. Louis Line Notice To The Traveling Poblict EFFECTIVE with first car leaving Asheville on Train No. II, 3;30 p4 KL, Eastern j Time, on Saturday, May I4th, our Asheville- Louisville sleeping car will be extended to become an Asheville-St. Louis line, operating NORTHBOUND on the following schedule: Lv. Asheville So. Ry 3:30 P. M. (E* T.) Ar. Louisville So. Ry 8:00 A. M. (C T.) Lv4 Louisville So. Ry 8:20 A. M. Ar. St. Louis So. Ry.. •. • pf:24 P* M. SOUTHHOUNDt first car will leave St. Louis on Train 23 at 8:40 A. M., Sunday, May I5th, arriving Asheville following day on Train 12, 2:10 P. M., Eastern Time. For further information as to rates and sleeping car reservations, confer with our local agent or communicate with the undersigned. J. H. WOOD Division Passenger Ag’nt, 42'Haywood Street ASHEVILLE, N. C
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