Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-09-17

blue,
And some one lies a heap of huddled
garments
With heart now still that once sang
brave and true.
blur of smoke against the noun
tains rugged,
A buzzard winging slowly through
the sky,
And miles away little mother wait
ing
And praying to the gracious God on
high.
"A moan. p stream of lifeblood ebbing
swiftly,
A pairaof eyes that close in endless
sleep,
"A bullet. sharp and sudden in its
coming, st
That leaves wound SO horrible and
deep.
"A paper. printed large in glowing
That says. He left mother next
A country's loud approval of a hero
And one small woman sobbing
through the din.
"A fear. tear, a pair of hands clasped
tightly,
A mind that sees a sturdy little boy,
"A tiny baby face with roguish dim
Piles,
A sound of laughter filled with
childish joy.
A nations hero, dying first. with
A man in spirit, though a boy in
years:
"A soldier shot in battle, fighting
bravely-
little mother smiling through the
Margaret F.. Sangster, Jr., in New
York Times.
Miss Stella o'connor of st. Thomas
spent yesterday in the city visiting
evening for Lewiston. Mont. where
she will teach school this year.
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DR.. and Mrs. r. NJ. Evans who have
been guests at the home of DIR. and
Mrs. G. NJ. Williamson of Belmont
home in Mimic. They came down to
attend the entertainment which was
given this week by the local Shriners.
Miss Katharine Babcock and
brother, Loren. who have been spend
ing their vacation with their parents,
Dean and Mrs. e. ]. Babcock of Uni
versity Place. left for OWatonna,
MINI. to resume their studies at the
Pillsbury academy. They were ac-
companied as far as Minneapolis by
Dean Babcock and spent a few days
with friends.
Miss Vera KELSEY, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. w. II. Kelsey of Fourth ave-
nue. left Yesterday noon for Provi-
dence, Rhode Island. where she will
enter Brown university. one of the
Oldest educational institution in the
United States Miss Kelsey will spend
a few days in Minneapolis, as the
guest of Miss Catherine HiXon, for
mer university student. Miss Kelsey
was awarded a scholarship at Brown
for excellent work along educational
lines.
Judge and Mrs. C.. w. Buttz of
Devils Lake are among the prominent
visitors in the city this week. Judge
Buttz will attend the meetings of the
State Bar association and Mrs. Buttz
leave Saturday for Drayton. where
they will visit Mrs. Buttz's parents
over Sunday.
At meeting of the Rosary choir
of st. Michael's Catholic church the
following officers were elected:
President-Miss Ethel Maddox.
Vice President-Miss Carmel Hart.
Secretary Miss Delphine Nc
Mahon.
Dlrector-Miss Annie Mcmahon.
Plans were discussed for the win
ter's work and it was decided to hold
a series Of entertainments and social
gatherings.
Mrs. r. A. Sprague. city food in
spector, has been appointed MEM
ber Of the home economics commit
tee of the National Federation of
Women's clubs. The executive board
OF the general federation is holding a
conference in Atlantic City. n j..
this week and Mrs. Sprague received
message last evening from the gem
eral secretary, Mrs. Eugene Reilley.
notifying her of the appointment
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Grafton Record: A wedding of in
terest to Grafton people will occur at
Weyburn. sask.. today when William
K. Treumann, eldest son of General
and Mrs. William c. Treumann of this
city, will wed Miss Dagne Bergen,
who was the teacher Of domestic SCI
ence in the city schools two years ago.
The wedding will occur at the home
of the brides mother and Oscar Treu-
mann, OF this city. will act as best
man.
The bride resided here during the
school year Of 1928 and won a
large circle of admiring friends by
her many charms of person and mind
The groom was born in Grafton.
graduated from tne city schools, and
for some time has been associated
with his father in the abstract busi-
ness here. He is young man of fine
character and splendid business abili-
ty.
The happy couple is expected to ar
rive In Grafton the last of the week
and will make their home In the
Treumann cottage on Cooper avenue.
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The, various districts Of the Metho-
dist Aid society held their meetings
yesterday and elected officers for the
ensuing year. At the close of the busi-
ness meeting each hostess arranged a
short program and social session was
enjoyed.
The officers for district No. 1 are:
President-Mrs. "A. T. Thalle.
Vice President-Mrs. n. H. Healy.
Secretary-Mrs. 8. s. Harrison.
fTreasurer-Mrs Walker,
District No. 2.
President--Mrs. A. s. Burrows
Secretary and Treasurer-Mrs. Mary
Turney., -.
:. collectors-Mrs.1 ~. R. Poupore and
Mrs. A. g. Burrows. !. ItIs5' - :, :
District No. 4.
President-Mrs.lA A. K. @Chidlaw
Vice President-Mrs George sturte.
want.
secretary-Mrs. l.. K. Raymond, sr.
Treasurer-Mrs. p; H. Lehman.
District No. S.
President-Mrs. Whitford.
Vice President-Mrs. w. A. Crary, &
Secretary-Mrs. s. S. Caswell.
TreaSurer-Mrs G. n Names