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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-02-12

bile features Il shall not have my
fore week. If you accept I shall be
very grateful. If you decline I shall
close up my two rear gates, and go
into solitary seclusion. | can cook
a meal if I have to-"
And she saw that he would do it;
saw and wondered still more.
81 shall have to write to Reuther," :"
she murmured. How soon do you
want my decision?"
I'm four days.
Il am too disturbed to thank you,
judge. Should-should we have to
keep the gates locked?"
mo. But you would have to keep
out unwelcome intruders. And the
rights of my library will have to be
respected. In all other regards l
should wish, under these new circum.
sances, to live as other people live.
have been very lonely these past
twelve years"
81 will think about it,
And you may make note of these
two conditions: divers name is not
to be mentioned in my hearing, and
you and Reuther are to be known by
your real names"
you would"
Yes, madam. No secrecy is to be
maintained in future as to your iden-
tity or my reasons for desiring you in
my house. l need housekeeper and
you please me- That you have a past
to forget and Reuther a disappoint-
ment to overcome gives additional
point to the arrangement"
Her answer was:
81 cannot take back what l have
said about my determined purpose. !"
In repeating this she looked up at him
askance.
He smiled. She remembered that
smile long after the interview was
over and only its memory remained
Dearest Mother:
Where could we go that disgrace would
not follow US? Let us then accept the
judges offer. / am the more inclined to
do this because of the possible hope that
some day he may come to care for me
and allow me to make life a little brighter
for him. The fact that for some mys-
terious reason he feels himself cut off
from all intercourse with his son, may
prove bond of sympathy between us. T.
too, am cut off from all companionship
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-02-12
Heroes of the Coast.

1t was o.. a stormy March night IN
1907 that the first lifeboat on the
American coast battled through the
raging surf and picked up half doz-
en- sailors from stranded schooner.
In 1S4S congress recognized the noble
work of this society by granting 1t
an appropriation of $4,000 Then the
government organized a small service
of it's own on Cape Cod But not till
the winter of 1871 did it put it's heart
ardently into a national life-saving
service. Today there is little army
of 1000 superb but silent heroes who
nightly for eight months of the year
patrol the longest and one of the most
dangerous coasts In the world
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-02-12
"You are going to pursue this jack

"You are going to pursue this jack
o'-lantern?"
81 am determined to. If you deny
me aid and advice shall seek another
counselor. Johns name must be vim
dicated."
He gave her a look, turned and
glanced down at the child piling stone
on stone and whimpering just little
when they fell.
Watch that baby for a WHILE" he
remarked, land you will learn the les.
son Of most human endeavor. Madam,
have a proposition to make you. You
cannot wish to remain at the inn, nor
can you be long happy separated
from your daughter have lost Bella.
do not know how, nor would | be
willing. to replace him by another
servant. / need housekeeper; some
one devoted to my interests and who
will not ask me to change my habits
position, if l add as an inducement
my desire to have Reuther also as an
inmate of my home? This does not
mean that | countenance or in any
way anticipate her union with my son.
1 do not: but any other advantages
she may desire she shall have ! will
not be strict with her
Deborah Scoville was never more
taken aback in her life. The recluse
opening his doors to two women! The
man of mystery flinging aside the reti-
cences of years to harbor an inno-
cence which he refused to let weigh
against the claims of a son he had
seen fit to Danish from his heart and
home!
You may take time to think of it, !"
he continued, as he watched the con-
fused emotions change from moment
to moment the character of her mo-
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-02-12

A BLOUSE of white crepe de chine
"A draped with wide shadow lace in
a fine and novel pattern, and having
half-sleeves of lace, has proved itself
to be one of the most useful and de-
pendable articles for the wardrobe OF
any woman. The same design in
light pink, light blue, or maize, is
equally pretty.
The underblouse of crepe is plain,
with front and back gathered along
the shoulder seam, and sleeveless.
The lace drapery is merely a short
Jacket heightened at the side but not
reaching to the waist line.
A medici collar of the lace is gath
cred at the back and supported by
wires. It is extended down the front
at each side of the blouse to the bot
tom.
The second blouse is designed to
match a suit and is made of dark
colored chiffon draped over an under
waist of lace and chiffon. 1t is made
with a short yoke at the back and
front and has long, fashionable NOUS
quetaire sleeves.
A pretty lace chemisette with tiar-
ing collar is set in at the front, and
lace cuffs finish the sleeves. AS last
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-02-12
The Periscope.

Permit me to introduce myself to
the public generally. Modest and re-
tiring, both by nature and occupation,
| have hitherto refrained from obtrud-
ing myself upon the attention of the
multitude.
My name is Periscope My principal
object in life is to rise to every neces-
sary occasion. When this demands
my more or less immediate presence,
occupy myself by holding up the
mirror, not to Nature, but to the enc
my. Like an occasional idea which
renders superduous old systems Of
philosophy, I have come to render
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-02-12
SYNOPSIS.

A curious crowd of neighbors invade
the mysterious home of Judge Ostrander,
county Judge and eccentric recluse. fol.
lowing a veiled woman who has gained
entrance through the gates of the high
double barriers surrounding the place.
The woman has disappeared but the judge
servant, appears in a dying condition and
prevents entrance to a secret door. Bella
dies. The Judge awakes Miss Weeks
his seizure. He secretly discovers the
whereabouts of the veiled woman. She
proves to be the widow of a man tried
der years before. Her daughter Is en-
gagged to the Judges son. from whom he Is
eetranged. but the murder is between the
lovers She plans to clear her bands
memory and asks the judges aid. Alone
in her room Deborah Scoville reads the
newspaper clippings telling the story OF
the murder of Algernon Etheridge by
John Scoville in Dark Hollow. twelve
wears before
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-02-12

admire before the war. Our point of
view has altered altogether and the
change is entirely one for the better.
Two very novel and graceful walk
ing costumes were seen the other day.
which may be taken as typical of the
latest mode. They are intended for
wearing either with fur coats or with
large stoles to match the muffs.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-02-12

OUT ldSC summer the french
have been trying desperately to
4 capture Metz, which was taken
from them in the war of 1870,
and the three keys of the city, rescued
the French government, ready for the
triumphal re-entry of its troops. Con-
cerning this powerfully fortified city
of Lorraine the National Geographic
society says:
The fortress of Metz from Roman
days has never been carried by storm.
Throughout history down to 1870 it
successfully defied all besiegers, and
the French in 1870 surrendered to
famine and disease rather than to a
pressing enemy. This almost impreg-
nable fortress has changed hands now
and again, and these changes have
been effected by treaty and treachery
and famine, but never by force Of
arms. The Romans knew Metz-Divo-
durum-as "the stronghold of the
gods"
Metz is the capital of German Lor-
raine, and it is considered to possess
one of the most powerful Notifications
in Europe. 1t is the pivot point in the
broken frontier dividing the Franks,
Celts and Gauls of the west and south
from the Germans of the east and
north. The centuries-long contest be-
tween Latin and German has surged
hack and forth ovar this oifv hrokpn
In eddies around it, and the contest
ants have continually regrouped with
Metz as the central point in the plans
of their opposing strategies; for Metz
is the most important key in the bar
rier between Latin and Germanic CIV
ilizations. Metz and Strassburg are
the two western gates to Germany.
Was a Roman Base.
The Romans used Metz as their
northern base! against the Germanic
barbarians. and they connected it by
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-02-12

is upon the heights, the craggy hills,
the passes, the gorge-broken, fir-coy-
cred, raZor-back spur hills that the
powerful detached forts which guard
the city of Metz and its valley run
ming between France and Germany
are planted. These works have been
constructed around the city by the
score, and they stretch in wide, con,
cealed fan more than six miles before
the outskirts of Metz.
Built Between Two Rivers.
The city itself is situated on the
confluence of the Seille and Moselle,
about eleven miles east of the French
frontier. 1t is built between the two
rivers and upon the islands of the Mo
selle. Much of the city is composed of
narrow, irregular streets, lined with
ancient, picturesque buildings. There
are some new and imposing structures
in the town, however, and some
straight streets. Even in times of
peace Metz makes plain that it's call
I ing is war. Though it has about $4,000
civilian population, the peace garrison
of $4,000 men monopolizes the atten-
ton on every thoroughfare and prone.
made. Around the city and within 1t
are the huge barracks of the soldierE
The country around Metz, a rise and
fall of evergreen woodlands, is beauti-
full. The heights and hills are not
only heavily forested, but are also un.
usually broken and irregular, compos-
ing a ground about as unfavorable as
possible for attacking military opera
tions. The forts of Metz were begun
on large scale by the French, and
they have been strengthened through
all their years of possession by the
Germans.
Reims Once Quiet and Peaceful.
The Geographic society also gave
out the following short pen picture Of
the city of Reims. which has suf-
fered so heavily in the many wars
in which France has participated.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-02-12
Why Is II?


"Of the $1,000 varieties of things
about women's ways that it is !mpos-
sible for man to understand said
a quiet observer, Il will mention only
one Why is 1t that women button
on their coats the other way from
the way in which a man buttons on
his coat? A mans coat is so made
that the buttons come on the left side
or half of the garment, when 1t is
buttoned In a woman's coat, the but
tons come on the right side. When
a woman puts on mans overcoat
the first thing she says is always this:
Why, it buttons on the wrong way!
Of course, the man thinks that the
woman's way is wrong. and the only
thing that is certain about it is that
the mans coat buttons on one side
and the woman's on the other =
New York Courier Pittsburgh Dis
patch.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-02-12
Parson Holler Discourses on Faith.

Parson Holler Diseourses on Faith.
Have faith, bruddrea and sistahs!"
sonorously said good old Parson Hol-
ler during recent sermon. Have
faith, but don be foolish about it! De
Lawd will back yo' up plumb to de
limit if yo' uses judgment! but he amt
mixin' up in no podnership wild fools
Be honest and decent and 'dustrious.
and have faith, an yo' will win out,
some fawty, some sixty and some an
bundled folds. But if yo' jump out'n
a fouth story winder wild one O. dem
new thought books open in yo' hand
and 'spect to float straight up like @
hot-air balloon, all de faith in goddIe-
nlighty's world won't save yo' fun
bumpin' de life out'n yu' pussonality
on de ground. Have faith, muh
friends, but don act de fool!"--Kan-
sas City Star.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-02-12
Had His Suspicious,

A subscriber of an Atchison news.
paper sent the following to the editor:
q don't know that Ben Hurley took
it, but know | have been missing
wood and loaded several sticks with
powder last Sunday night; and know
that Ben Hurley lives near me, and
that early Monday morning he drove
hurriedly 10 town and bought a new
stove"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-02-12

superfuous an entire cycle of inven-
tions. | am the last triumph of mind
over matter. reflect, and thousand
men go down to their fate Within
the blue zone of my horizon. subject
to my orders, fits the angel of death.
l am the naval eye that put the
naught in dreadnaught.-Life.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-02-12

finishing touch a cravat of narrow
black velvet ribbon extends about the
neck, terminating in tiny fiat bow,
with double loops at the front. Sim
liar bows adorn the sleeves above the
lace cuffs.
There are many small brilliant but
tons made for these dressy blouses.
Although they are not featured as
they are on coats and dresses they
add a very effective and elegant touch
in the finish of these very useful gar
ments.
Many of the latest models in
blouses are made with high military
collars These are not practical TN.
less they are detachable, as collars
become quickly soiled. But chemisettes
with standing collars are made to be
worn under the blouse, and this
solves the difficulty for those who
like the new high collar.
JULIA Bo1TOMLEY.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-02-12
Advice He Couldn't Follow

Doctor Curem-"You will find your
dyspepsia greatly alleviated. Mr.. Peck,
by cheerful and agreeable conversa-
ton at your meals" Mr.. Peck,
That's good advice, doc. but my III.
come will not permit me to eat away
frem home. ."-Terre Hsute Express.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-02-12
Ar Umbrella Hint.

Before using a new umbrella or
sunshade rub small quantity of vas
cline into the hinge portions of the
frame. This will not run like oil and
1t is q sure preventive against rust
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-02-12
.sYou'ye been divorced. then p"

Mandy's indignation at past wrongs
got the better Of her natural reserve
and she blurted out:
Now, Use a-goin' to tell you all
about it. married preacher-a no
account niger preacher. He done run
off with one of the sisters Of the con-
gregation. | amt got no divorce. But
I'm goin' to get one and marry again
And when l marry, believe me, Use
a-goin' to marry a sinner.
Times.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-02-12
Styles Change for the Better.

A certain dignified simplicity Of
style, which is not without peculiar
attraction of its own, characterizes
the latest mode, more particularly,
perhaps where walking costumes are
concerned ANY gown seen in the
street and carried out in a grotesque
and extravagant style seems nova
days to strike n jarrirg note. even
though it may be infinitely less alb
surd than many of the frocks which
were allowed to &C unchalenged, aud
which ia ware even called upon to
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-02-12

A rubberized plaid cape with green
and blue coloring and yellow cross
stripes is the latest thing for motoring
The reverse side is of gray. A deep
yoke and full hood, for head wear,
make it ideal.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1915-02-12
Earth Tremors in Japan.

II is said that about fourteen hun
dred earth tremors we're f6ik Ia Japan
last year
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-10-27
lockwood.
Last Weeks Letter.

1Ai1SL w cCA 1<GttCA
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Schacherer
Iof Winthrop, were Sunday visitors
at the John Putt home. 3ESl..5s
Miss Van Denberg was in tow
Hast week for the purpose of getting
a Lyceum course, but as yet she has
been unable to sell the required
number Of tickets. IS ;.,5$ II ~
Mrs. George Pilkington was dowl
from Strawberry Point last weel
and spent a few days with relatives
Mfrs. Charley Coyle, who has beer
quite i'll for q couple of weeks,is i'm
proving. " ..y q t@i u Il
supt Becker of Elkader was a bust
ness caller here last Monday.
Mrs. Regina Domeyer Of Dyersville
visited relatives here recently.
Mics Fletcher of Canada, visited
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Barr last week
Mr.. Carl Funk is at home from
Worthington, where he was manag
ing a lumber yard for a few weeks.
Mrs. alph Bfxby spent most q
last week in Dubuque and Oelwein
Mr.. Ward Of Aurora spent Sun
day at the Jones home.
| Harry Martin who is working on
the new garage in Strawberry Point
spent Sunday at home. @l a
Mrs. H. F.. Boyer enjoyed a visit
last week from her sister, Mrs. Mel
len of Fayette. ;..s.5.
Mrs. Frank Joseph Of Des Moines
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Ferd Minkler. (.
r. C. Cooking spent several days
in Davenport last week. n
Miss Mae Pilkington visited her
friend, Mrs. Carpenter, in Monticel
10, recently.
Mrs. Doc Coolidge and Mrs. Char.
ley Buyer we're shopping in Dubuque
last week. .l4,,ss y
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Smith have
moved to OOelwein, where the form
er has work in a bank.
Charley Boyer and force of men
are doing carpenter work in Little
port, s,n .4.s.-F -ss-.Ef
Mrs. Miller of Independence. visit
ed friends here last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Curran are Wis
iting relatives at La Porte City, la.
Cal Flenniken of Strawberry Point
was caller here Friday.
The Ladies Aid of the M. E.
church was entertained at the Mrs.
Boehm home, south Of town, last
Thursday. - -
Frank Sherman Of the Point was
a caller here last Thursday.
Mr.. Frank Densmcre spent one
day of last week with his daughter,
Mrs. Canenter at Monticello.
The Edgewocd teachers and the
Senior class were entertained at
the Will Duncan homc last Thursday
evening. -. - ~
Mrs. Wheeler enjoyed visit last
Friday from her sister, Mrs. Grass.
never Of Strawberry Point.
Mr.. and Mrs. V. J. Coolidge and
son, Don, were over night visitors
with Mrs. Ccolidge's mother at La
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-10-27
Last Weeks Letter.

I Il
Mrs. Anton LillibridgA is quite
sick. n II .5l / ~ "A. 4
Elmer Michael an6 vito OF Edge
fifth home, Monday. 4; Z
Mrs. R. J. Jones remains about
the same. III s3 355
Emmett Beardsley and wife and
Mrs. Michael .have> returned to their
home at Great Falls, Mont. f5' IS
Will Hennessey and family and
Frank Miller's. !.
Word has been receiving by rela-
tives at this place Of the marriage of
Henry Lillibridge at his home in
Missouri. \; ;.3 ~
Mr.. Van Buskirk who has been Wis
iting his neice, Mrs. Henry .Hilsen-
beck, returned to his home in Can
ada, Saturday.
Mrs. Howard Armstrong is very
dangerously i'll at this time.
Mrs. Chas. Croule, of Edgewood,
was in Greeley to see her sister,
who is still numbered among the
sick.
Herman Woeste and wife were
calling at the E. ]. Kruempel home
Monday. They had just returned
from visit in Charles City and
were on their way home to Coles
burg. $ % r. VI
Mrs. Ed Luense went to Dubuque
this week, where she will enter Fin
ley hospital for an operation. She
was .accomp anied by her mother, Mrs
L. A. Schneider. n
Mrs. Grimes of Rochelle. Illinois,
is here. called by the serious i'll
ness of her grand daughter, Mrs.
Howard Armstrong. III
Ralph Jenny was in Rochester last
week to see the doctors in regard
to his health. t1
Mrs. Ross Chase and little son
are visiting her sister at Aberdeen,
S. D. They expect to remain about
q month when Mr.. Chase will go
after them.
$36.65 was taken in for dinner at
the M E. church basement last
Wednesday, With pledges and other
donations the amount taken at the
business meeting was SIS. 5s
Sunday evening G. L. Baker and
wife invited Mr.. and Mrs. Jerome
Baker over to their home for so
cial chat and while this worthy cou-
pie was away the other children
went in their home and laid the
table for sixteen and then called
Mr.. and Mrs. Baker home for a fine
oyster supper. To say they were
surprised would be putting it mild.
But thev all enjoyed the evening
very much. Those present were Mr..
and Mrs. Trewin, Mr.. and Mrs. G.
L. Baker and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
A, B. Holbert and family.
Mrs R. J. Jones still remains in
very serious condition. She is I'M
able to talk but is regaining the
use of her limbs.
S. S.. Smith was a Fayette visitor
the first OF the week. Mrs. Smith
and Carl returned to Greeley with
him. He has rented the S. A.Brandt
house and will move in at once.
Clerc Carol and family ARP COM
ing back to Greeley and will occupy
the T. w. Hatfield residence.
Mrs. Jas. Tracy is better at this
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DYERSV.ILLE. /.


Harry Bucknam @of Ames, La
this city, passed away ct tn,
tour thirty o o'clock, at the earl.
B the result lot q serious acciden
QGes last week, where he Is engag
IN the ! Il lr:aslni,sfer business q M
B,lcknam was assisting in +, moving
from the second story 3
building when q strap broke anl
losing his balance he struck hi
head, infncting q terrible cut ant
crrpshing the skull bone. He wa.
h taken to Des Moines on the frs
train, where he underwent an opera
ton on his head. "A bone Of the
eknll was removed and a silver plate
sinserted, also twenty six stitches
we're necessary to close the wound
HIS condi ton was considered alarm
Ing from the beginning, but when
he: lived for a week with no other
1t was thought he
SWould recover, but on Friday after
noon very sudd emily, he grew worse
spinal menengitis setting in, and
Y from that time on no hopes were
\ given for his recovery. Deceased was
horn In Dyersville in the year 1890.
He received his education in the
public schools OF this city, later
,Sgra duating from the Parkersburg
High School. Three years ago he
WAS united in marriage, to Miss Ha.
4zel Roach 5pf r anna, Iowa where he
held q POI ton with a railroad com:
pany: For several years, they
made their home at Boone but ear
N.Y. last spring he purchased the trans
Ter business In Ames, where he was
most successful. Harry has made
friends wherever he has made his
home, and was a young man OF sterl-
4 ing qualft hes. He is survived by his
E4Mdfe @oS Ames, parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
{ John NBucknam, two sisters, Mrs. Ed
! Cooper OF Parkersburg, Miss Abbie
mt home here, and three brothers,
Clarence CT Butte, Mont, Herb, G.,
gof Minnesota, and Howard Of Boone,
ia. Funeral srevices were held from
the home of the wife's parents in
Tama on Monday afternoon. IL. 35
MI. James Duffy lof this city, went
.tos Dubuque Friday and was initial
ed into the B. p. O.4E. Lodge. 9th
$er Elks from this city, who went in
for the initiation were Messrs. Jos.
III. Denkhoff, D. w. Armstrong and
James Turley. " y Il t51 81
s s2S8 Mr.. an . Mrs. VIM. Locsbrook were
Iii Dubuque last Friday, guests OF
srelatiyes. 8 y ...s s
Chas. Lippert was in Dubuque one
day last week. s !.
ID. w. Gehrig of Dubuque and Fred
IS. Gehrig of Waterloo, made a brief
stay in Dyersville Sunday, visiting
/ home folks..
Mrs. Eugene Mahony of Bernard,
Ia, who spent a few days with her
son and daughter, in alw, Mr.. and
MRS. ] L.. Mahony, in this city, re-
turned to her home.
"A card party given by the mem