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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-30

place that he and his family planned his mar
riage to an American heireSs. A large share of
Consuelo Vanderbilt's millions went toward
the restoration of the palace.
Blenheim Palace is huge pile of stone, a
place of crushing dignity, designed by the
Dutch architect, Sir John Vanb ugh. 1t was
given to the first Duke of Marlborough by
Queen Anne in gratitude for his famous victory
at Blenheim. The estate on which it stands
had been royal possession for centuries, and
the Duke still holds 1t nominally as a tenant of
the Crown. It was on this historic manor that
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-30

A FTER ten years o. complete separation Cons
~ Vanderbilt Duchess of Marlborough, pOPul
known as "Our American Duchess, has forg
, 1917-12-13
, MIXTURE OF IDENTITIES.
wyoming Papers Muddled Up Concern
ing Lost Son Of MIR. and Mrs. f.
W. Geddes Of Cheyenne.

The sun. by reprinting items from
thn cheyenne papers, has assisted in
mixing things up pretty badly in regard
IN fine son of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred w.
Geddcs. whose strange disappearance
In california some time ago caused
was lately reported found. The mat
fer has been of particular interest to
Platte Valley people by reason of the
fact that Mr.. Geddes and family are
old residents of this community, and
we are glad to be able to give authentic
information in reference to the subject.
This information is given us by a near
relative of the young man, and is
therefore correct.
There are two Geddes boys, and
their Identities have been considerably
mixed in the newspaper items, which
accounts for the many false reports.
The elder boy, Allen Huntington Ged-
dcs. was born in Saratoga % years
ago. Last August, with the consent
and aid of his parents, he entered the
officers training camp at San Fran
cisco. and in November won his COM
mission us second lieutenant in the
field artillery of the regular army. He
is now on furlough and is ordered to
an Atlantic seaboard camp in January.
His younger brother, Frederick NJ.
Geddes, II lad of 16 years, was Sent to
Los Angeles in September to attend
did not vanish %enroute, as has been
stated, but arrived and registered at
the Harvard school on September II,
and has never been seen or heard of
since that date. Diligent search has
been made, put the of his leav-
, 1917-12-13
Whist Club.

The members of the Ladies' Whist
III n nearly a dozen invited guests
spent a most enjoyable afternoon on
Wednesday at the beautiful home Of
Mrs. NJ. b. McKillip, the occasion be-
ing the regular meeting of the club.
The games occupied the larger part
of the afternoon, after which VictroIa
music was enjoyed, as well as a must
cal treat Of several piano selections by
Mrs. Gustave Jensen. A delicious re-
past consisting Of sandwiches, cream
puffs, olives, fruit salad and coffee was
then served by the hostess, Misses Re
gina Jensen and Marguerite Cornell as
sisting.
Those present besides the club mem
bers were Mrs. Gustave Jensen, Mrs.
ID. Il. Winsor, Mrs. Harriet Grady, Mrs.
G. +. Holck, Mrs. Fred w. Holck, Mrs.
Paul ilon, Mrs.W G. Forney, Mrs. r.
l. Martin and Mrs. Frank Pennock.
Mrs. McKillip proved herself a most
gracious hostess and the meeting was
one of the most enjoyable of the club
season.
, 1917-12-13
TAKE CARE OF MACHINERY.
Future Cost Will BE Greater and Best
Policy is to Take Good Care Of
That Now on Hand.

During the coming winter farmers
should give careful attention to the
work of repairing all machines which
will be used next season. Also, orders
should be placed as soon as possible in
order to allow manufacturers to make
the best possible distribution, eliminat-
ing expensive delays in the busy season.
All WORKOUT machinery should be
sold for junk at the first opportunity,
the specialists advise, first removing
all bolts or other parts which might be
useful in repairing other equipment.
More damage can be one to a ma
chine in half an hour through lack of
oil or crease on some bearings than by
"A whole seasons exposure to the
weather. Operating a machine without
fabrication, especially when the bear
ings are slightly rusty, will quickly re-
suit in the wearing away of the metal,
often to a considerable depth in a very
few minutes.
All practicable steps should be tax
en- to preserve machinery now on hand.
Needless exposure to the weather
should be avoided, II in cases where
it lis not practicable to house machin-
cry when idle, all bearings should re-
ceive "A thorough application of heavy
oil or crease to keep out moisture and
prevent rust.
, 1917-12-13

was performed beneath a beautiful
bower of ferns. The house was decor
ated throughout with Il variety of
house plants.
Soon after the ceremony an elaborate
wedding dinner was served to the as
sembled company by Mrs. Hunter and
the balance OF the afternoon was devot-
ed to social pleasures. The couple re-
manned at the parental home until
Tuesday, when they %journeyed to their
new home on one of the Seaverson
ranches on Jack creek.
Both the contracting parties are very
well and favOrably known throughout
the valley and The Sun joins n large
circle of friends in extending best
wishes and congratulations.
Every postal employe in the United
States has been instructed to take an
active part in the campaign for the
sale of war savings stamps. In order
to reach the desired sales mark of So
OOO.OOO,OOO by January 1, 1919. it will
be necessary to sell sufficient stamps
to average S16.50 for each man, woman
n child in the country.
, 1917-12-13
SARATOGA, CARBON COUNTY, WYOMING, DECEMBER 13, 1917.

ing the school, the eason therefor, and
his present whereabouts are alike I'M
known.
The relatives believe that he has,
like many other boys of his age, simply
u away, perhaps to enlist some
where. although investigation at the
various army camps of the west has
failed to disclose any trace of him.
, 1917-12-13
The Tables Turned.

Aha" exclaimed Captain links of
the bright shoulder straps and new
uniform, when the new recruit stood
at attention before him. You're the
Judge VINO Away refused to excuse
me from Jury service! Sergeant, let
MN ciean out the stables and carry
water for the horses."-Life.
, 1917-12-13
Presbyterian Church.

10 a. m., Sunday schol.
IL a. m, Preaching, AN Immovable
Kingdom" Postponed discourse. Heb.
- :2S.
1870 p. m, Preaching, "The Motive
Power of Christianity" 2 Cor. ia.
, 1917-12-13

be done. There is no question but what
Denver business men and in fact the
business interests all along the pro-
posed line would be more than willing
TO cooperate with us and lend their
every assistance to the plan for an
other spoke in Denver's business wheel.
Denver needs our products and we
need Denver for a market. Let's get
busy.
l should like to heal from some
live wire in regard to the project for a
railroad from Denver, through North
Park and the Platte Valley, to walcott.
Very truly yours,
H. @. PAULSON,
Milo, Wyoming.
, 1917-12-13
+ + + - 1. So
+ To the People of the United


+ To the People of the United +
+ States: +
+ Ten million Americans are In +
T. vited to join the American Red +
+ Cross during the week ending +
:. with Christmas Eve. The times +
+ require hat every branch Of our +
+ great national effort shall be 10y +
+ ally upheld, and it is peculiarly +
+ fitting that at the Christmas sea- +
+ son the Red Cross should be the +
+ branch through which your will +
: lingness to help is expressed. +
= You should join the American +
+ Red Cross, because it alone can +
+ carry the pledges of Christmas +
+ good will to those who are bearing +
+ for us the real burdens of the +
+ world war, both in our own army +
+ and navy and in the nations up I.
+ on whose territory the issues of +
= h world war r being fought +
= out. Your evidence of faith in i.
+ this work is necessary for their +
+ heartening and cheer. =
+ You should join the Red Cross I.
= because this arm of the National +
= Service is steadily and efficiently I.
+ maintaining its overseas relief in I.
= every suffering land, administer I.
= ing u millions wisely and well +
= and awakening the gratitude of +
= every people. +
= Our consciences will not let us +
+ enjoy the Christmas season If this I.
= pledge of support to our cause and +
= the worlds veal is left unful- I.
:. filled. Red Cross membership is I.
= the Christmas spirit in terms of I.
+ action. 4.
+ WOODROW WILSON, +
= Pres. American Red Cross. +
"a
, 1917-12-13
TEN MILLION IN A WEEK.
Great Campaign for New Members
viii Be Made by Red Cross Dur
ing Week Before Xmas.

Ten million new members in a week !!
That is the goal the American Red
Cross has set for itself in its Christ
mas membership campaign that is to be
launched December 16. Throughout
the United States the Red Cross chap
tiers are preparing for the enrolment
of the new army which is to stand as
the organized support of the boys in
the trenches.
The loyal and t~ireless workers of
Saratoga chapter are preparing to
carry on an active campaign, with the
view to doubling the present local
membership, and success should at
tend their efforts.
The president of the American Red
Cross-President Woodrow Wilson
has issued the following proclamation
TO the citizens of the United States, in
reference to the Red Cross member
ship campaign:
, 1917-12-13
MOntgOmery-Hun

A wedding which united two very
popular Platte valley young people oc-
CURED at the s. G. Hunter ranch on
upper Lake Creek Monday afternoon,
when Miss Anna Mercy Hunter and
John Russell Montgomery were united
in marriage by Judge E. L. Blood of
Saratoga. The attendants were Miss
Katherine Montgomery and Leonard
Hunter.
The bride was beautifully gowned in
white crepe de chine and the
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-14
NOTICE

Beginning Monday, Dec. 17th, we will make only two deliveries a day. Wagon will leave bakery at 10 a. m. and p. m. We will take orders for morning delivery until 10 o'clock. All orders after 10 will be delivered after noon. After noon we will take orders until 4 o'clock. No orders will be de- livered when ordered after 4 o'clock.
 All bread is sold on a cash basis. but we will give our customers 30 days credit. All bread bills must be paid by the 10th of each month, or they will be discontinued. The United States administration believing that frequent deliveries are uneconomical and tend to enhance prices, urge bak- CTS to reduce deliveries wherever pos sible to one day over each route, and to consolidate deliveries or zone their territories in order to reduce expense of deliveries as far as possible We would thank our friends and custom CTS for their hearty cooperation, as we are doing our utmost to please them and serve them. Place your orders early and you will get better service.
 WALLOCH'S BAKERY.
 License No. B6SS4.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-14

like to have a little doll cart with a top on it. Please bring me trunk. I would also like to have all kinds of nuts. Your friend,
 Hesterly Johnson.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-14
Dear Santa Claus:

Dear Santa Claus:
 Please bring me an air rifle and a boy scout suit and Santa Claus face, cap pistol, and lots of fire works. Please bring me lots of nuts. I will go to bed early. love you.
 Benjamin Waller. P. S.-And jumping jack. Dear Santa Claus:
 l am a little girl years old. Please bring me a pretty baby doll, doll buggy, tea set, stove, iron and havn't had kewpie yet. Please bring me one, and lots of nuts and fruit. I love you.
 Marjorie Waller. P. S.--And little box of perfume, soap and powder Dear Santa Claus:
 Please bring me some boy scout books, and good khaki boy scout suit with puttees, and camp axe, and ? boxes of 28 gauge shot gun shells. Lots of fire works. Yourf riend,
 Will Ed Waller. Dear Santa Claus:
 Please bring me pretty baby doll, a train on a track, some oranges and a lot of nuts, and I will be your good little girl. Virginia Waller. P. S.-I want a sewing set if you have one to spare. Virginia. Dear Santa Claus:
 I am a little boy six years old and am in the first grade and I want a boy scout suit and cap pistol and lots of caps and fireworks of all kinds, fruits, candy and nuts.
 Your little friend
 Thomas Dalrymple. Dear Santa Claus:
 Please bring me a doll and a doll buggy and all kinds of fruit and nuts.
 Your friend, Fay Johnson.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-14

Two Registered Druggists at Hes- terly Drug Store.
 Read the advertisements in this issue We have number of good merchants in Prescott who will appre- ciate your patronage.
 See us for a scholarship in good business college.
 Bedroom Suites in Mahogany, ivory and Birdseye Maple, Mcdaniel Hard ware Co. 13d3 If you don't take her Norris the other fellow will.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-14

Remember the News when you are iR Prescott.
 Penslar Vanishing Cold Cream 25c jars at Hesterly Drug Store.
 Jap Rose Glycerine Soap 1Oc, at Hesterly Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-14

Dear Santa Claus:
 I am little girl in the second grade adn l want a doll and a stove and lots of candy, nuts and fruits of all kinds.
 Your little friend,
 Mary Dalrymple. Dear Santa Claus:
 l am boy of years old, I want a boy scout suit and a cap pistol and lots of caps, and drum and a wagon and little frecrackers and apples, oranges, nuts and candy.
 Your friend,
 William Dalrymple. Dear Santa:
 I am little boy years old, and 1 want you to bring me a little wagon, a pair of gloves, a gun and fire wagon, some apples, oranges, candies, nuts of all kinds, some frecrackers, and roman candles and raisins. This is all, will go to bed early, so byebye.
 Yours truly,
 Wick Dougan, Emmet. Dear Santa:
 am little boy years old and I want you to come to see me and bring me a tricycle., fire wagon, bugle, some candy, apples, oranges, raisins, nuts of all kinds, and frecrackers and roman candles. This is all. l will go to bed early and you be sure and come. 1 live on the north side of Emmet So bye-bye. From
 Walter Dougan, Emmet. Dear Santa:
 I would like to have a good pocket knife. I would like to have an air gun and some shot. Please bring me a pistol belt and holster with a pistol and some caps. l would also like to have lots of candy. fruit and nuts. Please don't forget the fireworks. Your friend
 Archie Johnson. Dear Santa:
 I want you to come to see me this Xmas and bring me baby doll and a little Bible, some apples, oranges, candy, raisins and nuts of all kinds, some fire crackers and roman candles. will close for this time Do not for get my teacher, Miss Eunice White,
 Yours truly,
 Florence Dougan, Emmet. Dear Santa;
 am a little girl 3 years old, and l want Santa to bring me a sleepy doll, little red wagon, doll buggy, some candy, apples, oranges, nuts of all kinds, and a big cocoanut, raisins and bananas. I will go to bed early and close my eyes tight, and do not forget mamma and papa. Your little friend,
 Thelma Dougan, Emmet. Dear Santa Claus:
 want you to bring me train and a top and gun and all kinds of fire works and all kinds of fruits and nuts, and I will thank you. Goodbye. And please don't forget my little sister and brothers, for they cannot write good like me. So goodbye,
 Hamby Frisby. Dear Santa Claus
 I have been real sick and hope you will not forget me. I would like to have little suit case and a doll chair for my doll, and a nice pair of shoes for Sunday, some candy and nuts, oranges, also a nice story book and dishes. Mildred WuertZ,
 Prescott, Box Fl. Dear Santa Claus:
 I would like for you to bring me a
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-14
Dear Santa Claus:

Dear Santa Claus:
 want you to bring me train and a top and a gun and all kinds of fire works and all kinds of fruits and nuts, and I will thank you. Goodbye. And please don't forget my little sister and brothers, for they cannot write good like me- So goodbye,
 Hamby Frisby.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-14

Dear Santa Claus:
 would like for you to bring me a doll, and little piano, little stock ing full of candy and things. l would
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-14
Dear Santa Claus:

Dear Santa Claus:
 I have been real sick and hope you will not forget me. l would like to have little suit case and doll chair for my doll, and a nice pair of shoes for Sunday, some candy and nuts, oranges, also a nice story book and dishes. Mildred Wuertz,
 Prescott, Box T.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-14
Santa Claus

Dear Santa Claus:
 1 am little girl in the second grade adn 1 want a doll and a stove and lots of candy, nuts and fruits of all kinds.
 Your little friend,
 Mary Dalrymple.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-14

Dear Santa Claus: Please bring me a doll and a doll buggy and all kinds of fruit and nuts.
 Your friend,
 Fay Johnson.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-12-14

MarjOrie Waller. F. S.-And little box of perfume, soap and powder.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-06-14
PAY $50 AND COSTS IF YOU
WISH TO ROLL DICE-ARREST @

Thinking that they were securely
hidden from the eyes of the law, six
men we're having gay time gamb-
ling yesterday evening at the fair
grounds. But they we're arrested
and all six pleaded guilty before
Judge Hutchison.
County Attorney Bischoff had
suspected that some gambling was
going on at that place and had
evidence which seemed to prove that
such was the case. He foreswore the
complaints and part Of the men
were arrested last evening and the
this morning. Four Of
the men have paid their fines. which
range from s2s to $50 and costs.
but the other two have not yet paid.
II the fines are not paid the men
will have to do some manual labor
TO pay them Off.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-06-14
JOHN +. HINCHON WRITES
OF NAVY'S PREPARATIONS

John F. Hinchon writes from
Panama that he is now on the S. S.
Pueblo, bound for New York. He
says: I'VE arrived in Panama from
San Diego, Calf, May 16. The crew
has been granted shore leave every
day since our arrival. Expect to
leave Panama Saturday, May %, and
pass thru the canal. On our arrival
at Colon we will coal ship and take
on provisions. / do not know what
course we will take when we leave
Colon. l do not hesitate to believe
that our course will be headed to-
wards Europe some day soon. We
have been drilling, drilling, drilling,
every day since war was declared,
and if we ever go into action we
will show our ability to perceive and
perform"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-06-14
ABILENE COMPANY PICKS
UP DRILL WITH RAPIDITY

At the drill last evening new tao
ties were taken up by the company.
The orders were given without
speaking, the recruits watching in
stead of listening. This form of drill
is exceedingly difficult and to be-
ginners seems almost impossible to
pick up as readily as they actually
do. Lieutenant Lucier commanded,
assisted by Sergeant Smith.
Lieutenant Dudley acted as in
structor and he said the Abilene
company picked the drill up faster
and understood it better than any
unframed bunch he had ever seen.
Lieutenant Lucier did well as COM
mander and proved worthy of the
advance given him. If drill is held
once a week and the recruits en-
tinue to advance in training as
they have done, by September they
will be ready for actual service.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-06-14
STOMACH
TORN UP
Indiana Lady Describes Condition,
Which She Says Was Due To
Constipation and Tells Of
Relief Obtained From
Black Draught.

Scotisburg, Ind.-Mrs. Annie Johnson,
OF this place, writes: 81 well remember
| suffered for long time with constipa-
non, which would get me down. took
doctors medicines and any number of
purgatives. They would leave me in a
worse condition than was before taking,
and my stomach so upset =. know
once | suffered :. from constipation,
was so III we had 10 have the doctor, just
so nervous and feverish. The doctor
said would have TO quit medicines, my
stomach was so bad -.
Ny husband was reading and found
something about Thedford's Black
Draught and brought me a package to
try. used il regularly at first until be-
gan to feel better, then used Just dose
occasionally. ! was cured OF this con-
stipation and am sure the lack-Draughi
did IT,"
II your stomach is out Of order, YOU
will suffer from such disagreeable symp-
toms as headache, biliouSness, indiges-
ton, etc., and unless something is done,
serious trouble may result.
Thediord's Black faught has been
found a valuable remedy for these
troubles. II Is purely vegetable, and
acts in q prompt and natural way, help
ing 10 fekulate the liver and to cleanse
the bowels Of impurities,
Try Blaek-Draughi. EB-i5
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-06-14
ABILENE QUOTA NOW COM
PANY H, THIRD REGIMENT

The letter for the Abilene com
pany waas received from Adjutant
General Martin today. 1t is now Co.
H, Second battalion of the Third
regiment,
There will be a joint meeting of
the business mems association and
the Abilene club Monday evening at
S o'clock. This meeting concerns
the publicity tour which is being
planned. The business men of the
city pledged General Martin that
they would "get behind this com
pany" and help it along.
Orders were received concerning
Ralph Luciers appointment to a
lieutenant, so that the drill tomor-
row evening will be in charge of
Lieutenants Lucier and Dudley.
Drills are compulsory now. After
the drill Corporal Hawthorne will
hold his school which was discon-
tinued during his absence.
A new branch of study has been
taken up by Lieutenant Dudley. 1t
is the study of the semaphore signal
and the class is using the interna-
tional code.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-06-14
GASOLINE STOVE EXPLODED
Mrs. Garten Burned Badly and Fur
nituPe Damaged

Mrs. John Garten was badly burn
ed Tuesday evening at her home
west of town, when the gasoline
stove which she was lighting ex-
ploded. Some furniture was dam
aged and the room badly scorched.
Mrs. Garten had filled the stove
and had set the gasoline can down
and then proceeded to light the
stove. For some unaccountable rea-
son, fire famed up, burning Mrs
Garten and setting her waist on fire.
Her left arm was badly burned but
she was not burned otherwise. The
solder on the gasoline can, which
was sitting by the stove, melted but
luckily the gasoline did not explode.
When all the oil in the cups of the
stove had burned up, the fire died
out Several chairs and a table were
ruined and the room blackened bad
ly The accident was not as bad as
II might have been but caused a
good scare
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-06-14
LESS GRAIN THIS YEAR
Slightly More Acreage of Less Inn
portant Grains

The farmers this year are using
the plan of diversified farming more
than ever before There is both less
grain on hand and less acreage of
important grains planted than there
was a year ago. On March /, 1917,
there were the following number of
acres of grains planted:
Winter wheat 1896, corn &c.
900, rye 1928, Barley 121, Irish
potatoes ga, sweet potatoes rs and
millet sos.
On March /, 1916, the following
acreage of grains was reported:
Winter wheat 107,593, corn 1887
1851, oats 29,99O, rye 1923, barley 8,
potatoes 86n, sweet potatoes PA,
and millet 453. This shows that in
wheat and corn the acreage OF 1916
was far greater than 1917, but in
oats, barley, rye, potatoes and
sweet potatoes, more have been
planted this year.
On March /, 1917, there was on
hand 303,070 bushels of corn and
1O4,35S bushels of wheat. One year
earlier, in 1916, there was 962,497
bushels of corn and 285,594 bush
els of wheat. But with the intensi-
fled farming that everyone will use
this year the shortage will probably
be made up.