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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-05-09
other egg. ,

QUIET egg.
In estimates of necessary expens-
es Of town families you will find at
least three dollars month for
"amusements." Marsh Edison Of Po-
tato Hill spends only fifty cents a
year on amusements; one circus ey-
cry summer. But Jap Kearney does
better than this; he takes his entire
family to town on circus day, but all
they see is the parade.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-05-09

The increase in the common SOL
dier's pay is mighty good thing
In effect we were asking our men to
take the greatest possible risks for us
and in return we handed them the
salary Of a fifteen year old boy This
country is rich and can afford to pay
it's fighting men we'll.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-05-09

The cute paragraph men are asking
whether or not there is any connec-
ton between the attorney generals
residence in Madison and the threat
ened investigation in that city of the
raise to ten cent milk.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-05-09

TO those who are still inclined to
pettifog over the issues leading up to
the crisis, who find spacious reasons
for the governments not doing this
or doing that, who argue that men
should be raised for defensive pur-
poses and not for aggression-to ali
these-many are patriotic but not
truly aware of the situations gray
ity-it must be said that the time has
come for a prompt alignment under
the flag. We may all rest assured that
our president is an American gentle
man and a patriot and that he and his
advisors, will do nothing they con-
slider incompatible with the country's
best interest. They may and undoubt-
edly will make mistakes, but their err
rOrs will be Of the head and not Of
the heart. We, as loyal citizens, must
be governed by the example of the
citizens Of other countries who have
shown again and again that with them
there is and can be no divided aIleg-
lance. Destructive criticism and fault
finding will hamper the president in
the work he has to do. 1t will place
those using it in distinctly false and
unenviable light. And by its weak
and loose minded philosophy, blind
many to the dangers strewing the
pathway Of the future. This is a SER
ious matter and enc for every man
who thinks first of America, to give
his serious consideration to. Do not
be led into false premises by those
whose motives are as unpatriotic as
they are devious Get right with your
country while the getting is good.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-05-09
PLATTEVILLE.

A very pretty home wedding took
place here last Wednesday at 5
o'clock afternoon when Miss Mabel,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-05-09

Kaiser Bills position reminds one
Of the old story about the man who
went to a dance and was thrown out
repeatedly. He finally "tumbled" to
the fact that his presence was not de-
sired among the guests. Wilhelm and
his dynasty are not wanted amid the
cOncOurse of governments They
haven't found it out yet but they will.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-05-09

Well it looks as though old Teddy
wasn't to be allowed to raise his di-
vision and go to France. It looks fun
ny too-here a year or so ago every
body said that Teddy was such a fire
eater that he ought to go over and
fight and now that he is ready and
the legitimate way lies open they ig-
more him. The opinion of the man on
the street is that Teddy should be
given a commission and that $4,000
men would rally to his standard for a
grand cleanup. Teddy is a fighter
from his stubby toes to his aggres-
sive hair and we think he would
make good general.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-05-09

Forgetfulness is the nobIest remedy
for injuries.
The Detroit times., 1917-04-18
The Confessions of a Wife
Men Are Adjudged Guilty Before They Are Heard.

Little book. sometimes you should
be glad you have no eyes There
are some sights that wound the
heart so deepwthe scar never heals
one OF these sights confronted me
as pulled myself together at the
door OF the life savers tent.
Everyone had been sent away eI-
eept the physician. the nurse and
the man Who were working at tho
wAter-soaked inanimAte thing that
had once been Malcolm Stuart
Dick stood at the foot helping the
nurses. but his face in It's cold mar.
BILE Wilderness told me nothing
Don't you hurt him" was my FIRST
exclamation az saw them try TO
make him breathe by artificial
means
you had better not stay here
said Dick in a monotonous tone. but
he did not look up. neither did he
stop for one instant his efforts in
helping TO resuscitate Malcolm.
don't think had ever realized
Malcolm stuart was so handsome,
little book. until saw him lying
there so helpless His beauty was
terrible. His staring brown eyes,
from which that wondrous smile had
ned. the Wilderness which made his
tanned arms and hands uncanny,
seemed 20 protest against death.
I thought OF our dear companion
ship during the summer. OF his ten
der sympathy and understanding
''He loved me-" was my sobbing cry
under my breath. HE loved me and
be IL dead"
Then came the superstition that
makes one ask IN times like this.
WAS II because Il was wrong to
love me that he has been punished
wnl my punishment for loving him
be that must 90 on living with
Dick. dragging this dead secret
about with met"
looked up to hnd Dicks eyes
upon me and In them was such
strange expression. II was "a II he
were mutely asking me not TO Judge
until he could explain.
returned his glance ooldly-whAt
was there 10 sxplaini The man 20
whom was married had let the man
/ loved die, had cowardly turned tall
ana come back and left him out
there in his struggle,
why had he done this. Certainly
not from any hint % jealousy. for
~ far as Dick was concerned he was
absolutely ignorant OF anything ex-
cept the merest acquaintance be-
tween Malcolm Stuart and me
BY perverse fate they had never
met until that day. Dick knew
nothing about the letters that had
passed between Malcolm and me.
Certainly he would be the last one
10 believe his wife had listened 10
words Of love that vsry afternoon
from the man whom he had let die
The Detroit times., 1917-04-18

"Phewl Seems like old times.
doesn't Il. Nanny" painted Danny
Meadow Mouse az safe under the
pile OF old rails In Farmer Browns
barnyard they listened 10 Black
Pussy's growl OF disappointment as
she felt around for them with =
black paw Then he chuokled. Il
feel as n life had begun all over
again. Nanny" said he. 1T was too
tame there In that barn"
But II was very nice not to have
10 worry all the time" replied Nan
ny timidly.
$50 II WAS. so II was" Danny an
swered. But II we lived that way
long We wouldn't be worth a nip OF
my tail for looking out for ourselves
In time OF danger. You know II Is
only by using them that wits are
kept sharp. And then what a place
10 bring up children In that barn
would be! Why, they never would
learn anything there. Every one to
his own place. and our place IL In
the grass OF the beautiful Green
Meadows. under the blue. blue sky
Now we've got 10 give that pesky
black trouble maker the slip. There
is one thing sure and that In that
We have learned a lot about Black
Pussy since we have been up here.
She'll sit and watch the place where
we ran In and never once thipk that
We may leave some other way. Get
ting away from her is going 20 be
eaAy"
For awhile Danny and Nanny kept
perfectly stu. resting and getting
their breath. Then. taking care not
20 make the teenlest. veeniest
sound. Danny peeped out. Just as
be expected, there sat Black Pussy
with her eyes fixed on the place
where Danny and Nanny had disap-
peared under the pile OF old rails
Down inside Danny chucklcd. Then
he signaled Nanny and they tiptoed
where they could tip-toe and crawled
where they had TO crawl until they
reached the other side OF the pile of
old rails. and not once did they
make a sound 10 reach the ears OF
Black Pussy.
Danny peeped out. The way
seemed clear and he boldly scam.
psred out. Nanny right at his heels.
Both laughed as they thought OF
Black Pussy patiently watching on
the other side OF that pile OF rails.
Straight to the nearest fence they
seampered. for Danny had learned
when he was very young that II Is
along fences that tall weeds and
bushes grow and that grass is not
cut. but grows tall and then when
cold weather comes falls over and
makes a matted tangle under which
a Meadow Mouse often can travel
far without once being Seen by
watchful eyes above.
II was a long. long journey they
had before them. Danny knew that
II wouldn't have seemed long TO you
The Detroit times., 1917-04-18
One Woman S Story
sY CAROLYN sEEcHER.

what ] said. II was a habit Robert
had when any OF his political friends
were with Us. and It annoyed me
terribly.
I'm promise"
"All night then. I'll ask them" SO
II was settled.
Myrtle went with me 20 select the
tree, then came for two afternoons
to help me trim H. She was as eI-
cited as was over II. We kept
the door into the living room locked
so Bruce couldn't get a glimpse OF
u, and his poor little heart was al
most broken because OF our secrecy.
Brother Bruce and Philip arrived
the day before, and Philip had kept
his word about giving Bruce. Jr- all
the noise-making toys he could rnd.
Myrtle and became almost hys-
tertcal when we helped the boys un-
lack. Drums. ffes. Whistles. elsc-
trio trains. eevrything In the world
boy OF three or four could play
with, The baby too they had re
nembered most bountifully. Big
tolls and little dolls. woolly animals
and SOFT toys. suitable for a girl"
Philip had announced rather ssr-
castically when we unwTappsd them
They had also remembered both
Robert and me. Robert with books
he had long wanted and me with q
wonderful set OF china. Father
cent me check for a hundred dol
lars and also sent both children
money for their bank accounts.
Dad believes IN looking out for a
rainy day" Phil laughed when he
saw the checks
Il think Il was perfectly lovely Of
him. Myrtle enthused. I'm sure
the children have toys enough for
= lifetime"
Just wait" Phil threatened
Bruce. Jrs isn't quite old enough
yet, but the day Is coming pretty
Foon when he shall make you all
wish for some sort OF quiet OF I miss
my guess"
Philip, ~ you give that boy any.
thing more 20 make noise with I'll
move out and let him have the
house" | declared.
The Detroit times., 1917-04-18
SOCIETY

Excelsior W. c. T u. will hold the
annual meeting Thursday afternoon.
in the home OF Mrs. James A. Nc
Nabb. No II Biddle-st.
o
Miss Marian Jones entertained NJ
dinner Tuesday evening for MiSs
Carolyn Hubbard and Charles A.
Purcells. whose marriage will take
place Saturday.
o
The engagement is announced OF
Miss Alexandra T. Hurst. daughter
OF Mrs. Alexander Hurst, TO olin
Metz Whitman. son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles B. whitman.
o
An exhibition drill and informal
dancing party will be given Thurs
day evening. in Arcadia. by the
ladies' Arab patrol. The drill will
begin at o'clock and dancing viii
follow.
o
Frank Alvah PArson. OF New
York, who IS In Detroit for several
addresses on art and interior deco
ration. spoke 10 the Women Prinei-
pals club wednesday afternoon. In
the Federation clubhouse. on Art
and It's relation 10 modern prob
lens"
o.
Mr. and Mrs, Clayton A. Grinneil
gave a dinner for 1s guests Monday
evening. in honor OF the Rev. M.
S. Rice. pastor OF the North Wood
ward Methodist church, who leaves
May l. for Europe. where he viii
do chaplain services in the trenches.
o
Mrs. Lucy Seward Noble Will give
an illustrated lecture on Japan"
wednesday evening. in the Hotel
Pontchartrain ballroom. under the
auspices OF Michigan chapter,
Daughters OF 1872, the proceeds 70
be devoted 10 Red Cross work
o
Mrs Emma Ockford entertained
at dinner Tuesday evening. in the
Detroit Athletic club, for her daugh-
ter. Miss Marguerite Ockford and
Norman Freeman ChsmberlIn, and
their bridal party Places were
The Detroit times., 1917-04-18

The Henry Irving Dramatic club,
under the direction OF Edward u.
Perkins, will present Captain Rack.
EFT" three-act comedy drama, sun
day evening, April %. in st. Joseph'y
parish auditorium. for the benefit ~
81. Peter ClaYer Aid society There
Will be matinee on the same day.
The cast includes Misses Rose
Krass, Elyira Moeller and Nettie
Thiery Messrs Edward Prena,
Frank Prena, Leo Wharam, II. La
tourneau aud Daniel Dacey. Special
features OF the program will be so
los by James ] Mylon, baritone.
and William O'Kcefe, character
singer The committee in charge in
cludes Misses VI. Fitzgerald, VI. Sci
terra. Setter. VI Muenz, NJ. Martin.
Z. Hon. II Becker c. KteBba. Z
MoigHeu A. MoigReu, l.. Miehen-
fielder, A. Jaminet NJ Drosto and l.
Schuknecht
The Detroit times., 1917-04-18

or TO me, but 10 such little folks as
Danny and Nanny Meadow Mouse II
was a very long journey indeed. SO
they wisely decided not to hurry too
fast In fact, they stopped to rest
very, very often. They would
scAmper along a few feet, then stop
under cover OF a mass OF old dead
grass while Danny looked and lis
tened and listened and looked TO
make sure that the way was clear
for the next run.
II was one OF these times while
they were resting that there was a
fudden snufing sound that sent cold
shivers all over them. II was Bow
ser the Hound who happened along
Just then and stopped 20 sniff in the
very patch OF grass under which
they were hiding. You know II f.
Bowser's way 20 sniff at everything
as he goes along.
Quick" cried Danny. and darted
out from under the grass and into
a little hole among the roots Of a
tree Nanny followed and there they
painted with excitement ~ Bowser
clumsily tried to dig them out and
couldn't because OF the roots. Bow
ser didn't really want them. He
Just tried 10 catch them for the fun
OF II. and when he found he couldn't
he soon gave up and trotted on. As
soon as they were sure he was out
OF the way they started on.
Presently they came TO a little
open place among the bushes along
the fence and Danny started 10
scamper across. Just In the nick OF
time he saw something that made
him turn and run back so suddenly
that he ran right into Nanny and
Knocked her over
What is IT." asked Nanny anx
iously.
Mr. Blacksnake taking sun
bath" whispered Danny. his teeth
chattering with fright Don't make
sound, Nanny, not a sound +"
Next story-"Whlch Was LOST"
The Detroit times., 1917-04-18

without making any EFFORT to save
Yes" | said TO myself wonder.
ingly. 'he did start 10 save him and
then he deliberately turned around
and came back" had thought
many things OF Dick but had never
thought him a coward Indeed. much
as hated him al that momen, great
az was the contempt in my heart for
him. as little as ! could understand
his motives. could not think that
the man who was trying so hard 20
bring back life 10 the man he had
let die was a despicable coward
And yet--there could De no expla
nation Since the world began tho
only difference between man and
brute was that man came TO his
kind In time OF need and the brute
let his kind die--alone
Why then bad Dick done this, BY
what twist OF the brain could he
ever Justify himself 70 himself, lot
alone TO me.
IT was too bad you did not see
him, sir" said one Of tho life savers
You might have held him above
water until we got there"
And we might have had two dead
men instead OF one" said bis com
pAnion. The gentleman was all in
when he reached shore. as II was"
At this point Dick. without q word.
dropped forward on the body OF Nal
colin Stuart IN a dead faint The
surgeon had sGd, IT Is no use.
foys, the man is dead"
(To BE Continued
The Detroit times., 1917-04-18
CHAPTER LHlI.

l had never played better In my
life. ! knew II before Lenore told
me, and before the tumultuous APP
plause OF the audience greeted me
when she took my hand and pulled
me back with her for the second
curtain call. She had some beauti.
fui flowers. but my surprise Was
very genuine when magnificent
bouquet OF long stemmed roses were
passed 10 me over the footlights.
! could scarcely walt until the cur.
tam rung down 10 look AZ the card
Some lingering hope that Robert
had sent them was dispelled when
I saw Harper Cartoons card with
a message OF congratulAtion AZ.
tached Robert had entirely ignored
me. altho had several other bou-
quets.
After the concert-which was an
immense suecess-was over. people
crowded around congratulating us.
Foremost among them was Harper
Carleton.
81 am proud OF my little friend"
he whispered.
IT am glad II did WELL an
swered. my face flushing a. the
praise had received.
III you are ready. Margaret. We
win CO." / heard Robert say, and
turned 10 nnd him standing near
without a word I walked out with
him; and neither OF us spoke until
VIC had gone some distance, when l
could no longer restrain my curl
osity.
Had you been waiting long. Rob
ert7" asked. knowing that in that
way I could find out II he had boen
in the audience.
NO, only about Ave minutes" he
answered
was really hurt and ohagrined.
said nothing. but held my roses
closely and thought that | had n
friend who had cared enough TO at.
tend. and 10 show his appreciation.
I hoped yet dreaded that Robert
would notice and comment upon
ny flowers. But he did neither.
and We went Immediately 10 bed
be referring 10 the hard day he eX
rected on the morrow. and too dis
tressed by his silence 10 care 70
talk.
Harper Carleton called the next
Gay. and by his enthusiasm and his
compliments made me feel that !
Rad given him plessursble enjoy.
nlent and that I had acquitted my
yelf we'll
- expect Drayton has told you all
that" he added, when he had I'm
ished talking OF the concert
NO indeed He wasn't there,
l replied, flushing
"He missed great treat" Har
per returned. then changed. or trio1
10 change. the subject.
Robert isn't particularly fond OF
music and Is very busy" ex
planned, loath to have him think
Robert had remained away without
reason
After my next Music lesson told
my teacher / should discontinue
them for the present. I felt II wa
useless 10 spend 50 much time and
money for something which gave
Robert no particular pleasure. and
which he objected 10 my using FOR
others save in the privacy OF cur
home
Christmas WAS approaching and
bent all my energies. spent all my
pare time getting ready for g. Tho
children were 10 have a tree. Bruce
and Philip were coming 20 spend
The holiday week. and I had also In.
vted Myrtle and Ned Caldwell
why not add Tim Mulhany and
HIS wife 10 your party" Robert
asked when I told him OF Myrtle
and Ned
Il will II you will promise not 70
take Tim OF into another room and
talk politics" replied. laughing
little. but nevertheless meaning
The Detroit times., 1917-04-18

tour and while In Detroit viii sell
her refugee dolls made In Paris BY
Polish painters and sculptors OF re-
nown. These bits OF artistic en-
dsavor are nearly all done by men
who have seen service and have
been injured. The proceeds from
the sale go toward their maintain
Rnce and other worthy war Dement'S.
The self-sacrifce and earnest work
OF Mr.. Paderewski and his wife In
behalf OF their native land. and the
war sufferers in general. have not
been eXcelled during the last two
years.
With a program made up OF re-
quest numbers. the Orpheus club
save one OF It's delightful concerts
Tuesday evening. In the Hotel Stat.
Ter ballroom. Charles Frederic
Morse. director OF the club. which IN
composed OF "a male voices. has
achieved remarkable success In
training he voices % the nicsties
OF part singing. The effects OF light
and shade. OF volume and deiicscy,
are artistic In me highest degree.
The selections on orpheus club pro
grams are always out OF the ordi-
nary. and when an old and familiar
composition n given. II 10 presented
In such . manner a. 20 seem fresh
and new. The soioists Tuesday
evening, were Marvin stoddsrd. bar
ttpns. and Orvflls Grifith. tenor.
The Detroit times., 1917-04-18

both members OF the club and tholg
work was enthusiastically rsoo1ve4
The large audience made 40 en&1pe
" OF subscribers and their mv1oCD
guests. was generous m applause
and appreciation OF the One progrsm
presented.
The Detroit times., 1917-04-18

The appearance OF Ignatz Jan Pad.
erewsh. the tAmous Polish pianist.
in the armory. Thursday evening.
April 10, 10 OF double interest BE-
cause OF the artists great fame mu-
sically and because OF the promh
nent part he has taken in the war
problems OF the day, particularly as
concerns his native land. Poland
Madame Paderewski accompanies
her distinguished husband on this
The Detroit times., 1917-04-18

A woman eoncehs what she does
not know
The Detroit times., 1917-04-18

laid for Is guests Of a table arts
tlcally decorated with pink and
white spring flowers.
o
Four new members wsre added 20
the AliendAle w. c. T. o.. Tuesday
afternoon. ~ q meeting In the home
OF Mrs. Thomas Myers, No lSl See
baldtAve. The Rev. Frank Foster
Fitohett defined the difference be-
tween temperance and prohibition.
Mrs. Charles l. Smith. contralto.
sang a group OF songs In pleasing
manner. accompanied by Miss Mar
garet silby. Mrs. walter Bonner
gave several readings.
%
Favors Of red. white and blue
George Washington hats. nagr and
balloons carrying the national en-
blsm. and decorations Of ths Starr
and Stripes. marked the second an
niversary birthday dinnsr-danss q
the Detroit Athlstio club Tuesday
evening. Covers were laid for 10
wards of 500 members md thsir
ladies. Dancing was enjoyed during
the serving Of dinner and In the
main ballroom following dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph white, OF
Kelly's Island. o.. announce the mar
rage OF their sister. Mis- Ooyfne
white, 70 Duane Owen Buttsrfeid.
OF Highland Park. Mich. Saturday,
April IA. Mr.. Butterneld s q senior
in Ohio Wesleyan university and has
enrolled with the war department
for signal corps service. which fsot
advanced the plans for the marriage
TO a much earlier date than had
been arranged.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-02

million dollars
been recorded in the 1916 closed
No other medium employed printed similar
None other
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-02

city, in 1916, as compared with 663 in
1915, according to the annual report of
the National Highway Protective asso-
citation, made public yesterday. Those
who lost their lives in New York city
numbered 800, while trolley cars killed
rs more and wagons IA.
According to the report the number
killed in the state by automobiles was
the largest ever recorded in single
year. The increase is attributed to the
fact that it Is not necessary for the
driver of motor car to have state
license before he can operate a car in
streets and highways.
In New Jersey, where the licensing OF
every operator is required, there was a
material decrease in the number of
deaths from automobiles. In that state
2l5 persons were killed in 1916, as com
pared with 24l in 1915.
Publicity and improved protective
measures are credited with lessening the
number of fatal accidents at railroad
crossings. The number killed at cross
ings in this state in 1915 was l22, while
in 1916 it was only 50.