davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-11

papers and darning socks or. If they
play or opera
What on earth's the matter with
you. dad queried the 1S-year-old
daughter, glancing up from the pa
per and then, not waiting for him
to answer, Il wonder where Cog
giles can be was sure I'd be late
and here he is keeping me waiting, -
she went on.
Goggles, who's Goggles?" queried
Steve
Bah and Babbette looked up in
surprise. why Goggles is Bah
bette's new friend with the eight
cylinder. 1t makes it so nice for
Babbette''
"which-goggles or the eight
cylinder queried Steve.
Don't be silly, Dad" said the
resplendent young thing, as she
folded her VIZ n arms about Steve
and kissed him on the chin in a
thoroughly daughterly fashion. I'm
not a bit interested in GOggles-but
any one would dote on his motor"
Steve caught the faint perfume
Intoxicating, exotic-that chung TO
his daughters evening frock. When
he had courted Bah, he recalled.
girls used some simple scent-vio-
let or lily of-the-vaIley. Those
were simple days. what a thing it
must be To be young. Steve thought.
young when girls used perfume like
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-11

Aunt Roberta had sent the white
satin to Barbara's mother years be-
fore. when Barbara was only a child.
It's shining white lengths. carefully
folded in sheet had been laid
away in the top drawer or the old
mahogany nighboy eve since Bar
bara could remember Sometimes.
when she was very good, as a little
girl her mother would get the sat
ir out 10 show 20 her and when she
grew older her mother promised
that IL should be hers for a we'd
ding dress. When Barbara was iu
her teens. n slim shy girl with
smooth brown hair and or ght
cheeks. she used 10 steal 20 the
highboy and look a. the satin. strok-
ing rs folds and seeing visions. once
she even took IL out and draped IL
about her shoulders before the mir
ror. bat she never told anyone ~
that.
Aunt Roberta. who had sent this
rich cift 10 the little sray farm
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-11

wonderful constitution could not
stand a siege like he had had. He
had been overworked before An
nette's illness and had not slept
three hours a day while she was in
danger. Helen knew all he needed
was rest 70 brain and body and she
saw that ne got IT, When ne was
we'll enough 10 stand 4, she read
TO him. Her soothing voice worked
wonders. In a very short time he
was able 20 sit up but was not anx-
ious 70 recover entirely.
II don't know what l could have
done without you or what / am 60
ing 20 do when you are gone" he
told Helen when she suggested that
both her patients were well enough
10 do without her r. there is any
thing I can do 10 repay you I hope
you won't delay asking me"
IF you VIII use your influence 20
secure my school back again for
me- There Is a D-w teacher there
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-11
By Louise Oliver

pc was, an inward rage slowly grow
ing that that silly letter had got in
with the rest OF his stuff
He had 20 submit 20 her attitude
of dismissal however. and made no
furTher attempt ST an explanation.
So he paid his bill-he insisted or
that-and departed
John Warren. q brother cfficer.
was strolling with the lieutenant
along the main street OF the little
town that night. Away 20 their
right lay another town OF wood and
canvas housing 10000 men in train
ing.
Bob said Warren suddenly.
slipping a hand through HIS com
panions arm, come along and see
what Nary's doing I've got the
most loyal sister IN the world"
And iu a few minutes the two
men were standing before the little
brick building with the sign. PUB
lie Stenographer. Soldiers Free"
Your sister" exclaimed our lieu
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-11

for the occasion. and she had very
little money. Why not use the white
satin? That would end the matter.
once and for all.
Having decided, Barbara proceed
ed 70 put her plan into action. Her
mother and Mortified Auna Amelia
found her pinning a pattern on the
satin an hour or so later: indeed she
had even cut into it.
You're not going 10 use it," Aunt
Amelia exclaimed. Not 10 wear,
Why Barbara, I always thought II
you didn't marry II would be a fam
lily heirloom for Marguerite. I didn't
suppose you meant % make il Up.
ever"
Barbara was not impressed by this
protest from Marguerite's mother.
she shipped calmly into the next
length.
IT'S mine" she said, and 7 need
q new gown. 7 can't afford 70 keep
il any longer"
Barbara's mother sighed.
Well" she said, Il always
thought that you az least had one
nice thing 70 he buried in--I don't
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-11

tenant.
Yes. She wanted 20 come alons
snd she gave up her position as
reader on The Standard Post 70 bs
near me. Thia Sc what shes doinr
now. Isn't she a brick o"
The Standard Post. That's The
magazine that publishes my books
I'm serial before they come out
WEy. che must know-she dos-
knoV-that letter was part ~ ny
last story"
What on esrth are sou talking
bout. Bob >"
Put the Lieutenant now knew
what lay in the depths q those
brown eyes. Shs had besn teasin.
him,
SAY JOHNNY know vou~ sister
already Can't re make A call
sometime"
That's exactly what I'm doing
TOW. Bobby. She asked ne 20
bring YOU tonight"
Copyright, 1879
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-11

Whenever its convenient 10 let
me have them" ne returned.
Tomorrow morning at 10?"
That will do nicely"
And the lieutenant took his de-
parture reluctanly, as ne had not
found out what It was the eyes con-
tanned.
The next morning az 10 he pre-
sented himself for the documents.
this time armed with a few leading
remarks that might make converse
ton.
Nice little place here, he began.
It's very comfortable, she re-
turned demurely.
Been here long,"
Just a month"
And then the conversation refused
to grow further and the soldier was
on the point OF asking how much
he owed, when the girl held up
sheet of paper on which he recog-
nized his own hand writing.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-11

Goggles. You so. 90 Go lt-lL yoI
don't somebody else will There's
always somebody else waiting -fuse
as You were toniEht-to take YOUR
place and that always makes yol
sore"
1T must have been nice. unused
Shorty from across the room. ''l
the days when our fathers ana
mothers We're young before zirls
had fraternities and things This
way, for every dance they let yoI
go 20 with them. YOU have 90 sat 0uE
an evening ike this. But YOU ha~s
10 do g."
Must be nice 90 be an old fellow
ard 10 have the Slrl you've been
sitting around for all 20 yourself
sitting somewhere near YOU while
YOU are home and comforta bic g
That was from Goggles.
You bet agreed Carrots.
An hour later Carrots and Bah
bette found Bah still sitting in ia.
glow OF the lamp a neat pile o.
socks and Babbette's gay silk stool
ing were before her Her eyes were
heavy but she smiled radiautly to-
their return Steve pulled of h.4
hat and before taking HE cost OIL.
rushed 70 her, lifted her 10 hes
feet and held her sleepy form O.,
him. Bah you're the dearest ami
sweetest In the world. Tt's great 70
be forty five
Copyright. 1917
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-11

any control over the school in those
DAYS and he couldn't see how things
could possibly be different now. He
was the only doctor in the village
and was kept so busy ne hadn't an
opportunity 10 visit the school and
see how Helen's plan Of love and
sympathy for each pupil worked
out. True, his little motherless
daughter, Annette, spoke in glowing
terms OF Miss Paterson. but then
she was only a very small child and
couldn't have any real conception
Of how the school was disciplined.
He had met the teacher once or
twice and remembered her but
vaguely. a slip OF a girl that looked
as if she would faint II her pupils
became unruly.
Before she caught the train home,
Helen had a call to make. One OF
her favorite pupils had been III for
some time and rumor had il that the
child had diphtheria. For the safe
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-11

II didn't know about this" she
said. whether you wanted It type
written or not. Perhaps / shouldn't
have read IL, but I was halfway
down the page before I realized that
II evidently did not belong with the
rest Of the work. 1 didn't do Il be-
cause-well, as a rule one doesn't
send sentiment done in type"
lie took the paper and glanced
over it hurriedly. This ia what il
said:
Dearest: Here I am at last,
thousand miles away, in a country
that would be paradise on earth
were you here. But when I look
at the mountains 1 see only your
dear face. the lakes are pools that
only remind me OF your eyes. The
sun on the pine forests is your hair
and the whole sweetness Of the
country Is your smile-you-dear
gtrl, my beloved Angela"
There was more, but just here the
soldier looked UP, the red mounting
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-11
ALIAS CARROTS

Bah was sitting darning socks in
the mellow glow OF the Iiying-room
table light when Babbette appeared
at the door. Bah in a gray frock
with a white hchu. hair parted in
the middle and spectacIes on her
little nose was demure. Babbette
made one breathe fast just 10 look
az her. standing there with round.
bare arms and round young body.
Steve. reading his paper ard sitting
opposite 10 Bah at the table. swal-
lowed hard and blinked
What's the matter. dear?" Bah
asked. taking off her glasses and
looking NJ him anxiously Doesn't
Babbette's dress look pretty I cop
fed it after one in a shop window on
the avenue. We didn't think IL
looked home-madey'
ooh that's all rights i'm
mense." Steve hurried That's not
the trouble. I was trying TO grasp
the idea that that girl there is my
daughter"
Steve Novel; rose with his hands
in his pockets ard paced the room
meditatively for q minute while
Sab busted herself fastening the
buttons Of Babette's gloves. tucking
In lock OF hair here and loosening
n few there. Steve paused when he
arrived before the mirror over the
mantelpiece. peered in and then,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-11
THE GREATER NEED

~ Of the other pupils she had not
visited him before but there was
no harm in calling now, she
thought. The little lad, Ned Hook
ms, a bright little wisp. was dying
and she was just in time.
After il was all over and the doc
tor was leaving he offered to drive
Helen TO the station. She felt a
little bitterness toward him, know
ing he was responsible for the
change in her school, but she MOTTO
ed that he looked worried and up
set Perhaps the impregnable DR..
Arnold was human after all, she
thought. Something was troubling
him-his conscience over his treat
ment OF her, perhaps. She would
give him a chance 10 right himself
at any rate. so che accepted his Of
fer.
ct am afraid my own little girl
IL coming down with She same
thing" he remarked in worried
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-11

Il think can help yeu," she
said. My brother is a graduate
doctor and has just finished his hos
pital training. He will be able to
handle your practice while you put
all your time on this case. I viii
wire him to come right down to-
night and I know he will 60 it."
You're ar angel" was all the
doctor could say as he grasped her
hand.
AS Helen promised. her brother
arrived and DR.. Arnold was pleased
with his appearance and knowledge
OF his work. He worked over his
child for days until the crisis was
passed. Helen waited on his every
wish and between them they won
the hard fight
After Annette passed the danger
zone and was we'll on the way 70
convalescence. the doctor broke
down Helen had seen il coming
for days. Even his iron will and
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-11

slowly 10 his temples.
Il don't know how this got in,
he said. 4 don't suppose you'H be
lieve me when ] tell YOU.
Certainly. a letter like that re-
quires no apology she smiled in
terruptng him I have been Won
dering just how IL would be TO set
one like that from someone yoJ
thought a lot or"
But 1 want 10 tell you about it
this letter is just part Of"
She held MP a hand. Don't spoil
the illusion for me. please she
smiled. Il like 10 think of some
girl getting a message like that.
And besides I'm not so sure that
she'd want it explained TO anybody
else. 7 know I shouldn't"
Again there was that battling eX-
preston in her eyes-not wholly
amusement--no, not amusement al
all. And again the young soldier
felt that he wanted 10 look and look
and look again, 70 End out just what
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-11

typewriter ceased and young
woman rose from her place behind
a desk and came forward Certain
y II she were self-supporting. she
did IL well. The lieutenant. soldier
that ne was, could not help admir-
ing her Independent air and bust
ness-Ike bearing. Her eyes were
brown. her hair was drawn back
in soft waves from a smooth white
forehead and a firm little chin tilt
ed out rather assertively over a high
white stock collar and neat black
tie.
Good morning" she said. All,
that was better.
When she spoke and smiled and
her lips formed themselves into va
riOus curves over her even teeth, the
look OF independence was not prom
inent. And the lieutenant, being a
man, liked that. He smiled his en-
tire approval.
Good morning ne answered,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-11
OUR OWN PAGE OF SUNDAY SHORT STORIES
THE LOVE LETTER

The young man IN khaki stopped
before a little brick building in the
wide window Of which hung a mod
est sign. Public stenographer. Sol
diers Free"
1t was exactly what ne was look
ing for-not the soldiers free" part,
exactly. for as a lieutenant in the
army he had a hard time getting rid
OF his pas. as IL was. II seemed
that everybody wanted 10 do some
thing for nothing for q soldier. and
the gOvernm ent was boarding him
and sbeltering him in a manner that
left no room FOR no extra expense.
So why should a little hard work
ing. self-supporting, and perhaps
family supporting stenOgrapher
want 20 do work for nothing for q
big, husky soldier ike himself But
ne smiled as he opened the door.
he liked the patriotic spirit Of that
81 En.
As ne entered, the swapping Of a
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-11

Helen Paterson collected her
books and packed them neatly into
her ciub-bug She wasn't coming
back 20 the little village school that
had grown So familiar 20 her and
become part of her life, and the
thought of leaving II and the pupils
who had won place ia her heart
panied her II was not because OF
jnefficieuCy that she had not been
re-engaged for another term. for
the pupils had advanced with re-
markable strides under her tutor
axe. but because she was a woman
and DR. Arnold didn't approve Of
woman teacher for so large a
school. and on the school board DR..
ArnoId'S word was Law.
The doctor remembered when he
was boy and what a time they
Ted the Scboolmasters. That was
when the spare the rod and spoil
he child" ~ole was rigidly enforced.
- woman teacher Wouldn't have had
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-11

The doctor was too grateful &c
make even a pretense of refusal
II was a big sacrifice for Helen to
give up her Christmas holiday but
she hardly thought Of that. Despite
her careful nursing and the doctors
skill little Annette's case became
critical
ITO save her 1 should be with her
all my time. but with so much sick
ness in the village and not another
doctor within 90 miles, / can't con-
scientiously devote all my time 70
Annette. even though she is my
own" the doctor said to Helen after
a particularly trying night.
Helen was beginning 10 see the
real side OF the doctors character
He was still i'm his early thirties,
but his responsibilities in the vii
lage had aged him before his time
His true self was reflected in his
love for his child and his devotion
10 duty.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-11

opening brown bag in search OF
some papers. He felt that his ap-
praisal had lasted long enough for
good taste. although for some rea-
son he was loath 20 turn away from
those eyes. They seemed 20 hold
something he did not understand.
They gave him the feeling that ne
wanted 20 look and look again 70
find out what mystery lay in their
depths.
II left home in a great hurry"
he explained. and had to leave
some OF my business unfinished
There are some letters here L have
written in camp and ! should like
10 have them typewriter, one car
bon Of each, please"
She waited without answering
while he found the papers, and
counted them out, when he handed
them over.
When do you want them ?" she
asked.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-11

tone after they had talked over the
sad scene they had just left. "She
is in bed now. If she has diphtheria
IL will go hard with her. Just at
the holiday season l am afraid l
won't be able to get a nurse from
the city and none of the villagers
will touch a contagious case. Little
Ned would have recovered IL he
had had proper nursing"
I'VE have time 20 stop off and see
her now" Helen said Il wouldn't
leave knowing Annette was in dan
ger"
Little Annette was in grave dan
ger, Helen saw that at once. Il
am going 10 stay right here" she
told the doctor. Il would never
forgive myself if I went home and
left Annette without some capable
hand to care for her. I know she
will be better with me- than with
anyone else; she knows me so well
and we are such great friends"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-02-01
Subscribe for the Ward County In
dependent-$1.50 per year.
SUMMONS,

SUMMONS.
State Of North Dakota, County Of Ward,
SIS. In District Court, Eighth judicial
District
Jennie Ward, Plaintiff,
VI.
David Ward, Defendant
SUMMONS.
State Of North Dakota to the Above
Named Defendant:
You are hereby summoned to answer
the complaint in this action which Is on
file in the office of the Clerk Of the Dis
trict Court, Ward County, N. D., and to
serve copy of your answer upon the sub
scriber at his Office in the City of Mi
not, County Of Ward, and State Of North
Dakota, within thirty days after the
service of this summons upon you, ex-
elusive Of the day Of service; and in
case of your failure to appear or answer.
judgment will be taken against you by
default for the relief demanded in the
complaint.
Dated at Minot North Dakota, this
18th day Of December, 1916.
p. ]. ENGESETH,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Postofflce and Office Address,
Lift Minot, North Dakota.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-02-01
SUMKO1S,

SuaGkONs.
State of North Dakota, County of Ward
In District Court, Eighth Judicial Dis.
c. Aurland, Plaintiff,
VS..
E. S. Hon,
any estate or interest in or lien or
soribed in the Somplssiinnt. Defendants
The State Of North Dakota to the Above
Named Defendants:
You and each of you are hereby sum-
moned to answer the complaint Of this
sWer upon the SUBS supscrSe eP' within oa Thirty
days after the service Of this summons
upon you, exclusive Of the day Of SER
vice; and in case Of your failure to APP
pear or answer. Judgment will be taken
you by default for the relief de-
manded in the complaint. Such COM
Clerk Of the iDistrict Court TIN in and FOR for
6. AURLAND,
Office, Residence and Post ONCE
Address, Minot. Ward County, N. D.
Dated December 20, 1915.
To Each of said Defendants:
You and each of you are hereby noti-
brought to determine adverse claims to
the lot numbered one Of block numbered
three of the Coney Island Addition to the
City Of Minot as shown by the plat
thereof filed and recorded in the office
Of the Register of Deeds in and for
Ward County, North Dakota, and located
in the City. Of Minot, in Ward County
and State Of North Dakota; to quiet title
thereto in the plaintiff and to exclude
the defendants and each of them from
any estate or interest in or lien or in
cumbrance upon the same; that no per-
sonal claim is made against the said de-
PENDANTS or any or either Of them.
c. AURLAND,
Plaintiff.
Dated December 20, 1916. LITE
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-02-01
4 MINOT WOMAN'S
EXPERIENCE

Can you doubt the evidence Of this
Minot woman?
You can verify Minot endorsement.
Read this:
Mrs. Anthony Botz, 214 S. Reishus
st., Minot, says: "An attack Of grip
weakened my kidneys. I suffered for
q long time after that from pain and
lameness across the small of my back.
Any exertion was painful. Doan's
Kidney Pills soon removed the trou-
bles."
No Trouble Since.
OVER TWO YEARS LATER, Mrs.
Botz said: my kidneys haven't given
me any trouble since used Doan's
Kidney Pills."
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don't simp-
~ ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Botz has twice publicly recon-
mended. Foster Milburn Co., Props,
Buffalo, N. Y.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-02-01
Deeds OF word County. N, D,

Deeds Of Ward County, N. D.
And whereas, the said MORTGAGE, pur.
suant to the terms Of said mortgage, has
on said property in the sum of $500 on
December !, 1915. and has paid taxes on
said lots in the sum of $175.47 on Janu-
have been added to the amount due on
the note and interest secured by said
mortgage, and there will be due on such
$9O9.25, and also the costs and disburse-
ments Of this foreclosure including at
torney's fees.
Dated January II, 1917.
LOUISE +. KERMOTT
Mortgagee
JOHN NEDRELOE,
Sheriff Of Ward County, N. D.
c. B. Davis,
Attorney for Mortgage
Minot, N. D. 1-11-t6
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-02-01
est in or lien or incumbrance upon the
prOpertY described in the complaint,

est in or lien or incumbrance upon the
property described in the complaint,
Defendants
State Of North Dakota to the Above
Named Defendants:
You are hereby summoned to answer
the complaint Of the plaintiff in the
above entitled action and to serve copy
Of your answer upon the subscribers at
their office in the City of Minot, Ward
County, North Dakota, within thirty
days after the service Of this summons
upon you, exclusive Of the day OF SER
vice: and in case Of your failure to ap-
pear or answer. judgment will be taken
against you by default for the relief de-
manded in the complaint.
The complaint in the above entitled &C
ton will be on file in the Office Of the
Clerk Of the. District Court OF Ward
County, North Dakota. within thirty
days from the date hereof.
Dated at Minot, North Dakota, this
21st day Of December, 1916.
BRADFORD & NASH,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Office and post office address,
Minot, North Dakota.
70 the Above NAMED Defendants:
Notice is hereby given that the fore.
going above entitled action Is brought
for the purpose of determining the ad.
verse claims to the following described
premises situate in the County OF Ward
and State of North Dakota, to-wtt: pts
II and IS Of Block II of Brooklyn Addi-
ton to the City Of Mfnot, North Dakota
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-02-01
Notice OF MORTGAGE SALE.

Notice is hereby given that that GER
tain mortgage, executed and delivered by
Carl Hall and MARITIME Hall, his wife,
mortgagors. to Louise F. Kermott, mort
gagee, dated June II. 1909. filed for rec
ord in the office of the Register Of Deeds
Of Ward County, North Dakota, on June
Is, 1909, at 4:15 o'clock P. M, and
duly recorded in Book 1877 Of mort
cages. on page 1875. will be fore
such mortgage and hereinafter described
at the front door Of the court house in
the city Of Minot, North Dakota, on the
clock p. M. of said day, to satisfy the
amount due upon said mortgage on the
day Of sale.
gage and which will be sold pursuant
to the power Of sale therein contained
to satisfy the same. are described as fol-
EsS in BiocK Esst G6e w ena Mnot
according to the plat thereof on file and
Of record in the Office of the Register Of