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Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-09-13

ne naQ always
had and no one ever thought of call
ing him anything but Old Draper
Dragon.
HE had a very big cave for his
nome, and it was covered with hang.
ing moss and ferns. On the very top
OF the cave he had his garden. There
were several little bushes, one tree
which he was extremely proud of,
and some little wild flowers that came
out very bravely-for it was high up
In the air-On top of this cave.
MANY Lizards and Nevis (they are
cousins of the Lizards) and Snails
and Spiders lived in Old Draper
Dragons cave. He said that it really
was just like a large hotel, but he
liked having so many guests and he
made them feel right at home.
And, when the Fancy Dress Party
was to be given in his cave he in
vited all his little Friends to come.
Sure enough they accepted with glee.
1.-THE Party was given principally
for the Brownies though, and they
were all supposed to wear Fancy
Dress and Masks.
"They all came in a coach drawn
by old Mr.. Moon, for he was invited
to the party too. You see the cave
where Old Draper Dragon lived was
at the top of the mountain where Mr.,
Moon was spending his evenings for a
week or so. And when he heard the
party was to be a Fancy Dress one
he didn't seem to mind at all. The
Dragons told him he needn't bother
to come in Fancy Dress for it was an
honor to have him any way. But he
did arrive in Fancy Dress as he drew
the coach for the Brownies.
Instead of being round and fat and
grinning, Mr.. Moon was in the shape
of a crescent-all beautifully shaped
and curved.
"T'm pretty fine, ehY said Mr..
Moon. 1t was time I changed my
shape-and what could have been a
better time to choose than the night
OF the Dragons Fancy Dress PartyY
"The Dragons were delighted and
the Brownies thought it was a very
nice compliment for Mr.. Moon to pay
the Dragons who get so much abuse
anyway by being thought so cross and
horrid.
"The Brownies wore costumes to
make them look like Policemen, Fire
men and Postmen. Those who were
dressed like Policemen carried sticks
made Of the old roots of trees. Those
who were supposed to be Firemen
dragged behind them hose and lad
der just as if they were at a fire.
Those who were dressed as Postmen
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-09-13
BOY PREDICTS WARS END.
Dies Three Days After Telling Proph-
ecy to Parents.

Dies Three Days After Telling Proph.
ecy to Parents.
Marshfieid, Wis.-In letter received
dy Miss Anna Urbanus from her sister
III Reform, Ala, she tells of a queer
case of a child, aged seven, which has
a bearing on the present war. Up to
Gate the child never spoke a word until
one day when the mother broke a dish
the child exclaimed. "You broke one
d;shw
Then he was again mute. The father
then broke dish to see if the child
would speak again, and this time he
said, Two dishes are broke"
A doctor decided to break a dish also.
The child exclaimed, "Three dishes
are broken and l am going to die in
three days, and the war will end in
three months.''
The boy died on the third day. and
according to the letter, the citizens of
Reform are eagerly awaiting for the
three months to elapse
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-09-13
LINCOLM's HOME PATRIOTIC.
Birthplace of the Immortal "RaiI Split
ter" Makes Draft Record.

Birthplace of the Immortal "RaiI Split
ter" Makes Draft Record.
Frankfort, Ky.-Larue county, KY,
the birthplace OF Abraham Lincoln, has
made the record of furnishing every
man drafted for the national army
without a single claim for exemption
and without a single rejection for dis
ability. This fact was established
through a communication received by
Representative Ben Johnson Dem.) of
Kentucky, in whose district Larue
county is located.
Mr. johnson says that the county was
called upon to furnish 132 men under
the draft. The men were all regis
tered, all appeared before the exemp-
ton boards for examination, none
claimed exemption from any cause, al
though some of them were entitled to
make such claims because of depend
ent families.
Il believe that this wonderful show
ing will be unparalleled in the history
OF the draft" said Mr.. Johnson.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-09-13
WIFE $40, TYPIsT $1,000.
Mans Will Asks That Employee Wear
His Diamond Rina,

HIS Diamond Ring.
New York.-By the terms of a will
fled in the sus.rogate's court and dated
April p, 1914, George De Wolf Deans.
who was an agent for the New York
Central railroad and lived at 327 Edge
combe avenue. his wife,. Gertrude f.
Deans. Is to receive 1.-The sum Of SD
and no more
1t is stipulated that the bequest be-
paid sixty days after his death. The
second clause in the will reads:
Il give and bequeath to my faithful
friend and stenographer. Margaret
Dorothee Klingel. $1,000, to be paid
within sixty days after my death, and
my large diamond ring, which / some
times wear, begging her to have same
made i'll ring and wear in rerneru-
brance of me-"
The entire residue of the estate il
left TO his devoted, loved friend and
nurse" Mary Susan Hill, who is like
wise named as eXecutrix of the instru-
ment without bond. The testator di-
rects that his remains be cremated and
that the ashes be placed in a silver jar
the value Of which is not to exceed $1O0.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-09-13
CALLS WOMEN BEST LIARS.
Lies Do Not Show on Faces; Men Give
Themselves Away.

Lies bo MOT snow on Faces; Men Give
Themselves Away.
Omaha.-"Women are better liars
than men, but God bless them Just the
same" said Police Magistrate J. NJ.
Fitzgerald of the Omaha police court
Women come into this court and lie
right along under oath. Their lies do
not show on their faces either, but /
can tell they are lying because their
stories contradict those of reliable wit
nesses.
when men lie they hesitate, turn
red, swallow, etc. One can tell they're
lying just by watching their faces.
But you can't tell it on a woman.
They lie outIageously and stick to
their stories in the face of everything.
They know just the right time to devi-
ate from the truth too Ti.cir lies al
ways count in the outcome of their
trials-if they are believed. Men
haven't the same knack at the art that
women police court characters have"
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-09-13
Her View of IL.

A certain lady attempted to open an
account at a department store. The
store asked her for a reference, and
she named Coutts' bank.
Coutts' bank, on being appealed to.
replied that as credit proposition the
lady was an uncertain and even dan
Serous risk, and accordingly the depart
Gaent store wrote to her:
Madam-We regret to say your refer
ence is unsatisfactory
To this the lady wrote back:
You certainly surprise me. I always
considered Coutts' bank a most respecta-
hle and solid institution.
Philadelphia Bulletin.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-09-13
Snake In Hens Nest.

Smith Center, Kan-When Will Red!
dnger reached into sitting hens nest
recently he received an especially hard
rap on his hand that caused it to bleed
profusely. Reddinger blamed the hen
and 1rately reached in after her, then
broke the standing high jump record
when he came in contact with a big
bull snake. Upon being killed it was
found to measure five feet in length.
The sitting hen and her eggs are miss
ing.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-09-13
The Baby's Clothes.

Don't starch baby's clothes.
All garments should be loose, so that
the circulation will not be retardek
Avoid trimming and rough seams
that may touch the flesh. Care in this
regard and simplicity of design are bet
ter for baby and easier for mother.
Lightweight shirts and slips are best
for summer time, but loose, warm
wrap should always be handy in case
the temperature drops quickly.
Wash baby's clothes in soft water.
Borax is helpful in conjunction with
soap in removing dirt. killing germs
and in making the fabric sweet and
sanitary.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-09-13
Head Of Price Committee
Of Food Administration

The chairman of the price commit
tee of the food administration. Harry
A. Garfield, recently appointed to that
place by Food Administrator Herbert
G. Hoover, is the Oldest son of the late
President James A. Garfield and is
considered one of the nations authori-
ties on politics, economies and educa-
ton.
In a recent statement Mr.. Garfield
said:
"The food administration, through
the price committee, will strive first
to determine exactly what is a fair
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-09-13

at all. They have
fine dispositions
and are really
very jolly. Their
looks are very
fierce and danger
GUS, but they are
as mild as mild
can be.
$50 they had
lots of fun plan
ming for their
Fancy Dress Par
ty, and it was to
be given in the
finest cave of all
where lived Old
Draper Dragon.
N o ne kne W
quite why he had
such a name, but
If wQS tho noDnr
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-09-13
FRESH AIR CAMPAIGN.

Milwaukee Boy Scouts have just
completed an active campaign to teach
the residents of that city the value Of
fresh air. They distributed pamphlets,
Carried signs, spoke to their friends
hnd neighbors about it and pledged
themselves to get all the folks at home
to use more fresh air. Many fathers
have been induced to walk to their
places Of business and many mothers
have been induced to open an unheard;;
pf number Of Windows. -. Z. 81. -'s3 ~ !
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-09-13
River Takes Tribute of a Life a Yea

River Takes Tribute Of Life Year
tucson. Ariz.-Superstition of long
time residents o? Steamboat Springs.
Colo, said to be founded on a legend
or the Ute Indians that the Yampa
river claims victim every year, is in.
dorsed, so ''old timers" say. by two
drownings in that stream in the recent
freshet. The Indians believed the spir-
1t who ruled the swift and treacherous
stream demanded human life annual.
~ and because of this are said never tC
have made an effort 70 save the first
member of their race who was caught
by it each year.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-09-13

To play ls9:! dill the boys and girls
are divided into two parties, and they
stand in two parallel lines about thirty
to fifty feet apart. The one who is ''it''
stands in the center and calls, "Hill
dill. come over the hill," when the
players on the sides must exchange
places. AS they run across the open
space 1T" may try to tag as many as
he can. Those tagged become his pris-
oners and must help him after that to
tag the other players until everybody Is
caught.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-09-13

plenty of light, as he stayed just out
side the cave so they could all dance
and play games.
"And later on when they had sup
per, Old Draper Dragon told all his
guests Stories of the wild escapes he
had had when young Dragon, and
how many, many, many times he had
almost been killed and then-just
saved by the smallest little chance.
The more dangerous the Stories were
the better the guests liked them, for
so long as Old Draper Dragon was
safe now, it only made him more in
teresting to hear of his past adven.
tures."
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-09-13

carried huge bags
of mail on their
backs. And they
wore black masks.
"The Dragons
were in costumes
of Sailors which
made them look
very funny. And
even the little
Lizards and Spid-
erS wore ShawlS
and capes Of moss
over them to look
q little different.
"But Mr.. Moons
new shape was
q d m re d above
everything else
and he gave them
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-09-13
Snake Eats Another Longer Than itseI,

Rocky Point, Ark. = While w. NJ.
Phillips was showing friends over his
crop they discovered a chicken snake.
They killed 1t and found the snake had
a tail at each end. The snake, which
was about four feet long, had under
taken to swallow q snake of the coach
whip variety, which was about five
and half feet long. 1t had swallowed
It's full length Of the snake.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-09-13
lppY,S EVENING
EIRY AI 70 M4R7
~ I'M SsasanI.| sa's!!sssaI'I.| g! I 3
OLD DRAPER DRAGONS PARTY.

The Children were waiting for Dad
dy to begin his Story and were talk
Ing about Dragons while they waited.
''That reminds me-" said Daddy,
of the Dragons Fancy Dress Party
held two nights ago in the most beau
tiful Dragon home.
VI course, as I've often told you
before, Dragons aren't bad creatures
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-09-13
Grease on White Goo0s,

To remove cream spots from en-
broidered centerpieces or doilies damp
en- the spot with liquid ammonia.
then lay fresh piece Of blotting pa
per over it and iron lightly. This treat
ment will remove any grease from
white goods
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-09-13
Virtue and Immortality.

Men passionately desire to live after
death, but they often pass away with
out noticing the fact that the memory
Of a really good person always lives.
1t Is impressed upon the next genera
ton and is transmitted again to the
children. Is not that an Immortality
worth striving for?-Eropotkin.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-09-13
Clam Was Drowned.

"Oh, mamma" said Little Bessie, II
found a gweat big clam hull on the
beach,"
Sand was there a clam in it?" asked
her mother.
NO." replied Bessie; IT dess he
falded out and got dwound."
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-09-13
TO Prevent ScaIlops EraYino.

If one will stitch with the sewing
machine. using rather large stitch.
around the outer edge of scallops be-
fore embroidering the goods will not
fray after being washed. If fancy work
is then washed before cutting it out
danger of fraying after being washed
many times is avoided.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-09-13
You've Been There.

Invalid Down For Rest Cure-Is
this a restful place, boatman? Boat
man-It used to be, sir. afore folks
came ere to Orest.-Philadelphi Ledger
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-09-13
The Hire the Hicher,

Teacher-What is the difference be-
tween Il will hire taxi and l have
hired a taxi?" Kid-About S6.50.-New
Orleans Times-Democrat.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-09-13

We would willingly have others per.
feet and yet amend not our own faults.
Thomas Kempis.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-09-13
OPPOSITION.

Y The cOldest bodies warm with
Y opposition; the hardest sparkle in
Y collision.-Burke.
Y Nature is upheld by antag-
Y onism. Passions, resistance, dam
Y ger. are educators. We acquire
Y the strength we have overcome.
Y Emerson.
=
y The greater the obstacle the
y more glory in overcoming it. and
y difficulties are but the maids
= of honor to set off the virtue
+ MOliere.
: j. i i y ! y s. y L 4 I i. Z I 4 ..
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-09-13
What Women
Like to Know
New Fall Coat

The new topcoat here pictured is de-
veloped in taupe broadcloth and is pro-
vided with smart buckled belt. Seal
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-09-13

fur is generously used in the large con-
vertible sailor collar. Pearl buttons
serve as trimming.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25
ROSELAND.

Mr.. and Mrs. D. s. Grippe spent
last Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Shirk.
Mrs. James Ragan OF South Bend
was the guest of Mrs. John Grippe.
Friday.
The Ullery school closed their
school last Friday with an all day
picnic.
Miss Fannie Thomas of South
Bend was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Madison Miller, Sunday.
Mrs. George Cole was an all day
guest of Mrs. Otto Kintz last
Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Madison Miller were
guests of friends in Dowagi Mich,
Thursday and Friday.
An all day meeting of the Home
Economics Will be held at the Ullery
school Thursday.
Mrs. Ed Humble was the guest Of
Mr.. and Mrs. A Humble last week
Mrs. Abel has gone to Buchanan,
Mich, for a few days visit with her
son.
Mrs. Clyde Dickerhoff and daugh-
ter Of South Bend were the guests
of Mr. and Mrs Dickerhoff. Sunday.
Fred Zaehnle Of South Bend was
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs Frank
Ulery. Sunday
Sunday evening services viii be
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25
RAILROAD EARNINGS
CONTINUE DECLINE
Operating Expenses Are S23. 900. 900
Greater Than i'm February
Last Year.
International News servIce !:

International News Service
WASHINGTON, April %. - Rail-
road earnings continued TO decline
during February. according to the
report issued today by the interstate
commerce commission. While gross
revenues for the 1S7 principal steam
railroads Of the United States in
creased approximately $4,000. 600
for February. 1917. compared with
February. 1916. operating expenses
increased $4,000. 900. making the
net income on the roads for Febru-
airy. 1917. but S43.555,124, compared
with $65, S90,311 for February, 1916.
Net earnings for the eastern rail-
roads fell off most sharply, being
S10,45s,S1S for February. 1917,
compared with s2S.921.495, for
February. 1916. Southern roads
showed an income Of S11.5O4,47S for
February. 1917. compared with s12,-
092,519 for February, 1916. while
western roads showed an income Of
S21.596.S2S for February. 1917,
compared with S24876,297 for Feb
ruary. 1916.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25
KIWANIS CLUB MEETS;
AUDITORIUM PLANNED
Organization Proposes to Erect a
Building i'm McNauShtOn

ELKHART. April 24.-At
meeting Of the Kiwanis club, which
was held at the Bucklen hotel
Tuesday. preliminary plans were
made for the erection of an audi
forum at McNaughton park. IL is
pointed out that the Elkhart cha
tauqua pays an annual rent for a
tent of about $30G-$4OO and the
proposed auditorium could be built
for approximately $4,000. The
plans show that the auditorium
would accommodate 5000 persons
and it is thought that the cost of
the building would be saved from
the amount generally paid in tent
rentals. a bond issue or guaran-
tee of notes may be employed TO
raise. the necessary money for the
erection of the building should the
present plans meet the approval of
the club. +. s. Timmins has been
delegated TO Investigate the PROPOSE
ton and he will probably report at
the next meeting of the club.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25
DOCTORS
FAVOR DRAFT BILL
Medical Association Sends
Telegram to Indiana SOIonS
Urging Support.
News Times Special Service /:


GOSHEN, April Pa special
meeting of she Elkhart County
Medical association here. A resolu-
ton in favor of selective draft and
universal training was passed unan-
imously and the secretary was in
structed TO telegraph Congressman
Barnhart. and United States Sens.
Watson and New OF this action
steps we're taken 70 fiji the compile
ment Of I'VE from this county for
the medical reserve corps Of the
United States army. At the present
Or. James A. Work is the only pny-
stefan in the county holding a com
lnissiOn in the medical reserve
corps. 1t was asreed that any doc
tor in the county, would give medi-
cal treatment r Of charge 10
bona fide applicant for army or
navy service, in case ne needed such
treatment 10 make him III 10 pass
the examination Adjournment was
taken till Thursday evening. April
20. at the Elkhart Public library.
at which time war measures will be
further discussed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25
Lift Out Your COrnS
ICE-MINT
THE NEW DISCOVERY ENDS
ALL
Foot Troubles

This new discovery. made from
japanese product Is certainly a Won
der the way IL draws our inflammation
from a pair OF swollen, burning. aching
feet 10 takes the soreness right out.
then the corn or callOus shrivels and
lifts OF
Hard corns. soft corns or cOrns he
tween the toes. just shrivel MP and lift
OF so easy II IS wonderful Just
think, Not one bit Of pain while ap-
plying Ice Mint or afterwards. 10 doesn't
even frritate the surrounding skin
You will never have 10 cut a corn
again and run the risk OF blood poison.
say gOOd-by 60 your old corn salve.
plaSters and budding tape for that pet
corn OF yours is sure 10 be a "goner''
n II ever feels the magic touch OF Ice
mint
IL imparts such q delightful soothing.
cooling feeling 10 the feet that you viii
sign with relief.
lee mint is the real Japanese secret
FOR fine. healthy little feet IL prevents
foot odors and keeps them sweet and
comfortable. lt Is greatly appreciated
BY women who wear high heel shoes.
Just ask I'm any drug store Tor a lit
tie Ice-mint and give your poor. suffer
ing tired swollen feet the treat OF their
lives Tt costs little and there Is moth
Ing better Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25

that place. His father died at Ber-
rien SPRINGS three years ago and a
sister expired there about a year
later Mr.. Wollam held a member
ship in the Illinois Commercial
Travellers association He was a
member Of the First VI. F. church
OF Goshen.
John Widner. s. years old. ex-
pired at the home of his son. sam
uel a Widner. in Miliersburg. at
whose home he had resided for some
time ApopleXy and complications
caused his demise Mr.. Widner was
born in Henry county and with his
parents. located near syracuse At
the age OF Is he left his home
TO take three years course
in blacksmithing at Lafayette Fol
lowing the completion OF his edu-
cation in that line Mr.. Widner 10
Gated in Iowa on Nov. 8. 1854. Mr..
Widner was united in marriage TO
Maggie Aston. To this union were
born nine children, six boys and
three girls. two of the latter now
being deceased Surviving are the
one daughter and the six sons. Re
turning 10 Syracuse in 1888 with an
OK team. Mr. Nollam remained
there until 1859 when he located in
AIillersburg, having resided there
ever since. except for the four years
he served in the Civil war as a mem
Der of the 152d Indiana regiment.
His wife expired in sMillersburg on
Dec. 81, 1908, and was buried in
Oak Ridge cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25
THREE MORE RECRUITS
ADDED TO COMPANY E

NeN6-llmeS special service
FE.KHART, April 25.-The COM
pany r recruiting tent. which was
erected at the corner of Main and
Marion SITS. a few days ago, is get
ting good results for the company.
Officers from the local company are
always on duty at the tent and are
glad 10 explain the requirements and
advantages Of military services with
the Elkhart company Of national
guards
Three new recruits were received
at the tent recruiting station Tues
day night They are Harry w.
Cudhy and Milford ZOOk of Elkhart.
and George II. Cromwell of Misha-
waka They will be given the ex-
aminations in the near future. and
If successful will be mustered into
the local outfit Company r still
needs more young men and is
especially anxious that local boys
consider the advantages Of joining
a company composed OF Elkhartans.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25
Hair Often Ruined
By Washing With Soap

soap should be used very careful
Is II YOU want To keep your hair
looking its best Most soaps and
prepared shampoOs contain too
much alkau This dries the scalp
makes the hair brittle, and ruins IL.
The best thing for steady use is
5ust ordinary mulsihed cocOanut oil
(Which is pure and greaseless), and
IS better than the most expensive
soap or anything else YOU can use.
one or two teaspoo1fuls VIII
cleanse the hair and scalp thorough
Is Simply moisten the hair with
water and rub il in. Il makes an
abundance of rich. creamy latter.
"a hitch riuses out easily. removing
every particle OF dust dirt. dandruu
and excessive oil The hair dries
quickly ana evenly. and il leaves the
scalp soft and the hair me AID
silky, bright lustrous, fluffy and
easy 20 manage.
You can get mulsified cOcoanut OIL
az any pharmacy irs very cheap.
and q few ounces viii supply. ever
sI.smber OF The family for months.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25
NAvAn GRADUATE MARRnEs.

The Army and Navy Journal CON
tains the following:
"A quiet wedding, which was sol
emnized on April 9, 1917. owing TO
the imminence of war, much soon
er than had been previously planned,
was that of Miss Frances Sewil
Judd. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
James Beach Ludd of Aldworth,
Pa. 10 Merrill A Kercher of Co
shen, Ind, and a graduate Of the
l.. S. Naval academy class of 1916,
who resigned from the navy. The
ceremony took place at 1890 o'clock
at the church of the Good Shep-
herd, RosemOnt, Pa, and was per-
formed by the rector, the Rev.
Charles Townsend. Only the imme-
date families and a few intimate
friends were present at the cere-
mony and at the breakfast which
followed at the residence of the
brides parents"
Miss Judd is an only child and
an heiress.
Mr. Kercher has a good position
with the New York Ship Building
Co, New York city, and expects to
be called back into service.