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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-03
JUST GOSSIP 4BOUT PEOPLE
Nancy lynne Discusses Influenza Merton
Cricket Club This Euenng- Lakes Band in TOtUn.
Phladephians in Washington for Winter

where they spent the summer. and have
opened their home. Mt 1909 Spruce street.
The Old York Road Chapter Of the Daugh-
ters Of the American Revolution held Its
regular meeting at the, home OF the Misses
Wyman. Crescent road, Wyncote, on Tues
day. Mrs. Wenner the regent presided
Miss Nellie q. wyman read a paper on Fam
lily Plate and China of the Early Days" fol-
lowed by Charles Lambs delightful essay on
'Old China" The program committee has
prepared an interesting outline for the meet
ings of the winter.
Miss AnnabeI Crozier. of Frankford ave-
nue. and oxford street will entertain the
members of the Sigma Phi sorority at lunch
con on Saturday. Her guests will include
Mrs. Harry Edgar Donohoe. Miss Alma Dom
aid, Miss Gertrude curry, Miss Madeline
Conahan. Miss Leila Randall. Miss Edith
Arold. Miss Helen Barclay. Mrs. Isaac Dali
zell Miss Cora Rogers and Mrs. Walter
Smith.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schofed. Of Lever
ington avenue. with their son-in-law and
daughter. Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Merrill
Brecht. of Germantown. are spending Octo-
Der In Longport at their summer home.
reception and dinner will he given this
evening in the social hall of the Goodman
Methodist Episcopal Church, Twelfth street
and 1ehigh avenue by the members OF the
Christian Endeavor Society, in celebration
of the thirtieth anniversary of the organiza- =
ton Mr.. Walter Taylor the president. and
Miss Margaret Muckman, chairman of the
reception committee. will receive the guests.
The Rev. Richard Radcliffe, pastor of the
church, will be POSTMASTER at the dinner,
and addresses will be made by the former
presidents.
Mrs. Madeleine J. Duval, 446 South Forty
third street. West Philadelphia. announces
/ the engagement of her daughter, Miss Miriam
Duval to Lieutenant Judson Lafayette
Moore, Y. S. N, of Mobile Ala.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Allgaier. of 405 South
Forty-sixth street have as their guest Miss
Ysabe Gile. who has just returned from
Newport, r. l.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-03

usual size. but. Of course. she vas stlI1 ~
visible. She went up TO the sorro~iu1 ~
Knight and whispered SOFTLY IN his ear |l
DO not srieve Boy knight. the DaneinG
pamsel loves you" The young avietof
leaped to his feet and glared all around
Am hearing thngsy' he muttered.
You are hearing the voice Of Cuptdo
messenger continued Peggy. The note you
received was forged by Bald Pate. who wants
To marry the Dancing Damsel to Gold Teeth.
She loves you. She needs you. SIT down
quickly and write that you will come to
her" N t1I
The Boy knight looked wildly ell about.
then grabbed tablet, and wrote as fast as
he could, putting down just what Peggy told
him TO say.
on the roof garden. Billy Belgium gave
his message to the Dancing Damsel She.
too. was startled but she eagerly obeyed the
strange voice that spoke to her Running
into her room she began to write this note
My own Roy Knight My heart tells
me that you love me as ! love you. NV
stepfather wants to marry me to old Gold
Teeth. Come to my rescue, III die rather
than become his bride"
As the Dancing Damsel penned the last
word. there came loud rapping on her
door. Frightened she rose to her feet. The
voice Of Bald Pate sounded outside
You'd better get your beauty sleep. for
AT dawn you become the beautiful bride Of
Gold Teeth"
The Dancing Damsel turned very pale,
and sank to her knees beside her bed.
Come quickly, my lover, or you will be
too late she sohbed.
Billy had to act quickly. Seizing her note.
he turned his airplane toward the aviation
camp.
IN tomorror's chapter BHy aud Peggy
aid IN an elopemeHtJ
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-03

"Ho. no. ho" Bald Pate was laughing
over the wicked trick by which ne had parted
the lovers "Wham :" went the tail of the
airplane Wow! WOW WOW - changed the
tune of Bald Pate as he grabbed the spot
that had been bumped.
Both the old plotters jumped to their feet
In startled amazement They could hear the
whirr of the airpanes, but they could not
see them. thanks to the spell Of the Golickety
leaves Cold Teeth leaped up suddenly
that his long hair caught in the propeller
Of Peggy'e machine and got awful yank.
"Yeow. yeow yeow 80 yelled Gold Teeth. The
lock of hair tore loose. and both airpanes
darted outside, leaving the two schemers
bowling within.
II feel better now" shouted Billy Bel
gum to Peggy. as their machines mounted
Dancing Damsel stil swaying in her dance
Of despair.
What will we do now" asked General
swallow Peggy put her wits to work and
soon she had plan.
"All this trouble between the lovers was
caused by false notes" she said. "Now Wen
have true notes written, and we will deliver
them"
Like Cupid's messengers Valentine
Day" suggested Billy Belgium. "In help
the Damsel write her letter"
And III help the Boy knight" agreed
Peggy. II wish with him now
And there she was back in the aviation
camp in front of the Boy Knights tent. He
was still sitting dejectedly. holding the
false note in his hand Peggy felt that she
had to he large to talk to him properly. she
remembered the queer words of the Golickety
charm:
"Golickety tail. Golickety fast.
When it comes fall, why summer Is past
As soon as she said this she was he'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-03
CANTEEN WORKERS
FINISH BUSY YEAR
More Than $4,000 Fighters Fed
by Patriotic Women Led
by Mrs. Drexel

How great war work is being performed
by the canteen service Of the Southeastern
Pennsylvania Chapter. Red Cross. is indi-
Gated by statistics compiled for the first
years activities. ended September 90. The
workers have fed 772,s5i men in Govern
ment service during that time. The work
has greatly increased recently and 1ss,54i
men were fed in the last two months.
Light refreshments. including ice cream.
chocolate, fruit and cigarettes. were served
to 6Os,012 men on trains passing through
the city. Among the beneiciaries were 9l43
marines 1921 sailors. 40 900 selective serv-
ice men and 23I9 negro soldiers.
A total of 52,s49 meals were served on
trains at the request of officers Meals
also have been served to 1851 wounded and
sick men returning from the battlefront.
Breakfast was served to $3.50 men on
the day of their embarkation Meals and
lodging were afforded 1929 motortruck men.
Special meals were given ninety-nine Blue
Devils, when they came here from France
A total Of $50 meals were served employees
of the Emergency Fleet Corporation when
they were billeted here while the offices were
being transferred from Washington to this
city.
The canteen service also fed $50 Italian
soldiers who came here from Russia. Meals
also were given so Filipinos. Nurses to the
number of sixty-eight were fed.
The canteen workers have been feeding
more than 100000 monthly since June
There 200 registered workers in this
city and twenty -four-hour service is
maintained, the women serving in three
shifts which overlap. The five principal rail-
road stations In the city are served stimuli
taneously. Sometimes the women remain on
the platform all night waiting for the arrival
of trains bearing soldiers.
Secretary Daniels recently inspected the
service here and outspoken in his
praise of the methods and the spirit Of
the workers.
Mrs George w. Childs DrexeI is chairman
of the canteen service in this city. Mrs
George Boyd Is vice chairman and Mrs
George B, Evans assistant vice chairman
Mrs, Drexel also is director Of the service
for the entire division of Pennsylvania and
Delaware and supervises the work at sixty
stations.
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CHAPTER "
Cupid's Messengers

DILLY BELGIUM clenched his fists as n
ID he really intended to pitch into Bald
Pate, the Dancing Damsels miserly step
father. and Gold Teeth. the old widower who
wanted to marry her But Peggy held him
back.
We haven't time to punish them now"
she whispered. We must plan some way
to prevent the Dancing Damsers marriage
to Gold Teeth and restore her to her brave
soldier lover, the Roy knight"
You're right" admitted Billy but they
have a thrashing coming to them"
AS the two airplanes turned to buzz out Of
the window, Billy couldn't resist the tempta
tion to hy close over Bald Pate, and bring
the tail Of the machine down with a re-
sounding whaCk on his shining head
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CHAPTER XN-lContinued)

80! Now for your queen" yelled Raoul.
Antoo make desperate lunge with ms
pike at the man beside him. Blu, the latter
was too quick for him. Dodging the dow
Raoul managed to wrest the pike from MS
grasp. There was a tigerish struggle between
the two men. shouts of fury and triumph
from those looking on. Then. oVerpowered
by The number of his assailants. and NOR
tally wounded Antoo fell to the ground He
had been certain of the defeat or his an
tagonsts that this sudden turn in his for-
tunes filled him, even at the approach or
dea,h. with the gloomiest forebodings
"Ah! my poor queen-lost" he gasped
with his, last breath.
Raoul snatcned the torch from the dead
mans tunic and waved it above his head.
"You will be free men now" he cried, not
miserable bats in a cave
Those OF his hearers who understood his
words spoken in Spanish. repeated them 20
the others in their own language. There was
wld cheering, in which the two followers VI
hiitoo joned-amazed at their leaders fate
and then a rush for the great gateway.
But this impulsive movement of his men did
not agree with Raouls hastily conceived plan
of CONQUEST Delighted by his easily won
victory, coming to him in the very hour ot
defeat, he had no mind to leave Anitoo $
hostile troops in his rear-especialiy as lie
heard them approa ching from the outer cave,
ard could even catch the first glmmer OF
their torches
"Stop"" he commanded. We need these
men Better to have them friends than
enemies They will come with us. Some cf
Won warn them-tel them what has hap
pened."
,,,. foro,,srs b.Itad IN their eager flight.
,.a,aa OF Raoul in amazement Then. hur.
2os,,, rareating to each other what he had
snto ,hsv suddenly broke into another cheer.
while two of their number. in obedience to
EaouTs orders ran toward the approaching
troops
At first the two rebels were met with
aourisb of pixies and angry cries that boded
IN for their safety. When they succeeded in
making themselves heard, however explain
inc what had happened and pointing to the
dead body OF Anitoo in confirmation OF
Raoul's victory, the cavemen checked their
hostile den,oas., ,Sa ,om. hasore them and theu
the other OF tne m,e" ,'rromna,ns Pan,u A.
10 ,ne ~ Thev had ,ho most exaggerated
astohishnent' i"'s lae Wv go ,o,rass. ~,
trust In Ahltoo M.suo,, auu ,.',s,,'a, ssa
he couid De NanauS rr, 80 10y tha;n ,saaar
them mien,"g' nr,,n,an,' T., fa,,o, -,
was, indeeu' po'em, st, WI. S,. ,,;,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-03
CHAPTER XVI
Narpd

rv,o RETURN to the explorers. left PROSTATE
ON the field of battle, 1t must he recorded
that for once In his career Miranda after his
first taste of active hgnting ana seeing how
~ fortunes of the day were going against
them. repressed his natural impulsiveness
and developed prudence and caution that
would have become general seasoned in
strategy
For me II is not good to be here he
.,hispered sepulchraly 10 his companions a
,bey Law face downward about him. I'VE
cannot fight. We have no guns We will be
killed We must go!"
II was a good summary or the situation.
every one agreed 10 Il. so far as their con-
strained positions would permit an exchange
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-03
AWARDED COMMISSION
DIR. Cus,ave A. Van Lennep Made Medical
Corps Captain

DIR. Gustave \. Van Lenneo, son of Dr W.
r. Van Lennep prominent surgeon, is on the
list Of men awarded commissions in the army
announced today. Doctor Van Lennep, who
lives at Merton was made a captain in the
medical corps. Other Philadelphians were
commissioned follows
Raymond j, Byrnes 212f Nortn Twenty
fourth street. Philadelphia second lieutenant,
adjutant generals department
James Reekie. 1891 West Clearheld street,
Philadelphia second lieutenant. adjutant gem
erals department
Milton Frazer PersNal, 2b52 South Broad
street. Philadelphia captain. medical corps,
William Sewers Wray, 2007 Chestnut
street, Philadelphia. captain. medical corps.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-03
BEDS FOR SAILORS ENDOWED

Thirty-1ve beds for sailors have already
been endowed at st. Francis Country House
at Darby. which has heeu selected by the
Government as convalescent home for men
in the service Many of these beds. the en-
dowment of which is 800. have been given
In the name Of some American who has
given his life for his country
The annual country fair which for many
years has been most substantial feature
of the work of the Women's Auxiliary, will
he held Friday and Saturday of this week
on the grounds Of st. Francis House, at
Darby.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-03
Social Activities

Miss Nina Lea. of 1000 Walnut street. rel
turned today from New England, where she
has been spending the summer. Mr. and
Mrs. Arthur III. Lea. of 2004 Walnut street
will return tomorrow by motor from Breton
Woods, Mass. where. they have been since
August.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Brooke returned yes
terday to Isle Field, Vilanova from a fort
nights trip to French Lick Springs.
Mr.. and Mrs. William w. Filter and Miss
Jane Filter have returned from Saranac Inn
and will spend few weeks at their home
In villanova before opening their town house
at 1900 Walnut street.
Mr.. and Mrs Peter Williamson Roberts
returned on Sunday from White Sulphur
Springs, w. Va, where they spent the month
Of September.
Mr.. and Mrs g. Emory McMichael and
their family. who have been at Bay Head
all summer, will return to, their home in
Villanova the first of November, and will
spend November there before opening their
town house
children have moved into their new home
at the corner of School House lane and
Greene street Germantown.
Mr. and Mrs. william Parr Scott and
their family of School House lane and Wayne
avenue Germantown. have returned from
Spring Lake, where they had been spending
the summer.
Mrs. G. n, Vessels and her son, Mr.. Mac
xAurin Wcssels. have returned from Maine,
|" IT.. 4 |.. nj
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-03
CITY APPOINTMENTS
Several Promotions Also Announced Today
bv Civil Service Commission

Municipal appointments and promotions
were announced by the Civil Service Commits
sion today follows
James Mcbride. 2o3s Carpenter street, fire
captain, $500.
Michael j. Bowling, 1923 Mexican street,
fire lieutenant Sl4OO.
Charles knorr Seventy ty-fourth street and
Island road registration clerk. Bureau of
Health. $1,000.
Charles Beckman s37 East Livingston
street. detective, $500.
Robert wilde, 5ll Livezey street, patrol
sergeant, Sl4OO.
Joseph f. Rooney. 266 South Second street
assistant Inspector Bureau of Health, Si200.
Anna nda L. Schissler. 2009 Chestnut street,
city nurse. SIS per month.
Harry j. Scott, 1927 F'itzwater street, mes
senger, Bureau of Health, $40
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-03
LODHOLZ ESTATE 500, 900
Children and Grandchildren Bene6ciarie.
Under Will

Children and grandchildren are benefcaries
of the Sss, 900 estate, admitted to probate to-
day, of John g. Lodholz, who died September
25 at 31O3 Diamond street.
Other wills admitted to probate include
those of Henry Weber. Of 1906 North Syden-
ham street $4,000: Alice Kaiser, 722 Fair
mount avenue. sl2,050; Emma Smith. l232
kllengrove street, s9s75; karoline Knott. s27
North Lawrence street, $1,000 Michael Land
wehr, SEQ South Sixteenth street $4,000. and
Charles T. Bell, 340l North Judson street,
$500
The personality Of the estate of Elizabeth
b. Burrows has been appraised at sl19-
936.O4
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-03
EDWIN H. p. ARDEN DIES
Actor and Playwright Expires Suddenly in
New York

New York, Oct 3.-Edwin Hunter Pendle-
ton Arden. one of the best t-known actors and
playwrights of the American stage during
the last thirty years died suddenly yesterday
In the apartment of Miss Elsie Riser,
actress. at l3 East Thirty-third street
Edwin Arden began his dramatic career in
the support of Thomas w Keene, in Chicago,
IN 1852. He was born in St Louis and edu-
Gated in the public schools there. New York
first knew him in 1883. when he appeared
with the Madison Square Theatre company
In Young Mrs. Winthrop"
He was In round of legitimate parts in
New York In 1855, and from 1856 10 1895
toured the country at the head of his own
company which presented an extensive roper
toire, including many plays written by him
self
In screen work Mr.. Arden did much as
writer and actor.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-03
Talk on Metal at Franklin Institute

pr. Joseph w. Richards professor OF
metallurgy at Lehigh University will speak
of THE Napor Tensions of Metals" at THE
opening lecture of the 1888 course at
Franklin institute. Is South Seventh street.
this evening. Doctor Richards is secretary Of
the American Electro Chemical Society and
member of the Unted States Naval Con-
suting Board.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-03
For,nigh,ly Men a, Sherwood Sing

A male chorus from the Fortnghtly Club
will be the attraction at the meeting OF the
Sherwood Liberty Sing at the Longstreth
School Fifty-eighth street and willows ave-
nue. tonight, An address viii be delivered by
Robert Grier and A. l.. Seymour will lead
the singing.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-03

community song service, with prayers
for victory, will be held next Sunday night.
at O'Clock, at Holy Trinity Memorial
Chapel. Twenty-second and Spruce streets
Major General l.. w. r. Waller, U. s. NJ. c..
will speak, Special music will be rendered
by a choir under direction of Ernest Felix
Potter.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-03

Uo0gU and Billy Bci0iun. Gyng SoWa
rih general and Mrs. SWulio,c. find them
selrcS inroiCcd IN me romance Of ho
Dancing Ddmsoi and the Boy Knight. 1cho
are parted by a plot Of TIC DdBscrS miscr-
IU StcpfatherJ
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-03
WEEDS LIEUTENANT IN
MEDICAL CORPS, U. s. A.
Miss Ellen SchoGeld Waldeck Be.
comes Bride of DR.. Walter r.
Krauss in Manayunk

Announcement is made of the marriage
of Miss Ellen Schofeld waldeck. Of 1929
Manayunk avenue, to Dr Walter Raymond
Krauss first lieutenant, medical corps, L.
s. A.. yesterday afternoon AT the home Of
the Rev. W. e. Sanderson, pastor Of Eben-
ezer Methodist Episcopal church. Manayunk.
who performed the cerenrony The brioe
wore her travelling suit OF brown silver
tone cloth with brown beaver hat. Imme-
diately after the service the bridegroom and
bride left on a short trip
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-03
SIMONS-RRIGHT

An attractive autumn wedding took place
yesterday afternoon at the home ~ Mr..
Harry e. Bright 623 Elk'ns avenue. Olney.
when his daughter. Miss Gertrude T. Bright,
was married 10 Mr., Radcliffe Simons by the
Rev. A, l., Copper, pastor OF the Seventh
Methodist Episcopal church. The bride .
father gave her in marriage She wore her
travelling suit Of overseas blue with hat
TO match. Her sister. Miss Mabel Bright.
was her only attendant. and wore coat
suit of tatpe color with hat to match
Mr.. George Mehaffey was the hest man.
The service was followed by reception.
Mr.. Simons and his bride left on an extended
trip and will he at home after Novemher 4
at 1921 North Camac street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-03
DREAMLAND
ADVENTURES
BY DADDY
THE DANCING DAMSEL
BY DADDY

A con- piete nttc Adventure each ccck. beotn-
riro Monday dHd ending saturday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-03

7 HEAR that Major and Mrs. Robert
i strawbridge will spend the winter in
Washington where they have taken
house, and Anita is going to schcsl down
in Virginia. Major Strawbrdge is in the
Remount Department, L. S. A. Mr.. and
Mrs. Pope Yeatman OF 111S Spruce street
are also going down to Washington for the
winter. They leave the end of the week
Mr.. Yeatman is on the Board of Industries
Their daughter Jane is at Bryn Mawr this
year.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-10-03

IN tomorrotr's chapter BiHv aud Peg0y
aid ia an elopemeHty
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-03-23
LIBRARY NOTES

The Woman's auxiliary of Trinity church, at the last meeting, voted to give the Public library years sub scription of Spirit of Missions" The first copy, the March number, has just been received and is replete with in- teresting reading matter along miss ionary lines.
 Private Peat" the most popular war book at present, has just been put on the shelves.
 Much interest is being shown by the boys in the bird house contest, in augurated by the library. in which a prize is to be given for the best bird house built by boy of any age up to sixteen years. A book illustrating and explaining the structure of these houses may be seen any time during library hours.
 A flower contest has been arranged for the girls-a prize is to be awarded for the most attractive arrangement of flowers.
 Boys and girls wishing to enter these contests will please leave their names at the library. Judges will be named later, and prizes awarded on April 4, which will be "open house" for the library.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-03-23
WELL. & STRONG
 WAS 4 WRECK
'Tis a Very Interesting Story Louisi- ana Lady Tells About What Cardui
 Did For Her.

Echo, La.--"For sixteen years, until a year ago. writes Mrs. J. o. Guerin- ger, of this place, q suffered and sui fered from all kinds of pains, until got so rundown and weak l eouldn't walk across the room . was a physical wreck l kept getting worse and worse and was confined to my bed for three months
 Then some friends of mine advised me to try Cardui. After using three bottles was much improved In a month l was able to get up !. and do a little work, and soon after was built-up, well and strong -.
 ] used about l3 bottles of Cardui all together. Have been well and strong ever since. 1 am giving Cardul to my daughter. It did me so much good. l want her to try it.
 I am glad to be able to make this statement so other sufferers may be benefited. I can never be thankful enough for what Cardui did for me-"
 Many thousands of women have had similar experiences with Cardui, the woman's tonic.
 Try it, if you suffer pain, feel run down and weak.
 Cardui, taken in time, when you feel the first symptoms of trouble, may save you a long spell of sickness.
 At all drugpiStS AdVt
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-03-23
AUTOMOBILE MEN
 TO MEET MONDAY

Automobile dealers of Pine Bluff are to meet Monday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock at the Chamber of Commerce, to decide on plans for big automo- bile show here next month. It was enormously stated that the meeting would be held yesterday Several au- tomobile dealers, who have been con suited. are enthusiastically in favor of the proposal. There are about 20 lo- cal distributors. handling about 60 cars. It is declared that Pine Bluff can hold an auto show that will sur pass any in a town of similar size in the country.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-03-23
TO HANDLE
 GRANT COUNTY LAND

c. M. Leavitt, proprietor of Leavitt's Cut-Price store on West Second ave- nue, and John R. Matthews, former sheriff of Grant county, have formed a partnership to handle Grant county real estate, and will have headquarters in Sheridan, with MT. Matthews in charge. MT. Leavitt will direct the advertising and cor respondence from his place of busi- ness here. In chronicling the estab- lishment of the business, the Sheridan