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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-31

, Master Rev. David johnson =.
YESTERDAY 3, morning directIv ss
the .he parade for a long NJ ai
direction of Clinton q qlAe "a 6
expect to 60 about a hund,.s
and will return saturds@ ~ q AIS
Marvin Mcneil. assIstsrrs at
master Of troop /. ana 10 ia se
s s on a hike YESTERDAY :
ing to Chicago by way Of si hse
Rock "a atafga
me semi-annual meeting
ROCK island council win NJ q
thursday night, June IA & z
Rock Island club at 7.26
VII WI. De ,,. supper after which the ~.
bers viii hold conference
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-31
saves you money on home furnishings /:

It IS because of the volume of business that this
store is able give the which
And this volume of business in due considerably to the
policy lone prceplain figures people like bubble
Here article marked plainly the
lowest price for which it bought child who read
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-31

buy cheap the most experienced shoppe
This popular policy it is fair policy. Many Peep
have paonzed who would not have done otherwise
increasing business it has directly enabled to sell be
furnishings for less The truth of this atested
These all good values that
be bought convenient payments, if desired
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-31

We bought these davenports
nearly a year ago when prices
were much lower than they are
today. This has been our policy
right along and that you benefit
By it is clearly shown by the low
price on this splendid davenport
The upholstering is brown. Span
ish, imitation leather. The frames
are made of solid oak. 1t can be
instantly converted into a full size,
comfortable bed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-31

An ideal gift for the June Bride is
a dressing table. We are giving
$50 reduction on all odd patterns.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-31

White Italian Milan dress hats,
patterns from Chicago's leading
millinery house; worth $3.50. SIS
and $500, on sale here Saturday
at $3.50, $3.50 and $3.50.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-19
Mrs. Henry LafOntain

The community of Island PonC
was surprised and grieved beyonc
words, last Sunday to hear of the
sudden and unexpected death of one
of its we'll known residents, Mrs
Henry Lafontaine.
At 10 o'clock Mass she occupied
her usual place in church and before
three o'clock, the mournful tolling
of the bell announced in solemn
tones that this noble Christian wife
and mother had departed this life
Death took her unaware, though not
unprepared, her strict adherence to
her religious principles, her devoted.
ness to her home, her life of charity
and good words had fitted her for
this sudden summons. May her dear
ones, forgetting their profound sor.
row, soon have the unspeakable COM
fort to think of her only in her pr es-
ent happiness.
Mrs. Lafontaine, nee Odila Perry,
was born on February &c, 1862, in
the French Canadian hamlet of st.
Agatha, Dorchester County, Prov
ince of Quebec. Mr.. and Mrs. La
fontaine were united in marriage on
July 4th, 1880, and have resided in
town ever since, loved and esteemed
by all who knew them. She is sur
vived by her husband, her adopted
daughter, Mrs. |. Babin. and son
John, also by three brothers and
three sisters. to all of whom go out
the deepest sympathy in this hour of
trial.
The funeral services were held at
the Church of st. James the Greater
on Tuesday morning in the midst of
a large concourse of Borrowing rela-
tives and friends. Rev. C. D. Trot-
tier officiated. The pail bearers
were Frank Paquette, Joseph Cote,
Israel Robin, Frank Turgeon. The
Ladies of St. Anne's Society of
which Mrs. Lafontain was member
were present and formed Guard Of
Honor as the funeral procession
passed to and from the church, as
last token of affection and respect.
Among the out of town mourners
were Mrs. Lois Poulin of Rumford,
Me-, Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Leclerc of
Gorham, N. H., both sisters of the
deceased, Mr.. and Mrs. David Pare
of Conway, N. H., Mr.. Auguste L.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-19
"Draft 25S" Stars M abel Talia-
ferrO, at Opera House Wednes-
day April 20

Mabel Taliaferro, star of Metro
great patriotic special production,
Draft 258", was the first legitimate
star of the American stage to go
into motion pictures, and was only
preceded in pictures by two stage
stars abroad, Sarah Bernhard and
the great Cocquelin. Her debut in
the silent drama was in the three
reel feature, cinderella" produced
by the Selig Company.
The first stage appearance Of Miss
Taliaferro was at the age of two and
a half years, when she played with
Robert Hilliard and Jennie Yeaman's
in blue Jeans" Another great
success of Miss Taliaferro's after
blue Jeans" was as Lovely MarySin
"Mrs. Wigs of the Cabbage Patch"
followed by I'm the Bishops Car
riage," in which she starred. tour
ing this country and Australia. In
her remarkable performance of the
stax part in "Polly of the Circus"
she became the idol of the nation.
Her most recent stage appearance
was in Hall Gaines THE Woman
Thou Gavest Me"
For Metro Pictures Corporation,
Miss Taliaferro has appeared in
"The Jury of Fate" Peggy, the
Will O. the Wisp," 1.-The Dawn
of Love- Gods Half Acre."
Her Great Price, " "The Snowbird'
and other features. Her present
Metro vehicle offers her boundless
opportunities to portray the type
of role in which she excels.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-19
LUNENBURG

Miss Ida Brownell of Burlington
is to teach the village Gramma
school and will board at E. P. Coles
Albert Lewis is home on shor
furlough and is stopping at Mrs
Hattie Smiths.
T. B. Powers is III, requiring the
services of physician.
Rev. VIM. Shaw of St. Johnsbury
was in town on Monday.
Mrs, Frank Bowker went t.
portland, Monday to purchase
spring millinery.
Mrs. Bessis Brown spent Thurs
day of last week with friends al
Littleton.
|. j. Bowker was in St. Johns,
bury, Monday.
Judge Kyle T. Brown was in
Montpelier Wednesday and Thurs
of last week.
Mrs. A. J. Newman was in White
field last, week the guest of Mrs,
Harry Newman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rennie Zee are to
have charge of the boarding house
at the U. S. Bobbin & Shuttle Co. S
plant.
Ira Carpenter has been appointed
Patrolman to have charge of the
state road from the Concord to the
Guildhall line during the season.
John F. King of Fitzdale, is con-
fined to the house by an attack of
grippe.
Most of the schools in town be-
gan their sessions Monday.
Chester Ramsdell has sold his
farm on Pond Hill and will move to
Dalton.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. N. Norwood
were i'll on Saturday and Sunday.
A meeting of the directors of the
Lunenburg Mfg. CO. was held at
the office of Kyle T. Brown, Satur-
day a. m. of last week.
J. G. Cannon of Willoughby, who
is connected with the M. S. Bobbin
& Shuttle Co. has been in town on
business for the company.
Mrs. Ray Smith of Fitzdale died
Sunday April 7 at her home. She
will be remembered by many
friends as Lena Fellows who lived
with her parents several years in
the north part of the town.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-19
MORGAN CENTER

Derwood Elliott is suffering from
broken arm.
S. D. Elliott is failing rapidly.
Mrs. Albert Goodsell remains very
i'll.
Mrs. Clarence Sanborn of Derby is
helping care for her father, S, D.
Elliott.
Francis Hill is working in New
port.
Mrs. E. C. Burroughs is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. H. R. Cargill.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-19
Not nearly the usual amount of
sugar has been made in the maple
orchardes in this vicinity.
This Woman Found Relief

Backache. sore muscles, stiff or
swollen joints, rheumatic pains,
dizziness and like symptoms are
caused sby disordered kidneys and
bladder. Mrs. Thos. H. Davis,
Montgomery, R. F. D. 8. Ind, writes:
Il doctored months without relief.
| commenced using Foley's Kidney
Pills and got relief. Eight bottles
cured me. John w. Thurston. Adv.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-19

febvre and Mr.. Edmond Couture of
Berlin, N. H., and Mrs. Felix Gagne
also of Berlin.
Thank God for tho faith that teaches
When the struggles of life are Ger
We shall meet our own our loved ones
And know them all once more.
What matter though life be weary
And we tread its path alone,
If when the journey is ended,
In Heaven We'll know our own.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1918-04-19
Card of Thanks

We wish to express our thanks to
all those who were so good as to
help US in the death of our beloved
wife, mother and sister, also those
who contributed flowers.
Henry Lafontain and family.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-13
TEIEATERS
ALL-STAR PRODUCTION
LORD AND LADY AlGY"

When Lord and Lady Algy" ap-
pears at the oliver theater Monday,
May 90. with William Faversham,
Maxine Elliott. Irene Fenwick and
Maclyn Arbuckle in the star roles,
playgoers will see the most notable
company assembled on the Ameri-
can stage i'm many years. presenting
ar unusual comedy which has long
been "A favOrite among FaVersham' 5
admirers. Maxine Elliott comes
back to the stage in the best role
she has ever played, and Maclyn
Arbuckle again proves his right to
his fame as the foremost American
comedian Miss Fenwick scored
her first great success as Lily in
The Song of Songs" a highly emo
tional role. In Lord and Lady
Algy" she is seen as a romantic
wife who finds her prosaic husband
dull and would run off with Algy's
brother to Italy. Her Irritation al
most causes AlEy's ruin. and threat
ems 20 smash all his hopes for recon
Citation with his wife, because
Algy's brother shields himself be-
hind Algy's back.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-13
MABEL NORMAND
IN MILITARY PLAY

The Lasalle presents today an in
teresting feature picture, Joan Of
Plattsburg," with Mabel Normand
in the leading role. With the big
military camp at Plattsburg as a
background, numerous flashes of
the boys in training and a mystery
spy plot of more than usual inter-
est the picture qualities as excellent
entertainment Miss Normand plays
a ragged orphan who aspires to i'm
itate the Joan of France history.
She finds an opportunity of serving
her country by exposing a wireless
spy outfit and saving a wonderful
invention. The supporting cast is
good and the patriotic pictures at
the finish viii win enthusiastic
praise. An interesting news reel and
a Billy Rhodes comedy complete the
program.
on Tuesday. a return engagement
will be played Of the Norma Tai
madge picture, by Right Of Pur-
chase"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-13
THE OLIVER NEXT WEEK.

"Over the Top" a perturbation
OF Sergt. Arthur Guy Empey's pop
ular book. will he the attrac tion at
the Oliver theater for 10 days. start
ing Tuesday, May 21. The famous
author appears in the leading role
in the production, which is the most
convincing story Of the war vet
thrown upon screen. It's the
greatest story of the war because IT
is written by n man who has been
there. who has suffered seven
wounds was promoted for bravery.
Sergt. Empev is an American. who
so lonEed to avenEe the sinking of
the Lusitania that he went TO Lon
don and enlisted in the royal fusi-
liers I'm 1915, went TO France and
served Is months In the front line
trenches and received his wounds in
going 'Over the top" He came
back home honorably discharged
from service. but chatting to get back
to the firing line. His friends urged
him TO write Of his experience as
he had a message of value to every
American who donned the khaki. so
Empey consented 10 write IL, and
"Over the Top" is the result.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-13
At TIE Auditorium.

THE Light within starring Pc
trova is today's big feature at the
Auditorium
In this drama the famous Polish
star plays the part of laurel a
doctors daughter, who. in order to
get money TO complete her fathers
scientific researches marries
wealthy man she doesn't love A
son IS born 10 the couple only to
become a barrier between them
The husband leaves for "A long sea
trip. is reported lost but turns up
At home Just in time to see laurel
promise herself 10 n man she had
loved before her marriage. The
death Of their son embitters the
husband and he plans a revenge as
iendish as it Is novel A modern
medical discovery is here introduced
in the form OF "A serum taken from
a rare turtle. Some Of the strongest
scenes in the play occur in a medi-
ca Laboratory in which the fight
for the life OF the hero occurs.
Fatty" Arbuckle in The Bel
Boy viii also be shown. The same
bill will be repeated tomorrow.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-13

and CLASSY. Daniel Roach and
James McCurdy late stars OF the
rural comedydrama. Way Down
East" present clever comedy
talking and singing act. "A Touch
OF Nature" that is a laugh through
out McCurdy' portrayal of an old
man rube character is a bit of ex-
ceptional merit. He is ably assist
ed by his partner, Roach. y
bouncing" good act is offered by
Buch brothers, billed as The Ship
Alloy Boys" or Splitting the
Beans" introducing clever stunts on
the bounding pad and a line of orig
inal comedy during which one of the
pair expels from his mouth a seem
ingly inexhaustible supply of
beans" Lew HUFF as The Nutty
Halter" has a smashing good act of
comedy hat juggling. Parker broth
ers present Il minutes of hand bal
ancing and feats Of strength that are
far above the average. AS a climax
TO the act one of the pair makes a
running high dive over a piano.
landing on his hands Oh those of his
partner who lies fiat en- his back on
the floor.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-13
At THE CASTLE.

The Marriage Lie" featuring
Carmel Myers. is today's attractive
picture at the Castle theater. This
is an unusual story about a young
man who would rather be married
than idle, so uses "A fake" marriage
as a means Of obtaining employ
ment. Later when he sees the worth
of the girl who helped him win. he
really marries her and all ends hap
PLY. Kenneth Harlan is seen 10 good
advantage as the man. The
Eagles Eye" is also on the bill.
Lois Meredith, a popular screen
star. is tomorrow's featured player
at the Castle i'm The Hands of the
Law" picture that tells a roman
tic story. reveals a swift succession
OF startling and stirring incidents
and closes with a surprise climax.
Prison reform is the underlying note
and around this theme is woven d
most entertaining story.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-13
BRITISH SEND PROPOSAL
TO FINNISH GOVERNMENT

STOCKHOLM, May Is. - The
British consul at Helsingfors has
sent to the Finnish senate a pro-
posal regarding the provisional rec
oguitiOn of the Finnish government
by Great Britain under certain con-
ditions, a dispatch from Helsing-
fors 10 the Tidningen reports. 1t is
stipulated that British subjects ar
rested in Finland can be released,
and that she furnishes guarantees
for the maintenance Of neutrality
and grant free passage through the
country for British subjects and
goods and full rights to navigate
Finland's territorial waters If these
conditions are complied with Great
Britain will send a charge d'affaires
10 Finland Final adjustment of the
relations between the countries is TO
be left 10 the peace conference.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-13
SUMMARY OF WEEK
IN BIG LEAGUE
New York Finishes With Sec
ond String of Nine
Victories.

NEW YORK. May 13.-New York
after finishing it's eastern series in
the National league with a second
string of nine straight victories.
started its western invasion at Pitts
burgh Friday and fell victim TO the
undefeated Earl Hamilton. pitching
his last and sixth straight victory
before enlisting in the navy. The
Giants suffered their first shutout
OF the season yesterday at the hands
Of Cooper. Chicago, with nine
straight wins TO its credit. was stop
ped Monday by Hamilton. Pitts
burgh advanced to third place by
winning five OF It's eight games. and
Cincinnati also advanced. winning
four ana losing three. Philadelphia
continued its downward slide and
lost all four games. making a total
of nine straight defeats.
In the American league the teams
became closely punched. Boston
went back today into first place.
which il lost during the week, when
Chicago defeated Cleveland l TO O..
The victory placed the White Sox
second in the race while Cleveland
dropped back TO a tie with New
York for third position. Cleveland
lost four games out of seven, but
went into first place Thursday be-
cause Boston, whose pitchers were
hit hard and won only one game in
six. New York won four and lost
two games during the week. Wash
ingtOn hammered the ball hard and
jumped from last place to fifth.
Good pitching by Gallia and Soth-
oron helped St Louis up nearer the
leaders.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-13

"The Kaiser, the Beast of Ber-
lin" is the title of the screen pro-
duction that opens at the oliver
theater today for a weeks run. Ru-
pert Julian, who produced the pic
ture, also plays the role OF the
kaiser and is said to give remark
able representation. The picture is
sensa tiOnal to n degree and arOuses
the patriotism of every true Ameri-
can. it is claimed. The story deals
with the inhuman actions of the
German emperor in his attempt to
conquer the world, and II is said TO
he a rema rkable exposition of the
atrocities OF the German empire
and its ruler. During the engage
ment here, continuous performances
will be given.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-13
WHITE S0X WIN
IN SIX INNINGS

CLEVELAND. O., May 13.-Gan-
dis single. which went for two bases
by Speakers error followed by wild
pitch by Enzmann let Chicago win
from Cleveland. here Sunday. one to
nothing. Spectacular catches in
the field by John Collins were fea-
lures. Because of the heavy rain
the game was called as the sixth
inning was started. score:
Chicago 900 10 @
Cleveland ......OOO 90 3 l
G. Williams and Schalk: Enz-
mann and C'Neil
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-13
SPRING TONES

For the complexion. At no time i.
the complexion so apt 70 be in a
poor condition as towards the end
OF winter when. war duties. severe
weather and artificial heat have
done their worst. Stringent meas
ures are necessary 10 do away with
this condition. Miss Darr OF the
Comfort shop suggests that yoU
come in and try one OF their thor
ough facial messages followed by
French pack which bleaches and
removes blackheads. Bell 637.
Home 6191- Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-13
GEORGE CREEL
DEFENDS STAND
Says 1t Would Have Been Dis
honorable to Mobilize
Before War.

NEW YORK, May 13.-It would
have been dishOnOrable for the
United States to have modified its
armies while seeking to avoid con-
fiict by an appeal TO international!
law. asserted George Creel, chair
man Of the committee on public in
formation. in explaining in an ad-
dress here tonight what he had
meant by declaring in recent
speech that he was proud that the
United States had entered the war
unprepared.
The administration had two
courses to pursue after the German
Outrages on our vessels at sea-" he
said. lone was 10 appeal to inter
national law. which was the right
Of neutral nations: the other was 10
appeal to arms and TO go 70 war
with Germany.
eft appears that the president
preferred TO make his appeal TO in
ternational law, which he did. Ger
many subsequently disregarded its
promises and the president asked
congress to declare a state of war
on April 6, 1917.
AT that time this country was
not prepared for war. Had Mr.. Will
son begun preparations for war
while asking for arbitration in law.
he would not have been sincere. He
would have been drawing the sword
with one hand. while holding out the
other for a signed agreement. Ii
would not have been honorable for
the United States to he mobilizing
armies. while asking for a peaceful
solution as neutral
That was my position and my
meaning. 7 will not be driven
from my position"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-13
ARE VOC ONE

Of the many who love rich. delicious
coffee. but never get II? We can I'LL
your long felt want Good teas and
-offees are our long suit, and we
will give you better quality at lower
prices than you will find elsewhere.
This proposition Is at least worth a
test. The COffee Ranch. 1913 North
Michigan ST. Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-13
AT THE ORPHFNI.

The Orpheum strikes its regular
stride again the first part OF this
week in presenting a frst-rate bill.
"Follies de Vogue" featuring Anna
Mae Fell. Hal Van Rensselaer, and
Gladys LSmphere. also a bevy OF the
Chicago Winter Garden chorus girls.
headlines the program. II Is one of
the best musical tab acts that or
pheum audiences have seen this
season. The music. dancing and
general action OF the piece is
snsppy. and the costumes and seen
cry used in the four settings and
different song numbers are bright
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-13
YOU'LL BE suRPRIsFD

To see the wonderful display we
carry in automobile supplies There
is nothing OF any particula- import
ance you Will not find here and ~
want you 10 know our prices are
right down where you like 10 see
them. We have only the best AMI
we believe we can hll your wants
satisfa ctorily Twentieth Century
Garage. Phone s16s.-Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-13
BRITISH CASUALTIES
IN 0STENO RAID

LONDON. May ia Dover dis
patch says that the British casualties
in the raid on Ostend We're TWO Of
fcers and six men killed and two
officers and eight men missing. sup
posed to have been killed. OF these.
two officers and eight men were on
the Vindictive
Five officers and "a men were
wounded. Of whom one officer and
Is men were on the Vindictiye.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-13
MIR. FARMER 2

We have everything in the farm
implement line. Before you buy
come in and look over our stock.
You'll not only save tine but money,
for our prices are right down where
you like TO see them. No trouble 10
show or demonstrate our goods.
Come and talk II over. Lindahl
Bros. 515-517 S. Michigan st.
-Adyt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-13
Iladelphiu ......... l. Il
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
AMERICAN Association
SUNDAYS SCORES
a american League

SUNDAYS SCORES
American League.
Chicago I ; Cleveland o.
Detroit New York trainl
No other games scheduled
National League.
BoSton-t hicagO (rain.)
Philadeiphia-St Louis train.)
BrOoklyu-C incinnati (rain)
No other games.
American Association.
Toledo -Indianapolis f2games rain
Columbus Louisville (rainl
Milwaukee 9: Minneapolis g.
Kansas city >; 81 Paul l.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-13
GAMES TODAY.
American Ienuna

lNIIFI IfaHTI NsEII = Wrs
Cleveland nc Washington.
Chicago at Philadelphia
st. Louis at Boston.
Detroit ut New York.
National League.
Boston Mt Chicago.
Brooklyn At Cincinnati.
New York nj Pittsburgh.
Philadelphia mt st. Louis.
American Association.
Columbus at Louisville.
Toledo al indianapolis.
Milwaukee at Minneapolis.
Kansas City at st Paul.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-13
DR. j. BURKE

Broken glasses duplicated. No
fancy prices, $50 s. Michigan ST.
s21-20-Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-13

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