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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-09

W E called her his girl. did little
II Bobby Norton. though he
was but nine and she was
nineteen. For that matter. everyone
OF the fifteen children in the little
country school loved their beautiful
young teacher. She loved them. too.
and because o. that they learned their
lessons wonderfully well and studied
hard. so that all the parents were
pleased with the young teacher. May
be. too. one reason the children liked
her so well was because she played
games with them a. recess.
Lately the children couldn't under
stand what made their adored teacher
so cross. She scolded and snapped
and wouldn't play with them at recess.
She - ---Ae Bobby stay sft4r sohnnl
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-09

OF my own age"
The boys and girls of her age around
there went away as soon as they were
old enough TO marry or go 10 work.
Never mind. teacher. I'm sure II
will all come out right" Bobby
thought OF the young man that came
10 his house that morning TO board.
while doing some business in that
town. He was young and Bobby had
heard his mother say that he was
very handsome.
That night Bobby watched his chance
and when be vas alone with the young
man be began 10 question him
Mr.. Sands" said Bobby, were you
ever lonesome?"
Why I don't remember that I have
been lonesome. Why?"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-09

The next day Bobby stayed after
school. He told Miss Jane that he
wanted 10 talk with her and before the
conversation went far, little Bob knew
the whole story Of her unhappiness,
and strange to say that It correspond
ed with the one that Mr. Sands had
told.
Little Bob. despite his nine years
understood as much as a boy OF twelve
or fourteen.
Tomorrow" said the little peace
maker. II an going 20 make you hap
py, and with these words be ran home
TO leave Jane to her own thoughts
The next day when teacher took the
attendance. Bob wasn't in his seat but
IN about an hour there came q knock at
the door. Jane went out and closed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-09

term big. His loose gray trousers
sagged de1ectedly at the knees and
bis coat was several inches too long
He was looking intently at the number
over the door and his bulgins eyes.
from behind his horn-rinmed spec
tacles. held the CLASSY stare Of bull
frogs. His soft hat was rolled = 1T
tie on one side, its jaunty air intensi-
flying bis patheticaily grotesQue ap-
pearance.
The maid brought IN his car6-Mr.
William wiIourton Holt
More name than man." whispered
Bennerman Meredith vickedly.
Elsie nerved herself for the ordeal
Mr.. Holt came into the room. one hand
outstretched while the other one
gripped a worn violin case.
My dear girl. It Is with great pleas
ure that an at last privileged
Mr.. Holt. I want you TO meet my
hance, Mr.. Bennerman Meredith" said
Elsie, interrupting his fow OF English.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-09
By Phil Moore

Dick asked blankly. II was awakened
by some screams coming from your
apartment, Miss-Miss"-H stammer-
ed for want OF Der name.
Miss Rommerly," Howard supplied.
Mr.. Merriweather," he completed the
introduction.
A light ripple Of laughter broke from
her rich, red lips before Dick went any
further IN his explanation.
Guess we owe Mr.. Merriweather an
apology" she said. turning to How
ard. You see, Mr.. Merriweather. we
are rehearsing our new film drama,
and Mr.. willoughby, who wrote the
play, phoned me this afternoon asking
II I might allow him to give me some
special coaching. Mr.. Willoughby and
1 only met today. but I'm sure" she
finished dimpling. that he is an ex-
cellent coach.
You old roue," was all Dick could
say as he looked at the mischievous
twinkling eyes Of Howard Willoughby,
his old college chum. $50 that's why
you're running all over town to movie
companies, never having a moment for
an old friend" This was not the place
for Towards explanation, so Dick
turned the conversation by apologizing
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-09
By Joella Johnson

the door after her but saw no one IN
the hall. She went out On the door
step and there beside the door stood
Bobby and her Jack. Jack Sands
"Oh. Jack. will you ever forgive
ne?" after Bobby had disappeared into
the school room Mother wrote and
told ne It was your cousin you net
and then I didn't know what 70 do
When Jane came back into the room
she was so happy that she gave the
children the rest Of the day OF.
The end OF the year came and when
the children were told that they would
have different teacher the next year.
they were all disappointed except Bob.
OF course he hated 10 have her 60 bot
be knew that she was going 20 be hap
py now that she had her Jack.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-09

- EANING far out OF the front
window OF his apartment on
the third floor. he watched
the neat figure vanish around the cor
nsr. Than Richard Merriwether drew
himself back. and with a glance at the
clock. hurriedly donned his hat and
Overcoat A few moments later he
passed out through the door and down
into me street at pace which. though
rapid. scarcely kept UP with his
thoughts.
HIS housekeeper ga1ed after him
win a knowing twinkle IN her Irish
blue eyes. then she shrugged her
shoulders and chuckled TO herself.
Richard FASTENED toward the end OF
the street and looked sheepishly
around the corner. The little slim
-blSck-syod beauty had disappeared.
Maybe. he thought. II had hurried a
little ard not taken those last few sec
ends 20 see that my derby was on
straight. might have been able to see
at asast In what direction this mysteri-
Gus little puff OF feminism had gone. /"
Then hss 3sbed himself for being a
fool
None IKE her. he muttered to
himself. then swung into the corridor
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-09

appointed.
She does teach school and she is
my girl She says so herself She
was 1s years old a little while ago,
and she gave Us little party up al
the school on her birthday. She seems
so sad now. Have you ever felt sad?"
"Yes. Bobby. l was sad once. l low
ed a girl about q year ago and We
were very happy until one night !
went 70 the station to meet my cousin
and / net Jane on the way home.
When she saw me with another girl
We had quarrel, and she wouldn't let
me explain. She went away and
don't know where she is now"
us her name Jane. too?" inquired
Bob.
Yes
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-09

for his appearance
Perfectly all right, and DO come
over again. Mr.. Merriweather. Carolyn
invited when he took his departure q
few moments later.
"I1l surely do that with pleasure"
he emphasized. and he and Howard
turned down the corridor and took lhe
lift to the lobby.
You're a wiz. How" Dick chuckleo.
whereupon Howard explained how the
deed had been done
Il looked up her address after left
you, found II to be our movie star in
the company where I sold my last
scenario. then proceeded to meet her
myself. Took her to dinner, then de-
cided to do a little coaching so she'd
DE prepared for that gruff manager.
II only inserted those special lines
you heard temporarily" Howard
chuckled IN conclusion. knowing only
too well you were lying in ambush
across that airshaft waiting for an op-
portunity to play hero"
There's no favor too great 10 ask
in reciprocation," Dick said, as he saw
Howard into a cab at the curb, and
that holds good-even If she does turn
me down"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-10-09

OF the office building where he main
tanned his very prosperous establish
ment-
All during his mornings work the
pale face with its dark. hollow eyes
pkept haunting him. Every now and
then he would nad himself gazing at
a typewriter sheet blankly. He was
looking straight through the slip on
which was typed the most profitable
order OF the entire year-st Carolyn
Rommerly's face. He had to use all
his strength TO keep his mind suf-
fciently on his work to wade through
the mornings mail.
"If could only get TO know her."
he explained to Howard willoughby
at lunch that day, I'D be perfectly
willing to let Fate put her hand in the
game and then humbly accept the re-
suit AS II is I feel as though I'm
missing a wonderful adventure II I
don't even get to meet her"
Don't you know some mutual
friend" Howard had begun to suggest.
but Richard cut him short with a
gesture of impotence.
Mutual friend he hanged. Did you
ever hear of any two people having a
mutual friend In this big. lonesome
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-21

week. Ordinary seconds were in
small supply.
Good quality heavy green drafters.
165oG1s0o lbs sold from $3509i0o:
medium weight. good quality draft
ers, green and weighing from -l500@
1850 lbs sold from 1925 @ $50: heavy
wagon and express horses, weighing
around 400 lbs sold from $e0o9275:
farm chunks, from $275@ 500, with
matched pairs at about $50 per pair:
the army horses sold at wide range.
and there were some good heavy
horses in the offerings. They ranged
in weight from light saddle horses up
to heavy siege-sun horses and sold
from s75G275; wood horses sold from
$.59l25, and ordinary seconds. from
$50 l25.
At the City Sale Stables-J. c.
Keith sold ESQ army horses. 80 horses
from the American Reality COMPANY.
and express carloads OF fresh
country horses. Trade was quick and
all the horses were closed out at sat-
isfactory prices. This week the firm
will have 15S army horses, express
carloads of fresh country horses. a
carload of wood horses. and 30 horses
from a Transfers sale.
William Hurwitz offered = carloads
of fresh country horses. l carload Of
wood horses, carload of army hors-
es. Sales were rapid with a good
clearance, with prices little higher
than a week ago for the same quail
ity Of hirse. This week there will be
on sale carloads of fresh country
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-21

guerite Clark. The following is a
letter from the manager of the Fam
Gus Players Film Corp. Portland.
Me-. regarding the attraction booked
at the Coliseum Thursday next.
IS Market Square.
Portland. Me-. May 10, 1919.
Mr.. A. ]. Burns. Johnson Opera
House. Gardiner. Me.
Dear Bert-I looked over the show
for you at Greeley's today and call
it very. very good. l asked others
about the house and they regarded
it as better than the ordinary tab
they have been having. The show
plays Sanford the first half Of next
week. You could get a report from
t..ere. I hate to recommend a show.
One can never tell how it will go
over IN a town. This not by any
means great big production. but
would say it is much better than
the ordinary tab show: II Is more
along the line Of Bob Otis shows
Yours truly.
BILL. OBRIEN.
Pictures $50. Musical comedy $40.
No seats reserved. Come early
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-21
OUTLOOK BETTER
LABOR DEADLOCK
AT WINNIPEG

Winnipeg. Man May eo.-Alrhoush
the deadlock between labor and in
dustriai employers In the general
strike here will enter into lis fifth
night without a decision. there were
signs tonight TIA, the marking time
period was rapidly coming 70 an end.
Important conference we're held to-
day by provincial and city officials
with union delegates and Gideon
Robertson. minister Of ahcr for the
Dominion and Arthur Nesshen. Fed
erai minister Of interior. were report
ed TO be travelling 10 Winnipeg from
Ottawa 70 assist in the eSor, to
bring about a peace adjustment.
The leading strike DEVELOPMENT was
a conference between union delesa-
tiens and 7. Norris. premier o. Man
itoha. and other officials reSxrdins
the officially announced WILLINGNESS
Of the union men 20 discuss settle
menc Of the strike On basis Of gen
eral union recognition and reinstate-
ment OF all idle members. who were
employed prior to the strike. The
question ef reinzcating all former
union employees Is being considered
a part from the question OF union rec
ignition
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-21

when some Of VI have listened for
the door bell to ring. and then AFTER
receiving the letters from our loved
ones, wonder il the news is good or
bad. We used to watch the papers.
and some Of US have lost our dear
ones. We wonder what II the mean
Ing OF 1t all. The women have sulfill-
ed the purpose Of every true VIII"
ribboner and today We have a tenn
perance State and country.
The following names Of the de-
ceased members Of the county I'M
ions were read: South China ., Mrs.
Emily Starrett. Mrs. Hannah J. Jen-
kins; Gardiner 3, Miss Lila Nc
kenney. Mrs. E. NJ. Dolloff and Mrs.
A. A. Beane: waterville /. Horace
Purinton. an honorary member Of
the union. All over the State Mr..
Purinton was known and all through
life he was known to work for tenn
perance and only for the good things
in life, Waterville has felt the loss
OF a great man. Following the read
ing Of the names Of the memorial
members. a silent prayer was Offer
"a ~ NAC >AkSS <AAiIC oCal
conducted the noon-tide prayer.
The afternoon session was opened
at $50 by the president. Mrs. Walsh.
The order Of the service being devo-
tionals: report Of credentials COM
mittee and election Of officers. as fol-
lows: President. hrs. Elizabeth
Winslade Of Gardiner: vice presi-
dent-at-large, Mrs. Harriet r. Perry
Of Hailowell: corresponding secre-
.ary. Miss Estelle NJ. Brainard. Chi
ma; recording secretary, MS Emma
F. Whltehouse. South China: treas
urer. Mrs. Mary W. Jones. south
China.
At the ministers hour remarks
were made by Rev. Charles F. Rob-
inson. pastor Of the Congregational
church: Rev. e, 4. knickerhccker.
pastor of the CniverSalis, church.
and Rev. W. A. Pierce. pastor Of the
Methodist church.
Following 4 short discussion and
music. tire convention was adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-21
WINTHROP

The members Of the woman's
Branch Of the Farm Bureau Of VIM
throp will hold an all day meeting at
the town hall on Friday. May a2nd.
The forenoon session will ope nat 10
O'Clock when Meal Planning and
school lunches" will be considered.
The afternoon session will begin at
o'clock when the subject of First
Aid" will be presented. Miss Helen
Lyman. the county demonstration,
will be present to speak and answer
questions. The ladies are requested
to bring lunches and hot coffee will
be served at the hall. In order that
the meeting pro- a real success to
the community a full attendance is
desired. All women interested are
cordially invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-21
TEXT OF RATIFYING
CLAUSE IN PEACE TREATY

Paris. May N-tSy the Associated
PressI-The text OF the clause in the
Peace treaty under which the treaty
Will become operative between the
ratifying countries as soon as Ger
many and three OF the principal pox-
ers sign the document. Is az follows:
The presen. treaty shah be raei-
fed. Deposit OF Publications shall be
made a, Paris as soon as possible.
Powers OF which the seat OF gov
eminent is outside Europe will be
entitled &c inform the government, II
the French Republic through their
diplomatic representatives a, Paris
that their Publications have been
given. and in that case they must
transmit their affiliations as soon
as possible
a process verbal Of deposit Of
ratifca,ions will be drawn up as soos,
as the treaty has been ratified by
Germany and by three Of the prin-
cipal allied and associated powers.
From the date OF this process veroa,
the treaty will come into force be-
tween the high contracting powers
who have ratified it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-21
DRY FORCES NOT
SURPRISED AT
BEER" REQUEST

New York. May 2@The Anti-S a-
loon League was not much CUR
prised" at President Wilson's recon-
merda,;on to Congress that the war
time prohibition law be repealed,
Weiliam II. Anderson, superictend-
enc OF the New York state branch.
declared in a Statement. issued here
tonight.
The vets were unable to keep
from telling. after the return Of Sam
uel Gompers- that some assurance
Rad been given Mr.. Anderson
statement
The Republican party was con-
ceived in protest against q great evil
Il has upheld the constitution 1t
has prospered in proportion as it has
been responsive to the moral sentf-
nenc Of the people We shall be
very much surprised II it permits the
Presiden, 10 put it in tha hoA on this
question"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-21
10000 TEXTILE WORKERS
IN new ENGLAND GET RAISE
IS Per CENT JUNE2

Boston. May :9-Wage increases
Affecting upwards Of $4,000 textile
operatives in New England and other
mill states, were made public today.
In most Instances the advance wage
announced as approximately IS per
cent. Both cotton and woolen mills
are affected.
The increases. which will become
effective June :, will bring mill wages
- the highest level on record and
in many instances represent a total
increase OF over 100 per cent. since
1918.
Many OF the mills OF New England
have been operating OF a Is hour
a week schedule since early in the
year. reduction of six hours a week
over the former schedules. The re-
duct!on in the working week was
accompanied by a corresponding GU.
in wages.
Lawrence. which had been in effect
since February ., were. expected viz
,ually 10 end with the granting OF
the higher wages
Reports that manufacturers were con-
sitertng a readiustne-t OF the pay
scale had been current for several
weeks but the first indication o. how
much the increase would De came sew
eyai days ago when notices OF a Is Per
cent advance ~Ee-e posted in the cotton
mills in Biddeford and Ssco. Maine.
Similar announcements were made last
night in Fall River Aad New Bedford
ard today the National Association .!
Cotton Manufacturers sen, out word
that recommendation for u Der cent
Increase had beer made to all MEM
bers throughout cife North whose plants
were beng operated on a is-hour tasis.
The individual manufacturers are ex-
pectei 70 announce the increase for
rnal,y tomorrow
\ few hours after the statement by
the cotton manufacturers notices aa-
peAred on the bulletin boards OF many
OF tie WOODEN mills stating that WAGES
in these establishments would be raised
Is Per cent OF June . The announce
Ments in the voolen inrustry, however.
we're made By individual msnusac,ur-
e.s rather than throus: the national
association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-21
1t, Col. ToWne
Joyfully Greeted
On Arrival Home

WCEO WAS ISNSiNSN
that Lieut.. Col. John G. Towne. who
has been in France in the service O.
Uncle Sam since august, 1917. would ar
rive in Waterville On the evening tram.
arriving at watervilie station at Ne.
Immediately ". W. Berry. chief OF the
waterv!lle fire department. conceived
the idea tina, Wa,ervi!le's nre depart
men, would RICH, royalty receive Ile2'-
Col. Towne. he being al honorary mem
her of the department and one who mas
always turned out with tire boys at any
large tires for SERVICE in case o. acci-
den. 10 any IT its members.
The Watervilie Military Band was Sc
cured and together with Company u,
Third Maine. some OF the 7. .. boys
and citizens. headed by members cf tue
fire department, marched 10 The depot
The parade WAS in charge o. Chez Ser
~. Aeou, sNN citizens assembled 20
we!ccne Lieut.. Col Towne home, and
the station platform was crowded
mass OF humanity. With some d-Iicul-
u Lieut.. Col. Towre ard wife and liz
Il. dausAier. accompanied by Edwin
Towrs. tie father. and Miss Eva Tcwns.
= sister. were escorted TO waiting auto
mobiles ana the parade started down
Co.lese avenue. thence down Nam
stree, and up Spring 10 ,he residence
o. Lieut. Coz. Towre on Elm street.
Company G was brought 20 attention
as well as those participating in the
parade and three hearty cheers were
given Cor the lieutenant Colonel. He
was then called upon ana said in part;
*. lends II the true sense of tAe
word-,hat noted saying We have met
thc enemy ara ne IS ours comes true in
this case. Ycu have ne. ne and am
yours. No greater compliment can be
rad. feel unwos;hy o. such rscer-
ton. Twentycce months ago when
went - the station eaSy in the morn
ing. after having erly about "a hours
Hetics. the only friend saw was
Charles Fu,sitsr AS the train moved
a.ons wondered il would ever return
home: ec. here am. 10 pounds strong.
folks, There isn't person here tina.
! have seen but what have thought
OF since have been away. and love
Yea all as Go my family.
Lieut. Col Towre has risen TO the
highest rank bestowed upon any OF Va
tervUls's soldiers. and his smiling coun-
tecaace has been missed during the
ioiaS months he has been away I. Is
needless 20 say that Wats-yiUes ci,i-
xens are ovsrJcysd :. his SAFE return
and hope 20 see him resume his practice
o. medicine and surgery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-21
CHURCH CLUB
MEETS. PORTLAND,
ELECTS OFFICERS

Portland. Ne. May eo.-At the an
nual meeting OF the Church Club o.
Maine held here tonight preliminary
to the.Slate Episcopalan convention,
officers were chosen as follows:
President. Charles F. Flasg, fv..-
land: vice presidents. Silas B. Ad-
ans. Portland: Robert H Gardiner,
Gardiner: n. V. B. Nash. W-iscasse.:
secretary. Sydney ST. F. Thax:er.
Portland: treasurer. F. s. Vail, Port
land. a
Speakers were DR.. Herbert L Ship
man and Joseph Haddon ot Se.'
York: Heber Z. *. Green OF the
Canadian hospital ship EsseeQuibo:
John II. Yates Of Wats-ville aud
Donald Heath OF Boston The Maine
Missionary Society elected Charles
B. Clarke Of Portland treasurer. and
Victor Q. Anderson OF Augusta. sec
rotary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-05-21

CENTER-Mr. Al Lothrop. who
has been employed in another state
for the past few months. has returned
to his position as foreman for Mr..
Eiwood \. Bailey.
Indications point to big apple
bloom this year in the town OF Win
throp. The trees have come through
the winter in very fine shape but are
about a week later than usual in get
ting their foliage owing to the cold
weather.
Mr.. 0. A. Morton was in Water
vile Sunday to attend the funera! OF
the late Horace Purinton.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wheeler OF
Plairfield. n. J., arrived last week to
pass the summer at their cottage on
Robbins Point.
Rev. G. ". Hinckley Of Good Will
Farm conducted the services Sunday
at the Friends church. He delivered
very fine and inspiring serman.
taking for his text. There's a Time
TO Lose"
Friends Of Miss Mary G. Wins!ow
viii De sorry 20 learn that she is
quite i'll, suffering frou, congestion OF
the lungs. Monday she was reported
10 be some better.
Mrs. c. I. Bailey and Mrs. Charles
Towle were chosen as delegates from
the Winthrop Center Sunday school
to attend the convention in Gardiner,
Tuesday.
Mrs. William Richmond OF Port
land, who had been visiting her son
and daughter. Seiah and Arab. OF
Oak Grove Seminary, was the guest
Tuesday night OF Mrs. Charles
Briggs