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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-18
X DICKY GOING TO FVADE HIS
PERSONAL DUTY?

"Wcul rs come. Madge."
The solemnity Of Dicky's voice
would have startled me even in the
daytime when fully awake. But he
had rushed into our bedroom at half
after two O'Clock in the morning
having Jus, come from the las,
train. and was vet bewi'dered from
sleep. so that his voice and manner
greatly alarmed me.
oh, what IS it, Dicky?" I ex-
claimed, sitting up in bed. What
has Gomez"
But 7 knew. even before he had
time to answer For days. We with
the RESI- II the world bad been wait
ing upon orr lawmakers for the final
decision IS 20 our country S entrance
into the woriG war. Congress had
met IN final dr1motic joint session
the nigh before. p didn't need the
haring headlines OF the newspapers
Dicky carried in his hand 20 tell me
that America had AZ last cast her
lot with the forces lighting for the
worlds liberty and civilization.
We're in the war;" I said, and
then as the full realization of what
it meant broke upon me / clasped
Dicky's arm.
oh. it's SO wonderful and so ter
f rible. Dicky," I said brokenly. He
sat down and ~, his arms around
me. and for q few minutes we cluns
together as two awed children might
have done imagine fl was the
feeling with which many 0f the citi-
zens of the United states faced the
news. a glad thrill. an awc1 hush.
I have never felt closer ia spi-it
10 my husband than 4 cid during
those few first minutes cf contem-
pla1on of The news ha had ht1u-ht
II was as II il We're @ clear aame in
which was burning away aH the
doubts and differences shat had be-
set my path lately.
The Haunting Retrospect.
For days following our removal
from the Brennan house GO the new
one we had bought upon the banks
OF a lovely little lake such as dot
our part Of Long Island. I had kept
out of Dicky's way as much as pos
sible. For the remembrance Of the
photograph of Grace Draper I had
found in the box picAy h1G hidden
away behind the raf, -the hos
about which ne had p1yed such
perturbation upon -.orag 90
troubled me.
OF course. 4 ha6 sais nothing o.
him concerning t. / couldn't with
out letting him know I had iuvesti-
gated the contents OF the box. but
the problem which the sight of thu
photograph brought me had been
present in my mind ever since. had
accompanied all the petty trials
which the presence OF Dicky's moth
er and Cousin Agatha in the new
home while I was rying 20 get set
tied" involved.
! had not been able 70 see Lillian.
20 ask her advice concerning this
probable re-entry OF Grace Draper
into my husbands life. for the friend
10 whom I fed for counsel i'm every
dilemma was absent from the city
on a business "trip. And there was
no one else 10 whom ! would dream
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-18

Andrew NOwak returned 70 Chica-
20 following a several days visit
with relatives and friends. He was
a guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Adalbert
WiatTowski, S17 W. Thomas St
j. I. Miller of Jackson, who has
been here on business, left for Gary
Tuesday.
Mrs. Marion BuJtys and daughter,
Alice, 1IZ2 Huron st, returned from
Losansport Ind, where they spent
the past three weeks with the for
lner's parents, Mr.. and Mrs Michael
StodOlski.
Joseph Cwierk Of Dayton, O., is
spending a few days with friends.
Mrs. Emma Zywiecka Of Chicago.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-18
MANY BIRTHS REPORTED.

Evidence that the birth record for
1919 will surpass that OF former
years in South Bend is shown by the
board OF health records. SO far this
year 755 births have been reported.
The death rate is 419.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-18

At the regular meeting OF carpen-
ters local, No. Alb. held on June i.
a class of So were initiated; also the
applications Of % were acted on TO
be initiated at next regular meeting,
June "a. 13S4-lS-Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-18
Y NEIGHRORS.

Regular meeting Thursday night
Initiation. 1244-19-Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-18

Conklin pens at Schillings.
Advt. 1229-1s
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-18

Mae Marsh, popular screen star used to proclaim such advanced
ideas in matrimony and mOtherho6dd that--but listen to what Miss
Marsh said just a few short years ago: Most people think love and
marriage belong exclusively to youth. but know better Won't 1 be
a better wife at thirty or thiry-hve than at twenty years? You can't
work when your mind is on love affairs"
So when there came Mr. Louis Lee Arms, sporting writer. magazine
author and Liberty loan worker, Miss Marsh had to quit work, that's
all They we're married last September N the Little Church Around
the Corner in New York. and took n n into their confidence until
the happy couple announced the birth of a daughter.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-18

Nudge Makcs Her Fleht.
For Lillian. with her keen dis
cernment and her broad experience
probably had better knowledge OF
Dicky's character than any other
human being had, even than J
would ever have. She had been my
staunch support during the awfu.
time when Dicky had gone 10 Sar
Francisco. estranged from me, and
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-18

Read NEWS FIR News
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-18
Adele Ga1riS0nS Ne1O
Revelations of a Wife
"Ihejr Second Honeymoon"
Madge Makes Her Fight.

Of conading and doubt Of my hus-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-18

Mrs l. C. Turner. 1910 Riverside
DR.. entertained with an Informal
breakfast "Wednesday morning in
honor OF Mrs. william Rieman of
Detroit, who is the guest OF Mrs B.
d. Coon, 625 y. Main ST.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-18

The Phi Delta Bible class Of the
First Evangelical church gave "a
picnic supper at ~Studebaker park
Tuesday night in honor OF Miss Alice
boekstedt, whose marriage 20 Ora j.
Myers will take place this month.
Tonight the Misses Bertha and
Laurine Linden. S21 s. Lafayette
blvd. will give a shower for Miss
LOckstedL
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Moses Drake. 1904
z. Dayton 81. who were recently
married, were honored with a show
ct Tuesday night by a number Of
their friends. Refreshments were
served.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-18

A demonstration Of cold pack
canning was presented at the meet
ms OF the Ardmore Heights Home
Economics club. Tuesday afternoon.
by Miss Juanita Mills. spinach and
strawberries were canned. The
next meeting viii be held July Is in
the Ardmore school house.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-04-29
Rryant,s Pond.

Harry Howe, employed a. truckman
at the Dearborn Spool Co.'s plant, pur-
chased this week the Wyman farm just
north of the village. The place has been
owned for several years by Benjamin R.
Billings, and is at present occupied by
Edward Jordan.
The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth r. Whit.
man, whose death was reported in the
Democrat of last week, was held at the
Universalist church Monday afternoon.
Many relatives we're present from Nor.
way and two from Haverhill, Mass.
The services were conducted by Rev.
Insley A. Bean of Lewiston, q former
pastor, who was assisted by Miss L. B.
Tresdwell of the local church.
Our old railway station Is renewed In
its outside appearance BY coat of paint.
The Union school which was delayed
In opening Is now in session, conducted
by Miss Jennie Frost of Lawrence, Mass.
DR.. G. A. Stephens, the author, came
up from Norway Monday to attend the
funeral of his cousin, Mrs. Elizabeth R.
Whitman. DR.. Stephens taught one OF
his first schools here in the Chase dis
trict, away back 10 the winter of 1854
Russell Adams, q member of the 26th
Division, is now at Camp Devens i'll with
pneumonia, but his condition Is reported
as favorable. His father, Capt. C. c..
Adams of Philadelphia, Is visiting him
at the camp.
G. w. Stenning Is soon to move from
the Bessey tenement to the Rowe house
owned by Arthur G. Kicker.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-04-29
Vast Paris.

There was good attendance ut tn
supper and social at the Universalis
church Wednesday evening. The enter
tainment consisted Of piano duet D!
Leona Marston and Beatrice Smith; voca
solo, Mrs. Chester Briggs; piano duet
Mrs. F. r. Penley and Mrs. A. b. Mann
Prof. Applefritter exhibited his tralnet
dolls. There were nine or ten, and ate
being described and wound up they SAM
and spoke pieces.
Mrs. r. z. Wheeler delightfully."- enter
tanned the Jolly Twelve Friday evening
A very pleasant time was enjoyed.
Mrs. Leland Lane of Berlin, N. a., II
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. G. b. Lane.
Rev. n. A. Markley attended meet
ing of Univsrsalist ministers at Augusts
Monday.
Maynard Chase went to Boston to SET
the parade of soldiers last week.
Thomas Flavin went to Boston Friday
to meet his son, Wright Flavin, who
arrived Saturday from overseas.
Alanson Cummings and friend OF the
U. s. Navy are visiting his father, R. L.
Cummings. They are on q ten days
furlough.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. 8. Farnum attended
the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Will Childs,
at North Paris Thursday.
Elwood Healey, who has recently re-
turned from overseas service, has been
the guest of his sister, Mrs. Guy A.
Smith.
Merton Curtis is at home from Bath.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rollin Dlnsmore have
returned from Bath and are with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. b. Hill.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-04-29
Opportunlty Farm.

Opportunity Farm ct New Gloucester,
Maine, . school and home for the needy
boy, IL continually becoming Q more
effective factor in caring for worthy
boys. The aggregate assets OF the In.
stitution are now approximately $Sb, 0OO
and It has facilities for caring for Az OF
80. boys. -
The Institution operates its own school.
Instruction in agriculture 10 accented
from both the theoretical and practical
side. Since New England now produces
but 25 per cent OF the agricultural pro-
ducts she consumes, the training OF the
boy along the line of agriculture 10 most
worth while from from every point Of
view.
The institution 10 semi charitable 10
ito object. The amount received from
parents or guardians by no means covers
the expense of the Farm. This IL q
Maine Institution and deserves the sup
port and patronage of Maine people.
The Farm received no State aid.
The Kimball Home at the Farm ID
now being renovated and several needed
Improvement made to 1t. This Home
will be re. opened on or about May LIST,
and will accommodate 26 or more boys.
The present Superintendent, Lester s.
Hess, has spent the past year In the
military service. Prior to entry in the
service be was engaged in school and
agricultural work In the west.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-04-29
BONDS TO PAY
DEBT OF HONOR
They VIII Bring Home the Fight
ing Men Who Have Won the
Victorious Peace.

The Fifth Liberty Loan will be used
especially and emphatically IN paying
a debt of honor.
The debt is one owed by the nation
to its fighting forces. Who could
think for moment that 1t would not
be paid eagerly in the finest spirit and
with pride in meeting the obliga-
tions3
This Loan the VICTORIOUS
FIFTH-which will be offered in about
three months, will bring home the men
who fought through France from
Chateau. Thierry right to Sedan, thou.
sands of whom are today on German
soil.
The President says that large pro-
portion of them must remain during
the period Of occupation. Those who
will be brought home will be trans.
ported and demobilized at q very
heavy expense for months to come.
The Loan will pay these charges.
To avoid them in any way, to try to
cut down on them, to fail to provide
money for them, would be an inored.
ible act on the part Of the people OF
the United States.
The men who went to France, ready
to give their lives If need be for the
nation, did not halt half way-did not
stop when they thought the end
seemed almost near. They went to
the very limit. They saw the war to
the very close, however bitter 1t might
be.
To look after them In the period OF
the making Of the peace. to bring them
home In comfort and safety and honor,
must be the one effort Of all the war
loans in which the nation will join
to q man.
The realization Of what the men
have done is written across the history
Of the United States the past eighteen
months. The opportunity to pay the
debt of honor will be met In return
ing them to peace and prosperity.
The opportunity lies ip the new
Liberty Loan bond. that ID the Fifth
Loan.
Use the next three months in pre-
pairing to Join In paying the country's
debt of honor to her soldiers who have
won the victory.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-04-29
East Sumner.

A wedding reception was rendered to
Mr.. and Mrs. Vinton Bradeen at Grange
Hall on Tuesday evening, the 22d, which
was largely attended and joyous event.
Friends OF the worthy couple joined in
raising purse of about $40, which was
presented by Roger Eastman, comrsde
of Mr.. Bradeen OF Fort Greble, r. l.
Music, recitations and marches enlivsned
the happy occasion. A few weeks after
Comrade Bradeen returned from over
seas he married Miss Edith Berry OF
Massachusetts,, who was a daughter OF
the late Hiram Berry, formerly of East
Sumner.
The "Old Peabody Pew" was played
at the Congregational church on Friday
evening to q delighted audience with
fine effect and ELECTED much applause.
Though this was its second performance,
II took intensely.
Mrs. Ezra Keens and Mrs. Raymond
Keene and S. Robinson visited at C. B.
Hesld's At Canton on Tuesday. The
first two above named also visited Lewis
ton Wednesday.
Arrangements for recognition service
for the returning soldier "boys" are be-
ing perfect ted, of which due notice of the
time will be given later.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-04-29
East Bethel.

Mrs. Eta Bartlett has returned home
from Berlin, N. 81.
Frank Bean carries the scholars ON the
river road.
Mrs. Charles q. Kimball of South Paris
was recent guest of Mr.. and Mrs. +. B.
Howe and family.
Leroy Holt of Nsponset, Mass,
recently spent q weeks vacation, the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. W. B. Bartlett.
Mrs. Ceylon NJ. Kimball was last
weeks guest of her mother, Mrs. E. W.
Dutton.
Alfred Maddix Is at home from q
hospital in Maryland for months fur
Tough.
F. B. Howe, Porter Farwell, q. o.
Blake, Fred c. Bean and others have
recently purchased work horses.
Carl Swan has moved his family to
Locke's Mills, where he has work for
the Tebbets Spool Co.
George Swan ia at his home here from
Byron for few days on business.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-04-29
TIRE GILT EDGED
FIFTH OF THE US.
BUYERS Of the New Liberty Loan
WIN Take Il Not as Insurance
ant A q Great Investmsus.

rhs Fifth Liberty Loan. but three
months away, will have strong sH
neal to the so,ooo,ooo patriotic men
and women who hold today the pona'
Of four other loans.
The patriotic support they gave N
time OF greatest stress to the Govern.
meut ana TO it, lighting forces WV
not fail now In financing ths nssos
Of peace and reconstruction.
The extent and urgency Of the az
mands are not lsssened. The dept OF
honor. which We owe TO our soldisrs
to bring them home In comfort sno
to At them anew to the tasks o. peace
ia one that can be met only with pNds
and Joy.
There will be an added incentive IN
buying bonds Of the Fifth Liberty
Loan. II the bonds have lost the Gle
ment Of insurance they have saineo
even more In that Of investment.
Those who have bought from feel
ings of patriotic duties may wan Duy
now to secure Investments OF the
highest grade. They win aid In plac'
ing the 'Libertys" in their proper rank
as gilt edged securities.
From q strictly commercial basis
the bonds Of tho Fifth Loan VIII COM
mand the highest position.
/. They are the worlds safest m
vestment, having behind them the ~
sources Of the greatest creditor ma
ton. Is
q. They will carry . high rate OF
interest, one much higher than the
United States Government Will ever
pay In normal times, which will &C.
cordingly send them with the return
Of earlier conditions to . good pre-
MUM.
8. They are accepted at par u pay
ment Of all estate and inheritance
taxes.
I. They are exempt from the ~
normal tax Of the new revenue RM
S. They are exempt up 70 e7s.ooe
from income and excess profit taxes.
The wise and patriotic investor Will
prepare in the next ninety days to
buy largely Of the Fifth Loan Bonds
to keep.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-04-29
LOcke's Mills.

At the close of the church service
Easter Sunday, the remains OF Mrs
Clifton Swan were taken from the tomb
and buried. A simple service conducted
by Rev. Mr.. Trueman of Bethel was held
at the grave. The flowers were many
and beautiful. 1t will be remembered
that Mrs. Swan died of pneumonia last
January, when there was so much sick
ness in our village.
There was pretty home wedding
Saturday evening, April 10, at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Knight, when
their daughter, Miss Bertha Morse,
became the bride of Mr.. Fred Mason.
Rev. Mr.. Curtis of Bethel officiated.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mason will reside in the
village.
Easter greetings have been received
from Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Rowe OF
Lynbrook, N. Y. They will not come
to their cottage "Beachenrowe" this
summer.
Charlie Reed spent the day Tuesday
in Lewiston.
Elmer Cummings had the misfortune
to lose valuable COW last week.
Carl Swan has moved from East
Bethel into the Steele rent and George
Sails has moved to South Bethel.
Dan Foster and family of East Bethel
were Sunday callers at Lola Fosters.
Arthur Stowell, Loring Roberts,
Raynor Littlefield and Curtis Abbot,
attended Mason meeting at Norway
Wednesday evening.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-04-29
Brownfield.

j. L. Rowe Of Portland spent the
Sabbath with bis sister, Mrs. Mary
Peckham.
Mrs. 8. E. Eaton went to Boston last
week, where she met her son, Sergt.
Ralph B. Eaton, who has recently re-
turned from France.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Thomas OF Ports
mouth, N. e., are guests OF Mr.. and
Thomas parents, Mr.. and Mrs. g. NJ.
Eaton.
/ Pvt. Harry Mssdsr, who was the
second TO enlist In Brownf1eld, enlisting
In the artillery, being transferred to the
French artillery, going over seas In May,
1918, has secured his discharge, and now
10 ut his home.
Rev. Mr.. Merry Of Cornish occupied
the pulpit ut the Congregational church
Sunday morning and evening.
Last week Wednesday evening the
ladies OF the Congregational Sewing
Circle met ut Odd Fellow9 Hall where
supper was furnished.
= Mr.. Durham and sister OF Aassa-
chusetts are again occupying their
summer cottage on Church Street.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-04-29
WHAT FIFTH LOAN
BONDS Will DO
Thsy Will Provide Funds Needed
to finance Peace and Recon.
struction Work.

The dollars Of the United States
supplied largely through four great
Liberty Loans were Of tremendous
power in helping win the world war.
Through the forces they added te
the fighting strength Of the Allies
they tipped the balance Of power
against the Germans for victory and
peace.
The fighting men and the fighting
ships, the guns. the food, and $1,000,
100000 Of loans to the Allies gave the
momentum needed to hurl Upon TIE
Germans the avalanche that finally
swept them back to defeat and de-
stroyed their menace to civilization.
The four loans from the American
people, by the American people. and
for the American people. brought anal
victory. -.
But there remains a great chapter
to be brought out and finished.
To provide funds for this ID the
purpose and need Of the Fifth Loan
the VICTORIOUS FIFTH. =
It will furnish means to the Govern
ment Of this country to do ita part
In the tremendous work Of concluding
peace, In restoration and reconstruc'
ton.
II ID needed for the enormous de.
mands created In the work Of bringing
our men home and in restoring them
to their own places in the Life Of the
nation.
It will insure effective provision for
the cali Of prosperity and peace. It
will guard the interests Of the United
States commercially at home and
abroad. for the present and for the
future.
The dollars Of the Fifth Liberty
Loan have q great duty to do. great
field In which to do It. -
Get ready to join In II With the
others.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-04-29
Hebron.

Rev. Mr.. Newman gave very inter,
esting sermon Easter morning, and In
the evening there were exercises by the
children.
Mr.. Newman was In Boston few days
last week.
Alice Melcher was here for a day re-
Gently.
Norman Richardson has been at home
over Saturday and Sunday.
The funeral of Ansel Bowman was
Monday morning. A large number pres
services. Mr.. Bowman was sc years old
One brother, DR.. Fred Bowman Of Duluth,
Minn., and sister, Mrs. Henry Sturte.
want of Waltham, Mass, survive him.
Mrs. Sturtevant was here for the funeral.
Their only child, Herbert Bowman, lives
on the home farm with his mother.
Mrs. Annie Bearce spent few days al
South Paris recently with her sister,
Miss Nellie Whitman.
Frank Moody spoke before the Hol-
stein-Friesian Association in Auburn
Wednesday.
The ball game here Wednesday scored
Hebron ii, Edward Little High School 4.
Mrs. Carrie Cantello is gaining fast.
A baptistry is being put In the church
here. The most of the work has been
given by the people, Lieut.. Newman
working all the time as hard as any OF
them. As soon as 1t lie completed several
are to be baptized.
We are glad to learn that Ralph Glover
Is to have the job as road patrol again
this year. Mr.. Glover did faithful work
last year, and the roads were never kept
In as good condition as under his care.
Spring Is really here and farm work
going on. Frank Moody has his plough
ing done, and others are at It. Spring
bulbs are in bloom, and grass fast grow
ing green.
Our thanks are due Lieut.. Newman
for Mayfowers, the first we have seen
for years.
The prize debates came off Thursday
evening, Hebron lost at Portland but
won here with Edward Little High.
Donald Sprague of Hebron won the state
championship as Individual debater.
Mrs. Linwood Keene of Berwick Is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. L.
Bumpus.
A raging snow storm to-day, Friday,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-04-29
PARTRIDGE DISTRICT.
Hiram.

On March Is, 20 and 81 XII c. Wads-
worth was ploughing; on April Is there
10 an inch Of snow, and IL 10 still snow
ing. We remember that on April 1,
1872, the snow in Hiram was four feet
deep, on a level. On April Is, 1852, is
inches Of snow fell. During the past
winter the road commissioner has not
had to break the roads but once.
Rufus n. Lowell has force OF men
working on the state road In the Spring
district, with our new tractor.
The union of the three churches,
Methodist, Uniyersalist and Congregs-
tional, for Sunday services and Sunday
schools, remains harmonious. The
services In April and May will be con-
Quoted in the Universalist church at
Hiram village, by Rev. George c. Smith,
Congregstionalist, whose sermons are
instructive, eloquent and inspiring.
George T. Osgood, Harry Sargent and
Carl Hybert, who have returned from
France to Camp Dsvens, Mass, recently
visited their friends here.
Madison Trip is recovering from .
severe illness of gall stones.
Mrs. Eunics Ridlop, who has suffered
three years with lame ankle, has been
cured by DIR. Ridlon OF Kezar Falls.
j. Everett Stuart Of East Hiram,
veteran Of the civil war, 10 quite III. he
enlisted 10 the 18th Maine Regiment ct
the age of II, and served four years,
and was not OF duty day.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-04-29
Mason.

D. W. Gushing has traded one pair Of
bis horses for an auto,
j. E. Westleigh is working for D. W.
Cushing driving team.
Fred Wheeler and family of Bethel
were in town Wednesday to try the fish.
ing. Curtis Hutchinson was with them.
Haven't heard what success they bad.
Myron Morrill, and family visited al
Norway the week end.
Judson Bartlett Is stopping with his
daughter, Mrs. Myron Morrill,.