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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-04-18
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
HIS MISSING FORTUNE
Its Hiding Place Brought to Light
Through a Kind
Act.
BY FLORENCE /. HENDERSON.

. TG0NGNSG NGlN0En0SENs
Because John Davis was hungry and
had to work, and because a big wind
storm had blown down some barns and
fences and nearly half the trees in
Glenville, thereby Offering that individ.
ual an opportunity to labor, sunshine
came suddenly into the life Of pretty.
patient Ethel Moore.
She needed it, poor girl, and more
than deserved 1t, II ever loving, help
full daughter and true and earnest
sweetheart did. Ever since her mother
had died Ethel had led a hard, slave
like existence. They had not always
lived at Glenville. 1t was the lure of
change and fortune that had induced
William Moore, her father, to abandon
a fairly prosperous store business In a
city fifty miles distant, to fill out, as he
anticipated, the glowing dream of his
life. He had always longed for farm,
and when he was wired urgently to
the bedside of his dying brother, Rob
ert. he felt certain that at last the COW
etsd acme of his ambition was in sight.
Robert Moore reputed rich man,
died before his brother reached him.
In his will he left William everything.
When everything" was materialized
into coherency, to the surprise of his
neighbors and the bitter disappoint-
ment of the legatee, the estate COM
prised only the old home, with it's
weather-beaten porch and boarded-up
cupola, dreary and gloomy in the ex-
treme.
THE place will do to live in" mood
lily decided William Moore, but what
has ever become Of the stocks and
bonds and money everybody knew my
brother had six months before he
died2"
That was still a question unsettled
two years after the Moores had taken
up their abode at the great, rambling
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-04-18

Drove Her to Her Feet With a Shock.
house, whose original owner had built
1t as a mansion nest for lady who on
the bridal eve had run away and mar
ried another sutton; William Moore's
wife died, he sold out his business and
then lost his cash In an unwlse specu
lation.
Then the shoe began to pinch. He
had a small house in the city which
brought In a certain income, but not
enough to cover living expenses
Ethel learned to do dressmaking and
how to trim hats in season at the vii
lage millinery store, and her little
earnings helped to keep the wolf from
the door.
1t was when Archie Winston came
into her life that the days seemed
worth while and the nights were filled
with sweet dreams. He held clerical
position. where any pretentious salary
income was in the future, and when
they talked of the wedding day they
referred to 1t as very far ahead. Ethel
was loyal to the comfort and interests
Of her father, and Archie honored her
for 1t and encouraged her in her
course. The old man had grown soul
and selfish, and would not hear of
change in their domestic relations.
Il may get something yet out of my
unfortunate Investment" he was wont
to say. IF do I'd feel more certain
Of things" and then dolefully he would
finish up with the remark: III we
could only find out where all Roberts
fortune went tot"
1t was several days after the big
storm and the fallen and hanging limbs
Of the giant trees surrounding the
Moore homestead had not been cleared
away William Moore was too en-
crossed over his life disappointment
to think Of mundane things. Ethel
had dragged the light, stray branches
to the rear of the lot. The larger onea
Archie had promised to try and get out
Of the way Saturday afternoon.
When John Davis came along one
morning, however. saw, rope and pole
in hand, Ethel listened to his applica
ton for work with interest and sym
patty.
i've been sick for long time, Miss
Moore" he declared, and not able &c
take steady job for some time ahead
About all I'm fitted for Is a little spad
ing or grass moving, or something like
cleaning up yards. III trim out that
hanging stun up around the house fol-
hs0a al H.
brush"
Ethel had a little surplus savings
very limited indeed compared with the
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-04-18
pouuhboy MIssed Treasure.

At Varennes they still show the
place where the doughboy tainted.
For the greater part Of a week he
had been busy there at the humble
tasks Of general police when into his
bailiwick burst an anxious French sol
der, who explained that Varennes had
been his home before the war, and
that he had had to leave It hastily
when the Germans came four years
before.
After much explanation, he began
to prospect about as though he were
looking for oil, finally took his bear.
ings. paced three to the right from the
pharmacIe, ten to the north, four to
the east. Then he dug He dug and
he dug, and at last the doughboy saw
--disinterred from the very spot where
he had been puttsrlng all week--the
tidy sum Of 10000 francs In gold.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-04-18

Clarence Spradd has had spat
with that ere plump Guggles girl" re-
lated Burt Blurt of Petunia. "He
bought one OF them there fashionable,
thin-legged suits OF clothes with a belt
and a pucker in the back, and ex-
pected 1t would make him look like
the swell young fellers In the advertis-
ing columns OF the newspapers. And
the Guggles girl said he looked more
like comic picture In another part
Of the same paper. He up and told
her he'd rather be hung than to marry
her. and she said she'd rather he
would be."-Kansas City Star.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-04-18
War horrora.

Two women were talking on 2 bus.
'My hair became so gray dufibg the
war" said the first woman. II hope
It will be all right after awhile"
~ can understand" said the second
woman. ut was enough to make any
ones hair gray. am sure you won't
add any more gray hairs now that
peace has come"
"0h," said the first woman candid
ly, at wasn't exactly because Of the
war that my hair became gray--that
is, It wasn't because Of worry; but,
you know, the preparation used to
use-was imported-and during the
war 1 couldn't get any Of It. had
to let the gray hairs have their way
but now l hope 1t will be different"
she ended brightly.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-04-18

"There ort to be school here for
training young footpads," said Sand
storm Smith, the well-known cattle
baron Of Rampage, Okla, who is tenn
porarily in Kansas Clty's midst. "Af-
ter having grown accustomed to the
regular fashions In such functions II
posters me to be fooled with by ignor-
ant amateurs. Half Of the time, with
their lingering and suffering, ! don't
know whether they are trying to hold
me up or act out some sort OF cha.
de."--Kansas City Star.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-04-18
FARM WANTED


Large farm on which a man could make
a living. Send full description, including
size, quality of soil. number Of acres in
cultivation. number Of acres OF pasture or
meadow. fencing, roads, exact location.
Party wants to rent with privilege of buy
ing on terms.
have a number of houses In Wash
ineton and Takoma Park that could be
exchanged for small farms. Send me
descriptions Of your farms IL for exchange.
One party has half-acre lot in the town
Of Takoma Park. Nd. unmorteaeed. price
$500. will give as part payment on a small
farm.
would be glad to send you my complete
list OF properties for sale or exchange.
J. S. FRASER,
Takoma Park, Nd.
Phone-Col. 4368w
sep 8-3m
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-04-18
Not UNNATURAL concIu.Ion.

Not Unnatural Conclusion.
A distinguished lady from London
who is visiting In New York was taken
by her hostess to turkey-trotting
sanctuary night before last. They ar
rived rather early and only one couple
was on the floor. The dancers, how
ever, were turkey-trotting In the most
approved fashion and the New York
hostess called the attention Of her
guest to them,
That's the real turkey-trot," she In
formed her. do you see anything OBJ
jectionable about IT."
NO" answered her English guest.
81 can't say that | see anything OBJ
jectionable about II, but OF course he
Is going to marry the lady"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-04-18

Any one desiring a small place, have
for sale a tract Of nearly IS acres OF
splendid land. ten acres now in COW peas,
balance in potatoes and small truck.
IL is improved by good six-room house,
garage. two large poultry houses and out
buildings.
This property is in splendid farming
community, three-fourths Of a mile from
milk truck line running to Washington
every day. This property must be seen TO
be appreciated. Possession given about
October ist
Price and terms reasonable.
J. W. WALKER.
aug 23-tf Rockville. Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-04-18
can op.n.r Make, GOOD n.,dIs.

Many cans used for packing meat
and other food products are operated
by means Of a small handle or key,
which has an eye for receiving strip
Of tin and winding II up. These keys
are always furnished with the can and
usually thrown away as the can 10
opened. Should q large needle for
sewing blankets or burlap be re-
qulred, n splendid one may be made
BY STRENGTHENING out one Of these keys
and filing the end down 10 a point.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-04-18

A newspaper reports that the hotel
proprietors in Prague, Bohemia. have
"cut their rates more than 100 per
cent" From financial point Of view
one might rather live in Bohemia than
IN any other land."-Boston Tran.
script.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-04-18

Don't be in such hurry TO sue
coed, son. Look at me. I begun life
Mt the bottom"
well, I've been in France, and be-
gan by going over the top"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-04-18
FOR SALE.

have for sale Lot No. II. Section No. 2,
containing $3.50 square feet ION barnes
town road, just outside Of Rockville), and
Lot 8. in Section o. containing 5000 so.
f., in West End Park, just west Of Rock
vile, Md. Offers are wanted for these lots.
J. ABBY HENDERSON,
aug 24-1m Rockville. Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-04-18

Fruit trees, berry plants, California privet
and other hedging plants. roses and other
nursery stock.
Quality the very best and prices right.
Before you place your order, write TO
ROCK CREEK NURSERY,
Rockville. Nd.
r. F. D. No. 3.
oct 20-tf
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-04-18

The United States Industries use
practically 100000 pounds Of bronze
powder annually. md 80 per cent Of
the total consumption was formerly
imported from Germany, but Ia now
made IN America.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-04-18
FARM FOR SALE

Containing 1877 acres, improved by new
dwelling and barn and other outbuidines;
about miles from Germantown Station,
In MONTGOMERY county, Md. and about the
same distance from Gaithersburg; one
half mile from pike Apply 10
BOWIE F. WATERS. Attorney,
June 4-td Rockville, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-04-18

Plenty Of Lumber Here!
BY Fair and Square Dealing with the Govern
ment this Old Reliable Lumber Firm has Oeen
able through Government Regulations to re-stock
its large lumber yards and sheds with complete
supplies of Lumber, MillwOrk, Shingles, Laths,
Wall Boards and ROOfings.
NEW CARLOADS FLORIDA CYPRESS
SHINGLES.
These shingles will cost you 5000 per square,
sufficient to cover 100 square feet either inches
or inches wide.
No. Flooring same old price, $3.50
100 square feet.
Clear Flooring, SIS and $3.50 100 square feet.
ER.A.NR LIBBEY s. CO.,
Lumber and Mill Work,
9Th st. & N. Y. Ave,
WMsksissgtOss, I'D. g.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-13
READING CALLED
RADICAL CENTER
Eighty-Eght Recruiting Sta
tions in Its District
Humes Says

Washington, March 13.-Reading,
Pa, was a big recruiting center for
the "bloody class revolution"
through which, according to the
memorandum submitted to the Sen
ate committee investigating lawless
propaganda, by Solicitor Lamar, OF
the Postoffice Department, the l. w.
W.'s anarchists and Socialists in the
United States planned to overthrow
the Government.
According to a list of general re-
cruiting unions for the American
Bolshevists filed with the committee
today by Major e. Lowrey Humes,
attorney for the committee, Reading
was the recruiting center of the
Reds" of Eastern Pennsylvania and
New Jersey. The radicals maintain
ed enghty- EIGHT recruiting stations
in the Reading district. according to
the documents filed by Major
Humes.
With the statement OF the number
of recruiting stations and list OF
industrial unions of the I. w. W.,
which aided in the work of organ
izing the I. w. WIS anarchists and
Socialists for the proposed transla-
tions of more than fifty circulars
and posters published since the sign
ing of the armistice, and excerpts
from books written by radical lead
ers, all of which, in the opinion OF
Major Humes, melted to sabotage
and revolution.
The Senate committee in its report
on the investigation will recommend
drastic legislation against the
Reds" Senator Overman, chairman
of the committee, said.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-13
Hog Island Plans
Were in Germany

Philadelphia, March 13. - Com
plete plans of the entire shipbiuld-
ing project at Hog Island, with val
liable information of the work being
accomplished and that to be under
taken, were found in Germany by
agents of the army intelligence
corps.
This was made known today aft
er officials of the Fleet Corporation
announced that 254 men, classed as
dangerous spies, who succeeded in
getting employment at Hog Island,
were arrested and prosecuted dur
ing the war. The Hog Island guard
and secret service engineered the
arrests, with the help of agents of
the Department of Justice and men,
bers of the intelligence corps of the
arnsL and navy.
TMe plans were obtained and for
warded to Germany despite the
most efficient work by the guards
and secret agents at the plant, but
they did not get through in time
to allow the war lords" to plan
measures that would hinder opera
tions of the yard.
The plans were detailed, but
showed by their errors that those
who had drawn them up had evil
IDENTIFY been forced to do their work
away from the inspiration and
actualities of the yard by the vigi-
lance of the guards. AS a matter
of fact, a high official of the COM
pany said today, the plans served
only the purpose of letting Germany
know what was already suspected
that the United States was sparing
no expense and no resource in it's
determination to overcome the Cen
trail Powers.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-13
Advice to the Lovelorn
From q Real Man

DEAR MISS FAIRFAX:
nave been reading your interest
ing little talks and advice to the
Lovelorn" for some time and find
some of the questions quite ANUS
ing, especially in Fridays paper:
What Makes Married Life DuIi?"
want to say: People make it
dull themselves. have been mar
ried for seventeen years. Since NV
wife died last fall leaving me with
six children ranging in age from
three to sixteen years, I have felt
that those seventeen were the hap-
piest years of my life. If two peo-
pie ever lived happily together. we
did. My idea of a dull married life
is that there Is too much selfiehness
on both sides; the husband NOT
taking any interest in the house or
home more than boarder and the
wife uninterested in the occupation
OF her husband. Many an evening
husband comes home with worries
either in labor or business, is met
by a smiling, sympathizing wife and
tldy house. no matter how hum
pie, and by the time supper is ready
there Will be enough subjects to
discuss to outlast the meal.
And, home with childen is hap
pier than home without them for
they bind the husband and wife
closer together in love and haI,pi-
ness. At the same time the man
ought to help his wife in ANYTHING
she is interested in and then her
love for him will never grow cold
and at the same time he is bring
ing happiness to himself. Some
husbands do not appreciate the
worth of a good wife until she is
gone, and then 1t is too late.
" M q
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-13
Philadelphia Teachers
Form Labor Union

Philadelphia, March 13.-women
teachers of Philadelphia are getting
ready to join the ranks of organized
labor.
Within two weeks they expect to
have chartered teachers union here.
Its membership will include virtually
every woman teacher in Philadel-
phia's public schools.
Through this new organization the
teachers hope to gain the salary in
crease which they have been strug-
CLING unsuccessfully to get as in
dividuals. 1t is said that the teachers
in Philadelphia's primary schools are
worse paid than those in any other
big city in the United States.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-13
Looks For Rapid Growth
Here in Next Few Years;
Hat Of to the New Hotel

A solitary figure stood looking
from the lobby windows of the
Penn-Harris hotel, studying the out
lines of the Capitol. He remained
there for quite a time, intent upon
nothing but what went on in the
street and the park beyond.
Turning the man approached
George M. Harry, at the cigar and
news stand, and began a discus
sion of Harrisburg, its growth and
its possibilities as a city. Harris
burg has a great future he said.
1t has so many natural advantages
and steps for its improvement along
metropolitan lines will result in
rapid development, he predicted.
II expect great things for your
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-13
Vassar Women Take
Charge Of Verdun Relief

New York, March IS. - Seven
young women sent to France as
Red Cross unit organized by vassar
College, have been designated by the
French Government to take charge
of relief work at Verdun. 1t was an
nounced here tonight. They will be-
gin Saturday the relief of refugees
who have been forbidden until now
to return to the desolate district
which was the scene of such desper-
ate fighting.
This Vassar unit was one of two
groups sent to France by the college
last fall. When they reached France
the military situation was SO urgent
that they were temporarily put into
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-13
Will Put Buffalo
Meat. on the Market

wainwright, Alta, March. 13.-The
herd of buffalo or American bison
in the Wainwright Buffalo park has
become so large and Is increasing
so rapidly that the Dominion govern
ment is planning to kill a limited
number of the animals yearly and
sell the meat in the public market.
Three animals were killed this win
ter. When the meat was placed or
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-13
Textile Owners to
Share Their Profits

philadelphia, March 13.-More than
10000 textile workers in PhiIadel-
phia ultimately will be the benefici-
aries of a profit sharing plan which
has been approved by the Men and
Arrangements Textile Council, COM
prising majority Of the large tex
tile mill owners in this city.
The plan already has been adopted
fy the Full-Fashioned Hosiery Manu-
facturers' Association, and will be
submitted to the 5000 workers I'm
that branch Of the industry for ap-
proval.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-13

city in the next few years." he said
to Mr.. Harry. -
81 take off my hat to the archi-
tect of this hotel" he continued.
'It is beautiful. 1t is 30 easy of
access from the grill to the main
dining room that 1t is not necessary
fine"
The speaker was Joseph M. Hus-
ton, designer of the Capitol, and
from his pleasant frame of mind
and youthful appearance events
have not dealt harshly with him.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-13
TO SPEAK AT sCHoor.

NICHOLAS Schmitz, extensive rep
resentative in agronomy of Penn
sylvania State College, will be the
speaker at a meeting this evening
in the Beaver school, near Cham
ber's Hill. He will speak on "Ai-
falfa Culture" Miss Mary Ruth
Fisher will speak on Home Econo-
mics and What it Means"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-13

in the Great Clay belt of northern
Ontario.
He made $50 q week at his trade as
a matchmaker. tIe was barely able
to support his family. He decided
to take l. chance as q farmer. Today
he owns $40 acres of land, a fine
home. a large dairy herd. horses,
sheep and hogs. His wheat crop last
year at war prices netted him more
than he made all his life as watch
maker.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-13

the military branch Of the Red Cross
service and have been working at
Savenay, organizing recreation, libra
ries and canteens and acting as
searchers in connection with the lists
of missing.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-13
PRICES RETARD BUILDING

Washington, March 13. - High
prices of materials and high wages
remain the most moderate factors in
preventing increased building activ-
tiles, the Department of Labor an
nounced yesterday after compiling
answers to questionaires from
cifies
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-13
From Matchmaker to
Successful Farmer

Cschrane. Ont, March 13.-John
Hardin was a matchmaker in Mont
real five years ago. Today he is rated
as one of the most successful farmers
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-13

sale in Toronto. the public rushed to
buy 1t. Buffalo steaks and roasts
of buffalo hump. according to Toron-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-13

to citizens, lived UP to the reputation
for juicinecs and Tenderness given u
by old froutiersmen.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-08-11
WELL KNOWN STREATOR
RESIDENT is DEAD

Streator. H.. Aug lit Special J.
Charles NJ. Finlen Sr., pioneer bust
ness man and predecessor to c, NJ,
Finlen Jr.. funeral director, died Sat
urday afternoon at 3 o'clock at tn"
family home. 2o1 Court street, after
an illness lasting two weeks. Mr.
Finlcn had been in failing health for
the past two years.
He was born in Indiana. Canada
Nov. 2S. 1871 He came to Streator
when but a young man with Finlen
brothers and the late y. Heenan pro.
prictor of the I1conan Mercantile Com
pany. In 1875 he was united in mar
riage with Elizabeth Coserovc Of Peru
III. IN 1850 he went to Broken Bow
Quoted cattle ranch on tho PLATE
River He then returned to Strcator
and engaged in the livery and funeral
director business until 1914, when he
retired
Mr.. Finlen is survived his widow
eight children. three brothers and q
sister, Eleven grandchildren also sur
yive
The funeral will be held from the
residence Tuesday AT $50 a. m. and
AT q m at the immaculate Concop
tion Church Burial will be at st
Marys Cemetery
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-08-11
CALL FOR BIDS ON
Z L MILE STRIP OF
ROAD NEAR OTTAWA
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT TO LET
CONTRACT FOR SECTION IN
SOUTH OTTAWA TOWNSHIP
NEXT WEDNESDAY,.

Bids will be opened on wednesday
In Springfield for the construction OF
Two and onc-fourth miles of cement
road in South Ottawa, adjoining the
concrete strip OF the south river road
on the west The road is part OF the
federal aid road and will be con,
structed under the department of pub,
lie works and bridges
As soon as the contracts have been
awarded work. will be started and viii
be complied before December, 1920
The road is to be eighteen feet in
width, and will be constructed of Port
land cement, similar to the Stril
which was built two years ago.
With the completion Of this section
the awards will have been made fo'
practically the entire federal road be
tween Ottawa and La Sale, The Onl.
portions of the road for which con
tracts have not been advertised is a
strip between the end of the cement
road and Dimmick hall and a portion
of the road which runs through
Starved Rock Park.