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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-01-02

how much we cared for each other. No,
not until that misunderstanding of last
week opened our eyes. oh, when we
thought our engagement was broken,
that we must part, then our hearts
ached Didn't theyl Never again shall
I be so foolish. Yes, dear, guess it
was all my fault, but it started inno-
Gently enough. OF course, should have
explained II all to you at once but when
we met, dear, you looked so cross-well,
it just put damper on my feelings, and
then couldn't explain without making
matters seem worse. Never mind, dar-
ling, we shall start over again, once
more loving and trusting to each other
Do not doubt me. John. If / should
care for another or tire OF you during
our engagement I'll be honest with you.
III tell you'll yes no matter if it does
make you feel bad But never fear.
Ike you too well Only wish you ware
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-01-02
BY J0ella johnson

Miss lawson he said, after a min
ute's silence, and she started as he called
her name. 1--WE learned what 6ne girl
you are and want to know you. Those
flowers lying there were intended for
you. I've been following you. intending
to learn where you live. and then obtain
a proper introduction" She frowued,
but he hastily intercepted a rebuISe. Il
mean all right, I assure you. Let me take
you home-on q street car. IL you won't
take taxi-and let me have a talk with
your mother. Then let her judge u I'm
the right sort That's fair. isn't it3"
For . moment she regarded him with
doubt. then slowly assentcd. and they
made of for car.
Three months later . few very pur-
Eled faces were discovered close togeth-
e. in the smoking room at the Yale
Club Before them. on the table, rest
ed cryptic telegram which read; "A
bouquet for Betty brought beneficial
bliss--John Acton"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-01-02

more Many maidens had looked yearn-
ingfy at Ward, but to no avail Occa-
sionally. it Is true Ward had been
known to look yearningly at maiden,
but there was always Loretta. Loretta
had had disappointment in her early
youth, and was soured on thoughts of
marriage. She would not look at man,
and she would not let Ward look at a
woman As soon as Ward began to IA
vor a damsel Loretta got intimate with
her, and the affair ended as soon as it
began In the meantime Ward kept
earning money and making things cozier
and cozier for Loretta. He got her ev-
eTything she wanted, even to a seven
passenger automobile-in which she
rode out alone,
Loretta fought against leaving home
as long as she could, and then she turn
ed her attention to leaving Ward well
protected. She had no intention of
coming back and finding some silly girl
riding in the car, and using her new sill
verware and table linen. For three
weeks before she went Loretta had
dreadful time of it in her own mind
then relief came in the person of Cynthy
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-01-02

Elizabeth stayed three weeiu snd> chen
faded gently from the observation Of the
neighborhood. But she left . great many
friends behind her.
She's just made for Ward Preston"
declared Mrs. Dish. Il hope he'll see
1t And get her fast before Loretta
comes back to break it up"
He did. He drove out to Birch Brook
twice to see Elizabeth. Once he took
Cynthy, once he went alone and the
third time he brought Elizabeth back as
his wife. Then he wrote to Loretta.
No one ever knew what Loretta said.
What she did was to come home BY the
first train she could catch. But before
she arrived the chickadee had flown
away beyond reach.
The strange part of this story is that
Elizabeth quickly captivated Loretta
herself. They continue to live together
and are as happy as three people in one
house may be.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-01-02
Love

my heart, which bleeds with sadness. l
am thinking of the happy hours we
spent together adoring each other with
a love pure and sincere. In order to re-
lieve myself of the terrible feeling which
oppresses me / am obliged to transport
myslf in memory to the time when we
were together
Without saying more to you now, my
adored one, receive the most affectionate
and ardent kisses of your Juan, who will
not forgt you a single moment, and asks
God to be at your side as soon as pos
sible, JUAN.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-01-02

ting YOU: you are my whole existence.
What would become Of me without your
memory. a memory which animates and
comforts my spirit in the sad moments
Of my life. that certainly are frequent!
feel that every day my love for you
increases. and suffer from your absence
In the fanesu,ost depths of my heart
,You ear not imagine how much my love
for you has increased would give my
Efs % Be AZ your side at this moment
"a efasp you wlIh an my strength to
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-01-02

sznstor1um- Losettz's Illness came part
b from heredity, and partly from nat
U1raI nervousness As Mrs. Dish said,
Loretta was built on Himsy plan, be
ing some six feet tall. and as narrow
and fhin as a bedslat You couldn't e1-
peet that sort of person to be robust"
Ii vas no surprise to her, Mrs. Dish
said, when DR.. Releher declared that the
only thing which would do Loretta any
xood NJ all was a sAnatorium. The one
drawback to this in Loretta's mind was
leaving her brother Ward
Ward was tan. IKE Loretta, but full
Of energy. health and good looks. He
was sixteen years her junior, which
made him less than forty. And he was
20 kind, so upright 50 manly. that his
name was a synonym for virtue in West
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-01-02

in their life. taking their time to do so.
Oh, no, they didn't notice him! Out
side of nothing that he was very good
looking, that he had a very honest pair
of blue eyes, a modish, well-htting eve
ming suit, that he wore a signet ring
on the third finger of the left hand and
a few other details, they didn't even see
him.
Yet, strange to say, one of this pre-
cocious pair, after a moment of inde-
eision, slipped UP to him and addressed
him.
"Waitin' for somebody" she inquired,
with an ingratiating smile. He gliiped
twice, then managed to stammer, "Er-
yes-for Miss Lawson"
Miss Lawson?" abe almost shrieked.
The Prude?"
THE Prude?" he echoed, blankly.
Look here, bo," was her matter Of
fact reply, you're wSstin' your time
watin' for her. You amt got a
chance with that dame. She won't look
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-01-02

Hoycy.
Loretta had sent for Cynthy, but
Ward did not know that. And as soon
as Cynthy came they conferred together
long and earnestly. Cynthy absorbed
Loretta's condolences just as a black
cloth will absorb light-without giving
anything out. She was Loretta's fathers
cousin and about sixty-hve years old, a
little old woman with an expressionless
face and constant tremble to her head,
which came from some nervous disease
she had had years before. OF all the
people in the world, Loretta felt that she
could trust Cynthy Hovey. Cynthy
would look after Ward nearly as well
as she herself could. She would shoe
of the girls, especially that dreadful
Sylvia Rines who lived across the street
and was forever trying to attract his
attention.
Don't worry about Sylvia Rines,"
Cynthy said, softly, as she kissed Lo-
retta goodbye, "Ill take care of War
die"
Cynthy had always called Ward War
die. He took it good-naturedly. In
some ways Cynthy was better cook and
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-01-02

autumn2 1t was just as the leaves were
turning red and gold How we walked
arm in arm down the path; how you
said, Wouldn't it be great, Ellen, if we
could walk side by side through life like
this" and how we became engaged that
very dayi Many times, as l sit alone,
! think of our wonderful times together,
and feel that we were just meant for
each other, don't YOU dear1 Well, will
say good night now, John. Happy
dreams. Best wishes from your own.
ELLEN.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-01-02
Contributed by X. C,

Dear John-So long ago, yet it seems
but yesterday you we're here. How fast
the golden days Hew--too fast One
binding hssh-you went and never came
again.
Years have passed, of smiles and
tears and sighs. But faithful still
watch and wait, sending my thoughts
over the sea of memory, and in shadowy
dreams wander hand ia hand with you
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-01-02
Contributed bv ]. 7.

Dear Rcx-Where we parted in anger
so long ago and L vowed never to think
of you again But as the weeks passed
into months and no word came from
you ] put aside my pride and determined
to write you.
I hear YOU have Joined the eolors.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-01-02
By Contributors

How proud OF you | am, dear, and how.
I will watch for your name in France,
for l, too, am going over and will try
to cheer the boys up bit. How good it
seems, Rex, to be able to help Uncle
Sam and to know you are doing your bit.
Farewell, dear; perhaps we shall meet
over there, but If not want you to know
that have forgiven you and wish you
luck, soldier boy. HELEN.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-01-02
Contributed br n. IL

Laddie Mine-IIavs you forgotten
me? ! saw you pass by me yesterday.
You were in a handsome carriage. You
saw me, but looked right away again.
A beautiful creature sat beside you. Oh,
laddie do you not remember your
promise to me? have been true to YOU
50 far, and it was so hard to bear the
loneliness sometimes thought that
you had forgotten me. My hesrt ached
so for you l know now that this is
true and my heart is broken. Only God
knows what ! have endured for YOU,
and now ! will not write more, for you
know the rest May God bless YOU I
repeat tho three simple words that mean
50 much to me, Il love you" Youa
broksn-hearteds PEARL
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-01-02
ContrlbuleI hI o. S. S.

Ny Darling John-Your dear letter
came this afternoon, full Of love and
forgiveness. 1t made me 50 happyl All,
my own. do love you truly and was
glad 10 hear that yOu still feel the same
toward mel Guess We did not realize
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-01-02
Contributed BY n. II. z.

NdOTcd MaTle-It IS
my desire that the
receipt of this letter
finds Won enjoying
the most perfect
health. | am very
well, but do not pass
a single moment
without remember
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-01-02

Denver has public Opportunity
School" where instruction is given on
such lines and at such times as is most
desirable and convenient to the pupil.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-01-02

4E neighbors won
dered what Loretta
p Preston would do
about her brother,
Ward, now that che
had become so Ill
that the doctors
commanded a long
sojourn for her at a
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-01-02

as of old. I miss you more eacn un,.
Sometime God in his goodness will make
things right if not here, up there, be
yond the bounds of mortal ken"
DOROTHY.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-01-02

HASE that second
act over there. Hey,
there. you look
out !"
The man address
ed so peremptorily
by the stage carpen-
ter meekiy changed
his position for the
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-01-02

a scarf OF course. the scarf was for
myself, but it was just as necessary as
the rest. Besides, charity should begin
at home What have you done, Maid
Marie?"
Not quite as well as you girls" re-
piled Marie modestly in her soft tones,
But my intentions were of the best,
most surely"
"As for Peggy" sileRoe fell on the
little group as they looked at the uRhn-
ished knitting piling over the neglected
basket.
~And she was doing better than any
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-01-02

NO sweaters and a
pair of wristers
not bad for me, +"
laughed black eyed
Kate.
Well, I" boasted vi
vacious Nary, "Ive
done better by nm
ishiug a helmet and
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1919-03-07

we will have a roasing campfire
meeting conducted by Mr.. E. I. Banks.
This will be the first meeting of this
kind held in the city, and we wish to
make it one long to be remembered.
]. All the ministers Of the city and
their congregations are urged TO be
at this meeting. Our congregation
will respond TO any similar meetings
held by the sister churches.
At the evening service we will hold
family reunion. Ali the boys will
urge every member Of their families
to be present, and the head OF each
family will be expected to have some
thing to say by way Of cheer to the
boys. Special selections by the choia
will be one of the features OF this
meeting. All are welcome to spent
the entire day with the boys.
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Local Items

PoRo SYSTEM For the Poro
System Of Hair Dressing call at 26e
Hawthorne street. Bell Main 77Sb.
MRS. DlLLARD EsTELI.
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ZION BAPTIST NOTES

Two questions are beginning to face
Zion persistently now: one In how ts
accommodate its increasing crowds
and the other how best to meet che
awakening need OF spiritual improve.
ment.
1t is noticeable, TOO. that men IL
large numbers are presenting them.
selves at oil our services.
The mems Bible class ct Sunday
school is growing steadily. and bid,
fair to cope with the women In mum.
hers and interest. They compose q
very large proportion OF our Sunday
morning congregation. and turn oui
largely at night services. They come
and so without company and take az
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EAKEss ST. NOTES

A homecoming Reception will be
rendered nh che boys who have been
In service and are now returning 20
take up their regular pursuits again.
The members of Eaker st. Church
deem 1t privilege To offer this small
tribute 70 the boys who haye sacri.
ficed 30 much FOR the race and the
common cause OF humanity. The in
vitation includes the overseas boys
those who were In the different can.
tonments, and any who enlisted In any
form. Your uniform will be your
password. and good dinner, hearty
welcome, and a heart~to.heagx talk
await you. These who know the
motheras wivea. husbands, sweetheafta,
sisters. and brothers Of the Eaker St
congregation, know that they are cap
able Of carrying out the above plans
in way that assures all the boys q
jolly good time.
Following In the program Of the
day:
Sunday school at $50; music by
the Sanioua Browns Orchestra. A
class composed Of tho soldier boys
organized and Taught by the fighting
secretary" E. r, Banks. A hearty
welcome extended by the snperintend.
ent. officers, and members of ths
school.
Morning service at 10: z5s A glow.
ing message TO the boys by the pas
tor. Dinner served 70 the boys a
IL: 80 By the ladies Of the church. Lei
erery member Of the church prepars
something FOR this dinner and bring
| it TO the church ready TO be served
Remember how many meals the boy.
have been deprived Of during theil
faithful service 10 their country.
n the afternoon at 800 o'clock
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Mrs. Matte Stewart, Of $50 s.
sprague, entertained the White Lily
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CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends
and neighbors who SO nohly assisted
us in our sad bereavement of our dear
husband, father. and brother. Mr..
George w. Bass. We also wish TO
thank the Jones Brothers for their
services. Rev. burton for his consoling
words and friends for their beautiful
floral tributes.
MRS. EMMA BASS,
MASTER CARL BASS,
MRS. GENEVA SHOECRAFT
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interested part In the services.

aMEEEE&X&sA S@ES tx kASF E&FEs&U@s
They sing Justify and join in heart-
lily or follow stseatively The responsive
Scripture reading. Our new aong
books with plenty for all, and our new
Bibles, have already proven to be =
good investment.
The pastor. Rev. 4. i. Snalth,
preached an able dcctrinai sersncn at
| the Sunday morning service, as the
close Of which baptism was admins
tered TO number Of candidates.
Rev. Arnold preached at the even-
ing service from the text, God said.
Let there be light, and thsre was
light
| You must not miss the treat OF
Ihearing Blind Boone. the pianist,
Monday night. who comes TO our
church under the auspices Of the B. \.
P. u.
| The Pleasant Sunday Afternoon
larranged by the Sunday school for the
third Sunday Of this month, March 10,
let 500 pm. promises 70 even sur
pass In excellence that OF last month.
1t is something new. something diff
ferens: but II il crowded with mater
II interest from the start 60 the fin
ish Of the one hour that it lasts. Get
your heart and yonr voice in tune
and join us In this one.
/ Last Wednesday evenings prayer
Injecting service waa well attended
and proved 70 be the bes. prayer serv-
ice at Zion for many day. The Holy
Spirit was with rs and all present
were mafde to rejoice.
| We shall expect you at all servicee
NEXT Sunday, beginning with the Sun
day school ct 3: 20.
| And Co our deturned soldier heross
Zion especially welcomes you. We are
proud Of you. We know you. You will
lplaase Us by coming into our service
Il ls our wish and deaire Co serve yol
lin every possible good capacity.
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UNIQUE STUDY CLUB

The Unique Study Club met Wed
nesday, February %, with Mrs. George
Ellis, on Homestead Avenue. A very
paper was read by Mrs.
A. j. Hickman on the coming Of
Christ. The hostess served dainty
lunch. The club will meet March IL
with Mrs. Hickman, 406 Norwood Ave.
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Friends Of Miss Almeda Farrow ara
pleased to know that she has beer
engaged to teach the fourth grade II
the II B. Stowe School at Cincinnati
for the remainder Of the school year
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Art Club, Thursday afternoon. Febru-
AIRY 27. 1919. Nine members respond
ed with quotations from Each and
Every Day. After the business Of
the day, the following visitors were
introduced by Mrs. Clara jackson:
Mrs. Louise Caesar, Mrs. Henry
Campbell, Of Detroit, Mich, Mrs. Fam
ME Thomas, of the Married Women's
Afternoon Club. all Of whom respond
ed with words Of encouragement for
the club; also Mrs ]. g. Higgins gave
on interesting sketch Of her visis 70
Newport News, Va. Several beautiful
musical selections were rendered by
| the Higgins Sisters, also yictrola mu-
sic, after which light refreshments
were served by the hostess. They
adjourned to meet in Troy. Ohio. with
Mrs. Rev. Duncan and Mira. Simeon
Lewis. Thursday. March Is. i9is.--
MIRA. Rose Willis. President; Mira.
Martha McKanse, Secretary.
MIR. and Mrs. James Douglass hiss
recently purchased the handsome elcv-
en-roon house, strictly modern, at
Fourth and Horace streets. Mr.. Dona
"Hustling Dona") Smith was agent
| in the deal. This is most beautiful
resident, formerly the Walker Home
stead. Mr.. Snit his live wire In
the business. and his aim is TO secure
the most beautiful homea In the beat
parts of the cits for our race. Dona
has within the last eight weeks sold
to our people $4,000 worth ct prop
erty This handsome home ia indeed
a credit to MIR. and Mrs. Douglass
both energetic and intelligent young
people, having come to this city from
the East two years ago.
Mr.. Douglass haa large truck sne
quite prosperous as q young business
man. They will be at home to theil
friends within 9 few weeks, at II
Horace street.
Rev. 4. j. Smith. pastor Of Zios
Baptist Church, also il another pur
chaser of ten-room modern beautI
full home at $50 w. Fifth Street. Rev
Smith is one Of the most successful
and popular pastors in the city. Rev
SnaiGh Ii stanch believer la his race
and his aim il TO boost them In ai
business affairs, May other leader,
take example frosn this hrosd.heartes
pastor. Dona Smith was agent.
In celebration OF Washington
birthday. Master Robert Day, og i6I
Maple St. son d Mr.. and Mrs. Wl
liam Day, entertained company o.
| friends Saturday afternoon with pro
gressive games and music, followed b.
| luncheon. His guest included Masts
Floyd Victor Harrie. s slvester Rollins
Elderick Meyers, Jse Shaw, Charlie
Michael. William and Carl Offuts
High Conwell, Mistress Evelyn Wag
ner. Of Chicago, Alfredo Payne. Eve
Ion Daniels. Marie Reed. Francis Wag
ner, Aletha Msyera-
| Mr. George w. Bass, OF "a Meas
| Street, died Friday afternoon. Feb. rs
following an operation. The aecease,
was well loved by all who knew him
He was kind husband and q loving
father. He is survived by his wif,
and son, Mrs. Emma Bass and Maats,
Carl Bass, also by sister, MRS Ge
neva Shouraft, of Mhncie, Ind, and
host of relatives and friends. Inter
ment was made at Darke County
which was his home, Monday, at 1880
He 10 gone, but not forgotten. He vii
live in the memory If those who knew
and loved him.
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CHICKEN DINNER

A fine, juicy chicken dinner will be
given at Norwood Ave. Church of
Christ. Thursday. March Is. begin
ming at 500 pm. Auspices Ladies'
Aid. All are welcome Dinner. Is
cents.