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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-09-15
FROM FIELD OF HONOR TO
FAMILY RESTING PLACE

From ,h. young joyous. enthus-
iastic farmer boy to the precise dis
cipline of a soldier. and then TO
the dugouts of France, to fall in the
line of battle with all the glory OF
dying for native land is the story
OF FLOYD ". Girton. In the thick
of the fight he was covered by the
soil of the battlefield. but now
Uncle Sam has given him the last
possible measure of service by
bringing the body home to rest in
the family plot near his birthplace.
Floyd ". Girton, only son OF
Leonard l. and Kate Girton, was
born about a mile and a half south
of Magnolia. Iowa. on the 2lst day
Of August, 1895. He went TO Ok
lahoma with his parc-t- when he
was eight years Of ase and there
grew to manhood.
He enlisted in the service in
October. 1917. and was sent from
Beaver, Oklahoma. to Camp Travis.
Texas, where he was in training for
five monhs From there he went
to Camp Hancock. Ca, and from
there TO France. arriving May 8.
1918, where he was soon at the
front. He was killed in action.
July 25, 1918, by shell-fire, near
Epleds, in the second battle of the
Marne. He was only 22 years, IL
months and days old at the date
Of death. He was a member of
Co. II. 112th infantry.
He leaves TO mourn his loss be-
sides his father and mother. who
now reside at Waldron. Ark. two
sisters. Mrs. Orpha Journey and
Lola Girton, both of Waldron, be-
sides host OF relatives at diff
ferent points in this county. In
addition to these he leaves a host
Of friends In Beaver county. Okla.
where he grew to manhood He
was a member OF the Methodist
church. president OF the Epworth
League and snare drummer in the
local band. In fact. Floyd was a
boy such as any parents would be
proud Of To make II harder for
them to bear the loss he was their
only son.
The funeral service was held at
the Magnolia Methodist church Tues
day, August 3, Rev. Adams preach
Ing the sermon and the Mondamin
Legion Post giving the honor due
ooititi WhO ltii Ou tue ltiu
OF Honor"
With full civil and military honor
accorded, the last that can be done
for the remains. has been done-he
was faithful son, as a citizen.
giving his life not for one but for
the nation-thus will he live In
memory as hero -Mondamin
tIowa) Enterprise.
Floyd Girton was well known and
beloved by Beaver county friends
He was among the first from Beav-
er county to fall In our country's
defense In France. IL will be re-
membered, memorial services were
held near Sunset. in his honor, soon
after he made. the supreme sacri-
flee. With the return and burial
OF his body at the old home, Am
erican soil has been made more
sacred. Every such return OF our
soldier dead makes more hailowed
and more precious this land OF the
Free made SO by the blood OF count
less heroes who have not died in
vain for II Is better to die for the
right than to live for no purpose.
except perhaps a personal or selfish
one. Peace be TO his ashes. His
body rests in the grave but his
soul goes marching on.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-09-15

John Phelps, who lives southwest of
town, was knocked down by horse
while trying to stop a runaway Tues
day. He was bruised up some and was
quite sick the rest of the day from the
effects of the accident however, he
was not badly injured and was able to
be up Wednesday.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-09-15

Harry Brown, who recently returned
from Perryton, Texas, has leased the
blacksmith department of Kile's Gar
age and Machine Shop. He has an ad-
'ertisement in this issue of The Herald.
Read il and, when in need of first-class
work in his line, remember Mr.. Brown.
lie is an old hand at the trade and can
AXE care of you.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-09-15

Lee Mathis is advertising a big re-
duction sale on Groceries at another
place in this issue of The Herald. Read
his ad and take advantage of some of
the prices offered. He is closing out
groceries and is making prices to move
them quickly to make room for notions
and racket goods which will be stocked
In their place.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-09-15

It. X. Braidwood is in receipt of a
tier from Cloud T. Smith. form
ly OF Beaver but now of Nc
iffey, New Mexico. Mr.. and Mrs.
NTH are both teaching in Nc
lffey at a salary of S2450 with
cir house and fuel furnished.
r. Smith has filed on $40 acres
good land near McGaffey. He
so writes that the family are
III and getting along fine.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-09-15

A. j. Seakand wife, together with
heir sons and their families expect to
cave Sunday in their cars for Arkan-
as City, Kansas. 20 attend the golden
Wedding anniversary of their brother,
)aniel Seal, Of that place z. T. Seal
nd daughter Mrs. Roscoe Ridley, will
robably go too.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-09-15

Mrs. Nola Aylor. of LasVegas, New
iexico. is here on a visit on visit to
er sister Mrs. Wilson Kent. She and
irs. Kent went to Gray yesterday for
visit with their sister Mrs. w. r.
ryan from which place they will go
to Buffalo for a visit with another
ster, Mrs. A. l.. Dobbs.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-09-15

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. C. Green and
son, Scott, and Mr.. and Mrs. Dave
Barrow, went to Forgan Sunday
afternoon where the ladies attended
the services for ladies and girls at
the Methodist church. Rev. Matt
land delivered a fine sermon on
the subject OF THE influence of
Women" and everyone who at
tended speak highly of the address.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-09-15

Messrs. Anderson. Lawrence and
Fincher, and Mrs. Ella Atkinson. MEM
bers of the town board. of Forgan,
were in Beaver, Wednesday, on mat
ters concerning their town estimate.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-09-15

Rev and Mrs. Butler drove to
the Mount Olive church in the
northwest part OF the county. Sun
day afternoon to take District Sup
erintendent s. NJ. VanCleve. who
had an engagement there. Supt.
VanCleve gave splendid address
at the Methodist church Sunday
morning which was enjoyed by a
full house
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-09-15

Mrs. Olive Green and daughter.
Miss Eva, left Monday for Clayton.
New Mexico to make a ten days
visit with Mrs. Green's sister. who
lives near Clayton.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-09-15

Frantz Thomas, who was called
to Hutchinson, Kansas. last week
by the Illness of his mother. Mrs.
A. @. Thomas, who underwent an
operation at Hutchinson hospital,
returned home Thursday night Mr..
Thomas returned to Beaver Monday
night. Mrs. Thomas is recovering
favorably but she will not be able
To return home for some time yet.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-09-15

Mr.. Bonnifield from Woodward.
architect and carpenter. is here
this week assisting with the erec-
tion of the Live Stock Pavilion at
the Fair Grounds.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-09-15

Mrs. o. II. Cafky and daughter.
Frances. left Sunday morning for
Kansas City at which point Miss
Frances will be met by chaperone
and conducted TO Mutton, Missouri.
where she will attend William Wood
college the coming year. Mrs. CAT
ky will return home the latter part
of the week.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-09-15

Mrs. II. A. Foster from College
Mound, Missouri. is visiting at the
home of her son. A. S. Foster and
family of Beaver. She will remain
for an indefinite time.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-09-15

Mrs. Lee Gosney invited few little
friends in honor of Miss Jewels birth
day. Wednesday evening. Refresh
ments were served and good time
had by all.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-09-15

Stanley Dutch" McCool was here
last week from LaJunta. Colorado.
for few days visit. He returned
home Saturday accompanied by Mrs.
McCool and their little son. Harry,
who had been visiting her for some
time with 7. S. Gritty. OF the Her
aid shop and with other relatives.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-09-15

A letter from Miss Marie Harris
who left Beaver several weeks ago
on her vacation advises that she is
at Crescent with her sister, Mrs.
Anna Nixon. who Is very i'll with
typhoid fever. Miss Harris will
probably remain with her sister
until there is a change in her con-
dition "A
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-09-15

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. c. Starcher have
been at the home OF w. A. Gregory
In Beaver since Saturday OF last
week, Mr.. Starcher has been very
Ill with tonsilitis. The tonsils
broke the first of the week and his
condition is improving rapidly. They
returned to their home in the coun-
try Tuesday.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-09-15

p X. Walker. manager of the
Truax- Walker Hardware Company.
is visiting home folks at Clinton
this week, driving over to that
place Tuesday.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-09-15

s. n. While of Wichita came 10
Beaver Monday 10 look after busi-
ness matters and arrange for the
shipping of a load of cattle. He
returned home Wednesday.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-09-15

Little Bobbie Green, who makes
his home with his grandmother, is
spending the week with his parents
in Beaver.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-09-15

The ladies of the Methodist
church served dinner at the Walker
sale. fourteen miles south of Beaver,
Monday.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-09-15

w. r. Carson. Miss Ellen and
Willis returned last Friday from
Ashland. Kansas. Mrs. z. c. Lee.
Mr.. Carson's sister. who has been
visiting in Ashland came home
with them for a short visit.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-09-15

DR.. Munsell left Wednesday morning
on the train for Oklahoma City to be
gone about two weeks.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-09-15

Mrs. A. l.. Macarthur and daughters
and Maxine Hancock attended the pic
mic at Rizley's grove Saturday even
ing.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-09-15

Mrs. Howren Hall and Mrs.
Walter Stalling were shoppers in
Beaver Saturday from their farm
home near Booker, Texas.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-09-15

Miss Anna Nobel is here from
Kansas City on a visit TO her father
DR.. o. Nobel and to friends.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-09-15

Miss Maude Burnam, who has
been attending summer school at
Goodwell. returned home the past
week. She will teach school this
winter.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-09-15

Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Sailing and
daughters. Miss Maud Stalling and
Mrs. Beulah Hall drove TO their
farm near LaKemp last Sunday.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-09-15

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. j. Shock passed
through Beaver. Friday Of last
week on their way to Forgan. Mrs
Shock has been taking treatments
from DR. Powell and went for one
OF the treatments.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-09-15

Mrs. II. ID. Boiling and children
from Gray visited at the home OF
her brother. Bob West. in Beaver
last week. They returned home
Friday.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-09-15

Mrs. %. Judd. Sr., has been
seriously i'll ths past week, but is
improved at this time.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-09-15

Mrs. Ross Ridley of Guymon is
visiting in Beaver. while her hus-
band is in Guthrie.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-09-15

Misses Pearl Hendricks and
Dorothy Cliff went to the formers
home in the country last Saturday
evening. They returned TO Beav-
er Sunday.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-09-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Maple and
Mr. and Mrs II. NJ. Boren drove
to Higgins. Texas. Tuesday to visit
Frank Wells and family who have
recently moved there. They will
return Thursday.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-09-15

s. G. Sloan, prominent Beaver
county teacher, was in Beaver Mon
day.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-09-15

Attorney r. II. Loofbourrow made,
a business trip to Buffalo the mid
die OF last week.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-09-15

Rev. Carter, who has been In in
health for some time, went to Ok
lahoma City last Friday where ne
viii have an X-Ray examination and
an operation. If necessary. He was
accompanied as far as Woodward
by I, l.. Ogilvie.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-09-15

Mrs. Jack Hensley, of Oklahoma
City. is here this week on a visit
to her husband. who is selling in
surance in this section and has his
headquarters at Beaver.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-09-15

The meeting at the Baptist church
closed last Wednesday as J. l..
Bandy was called to Shawnee by
the illness of his wife
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-09-15

Carl Norton left on the train
Sunday morning for Tulsa. He
expects to be gone about a week
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-09-15

Lee Mathis had an attack OF
cholera morbus the later part of
last week and was confined TO his
bed for several days. We are
glad TO report that he is much
better and is able to be at his
place OF business again.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-09-15

L. c. Starcher purchased a new
Ford from Lawson this week.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-09-15

Mrs. w. A. Gregory spent severa
days at the ranch the first OF th'
week.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-09-15

+. c. Slade and family. of Ross
ton, moved to Beaver this week
They were attracted by our splendid
school facilities and will spend the
winter here, II conditions are fav-
orable they will locate here perm
anently.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-09-15

Sam Corthran. who resides west
OF Beaver. left Tuesday morning
for Washita county. When he re-
turns home he will be accompanied
by a small niece who will visit here
for some time.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-09-15

II. l.. Laughbaum, State Presi-
dent of the Anti-Saloou League.
from Oklahoma City. will lecture at
the Methodist church Sunday morn
ing, and at the Baptist church
Sunday evening. II will be worth
your time to hear him!
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1921-01-21

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s'ompafia sdc llrrmF IA cnnlhhlildal
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formc anaal aacrsado ror IA Toni
sion.
Sc pas6 lmra- ronsldcraci6n dra Go
sllse dc IArifas una COMMUNICATION a.
Munlclpio se caamo hacienda sirria.
recomcndaciones respcctc a IA tariff.
y rcglamento para cl sersiclc ie lu'
elsctrica prcSentados por Il sehoF Ca
ratini.
Sc imsaron al cosnl<ionado dcl IL
terror para su cxamcn los pianos ,lc
sistema de distribution de Ia Fort.
Rico Gas Company. coregidus Il nrl
nero de cnero de 1921. prcscntados d
conformidad con cl artfculo 3 dc =,
franquicia. scgdn fuc cnrncndada q
enero ., 1918.
Sc aprol6 q nombramicnto con On
racter temporrro de un mccinic,
examiliador dc los rehieulos sujctos ,
ccttificadeS deknecesidaa : coiivcpicn
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1921-01-21
Un aImuerzo en- ell
'suantanamo'

La casa consignataria villar
y Co. secundada por el bizarre
y amable captain v oficiales a sns
0rtlenes del vapor "t,Gantaiiamor
que ha sido adquirido por la IL
nca Herrera para prestar servi-
clio entire Cuba, Santo Domingo
| Y Puerto Rico, nos invite un SUI
culento almuerzo que tuvo lugar
aver en-. el mencionado buque.
| Para aquella comida intima
fueron invitados tambien, los
Sres. Benedicto, Tesorero de Puer
to Rico, Consul de Cuba, Marin
Herrera, Captain Baker. Inspcc-
tor de cascos de buques, Mr.. Nc
Cahe, Inspector de calJeias, Mr..
Moore, Collector de Aduanas, Mr..
Evans, Comisionado de inmigra-
cion y todo el personal de su of
Gina, personal de la Aduana, Her
nandez, de la casa Ezquiaga, va
rios amigos mas, Y entire ellos una
nutrida representation de la prem
sas-
Antes de sentarnos a La mesa
giramOs una vista al interior del
hermoso buque, quedando todos
encantados por las comodidades
y decorado con que cuenta tanto
en- las camaras y camarotes de
primera y segunda clase5 como en-
todos los demas departamentOs.
Los camarotes son amplios, muy
ventilados, v brilla en- ellos una
exquisita limpicza y un orden adj
mirable. Cada uno de estos CANA
tiOtes, esta proyisto de sn cores
pondiente luz electrical, seryicio
de aqua corriente y ventilador.
I Tiene ell "Guatanamo" cabida
amplia y c6moda para sesenta pa
sajeros de primera, % de segun-
da y como $50. de tercera clase.
En- el comedor que es digno de
todo elogio por su elegancia, pue-
den sentarse c6modamente mas
de cien personals.
Serian las doce Y media, GUAM
do los numerosos invitados Sc
sehtaron a la mesa, para disfru-
ftar de aquel sabrosisimo almuer-
10 que habia sido preparado. Las
i.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1921-01-21

los mesas que occupation los iln5-
ados rcalmente ofrecian un as
Dectos como de esas mesas q. prelia
san los grandes hotelcs cuandolra
4 celebrase un gran banqueie,
ldornadas con flores. frutas, eik..
En- el almuerzo que fut serlade-
.amente exquisite. predominaba
la cocina criolla. Durante este
s,lmuezo, las atenciones dels Ca
pitan Y dc Ia oiicialidad, para con
los invitados, fueron muchas. Po-
demos decir que demostrar6n sen
tirse oFgullosos' de tener con ellos
a las antoridades y los represen-
tantes de la prensa de San Juan.
Como va hemos dicho en- otfas
ocasiones, eI Captain don Joa-
lqufn Domenecl, es IN correctisi-
mo caballero, en- qnien la compa
|, ,iifa de Herrera, con qnien va He
va muchos aiios, tiene plena con
fianza. El amigo Domenech pusli-
mos notar que Sc encontfaba algo
enfermo de un pie, pero csfo mo
~ ......l. Z III. = =. - EL...I
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1921-01-21
ELEGIA PAGANA.

iSabeis: La rusa la soberbia blanca rusa,
que daiiz5 en- Buenos Aires feliz como una musa
enaniorada sonri6 mucho. parti6 luego
dar sol suis rosas al Paraguay de fuego.
La rusa mas hermosa de las rrsas viajeras,
manzana matutina, for de las primaveras,
diamante de los popesy perla de los zares.
!. Ia rusa que tenfa su ramo &c azahares
fresco. para la fiesta nupcia'. Nina no existe.
Que Menalcas lorando romra la fauta trste
que en- desagravio Venus maten mil palomas.
r6mpase el vase alegre los frascos de aromas
yiefta el tlulce yespero su clegfa ROcturna,
su elegfa dc oro doloroso ell la urna
eli que descansa aquela gentil carne dvina.
No descansa en- el lago de la muerte. Patina
la rcgia rusa: brillan patines de plata
al halago lunar Magica serenata
hace sonar un ruisefior en- 10 invisible
Minis es va prineesa de un imperiO impossible.
ia llamaron las toces de un coro de rusalkas.
Parf6, echo en- olvido la aanta dc Menalcas :
los azahaies las t6rtolas sonoras.
;Recuerdas un dfa-amante que la llcras-
en- que gozosa orgullosa fue mi rima7
encadenada aI libro con un guante de Nina?
Propicatoriamente 70 invocaba Himeneo.
Am seo a libro todo blanco orc. Adn .yeo
una nocIe a lf eslava que til adoraste ciego
digna de amor Iatino como de quito griego.
pues la petersburguesa. parisiense v latina,
tuyo todas las gracias, ademas la argentina,
Como la Diana de FaIguiere, ella ha partido
virgen lamar fechas al bosque del divide
Como IA Diana de Falgdere, blanca y pura,
d cazar imposibles entire Ia selva oscura.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1921-01-21
Il VERSOS IHEDIV0S Dc DARl&ll
LA ELECIA PAGANA

Con motiro ac Ia l,ersia inclita de
Rnltn Dario iniitulada Elcgio Puggaa.
que publicamos IN e-ias rvannnas.
trae Ia prensa argentina II -isuieiie
artlrulo:
~Telnticuatro Veinticinco ahcs
atras. aproximadamen;c. llcSs Buc-
nos Aires una familia d. Ia alta ariS-
tocracia rusa. los Brusilie ac Grot-
kofsky. compueSta de- 'un ma;rimonio
' una hija como de ~ aio~ de- edad
de exfraordinaria y isri,adora hllcza
a Ia que llamahan Nina ca Ia in;imi-
dad.
I'm mnchos salones dc Bucnu> Al
res Sc recordara auu Ia honda impre-
sion que esta hermosura produjo y cl
exit0 mundane que acompaf0 su pre-
sentaci6n en- nuestros circuleS ~ocialeS,
en- los cuales sc Ia aceptd sin csfuerzo
y c06 admiration general aSi por In
gracia supreina de 81 persona como
por la exquisitez de su fino entendi-
mielto.
Ruben Darfo la conoci0 en- el baile
que Sc dio por aquel entonccs cu cl
Club del Progreso. Ne hay para que
decir que como tantos. qued6 ante ella
deslumbrado.
Don Arsenic Lopez Decoud. distin-
guido caballero paraguayo quien de-
bemos estas noticiaS la poeSfa que
damos continuation. informa que en-
esa oportunidad, Nina solicit6 de Da-
rio un ejemplar de "Prosas profanas"
que acababa de aparecer. 10 cua accc
do galantemente el poeta. bien que a
trueque Ie un guante &c Nina. cuya
sorpresa fue ciertamente grata cuando
varios dfas despnes, recib!6 el admira-
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1921-01-21

HE lisao De Ruben cncaaaesnado cn
picl DE- guante.
Los Diuville dc Groikcfsky pasaron
lucec a Asunci6n. donde pnSicron una
casa cue alhaiaron con lujo s elcgan-
cia. AM frccucn,aron las fieStas y Il
.teafro. Y 80 vincnlaron con 10 mejor dc
aQueila socieiad. ca Ia que Nina. con
su belleza. obtuvo el mismo exito que
cn esfa capital.
I'm ociUbre de 1897. en- uno de los
frecuenieS viaies que Ia familia hacia
Buenos Aires. los padres anunciaron
el compromise nupcial de la niha con
mn joven argentine dc conocido apelli-
DO. la boda dcbia realizarse en- esta
ciudad a fines del mismo mes
"I.os BruvilIe de Grotkofsky Sc dcs-
pedfan de suS relaci0neS en- Asunci0n
en- vfsperas de emprender el viaje a
BuenoS Aires. tres o cuatro dfas antes
del Sehalalo para la partida. Tn do
mingo por la tarsie, cundi0 en- la CAPT
tai paraguaya la infausta nueva de
one Nina habfa muerto.
La noticia resistida al principle,
pues la joven habia sido vista la noche
anterior cn el teatro Y esa maiiana en-
Ia igIesia. fue sin embargo confirmada.
ocasionando una tierna y profunda
emoci6n en- la s0ciedad asnnceiia. don
de Nina sc habfa conquistado verda-
deros afectos.
"Fu6 en- esta OCCASION cuando Ruben
Dario, que la admiraba tanto, al tener
conocimiento de la inesperada d0lO-
rosa nueva, compusO su canto. que titu
Ii Eicgid pdgdRd. que no figura en-
ningrno de los libros del poeta que
Sc publica por primera yez."