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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-10
NOW He ENJOYS
PERFECT HEALTH
Stomach and Liver In Order
Thanks 10 "FruIt-a.tives"
l5l Elm St. Lakeport, N. H.

81 realize that I have reached the
zee (65) when one often requires
evtng up. My digestion was not
light and trouble with my Liver and
powels caused considerable distress.
last fall I began taking "Fruit-a-
.,yes" or Fruit Laxo Tablets" and
aecr using them for a short time,
could see that they were just what
~ system required. My Liver be-
came active and improvement in
every way was apparent"
y. r. ADAMS.
zoe a box. 8 for $3.50. trial size. &c.
Al dealers or from FRUIT-A-TIVES
Limited. OGDENSBURG. N. Y.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-10

The u. Q. G. c. will hold its regu-
lar meeting Tuesday evening and, be-
ing the first night Of the contest held,
q large attendance is requested, as
answers count in tho contest. The la
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-10
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Robert W. Ford and Alton Hussey
~ Vassalboro were visitors Monday
IN this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-10

Mrs. Charles H. Newell Of Port
land Is visiting for a few weeks with
Mrs. Robert j. Lambert, Al Gage
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-10

The Baby Clinic will be held as US
nal this afternoon at $50 o'clock at
the Augusta General hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-10

George Dostle OF this city was a
visitor Sunday with friends In Bel
rtlae.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-10

The day is past when a newspaper
man can lead private life that dis
credits the newspaper profession. In
no profession Is the private life so
closely related to the professional life.
--Hassal T. Sullivan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-10

Wilson Clement and Clyde Tillson
of Belgrade Lakes were business
visitors Monday in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-10

dies are requested to bring cake and
sandwiches. Visitors from Gardiner
and Hallowell will attend. Meeting
will open promptly at o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-10
LOCAL NOTICE

'"t's al 20 Smilin' Through to Au-
-Ista Opera House Wednesday.
oct7-9-10
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-10

is and what 1t can and should be
able TODD.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-10

A grand gct-together of the James
Fitzgerald Post No. ,. American Leg
ion. has been scheduled for 73O
Monday evening. Oct. 16. A fine pro-
gram has been arranged for the eve
ming with jazz. vocal solos and spec
ialties. The speaker of the evening
will be Hon. Frank G. Harrington of
Augusta. Refreshments will be
served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-10

cup for highest in chees. and Massa-
Chusetts won the j. Is. Ford cup for
scoring highest on milk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-10

Judge Herbert +. Foster of Win
throp was a caller in the city Mon
day on legal matters.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-05

who vasssb desmaId at the mar
Eriage ON and Mrs. Ice fifty
years ago; was 81 guest honor.
The seven chi dren OF NJ I'll and
Mrs. Ice; a mum ber# OF grand chill
sdren and two great grandchildren
were among the guests present.
tMr.Sand Mrs. Ice have seven chill
adren, the i've daughters who were
.hostesses and two sons, Clarence
and John Ice. VI.
Mrs. Ice was before her mar
rage Miss Mary Elizabeth Straight
and both she and Mr. Ice are ma
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-05

noon their beaMH
Point Barrackvf1le.
EInyitationsShadS been issued some
HmeMagoSf oEst the event and@d dur
ing the afternoon nearly three
hundred guests 81 resreceived-
Snapdragons,a sweet peas, mas
turtiums and other flowers grown
in the gardens OF the Ice home
were .lavfshly used in the interior
decorations. siSs
The hostesses OF the occasion
were the daughters of Mr. and
Mrs. Ice, Mrs. John Steele, Mrs.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-05
aIIE

Fred 81 & and then dissesSAfar;
Ssgarets stella and AdfnaS9 zee.
They were assisted I'M entertain
ssinE#bys Mrs. % cough nd the
Misses Edna Amo lila straight;
fBeatr Amos, Fl ith ice, Halle
and Anna NJ artin. and Grace e Rob p
inson. s3 is vi
III IN the dining room, where ices
and cake were served in yellow
and white. the tablerwas conferred
with cluster OF snapdragons and
other garden flowers. 5.8
Mrs. sLummie Lowe OF FairvieE,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-05

Crane haieeIsSMr andssMIsas
gArchiessRsx and tamil and
ssaIrsT IIarTing and family
-: wood Mr. and mrs e
Owens. Mr. and Mrs. sPurman:}
tof Waynesburgs Pa; Mr. and
Mrs william Norris and family of
Pine Bank,sP Pa; M J: Bush Of Cam:
seron Miss F.an3ia Kennedy OF
Pitts burgh: Mr. and Mrs L.
Martin OF Spragg Pa; Miss sClartce
Fordyce OF Wheeling; Mrs. keil-i
meth Straight OF Downs; Lawrence
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-05

Mrs. ID. p Lynch thagrect
fpient OF cablegram Monday$n
from Ernest Sherwood sNss and the
Rev c. Broonnfie statings
that they had landed safely NJ
South Hampton and had Xery:
pleasant voyage
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-05

AfanninEton Mr.
Mt RobinsonSofSJe WSY orksiCtys
AIRS LeotasEddyss dsssonsI and
Mrs. sAs Is.sM family
Mr. and 51arss tEsrl
ATKINSON and family Of Moores-
Vile, and Mrs and i Mrs 3 ~
I'd t.aughter,s Miss Ruth
OF Fairmont si 53sG
Golden Wedding Anniversary.
Mr.. and Mrs Edgar Ice cele-
brate the ,hftieth anniversary OF
their marriage yesterday after
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-05

Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Watkins, MT.
and Mrs. Jack Koon and daughter
Billie and Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Koon
will occupy their camp Wattykoons
.onSPoplar Island In the Valley RiV-
er this week and will spend the re-
;mainder OF the summer there.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-05
Daughter Born.

i "A baby daughter was born yes
terday afternoon at st. Mary's Hos
|pital in Clarksburg to Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Davidson Farrjs. Mrs. Far
ris was before her marriage Miss,
Eleanor Mayors, a daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. w. S. Mayors Of Watson
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-05
e Weekend Party.

"cCN-cti0 s O. - - 4FG3&asNfat
zs Bachelors Rest. a pretty camp
on the Valley River, was the scene
of a delightful weekend outing.
Those composing the party went to
the camp Saturday and remained
there over the Fourth In the party
were Mr.. aud Mrs. Earl Windsor,
the Misses Leona Hauck, Marjorie
Linn, Madge Debendarfer, Martha
Stanley and the Messrs. Harry
Leaf, Robert G. Smith, Bert Cous-
ms and Stewart L. Smith.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1922-06-29

Several already have new pota-
toes in their gardens.
VIM. Molash of Chadwick was a
Fort Yates business visitor Satur-
day.
Geo. Hammond has returned
from Huff where he had been for a
couple months or 30.
P. j. Abraham is expecting Mrs.
Abraham tomorrow from Santee,
Nebr., where she has been visiting
for the last three weeks.
Mrs. NJ. Wilkies accompanied her
brother and sister, Miss Josephine
and Theodore Goudreau, who visit.
Ell here Sunday, back to Shields
Sunday evening and will remain
there for a weeks visit at the home
OF her parents.
VIM. Bauer Of north of Thunder
Hawk and w. T. Krebsback of
Reeder were here last Thursday in
the interests Of their candidacy for
the legislature In this district. Two
years ago Mr.. Bauer was the only
Independent Representative elected
from this district.
VIM. Hopkins of Wilmont, 8. D.,
passed through here Thursday
morning on his way to Porcupine,
where he will visit with relatives
until after the 4th of July. Bill
made the trip from Wilmont on
horseback In three days with a
string of four horses.
John L. Turner and George Mo-
lash who returned this week from
the American Legion convention at
Devils Lake report that the resolu.
ton passed by the Albert Grass
post in the interests of Indian ex-
service men was favorably. acted
upon by the convention, with but
one modification.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1922-06-29
Bits Of Local ~
Information
Concerning Oar People. Bu,in.,. ond vI9
3ra6rsss IA sbs County and Toevn.


D. V. De]any of Selfridge was a
business visitor here last Thursday.
Miss Laura Fiske returned Satur-
day from ten days vacation spent
at Fargo.
F, G. Turner Of between here and
Shields transacted business In town
last Thursday.
Ed Lennon, pioneer cattleman
of Lennon vicinity, was a business
visitor here Monday.
P. j. Jacobson returned from
Bismarck Thursday Of last week
with a new Overland for j. r. Tur-
ner.
Mrs. c. T. Wynkoop and daush-
tiers came down from Bismarck last
Friday to spend the summer on
Mr.. Wynkoop's homestead south.
west Of here.
VIM. Menu, who is employed on
the Mclaughlin Messenger during
the temporary absence Of A j..
Martell, came up from Mctaugh-
lin Sunday, bringing up a Ford,
for E. G. Means.
The young people Of the town
surprised Miss Elaine Mossman
last Thursday by most delightful
party in her honor. Miss Mossman
had returned two weeks before from
the Aberdeen Normal school.
The ball game which was to have
been played here Sunday between
Shields and Fort Yates had to be
postponed on account Of rain. The
boys from Shields arrived here just
about the time the down. pour start.
ed. j.
A variety shower was given Wed
nesday afternoon of last week by
Mrs. E. G. Means and Mrs. j. NJ.
Carignan Sr. at the home of Mrs.
Carignan in honor of Miss Alma
Short. An exceedingly pleasant af-
ternoon is reported.
Jack I. Boulder, assessor for the
LIST district, came down from Can.
non Ball the first of the week,
bringing the completed assessment
books to the court house. Jack
states that has new daughter now,
having adopted Media Redfox at
the last term of district court.
Arthur Pratt, Farmer at Porcu.
pine, came down to Fort Yates
Wednesday Of last week to return
with his new government Ford.
Mr.. Pratt stated that driving a
Ford will be new experience for
him-after he has driven it year
he will be much richer in expert
ence.
A letter from Joe Boyce states
that he has leased a farm near
Omro, Wise. He states that there
will be bumper crop there this
year and that on his farm there are
apples, pears, plums, cherries,
gooseberries, strawberries and wal.
nuts in abundance. Sure sounds
good.
j. M. Carignan ST., administra-
tor Of the estate Of J. A. Stiles, left
Sunday for St. Paul, where he had
been called to attend stockholders
meeting Tuesday Of the Stiles Cattle
Co. With the death last week Of
Alex Mckenzie. "a. B. Cook Of Hell
ena, Mont, is left the only living
member ofthe Stiles Cattle Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. G. Allen and
family left Thursday Of last week for
their former home at Martin, s. D.
Mr. Allen has been employed here
since last fallas telephone operator
at the Agency Office. His place
has been taken in the Office By Miss
Elaine Mossman. Mr.. and Mrs.
Allen have made many friends dur
ing their stay here and the best
wishes Of all 60 with them.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-03-09
MADEL YNNE TO TELL.
JURY HER OWN STORY

Los Aangeles. March 9.-The story
Of Madelynne Connor Obcnchain Of
Chicago, which she said she had wait.
ed seven months to tell concerning
j. Bolton Kennedy, local broker for
whose murder she is on trial here
began today when she was called to
the stand as a witness in her own
defense. She smiled as she was sworn
in Her opening testimony was that
she had been in the county jail since
August 6, when she was arrested fol
lowing the shooting Of Kennedy.
She said she was not allowed
access to her letters or property
since that time.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-03-09
AUTHOR OF BAD CHECKS
FOUND TO BE INSANE

Frank b. Jacobs of West Ottawa,
who is charged with having left a
trail of worthless checks around OF,
tawa business houses signed a
voluntary commitment to the Elgin
State Insane Asylum this morning,
and will be sent there for a course o.
treatment The defendant who has
been a prisoner in the county Jail
since his arrest on Saturday night
was allowed to take this course, after
the county Authorities became con.
vinced from their observation of him
Jacobs wa sarrested on a warrant
that he was insane.
secured by Elmer T.. Armstrong who
had taken worthless check for STE
from Jacobs about two months ago
1t is said that q number OF Ottawa
merchants have also taken bad checks
from the prisoner.
Jacobs viii be held a prisoner in
the county Jail until he is taken "a
the insane asylum.
Jacobs was given a hearing before
Justice of the Peace George Kornig
on Monday and was bound over to
the grand jury by him.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-03-09
UTICA WOMAN DIES
IN AMBULANCE IN
WAY TO HOSPITAL
HANNAH CONDRON, AGED as,
ROCK EMPLOYEE, VICTIM OF
PENUMONlA - SISTER TAKEN
TO HOSPITAL THIS MORNING.

While in an ambulance cnrOut2 to
st. Mary's hospital at La Sale, Miss
Hannah COndrOn, aged about 45 years
passed away at 1890 o'clock this
morning within block from her home
on Johnson street, in Utica, Miss
Gordon had been i'll suffering Of pneu-
monia since Sunday Her sister, Mar.
garot who was suffering Of the same
disease was in a limousine directly be.
hind the ambulance on her way to the
same hospital. She made the trip in
safety.
Miss Gondron was one of the best
known residents Of Utica, and her
passing will cast a great sorrow over
her circle Of friends For the past four
years she had been employed as
stenographer for the Rock Island rail.
road in Utica,
Surviving she leaves her father
Robert Condron. three sisters. Mrs. p.
Murphy Of La Sale, Mrs. J. G. Hamil-
ton Of Joliet, and Miss Margaret Con
dron who resides at home and one
brother Edward Of Utica.
The funeral announcement will be
made later.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-03-09
POLICE TEST SKILL
IN FIRING PISTOLS

Residents of the police station dis
trio and of the loop were greatly
alarmed and thrown into high state
of excitement this morning about 10
o'clock when a number of sharp shots
filled the atmosphere, giving the effect
u miniature war or a furious pistol
duel, Many thought that the police
We're engaging in battle with band
of bandits but some of the more adj
venturesome pedestrians who dared to
investigate were surprised to only find
Chief of Police Ben Ford and several
of his associates giving their eye a
little workout behind the station,
The chiefs cannon bellerod forth
like "big bertha but he evidenced
the fact that a man has small
chance of getting away from him if he
wants to tear loose.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-03-09
EAGLES LOSE TO
GRAND RIDGE TEAM

The Ottawa Eagles, one Of the
many local amateur basketball clubs,
We're defeated last evening, 30 to II,
by the Grand Ridge town team. The
same was played at the Grand Ridge
hoor and was Witnessed by a fairly
good sized crowd of fans The Grand
Ridge aggregation led the way
throughout the contest. Moss ana
kiner We're the leading scorers. with
four baskets each. Truman Varland
and Haliigan did all the scoring for
the local quintet. At the end of the
first quarter the score stood Z to 2
in favor of Grand Ridge, while at tie
end Of the half the count was II to i
in their favor The end of the third
period found the Grand Ridge clu5
leading, % to 7.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-03-09
HARDING HAS GOOD
SLEEP ABOARD TRAIN

On Board President Harding's Spe-
cial Train, March 9.-CBy A. PD-
Refreshed by a good nights rest.
President Harding was looking for
ward enthusiastically TO the first day
Of his vacation when he arose this
morning, after night Of sleeping on
tn" special train which is carrying
him and his party to Florida for a
weeks rest and relaxation. Since
leaving Washington late yesterday.
the special had made good time and
early today was skirting the lower
South Carolina coast. 1t is sched-
ulod to arrive in Florida late to-
ni.Mt
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-03-09
AUTO SLEUTH CARRIES
WARFARE TO PEORIA

Harry G. Cox, state automobile in.
spectOr, who has been in Ottawa dur
ing the past several days enforcing the
motor vehicle laws by routing out all
auto owners who had not applied for
their 1921 license plates, left last eve
ming for Peoria, H. where he will
conduct a similar drive against viola
tors OF the law. Mr Cox will not re-
turn 10 ottawa but viii continue on
20 other cities in the state after mis-
stay i'm Peoria. Mr.. Adams who ac.
panied him here. however. is still in
Ottawa and will be for the next few
DAYS.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-03-09
us. SHES At GENOA
ECONOMIC CONF FAB:
TOO MUCH POLITICS
HUGHES DECLINES INVITATION
TO MEET WITH WORLD pow
ERS - HINTS AT AMERICAN
HANDS OFF POLICY IN EURO.
PEAN MATTERS.
PICTURED AS FiNESSE
TO AID EUROPE

Washington, March 9.--Refusal
Of the United States TO participate
in the Genoa conference may be
viewed as the first step in a cam.
pagn OF tactful pressure TO pro-
mote economic rehabilitation of
Europe, it was said today by a
high official Of the American gov.
ernment. at should not be regard
ed" this official said, as an ind-
cation of the United States desire
to hold aloof from the grave prob
lens confronting European ma
tons"
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-03-09
SETS STAGE FOR CRIME
g.. BY PUTTING LIGHTS
OUT OF COMMISSION
IS CAUGHT IN ACT
ROYAL NEIGHBORS' MEETING IS
THROWN INTO EXCITEMENT
AFTER MEMBERS RETURN TO
ROOMS AND ACcOST HOLDUP
IN ANTE.RoOM, FRIGHT ENlNG
HIM AWAY.


\ daring attempt to hold up mcnr
hers ATTENDING q meating or the Roval
>,,,.,.,,,.. ,.a. go, ,..4 ,,t.r, Ia.
'',,7'''''' "'' '''''' ''''' "'7,',
ladies' OF the organization VINO l.'Hht
ened away the bandit, after h" cNtip.
guiebed tho Nthts of Tho lolgn rnnu
,r,. 1T. ,.,.. ........ ,.......,.., .... ~.
'' '''''''' "'''
lhE young ana wearing cap sue
ceoded in making his exit from the
building before officers. who were
,,,,ono1 Ia. t,a ..,.,,,,. ,, r.,
"ohieh' arrl'eu OH li'' 7'''''
The fact that 5000 in cash h1d been
turned over tc the treasurer at last
nights session caused the officials to
believe that the holdup man knew he
was in a position to make a big haul
The attempted robbery occurred at
10 o'clock in the Maccabce ha. over
the Peoples Trust q Savings bank.
Fortyfour women we're present at
the meeting. At 10 O'Clock the Lus.-
ness session was closed and the
guests started dancing Mrs. Charles
V. McAllister and Mrs Thomas lol-
ley left the hall and went across the
street to purchase some ice cream for
refreshments.
They left the ante room which had
been locked all evening unfastcncd.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-03-09
MAIL BANDITS STEAL
TWO SACKS AT CAPITAL

Springfield, March 9.-NaiI rob,
bers, equipped with a key, entered
the Wabash station here shortly af-
ter 2:30 this morning and stole two
bags of first class mail believed TO
have contained money One bag was
made up in Springfield and the other
was from Chicago. having arrived on
the C. & A. fast mail train.
They Were empty"
Chicago. March 9.-Chief Postal
Inspector Germer said today he had
received a report on the Springfield
mali robbery, but no detailed inform
ation. lie expressed the belief that
the sacks contained no money or val
uables.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-03-09
Cashed 5iq Check: Gone.

Chicago. March s.--Wiuis Il. Troy.
Chicago manager for G. F. Redmond
q Co. brokers. is missing today He
cashed a $4,000 draft on the firm
yesterday, It was announced.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-03-09
HELD TO GRAND JURY
ON LARCENY CHARGE

Tony Tonenz of Marseilles Is being
held q prisoner in the county Jail on
warrant issued in Davenport, Iowa,
which charged grand larceny. It is
alleged that Ionenz secured an auto
and did not pay for it
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-03-09
Mrs. paaaett. Authoress. Dead.

Pasadena. Cal, March 9.-Nrs. Mary
Stewart Daggett author of number
of novels died at her home here today
after @ brief illness. She was born
at MOIristOWn. Ohio, in 1886.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-03-09
Women Own London PAPER.

Time and Tide is the name of a
London newspaper which is owned and
controlled entirely by women.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-03-09
RAPS PACIFIC TREATY-SAYS
II VIII AID WEE

Washington, March 9.-Pronoun-
cling the four-powor treaty an "aI-
lianceJ Senator Robinson, demo-
erat, Arkansas, in renewing SEN
ate discussion of the Pacific pact,
declared it would not promote
peace, but on the contrary will in
vlte the four nations of rival ALI.
ances and lead to great harm.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-03-09
WEATHER

Rain tonight and prob.
ably Friday; colder Fri.
day. ..v,,A
The New York herald., 1922-08-13

II told him. and he shook his head
and gave me $40. with the advice to
20 right home TO your ma. as this
IS no place for a child.
Il took the money and followed the
advice. but / was heartbroken. for it
seemed to me / had been a failure"
Miss Miriam's elder sister had
voice also. and the pair shortly after
this experience were engaged to sing
one afternoon and evening for the
guests OF the Battle Creek Sani.-
tarium. Their joint fee was SIS.
The children pleased so well that
the director invited them to remain
for week as guests. singing or not.
as they pleased.
One day I had gone into the
nata;orium," said Alice. "and was
rather listlessly watching the bath
ers when a voice reached me from
the water which said:
Aren't you the little Pinch girl
NV sans tElt RtHtE Gaig
when / owned to it the speaker
asked il she might come TO my room
% see me after her bath. She came
and gave me a letter to a lady in
Chicago which she made me promise
| would deliver personally on my way
home.
"'She viii hear you sing said nv
new admirer. and who knows what
may happen?'
What happened IS like fairy
story or an incident in the widest
movie drama The lady. who was
the widow OF a manufacturer of ele-
vator machinery-she has married
again-heard me sing. and within n
week my mother and | were on the
ocean going to France to find a
steacher who would tel me how 10
sing.
For five years this wonderful
woman paid all our expenses. all my
bills for instruction. and without a
word OF doubt. without 4 hint OF
discouragement. She was my fairy
goimothcr in real earnest"
The singer paused az this point as
il she had reached the end OF her
early history. Urged 10 tell little
more. she complied;
What comes next / like TO for
get. 1 went from singing teacher to
singing teacher and with each one
The New York herald., 1922-08-13
The Whole Song

a paper the advertisement of a man
in Milwaukee who wanted an ENTER
tainer' who could sing. He offered
$40 week and board
Without saying a word to my
people. got on the train and went
up there. / wore little calico frock
and my hair hung down in two
braids.
The place was a saloon-a kind OF
place with a garden and a little
stage. saw the mans wife first
and she liked my voice. but 1 didn't
see the proprietor himself until night
when I went on to entertain
The guests applauded me, but at
the end Of my second number the
saloonkeeper called me into his pri-
vate office. and said he:
" How old are you, little girlg