WHAT'S GONE BEFORE Remember Steddon, a pretty, un- spohisticated girl, is the daughter of w kindly but narrow-minded minister in a small mid-western town. Her father, Rev. Doctor Steddon, violently, op- posed to what he considers ‘wordly” things, accepts motion pictures as ‘the cause .for ‘much of the evil of the present day. Troubled with a eough, Remember goes to see oo Dr. Bretherick, cian, who is astonished at the plight in which he finds her. = Pressed by ‘the doctor, Remember admits her un- fortunate affair with . Elwood Farnaby, a poor boy, son of the town sot. As Remember and Dr. ‘Bretherick. discuss the problem a telephone message brings the news ~ that Elwood has been killed in an ac- cident. Dr. ‘persuades Remember to go West, her cough serving as a plausible ex- cuse; to write home of meeting and marrying a pretended Ssuitor—“Mr. ‘Woodville”—and later to write her parepnts announcing her ‘“husband’s” death before the birth of her expected ‘child. Unable alone to bear her se- cret, Remember goes to her mother with it. ; {Her mother agrees with the plan of the doctor. Mem leaves town. On the train Mem accidentally’ meets Tom Holby, movie star, traveling with Robina Teele, leading - lady in the movies, who are the cynosure of all eyes. The train comes to an abrupt halt, a disaster having been narrowly avoided, and the aspsengers get out and walk about. At Tucson Mem meets Dr. Galbraith, a pastor, who knows her father and an elderly physi- |; Bretherick accordingly | |excitement over hackneyed by 1iUSTRATED, BY! DONALDS RILEY vr takes an interest in her. She miscalls Tom Holby “Mr. oodviWlle” in order to make her fancied suitor seem more real. - NOW Go ON WITH THE STORY “Mrs. Galbraith turned out to be a joyous Western woman raised on a ranch and of a loud and hilarious cor- diality. She was distressed because she could not take Mem into her own little home, but’ it was spilling over with children. On the way to her boarding ‘house she noted many of Tom ‘Holby’s por- traits. He was not the star of the picture. Robina Teele was the star Mem felt a longfing to see this heroic picture, but Mrs. Galbraith would not leave her for a moment, and the night was prayer-meeting night. Mem attended the evening devotions. There was nothing strange to her in the drowsy, cozy atmosphere, the sparse company singing hymns and bowing in prayer and finding a mys- tical comfort in the thought of sins forgiven "and in eternal home beyond the grave. Doctor and Mrs. Galbraith took her back to her lodgings and left her. They had no objection to moving pictures not know this, and she felt like a thief | 'wwhen her worst self compelled her better self to a dark dishonesty. Both selves went to the movies. If the cinema store had been an opium den Mem could not have sneaked more guiltily into it. dark hall she was so illiterate in the! staples of fiction that she tingled with | that left many a sophisticated child vawning and gave never a pause to and attended them often, but Mem did ja few days to attend his father's situations | i the swaying jaws of the gum- _grinding crowd. But Mem was experiencing an agita- tion such as she had not known since her mother told her about Little Red Riding Hood and growled like a wolf, showing long white teeth. \ She was astounded at the courage of Tom Holby. It wrung her heart to see him in this Alaskan picture plowing | across white Saharas of snow, to see | him challenge the barroom bully end | beat him down and stand, torn, bleed- ing and panting, over him. Being woman, she was not quite convinced of Robina’s supersaintly innocences in the film, but she had no doubt of Tom Holby as Galahad. In her room she remembered her parents. She had not written to them for two days, and she had not carried Mr. Woodville forward. ; One thing was certain—she must free herself from the Galbraiths; she must get out of Tucson. She must be- come Mrs. Woodville at once. She would probably have given up trying if a bit of luck had not befallen her. Mrs. Galbraith rode over in haste and distress to explain that her hus- band and she had to leave Tucson for a funeral. She promised to hasten back, and begged Mem Steddon’s foregive- ness for deserting her. It was plainly a time for quick and decisive action. She threw caution aside and forbore to regard the perils of inconsistency. She wrote her father and mcther «| When she had found a seat in the hasty letter to which the lilt of hope ! Not much. {unconsciously contributed an atmos: | | phere of bridal bliss. | My Darling. Mamma, and "npa: Well you have lot vour daughter: not by fell disease. ut by fell in ! | sibly, | Mrs. Randles her name ts. love, * * * You see, Mr. Wood- ville—John—was so attentive and kind and considerate and respect- ful—almost reverent. you might say—and he's so big and hand- some and fine and noble, and I was so small and lonely, and so far away for so long that—oh, I just couldn’t resist. * * *. We leave at once for Yuma, so address all’ your Jetters to me as Mrs. John Woodville, General Delivery, Yuma. Doesn't it sound grand, though? With a few lines to explamn that “Mr. Woodville” was not rich—yet— She ended the letter. She wrote the Galbra.ths a similar letter and bought a ticket for Yuma. At her boarding house in Yuma, she met an old man who told her of his i partner of prospecting days—the name Woodville “or something like that,” as he remembered it—and how. he had | died in the desert. His story offered her the way, pos- to get rid of ‘‘Mr. Woodville. i She would take him ‘into the desert and let him ‘“die”—of thirst! She had found the way to be rid of her husband for the satisfaction of her people. Now if she could only find a way to be rid of herself. And that way came to her before] the long day had burned itself away, for she htard two waitresses talking in the dining room below as they set the tables for supper. “Who was that letter you got from? some feller?” “Nah! It was from a lady up to Palm Springs, askin’ me was I comin! back up there this season?” “Are you?” “Nah! Too quiet for me. Yuma aint no merry-go-round, but Palm Springs—my Gawd! It's Just a little spot of shadder in the desert.” > “This lady offer you a job?” “Yes. She's on her knees to me. Husband’s lgot a ranch. How'd you like to go there and take the job?” The other voice moaned: “ie? No I run away from home to zit love and excitement!” Mem had never heard of Palm Springs, but she was looking for just such a place. And a ranch! (CoNTINUeD NEXT WEEK) You face the Forget the price that p fires and fiagboye ood Frcs Hy ZA EA d choice—Risk or Safety—every time you invest in a tire. Many tires look alike. Treads are thick. Construction sound. About the only difference you can see is the price. You have a real choice in the price you pay. You can buy vest in risk. The best inten- tioned tire manufacturer in the world cannot put the quality materials into bargain-price tires that go into good tires. cheap tires and in- What does this extra margin of safety mean in actual driving? It means long mileage after other tires have stopped running. It means a first-class tire when others are only good enough for spares. It me freedom from tire failures = tire changing on the road, I means you are safe with Hoox Tires on the hardest nal at the highest speeds and under all driving conditions. She had | “the evening especially. + was held at the home of James Ide on * DALLAS ROTARY MEETS meeting on Thursday evening. At- | tendance here was not so good as | uswal since most of the club had ac- cepted an invitation to meet with the | Stroudsburg club at heir regular. luncheon meeing the same day. Rev. Ruff was the speaker at that meeting. At the evening meeting at Higgins’ College Inn arrangements were made for entertaining the Freeland Club on September 5. An invitation from the officials of the Hazard Rope Works for the club to inspect their plant where luncheon will be served, was accepted. The new committees of the year are well lined up now, and the club ex- pects to get in some active service. rr THANK YOU, FOLKS! The members of Dr, Henry M. Laing Fire Company wish to thank the com- mittee. and the people of Kunkle who sponsored and patronized the dance held a week ago at Kunkle for the benefit of: the fire company. The pro- ceeds will go toward paying the debt on the engine, and at any time the fire company can b of any: benefit to the commuity it will be more than.glad to do so. The fire truck has already more than paid for itself in property it has haved, and any :donations will be gratefully accepted at any time. ns cm ELL ENTERTAIN AT BRIDGE Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Brickel enter- tained at bridge on Monday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Joh S. Lloyd, who will leave soon for their new home in Indianapolis. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd have spent their summers in Hunts- ville for a number of ‘years. Those present to help make their evening a pleasant memory were: Mr. and Mrs. P. T. Dohl, Attorney and Mrs. Arthur Turner, Dr. Albert Morrish of Wilkes- Barre, Harold and Samuel Griffiths, Miss Winifred Griffth and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Brick! : BAZAAR “A SUCCESS The bazaar held on the lawn of the M: E. Church on Tuesday and Wed- nesday was very successful financially as well as socially. The ladies of the church spent considerable time and ingenuity on their respective booths and donations were plentiful and very attractive. A good crowd attended in On Tuesday night the East Dallas church furnished entertainment, ad on Wednesday night music was furished by Leslie War- hola’s orchestra and two Italian ac- cordion players from the valley. Mrs. Vivian Crosby gave a number of read- ings from the old American poets, and there were readings by Merrill Thomas and Kenneth Westover. The entertain- ment for bot hevenings was well re- ceived by those present and appre- ciated by all of the church members. : a Lo JAMES IDE HONORED A delightful surprise birthday party ® Monday evening in honor of his sixtyr eighth birthday, which occurred on Sunday. Those present were: D. Lutes Ide, Mrs. Bertha Ide, Mr. and Mrs. David Ide, daughter Ethel, of Ide- town, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Garey, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ide, son Byron, of Shavertown, Clifford Ide, Mr/ and Mrs. Marcus Ide, daughters Thelma, Mar- guerite and Pauline, sons Ellwood, Lawrence, Willis, Marcus, Jr, and Thomas, of Dallas, Ellis Ide, John Ide, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ide and son, and Mr. and Mrs. James Ide. ia FIREMEEN’S BENEFIT The Harvey's Lake fire department wishes to publicly thank the people of Kunkle for the material interest mani- fested in their welfare. The dance held at Kunkle last Friday night was well aattended and the proceeds, which amounted to $50, was given for the maintenance of the Lake company. The chief and :nembers of the company in- dividuaily wish to express their ap- preciation and gratitude to the Kunkle people. Dallas Rotary met for their regular |” fC ntinged from Front Pag 1s* Mrs. George Kester, ng Mrs. E. Dow. Ageratum. Mrs. Joe Schooley. Hibiscus, 1st Mrrs. G. W. Carey, 2nd ‘Mrs. B. C. Miller. : Sweet peas. 1st John Space, 2nd Miss Nellie Leach Eaby’s Tears. 1st Mrs. Yeonuy Salpeglossis; S. J. Bernieil Triloma: Mrs. i ¥ rh Pansies: 1st Miss Helen Leach, 2nd B. C. Miller. etunias; vase, 1st Mrs. william Gregory, 2nd Mrs. Cobleigh, 3rd Mrs. Courtright. Pansies: bowl 1st Elsie Pfhalen,2nd Mrs. Griffiths. : Pansies, special, 1st Mrs. S. D. Fin- ney. Candytuft: Mrs. Howard Appleton. 3 Asters: 1st Mrs. G. L. Moore. Dahlias special, Mrs. G. IL. Moore. Roses: special, Mrs. A. L. Parks. Coleus and Zinnias: MrsLee Hessler. Zinnia: special, Mrs. Prutzman. Petunias: special basket. Mrs. A. Woolbert. Fern: 1st Mrs. B. Rice, 2nd Mrs. J. B. Schooley. Geranium: Mrs. J. B. ‘Rice. Gladiolus: special, Mrs. Grace Lewis Chinese lantern plant; Ralph Hazel- tine. 1 Annual Lakespur; Mrs. J. B. Schooley Dwarf Zinnia; Mrs. J. B. Schooley. Calla Begonia; Mrs. A. Prutzman. Poppies; Mrs. Ii Spry. 5 Snow-on-theMountain; Mrs. dee Kester, 3 Centerpiece speeial; Kester. Delphenium Kester. Zinnia special; Maple leigh. DiantRers; Mrs. Thompson, Centerpiece special; Mrs. Thompson. et Support Our Local Candidate For Prothonotary 5 { Mrs. George special; Mrs. George | Mrs. S. R. Henning. leaf wax plant; Mrs. Cob- G. Harold Wagner of Dallas Oe STRANGE WEATHER HAS SWEPT OVER THE WORLD © August marks the thirty-ninth an- niversary of the terrible cyclone which swept over Wyoming Valley and the rains which followed fast in the wake of the wind storm. And while so far Wyoming Valley has had no disastrous storms this year, the weather seems to have turned itself ‘topsy-turvy the world over, Syjans no one at all and causing losses) Gaze. eastern two thiFg ol the drought damag mated a $10,0004 be time for th if they fail, this many times. month in ninetee country there hav Julys so dry, tho and 1910. England grief and alrea are reported in CB the drought there Many towns her serving their water rains would spell d Drought, however, the story. What severest thunder and tory happened recentl Hailstones as large aj were reported to ha deep in Hartford str Colorado cloudburst ca of the Rocky Mountain in July, just previous another cloudburst at killed seven people. Ab§ time Hutchinson, Kansd center of a flood which a and raised to the second residences. And even yet the and Mississippi rivers mark of frequent cloudburts of mn This same weather conditions all over the world. In Cochigd one July storm was of such as Cl elephants in its path wergomRate Wee? 0 S or med : Cr NS ye helplessly toward the sea anda¥in drowned. Persia, Turkey, Taga®® Som ‘Europ: have also su ER which any lives Wgee ost Ww. 1 SUTTON TO PREACH WT Baptist Elhaveh in Beaumont on Sun- day even.ng i Gk abor 1. tendance is de: SEs Notes Fernbrook P. M. Sunday school at 10 a. m. Church at 11 a. m. mon by the pastor, ‘ The Christ Life.” 7:15— Vesper service will ducted by a band of Christian workers. There will be special singing. Revival meetings will begin at this ed. contnue for Sutton will preach at the te A large at- | Subject of ser- | be con- | theories of change yeles are advanced le it possible to stw ea the causes back of alp : changes. overt er the farmers’ crop AE ‘may help to do so iff ® re, if the next century is aspbt 5s the pat. Our Local Candidite t Prothonotary Harold Wagner of Dallas) ao © gat LTT Te IE THE LAYMAN'S AIRPLANE he If “safety” is your tire choice, let us show you the structur superiorities of Hood Tires. church October 6 and three weeks. Further announcement wiwll be made of this next week. Regular Boy Scout meeting on Mon- A short time ago Henry Ford nat an article in the American Magazine in which he ‘made the statement that \3 the ordinary gasoline motor used now Or, on the other hand, you can buy Hood Tires and safety. Look for tha iWhite Arrow! every Hood Tire—the Hood AE of quality that assures you an extra There is 5 planned, inbuilt, extra margin of safety in Hood Tires. IPHONE: W-B 8603 CORNER SOUTH AND SOUTH MAIN STREETS margin of safety—the trade mar & tire manufacturer whose reputa- tion has been built on quality rubber productsfor more than thirty years. of buy now or later, 7 Auto Services Inc. will do so gladly whether you WILKES-BARRE, PA, day night. St. Therese’s Parish Regular masses on Sunday at St. Therese’s and Our Lady of Victory, Chapel at Harvey’s Lake. Dallas M. E. 10:30 Morning i Rev. C. B. Henry. 11:45—Sunday school.. 6:30—Cpworth League. No evening worship. Trucksville M. E. Sunday school at 9:30. : Church—10:30—Rev. Chapman will fill the pulpit again after a month’s vacation. : 3 Epworth League, 6:30. “Studying Actual Time Leader, Clifford Howell. Shavertown M. E. 9:45—Shurch school. 11 a. m.—Rev. Henry wil be back in the pulpit the first time after a month’s vacation. His theme will be: “Can We Diagnose Our Spiritual Ail- ments.” 7:30—Vesper services will be re- sumed after a month's vacation. The Berean Ladies’ Bible Class will meet in the church on Tuesday eve- ning. Topic, Schedule.” in airplanes was not the type best adapted to flying. . He further stated that in all probability a new engine and a new plane form. would evolve itself as the period of experimentation progressed. In line with this article the efforts of Fred L. Bronson of LoS ,| Angeles, who has lately built what he calls the world’s first “average man” plane. He has been flying since before the war and decided then that the average man would not be able to manage the plane then in use. « His plane of “maximum safety,” which, he says, as layman can operate success- fully, is the result of long years of r search. Whether it proves its merit and as ever adopted generally or not, it serves its purpose and cost finan- cially and energetically by advancing a great industry as yet atmost in its emn- bryonic stage. s WILLIAM GANS INJURED 3 William Gans was very seriously ns jured the first of the week when fell from the roof of the Alden school, on which he was working. He wa taken to the Nanticoke State Hospital but was so seriously hurt it was im- possible to use the X-ray until he had somewhat recovered from the shock caused by the fall and. injury. : aGns was working for the A. J. Sor- NY 7:30—Thursday evening, prayer, ser- vice. deni Construction Company.
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