Judge — August 28, 1915 — page 21: what you’re looking at

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George Fitch Write decent Ne Coe § THIS number of JUDGE goes to press, oy A intelligence of the death of George ” I Fitch comes from Berkeley, Cal., where Iva this noted author died on August 9th, ina ony, gnitarium, failing to rally from an opera- litle [0a for appendicitis. Readers of JUDGE have enjoyed rare ex- Here | spies of George Fitch's humor, and news cctv. ed his death shocked the world that loves tomor and has an affection for the man nd sho amuses it as this unique genius amused hae || & Those who were privileged to know ary? George Fitch personally will the more poign- ntly feel his taking away, for no one could come in contact with him without feeling ninfluence that constantly made for hap- piness. His spirit was for optimism. He niiated joy of the finest sort, and beneath tis pleasantry one always found tokens of wmirable character. Those who admired tis writings and were privileged to know George Fitch found even greater apprecia- zo : zm | ton in the man himself, for he was one of 7, the very few that wear nobly in association. lan Mr. Fitch went to the coast to visit a sis- ter, Miss R. Louise Fitch, and to find op- portunity to write stories for which he was wder contract previously to the meeting in San Francisco of the American Press Hu- norists, of which body he was an ex-presi- deat and leading member. His death will coud that event with a sorrow beyond ex- pression. : George Fitch was born in Galva, IIl., Jone 5, 1877. He was graduated from Knox College, Galesburg, in 1897. He started in tewspaper work at Galva, later working as aspecial writer on the Council Bluffs Non- porell and the Peoria Herald- Transcript, of "hich he was editor from 1905 to 1911. In 1912 he was elected to the Illinois house of representatives, where he was noted for eriginal work as a representative of the People. Mr. Fitch had been a constant contributor ‘> magazines for the last ten years. His Test famous series of stories had to do "ith Old Siwash, and he had an intimate boowledge of college men and college life stich eamed a warm spot in the hearts of tdergraduate America. The feuds of the Alfalfa Delts and the Eata Bita Pies are familiar additions to the field of American tumor, Mr. Fitch had also syndicated a “ries of vest-pocket essays which added fratly to his reputation as a humorist. In 1Si2he published‘ My Demon Motorboat, ”* TED lock ats, ails mld a i= mt aa “Pure Beer Means Better Work Good beer is almost an ideal beverage with a simple meal,’’ says Dr. Leipoldt, author of Commonsense Dietetics. The slight amount of bitter it contains is a direct digestive stimulant. Millions of people would work better if they drank Schlitz Moderately Every Day and their meals would be twice as enjoyable. For Schlitz is pure, and there is no better beer brewed. Its malt is food; its hops, tonic, and the Brown Bottle protects its purity from the brewery to your glass. It costs no more than light bottle beer. in Brown Bottles See that crown is branded “Schlitz” Order a case today HOTEL IMPERIAL ROBERT STAFFORD BROADWAY, 31st TO 32nd STREET, NEW YORK At Herald Square, the radial center of transportation to all parts of the city. A HOTEL HOM $1.50 PER DAY AND UP, The famous Palm Garden Restaurant is one of the coolest dining rooms in the and is easily reached because of our central location, You will find ita delightful place to enter your friends. SPECIAL LUNCHEON 8 .75 The Celebrated Clef Club Quartet. DINNER DE LUXE $1.50 Dancing every afternoon except Sunday from 3:30 to 6:30. Supper Dances from 9:30 P.M, tol A. M. WILLARD D, ROCKEFELLER, Manager ry Free Taxi Service Direct to Hotel Imperial for Arriving Guests from Grand Central and Pennsylvania Railroad Terminals comicbooks.com