Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 137, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 June 1914 — George Ade Visited Old Friend at St. Anthony's Home. [ARTICLE]

George Ade Visited Old Friend at St. Anthony's Home.

Lafayette Oohnier. One of George Aden’s best known characteristics is his loyalty* to this old friends, Mr. Ade was a busy man today at the university with the commencement day exercises on and the trustees of the university in session, but he found time to eall upon hto old time friend, «xMayor F. E. D. McGinfey, and make the day memorably happy for that venerable citizen. Judge MoGinley tis now a member of St. Anthony’s home for the aged.* He is nearing his 90th birthday, but in spite of infirmities he 4s still alert and Interested in the affairs of the present. Mr. Ade sought him out today, first tucking a big box of the best cigars under his arm, and when the big Packard touring car drew up in front of the home and the aged ex-mayor was called out he enjoyed one of the most pleasant surprises of his life “How are you, Judge?” Inquired the famous author-play-wright. ‘Why, George!” exclaimed the old man, and he could say no more There were tears in hto eyes as he clambered into the capacious car and sank down into the soft cushion. Mr. Ade too-k him far a long ride, cheered him up with some of his inimitable humor and then took him back home leaving the old judge happy as a child. .-I ■ .1 I ■■■■!■■ ■*