(Here the actors can invent their own exclamations and out-cries. Little baby coats; 2. Miss Pratt, the teacher, will help us. Fourth R.C.W.How many things they can makemy girls can sewand (a rap and Mrs. Toipoli enters and is greeted by everyone, pressing about her to shake her hand and ask rapid questions: 1. We dont believe in this warit is making us very poor. Please reset your password. Then, in a queer, dazed way we began crawling back to the dugouts and saying, Merry Christmas to each other, and trying to feel that it was Christmas. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Our childrens lives? I am sorry. Herman Webster Mudgett 1861 - 1896. Why cant we help, too? Mrs. Buckland(Thoughtfully) You children? God bless them, indeed. Mrs. BucklandYes, God bless themthey helped our dear boy when we had done nothing to help. That explains the significance of the second grave marker shown in the photo.Lucy's patriotic fervor in the lead-up to America's entry into World War I was demonstrated by the play she produced with her students in the rural areas of St. Louis County, Minnesota. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Why not have one here? It is here given in full: Cementing Home Ties By Lucy Theodate Holmes. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Motherthere(touches his head, laughing) and I guess Im better than ever, and Oh, the tender care that brought me back to you, Mother! Unfortunately Mr. Hunter was not ready to settle down, and they were divorced on November 24, 1923. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Your box hadnt come then, Mother, and there was many another fellow wouldnt have had a Christmas either if it hadnt been for the Red Cross! They are there nowthe sons of great wealthenlistingthe army, the navy, both receive them every day. Mrs. Toipoli(Coming over to lay a kind hand on Johns shoulderwhispers to him)Stand by it boy! When did you get back? God bless them forever! (He seizes the flag that figured in the first scene and now rests behinds his picture and waves it high over his head, while actors, children and audience join, standing, in America as finale). Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Failed to report flower. How is the work going? Ive heard you tell it over and over, father. Lucy Theodate Holmes married John Thomas Moss and had 2 children. I guess they will be useful in our hospitals. (Mr. Buckland enters bringing a large box.) Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. A system error has occurred. Such cunning baby dresses; 5. Column right--column left, (Drilling goes forward. He had a child with her, named Lucy Theodate Holmes. You give me that flag, Alvin. AlvinYou? We work for all we get in this countrywe work hard--we give much in exchange for what we receive JohnYes, but you worked harder in Finland, and the Russians came with outrage and oppression and seized all that you earned. Home; Our Services; About us; Gallery; Contact 2. Lucy Theodate Holmes was born and raised under the serial killer shadow cast by her polygamous father, Herman Webster Mudgett, better known by his alias "Dr. H.H. Resend Activation Email. Try again later. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. One has only to tell these brave, new Americans the need and they fall to work. It is here given in full:Cementing Home TiesBy Lucy Theodate Holmes (Mr. Buckland, a St. Louis county farmer; Mrs. Buckland, his wife; John Buckland, Helmi Buckland, Alvin Buckland and Andrew Buckland; their four children in order of age; Mrs. Toipoli, a neighbor and organizer for the Red Cross; and desired number of women, neighbors and friends of the Bucklands, who are Red Cross workers; (R.C.W., 1, 2, 3, 4, etc. The story of young Lucy's heart-rending goodbye letter to her condemned father in Moyamensing Prison in Philadelphia made nationwide news in 1896. Gathered from those who lived during the same time period , were born in the same place, or who have a family name in common. Nov 17, 1894. 29 Dec 1956 - Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA. lucy theodate holmes. How is the work going? You shall not enter this turmoil of murder and waste! John(Sadly, quietly)I am sorry, father and mother, but I think it is right to go. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. JohnThats right, little brotherthats the best, the finest gift in all the world to ato a soldier. The last I can remember was crawling towards a stump with the idea of hiding from the Huns when they came back to look for the dead and wounded. This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can only be viewed by Ancestry members to whom they have granted permission to see their tree.These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. It stands for the biggest thing just nowfreedom! A game, a pipe and tobacco, candy and a Christmas card with greeting from the old United States. Holmes and Clara A. Mudgett-Peverly (Lovering) Husband of Alexandra Mudgett and Mary J. Mudgett. The breakthrough came from obtaining microfilm of the newspaper obituary of her mother, Myrta, which said she died at her farm home northwest of Paw Paw. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. James Douglas Doug Hunter Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Children run happily to greet him.) Historical Person Search Search Search Results Results Lucy Theodate Holmes (1890 - Unknown) Try FREE for 14 days Try FREE for 14 days. The Red Cross?JohnYes, Mother, and Oh, Im proud to see you working like thisfor them, and for the cause. William Cox was the father of John Cox. Lopez Fence. Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Come in, neighbor. (Mr. Buckland hands her his chair and stands, his back to the stove, with hands behind him.) four fold brochure template. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Try again later. Ill use it as long as they need it; Ill help you to work for themthe American Red Cross! You can always change this later in your Account settings. Ronald Douglas Hunter passed away on 25 December 1919 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States of America. Youre right! JohnThats right, little brotherthats the best, the finest gift in all the world to ato a soldier. Mrs. ToipoliI came on an errand. That explains the significance of the second grave marker shown in the photo. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can be viewed by all Ancestry subscribers.These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. Holmes". Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Attention: Salute: No, you Helmi! The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Why her mother, Myrta Z. Belknap, retained the tainted Holmes pseudonym can either be chalked up to stubborn pride in her daughter, or a divorced. They have organized the Junior Red Cross societies in the city schools. Make sure that the file is a photo. Christmas in the trenches! Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. We could hardly believe that Christmas Day had come. Let the rich people do that. Mr. BucklandThats right, thats right, mother, times are hardwe dont believe in this war. We ought to get together and do that work here in our neighborhood. Our childrens lives? Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Learn more about managing a memorial . They returned to live in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where they repeated their marriage vows in July, 1919 - perhaps at Lucy's mother's cautioning that you can never be too married. Missing! (Just then there is a shout, the door is flung open and John, the missing, rushes into the roomin khaki, brown and tattered and with the left sleeve hanging empty.) There she met her first husband, James Douglas Hunter, also from Duluth, and was married by an army chaplain on May 15, 1919. Youre right! Herman had an older sister named Ellen and an older brother called Arthur. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Holmes. Andydont think of candy and such foolishness, my child. John(Puts the children aside absently with his eyes on his mother.) Mrs. Buckland: you know so many of our boys around here have enlisted? Mrs. Buckland(Bitterlywith emphasis) Yes, I know. Mr. Buckland(Uncertainly)Well, maybe they should, maybe they should, but my boy shall never go. Mrs. ToipoliYes. Then, in a queer, dazed way we began crawling back to the dugouts and saying, Merry Christmas to each other, and trying to feel that it was Christmas. Saluting, he presents it to the big brother.) The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Holmes had a daughter with Myrta, Lucy Theodate Holmes, who was born on July 4, 1889, in Englewood, Illinois (as an adult, Lucy became a public schoolteacher). Such cunning baby dresses; 5. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Discover your family history in millions of family trees and more than a billion birth,marriage, death, census, and miltary records. (Bends over his little brother, with great tenderness. We dont believe in this warit is making us very poor. Nowit may be too late! Now, my men: Leftrightleftright forward march! If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. Holmes' Children Lucy Theodate Holmes Holmes married his first wife Clara at the age of 17. Search above to list available cemeteries. Write by: . You have chosen this person to be their own family member. About Us; Staff; Camps; Scuba. Missing! You give me that flag, Alvin. AlvinYou? But Lucy and her mother moved on with their lives, and achieved success in school teaching and administration, respectively. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. ).SCENE I: Interior of rual homes, St Louis County, Minn. April, 1917. Yes, she will be surprised (sadly). Theres one good, strong, willing arm left, good neighbors (raises it high). God bless them, indeed. Mrs. BucklandYes, God bless themthey helped our dear boy when we had done nothing to help. If you would like to view one of these trees in its entirety, you can contact the owner of the tree to request permission to see the tree. Democracy! Now get in line there, my fine fellows. Following is a transcription of the sketch that Lucy wrote, aimed at inspiring the poor immigrant families common in her school district to assist in the Red Cross effort. Lucy Theodate Holmes married John Thomas Moss and had 2 children. During WW I, Lucy became the secretary of the local Red Cross, and wrote a play for school children about organizing Junior Red Cross workers to create aid packages for both civilians and soldiers. Ill use it as long as they need it; Ill help you to work for themthe American Red Cross! Why her mother, Myrta Z. Belknap, retained the tainted Holmes pseudonym can either be chalked up to stubborn pride in her daughter, or a divorced school teacher's penny . Holmes, he had married another woman this time in Minnesota. Both placenames likely derive from the plural form of Middle English Older Scots, Operated by Ancestry Ireland Unlimited Company. Here in this great, new country is freedom, opportunitydoes the memory of freedom mean nothing to you now? Show more. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Lucy Theodate Holmes Moss I found on Findagrave.com. Make this scene as amusing as possible: let childrens imagination play about kindling wood guns and make-believe lines of soldiers.) About 9 oclock Sergeant Williams came cautiously crawling along to our dugout holding out two jolly looking packages to Bunkie and meMerry Christmas form the Red Cross. There was a mighty useful khaki bag, Mother, with the little stars and stripes sewed tight to the front and it was stuffed with good things. A group of neighbor women, also in Red Cross flowing caps and aprons, work about her, some knitting, some rolling head bandages, others cutting at a small table. We can save nothing. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. They seize the books and puzzles with great eagerness.) They are there nowthe sons of great wealthenlistingthe army, the navy, both receive them every day. Mrs. Toipoli(Coming over to lay a kind hand on Johns shoulderwhispers to him)Stand by it boy! During WW I, Lucy became the secretary of the local Red Cross, and wrote a play for school children about organizing Junior Red Cross workers to create aid packages for both civilians and soldiers. The Germans not 10 rods away have been bombarding us for nearly 20 hours. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Come in, neighbor. (Mr. Buckland hands her his chair and stands, his back to the stove, with hands behind him.) There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Our President promised to keep us out, and (interrupted by hurried entrance of John, the oldest son. Where have you succeeded? Please reset your password. (Turning back to Mrs. Buckland) Let me see Johns letter, Mrs. Buckland. Yes, I owe them life and allall that is left of me. Mrs. Buckland(Dazedly)They saved your life, John? No! Scrap books for French orphans, and puzzle games for sick soldiers. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. There was a problem getting your location. Robert Loving Mudgett is born, Holmes first son. Verify and try again. God bless them forever! (He seizes the flag that figured in the first scene and now rests behinds his picture and waves it high over his head, while actors, children and audience join, standing, in America as finale). We can scarcely get enough to eat and to wear. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Sorry! Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Where have you succeeded? Try again. If you would like to view one of these trees in its entirety, you can contact the owner of the tree to request permission to see the tree. This is a fine big place for us to meet, Mrs. Buckland. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Sorry! She followed through on that fervor by serving with the Red Cross in France during the war, where she met and married James Douglas Hunter. Holmes". Mrs. Buckland(Looking up suddenlyangrily, from the bread she is cutting.) This browser does not support getting your location. May I read it? Why not have one here? Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. Nowit may be too late! Holmes lived with Myrta and Lucy in Wilmette, Illinois, and spent most of his time . Mr. Buckland, a St. Louis county farmer, sits by the stove reading war news from a Finnish newspaper. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. When Holton's husband died, Holmes bought the drug-store from her, raising the funds largely by borrowing money against the value of the fixtures and fittings of the business itself. How many sets of dressings, now, Mrs. Kaminen? Mrs. Kaminen(Pointing to a heap of wound pads on the table)This finishes 4,000 sets since December. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. We encourage you to research and examine these records to determine their accuracy. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. How surprised she will be to find Red Cross headquarters at the Buckland house! Mrs. BucklandThere are many surprises now-a-days. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Oops, something didn't work. Mrs. Buckland(Looking up suddenlyangrily, from the bread she is cutting.) Lucy Theodate Holmes married John Thomas Moss and had 2 children. Mr. Buckland(His hand on her arm to comfort her)We wish we had done more for himfor the causewe can never, never forgive ourselves, Mrs. Toipoli. Mrs. Toipoli(Comfortingly)But you are doing it now, dear friend, for some other brave boysfor your son John, perhapsmissing is not deadyou know. Mr. BucklandAnd you, Mrs. Toipoli? Mrs. BucklandCome inOhits Mrs. Toipoli. Second R.C.W.Surprised and glad! 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