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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1910-01-28
II Was Catching.

A kindergarten teacher tells the fol.
owing story OF one OF her little pupils.
The rules require that when a child
reports illness in the family, the teach
ar shall find out whether the illness is
contagious or not. and when one Of
The little boys reported that "his
Gamma was sick" he was sent home
70 find out the nature Of the illness.
He soon returned with the informa-
lion: Mamma says It amt catch
ng."
That won't DO" replied the teach
ar. You must go home and find out.
md then come and tell me Just what
The matter is with your mamma. Pret-
ty soon the boy came back and said:
Teacher. it's all right Mamma says
it's a boy. and II amt catching"
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1910-01-28
Not Included.

After the dry-gcods saleman had
completed his business with Cyrus
Craig. Centeryille's one storekeeper.
he asked what was going on in the
town. Had any entertainments this
Winter?" he inquired.
mo" said Mr. Craig. mot one.
Salome Howe's pupils have given tao
concerts. piano and organ. and tho
1Eincipal OF the 'eademy has lectured
Nice. once on Our National Forests
and once on Stones as know them;
but as far as entertainments are con-
cerued. Centervllle hasnt got rornd
70 'em yet, this winter"
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1910-01-28
Auditors Report
and Statement
OF THE
County of Pike
foF the llsral year endine jan. snd. lvlO


To the Honorable the Judges Of the Court
OF Common Pleas Of Pike County;
We the undersigned, County Auditors
in and for said county. do hereby certiIy
that in pursuance Of and according TO law,
we met in the Grand Jury room In the
Court House. Ia Milford. In said county,
On Monday. the third day OF January, A
ID 1910. That being the first Monday,l 70
audit. adjust and settle the accounts OF the
County Treasurer, County Commissioner
sheriff and Coroner of said county OF
pike; and W f. Chol, County Treasurer,
Ceorre Gregory, Sheriff, Martin Hhtt0n.
w III Clupe and Philip KI1kel, County
Commissioners, having beeI respectively
summoned 20 appear and prt snt their &c
counts to audit, adjustment and settle
ment, did so respectively appear and their
respective accounts are audited adlusseu
and settled, as herein set forth, tor the MS
cal year ended the third day OF January
A ID. 1910
In witness whereof we have hereunto set
our hands and seals this seventeenth uhy
Of january. A. ID. 1910
Harry NJ. Rosencrance, Seal
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1910-01-28

mo. She helps her mother with
the housework Just as II she hadn't
been educated. Detroit Free Press.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1910-01-28
Lost Artleles pepartment.

Bridget. who had administered the
culinary affairs OF the Morse house
hold for many years, was sometimes
torn between her devotion to her mis-
tress and loyalty to the small son OF
The house.
Bridget" said Mrs. Morse. in a
tone Of wonder. after an inspection OF
the storeroom, "where have those
splendid red apples gone that TIE man
brought yesterday four biz
ones?"
well. now, ma'am," said ponr
Bridget. II couldn't rightly say; but
Pm thinkin' II you was to find where
my loaf o. hot gingerbread is, likely
thin four red apples would be lynn
right on top of 1t, an I'm only hopin
his little stummick can stand the
strain"
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1910-01-28

A baseball game was played in To
pe'Sa once between the married men
and the bachelors.
A man named Flood came TO bat
The pitcher put over a straight one.
and Flood knocked the ball over the
ience.
Instead Of starting for FIRST base.
Flood braeed himself and stood stock
still
Run, you idiot" screamed the spec
tators. "Runl Why in blaEes don't
you ran?"
"Runl" calmly queried Flood.
What would / run fort I've got two
a.ora cloctz at H."
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1910-01-28

The teacher was giving her class
heir first lesson in fractions. An OBJ
ect lesson seemed to be desirable.
Mary McCauley," she said. III
here was a minee pie on your dinner
able, and your mother asked you Il
ou would have a third or fourth
hat would you sayf"
"A fourth" said Mary.
Some of the children Uttered. and
ne teacher asked, why would you
lave a fourth7"
Cause" said Mary, Il don't like
nlnce pie"
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1910-01-28
posonoroeopos4o4 4eso4OpOsOao

Physicians have long been looking
for a harmless headache cure. Il
has been produced by An eminent
chemist of the National Capital. It
is kno-sn as BRoMo-PEPsIE. Besides
curing every form of headache
instantly, Bromo Pepsin is equally
and as promptly eficaoious in
chronic and acute indigestion and
the nervous disorders incident there
o. 1t is efferescent and pleasant
to take and may be had of all mp tc
date druggists at ten cents bottle.
It comes as boon to mankind anC
womankind. For sale at g. o.
Armstrong, Druggist.
A4@MAnAaAS,N4r
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1910-01-28
Tolerated.

UnShaven Person (entering barber
hop)-I do not want a hair-singe,
aamEoo, electric massage. dsndruG
lie or head-wash.
puber-Well, what do you want
U. P.-I want a shave.
E7rber Ito assistant) Shave him,
3Hi There's no law to prevent these
haps wasting our time.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1910-01-28

NOTICE.

The Commissioners Of Pike County
will hereafter hold Regular Meetings
the 1st Thursday of each mo. between
the hours of a. m. and p. m. except
ing In the months when Court may
be in session, and then during Court
THEO. IL. BAKER
Comm.ssi 'ners Clerk
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1910-01-28
William B. KenwOIthey N. D
Physician and Sure on.
O1ice and residence Broad Strcos
iext Court House. MILFOED.
For Rent

Furnished rooms to rent. Enquire
of Mrs. Eta Poillon, Corner Broad
and Ann Streets. Milford, Pa.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-06

musical juggling line of work.
This number will have many new
and original features.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-06

Pauline, the famous French
physician whose demonstration
of hypnotism is one Of the greatest
sensations of vaudeville, is to APP
pear at the Pantages theater for a
weeks engagement, starting with
today's matinee.
In the realm of vaudeville, no
act before the public has reaped
a greater success than Pauline, who
less than year ago appeared In
New York with an exhibition OF
hypnotism that at once attracted
wide attention. There had been
hypnotic experts on the stage be-
fore Pauline's arrival, but none Of
them were SO complete in their
work, SO unique in methods, so
pleasing in appearance, so thor
oughly entertaining and at the
same time so funny as this master
of the art. AS one expert critic, a
psychologist, said, He makes hyp-
nOtism q science
He shows the good that can be
accomplished with this wonderful
art, he shows where it can be used
as. a valuable aid in medicine and
surgery, he proves beyond a doubt
that hypnotism can be applied
safely in the simplest case. He
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-06

WASHINGTON.-W. e. Purcell
was sworn in as senator from North
Dakota. to succeed Fountain L.
Thompson. resigned.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-06
"Mere Imitation In Acting
Repugnant, Says Actor
David Warfield Declares Character Is I'm.
portant Thing; That Shakespear s Plays
Are Weak in Construction.

81 have often wondered what it
is that makes an actor great" said
David Warfield. mo one knows.
1t is called the spark, but that does
not explain it. If you can do it,
you can; if you cant do it, you
cant; that's about as near as |
ever got to solving the question.
Some say that wide and varied
experience. with deep emotional
trials. is the source of the actors
art. DO you mean to tell me for a
moment that a man who had suf-
fered the tortures of hell in Jail
for twenty years is any nearer be-
ing an actor for his experiences?
Why on the stage he would cease
being a convict at all.
'Others say the secret is just to
be natural. That's another joke.
Plenty of actors act naturally, but
nothing comes of it at all. They
dan't get hold of you. No, it is all
a mystery, as much so to me as to
any one.
Another peculiar aspect of act
ing is that it is not mere limitations,
as SO many people think. Mere
imitation or photography in acting
is as repugnant as in the art of
painting. Everything that is great
in both these arts. must be colored
with the personality of the artist.
Character is the important
thing The public doesn't care for
plays that are technically great UNI
less they are lovable or attractive
or great characters. Great plays
die, but great characters live on
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-06
At the Washington

The athletic number will be fur,
nished by the Schiavonys Troupe of
skilled acrobats. This act includes
four men and two women and ex-
ceptionally clever is the work of
Miss Ella one of the troupe, said to
be.
The Phantastic Phantoms, a girl
ish novelty which introduces sweet
singing, clever dancing and also
some comedy. The act includes six
girls and three men, all of whom
are excellent performers in their
line of entertainment. This num-
Der is deliberately staged and beau
tifully costumed and with the light
effects is said to be one of the
prettiest acts in vaudeville.
The sketch on the bill for this
week will be entitled THE Village
Lookup" and is said to be vaude-
vile classic in the line of sketches.
The playlet is one that is well writ
ten, just enough pathos in it to
make it entertaining, while the
comedy that is brought out is eX-
cellent. Hal Kelly is said to be
decidedly clever in his part and
Miss Flo Wentworth is an actress
of ability.
Harry Bachelor, the musical
rube, will furnish comedy must
cal number of merit. Besides be
ing an excellent musician Mr.. Bach
eller is a very clever comedian.
Ralph c. Whitehead, the Beau
Brummel of vaudeville, will pre-
sent his original sketches and in
terpretations. His work is said to
be exceptionally good in this line
of entertainment.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-06
VII IN THE III
NyAUDEV|LLEX
NO HOUSES CV


Lottie Williams. in an intensely
dramatic sketch, entitled ION
Stony Ground" will be the head
line attraction at the Orpheum
this afternoon. The sketch Is by
Edmund Day, who has written
such successes as THE Widows
Might" Lillian Russell's latest
success. The story deals with the
trials and struggles of an East
Side girl in the uphill battle
against heavy odds. Miss Will
liams is well known throughout
the east as popular leading wO-
man.
Another pleasing act will be the
Charles Ahearn troupe of cycling
comedians who commingle fancy
riding with excruciating comedy.
They have just come from the
London Hippodrome, where they
scored a big hit and after leaving
the Orpheum will return to Lon
don for an extended engagement.
Jimmy Lucas, the composer of
81 Love My Wife, But Oh! You
Kid is back in vaudeville and
will sing a number of his own
compositions and will dance a few
steps. He is a success in vaude-
vile and returned to it only after
making good in THE Golden Girl"
in Chicago.
Charlene and Charlene, the ex-
pert juggler and the lady xylo-
phonist, are a pair of clever enter
tainers of high order. Douglas
and Douglas in a comedy acrobatic
act entitled "The Clown and the
Girl" will offer a lively number
with the loud pedal down on the
comedy features.
Pavement Patter, the offering
of Dooley and Sayles, is full of
brisk dialogue and good singing
and dancing. Pauline Moran, a
clever little coincidence, is another
pleasing number of the bill.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-06
At the Auditorium

Mabel WILDER, whom some critics
have declared one of the most
beautiful women of the stage,
heads the company presenting
Henry J. Savage's splendid produc
ton of THE Merry Widow" which
returns to the Auditorium Febru-
airy 8, 10, II and IL
Miss WILDER has a soprano voice
Of exquisite purity. She brings to
her Interpretation of the part an
abundance of high spirits and an
excess of vivacity which combine
to make her performance unusually
fascinating.
George Dameral is still the
Prince Danilo. He is the posses
sor of baritone voice of rare
charm. His Interpretation of the
hot-headed Prince is infused with
an infectious fascination that is
quite irresistible. His singularly
graceful dancing is one OF the most
important features of the pro-
duction. That always delightful
comedian, Oscar Figman, will be
seen in the role of Ambassador
Popoff, and others in the large
company include Harold Blake, Ar
thur Wooley Charles Edward
Wright, William V. Strunz, LOuida
billiard. Winifred Marshall and
Sophia Barnard.
While the daintiness and deli
cate charm of the story and the
magnificence of the settings have
much to do with the success of
"The Merry Widow the haunting
melodies with which Franz Lehar
has studded it have been more re-
sponsible than aught else for it's
world wide popularity.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-06
THE WEEK in
THE THEATERS
AUDITORIUM.

AUDITORIUM.
David Warfield, Monday and
Tuesday, with social matinee Tues
day.
Merry Widow. February 8, 10, II
and II, with Saturday matinee.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-06

for generations, on the stage.
Witness Jefferson's Rip Van Win.
kle and many others. Apart from
the music of his poetry. Shakes
peare lives because of his great
characters. His plays are often
weak in construction.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-06
VAUDEVILLE,

VAUDEVILLE.
At the Orpheum, Washington
and Pantages.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-06

NEW YORK, Feb 5.-The Flag
Ter and Tabor divorce cases have
been put into the play, "a Mans a
Man." in which Robert Edeson is
starring this season.
In the Flagler case, it will be
remembered, Flagler's wife be-
came insane, and while she was in
a sanitarium a bill was passed
through the Florida legislature
making insanity grounds for di-
vorce. The second day after the
passage of the bill Flagler mar
ried a prominent society, woman Of
Wilmington, N. G. The bill was
repealed at the next session Of the
Legislature, owing to the storm of
public opinion
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-06
SPOkAN E.

SPOKANE.
las the Sun Went Down." a
week.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-06
Stage Make-Up

One of vaudeville's latest novel
tiec is the beautiful scenic and
amusing Japanese Comedietta,
"Won by Wireless" presented by
Camille Personi and Jack Halliday
at the Washington the week of
Feb. 18th. Mr. Halliday portrays
the character of young naval
officer stationed in Japan. He
meets Chiy San, Geisha maiden
and tries to teach her the Ameri-
can way of making love. He would
marry her but is harshly summon
ed home by his father who has
heard of his infatuation. The offic-
er returns home with little Chiyo
San. who later discloses her identi-
ty. being an American girl studying
in Japan, but Incorporating as a
Geisha maiden.
Feb. Goth Edwin Winchester, the
musical monOlogist. one of the
most entertaining of performers in
vaudeville will be at the Washing
ton Theatcr. Besides being a mon
ologist Of ability his musical num-
bers are also very entertaining.
The Washington will have on the
bill for the week of February q one
of the most pleasing of numbers
and something decidedly new; an
act presented by Mier & Mora. two
clever European performers in the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-06
RUSSIA AND JAPAN
MAY FIGHT AGAIN

BERLIN, Feb. 5.-The st. Peters
burg correspondent of the Vos-
sische Zeitung states that M. Giles
mer, member of the council of the
empire, who recently returned from
a journey through China and Japan,
has presented a report, according
to which he ascertained that Japan
was preparing to face the possibil-
ity of war with Russia next year
and would probably then declare it.
M. Glesmer asserts that the sit
uation of Russia in Central Asia Is
an unenviable one, and advises the
Russian diplomatists to conciliate
the Chinese. He expresses the opin.
. ion that in case of war Japan, fail
ing the help Of England, would be
likely to find allies in Germany and
Austria,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-06

The Tabor divorce case, In
which a United States senator.
who had gained riches by mining.
divorced his wife because she did
not suit his social standards and
married another woman, also fur
nishes material for the piece. In
the Tabor case Mrs. Tabor No. l
went to Paris, fitted herself for so
ciety, and returned to conquer
Denver society. and in addition
made great sums of money. Mrs.
Tabor fought for social supremacy
with Mrs. Tabor No. 2, and won SO
decisively that the second Mrs.
Tabor gave up the social fight.
The lesson of the play is that d.
vorce invariably leads to suffering
and sorrow.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-06
AMERICANS SEARCH
FOR OLD DOCUMENTS

LONDON, Jan. 5.-The romantic
neighborhood of Chepstow castle,
Monmouthshire has been the scene
recently of a mysterious search,
conducted with close secrecy by
two American visitors, DR.. Prescott
of Boston and Dr. Owen of Detroit.
Chepstow castle. a handsome
eleventh century ruin, stands on the
summit cliffs washed by the Wye,
and these cliffs abound with caves.
In one of the caves, almost hidden
under masses of moss and ivy, the
Americans and their assistants
have for some weeks past been
busy with pick and shovel. hunting
for documents which have not seen
the light for over 900 years.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-06
$4,000 SCATTERED
ABOUT THE HOUSE

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 5.-Nearly
100000 in cash, large part 6f II
lying where 1t had been carelessly
tossed into bookcases and desks
was found in the house of the late
Rev. Nicholas Simon by the execu
tors OF his estate. Mr.. Simon was
for many years in charge of St
Francis de Sales church here.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-06

goes further and shows how self
1ypnotism can be used to advan
tage. At the same time he points
out it's dangers and gives warning
to those who might seek selfish
ends in using this wonderful con
troll.
Pauline's salary is the largest
ever paid an act on this circuit
namely $4,000 a week
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-02-22

lar weekly rehearsal. 1t is desired
that many of the members be present
Mrs c. KaIuf, who has been very i'll
with the grip at her home in Ogden
street, is reported to be improving
nicely now, as her friends will be glad
TO know.
Miss Martha Siolkowski and Walter
Nadowska of Chicago spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. Gralak and family
at their home in West Hammond.
There will be meeting of the MEM
bers of Silver Light Hive, l.. o. t. NJ.
Wednesday evening, Feb %. in Longs
hal Ion State street There will be
business of Importance to transact
The officers and guards of Hammond
Hive. No. 2, L. O. T. NJ, are requested
TO meet Thursday afternoon at o'clock
in the K. of p hall for an important
meeting.
Mrs J. Ricksinger of East Chicago
spent the day shopping and visiting in
Hammond.
! Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Gruen-
valid of Michigan avenue, yesterday, a
daughter Mother and child are re-
ported doing nicely.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-02-22

With the public and parochial schools
closed and the business at the banks
suspended for the day. with a few dec-
orations in the various business places,
the passing stranger in Hammond
might have been reminded that today
was Washingtons birthday There was
nothing extraordinary about the day
as far as the city on a whole was con-
cerned. but the school boy undoubtedly
was glad that this country's father
was made famous by his little Ratchet
episode and his crossing of the Della
ware and number of other incidents.
Schools Have Programme.
In the various schools celebrations,
including Washington programs, were
carried out yesterday afternoon There
will be a number of celebrations this
evening at private homes, but none was
announced that would take on any
degree of formality The Hammond
Womans club choose the day to serve
big supper at the Methodist church
and the public in general is invited.
Opal hive, l. o. T. NJ, will serve a
Martha Washington tea at the home
Of Mrs. Porlier, 33S Truman avenue.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-02-22

invitation to attend is extended to the
ladies of the congregation and their
friends.
Mrs. w. L. Keyser of East State street
will be hostess to the ladies of the Good
VIII club at the regular party on
Thursday afternoon of this week. Cards
will be the principal entertainment for
the afternoon and the guests will play
several games of pedro
Mrs. Borg will entertain the ladies of
the Jewish Aid society on Wednesday
afternoon of this week at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. William stieglitz, in
Douglas street Important business will
be transacted and a short time will be
spent socially.
The regular meeting of the members
of the True Kindred will take place this
street After the lodge session a social
hour will be enjoyed and all members
are asked to be present
Mrs. ]. NJ. Bradford will entertain a
small company of friends next FRIDAY
Douglas street in honor of the birthday
anniversary of her daughter. Mrs. Raw
Wells.
| A very enjoyable social event of the
week will be Martha Washington
/ Tea at which the members of Opal
Hive No. SOS. l. Q. T. NJ. will entertain
their friends this evening at the home
of Mrs. Addie Porlier, 33S Plummel
avenue. All the members and thei,
friends are cordially invited to attend
as the proceeds Will be used for the
sick benefit fund. An enjoyable pro-
gram has been prepared for the enter
tainment of the guests and a dainty
tea will be served.
Miss Fannie Shine will be hostess tc
| the members of the Presbyterian Socia
club on Wednesday evening at hel
home in Doty street. It is one of the
| regular meetings to which all the mem
bers are invited An enjoyable socia
program viii be carried out and refresh
| ments will be served.
Miss Irene Erlewein is spending
few days with relatives in Chicago.
4 Invitations have been received b,
Hammond ladies to attend a 1913
= o'clock luncheon Saturday, Feb. IS, a
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-02-22
ENrERrArNs rNFoRMALLY.

Mrs. Victor Dyer very pleasantly en-
tertained the members of the Embroid-
cry club yesterday afternoon at her
home in South Holman street. 1t was
the regular weekly club party and sew
eral of the members were present Miss
irene Mott was the only invited guest
OF the hostess. The Afternoon was spent
In the usual enjoyable way of the club
with embroidery work until 4:30 o'clock
when Mrs Dyer served a dainty lunch
con- The next party will be given on
Monday afternoon and Mrs. Harvey
Gostlin will entertain at her Homewood
residence