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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-04-27
Friends, in Need; Friends Indeed.

Early last week George A.
Comerer, a hustling young farm
er who owns and lives on the old
Harry Comerer farm IN Ayi
township found himself 'lr
need" Pile upon pile of squared
timbers were scattered about 9
walled enclosure on his premises,
and these timbers If fitted pro
perly to gether-some IN a per-
peudicular-and some IN a hori
zontal poslton-would form the
initial structure of a barn, and
George needed" a barn.
To have these heavy tmbers
fitted together and placed on end,
after which great oak plates must
be raised and placed on top would
require the services Of men
strong men-mighty men with
muscles of iron; and, as the coun.
ty Of Fulton abounds with just
such sturdy fellows, the names
OF about $50 were selected to
whom invitations were sent.
Now, mighty men are neces.
sarlly mighty eaters, and George
and his good wife knew this;
so a peep into the family flour
barrel was necessary, after
which a visit to the smoke house,
spring house, and cellar con.
vlnced them that even with
mighty appetltes there was
enough material to feed many
times this number of barn heav.
ers. The morning of last Wed.
nesday-the day set for the rails.
ing, dawned clear and bright,
and by Z o'clock there was a
small army Of strong men on the
job, and in a bfy, frame after
frame was fitted, braced, and
pinned securely to gether and
lifted INTO position apparently
like so many match sticks. There
was an entire absence of jar or
hitch, no pieces, or few at least,
needed altering; the careful eyes
and skilled hands of builder John
Comerer, and his brothers Henry
and William, had by careful
framing attended to all the de-
tails of construction.
Word was passed from one to
another during the entire opera.
tlon-and this amongst men en-.
tirely familiar with barn raising,
that they had never seen work
progress more smoothly. For
the top titting-that work usually
considered dangerous-there h
were more volunteers than were
needed.
In due time dinner was an.
nounced, and to say that the de.
tails OF this very important fea-
ture of such an occasion had not
been attended to, would be an
everlasting shame, and a libel on
the efficient corps of ladies' who
so wisely planned and so care.
fully executed all the details of
providing for this great crowd.
And those men-those mighty
men-those men with iron mus.
cles--how they did eat! They |
ate-tben shifted about-then ate !
some more until the wisdom of |
having the heaviest work finished |
before dinner was revealed to the |
writer, who was having his first
experience at barn raislngs.
After dinner, those who could |
walk back to the barn, lit cigars
from a well filed box that was
passed around, and soon a great
cloud of smoke began to ascend
which later developed into ram
and a gentle shower put
an end to the work, which, very
fortunately, had been about com.
pleted.
The process of finishing the
structure Is gong rapidly on,
and George A. Comerer will soon
have one of the best barns IN the
Cove.
c. w.P.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-04-27

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-22
"The Ladies' Lion"

Jefferson De Angelis, who is strong for 'ad lib'' comedy, confesses to a desire, nay, an obsession even, for the Theatre of Improvisation. At the Jefferson the stre, where he is coming next Thursday night in his own new comic opera, "The Ladies' Lion," De Angelis is restricted to lines. True they are his own lines. but they are set down in black and white of the script and he may not ven- ture from them fond as he is of inn provising, for the reason that his fellow players are not so quick of wit and taken by surprise. would stumble if he took liberties. Says the comedian:
 'The most enjoyable performances are those given by companies of comedians who do a great deal of extempore gag ging and who invent bright speeches on the spur of the moment. The Weber & Fields players in the old days were sin guarly gifted in this respect. No mat ter how great comedian's reputation he had to run the gauntlet of his fellow jesters improvised wheezes and be able to flash back. instantaneousy a witty retort or go under. Willie Collier was never caught with his guard down and Lillian Russell and the late lamented Peter F. Daley were geniuses at kid ding. Charlie Bigelow was driven to resignation by his inability to impro- wise as he went along in response to the jokes sprung upon him by Weber, Daley, Bernard. Collier and others with whom he played. The result was that there was an electrical atmosphere about the place. The artists were their mental tiptoes all the time and the au- dience was delighted with the sparkle and charm.
 '0nce upon time there was a theatre
 in Italy where the players improvised the speeches of set plot and it was a great success. The story of Punch and Judy, which has lived through the ages. has usually been improvised, and Harle- quin, Pantaloon, Colubine and their fol- lowers have never been restricted to set speeches in Europe. I hope to see a stage before | die upon which clever men and women may engage in battle of wits not cut and dried Spontaneity is what our theatre lacks and the play CTS should be drawn upon for their nat ural fund of humor and fancy. l hope that the little Studio theatre which Win throp Ames announces in connection with the New theatre will attempt something along these lines.
 "Unpremediated speeches are always the best and brightest. You know the E.izabethan spring their best lines at the Mermaid Tavern and wherever bright men and women converse freely more interesting things are said than are us- ually written. So it will be upon the stage of The Theatre Improvisation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-22
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tsCreatore at the Jefferson

70 matter how many times one has thrilled to the magic of Creatore's art, 1t makes always a fresh and stronger appeal, and no selection of his extensive library is as welcome to any audience as the '1S12" Overture, by Tschaikowsky.
 No band is better trained than S;gnor Creatore's, who is the strictest of disoip- 1inarians, yet, Creatore will not under take to give this overture without months of rehearsals, and it is common for him to spend an hoar at time show Ing some musician the right and wrong way of a couple bars of his part or this work. It is with pleasure it is noted on the programme for Birmingham forstt IS very seldom heard and the manage ment Is to be congratulated on having it included The synopsis of this renowned overture is as follows:
 In 1872 Napoleon encountered his hrst srebuff at Moscow. where rather than surrender to the French the inhabitants set fire to the city, driving the invaders cut. The broken armys miserable re- treat from Moscow has been the subject ,of well known painting. It is around hhe story of the fighting that the Russian master has built his symphonic poem-it can scarcely be described as an overture - and the reason for it's popularity is not liar to seek A broad, flowing melody. taken from one of the chants used In the Greek church opens the work, and this is presently succeeded by some VlV- lfdly picturesque battle music.' The fight has begun and the all-conquering French, over sanguine of victory, at the first, have matters all their own way. High above the tumult arises the Mar seillaise" triumphantly trumpeted forth; but presently a theme of obviously Rus lsian extract appears. the two motives alternating as the fight gives advantage to first one side and then the other. As time goes on the Slavonic theme be- comes more and more predominant and the "Marselaise' dies gradually away. Napoleon is beaten and his army is in retreat. The victorious Russians give themselves up to rejoicing; bells peal Joyously and the fine rhythmic melody or great hymn of praise is heard. As the climax approaches the Russian hymn IS thundered out on the brass, together with the nlarchlike figure heard earlier ia the work and the clamorous pealing of the joy bells, the whole forming a magnificent finale to what is undoubtedly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-22

for which he found a ready market. Charles Frohman, apparently having first call on the DeMille output in the early days of the Empire Stock company, in New York.
 Young DeMille was lucky enough to heve The Return of Peter Grimm ac- cepted by David Belasco for the use of David Warfield. Perhaps an intimate knowledge of the elder DeMiles skill as playwright impelled the master of stagecraft to give the work of his son thoughtful consideration. At any rate The Return of Peter Grimm has made good to a remarkable degree. It has been as great a money getter as The Music Master.
 In writing The Stampede Mr. De- Mile was assisted by Lillian Buckingham or Lillian Buckingham was assisted by
 MT. DeMille. I'm not in a position to state whether it was a 55th collabora- rlon or whether the division of credit might be figured on Bernhardt basis, which would be at least S5 per cent for one or the other.
 The important fact is that The Stam- pede is a credit to the authors and to
 the producer, A G. Delamater. There is one scene in the play quite worthy of Eelasco On a rock in the desert prairie the big scene is enacted. The transit ton from daylight to dusk is pictured in a marvellous sky effect. The ominous moving of angry cattle is heard, the forerunner of the dreadful stampede to follow. Nearer and nearer the cattle ap- proach. The hero, a mining engineer, has gone to apparently certain death, his half-breed sweetheart is off to save him; the jealous Indian suitor. with murder in his heart, is armed with a long range 1ife The suspense is nerve-raclSing And then--but why not go to the Grand this afternoon or tonight and see the finish?
 "It's worth while The story of The Stampede has to do with the efforts of men of national repute to steal the land belonging to and occupied by the Witch Creek Indian tribe The action begins in Washington and ends on the reserVa- ton. There is plenty of comedy. The play is well written and in the main well acted. Miss Buckingham invests the icle of Wanda. the half-breed, with dig nity and charm Miss Buckingham leads her lines beautifully. Her enun- citation Is perfect. her style natural, con
 vincing. altogether delightful. Miss, Buckingham has already scored successes in The Lion and the Mouse and 'Thais. She will be heard from in a more i'm pcrtant way
 Doris Oison is the school chum of Wanda sydney Seaward as the young
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-22
Stampede" at the BijOu

That great companion play to strong heart" "The Virginian" and other stories oc the west will be seen at the Bijou all this week when "The Stampede comes for six nights and matinees Tuesday Thursday and Saturday.
 The play is by MT DeMile and Miss Buckingham. the leading woman of the company, and was staged and produced under the personal supervision of A. G. Celamater. The staging is superb and there are several wonderful scenes. me company is rated as one of the best that ever appeared at popular prices.
 The character of the play and players is best told in the following criticism clipped from the Terra Haute Tribune:
 Just why The Stampede as present. cd at the Grand last night, should be offered at popular prices l cannot under stand. The Stampede doesn'tE belong in the popular price set. The production is too good for the prices of admission that prevail during the engagement.
 Much might be expected from the pen Of Cecil B. DeMille. He is bred to write plays that should appeal, for his father working single as well as in collabora- ton with David Belasco, had to his credit long string Of successful plays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-22

that six months visit while the waters warm. Willie is mirthful
 AIilions of readers throughout the
 land are familiar with the character of ]. Rufus Wallingford, the most plausi- ble and ngenius rogue in modern fic- tion. who manages to keep within the law, and yet is crook of the deepest dye. The stories concerning J. Rufus. by George Randolph Chester; are the foundation on which is based George NJ. Cohan's brilliant comedy success. Get Rich quick Walling gford,' which has scored run of two seasons in New York and a year in Chicago, and which will be an early attraction at the Jeff Iferson theatre.
 Mort H. Singer the eminent producer of most of Chicago's musical successes. Is being given credit for the conception as well as the production of Miss No- body From Starland," since 1t is said that the career of a chorus girl former ly in his employ is the basis of the book of this attractive Hough, AdamS, Mitchell and Howard offering.
 Take a week of hilarious merriment and compress it into two hours and 70
 minutes and the result is about as much l laughter as mortal is capable of in that | length of time. That is seven Days the comedy by Mary Roberts Rinehart and Avery HoDwood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-22
A Child's Curiosity

Little Elizabeth and her mother were having luncheon together, and the mother, who always tried to impress facts upon her young daughter, sad:
 These little sardines, Elizabeth. are sometimes eaten by the larger fish,
 Elizabeth gazed at the sardines in won- der. and then asked:
 But, mother. how do the large fish get the cans open?'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-22

mining engineer; Harry Hargrave as the
 discerning secretary and John Murray as the young Witch Creek Indian, all found
 favor with last nights audience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-22

che of the most vivid and striking tone pictures to be found in the whole his tory of music.
 Creatore and his band will be at the Jefferson theatre next Tuesday matinee and night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-22
"The Gamblers

"The Gamblers last seasons mos; successful serious drama in New York which recorded a remarkable run Of over 200 consecutive performances al Maxine Eliotts theatre, comes to the Jefferson theatre next Friday matinee and night under the management of the Authors Producing company, of which John Cort Is president.
 In this gripping play by Charles K lein, author of The Music Master,
 'rhe Lion and the Mousse "The Third Degree" Maggie Pepper" and others of merit, the story arises out of the operations of one Wilbur Emerson who with several others associated with him in the banking business, uses the money of their depositors in an effort to fight the several larger banks which are endeavoring to crush them.
 All this would be very we'll but for the fact that Emerson has gotten his father to endorse certain notes With out telling him of the real purpose to which he intends to put them, and if he were not very fond of Mrs. Dar- win, the wife of the prosecuting law yer for the district attorney. Emerson hears of the fact that Darwin intends to set federal wheels working in time to save everybodys skin, for he has borrowed enough money to pay back the notes. Unfortunately one of the directors has lost his nerve and turned states evidence.
 Before this is discovered Emerson turns up cards with his associates to decide which must go to Jail to save the others, and assertisg a misdeal he claims the card that would have fallen to his father. It is only of his father he is thinking at this time, because the elder Emerson knew nothing of the transaction. And so, when he dis covers that Cowper has left full con fession and the notes at Darwin's house he makes up his mind to go after them there at once'
 Darwin has left for Washington and Emerson making his way into the house by ruse, is discovered in the library, where he has gone to look for Cowper's letter by Mrs. Emerson. The Darwin returns and finds the two as he supposes, in position that arouses his unjust suspicious. In the scene which follows Mrs. Darwin has a very good opportunity to guage the relative value of the two men. and after Darwin has sent Emerson to Jail the scene ends with her ringing denun- citation of her husband.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-22

Lord send the day when we shall be emancipated from the tyranny of the manuscript"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-22

Iope laughing with delight "The Girl in the Taxi" is acknoledged as Mars best work and contains more side splitting complications than half a dozen of his other efforts combined.
 A rare treat is in store for the Bir- mngham theatresong public in The Chocolate Soldier" Unlike many comic operas of later day fame the popularity of which hangs upon a single melody, '"The Chocolate Soldier Is credited with being possessed of an abundance of good things, and the interest already evidenced in the fascinating music of Oscar Straus, with full choir of wood and brass, strings enough to generously balance the vocal efforts of d great company, prom Ises capacity audiences during it's en- gagement here.
 The quaint humor of George Bernard Shaws famous story has given oppor- tunity for an unusual range of theme development, and as the music becomes the voice of drama when AleXius repu- diates Madina, so does. it cause the fam cy to dance with 1t in it's lighter moods il much the same way as Der Meister- singer with which ''rhe Chocolate Sol 'dier" has so often been lSened. Anna Held, the famous actress, who is shortly to appear here in F. Ziegfeld, Jrs musical production of Miss lnno- oence,' is erecting a theatre in Copley Square, Boston. The new playhouse is to be known as The Anna Held theatre. During her engagement here in Miss In- nocence,' Anna Held will wear her S30,- 900 fur coat.
 Mutt and Jeff will hand a bunch of Flaw flaws" at the Jefferson theatre shortly that will make you sociable with your best enemy. Mother-in- laws,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-22

Mutt and Jeff will hand a bunch of Flaw flaws" at the Jefferson theatre shortly that will make you sociable with your best enemy. Mother-in- laws, please notice, pack your grip and make
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-22

Fill in the coupon; let me send you at once my free boklet in plain seal ed envelope; it is profusely illustrat- ed with half-tone photos; keep it tn your pocket for easy reference, read the chapter on Vitality; read the cha pter on Debility: read the chapter on those subjects which interest ev-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-22

The Emperor of Germany is said to have visited the theatre where "The Girl ir the Taxi" under the name of Like i's ther, Like Son." was playing when the piece was produced in Berlin last esson. Anthony Mars, the author. is known as the Emperor's favorte play wright and has been decorated for his many successes which have set all Eu-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-22
q THE JEFFERSON.

HUT T. g9n THE JEFFERSON. " iel n Z r sfsAay Matinee and Night-Cre- { s' 'ilfrs's' Band.
 9hThursday Night-"The Ladies afe h.''
 4da.- Matinee and Night-"The ; EHtsf lrhlers." = THE BIJOU. All Week and Matinees Tuesday, { Thursday and Saturday-"Stam-
 ade.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-22
Let Me Send You This Book FREE

cry man. young or old. who would be strong In manly vigor. It is g. word of hope. carefully written, inter esting booklet which should be in every ones possession. Therefore send today. If in or near the city. call at my office. All consulta tions free. te.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-10-11
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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-10-11

the almost miraculous growth OF tue
commerce Of these countries to the
south of US. 1t is the growth UMPIRE
cedented in all commercial history Of
the world to which our ports are the
nearest of any destined to revolution
ize the business of our ports in which
we have the deepest interest of airy.
This proposed steamship company is
a great movement. 1t should know
what Brunswick has to offer as a port
of call. Some institution in Bruins
wick should take it up
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-10-11

Lately The News has withheld sew
eral real live news items at the re-
quest of various friends. We are not
going TO yield to such persuasions
again. In future If an item of a legi-
innate nature occurs and comes to the
attention of The News staff, it will
appear in the paper the following
morning, it matters not who requests
its suppression.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-10-11

The Joe Brown stampede is some
what dilatory, to say the least of it,
The News thinks that Governor
Brown at heart is a sincere little man
and it seems TO be a pity for his poll
teal friends and purely for political
reasons, too. to sacrifice him unneces-
sarily If he continues in the race
he will bring up in the third place
mark it! The lines are to be risidiy
drawn and the one issue is to be pro,
hibition.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-10-11

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