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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-09-16

failures Of stage stars when they APP
pear before the camera. They fail to
realize that everything they do is re.
corded by the camera and that slip
which might go unnoticed on the stage
will ruin whole scene in film drama
and possibly spoil the entire produc-
ton If it is not retaken. One of the
most difficult scenes in The Million
aire Baby was the one in which the
child is stolen. The skill of handling
this so as not to kill the whole story
depended more upon the men who re-
touched the film after the director had
finished with it than upon the players,
and understand that these men
worked till the wee small hours sew
eral nights in succession.
"Had the players who supported me
in this production been other than
they were ! do not doubt but what my
lot would have been anything but an
enjoyable one, but as it was we were
just like one big family from the very
moment we began work. 1t was this
perfect team work in the many trying
scenes that gave the film the finished
effect which l am sure will prove a
delight to audiences wherever it ia
shown. have nothing but praise for
all the players and the director and,
above all, for William N. Selig, the
man who is behind the many splendid
productions presented by his company.
and whose orders to his directors are:
Make picture regardless of cost and
make one that they will remember.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-09-16


pictures would have turned down the
offer. And yet, like many other actors. l
have seen the light. The change Of
heart was not compulsory, for came
to realize that in motion pictures of
higher class the conscientious actor
has as great an opportunity for
artistic work as on the spoken stage
] considered at some length. too,
before l affiliated permanently with
any motion picture concern, and
chose the Selig Polyscope company
because Of the enviable reputation at
tanned by the Selig spectacular produc-
tons and the artistic environments
made possible by the careful super
vision of Mr.. William N. Selig.
when started to work in The Mil
lionaire Baby in the Chicago studios
of the Selig Polyscope company was
also appearing in the lead in q dra-
matte production on the speaking stage
at one Of the leading theaters in that
city. This placed me under quite a
strain and all l did for several weeks
was work and sleep-and very little
of the latter. was at the studio every
morning at $3.50 and worked steadily
until or $3.50 In the afternoon. Then
I rushed downtown and. after a rather
hurried supper. sped to the theater in
time to appear on the stage at S:15.
1T was quite an experience to be
working in two characters which were
themselves 50 different and which
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-09-16

were presented through such widely
different mediums, and this novelty
relieved the monotony Of such steady
grind.
Il will try to tell you some of the in
teresting things which occurred dur
ing the filming of the big scenes for
The Millionaire Baby The first one
that comes to my mind. and one which
will remember for a long, long time,
was fire scene in which / was sup
posed to rescue another actor, who
was playing the part of my employer,
from q burning building. Our direc-
tor tried using smokepots. but these
did not give the realistic effect which
he desired, 80 he determined that the
shack which had been erected in the
large yard of the studio would have to
be burned and that the two of us who
were to appear in the scene would
have to undertake what Is termed by
the players q stunt In other words,
we would have to run the risk Of being
injured for the sake of realism.
THE other player was placed in the
shack and the fire started. The bust
ness Of my part called for my rushing
into the building and carrying the
other man out through the smoke and
flames and "oft' the scene. OIL was
sprinkled on various parts Of the
shack. but not around the door
through which We were to exit while
I was doing the rescue" All ap-
peared to be going nicely as I made
my way past the camera and started
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-09-16
Original Notice

State of Iowa, Harrison County, IS,
{ In the District Court of the State
of Iowa, in and for Harrison County,
at the November Term, A. d 1915,
Clara G James, Plaintiff, VS. Daniel
James, Defendant.
To Daniel James, Defendant,
You are hereby notified that on or
before the 2lst day of September, 1915,
a petition will be filed by said Plain
tiff Clara G. James, in the office of the
Clerk of the District Court of said
County and State claiming of YOU a
decree of divorce, dissolving etc, mar
riage contract made and entered into
by and between her and yourself on
the 25th day of December, 1887, and
alleges that since said marriage YOU
have become an habitual drunkard
and also guilty of cruel and inhuman
treatment.
For other and further information,
see said petition when on file
And that unless you appear and de-
fend before noon of the second day of
the next term of the District Court
commencing at Logan, in said Coun-
ty, on the second day of November,
1915, default will be entered against
you and Judgment thereon.
Dated this 18th day of September,
1915.
Clara G James,
Burke & Tamisiea,
Attorneys. sl5-22-29-o6
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-09-16
Restricting Garage Locations.

A section of an ordinance in force In
q suburb of Chicago reads: ut shall
not be lawful for any person or corpo-
ration to locate, build, construct or
maintain in the village Of Oak Park,
on any site where two-thirds of the
buildings within a radius Of 500 feet
of the proposed site are used exclu-
sively for residence purposes, a build
ing for public garage without
written consent of majority Of the
property owners, according to 'front.'
age, within radius Of 500 feet of the
proposed site of the building"
In decision lately handed down by
the supreme court of Illinois in the
case Of People versus Village Of Oak
Park, 1O7 Northeastern Reporter 63G,
the validity Of this regulation was sus-
tanned as constituting valid exercise
of the police power of municipality.
1t was further held that the ordinance
applies to garages which were in ex-
istence when the ordinance was pass
ed, and hence does not discriminate
against those sought to be established
afterward.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-09-16
THE CITY
A MEMORIAL PARK
FOR THE PEOPLE.
Laperts. Ind, Has One Of the Most
Beautiful Parks In Central West.

In Laporte. Ind, a city Of 10000
situated f1fty-nine miles east of Chica-
60, is located one of the most beautiful
parks in the central west, adorned with
large number Of great oaks and hick-
cries, varieties of trees which are not
common in Its section, says the Amer
lean City.
Fox Memorial park represents an in
vestment Of $4,000, and its establish
ment has resulted In the expenditure
Of not less than $4,000 for boulevards
leading through the park and to the
city, distance of less than mile. 1t
contains approximately twenty-five
acres, situated along the north shore of
Clear lake. very attractive body of
water. From the park casino there Is
fine view of the city.
The park has been open to the public
for nearly two years. The dedicatory
exercises were held on June 26, 1918,
when the Hon. James Eli Watson. for
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-09-16
Children Cry
FOR FLETcHER's
G casio
Snyder Hollow Items

The weather has been fine
this week.
Mrs. Jake Wisecup is very
sick at her home in this vicinity
There is an abundance of
grapes this year.
Mabel Epperson spent one
day last week with Mrs. Roy
Epperson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Withem
are spending this week with
home folks.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Withem
went to Omaha Sunday to hear
Billy Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Martin re-
turned from few days visit
lin Chicago with relatives.
Anna Withem returned from
a weeks visit in Mondamin.
Alice Cody spent Sunday
with Mabel Epperson.
The "Thekta" girls meet with
Ina Hester this week.
Eva, Luceon and Everett
Hester spent Saturday and Sun
day at the c. s. Hester place.
Mr.. Epperson's new house is
being lathed.
Gladly Hirst spent Sunday
with the Misses Hester.
MIR. and Mrs. C. w. Withem
and family will leave in about
/ a week for Missouri where they
make their future home
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Bivens
will be the weeks guests of
Miss Goldie Beagle.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-09-16

PUBLIC CELEBRATION IN MEMORIAL PARK
mer Republican leader Of the house of
representatives, expressed in behalf Of
Messrs. Maurice, Herbert, Robert, Wal
ter and Norman Fox the pleasure
which 1t afforded the sons Of the late
Mrs. Fannie L. Fox to give to the peo-
pie Of LapOrte the park as a memorial
to their mother.
The people Of Laporte have shown
their appreciation Of this beauty spot
In no uncertain manner. Because of
its rare picturesqueness and its aces
sibility the park has large patronage.
The city band of twenty. one pieces
plays In the park on Wednesday even
ings, and band concerts are frequently
held on Sunday afternoons, when hun
dreds of people visit the grounds, many
making the trip by automobile and
many more walking to the park. The
distance is short, and the walk along
the shore of Clear lake is delightful.
For the comparatively few who do not
wish to walk to tho park and who
have no automobiles, bus service at a
nominal charge is provided by local
liveries. The park Is also used largely
as picnic ground.
The leading feature Of the park is
the great number and variety of the
shrubs and trees.
The twenty-five acres Of the park
are largely Of rolling prairie land, most
suitable for park purposes. The band
stand is in the hollow of natural am
phitheater. The park grounds present
beautiful picture on band concert
evening-scores Of automobiles parked
along the wide boulevard, hundreds of
people seated on the grassy slopes
around the band stand, children romp-
ing and playing, rowboats and canoes
crossing and recrossing in the chang
ing shadows, lights everywhere, and
the music the central feature In per.
feet setting.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-09-16
Auto Parade

Last evening at six o'clock
occurred one OF the most beau
tiful parades ever given in The
city and q large crowd was Ola
Erie Street to view it as it
passed. Three disinterested
parties were secured by the To-
cal committee as judges. Mrs.
|. G. Wood of Logan, and
Messers Jesse Newton of Wash
ingtor, D. C., and Lee Boyer of
Omaha kindly consented to act
in this capacity.
Mr.. Wisler, Marshal of the
parade, led on horseback and
was followed by Mayor Edge
comb and party in the mayors
automobile. The Missouri VAL
ley band led the 1st division of
which DR.. McEvoy's car, a very
pretty creation in yellow and
white, was first in line. An ex-
cellent advertisement for the
Keen Kutter Hardware Store
belonging to K. E. Brundige
came next. Roy Mason's cal,
beautifully decorated in yellow
and white and carrying out a
sunflower idea, folio W e d.
Egan's Grocery Store was rep.
resented by a graceful design
in white and red. Charles
Deur's car was very striking
and original in its covering of
black and orange. Foote and
Sahn demonstrated the capacity
and durability of the Hudson 6
by filling it to OVERLOOKING by
"Young America" X. X. Hunt
singers car was a great bank
of yellow peoples and was built
high in the back and there were
trimmings of purple. Whirling
windmills decorated the sides
of this car. Drs. Gamble adj
vertised Osteopathy by a SYM
metrical color scheme in purple
and white.
The second division was pre-
coded by the Heth Carnival
band. Frank McGavren and
Ray Jones cars were splendidly
decorated in farm products and
bore many suggestions of the
good things there derived. Spe-
cial mention must be given to-
Gamble Bros. who were last but
not least in this division. Their
slogans caused much amuse-
ment.
After careful consideration
on the part of the judges, the
following prize awards were
made:-1st Div; X X Hunt
singer, lat, SIS; 1,rs Gamble,
End, $40; DIR. McEvoy, Bird. SIS.
! End DIV; Frank McGavren,
LIST, Sis; Ray Jones, End, $40.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-09-16

to enter the shack. Suddenly, how
ever, the flames leaped up. famed by
breeze which suddenly swooped
down on US. and the other player and
myself found that we were within the
four walls Of blazing furnace, the
door having caught fire, too.
"Our first impulse, naturally. was to
make our escape in the quickest man
ner possible. but both Of us realized
that II we did 1t would require the
rebuilding Of the shack and repeating
Of the many efforts we had in getting
the scene to the point we had reached,
so we determined to make an effort to
carry out our parts in the gamest man
ner possible. We rushed through the
flames to the door and then with my
fellow player staggered through the
door and out in front of the camera,
where we both fell exhausted. When
I saw the picture easily understood
why the director told us we had done
very we'll. for the way we both sank to
the ground was realistic in every de-
tail.
"This scene also called for rain
effect and the water pouring down
upon US added to our discomfort. This
is merely one incident of the dangers
to which picture player is exposed.
I would not have gone through that
much in ten years on the stage, but
the fact that now can have my own
home and keep regular hours every
day more than makes up for all.
Il presume most of my readers know
that The Millionaire Baby was adapt
ed to the screen from the story by
Anna Katherine Green, and l am sure
that those who have read the works of
this noted writer will agree with ne
when say that her plots are more
battling than those created by any
other writer Of the present day. There
were scenes in the production where
the slightest show of any kind of emo
ton would have disclosed the denoue-
ment and ruined the entire effect of
the picture, SO you can imagine how l
felt at first playing close up to the
camera and having to hold every
muscle Of my face tense when had
been used to being far away from the
audience, with the footlights between
us. where facial expression is sec.
ondary consideration.
This is one of the causes for many
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-09-16
YOUNG FOLKS CORNER
Hunting For Diamonds.

About 1000 two-inch tickets are
used in this game, says Scouting.
These are marked With blue pencil
in the shape Of diamond. and num-
bers ranging from one to thirty are
marked inside che diamonds. These
are supposed to he diamonds worth SO
many dollars--if a diamond has q fig
ure nine in 1t, 1t Is worth 50.
Another lot is marked with the dia-
mond only. without the figures; these
are smaller diamonds" and are worth
only 81 each. The third lot are left
entirely blank and are supposed to be
diamond quartz, being worth only 25
cents each.
The diamonds" are scattered all
over the woods, in the branches of
trees. among prickly bushes, in pools
of water and other hiding places. The
game commences ut whistle signal,
the troop starting from different ends
Of the woods and working every inch
of the ground hunting for the "dia-
mOnds."
The patrol finding diamonds" of the
greatest total value is declared the
winner.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-09-16
Hidden Dress Goods.

1. The verse was musical. CON-
posed 1t long ago.
2. prefer the drama to singing.
Hamlet is my favolitc role.
3. sent Rob Linscott on up the hill.
4. That evil is the lesser, George
thinks.
5. bought the fossil. Keep it for
me, please.
g. He is a tinslnith by trade.
Z. We heard the guns pop. Lincoln
was near.
Answers: 1. Calico. 2. Bingham. g.
Cotton. 4. Serge. 8. Silk. 6. Satin.
Z. Poplin.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-09-16
His Rest Was Broken

o. D. Wright, Rosemont, Neb.
writes: 81 was bothered with
pains in the region Of my kid
neys. My rest was broken by
frequent actions Of my kidneys.
/ was advised by my doctor to
try Foley Kidney Pills and one
so cent bottle made a well man
of me-" They relieve rheuma-
tism and backache.
$50 Sold Everywhere.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-09-16
A Clogged System
Needs Attention

Are you bilious, dizzy and
listless? DR.. Kings New Life
Pills taken at once SEXES upon
constipation and starts the
bowels moving naturally and
easily. Moreover it acts without
gripping. Neglect of a clogged
system often leads to most
serious con plications. If you
wish to wake up tomorrow
morning happy in mind and en-
tirely satisfied, start your treat
ment tonight. 25c. a bottle.
$50 All Dealers.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-09-16

sealed proposals VIII be received by
the City Clerk of the City of Mo. Val
ley, Iowa, in his office in the City hall
of the City of Mo. Valley, Iowa, until
2:3O O'Clock p. m. Sept. II, 1915.
For curbing and guttering the fol-
lowing streets to-wit
West street both east and west side
from the north line of Erie street to
the south line of Superior street.
First street both east and west side
from the north line of Erie street to
the south line of Michigan street.
Michigan street both north and
south side from the west line of Sec
ond street to the west line of alley in
block %, thence north on First and
McGavren streets both sides, to the
south line of George street.
Said improvement to be done i'm ac-
|cordance with the plans and specifica-
tions now on file with the City Clerk
of the City of Missouri Valley, Iowa.
Material embraced i'm the construc-
tion of artificial stone curb and COM
bined curb and gutter shall be con-
crete consisting of Portland cement,
|crushed substantial granite, quartizite
hard limestone or cleaned unscreened
gravel; said rock or gravel not to eX-
coed % inches in its largest diameter.
The curb and combined curb and gut
ter shall be made of one part, Port
land cement, three parts crushed
stone or gravel as hereinbefore men,
toned. The cost of the construction
of said improvement to be assessed
upon valuation to be fixed by the
City Council against all lots and par
cells of land according to area abutting
thereon and including one-half of the
privately owned lots between the
street so improved and the next street
whether abutting on said street or
not, but not to include privately
owned property situated more than
300 feet from the street proposed to
be so improved in accordance with
law governing the same; and payment
to the amount of such assessment for
such work will be made in assessment
certificates bearing interest at the
rate of 6 per cent per annum issued in
accordance with the provisions of law.
In case of any deficiency between the
contract price and the amount of said
certificates, and the cost of said i'm
provement of the street and alley i'll
tersections shall be paid by warrants
drawn on the improvement funds,
said warrants and certificates shall be
accepted by the contractor i'm full pay
ment for all work and material fur
nished under his contract. Each bid
must be accompanied with certified
check in a separate envelope, made
payable to the City Treasurer in an
amount of per cent? of amount of bid.
Said check to be returned to the un-
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-09-16
Work For Boy Scouts.

Boys might work off their zeal for
hunting by declaring war on rats. II
old granarics or warehouses are avail
able they might indulge in wild rat
hunt. Rats accomplish a great deal of
destruction, and in port cities, at least,
they are credited with carrying many
dangerous diseases. If a troop could
clear its village of the pests 1t would
be creditable service.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-09-16
Mrs. Ed Kirkendall of Dun
lap is the guest of her daughter
Mrs. liner Tollifson.

w. j. Schandelmeier arrived
here from Kansas City this
morning. Mrs. Schandelmeier
will arrive from Boone this af.
terno0n.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-09-16

]. Nelson, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. w. Nelson, arrived in
the Valley this morning from
Hawarden, Ia, for a few days
visit with his parents before
leaving for Iowa City where he
attends the University.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-09-16
Telegraph Bee.

nere is a game for boy scouts on a
rainy day in camp. Let the scouts ar
range themselves around table with
q telegraph sounler ON 1t. One of the
scouts operates the sounder and sends
letters in the Morse code to the other
scouts. each in turn. If II scout fails
to know the letter lie is placed at the
end of the line. III order that all the
boys may take part 1t il best for the
operator to send letters slowly to the
tenderfoot, faster to second class
scout and fastest to n first class scout.
The line will I've continually changing,
and the boys are sure to he interested.
Scouting.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-09-16
Horse and Buggy Stolen

A horse and buggy belonging
to C. N. Burkett, was stolen on
the street last night. This
morning they were found tied
in End street alley between
Huron rnd Superior. The Joy.
riders are unknown.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-09-16
Chanued Words.

Without changing letters turn Wis
cid substance into an undesired do
nestle animal. wrathful into means
Of restraint, duration into send forth.
fashioned into a kind Of cheese. II piece
into a snare. a singer of old times into
dull colored.
Answers.-Tar. rat: mad. dam; time,
emit; made. Edam; part. trap: bard
drab.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-09-16

The contest bracelet offered
by John Wehrli to the party
guessing nearest the number of
links contained in a bottle
which is on display in the
Wehrli show window, resulted
in a tie between Dorothy Nc
Evoy and Marie Giger. Guesses
are free and another bottle will
be placed in the window for the
same purpose and will be open
ed for decision Sept. Both.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-09-16
Clean Up and Paint Up!

A little fresh paint and the vigorous
use of the scrub brush make morals
cleaner. Add to these shrub or two
and neat back yard garden and
you'll know the joy of living amid
new and better environment.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-09-16
conundrun,s.

Conundrun,s.
What goes most against farmers
grain? The reaping machine.
What relation Is that child to its own
father who Is not its own fathers own
son? His daughter.
What does young lady do when she
gets into church? Looks for the hims
Nymns).
What beats good wife? A bad hus-
band.
What is the best thing out? A con-
dagration.
Why is life the greatest of riddles?
Because we must all give 1t up.
Why Is lady's dishabille like a
postman? RecauOe It's a morning
wrapper.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-09-16
Wed, Sop ID


Ben j. Moore, of Dunlap, was
q Fair visitor today.
There were 1000 visitors at
the Fair this afternoon.
7. M. Gilmore was an Omaha
passenger this morning.
Twin sons were horn to Mr..
and Mrs. George Micos, Sept.
18th.
DR.. AMI Mrs. Wood, of Lo-
gan, we've Valley visitors last
evening.
Mrs S Schwertley is a guest
at the Frank Benin home near
Modale.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-09-16
Two men plead guilty to the

Two men plead guilty to the
charge of bootlegging this
morning and both waived to
the Grand Jury. These men
came up from the Bluffs at $50
last night with "a pints of
whiskey, They were spotted
and followed. A special mar
shall purchased one pint from
them and they were immediate
~ apprehended. Pretty quick
work.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-09-16
Camp Benefit. For Thousands.

1t is estimated that fully $4,000 boys
had camp experience during last sum-
mer, as result Of the leadership Of the
boy scout movement