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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-11-19
'The Family Stain"

One of the most interesting char
acters and one of the most important
in -"The Family STAIN" a late release
by William Fox, to be exhibited at
the Isis Saturday, directed by William
S. Davis, is the part of the .Claudine
Lerouge, who was the Widow Le-
rouge, about whom this famous and
weird story was woven. 1t took Mr..
Davis six weeks to find a woman who
could properly handle this character
on the screen, and he was well-nigh
at the end of his resources, when he
discovered that it would be possible
for him to secure the services of Miss
Carey Lee.
Miss Lee is an exceptionally talent
ed young woman with reputation
that stretches around the globe. She
has played in several big photodrama
successes, and played big part with
Blanche Bates in ga Woman in the
Case" She also has an exceedingly
big reputation in stock work. She is
the daughter of William ]. Gross,
who for sixty-five years has been APP
pearing on the American stage as a
portrayer of Shakespearean drama.
peer Gynt."
Cyril Maudc, the English actor, star
in the Paramount orosco production
of Ibsen's aPeer Gynt," which is the
attraction at the Isis Sunday, brought
some new color motion pictures with
him from England. The new colored
films are secured by superimposfng
three layers of colored gelatine, red,
blue and yellow, the result OF seven
years work.
sTrilby."
"Trilby," picturized by the Equit-
able Motion Pictures Corporation,
with Clara Kimball Young and Will
ton Lackaye in the leading roles,
comes to the Isis on Monday.
Patrons of the Isis on Monday will
have their first opportunity of seeing
the screen version of George du Maui
rier's famous book and pla--. "Trilby,"
as produced by the Equitable Motion
Pictures Corporation, under the able
direction of Maurice Tourneur, with
the screen and stages foremost dra-
matte stars, Clara Kirnball Young and
Wilton Lackaye, In the stellar relies.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-11-19

"A Fool There Was
A dramatization Of Rudyard Kip.
ing's wild and weird poem, "The
Vampire" entitled, "a Fool There
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-11-19

welcome Old Spanish Trail scout COM
mittee, Nov. II, 1915.
Sentiment strongly in favor of
building a through national motor
road.
For actual road building plans I'M
der way-$11 900 to be spent jointly
| by county and state in building q
road under the supervision of the
highway engineer from Fairhope
north to Daphne; contract for this
expenditure to be let before the close
of 1915.
Propositions to be voted on January
1s, 1916, for issuance of $4,000 of
bonds for building Mobile Baldwin
highway and for $3.50, 900 of bond for
general road building in the county.
This would undoubtedly include cross
county road on the best route for the
Old Spanish Trail.
Best hotel Accommodations to be
found anywhere in a community of
this size on the coast. Five hotels
and outside tourists and homeseekers
welcomed"
Following resolution adopted unan-
imously:
7 eve, the citizens Of Fairhope, in
mass meeting assembled, extend well
come to the scout men for the Old
Spanish Trail. We heartily approve
of the proposition for a great high
way which will traverse the incompar-
ably beautiful region bordering the
Mexican gulf and help to bring to
the knowledge Of the balance of the
country its manifold chances and rich
natural resources and pledge our sup
port to the same.
] Signed by all of committee--G. r.
Hennig, chairman, and E. B. CASTOR,
secretary.
| APPROVAL OF FOLEY.
At mass meeting in Foley, Novem-
Der IS, the people welcomed the scout
car and expressed their desire for
good roads, including the Old Span
ish Trail. Foley is the business CEN
ter of South Baldwin county and the
largest shipper of sweet potatoes,
oranges, grape fruit, pecans, ETC., in
the county. 1t is adjacent to the only
mainland beach on the gulf coast, the
beautiful Perdido bay, and the Bon
Secour and Magnolia rivers, noted as
resort sections. 1t has ideal climate,
boating, fishing, etc. Good hotels and
live people who will do their share
on any subject.
/ (Signed) Frank Fesler w. H.
Stelk, H. Brockmann, A. A. Rich,
Chas. Barclay, M. Menroth and A.
Knebusch, committee.
ROBERTSDALE PLEDGES.
The following was prepared at Rob-
Iertsdale following an explanation of
the purpose of the Old Spanish Trail
project by Mr.. Emmett and outline of
the engineering problem to be con-
fronted, by Mr.. Lane, who compared
the road problem of the coast to pro-
jects he had recently been connected
with in eastern Tennessee:
ssThe citizens of Robertsdale well
coined the scout car for the Old Span
ish Trail and promised their best eff
forts to secure a good road from Rob-
ertsdale to Nunez Ferry to connect
with the road to Pensacola"
Signed by L. Glendenning, president
of Commercial Club, and others.
Robertsdale is recognized as bust
; ness center of South Baldwin county
: has good hotel accommodations, ade.
: quate railroad facilities and will soor
have good roads systems in all di.
rections."
Just to prove it's good intentions
, Robertsdale boosters had work done
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-11-19
a NJ u . T. M Il N is

Twin Beds" biggest hit of the sea-
son, critics were unanimous in most
enthusiastic praise accorded any show
this year. Record farce audiences
Joined critics in praise, and business
jumped big each performance. / can
not commend the play too earnestly.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-11-19

It's real success and real company.
Everybody likes it.
HOMER. GEORGE.
Manager Levy assures Pensaco-
lians that Twin Beds" is one of the
most important bookings of the sea-
son, and with such a guarantee, this
attraction at the opera house tonight
should draw a record-breaking crowd.
Seats now selling at Central Pharm-
acy.
AL. H. Wilson Seat Sale Tomorrow.
The sale of seats for Al. H. Wilson
opens tomorrow at a. m. at Central
Pharmacy.
Mr.. Wilson does not require any
commendatory notices for, as sing
ing comedian, he has large follow
ing. among theatre-goers throughout
the country. "As Years Roll On" is
by Herbert Hall Winslow and Chas.
Horwitz, who undertook the task
after making thorough study of Mr..
Wilson's capabilities as an actor and
oniSCIs III Lie CUlSkIuCtlOA VI IllG
piece the authors have so artfully
combined pathos and comedy that it
is necessary for Mr.. Wilson to dis
play his talent as an actor to great
er degree than in any of his previous
plays. The story Of the play is told
in three acts, supposed to cover Pc
riod of thirty years, with the scenes
laid in Holland and America. Dur
ing the action Of the play Mr.. Wilson
will sing Yesterday" Mother
Mime" "As Years Roll On" and
"She's Left Me For Teddy Bear"
Appropriate scenery and electrical
effects, up-to-date costumes and a
meritorious supporting company, are
factors which make the production a
complete one. Shows at opera house
Tuesday.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-11-19

Was" will be presented at the opera
house on Wednesday, Nov. "a.
IA Fool There Was" and the at
titude of the world as it looked at the
picture since Robert Hillard used it
as starring vehicle, has so many
sides that every class of theatre-goer
is reached, touched and held. To the
student of the drama and its tech
nique, the scenes, situations and eli
makes by which Porter Emerson
Browns has told the story with their
consecutive building from one to an
other, are joy and delight. To
the theatre goer in search of thrills
which make the tears flow at one
moment and laughter at another; to
those who look upon life with eyes Of
a cynic, sheer and want drama put
before them without the slightest
touch of artifciality, "a Fool There
Was" fills the bill TO the brim, bat
not so much so that there is any
"slop over"
Tickets at Central Pharmacy Mon
day, 22nd.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-11-19
Spanish Trail Scout
Car Is at Pensacola

Continued from Page one.)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-11-19

ong Thanksgiving day
game
about closes the "b football
picking Harvard but Yale has
The the been doing
Crimson Blue
&C rho il notab adha end.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-11-19
Benefit Performance.

The Boys Athletic Association of
the high school is in charge of the
Isis theatre today in an effort to
secure funds to re-establish athletics
in the high school. Very little inter
est, up to this time, since 1908 has
been taken in athletics, but if the as
sociation succeeds today in securing
enough money to purchase the neces-
sary equipment there will be a great
er interest taken in the future.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-11-19
on the road leading to Nunez Ferry
for the passage of the scout car.
A LITTLE PREDICTION.

A LITTLE PREDICTION.
when there extends around the
gulf coast highway equal to the
read that even lies between Pensacola
and Nunez Ferry, which we passed
over at 40 miles an hour Thursday
afternoon, there will be thousands of
tourists who will follow the Blue
Book routings through Pensacola
and visit your city with its magnif-
cent area of paved streets and its in
teresting attractions Of other kinds"
said Mr.. Emmett shortly after ar
irving at Pensacola.
The scout car carries the Ans,
and the Spanish flag and is the,+
highway scout car to pass around,
section of the gulf coast.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-11-19
Pensacola, st. Andrews and
Gulf Steamship Co.
Steamer Tarpon

FIRST CLASS PASSENGER AND
FREIGHT SERVICE
Between
PENSACOLA, MOBILE, APALAckl-
COLA, CARRABELLE, ST. AN
DREWS, PANAMA CITY,
MIILvllIE.
And All Points On st. Andrews Havv
carrabeIe and Apaiachiooia
SCHEDULE:
Leaves Pensacola, sunday $50 p. M
FOG Mobile, Ala.
Leaves Mobile, Monday 500 .. m.
Leaves Pensacola, Tuesday 500 3. N.
for So. Andrews, MlllvIile, Alphabetically
r. J. REA0ER,
General Freight and Passenger Agent,
Pensacola, Fla, Phone ess.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1915-05-13
CHARLES WILD
HAS BUSY SEASON

Charles Wild, proprietor of the My
ers hotel, expresses regret that the
public have been inconvenienced by the
dumping of trunks on the sidewalk at
the Milwaukee street entrance. lie
said this morning: AS soon as we
have completed our extensive repairs
on the interior, we will have plenty of
room for these trunks to be removed
from the walk Immediately on arrival
at the hotel. At the present time, with
the installation Of the new elevator,
repairs to the basement which include
new toilet arrangements, installation
of new bath rooms and running water
in rooms on the upper floors, our sror-
age rooms have been taxed with
the increased trade which we are ex-
periencing, ard storage for material
used in the repairs. This, however. will
soon be completed and We shall be in a
position to handle this excess baggage
promptly, so the public will not be in
convenienced " According to Chief OF
Police Champion, no formal complaint
was made as to the blocking of the
sidewalk, as was erfoneously stated.
MIR. Wild was resident of Baraboc
for many years.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1915-05-13
ROYAL RE|GHBORS
HAVE CELEBRATION
Visitors From All Camps
In Sauk County Attend
Banquet and Class
Adoption.

Wednesday, May 5,l915, was a gala
day in Baraboo for the Royal Neighbors
of America and many of the members
of that order have been working hard
to bring about the big celebration that
was given in the K. P. hall last even
ing.
Some time ago the local camp decid-
ed to hold jubilee in honor Of the in
crease in it's membership of over a hum
dred and all the Sauk county camps
were invited to attend with the result
that over hundred visitors from out of
town were present, nineteen camps be-
ing represented.
A banquet was served in the G. A. Z.
Hall at $50 O'Clock. the tables being
prettily decorated and loaded with
all the good things that the Royal
Neighbors know well how to prepare.
The banquet was followed by class
adoption. Mrs. Eva Child of Hanover,
member of the board Of supreme man.
ayers, greeting the new members in her
usual happy manner, making them fee
truly welcome in the society.
Among the guests from out of town
to attend the celebration were Mrs.
Louise Parks of Menasha, state super
vising deputy; Mrs. Clara Hoyt of
Kaukauna, state field worker; Mrs.
Grace E. Turk of Black Earth, District
deputy; Mrs. Matte Ash of Edgerton,
and Mrs. Pauline Walker of Lacrosse.
There were in all over three hundred
at the jubilee and long after the mid
night hours the members departed for
their several homes promising to again
celebrate a class adoption on May 5
1916.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1915-05-13
CAR LOADS OF
FISH PASS THE
LOCKS INTO LAKE
Thousands of Finny Tribe
Find Way Into Lake
SWe rs on.

A sight which was the privilege OF
only few to see, but one which would
have been treat to any knight of
the hook and line, was brought about
at the Wisconsin River Power Com
pany's dam at Prairie du Sac when
through the efforts of Game Warden
Cranston of Richland Center it was
made possible to let the thousands OF
fish which had come up the river ON
their "spring rum into Lake Swenson
above. The dam had been q barrier
for the fish ever since it was completed
but this barrier was removed when
the locks were opened and about car
load of the fnny tribe let into the
same at a time. Eye witnesses say
that it was beautiful sight to see so
many kinds and sizes of fish in the
lock, which made for the lake when
the upper gate was opened. The pro-
cess was repeated three times and
fully three carloads of fish were
locked" through into Lake Swenson,
There were mostly rough fish in the
schools which passed through the locks
Friday A little later in the season
when the game fish run" the work of
stocking Lake Swenson will be repeat
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1915-05-13
BUSY [GG MAN
At SPRING GREEN

Herbert (Fink) Scholl of Spring
Green is very very busy man these
days. He buys eggs, looking after the
business of the NJ. j. Power Co.of Chi
cago, in that section. Besides making
regular trips over the line he is build
ng egg cases-thousands Of them.
In fact, the immense number
of boxes he and his helper are turning
out, lead to inquiry as to how
many eggs are shipped, and this in
quiry developed some surprises. The
week before last Mr.. Scholl bought
over $11, 900 90 worth of eggs in his
territory, which extends from the Kick
apoo branch to Cross Plains.
Shipments are made Tuesday and
Friday of each week. The figures for
the week taken were: Tuesdays ship
ment, Fridays shipment 81 ,59O;to
tai, $11, 215. 80. Of the Tuesday shipment
Spring Green and Plain furnished$1, 285.
20 worth of eggs. The price paid was
18 cents dozen. Spring Green News
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1915-05-13
Wisconsin Troops
Captured Davis
Half Century AqO

at Macon, Georgia, was ordered to cap
ture him, if possible, with no further
directions than he was somewhere with
in the State headed southwest. By a
luckily chance than the faithfulness of
an ex-slave, clew to the fugitive's 8
whereabouts was secured. An exciting
chase of four days ensued, in which the
Wisconsin cavalrymen were almost con-
stantly in the saddle, without rest or
adequate food. Finally with the aid
of some Michigan troops, whom they
had advised of Davis whereabouts,
they surrounded and captured him. The
lucky troopers shared in the S10O, 900
reward offered for Davis arrest.
John Kleinlein, who resides in a
house boat on the Wisconsin river at
Prairie du Sac, was in the Wisconsin
company at the time and aided in the
capture.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1915-05-13
SOUTH SIDE
SOCIAL CENTER
Program Is Given on
Thursday evening--Rev
Henke Speaks.

A meeting of the S 1th Side Social
Center club was held at Third ward
school building Thursday evening. The
meeting was called to order by the
president, followed by business ses-
sion. After which the following pro-
gram was given:
Piano Solo by Miss Helen Hoadley.
Song, "Sweet and Low" by the club.
Miss Kate Potter read very inter
esting and instructive paper on 1.-The
Library as Social Helper.
Miss Zelpha Meyers gave a very
pleasing recitation entitled Entertain
ing Sister Beau"
The second grade pupils sang several
spring songs.
Rev. E. C. Henke gave very inter
ssting and helpful talk on Community
Spirit
The meeting closed with the song
ION Wisconsin"
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1915-05-13
BULLET PASSED
THROUGH HEAD,
SHOOTING FATAL
Fred Porter Commits Rash
Act at His Home, Sixth
Avenue and Birch
Street.
Street.
(From Fridays Daily.)

This morning about six o'clock Ere d
Porter shot himself through the head
at his home at the corner of Sixth and
Birch street. The ball entered the
brain at the temple, passed clear
through the head, struck the plastering
on the side of the room and fell to the
floor A hole large enough to insert
two fingers was made in the aide of
his head.
He died at II 80 O. clock.
Mr.. Porter was born thirty four
years and was raised in Fairfield, being
adopted by one of the families in that
town. He married daughter of
Henry Bates and there are three chill
dren. He has resided here or some
time and has been employed by the
coal companies and in other work.
1t is said there were some words Ee
tween himself and wife which caused
the rash act.
He was born at Algoma, Wisconsin,
April "a, 1881.
Funeral on Sunday at o'clock at the
home, Rev. E. C. Henke, pastor of the
Presbyterian church officiating. Burial
in the BarabOO cemetery.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1915-05-13
Riding Over Ridges
WhizZinq Over Bridges

in about an hour. They had to take
this route as visitors were not allowed
TO cross the river on the dam. The dam
is located about three miles up the riv-
er from the village of Prairie du Sac.
After viewing the immense structure
with it's many complications, they start
ed for Baraboo, via Sauk City and Dew
lis Lake. The road between the latter
places is macadamized all the way,
making delightful drive. After TAX
ing in the sights in Baraboo and vicin-
ity, they started on the return trip by
way of Sauk City, again crossing the
river atPrairie du Sac, passing through
the town of Roxbury in Dane county,
and arriving in Poynette early in the
evening, riding over ridges, whizzing
over bridges. It was grand riding in
that motor car. This trip embraces over
one hundred miles of beautiful scenery.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1915-05-13
DO YOU BELIEVE
THIS HORSE TALE?

The oldest horse that served the coun-
try in the War of the Rebellion is still
alive, at the age of SO years, at Horse
heads, n. Y, It is owned by P A. Nc
Intosh who is also a veteran of the
same war. To prove his assertion Mr..
Mcintosh shows the government brand
on the animals hip, which reads 81 c.,
1861, Horse and man served in the
regiment. Although bent with age, his
hair turning gray and his teeth becom-
ing worn, the old warhorse is still able
to eat II quarts of oats and take his
master town several times week. It
is estimated the animal is at least So
years old Farmers say the average life
of a horse is about Is years.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1915-05-13
One of the Survivors Re
sides in Houseboat on
Wisconsin River.

Wisconsin troops played conspicu-
GUS part in bringing the Civil War to
close, but none rendered more effec-
tive service than the 1st Wisconsin
Calvary. This dashing regiment, on
May 10, 1865, just half century ago,
delivered the final blow to the hopes of
the Confederacy, when it made possi-
BILE the capture of the flying Jefferson
Davis. Davis was making his way at
the time southwest through Georgia,
hoping to join the army of Kirby Smith
in the trans Mississippi region. The
1st Wisconsin Cavalry, then stationed
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1915-05-13
PAROLED MAN
LEAVES TOWN

John Sullivan, not the old time pugi-
listic hero, but another of the same
name has departed. He left Baraboo
this morning after night spent at the
city hall where he was confined after too
many drinks of La Vale beer are said
to have taken too much effect Sullivan
will be remembered as the man that
drew check unwisely some time ago
and for this offense was paroled to
Sheriff Hale. He is said to have borrow
ed dollar and gone to Madison where
the sheriff went to look for him.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1915-05-13
Bethel

O. Rose spent Tuesday and Wednes-
day of last week at his home at Buck
Creek.
Rev. S. S. Hotehkiss left last Wed
nesday for Spring Brook Wis, for a
few weeks.
Joe Marshall and sister, Maude, and
Miss Clara Severson attended the con-
test at Cazenovia last Friday evening.
Thomas Mason left Monday morning
for Iowa. He will be missed by his
friends as he was a great inspiration to
them all.
J. Refine moved his household goods
to Lime Ridge the first part of the
week.
Supt. George Davies visited the
Bethel school last Friday.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1915-05-13
Describes Trip of 100 Miles
To See The
Dam.

]. B. Marshall, staff correspondent
for the Portage Democrat writes from
Dekorra of follows: ''Mr. and Mrs
Milo Stebbins. accompanied Mr.. and
Mrs. Eugene Stebbins and son, Donald,
in their Ford touring car for q trip to
the Prairie du Sac dam. They left Poy-
nette early Saturday morning passing
through the town of Arlington and ar
irving at Lodi in 35 minutes. They
then passed through the town of
West Point, arriving at Prairie du Sac
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1915-05-13
STATE FLORISTS
MAY ORGANIZE

If the plans of the Milwaukee Florist
clublmaterialize, more than 800 florists
will gather in Milwaukee during state
fair week in September to perfect a
state organization.
1t was decided to send circular letters
to all of the prominent dealers in the
state at meeting Thursday night in
Kurtz Bros place at Third and State
street asking them to affiliate with pro-
posed organization.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1915-05-13
AUTO STRUCK THE
POLE KERSMASH

At Durwards Glen as Nels Wendt
was driving along in his auto, going at
a reckless speed, his car went ker-
smash into a telephone pole with such
force as to move the pole from its place,
close to the mail-box of Frank Duschek
Jr. Nels was so busy watching group
of young men over his shoulder that he
never noticed the direction of his car,
which was very much damaged. Before
any more rides in said car can be
taken it must have much repairing and
tinkering done to it. Luckily for Nels,
his head escaped the telephone pole.
Portage Democrat.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1915-05-13

City Clerk J. S. Workman has re-
turned from Milwaukee where he at
tended the gathering of the Loyal Le-
gion, an organization of officers who
served in the Civil War. There was
an attendance of over 100 and an ex-
ceptional time is reported. In the pub
lie museum building at Milwaukee there
has been collected a large number OF
war relics, worth many thousands OF
dollars. Mr.. Workman waa elected
senior vice-commander of the organiza-
ton.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1915-05-13
DANE COUNTY
MAN A SUICIDE
fFrom Saturdays Daily.)

Edward Gulseth died at 2:40 O'Clock
this morning at the general hospital
from wounds inflicted with suicidal in
tent Monday. Two minor children about
whose welfare the man brooded are
left orphans.
Gulseth, who lived in the town of
Westport, slashed his throat with ra-
zor last Monday, near Mendoza asylum.
At the general hospital he was given
chance for recovery but yesterday
took turn for the worse.
He was AZ years old. He told the
authorities he was too i'll to work and
that he worried over the future Of his
| two motherless children.