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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-18
EDWIN EVANS IN RECITAL
Novelties on Baritone's Eleventh An
nual Program

To have given II annual song recitals
in one city is to have established an in
stitution. Edwin Evans has that dstinc-
tion entering the second decade of his
yearly program with his appearance last
night at Witherspoon Hall. Stanley Ad-
dicks was the baritone's accompanist,
contributing the nicely articulated instru-
mental support necessary TO bring out the
varied values of such a subtle and deli
cate art as Mr. Evans possesses and eX-
posits. Their tolnt efforts furnished pro-
found musical pleasure to an audience
of more than average proportions, for
Mr.. Evans by aspiration manifestsng itself
practically in dilligent effort has built up
a public justly appreciative of his ambi-
tons and his achievements.
1t is, of course, an easy thing to give
annual recitals with calendar regularity;
1t is comparatively faCile to assemble an
audience; but it is quite different thing
TO create a clientele and hold 1t; that can
only be achieved by returning quid pro
quo of merit on the part of the artist for
the interest of the public. Whether such
recitals as are given by Mr. Evans are
financially profitable to the giver is
knowledge without the ken of the pres
ent writer who, however is certain that
they are of artistic edifcation to the
music-lover, on the basis of attendance at
several of the series, including the first,
One thing Is certain, IL would mean much
in the musical development OF others of
our singers and players If they would,
undeterred by temporary discourage
ments. persist in their appearances, since
the mere fact Of regular contact with the
public begets a sense of responsibility
which breeds desire to accomplish the
best of ones capacity, inculcates sin
cerity and heightens the ideal of absolute
beauty. and satisfying, in some measure,
the artists essential yearning for self
expression.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-18

KEITH S-Elsic Janis, lmDorsonator: Henri
ette de Serbs and her ~ Parsinn models
tcT cRSres ocott in GanTGs Goe 9a oScra h" H.
Ten Minutes: Josenh 4. Bernard ana com.
pany, in who Is She: Kramer and Nor
ION Two Black Dots.' Jed and Ethel
Jerry at the Opera; Lohse and Sterling.
NIXoN-"Thc Luck ot the, Totem" Cleo Gas
comedians; Evelyn May and company. in
Live Wires; Holmes and Wells. come
dians' The Paldrons. acrohats
COLONIAL-Paul Armstrong; playlet "a
Romane}e, Of the Underworld'; Ina Clayton,
fsrooksO IN THE Old Minstrel yi Man i"thg thgS
Berrrns. Rio and Norman: McCowan and
Gordon in Two in One Hilda Schnee and
Miller and Lyslc
GhhGBE-J. Davis, in The KInkaId Kiltles";
IN The Night Doctor'' The Dancing Mackss',
nasts Emile Earle vocalist; Chariaa
Kenna. The Four Readings and Bernivtci
GRAND-Tho Alexander Kids, Robert H.
LAWYER: Lady Son Mel vocalist: Wiil ns
and wilkins, singing and dancing skit: Den.
ny O'Donald and Mildred Blair. acrobats.
the Frogman contortonist.
STOCK.
KNICKERBOCHER-"R Van wlnkIe." Tn,
kn ckerbocker Players, in Joseph Jefferson's
famous play, with Ted Brachett as Rim
AMERlCAN-"The Law OF the Land" The
Arvlne Players, in George Broadhurst's piav
of murder and intrigue
BURLEsQUE.
DUMONTS-D Dumont's MInstrels in travestieI
on matters OF current interest
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-18
REAL son OF REVOLUTION
BIRTHDAY DINNER GUEST
Sire, Grandsire and Great-Grandsire
of j. d. Lewis Fought in 1776.

John Dennis Lewis n member of the
Sons of the Revolution and the sole liv-
ing real son" of this society, will cele-
brate his 18th birthday tonight at his
home, 2136 North Woodstock street, in n
dinner, followed by music, which he will
give TO his relatives and friends.
Mr.. Lewis title to a real son of the
society is based upon the fact that his
father, grandfather and greatgrandfather
served their country in the Revolutionary
War, and that the society was originally
formed to include only veterans OF the
Revolution or their descendants by one
removed. Its scope has since been en-
larged to embrace descendants regardless
of generation.
Mr.. Lewis is hale and hearty and does
not look within 10 years of his age. lie
still gives his personal daily attention
to tea and coffee route that he estab-
lished in this city many years ago Mr.
Lewis who Is a Civil War veteran, was
born in Accomac County, Va. in 1S4t. and
has lived in Philadelphia for more than
20 years.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-18

In the latest Pathc feature. THE
Shrine Of Happiness" released today and
playing at the Regent, this company again
proves itself the foremost producer of
colored motion pictures This latest Pathe
colored print is artistic in shading and
In the colors used. The mountain scenes
NJ the beginning are especially lovely.
The leading roles, played by Jackie Saun-
ders. William Conklin and Paul Gilmore,
are in the hands OF experienced and popu
lar photoplay stars
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-18
NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING
BEST, SAYS II. J. TILY
Strawbridge & Clothier Store Chief
Urges Honesty in Methods

NEW YORK, Feb. 1s.-Newsparer adj
vertlsing is best, In the opinion of Herbert
J. Tily general manager Of the Straw
bridge & Clothier store, Philadelphia, who
spoke here last night before 500 members
of the National Dry Goods Association,
in session at the Biltmore.
Mr. Tily said merchants are realizing
more and more the advisability OF con-
centrating their advertising in newspapers
of known circulation and quality He
urged truthful, honest advertising, devoid
Of exaggerated claims in short, adver-
tsng that means just what It says and
lance
Advertising" said Mr.. Tily, ito be
useful to patrons of a store, must give
them needed Information of the stores
activities; must, if the merchant is one
who assumes to know value, uses, de-
probabilities of his wares, give education
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-18

tioA has presented little Mary Miles
MinEr, the Metro star, with tiny dog,
whiN Miss Mintcr has named Dick
MetH" Mrs. Rowland owns the mother
of INK Metro. pedigrecd POmcranian.
who II known as Met o." She Is great
favoriE around the studio and often en-
tertaiiA the performers when they are not
at wot. Miss Minter has Il poodle,
given lNr by an anonymous admirer sew
eral weks ago, which she named "Woof-
Woof" PWoOf-Woof" has shown
tendency to become jealous Of pick
Metro APPARENTLY not wanting to share
the stcllai aiattractions in the Minter home.
The neXtpicture in which Thcda Bara
will be feturcd is Gold and the
Woman"
Arthur Hops, the prominent leading
man,' is nowworkng with Olga Petrova
in "The Sou Market" a coming Metro
release.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-18
BILLIE REEVESVOLLS
APEANUTTO CITY HALL
Has a Merry Time Filing His
Part in New Luin
Comedy
By the Photonlav EditA.

Billie Reeves. the inimitable dmedan.
uld new stunt for motion pictles the
other day that will earn for him (ndying
fame as the possesor of that greAest of
all virtues patience.
In Mark Swans delightful comcdY"Th
Election Bet" the manuscript calk for
Billie Reeves to roll a peanut froh the
corner OF LehiEh avenue to the City NALL
and 1t also specifies that at no time dining
this operation shall he touch the peAut
with his hands or speak 10 any one. Oi-
rector Earl MctCnlfe. who produces bll
the comedies that Billie appears In. haied
this particular stunt with Joy when tie
manuscript was first submitted TO him 4
Mr.. swan, but before this portion of tA
picture was successfully made, both hi
and Mr.. Reeves were sending out S. o. 81
signals to all parts Of the city. The first
thing that went wrong on this auspicous
occasion was the peanut, which became
heevish and Instead of rolling I'm the di-
rection of City Hall, as any sef-respecting
peanut would do, it Topped on its little
side and rolled into the sewer.
This necessitated the procuring of an.
other peanut. and again Billie started on
his journey southward only to be inter
rupted a second time by big policeman,
who threatened to arrest him for block.
ing traffic In the meantime Director Met.
calfe had found 1t necessary to telephone
to the Lubin studio for help. as the crowds
which thronEed the thoroughfares were
preventing Billie from making any head.
way
Finally. headed by gutter band which
had become Interested and then enthusias.
tic when told what the affair was all
about Billie and his tired.out director
cached the desired goal
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-18

discontinued. II comparative values are
not inexact, untruthfpl or carelcssly han
died, their use is not in Itself wrong II
is only the abuse which is wrong. The
one great advantage of using comparative
prices is that they can be checked most
accurately by the advertising department
and by the public while the permitting of
general hurrah statements about bar
gains Is an invitation, or at last
temptation, to heads Of departments TO
exaggerate"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-18

along these lines to the res5...
daily announcements. q n
IF advertising is placed SOLAR.
iuea OIL making money ana viii with q
to its usefulness and truthfuinraa.nno no reras
need, from the customers o''''ess' ~, and 4
neglected 1t will degenerate. ne ss'I,ndlpolsl !,
many places, to the point wbsre i. Y, has &
prohtaoie because not economican,s !, : ~
"Thero are those who feel tb,, rsdt
vertising of comparative yairoa' 'I the a.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-18
STOCK
BURLESQU

DUMONTS-Dumonts Mnstrels in travestleI
on matters OF current interest.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-18
Theatrical Baedeker

ADELrH1-"The Two virtues" with f. II.
Soihu-u and Alex ndrn Carlisle \ com.
ody by Alfred Sutro, In which Mr., Sothern
takes It easy over n stage literary man."
LYRiC-Harry Lauder on his eighth Amer.
lean tour The program contains. besides
many old iavorites. new songs, Mr.. Lauder
Vile hill.
GARRICK-"Twln Beds" with RAY Cox. A
face by Salisbury Field and Margaret
Mayo, which deals with the comic advcn-
lures Of people who mistake other people s
apartments for their own.
FORREST-"Around the Map" with Elsie
Alder and William Norris. Good music, bet
tor acting and singing Urbans scenery best
Of all.
BRoAD-"Pollyanna. with Patricia Collngc.
EnIc shannon and Herbert Kclcey. Tho
glad girl OF the glad books playing the
glad game" with sentimental thoroughness.
WALNCT-"1he Law o. the Land" \ play
by George Broadhurst dealing with a murder
mystery. in which the CulprIt is discovered
but freed In the end.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-18

CHESTNt'T STREET OPERA HOUSF-"On
North Americans war pictures. showing
scenes dur ng the German offensive agalns'
the Russians
sTANLEY-'All wcok Poor Little ParrIna. &"
with Mary, Pchford. Miss Prkford 4 seen
travclogues,, entiticd Tie Grand Cah%on' iSsS'
Paramount Photograph. New films will
also be shown.
ARCADIA-Friday and Saturday, Mice and
Men" with Marguerite Clark.
PALACE-Friday and Saturday. "Tennessccs s
Pardner." with Fannie Ward.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-18

With the recent combination or the
World and the Equitable Film Corpora
tions 1t is interesting to note the stars
under contract with them. Gail Kane.
Charles Cherry, Kitty Gordon, Jane Grey,
Henry kolker, Mary Boland. Arthur
Ashley, Muriel OstriChe Mary Charlcson,
Frank Sheridan. Bruce McRae, Gerda
Holmes, Clara Whipple and John Mason
represent the principals of the Equitable
productions while Clara Kimball Young.
Robert Warwick, Alice Brady, Ilobrook
Blnn Frances Nelson, Mollic King.
June Elvidge Johnny Hines and Chester
Barnett are World Film artists.
Mrs. Richard A. Rowland. wife OF the
pres ,ent of the Metro Pictures Corpora
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1916-07-07
Class Entertained

Last Friday night Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Landree chaproned a jolly
crowd of young people, members
of class No. II of the M. E. Sun
day school and invited guests, to
the pleasant country home of Mr..
and Mrs. Byron Lamme. The
evening was delightfully."- spent with
games and music. The rooms were
tastefully decorated with carnations
and sweetpeas, The hostess, as
sisted by her daughter, Miss Mary
Frances and Misses Gladys Henry
and Byrdie Power, served dainty
refreshments. Those present were
Misses Gladys Henry, Pauline
Sensint affair, Byrdie Power, Ruth
Foreman, Nora Wade, Nina Kranz,
Beatrice Harter, and Arthur Glover,
Leon Hickman, Harry Peacher,
Raymond Garside, Tom Wade, Jay
Stark, Harry Glover, Roy Luyster
and Willie Landree.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1916-07-07
Article on Gen. Pershing

A writer for the Kansas City
Star spent last Sunday in Laclede
gathering material for special
article on General John F. Pershing
who is at the head of the punitive
expedition in Mexico. This being
the birthplace and boyhood home
of General Pershing he got much
information first hand from Judge
H. G. Lomax, Judge O. F. Libby
and others who have known the
General all his life and. others who
had been school mates of the
Pershing boys General Pershing
is the central figure in the Mexican
trouble and while his movements
are of interest to all Missourians
they are especially interesting to
the people of Laclede and Linn
county. The article is to appear
in next Sundays Star.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1916-07-07
Lawn Fete a Success

The lawn fete at the home of
Rev. and Mrs. R. L. Stratton
last Friday night drew a large
crowd and the refreshment stands
were we'll patronized for the bene
fit of the Baptist church. Rev.
and Mrs. Stratton, and their
daughter, Miss Dorothy, and Miss
Troxler who makes her home with
them, are fine entertainers and
made it pleasant for all who at
tended.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1916-07-07
Accident at BrOokfieId

While the fireworks display was
being made at Brookfeld last
Tuesday night a box of skyrockets
accidently got on fire and shot
premiscuously through the crowd.
One of them hit Mrs. Reuben Pack
ham in the breast tearing hole as
big as a mans fist. She is now
in the hospital in critical con-
dition. Several others were in
jured by the premature explosions,
a son of Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Stapleton, formerly of Laclede,
being hit in the face and losing an
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1916-07-07
Saxon Isl" i" Wins at San Diego

The hill climb, which the Saxon
won was the most grueling ever
staged. Contestants in this event
were required to drive down the
So per cent grade of Exposition
hill and up the 80 per cent pitch.
Then the drivers were obliged to
turn around and reverse the order
of descending and climbing. The
Saxon not only made the best time
but was one of the few cars able
to reach the top of the 50 per cent
grade,
The Saxon defeated one II
cylinder car and two s cylinder
ears in the quick getaway event.
A Saxon six" left Kansas City
this July the first and was driven
300 miles averaging nearly q
miles to the gallon of gasoline. Do
YOU know of any other car that can
approach this record7 When you
know what the Saxon contains it
will be easy for you to understand
why the Saxon always wins. If
Won want a Saxon this year it
would be we'll Ia get your order in
now BROWN AUTO Co.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1916-07-07
Our Oiled Streets

Laclede's oiled streets and roads
are attracting so much favorable
attention that the Standard Oil
company refer to them in a bulletin
just issued on The subject of oiled
roads. Yesterday THE BLADE re-
ceived a letter from II. P. Holmes,
secretary of the LaPlata CONNER
cial club, stating that some mem
bers of the club were in Laclede
last Sunday and they were so
favorably impressed with the
results we were getting that they
wanted to know what system we
used in spreading the oil, equip
ment used and how the roadbed
was prepared. The good results
obtained in Laclede is largely due
to the intelligent way in which the
oil was applied. But not every
town can obtain the services of so
competent committee as Laclede
had to do the work. Cashier H.
w. Lomax of the Lomax & STANDBY
bank, aud NJ. P. Benson, cashier
Of the Benson Banking company,
donned overalls and not only di-
rected but did most of the work
and the results show that they per-
formed the task in very salts
factory way. In street and road
oiling Laclede has taken the lead
in this part of the state,
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1916-07-07
Candidate Anderson Here

Geo. W. Anderson, candidate
for the republican nomination for
sheriff, was in Laclede Wednesday
calling on his friends. Mr.. Ander-
son is perhaps better known
throughout the county than any
other candidate on either ticket
which makes it easy campaigning,
for to know Mr.. Anderson is to
like him.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1916-07-07
A Fish Fry and Picnic

The L. G. N. club held a fish fry
and picnic at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Jas. A. Wood on the Fourth.
There were about sixty-fve present
and a big dinner with plenty of
fish for all was spread at noon.
Several from town were present on
invitation and say it was one of
the most enjoyable events of the
kind they ever attended.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1916-07-07
Continue Business in New Location

Our decision to quit the furni-
ture business aroused such a storm
of protest among our customers
and friends that we have decided
to continue. We are moving this
week to the Waite building, second
door south of postofice, where we
will be very glad to see you at any
time. Some lines will be dropped,
but we are ordering the new goods
necessary to give us a good assort-
ment. Sale prices are, of course,
withdrawn, but we believe You
will find our present prices as low
as anybody's, quality considered.
With heartlest thanks for the
patronage we have received in the
past two years, we respectfully
solicit a chance to supply your
needs in our lines in the future.
GEo. NJ. NICHOLS & SoN.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1916-07-07
Attention, Odd Fellows

A meeting of Amqna Lodge No.
356, I.O:O.F., will be held at their
hall Friday evening, July Z, at s
o'clock, for the purpose of con-
ferring the third degree. All Odd
Fellows are requested to be present.
E. J. FNNEY, n. q.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1916-07-07
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS
Brief Mention of Those Who Come
and Go During the Week

Ferndale creamery butter. Quail
ty in every package, 35c per ID.
Carothers & Allen.
Miss Catherine Moore spent the
Fourth with Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Bundren in Kansas City.
Miss Laura Fleming of Gridley,
Kansas, spent Tuesday in Laclede,
guesFof Miss Florence Dye.
O. A. Potter was called to
Tuscola, I'll last Sunday night to
attend the funeral of nephew.
Mrs. 0. F. Libby and Mrs. FL,
D. Hall spent Sunday with Rev.
and Mrs. Whitehouse at Mendon.
Mrs. Mabel Neal of Linneus visit
ed her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. 7.
Hamilton here Monday and Tues
day.
Mrs. H. l.. Allen and two chill
dren visited over last Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Duckworth near
Hale.
Mrs. E. M. Sipple and little
daughter of Moberly are visiting
relatives here, guests of her mother,
Mrs. Fifeld.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. A. Potter and
son Loren spent last Sunday with
Mrs. Catherine Fruin and family
of Meadville.
R. J. Ridings went to Kansas
last Saturday to spend few days
with his sister who had under
went an operation,
Earl Randall came up from
Hannibal Saturday and visited
until Wednesday with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Randall.
Mrs. H. E. Foster and son Earl
and Miss Viva Caywood spent last
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Delbert
AiIor near Meadvllle.
Earl Foster was home from
the Kirksville normal and spent
the week end with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. II, E. Foster near
Forker.
Mrs. Anna Willard, after spend
ing three months with relatives
and friends here, returned to her
home at Napa, Cali, yesterday
morning.
F. R. Power sold two Ford
touring cars last Monday, Frank
Fain and Ed. Stephenson, two
farmers northeast of Laclede being
the purchasers.
R. M. Simpson, who has sue
ceeded Mr.. and Mrs. W. R. Fowler
as manager of Longacre's con-
fectionery, spent last Sunday at
his home in Macon.
l.. E. Libby and Misses Vesta
and Velma Carl attended family
reunion at the home of relative
near New Conner in Charlton
county last Sunday.
Mrs. J. E. Kephart and two
children visited here over the
Fourth with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Murphy, returning to
their home at NOvinger Wednes-
day.
MIR. and Mrs. Frank Kicker went
to Brookfeld Wednesday to visit
B. F. Thompson and family. Mr..
Kicker is gradually recovering
from his several weeks eonfne-
ment from sciatic rheumatism.
Ed. Suits, Mrs. Marion Lander
and Mrs. G.. w. Green of Brook
field were in Laclede Wednesday
evening in the interest of Mrs.
a;,5,o,- Co.. tl,a dano-
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1916-07-07
Town and COUNTRY
About Local People and Events and
Other Matters Of Interest


5 gallons for So at j. B. Patrick's.
Welch's grape juice, the nation
al drink, 25c the pit. Carothers &
Allen.
A Durham male calf, two years
old next September, for sale by I,
L. Humphfres, Boomer
A Reliable gasoline range, two
cook burners and one for oven, for
sale by Mrs. A. V. Moore.
Misses Florence Dye and Madge
Kent of ChilIicothe visited over the
Fourth here with home folk.
Let us furnish you with bread
and pastry these warm days. Fresh
each day. Carothers & Allen.
Bring us your poultry, butter,
cream and eggs and get the highest
market price in cash. Patrick's. ?
F. F. O. G. peanut butter has
that good fresh peanut taste, % OF
jars, 30c each, Carothers & Allen.
Flour bought now insures low
prices and old wheat fiour-Fan-
chon, the -four of quality at J. B.
Patrick's.
Auction sale of household goods,
chickens and other things at home
of Mrs. L. B. Standby Saturday
afternoon, July 8.
Prof. ]. E. Marsh came down
from Maryville where he is attend
ing the state normal, and spent the
Fourth with his family.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Thurman and
children of Marceline visited Mrs.
Thurman's father, G. T. Stutsman
and family here last Saturday.
Buy Perfection oil stove. Does
perfect cooking and baking and so
pleasant to work over, $12. so COM
plete with oven. Carothers & Allen.
The L. T. LIS will hold their
regular meeting Thursday after
noon, July 13. Hostess, Margue-
rite Jones; leader, Jeanette Pease,
Regular meeting of the Royal
Neighbor camp on Friday after
noon of>this week. Some applica
tions are to be acted upon and a
full attendance is desired.
P. F. Felt, who spent the winter
with his son Sanford and family at
Salina, Kansas, passed through
Laclede Saturday on his way to
Quincy to visit his daughter, Miss
Lula.
Prof. Byron Western. who is
attending the state normal at
Maryville, came Friday night and
remained over the Fourth with
Mrs. Western and the baby and
other relatives.
J. G. Lomax, prosperous
Charlton county farmer, was here
last Saturday and drove home a
Chrevolet touring car which he
purchased through the Moberly &
Bassett agency.
Word from Kansas City yester-
day was to the effect that Mrs. R.
T. Patterson who underwent an1
operation at a hospital there several
days ago, was still>improving and
for recovery were very
hopeful.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. w. Beswick
of jefferson City who have been
visiting relatives here, accompanied
by Mrs. Beswick's sister, Miss
Minnie Trippeer, teacher in the
Laclede high school. left Wednes-
deg evening to spend the heated
term at Colorado Springs and
Colo.