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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-28

~pnrsles OF Red Gap" and his quasl-fantas-
a. nondescript In Hands Up!' But he
>nrcely expected to meet a person WHO had
1ons everything before the footlights from
~ scarecrow in "The Wizard of OF" to
~ Ghost of Hamlet's father, and from
~pavid Harum" to Stephano in THE Tenn.
p<>t" II was almost shocking TO learn that
such rich protean talents hadn't been more
publicly illuminated before.
Mr.. Hassell is, besides, a theatrical
Nrity. He has read much, travelled, studied
ner and monstrosities and Is so replete with
nod copy" that even the most retentIve
krsih might quail at the task of transmit.
ting all his taking ideas and suggestions
and Impressions. While the chorus ladies'
we're humming and fitting about and gen.
rally getting under foot, Mr.. Hassell fixed
The reporter with his large, amiable eye
end spoke somewhat as follows:
4 have two great sorrows in life One
b that I've never had a proper chance TO
% Dickens's characters in the theater. The
ether Is that the physicians have debarred
me from the king of indoor sports No
more for me the festive fiagon. the cheer
hs cocktail or the hilarious highball. My
health wouldn't stand that kind of amuse-
nent so from interior decoration have
witched to exterior. Behold in me- sir.
painter in oils. My school? I should
&y impressionstic. take. for example a
PASTORAL scene with a chastely classic pump
b the middle oh. what a grand tree = re-
marks friend Saying nothing to him, /
erreptltiously dab a bit of green on. and
Ntisfy my artistic conscience. have trans.
formed an angel into a browsing COW, and
Z lyrical lane into purling brook with less
trouble than 1t takes me to discuss It," At
khis point, several chorus ladies who were
listening in" betrayed signs OF fainting,
and Mr.. Hassell. being a humanitarian,
ehanged the subject back to Charles of
Gads Hill
seriously. I am hipped on the subject
q Dickens" said he. with real appreciation
Of master in his voice. wait TIL YOU see
The Highway of Life the dramatization
q David Copperfeld,' which was done at
His Majesty's ip London. but which hasn't
come he e. Micawber; what part! would
have given half of my llfe's highway to have
done It." Mr. Hassell struck an attitude
sEEesting most amusingly "the remains Of
fallen tower" in that immortal volume
Or Chadbandi Exuding oil and the odor
o. toast. Here he expanded beamed
reasily and took on the aroma of self
conscious sanctity.
why don't you get some one TO adapt
Dickens novel properly and play in it?'
ne was asked. The actor didn't seem to
mink most of such adaptations were sue.
cessful, but expires sed himself as always in.
Nrested and alert for such a part He
qont have many kind words for musical
comedy, but the topic brought him around
% his theory of clowns and Slowning. 81
zane TO this present role fresh from The
Iempest,' he added, "and 1 Just play
Iorkel as II he were Stephano Players
are too apt to treat Shakespearean fools
F'efently. They forget that nonsense is
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-28
On Their Way

Frances Starr will begin p limited en-
gagement at the Broad Street Theatre
Monday, November 27, when she will be
seen In her new play Little Lady in
Blue" a comedy with its scenes laid In
France and England in the year of 1920.
The play presents some pictures of the
gruff old seadogs who helped Nelson make
England supreme on the seas" Miss Starr
has the role of young English girl who
has been a governess, but who plays the
adventures in order to get hold Of some
money with which to tighten her poverty.
The Knickerbocker, in West Philadelphia,
is on the job with an announcement OF the
first local production of The Home With
out Children" by Robert Mclaughlin. for
the week of November 6. OF course "Old
Home Week" will be celebrated.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-28

DaZOO I IHeaCTICaI OIgd11IzdJIUI1, IUW an dI1IIud1
event in the city.
At fifteen years of age started taking
Wharton Course at University of Pennsyl-
vania.
At sixteen years of age ran away from
home and Joined travelling repertoire company
for $12 per week. Thurber, Nasher Company
10000. With it twenty-seven weeks.
Stranded at Bangor, Maine, Wynn played in
eleven different shows a week-matinee every
day but Monday. Played piano in the hotel
and took up collection to get money to go home
Off stage seven months-eoped again-wrote
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-28
FIGURES DON'T LIE
FOR DILLINGHAM;

The famous dctum about figures lying
cannot be pulled" on Charles Dillingham;.
producer of the New York Hippodrome
show and OF Hip, Hip, Hooray" now at
the Metropolitan. Concerning the former
entertainment. which closed its run in New
York city during the week, we are indebted
10 a New York newspaper for this:
Since the Hippodrome has a capacity OF
b274 and has been playing twelve times
weekly exclusive Of the Sunday evening
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-28

TO be in each others way. But you can't
say lawyer. that the child came OF any
bad lot Men like you might call her
mother bad. but her father was one OF the
biggest men in the town. But that alnt
saying he'll be any bigger or better than
Dolly Montrose in the kingdom come.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-28

Of the m one y
lender In The
Girl From Bra
zil." at the Lyric
Theater. T h e
dra m atic re-
porter. when he
penetrated { h e
scenic caverns
at II GA d and
Cherry streets.
already KIN e W
the actor for a
gen IL e man OF
versatility - re-
callin hi s
h y y o crit teal
German In THE
High Cost OF
vim g." his
stodgy Honor.
able George In
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-28
Being a Rhymed Review Of
"A Daughter of the Gods

The large dressmaking bills Of toipes
Their thrifty husbands oft regret;
And ladies throto aioay their Hues
A-pIanning not to go in debt
SartorialIy; suggestion drives
The thought home: "Why not ape Annette?"
Miss KeIlermann, in other ioords.
She's playing at fhe Opera House
In movie filed i0th gnomes and birds;
Perhaps the cast has got mouse
Somewhere concealed ioithin its herds
OF humans, t0itches cats and cotos
Wearing a sad and flmy smile,
And little else, I'm forced TO add.
The diver moves midst scenes Of guile;
A foreign ruler, old and bad.
Pursues her many Deary mile
Pedesfrianism seems his fad.
His kindly, young adopted son,
The hero Of this tale
Is also kept upon the run
To sape Annette; he doesn't fail
To ball things up (ihis takes fhe bum
When armored in Mit Of mail.
He gives the girl deadly thrust
And Stays her on the city soall.
While battling armies. decked in dlsf.
Your agitated eyes opal;
You see. tVith many a martial gust
OF spIendor thar great city fall
The memory Of moonlif isles
Win inger sVifh you fH yon die.
The mermaids cleaning liquid miles
Are beautiful, you can't deny
OF course. the sfory's clear means0hiies
Hhaf2 You can't sef if? No more can n
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-28
NEXT WEEK: SKINNER
This Proteus
Isn't Scared
By His Roles
Yet They Include Ghosts
and Scarce ows and
Other Creatures

.-rs. one remains. the many change and
..ur while an admirable description of
q. .,nele-role actor would be the worst
-, m the world for George Hasseli. who
4 ,,,y,ns with such rare JUNCTION the part
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-28
Ed Wynn, Who Soon Passes .
to Lyric In Passing Show

was born in Philadelphia, November g. 1886.
Played violin chdren concert at Academy of Music whe
ten years of age.
At fourteen of the founders of the Bal
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1916-07-06
Recent Marriages.

At the home of the brides pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. D. H. Hall. on
Thurston street. Thursday night,
Miss Louise Hall was united in
marriage to G. A. Swain, Rev. G. P.
Coble, of the Presbyterian, church
officiating. The young couple went to
Washington, D. c., on their honey
moon trip. They will reside at
Hagerstown, Nd. The best wishes
of their friends follow them.
Thursday night, at the home of
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1916-07-06
Horse Runs Away.

A horse hitched to a dray wagon
and belonging to john Bottoms, ran
away Thursday afternoon, while
Bottoms 13-year.old son was in the
wagon. An attempt was made to
stop the horse, but to no avail. The
start was made from in front OF
Parker & Clark's wholesale house
and the boy was thrown out at the
Elwood crossing and dragged for
some distance with the lines wrap
ped around his body before being
extricated. DR.. Thurman Mann at
tended the boy who only, suffered
scalp wounds. 1t was narrow es-
cape. ..
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1916-07-06
How did YOU spend the 18th
very pleasantly, we trust.
LOCAL NOTICE.

The demand for young North Car
olinians whose education and train
ing qualify them to take resposible
places in the States advancing de-
development in agriculture, manu-
featuring, and other productive en-
terprises, grows apace. Ofthe ninety
young men who were recently grad,
uated from the Agricultural and
Mechanical College, practically all
had positions waiting for them on
the day of their graduation. These
young men are taking their places
not merely as leaders in the State
material growth, but in its solid
progressive citizenship as well. The
of this great technl-
cal institution appears in tbs issue.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1916-07-06
Home Guard Ready.

The movement for home guard
in the absence of the soldiers met a
ready response and already there
are more than SO signers. II. A
Mills, who has had considerable
experience in military life. will be
the captain of the home guards. or
at least tat is the program now.
An organization will be effected at
an early date.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1916-07-06

Jerome Barker, on Willowbro k
street Miss Emma J. Allen and
Frank Warren were united in the
holy bonds of matrimony, Dr. Sy-
vester Newlin, of the Friends church,
performing the ceremony. lhey
will reside here.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1916-07-06
Death on Venable Street.

Thursday night Mrs. Maude Hall,
agen 81 years, died at her home on
Venable street after a short illness.
The remains were sent to Sloan for
interment the following morning.
The deceased was a native of Surry
county, the wife of T. M. Hall, of
this city.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1916-07-06

Four national railroad unions
threaten to tie up every steam
road in the country. The num-
Der of employees involved NAV
total 100000. They seem to
: have it in their power to stop
all freight and passenger traf-
fic on 25o,600 miles of track.
We have never had a strike
= Of such scope and magnitude.
1t would paraIyze all American :,
industry and commerce and ex-
port trade. A nation of 1OO.-
100000 people would stand
still, while its biggest industry
fought out a question of wages
and hours. A deadlock would
be inconceivably- destructive
Bangor (Me.) News.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-06

George Patten was pleasant
caller at the Union office Tuesday,
and he laughingly remarked, II am
now located on the south side of Rum
river" Mr.. Patten is the possessor
Of a. fine farm, which is located in
section seven in the town of Spencer
Brook, and in section twelve town Of
Baldwin, containing 286 acres. There
is a flowing we'll on the farm which
George prizes very highly. Mr.. Pat
ten is we'll pleased with his new loca-
ton.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-06

The new base ball uniforms have
arrived and are on display at the store
of the Evens Hardware Co. They are
by far the best outfit of uniforms
ever provided for a Princeton ball
team, and no nine in this section will
be attired in a more substantial or
neat set of uniforms. In color they
are white, trimmed with blue, and
the word, "Princeton" adorns the
chest of the shirt. The caps are we'll
made and contain a blue Up" on the
front. The socks are also blue and
white. The business men of Prince
ton, who very generously donated the
uniforms, have the thanks of the ball
team.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-06

Rev: Chas. L. Grunenwald, of. St.
Cloud, secretary to Bishop Busch, will
be here next Sunday and conduct the
services at St. Edwards church in the
morning and in the evening. Two
masses will be read, and at;1O:30 the
Holy Name society will be established
in this parish, the object Of which is
to keep sacred the. name of God
against all proclamation. At the Len
ten devotion in the evening he will
preach a good sermon. :,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-06

Thos. M. Savage, representing the
Minnesota Department of Labor and
Industries, inspected the various bust
ness places of Princeton that contain
machinery to see if proper precautions
to safeguard the public and employees
were being taken Tuesday. He also in
spected restaurants and candy kitch-
ems as to sanitary conditions. Mr.. Saw
age informed US that on the whole con-
ditions in Princeton were satisfactory.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-06

While Lyle Nicely, who is in the en-
ploy Of Henry Shockley, was deliver
ing groceries on Saturday evening
at DR.. Cooney's residence, the
horses started on a driverless excur-
sion, and proceeded directly south a
block and a half before halted, when
Geo. Ross brought them to stop
near the Kettelhodt residence. The
delivery wagon emerged from the or
deal almost total wreck. The top
was smashed, the pole broken, one
hind wheel removed, and the spokes
Of the other wheels were broken. 1t
is estimated that it will cost about
$50 to repair it.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-06

The Rum river is on it's annual
spring rampage; the current is swift
and the waters are high. Numerous
Of the residents Of the village watched
the breaking up of the ice and it's sub
sequent journey down stream, the lat
ter part Of last week and the first of
this with much interest. At Milaca
dynamite was used to break up the
ice. The various lakes and swamps
in this vicinity are also extremely
high.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-06

Arthur Roos is now a full-fedged
travelling man, representing the Kel-
ley, Howe, Thompson Hardware Co.,
of Duluth, and he has his headquar-
tiers at Redfeld, S. D. Mr.. .Roos put
in couple of months in the Duluth
house, familiarizing himself with the
stock, and will beyond doubt make
good, as he is a reliable young man
with plenty Of energy. ~: -
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-06

A. M. Jones, formerly of Princeton
but now of Alexandria, transacted
business here the first of the week.
Mr.. Jones is looking we'll and pros
porous, and that Douglas county has
not dulled his taste for the good
things of life, is evidenced by the
fact that while here he remarked:
Il wouldn't miss the Union for any
paper in the state.'
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-06
Small Farm For Sale

"A farm OF IL 3-4 acres, 9 acres
plow land and balance pasture, .: for
sale. House, barn, chicken coop and
other out buildings on the premises.
This place is only a quarter of a mile
from the village limits of Princeton,
on main corner, and on crushed
rock road. Must be sold at once as
I am going away. MI, ~:
: l6-ltp Fred Ross, Princeton.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-06

Mrs. Ole Hagman, an esteemed resi-
dent Of Maple Ridge, succumbed to a
severe attack of erysipelas on the 9th
ult., at the age Of 48 years, months
and 26 days.. She is survived by her
husband and 10 children.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-06

The streets of 1santi village will in
the near future be lighted by electric
ity supplied by the Eastern Minnesota
Power Co., of Pine City. The 6O-watt
incandescent lamp will be used, and
eighteen will be installed. The pro-
gressive citizens of our neighboring
village are to be congratulated.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-06

Mr.. Adolph Bergeron and Miss Ed
ma Snow will be united in mirriage
next Monday, April 10, and a free
wedding dance will be given that
evening at the Brickton hall, to which
the public is invited.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-06

Mrs. H. A. Humphrey departed for
Wellington, Ohio, Monday morning to
see her father who is seriously sick.
Mr.. Humphrey accompanied her as far
as Minneapolis.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-06

Easter will soon be here and from
time immemorial it has been custom
airy to give jewelry presents at Eas-
ter time. Call and inspect my line of
Crosses, Rosaries and other fine jew
elry. Watch repairing a speciality.
D. R. Byers. 16-1tc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-06

Mr.. and Mrs. G. Gallagher, B. Ben
nett and Miss Hattie Kelly motored
up from St. Paul Sunday, and visited
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. O. B.
Randall. They found the roads in
good condition for autoing aside from
a stretch between Princeton and Zim-
norman,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-06

Again there are rumors to the eff
feet that the Great Northern will
build the long talked of extension
from Milaca northwards this year.
We hope there is some foun,1a-
ton for the rumors. Sooner or later
such an extension will be built, and
then the north end of the county will
have a genuine boom. . -
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-06

J. H. Glade and Walter Marks
leave tomorrow for Ogilvie, where
they will operate a large ranch and
engage in sheep and cattle raising.
Their families will leave for that
place on the 18th. Numerous. friends
wish them success. : .
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-06

Before you start for Princeton to
have your picture taken be sure it is
the first or third Saturday or Sunday
of the month, as these are the only
days you will find Nelson the famous
photographer from Anoka, at his stu
dio in Princeton. 2-tfc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-06

DR.. j. F. HOFFMAN, optometrist, will
be in town on Wednesday and Thurs
day, May 10 and II. Eyes examined
and glasses fitted. Office with DR.. L.
F. Anderson, dentist. 1-tfc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-06

Harness oiled at 81 per set. Bring
in your harness now. Shoe repairing
at prices that will meet with your ap-
proval, and a class Of neat and sub
stantial work that will give you that
satisfied feeling assured. A trial is
all we ask. j. H. Hoffman, the harness
man. 1O-tfc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-06

Aldridge Martin left for his claim
in Montana Monday morning, after
spending several months with his
parents here. He substituted for his
father on the mail route during the
cold weather, which was a great help
to the old gentleman.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-06

AS soon as the frost is out of the
ground the work of lettering the
roads in every section of the county
should be commenced. There ought
to be at least 20 miles of permanent
good roads constructed in Mile Laos
county this year. ...- .:. i
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-06

See the announcement elsewhere in
this issue for the White Progressive
Sewing Machine club. If you are in
need Of a sewing machine, you can
save many $$$$ by cnlisting in this
club. Ewings' Music Store 16-1tc.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-06

Three officers elected at the village
election in Isle failed to qualify, and
H. H. Lybeck has been appointed
councilman in place Of Nels Munson,
O. A. Haggberg has been named re-
corder in place Of L. A. Matter, and
Dan Elgren as assessor in place of
C. S. Mason.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-06

Lady wishes to start a class in
hand-painted china. Call at the Ba-
zaar and see display and get infor-
nation. 15-2tp
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-06

I am prepared to do plain and fan
cy dressmaking. The Snow system
Of cutting used, and a satisfactory fit
guaranteed. Rooms at O. B. New
toms. Ellen Esler. 15-3tp
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-06

Will either sew by the day or at
my home, known as the Ericsson house,
west of railroad track. Mary Ras-
mussen. 15-2tp
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-06

Rufus P. Morton has rented the
office formerly occupied by E. w.
Hatch, in the Townsend block, and
will use same in connection with his
brick and telephone business.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-06

Practically all Of the snow has dis
appeared in this vicinity, and even the
old-timers were surprised at the rapid
ity with which it was transformed to
water.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-06

J. E. Wood left for his home at
Staples yesterday, after spending a
couple of months here visiting rela-
tives and friends.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-06

You have until April Is to join the
White Sewing Machine club. Come
in and let us explain it to you. Ew-
ings' Music Store. 16-1tc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-06

J. A. Smith disposed of two new
Overland automobiles last week to
two of Princeton's respected divines-
Reverends Samuel Johnson and M.
Peterson. Delivery will be made this
week.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-06

Miss Elsie Hull, former science
teacher in the Princeton schools, who
is now an instructor in the Wahpeton,
N D., schools, arrived here Thursday
evening to visit friends.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-06

Mrs. Chas. Keith left on visit to
relatives in Cincinnati last Friday. She
expects to be gone for couple of
months.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-06

What's the matter with st. Cloud
people? At the primary on Tuesday
the proposed council Of newspapermen
was defeated. Evidently a council of
live, wide-awake men was not wanted.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-06

The next dance of the A. O. U. w.
lodge will be given on Thursday even
ing, April 10, instead Of this evening,
as announced in the last issue of the
Union. Bear in mind the change of
date.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-06

Go to the Whitney Lumber Yard for
building materials of all kinds. We
don't keep lumber. We sell it. E. E.
Whitney. 11-tfc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-06

Will trade my 10-room brick resi-
dence with three lots in village of
Princeton for good sound farm horses,
sets of harness or anything 1 can use.
E. P. Moeger, Princeton. 15-4tp
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-06

The Princeton schools closed last
Friday for the annual Easter vacation
of one week, and those of the teach
ers who reside out Of town have left
for their homes.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-06

Homegrown, 1914, recleaned red
clover seed, at $11 per bushel. A. E..
Shaw, Greenbush township, route l.,
Princeton. 16-1tp
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-06

It appears that the Bemidji city
council has rescinded the appointment
of DR.. F. j. Darragh as city physician
of that place. DR.. Darragh is an
osteopath and his selection for the
post was vigorously opposed.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-04-06

Mrs. E. L. Mcmillan and daughters,
Esther, and Harriet, left for Mime
apolis Tuesday morning to visit a few
days.