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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-24
DELHI.

Will Petlon spent last week visiting
his brother in Manchester.
G. C White and Mrs. Louise Swine
burne were in Cedar Rapids Thursday.
Miss Della Jackson Of this place and
E. E. Penningroth were married at
Austin, Minnesota on Wednesday jan
nary II. They will make their home
| in Austin Congratulations.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Furman spent
last week with friends at Hanover,
Illinois.
1 Mr.. and Mrs. James McCauley OF
West Union were visiting Delhi friends
Hast week.
Miss Mae Britt and Daniel Sullivan
were married at st. Johns church
Wednesday, January II, by Rev
Rooney. Their many friends extend
congratulations
Mrs. Bondurant went to Waterloo
Thursday to visit her son, Guy and
family.
Alfred Thomas of Mohall, S. D..
visited friends in town last week.
Mrs. Alice Hunt-Smith Of Oregon
visited her Delhi friends last week
5lShe had been called here by the death
of her sister, Helen, at Lincoln, Neb-
raska.
Miss Mary Hichem of Coggon visited
Carrie Ward last week.
4 The M. E. Ladies Aid Society met al
i|Mrs. L. M. Barnes, Wednesday after.
moon. They will servea 10c luncheon
Smith Of Hopkinton, attended the fun,
! Mesdames Lewis, Stone, Cramer and
Smith Of Hopkinton, attended the fun
Ieral of Betty White Saturday.
4 Grover White came from Waterloo
to attend the funeral of her little neice
Betty White.
: The officers of Silver Lake Rebek
J lah lodge were installed last sTuesda!
|evening by D. D. P. Ora Hindal o
lcroo1ov a nd are az follows.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-24
EDGEWOOD.

EDGEWOOD.
/, Miss Maude Seward was up from
Anamosa and remained over Sunday
with her grandmother, Mrs. Albert
Seward,
| The large residence Of G. F. Hesner
was entirely destroyed by fire or
Thursday morning. The fire started In
the attic and within an hour it burned
to the ground.
j Mrs. Ida Elliott spent Tuesday in
Strawberry Point.
| A farewell party was held for the
Jardahl family last Tuesday evening.
Mrs. James Cross spent last Sat
urday with her daughter in Straw
berry Point.
Mr.. and Mrs. U. G. Elliott were over
Sunday visitors in Oelwein.
J. s. Waite and Co., are going to
install an ice machine for their meat
market in the near future.
Editor Clark was down from Straw
berry Point the first Of the week.
Mrs. Tousley spent Tuesday with
friends in Strawberry Point.
Mrs. Tousley spent Tuesday with
friends in Strawberry Point.
The Basket ball game held Friday
evening between Edgewood land Hop
kinton was a victory for Edgewood
the score being "a to 1c.
Will Kramer made business trip
to Strawberry Point Tuesday.
Miss Lottie Breed came home from
Strawberry Point Tuesday evening aft
er spending a week with her sister
Mr.. and Mrs. A. P. Hatch left Tues
day evening for California.
Robert Wheeler called on home folks
the first of the week.
Ralph Bixby was in Hopkintons last
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Blaine Robbins are
here from Montana visiting relatives
and friends.
George Barr was a business caller
here Wednesday.
Mrs. Martin was in Strawberry
Point last Tuesday.
Mr.. Norm Scovel is home from Tex
as.
Mrs. Myron Stone spent Tuesday
with. her daughter in Greeley
The business men gave a banquet
in the Congregational church Friday
evening at o'clock in honor of Mr..
Servie Smith and Fred Correll, two
Edgewoodl boys who have just re-
turned from the Mexican border.
Harry Wilfong was in Monticello
last Wednesday.
Mr.. w. G. Woodall is now making
| his home with Mrs. Ellen Hosier.
Charlie Peters came home Thursday
from Arlington.
Mrs. Charley Hammond went up to
Arlington Thursday morning to visit
her daughter
| James Shaw has moved his family
into the house formerly owned by
Jack Stone.
Mrs. Donna Taylor was down from
Strawberry Point Thursday.
Miss Helene Hesner came home Fri
day morning from Waterloo.
| Mrs. 2, Wandell spent Wednesday
in Dubuque.
Mrs. Fred Sherman, from north of
Edgewood, who has been seriously i'll.
| is a little better.
Mrs. Doc Coolidge and little daught-
Ter were passengers to Hopkinton last
Friday to see her mother and other
relatives.
Mr.. George Pilkington was in Gree
ley Tuesday.
Mrs. Hampstead from Oneida is Wis
iting in the H. F. Beyer home.
Earl Wilfong of Delaware visit J" his
brother and family recently
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-24

Ross officiating. Congratulations.
Charles Rossow was business cal
Ter in Manchester Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman Smith We're
trading in Edgewood Saturday
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-24

During the month Of December the
purchasing departments of various
railways throughout the country plac-
ed orders for more than twenty-five
thousand cars. II they had done that
a year ago, they would be less OF a
car shortage than exists.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-24
DON'T FORGET.

A verbal or postal card request to
the Eclipse will get you the interesting
Farm Bulletin No. 4-"Swine House"
showing:
Essentials of good Swine House;
Warmth, Sunlight and Shade, Santa
struction Of "Ice Houses, Implement
fence, Small Portable Houses Large
Permanent Houses.
The Eclipse will also supply you
on request the Bulletins showing con-
ton. Ventilation, Location, Conven-
Sheds" Poultry Houses, Garages.
etc.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-24

After the installation, supper was
S served.
Elizab beth Alzina, only child Of Mr..
and Mrs. Rhodes C. White, was born
in Sapulpa. Oklahoma, May l, 1908 and
died at the hospital in Iowa City. jan
uary 1s, 1917, aged years, months,
II days. When four years old she
came with her parents to Delhi and
since has lived among us. About two
months ago. she was taken with what
seemed appendicitis and was quickly
taken to hospital. Examination show
ed very serious as well as unusual
trouble and no hope was given for her
recovery. Her parents were SO anx-
ious to do all in their power fot her
that trained nurse was called who
did everything possible to help bring
recovery. Finally as last hope she
was taken to Iowa City for treatment
at the hospital. Here at 4 o'clock
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-23
Plays Roll of 7Ipsy Woman;
breaches Temperance off Stage

Here's a curious thing-that is, Il
strikes you az sort of curious until you
meet the young lady. Then you realize
it is quite natural.
Edna Hibbard. who plays the role
of Blanny. the little lady who makes
all the trouble. to say nothing of the
cocktah. in Avery Hopwood's funny
farce. Fair and Warmer" which Sell
wyn and Company present at the Ma
tional Theater the week commencing
tomorrow, with a special Christmas
matinee, is just about the most yio-
lent anti-drink advocate that has been
around these parts in many A moon.
Yet eight times Week-unless they
happen to make her play an extra
young lady has to publicly consume
assume the most delightful tipsy role
that has ever been seen anywhere.
Il know just what I'm talking
about" she tells you most emphaticsl-
ly, once you get her started on the
subject. 81 ought to. Spent two
whole years studying the question of
women drinking. l spent part OF the
time among the poor working classes
Of women and the remainder OF the
time among the society girls.
haven't any real sympathy for either
class. but i think l can lind some
excuse for the poor girls. For the
other though, not an excuse in the
world. Most of them do il just be-
cause they think it is smart, and what
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-23
Otis SKINNER COMING
TO NATIONAL THEATER
Noted Actor to Appear in Mister
Antonio" Next Week.

In mister Antonio" the Booth
Harrington comedy. in which Ous
Skinner will be seen at the National
Theater next week. this eminent actor
plays the role of Tony Camaradonio.
an Italian organ-grinder. Tony is an
optimist. philosopher. and lover OF
mankind. Here is some OF his phil
osophy.
Il tell you | got a damn fool inside
O. me. Wen / was Young fella, %.
q year ole. l see peepla ave trOubla.
1 see peepla cry-some woman ave
sick baby maybe-I din care. I look
on. ave plenty trouhla belong to
me. l tink dat troubla wot belong to
me. dat's all de trouhla in de wOTH.
But wait, / got leetIa more ole. l
begin TO ave some troubla about dat
troubla what din belong to me. Yes
sir! / begin to make remember
about dat woman ave sicl: baby may
be. Wen 1 close my eye, ! see dat
woman face, my ear dey ear dat
woman cry. Long time go by-all time
1 git more damn fool dat way. j see
somebody ave bad troubla an If go
away. don do something to 'elp at all,
der bye and bye-I see dat somebody
face: it make a cry at me: wy din
you do somting to 'elp my .troubla?' il
say. So den git 'urt an can't sleep.
80 now. know il don do some
ting for dees gentlemans, IS got such a
beeg troubla-I go al day-neX' day
maybe-'appy all time-but some night
come-w'en Joe an me we sleep out in
de fiel' maybe, an / see dat face
wy din you do something to 'elp dat
beeg troubla? 1t say to me, an I can't
sleep all night 1 am damn fool-By
COLL. / ate myself','
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-23

| Dillingham;, the original producer of
THE Candy Shop" in which William
Rock and Maude Fulton became IA
nous.
Christmas Day will also mark the
beginning of another big innovation
at Polls, the lifting of the war tax.
Mr.. Poll is the first Washington man
ager to extend this courtesy to the
ater-goers, and in view of the big ex-
pense involved in the assembling of a
large company, costumes, scenery and
royalties for successful. musical COM
edy plays, the innovation at Polls
beginning Christmas Day is regarded
as quite in the nature of a Christ
mas gift to the amusement-loving por-
ton of Washington's population. At
the same time Mr.. Poll announces
there will be no change in the popu-
lar scale of prices.
Theater-goers well remember THE
Candy Shop" 1t is the work of
George B. Hobart and Raymond Hub
bell. Hr. Hobart has an international
reputation as the author of musical
comedies and Raymond Hubbell is
equally well known as the author of
the last two spectacles at the New
York Hippodrome.
present these revues. General Manager
James Thatcher and Director Charles
Sinclair have been unusually success
full. Louise Mink. one of the big Shu-
bert stars. is the prima donna of the
new Poll organization, who has come
to Washington endowed with good
looks. a fine voice and a wardrobe
that is said to be without parallel on
the American stage. Elise Bartlett is
expected to be a big favorite in the
opening bill at Hilda Noble, the role
made famous by Maude Fulton in
THE Candy Shop" Billy Lynn will
play the role of candy clerk, the part
in which William Rock scored a won
derful success. Lillian Crossman, the
second prima donna of the organiza-
ton. has just finished two years work
in the ''Zeigfield Follies," and was
formerly identified with 1.-THE Soul
Kiss" and other big musical produc-
| tons.
The management feels that they
have made a big find in Eulalie Young,
the soubrette of the organization.
George Nathason will play the role of
the proprietor of the candy shop and
Jack Squires that of his son. Both
| men have already won their spurs as
! comedians. Sarah Edwards. who for
the past two years has been associ-
ated with De Wolf Hopper and other
operate enterprises. Others among
the principals are Gladys Burren. Billy
Clifton, Carl Lydston and Guy Mich
oils.
Then comes the big Candy Shop
chorus, thirty in number. who have
been described as 'shock line soldiers"
of musical revue. To judge from the
enthusiasm with which they have gone
through their PAGES much is to be ex-
pected from both the "show girls and
the ponies. There are also ten chorus
men in the new organization.
Antonio Bafunno will direct the big
orchestra. and altogether Polls will be
the scene of a theatrical event quite
out of the ordinary. beginning Christ
mas Day.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-23

exhibitions they make Of themselvesg
Then there's the silly chickens
they are too common to be very in
teresting. They laugh and g1ggIe and
snort the afternoon or evening away
over nothing. The sad kind are more
ridiculous.
The amateur vampires are the fun
niest Of the lot. think" said Miss
Hubbard. though. OF course, it's hard
TO say that there are any Of the
funny. but this type usually starts
vamping on the third drink and IL
she's not stopped in time she's just a.
like as not to burst out with 90
la-la'"
The chicken who thinks she 10
clever is an awful pest She insists on
Bell Wright in the open where he
can't defend himself"
But. now can you talk about these
lady imbibers as you do and then 60
out there night after night and drink
all that stuff YOURSELF"
Foolish. don't you know that's just
a stage cocktail" she asked. why
never took a sip of an Intoxicating
drink in my life. was going TO once,
but the woman at the next table to
mine i'm the place where / had gone
for that dip into the gay life hap
pened TO look over at me, Just as 1
started to take that first drink and
suddenly burst out laughing said. oh
George. look at that kid trying to
drink out OF two glasses at the same
time"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-23
b. F. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Momentous, mirthfuI, and melodious
attraction will give the necessary dis
tinction and value to the holiday bill
at B. F. Keith's Theater this week.
On Christmas Day there will be three
shows, 2:15, SIS, and S:15. Two head
liners VIII jointly rule the program,
one being the presentation by Marion
Criag Wentworth, author of Nazimo-
vas War Brides" of her new one
act symbolic dramatic triumph, 'Ths
Bonfire Of Old Empires. In the cast
are Geraldine O'Brien, Joseph Mason,
George Webb. and John Daley.
The other stellar feature will be the
De Wolfe Girls, Georgette and Capt.
tola. in Marion Sunshine's Clothes,
Clothes. Clothes" introducing Misses
Helen Afford and Marie Prescott as
the maids in waiting.
Nine. Doree's Celebrities are another
special inclusion sure of gratifying
tribute Of welcome. The singers will
give Impressions of the Greatest
operate Artists" including Caruso,
Destinn. Martinelli, Garden. Plancpn,
Scott, Homer, and Farrar. These will
be reproduced to the very life with
makeup and costumes, singing their
most familiar masterpieces. Other
attractions will be the musical COM
edy star, Dorothy Bremen, "The
Lady Dainty OF songland;" Austin
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-23
Moore's Garden-"The Square
Deceiver."

HAOVhC nc o4oaAS
Deceiyer."
Harold Lockwood will be the pic
tured star at Moore's Garden Thea
ter the first four days of Christmas
week when the feature of the photo
play bill will be his latest release,
THE Square Deceiver." This silent
comedy-drama places upon the screen
a story of youth and love in which
a young millionaire foregoes the lux
uries of his great fortune to find the
dream girl who will want him for
himself and not for the balance
showing in his check book.
Pictured in the role of the girl will
be seen Pauline Curley, who is fast
becoming one Of the most popular
ingenues on the screen.
The last three days of the holiday
week at the Garden will be made
lively by the presentation of a new
William Russell subject, New York
Luck" in which this daring young
athlete Is reported to disclose a reck-
lessness that mas not heretofore been
equalled in the silent form of drama.
One of the most sensational scenes
depicts struggle between two men
dangling on the steel cables in an
elevator shaft. The story of New
York Luck" is that of a young man
from a small town in Maine who de-
cides to take the metropolis by
storm. His reception is not quite
what he had anticipated. but he
sticks nevertheless and finally over
comes the handicaps that are placed
upon him.
All features will be supported by
shorter films and well-chosen orches-
trail Accomplishments.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-23
Poll WILL LIFT WAR
TAX At HIS THEATER
Owner of House Here Decides to
Personally Pay War Charges.

That there is q sentiment in the
theatrical business is happily ex-
pressed in the following letter that
Fred G. Berger. manager Of Polls
Theater, has received from his boss
in New Haven:
Dear Mr.. Berger:
"As has been indicated to you be-
fore. 1 have quite a sentimental as
well as financial interest in my
Washington theater.
LAS a citizen of the United States,
I am more than proud, during these
times, to be the proprietor Of
theater in our National Capital.
housing as it does the biggest men
in the nation and those whose minds
and time are freighted with great
responsibilities.
Il have been advised that great
numbers OF the enlisted men OF the
nation are patrons of my Washing
ton house. I desire TO do something
for them and for my patrons gen
orally in the National Capital
You will, Therefore, take this let
ter as a final direction to lift the
war tax from the sale of seats at
my theater in Washington, and In
stead of charging that to the pur-
chaser Of tickets. you will please
send me weekly memoranda OF the
amount of the tax, and will reim-
burse you with my personal check.
I have already indicated to you
my desire that the musical revues.
which will hereafter be the policy
at your house. shall be put on in the
biggest possible way.
wishing you and my other
Washington employees the eompli-
ments of the season. am,
Yours very truly,
IS. z. POLL.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-23
observation-disclosures.

An attraction new to the Columbia
Burlesque wheel. THE New Bon Ton
Girls" makes it first local appearance
ut the Gayety Theater next week.
The opening musical burlesque, AT
the Movies" in two acts and seven
scenes.
Then there are several vaudeville
numbers of superior merit. Lester
Allen. in the character of the comic
tramp. heads the big cast which
numbers in its ranks such well-known
entertainers as Joe Opp. John Barry.
Tony Cortelli Edward Miller. Irene
Chesleigh. Babe Clark and Jeanne
Wakefield. For the chorus work there
are over score of attractive
maidens, who have been provided
with handsome costumes.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-23

Manager Brylawski, of the Cosmos
Theater, this week is celebrating
Christmas week with the presentation
of the finest and costliest spectacular
in popular vaudeville. "Quakertown
to Broadway" a whimsical allegory
of life, love and laughter. set to music
by Joseph Burrowes. The company,
headed by Irene Williams, a Wash
ington girl, includes Ned Norton. a
clever comedian, and beauty
chorus supreme" headed by Dellbert
Benn. The production was staged by
Edwin T. Emery.
Kubelik. the noted violinist, and
Minnie Bud Harrison. 1.-THE Girl
from Dixie will be Other exceptional
attractions. For the pleasure of the
children Emmett's Dogs will give a
novel exhibition; Mora and Elliot,
will present THE Quarrel" and
Rand and Rand will entertain with
songs, dances and breezy chatter.
The film features will include the.
Vitagraph new production, 1.-THE Grell
Mystery" with Earle Williams as the
picture star, for matinee entertain
ment; a new Alice Howells laugh
maker, 'Neptune's Naughty Daugh-
ter" and the Hearst Pathe News.
Today's performances, starting at 3
p. m, will feature the Oriental mu-
steal spectacle, Hello. Egypt"
Butch" McDevitt, the millionaire
for a day." Bruce buffet, in Via
Wireless" and the other acts of last
weeks bill.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-23
"What's Your Husband Doing?'
Promises a Riot of Mirth

George V. Hobart. the author Of
the rollicking farce, What's Your
Husband Doing?" which opens at the
Belasco Theater Monday, December
"a. was asked, recently. his opinion
of the effect the war is having on
the theater.
Said Mr.. Hobart: 81 feel that, at
this time. people who 60 to the the
Gter want to forget. for the time. the
grimness of war-that they want
something in the lighter vein.
Regardless of the war. in its eff
feet upon business in general, peo-
pie will 60 to see the play and ap-
plaud, If they like it. If it impresses
them enough, they will tell their
friends about it. and consequently
the theater is filled every perform
ance, and the play is a financial, and
in most cases an artistic success.
If the people don't like a play. they
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-23
foot, loot" Open, Christmas.

foot, Toot!" a musical comedy in
three acts, will be given its initial
presentation by Henry w. Savage
Christmas Day. 1t will be an early
after-holiday attraction at the Ma
tional. Edgar Allan woolf has written
the book and Berton Braley the
lyrics. The music is by Jerome Kern.
Its locale is a railway terminal of a
Western town, a Pullman train in mo-
ton and an open country at the foot
Of the Rockies. The story has to do
with the adventures of those who have
berth reservations upon the car and
with an ensemble of Indians and
Grecian dancing girls.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-23
Creel Committee Gives
Sanction to Film Play

The United States government,
through the committee on public In
formation. has placed its stamp Of ap-
proval upon The Rose Of Blood" the
William Fox film production, pictur1ng
Theda Bara in the principal role.
which depicts the efforts Of the revo-
lutionists to overthrow the govern
ment of former Car Nicholas. and
constitutes the major attraction az
Moore's Strand Theater the last three
days of this week.
This approval has been given In the
face Of the statement of Maj. Funk
houser. Chicago film CENSOR that he
had refused a permit for showing tNc
production in Chicago because NE
committee on public inform don.
which exercises much the same aort a
supervision over motion pictures that
it does over newspapers, had request
ed such action.
As a matter Of fact, accord q to Mr..
Creel; Mai. Funkhouser war responsi-
BILE for calling the attentiC n of IN
government TO the fiirn-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1917-12-23
Who's Who in the Pictures

lied Prouty, Cooper Hale Hamilton in What's
Your Husband Doing?" at the Belasco.
"A the Sewyn farce, Fair Warmer" the
attraction the National this week.
3Austin Webb in a from Hit the Trail" B. F.
Keith's
4-Hary Cooper, with "The Sporting Widows" the Gayety.
5-Elo and Mora in 1.-The Quarrel" the Cosmos.
6-Wallace Reid NAN o Mountain" at Loew's
Columbia.
"A from New York Luck" featuring William Rus
SELL at Moores Garden.
S-W. S. Hart in 1.-THE Silent Man" Moores Strand.