Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-17

large sum and his parents are inclined
to believe his guilt because of his
sudden disappearance. Thru the
cieverness of Alyira Boggs an orphan
the conspiracy Of Harvey Barton is un.
covered.
Well Acted,
William Veith, in times past has
been assigned to various roles but as
III Wheeler, proprietor of a country
store, he was at his best. In the third
anu fourth acts, Mr. Veith has con
siderable to do and he accomplishes
his task in a pleasing manner.
Edmund Dougherty is presented as
bud Wheeler, country lad discharg-
oi from his position, enacts his part
well. Mr. DOugherty's fury at his
cousins resentment, was well present.
ed.
To Edwin Mates was assigned a
mcst difficult part. Mr.. Mates was
seen as Harvey Barton drummer
and 1t is he who conspires to oust
young Wheeler from the affections of
Dora Barton. the young heiress.
Miss Loretta Otto is starred in the
presentation of the annual play this
year. Miss Otto is given the role of
Dora Barton, Eli's niece and heiress to
fortune. Miss Otto has a most diff
licnlt part to present but easily ac-
compliahed her part in artistic fash
ion
Mrs William Veith, as aunt Han
nah, Ellis wife proved herself to be an
actress OF more than mediocre ability
Mrs Veith presented the part of
country woman.
William Mulholland, as Jimsy Flana-
gan, an Irish grocer clerk, was one
of the enjoyable features of the play,
Bill' gets off his lines" in true IT.
ish fashion and kept the audience in
an uproar thruout the play
Miss Emma Poutre as Jerusha Jane
Alvira Boggs, an orphan girl, did ex-
ceedngly well This was Miss Pou-
tres first appearance in home talent
plans and she bids fair to be ranked
as q professional before long.
Lawrence Mates as Jasper White, 4
negro under suspicion Is very amusing.
Mr. Mates has a real dark makeup
and gets off the talk of a southern ne
gro in nice manner
AS the chief Of the Jayville police
force liern Schilfgens was very anus
ing Mr.. Schiiigens is known on the
stage as Otto Guchenheimer and
whether given that name or not there
would be little doubt in the minds of
the audience as to his nationality af-
ter hearing him recte his lines
A fair sized house greeted the eff
forts of the amateurs last evening,
and they should play to a capacity
house Wednesday at the second pre-
sentation
The play is high tribute to the
ability Of Father Miller who is direct
ing the young actresses and actors.
During the intermission between
acts IIentrichs orchestra furnished
most delightful music.
The following is the cast of charac.
ters:
Eli Wheeler, who keeps the corner
store ... William Vaith
Bud Wheeler his son, home from
the city ..,... Edmund Dougherty
Harvey Barton, Buds cousin "drum.
mer' ............E Edwin Mates
Jimsy Flanagan. recently landed.
and remarkably green ..........
..............W William Mulholand
Otto Guckenheimer, Jayville's Chief
OF Police ...... Henry Schiffgens
Jasper White always under suspi.
cion ........... Lawrence Mates
Dora Barton, Ellis Niece and Heiress
to $6l00O ..,.., Miss Loretto Otto
lernsha Jane Alyira Boggs. an or.
phan ...... Miss Emma Poutre
Aunt Hannah, Eli's wife .........
...............M Mrs. William Veith
Scene Plot.
First Act "A country store in Hi.
nois
Second Act The dining room in Eli
Wheeler's home.
Third and Fourth Acts Same as
second,
Musical program by TIentrichs or
chestra.
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