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The Washington times., 1917-09-16
crandaIrs.


Billie Burke will be pictured at
crhndalrs today in 'Srhe Mysterious
Miss Terry" from the story by Go
lett Burgess. Miss Burlxe's role is
that OF Miss Wentworth. a debutante.
who tires Of society life and in a
spirit OF adventure, dons shabby
cloth and as Miss Terry" obtains em-
ployment in small shop and goes to
live in cheap boarding house, where
she Is regarded as a woman OF mys-
terry.
As time goes on, strange things
happen TO her fellow -boarders. One,
. writer, finds his stories suddenly
acceptable to a leading magazine,
another becomes social secretary 70 a
millionaire, and others, likewise. find
their dearest wishes gratified. with
out suspecting the source OF their
good fortunes. The identity OF the
mysterious one Is not revealed until
the end OF the picture and the audi
ences, too, are kept equally In the
dark. This picture win again be
shown tomorrow and Tuesday.
Mother O'lIiss," q photoplay Of
strong heart appeal. is the screen
subject announced for Wednesday,
with Ruth clifford and Rupert Julian
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couple for whom she works, the
father Sendeayors to reach q settle
ment to avoid publicity and scandal,
The attorney sets about the case, but
nnds himself opposed By the girls at
torney, as well as the girls determi-
nation to compel the settlement that
VIII Insure her son the advantages he
Is entitled to. A series OF Intensely
interesting Developments follow, lead
ing to q logical and happy ending. !,
The company which Is special
one. ID In the main the same which
toured the South with Mr.. Shea last
season, including Edna Buckler,
chaflotte Purkett Theresa Lawrence.
w. A Whitecar. Raymond Bramiey,
Richard Barrows, James J. Cassidy,
B. Vernon, Kate Guyon. ]. B. BenJa-
min "
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PoIr.-..Connon Clay

Common Clay" is a new American
drama in three Rcts and an eoilogue
by Cleves Kinkead, headed by
Thomas z. Shea and a special cast,
will be the attraction at the Polls
Theater this week. starting this
evening. 1t depicts both high and
low life in a large city. Ellen Neal.
who Is FIRST seen as n maid In a home
Of wealth, is the one around whom
the play centers. She is a girl who
loves fun and life.
Betrayed by the SON Of the wealthy
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strand.

within the. Law" the greatest le-
gitimate stage success for q decade.
will be presented on the screen at
Moore's Strand Theater beginning to-
day and continuing for the entire
week. The leading role Is wildly
portrayed by Alice Joyce. who, as
Mary Turner. department store girl,
is accused OF stealing from her EN-
pioyer Although innocent she ls
convicted and sent to prison Tor three
years. After her release she learns
that a clever lawyer can devise many
ways to circumvent the law snd keep
his client out Of jail in spite Of his
law-brealkinE. BY making use Of this
discovery Mary becomes the wealthy
ring-Ieader OF group OF crooks who
break the law continually but still
remain within the law" Both the
honor and dishonor OF the underwood
are admirably shown.
The talented screen star, Harry
Morey, plays the part OF Joe Carson, q
noted forger who falls IN love with
Mary. He watches over her, protects
her in every way, and fo- years goes
straight" for her. In the ANAL drar
matte scene he goes to the electric
chair for her.
The screen version of Bayard Veil
ler's wonderful story pictures many
busy department store scenes which
(continued on Page 1e, Column IL
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Miss Billie Burke will begin =
weeks engagement at the National
Theater tomorrow night in Clare
Knmmer's new iplay. The Rescuing
Angel" The piece. a comedy. with
its scenes laid in America, has been
staged by Arthur Hopkins. who pro-
duced Miss RUNNERS other plays.
"a Successful Calamity" and Good
Gracious, Annabelle." Washington
pIaygoers will recall the former,
which was seen here last season with
William Gillette in the principal role.
"The Rescuing Angel" Is said to be
characterized by the same smart dia-
iogue that caused Miss Hummer to be
heralded as one of the most promis-
ing OF American dramatists when her
first plays were presented last season.
and is said to haze the added advan-
tage Of a more dramatic story than
either of its predecessors. The lccale
is American and so are the characters,
and the period Of the play Is the
present. Miss Burke's role Is said to
be happily suited to her personality
and talents.
Mr.. Hopkins has assembled an in
teresting cast for the stars support
II includes Marie wainwright. Rob-
ert Mcwade, Frederick Perry. Claude
GilIingwater. veterans Of many Broad
way successes: Roland Young and
Richard Barbee, both of whom were
seen here with Mr.. Gillette In "A Sue
cessful Calamity" Walter Schellin.
Dana Desboro. Elmer Brown, and
Rhoda Beresford-
Robert Edmond Jones. the Ameri-
can artist commissioned by the Rus
sian ballet to design the decorations
for the production OF ''Til Eulen-
spiegel" last year. designed the set
tings. +. >ziegfeld. jr., Is associated
with Mr.. Hopkins in the presentation.
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Gayety.


Apparently a burlesaue season IL
not complete without Al Reeves, ana
the announcement that his Big Beauty
Show will play its annual engagement
at the Gayety Theater this week will
be. received with delight by his fol-
lowers. The man who originated
Give me credit. boysl" is ee1ebrat-
ing his twenty-sixth year In bur
lesque by Offering what Is said TO be
the best show OF his career.
The entertainment has been styled,
EThe Gown Shop" and comprises
three acts and several scenes. Heading
the big aggregation Is Dave Lewis.
who for years has been q featured
comedian with shubert productions.
Jean leighton, o. W. Braddock. May
bella Gibson, Johnnie Dove, and the
Woods Sisters are other prominent
members of the cast.
Numerous meritorIous vaudeville
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specialties are to be introduced.
among which will be a brand-new
sketch by Reeves himself. in the
course OF which he viii Introduce his
song, "Pve Done Ny Bit for BurIesque.
Now I'm Doing My Bit for the Flag"
A chorus OF attractive girls Is prom
ised and the musical numbers were
written especially for this show.
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stars. Commencing Thursday and
continuing for the remainder OF the
week, Down To Earth" the newest
Douglas Fairbanks picture, win be
shown.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-16
NIGHT

o:3o Organization OF B Y.
P. u.
7:2o to 7:3o Praise Service
led by Mrs. Halle Titsv orth and
Alonzo Donlow.
7:3o to 800 Impromptu
talks and senterce prayers.
500 Sermon by pastor
Collection and reports OF n
nancial committee.
This is our Dollar Rally Day
and we desire that every membei
attend and their dollar il yot
can't come send it.
Come and serve with US and W.
will do thee good. All are in
vited, as we have plenty OF room
and we will make your stay
pleasant with US.
The Pastor,
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-16
A STRONG MINI STER GONE

Rev. Elijah Homes oi Duquoir
died last Thursday alter Ions
illness.
lie was pastor ot Mt. z OF
Missionary Bspt',t church oi iha
ci,y and an able minister
He was "a years old at the
time oil his death had been twice
married and was the father OF "a
children.
Peace &c his ashes. He makes
three ministers oi the Mt. Olive
B.pnst Assocission that haze
passed from labor 10 reward
within lev days oi zach other
The supply OF m'nistc'sis beeem-
inR exhausted and more young
m-n snoild aspire fr ordination
and some OF the old soups should
i.ll into the ranks ard get busy.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-16
PROGRAM
For The Unity Baptist Church,
Brookport,r ILL.,, Sunday Feb.
18, 1917.
MORNING

From $50 to o:3o. Sunday
School.
From Io:3o to 1900, Praise
3.rv ce; Lead,rs Bro. Ike Moore
WIN Ellsworth.
rI:o5 Instrumental Solo
Miss Margie Tandy OF Metropolis
II:Io Recitation
Mrs Jennie Cowper Metropolis,
It:Is Instrumental Solo
Miss Carrie Urquhart. Metropolis
rI:so Paper Mrs. Lee Bel
Dukes, Metropolis.
li:7s Music
iI:3o Paper. Mr.. Geo. L. B
McGrary OF Metropolis
Solo Miss Jennie Woods OF
Metropolis.
1885 to 1900 Sermon.
1900 Collection. Announce
ment and Benediction.
AFTERNOON
1890 to 200 Song Service
conducted by Mrs. Annie Black
we'll and James Baker.
400 to z:Io Address. Mrs
Laura Long. Belgrade. q ~
ais Duett Mrs. Ruth Don
low and Mamie Max veil.
a:2o Address. Mr.. u. w
Long, Belgrade.
Welcome Address. Mayor II
w. Holiheld.
Response Edgar McCrary
2:soto $500 Address Bro
lanes Robinet and fr sentatior
OF Pulpit.
800 Sermon Rev. Johr
Adams and presentation OF Bible
Remarks by Pastor
Collection and Benedic,ion
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-16

Text Luke 2I:i7. AT Jas
our pastor preached another very
able sermon and Brother D b.
Barnhill, was received to men,
bership. At 7 45 our pastor
preached anet ther strong sermon.
The Carnation club will nee.
at the home OF Mrs. Agnes Smith
this week. also they made their
annual report for 1910 and for
the last quarter OF 1915 which
was $II6.S3.
Under the management OF Mrs,
Malinda Foster the Bible Insli-
tute will meet at the home OF
Mrs. Nettie Mack in. Friday at
1880 p. m.
Mrs. Anna Owens. is on the
sick lisit. 'sbS
Mrs. Ammanda Wrice. is still
improving.
Mrs. Bette St James. is not
improving. She has been sick
all winter.
We are panied to learn OF the
death OF Elders I. w Winston,
Elijah Holmes. of Duquion, and
Rev. G. w. Braddock. OF Md.
City. Our loss is Eeven's gain.
The families have our S, mpa,hy.
Mrs. Jessie McGee. has a sick
girl and she has just recovered
from a 8 weeks spell OF sickness
herself.
j.. Taylor.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-16
or OF the City OF Metropolis.

W W ihN lily VI "@tiOPO'os
He has made splendid mayor
and is entitled 10 another term.
Ii is not necessary 10 ssy much
in this article as every voter
Knows that he possess business
qualifications which especially fit
MIN Tor The Office 10 which he
lspires and through whose infu-
ence and lar sightedness has
brought Metropolis in touch with
the outside business and manu-
iacturing world, and TOO il was
largely through him that Metro
polls landed the stove plant
We look upon Mr.. Mccartney
as being a man equal TO the office
he IS easily approached and is
courteous and big hearted, and
ihe poor can have an audience
with him on any matters pertain
ing to business. Give his claims
fair and impartial consideration.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-16
We arc in sympathy with the
relatives.
DIED SUDDENLY

Mr.. Edward (Pigeon) Nuel
OF Broadway, died very sudde nj,
Sunday about six o clock p. m
His death was caused from a
hemorhage which vas brough,
about by severe coughing spell
He had been in poor health for
some time was able to be up and
around in the house and had trie
to work some.
He leaves a wife, two sisters
step-son and host OF relatives
and friends ID mourn their loss
One sister lives in Buffalo N. Y
and the other, Mes Nancy Lee.
lives in Chicago.
The Odd Fellows will have he
body in charge and the funeral
will be held at the A NJ. l..
church Frissy at 3:oop. m.
conducted by the pastor Rev. !
S Stone. assisted by Rev. B.
McCrary
The widow and relatives have
our sympathy.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-16
THANKS

Metropolis. III Fsb. Il, II
take this means oil thank
inr,he officers aud members oi
the Club Convent who so
ably. freely and willingly assisted
me in making our past session
.a.a grand success. not oni,
hs.aeially. bu, along all other
liacs.
rerl,ng ,hu CD h" b'essed
our combined efforts Tor eooo >
and that. love and union prevails
among US. I again thank YOU.
BlssIE M. Cork.
President for Pass Quarter
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-16
Centfalia. III. Feb IL, I
our sym pathy.

Centfalia. H. Feb IL, ~
Rev. ] b. McCrary, Dear Sir.
This comes to inform you that
| see in the columns OF yo,r pap r
that the Board is set for March
I4th. But / am sorry to say that
we will aot be | repaired to enter
tain the Board at that time " e
will try 10 be prepared 10 enter
tain the Board the next quarter
but not this one as we are max
ing a number OF official charge,
Ia esr ehoreh woSk that - prov
ing a great help to church - d
community at large. Arranging
to take up some other matters
pertaining 10 our financial plans
Tor the year we canno, accept you
al this tme a. | wrote you tha,
il We decided to take il we would
let you know in plenty oi tims
Hoping that you will be able tu
SC the board ia location to the
best advantage oil us all.
We are having a great revival
Or. Smart oil Selma Ala. is con-
ducting the meeting with much
success; from Feb. 5th up to this
time we have had ~ additions to
the church greater the greater
number being old folks; he is a
great preach her it will do good to
have him run your meeting. he
doesn't pastor any church would
be very pleased il you would have
him conduct your meeting. The
old citizens here say that this
town is stirred rs never befoie.
| Hoping to hear from you soon
am yours in Christ.
]. w. Fits.
Pastor Second Baptist Churel
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-16
HARRISBURG
Dear Editor :

Please allow space in your pa
per to sayfhat our pastor was
with US Sunday.
Curley Hunter IS very sick at
this writing.
would like TO say what are
we doing a, this time in this Dis
trict in regard Education for the
upbuilding of our peopl. along
Industrial education and the, i'm
proving OF the intellect! | be-
Hlieve the time has come that the
idle brain should be improved
and in elect prepared to do
something. | believe before a
man is fit for an officer oil a church
he should have the very highest
school training Some as COL
sider the men who works the
earth should have the highest in
tellectusl agricultural training
as we'll as a machinest, yet we
stand back and say there is Moth
ng Tor our 1ys aid girls to do.
yet we lail TO prepare them Tor
life along all line-of culture,
What are we doing the upbuild-
ing OF our churches both n orally
and Intellectually. We say that
sinners have got hard to be
brought to Ch ISL What is the
matter! Is it because that man
don't understand? He should
be trained that you may bring
him to the light oil the gospel.
No man refuses the gospel ex-
eept he who is ignorant
Rev. Geo Brown.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-16
DIED

The mother OF Bro Thorn .
Harmon, OF this city died at the
home OF her relatives in Mem
phis. Tenn. Sunday OF old age
and a complication OF diseases
She lived here for some time with
her son and was member oi the
Ist Baptist church.
Peace to her ashes.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-16
RESOLUTIONS

whereas She Great and Su-
ereme Rulcr OF the universe mas
In His infinite wisdcm fenosed
from among Us one oi our worthy
and esteemed members. Sister
Addie Pniimore aud whereas the
long and intimate relation heio
With he, in the faithful discharge
of her dities 10 this circle makes
,eminen,ly BETTING that We re-
cord our appreciation OF her
Therefore.
Resolved that she wisdom and a.
biiisy which she has exercised IN
the aid OF our Sewing Circle
by service, coniributisns and
couasrl will be held IN grateful
remembl ance.
Resolved that the sudden re-
noyal OF such a lite from among
our midst leaves vacancy and a
shs low that will be deeply real-
ised by all members and friends
OF the Sewing Circle and will
prove a serious loss to the COM
munity and public
Resolved that with deep $, M
na,hy for the bereaved relatives
OF the deceased. we express our
hop- that even so great loss to
Us all may be overuled for good
by Him that doe,h all things
we'll
Resolved thsts copy oil this
resolution be spread upon the
records oi this Circle. a copy be
printed in the local paper and a
copy be sent to the bereaved
family.
Done by order OF Sewing Circle
this Day Feb. and 1917
Ms. Maggie Reed. Pres.
Mrs. Susie Manc, ,. Sec'y
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-16
UNITY. ILL.
Dear Editor:

Dear Editor:
Your letter received and con-
tents noted. Please extend my
thanks to Rev. Phillips. for his
donation OF ST.. appreciate
very much kindly feeling and
sympathy extended to me by the
brethren, also please note that
the w. Z. M Society OF Colp.
sent me $3.50. Sist. Millie
Greer. is Pres, and Rev. j. D..
Davis. pastor These reminders
hsinz 10y to one that is afflicted.
am very weak but ] think
am gradually improving.
Yours in Christ.
J. NJ. Blake.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-16
SPARTA
Editor Gazette :

Editor Gazette:
am pleased to say through
your paper that last Sunday the
Ath our services were cut short on
the account the blizzard. We had
our S. S. but no preaching. The
~ services OF both School and
church were we'll attended and
Rev. P. b French, our pastor de-
livered a strong sermon from
Leviticus I4:6. AT 500 p m.
the CON munion was observed
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-16
T.F. Mccartney Announces.

In this issue OF The Gazette.
vill be found the announcement
OF Mayor T. F. Mccartney. as a
candidate for reelection for May
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-16
METROPOLIS.
To The Gazette /:
Moderator

To The Gazette:
Please give space in your
paper to say that the Eddyville
Quarterly meeting oil the Fee
Baptist church will convene in
the city OF Metropolis. Wednes.
Feb al. and TIE local committee
is on the look out for homes end
arranging matters TO make the
occasion a pleasant one All
sister churches in the city are
asked TO visit the session as we
want TO make this meeting a suc-
cess. We will close ont on the
2 9Th with rally Will you deai
readers help Us as we solicit you'
aid
Yours 10 Christ.
Rev. w. Barnett. Pastor
]. A Baker. Clerk.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-16
NOTICE.

As the Executive Board and
Ministers aud Deacons Union
cannot meet with the end Baptist
church IN March. sho will lake
the Board. The meeting will
hold two days. Tn, rsday and
Friday before tic Z ID Sunday
Let me hear from ysu.
The above named cl urch is 1T
Centralia. III.
]. b. McCRARY.
Moderator
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-02-16
CENrRALIA

Please allow space to say fe W
words about our city and churc h
work. Every thing is progress
ing and people OF our race con.
tinue 20 come here IRON the South
A revival is in progress at our
chnrch OF which am pastor. con-
Quoted by Re-. ] X. Smart the
Southern Evangelist and he is
doing great work i'm our city
"a have been added TO the church
he wa recommended TO me by
the leading pastor OF our district,
and feel safe TO recommend him
10 any pastor. Much succe,s to
your paper.
I w. Fits
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-04-05
HELP The COLORED SCHOOL

The coored people are working hard
to add an industrial department to
their school. which will cost about $500
when built and fully equipped. Patrons
of this school have contributed literally
and up to this time have pledged about
one half of the amount. They will now
appeal to the white people of the town
to help them in their progressive eff
fort to build this department and trust
that they will give them financial help.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-04-05
John THOMAS DOOLEY.

John Thomas Dooev. only son of Mr..
and Mrs. Patrick Dooley OF 237 W. 18th
was run down by an automble on Jan
usry 20. After week of keen suffer
ing he passed away on January 9th at
the Westlake Hospital. DR.. Dooley
was born at Lancaster. Ky. March u.
ls72. He came To Los Angeles twelve
years ago. whore he has since resided
He was a faithful employee of the
Pioneer Paper Co.. having been with
that firm tor the past nine years. His
funeral was held from st. Vincent :
Church ON Tuesday, January 30. with
Solemn Requiem Mass. lnterment was
in Calvary. Fl Los Angeles Tidings.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-04-05
MAKING GOOD.

Mr.. Gowen Bourne. formerly Of this
place. and son of Mr. and Mrs. jim
Wood Bourne, who now reside IN Dan
vile. after completing business course
at the Danville Business college, is now
the official sienographer to the First
Assistant at the Southern Railway, in
Danville. at handsome SALARY. Gowen
graduated at the high school here two
year. ago and his friends and class
mates are rejoicing over his latest pro-
motion.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-04-05
CLEAN UP LANCASTER

Will every woman in Lancaster see
that her premises are cleaned of trash
piles. ashes. cans and other winter &C
foundations. and have lime spread in
s3mp,aceswhere this trash has been.
Already the deadly hv is on hand De-
stroy him and his breeding places at
once and keep down disease. See that
your front streets and cutters are clear
Of dirt and papers. Let's make Ian
caster "Spotless Town" this year.
II can be done if every woman does her
duty to say nothing of the men.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-04-05
Our high grade flour is guaranteed to
please YOU or money back. Hudson.
Hughes & Farnau.
DRAWING POWER
OF "PATRIA"

Vaudeville actors and managers all
over the country are showing the great
est interest in the progress of the In
ternational's photo.plsy serial supreme
"Patria, in which Mrs. Vernon Castle
is the star. ''Patria' is a part of the
program in more vaudeville houses to-
day than any photo-play ever produced.
The amazing part of this fact, to the
actor at least. is that the theatre-go-
ing public is crowding the houses pri-
marily for the purpose of witnessing
this remarkable photo-pav. Each week
is better than the preceding one and
the international announces that each
of the final episodes of the serial is
equal to the best of motion picture
features. Newspaper critics all over
the country are unanimous in the as
sertion that 'Patria" is the greatest
serial ever produced.