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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-11-06
For Sale.

Buick Delivery Truck, capacity
1000 pounds, solid panel body doors
in rear, first class condition, at very
low price. Also l Studebaker same
as above.
II THE HESS CARRIAGE co.
Hagerstowu, Md
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-11-06

The suburbanite can now get fire
experience in trench digging in his
garden.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-11-06
N. P. Operator Wanted

Good Moving Picture Operator Wanted
at Empire Theatre. Winchester, Va. Can
a. so use Job Printer
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-11-06
Horse for Sale.

One good driving mare, harness and bne-
gy. and carriages fer sale In goDd condi-
ton. Horse wears old. Apply to Spir
of Jefferson office N At.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-11-06

We see from the fnancia Statement
of Clarke county that the sum of So,
3o5. 80 was realized from tolls on thu
CastieInan's and Berry's Ferry bridge
during the last fiscal year. After de
Quoting all exp nses. including interes
on the bridge bonds, which amounted t.
x2.8l4 80 balance of $3.50 81 wa
turned into the county treasury. l
looks like the clarke county bridges ar
md invest ment
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-11-06
D. H. SEIBta'
General Repair

North Mildred Sire, ,.-0eeu,ls'
- GENERAL BLAeGggssppis;' !.
WAGON and BuG0i
If you have any .bays - Il
Will Be pleased 20 ~ VI
out to- me. n r .s
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-11-06
$500 Rss'e.

! reward Of s25 % vi, ,. rs z
dence that will leso = Z .. .'srliss =, =. B Z.
yiction Of the patty %. q - c,ors,5 2
the Tick House o. s s.s.,,, :
and George streets s IA l9ss, 20
morning, October ~. .VysTTiOs i
Advocate Copy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-11-06
Poster Notices for Sale.

Potter notices TO post your lard apainst
b Mt ng, for sale at the Spirit of Jefferson
Office
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-11-06
SATURDAY, November 1Oth. 1877

commencing at Up. M. the following val
uaole personal property;
ONE HORSE
4 good one, can be ufec for any purpose,
TWO YOUNG COWS
giving good yield of milk; two head OF
Young Fat steers, three head OF Hogs in
good condition.
aIsCELLANEOUS
Mo asses pump, 80 gallon oil tank. hour
scales. will weigh up to 600; paper cutter.
sprsy pnmp, farm bell. b-dstead, coal
sioye. medium sizp; sheet iron stove. riding
harshear plow. one horse Oliver chilled
plow. new. spring wagon. good one; rub
Der tire 10 top buggy, set of heavy driving
harness. Q collars. set of piow gears, GAL
Ion churn, Q good barrels. lot of new 8 Inch
stove pipe and elbows, and many other ar
ticles.
TERMS-Three months credit, satisfac-
tory note with interest. nu
Charles T. Engle. Auctionecr.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-11-06
For Sale.

One Laurel Colonial Range in first
class condition.
H. L. MURRAY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-11-06

For earache, to"thache, pains, bu NJ,
scalds, sore threat try DR. Thomas Eciee-
tic Oil, splen. ed remedy for emery ncie .
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-11-06
Wanted.

A good reliable colortd man 10 do general
rk in private family in Hagerstown Md !.
For particulars inquire ut Spirit of LETTERS n
..fticp
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-11-06

All Votes are to be cut out and mali
ed to, Henson & Shugert, Charles
Town, w. Va.
No matter if you're man, woman
or child you are entitled to vote.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-11-06
r. o. BRoYLEs,
General Repair Shop
Shen ndoah Function.

am prepared TO do ali kinds Of repair
work. such as Furniture Kepsiring. I'm
hoist, ring, ard all kinds of wo.,d wsrk, ~
we'll NJ general carpenter work. shop Mt
Shenandoah junction. Reference furnish
ed, and satisfaction gusranteed. l respec.-
fully Solicit Q liberal share OF the public
patronage
r. o. BROYLES,
Shenandoah Junction. West Virginia
Lock Box 81
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-11-06

The Swimley farm of Sc acres, 10.
Gated near Swimley station, in Mid.
dleway District, was sold in front OF
the Court House on Thursday by DR..
G. w. Swimley. the owner. Messrs.
Walter 9 and Jas. W RELY where the
purchasers at bid of sos per acre.
This tract was the last remnant of
the Martin Swimlcy farm and was I'M
proved by the old home where his
family were reared. One tenant. Mr..
James Edwards has been farming it
for the past 26 years. Mr.. Edwards
will move to Mr.. T. Lee Seirley's farm
near Middleway next spring.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-11-06
New Telephones Installed,

1t has been six months since report
of the new telephones installed by the
j fferson County Telephone Company
was published. Within that time more
than forty have found place in offices
or homes in various sections of the
county.
In the following list no distinction is
made between residence and office
phones: Mrs. M B. Hendricks, Ridge
road; Mrs. J. S. Phillips. near Shep-
herdstown; G j. Cavalier farm, near
Bolivar: William Smith. near Wheat
land; Mrs. M. o. Rouss, Avondale
farm, near Kabletown; Rideout Broth
ers, Charlie Town: International Fruit
Products Co.. Ransom; W. A Link !,
Charles Town: Shepherdstown Graded
school building; Mrs C. B. Newcomer,
Harpers Ferry; T. Grove Henkle, Har-
pers Ferry pike; Jefferson Bank and
Trust Company. Charles Town: Jas
A. Smith, Charles Town; H. A. Alger.
Ransom; Earl Bane. Charles Town;
VIM. I. Saunders, near the Bloomery;
Mrs. r. w. Jackson. Charles Town
Miss Louise Gallaher, Charles Town;
Red c. Oil Company. Ransom: j. vii
liam Brown, S. Mildred street, Charles
Town, Mrs. Albert N. Moore. Lee
town road; E. l.. Starry. Shepherds
town; MrsA John Montgomery. Shop
herdstown; Jones & Fraley. Bskerton;
John G. Burns, Haines farm; James
Slusher. Keys fam; Miss Leila Craig
hill, Charles Town; R. E. Middlekauff,
Kabletown pike; Benz. Hartzell, Shop
nerdstown; W. Marshall and Frank
Gordon. Summit Point; Mrs. VIM L
Wilson. Charles Town; Miss Belle
SINGER. and Joseph E Coleman, Sum
nit Point; P. w. Aairston. Rippor;
Charles Town Water power plan; G.
~ Writings mill. Shepherdstown; C.
T. Smith, Harpers Ferry; R. H. T.
Johnson. Camp Hill; George s. Mar
low, near Manning's Ferry; P. S. Mil
lard's store, Millyille; Hugh Ritter,
Nippon; Mrs. HAIRY F. Bane. KabIe-
town pike; Frank Wilson, Charles
Town and Mrs. Marie Kirby. Bolivar.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-11-06

wHVRUeBEn, BLCoNE NEcEssARl
and ,olt -bo.~ pinch u-e Aliens Foot
Ea ,.. III A,ttieeplc powo'r TO b. shaker
into he -ltse~ md sprnkl.d into the foot
bai,. las Tie tfing loy breaking in New
shaes Irl.iyes restand G. INF to nred
awsi,n aching fset Sod everywhere, z5c
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-11-06
Horse for Sale.

Co ID horse, 8 ~ wears old for sale APP.
oily 10 REGISTER .BROMN.
Shepherdst ,wn. W. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-11-06
Cows for Sale.

Three good holstein Cows for sale at a
reasonable price. apply TO
Nov 6-2t. MRS. L. VI. JONES.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-11-06

i y inner Latimer having resigned
the office OF Judge of the juvenile Cour
of the District of Columbia, has r.
sumed the Practice of the Law wiz
offices in the Columbian Building, Al
Fifth Street, Washing ton D. C.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-11-06
PUBLIC SALE

Intending to move away. the undersigned
will sell at Public Sale at the James Bennett
plaae. 81 of a mile north of Swimley Station
aud D miles west OF summit Point. w
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-11-06

Advocate Copy
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-10-12

The Government needs Farmers
as well as fighters. Two Million
three hundred thousand acres Of
Oregon and California Railroad Co.
.Graat Lands. Title revesled in
United States. To be opened for
homesteads and sale. Containing
some Of the best land left in the
United States. Large copyrighted
map, showing land by sections and
description Of soil, climate. rain
fall, elevations, temperature, etc.
Postpaid One Dollar.
Grant Lands Locating Co. Port
land. Oregon. 0-ie.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-10-12
METHODIST CHURCH SERVICES
Grover {. Linn. Pastor.

0rONcf T. LINN, iartnr.
Beginning Sunday. Oct "a, sun
day School will start at 9:i5 a. m.
This Is 10 permit the morning wor-
ship 10 open at 1885, dismissing in
mple time for the loon meal.
Epworth League service al $50
nd preaching at 1870 p. m.
In the morning the pastor will
preach on The God Planned Life"
nd in the evening on the Drama
Of Life
Prayer service Thursday evening
Z 100.
The attendance last Sunday was
very gratifying and reflects great
credit on the community. We hope
TO make this church truly a place
Of worship and communion and cor
daily invite all the people Of the
village and onvirous 10 meet with
US.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-10-12
urY SCHOOLS HAVE HOLIDAY.

Today is Columbus Day aud the
city schools are enjoying a holiday.
Appropriate exercises were he'll
al the school building yesterday
and an interesting address was de-
livercd, by Rev. Grover Linn.
The exercises were held In ac-
cordance with the following procl-
lamation issued by State supu,
J. II. Wagner:
Proclamation 10 the Boys and Girls
OF New Mexico:
Friday. October the i2th. will be
Observed as Columbus Day In ihe
public schools OF our state. II Is
The anniversary OF the day on which
In the year ito2. Christopher Column
lus FIRST saw the light OF a new
country and gave 10 the old world a
land Of opportunity. The story Of
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-10-12

the life Of tho Great Dlscovercr and
his voyage Il an inspiration 10 The
young. he had a great vision Of
what he hoped 70 DO and this dream
Of his llfo he translated lnio action.
While he did not accomplish all be
had longod 10 do. and did not reach
tho port In the East Indies that he
sailed for. he did discover G new
world He<was confronted with
difficulties but he ovcrcame them;
he suffered tribulatione hut he was
undismayed; he broke away from
eome old traditions and suporsti-
lions OF the sea and with his star
rs his cmpass made a new path
over strpnsc and stormy waters.
When you celebrate Columbus
bay IN your schools this year, let
us be Just as patriotic as The o.
casion demands. W. can link up
with ourselves and our country the
story o. The pledge % Queen Isa-
bella OF Spain when she placed In
Christopher Columbus hands her
jewels that he might mako the voy-
age that led him 10 the new world.
Today the people Of the United
states are pledging their lives and
the lives OF their children. their
Jewels. that this new land OF OPP
portunily. as well rs tho rest Of the
world. may remain free
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-10-12

Mr.. W. n Cowgirl was down nom
Demins yesterday looking after his
land interests here.
o.
Mr.. J. l.. Walker went 70 n paso
Wednesday 70 meet Mrs. Walker
and children. who have been spend
ing the summer IN Texas. They ar
rived home yesterday.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-10-12

Miss Treva Blair is expecting TO
entertain as her house guest Miss
sara kloss. q popular goung society
girl OF Webster 0rovcs, Missouri.
Miss kloss - on route 10 Oakland.
California. where her father. Or.
Kloss. has taken charge OF The Oak
land Congregational Church. Miss
Blair IL planning a number OF
social events for hor guest among
them heinp a dance al her home on
Saturday evening. Miss Kloss ar
rived on the Limited Thursday
evening.
Columbus should be congratu-
lated on haVine IN her midst Mrs.
Margaret Busbee Shipp, OF North
Carolina. a writer OF considerable
ability. who Is spending the winter
here as the guest Of her sons,
Captain VIM. Ship and Lieut.
Ship. Of the ieth Cavalry. A short
story by Mrs. Ship appeared IN a
recent number OF Everybody's
Magazine.
The Medical Corps will give a
dance Monday night at the Cham
Der OF Commerce building. and an
enjoyable evening Is anticipated
Music for the occasion will be hurn-
ished BY the celebrated i2th Cavalry
Orchestra.
o.
Mr.. Frank Robcy. OF Hachita, was
a visitor here Monday.
%
Mr.. ]. ]. Clark came down from
Deming "Wednesday 10 look after his
lntci ,eis here.
Mr.. ]. r. Blair was business wish
tor 10 II paso "Wednesday. returning
home on the Limited Thursday.
-
Mrs. n. p. johnson has returned
from a business trip 10 Dcming.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-10-12

Whom The king comes home.
with his book and slate,
His frecklcd face
And HE romping gait;
When She king comes homo. Il u
home indeed
Aud We bow 70 his will with our
thought and creed.
When The king comes home,
n - different then:
And ilo conqucrs % al.
Both women and men;
But bis ruie il sweet and HE way Il
strong
With music and laughter and me
and song.
When the king comes home.
It's a buster place.
And cur eyes light up
upon each face
There sttaloth. that gentle and grac-
ious smile
That brooks NC sorrow and knows
no guile.
When the hing comes home
An. we need no drums,
Nor trumpcis 10 signal us
when he comes
For he bursts right IN from the
sunny street
with q laughter that ringeth 50 true
and sweet
when the Nina comes home
II e this and that
Prom his lunch 10 his tie
And his coat and hat
For the kins. an. the king. IL the
little boy blue
Who comes unto ~ as he comes
70 you'll
-Folser McKinsey.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-10-12
$4,000 REWARD IN COLD.

Will give Two Hundred Dollars In
Gold IS q reward for tho nrrest and
conviction, upon receipt that party
has hcen confined In the pe~qitenfiary,
Of anyone caught Stealing p q l. cat
ue OF II % L horaoa. Cattle branded
on len side, horses on lofl bin.
4 4 HDvCuEIEua n
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-10-12
WE WILL RENT YOUR PROPERTY

List your vacant houses with MS
and get a renter. Houses advertised
free. Smith & Smith. Apply at
Courier Office.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-10-12

The girls VINO are fortunate
enough 10 be members OF MrS r.
W. Elliotis Sunday school class. en-
ioyed q full days outing Saturday,
when Mrs. Elliott entertained al a
picnic and bathing party al The
Chadborn ranch. The Jolly crowd
left the city In cars about 0 O'Clock
IN the morning. returning late in The
evening. and reported a fine time.
All sorts Of good things were spread
from the picnic baskets and The
climax for good things was reached
whom Mcssrs. J. W. Blair and r.
W. Elliott appeared on the scene
With q large freerer Of ice cream
enough-and some moro too-for all.
Others enjoying this delightnul out
Ing were Mrs. I'd Dean. Mrs. j. w.
Blair and Mrs. A. ID. Frost Tho
class members were Alpha Quasi
Erna ouast Jimmie Smith. Gladys
Lmeo, Susie Mccullough. Vera
Chadboin, Mary Lee Chadborn,
Blanch Richie, Lucille Hoover and
ssne Farrar.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-10-12

Saturday little Miss Mary Means
was hostess az a delightful party.
the occasion being her 9th birth
day. Games we're enjoyed by all.
then a tempting collation. OF grape
punch. sandwiches. birthday cake
and fruit was served from a beanti-
fully decorated table. grape leaves
being used as dishes. Tho many
gifts received proved the popularity
Of the little Miss, the one which will
give the most lasting pleasure was
a fine piano from her father and
mother. Those present were Harry
Lee Chadhorn. Beatrice johnson.
Ethel Balm. Susie Mccullough, Alga
Balm. hay Hoover. Jimmie Smith.
Blanch Richie, Elsie Hoover. Dor
othy Quasi. Fay Evans, Jeslyn Riggs.
Aston Blair. Anna Lennon Roy
Elliott Maxine Rogers, Farmer
Quasi. Dorothy Linn and Charles
White.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-10-12

Several business places for sale or
lease.-Bob Flack n
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-10-12

The Ladies' Aid Society OF the
Methodist Church will be entertain
ed by Mrs. p. NJ. Lingo. at her home
next "Wednesday afternoon AZ tea.
A silver Offering will beAaken. All
ladies Of the city are Cordially in
vited 10 be present. and those who
have no convcyances and wish 10
attend. will be accommodated by
phoning TO ths Evans Garage.
-
Hr. and Mrs. Freed weidenbeck,
and daughter Helena. Of Deming,
were visitors IN Columbus last sun
dry.
Miss Mary Lou swope has resign
ed her position as teacher in the
ely schools and leaves today for
her home al Dcming.
-o-
Miss Dora Burton has Issued in
vitaiions 70 a reception 10 be given
81 her home ihis afternoon from
our unlil six oslock.
--o
AR. J. T. ca9lon, OF 81. Joseph,
No. hna aoceptbd d position with
lbe Meadow Drug Store. NJ. Cas-
ton q an expert soda dispenser and
will have charge Of The fountain Of
tlis popular STORE.
-<o.-
hIgt G. A Pcndef and daughter.
Miss IAcapia are slsiling relniives
eoa sspds v NJ pese 10y . fort
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-10-12

Houses for Rsnt-Bob FiScE. u
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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS.

FOR sALE-Young COW with heifer
calf 6 months old. Inquire at
Evans Garage.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-10-12

Mr.. J. ]. Clark came down from
Deming "Wednesday 10 look after his
lntci ,eis here.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-10-12

Mr.. ]. r. Blair was business wish
tor 10 n paso "Wednesday. returning
home on. the Limited Thursday.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-10-12

Houses for Rent-BOb Flask. n
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-10-12

Houses for henl-BOb Flack. n
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-10-12

Mr.. Frank Robey. Of Eiachila, wa
a visitor here Monday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-08
"a CHINESE LANTERN"
STAGE SOCIETY BILL

The opening date OF "Thc Chinese
Lantern" which was postponed by
reason of the extension OF Miss Angiin's
engagement at the Little Theatre, is
now definitely set for Monday evening.
December II. This play, from the pen
Of Laurence Housmau, will enlist the
fun strength Of tho stage Society Play
crs. and will mark tine beginning Of the
third season Of the company at the
Little Thtatlr.
Mra. BcuJuh e. jay, under whose
direction "Thc chinese Lantern is pro-
duccd, has been fortunate enough to
retain all Of the former iavorites of her
company, and has also secured the
services Of several additional players.
Among the newcomers is Fannie
Albcrtnau, who assumes the leading
role of Nloc-ucc, Korean slave girl,
in "rhy chinese Lantern William
whitney will bc found playing opposite
Miss Alderman, and i'm the supporting
east VIII be found tadcttc nalsimcr,
Margjt Papolczy, Lena Berger. kath-
aIiur Kennedy, Anna Jacobs. Elizabeth
StCiubruok. Ruth Grcuubcrg. Henry j..
FoN. W. -. balSimcr. Henry e. Shep-
pard. i. y, Dcctcr aud Clarke y. Horn
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-08
YOUTHFUL STAR HAS
EQUESTRIAN TASTES

Patricia CoiljuGo. who emphasizes tho
playwirEhrs glad philosophy ia polly
anna" finds outdoor exercise an excel
lent release valve for high spirits.
"IlorsobgcN riding is my greatest joy
says she. "rhc taste was born in me-.
guess. My mother and grandmother
were both splendid horsewomCu. I
couldn't abandon the riding habit If !
wanted to. rs the livclicst sort of
diversion and tno beauty OF it is that
it's hcalthfu and rNhilarat,nE,
Il like my horse lu hc as spirited as
the ono prauring at the head Of the
street parade, and usually assigned 70 Il
fat. frightened sdtiu-sashcd grand mar
SIaI who is.arou-tpmcd TO do his riding
in a trolley car had two lovely run
aWays in Central Park While play ing
Ia New York last spring. once "A dash
ing Adouis of a mounted policeman over
took me aud rescued me in a regular
movie style. Tho next time / jumped
my runaway into an artificial lake and
swan him around IN circle until hc
lost heart. It was great fun fer me
and the children ON the Fairgrounds
But the swans were scared silly. \ big
policeman wanted to arrest me :or
violating some absurd park rule. but
finally hr Jet Inc off with a stern warn
ing"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-08


Cecil T.. De MiIo. director "t "rhc
Devil stone" the Stanlcy's nest week
bill, began his study Of the stage in
childhood. His father was author OF
The Charity Ball' and "Thc Wife,;
which we've produced by his partner
David BcIascd, and which have appeared
on the stage continuously ever since,
rccils first knowledge. of tho stage
WAS acquired playing child parts in his
fathers company A. ue grew older hc
tool, ~ greater interest ur the drama, aud
at the age Of eighteen he aud his
brother William wrote their first play
under tho direction Of their mother.
Tilf'~Nas Followed hy several years more
ON the stage for cecil, and a number
Of years III college for the moro Studious
William, Cecil also found II little time
TO 20 to college, and when the two
brothers were gradu ttcd they devoted
more Of their time to payWritlnE, WI
liam writing "Tho Warrcns of NIr.
gini1,' "Strough,Ir'" ana a number ul
others; Cecil writing "rhc Royal
Mounted and 90 number "r other sue.
Cy->ys.
Having been graduated as .u actor
Cecil T.. Ip' Mile bocamc producing man.
aEor on his uNu huuE, and it was uui
long before broadway began 60 notice
the worl; Of this Young son Of the IA,
nous dram itic family, He ana William
were frequently called in by older pro,
ducerS to examine their wares and ad
minister rcStOratiyGs to some dying play
They were quickly able to diagnose the
case and Try Il few weH-writtcu lines ol
some c!cvcrly directed action brought
m my a piece to success.
Nhon the .mouon. picture Industry
started, the lie Miles, wrapped up in
The traditions ana atmosphere Of the
theatre, at first east a glance at this
new amusement but it gradually grew
and they became more interested. \ lit
Tie over three years ago in discussing
motion pictures with friends Cecil Du
Mile remarked that the plays for the
screen lacked construction and tcchndue
Fifteen minutes after this remark was
made The now famous Jesse l.. Layky
Feature Play Company WAS III tie pro-
cess Of organization.
Three Years ago this Christmas Cecil
Il, De Mile came to California to start
his tilst production, with virtually no
knowledge of photOdramatic technique
The very first Lasky picture was q
success. The Lasky> Company under
Mr.. DE Miles supervision has created
u new art.-the art Of photodrama. The
Lashy methods Of photography anc
lighting are familiar to all who have
seen their productions on the screen
During those three years Cecil De Mill,
has studied the photodrama coutiuu,
ously, creating new effects and striving
for better things.
When Geraldine Farrar came to tn,
Lasly studio for the first time, De Mill,
took her in charge. Pictures in which
Miss Farrar appeared and which Mr.. ID,
Mile directed are Carmen" "Tempta.
ton" maria Rosa" and the historical
pageant "Joan the Woman" Mr. Dc
Mile also directed two new photoplays
In which Miss Farrar Is starred, "Ths
Woman God Forgot and, as noted
above, "The Devil stone"