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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-11

On Wednesday evening as Walter
Wood was lighting the chandelier
lamps in Woods drug store, they fell
from the ceiling striking Mr.. A. c..
McComb, and the chair that he was
seated in. Mr. McComb was hi5 on
the shoulder and well saturated with
oil and the chair badly broken. The
lamps were lit and it is surprising that
a fire was not the result. Walter, Nc
Comb and Ed King were all badly
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-11
SOLDIERS
RELIEF WORK

All ladies that are interested in
helping make articles for the soldiers
in the old country are hereby notified
that the firm of Johnson & Hill Com
pany have kindly offered space room
in their store for this relief work that
is under management and leadership
of Mrs. W McNaughton of Port Ed
wards. On Thursday Mrs. Ray F.
Johnson will be in charge of the work.
at this place from 10 a. m. to II O.
clock. In the afternoon Mrs La Bour
will be in charge from o'clock until
5. Everyone interested in doing this
relief work and aiding in this good
cause are asked to meet at the John
son & Hill store every day and some
body will be in charge to assign the
work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-11
IN JUSTICE COURT

VIM. Thunder and John Thunder.
Indians of Black River Falls were ar
rested Tuesday morning by Officers
Berg and Hewlett charged with being
drunk and disorderly. They were
brought before Judge CaIkins who
fined them 81 and costs. Upon being
unable to pay their fine and costs
they were committed to the county
jail for five days.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-11


James Vavra was arrested Tuesday
charged with getting liquor for the
Indians that were arrested Tuesday
morning for being drunk. Vavra is
employed at the Ellis Lumber Co.,
and boards at the Central House. He
plead not guilty and the case was ad-
journed until 10 o'clock Wednesday
morning. The case was heard in
Judge Calkin's office. His bail was
fixed at 500. Being unable to fur
nish the same he was committed to
the county jail.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-11
MRS. UPHAM TAKES
FIRST SLEIGH RIDE

The novel sensation of taking her
first sleigh ride was the experience
of Mrs. W H. Upham on Wednesday
of this week. Mrs. Upham was born
and raised in the south and this be
ing her first winter in Wisconsin she
greatly enjoyed the cutter ride given
her on that day by her husband, Ex-
Governor Upham-Marshfeld Times.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-11
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
TUESDAY.


J. R. Raglan, who has just returned
from Chippewa Falls is singing great
praises for the White Way at the a
bove place. He says it is a great sys-
tenn. Plans are underway to have re
representatives. who put the system in
at Chippewa Falls to come to this city
and give a bid as to how much it will
cost to put in similar system in this
city.
Claude Lynn has purchased a Pathe
phone from Otto's Pharmacy.
Miss Buelah Searles has purchased
a Victrola.
Mrs. VIM Downing of Necedah is
in the city guest at the W. F. Kel-
logg home on Third street south.
Miss Title Blenker of PittsvilIe is
IN the city visiting with friends.
Miss Aline Smith has taken a po-
sition as bookkeeper for Link &
Werle
Miss Ollie Enanders of Rockford,
H., will arrive in the city tomorrow
to take a position at the City News
Depot
Miss Caroline Schnabel has return
ed to Wausau afterspending her va
cation il the city with her parents.
Miss Jessie Volt has returned to
De Pere to resume her school work af-
ter spending her vacation in the city
with her mother.
Miss Emma Kruger has return ID
to Appleton after spending her vaca-
ton in the city.
Miss Fern Millenbah and Edward
Kuehlman spent Sunday in Wausau.
Harold Babcock has returned to his
duties in Rudolph after spending
Sunday with his parents in this city.
Miss Janet DAILY has returned to her
school duties after spending her va
cation in the city with her parents.
Ray McTavish of Nashville has
been visiting with his uncle John Nc
lavish for a few days while on his
way to Merrill where he teaches in
the public schools of that city.
Mrs. Joe Exner and two children re-
turned home Monday after weeks
visit in Wausau with her brother.
Mrs. Minnie Kluge of the town of
Grand Rapids was shopper in the
city today.
Mrs. Hugh Goggins, Sr., is very Sc
riously i'll at the home of her son B.
R. Goggins on First avenue south.
Joet Perdzock has resigned his po-
sition at the Consolidated Co., office
to accept a position with the Arpin
Dredging Co., at Thief River Falls,
MINI.
NJ. n. Weeks of the Rood Construc-
ton Co., has very fine outfit for de
monstrating in the shape of Ford
roadster with delivery body that
contains a modern electric lighting
system for farmers. The system is
very small, two horse power. very
compact lighting plant with motor,
generator and storage battery. This
is intended for country homes and
farms whereby the farmer can have
electric lights in his home and out
buildings and pump all of his water
for $275 all installed. This system
has an automatic shut off and can be
operated by child. It is a wonder
full invention and all farmers should
have one.
Mrs. A. Wagner of Bloomville is
visiting in the city with friends.
Miss Rose Leder has taken a posi-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-11

Mrs. T. Bell, nee Julia Grace, who
has been among US for several weeks,
departed for her home Tuesday Their
home at present is in Chandler Ben
nett county, Wis, on the Cumberland
and Hudson, railroad.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-11

That IS doing we'll for men that under
stand more Of Blackstone than they
do Of pickerel. They report having
had a grand time, fishing, boating and
camping
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-11

The case of James Vavra VS.. the
State of Wisconsin was heard in
Judge Calkin's court this morning at
ten o'clock. Vavra was arrested and
charged with obtaining liquor for In
dams. He changed his plea from not
guilty to guilty and was fined S. and
costs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-11

Leslie Mosher and John Bethke
were arrested on Tuesday charged
with stealing lead from George Jo-
seph's barn. Their case was adjourn
ed until three o'clock this afternoon
to be heard in the court of Judge Calk-
ms.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-11

ton as saleslady at Herschleb's Bak
cry.
Miss Ella Schueneman has resigned
her position at the Herschleb Bakery.
A number Of young people enjoyed
a sleigh rode party last evening, rid
ing to Kellner where they enjoyed
social evening at the home of Edmer
The evening was spent in
playing games and delicious refresh
ments were served.
Mrs. Dan Arpin was at Wausau on
Saturday where she attended an af-
ternoon party given by the Misses FL
len and Phoebe Jones of that city.
Miss Mabel KIuge has returned to
Cranmoor to resume her school work.
WEDNESDAY.
Misses Edna and Marie Kruger were
guests at the F. B. Kruger home in
Port Edwards last evening.
CLAUDE Lynn has resumed his work
at Johnson & Hill Co. after an alb
sence on account of lagrippe.
L. H. Larson of the Western Union
has been confined to his home with la
grippe.
Henry Karnatz of the Johnson &
Hill Co., is confined to his home with
an attack of pneumonia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Knoll are rejoicing
over the arrival of a baby girl born
on Tuesday at Riverview Hospital.
Miss Mabel Gustad of Sparta is in
the city a guest of Miss Leora Porter.
Miss Marian McDermid has return
ed from Jacksonville where she spent
her vacation.
H. Ramsey of Milwaukee is spend
the week in Biron on business.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Peterson and
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Weaver of Biz
on are spending today in the city with
fiends.
Geo. Ruhard is spending a few days
in La Crosse visiting with friends.
1t will be very pleasing to the many
friends of Orson Cochran to know that
he is building up an excellent business
in his professional work that of piano
tuner, not only in the city of Grand
Rapids, and Wood County, but in all
of the adjoining counties. His eficien-
cy and care and attention which he
gives all pianos that he tunes is what
is making his great success.
J. E. Ketchum of Chicago is spend
ing today in the city transacting bu-
siness.
Miss Lillian Raath is absent from
Cohen Bros. store on account of ill
ness.
George B. Nelson of Stevens Point
was a business visitor in the city
on Tuesday.
Frank Barrows has returnedto his
home at Stevens Point after a visit
in the city and vicinity with friends.
District Superintendent T. D. Will
liams will speak tonight and tomor-
row morning at the Missionary con-
vention being held at the NJ. E. church
this week.
Rev. H. H. Rowland, principal of the
high school for boys at Shanghai, Chi
ma, is in the city to speak at the Mis-
sionary convention tonight and tomor-
row at the NJ. E. ch11ch.
Rev. VIM. Hint Of Osceola, Iowa
speaks on home missionary work at
the NJ E. church tomorroyg morning
and evening.
Rev. c. w. Iglehar5 missionary of
Sendai, Japan is in the city to speak
1t the convention held at the M. E.
church tomorrow afternoon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-11
BANK IF
GRAND RAPIDS

The Bank of Grand Rapids officers
and stockholders held their annual
meeting on Monday at which time the
following officers were elected for the
ensuing year:
President-Isaac P. Witter.
Vice Pres-George W. Mead.
Cashier-E. B. BEDFORD.
Asst. Cashier-W. G. Schroedel.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-11

Miss Kittie Mullen of Wausau, has
been visiting Miss Mollie Meehan,
week or more, and is now in our city
Kittie is one of Grand Rapids former
residents, and is now interested in the
w. V. R. R.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-11

Mrs Kate Townsend, of Illinois, is
visiting relatives and friends in our
city She looks as natural as ever.
She makes her headquarters while
here at H. H. Compton's.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-11
August 5, $780,

A party consisting of Mr.. and Mrs
Geo. N Wood, Chas Quinn and Miss
Nellie Brazeau, started on a river trip
to the Dells, Monday morning. They
will have a grand time rowing around
Witches Gulch and other points of
interest.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-11

If you want to test out the value
Of advertising, try the different news
papers separately, and see what the
results are. it'd.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-11

Miss Kittie Rumsey came home OF
Monday, about sick with fever and
ague. She was obliged to close her
school for the present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-11

Mrs. W. e. Coats and little Susie
and Mrs N Higbee and little Guy,
arrived in our city Tuesday. They are
guests of mother Fontaine in Contra
liza
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-11
August 6, $780,

Married at the residence of the
brides parents on Thursday morning,
August 10, at $50 o'clock by Rev J.
S. Norris. pastor of the First Congre-
gational church, Mr.. Scott A. Morrill,
and Miss Mary A McClatchie both of
this city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-11

johnson & Edwards have>one of the
neatest delivery wagons that travels
on our streets. 1t was manufactured
by Moore Bros, of Centralia Nels
says the new horse and wagon make
a big team, when the driver is thrown
in.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-11

Charley Lemley and wife left last
Tuesday for Jenny, where they intend
making their future home.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-11
August 10, $780,

Our friend Henry McClatchie came
down Saturday evening to attend the
wedding ceremonies of his sister Mary
and Mr.. Scott Morrill,, which takes
place today.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-11

McCarty & Daily have their meat
markets connected with a telephone
which crosses the river. J. f. Carey
put it up for them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-11

Mrs. Geo. Zenier starts for Europe
Monday. She will visit relatives in
Switzerland May she return home
safely is the wish of her relatives and
friends
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-11

Hon. Gabe Bouck of Oshkosh. will
speak at Writer'S hall Friday even
ing on the political issues Of the day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-11

Mr. Coleman and family moved to
Stevens Point this week Thursday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-11

James Canning leave on Saturday
for Boston and Nova Scotia where he
will visit relatives.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-11
July %. $780,

No fish story this time. J. " Coch-
rane and J. A Gaynor went down to
Edwards dam Saturday and brought
home fifteen fish which they caught.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-11

The Roche House IS doing an ex-
cellent business under the new man
agement. Geo. Wood makes it first
class in the full meaning of the word.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-11
July q, 1885,.

July q, 1885,
We regret that Miss Lille Grace is
still i'll with fever and ague and has
been confined, more or less, for two
months.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-11

In our last issue we ommitted to
note the arrival of Mrs. John Bensley,
of California They are making their
home at n. Gerard's.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-11

Dr. Witter will make 100000 brick
from his lots of clay, near the Con-
gregational church. Jos. LaVigne is
doing the work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-11

N. E. Emmons returned home last
Thursday afternoon from the state of
Colorado. He secured the country "a
round Denver pretty thoroughly and
has come home to stay. He is we'll
pleased with this country.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-11
RUDOLPH

Residents of Rudolph and vicinity
are requested to send or telephone
news items to
Mrs. N. G. Ratelle, Correspondent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-11

The social party at Mrs VIM. Roe,
given in honor Of Archie Weaver, was
enjoyed by all present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-11

F. c. White, of Centralia, has build
ing material already on the ground
opposite J. w. Cochran's dwelling
where he will build a wagon manufac-
turing establishment 2Ox4O feet, two
stories high.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-01-11

Mr.. and Mrs. John Buterfeld and
their daughter Carrie, together with
Miss Nina Webb will start on atrip
east next Tuesday. They will stop at
Troy, N. Y and visit relatives.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-25
NEW HfAC ATTRACTIONS DENOTE
DEALERS SCOUT HINT
OF MILK AT Ia CENTS
Production Is Above Normal for
Season and Famine Report
Is wild Talk"

There will be no milk famine nor lncreass
In price to fourteen cents a quart on oc-
tober I. according TO milk dealers Of this
city. All talk OF an increase in price IL
nothing but wild rumor." dealers declare,
since the supply is more plentiful at the
present time than ever before.
We have not even thought about an
increase" said c. r. Lane. head OF the
scientific department Of the supplee Alder
ney Diaries. There will be no change Tor
the present. Milk is very plentiful at the
present time in fact. 1t is most unusual 70
have the volume Of milk available that is
now being produced. This supply is proba-
bly, due to the higher prices that are being
paid the farmers and the unusual pas
turage. with more grain and grass than
ever before, naturally the milk production
is greater. This talk about farmers SELL
ing their cows is joke Cows are very
good paying investment at the present
time"
Walter l.. Moore. Of the Abbott DalrIes.
said that he had heard of no Contemplated
Increase in the price OF milk to the con-
sumer and that prices are stable for some
time to come.
while the producers are asking a little
more for their milk. there is plenty or Il on
the market" he said, 'and we are able to
obtain all we need for our customers"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-25
SURPRISE IN PLAYLET
CATCHES KEITH CROWD
Musical Numbers Also Strength
en- Bill-Bob Hall Scores
at the Globe

"Fansy's Particular Punch" Is the head
liner at p. F. Kelths. with Jessie Busley
playing Pansy, II Is a good playlet by
Willard Mack. with an O. Henry surprise
finish that fairly knocked them on their
Seats last night II would be cruel to tell
those who may see the show about the
hnish, but the beginning presents n couple
OF grafters who are going TO use Pansy Nc
CURE as long-lost daughter to swiudle
an aged millionaire out Of $4,000. Walter
C. Kelly. an old favorlte. came back with
his Virginia Judge and won new laughs.
some with his old stun and some with new
His negro characterizations are genuine art
with genuine humor. Helen Trix and her
sister Josephine. first time here offer quaint
songs and dances with piano accompani-
ment Paul Pereira late OF the Portu-
guese court, with his string sextet offers
beautiful numbers Rudinoff has unique
number in which he does smoke painting"
and initiates birds. not by whlstling. but by
singing In his throat as birds he has
studied do.
Leavitt and Lockwood and Kimberly and
Arnold, teams. offer more or less Interest,"
ing banter both making use OF little
quarrellng stun which seems to be very
funny, according to the vaudevillians rules
The Yaltos. In dances. and the Four
bukens. aerialists unusual. with Pathe Pic
lures, complete good bill
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-25
TODAY,s MARRIAGE LICENSES

chsSG,Ss snd Jewels 5000 Reno ST.. and Emma Han.
| Albert J, BRADLEY. 1929 N, .Iith ST. and Elsie
jazz G,on H. tr,r GauSsr' Elmra' n y and Ida Ham
Daniel Peaisa ls2s Rodmsn st.. and Lucy
wiiiSm ii: -SsilsIy, OSH 1854 Porter st.. and Maud
Jules, isa,a5s;sS 4iio " 'GdIrard ave- and Ethel
Patrick Boyle s4s Pcrkiomen ST. and Ami.
Arthur c. Lash, 424 Walnut St. and Emily
joseph statkps Chester, Pa, and stsnislsw.
Frank Thomas, 929 Rodman st.. and Emein.
spouse, 008 Lombard ST,
Jean MeoRsy sss Soo ssts so%n'on n. st. and
Frank j May $685. Hawthorne st. and Eliza
wftfr HiI 5NS DSyer G,r. is Fl Ghe'Rgt She.nu,
Mitchell; 2S4s KStsr st: s'e' ST. ana carrie
wiH$|%sy, ,loO$ Mon%o1tb Gi St. n o. ana Bessie
w&% mafS aSEard s5 49, 8prf69y fspyssr ave-
D%Gie snSbioN II tt6S Taylor IVES! Berlin N j. and
H91555y 15Sys S0PPkoi Chester, Pa, and Eva Bacsars
william j. Norton; 15I y. 9th St. and Ami.
n&iISs 0p s5ss GonRaaIs, f FsvfEfoFd "a! ave- and
chTIstISS Pha b Wild aI5$s i: Psl%sf st. and
Paul j. MSekSyy dSsd lSRs Rs5 PSms
Leo + and Ra,S NS5s9 S5s4 MaT%sidSk 5aitmo M
Murphy 2iA0 sedSelv aVs aN' s''' anu WARTS
William ,Tollok 1898 W. Somerset st.. and Ida
, Schauder, 22lS N. Marshall st.
John II. Miller 819 Corlies st.. and Anna
Sweeney. 213s Montgomery ave
william J. Nolan, United States steamship May
hower, and Alice Sheridan. 1922 Capitol 81.
John ShillinGer. 1929 N. Lawrence ST. and Helen
4, j. Me9gher, $40 N; 4th ST.
Abe Y Lee. 269 3. 37th ST.. and Mary Young
John G, Palmer. wilmington Del. and Maty
Louis segsI,, 1884 N. 'S2d st.. and Helen sund-
helm. b124 hardwood ave
John +. Smith, 2343 8. Colorado st.. and Anna
l.. Hin, Pitman, N. j.
James Harrity, 202g wishart st.. and Teresa
Mclaughlin, 2O23 wishart st.
Joseph Felander. 1888 5. 7th st., and Tilie
- Polofsky. 2O1o s. eth st.
Hugh J. Kennedy 2S4s Moore St, and Catherine
IA, Kayeny $500 N; Broad st.
samuel Link, 2i4 N. 10th st., and Cecilia Miller.
S43 s. Front st.
Phyllis r. Fathman 5000 Taney ut.
Charles J. Finley, 1852 s. 18th ST.. and HsIsn
NJ. Campbell. 1iO8 8. 18th st.
Hugo J. Rocchl. New York city, and Margaret
stefan Pstsr. 2s2s N Hope st. and stella
John J, Judge, 22i5 wallace ST.. and Marie wall.
250S Olive st.
John BasIllos, 33s Campbel st.. and Helen
Efstathiou. 1884 Wood st.
Clarence V. Navle, Detroit. Mich and Doro-
thea p. Nogues, 423 Banbridge ct.
Howard W. Sterr, 4523 KinEsessnE ave- and
Edith Elliott. 1880 W. Erie
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-25
FRED IRWIN'S SHOW NOW
THE CASINO ATTRACTION
Tuneful sand Amusing Burlesque Bill
Rocks Burlesque House in
Its Train

Fred Trwin's Big Show has been trcking
into town pretty nearly ever since cow
punching was in vogue around Thirteenth
and Chestnut streets but never has 1t been
better as a laugh puller than II is this year.
great crowd, many members Of IL women,
came TO the Casino last night to see the
affair.
Many characters from the works Of
Shakespeare strut upon the stage and EN-
phasze the fact that there is nothing new
under the sun in the way of burlesque
The principal funmakers OF the play, which
has the ambiguous title OF bill" are Leo
Hayes, Sam Bachen, Harry Howe, George
Wong and George Burns. Twenty-eight girls
dance and sing great deal OF pep into the
production, which is thoroughly up to the
standard set for the Casino for this year by
Manager Leslie
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-25
"TURN BACK THE HOURS" A
HIT AT THE ORPHEUM

Turn Back the Hours" a vivid melo-
drama based upon a tale of dual PERSONAL
ity, which had its first performance at the
Orpheum Theatre, Germantown, last night,
gives Mabele Estelle unusual opportunities
to demonstrate the scope Of her histrlonic
ability Appearing first as Girl Of wealth
and culture surrounded by luxury, she
glides with ease into the character of waif
NJ the streets. And both types are por-
trayed with fidelity.
The story which is the work OF Edward
T., Rose, author OF "The Rosary" and dram
atizer of David Harum" and Janice
Meredith" is full of thrills. young and
beautiful girl, accustomed to life in pala-
tial home. is trapped by the forces of the
underworld and held prisoner In a den of
vice The man who had been her suitor.
but whom she had rejected, discovers her
plight and endeavors to rescue her. But she
will not accept his offers of assistance.
Marion Farley, the rich girl, and Roxy,
the creature she afterward becomes are
both played by Miss Estelle in most effec-
tive manner. She is supported by capable
company Miss Estelle was seen in this
city last year in THE Girl He Couldn't
Buy"