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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-02
Letter from Miss Watson,

J. E. Watson has received from his
daughter, Miss Sue Kearsley Watson,
in France a letter which describes
graphically her experience back Of the
French lines in France during the first
wee!; OF the German drive. Miss Wat.
son was located in Blerancourt which
appeared to be at first in the direct
path of the Germans. However,
turn north was taken toward Noyon,
though not until after Blerancourt,
which was under process OF recon
struction, had been evacuated. Miss
Watson's letter deals little with the
hardships which she her self has en-
dured but her heart has been deeply
touched by the sorrows of the French
people who were again forced to give
up their homes after the work of re-
construction had been begun.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-02
Merrymakers to Give Benefit.

MeFFymakeFS 70 Give Sehertt.
Few persons in the average theatre
audience give any thought to the work
Of the boys back stage. While it is
understood that somebody must move
the scenery, yet most persons look
upon this part of theatrical work as an
Insignificant part Of the production.
The fact is, however. that every the
atrical production depends almost en-
tirely on the work Of the stage crew
for its success. though these boys sell.
dom receive the credit or recognition
due them. Outlines as many persons
are REQUIRED back stage to keep the
production going as appear before the
curtain. this being especially true in
heavy dramatic productions.
When $50 Long Lefty" appeared at
the Grand recently. some thirty oeo-
PIE epraarc1 in the cast In addition
to these, hcweve~. twcnty.one men
were REQUIRED [ work the stage. six
Of the Lefty company, and sixteen
Of the local house employees These
with the ten musicians employed
made more than sixty people actually
cnraged in catering to the audience.
It is customary for a benefit per.
Torrance to be held in each house at
some time Of the year for the stare ON.
ployes. This year, March's Musical
Merry Makers have been selected by
the iocd stage employees as their
benefit attraction. March's Musical
Merry Makers will appear at the Grand
all the coming week. beginning Mon.
day night. A new musical comedy
viii be given daily. with two changes
on Saturday. The opening bin for
Monday night is my Best Girl" from
the pen Of Rennold Wolf, Claiming
Pollock and Clifton Crawford.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-02
offIe!a! War pictures draw

Though a number Of war pictures
have been shown here, the official
war pictures Of the German Curse in
Russia, produced and handled under
the direction Of the British Govern
ment played to capacity last night, at
the Dixie, many being turned away.
The German invasion Of Russia, the
noted Legion of Death" aud picture
Of the run that followed the trail Of
the Germans are all brought out in
the course Of the picture which runs
for the last time today.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-02
Mhison surnrlse PartY.

On Monday evening d number Of
friends and relatives gathered at the
home of Clarence Johnson in Watson
in honor of his twenty.sixth birthday.
Mr.. Johnson was very much surprised,
and all present spent 4 very pleasant
evening, at about 0 O'Clock. Refresh.
ments were served BY Mrs. johnson.
Meets Tonight.
A meeting of the Public Health
Nursing Service will be held tonight
at s o'clock at the home Of Mrs. Bert
S. Leopold, in Fairmont avenue. Mem
bers are requested to attend.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-02
IsIq War Picture Coming.

Comparisons are generally odious,
but in frequent cases the curse Is lift
ed, especially so when picture Is a
distinct example Of large and SEEM
Iinsly growing class. "The Unbeliev'
err" a war picture, is one Of these, and
to do it the justice it deserves com.
pa15soa is necessary. 1t Is the best OF
its Kind because among the reasons
tco numerous to mention, 1t Is realis'
tic; the story is reasonable and the
main issue is never lost, there are no
cheap heroics, and last, but by no
means least, 1t stirs up a healthy pa.
triotism.
1.-THE Unbeliever" In an adaptation Of
Mary Raymond shipman Andrews
novelette, 1.-THE Three Things" These
three things are the doubts in the
minds Of the hero. He is skeptical
about there being God, he does not
believe 1t possible to harbor love for
another race, and, being consumed
with class prejudice. he cannot see
that all men are created equal.
Later, In France, where he performs
several heroic deeds in the front line
trenches, his mind undergoes radl-
eaIchange. His Especial pal" is a for
mer chauffeur. which eliminates the
class prejudice; he sees God, he says,
when lying wounded on battlefield,
and his racial hatred meets severe
iolt while he is In the base hospital on
(R cot between two wounded German
soldiers, one OF whom is a mere boy.
who shows exceptionally human ten
denotes and is really not the beast he
seemed as a member OF the Prussian
army. Parallel with this, there is a
mild and pleasing little love story that
has a happy climax when he returns
home to convalesce from his wounds.
The most marked feature of the pro.
duction are the realistic battle scenes,
photographed in the cantonment and
with the aid OF division OF United
States Marines at Quantico, Va. The
trenches. exact reproductions used for
training the men. supply an effective
realism and the well.staged battles are
the real thing.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-02

Hippodrome. Zarrows Folites Of 1913
photonIaVe
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-02
Elsie Ferguson at Nelson

The remarkable skill attained by
great moving picture directors is ap-
preaching uncanniness. This is evil
dehced in "The Rise Of Jennie Cush-
Ing" with Elsie Ferguson in the title
role, which will be shown at the Mel
son theatre today. Those who have
read the book and have laughed and
cried over the trials Of Jennie will
appreciate q little more keenly the
touching scenes and the flashes of
comedy in this photoplay, which
marks the second appearance Of the
noted star in the films.
Notwithstanding the high position
b stardom attained by Miss Ferguson,
she Is still young in years, and her
beauty is famous on two continents.
She makes an ideal picture subject,
her youth and splendid natural acting
making one forget 1t is a play, and
rather forcibly im2ressing the audi
ence with the idea that it is looking
ct actual happenings from life.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-02
WlIson.straieht.

Miss Jessie Wee Straight, daughter
Of William Emery Straight, and Oral
Floyd Wilson, Of this city, were united
in marriage last night at the home of
the officiating minister, the Rev. R. ].
Yoak, Of the First NJ. E. church, south
Following the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs.
Wilson were entertained at the home
Of the latter's sister, Mrs. Wayne r.
Powell. in Locust avenue, with whom
she had resided for some time.
Cards have been issued by Mr..
Straight announcing the marriage.
Entertained for Soldiers.
Mrs D c. Prunty and daughters de.
lightfully entertained number u
ypvag people at their home in Market
street last evening complimentary to
David Guy Prunty who has enlisted in
the commissary department OF the U.
S. army and who will leave soon for
New York.
The diversion OF the evening were
games and music, and refreshments
were served.
Mr.. Prunty, who is a prominent
young merchant of the East Side
leaves Friday evening for New York
from where he will sail in a few
days for France.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-02
LOCAL SOCIAL EVENTS
Entertained Y. M. w.

Mrs. Guy Hawkins was hostess yes
terday afternoon at her home in earle
ton street to the members Of the
Young Married Women's club. The
guests spent the afternoon sewing for
the Red Cross.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-02
mn THE
FRONT ROW
hEApLINERa ToNlahT
Photoplays
Musical Comedy

- mu3lCdI SVINSSy'
Hlppodrome. zarrows Folites Of 1913
Photoplays
Nelson. Tie Rise OF Jennie Cushing
pixie. The German Curse in Russia
Princess .............. The ImposteE
Dancing Features New Bill at Hipp
A change Of bill greeted H!pp pa.
u irons last night, when the Ear
6 \ rows Follies of 1915. presented a
musical entertainment with some
strong novelty acts generals admit
led to be the best show they nave CIV
On this week Allen and Tenny re-
SEATED their former success, introduc
ing some now dances that are very
pleasing The Juggling in this act IS
far above the usual in both skill aud
originality. A rapid fire machine gun
line OF talk punctures the whole per-
Torrance with brilliant comedy. At
every performance, the Lynch Trio
has received the lions share Of the
applause, and they continue to hold
a firm place in the hearts. Tie
Of Hipp patrons.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-04
SAYS IT IS OIL THAT
WILL WIN THE WAR
Seizure of Wells in Rou
mania All That Keeps
Germany Going.

The determining factor In the great
Struggle between autocracy and democ-
racy VIII not be wheat or meat or guns
or man power but oil according TO joe
Hannenan. representing the Usage oil
and Refining Company, now stopping SIT
the Majestic Hotel
~Cl viii win the war" said 34-
Hanneman today. and fl fs oil tina
nearly won ID for the allies two yeo~s
ago.
Early III 1915" continued Mr. Hanne-
man. while the world was talking Of
the distress Of the Central Powers from
the scarcity Of foodstuffs and with high
hopes of starving them into surrender.
il was really not food s,Arclty that
worried the German i .-rs, but an oil
scarcity, And 1t is now a matter Of
common knowledge that instead of be
ing dismayed by Roumania's entrance
IN 10 the world war in alliance with the
entente nations. Germany was secretly
encouraging Roumania into declaring
war against the central powers And ii
has been said since that if Roumania
had not entered the war when she did.
Germany would have seized some pre-
text to force her into either active ALI
ance or avowed hostility.
THE object was two rorG. First.
there was the rich grain Acids covered
with the vital foodstuas 50 necessary
for maintenance OF her vast armies in
The field. Secondhand most important
the oii wells Of western Roumania.
one Of tho most productive oil bearing
sections Of the world.
And thus last was the prize at which
Germany strllr,r and when her armies
over ran The poorly prepared forces Of
our most eastern ally. It WAS the oil
neids that the German leaders seized
FIRST and it is their output, according
10 many We'll informed men that has
permitted tho war Co. continue as long
as it has.
The Osege OIL and Refining Company.
represented by air. Hanneman, is the
lessee Of some 5000 acres Of the rich
est oil land of Texas and Oklahoma.
and II is anticipated that oil running in
10 the millions Of barrels win he the
OUTPUT IF their wells in 1915.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-04
U. S. FORCES TAKE
OVER PART Of
LORRAINE FRONT
Two Killed, Nine Wounded
Sunday; Enemy Driven
From Front Trenches.

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY ~
FRANCE. Feb The American artn-
lery last night shelIsa position in thc
German FIRST line trenches SO violently
that the enemy is unable 20 occupy his
front line a. this poiat
The censor today permitted the an
nouncement that Gen. Pershing's forces
have taken over a sector OF front line
trenches in Lorraine
The bombardnent @. last night was
a most violent reciprocal artillery bat
tie.
Both sides laid barases along wide
sectors. The German position was de
n1olished
Today our sntpers and machine gun
ners drove out German working parties
attempting to, repair the position.
$500 German shells buried Iuto Trench
The enemy sent go shells into a vii
lage ia which g. certain regimentaI
headquarters is located. The bomhard-
met wrecked some OF the buildings. fore
ing officers 10 take refuge in dusouts
At another point $500 enemy shells
we're hurled against small trench posi-
ton. Our artillery replied effectively.
destroying some enemy dugouts.
Our casualties were two killed. nine
wounded.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-04
WELL KNOWN EAST
CHICAGO MAN DEAD
Former Member of Twin
City Police Force Passes
Away This Morning.

p. ). McKenna. aged IS. 1888 Oleott
avenue. fer the past sixteen years a
resident Of East Chicago. ana one OF its
respected citizens. died at $3.50 O'Clock
this morning as the result Of gtroke
Of paralysis.
Mr.. McKenna was stricken with this
afflction last Thursday and up TO that
time had been comparatively we'll At
one time he was a member Of t7e la ST
Chicago police force and 4 ihc time of
his fitness was employed at abe Hub
he rd steel foaudries.
Besides the widow Mrs. Mcksnuas
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-04
E.L-L.-ANS
Absolutely Removes
Indigestion. Druggists
refund money if it fails. 25c

with military needs is no indication tia
women are Stacking in nursing service
but il does show that the sudden snd
heavy demand for nurses has not vet
been FUZZY appreciated" said Miss Rob
eTfe
To date me Red Cross has sent: l,7s0
nurses abroad and has provided $500 for
home service with army and navy in
camps and eantonments. Il has 2.e0e
more organized in units tor instsut
mobilization
In addition TO seeking increased e.
listmsnts the Lake division is csrryina
On through Miss Roberts and local con-
mittees quiet campaigns 10 interes
Young women in enrolling for nursins
training These students are sought. ..
course. 20 M up the ranks Of regis
tcged nurses gone into war service.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-04

ait Per cent to the building and loan
I associations. The per cent rate being
suggested In this case because home
building Stahelizes the Iobal labor mar
let and reduces the annual outlay fov
labor turnover"
go That the city editors Of Chicago
! and Hammond newspapers be made the
guests of the city OF Hammond al din
ner at the Country club on which occas-
sion the remarkable industrial develop
rAent Of the North Township cities be
en- phasized and the need Of interesting
outside capital can be urged Recalling
tho fact that the ADVERTISING Gary re-
celved in the newspapers brought mil
lions of dollars Of development money
into ths city.
9 That the actual work Of construc-
ZION be left to established hammond
builders and others who can demon
st-ate their financial responsibii3ty. thus
assuring absolute irapartiality in tho
purchase Of real estate, contracting for
materials placing If insurance and the
resale of the houses built
g. That a roll of honor b. establish
ed in the rooms Of the Hammond Cham
Der Of Commerce nte-ning the names
Of all those who have taken cut build
ing permits during the week. That the
persons whose names appear on this roll
be invited 70 the weekly luncheon Of
the members council snd be made It's
guests % honor. That the names Of al
those tsEing out building permits b
printed consricuouSlH III the daily news
.apers on the front pase.
5. Thas real estate dealers Jointly
q gree 70 make "A substantial reduction in
the list price Of all vacant lots. said
reduction to he allowed only when the
necessary permit has been taken out for
the construction Of a residence and the
foundation IS completed.
s. That the labor unions affiliated
with the building trades council he re-
auested to announce their wage scales
for 1918 % that labor costs may be-
accurately determined at once.
:. That material dealers be urged tn
stabalize material costs at as low
hgure as possible basing their profits
on quantity sales rather than small
sales and large profits
8. That contractors profits on houses
be limited TO q reasonable per cent %
the contract cost.
2. That the Hammond Chamber Of
Commerce urge upon the city admins
tration the urgent necessity cor pros
ecuting before the state public utilities
commission TIE case agsinsi th@ Ham
mond. Whiting K East Chicago Electric
Railway c.Anpsu1 with rhe object in
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-04
left 10 rlgbt-EmperOr Karl. Grow.
Turn On Pursuer.

Tieruey started after the two men
who had grabbed the s9tchel. Both
turned on him and one struck him over
the head with The butt Of his revolver.
TieIney struggled To ms feet and open
ed fire with the revolver that he had
managed by this time 50 get out Of his
pocket. Tor a few minutes there was a
fusilade Of shots. one OF which dropped
Tierney in his tracks.
The men who had been holding gum
uer turned ana started toward the door
with their companions.
once outside the door they started to
run down the stairway at the rear Of
the station. Quincy IN the meantime
had drawn his revolver. and Ire. leo ran
TO the door As they fled down the
stairs h opened fire. weunding one Of
the men. Il blcoG-stained white mulfier
later was aound ON the stairs. In addi-
rion one - the men lost q fawn-color-
Cd felt HAT and another q black and
white checkered cap.
when they reached Tho bottom Of the
stairs they hurried across The sidewalk
TO waiting auto
Harry Ferguson and Benjamin Dan
ieis. New York gunmau, were identified
yesterday as two of tho bandits who
participa "a in the Illinois Central hold
up aud murder Friday nieht
They we're recognized by Miss Helen
Ciorton. 3s02 Ellis avenue. ticket seller
at tho Randolph street station. and an
eyewitness whose name tho police with
held.
Directed by Acting Chief Alcock. tho
police rounded up forty suspects al the
Fillmore street station
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-04
SEND OUT
APPEAL FOR
NURSES
tsrATE COUNCIL OF DEFENsE)

INDIANAPOLIs. Feb. Renewed
efforts are being made in Ohio. Indiana
and Kentucky 10 enlist more nurses for
Red cross service. II was announced al
Lake division headquarters today when
word was received from Washington
stating that the present average enroll
,nent OF 1000 nurses a month through
o'It the country is adequate
Miss Mary Roberts. director OF uurs-
ing of the Lake division, has been a6-
vised that II the war continues, within
short time the American Red Cross
will need from $4,000 70 10000 nurses
for our array alone. At present there
ara about 10000 registered nurses in
the United states. Approximately L.
500 or these are enrolled bv The Red
Cross.
According to Miss Jane peiauo.
chairman of uatiaual committee on Red
cross nursing service. the fact that re-
cruiting IF nurses is net keeping pace
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-04
KEEP LOOKING YOUNG
It's Easy-K You Know Dr..
Edwards Olive Tablets

The secret Of keeping young Is to &C.
Soung - 10 do this you must watch yol
iirsr aud bowels - there's no need
having ] sallow complexion - dark rin
under your eyes - pinples - biliol
leok in your face - dull eyes With
sparkle. Your doctor vii tell you ninet
per cent of all sickness comes from iL.
active bowels and liver.
DR.. Edwards, well-known physical
IN Ohio. perfected a vegetable con-
POUND mixed with olive oil to act c.
the liver and bowels, which he gave t,
Lis patients for years.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets, the subst-
lutte for calornei. are gentle in their actio
yet always effective. They bring abou
that exubcrance of spirit, that natura
buoyancy which should be enjoyed b.
everyone, by toning up the liver and clear
Sng the system of impurities.
You will know DR.. Edwards Olive Tab
lets by their olive color. l0c and 25c Pc
Lo&. AL druggists.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-04
DELAY IN
REGISTERING
GERMANS

No German alien enemies were regis
tered in Gary today because OF the fan
ure OF the blank forms 10 arrive. Many
unnaturalized Germans called a. the
city hall % register but were told to
return again.
The law requires that tins week al
denizens OF subjects of Geunany. not
futly uatu rallied. must register. Al
males above the age of IA must be list
cd, furnish four photographs Of them
selves and have their finger PRINTS
taken
Registration VIII be between yhe hours
Of a. N. and ; p. m. and in cities be-
low 5000 population the postmaster i
tie registrar. In cities above that mum
bor police chiefs are chief registrars
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-04
MRS. x. w. RAY
ON COMMITTEES

Tae National Security League lunch
con 81 Union league. Chicago. resulted
in choosing M-s. Kate Moods Ray Or
Gary. the foremost rational defense
SPEAKER IN the city. 10 place on the
reception committee = the Securit~
leagues convention. which begins in
Chicago on February -. Eotables VII
VIII speak arc: Theodore Raoseve11.
" II. Taft and Hrs. Thomas I'restor.
who before her second marriage wss
Nes Francs Folsom Cleveland, vie
Of Grover Cleveland
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-04
NEW GASES FILED.
Especial 70 The Timss.l

A0pSSAa& To I1G 4AMeAsJ
CROWN POINT. IND. Feb. 24.-Tb.
following grand and petite Jurors hsV,
been chosen for the coming term ot th
Lake circuit court here
pan O'Ccnne li-Whitirx
John ". Jones--I.ovcH
Edward Kruger-LoweI R.
John Schroeder-Crcwn Point
Henry Ewen--Rural Route p Gsr5
Il. II. Diis-Gary.
sam MiileF-Gars
.Alfred Schiiler-SIiller
Herbert Jones-E. Chicago
= Il. Nri ght-Shelby.
Grand Jury.
Harmon ulboard--Indiana Harbor.
George Becs-LowclL
Harry r Meyers--Crov-n Point
Paul Rasch-Crowu Point.
Lewis SiTaor-672 Broadway. Gary
Frank A Observation-Disclosures
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-04
CHICAGO PRODUCE.

BUTTER-Creamsry extras 49i@c;
creamery hrsts. 4skc: hrsts. 4s q lsci
seconds. 43is n 45c
EGGS-Ordinaries 56a Sc; drsts. soc.
LIVE Fowls. 2t0 este;
ducks 251 25c. geese. 49, 2215c.
springs. IS: turkeys. 20.
NEAL-56 70 % lbs, i4@i5c; 20 10
go lbs. Is q i6c: so TO 10 lbs. $50 1Sc:
overweight kidneys. 10 q 14c; coarse. u
? re
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-04

dren: Thomas McKenBa. Of this city;
Mrs. Alice Carlson. Tulsa, Okla; Ser
seant George McKenna- Company l..
Hottiesburg. Miss; Margaret aged Is;
and Elma. aged 10, living at home.
Funeral arrangements have not vet
been made
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-04

try 70 country until the globe had been
girdlcd would read like romance.
IL ia strong testimonial to the
merits OF a remedy which has now
been on the maIlSst for nifty years
and for the progressiveness Of a typ
teal American business firm. Foster
Milburn Company Buffalo, y Y. who
have inspired confidence everyv here in
their advertising by the use cf locat
Testimonials.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-04
WAR s AFFECTS
HITS GARY
HARD

Gary is observing two fuelless days a
week nos. For saloons. candy stores
and mercantile establishments the rule
Is 70 be closed from Saturday night TO
Tuesday morning. although some Of the
saloons essayed to open today under
heatless conditions.
That there is a war going or is now
felt in Gary What with lightless night
two bustnessless days. one theatrcless
night as well as the steel mills half
idle due 10 the weather and war con
gestion on the railways. the effects Of
The seattle with the Kaiser are felt more
than ever.
No Building.
Building in Gary during January was
the worst in the city's history. Per-
mits fell below even the panic winters
az 1907 and 1914 But three permits
TWO sheds and a $4,000 house. totaling
$3.50 were issued during the month.
Construction work at the steel mills
has been shut down for weeks because
Of the weather.
Young Men Gone.
Clothing and shoe houses feel tho go
ing away of 1000 young men. nowf in
military service. Barber shops are also
suffering the effects of conditions and
on Saturday for the first time n
memory there was no waiting line
Tin Plate workers Hard Hit.
Failure 10 get steel. lsck of coal and
freight congestion have hit the Ameri-
can Sheet and Tin Plate company en-
ployes hard blow. Employees OF the
sheet plant have rad but lit'le work in
December and only a few days in Janu-
ary. Throughout the steel belt bad
wors1ing conditions exist despite orders
Oh hand running into millions.