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The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-02
SAY MINISTER
WAS A FL|RT
Pastor Charged With Murder of
Wife Had Many Love
-zs, Affairs.
COURTS CHURCH GIRLS
accused Divine Said to Have Planned
Marriage With One Girl After Pay.
Ing Ardent Suit to
Another.

Wells Depot, Me.-A cloak Of mys-
terry surrounds the death Of Mrs. Min
ME Stevens Hall, wife of the Rev. Hem
~ Ell. Hall, pastor Of the Union Bap-
list church here, who declared that
she fell from high bridge to pile Of
rocks In dry creek on the night Of
June IL. The minister has been lodged
In jail at Alfred, Me-, charged with
the murder of Mrs. Hall. Numerous
stories Of the prisoners flirtations have
been circulated and detectives are Sc
curing considerable evidence In the
most sensational case that has been
brought to light in Maine in many
years. ;
The body Of the woman has been
exhumed. The autopsy was made In
the dimly lighted chapel of the little
Baptist church where Mr.. Hall had
preached. Within three hours Of the
time that her body was disinterred and
submitted to a critical official exami-
nation it was returned to its casket
and grave, and laid at rest forever.
Had Many Love Affairs.
Developments Of startling nature
have been made, during the inyestiga-
don. Among them was the fact that
the accused preacher was in four im-
petuous love affairs at the same time
and one of them was with a woman of
mystery In whom the officers are deep
ly interested. She is Portland wour
an known as "Mrs. Allen" and the
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-02
His reception by His wife Was Cool.

phere of mystery and romance. But
there was no romance about it for his
wife. Martha, whose name appeared
In the directory as Martha, widow of
Paul"
If Thiel expected that all would be
forgiven and that his journey would
end In lovers meeting he was disap-
pointed. His reception by his wife was
cool. The children, however, were more
lenient and 1t is through their hearts
that Thiel is seeking to win back the
lost love Of his wife. The wanderer,
pending his Punishment, Is the guest Of
his married daughter, Mrs. Robert
Firestone.
Thiel returned to Chicago to see his
oldest son, George, before the boy was
called to the colors. George, who was
O little curly headed fellow when his
father left, is now eighteen and Is anx-
ious to get into the service.
1--WE are for dad" said George. Hes
going to stay, and we like him."
But with the mother 1t was different.
No regrets can quite blot out the mem.
DRY Of ID bitter years.
''Why should / take him back?" she
asked. "He left me with four little
children. We were living in the coun-
try at the time and he was working In
D greenhouse. / hadn't q cent and
had to write to my relatives in Chicago
I'm order to get back to town. Then I
worked In a laundry to buy clothes for
the children and to send them to
school. had an opportunity to marry
again. Once was enough. I don't need
a husband, but IL the children want a
father-well, it's up to them"
During his roaming through the
West and in Mexico, Thiel never wrote
to his family. When he finally ap-
peared after his years Of absence, the
wanderer decided to remain In Chi
cago.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-02

Anticipating the cold weather, which
Win soon be due In Belgium and
France, the American Red Cross will
make another drive for clothing to be
sent to the destitute and helpless Bel
CLANS and the French. 1t would ba
worse than indifference, 1t would be
heartless, to hoard any clothing that
can be spared to the population, of the
occupied territory In these countries.
The American Red Cross News Serv-
ice In Washington, ID. c., has wired the
following appeal:
"Five thousand tons Of clothing for
the destitute people Of occupied Bel
GUM and Francei
This is the objective of a drive to
be conducted by the American Red
Cross at the request Of Herbert G.
Hoover, chairman of the Belgian Re-
lief commission, during the week be-
ginning Monday. September %. The
clothing drive of the Red Cross last
March brought In 5000 tons Of gar
Eents and it Is estimated that at
least as much more VIII be required
10 clothe the 100000 people In the
occupied territory during the coming
winter.
AS In the previous campaign the
clothing viii be collected by the chap
tiers Of the Red Cross throughout the
United States. each chapter getting It's
allotment from its division headquar-
tiers. There are Is of these divisions
and each has already been appraised by
national headquarters In Washington
Of the amount of clothing its chapters
are expected to produce. Every kind
bf garment, for all ages and both
sexes, is urgently needed. Garments
pf strong materials are wanted as they
WIN be subjected to the hardest kind
bf wear. Flimsy garments. ballroom
dresses. high-heeled slippers, silk hats,
straw hats and derbies. which were
donated In large quantities In the last
slothing campaign, viii not be accept
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-02
Patriotic Women of America Are Urged to
Buy Less Clothes and Save Wool

The patriotism of American will be tested this year by the
they solve their clothing problem The who buys
wool suit DRESS when she has old which she reshen
remodel Stacker America produces only enough wool supply
oneha twohrds her normal needs The average of
required for civilian eight pounds year, while for fully equipped
soldier about thirteen times this amount 1O6 pounds When thu
army increased five mlo estimated that civilian
have wool clothes Even present possible for sol
der blankets and suits be all WOOL The army blankets contain
s5 per cent revoked WOOL and there per
cent shoddy in of the material used for soldiers
The manufacturers of women clothing doing their part
ing this wool situation They have agreed to limit themselves
Styles to garments with little wool trimming poke
belts and straps to material for garments which
revoked WOOL models which require amount of go
and to reduce the of samples It is estimated that sample g
eliminated $4,000 soldiers be clothed what thus
by cutting inches from 100000 soldiers
able to make 81 200 coats
finds nothing in her trunk attic which can
tor herself this winter and finds that she
garment she should buy possible garment which
khaki color because the government needs these dyes pa
she should not buy cloth of the found soldiers garments
the looms which manufacture these need be kept busy
rails for soldiers supplies She should choose design that not
in STYLE
Women should ask themselves this year, "How few clothes
along with p and not "How much spend cohingY4
essential clothing should be eliminated because the production
such material means that labor machinery, fuel and transported
being diverted from purposes Nonessenal clothing that
not required to maintain physical efficiency.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-02

When the snow flies It win be met
By such rich and adequate headwear
- appears In this group Of winter
time hats. It Ii something of para
hOx 20 call this q season Of brilliant
millinery when dominant colors are
quiet, with only two or three among
them that can be described rs bright.
But along with cold weather come
metal brocades and FUR. They are spar
angiy used. but even 20 carry the sug-
Resti0n that belongs to rich stuffs.
Millinery borrows splendor from
them.
But millinery deserves to be called
brilliant without consideration Of the
enlors favored By fashion Shapes are
resl1y wonderful, the most subtly art,
fnl and the most becoming that can
b. imagined. They are brilliant I'm
themselves and the craftsmanship Of
trimmers deserves the same adjective.
In the group there are four hats and
three Of them are small or medium
bnesis large. But the small hat pre-
Dominates In q greater proportion
than three to one. Two Of these mod
els are designed for street wear and
Two are more formal-but they are all
fery wearable--that Is. they can be
made to do much service. At the mp
Per left Of the group . hat OF gray
ts1vet with upturned brim is faced
With Hudson seal and trimmed with
b big nat cabochin In black and gray.
II only one new hat Is to be allowed
The mid-winter wardrobe. this would
De q good choice.
Just below this model Is q wide
trimmed hat Of black velvet, with
Tiara drapery about the crown OF black
Ind silver gray brocade. edged with a
band Of beaver. With all this reserve
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-02
Policeman stops Game.

Kansas City, Mo.-Odilo A. eyre.
nineteen, Of Clyde, KAN, arrived at the
Union station here with $51. He came
to enlist in Uncle Sans navy.
Two strangers offered to escort him
to the recruiting station In nearby
saloon the strangers argued as to his
weight. Each had lifted eyre several
times when police officer hove in
sight and took hand In the proceed
ings. Six dollars and watch had
been slifted" from eyre.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-02
BEES RoUT TRAFFIC COP
Take Possession OF HE Sun Umbrella
On Busy City Street
Crossing.

Amsterdam. N. Y.-Bees put a.traffic
officer here to rout. Traffic Policeman
Albert Leagher left his post for a few
minutes. When he returned he found
a swarm of bees In possession Of his
sun umbrella. He Is stationed at the
busiest crossing In the city. A large
crowd gathered. For three hours all
kinds of methods for driving bees from
their perch were tried.
Finally Ralph Kline, engineer in the
department of pubic works. fiirted
with the queen bee and got her away.
Tho rest followed.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-02
The Two Women Faced Eaes, Other.


police of that city have been called
dpon for aid In locating her.
At the same time Hall was declared
to have been engaged to marry "Katie"
Gerow, Of Wells, to have been paying
attention to her twenty-one-year-old
sister, Grace, and to have living legal
wife at the same time. Mrs. ball learn
ed of her husbands numerous infatu.
ations, which ranged from f1irtations to
marriage engagements, it was alleged.
When Hall was patient at the Ma
rine hospital at Portland, he received
daily visits from another woman. She
Is said to have carried him flowers and
1t was thought that she was to marry
him. Mrs. Hall went to the hospital
one day to see her husband, and while
she was at his bedside the woman ap-
peared for her customary visit, but was
informed that she could not 60 into the
ward because at that time the patients
wife was with him. The visitor ex-
claimed that Hall had no wife, and in
sisting that he was engaged to be mar
Red to her. rushed into the ward where
she demanded an explanation from
Hall. Hospital attendants took hand
In the affair when the two women faced
each other and realized the truth.
On the day Of the funeral Of his wife.
Hall was almost blithesome. At the
home Of the wife's mother, when the
funeral cortege was being formed he
beckoned to q woman to ride In the
carriage with him and In which were
his wife's mother and his daughter,
Frances. There had been village Cos
sip which linked the minister's name
with the woman, and Mrs. Stephens
was unable to Withstand the added In
dignity Of riding in the same carriage
with the woman. She protested ana
her Objectionable companion was re-
moved.
Sentiment 10 Divided.
The people of the community are di-
xided as to the guilt or innocence OF
the minister. The members Of his con-
gregation believe him innocent and de-
clare the charges preferred are the
work of enemies whose Ill win be Sc
cured by conducting vigorous CAM
paign against gambling. The Gerow
girls Indignantly deny that their rela-
lions with the Rev. Mr.. Hall were 9TH
er than proper and that they were in-
tercsted in him only because of his
religious activities.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-02
SETS COT AFIRE WHILE
IN JAIL TO AVOID FINE

Stevens Point, Wis.-When
John Liss was arrested for en-
gaging in an argument with Joe
Ostrowski, who was also taken
into custody, John calmly set
the cot In his cell afire and went
to sleep. Joe woke up to find
himself nearly smothered and to
see John still slumbering amid
a circle Of flames. Joe gave the
alarm and with John was re-
leased, only to be hailed into
court and fined as per schedule.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-02
DESERTER GETS
COLD RECEPTION
Wanderer Returns After Absence
of Thirteen Years and Asks
to Be Forgiven.

Chicago.-Bronzed and sunburned,
Paul Thiel, who deserted his wife and
family 13 years ago, has returned to
Chicago after many years Of prospect
ing in the West. wandering in Mexico,
working in restaurant In Kansas
City, Mo-, and running bar in the
"Barbary coast" Of San Francisco.
Thiel returned as from the grave and
came home surrounded In an atmos-
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-02
FL. 2.zz=,
Late Fall sur stvles

There are great many very iistinc-
tive suits for women being shown for
the late fall trade. and that they are
liked Is evidenced by the number, Of
orders which buyers are placing for
them. One very smart suit has a coat
with tight-fitting sleeves, narrow
shoulders and somewhat fltted bodice.
There Is no waistline on this coat,
however. and 1t hangs loosely down
nearly to the knees. fiaring out slight.
~ and suggestive Of the bell shane.
The peg-top skirt lis used with this
model. gathered together In the back
at the waist and tapering to the ankles
In a narrow draped effect. Suits OF
this sort are most frequently trimmed
with fur. beaver or skunk being used,
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-02

In color everyone WIZ concede that
this picturesque model is both bril-
liant and serviceable- that Is It will at
In with many backgrounds. A ma
tronly hat Of the same character ap-
pears at the upper right Of the group.
It La one Of those tall crowned, mar
row brimmed hats that match the dig.
nided poise of middle age. 1t In Of
q deep. soft petunia--a reddish pur-
pie and its trimming Ii an ostrich
pine tree" ornament like It In color.
but In several shades.
Strips Of long-napped beaver in cas-
tor color make the youthful tam that
appears below. It Is fuzzy and win
try looking, and. by assuming the re-
sponsibility of pair Of wings for
trimmings. puts itself In the class of
all-round-wear hats.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-02

Sheridan, Wyo.. has passed an or
dinance closing all places Of business
on Sundays and legal holidays.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-02

Mems collars have again advanced in price, The everas
ude OF nation would go out to Washington board
declare them nonessental these days
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-02

mated great deal of fruit and vegetables
These could home saving Of
hundred million dollars Americas annual bill taking right
of farm machinery to 100000 Americas
wasef handling apples and potatoes makes
O0 Authorities that the total neglected fences
and farm buildings another loss of $25O00O0OO
problem arithmetic Sum them
and you will find that they total that
tany worth thinking about.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-02

The German birth rate is said to be falling off rapidly
tul than this however, the in the German
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-02
Preventable Waste to Amount of
$l,o43,OOO,000 Going on in America
By E 3. HOUSE. Agriculture. College Font Collin. Colo

In this country we waste $50O,0 900 annually
in soil erosions-a loss that could be stopped by the
farmer. We lose $238,Ooo,OOO year through floods
and at least of this could be prevented by
proper farm draining. Each year insects destroy our
crops to the value of $6599OO,OOO. Live stock dis
eases which preventable cost us another $780,
100000 We lose $4o,OOO,OoO year by the careless
handling of eggs Rats mice, gophers and other small
animals destroy crops to the value of s1OO,oOoOOo
year. These could be controlled and totally exterm-
New Britain herald., 1918-11-13
S2,oOO,ooo/ A YEAR
 FOR PRETTY MARY

News has just come over the wire that Mary Pickford is to get $2,000,- 900 year. The world was staggered when it heard that Charlie Chaplin was to receive a million. Now comes Mary and has that figure doubled. The reason is obvious. She is the greatest drawing card in filmdOm. No theater which does not disregard all calculations can dare to show her without raising it's admission charge. The Lyceum theater is to show her latest picture, entitled: How Could You Jean ?" Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and at it's old price. No doubt the theater will be packed as this news becomes known, so every one who can attend the matinee show those employed during the day. Parents should have their children see this picture, for it will offer a great appeal to them. Another great treat is to be offered next Monday. Rex Beach whose name stands among the immortal American authors, will show a Rex Beach Story'' in pictures
 It is none other than Laughing Bill Hyde and will star Will Rogers of the New York Winter Garden in the title part. Those who remember "The Spoilers and "The Barrier know what to expect for Rex Beach is known for his stories having terrific
New Britain herald., 1918-11-13
FOX'S THEATER.

D. w. Griffith's The Great Love" and Fox's vaudeville depart tonight to be followed by William Farnun, in "The Rainbow Trail', the stirring se- quel to Riders of the Purple Sage"
 Starring William Farnum, that por- trayer of big, brave, masterful, prim- itive men, '"The Rainbow TraiI', as a William Fox standard picture, stands as one of the supreme achievements of screencraft. "The Rainbow TraiP' is as big and overwhelming as the mountains and far-fung plains which form it's setting. The memory is yet fresh of that other western picture, Riders of the Purple Sage. "The Rainbow TraiI' is 8 sequel to that famous story. Both are dramatiz tions of novels written by Zane Grey, who is without a peer in his genius for reviving the early days of our
New Britain herald., 1918-11-13
KEENEY'S THEATER.

Marguerite Clark in "Prunella" is one of the features on Keeney's big double feature photoplay program. In this out 1.-the ordinary play Mar guerite is assisted by an excellent east The gorgeous gowns, the mag nificent scenes and the wonderful photography are big features. The other feature is a western drama with a popular star in the leading role. The Universal Weekly, Current Events and several short comedies are shown daily. This weeks vaude- vile bill is good. The Bernard Trio i'll @ clever singing and talking act
 the Sunner's, a dancing act of con- siderable ability, and Gallando, the sculptor, make this show a good one
New Britain herald., 1918-11-13

he is starring is "A Nine O'Clock Town" the story of young man who, like a great many more young men finds his home town too slow, Charlie goes to the city and proves to his father that his big up-to-the-m minute ideas are necessary in the business world of today The photo-pla ends with a thrilling climax. The picture is one that you cannot afford to ignore, and will b ca source of loss and regret to all who neglect to see it. Another smashing picture on this bill is "Back to the Woods' with the clever com edienne Mabel Normand in the lead ing role. Never has she been known to disappoint, no matter what the vehicle chosen for her. Mabel Nor mand's vogue beginning when the screen was yoang, is greater than ever before because of the massiveness of
 her late productions. Her alwaysto-
 be-expected display of wonderful
 clothes and her perennially attractive
 personality. Back to the Woods" is
 a comedy drama in which laughter
 vies with thrills, and it is the story of
 an adventure in an elevator that final
 Iy developed into a strong romance in
 the mountains Remember that today
 is your last chance in which to see the
 rainbow girl of the screen and your "wonder boy" in two big smashing thrillers.
 The vaudeville is one of very good merit Art Smith is up-to minute with some new jokes, and the Venetian Duo is a fine musical act, while "Or l the Job" is an interesting and anus l ing Dl0Vlet.
New Britain herald., 1918-11-13
What Is LiIIian's Real Guess About
 DiCl<y?

What Is LiIIian's Real Guess About
 DiClIy? I quickly negatived Lillian's query eoncerning the possibility of getting bicky's checkbook for her.
 "Impossible!" I said decisiVely. "He |Nas so angry at finding it in my pos 6oSsion that he has even gone to the Ridiculous length of having a paddock but upon his desk"
 My cheeks famed at the confession. Lillian checked an amused laugh as Bhe saw them.
 You mustn't take it that way, S,hild," she said seriously. Even if 2vou had taken his checkbook from his sIesIt-which his mother fortunately kaved you the trouble of dOing-you would have been perfectly justified in < he act. Dicky is no more responsible Ahan a child these days, and we've Binnp1y got to get him on his feet gain.
 "I've been a regular little ferret Aince I've seen you, and I've found but that our Dicky-bird stands mighty
New Britain herald., 1918-11-13
THEATER BILLS TONIGHT

great west The star of '"The Rain bow Trail could be nobody else but William Farnum. More than any other actor playing before the cam era, William Farnun has the ability for Interpreting the roles of big, pow erful men, who fight the long, hard fight, against the powerful forces of nature. Farnum has a positive genius for this type of acting, and his work in |"The Rainbow Train is better than anything he has ever done. '"The Rainbow TraiP' takes up the fortunes of Lassiter, Jane Withersteen and the girl, Fay Larkin, years after they have been locked up in the lost can- yon. Not only does MT. Farnum, again portray the role of Lassiter, the two-gun- and the terror of the Utah border, but he also takes the part of Shefford, a two-fisted fighting man who goes to the rescue of these imprisoned people. The result of all this is a blood-Stirring photo drama absorbing from the start and ending with a smashing, laundering climax that will make you gasp. The V1gor- ous romance of the ranger who roVed the plains for vengeance is developed so powerfully, so deftly, that not one person in thousand can resist its mighty sweep. MT. E'arnum is mag nifcent. Ho makes the love theme stand out and gives it a heart which thrills with sentimental interest. He fights for himself and for those he loves. as only Wm. Farnum can fight Four entertaining vaudeville acts will also be offered, with other short reels in addition.
New Britain herald., 1918-11-13
A DAILY
 

Tho use of Benefit Brand Sweet Nut" Margarine is substantial thrift saw sng EVERY DAY in the year. At 32c. ID. this delicious table luxury has
 Already replaced dairy butter in thou
 ands of homes. Made of pasteuriZed Snilk and the crispy white meat of Bocoanuts. 92c. a lb. Sold only at the HDirect Importing Co.'s yellow front
 tore, PIT Main St., 365 Arch St.. New Britain. where Benefit Brand
 Neas, Coffees and Grocery Specialties
 re retailed at wholesale prices.
 iook For Our Store In Your Town.
New Britain herald., 1918-11-13
LNCETM THEATER.

Today is the last day for the show ing for one of the best double feature bills which has been shown in a long time. On the program there is Charles Ray, one of the most popular of the younger cinema stars now be- fore the public. The feature in which
New Britain herald., 1918-11-13

climaxes. On the same program will appear Vivian Martin in
 her latest picture entitled "Viviette." To elaborate on the magnitude of such
New Britain herald., 1918-11-13

Unless otherwise noted, all notices appearing in this column are written by the press agents of the various theaters and motion picture houses advertising in this paper
New Britain herald., 1918-11-13

an astounding bill is unnecessary for to just read the names of the pictures will convince anyone that wonder full bill awaits them.