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Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1919-12-02

In my wardrobe. / am sure, / have
very notable Kriss Kringle disguise"
Thus ii was that Robert Merrill, ex- |
circus clown and famous Humpty |
Dumpty, set juvenile Belleville wild
with delight that memorable Christ
mas eve.
''You have won all hearts" enthused
Mr.. Arnold Drew to the great star of
the occasion. "You have gloriously
saved the day. OF course you will be
my guest"
Robert Merrill hesitated. Then he
glanced at four little happy-faced chill
dren in the Drew automobile. "Per-
haps / can make up a Christmas spe-
cial for those cherubs," he said.
For two hours at the Drew home
Robert Merrill fascinated the little
ones. He exercised the best that was
in him of grimace and contortion to
set them wild with delight. They were
singing a carol at the piano when Mr..
Drew heckoned, led him into a small
room and proceeded to closet.
1--WE have jewel Of a goyerness for
the children and this is her sewing
room," he said, going to a cabinet
"This may be acceptable after your
arduous exercise" and he set a decan-
ter and a glass on the table.
He was almost startled at the sud-
den change that came over his guest.
Robert Merrill's features grew stern.
Il want to show you something" he
said, and barred one arm. Across Its
surface was revealed a date. "Ten
years back-you note 1T? The circus
tattoo man did that. 1t commemorate
ed the day when / realized that my
/ reckless way had brought me to pow
erty, had cost me a loving wife and
two little cherubs. Ten years-twenty
"a lifetime, still will l seek them the
world over to atone for my cruel neg
!: lectw
"You brave, true mani" cried AT
mold Drew shamedly, and swept the
table clear and went back to the room
where the children were, leaving hit
: guest to recover his composure.
; "Show mer'
: Robert Merrill started with thrill
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1919-12-02

CANTA CLAUS was on the witness
y stand testifying In the famous
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-03
MASTER SINGERS TAKE TOP
 HONORS ON LYRIC BILL

The new Keith bill at the Lyric is filled with high-class attractions No better singers have been heard at the Lyric than the Master Singers. double quartet ot vocal artists. It is seldom that such ex- cellent singing is offered in Birmingham and it proved a rare treat to capacity audiences yesterday evening.
 Ben Mann takes off the comedy honors of the bill and he does it in capital style He is very clever and he wins immediate favor with the audience He has part ner, Hazel Mann, who runs a close sec ond, and together the pair furnish much of the comedy of the bill.
 Herman in The Mysterious Masquer' ader," is clever. Assisted by Miss Shir ley, Herman presents novelty that is as surprising as it is entertaining. Her man is contortionist, gymnast and dancer extraordinary. The act is con structed along novel lines and is one ot the best numbers the bill affords
 Maurice Brierre and Grace King are as clever as ever. They are well remem bered in Birmingham and they always receive a cordial reception. Brierre IS the boy from New Orleans and Miss King is '.the little girl from Boston This clever pair sing and dance in excellen. style.
 'Synco," master of syncopation, opens the programme with several selections on the xylophone. International news pie lures are a feature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-03

ing made the best speech of the de- bate.
 Many points were brought out in the arguments by both sides, some Of them being along the lines of tAe arguments made in Washington dur ing the past year on the subject
 John Taylor, who spoke on The Ideals of Peace" won the annual junior oratorical contest and the medal given to the best speaker of that class. Others who took part in the contest were Roy Niager, Ross Dillon and J. B. Trant. Music was furnished by an orchestra. Special se- lections were rendered by Miss Linda belle Heacock and Miss Louise Hea- cock.
 At o'clock yesterday afternoon tine annual alumni reception, held for alumni and friends of the college, was held in the Psi Delta fraternity haB. The reception usually is held on the campus in front of the academic hall, but on account of wet grounds and the rain yesterday it was held indoors. About 800 persons attended.
 The annual senior class play was rendered in the auditorium last nigat before a large audience Miss HobOs-' was the title of the play and it Was ably presented Those who took part in the play had been under the di5ec- tion of Miss Wilkerson of BirminS ham. who directed the play. It was declared one of the best amateur plays that has been presented at tie college in a number of years.
 Final preparations were made yes terday for the alumni day" which ia to be held at the college today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-03
ALICE BRADY AT HER BEST IN
 "REDHEAD," RIALTO FILM

Despite the indictment weather, large crowds witnessed the first local showing ot "Redhead," featuring Alice Brady at the Rialto yesterday. The picture was pronounced one of the best pictures in which this popular star has appeared in sometime.
 Matthew Thurlow, rich young mac about town. marries Dazie, alias Red head" one night when both are under the influence of iiqnor. While at q party at one of New Yorls's gayest res taurants. where Dazie is a star enter tainer, Bill Rickson bets Matt that he will never marry her. Matt takes the bet and marries Dazie on the spot, anique feature being the wedding ceremony. which was performed by Dolly Gard. a friend of Thurlows and a justice of the rounded by a number of strange people and with walters running to and fro
 The morning after both regret thei: hasty step, and Matt's rich uncle, who supports him, cuts off his allowanc. when he learns of the marriage. Matt is forced to go to work and secures . job in an automobile factory. He ad- vances rapidly and although he threatens to leave Dazie, he still lives with her, but treats her with scorn and humilia- ton. She is de:srlnined to make a man of him and refuses to see the insults hurled at her, doing everything in her power to make it ea.'y and comfortable for him.
 When Dazie's parents come from a small country. town to visit them. Matt treats them with consideration and kind
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-03
"ONCE TO EVERY MAN" BREAKS RECORD AT ALCAZAR

''Once to Every Man. Anthony Paul Kelley's adaptation of Larry Evans we'll known novel. is the screen production shown at the Aicazar this week. Last night the Alcazar management announced that all attendance records for the last six months had been shattered by Once to Every Man
 The title of the picture refers to the chance that comes to every man to make aocd and overcome his temptations. In the case of Denny. tiie herG of the film i. was struggle against an inherited craving for drink The par. Is taken by ;a,k Sherrill, wao pays carosite pretty Matlo Withee. The greatest appeal Of the film is made through the big story it tells The artisti, features and the ,,eauty of the surrolndlngs telp make 1t big production.
 Denny is orlpled drunkard for the sins of his ia ie.' and through this sug- cesion of his tt,wrsp. pie he is about .o ocw down tc the cruelty of this lot, hut his chance comes IT CT begins the unw nding of tie rcnsnco. Then also begir the big fights, wL.ch are one Of the biggest features of the detail. The girl supplies the Inspiration. The late scenes ci the finn, showing the raining scenes of the fighter, give 9 real sporting atmosphere and flavor of the ring The finish of the picture shows the enemy killed and chance that comes once to every man used to advan- taee
 A Gaumont News an6 2 special Star c .medy are adJe attractions at the A caiar, where "Once ,o Every Man" vii. be shown all the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-03
THE UNREASONABLE SIN,r
 FRANK. DARING PRODUCTION

"The Unpardonable Sin,' one of the most daring, stirring film productions ever shown here, opened a weeks en- gagement at the Strand yesterday. The theatre was packed during the showing yesterday.
 '.The Unpardonable Sin is giant spec tacle, every detail of which goes to make it a master production. Frank and boil in theme, it is almost impossible to see the picture through without being reused against the 'unpardonable sin" referred to-that committed by the German hoards as they swept through the small border countries. While Blanch Sweet takes the leading role-and does so admirably-she is by no means the only bright spot on the cast One of the noticeable features of the film is the photography and the effect of the lights.
 Alice Sweet becomes Dimny Parcot in the film. In western town she hears that her mother and sister in Belgium have been made victims of the Huns ..unpardonable sim" She determines to go to Europe and find them. and on her way she chances to meet Noll Winsor. who is going overiwith Belgian supplies Soon they are in war-stricken Europe searching among the thousands of fleeing and weeping women for her people. Some of the horrible incidents are plainly DOT
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-03
THE MAN WHOTURNED WHITE
 IS REMARK ABLE PRODUCTION

The Man Who Turned White, marx ing the return to the screen of H. B. Warner, which is being shown at the Tranon theatre this week. is one of the most remarkable prolopiays Of the year
 The Man Who Turned White is one of the popular stories of the day. and IS a story of love ahd hate, of sacrifice. dancing girls and Bedouin tribes
 Mis4 Bart ara CasJeton portrays tho role of Ethel Lamuert. an American girl, who is seized oy Hedouin robbers in the heart of the 6escrt, In her struggle with the leader she tears his tunic. His body was white She accuses him of be- ing 9 vagabond ard he declares he hates the race However, his chvalry was aroused, and atthough he knew he was rousing the lasting hatred of his band, ..e freed Ter
 She meets him cgain as white man in an oriental cance hall and recognizes him as the same. and although he soon learned to love her he could not tell her of his love, because of the disgrace he Lore for another who had saved his life iii battle. One day he tells her of his love, and as he takes her in his arms, is confronted by the other man, who tells the story of his disgrace.
 Exciting moments follow. Lut the chiv- a ry of the man and he womans won dcrful love make happy ending to this amazing story of the desert
 Ii. B. Warner i5 recognized as one of the great actors Of the stage and his screen productions are scoring a tri- umph special muscal programme is being rendered. This Jim will be shown all week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-03
JAZZ BOY" HALL AND LONG
 AND WARD BIJOU STARS

There is much to entertain and anuse in the new bill for the first half of the week at Loew's Bijou. Every one of the vaudeville acts were generously applauded by the capacity audiences yesterday A strong dramatic photopiay, The Divorce Trap" is the picture feature. with Gladys Brockwell in the leading role. The pie ture affords and Illuminating insight into 1 the present day divorce situation. Miss , Brockwell charmed the audince by her wonderful portrayal of the heroine. 1 Among vaudeville acts headline hon ors are divided between Julian Hall, the ! Jazz Boy" and Long and Ward, In a
 musical classic, introducing impersona- l tions of well known artists Both are unusual offerings and exceptionally pleasing.
 l Hall plays the saxaphone, talks little, | sings little and does some wonderful eccentric and acrobatic dancing. He IS decidedly talented and puts much pep 1 into his performance. l The act of Long and Ward is class all the way through. In addition to haVing ! splendid baritone voice, Ward presents some clever impersonations, including | Harry Lauder and Albert Chevelier. Miss 1 Long also sings we'll and together the clever couple present a most pleasing | number.
 | Hinkle and Mae entertain with comedy chatter and song They took well with
 the audience. The feature of the act IS
 l the bass solo by Hinkle. The Norvelles | open with a high class exhibition or strength and skill on the rings and bars. l One of the most pleasing features of the programme is Rulings animals, an act | in which dogs, cats, rabbits and plros perform some exceptionally clever stunts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-03
NEWS OF ENSLEY

Permanent organization of the Ensley Playground association has been made with Mrs L. H. Pennington as chair man; Mrs. J. K. Cook, vice chairman, and Mrs. R. S. Bohannon. secretary treasurer. This action was taken Mon day afternoon at meeting at the Ems ley Baptist church and other matters considered included the recommendation of playground supervisor to Commis- sioner Ellis Brown by whom the ap- pointment will be made
 The local playground is situated at the Ensley park and in addition to it's equip ment has a number of natural advan- tages and a large wading pool, Much enthusiasm was evidenced at the meeting on Monday and improvements are being planned with a view to making this a recreation center. The next meeting of the association will take place at the park Wednesday afternoon. June Il.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-03
THREE

ola, Long Island. North Platte, Ne5.. selected as the midway point. The schedule allows only 16 hours and S9 minutes for the first lap and the hep off from North Platte is set for 3:30 o'clock on the following morning. The plane should land at San Francisco abou. 5:5s D. m. Officials here believe the trip should be made easily with in about B hours.
 Captain Roy N. Francis. a flyer of long experience both in military and commercial planes. will be in charge of the flight He will be accompanied bv Lieutenant Edmund A. Clune and two or three mechanics. The plane 10 be used is capable of carrying one ton of freight or from 10 to 12 passen- gers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-03
MAJESTIC TO PRESENT EXTRA
 VAITDEVHJE WITH PLAYS

| The New Majestic sprung a surprise l The act is presented in a clean, snappy manner. which adds to the enjoyment. l last night when they presented two en- tertaining vaudeville acts in addition to | the regular show. presenting an extra entertainment between the acts Of Sih- ners."
 The first novelty offered was Monroe | the champion long distance singer of the | world. He is remembered as the man who | sang for IA hours and 20 minues winning the big singing event in New York two I years ago. Monroe has a good voice, and aside from the novelty of his act
 went over well.
 The second act, Mack and Mack, sing ing and a touch of nonsense, was well
 received. Both have good voices and their act proved to be winner from every angle.
 Sinners" is one of the cleverest plays ever seen at this house. It is the life story of a little girl from small town who goes to New York to make money for her widowed mother back home. and she falls in with a fast crowd. There she meets the" man. and just before her life would be wrecked she is saved by miracle. and goes back home to the bedside of her sick mother. The fast crowd, while supposedly tour inx. comes to the little home town of the girl. where the play ends.
 Miss Evelyn Watson as Mary Horton played a rural character. Her work in ! the stellar role was the sensation of the play Randolph Gray deserves special mention for the clever way in which he
 handled the role opposite Miss Watson. The management announced that ali during the summer extra vaudeville acts will be offered in addition to the play.
 This is the first time this has been done in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-03
SPIRITED DEBATEA AT
 HOWARD COLLEGE
Alumni Reception We'll At tended-Class Play Is
 Ably Presented

The government should own and op- crate the railroads, according to the annual freshman-sophomor debate held at Howard college yesterday morning. I. N. Patterson and J. J. Bell, representing the freshman class, won the judges decision over J. M. Eolley, Jr.. and J. M. Whorten of tn , sophomore class. who upheld the nega- tive in the debate, Resolved, That the
 United States Government Should Own and Operate Our Railroads" J. J. Bell was awarded the distinction of hav-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-03
Conductor Arrested
 in Connection With
 Seizure of Whisky

Henry Kidd, a railroad conductor on the Seminole Limited. out Of Chi cago, was arrested yesterday by ot- ficers Dobyns, Alexander. Hollums, Walls and Brewer in connection with the seizure of 500 pints of whisky from that train Sunday afternoon.
 Following the seizure of the whisky, which was stored in toilet in a draw ing room, George c. Ludlow of Bir- mingham was arrested on charge Of violating the prohibition laws and J. L. Williams, Pullman conductor, Was arrested on a charge of interfering with officers In the discharge of their duty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-03
Escaped Prisoners
 Are Captured Here

Lewis Shaw and Eugene Fruit, ne- groes. alleged escapes from the state penitentiary at Nashville. Tenn, were captured yesterday by Officers De- Groat and Mullins and placed in the city jail.
 The negroes, who were servin g terms for burglary and buying, re- ceiving and concealing stolen prep erty, had become trusties al the peni- tentiary. About a week ago they es- capped.
 By descriptions sent them by au thorities at Nashville the local offi- cers arrested them and officers from there will arrive in Birmingham this morning to carry them back to Ten- nessee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-03
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trayed. Through an insulting array of
 German officers the two c>>e1nue the
 search, until finally they are found. h, their company is young American, ''Sticker,' who proves the origin of com edy that greatly relieves the tense situa- tions
 Just as the party arrives Dimny's sister becomes the victim of German brute
 The German officer responsible Is found and punished and after fights, races ana thrilling incidents they reach the border.
 and later home, to happy ending. The film gives, from time to time. quo tations from the German author ana
 philosopher. Neitzsche, showing what had been taught them in reference to the
 unpardonable sin and other crimes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-03
TWO STARS AT COLONIAL

"Great Expectations,' featuring JACK Pickford and Louise Huff, is the film at the Colonial today and tomorrow It Is d picture of child life and romance, ending just before marriage.
 Jack. Pickford has the role to which he is best adapted that of mistrested' backwoods Joy, and he plaSs the part well. Louise Huff as the girl. is quite as ratuiai as Pickford. and performs well. The I.icture has a simple and gripping plot It deals with country lire in England, and later the scene shirts to Londcn. The part of the escaped con vict and the mad woman, who was dls- appoln;ed in love on her supposed mar riagc day, add to the interest in the film.
 Tn. readers are in the first person, gF- ing the picture the touch of an autoolos raphy and making it different.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-03

ness and even takes them out to dinner. Matts uncle calls and tells him he will reinstate the boy in his good graces II he will divorce his wife, which he re- fuses to do. as he has suddenly realized how much his wife means to him. Incl dents follow each other in quick success sion. which bring this photoplay to an unexpected but happy ending. Dazzle makes a man of Matt and both are happy Miss Brady is seen at her best in this production, which will be shown at the Rialto all week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-03
Habitunl Constipation Cured
 sr. IA fn ol nn~u

'LAX-FoS WITH PEPSIN' is a spe- cially- prepared Syrup Tonic-Laxative for Habitual Constipation. It relieves promptly but should be taken regularly for 14 to 21 days to induce regular ac- ton It Stimulates and Regulates.
 Very Pleasant 10 Take soc per bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-03
NC-4 WILL NOT FLY BACK TO U. S., SAYS
 SECRETARY DANIELS
From Page one)

New York City to San Francisco in less than two days with only one stop en route will be made by the army air service within the next few days A Martin bombing plane will be used
 The start will be made from Mine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-03
AT THE MOVIES

AT THE MOVIES Strand-Blanche Sweet in The Un- pardonable Sim Alcazar-"Once to Every Man Trianon-H. B. Warner in The Man Who Turned White" Rialte-Alice Brady in Red Head" Colonial-Louise Huff and Jack Pick ford in Great Expectations" and Tom Mix in Rangers Romance Odeon one-Marie Walcamp in 'The Red Glove.
 Odeon Two-"The Man of Might" and ''Sally's Blighted Career" Princess-Charlie Chaplin in "A Dogs Life"
 COMMENCEMENT FEATURES At Howard College-Annual Glee ciup concert at S:90 o'clock tonight. At the Jefferson theatre-Graduatin exercises of Louie Compton semi, nary and Margaret Allen school at s o'clock tonight. BirminghamS Southern College-Junior oratorical contest and intersociety oratorical contest at S;9o o'clock.
 BASEBALL Rickwood-Double header. Barons vs. Crackers. Game called at 80 clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-03
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

The engagement of Miss Anne Sue Fitts to Mir. J. H. Ardis is announced as fol- lows: "Mr. and Mrs. Ellie B. Pitts an neunce the engagement of their daughter, Annie Sue, to MT. James Harvey Ardis, the wedding to take place in June. No cards.
 Fines aggregating $552 were Mondays toll in the Ensley recorders court, fol- lowing the hearing of a heavy docket. In g cases of the 45 cases tried, gaming was the offense. A number of minor cases were heard also.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-03
THEATRES

Lyric-keith vaudeville. Loew's Bijou-Loew' vaudeville and
 features pictures. New Majestic-"S Sinners"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-03
PERSONAL

Rev. and Mrs. c. B. Toomb left Mon day for Opelousas La, where they will spend several weeks.
 Capt Gordon Palmer, son of MT and Mrs R. F, Palmer, has returned to F.nsley after years active service in France. He was attached to the Eighty second division.
 Mrs. Robert Chadwick has been re- rnoved to her home from the Birmingham infirmary, where she recently underwent ar operation.
Milford chronicle., 1919-05-02
MISCELLANEOUS

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Milford chronicle., 1919-05-02
ROXANA

The Ladies' Aid Society met at tn,
home Of Miss Carrie Dickerson on Thurs
day evening. After the business wa.
transacted an abundance Of refreshment.
was served by the hostess.
Mrs. o. H. Connolly has been iu for the
past week.
Miss Nellie Elliott has been visiting her
parents at Laurel
II. F. Wilgus made a business trip to
Philadelphia last week.
Mrs. Burton McCabe has been spendine
sometime =='.th her sons IL. q
who are i'll with pneumonia.
Miss Margaret Hill Of seIbyville has
been visiting Miss Pearl Watson.
Mrs. Samuel Kitchens Of Omar called
on Mrs, Lizzie Furman on Sunday.
There will be a bonnet trimming and
FESTIVAL held at Wilgus Hall on Saturday
evening May 10. Come and enjoy a
good laugh.
Miss Myrtle Hudson spent the week.
End with Miss Belle HOllaway.
Capt. Orlando MacCollum has been
'pending a few days with his family here.
Mrs. Emma c. Lynch is visiting her
lister in Wilmington.
Samuel R. Tubbs has been spending a.
ew days with his daughter, Mrs. e.
'unting, at williamsviile.
William Bennett and family. Miss Me- /
ssa Wilgus and Lloyd McCabe motored
Stockton, Nd, on Sunday.