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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-17

sister. Mrs. Tallman Bailey. of Wash
il.gton. D. c.. and Mrs. T. F. Scott, of
Chicago Others asked were Mrs.
Joseph Orear, of Chicago; Mrs. Charles
Ell ridge, Mrs. E. H. Anderson, Mrs.
Charles Marshall. Mrs. Robert Stone,
Mrs. B. o. Wolf, Mrs. R. J. Blazo. Mrs.
]. r. Deisher, Mrs. J. S. West. Miss
Eta Covell, Mrs. J. L. Moneypenny,
Mrs. Lillian Mitchner, of Beloit; Mrs.
A. A. Knapp, Mrs. Beryl Johnson. Mrs
S. L. Courtney, Mrs J. L. Whitaker,
Mrs. ]. S. Fletcher, Mrs. @. w. Kelley
and Mrs. II. A. Tallman. Mrs. Austin
will give an afternoon at bridge tomor-
row for Mrs. Scott and her daughter,
Mrs. Joseph Orear. of Chicago.
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The first large musical event of the
year is to be the song recital given
Monday evening at the First Baptist
church by Mr.. Reinald Werrenrath.
The recital is given under the auspices
of the school of fine arts of Washburn
is dean. The following program will
be given Monday evening, beginning
at 8:15:
Prologue to Pogliacfiif- .Leoncavallo
Some Rival Has Stolen Ny True Love
Away" Old English
Little Mary Cassidy Ola 81 t irish, nr0ao"0ou
over the Hills and FR Ry A ATsnaE od
THE pr Pretty Creature" Old English i iSnef
..--.......--...Arr. by H. Lane Wilson
lie Manor Manor, de Rosemonde"i Henri Dupare
Vision Fugitive" from Herediade, si1i'
Chinese Mother Goose Rhymes.
Lady Bug, Baby Is a sieepiRe, Si''
What the Old Cow Said" The
Mouse" "of What Use Is 2 Girl,
''Pat-a-Cake'" The Old Woman"
"A. "a Khaki Lad; Florence AyIward
The Irish Guards" Kiplingl
Fuzzy: wuzzy" iKipiinej. Arthur Whiting
MI larry splsr at the piano.
The members of the Music Study
club were guests of Mrs. Morton Al
baugh, 1881 Harrison street. yester-
day afternoon. An interesting pro-
gram was given by members and Mrs
J. Scott Junkin, of Chicago, who is
with her sister. Mrs. T. r. Paxton,
| while awaiting the return of Mr.. Jun
kin from France. Among Mrs. Jun
kin's numbers was one of her own
composition. The program was as fol-
Mrs. W. H. Bowlby; "our Native
Land, by Grieg, Miss Ruth Bomgard-
ner; "Melodie de Printemps," ''Danse
| des Insects" and ".Danse des Fleurs. "
| by Svendsen, Mrs. Leland McAfee;
"reminiscences of Mountain and
Fiord,' by Greig, Mrs. Howard Searle
and Miss Allison Shaver: Aria from
/ ''Herodiade, by Massenet, Springs a
! Lovable Ladye," by Elliot, Kisses
| by Wilson, and Spring Song" by
| Meta K. Legler, Mrs. Junkin.
| The guests of the afternoon were
Mrs. Henry J. Allen, Mrs. Charles S
Huffman, Mrs. J. Scott Junkin, of Chi
i cago; Miss Marie Moore, of Kansas
| City; Mrs R. F. Hollingsworth, an6
| Miss Marian Garretson.
| Y X X
The Big Sisters of the Y. w. C. A
of Washburn will entertain the Little
| Sisters of the association and the soph
| ignores of the college Saturday after.
noon at the college gymnasium. The
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-17
SOGX9N,
ByDa seasiW

Miss Edna Anton and Miss Georgia
Neese will entertain with a dancing
party this evening at the Country club.
These who will attend are Miss Doris
Drought. Of Lawrence; Miss Marjora
Blank, Miss Ann Weightman. Miss
Charlotte West, Miss Ruth Marsh. Miss
Pauline McVey, Miss F'lorestine Blank,
Miss Frances Oiander, Miss Marion
Williams, Miss Eula Fleming. Miss
Neese, Miss Anton. Mr.. Ned Fleming,
Mr. Glen Davis, Mr.. John Parkinson,
Mr. Ray Beers. Mr.. Lucien Thrill, Mr..
DeArmond Smith, Mr.. Dean Wilson.
Mr.. Henry Anton, Mr.. George Green
', God, Mr.. Bob Hasty, Mr.. Armin
Weiskirch, Mr.. Frank Meyer.
Mrs. Dewitt c. Nellis entertained
Mrs. Cha rles S. Hoffman and a few of
the friends whom she made as state
president of womans suffrage, who
are in town for the session of the
legislature. last evening at her home
in West Fifth street. The guests
asked were Mrs. Huffman, Mr.. and
Mrs. Grinstead, of Liberal, Mr. and
Mrs J. n. Shannon, of Fredonia, Mr..
D. Z. Lamb. of Harrington, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. A. Mosher, of Dodge City, Mr..
and Mrs. Cyrus E. White, of Salina,
Mr. and Mrs. Ed F'rizell, of Larned,
Miss Truitt, of Larned, DR.. and Mrs.
L. L. Uhls, of Overland Park, Miss
Elizabeth Wooster.
Mrs. J. A. Austin was hostess at an
i formal afternoon party today at her
home in Van Buren, street. The guests
of honor were her mother and her
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-17

Mrs. r. A. Rutiedge. Mrs. Olson and
her sons are on their way home FROM,
Houston, Tex. where they have spent
several months.
Miss Lillian Smith, who has been
in the Federal Reserve bank at Dallas,
Tex, has given up her position and
will remain with her mother, Mrs. An
toInette Smith, in West Tenth street.
Mrs. L. H. Mum will go to Excel
sior Springs tomorrow TO spend about
ten days.
Miss Helen Davis has left. for a bust
ness trip to New York. : She will also
stop in Washington, ID. c., where she
will visit Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Davis and
Mr.. and Mrs. George Davis.
Dinner Dancing; Pelletiers Tea
Room: Saturday evening.-Adv.
Lieut., Howard Searle has returned
from France. where he has been in
military service. He has received his
discharge and will remain In Topeka
Mrs. Charles Blood Smith will re-
turn the first of the week from KAN
sas City, where she has been the guest
of her sister. Mrs. Arthur Murphy. al
the Muehlebach hotel.
Miss Doris Drought, of Lawrence.
arrived today to visit Miss Georgia
Neese and to attend the dance which
Miss Neese and Miss Edna Anton are
to give this evening at the Country
club.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-17
KIDNEYS NEVER
CAUSE BACKACHE
Rub pain. soreness and stiff-
ness right out with old
sSt. Jacobs Liniment."

Kidneys cause backache? No,
They have no nerves, therefore can
not cause pain Listen. Your back
ache is caused by lumbago. sciatica
or a straI.., and the quickest relief is
soothing. penetrating st. Jacobs Lini-
ment" Rub I right on the ache or
tender spot, and instantly the paii.
soreness. stiffn SIS and lamensss dis
appears. Don stay crippled, Get a
small trial bottle of ''St. Jacobs Lint
ment" from your druggist and Timber
up. A moment after ii is applied
you'll wonder what became OF the
backache.< sciatica or 1unbagQ pain.
st. Jacobs Liniment" stops any pain
at once. II is harmless and doesn't
burn or discotor the skin.
IT'S the only application to rub en-
a weak. lame or painful back. or for
lumbago. sciatica, neuralgia, rheuma-
tism, sprains or a strain.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-17

Mrs. Avery Turner entertained a few
ladies at an informal little party Monday
complimentary to Mrs. Henry
D. Miles, of Detroit, Mich. Mrs. Turner
always devises something new for the en-
tertainment of her guests and this was no
exception to the rule. Each lady present
was compelled to work a buttonhole; Mrs.
the most perfect one The rooms were
prettily decorated and delicious refresh
meHtS were served.
Those present were Mrs. Miles, Mrs. C. C.
Baker, Mrs. H. S. Dinner, Mrs. J. e. Stur-
geon, Mrs. Roberts and Mrs. A Marburg.
Mrs. Frank Lewis entertained half a
dozen guests at q delightful little rarebit
supper Monday evening at her home in
West Sixth street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-17

Charles NJ. Schwab says that the secret of
his success may be summed up in two
words enthusiasm and rivalry"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-13
LYRIC

A play within a play Is Tt Hap pened In Bridgeport" which opens for q weeks run at the Lyric theatre this afternoon. The production pres ents a new and unique theme and is written by someone well known to Bridgeports pleasure lovers. Clay Clement, the Poli Players leading man. Throughout the presentation there are actual scenes and happen ings which have occurred from time to time within the city limits and are presented in the most humorous manner possible.
 All the attaches about the theatre will positively appear in their resu- lar capacity about the playhouse And each one will have a part to play. The play opens in a scene represent ing the lobby Of the theatre and the audience will obtain a view of them selves entering and leaving the thea tre. Then the open stage will be shown with the company at the re- hearsal of the play for the week.
 The feature of the production is a specially by La Belle Masque" the mysterious masked woman who has caused considerable excitement about the city. John Thorn, the silver voiced tenor, g. second John McCor- mack, will sing several songs includ- ing the famous Pal O'Mine." Briefly tIse pray Is tIz1 t=1Tone should miss as its local color and many features of local interest make 1t one that will furnish much amusement to all.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-13
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wunted a nickel to go to the movies, and I looked for pop and he was taking a nap on the setting room sofer. me thinking. c, If l wake him up jest to ask him that, he proher!y wouldn't do 1t enyhow because I woak linn up.
 W9ch he proberly Wouldent of, and I stood there a vile thinking he mite wake up by himself, wich he proberly would if Id of stood there long enuff, ony then it would of bin too late. and l thawt. maybe if he woak up by ak sident 1t would be all rite.
 And I started to try to think of good axsident, and all I could think of was leeving sunthing fail down stairs to make a noise, thinking, A chair would be a good thing. ony it's too delicate. So l took the shoe blackening box out of the bathroom and umpdumped all the things out of it and carried it up to the top of the 3rd story stairs and pushed it down, banging agenst the bannisters and makine, sutch a fearse noise wen 1t landed you wouldent Of thawt jest one 5laokening box could of did 1t, 1 the lid coming off the hinges and hit | ting the bathroom door another fearse crack and pop coming running out of the setting room as awake as eny- thing, saying, Wat the doose, who the devil, Benny, are you hert?
 i No sir, I sed up at the top of the steps. Wich jest then pop saw the
 blackening box on 2 peeces and the ] big mark on the bathroom door, and
 I quick sed was up heer balancing
 it on the edge, pop, and it went down
 by axsident. Not telling him about
 me pushing it to make the axsident
 and pop sed, Come down heer, I need
 you to take an important part in an
 other axsident, and you're not going to be the innocent fbystander, either.
 Yes sir, sed. And I went diowr
 slow, this being a good place to stop.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-13
SELF SACRIFICE
 THEME FOR NEW
 HAYAkAWA PLAY
Japanese Actor Pictures Devo- ton to Ideal as Akira in The Temple of Dusk, y Forthcoming Release.

Sessue Hayakawa, the noted Japa- nese screen star, in his new play, The Temple of Dusk" has a dramatic role that arouses sympathy, admiration and holds interest. The picture re- wolves about a story of Japanese de- votion to ideals that is forcefully told. The picture leads the Empire bill to- day and tomorrow.
 The story in it's initial phases de- veIops the love of Akira, a young Jap anese poet and dreamer, for Ruth Dale, a sensitvie and delicate girl, who was placed in the care of his father. She turns to a man of her own race, a young American million aire who is visiting in Japan.
 Three years later, unhappy, neg lected and i'll, she is slowly fading away. Her husbands interest is cen tered on another. While he is making merry in a tea garden with his new found friend. his wife pa sses away. On chr death bed she entrusts the care of her young daughter to Akira.
 The next year finds Markham mar ried to Adrienne Chester, and they leave Japan for America. Akira, true to his promise to protect little Blos- som, accompanies the Markhams to the western world.
 In America, Pembroke Wilson, an old friend, resumes his attentions to Adrienne. When Markham becomes suspicious she promises to dismiss him. He, however, returns unex- pectedly from q business trip, dis covers Wilson in his home, and dur ing the ensuing altercation Markham kills him.
 Not wanting the disgrace Of the prison to come to the father of Blos- som. Akira takes upon himself the guilt for the crime.
 Airka manages to make his escape
 to go to the child. who is III. He is shot and pursued to Markham S l house. He rushes into Blossoms room | to find 1t vacant He finally finds her
 out in the rain looking for him. Al ] though he is suffering excructating agonies from his wound he attempts l to amuse little Blossom; he succumbs and, with his head on the little child's l pillow, passes into The Temple of ! Dusk" The play is beautifully stag 1 ed and clearly photographed
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-13
PINPLY? WELL, DON'T BE!
People Notice It. Drive Them Of with Dr. Edwards
 Olive Tablets

A pin1ply face will not cnbarrass you much longer if you get a package of pr. Edwards' Olive Tablets. The ekin should begin to clear after you have taken the tablets few nights.
 Cleanse the blood, the bowels and the liver with Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets, tine sue. cessful substitute for calomel; there's never any sickness or pain after taking them.
 Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets do that which calomei does, and just as effectively, but their action Is gentle and safe instead of severe and irritating.
 No one who takes Olive Tablets is ever cursed with "a dark brown taste, !" a bad breath, a dull, listless, mo good" feeling, constipation, torpid liver, bad disposition or pimply face.
 Dr, Edwards Olive Tablets are , Q purely vegetable compound mixed :. with olive oil; you will know them by their olive color.
 Dr. Edwards spent years among pa. tients afflicted with liver and bowel complaints, and Olive Tablets are tho immensely effective result.
 Take one or two nightly for a week Sec how much better you feel and look k0s and 25c per box All druggists
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-13
PARK

Jean Bcdinis Fuss Fuss, q Partisan Novelty. which opens its week en- gagement at the Park theatre, com mencing Thursday, Jan. 18th, vii! offer an entertainment of usual merit sensational features. two r0llicMnG musical revues with high class vau deville acts and specialtes, with sea soned vocalists and clever comedians, is sure to please the audience during Nits engagement here. Mir. Bedini has surrounded himself with clever artists who understand their business and who are known in their respec- tive fields of endeavor. besides MT Bedinfs reputation as a snowman needs little introduction to local amusement seekers. The cast in cludes Clark and Mccullough, tramp comedians, Kelso Bros, two boys who do a little bit of everything, Helen Lorayne, Eff Delaur, Babe Wright, May Myers, and the famous Piss Fuss Kitten Chorus.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-13
Behind THE Fo0tIights
POLES

The big double bill which has been prepared by the Pon manage rent for the entertainment of the patrons promises to be far ahead of anything attempted so far this sea son. Besides D. w. Grifflth's great picture, The Greatest Thing In Life" in which Lillian Gish, Robert liar ron, Feorge Fawcett and In fact, the entire cast of The Birth of a Ma ton" Intolerance" Hearts of the World" and The Greater Love-" are featured, there will be an all headline vaudeville program which cannot fail to please even the most fastidious.
 Huge houses greeted the opening showings of the Griffith master piece yesterday and judging from the manner In which the photojrama was received it will be the biggest winner ever booked by a local theatre. The Pathe News. which was also shown for the first time last evening is brimfuI of interest and many of the scenes showing the happenings of the past week in every section of the country aroused the greatest enthu- sia sm.
 Lovers of vaudeville will be de-
 lighted with the bill which opens this afternoon. Such attractions as Charles McGood and Company vaudoville's greatest comedy aero bate act; Hoey and Lee, the inimita- ble Hebrew comedians, with a fund of Cla1ar a05 oriUioo1 finn. palr,oDi and Moore, regarded as one of the premier offerings on the stage today i and Libby Brown and Company tr the most startling and sensationa 1 presentation Of The Danse a Ia Vamp," ever offered the American ] public.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-13
LEONARD WANTS
 BIG BOND ISSUE

A bond issue of $21,0OO will be asked for by John A. Leonard, presi- dent of the Fire Commission, when he meets the finance and advisory committee this afternoon at o'clock. The bond issue will be asked, for the purpose Of purchasing two engines of the latest type, which Mir. Leon ard says can be purchased by the city at this price.
 The fire commission plans if the new machines are purchased, to place the two old Watrous engines on the reserve as spare apparatus It is said that this will make the re- serve, fit for any emergency. Both of these engines are now in first class shape, but are more unweildly tc handle, on the crowded streets through traffic in reaching a fire. I is believed that the bond issue vii be allowed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-13
PLAZA

He waEered he'd mary the first 6irl that blew into town. She was Jretty and Gene went ahead. This is what happened in the picture, The Light of Western Stars" the fllmiza- ton of Zane Grcys thrilling romance, shown at the Plaza theatre last night. Dustin Faruum, the popular star DOT trayod the part of Gene, the man who made tho wager and went through with it. The picture met with the approval of the hundreds who witnessed it last night. This picture will be shown again today with big collection of vaudeville acts headed by Gene Leighton ard Her Minstrel Revue, a big act with a cast of six people who will offer all that is new and up-to-date ia songs. dancing and comedy pre- scented in a clever and pleasing man. rcr
 Wincheu and Green, man and woman in a comedy satire will bring "a Bridgeport one of the cleverest song and dance novelties ever offered here. Special scenery adds 10 the entertaining qualities of thIs clever offering Jennie Middleton, an artist on the violin, will appeal to all lovers of high class music in her offering of classic selections.
 The Pierettos, man and woman, in thei: latest dancing aerial in which they introduce society and new pro fesslonaI dances such as have never been seen before by Bridgeport audi cnCes-
 Added 10 these attractions the lates' release of the Hearst Interna- tional News. which is always inter csunE and a showing Of an official war review which brings before your eyes pictures of our boys in France and what they are doing now.
 This completes the offerings to be shown today for the first time through three performances daily.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-13
McEnellys Here Tonight

Tonight at the Colonial ball room. Fairfield avenue. the McEnelly Sing ing orchestra will again be the attrac- ton. This means there will be a big crowd of the incest young people of the city, who like to dance to this excellent music. A short concert, long evening of dancing, and an extra good time for the usual small admis- sion fee.-Adv.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-13
CONFIRM THREE.

Confirmation of three temporary receivers as permanent was made Friday by Judge Gardiner Greene in the Superior Court, and in each case four months was limited for pre- sentaion of claims against the con- cerns, and the business was author iZed to be continued for the same period. .
 Attorney Lawrence s. Finkelstone was confirmed as receiver for the Boston Store upon application of Ma r1e Zelman, one of the partners. Dissolution of the partnerships is ask ed
 Attorney Harry P. Lyons was con Armed a receiver of the John T. Mccormick Shoe Co.,, upon applica- ton of Katherine M. Mccormick of Norwalk, q stockholder. John T. Mccormick died a short time ago from pneumonia following influenza The company conducts a shoe store in Main street.
 Upon the application of Bertha Kahn, John T. L. Hubbard is con- firmed as permanent receiver for the Reliable Eur Co. of this city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-13
THE PASSING SHOW OF 191s''
 AT THE SAM s. SHUBERT

The Winter Garden fall revue, "The Passing Show of 19lS," under the direction of the Messrs. Lee and !, Shubert. will be the attraction a, the Shubert theatre, New Haven. h., week of Jan. 20 This new show ,<sr surpassas in comedy, spectacular
 effects, sartorial wonders, and in . heautSul girls anything known here
 fore ak this home Of eEtravaganZa.
 Such an array of comedians, singers and dancers was never before seen on
 ai.y stage. The Winter Garden. dur ing the past eight years. has pre- duccd 24 truly wonderful shows. bU: the present revue oycrtops them all. This prodigious entertainment is in two acts and 14 scenes, a leviathan Of comedy, song, spectacle and cxtrava- ganZa. The Winter Garden produc
 CTS, a highly expert organization, were provided by Harold Atteridge with a book which comprised wealth of humorous situations and extraordinary opportunities for amazing scenic effects. Into this mould has been poured q vast array of talented artists and the most beau tlfuI collection Of girls able to sing and dance and wear beautiful gowns that has been known to the Winter Garden or any other theatre. The big smashing spectacular effect in "The Passing Show of 1918" Is A London Air Raid" a sizzling patriotic thriller, which never fails of stupen- dous applause. Another stirringly patriotic feature is the Buy Q War Stamp" number. Sigmund Romberg land Jean Schwartz have supplied a Adelig> >tfully attractive score. The revue was staged by J. c. Huffman and the dance numbers arranged by Jack Mason. The entire entertain- nent was produced under the per \ sonal supervision of Mir. J. J shu- bert. Heading the long list of stars will be Eugene and Willie Howard
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-13
WEST END

William s. Hart. supported by pretty Seena Owen will be seen to- night and tomorrow night in Bill Hart's very latest production, Brand ing Broadway" in five acts at the West End theatre on State street near Clinton avenue. This is with cut a doubt the best picture Bill Hart has produced to date. All lovers of good pictures should not fail to see this one. As a special added at traction Managed Y. c. Lund has also booked Fatty ArbuckIe in his newest comedy scream, entitled The Sheriff" in two reels, sure cure for any grouch.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-13
DON'T FUSS WITH
 MUSTARD PLASTERS!
Mustero1e Works Without the Blister-Easier. Quicker

There's no sense in mixing mess of mustard, flour and water when you can easily relieve pain. soreness or stiff ness with a little clean, white Musterole.
 Musterole is made of pure oil of mustard and other helpful Ingredients, combined in the form of the present white ointment. It takes the place ot mustard plasters, and will not blister:
 Musterole usually gives prompt relief from sore throat, bronchitis, tonsilitis, croup, stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia, headache, congestion, pleurisy, ,rheuma- tism, lumbago, pains and aches of the back or joints, sprains, sore muscles. bruises, chilbiains, frosted feet colds of the chest Git often prevents pneumonia).
 BOG and 60c jars; hospital size $2.50.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-13

Some one wants to know what has become of all the billion cent pieces the hints have coined in the past six years? Well, it is close race be tween the slot machines and the con- tribution boxes to see which gets the most of them.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-13

Six miles advertising signs removed as result of anti-bill board ordinance at Los Angeles, Cal The people Of. that resort have at last awakened to the fact that tourists don't spend their good money to come and gaze at face powder and fly screen stuff.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-13
Will Take New Pupils

New pupils will be taken Wednes- day evening in the new, dancing class for beginners at Quilty's School Of Dancing in the Colonial ball room, which meets for its second lesson. Extra instruction will be given. All of the popular dances in a short course at moderate prices. This is the last chance of the zeason.-Adv.