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The Press., 1919-09-25
SOMERS

Robert Spellman left Monday for Providence, R. l., where he will enter Brown University.
 Mercy w. Smith, accompanied by his uncle, Arthur Smith, of East Wind sor Hill, is in New York for several days.
 MT. and Mrs. J. H. Mclean and son, Russell, of Hartford, have been recent guests of their parents, MT. and Mrs. B. P. Russell.
 Rev. MT. and Mrs. John s. Curtis have had with them for a short visit their daughter, Mrs. Rudolph Dostal, of Ludlow, Mass.
 Misses Marguerite Bugbee and Pauline Spellman of the Willimantic State normal school spent the week. end with their parents.
 Ralph Chaffee, Carroll Moore and Oliver J. Lyman have gone to Storrs, where they will take their second year at the State agricultural college.
 The Somers Pig club was repre- sented at the Eastern States exposi- tion by Emerson Davis, Frank Spell
The Press., 1919-09-25
ELLINGTON Crystal Lake

Mrs. Norris has moved into the Dim ock house, recently bought by Morris Zimmer of Ellington.
 Capt. L. krause of Rock vile has pur- chased and moved into the Adelia Dim ock house, where he will make his future home.
 Charles 0. Smith of East Hartford has been visiting his brother, Seden Smith and also called on old friends Tn the place,
 MT. and Mrs. A. U. Charter and grand daughter, Dorothy, have returned from a few days visit with their sons, Harry and Everett, in South Lee, Mass.
 Mr. and Mrs. George Fuller of Bridge port, were recent guests in the place and returned with Dr. and Mrs. George E.. Fetter to Watertown, Mass, for a visit.
The Press., 1919-09-25

man, IT,, and Harold Eastwood, who
 received the second prize for judg-
 ing, and Frank Spellman, Jr., received , first prize for his Duroc pig, which was also awarded a prize of $4 at the Rockville fair
 At the election on Monday, October 9th, besides electing the town officers meeting will be held at p. m., at which time, besides the usual busi- ness, the following matters will be voted on: Appropriating money for Memorial day; Appointing committee to lay out lots and driveways in the unplotted part of West cemetery and build tool house; Approve and ap- propriate money for the support of an evening school at Somersville.
 MT. and Mrs. Leonard Wilmot and two children have moved into the Desso house
 Mrs. Henry s. Stevenson has gone to make her home with Mrs. John Hulburt in Som ersville.
 Mr. and Mrs Thurston Cooley of Shel- burne Falls have been recent guests of the later's sister, Mrs. Henry A. Prior.
 Miss Stella Reid has returned to her home in Brewster, N, Y., after spending two weeks with Mir and Mrs. A. Vail Smith.
 John Colby has returned to his home in Mascoma, N. H., after spending a week with his daughter Mrs. Clifford J. Parson.
 Miss Nette Warrington, who has been spending several months with her father, M. J. Warrington, has returned to Waterville.
 MT. and Mrs. Clifton M. Ellis and little daughter. Harriet, have been recent guests of Mr. Ellis's sister, Mrs. Eugene Cady in OrcuttvilIe.
 Mrs. Horace Beardsley has returned to her home from the Chapin Memorial hospital, where she underwent an oper- atlon for appendicitis
 MT. and Mrs William Converse and daughter, Blanche, spent the week end Tn Ashford, where they were called by the illness of Mrs Converses mother.
 Dr. Henry w. Gillette has purchased the farm owned by William A. Dimock, also the place lately owned by Mrs. Cora Buck Carder, adjoining his estate, known as ''Springstead" on Battle street.
 Miss E. Louise Patten attended the of her cousin, Miss Carlotta AL len of Hartford to Captain Arthur l.. Westphal of Chicago, H., which took place Saturday afternoon at the summer home of the brides parents, Mir. and Mrs. Normand F. Allen at Enfield.
The Press., 1919-09-25
ASHFORD WeStfOrd

A. w. Wobbie, who lives one mile south of Westford village, will have an auction sale of household furni- ture, horse, hens, etc., next Wednes- day at 10 a. m.
 WestfOrd Hill
 A number from here attended the Springfield fair on Friday.
 Mrs. John Willis was taken to the Johnson hospital on Sunday.
 A son was born Sept. IS, to Mr. and Mrs. Harlan P. Amidon of Thompson and grandson of Mrs. Julia s. AmidOn of this place.
 Rev. o. T. Fletcher spoke here Sun day morning in behalf of the Pilgrim Memorial Fund and at Ashford town in the afternoon.
The Press., 1919-09-25
Elm Handsome and Historic.

There Is no tree in the United States probably which is more popu- l1r than the elm, and there Is good reason for this, for it Is extremely graceful and beautiful says the Amer ican Forestry association of Wash ington. There are many historic elms, too. It was under an elm, for in stance, as every school boy will re- call, that Washington took command of the American army at Cambridge. Few trees in the United States have wider distribution than the elm. One striking form of the elm has a vase shaped top.
The Press., 1919-09-25

Paramount IheHtfe: Thursday, Eni Bennett in '.I he Vamp, story by Gard rner Sullivan; also Burton Holmes. Friday, Mary Picktori in "How Could You, Jean?'' story by Eleanor iOvt Brainard also a Maek-Sannett comedy, ''Foolish Age Monday, Lila Lee in Puppy Love- story by Monte Katter- Bessie Barriscale in David Belasco's great stage success, "The Rose of the Rancho" western. Matinee Thursday and Saturday at , 80.
 Town Hall: Saturday, Mary Pick lorl in "How Could You, Jean ?'' by Eleanor Hoyt Braynard; also Mack-Sennctt comedy, ''FooIish Age" Wednesday, Wallace Reld in The oour>e," by Mon te M. katterjohn also Burton Holmes.
The Press., 1919-09-25
HOME NEWS.
Local Notices.
tMatter under this head 12 cents a lin

tMatter under this head 12 cents line)
 A few specials every Saturday. Watch the windows and keep posted. Modern Toggery Shop, next to Savings Bank.
 Ask to see our new Fall Suits, Coats and Dresses. J. WasSerman. .
 New lot of White Paper Napkins at The Press office.
 -School-time is here. Boys Miss es' and Chidren's Shoes at very req sonable prices, because we own them right. Yours for values at s. Katzo- witz & Go.
 Big line of Bathing Suits. S. Kat zowitz & Go.
 Exclusive agents for the famous Duchess Trousers, 10c a button, $1.00 a rip, at s. KatZowitz & Go.
 Watch for the new policy at Days Photo Studio, and in the meantime bring in your amateur work. F. S. Holmes, Mgr.
The Press., 1919-09-25
Generous Freddie.

Deciding that he vas tired of being tcOlded, Freddie informed his mother that he was going to run away. At this his mother began to pack suit ease for him. Noticing her serious in- tentions he became alarmed and said Don't pack it now, mamma, I've de- cided to give you another chance"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-21
WIDE EXPLOITATION PLANNED
IN REALART ADVERTISING

but it is recognized that the value OF
these has been materially enhanced by the
circulation provided through the trade
papers.
In addition to this advertising, Realart
has adopted other means to exploit it's
productions One of these mediums is
outdoor advertising. This part of the
work was started when one sheets and
q sheets announcing Realart stars made
their appearance on the hllboards Of
New York and other cities of the coun-
try Realart has been complimented on
the artistic quality of the Autographs.
as we'll as on the dignified way in which
the announcement of the stars has been
presented to the passer-by.
Realart also has leased the big cleo
trio sign on the roof of the Hotel Her
mitage, located at the southerly end OF
Times Square, New York, the rental be-
ing SOS, 600 The sign stands IL stories
over one of the lsiest and most famous
corners in the world, Broadway and
Forty-second street and faces north to-
ward the center of the American amuse-
ment world 1t is 1O4 feet wide and Y
feet high, and is said to be the largest
electric sign in the world exploiting pho
toplays.
concrete example that it pays to ad-
yertise Is the fact that The Age-H Herald
requested, and with this issue offers its
readers a beautifully colored picture OF
Mary Miles Minter, that was feature
of the motion picture trade papers in the
Realart campaign.
The picture offered is in every way
worthy of your scrapbook or for franz
ing. and is in line with The Age-Herald
policy of the best for its readers at all
times.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-21

At Loew's Monday, a trio of real
Parisienne entertainers, consisting of
two charmingly pretty young women, per-
feet types of the blonde and brunette and
a debonair chap, viii present an offering
Of exceptional entertaining quality which
they bill under the caption Of THE Stars
From Over There in which singing
dancing and comedy predominates.
This trio of clever artists came to this
country originally to play the vaudeville
circuits, but were prevailed upon to join
the Hippodrome show of which they re-
manned members for the past two ses-
sions. firing of this and desiring to
see the United States, they secured vau-
deville bookings and are now back to
their first love, presenting a clever act
The title of the act, a spectacular revue
of song and dance specialties, concisely
describes this trio, for each member is
a star in every sense of the word.
The comedy element of the act is fur
nished by Mile. LaFollette, who can
best be described as real, genuine Pa
risian chanteuse and a most capable one
at that, while the other two furnish diff
fiicult terpsichorean numbers, both mod
ern and acrobatic, in most betwitching
manner.
A wondrous beautiful cyclorama in gray
and orange, futuristic in design, and a
gorgeous assortment of real Partisan cos
tunes, add materially to the class OF the
act.
Gladys Gillen, John Carlton and COM
pany will offer a clever one~efct comedy,
The Slippery Duck" the title of which
refers to a character of the underworld,
dainty slip of a girl, who comes to rob
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-21
LOEW'S NEW BILL OFFERS
j SOME REAL ENTERTAINMENT
NJ LaFo(ette Md Co

misery millionaire, who reforms and
takes her outlook of life.
Annette Creighton of the famous
Creighton sisters, and Max Stamm, are
two popular entertainers. Miss Creigh-
ton has different costume for each
number, each more beautiful than the
other, and with her refreshing personal
ity and dimpled daintness, makes an in
slant hit with the audience They Of
fer original comedy songs and clever
dances.
Harry Faber and Ursa MCGOWAN. new
corners from the west, have a comedy
skit called Going North" that min
giles clever talk with songs and fe"
steps.
The King brothers will give creditable
bits of juggling and gymnastics.
Another big feature of this vaudeville
offering will be Lieut. Charles Gerard
and company who will entertain with
songs and piano, Lieutenant Gerard is
a hero from the Argonne Forest, Twenty
sixth division. A. e. f. His act should
prove one of the big hits of the bill.
The feature picture for Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday will be Gladys
Brockwell in Broken Commandments,
an amazing story of woman's gamble
This photoplay thrills with suspense and
intensity, and reaches high moral tone
in it's climax The programme Will be
rounded out with I4oews News, LoeW
Review and entertaining comedy reels
For the last half of the coming week
the vaudeville offering at Loew's Will ln-
Guide the Eight Dominoes. late features
of the Chicago Opera company. who VIII
puresent song sketches from famous op-
eras in an artistic and modern way
Francis and Wilson will be seen IN va
riety of doings; Fred Ferdinand in "A
Little Bit of Everything" Ubert Carl
ton. the jovial comic
The feature picture for the last half
of the coming week will be THE Other
Half a drama of human values, built
on the theme of mass and class, and dis
proving that there can be no sentiment
in business. This splendid photopay VIII
be presented by az cast of celebrated
artists, including Zasu Pitts, florence
Nidor and Thomas Jefferson.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-21
MANY WELL KNOWN ACTS ON
LYRIC PROGRAMME THIS WEEK

Coming direct from New York Hippo
drome the Elm City quartet will make
its first appearance in birmingham after
three years as the feature act on the
Hippodrome show. This act was feat
ured in Cheer Up and THE Big Show"
and we can truthfully say they have no
comparison when it comes to harmony
singing.
Nelson and Barry BOYS will offer what
they term "a Medley of Vaudeville Va
riety Bits" This means that they are
versatile and can do little bit of every
thing in the entertaining line. Halliday
and Willette present a comedy absurdity
entitled, Detained which should be
full of laughs, and from advance reports
they make good this statement Charles
McGoode and company will offer Won
derful gmynastic act, while Riggs and
Ryan stand for vaudeville eonceit,
called Disturbing the Peace that puts
about u minutes of JOY into life. This
little sl1it may be described as flirta-
logue, as what little theme it has is
the attraction of a girl for boy. IL
serves to introduce two enjoyable play
ers in a variety of doings, which they
are capable of doing more than commonly
we'll The last half of the week Will
be headined by Marie Stoddard, the
well-known singing and impersonating
coincidence. Material is the raiment OF
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-21
GEORGE LEE HAMRICK
NOW PIPE ORGANISE
FOR LOEW'S THEATRE

The Loew theatres can always be de-
pended upon to offer the best in music,
and one of the latest additions to Loew's
Birmingham Bijou is the $4,000 pipe
is now presiding.
Mr. Hamrick represents a high type
of the cultured musician, and one who
has realized the wonderful possibilities
in the photoplay accompaniment. Hav-
ing been associated with the industry
from its infancy, he is considered an au-
thority on the art.
He is a musician OF rare skill and fault
less technique, and the charm of his Sc
lections are enhanced by the way in
which he interprets them, while the eff
rect on the audience can always be noten
in the rapt attention and spontaneous ap-
plause he receives.
He has been a resident of Birmingham
for many years, and is one of the leading
organists of the country.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-21
EDWARD S. CURTIS
TO SUPERVISE WORK
FOR CATHRINE CURTIS

Cathrine Curtis, president and executive
manager of the Cathrine Curtis compora-
ton. has engaged to supervise the cam
era work of the Curtis productions, Ed
ward s. Curtis, famed internationally as
a photographer and illustrator or
the historical chronological volumes known
as 1.-THE North American Indian Mr.
Curtis is considered one on the foremost
photogra phic authorities in the country.
and his acquisition augurs well for the
artistry of the Curtis offerings.
For quarter century Mr.. curtis. VINO,
Incidentally, is not related ts his fair
Young errDlover has hee0 n tho nloilc
eye as a Photographic genius and ethnoi-
ogist In 1885, J. Pierpont Morgan real
lied that the first American-the In
dian--would pass into oblivion unless
speedily placed in his proper niche in the
records of the worlds history: and with
the help of Colonel Roosevelt he cast
about for a man able to perform this
colossal and helated task. lie selected
Nr Curtis who even then of his owr
volition was obtaining Photographic ana
chronological history of the American
Indian.
Mr. Curtis accepted the commission and
pndertoo'r thn tasr with tie remit that
his monumental work is generally con-
coded today to be the most remarkable
and exquisite pictorial achievement ever
produced. The undertaking entailed an
expenditure of more than s1,0o0ooo, the
photographers alone costing 100000.
Since the inception of the motion pic
ture camera Mr.. Curtis has been pursu-
ing. an intimate study of 1t, tirelessly
experimenting with new effects. Solution
of many Photographic problems has
crowned his efforts, and he declares
the first Curtis production will be marked
by numerous departures
| Associated with Mr. Curtis in the
camera work will be Homer Scott, one
/ of the veteran cameramen of his profess
sion. and the originator of countless
] bizarre effects. He will operate the cam
era and perform the technical tasks Of
| the photoplay under the general super
vision Of Mr.. Curtis.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-21

Ladies, if you never drank cocktail,
smoked a cigarette or swore in your life,
would you do it to try to be your hus-
bands ideal? Perhaps you would IL you
thought that was the type of woman
he thought his ideal to be.
This is one of the situations in Sidney
Toler and Marion Shorts latest play OF
love and mystery, What's Your Gamer?
in which Adelaide Thurston is starring
this season, and which will be the at
traction at the Jefferson theatre for
three days starting Thursday, September
25 with matinee on Saturday.
The action OF Whats Your Game"
takes place in one of the fashionable
Lend Island colonies. where Laura Ford
ham adelaide Thurston) is spending the
summer months To the home to spend
the Meek-en has been invited Margie
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-21

the player. Just as the gown shows the
lady to the best advantage, so do the
stories and songs spoken and sung by
comedians give the best scope to their
talents Miss Stoddard has only es-
peeially written songs. and she has the
talent to put them over in popular man
ner. Jonia, the Pearl of Hawaii. and
her troupe of native Hawaiians, win be
the first act of this kind to appear on
the Lyric stage this season, and should
prove popular number.
Singing, dancing and the music of their
native land will be put over in grand
style Jones and Creenlee will introduce
some new material in Il democratic tilt,
entitled What Did You Do?" and satires
on married life, nearly always so good
for some reason. Rector, Weber ami
Lang are clever singers and handle a
line of comedy which is clean and new.
Rem and Wemys Twins have provided
themselves with material to please the
most critical theatre-goer. In conjunc-
ton with this high-class vaudeville offer
ing the screen telegram and world news
will be shown.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-21
4 Apz ~ skI TAu"s2 %sA JEFF egg S
JEFFERSON TO OFFER
ADELAIDE THURSTON

Potter, a friend of Charlie Fordham, the
husband, and while enjoying this nos
ptality she aims to entangle the hus-
band and compromise the wife. For
tunately the wife sees the danger Turk
ing ahead and makes plans to meet it.
Now she forestalls the work of those
under her of trying to plot AGAINST ner.
and the counter game she institutes Is
told in the scenes that follow and the
audience is kept in suspense as to the
final outcome until the last curtain.
Supporting Miss Thurston in her new
vehicle will be found Pauline Greer Cor
don Mitchell, Lynn Osborne, William
Howatt and several other notable play
ers.
whats Your Gamer" will be at the
Jefferson theatre for three days, start
ing Thursday, September Is. with matt
nee on Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-21

The faith of Realart Pictures corpora
ton In the power and value of advertis-
ing is evidenced by the manner in which
il has carried on it's advertising campaign
three months old, yet its name and poll
cies are as well known, to judge from
comments, many of the companies
that have been established for years. rms
remarkable condition. Realart officials
believe. is due in part to the character
of the inserts which have been provided,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-21

At the Church of the Sacred Heart In
Paris, 22-ton bell is tolled by electricity.
A choir boy now does the work which
formerly required the services of five
men,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-21

Italian provinces in which 20 per cent
of the communes are without telephone
service are authorized to issue bonds
Jointly with the communes to extend the
wire facilities.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-21

More than 1900 students now annually
come to universities and colleges in the
United States from Mexico. Central
America and the South American repub
lies.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-10-30
CABOT

Having sold our business, all those
having unsettled accounts please make
arrangements to settle in 10 days. L. A,
harrington & Son,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-10-30
TALK OF THE TOWN

Dance, armory hall, Montpelier,
Wednesday and Saturday evenings;
CAROLS orchestra, adv.
Prof Crosby and his band of masked
jazzers viii be one of the attractions
at the Halloween ball, Rowland hall,
Friday night.-4adv
Mrs. c. Rusconi of High Holborn
street was taken to the Mary Fletcher
hospital, Burlington, last evening,
where she will receive treatment
Chicken-pie made as only Congega-
tional cooks can, served hot from the
oven next Wednesday night, with all
the other fixings that make a fine sup
per. Don't miss it.--adv.
Buy your furs Saturday, Nov. l. A
wonderful collection of coats, scarfs
and muffs will be displayed by one of
New York's largest manufacturers, one
day only at the Union Dry Goods Co.
store.
Maccabees, attention. Special meet
ing Of Harmon review, No. !, Thursday
evening at 1880 o'clock Initiation and
to transact any other necessary bust
ness. Guards are requested to be at
the hall at Gas.
Last evening about ) o'clock +. S,
Fiske telephoned to the police station
for help to find his Chevrolet aiItomo-
bile which he had left in front of the
Peoples National bank. He had been
away from the car about five minutes,
and on returning and finding his car
had been removed, he called the po-
lice An investigation was made and
a half hour had elapsed before he found
his car standing in front of the Granite
Savings bank He then telephoned 20
the police, who were making investiga-
tions to the whereabouts of the car.
Someone had taken it for a joke or for
their own pleasure and amusement and
| had returned the ear unframed.
One Of the best football games which
has been staged this season in Barre
will be played Saturday on the God
dard gridiron when the University Of
Vermont Medics line up against the
Goddard team at 245 p. m. Both teams
are in the finest form and well matched
for good battle. Coach Leahey spent
considerable time yesterday afternoon
drilling the boys on plays which will be
used against the NEEDLES" next Satur-
day. Nearly all the boys who played
in the game at Winooski last Saturday
appeared for practice excepting r.
Wood, who has several ribs dislocated.
The team will 60 through heavy drill
this afternoon, practicing on falling on
the ball, catching punts and intercept
ing forward passes. A heavy scrim-
mage was held yesterday between the
first team and town team. Sullivan
MacMahon and A. Thompson playing
| for the town team, We're able to make
| several touchdowns through their lines
the lines of their own team. Sullivan
plowed through the line a number OF
times, running thirty and forty yards
for three touchdowns
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-10-30
INTENSE PAINS
OF RHEUMATISM
HAVE LEFT HER
Vermont Resident Regains Her Strength
After Treatment with Dr..
Williams Pink Pills.

"a severe attack of gastric fever
weakened me so that my blood was
thin" says Mrs. Eugene Sullivan, Of
ia Park street, Barre, VT. 1T seemed
as though ! would never regain my
strength My nerves were unstrung
and was upset at the least little noise,
| suffered from neuralgia in my head
and had rheumatism in my legs and
ankles and nothing that | tried gave
me any relief | ate very little and
that little didn't give me any strength.
II read about Dr. Williams Pink
Pills and decided to give the remedy
a trial. 1t was fortunate decision
for me, for felt better in a few weeks.
My appetite improved and gradually
my strength returned. As my blood be-
came richer the neuralgia pains dis
appeared and finally | was free from
rheumatism. owe my health to DIR.
Williams Pink Pills and can certainly
recommend the remedy to others"
Dr. Williams Pink Pills are sold by
all druggists or direct from the DR..
Williams Medicine Co., Schenectady, n
Y, 80 cents per box, six boxes $3.50
postpaid Write for the free booklet
'uilding Up the Blood" containing a
special chapter on rheumatism. ADV.