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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-18
The Ten Best
Photopiays Of
Year Announced

The 10 best photoplays of the film
year ending July 1. 1920. have. been
picked by The Motion Picture Clas
Isle" Frederick James Smith. its
managing editor. makes the following
selections:
THE Miracle Man" George
Loane fuckers Production for Para
mount
a-'The Gay OLD Dog" Pathe.
3--Poliyanna." Mary Pickfcrd
why Change Your Wife
Cecil d. DeMillc's Paramount pro
duction.
Son with the Dance" Para
mount.
s-"Male and Female Cecil b
DoMiile's Paramount production
7-'Dr. Jekyll and Mr.. Hyde.
Paramount
s-"23n Hours Leave Thomas
II. Ince Paramount picture.
s-"Humoresquc." Cosmopolitan
production for Paramount
io--Mrs. Sidney Drew's After
Thirty" stories.
Seventy per cent Of these best
photoplays OF the year are Para
mount pictures.
Other selections OF the 10 best pic
lures may not entirely coincide with
those picked by The Motion Picture
Classic" but any list OF the 10 best
pictures In likely TO be at least 20
per cent Paramount.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-18
LIBERTY

II Madeline Secor. OF Paris. had
not ran away from tho oonven,
school shc was attending in France,
to so on the stage. Val Romney. of
New York. a few years later. would
never have had tho chance To have
a very romantic. thrilling adventure.
IL all came about this way; Made.
line secor. getting tired OF the unin.
teresting life OF convent inmate.
ran away and went on tho stage with
n man named Jahoda. "a man with
tho blood OF II nations In his veins.
with the vices OF all. and IN. virtues
OF none" Later Madeline gave up
tho stage and went back to her
father. on the way hack home she
met Mr.. Lotion. the American consul
at Milan. and later married him.
Afterwards they came 10 America.
One night they went To an opera.
Our hero, Val Romncy. happened To
be sitting directly back OF Made.
line. lie saw her shoulders twttch.
ting. He Immediately knew what
that meant--her back itchcd and she
could not scratch H. Val quickly de
elded what TO do: he knew how II
felt. for once at social affair his
back itehed and for nearly an hour
he suffered from n
So Val scratched her back. which
kindness on his part got n note from
the Mrs. Lotion asking him TO call
the next morning.
Val called and found she WINS IN
distress. This led W 10 Walls ndven.
turc. lie helped hcr regain some
pictures OF her while on the stage.
which Jahoda held and threatened 10
show TO her husband.
After much excitement In getting
the pictures. he finds out that her
husband knew Of Madciino's esca'
pade all the time.
This play. Scratch My Back 10
at the Liberty this week.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-18
Canst MakeGood
Couture? Your.
Fortune Is Made

Altho the public In probably una
ware OF it--espociaily feminine pub.
lio--there are all kinds OF possIblli.
ties for fame IN hair comb. We
have as authority for this statement
none other than Miriam Cooper. one
Of filmdom's best known players.
According 20 Miss Cooper. many
girls with screen aspirations have
failed % get the coveted opportunity
they sought because they did not
comb their hair properly; and many
others who have succeeded In getting
20 the extra" and dit" stage In tho
picture world. have failed TO climb
TO the top for the same reason.
some directors claim that unless
a girl has "a couture that will screen
we'll" Miss Cooper explained. her
opportunities for film fame are
greatly curtaiicd. SO ms conse.
quence. II is very essential that In
addition 10 genuine histrionic ability.
a feminine photoplaycr must also
have camera couture"
Miss Cooper claims 10 have discov.
cred the three most effective ways TO
dress the hair for the camera She
Will use all three styles In the forth
coming II. A. Walsh production. In
which she takes one OF the principal
roles. when this play In released.
feminine theatre patrons win be
given an opportunity 20 rec what
constitutes the most effective head
dress for the screen.
II Is Miss coopcr's assertion that
In order to win film fame girl must
learn 20 give her hair "the money
twist" She predicts that the camera
coiffure. when thoroly understood.
will result in rcvoiutionizing prevail
ing fashions In feminine hair dress.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-18
BOTH PLEASED
WITH RESULTS.
SAYS lNGHRAM
Standard Oil Man and Wife
Are Delighted With Re-
suits They Got
From Tanlac

Il started taking Taniac when !
saw what Il was doing for my wife.
and now both Of us are enjoying as
good health as we ever did" was
tho Statement, made recently by c.
Ingrham. Box i72. r. r. d. 1. Linn
ton. ORE. n valued cmployo OF the
Standard on Company In Portland.
, rheumatism and stomach trouble
had the BEST OF me. and II was BE-
ginning TO look like nothing would
reach my case. had the keenest
kind Of pains In my shoulders and
arms. and nj times u seemed like
every Joint In my body was aching.
I could hardly work. In fact. lots OF
mornings ! didn't feel like leaving
the house Mt all. My appetite had
dwindied down 10 Just about nothing.
and what little managed to eat did
me no good gradually lost weight
and felt sometimes I didn't have any
strength or energy Mt all.
Il kept rocking along until. as I
said. my wife. who had been in bad
health long time. started getting
fine results from Tanlac. SO / com.
menccd taking Il myself and 1 want
to say Il has done tho work for me.
too. and I'm now feeling ms fine as a
fiddle. The rheumatic palms have left
me. and when get up OF mornings
now I'm ready for big days work.
My appetite IL corkcr and every.
thing eat agrees with me. have
picked up ten pounds In weight and
feel strong and healthy once more.
My wife and ! are both well pleased
with Tanlac and are all tho time rec.
ofnmending 1t TO some Of our
friends"
Tanlac II sold in Seattle by BarteIl
Drug stores under the personal di.
reetion OF a special Tanlac reprcsen.
tatiye.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-18
WE'RE GLAD PRAISE
HELPED YOU, IRWIN

II was the great praise that the
American public rendered TO him
which made Irwin v. Wiiiat branch
out for himself as an Independent
producer. for II Is his belief that he
can do infinitely greater justice 10
his art unhampcrcd by any other
ideas than his own. His two great
est successes were behind the Door"
and Below tho Surface" which
have been acclaimed ms two OF the
best pictures ever projected. I'm.
mediately upon their completion. Mr..
wIilat. together with his brother. c.
A. c'Doo'1 Willat. formed his own
producing company and is now en-.
gagged in tho filming Of n great rural
drama. Down Home" which is
scheduled for release by Hodkinson
in october.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-18
WILL ROGERS IS
BEAT AT ONE SPORT

Edward Trebaei La a proud young.
ster. That Is because no can beat
WIN Rogers At one sport. Edward.
who Is one OF the ~ Trcbaei chill.
fren who are always appearing In
Coidwyn pictures. IL working now
In Honest Hutch OF which Rog.
crs Is the star. Evcryonc In his
company always adores VIII Rogers
and 50 the small boy. wishing TO i'm.
itate his hero. tried to do a little
roping. He wasn't tad for a be.
ginner. but stiil his achievements
fell far below his ambition. so one
day no said to Rogers. Perhaps I
can't do much with a rope, but I
just bet can beat you throwing
horseshoes." Bet you can't" was
Rogers come back. aitho he admit.
ted later that he didn't know the
first thing about auoits. Edward
was easily the victor and he was
very chesty. Rogers found the
game so fascinating that no took TO
practicing IL and now Edward
boasts. -Bni Rogers and 7 can beat
anybody on the Pacific Coast pitch.
ing horscshoes."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-18

win be pioiurixed under the publish
cd title by Lloyd Carleton produc
tons. producing for cicrmont Photo
plays corporation. and with the big
gest ail.star cast OF the year. The
story Ia n comedy drama with the
main action ccntcring around an
old Engllah castle occupied by an
American millionaire. There iH an
Amersean prologue. Lloyd II. Carrie
ton viii direct.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-18
U.EMSIER

CiEMMEB
Washington socicty--the romanccs.
tho elite and the rnysteries-is the
basis OF The Wonder Man" tho play
in which Georges Carpenter. the IA.
NOUS French boxer. r. starring.
and which la at the clcmmer this
week.
The play n about Henri pAiour.
of the French secret service. who Ia
in America on mission for HIS GOV.
eminent In rounding Up some crooks
who have stolen some bonds from
the French government and who arr
believed to be In America
In his search for these thieves he
IL led 10 fashionable home In
Washington. the homo OF Mr.. Stoner.
a prominent washingtonlan- There
no meets and rails In love with
Stoncr.
His rival for Doro,hy's hand Is be.
licved by pAiour TO DO one OF the
men he II after. Later he gets all
the thieves and wins Dorothy.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-18

Let's eat breakfast at Bold,'s."-
Adv.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-18
WHILE NEW YORK
SLEEPS" WILL BE At
THE STRAND SOON

Ono Of the real sensations Of the
photoplay year y while New York
6leeps." the eixhtact melodrama
which contains three distinct dramas
and which viii shortly be shown at
the Strand New York life In every
medium. with all its surface stripped
bare. Is wildly set forth in way
that has never before been reached
Estelle Taylor. Earl Metcaif. Harry
Southern and Marc MacDermott are
seen In the three episodes and each
gives . splendid Characterization OF
his role The fashionable suburban
gtricts Of New York form the FIRST
ekgrounds. then the underworld
'h4unts and the life Of the gangsters
are woven In and the final story r.
laid along the waterfront Three
dramas OF heart interest with an al.
most supcrhuman appeal form
while New York slecpA."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-18
SCREEN RIGHTS FOR NEW
PLAY GO TO ClERM0NT

The competition for George Wee
toms sensational Saturday Evening
Post story. Hard boiled Mabie. =
ended with victory for ciermout
rtFptoplayA corporation The story
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-18
TopAY's PROGRAMS

and t.es IL"
CIEMMER--ceerwe Csrp~nticr In
The Woader Mas"
TsimsdGe In
'"rhe Perfect Woman"
-itupert Hughes Scratch
Ny Hack"
NFN-wm. D~~mond In '~rhe broad
way Cow boy"
Cot-o>tAts--rayicr ltoim~s In Moth
Ing but lies"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-18

Production work has just been
completed on the fivc-reel comedy
adapted from Charlotte Crccnwood's
famous musical comedy. 80 Long
Lefty"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-18
COLISEUM

James Stanhops was an eccentric
young man, also very rich. n woman
hater and an enemy OF tho Boi.
sheyika.
Jim was the Junior partner In n
big shipyard and he had installed a
character analysis system. by which
the character OF applicants for posi-.
tons could be told.
Mary stanhopc. n young and beau
tifui member OF the Girls club fell
in love with Jim at sight. when she
heard him make a speech before the
members OF her club.
Mary. by method all her own.
had always managed % get a posi-.
ton. right off. wherever she tried.
Her method was 'vanplng." and so
when she determined to get a posi-.
ton ut Jim Stanhopc'a place she
tried to vamp them into giving her
n Job.
She didn't pass the character tests
tho. because she was too pretty. She
went home and made up no she
wasn't so pretty. got n Job and later
after many adventurcful situations.
won Jim. "tha woman. hater." over
to her.
Constance Taimadgc stars In this
play. The Perfect Woman at the
Coliseum
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-08-18
STRAND

There is strong appeal IN Mar.
sail Nellan's mile-a.minute melo-
drama Of newspaper life. Go and
Get IT," for overseas men. who have
or are contemplating returning to
civil life. In the adventures OF Kirk
Connolly. q
During tho war. II had been Con
nelly's task--much against his will
TO cook, but he found time between
meals To do some real hero stuff and
get wounded. on his return to pri
vate life Connolly gets n Job on the
editorial staff OF "A big daily news
paper in the hope OF becoming re-
porter.
To his great disgust the managing
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-10-15
CHURCH !, SOCIETY.

The Ladies' Society of the: A. R. P.
Church met Wednesday afternoon, at
the home of Mrs. R. N. Tiddy for the
annual meeting. A musical program
was enjoyed by the ladies, after
which the officers for another year
were elected. The following are the
new officers:
President, Mrs. w. E. Owen.
Vice-president, Mrs. Carrie B.
Klagh.
Secretary, Miss Sadie Magill.
Treasurer, Mrs. Alf Lyon.
Misses Montgomery, Coan and Ma
gill, and Mrs. Corley attended the
meeting and became new members of
the society.
Refreshments of ice cream and
cake were served at the end of the ex-
ercises.
The next meeting will be at the
home of Mrs. Klugh. The meeting
will be of a social nature.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-10-15
CHEATHAM-LYNCH

Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Cheatham,
Sr., have issued cards announcing
the marriage of their daughter,
Norma Caroline, to Mr.. Raymond
Clak Lynch of Columbia. The mar
riage took place Thursday, 14th.,
inst, at the home of the brides Sis
ter and brother, Mr.. and Mrs. Ames
Haltiwanger.
Miss .Cheatham has many friends
and relatives in Abbeville who are
interested in her and who hope for
her a life of happiness and useful
ness. Mr.. Lynch is business man
of Columbia.
Mr.. and Mr.. John T. Cheatham,
Sr., Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Cheatham,
Jr., Messrs. Ben F. and Robert L.
Cheatham and DR.. G. A. Neuffer
were among those from Abbeville
attending the marriage.
The bride and groom will make
their home in Columbia.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-10-15

consuming establishments amounted
to 9O7,288 bales of lint and 256, ,665
bales of linters, compared with l.
O67,970 of lint and 251, ,102 Of hnten
on September 80 last eyar; in public
storage and at congresses 2,792,15z
bales of lint and 341,971 of lintens
compared with 2,5O2,3O7 of lint anG
227,1s5 of linters. !.
Imports during September were
2O,0O4 bales, compared with 54,342 =
year ago..
Exports were 221, 1,O6s bales, inelnd-
ing 1,445 balec of linters, compares
with 1865 bales including 1858 ID
linters in September year ago. CT
ton spindles active during September
numbered s4,94o,so2 compared with
34,219,991 in September year aga
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DONALD S

Donalds, Oct. 14.-Mr. June c.
Martin, one of Donald's oldest and
most respected citizens, passed away
at his home at 1890 Sunday night
after being sick for about 10 days.
Mr.. Martin was veteran of the six
ties, being a member of the First S: s:
C. Cavalry. He was also a prominent
Mason, and was devout God-fearing
Christian. The deceased was born
near Martins Mill on the Lowndes-
Vile road "a years ago, and;Ewas the
last of six brothers. Mrs. Sallie Cow
er is the only survivor of that promi-
nent family. Mr.. Martin is survived
by his aged wife, and one son, Eu-
gene Martin of this place. The funer-
al was held in the Baptist church on
Monday afternoon, and was attended
by large concourse of friends and
relatives. The services were conduct
ed by his friend, the Rev. J. M. Dal-
las, assisted by Rev. Smith Of the
Baptist church, and Rev. J. P. Press
ly of Due West. The choir sang Mr..
Martins favorite hymns, in the
church and at the grave. The floral
pieces were many and beautiful
Much sorrow is felt for Mrs. Martin
and son, in their bereavement. "Well
done, thou good and faithful SER
want"
Mrs. Sallie Cover and son, OF
Greenville, attended the funeral OF
her brother, the late June c. Martin
Rev. ]. M. Dallas left Tuesday for
Marshville, N. c., to visit his daugh-
ter, Mrs. ]. T. Garland.
Messrs Oscar Nickles and Thomas
Johnston of Greenvale church viii!
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-10-15

children spent Sunday with Mr.. j.
R. McCombs and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. A. Hagen, Mrs. F
E. Hagen, Misses Maggie and Fran
els Hagen spent Wednesday ir
Greenwood with Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse
Culbreth.
Mr.. and Mrs. C.. C. Kay and chill.
dren and Mr.. and Mrs. R. A. Hagen
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. T
F. Uldrick.
Mrs. J. D. Winn spent Sunday witt
night at the home of Mr.. Will Stew
enson.
Mr.. Julian Uldrick spent Saturday
night with Mr.. Claude Winn.
Mrs. J. D. Winn spent with Mr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will John Evans.
A great many of our citizens arr
attending the Gypsy Smith meeting
in Greenwood.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-10-15

be ordained elders at the morning
service on Sunday Oct. 18th.
Mrs. Ida McDill left Thursday for
Easley, where she will be the guest of
Mrs. Carrie Robinson for several
days.
Miss Margaret C. Dallas of Ware
Shoals, spent the weekend at the
Manse, with her parents.
Mesdames John, Hodges, Marion
Latham, of Lancaster, Eunice Agnew
and Miss jamie Agnew, spent last
Friday with Mrs. Lila Agnew and
family in Due West. q H.
Mr. Jodie Uldrick spent last Sun
day with the family of Mr.. George
Black.
Mr.'Ray Smith of Greenwood, spent
the weekend with his parents.
;. Mrs. Pet Davis, who has beeh in
poor health for some time is improv-
ing.
Mr.. Borwn Bowie has charge of
the gin here, and Judging from the
appearance of our crowded streets,
he must be doing a rushing business.
Mr. Frank Poore is very i'll at his
home here and no hopes are held out
for his recovery. Mr.. Poore has been
patient sufferer, for the past four
years.
Miss Cara Haddon, Of Ora, spent
the weekend with her parents, Mr..
andH Mrs. J. NJ. Haddon.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-10-15
u. D. c. MEETING

The local chapter U. D. c., held a
most profitable and pleasant meet
ing with the president, Mrs. F. W.
Wilson, at her home at Watts. At
ter the delightful ride all were re-
freshed on reaching this most hospi-
table home by refreshing punch
served by Misses Bessie Lee
Cheatham and Kate Haskell.
Miss Nettie Russell was elected to
represent the chapter at a National
Convention to be held in Asheville,
on November 9th. Mrs. F. w. Will
son, Mrs. Lucy Thomson and Miss
Bessie Lee Cheatham to represent
the chapter at the State convention
to be held in Greenville November
80. The committee for exchange,
which was held during the present
month, made a splendid report and
the chapter decided to hold anotner
one in the near future.
1t was decided to have a local
talent play in the near future.
Four new members were presented
with certificates. Mrs. ]. C. Klugh
read a most interesting paper, some
of the experiences of her father.
Sergeant John E. Bradley. More of
these papers should be prepared and
preserved as the South has never
been given credit for the bravery of
her heroes. Mrs. Wilson had pre-
pared questions on the Generals of
Confederacy, which caused much
merriment in answering.
After the business meeting, most
elaborate salad course with tea was
served by the hostess. The home
ward ride was also delightful.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-10-15
CONSUMPTION ON COTTON
IN MONTH SEPTEMBER

Washington, Oct. 14.-Cotton con-
sumed during September amounted to
457,247 running bales of lint and 81
121 bales of linters, the census bu'
reau announced today.
Consumption in September last
year was 491 ,O69 bales of lint and
23,182 of linters.
Cotton on hand September 80 in
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-10-15
COLD SPRING NEWS

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Mrs. Matte Bowen of Abbeville
is spending this week with her
daughters, Mrs. T. F. and Mrs. B. A.
Uldrick.
Mr.. William Uldrick spent Satur-
day night with Mr.. Claude Uldrick.
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Smith and
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-10-15
RECEPTION TONIGHT.

The members of the eleventh grade
are to give a reception this evening
to the members of the High School
football team. The reception will be
given at the home Miss Mary White,
on Greenville Street.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-10-15
CUBA ASKS FOR AID.

Washington, Oct. 14.-Cuba has
appealed to the American government
for aid in its present financial diff
culties. The appeal has been taken
under consideration by officials to
see if some plan of assistance can be
worked out.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-10-15
CIRCLE NO. 2 ENTERTAINS

Circle No. 2 of the Woman's Aux
iliary of the Presbyterian Church
gave a reception to the ladies of the
church from 4 to this afternoon at
the residence of Mrs. G. A. Milford.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-10-15
NOTICE r. A. MASONS

A stated Convocation- of Hesperi-
an Chapter will be held Monday
night, October 18th at 8 o'clock
(sharp). Business of Importance to
transact. By order of the E. H.
Priest.
T. G.. Perrin, Secretary.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-10-15

DR.. W. A. Hunter, of Bethia, was
in the city yesterday to attend the
services at the Episcopal church con-
Quoted by Gypsy Smith.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-10-15

Misses Margaret Bradley and
Susie Stevenson who recently resign
ed their positions as teachers in the
Antreville High School have accept
ed positions in the schools at Tampa,
Fla. They leave in the next few days
to take up the work there.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-10-15

Mr.. A. T. McIlwaine was busi-
ness visitor here today Mr.. McIlwaine
is good farmer of the Rock-Spring
section and one of the representative
men of the county.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-10-15

Charley Elder, of Athens, paid his
weekly visit to Abbeville today. He
keeps our merchants well supplied
with all kinds of good groceries.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-10-15

Mr.. Herbert Hammond, of Colum-
bia, has accepted a position as sales
man with the E. w. Gregory Motor
Co., and will enter upon his duties
about November 1st.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-10-15

Mr.. and Mrs. R. S. Woodhurst
have returned from their wedding
trip to New York and other northern
cities. They will be at home to their
friends for the present at the home
C the groom's parents in Fort Pick
ems.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-10-15

Miss Annie Bynum, of Newberry,
is expected in the city tomorrow to
pay a weekend visit to Mrs. James
Austin.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-10-15

Mrs. w. H. Wharton, of Waterloo,
and Mr.. Connor Nelson, of Birming-
ham, Ala, are visiting DR.. and Mrs.
J. R. Nickles.