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The Washington times., 1920-08-01
COLONIAL BEACH.

Enjoy the delightful salt water
bathing found at Washington's only
nearby summer resort with a sandy
beach which is reached after a de.
ltghtful 70-mile ride on the steamer
st. Johns. At Colonial Beach you will
fnd many outdoor amusemcnts, rs
well as fshng and grabbing. also
good hotel accommodation. The
steamer st. Johns makes the TRIP
every Sunday, Tuesday and Thurs lay
at . n. m. and on Saturday at 2:30
y. m. On Monday, Wednesday and
Friday the steamer ST. Johns carries
Washington's pleasure seekers on the
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POLLS.

The attraction at Polls beginning
today at . p. m. for one week will
be Blanche Sweet in THE flushed
Hour" adapted from Gertrude Brooke
Hamilton's popular story OF the same
title, by Charles Msigne, and pro-
duced under the direction OF Edmund
Mortimer.
No one single production has ever
offered such galaxy OF stars as
does "The Hushed Hour" and no sim
gle production has presented IN the
feature role a more accomplished a.
tress than Miss Sweet, who will be
remembered by all picturedom az one
OF the brightest lights that shone In
p. W. Griffth's constellation Of stars
st the time when Mary Pickford hrst
came into public favor. when the ain.
gle and double reeler were consid-
The Washington times., 1920-08-01

Miss Priscilla Bonner, who supports
Charles Ray in Homer Comes Home"
is native of Washington and is only
twenty-one years old. She attended
Western High School. and less than
a year ago she had never looked a
bunch-light in the face.
Little Marjorie Bell. the most
youthful of all the Garrickers. and
the daughter of l.. NJ. Bell, producer
OF the Garrick players. came near
stealing the show at the Garrick last
week with her part in "A Prince
There Was" Marjorie made her
stake debut last season with Earle
Fox in Daddy Longlegs."
Jack Ellis, the member of the Car
rick players. who assumes any part
at will. is preparing to invade the
photoplay field in California within
few weeks. Ellis, aside from being
an actor, is a photographer of unusu-
al skill, so he feels himself properly
safeguarded against starvation.
During its seven weeks OF dark
ness the Gayety Theater has been
in the hands of painters. decorators.
and carpenters, and the result OF
their labors will be manifested upon
the opening of the theater next Sat
urday night. Conforming to color
scheme which has been adopted as a
standard for all theaters holding al
legiance to the Columbia Amusement
Associations, the walls have been
done in old rose, artistically paneled,
with wall bases in marble effect The
relief work is brought out in ivory
and high lights in gold. mural
painting. thirty feet wide. an Egyp-
tian scene entitled Harmony. Peace,
and Music" now sdorns the prosce-
mum, while the lobby effects are in
ivory, gray, and gold.
The workmen have been equally
busy backstage. and both stage and
dressing rooms have been freshened
with frequent coats OF paint. A new
motor for ventilating has been in
stalled on the roof.
Manager Harry o. Jarboe. manager
OF the Gayety Theater, announces that
his entire stan of last season has
been retained and that the famil'a ar
face of Frank Young, treasurer, will
again adorn the box office.
fiarry NJ. CrandsIl, owner or the
Crandall theaters in Washington. and
president of Associated Exhibitors,
Inc, tonight will take his entire eN-
Ccutive organization to New York for
a personally conducted three day
study OF the picture industry as II
centcrs in the metropolis. The party
will leave Washington at midnight
and will include. in addition to the
Crandal organizations general eX-
ccutives tho resident managers of all
Of the Crandall theaters in Washing
ton, ConncIsville. pa.: Cumberland,
Md, M1rtinsburg, W, Va, and Roa-
nokc, Va.
The gala transContinental tour Of
"Florodora" will not begin until the
fret week In September. which means
that the revival is to remain at the
Century until that time. Through
cut the tour the company will travel
by special train, with special accom-
modations for the sextet.
Back from Europe. Jesse LsslSv.
according to an oficial announcemeu mt
Issued by Famous Players yesterday,
said that James u Barrie would
come to America In the fall TO a.
siet In making Peter Pan" and "he
was not at liberty at this time" ~
say whether or not Msudc Adams
would be seen In the title role which
The Washington times., 1920-08-01

she created" for the stage play.
Lasky brought back an original
scenario from Barrie, and said that
Arnold Bennett would come TO tn
country to study screen technique.
He also announced that a number Of
other important English writers
would prepare scripts for Famous.
Crandall's Knickerbocker Theater
is soon to undergo extensive altera-
tions, all planned solely to increase
the convenience and comfort OF the
patrons. New stairways will be
built to facilitate access and cgress
TO and from parts OF the house which
are not remote from the entrance
but to and from which shorter cuts
have been cleverly devised. Box ar
rangements and their seating are 70
be appreciably amplifed along the
lines of greater comfort and several
architectural Innovations are 10 be
added. The work will be done under
the personal supervision OF Mr.. segi-
nald Wycliffe Geare. the Washington
architect by whom the knickerbocker
was planned and built.
The Washington times., 1920-08-01

The scenes OF "The Checkerboard"
are laid at the country home OF a
family OF nouveou richie Americans
and a ballet school in New York city
fostered by Fedor Masimon. an exile
masquerading as a member or the
Russian nobility. He is bold and
fascinating type of foreigner, a man
whom many women have loved but
failed to hold and who, according to
his own omission has broken all OF
the commandments and most OF the
laws. With the connivance OF \
scheming Englishman whom he mad
known previously In Paris and who
at the time the action OF the play
begins is serving in the capacity OF
social secretary to wealthy Amer
lean designated az the Ash-Ca&
King for the reason that he has ac-
quired a fortune manufacturing this
lowiy household necessity. Fedor and
several of his associates are intro
duced into the home of this socially
ambitious American whose dream is
to entertain and rub elbows with
various odds and ends Of nobility.
with this foundation the Hattons
have written another of those clever
comedies marked by sharp and color
full Characterization and abundantly
supplied with brilliant lines.
For the leading role OF Fedor. the
Russian, Messrs. Comstock and Gest
have engaged Jose Ruben, we'll
known young player who first came
into prominence with the Washington
Square Players. Already he has
series Of brilliant character portraits
to his credit, his most recent success
having been achieved in the leading
male role Of Arnold BENEFITS sacred
and Profane Love" in which piece he
impersonated the drug-crazed pianist,
playing opposite Elsie Ferguson.
The Washington times., 1920-08-01
COSMOS.

MY Dream Girl" a novelty mu-
steal comedy, featuring the Traymors
Quartet and Merle Harris: the ia
nous Sylvester Family, including
three wonderful juveniles, and Jupi'
ter and Mars in beautiful and ar.
tistic poses by a horse, 4 dog and
human poseurs. will be the big fea
human possurs, will be the big fea-
mos Theater. Other attractions will
| include Hoard and Craddock, black
face funmakers; Stanley and Lee, a
wonderful musical duo and two acts
to be announced, with Polly of the
Storm Country featuring Mildred
Harris Chaplin, as the big added
matinee attraction and Jazz Ban
dts" Sunshine. as the big comedy
| feature.
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'"7he Checkerboard," Comedy
By the Hatons, Has Premiere
at Belasco Ton1orop Might

The Shubert Beasco after brief period devoted to
the films is back in the ranks of the orthodox with the
announcement that commencing tomorrow night, "The
of the plays to be produced by Ray
Comstock and Morris Gest will open for weeks engage
ment.
''The Checkerboard" is described satrcal comedy
in three acts by those weknown writer's Frederick and
Fanny Haton who best known to as the
authors of such highly successful and dverng comedies
Years of Discretion" "Upsairs and Down." and "Lom
hard
The Washington times., 1920-08-01

In the cool of the evening enjoy the
hirty-two-mile sail on the hurricane
deck to Marshall Hall. where free
dancing is provided as we'll as num-
Der of other smusements. Steamer
Charles Manchester makes three trips
daily to this popular river resort.
leaving Seventh street wharf at 10 a.
m. ESQ and $40 p. m. The steamer
stops at Mt Vernon on the 10 a. m.
and 230 trips.
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r. F. KEITH'S.

Co-starring in the bill at B. r.
Keith's Theater next week are Laura
Pierpont and company and the Mas
tersingers. other features are John
Giuran and Mile. Marguerite, Bob
Hall. Robins, Jennie Middleton. Rad
ford and Winchester, the Aerial VAL
entines. and the usual house inclu-
sions.
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X, c. ON THE FILMS.

The eyes OF all knights OF Colum.
hus and their fair allies in Washing.
ton will he on Moorc's Rialto Theater
during tho current week. where the
motion pictures OF one OF tho most
successful outings In tho history oi
local Councils ss held at Chc7apoakc
Beach on July t3. arc being exclusively
presented. special arrangements hav'
ing been made with the management
Of this popular house
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"JAzz" SCORE PUPULKK

The semi-jaz score pfnycd 6y "a
Metropolitan Orchestra, under ths dSs
rection OF Amcdco vioni. as annpu3i
psniment for The Slim PrfncesS m
which Mabel Normand occupied ehA
screen at the Metropolitan last veek
doubled the work OF the mall carrter
on the Metropolitan route. 1t slsn
doubled the work OF Mr.. vioni. WIN
devoted his foronoons throughout tf,>
week to smillngly reading the letters
of appreciation that poured h sQea
him. -
The Washington times., 1920-08-01
PALACE.

The attraction at Loew's Palace
Theater for the full week beginning
next Sunday. August S, will be olive
Thomas. the charming and ingenious
Selznick star in Darling Mine" her
fastest starring production, supple
mented by the latest Mack Sennett
comedy classic, Great Scott"
The Washington times., 1920-08-01
CHEVY CHASE LAKE.

Good floors to dance on, summer
breezes from across the lake to fan
you and snappy. -the-minute
music furnished by the Meyer Davis
Orchestra to dance by are but a few
of the attractions that 20 to make
Chevy Chase Lake the most popular
OF popular summer dancing resorts
in or about Washington.
The Washington times., 1920-08-01
COLUMBIA.

For the first four days OF next
week beginning next Sunday after
noon. August s. Loews Columbia The
ater offers Elaine Hammerstein in
her latest cinema production, THE
Point of View" For the final three
days of the same week J. Warren
Kerrigan will be seen as the Column
bia star in The Green Flame"
The Washington times., 1920-08-01

cred big features and before the
multiple reel feature was known.
The supporting cast includes such
well known artists as Wilfred Lucas.
Milton sills. Harry Northrup. Wynd-
ham Standing. Mary Anderson, Rose
mary Theby. Gloria Hope. Winter
Hall. Lydia Knott. Little Ben Alexan-
der. who was seen 10 such fine sd-
vantage in Hearts of the World"
and Kid Mccoy, who has proved him
self as efficient before the camera as
he did In the roped arena
GAYETY.
The full roster of The Social
Maids" company. which will open the
1920-,l season OF burlesque at the
Gayety Theater next Saturday. will
arrive here tomorrow morning and
enter upon busy week of intsn-
sive rehearsing for the event. This
Organization 10 controlled by Hurtig q
Seamon, noted producers, and is one
of the headliners OF the Columbis
burlesque wheel.
A musical fantasy in two acts. the
book OF which provides for the intro
duction of numerous specialties, will
serve as the vehicle for the exploita-
tion of the talents of the large cast.
george NlDlo, an eccentric comedian
OF original laugh-producing methods,
and Helen Spencer. a prima donna
possessed OF unusual vocal attain
ments. are jointly starred. A chorus
Of twenty agile and attractive young
women, forms a pleasing background
for the work Of the various princi-
pals.
The organization has been provided
with an entirely new wardrobe and
many OF the gowns represent the
best efforts of exclusive Fifth ave-
nue. modistes-therefore the feminine
members OF the audience are assured
added enjoyment in witnessing the
performance.
The Washington times., 1920-08-01
RIALTO.

For the week OF August g, Moere's
Rialto Theater announces the
premier presentation In Washington
OF the most recent First National Ex.
hibitors' production featuring Rather
inc Macdonald entitled The Beauty
Market"
The Washington times., 1920-08-01
Cummings Washington Debut
Causes Temporary Eclipse
Of Two Ober Meucomers

The excitement caused by Irving Cummings debut as
leading of the Garrck Players last week completely
eclped for the time being the introduction to Washington
heate goers of two other members of the Gack
pany-Carke H. Silvemail the comedian, and Mss Anne
Hamilton the leading lady.
The Washington times., 1920-08-01
GAYETY.

Hurtig and Seamons' The Social
Maids" in which Helen Spencer and
George Niblo are jointly starred. viii
continue as the attraction at the Gay
ETY. the week of August 0.
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GARRICK.

For the full week, beginning next
Sunday night, August 8, the Garrick
Players announce Irving Cummings
the famous photoplay star, supported
The Washington times., 1920-08-01
Gives DOugher tie Air
For Barleycorn Yarns

Jack Frey, the assistant man
ager of the Palace, has stricken
Lou Dougher from his list of
favorite sports scribes. 1t
wouldn't be so bad, says Jack,
if Dougher would stick to
baseball, but Lou insists on
writing about those wide hos
pitable ports of Canada where
Volstead's name is a faint
whisper, indeed.
The Washington times., 1920-08-01
TAKING 4 LOOK AHEAD

by Anne Hamilton. Nell Barnes and
others. in The Misleading Lady" the
comedy success Of season ago.
The Washington times., 1920-08-01
MARSHALL HALL.

delightful 40-mile moonlight sail lsav-
ing Tth street wharf at 7:15 p. m.
The Washington times., 1920-08-01
STRAND.

STKAND.
with a constant improvement In Of
ferings that augurs we'll for what
may be expected when the legitimate
theatrical season opens In the fall and
new feature acts have finished re-
hearsaI and are ready for presenta-
tion. The Strand program for the
week beginning tomorrow lists line
up Of attractions that will undoubted-
ly merit the approval Of the most fas-
tidious.
Announced as a bevy OF dainty. dig
nified. distinguished. fascinating ex-
amples of femininity. the Beatrice
Merelle Sextette in "A Study in Royal
Blue" headlines the bill, the number
being presented in a gorgeous stage
setting and with special lighting ef-
fects which greatly enhance the
beauty and effectiveness Of the instru-
mental and vocal selections given.
Harry Brooks and company, assisted
by Katherine Clinton. divide the hon
ors in a one-act comedy dramatic gem
entitled '"The Old Minstrel Man" The
rest of the welI-balanced bill presents
Paul and Pauline in a dainty aerial
novelty: Eugene Emmett. the Irish
minstrel, in "story songs" with Har-
old Neiman and Andy Harris closing
this portion OF the program with a
comedy singing and talking number,
an the Park"
As the chief photodramatic attrac-
tion for the week. VILLA n Fox's mag
nificent special production. Kathleen
Mavourneen," with Theda Bara in the
stellar role. will be shown.
Selected short subjects, consisting
Of a multiple reel comedy, scenic and
educational. and the latest Fox News,
together with special orchestral fea-
lures as arranged by Arthur J. Man
veil, director Of the Strand Concert
Orchestra, the overture for the week
being a music box novelty by Agoo.
entitled "A Young Mans Fancy" al.
go to complete bill that Will un-
doubtedly tend to make the Strand
most popular center for amusement
seekers during the next seven days.
COSMOS.
A dainty and delightful musical
oomedietta constructed by George
Cboos. the big vaudeville producer
who is responsible for THE Little
Cottage. and "The Bride Shop" and
q gem OF musical and dancing diver
tssement from big time presented by
Goslar and Lusby, will be the out
standing features of the Cosmos The
ater bill the coming week. MI
Choos' production is called Private
Property" which is no clue to it's
theme, but 1t will be presented by n
galaxy of musical and graceful girls
o round dozen, to music by Ludwig
and by a cost that provides for ex-
ceptional songs, dances and comedy
features. other acts will include Ward
and Wilson in Show Me-" a musical
novelty with comedy features; Moor
and Fields, ebony comedians and
"dancin' fools" Kramer, Barton and
Sperline. the happy three and
George w. Moore, juggling com'qu~.
Wallace Reeds picture Sick Abed"
will be the added matinee feature,
and Sennetts comedy, You wouldn't
Believe It," a new Mutt and Jeff and
the Pathe news will complete the bill
A fine program of selected vaude-
Vile and Aim features Is scheduled
for today, starting at 3 p. m.
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Back from Europe. Jesse Laslv.
according to an official announceme mt
Issued by Famous Players yesterday,
said that James u Barrie would
come to America In the fall TO a.
siet In making Peter Pan" and "he
was not at liberty at this time" ~
say whether or not Maudc Adams
would be seen In the title role which
Charlevoix county herald., 1920-04-30
JAMES H. KEATS
PROMINENT FARMER
TAKEN BY DEATH

James H. Keats, well-known and es-
teemed farmer of South Arm Township
passed away at his home Saturday,
April oath, following an illness of two
months from heart trouble and after
effects of influenza. On March 10Th he
was taken to Petoskey hospital where
he underwent an operation.
Deceased was born in East Jordan
March 1st, 1879. On Jan. II, 1905, he
was united in marriage to Miss Anna
Rowe of this city. Three children were
born to them-Bae M. aged IA years,
Alice L. aged years, James E. aged
IL months-who, together with the wife
are left to mourn the loss of husband
and father. Mr.. Keats has been an ac-
tive member of the Grange for the past
II years, and was just completing serv-
ing South Arm township as treasurer
for four years.
Funeral services were held from
South Arm Grange Hall Tuesday after
noon, April 9th, conducted by Rev.
Myron E. Hoyt. Interment at East Jor-
dan cemetery.
Charlevoix county herald., 1920-04-30
Obituary-HENRY JANNETT

Henry Jannett was born Sept. %,
1853, at Siota, Clinton Co., New York,
and died April II, 1920, at Norwood,
Mich, of cancer of the stomach.
He was pioneer Of this region set
Ting at Norwood 43 years ago. He
leaves to mourn his loss his widow and
eleven children as follows: Mrs. Geo.
Hyers of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Arthur
Kidder of Cadillac, Mrs. Oscar Kidder
of East Jordan, Mrs. Hazen Gardiner
of East Jordan, Mrs. Will Mason of Will
liamsburg, Mrs. Buff Andrus of Elk
Rapids, and William, Clifford, Emma,
Robert and Genevieve who reside al
home at Norwood.
Funeral services were held at the
Norwood M. E. Church Tuesday, April
10th, conducted by the Rev. Clark OF
Barnard. Interment in the Norwood
cemetery.
Charlevoix county herald., 1920-04-30
MRS. BERT MARTIN
PASSES AWAY

Mrs. Bert Martin passed away at her
home on Esterly st. in this city Friday,
April 23rd, aged 3S years.
Deceased was born at Jamestown,
Mich, April 9th, 1882, her maiden
name being Winnie Telgenhoff. In
In February, 1908, she was united in
marriage to Bert Martin at Ellsworth.
They made East Jordan their home in
1917. Besides the husband, four child
rem survive the deceased, viz:-Lena
aged 16 years, Orris aged l3 years, Ger
trude aged 10 years, George aged 8
years. Also the following brothers and
sisters-Leon Telgenhoff Of iceland,
George and Herman of Central Lake,
Mrs. H. Vanderark and Mrs. nj. Elzinga
of Central Lake.
Deceased was a member of the Dutch
Reformed Church.
Funeral services were held from her
late home Monday forenoon, April 26th,
conducted by Rev. Myron E. Hoyt. In
terment at the Holland cemetery near
Atwood.
Charlevoix county herald., 1920-04-30
Machinery Is
Arriving
Two Carloads Already Here For
Gum Company

The Velvet Mint Gum Company are
having considerable trouble getting
their machinery here from Detroit ow-
ing to the Switchman's strike and sub
sequent embargo. They are fortunate
however to get two carloads iuto East
Jordan and by considerable effort have
been able to get special release on
other carloads which are now enroute.
Claude E. Van Husen of the Company
arrived here Thursday evening and is
now busy on detail work. Owing to
the embargo set-backs the Company is
behind with many orders, and they are
making every effort to get the factory
here under way at the earliest possible
moment.
The East Jordan Velvet Gum Com
pany mas recently incorporated under
state laws, capital $50, 600, for the man.
ufacture and sale of chewing gum and
confectionery; incorporators, Alton R.
Van Husen, Claude E. Van Husen, and
L. M. Van Husen.
Charlevoix county herald., 1920-04-30

Ballots May Is
Senate Sergeants at Arms Com
ing to CharlevOix on that Date

Notice was received Monday that
sergeants-at-arms from the United
States senate will be in Charlevoix Sat.
urday, May 18th, to secure the ballots,
poll books, tally sheets, etc., used in
the Ford-Newberry election, and for
ward them to Washington, where the
vote will be canvassed.
The sergeants-at arms will visit Cadi-
lac, Lake City, Traverse City, Kalkaska,
Petoskey, Bellaire, and Charlevoix DUR
ing the first two weeks in May.
In accordance with the terms of re-
cent order, sergeants-at-arms of the
United States senate, acting under an
order of the United States senate are
directed to collect and procure all of
the ballots, poll books, tally sheets, and
any other documents or writings which
were used in connection with the elec-
ton of United States Senator of Michi-
gan on Nov. 5, 1918, and to forward
such ballots, poll books, tally sheets,
ETC., to Washington, that the recount
ordered in connection with the above
entitled cause may proceed under the
direction of the committee on elections
and privileges of the United States
senate.
Sergeants-at-arms will not only trans
fer the ballots from the original ballot
boxes in which they were placed to
temporary receptacles as provided by
the enclosed orders but will collect the
ballots already transferred into tempo
rary receptacles under prior orders Of
the United States District courts of
Michigan, and forward them to Wash
ington, d. c., in accordance with the
order of the United States senate.
Charlevoix county herald., 1920-04-30
Local Business
Change Owners
Mark Thompson and Wife Pur.
chase Ashley Store

A business change of more than pass
ing importance took place in our city
this week when the well-known ladies'
furnishing store OF NJ. E. Ashley & Co.
was sold to Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Thomp-
son Of Onaway, who took possession
Thursday.
Since its inception years ago this
store has maintained position among
the leading stores of Northern Michigan
in catering to the ladies. Mrs. Ashley
took charge Of the business some eight
years ago, and through able manage
ment, has made it store that ranks
well with any in the state. Mr.. and
Mrs. Thompson are far from novices in
the retail field, having conducted a
store successfully at Onaway for years.
They sold out there about year ago
and Of late have been negotiating the
purchase of the store here. q.
In addition to purchasing the store
they also purchased the residence Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ashley on Fourth ST., and
will make il their home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ashley have rented the
former Cross residence on the West
Side and are making preparations for
moving their household there. At pres.
ent they are planning an extended trip
to California, the start to be made in
June if present plans mature.