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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1916
Page
21
A local newspaper describes a clever criminal plot named Catspaw tied to an Edison display. A resourceful man aided by a woman planned break ins and alibis to steal from dwellings and stores in Alabama. The story blends crime with near tragedy and offers psychoanalytic material for police.
The article notes Robert L Thompson, seven years director of the company, remains linked to its leadership as John and Frederick Thompson command directorial forces at Players Film Co. Enola, a prominent film figure, has traveled widely and contributed to notable productions such as Don Caesar and The Barefoot Boy.
In Los Angeles the French comedienne Miss Held pursues two more pearls for her necklace while filming Madame La Presidente at Oliver Morosco Studio. She cannot locate gems in America or New York and contemplates spending a few thousand to buy them herself rather than asking her mysterious prince fiancé.
Miss Bessie Blyton and Nance O’Neil lead a film unit traveling to Thomasville Georgia from Philadelphia to shoot exterior scenes of The Fires of St John. Edgar Lewis Lubin director and company, with a Maxwell Cabriolet used by Blyton for in-car makeup, prepare for filming before audiences.
In Oakdale Alabama on Friday night Miss Ruby Brown hosted a small gathering with music and games. Guests included Anna May Brocker Eunice Yost Alice Quigley Katie Quigley Lillie Belle Brewton and several others with Mrs Yost assisting in refreshments. Mrs Collins returned from Birmingham after a visit with Mrs Collings and relatives. Mrs Thornton and Mrs Hart called on Mrs Kyser.
The Federation of Men's Bible Classes will hold a mass meeting at the Y M C A this afternoon at 3 30. Rev Henry Wade DuBose of Government Street Presbyterian Church will lead and discuss How to Study the Bible in the federation's first public event since organization.
The Famous Players film The Spider starring Pauline Frederick portrays Valerie St Cyr a Paris beauty who deserts her baby daughter Joan. Joan later unknowingly clashes with her mother as a count abducts her. Valerie confesses to the crime to save Joan, accepting death in atonement.
At the Queen today patrons view Water Stuff a three part Mustang comedy and Buck Parvin with Art Acord in a new episode of the series. Also shown is His Favorite Pastime a one act comedy featuring Charlie Chaplin and Helen Holmes in The Girl and the Game. A new two act chapter of the railroad film novel debuts each Friday. Admission always five cents.
The Whistler Alabama column lists church services for several denominations with service times led by pastors including Rev Francis M Atchison and Rev Heywood T Vaughan plus details on Sunday schools and special meetings at Assembly of God. It also notes community events such as a Friday night social at the Fri day residence, a water shutoff due to Eight Mile Creek pumping repairs, and staff moves including Mat Laws Jr joining Sea board Air Line.
A birthday party for Dorothy and Hilda Therrell drew a large group of local guests at the Therrell residence. Attendees included Lola Pullen Edna Laws Hazell Lane Ruth Patterson and many more from Vinegar Bend and nearby communities plus several teachers and Sunday school staff. Mrs Thompson hosted and Mrs Brandon plans a several week recuperation in Mobile after a hospital trip.
The Wilmer Alabama literary society held a meeting and debated the resolution that the United States should have a protective tariff. The judges ruled for the affirmative after a long discussion. Also, Dr. W W Newburn reported a loss of over a hundred dollars Friday, not yet recovered. The Wilmer school third and fourth graders entertained the upper grades with a Friday afternoon program.
Preliminary exams for West Point and Annapolis appointments were held at the University of Alabama Friday and Saturday. Thirteen applicants took the tests, six from Marion Military Institute, mainly seeking Annapolis because West Point spots were only prospective.
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