Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 242, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 October 1910 — Coming to Ellis Theatre. [ARTICLE]

Coming to Ellis Theatre.

“St. Elmo,” one of the greatest successes of recent years, will be seen at the opera house Oct. 15th. Read the book. See the play. If you have not read Augpsta J. Evans’ wonderful novel, do so now. There is a strong element of comedy in “StElmo,” the part of VanJiggens being one of the best comedy parts written in years. As pojpular as the book, also proves true with the play. The business now being done by this company is phenomenal. The play is handsomely mounted, great care being taken to give the proper scenic effects. The engagement gives every promise, of more than ordinary success. The company will play this city on Saturday night, Oct. 15th. Attorney Frank Foltz went to Newton county today to confer with associate attorneys in the case of the State vs. Chas. Spinney, former treasurer of Newton county, who is charged with a shortage of about $5,000. Mr. Foltz is acting with the county attorney, John Higgins, and U. Z. Wiley is also associated with the attorney for the state. Judge Darroch, EmerySellers and Hume Sammons have been retained by Mr. Spinney. Accountants employed by the county found Spinney short about $5,000. Mr. Spinney hired an accountant and while the report is not public it is understood that he claims that it proved his accounts straight. The state board of accountants now has two men on the job and it is probable that the case will not come to trial until they have made their report, which will be at a later term.- ,r