Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 59, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 November 1909 — ADES WILL AID K. OF P’S- [ARTICLE]

ADES WILL AID K. OF P’S-

Real County Chairman will Take Part in Kentland Celebration. Kentland, Ind., Nov. s—The local lodge of Knights of Pythias will dedicate its new Castle hall November 12. Incident to the dedication will be a presentation of George Ade’s “County Chairman,” by a local cast, under the direction of George Herbert, of Chicago. ’The production will be given on the evenings of November 11, 12, 13, the night of November 12 being reserved for members of the order. A banquet will follow the play. • Will H. Ade, brother of the author and playwright, will play the part of the Hon. Jim Hackler, county chairman. Ade was county chairman of Newton county at the time this play was written, and George Ade drew on his brother’s papularity and political sagacity for the character that bore the title of the Play. Miss Adah E. Bush, cousin of Ade, will appear in the role of Mrs. Ellas Rigby, and John Ade, the father of the author, will appear on the stage in the rally scene. John Ade, Jr., also has a minor part. The new Castle hall that is to be dedicated is one of the best equipped lodge homes in northern Indiana.