Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 40, Number 102, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 September 1908 — Was She to Blame? [ARTICLE]

Was She to Blame?

This delightful pastoral society drama which enlists the intrst of its auditors from beginning to end, is a fascinating story skiilfu'ly portrayed and embellisled with bright comedy, is one that cannot fail to be enjoyed. The story is that ■of an artist’s daughter, Diana Balfour, who lives in rutsic simplicity with a maiden aunt She receives, a proposal of marriage from her guardian Bruno Severn, and not realizing what matrimony realy means, accepts, and the ceremony is performed at once. Diana is taken to live with her husband and his sister who treat her 1 most unhumanly, the companionship ' of her child is even denied her and 1 she finally curses them and runs away 1 believing that they have killed her babe. Years after, she hears of Bruno Severn’s death. She meets Lord Kurston and eventually weds him. .After nine years of matrimonal bliss, Bruno Severn, who was not realy dead, turns up and accuses her of being his faithless wife. She denies the accusation until it is proven conclusively. This does not alter Lord Kurston’s love for her and a’l is well that ends well. Comedy is supplied by Elam Washington Pancake, Martha Ann Hopton and Petlpan. The above will be seen at the Ellis Theatre, Thursday evening, Sept. 3rd. Prices 25, 35, 50 cents. Many ills come from Impure blood. Can’t have pure blood with faulty digestion, lazy liver and sluggish bowels. Burdock Blood Bitters strengthens stomach, bowels and liver, and purifies the blood.