Sketch of Morrison the Real Mephisto passes away in Yonkers
Lewis Morrison longtime Mephisto in Faust died in Yonkers after an operation aged in his sixties. He had reduced stage work recently and retired from Faust, leaving two daughters Rosabell and Mabel and a son Victor Jago. Morrison, born in Jamaica, had a long career from Brooklyn start to notable roles at Booths and in San Francisco. He served as lieutenant in the Civil War and earned fame as Baradas and Mephisto in a career spanning stock companies and major theaters.
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Lewis Morrison
Mephisto
Yonkers
Faust
Nepperham Heights
St. John's Cemetery
Rosahbel
E. J. Abram
Mabel
Richard Bennett
Victor Jago
Marine Corps
Rose Wood
Old Wallack Theatre
Florence Roberts
Jamaica
England
David Carvalho
Brooklyn
Morrison
West Indies
United States
Leutenant
Simon Legree
Booth’s
McCloskey
Octoroon
A. M. Palmer
Union Square Theatre
James O'Neill
Metropolis
San Francisco
Pontius Pilate
O'Neill
Christ
Palmer
Monte Cristo
Goethe
George Lipsher
Chicago
J. M. Hill
Worcester
Mass
Richelieu
Yorick
Love
Colonial Theater Nears Opening With Sumptuous Plans
The Colonial Theater in Athens is nearly ready to open next month with interior work by architect Cox and decorators. Twelve new scenery sets and top‑tier stage equipment are being installed, seating arrived, heating and lighting tested, and local sponsors praise the project as a premier amusement venue for a city of its size.
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Cox
Athens
Messrs. Michael
Dyspepsia Relief Ad Endorsed By Prof Tyler
Amherst college professor endorses digestive aid Kodol for dyspepsia noting digestion is essential to health. Ad stresses daily care after overeating and promotes Orr Drug Company as the seller.
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Tyler
Amherst College
Orr Drug Company
Pension rolls must be completed by October first
Hon. J. W. Lind, commissioner of pensions, writes Ordinary Wingfield urging all applicants for the 1907 pension rolls to have forms ready and sent to the office by September 25. Any submissions after that date will miss 1907 and be allocated to 1908.
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Wingfield
J. W. Lindsay
Shooting Near Lula Ends In Fatality Rumor
A Friday night shooting near Lula Georgia left Henry Gagle fatally wounded after neighbor Fred Hawkins fired repeatedly in the yard. Gagle, conscious briefly, swore Hawkins was the shooter and sheriff Crow is asked to arrest Hawkins. Gagle’s condition is critical and a manhunt is believed to be underway. The note also mentions summer diarrhoea guidance with Chamberlain’s remedy and a Minnesotan pastor testimonial.
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Henry Gagle
Fred Hawkins
Gagle
Sheriff Crow
Hawkins
Lula
M. O. Stockland
M. E
Litle Falls
Minn
J. Smith
Fraternal Lodge Meetings In Castle Hall And Civic Halls
Notices list meeting times for several fraternal and benevolent groups including Knights of Pythias Odd Fellows and Rainbow or related orders. Details include Max Joseph building Clayton and Wall streets Carlton building Jackson street Broad and Lumpkin streets and meeting times from 3 to 8:30 p.m. All members in good standing invited to attend.
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Castle Hall
Max Joseph
Clayton and
Wall Street
Carlton Building
Jackson Street
Odd Fellows
F. H. Bowden
N. G
Williams Lodge
Soquee Tribe
Knights of Pythias
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Masons
Buster Brown
Florence
Mr. Morrison
York
New Orleans
Baker
Barrett
Setchell
Varieties Theatre
London
Sud
Denly
Ing
Booth
Booul
Walnut Street Theatre
Philadelphia
Charles Walcott
Walcott
Romeo
Adelaide Neilson
Bill Sykes
Nancy
Lucille Western
Canico Theatre
John McCullough
Iago
Salt
Legion of Honor
Victor Durand
Colonial Theatre Nearing
Columbia
Star Theatre
New York
Laertes
Hamlet
Edgar
Forest
King Lear
Macduff
Charlotte Cushman
Lady Macbeth
Dramatic Mirror
de Witt
Orr
Drug Co
Pachunes
Genesee Pure Food Co
le Roy
N.Y
JowNeys Chocolate Bon-Bons
John L. Arnold
Needham
D. P. Haselton
Sule Agt
Lindsay Noti
Fies
Mozley
Mt. Vernon Lodge
A. M
Mount Vernon Lodge
Eac Flor
W. A. Capps
W. M. Geo. T. Murrell
Sec’y
St. Elmo Lodge, K. of P
St. Elmo
C. T. H. Nickerson, K. of R. and
Keystone
Royal Arch Masons
Glenn Lodge
N. G. Slaughter
Sec.y
J. P. Huff, N. G
J. A. Mealor
Athens Lodge
Lodge Quarters
Broad and
Lumpkin Streets
A. J. Palmer
Geo. H. Palmer
M. G. Michael
C. A. Lambert
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