Jeffersons and Bob Acres Five Generations on Stage
A sweeping profile of the Jefferson family’s theater dynasty from Thomas Jefferson's 18th century start to Willie Jefferson in later years. It traces five generations mastering Bob Acres in The Rivals, noting reconstructive work by Joseph Jefferson III and lasting fame across American theater.
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Jefferson
Bob Acres
Joseph
Joseph Jefferson
America
Richard Brinsley Sheridan
William W. Jefferson
Pittsburg
Willie
Bob
Tive
Willie Jefferson
Waterworks upgrade begins with new coagulating basin
Work on the waterworks plant starts tomorrow morning. Much of the material for the three million gallon coagulating basin is on hand and the rest is en route. The new filters will fit where the current basin sits, and the old one will be removed after the basin is finished. Long distance Bell Telephone is recommended for distant business talks.
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Gaines‘ville
Little Ruth Green Dies After Brief Illness
Funeral planned for 3:30 at Boggs chapel for Ruth Minnie Green thirteen daughter of Rev. B H Green of Athens circuit who died yesterday from pneumonia after a short illness She sang Nearer My God to Thee before passing away The story notes condolences from friends and lists local shop ads.
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Ruth Minnie Green
B. H. Green
Athens
Boggs’ Chapel
Chamber of Commerce Sets Meetings at City Hall
The Chamber of Commerce schedules two key gatherings at city hall tomorrow. At 5 p.m. the committee on the new union passenger station will meet to discuss procedure and accelerate the movement. At 8 p.m. the regular monthly meeting invites full membership. President Michael urges complete attendance as the organization enters a new year with plans and progress. The committee includes Bondurant as chairman and members Webb Hulme Jackson Eppes Hodgson Vincent Armell Talmadge Carthers Davidson Dorsey Griffith Snelling Rowe.
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Union Depot
Chamber of Commerce
Union
Bondurant
Michael
BJ. Bondurant
J. N. Webb
G. H. Hulme
W.B. Jackson
W.B. Eppes
E. R. Hodgson, Jr
T. P. Vincent
O. H. Armell
J. E. Talmadge, Jr
J.¥. Carthers
A. H. Davison
W. F. Dorsey
C. B. Griffith
C. M. Snelling
H. J. Rowe
Simple Remedy for La Grippe Coughs
La grippe coughs often develop into pneumonia and are dangerous. Foley's Honey and Tar stops cough and helps heal and strengthen the lungs to prevent serious outcomes. The genuine product has no harmful drugs and comes in a yellow package. Refuse substitutes. Sold by all druggists.
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Foley
Greek man John Anderson arrested after knife gesture
Yesterday at a near beer saloon at Thomas and Broad streets Greek John Anderson cursed Officer McCall and drew a knife. The officer restrained him and Anderson was arrested. The case will be tried by Mayor Dorsey tomorrow morning. Also, J B Wikbanks is reported improving at his Jackson Street home.
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Thomas and
Broad Streets
John Anderson
McCall
Anderson
Dorsey
J.B. Wikbanks
Jackson, Street
Postponed committal trial of J P Sims set for March 27
The committal trial of J P Sims former Southern railroad agent charged with larceny after trust was moved from yesterday to March 27 by Judge Young. Sims remains free on temporary bond and will be tried in his office in this city.
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J. P. Sims
The
Southern Railroad
Negro Women Arrested After Street Fight in City
Last night Mary Ella King and Hat tie Grice, two negro women, fought near Broad and Foundry streets and were arrested for the offense. Alice Sims and Lizzie Noble also tried fighting on Broad street and their cases were docketed. Mayor Dorsey will hold a math meeting Monday morning.
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Mary Ella King
Hattie Grice
Broad and
Foundry Streets
Alice Sims
Lizzie Noble
Broad Street
Dorsey
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Colonial Theatre
William
EFL
the Jeffersons and
Thomas Jefferson
England
David Garrick
Covent Garden
London
Garrick
Efferson
Bob Acre
Ruth Green
Dr. King
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R Palmer & Sons
Wellville
J. P
Sims
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