Moonlit Rendezvous with Martha in a Rural Romance
A narrator recalls a tense farewell with Martha and a burst of honesty about his feelings. He plans a final gift of feathers, confesses stronger affection, and recalls the day’s awkward, hopeful moments while lingering near Martha’s house on a moonlit night. The scene shifts to him hiding in the yard, watching the porch as moonlight frames a revealing moment.
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Merthe
Marmeluke Fellers
Dr. Kirby
Mebby
Looey
Martha
Marthe
Mertha
Agin
Lacey
Hosses
Camp m
Anthony
Cleopatra
Adam
Eve
Den
Burrsheba
Hampton's
The Wild Man story leads to a new undertaker
On the road, a moonlit figure proves to be Miss Hampton rather than a ghost. In Ohio a funeral procession reveals Looey’s plan to enter the undertaker trade, aided by his aunt who offers a partnership to a man with a fitting heart for the business.
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Borneo
Martha
Punkins
Ohio
Looey
Dr. Kirby
Repubicans
Mr. Wilcox
Wilcoxes
Hull Dorn
Levey
Doctor and sideshow life cross paths with a balloon bid
The narrator recalls a traveling show life with Dr Kirby and a bevy of performers. A fat lady, a Human Ostrich, and Watty Sanders face jealousy and turmoil in a traveling circus. A busted show leads to new work as Kirby and the narrator push on toward a lake town to sell a balloon and plan further adventures.
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Wilcox and
SIMMS
Wilcox and Simms
Depot
Looey
Goodby
Mr. Wilcox
Doc
Danny
Bearded Lady
Bébby
Lopes
Watty Sanders
Watty
Reginald
Mrs. Ostrich
Dolly
Wattis
Dr. Kirby
Ohio
Liberty
Kirby
Wild Man Show Propelled By Snakes and Caged Fury
A narrator recalls a wild man act from Borneo for Dr Kirby involving a staged capture, four deaths cited as exaggerated cost, a violent tent scene with revolvers and screams, then the escape and pained chase. The inside cage performance features chains, raw meat, and a snake charmer.
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Borneo
Dr. Kirby
Watty
Weekly Farm Show Receives Rave Reviews From Critics
W. W. Roberts hails the best company ever sent to the city and L. J. Reilly calls the production the greatest ever here. Miss Fowler becomes a strong favorite while Miss Sherwood shines as a royal flush in this week’s Poli play. E. J. Agarde notes strong critic input.
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W. W. Roberts
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L. J. Reilly
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ING Production
Miss Fowler
Miss Sherwood
Standard Said
E. J. AG
Arde
Lyric Theatre
Eleanor Cleveland
Robert Conness
Grace George
Helen Ware
Plaza Titheatre
Paul Armstrong
Underworld
W. K. McLean
Main-St
Pairfield Avenus
Akes
Bachman
Emmenagogum
Renita
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Sanitary Carpet and Rug Washing Co
Washington Ave
M. J. Maloney
Case W .A
Kelley’s Cigar
Fairfield Ave
James H Kelle
MR. Nutt
Stolen Loaf
Engineer
Photography
Whitman Studio
Southworth’s
Poli’s
Newfield Park
Waterbury
Igeorge P. Rand
G. P. Rand & Co
Tranistan Ave
Frisbie
Bluefish
W. D. Cook & Son
Water Street
Vbbas
Atlantic
Gladstone Narragansett Pier
R. I
A. L. Smith
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Rourke
M. J. Gannon Eos Frs
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