Keiths Theatre Week Promises Top Vaudeville Features
Keiths Theatre announces a busy week with top vaudeville acts led by America First and Mlle Daisy Jean. A special Tuesday Election Night midnight show at 11 o clock accompanies the usual 7 45 pm performance and a 11 pm repeat, with all acts on both bills. Daisy Jean, Belgian musician and former royal companion, fled wartime upheaval from near Antwerp to London.
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Keith
America
Mlle
Daisy Jean
Mile
Antwerp
Lon
Mile. Jean Offers Music Talent on Keith Circuit
A French performer from America to aid stricken countrymen sends weekly salary surplus for relief. Mile. Jean showcases cello harp violin and piano on a Keith circuit engaging vaudeville with America First spectacle and elaborate staging including West Point PennsylvanIa ship deck and Mexican Border encampment. Other acts include Finders Keepers by George W. Kelley and Lloyd Britt Vaudeville Mixture with Dorothy Granville Types of Omen and Kirby Rome dances.
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Jean
Providence
America
Mile
West Point Academy
United States
Pennsylvania
America First
George W. Kelley
Walter C. Kelley
Virginia
Lloyd & Britt
Changed His Mind and a Child’s Dollar Dilemma
A mother recalls her three year old son choosing a desire to save pennies for a sister, then changing his mind after spotting an organ grinder’s monkey. The tale contrasts parental guidance with a child's whim and a humorous Irish language vignette about dreaming of a lover.
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Cleveland
One Thing Needful in a Widow’s Quest
A Galveston widow says she could find a husband at a couple of places but her true wish is for a white satin opera cloak. The note appears in Galveston News reflecting a lighthearted line about romance and fashion.
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Galveston
Galveston News
Real Leisure Proverb and Franklin Quote
A quotation on leisure contrasts diligence with laziness attributed to Benjamin Franklin. It asserts that a useful life comes from effort while inaction yields little, framing leisure as earned through hard work.
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Benjamin Franklin
Jones Joins In On Convos, Claims Right Of Way
In the Boston Tran script a character notes Jones often interrupts conversations. He believes his train of thought should prevail in dialogue, prompting mention of his persistent interference in group talks.
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Jones
Boston Transcript
Sawed Off Sermon and Domestic Advice
A satirical column argues many women would call a doctor after a kind word from her husband suggesting reliance on medical opinion for domestic discord. The piece presents a provocative but humorous commentary on gender expectations.
Vinol Promises Strength For Aged Farmer
A Bristol area testimonial claims Vinol built up a 74 year old farmer weakened by grippe and restored his strength for daily work. The druggist recommended Vinol and the wife also reports improvement. The note comes from Hope Drug Co. in Bristol.
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Etter Goveg
Vestal Centre
Vinci
H. W. ‘Lesim
Hope Drug CO
Bristol
Disinterested Conversations on Money and Proposals
Two men discuss their sons careers at college. One recalls a remark about money affecting a marriage proposal, while a biblical note compares wealth to a calf in Aaron's wilderness. The exchange appears in Boston Transcript and Christian Register samples.
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Aaron
Christian Register
Wisdom From Buddha on Pure Thought and Happiness
A Buddhist saying notes that when a man speaks or acts with a pure thought happiness follows him like a shadow that never leaves him. The quote emphasizes inner virtue guiding outward experience.
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Buddha
Notice to Rose R. DeRosa Forbids Credit
A husband declares that Rose R. DeRosa has left his home and that no one may extend credit on his account to her. The notice asserts the separation and restricts financial dealings with the wife.
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Rose R. DeRosa
Final account and proposed distribution in Riley estate
BE PROBATE COURT OF THE TOWN OF BRISTOL presents the final account of Bernard Riley’s estate by administrator Thomas F Leahy. Petition asks for a distribution order among heirs at law. Hearing set November 6, 1916 at 10 30 A M in Bristol Probate Court Room. notice to publish for fourteen days in Bristol Phoenix.
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Bristol
Bernard Riley
Thomas F Leahy
Bristol Phoenix
John M. Coggeshall
James Riley
Thomas F. Leahy
Bristol Phenix
Joepe Poogerealy
Estate notices from Bristol 1916 probate filings
In Bristol on October 18 1916 Samuel McCaw husband of Nellie McCaw requests to be appointed administrator of her intestate estate. Probate notices also list James Riley estate with Thomas F Leahy as administrator stating a balance and a filing date of November 6 1916 at 10 30 A M in the Bristol Phenix probate office.
Estate Petition Seeks Mortgage on Bristol Ward Real Estate
Andrew J. Bullock guardian petitions for authority to mortgage Mary A. Bullock’s Bristol lot at High and Burnside streets Lot No. 10 Norris Barns plot to raise 250 dollars for ward debts and support. Probate clerk orders fourteen days’ notice in Bristol Phenix.
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Bristol
Mary A. Bullock
Andrew J. Bullock
High
Burnside
Norris & Barns
George William Diman
John B. Pearce
John Redfern
Ward
Bristol Phenix
Jor Ay Jp Poghshale
Guardian of Emily French Estate Presents First Account
Industrial Trust Company guardian files first account for Emily French estate for allowance. Hearing set for 1916 at 10 30 AM in Bristol Probate Court with notice to be published weekly for fourteen days in the Bristol Phenix. John Moogs SHALL, Probate Clerk.
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Glenwood
Arange
Reed House Furnishing Co
Rhode Island
Law and Order
Keith’s Theatre
Mlle, Daisy Jean
Moike
Ireland
Kate
Marie
Heith
Joseph Derosa
G.W. Simmons Undertakers
Bel’f. Colwell
Telephone
Constitution Street
Chiropodist
Williams
J. L. Gifford
Cor. Hope and Pleasant Sts
Nellie M. McCaw
Samuel McCaw
Town OF
Emily French
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