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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1908

Page

7

Aunt Marys Frocks Dazzle in Lyric Theater Antebellum Pageant

The Lyric Theater stage features Miss Robson in an antebellum themed show with costumes and heirlooms from various donors. Francis Wilson supplied a bonnet and earrings while Mrs Plant Graves donated a brocade gown. The Brown family items including a grandfather clock and paintings decorate Act I and Miss Robson claims ownership of her New York home known as A Hole in the Street.

Aunt Mary Lyric Theater Francis Wilson Miss Robson Brown New England West 138Th Street New York

Black Patti Troubadours at MHenck's Opera House Next Week

The Black Patti Troubadours headline a condensed version of The Bohemian Girl and Prince Bongaboo at MHenck's Opera House for their twelfth season. Tut Whitney appears with a chorus of Afro American singers and dancers in a high quality song and dance program.

America Mhenck's Opera House Prince Bongaboo Patti Tut Whitney

East Lynne at the Lyceum Theater

Next week's Lyceum Theater brings East Lynne a emotional drama of sorrow and heartbreak. The renowned play follows a tale of misery and heartbreak inspiring audiences to tears.

East Lynne Lyceum

Star Show Girls Promise Record Night at People's Theater

The Star Show Girls bring two musical comedies Dopey Dan and The Streets of Cairo to the People's Theater next week. They promise catchy music Oriental splendor satire snappy dialogue and fast fun with new songs novel sketches and dances. Top liners Charles Nichols Marie Croix Jim Dixon Lou Adams Baker Lynn the La Cella Trio and Mackey and Mackey lead the spectacles and vaudeville acts.

Star Show Girls People’s Theater Cairo Charles Nichols Marie Croix Jim Dixon Lou Adams Baker and Lynn la Cella Mackey and Mackey

Lyric Theater to Show Paris Then and Now Series

Charles H. Plattenburg presents a Sunday program at Lyric Theater titled Paris Today and Yesterday. He will narrate each picture with observations from his visit to Paris, tracing France from imperial times to its republican era.

Lyric Theater Charles H. Plattenburg Paris Plattenburg France

Charity Ball at Olympic set to wow large audiences

Forepaugh Stock Company brings The Charity Ball to the Olympic next week. Cast features Herschell Mayall as John Van Buren and Frank Sylvester as Dick Van Buren with Walter Gilbert Aleck and Delia Walters Phillis Lee. Elaborate production aims to recapture the drama’s glow for both old admirers and new theatergoers.

Forepaugh Stock Company Herschell Mayall John van Buren

William Collier to star in Caught in the Rain at Grand Opera House

The Grand Opera House opens this morning for William Collier's engagement next week in Caught in the Rain. The farce, produced by Charles Frohman, follows a shy young man terrified by women, inspired by Collier and Grant Stewart, with a rainstorm misadventure at the center.

Grand Opera House William Collier Charles Frohman

Caught in the net a farce ends in wedding altar

A modest hero drenched and disconsolate shelters with a shy pretty young woman from a Mortutana thunder shower. Amused by his plight she accepts his timid advances as mistaken identities lead to a social farce. Cast includes Albert Perry and Ellen Mortimer in a Collier productions with a laughing crowd.

Mr. Collier Mr. I'Rohman Albert Perry John Saville Reginald Mason W. H. Post Thomas Martin Charles Poore Thomas Beauregard E. N. Whitney John Adam Ah Sam Ellen Mortimer Helena Collier Garrick Jane Laurel Annie Bradley

Island Queen and Princess Set for Sunday River Excursions

River communities from Cincinnati east to New Richmond and Pt Pleas ant will glimpse the Island Queen next Sunday with trips at 9 30 a m and 3 p m from the foot of Broadway. West toward Lawrenceburg and Aurora the steamer Princess debuts with 10 a m and 4 p m departures.

Cincinnati New Richmond Pt. Pleasant Lawrenceburg Aurora Coney Company Broadway

Patsy in Politics thrills Walnut with lively musical comedy

Billy B. Van and company present Patsy in Politics a two act musical comedy by George Totten Smith at the Walnut next week. The show features Van as Patsy Bolivar with a vivacious chorus and a skilled quartet. The plot follows a traveling troupe stranded at a country hotel and hired as hotel staff with broad comedic situations. A souvenir matinee Thursday offers a fifty cent seat and a pillow top keepsake of Mr Van.

Billy B. van Patsy Patsy Bolivar Van George Totten Smith

Blue Bloods of the Stage Crowd in American Theatre

Miss Ruby Bridges notes the rise of stage aristocracy led by the Drews and Barrymores, tracing connections across families like Rankins Davenport Boucicault and Terry. She recalls personal lineage, theater history, and her own experience as a reader in Playing the Game alongside the Jefferson brothers.

Ruby Bridges John Drew America Georgia Drew Barrymore Miss Bridges Peter Pan Lst Drews Sidney Louise Georgia Drew Meadum Ethel Barrymore Lionel John Barrymore McKee Rankins Rankin Barrymores Lionel Barrymore Rankins Phyllis Harry Davenport E. L Fanny Davenport William Seymour Dion Boucicault Aubrey Here Dot Nina London Blanche Frances Julia Ring James Ring Boston Museum Henry Irving H. B Laurence Ellen Terry Gordon Craig Alisa Craig Beerbohm Tree Viola Forbes Robertson Beatrice Julia Dean Arcadia Eloise Bridges Burton Brougham Gretchen Joseph Jefferson Rip van Winkle Joseph William Jefferson

In New York Town delights Walnut audiences this week

The In New York Town Company return with a refreshed merriment in a lively music comedy at the Walnut. Charles Howard leads the fun with broader comic scope and a capable cast supports the performance. A matinee is scheduled for this afternoon.

New York Town Walnut New York Charles Howard

Wanderer From Nowhere Burlesque Debuts at One Theater

G H Batchelder's Boston Belles Company opens next Sunday noon at the One Theater with a new burlesque musical The Wanderer From Nowhere featuring original scenery and a fresh production by its principals.

G. H. Batchelder Boston Belles Company the Wanderer Lesque

Meritorious Work Builds New Friendships Constantly

The passage notes that individuals constantly gain new friends through their meritorious efforts, emphasizing the value of service and positive actions in expanding social circles.

Mrs Fiske Stages Rosmersholm With Rich Realism At Lyric

Mrs. Fiske presents Rosmersholm at the Lyric with superb stage realism. The living room and library settings evoke authentic atmosphere as Rosmer and Rebecca gaze from a millrace view to the Rosmer portraits, with solid furnishings and dignified book shelves.

Ibsen Mrs. Fiske Harrison Grey Fiske

Mans field of vaudeville leads Columbia bill next week

Robert Hilliard stars on the Columbia program with Edwin Holland in a one act drama As a Man Sows, adapted from Nortons Guest. Supporting acts include John T Thorne Grace Carlton Dan Burke School Girls Dumont's Minstrels Foster and Foster The Volunteer Pianists Kemp's Tales Arizona kinodrome and more.

Robert Hilliard Mansfield Columbia Edwin Holland Norton John T. Thorne Grace Carlton Dan Burke Dumont Foster Kemp Arizona Katherine DeVoie Evans

Paul Nicholson in The Girl Question at the Grand

Paul Nicholson known for Don Ryan in The Girl Question coming to the Grand after The Time the Place and the Girl. He first drew notice in The Fortune Teller with the Alice Nielsen Opera Company, later appearing as Algernon Cuffs in The Belle of Bohemia at the Casino.

Paul Nicholson Don” Ryan the Grand Jew Alice Nielson Opera Company Algernon Cuffs London Richard Carle George Grossmith, Jr Cosmos Boy

The Morning After vaudeville act at the Columbia sets hits

Charles Wayne and his company present The Morning After at the Columbia this week with Gertrude Des Roche and Ralph M. Remley. The act follows a young man whose overindulgence leads to comic misadventures, including a moving picture gag, with singing and dancing to finish. Mrs. Fiske's Rosmersholm at the Lyric boosts demand at libraries and bookstores.

Charles Wayne Columbia Wayne Gertrude Des Roche New York Chicago Ralph M. Remley Cincinnati Miss Des Roche Mr. Remley

Councilman Hurt By Pet Dog In Accident

Mt. Auburn Ninth Ward councilman Fred Wiebking suffers a dislocated arm after wrestling with his Newfoundland at 1984 Bigelow Street. He was pulled to the ground and his arm pinned beneath him until the dog released. He is under Dr. Schmidt’s care.

Fred Wiebking Ninth Ward Bigelow Street Mt. Auburn Wiebking Schmidt

Pinchot Replies to Attacks Over Forestry Bureau

Washington April 1 Pinchot chief of the Forestry Bureau writes to defend himself after floor attacks by Mondell and others. He denies funding ads in newspapers or magazines to promote the bureau and rejects allegations of instigating attacks on public men and misuse of funds. He defends sending officials to forestry meetings to hear complaints and questions.

Washington Messrs. Mondell Wyoming Smith California Gifford Pinchot Forestry Bureau Pollard Nebraska Pinchot Forest Service

Foraker to Call Up Bill for 25th Infantry Reinstatement

In a briefing from Washington on April 1 the Military Affairs Committee reports two bills to reinstate no soldiers of the Twenty fifth United States Infantry. Senator Foraker said he will not seek indefinite postponement and will place the bill on the calendar at the earliest opportunity. He intends to call up his introduced measure for Senate consideration and asks the Senate to disagree with the committee’s report and pass the bill.

May Robson Lyric Lyric Theater Aunt Mary Anne Warner Miss Robson Chicago Mary Mary Watkins Jack Lucinda Joshua New York City Kalamazoo Betty Burnett Washington Committee On Military Affairs Foraker Senate

Wooster Trustees Lift Fund Target With 375000 Raised

In Wooster Ohio trustees announced successful completion of a drive to raise 375000 toward a 500000 goal for the University of Wooster. A year earlier John Rockefeller offered 125000 on condition of matching gifts, while 50000 came from L H Severance of Cleveland and the rest from numerous small donors nationwide.

Wooster, O University of Wooster John. Rockefeller L. H. Severance Cleveland

Rome Area Country Club Plans Big Clubhouse on Riverside Grounds

The Avoca Country Club prepares to erect a large clubhouse on its grounds along the Little Miami River, over fifty acres with historic features including an eighteenth century mill. Architects Rieg & Marty design a 100 by 50 foot building with a 70 by 30 foot dining room and twenty living rooms.

The Avoca Country Club Hartman's Grove Little Miami River Rieg & Marty

Real Estate Transfers and Leases in Local District

A compilation of property transfers and leases listing numerous parcels, lots and tracts with buyers, sellers, and involved entities. Entries include shifts on Madison and Ninth streets, Tower Avenue, and other subdivisions with prices and terms. several parcels note leases with purchase options and monthly rents.

Privi- Andrew Ermere John Ermer J. H. Oliver Lapeiclavid Vis. S Dientda Bee Walter Gerard Thomas Anna’ Peters Stephen Kemper Tower Avenue Jackson Elizabeth Conway Mary Fleming Ninth St Susan G. Woodward Henry Adison Avenue Madison Avenue Emma M. Roberts Jennie Nort Boer & Ooking Norrwood Lizale - Leonhart H. Volkerding Chambers and Ests Streets George B. Barman Emile Bergaoit G. B. Eyimann Ahsépiiee E' Geo Barman Frederick F Joseph Bohnert Central Avenue Baymiller Street A. J. Mullane Ee “Bros Bankacps Albert F. Horak Townsham Ce Pear Fame St. Willian A. Zeter Amanda_W. Anderson M. Fells Bertha Young Jacob Bollinger onAee Schmucker Carthage Abe Tapas Fanny Ruskin Semele Seventh Street Linn Street Nck Willas H. M. Bohme Harry PL Rose Wehlen John A. Hoesman Walnut Hills Delease Myers Cooper Albert L.meter Hyde Park Jennie T. Rodden Little Miami Light, ‘Heat and Power Company Anson Township William J. Hare Lore J. W. Lyon William F. “Quante James A. Etheridge Mt Hope Park Edward F. Weil Borneast Elsmere

Obscure 19th Century Mortgage Notices and Obits Fragment

Fragmentary OCR note lists numerous mortgage cancellations and transfers involving individuals such as Maria Rusche Elizabeth Glaser and George Scholte, alongside obituaries and public notices. Multiple names and places appear with sums like 4 950 and 2 060 and entities such as Church of Holy Trinity Hartwell and Ohio MEAS Society to Union.

Latag Clara M. Niehaus Gem BL. & L. Co Mary Fleming Garden L. & B.ayee George F. Becker Rosa Appel Elizabeth Glaser Ormonds 8 L. Corppatiy S Theerestere Susie Ape Provident Loan Co Sophia D.schaefer Exposition B. & Rosa Appel Church of Holy Trinity of Hartwell Homestead Ogveois Clarence L. Staith Sarah E. Kelly Eng Kmetie Klotter York Street B W. Anderson William Maria Riische Mary Schwartz B. i. Aenean Eeneee m4 Cho. Hornbach Bernard L

New Suits Filed in Common Pleas and Superior Courts

A list of cases filed in Common Pleas Court numbers 139542 to 139,548 including Joseph L. Eschhold vs Eliza DeMint for 74.29 execution. Ballard vs Ballard for divorce. Lange vs Tani for divorce. Louisiana Timberlake v Wil pene Timberlake for divorce. Kroger Grocery Co. vs W A Glazer Co for 0. Buchan vs Duhme Jewelry Co appeal. Eureka Mower Co vs Queen City Implement Co appeal. Superior Court damages actions Anton Themann vs J Ralph Berta 5940. Wesley Vanderman vs Norfolk & Western Railway Co 1900 damages.

Joseph L. Eschhold Eliza DeMint Ifen Piden C. Ballard Harriett Ballard Scott Augusts Lange Erns Tanian Henry Baer Louiisana Timberlake Wilpene Timberlake J. Leeds the Kroger Grocery Co W. A. Glazer & Co Harry L. Gordon Jacob Buchan Duhme Jewelry Company Squire, Muller The Eureka Mower Company Queen City Implement Company Squire Maus Anton Themann J. Ralph Berta O. K. Jones Wesley Vanderman Norfolk & Western Railway William K. Maxwell

Despondent wife of billiards star dies by Paris Green

Mrs Mathilda Bowman 81 wife of Henry Hy Bowman a prominent billiard and pool figure died after swallowing Paris Green in her Virla Street home. Husband returned to find her ill and a doctor pronounced her dead within minutes. Coroner notified.

Mathilda Bo Henry Hy”) _Bowman Virla Street Bowman Charles Goosman Walnut Street Selphias Jewish Hospital

Populists Reject Bryan Backers at St Louis Convention

Friends of William J Bryan faced stiff opposition as reform groups and People's party members at the Populist National convention in St Louis rebuffed Bryan supporters. They refuse to classify Bryan as anything but a Democrat and deny him PC participation or consideration. The Bryanites plan to press their case inside the convention despite the rebuff.

ST. Louis William J. Bman Hig People’s Party Bryan

Wilfley Report Tabled By Judiciary Committee

Washington April 1 The House Judiciary Committee voted to lay on the table the subcommittee report on Judge Lebbius R Wilfley of the United States Court for China v Shanghai until the testimony is printed and before the full committee The panel will then decide whether to adopt the report or recommend impeachment in the Senate

Washington House Committee On the Judiciary Lebbius R. Wilfley United States Court For China Shanghai General Committee Wilfley Senate

Briefer agrees to support two wives in bigamy case

New York April 1 Michael Briefer told Judge Foster he would support both wives and their children after being charged with bigamy. He has two children with his first wife Evelyn and a child with his second wife Mary Guile. Briefer, a photographer earning 20 to 30 dollars weekly, was ordered to pay 7 dollars weekly to his first wife and 3 dollars to the second, and to file a bond guaranteeing payments.

New York Michael Briefer Foster Court of General Sessions Briefer Evelyn Briefer Mary Guile Brooks Grove Wee

Ohioan Declared Dead in Probate Action

Henry Burner of Hamilton Ohio was declared legally dead by Probate Judge C R Hartkoff after disappearing about twenty five years ago. Burner recently inherited 111 dollars from his mother's estate and his brother George Burner was appointed administrator to distribute the funds to next of kin.

Hamilton Henry Burner C. R. Hartkoff George Burner

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