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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1908
Page
7
Actress Henrietta Crosman is booked for David Garrick's The Country Girl at the Grand Opera House next week. The article notes her health via outdoor activity and recalls her famed Mistress Nell success and continued stage presence.
The Rice and Barton attraction, long known for reliability, markets an upgraded extravaganza with a new environment and lavish production. Led by Charles Barton, the company promises top vaudeville and burlesque entertainment with strong cast and dazzling mounting, coming to the Standard starting Sunday matinee.
The Forepaugh Stock Company held the first farewell reception after a matinee of As You Like It at the Olympic. The crowded stage greeting audience members reflected high season success. A bouquet gesture for each performer elicited enthusiastic applause from regular Wednesday patrons Mr and Mrs William Preuer organized the bouquets for Miss Adair and the company.
Chester Park adds the Tet Rang Concert Quartet to the summer lineup with porch concerts at the clubhouse afternoon and evening. Fred Innes praises the quartet as high class and crowd pleasing after hearing them in St Louis. Also new semiprivate cafe pagoda atop the colonnade promises alfresco lunches. Inspec tion Day marks Sunday openings. The Island Queen arrives today from Southern ports with telegram updates and a prosperous voyage resume.
A health note links steady nerves with strong digestion. It advises maintaining stomach health with balanced meals and regular habits to support mental focus and bodily resilience.
The Traveling Salesman with Thomas W. Ross leads the last modern comedy week at the Grand Opera House. Audiences drawn from business circles praise the play as wholesome and sharply satirical in scenes such as the poker game in the Elite hotel. Ross is praised for his Bob Blake role, with Arthur Shaw as Wattsey close in audience regard.
Henrietta Crosman opens a week at the Grand Opera House with The Country Girl a witty revival based on The Country Wife The Country Girl has a storied history from Garrick to Daly and is arranged by Maurice Campbell The article notes Crosman may consider a spring season to present the play in St Louis discussions with Mr Campbell and Henry B Harris are planned in St Louis
The Four Huntings announce the last week of the season for their side-splitting musical farce The Fool House at Walnut. Now in its third season the show has been restructured by Harry Dull and Lew Hunt ing with new music and costumes. The Four Huntings Lew Tony Mollie and John deliver work far in advance of previous seasons. The regular midweek matinee is set for this afternoon.
Sunday next the Miner's Americans begin at the People's Theater with a burlesque and vaudeville mix. The act Mixed Pickles headlines with singing and comedy by a cast of over forty performers, including twenty women. Elaborate costumes and scenic environments heighten the show’s appeal.
Living replicas of famous paintings by Marcel will be featured next week at the Columbia venue with M. Jean Marcel, the French impresario, presenting a show of reproductions by living figures.
The program showcases the favorite farceurs Sears and Violet Allen with Mr Allen’s traveling man comedy. Keno Walsh and Melrose perform acrobatic acts alongside Wilbur Mack and The Bachelor and the Maid. Reiff Brothers dancers join strongman Cohn, Mason and Shannon, Junie McCree’s astrology and other acts.
James J Brady of Ringling Bros' World’s Greatest Shows touts a strong family appeal amid hard times. He notes Chicago engagement as record success with 400 performers, 1280 staff, 650 horses, and 48 elephants. The three ring show promises sensational acts and a large downtown street pageant in Cumminsville-Norwood.
Mr. E. H. Sothern and his entire company will be guests of Governor John Robinson at the Robinson Circus this afternoon. The visit includes extra features in honor of his presence and thirty five seats reserved in the grand stand for the Sothern party. After the performance they will dine with Governor Robinson under the white tops.
Last night the Robinson Circus drew a near full crowd despite persistent rain. The event went smoothly with a standout performance by the Shriners who entertained spectators with camel acts and other tricks. Several Shriners linked to the Governor’s group participated, showing the order’s strong ties.
The annual shrine custom brings local children including those from the Children's Home to the Robinson show. Governor Robinson hosts, presenting a varied bill with veteran organizers and top acts. The Rooneys tandem act, Miss Satterfield with liberty horses, and a strong clown lineup promise large crowds today and tonight.
The Amatis Sisters and their mother mourn the death of the father in Erluk Germany who died of heart disease just before news reached them. The group continues performances at the Columbia while planning a permanent move to New York State. The Orpheum Show heads to New York after this week with three weeks there before disbanding. manager H W Pierong departs for California to marry an Ohio sweetheart.
The Trav eling Salesman starts in New York at the Grand with a run extending to popular demand. Manager Henry B. Harris plans to stage it in one of his theaters and hopes it proves as well loved as The Chorus Lady.
The Rice and Barton Big Gaiety Company arrives at the Standard next week as the season’s top tier of amusement. Messrs. Rice and Barton have built a reputation for high standards, and their road attractions are proof of exceptional quality in this entertainment line.
Robbers dynamited the Scandia State Bank in Crookston Minnesota early today securing 8000 dollars. The gang of at least six men forced the door with crowbars and fired on residents as they escaped. A merchant, Herdink, fired from his rooftop after two explosions awakening others. One robber was wounded and blood stains were found. Two suspects were reportedly traced to Strandquist.
In Winchester Kentucky on April 29 the Circuit Court upheld a contempt verdict against B F French for running off witnesses in the Marcum Hargis damage suit. The Court of Appeals earlier affirmed the $5 000 fine with $500 damages. Governor Willson remitted the state part. The dispute over the remainder goes to the Court of Appeals. A parallel ruling involved Felix Feltner.
Secretary of War Taft testified before the House Appropriations Committee, objecting to a section of the sundry civil appropriation bill that would cap Isthmian Canal Commission and Panama Railroad Company wages at 25 percent above U S rates for similar labor.
The Dominion Iron and Steel Company received word that the steamer Norwood bound from Glasgow to Sidney was lost April 26 after becoming jammed in ice on the Banks of Newfoundland. The crew were rescued by a passing schooner. lights disappeared an hour after they left the ship.
Robert Wara Gott admitted manslaughter for the February 14 shooting of Dr. Leo Danziger in Garfield Place. Judge Hunt sentenced him to ten years, with release possible in about six years for good behavior. Gott's wife and 13 year old niece Nora Spengler were involved in the case’s background.
John Christy won judgment against Arthur Lee Crenshaw for 10856 dollars 45 cents and an order of sale of the Silver Moon mortgage property to satisfy the claim Judge Shattuck presiding. In separate actions the Rathbones and Birdie Ritchie settled for 2250 dollars total after a car derailment near the California Water Works. John De Witt and A Breitenstein represented plaintiffs. Frank F. Dinsmore represented the defendant.
Charles O'Connell sues the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton Railroad Company for $10,000 claiming a fall from a ladder in the roundhouse injured his leg when another locomotive struck the ladder on June 7 1904. Cogan Williams represent the plaintiff. Hortense Griffith later sues Grover Seibel for $5,000 alleging wrongful arrest for a $300 diamond theft and 24 hours imprisonment plus $45 legal costs. she is a hotel employee.
In probate court yesterday David Davis administrator sought settlement of Copyright claims against God’s Bible School for Knapp estate books and plates. The court approved a settlement of four thousand dollars to Knapp’s estate and shares of fourteen hundred fifty dollars to his son and daughter.
The twentieth annual St Xavier Alumni Association banquet at St Nicholas Hotel featured prelates and business leaders. Notable speakers included Rev Rudolph Meyer and Rev Joseph Grimmelsman with topics on litigation humor and alumni clergy. Guests listed include Rev Jos B Maefer and J Shea among many others.
The records note the $100 estate of Ierman Grower and the $860 estate of Xavier Huber. Maggie Becker, mother of Peter Becker, who died when contacting an electric wire at Queen City Avenue and Quebec Road on April 11, 1908, was authorized to accept $1,000 from Union Gas and Electric Company in full settlement of all claims. Jessie D. Sheldon willed her estate to Edward A. Sheldon.
About a month after a judge fined James H. Smith $1,000 for aiding delinquency the carpenter works off the debt in the Workhouse. Josie L. Smith sues for divorce and child custody alleging three years of inadequate support for their two year old adopted son James Lee Blake. Tillie Berler seeks divorce from Ulrich Bergmiller with child custody after marriage in 1900. Julia Meckler sues for divorce from Arthur W. Kirchner and restoration of her maiden name. he vanished after promising to return from work. Judge Swing grants Lillie M. Evans a divorce from Ulysses Grant Evans and $1,000 alimony amid claims of neglect.
United States Court in Dayton will determine who gets over 500000 dollars left by deceased soldiers from the Dayton Soldiers Home with no heirs or wills. Government argues the funds belong to the federal treasury. Montgomery County contends they are to go to the Dayton school fund under Ohio law.
After a heart to heart with Judge Caldwell, 18 year old James Mulvey was released on parole yesterday. Three boys arrested with him were sent to the House of Refuge. Police say they were linked to petty thefts on Walnut Hills. Mulvey has no parents or home.
Hamilton County Ohio invites sealed proposals for two oil treatment projects on Hamilton pike and Springfield pike in Springfield Township. Bids due May 29 1908 at 12 pm with two $500 sureties. County reserves right to reject all bids.
The Board of Public Service of Cincinnati Ohio invites sealed bids by May 7 1908 for grading granite curbs asphalt paving and drainage on Chestnut Street from Central Avenue to Mound Street Plans and specifications are on file. Bids must include all names and a $1000 bond or certified check. The board may reject any bid. April 29 1908 John J Wenner Clerk.
Cincinnati in Hamilton County seeks bids for furniture window shades rugs draperies and show cases to be installed in the Memorial Building on April 23 and May 8 1908 at noon Separate bids are required for furniture window shades rugs and draperies and for show cases Plans and specifications are available on request Bids must be on blank forms and accompanied by two sureties of 3500 each to guarantee contract execution County Commissioners Attest Fred Dribhs Clerk
Cincinnati Ohio April 9 1908 bidders for Spring Grove avenue improvement from Cincinnati corporation line to Carthage pike Millcreek Township must bid under Specifications No 728. Each bid 600.00 dollars due to the County Commissioners Attest Fred Dreis Clerk.
The undersigned has been duly appointed and qualified by the Probate Court of Hamilton County Ohio as administratrix of the estate of Da Hall deceased. Cincinnati Ohio April 29 1908 Dena Feldhaus Admin H J Guckenberger Attorney.
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