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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1908

Page

7

Nat Goodwin to star in Cameo at Lyric with new burlesques

The Lyric opens sales for Nat Goodwin’s Cameo from Darkington and Wilson, a Mississippi gambler tale with Kirby and Jeffreys Lewis among many players. Maude Fealy co stars, with Wallace MacCutcheon and Janet Beecher in key roles as Hugh Ford handles staging and costuming.

Nat “Goodwin Kirby Nat Goodwin Lyric Mr. Goodwin Darkington Harry Leon Wilson Eugene Larken Bunce James ,Lackaye Edward Harrigan Mme. Davesac Jeffreys Lewis Maude Fealy Wallace MacCutcheon Richard Pitman Thomas Coleman Neil O’brien Janet Beecher Hugh Ford

Fluffy Ruffles to Star Miss Williams at Grand House

Charles Frohman presents Miss Hattie Williams in Fluffy Ruffles a musical melange by John J McNally at the Grand House for one week featuring a seventy strong company including William Norris Bert Leslie Jack Gardner John Bunny Marion Abbott Nellie Butler Violet Heming and others. The music is by W T Francis with lyrics by Walter Irwin and the plot follows Fluffy from American settings to London and Paris ending with a job for life as the bride of the Hon Augustus Traddles.

Harles Frohman Miss Williams Grand House John J. McNally Roger Brothers Co Enne Hattie Williams Cherub Miss Wiliams William Norris Tom Jones Bert Leslie Word Pictures Jack Gardner Cohan John Bunny Augustus

Fluffy Ruffles Song Hits at the Grand Next Week

Hattie Williams showcases several big numbers from Fluffy Ruffles at the Grand next week including Evolution Won t You Harmonize With Me Oh What a Beautiful Night Fluffy Ruffles Burlesque Imitations and Willies Got Another Girl Now The Willie tune is billed as more popular than the Experience The show tells a sad tale of a girl hoping for help from her family and Willie never calling back The production promises tears of laughter and the chorus in Parisian finery Original New York production to be seen here

Hattie Williams Willie Igherab Irl Lendl Pound New York

Herrmann Redivivus Costs Out His Era of Couture

Maurice Herrmann the famed costumer laments the decline of costume plays after thirty four years in theater. He recalls past stars Booth Barrett Modjeska and Fiske and notes only Cameo Kirby remains his regular production tonight. He says one big success can revive public favor in theater.

Maurice Herrmann Mr. Herrman Kirby Mr. Een Booth, Barrett Modjeska Fanny Davenport Roducers Ilowe Sothern Mary of Mrs

William Norris in Fluffy Ruf fles at Grand Opera House

William Norris, billed to appear next week at the Grand Opera House supporting Hattie Williams in Fluffy Ruf fles, is praised as a versatile figure on the American stage. He has originated roles from The Burgomaster to Peppe in Francesca da Rimini and has enjoyed repeated success in this city.

William Norris Grand Opera House Hattie Williams Pincher Dodo Jester

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde at the Olympic by Forepaugh Stock

The Forepaugh Stock company presents Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde at the Olympic next week with Harry Fenwick in the dual role and enhanced by scenic effects. It opens with a one act sketch F a f f Fooling a Funky Fellow before the main play.

Dr. Jekyll Hyde Mr. Hyde Jekyll Dr. Jekyll and Harry Fenwick

The Naked Truth to Head Columbia Show Next Week

The Columbia will feature The Naked Truth as the leading attraction with fourteen actors. Phyllis Rankin and Harry Davenport headline the condensed musical comedy. Other acts include the Three Rubes Bowers Walters Crocker and the Sir W Gilbert comedy Sweethearts with Erwin Connelly.

Naked Truth Columbia New York Chicago Phyllis Rankin Harry Davenport Bowers Walters Crocker Three Rubes Erwin Connelly Gilbert

Man of the Hour stage comedy wows Grand Opera crowd

The Man of the Hour at the Grand Opera house draws strong praise for its cast and bold modern theme. Cyril le as ee PURE, Rapley, Ottigan, Harwood, Phelan, and Wilson deliver towering, well-acted roles highlighting the production’s high artistic management.

Grand Opera House Cyrille Rapley Ottigan Harry Harwood Alderman -Phelan Ames W. Wilson Wainwright

Broker Hosts Evening at Lafond Theater

A mid 166 Lafond event features local entertainment with films and performances. The program lists a variety acts and a performance by notable guests, drawing attendees from nearby streets and promoting cultural activity at the venue.

Stolen Review Opens Week at People's Theater

The Strolling Players company presents the Stolen Review as the opening burlesque for a week at the People's theater Sunday. It offers Broadway stars in caricature with satire on vaudeville and a burlesque filled with laughs. Katheryn Pearl Samuel Liebert Sam Hearn Church City Four Ed Barto Margie Conboy William Ardell and others with the Broadway Ponies and show girls provide a scenic electrical backdrop.

Strolling Players Company People’s Theater

San Antonio Western play with music at Lyceum

A new four act Western musical comedy titled San Antonio opens at the Lyceum next Sunday afternoon. The production offers a pretty love story and lively humor with sparkling music and a well drilled chorus.

San Antonio Lyceum

Sold Into Slavery to Open at Heucks Next Week

Melodrama praised as a season hit arrives at Heucks beginning with next Sunday's matinee. Manager A J Spencer presents an elaborate production with a strong company, promising heart racing scenes and a blend of romance and comedy for lovers of melodrama.

Heuck’s Heuck Pular A. J. Spencer

Tramp Through Switzerland to Be Shown at Lyric

Dr Wilbur L Davidson of Washington D C will lecture at the Lyric Sunday afternoon with the theater's stereopticon and moving picture operator. The travel talk uses ninety stereopticon views and moving pictures to depict Swiss scenes and American manners and customs.

Wilbur L. Davidson Washington, D. Co Cincinnati Switzerland Lyric Dr. Wilbur

Walnut's Matinee Delivers Musical Comedy Hit

The Walnut presents The Time the Place and the Girl a musical comedy praised for a coherent story and strong score. Will W Hough Frank R Adams and Joseph E Howard produced a record Chicago long run and the midweek matinee occurs this afternoon.

Walnut the Walnut Will W. Hough Frank R. Adams Joseph E. Howard Chicago

Grapewin to Return for Walnut Street Week

Comedian Charley Grapewin returns for a week starting next Sunday matinee at Walnut Street Theater. Patrons express strong demand for advance seats amid praise for his popularity and the revived show The Awakening of Mr Pipp. Special features include Waltz Boy, The Poppy and the Golden Peg, and The Ate Kia with celebrated songs.

Grapewin Walnut Street Theater Manceinestt Charley Grapewin Grapéwin Pipp Yale

Margaret Iheading May Retire Special Dispatch Report

Special dispatch reports that Margaret Iheading plans retirement this spring with details from the country desk. Officials and associates unnamed confirm impending departure.

Merger of Newport and Louisville Lodges Planned

Two fraternal lodges prepare a merger after approval from grand lodge committees. Petitions show no dissent or opposition in either lodge and only a two thirds vote needed for consolidation. Themerged Newport lodge would be Kentucky's second largest with about five hundred members and a large social event planned after finalization.

Grana Newport

Embezzlement and indictments surface in Hamilton County case

The grand jury returned one embezzlement charge against Attorney John L. Orebaugh with $425 missing from Mrs. Rose Curine and sixteen open indictments including murder, theft, burglary, and receiving stolen goods. It also cites jail conditions at Longview and calls for a new county jail and possible consolidation with the city infirmary.

John *L Orebaugh Rose Curine Curine Siie Currie George Ryan Pfieger Eugene Paris John Berry John C. Huntington Fifth-Third National Bank Bazil. Jackson Pearl. Bartles Frank Hesseth Charles Butler Edmund C. Lowdon Provident Savings Bank and Trust Company Gus Gucksie Oliver Shepard William Murphy Fred A. Wright George Vincent Thomas Tully James Williams John Meyer Charles Huff Robert Darnell William Stkolka James W. Morris William Meyers Frank Feinberg Grand ‘Jury Longview Longview ‘Hospital Harmon City Infirmary Longview Hospital Hamilton County

Ninth Ward group to back independent health board plan

Dr Otto Geler led the Ninth Ward Improvement Association annual meeting last night as members voted to endorse the Academy of Medicine plan for an independent three member health board to be appointed by the mayor. Councilman Guy Mallon pledged support if the proposal reaches council. The group also elected its regular ticket: Starbuck Smith president A G Wulff vice president Charles Hanse secretary William Meyers treasurer and an executive committee including Rankin Bremer Martin Weidner Weibking Sterman Dudley Ing Malton and Meter.

Otto Geler Ninth Ward Improvement Association Academy of Medicine Board of Health Guy Mallon Starbuck Smith A. G. Wulff Charles Hans@e William Meyers W. C. Rankin Frea Bremer James Martin Charles Weidner, Jr George ¥. Wendel Fred Weibking Henry Sterman Frank Dudley George Ing Guy Malton H. William Meter

Masons Elect Oppenheimer at Walnut Hills Lodge Banquet

Over one hundred Masons attended the Walnut Hills Chapter R A Masons banquet honoring the lodge annual meeting. Speakers included C. E. Logan J. J. Muir and W. E. Benfoly. J. L. Redler received a jewel from P. H. Burr Blair. Officers elected: Benton Oppenheimer H P John Blackford king Howard Cox scribe Oliver Gray captain of host L Wickware prin. sojourner H J Hodde R A captain D O Cross master third veil R K Andrus master second veil James E Metcalfe master first veil J L Oliver secretary C B E Logan treasurer Jacob Schopfel guard.

Walnut Hills R. A. Masons C. E. Logan J. J. Muir W. E. Benfoly J. L. Redler P. HP. Burr Blair Benton Oppenheimer H. P John Blackford King

Taft and Root Declined as Lincoln Centenary Orators

Loyal Legion plans a Lincoln centenary celebration but Taft and Root could not serve as speakers due to prior engagements. Colonel Kilbourne chaired the last meeting while Captain Xenophon Wheeler of Chattanooga delivered the address.

Taft Root Loyal Legion Kilbourne Légion Xenophon Wheeler Chattanooga

Heart rupture leaves man near collapse in Bellevue

Ben A. Buchanan, 54, of 218 East Front Street, Bellevue, Ky, was rushed to City Hospital after a heart aneurysm rupture. Doctors say he is in critical condition but may recover if a blood clot forms to seal the rupture. The case draws interest as survival after such a rupture is rare.

Ben A. Buchanan East Front Street Bellevue

Notable stage figures bring diverse acts to Columbia week

Julia Marlowe and Nat C. Goodwin appear in Cameo Kirby with Aaron Randall in a Northern Southern setting. Cincinnati actor Coleman, famed for Shakespearean roles, headlines alongside Katie Barry, a petite English comedian, at the Columbia theater this week.

Julia Marlowe Nat C. Goodwin Kirby Aaron Randall Mr. Coleman Marlowe Charley Callahan Cincinnati

Eureka lodge plans big celebration at K of P hall

Newmont Eureka lodge Knights of Pythias hosts social evening at Fourth and York streets for members and Wyranm. A 24 year old man died yesterday of tuberculosis at 337 West Twelfth street. Funeral services and interment to be held at Church of the Conception and 226 W Washington Ave.

Eureka Lodge Knights of Pythias Washington Avenue

Fragmentary Local Notice in Sept Issue

Fragmented OCR text shows a partial local item with names and a date in September. Readable fragments reference a night event and a person or group, but details are unclear.

Fragmentary Trial Record From Obscure City Case

A damaged OCR passage describes a trial with references to city attorney Pat Philin and a patrolman Walter. It notes appeals to the circuit court after the trial and mentions testimony from several telephone operators about conversations from a barry Lemker location and an office in Scotapa.

Perator Festi Pie Yeagenen Ee Howard Pat Philin Ion Toner En Oy Amnét Eirauit Cou Aefepdants P&trolman Walter

Diplomat Club elects officers at Covington

The annual election of officers of the Diplomat club, held at the clubrooms on Madison avenue, Covington, named HF Adams president, J B Whittle vice president, C T Cook financial secretary, A J Schramm recording secretary, F B McNeeve treasurer, and Frank Beckman sergeant at arms. The banquet and installation are set for New Year’s Eve.

Diplomat Club Madison Avenue Covington HF. Adams J.B. Whittle C. T. Cook A. J. Schramm F. B. McNeeve Frank Beckman

Kenton Court Notes

William Price sued Emma Price in Kenton circuit court for divorce with custody sought of two minor children. A quarterly court jury awarded $112 to Henry Case in a contract balance suit against Ab Carter and Ed Terrell. Anna French sues South Covington & Cincinnati Street Railway for $5150 after being thrown from a Main street car seat on sudden stop. P J Carroll, saloon proprietor, pleads guilty to keeping open on Sunday and pays a $10 fine. J Howard Holt forgery case continued. Emma Cutler versus William Roetken continued due to plaintiff’s death. Judge Shaw orders Walter Gross to pay $124 monthly alimony to Katie Gross.

William Price Emma.Price Kenton Henry Case Ab Carter Ed Terrell Anna French South Covington & Cincinnati Street Railway P. J. Carroll Wallace and Madison Avenues Read J. Howard Holt Madison Avenue Emma Cutler William Roetken Judge Shaw Walter Gross Katie Gross

Covington Notes Mention Deaths Meetings and Sale

Ds F Yowell an old Dixon resident died at home aged 75 funeral Thursday afternoon. Mrs Minnie Noble to address Mothers association on motherhood next Tuesday. Covington death rate likely lower this year due to stricter inspection. Board of oe met with Mayor John J Craig present. Hallam homestead sold at public auction to G A McCracken for 3500 T. W. Mitchell widow sued by building association.

Dixon Notation Minnié Noble Mothers’ Association Upper Scott Street Covington Covington Board of Oe John J. Craig Theodore Hallam J. L. Rich G. A. McCracken Hallam J. W. Mitchell

Newport Water Contract Referred to Friday Meeting

Newport board of waterworks commissioners discusses a new water contract with Union Light Heat and Power to supply Newport beginning January first. City mains damages from electrolysis estimated at 1500 dollars, and engineers seek eight hour shifts. November coal use 4,440 bushels and water use 58 million gallons. collections 3254.65 with 1190 in claims.

Newport Board of Waterworks Commissioners Union Light, Heat and Power Company Newport Bellevue Union Lint, Heat and Power Company Nevue Glazier W. H. Geyer Engineers’ Union General Council

Shorter Hours Spark Mail Package Delivery Debate

The push to take home email packages implies reduced hours for saleswomen, drivers, and delivery boys, prompting concerns over employee workload and job security. Community business leaders weigh changes as logistics firms adapt to digital correspondence practices.

Committee Meets Today for Newport Democratic Chair Election

Two Democratic factions in Newport held secret talks last night in preparation for the Eighty third legislative district committee meeting in Alexandria this afternoon. A chairman will be elected, with plans for a possible compromise if a deadlock recurs, and many Newport Democrats are expected to attend the ballot.

Newport Alexandria Cueneness

Murder Trial Starts in Newport Circuit Court

The Newport Circuit Court began the murder trial of James Crane, a colored man charged with willful murder of John Jackson. A jury of twelve was seated after numerous challenges. Judge Yungblut adjourned the court to 9 a m. today. Crane is defended by Kilpatrick with Burkamp and Heuver prosecuting. The panel includes George Alberts Bertke Martin Rogers Matting Brown Krut Wheters Young Albert Chapel and Frank Wenz. The jury is in custody and must not separate until verdict.

Newport Circuit James Crane John Jackson George “Alberts Aripaan Bertke Il Martin Lh Rogers Martin Matting Joseph’ Brown Mayers Henry Krut John J. Wheters Andrew, Young, Albert Chapel Frank Wenz

Loafers to Be Jailed in Highlands Curfew Crackdown

Magistrate Quehl and Highland police launch a patrol and arrest plan targeting saloon prowlers in Highlands and Fort Thomas. heavy fines and jail terms to be used. A curfew for children after dark will be enforced amid complaints of intoxication and street disturbances.

Highlands Fort Thomas Newport Quehl Highland Police

Court updates in Campbell County case list

In Campbell County, Florentz Froelicher case for assault and acid throwing against Gertrude Huff was continued to next Tuesday night. George E Matthews had a separate case for obtaining money under false pretenses, continued to December 11. Thurman Gosney filed a divorce deposition claiming forceful marriage last December under threat of imprisonment.

Florentz Froelicher Gertrude Huff Patterson Street Judge Hawkins George E.matthews Thurman Gosney

Dora Chapter Elects O E S Officers For Year

Dora Chapter O E S elects Worthy Matron Mrs A Grat hoff and other officers for the year. New officers to be installed Tuesday night Dec 15 with banquet. A education rally committee plans a city event for parents about new educational laws. Baptist Social club hosts a minstrel show this evening in the church basement with Heidrich and Spilman as end men.

Dora Chapter O. E. S. Worthy A. Grathoff F. L. Drury A. Williams Emma Whiting C. von Gundy F. E Drury M. Welch T. Mer Cormick T. P. Kaighn F. Jones Board of Educiation Baptist Charles Heidrich Erskine Spilman

Highland Park real estate transfers and parcels listed

Newport notices show transfers including William to Bowman in East Newport and Anna Bradley with Rudolph Stratemeyer on Jamestown addition parcels. Details reference Highland Park areas and multiple lot numbers in 264 265 sections with uncertain delimiters and fragmented names.

Highland Park Company Elizabeth Williams Highland Park Saloen Vision Highlands John C. Schroll Charles V. Bowman Newport Wheerys Anna N. Bradley Rudolph Stratemeyer Jamestown Ayton Edge

Names Residence and Ages From Hamilton Cincinnati Notices

Fragmentary list shows names Charles Wieland Fannie N Hoffman Joseph Lutz and Caroline Hoffman with initials and locations including Hamilton and Cincinnati. Ages and full details are unclear due to damaged text.

Charles Wieland Hamilton, Oy Fannie N. Hoffman Hamilton Joseph Lutz Cincinnati Edsspenses Caroline Hoff Ay-E

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