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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1908

Page

7

Lion and Mouse Amusing Comedy Heads to Grand Stage

Henry B Harris presents The Lion and the Mouse a noted finance and politics play touring toward spring. P T Bannon an advance agent reports the company will reach the Grand for a Sunday week engagement then tour Indianapolis New England Canada and back to Brooklyn before June. The article also recounts a millinery design anecdote linked to Miss Coghlan and notes a mistaken Broadway gambler identity linked to actor W F Canfield.

P. T. Bannon Grand Indianapolis Brooklyn New York Churches

Elsie Janis Closes Week at Grand Cincinnati

Elsie Janis and her players wrap a brilliant Grand week with tonight’s performance. Last night’s crowd filled the playhouse and praised Miss Janis for a dainty star turn while laughing at Joe Cawthorn. She bids farewell with a matinee and evening show.

Elsie Janis Hayden the Grand Playhouse Joe Cawthorn Miss Janis Cincinnati

Texas at Walnut Theatre Promises Colorful Western Drama

Broadhurst and Currie present Texas at the Walnut starting Sunday matinee. The production, now in its third road season, has enjoyed strong success in New York and major Northern and Western cities. Set in Val Verde County Texas, the scene recreates Buckheag Ranch with authentic locals drawn from life observed by author J Mauldin Feigi. The cast features Westerners and performers with plains experience.

Broadhurst and Currie Texas Walnut New York Valverde County Buckheag Ranch J. Mauldin Feigi Plains

Hat Styles of Miss Coghlan in Theater Fashion

The article notes Miss Coghlan popularized the Gertrude Coghlan hat and the Lion and the Mouse mushroom style. She sought novel, tasteful hats for her Shirley Rossmore role in the Klein play at the Grand Opera House, consulting New York modistes before adopting two in vogue designs.

New York Miss Coghlan Eureka Shirley Rossmore United States Chicago State Street Coghlan West Great White Way Gertrude Coghlan Lion and the Mouse Klein Grand Opera House

Clever Singers at the Lyric Have Bright Debut

A girl named Alberta Davies stepped into the Fifi role at the Lyric Theater when Miss Ritchie was absent and scored well. Laura Jeffray, as Fascinating Flora, led the cast and praised Davies after the show. Ritchie is announced to appear Saturday.

Lyric Lyric Theater Miss Davies Miss Jeffrey Flora Miss Ritchie

Mistaken Identity in Literature and on Stage

In fiction and drama mistaken identity fuels plots and humor. The article cites W. F. Canfield in Anita the Singing Girl at the Lyceum, noting real life confusion with a famed gambler and a staged gambling house.

W. F. Canfield Anita Singing Girl Lyceum Canfield America New York Jerome

The Burglar and the Lady at Heucks theater

Langdon McCormick wrote The Burglar and the Lady pairing Sherlock Holmes with a famous burglar Ned Danvers. James J. Corbett to play Danvers with Cupid angle as plot driver. Mittenthal Bros Amusement Company to present next week with an elaborate production and notable cast.

Sherlock Holmes Claude Duvall Ned Danvers Danvers Cupid Langdon McCormick Heuck’s James J. Corbett Mittenthal Bros. Amusement Company

Anita the Singing Girl heads Lyceum Theatre week

A. J. Spencer presents Anita the Singing Girl a new comedy drama with music at the Lyceum Theatre starting Sunday matinee. Agnes Cameron stars as Anita with Jefferson Osbourne Molise Campion W. W. Canfield William Burke Harris Spanierman Pearl Seward Frank Melrose Harold Orlob and Dorothy Vernon in supporting roles plus a chorus.

A. J. Spencer Anita Lyceum Theater Agnes Cameron Jefferson Osbourne Molise Campion W. W.canfield William F. Burke Harris Spanierman Pearl Charlton Seward Frank Melrose Harold

Mr Finney's Boxing Instructor Featured in Lyric Show

English comedian Jameson Lee Finney famed for Man on the Box will perform at the Lyric next week. He praises American humor and notes his boxing instructor in New York as the wittiest man he knows. The instructor is a young Irish American from the lower East Side.

Mr. Finney Jameson Lee Finney New York Lower East Side Metropolis

Comedian Ties with Boxing Coach at Lambs Club

The Lambs Club on Forty fourth Street and boxing instructor Micky would visit each morning to train the comedian in gymnastic stunts and self defense. Micky, a witty philosopher type, left a final quip about the star’s next play, a comedy titled The Man on the Box by Grace Furniss.

Lambs’ Club Forty-fourth — Street Micky Mickey Man Grace Livingston Furniss Furniss

Final performances of David Harum at the Olympic

The Forepaugh players present a splendid production of David Harum at the Olympic theater with afternoon and evening showings. Large audiences are expected to close the week with a brilliant climax.

David Harum

Forepaugh to Stage Sunday in West and English Flair

The Forepaugh Stock Company brings Sunday to the Olympic next week marking the first Cincinnati stock appearance. Miss Barrymore’s Sunday, praised for its mining camp romance, returns with Western color and English touches. The cast includes ladies and gentlemen in agreeable roles, aiming for a successful performance at popular prices.

Michel Barrymore Miss Barrymore For@paugh Cincinnati

Fred Irwin's Burlesque Show Bows With Mirth at Standard

Next week the Standard presents Fred Irwin's big show an opening burlesque skit The Great White Way introduces about forty performers with singing and dancing amid lavish scenery The closing Ladies' Day at the Astors Club features Margaret Bennett Hazel Saenger William Carter and a roster of comedians and burlesque artists in an elaborate production.

Fred Irwin Alio Campbell Kennedy Ward, Lynch & Co Brady Mahoney Watson Bennett Sisters Astors’ Club Margaret Bennett Hazel Saenger William Carter Murry Livingston Harry Campbell William Mahoney Billy Walsh William Kennedy Joe Brady Frank Lynch Lou Bates

Yale Engagement Ends With Dramatic Boat Race

At Yale will close its week long engagement at the Walnut with two performances today. The scenes of college life and the Yale-Harvard regatta drew a large audience into a heightened excitement, many believing they witnessed a real clash between the crews. Elaborate boat race set pieces and clever stage contrivances impressed spectators.

Yale Walnut

Colonial Septette Tops Columbia Week Show

The Colonial Septette features a colonial home scene by candlelight and an elaborate wardrobe of colonial costumes. The act includes old-fashioned dancing figures and airs on stringed and brass instruments. It is said to be the best ever turned out by the B. A. Rolfe Company.

The Columbia B. A. Rolfe Company

Soudini Performs Final Columbia Engagement Tonight

With tonight's show at Columbia the two weeks’ engagement ends. It has been one of the most successful runs of his career.

Columbia Woéths Soudini

Bavarian Mutual Aid Masque Ball Closes at Midnight

Rumor swirls that Mayor Markbreit will test the 12 o clock closing of Workmen's Hall for the Bavarian Mutual Aid Association masque ball. Police chief Millikin and committee chair Kammeron say the event will end at midnight and no change is wanted.

Workmen's Hall Bavarian Mutual Aid Association Markbreit Iincinnatians Millikin John M. Kammeron

Unnamed coachman given suspended sentence after attempted boiler attack

Henry Brown a colored coachman for C A Hinsch president of the Fifth National Bank was sentenced in Police Court to six months in the Workhouse and a $100 fine suspended on leaving the city by 6 PM Hinsch lent Brown a $5 to depart and promise not to trouble the Hinsch family again Brown has no funds to leave city initially.

Henry Brown C. A Hinsch

Two-and-a-half-story brick residence on Suire Avenue

Property listing describes a two-and-a-half-story brick residence on the west side of Suire Avenue owned by E. J. McKinney with stated cost. The entry also notes a two-story frame dwelling on the east side of Higbee Avenue near Mozart owned by G. Uichtmann with its own cost listed.

Suire Avenue E. J. McKinney Bevissasvea East Side Higbee Avenue Mozart G. Uichtmann Owmnet Sercuse

Missionary Delegation to Lead Week of Presbyterian Revivals

Korean missionaries from Chicago head a Cincinnati program of meetings and revivals next week. Rev. H. G. Underwood, Dr. A. M. Sharrocks, and Rev. Ernest F. Hall lead sessions at multiple churches including Lane Seminary Norwood Church Mt. Auburn and Church of the Covenant. Men’s talk at Y M C A, soloist Estelle Wynne, and a Woman’s Missionary Society meeting follow.

Chicago H. G. Underwood D.D Seoul A. M. Sharrocks Seyn Chun Ernest F. Hall Fusan Lane Seminary Norwood Church Underwood First Walnut Hills Shorrocks Mt. Auburn E.F. Hall Seventh East Walnut. Hills Church of the Covenant Avondale EB. F. Hall Glendale E. F. Hall Wyoming Hyde Park Sharrocks College Hill Ben Mulford, Jr Estelle Wynne Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Cincinnati Presbytery Second Presbyterian Church E. C. Mackle Lien Chow China

Ministers Association Meeting Discusses New Plans

The Presbyterian Ministers Association will convene at the YMCA Building Seventh and Walnut streets Monday at 10:30 a.m. Dr. Selby M. Vance of Lane Seminary will lead a discussion on New Plans in the Ministers Association Work.

Presbyterian Ministers’ Association Seventh and Walnut Streets Selby M. Vance Lane Seminary Ministers’ Association

Dr George F Brown to Preach at Y W C A Vesper

Dr George F Brown of the Western Tract Society will preach tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock during the vesper service at the Y M C A.

George F. Brown The Western Tract Society

Revival Meetings Continue At Lincoln Park Church

Revival services will be held each night at Lincoln Park Baptist Church next week. Monday features Rev H C Crane sermon and Tuesday through Friday present pastor led talks with titled themes. Saturday closes with a home prayer session.

Lincoln Park Baptist Church H. C. Crane York Street York and Baymiller Streets Clifford L. Myers

Religious services listed by city pastors and times

Avondale through Mt Lookout and beyond show Sunday school at 9:30 to 11 a.m. with various sermon topics such as A New Phase of an Old Truth and The Holy Spirit A Study. Additional services include Epworth League sessions and evening worship with titles like Saved Yet So as Through Fire and The Call of China across numerous churches and districts.

Avondale C. E. Schenk Camp Washington Hopple and Sidney Streets J. D. Darling Epworth League Norwood Montgomery Road Ivanhoe Avenue C. C. Peale J. C. Floyd D.D Wayne Avenue Wilbur LY. Davis Finley Clinton Street Cutter Gaddis John L. Duckwall MT. Lookout O. P. Hoffman H. C. Jameson Hyde Park Town Hall Race Street John B. Braun MT. Auburn Hasse O. Enwall China Vaughan Delaware

Sunday church services and sermons schedule excerpt

A list of early morning holy communion and worship times at multiple Cincinnati churches including Church of the Advent Walnut Hills, Church of Our Savior Mt. Auburn, Grace Avondale, Christ, St. Pauls Cathedral, and Epiphany Stanton Locust. Sermons by Samuel Tyler Rev W W Smith D D S C Durst Dean Matthews Rev T Jenkins and others.

Church OF the Advent Kemper Lane Walnut Hills Samuel Tyler W. W. Smith The New York Sunday School Commission Grace Avondale Wallace M. Gordon W. H. Poole T. C. Campbell ST. Paul's Cathisdral Seventh Plum Streets

Sunday services and Bible talks listed city churches

Central Ninth street and other streets report minister schedules with morning sermons on The Disease of Self and Our Debt to the College. Evening talks include Love's Loyalty and The Kind of Savior a Man Needs. Services span 9:30 to 11:45 AM and 7:30 to 7:45 PM across multiple churches.

Central Ninth Street City Hall John Hill Evanston Roy E. Deadman Richmond Street G. W. Thompson Paul Northside Justin N. Green Grace Avenue J. A. Lord A. M. Sinks Walnut Hills Lo Street Park Avenue Bible School Christian Endeavor A. W. Fortune

Ninth Street Church Schedule with Salvation Army Commander

John F. Herget pastor leads services at 9 a.m. Bible school at 10:30 a.m. and preaching later titled In Remembrance of Me. Evening programs include a 6:30 p.m. young people's meeting and 7:30 p.m. with Major John Barriman, Salvation Army Commander of At- (organization not completed).

J. .M. la Bach Young “People’s Meeting Church OF the Covenant Robert Watson Francis James Martin Eighth Elm Streets Watson James Aikin Smith College Hill Charles Ninth Street John F. Herget Bible School Young People’s Meeting John Barriman Salvation Army

Church Services and Topics in Several Neighborhoods

Lawrence Street led by M O Evans 10 30 a m Welsh service That Which Every Joint Supplieth 7 30 p m English service Sunday Amusements North Fairmount led by J H Locke 9 30 a m Sabbath school 7 45 p m reception of new members and sacramental service Vine Street Herbert S Bigelow 1 a m subject The Lobby vs The People Walnut Hills Dwight Mallory Pratt 9 30 a m Sunday school 11 a m preaching on Pray Without Ceasing 7 p m social service Songs of the Heart

Santa Columbia R. Venting Wesley Avenue William J. Cambron Cambron Walnut Hills Charles Sumner Brown Madisonville Bible School H. T. Crane City Missions The Gideons Lawrence Street M. O. Evans North Fairmount J. H. Locke Vine Street Herbert S. Bigelow Dwight Mallory Pratt

Religious Services Across Town Readings

Rockdale avenue Avondale services at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. with Life as the subject. Reading rooms 1011 1012 First National Bank Building. Church of Christ Scientist Assembly Hall fourth floor Mercantile Library Building services 10 45 a.m. Life. Carthage Bible school 9 30 a.m. W C Frost superintendent 10 45 a.m. and 8 p.m. H C Bowen preaches Parables of Hope and Power of the Holy Spirit. Prayer meeting Wednesday 8 o'clock.

Rockdale Avenue Avondale Life First National Bank Church OF Christ, Scientist Assembly Mercantile Library Carthage Bible School W. C. Frost H. C. Bowen Christian Endeavor Service

Church Services and Sermons Across City Churches

A roundup of worship and revival schedules across multiple churches. Fr iends Church hosts 11 am service with Dr William H Taylor and Albert J Copeland while STATE AVENUE CHURCH features morning sermon by C Harold Clerke and evening revival.

Friends’ Church Eighth and Mound Streets William H. Taylor Albert J. Copeland State Avenue Church C. Harold Clerke

Laxative Syrup of Figs and Senna Endorsed by Well Informed

The General Demand for a simple pleasant liquid laxative is met by the California Fig Syrup Co. with Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna. Physicians approve its wholesome known components and gentle yet prompt action. Buy genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product from leading druggists for fifty cents per bottle.

California Fig Syrup Co

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Henry B. Harris Lyrig Broadway Gertrude Cognay the Lion Agnes Walinu Rae Conan Canfield the Gambler Olympic Barrymore Eapegt Presbyterian Methodist First United Nassau Streets J. R. Millin Ll Am Lady Macbeth Gilbert Avenue Locust Street Robert Ogilvie Kirkwood Vance Mack Charles Frederic Goss Madison Road Cleanview Avenue Thomas Knox Clifton John H.walker Prof. Cummins Henry Melville Curtis Christ Peter Robertson Westwood R. D. Wheatley John East Fourth Street William L. Spiegel Poplar George Ss. J. Browne Co. W. Eldridge First Reformed David McKinney Wesley Chapel Gervaise Roughton Christie Court L. O. Hartman John L. Ducknail C. W. Horn Linwood William C. Mitchell Fannie Hitch Epworth East Pearl Street S. G. Pollard C. I. Meyers Jesse Bowman Young H. A. Winans Price Hill F. G. McFarland George W. Sohn Lincoln Park Institutional G. R. Robbins Hell Sherman and Station Avenues J. S. Somers Robert Nelson Charles E. Stanton Auburn Rufus W. Weaver Junior Christian Endeavor John L. Hill Central Christian Church Episcopal Church OF Our Savior Hollister Street D. W Christian Baptist Christian Science First Universalist Church Essex Place Samuel Gilbert Ayres NEW Thought Temple McMillan Street C. D Larson Barr and Mound S. C. Benninger Unitarian Reading Road Linton Street George A. Thayer Union Gospel Mission Canal Streets S. Ragowsky United Brethren Cumminsville B. Boda Race and Twelfth Streets Jacob W. Kapp Pilgrim’s Progress Church OF the New Jerusalem Oak and Winslow Streets John R. Hunter Earth Heaven
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