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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1900

Page

22

The Potters Divorce Court Drama Tops The Theatrical World

Montgomery Phister surveys the ongoing theater divorce scene focusing on Mrs. James Brown Potter as the latest leading figure. He recounts Julia Marlowe and others whose divorces fueled stage careers, noting Potter’s silence amid public scrutiny and detailing Mrs. Potter's controversial rise from Southern origins to star status and independence.

Montgomery Phister Mrs. Potter James Brown Potter Julia Marlowe Monsien Vermont Robert Tabor Barbara Fritchie Julia Bob” Taber Europe Sir Henry Irving Robert Mr. Taber Taber Lawrence Irving Talen Robespierre Sarah Francis Frost Fanny Brough Clyde Fitch Charles Frohman Leslie Carter Agaza Chicago Seligmans Wainwrights Edna Wallace Hoppers Sarah Duse

Lagoon and Coney Island Amusements Highlight Season

The Lagoon plans a grand expansion with a scenic railway palm garden and new rides while Coney Island showcases vaudeville bills and concerts. London and New York theater news note touring stars, operas, and dramatized novels shaping next season.

Trained Horses Return for New Chester Park Acts

Bartholomew’s twelve educated horses will continue exhibitions in the opera house at Chester Park this week. Patrons praise their marvelous feats and the professor has prepared an entirely new act list for this week.

Bartholomew Chester Park

Brotherhood outing set for June at the garden

The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the Order of Railroad Conductors schedule an outing on June 30 at a local garden. The event brings together members for a communal gathering and recreational activities.

Brotherhood of Locomotivngineers and Order of Railroad Conductors

Gossip From The Greenroom On Tour And Theatre News

Kyrie Bellew is in Australia with Nance O Neil set to perform Lady Macbeth. Harry Conor plans a visit to South Africa. Broadhurst debuts a new farce The House That Jack Built. Oscar Hammerstein fined for jury duty. Beerbohm Tree to attempt Othello after Rip Van Winkle. Vandals damage Francis Wilson's summer house fence. M F Kennedy has no future engagement for next season.

London Beerbohm Tree Mr. Tree Joseph Jefferson Tre Washington Irving Rip van Winkle Carl the Shepherd Rip Harry Conor Australia South Africa

Lagoon’s Vaudeville Feature Tops Amphitheater Lineup

The Sohlkes and Their Five Archipelagoans headline this week at Lagoon Amphitheater with high splash acts and top-liner status.

Sohlkes

Zoo Fireworks Tonight Mark Opening Of Season In City

A large crowd is expected tonight at the Zoo for an elaborate fireworks display opening the season accompanied by a promenade concert by Web ers Military Band conducted by Weber. Cornetist E B Nickerson joins to perform exclusively at the Zoo this season amid other musical attractions and a veteran string orchestra on clubhouse veranda nights.

Coney Cincinnati Herbert Filling Ely Harvey Estelle St. Clair Bob Branigan Flora Wilkes Nickerson Zoo Order of United Workmen Tribe of

Notable Theatre and Stock Company Trends Highlight City Arts

The piece notes busy schedules with Pilar Morin in Camille and Carmen, John F. Sheridan’s Fun on the Bristol in Australia, and J K Emmet in The Outpost. It reports Olga M Nethersole's contract suit and a rise of stock companies from one to eight, signaling growing competition in regional entertainment and public outings.

Bristol Australia John F. Sheridan

Even the Pope Couldn’t Bar Bicycles

Rome notes the Vatican yields to modern age trends as Padua pilgrims plan to arrive by bicycle for the Holy Year. The scene at the Swiss Guard doors shows guards with halberds watching over the bikes. Hood’s Sarsaparilla is praised in the closing line.

Rome Vatican Padua

Ohio Valley Social News Highlights Return from Buford Voyage

The Ohio Valley social column notes the Buford transport crew led by Captain Clifton L. Fenton has returned home. It also mentions Mrs. McAdams of St Paul visiting sister Mrs N R Thomson, Mrs Martha Miller and daughter Lizzie visiting Russellville, a Serpent Mound outing, and Miss Sara Marshall of Bloomington NL as guest of honor.

United States Army Buford Clifton L. Fenton McAdams St. Paul Minn N. R. Thomson Martha Miller Lizzie Russellville Serpent Mound Sara Marshall Bloomington

Current Topic Club Teas At President Funkeys Home

Waynesville society notes report the Current Topic Club hosted a tea at Mrs. J. A. Funkey’s home with over fifty guests. Guests include Mrs. Warren Dakin and daughters visiting from Hannibal to see Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Wright. Mrs. Edith Harris and Miss May Wright plan Smith College graduation plans for Miss Mildred Harris and a later Europe voyage. Dr and Mrs Sherwood hosted a six o’clock dinner party Saturday evening.

J. A. Funkey Warren Dakin Hannibal G. J. Wright Edith Harris May Wright Smith College Mildred Harris Miss Harris Miss Wright Europe Mrs.Sherwood

Social Notes From Xenia and Nearby Arrivals

Guests visiting from Topeka Boston and Chicago mingle at local homes. Weddings and engagements include Miss Josie Whittington to Walter Enyeart on June 13 1900. Visitors from Clarksville Cincinnati Memphis and others stay with local families as nuptials occur at the Whitmer Armstrong home.

Dr. Stewart Topeka Kan Thos. H. Bigger Susie Scott Boston Mass Samuel Dean Frank Armstrong Chicago Whitmer-Armstrong Josie Whittington Walter Enyeart

Local Social Roundup Highlights Terrace Party and Farewells

Zanesville notes recall the Young Married People’s Club entertainment hosted by Willis A Bailey at his Terrace home with out-of-town guests Miss Voorhees of Coshocton and Dr Stanbery of Pomeroy. Mrs W G Taylor hosted an afternoon for the Show sisters bound for Denver and Colorado Springs. Minnie Terry and Minnie Drake led a picnic and bowling event at Gant Park. Moses Black of Mansfield visited relatives, and Mr and Mrs David Hunter celebrated their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary with music cards and dancing. Anna Zinsmeister hosted cards in honor of Inez Kennedy, while Mrs George Hook hosted dinner for Mrs William Smith of Greensburg Pa.

Willis A. Bailey Miss Voorhees Coshoéton Dr. Stanbery Pomeroy W.G. Taylor Misses Show Denver Colorado Springs Minnie Terry Minnie Drake Gant Park Moses Black Mansfield David Hunter Anna Zinsmeister Linden Avenue Inez Kennedy Roseville George Hook William Smith Greensburg

Grandson Lovers in London Stage Comedy With Ellen Terry

Ellen Terry is urged to act beside her nephew Fred Terry as the lover in a summer London entertainment with Irving. The veteran actress, 52, remains lively and brilliant, while Fred, regarded as England’s rogue, plays the suitor. She jokes about mentoring young actors as she watches Laurence Irving.

Ellen Terry Irving Terry London Miss Terry Fred Terry England Olivias Rosalinds Portias Laurence Irving Laurence

Pacific Coast Without Change in New Pullman Sleepers

New Pullman ordinary sleepers run Friday from Cincinnati to San Francisco via Louisville New Orleans Houston San Antonio El Paso and Los Angeles. Berth rates are less than half the regular sleepers. Inquiries to B and O and Illinois Central or Southern Pacific agents or F. W. Harlow Cincinnati D P A or W H Connor A Cincinnati.

Pacific Coast Cincinnati Louisville New Orleans Houston San Antonio el Paso Los Angeles San Francisco W. Ry Illinois Central Ry Southern Pacific Company F. W. Harlow W. H. Connor A. Cincinnati

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