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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1908
Page
7
Francis Wilson appears next week at the Grand Opera House with The Three of Us. Tickets go on sale tomorrow. the engagement features satirical farce and lively comedy highlighting Wilson's stage presence and Frohman’s production.
A remembered anecdote from Barry Sullivan's visit to the United States recalls James O Neill as his principal support. During a Richard III performance Sullivan ad libbed a reply to a heckler calling for a donkey and quipped to come to the stage door.
The Standard Theater presents The Dainty Duchess next week with Weber and Rush in a major musical comedy. The cast delivers generous female star power, tuneful performers, lavish costumes, and scenic splendor with clever comedic touches.
Minerva Coverdale portrays Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz beginning next Sunday afternoon at the Walnut Theatre. The young actress, praised for voice, figure, and nimbleness, has starred in Babes in Toyland and joined Joe Weber's company last season, with ongoing demand for her child-acting talents.
Francis Wilson plans a Pacific Coast visit after his engagement at the Grand next week. The renowned comedian will tour through Frisco and other principal cities, performing When Knights Were Bold as he travels toward mid June, continuing Frohman’s coastal itinerary.
Ida Adair, leading woman of the Forepaugh Stock Company, celebrates the first anniversary of her marriage to Walter Gilbert, the juvenile comedian, in a social event noted by the company.
The company drew admirers from both parties after yesterday's performance. Hosts Mr and Mrs Gilbert entertained at the Hotel Sterling with guests including Mr and Mrs Fish, company members, and friends. They received many felicitations from personal acquaintances.
The Forepaugh Stock Company stages The First Violin at the Olympic next week with a German railway station scene noted for realism. Key set pieces include the rehearsal room, peasant interiors, noble chapel, and orchestral moments with Eugen Couvoisier as first violin and carefully arranged incidental music.
This morning five thousand copies of Bertha M Clay's Dora Thorne will be placed in a show window at Sixth and Race streets. Ladies buying reserved seats for the Tuesday and Thursday matinees next week at Heuck's will receive one book as a gift.
Actor James ONeill recalls considering dropping Monte Cristo to focus on Virginius and Shakespearean roles. He notes public demand kept the Dumas romance in his repertoire, criticizing the play’s overexposure while defending its enduring appeal.
Matinee today at the Olympic features the Fore paugh Stock Company with a revival of Augustus Thomas play In Mizzoura. The show draws crowds as a popular midweek attraction and the mariner performance sells well, signaling strong attendance for the week.
The article contrasts no critics and professional critics while praising The Three of Us by Rachel Crothers at the Lyric next week. It notes the play’s strong construction and engaging storytelling, predicting lasting success and commercial fortune for the author and producer.
The Harry Sellers Amusement Company stages Dora Thorne, a dramatization of Bertha M Clay’s famous novel, with a strong cast led by Louise De Varney in the title role. The production features elaborate scenery and promises a high quality presentation next week at Heuck’s.
Harry Sellers narrates a stage anecdote from Syracuse noting a misunderstanding at the box office where six elderly ladies bought tickets to see Mme Janauscheck but aimed to see Mr Aldrich instead. They requested refunds to avoid losing six dollars, showcasing theater misadventure and generous customer service.
Fragments note Miss Frances Starr and Miss Marta McLean in The Rose of the Rancho with a Spanish trained by Havana actress. The Old Homestead praised as a durable New England drama at Walnut amid strong reviews. February events mark ONeill’s silver wedding and early career milestones at Booth's Theater with Monte Cristo performances.
A novel and pleasing act by Miss Mignonette Kokin shines at the Columbia venue with standout makeup, dance, and imitations of a Scotchman, drawing appreciative attention from the audience.
Miss Myrtle Elvyn pupil of Godowsky appears Monday evening at the Linton Hotel where she will perform Bach's A minor prelude and fugue transcribed by Liszt. Critics say no current pianist can rival her on this piece and on the Beethoven Appassionata Chopin barcarolle Op 60 and other works. Her program includes Arabesques on Strauss Walzer On the Beautiful Blue Danube arranged by Godowsky. Seats go on sale at Kimball store 632 Race street Thursday morning. A good house is expected.
Scott Calimes reports his great grandmother Emily Calimes died in Beattyville Kentucky at age 108. She was said to be the oldest woman in Kentucky and a former slave for many years before the war. Calimes, the tallest man in the police department, is 47.
Mayor Markbreit named William Thinnes as a fireman replacing W Walsh Schroeder and Michael Davis were hired as granite pavers in the Street Repair Department at 4 45 a day William Lodge of the Lodge Shipley Co urged Hopple street repairs between McMicken and Colerain Avenues Assistant City Engineer Selgier recommends plank walks on Rice street Tacoma Thill and Thill Loth Rice and artificial stone on Valencia street
President B. 8. Kilgour of the telephone company writes to Mayor Markbreit saying the Independents open letter to the Council is absolutely false. He asserts any village or hamlet not in contact with Cincinnati by telephone can be connected at any time.
Court records show two new cases filed in Common Pleas Court. Case No 139309 involves Robert T. Hackett and The Architectural Stone Company with a request for a receiver. Case No 139310 lists The Standard Window Goods Company against Eugene Lyon on appeal from Squire Myers.
Hugh Cavanaugh will address the Economic Club at Vine Street Congregational Church tonight. His subject will be Child Labor.
The Tennessee Court of Appeals reversed lower rulings in the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad v Delk, limiting railroad duty to due diligence in keeping couplers in repair and shifting proof of neglect to the plaintiffs. The judgment for Cr. J. Kelly against Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Co. was also set aside for a new trial, finding no discrimination in Kelly’s phone order. Additional rulings included refusals to compel Procter & Gamble executive testimony, and juror selections for the U.S. District Court April term.
John A. Howard a stationary engineer sues Local Union No 18 of the International Union Steam Engineers for 10000 damages in the Court of Common Pleas alleging loss of his position as engineer for the Kroger Baking and Grocery Company under a contract at 22 dollars a week.
A practical bust supporter pattern offers a comfortable bra alternative for full figures. The ingeniously shaped design provides slender silhouette effect and easy wear with waist ties in front. Size range 36 to 48 inches. 42-inch sample requires 1 1⁄2 yards of 36 inch fabric. Ten cents.
The article notes threats of strike action leading to a discharge case against a nonunion worker. It reports Austin W. Tidd found guilty of profiting $300 after being accused by George Ellerhorst of Covington, Ky. Henry Roebal and W. C. Taylor defended, C. O. Rose prosecuted. Ella Wycoff awarded $375 for a defective board walk fall against Holme City with Peck Shaffer Peck and J. B. Matson for the village. A divorce-related custody ruling orders joint visitation for two sons of Dr. B Merrill chetty. Grand jurors indicted for burglary, robbery, murder, grand larceny, assault. several pleaded guilty. Architectural Stone Company facing receiver petition amid insolvency warnings. W. C. Lawson elected president and manager, with March 6, 1908 meeting planned.
Frances P. Adams sues artist Michael Cassilly Adams for alimony claiming neglect since 1889 and assets including bank funds and $50,000 in Little Miami Railroad stock. Judge Woodmansee orders Adams restrained from disposing of stock and funds. Other divorces granted in cruelty and neglect cases.
Probate Judge Malsbury continued the guardian matter for Charles C. Breuer to today to hear confidential adviser Judge Littleford. Applications to administer estates were filed for William L. Walsh Frederick Graefe Robert Lavender Johanna Davis Franz Bernet Jennie Hewitt Anna Schmidt and Mollie Senholzi. Appraisements filed include John F. Dieckman and Anna Erhart with values around two thousand dollars.
Ginter was authorized to accept 1193.87 dollars from the National Surety Company in settlement of all claims against the company as bondsman for John W. Kuck guardian of John Cattani.
John Puccini awarded 250 against the city after a jury in Judge Shattuck's court found him liable for a fall on a step from State to North Avenue.
Mattie Winston, 16, of 1792 Denham Street, received a $25 check at Merchants National Bank on Fourth and Vine. A well dressed man claimed a bank error with counterfeit bills and guided her toward the cashier window before fleeing with the money. Bank officials and police notified.
Etta Saulters known as the death by own action queen appeared in Police Court charged with drunkenness. She claimed she would accept a life sentence as four months while awaiting Judge Holmes to rule on the case.
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