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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1908

Page

7

Ethel Barrymore in Lady Frederick at the Lyric Sunday Night

Ethel Barrymore to star in W Somerset Maugham's Lady Frederick at the Grand next week with Bruce McRae and a strong cast. The three act Monte Carlo set comedy features wit and epigram and a plot of age, love, and social intrigue. Also on stage Southern life tale Under Southern Skies at Walnut and Forepaugh Stock at Olympic with The House of a Thousand Candies drawing audiences.

Ethel Barrymore Lew Fields the Lyric England W. Somerset Maugham London America Mr. Maugham Lady Frederick Miss Barrymore Charles Frohman Lady Mereston Monte Carlo Bruce McRae Arthur Elliott Douglass Gerrard Charles Hammond Jennie Justace Anita Rothe Lewis Howard Orlando Daly James Kearney J. Crossney Davidson Vira Stowe Marianna Thurber Forepaugh Stock Company

Be Without the Mask The Naturalness Bares Truth in Performance

The passage argues that without cosmetic aid actors lose authenticity. It praises two men who remain unpolished and fearful on stage, claiming their lack of acting polish preserves individuality and credibility. The writer asserts they could not act if they tried and that this restraint makes them better performers.

Faversham's New Play Draws Crowds At Lyric

William Faversham presents The World and His Wife at the Lyric with a beautifully staged and well acted production. Audiences, especially women, are showing strong interest and the matinee is expected to be well attended.

Mr. Faversham William Faversham

The Three of Us at the Olympic theater

Forepaugh Stock Company brings The Three of Us to the Olympic next week with Rachel Crothers as author. The Nevada mining camp backdrop is dramatized with authentic Western life and surprisingly modern details, including evening dress reflecting local customs.

Rachel Crothers Nevada West Miss Crothers

Right of Way Matinee at the Grand Stars Standing and Roberts

A matinee today at the Grand features Guy Standing and Theodore Roberts in Right of Way in Eugene Presbrey’s adaptation of Sir Hubert Parker. City theater circles note strong demand as engaged locals seek seats, predicting one of the Grand’s best repeat weeks.

Guy Standing Theodore Roberts Eugene Presbrey Gusbert Parker Grand

Bruce McRae Shines Opposite Miss Barrymore in Grand Return

The younger favorite Bruce McRae resumes leading man duties opposite Ethel Barrymore at the Grand. He recently toured the Pacific coast as Kyrle Bellew’s The Thief star and now appears as Mr Para dine Fouldes in the Maugham comedy Lady Frederick.

Bruce McRae Ethel Barrymore Mr. McRae Pacific Coast Henri Bernstein Kyrle Bellew Lady Frederick Miss Barrymore Mr. Frohman

Under Southern Skies Keeps Winning Theaters

Walnut notes that Lottie Blair Parker's Under Southern Skies has reached an eighth season with audiences greeting it warmly. The drama first premiered at Theater Republic in New York and continues to draw large, delighted crowds as its popularity grows with each visit.

Walnut Lottie Blair Parker Theater Republic Belasco Theater New York City

Lew Fields sale starts for The Girl Behind the Counter

Seats go on sale tomorrow for Lew Fields big musical The Girl Behind the Counter. Fields brings the same cast from the record breaking Lew Fields Herald Square Theater run in New York.

Lew Fields Mr. Fields Lew Fields Herald Square Theater New York

Barrymore Portrait Leads Andre Brouillet Discovery in Paris

Miss Ethel Barrymore sat for M Brouillet in Paris and refused to sit in profile. The resulting sketch, of the actress in the studio doorway, is exhibited in a major New York gallery. Barrymore also stars in W Somerset Maugham's new comedy Lady Frederick staged by Charles Frohman at the Grand Opera House.

Miss Barrymore Andre Brouillet Ethel Barrymore Paris M.brouillet New York W. Somerset Maugham Frederick Charles Frohman Lady Frederick Grand Opera House

Lew Fields Rehearses The Girl Behind the Counter

In a Parisian tone he notes how stage craft blends living types with scenery. Lew Fields explains how a fat waiter and a dwarf were cast to balance a line of performers, inspired by a Kansas City dining room drill.

Lew Fields Mr. Fields Dickens New York London Walters Floorwalker Kansas City Bathhouse Broadway

Lyric Treasurer Leaves for Duquesne Theater

Treasurer Judah of the Lyric Theatre plans to sever ties in a few days and depart for Pittsburgh to serve as treasurer of the Duquesne Theater. The Rollickers promise Cora Livingstone the champion female wrestler as a new feature at People’s next Sunday, joining Lem Welch and Will H. Cohan among a strong comic lineup. The Empire Pony Ballet and ten new stage devices will enhance Jack Sheppard the Bandit King at Heuck’s next week, with a western tale of a robber and his detective brother and twelve horses featured in a scene.

Judah Lyric Theater Pittsburg Duquesne Theater Cora Livingstone Rollickers Lem Welch Will H. Cohan Empire Pony Ballet Jack Sheppard Heuck

Montana to Return to Lyceum Stage Next Sunday

The return of last season’s hit Montana promises an appealing bill for Lyceum patrons. The company has strengthened since the prior year and added features. Dolly Varden the acting horse remains a feature of the performances.

Montana Lyceum

Right of Way Impresses With Strong Repeat Run

Richard Dorney notes the play's strength on the repeat as business along the line exceeds last year. The Grand in this city drew a larger audience than the first night last season and expects a very strong week ahead.

Richard Dorney

Bells and Whip at Columbia Stage Echo Quiet Morning

A brief scene on the Columbia stage describes bells ringing each morning while a whip cracks and a stern voice shapes the mood, signaling a disciplined routine in the early hours.

Performers scheduled at the Columbia and Walnut theatres

The Percy Troupe featuring Markey Lloyd Peddrick Harry Keeler Allie Vivian Belle Benson Eva Van Oster performs with Miss Mabelle Fonda of Fonda Della and Fonda jugglers at the Columbia. Bonita stars in Mortimer M Theise's Wine Woman and Song at Walnut with a dinner party scene in Newport Rhode Island. A moving picture at Odd Fellows Temple Auditorium titled Duty vs Revenge presented by Be Crawford alongside Melies and Vitagraph subjects with a Sister song finale.

Percy Markey Lloyd Peddrick Harry Keeler Allie Vivian Belle Benson Eva van Oster Mabelle Fonda Fonda Della Columbia Miss Fonda Mortimer M. Theise Walnut Bonita Newport R. L Genevieve Asterbilt Gibson Girl Elinor Glyn Len. Hearn Odd Fellows’ Temple Be Crawford Vitagraph Company Marvel Will Price

Atlantic Fleet Nearing Manila

Manila reports the Atlantic fleet has reached the Basilan Channel between Basilan and Mindanao. Wireless stations at Zamboanga and Malahang have not confirmed the arrival, though a sighting off Zamboanga was expected this morning. Manila plans an elaborate water parade to welcome the fleet.

Manila Basilan Mindanao Zamboanga Malahang

Fred Galetti’s Monkeys and Dogs Rehearsal Act

The daily rehearsal of Fred Galetti's monkeys and dogs plays to entertain children this week. Galetti says he never uses a whip for punishment and compares his wand like commands to sparing the animals, believing they share in the applause.

Fred Galetti Mr. Galetti

Arnold’s Facts and Follies Company at the Standard Theater

Co. Arnold's Facts and Follies Company brings an entirely new show to the Standard Theater next week. Evwin F. Rush directs the big ensemble numbers with Sol Fields guiding the staging. A variety bill features Musical Bells May Walsh Morris and Kramer Irvin Walton and others.

Troops Depart Indiana After Army Maneuvers

The fall army maneuvers and camp of instruction near Fort Benjamin Harrison conclude as Wisconsin National Guard units and the Twenty-eighth United States Infantry begin entraining. Kentucky and Michigan troops maneuver with regulars. all troops except the Tenth Infantry will depart by noon tomorrow.

Wisconsin National Guard Twenty-eighth United States Infantry Kentucky Michigan Tenth United States Infantry

Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down eight hour railroad telegraphers law

The Wisconsin Supreme Court declared unconstitutional the eight hour railroad telegraphers law enacted in 1907. The ruling held the law conflicts with the federal constitutional power to regulate interstate commerce and with Congress established hours for railway telegraphers, effectively invalidating the state measure.

Madison Wis Supreme Court Wisconsin Congress

Will of Leslie Carter Disinherits Son in Probate

The will of the late Leslie Carter filed for probate leaves a fortune dwindled to 75000 dollars to a sister and a brother, disinheriting his son Leslie Dudley Carter for leaving the home without cause. The will states the son has caused personal injury and ruin by leaving the home.

Chicago Leslie Carter Leslie Dudley Carter

Del Val to Step Down as Papal Secretary of State

Rome report via The Avanti says Cardinal Merry Del Val plans retirement after pressure from American and English church leaders. Cardinal Gibbons and Archbishop Ireland opposed his crackdown on modernism prompting the outcome at the Vatican.

Rome Avanti Merry del Val Vatican Cardinal Gibbons Ireland

Mayor of London Elects Sir George Truscott

Sir George Truscott was elected Lord Mayor of London in succession to Sir John Charles Bell. He will assume office on November 9.

George Truscott John Charles Bell London

Dementia Sufferers Admitted to City Hospital

Two women with acute dementia were admitted yesterday. Violet Ransom, 32, of 420 Mc Allister street, allegedly lost her reason through jealousy of her husband and desires to end her life. Emma Davis, 37, of 1927 Elm street, believes someone will cut her hair and has attempted self harm.

City Hospital Violet Ransom McAllister Street Emma Davis Elm Street

Stricken Woman Dies After Theater Heart Failure

Mrs. Carrie Russell aged 68 of Iuka Indiana collapsed at a Lyceum Theater performance last night and died soon after at City Hospital after transportation by Sullivan’s ambulance. She was staying at the Palace Hotel with her daughter Miss Florence Russell.

Lyceum Theater Carrie Russell Iuka City Hospital Sullivan’s

Ministers and Delegates Return From Conference

Ministers and delegates to the Kentucky M E Conference in Barboursville have returned with assignments. G F Oliver moves to Union M E Church Covington. William Jones to Main Street M E Church Ludlow. J A Colledge to Philistia Ohio. J A Browne to Greenfield Indiana. J E Williams to replace Browne in Rising Sun Indiana. F W Harrop is assigned to Maysville Church and G W Bunton becomes district Superintendent.

Kentucky M. E Barboursville Covington G. F. Oliver Union M. BE William Jones Ludlow Main Street M. BE J. A. Colledge Philistia J. A. Browne Shinkle Church Greenfield Ind J. E. Williams Rising Sun

Marriage License Granted in Covington Despite Minor Bride

Magistrate William Huber presided over a Covington ceremony where a sixteen year old bride wore a dress barely reaching her shoetops. County Clerk Yates initially refused the license, but the girl produced her father’s permission affidavit signed by John Carsner. The groom Nimrod Netheny is twenty one, and they both residence Jobs, Ohio.

William Huber Covington Yates John Carsner Nimrod Netheny

Train Crew Confirms Freight Attack Details in Ky

Authorities say five men were cut between Independence and Walton on a Louisville and Nashville freight last Friday night. The train crew corroborated the injured men's accounts. one crewman saw a man jump from the train but offered no clear description. Tony Bradford and Charles Kramer are held on breach of the peace charges.

Louisville & Nashville Independence Walton Kenton County Tony Bradford Charles Kramer

Widow Louisa P. Rees Died Suddenly in City

Washington I. Rees of 1812 Western avenue mourns the sudden death of his wife Louisa P. Rees from heart disease. The late Mrs. Rees was married to a public service assistant and her passing occurred late last night.

Washington I. Rees Western Avenue Louisa P. Rees Rees John Cornetti, Jr Board of Public Service

Obituary notices of Arthur Maig Nan and John McClurg

Albert Pierre Rene Maig Nan a French historical painter died in Pales born 1844 Beau mont. John McClurg president Cosmopolitan National Bank and longtime Pittsburgh financier died there yesterday. He helped found and led the bank and remained active until its suspension recently.

Albert Pierre Rene Maignan Pales Beaumont John M’clurg Cosmopolitan National Bank Pitsburg McClurg

Covington and Newport County Election Officers Named

Kenton County Election Commissioners announce appointed officers for Covington and Newport County divisions. The list details clerks sheriffs and judges across multiple precincts and wards, including Second through Sixth wards and various country precincts.

Wreck at Latonia Station Injures Two

Robert Gray a 56 year old engineer for the Louisville and Nashville Railroad sustained serious injuries when a cut of flat cars backed into his engine at Latonia Station. His fireman Thomas Gilbody of Covington escaped serious harm by jumping and suffered only light injuries. Gray was pinned under debris and taken to his Covington home, reported in serious condition.

Robert Gray Louisville & Nashville Railroad Thomas Gilbody Covington Latonia Gray Gilbody Madison Pike

Latonia Taxpayers Call Mass Meeting on Annexation

The Latonia Taxpayers Association schedules a mass meeting next Friday evening inviting citizens to discuss a proposed annexation. The gathering aims to inform residents and gather opinions on the disputed boundary change.

Latonia

Dayton man found dead in bed by wife

George Menke, 40, a well known Dayton Kentucky resident, was found dead in bed yesterday morning by his wife who woke and found no heart action. Dr. Arewine said death from heart failure occurred about two hours before discovery. Menke worked as a woodturner for a piano company.

George Menke Dayton

Will of Caleb Ives Probate in Newport Court

The will of Caleb Ives founder of the Globe Soap Works Cincinnati who died in the Highlands east of Newport was probated in County Judge Moore's court Newport. The estate goes to widow Mary Elizabeth Ives and children with a $16000 trust for the widow while single. Upon remarriage or death the trust pays the two sons Franklin and Marvin Allen Ives. The widow receives the eighteen acre Highlands farm and personal property. A $250 bequest to Elmwood Cemetery trustees and $3000 to daughter Mary Ives Duhme with a Union County Ohio farm to her and Jennie Ives. Executors John C. Schroll and W. W. Southgate named after Franklin Ives motion. bond $5000.

Caleb Ives Globe Soap Works Cincinnati The Highlands Newport Moore’s Court Mary Elizabeth Ives W. W. Southgate Mary Ives Duhme Franklin Marvin Allen Ives Elmwood Cemetery Detroit Mich Union County Jennie Ives Moore Franklin Ives John C. Schroll

Newport letter carrier arrested for stealing postage stamps

James F. Taylor a Newport letter carrier of about ten years was arrested by Inspector C. G. Swain on charges that he pocketed small change left in mail boxes and instead of buying stamps used canceled stamps on letters. He gave bond to appear for examination before U S Commissioner Menzies.

James F. Taylor Newport C. G. Swain Taylor Bond United States Menzies

Newport Prepares for State Sunday School Convention

The Newport committee completed arrangements for the State Sunday school convention to be held October 8 at Grace M. Church. Notable speakers include Mrs. M Lamoréaux of Chicago Dr Joseph Clark General Secretary of Ohio Prof L B Leavell of Oxford Missouri Dr Hamill of Boston Prof Harry Cork of Chicago Dr J C Willis President of the University of Louisville Jerry M Porter of Clinton Illinois and Dean Capers of Lexington Kentucky.

Newport Grace M. Church Lamoréaux Chicago Joseph Clark Ohio L. B. Leavell Oxford Miss Hamill Boston Harry Cork J. C. Willis University of Louisville Jerry M. Porter Clinton, Ill Dean Capers Lexing

Campbell County Court Names Administratrix for Stoeckel Estate

In Campbell County Court Mamie Stoeckel widow of William Stoeckel was qualified as administratrix of the estate with John Fletcher as surety on the bond. The qualification occurred in County Judge Moore's court yesterday.

Mamie Stoeckel William Stoeckel Moore John Fletcher

Kenton County Court Actions Highlight Local Suits

James Clark of Boone County sues Patrick McEntee in Kenton Circuit Court for 969 dollars. The Commonwealth appeals a County Court decision in Edward Rudolph’s tavern license case in Crescent Springs. Waverland Heights sues Louisville and Nashville Railroad for three carloads of lumber in transit. Columbia Building Association sues J H Ballman et al for 827 dollars. Fidelity Building Association sues Sarah E Mitchell et al for 1579 dollars. Walker C Hall seeks 250-dollar assessment on his Hamlin and Graft streets lot. Carrie Thomas seeks default judgment against Ferro-Concrete Construction Company. Eliza Stark, released from Land asylum, is ordered back by a Kenton County jury. John Rosing’s will leaves his estate to widow Kate as executrix.

James Clark Boone County Patrick McEntee Kenton Commonwealth Edward Rudolph Crescent Springs Waverland Heights Development Company Alamada Louisville & Nashville Railroad Columbia Building Association J. H. Ballman Fidelity Building Association Sarah E. Mitchell Walker C. Hall Latonia Hamlin Carrie Thomas Ferro-Concrete Construction Company Harbeson Eliza Stark Lakeland Asylum Kenton County Shaw John Rosing Kate

Bellevue Church to Dedicate Remodel on Sunday

The remodeled First Christian Church in Ward Avenue will be dedicated Sunday afternoon at 2 30 o clock.

First Christian Church Ward Avenue

School committees formed for study and culture program

Superintendent H. L. Eby appointed committees from teachers in nature study physical culture and story telling. He arranged weekly talks to high school pupils every Wednesday by several citizens. Former Mayor J. W. Ellis will open with the first address this morning at 8 30 o clock in the high school.

H. L. Eby J. W. Ellis

Newport News in Brief

John Cummins, arrested in Cincinnati, was brought to the Newport Jail yesterday by Humane Officer Schmidt on charges of failing to provide for his infant. A meeting of the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church was held at Miss Sallie Immegart’s Overton Street residence with papers read on Japan. Campbell County Board of Health, with Dr. Wyman of Covington, conducted a fesi inspection in Campbell County. The Highland District Republicans plan a mass meeting tomorrow night in Central High School Building to nominate seven candidates for the Board of Trustees in November.

John Cummins Cincinnati Newport Schmidt Women's Foreign Missionary Society First Presbyterian Church Sallie Immegart Overton Street Japan Ida MecGinniss A. A. Harrison Campbell County Board of Health Wyman Covington Fes Campbell County Highland’ District Hool

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