Next Week At Grand Vaudeville And Burlesque
Listings announce daily attractions at the Grand Vaudeville and Empire venues with afternoon and night showings. The lineup includes Black Patti troubadours at the PARK, Quo Vadis at the PARK, and William Collier burlesque at the EMPIRE. At a luncheon, Mrs Campbell hosted guests including Gertrude Atherton and Kate Wiggin, who exchanged gifts and a charming moment involving the Nanki-Panki-Poo prop dog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PARK
Pat
Mrs. Wiggin
Campbell
Vaudeville Headline Feature At Grand Next Week
Leon Morris a former Indianapolis boy will headline the Grand next week with performing ponies and a graceful act. Lew Hawking offers original songs and stories. The Wa terous sing well and are expected to do well. The Auers perform The Tragpickers making pictures from rags. Wills and Hassan are top vaudeville acrobats. Artie Hall, the genuine Georgia girl, sings coon songs. Ascot and Eddie present a sparkling comedy sketch. Biograph shows strong views including a life saving crew in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Morris
Indianapolis
Young Morris
E. North St
Lew Hawking
Waterous
Auers
Wills
Hassan
Artie Hall
Georgia
Ascot
Eddie
Black Patti Troubadours to Visit Park for Three Days
The Black Patti Troubadours bring a six year record of success to the Park starting Monday for three days. The troupe boasts nearly two score talented members led by Black Patti a star singer with John Rucker The Alabama blossom. The program features ten vaudeville acts a new skit A Filipino misfit songs of Dixie operatic kaleidoscope and a champion cake walk contest plus a lively contingent of performers in song dance and storytelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Patti
Svéry Élty
John Rucker
Quo Vadis at the Park in three days of togas
B J Carpenters production of Quo Vadis comes to the Park for three days starting Thursday. The press agent promises a transportive experience to ancient Rome with historically accurate costumes from the British Museum and scenery carved by the company. The drama highlights Nero Goth Patrons Valet Vinicius and Lygia amid a reverent portrayal of early Christianity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Carpenter
Rome
Aulus Plautius
Nero
Patronius
Vinicius
Lygia
Empire Burlesque Presents Rentz-Santley Company Show
The Rentz-Santley company performs at the Empire the first three days of the week with two burlesques and a datire on Under Two Flags titled Under two jags. A neat travesty on Floradora named Door A Flora features costuming and full company participation. The Empire also features Bowery burlesquers Thursday next with well known vaudeville artists and a large chorus of handsome women and many comedians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rentz-Santley Company
the Empire
Com
Pany
Emipre
Bowery Burlesquers
Stage wisdom from Miss Russell and Kyrle Bellew in New York
A dramatic school in New York hosts Miss Annie Russell and Kyrle Bellew who offer practical actor advice. They stress personality over egotism and caution actors about public perception, noting dignified conduct on and off stage and dangers of extreme mannerisms. Leo Ditrichstein, also a writer and stage manager, notes ethics and balances suggestions during rehearsal with Max Freeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Russell
Kyrle Bellew
New York
Leo Ditrichstein
Max Freeman
Bill
Max
Weber Fields program at Park with 60 in cast
The text notes Widdle-dee-dee appearing at the Park soon with a 60 member troupe. It mentions Rice and Cady as two German comedians in dialect and make-up, Bobby North as the Jew, John Alden in the Irish role with De Wolf Hopper and John G. Sparks, plus Truly Shattuck as Mrs Meadowbrook and Dorothy Drew singing Rosey Posey. both women praised as beautiful and accomplished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Widdle-dee-dee
Weber Fields
Park
Rice & Cady
Bobby North
John Alden
Lillian Russell
Dorothy Drew
Rosey Posey
Duse to Bring Own Scenery for Francesca da Rimini Tour
For the first time in her visits to this country Mme Duse will bring her own scenery when she tours this fall. The production of Francesca da Rimini is elaborate and relies on scenery. she will also field an orchestra of 40 under Sig Scontini. Previous tours suffered from poor accessories and borrowed props, undermining the spectacle of a thousand dollar weekly Magدارant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme. Duse
Francesca da Rimini
Sig. Scontini
Comic operas head next season in theatrical trend
The coming season features comic operas with Jeff De Angelis starring in The Emerald Isle under E. R. Reynolds who handles DeWolf Hopper in Mr. Pickwick. Other operas include King Dodo the Chaperons Bluebeard Robin Hood revival and new Francis Wilson and Frank Daniels offerings. Charles Frohman adds a musical offering or two to his captured abroad list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff de Angelis
the Emerald Isle
E. R. Reynolds
DeWolf Hopper
Mr. Pickwick
King Dodo
Canal Fishermen Tale On Old Canal River Bank
A SUN reporter recalls fishing near Fall Creek aqueduct where a dog and boy watch a man talk while the old canal yields many fish. The tale covers summer catches and local life, with reflections on patience, bad luck, and the famed canal virtues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall Creek
SUN
Old fisherman lore on bait and patience by the canal
An unnamed guide recalls southern winds bringing fish, patience outrunning luck, schooling bass and duntish behavior, and grasshopper bait’s bite. He mentions an elderly German woman who used oil of rhodium and a bell-topped pole to net carp, then signs off with farewell.
Nice Cuban Cigars In City Hall Basement Plot
A reporter recalls a dark gentleman offering Cuban cigars to city office workers in the courthouse basement. He befriends Guy Boyle in the city engineer’s office, speaks Spanish, and offers cigars for four dollars a box of 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Inglis
Guy Boyle
Boyle
Headache Charmed by Dr A W Chase Nerve Pills
Indianapolis residents testify to Dr A W Chases Nerve Pills curing nervous headaches and restoring rest. Photographer C C Pike says the pills calmed his nerves, stopped headaches, and improved strength after a run down period. Pills sell for 60 cents a box at dealers or Dr Chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
A. W. Chase
C. C. Pike
Pennsylvania St
Ind
A.W. Chase
Hyder
Asw
Chase
Dark man’s cigars fool local officials in Philippines scheme
In a troubling scam a dark man sold tainted cigars to Maj Megrew Capt Franklin and others in city offices including the safety board and health department. Boyle, a famed tobacco judge, vouched for them before later finding substitutes and a burning odor. Ed Lowry bought a box for a dollar after tryouts.
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Boyle
Philippines
Maj. Megrew
Capt. Franklin
Ed. Lowry
The
Safety Board
Lowry
Health Department
Park Board
Megrew
Franklin
Oriental Rugs At Badger Furniture Illuminate Indianapolis Trade
Interest in oriental decorations grows in Indianapolis as Badger Furniture showcases a $4000 rug among many imports. C E Matlery notes a rising rug taste while the store expands its display on Washington Street and indoors. A Kurdistan medallion rug measuring 11 by 18 feet hangs on the sixth floor, while a $1200 Kermanshah rug and other pieces entice local buyers amid shifting carpet demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Badger Furniture Company
E. Washington St
Indianapolis
C. E. Matlery
Silk and India Rugs Displayed In Local Market
A silk rug attracts attention for its softness and beauty suitable as a shawl substitute. India carpets in modern colors range from 125 dollars and up, with room-sized oriental rugs starting around 50 dollars. Most sales fall between 1650 and 300 dollars, while cheaper options exist in the hundreds. The Badger company displays cheaper oriental rugs in the east window, with other attractive offerings nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Badger Company
Stranger Than Fiction True Cure Promised By Osteopathy
John M Whitney of 450 Douglas St details years of chronic ailments including constipation jaundice and gastritis. After one osteopathic treatment by Dr Spaunhurst he improved rapidly gaining weight and returning to work. Whitney and many friends praise Spaunhurst methods and describe permanent cures at the Stevenson Building fifth floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Whitney
Douglaes St
Whitney
Brewer & Love Bros
Mr. Whitney
Spaunhurst
Stevenson
Special fast train to Rushville Connersville and Hamilton
Sunday schedule via C., H. and D. on April 20 leaves Union station at 7 15 p m for Rushville Connersville Hamilton. Return from Cincinnati at 6 30 p m. Tickets at W Washington street and Union station.
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Rushville
Connersville
Hamilton
Union Station
Cincinnati
W. Washington St
Swirl of Society at Local Socials and Plans
Fragments from Elkhart note social whirl including two couples moving abroad this June and a June wedding. Engagement announced for Miss Lillian Ferguson to Joseph Schmidt. Mrs. Lafayette Page hosts a musicale with Miss Bertha Schellschmidt. Mrs. Price hosts reception for Lacroix family. Philomathean club guest meeting set for April 25. Anton Geiger to wed Eva Schuster in St Marys church and depart abroad for their honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Ferguson
Joseph J. Schmidt
Lafayette Page
Bertha Schellschmidt
John J. Price
Lacroix
Miss LaCroix
Vincennes
Philomathean Club
George Q. Bruce
College-ave
C. W. Fairbanks
D. A. R. Society of Boston
Fairbanks
Anton Geiger
Eva Schuster
St. Mary's Church
Elkhart
Arthur Wheaton
Lake Shore
Margaret Snyder
Kenosha
Wis
Advertising Directory Introduces 1902 Pocket Guide
The Pocket Directory of the American Press of 1902 offers a compact desk and pocket reference with names, addresses, circulation and details of every U S publication including abroad. It adds classed publication lists such as Agricultural and Religious, ideal for business advertising. Published by Lord & Thomas in Chicago for prepaid delivery at $2.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Canada
Cuba
Alaska
New Island
Morocco
Lord & Thomas
Chicago
Lecoose Leaf Price Book Covers by Burford in Indianapolis
WM. B. BURFORD of Indianapolis offers Lecoose Leaf Price Book Covers in a perfectly flat opening, with all sizes available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. B. Burford
Indianapolis, Ind
Protect Your Dead and Burial Vault Ad Notices
An Indiana classified style ad notes Okey Burial Vault Co at 200 Law blog offering vault services. It also seeks plasterers to earn money by selling skimming brushes and lists a paint and color company at 240 to 248 Massachusetts Avenue.
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Okey Burial Vault Co
Indianapolis
Paint and Color Company
Massachusetta S Ave
Henry Karstadt successor to Brill Dyeing and Cleaning Co
Henry Karstadt successor to Brill Dyeing and Cleaning Co. offers dental services by Dr G H Clay at 150 N Hlet with fourteen years at New York Dental Company. Can save you money with best work only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Karstadt
Brill Dyeing and Cleaning Co
Mass.ave
N. Ill.st
G. H. Clay
M. D
N. Hlet
New York Dental Company
Platinum Portraits That Please Teglar Made Inquiry
Classified note offers platinum portraits with a promise to please and mentions Wilhite and Holloway at 397 N Penn Street, located one square north of the hotel. It hints at teglar offerings and guarantees associated with pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonegee
Wilhite & Holloway
Penn
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Empire—Burlesque
William Collier
Collier
Patoa
Manufactors’ Shoe Co
Massachusetts Avenue
For All
Velina
Styles
Superba Kid
Vic Kid
Manufactors Shoe Co
Tel Building
Vaudeville
Quo Vadis
the Empire—Burlesque
Mise .Russell
Faeseretr
Torrte Bar
May
Barton Seasles i
Carter
Wash
Mass. Ave
Stucky, Iu
Frout
Rilab
Pomeroy
EADS
Meridian
Dunlop
Laurel
Watson
Virginia Ave
Bismarck
Mey
Medison Ave
P. Ie
Duse
Somie
A. W. Chasers
Franz Bellinger
Colonial
A.J. Lemcke
Eleanor Lemcke
Max Drach
Pennsylvania Mountains
Laura
Josephine Hausts
G. W. Revers
Alma Hermany
Lord & Thomas Directory
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