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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1908

Page

3

Grand Theatre at New Grand: Tom and Jerry and More

The week’s bill features Frank Mostyn Kelly as Tom in Tom and Jerry with Albert Green as Jerry and a humorous, well staged dialogue. A Modern Pocahontas portrays Shoshone Indians with vivid costumes and dances, Fords, Swor Brothers, Sisters DeFaye, and dancer Mathews dazzle audiences. Kinodrome Vanderbilt cup racing pictures add snappy excitement.

New Grand Frank Mostyn Kelly Tom Albert Green Jerry F. R. Seaton Fords Georgia Kelly Swor Brothers Gusio DeFaye Charles Mathews Mile Inez Mons Taki

Park Theater Delights With Me, Him and I Farce at Park

Park theater audiences Monday enjoyed a lively musical farce Me, Him and I featuring Ed Lee Wrothe as Con Conn Irishman Richard W. Craig A. Kahn the German and Robert Danning as Dusty Dawson tramp. The show dazzled with songs dances and burlesque across scenes in Alaska on a yacht and a snow land with strong chorus work and clever dancing by Wess sisters Jeannette Lebeau Vera Heartburn and James Whitley. The band rehearsal aboard the yacht sparked the hit moment and the audience roared for encores as costumes and finales impressed. Fiske O’Hare the Irish tenor will headline on Thursday in Dion O’Dare at Park.

Park Theater Ed Lee Wrothe Con Conn Richard W. Craig A. Kahn Robert Danning Dusty Dawson Alaska Wess Jeannette Lebeau Vera Heartburn James Whitley Wrothe

Man on the Box at Majestic Theater Amid Stock Tour

Majestic Theater patrons are promised a strong week with the dramatization of Harold McGrath's The Man on the Box. Henry E. Dixey starred in the touring version, and the Forepaugh Stock Company delivers brisk, humorous stage action based on a Washington society plot.

Old McGrath the Majestic Henry E. Dixey Sterling Washington Robert Warburton United States

Actress Miss Le Beau Foils Train Sharps

Actress Miss Jeanette Le Beau of Me Him and I foiled two would be con men on a Chattanooga troupe’s stop near Cincinnati. She overheard the plot, grabbed the traveler’s carpet bag, shouted for help, and the pair fled before the conductor arrived. Passengers praised her quick thinking and warned travelers to beware of strangers.

Jeanette le Beau Park Theater Chattanooga Cincinnati Miss le Beau Miss la Beau

Masquerading Groom Causes Laughs In Local Play

A comic plot unfolds as a man kisses the wrong sister and is arrested, with George Arvine delivering standout lines as Warburton and Miss Spinney charming as the heroine. Aingeworth Arnold and J Francis Kirk also impress in supporting roles. Next week the stock company stages Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.

George Arvine Warburton Miss Spinney Aingeworth Arnold Charles Henderson Annesley J. Francis Kirk Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Chimes of Normandy at Empire Theater Impresses Fans

Admirers of that tuneful old opera should see the Empire Theater this week as The Brigadiers sing the opera numbers creditably. A medley of songs from the operas closes the first act, featuring Margaret Wolfe and Violet Berla with the chorus. John Neff stands out for originality and laughs, while the three Melvins perform daring gymnastic feats. Tom Fisher and Rosalind May present fresh stories with notable dancing.

Empire Theater Normandy Margaret Wolfe Violet Berla John Neff Melvins Tom Fisher Rosalind

New Gaiety Presents Money Mad Feature Film

The Talk-A-Graph company shows Money Mad as the week’s feature at the New Gaiety a thriller amid a program of motion and talking pictures. A strong comedy turn by John N. Phillips along with Ida Bergen’s dancing act pleases crowds. Eight musicians formed the musicians contest last night delivering an excellent varied program.

New Gaiety John.n. Phillips Ida Bergen

Illustrated Song": If You Cared for Me as I Care for You

A fragment notes a singer performing a new illustrated song with a mellow stirring baritone tone. The description emphasizes the performance style and the emotional delivery of the piece.

Dience

Findings in Ticket Gata To Be Rushed

Chicago December 15. Wednesday next or Thursday at the latest will see the findings of the national committee in the scalping cases from the Detroit Chicago world series made public. Harry Pulliam and Ban Johnson, after meeting, depart for San Francisco to aid the Pacific Coast league in its effort to organize baseball in California and to initiate reprisals. They urge Commissioner Herrmann to publish the report promptly.

Chicago National Committee Harry Pulliam National League Pulliam Ban Johnson American League Milwaukee & St. Paul San Francisco

Oldest Baseball Claimed by Easpeoria Collector

In Emporia Eas December 15 a gilt covered baseball believed to be the world’s oldest rests with Mr Wilhite of the city. The ball bears a Sept 9 1858 Boston score Portland 47 Tri Mountain 42 and was given by Josh Waterhouse, a Boston early fan, as part of a curb collection.

Emporia Eas Mrt Wilhite Boston Dovey Athletics Excelsiors Brooklyn Garry Herrmann National Baseball Commission

May Manage Wheeling

Fort Wayne Indiana December 15 Recent developments in Central league baseball circles indicate Dick Padden formerly with St Paul and St Louis may be named manager of the Wheeling team.

Wheeling Fort Wayne Ind Dick Padden St. Paul St. Louis

Dr Miles Heart Remedy Promises Relief for Weak Hearts

An Iowa reader testimonial proclaims Dr Miles Heart Remedy cures weak heart symptoms including palpitation irregular pulse and shortness of breath. It claims one in four people are affected and promises relief even after long-standing cases with a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails.

Miles

Blackburn Quick Victory Over Robinson Despite Crippled Knee

In Philadelphia Jack Blackburn the colored lightweight defeated Chicago's Jack Robinson in six hard rounds. Robinson absorbed a brutal beating but fought on until the bell. Blackburn slipped a knee injury in round three but lasted to the final count as he forced early action and scored a knockdown in round two.

Philadelphia Jack Blackburn Jack Robinson Chicago Robinson Westerner Blackburn

Willie Lewis Comes From Behind to Draw With Champion

New Haven, Conn. December 15 Willie Lewis of New York and Harry Lewis of Philadelphia fought a twelve round welterweight bout to a draw at Edgewood Athletic club. Harry led early and clearly outpointed Willie until the final rounds when Willie pressed and finished stronger. No decision was given as the bout ended evenly on points.

New Haven Conn Willie Lewis New York Harry Lewis Philadelphia Edgewood Athletic Club Willie Harry

Bayard Gray Real Estate To Be Sold

Attorney M S Wawkins named commissioner to arrange sale of Bayard Gray estate valued at 20000 dollars. The property includes a 15000 dollar Indianapolis residence at 130 N Pennsylvania St. Drafted by Louisville Zanesville Ohio December 15. Manager Montgomery of Central league club says he drafted Third Baseman Blackburn from Jackson Mississippi last season. Piles cured in 6 to 14 days by PAZO OINTMENT 68c.

M. S. Wawkins Bayard Gray Indianapolis Pennsylvania Street Louisville Zanesville Montgomery Blackburn Jackson

Timber King of Two Million Acres

A Minneapolis man, Thomas Barlow Walker, is hailed as the timber king with about seven hundred fifty thousand acres of pine in California and over a million in Minnesota. From humble beginnings in Xenia Ohio, he built a vast timber empire, aided by James J. Hill’s early help in Minneapolis, and now his five sons run the business as he pursues art and rest.

Minneapolis Frederick Weyerhauser Rockefeller Thomas’ Barlow Walker Sierra Nevada Mountains California Minnesota Walker Xenia Ohio Berea Grindstones Baldwin University Hampton's Magazine Paris Illinois Terre Haute & St. Louis St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Harriet G. Hulet St. Paul James J. Hill Northwest Theodore Roosevelt

Dunn Victorious in Six-Round Bout at National Club

Pittsburg Telegram reports Frank Madole of Greensburg and Jimmy Dunn of Newcastle fought six rounds at the National Athletic Club last night with Dunn judged the likely winner by odds.

Jimmy Dunn Pittsburg Frank Madole Greensburg Newcastle National Athletic Club Dunn

Toast Crusts Spark Child and Father Banter

Master Walter aged five finishes toast crusts at breakfast. His father recalls eating crusts as a boy. Curious Walter asks if father liked them. father affirms. Walter then offers the crusts back to his plate, in a light family moment from The Deltineator.

Walter

What a Billon Means by Counting a Billionaire

A playful exploration of what a billion represents using John D. Rockefeller as a reference. It calculates counting speeds, yearly outputs, and the impractical duration required to count to a billion, even with non stop effort and with rest breaks.

John D. Rockefeller

New Clothing Firm Forms In Claypool Hotel Building

Incorporated to manufacture men’s clothing to order and offer high grade ready-to-wear garments. Located at 116 W Washington St, Claypool Hotel building. Officers: N J Beltman president Henry Deutsch vice president I Beitman secretary treasurer. Plan to close out I Beitman stock then stock a large fabric assortment for made to order and a top line of ready to wear. Store to be remodeled and updated.

W. Washington Street Claypool Hotel N. J.W. Beltman Henry Deutsch I. Beitman Addison Simpsonius

McDoneld Claim Allowed Against Estate of Pierre Gray

Probate Judge M N A Walker allowed the claim of Sarah L McDoneld for 4200 against the late Pierre Gray estate. The note dated in 198 and including 206 unpaid interest was the basis of the payment.

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