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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1907

Page

10

The College Widow at English’s Opens with Football Drama

The College Widow features in English’s program with a grand football game scene between Atwater and Bingham, climaxing as Bolton scores a length of the field goal to give Atwater a 6 to 5 victory amid a roaring crowd. Fritzi Scheff appears next week in Mlle. Modiste at English’s, praised as a major star in operetta with lavish scenery and a strong touring company.

George Ma Wien Mr. Savage Atwater Bingham Bolton Guis Cers Friitzi Scheff Charles Dillingham Fritzi Scheff Modiste Henry Blosom Victor Herbert

Varied Vaudeville Show With Irish Humor and Daring Acts

A lively vaudeville bill led by Pat White features two burlesques Casey's Vacation and Skid-doo-de-QO with shapely chorus girls and strong musical turns. The Za cruzdans present sensational head balancing feats while Belle and a musical act close the show. Oscar Lewis and Ham Rereen entertain with unique sidelined humor as Revel Washtura and Belle Austin lead a bright finale amid sturdy scenery and a high standard throughout.

Pat White Casey Thorngs Zacruidans Onuilibrigis Hells Oscar Lewis Ham Rereen Toon Washtura Belle Austin Rhs

Fragmentary note on Bert Baker and New York weather

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Bert Baker and a reference to New York weather. The readable parts are unclear and do not form a complete event or quote. No verifiable names beyond Bert Baker.

Gaety Presents Bert Baker Monologue in Artistic Trest

The Gaety introduces Bert Baker in a character monologue style piece titled Extravaganza. This excerpt hints at a bold theatrical demonstration with a focus on artistry and stage presence.

Aganza Bert Baker

Grand vaudeville bills set for a week of top stars

Next week the Grand presents Louis Simon Grace Gardner in The New Coachman and Elfie Fay with comic songs plus Preston Kendall in Across the Lines. Also Seymour and Hill The Four Emperors of Music Eugenia Barker Powers and others. Last Wonderland performances end tomorrow.

Atention Lous Simon Grace Gardner Elfie Fay Preston Kendall Louis Simon Misa Gardner Miss Gardner Elsie Pay Indianapolis

Queen of the Convicts at Park claims starry cast

Selma Herman stars in Queen of the Convicts by Theodore Kremer at the Park on Monday February 27. Strong support and lavish production promise a powerful climax as out-of-town parties attend. York State Folks, the rural comedy, follows with James Lackaye and original cast in farewell city engagement before England tour. Empire welcomes London Beaus with packed audiences and Gayety Girls.

Selma Herman P. H. Sullivan Theodore Kremer the Park Draga Servia Thung York State Park Theater England James Lackaye Simon Peter. Martin Ray L. Royce Mrs. Sidman Emeline’ Hubbard Randolph ‘Currie

Two Married Bachelors Delight Audiences With Real Plot

The performance blends humor and pathos with characterful singing of Irish songs. Charles Barton and Bert Baker drive rapid comic complications in The Two Married Bachelors while a lively cast including Bert Baker Renzetta Larue and others entertains with acrobats and music.

Charles Barton Bert Baker Renzetta Larue Aleene Hamilton Sone Dance Lemuels Manahan

A Child Toiler in West Virginia Coal Mine

A young boy stands beside a filled coal car as night fades and miners climb from the hill. They appear as moving toy soldiers, dirty and shivering, with dinner pails, sharing songs and curses learned from older miners. An old miner laments boys must work to get ahead.

West Virginia

Museum Robbery Exposes Missing National Exhibits

Washington reports a theft at the National Museum's geology department. Detective work led to the arrest of R. T. F. Brown later identified as Edwin Letchmere, a mining engineer, who had platinum bits and diamonds on him. Pawn records revealed liquidated crystals and a silver bar, with remaining coins and dust recovered from pawn shops. Estimated value of crystals set at 30 dollars. a rare three dollar North Carolina gold coin noted among coins.

W. C. Revenel Lerwin Letchmere Boardman MacNamee Helan Pratt and Howlett Charlerx FE Washington R. T F. Brown Kansas Museum of the Post Office Capitol Grounds West Steps Edwin Letchmere North Carolina

Indianapolis Society Notes On Two Local Weddings

The Indianapolis Sun reports the marriage of Miss Virginia Osgood and Dr. William H. Billings performed Thursday afternoon by Rev. Frederick Taylor. The couple will reside in Buffalo New York after their wedding. Also married Thursday night were Miss Lilian Deborah Denny and Mr Chester Arthur Ryker by Rev. Harry Blunt. The Ryker home will be 2347 North Pennsylvania Street after April 1.

Virginia Osgood William H. Billings Frederick Taylor Edward ©. Osgood Lilian Deborah Denny Chester Arthur Ryker Harry Blunt Ryxer N. Prennsyvivania St

Washington birthday party honors Miss Jessie Pierce

Mrs John H Talbott hosted a lynch eon on Thursday to honor Miss Jessie Pierce of Logansport in a Washington birthday themed event with patriotic decorations. In the evening Mr and Mrs Doney entertained in honor of Miss Pierce.

John H. Talbott Jessie Pierce Logansport Washington Doney Miss Pierce

Lallys Host Euchre Party Honoring Washington’s Birthday

Mr and Mrs L C Lally entertained guests at a ten table euchre party Thursday night in honor of Washington s birthday. The decorations were very pretty.

Mrs. L. C. Lally Washington

Canadian guest Miss Vera Riggs hosts winter reception

Miss Vera Riggs of Canada was the honor guest at a Thursday afternoon reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leo T. Riggs. Pink decorations framed the event while the hostess was aided by Mrs. John Sloan Kittle and several others including Mrs. Frederick Victor Milas Lydia Parry Miss Essex and Mrs. William Christena.

Vera Riggs Canada Leo T. Riggs John Sloan Kittle Frederick Victor Milas Lydia Parry Essex William Christena Edward Hunnicutt James McDonald Cora Roby

Governor Hanly Attends Indiana National Guard Dance

Gov. J. Frank Hanly and staff attended a dance at the Propylaeum Thursday night hosted by the Indiana National Guard signal corps. The hall was festooned with flags and many guests from suburban towns were present. A golden wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Cowan of Georgetown Illinois will be celebrated Friday March 1 in the city with their daughter Mrs. H. Middleworth at 416 North New Jersey Street. A St. Marys’ of the Woods club euchre is planned Friday afternoon at Mrs. T B Hatfield’s home, 2214 North Alabama Street. A Woodruff Place club colonial party marks Washington’s birthday Friday evening.

W. C. Cowan Georgetown, Il H. Middleworth New Jersey St St. Marys of the Woods Club T.B. Hatfield Alabama Woodruff Place Club Washington

First annual John Baptist Brotherhood convention in Indiana

More than 200 laymen from across Indiana gather in Peru for the state convention. Participants include L. A. Clark J. M. Hugues J. N. Feasey Rev. W. H. Geistweit Henry Barnhart E. Wittington Dr. E. B. Bryan and R. H. Bousley. Name selection officers and committees will be decided. banquet to feature toastmaster D. M. Parry of Indianapolis.

Peru Ind Indiana Indianpolis The John the Baptist Brotherhood L. A. Clark J. M. Hugues J. N. Feasey Indianapolis W. H. Geistweit Peoria Henry Barnhart Rochester IF. E. Wittington Crawfordsville E. B. Bryan Franklin College R. H. Bousley D. M. Parry

Circles of Flowers for the Slippers

Four garlands of artificial flowers adorn Miss Mary Harrimann of New York at a Washington dinner party hosted by Miss Slater. Miss Jean Reid favors flower chaplets over jewels while Miss Mildred Carter joins Miss Corcoran Fustis in wearing floral accents on gloves and slippers at the event.

Washington, D. C Mary Harrimann New York Slater Jean ‘Reid Washington Mildred Carter Wren Corcoran Fustis

Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing 611 Claim

An advertisement touts Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing 611 as a universal remedy for chronic sores and burns. It claims instant relief from pain and inflammation within a day and notes the product is discovered by a railroad employee, priced at 25 cents.

Porter Aurpeon

Administrator Named for Louise Vieweg Estate in Indiana

Flora L Wachstetter has qualified as administrix with the will annexed for the estate of Louise Vieweg in Marion County Indiana. The estate is believed to be solvent.

Louise Vieweg Marion County Indiana Flora L. Wachstetter Margaret Meier Irdiana Yestal

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