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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1907
Page
10
Rural comedy at the park on Thursday features Ryder and Jakey Isadore in a family scene. Elsie Fay shines at the Grand with a lively one act by Across the Lines and Lizzie Wilson displays humor and German character, drawing strong audience applause.
English's announce a full vaudeville lineup for Tuesday through Thursday with Fritzi Scheff’s company in Mll e Modiste and a slate including Simon Gardner Elsie Fay Preston Kendall and more. The Vanderbilt Cup automobile play opens March 7 under Joseph Gaites and Sydney Rosenfeld with music by Robert Hood Bowers. The Lion and the Mouse will be staged the week of March 11 with Ready Money Ryder and Shirley Rossmore as lead figures.
A lively Park theater review praises Fay as a striking but distracting performer. Arthur Bryson and Miss Coghlan charm in a bright monologue and clever songs. Louis A. Simon Grace Gardner lead a riotous production with standout numbers and comedic ladders. Eugenia Barker and the Webb family earn audience approval. Queen of the Convicts is shown as a refined but thin plot based on the Servian royal scandal.
A chronicling of stage events and casts for York State Folks at the Park with notes on principal players Selma Herman William H. Elliott and company, prize-worthy performances and the impending England run. Also previews Around the Clock at Park and Boston Belles Gayety engagement with acts by Wilbur, the Brutal Brothers and Doings in Coontown in a packed program.
In a curio exchange, a promoter explains his trade as supplying ships to furnish the ocean. A quip about never giving up frames the dialogue, asserting the differing attitudes of Americans and Englishmen, with noted lines from Fiti and Hiram Bent in Mle Modist.
Edna Fassett delivers a radiant understudy portrayal in Mlle Modiste at English’s Opera House. Crowds cheer wildly for Fassett as Fritzi Scheff’s absence looms, praising her acting and charm while noting the opera’s bright music and witty plot.
Ford and Dot West recall starting life peddling corkscrews after selling drawing tools and later pencils and paints. The pair reference their early career path and sales experience at the Empire venue.
Empire theater launches Miners Burlesquers a two act burlesque led by W S Harvey juggling acts and the two act "The Mummy Girl" featuring Phil Ott Nettie Nelson and J Albert Stedman. Teddy Simonds Dorothy Ward Al Hunter Ali and Ford West provide music comedy and acrobatics. Amateur night to follow with names at box office.
Thomas Bailey Aldrich, aged about 70, is in a serious condition after a month at the Homeopathic hospital in Boston. Mrs. Aldrich remains at his bedside in constant attendance. The report comes from the Scelppa-McRine Press Association.
Society news notes several residents hosting guests and attending events. Mr C Boessler and Mrs Fischer honored in an Indianapolis area gathering with other guests including Mr Gee and Mrs Web er family. Guests visiting Hagerstown and Milton are mentioned along with local sights. Canadian guest Miss Vera Riggs is the focus of a matinee party and planned luncheons with Mrs Katherine Gibson and Mrs Arthur Jordan. The marriage of Miss Carrie Lynch and James L Foster is set for Wednesday at the Lynch residence.
Miss Alberta Mahan hosted a Monday luncheon at the Columbia club for her bridal party. Guests included Miss Fess Ogle, Miss Susan Lilly, Miss Bertha Graves of this city, Miss Maude Deckard of Bedford, and Miss Huldah Wheeler of Noblesville who will sing at the wedding. Mr. Alpheus P. Walker of Rushville, the groom, gave a dinner at the Columbia club ahead of the wedding Tuesday evening, followed by a theater party Saturday night. Miss Maud Deckard of Bedford attended.
Miss Edna Barriger of Indianapolis and Mr. Albert Robison of Columbus Indiana were married Sunday at the bride’s grandfather Logsdon home 107 Churchman avenue. The ceremony was performed by Rev Swift.
The Inter Nos club will hold a Wednesday afternoon event with members assembling for a social gathering and brief announcements.
The Furnas bill granting municipal suffrage to women moved to third reading in the house Monday afternoon amid strong support. Representative Gilbert Elliott’s motion to strike out the enacting clause failed 46 to 41, signaling good odds for final passage.
An early 20th century ad touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as a cure for nerve disturbances causing pain and misery. It claims women find steady relief from periodic suffering and promises a refund from druggists if the first package fails, citing a testimonial from Miss Orlena Sceenkbe of Enid Oklahoma.
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