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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1909

Page

7

Shubert Stars Move Into Indiana Circuit

The Shuberts plan a rapid expansion building a circuit of theatres after agreeing with Belasco and Fiske to book with the theatrical trust. Their first open challenge will be in Indianapolis with The Blue Mouse at the Majestic for three nights from May 20, aiming to control star talent and theatres nationwide.

Belasco Fiske Theatrica Shuberts Indiana Blue Mouse the Majestic Klaw and Belasco and Indianapolis Lieblers Liebler Lew Fields Broadway New York Nazimova Marlowe and Sothern Eleanor Robson Dustin Farnum William H. Hodge Madge Carr Cooke de Wolfe Hopper Sam Bernard Bertha Skalich Eddie Foy Mary Mannering Maxine Elliott Blanche Ring Gertrude Hoffman Elsa Ryan Mabel Barrison James T. Powers the Blue Mouse The Eugene Walter Augustus Thomas Clyde Fitch Boston Pittsburgh J. J. Shubert

Doctor Brigham Promotes Cancer Treatment at Market Street

Dr. E. B. Brigham, a specialist at 18 W. Market Street in Indianapolis, advertises the best cancer treatment available today and urges consultations for all malignant skin diseases.

E. B. Brigham W. Market Street Indianapolis

Denison Hotel Dining Room Says Sunday Dinners Special

The Denison Hotel offers American plan dining in its dining room with Sunday dinners highlighted as a specialty and accompanied by music to enhance the meal.

Denison Hotel

Twelfth Night to Close Year With Spectacular Stage Battle

Amusements notes promise a magnificent scenic design and rich costumes for Twelfth Night. The company, suited to prime acting opportunities, will present the play in the last week of the year. Special farewell receptions are planned after matinees on Wednesday Thursday and Saturday and a Saturday night curtain call. Audience members may bid farewell on stage to the company.

Simple savings plan promotes 3 percent safe rate

A dated financial notice urges readers to adopt a simple monthly saving plan with the Indiana Trust Co offering a 3 percent rate. It emphasizes setting aside income to credit with the company, claiming strong reliability and urging readers to start now. The ad notes capital of 1,000,000 and surplus of 475,000.

Indiana Trust CO

New Gayety to Present Strong Vaudeville Bill Next Week

A lively program at the New Gayety combines vaudeville with motion pictures. Ethel Barr and Co present An Episode of 61, Benton and McKenzie sing and talk, Mc Donald brothers perform acrobatics, and Al H. West delivers a monologue. George Peltier sings Beautiful Eyes. Big Foot Charley appears as afterpiece Monday. Colored amateurs Wednesday and white amateurs Friday. A company of comedians will appear with each show, debuting soon.

Ethel Barr and Co Benton and McKenzie McDonald Brothers al H. West George Peltier Charley

English's Opera House Week Program Delights Crowds

English's opera house features the Araki troupe of five from Japan with unique acts, Knott and Company in Mr. and Mrs. Bug, Powell the black face comedian, and Miss Ethel Gilkey in songs and imitations. Motion pictures debut here with weekly changes and two night shows at 7 and 9.

English Opera House Overpack Araki Knott and Company Mrs

Orpheum to Feature Erasmus Stribling Next Week

The Orpheum theater will present Erasmus Stribling a famed concert baritone long associated with the Metropolitan Grand Opera. He will sing classic and popular pieces assisted by a European influence, marking his first U.S. engagement since returning from abroad. The program includes films The Way to Happiness Eddie's a Real Live Wire A Prairie Town Romance Patience and Wilbur Wright's Aero plane with Wright in France, a first for a non New York theater.

Orpheum Theater Erasmus Stribling Stribling Metropolitan Grand Opera Company Maurice Giau Europe Mr. Stribling The Orpheum United States Eddie Wilbur Wright France New York

Indianapolis amusement grounds to open next Sunday

Excursion visitors will gain access to the reconditioned amusement grounds with new attractions, including a concert by the Indianapolis Military Band near the double eight. The old mill now runs with updated pictures and scenery, the Nickel theater shows new dresses and popular films, and the merry-go-round has been repainted. Refreshment stands will offer fresh goods for all guests.

Indianapoli Military Band Nickel Theater

Woman Dies After Mistaken Poison In Fort Wayne

Frieda Weiss aged 413 died of convulsions yesterday after taking strychnine she mistook for stomach medicine she had used before.

Fort Wayne Ind Frieda Weiss

Ramsay Pushing Hild Candidacy for Clerk

Edward A Ramsay campaigns for the Republican primaries nomination for city clerk. He has spent 25 years in public service including the Union Station telegraph office and information bureau. This is his first run for public office and he reports daily excitement, encouragement, and favorable progress. He currently works in the telegraph office at the Denison Hotel.

Edward A. Ramsay Union Station Ramsay Denison

Photographs Exhibit Opens at Herron Institute

An exhibit of about 459 photographs opens at the Herron Art Institute tomorrow afternoon and runs through May. It features over 100 works by Indianapolis professionals and amateurs including Joan Wocher T. E. Hibben John Chislett Mrs. Carrie W. Meredith and Brandi Steele. The show has two divisions the first Indiana photographic salon and the American salon with nearly a hundred pictures from studios in England Germany Italy and Austria.

Herron Art Institute Indianapols Joan Wocher T. E. Hibben John Chislett Carrie W. Meredith Brandi Steele Indiana Photographic Salon

Indiana Firm Gets Contract From China

Lawrenceburg Indiana May 8 The Bishop Law Works of Lawrence purg has received a large order for a consignment of hand saws from a Chinese firm in Hongkong. MAY-WINE made from fresh herb Waldmeister Woodruff Schuller's wine house 210 N Meridian The Gem Laundry Family washings by the pound all flat pieces ironed Try it Phones 1671 Bliss Native Herbs 76 Washington street

Lawrenceburg, Ind Bishop Law Works Lawrencepurg Hongkong Waldmeister Woodruff) Schuller’s Wine House Meridian Street GEM Laundry

Cure for deficient manhood offered by Dr A E Robinson

A doctor claims a home remedy to restore vigor and memory and urges men to request a free copy of the prescription. He promises a quick, private cure without dangerous medicines and provides Detroit Michigan address for requests.

A. E. Robinson Detroit Mich Dr. Stoner & Co DR. Stoner & Company Cor Indianapolis Ind

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