Watch Saves The Life Of Maine Farmer In Auburn
In Auburn on September 20, H B Lincoln a West Leeds farmer escaped fatal injury when his mowing machine’s cutter bar nearly severed his life. A watch in his pocket fell onto the bar shielding him, the case bent but the works unharmed while he survived the plunge from a riverbank with his team immobilized by quicksand and rescued by men. The watch remains ticking and the mower and horses were also preserved.
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Auburn
Willis & Hicks
H. B. Lincoln
West Leeds
Lincoln
Mr. Lincoln
Grand theater week features hats tricks and song
The program opens with Paul Le Croix a hat juggling novelty followed by eight acts that please a crowd Monday night. The revue includes Mr and Mrs Allison a Swede girl and fellow a vocal number a funny German pair and an acrobatic trio. The main feature is a melodrama about a defrauded heiress and a bandit with a sub plot of a secret service agent revealed as the bandit's brother. The cast delivers singing acting and dancing with several scene changes ending with a kinodrome finale and general audience delight.
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Paul le Croix
Warren
Ging
Hibbert
Arthur Dunn
Marie Glazier
Messenger Boy
Milt D. Collins
Nat Brown
Flame
Voscarys
Josephine Sabel
Comedienne
Secret Service
Lonely Mountain
Crane
Jack Sheppard
Antoinette Smart
Jack
Edith Browning
Maggie Malone
Harry Dickerson
Larry McNiel
Park Theater Presents Jack Sheppard the Bandit King
Park Theater opened a three days engagement of Jack Sheppard the Bandit King with both crowds calling it a success. The thriller features four acts, 13 scenes, and dramatic gunpowder effects that impressed patrons.
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Jack Sheppard
the Park Theater
Majestic Showcases Pinero Play With spinney Highlight
At the Majestic Theater George Arvine stars in His House in Order by Pinero. Miss Lucile Spinney as Nina displays remarkable beauty and versatile strength, delivering delicate shading and strong vigor in a well staged performance by the Forepaugh Stock company.
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George Arvine
Majestic
Pinero
Nina
Lucile Spinney
Empire Theater Burlesque by Sam Jacks Delights and Dazzles
Empire Theater presents Sam Jacks Burlesquers in a vintage yet lively burlesque program. Highlights include two burlettas with slapstick humor, strong comedy from Henry Fink and the Armstrongs, a witty sketch with Jack Lawrence and Maud Harvey, and a high‑caliber bicycle act. The chorus shines in action though lacks strong singing.
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Sam
Empire
Sam T. Jack
Will Armstrong
Harry Fink
Barlettas
Olio
Maud Harvey
Henry Fink
Miss Anna
Armstrong
May Ashton
Miss Armstrong
Miss Ashton
Jack Lawrence
Mr. Lawrence
Miss Harvey
Stewarts
Three Armstrongs
New Gayety Presents Behymer in The Holy City and More
Rhea Hall Behymer sings The Holy City at the New Gayety with a rich contralto, praised in matinee and evening shows. Slides enhance the act, and encores accompany late open stage numbers. The Biograph film For a Wife's Honor features a strong cast, along with two travel pictures and several comedies, rounding out a polished program.
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Rhea Hall Behymer
Holy City
New Gayety
New
Gayety
Peaches Rotting in Oregon Valley
Ripe fruit rots by the ton in Eagle Valley orchards as the fruit season winds down. Pears peaches and tomatoes are on the market though limited, with the upper valley still few weeks from completion. Richland, Ore., Sept. 29 report notes abundant crops elsewhere due to plentiful rain while this area suffers fruit spoilage.
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Ore
Eagle Valley
Northwest
Walley
Arrest Mian on Charge of Looting Hotel
Plainfield New Jersey Sept 3 Locked up in jail instead of standing at the altar to be married was the plight of John T Troth under arrest on a charge of stealing from a hotel with authorities reporting the incident as a loot case and pending further proceedings Local police described Troth as the suspect in the hotel theft and the bail context remained unsettled through the day.
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Mian
Plainfield
N. J
John T. Troth
Bishop Grafton defends Sunday recreation views
Bishop Grafton of Fond du Lac comments on Sunday baseball and other leisure. He says allowable recreation depends on individual conscience and devotional duties, noting worship in the morning and rest or recreation in the afternoon as long as it does not hinder spiritual obligations.
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Grafton
Episcopal Diocese
Fond du Lac
Wii
Christ
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Gauss
Marshall, Mich
C. E. Gauss
Main Street
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Mick
Empire Theater
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Indianapolis
Kahn Tailoring Company
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Batiste Dreas
Nout
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Axminster
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Russia
Il Coupon
Berlin
Ray
Vici
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Pennsylvania Lines
Fquisville
Franklin
Edinburg
Columbus
Indi
Seymour
Crothersville
Scottsburg
Napolis
Vincenne S
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the Bandit
King
North Illinois Street
Lawrenceburg
Aurora
Greencastle
Terre Haute
Decatur
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Connersville
Rushville
Bloomingdale
ST. Louis
Pacific Coast
F. E. Hine
North Dinois Street
Indiana
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