Star Attractions Loom at La Crosse Theatre Season
Olga Nethersole headlines a winter lineup at the La Crosse theatre under manager Gage with other stars like Sarah Truax and Herbert Short. The program features Under Southern Skies and Way Down East, praised for reviving New England and Southern life drama, plus Ma's New Husband, a musical farce with a lively Toys of Nuremberg theme. The season opens October 16 and continues with diverse entertainments through October 22.
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Lottie Blake Parker
New England
Alabama
Shenandoah
Secret Service
Old Homestead
Shore Acres
la Crosse Theatre
Herbert Short
Culpepper
Scott and
Raynor
The Spider's Web comes to La Crosse stage next Saturday
Sarah Truax headlines the La Crosse theatre next Saturday October 19 under John Cort management in a new play by John Hutchins The Spider's Web Miss Truax has proven her merit in recent years as Roma in The Eternal City Henrietta in The Two Orphans The Princess Irma in The Prince of India and Ann in Man and Superman and is regarded as one of America's stellar lights with much anticipated this season.
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Sarah Truax
la Crosse Theatre
John Cort
John Hutchins
Miss Truax
Roma
Henrietta
Irma
Prince of
India
Ann
America
Tuneful Tunes and Witty Dialogue Spark a Show
A lively program features tuneful, racy music and a wealth of popular song hits. Bright dialogue and clever humor complement performances, promising an entertaining, stage-worthy evening.
The Littl Homestead at Long Stock Company Show
The Littl Homestead, presented by the Frank E. Long Stock Company, features a New England folk tale with Frank E. Long and Nana Sullivan leading a cast including Chas Mortimer T Jackson Will H Brune Jimy Ryan and Mack Sadalli. Ladies Bertha Davidson Dorothy Woods Lillian Lawler Jessie B Wallace also appear with between acts by Mocksard Alli Brumo and Dorothy Woods.
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Littl
Frank E. Long
W. B. Gatten
New England
Nana Sullivan
Chas. Mortimer
Do. T. Jackson
Will H. Brune
Jimy Ryan
Mack Sadalli
Volunteer Organist hailed in rural Vermont tale at La Crosse Grand
A Wisconsin audience enjoyed The Volunteer Organist at the Grand theater as a wholesome rural drama set in a Vermont village. The play centers on Tom Sturgis, a repentant wanderer who joins the church choir, befriends the minister and log cutter’s daughter, and rescues a life, with strong performances by Fred Campbell and Richard Sherman shaping the village tale.
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Vermont
Pinister
Tom Sturgis
Harry Johnstone
Harold Roberts
Eaci
London
England
Fred Campbell
Howard Sturgis
Richard Sherman
Nathaniel Mansfild
Francis Dawson
Frederick Maynard
Hubbard Griffin
Hanford Scott
George Lewis
Ebb Utter
Phil McCarthy
Frank Boyle
Sam Yokem
Pauline Eckhart
Grace Barrett
Lucretia Barrett
Virginia Fairfax
Fanny Carter
Prince of Pilsen Plays To Record Los Angeles Run
The Prince of Pilsen, a Pixley Luder operetta, continues strong in Los Angeles and San Francisco with repeated bookings at major houses. At the New Van Ness theatre, its business rivals even Madame Butterfly's record as it plays to large, devoted crowds following its many prior engagements in the area.
New North Side Theatre to Open Tuesday Night
The North Side theatre will open Tuesday under Mr Sticknoer with a penny arcade, moving pictures direct from New York, illustrated songs, and a five daily performance schedule including matinees for women and children. Planned as a first class vaudeville venue next year, it will feature top artists and a city parade on opening night.
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North Side
Ong
Sticknoer
St. Cloud Street
Exchange & State Bank
la Crosse
New York
Olga Nethersole to Visit La Crosse Theatre
Noting a rare local appearance by a famed stage actress, Olga Nethersole will visit the La Crosse theatre on December 2. The event promises heightened anticipation among playgoers for a performance by the renowned actress.
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Olga Nethersole
la Crosse Theatre
Girl Pride in Photo Sparks Self Reflection
A description notes a girl feels pride in a photograph of herself yet remarks the image does not resemble her. This prompts reflection on appearance and self-identity in the moment.
Bijou Theatre Promises Strong Vaudeville Season
Manager Schuberg says stars are drawing bigger pay and this week’s Bijou program shines with Walt Terry and Nellie Elmer in dance Charles B Nelson and Mamie Milledge and Walter McCullough in a high class stunt Next week features Buster the youngster and his dog La Page sisters and Glenning and Russell Also moving pictures and an illustrated song top the bill Shows will be improved and season looks auspicious for first class vaudeville experiences.
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Bijou
Walt Terry
Nellie Elmer
Charles B. Nelson
Mamie Milledge
Walter McCullough
Buster
la Page Sisters
Glenning
Russell
Schuberg
Arnica Salve Heals Sores Piles and Chilblains
Out of sight, out of mind revival of an old saying for Buecklen's Arnica Salve. Treated wounds disappear under its healing influence and piles and chilblains are relieved. Guaranteed by O. T. Erhart, Druggist. 25c.
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Buecklen
O. T. Erhart
Crystal Theatre Offers Fresh Films Three Times Weekly
The Crystal theatre at 318 Main street under manager Bill Hill shows moving pictures and illustrated songs three times a week to avoid monotony. The programs feature foreign scenes and customs, with Hill and Van Norman performing illustrated songs. On Sunday Hill will read or perform a Yankee sketch between shows.
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Crystal Theatre
Main Street
Hill
Mr. Hill
van Norman
James Whitcomb Riley
Sings at St Marys Church Sunday Treat for Congregation
Master Harry Johnstone formerly of Brompton oratory London will sing at morning services at St Marys Church. He will perform again Monday Oct 14 at the La Crosse theater as part of a program by The Volunteer Organist. His voice is praised for sweetness power and wide range.
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St. Mary’s Church
Harry Johnstone
Brompton Oratory
London
England
la Crosse Theater
Johnstone
May weds December in quiet ceremony amid silver lining
A discreet wedding tale notes May and December tying vows in a subtle tie with a nod to the hopeful silver lining. The ceremony appears intimate, unpublicized, and attended by close companions, reflecting a private union.
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Gage
Ocean
Miss Nethersole
East
South
Nuremberg
Fritz Heine, Sr
Gretchen
Toyland
Sam Morris
Toys
Morris
Germany
The
St. Paul
Sarah Truax IN “the Spider's Web
Crosse Theatre
Ted Prince of
Pilsen
Penny Arcade
Ple
Crystal Pictures
Mane
Ager Bill
St. Mary's Church
McCauly Patter
Dorothy Woods
Will H. Bruno
Mock
Alli
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