Old Actors Home Born From 1880s Theatre Fund Plan
In winter 1882 New York stage managers formed the Actote Fond to aid theatre workers. A 1902 home on Staten Island opened as the Actors' Fund Home, funded by Aldrich and others, housing veterans and supporting actors nationwide. Notable residents recall Forrest, Davenport, Langdon, and Langdon era memories.
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New York
Strooklyn
Actote
Priscipe
Lester Wallach
Fee
Ao M. Palmer
Laurel Wrobman
Theodore Moss
Lester Wallark
Edwin
California
Texas
Sretire
Lavala Aldrich
al Layman
Empire Theater
Peaaly
Aldrich
Tayman
Hayman
Alfricd
Wayman
New York Herald
the Herald
Oipress
Telegraph
Cable
Tve
Bevteen
Philadelphia
Murcago
Beechlawn
Richard Penn Smith
West Brighton
Staten Island
Actors’ Fund
Joseph Jefferson
Holl
Forrest
Davenpmirt
Latgdit
Davenport
Lawren
Germon
Wallack Stock Company
Miss German
Mra Hliandeth Daurders
San Francisco
Charles Goorelee
Nir Geniles
Gentales
Han
Mealaines Morton, Brennan and
Campbell
Onler
Howard County Special Elections for Road Districts
The Howard county court orders special elections to decide if Payette and nascow shalt organuie efebtamile road districts. Residents up to the importance of ROW mivaits and related road work along the celta route croneestale high was completed.
Judge’s Gratitude Echoes in Youthful Aid
A brief note from a judge thanks a young man and Jenner Tilton for their kindness. The judge expresses heartfelt gratitude and vows repayment in a hopeful, old fashioned tone.
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Rion
Jenner
Tilton
Bilton
Local Church Missed Service Amid Cold Weather
A fragment notes Brother Hiesty could not attend the church service on Stateday due to a cold. The report includes a quip about being wet and relates it to the day for taking up the missionary collection.
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Hiesty
Great School of Medicine and Dentistry Exam Success
A fragment from a 1900s discussion praising medical and dental education in the United States. It cites Harvard and St Louis University as examples of high exam success and notes President Jobe and others commenting on class quality and admission records. The text emphasizes ongoing prestige of American medical and dental schools.
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United States
America
St Louis University School of Dentistry
Harvard
Jotine
St Lawes
Surceasful
Bt Ladies University
Jobe & Prie
Easy to Arrange Do You Know What Fortyrmte
A fragment from a 19th century dialogue shows a young lady and a laddie conversing about plans for a private outing with a parental note. The text reveals a patronizing tone and concern about taking children and home boundaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taming Ty Eo
Wwe
Rhiidnen
Convicted Ambereweer's Trial Yields Mixed Verdict
The court delivered a mixed verdict after a jury weighed charges of theft and assault. Prosecutors pressed for a guilty ruling, while defense counsel argued insufficient evidence. The judge indicated sentencing would follow, with likely implications for the defendant’s future.
Vegetable Compound Promises Relief for Female Ills
Waurika Oklahoma woman credits Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for restoring health after seven years of suffering from recurring female ailments. A second testimony from Massachusetts notes similar recovery with Lydia E Pinkham’s preparations. The ad urges continued use when doctors offer little help. Bates & Kinnear, Stewart Building, Houston, Texas, promote the product and related purifiers.
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Lydia FE
Mass
Iya B. Pirkhan
Janerra Bates
Huntington
Lydia E. Minkham
Ian
Bioston
Texas
Esinal
Snivestim
Bates A Kinnear
Stewart Building
Houston
Ten
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Irtyane
Melinettes
Rosalinda
Jamillee
Dave
Adelaide
Weerern
Charkateush Fren
Tie Westairs
Williard
Tate Gine
McCullough Wireen
Wendurton
Peer
Jatersin
Cerrett
Edwin Hooth
Me Forrest
Murton
Ohter
George Fox
Samel Chester
George Morton
Ms Chester
Morton
Alty
Harry Langdon
Harry
Adelaide Neilson
Charlotte Cushman
Elim Logan
Langdon
Lunner Parts
SM Oar
M.E Church
W. L. Scarborough
Rev. H H. Johnson
Board of Church Exterson
Columbia
Scarborough Waselweiel
Sh H. Johnson
Church Oaten
Mivomfeld
Chaienne
Pieth
Hertlin
CMM
Mbene
Latkieman
Weniger Py
Laos
Bella
Dali
Gohpore
Nantes
Rene
Mets
Bitveren Wellevia
Willetti Oval
Celine
Lee de
Ieee
WoBf
Gellettenn
Wertiin
Piven Rina
Boston
Bevtenwink Ntatine
Fiteert Wilh
Carroli
Yue Withers
Ifelie
Howe
Sherwell
Mayies Metros
Clark
Sime
Aker Manion
Bhiting
Pavel Treair
Giaew Steliin
Jo Biwer
Billie
Ien
Westy
Eiaenanari
Eigen Mayer Stathert
Pattombung Pareylt TB Rea
Cimeult Hoa
Ennines
LL. Pasir Seigeetnitte Wrary
Brecker Rites
Medicine and Dentistry
Ambereweer
Golttr
Tie Corer
Sipeerity
Ulwave
Cartyrle
Lydia E. Pinklham
Pew Carey AG
Sre
San Wan Tor
Dl&ck
Camas Prabie
ST. Louis
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