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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1909

Page

5

The Witty Romance of Cervantes in a Humorous Picture

A vivid note on Cervantes rich romance praised as a masterpiece while a filmversion promises humor pathos and grotesque comedy. Mystic Melodies promises dreamlike music powered visions and Sealed Instruction sets action in Washington with early White House scenes.

Miguel Cervantes Washington White House

Parsifal at Sugar Theatre Promises Dramatic Splendor

Wagner opera Parsifal will be staged at Sugar Theatre on Monday December 6 with a strong supporting company and elegant production. The article highlights the battle between Light and Darkness and the tender conflict involving a virtuous youth and a seductive woman. The showtime is 7 45 PM.

Wagner Sugar Theatre Martin & Emery Sugar’s Theatre

Grand audience applauds vaudeville acts at the Grand

An enthusiastic crowd at the Grand praised Min or and Vincent in a comedy sketch and John Willenbrunk the black face comedian. The review urges readers to see the acts and notes manager Peck must handle expected crowds tonight and tomorrow. Don Quixote is teased as a thrilling classic.

the Grand Minor Vincent John Willenbrunk Peck

Arrest of Billy Girard Returns to Jail Pace

The Vicksburg Herald reports the arrest of Billy Girard, once a notorious young criminal. Captain Charlie Stites welcomes his return to custody after a past robbery and assault on Steven Ryan, a carpenter, with accomplice George Dece. Dece received a county farm sentence after escaping Ursina farm. Girard had prior arrests for holding up a stranger on Washington Street, though no conviction followed.

Charlie Stites Billy Rankin Farm George Dece Steven Ryan Girard Dece Mr. Ryan Klein and Carl Streets Captain Stites Ursina Washington Street

Wedding Turns to Tragedy as Bridesmaid Dies on Day

In El Paso on December 2 a bridesmaid Miss Margaret Bacon died of heart failure on the wedding day of Miss Caroline Fall daughter of Judge A B Fall. Decorations were torn down at the First Presbyterian church and the couple married at the bride’s home to Mahlon Thatcher Everhart of Pueblo.

el Paso Tex Margaret Bacon Evansville Ind Caroline Fall A. B First Presbyterian Church Mahlon Thatcher Everhart Pueblo Col

Unconventional Evidence in Cotton Mill Case Ends in Fines

Judge Schulze presided as J. R. Staunts faced a beating charge against Nora Malone. It emerged they were cohabiting without marriage. Staunts fined 25 dollars plus 50 days jail. the King’s Daughters had reported the couple. Malone’s four children attended. judge warned of potential custody if conduct did not improve.

Staunts

MOUND NOTES OF FELL ILL AND LOCAL EVENTS IN DECEMBER

Mr Carter F Thompson fell from a top step breaking his left arm in two places and bruises. He was sent to Vicksburg to a sanitarium for treatment with hopes of early return home. A rice farm well has reached over 180 feet and struck rock slowing progress. A card party at Mrs H D Stetsons enjoyed by a nice crowd. An autos trip from Mound to Tallulah to see the Wood Sisters promises a good time and a cool ride.

King Edward Accepts Arbitrator Role in Alsop Dispute

King Edward through the Foreign Office formally accepts the invitation to act as arbitrator in the Alsop claim dispute between the United States and Chile.

London Edward Foreign Office Alsop United States Chili

Clear Complexion Promise from Foley Urine Laxative

An advertisement urges using Foley's Urine Laxative for constipation and liver troubles claiming it stimulates organs and cleanses the system. Sold by Dr. D. H. Key.

Foley D. H. Key

Murphy Appointment Question Remains Open

The fragment hints at internal debate over who Murphy intends to appoint, with uncertainty about the final decision and possible contenders.

Movie Listings Include Classics and Music Driven Plays

The page highlights Don Quixote and Mystic Melodies from Gaumont, Sealed Instructions from Selig, and a White House setting for a dramatized tale. It emphasizes day drama and artistically planned stories centered on music's power.

Gaumont Selig White House

John Willinbrink Blackface Comic Sketch Draws Attention

A blackface comedian named John Willinbrink performs a sketch that attracts notice for its era style and local reception, highlighting entertainment trends and public responses within the scene.

John Willinbrink

Admission ticket pricing for adults and children

Admission details indicate adults pay 1s 6d while children over 10 pay 10 cents. All children over 3 must have a ticket.

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