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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1909

Page

5

Contrary Mary at Adelaide Thurston Theatre

Adelaide Thurston and Francis X Hope present the Edith Ellis comedy Contrary Mary in a modern New York satire. Miss Thurston shines as a witty society woman with a delicate touch and a strong supporting company enhances the evening. Joe Morris brings Too Many Wives to Sugar's Theatre with musical farce flair and stylish production.

Adelaide Thurston Francis X. Hope Edith Ellis New York Mary Joe Morris Sugar's Theatre Sugar’s Theatre Tonight Uncle Isidore Sugar’s Theatre

Assassin Named Inchan Antean Ties to Seoul Editor

In Harbin Manchuria Oct 28 the assassin of Prince Ito was identified as Inchan Antean former editor of a Seoul newspaper. He claimed membership in a twenty person Korean oath bound group to kill the Japanese statesman.

Harbin Manchuria Prince Ito Inchan Antean Seoul

Entertainments at Monroe Grand Street Theatre Delight Audiences

A lively evening at the Grand Street Theatre in Monroe featured a baseball themed film and a vaudeville lineup with "Love the Conqueror" set in England. Highlights included "Chasing the Ball" and "The Ordeal" with Edison renditions. Upcoming tours include Alla Nazimova in New Haven and William Gillette projects.

Ace Alla Nazimova New Haven William Gillette Secret Service

Annie Mack to Star in Harvest Moon in Atlantic City

Dancer Annie Mack will headline the new musical production The Harvest Moon by Augustus Thomas with its first production in Atlantic City. Charles J. Nose and Lina Abarbennell are to be featured in Henry Sav is the article mentions.

John Fox Delemeter Norris Margaret Anglin New York Helena Ritchie Charles Wyndham Mary Moore Mieris Brieux Tommy Lord Fauntleroy Annie Russell W. J. Locke Tdols Mabel Roebuck Leonore Harris Helen Orr Daley Blanche Weaver Messrs Orlando Daly Henry J Annie Mack Augustus Thomas Atlantic City Charles J. Nose Lina Abarbanell Henry Sav

Mrs Dalton play acquired by Shuberts for Florence Roberts

The late John Permoyer's play Mrs Dalton centers on stepdaughters love for a man and has been acquired by the Shuberts for Florence Roberts. It opened well in its first production. At the Ruby Theatre Miss Davis and Mr. Hanley draw large crowds with songs from the show and audience encores.

Miss Davis Mr. Hanley Ruby Theatre Heaven Hattiesburg

Accident Ends Student’s Life in Hunting Incident

Homer October 27 Joe Gaston 17 son of J B Gaston living six miles country accidentally shot himself while out hunting Dr P Gibson was summoned but could not save him and he died within an hour Rev J C Cox former Mount Lebanon College president has accepted pastorate of the Baptist church here native of Virginia noted for strong leadership will strengthen the church under his ministry

Homer Joe Gaston J. EB. Gaston P. Gibson J. C. Cox Mount Lebanon College Baptist Church Mr. Cox Virginia

Democratic Leaders Weighing Bryan Shift Toward Harmon

Washington October 27 Norman E Mack chairman of the Democratic national committee said he had nothing to say about reports to sidetrack William J Bryan and install Governor Judson Harmon of Ohio as party leader The Nation al Monthly recently carried Harmon’s article without praise for Bryan The remark followed Mack’s visit to Postmaster General Hitchcock who has served with President Taft for some time.

Washington Norman E. Mack Demoratic Rational Committee William J. Bryan Judson Harmon Ohio Mack Hitchcock Taft

Uncollected Taxes Revealed in 1908 Audits at Baton Rouge

State Traveling Auditor Archie M. Smith reports 1908 assessments showing total property taxed but no state taxes collected. Recapitulation totals 111,931.74 in taxes, state acreage and levee taxes not collected due to various causes amid adjustments and postponed accounts. The record lists multiple adjustments, reduced by court and affidavits, final taxes not paid at 168,981.64 with 57,049.90 postponed in litigation.

Baton Rouge Archie M. Smith Argicig Lin Ass. Cenit Eee

Wife's Lover Found Guilty in Axe Killing

Bertuna admits scuffle with Knecht after Knecht insulted his wife and West End dispute. He used an axe in the fight, claiming he did not intend to kill. Evidence includes a prior confession to District Attorney Adams regarding the lovers' affair.

Knecht West End Bertuna Germany Adams Henriques Sturges Adams

Pantry Staples and Food Items Listed in Digest

A catalog of groceries and ingredients includes toasted rice flakes a 10e package sauerkraut bulk olives dill pickles sour pickles bulk ketchup mangoes sweet mixed pickles prunes evaporated apples evaporated apricots graham flour prepared buckwheat pancake flour old fashion buckwheat fruit cake material orange peel lemon peel citron crystallized cherries pineapple dates figs shelled almonds shelled pecans shelled walnuts Limberger cheese brick cheese Swiss Edam pineapple cheese and full cream cheese soup materials lentils split peas green kernels pearl barley digestion aids Huntley Palmer's after dinner biscuits and after dinner mints dated 28 4t.

Business Men's Class Banquet Arrangements Committee Named

Mrs. A. J. Herring president of the Home Mission Society of the Methodist Church requests the committee on arrangements for the banquet of the Business Men's class to meet her at the church Friday afternoon. The committee includes Mesdames W. B. Clark S. W. Handy Henry Bernstein J. A. Herring John Munholland R. H. Wynn S. S. Keener O. V. Dawkins A. A. Gunby and others with Mrs A R Taylor chairing decorations and authority to select assistants.

A. J. Herring Home Mission Society of the Methodist Church W. B. Clark W. Handy Henry Bernstein J. A. Herring John Munholland R. H. Wynn S. S. Keener O. v. Dawkins A. A. Gunby A. G. Cook J. A. Johnson Sam Walker C. B. Johnson J. P. Parker, Jr D. G. Trousdale Eugene Shows C. L. Reed A. R. Taylor

Revival at First Baptist Church Gains Attendance

Revival services at the First Baptist Church show rising attendance and interest. Rev Bennett preaches with power as twenty six persons unite with the church since last Sunday morning, with services possibly concluding next Sunday night and much good anticipated.

First Baptist Church Bennett

Pictures for Today Pittburg Detroit Games

A brief film and sports page item notes Pictures shows complete game with prominent players. The love drama Love the Conquerer offers a clear plot and romantic setting. Chasing the Ball follows a bowling ball missing its mark. The Ordeal presents Victor Hugo’s Les Miserables focusing on Jean Valjean's second reform chapter.

Monroe England Edison Victor Hugo Jean Valjean Fantine

Vaudeville Week Schedule Highlights

The vaudeville for the remainder of the week lists Billy Doss the boy from Tennessee in a few minutes in Arkansas Reed and Bearl performing a song and dance sketch.

Billy Doss Cork Reed and Earl Tennessee Arkansas Reed and Bearl

Entrance Rules for Adults and Children

The notice states adults pay full admission and children under ten receive a discounted rate of 10 cents. All children over three years old must have a ticket for entry.

Wieder

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