Freckles and Derby Day Shine in Oregon Theater Program
A lively program featuring Freckles from Gene Stratton Porter and the Derby Day racing scene at the New Grand Theater includes strong performances by Edwin August Powers in a dramatic third degree scene, Frank Confer as McSweeney, Paul Reno as the Dutchman, and the chor us girls’ contest led by Frankie Howard and Dolly De Vint. The Edwards Merritt Comedy company also presented Running for May or with humor and clever bits, while Miss La Vera Reno and Miss Madge Wheeler impressed audiences with song and dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Confer
McSweeney
Paul Reno
Arem
Mr. Snyder
Frankie Howard
Dolly de Vint
Miss Norma
Miss Letta Janice
New Grand Theater
Edwards-Merritt Comedy Company
Frank
Sharpe
la Vera Reno
Madgeé Shuler
Orpheum Sunday Picture Program Highlights
The Orpheum presents a varied lineup featuring A Fighting Chance by Vitagraph with Rosemary Theby and Anna Steward, plus Edison’s What Happened to Mary seventh story. Kalem Roses of Yesterday and Selig A Song of Love add romance, with The New Pupil starring Augustus Phillips and Mabel Trummelle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Orpheum
Vitagraph
Rosemary Theby
Anna Steward
Falee
Edison
Mary
Kalem
Selig
Jack Nelon
Edna Bunyen
Orpheum Fri Program Includes Short Features
The bill lists A Fugitive at Bay Cine, Two reels, An unusual love story with a peasant and baron’s daughter, There Is Music in the Hair Vita graph with John Bunny and Flora Finch, Liebschnitz and Staccato, Broncho Billy and the Rustler’s Child by Essanay with Mr. G M Anderson, and Coming Sunday May 18 False to Their Trust, seventh tale in What Happened to Mary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Orpheum
Bay Cines Kline
Vitagraph
John Bunny
Flora Finch
Liebschnitz
Staccato
Essanay
Mr. G. M. Anderson
Mary
Seeing Double at The Pastime Theater
Sunday program highlights Vitagraph feature Seeing Double starring John Bunny and Miss Rose Tapley. The review calls Seeing Double a near perfect two act spectacle worth seeing twice. Also noted are The Pride of Innocence and The Tire of the Blood with praise for staging, acting, and romantic themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vitagraph
John Bunny
Rose Tapley
End of the Quest and California Bravest Girl program heyday
Friday’s bill offers Lubin two reel feature The End of the Quest with Edwin August in a tale of love and retribution followed by Kalem’s The Bravest Girl in California and a Ruth Roland Farce. Also shown Seven Years of Bad Luck starring Edison and The Millionaire's Playground in Palm Beach Florida with winter colony antics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubin
Edwin August
California
Kalem
Ruth Roland
Mr. Brennan
Mike Neilson
Edison
Palm Beach
Fla
The Crimson Cross and a Puritan Saga in Film
Sunday program features The Crimson Cross three reels Beluh opening in Salem Puritan days with scenes of Christ life as the Spanish captain explains the Rosary Pris cilla the Puritan maiden, final scenes back in New England. Indians attack during a burning scene and the captain dies fighting His Friend Jimmie. Also Nestor comedy about a bride posing as a boy and a lively Laugh able sequence. Animated Weekly No 6% lists the funeral of J P Morgan and soprano Miss Gladys Rahe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosy
Salem
Mass
Christ
Priscilla
New Fneland
Jimmie
Nestor
Jack
J. P. Morgan
Gladys Rahe
Half-Breed Parson at 1601 Bison Friday and Saturday
A two reel western military picture titled The Half Breed Parson appears at 1601 Bison Friday and Saturday. The film uses a big cast and carries the snap and dash typical of the 101 productions.
A Tasty Dilemma Between Two Juicy Steaks
The speaker ponders two equally appealing choices both described as tender and juicy steaks. The playful prompt echoes the appeal of a succulent cut, inviting a decision rooted in flavor and satisfaction.
Funeral Director John 8 Baker Services and Contacts
John 8 Baker, funeral director and licensed embalmer, operates opposite the post office with two funeral cars and 24 hour response. Phone Main 76. Also listed are Peter son Wilson attorneys at law in Smith Crawford building and Douglas W Bailey attorney at law over Taylor Hardware Co.
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John 8. Baker
Raley
Carter & Smythe, Attorneys At Law
American National Bank
James B. Perry
Office
Over Taylor Hardware Company
Peterson & Wilson
Attorneys At Law
Smith- Crawford Building
Douglas W. Bailey
Taylor Hardware Co
Frederick Steiner
Smith-Crawford Building
Johnson & Skrable
Despain Building
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Belair
Oregon Theater
Gene Stratton-Porter
Clarence Cohn
Tempo
Meuvint
Murray Music CO
New York
Crazy Patch
Carlisle College
Harold Lockwood
Amy Trask
Romantie
Jeane
Edleon
Augustus Phillips
Mabel Trummeile
F. O
Madam Kennedy
Athena
Oregon
Empire Meat Go
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K. of P
H. M. Elder
C. C
R. W. Fietcher
Pendleton
H. J. Rosenberg
W. R. Campbell
Hartman Abstract CO
Umatilla
Does
James Johns
Pres
H. Marsh
Bentley & Leffingwell Real Estate
Main Street
CITY
Thompson Street
Carney & Bradley
MV. Turley
M. D
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Blakeslee
Judd Building
D C. M'Nabb
Koeppen
Photte
East Court Street
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C. W. Lassen
M. Killip Veterinary College
Chicago
Amatilla Co
Rea
Bush Street
James A. Fee
George W. Coutts
Schmid
Lowell & Winter
Despain
Altu Street
Tallman Drug Co
V. Stroble
E. Court Street
James E. Sharp
Temple Building
East Oregonian Office
Justices Court
East Oregonian
Garfield, MD
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Ty Pang
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