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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1909

Page

3

The Everlasting Auction and Ben Hur at the Moore

The Moore Theatre hosts a week of Ben Hur with grand spectacle and emotional appeal. A new “Everlasting Auction” pageant features acrobats and a dramatic finale with “The Beautiful Valley of Andoche” plus two novel trick scenes. The program includes the Laken animal act with African lions, European legulists, and a large symphony concert by the Meattie Orchestra.

Barelles Ieto Andoche Nikins

Pantages to Stage Unique Act With Barnyard Echoes

Next week the Pantages venue plans a novelty show featuring the Ficco s Midgete four little men, comedy singing, and acrobatic work. The program also includes boxing exhibitions, a rural dramatic sketch by Walter H. Tenh and troupe, and a sequence titled Nellie David. Additional acts include Marl and Bart in character clashes, plus songs and crossfire comedy. The Seattle theater runs a strong dramatic program with Adrift in the World and intense heart themes.

Pantages Walter HH. Tenh Seattle Sopians

The Third Avenue Theatre Announces Week of Plays and Lectures

The Allen Curtin company performs A Runaway Honeyman at the Third Avenue theatre this week. Lambert stock company resumes melodrama with Louisiana setting and a visit by a celebrant. A Canadian born leader with German roots presents a lecture on Weimar and Rome music, plus a mixed program of works by major composers and newer pieces, featuring baritone Thomas Pennell in the evening program.

Third Avenue Allen Curtin Honeyman Lambert Wtock Company Louisiana Fenttely Moly Ae Teal Heatton Weimar Rome Waenefeld Sophie Enter Erledheim Fu.low Jone m Ucher Ambatt Oltal Thomas Pennell

Lost escort and purse theft leads to arrest

K C Denny a waiter was arrested by Patrolman Prothero on complaint by Miss Paula Holt who accuses him of stealing her purse containing $10. Holt boarded a car Thursday with Denny who was to drive her to a social event. Denny kept her purse on board then left the car with it and money. She chased him when he ran away, bringing the incident to police.

K. C. Denny Prothero Paula Holt Denny Miss Holt Holt

Memorial Tablet for Lincoln Erected in Chicago

A bronze memorial tablet is to be erected by the G A R to mark the wigwam site where Lincoln learned of his presidential nomination. The project has been in planning for a year and will be placed in Chicago, January 16.

Chicago U. P Bronse Lincoln

Woman Hurt in Moore Theatre Fall at Stage Entrance

Mrs. C. M. Howe of West Seattle sustained painful bruises two fractured ribs and possible internal injuries in a fall outside the Moore theatre while awaiting a friend in the Alaskan play. She was taken to a hotel for treatment and will not be moved home soon. A $100 fine was levied yesterday by Justice John B. Gordon against KR Nakamura and J Kino for extreme cruelty to a horse.

Senigat Mra. C.M. Howe West Seattle Moore Theatre Friend John B. Gordon KR. Nakamura J. Kino

Thompson's Eatery Promises Satisfaction at Corner Second Ave

A concise ad-like note invites readers to Thompson's for good meals. It directs to the corner of Second Avenue and Marion, promising satisfaction for diners seeking a reliable place to eat.

Thompson's Second Ave Marion #1

Legislators Grin at Acoustical Joke in House

A Washington territory report from Olympia notes new lawmakers complain about the acoustics in the legislative hall. Whispered conversations echo and travel across the chamber, while reading clerks and speakers struggle to be heard amid wires and devices that do little to help.

Bible Teachers to Hold Institutes on Countywide Sundays

King County Sunday School Institute series set to begin Monday January 18 and run through January 30 announced by President Joseph L. Garvin and the King County Sunday School association in Olympia. Legislative notes mention House rules adopted for current session and vetoed bills from last session to be reviewed January 21.

King County Joseph L. Garvin The King County Bunday School Association Olympia Slayden House

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