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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1908

Page

9

Metz von Frieburg Musical at Grand Opera

RT Wilson, famed singer and dialect comedian, headlines Old New York Was Dutch at the Grand on Tuesday. The dramatic musical tale, set in 1670s New York with Col. Nico, Pater Stuyvesant, and Metz von Frieburg, blends romance, comedy, and song in an engaging historical narrative.

RT Wilson New York America Old New York Pater Stuygerant Richard Nicniis India Poul Mickerbocker Metz von Frieburg Me Wilton Leven Mr. Wilson Watson Ant Welderachn Frantein Meilley Tom Moore AL. H. Wilson

Uncle Tom’s Cabin Actor Recounts Box Office Heckler

A barnstorming company failed to pay salaries to the actor who played Uncle Tom. During a performance a girl asked where Heaven was, and the actor, momentarily off script, answered that Heaven was in the box office.

Rohrt Edeson Mofy Tittle Hya Uncle Tom Eva

The Devil Draws Crowds at Hammerstein’s New York Run

Sensational tabloid style notes Jesse L. Lasky’s "The Devil" generating big crowds at Hammerstein’s in New York, rivaling regular productions as its run continues.

Jesse L. Lasky Devil Hammerstein's New York

Legacy of stage legends and New York theater powerhouses

A survey highlights Edmund Breese’s six year daily stage run with rare breaks for London and return, Edgar Selwyn’s dual role in Pierre and His People and real estate ventures, and miscellaneous memoirs of stars like Miss Hot Stab and Henry B Harris. It notes varied careers from acting and writing to production and property dealings in New York and beyond.

Edmund Breese Lion ‘and the Mould” Company England London Edgar Selwyn Gilbert Parker Pierre and His Beardes Deng New York New ‘York

Sparrow and Ruth Sign Contracts for Stage Plays

Fenty Harris announces the sealing of contracts between Elmer Blaney Hardy and Hobert Jhe for the Osfandars and Sharny plays. Geraldine Bonner is involved in the writing. The Osfandars will have a New York premiere early in December.

Fenty Harris Elmer Blaney Hardy Hobert Jhe Geraldine Bonner Sharny New York

Premium awards for Percheron stock and cattle shows

The text lists premiums for Percheron horses and cattle with ages and award levels. It references imported Percheron stallions and mares, various age brackets, and first and second premiums, plus notes on brood mares and calves. Details appear garbled but indicate a livestock premium system.

Gromit Cole Arstyresiae Tarim Myst pFiin

Merchants National Bank Statement Shows Increased Assets

The Merchants National Bank reports assets near one million one hundred thousand dollars in a new statement to the comptroller. The report notes gains since the last filing and cites evidence of improved liquidity amid concerns over a fraud case involving a carver at a major local institution.

Merchants National Bank Merchants National Hi Alco

Monongahela High School Athletc League meets in Fairmont

The Monongahela High School Athletic League 1A holds a meeting in Fairmont this afternoon to arrange the football schedule for the season. Attending from the city are Mr. King and Mr. McConkey. League members may include Clarksburg, Marion, Mannington, Morgantown, Gration, and perhaps Shinnison.

Fairmont King McConkey The Ciy High School Clarksburg Mairmont Mannington Morgantuwt Gration Shinnsion

Fragmentary note on political wager and a hospital patient

The text references a bet about Virginia election results and mentions Rudyard Kiplin Bent, son of the Rev and Mrs P L Bent from Fridgeport, with a hospital stay and prior surgeries. The fragmentary report lacks coherent facts and dates.

Rudyard Kiplin Bent P. L. Bent Fridgeport SS Mary's Hospital Sppendfeltis

Going to School with Florence Jackson Trio

Mire Florence Jackson and two companions from Parkersiuta plan to travel to Washington to spend the winter at the Episcopal Cathedral school.

Florence Jackson Mikee Katherine Gillett Katherine Burns Parkersiuta Tomorow Washington Episcopal Cathedral School

Nobles to Meet Monday Night Camp Session

All Brother Nobles will meet Monday night in their Camp with Bastien of importance. G. Jenking serves as commander-in-chief.

Bastien G.” Jenking

Fragmented Lines on Life and Change

The passage reflects on memory and friendship with cryptic phrases about longing and chance. It speaks of jealousy at home and the elusive present versus future, noting how a chance trade could shape a person’s path from youth to skilled craft.

Minstrel star Wilson to appear at the Grand

Early teaching shaped Wilson as a famed minstrel singer once with Barlow and Wilson. Sitney R. Elis supports his rise as a leading singing comedian on the American stage. GH Warner of Bridgeport and S L Stevenson from Folsom are noted in the reporting.

Ath. Wilson Emment Mr. Wilson Barlow & Wilsot Primrose & West Sitney R. Elis Progresacy Wilson Warner Bridgeport L. Stevenson Folsom

Pythians Call Meeting Over Death of Charles Parri

Knights of Pythias lodge No. 20 invites members to a meeting tonight at the Davig Show store to discuss the death of Charles Parri. William A. Blair is requested to attend.

William A. Blair Knights of Pythiag Lode Davig Show

Marriage Licenses Issued To Hamo And Stout

A fragment reports a marriage license issued Saturday for Charles J. Hamo and Arthur Stout. The note mentions the couple and the ceremony timing but lacks location and further details.

Charles J. Hamo Arthur Stout

Famous Sig Perkins Company to Perform at Grand Opera House

Madness and night show announced for October 3 at the Grand Opera House. The Sig Perkins Company, known for years of touring as an enduring troupe, makes its first visit to town with matinee prices for children and the band or the Seauot to play.

Saturay Grand Opera Howe Sig Perkins Company Muecens Poystar

Deeds Recorded in Scrambled Ledger of Transfers

Fragments show transfers between multiple individuals and entities across unnamed townships. Entries mention properties, acreages, street names, and districts with numerous garbled spellings and partial phrases.

Amusing Story Told About Al H Wilson's Niece

The tale features Golden-voiced Al H Wilson and his five year old niece Ruth. A nurse escorts Ruth with the nursemaid and Ruth repeats a naughty word told by a child. Her father questions who informed on her, and the girl insists she told the truth.

al. H. Wilson al. A. Wilson Ewiine New York Ruth Ruthy

Crane En Tour Ends With George Ade’s Father and the Boys

Crane unexpectedly returns from a Seashore trip reporting full health. He premiered in Atlantic City on September 24 in George Ade’s Father and the Boys. Crane praised the cast and noted dissatisfaction with Burfiend’s latest work affecting the play’s charm.

George Ade Wiliam Crane New -York Carlabag Crany Ani Tie Georgee Ade Atlante City Avery Burfi

Played in China Henry Harrie aqnoubeds early production

An early English play by Dr Leopold Kampf of Krakow and Marthe Morton was produced in Chinese in Canton on September 4 with native actors. It marks one of the first Western plays staged in Amelia, in the Celestial Kingdom.

Henry Harrie Leopold Kampf Crakow Aumting Polan

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