Curious bits of history of the Kemble acting family
In 1753 English theatre manager John Weed opposed his daughter’s marriage to actor Roger Kemble. He relented, noting the groom’s modest acting. Their descendants became a famous stage dynasty including Sarah Siddons, John Philip Kemble, and Fanny Kemble. Adelaide Kemble also rose in fame. her son married General Grant’s daughter.
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A. W. Macy
John Weed
Englash
Roger Kemble
Sarah
Adelaide
General Grant
Oklahoma Mute Federation Names State Officers
The federation lists officers including President Mrs Judith Horton Guthrie and First Vice President Mrs L J Went Reno, with posts for Education Juvenile Mothers Press Music Art and more. The group aims to grow by adding ten clubs this year and plans continued outreach to clubs and individuals.
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Boley
The
Oklahoma Mute Federation
Mra
Judith
Horton
South Second Street
Guthrie
Mra L
East Wade Street
Reno
A. Wortham
McAlester
M. M. Matheiieon
Mra. Huffman
Oklahoma City
Ruby S. Scott
East Grant
Ethel Ellison
Admire Street
el Teno
Anna Cooper
Eufania
Elizabeth S
Bertha Garrett
East Springer
Yay Barbour
Grand Avenue
el Reno
Cottrell Kant
Youra
M&s. JC
Tulsa Star Sees Rise in Circulation Under New Manager
G. W. Harrison, new circulation and advertising manager, attended the A M H conference at Red Bird and the State Baptist convention at McAlester this week. He added over a hundred names to Tulsa Star circulation and expects continued growth, crowning the paper as a leading Southwest race publication.
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Tulsa Sar
G. W. Harrison
Red Bird
State Baptist Convention
McAlester
Stara
Tulsa Star
Southwest
Harrison
Star
Ume
United States
Lamb and Snuff Box Misadventure Recalled by Howe
A Londin Chronicle note recounts Charles Lamb and Howe walking on Hampstead Heath and vowing to quit snuff. After tossing the snuffbox, Howe laments a worsening night, later finding Lamb jokingly asking if the box has been recovered, while Lamb itself retrieves a pinch from paper in Howe’s waistcoat.
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Hamatead Meath
Charles Lamb
Howe
Hampstead Heath
Furse
Brambi
Ana L
Londos Chronicle
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North Detroit St
Katie Baldridge
Star Cloning Parlor
Uyo
Lone Star Shop
East Archer Street
Shakespeare Johnson
Nichol Hat
North Main S
Northside Furniture
Phone
North Main Street
Stete
A. Darlyshire
Rochester, Jlt
National Biscuit Company
Biscuit
Uneeda
Lamb
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