Spencer Finley and Rise of Cincinnati Theaters
Spencer Finley, a pioneer of vaudeville in Washington, became manager of the Hiawatha Theater and later the Lincoln Theater in Cincinnati. His leadership revived the Lyceum Theater, turning it from a failed venture into a thriving showplace. He balanced multiple roles, engaged in civic work, and drew interest from firms planning new local theaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Amusement Company
Cincinnati
Lincoln Theater
Queen City
Lyceum Theater
Finley
Washington
Standard Investment Company
The
Washington Bee
Elmwood Place Guests and Local Moves Report
Dayton visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Robert George stay with Mrs. Israel Lewis on McGregor Avenue. Mrs. Ellen Duncan returns to Chicago after a long visit. Maggie Fowler hosts relatives from Dayton. Alabama visitors LaMont and Miss Clark visit family. Joe Mealy leaves Dow Drug Co to work on Walnut Hills. S H Brown praised for Union work. First Baptist Rally draws visiting preachers. Forlice and Simms attend a Lockland convention. Gentrys visit son in Cleveland. Bates couple called Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert George
Dayton
Ohio
Israel Lewis
McGregor Avenue
J. E. Forlice
E Simms
Lockland
Jeff Gentry, Sr
Cleveland
Mrs. Bates
School for Girls near Nicholasville Ky Offers $9 Monthly Tuition
A good normal and grammar school for girls sits eight miles from Nicholasville on the Lexington Danville pike. It features a two acre campus, a 200 acre farm, and board plus tuition at nine dollars per month. The school emphasizes nonsectarian yet Presbyterian support, finishing teachers from reputable colleges, and scholarships for needy girls. Fall term begins October 6 and winter term January 1. inquiries go to H W McNair or Mrs M E McNair in Nicholasville Ky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholasville
Lexington - Danville
Northern Presbyterian Church
H. W. McNair
M. E. McNair
Nicholasville, Ky
Mixed Up Meeting at the Y Commemoration Night
Hon Robert R Jackson of Chicago spoke at a commemoration of emancipation after being sent by campaign managers. Ten speeches allowed at the Y forced him to depart from his prepared oratory. His remarks stirred the crowd before a banquet at Crescent Club Rooms Hotel Sterling hosted by Henry M Higgins Jr featuring harmony material and ample dishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Robt. R. Jackson
Chicago
Henry M. Higgins
Crescent Club
Hotel Sterling
Harding and Harmony
Officers Elected by Ohio State Insurance Board Knights of Pythias
The Knights of Pythias Ohio State Insurance Board met in Columbus and elected officers Captain S T Sneed as president John W Harris as secretary and Henry M Higgins as treasurer The order has 7000 members in Ohio with 30000 in reserve fund and 8000 in Liberty bonds The board audits death claims quarterly with 6000 paid this quarter and receipts totaling 8000 Col John S Lamb newly appointed district deputy visits the five lodges in the sixth district Palestine Company B closes its drill season after thirty three years of success
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State Insurance Board
Knights of Pythias
Columbus
Ohio
S. T. Sneed
John W. Harris
Henry M. Higgins
John S. Lamb
K. of P
Palestine Company B
Beware of the Organized Hornets Nest Joke
A team driver boasted of his aim with a lash claiming he could reach any object named. He demonstrated touching a leaf in a hedge and a hornet's nest. The stranger challenged him and noted the hornets nest is an organization, not an object.
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J. H. Leventhal
O. D
5Th Street
Central Avenue
Maggie E. Williams
Lavina Avenue
O'Bryonville, W. H
J. G. Hillman
E. Lynn Street
Covington, KY
Madisonville
E. L., Gifford
Chandler St
Mad
Henry C Rocker
Walnut St
West
Eighth Street
Cincinnati, O
Sia
Mars Mattie Brooks
Arms
Walnut Hills
K. C. Harris
Mme D. L. Butterstalr
O’bryon
Vmis
Hattie M. Castleman
Washington Terrace
Woodburn
Norman G. Ker
Anna Howard Matthews
West Eighth i
Reginald E. Beamon
W. Fifth ST
John
Clara Stevens
Wood
T. Spencer Finley
Hattie Bell Payne
West Fourth Street
Incinnati
J. H. Toran
Eureka
Barr Street
Cimcimmati
Golden Moon, Proprietor
Phone West
W. 8Th Street
New Motor Herree
Ellis & Hill
W. Fifth Street
Y. Park
Hiawatha Theater
Fnney
Theater
Elmwood Place
Ellen Duncan
Ill
Maggie Fowler
Mrs. LaMont
Miss Clark
Alabama
Joe Mealy
Dow Drug Co
S. H. Brown
First Baptist Church
School For Girls
W. 7Th St
Pottschmidt’s
Seventh Avenue Sanitary
W. Sth
Hamilton County Bank
Woodburn Avenue
E. H. Matthews
Fred D. McCoy & Co
West Ninth Street
Anna Harrison
West Sixth Street
Gordon Hotel
Ashland Ave
Chapel Street
W. Napoleon Bryant
Leo. O. Vaught
Samuel Wides
Cor
Park & Chapel St.s
the “K
Kittrell Bros
Prop
Chapel St
Ziegler-Schaefer Co
Eastern Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio
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