Pinafore review omits spark due to amateur instruction
A reader notes last evening's amateur production of Pinafore shows strong chorus but suffers from lack of lightness and charm. Soloists are capable but voices lack volume for the stage. the overall performance is solid yet solemn, with improved training urged.
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Pinafore
Emily Wakefield
Titusville
Dr. McAlpine
Miss Bell
Bell
Dr. Ine
Arudie
Keene
Springtime Pulse and County Trials
County news spotlights a lively spring with nature waking, roads drying, and a plow starting. A fire at Ira Nichols store scorched the saloon interior. rumors blame him though insurance covers Crawford Mutual. Nearby mishaps include a shingle mill accident and a dramatic elopement plot with Varley money. A Scranton divorce case features a juror protesting cross examination, delaying the trial to next term.
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Arather
Scranton
Council
AFGHANS WIN A VICTORY AT STIRRING FRONTIER FIGHT
Beiges special despatch from St Petersburg reports a fresh battle where Russians were defeated and retired with heavy losses amid Afghan frontier clashes. Daily News correspondent cites another engagement on the Afghan frontier. 1700 Russians engaged, nearly all killed. The House of Commons votes 95 million credit after a powerful Gladstone speech.
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Bressers
Beige
St. Petersburg
Lowpox
Daily News
House of Commons
Gladstone
Malaria Epidemic Strikes Plymouth Pa Residents Flee
In Plymouth, a town of seven thousand along the Susquehanna, an malaria and typhoid fever outbreak terrifies locals. Over one thousand cases reported, many families prostrated, nearly a hundred deaths. Disease blamed on filthy streets. public meetings held. county Medical Society aid summoned.
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Wirkesbarre
Plymouth
Susquehanna River
County Medical Society
Clarendon Notes From Town and Surroundings
T E Cogswell manager of the Warren of Warren visited Clarendon this week. W D Bucklin left Titusville to be with relatives last Tuesday night. YM Jones known as Butch set a trout-catching record with 130 caught in a day. Clarendon Orchestra played a dance in Irvington last Friday night to broad approval. Henry Howard moved to new quarters on High Street last Tuesday. A Buhay moved his clothing store to Renova Pa with clerk Wood Dunbaw. James Brown spent part of last week in Sheffield and returned home Monday. North Clarendon April 29. er OF
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T. E. Cogswell
Warren
W. D. Bucklin
Titusville
Curry
Y M Jones
Henry Howard
High Street
A. &. Buhay
Renova
Woo. Dunbaw
Jas. Brown
Sheffield
North Clarendon
Spring Creed In Brief Highlights Local Life
A blizzard arrives Tuesday prompting calls for a brief respite. Notable resident Mrs. Russel Clark, visiting from Columbus, is praised for intellect though her stay is temporary. Willing Workers society grows weekly with officers listed. R. T. of T. group also meets Fridays with a full slate of officers. Spring Creek, April 29.
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Russel Clark
Columbus
Elder Salmonds
Milterny
Jackson
Lulu Donaldson
R. T. of T
Grant Phillips
E. Donaldson
Manley
Lottie Cobb
McCray
Jennie Philips
Herald
Moyer
Engel
Sentinel
Anderson
Spring Creek
An Old Woman's Infatuation in Burg Pa
An elderly woman, 65, chased by a young impostor named Eugene Macdonald from Detroit who claimed to possess an elixir of life. He lured her with promises of youth, then fleeced her of valuables before abandoning the pursuit.
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Burg
George J. Varley
Irie
Cogswell Couple Celebrate Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary
Cards are out for the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Cogswell on Friday evening May 15. The note notes semi centennials are scarce yet valued for virtue and constancy and says the couple will likely host a houseful of friends on their special day.
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S. H. Cogswell
Skaters Challenge Accepted in Warren County Event
C L McNett of North Clarendon and Albert Ritzenthaler of Warren Januustown accept a skating challenge dated April 25. They will race two fast skaters in Warren Pa at War ren rink on May 2 for $25 or $50 a side. O M Harrison posted the wager.
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ATVI
C. L. McNett
North Clarendon
Albert Ritzenthaler
Warren
Januustown
Warren County
Warres
O. M. Harrison
Rectory Planned for Trinity Memorial Church Rector
Due to quiet agitation in recent weeks the Trinity Memorial Church members decided to build a rectory for the rector Reverend W. Ryan. The site on I street sits on land owned by Mr Tawle. The plan follows the close of summer.
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Trinity Memorial Church
W. Ryan
Sugar Grove railroad project progresses slowly
Work on the new Sugar Grove railroad is moving inch by inch as officials delay starting before the rewe beyond Sugar Grove is authorized. President On plans to accelerate once enterprise details are agreed and signed.
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Sugar Grove
Gunghielion
Two record eggs laid by Warren Plymouth Rock hen
Aben owned by L A Greenland of Warren declares a Plymouth Rock hen has produced two eggs of monstrous size. One measures 3g inches by 63 inches in circumference and weighs 32 ounces while the other is 32 inches long by 6% inches in diameter and weighs 4 ounces. Also news of James A Witter from Willing Albany county reports boiling sap from 524 maple trees yielding 1079 pounds of sugar in seven days, with five nights of work. Neighbor George Eastman grew 40 acres of potatoes for eastern markets last year.
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Aben
L. AL Greenland
Warren
James A Witter
Willing
Alleghany County
N. Y
Ife
Mr. Witter
George Eastman
American Wonder Leaps to Magnificent Trapeze Act
James St. Belmo, billed as ALFPAPEOR LIFE, stars with Pullman, Dingess & Co in a London sensation opening Monday May 11. He performs leaps ten feet through daggers and fire, catches a trapeze, and dives through a paper balloon to a loop from arena height, billed as the most marvelous life leaper act seen.
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Alfpapeor
James St. ‘Belmo
Pullman, Dingess & Co
London
Card of Titanes thanks for support during illness of Mrs Ward
A heartfelt thanks expresses gratitude to friends who assisted during Mrs Nettie Ward illness. The note says their kindness eases sorrow and memory remains. Includes formal signature from Warps Mus Harriz Pac 5 6 Warp.
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Nettie
Ward
Harriz
Warren and Farnsworth Valley Railroad Reorganized at Public Sale
The Warren and Farnsworth Valley Railroad Company was sold at public sale for 64000 dollars to bondholders. A new organization will meet to plan improvements and potential extensions as oil field development dictates. The sale shifts debt risks but keeps ownership with former owners in effect through the new arrangement.
Warren County Fair Grounds Open for Summer Events
The Warren County Fair Association opens its grounds for the Séucuu. Tickets for summer use are sold by President George P. Orr. A single admission ticket for horse races around the half mile track is 60 cents. A spring meeting of fast animals is unlikely soon.
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Warren County Fair Association
George P. Orr
Town News Roundup Of Homes, Businesses And Projects
In town, Rettever builds a neat picket fence. Ward nears completion on Water street residence. Giesselbrecht finishes a rental house. plans for a general music store in town are under lease consideration. The Watson Hose Company benefit raised about 259 dollars at the rink. Library Hall remains active with Maggie Mitchell Jo immett and Emma Abbott performances. Crawford improves property in the lower town and expands. Glade City sees rising occupancy as fortunes return to Butler. James Cable buys and repairs a house from Mr. White and will move in. The water company tears up streets, while Warren County Fair preparations intensify to be the best yet. Frank Wolf moves an old house and is set to build anew. Frank Barnhart upgrades property with a new fence that will last long. Pre ten ant houses fill as vacancies shrink. McKain block on Liberty street advances. foundations near completion and brick walls soon. The McGibney musical family to perform May 7 at the Methodist church for the church fund. Gutter neglect on Water street near Strather’s Iron Works worsens. old grass blocks drainage and slimes foul the water, promising more odor as warmer weather approaches.
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Library Hall
Reig
Her Majesty
Alice Pariniee
Miss Parmine
Erie
Dre. A. G. McAlpine
Ralph Racnstraw
Josephine
Seane
Uldlatmiral
Flora Bell
Sug
Rip
Basy
Fred. Bell
Dick Dowdeye
Ralph
Rackstraw
Corcoran
Josepling
Hattie Rei
Hattie Hall
Georgie Wilbur
Augusta Birberger
Carrie Greenland
Minnie Hegzerty
Grace Davis
Flossie Hinton
Gertie Hinton
Jennie Matthews
Minnie Kirberger
Emma Benzino
Maggie Young
Nellie Luce
Minnie Metzgar
A. W. Morck
H. A. Messenger
H. Gross
W. W
Poriridge
Robin
Whippoorwil
Ira Nichols
Hide
G. Rettever
Richard Ward
James Cable
White
Water Company
Warren County
Frank Wolf
McGibney
Methodist Episcopal
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J. N. Lacy
Utgifva
Mr. Lacy
Boyer
L. M. Boyer
Mead School House
Yankee Bush
Mack Church
Quaker Hill
Warren and Farnsworth Valley Railroad Company
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C. W. Stone
Court of Common Pleas
Wetmore, Noyes and Hinckley
Pew
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