Tag Archives: Indiana

Montrans in the News – 1914 Card of Thanks

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Don Taylor

Montran Monday By Don Taylor   This week, for Montran Monday[i], I found the following article: This week’s entry is from the Marion Leader-Tribune (Marion, Indiana) dated November 19, 1914, page 8. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank our friends … Continue reading →

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Death of Bert Allen Roberts

Posted on May 1, 2024 by Don Taylor

The Elwood Call-Leader, dated 2 May 1949, chronicled the horrific death of my paternal grandfather, Bert Allen Roberts. Continue reading →

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Donna & Riviera Theatre – In the News – 10 Apr 1925

Posted on April 8, 2024 by Don Taylor

In 1925, Donna Darling’s show was at the Riviera Theatre in Anderson, Indiana. Noted in the Anderson Herald for her beauty and talents, Donna’s troupe, selected from California studios, performed varied acts, including dance and comedy. The show, praised for its impressive stage design and wholesome entertainment, added to Donna’s vaudeville career history. Continue reading →

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Donna & the Wild Opera House In the News

Posted on April 4, 2024 by Don Taylor

In 1925, Donna Darling’s Bathing “Girl Revue”—a classy variety show featuring music, dance, and comedy—performed at Noblesville’s Wild Opera House on April 6th and 7th adding another chronical to her career. Continue reading →

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Nelson Barnes & the 1840 Census

Posted on July 2, 2023 by Don Taylor
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