[]An interesting story is related of how [Lillian Kemper (1867-1947)]chose her stage name[Lillian Sanderson].At a little supper which followed an entertainment in which Miss Kemper appeared there were present among others the late Edward Sanderson and one of his daughters.Mr.Sanderson had taken a keen interest in Miss Kemper's progress and his daughter, Miss Bessie, was one of Miss Kemper's most intimate friends."What will be your stage name?""Oh, I haven't decided"'"Why don't you take my name?""All right, I will."Lillian's love for Miss Sanderson and her esteem for Mr Sanderson's family led her to keep her promise, and that is why she is known today as Miss Lillian Sanderson. See FINDAGRAVE#237012397
[]An interesting story is related of how [Lillian Kemper (1867-1947)]chose her stage name[Lillian Sanderson].At a little supper which followed an entertainment in which Miss Kemper appeared there were present among others the late Edward Sanderson and one of his daughters.Mr.Sanderson had taken a keen interest in Miss Kemper's progress and his daughter, Miss Bessie, was one of Miss Kemper's most intimate friends."What will be your stage name?""Oh, I haven't decided"'"Why don't you take my name?""All right, I will."Lillian's love for Miss Sanderson and her esteem for Mr Sanderson's family led her to keep her promise, and that is why she is known today as Miss Lillian Sanderson. See FINDAGRAVE#237012397
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