Lover's Lane at Poli's Bridges the All Star Stock Cast
The Bridgeport theatre presents Clyde Fitchs Lover's Lane at Poli's all week with an All Star Stock Company cast. No single star dominates each role, and praised performances feature Patty Allison as Simplicity Johnson, with Ince, Montgomery, Pringle, Williams, Siggins, Daly, Brandt and fresh New York talent in key parts. A great, fully interpreted production is promised.
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Clyde Fitch
Poli's
All Star Stock Company
Bridgeport Theatre
Lovers Lane
Patty Allison
Simplicity Johnson
Mr. Ince
Daly
Two Black men faced mob justice in Ville Platte
United Press dispatch from Ville Platte Louisiana reports that Ed Jackson and Will Miller two Black men accused of burglary and intimidation were taken by a mob into the woods after a so called jury of Velve had been selected to try them. They were struck to death before any trial occurred. No arrests have been made.
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United Press
Ville Platte
Louisiana
Megroes
Ed Jackson
Will Miller
G@velve
Weather Indications Special From United Press
New Haven August 2 forecast fair tonight with Tuesday partly cloudy. A high pressure area centered over Northern New England brings pleasant weather north of the Mississippi. A secondary disturbance along the Mid Atlantic coast brings rain to Virginia as temperatures rise between the Rocky Mountains and Mississippi River. Conditions favor the vicinity with clouds and slow clearing on Tuesday.
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United Press
New Haven
Fair Donight
New England
Mississippi River
Mid- Atlantic
Virginia
Rocky Moon
Ban on Cigarettes Through Minnesota Takes Effect
Minneapolis reports the new state ban on selling paper cigarettes went into effect at midnight. Prices rose briefly in some stores for popular brands before fresh supplies arrived. clerks and shoppers watched the market as five cent packs sold at eight for a quarter and other sizes priced similarly. More than a million cigarettes were sold in Minneapolis on Saturday.
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Minneapolis
En durance sermon and Jubilee events in Newtown
The Congregational notes report Rev. Alexander Steele delivering a Sunday sermon on En durance from Timothy and Rev. J H George preaching Unconscious Influence amid St Rose Trinity Jubilee celebrations. The Men's Federation meets after prayer, Trinity Guild sells goods Wednesday from 4 pm, and various local social visits noted. A Walnut Tree Hill vs Men's Federation game ended 10 to 1 in Newtown's favor. Also listed are guests at several homes and a stove polish advertisement.
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Alexander Steele
Men's Federation
Christian Endeavor
St.Rose's Church
Trinity Church
J. H. George
Trinity Guild
Christ
Edna Kilbride
Jersey City
May
Helen Houlihan
Stephen Horan
Jectieemure
M. F
Watch Out Girls and the Unexpected May Really Happen
A stage reception after The House of a Thousand Candles included miniature candies for patrons. The piece ends, it is hoped, with similar treats for Lover's Lane. The Dobbin the horse is sent to the country by rail, while young Edna wonders if Dobbin traveled on the choo choo.
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Poli Stock Company
Dobbin
Little Edna
No Business Good Business
A collection of brief humorous anecdotes and quotes. An adjuster of death claims for a life insurance company jokes about his job. A mock weather prophet remarks on reliance on newspaper forecasts. Quick vignettes include a royal quip about rouge and a misinterpreted engagement followed by a wry proverb on scribes.
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New York Press
Primrose Minstrels at Jackson’s Theatre Tonight
George H. Primrose and his mammoth minstrel company bring a high class show to Jackson’s Theatre with fifty top names, elaborate music, a trained chorus, and twenty musicians. Also billed is Billy the Kid, a melodrama set near the Mexican frontier, featuring drama, romance, and comedy, running the first three days of next week with daily matinees.
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Primrose Minstrels
George H. Primrose
Mammoth
Jackson's
Smith’s
Primrose
Noval Features
George Primrose
Billy the Kid
Billy, the Kid
Great Southwest
Jackson
Miss Montgomery to star in vaudeville after stock run
Miss Montgomery will continue as leading woman for the current season with Poli Stock Company after an earlier debut as Marion Devereaux in The House of a Thousand Candles. A Brooklyn native with New York Chicago and other major stock credits, she plans a Coast vaudeville tour beginning in Chicago and San Francisco before a Long Island villa rest.
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Mabel Montgomery
Poli
Marion Devereaux
Bridgeport
Miss Montgomery
Brooklyn
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Memphis
Proctor
Fifth Avenue Theatre
Belasco
Sapho
Juliet
Rosalind
Magda
Camille
du Barry
Mrs. Dane
Dorothy Vernon
Haddon Hall
Jane
Chums
San Francisco
Oakland
Los Angeles
Shore Front
Long Island
Socialist Beardsley Acquitted In Graft Trial
Ansonia August 2 relief sweeps the state Socialist movement as Samuel F Beardsley state secretary and treasurer is acquitted of charges of graft and misappropriation of funds brought by William E White former lieutenant governor candidate on the jalist ticket Beardsley was tried before a jury of five
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United Press
Ansonia
Samuel F. Beardsley
William E. White
New Haven
Jalist
Beardsley
August Sale of House Furnishings at The Store
Store closes at 5 except Saturdays. August sale features white linens yard wide priced from 32 to 80 cents and white goods including lawns batistes madras and linens with marked reductions. Garden hose ironing boards and Mrs Potts irons offered with special August prices.
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Madras
Potts
Special Discounts Offered on Furniture and Home Goods
Retail sale lists 20 percent discounts on all furniture outside special lists with several exceptions. Derby Desks and Dining Chairs 10 percent off. Ardahan Rugs 20 percent off in specified sizes. Carpets and Rugs 10 percent off except lines under contract. Lace Curtains Portieres Couch Covers Upholstery Fabrics 10 percent. China Dinner Sets 20 percent. China Dinnerware in stock patterns 10 percent. Glassware 20 percent. Table Damasks Napkins 20 percent. Towels 10 percent. Specially listed items receive no further discount.
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Ardahan
Sale of Mahogany Tables and Desks At Reduced Prices
Catalog item list offers library and parlor tables in mahogany including round top colonial and massive carved pieces. Descriptions show value to sale prices such as 22.00 to 18.60, 28.00 to 22.40, 40.00 to 32.00, and 25.00 to 20.00 for various desk and claw foot styles.
Mahogany Tables and Beds Sale Prices List
A catalog of mahogany work tables in Colonial and Martha Washington styles with price reductions. Iron beds sized 3 ft and 3 ft 6 in offered at substantial discounts, plus additional items with marked down values and sale prices. Includes multiple item pairs and their original and sale prices for quick reference.
China at Half Price Fish and Game Sets sale notice
Sale listing shows items with reduced prices including Fish and Game Sets from 6.75 to 3.38, Smoking Sets from 13.50 to 6.75, Mayonnaise Bowls from 1.25 to 0.63, and other cookware. Limited quantities indicated.
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