Park Theatre Brings Nearly Married Farce With Bruce McRae
Cohan Harris assemble a strong cast for Edear Selwyn's Nearly Married at the Park Theatre September 1 and 2 and matinee. Bruce McRae prominent in key role, with Pearson, Georgie Lawrence, Gres, Mabel Acker, Ruth Shepley, Schuyter Ladd, John Westley, Herbert Fisher, Harry Loraine, and stars. Aborn Comic Opera premieres stage Pietro motif with The Legend of the Bela and other operatic numbers featuring Pianree romentia company, cast including Fred C Holmes and J C Donnelly as Notary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohan & Harris
Edear Selwyn
the Park
Bruce McRae
Frohman
Shenandoah
Mr. McRae
Olga Nethersole
Herbert Kelcey
Effie Shannon
Willlam Gillette
Julia Marlowe
Ethel Barrymore
Henry Miller
Margaret Anglin
Amélia Bingham
Mrs. Fiske
Eyrle Bellew
Margaret Alington
Beeadie Bates
Michael Doyle
Dasia Belasco
Merried
McRae
Pearson
Georgie Lawrence
Ane Gres
Mabel Acker
Ruth Shepley
Schuyter Ladd
John Westley
Hebert Fisher
Harry Loraine
Chimes
Normandy
Messrs
Aborn
Pianree Romentia
No Ea Oe
Bela
Siews
Pianqquette
Fred C. Holmes
J. C. Donnelly
Theatre Seeks Pleasing Program and Five New Pictures
Management plans a market search to procure an appealing program for patrons. They boast perfect projection under Irving Lownanne&pert, crediting him for the fine showings. The Wile theater presents feature films including The Gunmen of New York, a four reel educational reel, with notable figures cited. Also a Vitagraph side-splitting comedy John Bunny in The Feudists, plus Pathe Weekly. Two other new pictures complete a nine-picture lineup for a Bargain matinee showing two and a half hours long.
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Irving Lownanne&pert
Pathe
Empire Theatre to Show Military Motion Picture
Empire theatre to feature a four reel military themed film titled Victory with scenes of air and sea warfare including sharo planes hydroplanes and torpedo boats. Manager Patterson plans high class photo plays and new theatre renovations with electric signs improved lighting and a larger audience setup.
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Labor Day
United States
Florida
Maeneser
Thomas H. Patterson
Empire Theatre
Patterson
Keeney
Adower
Rhey C. Garrison
H. Ronald Gustafeon
Sap
Loey
Poli’s Theater presents winter policy and vaudeville lineup
Poli's Theater continues its winter policy with Merrill and Otto headlining a new song and talk act. Richman stars in a vaudeville vehicle, a Garden of Song features operatic performers, and Ward and Webber perform singing and dancing. Little Baby Bradyce, the child dancer, draws European interest. John Higgins offers sensational jumping feats with two nightly shows and matinees. Popular prices. Sun sets today. High water Be PR. a. Pp. ADVERTICE IN THE FARMER.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manaster’s
Poli
Merrill
Otto
Dee Carr & Co
Richmond
Jamelm
Bradyce
Nce
Ward & Webber
John Higgins
Colonial to Open Saturday Night Socials
The Colonial ball room will host the first popular Saturday night dance event. Young people seek a pleasant evening with wholesome company, free from objectionable features like turkey froth. W J Cook of McEnelly’s Orchestra and Prof Quilty praise the event as well managed.
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Colonial Ball Room
Mc_Enelly
Quilty
Paint and Trash Prices Compare With Devoe Paint
A historical excerpt contrasts real Devoe paint with inferior trash in cost per gallon and labor. It notes painters’ days work of three to four dollars, Devoe priced at five or six dollars, and trash at half a dollar less. The piece explains Devoe yields more paint per gallon, while trash requires far more to cover jobs, warning about deceptive appearance and urging proper choices. It also advertises Cyrus wart remover and a hand soap product from local merchants with street addresses and prices.
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Devoe
Aioe
Business Men Enjoy Sports And Food At Annual Outing
Bridgeport Business Men's association held its annual outing for 150 members and guests despite heavy morning rain. The bake at Rivercliffe by Nelson Freshour featured chowder and an afternoon of sports, with events including 100 yard dash won by Abner H. Mitchell and walking, fat man's race, boxing, sparring, and indoor scrub baseball. Entertainment followed with Frank Morrell singing at Poli's theatre and local acts performing. Committee chairman was Carl Reck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Business Men’s Association
Rivercliffe
Nelson
Abner H. Mitchell
J. H. Casey
J A. Robinson
A H. Mitchell
M. A. Kenny
Young Ketchel
Kid Hoffman
Kid Dorkin
Red Allen
D. F. Wheeler
Lou P. Bristol
T. B. Ford
Frank Morrell
Poli's
Sarg
S Cross
Bernie
Poli
Billy Quick
Carl Reck
Fraternal Meeting Set by Sheridan Circle G A R
Sheridan Circle ladies of the G A R announce a regular meeting this evening to discuss important business. Full attendance is requested. The report notes the government still refuses to permit arms and ammunition shipments to Mexican rebels and New York belligerent governors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Real Robinson Crusoe Fur Trade on Alaskan Islands
Washington announces government leases of Alaskan islands in Behring Sea for fur farming with blue foxes. Sealed bids due October 31, 1913, and limited to twelve islands, plus option to obtain more under general land laws. Fox stock supplied by department. project warns it is not easy money and notes other color varieties and costs.
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Washington
Behring Sea
London
William C. Redfield
Department of Commerce
H. M. Smith
Alaska
Secretary of Commerce
Pribilof Islands
Palace of Peace Dedicated With Impressive Pomp
The Palace of Peace in The Hague, a Carnegie gift dating to 1907, was dedicated with grand ceremonies. The building houses the Permanent Court of Arbitration, features a vast great hall, Library and Administrative Council Chamber, and showcases international gifts from Greece, France, the United States, and many other nations. Notable attendees included Lloyd Bryce, Mr. and Mrs. Carnegie, and Oscar Strauss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazue
Palace of Peace
Andrew “Carnegie
Hague
Permanent Court of Arbitration
The
Scheveningen
Peace Palace
M. Cordonniere
Brussels
Carnegie
Cordennier
van de Steur
Europe
Peace
Hugo Grotius
Edward the Seventh
Randall Cremer
William F. Stead
Cremer
International Festration League
Oh ‘the Great Court
Justice
France
Greece
Knossos
Crete
Supcee
Leyden
Austria
Norway
Sweden
the Hague
Great Britain
Russia
Hungary
United States
Administrative Council
Braz
China
Japan
San Sakvatior
Burkey
Switzerland
Belgium
Germany
Netherlands
Lloyd Bryce
Oscar Strauss
New York
Bridgeport Inventors Patent Grants in Late Thomas Macdonald Case
A patent list from A. M. Wooster shows a cabineted grapho phone granted posthumously to the late Thomas H. Macdonald of the American Graphophone Co with the date August 26. Willis F. Hobbs earned a patent for a device attaching tool shanks to handles. Alfred J. Falader received two clock and jewel case design patents. Charles F. Smith secured a cutting mechanism patent. B. F. Buckelew of Chapman & Bangs Co begins September 8 for Block Island to join friends for several days of fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Macdonald
American Graphophone Co
A. M. Wooster
Mr. Macdonald
Willis F. Hobbs
Alfred J. Falader
Charles F. Smith
B. F. Buckelew
Chapman & Bangs Co
Block Island
B Shirt and Straw Hat Sale at Lyford Brothers
Lyford Brothers announce a sale event on East Side and West End featuring shirts and straw hats. Store promotions include discounts on casual wear and seasonal accessories with limited-time offers for local shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyford Brothers
East Side
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Uneeda
National Biscuit Company
Empire
Poli's Theater
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Hubbell & Waxle Co
Fairfield Revenue
Cannon Street
Wm. R. Winn
Stratfo
Daffy
Sam
Bridgeport Inventors
Thomas H. M’donald
Thing & Co
Ieee
Ares
Goodyear
Whim Wroe
S. B. Thing & CO
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Virginia Pearson
Edgar Edwyn
Tuessey
Sabor
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