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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1911

Page

12

Polys at Polls features Billy Reeves in A Night in an English Music Hall

Billy Reeves headlines at Poli's next week in the Follies of 1909 1910 era burlesque. Reeves plays the drunken role famous in America and draws roaring laughter. The program blends Everybody a morality play with vaudeville acts. Also featured are Bert Fitzgibbons Merrill Otto Milo Belden Co Nettie Carroll Trio Stuart and Marshall and Poli's Orchestra.

Poll’s Billy Reeves Reeves America Vaudesville Bert Fitzgibbons Merrill Otto Milo Belden Nettie. Carroll Stuart Marshall Yankee Dixie Poli

Doings In Local Fraternal Bodies

Local fraternal orders hold convocation events with visits, initiations, and a pinochle event. At P T Barnum Lodge No 43 K of P plans to confer with Mithra Lodge No 8 next Tuesday while Konckapotawauh Tribe No 30 IL O R M hosts games. Bridgeport Conclave IOOF holds its annual officer election with four candidates and refreshments after the first degree. Also reported is a marriage at St Michael’s Church between Lena Jablonsky and John C Yansick, with details on attendants and a wedding breakfast. The couple will reside at 448 Bunnell Street after a trip to Washington DC.

P. T. Barnum Lodge P. T. ‘Barnum Lodge K. of P Bank of Page Mithra Lodge K. of Charles L. Blake Washington_ lodge T. Barnum Lodge Konckapotawauh Tribe, No. 30 IL O. R. M Bridgeport D. S William H. Duncan Cambridge WN. J Lena Jablonsky Anthony Jablonsky Barnum Avenue John C. 'Yansick Stephen 'Yansick St. Michael's R. C. Church Sterling Street F. Baran Cecilia Kielski Stephen S. Simon Yansick Washington, D. C Bunnell Street

Park Theatre Presents The Learned Ladies And The Thunderbolt

The Park Theatre offers two major dramas by Moliere and Pinero acted by top English speaking stars under Drama Players led by Donald Robertson. The Learned Ladies charms with sharp wit and satire first staged in 1672 while The Thunderbolt delivers strong vitality in the Tanqueray mold. Patrons are promised a new burlesque show next week with On Their Honeymoon.

Moliere Arthur Wing Pinero Park Theatre Drama Players Messrs Shubert Donald Robertson Tanque

Persia Rejects Czar's Decree To Bounce Shuster

Teheran reports a fierce anti Russian demonstration after Persia's parliament refused Russia's ultimatum to expel William Morgan Shuster American treasurer general of Persia. An assassination attempt is alleged, with many suspects arrested as authorities seek those behind the plot. Shuster remains under strong guard as educated Persians praise the American financier.

Teheran Russia W. Morgan Shuster Persia Shuster

Three Days' Truce To Discuss Peace Terms In China

United Press reports Premier Yuan Shi Kai grants a three day truce to discuss peace with rebels. If unresolved, a 16 day extension is possible. Rebel General Li may accept an armistice and parley at Shanghai. Chinese leaders also back a constitutional option amid a Franco-Belgian loan approval and Yangtze bridge contract.

United Press Shanghai Yuan Shi Kai Uan National Assembly Yangtse Hankow Wu Chang

Stamford Democrats Adopt Direct Primaries Plan

In Stamford on a Tuesday evening the town Democrats approved a new direct primaries plan to replace old caucuses. Homer S. Cummings presented the committee report, which drew general approval with few exceptions, as the party settles on a fuller, detailed layout based on the rough draft.

Stamford Homer S. Cummings

Toy Dogs to Highlight Bridgeport Poultry Show at Lincoln Hall

Mrs. F. C. Shubert leads a display of toy dogs at the Bridgeport Poultry Pigeon and Pet Stock exposition set for December 5 to 7 at Lincoln hall. The toy dog exhibit features 20 breeds with over 75 entries and additional cats including a cross eyed specimen. The Boston area closes its season with high and prep school contests amid 100000 witnesses.

F. C. Shubert Bridgeport Poultry, Pigeon and Pet Stock Association Lincoln Hall

Kline's Offers Prices That Match Real Value

Local retailers advertise markdown coats at unreal values, but Kline's invites shoppers to compare. They claim customers will likely pay less there, emphasizing practical pricing over hype.

Kline’s

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