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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1913

Page

12

Farewell at a Kentuck y gathering ends in tense plea

An arrival by car interrupts a farewell gathering as Mr. Broughton faces a pushy request to attend church tomorrow. Miss Marshell, General Marshall’s daughter, interjects with a persuasive plea. The conversation reveals social tension and a looming departure toward Kentucky amid wary friendships and formal expectations.

Ainy Ngeett Matt Broughton Victor Derry Beousbten Mr Broughton Matt Cacti Diapparat Mr. Broughton Bert Marshall Marsal Angris Pele Mr. Bronete Rome Ler Lowe Realty

A church fair encounter between Matt and Miss Marshall

At a crowded church fair Matt escorts Miss Marshall to the pulpit for a private recitation. Amid booths and chatter they exchange flirtatious banter and confessions about love and fear of commitment, hinting at deeper feelings as the scene ends with a cliffhanger.

Chris Pooh Matt Swaden Eux Stiteler Migtt Dinefowlard Herdty Tye Generel Marshal Marshall Miss Marshall Yentering Miss Marabali

Pangalay Claim Stands Against Aches and Pains

Advertised proprietary medicine Pangalay promises quick relief from rheumatism sciatica neuralgia sprains bruises and similar pains. The Curta Chemical Company markets it from New York City urging readers to try it despite skepticism about ads. A metal tube costs 25 cents.

Fem Curta Chemical Company East Twenty-fourth Street New York City

Little Benny's Note Book Presents a Christmas Morning Misstep

In a home scene a boy Benny lies about staying out and breaks his promise to visit relatives. His mother confronts him over a last minute deception about gifts and plans, while his father insists on modest fairness and the family tension peaks at bedtime. The scene ends with Benny retired to bed.

Vaudeville at Poli Theatre Highlights Variety and Talent

The Poli Theatre on Main Street presents a strong vaudeville program with diverse acts. Victor and his eighteen instrumentalists lead a musical melange backed by nuns, troubadours, and a marching finale. Melrose Kennedy and Dotson Gordon deliver acrobatic and comic routines alongside the Swedish flavored Girl From Minnesota and Prince and Berry’s modern act. A nostalgic reel of western romance and comedy closes the program.

Poli Main Street Whittiers Melrose & Kennedy Melrose Dotson Gordon Stonkey Minnesota Allison Prince Berry

Lyric Theater Showcases Scarlet Letter at Capacity

Last evening the Lyric theater in Bridgeport played to a full house with a moving picture of The Scarlet Letter in natural colors. The program also included The Gun Maker of Moscow starring John Bunny and Flora Finch in The Schemers and the comedy Everything Comes to Him Who Waits plus four additional features. The same program repeats today for the final showing, afternoon and evening.

Bridgeport Fim Ethaniel Hawthorne Moscow John Bunny Flora Finch

Plaza theater vaudeville acts and moving pictures

Reports from a Plaza theater program recounts the Paulhan team’s slapstick serial football skit and Holmes Holliston performing Betsy and Shore Acres routines. Also on the bill are Tyson Brown, Ellen Tate, Powers Bros, The Plow of India Hillmen, Matrimonial Maneuvres, The Harmless One, and a Lubin drama. Also noted is a Dec 2 London wire about missing jewelry from the Duke of Connaught’s residence, misidentified as Governor General Canada gifts.

Plaza Theater Paulhan Paulhen Holmes & Holliston Betsy Mr. Holmes Miss Holliston James A. Herne Shore Acres Nat Maron Berry Powers Bros India Hillmen Oficer Vitagraph London Duke of Connaught Canada

Students’ Senior Play Notes and Local Updates

The senior class notes report ticket distribution for the play Mice and Men and mention resignations and appointments across campus groups. Additional items cover athletic committee meetings, upcoming baseball and girls basketball manager elections, and a postponed Hinky Dee ride, plus local business and legal notices from Washington and Cadillac.

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Stomach Sufferers Sale Ad From Hindu Pharmacy

A brief sale notice from Hindu Pharmacy at 687 Main Street near Arcade and Rexall Drug Store at State and Main outlines stomach relief products and druggists everywhere. The fragment hints at a promotional sale targeted at stomach sufferes, with emphasis on remedies and local druggists.

Hindus Rexall Drug Store

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