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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1912

Page

6

Poll Stock Theatre Presents The Clansman and The Nigger

Howard Sheldon drama The Clansman viewed as radical in the North faces strong opposition. Sidney Grun stars in The Nigger, a forceful adaptation of race themes postwar, with Georgiana Byrd as Georgiana and Miss Ethel Clifton as Georgiana Byrd. The Poll Players’ cast and staging draw large crowds. the program promises strong performances across the week.

Howard sSheldon South Comany Thomas Dixond Boston Philadelphia Edward Sheldon New Theatre Mr. Sheldon Philip Morrow Clifton Noyes Morrow Noyes Georgiana Byrde Georgiana Gorgiana Ethel Clifton Byrd van Beuren Conanalally Sidney Grun

Man of the Box at Lyric Theatre Delights Cleveland Audiences

The Lyric Theatre presents The Man of the Box by the Stock company to strong crowds, praised for its staging and cast. Three more performances are scheduled with Mountie as a likely next week highlight, while All of a Sudden Pegsy draws growing attention for its sparkling three act comedy by Ernest Denny and Henrietta Crosman. Tickets are selling fast and early ordering is advised.

Lyric Theatre Eleanoreres Stock Company Seensel Cleveland Kitty Ernest Denny Henrietta Crosman Cleveland Company Pegey Weate

Jennee the Famous Dancer at Park Theatre

Adeline Jenes, billed as Jennee the famous dancer, appears at Park Theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday December 10 and 11. Born in Denmark, she rose from child prodigy to premier danseuse, debuting at Christiana and earning fame across Scandinavia before joining the Royal Opera in Berlin.

Adeline Jenes Park Theatre Saran Jernherdt Lilli Lehmann Mile Genes Bernhardt Lehmann Genee Aprhus Denmark Christiana Norway Scandinavia Jey Aixteen Royal Opera Berlin Munich

Redding Times: Selectman Sanfords Runabout Mishap

Redding reports First Selectman Charles Sanford survived a Saturday afternoon runabout crash near Pleasant Valley after wheels slipped on a slick surface and an abrupt steering move. The vehicle tipped and ended on its side but Sanford was not injured. only a broken spring spoiled the ride. Meanwhile, a telegram from Cananea, Mexico announced Whitlam Head’s death after rheumatic complications, aged 55. Burial will be in Tucson, Arizona.

Redding Charles Sanford Pleasant Valley Sanford John C Mart Whitlam Cananea Mexico Benjamin Catherine Head Harry Olmtead Chicago Southwest Arizona Tucson New Haven Horgeons Stetsons Driggses Herbert Bouton Driggs George Willams Weir Dimond Hill Albert Bigelow Paine Mie Rigwe Hammerstein Boscia Walter P. Rowland Trving Banks A. H. Seaford Maran W. EoRink Ewing Lawe Ridge Sullivan Newtown High S.C Shaw Bridgeport Claus Bergauiet Alice Day Clarence Panesu Tutha Gorham Andrew Hingle Harry Tles Edina Kennel Alexander McCollim Ruth Rumacy Dayton Sanford Adelaide Schall Charlonte Shaw Noble Warner Helen Asworth Hilda’ Berequiet Lettie Bennett Pearl Bennett Maud Boddie Kennedy Duncan Elizabeth Dungan Helen Duncan Lillian Duncan Vera Day Tracy Favreau Viola Fareali Archie Dies Bertha Kennel Kate Nickerson Pauline Pierson Winfred Blatt Theodore Fanford Arthur Sanford Erich Stietzel Myrtle

Genee Tour to America with Ballet and Orchestra

The Empire Theatre in London and then America will host Mille Genee who will perform with her own symphony orchestra and a company of dancers. Her program includes Robert le Disable and La Camargo with a new Versailles palace scene. Genee has danced before fourteen royal personages in Denmark and begins a long, tiring tour. She suffers kidney trouble, back pain, poor sleep, nerves, and loss of appetite. Foley Kidney Pills are marketed as the cure and strength builder.

Empire ‘Theatre London America Mille Genee Robert le Disable Royal Palace Versailes Genee Denmark Foley F. B. Brill Stratford Avenue Sixth Street

Local figures named in ad for Foley's Honey and Tar

An advertisement lists numerous names including Warner Ada Williams Geores Wil- Tame Swart Baddie Umpaweus Dorothy Banks Bertha Beecher Wille Carney Augusta Hels ke Ralph Ryder Elia Sisitzel Lucy Stettzel Andrew Steltzel Little Bestor Rune Carlson Aliee Carlson Archie Pillow Clinton Pillow faith Banks Ethel Banks Minnie Banks Florence Boughen Clara Jones Fath Koltz Elsie Koltz Esther Kolts Wa Kotz Myrtle Penny Adelaide Taylor. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a quick, effective relief for dangerous croupy coughs and wheezy colds claiming instant relief and healing without opiates.

Easton Raynor Duncomb guest of Chester couple

Easton Raynor Duncomb of Chester, Pennsylvania, spent Saturday as a guest of Mr and Mrs George B Beers of Sport Hill. Miss Luella Davis returned home after visiting Mr and Mrs John Pater son. Miss Irme Nichols and Perkins Nichols will spend winter with aunt Mrs Flora Lyon in Stratfield. Irma Nichols will attend school at Nichole Ter race school. Dorcas Society of the Baptist Church met Tuesday afternoon and tucked a quilt for Mrs Clarence Andrews before supper. Present were Mrs John Wheeler, Mrs Silmas, Mrs Jel Sherwood, Mrs C B Andrews, Mrs William McCauley.

Raynor Duncomb Chester George B. Beers Luella Davis John Paterson Irme Nichols Perkins Nichols Bridgeport High School Flora Lyon Stratfield Irma Nichols Nichole Terrace Dorcas Society of the Baptist Church Clarence

Notable Guests Gather at Jump Home in Rockwell Affair

Mrs George Gillette and companions including Frank Bibbins Miss Mary Tyler and Miss Marthe Andrewe with George Jelliff and son George Jelite of New Cansan were guests of Mr and Mrs Coleman T Rockwell of Jump HUI recently.

George Gillette Frank Bibbins Sylvanus Mallett James Tyler Mary Tyler Marthe Andrewe George Jelliff George Jelite New Cansan Coleman T. Rockwell Jump, Hui

Fairfield County Damages Question From Halloween Prank

A Danbury claims committee weighs whether city liability for private property damage from a Halloween prank should be paid. Mrs C. S. Leach seeks 21.12 for a damaged fence, warning many potential similar claims if upheld. In Stamford a houseboat dispute ends with Burns ordered to pay weekly child support.

Danbury C. S. Leach Thomas Burns Burns

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