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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1916

Page

5

Along Came Ruth charms Lyric All Star Stock Co

The Lyric All Star Stock Co presents Henry W. Savage's Along Came Ruth at Oldport Me. Ruth Ambrose turns a failing furniture shop into a thriving business and social force. David Herblin leads as the young lover with Evarts as Israel Hubbard, while Gebhardt Morey and Geral dine Sloane deliver solid turns.

The Lyric All Star Stock Co Henry W. Savage Ruth Ruth Ambrose Oldport Israel Hubbard Board of Trade David Herblin Mr. Evarts Mr. Gebhardt Miss Morey Mr. Marshall Geraldine Sloane Miss Waldron Roth

Vaudeville at Poli's Delights with Daring Acts

A pleasing Poli's vaudeville bill features Roland Travis & Co. with black art illusions and Grace DeWinters a ventriloquist, Dodge & Lowell in a witty variety sketch, Castellane Brothers acrobatic stunts, and Pathe's Pictorial News showcasing world events.

Poli’s Roland Travis & Co Grace DeWinters Dodge & Lowell Castellane Brothers Pathe

Plaza Show Highlights Thrilling Drama and Lively Musical Acts

A Gamble In Souls stars William Desmond and Dorothy Dalton with a tale of two men and a woman on a desert island. A minister kills his rival for love and defense after a string of thrilling scenes. Holiday In Dixie, a lively eleven piece cast, scores big laughs and song. Tornton and Thornton deliver witty repartee, and Billy Kinkaid adds varied humor alongside a Keystone comedy delight.

William Desmond Dorothy Dalton Dixie Roger Curzon Rogers Tornton Thornton Billy Kinkaid

The Road to Love headlining Keeney's Empire program

Empire Keeney's presents Morosco Paramount masterplay The Road to Love starring Leonore Ulrich with an all star cast along with a single and multi part sub subjects program. The Wager five part Metro feature stars Emily Stevens opening tomorrow and Thursday with The Crimson Stain Mystery serial featuring Maurice Costello and Ethel Grandin. Ads note E Dillon Co offers 2000 trimmed hats at 1105 Main Street or custom hat orders.

Keeney’s Empire Paramount Metro Leonore Ulrich Allstar Emily Stevens Maurice Costello Ethel Grandin

Christmas Trees Wreaths and Roping by John Beck and Son

John Beck and Son advertise Christmas trees wreaths and roping offerings. The notice highlights seasonal supplies for holiday decor and farm or home use with pricing and pickup details.

John Beck & Son

Sandy Hook Seeks Fire Protection Plan After Major Blaze

Newtown December reports recount a second Sandy Hook fire in twelve years. Residents push for a fire district and a General Assembly bill to establish village protection as officials warn past talk may fade. recovery centers on insurance status and local relief.

Newtown Sandy Hook Washington Avenue E. J. Hall J. J. Lyons P. J. Kelly E.J. Thrall M. Kilbride Mr.Kelly Thrall Mr. Kilbride John C. Pitzschler General Assembly Florence Gaffney Ina Egan Danbury W. B. Glover James B. Nichols St. Rose’s Church Patrick Larner David J. Bale Hawleyville Land's End Board of School Visitors John J. Northrop New Jersey Premier Manufacturing Co James Cavanaugh the Glen P. F. Shay Campbell Frederick Andrews Flat Swamp W. J. McLaughlin Main Street Bridgeport

Teaches Twinkle Trot at Quilty's School of Dancing

The Twinkle Trot a Fox Trot variation will be taught this week at Quilty's School of Dancing in the Colonial Ball Room Fairfield avenue Wednesday evening classes. The Friday class moves to Thursday due to ballroom rental with a reception for friends. Murray's orchestra 10 pieces will provide music and there will be dancing and a Twinkle Trot exposition.

State Senate of Ohio Wright Sheffield Scientific School New Haven Associated Charities Civic Association of Norwood Mass Middle West Cleveland City Hospital Newtown D. Baker Cleveland Mr. Wright Mabel Morris L. C. Morris Newtown W. R. Curtis Danbury Hospital Arthur E. Brinton John W. Banks Bridgeport Brinton Equal Franchise League Rocky Glen Pootatuck Glen Road M. F. Scanlon W. H. Clark Anna M. Callahan Danbury James Campbell Finance Board General Assembly Clark Pitzschler Timothy J. Les Frank Wright T. J. Corbett Savings Bank Association of the State Hartford Arthur T. Nettleton Newtown Savings Bank Frank Kirby Quilty Murray Adv

United States urged to adopt a single high motor gasoline standard

Washington based federal bureau of mines invites chemists and mineralogists to critique and improve a proposed United States gasoline classification. Daniel Huff of Packard Motor Car Co supports a single grade called Motor Gasoline with a 95 percent distillation standard. Officials note many fuels vaporize poorly at engine temperatures and warn some drivers will choose lower quality fuels, regardless of a strong government standard. Wisconsin officials propose farmers install wireless weather telemetry.

Federal Bureau of Mines Washington United States Daniel Huff Packard Motor Car Co Bureau of Mines Mr. Huff

Navy gun nery and target practice review laid before House Naval Committee

Secretary Daniels presented last year’s gun gunnery and target practice review to the House Naval Committee. New York Coffee and Sugar Exchange members voted to close the exchange on Saturday December 28 and Saturday December 30.

Navy House Naval Committee Daniels New York Coffee and Sugar Echange

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