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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1909
Page
6
Sousa and his band return to Jackson's Theatre in Bridgeport after seven seasons away. The concert promises a bright program and strong public turnout as tickets go on sale, continuing Sousa's lasting popularity and loyal patronage in the community.
Poli's program for next week advertises The Legitimate Holdup starring Will Macart and Eth elynne Bradford described as one of the funniest sketches and Bradford hailed as The Maxine Elliott of Vaudeville. Also billed are Lester Lon erg an's The Vital Question a modern life playlet, Mr Quick the clever cartoonist, George Austin Moore with a live wire monologue, Gallatti's monkeys Hawthorne Burt the High flying Aerial Smiths and the Electro graph for a varied vaudeville bill.
Yale Dean Frederick Jones ordered freshmen to self-punish after a Pierson Hall dormitory bonfire celebrating a class football victory. A student committee investigated, recommended suspensions and revoking recitation exemptions for several, with the Dean affirming the students’ penalties despite some concern over first offenses.
Major Thomas Boudren endorses the town board of education in a letter to the Farmer. He cites a New York Telegram clipping about East Orange public schools seeking vaccination compliance through civil action. The writer argues ill effects if health policy rests with ignorant boards rather than educated officials.
Stratford community notes report on property fire allegations, local official capacity, and residents. upcoming High School entertainment, Azalias Old Home Night, and evangelists' Boston banquet as possible Bridgeport outreach. Mentions Mansfield Judge Peck, Sheriff Stage, and Taft meeting. Also includes trolley incidents, Christmas deliveries, church services, and Forefathers Day programs.
A notable civil action worthy of professional attention ends in the plaintiff's favor in Southport. The case traces to July 1906 when C O Jelliff & Co sold their hardware business to Frederick K Jennings. In September Jennings mortgaged stock and future purchases to Jelliff for 3000 dollars extending to October 1907 with Har-
The Store offersSilk Petticoats in regular and novelty styles plus Jersey tops and flounces. Black Taffetas with stitched flounces and durable sateen under flounce priced 3.98 to 12.00. Colored Silk Petticoats changeables brocades stripes plain taffetas from 3.98 up. Also Moreens Sateens Heatherblooms for everyday wear. Second floor stocks tea tables mahogany trays jardinieres colonial mirrors mahogany work tables and leather goods. Kipling calendar available for 1.00. gift room and stationery sections noted.
Harris wins $540 in a case over a New York stock mortgage involving Jennings Jelliff and Jennings creditors. The judge notes strict compliance with chattel mortgage law, fixes rights for creditors, and signals an appeal. Nearby, town notes discuss school holidays, local theft suspicions, and social visits as residents prepare for winter.
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