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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1911

Page

8

Poli's Theatre Promises Diversified Week of Vaudeville

Poli's theatre presents a varied vaudeville week headlined by Griffith the mentalist and Kate Elinor the Human Billiken. Harry Tighe, work and Dewar gymnasts, the Rag Trio, Pep the accordionist, and Edwin W. Gilbert sketches with Poli's Orchestra join a grand bill. Seats for the Christmas week are in high demand and reservations are urged.

Bridgeport Gtis Griffith Hine Kfmt York Ind Yale Griffith Griffth Kate Elinor Sam Williams Will Wedgeport Harry Tighe Vane Poli Jomore Tighe Bridgerort Ower Dewer Repo Ross, Ames and Golet Pep Edwinely W. S. Gilbert

Jey Defeats Kid Kilroy at Sterling A C May Meet

Report notes Jey defeated Kid Kilroy in a May evening match at the Sterling Athletic Club. The piece hints at a broader, unrelated 400-person phrenology challenge and a promised prize to three couples chosen by Dr. Von Berner, with an emphasis on affinities.

Jey Kid Kilroy Ina Sterling A. C Kid Stapp von Berner

Christmas Gift Bargains Across Town

The Bridgeport Trunk and Bag Co. promotes low prices on trunks bags and leather goods at 1049 Broad Street near John. KB H Dillon & Co. announces Friday and Saturday price cuts on untrimmed millinery fur accessories and coats. Caesar Misch Inc. markets easy credit for last minute shoppers as gifts stretch budgets.

Caesar Misch, Inc Tce Seeley Main Street Outlet Clothing Company Main Golden Hill Itmas Poultry Bridgeport Trunk and Bag Co Broad Street John KB. H. Dillon & Co Main St Atlas Turkish H H

Farmer Defies Odds in Local Want Column

A farmer fights to keep his livelihood amid drought and rising costs. The Want column records neighbors offering support and potential buyers showing interest in his crops and equipment as the community rallies around the issue.

Woman's Death Costs 3500 in New Haven Case

In New Haven on December 22, the Superior court awarded $3500 to the plaintiff, Isaac Koskoff, after a five day trial against Albert Goldman. Mrs. Shendale Koskoff died July 4, 1910, when she fell from a veranda at 441 Congress avenue alleged to be poorly repaired. The verdict followed an hour of deliberation. The Koskoffs hosted thirteen people at dinner before guests went to the boat. upon return Mrs. Koskoff was dead.

New Haven Isaac Koskoff Albert Goldman Shendale Koskoff Congress Avenue Goldman Koskoff

Doings in Local Fraternal Bodies

Court Berkshire Foresters elected officers including Chief Ranger Thomas Tennant and Recorder E W Phelps. Park Club held open shooting and pinochle events with prizes named. a fine lunch followed.

Court Berkshire Foresters of America Thomas Tennant Jhief D. A. Murphy E. W. Phelps W. W. Bent John Boles James R. Baxter J. H. Barker Woodward L. K. Wiliams T. C. Post Beadle C. Ciresi Messina George W. Buck James B. Hair F. G. Williams C. R. Disbrow W. A. Scott W. A. Smith Park Club W. J. Lyon W. Thompson L. Hassleman D. H. Ferris

Truckman Fatally Hurt After Fall From Seat on Railroad Ave

Ernest A. Carlstrom 36 of Organ street was killed when a truck he drove on Railroad avenue rolled over him after he fell from the front seat. No witnesses. ambulance called. Survived by a wife. Funeral Saturday at 2 30 p m in Mountain Grove cemetery.

Ernest A. Carlstrom Organ Street Railroad Avenue Carlstrom Christopher Rickard Mountain Grove Cemetery

Shortest Day Is Six Seconds Shorter This Year

Washington report notes that today is about six seconds shorter than any previous day due to Earth's wobble and 16 internal movements. Scientists cite varying solar influence and the calendar's extra quarter day, which complicates precise time measurements.

United Press Washington

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