Poli's New Show House Opened by Society Folks
Springfield mass. December 23 With the opening of Poli es Palace last evening S Z Poli of New Haven the theatrical magnate added the largest and finest theatre to his circuit An audience of great size attended the opening performance which was a benefit for the Young Men's Christian association building fund Tickets sold at many times the regular prices and Poli contributed all receipts to the fund Prominent Springfield society members filled the lower boxes and several upper boxes The Poli party including Mr and Mrs Poli and other relatives occupied the right stage box
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Springfield
Maas
Poli
E Palace
S. Z Poli
New Haven
Young Men's Christian Association Building Fund
Slvester Z. Poli
Westport Town Meeting Orders Loan of $24000
Special to The Farmer Westport December 23 at a special town meeting the voters instructed the selectmen to borrow 24000 to meet current expenses. The loan runs until May 1, 1914 at 5 percent. It was also voted to purchase a new adding machine used at the selectmen’s office. George P. Jennings presided.
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Westport
Selectmen
George P. Jennings
Extraordinary Christmas fur sale advertised at Christmas prices
A dense ad showcases fur scarfs, muffs, sets, and related items from black fox to mink and raccoon. Prices span $1.48 to $45.00 with many items offered at about half to one third off typical values. Also features shirt waists, petticoats, coats, rainwear, dolls, and millinery discounts.
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Rene
Dr Anna Shaw Declines Income Tax Payment
New York December 23 Dr Anna Howard Shaw president of the National American Woman's Suffrage Association refused to pay her income tax and announced plans to challenge the law. At her Neots Pa home she was asked to fill out a form stating income source but wrote her declaration of principles that taxation without representation is tyranny.
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New York
Anna Howard Shaw
National American Woman's Suffrage Association
Neots
Montenegro Queen Illness Reported From Cettinge
Zurich dispatch says Juan Milena of Montenegro mother of Queen Helena of Italy is seriously ill in Cettinge. Dr A Genhart summoned to attend her majesty. illness has been ongoing for weeks and worsened. News from London notes Caesar the late King Edward’s fox terrier spends Christmas at Sandringham with royal household.
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Zurich
Switzerland
Juan Milena
Montenegro
Helena
Italy
Balkan Kingdom
A. Genhart
Cettinge
London
Sandringham
Queen Alexandra
Princess Victoria
Queen Mother
Princess Mary
King George
Queen Mary
Prince of Wales
Princess May
John
George
Norfolk
Bridgeport Girl Quietly Marries in New York City
Miss Estella Louise Porter of 202 Newfield avenue bridges to Arthur J Skidmore of Santa Anna California in a quiet ceremony at The Little Church Around the Corner in New York. The bride wears brown chiffon broadcloth and hat. They plan to sail for New Orleans then Santa Ana California where a home awaits. The bride is active in Bridgeport society and worked for the International Silver Co. The groom recently moved to Santa Ana to run an electrical business.
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Estella Louise Porter
Newfield Avenue
Arthur J Skidmore
Santa Anna
Cal
New York
New Orleans
Santa Ana
California
W. 8. Porter
Bridgeport
International Silver Co
Skidmore
Centenary of Econochaca Battle Recalls Weathersford Clash
A modern retelling marks the 1813 battle at Econochaca on the Alabama River. Gen Claiborne led whites and Choctaws against Tecumseh and the Prophet era. Weathersford rode to a cliff and leaped away, while his followers burned Econoghaca and slain captives were prepared for sacrifice protected by a heroic last stand.
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Econochaca
Claiborne
Holy Ground
Weathersford
Alabama River
Auttose
Tecumseh
Econoghaca
Fort Mims
Obituary notices from a city with several deaths
Ellen Kelly widow of Dennis Kelly dies at 60 after long illness at 1568 Main Street. Survived by daughter Mrs Edward Murphy. Protracted illness at 584 Myrtle Avenue. Bridget Baker widow of Roland Baker dies at 60, survived by sister and two nieces. Sacred Heart church mourns. Charles A Tomlinson farmer of Stepney dies at 71, survived by widow. Tra Christensen 40, motorman for Connecticut Company, dies at Stratford. Adelphian lodge members and many friends mourn. Survivors include a widow and two daughters aged 12 and 9. Franklin Presbyterian church dig for new edifice to save $500. Representative Proty proposes investigation of lobby to influence D C legislation. Farmer want ads. One cent a word.
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Ellen
Dennis Kelly
Main Street
Edward Murphy
Myrtle Avenue
Bridget
Roland Baker
Sacred Heart Church
Charles A. Tomlinson
Stepney
Tra Christensen
Connecticut Company
Stratford
Adelphian Lodge
Holiday Gift Catalogue Features Men and Women Items
A holiday sales page lists gifts for men and women including silk accessories, gloves, dresses, and lingerie. It highlights Noah's Ark as a toy section with horses, autos, dolls, books, and porcelain, plus an extensive line of imported hand painted china wares and playthings with varied prices and holly boxes.
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Noah’s Ark
Former Derby Judge Dies From Carriage Runaway Injuries
Former Derby city court judge George B. Clark died at his home in Derby Connecticut from head injuries after a carriage accident near the railroad tracks. Born 1846 in Derby he served as selectman and then as city court judge for six years before retirement. He leaves a widow and two daughters.
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Derby
Conn
George B. Clark
Cla
Stage Employes Add Ten to Membership in Bridgeport
Ten members were added to the Bridgeport local of the International Association of Theatrical Stage Employes at the annual meeting and banquet held Sunday night at 1088 Broad Street. Charles Lea and Lee M. Hart addressed attendees. The union reports 88 members and 2100 dollars in treasury. Elected for the coming year were President George F. Belden, VP Peter F. McNab, delegate Joseph Raymond, alternate A. Hamilton, recording secretary George F. Peters, financial secretary W. H. Belden, executive board George F. Belden Peter F. McNab J. Raymond G. F. Peters W. Thebo and sergeant-at-arms Charles Belden.
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Bridgeport
International Association of Theatrical Stage Employes
Broad Street
Charles Lea
Association For the United States
Lee M. Hart
George F. Belden
Peter F. McNab
Joseph Raymond
A. Hamilton
George F. Peters
W. H. Belden
Peter F McNab
J. Raymond
G. F. Peters
W. Thebo
Charles Bel
Girl tangoes at Rock jailed for 30 days in Weeh Haven
Margaret Arnold, cited for tangoing near Savin Rock, invited a policeman to dance and was arraigned in the Weeh Haven town court. She refused to reveal her source, claiming the water is fine. A 16 day old bankrupt sale and assorted goods ad follows.
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West Haven
Savin Rock
Margaret Arnold
Thomas Street
Grove
Paxliceman Kennedy
Weer Haven
Wes
Jean A. F. Maher
Kennedy
Margaret
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Fane Celery
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Arthur J. Skidmore
Franklin
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Washington
Prouty
Columbia
Smith-Murray
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Smith-Murray CO
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Board of Trustees
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