English Englishmen push for purer tongue and temperance
A Oxford based movement led by Poet Laureate Robert Bridges and aided by Thomas Hardy Henry Bradley Sir Walter Raleigh and John Mackail aims to restore English as spoken and written clinging to Johnsonian usage while resisting foreign words A Londoner debate on dialect prompts a temperance reform drive backed by Leif Jones MP and Lloyd George funding the campaign and Imperial ties. The Dominions Royal Commission reports cotton prospects in northern Australia with government support for seed trials and fair pricing for Lancashire independence. London prepares for Paris 1914 Olympic code talks including women entrants and stricter rules on entries age and judging to ensure fair advantage.
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Lendon
London
Oxford
Robert Bridges
Thomas Hardy
Henry Bradley
Walter Raleigh
John W. Mackail
Johnson
Bridges
Dominions Royal Commission
Dominions
Colonial Office
British Cotton Growing Association
Australia
Common Wealth
Cotton Growing Association
Lancashire
Liverpool
Poli's new playhouse built by Bridgeporter
Springfield crowds tour Polis Palace the Poli theatre in white and gold with electric lighting. The vaudeville venue offers vast seating on the lower floor and a single balcony, ornate boxes separated by pilasters, red hangings, and a comfortable, well upholstered seating arrangement praised for its tasteful decoration and ample capacity.
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Springfield
Poli
Polis Palace
Compersson
Eldht Dexes
Poli Theater Opens With Praise From Bridgeport Guests
The Poli theater in Springfield boasts roomy seating and a single balcony with perfect stage views. T J Pardy Construction Company in Bridgeport completed the project on time despite steel-delivery delays, with Henry F Greene overseeing the work. Guests including Mr Poli, Mr Pardy and wife, Supt. Greene and wife, and Bridgeport manager Mr Saunders attended opening night and a celebratory dinner at the Hotel Worthy. Manager Gordon Righter called the theater the finest and tastiest he has seen, predicting strong local patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poli
T. J. Pardy Construction Co
Bridgeport
Mr. Poli
New House
Mr. Pardy
Mr. Greene
Poli Theater
Saunders
New Playhouse
Mr. Righter
Springfeld
New Haven Stocks Rise Three Points in Heavy Market
New York December 27 Opening shows little interest as trading resumes after London holiday. Canadian Pacific slips to 203 1 4 from year’s low, down nearly 60 points from 1913 high. Missouri Pacific and Utah Copper gain about a point. overall market closes heavy with reduced demand and subdued activity.
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New York
London
Canadian Pacific
Missouri Pacific
Utah
Cloth Coat Price List From A Retail Advertisement
A list shows various cloth sport coats and long boucle and chinchilla coats with prices ranging from 4.98 to 21.48. Items include Astrachan and Persian lamb coats and seal plush long cloth coats, reflecting a mid century or vintage clothing sale.
Lawyer Couch Scandal Deepens In Seven Year Secrecy
Monticello December report centers on Adelaide Branch, the woman at the heart of Melvin Couch’s double life. Relatives and detectives pursue a will signed by the woman and two mortgages. Dr. and Mrs. Curlette, linked to the case, seek a witness while Branch plans to leave town after securing her two mortgages.
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Monticello
Adelaide M. Branch
Melvin H. Couch
James F. Curlette
Curlette
Couch
Miss Branch
H. O. Branch
Hartwick
Market dip and mixed cues as bears press shares
Sues showed inadequate strength and bears exerting less sustain in luence elsewhere. Bear speculators were active and shorts’ drive weakened the market. New Haven rose 3 points on reports of possible AG agreement. Reading fell 1, Le high Valley 2, Canadian Pacific 35-8. Bonds irregular. Missing New Orleans liquidator Walter Danziger bonded for 125000, reportedly killed. Franklin G Colby files 501 claim in Byram for forty three sheep killed by dogs.
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Sues
Shorts
New Haven
Byram
N. J
Franklin G. Colby
Sunday church services listed around Fairfield area
A survey of morning and evening worships across Fairfield churches. Saint John's Holy Communion at 8:30 and 10:20 with sermons, children's festival at 3:30. Kings Highway Congregational, South Congregational, The People's Church, First Presbyterian, First Methodist, Washington Park, First Church of Christ Scientist, First Congregational, First Baptist, and St John’s Church all feature varied services, Sunday School, youth groups, cantatas, and Christmas programs across 1913-14 seasonal themes.
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Saint John's Church
Fairfield
Park Avenues
King’s Highway
South Congregational Church
Gilbert and
Broad Streets
Richard L. Swain
House of God
Vesper Institute
People’s Church
Laurel and Park Avenues
H. A. Davenport
Miss Bullard
Sun- Gay School
Christian Endeavor
First Presbyterian Church
State Street
Myrtle Avenue
John MacLaren Richardson
Christ
First Methodist Church
Fairfield Avenue
Broad Street
George M. Brown
Epworth League
First Church of Christ Scientist
Lafayette Street
Christian Science
First Congregational Church
Corner Broad and
Bank Street
Herbert D. Gallaudet
Parker
First Baptist Church
West and
Washington Avenues
John Richard Brown
Charles L. White
New York City
Maunder
Bethlehem
Swain
St. John’s Church
Doctrines of Evolution Discussed at Vesper Institute
The South Church at 5 PM Sunday hosts a discussion on how God made the world and whether evolution aids or hinders faith. The event asks if man ascended from animals and summarizes Christian scholars’ views. An organ recital begins at 4 50 followed by a Christmas music program by the church quartet.
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Vesper Institute of the South Church
God
Shepherd's Vision Cantata at First Congregational Church
Christmas Cantata The Shepherd's Vision to be sung tomorrow afternoon at First Congregational church directed by Oviatt with organ selections. Program includes quartets solos and a pious address by Rev H D Callaudet. Choir features Mary Sherwood Susan Hawley Davis Alexander Howell Lorenzo Oviatt. Sunday services at Olivet Congregational seek year end reflections and evening vesper on December 31.
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Horatio Parkers
First Congregational Church
Oviatt
H. D. Callaudet
God
Mary Sherwood
Susan Hawley Davis
Alexander Howell
Robert Clarke
Lorenzo Oviatt
The Smith Murray Co Suit and Coat Sale
The Smith Murray Co marks down coats suits and dresses to clear stock. Suits cut from 18 to 12 50 20 and 22 50 to 15 10 25 and 30 to 20 Sport coats 10 to 5 71 coats 5 50 to 6 95 12 50 to 8 95 15 00 to 10 00 furs at half price plus children coats kimonas and serge dresses offered at reduced rates.
Sale on Fringed and Scalloped Bed Spreads Friday
We have purchased a stock of bed spreads classed as seconds with minor imperfections not affecting wear. Marseilles and Latin Demity spreads priced at 1.39, 1.50, 2.00, 2.25, 2.50, 2.75 under usual prices. Fringed spreads 2.25, 2.50, 2.75. Scalloped edge 2.50, 2.75. On sale Friday.
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Marseilles
Special Closing Out Prices on Holiday Goods
Special closing out sale across departments with discounts on Rhinestone Back Combs Side Combs and Barrettes Jewel Boxes and dressing table ornaments at 20 percent Art Department Pin Cushions at half price Novelties in Pin Cushion line at half price Book Department all 25 cent books at 19 cents Notion Department Work Boxes half price Toilet Cases Shaving Mugs Manicure Sets while Noahs Ark basement holiday goods including toys games pictures horses sleds dolls and books offered at bargain prices.
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ART
Notion Department
Noah’s
Watch Night Service Set For Wednesday Evening
A Mirweek meeting announces a watch night service to be conducted Wednesday at 6 30 p m. The notice emphasizes a gather and prayerful vigil at the church.
New Haven Directors Review Segregation Plans
The New York New Haven Hartford Railroad directors met in New York on December 21 to receive sub committee reports on segregating the railroad's subsidiaries including steamship lines and trolley lines. The session was expected to last late into the afternoon.
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New Haven
New York
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Syrians Surprised By French Aviator
Beirut reported a surprise as Jules Vedirines the French aviator touring from Paris to Cairo misfired the first aeroplane flight over the city. The patriarch presented him a bouquet before he left for Cairo.
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Beirut
Jules Vedirines
Paris
Cairo
Compensation Insurance Adopted by Center Congregational Church
Meriden December 27 The Center Congregational church society approves a compensation insurance plan for the pastor sexton organist and quartet. The annual premium is 11 dollars.
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Meriden
Center Congregational Church
Deaths and Funerals Local notices from Oakwood district
The funeral of George Irving died Wednesday night was held at 2 29 this afternoon from Rourke and Rourks parlors with Rev Albert C Thompson of Emanuel Baptist Church officiating. Interment was in Lakeview cemetery. Leon Edward Gould four year old son of Austin and Catherine Gould died suddenly at 329 Hollister Avenue and services were private. The body was taken to Huntington Cemetery for interment. James Denton died in Bridgeport Hospital on Wednesday last and funeral held at 2 o clock this afternoon from his home at 464 Hollister Avenue with Rev G W Simonson officiating. Interment in Lakeview Cemetery. Mrs Josephine Bronson of Waterbury died at Bridgeport Hospital after an extended illness. Survived by husband in Waterbury. Minnie Weiner five years old of 89 Lexington Avenue suffering partial burns to fingers from Christmas Day five years ago treated at emergency hospital.
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George
Irving
Rourke & Rourks
Albert C. Thompson
Emanuel Baptist Church
Leon Edward Gould
Austin
Catherine Gould
Hollister Avenue
Huntington Cemetery
James Denton
Bridgeport
G. W. Simonson
Newfield M. E
Lakeview Cemetery
Josephine Bronson
David Bronson
Waterbury
Bridgeport Hospital
Minnie Weiner
Lexington Avenue
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Farmer
Lloyd George
United Kingdom Alliance
Leif Jones
M.P
House of Commons
Alliance For
England and Wales
Scotland
Duke of Westminsters
Bridgeporter
E. Fl, Dillon & CO
Hartford
Ocecile
Parig
Coats
E. H. Dillon & CO
Will
Reading
Lehigh Valley
New Orleans
T. Walter Danziger
Standard Oil CO
Buffalo
Boston
THE
Smith-Murray CO
Smith-Murray Ct
Rockwell & Forester
Main Street
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