Polls Theatre Crowded For Holiday Week Shows
Polls Theatre continues its holiday run with strong crowds and packed houses. The program features Lasky’s Pianophend Minstrels, Keller Mack and Frank Orth, Primrose Four, and a political satire by The Grafter, plus a New Year triple bill. Fannie Reinhart stars in Man and Wife at Jackson's Theatre, performed in Yiddish with an all star cast. At the Old Cross Roads comes to the city next Friday and Saturday with matinees, a strong Southern story, and high scenic impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feason
Lasky
Benn Linn
Gladys Lane
Dresden
China Comedienne
Paul McCarthy
Fremont Desson
Dixie Crane
Jack Claire
Keller Mack
Frank Orth
Mack
Orth
Bis
Primrose Four
Senate
Charles
Ross Coventry
Mita Hedfield
Ernest Carr
Sammy Watson
Pott
Lillian Ferlein
Mia
Gardner Crane
Comany
John Ince
Patty Allion
Mame
Fannie Reinhart
Jackson
New York Yiddish Co
Reading
Mmne
Reinhart
Mme. Reinhart
New York City
Aeae
Old Cross Roads
Jackson's
Arthur C. Alson
Grand Opera House
Social Set Attends Dance At Home Of Mrs Wintter
Mins Cora Winter and Wilhelm Wintter entertained friends at their Seaview Avenue home with a reception and dance. The verandas were decorated, two orchestras Beauty's and Boethern provided music, and a bountiful collation was served. The hosts plan further gatherings during the holidays as guests remain in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Winter
Wilhelm Wintter
Gauehter
A.F. Wintter
Seaview Avenue
Beauty
Soa Lyon
Clinton
Worthing dies in harness on stage in Detroit
Detroit reports the death of Frank Worthing, leading man in Sauce for the Goose, who collapsed after entering the stage at Garrick Theatre. He was 78, Edinburgh born, and had toured America for years. E D Cromwell to assume his role. funeral plans pending. Also noted: Mrs Margaret Sherwood, daughter of Alice Burlock Wilmot, buried at Mountain Grove after services at 129 Cotaman Street.
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United Prose
Detroit
New York
Frank Worthing
Garrick Theatre
Tagether
Patrick McDonald
Redding Ridge
America
E. D. Cromwell
Margaret Sherwood
Alice Burlock
Wilmot
Mountain Grove
Cotaman Street
William H. Lewis
B.C
St. John's Episcopal
Henri Rousseau
France
Paris
Rouasean
Humoriste
Meriden Tailor Files Bankruptcy Claim Against Wife
Seer Schrander, a dealer in men's panel at 38 Grove Street, Meriden, has filed for bankruptcy. The lender claims debts totaling $3,278.21 and a series of related notes. his wife is owed 55.70 percent of the estate.
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Seer Schrander
Grove St
Meriden
Fraternal Lodge 13 Elects Officers for Year
Fraternal news notes Rebekah Lodge No 13 held their annual election of officers last evening with Miss Anna Kunst as president and Kate Baum as vice president. Roth serves as secretary with Lena Gunsenhausen as treasurer and Mary Miller along with Eliga Herrmann and K. Dobry as trustees. Installation is planned for Tuesday evening January 10.
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Frugndachatt Rebekah Lodge
Anna Kunst
Kate Baum
Roth
Fin
Eee
Lena Gunsenhausen
Treas
Mary Miller
Eliga Herrmann
K. Dobry
Mrx
Tuberculosis claim about Irish immigrants challenged
O Huanthne of United Irish Societies counters Dr N E Wordin's Scotsources claim that tuberculosis is especially prevalent among young Irish immigrants. He cites Irish Registrar General data and Washington statistics, argues against alarmist statements, and urges Wordin to prove or withdraw his assertion. Letter dated December 26 1910 from State Street hall addresses potential prejudice against Irish workers.
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Farmer
Bridgeport Nursing Association
N. EB. Wordin
Ireland
Wordin
Bureau of Statistics
Washington
Word
Lady Aberdeen
Lord Eutenant
Scotland
United States
Indy
Brooklyn
Munson and Dewey Held in Hamden Case
James E Munson and Charles Dewey faced Alfred B Hayward at Highwood market garden after his Dec 18 assault and robbery. Constable Blurtee pursued suspects through several Massachusetts towns. both pleaded guilty to assault with intent to maim theft from person and robbery by violence. They were bound over to the Superior court in Hamden with $2000 bonds each. The Isthmus of Panama recorded 10.88 inches of rainfall in a single period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred B. Hayward
Highwood
James E. Munson
Charles Dewey
Frederick Blurtee
Chase
Massachusetts
Hamden
Fifty Cities Lead Nation In Population Growth Since 1900
Census figures name New York and Chicago as top US cities by population, with 19 over 250 000 and 50 over 100 000. Los Angeles surges from 34th to near the front, while Oklahoma City and Muskogee top growth rates. The report notes doubling of populations in 22 cities, regional patterns, and shifts in rank among major urban centers.
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United States
London
New York
Paris
Tokio
Chicago
Berlin
Vienna
St. Petersburg
Phiadelphia
Moscow
Newark
Los Angeles
Minneapolis
Jersey City
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Boston
Baltimore
Cleveland
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Muskogee
Birmingham
Pasadena
Cal
Flint
Mich
Seattle
Wash
Speke
Fort Worth
Texas
Huntington
West Va
el Paso
Tampa, Fla
Schenectady
N. C
Portland
Ore
Oakland
San Diego
Tacoma, Wash
Wehita
Kans
Waterloo
Towa
California
Washington
Albany
Atlanta
Ais
Bridgeport
Ala
Paterson
N. J. Phila
Qetonia
Pittsburg
Census Bureau
St. Joseph
Tata
West
Detroit
Buffalo
San Francisco
Milwaukee
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Bet
Kidney Pain Relief Claim Cites Foley Kidney Pills Cure
M Mayer of Rochester New York describes a sharp back pain progressing to illness with irregular kidney action and fatigue. After using Foley Kidney Pills, he reports renewed strength and full recovery, stating he now feels better and stronger. The testimonial is attributed to Curtis Pharmacy via F. S. Brill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Mayer
Rochester
N.Y
Brill and Curtis Pharmacy
Queen's Daughters Whist Event Draws Crowds and Funds
Large crowds attended the Queen's Daughters charity whist and dance at the Colonial ball rooms with over 200 dollars raised. George T. McCarthy served as master of ceremonies. Afternoon winners included Mrs Wetstine and Mrs P Cummings. evening winners featured W A Seerey and J K Murphy among many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen's Daughers
George T. McCarthy
Ceremoniae
J. A. Rourke
J. Dillon
al Burns
Elizabeth Gibin
May O'Connell
Elizabeth Buckley
Joseph Whitcomb
J. Foley
T. J. Allen
T. O'Leary
J. Kelley
WE. Hogan
John Callahan
Nelle Murphy
S. E. Brant
Michael Garey
Katherine L. Erwin
Lillian Whitcomb
L. J. Flynn
What the Boys Thought and Capri Water Tales
A Philadelphia Times quip on a schoolteacher stumping himself in long division. vivid passage on Capri’s bay water praised as the most beautiful, followed by a Rousseau anecdote and brief humorous exchanges in New York and London about pride, generosity, and misers. The items mix wit, travel, and social humor with notable names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Bili
Philadelphia Times
An Inquisitive Scot’s Witty Trade Debate
A Scotsman quips about the first trade in the world as two blacksmiths debate existence. One cites Genesis that Adam tended Eden, the other counters by asking who made the spades. The exchange humorously underscores pride in craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam
Garden of Eden
John
A SIMPLE SAFEGUARD and Related Adcerpts
A Carlyis View discusses progress as a drunken stagger toward a goal. A simple safeguard section features Mrs D Gilkeson of Youngstown Ohio praising Foley s Honey and Tar after her child s severe cold and cough improved after one dose and a full bottle was kept on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Gilkeson
Ingles Ave
Youngstown
Ohio
Foley
F. B. Brill
Curtis Pharmacy
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