Polls Holiday Program Showcases Dolls and Dramas
A lively week of amusements features Dollies Dolls described as a tinkling tale, a love driven five reel drama The Love Thief with Gretchen Hartman and Alan Hale, Pathe Pictorial News, Bruce and Dunbar minstrels, Hazel Wallace Co, Edwards Shupine skit, and the novel Acrobatic Surprise by the Clinton s troupe.
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Pau
Bug L. Hawkins
Gretchen ‘Hartman
Alane
Pathe
Pictorial News
Bruce and Dunbar
Oddity
Hazel
Clintons
Lyric introduces leading lady Miss McGrath in Sinners
The New York Playhouse Record Breaker Sinners debuts at the Lyric with leading lady Miss Laurence McGrath returning from the Keith stock troupe. Her performance, praised for charm and dramatic skill, anchors a promising week as the All Star Stock Co. teams with George first’s Bought and For to stage a compelling production.
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New York Playhouse
All Star Stock Co
Beason
Elias
Pany
Rrencee Mcffrath
Lyric
Ee Ris Stock
Atte
McGrath
Bridgeport
Sheorath
Miss McGrath - Haa Hanes
Keith
New York
Miss McGrath
Miss. McGrath
George Frst
Miss Path
All, Star Stock Co
Plaza program offers breezes and laughs at local theatre
A review of a small city stage program highlights a musical comedietta with a romantic plot and a five part play. Performances feature a young cast of girls with song and dance, including the piece Breezes of Way and a comedy set at Catlee Dan's.
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I & Bs
Kelly
Hoyt
Catlee Dan's
Beswai Aly
The Stolen Triumph at Metro Theater Features Julius Steger
The Metro presents The Stolen Triumph with Julius Steger as a highlighted attraction. Marguerite Clark is noted for Snow White in a well known tale revival. other select photoplays accompany the program.
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Crimson
Aly Impérial
Maurice Costello
Syenhis
Rees Oleh
Metro
Sterling
Julius Steger
Marguerite Clark
Eee Hittlesdreen
Snow White
Tomisrrow
Niles
Minstrel Show Planned At Park By Sacred Heart Glee Club
Osanam club Inc presents a minstrel show at Park theatre Monday evening featuring Prof N J Herman and the Sacred Heart church group. Tickets go on sale Friday January 12 1917 with exchanges for reserved seats available through members. A patrolman shot and wounded Rev Lot E Doty of St Louis in a separate incident.
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Sacred HeartGlee Club
Osanam Club Inc
Park Theatre
Thig City
Prof
Herman
Lot E. Doty
St. Louis
Causes of high coal prices blamed on mining firms and railroads
A Massachusetts commission told Governor McCall that anthracite price hikes stem from higher mining costs and steep freight charges. It cites railroads’ influence over the trade, shortages across towns, and urges federal action to separate coal from rail lines, regulate prices, and ensure car returns. The piece also notes the Sons of Erin annual New Year ball at Eagles Hall with Quigley’s orchestra and O’Neill as prompter, inviting Irish community members to attend.
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Boston
McCall
Commonwealth
Ieee
New Year Dances At Quiltys Colonial Ballroom
Quiltys Colonial ballroom on Fairfield avenue offers two New Year dances. An afternoon matinee from 2:30 to 6 features Murray's ten piece orchestra. The evening ball promises a large crowd with Murray's 10 piece ensemble and lively dancing. Admission is moderate and all are invited. Follows wife’s death in Summit New Jersey. George Hill, former New York city corporation counsel, died at home after learning of wife’s illness. Major Powell Clayton, former War Department officer, has died.
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Sons of Erin
Eagles’ Hall
Ireland
Quigley
John J. O'Neill
AH Friends of
Quilty
Fairfield Avenue
Murray
Quilty’s
Aga
Ito
Adv
Summit
N. J
George Hill
Stant Corporation
New York City
Beech, Wood Road
Hill
Kethryr King Hill
High Heels Cause Corns and Offer Quick Relief
The article links high heeled footwear to corns and infection, urging readers to use a pharmacy product named Freezone. It claims a few drops directly on a corn stop pain and lifts the corn with no skin irritation, promoting wide, safe use by both men and women.
Redding Church Season Festive Duties And Local Notes
Christmas services at the Episcopal church drew large crowds with confirmations by Bishop Acheson of five candidates. Center Congregational and Center Methodist churches held Christmas programs with trees, gifts, and recitations. A New Year celebration at the Mark Twain Library plans to include school pupils, coffee, and cake. Local industry at Gilbert & Bennett reports raises and busy production.
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Center Methodist Church
Charles H. Plump
Mark Twain
Georgetown
Woolworth
Center Congregational
Cunningham
Episcopal
Ridge
Center
West Side
Gilbert & Bennett
Branchville
Ridgefield
Lastriday
Chance
Watertown
Brookfield
New Fairfield
Chancé
John G. ‘Fellows
Sok
Umpawaug
John Todd
Emma Ewing
Charles O. Perry
D. S. Sanford
Neil
New York
Atlantic City
Washington
Fire Co
Tomorro
No. 1 Co
the Ridge
E. A. Pinkney
New Rochelle
Hoggsons
Thompsons
Stetsons
Pleasant “Valley
Harold Sanford
Philadelphia
Fred Mahrey
Burlington
L. C. Peck
Two Bridgeport Men Skipped State Hearing in Hartford
Hartford December 28 two local men did not appear for a state secretary of state hearing. Joseph Lastevick of 202 Sheridan Street Bridgeport faced a fatal accident case and George Peters of Bridgeport also failed to appear. Olaf F Johnson of Fairfield suspected of driving under the influence had a hearing and license suspended. Cases for Konrad Burgering and Joseph Horwitz of Bridgeport were continued a week. Adv notices advertise millinery and Xmas trees by E H Ditton & Co. and Mohn Beck & Son products.
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Hartford
Joseph Lastevick
Sheridan Street
Bridgeport
Charles D. Byrnes
George Peters
Olaf F. Johnson
Fairfield
Konrad Burgering
Joseph Horwitz
Recupertabs Offered for Sale by Drug Stores
Recupertabs priced 50c and 1.00 per package available at drug stores or mailed directly after payment. Curts Chemical Co located at 414 West 28rd Street New York oversees distribution. Bridgeport area distribution handled by J D Hartigan 81 Fairfield Avenue Ady Ri tt.
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Curts Chemical Co
West 28Rd St
New York
Bridgeport
J. D. Hartigan
Fairfield Avenue
Ady
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Main Street
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Ozanam Minstrel
Cas
Bessie
Dan
Triangle
Lover’s Lake
James Crowley
Raymond & Hoyt Laughlin & West
Broadway
Bissett & Scott
Lyric Star Players
Owen Davis
RED Feather
Metro Wonderplay Today—Today
Metro Pictures
Keeney’s
Empire Theatre
Snow
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Chefoo
New York State
Universal Tooth CO
Warner Building
Fairfield Ave
Arkansas
Gretchen Hartman
Allen Hale
Bruce & Dunbar
Hazel Wallace & Co
Pathe’s Pictorial News
the University School
Porgies
W. D. Cook & Son
Water Street
Albert Robin
Paris
Chichester SI
Tamond
Vermont
Andrew M. Ewing
Conn
Hughes & Chapman
Stratford Avenue
M. G. Keane
M. J. Gannon
Broad St
John
Vine 8A
Wm. Lieberum & Son
Hawley & Wilmot
State St
CIA
Washington Eenney
Faireteeday
Frank Polke & Son
Emaelmers& Undertakers
State Street
Barnum
Hancock Ave
George P. Potter
Broad Street
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