Vaudeville at Poli's promises top acts for 1912 run
Poli's theatre revives with high class vaudeville featuring Channing Poleek's Lies sketch, famed producer Maurice Campbell, Lasky, and a bold ventriloquial act by The Great Lester. Acts include Ethel Green, Valecita and her leopards, Frank Stafford & Co, Morris and Kramer, Mead and Mamie Werntz, and Poli's Orchestra. Strong local demand drives three remaining performances daily.
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Poli's
Vaudevile
Poli’s
Poli
Channing Poleek
Bridgeport
Maurice Campbel
Robert P. Ke
Lester
Pat's
Ethel Green
Algeria
Gainty Sef
Miss Green
Efi
Valecita
Frank Stafford & Co
Mr. Stafie
Morris and
Kramer
Mead
Mamie “Werntz
Kilties to visit Park Theatre Bridgeport in gala program
Park Theatre Bridgeport hosts the Scottish Canadian Kilties band and 40 performers in a male choir with Gaelic costumes in a two show visit. They travel in the palace Pullman Heather and will perform today after noon and night with a hearty welcome planned. The same program includes De Angelis in a new comic opera The Pearl Maiden at the Park Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Balleville
Canada
Scotland
Ireland
Heather
Park Theatre
Arthur P. Kale
Harry Auracher
South Pacific Ocean
United States
Mous
Cap'n Whitaker's Place at Park Theatre Captivates Crowd
The Park Theatre presents Cap'n Whittaker's Place by Joseph C. Lincoln and William E. Danforth with Thomas A. Wise in the Star role. The story follows Captain Cyrun Whittaker and the waif Emily as she becomes bos'n and the ship’s true commander, delivering comedy, pathos, and romance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cap'n Whittaker
Joseph C. Lincoln
William E. Danforth
Park Theatre
Thomas A. Wise
Captain Whittaker
Cyrun Whittaker
Emily
Henry Thomas
Middle Age Aids with Foley Kidney Pills
An advertisement notes aging brings kidney and bladder issues and urinary irregularities and recommends Foley Kidney Pills as a regulating and strengthening remedy, with attribution to L. F. Curtis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
L. F. Curtis
Beverly at the Park Theatre presented by Poli’s Stock
Beverly dramatized from a Robert M. Baker novel and directed by Oscar Eagle was staged at the Park Theatre to a fair sized audience. The production was handsomely staged with a well balanced company of high standard. Performances were given in afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly
Robert M. Baker
Oscar Eagle
Poli
Park Theatre
Obituary Notes for Mrs Maud Bronson Bissell and Mary J Thorpe
Deaths in Clinton and Bridgeport report the passing of Mrs Maud Bronson Bissell wife of William G Bissell daughter of Rev W A Bronson and visiting local resident J H Vanstone. Funeral in Clinton Sunday. Also Mary J Thorpe aged resident of Wayne Street Bridgeport dies after long illness leaving husband and one son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Bronson Bissell
William G. Bissell
Clinton
Mary J
Samuel Thorpe
Wayne Street
Veness Feeds Banquet Sendoff by Bridgeport Foremen
Alfred E. Veness, superintendent of Union Typewriter Co., retires to take new duties in Chicago after New Year. Foremen honor him at Carr's Grill with two gifts, a silver loving cup won by Yost of the Factory baseball league and a diamond stickpin. Speakers praise his leadership and camaraderie as the team and workers toast his retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred E. Veness
Union Typewriter Co
Chicago
Carr
Yost
Veness
C. W.burgess
Mr. Veness
Bridgeport
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Offer Instant Relief
An advertisement claims Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets quickly relieve fullness and indigestion by supplying digestive juices, improving stomach comfort, breath, and disposition. It promises a trial package free on request and lists price as 50 cents at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Union Typewriter honors trusted employee with pin
The speaker praises the directors for supporting workers with better conditions and tools, noting a rare board of big minded men. He accepts a token and vows to live brightly. The event ends with the toast and remarks from company and guest representatives including Brown and Sharpe figures from Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Typewriter Co
Veness
Mr. Veness
C. W. Burgess
M. J. Clabby
Harry Cooper
G. C. Wright
H. M. Robinson
J. L. Jacobs
Brown and Sharpe Manufacturing Co
Providence
R. I
G. A. Gunderson
Doing in Local Fraternal Bodies N. EB. O. P.
Tonight's meeting of the New England O P to greet Supreme Warden David Sherwood of Providence R I on his city visit is expected to be a landmark gathering. West Foresters Hall hosts invitations to district deputy grand wardens and lodge officers from Bridgeport Stratford Stamford Norwalk and Danbury for about 100 attendees. Grand Warden P B Whalen and Grand Secretary Jeremiah Wall of New Haven are expected, along with local grand officers. A luncheon will follow.
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New England Order of Protection
David Sherwood
Providence
R. L
West Foresters
Bridgeport
Stratford
Stamford
Norwalk
Danbury
P. BE
Whalen
Jeremiah Wall
New Haven
Stanley Beans Soloist at the YrMCA
At the Young Men's Christian Association meeting on Sunday afternoon, Stanley Beans will sing as the soloist. The program opens with music from city musicians for the first half hour, followed by a discussion on a topic of interest to men. The musical program begins at 3:30. All men are welcome.
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Young Men’s Christian Association
Stanley Beans
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