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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1912
Page
4
Santa Claus visits the Rowand Home for a Christmas tree celebration in the 7 W.C.A rooms, with prayers and a display of gifts. A tree lighting follows, then a new year chorus and a brief program to end the evening. Attendance is invited and cheerful.
Easton residents share news of visits and gatherings. Edwards returns to Dar heme with a small group of friends. Sire Pye hosts a day with Silman and others. Mrs Pecaty visits As Svmpene Cheminms near Ostern and Bridgeport. Clarence Jennines and Mr Fvetine Wale entertain at Setnee Day. Mare Gaersie Weterten participates in a local social at Ampetack.
Mice Cleveland, star attraction at the Lyric theatre, marks an anniversary of her City appearances. She returns with a strengthened cast in Best Kitty Bellaire, the production that earned instant praise on opening night. Cleveland’s year of weekly performances has boosted audience interest and showcased her versatility.
A Bridgeport Lyric Theatre interview features Miss Cleveland praising local support for wholesome entertainment. Clifford Brenne joins manager tab and leading man Frye, while Dr Windice promotes cold remedies. The piece notes Delicate theatre scenes and a starry reception for ten year old Trene Cromer from Knowlton Park.
Stratford notes Irene Cromer daughter of Mr and Mrs George Cromer of Knowster Park is a seven year old dancer who sang the butterfly song I like the Little Princess and earned three recalls at the Lyric performance. She will appear in child roles and fairy dances when needed.
Newtown centric social notes list residents and visitors including Miss Bessie Mitchell at the New Milford High School faculty home, Miss Marguerite Bradley in Bridgeport, Miss Marilla George in New York, and other Bridgeport and Sandy Hook guests. The item covers gatherings, travels, social calls, a runaway horse incident near Overlook Hill, church notes from Trinity and St. Rose, and a Hartford auto accident injuring Armenian picnicers but no injuries reported.
Bridgeport columnist Samuel E. Vincent warns of an alarming auto accident record in Fairfield County. He urges tougher laws and public sentiment to protect pedestrians as fatalities rise and drivers show little regard for speed limits or rights of others.
Ohio physician Dr. Edwards introduces Oliva Tablets a sugar coated olive oil tablet claiming to cleanse the bowels and tonify the liver without calomel’s after effects. The preparation backed by 17 years of practice is sold by The Olive Tablet Company Columbus Ohio at 11¢ and 25¢ per box.
In a public letter, Mrs. Mary Ann Patterson argues for strict city wide speed limits of ten miles per hour and a drivers stability law to curb deadly auto risks. She calls for public awareness, voluntary caution letters from the Automobile Cab, and police support to protect pedestrians and trolley riders.
Wanted a man and wife to serve as caretakers at the health office. Apply at the Health Office between 4 and 5 PM for a suitable position. Requires dependable, fit applicants for hospital duties.
John Boheetyen confessed to theft involving a missing item taken during a labor dispute and was placed on probation. Joseph Roberto involved in a dispute with John Youkes and faced related charges. Christepher Corran and David Condon were apprehended after an incident with a probation violation and received severe treatment. Condon, charged with gambling, was resentenced to four months.
A man appeared in police court charged with stealing two pairs of Klaas gloves to give his parents Christmas gifts. The report notes confusion in the testimony and mentions a workman injured in an unrelated incident as context.
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