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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1915

Page

12

A Persian Garden headlining vaudeville in late week

A large Broadway style vaudeville program features ten principals and many beauties in Amusements live at lis. The bill includes Ben Deeley Marie in the New Bellboy skit and Farnum in the photodrama A Soldier's Oath. Middleton Spellmayer and Gertrude Long are listed with novelty and dancing acts.

Lis Ben Deeley Marie Variies New Bellboy Farnum Middleton Spellmayer Wiel Teans Gertrude Long Seyst Otter

Dan A Old Master Headlines Plaza Vaudeville Bill

The Plaza presents a week mid roster vaudeville with Dan the Old Master in a dazzling act. Molly Moller and Lil Livia perform, while Duffy Montague delivers monologue and song. The Penitentes feature Orrin Johnson in a five part religious themed temple act from New Mexico.

Dan Molly Moller Terpsichere Milelivia Plorence Doherty Duffy Montague GeThe Penitentes New Mexico Penitentes

Empire and Arpert star in My Old Friend at Empire theatre

Empire and Arpert star in a five part film My Old Friend at the Empire theatre this state. Flor Ayn Turner and Pauline Frederick headline supported by Universal features and a world news weekly. Lydia Gilmore is the headline in the Famous Players scene.

Y Arpert England Florayn Turner Tnde Empire Theatre Universal Globe Stirs Pauline Frederick Seene Lydia Gilmore

The Law of the Land at Lyric Cecil Spooner

The Lyric presents a dramatic play The Law of the Land featuring Cecil Spooner and company. A moral dilemma drives the plot as a man must choose between the death of a husband or a son blighted life. An New Year’s Eve performance at Colonial Ballroom includes McEnlry Singing Orchestra for dancing after the show.

Cecil Swoenes Law of the Cecil Spooner LA Souris New York Theatee Sandals Co Phe Parks ‘ Company Eater Ara Ginnette Gue DE Simone Rev YI Georges Saulieu

West End presents Hazel Dawn and John Mason in The Fatal Card

West End on State Street shows Hazel Dawn and John Mason in The Fatal Card a landmark photoplay by Famous Players Paramount. Mason as George Forrester Marrable and Dawn display strong dramatic power in this stage hit adapted for film. Tomorrow Moore stars in Chimmie Fadden Out West a five part Paramount picture. Adv Tel: 2528- ia.

West End State Street Clinton Avenue Hazel Dawn John Mason C.haddon Chambers B.C. Stephenson Paramount Famous Players Film Company George Forrester Marrable Oan Players Film Moore Chimmie Fadden Out West Paramount Picture

Cheaper Postage Rates Debated in Congress

Washington reports 21 bills seek equity in first class mail rates before holiday recess. The Stafford proposal differs by adopting a zone system and one cent local delivery with added charges for heavier weights. Supporters argue revenue remains strong and business will grow as usage increases.

Washington Congress Friends of the Proposition William H. Stafford Wisconsin House Postal Committee Stafford

Nyack Steamer Burns at Muskegon Dock

The Milwaukee Muskegon Line steamer Nyack owned by Crosby Transportation Co. of Milwaukee caught fire early today at its Muskegon dock and probably will be a total loss. EZMAS ROPING AND WREATHS OF LAUREL JOHN RECK & SON.

Muskegon, Mich Milwaukee, Muskegon Line Nyack Crosby Transportation Co. of Milwaukee John Reck & Son

Elks' Children Entertained With Christmas Gifts

Nearly 200 children of Elks members were guests of the Benevolent Protective Order at a Christmas tree event. Joseph Whelan dressed as Santa distributed candy, oranges, and presents while jugglers and ventriloquists performed. Ladies’ Night drew 59 couples to a festive evening with an orchestra. Elaborate Watch Night plans are underway for New Year's Eve.

Benevolent Protective Order Elks Joseph Whelan Santa Claus New Nears

Winsted Bell Hop Apprehended for Diamond Ring Theft

Gordon, a bell boy at a Winsted hotel, was arrested at the Atlantic hotel by Detective Sergeant Edward Cronan for stealing a $250 diamond ring owned by the proprietor. He admits the theft but says he lost the ring and was returned to Winsted yesterday.

George Gordon Atlantic Hotel Edward Cronan Gordon Winsted

Midnight Service at Church of the Nativity

The annual midnight service at the Church of the Nativity North Bridgeport will be sung Friday at 12 o'clock. Chester Harrison is organist and choir director, Rev. Howard Li Field the celebrant. The church opens after 11:30 p.m., and a Car will wait at the North Bridgeport line terminus at 1:30 a.m. New Year’s morning courtesy of the Connecticut Co.

Church of the Nativity North Bridgeport Chester Harrison Howard Li Connecticut Co North Bridgeport

Austrian flyers interned after air landing in Romania

Report from Bucharest says three Austrian soldiers were interned in Romania when their aircraft landed on Romanian soil. The incident followed military activity and involved immediate detention by Romanian authorities.

Bucharest Romania

Xmas Roping and Wreaths at Beck and Son

Local shop John Beck & Son showcases festive roping and wreaths for Christmas season. Items include traditional greenery, ribbons, pine cones, and decorative bows. Images highlight handcrafted touches and holiday styling.

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