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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1912

Page

7

Million Dollar Greeting To New Year In Gotham

A garbled New York City pageant plans a grand New Year Eve celebration in Herald Square and Broadway area. Details mention crowds, hotels, parks, police, confetti, and a march through Lower Manhattan toward Times Square with mixed prose about festivities and public reactions.

Gotham New York Jarod Avra Square Bolles Hueier Fein Herald Square Broadway Muriel Ontele Seagheuan Dia Telepath Bresawnr Trinit Paul

Kaiser Is One Big Game Hunter

Kaiser is described as a prominent hunter in a distorted article noting his shooting ventures. The piece also references church matters, including a vote on leadership and the annual conference, with notes on financial strain and membership concerns at the Newhela MB church.

Kaiser

Fragmentary note on vandalism and misread names

A damaged OCR fragment mentions disfigured things and a Cyrus wart claim, references to Steve Pollsh and Laren ens 36, with unclear context and names. The text is incomplete and garbled, offering no clear event or identifiable figures beyond scattered proper nouns.

Steve Pollsh Ius Laren

Theatres Kid Kabaret at Polis Makes Hit

First nighters at Polis Vaudeville theatre praised Gus Edwards Kid Kabaret. Al Hinston sang That English Bug and George Jessel Evelyn McVey performed Be My Little Humble Hee with encores. Various acts including Haviland Bunny Thornton Luci and Gill, and Bush Bros drew strong laughs with comedy and feats.

Poli Vaudevitts Theatre Gus Edwards Kid Kaaret al Hinston George Jessel Evelyn McVey Betty Washington Hattie Kneftel Kneltel Adie Cantor Trentin David Wareld Reymond Hitchcock Fousy Haviland Thornton Bunny Thornton Goody Good Ixley & Lerner Grand Opera Lucia Bixtey Melba Lerner Caruso Bush Bros Sely Linden Beckwith Dreamland Mobile Bay Mizz Beckwith Duivetts Buiter Moffett, Claire & Co

Park Theatre to Present Henry Miller and "The Rainbow"

Henry Miller opens a one night and matinee engagement at the Park Theatre with his NY hit "The Rainbow" fresh from Boston and New York. He retains the same superb cast, including Roth Chatterton as the daughter, Nell Sumner story centers on a man rekindling hope through his 17 year old daughter Cynthia. The production features a strong supporting company and runs Thursday through Saturday with matinee Thursday. Also scheduled are Peter J. Clark's Frontier Girls and other attractions with Witter Morris presenting Harry Longer and a diverseLondon-based lineup.

Henry Miller Park Theatre Jam Liberty Theatre New York Boston Mr. Miller Roth Chatterton Nell Sumner Tie Iss Apitenf Wao pseisteHl Cynthia Raturha France Sumner Cynthis Tothes Kenerme Miller Sam Berwiges Steraction Peter 3 Clark Fronaway Girls John Qret Charles Burke Te ‘Maia Montezuma John Totten Smith Joe Omp Tomlmy Cullen James Moran Antony Cortell Joe Mack Mangarette Clemence Curtle Rastedo Harriet Carter Violet Rio Violette Villiers Witter Morris Harry Longer the Park Theatre Lauderle Mr. Morris King George Queen Mary Palace Theatre London Lauder Sre Velanche Alhambra

Sweet Kitty Bellairs Returns To Lyric Theatre

Last night at the Lyric, Miss Cleveland led a strong cast in Sweet Kitty Bellairs a charming widow's romance with comedy pathos and adventure. Clifford Bruce as Lord Warner and Marie Graber as Lady Standish receive praise. Boward Nanery Grif Evans and Margaret Maitland deliver notable turns. The production is a wholesome weekend diversion with human passions and a touch of theatrical nostalgia.

Lyric Theatre Miss Cleveland Kitty Dellajrs Sweet Kitty Clifford Bruce Lord Warner Bruce Marie Graber Lady Standish Margaret Maitland Flyte de Serves Ines Boward Nanery Colonel Villers Slso Grif. Evans Col Kimby Kitty Bellairs

Pictorial Vaudeville Opens Next Week at Plaza Theatre

Bridgeport readers will see Poli circuit's new Plaza Theatre debut with pictorial vaudeville replacing the old Rowse structure on Fairfield Avenue. The Plaza adopts a continuous, first come first served policy with matinee prices from five to twenty cents, shows starting at 1:29, 3:15, 7 and 8:45, and four daily performances. Manager H I Dillenback arrives from Springfield to oversee the new program, promising clean, refined acts and rapid rotation.

Poli Fairfield Avenue Thie City Sret Springfield New Haven Hartford Bridgeport Plmre Mondsye H. I. Dillenback Dillenback Poll New York W. B. Cross Weatthy ‘Ahcher Benedict Ena

Name to Remember in Detroit Manufacturing Chemists

A promotional piece touts Detroit’s Pennewer Chemical Co as a producer of over 100 household remedies. It highlights full ingredient disclosure on labels and claims belief in quality over secret cures. The ad promotes their remedy line and notes the agency they hold for these products.

Detroit Pen Inewler Chemical Company Pensiar

Building puzzle gives board worry in Bridgeport high school plan

Bridgeport Board of Education debates selecting an architect for a high school project. Local and out of town architects presented sketches and views on open competition versus direct selection. The board invited ten out of town architects to appear next Monday to aid decision making.

Board of Education Bays Bridgeport F. H. Beckwith A. S. Meloy J. W. Northrop William Schmidt

Bank Values Subject to Tax in Local Lodge Officers

Samuel H Harris presided as last elected noble grand with Harry Femporal and John H Lee in key roles. Dorr R Whitney re-elected as trustee for three years. Herbert M Booth financial secretary, John Kinsella financial secretary? re-elected. William Faubel treasurer re-elected. Harry Sanford retiring noble grand. Mayor C Wilson addressed the social session after the business portion.

Samuel H. Harris Todge C. F Wisk Nobte Grand Harry

New Year Religious and Social Events in Fairfield

Tomorrow at St Thomas church in Skogna mass will be said with confessions in the afternoon and evening A requiem high mass will honor Mia Lucy Callan of Southport. The post office and library close for New Year. St Pauls children enjoy their Christmas festival and gifts. Greenfield Country club hosts New Year dance with refreshments. Families visit relatives in town and New Year notices at local churches and schools outline activities and gatherings.

St Thomas Skogna Mia Lucy Callan Southport St Paul's Church Greenfield Country Club John Mr. Deyo Plymouth Hare J._Elting Deyo Billiott Street Lillian Dow Monteclair Forsyth Helen Forsyth Amy Jennings Elsie Jennings Sherman Parsonage Congregational Church Brooklyn N. Y Fred B Wakeman Greenfield Hill Dorothy Smith Syracuse College Mary Smith Catskill College Mill Plain Everett B. Sherwood Hockaway Beach Climton Bridgeport Sherman School Mary Nichol Stratfield Herbert H. Banks Beste Sarah Greenfield F. A. Warren Congress Street Henry B. Ogden

Westport Events Mix Weddings Plays and Local News

Westport notes report a Boston family visiting Saugatuck for winter plans, a local wedding at Trinity Rectory uniting Martha P. and George Lewis, and upcoming Westport Museum Society program featuring Ward Avis at the Westport Opera House. Social visits, school notes, business changes at Lyon Kaisers, and a recent Westport wreck viewing are included along with a hospital recovery and a forthcoming sermon by Rev. Me.

Franklyn Bradley Boston Frederick Bradley Saugmtuck Briday Florida WestPort Museum Society Fd‘Ward Avis Westport Opera House A Ae Mers Martha P. Fills Wellford Lewis George & Lewis Oscar Lewis Kenneth Mackenzie Trinity Rectory Abbie Brothers King Street Lewis Mills New York City Hett Kenneth Markenzie James Milly Isabelle Bridgeport Lawrence Mazzanovich Wright Street Wentrort Valley of the Lotjur Moret France Saugatuck Mig. c Ingen Belden's Crooklyn New York Hawthorne Inn John Fike Rodney Tyler North Avenue Daniel O'Brien Danbury Catherine Hutt Mes Terery Channing P. Harris Westport National Park Ines Sir Hany Nichols Biter Beng Frank N. Taylors Westport Tim Lyon & Kaiser J.P. Lyon Vernon Lewis

Dance at National Hall by Al 4 Club in Norwalk

A large crowd is expected for the Jan 10 dance hosted by the Al 4 Club at National Hall. Music will be provided by an orchestra from Norwalk, and Westport Gen Chih members are listed as attendees.

Westport

Christmas News From Stepney and Nearby

Stepney reports death notices for Miss Mary Eyre of Bridgeport after a paralytic shock. Local social items mention Christmas guests, church events, and visits by Miss Gertrude Craft, Mrs. George Edwards Wil, and Mrs. Henry Sherman. A Sunday school supper and midweek prayer meeting are noted with postponement details.

Elle Beyer Marjorie Connors Christman Gues Sherman Ser Miltora Mise Mary Eyre Bridgeport Miss Eyre Louis Hubpell Piace Methodist Methodist Church Gertrude Craft Nouin William Purdy David Fairchild Quick As & Wink Cork Pullers New York City George Edwards Wil Pepper Street Smith Nures Fred Nichola Fred Nichola Left On A Business Trip With Mr. Stewset ZL. C. Gilbert Huntington Aflion Hawley Henry Sherman

Sydney Lyon Returns Home After Honors at Phillips Exeter

Sydney Lyon, former B H S senior, returns home for Christmas after departing for Phillips Exeter where he earned many honors. James Lucey Edward Connell and Willot Lozan were hosted by Mins Rum Alling at a festive collation at his Dilton arena home. An athletic meet at the M C A featured Claus Mise and Iva King ex 12 from Puirted now at the Shernind elocution school of Boston spending Xmas vacation there. James Darcan 12 and Tarmond Clabby ex 12 from St Th Seminary Hartford will resume studies next Friday. At the Y M C A yesterday Victor Moulton defeated Stuart Swaly in a ping pong match taking seven of twelve sets.

Francis Carmody Syracuse University Iglo Williams Brookfeld F. W. Bennett St John's Church Sandy Hook Crowe Bridgeport Thomas F. Lyons Wm. F. Kirk Co Mer. Lyone Mire Rockwell RL. Carl Jeffersonville N.Y Anna Keating Beaton Misa Elizabeth Keating Eugene M. Paskemsns Palestine Jane Blakeman Mr. Sanford Easton Ford B. Goodsell Brenney Austin N. Boteford Résbent Watertown Florence Warner Hartford City Scholl Big Bi Warger Thoams Keine Eld Bre Thomas Irs E. Sanford Mise May Hontien Edra Kiibeide Jersey City Sydney Lyon Phillips-Exeter James Lucey Edward coNetl Willot Lozan Mins Rum Dilton Arena M. C Claus B. Mise Iva Puirtetd Te Shernind Elocuton School of Boston James Darcan Tarmond Clabby St. Th Seminary of Hartford Mielr MC. A. Yesterd Victor Moulton Stuart Swaly

Newly Weds John J Roe Honeymoon in Flatbush Home

Mr and Mrs John J Roe, married on Christmas day in New York, spent their honeymoon in the city and have moved to a newly furnished home in Flatbush at 789 Cleveland Avenue, away from relatives in Pilisticia and Mant. The bride is Ethel, daughter of OGonnell of 174 Park Avenue, visiting relatives before settling in Brooklyn.

Ethel F. Ee Ogonnell Park Avenue John J. Roe New York Mra. A. W. Rosa Cleveland Avenue Lett Yeater Flatbust

Roumania Hopes For Spoils In The Balkan War

Bucharest reports the Roumanian Chamber of Deputies approving a 600,000,000 military credit after heated debate. Roumania aims to share in the spoils of the Balkan conflict, seeking gains tied to alliance efforts and participation in the Turkish war. The army’s mobilization was seen as sufficient to support the push.

Roumania Bucharest Timerium Chamber of Deputies Amd

General Strike Of Waiters Likely At New Year

New York reports a federal threat of a strike by waiters as wage and hours reforms approach. Restaurant owners and managers await government and labor actions, with tipped staff expected to join if proposals pass.

Herbert Knox Smith to Speak Here at Forum

Herbert Knox Smith, former Commissioner of Curmereiwr and Chie Bel Moone, will speak on Direct Primaries and referendum at the 8 PM forum. The event, part of a party meeting, aims to discuss the progressive program and educate members on primary reforms.

Herbert Knox Smith Af Murti Curmereiwr Chie Bel Moone Cuntidaue Ge Wrnor Ty Will Mary Smith

Musterole Homemaker Ad Copy Fragment

Fragmentary ad style text promotes Musterole with garbled phrases and mis-typed product references. Mentions prices, household use, and medical claims, but readability is severely damaged and names or dates are unclear. The readable portions imply a consumer health ad from a past era without coherent details or structure.

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