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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1913

Page

6

The Virginian at Lyric Theatre Delights Audiences

The Lyric Theatre presents The Virginian praised as a major dramatic offering with a strong cast led by Eleanor Cleve Sommany and featuring Mabel Marie racer Janet Hignkine Robert acarkaener Allen Senrork and Cleve. The program includes vaudeville acts such as Mam'zelle and A. Rolfe's Ten Dark Moments plus other entertainments, with a full change of bill on Thursday and through the week.

Eleanor Cleve Sommany Veel Tor Mile Alem Elf Amnon Gerude Maliinnt Marie Racer Janet Higkine Robert Acarkaener Allen Senrork Amit Pathe BA. Rolfe Thie House Jess Deen Rolfe Seudeville Curry @ Reilly Sisit Russell & Hartman Mile Ting

Plaza Show Promises Bold Varied Cabaret

A fragmentary report describes a versatile stage act featuring a cast of performers with a mystic and odd routine. It mentions a lead performer and a second act with stunts on a wire cabaret, plus instrumental members and comedic bits.

Petmntionn Mondas Martine Mysterioue Marys Oly Toki Ee Ania Abe Aaver

Poll Reels Ching Ling Foo to Bridgeport Vaudeville

S Poll secures Ching Ling Foo for two week engagement in Bridgeport boosting vaudeville prestige. Ching Ling Foo, hailed as top magician, arrives with a fourteen member company including Miss Chee Toy and Miss Ching Yun. New Haven hosts week one. Bridgeport hosts week two as Poll advertises a rare New York and national draw.

Bridgeport Theatre de Luxe S. Poll Ching Ling Bao Senate of Orient Poll Ching New Haven New York Ching Ling Oo Ching Ling Foo Messier Brothers Fuother America Pell Maxter Marcelnus Mies Chee Toy Miss Ching Chee Yun Ya Ene Bow Jaesling Lung Mons Ting Food Company Henaine Manger Poll

Vaudeville bill promises variety with many acts

Four animal acts by Schooler and Dickengon join Lorraine and Dudley in a sketch The Finish requiring four women and one man Wilbur C Sweatman and the Dill Ramdell Trio perform musical and dance numbers Muller and Stanley present a versatile song and dance act The Pellacope closes the bill with comic and scenic photography Ching Ling Foo week tops the program Manager Pali urges seating today for the final chance to see Arcadia headlines this bill

Schooler & Dickengon Paderewski and Melba Lorraine & Dudley Wilbur C. Sweatman Ramdell Daily Show Terpsichorean Srt Muller & Stanley

Park Theatre to Present New Opera The Secret of Suzanne

The Park Theatre will host the Chicago Grand Opera Company in The Secret of Suzanne by Wolf-Ferrari. A double cast and concert prologue precede the operatic performance with a string orchestra. Also billed Stetson’s Uncle Tom Cabin touring at Park Theatre January 22 with Mrs Beech er Stews’ approval.

Suzanne Wolf-Ferrari Chicago New York Park Theatre Chicago Grand Opera Company Metropolitan Theatrical Stetson Herriet Beecher Stews

State Briefs From Torrington to Windsor

Torrington and Wayne Tuttle aged 26 perished when the horse he drove bolted. Wellingford hosts Mrs Helen Allen of Utah advancing the suffrage movement this week. New Haven road engineers oppose surprise tests on straight track sections causing strain. Windsor records Col Ellsworth N Phelps aged 30 dead at home a Civil War veteran and tobacco pioneer.

Torrington Wayne Tuttle Wellingford Mies Helen Allen Utah New Haven New Haven Road Windsor Ellsworth N. Phelps

Editors And Office Boys Run Jewish Dailies In Strike

New York editors and office boys continue to publish Jewish daily newspapers as reporters strike, leaving fiction serials as the remaining content. The piece hints at a sensational crime subplot with a character brandishing a revolver in a taxi. In Vienna, reports show a rise in personal crisis cases from 1911 to 1913, with 851 men and 31 women affected.

New York Itsetky Simon- Stein Vienna

Fairfield notes on Morse land drains and local events

Fairfield led county in draining 1250 acres as part of the state effort to exterminate mosquitoes, with $8,400 spent in the latest annual report. The Greenfield church annual meeting and supper proceeded with reports by church society representatives. Local social notes include visits, gatherings, and arrivals from Bridgeport, New York, and Newtown, plus updates on school and club activities.

Connecticut Experiment Station of New Haven Fairfield Fairfeld Greenfield Ladies Union Wilbur F Laura Wells Greenfield Hill Mabel Jennings Miss Flanagan Charlotte 5 Gray Martha Hull Joseph Jennings Stanley Hull Lorenes John Flanagan Elsie Nichole Board of Foreign Missions Arthur Hull Bessie Child New York City Alder Ellie

Westport Bank Officers Elected At Annual Meeting

Westport special to The Farmer reports the First National Bank shareholders elected officers for the coming year. Daniel B. Bradley is president and W H Saxton vice president with Channing Harris cashier Leslie Sniffen teller and D B Bradley W H Saxton F M Salmon Charles S Bee W L Taylor and C P Har as directors. Other notes mention Gorham's return to work, a new roof on the Saugatuck post office building, social visits, and local road and community updates.

First National Bank Westport Daniel B. Bradley William H. Saxton Channing Harris Leslie Sniffen D. B. Bradley W. H. Saxton F. M. Salmon Charles Bee W. L. Taylor C. P. Har J. Frederick Gorham D. M. Read Bridgeport Saugatuck 609 Marion Wheeler Charles B. Meeker NB. Timan Vermont John H. Hull New York Chatle Taylor Farma Andrew Jennings Wilber Jennings Athur Doldge

Estate Administrators Named for Arthur Merwin

Walter and Bert Merwin appointed administrators of Arthur Merwin's estate. Sprague Brothwell injured by a heavy rolling water pipe while it was hauled near Morris Beers’s home on Black Rock Turnpike. He will be unable to use his foot for some time. Wednesday evening Miss Laura Wells received a pleasant surprise from friends. Edna Jennings and Seeley Jennings returned from New York. Obituary-like notes on injuries and local visits follow with church and social event updates.

Walter Bert Merwin Arthur Merwin Sprague Brothwell Morris Beers Black Rock Brothwell Laura Wells Mises Charlotte Gray Martha Hull Mabel Jennings Joseph Jennings Stanley Hull Lores Jennings John Fiannsean Wakeman Hin Te Sell Edna Jennings Seeley New York Frank Brothwell Orlando Osborn Haston Osborn James Smith Junior Christian Endeavor Society China Oli Stead Oliver H. Meeker Bradley Jennings Fred C. Banks Mise A. Maria Wakeman George H. Merwin Frank Parry Ladies’ Union 5. H. Olmstead George ‘H. Merwin Everett Lobdell David Gould Boston Ladies' Aid Society Stratfield Church Clarence Brown Jennings' Woods

Funeral for Wiliam Hartnett Featured in Bridgeport

Arthur A. McDonald attended the Bridgeport funeral for his uncle William Hartnett, killed by a freight train near Zoar Bridge. Social items note Henleyville Whist Club prizes, Trinity parish supper, menu details, and Mrs. Harry Walker of New Haven’s recovery after hospital treatment.

Arthur A. McDonald Bridgeport Wiliam Hartnett Zoar Bridge William S Hawley Henleyville Whist Club Isaac Hawley Hawley Air Bare Frank Ruffles Trinity Parish Guild Rooms Saratoga David ©. Peck Charles G Peck John C. Meers Laurence Taylor WR. Curtis Tiemann Coffer William ©. Johnson AE Bigkeman S. “T. Davis Tracy Fock Churien Sr. Beardaley Harry Walker New Haven Dawenter Carmbell Sandy Hook New Haven Hospital Jessie Taylor

Bridgeport Notices Include Church Events and Hospital Update

Residents report Rev F W Barnett and Rev Otto W Parker to lead morning prayers. Mrs Griffin P Stills of Dayton Street improves at St Marys hospital in Waterbury and expects home today. Wedding announced for Catherine Harty at St Josephs Danbury with Edward Carmody best man and Miss Delaney of Newark bridesmaid.

Bridgeport Carlson Peck F. Briscoe Levi C. Morris Louis T. Briscoe Herman Oppe Henry Jobnean W. W. Wakelee Willan See Tyler Benjamin Corn Griffin P. Stills Dayton Street St Mary's Hospital Waterbury John C. Beers Chariew G. Peck P_ B. Abbott Ew Farkety F. W. Barnett Cermain Sir John’s Church Otto W. Parker Hartford Tomorror Henry Danbury Menry PW. Gastpbell Catherine Harty St Joseph's Church Eiward Carmody Mt. Vernon Delaney Newark

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