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Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1909

Page

2

Fairfield Avenue sewer contract and city actions recorded

The Common Council approved a partial payment of 6172.56 to Pierce Mfg Co for Fairfield Avenue sewer work with 20 percent held until completion. The council also granted back tax payment of 599.60 for estate of Alexander Leverty and ordered a hearing on a building line in Wood Avenue. Several street actions and licenses were noted.

Common Council Director of Public Works Pierce Mfg. Co Fairfield Avenue Committee On Alexander Leverty East Bridgeport Wood Avenue North Avenue Alderman Cassidy Hanson Street John L. Schleichert Main Street Ellen Hardy Calhoun Avenue Perquannock Street James Street Committee On Fire Department Edward J. Madigan South Avenue Iranistan Avenue

Theatres Show Clara Turner Stars in Season Run

The Times notes Clara Turner heads a strong bill under Ira W. Jackson with matinees and evenings this week. The season features A Girl's Best Friends The Artist's Model Why Men Tempt Women A Modern Lady Godiva The Hains Annis Tragedleau Divorcons Jane and Her Teddy Bear The Days of Next Monday The Time The Place and The Girl plus The Blue Mouse adaptation with Elsa Ryan Robert Dempster Albert Gran Lily Hall Sam Reed and others. The act features music comedy and a large chorus with Arthur Dunn leading the ensemble in a lively Chicago run.

Clara Turner Ira W. Jackson Miss Turner Mise Turner Godiva Jane Teddy Chicago New York Boston Philadelphia Adams Hough Howard Arthur Dunn Clyde Fitch Elsa Ryan Robert Dempster Albert Gran Lily Hall Sam Reed Ralph Morgan John B. Hynes Guy D'Ennery Edward Craven Marie Gerard Oists the Blue Mouse Blue Mouse Mr. Fitch

Radel Offers Beach Space for Public Bath Houses

Andrew Radel proposes to lease a beach segment between Seaview avenue and the harbor to the city for three years for public bathing. The Common Council referred the offer to the Park Commission to seek funds for bath houses and maintenance for East End residents, with a license allowing bathing only.

Andrew Radel Seaview Avenue Common Council Park Commission Board of East End Rachel City J Charles Wellington Bridgeport Harbor William Skidmore Skidmore Radel Andrew L. Smith

Penny wise eye care offers investment in vision

An eye specialist Mr Frederick Woolsey offers free consultation to advise on glasses. Ideal eye care service priced from one dollar and up, promoting long term value for eye health.

Frederick Woolsey

Obituary notices from January deaths in Stamford area

Died notices list several local residents with dates and ages including Hedg es Shelton 38, Sarah E Howe 47, Frances A Street 87, Maria Haviland 87, Anna Boudon 48, Mrs Patrick Courtney, Peter Aleske 33, Nellie A Ebrenfeld read in Stamford, Darien, North Stamford, Danbury, Winsted, Torrington.

Hedges Ir Shelton Fred L. Hedges Howe Stamford Sarah E Jacob E. Howe Street Darien Frances A William E. Street Haviland North Stamford Maria Haviland Boudon Winsted Anna Augustine Boudon Courtney Danbury Patrick Courtney Aleske Torrington Peter Aleske Nellie A. Ebrenfeld

Poll's Vaudeville Lineup Headlines Paddywhiski and The Quakeress

Bridgeport crowds flock to Poll's for Poli's Will H Fox Paddywhiski with Florence Hamilton in Queen of the Turf. Hyams and McIntyre headline The Quakeress fresh from New York. Sisters Meredith present Girls of All Nations novelty. Mills Morris Minstrel Misses perform burnt cork, Richards the famed female impersonator opens with Fire Dance. Chas Ahearn troupe offers Mile in 13 Seconds Race. Electrogrand closes the bill. Dance classes led by Prof Quilty at Quality's Dancing Academy with 12 lesson course and 50 cent first lesson. Palol castor oil advertised.

Will H. Fox Mr. Fox Signal Triat People's Playhouse Florence Hamilton John C. Hyams Leila McIntyre New York Myams & McIntyre New York House Hyams & McIntyre Eure Meredith Hiawatha Bridgeport Mills & Morris Richards Quality’s Dancing Academy Smith's Quilty Academy

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