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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1913
Page
7
A garbled public notice outlines an upcoming civic event led by Mayor Wilson at Park Mestre tonight. It lists speakers, local groups, musical acts, and program segments including a charity invitation, minstrel performances, and Christy pictures, with venue details and schedule fragments.
Fragmented OCR shows a local banking and society notices mix. Mentions Grange Bank officers, a director, treasurer L Moore, and an official return. references to a Delta Gammas dance and community events. scattered names, dates, and items hint at a period newspaper page with financial, social, and organizational content.
The Polls theatre de luxe showcases Ching Ling Foo and troupe in a record audience drawing vaudeville program highlighted by magic and oriental mysticism. The sensational act anchors the costly bill with varied acrobats and Chinese comedy, aided by popular seating and accompanying attractions.
The Eleanor company presents a string of Hitoua comedies at the Lyric Theatre city venue with 70 cent seats for laughter filled nights. The Cleveland troupe showcases strong performances including Mam'sicle and BelEncy Soke as they tour and feature new talent in several roles.
Review of a theatre program at The Plaza featuring a singer and comedians, with instrumental and vocal numbers, dancing, aerial gymnastic novelty, and a Western vaudeville bill. Mentions Mr. P. Burke & Co and a set of acts including Edison drama The Ambassador's Daughter and Vitagraph company pieces.
The Park theatre showcases Alfred Sutro's The Perplexed Husband with The Three in a likely engaging program. Frank Finney supplies songs tying into popular rhythm and blues styles, featuring strong performances by Miss Bary Boland and others from the New York stage revival. The production follows a clever debate on whether women should vote, with witty dialogue and a husband–wife triangle framing the humor.
Amma Dorian a factory worker entertained several of her colleagues at Poll's theatre on Tuesday evening January 21 in appreciation of a Christmas gift. Mr. and Mrs. GH McElroy of 274 Barham Avenue plan a whist and noble party this evening. Local residents report a birth in Pasadena California a son to F Clayton La champ and Fannie Decker Barrows. WANT ADS.
Bridgeport Hospital directors chart a $250,000 modernization to create a first class facility. Plans include a new maternity and children’s wing, service building, power plant, and nurses residence with extensive glass partitions for isolation, enhanced ventilation, and separate wards. Architect Edward F. Stevens of Boston leads design with three phased payments and direct fundraising from directors and medical staff.
Musterole, the white ointment replacing mustard plasters, is recommended by doctors and nurses for sore throat bronchitis and other ailments. It claims quick relief without blistering, with strong support from medical staff and patients.
Mrs. Ffiea Gould Shepard and Finley Z. Shepard wed in a simple ceremony at Lyndhurst. Guests included the Duke de Tallyrand, who praised the union and its quiet grace. The Duke spoke warmly of his son Prince de Sagac and commented on American prosperity and Taft’s defeat.
The Bridgeport Central Labor Union elected officers last evening naming Charles Stout as President Carl Lane as Vice President Jann 3 O Neill as Recording Secretary George Bowen as Financial Secretary and Wm Nan as Treasurer J McClure as Sergeant at Arms and trustees James A Coates Adam Skiller J Fleibrirger and executive board members Charles Stout Carl Lang John J O Neill George Bowen W J Brennan J McClure Jesper McLery A Joes and J Steele. Also a concert event titled Toke Betis will feature Celia Joe Hales with Mrs Halse as soprano and Mrs Charles Porter Hardwicke as accompanist EB Key Garrison will be the solo pianist and C Kathin will perform xylophone solos. In East Bridgeport a concert by vocal artists is planned with tickets at popular prices. Charles Greflet sues for annulment from a Paris marriage reflecting a dream about his wife’s supposed husband.
The twenty first annual meeting of the Association of Regimental Secretaries of Connecticut was held in Hertford. William H Dowgal outlined statistics on Civil War veterans in the state and a proposed commemorative event for the 50th anniversary of Gettysburg. Debates centered on whether the state should cover expenses for all Connecticut veterans who participated in the Civil War or only those at Gettysburg. A committee was formed to draft a resolution supporting Connecticut participation and funding.
The diary notes an 87 musicale at the chapel of St Johns with the Aida ensemble and Mr Pinncon. It highlights music lovers in the parish and neighborhood, a community event featuring the Sunday school choir and young people, no admission charge. The performers recently concluded a four continent tour and promise a fine program.
Frenzied report describes a daring taxi hold up in Metropolis. Police cordon the scene as investigators examine a wounded driver and two assailants linked to a bold daytime theft amid shifting weather and alleyway chatter.
Mrs Campbell’s docky advised a table spoonful of Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey before meals, claiming health and youth restoration. She cites past vitality and continued use as part of a routine, noting a doctor’s opinion and local sales details in her testimonial.
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