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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1913

Page

5

Comrades March At Weston's Funeral For Patrolman Weston

Patrolman Daniel M. Weston was buried this afternoon in Mountain Grove Cemetery after brief services at 2:30 p.m. Friends filled the home at 704 Main Street as Patrolmen from the department formed a mourning detail. The funeral included hymns sung by comrades, floral tributes, and an honorary escort commanded by Captains Anderson and m, with many sergeants and patrolmen in attendance.

Daniel M. Weston Main Street Anderson Blansfield Hazel Prout Nail Parton Bagley J. P. Coughlin Holbrook Herb Grossman Beamer Meyer Webber P. A. Kehoe Plahaven Rogers Colgan Reilly Hayes- Pyackisi T. Coughlin Watts Schultz ePad Tobis McGirr Sheehan Callan Malone Wann Ryan Henkel Daniel Rran Lundberg Wheeler Mountain Grove

Fraudulent Advertising Discussed At Publicity Club Banquet

Barry by Sorbine, chairman of the ficllante comilites of the Associated Advertising Clubs of America, will speak at the Publicity Club of this city at the January dinner meeting next Wednesday at The Stratheld. Mr. Obbins will illustrate his talk with slides and examples of honesty in advertising, describing his ongoing fight against fraudulent public. Gerald B. Wadsworth, president of the eastern division of the Associated Advertising Clubs of America, will also address the gathering. The club expects record attendance and has invited manufacturers and business men. Fox, 185 W. Washington St, Rovicaville, Ind., notes relief from kidney trouble after Foley Grey Pills.

Barry Sorbine Ficllante Comilites Associated Advertising Clubs of America Stratheld Obbins Gerald B. Wadsworth Asted Advertising Clubs of America Wadsworth

Obituary notices from a Connecticut town obituary page

Obituary notices record several local deaths including William M Walsh age listed as Williarm M. Welsh a longtime city staff member with several survivors. Other obituaries mention Catherine London aged about 60 plus years in East Side Irish community and George Unruh son of Mr and Mrs William Unruh with service details. Also Emma Lieberum Ortiepp and Francelia E Rogers among the deceased with burial and address details. Edwin E Marsh a former resident died in Hartford at 83 with funeral to follow, and a Cyrus Wart remover advertisement concludes the page.

Williarm M. Welsh Geass Ity Court House Elias Howe Ijr Post J. C. Tuthill Woodmen Albert Frick William A. Walsh A Hillhouse Leo Atherine London London Maple Street James John Tminiei Londen Emuia Lieberun Ortiepp William H. Ortiepp Orchard Street Aruzust Catherine Lieberum Co Quinn Harles Kune Arthur Uieberum Corg Wiesener AE. Grown New Haven Edwin E. Marsh Hartford West Wind Clarence E Harry A Addie

Local Store Ads Offer Cleaning Supplies and Prices

Fragmentary ad text shows cleaners and polishes with low prices. Mentions Stove Polish ink paint dirt removal and a large can priced at 19 cents per quantity. Contains a partial name Wm. R. Winn and address 244.

R. Winn

David Harum to Be Staged by Eleanor Cleveland Stock Co

The Eleanor Cleveland Stock Company produces David Harum this week with a strong cast headed by Edward Nannery and Clifford Bruce. Miss Gertrude Maitland steps in for Miss Cleveland, and Miss Marie Graber fills a key role. The run begins Tuesday with a matinee, but Tuesday evening show is omitted. performances continue regular schedule from Wednesday onward.

David Harum Eleanor Cleveland Stock Company Edward Nannery John Lenox Clifford Bruce General Wolsey Leslie King Chet’ Timson Ben Southerd Dick Lambee Charles Jewett Deacon Perkins Max von Mitzel Zeke Swinney Wilbur Williams Amos Elright Allen Schreck Dug Robinson Joseph Raymond Bill Montaig Bert Robinson Mary Blake Marie Graber Polly Bixbee Gertrude Maitland Cullum Margaret Lewis Cleveland West Graber Zelle Karkunoff & Schrock William H. Crane

Poli's Vaudeville Presents The Little Parisienne And More

Poli's vaudeville weekly bill features Jessie L. Lasky's The Little Parisienne with Valerie Cerice and a 20 member cast delivering musical comedy, dances, and ensembles. Also offered are Honor Among Thieves, Belle Story, Donovan and McDonald, Alder and Arline, Bogert and Nelson, De Renzo and LaRue, and the Poliscope with reserved seating by phone 2910.

Poli Theatre de Luxe Bridgeport Jesse L. Lasky Valerie Cerice Lasky Issa Mes Honor

Plaza Vaudeville Bill Highlights Musical Kleisses

The Plaza showcases a balanced bill with The Musical Kleisses a polished quartet including clever children, offering popular and high class instrumental numbers. The McAleavy Marvels perform sensational jump stunts while Louis Bates & Co. present a lively farce His Mother. Frances Gerard sings well and Vita graph screens The Widow's Might and The Flag of Freedom.

Kleisses McAleavy Louis Bates & Co Frances Gerard Vitagraph

Revolutionary Betsy Ross Star of Flag Lore and Gala Theater Night

The feature presents Betsy Ross as a central figure in a stirring Revolutionary story. A Pathé comedy The Elusive Kiss attracts attention with a notable cast, a beautiful chorus, special orchestra, and two carloads of scenery. Standing room may be scarce tonight with gala Shriner night. tickets scarce at box office, gallery tickets at 7, doors at 7:30, amid special music and souvenirs. Also on offer The Perplexed Husband at Park Theatre starring John Drew in Alfred Sutro’s comedy, acclaimed after London and New York runs, paired with an Edison pictorial of Heine’s Lorelei.

Betsy Ross Pathe Shriners Charles Frohman John Drew Park Theatre Alfred Sutro London Empire Theatre New York Mr. Drew Heine Lorelei

Park Theatre Presents The Spring Maid Return Engagement

The Shriners committee has booked The Spring Maid for a Park theatre return tonight. The dainty operetta features Princess Bozena and Prince Aladar in a light hearted love story with popular tunes and whistled favorites. The supporting cast includes Mary Boland, Hubert Cruce, Nina Seyenha, Alice John, Margaret Watson, and others.

Shriners’ Committee Park Theatre Bozena Aladar Werba Luescher Mary Boland Mr. Drew Hubert Cruce Nina Seyenha Alice John Margaret Watson

Winnebago Father Credits Honey and Tar Cure

W H Chapman of Winnebago Nebraska says his two children had a severe cough that resisted doctor medicines. After using Foley's Honey and Tar Compound a bottle cured them with no opiates and saved a doctors bill. Adv 135.

W. H. Chapman Winnebago Neb Foley F. B. Brill Stratford Avenue Sixth Street

The Gondoliers Opens At Lyric Tonight By Local Society

The Operatic Society of Bridgeport presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Gondoliers at the Lyric Theatre with two performances tonight and tomorrow. Through Prof Carl E. Macomber’s guiding, the chorus is praised as the best yet. The Spanieh Cachucha dance will be performed twice each show, featuring twenty chorus members. Proceeds benefit Bridgeport Hospital as seat sales already indicate a strong show.

Lyric Theatre Operatic Society of Bridgeport Operatic Society Carl E. Macomber Boston Quilty

Colonavilla Set to Open Tomorrow at Armory

Carpenters and decorators backed by four Ladies of Charity corps took the armory today to ready Colonavilla for opening tomorrow night. The charity event features constant entertainment, a German singing Society concert, and a varied program prefaced by Mayor Wilson. Tickets have already surpassed prior charity sales.

Ladies of Charity Wilson Colorfaville Lester Burdick Christy Pictures Society St. Vincent's Hospital Organization J. Murray Johnson State Street Ellen Bee le Brady Mary Moran Lena Albright Margaret Cakfield Cleanor Quinn Mabel Condon Indian Booth M. J. Flanagan Carl Beck J. Henry Callahan Edward Lonergan Veronica Dargan Edna Cunningham Stella McDonald Catherine Cross Nellie Doyle Frances O’brien Veronica Graham Rose Meath Anna Mallon Mary Mallon Agnes Fitzpatrick Florence Neary Agnes Lee Mary Smith Gretta Hurley Bessie Lee Minnie Flanagan Catherine McElroy Mary French Gertrude Curnias Millicent Bee Bessie Hartigan Mary Morrissey Caroline Brady Jane Weldon Agnes McGuinness Julia McGuinness Jane Callahan Loretta Cunningham May Donovan Ignerite Devint Marian Coles Catherine Mahoney Anna Mahoney Mary Bibbins Anna Troy Jennie Dailey Loretta Quinn Robert Hawkins Vincent Leverty Walter Anderson Mesdames F. C. Mullins J. L. McGovern Rose Brady Elizabeth McCarthy Ethel Cooney Madeline Hendrix Bessie Hawkins Marion O'Connell Jeannette Hughes Agnes Hughes Evelyn Doyle Margaret McGuinness Kitty McGuinness May Weldon Lillian Sullivan Justin Wilson J. H. Savard John S. Connor Mesdames J. E. Pippin T. J. McNamara Howard Challenger Alice Feeley Agnes Feeley Celestine Feeley Alice Troy Julia Dowling Josephine Leary Nora Doyle Mabel Coughlin Alice Weldon Lucille Rock Alice Cronan Helen McMurdie Alice McMurdie Florence Smith Elizabeth Folan May Eade Laura Doyle Marie McCullough Sadie Glancy Cathleen Byrnes Sally Byrnes Bill Brenner Harrington

Ramblers in Scotland illustrated lecture at Trinity church

The Rev. R. S. Povey will present Rambles in Scotland at Trinity M E church tomorrow at 8 15 p m. Seventy Scottish views including Melrose Dryburgh Edinburgh and the Trossachs will be shown with a focus on Wallace Burns and Knox. A St Mongal’s Bridgeport male quartet will sing Scottish songs such as Loch Lomond and The Star o Robbie Burns.

Scotland Trinity M. E R. S. Povey Old Melrose Dryburgh Edinburgh Trossachs Glasgow Robbie Burns

Weather Indications for New Haven Area Jan 27

Weather forecast indicates rain and colder tonight with Tuesday onshore precipitation of rain or snow and stronger northeast winds. A disturbance moving from the St Lawrence valley brings unsettled weather with snow in eastern lake region and northern New England, while a storm over Georgia spawns heavy rain in southern districts. Generally fair to freezing across the Rockies to the Mississippi, with conditions near New Haven likely turning to snow then clearing and colder Tuesday.

New Haven St. Lawrence Valley Lake Region New England Georgia Rocky Mountains Mississippi River

Noted Musicians at Chautauqua

Karl Barleben violinist of the Boston Symphony, Mme Pampari soprano, and Giovanni Zerga tenor join the Barleben Concert Company for the Bridgeport Pastors Association Chautauqua at South Congregational and First Methodist churches February 17 21. E Marie Sonn will present dramatic readings. Season tickets available at local bookshops and from Seance Run members. Reserved seats at First Methodist Church February 13.

Karl Barleben Boston Symphony Orchestra Bridgeport Pastors’ Association South Congregational Mme. Pampari Prima Hammerstein Boston Giovanni Zerga Italy South America Australia Barleben TJ Barleben Bremen Germany Mendelssohn Leipsic Brodsky Chemnitz Hanover Conservatory Barmen-Elberfeld Europe Schubert Quartet E. Marie Sonn H. H. Jackson and Hayes First Methodist

Trolleyman Describes Harsh Work Hours At Connecticut Co

A Bridgeport trolley worker testifies that the Connecticut Company forced long, unpaid shifts, with 18 to 20 hour days and meager pay during training. He claims new men were kept idle between duties, degrading health and driving workers away. He urges fairer start times and steady runs to recruit reliable crews.

Farmer The Connecticut Co Bridgeport Canada Theorning

Main Street range change capacity noted

A fragment notes a street segment from Main to Middle with a boundary at 1138 to 1144 Main Street and a stated value of minus 94.75, suggesting a measurement or adjustment in a surveying or zoning record. The isolated figures imply property or lane limits and a numeric offset associated with the section.

Price Reduced Fur Sets and Pieces Offerings

An advertisement lists deep cuts on fur sets and separate pieces. Highlights include Pointed Sitka Fox sets at 100 dollars, 90 dollars, and 75 dollars. Natural Raccoon and Civet Cat sets priced 30 to 60 dollars. various Black Fox Muffs and Seals with discounts, plus Hudson, Near, and French Seal Muffs. multiple sale prices from ten to seventy dollars, urging customers to act now.

Daughters of Veterans Observe Memorial Day Service

The Daughters of Veterans attended memorial services at the First M church. Rev Mr Brown gave a talk on the late President. This is the second time the day has been observed with the Daughters leading. They urge all patriotic citizens to display flags on Wednesday in McKinley.

McKinley Mr. Brown Daughters of Veterans McKinlay

Also Mentioned on This Page

Weston Fox Washington St Rovicaville Ind Fay Brill Stratford Avere George Unruh William Unruh Francelia E. Rogers Charles Ll. Rogers Sy Gcarse W. Jackson North Cyrus Cyrus Cy Fairfield Avenue Cannon St Lyric Tonight Colonavilla Chautauqua Pastors’ Association Trolleyman Main St Main Georgous Mkinley Services Vatican Holy Father Leo XIII R. Card Merry del M. Steinert Co
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