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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1915

Page

16

Amusements at Poli's Vaudeville Show Delightful Stagecraft

Poli's vaudeville delivers a strong ten week program headlined by A Miss Minute a scenic spectacle with a real life size train and auto rush. The production features Princess Romans a five part filmization and classic dance numbers by Herbert Goldsmith. Rath Anthonys Collegian Deena Sisters and Harry Rew contribute comedy songs and chatter forming a well balanced program worth seeing.

Poli's Hite Theo Proto Romans Herbert Goldsmith Rath & Anthonys

Unusual motion picture week features leading stars and comedy acts

The program offers a dramatic feature The Failure shown with Emerson and Olga Gray, plus Chaplin style Laughs from Charlie Chaplin Lees. A six‑piece chorus and Mina Carmenetta perform two imaginary dances Spankth and Moorish. Variety skit At the Telephone Pay Station keeps laughs rapid. Virtex and Stafford present colored comedy chatter and a light dramatic reel Reprisal rounds out a packed program.

Emerson Olga Gray Charlie Chaplin Lees Mina Carmenetta Andy Aida Nicholai Virtex Stafford Gardner Leonard

Empire Theatre Presents All Star Cast Photo Play Program

The Empire showcases a day in Madrid with Miss Clark in top form along with other selections and features to round out an entertaining program. The latest installment of the serial The Black Box will headline the all feature program tomorrow at this theatre.

Sand the Empire All Madrid Miss Clark Sil Thisrrow

Spice of Life at Park Theatre by Burr-Lynner Players

Margaret McNulty to headline the Burr-Lynner Players in Dav id Free's American drama Spice of Life at the Park Theatre. The company, after a brief Ibiza week, will present Ramire as the lead with a strong supporting cast including Studio Coote Ramidolph George Ber-Diner James Ardmore Ray Bradbury and others. Matinees planned Wednesdays and Saturdays as the Broadway run opens later this Season.

Margaret McNulty David Free Heatre Burr-Lynner Ithin the Law Ramirebty As Star Coote Ramidolph George Ber- Diner James Ardmore Ray Bradbury Oves Colby Earl Coffin Glenders Burr-Lynner Players Spice of Life

Motor officer fined over powerful lights in London district

London June 8 reports military regulations governing the Night of the urban district are strict. A petty officer in an anti aircraft unit was fined 20 shillings in a police court for having two overly powerful lights on his motor car.

London Tha Mdan

Little Benny's Notebook Confusing Scribble Puzzle

A rambling, stylized dialogue shows a child drawing on paper and a parent named Pop guessing the image. The exchange spirals through impossible interpretations from giants and London Bridge to a cross section of landslides and amalgamated dreams, ending with Benny resuming drawing.

Lawn Care Rules From Agriculture Dept Experts

Lawn care guidance notes mowing frequency, clipping removal, rolling, and watering. Do not overclip, remove clippings during wet weather, roll new seedings lightly, water deeply two to three times weekly, and ensure soil is saturated to three inches. Also mentions poultry wire demand and future poetry talents.

Dynamite cache feared buried at new high school site

Reported discovery of about 25 cases of dynamite within five feet of the western walls of the planned high school near the Wheeler estate has sparked grave concern among workers. Explosive power could demolish the building and nearby property if detonated. officials seek to locate and remove the materials amid court orders and contractor changes.

New High School Nathaniel Wheeler Golden Hill William Shaughnessy William Joshes Giovanne & Robertson Wheeler Robertson & Giovanne Edward Mooney Director of Public Works

Bethel Visitors and Community Notes Highlight Local Life

George H. Lyon visited his ill brother Frederick Lyon in Bethel. An entertainment at the Methodist church raised funds for the village park. Ice cream and cake were served. Barnes were enjoyed by the youths. John Liebold visited his parents in Palestine. The Drews rented Emily Leavenworth’s Place for summer and named it The Drew. Grace Buckingham to host a pupil picnic at Cutler’s school next Tuesday. Carolyn Osbornne attended Bridgeport hospital nurses graduation at First Presbyterian Church. John and Mrs. Roberts visited relatives in town. Lorenzo Steile and newlywed spouse visited Edwin Morgan. Grace Sterling visited Merwin Johnson. Mrs. Harry C. Morgan’s school closing included exercises and a park picnic. she received a hand painted nut set and silver vanity case from pupils. Bertha Sherman of New Haven visited Miss Edson Hayes. Vera Hubbell of Long Hill visited her parents. Harmony grange plans attend Pomona grange with some taking the fifth degree. Dr. and Mrs. De Wolfe of Bridgeport occupy their summer home here. Rev. F. W. Patten camping trip with boys. George Summers spent Sunday with his parents. Morris French and Jesse Luckner will erect new bungalows. P. J. Reitter and family attended their son George’s graduation. Reitter is now a physician from Albany Medical College. Bouquets John Beck. Help Wanted ads: One cent a word.

George H. Lyon Bethel Frederick Lyon Barnes John Liebold William Liebold Palestine Isaac Drew Emily D. Leavenworth Drew Grace Buckingham Cutler Carolyn Osbornne Bridgeport Bridgeport Hospital First Presbyterian Church John Roberts Lorenzo Steile Edwin Morgan Grace Sterling Merwin Johnson Harry C. Morgan Morgan Edson Hayes Bertha Sherman New Haven Vera Hubbell Long Hill Perry B. Hubbell Harmony Grange Pomona Grange de Wolfe Bridge Port F. W. Paten George Summers John Summers Morris French Jesse Luckner P. J. Reitter George Reitter Albany Medical College

Strange Red Man visits Newtown high school

Special to The Farmer Newtown June 3. Chief Johnson of the Sioux Reservation in South Dakota visited Newtown High School unannounced to present his mission. He seeks full educational equality for educated Indians and asked for signatures to his appeal from teachers and students. He promised Navajo blankets and Indian baskets to faculty and sent Indian mementos to signers. He attended the senior play planned but did not appear. News of the mysterious Indian and his shadow sparked townwide talk at the school.

Newtown Johnson South Dakota United States Europe China Japan Newtown High School Hiss ‘Shadow Danbury Mary Keane Dora ‘Strisik Martin Conners William Hook Botsford Hill School Board of Education Virginia Houli‘han Marion Curtis Esther Beck Amy Bantle Grace Ruffels Russell Wheeler Walter Glover Wilbur Olmstead George Stuart Frank Platt Thomas Sullivan Southbury Marilla George Waterbury James H. George

Feel Young Again CERTILAX Laxative Ad Claim

An old advertisement touts CERTILAX as a gentle effective laxative. It claims a New York City specialist recommended it after trials by five hundred physicians, promising easy bowel relief with no griping. Available at drug stores or by direct order from CURTS CHEMICAL, priced 10c 25c 60c, one at night.

New York City Curts Chemical E. 24Th St New York

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