Amusements: Polifs Post’a theatre shows top vaudeville
The big Bridgeport playhouse offers a standout vaudeville bill with the Nine White Hussars led by AL Sweet, plus Harry Morrissey and Buddie Eberle, Jarrow the magician, and a feature film My Best Girl with Mex Figman and Lois Meredith. Ruth and Kitty Henry, The Bradshaws, and Pike & Calame round out the lineup to packed houses.
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AL Sweet
Harry Morrissey
Buddie Eberle
Jarrow
Mex Figman
Lois Mereith
Ruth
Kitty Henry
Comediennes
The
Bradshaws
Pike & Calame
Plaza Theater Delivers Dramatic Triumphs and Vaudeville Laughter
George Barr McCutcheon dramatic success in a six part piece at Plaza. Beverly Bayne excels opposite Francis X. Gatt in a compelling American role. Plot and counterplot lead to a powerful climax. On the vaudeville bill The Girls of Orient and Brigham Tomk offer comedy and dance. Chaplin's Getting Acquainted provokes riotous laughter. The Golden Rainbow completes the program.
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George Barr
Francis x
Young
Grenfalt
Beverly Bayne
Névyer
Brigham Tomk
Green
Jessee
Charlie Chaplin
Gilson
DeMott
Louis Leo
Pele
Chaplin
Keystone
Win ning the Futurity at Empire Theatre Tomorrow
The Empire Theatre features the four part racing drama Win ning the Futurity starring Miller, Wal ters, and a top jockey cast. Also showing The Black Box with Herbert Rawlinson and Anna Little.
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Emepire Theatre
Miller
Walters
Ler
Firefly at Lyric Wins Rave Reviews in Bridgeport
Calburn Musical Comedy Company opened with The Firefly at the Lyric to packed houses and praise. Critics across The Host Farmer Standard Telegram lauded its lively lyrics clever dances and strong performances. Miss Nona McAdoo and Miss Catherine Britton returned from service in Paris aboard the French steamer Bochambeau.
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Calburn
de Samme Firefly
Mme
Emma Tren
Lyric
Onda&y
Bridgeport
The
Calburn Players
Album Musical Comedy Company
Standard
Telegram
Lyric Theatre
Nona McAdo
Secretary of the Treasury
Catherine Britton
American Ambulance Hospital
Paris
New York
A Reformer Learns Reform Begins With Self
A poem from the Washington Star explores a reformer who preaches uplift while judging others. He views all humanity as flawed yet discovers his own faults, concluding true reform starts with self-change before guiding others.
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The
Washington Star
Little Benny's Notebook spoof by Lee Pape
In a playful rural vignette Willyam frets over a red string tied to his finger. His mother and father tease as he frets about a forgotten reminder and ponders Shakespeare on memory while breakfast nears. The anecdote centers on a humorous memory lapse and family dialogue.
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Little Benny
Lee Pape
Willyam
Jukiter
Daniel Webstir
Dickins
Special Meeting on June 19 1915 for Bridge and Bond Issues
Electors of Bridgeport are warned of a special meeting on June 19 1915 to vote yes or no on multiple bond proposals including Grand Street Bridge East Washington Avenue Bridge Incinerator Municipal Ice Plant and school site bonds. Also votes on adopting Commission form of government and on a 1915 act regarding graded schools. Voting times 6 am to 5 pm at district polling places listed. Dated June 12 1915 by Diza Mayor Clifford B Wilson.
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Brideport
Grand Street Bridge
Common Council
East Washington Avenue
General Assembly
City of
Bridgeport
State Street
Broad Street
To Rent Large Airy Rooms in Historic Home
Advertises rental of large airy rooms with hard wood floors, heat and electric light included. Quiet, well maintained premises suitable for single occupants or shared living. Contact for details and availability.
Hill's Rheumatic Remedy advertised for rheumatism relief
An advertisement from Hill Medicine Co seeks every rheumatic sufferer to send for a free sample bottle and booklet. It claims cures within 24 to 48 hours, cites 25 years of physician regard, and lists testimonials from Ehlers, Goldman, and Geraty. On sale at drug stores for $1 per bottle. agents wanted with $10 daily potential.
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Hill
E. M. Ehlers
Grand Lodge of Mason of
New York City
A. Goldman
Victoria
Texas
Marshall FP. W. Geraty
Manhattan St
New York
Hill Medicine Co
Dast 14Th St
N.Y
Adyv
Civil Service Exams Here During July
The United States Civil Service Commission lists July examinations for Aid division of plants National Museum male July 7 Illuminating engineer male ae and8 Translator 1800 male and female July 7 Investigator in poultry and egg handling male July 7 Associate chemist male qualified in chemistry of metals July 13 For information visit the main post office registry window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
National Museum
CERTILAX Laxative Claim For Stomach Balance
An advertised laxative labeled CERTILAX promises to address bad breath by correcting digestive imbalance. It claims gentle yet firm activity on bowels and liver, purifying blood, with fewer after effects than calomel and harsh cathartics. Sold in drug stores or by mail from Curts Chemical Co., New York.
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New York City
New York
Curts Chemical Co
24Th St
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Hongry
Bill
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Perbeggion
Standard Oil Company OF
Rakoczy Hall
Bostwick Avenue
Norman Street
Republican Club
Catherine Street
Main Street
Shelton Street
Beach Street
East Main Street
Seaview Avenue
Central Avenue
Clifford B. Wilson
Diza
Fairfield Avenue
Colorado and
Howard Ave
Nues
Bridgeport Land & Title Co
Bridgeport Savings Bank
Automobile Directory
Lyfora
Apperson Bree Oldsmobile
Oakland
Ehaker Elm Auto .O
Park Avenue
Edward T. Brown
Canon Street
M. G. Keane
L. Watson & CO
James Staples & CO
Bankers
STATE
Conn
Iin
Bank Street
Sughes & Chapman
Stasziford Avenue
Hawkins' Florist
Smith-Murray CO
Bridgeport, Conn
Rome
M. J. Gannon Et Eee
Broad St
Near
John
Vine St
Wm. Lieberum & Son
Palmers and Undertakers Office
Rourke & Boucher
Margree F. Galla
I. Gallagher
Mijndertakers and Embalmers
Fairfield AV
Bemsko
Newcastle
England
Rene Kervilier
San Francisco
Ullin
Echange
Main St
Poli
Corona
Joen Reck & Son
City National Bank Savings Department
Wall Street
Connecticut National Bank
Bridgeport Sor
Main and
Wall Streets
John Street
St Vincents Hospital
North End
William T. Mullins
Real Estate and Insurance
Bridgeport Savings Bank Building
W. D. Cook & Son
Water Street
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