Rev Dr W J Shanley Refuses Gift From Parishioners
Danbury May 14 At St Peter's church Rev Dr Walter J Shanley former rector of St Jos eence Danbury preached Pentecost sermon but used the occasion to thank his congregation for kindness offered and to refuse a parish gift of about 2000 saying he could not accept a personal purse while the parish needed the money more He asked collectors to suspend work and return funds noting his gratitude and that he would never forget the kindness while praising the city's Protestants for support during hard times.
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Olive Tablets Offer Gentle Help For Constipation
An old advertisement warns against harsh laxatives and promotes Dr Olive Tablets as a gentle bowel aid. It claims constipation can stem from a few days of discomfort and encourages using tablets mixed with olive oil to restore normal bowel action with no pain. The Olive Tablet Co. advertises 10c and 25c boxes from Columbus, Ohio.
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Pistol Duel Ends Fatal Father Killing in Alabama
Seventeen year old Jack Bell on a fishing trip in Selma shot and killed his father after an argument over a neighborhood young woman, then rescued his eight year old brother from Boguechitto Creek. The elder son allegedly fired first as they reached for their pistols, and the younger boy drowned during the struggle. The report notes the incident occurred May 14 and cites charges filed at the jail. A separate medical ad promotes Foley Kidney Pills for kidney and bladder ailments.
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Selma
Ala
Jack Bell
Boguechitto Creek
Bent Brings Divorce Suit Involving Rich Families
Acting for Mrs Adele Bleichner Thomsen, William W Bent files divorce action against Harry A Thomsen, claiming desertion on Oct 30 1908 after a Jan 22 1903 marriage. Mrs Thomsen seeks custody of seven year old daughter Celine Beatrice and alimony. Earlier suit alleged undue influence by Mrs Thomsen’s mother in law, a wealthy Brazilian planter’s daughter, over her son. Thomsen’s father is a commission merchant with homes in New York and Madison New Jersey.
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Connecticut
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Ladies of Hibernians Plan Cabaret Show
The Ladies Auxiliary A O H Division No 10 announce a cabaret and social at Eagles Hall on Tuesday evening May 27. Local young ladies will perform with novelty acts and startling electrical effects while music for dancing is provided.
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Eagies
Ladies Auxiliary A. O. H. to Receive Communion Sunday
Members of Division No. 10 Ladies Auxiliary A. O. H. will receive Holy Communion in a body at the seven o'clock Mass at St. Patrick's Church Sunday morning.
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St. Patrick's Church
Just Bobby estrella leads week at Lyrica with top vaudeville
This week at the Lyrica a Fox Lyric Press agent notes Eleanor Cleveland and her Players present Just Bobby a popular vaudeville vehicle praised as a tremendous hit. The bill features Mitchell and Lightner Jugsling Jordans Fisher and Wells Saw yer and Tanner and a new novelty cartoon act. The standout feature is the Kinemacolor film Nathan Hale shown tonight for the last time along with other headline acts Life in Jail and more.
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Eleanor Cleveland
Lyrica
Mitchell
Sawyer & Tanner
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Mysterio Escapes Mail Pouch Challenge At Poli’s New Theatre
Today is the last chance to see Mysterio in Bridgeport as he attempts a mail pouch escape secured by Hawley Hardware Co. with strong locks. The Seven Blacks troupe from the New York Hippodrome headline a diverse vaudeville bill including Clare and Metcalf, Weston and Keith, the Gypsy Countess, and Albert Donnelly, plus talking pictures and first run dramas. A new week brings an entire new show led by the farce scenic comedy High.
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Man From Home praised at Plaza Theatre by Poli Players
The Plaza Theatre week features Poli Players presenting A Man From Home. Paul McAllister shines as William Hodge in a life like four act drama with strong support from Marguerite Starr Brenda Fowler William Forrestelle Arthur Buchanan Parke Patton Emma Campbell and Arthur Griffin. Italy Sorento scenes and Naples Bay Vesuvio view boost the production amid daily matinees and popular prices.
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William Hodge
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William Forrestelle
Arthur Buchanan
Parke Patton
Emma Campbel
Arthur Griffin
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Italy
Sorento
Bay of Naples
Mount Vesmius
Poli
Captain Auger Joins Old Home Week Bill
Fred Gilman presents Old Home Week at the Park theatre with a top vaudeville show. Captain George Auger arrives in Bridgeport, disrupting the original schedule and joining the lineup after an extended western road tour delayed his arrival.
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Fred Gilman
Park Theatre
Bridgeport
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College Hero act to debut at Park theatre next week
The 500 member troupe led by F. W. Hotchkiss and Phyllis Tomlinson opens Monday May 19 at Park theatre with four performances including a May 20 matinee. Second act groups rehearse tonight at Masonic hall for grand dress, aiming to showcase Bridgeport talent.
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Phyllis Tomlinson
Fence Riker
Dorothy Smith
George
Park Theatre
Masonic Hall
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Bridgeport
Thorouchiv
Courtland School Students Named for Presented Pageant
ETA-BITA-PI Falae ETA-BITA-PI Falae Eamer aed erald Lineburgh Dorothy Hard Law Wells Elvis Cole Knowles and H H Gernert selected from top youths at Courtland School and High School. Misses Henrietta Atwater Louise Atwater Dorothy Brown Lois Cole Esther K Davie Cleora O Groves Dorothy S Hard Eleanor Havens Frances R Hotchkiss Elizabeth J Knowles Natalie Newman Eunice Pendelton Marion Smith Priscilla Sterling Phyllis Tomlinson M Banks G C Brown Richard Chapman Deane Dana Marshall DeWitt B H Davis H H Gernert F Wel ton Hotchkiss Gerald Lineburgh Lawrence Riker Stuart F Swain Ralph Weldes. Sub seats now at The College Hero office 402 Security Building for first public sale at Park theatre box office Friday morning. Entire 500 performers fit and ready for first presentation with hundreds of costumes completed. Friends on tip toe for forth coming great nt.
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Bridgeport Old Home Week Begins With Opening Act
The arrival of a performer in Bridgeport marks the start of Old Home Week with the Captain announcing that his company will headline today and throughout the week. His act Jack the Giant Killer returns to town while Miss Martha Hurd joins as the Princess alongside Ceballos Theodore Babcock and others. Samuel Bernstein of A Bernstein & Sons may settle in Bridgeport after recent visits. A cautionary note urges Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs and colds.
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Jack the Giant Killer
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Theodore Babcock
D. M. Road
Cleveland Manager Birmingham Expected Out With Break
In a May 14 report from Cleveland, manager Jos Birmingham likely misses a month due to a broken instep and tibia from a ninth inning slide against the New York Americans. The piece notes Birmingham’s impact on the Naps, his bench direction, and compares team strength with Washington as pennant contenders. It also briefly covers Jake Daubert’s career rise and Brooklyn Dodger dynamics.
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Jos Birmingham
New York Americans
Birmingham
Naps
Washington
Ryan
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