Opening of new suit for dissolution and receiver at Bridgeport
Superior Court in Fairfield County holds hearing on dissolution of a Bridgeport corporation with Herold C. Sherwood named permanent receiver. The court confirms temporary appointment, sets a four month claims period ending May 26 1918, and orders notices published in local papers and mailed to creditors.
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Ates Superior Court
Holden
Bridgeport
Fairfield County
Gardiner Greene
George E. Hawes
Said
Herold C. Sherwood
Iaid Bridgeport
Lauden F. Burpee
Harold C. Sherwood
Sherwood
Bridgeport ,Evening Farmer
Bridgeport Standard
Fred W. Tracy
Ass't
Meceiver
Fairfield Ave
Connecticut College to Open Women’s College in September 1914
New London May 20 Board of Trustees says Connecticut College for Women will open in September 1914. Morton Plant pledges 100000 for dormitories. Board to meet at Eastern Point next week to decide architectural plan, courses, faculty, and site work. Eminent domain ruling expected soon to push site development. Franklin Bartlett camp Sons of Veterans meets to finalize Memorial Day participation. Charles E. Moore to recite tale of war at business session.
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New London
Connecticut College For Women
Morton F. Plant
21St
Eastern Point
College Corporation
Franklin Bartlett
Sons of Veterans
G. A. R. Hall
Charles E. Moore
College Hero thrills packed Park Theatre premiere
A delighted crowd filled the Park Theatre for The College Hero premiere, praising Wade Davis and the cast. Key performances included Mrs. Robert D. Martin as Elsie, Leo McElroy as Billiken, Irene Hunt as Veronica Dargan, Marguerite Bishop as the queen of the witches, and Barbara Downing in a notable hornpipe. Over 600 participants showcased a lively, ensemble production with strong singing and comedic moments.
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Park Theatre
Wade Davis
Robert D. Martin
Elsie
Leo McElroy
Billiken
Shrine of
Corie Payton
Brooklyn
Irene Hunt
Veronica Dargan
Jessie
Stanpicture
Madam Dashington
Beans
Marguer
Celia. Pearsons
Bishop
Beatrice Stevens
Inez Fiske
Leslie Dilling
A. Russell Coneall
von Kaiser
Jos
Weber
Vaneville
Little beauty chats on sleep habits for women
Acepting sleep as nature’s restore, the article guides women to right and wrong sleep practices. It advises keeping a calm, clean mind, avoiding tight teeth and open mouths, using a small hard pillow or none, not lying on a hand, dim or no bright light, left side sleeping with ventilation, light clothing, and avoiding drugs. It also suggests breathing exercises and counting heartbeats to induce rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dreamland
Patented Actress Scores Hit in Catchy Sketch at Lyric Theatre
Eleanor Cleveland stars as Anne of Austria in Hearts and Diamonds at the Lyric with a strong supporting cast including George Bell as the king and Harrington as Cardinal Richelieu. The show features notable acts, songs, and Kinemacolor pictures, with six weeks of stock engagement poised to sell out starting Monday June 2.
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Eleanor Cleveland
Lyric Theatre
Anne of Austria
Cardinal Richelieu
Dumas
George Bell
Mr. Ander
Mr. Harrington
Miss Lewis
Mr. Maltese
Duke of Buckingham
Kelly
Grace Leonard
Tom Dempsey
Grace
Tom
Mack
Atkinson
Miss Atkinson
Miss Cleveland
Miss Cleveland to Stage Stock Shows at Lyric Theater
Miss Eleanor Cleveland resumes production at Bridgeport under manager Ed ward Shields. With Fox lease ending, Cleveland will take over the Lyric from June through September, presenting top Broadway stock productions with an expanded company. Shields vows careful preparation and an artistically and socially successful engagement.
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Eleanor Cleveland
Edward Shields
Lyric Theatre
Bridgeport
William Fox
Lyric
Miss Cleveland
Shields
Broadway
Jease
Poli's Vaudeville Novelty Bill Delights Bridgeport Crowd
Poli's theatre presents a novelty program featuring Spirit Paintings where an illusion appears on a canvas under electric glow. Innes and Ryan entertain with singing and talking comedy. McCrea and Scott perform a burlesque athletic bit. Gertie Van Dyck adds color with dual voices across several songs. Smith Volk and Cronin plus Johnson close the bill with humor and cartoons. Photo plays and Irish talking pictures cap one of Bridgeport's best shows.
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Poli
Poli’e Theatre
Innes
Ryan
McCrea
Scott
Gertie van Dyck
Smith
Volk
Cronin
Johnson
Bridgeport
Police Seek 14 Year Old Girl Helen Morris Missing
Little black haired Helen Morris fourteen, slight of build, last seen at 9 15 pm Sunday night at 281 Atlantic Street. She had been living with Mrs Samuel G Tarrant for two years after coming from St Francis Home New Haven. Police asked to search for her fearing for her safety.
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Helen Morris
Samuel G. Tarrant
Atlantic Street
Helen
Tarrant
St. Francis
New Haven
Missing Woman Found Overnight in Gray Linen Dress
Police report describes a dark complexioned woman with black hair and eyes, slim build, 4 feet 6 inches tall. She was last seen occupying a bed overnight, and her departure occurred during the night with no clues provided to aid the search. She wore a gray linen dress, red cap, and black lace shoes.
The War Remover Advert for Cyrus Pharmacy
An ad touts Cyrus Wari Remover at Cyrus Pharmacy 263 Fairfield avenue and 186 Cannop St as a painless fix for facial blemishes. It promises skin safety and claims to instantly remove stove polish rust grease ink paint and dirt. Manufactured by Wm R Winn 31 Whatford Ave.
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Cyrus
Cyrus Pharmacy
Fairfield Avenue
Cannop St
Wm. R. Winn
Whatford Ave
Butterfly on the Wheel stage production praised at Plaza Theatre
Review notes a detailed presentation of A Butterfly on the Wheel by Poli Players at the Plaza Theatre. The plot centers on infidelity, with Peggy Collingwood under scrutiny in a court scene, and praised performances by Miss Brena Fowler and Paul McAllister. The production emphasizes strong direction, period costumes, and a high standard for stock offerings.
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Poli
Plaza Theatre
Roderick Collngwood
Switzerland
Collingwood
London
Lord Ellerdine
Peggy
Bridgeport
Brena Fowler
Roderick Collingwood
Paul McAllister
Margaret Starr
William Forrestelle
Arthur Buchanan
Robert Fyfe
Robert Russell
Giunto 5Ocola
Park Theatre to Stage Within the Law May 26 27 28
Bayard Veiller's Within the Law, famed New York sensation, to be offered at the Park Theatre on May 26 27 and 28. The play portrays Mary Turner evolving from a timid girl into a bold resourceful woman amid dramatic urban life with surprising twists.
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Bayard Veiller
New York
The
Park Theatre
Lfe
Mary Turner
Obituary notices from Jacksonville and area deaths
Remains of Clifford fferent died in Jacksonville Fla at age six years were brought to this city for burial in Fairfield Ease cemetery. Services held at St Pauls church with Rev Anna B Beeman. Richard Gleason 35, a drayman, killed at work on W G Chase property in Washington City. Funeral of John Winans held from his late home with Olivet Congregational Church officiating. Mrs Elizabeth Downing Dow n Silent widow of James Dow nsire died at 181 Hanover Street at age 99. Survived by sons D Alexander Stratford George W Stamford and Wilmer H this city, and daughters Mrs Elizabeth Fuller and Miss John P Downing. ten children and four great grandchildren also survive.
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Clifford
Fferent
Jacksonville
Mla
Fridox
Browne l
Fairfield Eae
Paul's Church
Anna EB
Beeman
Richard Gleason
John Winans
Mine Street
Ben Morgan Miline
Olivet Congresational Church
New Haven
Ourtal
Miladbeth H
James Downsire
Hanover Street
Denning
Big City
D. Alexander
Stratford
George W
Stamford
Wititers H
Elizabeth Fuller
Mlee Jonn
P. Downing
Two-Family House Transfer Through Bridgeport Agency
Wilmot Wheeler recently held a two family house on Lenox Avenue and John Tenky, transfer completed via Bridgeport Land and Title Company amid high water conditions. Moon rises noted in an adjacent reference.
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Wilmot Wheeler
Lenox Avenue
John ‘Tenky
Bridgeport Land & Title Company
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Erafield
Main Street
Women’s College
J. A. H. Robinson
Senator Fiske
Texas
Sydney Dillingham
John T. S. Hubbard
Clarence Hall
H. H. Philbrick
Louis Ginand
I HL Crossman
Richard Fiske
Adam Tuck
Joseph Wieler
Capt. Murray
Iowa
Lucien T. Warner
CHE Beacon
MISS
Cleveland
Horsford
Pee Fee Neece
Fexmer
Booth
Howard Gould
the Park
Lyford Bros
Sas
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