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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1913

Page

5

Starring Scene From The Gamblers At Maxine Theatre

The Gamblers stars Paul McAllister as Wilbur Emerson with Brenda Fowler as Catharine Darwin and Marguerite Starr as Emersons sister in a three act drama of jealous pursuit and banking scandal. Darwin’s crime and a midnight confession drive a tale of ambition, love, and sacrifice with a dramatic courtroom bend and a jealous wife. Souvenir photos of Arthur Buchanan are offered to ladies at both shows.

Charles Klein Mr. Klein Jay Maxine Theatre Klein New York Wilbur Emerson Emerson Darwin George Cowber Washington Paul McAllister Mr. McAllister Collingwood Brenda Fowler Chas Klein Arthur Buchanan POLI Paul Mallister N. Y

Supt. Mitchell Honored by Friends at Seaside Park Home

Supt. Mitchell received a loving cup and imported steins from friends at his Seaside Park residence marking his return to the public baths post. He thanked guests as refreshments were served, with the evening featuring performances by Victor Bechman. The Hebrew Boys' Club plans a Sunday debate on equal suffrage at the Studervant building.

P. H Mitchell Seaside Park Mitchell Thomas Brophy Eleanor Victor Bechman Hebrew Boys’ Club Sturdevant Building

Mystery Death at St Vincent's Baffles Doctors

An unidentified man, initially thought to be William Courtright or William Smith, died at St Vincent's hospital under unclear circumstances after admission on May 15. An autopsy found no lesion or poison, with death attributed to heart muscle paralysis, leaving authorities unable to identify him or determine a cause. The body awaits recognition at the Cullinan & Mullins morgue.

St. Vincent’s Hospital William St. Cortright William, Smith James S. M. Garlick Sérgi Third Precinct State Street Courtright William Smith Lakeview Andrew McQuencey St. Vincent's Cullinan & Mullins Main Street

Poli's Vaudeville Presents World Acros And Electric Wonder

Poli's New Theatre features the Picchiani Troupe seven European gymnasts premiering as a top attraction. Electro the woman wizard of electricity performs startling experiments with assistants and comedy. Alice Hanson eccentric comedienne and Bert K Forrest bring real comedy. Deltorelli and Glisando the original musical clowns. Wilkens and Wilkens offer a lively singing and dancing finale.

Poli Picchiani Alice Hanson Bert K. Forrest Deltorelli Glisando Wilkens

Park Theatre Hosts Mutt and Jeff Tonight

Mutt and Jeff and their suite of performers finish an engagement at the Park Theatre this evening. The duo are lauded as the most successful cartoon act in theater history and the season’s top musical production in financial terms.

Mutt Jeff Mutt and Jeff Mutt and

Prize Committee to Report Tomorrow on July 22 Parade

The Fraternal Order of Eagles plans a state parade and field day in Bridgeport on July 22 with prizes, sports attractions, and a special evening bill at Poli theatre. A general committee meeting at Hagies Hall at 11 o'clock will review subcommittee reports and announce prize details. Special trains are being arranged as visitors prepare to attend the event.

Order of Eagles Hagies’ Hall Bridgeport Poli

Men’s Choir Formed at St George’s Church

A new all male choir is created at St George’s Episcopal Church on Colorado Avenue. The Lay Men’s League plans a monthly men’s service and forms a large choir for this and other events. The choir first appears at the Girls’ Friendly Society annual service this Sunday at 7 30 PM, with public welcome and invitations to branches across the city.

St George’s Episcopal Church Colorado Avenue Girls’ Friendly Society St. George's Church

25 Men to Donate Skin to Save Boy in Nutley

Clarence Moffe a New York lawyer associate induced 25 Nutley commuters to give skin grafts for 10 year old William Colwell who was badly burned. The initial graft covered 32 square inches and six men will donate skin at Sunday morning operation expanding coverage to 180 square inches after three more procedures.

Nutley N. J Clarence Moffe New York Benjamin Colwell Willam Charles Katlow Twenty-third Street Young Men’s Christian Association

CLEANEASY SOAP AND SPLASH SPECIALTIES AD

Advertisement fragment for CleanEasy hand soap promising removal of stove polish rust grease ink paint and dirt on skin or fabric. Mentions scales and large can 10 conta manufactured by Wm R Winn Stratford Ave with scalp specialist Olly Hart and manicure Harriet E Sherwood 412 Security Building 2415 Main St phone 1373.

Wm. R. Winn Stratford Ave Olly Hart Harriet E. Sherwood Security Main St

Miss Cleveland and Company Final Lyric Vaudeville Tonight

Eleanor Cleveland and her players close the Lyric vaudeville run with In Honor Bound a short English tale by Sydney Grundy. The show also features Willis Trio and Kramer and Bellidaire with acrobatics and hand balancing. Fred Snyder and Eunice Hallowell perform Tango and Turkey Trotting. Hikawa the Chippewa Indian entertains with song, while The Note in the Shirt screens in Kinemacolor. The bill promises a big time finale before next season stock begins June 2.

Lyric Theatre Eleanor Cleveland Sydney Grundy Fred Snyder Eunice Hallowell Winter Garden Hikawa

Patriotic Service at First Baptist Church

Citizens and patriotic groups invited to a Grand Army of the Republic memorial service at First Baptist Church on Sunday evening. Rev. John R. Brown to preach. Organ recital at 7:15 followed by an order of exercises including hymns, anthems, prayers, sermons, and the Taps bugle.

Grand Army of the Republic First Baptist John R. Brown Noctunette d’Evry Stebbing H. H. Cutler George Sanger Israel America

Dentists Demonstrate New Anesthesia Methods in Bridgeport

A well known Boston practitioner presented demonstrations on the latest improved anesthesia methods for dental work at a large meeting in Bridgeport. The event drew a ly attended audience and showcased advances likely to influence local practice.

Bridgeport

Within The Law at Park Theatre Opens Next Week

Bayard Veiller drama Within The Law comes to the Park theatre for a three night stand and matinee starting Monday. The play features a young innocent woman who is convicted, released, and battles crime and wealth in a bold social drama with a London tour planned for early next month.

Park Theatre Bayard Veiller McNamara Bic Jalil Amd Ah Ribet Gatherina Tower Beatrice Noyes Rose Maurice Sydney Booth Howard Gould Dewitt C. Jennings Neil Moran T. L. Devis Hayward Dresser Howard O'Mally Richard Lothian London

Buckingham's Co Advertisement for Porch Furniture Sale

Bargains at Buckingham's on State Street offer big reductions on porch furniture including chairs rockers and lawn settees. Read the advertisement for prices and selections.

Buckingham N. Buckingham 4 Co State Street

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