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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1916

Page

16

Miss Galloway Shines in New Broadway Musical Molly O

Miss Katherine Galloway Sacramento sister of Mrs Elmore Banks of Fairfield dazzles as Molly O a prima donna in the Cort theatre New York debut Saturday night. A familiar South daughter with early church soprano work under Harry Pepper she wins praise for appearance charm and stage presence. Though Molly O is her Broadway debut she has vaudeville and traveling company credits. Reviewers laud her as a rising prima donna in the musical scene.

Katherine Galloway Molly Cort Theatre New York City Elmore Banks Pairfield Galloway Harry Pepper Miss Galloway Fairfield Moly O

Memorial Day Parade Names Divisional Marshals

Bieut Col Vincent M King of the Connecticut Coast Artillery corps named marshal of the first division. Dr Charles H Sprague of Franklin Hert camp No 1 Sons of Veterans to be marshal of the second division. Civic and public officials divisions awaiting marshals. Mayor Witsory likely to lead officials. Memorial Day committee and patriotic groups to meet Friday at 7 30 p m to arrange observance.

Vincent M. King Connecticut Coast Artilery Corps Charles H. Sprague Franklin Hert ‘Camp No. H Sons of Veterans Grand Army Remington Guards N. W. Bishop Witsory Common Council Council

Pail To Open Bids For City Coal Pile

Nine bids for approximately 9 000 tons of coal to supply all city public buildings were received by the board of contract and supply but none opened. The board requests separate bids for coal for public schools and awaits school board replies before meeting.

Board of Contract and Supply Board of Education Geek Baldwin

Repairs of Yellow Mill Extend into June Bid Delays

The repairs of the Yellow Mill were extended from June to a later date as contractors claim insufficient time to finalize bids. An appropriation of 8,000 dollars exists for the work, but contractors contend figures cannot fit the appropriation.

Yellow Mill

Date Change for Big Preparedness Parade

The postponed parade moves from Saturday afternoon June 3 to June 10 due to tight preparation time. A committee meeting at the mayor’s office Friday at 7 30 p m will set procession details, with the march starting at 2 p m and a large women’s division. Mayor Wilson named Edmond C Booth to the committee.

Wilson Edmond C. Booth

Obituary highlights from local church funerals and cremation

Obituaries for Alice Margaret Gebean, Martha H. Bradley, Thomas Maloney, Catherine Brady and other area mourners outline funeral details. Descriptions include home addresses, church services, cremation or burial at Lakeview and St. Michael's cemeteries, with rosters of pallbearers and choir performances.

Alice Margaret Gebean Ke “Margaret Aniehor Moses and Josephine Chier Gebean Olive Street Martha J. Bradley Martha H. Bradley Seaview Avenue Gerald H. Beard Par Street Congregational Church Lakeview Cemetery Catherine Brady Wheeler Avenue St. Patrick’s Church John C. Lynch T. J. Picker J. B. Sheridan Quartette Charles Agnew Misa Norma Weber Robert Weber Toseph Wieler Schmidt Mr. Wieler Miss Weber F. K. G. Weber Ivy Circle Atrick Brady John M. Donnelly James O'Neill Daniel Harrican John J. Scanion Andrew Owens St. Michael's Cemetery J. C. Lynch

Local merchants hear insurance experts on fire prevention

The Bridgeport Business Men's Association hosts a dinner featuring Edward R. Hardy of the New York Fire Insurance Exchange speaking on fire prevention with city and out of town experts. Other speakers include Fire Board President John A. Leonard Fire Chief Daniel E. Johnson and Fire Underwriters President Walter M. Redfield. The informal event begins at 6 30 and no tickets are issued.

Bridgeport Business Men's Association Edward R.hardy New York Fire Insurance Exchange Hardy New York John A. Leonard Fire Board Daniel E. Johnson Thomas Broderick Walter M. Redfield Bridgeport Fire Underwriters’ Exchange J. Stebbins Clyne Gaylord

Police Seek Man Who Made 13YearOld Drunk

A 13 year old boy appeared in city court charged with drunkenness after his father, Frank Nastakorki of 102 Andover street, reported he disturbed the back yard and was arrested for breach of peace and intoxication. The boy wept and asked for another chance as the case was continued for a day so police could locate the alleged supplier of the intoxicants.

Frank Nastakorki Andover Street Nastakorki

Film Tricks and Golden Carats From Old Columns

Film Picture Freaks explains how tricks like stopping the camera, using dummies, and faster projection create illusionary stunts, while Golden Carats details carat marks on gold jewelry, defining 24 carats as pure gold and 18 or 22 carats as common jewel standards.

Philadelphia Press

Where Women Don't Like to Shop in Korea

A reflective column argues words wield power in debate and daily life, contrasting chaotic use with disciplined language. It notes women and prominent citizens often end up overusing words in dying moments, and offers a humorous observation on shopping behavior in Korea where merchants hide goods rather than display them.

Korea

Practical Health Hint Food Poisoning

The article explains food poisoning symptoms including vomiting diarrhea abdominal pain restlessness and headache. It urges stomach emptying as first aid even after vomiting then treatment of prevailing symptoms and heart support until the poison clears. Includes humorous clippings from Baltimore American Boston Transcript and quotes.

Veiled Sheikh Rule and Hidden City Doctrines Revealed

A fragment discusses the Venes propuet of Sampel and the Sanussiyyah in North Africa and Arabia. The sheikh rules invisibly with viziers and m'kadems under a strict hierarchy, with yearly secret council in a city named Jof. Taxes collected are sent to a general treasury, while Christian travelers know nothing of the road. The text shifts to legal time computation, noting disputes over when acts should be performed if deadlines fall on Sunday.

Sampel North Africa Arabia ée-Sanussi Jof Christian Herald Willis A. Estrich

A Shrewd Boy And The Presidency Hint In A City Journal

A dialogic clipping presents stray quotes about ambition and reward with a quip filled exchange. It features a city journal tone and a playful line about a boy’s future office, followed by quips from various voices and a light joke about laundry workers and mosquitos.

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