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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1914
Page
8
Amusements section previews a big feature yet to be announced with plans for Thursday and Friday events. The text references off stage mysteries and a modern grace show tracing dancing evolution from ancient stone age to today.
The Plaza Theatre showcases a lively vaudeville program with whistling songs, comedy skits, and impersonations by Vodell Gansone and DeLaugh. The show includes a dramatic two part offering Our Virtual Girl The Boy in the Trunk and the Legend of Snow White, promising rib shakin laughter and musical numbers.
The Polis Theatre on Potts Matin Street debuts a special ventilation system that refreshes air every 29 seconds while offering an opening afternoon variety sketch with Hickman and Broth in a light entertainment program.
A busy week program opens with Laurie and Alene in patter and song followed by a revival of the Country Store on Friday nights. Manager Poli promises 60 laughs a minute with prizes and no embarrassment. Wednesday features amateur talent, entries to House Manager Saunders. Monday June 1 highlights the Surprise Night. Also an advertisement urges Ley Foley Kidney Pills for kidney and back trouble with a testimonial from A T Kelly.
Dr Harriet Van Deusen and Dr B A Thornbury were invited by New England Osteopathic association to lead a campaign for legislation to protect Bridgeport infants. Delegates also arranged a free dispensary to treat charity cases in the city at no charge.
Thursday evening at 41 Orchard Street a novelty shower honored Mollie Muldoon who will wed Thomas Toomey. Guests enjoyed music with violin solos by Marguerite LaBreque and Mabel Horton, a late collation, and toasts to the bride to be. Attending were Anna Carroll Edith LaBreque Isabel Kennedy Margaret Carroll Marguerite LaBreque Agnes Keegan Bessie Muldoon Nora Conners Isabel LaBreque Teresa Campbell Mrs. M. F. Kane Mrs. M. Pender Mrs. N. Jessel Mrs. F. Utz Mrs. Mary Campbell Mr. Thomas H. Toomey and Mrs. Edward J. Campbell.
obituary items report Gottlieb Hildenbrant a 47 year old Stratford grocer died at his Bruce Avenue home after lifelong trades including cabinet making and grocery work. survivors: widow two daughters Sophie and Helen and two sons Fred and Henry. William H Becker died at 756 State Street aged 73 after five months illness. born Valatie in 1931. carpenter. survived by widow sister and brother. Also note Sir Feaincle H Leaking died in London at 67. New York State Anti Saloon League met in Utica to raise 250000 for equipment and education. Window boxes filled on Reck and Son.
A lively scene shows U S soldiers near Vera Cruz guarding sand dunes to protect coastal city fortifications as re-enforcements arrive amid tensions in Mexico. The young regulars, eager for action after a long wait, pose in a moment of hopeful readiness.
American soldiers guard sand dune forts outside Vera Cruz. Outpost sharpshooters use tunneled dunes, boards, and sandbags for cover and range. One fort is highlighted as an example of these temporary defenses in the Gulf coast theater.
The Barnum & Bailey circus opens in our city on June 2 with The Wizard Prince of India. More than 2,000 performers, lavish costumes, and stagecraft promise the most dazzling spectacle yet in modern circus history.
Bartholomew and the Barnum and Bailey show tours the country delighting children with a unique menagerie. The circus displays a congress of strange people from distant lands, creating awe and wonder among fans of all ages.
A Fort Worth Texas man reports Foley Cathartic Tablets removed his disagreeable symptoms and gave thorough cleansing. The ad praises the product for liver stimulation and overcoming constipation, with a testimonial from J L Mc Knight and mentions Hinaie's Drug Stores.
Glasgow reports the lightship Halifax No. 2 with a crew of 14 was driven ashore in Liscombe Island breakers. First Engineer McKenzie hailed from Canada while the remaining crew were from the Clyde area. An official announcement was issued today.
London May 25 The steamer Roy al Edward of the Canadian Northwestern Steamships collided with a very large iceberg about 110 miles east of Cape Race while sailing from Montreal to Avonmouth. The captain reported the impact was head on and described the iceberg as enormous.
A later message claims the Royal Edward is not leaking but has been brought to a stop in the fog. Both messages lack dates, leaving the sequence and timing unclear.
Game Warden Wilbur Smith of Norwalk docked a 27 foot launch at Stratford Avenue with Connecticut fish and game commission inspecting the vessel. Built for the service, the boat is expected to help apprehend violators more easily and is equipped to catch any boat on the Sound.
Bridgeport may host manufacture of a unit that drills square holes by guiding a round bit through a square guide. American Angular Drill Co of New York plans operation at Lyon & Grumman Co on Fairfield Avenue. Local manufacturers invited to bid. A New York steamer report mentions steward A Stone taking poison.
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