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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1916
Page
2
A fresh collection features Wirth waists praised for smart lines and good materials at fair prices. Georgette blouses in flesh color and dark shades are shown to complement suits, appealing to economical women seeking style and value.
October 18 1916 notes Miss Lillian F Andrews visited Washington. Dorcas Society at Mrs Marion Williams home in Hopewell with 22 in attendance. Rev F S Clark attends annual convention in New London. Frances Silliman returns from visits with Morehouse in Madison and Wilcox in Hartford.
The Lyric presents Harry Clay Blaney in a new optimistic comedy “Walking Jimmy” to open the week with high praise for its life and originality. Next week Mae Desmond stars in “The Daughter of Mahree” a four act interlude of love and humor, praised as a bright Irish drama with Sally at its heart.
The Plaza presents The Return of Draw Egan in five parts with Triangle label crowds at each show. Oh Please Mr Detective leads a ten person musical comedy segment with dainty costumes and strong humor aided by Gold Lawrence and Howard. The Yaltos perform novelty dances while Ambrose rapid rise and a Keystone comedy feature entertain.
Music lovers find a real height in the Empire Girls ten talented musicians who headline Polli's first half of the week program. The act combines vocal and instrumental entertainment and the lineup is widely diversified with other attractions to be seen.
Sid Lewis headlines a humorous act with Julia Ring & Co. in Twice A Week, Alvin & Williams perform a bright song program, and the Asahi Troupe skates through a playful routine. The feature photoplay The Country That God Forgot stars Tom Santschi in a five part western drama.
Instruction and dancing will be combined in advanced pupils classes starting this week at Quilty's School of Dancing in the Colonial Ball Room Fairfield avenue. Sessions run Wednesday and Friday evenings at 9 with waltz one step foxtrot and other steps taught. Dancing continues to midnight with music. Friday is private. New pupils welcome. call or telephone for terms.
A benefit concert for relief of Polish war victims will be held at the Casino on November 9 featuring Sigismund Stojowski and Thaddeus Wronski. Tickets are on sale at Wissner Lane Warerooms, 923 Main Street. The appeal cites dire Polish suffering with hundreds of towns leveled, millions affected by hunger, disease, and displacement, urging American aid.
Easton social notes report Mr and Mrs Arthur E Wheeler and Mr and Mrs Charles Silliman returning from a motor trip visiting Lee Pittsfield Grayback Mountain and the Mohawk Trail. Elmer B Andrews and spouse spent Friday and Saturday in Springfield Mass attending the Nations Dairy Fair. The Sherwoods and Edwardses are in Springfield for the National Dairy Fair. Williams and Edwards attended the Democratic Senatorial convention in Newtown as delegation from Watson. Stratford talent to stage two plays in Grange hall Friday October 20 A Pair of Burglars and Pa's New Housekeeper with dancing to follow if weather permits.
Friday and Saturday evenings featured the Republican nomin for representative Frederick P. Sherman and William B. Clark as the Democratic choice. Elm Street school closed briefly due to Miss Ruth Stacey illness. Miss Helen Broderick of Bridgeport visited relatives here. Milon Hawley bought Hanford Hall from A. J. Hull. Mrs. Minnie Betcher and children head to Michigan after weeks with the Slades. Claude Lewis of Waterbury stayed with his parents. Methodist Ladies Aid to host social at church parlors with Miss Carolyn Garlick in charge. supper 5 to 7 followed by recitations songs and tableaux. Mrs. Harry Morgan visited her parents in town. Mrs. William Nichols visited Danbury. George Knapp, boarding with L. V. Slade, returned to Danbury. Mr. and Mrs. George Clingan abroad in New York. Robert Bevahs begins excavating a cellar on land bought from Harry Davis. George Wiseman of Bridgeport recently visited home. Isadore Iselevsky and Blanche Guthie won map drawing prizes at the Grange Fair. Harmony Grange met Thursday evening with an excellent program by lecturer Miss Edith Re. D. Morgan bought land near Botsford station and will erect a bungalow.
A Youth's Companion note claims Rome maintained a regular army never exceeding 000 men yet controlled a vast empire from Firth of Forth to the Persian Gulf. It credits Roman rule with good governance, order, and an unrivaled law system across provinces.
The London Spectator recalls a young Disraeli in a vivid blood red shirt with silver buttons and a blue striped coat during a Corfu vacation. His servant wore a crimson and gold dress with a long turban as part of the elaborate display. The exchange ends with a witty quip about marriage and foolery.
Sir George Reid reflects on facing obstacles during his seventy birthday. He says his approach is to knock them over if possible and to go around or over them if not. If all else fails he accepts the obstacle as a blessing in disguise and rests in its shade.
Bridgeport resident Mrs. John Kiley testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured her rheumatic pains and kidney trouble in 1914 and again confirmed a lasting cure in 1915. The ad promotes Doan's Kidney Pills, price 65 cents, from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, N Y.
A collection of short excerpts and quips on ambition and descent in life, education, and daily irony. It includes observations on Jacob’s ladder in St Helena theory, home education as vital to life, women’s anecdotes, and a humorous note about a night watchman and a shooting star.
A Washington Star quote frames a self made man praising a self made woman as the article hints at personal branding. An ad urges cooking curry with a wooden spoon to preserve spice aroma and invites readers to advertise in the farmer.
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