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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-12
''FLO' IRWIN CLEVER
 AS EVER IN PLAYLET|
THE BILL AT POLTS THIS WEEK IS A GOOD SHOW, WITH THE
 "BIJTv' LEFT OUT

Clever and versatile Flo Irwin scored tremendous hit. last night. at Poli's, in the first presentation before, a Bridgeport audienceof her masterpiece comedy-playlet, "The Reformer." In the role of Mrs Mix'' the temperance advocate who mixes" both her pur- poses and her drinks. Flo was the genuine big hit of a we'll balanced bill. There is genuine human interest in "The Reformer''-human interest of the kind that absorbs every little bit of the audiences attention. There are no dull moments from curtain to curtain. The applause is unstinted and unani7 nous. The story has to do with an unusually humorous complication in- volving a broker and his wife. the lat ter being @The Reformer"; man. about-town and his wife, and secre- tary to the broker. A long-necker of John Barleycorn starts all the trouble, and F"The Reformer," in a dead faint at the accusations of the wife of the man-about-town, who finds her hubby and Mrs. Mix alone in the brokerage offices, is revived by two generous drinks. The effect, as portrayed by Miss Irwin, is about one of the most finished products that comedy has ever given to vaudeville.
 Another big feature is the Fillmore Sisters, the girls who are responsible for some of the biggest @laugh-stuff' in the varieties. Kate and May have a new skit. entitled. .It Was a. Good Show, But. The characters are Little Goldie Corker, Pride of the Prairie and Bedelia Stopper, Pride of the Kitchen" Needless to say Kate assumes the latter role. The Fillmore Sisters are always favorites with Bridgeport. Their new skit created a furore last night.
 A masterful musical act is given by Frosini, late of the Milan conservatory of music. F'rosini plays an accordeon and he gets more out of that staid old instrument than the majority ever imagined was in it. Frosini gives Poet and Peasant Mendelssohn's s Spring Song,'' 'The Cavalry Charge eyes during his marvellous performance is to imagine the swelling strains of some magnificent great church organ.
 Jones & Mayor. character impersona- tors, do some of the cleverest work on the bill The impersonation of Junie McCree in the Dope Fiend," David Warfield in the Music Master: Sam Bernard, in Nearly a Hero"; Harry Lauder; Montgomery & Stone in '"The Wizard of Oz''; and others are included in the excellent presentation of this versatile team.
 Edgar Allen & Co., present satire sketch, entitled "A Fortune Hunters Misfortune One brilliant feature is a duel scene in which genuine drapiers are used.
 The Four Readings perform some difficult and apparently hazardous gymnastic feats.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-12
GIFT FOR BLIND
 AND AGED POETESS
Miss Crosby is Told That Her Verses Have Been Adopted by All Connecticut Chapters, D. A. K.

Yesterday was Chapter Day. of the Mary Stffhnan Chapter, D. A. R., at their shall in the Lincoln building. There was a large attendance as each of the four hundred members was per- Halligan, the regent, presided. The meeting opened with the singing of the National Hymn. All repeated the oath of allegiance to the flag. The Chapter chorus was assisted by Mir. Joseph Weller, bass, and Prof. Bris- bOis, tenor, both of whom rendered pleasing solos. The rooms were de- corated with laurel and bunting, the insignia of the order being conspicuous in the scheme. Red, white and blue flowers carried out the National colors
 Beside the regent there were upon the platform the state regent, Mrs. Sara Thompson Kinney; the state vice regent, Mrs. J. E. Buel, and Mrs. A. L. Barber, of Ardsley-on-the-H Hudson, who was formerly a vice president general; the mother regent, Mrs. Joseph Torrey, the chaplain, Mrs. w. w. Porter, the vice regents. Mrs. w. B. Cogswell and Mrs. Charles A. Hotchkiss. the secre- taries, Mrs. Chas. H. Armstrong and Miss Walter, the historian, Mrs. George H. Dimond. the registrar, Mrs. George A. Jamison. the treasurer Miss Helen King. the Chapter poet. Miss Fanny Crosby, and her niece. Mrs. Booth.
 Mrs. George H. Dimond welcomed all present. limiting at a present which was to come as a surprise to one of the members later in the session. This referred to a gift which was later pre- scented to Fannie Frosby in apprecia- tion of the patriotic poem which she wrote for the state meeting, and which has since been adopted by all the chapters. Mrs. Kinney made the pre- sentation speech and spoke in glowing terms of the gifted chapter poet Mrs. Crosby responded with some original verse. Ice cream and coffee were served. Among those present were: Mrs. Frank Child, regent of the Eunice Denny Burr chapter; Miss Mary B. Kippen. also of the same chapter; Mrs. J. D. S. Brown and Mrs. Tibbals of Milford; Mrs. Addie Taylor. of Cali fornia: Mrs. Sidney F. Butler. and' Mrs. Kennedy, of New Haven: Mrs. g. J. Powe and Mrs. Carlos iStorrs. of Ansonia; Mrs. E. A. Housman, of Dan bury.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-12
NORTHWEST SHAKEN
 BY EARTHQUAKE Shock Felt in Seattle, Vancouver and Elsewhere.

Seattle, Wash, Jan. 12.-Reports of a slight earthquake shock came last night from vancouver, Victoria, Su- mas, Tacoma and Bellingham. The same shock was felt. here at 3:H o'clock and lasted several seconds. No dam
 age was done, but persons rushed from buildings.
 < vanvouver, B. c. Jan. 12.-At 3:44 o'clock yesterday afternoon a distinct shock of earthquake was felt in Van- couyer and in many other cities on the coast. A telegram from Victoria says that buildings were shaken there to a noticeable degree. The shock lasted about fifteen seconds. No damage IS said to have been done anywhere.
 Bellingham, Wash, Jan. 12.-Billing- ham was shaken by an earthquake at 3:45 o'clock yesterday. Buildings in all parts of the town were jared, but no damage was done. Hundreds Of peo- ple rushed into the streets. The dura- ton of the shock was about ten sec onds. Brick buildings were so badly shaken that the plaster fell to the floor and there was panic.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-12
FRIENDS OF JOHN
 ROWE SURPRISE HIM

JohE Rowe was surprised in honor of his birthday at his home. 353 Nichols street, last night. Bessie Kelly and Jack Higgins played numerous selec- tions on the piano and James Mahoney, James Reynolds, Al Burdick, Tessie Murphy and Louise Franz entertained with songs. Character Representations were given by Joe Waters. A colla- tion was served. Those present were the Misses Tessie Murphy. Mollie Mur- phy, Lillian Coles, Katfryne Brooks, Hattie Hummel, Helen Donley, Marion Donley Louise Franz, Emma Franz, Antionette Hoffman, Edyth FouIdes, Bessie Kelly, Grace Cooper and Messrs John Brady, James Reynolds. Charles P1asic Edward Bullen, Joe Waters, Al Burdick. William Heggerty, Harry Mo Kabe, Joseph Feeley, James Feeley, Dick Kerr. James Mahoney. Jack Mac Namara, Jack Higgins, Fred Rowe Edward Rowe and John Rowe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-12
Park City Theatre.

The owners of the new Park City Theatre, Victory & Wood, are certainly giving the people of the East End "a class of pictures that are worth going a mile to see. The people who visited the theatre Monday night, certainly ap- preciated the efforts of the managers in giving such a fine program. as this is the only house in Bridgeport that changes it's program daily. For to- night they have Lord Feathertop, The Vacquer's Vow, a pretty Mexican drama, Servants are Masters andS the Witty Ghost Comic For "Wednesday night Manager Wood has ssbooked In Shenandoah Valley. one of the finest war pictures that has ever been shown the public. Be sure and see it. Admis- sion only 5 cents.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-12
ON WAY TO FUNERAL.
 MRS. HAMPSHIRE DIES

Mrs. Elizabeth Hampshire, wife of Farwell Hampshire of 490 Maple street, while en route to Lakeview cemetery to attend the funeral of Mrs. Isabelle Beecher was overcome with faintness while walking along East Main street and was assisted into Roberts Phar- macy at East Main and Jane streets, where she died, at 3:15. while efforts were being made to procure medical aid. Dr. Topping who was passing the pharmacy was summoned but death had already ensued. MT. Hampshire was called from his work in the Chal- .lenge Cutlery Go.
 Medical Examiner Downs declared death to be due to rheumatism of the heart. The deceased was AS years of age and is survived by her husband and one brother, Alfred Green of this city, and was we'll known and respect ed by the English residents of the city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-12
GEORGE D. HUNT DIES
 VICTIM OF CARBUNCLE


 Removed only last Friday to the Bridgeport Hospital to undergo an operation for a carbuncle on his neck, George D. Hunt, of 443 North avenue, one of the best known residents of that part of the city, sank rapidly, and died of heart failure. last night, before the operation could be performed.
 The deceased was 69 years of age and a native of Mechanicsburg, O. He came to this city forty years ago. He was for some time employed as a driv- CT by the late Nathaniel Wheeler. For the past twenty-three years he was watchman at the plant of the Parrott Varnish Co. He was 9 member of Elias Howe, Jr., Post. No. 3, G. A. R., Mithra lodge, K, of F., and John C.. Tuthill Camp. w. O. w. He is sur vived by a widow. two sons, Warren and Charles of this city, and two daughters Lillian of this city. and Mrs. William Chapman of Philadelphia.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-12
POLI'S

1 Flo Irwin, the cleverest conmedienne | in vaudeville, is making the hit of the season at Polls this week with her 1 great comedy playlet, 1"The Reformer, '' which she is presenting with com- pany of five people. The piece is probably the greatest laugh hit ever given at Poli's. From the first curtain 1 until the last big laugh, the piece teens with the best in comedy. A ludicrously funny situation is evolved in the production, story filled with human interest and appealing to the disabilities of every audience. The rec ord audiences of this week are enjoy ing Miss Irwin and her clever com pany to the fullest extent
 
 Some of the other topnotchers are the Fillmore Sisters. who have started laughter that has been heard around the world. Frosini, the Wizard Mu- of music; Jones & Mayo in a great series of character Representations; Ed gar Allen & Co, presenting brilliant American satire; The Four Readings. accomplished gymnasts; Payton & Wilson the Hen Roost Inspectors" a clever colored teams and an unusually good Electrograph feature.
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 To prepare you for one of the finest bills yet given at Polls it is announc- ed that for next week the headline at traction will be John J. Hyams and Leila Mcintyre. presenting their fa- nous comedy success, "The Quak- eress;'' an added feature of unusual merit will be Miss Florence Hamilton. a Bridgeport girl W ho has become a star, presenting her sensational com edy drama, Queen of The Turf: an- other feature of extreme worth will be the Meredith Sisters, making a big hit all along the circuit. The rest of next weeks bill will be simply corking
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-12
FERGUSON DENIES KERSHAw'S STORY

To the Editor of the Farmer, Sir:-
 Edward Ferguson of Az Sterling street. wishes to contradict the story of MT. Kershaw, which appeared in this paper last evening. This worthy official claims that while on his way to Sunday School he stopped at the above address and saw glass of beer disappear down a mans throat and the glass returned to the saloon. It goes without saying that if MT. Kershaw did see such thing. he would not say that he did not have enough evidence He also states that he had to go through a hallway to reach the door This is another fabrication as there is nothing of the kind in the place men, toned. y
 EDWARD FERGUSON.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-12
GREAT MARATHON
 RUNNER WINS AGAIN

Dorando Pietri won out in the Mara than race from Percy Smallwood at SJ, Louis last night. The Italian runner carried his opponent off his feet in the first six miles of the race, and forced him to quit at the end of twelve miles and eight laps. Dorando kept on and completed the full Marathon distance of twenty-six miles 3S5 laps in 2 hours A minutes 32 2-5 seconds, twelve sec -onds slower than the worlds record for The indoor distance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-12
By Our Formula

We produce tn Hoods SarsapariIla a medicine that has an unap- preached record of cures of
 Scrofula, eczema, eruptions, catarrh, rheuma atlsm, anemia, nervousness, that tired req feeling, loss of appetite, etc.
 the more than twenty different remedial agents contained in Hood s Sarsaparilla are known only to ourselves, so there can be no substitute.
 This medicine makes healthy and strong the Little Soldiers in your blood, those corpuscles that fight the disease germs constantly attacking you.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-12
THE MID-wEEK sOC1Ar.

at Quilty's Bancing Academy to-naor- row night promises the best time in the city to those who care for dancing. Besides the usual figures the Quake and Hearts Delight Polka both of which have become very popular, will be included in the programme. An other feature will be the Human Art Gallery, one of the funniest concep- tions ever offered A good time is as- sured all who attend. Admission, gen. tlemen 9 cents. ladies 15 cents The new dancing class will be organized Thursday evening, Jan. 21, and all of the popular dances will be taught in a course of 12 lessons. See Prof. Guilty. Don't forget the hop Saturday night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-12

NO FALSE PRETENSE has marked the career of Ely's Cream Balm. Being entirely hairless, it is not responsible like the catarrh snuffs and powders, for minds shattered by cocaine. The great virtue of Ely's Cream Balm is that it speedily and completely over comes nasal catarrh and hay fever. Back of this statement is the testimony of thousands and a reputation of many years success. All druggists, soc, or mailed by Ely Bros. 56 Warren Street, New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-12
Ask for o.Rourke's union tobacco
THE PRETTIEsT FACE

and the most beautiful hands are of. ten disf1gured by an unsightIy wart.
 It can easily be removed in few days without pain by using Cyrus Wart Remover, for sale only at The Cyrus Pharmacy. 253 Fairfield avenue and 186 Cannon St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-12
Busy people who do not like to lose lo LI L

busy people who do not like to lose a day and those to whom time repre- sents money all of them recommend Cyrus Plaster for Backache. Many of them have used this plaster and know from experience and many others have learned from their friends that Cyrus Plaster gives relief when others have failed. Twen- ty-five cents will save a days pay. Cyrus Pharmacy, Fairfield Ave. and Courtland St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-12
CLEANEASY, THE BEST HAND
 SOAP.

Guaranteed not to injure the skin. Instantly removes Stove Polish. Rust. Grease, Ink, Paint and Dirt. For the hands or clothing. Large can 10 cents. Manufactured by Wm. R. Vim. PA Stratford Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-12

After heavy meal, take couple of Deans Regulets, and give your stomach, | liver and bowels the help they will need. Regulets bring easy, regular pas sages of the bowels.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-12
wALL STREET TO.DAy

Especial rom United Presg1 l il a. .m.--During the first half hour
 the selling caused declines &nsrntfiy aAc- i tive issues of 1 point or mora. but
 moderate buying on this decline ohec1rs ed the downward movement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-12

Itching. torturing skin eruptions, dis figure annoy, drive one wild. Doan's s Ointment brings quick relief and last ing cures. Fifty cents at any drug store. *2 6
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-12

f
 vs. Order of Notice AGNES M. WERWIMs
 STATE OF CONNECT1CIT. FAIRFIELD COUNTY, ss. ,it SUPERIOR COURT, ef% Bridgeport, January 9th, A. D., 1909. Upon the complaint of the said Charles O. Werwin, praying for reasons therein set forth, for divorce and GUS tody of minor child now pending be- this Court, having been returned thcre- to on the first Tuesday of September, 19OS It appearing to and being found by this Court that Agnes M. Werwin, the said defendant, is absent rom this State and gone to parts unknown. and that notice of the perdency of the com plaint was given as required by order of notice heretofore issued and now the Plaintiff asks for a further order of notice in $he premises.
 THEREFORE ORDERED. that mo- tice of the pendency of said complaint be given by publishing this order in the Bridgeport Farmer, a newspaper printed in Bridgeport. two times before inc 22nd day of January, A. D., 1909. By order of Court,
 FRED w. TRACY,
 Asst. Clerk of the Superior Court for Fairfield County A11bs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-12

PALOL4. the palatable castor oil on sale at all drug stores. Uistz
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-12

WANT ADS. CENT A WORD.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-12
WHAT THE M.P.& t.
 MEANS TO US MEMPHIS BUSINESS MEN ANXIOUS TO GET NEW LINE FROM PINE
 BLUFF TO THAT CITY
AFTER RICE BUSINESS
Business Organization Will Talk Mat. ter Over With Bridge COm-
 MiSSiOnerS Here.

Memphis, Tenn, Sept. 11.-Memphis proposes to get an early hold on the rice industry that will be developed as the rich bottom lands of ArHansas shall be opened for the production of that crop, and already movem eat is well advanced to establish in this city large mill that will pit the rice product into merchantable shape, and another movement is in hand to build from this city a railroad that will traverse the rice country be- tween here an Mariana and Pine Bluff, bringing the rice crop right to the doors of this city.
 It has come to be recognized lhat rice production is to be one of the leading industries of Southern Arkan- sas. Up to this time the crop has
 
 past the doors of Memphis. While as yet this crop is not large, it is grow ing and it is evident that it will be but few years when it will constitute an industry in the farming and the milling of the grain that will be worth the efforts of this large City to control it. Owing to the adiacency of Memphis to the rice fields it is ap- parent that only a direct line of trans portation will be needed to s.ve this every advantage in the busin .s.
 Going After Right of Way.
 The first substantial step toward the procurement of such 2 line of transportation has just been m 'ie, according to the advices which yester- day reached MT. J. s. Warren. indus trial secretary of the Business Mems Club. He received a letter from J. l.. Caldwell. secretary of Pine Bluff Board of Trade informing him that w w. Brown, president of the Memphis, Paris and Gulf railroad, had just clos ed arrangements to appear before the Jefferson county, Ark, bridge ctm- missioners to negotiate for right-of- way for line to run from Pine Bluff to Memphis. The Memphis, Paris and Gulf road is designed to TUT from Pine Bluff to Ashiown, Ark, the lat ter being a point in the far south western part of the state not far from Texarkana. It passes through such
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-12
FOR SALE HOUSES

s2250-2202 South Cherry St. 4 good desirable, modern res idence; Owner has fixed pric e to insure quick sale. s115O-1201 East Fifth avenue; Cottage 4 rooms and hall l; water and sewer connections good repair; will sell on monthly payments. $15Oo-1203 East Fifth avenue ; Cottage, rooms and hall; water and sewer connections ; will sell on monthly pay ments.
 $1250-1921 East Fifth avenue Cottage with 4 rooms, hall front and back porches, and summer kitchen; good repair will sell on monthly pay mentS.
 $1500-707 Texas St.; rooms good repair; desirable neigh borhood.
 $2250-415 East Second avenue rooms, ? story in good re- pair; nice location for room CTS.
 $3500-515 East Sixth avenue; 1V rooms, ? story, on paved street and car line; within four blocks of Union Station. $450-511 East 18th avenue; room cottage.
 $725-521 East 18th avenue; } $1500-523 East Sixth avenue: , room cottage; conveniently located as to school aud room cottage, new and a bar churches.
 gain.
 s1200-1201 South Cherry St; room cottage; water Tad sew craze.
 $600-90S East 18th avenue; 3 room cottage; newly built; must be sold.
 Farms t12.000-360 acres, 16e in culti- vation, 200 timber. alluvial bottom, protected by levee; well improved and stocked. 32500-s0 acres, 30 in cultiva- tion, 50 unimproved, suitable for fruit and truck; 2-story dwelling, barn, smokehouse and well.
 3900-43 acres, 25 in cultiva- tion l 1-2 miles from railroad station: 3-room dwelling stable and barn. a3000-S0 acres. 65 in cultiva- tion; 3 tenant houses. barns, good orchard; 1-2 mile from Macadam road. 31000-120 acres, 70 cleared balance cut over; can be easily cleared; bargain fer right man.
 S1300-S0 acres fine bottom land above overflow, partly deadened and ready for clear. ing: bargain If taken a1 once.
 $2S00-S2 acres prairie farm Dewitt, Ark: has 4 room chard; suitable for rice cul. ture.
 near Olena, 5 miles north O. dwelling, barn and fine or
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-12
FOR SALE Vacant Lots


 $1200-1-4 block, corner txtA and Poplar; terms to suit pur' chaser. 310OOH2 choice building lots 7ol 40, Gibson add. l block oi paved street and car line; 5000 each.
 $300-Lot 50x150, Wiley Jones addition.
 S500-Lot 1 l-1 acres; Meyer, addition.
 $10O Each-Lots g and 10, Blk 4, Barney's add; owner leav. ing. town. $10-Cash and 310 per month will buy choice of several building lots, situated in de- sirable neighborhoods and convenient to business. 3600-Two lots 50x150 each; Senyard and Holdexness add $500-Lot 50x150; Hanf's add. $50-ChoieA building lots in En. terprise add. 325-Choice building lots n suhurba of city. @150-Lots 6, 6, 2 and s. f Monks Western add; will 7 sold for $16o each. $600-Lot 10aG300, Meyers sur. vey, near Rutherford Park add.
 $12,000-13 acre track of land conveniently located in South east part of city, suitable for manufacturing site or city ad. ditlon; this property is . bar. gain.
 Timber Lands 1400-acres hardwood, 50 per cent oak. balance hickory and ash; 1-2 miles from rail. road; net price s:0.W per acre.
 100C-acres, containing 5t00 fl hardwood, such as gum, oal and ash; 2 1-2 miles from railroad; net price, $e.5o per acre. 1s00-acres, 1-2 second bottom .and 1-2 upland; heavily tim. \ bered, with white oak, over cup and ash; price, 114.W per acre net.
 S006 acres hardwood and pine; mill on land and in operation; situated on Cotton Belt Rail- road; will be sold at s bar gain. 100000 feet pine stunpage in Saline county, 2 to { miles from railroad; write for price. 21,500-Entire holding of mill ing interests, including IF to 15 million feet yellow pine and hardwood, about 75 pef cent hardwood, 25 per cent pine; 2700 acres land, 10s0 of which goes with timber, bal ance from 2 to 10 years; tim Der removal right; this prop erty Is easily worth $1OW more than is asked for 1t. 40,C00-acres virgin timber. lyinS in Pnjllips and Desha coun' ties; will sell on reasonaol terms.
 b600-acres hardwood andsTG press, all connected, in LIT coin and Desha counties; ar ply for prices and terms. <, $160-40 acres in sw nv sec.
 All; miles west of Kearn9
 Ark; suitable for fruit ~ vegetables.