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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1909

Page

6

Social notes from local visitors and residents in Newport area

A stream of social visits and arrivals fills the city calendar. Mrs Samuel Miller and children visit friends in Northampton. Miss Nellie Doyle and Miss Katharine Doyle register at The Rosemont. families travel to Orange County and New Haven for August. Fanny Crosby spends a week with sister in Fairfield. Rev P M Kennedy returns from Southern Europe, with nephews. Rev John Kennedy and a Derby man plan first mass in St Marys. Mrs Hanna visits Augusta and reunites with sister in Park Avenue after 25 years. Captain and Mrs Boyton entertain Mrs Neacy of Milwaukee. Rev E L Wells visits. Sigma Epsilon Society hosts at Mrs Payne's Sea View home. The new Lincoln penny appears in local banks sourcing from Philadelphia.

E. A. Curn Anna Harrall Avenue Margaret Callaghan Malley Co New Haven Orange County N.C Fanny Crosby Julia Abhington Fairfield Avenue P. M. Kennedy St. Francis’ Church Europe Kenheady John Kennedy Father Kennedy Derby St Mary's Church Katherine Hanna Augusta Christ Schread Park Avenue Hanna Old Sisters Paul Boyton Steeplechase Island Thomas J. Neacy Milwaukee Neacy Injunction Reacy E. L. Wells St. Luke's Protestant Episcopal Church Wells Guilford Seaview Avenue Payne New York Sigma Epsilon Society Pauline Wintter

Local notices mix art, travel, and weather.

The column lists Miss Margaret McPadden’s water color sketches at her Steuben street studio and Beardsley park views at a library exhibit. It notes a New Haven weather forecast for Aug 6 7 with fair skies, warmer temps, and mild wind.

Margaret McPadden Steuben Street Beardsley United Press New Haven Block Island Bng Nantucket North Atlantic Mississippi River

Bedbugs Warned By Simple Household Remedy

A cautionary note urges using Cyrus Presto Killer for Bedbugs to protect the home’s reputation. At 25 cents, the product promises to clean bedding and clothes, preventing neighbors from whispering about neglect when away from home.

Cyrus Presto

End of Congress Brings Fresh Morning After at Capitol

Washington August 6 The session's end brings relief after five months of tariff wrangling. Senators and representatives depart, Pullman berths in demand, and corridors grow quiet with just guards and a few lingering visitors left to pack up.

United Press Washington Ashington Congress Capitol Tday Dun- Kroes Hart

President Taft Signs Payne Tariff Bill Amid Debate

President Taft issued a formal statement after signing the Payne tariff bill, calling it a sincere Republican effort at downward revision not a free trade measure. He notes substantial rate reductions, targeted increases only for luxuries, and the Philippine tariff provision as a notable achievement. The executive scope includes maximum and minimum clauses, a customs court, and a corporate tax intended to curb deficits and provide regulatory data.

Washington Aug Taft Payne Republican Party Philippines Customs Court

Newtown Man Lorenzo Boyd Found Hanged In Wood

In Newtown district a 53 year old man named Lorenzo Boyd was discovered hanged in a wood lot yesterday. He leaves a wife. Report from Walled Preax. S stock Island Wx notes.

Newtown Aux Lorenzo Boyd Wood Stock Island Ralph Hoagland Harvyard John Cady Rock Inland Hoagland Cady

Local Lodges Report Active Evening of Talks and Visits

The YIN Local Lodge Rooms and Local Branch N A 5 EL meet with strong turnout. P J Grace spoke on Exhaust Steam Turbines. William Foote rejoined after 25 to 30 years away. his father once led the Connecticut National Bank. Loyal Abraham Lincoln Lodge notes Mu F MU hold and plans Sept 1 New Haven visit. True Blue Lodge IO GT reports two new members and a Grand Chief tempers visit. officers elected and installation led by Chief Templar Ache Sing assisted by 77m Cg hur.

N. A P. J. Grace Emas Howe, JR AR Elias Howe Jr G. A. FL William , Foote Chicago Boston Bridgeport Connecticut National Bank Abraham Lincoln C. F. Mu Lara Abraham Lincon Lodge Stephen Horton New Haven Loyal Star of New Haven Lodge G.T True Blue Lodge LO. G. T John Cocker Hartford Templar Me. Foster Ming Crane Pendleton Ruth Peterson May Stafford Treaster C. A. Ellis A. Wisgiens Sarth Foster Templar P Ache Sing

Builders differ as to yacht tax plan in New London

Local shipyard leaders north of the Thames River drawbridge oppose a tax on foreign built yachts. F H Chap Pell of Thames Towboat and Thames Marine Railroad condemns the tariff as unjust to buyers who import boats. Captain Mark Gilbert defends the tax as fair, noting cheaper foreign builds and urging prompt enactment.

New London Aug F. H. Chap Pell Thames Towheat Company Thames Marine Railroad Company Riverside Thames River Betos Mark Fl. Giwert Gilbert Transportition Company Myetic Tim

Cured Hay Fever and Cold with Telephone Honey and Tar

A patient from Indiana reports a severe hay fever and cold that disrupted business. After many doctors' prescriptions failed, they used a remedy labeled TelTE Honey and Tar, which reportedly cured the symptoms rapidly and saved money.

A. Nustallin Kotesvite Indiana Hay Fe Ual Pater Tri Jorat

Shy Mrs Steteon Ousted by Christian Scientists

An article reports on Shy Mrs Steteon’s ousting amid disputes within the New York First Church of Scientology? and the Christian Science community. It notes tensions over healing practices and church authority, with references to Parlow and the church’s stance on tolerance and conformity amid a want ads section.

Steteon Etreleh Frey Liyined Press Fevstot AME S—cressng Chinn New Mr. Partow New York

Bargains in Building Lots Around Stratford Ave and River Front

For sale offers bargain building lots on the new Cactorirs line. Locations include Stratford Ave near Avon Park Welles Place south of Hard's corner and river front west of Washington bridge. Easy terms or 10 percent off for cash. James Feelsy 7 Arcade.

Stratford Ave Avon Park Welles Place Hard’s Corner River Front Washington Bridge James Feelsy Arcade

Live Stock Market Report From New York August 5

Steers brought near prices at the wholesale market with cows, veals, lambs, and other stock varying in value. Dressed mutton and lamb prices are listed with ranges. New York State and Pennsylvania beef sold at 8.40 per 100 pounds. Local ads mention bargains at Dillon & Co and other retail notices.

New York New York State Pennsylvania

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Kline Brothers Money Back Main St Klixe Julia Susie Levi Rhys Mountains Samuel Miller Elmwood Averalso Northampton Henry Kelly Lottie Kelly Nellie Doyle Katharine L. Doyle Rosemont, Northampton Mee Hanbury Mae Baird Gertrude Collins South Manchester Philadelphia Mary Belle Stevenson Golden Hill Street Rochester Max Stef Norman Street Walnut Beach J. C. Lygeh C Armstrong Smith Fairfeld Avenue Fred Bown Harry Arnold Neat John Grant John Casey WH. Gaynor Sti River Conn Voy E. H. Dillon Ufedio Boersmere J.s Linette Lanett BSS OUR Optical Department G. W. Fairchild & Sons Vine Gowts Main Street Yin State Street Union Market Ibest Creamery Pike Bros.’ Coffee Pike Teas THE Smith-Murray CO Leather Goods Dept Aisie Jewelry ‘Dept Lane I Smith-Murray Sam Harris Water Street Parisian Optical Co Stratfield Hotel Dillon & Co G. W. Fatresit Jean Snee Ean Jefferson
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