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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1911

Page

5

Tona Vita Tonic Promises Quick Nervous Debility Relief

In Bridgeport at Jennie Hamilton's Pharmacy, a new tonic Tona Vita is showcased to combat nervous debility. Specialists report rapid relief within minutes after a single dose, with testimonials from local workers and a bank clerk praising renewed energy and wellbeing.

Jemnie Hamilton Bridgeport Europe A. Conian Hax Ike Tom Jennie Hamilton Jennie Hamilten

Society Notes on Fashion Wealth Marriages and Public Spots

A rambling society column from Gotham discusses a new beauty trend painted spots on faces by a landscape artist, elite marriages among Astor and Vanderbilt circles, and the role of educated women in marriage trends. It also covers a baron’s hotel dispute, Trinity Church holdings, suffragette reactions, and lingering urban hooliganism amid New York social life.

Brandis Velasquess van Dykes Bernulds Haphael Wis Mall Beamer Beaux Monde Yorne Ada Belne Motu

Sabine the Tailor Sets Up at 1302 Main Street

Sabine the tailor operates in Bridgeport offering tailored suits and overcoats from a fully equipped shop. He emphasizes finest fabrics and expert workmanship, serving a discerning clientele and promising value and satisfaction. The business occupies the building at 1202 Main Street opposite Stratfield Hotel.

Sabine Main Street Bridgeport Dresers Mr. Sabine Stratfield Hotel

Milford Probate Judge Special Election Set for December 28

Gov. Baldwin called a special election in Milford Probate District to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Judge Hepburn. Voters will decide on December 28. The article also briefly mentions an unrelated fashion line remark about hands, which may be OCR noise.

Hartford Baldwin Milford Hepburn

Biter Band Promises New Clothing Cleaners

In Stratford Avenue area a band known as The Biter band purports to remove dirt from clothing and claims production of large cans for sale. They guarantee not to insure the sk incident and name Steve Fortst and Roe Grenae as targets in their scheme.

Steve Fortst Roe Grenae Wa Re Wing St Stratford Ave

Stratford charity society to meet in new King street rooms

Stratford residents hear the first charity society meeting will be held in new King street rooms Monday afternoon execut ive committee at 2 o clock general meeting at 3 o clock plans for winter will be developed soliciting committee reports strong merchant support from Bridgeport for groceries tea coffee sewing material and other items members urged to sew after business and begin repairs on promised clothing.

Farner Stratford Stratford Charity Society King Street Welock Bridgeport

Newtown Social Notes Include Meetings and Visits

Mrs Lucy Beers and Mrs George Duncombe return from Bridgeport. Dr F J Gale and others from Marblehead Gilroy and New Haven join a trip. The Ladies Missionary Society plans a gentlemen night at the Congregational Church next Tuesday with Mrs Shepard of Cintal Turkey as speaker. The Bell meeting is postponed to Thursday. Rev Alexander Steele to preach at Hawleyville Sunday Dec ad at 7. Annual Newtown Library meeting to be held at Beach Memorial Library. Multiple local residents are noted visiting relatives in Bridgeport New York Hartford Danbury and Jersey City among Thanksgiving guests and gatherings.

Lucy ‘Beers George F. Duncombe Bridgeport F. J. Gale Robert Palmer Marblehead Mass Walter C. Dean Gilroy Cal Ruth McLeod Offinston Ladies’ Missionary Society The Congregational Church Shepard Newtown Library Association Beach Memorial Library Henry Rupt Newtown Library Redding Charlee Birr ‘Todd Patrick Gannon Arthur J. Smith Paul Harle New York City W. T. Hale Hartford Hosea Northrop Frederick San Leo Braun Jr New Haven Arthur Colling M. J. Kelly Mary Zucca Danbury Edward Lake Esther McQuaid New York Anna McCartan Umber Newtown Tan H. FJ. Greenman Ridenort H. M. Greenman Wtown A. T. Hale New London Charles Heardsley Clarence Heardeley Paul Beardsley Elmer W. Fairchild George W. Fairchild B. Nash Anna van Keuren S. S. Thompson B. Bulmer D. F. Watson Henry Rupf Harry Rupf TC. Bloom Laura A. Leonard Wi. A. Leonard Clariven Leonard Wm. C. Lenard Wallace Nutting W. G. Caswell Robert’ Cas Fan Southbury Ames MW Houtthan Jersey City Thomas Keane John « Maloney Charles F. Beardsley Clarice T. Metrdsley Pabl Beardsley E. J. Egan Seabright Wm. J Driscuil J. Waker East Qeorge N. J Fidward Williams Mes Williama Henry Wakeman T Frank King Colchester Fir & C Misa Dorothy Daviala Walthoa Davie Robert Marsh Helen Natale Marah Sport Hill Achsah Candee Wenton Stillson Moses ‘Throp John Wheeler Silver Hii Farm Mia Turney Nosthroy Nellie, Willote Stanley Northrop Lane William Lane Eenent i Legi Edwards Maud Silliman Miss Standish Wethersfield Carl Silliman George Osborne Heathos Richard Oaorne George Banks Orlando Osborne Aspetuck

Prominent Women Meet in Fairfield for Anti Suffrage Debate

A large gathering at Miss Anna Jennings home heard Mrs. Arthur M. Dodge, national anti suffrage leader, oppose woman suffrage and discuss broader viewpoints. Miss Jennings was elected chair with Mrs. William B. Glover secretary, and plans for a local branch were discussed. Tea followed the meeting.

Fairfield Anna B. Jennings Arthur M. Dodge Mize Hronson Marshall Jewell Russia Tame Estjee

Southport Notes Show Local Visits and Developments

Southport reports Switzer improving at home as Clarence Goodell runs local pharmacy. A new high fence rises around the Capt Perry place on Center street. Lane family visits New Canaan while Hart and Muser host Bridgeport guests. Sywarich canal company meeting at the M B parsonage. Woodward resigns Mills stable job and heads to New York for winter. Meat and grocery store planned in northern town. Perry of Stratford spent Thanksgiving with the Perrys. Pike place rental by Nugent successor. Rev E Livingston Well of Guilford visiting Pequot avenue. J Bulkley Wood returns from a visit in Western Connecticut.

Southport Louis B. Switzer Switzer Clarence Goodell Stratford Capt Louis Olmstead A. ¢ Muser Lyman Claretta Bih. Hart Bridgeport Yee Nugent Stamford James Hayworth Hicks, Til Clarende Sturges Sywarih Cnnaily Edward Madlinger New York Arthur Sherman Richard Perry Wartford John H. Perry Henry Hall Pike Place

Youth Missing Near Westport Sparks Search

A 17 year old boy from Westport vanished over a week ago after leaving home. A coat found on the Saugatuck River shore fuels fears he may have drowned.

Westport James Arrivans Deere York

Easton Folks Visit Kin and Friends for Thanksgiving

Local residents in Easton and nearby towns host relatives and guests over Thanksgiving. Several families, including the Williams, Wakeman, Candee, and Northrop households, welcomed visitors from New York and Connecticut as Thanksgiving meals were shared.

Christian Science Mother Arrested in Daughter’s Death

Mrs Margaret Mosbach, mother of Catherine Mosbach, faces homicide charges after her child died of diphtheria while under the care of Christian Science healer Roberta Roberts. County medical society to investigate failure to notify authorities. two other warrants issued.

United Prems New York William Roberts County Medical Society Catharine Mosbach Roberta Margaret Mosbach

Seminary Girls Escape Fire After Gas Pipe Explosion

Special from United Press reports a gas pipe explosion at Greanon Seminary near Poughkeepsie injuring several girls in the dormitory. Grace Donaldson of Wilmette Ill led the group fleeing the flames as a bed under Miss Ruth Ashby of Fairmont Neb caused additional panic. Others in the dormitory describe a chaotic scene as smoke and fire forced the youths to scramble from their beds, with affected students including Mist Binns Skinner of Iowa and nearby residents reacting to the shock wave and heat.

United Prean Poughkeepsie Grace Donaldson Willmette Ill Greanon Seminary Huth Ashby Fairmont Neb Skinner Iowa Miss Ashby

Callmen Eliminated In City Fire Department Shakeup

A fragmented report details a重大 restructuring of the city fire department with several callmen removed from duty. Names such as William H. Murphy and George Hummel appear amid references to permanent replacements and changes in leadership, and a reduced crew of four callmen is noted.

Amendments to the Broad Law and Local Precepts

A fragmentary report discusses proposed amendments to the broad law and precepts, mentioning Hartford figures H W Coley and others. The text hints at enforcement concerns, examinations, and public interest in revisions and methods, with scattered names and places indicating a discussion among officials.

Crowned King Of Siam With Pomp Of The Orient

Bangkok Siam reports the coronation of the new king with elaborate oriental pomp. The ceremony drew an imperial guard, foreign dignitaries, and a vast crowd, with promises of stability and progress as the nation enters a new era. A fund of $1,000,000 was stated as part of December 18 celebrations.

Siam

Cruelty to Wormers Prevents Cruelty to Wormers

A garbled report mentions cruelty issues and related concerns, with scattered references to horses, wagons, and a New York context. The text is fragmented and unclear, yielding limited identifiable facts or named entities.

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