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Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1914

Page

2

CHICKENS AND DOGS SHINE AT EAGLES HALL SHOW

At Eagles Hall Bridgeport the Consolidated Poultry Association staged a large show with 127 entries. Exhibits included White Plymouth Rocks and mussed yet impressive entries from Glenbrook Farm Noroton and Patten Dr. Norwalk. Mammoth German Runts pigeons drew attention while three male Siamese cats owned by Mrs Olivia Cedar of Pelham NY featured among top entries. Judges included John C. Bunke and Mrs Olivia Cedar. thirty silver cups were awarded. A fierce chicken hawk in a cage and a lighthearted verse about Jones and his blue ribbon brand added local color. The event ran through today with strong turnout and a noted dog show following the poultry display.

Marman Bridgeport Was Waite Wigandottes Consolidated Poultry Association Bridgeport,Inc Zohn J.imach Oat Wiliam Méigler Noroton White Plymouth Rocks Holroyd Glenbreekm Farm Noerdon Ipffons W. E Adams Seamaton F le Sanchert Olivia Cedar Pelham Ni Y Boston John C. Bunke Massachusetts George O. Gordom Slinton Maes George Hall J. B Hair Poultry Department Wolfhounds D.sfilleney Ieee Ist Sanford Haven Patrftela I. A. Cummings Westport Mrs. Finney Kossuth Street Mra. Jouss Rose Lona Mile i Chione Repert Mertyall Mertyall 6 Novice, 2Nd i ‘Mrs. Pagan Stamford

Bridgeport Measles Epidemic Spurs Towns Health Action

Bridgeport faces an epidemic of measles with sixty cases reported through last night in nearby towns including Westport and Fairfield. Westport notes no serious cases, Fairfield weighs school closures as cases mount, and officials warn many cases go unreported when families skip physician visits.

Bridgeport Westport Fairfield McLellan Health Board

City Court Fines and Jails For Assault and Theft

In Stamford city court Judge Wilder fined Maty and jailed him thirty days for assault with a knife on his brother Steva, originally charged with assault with intent to kill. John Clomos received ten days for theft of a railroad tie valued at ten cents. John Tobin was jailed thirty days for trespassing on railroad property with judgment suspended. Arthur Smith of Chicago got ten days on a similar charge. Henry Armstrong was injured after being struck by express car No. 214 at Fairfield Avenue and State Street, taken to hospital and then St Vincent's. Police sought Antonio Conditto for slashing his cousin Severio Carido. no trace found.

Maty Miskoczy Stamford Wilder Steva Johnson Street John Clomos West End Court John Tobin Hamilton Street Lakeville School of Imibeciles Lakeview Arthur Smith Chicago Henry Armstrong Brewster Street Express Connecticut Company Pairfield Avenue tSate Street St Vincent's Beacal Antonio Conditto Lexington Avenue Severio Carido Carido E F. Bolger Andrew Cisko Janestreet Cisko

Foot and Mouth Disease Reaches Wilton Reported

Reports from Wilton show foot and mouth disease in a local cattle herd by Dr. F I Olmstead but Bridgeport area remains free after inspections by veterinarians Atkins Martin Southey and Health Board President Fred Ives. Officials note no nearby cases though two imported cows prompted destruction on a Wilton farm. Authorities work to inspect within a dozen miles and clean quarantined properties as crews disinfect affected stock.

Wilton F. I. Olmstead Norwalk Board of Health Bridgeport Atkins, Martin Southey Fred Ives New York State Frank A. Ingram Dr. Becker Federal New Iavei Yeaterday Wyott Warner Hamden New Rowe

Red Cross Stamps Return to Mail as Prohibited Ban Lifts

The city’s post office announces that Christmas or Red Cross stamps will again be allowed on packages sent through the mail. Authorities stress there must be no confusion with regular United States postage and stamps must be added alongside the Red Cross stickers.

Red Cross United Star

Bank Withdrawals Roil New York Banks in 2 Banks Run

In New York on December 3 withdrawals from private banks on the East Side grew after suspension of deposits. Depositors formed long lines outside both banks as doors opened, with over 1500 waiting at each. Police reserves were deployed while banks allowed full withdrawal of deposits, signaling no limit on checkouts.

New York Boceeraw Rui Aries

Bond market quiet with few changes in early dealings

New York December 3 bond market sees no major moves in early trading. Dealings lighter than earlier in the week with small lots typical. Southern Railway 4s Interborough Refunding 4s Atchison Convertible 4s and Chicago Rock Island Pacific Railway Refunding 4s rose slightly while Northern Pacific 4s posted minor reductions.

New York Southern, Railway Interborough Atchison Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Northern Pacific

Banquet Here for National Head of Ladies of G A R

Jameson Marion City Michigan is named national president of the Ladies of the G A R and will be guest of Mrs J M Sears at Liberty Street. A banquet and entertainment start at 7 30 tomorrow night in GAR hall with invited members of allied patriotic groups and a program to follow. Giovanna DeBarbcieri's at 658 Fairfield Avenue was burgled last night by forcing a rear door and theft from the cash drawer reported.

Marion City Mich J. M. Sears Liberty Street Connecticut Gar Hall Giovanna DeBarbcieri Fairfield Avenue

High Shoes and Lilies Rubbers Sell in Clearance Sale

The notice lists footwear priced from 2.50 to 4.00 dollars, including Lilies Rubbers, 65c grade Hoods, Old Colony and assorted high or low heel, storm or low cut styles. It presents a catalog-like sale with multiple brands and heel types.

Great Army and Navy Debate Opens New Session

In a fragment from a 19th century periodical, the piece references Congress deciding a major Army and Navy issue at the new session. It describes a voyage toward Tougourt in North Africa with a vivid starry sky, and then shifts to notes on coal smoke, secret writing letter frequency, historical headsman custom, St Helena likeness to Napoleon, and a quip about fashion and marriage.

Hames North Africa Desert Tougourt St. Helena Island Napoleon India England United Staes

Public Auction Of Hotel Outfit On 118 Congress St

We Will Sell At Public Auction On Friday December 4 at 1 20 P M items include 5 tables 10 dining chairs 19 iron stools 1 pie closet 1 cash register 2 clocks wall 2 long eating counters 4 long serving counter 3 copper urns 1 copper coffee urn 4 tee box water cooler 1 hotel range 4 hotel canopy 1 80 gal boiler 160 gal boiler 1 meat cooler 2 cleavers 10 table sets 2 coat trees butcher s meat block 2 litter block 2 kitchen tables 3 gas plates 1 sink and drain wood boards hotel size partitions 1 old awning 2 sets of dishes 2 odd tables ogee wires lamp tamanend doors screen doors 4 big electric sign 1 old electric sign 2 large mirrors 2 electric fans complete hotel outfit with tools cutlery pots and kettles etc

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