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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1913
Page
8
In the fourth lecture of a civic matters series at Piret Methodist Church Rev. Georgs M. Brown discusses rapid urban growth. He warns elites and residents stay in the metropolis, urges moral reform and better housing for the poor, and notes investigations revealing more facts to come in a campaign for cleaner morals.
The board of education meets at 8 oclock to open bids for the Filen school construction. The package includes excavation for the site at 8 per square yard, with concerns raised about delays and prior site condition. Architect James Q. Rogers and board members plan a thorough review of the excavation issue and bid estimates.
Tin and Boston papers report the death of former stage actress Sties Iniin Arthir born in Boston. Believed to be pneumonia after a weeklong illness in Parker Vete apartments. Headlines note a warm reception for Theodore Roosevelt at the home of Pedro Pena in Paraguay.
Fragmentary reader recalls a testimonial about curative creams for eczema, praising Cur cura Soap and Cinement. The passage mentions skin improvement, home remedies, and a letter from W. B. Potar Heya urging products for relief, with references to Curcura Ointment and related preparations.
Court Pequonock of A F will admit 20 candidates at Foresters Hall tomorrow night as the 22nd anniversary of the institution of the court is observed with ceremony. Guests include Thomo Dowd subchief ranger and Willan T. Meyer recording secretary of the grand court. After the meeting there will be initiatory exercises a social session with refreshments and music.
City court records show pleading guilty in a case where a man treated a neighbor’s puppy severely, causing eye removal by a veterinarian. Several defendants faced fines, probation, or suspended judgments for intoxication, assault, non support, and nuisance charges amid routine Saturday night dispositions.
The Senate contingency fund report lists purchases including fruit knives for the Senate, razors, horse hay, arnica, gargling salts and other odd items. Also noted are mineral waters, taxi fares for night sessions, aspirin and quinine pills, Rose pillows, salt bags, and dinners for pages detained at the Capitol. The purpose for grapefruit knives remains unexplained.
In Mexico City President Huerta, desperate for recruits, presses young boys and girls into service. A photo shows two brothers aged ten and sixteen in Huerta’s squad of raw recruits. A girl with Villa’s forces serves as a sentry, guarding a captured railroad train.
Tomorrow at 8 o clock in the High School Assembly hall M. Vance Industrial Secretary of the American League for Immigrants will lecture with stereoptical views on The Need of Learning English and the Advantages of an Education This lecture is part of a series organized by the league and the board of education for Bridgeport's foreign born population The public is welcome
In Mansfield Connecticut Miss Annie Conant will mark her 102nd birthday next Wednesday. She remains active, makes her bed daily, and works for pastime. Neighbor Benny Capron, almost 102, born August 2, 1812, lives nearby. The article notes many centenarians in eastern Connecticut and observes varied habits among aging men.
An advertisement claims Hills Rheumatic Remedy cures rheumatism and goat rheumatism for twenty years of use. The bottle is said to give relief in twenty four hours and is a guaranteed remedy. Available at drug stores or direct on receipt of one dollar per bottle from Hill Medicine Co. 117 Enel Street, Max Kore-Ae.
Dispatches from Washington report Secretary Daniels agrees with Lake Torpedo Boat Co plans to reorganize. The Navy will finish two submarines under construction and extend contracts for three more submarines to allow the company time to reorganize.
Bridgeport lodging house conditions to be discussed at tomorrow night’s Health Board session. Officials say conditions aren’t as bad as published but concede sufficient details warrant action.
The Ladies' Aid society hosts a Christmas sale and supper at the Congregational church on Wednesday evening with Santa Claus, a loaded Christmas tree gift, fancy articles, post cards, Dennicon goods, candy, and a varied menu for 25 cents adults 15 cents children. Also notes social visits and local events including church talks and school news.
Miss Anna Esther Wakeman daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Wakeman of Jump Hill married Emil Lackman at the bride’s parents home on Wednesday evening. Rev F S Clark officiated using the double ring ceremony. The couple will reside at Easton Center where the groom bought Henry Osborne’s place. The surrounding notes mention local Grange activities and social visits.
In Louisville Kentucky on December 8 Rev John L Gaunt an elderly retired Baptist minister known for hoarding gold coins was found murdered. His cottage near a creek was ransacked and three African American suspects were being sought. Gaunt, a bachelor, had a habit of exchanging silver and banknotes for gold in nearby stores and was believed to have a small fortune.
A team of William Wakeman’s horses near Southport station was frightened by a passing train on Saturday evening. The wagon loaded with feed ran into a fence before the wagon pole broke free the horses. Charles Henry captured the animals near Pequot Farm. only the wagon pole was damaged. A crowd from Fairfield attended a Greenfield Grange dance Friday night. Also notes Marion Baker’s improving health, William Russell visiting Derby relatives, and Mr and Mrs James Brennan returning to Stamford. Charles Hatfeld and family visited New York City friends.
A Middletown Georgia parent reports Foley's Honey and Tar Compound provides prompt relief and cure for croup in children. Hindle's Drug Store advertises the remedy. Spokane announces J A Falconer seeks U S Senate on the Progressive ticket against W D Jones.
Milwaukee newsboy Phillip Istenbors earned his education funds from selling papers on Milwaukee streets. He will study medicine today and continue news selling on Fridays for weekend Milwaukee magazine and Sunday newspaper sales. Automobiles owned by Howland Dry Goods Co. and St Williams of Easton sustained slight damage in a collision on Middle Street Saturday afternoon.
A Lenox theater meeting Sunday afternoon led to forming the Twelfth District Independent Social and Political club with thirty eight members. Upon moving the Lenox theater from its current quarters to Men Iwela street, the old building will serve as the club-house. Officers named are Joseph C. Miller president C Poole vice president and Thomas Hungerford secretary.
The article notes many young women experience dissy spells dull headaches and weariness from kidney and bladder troubles. Foley Kidney Pills are claimed to give relief without habit forming drugs. Hindle's Drug Store advertises the remedy. A separate incident describes a car crash near a railroad crossing at Washington Avenue where a Berkshire Division train nearly struck a Ford. Gate tender Peter Hoyden helped move the car just in time. Jim Tuision reported not seeing the gates lowered. James Whitcomb Riley contributes to the anti tuberculosis drive in Indiana with a left handed autograph on a Red Cross Seal caramon auctioned for nearly $100, highlighting his effort despite loss of use of his right hand.
A committee of prominent Tennesseans led by Governor Hopper and Senator Luke Lea will visit the White House next Thursday to invite President Wilson to Nashville in January. They propose forming a national Andrew Jackson Monument Association to erect a fitting memorial to Former President Andrew Jackson.
Washington opens the International Anti Vivisection Congress with delegates from the United States and abroad. Among early arrivals is Miss Lindat-Hagenesbey of London who will participate. Boston reports a Christmas rush with three steamships carrying 3500 passengers bound for Europe cresting Thursday.
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