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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1914
Page
3
A fragmented listing shows itemized prices for whiskey and port in Monticello and Moab, with a 434.40 total, plus older entries for cakes cookies and buns. The note references Homer Tecan de Assi and cup cakes and a dozen cookies.
Readable fragments describe Philadelphia theater life with ornate galleries and mounted hats, plus a 1545 Spithead naval episode and Henry VII’s campaign losses. Mentions Mary Rose and Royal George disasters, and Buoyant Bu goblin era references. Includes poetic notices on Bunyan and Pilgrim’s Progress.
A jumble of clipped quotes and jokes from a historical page includes satirical lines about religious writers, travelers, and romance. The fragmentary text parodies letters and dialogues, with snippets from medical journals and newspapers, ending with a quip about marriage and money.
A terse moral guidance piece urges performing the duty closest to you without delay. It warns that any duty left unmet will return with seven new duties, implying escalating responsibilities under a saying attributed to Ringley.
Fragment from a historical column notes intermarriages linking European royal houses. It lists connections among the royal families of Denmark, Britain, Prussia, Belgium, Bavaria, Montenegro, Italy, the Netherlands, Hesse, Russia, Austria, and Germany, highlighting how Dynasts married across courts.
The AxTell estate lists a realty bundle with a homestead on mm avenue valued at 4000, a Main street lot, and a Sulvat on Sousatonic avenue totaling 0. personal effects include jewelry, watches, pins, and two life policies. Morristown Trust and other accounts add to the estate, while a meeting on parent teachers association and storm damage reports reflect local civic activity.
Edward Maher of Pequonnock has returned to St Marys Seminary Baltimore MD to resume studies after several weeks illness. John P Pinkerman funeral held from his Black Rock Avenue residence at 2 pm with Rev JD Satdler officiating. Delegation from Pequonnock Todm No 4 IOOF acted as pallbearers. burial private in Quanlin Cemetery Stratford.
The crowded council meeting featured floral tributes and gifts for aldermen. Alderman MacFayden was elected president, with several colleagues receiving items from friends and local clubs. Presentations included a diamond, fountain pens, a Morris chair, and bouquets of chrysanthemums as thanks for service.
Eight bouquet awards of chrysanthemums in purple white and mixed colors go to Frank Clancy William B P Gorr Daniel Harrigan Jake Teale Thomas McHuek Mortis Olsen Robert N Blakeslee Henry Lewis John F Toole Oliver S Cole and Harry A Lewis. Red and white carnations and a lilies display gifted to Hiram Winterburn by Magna s Charta lodge and Sons of St Gevres.
Colonel Alexander, a wealthy wholesale grocer arrested on a white slave charge on Jessie E. Cope’s complaint, says his arrest is part of a blackmail scheme. He posted bond to appear before federal authorities in Chicago.
An advertisement-like piece touts Natureopathic Doctors at 1034 Atein Street Room 500 offering rapid remedies and natural treatments. Founder claims methods are scientifically analyzed to meet indications, with many patient case anecdotes and bold statements about curing senility and chronic conditions without medicine at a Bridgeport Connecticut practice.
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