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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1911
Page
5
A Bridgeport resident presents a cautious testimonial about Tona Vita a tonic sold by Jenie Hamilton’s Pharmacy with claims of rapid relief from nervous debility and stomach issues. Specialists describe urban life stress as a major cause and offer a money back guarantee if no benefit.
Sick and destitute Filo mena Grassi, a young Italian woman, cried and spoke in Italian on Main Street in the business district. She was taken to the office of former Sheriff Louis Richards and then to police headquarters. Ill and abandoned by husband and brothers, she was to be sent to Bridgeport hospital for care and later deportation at her request.
An advertised cleaner guarantees not to injure skin while quickly removing stove polish rust grease ink paint and dirt from hands and clothing. The large can is offered for 10 cents and is manufactured by Wm. R. Winn at 244 Stratford Ave.
Stratford officials, patrolling nightly since a threat on John Sing’s laundry, issue orders to arrest concealers of firearms. Ferrano receives a harsh sentence as part of a broader push to curb gun use, with Judge Peck expected to hear more cases today.
Thirteen track laborers employed by the Connecticut Company were discharged yesterday after repeatedly demanding higher pay. The report, filed from New Britain via United Press, notes the laborers were dismissed following their wage protests.
Southport notes conclude skating on Mill river as sun weakens ice after a cold spell. Rev Richard Hatch returns from New Haven, Arthur Brown’s replacement Charles Lewis starts at Nehemiah Jennings' market, and various residents travel or host guests. Epworth league rally in Bridgeport draws county attendance. Local trades shift with Wilbur Jennings joining D M Read in Bridgeport. News covers births, a valuable Bedlington terrier at the Bridgeport poultry show, guild meetings, and bird imports for G D Tilley’s Greens Farms collection.
Newtown Ladies Missionary Society hosted a Thursday evening event in the church parlors with Mrs. Shepard a Turkey mission veteran sharing experiences from Aintab. The program featured handwork displays, Turkish costumes, photographs, and a social hour with refreshments served by the Silver Key Circle.
Berlin December 9 The renowned German military writer and cavalry tactician General Friedrich A J Von Bernhardt has arrived in the United States via Siberia and will spend next summer in the United States.
Boston Mayor John F. Fitzgerald said before the President that a planned five million dollar stock issuance by Morse controlled steamship lines threatens to dilute assets. He tests action by the Department of Justice after alleging a Morse led consolidation to raise capital.
Fairfield announces the birth of an eight pound daughter yesterday at 3 o'clock to Mr. and Mrs. Patrick F. Smith. Mother and baby are reported to be doing nicely.
Easton reports regular church services on Sunday with a Baptist candlelight meeting titled The Source of a Worker's Strength. Local families gather for Thanksgiving visits and dinners with Klein, Taylor, and Goessinger relatives among others. Social events include a Center Street sociable in Aspetuck with vocal solos and recitations, and Epworth league rally at Grace Methodist in Bridgeport drawing attendees from the area.
Bridgeport cinema owners reject raising admission from five to ten cents despite a recent agreement. A Kinder's theatre meeting is expected to draw few attendees and may vote to keep current prices. Following Bijou proprietor Peter Dawe leaving the association, several supporters of the increase also resign, including W. H. Plummer. The moves reflect fear of New York competition.
The B H 8 team travels by 6 30 train to Norwalk High School for a 7 45 start in South Norwalk with Cosgrove at right forward and Murphy moved to center. Lineup lists DeWitt DeWolfe guards Tuttle captain, Cosgrove Thompson Murphy Rosenthal. Park City Council Officers Elected Knights of Columbus Chapter House. Grand Knight G T Kelly Deputy Grand Knight J Leo Redgate etc.
The Criterion club opened its winter dance series with a well attended event at Aine Slocum's gymnasium last evening. Speidel's orchestra provided the music and a large number of well known young people were present.
Tomorrow afternoon at the YMCA Mr. Tomlinson the popular tenor will be the soloist. The discussion for the afternoon will be presented by Mr. L. T. Warner in an informal manner that has made everyone feel welcome at these gatherings.
Norwich Conn Dec 9 Miss Sarah L Tyler presents notes from her pamphlet Town Meetings of Colonial Times detailing Connecticut towns 1476 to 1662 as mini states with unified civil and ecclesiastical duties. It covers taxes for ministers quotas for war schooling depredations and early town governance.
Edward Bromberg presented a Russian folk song recital at the Wednesday Afternoon Musical Club. The performance featured ten Chinese style arrangements and prefacing remarks, drawing strong interest and praise for authentic interpretation and emotional depth.
Weather forecast notes rain and warmer conditions for Connecticut with unsettled skies. Winds from the south bring moderate seas along the Atlantic coast while central New England faces cloudy, rainy weather. Disturbances move from Texas and Montana, with temperatures rising east of the Rockies.
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