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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1913

Page

11

Prosecution Targets Unblanketed Horses on City Streets

Connecticut Humane Society agents led by Alexander Howell announce strict enforcement of a rule against leaving horses unblanketed in cold weather. Violations incur penalties under 1911 animal neglect laws, with drivers or owners liable for action after more than ten minutes exposure. A. Gardner of New Haven visits Bridgeport to discuss cases under investigation.

Connecticut Humane Society Alexander Howell a _ S.A. Gardner New Haven The Connecticut Society Bridgeport

SILLIMAN CHAPTER TO ENTERTAIN A Y ARCHITECT

The Mary Siliman chapter and the D. A. R. met at the Hotel Stratfeld to plan Chapter Day on January 20. Arnold Brum er, a New York architect, will speak on City Planning and a visit by the Local Planning Commission is planned. Notable guests include Mrs. Sarah Kinney and several former regents. A hospitality committee was appointed and Miss Margaret Henry gave an address on Tennessee mountain whites. Tea was served.

Mary Siliman D. A. Ry Stratfeld Arnold Brunmer New York Jocal Planning Commission Sarah ‘T Kinney Laidlaw Buel Frederick H. Stevens John R. Woodhull Margaret D. Delacour Frank T. Staples Frederick A. Strong Tennessee Margaret Henry Maryville, Tenn Robert B. Hard Mary Louise Peck

Fraternal News Election of Scottish Clans Officers

Clam Campbell No 2 elected officers for the Order of Scottish Clans at a meeting last evening. Officers include Chief Alexander Kerr, past chief Andrew Park, tanist Charles Morison, chaplain Geo Pear son, secretary Pyrette Tapp, treasurer William McNancleton, and other posts. Latter Aubury No 3 met at Hibernian ball with officers named, and the auxiliary elected Mrs J Whaley as president and several other officers. Also noted were reports of aeroplanes seen at a May Spain meet.

Clam Campbell Order of Scottish Clans Alexander Kerr Andrew Park Charles Morison Geo. Pearson Pyerette Tapp Park Street Robert Brown William BM. McNancleton Cellor Benchman Alex McPherson Piper John Robertson Standard Alex Lawson Jot Japp Irving T. Nettleton M.D Alex Bell Aubury A. OH Hibernian Ball Lizte Street Mooney Cave Mra J. Whaley B. F Clark Jeanvette Hay Beesie Muldoon Mary Cotter Elsie Ray Mistrematanms William Langhammer Inside

Paris Bars Hat Pins in Public Cars and Theatres

Paris city authorities issue an ordinance by Prefect Celestin Heanoin banning hatpins with unprotected points in public places such as street cars omnibuses subways theatres and expositions after several hatpin related injuries and blinding incidents were reported, making it a misdemeanor to violate the rule.

Paris Celestin Heanion

Use Leg Bone to Mend Broken Back, New Britain Man

Wilson Hancock, former Jamestown piano player, is in New Britain with a broken back awaiting a surgical graft. Doctors plan to remove a bone piece from his leg to transplant into his spine to save his life. The injury followed an accident at Canajoharie, New York, and Hancock has lived at home in a steel-supported back. A previous report notes wage growth in Victoria, Australia, rising about 25 percent over two decades.

New Britain Conn Wilson Hancock Motion Picture Jamestown Hancock Canajoharie Post Graduate Hospital New York Cty Magerk Pop Mr. Magerk Eny Witl Mexiko Thares

Ritchie Favored In Bout With Murphy

Willie Ritchie faces Harlem Tommy Murphy tomorrow in a light weight title bout on the marathon route in San Francisco. Ritchie holds the height, weight, reach, and age advantages, with Murphy relying on past surprises like Wolgast defeat but favoring the California challenger. Also noted are rumors of a 20 round title bout with Pat Brown and a Brown victory over Hughey Mehegan, plus Dundee and White rising as 132-pound contenders.

SB. Andrews Willie Ritchie San Francisco Harlem Tommy Murphy Murphy Tommy Ritchie Willie Ad Wolgast Coast California Lkely Joe Rivers Leach Cross Pat Brown Australia Hughey Mehegan Charlie White Johnny Dundee New Orleans Dundee White Lif&t

First Aid Remedy Mentioned for Wide Range of Ailments

An advertisement touts a remedy claimed to treat throat infections bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia headache congestion pleurisy rheumatism lumbago back pains sprains sore muscles chilblains frosted feet and chest colds. Available in 26c and 56c jars with a large 2 50 size. Money back offer and mail order for nonlocal druggists. Claims pneumonia prevention and includes a testimonial from J Horlick of West Philadelphia.

Murterole Company Cleveland Ohio J. Horlick West Philadelphia

Weighty bids loom for middleweight clashes abroad

The piece details Jeff weighing in as a top 158 pounder heading to Sydney to face Eddie McGoorty in Australia while rivals like Jimmy Clabby Jack Dillon George Chip and Frank Klaus may clash at home. Clabby proposed odd bouts including a 145 pound catch weight and a 153 pound title bout for a $5000 side stake, all amid talk of 20 round matches and big purses.

Weight Georges Carpentier Antipodes Jeff Sydney Eddie McGoorty Australian Jimmy Clab McGoorty Australia Jimmy Clabby Jack Dillon George Chip Frank Klaus Chip Clabby Dillon Teems Packey McFarland

Spiegel Leads All Players In Scoring This Season

Washington Pennsylvania December reports John Spiegel of Detroit left halfback for Washington and Jefferson leads the nation in individual points for the season. Spiegel scored 127 of W and J s 347 total points and played in every game except the Yale tie. Coach Folwell calls him the marvel of the football year and praises his impact on the team s success.

Washington John Spiegel Detroit Washington and Jefferson United States Spiegel Navy Mt. Union Folwell Walter Camp

Exeter Sends Seven to Yale in 1920s Football Ties

Exeter will send seven football players to Yale next fall. Capt. Kelley of Mercersburg and Comerford Black McGrath Bolton Neal Bingham are among the seven to join Yale, with possible addition of Tom Enright. The group is praised as a strong, versatile unit likely to bolster Yale’s freshman squad and future teams.

Exeter Yale Elia Kelley Mercers Derg Academy New Haven New Haven College Comerford Black McGrath Bolton Neal Bingham Erfdiron Tom Enright Fall River High Worcester Academy Harvard Cambridge Enright Brickley Tto

Former barman rises to new role in mission work

In Bridgeport Christian Union chapel two anniversaries and a farewell mark the night. Assistant Superintendent Harry Kratzig resigns to enter broader work, with offers from Newark and New York churches. He began as a top bartender before finding faith at Jerry McAuley mission three years ago, guiding “down and outs.”

Bridgeport Christian Union Bank Street Harry Kratzig William Holmes Kratzig Newark N. J New York Jerry McAuley Water Street Waldorf-Astoria First Baptist Church

The Angty Lovy opens in Paterson amid quarrel

A new rival Hungarian paper in Paterson named The Angty Lovy debuts after founder Isadore Lovy split with a former employer. The launch signals a local press shift as Lovy seeks reader attention and market space among existing titles.

Angty Lovy Paterson Isadore Lovy

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