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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1914
Page
4
The city’s churches list morning and evening services on Sunday with sermons on topics from “A Great Light” and “Behold Half” to “There is a River.” Ministers include L Swain, D. P. Gallaudet, Her man G Wiemer, and H. Wemport among others. Choirs, Sunday schools, and midweek prayers fill the day.
A directory of Mass times for St Augustine's and other parishes including St Marys St Josephs Sacred Heart St Patricks St Johns of Nepomuck St Anthony's St Michaels St Stephens St Georges with pastors named. Also notes on Holy hours Benediction and weekday and Sunday masses. Concludes with a remark that the automobile tire business in 1914 is the best ever and a reflection on basic needs during low mood.
Oliver W. Stewart of Chicago urged abolition of liquor traffic at the Prohibition campaign closing service in the First Methodist church. The Flying Squadron led by Stewart aims for a saloonless nation. speakers included Landrith and Hanly though illness kept them away.
A reader questions why ministers fail to preach the Gospel and Christ’s life. Dr Semis will address the queries at the Vesper Institute tomorrow. A special churchly concert by Bentley’s Orchestra features selections by Verdi Donizetti Beethoven Mendelssohn and begins fifteen minutes before 5 o’clock. An open invitation is extended to all interested in Sunday services at 5 pm.
Peris dispatch reports King Peter of Servia inspired the army with heroic words before the general attack that defeated the Austrians. The aged monarch arrived at the battle line and rode among troops as enthusiasm surged, aiding a pivotal victory near Topola, ten miles from Mount Oplenatz.
Washington December 12 The Senate Democrats caucused to frame the legislative program for the current session with aims to avoid an extra session after March 4. The steering committee recommended including government ship purchase conservation and Philippine bills with swift passage of appropriation measures. Superintendent Spencer R Gordon was named by Mayor Wilson to represent the city at the State Housing association session in New Haven Tuesday.
About 175 persons attended the first joint banquet of the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution at Oda Fellows hall on Broad street. Mrs. Katherine M. Spalding presided, with Mrs. Charles H. Armstrong assisting. Several speakers including O H Brothwell and Rev John G Laddler addressed the gathering while a greeting from state regent Mrs. John L Buel was read.
Visiting Nurses' Association voices grief over potential closure of pure milk stations after months of service. 85 babies fed daily, over 200 helped since June, two trained nurses on staff. Monthly running costs run about 500 dollars. Elks donate 50 Christmas baskets to destitute families. donations of food welcome at 475 State Street.
A meeting of the Bridgeport Automobile Club board of governors will be held at Strat Field on Monday night to transact important business. Frank Riccio reports jewelry theft valued at 25 dollars from 66 Lexington Avenue last night. The stock market outlook inspires confidence in the business future, while some express a harmful view about shooting across the border to Mexicans.
A local ad promotes a Christmas diamond buying plan with a credit system designed for year round use. It claims immediate selection without large cash outlay, small deposits securing articles, and optional weekly or monthly payments, touting fullness of stock and absolute value as core features.
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