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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1916
Page
12
A Deeper Thoughtfulness in Christmas Gifts highlights choosing gifts with care. The piece notes that UnaSrMAs Club checks are cashed here and suggests gifts that express true friendship beyondSeason sentiment.
Special to The Farmer Hartford December 13 Leope Gim a Chinese merchant whose Bridgeport store was raided July 23 faced a hearing before Judge Edwin 8 Thomas and a jury in the United States District Court but the case remained unfinished. Gim is charged with illegal possession of opium imported unlawfully. Exhibits included opium cooking apparatus pipes and crude opium. Frank Mansfield of Mansfield amp Sons New Haven pled guilty to adulterating interstate oysters. he says he will not consult counsel but will plead guilty as charged. The firm is accused of swelling oysters with water. Mansfield argues it results from washing in fresh water as required by the government.
The Visiting Nurse association in this city reports strong success in its Christmas sale of Red Cross seals. Nine tenths of every cent spent supports local tuberculosis work. President Mrs. Andrew L. Riker and committees have distributed half a dozen seals and are tallying returns. Mrs. David B. Day and others have sent out about 190000 seals, with rapid receipts. Mrs. Samuel H. Wheeler leads a citywide drive engaging schoolchildren in Christmas work and the spirit of helpful peace.
The Provident Institution for Savings in the Town of Boston began America’s first incorporated savings bank a century ago, following earlier private banks in Philadelphia. The bank's charter came in 1817, aided by Bishop Cheverus and Protestant ministers, reaching deposits of $600,000 by 1822. Fred Mitchell named manager of the Chicago National League club next season, succeeding Joe Tinker.
Vienna reports a bitter clash as Concordia accuses Privy Councilor Sieghart of steering a Vienna press trust via banking ties. Sieghart defends himself denying ownership of major Vienna papers and any plans for Bohemia or Tyrol, while Concordia lists outlets under alleged Sieghart influence and related purchases across Prague and provincial papers.
Patience E. Riling of this city sues Charles Gray of New Canaan for $5,000 in New Superior Court claiming injury when he backed his car on December 8, 1915 after a car had passed her on State street and Wordin avenue. She says she was crossing the street and was struck, cut and internally injured without any horn or warning.
In Stepney on December 13 the Willing Workers program at the Baptist church drew over 100 attendees and earned praise for its social and financial success. The piece lineup included readings by Irma Nichols and Ina Nichols, piano and chorus numbers, and a pantomime tableau. Community events include a penny social by the Ladies' Aid, a Harmony Grange masquerade, and Christmas plans by the Methodist Sunday school. The segment also notes obituaries for William Burr Mead, funeral details, and numerous local visits and gatherings across Stepney.
Mrs. F M Wilson told the Mary Silliman chapter D A R of New Zealand’s wonders during a meeting in One Fellows hall. She described vast flowers trout and geysers and noted locals call England home. A survivor of a 56 man unit welcomed in Wellington.
Compensation Commissioner Ed ward Buckingham ruled the Clinton Avenue School board must reimburse Emilee B. Fenton, a public school teacher injured in a fall. She spent 25 dollars on medical care and 15 dollars for a nurse. bills were filed over a year ago. The board ignored the report and she renewed the demand, with city attorney Comley now weighing in.
Porto Rico promises an enlarged market in 1917 for American factories and farms. Sugar crops will reach a record high, boosting island purchasing power. Trade with the United States will exceed 100 million dollars in the year ending this month, with US goods dominant in both imports and exports. The 1916 commerce shows substantial growth over 1905 to 1914 levels, led by cotton goods, boots and shoes, machinery, and iron and steel products. Farmer Want Ads. One Cent a Word.
Rome plans for defense against Austrian air raids described by Italian authorities. Marconi linked signal system may warn defenders with five cannon signals and church bells. Rome’s barriers include mountain ranges, high power searchlights, and anti aerial guns on Seven Hills and near Vatican. Authorities assure of robust fortifications to protect art and monuments.
Berlin reports German railways will abolish women only compartments and compartments for passengers with dogs to save space and reduce coal consumption. The note also records the death of James B. Black, first Chief Justice of Indiana Appellate Court.
Ward off grippe with Leonardi's Cough Syrup (Creosoted) praised for soothing raw throats, reducing phlegm, and protecting lungs. Suitable for cold, bronchitis, whooping cough, and croup with a safe, dependable remedy sold at Hindle's Drug Stores 987 and 909 Main Street for 25 cents.
An ad touts Recuper tablets based on Dr Albert Robin formula. It claims quick relief from nervous exhaustion low mood and anemia with glycerophosphates supplying essential elements. Sold in drug stores for 50 cents to 1.00 per package or by mail from Curts Chemical Co New York and distributed locally in Bridgeport by J D Hartigan.
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