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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1910

Page

12

Christmas At Martin's Reconciles After Ten Christmases

Benjamin Marlin sits alone as Christmas approaches in a grand house haunted by past estrangement. His servants Hannah and Caleb discuss the ruined holiday while the nursery holds vivid proof of Cornelia and the twins. A family upheaval ends with a chance to reunite as Cornelia returns with their children and forgiveness.

Benjamin Martin Benjamin Marlin Calebr Marie Ben Mar- Min Caleb Fansah Marve Ben Wah Tex Murse Ben Hannah Cale Hannah Anwily Derek Ben Martin Hisself Cale Brown Maree Coralia Mies Coray Marse Ben Hannal Mies Carmelia Philadel Cornelia Marae Walter Historary Hannnah Benjamin Bobby Dorothy Marlin Aborbell Caeb Munnar Jem Chillens

Ownership of Doves May Be Settled Today

Boston reports a possible settlement of control over the Boston Nationals as John H. Harris may hand over his controlling interests to William H. Russell and partners. Russell listed Boston backers including L. C. Page as president and Peter F. Kelly as secretary, with Frederick Murphy as chief minority stockholder and a forthcoming directorate.

United Press Boston Boston Nationals New York John H. Harris William H. Russell Harris Russell Doves L. C. Page Peter F. Kelly Frederick Murphy Melly Fred Lake

Aero Club of America Seeks Bennett Cup Victory

New York December 1910 The Aero Club of America formally challenges the Royal Aero Club of the United Kingdom for possession of the James Gordon Bennett Cup. A $300 entry fund is approved to support American entries as Britain currently holds the trophy after Claude Grahame-White won at Belmont Park.

United Press New York America Great Brita Claude Grahame-White Belmont Park Aero Club Board of Governors The Aero Club of America Ha Royal ‘Aero Club United Kingdom

Wall Street Today Moderately Open With Gains After Opening

United Press report from New York on December 14 notes moderate strength in early trading with limited active issues showing small gains. After the opening, buying pressure rose, pushing prices up sharply on several stocks while government bonds remained unchanged and other issues stayed dull.

United Press New York

Congress At It Again Spends Vast Sums In House Action

United Press dispatch from Washington reports the House has spent about 2000000 in fourteen working days of this session. Bills rushing through include Indian appropriation exceeding one billion dollars rivers and harbors around 31000000 and pension costs over 253000000. The House has discussed topics from abolishing Indian warehouses to tariff for revenue only, with only 31.5 hours of actual work.

United Press Washington Treasury United States Penision

Langdon Elected President Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen met in City Hall Registrars office and organized. Thomas Langdon was elected president and Frank Braithwaite elected secretary. The board will prepare its requisition for the Board of Appor tionment within a few days.

Thomas Langdon Frank Braithwaite

Bridgeport Savings Bank Declares Semiannual Dividend

The Trustees of Bridgeport Savings Bank declare a dividend for the six months ending Dec 31 1910 at a rate of pick cent per annum payable after Jan 3 1911. T B DeForest president and Alexander Hawley treasurer sign.

Married men dominate Connecticut Legislature in 1911

Preliminary roll shows 26 married men in the Senate and a House with 258 members, 186 married, 49 single, 15 widowed. Youngest senators include Charles F. Mitchell of New Haven 25 and Archibald McNeil Jr of Bridgeport 23. Oldest senator George A. Hammond is from Putnam. Occupations span manufacturers, lawyers, merchants, farmers, and others.

Connecticut Charles F. Mitchell New Haven Baby Senate Archibald McNeil, Jr Bridgeport George A. Hammond Putnam Stiles Judson Stratford House Stephen T. Johnson Ellington John S. Addie New Milford Albert Phillips Stamford D. Welton Thompson Bethlehem William W. Bent Ray ,_ Wildman Brookfield Sawyers

Civil Service Exams Set For Bridgeport February 1911

Civil service examinations for government service will be held in Bridgeport on February 4, 1911, by the United States Civil Service Commission. Vacancies include deputy collector and inspector of customs, clerk, store keeper gauger, and internal revenue deputy, with other posts to follow as openings occur.

Bridgeport United States Civil Ere Commission Internal Revenue Services United States Mar

Applicants Must Be Of Suitable Age And Citizenship

Applicants must be at least years of age, of suitable physi cation and citizens of the States. Particulars may be obtained from J. C. Gormley at the local post office, or Edward Fi. Stebbing, Ais trict secretary, room 141, Post Office building, Boston.

J. C. Gormley Edward Fi. Stebbing Aistrict Post Office Boston

First American League Trade Announced Today

New York reports the first American League trade of the day at the Walcott Hotel ended with Cleveland owner Charles W. Somers and St. Louis Browns executive Robert E. Hedges confirming a deal. Catcher Nig Clarke of Cleveland is the central figure in the exchange.

New York Walcott Hotel Charles W. Somers Cleveland Robert E. Hedges St. Louis Browns Nig” Clarke

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Martin’s Santa Macey’s Children’s Department George B. Clark & Company Broad St Opp Post Offic Aero Club OF America Henry G. Weight New Britain Herbert W. Otto Meriden Simon Lake Milford Laurite W. Anderson Waterbury Howard W. Barber Stonington Wm. L. Harrison Branford Wall Street Today Congress Langdon Board OF Selectmen Bridgeport Savings Bank Cor Main and State Sts T. B. Deforest Prest Alexander Hawley Treas Elginory Waltham Elgin Waltham Tiffany Tooth Belcher M. J. Buechler Fairfield Avenue Middle ST
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