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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1914
Page
7
This store presents a wide display of men’s clothing for women to buy for their brothers husbands fathers and sons. Suits range from 10 to 25 dollars and overcoats 10 to 25 dollars with other items such as raincoats bat coats and mackinaws also listed. Holiday neckwear gloves shirts and suspenders are displayed with prices starting at 25 cents to a dollar.
Gloucester Mass December 14 The three masted schooner Cilla M Storer Gehich sought shelter from last night's storm behind Deg Bar breakwater and was driven ashore today threatening total loss Captain Kelly his wife and five man crew reached Ten Pound Stand harbor in the Weare she would betéome a total lwrreck The Lee owned in New York bound with coal from New York for Gardiner McGhee was built at Waldoboro Maine years ago 426 tons net
Ered y Boasie, a veteran fighter, may headline the card against Allen Friday after his earlier opponent was injured. His trainer Hed Heath confirmed ongoing talks with Match- Weker Head and noted strong demand for Bossie on the bill.
The Southern New England Telephone Co reports extensive storm damage with about 1,200 poles and over 25 000 miles of wire down. Temporary repairs are under way, but full restoration will take eight weeks to three months with 2 000 subscribers back in service first, while thanking patrons for patience.
P A Bird of Conejo California and Dr John W Taylor of Luthersville Georgia praise Fooley’s Honey and Tar for curing severe colds sore throat and lung issues without opiates or harmful drugs. W L Cook of Weihart Montana endorses it as the best remedy for coughs and colds. Hindle’s Drug Stores advertise the medicine.
Conn Dec 14 John Partridge a lineman for a Connecticut company was knocked unconscious by an electric shock while aloft on a West Main street pole. Fellow workers secured a rope and lowered him after his belt held fast. Firemen used a pulmotor and Partridge was revived. doctors say he is badly burned but hopeful for recovery.
An overheated stove in the garage of Charles O. Treat sparked a fire in South Manchester Connecticut. The blaze destroyed the garage and an adjoining barn, ruining four autos valued at about 34 000. Firemen saved nearby structures after a hard fight.
James Carroll a well known Southbury resident formerly of Newtown died Sunday afternoon at his son John Carroll’s Bridgeport home. Born in Ireland he lived in Newtown from 1854 before moving to Southbury. Survived by three other children and several grandchildren, funeral at St Charles church Bridgeport with interment in Glen cemetery. remains to arrive in Newtown on 10:34 am train.
Dr Ira D Beebe son of Dr Don Beebe of this city passed November examinations of the state dental commission according to an announcement today. Beebe is a graduate of the dental department of George Washington University Washington D C.
A. Laverty, noted drug and pharmaceutical commissioner, was operated on for appendicitis in New York and has recovered enough to return home to this city. The notice also advertises a wart removal product available at The Toomey, 438 Fairfield Ave.
The Lyric Theatre presents a week of un rivalled comedy in The Gilded Fool by Henry Grey Carleton with Blanche Hall taking over Margaret Ruthven and Lowell Sherman as Chauncey Short. The production features elaborately painted settings and a strong cast including Perkins played by Thomas Swein and Morgan by Frederick Rolands.
Greenville California doctor Dr J T R Neal with twenty years of practice says Foley Kidney Pills are unrivaled for kidney support. Available in 50cc and one dollar sizes. Claims relief for backache rheumatism and kidney and bladder issues at Hindle's Drug Stores.
A. Elwood will sell the property at public auction on Wednesday December 16 at 2:30 PM. The eleven room house on a large corner lot with slate roof is described as in fine condition and a bargain. Also mentions prominent local vendors and assorted goods and wreaths for sale in the ad.
Alderman Whitney leads fundraising today to cover expenses for the White Way opening parade on Thursday. City officials and police plan a coordinated march with the Coast Artillery band, business groups, and circus exhibits, forming on State Street and ending with Mayor Wilson pressing the lights switch at City Hall. Farmers Want Ads. One Sent a Word.
Preliminary steps outline creation of a Hiremen Literary and Emergency society. Commissioners and Captains Beardslee Cay Hagpitt to name hires, establish a Library in every fire house, reimburse clothing damage, provide death benefits for families of fallen firefighters, and create by laws with Baxter as receiver for donations and books.
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