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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1913

Page

12

Fellowcraft Elects Vanstone President

The Fellowcraft meeting in the dining hall elected Vanstone as president. Bewin Smith, first president of the Fellowcraft association, gave an address praising progress and predicting a successful year. Speakers Dr. W. H. Donaldson, Dr. C. P. Haller, C. R. Crowther, and Ernest Mr. Jaycox lauded the association’s work.

Sersman Rooklsn E. JL. Price Bewin Smith Fellowcraft Association Siemon W. H. Donaldson Fairfield C. P. Haller C. R.,crowther Ernest Mr. Jaycox Fellowcrafts

Busy Night At Emergency Hospital

Three ambulance calls and a serious case filled last night at the emergency hospital. Charles Hinds of 85 Trumbull Road fainted and was moved to St Vincent's. Francis Chadwick of 41 Myrtle Avenue, a train crew caller, was injured between cars and lost his right hand. three fingers were amputated, later the arm was removed at St Vincent's. Rudolph Gottschalk's son at 673 Barnum Avenue treated for jaw hemorrhage from a tooth extraction. Thomas O'Donnell of Fall River fell on stairs, dislocated his right shoulder and was taken to the emergency hospital. Elmer E. Ann reported a falling gas lamp globe causing facial lacerations for multiple patients.

John J. MacDonald Charles Hinds Trumbull Road St .Vincent's Hospital Francis Chadwick Myrtle Avenue St. Vincent's Rudolph Gottschalk Barnum Avenue Water Street Thomas O’donnell Fall River Mass Emer Hospital Sterling Street Elmer E. Ann

Declares Dogs Are Menace to Sheep in New England States

Harford December 17 report from the mid winter meeting of the state board of agriculture notes discussions on feed for dairy, crop profitability, and the menace of dogs to sheep. Prof J B MacLean spoke on sheep industry possibilities in New England. E M Howard gave a talk on essentials of success in market gardening.

New England J. B.maclean Acmherst Agricultural College E. M. Howard West Newton Mass

Cable and Letter Romance Ends by Their Wedding

Greenwich Conn December 17 Max Zuercher of St Call Switzerland and Miss Marguerite Clark niece of Gus Baumann president of a large New York hotel company were married at Christ Church this afternoon. After a brief stay they sail for Switzerland. The romance began in Paris during a farewell dinner given by Baumann to friends.

Greenwich Baumann Zuercher Bau ™Manns Ee Een Peremon Better Ara Cable

Wart remover ad claims quick painless fix for disfiguring warts

An advertising notice promotes Cyrus Wart Remover as a painless solution for removing warts in days. It lists sale locations at The Cyrus Pi 26% Fairfield avenue and 186 street and touts stove polish with a guaranteed safe claim. The ad mentions CleanEasy Best Hands Soap manufactured by Wm. R. Stratford Avenue.

Cyrus Pi Fairfield Avenue 186 Street Wm. R. Stratford Avenue

Spanish Prisoner Fraud Echoes in Town Tax Sales

A local report details a persistent Spanish Prisoner scam that misled residents, with several townspeople exposed to the scheme. Authorities note increased real estate sales tied to tax collection efforts and issue another alert referencing the Ridge Fire Department for ongoing community safety.

Ridge Fire Department

Redding Letters Spur Prisoner Swindle Warning

A local farmer describes a Spain bound prisoner swindle letter as an old con, with James Delaney noting its plausibility and caution sparing him loss. Separate notices report a deceptive furnace alert, tax sales in Ridge, and pending foreclosures on Pickett's Ridge and Danbury parcels associated with George E. Travis.

Redding Dec Spain James Delaney Delaney Sanford H. Osborn H. S. Osborn Ridge D. S. ‘Sanford Marcus Burr East Woods G. G. Knapp Fred Wildman Commodore Luttgen

Sanford School And New Grange Officers Named

Property at the Center passes to Miss Amelia De Wolfe and mother after quitclaim from the town for 350 dollars. Newly elected Reading Grange officers are Master EB P Sanford and a slate including H J Kennel lecturer and Myrtle Beck as assistant lady steward. Assessors expect about 100000 dollars in valuation increases, with one third from new buildings. Dramatics gym opening includes school lights and stage equipment. John Muennich remodeling his home for sunlit dining and an annex with a pool table. Episcopal church plans greens and Christmas decor in the gym with no Christmas Eve service. Harold Sanford at Yale and a strike settlement at General Electric.

Amelia de Wolfe Reading Grange EB. P. Sanford H. J. Kennel Frank Mehan E. W. Boone George Russell Benjamin Parker Myrtle Beck Herman Smith J. P. Sanford Milo Osborn Floro Florence Sanford Ceres Esther Ostling Pomona Florence’ Sanford Gorham Sanford Grange Hall Mark Twain Georgetown John Muennich Harold Sanford Yale Scientific Department General Electric Schnectady N. Y Elbert Miller Methodist Church Iowa

TRUMBULL TOWN TEACHERS MEET AND LOCAL GOSSIP

The town teachers and Supervisor Mr Algers met at the White Plains school on Wednesday afternoon. Several residents share social visits including Miss Dorothy Beach in Easton and Miss Mildred Tucker hosting Miss Gertrude Irades of Bridgeport. A Victrola concert is announced at Nichols Methodist Church. The Methodist Sunday school plans a Christmas celebration December 23 with Santa Claus and a tree for primary dept.

Algers White Plains Dorothy Beach Easton Dorothy Gillette Mildred ‘Tucker Gertrude Lrades Bridgeport Orville ‘B. Burton Miles Nichols’ Methodists Church Louis D. Christie Sea Ey Wm. Blight Erie Nichols Methodist Sunday School Frank Beers Priscilla, Club Catherine Marsh Stratford Nathan B. Curtis Edward Nothnagle Lester Nothnagle Walter Loeth Charles A. Miller Noroton Mary Potter Nichols School

Cariion Grange Plans Christmas Tree Event in Passaic

In Passaic New Jersey on December 17 the Cariion Grange outlines its annual Christmas tree event with committee members listed for tree display and refreshments. A note mentions an oil treatment plan for mosquito control targeting pools lowlands and brush patches.

Cariion ® Grange M. B. Han Hemmelskamp Henry Sackman Charles Godfrey Linsley , Corsa A. D. Hemmelscamp Charles T. Gregory Passaic N. J

Sulpholac touted as remedy for dandruff and baldness

An advertisement claims Sulpholac removes dandruff eczema itching and scaly scalp and stops hair loss. It describes a combination of sulphur and a germicide as a highly valuable skin remedy easy to work into the scalp and provides feverish scalp relief.

Treatment for Dandruff Promises Clean Scalp Growth

Gets at the cause of Dandruff readily taken up by the skin this velvety smooth remedy. In stubborn cases Sulpholac keeps the scalp clean and soft, stops hair loss and stimulates strong growth. At druggists 50c with directions. For free sample write Hudson & Co. Inc., 149 151 West 36th St New York.

Hudson & Co., Inc West 36Th St New York

Novelty Fur Sets and Muffs for Special Furs

We call special attention to muff and collarettes of special designs remodeling from your own furs. Hats also re match.

Gifts of Permanent Value in Furniture

Warerooms offer a wide range of gift furniture with many desk designs from 5 to 65 dollars. Special discounts on desks, plus smoking sets, music cabinets, children's desks and chairs, and telephone stands priced from about 1.48 to 8.50. Visit to see many articles at gift friendly prices.

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