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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1915
Page
6
Fragmented lines describe Main Street shop windows and retail items. Mentions of wines, gifts, and a Dillon store, with hints of a busy storefront and selling activity amid cluttered OCR text. No clear events, dates, or individuals identified.
Mrs Lamer Hurwitz of South Street and Madison Avenue New York and Bridgeport is to wed Taeal Jeweler. The ceremony follows her service as secretary to Henry Conrad director of the Corallis orchestra for one year.
Sen Francisco reports General Hing, China’s minister of war, will depart Media for the Pacific Coast to sail home on the first steamer to Peking. The article lists gifts and infant items to aid war efforts and mentions a French government response to ongoing military developments.
An advertisement promises bed bug control with OWEUS' PRESTO, a pest remedy priced at 25e. It claims to fill the bugs and rid the house, noting guests may leave overnight for courtesy to avoid pest issues. The ad targets households seeking a quick pest solution.
Stratford voters opposed plans to establish fire limits from Center to the railroad, with debate over curb and building rules and cross-over at Hard's corner. The public hearing adjourned without action as opponents and supporters argued. also reports of local sports and church services appear in the town page.
Philadelphia company Haley Kilburn Co. a furniture manufacturer, has received a large munitions contract and is erecting a new factory to handle the order. The firm has decided to abandon general furniture making to focus on wartime production.
New Haven December 18 at the Hotel Taft CT Civil Service Reform Association framed the last legislature as torpedoing state civil service. Prof Henry W Farnam urged merit system restoration while members cited progress in cities like New Britain Milford and New Haven and named officials credited for upholding civil service principles amid political pressure.
Rev Mr Davies, pastor at Frinity M. HS church, spoke at Olivet Congregational church on his Continental travels and war observations. He condemned rifle manufacture here and England's allies, likening them to a rattle snake and gopher in one hole, while praising being English yet ashamed of his company.
A Bridgeport man, Pierre Guermeau, formerly of Bullard Machine Co, writes he served in France and fought in the Champagne battle. He now works in a French munitions factory and predicts France will win. mentions Bridgeport residence at 247 Broad St and associates Tour and Mrs Peter Puier. Also note: Swedish steamship Stockholm, ex Potsdam, diverted to Kirkwall by a British warship. XMAS ROPING AND WREATHS OF LAUREL, JOHN TECK & SON.
The notice urges shoppers to complete gifts with five days left and promises extra salespeople, a wide holiday assortment, and store open evenings to aid last minute buyers. It encourages early daytime visits for greater ease.
The Smith Murray Co metal polishers and buffers union announces a 2 PM meeting tomorrow at 27 Cannon Street to discuss important business. A further meeting later this month will elect officers.
Ian Francisco reports on a violent pistol duel leaving the Noted Ye ggm an badly hurt. The dated note mentions Kracile Saulth and a European context as a backdrop.
New Haven reports 85 year old Aaron Magers killed in a bakery accident as he reportedly cleaned an electric mixer. His wrist was caught and he was drawn into the machine, with his abdomen crushed in the fatal incident last night after his shift began.
Captain William G. Doherty of the New Haven Police Department tendered his resignation to take a charge of a patrol at the Marlin Arms Co plant on Grand Avenue. He is a member of the Governor's Foot Guard Second Company and recently represented the New Haven force at the Plattsburg encampment.
Washington reports Congress is urged to provide 100 motorcycles for Army use. General Sertyen, chief of the corps, cites wartime experience showing the value of motorcycles for rapid mobility and border service. The annual report argues these machines would aid reconnaissance and communications.
Washington December 18 final business session of the National American Woman Suffrage Association convention adjourned with delegates debating the proposal to renew affiliation with the Congressional Association for Woman Suffrage. Authority was granted for conferences between the two national committees while efforts to secure the Susan B Anthony federal suffrage amendment continued in the current Congress. The Bank of England shipped 15,000 pounds in money orders to the United States.
Christmas program at Lyric Theatre includes choir under J. Cramley and solo by Miss Norma Weber, with South Church quartet in anthems and carols. Scripture, prayers, violin and orchestra pieces accompany the service open to all church and nonchurch people. Refreshments and cheerful fellowship promised. History notes mention wartime wheat shipments and Canadian government figures.
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