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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1909
Page
6
An advertisement lists house coats and bath robes in cot ton at 3.50 to 6.00 and wool blanket robes from 7.50 to 12.00. New imported robes in rich colors feature double breasted models of fine soft material priced at 8.50.
A New shipment of Oriental Rugs arrives this week offering distinctive pieces in practical sizes at low prices. Shirvans Daghestans and Dabistans feature dark and light colorings, including a few light gold and tan rugs. Prices start at $25.00. A rug from the East is a royal gift and admired each year. Shown on the first floor of the Carpet Store.
Second Floor elevator in Carpet Store showcases tables chairs and early American colonial pieces. Displays include Chippendale and Sheraton chairs, Morris and Elizabethan chairs, fireside wing chairs, book and desk sets, silver and glassware, china and leather goods. New Kipling Calendar Quotations offered year round.
Sousa and his band resume the ninth trans continental tour with a concert at Jackson's Theatre tomorrow evening at 6 o clock. The program promises Sousa’s characteristic lively flavor with features appealing to students and pupils, including Florence Hardeman, Herbert L. Clarke, and other noted performers.
Jacob Schrall of 432 South St Danville Illinois reports eighteen months of kidney and bladder trouble improved after treatment with Foley's Kidney Pills. Local agent B Brill and Curtis Pharmacy promote the product.
A New York report summarizes American Magazine claims that Mexico’s government under President Diaz is a “farce and a failure.” It cites alleged slavery, political persecution, prisonings for free speech, and suppression of opposition. The piece notes fears of pressure on free nominations and reports border-terror tactics into the United States. It also mentions a Yucatan letter praising an independent gubernatorial candidate and a wedding march at Fairfield Avenue.
Athens reports the military league has chosen Crown Prince Constantine’s son George as the likely successor if King George abdicates, a plan not officially announced but widely expected. Some in and outside the army oppose the Abruzzi candidate, fearing reduced army influence.
J H Richardson chairman of the Algonquin Club entertainment committee writes to Polls Theatre manager Slack thanking him for courtesies during the Algonquin night at Polis and for the splendid bill provided by Manager Poli.
Newark detectives uncovered a double tragedy at 45 Marshall Street as Miss Frances Ritchie lay dead with a throat wound and Miss Isabell Ritchie was found hanging. A note described self inflicted deaths in two rooms and an inventory listed valuables including two diamond rings and a gold watch.
German Catholic notes list three Christmas masses at St Joseph's G C Church led by Rev Father Hubert Dahme with 5 30 8 30 and 10 30 am times and 7 30 pm devotions. Also details weekly masses 8 15 am except Tuesday 9 30 am and New Year hours 8 30 and 10 30 am. Confession hours, school vacation, Christmas program, and society meetings are noted along with obituaries and births.
New Haven police conducted a major raid in the Grand avenue area ending between 1 and 2 am and arresting 32 men at a Hamilton street gambling store. Sergeant Williams led six officers to surprise and round up the group as part of a city effort to purge gambling and restore public confidence.
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