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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1909
Page
4
Three Norfolk sisters organize a Christmas outreach. Miss Mary Eldridge funds a special train for two to three hundred locals to visit the Hart Allyn House and County Home. Mrs. Bridgman, with H. H. Bridgman, plan a party for dependent children. Miss Isabelle Eldridge will bring a Christmas tree for Catholic children in Norfolk.
Boston railroad chief Fairfields guests J A Jameson and Mr and Mrs Harold OConnor from New Canaan enjoyed a reunion with old townsfolk at George Mills home. trolley service gains ten minute headway as winter skating venue ideas and church cornerstone event draw crowds. depot repainting nears completion and new depots move forward next week.
A description notes Peking messaline as a silk striped chiffon fabric highly favored for blouses. It highlights its allure and popularity among designers and wearers alike.
Bridgeport Business Men's Association names a five member committee led by S. E. Vincent to draft a campaign for creating a public utilities commission at the next general assembly. Members include Moses W. Manwaring James Feeley L. B. Silliman and Col. T. J. Murphy. They will report actions at January meeting and coordinate with the State Businessmen's association which has allotted $1,000 for expenses.
Stratford residents report Robert Russell's improved condition after Greensbor o wreck with a broken shoulder and transport to New York. Dr Cogswell returns from Harvard for a three week break. Local events include library concert proceeds over $30 and a food sale profit over $35. Christmas services at St James Church, confession times, and church rectory sale plans are noted, plus many town happenings from holidays to births, deaths, and civic notices.
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