Bridgeport's 50 20 Years Ago and Military Goods Offer
A fragmented Bridgeport column recalls Desh and the high market price paid for winter equipment by IRA B. Wheeler and notes Peet and Smith offering a vast line of military goods at a corner shop long held by their firm. The text also cites pensions, the War Navy and Civil Service figures, and a mid 19th century marriage notice.
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Ira B. Wheeler
Henry
Pheet & Smith
Bridgeport
Radford
Smith
Mr. Smith
Peet and Smith
Twenty Years Ago Painter Convention Opens in City
The State Federation of Painters annual convention opened at Foresters Hall at 10 am with President Porter of New Haven presiding. Officers elected include J J Hickey of Hartford as President and A C Stormy of New Haven as vice president. George Youngs of New Britain is secretary and Albert McKeon of Bridgeport treasurer. Elias S W of Newark resigned as vice president and director, accepted by the directors, and Henry M Doremus of Newark became his successor.
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State Federation of Painters
Foresters’ Hall
Porter of
New Haven
J. J_| Hickey
Hartford
A. C. S Tormy
George Youngs
New Britain
Albert McKeon
Bridgeport
Elias S. W
Newark
Beteport ‘Action Company
Henry M. Doremus
Fifty Years Ago in Banking and Holidays Meeting Tonight
Fifty years ago references to banking offices, holiday periods, and a notice urging the First Ward Democracy to attend a meeting at Baylies' block Club Rooms. Includes General orders, a proclamation from Gen. Sama Claus Headquarters, and auction sales for holiday gifts at 17 Main Street.
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Leeve
Baylies’ Block
Wwace
Sama Claus
Wall Street
Infantry
Main Street
Local items highlight speeches and events at Stratford Hotel
Principal speaker at the Connecticut Civil Service Reform Association event in Stratford Hotel is former president William Howard Taft with Governor-elect Marcus Hetcomb attending. Other speakers include Arthur Eyball and Charles Morris. Rev Dr Reese Alsop presided at St John’s Church, calling for Christian progress amid world events. An ambulance aided a hysteria case at 62 Central Avenue. O Loughlin received a Grand Cross from Austria. Winter wheat discussed as a cotton substitute in the south. Governor Missouri named Florence Hopkins probate judge for Clay County. Wreaths and Laurel Ropes JOHN RECK & SON.
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Wiliam Howard Taft
United States
Connecticut Civil Service | Reform Association
Stratford Hotel
Marcus J.hetcomb
Arthur Ey Iball
Waterbury 4
Charles G. Morris
Civil Service Reform Board
Walter F Phillips
Brinsmade
Belgium Ornamental Plant Shipments Enter the U S In High Volumes
Washington reports repeated shipments of ornamental plants from Belgium arriving at about 50 plants per day, with October and November sees higher imports than from all other European countries combined. Most arrive via Holland to New York brokers who distribute to individuals. Azaleas from Belgium draw special scrutiny due to gypsy moth eggs. inspected plants are destroyed if infested.
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Washington
Belgium
Uni_ted
France
Holland
New York City
Federal Horticultural Board
Best For Kidneys Says Doctor Foley Kidney Pills
Dr J T R Neal of Greenville California in 30 years of practice says Foley Kidney Pills are unbeatable for kidneys. Available in 50c and 1.00 sizes at Ss Drugs Stores. Backache rheumatism kidney and bladder ailments are among the listed benefits.
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J. T. R. Neal
Greenville
So. Cal
Ss Drugs
aAdv. Ee
Sorrentino Returns From Continent After Harrowing Trip
Special to the Farmer. New York December 21 Friends of Signor Emberto Sorrentino the eminent Italian tenor long known around Bridgeport and Laurel Beach Milford are glad he has returned safe from Europe after a perilous voyage during the war Having sailed in June he was in London and Paris then Italy when war broke out He aided relief for refugees and others harmed by the war and was made a chevalier by the Italian government His passports to leave Italy were not accepted by authorities and he hurried from Ventimiglia to Genoa to catch the Red Italia but found it gone He then secured passage to America via Naples Palermo and endured twenty days of storms His opera costumes and keepsakes were lost He declared Never again.
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New York
Signor
Emberto Sorrentino
Bridgeport
Laurel Beach
Milford
Sorrentino
Europe
London
Paris
Italy
Jan Opera Company
Impressorio
Itellan
Ventimiglia
Genoa
Italia
Naples
America
Palermo
Venus de Milo
Louvre
Bartholdi
South America
Presidents talks on federal control of waterways
In Washington a White House conference was held with President Wilson cabinet members and Senator Newlands to discuss the Newlands plan for a federal commission to control waterway improvements. The outcome could shape action this session and the administration’s support for the proposal.
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Washington
White House
Wilson
Newlands
Congress
Lane
Redfield
Houston
Garrison
Iato
Sparkman
House Rivers and Harbors Committee
Diamond Talk at Our Jewelry Store
The advertisement promotes diamonds as the ideal Christmas gift and urges shopping early. It highlights a long record of honorable dealings, full guarantees, and money refunds if items do not prove as represented. Customers are assured complete confidence in purchases.
Marriage Halted by Bishop Johnson's Father's Illness
In Newtown Elizabeth Beers, nearly 52, awaits marriage to Rev. Frederick Foote Johnson of St. Louis as TB fears paused nuptials. Elizabeth, daughter of Daniel Glover Beers and Arabella Fitch, hails from Connecticut settlers. Johnson, born in Newtown, is bishop of Missouri. their romance spans years with health concerns and family ties to Newtown lineage.
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Elizabeth L. Beers
Newtown
Frederick Foote-Johnson
St. Louis
Elizabeth Beers
Daniel Glover Beers
Arabella Fitch
New Haven
Connecticut
College City
F. F. Johnson
Cake
Diocese of
Missouri
Davenport
Fitch
Old Academy
Johnson
Miss Beers
Susan Beers
Silas Beers
David G. Beers
Sanford
Redding
New York State
J. H. George
Trinity Church
Notable Connecticut Family In Interest Amid Illness
A Newtown report notes Ezra Levan Johnson nearing death with his aging father by his side. Bishop Johnson, returning from the west, reaches home and Miss Bears, delayed in the Adirondacks, is also expected to return.
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Academy
Connecticut
Newtown
Ezra Levan Johnson
Bishop Johnson
Miss Bears
Adirondacks
Woman confesses murder in Detroit robbery case
Mrs An toinette Becker aged 58 confessed to police last night that she killed Mrs Frances Bomholt, found beaten to death in her Detroit home last Wednesday. She stole fifteen dollars from the house, later found hidden in Becker's home. Becker had been a daily caller at Bomholt’s bakery, selling bread and pastries.
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Detroit
Mich
Antoinette Becker
Frances Bomholt
Reward Of 2000 For Jewels Returned
New York city report states $50,000 worth of jewels lost by a Chicago bride was returned. A $2,000 reward was paid with no questions asked as the incident closes. The couple’s identities remain secret. they allegedly motored from Chicago on their honeymoon.
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New York
Chicago
Buckingham at Red Men Milford Adoption Ceremony
Milford December 21 A large meeting of Akenash tribe of Red Men held in town Saturday night as the adoption degree was conferred on seven candidates Former Mayor E T Buckingham of Bridgeport spoke at the event
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Milford
E. T. Buckingham
Bridgeport
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Wood Avenue
Norman Street
Superior Court
F. W. Bolande
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Gigan
George W. Hawes
Sedes
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Hurley
Flynn
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Farrell
Thomas
Schrieber
Miller
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Lee
Daniel Davenport
Frederick C. Mullins
James W. Beach
Reese F. Alsop
General Board of Missions
St. John's Episcopal Church
Dr. Alsop
Republic of China
Central Avenue
Annie Yansick
Beaudry
John Calion O'Loughlin
Amedian
Jason
Francis Joseph
Florence Hopkins
Clay County
Lewis G. Hopkins
John Reck & Son
Country
Canada
Western Skating Association
National Skating Association
M. J. Buechler
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Hindle
Buckingham
Hayes’ Fish CO
Water Street
Bridgeport, Conn
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Huyler
Vermont
Ohio
Michigan
York State
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Long Island
East Mat
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People
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Sei
Flyman
Youwle
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Compa
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Crawford Range
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Nico
Walohn
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