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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1909
Page
11
Health officials met in Hartford to launch a far reaching milk purity crusade. They planned systematic town by town inspections, expanding beyond large cities. Each town officer would act as milk inspector, sending samples to Middletown lab for analysis by Prof Conn, aiming to cut infant mortality.
Vincent Leona a 15 year old helper at Connecticut Nut and Bolt factory suffered a severe left hand injury while working near a circular saw. After ambulance treatment by Dr E C Krause he was sent to hospital. A separate notice highlights low Christmas table prices at the Public Market with broad selections and fast service. A fur coat was stolen from a storefront near Reich Clothing Co on Water street last night.
Revelations emerged in the $240000 damage suit by D E Loewe of Danbury against Hatmakers union members in Hartford The Antiboycott Association funds the suit Loewe disclosed that his chief counsel is an associate member of the group Court adjourned to January 4 with defense noting potential to call over 200 witnesses The case began in 1903 with 240 defendants, 26 died since In other news A Wolgast defeated Frank Picato in a ten round decision in Los Angeles
In Southport Fairfield the Congregational church parlors hosted a Missionary Society tea and cafe sale that drew many attendees and netted a handsome sum. Notable attendees included Mrs. Walter Perry Mrs. William Purdy Mrs. Clarence Sturges Mrs. John H. Elwood Mrs L F Sherwood Miss Clara Holman and Miss May Lafferty. Reverend Holman attended as well. Subsequent items note Mill River skating freezing over a real estate boom near the proposed State street extension and Bridgeport Land and Title Company’s interest in a large estate near the new road. Memorial Library to close Saturday. Capt Wakeman Burr ill and to be moved to Bridgeport hospital. his son Levi Burr visiting New Haven. Mrs Pickett to host sister Mrs Ziff and family. Roland Stuart to Asbury Park for Christmas with his mother. Mr and Mrs Stephen Tomlinson to visit Boston with cousins.
Woolly catalog of holiday gifts emphasizes men shoes from Mollans and Burt Packard, fresh oysters from Hayes Fish Co., plus ostrich plumes and furs. It highlights Christmas discounts on coats, shirts, gloves, and men’s accessories at The Library Corner Store and John F. Keane & Co. with extended evening hours.
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