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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1913
Page
7
A call to action urges Bridgeport residents to support the Church as the force behind schools hospitals aid to the poor and reform. It questions non supporters and invites attendance at any church tomorrow with the note that one’s own church offers a special welcome.
A Christmas night gale along the New Jersey and New York coast killed twelve seamen from coal barges off Forked River and exposed residents to flooding. Storms damaged pens, hotels, and bulkheads from Seabright to Atlantic City, with Seabright alone losing about 300000 dollars in property.
Bridgeport Encampment No 22 I O O F held a well attended meeting electing Chief Patriarch Richard Brandt High Priest Thomas Will Scribe Henry Kullmansperger Treasurer Caspar Hoelle First Junior Warden William Henninger Second Junior Warden Chris Schwarz. Installation set for January 3 by D D G P Joseph Scholz. Lunch to follow. Wart remover ad promotes Cyrus Pharmacy at 253 Fairfield Ave and 186 Cannon St. CleanEasy hand cleaner offers stove polish rust ink dirt removal from skin and clothing. Large 10 cent can by Wm R Winn 244 Stratford Ave.
Scalp specialist Harriet E. Sherwood offers special oily treatment services at 412 Security Building and 4116 Main Street. Contact 1373 for appointments and product recommendations.
Atlantic Refining has surged about 100 points on rumors of a capital stock increase from 75,000,000 to 25,000,000 and a 400 percent stock dividend. the president says no decision has been made and no meeting has been called. Other notes discuss Public Service Commission actions, railroad financing, and earnings.
Arthur E. Knox editor of the Woodbury Reporter married Alice BE Peck in a quiet Home ceremony at Knox's Main Street residence in Winsted. The Rev Frederick H. Sawyer officiated. The couple will be at home to friends after January 1.
Ella Flagg Young returns as superintendent of Chicago public schools amid a board dispute. Four trustees resignations were accepted after a heated campaign against her, with John D. Shoop elected to the superintendency on a secret ballot and later named assistant. Mayor Harrison accepted resignations, new supporters secured appointments, and Young resumed duties.
A New Jersey farmer sues an airshipman for trespass over an incident on his property. The airshipman reportedly passed through air space near the orchard, causing apples to fall from the trees.
A dated remark notes that 210 of 220 divorces in New York involved blond women, suggesting the high count reflects bleached hair rather than true temperament as the speaker jokes about blondes and sunny dispositions.
Tax Collector Howard F. Smith says it will cost $6,860 to run his department next year. The itemized request filed with City Auditor Keating lists salaries for collector, assistant, and clerk. sales service. printing tax bills. tax forms. postage. telephones. stationery. miscellaneous supplies. advertising. and bond premiums totaling the proposed budget.
Crane Valve Company plans year end bonuses totaling about 110000 for its 7000 workers, following last year’s practice. Officials remain quiet on total impact and will likely deposit the funds in a local bank, advising employees to leave the sum on account as a savings nucleus.
Neighbors along Barnum Avenue and William Free complain to the Department of Health about a crowing rooster. The claim names William Luther of 103 Barnum Avenue as the owner of the noisy fowl.
Residents from North Main Street 237 William atter and 622 Fairfield Avenue filed uncollected garbage complaints at the Department of Health yesterday. The action highlights ongoing waste collection delays and concerns about city sanitation services.
Wilkes A. Thorpe a longtime plant supervisor at the UMC Company died after a long illness at 624 Mill Hill Avenue. Born in Newbury Connecticut he came from an English family and moved about a quarter century ago. He worked at the DU TM factory and served in the CNG signal corps building wide acquaintances. He leaves a widow and mother Mrs Jur N. Thorpe a brother George B. Thorpe and a sister Mrs John Benedict of Springfield Massachusetts. In New York Attorney General Carmody ruled that civil service exemptions apply to certain legislative bill drafting employees.
Readable fragments describe a local event or product listing featuring East Side and Wee Ee Fall custom Salts associated with LYFORD BEOS. Details are sparse and names appear as brands or vendors. No clear date or location provided.
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