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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1911

Page

4

Tona Vita touted by Bridgeport barber Abe Greenspun

A Bridgeport barber, Abe Greenspun, recounts his health recovery after using the tonic Tona Vita and Wilborb laxative. He reports restored strength, appetite, and energy, claiming the remedy cures nervous debility and digestion issues. Medical specialists endorse Tonavita as a remedy, urging readers to visit Jennie Hamilton Pharmacy for details and demonstrations.

Bridgeport Abraham Greenspun Arcade Main Street City Greenspun Jennie Hamiton Pharmacy United States

Methodist Sunday school entertainment a big success in Southport

In Southport, the Methodist Sunday school staged a well received evening program attended by a large crowd. Students Stratton Jennings Barbara Jennings Lockward Pennell Gertrude Perry Ralph Wells Ruth Wells Rollins Pinkham Marjorie Northrop Bestrice Elsiney veritt Brotherton Ralph Bond Chas Hawkins Charlotte Gray and Ada Brown appeared in costumes. A watch service at the Methodist church is planned for Sunday at 10 PM followed by a luncheon.

Southport Methodist Sunday School Stratton Jennings Barbara Jennings Lockward Pennell Gertrude Perry Ralph Wells Ruth Wells Rollins Pinkham Marjorie Northrop Bestrice Elsiney Veritt Brotherton Ralph Bond Chas. Hawkins Charlotte Gray Ada Brown Methodist Church Ashley Howell A . Wheeler New York Elfreda Lounsbury Unionsville Luin B. Switser Nurert Lillan Elinore Stamford Sadie Gallagher Mra. John Con

Christmas anecdotes and local notices from Redding

Santa assists in gifts distribution as Redding residents share holidays. Ex representative M F Kilbride injured in Bridgeport trolley incident. Town hosts dinners, dances, church events, and a library fund drive. Community news notes visitors, illnesses, fires, and municipal repairs at Ridge and surrounding areas.

Local notes from town and church events

Frederick Wheeler Nichols left for his home in Vermont after visiting the Biltons. Miss Jessie Cook visited Bridgeport relatives. A cantata The Light of the Ages will be sung at the Methodist church by a 20‑voice chorus with Mrs. Griswold and Eliot P. Curtis of Bridgeport assisting. Mrs. Clarence Goodyear slowly improves. The Misses Clere Baldwin Maud Thorp visit Mt. Vernon guests of the Misses Ellroyd. Mrs. Charles Perry died after a lingering illness. Mrs Young hosted Younee parents over Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morris and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Christie at BHS alumni banquet in Stratfield.

Frederick Wheeler C. H. Bilton Vermont Jessie Cook Bridgeport Methodist Church Alfred Griswold Eiliot P. Curtis Clarence Goodyear Clere Baldwin Maud Thorp Mt. Vernon Ellroyd Charles Perry Young Younee Wilson Newtown Robert Morris Philadelphia Lewis Christie BHS Stratfeld

Fairfield Boy Arrested For Apple Thefts

Lewis Angell a 12 year old of Lenox Heights was taken before Justice of the Peace Bacon Wakeman for a hearing on charges of stealing apples from John Lapoczka’s cellar. Lapoczka testified Angell admitted taking apples saved for winter while describing prior incidents including insults to his daughter Julia. The court found no theft occurred.

Fairfield Lewis Angell Julius Angell Lenox Heights Justice of the Peace Bacon Wakeman John Lapoceka Lapoczka Lewis Julia Lapocata George Leprez’a Sai Harry Glover New York K Sui Cintheeo Jonah Fe Benderoe Alice Michales Nellie Grenville Misses Grenville Spring Street Mise May Smith Brooklyn Toomey Bridgeport Mary Mullins Cemetery Avenue Nellie Cull G. Fletcher Olf Sweeney Howe Bu Nelle Kelly Hoydays George Kelly Breation N.Y George P. Prett Pon. George Greenfelt Cate Sigs Evelyn Jergids Bethlehem Wey Beach A. 8. Wakeman Mian Helen Jennings Greenwich Ermnet Glover Mra Fienka Witcon Strat Théodora Wheeler Chicago Nehemish Jennings Ne * Me Mra Edumen Sanford

Southport Savings Bank declares two percent interest

The Southport Savings Bank announces two percent interest on deposits, payable January 2, 1913, with interest drawing from the first of each month for deposits made between the 1st and 15th of the month, or between the 16th and end of the month for subsequent months. Henry U Perry, Treasurer, December 9, 1911.

Tsa Lee Sentport Savings Bank Famanry Henry U, Perry Coun

Two Deaths Due to Cold Wave Hit Chicago

Special from United Prem Chicago December 28 reports a severe cold wave in Chicago. The thermometer fell to five above zero, shattering winter low records and linked to two deaths. A separate Des Moines, Ta item notes a fatal road accident while a woman was injured in another incident.

Chicago United Prem Mercury

Christmas Social and Local Personal News From Easton

Easton Methodist Sunday school held a Christmas supper at Lee's Chapel on Sport Hill, then games upstairs while older members ate. Visitors include Mildred Hall of Greens Farm and various relatives visiting Bridgeport, Aspetuck, and New York. Several weddings, births, and relocations noted. a funeral for Mrs Finnegan and horse loss for Clarence Jennings are mentioned amid holiday visits and family updates.

Lee's Chapel Sport Hill Mildred Hall Greens Farma Frank Edwards Plattaville Orlando Osborne Frank Osborne Aspetuck G. Osborne Bridgeport Aurel Ruman New York City Frank Allen Escher Wakeman Henry Wakeman Alice Burr Henry Osborne Frances H. Seeley Edward Seeley Finnegan William Hearney Bethel Lena Panton Iverson Fanton John Gordon New York Miles Gordon Frank Sullivan Peter Favreau ittsfield,Moss Clarence Jennings Elien Patterson Robert Davis John Skrippler Clarence Andrews

Live Stock Market Summary from New York Dec 28

Medium to prime steers sold at 5.25 to 7.50 per 100 pounds. Common oxen 4.50, bulls 3.58 to 4.65, cows 1.75 to 2.15, dressed deer 2.40 for natives. Sheep 2.33 to 3.37 per 100 pounds. lambs 1.50 to 3.50. hogs dressed 9 cents. also notes on calves and veal prices and minor market items.

New York

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