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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1909

Page

6

Pioneer Lodge 28th Anniversary Social Noted

Pioneer lodge of the Sons of St. George celebrated its twenty eighth anniversary with a social gathering in the lodge room on Monday evening. The event honored members including cigar dealer Mr. G and featured performances by Brothers Walker Heron and Throp with high praise for W. Parry. Next Monday a lecture on physiology by Beinie mh Price was planned, with potential experiments on willing lodge members.

Pioneer Lodge Sons of St. George Beinie Mh. Price Pioneer

City to Replace All Pavements Under New Plan

After a hearing before the permanent paving commission, the body adopted a plan to relay pavement whenever streets are torn up and to compute costs carefully. The carpet to curb corporations responsible for disturbances was debated, with action to request funds for repairs on Main Avenue totaling $15,000.

Permanent Paving Commission Publi Service Wae

Age gap sparks renewed New Milford marriage bid

In New Milford Connecticut a 68 year old Charles Hawes and 17 year old Clara Hin or Hill renewed attempts to wed after driving to Dover Plains and seeking a marriage license from Richard Mayer the town clerk. Hawes says many women aged around forty want to marry him while Clara says she loves him and refuses coercion. The couple returned to New Milford where Clara defended the match citing no coercion and Hawes noting a flood of letters from admirers.

New Milford Conn Clara Hawe Richard Mayer Hawes Miss Hill Mayer Sven Connecticut Mfford Hill Cara Mr. Hawes

Major Boudren Returns From Vaccination Protest Meeting

Major Thomas Boudren arrived home after attending the annual Zonal Anti Vaccination rage meeting in Philadelphia. Reports from across the country indicate renewed momentum toward repealing compulsory vaccination laws. Wealthy sympathizers contributed several gifts to the movement.

National Anti- Vaccination League Thomas Boudren

Drifted Eight Days in Open Sea Near Nantucket

John Brown of East Boston survives eight days adrift in a disabled motor fishing boat after losing food and water. He finally made landfall at Waveland near Plymouth before being brought ashore to recover. The Vienna, a vessel valued at about $100,000, is noted in the mishap report.

United Press Nantucket John Brown East Boston Waveland Plymouth Brown Boston

End of Year Bargains On Coats Muffs Scarfs and Hats

A retail listing advertises a year end sale featuring Black Lynx Muffs and Shawl Scarfs, Pony Skin Coats, Beaver Hats, Silk Petticoats, and various fur sets. Items include 52 inch Pony Skin Coats priced around 38.98, Black Fox Shawl Scarfs near 9.98, and $6.00 to $20.00 ranges on muffs, wraps, and coats with substantial markdowns.

Wacheter al Pees Caracas

E H Dillon Co Wages May Be Taken for Rent

E H Dillon Co faces wage garnishment for rent despite prior debt under new law. The case notes that wages can be tapped before the existing debt is fully resolved and law club plans to meet on New Year’s Day to consider additional measures.

Judge Bullard Rules Wages May Be Attached After Act

Hartford December 30 judges ruling in A Dubin v Edward Oehler confirm attachment of wages for rent under the new act. The decision upholds retroactive application to actions and causes of action before the act if they relate to remedy. Open house New Year gatherings are noted at Seaside Algonquin Calumet Y M C A and Bridgeport clubs with varied hours.

Hartford Herbert Bullard A. Dubin Edward Oehler Oehler Dubin Cap'to Foundry Co

Wall Street Opens Strong as Yearend Rush Lifts Markets

New York December 20 opening shows pronounced strength and activity in stocks. Prices rise across most issues from fractions to three points with Brooklyn Union Gas up three. Copper and Gould issues lead, as the market maintains vigor into midmorning with Wabash, Reading, D&H also prominent. government bonds unchanged.

United Press New York Brooklyn Union Gas Reading

No Love Feast for Jim Tawney

In Owattawa Minnesota a banquet denounced James A Tawney openly as he seeks re election. Thomas Kelley of Wat tawa fired a withering critique of Tawney overturning any pretense of unity at the gathering.

Jim Tawney United Press Owattawa Minn James A. Tawney Congress Cannon Thomas Kelley Attawa Tawney Kelley

Merchants Fined For Selling Kerosene Without License

Louis M Lund of 818 Noble Avenue Michael Gella of 1470 Pembroke Street and Stephen Jontes of 401 Gregory Street faced city court for selling kerosene without a license in violation of city ordinance 224. Jontos and Lund pleaded guilty and were fined 25 dollars plus costs which they paid.

Louis M. Lund Noble Avenue Michael Gella Pembroke Street Stephen Jontes Gregory Street Jontos Lund

Atlantic Club Banquet Plans at Atlantic Hotel

Details for the A B C Club banquet at the Atlantic Hotel on Wednesday evening January Sth are with the committee led by Edward Madigan Jacob Furer and Joseph Barry. The same evening marks the annual officer installation with a new ritual. committee chaired by Ed Madigan David Wise Janet Furer Fred Elliott Edward August McLaughlin and Frank This will meet with officers for a rehearsal. A separate committee led by Fred Miah will arrange New Year's Day open house with invites. Souvenirs will be free Friday at U P tea stores.

Atlantic Hi A. B. C. Club Atlantic Hotel Edward Madigan Jacob Furer Joseph Barry Ed Madigan David Wise Janet Furer Fred Elliott Edward August McLaughlin Frank Fred Mi Pepaarsre

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