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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1909
Page
7
Tomorrow night at the High school hall the English Club presents readings from Shakespeare with Miss Mary Canney of New York performing As You Like It. The lifelong elocutionist, lecturer and public reader has built a reputation in New York and Massachusetts for artistic readings. Prof. Phelps of Yale will speak tomorrow night.
The Central Association of the Y W C A announces all classes resume this week. Attendant and dress-making classes meet tonight at 7 30, with millinery English and French classes Tuesday evening. New pupils may join by applying to the Secretary. Sewing classes for children run Tuesday and Friday at 3 45, 3 cents per lesson plus material costs. A new Fist Aid to the Injured class starts Monday Jan 18 taught by a local physician and the trained attendant instructor, open to the public with membership and tuition fees.
Editorials critique the Hill Brandegee U S Senate contest noting public opinion favors Hill while the political machine backs Brandegee. The piece condemns machine influence, urges the Republican State Committee to resign conflicts over endorsements and stresses the office belongs to the people.
Robert Hunter, Socialist author, told Fra ternity hall that workers must unite in one party to govern for public interests. He compared Europe’s socialist gains in Germany Italy England France and noted US party press不足 and the need for organization. He praised youth involvement and predicted future political impact as residents wake up to ballots' value.
The President transmitted nominations to the Senate including Seth Low Pierpont of Connecticut for third secretary of the Embassy in Paris, France, as part of a broader slate announced in Washington on January 4. Pierpont is named to the Paris post.
A mother recalls persistent eczema on her six month old daughter’s face that resisted two physicians and costly treatments. After trying Cuticura products, the eruption cleared by the next day and fully disappeared, with the child now thriving at age three. The letter promotes Cuticura Soap Ointment Resolvent and related products.
Birmingham reports a claim from authoritative sources that President Roosevelt will make a brief England visit before the African expedition. The rumor says Mrs. Roosevelt and the Longworths will accompany him and stay in London while Roosevelt and his son go to Africa.
Hawaiian officials were asked by Alameda County officers to arrest Governor J. Murray, believed to have shot his partner R. E. Fisk in Alaska under a death by own action pact. Fisk’s body was found weeks ago with a letter describing a lot drawing to decide who would shoot whom and then suicide. Murray, missing, was last seen in Seattle and Oakland and is thought to have sailed to Honolulu.
Teheran reports renewed violence in Tabriz and Isfahan as revolutionists seize control. Russian diplomats press Britain to back immediate intervention, while consuls plead for aid. British, wary of Russia seeking a permanent foothold, resist joining a demand for action.
Patrick Ready of Hawleyville sold his farm to Ransom Dewall of New Preston Conn. The new owner will take possession March 1. Ex Representative Michael Kilbride spent New Year’s day in Park City. Mr and Mrs Slip Collins of Passaic N J were guests of Mr and Mrs Martin Corbett. Misses Margaret Cashman Julia Cashman and Katherine Dacey of Bridgeport visited Miss Nancy McNamara. Herbert Parsons of Albany visited his sister.
Mrs C H Finch hosts, Harvey Pope entertains parents from New York, and several residents return from visits. Notes from churches report Epiphany services, pew rents due, and a diocese collection for southern Italy disaster victims. Alumni officers elected. a high school meet features Miss Parsons and Mr. Peck. An Automobile Club of St Louis plan eases speeding bonds for members under police oversight.
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