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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1909

Page

5

Famous Quartet at North Church Wednesday Afternoon

The Flon Foley Quartet, praised in Europe and praised by Berlin dispatches, visits North Church on Wednesday afternoon under the Wednesday Afternoon Musical Club. The program features Mozart in B flat major, Boccherini strings, and Dvorak in F sharp major with noted artists including Moser, Fioseh, Mrs Wilhama, and Consul General Partello.

Flonfoley Europe Berlin Quartette Moser Joachim Fioseh Wil- Hama Partello Audi Theopee- Mows Koch Boccherini Dvorak

St Josephs T L B Society Elects Deserving Officers

The St Josephs T L B Association held a largely attended meeting for the annual election of officers and planning. Hugh J Lavery is reelected president along with a full board. New officers include Christopher McMahon as vice president and John J Coffey as treasurer among others.

St. Joseph's T. L. & B. Association Hugh J. Lavery Christopher McMahon Joseph Muldoon John V. Quinlan Thomas Dunnigan John J. Coffey Joseph Lukomski Yid Brolley Bart Hurley John J. Carahar Thomas Toomey John J. Cottey John Y. Quinlan

Lincoln Anniversary Observance by Veterans Group

The United Spanish War Veterans plan the 100th birth anniversary of Abraham Lincoln. Following National Encampment guidance, all posts will display flags when the battleship fleet completes its world voyage. Alliance Francaise Groupe de Bridgeport hosts a lecture at Hotel Stratford on Saturday January 11 at eight. Albert Pernot will speak on Des Memoires de la France and has lectured in Portland, Springfield, Boston, and Worcester this winter.

Lincoln United Spanish War Veterans Abraham Lincoln Alliance Francaise Alliance Francacise Groupe de Bridgeport

Nine New Lawyers named in Connecticut bar exam results

Hartford reports list of nine successful candidates from a 29 in the recent state bar admission exam. Names include W. M. Anderson Greenwich A. W. F. Brown Norwich F W Cohen New Haven Martin Caine Naugatuck Percy Edwards Norwich Wm. J. McKenna New Haven Arthur R. McOrmond Branford John B. Thomas Branford and J. Ervin Davidson New Haven.

United Press Hartford Capitol W. M. Anderson Greenwich A. WF. Brown Norwich FW. Cohen New Haven Martin Caine Naugatuck Percy Edwards Wm. J. McKenna Arthur R. McOrmond Bran

CleanEasy Hand Soap Ad Claims Safe Use and Stain Removal

An OCR fragment advertises CleanEasy hand soap claiming skin safety and instant removal of stove polish, grease, ink, paint, and dirt. It mentions a large can, a manufacturer tied to Stratford Ave, and garbled stray text resembling dates, times, and unrelated marks.

Wm. Winn Stratford Ave Sunesses

Girl Describes Cookery and Laundry Classes at Cockburn High

Hilda Collett writes from Cockburn High School Leeds 1908 describing cookery and laundry lessons, gymnasium, dressmaking, and world-work French, plus classroom arrangements. She notes teachers Miss Nicholson and Miss Shillite, the school’s size, and the value of domestic work for life skills.

Cockburn High School Leds Eng Waltersville School Cockwurn High School Burton Road Leeds Cockburn England Miss Stott Crowther Hamer Miss Nicholson America Elncerety Hilda Collett

Seamstress Engine Co Elects Cavanaugh Foreman Again

At the annual Seamstress Engine Co meeting Jeremiah Cavanaugh was chosen foreman for the 14th straight year. The event, held at the engine house, followed by a 3 turkey supper at the Oxford Club, featured speeches by several members and a dance and songs by the Seamstress Quartet. New officers named include Clarence Giles, Henry Brown, August G. Baker, Albert Willmann, Martin Tavily, Patrick Burns, and Daniel Honan. The firm traces to 1861 with ties to Singer and Wheeler & Wilson, the old engine still operable for water projection.

Seamstress Engine Co Jeremiah Cavanaugh Oxford Club Foreman Cavanaugh Albert Willmann James Lee Thomas Murphy Max Schaaf Thomas Britt Martin Taulty Daniel Honan Foreman Clarence Giles Henry Brown August G. Baker Martin Tavilty Patrick Burns Bart Healey Abram Heaton Singer Mf<. Co Inte Fred Hurd Wheeler & Wilson Mfg. Co Nathaniel Wheeler

Park Street Church Evening Event Draws Invitations

The Park Street Congregational Church holds a social gathering tomorrow evening with hundreds invited. A pre event gathering from 5 30 to 6 30 features a solo and informal organ recital by Hares Hy Whittaker, followed by supper in the parlor and reports from the sewer departments. The church quartet will sing and speeches are planned. All members over fifteen are invited, with arrangements to be confirmed by today.

Aken Shipper Chivebh

Brewers as Reformers in Milwaukees Liquor Fight

The United States Brewers Association frames reform efforts in Milwaukee and other cities. Brewers cooperate with retailers and officials to improve licensing and close disreputable saloons, while facing political opposition and legal hurdles. They highlight varied outcomes across states and praise vigilant policing and juvenile enforcement as improvements.

Hugh United States Exclusive Service Charities and The Commons Press Bureau United States Brewers’ Association Fox New Jersey Jawa Ohio New York Pennsylvania Committee of Fourteen Buffalo Rochester Ohio Brewers’ Association Asociation Cincinnati Percy Andreae Brewers Board Trade Millikin Texas Brewers’ Association Thely Association

Religious Author's Kidney Remedy Testimony and City Licensing Aftermath

A religious author describes kidney illness improved by Foley's Kidney Remedy and attests to its effectiveness. The piece also notes Milwaukee Brewers Association actions, licensing changes, and a police-led cleanup that resulted in 79 saloons losing licenses.

Pernans Milwankee Milwaukee Brewers Association

Saloon Burglarized at 1566 Main Street

Jamen J Rawley reported a burglary at his saloon on 1566 Main Street. Thieves entered yesterday through a rear window and took cigars and liquors. Rawley found the window open and the goods gone upon returning that night. The incident was reported at Police headquarters.

Jamen J Rawley Main Street

Shot in Hand in Street Fight in Front of Grocery

Lawrence H. Kelly of 1998 Main Street was shot in the hand by one of three men near Main Street and North Avenue late Saturday night. Kelly and companions were on the Richardson & Smiths grocery porch when a fight broke out. a revolver was fired four times, injuring his hand. Dr. George F. Sheedy treated the wound and police headquarters were notified.

Lawrence H. Kelly Main Street North Avenue Kelly Richardson & Smith's George F. Sheedy

Contractor Dougherty Loses Pocketbook and Cash

Andrew J. Dougherty, a plumbing contractor of 187 Kossuth Street, reported a theft Saturday. A pocketbook containing 31 95 in cash and papers valued similarly was taken from his coat pocket hanging in the cellar while he supervised work at the new Ives building at East Main and Curtis streets. He searched the house and car but found no trace of the wallet.

Andrew J. Dougherty Kossuth Street Dougherty New Ives East Main and Curtis Streets Temisainp

Drop in dwelling and house construction shown

Records in the building commission for Thedaepore Wiring 1998 show 75 homes built for 25 percent family housing, with only five brick structures. The count includes 3 ebay family houses, 15 two family leis, and 08 three fundies, plus 91 factories and 33 balldimes.

The Building Commission Thedaepore Ebay Maraane

Deaths and Funerals Report for Avie and Gabriel Holding

Funeral services were held yesterday for Avie We Denzel on Somers Street with Rev Mo Weiner officiating. Floral tributes noted as services at the grave in Park Cemetery, Hornien Rebekah Lodge members attended. Bearers included Charles Moyer Edward Heidt Louly Rabb William Hreehiein Henry Brunuys and George Ullman. The funeral for Gabriel Holding took place yesterday afternoon at 2 40 from his residence Central Avenue to Pleat Evangelical Church and Park Cemetery with Rev LW Mal officiating.

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Child Labor Talk At Connecticut League Evening

Mrs Frederick M Wilson hosts a Consumers League gathering at 834 Myrtle Avenue Thursday evening January 11 at 8 oclock. Owen Taverey general secretary and Welles secretary of the league will speak on child labor present conditions and needed reforms, with other league works noted.

Prederick M. Wilson Consumers’ League Connecticut Myrtle Avenue Thurxiay Eveninc Tanuary Owen TL Taverey Wensral Teague Welles Coemesttonk League League

Missionary Wife Praises Cuticura Remedies

A missionary's wife extols Cuticura in a long testimonial describing scalp conditions and hair loss. The piece mentions Cuticura Soap and Ointment as remedies, noting relief from itching burning and irritations, and lists the product line associated with improving health of the scalp.

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HUB Clothing House Bridgeport Public Market Branch Bridgeport Public Market East Main Street W. E. Halligan Broad St Wentworth Furniture Company, Inc Geo. B. Clark & Co Fairfield Avenue Peck & Lines Co Middle ST Bridgeport, Conn Dhaos Bhegaunt Fatah Ap Tranford Laundry North Church ST. Joseph's T. L. & B. Society Calsantra Ely Ely Bros Warren Street Cyrus Cyrus Pharmacy Cannen St Castoria Beara Seamstress Engine Company Brewers’ Association Milwaukee Vejice Milwaukes Liquor Dellers” Protective Association Uital Fualnexs National Municipal League Foley B. B. Brill Fotey Doherty Palol Cantor F. A. Wilson Cuticura Carthage
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