Bridgeport Poultry Show Opens at Lincoln Hall with Novel Breeds
The Bridgeport Poultry Pigeon and Pet Stock Association opened its first annual exhibition at Lincoln Hall. Notable entries include a boneless duck owned by C A Windsor, a quackless duck by George R Hair, rubber neck geese by J H Lord, and a siren rooster by George Seltsam. Sheriff Cunningham showcased a Himalayan rabbit. a wide variety of pigeons and other curiosities filled the display as preparations concluded overnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Poultry, Pigeon and Pet Stock Association
Lincoln Hall
C. A.windésor
Stratfield
George R. Hair
J. H. Lord
Monroe
Drew Bros
Thomas
Ormand
Thl Avenue
Luther Banks
the Hollow
Ge R. Hair
George S. Pratt
Papi Ives
Areal Wild West Drama Is This Play The Montana Limited
The Montana Limited, a Western melodrama, opened at Smith's theatre for a three day engagement. Large crowds attended both performances. The cast from Klimt Gazola includes Light Fingered Jack and Robert Morley played by Frederick Eckhardt. A train robbery and a romantic thread drive the plot.
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The
Montana Limited
Smith's Theatre
Klimt & Gazola
Jack
Robert Morley
Frederick Eckhardt
Carpenter Falls Thirty Feet Cracking Leg
Frank Labrique a carpenter fell thirty feet from a scaffold opposite the Burroughs home on Fairfield Ave yesterday afternoon. Dr Krause treated a fracture of the left leg above the ankle and removed him to his home on Denver avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burroughs
Fairfield Ave
Frank Labrique
Krause
Denver Avenue
School inspectors seek funds for child health program
The Board of Education plans to ask the Board of Apportionment for 2000 to hire four medical inspectors at 250 a year and a nurse at 800 to 1000. The nurse would visit homes to advise on caring for children sent home by examiners. Some oppose the plan while supporters cite diphtheria control seen elsewhere. The superintendent Dr. Deane gets a two month summer vacation so he can travel to Europe. Secretary Hallen to draft a testimonial for Miss Genevieve A. Walsh who plans to enter a convent. A supervisor of drawing appointment may be discussed at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Board of Apportionment
A. M. Wooster
Board of Health
Ober
Health Board
Monahan
C. W .Deane
Europe
Hallen
Genevieve A. Walsh
Nichols Street
Army and Navy Club Dinner in New York
Military and naval officers gather for a dinner at the Army and Navy Club 104 West 43rd Street New York on Thursday evening January 28. Attendees include Major General Leonard Wood and Rear Admiral Caspar Goodrich among others with a Bridgeport party departing at 3 30 to reach the 7 30 event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army and Navy Club
West 43Rd Street
New York
Leonard Wood
Caspar C. Goodrich
Charles F. Roe
J. W. Miller
Frederick A. Bartlett
Stephen P. Cronan
Henry C. Stevenson
Nathaniel W. Bishop
D. M. Trecartin
A. J. Merritt
F. J. Adams
Bridgeport
Hamilton Brothers Move to New Broad Street Stable
Hamilton Brothers, long active at Golden Hill and Water streets, have bought the Broad Street stable at Liberty Street foot, previously run by H. B. Sanford and George M. Hanchett. They will relocate when the old Atlantic stables are demolished for Golden Hill street widening. A petition to the Legislature was filed requesting Bridgeport Gas Light Company raise capital from 1.2 million to 2 million dollars.
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Hamilton Bros
Golden Hill
Water Streets
Broad Streets
Liberty Street
H. B. Sanford
George M. Hanchett
Atlantic
Golden Hill Street
Bridgeport Gas Light Company
Fire at Pembroke Street barber shop linked to prior blazes
A fourth arson attempt at the McElroy building at 624 628 Pembroke Street woke East Side with a 12 26 a m fire. The scene showed kerosene and oil soaked gear, a key left in the lock, and evidence pointing to a local barber with an Italian name who had recently moved. Officer Flynn arrested barber Thomas Sparano for investigation as Chief Mooney planned further inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pembroke Street
John McElroy
McElroy
Hamilton St
Flynn
Willard Street
Mooney
Thomas Sparano
Parish groups plan meals and socials in town notes
Trinity Guild hosts a chicken supper January 14 at parish rooms with an old fashioned spelling bee to follow. Other church events include a January 22 benefit dance at St Marys hall Sandy Hook and lectures on slums of New York with general admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Guild
Daniel G. Beers
Board of Education
Charles S. Platt
Court Sandy Hook
A. of F
Eagle Rock Circle
Companions of the Forest
St. Rose’s
Lane
Danbury Hospital
Alexander Steele
Cor
Men's Federation
Newtown
Town Hall
Bailey
New York
Trinity
J. H. George
Red Cross Society
Father Connors
Moore
Foresters’ Hall
Sandy Hook
Mary Lyons
Michael Keane
Webster's Dictionary
Annie Troy
Glass ‘Bank
P. J. Kelly
Mary Gaffney
Dollgent
William Hayes
Silver and Plate Dishes Bargain Prices Listed
A local advert lists prices for silver quadruple plate fern dishes and bread crumb and sandwich trays. Items are offered at discounts such as 1.50 for 1.20 and 6.00 for 4.80, with several tray sets priced to move. Sale appears as a promotional listing with specific wholesale figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe-Wernicke
Ardahan
Shirtings in the Sale Best Grades Underpriced
Sale offers best grades of shirtings and silks at greatly reduced prices. Silkk and Cotton, 50 cts. Madras 39 cts. other fabrics 29 cts, 19 cts, 15 cts, and 12 1 2 cts. Cheviot and Percale also discounted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madras
Stationery Half-Price Odd Lots At Main St Entrance
Half price on odd lots including ream paper envelopes and good grade papers at the Stationery Section near the Main St door. First comers will find strong values.
Cardigans Prove Better Value Than Woolen Sweaters
Cardigans offer full sizes and superior value, outperforming many woolen sweaters sold at twice the price.
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Meigs Ac. Incorporated
CONN
Bridgeport Poultry Association
Hamilton Brothers
Ayer
J.C. Aver Co
E. H.reed
Swift Lowell Fertilizer
Stratford
Lauren
M. Baron
Av! Park
AVON INN @OME
David E. Miller
Firebug
East Side
Castoria
ZA Silledi
Centennial of
D. M. Read Co
Ster
Cream Ladies
Rth
Radford B. Smith
Main St
Fairfield Av
Joseph P. Coughlin CO
East Main Street
the Century Company
Victor Machines
Vaudeville Co
Minstrels
Sousa
Pryor
Century CO
Main Street
Cannon Street
An le
Jay
Post Office News
John F. Fay
Broad St
New Englele
Wooster - Atkinson Co. Broad & John Sts
P. O
State ST
N. Buckingham & Co., Inc
State Street
Washington
Southland
Federal Express
Boston
Philadelphia
Colonial Express
South Norwalk
Rite A. B. Smith
Havesi
Gomme
NEW York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad CO
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