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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1909

Page

7

Harbor Line Compromise Viewed as Indifferent Adjustment

The board of Aldermen rejected the railroad favored harbor line extending eleven acres to the east and adopted a near equal compromise. The new triangular harbor area from Nau-waltick wharf toward Stratford av and the harbor front leaves most interests unchanged. Critics call it a surrender masquerading as compromise, while some insist a firmer city line would yield a better, determinate settlement.

Romise Harbor Line Gove Ernmant-Railroad Anchorage Board of Aldermen Nauwaltick Wharf Minat Stratford Avenuue Wallentock Bridgeport Harbor Lee

Public Thief commission debate sparks stockholder exclusion

The Courant notes that excluding stockholders from the proposed Public Thief commission may be the only way to ensure an untainted body. Debate surrounds Speaker Banks's senatorial vote, with farmers unsure of his stance and several theories about Brandegee and Hill support.

Uheft Pilaces Public Thief Commission the Courant al Point Corporation Banks Hill Kenealy Speaker Brandegee

Inflammatory Rheumatism Cured In Three Days

Morton L Hill of Lebanon Indiana reports his wife suffered inflammatory rheumatism in every muscle and joint, swollen body and face, bedridden six weeks with eight doctors. after Dr Detchons Relief for Rheumatism she could walk in three days and he credits it with saving her life. Bold by Curtin Pharmacy 1149 Main St corner Eim.

Morton L. Hill Lebanon Ind Detchon Curtin Pharmacy Matn St. cor.Eim

Social life in Fairfield and Greenfield amid lean times

Fairfield notes small social fairs limited by unfavourable weather and saving money acts. A birthday party at Greenfield honors Mrs H E Down with music games and refreshments. A poverty social at the Congregational church invites all in poorest clothes to raise funds for a local church.

Greenfield H. E. Down Wilbur Jennings A. M. Bulkley Marlin Burr A. M. Burr A. Sherwood Bisle Sherwood Edgar 3. Banks W. H. Burr Stella Chase Bailey Alice Nichols Mitchell Norwalk William Nichols Derby Hook & Ladder Company Perry's Hall Foresters Pickett Dr. McLain W. EB. Nichols Greenfield HS Hartford Congregational Church Greenfield HM Fairfield District Greenfeld Mil Mary A. Ogden Alice M. E. Hill Misa Franges A. Peare HH. Olmstead Minnce L. Olmstead Kensington Conn Donaldvon Little Frederick West Lowell Jacoby Sewa Katn McCaffrey Traction Company Whit Bam Erin Westport Father Coleman St. Thomas Skye

Stratford News Roundup Sparks Town Activity

A Stratford resident scene buzzes as a vagabond, refused money, is jailed after a stop at Wilson's drug store. Local events include prom invitations, theatre trips to Bridgeport, lectures, church suppers, ice house construction, and community gatherings. Obituary notes a 71 year old death.

Dean's Kidney Pills Show Lasting Cure Claims

Bridgeport residents report a permanent cure from kidney trouble after using Dean's Kidney Pills. Mrs John Doyle testifies her husband suffered headaches and kidney pains but improved quickly with the remedy and remained cured for years. She and others recommend the product. price is 50 cents and agents are Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo, New York.

Dean Bridgeport John Doyle Clarence St Conn Doan Foster-Milburn Co Buffato United

Lecture by Yale professor to open town talk at Town Hall

The town hears Prof W B Bailey of Yale University give an illustrated lecture on January 21 at the Town Hall. About 150 stereopticon slides will show pictures of major cities and New York slums. Slides are Yale property. Rootatuck Grange sets a special meeting for January 25. Alma Kaltschmidt has left for New Haven. Mrs M Barnum of Marmaroneck visited Mrs Charles E Minor. Overlook, W T Cole’s residence, to be finished in about three weeks. H Finch ill with indigestion. Mabel Camp of Waterbury visited Mrs H G Warner. Berkshire. Elizabeth McCarten died Monday after two weeks illness. survived by sister Mire Amaron.

Fred Beardsley Marjorie Pierce Marjorie Lewis Grace Sandford Bridgeport Smith's Theatre Mercury James Rae State Sunday School Union Methodist Church Fresh Pond Women's Aid Society First Baptist Church Brethren Kate Manzer John Barleycorn Robert G. Curtis South Main Street Housatonic Lodge Old Stratford Frank L. Curtis Andrew Graham James Sexton Patrick Timothy Ahern Timothy Ryan Michael Sek‘ton California Australia Japan Grace Murphy Edwards Boys Drewey Downey Florida Frank Edwards, Jr Samuel Lockwood and Son Pennsylvania William Tuttle Norwalk Charles Lane Fred Bilton Emma Goodwin New York Rev. C Bullock Yonkers W. B. Bailey Yale University Town Hall Rootatuck Grange Alma Kaltschmidt C. H. Finch New Haven M. Barnum Marmaroneck Charles E. Minor. Berkehire W. T. Cole H. Finch Mabel Camp Waterbury H. G. Warener Berkshire Elizabeth McCarten Mire Amaron

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