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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1913

Page

6

Fairfield Community Notes and Services Summary

Fairfield notices detail a bridgeport visit by Mrs. Aaieeee and Kathleen Bullard, with Amy Child and Tayright Jett planning winter in New York. A large crowd greeted the Sean pawned games event, and church activities include the Mihat Giatritt anniversary service at Bridgenost CB, a Sunday school teachers meeting, and a Green-Nel church event with a public supper.

Sentara Jeneie Briegport Aaieeee Seowen Ales Katleen Bullard Lovlae Weorayti Ie Enna Amy Child Jett Yon New York Io Tauira Wells Sean Mihat Giatritt Bridgenost CB Elon Bupday Architect Et Bridihes Patt Gepesfield Patlorest Beivese Eaafard New Tie Vie Fuer Paris Suniey Ssoierenliet Mire Itorwine George B Gorham Westport Janet Bae Bee Pee Ae Reit BEF Welvon Garang Mine Adaline Fannie Schreidt Mise Warde Mamie Harrison Miles Busan Edwanis Mise Braman ‘Filner Mabel Edwarde Atlee Frasces Aise Mildred St Hier Mine Frel- Wade Sieg Myrne Bush Minentzer Mier Stina Grochttle Minen Grochelle Tarry Bush Alber Bush Georem Fiichecex Frank Jod ‘Eards Howard Beene Male Ernest Grochelis James Kucus Willem Een Mie Effie Mullet Heideeport Gould Chelithaw New Fork

Unclear 19th Century Speech on Political Event

Fragmentary OCR text mentions senators, guests, and a ceremonial gathering in a warm area last evening. Details on place, names, or outcomes are not decipherable. no clear event or organization is identifiable from the readable phrases.

Newman Ant Aronibadd Meelf_ama Cosnty Hesath George Agay Kuuethiy

Controversial Life Insurance Ad Prompts Public Inquiry

A blemished advertorial from a prominent life insurer campaign details claims about disease risks and applicant screening. It cites purported remedies and products and mentions doctors and firms, prompting scrutiny of advertising ethics and public health misinformation.

Local Social News From Southport and Nearby

Social notices from Southport include Ruth Nichole returning from Bridgeport, Miss Marion Servis hosting a party next Tuesday, and Miss Carrie Sherwood visiting Brookfield friends. Engagement announced for Ruth Hewkins and M. Himore Bracken of Norwalk. Mrs. Alfred Wakeman visits from New Haven. Mary E. Dingee stays with the Bedfords in New York.

Pequot Adrian Pinte Ruth Nichole Wes Bridgeport Arthur Marion Servis cUline Dusinere Ruth Hewkins M. Himore Bracken Norwalk Carrie Sherwood Brook- Mias Mary E. Dingee Edward T. Bedford New York City Alfred J. Wakeman New Haven Tom

Local Notes From Greenfield Hill And Bridgeport

Mrs Bradley Peery confined at home with attack. George Gorham returns from Westport. Mission Study Class meets at Parsonage Thursday at o'clock. Thomas Kelly of Toledo entertained by Afra Simon Fable and sister. Miss Florence Banks visiting sister. Miss Jessie Van Vilkenbers recovering from illness. Cunningham sisters of Stratford to perform in Coronavil at armory Jan 28 to benefit St Vincent's hospital. Ladies Aid Society Stratford Baptist to hold church supper Jan 23 at 4 30. John Jackman of Stratford Avenue a guest of brother George Jackman on North Avenue. Horace Hanks visiting relatives in Spring time.

Bradley Peery Aer George Gorham Westport George Merwin Ladies’ Ald Society Stratfield Baptist Church John Jackman Stratfield George Jackman North Avenue Bridgeport Horace Hanks

Newtown Amid Local Affairs and Health Notes

The record notes Mrs. John H. Blackman of Sandy Hook showing slight improvement and recovery hope with Dr. W C Kennedy in attendance. Community projects include interior remodeling at Castle Hopain and a library cake and fool sale raising funds. Newtown’s 1932 vital statistics report 32 marriages, 32 births, and 54 deaths.

John H. Blackman Sandy Hook W. C. Kennedy W. W. Finch Blackman Merry Free Public Library Sunny Hook H.W. Oppe Bert Thrall, Jr Newtown Maistroek Parmenset Amd Peoorde Fegletrar Oscar Pitaschier A. B. Reed Bridgeport Reynolds Atetic Federation Conarepe Jon Comerega

Newtown Notes Highlight Local meeting and Games

Community update from Newtown reports a January men’s club meeting at a shared hall with Deputy Sheriff A Makeman in charge and N Tieman Sr overseeing the literary program. A Saturday basketball result shows Newtown High scoring 24 over Bridgeport Juniors, with next week’s split game against Sheltons tentatively planned. The piece also notes the passing of Lester Warner of New Milford and praises his upbringing, plus a brief health tip for Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound.

Ation Ledger Beach Newtown A. Makeman N. Tieman Town Hall Snewtown High Schooleam Bridgeport Newtown High School Lester Warner New Milford Crior

Westport parish reports record year at Church of the Assumption

Rev. J J Duggan presents 1912 year report showing total receipts about 7 1111 with 1 062 22 on hand start of year and regular and extra revenues rising to record levels. Mortgage nearly paid, debt reduced to 200, property valued around 78 000 and 24 000 spent on church improvements.

J. J. Duegan Church of the Assumption Welock Prompew Pather du ‘Dewar Cill Father Duggan Westport George Allen Syracuse Ino Christchurch Holy Name Society of the Patrick Oates Fordham University Charles B. Strayer New York Metropolitan Museum of Carleton Adams George Warren Prince Edward Island Newark N. J Mary Lehn Embalmers Supply Company John H Weed Samuel Hodge Chauncey Barlow Hodge John K. Gault Compa Street 5. Ni B. T Company Henry Bischinck

Osteopaths to Meet at Strat Mela Banquet

At the semi annual gathering of the osteopaths of the State at the Strat Mela Saturday afternoon an attendance of about is expected at the banquet and business meeting. Papers will be read by Dr. I. J. Draper of Camden N J Dr. W. H Andrus of Hartford and Dr Harriet L Van Deusen of this city.

I. J. Draper Camden W. H Andrus Hartford

Written on Faces- Tired, Aching Feet

An advertisement promotes a foot remedy TIZ claiming fast relief from corns and pains. It urges readers to buy a 25 cent package at druggists or mail for a free trial from Waller Luther Dodge & Co. in Chicago. It warns against substitutes and implies long-term misery without the product.

Department OF General Store Waller Luther Dodge & Co Wabash Ave Chicago Ill

Audubon Group Presses Tariff to Ban Egret Plumes

National Audubon Society leaders backed by farmers sportsmen and women urge Congress to impose a prohibitive tariff on egret feathers at Schedule II hearings. They argue plume trade harms agriculture, wildlife and ecosystems across New York Louisiana Missouri New Jersey Oregon and California.

York National Association of Audubon Bodess Ways and Means Committee of Congress New York Louisiana Missouri New Jersey Oregon California National Audubon Federation of Women's Clubs Campfire Club New York Zoological Society Long Island Sportsmen's Association American Game Protective Amsorclation Florida Congress Senator Root Beths Audubon Organization Ward United States T. Gilbert Pearson National Association of Audubon Societies Broadway

Woman Speaker Featured at Chautauqua Program

The Bridgeport Pastor's Association will host a fourth sonnet Chautauqua with guest Gertrude Breslau Hunt of Chicago. She will discuss vital modern social welfare questions and social hygiene aims. Hunt is noted as a powerful woman lecturer whose talks emphasize kindness and reform to aid the weak and poor.

Bridgeport South Congregational First Methodist Gerrude Breslau Hunt Chicago

Tramps Back to Maine After Futile Quest for Job

A Maine man named Wes Thomas Ryan, once famed financially, traveled to Washington seeking a Senate Doorkeeper post. Supported by Senators Johnson Gardner and Rep McGilibuddy, he claimed to be down and out with one arm and hoped for patronage. After staying in Washington too long he left for Bridgeport then Portland, citing premature control issues and a lack of letters or telegraphic credentials as he declined to stay.

Wes Thomas Ryan Fred Johnson Charities Department Portland Johnson and Gardner McGilibcuddy Washington Sach Senate House Bridgeport

Battleship to Vera Cruz for Protection

Washington reports the navy department plans to send a battleship to Vera Cruz to ease American fears of disorder amid threatened Mexican rebel attacks. One vessel, possibly the Giantinamo, is under consideration for the assignment.

Vera Cruz Washington Navy Department Giantinamo Cubs

Child Health Advice Promoted by May 1923 Property Ad

An OCR fragment shows a 1923 maternal health notice praising Cuticura remedies for infant care and sleep deprivation. It includes a testimonial from Mrs Husky about relief for a nine day old baby, mentioning Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Soap, with prices and distributor notes.

Union St. Wesfield Mra Husky Caliours T. Boston Osema

Easton Social Roundup and Local News Notes

Mr and Mrs Fred Felges hosted a whist party in Plattsville with a long list of attendees. Other items mention visits, school staff changes, illness absences, and a hospital stay. An ad touts Foley Kidney Pills with a patient testimonial after a fifteen year kidney and bladder ailment.

W. P. Broyles Foley F. E. Bri Stratford Avenue Sixth Street

Southington votes bonds for new Grammer School Building

A Southington town meeting approved issuing 50 100 worth of bonds to fund a new grammar school building. The move signals local investment in education and will impact municipal finances and future property taxes.

Ananias Southington Grammer

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