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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1911
Page
4
This store claims practically unlimited varieties in untrimmed hats trimmings and ostrich feathers with a matchlessly large selection of desirable new goods. It promises quick, money saving hat and trimming choices and asserts prices are about one third lower than elsewhere.
E H Dillon and Co announce outside service between Boston and New York operated by Maine Steamship Company. The new vessels Bunker Hill Massachusetts and Old Colony will sail from Boston and New York at 4 P M, offering modern ocean steamship design with doubled hulls, automatic sprinklers, four cargo elevators, and luxurious interiors featuring social halls, grill rooms, and staterooms for 914 passengers, aiming to match or surpass the Harvard and Yale service.
South Norwalk July 1 Barbers James Molas and Luigi were fined a total of 29 dollars in city court after convictions for practicing without a state license. Cases were prosecuted by the State Barbers Commission. Counsel for the defendants accused two commission members. attorney John Cuneo said he would not appeal.
New Haven July 1 Aviator Nels J Nelson of New Britain after two years as an amateur built three own design planes. He recently flew over Lighthouse Point and Bristol and New Britain, plans a more ambitious display in New Haven this afternoon and may be hired for July Fourth.
South Norwalk July 1 Joel H. White a local merchant is out on $50 bail to stand trial next Monday for horsewhipping Hazel White 11 and Charlotte Lockwood 6. Mrs Lockwood alleged he used a vile name after he protested their play in hay piles while he raked. The girls say White struck them with a horsewhip in anger.
Local motor boat enthusiasts prepare for a 60 mile Fourth of July regatta under the combined yacht clubs. Six clubs join Bridgeport Park City Pequonnock Miamogue Mohawk and Berkshire with about 30 entrants. events include best corrected time and prizes from Bridgeport Motor Co and Canton Mass. Eidas will serve as stake boat while judges chosen from each club.
A terse note directs attention to an enclosure for Madame Helie at the care press. The visible fragment suggests a formal request or acknowledgment related to editorial or press matters. Names, dates, and locations are not fully legible.
An article urges careful, informed hair care noting hair is a skin modification. It warns against harsh brushing, strong shampoos, heavy oils, and glycerin, recommending light scalp massage and mild shampoo to preserve fullness and texture.
Evelyn S. recommends internal and external olive oil use to rebuild flesh. Take a dessert spoonful daily two hours after meals and warm oil rubs twice weekly to improve skin. Alberta asks for guidance and the adviser promises conscientious, judgment-based advice with no fixed rules. Copyright by Jessie Louise Nolton.
Nelson predicts Wolgast will trim Owen Moran at Frisco next Tuesday. He notes Wolgast’s greater stamina and power after both he and Moran stopped him in prior fights. Nelson recalls being stopped by Moran after a jaw blow and by Wolgast when outboxed in earlier rounds. He claims Wolgast lacks true scientific boxing, while Moran’s punching power impressed observers.
Danny Morgan defends Brown as the true champion while recounting Wolgast Moran bouts and Moran’s victories over Murphy. Morgan notes Hogan and a planned Boston bout with Pat Moore fell through for drawing concerns, as Moore’s manager James Forest claims Brown dodges genuine opponents.
Lawrence defeated New Bedford 9 to 3 in Lawrence. Brockton beat Lynn 9 to 5 in Brockton. Lowell edged Fall River 8 to 7 in Lowell. Worcester defeated Havard in Worcester with a high scoring 11 to ?
Sport Notes of Interest reports Jim Rice signs a ten year extension with Columbia, boosting his salary by 500 dollars annually due to a standout season. Also notes Ralph De Palma to race Simplex at Brighton Beach on July 4 against Bob Barret in Blitzen, while Skipper Eley suffers a back injury and poor sleep from pain.
B A Bulkley’s stables depart Mount Kisco for Hohokus New Jersey to contest several July 4 races. The string includes Raffles Miss Jay Roy Sim Kohl Miss Arion Pauline Arleen Halloween with stakes from 1500 to 2000 dollars. Raffles is the favorite likely to run 2 08 for a half mile.
The funeral of Jerome William Beardsley drew a large crowd from Mile Hill with Rev. Alexander Steele officiating. Pallbearers included Charles Tilson Frank Tilson George Burr and others. The Berkshire Cemetery interment followed. Also described are Ladies Afternoon Whist Club at Beach Memorial Library six high scorers and rosebud favors, a Stratfield luncheon for Courtright System Musical Kindergarten teachers, Miss Lucy Wright hosting Miss Clarise Botsford a birthday surprise for Mrs Pedrie of New York and a Sandy Hook Library fundraiser netting $30. A note praises local library efforts and youth reading, urging continued support and volunteerism.
By virtue of an execution from the Court of Common Pleas the liquor license number 295 for sale of spirituous liquors at 383 Hancock Avenue Bridgeport will be sold to the highest bidder fourteen days after July 1 1911 at 10 o clock in the forenoon at the public sign post in Bridgeport. Sheriff Max Cohen will oversee the sale with fees.
Local jeweler M. J. Buechter advertises right stone at the right price in varied jewelry designs at 48 Fairfield Avenue near Middle Street. A Sunday matinee excursion on the Park City steamer to Port Jefferson departs 1:30 PM and returns 6 PM with reduced round trip fares, inviting a pleasant Sound sail in early July.
Forestville reports three burglaries with one victim, Frank Miller, losing 65 dollars from his trousers. A bright flash woke him at 3:15 AM. two other homes were ransacked with no valuables taken. Suspects believed linked to a Bristol job. In Carthage, Mo after prison release for stealing a cornet, a man wed and vanished with his bride’s jewelry and the cornet of the band leader.
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