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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1909

Page

6

Waists and Suits Department Offers Splendid Values Tomorrow

In the Waists and Suit Department a remarkable collection of values is set for tomorrow’s selling Wise buyers should arrive early Lingerie Waists with pin tuck yokes and embroidery fronts long sleeves Lingerie Waists with lace yokes and tuckings long sleeves lace trim Wide range of yarn dyed mescaline waists 2.95 Tailor made tub skirts in white cadet navy tan and polka dot 1.25 to 3.95 Jumper dresses in new styles priced around 2.95 Repp outing suits with semi fitted coats and inlaid shawl collars 6.95 Poplin outing suits 6.95 Bathing suits for women and children in Mohair and other fabrics priced from 1.50 to 2.95 Second floor displays noted.

Wallace Wales Ficor

Strong Defense for Harry Thaw

White Plains July 16 Thaw began a disciplined routine of physical and mental training to prepare for his trial testimony on July 26 before Judge Mills. The state urged private alienist examinations, while Mills insisted on open court questioning. Thaw pledged honesty and insisted the judge evaluate any insanity claims. he challenged alienists and predicted a favorable decision regardless of their evidence.

White Plains N. J Harry K. Thaw Matteawan Mack Duchess County Thaw Mills Stanford White White Tad Tam Deathlon Tam Sang

Social Personal Notices Highlight Local Gatherings

About 40 youths gathered at Bernard Lelbscher home at 3061 Main St for a lawn party with lanterns and refreshments. Mrs. E B Shephard was surprised by a visit from Y P S C of the South Congregational church. Mrs. Shephard plans to attend the Silver Bay conference. Mrs. John Hudson enjoyed a birthday anniversary gathering at 361 Newfield Ave. Natalie Augusta Newman celebrated her 15th birthday with friends at 125 Laurel Ave. Henry Lush, son of Patrolman Charles Lush, returns from a three month trip to San Francisco to visit his sister Mrs. Robert Birmingham. Doctors A Fischer and J P Karpse Hartford, Bellevue graduates, were entertained by Morris T Horwitz. Charity and friends plan a Port Jefferson outing Monday July at 1 30 p m, with reduced tickets from Mrs. M H Ford. The annual Ladies Tickets outing must be returned or paid before boat departure.

E. B. Shephard Y. P C. EB South Congregational Church John Hudson Newfield Avenue Natalie Augusta Newman Laurel Avenue Miss Newman Henry Lush Charles Lush Mrs Robert Birmingham San Francisco Cal Charity Port Jefferson L. L Bridgeport Park City M. H. Ford Ate Murray John

Weston May Walk Back to New York

J Edward Payson Weston reports from Utah his 4000 mile walk from New York to San Francisco nears completion. He notes offers from several cities to host testimonial lectures on his return to help with losses and to promote the walking ethos. He seeks assurances within two weeks for lecture engagements to continue public career.

Edward Payson Weston Cal New York Francisco Tall Pacific Allroad Company Utah New Yor San Francisco Aerrange

Bedbug Commentary Promotes Cyrus Presto Killer Ad

An advertisement-like note urges use of Cyrus Presto Killer for Bedbugs to protect children’s clothing while away from home. It promotes that the product costs 25 cents and claims effective bedbug elimination to prevent negative impressions about a home among friends.

Cyrus Presto

Walk from San Francisco to New York in 100 days

A fragment from the New York Times cites a claim that one can reach New York from San Francisco by direct route in 100 days. The writer notes opposition from three friends but plans to undertake the walk as salvation for youth and health, while lamenting an awful appetite.

Southern Pacific Railroad San Francisco Newae New York Times

Yale Athletics Bring $110000 From Season Totals

New Haven report shows Yale athletics accounting for large profits in football and baseball. Football receipts totaled $72,641.32 with major costs including travel and hotel expenses and training. Baseball receipts reached $33,161.30 with travel and equipment costs, while track and boating ran larger losses than gains.

New Haven Yale Football Association Harvar Mge Princeton Brown Holy Cross Harvard New York Pennsylvania Philadelphia Tufts Syracuse Dartmouth the Athletic Association Boston A. A Boating Association Boat Club

Yearly account shows funding for Yale field and Olympic games

The ledger itemizes expenditures of 430.75 for goods, 32498.04 for the training table, 2633.05 for Gale's Ferry table, 2182.53 for Yale field maintenance, and 3500 to the Olympic games fund. It leaves a year end balance of 906.61 from total receipts of 110986.23.

Gale's Ferry Yale Field

National Solons Cross Bats In Swatfest Today

Washington July 16 minority House members duel Democrats and Republicans in an charity baseball game at American League park. John Tenor organized the GOP team. Garner leads the Democrats with a slate of lawmakers from Kentucky Chicago New Jersey and more. Key figures include Sunny Jim Sherman Uncle Joe and Nick Longworth among others.

Washington John Tenor Pennsylvania Congress John Garner Texas Sunny Jim” Sherman Uncle Joe Taft Garner Braves Oilie James Kentucky Ollie McDermott Chicago Kinkle New Jersey Heflin Alabama Robinson Arkansas Hughes Finnis J. Garrett Tennessee O'Connell Massachusetts Nick” Longworth Anthony Kansas Cole Ohio Butler Bennett New York Thomas Burke Denby Michigan Gaines West Virginia Hawley Oregon Tenor Slomp Virginia Sargent James Hefin Vreeland

Solicitor With Cheerful Nerve Faces Old a Repeat Claim

A man claiming to solicit labor union book ads returned to city hall and tried to collect funds again. Some officials nearly paid, but most declined. He boasted the book was on the level, while last year’s victims still await refunds. Also an extraordinary clearance sale at E H Diton & Co 105 Main St offering drastic markdowns.

E. H. Diton & Co Main St Stratgeld Hotel PA Oftic, CO Mary Street Parisian Optical Co Manufac Stratfield Hotel

Pin Local Lodge Plans Field Day at Lighthouse Point

Pin Local Lodge Rooms Golden Hill lodge No. 22 F. B. L. will send a 50 member delegation to the Fraternal Benefi League field day at Lighthouse Point on Saturday June 24. Grounds are reserved. Admission by button or badge. A gavel gift from Supreme President Hugh Gibb will go to the council with the largest 1909 net membership gain. Bridgeport committee: J B Johnson Charles G Fanning and Mrs Sadie McNaughton.

Golden Hill Lodge Lighthouse Point Hugh Gibb Bridgeport J. B. Johnson Charles G. Fanning Sadie McNaughton

Famous playwright gets first papers

Charles Klein, noted author of The Music Master, obtained his first papers yesterday. He and his wife drove from Rowayton to prove he was born in London 42 years ago. A longtime resident of the country, Klein wrote The District Attorney seventeen years ago, a play about municipal corruption.

Charles Klein Rowayton London

Arab Patrol Dinner for Shrine Convention at Louisville

Forty members of the Arab Patrol linked with Pyramid Temple Nobles of the Mystic Shrine attended a Louisville Shrine convention dinner at Lehmann's shore house. Lou Bristol served as toastmaster. Forty place settings were prepared. The group reviewed convention incidents and expressed high enjoyment of the occasion.

Arab Patrol Pyramid Temple Mystic Shrine Louisville Lehmann Shore House Lou Bristol

Deserted wives form a trust to reclaim Johnson loot

In San Francisco a group of deserted wives and fiances formed a corporation to pool their claims against Christian Johnson alias Madson, the bigamist swindler. They elected Mrs Josephine Henninger of Oakland as president and hired counsel to recover funds from his safe deposit and press charges on additional bigamy counts. The plan aims to seize Johnson's money and pursue further legal action, uniting the women in a common effort.

United Press San Francisco Fiances Relief Corporation Unlimited Christian Johnson Madson Johnson Mra Josephine Henninger Oakland

Persia's Ruler Will Be Deposed

Special from United States reports Teheran amid fighting as Shah seeks refuge in the Russian legation and Nationalists push toward toppling the monarchy. Russian forces and diplomats maneuver to secure terms, while rumors point to a Russian backed succession and a potential new shah. Casualties mount as rebels clash with Loyalists and looting is suppressed in the turmoil.

United States Teheran Linkhoff Central Square Snarsky Rasvin Persia Liakhoff Vienna Es Sultan Ruschs Vemana Tade Fegent Dui Lattice Ail Whi

Weather Outlook for New Haven July 16

The forecast calls for showers tonight and Saturday fog. A disturbance near Lake Superior has moved east along the St Lawrence river, bringing warm muggy conditions with scattered showers in the lake region and in parts of New England. High pressure to the west brings pleasant weather in western sections. Locally expect warm, muggy conditions with possible showers this afternoon or tonight, Saturday cloudy in the morning, then pleasant. Sunday should be fair.

United Press New Haven Lake Superior St. Lawrence Lake England

Glidden Tourists Reach Fifth Day Run Toward Minneapolis

The Glidden tourists completed a fifth day run from La Crosse toward Minneapolis, a distance of 176.8 miles. The group expected two days in Minneapolis with rough road south of the city causing some car trouble as attendees noted the tough pace and wear on tires.

United la Crosse Wis Minneapolis Seneta Minneapolta

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kline Brothers THE Money Back Acre Lancaster Ladies’ Suit Department Kline E. H. Dillon E. H. Dillon & CO Harry Thaw Bernard Lelbscher Main Street Weston Yale Athletics PIN Smith-Murray Co Sam Harris Fairfield Avenue Water Street Crawford Laundry Shah
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