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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1914

Page

6

Notice of John Street construction assessment details

Notice lists construction costs of 10182 55 with city payment 5091 33 and 5091 42 assessed amounts. Includes assessments against City of Bridgeport 224 37 Perch Company 4865 82 Harman 166 20 and several entities including Diaminating Co 842 08 Hiram D Gates 457 05 Wheel and Wedd Bending Co 332 & W. Berritt Company 168 87 Omans iss 90 John R 188 36 Martin 216 06 and others 479 21 204 88 dated June 1 1914 City Clerk Alex H Robinson.

John Street Broad Street Courtland Street Stateriur Martin Eel and Wi Bending Co W. L Web

Shrieking militant denounces police at horse show

A disorderly scene unfolded at a horse show as a protesting militant shouted at police and was later restrained. Adbert Dickinson, 18, of Stretford, was taken into custody during the disturbance after investigators, led by Detective Scopterts, responded to the confrontation on Friday at the horse stables.

Adbert Dickinson Stretford Scopterts Aecn Collin Horse Streat Stables

Mayor Names Men to Build New Stratford Avenue Bridge

Mayor Wilson names a seven member commission to build the Stratford Avenue bridge. Members include Gilbert Goodbridge of Bryant Electric, William Allen of Crane Valve Co, Richard H. Murphy of Frank Miller Lumber Co, James Coulter of Automatic Bachine Co, and other officials. The mayor chairs the panel. No vehicular traffic on Stratford while work proceeds. pedestrians may cross on pontoons.

Wilson Stratford Avenue Gilbert Goodbridge Bryant Electric Inc Clinton Avenue William Allen Crane Valve Co Lenox Avenue Richard H. Murphy Frank Miller Lumber Co Eeera of Education Congress Street James Coulter Automatic Bachine Co Hough Avenue

Senate expected vote on repeal of tolls tonight

Washington June 38 The Senate resumed consideration of the tolls exemption repeal bill and an expected vote was to occur before adjournment. Two set speeches were planned before Senator Simmons asked for the vote. Senators La Follette and Poindexter were to speak, and the proposed amendment would reserve United States sovereignty over the Panama Canal.

Washington Senate Simmons la Follette Poindexter United States Panama Canal

Militia Encampment Moves to Fisher's Island Fort

The local Coast Artillery Corps battalion orders its annual encampment for June 18 to 27. Companies 4, 11, 14, Hospital Corps and band assemble at State Armory at 6 am June 18 under Major Louis J. Herrmann. Eight train cars carry units from Bridgeport Stamford Greenwich Norwalk and Danbury to Fort G. H. Wright Fisher's Island for duty on 12 inch gun battery and mortar batteries.

Coast Artillery Corps Coast Artillery Hospital Corps State Armory Mainstreet Louis J. Herrmann Bridgeport Stamford Greenwich Norwalk Danbury Fort G. H. Wright Fisher's Island

Woman's face cut when autos crash near Campville station

Torrington June 8 An automobile owned by Tony Giorgia of Waterbury and driven by his son and a car owned and driven by Emory Kilmer of this place were badly damaged in a collision just north of Campville station last night. The Waterbury car with five occupants was bound north. One of the women at Giorgia's machine received cuts on the face from glass. The others escaped injury. Both cars were towed to Torrington.

Torrington Tony Giorgia Waterbury Emory Kilmer Campville Giorgia

Thaw's Counsel Seeks Bail Release in Extradition Case

Concord New Hampshire June 8. Applica tion was filed today in the supreme court by counsel for Harry K. Thaw for his release on bail pending consideration by the court of the extradition case by which the state of New York seeks to remove him from New Hampshire.

Concord N. H Supreme Court Harry EK Thaw New York Hampshire

Cuticura Soap and Ointment Help Child’s Eczema

A New Haven woman recalls how she treated her daughter's facial eczema in 1912 by tying the child's hands to stop scratching and applying Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She reports improvement after several weeks, noting the face became clear.

Middletown Axe New Haven Conn Small A. Biagne

Outicura Soap Cures Man's Inflamed Boils in Montello

Mrs. Clara Stevens of 24 Albion Street Montello Brockton Massachusetts reports her husband suffered inflamed painful boils that started as white heads spread across face and hands causing sleeplessness. After trying various remedies he used Outicura Soap and Outicura Ointment and was cured. April 12 1913. Outicura Soap priced 25 cents.

Albion St Montello Brockton Mass Clara Stevens

Summer Millinery Special Values Offer Wide Range

Offer highlights a large selection of millinery with prices about half of competitors. Includes a discount table listing items from 25c to 10.00 and features flowers white wings and white ostrich materials for summer hats. Contains dense pricing and product mentions typical of a department store ad.

Chopin’s Life and Death Through Passion and Song

Frederick Chopin, born February 22, 1809, rises from Polish roots to Parisian fame, guided by family, friendship, and love. His illness worsens in Majorca and London, aided by George Sand, sister Guin, and Countess Potocka, until he dies October 17, 1849, after a final sacred tribute.

Frederick Chopin Nicholas Chopin Chopin Amelia lLiszt Russia Adolphe Nourrit Naples Constantin Gladowska Warsaw Conseresci Atsaw Wola Warsaw Conservatory Pere la Chaise Paris Secarcely M. Dudevant George Sand Marquis de Custine Europe Ano Marquis Opin George | Sand Nohant Majorca Palma Plano Madam Sand London Cadaver Scotland Arts Vendone No Poland Guin Dél- Phine Potcka Nicé Stradello Marcello George Sands Guamann Que Gutmann Sloving Mozart Umberto Sorrentino

Hungarian Independents Organize in Bridgeport Led by Rev Ludman

A Bridgeport Czech Hungarian community document outlines the Independent party of Hungary led by Count Karolyi. It argues for universal suffrage, press and speech freedom, and an end to censorship, claiming broad support among Hungarians in Hungary and abroad. The local movement under Rev Alexander Ludman reports strong growth and an upcoming visit by a prominent Independent party member.

Alexander Ludman A. S. Glen Connecticut Count Karolyi Independent Party of Hungary Hungary United States Karolyi Independent Party of Fke Party of Louis Kossuth Socialist Party of Hungary America Independent Party Hungarian Independent Movement Bridgeport

Fathers Close Mission at St Charles Church

The St Charles R C church wrapped up a two week Vin centian mission led by Fathers Walsh Gorman and Maine with a mass for the dead at 5 after large turnout by thousands for both morning and evening services.

St. Charles R. C Walsh Gorman Maine

Weather forecast for New Haven and region

An area of high pressure centers over Georgia with low pressure over North Dakota, bringing typical summer weather. Showers have been widespread in the northern districts east of the Rocky Mountains. Huron, South Dakota reports the heaviest rain at 1.80 inches. Tonight generally fair, with moderate winds. Tuesday likewise fair. Light required for drivers at 7:54 PM. Sunrise 4:19 AM, sunset 7:24 PM.

Georgia North Dakota Rocky Mountains Huron S. D

Curtain sale at Smith-Murray Co. in Cluny area

The Smith-Murray Co. advertises a cash and low prices sale on curtains across varieties including Scotch Sage Irish point and muslin designs in white, ecru and Arabian. Scrim patterns offered by the yard with bordered effects, summer suited. Priced 1.50 to 2.25 per pair across Irish point and all over styles, with Mossy laundered and pilcot edging options noted.

Jail Sentence for Norwalk Rioter Strikes in Silk Mill

Anthony Markisz of Norwalk was fined 25 dollars and jailed 30 days by Judge Walsh in common pleas court for wilful destruction of property during a strike at the Richard Muller silk mill in Norwalk last February. He was arrested on a writ after forfeiting a 100 dollar bond. defense cited a misunderstanding over date.

Richard Muller Norwalk Anthony Markisz Walsh Common Pleas Court Markisz Taylor Judes

Desirable Home for Children in Westport Conn

Desirable home offering thirty years experience raising children in a Westport farm setting. Ten minutes from post office, small acre with electric lights bath toilet and in-house phone. Garden fruit and fresh eggs daily. Large playground gymnasium handball court and roller skating floor. Reasonable terms. Apply Madam Eddy Lock Box 36 Westport Conn. ap farmer Want Ads, One Cent 2 Word.

Westport Conn Madam Eddy Hart

Anniversary Mass for Father Lynch Observed

Walter White, known as Silk Hat Harry, a New York burler, was sentenced to 25 years in Sing Sing. Cleveland’s Light Commissioner reports May figures show three cent ght pays city profits. Postmaster General Burleson asks Congress for urgent appropriation of 425,080 to run expenses of the parcels yest service.

St. Charles William H. Lynch Father Lynch The Mise P. J. McGivney J. P F. Callahan Washington Connsuldeacon J. W. Husaion Walter McElroy New Haven J. Z. Murphy Angelo DeToro J. H. Seifermann Thomas B. Gloster B. J. Plurkett T. P. Mulcahy A. E. Komara Lynch Walter White New York Silk Hat Harry Sing Sing Cleveland Burleson Congress

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