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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1909

Page

6

People's Forum Boudeen Replies to Dr Trecartin

Major Thomas Boudren answers Dr. Trecartin arguing General Orders do not require vaccination for Connecticut militia recruits while naval recruits are vaccinated. He rejects expanding naval practices to militia and says medical reform should not coerce soldiers, noting the profession’s pushiness and the safety of recruits.

People's Forum Boudeen DR. Trecartin Connecticut Farmer Navy Maj Thomas Boudren

City curbing contracts awarded to two firms

A reader claims the director of public works let the 20 inch Main Street curbing contract to two different contractors, assigning one side to each firm. The notice questions the bidding and cites potential costs over 200.

Yuiter

Express Business Complains of Rail Station Condition

A street committee accuses the Connecticut Co. of neglecting the front of the station with piled boxes beer barrels and carcasses of beef blocking Water Street and the access ramp. An observer praises the Venetian Quartet and notes a successful entertainment in M E Hall with Miss Frances Smith.

dutor_ Farmer Street Connecticut Co Golden Hill Street Chapman Water Street New York

Weber's Steeplechase Restaurant to Open on Sunday

Robert Weber will open his pavilion restaurant at Steeplechase Island next Sunday serving shore dinners and a la carte meals daily through mid night. Fresh daily seafood and meats will be used and delivered from markets via the island bridge. Edward J. Madigan will supervise service with courteous staff and special banquet pricing available.

Robert Weber Steeplechase Island Weber Edward J. Madigan Madigan

Many Time Table Changes In R R Summer Schedule

Disappointment at Bridgeport station as travelers miss trains due to new summer timetable taking effect Sunday. The 9 03 express left at 8 51 causing several to be late. This year changes are more numerous than usual with differences up to ten minutes between old and new times.

Bridgeport New York

Ladies' Aid Society Meet At German Reformed Church

The Ladies' Aid Society of the German Reformed Church on Congress street will meet tomorrow at 2 30 for business and social purposes with entertainment by Mesdames Kost Wagner Maier and Mrs Fischer. Children Day is observed next Sunday with Sunday school at 10 and a 10 30 service. a new baptismal font gifted by Nicholas Schweizer and children will be used. Misses Mathilda and Esther Gotthardt, daughters of Mr and Mrs Chas Gotthardt, visit Mr and Mrs Jas Edwards at their Huntington Conn country residence.

Ladies’ Aid Society The German Reformed Church Congress Street Chris Kost Phil Wagner Fred Maier Geo. Fischer Nicholas Schweier Mathilda Esther. Gotthardt Chas. Gotthardt Jas. Edwards Huntington Conn

Supreme Court upholds 15 percent loan charge limit

Five decisions delivered by the Supreme Court in New area yesterday include Hartford county cases where two women as agents of D. H. Tolman were found guilty of charging over 15 percent interest. The court affirmed the lower court fines, rejecting a demurrer and ruling the 1907 act constitutional.

Supreme Court New Area Nhe Hartford County D. H. Tolman Superior Court Minnie Hurlburt Addie Umberfield Ralph Wheeler Baldwin

Merrill Company Promises $2.50 Checks For Free

Thousands rush to 1161 Broadway New York seeking $2.50 in checks worth full value with no work or return required. The firm claims this is the greatest offer ever and urges a postal request today before the opportunity ends.

New York Merrill Company Broadway

Auction sale of twelve room dwelling at 80 Prospect Street

Tomorrow at 2:00 p m A Elwood Son auctioneers will sell a fine twelve room dwelling at No 80 Prospect Street City to the highest bidder The house features modern improvements hardwood floors steam heat cemented cellar storm windows doors and summer screens It is within five minutes of the city center and offers a great residential investment opportunity.

Elwood & Son Prospect Street City Ady

Heather Wins Motor Race to Bermuda

In Bermuda at St Georges the New York Bermuda motor boat race concluded with Richard Levering’s Heather finishing first among four moored boats. The vessel completed the course in the early hours, marking Heather as the leading craft in the contest.

Heather Bermuda United Press St. Georges New York- Bermuda Richmond Levering

Summer gown sale and decorative crafts in the Furniture Rooms

Four remaining summer gowns in fine batiste pongee color marked down from 15.00 to 10.00. White pattern gowns, embroidery trimmed for graduation gowns ranging 3.50 to 23.50. Stockings on special at 50 cents, black gauze silk lisle with reinforced wear areas. Brass etching items displayed for gifts. Tea room offers luncheon, salads, bouillon, sandwiches, cake, iced drinks. Gifts for weddings suggested in furniture rooms.

Attractive Stockings Offered Below Second-Rate Prices

A dealer promotes first quality stockings for misses and children at bargain prices. The seller notes high demand and urges quick purchase to take advantage of the reduced costs due to manufacturer terms.

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