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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1912

Page

8

Fairfield Wages War on Mosquitoes This Summer

The Fairfield Improvement Association tackles the mosquito menace with drainage and trenching. A contracted firm will exterminate pests across the riverbank area with an $8,400 seasonal cost and annual $560 for five years, backed by officials Oliver G. Jennings and others who seek citizen contributions to the fund.

Fairfield U S Peter Danbury Road Eeen Oliver G. Jennings Presient Charles B. Jennings Et Ce Forbes Elmore 3. Banks Clarence B. Sturges Fred E. Northrop

Appendicitis explained and home remedies urged

Doctor notes appendicitis as an ancient ailment caused by constipation and intestinal crowding. He prescribes warm enemas, herbal applications over the appendix, and a regimen of liquids and rest, avoiding laxatives, plus postconvalescent light foods and quietude. East Dayton letter also advises eye strain check and a salt water sip morning routine for headaches.

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Stepney Social Fete Honors Miss Hayes With China Tea Set

Miss Hayes daughter of cliff Stephen B Hayes and a popular schoolteacher received a fine Haviland china tea set from Rev F W Sawyer at a party attended by about fifty guests from Stepney and nearby towns including Mrs P Randolph Bradley who sang during the evening A church luncheon followed at the Methodist church and a children’s day concert featured scripture readings prayers songs and recitations by local students and teachers The Steady stream of visits and notes of thanks closed with residents sharing refreshments and socializing before departures

Miss Hayes Cliff Stephen B. Hayes F. W. Sawyer P. Randolph Bradley Ridgelawns Redding Methodist Church Hal Grad Mr. Dunn William Beardsley Ebele Ida Tyrrell Carolyn Osborne Elbert Hull Bridgeport Arthur J Dunn New Haven Oscar Plumb Beatrice Stephen B. Hayes Louis Snow J. P Theodore One Sarah Nelson Columbia University New York City Trinity Rectory Town Hall Connecticut Woman’s Suffrage Association Newtown Rex Alexander Steele A. L. Livermore Redding Ridge Edward Porritt Hartford Edward Porrit Sandy Hook W. L. Carpenter Hawleyville Silver Keys Circle St. Rose's Trinity Notes J. H. George St. Luke St. Bambay Christchurch Daniel G. Beers E. L Johnson A. B. Blakeman Frank Wright Ladies of Trinity Guild Knights of King Arthur A. B. Biskem New York Will Street

Methodist Children Day Concert At Easton Church

Easton Methodist Sunday school held a largely attended Children’s Day Concert. The program featured recitations by many children, songs by the school, readings by Daniel Brewer, and prayers by Rev. Gilbert Campbell. An orchestra with violin accompanied various numbers as the event closed with a benediction.

Methodist Sunday School Daniel Brewer Gilbert Campbell Congregational Church Helen Marsh Wesley Beeman Mildred Jennings Majorie Jennings Helene J.marsh Raymond Kent William Loper Annie Pura Ruby Jenings Clarence Sherwood Lawrence Marsh Lillian Sherwood Susan Bid Wards Walter Hall Mabel Marsh Lucy Disbrow Mr. Davidson Edith Wade Evelyn Kent Elmer Hall Robert W. Marsh Ethel Jen- Marsh Pred Mara Mia Clarence A. Fred Marsh Clarence A. Jennings Helen C. Marsh

Local News From Greenfield and Area

People named Wade, Morehouse, Sherwood, Hoberts and others noted in Greenfield and Bridgeport connections. Mrs. Sanford improves after illness. Charles Sherwood builds a garage for John Sherwood. Yellow school attendance listed with Ruth Mallette, and Aspetuck school names Esther Gustavson and teachers. Sport Hill beats Crane Valve Co. 7 to 0. residents visit Cheshire and Weston households. Road repairs underway near Bibbins’ place by Selectman Candee and crew.

Howard Wade Ida Wales Vere Wales Esther Wade Elilson Hull Edward P. Morehouse Meeker Fannie Wade Greenfield Sherwood Walter Lulu Hoberts Bridgeport Malestie Sanford Charles Sherwood John Sherwood Yellow School Neiilie Northrop Julian Piecot Kenaath Logan Ruth Mallette Aspetuck School Maragret Abbott Catherine Medlock Esther Gustavson Sport Hill Crane Valve Co Hill Chester Hall Auban Tyack Cheshire Irving Lockwood Weston Miles Gordon Gordon John H. Candee Baptist Church Four Corners Bibbins

Junior parochial teams seek league from St Mary Juniors

Junior parochial teams from St Augustine's Sacred Heart's and St Charles' juniors aim to form a league. They request replies by week’s end to schedule games for next Saturday. The St Mary Juniors list players Guerin, Kelly, Copley, O'Rourke, New Hamilton, Talty, and Smith.

St. Mary St. Augustine's Sacred Heart’s St. Charles St. Mary Juniors Guerin S.t. OfRourke C.f New Hamilton S.s Taltyneo Smith

Williams Kidney Pills Offer Nervous System Relief

An old medical ad touts Williams Kidney Pills as a remedy for overworked nerves and urinary issues. It claims to ease pains in the side back and bladder and restore eye health, urging purchase from Jennie Hamilton Pharmacy in Cleveland, Ohio.

Williams Price Williams Mfg, CO Cleveland Ohio Jennie Hamilton Pharmacy Foley

International Hens Increase Egg Laying Record

Quebec bird activity boosts week total at Storrs to 2 206 eggs. Leghorns peak while broody hens decline, with Barred Rocks and Rhode Island Reds posting strong results. Champion hen, a Single Comb Orpington from O Wilson of Canales Wv, laid six eggs this week, lifting her tally to 11 eggs in 219 days. Regular pens across the U.S. and Canada contribute weekly totals and season-long standings.

Storrs Strafford Plymouth Rocks Robert J. Walden Middleburg Susie Abbott Parkenburg Tomaultry Toms River N. J Conyers Farm Greenwich H. P. ‘Deming Robertsville Rhode Island Geo HE Schmitz Chicago Morgan Park Top Notch Farm Waterville L. L Burton Moore Winsted Paul Colbron New Canaan J. C. Sterling Rockville Bro. Wilfred Quebec Canada Orpington O. Wilson Or Canales F. G. Yost Sayre Thomas Baron Catforth Eng Beulah Farm Hamilton Ont Can White Wyandottes White Rose Poultry Farm Vineland N. J Bunker Hill Waquoit Mass Rhode Island Reds Toms Poultry Farm Parkesburg Howard Steel Philadelphia Carlisle W. Va Buff Orpingtons E. S. Edgerton West Willington Frederick Peasley Cheshire Brooks Sanitary Hennery Connecticut EB. S. Edgerton Co. S. Scoville East Haven H. P. Deming Sugar Brook Farm Central Village Burton E. “Foore W. J. Tilley Packerville White Plymouth Rocks Sterling & Clay Ayford Farms Wallingford

Remains of Marcus H Camp laid to rest in Taunton

The remains of Marcus H Camp were laid to rest in Taunton cemetery on Sunday afternoon after private home services officiated by Rev J H George. Pallbearers listed include David C Peck, Charles G Peck, Amos Camp and Frederick Lake. The long obituary notes a quiet family ceremony and local attendance.

Marcus H. Camp Taunton J. H. George David C. Peck Charles G. Peck Amos Camp Frederick Lake John Keating Bernard Keating Bridgeport Elizabeth Keating Newtown Bernice Honor Catherine Mary Keating St. Rose’s Church J. W. Knowlton A. C. Moore Clarence Wheeler Mt Vernon Lucy Beers Geo. F. Duncombe Thomas McGowan Helen Margaret Colgan Jennie Peck Grand Central Hotel Alexander Steele William Sanford Emily Sanford Brooklyn N. Y Julia Duncombe Elsie Moore George F. Duncombe Howell Wright Norwood Mass Levi C. Morris

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THE United Illuminating Company Home Health Club David H. Reed Dayton Stepney Easton Ane Weston White Wyandottes J. F. Pratt Southington Comb White Orpingtons Hotel Atlas L. F. Curtis W.K. Mollan Main ST Chichester Ori Kelley’s Cigar Store Fairfield Ave Bachman A. Skidmore Seaview Ave State OF Connecticut District OF Bridgeport August Harter Court of Probate Risto Franz Zdrick Clara Bremier State OF Edward F. Hallen Post Office News Store J. Maloney W. W. A. Ities Fairfield Avenue John C. Ford John Areday Empire GFA Breeze Island Ganson Wheeler &Wilson New England Sea Breeze Knablen Chestra Casino Theatre Vandershead Motion Pictures Amass BP Ry Ee Stratford Ave Henry St TUNE Newnels Fark Mullins’ Typewriter Telsar
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