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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1912

Page

6

Bridgeport Theatre Bills and Sea Breeze Promises

Bridgeport theatre crowds enjoyed a lively week with vaudeville and the “Oh Home Week” revue at Poll's theatre, featuring local performers and nightly encores. Sea Breeze adds a bustling cake walk, a monster carousel, and new attractions as summer opens, while Park City's Monday matinee excursions to Port Jefferson offer a delightful short water trip with ample onshore time and yacht views.

Park City Port Jefferson Long Island Wairfield Avenue Bridgeport

Newton Recovering After Auto Smash in Stratford

Report from Wheeling Virginia notes Sumner, a Locomobile employee in Newton, is near full recovery after an automobile crash on June 1. The car, speeding to aid a disabled vehicle, rolled or collided injuring several occupants. hospital care was immediate. A social dance was planned in Stratford with a post-ride event among local residents.

Wheeling W. Ve Sumner Long Hill Stratford

Thieves Make Off With 5000 In Jewels At Meld Point Park

Greenwich June 1 Burglars broke into the country home of Commodore R A C Smith at Meld Point Park last night and stole jewelry and silverware valued at 5000. The burglars entered through a pantry window and ransacked the pet room and two daughter’s rooms, taking rings bracelets necklaces and brooches. Commodore Smith and family were present but heard nothing until morning. yacht trophies were not stolen.

Greenwich Commodore R. A. C. Smith Meld Point Park Commodore Smith Commodore

Well known Kirk girl weds Harold Peck at home

Edith May Kirk of Terry Farm married Harold Leslie Peck yesterday afternoon in a ceremony at the bride's home. Rev. Morgan Millar of Olivet church officiated. Maid of honor was Charlotte Steinmetz and Henry Peck served as best man. The couple, after a wedding breakfast, left for a two week trip and will reside with the bride's parents on Thorne Street. Peck is employed with Royal Equipment Co.

Edith May Morris Kirk Terry Farm Harold Leslie Peck Morgan Millar Olivet Church Charlotte Steinmetz Henry Peck Thorme Street Mr. Peck Royal Equipment Co

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Ad claims best cough cure

Wis. man quotes his wife preferring Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as the best cough remedy tried among many brands. Patient says it gives the best result. Advertisement copy touts Foley's efficacy through testimonial from Esdaile resident H. L. Blomquist. Dial 135.

Foley L. F. Curtis H. L. Blomquist Esdaile Wis

Texas Delegation Of Enthusiastic Men Unveiled

Chicago dispatch notes a Texas delegation described as an enthusiastic group from gates. Names listed include C. L. McDonnell, Harry Beck, J. M. Oppenheimer, J. E Elgien, C. M. Hayes, and S. A. Hock, among others, detailing their eagerness.

Texas Chicago Gates C. L. McDonnell Harry Texas Mat Beck J. M. Oppenheimer J. Eter Elgien C. M. Hayes S. A. Hockbubbling

Two Bankrupt Residents File In U S Court

Two residents of the city filed bankruptcy petitions in federal court yesterday each swearing they cannot pay the $30 filing fee. Anton Kugler, a grocer at 262 Pine Street, reports assets of 566 with 500 in stock and 66 in open debts. unsecured debts of 1 762, with a 1 855 city tax claim. Henry Reid, a jeweler, shows debts of 2 976 38 with 2 779 05 unsecured and assets of 2 400 including 2 000 stock and 400 store fixtures. city tax claim 36 28 and a secured claim 100.

United States Anton Kugler Pine Street Bridgeport Henry ©. Reid

Auto Investigations Held at Hartford

Deputy Secretary Rich ard J. Dwyer presided over four Hartford hearings into auto law violations. Frank A. Blackman of Newtown faced a dealer’s number charge, Richard P. Burns of Forestville dealt with a fatal accident in Bristol on May 30, Clarence Annigan of Bridgeport explained a fatal motorcycle collision on May 19, and Hilsworth Smith of Waterbury was fined $50 and costs for reckless driving on June 1. All decisions were reserved.

Richard J. Dwyer Hartford Frank A. Blackman Newtown Richard P. Burns Forestville Bristol Clarence Nnigan Bridgeport James Tulley State Norman Streets Hilsworth Smith Irving H. Chase Waterbury

Helped to keep expenses through small pill aid

Mrs J E Henry of Akron Michigan explains kidney troubles eased by Foley Kidney Pills saying they saved her and cost less than a doctor's pill. In another note Agnes Deltora of 30 Gilbert Street faced city court on alleged street accosting complaints and was held in bail of 100 dollars until Saturday trial.

J. E. Henry Akron Mich Foley L. F. Curtis Gilbert Street Agnes Deltora

Cummings Warns Tickets Scarce for Baltimore Convention

Homer S. Cummings Democratic National Committeeman for Connecticut warns delegates and alternates that ticket distribution begins June 2 in Baltimore. Each delegate and alternate will receive a limited number of tickets plus a personal admission badge. extra tickets likely capped at three to five, with many requests stretching supply. He urges restraint and discourages overpromising while seeking cooperation and forbearance. Also included is a testimonial for Detchon’s Relief for Rheumatism from Lawton, Michigan resident George W. Koons, noting strong benefit after limited use.

Homer Cummings Stamford Baltimore Homer S. Cummings Democratic National Committee For Connecticut

Weather forecast for New Haven region

Unsettled weather tonight and Thursday with light to moderate north and northwest winds. Disturbances over Virginia and Lake Superior bring cloudy, rainy coast weather from Hatteras to Atlantic City and unsettled conditions in the northern lake region. Pleasant, but cooler conditions east of the Rockies. High pressure ridge from Montana to Texas. Tonight increasing cloudiness with local showers. Thursday fair.

New Haven Virginia Hatteras N. C Atlantic City N. J Lake Superior Lake Rocky Mountains Montana Texas

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