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Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1914

Page

2

Leprosy Fear Despite Low Contagion Risks

A man surrendered to federal health authorities over suspected leprosy while press coverage notes leprosy is only mildly contagious in most cases. A Public Health Service report from Molokai shows low transmission among Kokua, lepers’ caretakers, and Catholic/Franciscan staff, arguing for humane treatment and hospital funding.

Philippines United States Public Health Service Congress New Orleans San Francisco Sons Minnesota Wisconsin Chicago Philadelphia New York Boston Norway France Jesus Molokai Damien Territorial Board of Health Order of St. Francis

Ashurst shapes anti trust bill as young fighter in Senate

Washington on June 23 reports Senate Judiciary Committee member Senator Henry F. Ashurst of Iowa guides anti trust legislation. The 40 year old Democrat and rising figure among the younger senators is described as a fighter and one of the "Hyde wives" of the group.

Washington Senate Judicary Committee Henry F. Ashurst Iowa Ashurst

Aged couple to spend rest of life in Sandy Hook village

Newtown notes two estate changes as Paul Botsford sells the Dutcher home in Sandy Hook to Ellen Brady of Southbury who receives her forty acre farm there. Brady couple aged, seek quiet village life. Also Margaret Crotty sells Gas street homestead to Stefan and Eliza Yarzay who take possession immediately. Probate court names Frederick Walker conservator and legal guardian of his minor son. S. Curtis & Son replaces boilers at Berkshire plant with 75 hp tubular boiler. old boilers from 1877. Funeral attendees list for Margaret Shea. Middle Gate district set for annual meeting June 27. Boreford Hill concrete bridge now open. New items include multiple regional residents visiting and staying with families.

Newtown Paul Botsford Stepney Sandy Hook Ellen Brady Southbury Ae Probate Cour Frederick Walker Philo Booth S. Curtis & Son of Berkshire Dillion For Works Fitchburg Mass Curtis & Son Sec Margaret Shea John Troy Woodmont P. Finnell Henry Finnell Joan Keating Thomas O’connell Andrew Carey M. Murphy Nellie Murphy Totemham Shelton Bethel W. Crowley Martin Ryan Margaret Anna Ryan P. Curtin James Leavy Bridgeport Mary Carey Anse F. J. Gale Middle Gate Boreford Hill Newlyy Charles Moran Anna Ena McGinniss Eugene Bressom Danbury Lillis Boteford

High School Alumni Banquet in Easton and Nearby Notes

Frank Johnson visits Trinity College for summer with his parents. Bridgeport visits noted. Easton church services discuss Cross and Crown topic. Easton grange plans a select barn dance to support a nearby hall. Epworth League officers elected at the Methodist church. Matinee excursions on the Park City steamer to Port Jefferson advertised for June, with schedule and trip details.

Frank Johnson Trinity College Hartford B. Johnson Alice Northrop Maude N. Jones Bridgeport John Keane Borden Creamery SoEeneyton Conn Peter H. Wynch Alice Kohlar Long Hill Gertrude Bradley George T. Sinnott R. W. James H. George T. N. Laine Association Joseph Kane Mae MoNi Mary Kelly May Hoyt May Egan F. 8. Clark The Baptist Church Leopold Cohn Fred B. Lewis Panama Briis Moses Thorpe Betsy Seeley Sarah Wheeler Henry Clay Wilson Bethel Edward D. Gillette Adams Corners Grange C. V. Dunn Congregational Church Ing Hunt Danbury Mary Staples Turney Northrop Hosea Northrop Newtown Thure Marion Bradley South Britain Easton Grange Building Committee J. Arthur Sherwood Erengs Alice Eee Tashus Gune Epworth Isague Methodist Church Harry J. Hacott Mra Park City Port Jefferson Fairfield Avenue

One Cent a Word Farmer Want Ads

Remember how spry you were before rheumatism and aches. Foley Kidney Pills claim to clear poisons from blood easing pain and stiffness. Hindle's Drugs Stores carry the remedy.

Foley Hindte’s Drug Adv Hindle’s Drugs Stores Ady

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