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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1909

Page

8

Auto hearings wound up on Hartford committee action

Hartford March 5 The Roads Bridges and Rivers committee closed its automobile hearing focusing on bills to curb unsafe roads restrict passing trains mufflers and sirens registration and home rule. Speakers including Senator Holzer Manwaring Beers Dr Smyth Mayor Hooker and J P Tuttle pressed for stronger enforcement and practical safeguards.

Hartford Committee N Roads, Bridges and Rivers Holzer Manwaring A. B Beers Ach J. H. Hale Glastonbury Connecticut Wethersfield Mr. Hale Donald T. Warner Salisbury Warner Smith Colebrook Ince Clark Newman Smyth New Haven Smyth Senator Goodwin Joseph P. Tuttle Hartford Automobile Club Tuttle Veeder

Social and wedding notices from Bridgeport area

Mrs. William E Seeley and others travel in Atlantic City while Frank H McGregor funeral is held in Danbury. Alder Ellis to wed Miss Theodosia Child of Fairfield. couple to live in San Francisco. Wednesday Morning Art Club guests of Mrs H F Greenman at 286 Park Place with daffodil decor. Bridgeport Art League exhibit at Public Library opens March 30 featuring printing design, decorated china, watercolors, photographs from members and new recruits.

Frank H. McGregor Danbury John McGregor Emma Anna Courtland Street Alder Ellis Chicago Theodosia Child Frank Child Fairfield San Francisco H. F. Greenman Park Place Bridgeport Art League League

Newtown News Notes and Social Roundup

Mrs Frank Bates enjoyed a few days in Danbury recently. Mrs George Ryveal is on the sick list under Dr F J Gale care. Miss Ruth Johnson returned to Stillman’s Business College after two weeks at home. Mr and Mrs George R Wilson were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Leonard H Elsenboss. Mr and Mrs F A Young entertain Danbury friends. Joseph Teylor of Bethel led prayer at Taunton schoolhouse Tuesday. Robert Camp of Bridgeport visited his parents Hobart C and wife. Miss Helen Kilbride ill under Dr Gale care. Mr and Mrs James Fuarreil and

Frank Bates Danbury George Ryveal F. J. Gale Ruth Johnson Stillman's Business College George R. Wilson Leonard H. Elsenboss Brookfield F. A. Young Joseph Teylor Bethel Taunton Robert Camp Bridgeport Hobart C. Camp Helen Kilbride James Fuarreil

Fragmentary quips and quotes on manners and humor

A miscellaneous collection of shortened anecdotes and opinions from period sources includes a courtroom quip about leaving a silver basket, a jab at laziness, notes on respectability and social observances, and a playful remark about Algy Van Pifflegilder. The tone is satirical and lightly critical of behavior and appearances.

Marian Algy van Pifflegilder Jane Watson's Magazine

Seasonal Men’s Wearables and Glassware Specials

Seasonal coats and Oxford gray sweaters offered at $1.39, regular $2.00, plus outing pajamas at $1.25 per suit. towels described as specially woven with a rough texture and praised for bath use. Glass bowls priced 50 cents each, 8 inches diameter, plus tumblers and assorted dishware at 10 to 25 cents per set of six. broad selection of plates and bowls ideal for housekeepers repairing broken sets.

D M Read Co Store Bargain Sale Entries

Radford B Smith advertises a Saturday sale with many bargain prices on towels suspenders socks marbles laces collars gas mantles batteries playing cards cord and fabrics. The list includes 10c towels 5c marbles 3 for 25c suspenders 9c three for 25c gas mantles 15c batteries 110c playing cards 25c cords 123c stockings and 20 to 30 yard muslin pieces with prints and muslin yard wide cloths. Numerous items emphasize quantity and value.

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