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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1909
Page
5
Chicago reader Mrs. Alvena Sperling describes near-fatal illness and two prior operations. She credits Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring health after a third operation was deemed necessary. The ad promotes the remedy for uterine and female ailments.
Excerpts from the Evening Farmer recount a clash over two trolley plans. Both proposals would let the company store cars on proposed tracks, risking delays for crowded riders. The letter urges using tracks near the railroad depot for rapid transit and opposes car barns as dangerous and obstructive.
Oriental order of Humility and Perfection will hold ceremonies at Engi Hall this evening. Shekinah Sanctorum of South Norwalk with 285 members attends, and Al-Haba members greet them with a band at the railroad station and escort to the hall.
Seaside Club hosts a special evening under Leslie Vaughan with Mrs Vaughan and Mrs Florice Chase Haight of New York assisting. The program features arias and selections from Faust, Melisande in the Wood, Queen of Sheba, and other pieces performed by Lillian Vaughan and guests. The event promises unusual musical interest for club members and ladies.
Secretary Knox discusses the Anglo American claims treaty with Ambassador Boyee, aiming for a pact next week to settle Newfoundland fisheries claims. The agreement follows Secretary Root’s three part program and sets plans for The Hague court presentation.
The Bridgeport Farmer of March 11, 1815 recounts the temperance shift of James Barnum, a hotel keeper turned sheriff candidate in the 1840s. It details weather, parades, and how Barnum abandoned rum selling to run on temperance, with Whig attacks countered by his supporters. Barnum later becomes sheriff. his Main Street hotel near State Street is noted, and descendants remain active in local business.
Bridgeport was selected for the next Woodmen of the World Head Camp convention but withdrew after redistricting notes. Delegates from Tuttle East End and Newfield Camps arrived with figures Patrick O'Brien John Moses and others to join remaining delegates at 7 15 rain.
Mrs Ada Hopkins of Coldwater Michigan credits Hyomes with curing a five year bronchitis and severe coughing attack after other remedies failed. The ad claims Hyomes cures bronchitis asthma hay fever croup and colds with a complete outfit priced at 11 including bottle and rubber bulb.
A new assortment features large brooches and belt pins in the latest designs with 493 pieces priced at 25 cents each.
A spread of white floss pillows 22 inches at 29 cents regular value 45 cents. 24 inch drawn linens for eyelet or solid embroidery with good value. Union linen 18x54 scarves for shams and table centers 36x26 wand cloths. 18x18 Mexican drawn doilies and Jay or Smbroidered pieces with button holed edge. Sold usually at 75 cents. 49e 9 inch battenburg and Jay drawn doilies also available.
Hartford March 13 considerable fun marked the Excise committee hearing on payne of griswold and chamberlain bills to close saloons from 10 pm to 5 am. Broadbridge of Bridgeport claimed drinkers on the street can be identified by their countenances and horns, sparking laughter and debate among members. F B Quinn of new haven urged restraint noting many respectable people stop for a drink after events and can manage without extra hours.
Joan Schmid, bartender for John Sud at 192 Hallett Street, complained of robbery by Joan Layonski. Layonski was arrested and a search found $400 in Schmidts pocket. Schmidts confusion and drinking led to mistaken accusation. Taganski reacted angrily to the affair.
Augustus Daniels of Roxbury Massachusetts won a verdict against the Electric Cable Car for 12 000 dollars after a heated trial before Judge Gager. Daniels claimed the company owed rent for overtime use of machinery at his plant. The jury awarded the plaintiff 31 209 percent.
Rev Mr Comstock speaks at Trinity Church Broad Avenue from 1225 to 1245 PM. Rev M G Thompson of Christ Church and Greek psich will also speak. Men are commonly invited regardless of sect or creed.
At the Board of Trade gathering F W Hall with 28 years at Bequon nock National Bank will speak on organizing and running a National bank James A Morris will not address on Certified Public Accounting and Its Needs Mr Martin noted as an elder city accountant The Ladies of Charity of St Vincent de Paul hold their regular monthly meeting at the hospital Sunday March M at 3 00 PM
John F. Gallagher and his sister Margaret L. Gallagher operate funeral parlors at 380 Lafayette Street. Gallagher, trained in embalming and undertak ing, partners with his sister as She leads a women headed undertaker service in New Haven. The piece notes resident satisfaction with wood pavement and comments on local street conditions.
A list of patent grants issued in Hartford and other CT locales includes designers and firms from Bridgeport New Haven Hartford and several towns. Items cover rubber shoe attachments, combined hinges, concentration apparatus, carving sutine devices, extending name holders, protective coverings, and candle or lamp accessories. Also shown are marks for Hartford Feather Works and several textile related patents.
Fair to choice cattle and calves traded with veals at 3 to 6 per 100 weight. Virginia fed calves around 30 with yearlings and state fed calves 4.50 to 9.50. Sheep and lamb markets shown with prices per 10 and dressed mutton and lambs to 8 percent. Gareys Market offered a full fish assortment including shad salmon halibut and cod with no frozen fish on display.
The article notes a discussion on a public vitality topic by Hon J P Dolliver at the Contemporary Club meeting this evening at David F Read's Park Avenue residence. It also mentions Harry M Taylor returning from Washington after attending inauguration ceremonies.
A fogbound steamer named the British Lady Smith went ashore off Fisher's Island yesterday. It is pounding heavily in rough seas and is expected to go to pieces. The crew were taken off by life savers during the night.
A high pressure ridge extending from Montana southeastward to Georgia ushers in colder air. Temperatures fall below zero in parts east of the Rockies and wind becomes brisk from the west. The system moves slowly and should yield milder, pleasant conditions with cooler temperatures for two to three days in the local area.
The market showed a selling tilt on pushy rumors of possible receivership with Erie rails weak and others down slightly. Steel, Reading, Union Pacific and Southern Pacific edged lower. local traction stocks remained quiet as a Beas tone pervaded most listings. Washington moves to combat public domain frays with a $1 dollar appropriation, boosting Land Office efforts to curb fraud in the Northwest. The field force will expand by two experienced men for summer fieldwork.
Hartford debates road paving options between wood blocks bricks and asphalt. The discussion notes wood blocks and bricks have drawbacks including wear and weather, while asphalt and granite offer durability with costs. The piece references Hartford's past use of wood block pavement and hints at trial guidance for future street surfaces.
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