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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1909

Page

4

Ireland's Struggle for Liberty lecture Sunday at St Charles Hall

A lecture on Ireland's religious oppression and disfranchisement in the 18th and 19th centuries is set for Sunday evening in St Charles Hall with Rev T P Swen Wall River as lecturer. A Moore melodies program will accompany the event, highlighting the priest as a hunted figure and Catholics' educational bans.

St. Charles’ Hall T. P Wall River Ireland Percy England Price Wieutlawry Moore

Music teacher F H Lawton skis in Vermont with Taft kin

Social personal note reports F H Lawton a noted music teacher returning from a Vermont ski trip with Dr E N Taft cousin of President Taft. They claim rapid gliding and 49 foot jumps. Bridgeporters favor Vermont for winter sports and several local residents head to Linden Lodge Brattleboro for a winter sojourn.

F. H Lawton Green Mountains Vermont E N. Taft Taft W. HH. Marigold EB. P. Nobba

Boston Labor Parade To Protest Gompers Sentence

Boston labor men plan a massive march with bands and banners to protest the jailing of Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison of the American Federation of Labor. Officials predict an unprecedented turnout dwarfing the Haywood protest and will fill Fenway Hall and nearby streets with speakers and cheering crowds.

Gompers Mitchell Morrison United Press Boston Samuel Gompers John Mitchell Frank Morrison Amberiean Federation of Labor Fanteul Hall Haywood Winleal Bali

Alliance Francaise Bridgeport group presents La Grandmare comedy

Next Monday evening the Bridgeport Group of Alliance Francaise will stage the amusing comedy La Grandmare at the Hotel Stratfield with a preliminary reading of the script this Saturday afternoon at the Bridgeport Art League rooms. A live address on civic reform by Rev George D Wikert is set for the Mt C A meeting tomorrow afternoon with a notable music program by local soloists. Also notes on an insurance offer from Naugatuck Valley Ice Company and cosmetic and cleaning product ads appear in the issue.

Bridgeport The Alliance: Francaise Hotel Stratfield So'dock Ts Fongfsh Tostons Xood H. J. Cox GW. Schrader

Four divorces granted by Judge Gager in Civil Superior Court

The Civil Superior Court, led by Judge Gager, granted four additional divorces yesterday. Greenwich resident E. Marshall was freed from May E. Marshall of Los Angeles after a troubled marriage that began in White Plains. Julia Kosma faced a separation after learning her husband’s supposed son existed, and Hattie A Holly’s desertion case ended in a divorce after 39 years of marriage on Long Ridge. Mary E Keating regained her maiden name Keating following Morrie F Martin’s abandonment and wage attachments.

Julia Kosma Fairfield Frank Kosma Frank S. Child Bridgeport Hungary Kosma Julia Ssatmarl Charles F Holly Long Ridge Hattie A Holly Holly Stamford Mary E. Keating Morrie F. Martin Morris Keating

Dimock May Float After Patch Work On Beached Freighter

Special from United Press District stations report that the beached freighter H. F. Dimock may be floated tomorrow as patching of holes in the Horatio Hall progresses. A 50 man crew with boats works the wreck while underwriters may turn the vessel over to the government and remove it from Pollock Rip channel. An unknown three masted schooner ashore after passing the Hall wreck. Monomoy Point life savers assist the schooner, not in danger. Also brief New Haven area forecast of cloudy unsettled weather with rain or snow tonight and Sunday.

Horatio Hall United Press Chatham Amfss Metropolitan Ine H. F. Dimock Pollock Rips Channel Rips Channel Hall Monomey Point

Dizziness signals danger in stomach disorders

Dizziness and flatulence warn of developing stomach and intestinal troubles that can progress to severe health issues. Charcoal, as a stomach regulator and poison antidote, is promoted in palatable lozenge form by The A. Stuart Co. to aid digestion and absorption. samples and charcoal tablets are offered from Stuart Building, Maranall, Michigan, at 25 cents per box.

A. Stuart Co Stuart

Blood and spring health boosted by Hood’s Sarsaparilla

An article explains blood composition and the spring need for purity and strength. It credits Hood’s Sarsaparilla with purifying and enriching blood, improving red and white cells, appetite, energy, and overall health. Testimonials from Mr. Wm. McAuley and Mrs. A. M. Stevens praise its effects on vitality and recovery after illness and vaccination. The ad cautions against inferior alternatives and promotes 100 doses for one dollar in liquid or Sarsatabs.

Hood Wm. McAuley Eaton Ave Camden Maine A. M. Stevens Orfordville N. H

Synott Reclaims Lost Goods From Earthquake Ruins

Synott formerly with Acme Shear in this city recovered valuables thought swallowed by the San Francisco quake. While in San Francisco he boarded with Mrs. James Taylor. After the disaster he fled, Taylor searched the ruins, found Synott’s valise with papers jewels and money, and eventually returned it to him via a letter to Mrs. Taylor.

Synott Acme Shear Company Hus San Francisco Los Angeles James Taylor Juine

Soap swindlers again at work in city

Mrs. Rudolph Paul of 33 Kossuth Street told Patrolman Flynn last night she was cheated out of 50 cents by two men selling three boxes of soap for 3 cents each after she paid with a dollar. One man pocketed the change and quipped about buying a vote. She described one as short and stout with glasses, matching reports of last summer’s soap swindle pair who took money for undelivered soap.

Rudolph Paul Kossuth Street Flynn Asop Paul

Great landslide buries villages on Java Island

Special from United Press, Victoria, BC. March 13 reports three villages buried and one thousand lives wiped out in Pendjolo Java after Mt Kentiana spur collapsed. Wardengete Telokbangoe and Triboeochan were overwhelmed. only one man, a woman, and two children reportedly escaped to bring news as smaller slides continued. Crowds gather while rescue attempts are limited.

United Press Victoria Pendjolo Java Mt. Kentiana Wardeng’ete Telokbangoe Triboebochan Corry

Wall Street Today Slow Trading With Sluggish Tone

At 21 a.m. business was the slowest for the year as floor traders avoided the long side and some professionals forced slight declines. Late in the hour a few specialties such as American Ice and U.S. Realty showed strength in a narrow market, while Standard Issues held steady. By close, prices were generally a shade under yesterday's final figures and the market remained dull.

U.S

Better Than Spanking Home Treatment to Stop Bed Wetting

An advertisement from Mrs M Summers of Notre Dame Indiana offers a free home treatment for bed wetting in children and adults. It claims a constitutional cause and urges mothers to write for instructions without sending money. It warns not to blame the child and suggests the treatment helps those troubled by difficulties.

Mra Sum_mers Notre Dame Ind

City considers grooved rails and commission action

The Street committee recommends Connecticut Company be ordered to lay grooved rails as paving begins, and that public utilities complete permanent street improvements before paving. Property owners must modify curb lines by April 2. The Rail road Commission may hear appeals if the company opts to pursue them. City officials present favored Q rails for safety and ride quality.

Sant Nicht Connecticut Company Connecticut Co Railroad Commission C. H. Chapman Connect Connecti Strees Railway Company Hailroad Common Council Chapman McKenna

Marina's Ladies Night and Foresters of America plans

A misprint corrected for Marina's Ladies Night with March 16 now noted as March 17, celebrating St. Patrice night. The Allied Courts of the Foresters of America discuss securing a permanent home at a March 26 meeting, with twelve courts and four circles in the city and about 20000 in treasuries. Officers elected include Thomas J. Keegan president and Peter J. Carroll vice president. Watches repaired by J Buechier, 48 Fairfield Ave, with March discounts. Lee Bros Furniture Co. showcases items from Old Hickory Chair, Limbert, Sterns & Foster, and Ranney Refrigerator companies at 417% Main and Golden Hill corner.

Renaansnt Allied Courts of the Foresters of America Women's Order Thomas J. Keegan Peter J. Carroll Patrick J. Carroll James O'Rourke James F. Flaherty Lkels Lee Bros. Furniture Co Main Street Golden HM Old Hickory Chair Co Martinsville Ind Chas P. Limbert Co Aits and Crafts Furniture Grand Rapids and Holand Mich Sterns & Foster Co mathens=s Cincinnat Ranney Refrigerator Greenville

Newark Priest Killing Suspect Identified by Housekeeper

Newark police press on with a wide conspiracy theory amid 13 men under arrest for the murder of Father Ansione at St Stanislaus Church. Antonina Sabsytka identified William Olsefski as one of four men who shot the priest, based on height and build. Bail for all suspects stands at 18000. investigators suspect outside help in the crime.

Father Ansione Newark United Frese N. J St. Stanislaus Catholic Church Bather Ansone Antonina Sabsytka Ansione William Olsefski Assayetne

Connecticut Company Settles Suit Over Injury Damages

Mary A. Bond through attorney George H. Ennis settled a suit against Connecticut Company for 1009 damages from injuries on September 2 when she was thrust from a trolley on Stratford Avenue near Wilmot Avenue. The adjustment is described as satisfactory to both sides and liberal by the company, which says the accident resulted from a passenger ringing the bell to run ahead as Mrs. Bond entered the car.

Mary A. Bond George H. Ennis Connecticut Company Stratford Avenue Wilmot Avenue

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