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Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1909

Page

4

Social Personal Items Highlight Local Injuries and Appointments

Nichola Neary, once a lineman for S. N. E. T. C., remains ill at Wade Street home after a fall from a pole causing lifelong injuries. Mrs. Andrew Barent, wife of a Water Street manufacturer, fractured her knee cap and now cannot leave bed. Belle Kempinski of Hanover Street has become private secretary to Ira W. Jackson, Missouri theatre manager and owner of multiple theatres. Dr J. W. principal of Hill Misery Keatening, Faoland, Ore., visits Mrs. Co. D. Miller of 269 Clinton.

Nichola Neary Wade Street Andrew Barent Water Street Belle Kempinski Hanover Ira W. Jackson Smith's ‘Theatre J. W Hill Misery Keatening Faoland, Ore Co. D. & Miller Clinton

Officers Elected at First Universalist Society Meeting

At the annual meeting of the First Universalist Society of Bridgeport officers were elected. George W. Hartley named moderator and James Trustes treasurer for one year. Warren Pepper and G. Gale with G. Willey named trustees for three years.

First Universalist Society of Bridgeport George W.age James Trustes Warren Pepper Oo. Gale OG. G. Willey

Plaster Purchase Habit Cited by South Port Resident

A South Port woman says she always buys five Cyrus Plasters to save the price of one. She keeps a plaster on hand for any pain, noting the low price of 25 cents.

Southport

Eye Examination Talk No 331

The notice urges a thorough eye examination using modern scientific instruments to determine exact strength and needs for glasses. It emphasizes bringing eyes for proper testing and warns against neglecting eye health.

Salvation Army as Junk Dealers in Bridgeport Licensing Debate

Bridgeport considers requiring a license for Salvation Army stores to collect and sell secondhand items. Army officials argue they are not junk dealers since profits fund charity. four months net $45, receipts $2,726, with 7,958 meals and 2,374 lodgings provided. Officials will refer the matter to the prosecutor for decision amid police staffing notes and local security concerns.

Salvation Army Alstapes Shallee Beatin Bop Rson N. J Bridgeport Welte Bull's Head Wid T. Murphy Charles Murphy Congress Street Isaac Fairee Washington Park Patrick Geor Peter C. Il George Schindler F. A. Berger Bertilson Ises North End

Governor Woodruff to discuss Public Utilities Bill at meeting

At the Bridgeport Business Men's annual meeting this evening at 8 o'clock at The Stratfield Ex Governor Rollin S Woodruff of New Haven and Ralph O Wells of Hartford will discuss the Public Utilities Bill. They are well posted on the measure and urge public opinion to support it amid lobby opposition.

Bridgeport

Mason inspector elected by council for city buildings

The Common Council voted 16 to 6 to create an assistant building inspector position filled by a competent mason. If the mayor does not veto, the office will be filled in April. Debate touched on whether the inspector should be a mason or a plumber and how the Building Commission supervises the role.

Feyrer Finlan Wilson Fletcher Bertilson Zink Wilder Bullard Gould John H. McMurray DuBois Griffit Mm Clifford B. Wilson Rowland O'Connell Alderman Wilson Building Commission Alderman Griffin Griffin Alderman McMurray Union Square al Kierman Wilson

Weather Indications Forecast For New Haven

Forecast says cloudy with light snow or rain tonight then clearing Wednesday. A Lake Huron disturbance today causes cloudy weather with light snow in the lake region and north Ohio valley, while other eastern sections stay pleasant. The system likely passes south of St Lawrence valley tonight, placing New Haven on its southern edge.

United Press New Haven Lake Huron Lake Region Ohio Valley Rocky Mountains Lawrence Valley

Yiddish Theatre presents The Broken Heart and We Are King

The Yiddish Co led by Mme Sarah Adler presents The Broken Heart by Z Libin this evening. Lawrence Ewart and company perform two shows tomorrow including Walker White side's We Are King with Ewart in the dual role. Henry B Harris produces Thursday with a matinee for The Traveling Salesman by James Forbes and a stellar cast. Friday and Saturday feature The Millionaire and the Policeman's Wife with Theodore Kremer, plus daily matinees at popular prices. W H Crane arrives next Monday for Father and the Boys by George Ade.

Mme Sarah Adler Jacob P. Adler Yiddish Co America Z. Libin Mme. Adler Lawrence Ewart Wailker Whiteside King Mr. Ewart Mr. Whiteside Henry B. Harris James Forbes Herbert Cortell Rosalind Coghlan Diana Huneker James O'Neil, Jr Emmett Shackelford William Robert Daly Marion Stephens Robert Dudley Buck Sheffer Lawrence Sheehan Theodore Kremer W.H. Crane George Ade

Poli's vaudeville show features Arliss farce and variety acts

Lovers of real vaudeville can enjoyed this week's Poli's program. The headline attraction is George Arliss in It's Up to You William presented by Charles Evans with a three person company. The act blends clever humor with novelty and strong comic timing. Also on the bill are the Sutcliffe Troupe seven Scotch pipers dancers and acrobats Hartley and Lee Hebrew impersonators the Hanks Brezeals Duo Clark and Bergman in a song and dance sketch The Chauffeur and The Maid Hickman Bros and Co with A Detective Detected Youana the Oriental Juggler Edith Wardwell Pleasing newsreels and the Merry Widow Party at Quilty's with dancing and a souvenir. Admission 25 cents.

Poli’s George Arliss William Charles Evans Evans Evans and Hi Charles Hoyt Arliss Sutcliffe Harvey & Lee Hanks- Brezeals Clark & Bergman Hickman Bros. & Co Youna Edith Wardwell Quilty's St. Patrick’s Monahan Moiss Dt

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Health for White Blood Cells

An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as strengthening white blood cells to prevent infectious diseases. It claims pale or tired readers need the tonic, lists 20 ingredients, warns against inferior lookalikes, and promotes 100 dose boxes in standard tablets.

Hood

St Patrick Day Celebrations in Stratford Proposed Honor

Stratford plans a grand St Patrick day with parade banquet and lecture on the patron saint. The event includes Division No 1 AOH escort, Bridgeport Hibernians greeting visitors, bonfires, a parade along Stratford avenue Main to Wood and Red Men hall, music and a Patrick lecture by Rev Jeremiah Donovan.

Old Town Stratford St. Patrick Bridgeport Hibernians Jeremiah Donovan Church of the Assumption Wesport Father Donovan Bridgeport Company F Hibernian Rifles McCarthy Jong Rts St. James’ Church Connecticut Company Michael O’connor Patrick Cullen

Randazzio executed after guilt admission in Auburn case

Auburn N Y March 16 Salvatore Randazzio admitted guilt and urged mercy as he was electrocuted at Auburn prison after three shocks. He claimed his accomplice Silva Baretta was equally guilty and pressed for an investigation. Randazzio had murdered cousin Pietro Randazzio in 1908 in Cattaraugus County. Also mentioned are obituaries for William H Milious, 51, a former N H & H conductor now clerk, and a note on Connecticut delegation voting with party for Speaker Cannon.

United Press Auburn N. Y Salvatore Randazzio Auburn Prison Father Roberti Borgetto Sicily Randazzio Pietro Randazzio Cattaragus Silva Baretta Baretta Benham Ames Cattaragus County William H. Milious Houston Street Court Pequonnock Alpha Circle

Dissolution of Partnership SALE

We propose to make this sale the greatest event in our history. Every dollar's worth of stock has been marked at prices to close it out. Cost, former value and loss are not considered. The sale will be continued this week with buying opportunities none should miss. Infants' department bargains include dresses and garments heavily discounted from 75c to 50c, with several items under 60c.

Panama

Corsets and Prices Listed in Plain Advertisement

A compact price line shows bidirectional values for corsets including Ae, EBONE CORSETS, and other corset items with prices ranging from $0.69 to $5.00 and listed as plain sale lines. The brief listing emphasizes bargain pricing and catalog entries without additional context.

Latest European Corsets Range From One to Seven Dollars

A merchant advertises corsets designed to slim stout figures, featuring a collection of European models priced from $1.00 to $7.00. Shoppers are invited to view and select from the waist cinching undergarments touted for their shaping effects.

Corset Parlor Listings and Addresses

A compiled listing shows Mrs Hastings corset parlor at 1396 Main St near the foot of High St Hartford, with related addresses at J Waterbury room 76 Brown Thompson, 108 Bank Street, and Blag Jones Morgan Building.

Main ST High ST Hartford Waterbury Brown Thompson Bank Street Jones Morgan

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