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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1909

Page

4

Bulkeley Candidate Not Yet Confirmed in Connecticut

Washington reports suggest Senator Bulkeley may consider running again to block ex Governor McLean from Senate contention. The Bulkeley McLean friendship has strained since McLean backed Hill as Brandegee successor, leaving Bulkeley’s plans uncertain two years ahead. Representative Hill declined to comment on the announcement.

Washington Bulkeley Connecticut McLean Hill Brandegee Gates

Uist LaCroix protest over sixteen point penalty upheld

After reviewing Paul LaCroix protest over a sixteen point penalty for a late Hartford check in the New York to Boston endurance contest for the Chester I Campbell trophy, Referee L M Bradley confirms the penalty stands. The entry form notes one point per minute late and warns drivers to obey local speed laws with no responsibility for arrests.

Paul LaCroix New York Boston L. M. Bradley Bradley Renault Hartford

Plaster Makes Pain Relief Ready at Small Price

A South Port resident swears by Cyrus Plaster noting she buys five to save a dollar and keeps one on hand for pain. Available for 25 cents each.

Southport

Screenless saloons push before Hartford committee

Hearings on bills to remove screening from saloons drew liquor interests and opponents from across the state. Testimony covered public visibility, local option, police supervision, and potential job losses for screen makers, with figures from Hartford and New Haven voicing concerns.

Excise Committee Hartford House H. H. Spooner Kensington John F. Gunshanan Gunshanar F. B. Quinn New Haven Fred Ci Walz Carpenters’ Union Alexander Harbison

Spring Fashion and Dress Sales at Local Stores

Silk and lingerie dresses for spring featured by Laborde Co and Gottlieb Gorman Co with lawns chambrays shirt waist suits and messalines. Special sales offer $10 suits for $15 value, Misses and womenagerie styles from $15 to $30, plus a large Easter ball and whist event at Eagles hall tonight with prizes and Mill’s orchestra.

Hope Portieres Wallace Panama Saxony Germantown Shetland Laborde Co Lane Howland St. Patrick Lucetta Warner Circle Eagles’ Hall Eagles Hall Ain Hall Mill Gottlieb Gorman Co Howland’s Messal'ne Gottleb Gorman

Sutcliffe Troupe Welcomed by Tigers at Poli's Night

The Benevolent Order of American Tigers plan a large turnout at Poli's Thursday to honor William Sutcliffe manager of the Sutcliffe Troupe of Scotch pipers dancers and acrobats Sutcliffe helped found the B O A T while with Barnum Bailey and will be welcomed by Tigers with a group attendance and reserved orchestra seats.

Benevolent Order of American Tigers Poli Tigers William Sutcliffe Sutcliffe Poli's Barnum & Bailey Circus London Bridgeport Poli’s the Tigers William O'Hara

Mind Gave Way Wandered Then Returned In Connecticut

Earle H. Hotchkiss manager for Southern New England Telephone Company and Connecticut National Guard captain wandered fifteen miles through Colebrook woods after overwork. He returned late Monday exhausted but rational, gave a revolver to his wife, and remembered his home aided by hospital sights. Recovery expected. notice ends with local hat sale at Dillon Co.

Winsted Earle H. Hotchkiss Norfolk Southern New England Telephone Company Signal Corps Connecticut National Guard Colebrook Hotchins Earle Mr. Hotchkiss

Three sizes too large and the tailor remedy

The article argues ready made clothes rarely fit and urges visiting a tailor who makes by measure. It praises Wheale at 1042 Main Street for its original ideas and wide pattern range, inviting men of the city to browse the latest fashion trends.

Tom Harry Wheale Main Street Tallor 6Th Avenue Bond Street

Polys Bill Sets Top Vaudeville Attractives This Week

E H Dillon and Co presents Charles E Evans in It’s Up to You William a one act by George Ar liss billed as a real laugh hit. Other acts include Clark Bergman Sutcliffe Troupe Hickman Bros Banks Brezeal Duo Harvey and Lee Youna Edith Wardell and motion pictures on the electrograph with The Naked Truth headlining next week starring Harry Davenport Phyllis Rankin and fifteen Broadway favorites in a lavish vaudeville show. Patrons are promised bright comedy unique situations and elaborate sets.

Charles E. Evans Hoyt Poli's Mr. Evans William George Arliss Clark & Bergman Sutcliffe Troupe Hickman Bros. & Co Banks-Brezealel Harvey & Lee Youna Edith Wardell Broadway Harry Davenport Phyllis Rankin Polits Polf's

We Are King! star Ewart leads Walker Whiteside show

SMITH'S Lawrence Ewart, a rising star from Castle Square Boston, headlines the Walker Whiteside comedy We Are King! His early college triumph and tour across the west have made him a household name with patrons eager for familiar works.

Lawrence Ewart Walker Whiteside Castle Square Stock Company Boston Lillian Lawrence Edmund Breeze Mr. Ewart West Sacs

Brinkley Appeals for Aid After Cyclone Devastation

Brinkley Arkansas endures a cyclone that wrecks property and claims lives, prompting Mayor Jackson to appeal to Mayor Lee and other city leaders nationwide for relief. Citizens can donate through him or local newspapers.

Brinkley Arkansas Jackson Lee Flees

Major Hurley Accepts Lower Commission Nomination

Major James J. Hurley of the Coast Artillery retires from active duties and accepts a lower command as second lieutenant of the Fourth Company. Capt. Louis J. Herrmann of the 11th Company will be elected to succeed him. Hurley says the change lets him enjoy drill and inspection and stay connected with the rank and file. A meeting of corps officers is set at the armory at 2 45 this afternoon. Also a New York firm offers a free gold plated scarf pin to readers who mail name and address with stamps.

James J. Hurley Coast Artillery Hurley Louis J. Herrmann United States Merrill Co Broadway New York City

Evidence in Auto Case is All in

Testimony in the damages suit by Timothy Ahearn of Stratford against Dr. Frank M. Tukey was presented to the Common Pleas court jury as Judge Scott recessed the hearing until this afternoon. Witnesses described the wreck scene, driver behavior in rain, and aftermath including hospital transport and debris removal.

Timothy Ahearn Stratford Frank M. Tukey Common Pleas Court Scott Samuel W. Breece Bridgeport Brass Co Charles F. Gilbert George Judd Blue Ribbon Garage Judd

Parisian Sage Hair Tonic Promises Dandruff Cure

An advertisement touts Parisian Sage by Leverty and Bro as a world renowned hair tonic that cures dandruff and stops hair loss in two weeks. It claims rapid new hair growth, non greasy formula, and luxury styling. Buyers can buy 50 cent bottles locally or 30 cents by express from Giroux Mfg Co Buffalo NY.

Leverty & Bro Express Giroux Mfg. Co Buffalo

Dissolution of Partnership Promotes Kitchenware Sale

Smith Murray and Co announce dissolution and offer extensive housewares deals from their kitchenware department. Cracker jars and lids, preserves kettles, pots and pans, vases, berry sets, celery trays, and rugs are discounted with specific sale and value prices. Carpet savings flank the basement sale notes.

Axminster Brussels Smyrna

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