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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1913
Page
12
An old advertisement pushes Knowlton’s Danderine at 25 cents claiming it cures dandruff, itching scalp, and hair loss. It promises softer, lustrous hair within ten minutes and urges immediate purchase from drug stores or toilet counters.
The Bridgeport Liquor Dealers Association met in Concordia jail and formed a committee to represent the group at upcoming hearings. Members include DM J. Lee M. J. Maloney T. F. Flynn John Shea and Ernst Adams. They oppose most bills increasing licenses but favor allowing saloons after 6 pm on election days.
An old fashioned mustard ointment Musterole promises fast headache relief and general aches from colds. Applied externally to the forehead and temples it claims to be safe for stomach or heart unlike internal medicines. Available in 25c 50c and 2 50 hospital sizes with mail order options from Cleveland Ohio.
The condition of ex Governor Frank S. Black in Troy New York grew critical with little hope of recovery after a Boston specialist, called by his son, offered no encouragement. Black suffered from valvular heart disease. A Good Friday service will be held at Washington Park Methodist Episcopal Church from noon to 3 pm with a program centered on the seven words on the cross.
New York March 20 The 1913 Catholic Directory shows 15 154 158 Roman Catholics in the United States proper and a total of 23 329 047 under the U S flag with 14 312 continental churches 288 orphan asylums and 17 745 priests. Major states listed with Catholic populations include New York 2 790 629 Pennsylvania 1 683 353 Illinois 1 460 387 and Connecticut 423 000.
Mrs Bernard Barske visited sister Mrs J H Barstleman in Bridgeport. Miss Jessie Parks visited her Bridgeport parents. William Hannaghan recovering from grip with brother Charles helping on milk route. Charlotte Barske visiting Yale street guest of Miss Marjorie Allen. Young Ladies Mission Circle planned April social. Burr F Beach extinguished fire on Wheeler woodlands encroaching Edwin Thornton land. Miss Inez White returned to Virginia after two months with Dr Benjamin W White. Miss Charlotte B Plumb guest of Miss Grace Cantelo in Bridgeport. Easter holidays planned with parents in Lakeville Conn. Choir rehearses Easter anthems at Mildred Tucker home. Town hall Boys club hosts Oliver team from Bridgeport. Dr Benjamin W White not in good health after grip.
An old farm newspaper ad touts Stuart's Calcium Wafers as a blood purifying cure for pimples and skin blemishes. It claims quick results within days, notes doctors prescribe them, and advertises 50 cent boxes at local druggists.
A musical service of The Crucifixion by Sir John Stainer will be held at 8 PM on Good Friday at St John's Episcopal Church. The vested choir under Alvin C. Breul will perform with Elis Lundberg baritone and Walter Ley tenor, aiming to deepen devotion through the cantata.
Good Friday service at Olivet Congregational Church features a choral program with the seven words from the cross, organ and solo performances, anthems, and a silent benediction. The sequence includes Father forgive them, Today thou shalt be with me, Woman behold thy son, My God why hast thou forsaken me, I thirst, It is finished, Father into thy hands I commend my spirit, with associated prayers and marches.
Special musical service at First Presbyterian Church State Street corner of Myrtle Avenue on Good Friday Evening at 7 45 by the church quartet with fifty choir voices. The Stabat Mater by Rossini will be repeated.
Holy Week observed at St George's Church Colorado and Maplewood avenues with morning services at 7:30 and 10 a.m. and evening at 7:45 daily. Maundy Thursday invites joint prayer with nearby churches at 7:45 p.m. Good Friday services at 7 and 9 a.m., 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. noon devotion spans three hours. Oberammergau Passion Play photos shown in the church porch.
Trinity Church at Fairfield Avenue and Broad Street announces Good Friday services with Matins Litany and altar service at 9 a.m. Singing of the reproaches and Passion preaching at 12 3 p.m. Litany at 5 p.m. Evensong at 7 45 p.m. Rector Rev Charles L Gomph to preach during the Three Hours.
Michael Murphy aged 67 a foreman with the Housatonic Water Co. drowned himself in the canal through Shelton yesterday afternoon after shouting a farewell. He swam part way across before sinking and was later recovered. He is survived by three children. He had recent health complaints.
For Easter’s Dinner order one dozen Miles’ ale or lager to add zest and sociability to the family feast. A tonic to fight cold or grip, it promotes good cheer and toni ng of the system. Order from M. J. Maloney, Jones avenue. Telephone 3459-3. Wines and liquors, soda and mineral waters. Buck beer. Orders promptly attended to.
New York reports the engagement of Miss Bessie Yoakum daughter of B F Yoakum prominent railroad heir to Francis R Larkin son of Mr and Mrs John Larkin of New York City. Miss Yoakum a debutante popular among peers is noted for her Texas ranch connections and adventurous travels.
Caesar Misch Inc presents a full Easter display with men right and women left departments. Men find silk ties hosiery shirts cuffs and a broad line of furnishings while the hat department offers derbies caps and new blocks. The middle features spring suits and fabrics. women’s department boasts large spring suits gowns coats and millinery with Parisian trims. The children’s department is largest and inviting with a notice for parents to bring youngsters. Herman Walder, manager, is praised for steady leadership since start.
Obituaries list brief death notices from Danbury and surrounding towns. Mary J Oscar aged 73 widow of Samuel Oscar died in Danbury March 12. Almira F Ferguson age 74 died in Danbury hospital March 13. Charles A Johnson age 82 died in Danbury March 14. Anna Ressequie died in Ridgefield March 13. Mary Olivia Cornell widow of Theodore Cornell died in Danbury March 12. Mrs John Green aged 80 died in Greenwich March 13. EB Robbins aged 62 died in Plymouth March 15. Mrs C C Walker died in Winsted March 16. Miss Alice Jeanfavre aged 20 died in Torrington March 14.
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