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Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1909

Page

5

Factory Extension and Real Estate Slug in Fairfield Market

Real estate activity remains subdued with 18 sales versus 21 last year. Mortgage lending rose to 96,623 led by a 32,000 loan to R. M. Judson for a studio building on Fairfield Avenue near the Telephone Exchange. Planned construction includes Acme Shear Company and Weidlich Bros. factories, Atlantic Hotel changes, Hicks Street factory plans, Spruce Street store and tenement, and multiple single and multi family residences on Glendale Avenue Gregory Street Calhoun Avenue and North Main Street. Building permits totaling 33,500 were issued for autos, remodels, and multi family dwellings across several blocks.

R. M. Judson Bridgeport Savings Bank Fairfield Avenue Telephone Exchange Acme Shear Company Weidlich Bros Atlantic Hotel Joseph W. Northrop Patrick Garvey Grand Street Hicks Street Acme Shear Co Spruce Street Frank Duckays Glendale Avenue H. E. Sherman Gregory Street M. A. McFarland M. Lanese Calhoun Avenue North Main Street John L. Schleichert Weiglich Bros. Mfg. Co M. M. Downer Clinton Avenue Mary A. Fat Pembroke Street Ogden Susan E. Reynolds Annie Gadush Putnam Street Jacob Bitzér Fourth Street F. A F. B. Meeker John Street J. H. Zimmer Beardsley Street A. McNeil Fairfeld McKenzie Brothers Bank Street Elizabeth Southey French Street J. C. Chamberlain West Avenue Dieshazy Spruce St W. R. Clark Thomas Arnold

Earle’s Affinity Seeks Divorce After Split With Wife

Ferdinand Pinney Earle, once famed for abandoning his wife to wed Julia Kuttner, faces a divorce suit from his “soul mate.” Mrs Earle alleges he was a lunatic at marriage. Earle denies the accusation as his legal battle unfolds in Middletown.

United Press Ferdinand Pinney Earle Julia Kuttner Julia Ferdinand Earle Middletown New York Monroe Earles Venice Italy

Twilight service leads at Central Association church

The Twilight service of the Central Association at 629 State St will be held Sunday at 4:30 led by Mrs Gertrude Williams with Ada Read in charge of music. An engaging program is promised and all women and girls are invited to attend. Burke's union tobacco.

Central Association State St Gertrude’ Williams Ada Read

Wart remover ad for Cyrus Pharmacy in Palol text

An advertisement touts Cyrus Wart Remover as a painless solution to unsightly facial warts. It claims Palol castor oil product availability and promotes The Cyrus Pharmacy locations at 253 Fairfield Avenue and 186 Cannen Street for purchase.

Cyrus Cyrus Pharmacy Fairfield Avenas Cannen St

Germeton Hand Cleaner Ad from Stratford Avenue

Guaranteed met to injure the skin. Instantly removes Stove Polish, Rust, Grease, Ink, Paint and Dirt. For the hands of clothing. Large can 10 cents Manufactured by Wm. R. Winn, 23 Stratford Ave. Sun rises tomorrow. Sun sets today. High water. Low water. Moon sets.

Wm. R. Winn Stratford Ave

Personal remarks and local civic notes from town leaders

Mayor Lee questions all municipal offices becoming more positions while quotes from George W Jackman and George T McCarthy show public sentiment. The piece also covers transit complaints about car transfers, Elks ladies night minstrel show, and Lady Antlers dance committee meeting plans at Washington Court with Quilty's Hall booking noted.

Lee Anti-Tuberculosis Associationl George W. Jackman Billy George T. McCarthy W. H. Harty Larry Tommy Arnold T. H. Bowen E. E. Dillon Max Stein West End Main Street George Winn South End J. T. Toomey Traction Company Fairfield South Park Avenue Park and Fairfield Avenue State Street State and South Park Park Brooklawn Elks Lady Antlers J. H. Cook Washington Court Quilty

Weather Indications Special from United Press

A Lake Superior disturbance causes cloudy weather with light rain or snow in the Great Lakes region. Partly cloudy conditions and possible light showers are forecast for tonight and Sunday east of the Rockies. Pleasant weather elsewhere. the disturbance moves toward the St Lawrence valley by late tonight and Sunday.

United Press New Haven Lake Superior Rocky Mountains St. Lawrence Valley

Attell Still Has His Punch In Chicago Fight

Abe Attell the featherweight champion stopped Frankie White of Chicago in the eighth round of a scheduled twenty round bout in Dayton. White gave a brave display but could not match Attell’s punch as the champion retained his title and form.

Dayton Abe Attell Frankie White Chicago White Attell

Ketchell Knocks Out O Brien In Tenth Round Fight

New York reports Staley Ketchell defeated Philadelphia Jack O'Brien in the tenth round of their fight. The debuting boxer left the arena hailed as the era’s greatest living fighter, drawing comparisons to Jim Jeffries and earning immediate acclaim from fans and supporters.

Philadelphia Jack’ O’brien Ketchell United Press New York Staley Ketchell Fighting Society Jack” O’brien Jim Jeffries

Baseball Notes Show Signings and Opinions Across Circuits

Manager O Rourke signs Walter A Brooks of Hinsdale New Hampshire to an outfield spot with semi pro experience and strong local backing. Other notes include Paddy Lynch discussed for driving a patrol wagon after driving in three runs, Giants Regulars beating the team 10 3 as Red Waller limits Marquard to one hit in five innings, Jimmy Callahan reinstated and fined for refusing to report, Trinity College coaches proposing hair color based teams Brunettes and Blonds, Mike Doherty signs Catchnole for Waterbury who will come at his own expense, Chester Dobens of Nashua confident in Connecticut league after 15 2 record, Jack Ryder cites Tommy Downey improving with strong hands and quick throws, George Bone returns from Fall River and will join Pawtucket in next week’s exhibition.

O'Rourke Walter A. Brooks Hinsdale N. H Brooks Besdes Paddy Lynch P. S Jake Mike Doherty Waterbury Catchnole California Catchpole Mike Brass City George Bone New Haven Fall River Worcester Bone Pawtucket

Polo League title on line as Providence hosts playoffs

New Bedford falls 8 3 to Fall River. remaining games decide pennant. Providence must win at home to claim first, Fall River needs victory and Providence loss to deny Spindles. Ted Lewis aids Providence while Jack Carrigan and Candy Harper star for Fall River. Results last night: Providence 5 Brockton 4. Fall River 8 New Bedford 2.

New Bedford Fall River Brockton Providence Pawtucket Worcester Ted Lewis Jack Carrigan Candy Harper P.C. Providence

Cohn Tops Hogg in YMCA Pool Tourney

In the YMCA pool tournament Cohn defeated Hogg 100 to 60 as Downey reached 100 with Delehanty at 57. A highly anticipated Monday night match pits Treadwell against Lane. Keeler’s orchestra delighted the Bible study supper Thursday with a unique mandolin heavy ensemble.

Cohn Hogg Downey Delehanty Treadwell Lane Keeler

Pop Foster to Manage Tri-State Club at Reading Pa

Series between Pawtucket New Bedford Fall River and Providence. Pop Foster and his wife and child depart Monday for Reading Pa to manage the Tri-State league team there. He will audition many youths and hopes for a winning squad. Coveleskie, brother of the Slav who aided the Giants, will try at third base for Lancaster Tri-State. Al O'Dell has been the regular at third but faces opposition this season. Reading of the Atlantic Outlaw league signs Jimy Bert Whisper formerly of the Orators.

Pop Foster Reading Coveleskie New York Giants Lancaster al O’dell Jimy Bertwhisle The Orators

Amazons Seek Friday Game With Union Business College Boys

The Amazons propose a Friday night basketball game against the Union Business College boys team in Bridgeport, and request evening farmer readers to note the inquiry and respond.

Amazons Union Business College

Charcoal Lozenges Offer Natural Breath and Stomach Relief

Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges claim to purify breath by restoring the natural odor, absorb all gas in the stomach, aid digestion, and oxidize blood. The product, made from willow wood charcoal and honey, is advertised as harmless for all ages and urged for sour stomach, indigestion, and bad breath. Buy from the F A Stuart Co in Marshal, Michigan with a cent a word want ad.

Stuart F. A. Stuart Co Stuart Bldg Marshal, Mich

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Bai HUB Clothing Bridgeport Public Market Branch Bridgeport Public Market East Main Street Loz Wis Weidlich Brothers Mohan Ceeurttes Halligan Nime Broad Street Bridgeport Post Office Gall Wentworth Furniture CO Happy Home Specialists Geo. B. Clark & CO Meek & Lines Co Bridgeport, Conn Crawford Castttoorra Burke’s Union Tobacco Uiet N. Buckingham & Co Liley New Jersey Woman’s Drug Store Main St Baseball Notes Giants Red” Waller Marquard Jimmy Callahan James Logan Sauares Chicago Americans National Commission Trinity College Chester Dobens Nashua Dobens Jack Ryder Cincinnati Enquirer Tommy Downey Tom Downey Huggins Cabsetoria
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