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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1909

Page

4

Lincoln church supper draws 600 plus in attendance

More than six hundred people attended a chicken pie supper in Lincoln hosted by the ladies of the People's Presbyterian church. The event sold out tables quickly with a country grocery display, cake and candy tables, and Easter cards. Tonight and tomorrow additional attractions include an Italian vendor, legerdemain demonstrations, and music by the Keeler Ladies' orchestra.

Lincoln People’s Presbyterian Church Baeil Lustig Keeler Keeler Ladies’ S Orchestra J. H. Stevenpay Sable Alice B Rubsy Stal Ie B. Rubey and Mee Hacket B. Andrews IL. Solomon Z.T. Court Alice M. @ullard Edna Eos Williams Henry Car Mathilde Carstesen Swick Wheeler Mahala B. Hayes Clementine Bidmead Charles A. ‘Soungs Elias Davids May O, Davenport J. MacKenzie H Milner Charles W. Walker Misses Aymes Charlotte Bessie Bishop Eva Ivy Jones Marion Hopkins Elizabeth Sara Williams Leala Phillips Frances Kelr Elizabeth Ey Elsie Tuttle Mildred McLeod Fennie Sherwood Flora Anderson Annie G. MacNair Lillian Keach Mesdames Herbert Banks Waldo Hudgon

Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Remedy Ad

An old local advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe cough remedy for La Grippe. It claims to stop coughing and strengthen the lungs with no harmful drugs, urging readers to refuse substitutes and listing F. B. Brill as the local agent with a 135 reference.

Oneu Foley F. B. Brill Local Sak

Southey’s bill referred to city attorney for opinion

Architect A G Southey’s bill for 1 23 against the city for remodeling plans at Prospect Street school was heard by the Board of Education. Board may seek city attorney opinion on full commission liability if any part is used. Beardsley directed to draft plans. Southey may have exceeded authority. Beardsley plans for Black Rock eight room addition approved. bids to be advertised after minor drawing tweaks. Summerfield nine room addition sketches approved. bids to be invited later.

A. G. Southey Prospect Street Board of Education Southey C. T. Beardsley, Jr Mr. Southey Beardsley Black Rock School Summerfield School

Dowling Millinery Opening At Meige Building

Miss Dowling's parlors in the Meige building host a three day opening this week showcasing new season headwear. Designers and trimmers present refined, exclusive styles with pieces from fashion centers, inviting all ladies to attend and inspect the display.

Dowling Miss Dowling Meige Mise Dowling Misa Dowling Mics Dillon

Reverend Fesperman Endorses Foley's Kidney Remedy

Rev Joseph H Fesperman of Salisbury North Carolina, author of several books, describes years of kidney trouble ending after taking Foley's Kidney Remedy. He reports severe winter pain, bed confinement, sediment in urine, and improvement as the remedy reduced pain and restored normal urination.

Joseph H. Fesperman Salis Ibury N. C Foley F. B. Brill

Fair Week at Read's Presents Springtime Decor and Music

Read Co store hosts a springtime fair week with lavender and dog wood decor across the first floor. Music room features magnolias and a fountain of youth Cupid figure with colored electric lights. Tea room serves daily while departments display fashion and interior pieces. concert daily and Saturday evening. Foley’s Honey and Tar advertised as safe cough remedy by F B Brill.

D. M. Read Co Dico Cupid Reading Sedmeen Ana Ee

Explode Dynamite Under Viaduct in West Hoboken

Dynamite placed beneath a pillar of the new 350000 viaduct linking West Hoboken and Union Hill exploded today, tearing the pillar and upper bridgework, shattering windows for blocks. A nearby house was heavily damaged. one occupant slightly injured. Police search for the culprits amid labor trouble claims against contractors.

United Press New York West Hoboken Union Hill N. J

Beat Wife to Death and Cut His Throat

Buffalo reports Joseph Gabner aged 79 beat his wife aged 77 so severely that she will die and slashed his own windpipe at 2 this morning. The woman bears extensive injuries including a fractured skull and battered face. Relatives note threats by Gabner though no prior serious trouble was recorded. Also in New York a Brooklyn teacher, Miss Eleanor Colgan, has been named a Papal Knight by Pope Pius X for aiding Italians in Brooklyn with a gold cross blessed by the Pope.

United Press Buffalo Joseph Gabner Louisa Brown Gabner Miss Colgan New York Brooklyn Eleanor Colgan Knights of the Papacy Pius X

Theatres Showcase Top Vaudeville Acts At Polls Next Week

The article reviews Emmet Devoy in In Dreamland with Mille Fregolia in rapid costume changes and a cast including Ward Curran and The Silvas. It notes Jesse In Lasky’s The Pianophiends in Bridgeport at Poll’s, featuring five pianos and nine young artists. Also mentions Eugene Lee’s Paid in Full and silent film previews with new songs and features.

Emmet Devoy Dreamland Uni Mille. Fregolia Mile Fregotia Jesse Lasky Bridgeport Fifth Avenue New York City

Engine Crew Trapped by Flames in Fifth Avenue Fire

New York reports the entire Engine Company 1 crew trapped for ten minutes in a blaze that heavily damaged the Smith-Gray building at 236 238 Fifth Avenue. Rescued by two other fire units with strong water streams, they survived in poor condition though all recovered. The fire affected nearby hotels and apartments with numerous scares among residents.

New York Engine Company 1 Smith-Gray Fifth Avenue

Fashion items and Easter waists sale listings

An assortment of men and women’s apparel including walking suits of serge and worsted, three-quarter coats, flare skirts, and satin linings. Easter waists offered at 50c to 1.95 with chambray, lawn, and batiste varieties plus Dutch Collar trim and linen options. Diverse patterns and colorings highlighted.

Rory of the Hills to be staged with a strong cast tonight

Smith's presents Rory of the Hills starring Bernard Daly with a capable company in a high quality comedy drama. Hattie Williams arrives tomorrow after a Boston Park Theatre run and a New York stint, headlining a Frohman production of Raffles with a star ensemble and lavish scenery and gowns. Creatore and his band join Saturday concerts, offering operatic selections and charming conductorship, as audiences enjoy the evolving program of pictures, songs, and entertainment.

Rory The Hills Bernard Daly Iich Daly Hattie Williams Park Theatre Boston Criterion Theatre New York Miss Williams Charles Frroh Raffles Frohmy Wallace Morgan William Norris Bert Leslie Jack Gardner John Bunny John J. McNally Rogers Brothers W. T. Francis Jerome Kern Creatore Frndsy Bridgeport Italy Signor Giuseppe Creatore America Jackson

Hawley Dies Prominent Dairyman of Hawleyville

William Edson Hawley, noted dairyman and cattle dealer, died after a brief illness. He leaves wife Mary F Terrill and nine children, three of whom survive: William, Harry, and Helen Hawley, a Syracuse University student. Funeral from his home Thursday at 2 PM.

William Edson Hawley Hawleyville Mary F. Terrill EB. G. Terrill Brookfield William Harry Helen Hawley Syracuse University

Cuticura Cured His Sore Eyes

G B Halsey of Wilson Virginia recounts two years of eye sores with swollen lids and inflamed eyes. After ineffective home remedies and physician visits a friend advised Cuticura Ointment and within two weeks his eyes healed and never troubled him again. He praises Cuticura at age sixty-five.

Hau G. B. Halsey Uth Wilson Grayson Co

Whitlas Go to Atlantic City

James P. Whitlas wife and son Billy, who is hailed as the kidnapping victim, along with daughter Selina, arrived in Philadelphia en route to Atlantic City for a rest before returning to Sharon to pursue abductors. Billy, eager for the ocean, defends the motive behind the crime as baseless and notes widespread sympathy.

Philadelphia James P.whitle Billy Selina Atlantic City Sharon Big Ocean Mr. Whitla Neiither Boyle

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kline Brothers Main St Money Back Store Portieres Smith Axminster Kline E. J. Malley Rosebud Malley James Gildersleves BJ. Malley Christy Finnegan Maurice Lyons Arline Malley Miss May Malley Jessor Higgins Thomas Kennell William Malley, Jr Edwards New Lyons LA Grippe Southport Agrect J. L. Dowling Meigs Bldg Fairfield Ave Read’s E. H. Dillon Main Stee E. H. Dillon & CO Post Ward & Curran the Silvas Duncan Lace & Lace Cooper & Brown Electrograph Ceese At Eugene Lee Walter Hartford Committee On Public Health and Safety Smith-Murray CO DEPT Bette Sam Harris Newtown Cuticura Conn Col. Fairfield Ave Water St Wentworth Furniture Co., Inc John Street Mrs Geo. Dunham Broad ST Eeenresanmder Mrs. Hastings High St Hartford Room Brown Thompson Waterbury Bank Street Jones Morgan Bldg Whitlas
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