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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1909

Page

4

Mr Archer Tells Of Hood's Sarsaparilla Cure

Dayton Ohio January 10 1909 letter from O L Archer of 130 Dudley Street praising Hood's Sarsaparilla for decisive recovery from eight years of hip disease and crutch use. He credits the medicine with curing impure blood and endorses Hood's as the best spring medicine and nerve tonic.

Dayton Ohio C. I. Hood Co Lowell Mass Hood O. L. Archer Dudley Street

Social Personal Musical notes and society events in city

Rev. F R Sanford to lead St George's in West End tomorrow. Miss Eliza Graham becomes contralto at First Baptist, replacing Miss Lathrop who sings in New Haven. Community gatherings feature forestry talks, club toastings, and charity meetings with many local residents and guests.

F. R. Sanford Christ Church, Guilford St. George's West End Eliza E. Graham Stratford First Baptist Church Ruth Lathrop New Haven Miss Graham F. B. Grannis

Local social notes and events punctuate Bridgeport life

A collage of brief items from Bridgeport society details. Remarks on bank location plans, a bank paving note, and a staff change at Bridgeport Brass. Socials include Theta Sigma at Stratfield with delegates from New Haven and Hartford. Isabella daughters dance at Quilty’s Hall with 150 couples. wedding of Robert Lewis Stratford and Mina Marguerite Luckner officiated by Rev George Brown at the First Methodist Church.

Theta Sigma Stratfield New Haven Hartford Lew Daughters of Isabella Quilty’s Hall Letter Carriers Margaret C. Shallue M. T. Otis J. Gay E. McNamara A. Coleski Walsh Kate Gerrity K. Haggerty A. Steele J. Macdonald M. McNamara M. Grady M. M. Dorsey A. Duff C. Duff M. Corbett M. Monroe L. Leonard M. Carmody M. M. Ward K. McGrath J. Moran K. Kennedy N Jennings N. Halpin R. Mc Guinness H. Ryan R. T. Rock Knights of Columbus Nettie Braithing Robert Lewis Stratford Singer Sewing Machine Company Mina Marguerite Luckner Bridgeport George Brown First Methodist

Handsome scarf pin offered free by Merrill Co

The Merrill Co of 1161 Broadway New York advertises a free gold plated scarf pin for any reader sending name and address with four two cent stamps to sample their catalogue. Readers are urged to act now to receive the jewelry at no cost. A United Press note from Brooklyn reports a marathon race at Acorn A C Saratoga Park today with sixty entries and lively sprinting expected.

United States Merrill Co Broadway New York City United Press Brooklyn Jim Crowley Jim Clark Harry Jensen George Shannon Pittsburg Rossetti Acorn A. C. Saratoga Park

Wheale custom suits guarantee perfect fit at 1042 Main

Employers pick well dressed men. ready made clothing cannot guarantee fit. Wheale offers custom tailored suits using exclusive shrinking method for a perfect, neat appearance. Avoid strangers in factories and invest in Wheale’s service for affordable, well fitting attire. May boost employment prospects as hiring favors well presented applicants.

Wheale Main Street Whea Wheate

Hats for middle aged and elderly ladies at Dillon Co

Dillon Co advertises a large stock of small hats toques and bonnets for middle aged and elderly ladies. It promises affordable prices with at least one third savings and emphasizes black and colored braids hair braids and fancy braids both trimmed and untrimmed.

The Old Homestead at Smith's Theatre in Bridgeport

E H Dillon & Co presents The Old Homestead tonight with a renowned New England cast chosen by Mr Thompson. Also featuring animated pictures and songs, plus Fred Niblo's travelogue Russia from the Black Sea to Siberia next Tuesday.

Old Homestead Joshua Whitcomb United States New England Thompson Fred Niblo Russia Black Sea Siberia Mr. Nibio Warsaw St. Petersburg

Charmion Heads to Poli's for Next Week attraction

Poli's features Charmion the world’s most perfect woman with a New York run behind her. The act includes bar balancing trapeze and striking physical development. Supporting bill lists Oilivetti Troubadours Elsie Harvey Carter Waters & Co Muller Chunn Muller Jennings Renfrew Myers Rosa and the Western Whirlwinds plus motion pictures on the Electrograph.

Poli's Charmion Poli New York Oilivetti Elsie Harvey Comedienne Carter Waters & Co Muller Chunn Jennings and Renfrew Myers Rosa Electrograph

Dusky Belles of Greenfield to Perform at Country Club

Fairfield townsfolk spread posters for a minstrel show by the dusky belles of Greenfield at the Country Clubhouse on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. The town enjoys local baseball with half a dozen junior teams and recent 7 to 5 Center Towns win over Electrics at Hargrove field.

Kinsella Shoes Tracy Farley Walter Smith White Plains Royal Smith Henry Roland New York Little Danbury

Fairfield district life and industry notes and events

Repairs at the hands of F E Perry. Milkman Frank Wade plans moving to Stratford by June. Rubber Works stay busy amid slowing general manufacturing. Fairfield Stars vs Amazons set for next Sunday on Bridgeport mud flats. New Fairfield club formed with officers Bacon Wakeman Roger C Smith R S Child Howard L Thomas. Meeting Monday at 4 PM to discuss field and apparatus. Club aims to promote welfare and pledges fair field and square deal. Automobiles invited for May 24 parade transport to Bridgeport and Armory. Convention committee chair Leonard S Alexovitz seeks permission.

Fairfield Stars Amazons Bridgeport New Fair Field Club Bacon Wakeman Roger C. Smith Leonard S. Alexovitz

Consumption Relief Society Organized in Bridgeport

Thomas Rylands of the Union Metallic Cartridge Company was elected president of the Consumption Relief Society of Bridgeport at a gathering in City Hall. Officers include Vice President Michael J. Clabby Secretary W R Miller Treasurer Dudley P Bullard with directors R W Costello Harry Cooper J G Ludlum J Rock E V Sloan and F Modell. Representatives from six major local manufacturers attended at the invitation of Alderman D B Bullard. Mayor Lee presided.

Thomas Rylands Union Metallic Cartridge Company Consumption Relief Society of Bridgeport Common Council Chamber City Hall Michael J. Clabby W R. Miller Dudley P. Bullard R. W. Costello Harry Cooper J. G. Ludlum J. Rock E V. Sloan F. Modell D. B. Bullard F. Maddell Bullard Machine Tool Co UM. C. Co N. H E. V. Sloan American Graphophone Co Union Typewriter Co William Clark Holmes & Edwards Co Lee

Weather Indications And Advertisements In New Haven

Forecast cloudy tonight and Sunday fair with a lake region rain or snow. A disturbance on the Middle Atlantic coast slowed the lake storm with warmer eastern temps and freezing south to Texas. Also ads for Cyrus Wart Remover at Cyrus Pharmacy and CleanEasy hand soap with claims of skin safety and dirt removal.

New Haven Middle Atlantic Lake Hatteras Maine Mississippi River Texas

Police Board Sets Rules and Resigns in City

Police commissioners adopt a resolution limiting vacation for officers with 15 days of absence and withdraw vacation rights without board permission. Two specials Allison and Sanford face charges for demanding payments at a Sick Benefit event. Goulden and Loperci linked to a fatal assault. Joel Shequin resigns after 20 years as special, and several new appointments and transfers are announced as patrols prepare to train on a new patrol wagon.

Lieut Redgate Alpheus C. Goulden Johnen Michael Ebsa Henry Beisel Coughlin CO Ee Depesaese Beisel Filahaven Department Hurley Department of Clan Hill Birmingham Patrick Lynch John McGirr George North Charles Wheeler Joseph Shequin G. Green H. W. Walker James Flaherty Thomas P. Taylor Lincoln A Ae

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Mr. Archer Sf Hoot Yse Warner Hall Helen Armstrong Bridgeport Gas Light Company H. H. Jennings Seal Club A.B. Beers Steward Ene Crowley Jerome May George L. Porter T .S. Willett Frank Miller David F. Read Henry Parrott William H .Kelsey Jessie Bryant Gerard South Norwalk Frederick V. Rhoades Noble Avenue Gerard E. J. Naramore Mother's Congress Naramore James 3 Nichurch Kerr Decker Tallon Allen Trenting Raymond Herdina Kerchulis Bouton Banks Tomlinson Pine Grove Canaan Williamson Waterhouse Darling Trenting Miss Brundage Miss Hughes Miss Poland Edgar D. Moore Clifford Street Grace Church Epworth League Moore Dr. Saunders Grace Fannie A. Smith Buffalo International Kindergarten Union Lillian Roe East Main Street Edythe Maxwell The Associated Charities Edward M. Parker Milford Harriet Street Alfred Holroyd Salt’s Textile Company Philadelphia S. W. Northrop Brooks Street Henry Paterson Holyoke Alice Richards Connecticut Avenue Newark Col T. J. Murphy Springfield Lodge of Elks John Wilkins Philip Wilkins Beechwood Avenue Naskotah Theological Seminary Naskotah, Wis John T. Stein Washington Avenue Annex Star of Pembroke Circle C. of F. of A Foresters’ Hall Noah A. B. Beers A. L. Stewart Shepherds of Bethlehem Pequon Guido Hocke Caselotti Lincoln Hall L. H. Moulthrop Gilbert Street First Presbyterian Church Stamford Berkshire Yacht Club Colonna Society Alameda N. Ellsworth Cornwall David Coe Carlton Thomas Fred Banks Cornwall Bartram Paul Thompsom CYRES Icefield Avenue Delbridge John Donnelly J. H. Beauty K. of C. Ball James Falvey John J. Brady E. le Graves Libby George S. Youngs Bob McMullen Elm Bank I. H. Klen Charles Franz City National Bank Bridgeport Brass Company Dillon & GO E. H. Dillon & CO Smith's Signor Luigi Cilla Imperial Grand Opera Company Cavalleria Rusticana Il Trovatore del Verme Milan Grand Opera South America IL. Mancinelli Buenos Ayres Signor Cilla Mr. Hammerstein Manhattan Opera House Smith's Theatre POLIS Carter DeHaven Flora Parker Jesse Fairfield Dusky Belles George Ferris Ferris Kennel Wheatley Wakeman Greenfield Hill Parshley Emma F. Wakeman George Benson Bridgeport Hospital Guilbert Anna Bulkley Cuba Frank E. Northrop Nyack N. Y J. Holland Forbes North Adams C. E. Harmon Jennie Hi Wallingford St. Paul's Choir Willis N. Ison Florida Greenane Smith-Murray CO McCall's Juno Sam Harris Main ST CONN Office & Library Supply House Col. Fairfield Ave Water St F. E. Perry Frank Wade Bulkae Consumption Relief Society Cyrus Cyrus Pharmacy Fairfield Avenue Cannon St Wm. R. Winn Stratford Ave Police Board
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