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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1909

Page

7

Weeks selects Holcomb and Kenealy for Superior Court

Gov Weeks nominates Marcus Holcomb of Southington and Gardiner Greene of Warwick to the Superior Court with approval from supporters and opposition, noting Greene is a prominent Eastern Connecticut lawyer and former House member. Holcomb, 65, of Hartford, would retire the writ before an eight year term, with prior roles including Speaker of the House and Attorney General in 2913.

Kenealy Weeks Marcus Holcomb Southington Gardiner Greene Warwich Michael Kenealy Gov. Lilley Gy. Weeks Connecticut Fale University Law School Wait House M. H. Holcomb Hartford Trenealy Bristol Membe Judiciary Committee Malone Geek General Assembly

Republican Protectionism vs Timber Monopoly Debate

The text argues about reckless driving mileage as presumptive evidence under New York law and critiques free lumber policy. It contrasts speed limits with road conditions and criticizes protectionist timber duties as monopolistic. It urges use of timber importation to aid forest recovery.

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Rheumatism Cured In A Day By Detehon Relief

Dr Detehon's Rheumatism Relief for Neursigia claims radical cure in 1 to 3 days. It supposedly removes the cause and dissolves the disease immediately, with the first dose giving noticeable benefit. Sold by Curtis Pharmacy at 1149 Main Street Elm priced 75 cents to $1.

Detehon Curtis Pharmacy Main St Elm

Stratford Notables and Church Activities Mark Weekend

Stratford residents and visitors were noted for social visits and local events. Frank E. Conine beautified Hon Seth Low’s Bedford grounds while Cordella Sterling returned from Italy and Frank Berrard expanded strawberry cultivation. Church programs at Congregational and Methodist venues featured sermons, receptions, a minstrel rehearsal, and a revival theme.

Frank E. Conine Seth Low New York Bedford Pennsylvania Cordella B Sterling Italy Frank Berrard Nichols Avenue Maryland Donald Falken New Haven Norris Edwards Express Great Barrington Watson Smith Place Charles Smith Sastor Congregational Church Helen Smith Frances Blakeman Mabel Wilcoxson Mary Sherwood Jean Peck Marjorie Sammis Marjorie Haven Frances George Muriel Baldwin Edna Viner Elsie Smith Harriet Blakeman May Beardsley Finkelstine Bridgeport Beach Conine

Local notes from Bridgeport and surrounding towns

Reports from a community page describe a teacher convention held at the South church in Bridgeport, a play rehearsal led by Edith Turner, a fire drill with Fire Chief Judson, and other town happenings. Residents Keeler Wilson, Mr and Mrs Preston, and Mrs Charles W Walker figure among a string of local movements and visits.

Geo. E. Farrer Epworth League Sarah C. Smith Laies Methodist Church Judge Peck Christ Church Beach South Church Bridgeport Edith Turner Baxter Judson Keeler Wilson Larchmont Stamford 9Th Regiment New York City Preston New Haven Charles Silliman Charles W. Walsker Baldwin Darien Robert M. Bishop Guilford Con. Ie Rogerson Bullock Hebrew Orphan Asylum New York Richard Downey Corinthian A. Bedell Benjamin Port Jefferson Catherine T. Bunnell Bethlehem

Quips and quibbles in humorous newspaper snips

A collage of cheeky jokes and witticisms from several papers. It quotes a press humorist on ideas for jokes and mocks a letter from Count Hickoff and a blustery “irate father” remark. Other lines lampoon fashion, manners, and the pace of life in quick-mimed captions.

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Why Spring Colds Are Dangerous

A piece warns that spring colds can become stubborn lung trouble and lead to chronic asthma bronchitis or consumption. It promotes Father John's Medicine as a nourishing safe non patent food remedy that strengthens the body and helps organs resume normal function.

Father John

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