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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1913
Page
13
Kalalion of this city sues Charles B. Dickerson of Haven for 2000 dollars damages in Superior Court claiming he was struck on Barnum avenue last February while walking, was thrown, broke his leg, and unable to work, with medical bills. Action returnable at the May term.
Chicago May 2 the civil service commission advertises an examination for assistant city electrician offering a $4000 yearly salary yet only one application has been filed by April 22. The commission may waive local residence requirements to attract a suitable candidate.
John B. Nichols of Trumbull sues Charles H. Mitchell of Orange for 1500 dollars over a leased Trumbull farm. Dispute centers on equal cattle contributions, half running expenses, and half profits as rent, with alleged nonperformance and missing hay and stalks after a 1909 lease. Trial set for May term.
Edward Leach treasurer of the Grand Lodge of the Elks arrived in Bridgeport from Albany for a reception hosted by Bridgeport lodge. Attendees included local officers and out of town Exalted Rulers. Leach delivered an inspiring address urging Elks to support officers and maintain the lodge’s high standards.
The social session extended into the night with entertainment at the Plaza theatre by Harry Rogers and Ben Bernard. The Ricci Trio from the Lyric theatre, Joe Whalen of the Four Whalens, James Mahoney, and Exalted Ruler Linx Weiler of South Norwalk performed as Speidel's orchestra played.
Los Angeles May 2 Mrs Mabel Johnson discharged from Pasadena Hospital after surgeons grafted the little finger from her left hand to her face forming a nose. The operation removed bone to create nostrils and she now breathes easily with the finger nose in place.
A certificate shows the Universal State Specialties Company of New Britain with capital of $100000 has been filed in Hartford. Incorporators listed are C. F. Smith A. G. Kimball A. T. Robbins F. A. Searle M. A. Parkins and J. F. Lamb.
The notice lists boneless hams at 22.4.4 and sugar cured bacon from Squires, alongside prices for salt bean pork corned spare ribs stewing fowls fancy roasting chickens Western fowls turkeys ducks broilers squab Guinea hens and squabs. Prices shown include 18¢ per pound for corned items and 25¢ per pound for fancy roasting chickens with other poultry priced from 22¢ to 30¢ per pound.
List of discounted grocery items including corn starch oats baking powder jelly powder jam and canned dried fruits. Prices shown per package pound or can with multiple items bundled as sale offers for Evaporated peaches pears prunes apples and apricots from Logan Johnson and related brands.
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