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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1909
Page
7
Published at 27 Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport Connecticut the Farmer Pubbing Co entered in the post office Bridgeport Conn second class. Issued daily except Sunday.
The Farmers' column notes adulteration concerns linked to Taft era tariffs and Dr Wiley's preservative campaign. Mme Schumann Heink arrives from Europe with plans to stay through fall 1910, performing in concerts and festivals. The New York Sun's tone shifts toward tariff revision and protection debate. Rheumatism cure claims appear with Dr Detchon's Relief offering rapid relief at Curtis Pharmacy.
A brief advance notice from A Menet representative announces a one year subscription option for the York Office located at 225 Hirth Avenue Brunswick Building Room 404. Details imply subscription or renewal terms with pricing referenced.
Debates stress Democratic lawmakers who vote with Republicans on tariff issues and committee positions. The piece notes 23 to 38 Democrats breaking party lines on lumber and hides duties, with leaders arguing over protectionism and industry impacts in Missouri, Illinois, and other states.
Stratford residents discuss Father O Connor stand against liquor selling as crime and disorder concerns rise from St James parish sermon. Reports mention loud late night noises near Hurds corner and a push for church aid in maintaining order while city water expansion and new hydrant at King street Bruce avenue are noted along with Labor Day services and anniversary events.
Town chatter swirls about shad stories from Housatonic lore and school honor rolls. Notices mention baseball mishaps, moving families, and local visits from Donald Falken and Miss Etta Ely. Religious services, youth activities, a new Girls Club House fund, and names for a boat reflect town life.
The 21 Connecticut camps of Sons of Veterans will hold the 25th annual division encampment in this city on May 20. Captain G. E. Hall of Freakin Bartlett Camp is officer of the day and Dr. H. H. Gorton, division commander, will preside at the meetings.
All women and girls are invited to attend the Sunday afternoon service at 4:20 led by Miss Katherine M Treating with a vocal solo by Miss Margaret Hughes, accompanied by Mrs Frances Carney. A hearty welcome will be accorded to all.
To Gennie Polvere of Derby Connecticut the owner of a parcel in Huntington Fairfield County is warned that unpaid taxes from 1901 to 1907 totaling 17.10 will be offered at public auction on Sunday in July 1908 at 3 pm to cover taxes interest at 9 percent first year then 7 percent thereafter plus costs unless discharged. Parcel described as lot 41 block 12 map of the South End Land Company bounded by land of the South End Land Company and Coram Avenue Huntington Connecticut May 1 1909 Edward W Keen Collector of Town Taxes Huntington Connecticut
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