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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1911
Page
6
Crowded House reports the second night of The Marriage Game by Hridge Sperry drawing record crowds. The satire blends pathos with brisk repartee and strong cast work, led by Juliet and Kellard who earn praise from local critics.
Dr Florence Sherman presents a health board report noting poor conditions in schools despite Foster holidays. Four special inspectors report 6,647 clean yards and 1,692 dirty in 8,339 examined. 6,800 yards had wine or garbage cans, 1,539 lacked them. Public clinics planned with dates and ear nose throat and skin clinics listed. Drug stores will stock culture tubes for diphtheria care. Diphtheria and related diseases declared contagious. clinics to begin this week. Bank news on W J Smith approval and Greenwich land title validation by Judge Barnes are also reported.
Fliers of international reputation will grace the Bridgeport meet on May 11, 12 and 18. Curtiss, McCurdy and Beachy headliners promise notable aerial feats as daily events begin at 4 o clock afternoon. Special store offerings invite visitors to check bundles, meet friends, and feel at home.
Representative John Q. Tilson returns to New Haven for a few days before leaving for the Mexican border to report to General Carter for duty. As a member of the military committee he seeks firsthand information on conditions at the front. He cast his vote against the free list before departing from Washington.
At the Stratfield this afternoon the club holds its annual meeting and election of officers. Vice President Mrs Jonathan Godfrey will become president after three years in that role. Members vote on a proposed constitutional amendment to add a second vice president. Nominating committee members are Mrs Robert W Wheeler Mrs John A Kingman and Mrs Johan A Rusling Jr.
Feley Kidney Pills offer a remedy to neutralize and remove poisons causing backache headache nervousness and other kidney and bladder ailments at Gri Sortis Pharmacy text in an early 20th century advertisement highlighting medical claims and a local pharmacy source.
Reports from Rome describe escalating demonstrations with frequent clashes between protesters and police. Observers note a 40 percent rise in living costs over five years, a Jubilee price surge, and only a 5 percent wage increase, fueling fears of a potential revolution unless the government acts.
The Hartford Times notes a Bridgeport Farmer-Abstruse quip mocking public water supply concerns. It jokes that Bridgeport relies on private hands for water, while others build up systems and reap lower rates, hinting at a lucrative emolment for citizens and a sting in the final line.
Special from United Press reports Uncle Joe Cannon aged 75 years and three days predicts living to 150 like Edison. He parodies a politics show with a cakewalk and a piano hammer chorus, opposing Canadian reciprocity and women’s suffrage. An Apache released from prison then smashed a statue and slashed a painting at the Louvre.
Hartford hearing on taxing the New York New Haven Hartford railroad was postponed to May 17 after disputes over the measure’s scope. Tax Commissioner Corbin and Lawyer Robinson debated indirect taxation and the Connecticut Company’s role, with Sen. Hammond delaying further discussion to refine wording.
The Eagles field day committee of Gridge pert seric Fraternal Order of Eagles met and laid plans for the annual field day to be held in Dantury on July 1. The committee adopted a uniform and will recommend Wheeler & Wilson Bank to head the delegation.
Corinthian lodge F and M held a notable meeting with Fellow Craft and Master Mason degree conferrals. Deputy Grand Master Charles D. Beach of New Milford attended among many distinguished Masons, and an excellent banquet followed the session.
Coroner Clifford B. Wilson says the Norwalk auto wreck that killed Mary Eillen Scott was an accident with no blame on driver Thaddeus C. Betts. The car, returning from a dance, broke a right front spring at 18 mph, struck a telegraph pole and rolled over. Miss Scott suffered a fractured skull.
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