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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1909
Page
4
Washington reports heart trouble and impaired eyesight among midshipmen at Sevenul Academy, prompting a board of inquiry. Secretary Meyer, returning from a trip to Annaia, aims to uncover causes and prevent overexertion in athletics that may injure new officers who enter with good health.
Winston Birnie named guardian ad litem for Patrick H McCarren Jr son of Mrs Mary Kepp geco seeks $100000 from Senator Patrick H McCarren for alleged breach of contract failing to educate and support the boy. Proceedings before Judge Gilcourt involved testimony to be taken with decision reserved.
A mechanical scene in a Van Dyk Tea Co window at 1135 Main Street recreates the Boston Tea Party. A three masted ship named Gaspe stands before Beeton harbor with moving figures aboard tossing chests of tea into the water, Mohawk-dressed assailants overpowering the crew in a life like demonstration of the December 16 1773 event.
The Boston Household Supply Co offers baby carriages and furnishings at low prices with easy weekly payments. EB H Dillon & Co at 1105 Main St present many banded sailor hats in new shapes and colors. The Wentworth Furniture Co on 5 John Street recently secured a suction cleaner in three sizes at family friendly prices with daily free demonstrations.
A Washington Post excerpt discusses legible signatures in letters, noting many writers pen clear bodies but unreadable names. It also surveys the Law of the Mosquito with the insect’s anatomy and feeding method described, and cites water-based humidity guidance from the Chicago Tribune on heating and comfort.
Sir William Fraser records Lord Adolphus Fitz Clarence’s witty France retort to Admiral de Joinville about commanding ships. Also notes on sawing brass with fine teeth, a parrot joke in Boston, a boastful Back Bay bird, and Foley’s Urine Laxative endorsement by F. B. Brill.
Capt Peter C Hains Jr awaits a new trial as his manslaughter in the first degree conviction stands. Defense lawyers McIntyre and Reilly plan an appeal before Judge Garretson at Flushing Monday, arguing for reversal. Mrs Will E Annis expresses satisfaction with the verdict.
Thousands nationwide can claim a free gold plated scarf pin from The Merrill Co. of New York, no charge for name and address. Readers urged to mail their name and full address with four two cent stamps to cover packing and postage, mailing today.
Nashua New Hampshire May 12 A theft of a small sum from Theodesan Balatsox provoked a fatal stabbing by George Merot a notorious local figure Marott died at Emergency Hospital from a split heart Balatsox captured after a struggle and held for murder two other men who aided Marott were not found Alcohol in medicines dominates medical compounds and Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound lists 18 percent alcohol content in tablet form despite objections to alcohol use.
Connecticut residents in twelve cities including Bridgeport New Haven Hartford and Waterbury face a unique restriction on manufacturing and selling electricity for lighting or power while other towns enjoy broader rights. The letter calls for scrapping the statute as unfair and asks whether the public service commission would tolerate such targeted discrimination.
A local shop showcases an unusually large assortment of sailor hats in plain and rough straw textures. Available styles include wide brim, narrow brim, flat, and droop shapes in colors such as black white brown cardinal wortsy green old rose and Copenhagen blue at popular prices.
E H Dillon and Co. Poli’s Theatre presents a strong bill headlined by Hotel Loughland Pat Rooney’s pretentious act with six chorus girls. The Jane Courthope Company stars in Lucky Jim a melodrama with notable scenic display and a child actor Master Forrester. Remainder includes Vinie Daley Danseuse The Watermelon Trust James F McDonald Corcoran & Dixon Docksteder and Derezzo & Ladue plus fresh motion pictures. This is the last week of vaudeville Poli’s Big Stock opens next week with Her Own Way starring Maxine Elliott.
A long health board meeting addressed city complaints about domestic fowls and dirty back yards. The board authorized four inspectors to enforce fowl restrictions, paid two dollars daily, serving until no longer needed. The session also weighed trolley car cleanliness and nuisance actions against residents like J A Marson and William Hopson, with decisions to be revisited.
Robert M Sperry's twelfth annual production gains weight and smooth action as audiences grow. Miss McKinney shines in Kiss a Little Girl Like Me and Isle of Dreams while Miss Steinmetz elevates with Love in Meontime and a swing song. The show promises continued success with a busy spring and summer vaudeville lineup and low 10 cent tickets.
Meyer Farrington, while after flatfish, spotted a large blackfish near the surface. He rowed to it and hauled the wounded nine-pound fish into his boat with his hands, noting a gash on its head likely from a dredge.
An advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a quick acting hair restorer. It claims to stop dandruff and cure falling hair in two weeks with a money back guarantee from Leverty & Bro. Bridgeport, at 50 cents a bottle, shipped prepaid by Giroux Mfg. Co. Buffalo, N Y.
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