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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1911
Page
2
Applications for licenses Nos. 319 225 and 239 to sell Spirituous liquors at Bridgeport addresses 409 Water Street 521 Lafayette Street and 396 Hancock Avenue with endorsements from local electors and taxpayers. Statements note non proximity to churches schools post offices libraries or cemeteries and list multiple signers and dates in May 1911 and May 1912.
A dense listing of Sunday worship times across St. John's Park Fairfield Avenue Washington Park First Presbyterian Park Street and King’s Highway churches. It notes sermons matins benediction and evening services led by Rev Charles L Gomph Rev Everett A Barnes Rev John MacLaren Richardson Rev B S Joyce and others with union services at South Church and details on Sunday School Epworth League and cantata performances. Strangers welcome with emphasis on Mother’s Day carnations and a union Congregational rally.
Bristol staff awaited an early start on the new post office with bids likely to be requested in a few weeks. Congressman FE Stevens Henry said construction is expected to begin this year and be in use next year.
A musical evening features an Organ Recital at 7 o clock with pieces by Beethoven Mendelssohn and Sullivan among others. Choirs and soloists include Margaret Hogan Gertrude Laubscher William Tomlinson Austin MacConnell Elmer Joyce with organ directions and offertories noted. The Lehigh Valley Railroad announces low round trip summer rates to western points including Niagara Falls Pacific Coast and Encampment destinations with details via N W Pringle. Alain White and sister purchase Lakeside Inn for convalescent care at Ban tam Lake in Litchfield May 11.
A Windsor Conn tale recalls an unknown man who pawned a lady’s timepiece and later sought to recover it after conscience troubled him. He signed as Morris Braines and asked for guidance on reclaiming the watch from Albany pawnshop. The note ends with apologies for trouble caused.
Fairfield County Board approves license No 218 to sell spirituous and intoxicating liquor including ale lager wine and cider from Abraient Kraut at 800 Hallett Street to Mick Bahy at the same address. Public notice cites location within 208 feet of church or school and various public buildings. Dated Bridgeport May 1914 with signatures of taxpayers and town officials.
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