Bridgeport 4s and Town Notes From The Evening Farmer
Selections from the Evening Farmer files recount 1866 items including an attempted crown theft and diary-like dispatches about Vienna and New Haven council debates. The report mentions a trial of an assassin, local elections in New Castle Delaware, and Bridgeport youths entering Fairfield County law ranks while Avon Park plans summer entertainments with fireworks and dancing beginning June 3 1900s style notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon Park Entertainments
Avon Park
Traction Company
Eliight
T ‘Ik
Death of Josef Sadler in Early Hungarian Community
Twenty years ago Josef Sadler of 90 Hallett died after a long illness. He was about 40, left a wife and young daughter, and had built a fortune in groceries, liquor, and real estate. Owner of the Sadler Hall building, his estate was about 20000 dollars. He retired two years ago due to poor health and had been active in promoting countrymen’s interests. Also notes a marriage at Sacred Heart, William R. Hurley to Mary Cullinan, with details of attendees and a two-week honeymoon. Fifty-year couple Charles and Mrs Belknap of 382 Main Street to celebrate golden wedding next week.
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Josef Sadler
Hallett
Sadler Hall
Sadler
Sacred Heart
Wiliam R. Hurley
Mary Cullinan
Father O'Brien
Sacred Heart Church
Samara
Cere
Sheehan
Jersey
Crowley
Nihill
O’brien
Carroll
Harry
Robert Lynch
Mise Ellen George Stapleton, Jr
John Carilinan
Fatha O' Len
State Street
Mrs. Hariey
James Street
Charles Belknap
Main Street
Building permits approved for multiple projects totaling 40726
Building commissioners granted permits with aggregate value 40726 for projects including a two family dwelling on Sanford place for George W Buck a store addition on Stratford avenue for James Bounds additions to porches on Hancock avenue for Edward Deice a mixed dwelling and store on Boston avenue for Andrew Onder a dwelling expansion on Hallett street for Georges Mhinck a one family dwelling on Fairview Venue for Hattie V Hayes a one family dwelling on Davis street for Gudmund Hijaka son a private brick garage on Marion street for T J Purdy a two family dwelling on Alice street for Dr Goldman and Schime a five family dwelling and store on Andover street for Ferdinand Karass an office expansion on Knowlton street for A W Burritt company a twelve family dwelling on Pembroke street for Max Schwartz a one family dwelling on Park place for De Ver H Warner a store on Stratford avenue for Lucy Vanwick and a three family dwelling on Oak street for Batista Laurina Fusco.
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Sanford Place
George W. Buck
Stratford Avenue
James Bounds
Hancock Avenue
Edward Deice
Pease
Boston Avenue
Andrew Onder
Fairview
Hattie V. Hayes
Davis Street
Gudmund Hijakason
Marion Street
T. J. Purdy
Dweiling
Alice Street
Goldman‘ and Schime
Andover Street
Ferdinand Karass
Fireworks Scarce as War Materials Push Prices in Bridgeport
Bridgeport dealers warn that munitions shortages will hit the fireworks trade this year with limited colored lights rockets and bombs. Despite abundant firecrackers the high cost of war materials tightens supply for the better class displays.
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Bridgeport
Jewish Faith Members to Consider Return to Palestine
Dr Madison Peters will speak at a mass meeting of Jewish descendants at the State Street Casino on Thursday evening. The discussion will cover a movement urging all persons of Jewish faith to return to Palestine and establish a nation.
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Palestine
Madison Peters
D.D
State Street Casino
Resinol Soap and Ointment Claim Eczema Relief
An old advertisement touts Resinol products as a quick solution for itching burning and disfiguring eczema and similar skin conditions. It promises instant relief from symptoms via arm baths with Resinol Soap and Resinol Ointment, plus long term clarity with regular soap use. It notes doctors endorse the prescription ingredients and safety for tender skin.
Graduation and Wedding Gifts Advertisement Highlight
A vintage storefront ad showcases a wide array of graduation and wedding gifts. It touts watches, diamonds, jewelry, silverware, cut glass, clocks, and fountain pens at pleasing prices. The copy promises satisfaction for all customers and claims unanimous approval from buyers.
Bits of Byplay Deep Stuff and Wry Quips
A collage of jokes and quips with wise fool and travel bits, plus classic one liners about life, marriage, and human foibles. It notes Luke McLuke and Charles Leedy reflects, mentions Attorney General Woodbury action against Armour and Co. and Swift meat packers, and ends with a funeral designs credit.
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Woodbury
Armour & Co
Swift & Co
Rockefeller Testimony Raises Controversy Over Colorado Governor
Washington report notes executive session after John D. Rockefeller Jr. testified before the Industrial Relations Commission. A letter to Chairman Walsh described the Colorado governor as a "little cowboy" and claimed bankers, business groups, editors, and others urged action to drive out agitators amid strikes and violence.
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Colorado
Little Cowboy
John D., JR
Washington
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Industrial Relations Commission
Walsh
M. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Joan R. Lawson
L. M. Bowers
The
Colorado Fuel & Iron Co
Chamber of Commerce
Real Estate Exchange
Denver
Pueblo
Trinidad
Walsenburg
Colorado Springs
Schevernor
Hayes
Lawson
McLennan
Peruvian Gold Mine Booster Is Arrested
Raymond Mc Cune, son of A W McCune of Salt Lake City, was arrested in New York on a Wilmington Del charges of using the mails to defraud in connection with the Peruvian Gold Mine Company. Stock subscriptions totaling about 200000 had been paid into Wilmington offices amid a promotional campaign with circulars. He claimed burglars had robbed his home of 300000 worth of jewelry.
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New York
Raymond McCune
A. W. McCune
Salt Lake City
Wilmington
Del
McCune
Peter's Pence Collection Tomorrow Across Bridgeport
Catholics in Bridgeport will contribute Peter's Pence tomorrow in all churches to aid Vatican expenses. Connecticut diocese expects higher donations this year due to war related revenue cuts at the Vatican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
Bridgeport
Vatican
Connecticut
Europe
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Eoseee
Wiix
AWM. Are Assemblang
HeLetter Feosh
Vienna
Are
Thintty Colegce
John Williams
Diocess
New Haven
Johnnson
Jefferson Davis
Richmond
Ars Successful Po
New Castle
Democrats
Clerk of Market, &c
Patrick Kearney
Hamilton Street
W.W. P. Hopkins
Harry Hawley
Frederick Keeler
H. C. Burroughs
L. Hal
Yale Law School
Fairfield County
John Carr
George Cassidy
John Seymour
8. G. Meeker
M. J. Buechler
Fairfield Avenue
Middl
Paw
Willie
Mexico
Luke McLuke
Cincinnati
Hnquirer
Luke
Charles Leedy
Youngstown Telegram
Names
Crow Shea
Maysville, Ky
Kentucky
Frisco
Louisville
Jonah
Sam Hill
Copenhagen
Madgeburg
Germany
John Reck & Son
John Reck
Long Island
Block Island
New London
Water ST
Highland Spring
Ean Highland Serine Water Co
Warren Street
Smith-Murray CO
Bridgeport, Conn
Eac
Tate and Bank
East Main ST
Rudolf Rye
Ryejuice
Ambrose Company
East Main Street
Conn
the People’s' Dairy
Geo. A. Robertson
John F. Fay
Superior Fabrics
GEO. B. Clark & CO
Crawford Ranges
Broad Street
Wendig
Filbert Sts
Philadelphia
Fiomeline
C. Walsh
Daggett & Ramsdell’s
Daggett & Ramedell’s
Pew
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