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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1916

Page

20

Union Bartenders Weigh Raising Initiation Fee

At a Bartenders' union local 256 meeting in Wall Street hall the proposal to raise the initiation fee from 15 to 50 will be discussed. Some want action now but with the increase to take effect after a month or six weeks to allow late joiners at the old rate. A social gathering follows the meeting with refreshments and entertainment. The current officers and about 250 members are listed. regular meetings occur on the second and fourth Tuesdays.

Bartenders’ Union Local 256 Wall Street Bridgeport Herry R. Lee James O'Rourke David Miller John BE. Kelly Patrick Burns Exchellars Ing Flynn Oeceins Patrick J. Devine John J. Sullivan Harry R. Lee John E. Kelly David Steele Henry R. Ellis Joseph LaCroix John Daly

Silver anniversary dinner for Mr and Mrs William Nothnagle

Social and personal notes recount a family dinner this evening at 360 Stratford avenue to mark the Nothnagles silver anniversary. Harold F Owens, son of Mr and Mrs John E Owens of 1069 Barnum avenue, has earned MD and CM at McGill University Montreal and becomes assistant pathologist at Royal Victoria Hospital. Helen Cowell’s verses are chosen as Noble Avenue High School class hymn. Major Robert Russa Moton, a negro, was installed as principal of Tuskegee Institute.

William Nothnagle Stratford Avenue Harold F. Owens John E. Owens Barnum Avenue McGill University of Montreal Can Owens Bridgeport High School Royal Victoria Hospital Montreal Helen Cowell Robert Russa Moton Nero Tuskeekes Institute Bogkar T. Washington

Giant aeroplane J. N. 8 exhibits in Washington first NY to DC flight

Captain Ralph L. Taylor of Connecticut Coast Artillery helps supervise the giant aeroplane J. N. 8 on display at the White House grounds. The craft, flown by Victor Carlstrom and Allan R. Hawley, will depart for the National Guard of New Mexico to patrol the Mexican border. Officials will inspect the machine, which marks the first passenger flight from New York to Washington and demonstrates potential capital vulnerability to air attack.

Ralph L. Taylor Connecticut Coast Artillery Corps Stratford Washington National Guardsmen New Mexico Senate House Army Navy Victor Carlstrom New York Allan R. Hawley Aero Club of America White House National Guard of Mexican Taylor E. W. Bagnell Nebraska Guard Atlantic Hawley Wilson Daniels Conn. C. A. C Curtiss School Hammondsport N. Y Stamford

Connecticut National Guard Near Full Strength Under New Federal Bill

Officers and men of the Connecticut National Guard total 3,675 with 221 officers and 2,454 enlisted, near the 3,500 enlisted limit. Excludes Naval Reserve, Coast Artillery, and Third Division Naval Reserves. Guard strength to rise about 70 percent per federal rules, awaiting 1917 statutory limit increase to 8,500. Enlistment limits set ages 18 45 for enlisted and 21 65 for officers with six-year terms and new enlistment contracts.

Connecticut National Guard Guard Naval Reserve Organization Coast Artillery Bridgeport Naval Reserves Connecticut General Assembly National Guard Congress Camp Equipage Regular Army

Pastors to Meet at Advent Christian Church

The Bridgeport Pastors association will hold its annual meeting in the Advent Christian church at Park and Putnam streets Monday morning. A few officers will be elected including a successor to Rev. John P. Wagner, who leaves his presidency for a pastorate in another city. The Bank of Cuba plans to ship 700000 in gold coin from New York to Havana.

Bridgeport Pastors’ Association Advent Christian Church Park and Putnam Streets John P. Wagner

Ward Off Grippe With Leonardi Cough Syrup

Get rid of that cold quickly before feverish grippe conditions set in. Leonardi's Cough Syrup (Creosoted) soothes raw throats, cuts phlegm, protects lungs, and relieves irritation. Safe for whooping cough and croup. At Hindle's Drug Stores 987 Main Street and 909 Main Braet. 25c Adv.

Leonardi Hindle Main Street Main Braet

Local Lady Endorses Lax-a-Tone For Health Boost

Mrs. Baker, a respected resident, claims kidney and liver trouble improved after using M J Kraus Herbal Lax-a-Tone. She says back pain eased, liver function normalized, gas and bloating vanished, and overall strength returned. Sold at Hartigan's Drug Stores, 81 Fairfield Ave and Main and Congress St. Adv.

M. J. Kraus Hartigan’s Drug Fairfield Avenue Main and Congress Streets

Jersey City Pastor Publishes Ten Commandments for Girls

In Jersey City May 26 Rev A W Willever of the Lafayette M E church issued a decalogue warning young women about temptations in fashion and pleasure. The commandments urge modesty, sobriety, and focus on culture over dress, with a plan to test their acceptance next Sunday.

Jersey City A. W. Willever Lafayette M. EB Nicotine Mr. Willever Willever

Big East End carnival feature planned for next week

The Twelfth District Republican club screens its first carnival at Newfield park with Dorman and Krause shows opening Monday for a week. The program includes 50 big concessions 15 thrilling rides plus Sam Anderson’s athletes and wrestlers a high diver Up High Billy Kline and a lineup of divers and daring acts.

Dorman Krause Newfield Park Waterbury Wallingford Krauser Sam Anderson Congress of Athletes Anderson Billy Kline Colonel Fred Marvelous Talking Horse Joseph Little Bear Orvett

Horsford's Acid Ph. for nerves and stomach tonic

Advertises Horsford's Acid Phosphatic with claims it calms nervous disorders insomnia mental exhaustion and lassitude as the best tonic for nerves and stomach. Mentions use as a restorative remedy and links to improved well being.

Horsford

Multiple Vehicle Crashes Reported In City Yesterday

Several notable traffic accidents occurred yesterday involving a truck a jitney and a motorcycle at William street and Berkshire avenue. The motorcycle riders were uninjured after being thrown onto a house stoop. A Mitchell Dairy Co trailer truck collided head on with a touring car on Washington avenue. Three people were thrown but suffered no serious injuries. A.m. collision on Osborne street left a boy with internal injuries while a girl escaped serious harm. A bicycle and motorcycle crash at Oak and George streets led to an arrest for the motorcycle rider. the bicyclist received laceration treatment.

William Street Berkshire Avenue Mitchell Dairy Co Washington Avenue North Main Street Osborne Street Bostwick Avenue Stephen Kostzyn Helen Mrasko Samuel Ginsberg Park Avenue St. Vincent's Hospital Oak and George Streets Joseph Gissinte Fairfield Avenue Andrew Dellucca Willard Street

Clothes Discussed by Women’s Federation Delegates

New York May 26 delegates at the biennial General Federation of Women’s Clubs heard six committee reports and addresses. Speakers included William Dudley Foulke on Community Art and Dr George Vincent on Home making as a Fine Art, with David R Houston discussing agriculture. An afternoon clothes discussion was listed. Farmer Want Ads. One Cent a Word.

New York General Federation of Women's Clubs William Dudley Foulke George Vincent David R. Houston

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