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Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1916

Page

9

Tanlac Introduced in Bridgeport by Thousands Endorsement

Arrangements completed for the introduction of Tanlac in Bridgeport. The tonic, claimed to aid nervous exhaustion and digestive ills, is showcased in a downtown drug store with a trained representative explaining usage and expected results. The vegetable preparation has reached over 1.5 million homes in southern and eastern states.

Yone Tanlac Lexington Tamlac Tanlac Laboratories Cooper Medicine Company Dayton Ohio

Official Views on World's War Front Reports

Paris reports Bulgarian troops halted Entente advances on the Macedonian front with artillery and infantry activity between Presbane and the Vardar. Official statements describe repelling northern advances near Strupino and Rabova, light gunfire east of the Vardar and Lake Doiran, and trenches forming south of Kara Yenikul and Kadriche. The morning saw some fierce fighting along the Stup frontier.

Paris War Office Presbanke Vardar Poem Kara Yenikul

War Office reports battles near Hahovo and Dobruja

Bulgarian war office describes Sonjeen Say 15 or 16 Russian forces crossing near Hahovo, pushing villages Jopol Kajamble Boroisgawo Mao jowo Golemowrajowo Brehen, and retreating to Rustchuk. Army advances disperse surrounded enemy, with heavy fire along Dobrudja front and a Russian navy vessel shelling Talladohokae. Seaplanes target a shed on Lake Tahe Ul near Constanza.

Boia War Office Sonjeen Rusavica Hertatvelnienerstiery Hahovo Jopol Kajamble Boroisgawo Maojowo Golemowrajowo Bre- Hen Rustchuk Sm Tnophe Rustehuk Liahowo Babow Turtukai Dobrudja Black Sea Talladohokae Lake Ta‘eha-Ul Constanza

British Front Intermittent Shelling Reported Near Ancre

London dispatch reports on the Bomme front south of Ancre there was intermittent shelling during the night according to the official announcement dated October 5.

London Ancre Bommé

Sidelight of WWI engagements near Schwaben redoubt

A London territorial battalion carried out a successful raid north of Schwaben redoubt. Our artillery inflicted many casualties on advancing enemy infantry. The attack aimed at entering trenches east of St Eloi failed to penetrate our lines.

Schwaben London St. Eloi

Obituary notices and deaths in Stratford area

Henry Haynes dies at family residence after a short illness leaving a wife and several children. Frederik a Svenson Hoaglund dies at 2716 Main Street after a long illness aged 68. survived by husband and daughter. Margaret Ann Slocum dies at 1928 Seaview Avenue. survived by husband and son Charles. Albertine Wilcoxson, Stratford resident, dies at North Main Street Paradise Green after a brief illness. lifelong Stratford resident, teacher and church volunteer. survived by sisters and brothers. funeral Saturday at 2:30. Mrs Georgia Wilcoxson, sister, obituary notes. Fire destroys Aird & Sons boot factory in Montreal. strikes occur at five Tampa factories.

Henry Haynes Seaview Avenue Haynes Bloomfield N.J Frederika Svenson Hoaglund Frederika Svenson John Hoaglund Main Street Mays, Hoaglung Andrei Nikiforoff Margaret Ann Slocum Tima W. Crowther Crowther New York City Charles Crowther Lattin Storage Warehouse Co Albertine, Wicoxson Stratford Christ Episcopal Church Georgia Wilcoxson Alice M. Wilcoxson Samuel Beardsley John C. Wilcoxson Harry Wilcoxson Chauncey C. Kennedy

Danderine Promises Dandruff Cure and Lustrous Hair

An advertisement extols Knowlton's Danderine for dandruff, thinning hair, and itchy scalps. It claims one application brightens hair, dissolves dandruff, and prevents hair loss, urging readers to buy the 25 cent bottle at drug stores and toilet counters.

Knowlton

TROLLEY CAR ON STEEP GRADE IN PERIL OF WRECK

A Connecticut company Oak street trolley on a Congress street grade slipped into a perilous descent causing panic. Conductor William Hill and Inspector George Day are credited with averting disaster by applying hand brakes and halting traffic. Air brakes tested later showed no defect. A prior 1912 crash with injuries and damages is recalled.

Oak Street Connecticut Company Main and Congress Streets William Hil East Main Street George Day Golden Hill Street Seaview Avenue Congress Street Hill Main Street Veeras

Oystermen Protest Tax in Hartford Hearing

Oystermen lodged protest with the State Shellfish Commission against new state oyster ground assessments. During a Hartford hearing yesterday one owner admitted no books in the state when questioned, while most others were unrepresented. They argued pollution of waters has ruined profits in the business.

State Shellfish Commission Hartford

Baker Bankrupt Geza Toppiczer Files Petition

Geza Toppiczer a baker of 243 Hallette street filed for bankruptcy in the United States court yesterday. He lists liabilities of 2710.30 with all but 200 unsecured. His assets include stock in trade 10 dollars cash 1.09 horse 250 wagons 150 machinery and tools 600 and open account debt 400.

Geza Toppiczer Hallett Street United States

Bridgeport Hydraulic Co buys Sanfordtown farm near Redding

In Redding on Oct 5 the Bridgeport Hydraulic Co announced its latest land purchase the Henry J Kennell farm of about 100 acres adjoining the John Peters tract formerly the Col Rogers place. The deal joins other acquisitions near Good Ridge and Hopewell with local stake in the milk market and proposed cooperative dairymen plans.

Redding Bridgeport Hdraulic Co Henry J. Kennel Sanfordtown Weston Line John Peters Col. Rogers Kennell Concensus Elsie M. Crosby Good Ridge Pleasant Valley Edna Goodsell Jacob Beck Hopewell Aspetuck Bridgeport Mitchell Co Board of Health Hos Co-Operative Dairymen's League Danbury Litchfield County New York League Mitchell and Borden

Canton Trust Co To Liquidate Soon

Collinsville Connecticut October report states the Canton Trust Co a 45 year banking institution with one savings department plans liquidation. Directors adopted a resolution requesting a receiver and a restraining order to protect depositors. Receiver filing expected in Hartford Superior Court today. President Benjamin F Case said affairs are sound but some assets may drop in value with total deposits around 225000.

Collinsville Conn Canton Trust Company Banking Department of State Hartford Benjamin F. Case Trust and Savings Departments

Monroe Court Fines Four Automobilists

Four Bridgeport motorists were arraigned before Justice Hall in Monroe for reckless driving. William Schietinger was fined $1 with $10.06 costs. Michael A. Leport was fined $10 plus costs. Robert F. Pleasant and C. W. Gardner had cases continued to Saturday. Also notes: Philadelphia export records were broken in September with cargoes valued at $38,000,000.

Bridgeport Justice Hall Monroe William Schietinger Main Street Michael A. Leport Sixth Street Robert F. Pleasant Central Avenue C. W. Gardner State Street Philadelphia

Butler Evans Nuptials At St Augustine Church

Miss Ethel Butler daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew D Butler and Mr William A Evans were married Tuesday evening Oct 3 at the rectory of St Augustine's church by Rev James J Nihill. Miss Harriet Langham was bridesmaid and George Butler was best man. The couple will reside at 2712 Maplewood avenue after Oct 10.

L. O. Peck Sanford Danbury Peck Bissell Herbert McFarlane John G. Stetson Justice Pinkney Tuschargen Ella Wood Ridge Hohman McFarlane Attoney Taylor Mjustice Pinkney Taylor Center Methodist Church B. E. Case Episcopal and Center Congregational Churches George White West Redding Bessie Hatch Center School Olivia Sanford John C. Read Case Woolworth Cunningham Muennich Ethel Butler Andrew D. Butler Bentham Avenue William A. Evans Bronx Avenue St. Augustine's Church James J. Nihill Harriet Langham George Butler Miss Butler Miss Langham

Wholesale prices for dairy fruits and produce listed

A long OCR catalog lists wholesale prices for butter creamery eggs apples pears grapes and other produce. It includes per pound per dozen and per box or barrel rates, with many items such as Elberta peaches Washington apples and Delaware grapes, plus poultry markets and a note that Commander Emmanuel Aubin De Pianpre has been appointed naval attaché to the French Embassy in Washington.

Jonathan Alexander Intosh Fall Pippin Holland Pippin Ben Davis Baldwin Greening Delaware Niagara Concord Hupbard Emmanuel Aubin de Pianpre Washington

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Margaret Ann Slocum Crowther Albertine Wilcoxson Aird & Sons Montreal Que Tampa, Fla Mary Mortons Ss. B.ae Ane Co's Viny Vue Rive Lady Gray Lace RTE Fey BABYS Mer Ats Oystermen Baker Bankrupt Hydraulic CO Emil Schoch Warner Connecticut School For Boys Justices of the Peace Ube Ant Firs Co. No. 1 Canton Trust Co Acorn Gas and Coal America Acorn Wentworth Furniture Company, Inc John Stree Broad Street
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