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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1916

Page

10

Velvet Flowers and Metal Ornament Retail at Wholesale

Local shop offers gilt and steel ornaments along with velvet flower decor advertised at wholesale prices. Shoppers can purchase decorative pieces in bulk or single items.

Public Health Meets Milk Issue At Apha Convention

The forty fourth annual American Public Health association session in Cincinnati focused on health insurance public health mental hygiene and milk problems. Leaders discussed the need for physician protection in insurance plans and the role of bacteriological analysis as the sole reliable basis for milk safety.

American Public Health Association John B. Andrews New York Americanociation of Labor Haven Emerson New York City J. D. Robertson Chica- Bo United States W. C. Rucker United States Public Health Service H.W. Conh Connecticut State Board of Health John F. Anderson Therthany Health Pi

Charles R. Willis Dies at 66 in Rhode Island

Charles R. Willis, president of the Rhode Island State Fisheries Commission and treasurer of the American Fisheries Society, died at his home today. He was 66 years old.

Charles R. Wills Rhode

Weather summary for regional conditions reported yesterday

Weather note indicates central region experienced a shift yesterday with lingering conditions on the south Atlantic coast. Morning is pleasant across most areas with sunrise around 6 11 6 am noted amid mild coastal conditions.

North Ora South Atlantic

Bed Bug Infested Rooms Put Off Renters

Public notice urges landlords to advertise cleaned rooms after treating with Cyrus Prestoer product. Claims 25 cents spent ensures rooms will rent, presenting the cleaner as harmless and effective.

Cyrus Prestoer Cyrus

Trade School To Watch Exhibition Of Welding Work

Bridgeport hosts a free demonstration on November 1 in the old High school auditorium showcasing oxy acetylene and autogenous welding. Henry Cave of Davis Burnonville laboratories will lead six experts through fusing cutting and lead burning as factory leaders and trade pupils attend the State Trade School event.

Bridgeport Henry Cave Davis Burnonville Laboratories Jersey City N. J United States America James F. Johnston Mr. Cave

Plan to Teach Men to Think and Talk While on Their Feet

Free lecture to Bridgeport businessmen by George Currie of New York on public speaking. The Carnagey course in public speaking will be taught at the Bridgeport YMCA with 40 slots, covering confidence, speech style, pronunciation, gesture, and persuasive power. Currie travels weekly from New York City to teach and a free pass is available through the YMCA educational department.

George Currie New York Bridgeport Baltimore Philadelson Brooklyn New York City American Insitute of Banking Wrebsters Bryans Keeney Philadelphia Y. M. C. A George Curtie Currie

Hughes Buchanan nuptials set as Bridgeport society event

Miss Ethel Buchanan and George Francis Hughes to wed at 7 30 pm in the Foster residence Park avenue with 275 guests. Rev John R Brown to officiate using Episcopal rites. reception follows with lavish floral decor by James Horan & Sons.

John E. Foster Park Avenue Ethel Buchanan Foster D. W. Buchanan Philadelphia George Francis Hughes Frank J. Hughes Washington Avenue John R. Brown First Baptist Church Miss Buchanan Mr. Hughes James Horan & Sons Miss Foster Miss Burt Miss Kennedy Chalmers Avenue Bridgeport Bridgeport High School Bryn’ Mawr Sheffield Scientific Scool Bridgeport Brass Co

Four Rallies Planned By Local Democrats

Senator Michael J. Quinn will headline a rally tomorrow night in the Twelfth district. Frank T. Bennett will address the Young Men's Woodrow Wilseffer group. John J. Lynch of the Democratic national committee speaks at Eagles hall Monday for the sixth seventh and eighth districts. An Eighth district rally is planned for next Thursday evening.

Michael J. Quinn Woodrow Wilsef Ler Frank T. Bennett Judge Bennett John J. Lynch Democratic National Committee Eagles’ Hall

Long Hill Agent Promises Daily Evening Farmer Delivery

Master Lloyd Victory of Monroe, a Bridgeport high school student, serves as the Long Hill agent for The Evening Farmer and will deliver after school daily rain or shine. Patrons are urged to leave orders with him when he calls. The Second Battalion of the First Field Artillery, including the New York City batteries, is expected to depart for New York Friday.

Lloyd Victory Monroe Bridgeport Long Hill Master Victory First Field Artillery New York City New York

May Irwin Leads Dollar Week Baby Fund at Bridgeport

May Irwin, in a curtain speech during the show 33 Washington Square, urged Bridgeport patrons to support the Day Nursery and Visiting Nurse Association. A nurse-led collection in the lobby raised 150 for the Bridgeport Babies Fund, with Miss Irwin praising the city’s volunteers and manager Lynch for backing the effort.

May Irwin Jolly May Irwin Dollar Brigade Bridgeport Washington Square Miss Irwin Day Nursery Visiting Nurse Association Bridgeport Babies Fund Lynch the Park Theatre

Money Missing After Sale of Butcher Shop

John Zarosny sold his butcher shop at 56 Crescent avenue for 200 dollars on the day of sale and 145 dollars in part payments yesterday. He hid 300 under his pillow and left 5 in a trouser pocket at the Hamilton street lodging with a Remington Arms Co. employee roommate. Zarosny awoke to find the money gone and the roommate missing. police suspect the roommate.

John Zarosny Crescent Avenue Hamilton Street Remington Arms Co Zarozny

Albanian men felled by gas in Waterbury boarding house

In Waterbury on October 26, Gafer, a Sulei man, was found dead while Teri Almas and Ismail Ali were in serious condition after a boarding house gas poisoning. The men blew out the gas before bed last night. Almas and Ali are expected to recover.

Waterbury, Conn Suleiman Gafer Teri Almas Ismail Ali Almas Ali

Meriden Democrats Form Bridgeport Club Aids City Voters

More than 100 Bridgeport workers join in Meriden Democrat effort forming the Meriden Democratic club of Bridgeport at Ninth District headquarters. Timothy White named president Eugene Slack secretary. Doran and Maroney spoke, urging day shift workers to move to Meriden for the 12:18 election train with special cars. night shift workers depart 9:38.

Silver City Bridgeport Ninth District Democratic Meriden Democratic Club Timothy White Eugene Slack Michael J. Doran Meriden Thomas J. Maroney Doran

Obituary notices from Bridgeport area deaths

Multiple obituaries note services and burials for Elizabeth Hoe schele at 548 William street Park cemetery Lillian Victoria Horton widow of James Ensign Horton dies at 367 Anson street buried in St Stevens James Hargraves of 227 Lane street funeral held at Henry E Bishop chapel burial Park cemetery John Pirone killed motorcycle accident funeral at 196 Sterling street and Holy Rosary church burial St Michaels cemetery Leonard F Orters formerly Stratford died in Bangor Me funeral at Hawley Wilmot burial Park cemetery Michael McDonald longtime East Side resident died in Waterbury funeral details list surviving relatives and burial sites

Elizabeth Hoeschele William Street Paul F. Clemens St. Paulus Lutheran Church Park Cemetery Lillian Victoria Horton Lillian Victoria James Ensign Horton Anson Street Mrs. Horton St. Stevens New Brunswick Canada George N Eliza P. Frank Lindsay James Hargraves Lane Street Bridgeport Brass Co Henry E. Bishop Everett A. Barnes Washington Park M. E A. M John Pirone Elizabeth N. J Sterling Street Holy Rosary Church Michael F. Keating Frank Charles Frederick Thomas Luciano Joseph Ritch James Joy Rose Esther Pirone James Pirone St. Michael's Cemetery Leonard F. Orters Leonora’f. Orters Stratford Bangor Hawley & Wilmot Charles W. Findlay St. John’s Episcopal Church Mr. Orters Jane Hart Orters Leonard Orters William H. Otters Paradise Green McDonald Michael McDonald East Side Wheeler & Wilson and Singer Sewing Machine Company Waterbury William Woods Bishop Street Bridgeport August Morganroth Noble Avenue Michael James Patrick William Michael McDonald Pembroke Street

Danderine Promises Hair Growth and Dandruff Cure

The advertisement claims Danderine cures dandruff and stops hair loss. It asserts immediate scalp improvement, new fine hair growth after weeks, and a cosmetic boost in hair fullness and luster. A 25 cent bottle is sold at drug stores and on toilet counters.

Knowlton

Glastenbury Wool Underwear Lines and Prices

Glastenbury offers men’s wool underwear in standard heavy weight non shrinkable wool shirts and drawers in sizes 32 to 50. Special price 1.00 to 1.50 for various finish options. Australian wool also listed under Glastenbury brand.

A. Glastenbury Glastenbury Australian Newé&T Storm Wesel Storm

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