The Newtown bee., 1888-10-05
BRIDGEPORT.

The boom has started and when the Hub clothing store, corner of Main and State streets, talks about boom it means business. This Fall the counters are piled higher than ever with fine suits in the latest styles and those who have ever traded there know that prices are as low as the lowest for good goods. The store is stocked with the usual fine line of gents furnishings and in the overcoat department you will be sure to find what you want. Call and see.
 The Keller Piano Co. exhibited four pianos at Danbury and three at the American Institute. Seven orders for pianos have been received from Califor- mia within week.
 George Salzgiver and Miss Jennie Lockwood are receiving congratulations on their marriage.
 Foster, Besse So Go. have their man. moth stock of suits, overcoats and gents furnishings ready for inspection and wherever the firm name is mentioned their notoriety for square dealing is well remembered.
 Mrs Lindley of North Main street, aged and infirm, is failing.
 John R. Hull of West Stratford has been on the sick list.
 - Remember c. w. Hawley & Co. have complete new stock of hardware at their 447 Main street store, as well as full assortment of farming tools; their prices are as low as the lowest.
 Edward Hammond, for three years with Sterling Bros., has left to travel for a New York house.
 A new depot is talked of and the Adams Express Co. has been warned out ed that the New England is to build the old Parallel through the north part of the city.
 Nolan & Son of 304 Main street have been established in the boot and shoe business in Bridgeport for over 30 years and, during that time, have enjoyed an enviable reputation as fair dealers. Their stock at present embraces all the latest styles of footwear and their prices are always low for good goods. fyou don't believe it, call and see. They will be glad to see you at any time.
 w. H. O'Hara addressed the Demo crats of the borough at the wigwam or Stratford avenue. There was fair sig ed crowd present and much interest was manifested in the speakers remarks which were very severe on the Republi cans. The Mills bill was commended as a wise, just and humane measure [Post.
 The program at Olivet church delight : ed large audience. Many and enthusi , astic were the words of praise for all the performers. The audience was enthusi astic over Mrs Emma Dunning Banks who was thought by those who had heard her before to be at her best. B K. Sherman, c. H. Bradley, c. J. Morton | duu O. h. 6lllJl SuStdlIlCu GIlC llIku Icpu tation of the Philharmonic orchestra The song, with guitar accompaniment by Mir Sherman was highly enjoyed The vocal solo by Miss Emma Libby and the piano solo by Miss Jennie Marshal were highly complimented; also the in strumen9al duets by Miss Jennie Mar shall and Mrs w. H. Isham. Many were disappointed in not hearing Mrs Ishan in vocal solo; a severe cold prevented her from singing. The church choir Misses Libby and Rose and Messrs Rose and Bradbury rendered two well choser selections. The last, Moonlight on the Lake, was received with marked appre- ;. citation. The Y. F. s. c. E. have every FeasaH to be gratifed with the results o1 the entertainment and express their sin cere thanks to ajl ab9 assisted them. ' Post