Surprise 20th Birthday for Miss Libbie at Newfield Avenue
The Nonpareil Whist Club and friends honored Miss Libbie with a surprise party at 160 Newfield Avenue. Prizes went to Miss Nettie Stephens Miss Libbie House Mr Max Kishner and Mr Geo Vance. Music by Miss Porter and Mr Kishner featured a ballad and a Kishner solo. A pink carnation bouquet honored Miss House.
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Kishner
Miss Joy
Mr. Kishner
Miss House
Bridgeport Hat Manufacturing Co
Ethel Joy
Lena de Vi Clifford Hanford
Charles Stephens
Mas Kishner
Horace Sanford
PERSONAL MUSICAL prize offered to the person having the lowest score
George F. Bushnell is ill. The aisha is a sharp attack of rheuma. Mr. and Mrs. Levi Howland have returned from their wedding trip and are now at the home of the bride's father, Dr. Charles H. Deane, superintendent of public schools. The Women's Guild of Christ church will meet to sew tomorrow afternoon. All the ladies of the church are invited to the light refreshments. Mr. and Mrs. Noble Vincent have taken a residence in Washington Terrace. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Ginand, Park street, are rejoicing over the arrival of a boy whose weight is ten pounds. Mrs. John S. Pullman entertained a party at bridge yesterday at her home, 140 Washington Terrace. She will entertain again this afternoon. Six tables were employed. Mrs. Pullman leaves this week to visit friends in Kansas. Mr. W. E Coleman of 1599 Park avenue, has been engaged as manager for the White River Inn, Hartford, VI. For a number of years Mr. Coleman was the executive officer of the Atlantic Hotel, this city, prior to its sale by Frank Miller, and he was the first Bridgeport man to cater to the Board of Trade banquet. This first banquet at the Atlantic Hotel, then conducted by Messra. Miller and Osborn, is still remembered as one of the most elaborate and successful ever enjoyed by the board. Mr. Coleman leaves Bridgeport May 1 to assume the duties of manager, and has the best wishes of too many friends here for his success in his new venture.
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John S. Pullman
Bridge
Washington Terrace
Pullman
Kansas
W. E Coleman
Park Avenue
White River
Hartford
Coleman
Atlantic Hotel
Frank Miller
Bridgeport
Board of Trade
Messra
Elks to Greenwich for lodge instituting ceremony
A Local Elks delegation will depart tomorrow at 6:29 pm on the express to Greenwich to assist in instituting a new Elks lodge there with delegations from New Haven Hartford and Norwalk. The Park City Elks present a silver loving cup to the new lodge. Past Exalted Ruler Joseph C. Ivers will serve as an officer in the instituting ceremony.
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Elks
Greenwich
New Lodge of Elks
New Haven
Hartford
Norwalk
Park City
New Lodge
City Court Cases and Delinquents Probed
The case of Fred Thornberg for taking an employer’s automobile for a joy ride was continued until May 13 in city court. Charles Shackett on non-support is placed with Probation Officer Canfield until May 29. Leonard charged with stealing a bicycle is continued to the probation officer until May 25. Several boys ages 10 to 12 testified Willie induced them to take a bicycle from Dr. Lockhart's Main street sidewalk. White charged with vagrancy is jailed for 20 days after feigning illness to ride in an ambulance yesterday. Kareies-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Thornberg
Charles Shackett
Canfield
Leonard
Willie
Two More Cases Sent to Lakeview
Charity Investigator Morrissey summoned yesterday to remove George Stafford from 652 Maple Street and confine him at Lakeview where his violent mania has escalated. Stafford believes he has a patent and is being robbed of its profits. his family acted to protect him. John Kinsack, 45, became violently insane today and drove his wife and daughters from 191 Sterling Street. he was taken to Lakeview for hold until commitment to Middletown.
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Morrissey
George Stafford
Maple Street
Lakeview
Stafford
John Kinsack
Sterling Street
Middletown
Fairfield Treasurer Faces Suit Over Note to Nevada Lender
Luin B Switzer, Fairfield treasurer and ex defendant in a divorce suit by Carrie L Switzer, is sued by William T Smith of Elko Nevada for a $4900 note due November 16 1903. Deputy Sheriff Peter Doolan served papers at Switzer 52 Harbor Road attaching $7000, released on bail. The divorce case has stirred gossip in the town due to prominence of all involved, including a widow resident of Southport.
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Luin B
Sister Ignored Brother in Disposing of Her Property
John A Wigton sues Irene D Wilson of Norwalk in Superior Court alleging undue influence over his blind and deaf sister who left a house and lot to Wilson after probate. The case before Judge Howard J Curtiss concerns rightful inheritance and challenge to the will.
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John A. Wigton
Irene D. Wilson
Norwalk
Howard J. Curtis
Superior Court
Wigton
Assailant of Old Man Under Arrest
George Main, accused of beating Rufus French at his 1707 Main Street boarding house Tuesday night, was arrested by Patrolmen Coughlin and Dooley. He posted bond, vanished before search, and faces trial next Saturday as the old man testifies with a discolored face and stab wound allegations during the interview with Assistant Prosecutor Redden.
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George Main
Old Rufus French
Main Street
Coughlin
Dooley
Main
Nettle Curtis
Iig
Redden
H Robert C. Mallette
French
Walter French
Bridgeport Boy in Philadelphia
A 12 year old boy who gave his name as Samuel Plaski was found on Philadelphia streets and brought before Judge Staake in the juvenile court. He claimed Bridgeport as his home and that his mother resided at 375 Olive Street. Mrs. Sol Selig of the Juvenile Aid committee sought information from Supt. Birmingham about the boy’s home and parents’ ability to care for him.
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Samuel Plaski
Philadelphia
Staake
Olive Street
Sol Selig
Juvenile Aid Committee
Supt
Birmingham
Infidelity Alleged in New Action by Mrs Smith
Papers filed in Superior court in divorce proceedings by Jessie Carl Smith against Edward C Smith, former lessee of Smith's theatre. The action cites statutory grounds. prior suit alleged infidelity. Location tied to this city and Boston. The couple married July 21 1886 and have two minor children.
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Superior Court
Jessie Carl Smith
Edward C. Smith
Smith's Theatre
Boston
Smiths
Weather Indications with Rain and Warmer Forecast
Special from United Press New Haven April 29 forecast rain and warmer tonight with Friday rain. Severe central storm energy in Missouri brings cloudy wet weather to western and central regions. snow reported in Pennsylvania New York and the northwest. freezing temps in northern New England and the northwest. Edmonton Alberta records 6 degrees above zero. Southeast storm warnings posted from Boston to New York as the Northwest Mississippi storm moves east with high winds.
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United Press
New Haven
Missouri
Pennsylvania
New York
Northwest
New England
Edmonton
S. W
Washington
Boston
Mississippi
Deaths and Funerals for Charles Molden
Charles Molden died after a stroke of paralysis while cutting grass at 145 Lewis Street. A mason by trade, he had lived here many years and owned property in the area. Survived by his widow and six children, including former Alderman John F. Malden, Charles F., George H., and daughters Mrs. John T. King, Mrs. James W. Mills, and Catherine A. Molden.
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Lewis Street
Charles Molden
John F. Malden
Twelfth
Charles F
George H
John T. King
James W. Mills
Catherine A. Molden
American Graphophone Co
Emergency hospital case at Crane Bros plant
An ambulance was called to the Crane Bros plant on Main street this morning. Dr Lawton dressed William Miller s crushed hand and Miller was taken to the Galen hospital. The funeral of a Phillies catcher postponed the Washington Philadelphia game today due to the services.
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Crane Bros
Main Street
Lawton
William Miller
Miller
Galen
United Press
Washington
Catcher Powers
Philadelphia
D. M. Read Co Silk and Cotton Fabrics Advertising
The D. M. Read Co promotes silk and cotton textiles from Ruffweave to Poplin with varied shades and widths. Special prices: Ruffweave 50 cents a yard. natural Ruffweave 75 cents. Arnold's Silk and Cotton Poplin 29 cents. A quality linens 15 cents. Wash Goods and trims section highlights novelties for millinery and dress accessories. Also offers pest prevention items for furs and wool garments including tar bags and camphor products.
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Arnold
Ulster
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Meigs & Co. Preigs & <C. Incorporated Outfitters
Bridgeport, Conn
Bowens
Edward
Mary Barry
Golden Red Whist Club
Har- Tiet Street
Arthur F. Williams
Elizabeth Unwin
C. E. Barker
George F. Bushnell
Aisha
Levi Howland
Charles H. Deane
Women’s Guild of Christ Church
Mrs. Noble Vincent
Louis Ginand
Park Street
Adana
H. Meymarian
L. B. Switzer
Bk Ask
The
D. M. Read Co
Radford
B. Smith
People’s Dairy
GEO. A. RO
State St
GEO. B. Clark & CO
Broad Street
the Wooster- Ae Son
Halligan
Atial Loans
Merican Loan
Evening Farmer
Fairfield Ave
Dgeport. Conn
Joseph P. C. En Co
East Main ST
N. Buckingham & Co., Inc
State Street
Linors
Bridgeport Distributing CO
California
D. D. Smith's
D. D. Smith
Cape Cod
Buzzard’s Bay
Marthas Vianal
Tucket
Narragansett
Newport
Hill
Shore Line
Connecticut
A. B. Smith
Conn
NEW York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Los Angeles
Union Pacific
Chicago
W. Miansky
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