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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1909
Page
5
A renowned actor, praised for a strong interpretation and stock run, will star in the Western 5 production, alongside a standout cast led by Mr. Royce in The Shepherd val of Bridgeport’s people during King. He closes a major contract and is cast for a prominent part in The Man on the Box as the week’s attraction ends.
New Haven reports the election of Daniel Colwell as historian for the Knights of Columbus at Mobile convention. Salary of 2500 drew protest from a New Haven member while officers stated the pay was approved by the national convention. Supporters call it a deserved honor for a long serving officer and charter member.
An all new fireworks programme opens at Steeple Chase Island tonight with tomorrow presenting Wormwood's dog and monkey circus and Hurricane the world champion trotting ostrich. The Wormwood troupe features the smallest pony in the world, monkeys on safety bicycles, a math expert dog, and a monkey bells act. A racing sulky ostrich trots at horse speed during shows at 4 30, 6 and 9 pm tomorrow on the trail.
Bob Weber hosted a complimentary dinner at Steeplechase for assistants who helped him make Weber Day a success. Guests included Hugh Sterling William Hogan Loren Delbridge Stephen A Meeker David F Osborne W H Marigold H D Miller W F Mullins Fritz Hartmann Louis Kutscher E J Madigan J H Spittler and H H Jackson. A St George s Protestant Episcopal church lawn party is set for next Tue and Wed. R B Halsey Jr arrived in Bridgeport after a trip to England aboard the Pennsylvania the first steamer to dock at New York after the tariff act. goods were ruled dutiable under the Dingley act by Collector Loeb. Special Policeman Frank King celebrated his 66th birthday and R F Drew received a past chief ranger s gold badge and chart at Court Marina F of A meeting. Chief Ranger D J Carpenette led the presentation. Mr Drew is said to be the youngest chief ranger of a Bridgeport Court of Foresters. The Cooking Club entertained by Miss Constance B Hatheway at her parents Fort Trumbull Beach home. George S Knapp of 2414 North Avenue returned from a Rocky Mountain trip. Mr and Mrs Joseph Heaphy of South Avenue returned from Saratoga where they attended the races. Canton A Bears the The Kind You Have Always Bought.
Multiple churches list morning and evening schedules. Christ Episcopal on Courtland Street offers Holy Communion at 8 and morning prayer at 10:30 with Sunday school at 12:15 and evening prayer at 7:30. King’s Highway Congregational on Spring near Noble presents preaching at 10:45, Sunday school at 12:15, Christian Endeavor at 6:30 and 7:30 with morning and evening themes. Trinity Church at Broad and Fairfield reports Mass and Matins at 8 and 10, choral mass at 10:30, Sunday school at 12:10 and an evening service at 7:30. August see Rev. Lafield in charge. First Congregational at Broad and Bank invites worship with South Church due to closure. People’s Presbyterian at 62 Cannon hosts Elijah’s Cherich with 12:10 Sunday school and 5 Endeavor. midweek Wednesday 7:45. First Methodist Episcopal at Fairfield and Sro features morning 10:30, 12 Sunday school, 7:15 Epworth, 7:30 evening. West End Congregational on Colorado Avenue has 10:20 sermon by Rev. Swanson, 12 o’clock Sunday school, 6 Endeavor, evening omitted. First Church of Christ Scientist Lafayette Street conducts Spirit service at 11 with Sunday school 12:15 and Wednesday testimonial at 8. Open daily room for visitors.
A list of discounted fabric prices appears with terms like value 9.75 reduced to 24 cents, value 9.50 for 24 cents, and other cuts across items such as ae Batiste, France Reece and Muslins, India Linen, Crepe Cloths, and Linen Finish Skirtings, indicating widespread sales and rate changes.
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