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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1911

Page

6

Fairfield County Cupheag Club witnesses marriage in Stratford

Stratford news reports a late Saturday wedding witnessed by Cupheag club members. George Baker, 42, and Annie Kelly, 40, of Bridgeport, had Judge Charlies H. Peck perform the ceremony and Town Clerk Harold Lovell issue the license. Witnesses included Clayton Blakeslee, Douglas Wells, G Y Bawards, and S C Lewis.

Stratford Cupheag Club George Baker Annie Kelly Bridgeport Charlies H. Peck Harold Lovell Clayton K. Blakeslee Douglas Wells G. Y. Bawards 8. C. Lewis

Third turn curving on Fairfield road injures occupants

A 4 cylinder Columbia car owned by Carl F. Siemon of Bridgeport crashed on a curve near the Oliver Turney place, hitting a gutter and two large poles, spreading debris across the street. The crash marked the third accident on the same curve in a week. occupants were shaken but not seriously hurt. Responders to the Astoe garage towed the damaged vehicle to Bridgeport.

Fairfield Oliver Turney Columbia Carl F. Siemon Siemon Hard Rubber Corp Bridgeport Acsient Astoe B. Sturges O. G. Jennings W. H. Donaldson S. H. Wheeler Valery Havard

Notable visit and local family news from Southport

Willis Elwood, formerly of Southport and now in Yonkers, was hosted by George P. Jennings after returning from a missionary trip in India. Local residents report Mrs. John Alvord recovering from appendicitis, and Richard and Hoyt Perry visiting with Judge and Mrs. John H. Perry.

Southport Willis Elwood Here Yonkers George P. Jennings Elwood India John Alvord Bridgeport Hospital Richard Hoyt Perry John H. Perry J. H. Wheeler J. C. Stansbury Jamaica L. L Moss Guilbert Yale College Pauline Wells New York Isabell Guilbert Phoebe Sherman Leibecker Thomas D. Adams C. E. Birges Greens Farms Martha Taylor Vassar College BE. J. Taylor Gustave Lehn Julia Adams Pennsylvania

Newtown Church Luncheon and Christmas Sale Highlight Town Events

The Ladies Aid Society host a ten cent luncheon Wednesday at 1 pm at Mrs William Stevenson home Mile Hill near the railroad. Trinity Guild holds a Christmas sale and supper in the guild room from 5 pm with arts and crafts on display. Newtown High School presents Diamonds and Hearts at Town Hall Friday benefiting the Athletic Association, featuring Bernice Halstead, Mareuret Beecher, Hanna May Barnes, and Abraham Barnes in a town event praised for its acting.

Methodist Church William Stevenson Mile Hill Ladies Aid Society Trinity Guild Y. G. H. Club Newtown High School Town Hall High School Athletic Association Bernice Halstead Mareuret Beecher Miss Beecher Hanna May Barnes Jessie Beers Abraham Barnes Robert Fairchild

Easton Socials Highlight Local Guest Visits and Dance

Miss Ruth Mallette hosts a South guest with Miss Allen while Clara Cornell visits Bridgeport relatives. Eastwood’s hall hosts a well attended Stepney dance with guests from Easton and nearby towns. Center Street Methodist to hold a social and dancing class opens Wednesday with Mr Pendgas of Bridgeport teaching.

Ruth Mallette Tashun Miss Allen Clara Cornell Bridgeport George Cornell Rock House Dwight Mallette New York State George Malette Tashua Otto Nelson John Nelson Eastwood Stepney Harry Powell Clarence Powell Randolph Bradley Redding Easton Palestine Greenfield Hill Weston Long Hill Trumbull Vinnie Bradley Percy Standish Mildred Standish Wethersfield Carl Siliman Tyack Cheshire

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Restores Health

A man from Tracy, Ohio testifies his wife’s severe lung illness improved after using Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. He reports relief within days and a complete cure after fewer than three bottles.

K. J. Howell Tracy, O Foley L. F. Curtis

Body of J. P. Evans Taken From River

The body of James P. Evans of Westport was found in the Westport river near his home after he disappeared November 22. Fisherman Joseph Ruzzo and Hugo Ballin brought the body ashore. The medical examiner cites heart disease with cold water contact as the cause.

Norwalk James P. Evans Westport Joseph Ruzzo Hugo Ballin James N. Evans New York Charles Murphy

New Legal Propositions Discussed in Stamford City Court

Attorney George P. Rowell argued before Judge Samuel Young that a man may intoxicate himself without disturbing neighbors and even destroy his own dishes and furniture. The judge’s ruling remained pending as the hearing continued.

Stamford George P. Rowell Samuel Young Mr. Rowell Gent al

Rudimanski to Jail After Ninth City Court Appearance

Bert Rudimanski was jailed for six months following his ninth city court appearance. He returned home drunk after a dispute with his wife over money. Social and Personal notes report an attractive musicale tonight by Park Street Congregational church ladies featuring Miss Mildred Grumman, Mrs. Wigmore-Squire, and Frank Tiffany. Rev Herman G Weimer marks three years pastor at the German Reformed church. The ’49 club plans its annual dinner, meeting, and officer election at Lehmann’s shore house with F J Naramore as president and Duane E Brewer as secretary.

Henry Rupf Carl Johnson R. H. Beers & Co New Haven T. B. Smith St. Rose’s Waterbury M. J. Kelly Frederic H. Duncombe Mt. Vernon 1O. B. Taylor Bert Rudimanski Mr. Rowell Park Street 49 Club Lehmann Shore House F. J. Naramore Duane E. Brewer

Obituary notices from local Soldiers' Home and multiple funerals

Peter Gregory formerly of this city died at the Soldiers Home in Noroton after a heart attack while walking on the lawn. Survived by a widow and son, he served in the 11th New York and 23d Connecticut volunteers and belonged to Arcanum lodge I O O F. The obituaries also note the funerals of Helen Gorman, Margaret Benner, John Garvey, Margaret OConnell, Antoine Savard, and others with interments in Eintracht, Park, St Michael's, and St Augustine's cemeteries. many mourners attended and floral displays were described.

Fine Diamond Fairchild James Peck Sammy Darkey Bell Boy Halstead House Amy Halstead Bennis Halstead Sarah Beers Peggy Grey Helen Keane Miss Halstead Halstead Catherine Lester Lester Dwight Bradley Arthur Fairchild Jesse Bailey Dr. Burton Bernice Peter Gregory Noroton New York Connecticut Volunteers Arcanum Lodge Maurice Thorner Helen Gorman

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