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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1911

Page

2

Elks Honor Hafey Visit Amid Social Honors in Hartford

Hartford Elks gathered last evening to honor Mr. Hafey with a memorable visit marked by an exemplar ritual and a persuasive district deputy address. Exalted Ruler John Mark and others attended, while entertainer Billy Reeves and local notables helped stage a lively social session. Robert W. Burritt, 67, a tea and coffee salesman, died at his home on East Boston Street after several weeks of declining health.

Elks M. J. Hafey Hartford Hafey Hartford Elks John Mark Edward W. Cotter Arthur B. Smith George Keen John J. Nagle Poli Bill Billy Reeves Poli al Goulden Nelse Freshour Park City Burdick Barry Robert W. Burritt The International Coffee Co New York City Edisuth Street Mr. Burritt Burritt Stratford Caroline EB. Beers Newtown Robert W., Jr Mary E Inz L Ida May Wilson J St. John's Lodge Park Street Church

Unidentified Man Found Dead After Cyanide Self-Destruct at Hotel Astor

A man registered as G. Gordon of Philadelphia died by ingesting cyanide at the Hotel Astor on John Street early Tuesday. Despite inquiries, authorities could not identify him. the vest tag read Lovat and collar Wright, with a suit by J Corday & Co of New York, implying steel industry ties.

Hotel Astor John Street G. Gordon Philadelphia Gordon Rourke & Rourke’s Wright Lovat J. Corday & Co Nassau St New York

Panhandler Cunning ham Sentenced in City Court

Frank Cunningham a panhandler with a police record faced city court for vagrancy. He was brought in by Patrolman Barton from the Water street beat and sentenced to six months in jail. He appealed.

Frank Cunningham Barton Water Street Cunningham

Driver Fined for Blocking Cars on Fairfield Avenue

Joseph Stellick of City Ice & Coal faced a city court fine of five dollars after obstructing trolley traffic on Fairfield avenue yesterday afternoon. He refused to pull his team aside when asked by Detective Captain Arnold, citing slippery pavement as the reason.

Joseph’ Stellick City Ice & Coal Company Fairfield Avenue Capt Arnold Stellick

Man Arrested After Claiming Found Package On Street

Felix Goodbout, driver for Chris Rickard, was arrested for allegedly stealing a package of neckties from an Adams Express wagon while the driver was inside the Harvey Hubbell factory office. He says he found the package on the street. The case was continued until tomorrow to allow witnesses to testify he took the item.

Felix Chris Rickard Adams Express Company Harvey Hubbell Goodbout

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