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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1909
Page
4
T. L. Riggs of Washington D C, president of the association, makes his last appearance outside New Haven in a Yale production. He plays Dolly Spanker, a bold wife chasing romance amid a sharp serving maid named Pert, noted for tart repartee.
Plans were made at the Abraham Lodge I O B E annual meeting for a subscription ball likely to be held February 21 at the Strat-Geld ballroom. Elections were held for officers including President Hen an marcident and Henry Etteteing with other posts filled. representatives to the grand lodge named. The grand installation of officers set for January 16 will be convened by Harry Cutler of the district grand.
Rev. Paul Clemen was installed as pastor of Paulus German Lutheran Church on Harriet Street in a ceremony before a large congregation. Guest speakers included Rev. John A. Timms of New Haven and Rev. Brunke of Waterbury. A reception for the pastor and his wife followed the service.
The Crane Valve Co. employee died at home after months of illness leaving a widow and five children, a sister Mrs. Frank Doty and brother Howard M. Bennett. Also Joseph Corcoran aged two died at home from lung trouble after illness. Julia J. Corcoran and siblings survive. Edward Lees, Westport Civil War veteran, died at his home after long illness. he served in the 17th Connecticut Volunteers and participated in Antietam. John H. Bennett, brass moulder, was among the mourners.
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