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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1911

Page

6

Greenfield Hill Country Club plans New Year reception

Fairfield report details the Greenfield Hill Country Club annual New Year’s reception with invitees allowed two guests, planned speaking and dancing, and a grand supper. Also noted are Noon case postponement, liquor license grants for Lenox Heights to Kuhn and Lomnitzers, leap year dance by Greenfield Hill range ladies, a postponed gun club meet, crosswalk construction, ill resident Mrs. Nichols, Christmas visits, and Danbury visitors to Gould homestead.

Fairfield Greenfield Hill Country Club Thomas Noon Lenox Heights Gasper Kuhn Adelaide Joseph Lomnitzer Greenfield Hilllrange William Ferri Nellie Wilson Alice van Ness Edith Banks Elva Banks Bulkley Poli John Buckingham Arthur Deyo John Forsythe Roger Smith Edward Riker Elting Deyo Greenfield Hill Gun Club Westport Club Westport Henry Banks Grace Dailey Wallingford Spring Street Rowan Avenue John Nichols Main Street Charles Sanford Burroughs Danbury Gould Homestead Congregational Church

Christmas Guests and Local Notes From Stepney

Stepney households hosted Christmas gatherings with neighbors and relatives, including Osbornes, Waltons, Nicholses, and Plumbs. A Baptist Sunday school entertainment featured Miss Irma Nichols, Jack Frost, and Mrs. Claus. A car accident near Huntington injured Gilbert. arrests for non support. various residents visited family and friends in Bridgeport New Haven and New York.

C. ‘E Osborne Samuel Osborne George Winton Zear &T Edward Booth Campy Cutter Long Hill Dwight Sharpe Doris Bridgeport Howard Edwards Daniel Edwards Albert Faurel Stephen Hayes Mabel Hayes George Hayes Harry Morgan Nichols Oscar Plumb Milon Hawley L. O. Gilbert Elsie Gilbert Huntington White Santa Claus Irma Nichols Jack Frost Louis Prevost Nellie Northtrop Wm. Curtiss Huntingtown S. B. Hayes Shelton Gilbert New Haven Henry O'Dwyer Norfolk Ct Timothy O'Dwyer John W. Lawson New Jersey Samuel Soan New York Co. E. Bedford Greens Farms Edward Thomas Gleason F. E. Northrop Marjorie George Hughes Charles Mills Edna Hale Brooklyn Nugent Lillie Stamford Benjamin Keeler New Camann F. E. Lane Elfreda Lounsbury Unionville Conn Ruth Hawkins J. D. Jennings J. Pulver Susie

Southport Driver Encounters Blackout On Derby Road

Southport resident Moss Gilbert and a companion were driving near Derby on a lonely road when the lights suddenly failed. Their auto veered toward a saw mill after darkness fell on Monday night, causing a crash but no immediate injuries reported.

Derby Southport Moss Gilbert

Southport Savings Bank Declares Semiannual Dividend

The Southport Savings Bank announces a two percent dividend on deposits before July 6 1911 and one percent on deposits after July 5 1911 through October 61 1911. Deposits on or before the first of any month earn interest from the first. deposits between the first and fifth of January or July earn interest from the first. Treasurer E Henry H Perry signs from Southport Conn on December 20 1911.

Southport Savings Bank E Henry H. Perry Southport Conn

Stratford Rev Thomas Penn Wilson to Occupy Pulpit

Stratford pastor Rev Thomas Penn Wilson will occupy the pulpit at the Congregational Church this Sunday. A four o'clock song service will be held with the choir presenting last Sunday's cantata The Holy Child, replacing the usual evening service. Advertise in the Farmer.

Thomas Penn Wilson

State Grange To Hold Meeting Here

The annual State Grange meeting is set for January 9 10 and 11 in this city. About 200 delegates and visitors are expected. Headquarters will be at the Stratfield with business sessions at Eagles hall. Leonard E Healy of Woodstock currently holds the master post but several favorites are being groomed. James H Blake of Stratford is among prominent contenders. Seventeen county granges will be represented. on January 3 Stratford hosts the county grange to confer the fifth degree, with sixth degree at the State meeting.

State Grange The Grange Stratfield Eagles’ Hall Leonard E. Healy Woodstock James H. Blakeman Stratford Housatonic Grange State

Newtown Notes on Clerks, Guests, and Christmas Services

Patrick H. Gannon appointed janitor of town hall. Miss Mary Corbett of Bridgeport visited Hunt ingtown. Numerous guests stayed at Newtown Inn from Waterbury New Haven Providence and Bridgeport. Christmas services were held with music at St Rose Trinity and Congregational notes highlight gifts and sermons. Ecclesiastical Society annual meeting scheduled January 1 and church meetings January 2.

Patrick H. Gannon Mary Corbett Bridgeport James Corbett Huntingtown Newtown Inn M. S. Payne Waterbury N. M. Beach New Haven A. M. Bates Providence R. I F. H. Warner S. N. Daniels S. N. Daniels, Mr. and Mrs. W. Ss. Hawley, Newtown; A. D. Henson H. J. Kingston H. B. Coger Botsford Charles Stegman Earle Peck Philadephia Medical College M. Peck St. Rose’s Trinity Church W. T. Hale Peasure Christian Endeavor Ruth Raffles Ecclesiastical Society Catherine Keating New York City E. L. Johnson Lee Johnson Painesville, C Henry Rupf Rupf Redding Theodora George J. H. George Trinity Rectory Mr. George William R. Curtis Berk

Christmas Concert At Easton Church Delights Parishioners

Easton Congregational Sunday School held a Christmas concert at Center Church featuring songs recitations and solos by students including Mary Silliman Ruth McCollum and Edith Abbott among others Rev Barr of the Methodist church gave a prayer. Community news notes list visiting relatives and local Grange events along with a brief obituary for Fred Wheeler and updates on local residents.

Congregational Sunday Mr. Barr The Methodist Church Helen C. Marsh Willie Parker Annie Ruman Jesus Edith Abbott Mary Siiliman Ruth McCollam Ethel McCollam Lady Yeardley Hazel Sherwood Marion Sortlek Gladys Abbott Ruth McCollum Holy City Robert Marsh Mary Silliman Julia Kochis Harry Abbott Adele Keller Edward Hawkins Clark Long White Plains George Gregory Sport Hill Urban Tyack Cheshire Edith Logan Easton Grange Dorothy Gillette Martha Andrews Minnie Sherwood Clifford Gillette Ansel Ruman Rufus Knapp Arthur Sherwood Joseph Hill John H. Candee Alice Cornell Willam Loper Samuel Turney Fred Siliman Mary Bridgeport Annie Logan Carl Silliman Wethersfield William Law New York Homer Logan Fred Wheeler Getrey Seeley Arfie Wheeler Stephen Wheeler Ernest Lobdell Herbert Lobdell

Rebels Distrustful Of Premier Yuan

Tokio dispatch reports Premier Yuan Shi Kai weighs resigning after terms with rebels. Manchu princes urge abdication, saying dynastic hold is pointless. Yuan faults Tang Shao Wi over peace conference, fearing betrayal and a push for presidency of a republic. Rebels worry Yuan seeks time to secure a loan to prop up the imperial flag.

United Press Tokio Yuan Shi Kai Pekin Yuan Tang Shao Wi Tang

Cannons and Local Social News From Danbury

Miss Caroline Stock of Brooklyn visits family in the area as various residents and visitors are noted in a dense local social column. The piece lists numerous visits, illnesses, recoveries, and holiday activities, including church attendance, family gatherings, and planned events at Cannon Hall and M. E. church.

Dining Delights at the Hotel Atlas Calm Daily Worries

Patrons savor meals at the Hotel Atlas where calm sits at the table. The establishment promotes a respite from daily concerns as guests enjoy attentive service and a refined menu in a tranquil setting.

HOTEL ATLAS

Mallory Wife Named In City Court Breach Case

In New Haven on December 28 the divorce side issue of Mrs. William O’Connor against her husband was argued in City Court. Mrs Clara Mallory wife of polo player and the other woman in the case along with Harry Hoffman were arraigned on breach of the peace charges. After hours and five lawyers the four were released. O’Connor and Hoffman discharged and the two women had judgment suspended for a hair-pulling fight that began Sunday.

New Haven William O’connor O’connor Hoffman

India's Latest Grievance Delays Beef for Troops in India

A deputation arrived in London to urge the British government to curb cow slaughter in India. It argues that cows are the treasured tillers’ stock and now scarce, with milk supply falling short. The proposal requests importing Argentine beef to India to meet demand for troops.

London India

LYNCHED THE WRONG MAN IN Ribnick VIllage Case

In Ribnick village 24 farmers pleaded guilty to lynching a French laborer but a jury found them not guilty, stating they were too excited to know what they were doing. A 14 year old and a 70 year old participated as fires continued in the village.

Vienna Ribnick

Woman Knocks Out Three Cops In Newark Lockup

Newark December 28 Mrs Sarah B Ryan sought a warrant for her husband Abraham on non support. A clerk’s flippant remark provoked her to strike: a right to the jaw felled him. Police Sergeant Patrick Ryan faced a left eye blow and fell. Officers O Connell and Ebert were knocked out as reserves arrived and she was jailed.

Newark Sarah B. Ryan Abraham

Exceptional values in stock clearance sale at quickstep prices

The store promotes a seasonal clearance offering exceptional values as it rearranges for new stock. It emphasizes a non sensational, steady pricing approach with the entire line available at quickstep figures and urges prompt response to take advantage of these benefits.

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Meigs & Co MEIGS Incorporated Outfitters Fairfield County Greenfield Country Club Stepney Moss Gilberts Easton Premier Yuan Caroline Stock B. L. Richards Wm. A. Cooper Jersey City Henry Sackmann Amelia Meyer L. H. Warneke Percy Knapp Hurlburt St Meta Willing A. T. Chamberlain Rockville Center L. L Hugh Charlies Corsa Corsa Pound Ridge Emma Partrick James O'Donnell E. Gilbert Ridgefield Doris Godfrey W. R. Fearn Paul Schubert May Allen Anna, Willing Barbara Willing Chas Godfrey Cannon Hall Ralph S. Gregory L.R. Ambler William Coley Gus Israelson Rufus Staples Willis Betts M. E. Church Nelson S. Hurlbutt Stanton Coley Norwalk Eleanor Treacy Hugh Treacy Anita Monroe Chas. Miller Chicago S. J. Miller Bert Mallory N. Buckingham & Co. Inc State Street Court Street Household Guarantes and Indorsemeant Co Kresg RA Gregory & CO Stratford Ave Lehigh Coal Naugatuck Vi Pairfield Avenue Sprague CE & Coal CO Washington Avene Cam Main Inter Millinery Halligan Broad Street John F. Fay Corner West Eost Office News Store P. O. Arcade Lowe’s Laundry Co Seaview Avenue TRI
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