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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1909

Page

4

Governor's Ball Gives Dignity Through Elegant Dress

Hartford on January 7 saw the inaugural reception and Governor's Foot Guard ball honoring Governor Lilley. Notable costumes included Mrs. Lilley in sequin net and cream satin, and many Bridgeport and Hartford social leaders in lace, satin, and champagne gowns, with diamonds, pearls, and other jewelry.

Hartford Governor's Foot Guard Lilley George L. Lilley Directoire Frank B. Weeks Middletown Thomas D. Bradstreet Thomaston Matthew H. Rogers Bridgeport Frank Staples Philip Holzer Elmer E. Havens Rollin S. Woodruffs Everett J. Lake Daniel S. Brinsmade Shelton Carolyn Brinsmade Jatmines A. Pease Bridgeportite Charles G. Agard Torrington A. C. Brooks Fayette C, Clark Thomas E. Myers New Hartford Simeon Pease London Julia B. Banks E. S. Banks Fairfield Sally Galloway Leila Marsh Stamford Irving B. Stone Westport Stephen J. Banks C. VY. Newcomb C. W. Lilley Mary B. Church of Miss McLean Danbury

Nellie Grogan Weds Thomas Carroll at St Peter's Church

Yesterday morning at St Peter's church Miss Nellie Grogan married Mr Thomas Carroll with Rev Father Kelly officiating. Miss Elizabeth Ward served as bridesmaid and Thomas McDonough was best man. The couple will set up housekeeping at 1815 Main Street after a short trip. The bride received numerous fine gifts.

St. Peter's Church Nellie Grogan Thomas Carroll Father Kelly Elizabeth Ward Thomas McDonough Main Street

Roosevelt rebukes Senate over information on Steel trust

In a special message, President Roosevelt refused to let Attorney General Bonaparte provide official details on the United States Steel Corporation's absorption of Tennessee Coal and Iron and to answer questions about possible Sherman Act suits. The reading of the message stunned the Senate, with Senator Culberson noting the resolution of inquiry. The president argued the Senate has no authority to demand executive information. Accompanying correspondence between the President and Attorney General is included.

Washington Senate Roosevelt Bonaparte United States Steel Corporation Tennessee Coal and Iron Company Steel Corporation Culberson Sue

Redding fox chasing and local notes in January

Fox hunting near the Easton line and Oakley lodge yields five hours of chase and three foxes captured. Mark Twain influence brings a Bethel express stop at West Redding. Helen Keller news, social events, and local business changes fill a wide page of town life with brief, vivid details.

Mark Twain Express New York Bethel West Redding Helen Keller Clinton Sanford Storrs E. M. Sanford Greenbaum & Klein Grange Henry Shaw Milo Osborn Joseph Dayton Harry Loupsbury Board of Relief Noble F. Hoggson Fred Driggs Hal Sanford Marshall Driggs Sanford Harry Lounsbury Long Ridge Crossing Mr. Vaughn Burr J. H. Amell Umpawaug Frank Farley John Moore Jump Hill Bridgeport A. H. Sanford Tre Lockjaw Naugatuck Valley Ice Co Jim Treadwell Navy

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