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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1909

Page

9

Roosevelt Faces Pack of Man Eating Lions in Africa

Warrington Dawson reports Roosevelt's party may divert to Fort Hall after August as man eating lions terrorize natives and threaten travel. Hunters count an immense pride roaming the Fort Hall district, attacking at night and forcing road closures while the expedition weighs timing and safety in the African hunt.

Warrington Dawson Corres Pendent United Nairobi Roosevelt Elain Fort Hall Roosevelt Party

Somerville Works Destroyed by Fire

Somerville N J July 9 The Somerville Works owned by Benjamin Lis- ters destroyed by a blaze that swept the factory buildings and caused extensive damage in a rapid fire visible for miles officials said firemen fought the flames through the night and no injuries were immediately reported a cause unavailable.

Somerville Works United Press Somerville N. J Benjamin Lis

Fragmentary thought on bed, pride, and carelessness

A personal reflection states that a bed bag in the bed would force departure from the best room, proving to the speaker that ordinary cleanliness reveals others' carelessness and implies an error in choosing the right place, risking pride and self-esteem.

Fire destroys firms in East Somerville area

Berger & Company of 738 East tath street New York City and the Carbon Stove Works owned by Moses Baum in East Somerville were destroyed by fire last night. The loss is $125,000.

Berger & Company East Tath Street New York City Carbon Stove Moses Baum East Somerville

Thieves Plague West End Homes With Night Burglary Spree

Thieves raid the western city area nightly, stealing valuable vases and sardinieres from porches. Four large veranda rockers were reported stolen on Fairfield avenue near Mountain Grove street. Residents, noting meals missing from windowside pantries, warn of immediate action if offenders are caught.

Fairfield Avenue Mountain Grove Street

Tafts Arrive at Beverly Summer Home

Boston reports Robert and Helen Taft to arrive at the President's Beverly summer home after visiting Lake Champlain with their father for festivities. Mrs Taft, recently in frail health, is slowly recovering and may join the season’s galas soon. Meigs & Co announces a big July clearing sale with clothing for men and boys at special prices.

United Press Boston Robert Helen Taft Beverly Lake Champlain Taft G. W. Fairchild & Sons Mollan’s People’s Geo. A Meigs & Co.'s Meigs & Co

Last performances of Zaza at Theatres and Poli's

Theatres present last shows of Zaza with Miss Fleming in Pantaloon Gown drawing strong crowds. Poli's audiences hail Zaza as artistic and finished. near-capacity houses mark the stock season. Matinee tomorrow closes the run with a postshow reception and carnations for ladies. Coupons for a three piece Spongee suit go fast for next Monday matinee prize. The Laborde display on Cannon and Main attracts attention. Leah Kleschna debut prize to a lady patron next Monday.

David Belassools Zaza Miss Fleming Poli's Esas Poli Laborde Company Cannon Main Streets Leah Kleschna

Local lodge officers installed and social sessions held

In local lodge rooms officers were installed by lodges. Koprner Lodge D O H includes George Reichert as district deputy grand barde and Joseph Baisch as ober barde with Leonard Landinger as secretary and George Brehm as treasurer. Adam Geist named representative to grand lodge. Morning Star Lodge S OF B lists Emma Risley as prelate, F W Smith as commander, Margaret Reed as inside guard and Miss Elizabeth J Crossman as marshal, with Miss Florence Smithhurst organist and Joseph H Beaudry trustee. Court Roma FOA names Angelo Risi as district deputy grand chief ranger with Emilio Caserta chief ranger and several other officers. Social sessions with luncheon and refreshments follow each meeting. solos by Misses Reed and Malley accompany ice cream and cake.

Koprner Grande Barde George Reichert Ober Barde Joseph Baisch Unter Barde Leonard Landinger George Brehm William Lieberum Grand Lodge Adam Geist Morning Star Lodge S. OF B Emma Risley New Haven F. W. Smith Margaret Reed Elizabeth J. Crossman Charles W. Post Florence Smithhurst Joseph H. Beaudry Margaret Malley

Fireworks at Steeplechase Island promise grand display

A Connecticut Fireworks Company show at Steeplechase Island tomorrow night aims to redeem a disappointing previous display. Captain Boyton will headline with twice as many set pieces and several novelties. Sunday visits and Hellkyists, famous high divers, are planned for next week. Mrs. A. E. Payne oversees women and children in the enhanced bathing facilities. crowds attend daily.

Steeplechase Island Connecticut Fireworks Company Captain Boyton A. E. Payne

Marriages and deaths in New Jersey and Connecticut

In Newark on July 6 Myrtle Rice daughter of Daniel O Rice wed James Vail of Torrington. In Shelton on July 6 Grace Van Buren wife of Bernard Lintzner age 40. In Shelton on July 6 Florence Myers widow of Addison Myers age 51. In Torrington on July 6 Diana Carter Smith. In Norfolk on July 6 Hattie Baker wife of Benjamin Brown.

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