BRIDGEPORT 4st EXTRAORDINARY WOMAN AND BASEBALL RESULT
The Albany Advertiser notes a New York case of an extraordinary sleeping preacher Rachel Baker and a Miss Smith who nap and wake with memory loss. It also mentions possible future dangers for young ladies to sleep. Americans beat Pequonnocks 32 to 27 in the second game of their series, with notable plays by T. Colahan, Eddie Casey, D. Walsh, J. A. Black, F. Hayden, and Henry Leach. Graduation baskets and bouquets noted.
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Albany Advertiser
City of
New York
Rachel Baker
Miss Smith
Dr. Mitchell
T. Dwight
J. A. Black
D. Conger
Ea Conger
C. Stillman
Hayden
Conger
H. Leach
G. Stillman
Henry Cozener
C. F. Strickfus
H. C. Stillman
Owe Crowley
Dunn
R. Stern c
Baeote
Cary
Poland
Eer Slattery
Grant
Tee Hickey
Us Cullen
Aee Harlan
le Ae Conrad
Libertys
Twenty Years Ago in Bridgeport and Nearby
A compact Bridgeport era recap. Danbury Jack visits from Norwalk recounting a near train tragedy and a tree sleep dream. County officials debate dog and liquor enforcement while a snake startles Librarian Evans near Lakeview cemetery. A new ballad highlights Special Policeman Conroy. The Victors vs Torringtons pennant clash at Avon Park is set, with lineup notes. A brick incident injures John Kerwich on Cannon Street. Licenses issued to local residents mark ongoing growth as American Ordnance Co prepares new buildings.
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Somio Quizer
Danbury
Norwalk
Fairfield Avenue
Hawkin
New York Zouaves
Jack
Bridgeport
Torringtons
Avon Park
Jack Doherty
Rogers
Terry
Mansfield
Foster
Herbert
Cunningham
Ivers
Benedetti
O'Rourke
Doherty
Short
Blansfield
Dempsey
Streck
Stolen chalices from St Marys tabernacle shock church
Two sacred vessels, a solid gold chalice valued about 250 dollars and a solid silver chalice worth around 100 dollars, were found missing after the tabernacle door was left open yesterday afternoon. Father Carroll and Father Rogers investigated with Detective George Arnold, the gold vessel belonging to Father Rogers. Conductor Michael McCarthy, struck on a trolley bridge, was injured and will be out for two weeks. Fire badly damaged the Belgian steamer Euphrates at Rotterdam.
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St. Mary’s
Father Carroll
Father Rogers
Patrick McDermott
George Arnold
Michael McCarthy
Southport Trolley Division
Ash Creek
Bradley
Iranistan Avenue
Local society notes and visits in East Village area
STEPNEY and East Village residents share visits and events. Glover Blakeman bought a driving horse from William Craft. About 40 pupils took final exams at Cutler's school with Etta Stowe and Leslie Shelton winning a spelling contest. Multiple social visits and hosting details follow including Harmony grange whist fundraiser and Memorial Day graves decoration.
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John Crowley
Community Notes From Hattertown Area Visits
TRUMBULL residents host or visit relatives and friends on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Stephen J Parks travel to Hattertown as guests of Mrs Parks relatives. Mrs Chester Brinsmade visits at daughters homes Mrs Howard S Beach and Mrs Ernest S Ward. Albert Christie and guests from Bridgeport visit. Carroll Burton and family of Ansonia visit. Burton's mother Mrs Eli P Burton and her brother Rollin E Burton and family visit. Howard S Beach installs a joint water system at his home. Stephen Peer rents his bungalow to a Bridgeport family.
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Stephen J. Parks
Hattertown
Parks
Chester Brinsmade
Howard S. Beach
Ernest S. Ward
Albert Christie
Bridgeport
Sunny
Carroll Burton
Ansonia
Burton
Eli P. Burton
Rollin E. Burton
Stephen Peer
Local House Changes and Community Notices
Peter Christianson plans a house raise and a cellar dig with a large rear addition. Charles Scott rents the north part of Albert Linley’s house and will move in soon. Ada Hallock spent the holiday with sister Mrs Albert Christie. Joseph Kris of Stratford bought Daniels Farm land from the F Brinsmade estate and will rent Stephen Bonya’s house until ready. Bessie Treadwell to host a town hall whist for Daniels Farms school to buy library books. Edwin Evitts guests with Mr and Mrs Frederick Eyvitts at Huntington.
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Peter Christianson
Charles Scott
Albert Linley
Ada Hallock
Albert Christie
Joseph Kris
Stratford
Daniels Farm
F. Brinsmade
Mr. Kris
Stephen Bonya
Bessie Treadwell
Daniels Farms
Edwin Evitts
Sunda Os
Frederick Eyvitts
Huntington
Harbor Happenings at Stratford Avenue Bridge Visit
The torpedo boat destroyer Jeremiah R. O'Brien remains in the harbor with several thousands visiting during its stay. A motor dory ferries people to and from the float at Stratford Avenue Bridge.
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Jeremiah R. O'Brien
Dory
Stratford Avenue Bridge
New York Wholesale Prices for Butter Eggs and Poultry
The listing shows butter prices by grade and region with creamery extras at 30 percent and 29 percent for finest to prime. Fresh gathered eggs in multiple grades range from 22 to 27 cents per dozen, with storage packed and hennery whites. Dressed poultry prices are listed for turkeys chickens fowls and squabs, with weights and per dozen or per dozen equivalents, including specific prices like $4.50 for 10 pounds of squabs and $3 to $4 for smaller weights.
Live Stock Market Report New York June 1 Prices
New York June 1 Good to choice steers sold 9 to 10.46 per 100 pounds. Bulls 6.25 to 9.39, cows 4 to 3.75, veals 5 to 12.50 per 100 pounds with some at 12.37 to 12.50. Sheep 5.60 to 7, lambs 11.50 to 12.60, dressed mutton 11 to 15, dressed lambs 20 to 22.0. Hogs 9.50 to 10.10 per 100 pounds, roughs 3.50 to 8.75. The Whitmondey holiday in London postponed to August.
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Homer Jennings
William E. Weidenhammer
John Kerwich
Cannon Street
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Olive Street
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Waters Street
Newfield Avenue
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American Ordnance CO
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Rotterdam
Women’s Wear Shop
Main Street
Surity Bldg
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Lyon & Grumman CO
Hubbell & Wade CO
T. Hawley & CO
Harry Rider
Stepney
Dorothy Williams
Kruger
Brooklyn
E. D. Leavenworth
Robert Bevans
Peter Favereau
Haston
Miles Eastwod
Perry B. Hubbell
Tyrrell & Stilson
Harmony Grange
S. B. Hayes
George Wiseman
George H. Lyon
David Wells
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Robert Lynch
William Skinner
Wesley
John Hinckley
Isaac Drew
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