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Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1916

Page

6

Special Sale of Ostrich Neck Boas

Ostrich neck boas offered at prices ranging from 2.25 to 6.00 with multiple discounts listed as 1.48 2.48 3.48 4.25. The ad highlights a special sale format and extensive price reductions on ostrich boas.

Sailors Host Banquet for Freyler Jeremiah Hero Recall

Sailors and crew of the torpedo boat destroyer Jeremiah Meyer held a banquet honoring Freyler. The Jeremiah, a destroyer, earned distinction as a ward hero in a brig during the War of 1812.

Freyler Omeers Jeremiah of Brien Jeremiah United Mand

Connecticut Butchers Plan Meeting To Form Stock Company

Connecticut meat dealers will gather in this city June 15 to discuss forming a stock company to raise cattle in the state. A 2 o'clock meeting will be held as new market opportunities arise amid cheaper supplies from the West.

Connecticut

Social and Personal Notices and Local Events

Preparations continue for the St John s Episcopal church tea at the residence of Mr and Mrs Jonathan Godfrey The Osks in Brooklawn park A wedding solemnized at Trinity chapel Miss Elise LeTour Mr Fulbert a machinist in the U S A party of 300 delegates to the Federation of Women s Clubs convention in New York visited West Point

St. John's Episcopal Church Jonathan Godfrey Osks Brooklawn Park The Federation of Women’s Clubs New York West Point

Newtown News Highlights Departures and Local Events

Special to The Farmer from Newtown notes Miss Irene Warren declines reappointment at Westville High and will join Milford High School next year. Many faculty changes loom for 1917. Mrs Catherine Mahon dies in Taunton district and is buried in Cedar Grove. Social visits, band concert postponements, Masonic degree work, and Memorial Day gatherings fill the week as residents host guests from Bridgeport Sandy Hook and New Milford while local businesses update properties and contracts.

Newtown Irene Warren Westville Milford High School Helen Houlihan Catherine Mahon Robert Logan Taunton Astoria Long Island Cedar Grove Logan Rl Murphy James Mahan Elizabeth Callahan Bridge Port Misses Callahan Sandy Hook Sarah E. Fairman Grace Osborn Bridgeport North Main Street Peck Iees Nice Pendleton Charles Geddes Thas Norwich Richard Egan Andrew Egan, Jr Woodside L. I Hans P. Boyoon Bethel Berbert S. Clark New York Robert AL Hawle Mortimer B. Terrill Ansonia Clark Home Fairfield County Farm Bureau John T. Hunt Ridgefield W. C. Johnson Bureau Mr. Johnson B Glover Eli Green- Blatt Horace Smith H. M Greenman H. H. Peck James Lynch Hawleyville William Hogan Southford Post Office Square Hiram Chapter R.A. M Royal Arch Adaline Hurd New Milford Mr. McMahon Passaic N. J Helen Homer Banks Sherman Croffutt A. E. Brinton Edward Benedict Mije Hill T. F. Brene John Haugh Shelton St. Rose’s Cemetery Timothy Costello

Japan Denies Intervening in China Revolt Action

Tokyo reports say Japan sent railroad guards to Tsinanfu to protect interests, not to intervene. Officials note no troops left Tsingtau and compare to earlier US marines in Swatow. Statement stresses restraint while guarding against anti Japanese sentiments and German influence among Chinese politicians.

Tokio Tsunan-fu China Shantune Japan Tsing-tau Tsinan-fu Yuan Shikai Tuan Yuan Shi-kai Peking Yuan Far East Great Britain Yukio Ozaki

Diamond Flashes and Ohio Baseball History

A survey of Cleveland's pennant droughts and Ohio players highlights major league history from 1879 to 1912. Notables include Napoleon Lajoie, Nap Rucker, George Sisler, and Fielder Jones, with notes on minor leagues, managers, and evolving umpiring views.

Cleveland Ohio Indians Napoleon Lajoie Cincinnati Ohio City George Sisler St. Louis Ty Cobb George Akron University of Michigan Branch Rickey

Wheeler & Wilson Band Plays Old Mill Green Concert

Wheeler and Wilson Band performs at Old Mill Green Sunday after moonrise with a 30 dollar gate. The program includes Star Spangled Banner, The Great Preparedness, Fest Overture in C, Ladimer Walee di Concert, Estelita Cornet solo, Hungerian Fantasie, Intermezzo Wedding of the Ross, Princess Pat selection and The America. Louis F Chermak conducts.

Old Mill Green Wheeler & Wilson Rey

Horseshoers Union seeks Saturday half holiday this summer

At the meeting last evening the newly formed Horseshoers union charter was adopted and officers elected. Louis Kerwack is president with George Vanderbilt as vice president Daniel Cashman financial secretary Charles Callaghan recording secretary Albert Newell treasurer and James Barrett sergeant at arms. Delegates named to the Central Labor Union include Kernack Newell Callaghan and Barrett. The union votes to demand a Saturday half holiday beginning July with no afternoon work on legal holidays.

New Horseshoers' Union Louis Kerwack George Vanderbilt Daniel Cashman Charles Callaghan Albert Newell James Barrett Daniel Connors Messrs Kernack Newell Callaghan Mbarrett Central Labor Union

Orchestra of 20 Pieces For Moose Initiation Service

Bridgeport lodge No 289 Loyal Order of Moose hosts an initiation tomorrow at 1 pm in the Casino on State Street with 20 musicians providing music. More than 1,000 applications received. national officers to speak after initiation. the event emphasizes purity, aid, and progress. The state convention comes to town June 16 to 17 with a parade expected to draw 10,000 Moose members from multiple states.

Bridgeport Lodge Loyal Order of Moose State Street Order

Weinberg Fined for Jitney Auto Crash on Pembroke Barum

David Weinberg was fined 15 dollars and costs after his car collided with Sam Salamowitz’s jitney at Pembroke Street and Barnum Avenue on May 21. He admitted speeding at 18 to 20 miles per hour and claimed a New York license button on his cap. Albert Higgs and Motorcycle Policeman Gerrity testified.

Pembroke Street Barnum Avenue Sam Salamowitz David Weinberg Bartlett Salamowitz Weinberg New York Albert Higgs Park Street Gerrity

Stratford Judge Warns Boy About Throwing Stones

Stratford June 3 Judge Howard M Curtis warns Antonio Belluscio 12 Hollister Heights that the next stone throw at any window will land him in reform school. Belluscio fined 5 dollars. Roy H Gillette New Haven fined 5 dollars and costs for speeding 30 mph. John Wilson New York forfeits 15 dollar bond for driving without lights. Public hearing set in town hall to discuss pole relocation by three utility companies. Local clubs and church events announced including suffrage activities, prayers, and Sunday services.

Stratford Reform School Howard M. Curtis Antonio Belluscio Hollister Heights Antonio Valentine Ditter Jackson Avenue Curtis Roy H. Gillette Elm Street New Haven Anthony Fellows Gillette John Wilson New York Okenuck Tribe of Red Men Cutler Club of Congregational Church John Curtis Norton Stephens Swan Brewster Howard Wilcoxson Town Hall Telephone Co Electric Light Co Connecticut Co Fairfield County Woman's Suffrage Association Red Men’s Hall Church Street Thomas Hepburn The Suffrage Association St. James’ R. C Stratford M. E Ernest C. Carpenter General Conference Mr. Carpenter Epworth League George Barbour Jerome May May Damascus Congregational E. N. Packard Moses

Graney Explains Flat Bat Used in Game

Cleveland outfielder Jack Graney recalls using a flat surfaced bat in Chicago. He says the bat was broken and quickly repaired, then used again in haste. He denies changing his hitting style and notes reaction from opponents and catchers.

Graney of Cleveland Jack Graney Chicago Graney

Opening of St Patrick's parish bazaar draws large crowd

A crowd of about 1000 attended the bazaar opening at St Patrick's parish as Mayor Clifford B Wilson spoke and praised the parishioners for their work since Father Lynch arrived. Attorney John A Cornell and others offered remarks while Bridgeport’s talent troupe was to perform that evening in a hall redecorated after a recent fire.

St. Patrick's Parish Clifford B. Wilson John A. Cornell Wilson Father Lynch John H. Coughlin Vincent Haggerty Patrick Mc Gee Francis J. Oates Robert Keane James F. Whalen William Rock Thomas Cunningham Bridgeport

Wart removing ad at Cyrua Pharmacy headline

An advertisement proclaims Cyrus Wart Remover removes unsightly warts in days with no pain. It directs readers to Cyrua Pharmacy at 415 Dsirfield Ave for purchase, highlighting beauty improvement claims in a vintage style.

Cyrua

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