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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1911

Page

2

Million Gift Launches Connecticut College for Women

At a New Haven meeting of trustees to found a women’s college in New London, Morton F. Plant donated 1,000,000 in securities to seed operations and urged a two million target. The college will be renamed from Thames College to Connecticut College for Women, with construction funded by future subscriptions and a separate land and building plan committee formed by Governor Baldwin and others.

New College For Women New London New Haven Morton F. Plant Thames College Connecticut College For Women Plant Concensus Board of Trustees Baldwin E. D. Robbins Hartford Gildersleeve Portland

Yale Seeks Big Realty In Vanderbilt Square Plan

New Haven reports Yale's Sheffield Scientific School may gain the New Haven County Historical Society building on Grove Street as part of a larger move to acquire Vanderbilt Square for a new dormitory. Talks involve the Trowbridge and Fellowes properties, price disputes, and support from Henry English's gift to the Historical Society.

New Haven New Haven County Historical Society Grove Street Sheffield Scientific School Frederick St. Vanderbilt New York City Vanderbilt Square Temple Grove Sheff H. G. Stoddard Temple Street Denison University Trowbridge Vanderbilt Union Trust Company F. Wayland Fellowes Whitney Avenue Scientific School Fellowes Historical Society Society Henry F. English The Yale

Bryan Returns Home Before Grace Hargraves Wedding

William J. Bryan has come back to Lincoln to stay until after the upcoming marriage of his daughter Grace to Richard Lewis Hargraves next Wednesday evening. A pre nuptial dinner was held at the Bryan home Saturday night. Bryan declined to discuss presidential plans beyond complimenting Governor Wilson and others linked to the Democratic nomination. He commented that the wool bill is better than any Republican measure, but wishes it went further by including wool on the free list and cutting woolen goods rates more.

Lincoln, Neb William J. Bryan Grace Richard Lewis Hargreaves Bryan Wilson Democratic House Caucus

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Endorsed by Firms

In Pasadena on March 9 1911 C H Ward Drug Co and Curtis Pharmacy advertise Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as an effective non narcotic expectorant suitable for children. The endorsing firms claim it relieves colds without nauseating effects and without harming digestion.

Pasadena Cal Foley and Co Foley C. H. Ward Drug Co C. L. Parsons, Sec’y and Treas Foley’s EB. B. Brill Curtis Pharmacy

Obituary Notices From Bridgeport Area Deaths

James A Boynton longtime Bridgeport resident died suddenly of heart disease at his daughter's home 888 Broad Street He was born July 14 1834 in Salem Mass and lived in retirement with his daughter Survived by widow and son George of Lynn Mass James Hourigan East Bridgeport resident died at his Steuben Street home Survived by three daughters and three sons Mary Ann Many died at 6 Center Street extension in her old age Survived by husband and two brothers John Ellison butcher of Main Street died at his home 448 Main Street Survived by one daughter Funeral services for Mabel Hi were held at 287 Fairfield Avenue Internment at Mountain Grove Cemetery

James A. Boynton George W. Osborn Board of Health Osborn Broadstreet Salem Mass George Boynton Lynn James Hourigan East Bridgeport Wl Steuben Street William O'Keefe New Haven Michael Hennessy Annie Hourigan Michael Patrick John Bourigan Mary Ann William Many Center Street North Martin Connor Live Oak Camp John J. Ellison Main Street Trate Nic Pequonneck Jodec Ope Mabel Hii Fairfield Avenue John J. Snavely R. Plackhurst E. Biw H. Nichols Eugene Bush Mountain Grove Cemtery

McKenna Arguments To Be Heard Thursday

Proceedings outline hearings set for Thursday as counsel prepare for the McKenna case. Delays noted due to scheduling issues and the involvement of key officials.

Stock Market Outlook Hints at Trade Revival

The report notes hopes for a trade revival this month easing legislative delays and restraining progression. A brighter stock market outlook is linked to anticipated progress in policy and interstate commerce, signaling a broader economic improvement for the nation.

Watson Athers & Cry Washington

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