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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1913

Page

8

Miss Dorothy Beach to Wed Frederick R. Silliman

A bridge party at 3166 Main Street announced the engagement of Miss Dorothy Marie Beach to Frederick R. Silliman, president of Silliman-N Godfrey Co. and vp of David B. Crockett Co. The event drew about 90 guests, with Miss Beach noted as a Lamet Congregational Church soprano and Courtland school graduate. Silliman is a prominent city figure in business and clubs.

Frederick O. Beach Main Street Dorothy Marie Beach Frederick R Silliman- N Godfrey Company David B. Crockett Company Beach Theyyoung Indy Lamvet Congregations Courtland Mr. Silliman Brook Yawn Algonquin geen-_ Serally

Parcel post surge boosts Adams Express cars to seventeen

Despite parcel post being heavy, Adams Express shows rising business. A recent Adams Express train from New York to Boston expanded from ten cars to seventeen, hauled by two locomotives, with cars unloaded at Fairfield Avenue bridge to reveal full train. The double header runs nightly, indicating strong express matter throughput and county prosperity.

New York Bos Fairfield Avenue Telegraph Tower Dams Adams Co

Beaudry Receives Medical Degree From McGill College

Joseph Horace Beaudry of class of ’08 earned a medical and surgical degree at McGill College in Montreal and has accepted an appointment at Alexandra Hospital in that city. Miss Ruth Fargo was the winner of the first prize in the G A R contest. At the Gereenlar athletic association meeting, officers for the coming school year were elected: President Robert Hurley, Vice-President Ed Lynch, Secretary Walter Ry, Treasurer Elliott An. Nine officers were praised for their work. Students Mildred Lineburg Joe Hall Phyllis Tomlinson Grose Hamilton and Be Be were guests at a recent bridge party at Miss Dororthy Beach’s home. Junior class prepares for a position at Hawke Hat. John Allen of the sophomore class visited Tarrtown. Senior class day exercises scheduled for tomorrow afternoon in the assembly hall are expected to be a brilliant success. Raymond Murray chaired and organized the event.

Gereenlar Annus Asbis “Hall W Robert Hurley Ed Lynch Walter Ry Elliott An Mieses Mildred Lineburg Joe Hall Phyllis Tomlinson Grose Hamilton Biebe Main Street Raymond Murray MR. Middlebrook Nathan Middlebrook West Broad Street Kenneth Peck Broadbridge Road Middlebrook Bridgeport Stratford Connecticut Froebel Normal School Susan Bennetto Broad Street Ruby Reed Blakeman Place East Park City Avon Park Stratford Avenue Dublin West End Civic Club Barnum and Sound View Avenue C. B. Kearney

Pleasing Program at Slocum's Dance Night

Maurice Shack, now of New York University, returned home for summer. Otto Herb of the afternoon freshman class participated in a recital by Mrs. Lyons' pupils.

Slocum’s Maurice Shack New York University Otto Herb

W. and W Band Concert At Seaside Tonight

The Wheeler and Wilson band directed by John Rich will perform at Seaside Park tonight. The program includes March The Slogan Klohr Overture La Gazza Ladra Ronsini Waltz The Dollar Princess and more with two steps and the Star Spangled Banner. Fireman Frank R Cassidy recently qualified for engineer on the Naugatuck Division and duties on trains 1248 1249 Bridgeport to Winsted. He is praised as an eagle eye and takes the new assignment on the right side of the cab.

Seaside Park Wheeler and Wilson John Rich Ronsini Leo Fall Hager Dream Labitzky Ted Snyder Frank R. Cassidy Park Avenue Naugatuck Bridgeport Winsted Frank

A Timely Gift in Farmer Sketch

A farmer accuses a dog of killing his pigs in a staged dialogue. An acquaintance reveals the dog belongs to the farmer, joking about previously giving the animal. The sketch centers on a lighthearted exchange over ownership and responsibility.

Stratford Town Meeting Focuses On Pole Relocation Plan

Stratford residents gathered in the town hall this afternoon to hear objections and sentiment on Connecticut company plans to move utility poles along Barnum Avenue. The meeting, called by selectmen, seeks local views before granting authority for pole relocation.

Stratford Connecticut Company Barnum Avenue Hard’s Corner Board of Trade

Supreme Court Reopens Fairfield County Case

New Haven June 5 The supreme court of errors reopens the case of Frederick Bower against Lewis P Wakeman after a prior judgment in Fairfield county was affirmed due to non appearance caused by a misunderstanding A continuance until next week was granted The Pacific Engine company of the Volunteer Fire department will travel to New Milford June 24 for a firemen parade with a special train for about 150 members and friends

New Haven Supreme Court of Errors Frederick Bower Lewis P. Wakeman Common Pleas Court of Fairfield County Pacific Engine Company Volunteer Fire Department New Milford

Newtown Community Notes Mention Visitors and Play Soon

In Newtown on June 5 Mr and Mrs P E Abbott and Mr and Mrs Herbert Wright visited Laurel Beach and saw H M Smith improving. Mrs mer Hard from New Jersey visits Mapleshade Farm. Danbury sisters Mrs Mary Kenney and Miss Agnes Kenney stay with aunt Mrs P Keating. Summer colony entrants include Miss Jennie Kelly and Mrs Burns of Bridgeport to Platts Hill and A F Clark of Brooklyn to Main Street. Thomas Lyons moves from Ropf cottage to McCarthy home Sandy Hook. W A Honan to start own business July 1 after buying Hawleyville stock. On June 10 the High school senior class at Town Hall presents A Rose o Plymouth Town a four act romantic comedy praised for quality and humor. The cast features Miles Standish and Plymouth colonists with several named players. rehearsals led by Miss Short and Miss Oleson. Publikum urged to attend.

Newtown P. E. Abbott Herbert Wright Laurel Beach H. M. Smith Mer Hard New Jersey W. G. Hard Mapleshade Farm Mary Kenney Agnes Kenney Danbury P. Keating Palestine Jennie Kelly Burns Bridgeport Platt's Hill A. F. Clark Brooklyn Main Street Thomas F. Lyons Ropf West Street McCarthy Sandy Hook W. A. Honan Morris’ Broadway Hawleyville Lea Plymouth Willowdale Css Miss Short Miss Oleson Esprit du Corps

Miles ale and W D Cook two fish merchants notice

Miles ale bottled by M J Maloney at 86 Jayenuse Avenue is praised as quality aiding digestion and nerves with tonic lager recommended by doctors. W D Cook & Son announce fresh catch at 523 Water Street including bluefish, weakfish, halibut, lobsters, clams, oysters and more with cheap lemons and limes. delivery available.

M. J. Maloney W. D. Cook & Son W. D.cook & Son Water Street

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Preigs & Co Eee Mengsremg & Children Ridgeport, Conn Dorothy Beach Frederick R. Silliman Parcel Post B. H. S. Notes Joseph Horace Beaudry Kgill College Montreal Canada Alexandra Hospital Ruth Fargo Hie Sereen Hawke John Allen Tarrrtown, N Seaside Cassidy IS Engineer Supreme Court Maine Moosehead Rangeleys Belgrade Grand Lake Allagash Aroostook Penobscot Maine Lakes New England South Station Boston New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad N. Buckingham & Co Richmond Ranges State Street W. K. Mollan Main ST Rth Bridgeport Steam Carpet Cleaning CO Oan Avenue Sprague Sprague Ice & Coal Co Ington Avenue Bridge Standard Oil Company Gasoline Standard Oil Company of New York IRA Gregory & CO Ishea Stratford Ave Ftps Auto Junk & Tires Jacob Brose Kossuth Street Winn’s the Burns CO Fen Sanitary Carpet and Rug Washing CO East Washington Ave Yiabadas Aude Post Office W .A. Miles Kelley’s Cigar Store Fairfield Ave Lee of James H Kelly Ee Hawley Wilmot & Reynolds State St Lex Vine St Pack Av Ward Wilmot Clinton Ars Soba B. Reynolds Pacific, St Lieberum & Son and Undertakers Office John F. Gallagher L. Gallagher Tacenery Fairfield Tel Rourke & Rourke Undertakers and Embhalmers Eng M. J. Gannon Embalmere I St
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