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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1911

Page

9

Old Horse Pensioned In Stratford Fairfield Southport

Stratford June 3 Special to the Evening Partner reports the Okentck tribe anniversary committee mapping events for Labor Day. ceremonies include races, relays, and a teethed athletic program with 100 yard dash three legged race and more. Capt John Bond retires his pony Gyp, a noted local figure, as the horse enters pension status amid town scenes and upcoming parish and trade meetings.

Stratford Eventus Star Lodge of Rebekah Ahey Louis & Peck Flood X. Olmst Renice Ben M. BE Okenuck Teine Walter Hubbell Iaentey W. Bpall George A. Fair Be Board of Trade John Aweam Matt Wells England John Bond Gyp Will Jeraae Fond Bridgeport Bridgepor Capt John

Baptist church schedule and community notices

The note lists Sunday school classes with names Marion Williams and Miss Clinnle Sherwood to meet Thursday at 7 30 PM, a decoration committee meeting Saturday, and a Friday prayer meeting at the parsonage. It mentions Children Day at Sunday service, choir plans, and various residents and visitors with short updates on activities and travels.

the Baptist Chotr Marion Williams Clinnle Sherwood Baptistw Baptist Sanday Polvait Archie Lingay New Charles Nichols Charles Gilbert Reese Meo Clarence Amtrewn Mary Avuerte Arthur Sterwoot Feed Rheeman Elmer Faulis Frenery Ors Aitnne

Children Hit by Trolley Car On Way to School

Three children Abraham Brans six Charles Brans eight and Kien Brann seven were struck by a trolley on Main Street near Carter while crossing. None were seriously injured though two were pinned briefly under the car before the conductors and bystanders freed them.

Boston Adran Abraham Brans Charles Kien Brann Carter Vthe Oer Wendiig Jack Stralhee

Bird Man Helson Promotes Bristol Aviation Meet

Local aviation promoter Bird Man Helson announces an aviation meet to promote Bristol events. Details are unclear due to fragmented text but imply a public demonstration or gathering tied to a broader community event, with Helson identified as the key organizer.

Helson Bristol

Fairfield gets banner at Bridgeport Union meeting

Fairfield Christian Endeavor society wins banner for largest membership percentage at the Bridgeport Union gathering held at Southport Congregational church. Rev J J Dunny of Hartford gave the address, and J H Mansfield announced the 26th national convention in Atlantic City. The issue of a fatal wreck dominated the town’s talk. Also noted: local property trades, new products, and community events in Fairfield and surrounding areas.

Fairfield Christian Endeavor Society Congressional Church Bridgeport Union Southport Congregational Church J. J. Dunny Hartford J. H. Mansfield New Maven National Society Atlantic City Miginbotham Fairfeld Society sec_iety Leroy Richardson E.W. Clucas Joseph 1 Flint Sasca Hill Kerrigan Place J. H. Coe John Boyle Gustave Kunkel Benson Road

Gilbert Blakeslee Dies Prominent Bristol Leader

United Press report from Bristol notes Gilbert H Blakeslee president of the Bristol Press Publishing Company and Blakeslee Novelty Company dies after brief illness. A native of Bristol he held a prominent role in local politics and business. Civil War veteran and former Republican town chairman he served as secretary of the local Fire Commissioners and was a longtime figure at conventions. Funeral planned for Saturday afternoon.

Specal United Pressy Bristol Gilbert H Blakenler Bristol Press Publishing Company Blakeslee Board of Fire Commissioners

New York State Boxing Commission Named by Governor Dix

Albany reports a consensus that Governor Dix will appoint a New York State boxing commission. The Assembly Rules Committee plans to consider the Frawley bill creating the commission, following Senate passage. Clubs would fund the commission via a per club fee on receipts.

NEW York State Boxing Commission Dix United Press Albany, Jones Assembly Rules Committee Frawley Lwer House Dass Vino Senate Iowa

Richard Fink Co. Ath Firetdweas New York City

Richard Fink Co. announces athletic fireworks display in New York City. The event promotes local activities and features a demonstration by company representatives in the city. The notice emphasizes public safety and vendor participation.

Richard Fink CO. Ath Firetdweas New York City

EWARTS SHERWOOD NUPTIALS IN Southport

In Southport on a June noon, Ann Wheeler Sherwood wed Charles Bearcroft Everts of Bridgeport at the Sherwood residence on Spruce Street. Rev. W. H. Holman officiated. Dorothy Sherwood and Robert Filat were flower bearers. After the ceremony, the couple left for a wedding tour and will reside with the bride’s parents. Weather and local diversions interrupted mail delivery and town gossip followed.

Farher Southport Levi Fi» Sherwood Spruce Street Ann Wheeler Sherwood Charles Bearcroft Everts Bridgeport Dorothy Sherwood Robert Filat W. H. Holman Congregational Church Fuairfield Norwalk

Newtown Social and School Notes and Local Listings

Mrs George Northrop and daughter Mary spent Saturday in Danbury. The Independents of Danbury play Walnut Tree Hill at Hillside Park next Sunday at 2:30 pm. Many arrivals at the Newtown Inn appear from Danbury Bridgeport and New Haven. Arthur Nettleton attended a Norwalk cousin’s wedding eventing. The remains of Frederick C Mines were taken to Bridgeport for burial. Local students listed in Minster Joseph Wright party and senior honors, with many names of attendees and graduates noted.

James Smith East Bridgeport L. C. Grisom G. W. Hindley New York Howard Gray Fairfield W. O. Bust Greenfield Country Club A. Grumman Greenfield Hill Fort Terry Greenfield Hill Grange Wesley Iurr Carolyn Griffith Bridgeport Luella Burr Clarence Banks Emma Perris George Cole Sprague Brothwell Ida Waes Howard Wade Vera Waes Greenfled Hill William Wail Florence Morgan Brigeman Root Willian Morgan Fridgeport George W. Fowler George Northrop Mary Danbury Independents Walnut Tree Hill Hillside Park Newtown Inn 8. K. Ray F. C. Sanford Marguerite Sanford D. B. McNamara Charlee Bil J. G Curtiss W. J. Sullivan Ansonia John Peterson Derby Abner Hen- Lee Louie C. Hay W. B Hay Schoonmaker Stanford E. C. Cannon Arlington S,du J. F. Erickson Hallekensank N. J F. P. Hutchinson Bostom Mass Fred Hunter Buffalo, NY Helfenberger Ta[atanapotis Frederick C. Miines Bridgeport Hhia Lierment Francie Jayringtt Mary Eb Neville Warren Street Briggs Newtown Eliza Corning Brew

Students listed for multiple subject courses in a school roster

A long reader shows names of students enrolled in Physical Geography Arithmetic Elementary Algebra and English Composition. The list includes Amelia Allen Esther Beck Pearl Canfield Marion Curtis Martha George Walter Glover Virginia Houlihan May Jordan J Lynch Loretta Northrop Helen Peterson George Raffles Fred Russell H Smith and Joseph Wright among others.

Joseph Wright Herbert Wright Master Wright Mayla Botsford Lacy Wright Masters James Wesley Peck Walter Glover Frank Johnson Charles Botsford Jacob Sehoch Herman Tiemann Boris Lovell Herbert Beers Harald Wright Newtown High Flimbeth Biake Anna Brenner Robot Fairchild Herbert Ferris Israel Goldstein Frances Griffin Hattie Percy Platt Joasa Annie Brenner Mildred Christopher Ttrbert Mairchild Florence Griffin Thomas Keane Marion Summers Marguerite Beecher George Canfield Gurdohinte Halen’ Kilbride May Kilbride Viola Kutcher James Peck Possle Rofties Fngtish Marguerite Bercher Arther Palrenlid George Ferris Helen Keane Annie Murphy Hattie Read Saran Peers Arthur Perris Robert Fairchild Srad Goldstein George ‘Canfield Michael Blake Henry Greenblatt Robert Fairebila Atthie Page Multane Beers Rattler Teorks Canteld Ans de Brenner Terae Goldstein Gertian Vinnn Kute Irmedr Masha Curtis Sarita Geerer Hillbrand Virginia Honithay Stay Jordan Jiwenth Kelly Rather Kylbride Anny Latg Jain Lone Murenret Matinne Lapel Neerhrap Illlie Cingiau Helen Paterson George Hotter Feed Runcell Amity Geuray Tan Swcanenn Fisanh Veoput Amelia Allen Aimy Rantle Esther Beck Pearl Canfield Marion Curtis Martha George Walter Grover Virginia Houlihan May Jordan J. Kelly Wether Kilbride Anna Lang J. Lynch J. Mut Margaret Mullane Orm George Ruffles Fre Russell H. Smith Annette Aten Amy Ban Ue Doretta Carmody Frank Corbett Marilin George Lilly Hitbrand May Jortun Esther Kilbride Loretta Northrop Willan Olmstead Helen Peterson Helen Roach George Raffles George Stuart Helen Hook Marguerite Kenny Leo Kirby Amelia Alien Amy Bantie Martha Ge

Major Tilson Writes of San Antonio Camp

United Press dispatch from Washington reports Major John Q. Tilson of Connecticut, returning from the San Antonio maneuvers camp, praising active officers and urging a large border maneuver post. He condemns politicized army posts, favors a permanent training ground, and supports militia officer detail to maneuvers to boost national security and recruitment.

United Press Washington Sam John Q. Tilson Connecticut San Antonio Congress Conner Henry United Press Association United Stat Committee On Military Affairs House Carter United States Army National Guardamen

Excited Poles Demand Life Of Doctor

A mob of about two hundred Poles demanded life for Dr J Hupert after a woman died in childbirth. Police intervened as threats rose. another physician fled in a car. Hupert said locals blamed him for the death of Mrs Decisian Niederweskl, wife of Aly Hermint.

United Press New Brdwin Insife J. Hupert Wan Hupert Wan Tan Fouth Hupert

Overcome by Gas Man in Hospital

United Press dispatch from New Haven reports a man is in a hospital after gas exposure. Doctors weigh chances of recovery and consider whether the incident was an attempted self harm or an accidental inhalation. The man was removed from his local training place yesterday as details remain unclear.

United Press New Haven Toigy Vestnay Salem

Wholesale Liquor Dealers Convene in Chicago Address

The Cincinnati president of the National Wholesale Liquor Dealers Association delivered an address at the annual Chicago convention. He praised the alliance’s influence, warned against the Anti-Saloon League’s drive to federal and county prohibition, and urged plans to counteract bootlegging and moonshining while noting rising tax revenues from liquor despite prohibition efforts. He cited IRS data showing 226 million dollars in alcohol taxes and emphasized protecting the industry to sustain government revenue.

Morris F. Westheimer Cincinnati National Wholesale Liquor Dealers’ Association Chicago Internal Revenue Department of Internal Revenue Ant-Saloon League Anti-Saloon League United States Pure Food Internal Revenue Department Adame County Ohio Adams County Commissioner of Internal Revenue

Aims for Retail Influence and Prohibition Education

The passage urges retailers to shape business practices to avoid criticism and echo Daid Webster on liberty through restraint. It calls for a campaign to expose statutory prohibition evils, build support for license and regulation, and prepare to defend the profession before public opinion.

Daid Webster

Marriages in Connecticut and Nearby States

Danbury couples James T. Kanouse and Sara Bradley wed. Stamford pairs Joseph Gudz and Anna Tram, George Cornish and Helen Louise Palmer. Norwalk wedding Jennie Jacobson and Frederick Johnson. Greenwich match Winifred Barrows daughter of Mrs. Barrows to Hamilton Brushy. Stone Ridge union Sarah Myles of Glasgow to William McLachlan of Stamford. Norwalk ceremony Gertrude Hotchkiss to Roman Heyn of Urspringen Bavaria.

Kanouse-Bradley Danbury Robert T. Kanouse Sara Bradley Gudz-Tram Stamford Joseph Gudz Mix Anna Tram Jacobson-Johnson Norwalk Jennie Jacobson Frederick Johnson Brush-Barrows Greenwich Winifred Walter M. Barrows Hamilton Bate Brushy M'Lachlan - Myles Stone Ridge Sarah Myles Glasgow Scotland William McLachlan Heyn - Hotchkiss Gertrude Hubbell B. Hubbell Hotchkiss Roman Henry Heyn Urspringen Bavaria Cornish - Palmer Sound Beach Helen Louise M. RK. Palmer George H. Cornish

Obituary notices from Connecticut towns list several deaths

Death notices from Danbury Bethel and surrounding towns report Mary B Brown 64 wife of Charles T Brown Danbury June 3 Maria Boughton 78 widow of Beorge Boughton Danbury June 5 Anne Miller Mrs MISTER in Danbury June 2 George R Stone Bethel 54 or 56 years Chauncey A Scofield Stamford June 4 aged 65 Mrs John Vickery Barkhamsted in Winsted June 3 aged 52 years This clipping records multiple obituaries with names ages and locations.

Stamford Chauncey A. Scofield Vickery Winsted John Vickery Barkhamsted

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Farmer’s Special Easton Diane Mack Christian Endeavorers Stephen Royar Hartmann Gilbert Blakeslee Foley Rll Curtis Pharmacy James Campbell Pr. Campbell Ewarts-Sherwood Major Tilson San Antonio Gamp Westheimer Appleton, Wis Lydia E. Pinkham Cecilia M. Bauer Lawrence Appleton Wis Lydia E Ens Maggie Isbauer Whipple Street Chi Lilinoie Lorimer Miss I. Williams Jows Duchess James van Dyk Co Main ST Cor. Elm St Farmers’ Supply & Rooting Co Middle Street Eckler & CO Main Street State OF Connecticut District OF Bridgeport Meter Coyne Winifred Cotne B. Brill and Curtis Pharmacy Bridgeport, Gonn
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