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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1916

Page

8

Superintendent to Head Police Squad at Stamford Festival

Superintendent John H. Redgate selected twenty police from de Warthemt to represent Stamford in the 275th anniversary celebration. Sergeants John Brown Jr and George Denepetti will lead the squad. Report time at headquarters is 7 15 a m.

Stamford de Wartthemt John H. Redgate John Brown, Jr George Denepetti Edward Wheeler Edward McCarthy Thomas Garrity Samuel Gregory Martin Gottschalk Edward Emile Ziebo Simon McCullous

Dust Clouds Over Bridgeport Street Sprinkling Sparks Illness

Hundreds fall ill with nose and throat complaints attributed to city dust and dry streets. Doctors report a rising number of cases while officials defend ongoing sprinkling as in past years, leaving taxpayers frustrated with Director Jacob A. Courtade.

Bridgeport Jacob A. Courtade

Autos Recovered After Theft. Two Cars Found by Police

Two automobiles stolen Tuesday night were recovered yesterday by Detective Sergeant Peter Hall. A fitmey bus owned by John Loveridge of 781 Main Street was found on Boston Avenue, and a touring car owned by Louis Blakeslee was located in the West End. The Bank of England reportedly held £1,181,000 in bar gold.

Peter Hall John Loveridge Mainstreet Boston Avenue Louis Blakeslee West End

Prizes Awarded in Hack-Sawing Contest at Trade School

The Goodsell-Pratt hacksawing contest at Bridgeport Trade School drew 36 contestants who used 3-4 inch pipes and 10 inch blades. Theodore Cooper won first with 7 1/2 cuts and a universal surface gauge, Charles Daly took second with 5 1/2 cuts and a pistol-grip hacksaw frame, and John Schmucke claimed third with six cuts and an adjustable frame. Referee Thomas Fish presided, Chester L. Lucas distributed prizes, and students witnessed lively competition.

Goodsell—Pratt Bridgeport Trade School Theodore Cooper Goodell—Pratt W Charles Daly Goodell —Pratt John Schmucke Thomas Fish Ready Tool Co Chester L. Lucas Machinery ,Magazine New York City

Ministers Seve New Haven General Association Meeting

The General Association of Connecticut concluded its annual meeting in New Haven with communion officiated by Rev. Hazen of Middletown and Rev. Snyder of East Hartford. Robert C. Dennison was chosen moderator, R. M. Timberlake scribe, O. W. Burtmer assistant scribe, with a standing committee including Rev. Sumner, Maier and Brown. D. M. James continued as treasurer. An additional 4,170,000 in gold bars from Canada was deposited at the New York Assay Office for J. P. Morgan & Co.

New Haven General Association of Connecticut W. Hazen Middletown P. M. Snyder East Hartford Robert C. Dennison R. M. Timberlake O. W. Burtmer Ansonia F.A. Sumner New Milford H. W. Maier New Britain H. S. Brown Darien D. M. James Canada New York J. P. Morgan & Co

Grand Master Fahey to Visit Farren Lodge in Bridgeport

Grand Master Workman John E. Fahey of Rockville Conn will annual visitation to A O U M subordinate lodges in Bridgeport on Tuesday evening June 13 all members meet at Farren lodge rooms 176 Fairfield avenue reception committee Felix Meigs Dr Orville Rector Harry Nichols and D W Delaney named for arrangements

John E. Fahey Rockville Conn Bridgeport Farren Lodge Fairfield Avenue Felix 8. Meigs Orville Rector Harry M. Nichols D. W. Delaney

Local Notice Highlights Community Changes and Memorial Activities

Monroe residents note social visits and relocations including Mr. and Mrs. Harold Blakeman hosting Mr. and Mrs. John Crowley of Stepney, and Miss Melissa Hurd’s improving health at Bridgeport hospital. School changes include Miss Clara M. Gregory resigning at Cutlers Farm school. Memorial Sunday honors Kellog Post G A R and local veterans with services in Center cemetery and Congregational church. Harmony Grange plans fall fair, while road conditions and cemetery sexton changes draw attention.

Harold Blakeman John Crowley Stepney Eleanor Katherine Habersham Washington, Conn Center School House Marshall Beach Center Cemetery Samuel B. Hurd Edward M. Beardsley Walter C. Gilbert Derby Harmony Grange Robert Sinclair Clarence B. Burr Elecia Curtiss Jonn M. Burr Sara Sinclair Charles C. Lacey Edwin C. Sheltom Eveline Nichols F. L. Wilder Paul R. Miller W. J. Moore Carl K. Foster Bridgeport Arthur J. Hull East Village

Redding Farmer Praises Tractor as Labor Saver

A. G. Barnett of Redding endorses a 16 horsepower farm tractor costing 700 dollars. He says it can replace three teams in plowing and harrowing, uses 15 gallons of kerosene daily at seven cents per gallon, and powers other tools via a belt wheel. Minor flaw noted involves a woolden pin when hitting rocks. makers provide a quick plow adjustment to bypass the issue.

Redding A. G. Barnett Barnett Putnam Park Hermann Smith H. C. Danziger Washington, D. C U. S. Department of Agriculture Ridge School Jennie McDonald Umpawang Center Boston Arthur Burr Kennth Duncan Marvin Danziger Lowell Muennich Board of Seectmen Fire Co. No. 1 Eugene Adams Lonetown George Banks Philadelphia J. B. Sanford West Redding the Ridge Clara Louise Kellogg Carl Strakosch America Jeannette Gilder Valley Farm Fire Co. No. 2 E. P. Sanford Bridgeport John Tucker Tucker Marietta Lyon

Bend-in-the-Road opens with local society support

Georgetown club remains undefeated after beating Dresden lace works of Norwalk 26 to 6 last Sunday. The Bend-in-the-Road team will have a formal opening next Wednesday with Miss Addie Hayne in charge and home made refreshments. Nearly 200 visitors are expected for Sanford school commencement, lodging to be found in Danbury due to Ridge section shortages.

Georgetown Dresden Lace Works Norwalk Bend Sanford Danbury O. E.lowell New York Lemuel Sanford Bridgeport Jack Godfrey John Hohman Ridgefield School Fred Wood Sunset Hill John Carroll Wright Hospital Michael Casey

Leonardi's Liver Aid Ad Claims Liver Remedy Benefits

Tired and sick sufferers with liver disorders, fatigue, and digestive complaints are urged to try Leonardi's Liver-Aid. The ad promises a delicious, purely vegetable tonic without calomel, suitable for all ages, and available for 50c at Hindle's Drug Stores on Main Street.

Leonardi Hindle Main Street

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