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Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1913

Page

2

Fairfield airfield haunted by auto accidents surge

Fairfield witnesses a spate of crashes as speeding cars and motorcycles injure motorists and bystanders near Ask Creek and Dead Man's Corner. Grigley, driver for Simeon Bara Rubber, faces assault charges after a May 1 incident that left Motor man Lewis McNeil hospitalized. Court hearings, witness testimonies, and continued investigations follow as Sheriff Elwood hunts the motorcycle owner and residents push for safer roads.

Fairfield Bacoh Wakeman Te Town Hall al Sine Grigiey Simeon Bara Rubber Corp Bridgeport Superior Court Grigley Lewis McNeil Connecticut Ask Creek Mallette Mac Moxell Arning Maffstre Frank Wider John Egan Mariette MacNeil Taetorman Elwood Dead Man's Corner Southport John Fowler Connecticut Company We Bridgeport The Connecticut Co Flint’s Corner Benson's Ewlet St. Thomas Mise Mary Ichael Neary Spring Street Percy Searles W. J. Blake Anna Neary Alartin Ryan Pranklin Street Bacon Wakeman Tesace Busser Barr & Knanp Carp Elly Bureer Eusner

Uneeda Biscuit soda crackers ad claims perfection

A nostalgic advertisement extols Uneeda Biscuit soda crackers as superior to all others. It describes buying from a barrel or box, transporting in a paper bag, and attaining fresh crispness from the protecting package. The ad highlights quality, packing, and price five cents from the National Biscuit Company.

Uneeda

Local notices and community updates from Fairfield area

Village church and library schedule changes plus social events. Ladies Union festival at Greenfield Hill church June 18. Holy Name society meeting at St Thomas’ church. library hours extended to 9 am to 6 pm and 7 pm to 9 pm for one month to test demand. Southport on injuries from shotgun blast. Bridgeport rail schedule changes. Westport gun club bi monthly shoot. local engagements and society news.

Oan Ladies’ Union Greenfield Hill D. W. Prentice Holy Name Society St. Thomas' Church St. Thomas’ Hall Joseph Caskey Southport C. B. Hyde Justice of the Peace LeRoy P. Beach Alice Kirk Bawnerd F. Kirk Bridgeport Harold Parker Fred Parker Alsa Fairfield

Who Wants to Buy a Bridge at a Bargain

Westport residents favor a new Saugatuck river bridge in the center while some argue for repairing the old structure. The bridge, in service since 1878 with an 1888 addition, was never built for today's heavy traffic. an engineer from Berlin Construction Co. has submitted an inspection report.

State Street Westport New York-Chicago New York Bridgeport Ray Keating Keating Johnny Barron Keene Bros Fred Bradley Simpson's Pharmacy Main Street Florence St. John Leonard C. MacKenzie Nathan Shilepsky Emma Allen Florence Bradley S. G. Eldring Rosa Norman Mary Martin Irene l Smith Robert Wakeman Stanley Watson Samuel A. Purdy Mary Eliza Purdy John Wakeman Cross Highway Fairfields Westports Fairfield Saugatuck River Berlin Construction Co

Compo Engine Co to challenge Pioneer Engine Co

Local clubs plan a challenge between Compo Engine Co and Pioneer Engine Co for a national pastime. Community events include a Girls' Friendly Society playset and Temple lodge field day at Calumet Park. Various school and lodge activities, awards, and class recognitions noted across town.

Compo Engine Co Pioneer Engine Co Girls’ Friendly Society National Hall Myrtle Mead State Street Froebel Kindergarten Bridgeport Temple Lodge Calumet Park Hryatt Charles Langenberg Sylvester Hmurbutt Lyons Plains F. C. Litchfield New Haven Katherine Elwood Greens Farms MacDuffe School Springfield Mass

Dance class closing reception at Miss Hall’s school

Yesterday afternoon the closing reception for Miss May Hall's dance class, the children's Monday afternoon group meeting since October, drew parents and visitors to Miss Slo cum's gym. The program featured varied numbers, including a Spanish waltz by the Comer sisters and graceful toe dancing by Irene Gilbert, with Indian, Colonial, and skirt dances, wings, colors, and an orchestral accompaniment. A reunion and follification are announced for September 12 at 4:30 p.m.

Gilbert Hall

CHARITIES BOARD REFERS CORONER PHELAN PROTEST

A jumble of local items notes farewells for John Cullen moving to Omaha, a ninth wedding anniversary, and honors for the Phelan family at Pratt Institute. Officers elected for the Leisure Hour Club nursing group include Mrs Harvey and several vice presidents with Mrs Stevens presenting a flag. Other notes mention the sailing of James A. Troy Jr. to Panama, a health restoration for ex Sheriff Hamilton, and a reevaluation of city records and Lakeview Home issues. Minor items cover salary requests, a conference for officials, and a Folay remedy promotion.

Leisure Hour Club William Harty Margaret Purcel Emily Porter Helda Gade Mary E. Morgan Lakeview Home Committee DeWolfa Ege Fis Johnson Amer Ber Association of

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