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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1916

Page

5

Bridgeport Hosts Big Show Cast After Midnight Feast

After the Barnum & Bailey performance, Bridgeport’s actors and staff celebrated into the night. Notables including Elias Howe’s mansion hosts Elks, and guests such as Mrs Hutchinson and Mrs Pride shared a lavish European style repast with performers and city dignitaries before the last trains.

Bridgeport Park City Waterbury Elke Hanherford Elias Howe Charles MR. Hutchinson Elmwood Agenus Um & Bailey Circus Henry Daniel J.cittera Peter Bellew Raymond Setlew Tyomard Asheim John Mr Lynch Carrie Mitchell George Higgins Davie Donovan William W. Roberts Elks' Circus Elmer Hso Farcely Hutchinson Ciliford Leonard Ashet Bev Mre Bradna Waterbery

Funeral notices and real estate ads from June 1916 era

In this city entries announce Eileen McCarrick funeral from No 1 Waller Pines on Monday at 2 pm with burial at Lakeview. Another notice invites Margaret widow of WPronda to attend funeral from J H Carroll parlors on June 1? at 6:30 am, then St Patrols church and interment at St Richeel’s cemetery. Auguste Bonnew, widow of James B Bonnew, dies June 10 1918 aged 75. funeral at No 109 George Street on Monday at 1 o clock, burial at Lakeview. Also real estate and sales notices: two six-room cottages near trolley, prices 2600 to 1060 with mortgage details. agents W W Beers and D R Whitn advertise multiple listings. Additional classifieds offer auto fuel salesman position, and a married man seeking express Griverts position with address 13 Warren Etchy. A sewer room cottage for sale on North Main, two-family house on North Main Street by D J Whitney.

Wepepnre Eileen McCarrick August Hoeptner Waller Pines Lakeview Cemetery Kindigomit Sowers Wemataca S. Margaret Wpronda J. H. Carroll Him St. Richeel's Pp Benwett Auguste Loveland James B. Bonnew George Strést Oolock P.m Lakeview

Stamford 275 Years Old Parade Opens Birthday Celebrations

Stamford marks 275 years with a grand parade as Gov. Marcus Holcomb arrives by special train amid 17 gun salute. Marines from battleships anchor offshore while 400 boy scouts, coast and field artillery units march in. The procession features floats honoring Stamford's role in wars, with fraternal groups, the fire department, Sound Beach unit, and a Stamford commercial pageant. A Hallowe'en Park preparedness show follows, plus band concerts, dancing, and carnivals. Events include luncheon for officials, athletic meet, yacht club receptions, and a bronze deed monument dedication with a Stamford theatre program and anniversary hymn performance.

Stamford Field Artillery Marcus H. Holcomb New Haven Grays Patterson Robert Wwhittaker Minnesota Vermont Michigan South Carolina Stamford Harbor Coast Artillery Knights of Columbus Fire Department Sound Beach Seventh Regiment Band New York Tamford Hallowe'en Park Yacht Club Wil Charles D. Lockwood Robert Whittaker Home Clayton Hotchkiss

Colonel Roosevelt Johnson Nomination Delay at Progressive Convention

The Progressive Convention delays nominating a vice president as Col Roosevelt and Governor Johnson weigh the 1912 ticket. Johnson wants a definite statement from Col Roosevelt before adjournment, urging non suspense in this critical time. Delegates are to be advised of the party's plans before adjournment.

Robins Progressive Party

Russians claim further Volhynia gains in war office report

Petrograd news says June 10 that continuing successes in Volhynia and Galicia allow Russia to report 97 officers and 5,590 men captured, plus eleven more cannon taken, in addition to prior totals announced by the war office.

Petrograd War Office Volhynia Galicia

Verdun Front Lit by Violent Artillery Fire Near Verdun

Paris reports intense artillery fighting on the Verdun front last night near Avecourt Thiaumont and the Chapitre and Fumin Woods. No infantry attacks were recorded.

Paris Verdun

French Driven From Positions Northwest of Verdun

German dispatch from Berlin reports French forces driven from several positions northwest of Verdun after stubborn fighting. French field works south of Fort Vaux were stormed with more than 509 prisoners and 27 machine guns captured.

Berlin Verdun War Office Fort Vaux

Von Westarp Repudiates Peace Interview Report

Berlin notes Count Von Westarp accepts the envoy’s repudiation of a peace interview. He withdraws criticisms of American policy and refers to the interview as a fabrication. The item cites James W. Gerard and prior statements in a Reich court context. A separate legal notice lists pledged sales with dates and a real estate ad for a bungalow near Bridgeport asking who will get the property.

von Westarp Berlin Frederick von Westarp James W. Gerard Allecen 1 Natonal Zeituns Weilarp Reichstes and Inter

Hughes Vote Shifts By Favorite-Son Delegates At Convention

Delegates aligned by favorite sons aided Hughes as Roosevelt and Fairbanks figures clashed in a heated convention roll call. After two ballots, Hughes led with 325. Fairbanks secured 85, Burkett and Burton received scattered support, while LaFollette and Du Pont trailed in the overall count.

Hughes Weeks Root Cummins Burton Fairbanks Sherman Roosevelt LaFollette du Pont Scattering DuPont Cattering

Farmer Held After Shooting at Curwensville Bank

D. C. Downing a Tyrone farmer and businessman is held in Clearfield after a Curwensville National Bank shooting. He entered the bank with two revolvers, wounded teller Harry Hoover, and fled but was captured. He refused to state a motive saying I do not know why I did it.

Clearfield D. C. Downing Tyrone Curwensville Anthony Hall Harry Hoover C. & Ruswell

Aged Woman Killed by Shore Line Car

In Denp River Connecticut on June 10 Mrs. William Frye aged 70 was killed by a Shore Line Electric Railway trolley at Stromm's Crossing. Waiting in a shed to cross to board the car she ran onto the tracks and was struck dragged a short distance and died instantly. She was en route to visit her daughter Mia. Clarence Pratt of Siystic is noted in the report.

Denp River Conn William Frye Shore Line Stromm's Crossing

Fraternities Eye Court Ruling On Beneficiary Case

The Supreme Court reversed the common pleas ruling in the Order of Scottish Clans case. It held Anna Campbell widow and administratrix of John Campbell’s estate is entitled to the $500 benefit, since the mother beneficiary had no vested interest at his death. The decision directs the common pleas court to pay the fund to Anna Campbell.

Supreme Court of Fraternas Benefit Societies Prentice Bidney N. Lockwood Court of Common Pleas Order of Scottish Clans Herman Roto John Campbell Margaret Campbell Narse Herman Reich Herstate Annne Campbell Reent Drew Anna Campbell Society Beneft Vainistratrix Common Pleas Court Supreme Court Common Plea Court John ‘Campbell Préntice Ufe

Orpet Trial Adjourned In Wisconsin Court

Waukesha June 10 The trial of William M. Griset will resume Monday as Judge Connolly holds court over today’s ruling on the prosecution demand that letters written by the youth to his father be turned over to state attorneys.

Waukesam Wil Grpet Connolly

Entrances on Main Street and Fairfield Avenue Listed

Readable details note entrances at How Land's 1 Main Street and Fairfield Avenue on The Weathers Provably slow night and Sunday.

Fairfield Avenue

Elegant Graduation Dresses In White For Young Grads

Beautiful white gowns for graduates feature organdy voile and net combinations with embroidery ribbon trimming and scalloped edges. Sizes 14 to 18 with intermediate options, prices from 6 50 to 22 50, offering quick selection from this attractive ensemble.

Augusta Bennet Obituary and Local Death Notices

Augusta C Bennett widow of Joseph B Bennett dies at 109 George street aged 76 years. Survived by two daughters. Ellen McCarrick Hoepener dies at 34 Waller Place survived by husband, a daughter, sister and two brothers. Lena M Jones funeral held at Walker Banks mortuary chapel officiated by Rev Pf Mathies. body sent to New Hartford Conn. Phillip Tina Gallbronner funeral from 737 Ogden Street conducted by Rev H D Wiemer. burial in Park Cemetery. Margaret A Hern funeral from residence of niece Jerry Denny and St Charles Church. pallbearers named. interment in St Michael's cemetery.

Augusta Bennet Augusta C Joseph B. Bennett George Street Mrs. Bennett Giles Lucinda Hurlburt Loveland Olivet Congregational Church Ellen McCarrick Hoepener Elten McCarrick August Hoepfner Waller Place Hoepfner Bridgeport South End George Brust Margaret Mooney Patrick Michael McCarrick Lena M. Jones Vermont Lafayette Street Walker & Banks Pf. Mathies King’s Highway Church New Hartford Conn Durlal Philliptna Galleronner Phillipping Aince’ Gallhronner Ogden Street H. D. Wiemer German Reformed Church Mra Gailbronner August Nelson Henry Gallbronner Frank George Anton John Marbach Park Cemetery Margaret A'Hern Margaret A‘hern Wes Jerry Denny Wiliam Street St. Charles’ Church Stolock P. J. McGivney Frac Denny John Somers Harry Denny John Corcoran William Denny Jota Dalton St. Michael's Cemetery

Atty Bowers to wed Syracuse girl in late ceremony

Court circles report Attorney Bowers of this city will wed Miss McLennan, daughter of Mire, in a June evening ceremony. The nuptials follow prior ties with Syracuse judge Alderman and Barneys-Reapers days. Attending will be family members from Syracuse and neighbors here, with the couple planning a new home soon after.

Toh Sf. Homers New Fork Roosevelt Footiswood Brrectes William Bowers Bono Miss Mcbennan Beware Syracuse Bowers Sears CE Williamson Fenn Corel Cltisens This City Bel Cary

Sister Lucilla Assigned to St Vincent's for Pharmacy Duties

Sister Lucilla, a graduate pharmacist from Providence Hospital Washington DC and former superintendent of nurses, is sent to St Vincent's hospital to replace Sister Helena recalled to the mother house at Emimetsbure Ltd due to illness. She is noted for skill in nursing and pharmaceutical work.

Helena Emimetsbure Ltd Illess Lucila St Vincent's Hospital Lucilla Providence Hospital Washington, D. C

Derfflinger Reported Sunk by German Battle Cruiser Loss

A fragment from a London telegram states the German battle cruiser Derfflinger was sunk after the North Sea battle. Reportedly the ship foundered and was towed toward Wilhelmshaven for salvage. Travelers arriving from Berlin exchanged news of the incident and heavy losses in Germany.

Derfflinger London AinWtantye Berlin Thay Wien Germany North Sea Penne Wilhelmnahwvon

Remind Physician's FO File and Drug Inventories

Fragmentary notice discusses remind physician's FO file and drug inventories in El Paso County. Mentions requirements for applications and implications if inventories are not completed before a July 1 deadline. Includes references to legal actions and officials amid a larger wartime security context.

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