Audiences Fill Library for Avis Bird Talk in Stratford
A Stratford lecture by Mr Avis on birds drew a larger than expected crowd, boosting the town’s Cemetery fund and delighting attendees with lifelike bird song mimics. Notables present included Hon. and Mrs. Stiles Judson, Miss Martie Miles, and Mrs. J. W. Thompson as the event featured lantern slides and a popular calendar theme. The talk sparked lively discussion about local programs and ongoing Grange activities in Milford and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avis
Stiles Judson
Martie Miles
Milford
Dorothy Wheeler
Rowell
Greeley
J. W. Thompson
F.C. Beach
C. van Houten
George H. Spall
RH. Rus
Sarah Mitchell
Emma F. Alien
Ethel Lowndes
Percalander
Calander
Perpetual Calander
Sohn Bowes
Euromont
Bera Jean
I. Reene
Meehan
Bethany
Rhoades
George T. Jewell
New Haven
Mary
Calidonia
Fairfield Town Hall Benefit Aids Baptist Church
A Thursday evening town hall event in Fairfield raised funds for the Baptist church. Despite a stormy night the program drew strong colored talent, with about two quarts of strawberries enjoyed. Proceeds are expected near 335. Spiers attended city events and the American Medical Association meeting in his plans. The Congregational church is to be decorated for Children Day with a committee of Annie C More house Maud Perry Lena Schwartz and Justice Bacon Wakeman coordinating floral displays at the windows. Clinton Cottage on the Beach hosted the Keatings of New York for the season. Mrs Bagere Godfrey and Miss Edna Ricker, known in Green Bill, are in Bridgeport hospital in poor health.
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Baptist Church
American Medical Association
Congregational Church
To Morrow
Theittee
Annie C. More
Maud Perry
Lena Schwartz
Justice Bacon Wakeman
WilhSbe
Edis
New
Ricker
Bridgeport ‘Hospital
The Mighty Railroad Owns It All In Verse
A poem laments a railroad's control over town life and nature. The speaker contrasts past human scale with modern rail dominance, noting the railroad claims the street, sound, earth, air, and even the breath we share, ending with a sign off “A ORTFELLOW.”
Harriman Railroad to Panama Canal Plans Reported
Washington reports from Mexico City say speculation abounds on E. H. Harriman's railroad aims in Mexico. It is claimed he controls west coast to the Panama Canal and may build a Pan-American line, with surveys toward Acapulco and a connection from Acapulco to Cruztz held open for Harriman.
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Washington
Mexico City
E. H. Harriman
Republic
Dsthmus
Panama
Mexican Herald
Central Amsalehep Sn
Pan-American Railroad
James G. Blaine
Southern Pacific
Guadalajara
Harriman
Acapulco
Salt Lake City
Crus
Guatemala
Roosevelt Hunters Meet Hardships in Lumbwa
A Roosevelt expedition faces delays and horse shortages in the Lumbwa elephant district. A messenger reports the caravan encountered incapacitated horses, slow travel from Kijabe a week earlier, and expects to reach camp by Friday with fresh mounts dispatched.
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Roosevelt
Lumbwa
Warrington Dawson
Star
United Press
Navasha
Lumbwa Big Elephant
Here
Sotik
Kijabe
Michigan Queen of Battleships Sets Speed Records
Provincetown Mass June 12 The battleship Michigan shows the most remarkable performance of her size and power in tests as she nears government acceptance. Unofficial figures put peak speed at 20.01 knots with a four hour average near 18.95 knots and a separate 19.60 knot four hour high. Officials note slight drop due to sea conditions as overhaul continues toward a 24 hour full speed test.
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Provincetown
Mass
Michigan
Rockland
Chief
Deaf Mute Son of Siamese Twin Dies in Lightning Strike
In Surry County a 48 year old deaf mute named Jesse Bunker son of Chang one of the Siamese twins was killed by lightning in his tobacco barn. Bunker described as prosperous and entertaining, his family notes the twins married Virginia women and their sons have become prosperous despite many being deaf.
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Winston Salem
N.C
Jesse
Bunker
Chang
Surry County
Virginia
Theatres Prospects Bright for Jackson Vaudeville
The Jacksons vaudeville and pictures bill in Bridgeport runs tonight from 7:15 PM with continuous attendance. Major Doyle the Lilliputian, Robinson trio, Savan Warren acrobats, Grace Lavelle the soprano, and Miss Mary Cone charm audiences, delivering strong entertainment and value noted across four weeks.
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Jackson
Bridgeport
Major Doyle
Robinson
Savan & War_ren
Grace Lavelle
Mary Cone
D. M Read Co Exhibit Showcases Elegant Mahogany Cellaret
The D. M. Read Co presents a solid mahogany cellaret with ice tank bottle holders decanters and a copper mixing board priced at 48 dollars. Exhibition rooms feature casscasian walnut bedroom suite and Cassero Les ware including casseroles ramequins and baking dishes amid brass work and refined linens for holiday gifts.
Poli's Last Performance of Mere ly Mary Ann
Poli's stock company presents Mere ly Mary Ann with Miss Alice Flem and Mr. John Ince in lead roles. A fine supporting cast elevates a polished production. A June 21 matinee will launch a coupon drawing for a $50 Parisian hat for an attending patron. Special air cooling and perfuming systems improve theatre comfort for summer.
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Mary Ann
Poli
Alice Flemthe
John Ince
Poli’s
Yale Athletes Lead Entries For State Field Day Events
The state parade field day entries flood in with notable athletes including Matthew McGrath the hammer thrower who aims to break the world record, Yale captains Howe and Gilbert in hurdles and pole vault, Spitzer in sprints, Wesleyan’s track squad led by Capt. Roger W. Bacon and Robson, Sheridan returning for shot and distance runners Werold Braun and Harmon expected to shine, and Xavier A C Downey among entrants.
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Thise
Saturdy
Matthew McGrath
McGrath
John Flanagan
Bernard A. Gilhuley
Danbury
Captain Howe
Yale
A. G. Gilbert
Spitzer
Wesleyan
Roger W. Bacon
Robson
Connor
Schmitz
Camp
Wright
Martin Sheridan
Temple H. Tweedy
Downey
Xavier A. C
New York
Werold Braun
Braun
Harmon
Wesand Ennis
Gilbert
Epworth League Rally Program Set at Newfield Church
The Epworth League Group rally committee completed the program for the Friday evening event at Newfield M. E. Church. It starts at 7 45 with a praise service by Rev. George E Farrar of Stratford M. E. Church a devotion by Rev. Arthur Pennell of Easton M. E. Church a business meeting a roll call a solo by Mr. Charles Couch of Washington Park M. E. Church and an address The Measure of Man by Dr. W W Duncan of New Rochelle NY followed by a social hour. The gathering is expected to be very interesting and helpful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Newfield M. E. Church
Geo. E. Farrar
Stratford M. E. Church
Arthur Pennell
Easton M. E. Church
Charles Couch
Washington Park
M. E. Church
Man
W. W. Duncan
New Rochelle, N. Y
Famous band with Ringling Bros incidental music
Albert C. Sweet and his concert band provide incidental music for Ringling Brothers show in New York City. E. H. Dillon & Co displays a vast line of auto veils in chiffon and net wash veils at low prices as part of local want ads.
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Ringling Bros
Albert C. Sweet
Ringling Brothers
Cire
New York City
E. H. Dillon & Co
Mainstreet
Embroidered Patterns Discounted at Local Market
Radford B. Smith and Sera Sere offer coupon style notices for embroidered patterns. Items are slightly mussed or unused and priced at half to one third of regular, with customers urged to wait until Monday for the sale.
Johnson Sides and the Nevada Senate Null Whisky Sin
The Sunset Magazine narrates Johnson Sides rehabilitation after a whisky drink led to a fine. He sought pardon from Nevada Senate Joint Concurrent Resolution No. 11, introduced by Senator Doolin, declaring the drink on September 17 in Virginia Story County null and void. Sides then rose as a respected water advocate among his people.
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Sunset Magazine
Johnson Sides
Johnson
Doolin
Nevada
Senate
State of
Virginia
County of
Story
Cleveland
Circus Ring Size Remains Fixed Across Time
The article notes that circus rings have stayed forty two feet nine inches in diameter through history. It compares ring size to baseball diamonds, arguing that changing dimensions would disrupt performances for horses and riders. It also mentions evolving circus formats like three rings and elevated stages.
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Minneapolis Journal
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Ares Smith
Fairfield
the Mighty Railroad
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Harriman Railroad
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Queen OF Battleships
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THE
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Fairfield Ave
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Conn
the Wooster-Atkinson Co
Broad Street
Buckingham & CO
Te Street
D. D. Smith’s
D. D. Smith
Septot’s Theatre
Bar Harbor Express
Maine
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Old Orchard
Portland
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Los Angeles
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