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Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1911

Page

9

Lightning wrecks stone house in Stratford. five escape unharmed

A severe thunderstorm struck Reed's Lane in Stratford Saturday night collapsing the stone house of Lester Lesnic. Lesnic, his wife, and three children were in bed but escaped with only minor injuries while windows and plaster were torn from every room. Neighbors housed the family for the night as volunteers consider a relief subscription. no insurance covered the property.

Stratford Lester Lesnic Reed’s Lane Mr. Lesnic Reed Bros Leander J. Watts Moffatt Port Jefferson Watts Gene Harry Wilcoxson Howland Louis E. Peck New Haven John Assum F. S. Pritchard Stamford Wm. Henry Benjamin Benjamin William Henry Benjamin Cynthia Ann McEwen John Benjamin Bridgeport i Charles Henry Benjamin Henry Benjamin McEwen Scotland Connecticut Colony Perth Amboy N. J Mr. Benjamin Gideon Benjamin Washington George Benjamin Mary Smith Philip Smith East Hartford Samuel Richard Rogers Washington Bridge Josiah Curtiss Curtiss John Samuel Benjamin Lydia Allen Boston England Abigail Lion Winthrop William the Conqueror Douglass Lincoln Falmouth Sarah Meachen Susia Wallace Sturgis Fannie Frank Russell Bridgeport C. Seymour Bullock Almira Livingston F. S. Webb Peck’s Mill Okenuck Red Men John Graham Taxpayers’Improvement Club North End Ivan Morehouse Dahlin Fred van de Bogart Man H. Clements

Greens Farms Church Celebrates 260th Anniversary

The Congregational society of Greens Farms observed its 260th year with services led by Rev. Chariton B. Strayer. A model of a Borglum tablet was unveiled by descendants Arthur Taylor and Evelyn Couch. The observances continue today with the Fairfield County West Consociation annual meeting and a midday banquet.

Congregational Society of Greens Farms Chariton B. Strayer Gutzon Borglum Arthur Taylor Daniel Chapman Evelyn Couch Samuel Couch General Assembly Greens Farms Fairfield County West

Newtown Social Roundup Highlights

Local notes report Hatch and Nettleton’s early morning bicycle trip through Danbury and Bethel ending in Newtown with a warm dinner. Community events include a Hanover whist for the Newtown library, a Waterbury game win for Newtown, church activities at Congregational, Trinity, and St. Rose’s, and visits from regional guests and university news.

Robert Hatch Howard Nettleton New Milford Danbury Bethel Newtown A. T. Nettleton Curtis P. Morris Bridgeport Levi C. Morris Charles B. Glover Hanover Wallace N. Mitchell Hobart Curtis Frederick Bennett Charles Peale George F. Taylor Wm. B. Glover Laurel Beach Mary Catherine Lynch Monie Brennan Syracuse University Margaret Catherine Honan Park City Mary Eisenman Rose Leavy John Leavy Thomas Leavy W. L. Carpenter Frank Woodworth Tonaloo University Miss Sunday School and Publishing Society Trinity Notes J. H. George St. John Trinity Guild Rectory Church Lawn St. John’s Church Waterbury Daniel G. Beers Ezra Levan Johnson Henry G. Curtis Charles F. Beardsley Geo. T. Sinnott Corpus Christi George T. Sinnott

Farmer Want Column Offers Quick Tips and Pointers

A brief note introduces readers to the Farmer Want Column guiding practical requests and upcoming postings. It invites readers to submit farming needs and advertise available equipment or labor. Local agrarian topics and rural services are highlighted for the community.

Fairfield Roads Spur Wealth Amid Grand List Rise

Fairfield on June 12 reports a rising grand list fueled by improved highways. Notable events include the Nichols wedding in New York, road oil deliveries, and civic improvements funded by the Pavillion Corporation. Local sports saw the Fairfield Bengals beat Bridgeport 4 to 0, while the Mohicans of South Norwalk lost 6 to 2 to the Fairfield Juniors. Religious observances and building work at Southport and Mill Hill are noted along with community gatherings such as a strawberry festival and children’s day exercises.

Judson Susie Bennetto Miss Mills Stratfield Fresh Pond Indians Stratford Juniors Monarchs Nichols Ladies of Christchurch Guild Red Men's Hall Pootatuck Yacht Club Congregational Church MLE Franklin Franklin School Stratford New Haven BE. C. Carpenter Pastors’ Association Fairfield Henry Nichols New York Mary Stack Henry Glover L DeVer Warner Wanda W. C. Kinsella Bridgeport Daniel Rock Bengals Fairfields McGarry Field Nolan Onlin Battery Drew McGarry Johnston Henry Cypher Mohicans South Norwalk Scull Carroll Wargo Smith St. Thomas’ Church Father O’dell Corpus Christi Sacred Heart John Cobb S. R. Pinkham Southport Warner Estate Mill Hill Benjamin A. Bulkley Bronson Avenue Thomas F. Toomey Anna A. Mullins Patrick Mullins Harry Wells Hotel Fairfield Eastern Underwear Company Ladies of Hope Chapel

Principal S P Williams to testify on janitor concerns

By order of the Board of Education Principal S P Williams of Prospect street school will appear before the commission this evening to discuss alleged un cleanliness at his school. Justice Wheeler has cited unsanitary conditions and Williams says complaints were made with no remedy. The school board recalls no prior complaints. The school committee will also present its annual teacher election report. A separate note recounts a streetcar crew aiding Prof S C Corey of Boston after a collision and his apology for the delay.

Board of Education S. P. Williams Prospect Street Williams George W. Wheeler Supreme Court Justice Wheeler Committee On Schools

Bridgeport City Appropriations and Expenditures May 191T

Second District report shows total city expenditures for May ending 31 191T including bonds for Yellow Bridge crosswalks culverts harbor master and fire department with amounts itemized such as 1 020 521 98 80 394 38 41 814 92 122 209 30 and 895 212 68.

Broad Street Seaview Fire Department

Household notes on cleaning and homemaking tips

Practical guidance on dusting palms and brass, touching up faded flowers, furniture covers, and soot removal. Tips cover measuring liquids, purifying lard jars, repairing bruised furniture with steam, removing stains from silk, freezing ice cream, cleaning feather pillows, and making a portable dustpan. Includes a brief medical ad for Foley Kidney Pills at the end.

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