High School Graduation Plans and Contests Described
Speculation swirls in the Commercial department over who will win the ten dollar prize for the Class of 1909 and gain admission to college. Seniors rehearse hymns and pageantry under Miss Purita as the valedictorian selection unfolds, with notices and invitations for the graduation exercises to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gollar
Imo
Repreras Lela
Bo Manco
J m Li
Charles Dickens
Blane
Bangs
Mee
Hars
S. Tmet
Max Ameel
Harry
Mengoile
Iso Bolo
Earth McMann
Christine Howe
Solo
Bryce Simonds
B. H. S.manto- Ma
Pupils to Recite Under Mr Hutsel at North Open
Pupils of Mr J Henry Hutsel will recital at the North with names including Jem Foftes Charles Besiek Kanlch Albert Pavone McElroy Miss Beatrice Mbody and others listed in the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Henry Hutsel
Jem Foftes
Charles Besiek
X J
Kanlch Albert Pavone
Trustees Praise Library as Sale Challenge Proceeds
In Bridgeport Superior Court Judge Burpee heard remonstrances against selling Burroughs Public Library. Witnesses argued trust terms, library access, and fire safety, while trustees urged keeping the bequest intact and the site advantageous. The court adjourned for an inspection of the library building and further deliberation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burroughs Public Library
Superior Court
Lucien F. Burpee
Burpee
Buckingham and
Bent
James R. Burroughs
Catherine A. Pettengill
Nichols
Lynn W. Wilson
Burroughs
Pettengill
Mra. Pettengill
Nighols
Beatie
Senate
Whitch
Wilson
George E. Hill
Light
Cullinan
Mra
The Fortune Hunter Delights Poli’s Theatre Crowd
Poli’s stock company scores a sensational hit with The Fortune Hunter drawing record attendance in Bri, led by Nat Duncan’s fortune seeking role and Wilson Melrose’s standout performance. The show uses the original scenic set with an augmented cast and invites audiences to a post matinee stage reception with the cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poli
Bri
Winchell - Smt
Nat Duncan
Wilson Melrose
Denean
Bridgepor
Worker Injured On Belting At International Silver Co
Mr Gusorl a burnisher at International Silver Co suffered a hand laceration yesterday when flesh on his backhand touched belting of his machine. After treatment at the factory emergency room he insisted on returning to work. The Cyrus Pharmacy advertises wart remover claiming painless removal in days at 26 Fairfield avenue and 286 Cannon Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Gusorl
International Silver Co
Et T
Gusori
Cyrus
Cyrus Pharmacy
Fairfield Avenue
Cannon Bt
Courtland School Admits New Kindergarten Program
The Courtland School invites parents to visit its new kindergarten and primary class for children aged four and a half to five. Pupils may enter at any time, with coeducational options for girls and boys at 351 Washington Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Avenue
Engineer Plans To Beautify Cities Lecture Tonight
City planning engineer Charles J. Leavitt arrives from New York to address the Business Men's Association tonight at Union Station. He tours the city with officials to gain local input for civic improvement ideas and will show stereoptical pictures of Trenton and other cities. The dinner at 7 and lecture at 8 16 precede the season’s final meeting with invites extended to Manufacturers Association Board of Trade officials and city leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Leavitt
Business Men’s Association
New York
Union Station
Charles W. Davis
Trenton
N. J
Seine Spm
Idgeport
Manufacturers’ Association
Board of Trade
Bridgeport and Danbury Electric Railroad Inactive
Danbury News reports the Bridgeport and Danbury Electric Railway project is virtually at a standstill with no current timetable for resuming work. Company changes are believed in progress, aiming to restart construction on a broader scale, but no cars were expected to reach Upper Stepney this spring and completion this year now appears unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury News
Bridgeport and
Danbury
Upper Stepney
Lawn fete by Ladies Benevolent Society at First Presbyterian
The annual outdoor fete takes place Thursday June 13 from 3 to 10 pm with flower candy and fancy goods booths children's playground music and a lawn supper including home made strawberry shortcake. New features are added and the event remains a premier social gathering for the church. If weather delays it will be moved to Friday June 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benevolent Society of the
First Presbyterian Church
Sunday School Class Reunion After 30 Years
Ten girls from St Pauls Episcopal Church East Bridgeport reunite with their teacher Mrs William West at her Park Street home. The 30 year gathering honored the educator, reviewed old days, and planned annual reunions with most members present.
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East Bridgeport
William West
Park Street
West
St. Paul's Church
Sarah Lowndes Williams
Massachusetts
Anna Hubbard Roberts
Anna Jetenger Cosler
Hiza
Beth Sl
Convention Sidelines and Duck-Hunting Taft Confidants
Chicago reports from the national committee hearings detail colorful figures like Senator Murray Crane of Massachusetts wearing nail-studded shoes to move noiselessly, Indiana’s Harry New and Carolina Creek-style quotes about hunting ducks, and Virginia’s Nathan B. Scott returning from Russia with campaign checks. The piece highlights women’s suffrage pamphlets at the convention, remarks on Votes for Women, and social scenes around Roosevelt and Taft boosters, including a party at the Congress Hotel Pompeian room and a gatekeeper at Roosevelt headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Murray Crane
Massachusetts
National Committee
Senator Crane
Nathan B. Scott
Virginia
Russia
Wheeling
Ladies Lisle Vests and Stockings Sale Listing
Auction style listing shows ladies lisle vests in various trims and qualities at sale prices around 19 to 29 cents. Includes Kayser brand items up to 75 cents, plus Swiss ribbed white vests with silk tape trim and children's ribbed cotton stockings. Also lists mercerized lisle hose and missy vests with or without sleeves, all offered at bargain sale prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alea
Roosevelt Convention Turmoil Brought to Chicago
Amid a Chicago convention melee Major Thomas Dunphy of Topeka vows to stake up to 50 000 on Roosevelt while Governor Stubbs calls delegates thefts and the steamroller tactic of 4 years ago described. Mrs Frank Kellogg arrives at the Blackstone to back her husband as hotel crowds watch the scene.
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Taft
Roosevelt
Major ‘Thomas Dunphy
Topeka
Stubbs
Kansas
Frank B. Kellogg
Chicago
Blackstone
Kdlestest
Tod
Stratford Open Monthly Meeting for School Complaints
Stratford townspeople will hold an open meeting on the first Tuesday each month in the town clerk’s office to register complaints about the town school, with assurance they will be addressed. A board member notes many complaints reach the superintendent but not the board, and public airing may prompt action and better remedies. The plan garners support for a woman member on the school committee, while others question details, but the parental child-centered aim remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
Iavoteh
Public School Reform Fosters Local Urgency and Debate
The passage condemns lazy and un principled teachers and criticizes using barns as schoolhouses. It notes Huntington road district residents pressing for a proper building while Connecticut lags behind in public school progress. Trumbull is highlighted for overturning a rigid system in favor of student welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ana Pati
Non Park
Huntington Road
Connecticut
Trumbull
Wedding at St Rose's church in Newtown June 12
Special to The Farmer reports a noon wedding at St Rose's church Newtown with Rev George T Singott officiating. Bride from Bridgeport and groom from Newtown. ceremony followed by reception at the bride's parents' home. Guests from Bridgeport Waterbury New Haven and Danbury attended. Afterward the couple planned a Washington Old Point Comfort honeymoon and home on Newtown Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtown
St. Rose's Church
Geo. T. Singott
Daniel
John Comin
Terbury
J. William Hayes
Children of Mary Society
Ladies Rose's
Speapp Reseg
L. C. Morris
Knights of Columbus
Order of Elks
Aadd Fas
Hillside Club
Bridgeport
Waterbury
New Haven
Danbarh
Washington
Old Point Comfort
Carley
Newtown St
Adele Knight Pyle
F. D.gros Claude
Bunmet
George « Carley
Martin
Chabanice
Brooklyn
Migs Jes
Tenale M
Ladies Dance Club Promises Summer Socials and Style
Special to June a Farmer notes the improvement club remains active with a lead by the ladies at the last social at Johnson Avenue. They plan a July event with aprons and neckties to match, and booths offering ice cream candy and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Aveey
Mami Lea
Charlie
Penee Agin
Monchengthe
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N. Y. Globe
Rene Ees Lonergan
Bes of At Lowney’ Chocolates
Miss Pur
Contenus
Wm. R. Winn
Stratford Ave
the Courtland School Inc
Danbury Electric Railroad
Presbyterian Church
ST. Paul’s
Harry &. New
Indiana
Indianapolis
New
Lyon
Charles H. Campbell
Jim Watson
Hoosier State
Watson
Herbert Berri
Bass
New Hampshire
Ock
West Virginia
Nicholas Longworth
John Hays Hammond
Congress Hotel
Orter
Roosevelt Headquarters
Judge Kennesaw Mountain - Landis
Chicago ‘River
Teddy Roosevelt
New Town
Balia
Falta
Jaycox Rubber Co
Main Street
Cannon’ St
Andrew J. Colline
J. Culhane
Tartaglia-Rapfaei
Newark
Anatales, Taglia
Raffaele
Rathger-Hager
Nee
Irving Roy
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