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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1910

Page

4

Connecticut district officers elect in Taftville meeting

Taftville Conn June 15 The new officers of the Connecticut district Lo O F M A P held a meeting to outline their work for the term. Delegates reported on the Boston national convention forming The North American District Grand Lodge and named officers for a two year term. Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is praised for cures and its thirty years record.

Taftville Conn New! Gw Connecticut Lo. O. F Manchester Unity Hugh I. Osgood Ponersh Hall James Moss A. W. Ross Bridgeport Stephen Horton Charles B. Barnes Baltic Robert McNeely Boston M. U England United States New York Mater Im Providence Oasis Hall Tremont Street James W. Gregg James G. Ritter Philadelphia Joseph H. Handford Ni Bedford Mass Robert MacNeely Norwich Lydia BE. Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham

Elderly Nonogenarian Odd Fellow Dies in Groton Home

William A. Wellman, a senior Odd Fellow and member of Quinnipiac lodge of New Haven, died suddenly at the Odd Fellows Home in Groton Conn. early yesterday. He would have turned 60 next month and was renowned in fraternal circles, though he appeared in good health before retiring.

Groton William A. Wellman Mr Wellman Odd Fellows Conn Mr. Wellman Quinnipiac Lodge New Haven

New Haven Validation Bill Ordered to Third Reading

Boston dispatch reports the House defeated an amendment to allow commissioners to validate the stock of the New Haven Company. The bill, with committee-recommended provisions including company expense for the investigation, was ordered to a third reading after debate and a 62 to 48 vote.

New Haven Bay State Boston House

Wife Disappears From Home In New Haven

Martha Evelyn Malkin 28, wife of Arthur R. Malkin, left 28 Willis Street on May 28 and has not been seen since. Police in New Haven and South Norwalk seek her, while a letter from her husband suggested she might return if wanted, with an ad placed to find her. She is 5 feet 7 inches, wore a black suit, knee length coat, blue hat with flowers, and carried a small box containing clothing and personal items.

New Haven Martha Evelyn Malkin Arthur R. Malkin Willis Street Norwalk Hest South Norwalk

Park Thronga At Inaugural Concert

Throngs filled Washington Park and nearby streets for the inaugural summer band concert by the Coast Artillery Corps. The performance pleased crowds with a refined program and marked improvement over last year. Police managed disturbances from boisterous youths, with stronger protection planned for the next concert. The Coast Artillery Corps band schedules Seaside Park next Wednesday.

Washington Park Coast Artillery Corps Seaside Park

Hungarian Reformed Church to Install New Pastor

Formal installation of Rev. Alexander Ludman as pastor of the Hungarian Reformed church on Pine Street will be held Sunday evening June 26. Ludman comes from East Chicago and has served two prior pastorates in Ohio. The Pine Street church is the largest Hungarian Reformed congregation in America with a 6 member charge.

Alexander Ludman Pine Street Stephen Harsanyi Chicago Ohio America

Yale Law School Senior President to Wed Before Graduation

Bernard Reilly president of Yale Law School senior class and former Chicago American baseball player travels to Brockton Mass for marriage on Monday and will return in time for his diploma.

Yale Law School Bernie Reelly New Haven Bernard Reilly Brockton, Mass

U S Government Sues Shippen Point Man Over Inheritance Tax

The United States sues John L. Wall of Shippen Point Fairfield county to collect an inheritance tax of 3648.57 with 5 percent interest. The action is brought under a law repealed since the suit arose.

U. S Shippen Point Man United States John L. Wall Shippen Point Fairfield County

Eagles Hold Eighth Anniversary Initiation Night

Nearly a thousand gathered at Eagle hall as 154 candidates were initiated into Bridgeport Aerie, F O E, during the eighth anniversary celebration attended by state officers led by Deputy Grand State President John W. Bolles. The ceremony featured the aerie officers and a rit ual demonstration by George P. Jamieson and colleagues with Past Presidents John H. Tague and John M. Donnelly assisting.

Bridgeport Aerie Institution of the Aerie Eagles’ Hall John W. Bolles Stamford Aerue John H. Tague John M. Donnelly Joseph Barry George P. Jamieson P. H. Brady William H. Callan Bernard F. Cooney Thomas M. McNamara Daniel O'Connor John Doyle Martin Kelly D. H. Monahan William Dixon William Rodgers

New Trial Granted for Bissonnette in Murder Case

Napoleon Bissonnette granted a new trial after the Supreme Court found error in the previous trial. The court ruled that evidence about his home life and a jury charge on self defense in his house were improper. The 1909 killing of Demery followed a quarrel during which Demery choked Bissonnette. Bissonnette shot and killed him. The case may resume in the fall term with State’s Attorney Stiles Judson, Jr. abroad.

Napoleon Bissonnette Supreme Court New Haven Bissonnette Demery Mary John C. Chamberlain George Kane Stiles Judson, Jr

W. & W. Sick Benefit Society Faces Dissolution

The Wheeler & Wilson Sick Benefit Society with 450 members and 25 year history voted to suspend sick benefits until April 1 1911 while continuing death benefits and seeking new funds after the treasury dwindled to 500.

Wheeler & Wilson Sick Benefit Society St. Paul's Parish House Treasury

Taft on second college jaunt heads to Marietta

President Taft travels by train to Marietta Ohio for the second college commencement tour. He will deliver two addresses in the afternoon and return to Washington after participating in Muskingum Academy anniversary exercises founded in 1797. He is to receive a degree at the Congregational church and later be greeted in Parkersburg West Virginia.

United Press Washington Taft Marietta Muskingum Academy Muskingum Park Northwest Territory

Health Board Rejects By-Products Plant Use Offer

City health officials, advised by the city attorney, rejected John L. Severance’s Bridgeport By-Products Co. proposal to let the city use the garbage reduction plant for one month from June 10. The Lakeview Home burial method will continue pending conference with civic groups. Prosecution threatens nearly 50 property owners for health-order noncompliance. names will be turned over to the prosecuting attorney.

John L. Severance Bridgeport’ By-Products Co Board of Health Lakeview Home Seem Council Health Office Huntington Road Board of Education Health Board Board of Charities McLellan Newfield School Lynch Knapp Bridgeport Automobile Co

Harvard Biplane Dented In Scoot Trial Delays Flight

Harvard I, a bi plane of the Harvard Aeronautical Society, crashed on a scoot trial at Soldiers Field after brakes failed. Student driver J W Martin escaped injury and repairs should complete in time for a trial flight tomorrow.

Boston Harvard I Harvard Aeronautical Society Crimson J. W. Martin Soldiers Field Martin

Newtown Social Roundup Highlights Local Visits and Events

Mrs Edward Taylor hosts a whist party at her Sandy Hook home for the Sandy Hook Library benefit on June 16. Guests include Mr and Mrs P Hayes of Bridgeport and Mrs Nora O Connell. Leis of Bridgeport, New Milford, Botsford, Syracuse University, and Derby residents are noted among visitors and gatherings. A Newtown High School comedy and Class Day set for June 17 at Town Hall with Bentley's Orchestra for dancing. Admission 25 cents.

Edward Taylor Sandy Hook P. Hayes Bridgeport Nora O'Connell Lucy Cavanaugh Albert Coles Bridgewater England George Stuart Thomas May Leonard May New Milford Mary May Frederick Botsford Halway River Alice Wildman New Fairfield Edna Hatch Charles B. Hatch Marion Peck Niantic Delia Clark Ska

Furnishings Displayed by G W Fairchild & Sons

The Furnishing of the table is not complete without a handsome silver tea set. G. W Fairchild & Sons are showing a beautiful line at present comprising silver plate, Sheffield plate and sterling silver. These are priced with a small profit margin.

G. W Fairchild & Sons

Public auction notices for unpaid storage charges in Bridgeport

Multiple Bridgeport Storage Warehouse Co notices dated June 8 1910 state public auctions on June 24 at 2 p m at 1287 Main St Bridgeport to satisfy storage charges. Items include a square piano couch frame beds chairs tables and various household goods.

Bridgeport Conn Lillian Barnfather Main St Bridgeport Storage Warehouse Co Bert Miller S&t D&b Frank D. Easterbrook S.J. Bridgeport Con

Notice of Public Sale in Bridgeport Storage Warehouse Co

Bridgeport Connecticut on June 24 1910 notice to Mary Maby of sale to satisfy claim items listed include refrigerator range table dish er chairs commode pictures tet boxes baskets barrels kitchen utensils tub and contents bedding and bundles all contents to be sold under warehouse claim measures.

Bridgeport Conn Mary Maby Main St Port Storage Warehouse Co D&sb

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