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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1912

Page

6

Observations at the 1904 Republican Convention

Reporters and diplomats flood the Hamilton Club and Congress Hotel as Taft Roosevelt discussions unfold. Notables like Cobb, Longworth, and Henry Smith rally support while Roosevelt campaign attire shifts from sombrero to flat-brimmed hat.

Ialphia Grang Hamilton Club Megaphone Flag Smith Roosevelt Smythe Penna Ua National Kcan College Feuuas Calonel Roosevelt Eugene Zimmerman Cincinnati Taft Theodore Welt Preson

Over 60 Fine Birds Reported Stolen in Stratford Poultry Heist

Stray thieves struck Stratford Saturday night taking more than 60 prize birds from Welles and Evitts yards. Selectman Charles H. Welles lost three Barred Rocks and several prize hens while Horace Evitts’s Rhode Island reds vanished. Tracks left by a uniquely shod horse may aid the search. Also: Mrs. Ella Camp injured in trolley accident. Dr. Howland and Dr. Coggswell treat her. Hospitalized for broken hip. Accompanying items cover medical cases, fishing trip notes, tree limb complaints, and church services.

First Mr. Evitts Selectman Selectman Welles Evitts Rhode Island Ella Camp White Street Howland Fred Palmer Stratford Fort Pas Talend

Newtown Entertainment by Imperial Minstrels Impresses Crowd

A Friday night show by the Imperial Minstrels of Dodgingtown, under Hillside club, delighted a large audience with lively music and witty jokes. The cast included A B Bevans, Wm H Steele, Frank Hue, Arthur Tope, and others, with a varied program of songs, dances, ventriloquism, and a Flowery Photograph finale. Jerome Stuart visited from Redding, and local events included a whist at Beach Memorial Library to benefit Sandy Hook Library.

Chester Ridge Mr. Dream Man Hollis Elsen Knock Wood Arthur Tope William Steele Henry Abrams Bevans Ridge James Masson A. E Bevans Bilsen Steele Valentine Frees Hollis Eisen Jerome Stuart Redding George W Yale Woodhull Orchestra of Bridgeport

Pardons Board Frees John Warren and John Hawley

The state board of pardons closed its June session with pardons for John Warren and John Hawley of Fairfield County. Hawley, long imprisoned for second degree murder since 1892, maintained his innocence. The board cited a deathbed confession by Hawley’s sister-in-law, admitting she and Hawley’s wife murdered the Shelton woman, leading to Hawley’s release. George Redding of New Haven and Kate Cobb received no relief.

Board of Pardons John Warren John Hawley Fairfield County George Redding New Haven Kate Cobb Williams Superior Court Hawley Shelton Mary Munson

Wesleyan Girls Win Phi Beta Kappa Honors

In Middletown on June 17 Wesleyan University announces that every graduate from this final class of coeds has been elected to Phi Beta Kappa. Four women Amy Sheldon Helen B Willis Faith Bonfoey and Hester W Reynolds of Middletown win the prestigious honors amid male students’ protest that coeducation ends this year.

Middletown Wesleyan University Phi Beta Kappa Wesleyan Amy Sheldon Helen B. Willis Faith Bonfoey Hester W. Reynolds

Elizabeth Bullard Bullard obituary notes civic service

Elizabeth Bullard daughter of late Mr and Mrs William Sumner Bullard died in Litchfield. She served two terms in the National Continental Congress as a page to the president and later worked as secretary to Mrs Buel state regent of the DAR. Interment planned in Mountain Grove cemetery after services in Litchfield. Also reports Georgianna Munson funeral and a child Rose Roseberg breaking an ankle in Bridgeport.

Elizabeth Belcher Bullard William Sumner Bullard Litchfield Miss Bullard National Continental Congress Page John Laidlaw Buel Buel

Kidney Pills Helped Mrs Henry Cut Costs Says Local User

Mrs J B Henry of Akron Michigan recounts kidney woes that nearly doubled her trips to the doctor. After trying Foley Kidney Pills she found relief and purchased a bottle, believing the remedy saved her from a large doctor’s bill.

J. B Henry Akron Mich Foley L. F. Curtis

Feast of Sacred Heart Observed at Sacred Heart Church

The parish observed the Feast of the Sacred Heart with an elaborate musical program led by Miss Mollie Daly organist and director. Vespers sang in the afternoon were well attended.

Complimentary Dinner for Insurance Men Guests

A 1912 Prudential Insurance Company banquet at Sea Breeze Island honored Bridgeport staff their spouses and families. A full course fish dinner followed by athletic amusements and a 5 to 4 Bridgeport victory in a ball game. Notables present included Supt M J Leonard B O Rodier G S Ford and Dr Donaldson with toastmaster E N Hurlock delivering remarks.

Bridgeport Prudential Insurance Company of America Sea Breeze Island Lehman’s Wm. P. Hough H. I. Corwen M. J. Leonard New Haven B. O. Rodier Norwich G. S. Ford Donaldson Fairfield E. N. Hurlock

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