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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1912

Page

5

Reliable American Salpaca Suit Marks New York Style

A clipped sale notice extols a Pennant worthy good sa suit at $20 with New York workmanship and American exoplonce as a model of excellence. It mentions trotizers priced at $3 and $4, emphasizing quality over lengthening details.

Americe Thoroly Salpaca New York London

Fairfield Avenue paving hopes and social notices across town

Local residents express hopes that Fairfield Avenue will be paved while social events fill the week. Visits recall farewells, church gatherings, and entertainments with food, music, and decorations. In Naugatuck a shooting incident affects families, and Millinery sales tempt summer shoppers.

Fairfield Avenue

Fairfield Avenue Trolley Center Plan Moves Forward

The mayor reports progress toward ten foot center widening on Fairfield avenue with Connecticut Co cooperation. City seeks to withdraw court appeal and have the company set back curbs to create extra clearance for trolley tracks and traffic. Aldermen critique the shifting rationale and demand clear accountability for delays and possible property damages.

Charles S. Mellen The Connecticut Co Wilson Faiirfield Avenue Common Council Connéticut Co Spat Company Brome Public Utilities Commission Traction Company Fairfield Avenue Mein Street Courtland Street Pullman Thomas M. Cullinan Robert H. DeForest Connecdicut Co Conti Cron Common Church J. Ss.torre Mellen Storrs Alderman DeForest Daniel E. Walker Trolley Company Connecticut

Funny Women in Fairfield Housing Tale

A Connecticut tale from Fairfield dated June 18 notes a satire on women's roles in a suffrage era. It follows a Bridgeport woman moving to a fine second-story room near the trolley line, facing friction with the landlady’s amiable daughter and a lease clause affecting her quarters.

Fairfeld Bridgeport Fairfield Connecticut Wally Bridgeporteress Giatrict Bén Jessen Sher

Staples High school class day and graduation planned

Westport June 18 Twelve students will graduate this week from Staples High School with equal gender split. Tonight at eight in the assembly hall the class day program features a violin solo by Joseph Haggeman and multiple readings and songs. Graduation exercises follow Thursday at National Hall at eight.

Parays Co Oe Westport Staples High School National Hail Ethel A. Hotchkiss Katharine C. Kingella Mary BE. Lebn Kathryn B. Sherwood Ruth C. Vincent Marion G. Wheeler Stanley I. Coley Joseph T. Haggeman G. Harold Keith Thomas B. Isaacs Ee € Penny W. Clinton Felch Joseph Haggeman Frank C. Penny Mary Lehn Harold Keith Katharyn B. Sherwood Sherwood Katherine C. Kinsella Geo. H. Boyden Shakespeare Mary Ei “Lehn National Hall

St Mungo Chorus Concert and Hill Baseball Result

The St Mungo chorus and associated groups held a concert at the Congregational church in Centre with varied selections and interludes. Proceeds benefited the Ladies’ Aid society. Sport Hill beat Bridgeport Bankers 4 to 0 on the Hill diamond Saturday afternoon. Miss Mary A. Gillette returns home at Adams Corners for the summer.

St. Mungo Bridgeport Chief Scotland J. Brown Athol W. Paterson Nannie Ava Mrs.McLellan Down the

Wedding and community notes from Long Hill and Sport Hill

A wedding of Miss Alice Kuehn and Harold Botsford occurred at the bride’s parents home in Long Hill with Rev. Sheffield officiating and guests including many local families. Separately, the Congregational Sunday School held a Children’s Day concert in the church with a varied program and an orchestra led by Rev. Campbell.

Aaying Trenton N. J Judson Conklin Jacob Moore East Oraige J. Walker Sherwood Sport Hill Helen C. Marsh Pear John H.candee Mary Ferris Arthur H. Wheeler Ellis Wheeler Horace Wheeler William Loper Verne Loper August Kuehn Harold Kuehn Fannie Ethel Kuehn Fred Relyea Alice Kuehn Harold Botsford Fred Kuehn Long Hill Fred Relyes Mr. Sheffield Episcopal Church Laures Gilbert Campbell Willis Parker Annie Ruman Mary Silliman Agnes Abbott Minnie Gustavson Gladys'Abbott Joseph B. Hilly Dorothy Gillette Fred BE. Silliman Charles Siliman Clifford Gillette Mr. Campbell Leroy Wheeler Henry Osborne Hazel Foe J. Arhtur Sherwoo

Newtown Alumni Elect Officers and Local Notices

At the annual High School Alumni Association meeting Newtown elected officers for the year: President Miss Marguerite Cavanaugh Vice President William Driscoll secretary Miss Elsie Ferris treasurer Miss Anna Carlson toastmistress Miss Margaret Keane The alumni banquet is set for June 1 24 at the Central House Four Newtown graduates Anna Keane Clarice Botsford Catherine James and Lottie Behn complete the Danbury Normal School program. St Matthew’s parish anniversary is celebrated in Wilton with Rev W Barnett former pastor. Local visits include Miss Iillian Troy Botsford guesting Mrs J W Gordon and others in Berwyn Penn and Boston visitors. Sandy Hook School district appoints T J Corbett as principal for the 24th term and re elects Mrs B C Keane as junior assistant teacher. Huntington School district discusses graded school prospects with expected attendance over fifty. Congregational church service notes Life and Faith from Galatians 2 20 and India topic for Ladies’ Missionary society. National Awakening paper to be read by Mrs J B Goodsell. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 45 with Christian Endeavor focus on The Duty of Being Pleasant. Turkish Bath at the Hotel Atlas advertises day 18 Friday.

Tral Avenue George W. King Seaview Avenue Noble Avenue Chapman Familton Street Fairfield Avenue Waahahtowton Avenue Wilson Infield Avenue J. P. Turney State Street Howard Avenue Walker Finance Committee Dennis Kelly Fred ®. Johnson Charities Department Public Library Commission Sewlore Fire Department Board of Appraisal and Paving and Sewer Commission Board of Contract and Supply Reddy Congress Street Arch Street Lyddy Kossuth Street Nichols Street Stratford Avenue Cederholm Connecticut Avenue Boucher King Kinele Ee Pastel Ealele Avenue Fi Avenue Patrick H Brady North Avenue Park Avenue Ley Street Edward ‘Taylor Buckingham Frank Penny Rensalaer Polytechnic Institute Troy Mary Lehn Pratt Institute Ruth Vincent George Hall W. J. Sherwood Sherwood Hall Mr. Sherwood J. M. Nolan Dr. Goodenough Stamford Methodist Church Goodenough James Wood Brooklyn E.i B. Bradley John Adams Frank New York Riverside Avenue Westport Hotel G. Mills James Hanlon Edward Donley New Ze Gipson Clevelania HG Betty Kenneth McKenzie Women’s Town Improvement Association W. G Staples Fable’s Hall Saugatuck Whist Club Leonard Mt Lewis Holmes Fred Jennings Center School Compo Beach Westport Musical Society Ladies’ Aid Society Westport M. WH High School Alumni Association Marguerite Cavanaugh William Driscoll Elsie Ferris Anna Carlson Margaret Keane Central House Newtown Danbury Normal School Anna Keane Clarice Botsford Catherine James Lottie Behn W. Barnett Wilton Conn St. Matthew's Parish Barnett Iillian Troy Botsford J. W. Gordon H. R. Roberts Luzy Roberts Berwyn Penn Alexander Steele John Price Boston Mary Molloy Bridgeport W. J. Drincoll Lena Blake Michael Blake Sandy Hook T. J. Corbett B. C. Keane George Carley East Calais Vermont Carley Huntington Congregational Church Gall Ladies’ Missionary Society India Mra J. B. Goodsell

Burglary at Hanson Tells of Town Watch Concerns

Stratford reports burglars entered F. L. Hanson’s center business between last night and today, damaging glass and stealing small items. a post at the door and a floor area show marks while no entry beyond that. Mrs. Coster dies after hospital operation. her husband and two daughters affected. Community events include the Avon Inn opening tomorrow and a club dinner with speeches and toastmaster Commodore Beare.

Wurmary Stratford F. L. Hanson Urgleries M. Cosier Frederick Gosier Owene Pee Wwwell CaSettis Coster Angelo Stavello Aven Read ‘Club Inn Pacerane Aleh E. H. Beare Geetee O Ode Nadian Kickers Cappy Weeks Terry Milford Pootatuck Yacht Club Cappy Yale Harvard

Adams Express Delayed by Attachment in Middletown

The Middletown Adams Express branch was delayed for hours by an attachment aimed at their horses and equipment in a $2,000 suit against John Galligan and wife of Philadelphia. The Galligans say they shipped a trunk in March worth $1,000 containing jewelry but items were missing upon arrival. Delivery teams only began work near noon.

Middletown Adams Express Company Peda Co Agst John Galligan Philphia Galligans Firs 4 Nation

June Wedding Unites Miss Mary Ivers and Eugene Meyers

Miss Mary Ivers and Eugene Meyers wed at St Patrick's rectory yesterday afternoon. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph C Ivers of 36 Merriam street, is joined by a tool setter from Bridgeport Brass Co. Miss Mary Ney and Mr Charles Meehan attended as cousins. The couple received many wedding gifts and planned a honeymoon trip to 1919 East Meinstro.

Mary Ivers Eugene Meyers St. Patrick’s Rectory Joseph C. Ivers Merriam Street Bridgeport Brass Co Maryney Charles Meehan Ansonia Thesaeymoon East Meinstrom

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