Social notes and travel plans from Bridgeport party
Mrs. David Osborne hosted a pretty inner party for ten at 343 Park Avenue in honor of Miss Jane McCarthy soon to wed William Heine of Ru rals. The Wents of Hanover Pa arrive and plan a summer at The Whoo cottage in Silver Bands with relatives to join later. Miss Basel Brock receives two diplomas for lessons and attendance. Miss Mary Louise Peck’s student recital is set at Ban Ford Homestead. Miss Matthewson sails to Scotland for health. Dr G F Bradshaw and family depart for Europe. Emily Wilson, injured in a wreck, sails to Europe for health. Friday seafood specials include bluefish, mackerel, weakfish, clams, oysters, lobsters, salmon, sardines. Bridgeport Public Market details given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arem
David Osborne
Park Avenue
Jane McCarthy
William Heine
Rurals
Daniel
Wents
Hanover
Wentz
Polsey to Speak in New Haven Street Corner Meeting
Mr Polsey of New Haven will address residents Friday June 26 at 8 p m at the corner of Newfield and Stratford. He speaks on issues for the 12th district tramch street sp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polsey
New Haven
Newfield
Stratford
Polsky
Tramch Street
Guarding Against Summer Ills With Pure Water
Amid sultry days thousands suffer from heat and disease. Safeguard against diarrheal and typhoid risks from impure water and spoiled produce by using safe drinking water and proper hygiene practices to prevent distressing summer illnesses.
Duffy Malt Whiskey Co Ad Promotes Health Tonic
Fragmentary OCR shows an advertisement urging vitality with claims to refine nerves and tissues. It touts a product “Get Desty to the body” and “Get Desty and Keep Well.” Large bottles priced at £1.00, issued by The Duffy Malt Whiskey Co of Rochester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snanes
Duffy Malt Whiskey Co - Rochester
Fairfield Lawn Fete to Feature New York Orchestra
The lawn fete at Malland on Osborne Hill Fairfield opens at 4 30 pm July 1 with a New York orchestra for the occasion and for St Paul s church children dancing. Miss Buckingham trains the youngsters, Miss Watkins performs Indian dancing, followed by Miss Crawford and Mr Harkness. Supper at 6 50 on the estate lawn. Tickets from church members and local stores in Fairfield and Bridgeport. Automobiles provided to meet trolley cars at the Fairfield Post Office. A Connecticut Daughters of 1812 gathering at Mrs H C Fairchild s Golden Hill Street home featured Mrs Susan Hawley Davis singing with Mrs Gertrude Bolmer of New Haven. resolutions on the death of Mrs Charles Hotchkiss were passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malland
Oliver G. Jennings
Osborne Hill
Fairfield
New York
St. Paul's Epichurch
Cornelia Buck Ingham
Southport
Miss Watkins
Miss Crawford
Harkness
Church
Bridgeport
Jennines
Connecticut
The
Daughters of 1812
Mra
H. C. Fairchild
Golden Hil Street
Susan Hawley Davis
Gertrude Bolmér
New Haven
Macdonald
Ethel J. R. Noyes
Washington, D. C
Stonington
Jeannette Booth
Stratford
Seaside Park
Charles Hotchkiss
W.’A.phillips
Baldwin
Beardsley Park Sunday Concert Program
Beardsley Park concert program lists Sageneas and Verdi selections, Oberon overture, Dreams of Childhood, Atiha Verdi, a Piccolo solo, and Grand Fantasia with Charles Weidenhammer as soloist, conducted by Paule Goulding. The 3:30 p m performance at Beardsley features Lampe arrangements and the WwaArLA orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Er- Sageneas
Bearde
Oberon—Weber
Herbert
Valse
W Waldteufel
Atiha
Verdi
Charles Weid Enhammer
Lampe
Letter to Cork Mayor Carried by James Carroll Association
Members of the James Carroll Association hosted Corporal Daniel O'Brien of 450 Park Avenue at a reception at 351 Main Street on the eve of his sailing for Ireland. He sails today aboard the White Star steamer Celtic. A purse of gold was given by Albert Knapp, cigars by John Kenny and Fireman John Dolan, and a letter of introduction from Mayor Wilson to Cork’s mayor was carried. O'Brien travels to visit his mother, whom he has not seen in over 24 years. The Sorbonne in Paris will install a chair of eugenics. The Cuban gunboat Patricia has reached Bermuda after a windy voyage. The vogue of stripes is more prominent than ever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Carrol Association
Daniel O'Brien
Park Avenue
Association Rooms
Main Street
Ireland
Celtic
White Star Line
Albert Knapp
Second District Republican Club
John Kenny
John Dolan
Wilson
Cork
of See
Fairfield Notes and Local Arrivals on Center Street
A heat weary unnamed woman collapsed on Center street and recovered after rest, planning to head to Bridgeport where she may reside. Marion Ellis celebrated her 14th birthday with friends and a 4:30 luncheon after games and music. A dance at the inn drew many and Bridgeport auto trucks ferried revelers to the beach. Anna Pease returned home after a New York visit. Center street roadwork by selectmen continues. Joseph Barry and Delight cottage tenants moved to the beach. Ralph Hurd of Providence visited town along with William Rock of Bridgeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Street
Bridgeport
Marion Ellis
Miss Ellis
Anna Pease
New York
Joseph Barry
Ralph Hurd
Providence, R. L
William Rock
Westport Trolleys Halted by Bridge Approach Conditions
Poorly maintained draw ledge forces local trolley barn to post notice that trolleys will not run on the weet bridge approach. Riverside avenue cams stop. passengers walk the bridge. Also notes remodeling of Howard Bradley law offices and local lodge activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Avenue
Howard Bradley
Main Street
Fable
Temple Lodge
No. 65
A. M
Ruth Allen
Norwalk
Helen
William G. Staples
Fl B. Bradley
Flushing, L.I
W. A. Wooster
Funeral of Walter Hodge in Berkshire and local notes
Funeral held for Walter Hodge of Berkshire from George B Evarts home with Rev. Charles A Tibballs officiating at house and grave. Interment in Berkshire cemetery. Nearby: auto burials and committal services by Rev Tibballs. Library dance at Newtown library June 30 with victrola and ice cream cones. Local residents and visitors noted, including Edwin Brady from Hartford High and families planning July seaside stays. Representative E T Hook attended, with various community notices and social updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtown
Walter Hodge
Berkshire
George B Evarts
Charles A.tybballs
Prindle and
Morris
New Heaven
C. A. Tibmalls
St. John’s Church
Satdy Hook
Charities E. Minor
Newtown Library
Edwin Brady
Hartford High School
George T.sinnott
St. Rose's
B. Glover
Laurel Beach
Mary and
Jennie Lynch
E .T. Hook
Sunday Sojourn and Local Notices at Bridgeport
Sunday at his home on Botsford Hill and Monday return to his Bridgeport business. Mrs Costello learns her brother Christopher Corbett earned a graduate male nurse diploma from Essex County New Jersey State Hospital last Friday and is now stationed at Cedar Grove. Grand Central House guests enjoy a new tennis court. Civil service exams for R F D post office vacancies at Sandy Hook on July 11, with tests also in Bridgeport South Norwalk and Greenwich. List of candidates numbers a baker's dozen. Miss Anna Brenner returns to New York after a week with her parents. Station Agent T M Holian returns from Sheffield where his father Martin Holian died at 85. Sheffield notes the death of a valued citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Botsford Hill
Bridgeport
William Costello
Christopher Corbett
Essex County New Jersey State Hospital
Cedar Grove
Grand Central House
Civil Service
Sandy Hook
Danbury
South Norwalk
Greenwich
Anna Brenner
Joseph Brennen
New York
T. M. Holian
Sheffield
Mass
Martin Holian
Newtown
Monroe Families Travel for Weekend Visit to Walden New York
Mr and Mrs Henry J Lord and son Richard with Marshall Beach motored to Walden New York for a weekend visit returning Sunday They were joined by Mrs Lord s cousin Miss Jenette Hill Mayor Frank Rice and family of New Haven spent Sunday at their East Village summer home Monroe town court is not in session Judge French on four and a half day vacation Miles Johnson and family of New Milford visit his brother Merwin W Johnson The Clover Leaf Writ Club met at Riverside hall with Mr and Mrs Charles C Lacey hosting Oberlin College posted the highest score with 25 flags P J Reuter Miss Bessie Treadwell Mrs Edwin C Shelton and Mrs Oscar B Plumb noted as players
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Lord
Richard
Marshall Beach
Walden
N. Y
Clover Leaf Writ Club
Riverside Hall
Charles C. Lacey
Oberlin College
P.J. Reuter
Bessie Treadwell
Edwin C. Shelton
Oscar B. Plumb
D A R Society meeting and summer town plans in Southport
A Southport D A R meeting at Mrs. Guilbert's house drew about 50 attendees with talks from visiting representatives and a fine post gathering collation. Updates include the Village Improvement plans, bathing pavilion supervision by Talmage Wakeman, and upcoming weekly band concerts. The town awaits the first electric train arrival, welcomes summer visitors, and notes good native strawberries. Reports mention a stalled freight train due to a broken feed wire and concerns about reckless auto driving. B A Bulkley contemplates horse racing entries for the Danbury fair and ribbons won at Goshen historic track. Summer social events rise with tea rooms and card parties planned for early July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilbert
Wells
Seon
Talmage Wakeman
Fairs Field
B.A. Bulkley
Danbury Fair
B.’ A. Bulkley
Goshen
Social event planned near Southport noted for weather
A bridge party hosted by a Southport woman is announced with a large attendance anticipated if weather cooperates. The notice emphasizes the social gathering as a community highlight and signals favorable forecast as a key factor for turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southport
Local Social Notes And Guest Visits In Easton Area
Easton society members Mr and Mrs Clarence A Jennings, Miss Marjorie Jennings and Mrs Georgia Jennings of Aspetuck enjoyed an auto ride Sunday to Canmon Station hosted by Mrs Helen Godfrey. John Tyler of Norwalk visits his parents Mr and Mrs James Tyler. Miss Katherine Lester of Sandy Hook will teach at Sport Hill school next term. Teachers Miss Katherine Treadwell and Regina Stenseck hosted a Picnic at the Sport Hill Methodist hall with games and a fine collation. Miss Brothwell of Greenfield visits Miss Dorothy Gillette at Corn. Mrs William Disbrow spends a few days at the shore. Miss Eliza Smith visits her sister Mrs Charles Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence A. Jennings
Marjorie M. Jennings
Georgia Jennings
Aspetuck
Canmon Station
Helen Godfrey
John Tyler
Norwalk
James Tyler
Katherine Lester
Sandy Hook
Katherine Treadwell
Regina Stenseck
Miss Brothwell
Greenfield
Uest
Dorothy Gillette
William Disbrow
Eliza Smith
Charles Powell
Stepney Local Notes Include Moves and Visits
Miss Vera Hubbell plans summer with her parents in Stepney. Rev Denchfield to serve Baptist church after recent remodel. Merwin Johnson buys a new seven passenger motor car. Ernest Northrop recovering from mumps in Stamford. Miss Marjorie Connors visits Easton with Martha Andrews. Mrs Henry P Morgan heads to Long Island for summer at Montauk. John Leopold returns home from Greenwich. Botsford Peck buys next to Methodist parsonage. Hawley & Co. expand ice cream service. New York guests stay with William Poten and Mrs C F Poten at Edward Booth’s. Harmony Grange meets with Adeline Clark leading Flora. Charles Sherman of New Haven visits Edson Hayes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Hubbell
Upper Long Hill
Perry Hubbell
Baptist
Denchfield
Merwin Johnson
Elm Street
Ernest Northrop
Stamford
Eugene Northrop
Marjorie Connors
B. Hawley & Company
Martha Andrews
Easton
Henry P. Morgan
Long Island
Nmagansett
John Leopold
Greenwich
Botsford Peck
C. &. Osborne
B. Hawley & Co
William Poten
C.F. Poten
New York City
Edward Booth
Harmony Grange
Adeline Glark
Flora
Charles Sherman
New Haven
Edson Hayes
Local Barn Party and Graduation Notables From Tashua and Long Hill
Preparations for a large barn party Saturday evening honor Albert Helmrich family of Tashua with many invitations issued. Charles Jones of Tashua graduates from Bridgeport High School at Park Theatre, with family attending. Florence Middlebrook of Long Hill celebrated her 14th birthday with about sixty guests from Has ton Long Hill and Bridgeport, featuring games music cake and ice cream. Visitors include Miss Rose Graham of Bridgeport at Charles Middlebrook’s home. Four killed and several injured in a storm in Minnesota and Wisconsin with property losses around 1 000 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Helmrich
Tashua
Charles Jones
Bridgeport High School
Park Theatre
Arthur Jones
Estella
Benedict
Rose Jones
Florence, Middlebrook
Charles Middlebrook
Long Hill
Haston
Bridgeport
Cora
Jennie Osborne
New York
Seth’ Hill
Rose Graham
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Palm Beach
Peigs
Conn
Basel Brock
Atlantic Street
Prospect Street
Mary Louise Peck
Banford Homestead
Washington Avenue
Coleman Street
GF. Bradshaw
New London
Scotland
Trtland
England
Emily Wilson
Federal Express
St Vincent's Hospital
Columbia
Europe
Maine Bakers
Bridgeport Public Market & Branch
States
Bank Streets
Exust
Duffy
Beardsley Park
Paule Goulding
Sorbonne
Paris
Patricia
Bermuda
Westport
Monroe
Shore Road
Stepney
Tashua and
Bota
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Laurel Beach Road
Stratfield Hotel
Four Corners
Geo. B. Clark & Co
Broad Street
E. M. Cleveland
Asbury Park, N. J
Withyall J
Theo
DR. Blame
Folyman Mannufacturing Optician
Stratford Ave
Wheeler & Howes CO
Sprague Ice Stove Coal
East End, E. Wash. Ave
IRA Gregory & Co
Naugatuck Valley Ice CO
Housatonic Ave. Teil
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