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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1914

Page

9

Salvationists fear Dr Page is no patriot

June 27 London reports the Salvation Army delegation upset American diplomat Dr Walter Hines Page. A clerical misunderstanding cleared, yet the visitors displayed strong patriotism with banners and songs. They later toured the embassy area, noting a restricted home visit and preferring a street reception.

Lendon Walter Hines Tage American Salvation Army London Galvation Army Biant State Bay Page Roosevelt Tood

Extraordinary values on Panama and hemp hats

Local offer highlights genuine Panama hats peanut braid hats white chip hats and white hemp braid hats. Deals emphasize value with a focus on popular hat styles for sun protection and fashion.

Yacht racing and civic plans stir Newtown news

The article surveys athletic and social interests in a Newtown era, noting efforts to boost English and American yacht and court games, local park development on the Housatonic river, and potential Niantic mills sale. It details public notices of land plans, upcoming events, and local personalities including Hiram D. Messenger, W. I. Mershon, and Niantic mill prospects, with community actions around recreation and industry.

Housatonic Park Hiram D. Messenger Jamaica Long Island New England Sagédy Hook Troy Newtown Southbury John Mitchell Fetropolis MI. C. A New York Housatonic Niantic Mills W. I. Mershon Rahway N. J Samuel Gledhill Bridgeport Mershon New Jersey Sandy Hook

Newtown gains private way to Danbury trunk line

Enthusiastic motorists in Hasleyville win a new private right of way over the abandoned Sid Shepaug and Bethel rail line. The New York and New Haven Railroad grants a mile of track for use, shortening the Danbury route and easing fence disputes over the roadbed. Hawleyville expects a motorist influx and a stopover point on long trips. The town’s Men’s Club forms a committee to plan July 4 flag raising and discusses town betterment and service improvements, including a possible freight station.

Hasleyville Danbury Newtown Sid Shepaug Bethel New York and New Haven Railroad Company Deport Hawleyville George T. Sinnott Leonard M. Johnson Charlies G. Peck WeGcos Cerhadets Iecise

Democrats Gather at Lake Compounce for Dinner

At Lake Compounce on June 27, Democrats gathered for a conference of the Progressive Democrats of the state. Early arrivals could not confirm the afternoon program while professors and local leaders prepared to speak after dinner. Speakers listed include W C Fisher of Middletown, George M Wallace of New Haven, and A J Birdseye of Farmington, with arrangements staff signaling an informal program.

Lake Farmington

Miss Helen Keller Today 34 Years Old in June Birth Date

The article honors Helen Adams Keller born June 27, 1880 in Tuscumbia Alabama. It notes her as deaf and blind since nineteen months, a socialist and suffragist, optimistic and militant, and recalls her advocacy, writings and influence on youth and college students.

Helen Keller Helen Adams Keller Miss Keller Io Tuscumbia Ala America Alexander Spottiswood Virginia Everett Adams New England Keller England Los Angeles Keli

Young Musicians Show Progress Across Recitals

Mrs. Arthur Randall’s primary and intermediate pupils performed at Fremont street home, with Eleanor Gray and others singing The Birdies Song. Prof. Brisebois’s piano and vocal students concluded a three recital series, featuring Marie Louise Keller and Alma Brisebois assisting. Miss Mary Louise Peck’s class presented a structured program in the Sanford homestead music room with Norma Weber as a contralto contributor. Bessie Libby’s pupils held their June recital at 35 Yale street with Charlertens and several young performers delivering balanced selections.

Arthur Randall Randall Fremont Street Eleanor Gray Gladys Belyea Edith Kusterer Esther Allen Isabel Robertson Dorothy Wilkes Edith Braidwood Doris Turney Thildle Lund Catherine Lund Agnes Bigelow Florence Beebe Louise Holst Rosa Alfred T. Brisebois Brisebois St. Augustine’s Church Marie Louisse Alma Keller Brooklyn St. Francis’ Academy Mary Louise Peck Sanford Homestead Washington Avenue Coleman Street Norma Weber Margaret Neathercut Henrietta Shapiro Marion Wilmot Rose Beck Eleanor Webster Janet Levy Mary Miller Beatrice Clari Bessie Libby Yale Street Charlertens Eleanor Lee Flossie Romm Doris Holmes Katherine Birks Marjorie Kimball Marjorie Morris Harry Nettleton Goodwin Clyne

Friends Surprise George B. Haines at Shaw Home

About fifty friends gathered at 22 Carleton Avenue to surprise George B. Haines hosted by Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Shaw. The evening featured games, singing, piano, and a church choir encore from Memorial Baptist. An advertising guessing game offered two prizes, won by Miss Bertha Steeves and Mrs. J. A. Weed, followed by a late repast and best wishes for the honoree.

T. M. Shaw Carleton Avenue Bertha Steeves J. A. Weed Haines EB. O. Russell Neale Morris IL. ¥. Edward Harriet Dexter Signe Johnson Nellie Fox Ruth Hood Ethel Lundin Hazel Jones I. M. B. Kally F. Sundstrom Iss Pearl Talmadge Lillian Hood Ida Steeves W. ©. Florian John A. Wood Mary Framley Mary Corey Charles W. Bitzer A. F. Jones Cecil Steeves Harold Weed Wm. B. Oakley Clifford Beeman Leland Masten EB. E. Shaw Frederick W. Jephcote

Final Closing Out Sale At Smith Murry Co

Today marks the final closing out of the department with articles available at one fourth of original price. An Automatic Price Cutter has cut 25 percent weekly for three weeks on everything in the department. Remaining items include fancy china gas heaters baking tins coffee pots glass rat traps and kitchen utensils. All goods sold before closing time tonight will be given away at 9 30 Monday morning.

F. Northrop North Newtown Teddy Hillthority A. Blaeman Catharine Honan Taunton Danbury A. D. Fairchild Sandy Hooks Longe Hill Knotl Fields Trinity Guild Patrick Fennell Danbury Hospital Beers Charles E. Beers Palestine T. E. Mower Tulane Oklahoma Charlies Hayden May Dawson South Norwalk Eee United Cigar Stores ‘Co New Jersey United Cigar Stores Co. of America New Jersey Company Pares Company United Cigar Stores Company Illinoia Veted Cigar Stores Company Rhodeland

New York Banks Hold Six Million in Glaflin Paper

New York banks hold about six million dollars in Glaflin paper. Most large holdings are under one million, with about twenty four million in notes outstanding nationwide. Much of the non-note balance represents merchandise credits tied to H B Glaflin Co and related stores.

New York

Rev Patrik McCormick Named Associate Professor at Cathet Univ

Friends celebrate Rev Patrik McCormick appointment as associate professor of education at Cathet University in Washington DC. He previously served as a curate at St Augustine's in this city. Also noted is Rev John J McGuiness of St Anthonys in Litchfield, recognized for presenting diplomas at Danbury State Normal graduation ceremonies.

Nile Valley Pompeii Profes- Merce Garstang Patrik McCormick Cathet, University Washington, D. C Father McCormick St. Augustine's John J. McGuiness St Anthony’s Litchfield Danbury

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