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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1912

Page

6

Day Service to Honor Independence Day at Olivet Church

Olivet Congregational Church at North Avenue and Main plans a patriotic service on the eve of Independence Day. Rev Morgan Millar will preside and a speaker is sought, with Hon James T Rogers of New York State considered for a key address. The program aims for a 7:15 start with reservations after that time.

Olivet North Avenus Gundsy Morgan Millar James T.rogers Biner Bhainner New York State Ain General Assembly Gov- Hughes Republic

Swear Thieves Target Min. Mary Homes During Circus

A fragment describes thieves at a circus incident involving a Mrs. Mary Homes and a household item. The text is garbled and partially unreadable, with missing details on time, location, and outcome.

Mary

Fragmentary notes from a 19th century event clash

Fragmentary OCR reads as a crowd note about a concert or meeting involving pupils and named individuals such as John Adam Hugo, Marguerite Radel, and Gaston Osowara. Mentions expensive jewelry and distinctive clothing but details are garbled and unclear.

John Adam Hugo Will Miss Meen Gaston Osewara Mites Nodk Ewer Marguerite Radel Mra

Bucolic Musings Echo Fairfield Village Life

A Middletown Sun editorial reprinted in Fairfield paints bucolic village life at Fairview, noting social events, local families, church activities, a strawberry festival at Rock Crest, cottage life, a seaside scene, a Holy Name Society event, and preparations for priestly ordination with community gatherings and marriages.

Fairfield Middletown Sun Fairview iLife Eutharess Rock Crest Grugsiet Mies Orangeade Reapberry the Adirondacks Ee Colanies Korea Dia Happy Grove ‘School Nationa Colleges Peter Pipkin Iide Lewyer Tim Timko Poe Ita Fairfield Beach Walse Bias Mogurry Iectauke Sohn Sontead Gamuel Clark J i. TC Bridgeport Gas. Co Haa Simost Oak Fairfold Bosch Aay Oliver Long View! Beach Bridgeport Erry Lamb Pairfield Beach Alles New York Ceder T. J. Smith Brooklyn Driftwood Cottage William Oliver Long View St. Thomas’ Church J W. Wheeler Spruce Street Ruby Pinney Liberty William Henshaw

Westport Fills Church for First Mass of New Priest

Westport June 29 Rev Patrick L Poles a Sauck boy ordained June 21 will celebrate his first solemn high mass tomorrow at 10 30 am at the Church of the Assumption his home parish. The church is expected to be crowded by parishioners and many non Catholics with Father Defan as celebrant and Rev Patrick A McCarthy Plainville as deacon.

Jane Riley Batteman Helena Millard J.mary’s Choir Norwalk Einger Grumman Compo Inn Vincent Williams Joseph Fagen Westport Boyage Westport Patrick L. Poles Sauck Boy Church of the Assumption Hig Enda Father Defan Abn Patrick McCarthy Plainville Oastune Robert Bowen Hartford Maater Pe Dremonies Nee Reilly Rien Galvin

Easton Miss Alice Cornell School Ends With Pleasant Exercises

Miss Alice Cornell closed her Wilson Street school last Friday with a program of songs and recitations by students including Annie Oh Elmer Demming John Vianey and Pierson. Afterward a picnic was held on the green with ice cream and cake served Mrs Ira Andrews and Harold Andrews visited New Britain. Several students were noted for perfect attendance during June and a list of pupils from multiple schools and teachers is provided.

Alice Cornell Wilson Street Annie Oh Elmer Demming Man John Vianey Wi Pierson Lucy Rockell Andrew Millner A&a Edna Baldwin Dust & Boy Joseph Troupe The School Piary Ohradan Rufus Troupe Irene Brown Emma Mary Ohradan Millie Wisney Ira Andrews Harold Andrews New Britain William Cook Theatre Primary Michael Kochis William Parker Lillian Andrews Judd School Ruth Davis Dorothy Stillson Ellen Swenson Emma Wells Ruby Wells George Davis Wallace Davis Yellow School Julian Piecot Nellie Northrop Kenneth Logan Ruth Mallette Aspetuck Edith Abee Sna Eeledlock Annie Norm Jennie Nermet

Edwards to Spend Day as Guest at Ida Gilbert Home

Inez Edwards visits her grandmother Mrs Ida Gilbert and Rev F S Clark will occupy the pulpit at the Baptist church Sunday morning.

Inez Edwards Ida Gilbert F. 5. Clark The Baptist Church

Heartbroken couple sails back to Italy for relief

Joseph Pavone and his wife, aged and penniless after losing their children to disease, asked to return to Italy. In New York they sought help from Supt Johnson before being transported by the state comptroller and handed to an immigration investigator for return to their homeland.

Italy Joseph Pavone Lexington Avenue Johnson Supt State Comptroller New York Morrissey Board of Charities

Keeler Marries Evelyn Lewis In Fairfield County Nuptials

Attorney Frederick D. Keeler married Miss Evelyn Clara Lewis at the bride’s home in Fairfield County. The ceremony was performed by Rev John DePeu with immediate departure for a honeymoon. The groom is a noted lawyer and member of the Fairfield County bar.

Evelyn Clara Lewis Mia Willis G. “Lewis West Liberty Street Frederick D. “Keeler Irvarabe Riverside Fairfield County

Gracksmen loot Bridgeport home of treasurer Downs

Burglar gang chose compact valuables over bulky items and netted about 9600 dollars from the residence of Nelsop H. Downs, Bridgeport treasurer, in the Bergama Hill area yesterday. The report notes the thieves were absent during the heist and the police are investigating leads.

Nelsop H. Downs Bridgeport

Inquest Opens Into trolley fatality at Main and Gold streets

Coroner John J. Phelan will hear witnesses starting Monday in the inquest into the death of William H. and the injuries to J Boyle and Frank Bratr after a Locomobile truck collided head on with a northbound Main streetcar at Main and Gold streets.

John J. Phelan William H Main Gold Streets J Boyle Frank Bratr

Connecticut settles claim of woman hurt by fall

The Connecticut Co. and Mrs. Annie Panasewitch reached a settlement that freed the city from damages after a street fall on Park and Fairfield avenues caused by a highway defect the trolley company must repair. City Attorney Pullman reported the disposition to the Claims committee. eleven petitions for abatement of personal tax were filed.

Connecticut. Co Annie Panasewitch Park and Airfield Avenues Pullman

Danbury Priest Joins Dominican Order

Rev. Joseph C. Brady of Danbury was ordained at the Catholic University and affiliated with the Dominican Order. He celebrated his first Mass in his home church last Sunday and begins his career as a Dominican missionary, with support from his many Danbury friends.

Joseph C. Brady Danbury Catholic University Father Brady

Fraternal Court Elects Officers After Amalgamation

Nathaniel Wheeler presided as the new court officers were elected following the amalgamation of Court Waldmere Bridgeport and Pem. Officers include Chief Ranger John Grant and Secretary E F Davis. Oriental Chapter of the Eastern Star was instituted Thursday with Clara Lockwood as W M and Margaret Taylor as A M.

Nathaniel Wheeler Sini Court Waldmere Bridgeport Pembroke Ranger John H. Grant Samuel Thomas E. F. Davis Woodward Samuel Grinrod Louis J. Gelbman Beadle George H. Biebel Thomas F. Tagge Harry Cotter James J. Stone Order of the Eastern Star Clara O. Lockwood W. M W. P M. T. Tayor A. M Margaret Taylor Eupheme Farrar Lina Mitchell Ieeeeeeem W

Mitchell not yet sentenced in contempt case

Justice Wright postpones John Mitchell sentencing in contempt with labor leaders Samuel Gompers and Frank Morrison. He may sentence in absentia or warrant arrest if not in Washington by late July. Attorneys expect update by July 16 as to client stance while hearings extend to Fall.

Washington Wright John Mitchell Samuel Gompers Frank Morrison Mitchell Justice Wright Jackson H. Ralston Gompera Morrison Ralston Europe Erfers Repuican Prosecutors J. J. Davenp Clarence R. Wilson

Popular comedian James Devine to headline upcoming city engagement

James Devine wins local favor with theatre crowds after standout performances in "Seven Days" and "The Fire Hi Se". He will return to the stage with a fresh act and plans for a February city appearance following a fall tour, building strong local friendships during his time in the city.

James Devine Jim Jim Weston Dévine Panerin Wilt

Smiths Host Wedding Party In Home Ceremony

Mr and Mrs W A Smith of 604 State street entertained a wedding party Thursday night. Miss Eai Ste ilo of State Normal and Charles Noritt of Oshkoen were married with Rev Dr Sore officiating. The ceremony was followed by a reception and collation, with music by an orchestra and decorations of white Mascatate flowers and white roses. The couple will spend the summer at Lake Winnthoge.

W. A. Smith State Street Eai Fs Steilo Ee Ee State Charles Noritt Oshkoen Sore Lake Winnthoge

Sea Breeze Island Hosts Balloon Ascension and Festivities

At Sea Breeze Island after the Hartford Bridgeport game a balloon ascent and parachute drop by Prof. F. D. Minerly will thrill fans. The Wheeler & Wilson band plays grand sacred concerts, a new $15,000 carousel opens, Bert Murphy appears weekly, and flag raising for July 4 with two towers and a grand civic display marks Holliday week. Dr. Burton B. Plumley sails to Portland for a 33 day B P G E convention and west tour.

Sea Breeze F. D. Minerly Wheeler & Wilson Sea Breese New England Bert Murphy Wheeler& Wilson Seaview Avenue Henry Street Stratford Avenue

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Coe Olivet Church Father Dolan Saugatuck John Dolan St. Thomas' Seminary St. Johns St. Mary's Ball RD O'Loughlin Peoria Til Dioceeé Vata J. J. Duggan Church of Ether Assumption Father O'Loughlin J. Ae Taeuber Mise Jane’ Riley Proceemann Mendelsgohn Charles Bills Greens Farms John Man Joseph Bands George al- Bilan Alien Helen Alles Albert Linxweller Harold Baker Edward McMinee LeRoy McKinee Cathrine Miller Oecar ‘Lewis Ee Lewis Eilizabeth Walsh Ig Oa Mills Joaia Mary John Lehn Lam Allen’s Market Hint ‘Name Society Easton Sunny Keeler Benedict Evelyn Clara’ Lewis Gracksmen Poroner Fairfield Avenue Sea Breeze Island Plumley Portland Burton B. Plumley Connecticut ENG Erin Volizsrr Real Estate Investmante Broadway New York City W. E. Halligan Bryant Electric Buckingham & Company Sprague Ice & Coal Coe East End East Washington Ave. Bridge IRA Gregory & CO Main Street Ofee Wheeler & Howes Congress Street Bridge
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