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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1911

Page

11

Doings In Local Fraternal Bodies

Local fraternal groups hold meetings and plan parades and initiations. Loyal Order of Moose Bridgeport lodge prepares for a big parade, Lincoln Circle G A R meets at Mrs Sophia Dietrich's home, Barnum lodge Knights of Pythias elects officers and plans a funeral delegation, Uncas Council O U A M elects officers with July 6 installation, and Bridgeport Aerie Eagles head to Danbury for state field day with prizes and a 300-strong march planned.

Loyal Order OF Moose Bridgeport Varuna Hall Order Lincoln Circle G. A. R. Lincoln Circle Sophia Dietrich Fifth Street Barnum Lodge P. P. T. Barnum Lodge Knights of Pythias C. C Peter Burrv William C. Baer Graham Wilford M. W John Cave Noah Lee, Jr Noah, Lee James Lashar Epee Wilton Eagles Danbury Bridgeport Aerie of Eagles Aenue Wheeler & Wilson

Commencement at Gutchess School Last Evening

Gutchess Business College held its commencement with Judge Edward K Nicholson delivering the main address on true education. Principal S D Gutchess presented diplomas as students from the classes of 1910 and 1913 participated in the program and exercises.

Gutchess School Gutchess Business College Edward K. Nicholson S. D. Gutchess Hfe Empire Express F. A. Dillingham Rubenstein Henriette Brock Henry Bitzer Alice Abercrombie D._Gutchess the Vision of the Rose Arline Malley E. K. Nicholson Valse Chromatique Harold Weed S._D. Gutchess Louise Bedat

Suit Department Savings in Wash Dresses and Linens

Bargain department advertises wool wash dresses with kimono sleeves and embroidery priced to $5.98. Soiled linen suits, $2.98, and other dress lines in gingham and lawn from $2.98. Petticoats, coats, waists, and raincapes featured with multiple colors and fabrics at deep discounts.

Tate Ces Teddiene

Stirring Saturday Specials of Fancy Goods and Notions

A rundown of sale items from the Nation Department featuring lace veils in multiple colors, Shetland veils, nickel plated safety pins, sanitary hair rolls, dress shields, socklets, tubular shoe laces, green silk parasols, white kid belts, washable hand bags, hair barrettes, and various collars and jabots with prices and savings emphasized.

Our Nation New Empire

Here’s a Lot of Money Savers for Men

Fragmentary advert item highlights value buys aimed at male shoppers. Readable text lists money saving tips and product categories likely offered by a local retailer.

Ladies undergarments at real saving prices

Catalog of serviceable ladies underwear highlighting vests, union suits, and lisle fabrics. Descriptions include low neck, wing sleeve, lace trimmed options, mercerized and silk draw strings, and varying prices. Some lines are garbled but items emphasize affordable intimate apparel for women and misses.

Ata Naviks Ife

Ladies' Hosiery Styles and Silk Hose Featured in Ad

Ad highlights Ladies' pure silk hose with lisle garter tops and sheer chiffon hosiery. Mentions white Sand spat see s and high spliced heels with values around 50 cents to 90 cents.

Peter Cesceeee Teres Setegees. Se

Notable Names in Early 20th Century Community Directory

A procession of listed individuals includes Annie Millington Amelia Michaelson Emily Nielsen Frank OBrien Emily Pease Minnie Rabinowitz Isabel Rogan Olive Soper Fred Shea Everett Toussaint Leila Warnes Mary Woods Edith Ward Nellie McCarthy detailing residents or contributors in a historical community record.

Annie Millington Amelia Michaelson Emily Nielsen Frank O'Brien Emily Pease Minnie Rabinowitz Isabel Rogan Olive Soper Fred Shea Everett Toussaint Leila Warnes Mary Woods Edith Ward Nellie McCarthy

Platts Plan Seeks New Litchfield District in Redistricting

Hartford dispatches report no witness appeared before the Legislative Committee on Redistricting last week as the Governor's proposal to even senatorial districts based on population faces delay. Platts plan would carve a new Litchfield County district from multiple counties, grouping four counties into one district and leaving several towns in New Haven County for another. The plan would likely keep five districts Republican based on last election results, with potential effects on candidates in New Haven and Hartford areas.

Hartford Legislative Committee Platt Litchfield Fairfield New Haven New London Tolland Windham Middlesex Oxford Naugatuck Prospect Beacon Falls Seymour Ansonia Derby Orange Milford Woodbridge Bethany Hamden East Haven North Haven Branford North Branford Guilford Madison Wallingford Tilson Reilly Bridgeport Greenwich Stamford Darien New Canaan Norwalk Westport Wilton Ridgefield Danbury Redding Weston Easton Trumbull Stratford Monroe Huntington Hill Congress Wilson Meriden New Litchfield Waterbury Congresman Tilson Senator Platt Hartford County E. Stevens Henry Tolland County

Cattle Inspector Orders Action on Starved Herd

Meriden June 30 veterinary surgeon E M Becking was ordered by Cattle Inspector H Averill to slaughter one ring cow in Kensington and, if post mortem results justify it, dispose of the rest of a herd described as starving and in very bad condition.

United Press Meriden E. M. Becking H. ©. Averill Kensington

AppalachiAn Forest Reserve Seeks $2 Million Plan

Washington June 20 The Appalachian Forest Reserve Commission seeks public guidance on spending 2,000,000 for forest land. The money, authorized to create a reserve, must be extended before the current fiscal year ends or revert to the Treasury.

United Press Washington Appalachian Forest Reserve Commission Uncle Sam Stimson Treasury

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