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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1914

Page

11

Maris Lodge Elects Officers for Year

The Harris oOo lodge held a night meeting electing officers for a new term. Named were grand, Clarence Caulkins as vice president, secretary Haer Th, treasurer William Pwyn e, and incorporator Hall jincorporator for the association. Frank Hunter and Louis Bramone named as members. A representative of Wisconsin appointed to joint congress for purchase matters. Former mayor My Bpeo announced his Republican nomination for state office.

Harris oOo Wrand Clarence Caulkins Pierce Haerth William Pwyne Hall Pe Glare Wisconsin Wn. MY

School site question is still in air

The Board of Education postpones a final decision on two proposed sites for a new North End school. The Whitney property on Remer street and a site opposite Shelton school were discussed. a meeting Thursday will include site visits. An option on Clifton street was noted, and Italian clubs may place a Columbus bust on Columbus school property. A $5,000 appropriation for land purchase and a $10,400 Barnum estate lot were discussed, with the latter tabled.

North End Board of Education Shelton Whitney Remer Street Housatonic North Avenues Shelton School Chm Beers Alice Streets J. HH. Coughlin Columbue School Bath Colum- Sue St. Vincent's Hospital Eee Hevens Deel Bell Rable Boardman Reneed Clifr Street Alte Cullinan Remer Straet Columbus Committee On George Finn Reyting Frank E. Clark William H. Comley

U S Express Co Winds Up Affairs After Sixty Years

New York reports United States Express company ends operations at midnight, transfers most staff to other carriers, and liquidates assets. Equipment valued at 250000 to 400000 dollars is taken over by American and Wells Fargo. June rail and equipment orders show strong activity with 165000 tons of rails and 90 locomotives plus 2500 cars.

Barrin Financial News New York United States Express Company United States Express Co American Welle-Fargo New Haven Harlem River Portchester New England Navigation New England

Charli Chaplin headlines Plaza shows with Keystone acts

An uproar greeted Chaplin on screen at the Plaza for three performances as Mabel and his Keystone comedy drew laughs. The vaudeville bill featured Wormwood's Animals with Pink the mind reading dog, Elliott and Mullen, Enright and Stone dancing, the New York Duo and others delivering a lively program including Our Mutual Gift and Footprints of Morwat.

Charles Chaplin Keystone Pictures Plaza Chaplin Mabel Keystones Wormwood Pink Elliott Mullen Enright Stone Board of Censors Way Fenton Bill New York Margaret Mowart

Railroad Notes and Officials in Flux Amid Rate Controversies

The piece reports on receivers Blair Waters and H King taking full control of the system as part of a court move to lessen railroad influence. It notes proposed slag rates in Pittsburgh are set for Aug 16 and may face Interstate Commission scrutiny as industry groups push for lower rates. It covers Ohio public utilities order mandating joint routes, shippers’ tariff concerns, and a possible leadership shift at Canadian Northern with I C Fritch rumored to assume command. It also mentions Baltimore & Ohio engineer Nakamura aiding the Monongahela bridge project and Chicago shippers losing potential Intermountain case claims.

Blair and Waters H. King King Tuttle Publica Utilities Commission of Ohio Newberg & South Shore Lake Terminal Ist Interstate Commission

The Master Cracksman at Lyric Impresses Audiences

The Master Cracksman opened at Lyric Theatre to wide praise. The melodrama stars Harry Carey with a star cast and features a sensational escape sequence and a twisting plot of theft, murder, and romance. It runs all week at the Lyric.

Lyric Theatre Joe Harry Carey Biograph Progressive Motion Picture Corporation Bird Lyric

Socialism Must Tyranny Or Failure

Former President Taft argues at a Ceo- Terisiic Celeb'n event that socialism demands perfect selfless leaders or it becomes tyranny and destroys liberty. He contends true social harmony requires sacrifice and industry for others rather than self. until humans reach perfection socialism risks tyranny or collapse.

Taft At Terisiic Celeb Foundation of New Harmony Ind

Obituary notices for Dales H. Lane and Ellen Rafferty

Funeral services were held for Dales H. Lane at 11 30 yesterday from Bishop mortuary chapel with Rev F A Leffingwell officiating and Park Cemetery as the final resting place. Mrs Ellen Rafferty’s funeral began at 8 30 yesterday from her residence and continued to St Patrick’s Church for a requiem Mass officiated by Rev Fr Curran with floral tributes. burial was in St Michael’s Cemetery. Plans for a House Rules Committee vote on July 1 regarding Hobson constitutional amendment for nationwide prohibition have been abandoned.

Dales H. Lane Pacific Street Bishop Mortuary F. A. Leffingwell Christ Episcopal Church Park Cemetery Ellen Rafferty North Avenue St. Patrick’s Church Fr. Curran Sadie Dillon James Walsh George Sweeney John Murane Thomas Carroll St. Michael’s Cemetery House Rules Committee Hobson

Polls Theatre features Harry Cooper in top bill and varied acts

The Polls Theatre opened for the first three days of the week with headliner Harry Cooper, a famed dancer and showman. The program includes Montrose & Sidell, Lydia McMullen & Co, ventriloquist Frank Rogers, The Juents, Halsey Brothers, and Fred Mace in The Escape, plus other titles. A separate note reports Harry Allen of Youngstown, Ohio dying after being struck on the head during a game. The Washington court of claims adjourned for the summer after clearing its docket. One Cent a Word.

America Harry Cooper Poll’s Vernon Gastle Montrose’ & Sidell Lydia McMullen & Co Frank Rogers Juents Halsey Brothers Fred Mace Harry Allen Youngstown Ohio

The Big White Cat and the Squirrel Friends

A large white cat in a forest home appears cross but befriends Baby Squirrel after a tense moment. Mrs. Squirrel initially warns against the cat, but Baby Squirrel reassures her and friendship grows. The tale ends with the cat no longer lonely. Pritz C Bleck, treasurer of a brewing company, was robbed of 1500 dollars in the Buffalo Federal building elevator.

Vivian Vale Mrs. Squirrel Baby Squirrel Pritz C. Bleck Federal Building Buffalo

Courtland School for Girls invites booklet visit 1914 15

The Courtland School for Girls at 431 Washington Avenue invites inquiry into its 1914 15 prospectus. Principal Miss Mary J. Miner highlights primary through advanced departments, an attractive building, strong faculty, individual attention, and college admissions for women. Boys may enter four lower grades. postcards request home interviews.

Courtland School For Washington Avenue Mary J. Miner Courtland School

June Weddings Bring Two City Nuptials to Light

Miss Marie Veronica Oliver and Mr. Thomas Keeley wed in a morning ceremony at St. Augustine's. The couple plan a two week honeymoon to Atlantic City and other points before settling at 5 Highland avenue. A second wedding, Miss M. Lohr and Mr. John M. Stockfish, occurred quietly at St. Mary's rectory with a reception at Shore Haven Inn. The bride will reside in Montreal with Stockfish heading there after marriage. News of the simple ceremonies surprised local friends.

Marie Veronica Oliver Peter Oliver Linen Avenue Thomas Keeley Thomas H. Keeley Atlantic Street Kennedy St. Augustine's Re Cc Anna Bertha Oliver James F. Keeley Killarney Brisebois Atlantic City Highland Avenue Mise Isa M. Lohr Rudolph Lohr Adams St John M. Stockfish New York City St. Mary‘s Church Ruby Metcalf Cincinnati Walter Shanahan Shore Haven Inn Norwalk Montreal Stockfish

Nantell Carroll Wed At St Augustine's Church

Miss Alice Carroll and Mr George A Nantell were married at St Augustine's R C church yesterday at six in the morning with a nuptial mass conducted by Rev Father.

Alice Carroll George A. Nantell St. Augustine’s R. C. Church

Wedding of Murphy Couple Traces Attendants and Trip

The bride was attended by Mrs. Edward Jones as matron of honor while best man Edward Jones. Following the ceremony the couple left for a wedding trip to Atlantic City and Washington DC.

Reich-Tims Korsreichs Wedding Unites Families in New York

Miss Sadie Reich daughter of Mr and Mrs William Reich of 9% Harries street and Mr Tim Korsreich formerly of Paterson NJ were married in New York City. Minnie Reich sister of the bride was maid of honor with bridesmaids Rad, Kornreich, Birdie Reich, Beatrice, Marks and J Preiaman. Best man Morris Balch. ushers Louis Reich Barney Huranery Joseph A Metz Richard Ettelsop Chee G Blank Nelian Katansky Jack Belch. Large attendance. couple to reside at 51 Puotos.

Mise Sadie Reich William Ice Harries Street Tim. Korsreich Paterson, NJ Star Shirt Co Ayarriage Bundey New York City Minnie H. Reich Rad Kornreich Bede Etek Birdie Reich Beatrice ‘Aienahor Marks J. Preiaman Morris Balch Louis Reich Ane Arbor Mich Barney Huranery Jseph A Metz Richard Ettelsop Chee G. Blank Nelian Katansky Paterson N. J Jack Belch Phere Ves Treadiae

Two Bodies Recovered From Wrecked Steamship

Rimouski reports divers recovered two more bodies from the sunken Empress of Ireland. One was a man about 30 in a suit and the other a little girl in a nightgown. Both will be buried locally as authorities seek to identify all victims.

Rimouski Empress of

West Orange Buys Own Rail Line In New Jersey

In Trenton on June 10 West Orange became the first New Jersey municipality to own a railroad after Town Treasurer Exterest A. McGuirk bought the Orange Mountain Trolley Company at auction for taxes unpaid. The Public Service Company cut power to the line. town officials have not decided its future. Senator Henry West of Georgi suffered a hip injury from a fall near the Hotel Cochray in Hington.

Trenton West Orange New Jersey A. McGuirk Orange Mountain Trolley Company Public Service Company Henry Georgi Hotel Cochray Hington Everely

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