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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1909

Page

7

Elks Hold Dedication Day at Bridgeport Lodge No 36

Officers of Bridgeport Lodge No 36 B P C E 36 are listed for the dedication observance on March 22 1909 in Armer. Exalted Ruler Joseph C Ivers heads the lodge with Archibald McNeil Jr Edward J Naylor and others named. Committees include Finance Building and Trustees with William V Devitt as Building Committee chairman and Joseph C Ivers as secretary.

ARMER History Elks Bridgeport Lodge Joseph C Ivers Archibald McNeil, Jr Edward J. Naylor Loren Delbridge Charles H. Hinman William E. Lawrence Tyler Joseph ©. Hartigan Joseph I. Flint Jeremiah B. Osborn William Dean Henry Towe James H. O'Rourke James L. McGovern William V. Devitt Sidney E. Hawley T. J. Murphy A. Thomas J. Cunningham Joseph A. O'Brien Peter Doolan Daniel Rochana Joseph C. Ivers George M. Baldwin William H. Batchelter David A. Burr Charles F. A. Bultz Bernard Blumberg C. Lincoln Banks Simon ¢. Bradley Joseph P. Coughin Thomas C. Coughlin T. ©. Cumminge Thomas J. Cunningham John T. Connors John J. Criliman A. B. Chomansky Jas. H.callahan D.d-S Israel J. Cohn William H. Doyle Frea A. Doty Thos. H. Devitt Peter Dolan Loren del- Uridze Alexander L. DeLaney Joan M. Donnelly John €. Dowhing John Dalton, Jr Frank Esigett Byron Eddy F. J. Freyier John J. Finan Thomas F. Flynn Frederick B. Fallon Michael J. Flannagan Joseph T. Flint Peter Gabler E. P. Gregory Willim H. Gardner Charles ‘I. Gaylord Charles L. Gullick Frank V. Gilhuley Goldman Elbridee H. Greene Charies H. Hinman Peter Heyer Samuel Harris Nathan C. Hern Stephen D. Horan John Heaphy Joseph D. Hartixan Thomas F Healy Christian Halls, Albert Walter Stapliton O. Hull G. H. Herthal John Hots Louis Isenberg Henry H. Jennings John A. Judge Michael A. Kenny Julius Kohinaler George Kingston Owen J. Keenan John T. King Andrew L. Krouse Robert J. Lynch M.D. Sigmund Loewith Hugh Lavery Willan A. Lewis Michael London Henry P. Lyons Daniel J. Mahoney Richard H Murphy Frederick C. Mullins Charles #. Morris Timothy J. Murphy Fred Erick H. Masterson Fullerton Morrison Isaac Moss Edward F. McGovern M. D George T. McCarthy Maurice F. McKenna Archibald McNeil Williem H. Marigold Henry D. Murphy Archibald McNeil Jr Roward F. Nevins Edward Pnobbs John M. O'Connell W. J. A. O'Hara M.D Jas. H. O'Rourke David F. Osborne B. Bpiumey John 3. Pullman Arthur T. Peck Simeon Pease Ne B. Peck Charles A. Rider D.D.S Henry Ereilly William A. Redden Daniel M. , Rewland Robert T. Reck Carl C. Beck John A. Shea Walter Stapleton J. D Smith James F. Sommers Carl Schmid Robert M. Sperry D. M. ‘Trecartin James T. Trainor Henry T. Towe Henry Taylor Daniel Taft A. E. Vincent William =. Weltenhamber Preston FL. Skidmore Charles H. Shapiro A. M. Steele Louis Neuberger D.C. Hell George Heisler Anthony Fraenga Frank G. Funkie James H. Farnan Alexander Watt F.C. Eckart John McCarthy Fred D. Keeler Jerome Muay Harry C. Gould A. Theirfelder Alfred A. Doty Sidney 5. Hawley Daniel M. Rowland

Elks Lodge Debuts A Grand New Home Interior

The Elks lodge unveils a stately three story club building on State Street with red pressed brick Indiana limestone frontage. The interior features green plush upholstery, marble walls, oak and Flemish oak finishes, a 32 by 19 foot billiard room, card room, social hall, lodge room, mezzanine, kitchen and bowling alleys. A mahogany pipe organ, distinctive green and blue color schemes, elaborate lighting, and a large Elk emblem mosaic greet visitors.

Secr State Street Joseph ¢. Ivers Bolldine Elks’ Lodge Gph Rng Eik Louis Brock Bridge- Port Inder Fred Blake Bridgeport Lodge W.E. Burnham Charles H. Hinman

Committees Named for Dedication Work and Roles

A long list details committees for a dedication ceremony led by Speaker Harry P Lyons with chairs James L McGovern and Peter Doolan. Members span Printing, Refreshments, Lunch, Badges, Accommodations for non member musicians, floral decoration, music, entertainment, hats and crats, reception, comforts and protections, and building and executive oversight.

Harry P. Lyons James H. O'Rour Michael J. Flannagan Edward T. Buckingham Frederick C. Mullins James L. McGovern Daniel H. Boyle Joseph I. Flint Loren Debridge Edward F. Nevins Richard H. Murphy Joseph P. Coughlin Robert T. Rock John Hotz John J. O'Connell Fulerton Morrison Albert @. Maloney Henry D. Murphy Edward McGovern Irving L. Nettleton M.D Christopher McGough John Ryan Richard Lartin Christopher Finnegan E. S. Marsh Carl Beck Gus

History of Bridgeport Elks Lodge and Jolly Corks origin

The article recounts the 1885 chartering of Bridgeport Lodge No. 36 BPOE, its early meetings, and notable officers. It traces the 1868 formation of the Jolly Corks in New York into the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, outlines membership rules, core aims of charity and brotherhood, and describes lodge interiors and furnishings crafted for a prominent Elks facility.

Cood Elks Order Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Jolly Corks” Associaon Benevolent and Protective Order of Elke York United States The Elks Weela Rae Nea Eustere

Furnishings for Fraternity House by D A Keng Co

The D A Keng Company furnished a new fraternity home with a top floor lodge room and a lower floor grill room. Luxurious mahogany parlor suites, green panne velour upholstery, a large colonial mahogany center table, and a massive writing table fill the rooms. Reception rooms feature thick velour carpets, Khiva Lakhara rugs, and craftsman armchairs with Mexican leather cushions. Draperies and portieres match the heavy rich velour, while mahogany balconies line the tiled hall as guests admire the fine interiors.

D. M. Read Company D. A. Keng Company Ardahan Antare Cubsian

Sam Harris improves and greets friends at gathering

Sam Harris a noted clothier is much improved and welcomes guests today. He is a member of the Bike club and attended the event, while Mr. and Mrs Wilfred Ernest Norton celebrate the birth of a baby boy. Norton leads the Farmers plant in duties today.

Sam Harris Sam Cation Wilfred Ernest Norton Norton

Up-To-Date Clothes Debate Ends With Merchant Tailor Endorsement

A reader overheard a discussion on ready made versus merchant tailor outfits. The critic says factory samples lag behind trends while a tailor can fetch current styles the same day. The piece urges choosing a tailor who studies the customer’s character, pointing to Wheale at 2042 Main Street.

Times America New York London Main Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Board OF Truster J. Murphy Elbert L. Ruggles Archibald McNetl, JR John Kearns Epward J. Naylor Loren Delbringe Joseph A. O'Hrien Joseph H. Cook Peter Deltrich Wiliam O'Makey James Reeves John Nairn John L. Hickey Henry Cosier James F. Stanton William H. Ryburn Robert Langham Committee On Music William Weldehhanmmer Jerome May Nathan Do. Herz Carl Schmidt Edward W. Dean Willian Lawrence Henry & Reilly Henry Beutelapacher Oscar Bers George A LODGE Order OF Elks Bridgeport Concordia Hall Wheeler Mithra Lodge K. of P State and Court Streets Col William H. Stevenson Housatonic Raiload Charles A. Hotchkiss Robert Vetee Charl . Hinman Sonkant Beaulre Jacob Huber Edward Lyon Arthur W. French Daniel Loeser F. J. Fryler Onder Somadtsia Peter Doolan, JR Corks Pelancy St P. T. Barnum George W.thompson Buffon Goldsmith Jennings’ Monument James W. Deane, Sreanist William Lawrence Bond Street Fifth Avenue
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