Elks Dedicate Bridgeport Home With Grand Procession
Three thousand Elks gathered in Bridgeport for the dedication of a new Elk home costing 100000. The event featured a grand parade, bands, and tributes from visiting lodges including Waterbury Derby New Haven and Danbury. Speakers praised Elk brotherhood as residents of Bridgeport lodge received silver bowls and a silver loving cup as gifts.
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Bridgeport Lodge
Court ‘Street
Esquise
J. I. Flint
John A. Shea
Fullerton Apeesiegn
Victor Beckman
W. H. O'Hara
Wheeler & Wilson
Walter Stapleton
Court Street
Gilbert
Main Street
Fairfield Avenue
Main &I
Congress Street
State Street
John Neaphey
Joseph I Flint
Marshall
Queensborough
Long Island City
Stamford
South Norwalk
Governor's Foot Guard
New Haven
Hartford
Ansonia
Derby
Waterbmary
Ruler Ivers
Elkdam
John D. Shea
Wilkesbarre
Hartford Lodge
Elks
United States
Connecticut
Court
Staples
James T. Smith
Grand Lodge
WH Ham J. Malone
Bristol Lodge
William A. Red
Judge Malone
Mr. Redden
Elkhom
Edward Leach
New York Lodge
No. 1
Bulding
James E. Madicvan
Waterbury Lodge
Joseph A. Gray
Derby Lodge
New Haven Lodge
Twombleey
Danbury Lodge
Martin Cunningham
Iocal Lodge
Edward Tobin
Edward FL McGovern
Elks Dedication Marked by Silk Flag and Gifted Organ
Brother Frank J. Abercrombie presented a silk flag to the lodge as Exalted Ruler Ivers praised gifts including a handsome pipe organ by William E. Burnham. Visiting brothers were welcomed and the latch string promised for all members. New Haven led with 325 special train tickets. Yale students paraded and danced to Yale Booth. Messages from Joseph D. Hartigan and Hon. Michael Keneay send best wishes.
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Frank J. Abercrombie
Ruler Ivers
William E. Burnham
New Haven
Yale
Joseph D. Hartigan
Laurel In the Pines
Lakewood
N. J
Michael Keneay
Stamford
Bridgeport Elks
Fallon Explains O'Neil Charge In Fairfield Case
Attorney Fred B. Fallon testifies before the Grievance committee of the Fairfield County Bar denying he ever represented Alderman O Neil or his sisters in a real estate transaction. He recaps negotiations involving Augustus Brill, a $2,400 to $2,000 mortgage shift, and warnings to O Neil amid mounting appearances of a deal.
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O'Neil
Fred B. Fallon
Fairfield County
Dennis O'Neil
Lexington Avenue
Madison Avenue
Alderman O'Neil
Augustus Brill
Brill
Washington
O’neil
Mr. Merritt
Mr. O'Neil
Boy Who Stole Pennies Discharged With Reprimand
William Keyes, who burglarized Lincoln school on Sunday by taking pennies from pupils, was discharged this morning with a reprimand. Teachers refused to appear against him. The $2.50 missing money was returned to the teacher.
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William Keyes
Lincoln School
Defendants Appear In Court In Policy Slips Case
James Cox and John Moran faced city court on charges of selling policy slips. Judge Pullman extended the case to Saturday after agreements by Prosecuting Attorney De Laney and defense firm DeForest & Klein. The judge commented on the prosecutor's insistence to continue the case.
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James Cox
John Moran
Pullman
DeLaney
DeForest & Klien
Billy Whitla Reunited With Family After Kidnapping
Sharon residents welcomed Billy Whitla and his father James P. Whitla as the boy returned home safe from a five day kidnapping ordeal. Authorities in Ohio and Pennsylvania continue tracking the abductors, aided by Billys description and the ransom money, with crowds flooding depots in Sharon Youngstown and Cleveland to celebrate.
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Sharon
United Press
Willie Whitla
Erie Depot
James P. Whitla
Willie
Billy Whitla
Cleveland
Billy
Frank S. Ward
Youngstown
Whitla
Mr. Whitla
Lly
Mr. Jones
Warren
Ills
McDowell
Lewis
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Pat Crowe
Eddie Cudahy
Holland Hotel
Hie
Bill
Billy Whitle
Joe West
Mosss Celebrate 20th Anniversary at Stratfield Dinner
Mr and Mrs Isaac Moss of 250 Wil Ham street marked twenty years of marriage with an Elks gala at Stratfield last night A card party followed the elegant dinner Roses and potted plants decorated tables Souvenir menus were handed to guests Beatrice Moss announced engagement to Seymour Kashmann a Hartford merchant An Ells serenade added to the festivities Attending were a large group from Bridgeport New York Hartford Providence Derby and Waterbury including Miss Beatrice Moss and Mr Seymour Eastman Moss is an Elk and missed the dedication ceremonies last night due to a closer function described as the finest of its kind in Stratfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Moss
Wil Ham Street
Stratfield
Moss
Beatrice
Seymour Kashmann
Hartford
Ells
Beatrice Moss
H. Krieger
Samuel Greenstein
J. B. Klein
B. Oessner
Sigmund Loewith
Bertha Lautenbach
Samuel Speilman
Max Buechler
L. Moskowitz
Bernard Klein
William Landsman
Eli Lesser
Louis Newberger
Moses Klein
H. L. Bishop
L. Eisenberg
Henry Harris
Lehman Moses
Nathan Herz
Belle Klein
Aid
J. Dolgorf
This City
Esther Moss
N. Magen
M. I. Cohen
A. Frankenstein
New York City
J. Kashman
Seymour Eastman
Edward Moss
Leon Krieger
Providence
M. Cerowica
Derby
Louis Simons
Waterbury
Kashmann
New England
Food for Needy at Elks Home Today
Sheriff Peter Doolan, chairman of the Elks Home Lunch committee, announced a large quantity of surplus food from last night’s celebration. Needy residents may apply at Ellis Home on State Street between 6 and 10 o clock this evening to receive provisions. James T. Rourke and his son James T. Jr. of 57 Vine Street left for Atlantic City to stay several weeks at the Hotel Denis.
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Peter Doolan
The
Elks’ Home
Ellis’ Home
State Street
James T. Rourke
James T. Jr
Vine Street
Atlantic City
Denis
Immense Crowd Bids Farewell to Roosevelt
Hoboken March 23. The Hamburg with former President Roosevelt and his son Kermit cleared for Naples amid a huge crowd and police lines. A tug parade played Garryowen as thousands gathered outside the pier while General Leonard Wood and Roosevelt loyalists said farewell. A last message from Taft was sent.
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United Press
Hoboken
Hamburg
Roosevelt
Kermit
Naples
North River
Timminge
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
British East Africa
United States
Ambrose Channel
Trmmons
Brooklyn
Steamship Company
Leonard Wood
Governor's Island
Volunteer Cavalry
Oyster Bay
Washington
Timmons
James H. Climson
Seltzer Case Nolled By Court
In City Court Harry Seltzer faced assault charges after throwing a one pound shot at Joseph Rose in the Ascan and British Company shop three months earlier, fracturing the boy's skull. Rose was discharged from hospital. Seltzer agreed to pay Rose's incurred charges citing provocation from prior snowballing.
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Harry Seltzer
Seltzer
Joseph Rose
Ascan & British Company
Rose
Swedish arrivals death attempt at Bridgeport hotel
Christian Nearson, two weeks in the country, registered at the Howard avenue hotel. At 4 45 am a gas odor was found in his room and he was found insensible after his door was forced open. He was taken to Bridgeport hospital and is expected to recover. He blew out the flame but there is no indication of intent to die.
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Christian Nearson
Sweden
Howard Avenue
Nearson
Topen
Bridgeport Hospital
Alleged Woman Poisoner Arraigned in Boston Court
Mrs Mary Kelliher was arraigned in Superior Court before Judge Sherman on four counts of murder by poison. She pleaded not guilty to each charge and was remanded to jail without bail to await trial on a date to be decided.
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United Press
Boston
Mary Kelliher
Sherman
Annie
William
Catherine
Red Fire Sets Awning Ablaze During Parade
During a Main Street parade last evening Equa club members exhibited red fire sticks, some of whom are Elks. Sparks fell onto the awning above C. D. Lane’s confectionery on M14 Street, igniting the awning and prompting an auto chemical response to extinguish the blaze.
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Main Street
Equa Club
Elks
C. D. Lane
M 14
Prosperous Couple's Runaway Wedding Hoax in New York City
A couple applied for a license to marry with the groom naming himself Seth C. Babbitt of New York. Reported as a soap millionaire elopement, yet city directory reveals no such well known Babbitt. The bride was Florence Hardy. they wed at Rev. Beard's parsonage. Also, Supt Colgan of the street department is ill and confined at home.
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Seth C. Babbitt
New York
Florence Hardy
Gerald H. Beard
Park Street Congregational Church
New York City
Ear of Soap
John H. Colgan
Street Department
Front room to two gentlemen in need of rental
Classified snippets show a front room for rent at 297 East Main St for two gentlemen, plus various ads for farm work, housework, piano sales by The M. Steinert & Sons Co., sewing machine operators, egg sales, and a notice for a local fraternal meeting at Court Peononnock No. 82 F of A. March 23.
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Main St
M. Steinert & Sons Co
Murphy Suit House
State St
Ash St
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New Bridgeport
Pacific Coast
Bridgeport
Brotherhood of Man
Ansient Mariner
Gospel of the Elks
Esquire
Joseph I. Flint
de Camps
BH. O'Hara
Fullerton Morm
Antiers
Jand
Eikdom
Bae
Ers
Stong
Wilks
Joseph C. Ivers
Willian
V. Devitt
Ing
Mr. Devis
Brand Lodge
Immer
Oasis
Fallon
Bar
Mrs. Moss
President and Son
Garryowen
Taft
Babbit
O'neill’s
O'Neill
Alice St
RED Man
Wood
Cannon St
Sixth St
Steinway
Main St S
Brto
Warner Brothers Company
Schwaeb‘scher Hall
French Street
Hutzel
Brothwell
Waldemers ‘Council
Catherine St
Read's
Anderson & Co
Washington Terrace
Paradise Green
Stratford
Brooks St
Randall Ave
Main
Call and Sia Us
J. F. Walsh
Kossutt
E. Main
Walter Sts
M. F. O'Connor
Brad
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