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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1909

Page

10

Elks Dedicate New Home Officers In Charge Dedicatio

The article records a dedication ceremony for a new Elk lodge home with Grand Exalted Ruler and other grand officers present. Named lodges include Meriden No. 35 and New London No. 708 with officers such as Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary listed. The dedicatory program features marches and a service titled Building Up of Altar, with attendees from Bristol No. 1019, Derby No. 671, and Bridgeport No. 0 participating.

Dames T. Smith Very Dames Madigan

Elks Parade and Social Session In Bridgeport

The March 1 Grand Marshal orders mounted aides and a parade lineup with officers and visiting lodges. Social session remarks laud fraternal virtues, with singing, solos, and a dedication of the new hall, featuring Burnham and Ivers as hosts and a large Bridgeport lodge turnout.

Bridgeport Conn Mareh Zi Tp. m Whch Mott Abercrombie F. A. Bartlett F. W. Gilbury Ll. Banks M.D. Fimet Bank John Broderick Henry Clampett Eckart Christan Haug Wiliam Horan Edward J. Joy Walter Lalley W. H. Marigold T. 4 Murphy CA. Brier Brothers No. 6 Josaph L Fiint Old Hall State and Court Streets Sharp. TV Iudge Hall Court Street State Street Main Street Fairfild Arm Water Street Rairoad Station Pairfild Avenue Comerese Street F Ks

Burnham as toastmaster crowds fill Algonquin club banquet

At the Algonquin club yesterday a large Elks gathering celebrated the new home with William Burnham as toastmaster. Guests included grand lodge officials, Hartford officials, and a lengthy reception committee led by Harry Johnson, with elaborate dining, music, and security arrangements for some 250 attendees.

Algonquin Club Elks James Wines William & Burnham Grand Lodge Jake D. Shea Edward Leach James T. Smith Joseph C. Trers Miay or Thomas _ Reilly Hartford Andlexander Harbieen

Gifts to Lodge Highlight Elks Dedication Night

The Elm City and Bridgeport lodges, along with other Elks bodies, prepared for a dedication ceremony by promising a large array of gifts. Items include a mahogany clock from Elm City, a gold lined silver loving cup, an electrically equipped shadow box, a bronze bust, and carved oak chairs. Gifts from deceased members and transportation figures were also noted, with the office safe and a framed group of charter members displayed in the reception areas.

Mater Lodge Alster Lodges Elm City Edward Tobin New Haven Lodge Henry H. Jennings Bridgeport Lodge Daniel A. Boyle Ele John Kearns Edward H. Lyon Peter Doolan Hugh McPhee Millard John McLach Tessier Barnum & Bailey Elks Throthy J. Murphy Waliam Sasse Partheo Elverd P Gregory Willa Burnham Loren Delbridge Hertford Henry BH. Jennings Weve Eritt Meury KK Troy Lake Carrie Toom Srontinnant A. A

Oration by Brother Redden at Bridgeport Lodge dedication

Brother William A. Redden delivered an oration praising dedication to high principles as Bridgeport Lodge Eks No 6 dedicates a monument. He notes the lodge's 1885 founding, the building committee, and ongoing faith of past and present members, ending with a symbolic motto about virtue and pyramids.

Peter Doolan Coffe Bridgeport Ndee Wheeler & “Wixon Derby Brass Band Second Regiment Band of New Hover Costa Harry Johnson Viitor Balltaz Cyravon William A. Redden Bridgeport Lodge Poth Bhough Jodge Ourmidst Pldge Building Committee Coight

Names in a Historic Petition List

A fragmented OCR item lists numerous individuals with initials and surnames such as Nealon, Naylor, O’Brien, O’Connell, Paine, Reilly, Rowland, and Taylor, among others. The text resembles a roster or petition signatures captured from a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper page, with irregular punctuation and garbled entries.

Saion Sipeves John H. Schreat Senith M.D. RM Sperry John A. Shea Fred ‘Schrecher Otto “Saur Walter Stapleton Fred J. Salle Henry Low Harey Taylor John F. Toole Wihtame Wiltiara Lam EB. Weidenhammer B | Young

Committees for Dedication Work Created and Named Leaders

A historical notice outlines committees in charge of dedication work with chairmen and members listed. Key figures include Harry P. Lyons James L Meiovern Peter Doolan Henry Towe and William G Russell, among many others across printing refreshments lunches and accommodations for non member musicians.

Marah Carl Beck Gus Herthal Stephen Horan F.C. Schleichert Robert Hawkins Charles J. Gaylord Sylvester M. Miter Julius Kohlmaier Edward Madigan Robert Mt. Sperry John Mason John Finch Wiljuan A. Tomlinnon John A. "Shea Charles A. Goodfellow Thomas A. Mc Cool Isac Wiliams Christian Haug Frank J. Abercrombie Henry E. Reilly W. Weiss Loren Delbridge Louis Brock Isaac J. Goldman A. C. Goulden William F. O'Hara William O'Leary Committee On Hats and Coats Harry Johnson Victor Beckman John J. Flood Otto Kraft Joseph Delbridge Joseph H. Cook Peter Deltrich William O'Malley James Reeves John Nairn John L. Hickey Henry Cosier James F. Stanton Wiliam H. Ryburn Robert Langham Committee Music William Weidenhammer George T. McCarthy Jerome May Nathan Cyers Carl Schmidt Edward W. Dean Wilam Lawrence Henry Stephen F. Boucher John F. Brady Daniel H. Boyle Frank H. Bradley Richard Brown William H. Brown George M. Baldwin Wiliam H. Batcheller David A. Charles A. Bits Bernard Blumberg C. Lincoln Banks M.D Simon C. Bradley Joseph P. Coughan Thomas C. Coughin T. C. Cummings Thomas J. Cunningham John T. Connors John J. Vullinan A. B. Chamansky Jas. H. Callihan D.D.S Israel J. Cohn William H. Doyle Alfred A. Doty William V. Devitt Thos. H. Devitt Peter Doolan Loren Detbridge Alexander I. DeLaney John M. Donnelly John C. Dewning John Dalton J. Frank Edgell Byron Eddy F. J. Freyler Joan J. Fintan Thomas FP. Flynn Frederick B. Fallon Michael J. Flannagan Joseph J. Flint Peter Gabler E. P. Gregory William H. Gardner Charlen I Gaylord Charles L. Gulick Frank ‘Gilhuley Goldman Elbridge J. Greene Charles H. Hinman Peter Heyer Samuel Harris Nathan C. Herz Stephen D. Horan Hidney E. Hawley Jobin Heaphy Joseph D. Warthran Thomas F. Realy M.D. Christan Haug Elbert Hull GH Hertius John Howz Louis Isenberg Mery J Jeanine A. Dudes Michael A. Kenny Juius Kobtrrater Gyorseshgston Owen J the Peck Simeon Pease Ke B. Peek Charles A Menry Reilly William A. Redden Daniel M Fewland Robert FT. Rock Carl © Rieck John A. Shea Walter Stapethn J. D. S& Emith M.D. James FP. Somers Carl Schmid Robert M. Sperry D. . Trecartin James T. Trainor Henry T. Towe Henry Taylor Daniel Taft A. EB. Vincent William &, Wedenhamber Preston H. Skidenore Seaches & Bhenlve Steale Loui Harry P. Lyons James H.rourke Me J. Flannagan Edward T. Buckingham Frederick ‘. Mullins James L. Meiovern Daniel H. Royle Joseph Flint Loren Debridge Edward F. Nevins J. Cunningham Walter Sta Peton Sigmund Loewith Timothy J. Murphy James F. Keating Frank Tim James A McGuinness Edward Malley Daniel Walsh Frank Quinlan Huch ‘Lavery Michael McPadden William Plaw Walter Laity John Keahn Daniel Sherwood John J. Nevins David Donovan Wm.Hara B. Plumley John A. Judge Edward J. Naylor William A. Arnold Charles BH. Hiller Walter A. Laldaw Charles H. Morris Edward , Nevins John BH Shread Richard G. Sheridan Winterburn George W. Williams Charles W. Wild E. A. Risher Edward Elwood Committee On Henry Towe Otto A. Saur Maurice McKenna Jerome W. Schread Thomas H. Paine Edward J. Joy Charles Keith William G. Russell Bernard Brady A.theirfelder Silas Wilson Philip J. On

Fragmented Lodge Gift Items Noted in Stamford Scene

The document describes gifts and items for a lodge in Stamford and Bridgeport, including an oil painting titled Lovers Leap from John Cavelti, a framed badge collection in the billiard room, a Gabler upright piano from the Antlers, and a bronze tablet honoring Al. K Kosstell. It mentions organizing efforts by Frederick H. Musteraon and various lodge members, with Reverent references to a social season and regite of Stamford lodge.

George Eford John Cavelti Parker Regitte Stamford Pecomere Bridgeport Lodge Frederick HL. Musteraon al. K Kosstell

New Designer Contractors Shape Local Lodge Building

The lodge building was designed under Brother Jeanet A. O'Brien, with Henry E Reilly purchasing the site and Exalted Ruler Joseph C. Ivers overseeing completion. General contractors were Two-Louths, with Bridgeport and local subcontracts. numerous members of the order contributed, including electrical, tiling, and decorative work by city firms and New York specialists.

Jeanet A. O'Brien Ellis O'Brien Henry E Reilly Joseph C. Ivers Wub Fash Miller, Lamber Co Beldgeport R. Co New York Eel Enos & Co Byathan Williama Inc

Charter Remembers of Number 35 Lodge Members

A list of lodge members includes AL Pentail and Pete W W H Ryburn T A Mateo Steere Levy Pierre Heyer Chas 2 Bregier HH Jeenings Leonad vier Brock and other names. A large framed picture of Tam Liives is displayed in the option room.

AL Pentail al Pete W.W. H. Ryburn T. A. Mateo Steere Levy Pierre Heyer Chas 2 Bregier HH. Jeenings Leonadvier Brock Rembera Senaiat Tam Iuives

Language oddities blur place names and spellings in wartime notes

A fragmented piece notes how English place names shift in speech and spelling. It cites Kingston-on-Hull versus Hull, New Windsor versus Windsor, and Hampshire versus Hants, illustrating regional nicknames and mispronunciations amid a discussion of varied local usage.

Hull Keown Kingston-on-Hull Holl Windsor New Windsor Hampshire Hants Southampton Poulton Brichington Barfington

Deadly Trades and Ills in Tobacco Factories

Owner of a large cigar factory laments prome nervous diseases among workers. He cites frightened, sick, and temperamental staff, advising medical consultation. Foreman notes dust and consumption risk in the yard. Also includes a garbled Technical World snippet on measuring crops and a local ad for Foley’s Honey and Tar.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fromi Secreary Meriden Lodge Buleit Coe New London Lodge Thomas E. Donohue Grand Inner Guard Grand Norwaite Igatetown Joseph BH. Mulvey Weldenhammer William J. Matone Bristol Lodge Algerton Derby Lodge Wittimen EL Weildenhan P_CRONAN Order of Elks Ba Leing Der Muler Ivers Mr. Burnham Furnhane Envdins Hurnhourm Rey Totlow Auilera Bentley Sta John Raynolds Smith's Theatre Exsted Ruler Ivers Henry Lee John A. Shea Edward Leach Derby Thoras L. Reilly Meriden Harbieen Sid Hawley The Argonauth R. I. Holland Colorado Springs John D. Shea Edwardsvile Jas. R Nicholson A. M. MacEiwee Fort Worth Texas Warren G. Sayre Wabash Indiana Frederick C. Robinson Dubuque Iowa Edward Leech New York City Chas UL. Decker G. Tyler Beradji, Minn Raymond Benjamin Napa Cal Thomas F. McNuilty Alexander Harbisch Frank J. Brothers New Haven William 3. McGovery Wham H. Friday Brooklyn Horatio C. King Michael Kenealy Arthur C. More Henry Tec E. J. Grate T. J. Kelly John 3. Pullman John J. Cullinan Frederick A. Bartlett Delbr Ig Lave Ernest C. Adams WE. Burnham James L. McGavers James E. Burn H. Church John J. Cone Dames H Cahill Thomas J. Carr W. & Chapman W. V. Devitt D! Deery A. A. Doty Jon Debridze Loren’ Delbridze Thomas Devitt A. L. Delaney W. J. Bacon Pyrankildy Edward’ F. Elwood James Page Anthony Social Elks Entertainment Committee Fit For the Gods Am” Entertainment Eddie Madizon Wil'am Joseph ‘Dillon George Bly J. J. Flood Frank Braithwaite Peter Detrich George Greenspun Eddie Madigan Matt Wieler Henry Reilly Eldridge Greene Monde and Scotch Snes Jack Hawke George Haux Frother Haviean Ducen Borough Lodge Frank Abercrombs Craw Thomas Driscoll William A. Torlinson Frank Praithwaite Bridgeport Lotge Georgia William Lawrence, ‘Tiler Joseph ¢. Ivers Board of Trustees As Lynch Willam Lawrence Archibald McNett. Jr T. J. Murely Flo Mullins John P. Murehy Henry D Murphy D. Maloney A. Munyha John TF. McDonough Goorse T. McCarthy Edward F. Mcloven Om FJ McLaughlin Worricas Ares Pes Arene Charles H. Hiyman Peter Doolan, JR Joseph A. O'Brien Committee On Comfort and Protection Sidney E. Hawley Daniel M. Rowland Joseph AL O'Brien Tylers Wiliam F. Lawrence Tyler Focal Lodge Lawrence F. Hall Thomas Colter Charles Reamer Geo. Campana Adebert LH. Kleban Jesss Hamil William Roberts W. T. Casty Lemiem Iowa State Register Foley'g Brill
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