Bridgeport Exposition Opens at Armory Next Monday
Bridgeport’s Armory will host a weeklong exposition opening Monday. A film preview features Miss Bowlby and Miss Brennan, with streets, parks, schools, stores, and factories shown. Palm garden displays, an orchestra, and light luncheons will accompany exhibits by Raybestos braking systems and other local products.
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Bridgeport
Armory
Stratfield
C. B. Wilson
Miss Bowlby
Miss Brennan
Howland’s
Bridgeport Expo Centered on Mayor Led Inauguration
J Alex H Robinson, manager of the Bridgeport Exposition under the United Commercial Travelers, has steered the miniature world’s fair project since its start. The opening speech and lights switch on will trigger the epoch making event, with May 1 move in for Miss Sarah L Evitts and her plans to fit rooms and add a veranda. Nearby property moves include Evitts selling Jerusalem street lots to Rev West, Abercrombie family moving from Percy EK Card’s Hill, and Dr Sweet renting near Walter Cooper’s place as area development continues. An Apostolic worldwide camp meeting is set for June 1 in Charles Radcliffe’s grove near Long Hill depot, with evangelists Mrs M B Woodworth Etter and Mrs Carrie Judd Montgomery. Contact George W Bevans or D H Dickerman for details.
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Bridgeport
J. Alex. H. Robinson
United Commercial Travelers
Sarah L. Byvitts
Miss Evitts
Jerusalem Street
Mr. West
Hawley Place
West
Alexander Abercrombie
Percy EK. Card
Long Hill Depot
M. B. Woodworth Etter
Los Angeles
Cal
Carrie Judd Montgomery
Oakland
George W. Bevans
Shelton Street
D. H. Dickerman
New Haven
Banford S. Beach
Dorothy
Mrs. Beach
Elias Sanford
Lakeville
Conn
George B. French
Edmund Alton
Daniels Farm
Wadies Afternoon Whist Club Hosts Local Recap
In TRUMBULL yesterday the Wadies' Afternoon Whist Club met at Miss Cora Beach's home with prizes awarded. Notable items include land sales by John Schlottman of Bridgeport near Daniels Farm schoolhouse and home improvements by Stephen J. Parks on Schlottman’s newly purchased property. Several residents face illness or moving plans, and an adjourned town tax meeting is set for April 7 at 2 PM.
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Cora BE. Beach
Joseph M. Tucker
Arthur Linley
John Schlottman
Bridgeport
Daniels Farm
Arthurs. Burr
Schlottman
Stephen J. Parks
Charles J. Thorp
Nichols
John L. Hamblein
Erwin S. Fairchild
Percy E. Card
Jerusalem Hill
Axel Swanson
Rocky Hill Road
Edward T. Slattery
Elmer J. Hawley
Howard S. Beach
Austin S. Nichols
Louis Albert
Frederick Miller
Easton Couple Weds in New York City October 14
Miss Fannie Wade of Greenfield and Mr. William Meeker wed in New York on October 14. Wade has worked in Bridgeport this winter and lived here years ago, attending Rock House school. The couple kept their marriage secret for some time. Marjorie Jennings visits Aspetuck grandmother Mrs Georgia Jennings. Orlando Osborne of Aspetuck Valley Farm hosted by Mr and Mrs Orville Nichols in Greenfield. Heavy week of rains washed roads in several places. Mrs Thomas Turney and daughter Miss Louis Turney visit Shelton guests of Mr and Mrs Lina Beard. Theresa Porter, after visiting her mother in Botsford, returns home. Emily Porter stays with Miss Anna F Seeley during her sister’s absence.
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Fannie Wade
Greenfield
William Meeker
New York City
iMiss Wade
Bridgeport
Rock House
Meeker
Marjorie Jennings
Georgia Jennings
Aspetuck
Orlando Osborne
Aspetuck Valley
Orville Nichols
Thomas Turney
Louis Turney
Shelton
Lina Beard
Theresa Porter
Botsford
Emily Porter
Anna F. Seeley
Wilson Lets Congress Tackle Suffrage Cause
Washington March 29 suffragists plan a White House siege after President Wilson declined to reference suffrage in his congressional message. He said Congress should take the first steps and he would not justify pushing such sweeping reform by recommendations.
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Washington
White House
National
Wilson
Congress
Morgan in bed since illness Easter Sunday
London dispatch reports Herbert L. Satterlee stating J Pierpont Morgan has not left his hotel since Easter Sunday when he fell ill during church services. He remains under doctors orders and is resting as advised.
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London
Rome
Exchange Telegraph Company
Herbert L. Satterlee
J. Pierpont Morgan
Plans for Jewish home for women and children to be completed
Representatives of Hebrew societies in the city will meet at Adas Israel synagogue in East Washington avenue to finalize plans for a Jewish home for women and children. The meeting starts at 8 o clock tomorrow.
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Hebrew Societies
Adas Israel Synagogue
East Washington Avenue
Bargain Promises and An Honest Deal in 20th Century Spin
A historical pamphlet voice warns against inflated car part schemes. It contrasts Esau and Jacob with modern auto dealers, exposing a circular urging yearly fees for supposed savings while selling a tire at $20 plus a $9.80 premium. The piece mocks profit schemes targeting motorists.
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Jacobs
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Bridgeport, Conn
Royal Equipment CO
Siemon
Manue
Dewey and
State Streets
The
Armstrong Mfg. Co
Armstrong Tools
Fairchild & Shelton
Housatonic Avenue
the Joyce Press
Fairfield Ave
H. C. Canfield CO
Housatonic Av
Bridgeport, Ct
Palm Garden
Raybestos
Royal Equipment Company
Radybestos
Europe
Bridgeport Exposition
Order
T. M. Adams
W. 8. Booth
R. F. Benedict
W.S. Brown
H. H Bennett
G. B. Benedict
H. H
J. A. H. Robinson
Trumbull
Easton
Morgan
Plan Jewish Home
Salt’s Milli
Kossuth Street
Esau
Jacob
Ananias
Fairfield Avenue
E. H. H. Smith
Silver Company
Acturers
Bruce Avenue
Stratfold Avenue
East End
Bridgheport
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