Westport Man O Connor Dies After Electrocution
In Greens Farms Patrick O Connor a 25 year old lineman for a Water and Electric company was electrocuted while working on a pole near a home on the coast. Witnesses and responders including Drs Nolan Hyde and Supt Hubppel rushed to assist but he could not be revived. His body was taken to Greens Farms and the incident prompted local officials to note dog license deadlines and a new $1 fee.
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Chilé
O'Connor
Ks Elper
Charles Gruenerberg
Oconors
Stenerberg
Ciires
Secu
Glyde
Hyde
Kreens Farms
Frank Powers
Connor
Patrick O'Connor
Greens Farms
J. G. Hyatt
Staples High School
Westport Opera
Arthi Jolliffe
Harold Stearns
Geotee Mills
Grenville Collier
Francis Wakeman
Henrietta Glack Keteie
Ethel Tovey
Loretta ®Lamey
Gladys Stone
Charles Miller
South Norwalk
Ulysses Tredot
Westport Enrage
Southport
Westport
Fairfield Farm Sold in Greens Farms to Staten Island Buyer
Frank Chase of Greens Farms completed the sale of the Charles B Read farm in Greenfield Hill to Willis H Botsford of Staten Island. The Fairfield estate includes a fine residence and farm buildings on about 0 acres. Botsford is in marine insurance with offices in New York. Earlier, Fellowcraft Association of Temple Lodge will hold its annual dinner at the Royal James in Norwalk with about 49 members attending. Westport guests attended a Greens Farms barn dance at Charles Mills home, with Bridgeport orchestra, a bright affair amid several similar events this winter.
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Frank Chase
Greens Farms
Charles B. Read
Greenfield Hill
Willis H. Botsford
Staten Island
Fairfield
Marine Insurance
New York
Fellowcraft Association
Temple Lodge
A. F
A. M
Royal James
Best Paint Devoe Advertises Longevity and Value
Devoe paint is described as 160 years old and proven through use and study. It emphasizes long life, low paint-cost per job and per year, and overall lifetime savings. Hubbell and Wade Co. sells it.
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Devoe
Nichols Afternoon Whist Club Hosts at Mrs Plumbs
Local notes report the Nichols Afternoon Whist club gathering at Mrs. Willard S. Plumb’s home and various social updates across Trumbull. Miss Cora Beach visited Mrs. Lorintha Beach in Bridgeport while families and residents attend events, illnesses, travel, and community affairs.
Attractions At Local Play Houses This Week
Poli Press notes diverse vaudeville bill at Main Street theater headlined by Frederick Bowers in The Song Review with Miss Ripelle and Baby Helen among acts. Fox Lyric hosts Eleanor Cleveland company with Diamond in the Rough and Tricked, plus Ricci Trio and others. Cleveland to greet friends after Saturday matinee.
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Poli
Big New Playhouse
Main Street
Frederick Bowers
Miss Ripelle
Baby Helen
Flannagan and Edwards
Five Martells
Rich
Lenore
Chic Sales
Bert Melrose
Bert
Melrose
Fox Lyric
Eleanor Cleveland
Margaret Lewis
Joen Harrington
Miss Cleveland
Mr. Fox
Ricci
O’connor
Hardie Gibson
Miller & Tempest
Eddy
Robin Hood Among Best Things Of The Season
The Park theatre hosted a matinee and evening performance of Robin Hood under Daniel V. Arthur with a strong company. Bessie Abott sang Maid Marian, Walter Hyde played Robin Hood, Frothingham impressed as Friar Tuck, Lieb as Will Scarlet and the ensemble, including Wakefield, Ven Dyck, Mostyn, Ross, and a danseuse, contributed to the show’s acclaimed quality.
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Park Theatre
Daniel V. Arthur
Bessie Abott
Walter Hyde
George B. Frothingham
Friar Tuck
Francis Lieb
Will Scarlet
Miss Abott
Henrietta Wakefield
Sylva Ven Dyck
Hallan Mostyn
Capture of Richmond reenacted at Grand Army hall
This evening at Grand Army hall Dr N E Wordin will give an address with personal reminiscences of the capture of Richmond and Petersburg and the surrender of the army of Northern Virginia commanded by Robert E Lee. Invitations have been sent to Citizens Corps Sons of Veterans Spanish War veterans Sons of the American Revolution Bridgeport lodge of Elks and Coast Artillery officers to attend.
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Grand Army Hall
N. E. Wordin
Richmond
Petersburg
Army of
Greenfield Hill Social Notices and Events
Mr and Mrs Robert Barmore purchase a touring car. Mrs Frank Brothweill visits in New Haven. Mr Samuel Gorham mourns wife death in St Augustine Florida where they winter. A Christian Endeavor concert was held at the Congregational church. Committees named for the handkerchief bazaar at the church Wednesday evening with chairs for cake ice cream candy and handkerchief duties. Rev E H Olmstead will lead prayer meeting Friday on Charity. Mrs William Meeker enjoys a variety shower hosted by her Sunday school class.
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Nichols
Willard S. Plumb
Cora E. Beach
Lorintha Beach
Boston Avenue
Bridgeport
Louis Coari
Arthur H. Linley
Stratford
Frank Rudd
Ernest L. Vincent
North Canton
Marion Chase
H. B. Curtis
Horace T. Wellington
Priscilla Club
George Farrar
Kelley
Long Hill Railroad
Abram Gross
Mamie Wolff
Nellie Wolff
Morris Wolff
New York City
Random
Beers
Albert B. Bronson
South Britain
Simon Gross
New York
Staine
William Robison
White Plains
Christian Endeavor Nominating Committee
Robert Barmore
Frank Brothweill
New Haven
Samuel Gorham
St. Augustine
Fla
Christian Endeavor Missionary
Congregational Church
Bradley Jennings
Edith Merwin
Seeley Jennings
Helen Prentice
Frank Cushing
Francis Pease
Esther Knapp
Elva Banks
Ethel Merwin
E. H. Olmstead
William Meeker
A Good Beverage and Fresh Fish Deals
Point s of interest showcase Miles Ale promoted by M. J. Maloney at 86 Jones Avenue with delivery service. W. D. Cook & Son advertise roe shad buck shad bluefish and other fish at low city prices, plus pure cod liver oil. address 523 Water Street.
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M. J. Maloney
Jones Avenue
W. D. Cook & Son
Harbor
Boston
Long Island
Water Street
Park Theatre Presents The Rose Maid in Palatial Style
The Rose Maid arrives at Park Theatre Monday with silent foreign actors from Werba and Luescher's operatic hit. They sit on the Duke of Barchester's writing table and nod during Daphne's song. The troupe reportedly came from a former U S Army officer who seized them from a Pekin mandarin during the Boxer troubles, via his Chinese cook who claimed they bring luck to their owner.
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Werba & Luescher
Park Theatre
Florence Miller
Don Mansion
Daphne
Werba
Tuescher
Pekin
Plaza theater ends season with vaudeville and photo plays
The Plaza theatre opens a final week of a sure fire vaudeville and photo play program. The bill features the Clipper Quartette four singers, Falcon Bros acrobatics, Ben Bernard, Rogers and Dorman in blackface, Jenkins and Covert in a comedy sketch, and Rego the eccentric musician. Photo plays and Edison talking pictures cap the lineup.
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Plaza
Plaza Theatre
Poli
Rick Quick Weallingford
Theatre de Luxe
Clipper Quartette
Falcon Bros
Ben Bernard
Rogers & Dorman
Jenkins
Covert
Rego
Easton Social Roundup Highlights Local Guests and Death Notice
Easton residents hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Babcock of Bridgeport and Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Marsh. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Paulina White, 83, longtime town resident, with burial in Stepney cemetery. Epworth league leader Harold Jennings led services at Sport Hill, and other visits included Miss A Florence Nichols, Edson Hall, Frank Edwards Jr., and the Wade and Silliman families in Greenfield and Stratford.
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Clarence Babcock
Bridgeport
Mary Staples
Sport Hill
Paulina White
Stepney
White
Daniel Edwards
Harold Jennings
Epworth League
Methodist Church
Ambrose Marsh
Frank Wade
Greenfield
A. Florence Nichols
Easton Academy
Fred E. Silliman
Edson Hall
Stratford
Charles Blakeman
Frank Edwards, Jr
Howard Wade
Efficiency looked at by Louisville Courier Journal
A brief perusal shows Charlie described as sixty percent systematic in remarks from the Louisville Courier Journal. The exchange includes a query about eyes and a reference to a February 24 communication where the subject was said to be treated exhaustively.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Charlie
Fairfield News Notes Local Transfers and Events
In Fairfield Mrs. Charles B. Read sold the Greenfield Hill residence and farm to Willis H. Botsford of Staten Island. Botsford, a marine insurance broker, has taken possession though deeds are to be filed soon. Also noted were dog license rushes, a new lunch room opening, a small chimney fire, church Mass attendance, local arrests for breach of the peace, a Danbury business trip, Greenfield Hill dances and library hours, a successful handkerchief bazaar with a gift from Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, widespread school baseball interest, and plans for a Southport open air carnival in August.
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Fairfield
Charles B. Read
Greenfield Hill
Willis H. Botsford
Staten Island
Botsford
New York
North Main Street
Bridgeport
J. I. Flint
Edward Pheland
Open Bie
Stanley Janiscez
Andre Nodalop
William Potesz
Bacon Wakeman
Janiscez
Nodalop
H.R. Elwood
John Boyle
Danbury
Greenfield Hill Country Club
Cureall
Woodrow Wilson
Southport Fire Department
J. H. Perry
Current Events Club
New Hand Colored Postal Card at Bridgeport Post Office
Post Office News Store at 41 Arcade introduces a new hand colored postal card collection for Mothers Day, Bon voyage, Birthday and greeting needs. Includes engineer bee style designs and bridge port motifs for cards and booklets.
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Enireerabee
Bridgeport
Post Office News Store
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Lyric Theatre
the Park
Easton
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N. Buckingham & Co
State Street
Frank Miller Lumber Co
Fits Auto Junk & Tires
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Kossuth Street
Sprague
Sprague Joe & Coal Co
Ington Avenue Bridge
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