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Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1916

Page

11

Widow Lorillard Estate Divides Trust Among Heirs

London April 28 A New York report states widow Gertrude Lorillard and her children receive portions of the late Jacob Lorillard's estate. The trust fund, directed by the father Peter Lorillard, assigns life income to Gertrude and the remainder to the children. Real property listed includes 383 Bowery 243 Canal Street 2 Walker Street and 63 Pearl Street in New York. Frances A. Lorillard, daughter, receives part of the trust including 827 Broadway 28 Broadway and 47 East Twelfth Street. Ernest Lorillard, son, gets about four percent of the trust with 22 Broadway and other properties. The will names Alfred Setom and others as executors with certain provisions for heirs contesting the will.

New York Mass Jacob iLorillard Ralaa T London Jefe Ulglow Lociilard bin Tather Peter Tarilard Gerirule Loritived Alomt Bowery Walker Street York Frances A. Rane Pa Wert Pitty-firet Street Broadway Jacob Lorilard Wee BeAr Vnclual Cadway Amt Trey Ernest i Loril‘Nard Moe Murine Ernest Eesom Alfred Fo Alfred Setom Henry Barbey

Friends of Irish Freedom Plan State Convention

Men of Irish birth or descent will gather across the state for a May 74 convention in New Haven. A Bridgeport delegation is hoped, with Justices Goff and Coalan of New York and Victor Herbert, president of the national body, expected to speak. Women may attend, and membership is required for access to the meeting.

Friends of Irish Freedom New Haven Tram Bridgeport Ireland Goff Ana Co Alan New York Victor Herbert Erin New London

Gordon Attends State Charities Conference

Superintendent Spencer Gordon of the charities Department returned to this city yesterday evening after being in attendance for the last two days at the annual conference of the State Charities and Corrections organizations in Norwich. Among others who were in attendance were Mrs. Mabel Godman investigator of the charities department, George Warren superintendent of the Charity Organization Society, Mrs Margaret Soylan of the suite Charities Bureaus, Mrs Leone Wheatim with the New England Name for Little Wanderers, and Miss M Callen supervisor of the Visit Nurse's Association.

Spencer Gordon Charities Department Las Norwich Mabel Godman George Warren Wociety Margaret Soylan Suite Charities Bureas Leone & Wheaim Ronmeda New England Little Wanderers M_ Callen Vist

Turned Back by U-Boat Off Vigo May 3

Spanish sailing vessel Cisco from Muros carrying mine preps for Cardiff was halted by a German submarine and ordered to return. Shipments of war materials to Europe from the United States since August 1914 totaled 349,090,000 dollars per the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce.

Ireland Lusitania Charles Frohman Ried Gwrane Vanderbilt Elbert Hubberd Charles Klein Justus Miles Forman Vigo Cisco Muros Cardiff Europe United States Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce

Harmony Dominates Democratic Primary Meet In Fifth District

No contests at Democratic primaries tonight as two tickets advertised for Fifth district. Withdrawn candidates include Thomas Kelly and George Hawkins among others. Primary aims to name delegates to the state convention in New Haven in June. Polls open 5 to 9 pm at multiple district polling sites. Party leaders announced voting places across the city districts.

Thomas 3 Dewey Street Michael H. Small Beechwood Avenue Edward E. Lynch New Haven Taylor Building Hugh J. Lavery State Street Ind Warren Street Fairfield Avenue Norman Street Main Street Washington Avenue East Main Street Nichols and Pembroke Streets Stratford Avenue

Brooklawn Club Schedule Shows May Events and Opening

Members of Brooklawn Country club anticipate a new clubhouse completion with a formal inspection on May 20 and an opening day planned for May 2. The May program includes a Dansant on May 6, a table d hote dinner, several golf matches, a fourball, and a Memorial Day medal play. Various social clubs report leadership changes and annual meetings with elected officers and forthcoming events.

Brooklawn Country Club Willie Jonathan Godfrey

Medical Phases of War Lecture by Dr Bainbridge

Dr William Seamon Bainbridge chief surgeon at Polyclinic hospital lectured on The Medical and Surgical Phases of the European War before Bridgeport Medical Society. The illustrated talk featured 500 slides and covered his travels through fighting countries including Champagne.

Bridgeport’ Medical Society William Seamon Bainbridge Polyclinic Hospital Skin and Cancer Hospital New York Stratfield Bainbridge Champagne Germany Iireal United States Amy

Indorsement by Edward Gebeau for La Tone remedy

Friends of Edward Gebeau of 231 Olive Street Bridgeport report his statement praising La Tone for indigestion constipation and low appetite. He credits the remedy with positive results and mentions a testimonial photograph. The Lax-a-Tone Man and Hartigan's Drug Store Fairfield Avenue advertise the product to the public.

Edward Gebeau Olive Street City la Tone Lax-a-Tone Hartigan's Drug Store Fairfield Ave Main St Bridgeport

Maryland Primaries Narrowly Split Across Parties

Maryland primaries produced tight results in both parties with incumbent Democrats and Republicans winning key Senate nominations. David J. Lewis won the Democratic Senate nod over Blair Lee, while W. Cabell Bruce defeated Philips Lee Goldsborough for the Republican nomination. The Congressional ticket in each district was reappointed where noted, and overall state turnout was described as modest. The report notes a push by some delegates to influence the national convention and mentions a local effort to abolish Sunday shoe shining, along with the Oklahoma battleship entering service.

Baltimore United States David J. Lewis Senate Blair Lee W. Cabell Bruce Joseph S. France Philips Lee Goldsborough Jesse D. Price Robert Feewey J. F. C. Talbott William H. Lawrence Charles P. Cody Charles W. Main Jackson H. Ralston Sidney E. Mudd

Maxwell Praises Irish Troops as Dublin Rests Quiet

Dublin May 2 Sir John Maxwell praises Irish soldiers who helped crush the rebellion. He lauds their gallant behavior while defending amid shelling in Chavis Street and notes the detachment’s steady work over three and a half days. Maxwell, married to Louisa Bonynge, holds plenary martial law powers to quell the revolt.

Dublin Jonny Muyxee Malelie Muswall Chavis Street Holy Head Wales Trelasil John Maxwell Ireland Louisa Bonynge Charles W. Bonynge California Egypt

Nearest Friends Seek Admin on Crippled Coremaker Edward O Connor

Three men claim to be nearest friends have petitioned Judge Miller for letters of administration for Edward O Connor who died intestate leaving about 4000 in savings banks. Iliam Burnham filed first and a hearing was set for Saturday May 6. O Connor lived on State street, was a cripple with a twisted leg needing a crutch, worked as a care maker, and played music in orchestras to supplement his income. No known relatives exist. A German luncheon and minstrel show is planned for St. Josephs church on May 17 with top amateur performers and a 52 voice chorus under Miss Theresa Polke and Lester Burdick. The House naval committee approved part of a 25000000 appropriation for a new training ship for the Dunols naval militia to purchase the wrecked Steamer Eastland.

Ness O'Connor St. Joseph's Church Theresa Polke Lester Burdick House Naval Committee Dunols Naval Militia Eastland

Rebels Near Galway Suppressed by Naval Fire

Dublin reports a serious Galway situation linked to Eriah equile with 100 rebels approaching from Granmars. A naval ship fired from Galway Bay, driving rebels to Moyard Castle at Alt. A second vessel landed 10 soldiers pushing others back. Arrests include Frazyeawes Steinberger Walsh and McEntinit at the University of Galway.

Dublin Galway Eriah Equile Univer Joe Granmars Frazyeawes Steinberger, Walsh and McEntinit University of Galway

Deficiency Fund Request Faces Board Debate

The Department of Charities seeks a transfer of about 1390.30 to the Deficiency and General Funds to cover long standing appropriation gaps. Board members oppose the transfer, citing recurring deficits in the poor relief budget and urging emergency reallocations this fiscal year. The meeting is set for 4 o clock with potential further transfers on the agenda.

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Women's Footwear Styles At Mallan's Offer Low Fees

The store showcases new women's footwear with varied varieties including miminia examples in Oxfords, strapped and strapless designs. Features include white, bronze, ivory, and brown options with smart, pure accents. Located at 1824 Main, the shop promotes correct footwear for women and children.

Oxfords

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