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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1909

Page

3

Elks Minstrels Scheduled for May Show in Bridgeport

The Bridgeport lodge of Elks minstrels committee set May 27 at the Elks Home for members and families. Rehearsals start next Sunday with Henry E. Reilly and William E. Weidenhammer directing music. A dancing portion and collation follow. The group includes officers and delegates from Bridgeport and nearby cities, with presentations by Mrs. Adeline Wallenta and Mrs. Elmira T. Belding noted.

Bridgeport Lodge of Elks Elks Henry E. Reilly William E. Weidenhammer Reilly Weidenhammer Norwich Lodge of Elks Bridgeport Lodge Henry EB. Reil E. T. Buckingham Loren Delbridge A. H. Canfield Edward Macgan

Algonquin Club honors Henry Osborne with silver loving cup

The Algonquin Club presented Henry S Osborne with a silver loving cup for winning the pool tournament finished last February. President A H Bullard made the presentation before over fifty members and thanked Osborne for his spirit.

Algonquin Club Henry S. Osborne A. H. Bullard Bullard Mr. Osborne

Connecticut G A R Ladies Elect Officers at Convention

At the eighth annual Connecticut Ladies of the G A R gathering in G A R hall yesterday the officers were elected. President Mrs Fannie M Matthews of New London senior vice president Mrs Charles Curtis of Bridgeport junior vice president Mrs Mary M Paul of New secretary Mrs Gilron of New London treasurer Mrs Josephine Downs of Bridgeport chaplain Mrs Mary M Smith of Bridgeport delegate at large to Salt Lake City convention Mrs Elizabeth M Sears of Bridgeport alternate Mrs M B Frits

Bridgeport Salt Lake City Abbie Connors Mary E. Donovan Babbitt New London Prindle Brannigan New Haven Lemmon Adeline Wallenta Josephine Downs Elmira T. Belding Lincoln Circle Connecticut Ladies of the G. A. R. Hall Fannie M. Matthews Eenior Charles Curtis Mary M. Paul Gilron Mary M. Smith Elizabeth M. Sears M. B. Frtts

Contests and Cup Fight Highlight Evening Presentation

A description of a cup competition where the victor must win seven straight games to claim the cup. The cup stands 18 inches tall with an ebony base and a capacity of about three quarts. A justificatio n meeting followed the presentation, hosted by Mr. Osborne.

Osborne

Lime Company Appeals After Railroad Hearing Ruling

Chief Justice Baldwin holds the lime company, though lacking land near crossings, had standing since it was an interested party at the Railroad Commissioners hearing. The lower court’s dismissal is overruled and the appeal proceeds.

Baldwin Lime Company

Lime Company May Be Heard In Bethel Case

Hartford May 7 The Supreme court closed its term with opinions on Bethel and Redding Lime Co v New York New Haven Hartford RR in Fairfield County. The lime firm appealed a Railroad Commissioners order about discontinuing a railroad line to remove sixteen grade crossings. Meriden May 7 The state educational council and the educational progress committee of the State Teachers Association meet at 4 pm with William E. Chancellor to speak at the Hotel Winthrop. The State School Superintendents Association also gathers for dinner and talks tonight.

Hartford Supreme Court Bridgeport Bethel & Redding Lime Company New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company Fairfield County Gager Bethel The Lime Company United Press Meriden State Educational Council Educational Progress Committee State Teachers’ Association State

Baltimore Patrol Wagon Demonstrates City Police Vehicle

Baltimore launches a patrol wagon described by officials as a model of pride. Chief leads the procession through streets to showcase Bridgeport built automobile, highlighting safety, comfort, and public confidence in the force.

Wagon for Baltimore City Delivered Around June

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a wagon intended for Baltimore City with an estimated delivery around June, mentioning Tester Shortsleeve and the 2 Co. of America. The text is incomplete and uncertain about full details.

Baltimore America

Parisian Sage Hair Tonic Promises Quick Hair Restorative

A promotional note touts Parisian Sage hair tonic as a cure for falling hair and dandruff. It claims rapid results in two weeks and money back, with Jamie Leverty & Bro offering a 50 cent bottle. The product is marketed as a luxury for women in major cities.

Leverty & Bro United States Metropoligy Dierect Amer Ican Giroux Mfg. Co Buffalo

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Wldouglas W. L. Douglas Main Street D. E. W’namara Noble Avenue Shelton ST McNamara Pike Bros Main St Russia Gun Pat Shoeman Fairfield Ave Elks’ Minstrels Beary E. Reilly William S. Weidenhammer Henry Osborne State St Rose Navy Cadet CNY
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