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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1916
Page
8
In Bridgeport a column blends memory with reflection as mournful themes recur, while local happenings span May heat, civic notes, church events, and social gatherings. The piece includes weddings, firefighting alerts, injuries, and community notices tied to Norwalk, Stratford, and Bridgeport figures and venues.
Pembroke Baseball Club elects James Murphy as president Patrick Dwyer as vice president John O'Hara John Grant Richard Mansfield John O'Rourke Edward Leman as directors James Delshunt captain of first nine James Reilly captain of second nine club shows good practice and challenges Mister in games between Pequonock and Americans. plans include seats and a big brass band for Ascension Day festival at Trinity church and local events continue with various notices from the city including theft, business moves, and a scheduled match on May 15 1866 with Wheeler and Wilson grounds nearby
Two sober East Side men were assaulted near the railroad yard after 10 pm. Michael J. O Reilly and Henry Paul, barber Marsis, were struck and kicked before help arrived. They could not identify their assailants. Catherine Heenan, widow of Patrick Heenan, died at her Seymour Street home leaving three children. St Tamina’s Day observed by the Improved Order of Red Men with services.
Mrs. Alice Blythe Wilcox former Dean of Adelphi College will lecture Sunday night at Clavet Church on The Picture and the Child. The talk will be illustrated with many colored slides drawn from original works under her direct supervision.
A Mother’s Day floral offer from John Beck and Son featuring curated arrangements. Local shop highlights fresh bouquets, nursery selections, and timely delivery options for the holiday.
Readable text notes a treasure haul involving gems valued at thousands of dollars in the May Pole Forest. Also mentions a window display ad during Shakespeare days.
Louisville session of the National Wholesale Liquor Dealers Association features remarks attacking national prohibition. Debar cites federal revenue from liquor and argues prohibition harms constitutional rights while noting Georgia’s seven year old statewide ban and stockpiling patterns. Hamilton Commandery Knights Templar to confer Red Cross.
Social and personal news notes interest in a Sunday Poli's theater concert by Lauralton Hall Alumnae for the new school building fund featuring Baroness von Elsner and New York artists plus Miss Margaret Hogan of New Haven and Prof. Elmer S. Joyce of this city. Tickets sold by association members and pupils. event expected to be a success. Also notices speak of a new daughter born to Mr and Mrs Frank E. Lalley Jr at 535 Wood Ave. completion dates for Froebel Normal Kindergarten program and other June events including Baccalaureate on June 4, Senior Day June 6, and Alumnae luncheon June 10. Maine Central Railroad ordered eight locomotives from American Locomotive Co. John Beck & Son.
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