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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1909

Page

3

Marital Notices From New Heaven And Norwalk

In New Heaven Mary E Mills married. In Norwalk a May Pasak, aged 24, died in the city May 11, 1909. A funeral is planned at the residence on Avenue at 8 30 in the morning and a service at Heartchurch at 3. Stamford. A chart of George is noted in the passage.

New Heaven Migs Mary E —Sa Mills Pasak Norwalk Ae May Pasak Ars Anite Paon Anna Clancy Heartchurch Stamford George

South Norwalk Hosts 42nd GA R Encampment Officers

South Norwalk May 12 The 42nd annual G A R encampment closed this morning electing General George C Havens Post 47 New London as 60 commander Richard J Cut Dougal Post Fra New Milford junior vice commander M W Robinson Post 12 Nor walk musical director Willians Hilton Post 5 Hartford eight delegates to Salt Lake City chosen with George Buckstone Nor walk as delegate-at-large They were sent in 1910 William E Morgan New Haven re appointed by the new commander to the post of assistants chief muster L Bartholomew Bridgeport installed the new officers at some event the state encampments will be held in New London

Salt Lake City George Buckstone Norwalk Willam E. Morgan New Haven L. Bartholomew Bridgeport Oame Mhee New London

Mrs Hickey entertains a fashionable afternoon gathering

Mrs Hickey hosted an enjoyable afternoon with a formal tea and a sumptuous repast. Guests included society president Mrs J A O'Brien, Mrs John H McMahon, Mrs William Allen, Mrs James L McGovern, Mrs John McElroy, Mrs A A McGuinness, Mrs George T McCarthy, Mrs J H Whitcomb, and Mrs John Moore among others.

J. A O'Brien Society John H. McMahon William Allen James L. McGovern John McElroy A. A. McGuinness George T. McCarthy J. H. Whitcomb John Moore

Burglars Grab $2,000 In Loot

Thieves early today escaped with about $2,000 worth of loot including ribbons and jewelry, according to United Press dispatches.

United Press Aifk

Methodist Bishop Charles B Galloway Dies in Jackson

Charles B Galloway bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church South in Louisiana died at 6 a m in Jackson Mississippi today news agency report notes he was a distinguished church leader in the United States he passed away early this morning after a long career in the church and public service

United Press Jackson, Miss Charles B.galloway M. EB. Church of Louisiana United States

Conflagration Rages Across Alexandria

United Press dispatch from Washington reports a major fire in Alexandria Virginia near the river. The blaze began around noon and has spread over three blocks, causing an estimated loss of about half a million dollars.

United Press Washington Alexandria Servsa

Obituary notices of multiple local residents in May

In New Fairfield May & Katherine Helfrich aged 79 years. In Danbury May 8 Margaret wife of Daniel Keane. In White Hills May 6 Frederick D. Tomlinson aged 4 years. In New Canaan May 6 Charlotte wife of James A Smallhorn. In Stamford May 7 Henry E Wegelin aged 70 years. In New Milford May 8 Henry O Warner aged 75 years. In Orange N J May 7 William J Hamilton of South Norih May 9 John

Hebelfrich New Fairfield Katherine Helfrich Ekbane Danbury Margaret Daniel Keane Tomlinson White Hills Frederick D. Tomlinson Smallhorn New Canaan Charlotte James A. Smallhorn Wogslin Stamford Henry E. Wegelin Warner New Milford

Mercy for Women Who Offend Law

Mrs. Allen cashier for the Boston Realty & Loan Co. was sentenced to one year in jail, remitted to probation after paying costs. others, including Mrs. Strong who eloped with a chauffeur, and Mrs. Bodiker, were given shorter terms or released. The report lists multiple sentences for thefts, frauds, and related offenses with varied outcomes.

Anna Strong Bernice Bodiker Wethersfield Mary A. Allen Boston Realty & Loan Co Silas A. Robinson Helen King Allen New York Dean Rankin Catherine Kirk Colorado Avenue States Bodikers Philadelphia Bodiker Union Typewriter Co Newark N. J Costa Samuel Crossley Wick Harry Fairfield Avenue Park West End Joseph Pinerd Harry Davis Southington Norwalk Peter Schmidt City Michael Brophy Danbury George Stokes Stokes George Brown Bethel Frank Lich Stamford John C. Harvey Taft David Murray Alias Sexton Tibball Robinson

Liberty Daughters In State Council Meets In Hartford

The 16th annual state council of the Daughters of Liberty convened this morning at O U M Hall 181 State street with State Councillor W A Chase of Waterbury presiding. State Secretary Misa Nellie McNary of New Britain read her report. Delegates from Meriden Shelton New Haven New London Waterbury Ansonia Stamford Bridgeport New Britain Norwich Hartford Norwalk Danbury Greenwich Plainville Southington Somers Winsted South Norwalk Torrington Berlin East Lyme Milford Warehouse Point East Hampton and Middletown were present. Officer elections for the ensuing year will be held this afternoon.

State Council of the Daughters of Liberty O. U. A. M. Hall State Street W. A. Chase Waterbury Misa Nellie McNary New Britain J. Burton Harvey Sarah Burns Meriden Shelton New Haven New London Ansonia Stamford Bridgeport Nortwich Hartford New Canaan Danbury Greenwich Plainville Southington Somers Winsted South Norwalk Torrington Berlin East Lyme Milford Warehouse Point East Hampton Middletown

Earthquake Report Recorded Today in Cottingham Area

Washington dispatch notes an earthquake event recorded at Cottingham with a 7:04 p.m. yesterday observation time. The report is brief and lists the observer location and time of the seismic reading.

United Press Washington Observer Yeatee Fieve Cottingham

Fifteenth Connecticut Foresters Convention Opens in Danbury

The Grand Court of Connecticut Foresters of America meets in Danbury with 260 delegates. Grand Chief Ranger James C. Roach presides. Reports and committees are named. A banquet and street parade follow, with elections to close the gathering tomorrow morning. Membership stands at about 20,898 amid financial stringency. Three new courts formed at Canaan Windsor and Parkerville.

United Press Danbury Grand Court of Connecticut Foresters of America James C. Roach Wallingford Williams Roach Dugene D Howard F. O J. F. Limerick J. E. Driscoll G. W. Lambert Thomas Lawlor Martin Broderick William White Per Dlem W. J. Barnes M. J. Clabby George B. Maroney Andrew J. Welch B F. Hoggett George E. What Supreme Court Canaan Windsor Parkerville

Youthful Boy Sent to Meriden State School

Arthur Cody, 16, wandered into the city a week ago and was taken in by Mrs. Thomas of Siliman'e Tene. Cody was placed in the State School at Meriden for care and schooling.

Arthur Cody Thomas Colored Siliman'e Tene Cody Meriden

Auto speed fiend in Bristol hits woman then flees

May 12 Bristol report states a testing automobile speeding toward Waterbury struck a carriage carrying Mrs. E M. Redner, throwing her out and badly wrecking the vehicle. Police chase continues for the car numbered 200 M. the woman's condition is not yet known.

United Press Bristol Waterbury E M. Redner

President Names Ambassadors Today in Nominations

Washington May 12 The President sent to the Senate nominations for ambassadors Oscar Straus of New York to Turkey and William Rockhill to Russia. Consuls general named are Charles Denby at Vienna William Rublee at Hong Kong and Amos Wilder at Shanghai. George B Vis promoted to judge advocate general with brigadier general title fear of Brigadier General.

UN Eee Washington Senate Oscar Straus New Riekee Commerce Labor Turkey William Weatville Rockhill District of Columbia Pekin Russia Chas. Denby Indiana Vienna Austria William A. Rublee Wisconsin Hong Kong China Amos P. Wilder Shanghai China George B.vis

East End Signal Tower Operators Survive Derailed Freight Car

A loaded eastbound freight car derailed at 3:45 this morning near Central Avenue signal tower. Operators at the East End yard tower narrowly escaped injury as the derailed car disrupted the switch mechanism serving the yard. The incident blocked tracks and prompted a safety inspection of the signal structure and derailment impacts.

East End Central Avenue

Curtains at worth while saving and economy chance

Advertises deep discounts on curtains for homeowners. Highlights two pair Cluny for 2 to 3 dollars and up to 3 pairs for 25 dollars, Nottingham options from 1.50 and up to 4 pairs for 13, with savings from 50 cents to five dollars. Mentions third floor location and broad selection of low cost, good quality curtains.

Nottingham

Semi Ready Dresses On Sale For Summer Wear

Semi ready dresses attract buyers with white lawn and batiste fabrics finished with eyelet embroidery or Valenciennes lace. Skirts are cut and ready to be hung and finished. Waik embroidery suggests easy front decoration. Prices are near elevators on the main floor.

Trolleymen Confer About Wage Increase in New Haven

Representatives from New Haven area divisions met in an eight hour session with General Manager John K. Punderford and road superintendents. The talk centered on a possible uniform wage scale and a three year maximum, amid past salary cuts for officials and salaried staff not yet restored.

Portchester New Haven John K. Punderford Connecticut Company C. W. Minnix General Conference Board Conference Board New Haven Road

New Pastor Installed at Christchurch in New Haven

On May 12, Rev Frederick Merwin Burgess was installed as rector of Christchurch New Haven in a ceremony attended by a full church and many friends. He succeeds Rev Brinley dc Morgan killed by an automobile last fall.

United Press New Haven Frederick Merwin Burgess Christchurch Brinley Dc Morgan

Yale Freshmen Fined For Defacing Signs on Green

Henry C. Marcy and Allan C. Pierce, Yale freshmen, pleaded guilty to kicking over Keep on the Walk signs on the central green. Both were fined $5 plus costs by Judge Tyner in city court. Frank Noonan, a fireman, suffered severe pains at Smokers' Home on Main near Congress. ambulance took him to St. Vincent's hospital with expected recovery.

United Press New Haven Henry C. Marcy Wall Street Allan C. Pierce Yale Sheff Tyner Frank Noonan Main Congress Stret Noonan St. Vincent's Hospital

Young Bishop Near Death in Stormy Sea

Three Yale academics from Bridgeport set sail for Morris Cove in a small dory when a gale struck the Sound last night. They swam to the Sperry Light House for rescue. W. D. Bishop, Bridgeport, was treated for a severe cold. Probate filings list $3,500 in real estate and personal property from John Scanlon's estate.

United Pressey New Haven W. D. Bishop Bridgeport Chanler Cornish Everett O. Waters Yale Corinthian Yacht Club Morris Cove Sperry Am Bishop John Scanlon

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