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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1911

Page

2

Anglican Church Origin Questioned by Ohio Clerics

In Cleveland Ohio May 18 Episcopal Diocese of Ohio session condemned histories claiming English kings founded the Anglican Church and adopted a resolution calling for a commission to investigate public school teaching. One of five members was appointed.

Ohio Cleveland Henry VIII Edward VI England Anglican Church Episcopal Diocese of Episcopal Church

Senators Burn Governor's Message Voted to Return It

In Tallahassee on May 18 anger over Gov. Gilchrist's judicial reform message led Florida senators to debate and threaten burning it. A motion to burn was carried but then reconsidered, and the Senate voted not to receive the message and sent it back to the Governor.

Florida Tallahassee Fla Gilchrist Senate Flourney

Foss Urges State Income Tax and Forestry Tax

Boston content reports Governor Foss sent a special message to the Legislature proposing an income tax on tangible property and a separate forestry tax. He argues an income tax would apply regardless of a national plan and that a forestry tax would promote tree cultivation, with Massachusetts having enough forest land to yield up to 25 million dollars annually.

Boston Gov. Foss Massachusetts

Saccharin Adulteration Rule Set by Food Board

The referee board reviewing Bureau of Chemistry decisions ruled saccharin use in foods may impair digestion and reduce food value. The U S Department of Agriculture will deem saccharin-containing foods adulterated after July 1 1911, ending its widespread use as a sugar substitute in beverages and canned goods.

Bureau of Chemistry United States Department of Agriculture

Points of Interest at stores and fish market sales

Great Anniversary Sale begins Saturday May 20 at E H Dillon Co 1105 Main Street Bridgeport. W W Cook & Son offer a boat load of blue fish and a wide assortment of fresh fish including halibut striped bass and lobsters at low prices. Friday fish specials feature a large list of fresh seafood. Evermore five cent cigars promoted by Eckler Co at 968 874 Main Street. Thing Co promotes value driven shoe bargains at 1153 Main Street.

E H. Dillon & Co Main Street W. D. Cook & Son's D. Cook & Son Bridgeport Public Market & Branch State and Banks Streets East Main Street Evermore Eckler & Co Thing & Co Thinge

Challenger Takes Marigold's Place as Treasurer

Danbury May 18 The annual session of the Grand Lodge of Connecticut Odd Fellows closed with officers elected and New Haven chosen as the next meeting place. William H. Marigold of Bridgeport retires as Grand Treasurer, while Sidney W. Challenger of Bridgeport becomes grand treasurer. Grand Master Woodford of Bristol presided, with officers named and reports given on lodge and Rebekah lodge membership, finances, and disease-free assets.

Danbury Grand Lodge of Connecticut Odd Fellows New Haven William H. Marigold Bridgeport Joseph N. Hawley Arthur F. Woodford Bristol Fred C. Burrows New Joseph H. Hawley William C. Hutchinson Rebekah Lodge

Cardinal Gibbons Narrowly Escapes Between Autos

Cardinal Gibbons and a companion narrowly escaped two cars on St Paul Street in Baltimore as a car turning west on Mount Royal Avenue swung wide and nearly struck them. A second vehicle coming south caused confusion and the Cardinal said both parties ran to avoid an accident. Also notes Magnet Social and Athletic Club incorporation in Bridgeport.

Baltimore Cardinal Gibbons St. Paul Street Mount Royal Avenue

Appointments by Commander Cutbill Visit in Norwalk

South Norwalk May 18 G A R Department Commander Richard J Cutbill made his first official visit Tuesday night to Merriam Post No 8 in Meriden with his staff He announced appointments of William H Dougal inspector Post 14 New Milford Dwight C Kilbour judge advocate Post 80 Litchfield William Tysoe chief mustering officer Post 49 Waterbury Charles A Potter patriotic instructor Post 27 Danielson Cornelius Driscoll senior aide de camp Post 50 Hartford

South Norwalk G. A. R. Department Richard J. Cutbil Merriam Post Meriden William H. Dougal New Milford Dwight C. Kilbour Litchfield William Tysoe Waterbury Charles A. Potter Danielson Cornelius Driscoll Hartford

Tap Day at Yale sparks guesses on senior society taps

New Haven May 18 Yale circles buzz over Tap Day results with predictions for Skull and Bones Scroll and Keys and Wolf's Head. The final list for Bones usually includes football captain and other senior leaders. Elihu club elections to be announced next week.

New Haven Yale Bones Kilpatrick Skull Waller Rand Clement Platt Wolf's Head Phillips Twombley Brinsmade Farrar Stevens Campbell Raynor Day Freeman W. Murphy Henderson Pittman McDevitt Mullins Elihu Club

Man and Girl Perish Under Blazing Auto

Chester New Jersey May 18 The bodies of a man and a girl burned to death beneath the wreck of their overturned automobile have been identified as Ellsworth D Middlekauff a wealthy Plainfield resident and Miss Elsie Walpole daughter of Lynus Walpole Scotch Plains The girl was identified by the first finger of her right hand the velvet dress remnant and a diamond set silver necklace Police say the couple left home Saturday night to visit friends in Brooklyn and witnesses report a wild ride with stops at road houses and cafes before the crash

Chester N. J Ellsworth D. Middlekauff Plainfield Elsie Walpole Lynus Walpole Scotch Plains

Excellence personified NUGGETS Connecticut Patents

May 16 patent list from A. M. Wooster Bridgeport solicitor details issuances to Geo. S. Hill Jere G. Kingsbury George P. Salisbury Ignatius Wrozina Henry S. Baldwin Epraim Barber Wm. J. A. London F. H. Richards George E. Savage Marcus M. Bartlett Louis E. Fitzsimons Ralph V. Heuser Lauritz W. Anderson Howard M. Barber John A. Deady Jared A. Gallup Moosup with items for buckle rotary rivet spinning machine clutch piano action motor vehicle time actuating device gas-cocks elastic fluid turbine fluid actuated turbine controlling device percolator pot scythe lighting fixture refrigerating device wall and ceiling plates designs cutting folding machine center page insert sheet feeding folding mechanism inking mechanism trolley wheel steel trap steel jaw trap.

A. M. Wooster Bridgeport Conn Geo. S. Hill Buckle Jere G. Kingsbury George P. Salisbury New Haven Ignatius Wrozina West Haven Henry S. Baldwin Hartford Epraim Barber Wm. J. A. London F. H. Richards George E. Savage Meriden Marcus M. Bartlett Winsted Scythe Louis E. Fitzsimons Waterbury Ralph V. Heuser Lauritz W. Anderson Howard M. Barber Stonington John A. Deady Milldale Jared A. Gallup

Satisfaction Coal Shines as City’s Best in TLI

Residents praise Satisfaction Coal for superior quality and reliability in the city. Local businesses report steady demand and higher customer satisfaction since switching to the brand.

Verybody Tli

CAUGHT IN SHAFTING EMPLOYE INSTANTLY KILLED

Wallingford factory death details a young Austrian named Zelenski employed on a press hand in the German silver flatware department. His left foot was caught in belting as he attempted to adjust a belt, the shafting whirled him, and his head was crushed. He died instantly at about age 21 and was unmarried. His remains are to be moved to Griswold's establishment for funeral arrangements. parents live in Austria.

Wallingford Matthew Zaencki International Silver Co Zelenski J. H. Buftum Griswold Heli Aday Austria

Eleventh Company Holds Field Day At South Wilton

The Eleventh Company Coast Artillery held its annual spring field day at South Wilton yesterday. Fifteen members scored high enough to qualify as marksmen. Lieutenant Teae was named small arms inspector and will inspect arms of the Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, and Twelfth companies. Abstracted economic note cites Moody's Magazine on commodity bull markets ending and the pace of future rises.

South Wilton Coast Aratery Net W. Martin Swift Moody's Magazine

New York Wholesale Prices for Farm Goods Listed

Prices cover butter eggs hay and straw poultry vegetables and hothouse products with varied terms. Butter creameries range 19 to 23 cents per pound. Eggs fresh gathered dozen prices from 18 to 19 cents. Hay and straw listed with bale and packing costs. Poultry includes turkeys broilers ducks and eggs with several price points. Vegetables show Bermuda potatoes various prices and hothouse items include cucumbers mushrooms and tomatoes. Maple sugar and syrup priced per gallon. Farmer Want Ads continue.

Bermuda Richard

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Bridgeport, Con Charlies G. Sanford F. N. Benham O. H. Brothwell H. ©. Woodworth Main and John Streets T. L. Watson & CO People's Savings Bank Marble Building Main St James Staples & CO. Bankers and Brokers Bridgeport, Comm City Heal Estate Pe. L. Holzer F. T Staples West Indies South America Panama Canal New York Burr & Knapp Golden Hill ST Cacear Misch FOSS Borden Borden's Condensed Milk Company Fairfield Ave Jarree Hayes Fish CO Water Street Gus Broch Guinness Dublin Morlein Cincinnati Gus Brooch & Son Fairfield W.E. Halligan Lowe’s Laundry Seaview Ave Thomas L. Lowe Wells & Lowe Broad St New England Telephone Icigars D. D. Smith's Wossie D. D. Smith Poli Washington The Southland Federal Express Colonial Express Starlens River Rts Hartford Railroad Challenger Marigold Lodge Grand Lodge Magnet Social and Athletic Cub, Incorporated Cutbill Dainty M. J. Buechler Reliable Jeweler Fairfield Avenue Middle Street Medcone Polis Market & Branch Public Market East Main State and Bank Connecticut Aix
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