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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1916

Page

4

May Move Bonaparte Back to Britain in Luke warm plan

The report suggests Britain considers returning Napoleon Bonaparte from St Helena to be confined in Britain as he had requested. Other items note rising bread prices in Suffolk causing unrest, a horse incident near his home, appointing special policemen, a fractured thigh from a buggy accident, and clergy changes at St Marys with Father Lawlor succeeding Father Sheehan.

Bonaparte Mapoleon Bonaparte Bi Melera Bucland Bt. Helens Am Frou Allis Pather Sheeran St Mary's Church Rogers and Carroll Michael Tierney Daniel Lawlor Windsor Locks Father Sheehan St Mary's Father Lawlor St. Mary's Church

Fifty Years Ago Tre Maki Bald Match Drift

Fifty years ago a rough sea sports item recounts a comic era balding contest between American clubs with 200 fans present. It notes miscalls by an umpire and a near drowning incident involving a player named Stevenson, with dramatic scenes and lingering rivalry as readers recall a historic event.

Wpyaunneek Berihom Hubbel Paquonocks Daly Walt Sour Phamsinns

Twenty Years Ago The Late Mother Monica

Fragmented local piece recalls the death of Mother Monica, with Mass rites led by Bishop Tierpey and a procession including Father Crowler and Deacon Hurley. Archbishop Hughes mentioned, noting Monica’s long service and ties to Bermetien Gent and Catholic children, amid a town memorial.

Monica Bishan Tiewney Ae Mere Mary Maonles Wathers Rosers Mary's Steridan Middletren Wei Pathers Carrol St. Mary's de Gacred Heart Vehereli Crowlar Perion New Milford Bishor Ibeta Bermetien Hughes Ork John 2 Phelan Jaw McBaiangs

Memorial Day Parade Plans Under Grand Marshal Barnum

The article notes invites sent to multiple organizations for the Memorial Day parade with Grand Marshal William M. Barnum. It urges immediate acceptance so Barnum can arrange ten placements and honor soldiers and sailors of the war.

Grove Circle to Decorate Graves of Deceased Members

Ivy Grove circle Woodmen of the World Auxiliary named a committee Monday night to decorate the graves of deceased members at Lessing hall. Mourning rites were adopted for Sovereign Jo Henna Kiley with the charter draped for 20 days. The lodge marked the 20th anniversary in observance plans. Col John Biddle named West Point Military Academy superintendent, succeeding Col Clarence Townsley when his term ends. Flowers for Mother's Day from Joh Breck & Son.

Ivy Grove Circle Woodmen of the World Auxiliary Lessing Hall Johenna Kiley Avon Biddle West Point Head Washington John Biddle Engineering Corps Baltimore West Point Military Academy Clarence P. Townsley New York Townsley Tle

Boys beaten by boarder seek commitment to county home

An application in the private court seeks commitment of nine year old Charles Broughan and six year old Joseph Broughan to the county home. They were beaten by boarder John F. Harty, who recently served a jail term for cruelty. The brothers, now at Lakeview home, faced a judge’s hearing tomorrow. Their mother and uncle Grisella oppose the petition and seek family care alternatives.

Charles H. Broughan Joseph D. Broughan Margeret Henry Broughan John F. Harty Adams Express Co Charles Harry Lakeview I

Lawyers Suspect Wire Taps In War Munitions Case

New York May 18 officials testified that Seymour and Seymour of the Equitable Building had their telephone wire tapped by police. The firm, involved in Allied munitions contracts, argued taps aimed to detect crime, not for commercial gain. The Thompson committee heard about 350 taps in two years across 350000 subscribers, with the telepho ne company insisting on police approval.

New York New York Telephone Company Thompson Committee Seymour & Seymour Equitable John 8. Seymour Norwalk Seymour Frank Moss Washington Cleveland Morgan Moss Iis Swain Bross Z Swayze John J. Swayze Telcon Company Police Department York Brooklyn Swayze Renee Citer Monee Ourself Ather Farrell Woods Mitchel William Farrell Daniel C. Potter Deam Potter Stad Thompson Father Farrell Fath- Farrell Potters Son

Prelate Neale Receives Lodge Honor for Initiatory Work

Bridgeport lodge No. 289 L O M commends Henry D. Neale for efficient initiatory duties. At the May 16 meeting, members presented him a Bible prayerbook and vestments. Dictator C L Dennis made the presentation amid expressions of esteem for Neale’s devotion to office.

Bridgeport Lodge L. O Mann Henry D. Neale Brother Neale Lofige Neale C. L. Dennis Neele Healy

Longer Human Life Foreshadowed By Medical Talk

Dr Hugene Ly man Fisk, director of hygiene at the Life Extension Institute in New York City, told the National Conference of Charities and Correction that aging reflects biological law, not fate. He urged stronger defenses for cells against injury, poisoning, and disease while acknowledging no earthly immortality. Orthopedic expert Dr Harvan P. Cole presented anatomically designed, pressure free Anatomik shoes for all ages, available at W K Mollan 1026 Main Street.

Harvan P. Cole W. K. Mollan Malin. Street

Crane Co Machine Molders Return After Brief Plant Walkout

Many machine molders who left the Crane Co plant last week have returned to their jobs. Since machine molders are not affiliated with the Molders' union, the workers who stayed were not urged to aid in the strike. John Heckson.

Crane Co Molders

Diamonds Watches and Jewelry The Ideal Gifts

Display of diamonds watches jewelry and cut glass marketed as ideal gifts for graduations weddings birthdays Come and see how well we can serve you with a wide selection and welcoming service.

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