Fairfield Southport Daily Chroniclings Highlights Local Social Flourish
May 2 Fairfield reports the parish supper at St. Thomas' parish house drew over 1300 attendees, serving 530 meals and breaking town social records. Grange hall entertainments in Greenfield Hill drew large crowds with a four act program and multiple musical and dramatic offerings, adding to the night’s funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
St. Thomas
Annie B. Whitney
Herman Perry
Greenfield Hill
George Dell
Pimore S. Banks
New York
Grange Hall
Greenfield Church
Ciety
Maud Prentiss
Frances Pease
Miss Field
Ewin' the Wisp
Miss Medker
Miss Griffith
Rme
Misses Maud Prentiss
Eloise van Ness
May van Ness
Ethel Merwin
Fannie Wade
Esther Wade
Marguerite Wilson
Miss Olive Pease
Mise Troudman
Mazie
Edith Merwin
Messrs. Wakeman and Brotherton
Edna Falkley
Mr. Commette
Miss Troudman
Tabdean
Vera Wales
George H.merwin
Mghety
J. DeVer Warner
Greenfield
Hargrove Baseball Nine
Sapphire Athletic Club
New Haven
Stratford Road Subscriptions Rise as Town Meeting Adjourns
The Stratford town meeting hears plans for a local road funded by about $3,000 in subscriptions from residents near East Broadway. A diphtheria case at King Street prompts health action. Local events include school handiwork exhibits, a street accident injuring State policeman Rowe Wheeler, and social gatherings at the Neighborhood church. Rev Bullock to sail on the Clermont trial trip Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
Minor
Pete
Stratford Inn
East Broadway
M. Stephenson
Coggswell
Gertrude Bent
King Street
Lewis
Center School
Griffith
Ethel
Rowe Wheeler
Wheeler
Hartford
Town
Okenuck Tribe of Red Men
Clayton K. Blakeslee
George A. Fairchild
Harry Griffin
Joe Meyers
Avon Park
California Street
Roy Koch
Jerome May
S. Bullock
Clermont
Catskill
Beachside Inn Opens in Southport Under Rand and Feilner
Southport May 20 Beachside Inn opens under new proprietors Rand and Feilner with NY style service and a la carte dining room. Tennis courts, gas cooking, and upgraded facilities including a 30 car garage and 17 horse stables aim to attract upscale summer guests. Weekly socials, decorations day dinner, daily music, and improved bowling and nine hole golf links planned. Local developments include nearby paving work and new residences, with residents and staff arriving for the season.
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Southport
Beachside
Rand & Feilner
New York
E. B. Sturges
Beach Road
E. T. Bedford
Greens Farms
Holcomb
Sasco Beach
Howell Jennings
William H. Jennings
Maple Street
Dr. Chase
Main Street
Archie Guyer
Westport
Abendroth Brothers Foundry
Portchester
George Ellwood
Clarence Goodell
Stratford
Switfer Pharmacy
Easton Community Notes On church Services and Socials
Easton reports regular Baptist and Congregational services with B U C E events. Miss Clara Sanford leads readers, a fourth degree rehearsal is set for Grange Hall, and social activities include a Baptist arch sociable with a program of readings solos duets and recitations. Attendees include Miss Lilli Andrews Miss Achsah Candee and Mr Willard Gillette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Ferris
Baptist and
Baptist Church
Arthur Locke
Clara Sanford
Grange Hall
Martha Andrews
Elmer Andrews
Saptist Arch
Olin
Willard Gillette
Fannie McCaunnley
Lilli Andrews
Achserh Candee
Edith Logan
Hilda McCauley
Bertha Andrews
Clara Banford
Achsah Candee
Lillian
Andrews
Willard
Gillette
William Andrews
Charles Nichols
Bridgeport
Sport Hill
Price
Brooklyn
Epworth League
Methodist Church
Arthur Sherwood
Dwight Cantere
Weston
Newtown Notes Highlight Local Social and Church News
Newtown residents report renovations at Fairchilds residence and social visits by Miss Currie Heather and Miss Helen Colepaugh. Dr. Pierce Clark from New York opens the Platt house for summer. Services at Hawleyville chapel are set for Sunday. Rev Otis O Wright celebrates twenty years at St. Johns Sandy Creek with praise for public library work and school welfare efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fimners
Fairchild
Currie Heather
R. 5
Wheeler
Zvar
Robert Gannon
Bridgeport
Pierce Clark
New York
Platt House
Helen Colepaugh
Danbury
Patrick Fox
Lasthamn Ptt
St. Rose's Church
George T. Sinnott
Hawleyville
Alexander Steele
Henry M. Smith
Park City
Herbert Smith
Newtown
Milford
Siths
Otis O. Wright
St. John’s Church
Sandy Fresk
Wright
Sandy Hook
Old Games Worked in Civilized New York
Real estate man William E. Lacy was robbed of 0 in Park Place near Broadway at 10 PM. Dr Gottlieb Rothfelder fell victim to a three card monte scam on 7th Avenue, while a boy's newspaper con job also appeared.
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New York
William E. Lacy
Park Place
Broadway
Gottlieb Rothfelder
7Th Avenue
Obituary notices for Coyne Clark and Cotter from Hast Bridgeport
Peter Coyne a long time Hast Bridgeport resident and sanitary inspector died at his home after a three month illness He was 61 or 62 native of Ireland and arrived about 45 years ago Survived by daughter Sadie and six sons John Peter Jr Robert Fred Sylvester and William Coyne News reaches A E B Clark Barnum Bailey Co employee died in Pittsburg of kidney trouble aged 48 His remains to be brought here for interment An anniversary requiem high mass will be sung for Thomas F Cotter at Sacred Heart church Tuesday at 7 am
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Peter Coyne
Hast Bridgeport
Ireland
Health Department
Crane Co
Sadie Coyne
John
Peter, Jr
Robert
Fred
Sylvester
William Coyne
A. EB. Clark
Barnum & Bailey Co
Sisters’ Hospital
Pittsburg
Daniel O'Connor
Aerie of Eagles
St. Vincent's Hospital
Sacred Heart Church
Thomas
F- Cotter
Two Convicted of Chinese Smuggling In Boston Case
Boston prosecutors appeal begins for Captain Chic Gardiner of Wellfleet and Goodman Phillips, convicted of conspiring to bring a schooner load of Chinese into the United States under exclusion laws. Acquittals were for Dr Gin Foey May and Captain Harvey C Daley after a long jury deliberation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Boston
United States
Chic’ Gardiner
Wellfleet
Goodman Phillips
Gin Foey May
Harvey C. Daley
Boy Dies From Burns After Playmates Fire
Somerville police investigate the death of three year old Peter King who died at Somerville Hospital from burns suffered Thursday. Neighbors say a boy in a crowd lit a match and held it against the child’s clothing.
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United Press
Boston
Somerville
Peter King
Somerville Hospital
Burns
Glass Day at the Froebel Kindergarten 1911
Annual class day exercises at the Fannie A Smith Froebel kindergarten on Lafayette street drew a sympathetic audience of friends and relatives. Junior ushers led by Miss Grimmer Talbot Carey Anderson Sloper Dunbar McWilliams Cave Platt, graduating seniors led by Daisy Keene Nash Barnes O Rourke Allen Alworth Burke Davis Blaser Kenyon Taylor Sullivan. Welcome by Nash. class history by Taylor. gifts to both classes. unique class prophecy by Blaser. music by William H Rockwell. chorus, solos, and a class song to Auld Lang Syne. Barnes performed a solo. Mrs Rockwell at piano. Refreshments served.
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Fannie A. Smith Froebel
Lafayette Street
Mary Grimmer
St. Andrews
N. B
Susan Talbot
Brandon
Ruth Carey
Winsted
Alfreda Anderson
Naugatuck
Mabel Sloper
Pittsfield
Mass
Julia Dunbar
Lenox
Edith McWilliams
Norwich
Estelle Cave
Darien
Bertha Platt
Milford
Daisy Keene
Livermore Falls
Emelie Nash
South Norwalk
Grace F. Barnes
New Haven
Edith O'Rourke
This City
Florence Allen
New London
Myra Alworth
Oliphant
Viola Burke
Bordentown
N. J
Eileen Davis
Danielson
Alice Blaser
Ira
Ella Kenyon
Binghamton
N. Y
Jane Taylor
Trumansburg
Elizabeth Taylor
Norwalk
Lillian Sullivan
Nash
Miss Taylor
Miss Kenyon
Stilwell
Poli Players Stock Company Draws Capacity Audiences
Poli's Popular Stock Company opens with Arizona pleasing Bridgport patrons led by Tyrrell. New star Tyrrell and cast gain strong applause while stage team Socola and Carns earn credit for settings. Next week The Man of the Hour debuts in a political drama with Bennett as mayoral candidate keeping his oath amid machine pressure. tickets on sale now.
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Jane Tyrrell
Lea
Poli
Bridgeport
Arizona
John E. Ince
Joseph Eggenton
Arthur Buchanan
Miss Tyrrell
Charles Schofield
Isadore Martin
John Junior
Socola
Carns
George Broadhurst
United States
Horigan
Mr. Phillips
Richard Croker
New York
Phelan
Schofield
Wainwright
Mr. Kirk
Gibbs
Eggenton
Newman
Mr. Welsh
DING
Alwyn Bennett
Mr. Ince
Dallas Wainwright
Bennett
Messrs
Junior
Moore
Fisher
Demain
Toepper
Waldrop
Martin
Harvey
Jack Sherman
Land of Harmony
Eddie Healey
Moose Lodge Meeting Sees Large Turnout in Bridgeport
Bridgeport Moose Lodge No. 289 held a well attended meeting at I O O F hall despite bad weather. Thirty eight candidates were initiated and about seventy five applications remained pending as the group plans a new Moose home and reviews prospects.
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Bridgeport Lodge
Loyal Order of Moose
I. O. O. F. Hall
State Street
John Stein
Avoirdupois
Anthony Romen
Social And Personal News From Local Society
Mr and Mrs William Thaw III expected in the city next week will visit Mr and Mrs C H Bradley of 481 Clinton avenue. Mrs Thaw was Miss Gladys Bradley. Recent teas for Fresh Air fund were given by Miss Irene May Becker Mrs Stephen Horan Miss Laura H Quinlan Mrs E Thussell Mrs F J Banks and Miss Margaret L Griffith. The English Literary Club was entertained at luncheon yesterday at Miss Bertha Beachs Fairfield avenue home. The annual meeting featured officer reports. Mrs Robert Eames and George H Graves won piv ot bridge at Brooklawn Country Club. prizes were a parasol and a bridge score. A discussion notes guest etiquette and hosting, urging polite behavior to guest at social occasions. Ostrich feather fashion dominates hats with greens and pinks in the latest millinery, including a display by Printemps with life size ostrich figures. Ribbon usage grows, adorning hats and flowers. A three story toque with floral crown and large ribbon bow is described in two styles. Also notes measles prompt a Foley’s Honey and Tar remedy review. The Measles section recalls a little boy’s cough relief and claims the product’s success. Farmer Want Ads appear at 1 Cent a Word.
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Printemps
Sahara
The Gentle Art of Being Welcome Guest
A Victorian style guide urges women to be gracious visitors not overbearing. It warns against servants being overtaxed by demanding guests and stresses hostess privacy, tact, and adapting to household norms to prevent straining relations or arousing a husband’s irritation.
O Connell s Garage Opens In East Bridgeport
David O Connell longtime Noble avenue stable operator opens O Connell s Garage on Crescent avenue with brick construction 1230 by 50 feet skylight ventilators modern repairs department and inviting offices. He invites public inspection and expects popularity among local automobile owners.
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David O'Connell
Noble Avenue
Crescent Avenue
O’connel
O'Connell
Committee Reports On Trolley Route Debate
The Board of Aldermen will hear a Streets and Sidewalks committee report favoring extending the South Park avenue trolley from Park avenue through South avenue to Iranistan avenue and Atlantic street over Crane Co deeded property to the Barnum dyke. The heated session ended with a 2-2 vote, Chairman Clampett breaking the tie in favor of the route. action is sought at Monday’s meeting.
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Aldermen
Committee
South Park Avenue
Park Avenue
South Avenue
Iranistan Avenue
Atlantic Street
Crane Co
Barnum Dyke
Brady
Jackson
Walker
Meyer
Clampett
Watson Guard Veterans Meet Tuesday At Armory
The Watson Guards veteran association will meet Tuesday night at the armory, followed by a battalion drill and review with General T. L. Watson and Major L. H. Herrmann. The 11th company room hosts the meeting as militia units participate in the drill and review.
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Veteran Association
Watson Guards
T. L. Watson
L. H. Herrmann
11Th
Coast Artillery
Religious Services in area churches on Spring schedule
The listing outlines morning worship, Sunday School, and evening services across St John’s Park and Fairr field avenues, First Methodist Fairfield Avenue church, Washington Park Episco pal, First Presbyterian at State and Myrtle, and multiple other congregations. Highlights include sermons on A Man’s Enemies The Up lift of An Ideal Wells of Water and numerous choir and organ recitals with varied times and activities for youth groups and parishioners.
Hamilton Commandery Attends Evening Service in Body
The Hamilton Commandery of Knights Templar will attend the South Congregational church service in a body at 7 30 tomorrow, with special choir music. Dr. R L Swain will preach Thou Hast Made Him a Little lower Than God. A 615 joint C E Society meeting precedes in the chapel, led by Miss Anne Mellor. Rev Povey speaks to the Sunday school on the upcoming parade set for Saturday June 2 with the school participating.
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St. John’s
Park and Fairrfield Aves
First Methodist
Fairfield Ave
Een M. Wn
Wiepea Torntak
Epworth League
Duane E. Brewer
William EB. Davenport
Quartette
Washington Park
First Presbyterian Church
Corner State Street
Myrtle Avefive
John MacLaren Richardson
Gerald H. Beard
Mr Joyce
John DePeu
Congregational Sunday School and Publishing Society
Trinity Church
Herbert M. Denslow
D.D
New York
General Theological Seminary
Charles L. Gomph
Park Street
Barnum Avenue
Sineter
Young People’s Alliance
West End Congregational Church
Colorado Avenue
Fairfield
State
Walter Leopold Bennett
Y. P
S&s C. E
Ruby Pee
Hamilton Commandery
Knights Templar
South Congregational Church
R. L. Swain
C. E
Anne Mellor
R. S. Povey
Mollans Shoes and More at 1926 Main Street
Mollan presents low priced fashionable purses and Oxfords, with summer shoes in the south window at 1926 Main St. Also offers moth preventatives, toiletries, skin bleaches, sanitary trusses, and a full line of medical supplies at The Woman's Drug Store 129 State St. Private fitting rooms and free stock rubber are available.
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Mollan’s
Mollan
Main St
Mollan's
Bridgeport
Woman's Drug
State St. Tet
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Farmer’s Special
Easton
Froebel
Ernest Rommel
Rommel
Detroit
Michigan
International Supreme
James J. Davis
James J
William Thaw
C. H. Bradley
Clinton Avenue
Thaw
Gladys Bradley
Fresh Air Fund
Irene May Becker
Stephen Horan
Laura H. Quinlan
Ethussell
F. J. Banks
Margaret L. Griffith
Bertha Beach
Fairfield Avenue
Robert Eames
George H. Graves
Brooklawn Country Club
Parisian
O. B. Palmer
Little Rock
Ark
Foley
F. B. Brill
Curtis Pharmacy
O’connell
East
Watson Guard
Mm. J. Buechler
Reliable Jeweler
Middle Street
Religious
Andrew Carnegie
Paris
Publie Shasty Athletic League
Central Park
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