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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1909
Page
10
Myra Estelle Wooster plans a first week in June sketching then visits the Salt Box Inn on Herold Lane and Maiden Lane while turning 17 with a gold watch gift from parents and a job from friends. A large group of locals attended and hosted gatherings with prizes and gifts noted.
Miss Loretta Seeley and companions hosted a music and whist evening for Mr. and Mrs. Arthur S. Henry at 499 Arctic street. Dorothea Goddard of Barkhamsted attended. Henry works for Singer Mfg Co. Miss Madge Ludlum announced engagement to Harold I. Johnson of Pasadena, California. Recital by Miss Bessie Libby at Yale street and a Brooklyn game trip to watch Tommy Downey. May Walsh of Organ street has graduated from Union Business College.
William Be Farrow of New York fled extradition as the Criminal Superior Court heard the case against him for a gala Faro game loss to William Hipple of Philadelphia. Hipple, represented by T F Steiber, attended in court. Farrow’s $2000 bond was called as he remained absent.
New Haven May 21 forecast calls for rain tonight with a chance of Saturday rain then clearing. Gulf disturbance near Atlanta moves northeast toward Washington affecting weather today and Saturday with higher temperatures after rain. Coastal regions under northeast storm warnings as systems shift from central and eastern areas.
Alderman Hartley urges a 300 dollar salary per alderman claiming 7200 yearly for 24 officials while Acting Mayor Wilson outlines a tougher building code with fire limit extensions and public assembly safety. Hartley defends integrity against graft claims amid local campaign memories and city projects.
Providence police say they know the man who killed Laura Register on May 10 but hesitate to arrest, as conflicting tales and a shadowed alibi delay action. Charles Douglass, engaged to the victim, assists detectives in the probe. Regatta Committee of Bridgeport Yacht Club meets tonight to plan May 31 opening.
George W. Butterfield of Bridgeport pursues a 5 million dollar claim to California Crystal Lake mining properties alleging fraud. He hires Hon. Delphin Michael Delmas to represent him, with a 50000 dollar fee. The case traces back to 1830s acquisitions, failed English sale, and alleged transfers to Pike and Fox, now via Crystal Lake Mining Co. active in Maine officers.
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