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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1912
Page
7
A fragment notes a middle aged man dressing old to appear younger, describing reliable blue serge and raincoats priced from two to ten dollars. It hints at extreme care in clothing as a man mimics a ten year younger appearance during the roaring forties era, with prices listed.
A Elwood and Son Inc auctioneers offer the balance of Ma hogs Furniture for sale on Retna May 33. Pre sale at auctioneers, with goods in short time. A large assortment of slightly used furniture including sideboards dressers tables chairs and more at lowest prices. Do not overlook this sale.
The weekly church prayer meeting is set for Friday evening. Lexi Sherwoof is confined with chicken pox. A resident returns to Bridgeport for work. Mrs. A J Livermore and Mrs. Eason are noted with summer home visits. A surprise party at Mark Twain library in Red afternoon featured a fine lunch.
A garbled item notes a large can by William B. Wins and a removal action tied to Brove Poll Rust. Readable fragments point to a public or local notice concerning a property or agricultural issue, but specifics remain unclear.
Last evening at St. Thomas hall a large repast and band entertainment filled the hall. Local residents noted Wm. Mattett’s recovery, visits by Fred Darrow and Miss Edith Ward, and invitations from Miss Anna Gray of Greenfield Hill to a yearly school event. The Fairfield Juniors were to play the Rosedales, with strong past records. James Pedigree joined a Erie pharmacy program, while R. Robinson joined Hargrave’s. Several town residents, including Dr. M. Banks and Miss Edna Hall, were mentioned among visits, illness, and weekend plans. The St. Paul’s church annual meeting elected officers. The notice also promotes summer sales at a Broad Street post office hub.
The Newtown Dramatic Club announces its first play of the season to be staged at the Town Hall on Wednesday evening, May 29, titled Captain Dick of Our War Correspondent. The cast includes Ray Harrington, HyNS Tie-Sr, Lucky Jones, Lieut. Noble, W. F. Hale, Rev. Feehan, and others. Tickets available from an orchestra of Bridgeport. A subsequent apron and necktie dance at St Mary’s hall on May 20 is also announced, with invitations extended. The community fund for replacing the street pole has grown. volunteers from residents and GAR are urged to contribute.
In a town hall gathering, about 100 residents voiced protests over current school conditions in Trumbull. They passed resolutions urging the selectmen to convene a special town meeting by June 15 to consider higher funding for teacher salaries and school buildings, with calls for a broader discussion and a push to align local curriculum with state and Bridgeport standards.
The session approved a janitor service resolution with concerns over ventilation and smoky classrooms in cold weather. A heating facility resolution followed, with officials noting existing heating issues. A town meeting petition gained twenty six signatures as residents urged action and a special meeting.
Arions 60 strong plan to travel to New Haven on June 25 for the State Sanger Fest in Woolsey Halls at Yale. The Wheel er Wilson band will back the society as members wear special costumes. They hope to win a prize in the parade and in the singing contest against entries from across the state. The day after will host the annual State German picnic. Arions approved participation at a last night meeting.
The board will hold a special meeting to review new regulations prepared by a committee. President William Lieberum will announce the committee to probe the school system per Nathaniel W. Bishop's resolution. The panel will gather data, advise on investigation advisability, and report at the next monthly meeting.
The Courtland School at 431 Washington Avenue invites parents to visit as pupils may enter at any time. A new kindergarten primary class is offered for girls and boys aged four to six, with parents encouraged to consider placement locally before seeking alternatives. Als uit WANT ADS. CENT 5 WORF.
Peter White received payment yesterday after a delayed settlement. An audit committee officer replenished drinking water supplies and an extra bottle was ordered. White laughed that checks were not drawn as Moran Resolution had intended, city staff satisfied as committee members and mayor praised peace restored.
Denver voters backed the citizens' reform slate headed by Henry J. Arnold for mayor and Judge Ben Lindsey for juvenile judge, with overwhelming pluralities across the municipal race.
Los Angeles May 22 a morning paper in San Francisco published a story that Clarence S Darrow would confess bribing George N Lockwood a prospective juror in the McNamara case and then escape. Darrow denied the tale saying it never was considered and he will never plead guilty or plead anything to be speedily acquitted.
In Hazleton Pennsylvania May 22 most miners return to work while stripping hands strike demanding a ten percent raise. Some stripping plants are shut down. Meanwhile the Jury Commission meets tonight in the city clerk’s office to prepare a juror list for Superior court sessions. The commission includes Aldermen E B Garlick Paul J Miller and Alderman Robert G DeForest.
Merle C. Cowles, Lakeview home superintendent, stated today a report mentions Mise Pavia resigning from the purse role. The record notes focus on duty performance and concerns about a car or ring in relation to the affair, with unclear details about Margaret and others living in the area.
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