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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1909

Page

6

Social calendar packed with clubs and dances in town

Miss Ania Hubbard hosted a party with music and games as Arthur Andrews and Arthur Bur attended. The Wednesday morning Art Club met at the Brook Club at 11 am. A berry supper at First Baptist Church featured chairs listed by Mrs. Candee and others. A pinothie and dance was set for St Joseph's school hall with Baker's orchestra. Henrietta Hugo, soon to wed Alfred Fold, received well wishes. Jungle No 1 of Tigers received tiger claw mounts from William F. The 101 Ranch and Miller Bros. 101 Ranch were mentioned with receptions planned. Irene Harty hosted a gathering for about 30 friends, prize winners announced, including Josephine McFay and Daniel Edwards. A May party at Theodore Whyland’s home featured games, music by Yansick, and notable attendees. Various ladies and participants were named among the social set with many enjoying music and prizes.

Irene Harty Broad Street Josephine McFay Joseph Quinlan Ida Hearty Daniel Edwards Bessie O'Leary James Tenney Emma Wallace Theodore Whyland U. M Theresa Ryan George Northrop Hattie Ley Gus Mackback Steigler Joe Whyland Yansick Victoria Stra Edna Hungerford Earlop Teddy Whyland Tommy Dr Wm. McAuliffe Platt Christchurch New York Agnes Urban Katherine Urban Tresa Ryan Hattie Bundock Hattie Northrop Minnie Myers Mamie Darien Mar | Carrigan Ein Agnes Lyons Emma Berger Margaret Hennessey Dora Powera Anna Harris Mary Hein Anna Bartée Anna McHigh Margaret Tate Alice Lavery Mabel Angel Amelia Greene Lena Seaman Alice Dutcher Anna Ingartsen Louise Ensign Anmm Anderson Ada Anderson Bergier Gus “Mackback Anna Duignan Mary A. Gents Earl Bishop Chas Adamore Bundock Mr. Hurley Davis Chas. Bundock George

Musical Shower and Benefit Event at The Smith Murray Co

A ribbon department saleslady Miss Florence Tem hosted by Misses of the store at 76 Baldwin St. The night featured recitations and musical selections with many local attendees. A future wedding of Miss Tem to William H. Cloes was announced. a free operatic concert by last year’s Washington Park M. E. choir was held Thursday evening with a varied program and guests including Mr. Vaughn, Mrs. Vaughn, and Mrs. Martin, plus instrumental and vocal solos and a silver offering for the Ladies Aid Society.

Florence Tem Smith, Murray Co Baldwin St Miss Person A. Caldwell B. Rodgers H. Richards J. Martine I. Eckler C. Anderson C. Mullins M. Giblin E. Rowe I. Heisler Tumporal William H. Cloes The Singer Mfg. Co Washington Park M Ersfield Herbert Mr. Vaughn Lewis Mrs. Vaughn Berwist Richards Sadeusa Anna Senna Thomas Mr. Ea Pinsuti Polacca Brillante Bohm Hutchinson Lieto Signor Les Hugueno’s Mrs. Martin Ladies* Aid Society Papini Heen van Goens Sennedetto Arenas Rose Eessees

Trolley Cars Run Express to Fairfield

Superintendent C. H. Chapman of the Connecticut Company announced that beginning today the through Southport and Westport cars leaving Bridgeport from 4 50 PM to 6 10 PM inclusive will run express to Ash Creek stopping only to take on passengers for Fairfield and points beyond A local Fairfield avenue car will follow each through car running as far as Ash Creek only The object is to provide better seating facilities for the through travel.

C. H. Chapman Connecticut Company Southport & Westport Bridgeport Ash Creek Fairfield Fairfield Avenue

Pilgrims Progress Study Series At South Congregational

Midweek meetings of South Congregational Church present Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress studies with special music. Mrs. Lucien T. Sayed will sing at tonight's meeting as the pastor reads First and Second Stages The Start from the City and The Slough of Despondency.

South Congregational Church Lucien T. Sayed

Burman seeks entry in fourth Bridgeport hill climb

The fourth annual hill climb by the Automobile Club of Bridgeport at Sport Hill drew many entries including Robert Burman famous for 102 mph feats at Ormond. Buicks from Chicago and entries from Palmer & Singer, Bell Brothers, Coffee, Kissel, Camerons, Speedwell, Allen Kingston, and Bristol Engineering signaled a large field. The club expanded parking and finish setup with a 32 foot timing stand and ample press space while practice hours were set 1 to 3 pm daily.

Automobile Club of Bridgeport Sport Hill Sperry Robert Burman Buick Ormond New Orleans Burman Chicago Charles Taper Speedwell Allen-Kingston Bristol Engineering Co Bristol Conn Bridgeport Trust Co Automobile Club B. D. Pierce, Jr. Co Smith Buildinng Co New York William Errydan Selectmen of Easton Automobile Club of Bridgeport

Ladies of St. Marys To Give Final Whist

The Ladies of St Marys Parish will host the last whist of the season at the parish house on Pembroke street Thursday evening. The hall holds a hundred tables and is expected to be filled. After the play, dancing will follow with music by Risleys Orchestra. Prizes are described as numerous and desirable. The events have promoted sociability and financial success for the parish.

St.Mary's Parish Pembroke Street Risley

Dudley Withdraws Suit Against United States Express

John L. Dudley withdrew his suit seeking the appointment of a receiver from the United States Express Company. The move does not affect the separate action filed last week by Dudley as a stockholder seeking an inspection of the company’s books.

United Press New York John L. Dudley United States Express Company Dudley

D M Read Co Porches Sets Deep Sale in Four Day Reduction

An extensive sale by D M Read Co showcases porch furniture including arm chairs rockers settees and swinging seats with green linen cushions and oak frames. Willow furniture offered in multiple colors with four day reductions Wednesday through Saturday plus English porcelain sets and a range of house goods and flags. Monogram belt buckles and silver fobs highlighted with hosiery deals and black through colored lisles at sale prices.

Move Too Slow to Suit Us Plans Cheaper Customer Offer

The statement says the pace is unfitting and the team will provide the product to customers at less than half the expected price to compensate for delays. It emphasizes urgency to satisfy buyers and adjust pricing strategy.

Cottagers Welcome Hydraulic Company Beach Expansion

Fairfield Beach gains a quarter mile water main extension by Bridgeport Hydraulic Company, boosting beach development and local trade. First Selectman Charles Fox oversees a new road project funded by property owners, with sod donated along the route and old ties used to bridge deep spots. The growing beach remains popular for its long stretch, clean water, and inviting sands.

Danbury Bridgeport Hydraulic Company Pairfield Fairfield First

New Yorkers Move Seasonally as Families Prepare Departures

Some New Yorkers are already settled for the season and many more are expected around June 1. Most families have at least one member who travels to New York and back.

New York

Unitarian Leaders Form National League in Boston

In Boston the anniversary program of the American Unitarian Association opened with an organizational meeting of the National League of Unitarian Laymen. William Howard Taft was named honorary president and William H. Carruth of Lawrence became president, with Governor Draper as vice president and Cyril H. Burke as secretary. Directors include Delbert H. Decker, Duncan U. Fletcher, Morton D. Hull, Ralph Wilbur, and C. W. Ames. The first business session, on liberalism, is set for this afternoon with speakers from various districts.

United Press Boston American Unitarian Association National League of Unitarian Leymen George A. Hibbard Frank A. Noyes American Federation of Church Organizations Mr. Harvey New York Delbert H. Decker Washington John C. Robinson Springfield William Howard Taft William H. Carruth Lawrence Governor Draper Cyril H. Burke Courtney Guild Massachusetts Washington, D. C Duncan U. Fletcher Florida Morton D. Hull Illinois Ralph Wilbur Oregon C. W. Ames Minnesota Dr. Gill Arington Mass J. W. Dowlett Atlanta Samuel Maxwell Greenfield John D. Long

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Meigs & C Zenith Oxfords Ania Hubbard Ts Wing Riday Evane Arthur Andrews Arthur Bur Earl Lathrop Art Club Brook Club D. Candee Hattie White Francis Macfarlane A. Wilson William Grippin Louis S. Morris Crossley Ellis B. F. Walker St. Joseph's Joseph’s School Hall Madison Baker's Henrietta B. Hugo Alfred W. Fold New London Miss Hugo Addie Gray Zjungie No. 1 William F Eaf Shrinbadge Jungle Hingling Bros. Circus Miller Bros. 101 Northrop Joe Kahn A. C. Blakeslee John Steiger Gus Mackback Gus Anderson Fitzroy Leslie Blakeslee John Plaza Leroy Missman Se McAuliffe Tomm. Wells, Sr Joseph Whyland Teddle John O'Neill Joe O'Neil Arthur Srush Harry Platt Gounod Trio Mr. Vaughn Lew Vaughn Martha Aeoee Martha Robert Douglas Martin Fatto Lealia Joel Hulse Sidney Corborne S. Austin MacConnell Joseph Hutchinson Leslie Vaughn Francis Lewis Ayer Bridgeport Automobile Club Ladies of St. Mary’s D. M. Read Co United States Radford B. Smith Hydraulic Company Unitarians Cen E. Halligan Joseph P. Couc EAS Ihlin CO Buldings, Painters’ Ven,t Main People’s Dairy GEO. A. Robertson Tee Ata N. Buckingham & Co., Inc State Street D. D. Smith's D. D. Smith Sep Ze United Fairfield Ave New England Boe New York, New Haven & Hartford A. B. Smith New Haven Conn Cape Cod Narragansett Pier Buzzards Bay Watch Hill Nantucket NEW Haven & Hartford R. R Los Angeles Union Pacific W. Massey
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