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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1911
Page
6
Selling message highlights Stein Bloch summer two piece outfits, straw hats Panamas priced from 1.50 to 4.00, Panamas 5.00 to 7.50, Manhattan shirts noted for style and durability, Regal shoes with adjustable sizes and renowned wear.
Fourteen year old George Reynolds disappeared from 137 Lindley Street after leaving St. Vincent's hospital on Wednesday afternoon. Police found him at the home of Mrs. Ellen O'Neill in Catherine Street and brought him to his mother at the station, ending her distress. The boy had been in hospital after a bat wound but recovered.
The London Chronicle recounts Old Booty the apparition tale from 1687 88 with Captain Barnaby defending his claim before Lord Chief Justice Wright. Thirty witnesses and ship logs supported the sighting as Old Booty disappeared into Stromboli's crater, leading to Mrs Booty losing the case. MISS SHERWOOD TO WED MR EVERTS The marriage of Miss Anna Wheeler sherwood daughter of Mr and Mrs L F Sherwood to Mr Charles Bear croft Everts of Bridgeport will take place on Wednesday the seventh of June at high noon at the home of the bride. Invitations have been issued to the immediate families only. No matter what you want try the Farmer Want Column.
Police arrested Charles Hanford, a Stratford resident and laborer, near Iranistan Avenue after four West End shop girls identified him as the man who insulted them on Railroad Avenue. He denied the charges but admitted past arrests. bail set at $500 to allow witnesses.
Judge Foster in city court fined Henry Gaynor ten dollars plus costs for violating the muffler closing law as three similar arrests were made by Motorcycle Policemen Gorgas and Dailey in the East and West Ends. Gorgas released A J Gleason after noting his courteous conduct. Long of New York posted one hundred dollars for trial on June 3.
Royal Deputy John Japp announced his candidacy for Royal or National Secretary of Clan Campbell No. 24. The biennial convention will be in Boston next August to elect officers for the next two years. Japp cites wide experience and up-to-date methods and expresses willingness to serve if the members demand change. Friends and The Farmer wish him luck.
Flowers for the graves of departed G. A. R. comrades will be placed on resting places the morning of Memorial Day by G. A. R. committees. Delegates to visit cemeteries were appointed at Elias Howe, Jr., Post meeting. All Civil War veterans are invited to meet at City Hall Tuesday at 1 o'clock to assist with the Lincoln Memorial tablet unveiling by Architect Joseph A. Northrop, with a parade to follow about 1:30.
The last fiscal year saw Canada import nursery stock totaling 134673 dollars with the United States supplying 111636. Currant raspberry and gooseberry bushes plus grapevines accounted for 14189 with 11980 from the U S. Tree imports including cherry peach pear plum and quince totaled 51451 with 50320 from the U S. All temperate zone fruits ripen in Prince Edward Island and small fruits have grown in local markets as U S summer demand wanes, with berries and pears shipped to Boston in August and September. Consul Frank Weidmayer.
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