Social Personal Notes From Brooklawn Club Meetings
Mrs Frederick Hollister Stevens was elected president of the Wednesday Morning Art club at its 19th annual meeting. Orient Chapter Eastern Star voted a jewel emblem to Mrs Sarah Wilson who has reached 90. St Charles parish hosted a whist, Pinochle and dance. Mayflower Council D of A celebrated its 10th anniversary with prize winners and cake. A Guild of St Michael and All Angels play at Trinity Parish Hall drew a good audience. Corinthian Lodge members dined at Minor Smiths shore house in Stratford. Mr and Mrs Charles Stuart Canflelé booked passage on the S S Lucani for a grand tour of England Ireland and France. Alderman George H Zink resigned as president of Concrete Gas and Construction Co to pursue real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Hollister Stevens
Brooklawn Club
William C. Bowers
Grace Moody
Mary Smith
Martha H. Beach
Elizabeth Durand
Orient Chapter
Eastern Star
Sarah Wilson
Landon
Noble Avenue
Mayflower Council
D. of A
Bertha Halstead
F. B. Me
William Seagate
EB. Wheeler
Prikicsataake
W. H. Potter
Lillian Potter
Sarah Oldeshew
David Whetstine
Bob
Guild of St. Michael and All Angels
Trinity Parish Hall
Broad Street
Charles Stuart Canflelé
S. S. Lucani
England
Ireland
France
George H. Zink
The
Concrete Gas and Construction Co
City Court Finds Housekeeper Jailed and Men Fined
Carrie LaCroix a housekeeper for Grant McKeel was jailed 30 days and fined $1 for a quarrel over a coffee pot after McKeel locked her out. McKeel was fined $5 for disobeying a caplas and arrested on Judge Foster’s order. Jacob Harris was fined $5 and costs for breach of peace and assault after a quarrel with Louis Shapiro. Florence Davis and Agnes Ahearn aged 16 and 17 ran away from New Haven and were turned over to New Haven authorities after being removed from a Bridgeport restaurant by police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie LaCroix
Grant McKeel
McKeel
Foster
Louis Shapiro
Stratford Avenue
Jacob Harris
Harris
Florence Davis
Agnes Ahearn
New Haven
Beamer and Hall
Water Street
Bridgeport
Supt
Birmingham
Meriden Leader George H Hall Dies at Eighty
Meriden announces the death of George H Hall at age eighty from an abscess after facial neuralgia. A prominent real estate owner, former state senator, and longtime public figure, he served in various city offices and as a church deacon. The estate inventory for the late William Briehl is tied to local affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinsted Press
Meriden
George H. Hall
Connecticut School For Boys
First Baptist Church
William Briehl
Deserving Slovak Students Aid Noted At Sokol Hall
The National Slavonic Society reports nearly $5,000 spent last year to aid 300 Slovak students and clergymen regardless of sect. Delegates from Chicago, Pittsburg, Braddock and New York heard appeals and a court of appeal announced 14 of 17 cases resolved. A banquet and debate on officer salaries highlighted the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Slavonic Society
Sokol Hall
P. V. Rovmianek
Pittsburg
Ignatz Gessdy
Louis Novomasky
New York City
M. Francis
Cleveland
Millard Ballay
Braddock
Supreme Court of the Order
Dusan Augustiny
George Hricovsky
Andrew Visnicky
Paul Vidareny
Nicholas Dudacek
Ambrose
Rovmianek
Sokol
Chicago
Local suits include mortgage dispute with Bridgeport Gas Light Co
Frank Miller sues Andrew Grive and Bridgeport Gas Light Co over an 1800 mortgage on Pequonnock Street machinery and property with a conditional bill of sale claim. Henry E. Shannon represents the plaintiff. Stoddard firms represent defendants. Plus suits against Patrick Rock by Christian Fiegenspan for damages, and Rufus Gibbs suing John T. Patterson over unpaid rent on Spruce Street buildings with 200 monthly rents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Grive
Bridgeport Gas Light Co
Frank Miller
Grive
Pequonnock Street
Gas Company
Henry E. Shannon
Plaintif
Stoddard
Marsh and
Christian Fiegenspan
Brewing Company
Patrick Rock
East Main Street
Brewing Co
Rock
John T. Patterson
Cornwall & Patterson Manufacturing Co
Bridgeport Organ Co
Rufus M. Gibbs
Baltimore
Patterson
Organ Company
Spruce Street
Gibbs
Eulogies Mark Lilley Memorial At State Assembly
The memorial session honored former Governor George L Lilley with speeches praising his soldierly duty and lasting legacy. Representative Malone quoted Omar Khayyam and urged a life of virtue that endures in posterity. The gathering included speakers from Banks Higgins Bartlett and Searls, ending with a rising vote to approve resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banks
Lilley
Higgins of
Winsted
Omar Khayyam Rubbink
Malone
Bristol
George Leavens Lilley
Representative Bartlett
Bridgeport
Governor Lilley
Bartlett
Searls
Senate
House
Whitehead Inventor Is Now In Jail
Gustav Whitehead the inventor was arrested on a body writ sworn by Stanley Y Beach son of the Scientific American publisher and Stratford resident Sheriff Peter Doolan placed him in the county jail Beach says he paid Whitehead 15 dollars a week to build a flying machine with an agreed deadline If the craft did not fly Beach was to have the engine Whitehead allegedly concealed the engine and attorney William A Redden will move to release him from jail
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustav Whitehead
Stanley Y. Beach
The
Scientific American
Stratford
Peter Doolan
Whitehead
Beach
William A. Redden
Murder trial exposes tangled love and crime in Darien case
Testimony links Bove to a plot involving his sister in law and Bergamo's wife Marizano. Witnesses describe killers in Darien and West Virginia, burial of Bergamo, and a subsequent prison sentence. The trio fled abroad before Italy refused extradition. the skeleton exhibited in court was later removed for possible museum display or further evidence usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bove
Marizano
Bergamo
Martziano
Martzano
West Virginia
Darien
Darién
Noroton
Stamford
Marzzano
Italy
New Haven
Yale's Watrous Defeats Watson Washburn In Brooklawn Tennis
In a Brooklawn Tennis tournament feature Yale’s Watrous defeated Washburn of Harvard 7-5 7-5 in two straight sets amid rain postponements. F C Inman swept J DeK Bowmen 7-5 6-1 while Bryan and Stoddard claimed a two of three doubles win over Roberts and Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watrous
Yale
Watson Washburn
Harvard
Cambridge
F. C. Inman
J. Dek. Bowmen
Bryan
Stoddard
Roberts
Johnson
F. G. Anderson
C. C. Baldwin
Dunn
Philip Roberts
W. M. Washburn
N. C. Stevens
Washburn
J. Dek Bowen
S. M. Johnson
Inman
Bowen
Stanley
Ryan
Colene Wren
Vincent
Forest fire near Simsbury wipes 300 acres and timber
A forest blaze raging between Granby and Simsbury was extinguished after several hours of effort. It consumed about 300 acres and 1000 cords of wood owned by F. B. Lockwood and timber of W. B. Holcomb, plus cloth covering tobacco at the Connecticut Tobacco Corporation. total losses are estimated at 20 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simsbury
Granby
F. B. Lockwood
W. B. Holcomb
Connecticut Tobacco Corporation
Wallingford Women’s Clubs Host Connecticut Federation Meeting
The Connecticut State Federation of Women's Clubs council visits the Wallingford club at the Baptist church. About 75 members attend the morning session with reports and addresses. afternoon programs include music and additional talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallingford
The
Connecticut State Federation of Women's Clubs
Baptist Church
Saloons close in Madison County in Indiana vote
Indianapolis May 27 The closing of 170 saloons in Madison County is a major surprise in Indiana corruption elections. Madison County seat Anderson voted wet while Elwood Alexandria voted dry, with rural areas offsetting the wet majority and producing a 1 250 dry margin in the county registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Madison County
Indiana
Anl
Elwood
Alexandria
Anderson
Washable wool suits by Howland’s Tailors
Howland's Skillful tailors showcase washable wool suits with fine fit and style. The collection includes 36 to 44 inch coats, pleated skirts, and 3 piece French linen ensembles in white, natural, and colored tones priced from $2 to $25. Second floor.
Waists on Sale From $1.75 to $7.50 in Stock
A large collection offers waists described as pretty and valuable with white combinations and varied embroidery. Prices range from $1.75 to $3.75, with some pieces up to $7.50, and the supply remains ample after days of business.
Charming Summer Hats For Dainty Wear
HowLAnp presents new summery hats in pure white and light tones. Delicate fabrics and feathered trims evoke coolness and elegance, suited for special wear. Styles are affordable from 3.50 to 10 dollars, with many charming options still available to view and purchase.
Purse display offers blue green brown and black bags
A sale notes purses and leather hand bags with strap backs and convenient size. Blue green brown and black options described as tasteful, durable, well made and stylish. Location listed as left of Main street door with prices around $1.
Elastic white belts with floral embossing
Pretty elastic white belts with embossed floral designs in blue pink or lavender. Described as tasteful, fashionable and versatile for multiple costumes. Priced from 50 cents to 1 dollar at the left of the Main street entrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Howland Dry Goods Club Climb Parking Notice and Local Events
Members of the Automobile Club should notify Assistant Secretary H. M. Lyon at the Bridgeport Trust Co. by noon tomorrow to reserve parking space for the Sport Hill climb or pay the standard rates. Also announced is St Joseph’s Jr baseball team’s dance at St Joseph’s hall Friday May 28 with admission 25 cents. Fresh caught seafood advertised by Gary’s Fish Market at Wall and Middle streets offering salmon, sea bass, cod and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JR. Baseball Club
de Hall
Automobile Club
H. M. Lyon
Bridgeport Trust Co
ST. Joseph's
St. Joseph's Hall
St. Joseph's Jr
Garry’s
Garry’s Fish Market
Cor. Wall
Middle St. Tel
Neckwear displays artistry and fine materials
Wears for neck and face showcase Dutch lace collars, jabots, trimmings, and chemisettes priced from 25 cents to several dollars. Accessories include veils, car scarves, and fancy weaves offered in spring colors and rich borders. Color options feature navy, wisteria, champagne, and magpie effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Linen doilies and tray-cloths sold at cut price
An importer sold a supply of about 30 dozen doilies and linen tray-cloths at wholesale prices. Hemstitched varieties and parts of linen offered at 12 to 14 cents, with eager buyers noted as counters went on. Items on main floor rear.
Bridgeport Aero Club to Buy Wright Aeroplanes
The Aero Club of Bridgeport forms at Brooklawn Country Club to purchase two Wright aeroplanes. Members will be trained by the Wrights in Bridgeport or Washington. Officers include President Richard Crane and Vice President H B Stoddard. navigation committee led by A Holland Forbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Aero Club of Bridgeport
Brooklawn Country Club
Aer
A. Holland Forbes
Bridgeport
Washington
Richard Crane
H. B. Stoddard
G. S. Brown
Whist and Dance Night Planned at St Mary's Hall
St Mary's Hall Pembroke hosts a whist event on St Marys Steuben and Pembroke streets with a dance to follow. Prizes are promised and other entertaining features are planned. An elaborate spread will be served by the ladies in charge for a large and enjoyable evening. An exceptionally large first prize is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Steuben
Pembroke
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Doxson’s Book Shop
Slory—In
Norwalk
Hurlbut
Mary
Theodore Charles Haenssler
Park Cereeers
L. L
Arord
Joseph Belt
Moery Winsted
C New Forte
Danbury
Peoems
M. W. Robins
Emeline
nNlen
Mayabeth W. Decker
Bethel
Hobart
Broad ST
John Beck & Son Ser
JBL
James Horan & Son
Piorista
John Hotz
St. Charles’ Parish
St. Ee
St. Charles
al Malstrom
Fellowcraft Association
Corinthian Lodge F. & A. M
Minor Smith
Shore House
Anpeene
J. Welsh
Fiegenspan
Brewer
and & M. Gibbs
George L. Lilley
Earl Barto
Alfred Noel
Paul Wolcott
Max Kirschner
Wilbur Batchelor
State St
West
Park Avenues
Congress St
Trip
Howland
Ntrances
Fair Venus
Cannon Street
Conn
Howlanp
Howland Dry Goods Co
MR. Automan
Forbes
Balloons
Wright Aeroplane
N. W. Bishop
David F. Read
St. Mary’s Hall
Pembroke ‘Street
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