Bishop Hobart calls for Episcopal aid to evangelize Indians
Bridgeport report covers Bishop Hobart of New York urging Episcopalians to fund a Bible and Prayer Book edition for Indians, to be taught by Eleazer Williams, son of a Iroquois chief. The piece notes local tribes’ interest in Protestant instruction and cites factory and local business notices amid community updates.
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Bobart
Hobart
New York
Friends “of Religion
Protestant ‘Episcopal Church
Episcopalians
Eleazer Williams
Epis
William
Fifty Years Ago Jerusa lem Supper and Masonic Honor
Fifty years ago the Jerusalem Chapter No 13 R A M honored G H P A Mackey of Charleston with a supper. George R Whitney of Stevens Whitney served as caterer and earned praise. Also report of a painful accident where Mrs Booth shattered her leg after a wagon horse kicked during a trip from Trumbull to Bridgeport. Dr Bennett set the fracture and Mrs Booth is recovering slowly. A $100 trot for a purse will be held at Bridgeport Park tomorrow at 2 o'clock with Major Wood, Rik, Black Jack and others in the field if weather permits. In Danbury a returned soldier on a freight train fired from a gun, a ball hit Noah Patrick's cow near Cannon Station, Patrick pursued the shooter to Bethel and Damages awarded.
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G. H P. A. Mackey
Charleston
S.C
G. C. Mead
Wall Street
George R. Whitney
Stevens & Whitney
Water Street
Charles. W. Booth
Bridgeport
Trumbull
Bridgeport Park
Warner
B. G
Rwood Es Rik
Black Jack
Danbury
Cannon Station
Noah Patrick
Saint Augustine's Triumph Over Annex in City League Game
Twenty years ago at Athletic Park St Augustine's defeated the Annex 32 to 12 in a City league game. The Saints tallied 32 runs on 17 hits while the Annex collected 12 runs on 12 hits. Osborn pitched for the Annex through two innings as Saint Augustine's scored 18 runs. The Saints had 10 errors to the Annex's 14.
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ST. Augustine
No Doubt Resinol Stops Itching and Heals Skin
An advertisement extols Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap for rapid relief of itching and eczema like ringworm and pimples. It emphasizes gentle, nonirritating action suitable for delicate skin and notes prices 50c to $1 for ointment and 25c for soap. Distributed by all druggists.
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Ady
Alderman Deliberates on Jitneys and Sewer Plans
Bridgeport committee divided on jitney regulation with Alderman Primrose proposing a $500 bond per vehicle or insured alternative. City Engineer Terry outlines sewer provisions including catch basins, grease traps, temperature limits, and prohibitions on improper discharges in a lengthy ordinance discussion.
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Common Council
Primrose
City of
Bridgeport
Caldwell
Connecticut Co
Winterburn
Blakeslee
A H. Terry
Terry
Alameter
Juggernaut train wreck thrills in film stunt
A photoplay scene at Poli's shows The Juggernaut express plunging from a trestle into a roaring creek. The wreck, staged with rotting timbers and a boiler explosion, features Anita Stewart and Earle Williams as volunteers rescue passengers. Critics note the realism hides a costly production.
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Juggernaut Express
Poli’s
Anita Stewart
Earle Williams
Ady
Protective Home House Committee Meeting Noted
The Bridgeport Protective Association house committee will meet at Mrs. Carolyn Blair Dormus home, 231 West Avenue, Friday at 10 o'clock in the morning.
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Bridgeport Protective Association
Carolyn Blair Doremus
West Avenue
New York City Day at Panama-Pacific Exposition
New York City Day was observed at the Panama-Pacific Exposition with ceremonies highlighting civic achievements. Delegates from New York celebrated urban progress and cultural displays during the fair’s visits and pageantry.
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New York City
For All Occasions Gift Jewelry Ad Prospects
A local store promotes its jewelry shop as the place for weddings birthdays anniversaries graduations and other occasions. It emphasizes best grade merchandise diamonds watches and high quality pieces with fair pricing and customer satisfaction. It invites new customers to experience its service.
Four Year Old Falls Down Stairs In Stratford
Stratford reports a near-tragic attic fall as Clifford Lewis aged four suffered a left arm broken in two places after slipping near the stairs. Dr DeRuyter Howland attended. In a separate note Kenneth Fryer, missing from Pootatuck Yacht club after a dory trip, is found exhausted but recovering at home. The Stratford Congregational church Christian Endeavor plans a Friday entertainment featuring sleight of hand and a playlet Scenes in the Union Depot.
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Stratford
Clifford Lewis
King Street
DeRuyter Howland
Kenneth Fryer
Melancthon Fryer
Pootatuck
Three Nations Proclaim Further Neutrality May News
Sweden, Norway and Denmark have notified Italy, Germany and Austria of their firm resolve to stay neutral after declaring war. The move follows recent hostilities and signals continued impartial stance from the three Nordic nations amid the European conflict.
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London
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Italy
Germany
Austria
All Quiet in Rome on Decoration Day Observed
Rome reports calm confidence amid national unrest as War tensions rise while flags adorn homes and windows. The Sa landra cabinet’s resignation and return to power dominates headlines and public mood. Funeral designs and bouquets offered by John Rechk & Son.
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Rome
Salandra
John Rechk & Son
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Woon Cardings
B_ & W. Stillman
Old Mill
Stillman
Wylly Place
Boston Avenue
Stillman Street
Stillman Distillery
Warren H. Lamson
North Avenue
Hincks W .Banks
Franklin Block
Sturtevant
Franklin
Paige
Carroll
Allan W Paige
Mr. Paige
Allan W. Paige
Allane W. Paige
Hincks & Banks
East End Fire Company
Engine Co. No. 6
East End
Christian F. Bamberg
John EB. Camp
Henry Baird
Arthur Tracy
Himer Wakeley
Henry Camp
Henry Cozier
Robert Fulton
George Wilson
George Bedell
Joseph Strickfus
George Rutherford
Ul Jude
Pleasure Beach
W. G. Wheeler
F. G. Hoyt
J. B. Canfield
Roaring Creek
Protective Home House Committee
Chicago Board of Trade
Hayes Fish CO
Halligan Millinery
Broad Street
Prince Rudolf Rye
Rudolf Rye and
Ryejuice
Ambrose Company
East Main Street
M. J. Buechler the
Connecticut River
Meat Department
Fackerel
East Main ST
John J. Blewett
Traveler Shoe Store
Main St
THE
Crawford Laundry CO
Fairfield Avenue
Courtland Street
Highland
See Water Co
Wareen
GEO. B. Clark & CO
Crawford Ranges
Frank Miller Lumber Co
Main Street
Polt
Remington
L. C. Smith
Corona
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