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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1911
Page
5
A period verse commemorates Decoration Day with lines about veterans, the bugle and trumpet call, old heroes, marching to graves, and remembrance. It reflects duty to God and country, urging fidelity to the true blue, signed Phila. C.J. FIELD.
Poli's presents The Blue Mouse a revived Clyde Fitch comedy with Miss Tyrrell as lead and Anne Hollinger joining the cast. Poll Players aim for strong seats as Poll audiences have favored good comedy. evening and matinee shows include song numbers and a concert program by the Poll orchestra.
A memorial poem evokes a churchyard vigil as war dead are honored. It links battlefield sacrifice to national renewal, imploring justice humility and divine blessing. The piece praises soldiers past and calls for moral steadfastness in pursuing freedom and unity.
Patrolman Haux broke up a late night gambling ring after a prior pursuit the gang escaped but was later nabbed by the same officer. Pots of as much as four dollars were involved in the game. Jenson came under probation surveillance. Foley Kidney Pills advertised as a remedy for backache nervousness and impaired kidneys.
Old patrons and new are reminded that G Broch and Son have relocated to 347 Fairfield Avenue opposite Harrison Street on Automobile Row. The firm plans continued lunch and net goods with an extra dining room in the early fall for ladies and gentlemen to enjoy German specialties. Watch the paper for weekly specials.
Floyd Reed, 28, was found mortally wounded on a couch in the attic of James D. Stilson’s home in New Preston. A 32 calibre rifle was later found under the mattress, suggesting a concealed rifle caused the chest wound. Reed’s death occurred at 4 am after a rifle shot in the attic on Saturday.
Murphy unable to shed light on the case as Dr Stevens planned to turn the matter to authorities. The Stiles family, tidying the couch where the youth died, found the butt of a rifle. The weapon’s condition suggests Reed was cleaning it when a bullet discharged accidentally, firing the rifle and concealing it beyond recovery.
F. W. Wunderle, a Philadelphia candy maker, was excused by the court after pleading guilty to driving with an open muffler. Police testimony showed the offense was momentary as he passed a trolley car. Judge Foerster noted his detour was excessive but sufficient punishment. Edwin L. Rogers and Gus Hawding were arrested for racing cars toward Fairfield Avenue. a $100 payoff was discussed by week’s end.
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