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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1911

Page

4

Memorial Day Parade in Montclair Honors Catholic Maxims

Memorial Day was celebrated in Montclair New Jersey with a large parade by parochial school children and church members. The Holy Name Society presented a silk flag to the parochial school and the rector denounced state funding of public schools as taxation without representation. He cited history and patriotism rooted in Catholic faith and noted potential tax increases if parochial students joined public schools. A pharmacy ad promotes Foley Kidney Pills as a remedy for kidney and bladder complaints.

Montclair N. J Church of the Immaculate Conception Holy Name Society of William A. Brothers Hinck Father Brothers United States National Archives Washington Father Carroll France England Rome Catholic Church Benjamin Franklin Gen Franklin

Protest To Baldwin Works Protest To Baldwin Works

The Allied Locomotive Builders' Union district council plans to send a delegation to Baldwin Locomotive Works to protest discrimination against union men and demand reinstatement of 1,200 discharged workers. Strike votes were rumored but not confirmed, and workers prefer amicable settlement. if unmet, a general strike vote may be held after special meetings.

Philadelphia Allied Locomotive Builders’ Union Baldwin Locomotive Works Baldwin Works Baldwin Baldwin Company

Evolution of 17 Year Locust in Hudson Valley

Albany reports a 17 year cicada emergence with Felt noting a transformation from grub to winged insect. Pupae are seen after sunset, climbing trees, with shells splitting as red eyes and black patches appear. Emergence may span twenty minutes to over an hour.

Albany Felt Poughkeepsie Annandale Hudson Valley

Want Million For Water Minority Stockholders Assert Rights

Hartford May 31 The suit by Northern Connecticut Securities Company against the Connecticut River Company contends water sold on the Connecticut River above the city is valued at a million dollars. Pagers returnable to the Superior Court in June. The case challenges alleged low water prices set by directors, claiming a breach of duty to the company.

Hartford Connecticut River Northern Connecticut Securities Company Connecticut River Company Superior Court Supreme Court of Errors Connecticut River Co Windsor Locks Canal Securties Company

Fordham Falls to Georgetown in Catholic College Clash

Georgetown powered past Fordham 5 to 2 at Manhattan field as O Connor fanned eleven, limiting Fordham to six hits. The Maroons failed to score after the ninth inning, despite a late rally, as Georgetown clinched the Catholic College championship with a strong, steady pitching performance.

Fordham University Maroons Georgetown Manhattan Field O'Connor Ind

Stabbing in Torrington Pool Room Wounds Man

In Torrington a man from Litchfield named John Kistin was stabbed in the face with a pocketknife during a row in a local pool room last night. Police arrested several people at the scene but have not yet identified the assailant.

Torrington John Kistin Litchfield

Pastors Called In Contempt by Ohio Judge in Cox Case

Cincinnati May 31. Judge William L. Dickson held members of the Methodist Association of Cincinnati in contempt for resolutions criticizing the court in State of Ohio v Cox. Ministers defend action, vow to face contempt charges. judge says resolutions could prejudice judges and will be sent to the Bar Association for possible contempt proceedings.

Cincinnati Ohio Methodist Association of Cincinnati Mable William L. Dickson Hamilton County Common Pleas Court State of Ohio George B. Cox C. W. Blodgett Dickson Bar Association Cox

Death of J E Morris longtime Travelers Insurance secretary

John E Morris died after a long illness at Hartford May 31. He served as secretary of the Travelers Insurance Company for many years, resigned Jan 1 1907, and later was associate secretary. A noted genealogist, he authored several genealogies and coauthored King Phillip's War with George Ellis. He enlisted in 1862 in the Twenty second Connecticut Infantry and was discharged in 1863.

Hartford John E. Morris Travelers Insurance Company Travelers Morris Daniel Russegue George Ellis Twenty-second Connecticut Volunteer Infantry

New England German Baptist convention closings notes

The fourteenth annual New England German Baptist association convention ended at the German Baptist church in Kos­suth and Burroughs streets with New Britain chosen as next meeting site. Rev. Otto Goening presented the flourishing report. missionary work to begin in Waterbury with Paul Meier. Per capita donations reached 17.50 as Westward missions expand. Women’s society elected Mrs. William Ritzmann president. A concert and dance followed at Nerchor hall under Prof. John H. Keller. week end party at Heydenstone by Miss Gertrude Frazier with numerous guests.

Young People’s Societies New England German Baptist Association German Baptist Church Kossuth Burroughs Streets New Britain Otto Goening New Haven Waterbury Paul Meier Rochester Seminary G. A. Schulte Seaside Park Gertrude Frazier Heydenstone Sammer Trumbull Cassier Rachel Edgett Ruby Rogers Irene Hunt Maisie Dring Newport R. L. Raymond Darling Clifton Hawkins Harold Dodge Boston Andre Berthond New York Ellis Hawkins William Stames Frazier Carlton Lorimer Atlantic City William Davie Detroit, Mich Mra Gea Symonds

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