Local Association Opens Expanded Drafting and Math Classes
The local association launches evening courses in architectural drafting algebra geometry and trigonometry with Eric Rising leading drafting sessions and J P Foster handling higher math including calculus if demand exists. W A Davis offers business arithmetic penmanship and spelling while M C A leader William Benbridge starts bookkeeping at 7:30 tomorrow. Additional courses in mechanical drafting memory training public speaking electricity and salesmanship are planned.
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In Architectu
Eric Rising
Pratt Institute
Brooklyn
W & New Haven
J & P. Foster
Sheffield Scientific School
W. Davis
City Savings ‘Bank
da Rasa
Bridgeport
M. C
William Benbridge
First
Died notices and real estate ads from city newspaper
DIED notices list Peter Clark Sr and Frank C Hinckley Sr with funeral details and burial locations. Also multiple short real estate and business ads offering houses, cottages, farms, meat market and grocery, plus an automobile carriage and notes on pace standards.
Dr John A Ryan to Lecture at Saint Augustine's
Dr John A Ryan of the Catholic University of America will lecture at Saint Augustine's Church this evening on The Church and Social Questions. He is known for advocating minimum wage laws and has taught at St Paul Seminary and the University of Washington. The talk opens a winter series to aid the Catholic Charitable Bureau in Bridgeport, with proceeds for relief work.
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John A.ryan
Catholic University of America
Wington
St. Augustine’s Church
St. Paul Seminary
University At
Ozanam Boys’ Club
William Reddin
St. Mary’s Conference
St.Vincent de Paul Society
Catholic Charitable Bureau
Bureau
John J. Nilan
Hartford
Bridgeport
St. Vint de Paul Society
Father Stanton to Conduct Mission at St Augustine's
Rev James B Nihill of St Augustine's RC church says Father Stanton a renowned Dominican missionary will open a two week mission at St Augustine's Church starting Sunday Oct 29 at 10 30 am. He will be assisted by Very Rev J H Healy head of St Vincent's Ferrer NY. second speaker to be announced. The mission splits by sex first week women second week men. ADVERTISE IN THE FARMER.
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James B. Nihill
P. R
St. Augustine's R. C
Father Stanton
J. H. Healy
St. Vincent's Ferres
New York City
East Siders seek bond for new Waltersville school
The Board of Education voted to ask the common council for a 200000 bond to build a 20 room Waltersville district school. They also raised several teachers salaries, appointed four new teachers, and accepted resignations. Superintendent Slawson noted congestion will push most pupils to half time sessions this term. The district faces property owner issues on Linwood Avenue delaying plans.
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Board of Education
Common Council
Waltersville
Howard S. Challenger
Frances Nelson
Longfellow
Helen Boylan
City Normal
Bessie E. Howes
Elias Howe
Eli Bown
Grand Street
Columbus
Lena Barty
Mary A. O'Toole
Staples
Mildred Brins
Ru Lambert
Charles Newton
Stratford
Charles 3B. Russell
Bridgeport
Louise Weed
Barnum School
Harriet R. Allen
Lincoln School
Beatrice Hutchinson
Hall School
Elizabeth M. Hawkins
Offensve
John Hoaglund
Maplewood
George M. Brown
H. S. Ajien
Bridgeport Master , Builders’ Association
Linwood Avenue
Autumn sale of housewares offers trade jars and more
A long list of autumn housewares promotion items promises notable savings. The sale highlights glassware, jelly jars and moulds, preserving kettles, saucepans, double boilers, teapots, and canning supplies from many brands. Sterling silver ware, Haviland dinnersets, and Japanese china appear among the plentiful, varied goods with substantial discounts.
School board Receives Offer on Linwood Site and Enrollment Grows
The Howland Dry Goods Co offered Linwood Avenue property as a site for the school with a low price. Supt. Slawson reports total school registration at 19,833, likely surpassing 20,000, with 1,579 in the high school and 18,018 in grade schools. No lease action for State Trade schools on John Street. state covers expenses except building rental. Alfred H. Clark seeks transfer for his daughter Eloise from Bryant to Maplewood due to passing a saloon on the Bryant route. Democratic workers gather at the board of trade to boost campaign efforts, planning for a big rally and banner-raising with Wilson and Marshall portraits, while Secretary Redfield’s rally date was changed.
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A. G Jr
Linwood Avenue
Supt
Slawson
John Street
Alfred H. Clark
Howard Avenue
Eloise
Bryant School
Maplewood School
Bryant
Wuemcee
Senator Keller
Muingie
Redfield
Department of Commerce
Wilson
Marshall
Martin Gorman
Democratic National Committee
Democratic probate convention moved to Saturday noon
The Democratic probate convention postponed from Thursday Columbus Day to Saturday at noon in the board of trade rooms Newfield building. Attorney Hugh J. Lavery, chairman of the Democratic town committee, announced the change amid an enthusiastic meeting.
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Board of Trade Rooms
Newfield Building
Hugh J. Lavery
Democratic Town Committee
Howland's Autumn Fashions And A Milford Wedding
Autumn suits with fur trim and warm coats headline a display from Howland's featuring Lambs Wool fillings and silk covers. Athena underwear promises fitted comfort, while blankets and sweaters offer warmth at modest prices. In Milford, Miss Theresa Agnes Karl and John Barrett Oddie wed with a reception at the bride's home. Pittsburgh traders lift crude oil bids by ten cents for higher grades and five for heavy oil as markets open.
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Oddie
Karl
Theresa Agnes Karl
Stephen Karl
New Haven Turnpike
Milford
John Barrett Oddie
Adelaide Oddie
High Street
St. Mary's Church
Artiford
Peter H. McClean
Florence Karl
Maynard Miller
Brooklyn
Devon
U. S. Navy
Vermont
Vera Cruz
Remington Arms Co
Pittsburgh
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Hamburg
M. & R. Vermouth Bot
Acers
Sirlom Porterhouse
Iowa
Pride
Jely Doughnuts
Meadowbrook Creamery
UTTER
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Maine
Clark
Peter’ Clark
Park Avenue
Sacred Heart Church
St. Michael's
Inckley
Frank C. Hinckley
George B. Potter
Broad Street
Mountain Grove
Long Hill
Fairfield
Curtiss Ave
Watson
Fairfield Aveo
J. A. Ryan
ST. Augustine’s
East Siders
Howland
Main Street
Fairfield Avenue
Cannon Street
Conn
Japan
Aluminum
Haviland
Berlin
Simall Iron Skillets
Bissell
Kirkman
Wright
Amco
lSc Cedar
THE
Howland Dry Goods CO
Sogial Notes
Lotus
Boston
People's Presbyterian Church
Wellesley Club
Elisabeth Limoent
Robert Martin
William Hicks
Nelaan
John Field
Dorothy DeLoss
Ralph Blackburn
Brooklawn
Field
Harvey Hubbell
Dorothy DeLogs
Edna Smith
Edwards M. Smith
Brooklawn Club
Anna Shelton
Charles W. Slattery
Stratford Avenue
Slattery
Florence Nichols
Clinton Gxenus
George Brady
Barnum Avenue
Mechanics & Farmers’ Bank
Massachusetts
Nurces
Mill Hill Avenue
Howland's
Athena
Bridgeport Hospital Training Schol
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