Burroughs Home Bridge Social Raises Funds in Fairfield
Visiting day at the Burroughs home in Fairfield avenue hosts a 2 o'clock social and a 4 o'clock prize bridge to raise a substantial sum for home for women work. Mrs. Glover Sanford chairs the auxiliary reception, with committees including Mrs. Stephen Sherman and Mrs. William Day assisting.
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Burroughs
Fairfield Avenue
Staples
I. Adams
ML. Cole
C. C. Payne
Spalding
Protective Assn Prosecutes Abuser In Five Year Federal Prison
Bridgeport Protective Association, formed to shelter women and children, investigated a case of a man who brought a young girl from a Southern state and lived with her as his wife. He was prosecuted under the Mann White Slave act and sentenced to five years in Atlanta Federal Prison. The association aids victims and pursues justice, while seeking six thousand dollars at a tag day to continue its work. Four Minute Men will promote the drive at theatres and poster campaigns, with volunteers canvassing Saturday.
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Bridgeport Protective Associa~tiom
Atlanta
Protective Association
Bridgeport
Toby
Universalists plan on 150th anniversary
Boston dispatch reports Universalist General Convention in Baltimore October 21 to 25 marks the start of a yearlong celebration of the church’s founding in America. Pageants are planned for Good Luck New Jersey and Gloucester Massachusetts, site of the first Universalist church. Delegates will consider a million dollar world work fund and expect larger attendance than usual.
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Boston
General Convention of
the Universalist Church
Baltimore
Universalist
America
Sumini
Good Luck
N. J
John Murray
Gloucester
Mass
Opportunities for American business in Russia and Europe
American merchants and manufacturers at the tenth annual convention of the American Manufacturers' & Export Association heard that Russia, Siberia, the Balkan states, Jugoslavia and the Near East offer strong trade and industrial expansion prospects. They warned that Britain, France and Japan will provide the toughest competition in these markets. Many leading exporters attend as the convention runs to a close tomorrow night.
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New York
Russia
Siberia
Balkan States
Jugosyaya
American Manufacturers’ & Port Association
America
Great Britain
France
Japan
Fairfield County Suffrage Meeting Sets Records in Redding
The October gathering of the Fairfield County Suffrage Association drew over eighty attendees at Mrs. Samuel Shaw’s country home in Redding. Officers reported finances, new committees, and plans for national speaker programs with Mrs. Massey Wilson presenting national context under Currie Chapman Catt. Representative Sommel C. Bhain spoke on ongoing suffrage action, while Mary Washburn reported funds raised for the campaign.
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Fairfield County Suffrage Association
Redding
Samuel ¢. Shaw
Merle
League
Marion MS. Rawson
Riverside
Ikathearine Luddington
Fairfield County
Arthur Livermore
New York State
iMpess
Massey Wilson
Natonal Women Suffrage Associaion
Currie Chapman
Rasparen
Margis
Boyd
Ture
Mrs Mabel Sweeney Given Farewell Reception
Friends gathered at Flleetoric Avenue home to bid farewell to Mrs. Mabel Sweeney. Games and music were enjoyed, refreshments served, and she will reside in Bridgeport.
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Walnut Beach
Get Li
Mabel Sweeney
Flleetric Avenue
Sweeney
Bridgeport
Golden Wedding Observed by Bridgeport Family
Celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage in Bridgeport, Mr and Mrs Gharien J K Bishop of 276 Mill Plain Avenue are receiving wide congratulations. The couple were wed fifty years ago at the home of the bride’s father, George Jewis, with Rev J G Ovenpor officiating. Their children, Frederick Courtney Bishop and Courtney Bishop of New Haven, Mrs Arthur Wands and two sons, Arthur and Kendall, plus Miss Katherine Bishop, and two daughters, are noted as part of the family celebration. The Bishops are longstanding Park Street Congregational Church members and owners of a major Bridgeport grocery business.
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Bridgeport
Gharien JK
Mill Wan Avenue
George Juewis
Central Avening
J. G. Ovenpor
Via Seomund
Bishop
Chaitin Woods
Minneapolis
Ae Bons
Rederick Courtney Bishop
Courtney
New Haven
Arthur Wands
Prof
Woods
Ann Arbor
Mich
Arthur
Kendall
Herry L. Bishan
S. Bishop
Mill HU Avenue
Katherine Bishop
Chatham Woods
N. HW
Park Street
YRS PLATT NAMED STATE SECRETARY OF W C T A
YRS PLATT elected state secretary of the Connecticut West division of the W C T A at a meeting in Willimantic yesterday. Other officers named include President Mrs. Mary Ta Wilson of Plantsville, corresponding secretary Miss Mary F. Welles of Wethelds, recording secretary Mrs. Mary A. Gager of Willimantic, treasurer Mrs. Nellie Rule Arnold of Meriden, editor Mrs. Eliza K. Fuller of Scotland. Caroline B. Buell received a testimonial at the service, and delegates presented her with a purse of gold coins as she retires from active duty.
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Liis City
Connecticut West
Willimantic
Mary Ta. Wilson
Plantsvill
Mary F. Welles
Wethelds
Mary A. Gager
Nellie Rule Arnold
Meriden
White Ribbon
Eliza KK. Fuller
Scotland
Caroline B. Buell
Connecticut
Authorities seek relatives of Carigan in Bridgeport case
Police at a camp report efforts to locate Carigan's family after a telegraph note described him as violently unstable. He recently graduated from the Merchant Marine school and is believed to be without funds. authorities pursue any known kin as last night’s search yielded no contacts.
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Pnitte
Vemip Btewart
Minhi
Krank Corigni
Bridgeport
Carigai
Merchant Marine School
Has
Prisoner Leaps to Escape From New York Prison Cell
George W. Telor, held for the Marcus Garvey shooting at the Negro World office, allegedly leaped from a third tier to escape while being moved within the New York facility. The incident occurred Tuesday afternoon and is under police investigation.
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New York
George W. Telor
Marcus Garvey
The
Negro World
Elaria
Street Car Crash Kills Two In Framingham
An automobile crash late last night near Framingham killed two people, including Seaghen, a Holliston High pupil, and a fourth occupant, with the car hitting a tree and then a streetcar after a dance intermission. The victims died at a local hospital. A burglary at Abraham Straman’s store on East Main Street yielded $538 in cash and goods, with a side window forced in during Tuesday night theft.
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Framingham
Mh. Oh
Seaghen
Holliston High End
Abraham Straman
East Main Strder
Return of Roads Urged to Private Ownership by Dec 31
Indianapolis delegates at the annual convention urge the return of railroads to private ownership by December 31. A resolution from the National Association of Railway and Utilities favors a smooth transition and continuity of interstate and intrastate rates for four periods not beyond July 1, 182.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Ahe National Assortion of
Closs
Thieves Ransack House on Tranistan Avenue
Sneak thieves entered the home of dl ds Welly at D148 Tranistan avenue while the family was home Wednesday afternoon and stole 314 dollars. The premises were ransacked as intruders gained entry with a key. Police were notified.
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Dl. Ds. Welly
Tranistan Avenue
Sheen
For Those Pesky Pimples Ad Promises Clear Skin
An old advertisement touts Arnart's Calehum Waters as a cosmetic remedy for pimples blackheads and skin blemishes. It claims the product cleanses and smooths the skin, restores health and clarity, and suggests a 60 cent box of Caledire Wafers as a purchase option.
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Cate
Arnart
Tadiy
Read Annex pink blue striped gowns for women and children
Nice quality gowns in pink and blue stripes for regular and extra women sizes and children's gowns. Extra size garments priced at 2.00 to 2.25 dollars, suitable for approaching cold weather.
Petticoats and Children's Skirts Sale at Discount Prices
Short styles in neat colored stripes for cold days priced at 1.19 dollars. All white and plain colors at 0.50 and 0.75 dollars. Children's skirts with waist top in stripes, sizes 8 10 and 12 years, priced at 0.69 dollars.
Bedroom Slippers Advertised in Various Colors and Sizes
Women and children slippers described as felt soft warm with ribbon tops and silk toe pompon in pink blue rose tan and heliotrope. Juliettes in gray felt with back soles. Also flowered flannelette fleece lined and felt options in navy red black old rose gray with imitation beaded toe designs. Sizes 5 to 8b and 9 to 2.
Infants Wear Knitted Vests From Carter Brand
Infants wear knitted vests in wool and mercerized Carter brand with full fashioned sleeves. Sizes range from infants to 6 months, priced at 79 cents. Brand options include BROS in 45 and 39 cent mixtures.
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Carter Brand
Stockings for Children in Pink and Blue
Thread silk stockings in pink and blue with reinforced heels and toes and a back seam. Suitable for dress wear and party occasions. The young miss at dancing school will surely want a pair. BY cis.
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Dancing School
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Thimble Club
Fairfield
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Eugenia Barker
R. E. Kent
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E. I. Denny
Helen
W. BR. Palomer
Hartford
Brooklawn
Ralph C. Blackburn
Charles Pierce
Red ‘Cross Chapter
Stratfield
Jean Wellington
Margaret Keefe
Beechwood Avenue
Keefe
Miss Wellington
W. T. Moore
Nichols Will
Dori Moore
Hempstead
I. T
Oliverchurch
Gordon van Flioesen
Rhys Phillips
Scranton
Emily Rose
Sanford Avenue
Helen Cross
Danbury
Bridgeport Art League
George Starr
State Art
Kentucky
W.b.cogeswell
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Federation of Clubs
D. Stoddard
Tce
Traveler's Aid Society
John
Sintonate
Whitney
Winsted
Dorothy Went
Harvey C. Wei
Noble Avenue
Mount Wolyoke College
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J. Henry Hutzel
Art League Rooms
State Street
Sannie Bassett
Salem Street
Daughters of Castile
Sperry
Fark Place
York Hospital
Jie
Leo C. Lyon
Courtland Hill
Washington, D. C
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Coleman Street
Enlergate
Wea
Vera Curtis
East
Metropolitan Opera
Jesse Beans
Bridgeport Protective Association
George T Tract
Alma
Becker
Aliss Margaret Guthrie
Tucy Curiss
Nan Berg
Hazelman
Shaw Speals
Sommel C. Bhain
Mary
Aliss Mary Washburn
Staute Treasuer
Ity
Harks Pack
William Tilerd Garrison
Harriet Meeches Stowe
Susan J. Anthony
Charles K. Bishop
East Bridgeport
Platt
Carigan
Campstewiet
Virginia
Disa
Postum CW AE AL
Caartle Chaser
Michigan
National Association of Railway An Utilities
Stuart
Che
F. H. Fargo
Spatton BR
Hibs Main St. Tet
Bests
Cis
Mek & Ro
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J. Ostrofsky Winsylla
Terug Storm
Patlon
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Barnum
Bostwick Ave
Main St
Bunnell &J. Paisnell
Itallett
Hallett
Lexington Ave
Mahn
Newtell Ave
RYL Noble
Led Pewbroke St
State
State St
Ad Foard Ave
Stratford Ave
Stratford
Wall St
Wood Ave
Tyares Bars
Vek & FH Calex
Aleita Liitiax
McKESSON &@& ROBBINS MANUFACTURERS
Fulton ST
New York City
Stadler’s Feather Shop
Salmagundi
Golden Hill
Edward D. Waters
Satads
Croquettes Sr
Elizabeth Yenner
BANK
Sats
Bridgeport Hydraulic CO
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