Venerable Bridgeport Locksmith Near Death
Georges W. Moulton, once a Bridgeport locksmith familiar for Fairfield Avenue work, is near death at Winthrop, Massachusetts. Aged mechanical genius, he built Bridgeport’s first walking and talking boy and organized the first telephone switchboard in the city. His son, George Moulton, a Locomobile Company chauffeur, received word of his father’s critical condition today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georges W. Moulton
Bridgeport
Starr Moulton
Wintrop
Mase
George Moulton
Locomobile Company of America
Moulton
Fairfeld Avenue
Central Exchange Wo
Avenue
Blanchard
George Lingard
Greenwich
John Lingard
Hough Avenue
Greenwich Hospital
Devexised
Bridgeport Brass Company
Dr Minor Dies at 70 Noted Surgeon and War Veteran
Waterford Conn August 1 John Crannell Minor M D longtime New York surgeon and Civil War veteran died this morning at his nephew Dr G M Minor's home He was 70 years old and trained in major surgical operations in New York and abroad He was a graduate of the New York College of Physicians and Surgeons and a Fellow of the Royal British College of Physicians and Surgeons His widow Mrs Minor was Etla Kentine their daughters Miss J V Minor a New York Health Department official and Miss Pdna V Minor a violinist The two sons John C Minor head of a carbonic acid gas works in Elisabeth New Jersey and Albany and H H Minor a civil engineer of South Norwalk Conn
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterford
Conn
Aus
John Crannell Minor
New York
G. M. Minor
Minor
New York College of Physicians and Surgeons
French Medical& Surgical Society
Royal British College of Physicians and Surgeons
H. H Minor
South Norwalk
32 acre farm for rent near Long Hill trolley line
Real estate brief lists a 32 acre farm with good water and timber near Long Hill, five minutes from a trolley line. Contact Watson at 83 Fairfield Ave for details. Also notices a tenement for rent above St Vincent's Hospital with hen houses and barn. J B Keenan Harmony St seeks such a rental. Funeral notices for Colhan Wheeler Jackman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Hill
Watson
Fairfield Ave
St. Vincent’s Hospital
J. B. Keenan
Harmony St
Ambassador Page on Country Life in Education Study
Washington reports Walter H. Page, U S ambassador to Great Britain, calls country life the nation’s greatest problem. A Bureau of Education bulletin “Education in the South” quotes him urging rebuilding rural life and linking virtue to the soil. He lauds southern education propaganda and the education in the south conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Walter H. Page
Great Britain
South
United States Bureau of Education
Conference For Education
Innocent Man Beatty Searched In Martin Murder Case
New York police sought George Beatty as a possible link to the murder of William G. Martin, Toronto milliner. Detective Fox found no connection between the Beatty in Bir and the New York suspect, noting the Beatty in New York was in another city and could not illuminate the case. Martin was strangled in a West 57th Street rooming house. broadcasts described missing inmates of the house.
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George Beatty
New York
William G. Martin
Toronto
Bir
Fox
Beatty
Martin
West 57Th Street
Negro preacher's prayers for rain bless Torrington
Special to the Farmer Torrington August 16 Rev Joseph Murphy former pastor of the A M E Zion church has earned a local rep as a rain maker He may seek an east west post Judge Gideon H L Welch pressed for missionary subscriptions claiming rain could come by prayer after a night of prayer Torrington saw rain though nearby villages did not His collections were sizable John Keating cashier Bridgeport Gas Light Co visits his brother Vincent L Keating at Plympton House Watch Hill BI
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torrington
Joseph Murphy
A. M. E. Zion Church
Eas West
Gideon HL Welch
John Keating
Bridgeport Gas Light Co
Vincent L. Keating
Plympton House
Watch Hill
Prenatal Care Monograph Launches Child Welfare Bulletins
The Children's Bureau begins a series on the care of children with a monograph on Prenatal Care. Miss Julia C. Lathrop notes infant mortality as a key incentive, citing Census data and the need for maternal guidance. Prepared by Max West with wide review from physicians, nurses, and mothers, it targets the average mother to promote hygiene and healthy living. Partner Want Ads. One Cent a Word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children's Bureau
Department’ S Labor
Bureau
Julia C. Lathrop
Wilson
United States Census Bureau
Bureau of the Census
Children’s Bureau
National Congress of Mothers
Max West
J. Morris Slemons
University of California
Workmen Injured as Elevator Lifts Load at Plant
At the Wilmott & Hobbs plant of the American Tube and Stamping Co on Hancock avenue an elevator fell several stories after heavy bar iron was loaded. Two laborers were injured and removed privately for treatment. company officials could not disclose identities or injury extent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmott & Hobbs
American Fube and Stamping Company
Hancock Avenue
City
J. EB. Hair
Old Tracks Remain On William Street In City Plan
Streetcar service will run tonight on the new East Side line from Congress Street bridge through Crescent and Noble avenues. East bound cars operated last week, today workers finished the west bound run, and the William Street line will be discontinued though rails remain for possible future use via East Washington Avenue. The company will keep its tracks in East Washington Avenue and may resume service when a new Pequonnock river bridge is built.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress Street
Crescent and
Noble Avenues
William Reet
William Street
East Washington Avenue
Pequonnock River
Girl 15 Tosses Apple at Car Hitting Woman in Eye
In Greenwich on August 18 Frieda Warnick aged 15 appeared before Judge Tierney in the borough court and was placed in the care of a probation officer after throwing a green apple at a moving auto in protest over a horn tooting. The apple struck Mrs Leopold Barzaghi in the left eye causing pain and eye damage. Mrs Barzaghi left for Europe on the same day and remained under medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
Frieda Warnick
Tierney
Parker
Leopold Barazaghi
New York
Shippan Point
Stamford
Byram’s
Portchester
Warwick
Frieda
Bar
Requisition Case Involves Fred Panone In New York
Connecticut issues a requisition signed by Gov Baldwin for Fred Panone alias Baker held in Tombs New York City. New Haven police accuse him of black hand practices and seek recognition by the governor of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Panone
Baker
Tombs
New York City
Baldwin
Hartford
New York
Panone
New Haven
Weather Indications for New Haven and Connecticut
Forecast calls for generally fair and warmer conditions tonight and Sunday in New Haven and statewide. Moderate southwest winds accompany the fair spell with showers reported in the lake region and southern states. no distinct storm system east of the Rockies. Temperatures stay high in the corn belt as conditions favor fair weather locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Connecticut
Lake Region
Oklahoma
Aia
Mississippi
Tennessee
Corn Belt
Rocky Mountains
Doctor Budau Denies Bridgeport Vacation Report
Dr. John H. D. Budau today denied a Bridgeport newspaper report that he will take a month off from Bridgeport. He states his current practice demands his attention in the city and he has no plan to vacation at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. D. Budau
Bridgeport
Budau
Dr. Monahan Leaves Hospital to Resume Practice
Dr. David H. Monahan, who recently underwent an operation at St. Vincent's hospital, has improved enough to leave the hospital and return home. He expects to resume practice very shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David H. Monahan
St. Vincent's Hospital
State Field Day of Tierney Cadets Held in Hartford
Hartford August 16 annual state field day and parade of Tierney Cadets drew about 1100 members. Bishop John J. Nilan spoke at St Joseph Cathedral morning service and a city parade followed. Athletic contests and drills occupied activities at Colt Park this afternoon. The note about a world trip at 25 miles per hour adds a curious aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tierney
Hartford
John J. Nilan
St. Joseph's Cathedral
Colt Park
Fairfield County Event Notices on August 16 1913
Local listings note Lanp on Main Street Fairfield Avenue and Cannon arena Bridgeport Conn host a event Saturday August 16 1913. Weather forecast shows fair conditions and warmer tonight and tomorrow.
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Main Street
Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport
Conn
Kodak Vacations and Cameras Ad Prompt Fun
The advertisement touts Kodak and Brownie cameras as essential for summer trips. It sells a range of models from Brownies to Special Kodaks with prices from 1 to 65 dollars and notes film development and mail service, promising boosted vacation joy and preserved memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kodak
Daniels Presents Pennant to Idaho in Naval Ceremony
Newport Rhode Island August 16 Secretary Daniels presented the target practice pennant to the battleship Idaho, the crack ship of the navy, and praised the crew’s peparedness. He recalled Woodrow Wilson’s naval ambitions and urged constant readiness, while hinting at broader duties beyond coastal duties.
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Newport
R. I
Daniels
Idaho
Woodrow Wilson
Naval Academy
New Jersey
Washington
Murderers hunted by police in two Pittsburgh cases
Pittsburgh detectives search for two murderers after two fatal crimes in 24 hours. Pauline Loos, a Crafton schoolteacher, was found in the Allegheny River near Varona after an assault and drowning. Nicholas Rifardi was shot on Washington Street, with three companions detained. a fleeing gunman opened fire, killing him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Pauline Loos
Crafton
Allegheny River
Varona
Nicholas Rifard
Washington Street
Retorti
Detected arrest of detectives in Erie riot
Ten men were jailed after a riot in Erie Pennsylvania last night during a ten month molders strike. Among the detainees are two private detectives George E Hall and Kenneth B Lapsly and strikebreaker Alexander Orewski charged with shooting with intent to kill. Hall posted $1000 bail. others remain in jail with seven rioters. Joseph Nowak identified as leader was recently released from prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
George E. Hall
Kenneth B. Lapsly
Alexander Orewski
Hall
Joseph Nowak
Funeral for Lucius Mills Held at Fairfield Avenue Home
The funeral of contracting plumber Lucius H. Mills drew a large crowd from his Fairfield Avenue home at 3 o clock with attendance from Masonic and Shriners bodies. Rev. George F. Pente cost led services and Knights Templar conducted burial. interment at Mountain Grove cemetery.
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Lucius H. Mills
Fairfield Avenue
Corinthian Lodge
Lafayette Consistory
Hamilton Commandery
Knights Templar
Pyramid Temple
Nobles of the Mystic Shrine
Pequonnock Lodge
George F. Pentecost
Darien
Frank W. Marsh
W. F. Hobbs
R. T Whiting
Henry Atwater
BE. W. Fairchild
Cc. F. Coe
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Eaton Accused Of Illegally Keeping Auto Truck
Harmon Yount Co of New York sues John A. Eaton in superior court alleging possession of an automobile truck by Eaton is unlawful. Plaintiff demands the machine and $100 damages. Case returnable at the September term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John.a. Eaton
Harmon, Yount & Co
New York
Eaton
Service-value trunks and suitcases offered for long use
A catalog of trunks and suit-cases emphasizes service value for money, detailing three-ply basswood and duck covered steamer trunks, canvas and cowhide cases, leather and fiber options, with prices ranging from 2.50 to 15.50 and sizes 22 to 38 inches. Third floor.
Funeral notices from St Charles and local churches
Equiem mass at St Charles church conducted by Rev Fr Callahan with music by Miss Price and singers Misses Havarilla and Fox. Numerous floral tributes and attendees from New York and Brooklyn. Bearers listed. Interment at St Michael's family plot. Also funeral of George W Jackman from North avenue with service by Rev F A Dillingham, burial in Barre Vermont. John Henry Meyers funeral from Pacific street home at St George Church, interment Mountain Grove. Frederick M Streton’s funeral from Walker Banks chapel with burial at Mountain Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackman
George W. Jackman
North Avenue
Barre
Stonday
Fr. Callahan
St. Charles
Miss Price
Havarilla
Fox
New York
Brooklyn
James McManus
John McGuire
Edward Keating
William Dillon
Joseph Keating
William Keating
St. Michael's
F.A. Dillingham
Church of the Redeemer
John Henry Meyers
Norwalk
John Meyers
Pacific Street
St George's Episcopal Church
Frederick M. Stretton
New Haven
Walker & Banks
B. J. Cram
Christchurch
Woman Rescued After Gas Route Suicide Attempt
Waterbury August 16 Mrs Wiliters Jolly aged 27 attempted death by gas in Fuller Annes home. The smell alerted porter Benjamin Boyar who broke in and notified police. She was hospitalized at St Mary's with a chance to live. Approximately a week earlier she separated from her husband amid a summer millinery sale at Mid Summer Clearance Annie Of Summer millinery at Bhlon & Co 1105 Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Wiliters Jolly
Benjamin Boyar
Goor
St. Mary's Hospital
BH. Flon & Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Death’s Door
G. W. Moulton
Colehan
St. Mary's Church
Anthony Colchan
Wheeler
Catherine B
Wallace A. Wheeler
Gem Avenue
Mt Grove
John Rece & Son
Boquets
Haveine
Stratfield
Wien
Hughes & Chapman
Stratford Avenue
Country Life
Washington Avenue
Girl
Apple
Auto
Woman
DR. Budau
DR. Monahan
Howland Dry Goods
Susan Keating
John J. Keating
East Avenue
Meriden
Howland Dry Goods Coo
J. Craft
Mounlee Grove Cemetery
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