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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1913

Page

5

Death Notices for Watson and McGraw in City

In this city on December 1 1918 James Watson aged 53 years 11 months 16 days. Funeral at 544 Fairfield avenue Thursday December 8 30 am with mass at St Augustine's Church at 9 am burial St Michael's cemetery. Edward McGraw died December 1 1912 aged 69 years 1 month 16 days funeral at 115 Benham avenue Wednesday at 3 pm burial Park cemetery.

Watson James Watson Fairfield Avenue St. Augustine’s Church St. Michael's Cemetery Edward McGraw Fia Jate Benham Avenue Park Cemetery

Deaths and Funerals for Multiple Local Residents

Funeral services or obsequies were conducted for George Turney at his home 30 Sanford Avenue with Rev. George M. Brown officiating. Interment followed at Mountain Grove cemetery. Separate services were held for Mrs Catherine Conran at Nelson Freshour’s residence 384 Barnum Avenue then a Requiem Mass at St Charles Church. George B Finch died at 221 Colorado Avenue with Mass at St Peter's Church and burial at St Michael's cemetery. Edward McGraw died at 115 Benham Avenue after illness. he was a machinist aged 69. Jennie Ziegler, wife of William H Ziegler, died at 27 Beardsley Street and was to be transported to Stockport New York for interment after prayers.

George Turney George M. Brown Sanford Avenue Frederick Long Charles Callahan Arthur Seeley E. Cory Gillman James Tyrrell Edward M. Parker Mountain Grove Cemetery Catherine Conran Nelson Freshour Barnum Avenue St. Charles’ Church Father McGivney Jessie Murray May Foley Lilian Fox Joseph Taylor Albert Perry Edward Coffee Gustave Weir St. Michael’s Cemetery George B. Finch Colorado Avenue St. Peter's Church Father Kelly The Elks, Beagles Camp Dewey Woodmen of the World St. Michael's Cemetery Thomas F. O’brien Patrick Byrnes John McGuire Thomas Stephens Thomas McGovern Charles Tulley Edward McGraw Benham Avenue Jennie Ziegler William H Beardsley Street Stockport N. Y

Union Laborites Try to Settle Strike in Indianapolis

A Central Labor Union committee of teamsters chauffeurs and affiliated crafts began efforts to end the strike peacefully. The group met after midnight following last night's union meeting, with William G. Beatty stating no procedural decision had been reached at this stage.

Indianapolis Central Labor Union William G. Beatty

Uncollected Garbage Complaints Across City Streets

Health department offices received multiple complaints this morning about uncollected garbage from S74 and 224 Washington avenue end 123 Harral avenue. A complaint yesterday afternoon cited 249 Vine street. Residents of Wade Terrace were accused of cleaning cesspools and dumping contents on the surface.

Department of Health Washington Avenue Harral Avenue Vine Street Wade Terrace

Cascarets Ad and Local Notices Collide in Page Mix

The clippings advertise Cascarets for constipation with claims of quick morning relief, plus a Poultry Show notice for December and multiple small ads. Items include real estate, dressmaking help, a bookkeeping job, and fur sales with terse price cut offers and contact details.

Republicans Elect Walker President Aldermanio Board

Five Democrats abandoned their party caucus and voted with Republicans as Alderman Daniel H. B. Walker was re elected president of the Common Council by a 16 to 8 vote. Alderman Moran led the Democratic票 nominating Walker with Moran the caucus choice.

Common Council Daniel HB. Walker William J. Moran Walker Moran Thomas J. Hungerford Page Rank W. Long Robinson Wilson John H. Casey Peter J. Umstatter Twelfth Frank J. Clancy Fourth District Callahan Third Thomas J. Hungerford Oreon Democratic Party Welker Walter

Dr Helene Knabe Death Claimed By Her Own Action

Shelbyville Indiana December reports Dr Helene Knabe of Indianapolis killed herself, defense lawyer Henry F Spaan contends in the William B Craig murder trial opening. Spaan denies any intimate or marital promise between Craig and Knabe, and says Knabe was despondent and threatened suicide.

Shelbyville Ind Helene Knabe Indianapolis Henry F Spaan William B. Craig Knabe

Weather forecast for New Haven area

Generally fair tonight and Wednesday in most areas with cloudy spells. Connecticut expected cloudy conditions with light to moderate northeast and east winds. Disturbances off Florida and Texas bring cloudy and rainy weather to regions from Florida to Virginia and in the southwest districts. Pleasant weather in northern districts with moderate temperatures east of the Rockies.

Wew Haven Connecticut Florida Virginia Texas Rocky Mountains

Emergency Hospital Cases and Masonic Gatherings

Emergency reports cite three injuries from yesterday and Sunday. Harry Johnson fell 40 feet from Congress street bridge and received five stitches for a laceration above the left eye. Richard Drake sought help for a back injury and possible spinal fracture after an unspecified incident. Abraham Olson sustained a probably fractured rib after a Sunday morning fall on Stratford avenue. Meanwhile Masonic activity rises with several events: Hamilton Commandery No 5 holds its annual conclave December 5 at 8 pm in Masonic Temple. Jerusalem Chapter No 18 convocation December 5 at 7 30 pm for the Mark Master Degree with Horace W. Eddy set to inspect work. Corinthian Lodge No 104 meets December 9 at 7 20 pm for officer elections.

Harry Johnson Middle Wall Streets Congress Street Bridge Water Street Richard Drake Golden Hill Street Hamilton Commandery Knights Templar Masonic Temple Jerusalem R. EH Horace W. Eddy Connecticut Corinthian Lodge

Holiday books bloom in a grand book shop display

Delighted readers find a vast holiday selection with special bound books gift sets for girls boys and children. Listings run through travel, fiction, and world portraits with many titles and prices from 1.25 to 5 dollars, highlighting famous authors and illustrated editions.

Nee Smn

Mowland Dry Goods stock rally opens trading day

New York December 2 opening stock market rallied from stagnation as buying accelerated. Early losses were brief and demand for favored shares pushed prices above the prior close. Coal stocks led gains with Reading, Erie and other prime issues advancing about a point.

New York Reading Erne Eric

Reception pleases Navy official in Rome

Thomas Nelson Page the US ambassador to Italy received a letter from Admiral Cameron McR Winslow expressing satisfaction with the reception given to officers and men of the American battleships during their stay in Italy.

Rome Thomas Nelson Page United States Italy Cameron McR Winslow

President Asked South for Christmas Visit

President Wilson is considering invitations to spend his Christmas vacation in Columbia South Augusta Georgia or a place near Corpus Christi Texas. He will not decide which to accept until just before he is ready to go.

Washington Wilson Columbia D. C Augusta Corpus Christi Tex

Giant wave injures passenger on steamship Minneapolis

New York December 2 a giant wave on a heavy gale struck J H Mavins of Lidgerwood NC as he walked the lower promenade deck on the steamship Minneapolis. He was swept 50 feet, badly bruised, confined to his stateroom, and later taken by ambulance to a hospital where doctors predicted a few days of recovery.

New York Minneapolis J. H. Mavins Lidgerwood N. C

Doll Family Convention At Toyland In Toyland

A whimsical report of a doll convention featuring diverse doll families from Baby Doll to Mamma and Papa, with delegates from various nations and creatures. It lists prices for dolls from 50 cents to 12 dollars, plus accessories and new head replacements, highlighting 23 inch bisque dolls and all wood varieties on the third floor of Toyland.

Congress of Nations Congress of Dolls Esquimaux Hen Allwood Dolly Toyland

St Vincent sewing class set to meet. volunteers thanked

The regular St Vincent's Sewing class meeting is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon with Mrs John Cody Jr as chair. Past month chair Mrs Charles Deas thanks helpers including Mrs John Cody Jr and others. The group reports 90 towels 34 sheets 16 surgical bags 123 gowns and seven curtains produced. Also notes local visits, travels and church society meetings with multiple residents mentioned.

St. Vincent's John Cody Charles Deas, Chaiirman John Cody, Jr George Hart Frances Arnold John Bray Albert MacDonald Thomas McMullen James O'Neil J. T. King James Dargan

Aged Woman's Story Arouses Sympathy Of The Authorities

An elderly woman wandered into headquarters disoriented and claimed to be Annie Dolan once Mrs Annie Egan. She said she married John Mlahnery in Waterbury, later returned to Ireland, then to America seeking funds from a former husband. Authorities are attempting to verify her tale and arrange possible transfer to Lakeview.

Déore Po- Nee Ife L i J. A. Hasel Annie Doran America Waterbury John Mlahnery Kings County Ireland John Dew John Wefpon Dowpet Watertary Bridgeport Picey Ant Strest New York Investige Morrissey

Forty‑Niners club elects officers at Algonquin dinner

NARAMORE HEADS '4%vs. Members of the 'Forty-Nine club cri fm the Algonquin club rooms last sig for their annual dinner. Twenty eight members were present and after the meal proceeded to the election the following officers: President Weank jr Waramore, vice-presidents, Charles J. and Frank J. Hughes, rotary and treasurer, Duane E. Brews historian, Louin K. Gould, chet jlain, J. T. MacAlpine, post-laureem, H. J. Seeley. Besides speeches, Judpe L. BH. Fuller read a poem suppierery tary to that delivered last year. J. Hughes, F. C. Clark and others Toade addresses. The 'Forty-nine club is composed of residents born that year.

Cri Algonquin Club Sig Weank jr$Waramore Charles,j Frank J. Hughes Rotary Duane E. Brews Louin K. Gould Chetjlain J. T. MacAlpine Post-Laureem H. J. Seeley

President nominates foreign officials in Washington

Washington December 2 President nominates Brandt Whitlock of Toledo as minister to Belgium and George P. Williams of Boston as minister to Greece and Montenegro. Winfred T. Denison of New York is renominated secretary of the interior for the Philippines.

Washington Brandt Whitlock Toledo Belgium George Pred Williams Boston Greece Montenegro Winfred T. Denison New York Philippines

Izumo Expected In Honolulu En Route To Mexico

Japanese cruiser Izumo moving toward the Mexican coast is due to arrive in Honolulu Saturday, signaling a Pacific theater movement during December. The transit highlights ongoing naval posture in the region as observers await further orders.

Honolulu Izumo Mexico Conan

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