Death of Bridgeport Butcher Charles M. Biltz
Charles M. Biltz a long time Bridgeport butcher and prominent German citizen died suddenly of heart disease at 61 after feeling ill on returning home from a theater. He arrived in Bridgeport in 1869, built Bommos & Biltz, survived by widow two daughters and a son, three sisters, and was active in politics fraternal and religious circles. He will lie in state at the German Reformed church before funeral services.
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Siltz
Charles M. Biltz
German Reformed
Con- Breas St
Park Cemetery
Bridgeport
Warren Street
Mr. Biltz
Moving Picture Theatre
C. D. Meeker
State Street
Biltz
St. John’s Lodge
F. and
A. M
Hamilton Commandery
No. 5
Knights Templar
Pyramid Temple
Nobles of the Mystic Shrine
Concordia and
Orion
German Reformed Church
City Court Cases Include Non-Support Plea For Crane
Harry W Crane a violin teacher and mov ing picture theater performer of 115 Gilbert Street was arraigned before Judge Thomas C Coughlin today. He was ordered to pay $6 a week for a year and post a 400 bond or face six months in jail. Attorney Chas H Shapiro defended. Non-support charges against Paul Toth of 693 Bostwick Avenue were continued until tomorrow under bonds of 150 with Attorney Charles H Shapiro seeking the continuance.
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Harry W. Crane
Gilbert Street
Moving Picture
Thomas C. Coughlin
Chas. H. Shapiro
Paul Toth
Bostwick Avenue
Charles H. Shapiro
Mayor Pursues City Liability Under New Compensation Act
Mayor Wilson asked City Attorney Pullman to investigate the city's liability under the Workmen's Compensation Act and to report recommendations for action to ensure compliance with the law. In Montclair New Jersey December 4 Miss Louise Hinck opposed six fellow male board of education members, calling plans for a 500000 high school extravagant.
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Wilson
Pullman
Montclair
N. J
Louise €. Hinck
Board of Education
Prize Tango at Rakoczy Hall Saturday Night
A local event at Rakoczy hall offers first prize of a gentleman’s gold watch and a silver brush set for ladies. A private loan of 1500 dollars with mortgage on valuable city property as security is advertised by a Bridgeport based lender, care of E. Security.
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Rakoczy Hall
Bridgeport Farmer
Rebel Leaders See End of War in North Mexico
Juarez Dec 4 rebels say days of fighting in northern Mexico are numbered. Villa says northern war ends due to bankrupt federal forces. Rebels plan a civil government with border customs rules, uniform currency, and independent administration in the north. Territorial governors named. Terraza chosen as Chihuahua governor. Villa to push south toward Mexico City while Carranza handles civil affairs.
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Juarez
Mex
Mexico
Francisco Villa
Federal
Chihuahua
Constitutionalist Party
Neuva Laredo
Piedras Negras
Eagle Pass
Mexico City
Villa
Carranza
Sylvestera Terraza
Terraza
Mayor Promises More to Fix Main Street
Danbury mayor cites unfulfilled promises from Bridgeport and Danbury Railroad Co. to repair Main Street after contractor work. John Sanders, company president, says crushed stone shipments are limited and lanterns are being stolen by local teams, delaying progress. He notes rail guard removal will be addressed, while obstruction and signals linger awaiting materials.
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John Sanders
Danbury
Bridgeport & Danbury Railroad Co
North Main Street
Sanders
Wilson
North End Improvement Association
Nicholas Tespios
John E. F. Jones
Frederick Antone
Common Council
Bridgeport
Danbury Railway Co
Main Street
Horse Tavern Inn Reservoir
Obituary notices from Bridgeport and area deaths
George W. Stoddard a North End resident carpenter aged 41 died at St Vincent s Hospital after pneumonia widow Margaret Breen sister Mrs Eugene Grace Stratford Annie widow of Patrick McGuire died at 343 Warren Street age 48 funeral today for Miss Mary McNeill age 72 at Bridgeport hospital services at home of niece in 93 William Street interment Oaklawn Johanna Donovan 405 Atlantic Street Sacred Heart parish lifelong resident died yesterday survived by two daughters two sons and four brothers Mary Meehan several relatives note: a separate false claim about Swedish girls converting to Mormonism debunked by local pastor Waterburyene
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Donovan
Jehannah
John Donovan
Atlantic Street
Sacred Heart Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Jane McGuire
Annie
Patrick McGuire
Warren St
Wryllis Place
St. Charles
Stoddard
George W. Stoddard
Carson Court
St. Patrick’s Church
Canaan
Henry Fanning
Norwalk
Anna
Albert Practzel
Wailich
Mary Walsh
Tyrrell
Danbury
Charles B. Pickering
Graulich
Stamford
George A. Granu- Holasy
Winsted
Mary
Joubert Holesy
Ae ‘Torrington
Hali
New Canaan
Thomas W. Hall
Bethel
William J. Allen
North End
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Oceanerees
Margaret Breen
Eugene Grace
Stratford
Warren Street
Ireland
Mary McNeill
Bridgeport
P. J. Sculley
William Street
W. H. Holman
Oaklawn
South End
Johanna Donovan
Sacred Heart Parish
Patrick Carroll
George Maloney
Ohn
Edward
John
Edward Meehan
James Meehan
New Haven
Patrick Meehan
Yonkers
Warm Weather Coats Push Sale Despite Low Demand
The maker of women’s coats faces slow sales as warm weather reduces demand and dealers hold large inventories. A store received a batch offered at marked-down prices, featuring quality fabrics and tailored workmanship. Coats come in black, blue, gray, brown, and taupe with styles like astrakhan-like boucle and velour finishes, ready Friday with many items valued up to twenty dollars.
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Astrakhan
Christmas store spreads the true spirit of giving
A reflective piece on Christmas joy, urging putting children first and sharing happiness through the season. It highlights Toyland for kids and the store’s role in serving all ages with prompt courteous service, inviting readers to let the store help them embrace the spirit.
Russian overcoats offered in varied styles for boys
Dollars buy extra coats for boys with prices ranging from 3 to 7.50. Sampeck coats in sizes 214 to 10 feature tweed herringbone cheviot and melton options in brown tan gray oxford gray blue and other shades. Coats are in good condition, lined with serge or flannel, and promise durable service. former prices 6 to 10 dollars, now five to 8.50 dollars.
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Melton
Ali
Howland Dry Goods Case Involves Rearrested Horse
Deputy Sheriff Charles B Mara is drawn into a lawsuit over a bay horse named George Dewey. The sheriff allegedly attacked the horse at a stable while serving papers. Jacob Kleinburger claims ownership and seeks replevin and $200 damages in the common pleas court.
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George Dewey
Charles B. Mara
George
Jacob Kleinburger
Common Ages
Kleinburger
Fireman Perishes in Boston Lodging House Blaze
A deadly blaze at the Dew State House on Hanover Street suffocated Ed Carroll a fisherman. About ten Nether lodgers escaped as fire claimed another life in the incident following yesterday's Arcadiante catastrophe. In Huntington L 1 a misprint notes Amaza Biggs winning 1000 by error with Dominick Chaputes connected to motor cars.
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Boston
TY See
Tomy
Ed Carroll
Carroll
Dew State House
Hanover Street
Huntington
Comenw
Amaza Biggs
Dominick Chaputes
Hee Motor Cars
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Frederick S. Rahrig
Park Avenue
Jene Robinson
Robinson
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Harmony Street
St. Patricks Church
Laurel
Srower
John Reece
Boston Ferns
Hughes & Chapman
Stratford Avenue
Brees Connectiqcn
Riss
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H. R. Remington
East Main ST
Nobie Ave
Marketman
St. Anthony’s Hall
Colorado Avenue
North
Hartford
Waterbury Iene
Fairfield Avenues
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Fairfield Avenes
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