Local Fight Fans Eye Young McAuliffe Bout
Local fight fans anticipate a 10 round bout between Young McAuliffe and Canadian featherweight Frankie Fleming at the Auditorium South Norwalk next Tuesday under Twin City Athletic Club. Fleming, the Canadian featherweight champ, has beaten top contenders like Houck Wagner and Leary, while McAuliffe trains hard for a potential national spotlight and possible title shot. An undercard featuring bouts between local fighters adds to the big night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAuliffe
Frankie Fleming
Auditorium
South Norwalk
Twin Cuy Athletic Club
Fleming Teethe
Canada
George Kirkwood
St. Louis
Cere
Tommy Houck
Young Wagner
Leary
Billy Fitzsimmons
Iganee
Bey
All Pomsorial Pariers Poll
Gary Tener
The
Amazons
Fe and K. Cigar
Obituaries and funeral notices from Dec 1912
A string of death notices and funeral arrangements from this city dated December 1912. Entries mention residents and relatives tied to St Peters and St Michaels cemeteries, with services at local churches and family residences. Names include Saieg egréch, W. W. Hall, William J. Reed, John Lester, Thomas Ward, C Alfred Heinze, and others. Burial locations include Lakeview and Mountain Grove Cemeteries, with service times and addresses noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Plerpoint
Lakeview Cemetery
Paarrhurst
L Ra
William J. Eed
Jorn Lester
Orange Street
St. Mary's Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Themas Ward
Jends
Worden Avenue
St. Peter's Church
St Michael's
C. Alfred Heinze
Rourke & Rourke
Main Street
Mountain Grove
Hibernians consolidate into Bridgeport Division 1
The Ancient Order of Hibernians in Bridgeport will merge Divisions 1 2 and 3 at a Park theatre hall meeting tomorrow at 2 PM. The new Division No. 1 will have over 500 members and adopt by laws with officers to be chosen. Charter members include John Cull, John Seery, and William O'Toole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Hibernians
Bridgeport
Park Theatre Hall
John Cull
John Seery
William O'Toole
Martin Burke
Eaenasdin Baet
Lavomas
Sam Clifford
John J. O’nell
John Cullina
Pinus
New York City
Order
Connecticut
Fairfield County Debt Reduction Reported
Fairfield county commissioners reduced the debt from 145000 to 130000 by buying 15000 county bonds. They extracted 8000 from the general surplus and 39000 from the sinking fund to complete the purchase, with the bond holder’s name not announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield County
Magna Charta Lodge Minstrel Show Delights Large Crowd
Magna Charta Lodge Sons of St George presented its second annual minstrel show at Eagles Hall drawing about 1200 attendees. Interlocutor James Walker drew praise, while musical director W P Price guided the chorus through a varied program including medleys solos duets and comic numbers performed by Fred Walker Fred Rawlinson C L Harrison C A Hodinott Vic Carbodine William Wardman J Polland and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles’ Hall
Magna Charta Lodge
Sons of St. George
James Walker
W. P. Price
Fred Walker
G. Wilford
C. L. Harrison
C. A. Hodinott
O'Brien
Vic Carbodine
Garden of Beart
William Wardman
Messrs
Rawlinson
Barwise
J. Polland
Sonn
Burns
Miss Riker Debut Ball at Stratfield
Several hundred guests from this and other cities attended the reception for Miss Edith Riker at the Stratfield to mark her introduction. The ballroom was decorated with netting and floral effects as Bentley’s orchestra played. Miss Riker wore a white charmeuse gown with shadow lace and rhinestone accents. Mrs. Riker assisted in receiving. no dancing cards were used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Riker
Edith
Stratfield
Bentley
Miss Riker
Senator Cummins Plans Rehabilitation of G. P.
Washington reports a plan to rehabilitate the Republican party via a national meeting adopting a new declaration of principles. Senator Cummins of Iowa is credited with the idea, with governors like Hadley of Missouri endorsing it for Taft era reform. The notion envisions a conference including regulars and progressives to decide party management. Philadelphia notes signatures of 58 signers of the Declaration of Independence sold for 15,100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cummins
Towa
Taft
Gov. Hadley
Missouri
Philadelphia
Billiott F. Danforth
Jewel Thieves Sought in Park Avenue Robbery Case
Police sift every lead in the Allan W. Paige mansion jewel theft. A complete inventory shows valuables exceed prior estimates and thieves may fence gems through a reputable broker. Detectives McCarthy and staff sweep rail and motor routes, with a $500 annual budget and reports of a $250 investigator bill dispute. A revised list names the jewels and a substantial reward is offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan W. Paige
Park Avenue
Birmingham
Lkely
Frst
Edwin McCarthy
Chicago
Bridgeport
Texas
McCarthy
Middle West
John H. Russell
Epaak
A . Ot Ees
Paige
Two Damage Claims Filed Against City for Injuries
Attorneys for Michael Sanko and Annie Addenbrooke filed damage claims with the city clerk. Sanko alleges a decayed limb from a shade tree struck his head on Kossuth Street on April 23, 1912, cutting his head and causing the loss of three teeth. Addenbrooke says she fell on an icy sidewalk in front of the Warner building on March 21, 1942, fracturing her leg above the ankle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Sanko
Annie Addenbrooke
Sanko
Kossuth Street
Chamberlain & Hull
Miss Addenbrooke
Ehe
Warner Building
Select Grand Jurys to Hear Murder Cases
The grand jury to hear five murder cases next Wednesday was drawn. Sheriff officials summoned twenty-two jurors from cities including Danbury Fairfield Huntington Trumbull Stamford Easton and Norwalk to consider charges against Joe Buonamo Frank Pezzichemi James Motti Nettie Palmer William Hayes and a baby death case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Vollmer
J. N. Near
John O’rourke
C. B. Stillson
P. H. McCarthy
Newtown
John Hawkins
R. C. Hitchcock
Fairfield
Pred Botsford
L. W. Booth
Huntington
James W. Porter
Joseph E. Cuff
Danbury
William Shelton
John Hinckley
Easton
Frank S&s. Grown
F. T Buxbee
South Norwalk
Joseph W. Tucker
E .S. Fairchild
Trumbvell
Joseph G. Houghton
H. & Miller
Stamford
Joe Buonamo
Frank Pezzichemi
James Motti
Rose Cavalieri
Nettie Palmer
William Hayes
Solemn Reception of New Members of Children of Mary
The Sacred Heart parish will host the annual solemn reception of about 60 new Children of Mary members tomorrow at 7:30 PM. Some 250 members total are expected, with vespers opening the exercises and Rev. Ernest Wilson of St Thomas Seminary preaching. Special music by Mrs Moliie Daly Ogren’s choir. New candidates will recite pledges and make a consecration to the Blessed Virgin, all in black gowns with white veils and gloves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children of Mary
Sacred Heart
Sacred Heart Church
Ernest Wilson
St. Thomas’ Seminary
Hartford
Moliie Daly Ogren
Maine Relics From the Maine Camp Displayed at Whist
The Spanish War Veterans preserve relics from the wreck of the Maine now at the Cuban coast. Items include a recoil spring from a rapid fire gun and ventilator parts, encrusted with rust and sea shells. Commander Deitz guards them for public exhibition at Colonial Hall on December 11 during a military whist and dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thie City
Maine
War Department
Arlington National Cemetery
Davidson
G. A.B
N. W. Bishop
Cassius W. Deitz
Bishop Camp
Colonial Hall
Broad Street Hill to Be Improved
A force under Acting Superintendent Hanson began work on Broad Street Hill today to clear dirt and rubbish and repair the foot of the hill. The Park Board plans permanent improvements to beautify the area, long an eye sore to locals. Residents suggest a moving stairway for George C. Waldo Jr. of Parkview Square to park his rideless bicycle at night.
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Hanson
Broad Street
Park Board
George C. Waldo, Jr
Parkview Sauire
NW Entertainers for Prof Atlas Cabaret
Prof James Atlas, owner of the Hotel Atlas, returned from Boston today with contracts signed by concert singers and other artists who will join his cabaret shows. Notably Miss May Buck, who will debut Monday, has appeared with top Boston hosteleries. Atlas promises a real New Year sensation for patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Atlas
Hotel
Atlas
Boston
Miss May Buck
Miss Buck
Prominent Bridgeport Businessmen Plan Compl Dinner
Bridgeport's leading businessmen arrange a complimentary dinner at the Stratfield in honor of 8. 7 Poli, the theatre magnate, on the opening night of his new house. E. T. Buckingham chairs the committee with Archibald McNeil Jr., H. H. Jackson and F. W. Bolande on the dinner group. The event will be stag with a cabaret show by opening night players.
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Bridgeport
Poli
Stratfield
New House
E. T. Buckingham
Archibald McNeil, Jr
H. H. Jackson
F. W. Bolande
Sailor Rescued After Fall From Wall Street Dock
While intoxicated deck hand Lawrence F. Reardon on the New York and Hartford Steamboat Company walked off the Wall Street dock last night. Sailors on the Rosedale heard his cries, pulled him from the water, and he received stimulation at the Emergency hospital before being moved to Lakeview to dry his clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence F. Reardon
New York and Hartford Steamboat Company
Wall Street
Rosedale
Lakeview Roe
Easton farmer shot in self defense after home invasion
Charles Lobdell 51 of Aspetuck claims he shot Arthur Allen 23 of Easton to protect himself after being attacked at his home. Allen died later. Lobdell stayed in Stratford to await coroner action as authorities weigh self defense against alleged provocation by the Allen family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Charles Lobdell
Easton
Virelli and
Wheeler
Aspetuck
Arthur Allen
Lobdell
Elan
Rowe Wheeler
Stratford
Mainstreet
Phelan
Charles Allen
Lordgell Farm
Arthur
Ogden
Lobdell Place
Pees
Fairfield County
Fairfield
Herbert
H. H. DeLoss
Platt
Ernest
L. E
Allens
Herrie
Eijer
Lorddell
Ernie
Neighbors
F. J. Adams
Bridgeport
Garlick
Fr. J. Adams
Bridgeport Hospital
Rourke
Christmas Spirit Rules All In Decembers Store Ad
The advertisement proclaims the power of Christmas spirit that guides shoppers and staff alike. It urges holiday buying now while stocks are fresh and varied, highlighting calm, thoughtful planning and a generous month of December.
Columbia Princess Special at $60 in Gra fonda line
The Columbia Princess, part of the Regents Gra fonda family, is a small elegant console with graceful French design. It offers pure tone, adjustable volume, and smooth silent motor operation, finished in mahogany or quartered oak, priced at $60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Grafonda
Howland Dry Goods Co. Man Charged in Lobdell Fracas
Rourke to take charge of the body and deliver it to Richards Undertaking Co. The elder Lobdell showed police a badly swollen head and claimed a blow from Starking Allen caused the swelling. Police see possible self defence. coroner action pending as State police await coroner Phelan’s decision.
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Phelan
Object to Transfer of Balint's Liquor License
A remonstrance filed with county commissioners opposes Louis Balint's plan to transfer a liquor license from Lesko court to 465 kk avenue. Fourteen names appear, including Rev. John Lakacs of Bostwick avenue and Vincent Koch of 484 Bostwick avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Balint
Lesko Court
Kk Avenue
John Lakacs
Bostwick Avenue
Vincent Koch
Thief Enters Clothing Store on Main Street
A clothing shop owned by William R. Hurley at 1154 Main Street was robbed early Thursday. Entry was gained with a key and few clothes were taken, with no attempt on the cash register or safe. Estimated loss about 50 dollars. police are investigating why valuables were largely untouched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Hurley
Main Street
Laborers Rescued After Steel Ingot Collapse At Factory
Two laborers pinned under several hundred pounds of metal at American Tube and Stamping Co. yards at Railroad and Hancock avenues were rescued after an ingot pile shifted. Dr. C. R. Curley treated contusions and abrasions as workers from 193 Pine Street escaped with minor injuries. A larger metal pile nearby posed a further collapse threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Tube and Stamping Co
Railroad and
Hancock Avenues
C. Leba
G. Gobosboj
Pine St
C. R. Curley
Schoolmates Pallbearers at Garrity Boy's Funeral
The body of Joseph Garrity, run down and killed by a truck on Park Avenue Wednesday, was taken to Derby for burial with six playmates serving as pallbearers. Rev. Thomas Mooney of Sacred Heart Church officiated at services at the home of the boy's aunt, Miss Elizabeth Ward, 605 Park Avenue. Pallbearers were Willie Nelson, James Tyer, Daniel O'Brien, Frank McGuire, Joseph Woods and Thomas Keez.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Garritty
Park Avenue
Derby
Buriel
Thomas Mooney
Sacred Heart Church
Elizabeth Ward
Willie Nelson
James Tyer
Daniel O’brien
Frank McGuire
Joseph Woods
Thomas Keez
Boy severes artery during street football near factory
While playing football beside the Bridgeport Metal Goods factory at Spruce and Howard avenues, 16 year old Joseph Amsock of 121 Dewey Street severed a middle artery in his right wrist. Dr. H R Bennett attended him and he was taken home by city ambulance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Metal Goods
Spruce and
Howard Avenues
Joseph Amsock
Dewey Street
H. R. Bennett
City Ambulance
Obituary and fire accident notices from Bridgeport
Obituary listings report the death of Thomas Ward an eight year old Bridgeport resident at 7 Wordla avenue leaving four children Mary T Thomas J Agnes and John B Ward Mrs Mary A Reardon widow of James Reardon also died this morning at the home of her son in law Eugene H Byrnes 212 Poplar Street leaving one son Daniel and two daughters Mrs F H Byrnes and Mr Alfred Foes A gold watch with chain and a pocket charm bearing J C was found under smoke in the hallway near the Rogers Clothing establishment after an early morning fire a card with the name Mrs William Room 141 Howe Street was found in the vest and the item is held subject to claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Ward
Bridgeport
Wordla Avenue
Mary T
Thomas J
Agnes
John B. Ward
Mary A. Reardon
James Reardon
Aingering Ulness
Eugene H. Byrnes
Poplar Street
Daniel Reardon
F. H. Byrnes
Alfred Foes
City
J. C
Rogers Clothing
William Room
Howe Street
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Young M’auliffe
Mill
South
Norwalk
Laurel
James Horan
Laurel Rop
Ing
John Rece & Son
Main ST. T.l
Journetic
Hughes & Chapman
Hibernians
Senator Cummins
Jackak
Olks
Broad ST. Hill
FROF
Gider
Howland
Malm Street
Fairfield Svrenes
Asd
Cannon St
Conn
Iit
Howland Dry Goods CO
Balint
William Wiams
Stearns
Blue Ribbot
Genttle
Stillman Street
J. McCullough
Griffin-Staples Co
Staples Com
Hicks Griffin
Matthew J. Bowen
Patrick J. Coughlin
Francie H. Rizy
Wiliam J. Gerrity
Frank T. Staples
Germany
Man's League of the People’s Presbyterian Church
Laurel Avenue
Herman G. Wiemer
German Reformed Church
Congress Street
Garrity Boy
Boy Severs Arter
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