Obituary notices of Louise Latham and others in city
Funeral services for Louise C. Latham widow of G W Latham were held at 3 pm at 335 Washington Avenue with Rev Stephen Fish Sherman Jr presiding. Burial followed at Mountain Grove cemetery. Other deaths include Frederick Albrecht of 143 Alice Street with services at William Lieberum & Son and burial at Park cemetery, Elizabeth Graether of 287 Lindley Street, Catherine Kiernan of 882 Wood Avenue, Abigail Spencer of Stepney, John A Higgins of 310 Nichols Street, and Owen E Doran of 186 Tom Thumb Street. Burial and services occurred at multiple local churches and mortuaries with several prayers and rituals observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise
Latham
Louise C
G. W. Latham
Washington Avenue
Stephen Fish Sherman, Jr
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Frederick Albrecht
Alice Street
William Lieberum & Son
Paul F. Clement
St. Paulus German Lutheran Church
J. C. Tuthill Camp
Park Cemetery
Elizabeth Graether
Elizabeth
Wrenk Graether
Lindley Street
St. Patrick’s Churcoh
John J. Keane
Albert Luddington
Edward Morris
William
Catherine Kiernan
Catherine
James Kiernan
West End
Wood Avenue
Kiernan
Ireland
St. Augustine’s Church
William Casey
Thomas Enright
Howard Spears
Mary McDonald
New York
John
Peter
James Siernan
Beechwood Avenue
Abigail
John Spencer
Stepney
Faugters
Delia
John Seaman
Sadie
Robert Blake
Theresa
George Lackner
Josephine
Ereving Hazen
Ber Les
August G. Baker
John A. Higgin
E. Johan A. Higgins
Nichols Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
Mr. Higgins
Christopher
Bridget
Mr. Mary’s Church
Hagies
Taree Brothers
Joseph
Thomas
Norwalk
Conn
Fred
Patrick
Anma Rock
William Street
St. Charles’ Church
Dee
John A
Stratfopa Avenue
Trappers Profit From Winter Fur Shipments Across States
Hiram F. Beebe shipped over 6 000 fur skins valued above 5 000 dollars from Canaan to furriers in New York New England and Canada The first winter consignments include red fox gray fox skunk muskrat coon mink wild cat otter and ermine with prices varying by species Beebe a veteran buyer ships about four consignments each winter and supplies major furriers across the region Trapping remains profitable in Connecticut with plentiful foxes muskrats coons and skunks Still other notices offer a lost purse and job ads for hosiery sales and rentals of local houses and cottages
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Canaan
Hiram F. Beebe
Beebe
Connecticut
New York
New England
German light cruiser runs sea blockade
British Admiralty said a disguised armed German merchant vessel was sighted in the North Atlantic on December 4. The log of the captain has stirred local shipping circles and boosted calls for convoying merchant ships.
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Admiralty
North Atlantic
Baltic Arrives in New York and World News Notes
The steamship Baltic from Liverpool reaches New York. Financial movements include 520000 in gold withdrawn for shipment to Spain and 2150 for Argentina. A quarter century of railroad trespass deaths and injuries is cited. The Woodrow Wilson Independent League reports 47119 in receipts and 46409 in expenditures.
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Baltic
White Star Line
New York
Liverpool
Spain
Argentina
Woodrow Wilson Independent League
Mornings Gain Value for Christmas Shopping
Daily shopping finds mornings increasingly valuable for buyers. Shoppers are more alert and selective, stores are less crowded and Christmas wares easier to obtain. The message urges choosing a time that suits both customer and retailer.
Victrola and Howland Sealed Records Ad
Promotes Victrolas and Howland Sealed Records as perfect instruments and records. Highlights small upfront cost and easy monthly payments. Claims sealed records are never played and offers in Fourth Floor showroom access by elevator.
Striped silks and crepe de chine on third floor sale
Rich new silks in broad Roman stripes and ground tints attract buyers. The display features 32 inch wide silks at 2 dollars per yard, striped taffetas at 1.50, plain taffetas 1.50, crepe de chine 1.50, georgette crepe 1.75, silk poplins 0.85 per yard, all on the third floor.
Flowered silks for Christmas work at two dollars a yard
A promotional notice describes flowered silks as rich fancy work with a garden of colors. It notes deft hands prepare for Christmas, with many yards to be used in the next two weeks. Colors include pink yellow blue green all priced at two dollars per yard.
Fine wool velour coats at half-price per yard
Readable catalog item noting fine wool velour for coats at $2.50 per yard, identical to higher priced stock. Describes rich colors burgundy plum dark green brown navy black and mentions other woolen dress goods from $0.59 to $2.50 per yard with serges poplins and chinchilla fur coat fabric at $5 per yard.
Gift ideas travel sacks and luggage on third floor
A Victorian advertisement offers traveling bags and suitcases in black cowhide and leather, with steel frames and brass bolts. Sizes range from 15 to 18 for bags, 18 inch men’s bags priced at 10 to 15 dollars, suitcases at 6.50 to 6.50 with 24 inch size, and lighter matting bags for women from 1.50 to 3.00.
Vacuum Cleaner That Cleans with Durable Electric Power
A sturdy electric vacuum cleaner offers thorough floor cleaning with a rotating brush, corner and wall edge reach, and tangle resistant design. It runs on a strong GE motor, includes attachments, and sells for 37.50 as a practical gift for mothers who do their own work.
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General Electric Company
Laundry by parcel post becomes Bridgeport novelty
A newcomer in Bridgeport uses parcel post to send his laundry to Philadelphia and receive it within the week for a small fee. The Howland Dry Goods Co reports many similar out of town washings. Grappiers from Ansonia meet the local Y M C A wrestling squad in a dual tonight at the new gym with top amateur wrestlers and many supporters expected.
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Philadelphia
Bridgeport
Next Weher's Weather and Neighbors in City
A States army officer on furlough visits the city. He is described as a nephew of Clerk Sid ney N. Lockwood of the common pleas court and recently stationed in Honolulu. Lieut. Baker is identified as the son of Mrs. C. H. Baker of 122 Cottage street.
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Sidney N. Lockwood
The
Common Pleas Court
Honolulu
Lieut. Baker
C. H. Baker
Cottage Street
Elopement Case Sparks Large Legal Dispute
The case centers on Sprung girl and her elopement with Renee a Christian minor, opposed by her Jewish parents. Separate probate action names Dr Joseph Keeley as executor of Catherine Fagan in a will valuing about 2000 with life use to Edward Fagan and remainder to Keeley, with appraisers Owen Burns and James Rock.
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Bridgeport
Miss Sprong
Reneece
East Side
Edward F. Fagan
Central Avenue
Catherine F. Fagan
Joseph F. Keeley
Hawley Avenue
Miller
Dr. Keeley
Dorothy Keane
Owen Burns
James Rock
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Fazors
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Seeree
RB. Whitney
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D. R Whitney
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Harmony St
Warner Bidz
Fairfield Avenue
Park and
Arch St
Liberal
Norristown
City
Stratford
D. R. Whitney
P. D. Conway
Cincinnati
Oak Avenue
Myrtle Beach
Milford
George Haskin
Brown Brothers Co
Rochester
N.Y
Univer- Bale Import Co
3Rd St
Numismatic Bank
Dept
Fort Worth
Texas
Zalingers Auto Express
Barnum
Wood Ave
North End
Fenigar
Bowers
Warner Bidg
A. m
Oe St
Seem Mats
Bath
Lampon
Warner
Gorath
Lient
Joseph EB. Kuhn
Berlin
Washington
Joseph Newton
Cedar Rapids
City Temple
London
Edward N. Hurley
Federal Trade Commission
State Bank
Winslow
Neb
Omaha, Neb
Gen. McIntyre
Congress
Pennsylvania Public Service Commission
Archangel
Russia
Alfred F. Muller
Boston
Kenosha, Wis
New Republic
Jack
Earth
Bridgeport, Conn
Cas
Victrola
Howland
Howland Dry Goods CO
Weher
Reucco
Cepureau
Hind Jil
Jame
Finlie Meadwead
Bec
Hmvt
Baker
Lieut
Lester BD. Baker
United
Probate Court
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