Arthur W. Slie Receives Decree in Upper Court
In a civil superior court session Arthur W. Slie of this city obtained a divorce from Annis B. Slie. He claimed his wife was a co respondent in the Dunham v Dunham action involving Frances Dunham and Newton Dunham. The Dunhams’ domestic troubles and suit were intermittently described, with allegations of friendship continuing after April 1, 1815.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances
Dunham
Newton v. Dunham
Street Furniture Cealer
Arthur W. Site
Annis B. Site
Civil Superior Court
Bile
Dunhams
Sie
Sue
Estate Secret in Bridgeport Hydran Property Saga
A fragmentary report describes confidential discussions over bonds or options tied to a Bridgeport hydra asset. An unidentified speaker, Mr Dan Snobars, asserts options are only a dream and hints at withheld details about an proposed scheme in the area. Estimated values approach nearly a million dollars, with state authorities referenced in relation to the Bridgeport project.
Moody Pinch For James Erwin Lectures At Wirt Methodist
Bertram O Moody fills in for James Erwin Moody substituted at the Wirt Methodist lecture on the Pacific stage. He spoke to an audience that had come prepared to learn discussing California and the crisis of half party. The lantern slides aided the talk and a plan was made to continue in New York City on Monday. The speaker will reside with sister Mrs George Sloward on West 69th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Mooty
Wirt
James WW. Erwins
California
Crisia
Pacific
Moody
New York City
George Sloward
Weat 69Th Street
Fragmented 1916 notices mix obits and classifieds in city
Dec 1916 city notices mention a widow mourning son James Kell at Sacred Heart Soul and Michael's cemetery interment. Other items include Bennie M O Connor death, a barn ad for two stalls, and a Bridgeport mortgage plan offer. Notices place names, times, and addresses in a cluttered OCR batch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kena
Aden
Rick Kell
James
Kelly
Sverus
Sacred Heart Soul
Michael's
Mary DB
Baward J. Walsh
Suneems
J Street
St. Charlie's Church
St. Michaela Cametary
Auto Plunges Through Fence at Washington Bridge
An automobile carrying several persons plunged through a wooden fence at Washington Bridge this afternoon. Police received a report via telegraph. The car, en route from Milford to Bridgeport on the Ferry road, had steering gear failure and rescue efforts were underway at press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Bridge
Inserae Tes
Milford
Bridgeport
Department Commander Visit To G A R Post In Bilas Howe
Charles Griswold Guilford Conn department commander of the Grand Army of the Republic and his staff will visit Bilas Howe Jr post No 3 this city next Thursday afternoon. The post meeting opens with brief business then a banquet at 5 o clock served by Howe post members. An expected 60 or 7d post members will attend. On the first Thursday evening in January post No 3 with Franklin Bartlett camp No 11 Sons of Veterans will join in a joint installation of 6
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Griswold
Guilford
Franklin Bartlett
Sons of Veterans
Detective Imposters Stole Money in Monsey Diversion
Hendrickson of California posing as a New York detective entered a Golden Hill home on Water streets at 10 85 am. He flashed a badge and challenged locals to take his money. A colored man known to the police grabbed the cash and fled. Forty five dollars missing. Ettyerson of 515 Water street arrested as material witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srson. Hendrickson
California Street
New York
Golden Hill
Water Streets
Eanes
Ettyerson
Water Street
Will of Doctor Carter Estimated at Eight Thousand
The will of Doctor Carter, long known as a herbal dispenser, is admitted for probate with an estimated estate of about 8 000. Widow Mattie Carter receives the homestead on Wheeler Avenue for life, then it is divided between Carrie and Isabella. He leaves 500 to daughter Redelis Ann Carter, 6 to sons Robert J and William Carter, and equal shares to other daughters Carrie and Isabella. Bridgeport Trust Co. named executor. Local rumors place the total estate near 50 000. hearing date not set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aes Carter
Jane
Carrie Lovilla Carter
Judee
Mattie Carter
Wheeler Avenue
Carrie
Isabella
Ann Carter
Robert J
William
Carter
Bridgeport "Trust Co
North
Eindi
Recovery of Auto Victim Doubtful, Seek Car Driver
Mrs. Catherine Kearns, 53, ex-fire commissioner’s widow, was struck and left in critical condition outside St. James H C church in Stratford. She suffered possible skull fracture, two broken legs, scalp lacerations, and body abrasions after an auto hit and run as she waited for a trolley en route to Bridgeport. State Policeman Rows Wheeler found her unconscious on the roadway. she was rushed to Bridgeport Hospital where an operation was performed. No clue to the autoist yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Kearns
Jas
Connecticut Avenue
St. James’ H.C. Church
Stratford
Bridgeport Hospital
Kearns
Frat House Burned at Hamilton College Campus
Clinton N Y Dec 13 The Sigma Phi fraternity house at Hamilton College was burned causing about 60090 in losses. Four students escaped by jumping from the second floor to the ground in the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Sigma Phi
Hamilton College
Coal wagon driver accused of theft in Stratford incident
Thomas Hancert of 34 Beardsley street reported to police that Harvey Martin of 585 Water street, employed by Hancert as a coal wagon driver for Ira Gregory Coal Co., took seven dollars collected after delivering coal yesterday on Stratford Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hancert
Beardsley Street
Harvey Martin
Water Street
Hancert
Ira Gregory Coal Co
Stratford Avenue
Sentence for Harry Root Held on Theft Charge
Harry Root of Springfield, formerly with the Graphophone Co, was initially sentenced to six months in jail for theft, but the term was changed to six months on probation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Root
Arry Root
Sprinefela
Anf
The
Graphophone Co
Frisbie Purchase Misstated In Seeley Tract Deed
The town records overstate Frisbie's purchase of the Seeley tract in Brooklawn, listing a large front on Sterling place and Dewey street. In reality Frisbie bought 100 feet by 200 feet for 7000 dollars with a 3000 dollar minimum home cost, while H L Blackman & Son recently acquired the larger tract for development as a restricted one family neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Frisbie
Seeley
Sterling Place
Dewey Street
H. L. Blackman & Son
Fairfield Avenue
William Seeley
L. Blackman & Son
Bridgeport
Maplewood
Hazelwood Avenues
Clinton Avenue
Frm
East Main Street
Huntington Road
Obituary notices from Trumbull and area deaths
Obituaries record the deaths of Thomas Brelsford of Trumbull at 43, widow Wiltose Costello. funeral for William Costello at Cullinan Mullins parlors with Rev. Bowen. Susan O Kane Kelly dies at 70, survivor son James P. Kelly. Patrick H Hills funeral from 67 Cedar Street with floral tributes and a Dodrt Marina delegation. Minnie E Banks dies in New Haven. Eliza Sisk Daskam funeral from East Main Street home with Paulist Fathers mass at St Marys. services include Rev J Hughes, Rev Moore, Rev Conway, and choirs. remains laid to rest at Lakeview Cemetery. Berkshire Life vp J H Daskam noted. Britain recognizes Carranza government in Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan O'Kane
Kelly Susan O'Kane
Patrick Kelly
Lafayette Street
Patrick BH. Ellis
Patrick H. Hills
Cedartreet
Co. Ww. Areson
Trinity Episcopalae
Dodrt
Marina
Lakeview Cemetery
E. Banks
Minnie E
Welter P. ‘Banks
New Haven
Mr. Williams
Eiwmza Sisk Daskam
Eliza Sisk Daskam
John H. Daskam
East Main Street
St. Mary's Church
John J. Hughes
New York
Paulist Fathers
Mozart
F. M. Munich
Spaskem
Lakeview
Sohn
Murphy
Richard ©. Moore
D. Dy
Stephen Kans
Daskam
Hust Main Street
Mr. Daskam
Berkshire Life Insurance Co
Deskem
Waskam
Belpmeet
British vessel catches fire rushes to port
The British freighter Tyninghame bound for Liverpool halted near New York after fire broke out in her hold No 4 soon after leaving Quarantine. She returned amid smoke, anchored off the Statue of Liberty, with 3740 ton capacity and sugar cargo for the British government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Liverpool
Narrows
Anchorage
Erie Basin
Brooklyn
Tyninghame
Hall Steamship Co
London
Stratford Roused By Gun Fight of Police and Yeggs
In Stratford at the post office a dawn gun battle with two armed burglars left windows shattered, a safe damaged, and nitro glycerine used to blast a strong box. Chief Judson and State Trooper Wheeler led the chase, yeggs fled toward the railroad station, with authorities estimating losses of stamps and cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Judson
Rowe Wheeler
Wheeler
Judson
King Street
Stratford Center
Bova É Corso
Main Street
Indson
lIng
Mra Bove
Alman
Juddy
Milford
James Maher
W. B. Jol
Stratford
Bristol
Bridgeport Post Office
C. F. Greene
F. J. Breckbill
Stratford Ost
Weather Forecast for Bridgeport on December 11, 1915
Bridgeport weather report for Saturday predicts cloudy skies tonight and Sunday with probable snow. Temperature guidance not provided. Public notices archive style brief reflects early 20th century meteorology brief.
Toyland Delights Boys and Girls With Dolls and Toys
America-made dolls and a wide array of playthings fill Toyland. Dressed dolls from 25¢ to 7.50, wooden dolls up to 5, toy houses and carriages, doll beds, wardrobes, furniture, and play sets priced 10¢ to 11.50. Trains, engines, and vehicles from 10¢ to 10.50, guns, drums, blocks, and Erector sets spark creativity. Teddy bears, animals, Noah’s Ark blocks, and story-prizes add variety. Numerous games, puzzles, and novelty items range from 10¢ to several dollars, inviting imaginative play for boys and girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Dolly
Howland Dry Goods Robbery and Local Fire News
The Howland Dry Goods store robbery ends with $1,600 recovered while $4,000 remains in the strongbox. A bystander recounts police actions, noting gunfire during the pursuit. Separate reports cover a street accident involving George F Pendergast, who hit a boy with a bakery wagon and saw the child taken to hospital, deemed unavoidable by witnesses.
Baker's Wagon Strikes 8-Year-Old Boy on Cannon Street
Eight-year-old William Hanley of 636 Park Avenue was struck and run over by a Baker wagon traveling from behind an automobile driven by E. J. Miller of 3043 North Main Street on Cannon Street opposite Howland Dry Goods Co at about 11 this morning. The boy sustained serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Miller
North Main Street
Cannon Street
Howland Dry Goods Co
William Hanley
Park Avenue
Fire in Closet Damages Home Slightly
A fire in a clothes closet at the rear of a stove in Thomas Carrolls home at 134 Walgley Street started when an overcoat touched the hot stove. The blaze, reported at 11 this morning from box 34 at North Washington and Housatonic avenues, caused slight damage and brought an alarm from the fire department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Carroll
Walgley Street
Washington
Housatonic Avenues
Also Mentioned on This Page
Arthur W. Slie
Plutger
Dan- Snobars
Giacioscty
Atrepe
Milan Dol
Bridgeport Hydran
Bertram O. Moody
James Erwin
Oconnor
Bennie M. O'Connor
Annes
Price
J. A. Li
Eas
Mortgase
Particulars Corporation
Broad Street
Fairman and
Gunte
Lady's Saas
Mies Jolie O. Morrill
Berane Hisctric Co
G. A.B
SAY Employe
Frisbie’s
Thomas Brelsford
Trumbull
Trumbul Road
Mr. Brelsford
Great Britain
Carranza
Mexico
Yeggs
Conn
Toyland
Tron
Mysto
Hirduston
Bry Boy
Howland Dry Goods
Yeges
Bill Wey
Bill
Pattlefer
L Automobile
George F Pendersast
J. H. Beaudry
St. Vincent's Hospital
Pendergast
Ernest LaPan
Hough Avenue
Mver Messures
Atennan & Britigh
Arctic
Engine Co
Baker
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