Died in City Passes. Obituary Notices From 1912 and 1943
Notices record deaths of John on aged 68 in 1912 and James Wheeler 70 years old in 1943 with funeral details from residences on Orchard Street and Main Street. Also Bradley N Banks 74, with funeral arrangements at Hough Avenue home and Lakeview Cemetery, reflecting local obituary notices and schedule information.
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John On
Orchard Street
Satur
Rch
Bari
James Wheeler
1St
Conn. Cavalry
A.J. Knapp
Main Street
Art. Banks
Bradley N. Banks
George H. Madden
Hough Avenue
Lakeview Cemetery
Inquiry on Grand Trunk deal and New Haven ties grows
A House committee of seven will investigate the Grand Trunk deal and potential Sherman Anti Trust violations involving New Haven and related entities. The inquiry will examine causes for the halt of the Southern New England Railway project in Massachusetts and Rhode Island and probe for alliances or financial arrangements that restrained competition, interlocking directors, stock manipulation, overvaluation, unsafe roadbeds, and related issues, with funding from the House contingent fund.
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O’shaunessy
House
New Haven
Grand Truns Tem
New England
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Esid
Hotel Atlas Hosts Novel Cabaret Show Evening
The Hotel Atlas in Bridgeport features a vaudeville cabaret with five performers two men and three women staging songs dances parodies and monologues from dinner until midnight. Spectators admire the lively acts and the dining crowd lingers for the entertainment and atmosphere.
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Bridgeport
Circus Night at Elk Club Delights Local Lodge Crowd
Elks Club hosts Circus Night promising one of the most enjoyable and successful affairs. An auction sale follows on Saturday at 7:20 featuring damaged millinery, household items, furniture, fabrics, and more from Adams Express shipments. Daniel P. Keane acts as auctioneer at 129 State Street corner Main.
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Elks’ Club
Adams Express
Daniel P. Keane
State Street
Main Street
Democratic Senators-Elect Coner Today Meet at Taft Hotel
The Democratic Senators-elect meet this afternoon at the Hotel Taft by call of Senator-elect George M. Landers of New Britain to hear reports from steering committees and subcommittees on a direct primaries bill, workmen's compensation act, and governor attitude on party planks. Whitcomb McNeil Newman attend. Governor Baldwin reportedly favors adherence to the state platform. Door keeper posts may be discussed. lawmakers oppose higher compensation beyond regular salaries. Senator McNeil Jr. visits with Senator Sanders, Democratic caucus choice for Senate President.
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Taft
George M. Landers
New Britain
Whitcomb, McNeil
Newman
Baldwin
General Assembly
Senate
McNeil, Jr
Sanders
Democratic Caucus
Colored youth admits assault on white woman in Stamford
James Tanner, son of the town hall janitor, confessed to criminal assault on Wolf, 85, a white woman, in a Summer Street backyard at 6 a.m. He seized her, threatened with a knife, dragged her to the rear, and she reported the attack after returning home. Police traced Tanner via three fragments found at the scene.
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Stamford
James Tanner
Wolf
Summerstret
Tanner
Mrs Robertson May Contest Revocation of Drugstore License
Mrs Wilma Bachman Robertson's druggist license at Woman's Drug Store 870 Main Street is revoked by the Bridgeport Board of Pharmacy by unanimous vote. The license will not be restored until February next. A City Hall hearing featured the full board with J A Leverty C E Gladding and A L Wood. Robertson plans possible appeal claiming no law covers the alleged sale to the youth. The ruling forces her to employ a licensed pharmacist to dispense drugs.
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Bridgeport
Board of Pharmacy Commissioners
Wilma M. Bachman- Robertson
Main Street
Pharmacy Commission
C. E. Gladding
Hartford
A. L. Wood
New Haven
le Eace
Burglars Victim Tells Sensational City Story
Leonard Rich saloon keeper reports a bold Friday burglary at Crescent avenue and Hallett street. Robbers forced a rear window, emptied a cash register, ransacked an upstairs room in front of three sleeping inmates, and stole over $60 in cash and other small items before exiting via the front. Police pursue several clues as they identify plundered goods found in rooms shared with James Canfield.
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Leonard Rich
Crescent Avenue
Hallett Street
James Canfield
Rich
Thieves Seize Horse From Shelton Sanitarium Stables
Early morning thieves entered the Shelton Sanitarium stables and stole a young horse tied to an antique two seat survey. The rig was used to flee toward Bridgeport and later found deserted near Mrs. Catherine Flanagan’s veranda. Court Officer Finnegan recovered the property claimed by the institution’s superintendent.
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Shelton Sanitarium
Bridgeport
Catherine Flanagan
St. Michael’s Cemetery
Christopher Finnegan
Roof Burned Off Stratford Barn in Fire
Stratford. Dec 12. William A Stage of 20 Harris street rushed to his haymow after hearing a crackling upstairs and found flames. Stratford fire department fought the blaze amid a heavy wind but could not save the upper part of the barn or its roof which burned away.
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Stratford Barn
Stratford
William A. Stage
Harris Street
Stratford Fire Department
Howland's TM Announces Evening Shopping Hours
The notice from Howland's TM in Malm Street and Cannon Bridgeport outlines store hours starting Wednesday the 18th with evening openings through Christmas. It urges morning shopping for those who can, citing calmer, more satisfactory selections and less hurry as the weather turns colder.
Fresh and Dainty Voile Waists Atop Second Floor
A shipment of fresh and fine voile waists arrives to attract shoppers with new models from high neck to sailor styles. Decorated with lace and velvet ribbon, these dainty garments are marketed as attractive gifts and additions to a woman’s wardrobe, appealing to those seeking novelty. Prices noted at two dollars, urging timely purchase as opportune inventory.
Waltham watch sale advertised with full 10 year guarantee
An advertisement markets a Waltham watch priced at 7.85 dollars in a gold filled case with a 10 year guarantee. The notice touts the watch as a special attraction on the main floor front, highlighting dependable wear and a choice of plain or fancy cases.
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Waltham Watch
Gloves for warmth and style priced to fit
Glove selections include angora wool gauntlets reaching the elbow in white heather or oxford for 1.50, lined kid gloves for comfort, and 16 button length embroidered silk dress gloves priced from 1.50 to 3.50. Center aisle rear.
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Oxford
Flowers that last a lifetime as gifts and corsages
Vivid artificial flowers praised for natural perfume-like appearance and lasting quality. Violets, roses, orchids, lilies, and ferns touted as stylish corsage decorations and muff or scarf adornments. Prices range from $2.25 to $2.50.
Skates and sweaters for the cold season sale
A local ad promotes Winslow skates and sweaters with prices from 45 cents to 5 dollars. It highlights hockey styles, girls skates, boys and children options, skating shoes, and warm sweaters for humans and dogs, noting sizes from 10 to 20 inches.
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Winslow
Delightful Toy Dolls Display Tops City Shop Shelf
Dolly is queen of Toyland in this cheerful ad style notice. It lists numerous doll items from 25 cents to several dollars including kid body dolls, jointed dolls, character dolls, doll house furniture, kitchen and tea sets, Go-carts, beds, robes and dresses. A special lot of dresses and kimonos and underwear is priced at 10c. Third floor.
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Dolly
Santa
Kaptin Kiddoo
Howland store offers $4 to $10 gifts on men’s suits
Howland clothing store in Bridgeport announces a limited time offer giving men gifts valued from four to ten dollars. Buyers can receive multiple gifts, with suits and overcoats from Hart Schaffner & Marx and Kuppenheimer at sale prices of fifteen dollars. Regular stock includes $19 to $25 suits and overcoats, with sizes from 34 to 52.
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Howland Clothing Store
Howland
Bridgeport
Howes
Prince Pis
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Kuppenheimer
Ae Hart Schaffner & Marx
Kuppenheimer & C
Stratford prize fight witnesses called at county court
Witnesses from Howland Dry Goods visited Stratford County Court to confer with State's Attorney Judson. Cases to be taken up after Stratford and Dan murder cases. a Sunday August 25 fight in Stratford led to arrests of promoters and spectators.
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Stratford
County Court House
Atttorney Judson
Dan
Open Aftr
O Neil to Succeed Scofield as Jailer
Dennis E. O Neil, longtime clerk of the Board of Charities, will become jailer at Fairfield County Jail succeeding William Scofield who retires after 34 years in the role. Sheriff William Vollmer appointed O Neil, effective January 1. Likely successor as charity clerk is Thomas Hallen, currently helping the Board of Assessors with title searching.
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Board of Charities
Common Council
State Central Committee
Scofield
O'Neil
Thomas Hallen
O’neil
Bridgeport Forge Co
O'Neill
Dennis E. O'Neil
Fairfield County
William Scofield
William Vollmer
Board of Assessors
Capt Ghas Smith Dies in Norfolk VA
In Norfolk Virginia this morning Captain Ghas Smith formerly worked at Lake Torpedo Boat Co and was known locally. He is survived by his widow Mrs Hattie Smith of Hartford and two sisters Mrs Sophia Dietrich and Mrs Minnie Knupfer, plus a brother Fred Smith of Jackson. Several others intend to sue for damages over the New Haven road wreck.
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Norfolk
Smith
Lake Torpedo Boat Co
Hattie Smith
Firth
Sophia Dietrich
Minnie Knupfer
Fred Smith
Jackson
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Stueuitin
Detfy Matt Whiskey CO
Rochester
N. Y
James Horan
Holly
John Beck & Son
Matin
Hughes & Chapman
Stratford Avenue
State OF Connectic
DI Dorbort
Martha Senak
District of Bridgeport
Andro Senak
Jackson's
Hotel Atlas
ELK Club
Austin St. Warren
Railroad Ave
Main St
Coner
Robertson
Malm Street
Conn
Howland Dry Goods
THE
Howland Dry Goods CO
Capt. Ghas, Smith
Norfolk, VA
Maromul
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