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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1910

Page

3

Died in this city December 13 1810 Celina A Fairchild

Obituary notice for Celina A Fairchild aged 34 years 3 months 3 days funeral at 337 John street December 25 in the afternoon burial Nichols cemetery. Also brief funeral notices for Cornelius Bogardus and Gustaf H Johnson with addresses dates and burial plans.

Celina A. Fairchild John Street Nichols Cemetery Bogardus Cornelius Bogardus Riends Pembroke Street Lakeview Cemetery Johnson Gustaf H. Johnson Armstrong Place St. Charles Church St. Michael’s Cemetery Trumbull Lewis and Martha Nichols Fairchild

Chemicals Used To Battle Blaze At Myrtle Court

Firefighters from No. 9 engine company battled a daytime blaze that spread through five rooms in an apartment building at 9 Myrtle court. Capt. Freyler led the chemical line as 60 gallons of chemical agent were deployed to control the fire, which originated in a bathroom. Damage is estimated at $300. the property belonged to the E. E. Hawley estate and the cause remains undetermined.

No. 9 Engine Company Joseph Malmuth Myrtle Court No. 9 Company Capt. Freyler E. E. Hawley

Corbin Estate Valued At 1.84 Million In New Britain

The Philip Corbin estate inventory filed in the local probate court shows a total value of 1,840,444.73 dollars. Real estate amounts to 49,200 dollars with the majority in stocks and bonds. he owned 7,296 shares in the American Hardware Taenovation.

New Britain Philip Corbin American Hardware Corporation American Hardware Taenovation

Public Hearing Sought on Street Sprinkling Policy

Director Kenny urged property owners to attend the public hearing tomorrow night in the Common Council chamber before the Streets and Sidewalks committee to decide whether to discontinue or continue sprinkling in front of their houses.

Kenny Common Council Aldermanic

Probate Court notice of estate claims in Bridgeport

State of Connecticut District of Bridgeport probate court December 10 1910 Estate of John Gaffney late of Bridgeport deceased six months from date for creditors to exhibit claims for settlement Those neglecting to present properly attested accounts within time will be debarred from recovery All indebted persons requested to pay immediately to Jane Gaffney T13s Pixec

State OF Connecticut District OF Bridgeport John Gaffney Bridgeport Court of Probate Jane Gaffney

Danbury Pastor Accepts Call to Bridgeport Church

The Rev Everett A Barnes pastor of Danbury's Methodist Episcopal church has accepted the call to become pastor of the Washington Park Methodist Episcopal church in Bridgeport at the start of the conference year next April. His decision surprised many and he will depart Danbury after a year of strong pastoral work that gained broad affection. Barnes, previously from Brooklyn, NY, impressed both his congregation and wider community as energetic and highly capable.

Danbury Everett A. Barnes Methodist Episcopal Church Washington Park Barnes Brooklyn N. Y New York East

Induced Woman Withdraws Breach Suit In Court

In Bridgeport a breach of promise case brought by Martan Iversen of Brooklyn against Edward Gannon was halted after Sheriff Max Cohen allegedly coerced Iversen into signing a withdrawal and releasing Gannon from county jail. Judge William H. Williams condemned the conduct as overreaching and imposed an order to return the withdrawal papers to Iversen. The suit remains pending with Gannon later securing new bondsmen and released from jail. Attorneys Bent, Bartlett, and Cohn will file responses. next hearing set in two weeks.

Jugie William H. Wiliams Civil Superior Court Martan Iversen Brooklyn Edward Gannon Max Cohen Miss Iversen Gannon Cohen East Main Street Miss Iverson Bridgeport Attorney Shannon Sheriff Cohen Bent Superior Court

Cartridge Company to Entertain Salesmen

The Union Metallic Cartridge Co plans to entertain its global sales force in January. Representatives will be housed at the Stratfield with 100 rooms reserved. The week closes with a shore dinner for visitors and factory heads at Lehmann's shorehouse on Seaview Avenue.

Union Metallic Cartridge Co Stratfield Lehmann Shorehouse Seaview Avenue

At Belmont Musical Comedy Delights Bridgeport Crowd

Bridgeport's Jackson’s theatre hosted the premiere of At Belmont a tuneful merry musical comedy. James F Mahoney and Edward J Madigan led a clever cast of local talent with strong singing dancing and staging. The show drew large crowds and may return soon to satisfy demand.

Mr. Madigan Mr. Mahoney Belmont Jackson's Belm@pt James F. Mahoney Edward J. Madigan Ginger Madiran Mahoney George Finklestone Walter Damrosch Bridgeport Belmont Park New York Pelmont Barry Burdick A. B. C. Club Sorority Minstrels Pav Harry Frank Conney Joseph Parry Joe Becker Lester Burdick Parner Jim Downey Fred Mooney Harry Brown Mike" Osborne Tut Jones Sammie Desser Pearl Blackman Emma Freedman Miss Freedman Tiger Love Pony Ballet Gladys Goodwin Marie Wershaw Doris Keith Ethel Woodruff Eddie Donnelly James Mahoney Milfred Cogill Inez Terry Tommy Clancy Eddie Madigan Madigan Jimmie Brady George W. McCormick Paul Rever Besse O’brien Grace Benham Milford Eddie Madison Edward O'Brien William J Joe Hero Miss Legere Ruth Franklin Theresa O'Brien South End al Taylor James F. Keegan Lucille LaRue May Legere Lucille Tom Clancy Charles R. Dickerson Miss O’bren Ellerd Heaphy Edward Hart Patrick Boland Patrick Buckley Godfrey Schorndorf Edward Fahey David Harringon Thomas Watmough Aubrey Boyland the Jockies David Harrington William A. McAuley Daniel Reardon Prof. Quilty Dorleska Chaffee Alice Thompson Marion Cooney Ethel Carr Mildred Celly Jennie Hanley

Mother of ten insane would kill children

Mrs Catherine Powers wife of J R Powers of 115 Colorado Avenue a mother of 10 children was moved to Lakeview home insane ward last Sunday then returned home where she developed a mania to poison her children and shoot herself After examination she was committed to the State hospital at Norwich The family is well regarded Mrs Powers is about 45 years old.

Catherine Powers J. R. Powers Colorado Avenue Lakeview C. H. Hoyt H. R. Bennett State Hospital Norwich Powers

Obituary notices and funeral services for local residents

The funeral of John McCullough of 92 Summer street was held at Sacred Heart church with a high mass. Deacon Father Judge and sub-deacon Father Sweeney assisted, and a Holy Name Society delegation accompanied the body to St. Augustine's cemetery. Margaret T. Smith, Delia A., widow of Seth B. Squires, and Celina A. Fairchild also noted in obituaries with funerals or interments listed, including St. Marys and Mountain Grove cemeteries and local church services.

John McCullough Summer Street Sacred Heart Church Father Mooney Judge Father Sweeney de Sweeney Hs Church Margaret Cummings Jesus Miss Cummings Lennon St. Augustine's Cemetery Holy Name Society McCullough James London Patrick Murphy Harry O'Hara Michael McPadden Michael Stokes Thos, Enright Pittsfield Mass Margaret T. Smith DeKalb Avenue St. Mary's Church Edward McDonald Joseph Clabby Joseph Weber William Gabler William Coulhan Harry Neary C. Hoyt Patrick Daley St. Michael’s Cemetery Delia A Seth B. Squires Mountain Grove C. W. Wilson Colorado Avenue John J. Snavely Grace M. E. Church

Battle In Chihuahua Reaches Fourth Day In Mexico

Refugees report ongoing combat near Pedernales Chihuahua between Mexican loyalists and insurgents since Sunday. Insurgents are said to have captured two federal machine guns at San Andreas and use them at Pedernales. Both sides suffer heavy losses amid the engagement.

el Paso Pedernales Chihuahua Insurrectos San Andreas

A Reliable Book Store For All Readers

In New York a well stocked book shop offers thousands of titles for all ages and tastes. It promises wide ranges from history and poetry to illustrated editions and best known authors, with a book-man ready to fetch hard to get works quickly and deliver before Christmas.

Maurice Maeterlinck Maeterlinck K. Chesterton A. I. Kelter New York

Toyland described as a magical place for all ages

A nostalgic tour of Toyland on the third floor portrays it as a bustling, joyful space. Santa’s messengers, busy salesfolk, a vast array of self-running toys, dolls, and rides captivate children and adults alike, inviting every reader to visit and relive childhood wonder.

Toyland Dol

Tailored suits offered at 18 75 in final days

Men are urged to seize a restrictive sale of tailored suits in the front basement offering fabrics to compare. Suits advertised as worth 25 dollars and more are priced at 18 75 with experts guaranteeing correct fit and satisfaction. End of the week ends the opportunity.

Diano

Obsequies of Slavonian Resident Held in East Bridgeport

More than 2000 mourners attended the funeral of Michael Pistey a prominent Slavonian resident of East Bridgeport. Services began at 2 pm at his Shelton street home and concluded after 6 pm with rites at Sokol Hall and a later ceremony at Holy Ghost Russian Orthodox Creek Catholic church Hallett street led by Rev Ingram N W Irvine with assistance from Rev Alexis Bohuslavski. The deceased survived by a widow and several grown children and belonged to Sokol Society National Slavonia Society and other groups. a 40 voice chorus performed funeral music and numerous floral tributes adorned the bier.

Lakeview Cemetery Michael Pistey East Bridgeport Shelton Street Hallett Street Ingram N. W. Irvine D.D St. Nicholas’ Church Brooklyn Alexis Bohuslavski

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