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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1911

Page

5

Death notices and obituaries বিজ্ঞ at Grove Street and Myrtle Avenue

In this city December 14 1911 Delia B wife of William Wall of 275 Grove Street funeral hereafter. In this city December 12 1911 Mary Frances House widow of James A House funeral at home of daughter Mrs J D Gold 839 Myrtle Avenue Friday 13 inst at 2 pm burial Lakeview cemetery.

Delia B William Wall Grove St Mary Frances House James A. House J. D. Gold Myrtle Avenue Lakeview Cemetery

Startling Facts Murder Learned Continued From Page L

Rosario De Lucia, brother in law of the murdered man, answered the description of the man seen fleeing after the crime and spent a restless night in his cell at headquarters, weeping and crying continually after the commission of the murder.

Rosario de Lucia

Trolley And Gas Companies Held Jointly Guilty

Norwich officials report that the Connecticut Company and the Norwich Gas and Electric Company are found jointly negligent for the death of Maurice J. Spottswood, a trolley starter electrocuted in New London on November 15, after a new wire touched a telephone line used by the victim. The coroner's finding was published today.

Norwich Connecticut Company Norwich Gas & Electric Company Maurice J. Spottswood New London F. H. Brown Spottswood

American Scouts Kill 42 Moro Outlaws Today

A detachment of American scouts surprised a party of Moro outlaws in Lanao Mindanao and killed 42 of them. None of the American soldiers was injured. The Albert Hirmke estate inventory lists personal property valued at 351.56 dollars as filed with Judge Hallen in probate court.

Lanao Mindanao P. L Albert Hirmke Hallen

Obituary notice for carpenter Joseph A Bailey aged 84

Joseph A Bailey a longtime carpenter and civil war veteran died at his home 184 West avenue aged 84 He was a member of Elias Howe Jr post G A R Survived by a widow and five daughters Melissa A wife of B P Merwin proprietor of a wood turning works in Aspetuck died visiting in Stamford Remains will be brought for funeral services Delia B wife of William Wall died at home Grove street Survived by husband four children four sisters and two brothers Christopher and Thomas

Joseph A. Bailey West Avenue Bailey Elias Howe, Jr Post, G. A. R Melissa A B. P. Merwin Aspetuck Stamford Delia B Wi Tam Wall Grove Street Wall Fairfield Mary McCann M. J. Flanagan Owen F Rice Thomas Gorman Christopher Thomas

Relatives Challenge Dabney Christian as Piot Victim

Relatives of Dabney Christian allege a plot by his wife and daughter to place him in an insane asylum. They oppose the Charities department petition pending in Probate Court, with Judge E F Hallen set a 10 am hearing tomorrow. Christian plans to attend. locals expect a lively session given his oratory style.

Dabney Christian E. F. Hallen Charities Department Christian Dabney

Wickersham Submits His Annual Report

Washington December 14 Attorney General Wickersham presents his annual report to Congress asserting a profitable year for the Department of Justice. He notes fines and settlements totaling 4 204 115 51 while expenses reached 3 223 773 39. He explains dismissing the National Packing Company civil suit due to anticipated appeals by indicted beef trust officials. Eleven trust cases are pending and 16 new prosecutions begun. The department secured 46 criminal indictments against railroads and shippers for rebate law violations and 145 prosecutions of white slave dealers.

United Press Washington Congress Wickersham National Packing Company Beef Trust Department of Justice

Mrs Henshaw And Daughter Give Tea

Mrs Henry P Henshaw and her daughter hosted a tea at the Henshaw residence 765 Fairfield Avenue this afternoon from 4 to 7 o clock. The house featured flowers and palms under James Horan Son. Attendants included Mrs Belle Ten Eyck and several others. catering was by Maresi of New York with Bentley orchestra providing music.

Henry P.henshaw Arthur W. Robinson Henshaw Fairfield Avenue James Horan & Son Belle Ten Eyck Archibald McNeil Kenneth McNeil Eugene B. Peck N. L. Edwards Henry A. Bishop Augustus S. May N. E. Vincent Natalie Hawley Marguerite Bishop Jean Shelton Marion Edwards Maresi New York Bentley

Park City Yacht Club Appeal Heard in Superior Court

The Park City Yacht Club and Bridgeport faced a renewed superior court hearing before Judge Curtis over a bridge and Stratford avenue widening dispute. Witness Frank Staples valued club property damage at about $10 per front foot on 247 feet of frontage, while City Attorneys argued the appeal covered only Stratford widening, not bridge construction. The judge indicated ruling under an exception and referenced a similar prior case.

Park City Yacht ‘Club Bridgeport Supreme Court Superior Court Curtis John W. Banks Yacht Club James A. Marr Thomas M. Cullinan Board of Appraisal Prackt Club Stratford Avenue Frank T. Staples Marr Cross Banks Keating Keystone Construction Co Yellow Mill Marr General Assembly Board of Gager

Funeral for Tryphena Follett Held at Park Place

The funeral of Tryphena C widow of Alonzo Follett was held this morning from her daughter Mrs S DeVer Warner Park Place with Rev John MacLaren Richardson officiating. The party travels by morning train to Shedonville Mass for further services Saturday. Mrs Ann Brennan of 353 Lafayette Street died this afternoon at her home, survived by her husband and three children, funeral arrangements pending. Mary O Donnell, shorter than five feet, assaulted Harry Barnett a masher, was fined $10 in police court.

Tryphena C Alonzo Follett S. DeVer Warner Park Place John MacLaren Richardson First Presbyterian Church Shedonville Mass Ann Brennan Patrick Brennan Lafayette Street New York Mary O'Donnell Harry Barnett

Embroidered Articles Offer at Half-Price Display

Samples tins embroidery items offered by a large dealer aim to sell at about half the usual price. Rich pillows and scarves in dark silk colors with hand patterns attract buyers. Pillows scarves and squares vary in designs. prices range from 2.50 to 9 dollars. Fancy satin pin cushions with lace adornments, 0.50 to 3.50. Jewelry boxes and gloves cases covered with embroidered linen, 0.35 to 1.50. Third floor.

Silk Stockings Parade in Gift Time Window

This ad highlights silk stockings in black and white with embroidery and self color figures. Prices range from 40 cents to 3 dollars, noting plain, clocked, and richly patterned silks. Indicates display location in the left aisle rear.

Special seal walrus handbag bags for dependable use

Special seal walrus bags feature an oddly marked surface and deep dull black hue in good taste. Durable texture and weight with excellent workmanship and deep-cut style. Square roomy opening, steel frame, leather lining, brass sliding lock and bolts. Available in 15 10 17 and 18 inch sizes for $6.50.

Cedar storage box a true treasure for housewives

A plain yet polished cedar box stores fine dresses and furs protectively. Available in multiple sizes, plain boxes range from $6 to $16 and matting covered boxes from $2 to $7.50, built sturdy with quality coverings.

Crash and burlap pillow slips advertise rustic elegance

The note highlights rough burlap and crash fabric used in pillow slips with brown red or green patterns. Designs are described as artistic and attractive, selling for 50 to 75 cents. Table scarfs of similar style range from five cents to 1.50, with pillow-cord in many colors including silk 50 cents and mercerised 25 cents.

House of Yorke

Men’s manly gifts and warm home wear line up

Handsome suspenders arm-bands and garters with special buckles. Navajo patterned Indian blanket bath robes in bold color blends appeal to young men. Wool warm bath robes in stenciled patterns in multiple colors from 3.50 to 8 dollars. Heavy weight house coats with plaid backs priced 4.50 to 5.50 dollars, tailored for fit and comfort.

Waist collection on sale for holiday gifts at second floor

A broad assortment of tailored, lace, and chiffon waists priced from 1 to 20 dollars. Styles include white lingerie, marquisette, crepe de chine, and taffeta with embroidery, beading, and trims. Colors span black, blue, brown, green, and coronation mixes, with multiple sleeve lengths and necklines.

Democratic Aldermen Endorse Burns For Cowes Position

Democratic aldermen voiced support in caucus for C T Burns as assistant building inspector, replacing Ward M Coles of Brooks street. They also backed John Fitzpatrick, an iron worker on Milne street, for tree warden. The council may debate tree warden authority. if council lacks jurisdiction the matter goes to the city attorney, delaying an election.

C. T. Burns Ward M. Coles Brooks Street Burns John Fitzpatrick Milne Street Harry Welch Wallace W. Welch Director of Public Works Wilson

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