Obituary notices and funeral notices from 1911
The page records multiple deaths and funeral details including Joseph A. O Rourke aged 31 of 74 Lexington Avenue and Ann Brennan of 563 Lafayette Street with high mass services at Sacred Heart and St Michael's cemetery. Delia Wall of 275 Grove Street and Marcus M Finkle of 533 Warren Street are listed with funeral arrangements and burial plans. Additional notices include Frank H Bradley of Catherine Street, Sarah Rowe wife of U S Marshal, and Henry Gourley with burials planned in Windsor Locks. The long list notes pallbearers, choir selections, and officiating priests across several parishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. O
Ann
James Brennan
Lafayette Street
Sacred Heart Church
Fathers Judge
Mooney
Sweeney
Mollie Daly
Thomas Driscoll
Margaret Cummings
Father Sweeney
Patrick Sheay
Stephen Brennan
John Sullivan
James McGuinness
Thomas Reilly
Timothy Reilly
Father Judge
St. Michael’s
Delia
William Wall
Grove Street
St. Augustine’s Church
Fathers McElroy
Kennnedy
Murphy
Schmidt
May Flaherty
Jennie Osborn
F. J. Brisebois
J. J. Kennedy
Warren Street
Great Parra
Sarah Rowe
Sidney Hawley
U. S
I —fFriends
Windsor Locks
Conn
Grace Cemetery
Joseph Aloysi
Mary
Lexington Avenue
Saint Augustine's’ Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Building Permits And Construction In The Week
Building permits totaling 26830 were issued by the Building Commission this week. Major projects include the Torrington Building Co plant addition for American Screw Co nearing completion and several residences in Park Avenue for Walter R. Clark Ida Parmly and Mrs Ida Taylor. Additional two and three family houses are planned or underway on Carroll Court Carroll Avenue Norman Street Sampson Street and North Main Street with work by Louis Fasciano W T Mullin Adolph Anderson Gussie Sharrero Edward Tinian and others. Warner Bros six story brick mill addition plans are drawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torrington Building Co
American Screw Co
Park Avenue
Walter R. Clark
Ida Parmly
Norman Street
Ida Taylor
Carroll Avenue
Thomas Coulter
Warner Bros. Co
Gussie Sharéro
Sixth Street
Raffaele Capasso
J. H. White
Main Street
St. Stephen’s Society
Hallam Street
Pease & Perry
Ridgewood Place
Charles Duehrer
Carroll Court
Abraham Shy
Rid
Abraham Shell
Ridge Ave
Nue
Rennell
Be a Women in Gowns at Charity Ball
Beautiful women in gowns filled the Stratfield room for the Associated Charities charity ball. Bentley’s orchestra played as guests browsed the decor, with chairs, rugs, and a large vase of roses forming a festive scene. The ball’s committee and ushers listed include Mrs Edward W. Downs and Nelson H. Downs among many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratfiel
Associated Charities
Bentley
Edward W. Downs
J. P. Omans
F. Shepard
William E. Halligan
John C. Curtis
Charles A. Hotchkiss
John T. Sterlin
Turks Rout Italian Forces at Benghazi Outposts
Salonica Dec 16 A Turkish detachment routed Italian outposts at Benghazi. The Italians suffered several dead and withdrew to the main fortifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Salonica
Benghazi
Life Sentence For Prisoner Over $7 Property Theft
Syracuse reports Matt Hollenpeck was sentenced to life in Auburn Prison by Judge Ross under habitual criminal law for receiving $7 worth of property stolen from the Mystique Crew. He spoke to the court for 10 minutes and challenged the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Matt Hollenpeck
Mystique
Auburn Prison
Ross
Hollenbeck
Doctor W W Gray wrecks car to save pedestrians on Main Street
Dr W W Gray of 346 West Avenue halted clashes of fate by steering his car into a hydrant at Main and Congress to avoid hitting a man and a child crossing ahead. The maneuver damaged the vehicle but left him uninjured. Nearby Dr Eli B Ives at 561 State Street also faced a skid and broke a front wheel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Gray
West Avenue
Main
Congress Streets
Dr. Gray
Gray
Congress Street
Eli B. Ives
State Street
Band Of Robbers Exchange Shots And Then Flee
A heavily armed posse scoured the hills near McKeesport Pennsylvania after a daylight robbery at the Valley Supply Company's general store in Boston six miles away. The robbers exchanged about a hundred shots with residents before fleeing with a wounded comrade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
McKeesport
Valley Supply Company
Boston
Cyclone Johnny Thompson Defeated In Australia
American middleweight Johnny Thompson lost to Rice in a 20 round decision in Sydney, Australia this afternoon. Thompson was defeated on points by the local boxer Rice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyclone Johnny Thompson
Australia
United Press
Sydney
Cyclone Johnny" Thompson
Rice
Oil Will Prevail On Principal City Streets
The director Kenny assesses oiling chief streets including Main, Noble avenue, and other main thoroughfares with heavy auto and trolley traffic. Water sprinkling may occur on light cross streets per resident petitions and recent hearings. State oiling will cover Fairfield and Connecticut avenues where the State highway exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main
Noble Avenue
Fairfield Avenue
Connecticut Avenue
Sulzer Resolution Faces Narrow House Vote on Language
The Sulzer resolution drew sharp party disagreement as Rep Olmstead Pa offered to strike Russia objected language but the amendment failed 114 ayes to 185 nays, marking the closest vote on any feature of the measure.
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Sulzer
House
Representative, Olmstead
Rep
Russia
Sun reports Reich buys majority of New York Sun
New York Sun staff refuse to confirm or deny the sale of a majority of stock to William Reich. Circles say official announcement will appear tomorrow morning. Reich is a part owner of the New York Times and the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
The
New York Sun
William Reich
William M. Laftan
the Sun
Reich
New York Times
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Rebels Ready to Fight Imperial Troops Near Nanking
Thirty thousand rebel troops gather near Nanking as reinforcements arrive hourly. They anticipate no peace at tomorrow's conference and prepare to resist General Chang Hsun's imperial forces at Su Chow advancing on Pei.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Shanghai
Nanking
Chang Hsun
Su Chow
Burglars Barricade Menace at Valley Supply Co Store
A gang of burglars barricaded themselves inside the Boston Pennsylvania store after a dawn intrusion at Valley Supply Co. in Pittsburg. Constables wounded one suspect. county detectives head to the scene as authorities investigate the break in and the peddler linen duty note event in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Pittsburg
Valley Supply Co
Boston
Oysterman Richard Dunning Re-arrested on Forgery Charge
Richard Dunning of South Norwalk was arrested at the county jail and brought before the city court on a new forgery charge. A $12,500 check to Dunning from George M. Still, endorsed by Arthur Halsey and drawn on Kimm Bush & Co. of Hicksville, was returned as no good. He pleaded guilty and was bound over again with total bail set at $1,300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Dunning
Norwalk
Superior Court
George M. Still
Arthur Halsey
Kimm, Bush & Co
Hicksville
L. L
Dunning
Valuable Hints For Auto Owners
A broad survey shows over a thousand miles of refined western roadways and a 517000 car registration across 35 states with 3.7 million in fees. The American Automobile Association exceeds 61000 members in 42 states and 314 clubs while imports reach 1200 cars valued at 3.25 million at New York harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Rocky Mountains
Cleveland
American Automobile Association
United States
War Department Atshington
George Bell
Teaulse
Texas
San Francisco
New York
Parison
New Jersey
Garden State
Supreme Court of the
Pennsylvania
Grand Central Palace
Wisconsin
George Robertson
London
Italy
Rich china on display with a world of choice
A shopping note highlights an intimate gift of china from a woman who knows the recipient. A vast selection includes French Austrian English and American porcelains with Nippon pieces praised for artistry. Prices range from $4.50 to $25 plus, with fourth floor specials on 100 and 112 piece sets and assorted accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Austria
England
Japan
Nippon
Europe
Limoges
Re Elite Limoges
Haviland
Brindley
Women Favor Caped Gloves From Howland Advert
Advertises Howland cape gloves priced at $1.50 with graceful design, strong seams, spear-point embroidery, and close comfortable fit. Also touts French kid gloves in multiple colors and lengths priced up to $3, noting softness and pliability. Emphasizes backs embroidered in fancy designs and tonal options white gray black tan.
Leather gifts for men with practical daily use
A catalog describes leather items ideal for men gifts. Bill books range $1 to $4.50 wallets 50c to $2.50 three fold bill cases 50c to $5 brush and comb sets $2.50 to $6 coin purses 50c to 75c collar bags 1 to $3 pass cases 25c to $1 manicure sets $5 to $12 drinking cups 25c. Left of Main street door.
New men’s gloves priced for strength and fit
Dent gloves in tan cape with spear-point back priced at 2 dollars. Warm tan cape gloves with silk lining 1.50 dollars. Mocha gloves with silk lining slip on easily and look fine, 1.50 dollars. Tan or gray unlined cape gloves finished with care 1.10 dollars. Fleece lined kids and mocha gloves 1 to 1.50 dollars. Deerskin gloves with fur lining 4 to 4.75 dollars. Driving gloves with warmth and fur gauntlets 1 to 3.25 dollars. Right of Main street door.
Real art calendars on display near Fairfield Avenue
Collections offer dozens of calendars in various sizes with clear artistic figures. Prices range from $2.50 for the Harrison Fisher calendar down to 10 cents for simpler prints, displayed near the Fairfield Avenue door.
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Harrison Fisher
Fairfield Avenue
Pillow materials and prices for down and floss
The offer describes down pillows and silk floss cushions in sizes from 18 to 26 inches square. Down pillows are light and warm with prices from 75 cents to $1.75, while silk floss cushions cost 25 cents to 70 cents and hold shape well for sofa or chair use.
Pretty Neckwear Display on Right Aisle Front
A vendor showcases neckwear with varied colors textures and trimming. The display includes jabots with lace, bows of multiple sizes, and filmy pieces priced from 25 cents to 5 dollars located on the right aisle front.
Gracious perfumes entice with affordable French scents
Gracious perfumes offer several choices including Roger & Gallet Cigolia in cedar gift box at 6.50 and other French scents priced at 2.50 and 3.50. Spiehler’s Lily of the Valley praised for natural scent and lasting quality. Rickseeker’s perfumes available in varied odors in holly or luxury packaging at 50 cents.
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Roger & Gallet Cigolia
Spiehler
Hanson-Jenks
Also Mentioned on This Page
Meyer Gaynor
John Beck ‘& Son
Main ST
Pneumatic and
Hughes & Chapman
Stratford Avenue
Buiding
Building Commission
Michael Noonan
Louis Fasciano
Sampson Street
W. T. Mulling
North Main Street
Carleton Avenue
Adolph Anderson
Milne Street
Edward Tinian
BEA
James
Horan & Son Florists
Waterman, Parker, Laughlin
Jackson’s Book Shop
Kenny
Loeb
Lls
Cannon Street
Bridgeport, Conn
Howland Dry Goods
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