Bridgeport's Twentieth Century Echoes and Local Notices
Fragmented notes reveal a Bridgeport 1814 probate sale, a 90 year old man’s residence later occupied by St John’s Episcopal, and a lake skating update. Auctioneers advertise Henry Stratford estate sale under probate orders. Local lines mention a Wheeler & Wilson Band and Fountain Hose Company storage, plus skating crowd anticipation on Lake Pembroke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Late
Stratford
Aba Beinjamen
Ewziah Burritt
Ewziah Burritt, Admr
Stretford
Fire at Wheeler & Wilson factory 50 years ago
About 2 1/2 o clock last evening a fire at the Wheeler & Wilson factory in Eastern District damaged the interior and walls of the building. Loss to the structure estimated 1509 to 2000 dollars with insurance for 2000. Stored materials added about 2500 dollars in potential loss. Protector Engine Co No 5 and the Seamstress Co assisted in containing the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EGE
Nes
Wheeler & Wilson
Ceene
Protector Engine Company No. 5
Seamstress Company
Protector Boys Aid
Twenty Years Ago Flim Flammer Scams In City
A repeat thief known as Chicken Smith visited recently and attempted a cash scam at a local grocery run by G. C. Stewart and son A L Stewart. Smith paid with a ten cent cigars bill and a ten dollar note, demanded a change. a quick drawer check exposed the con. Smith fled with the money into a waiting car, reported to Capt. Birmingham. Also noted are obituaries and local social plans, including W C T A meal plans, and the first car running routes to Fairfield and Southport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
G. C. Stewart
Stewart
A. L. Stewart
A. I. Stewart
Ore
Birmingham
Dempsey vs Ryan Prediction Circulates In Cold Debate
Local opinions split on the Dempsey Ryan bout with Ike Williams favoring Ryan for youth and speed while others like Alderman Larkin and John C Ford back Dempsey's edge. Sam Merritt expects a draw as counterfeiters shadowed by Secret Service are arrested over counterfeit coin production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike Williams
Ryan
Dempsey
Ike
Sam Merritt
Sam
Alderman
Larkin
John C. Ford
New York
Jack
Charlie Kelly
Bill Mulligan
Nick McKeon
Frank Moore
Fred MccGirr
Sharp
the Herald
Harry Lane
Jecee
United States Secret Service
James McGuire
Mary McGuire
Henry Oliver
George Allen
Hawin Street
East End
Perry
Stratford Avenue
Kidney pills praised by doctor in Greenville ad
Dr. J. T. R. Neal of Greenville, S Car., with 30 years of experience, endorses Foley Kidney Pills as the best kidney preparation. Available in 60c and $1.00 sizes at Hindle's Drug stores. Mrs. J. Borden Harriman of New York is in Denver hotel with a cold. Wreaths and Laurel Rope: JOHN RECK & SON's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. R. Neal
Greenville
Car
Hindle
Drus
Eae & Pers
New York
Christmas Diamond Buying Plan
Our credit service originated to serve you especially at Christmas preparation season. A small sum gives possession and the balance may be paid for in comfort, without large cash outlay and with immediate choice available.
The Reliable Jeweler at 48 Fairfield Avenue
A local jeweler operates at 48 Fairfield Avenue near Middle Street and North T. St. for repairs and sales. The card notes shop location and nearby crossings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Reliable Jeweler
Fairfield Avenue
Middle &T
Monroe Calls and Visits Highlight Local Life
Mrs Fannie Jones returns home after seven weeks with relatives in Waterbury. Miss Cora Nelson and friend from Bridgeport visit her parents in Monroe. Isaac Hubbell and wife welcome a newborn daughter last week. Carrie M French returns after two weeks with sister Mrs Edwin Shelton. Mrs Walter C Hazzard visits daughter in Trumbull. James McDermott visits his daughter Mrs John Hurd in Long Hill. A severe ice storm causes widespread damage with telephones out and poles and wires broken along roads. President Wilson opposes the literacy test in the immigration bill. Roumania begins buying war supplies in the American market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Jones
Waterbury
Cora Nelson
Bridgeport
Victor Nelson
Isaac Hubbell
Carrie M. French
Edwin G Shelton
Walter C. Hazzard
Frank Wells
Trumbull
James McDermott
Long Hill
John
Hurd
Alex Sinclair
Also Mentioned on This Page
Batterial
Ira B. Wheeler
Martin J. Quinlan
Iman
Pembroke Street
Wheeler
Quinlan
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Fountain Hose Company
Wheeler & Wilson Brass Band
Lake Pembroke
Inez Phillips
Ernest W. Sherman
Iranistan Avenue
Maggie Agnes
James
Mary Coughlin
Elm Street
Traction Company
Fairfield
Southport
Ratellong Avenue
Ryan Dempsey
New Or
John Reck & Son
Desarish
Misch
Aés
Misch Main
Golden Hill
Middle Pian
Easton
Easton Grange
Mary Mayne
Dirs
John Flynn
Freeman Avenue
Congregational
J. A. Sherwood
Emory P. Sanford
Hedding
Redding Grange
Maud Haeley
South Woodstock
Hazel E. Sherwood
John B. Wheeler
Silver Hill Farm
Henry Duncumb
Redding
Rec
Hilda McCauley
Miriam Clark
Baptist Parsonage
Fukuoka
Japan
Monroe
Wilson
Jers
White House
Senate
Roumania
Oyster
Cape Cod
Hayes’ Fish CO
Water Street
Bridgeport, Conn
Joseph P. Coughlin Co. Painters and Decorators
East Main Street
John F. Fay
Highland Loring Water Co
Waereewn Street
Main Street
Glenwood
Hoosier
Huyler
Meat Department
A &c
Hamburg
Ite Ib
Bakery Bulletin
Banner Superlative
Dayton
Heckers
Purina
East Mais &T
Lowe’s
Seaview Avenus
Phond
Lyman
F. Lyman
MAIN
GEO. B. Clark & CO
Crawford Ranges
Peter
Garmvan Pept Lease
Eiraloha
Tentee! Sacre
Shelly
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