This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1915
Page
11
A storm knocked out power on the New Haven road derailing service and plunging systems into blackout. Dispatches describe restoration efforts as crews worked through the night to reconnect the line and resume normal operations.
A fragmented local report describes a community event at a church, featuring carols, readings, and a charity sale. Details mention Rev Law and members of the church attending a Syrian theatre performance, with proceeds aiding a children's charity and a gift distribution to families in need.
General Koevess led Austrians in Serbia during a campaign praised by officers and the government. The report notes a successful advance and high esteem for the Austro-Hungarian leadership amid the ongoing war effort.
A weather driven health notice urges immediate winter fly control. Citizens are told to trap, burn, and dispose of flies and eggs, especially in homes and eateries, to curb spring infestations. The piece notes reduced fly numbers this year due to campaigns and housewife vigilance, warning that a surviving winter fly could multiply dramatically next summer.
Members of the Protective Association invite visitors to attend the annual meeting tomorrow evening in the sun parlor of the Stratheia. Sere arsine ta Hekere and gil have contributed to any way toward it and are expected to be present.
Joan Sheridan and Josha FaClark, both switchmen from New Haven, were arraigned yesterday on charges of evading payment of fares after attempting to reboard a train with other credentials. They were arrested by the station police upon arrival in the city and were released today. Miscount Alverstone, Lord Chief Justice of England, is noted as aged 73 in a London sketch.
Mrs. Mary Foran died during a fierce storm in Tyewtown. Snowdrifts blocked access to her Walnut Tree Hill home for 48 hours. Undertaker Troy, using snowshoes, reached the house and plans for burial depend on residents clearing paths. Two daughters, Mrs. John Griffin and Miss Anna Foran, are snowbound in Sandy Hook. another daughter Nellie Foran has recently died.
Ernest Ruffan, 36, of 285 High trot, pleads guilty to attempted killing before Judge Frederic A. Bactett in city court. He is bound over to the February term with $5,000 hands fixed. Ruffan, born in North Carolina, linked to a deaf victim at 515 Water street lodging house. Bear Fox, linked to the case, is described as a former associate living near Bronx Station on the Hudson.
James Kedting in Bridgeport drives a Buick sample-car on Fairfield Avenue when stalled in a heavy snow drift in front of police headquarters. The ambulance rumbles through as traffic is delayed for minutes while a responder clears the vehicle. Robert Mortimer Fairchild, long-time Connecticut treasurer and former Adame Express and Connecticut Co. employee, dies at home in Bridgeport. He leaves a widow and several relatives. Probate Court in Bridgeport sets date to hear guardian’s request to settle a disputed minor estate claim for Arthur T. Best.
The Bay State Knickerbocker and Merchants' Limited will not run today between New York and Boston due to storm-damaged telegraph and signals. Fast expresses are canceled until repairs are complete, while New York Central reports improved conditions and on-time departures with freight moving between New York and Albany after the storm disrupted the worst lines.
Obituaries list Charles O Horle John J Plunkett Walter Hitchcock Thomas Greening Charles H Benham William Hardy Will Ann Hardy and relatives. Services were held at Cullinan Stutlins St Patrick St Michael’s cemetery interments noted. Families include Plunkett Hitchcock Greening Benham Hardy and Hardy relatives with various addresses and affiliations.
Charles Fleischer of 45 Hancock Avenue was fined $10 and costs after arraignment on cruelty to animals charges. He was arrested by Humane Agent Alexander Howell yesterday afternoon while transferring a cow to the slaughterhouse. the animal was tied inside the wagon when apprehended.
Thomas F. Willmore, noted for leading in The Melting Pot, will give a reading of Dickens Christmas Carol illustrated with views on Sunday, December 4 at 8 o'clock in the Boys department of The M. C. A.
Transportation troubles and impassable highways force postponement of Friday's gymnasium event to Thursday night December 30. A Sunday evening concert and lecture on the Panama work, illustrated by Joseph Page, will move to December 19 with local Bridgeport singers a feature. Street car strike near Wilkes-Barre persists after three months.
David Gideon recalled Minty dying as he would have wished with his hand on the throttle He was the late E B Moody s assistant and longtime New Haven railroad official Minty 66 home Devon Survived by widow two sons and two daughters One son James ran a hotel in Detroit Md Another son William worked for Crawford Laundry Co in Bridgeport A daughter Grace cared for Mrs Minty An other daughter Mrs George Peterson Minty known for rescuing lives in wrecks but only seriously hurt in Rye wreck New York to Stamford train left at 11 16 pm traveled slowly due to fatigue and weather potentially affecting Minty
A New Republic writer profiles Irish tenant life in Kerry, noting barren mountains where soil washes away and tenants, often sharing fidities, dig drainage trenches to cultivate tiny plots. A tall, sharp-eyed cottage dweller dreams of a water tight house as slates and cement lie ready.
A garbled passage mentions a gloomy location called Love End and a Brave Dillside man facing a pompous teacher. It reads like a fragmentary narrative with unclear names, a reference to a seer, and distant mentions of children and a ball game.
The Greek city of Saloniki experiences alarm amid reports of violence and suspicions of germ warfare. Alerts say French troops are preparing trenches while authorities urge calm as rumors of Allied and enemy actions spread through the town.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.