Local Obituaries Passages From 1913 City Cemeteries
Nellie A. Parsons widow of Alfred S. Parsons died in the city on December 17 1913. Funeral from her Maplewood avenue home Friday at 2 p m burial Mountain Grove. Michael Lynch died December 15 1913 funeral from M J Gannon Broad street December 18 at 7 15 a m to St Augustine’s and burial at St Michael’s. Bridget Haley aged 57 died in Winsted December 10 1913. John T Riley Roeley died at Stamford December 11 1913.
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Parsons
Nellie A. Whitey
Alfred S. Parsons
Maplewood Avenue
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Lynch
Michael Lynch
M. J. Gannon
Broad Street
St. Augustine’s Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Haley
Winsted
Bridget Haley
Roeley
Stamford
John T. Riley
Convicted Gunmen Ask New Trial in Court of Appeals
Albany December 17 Arguments on the appeal of four gunmen convicted in the Herman Rosenthal murder began before the Court of Appeals. Judges A T Clearwater and Wahle heard for the defense while Assistant District Attorney Robert C Taylor represented the state. The appeal sought reversal of the denial of a new trial and challenged the Becker case precedent. It was alleged that three gunmen Whitey Lewis Gypsy the Blood and Lefty Louie were near the scene to meet Ze lig to discuss Ze lig’s arrest while the fatal shot was fired.
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Albany
Herman Rosenthal
Court of Appeals
A. T. Clearwater
Kansas
Wahle
New York
Robert C. Taylor
Becker
Goff
Whitey Lewis
Gyp the Blood
Lefty Louie
Jack Rose
Zelig
Baltimore traffic official on vacation in Bridgeport
G. C. Wilson, formerly assistant superintendent for The Connecticut Co. and now assistant traffic manager for United Railway and Electric Co. in Baltimore, is spending a month’s vacation with his wife at the home of her parents Captain and Mrs. James H. Long of 690 William Street. He notes Baltimore lines span over 500 miles with heavy traffic and returns from the southern field report climate and atmosphere differences.
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G. C. Wilson
Bridgeport
Connecticut Co
United Railway and Electric Co
Baltimore
To Rent Half House No 103 Maple Street
Classified notice lists a seven room half house for rent at 103 Maple Street with all conveniences. Contact D R Whitney at 1025 Main Street for rental arrangements.
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Maple Street
D. R. Whitney
Main Street
Deaths and Funerals Report From Local City
Funeral service for Anna Irene Weeks held at her Pembroke Street residence then St Charles Church with Ave Maria and Nearer My God to Thee. Interment at St Michael's cemetery. Fullerton E Morrison rites at St Peter's Church with Ave Maria and Some Sweet Day. Emma F Chidley dies at 78 at Burroughs Home. Nellie A Parsons dies at Maplewood Ave home aged 79. Catherine A Horan funeral at St Augustine's with Agnus Dei and Some Sweet Day. Interments at St Michael's cemetery. Derby delegation attends.
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Anna Irene Weeks
Pembroke Street
St. Charles’ Church
P. J. McGivney
Lillian Fox
Irene Harrilla
Joseph Clabby
Heaven Is Our Home
John McGrath
Martin Coffey
Charles Hickey
William Toomey
Robert Coyne
William Brennan
St. Michael's Cemetery
Fullerton E. Morrison
State Street
St. Peter's R. C. Church
T. J. Kelly
J. L. Kennelly
William Pendergast
Father Kelly
John McGirr
Daniel Walker
Charles Tully
John Maddigan
William Downes
Gould Turney
Nellie A
Alfred S. Parsons
Maplewood Avenue
George B
Joanna Stevens Whitney
South Congregational Church
Catherine A. Horan
St. Augustine’s Church
A. Berger
Joseph Wade
Brisbois
Allie
Derby
Thomas McElroy
Joseph Kelley
Thomas
William
John Horan
Stephen Healey
Weather Forecast and Newark Clerk News
The forecast covers a southwestern disturbance over Arkansas bringing cloudy and rainy weather from Texas to Nebraska and Colorado to Illinois. Lake region clouds with little precipitation, moderates across east of the Rockies. New Haven outlook fair tonight and Thursday. unsettled tonight and Thursday with moderate winds. Hackensack clerk Thompson, whose associate C. Bert Deer is imprisoned as a home wrecker, will not seek a divorce.
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Arkansas
Texas
Nebraska
Colorado
Illinois
Lake
Rocky Mountains
Store to Open Evenings Through Christmas Season
Beginning Thursday the store will extend hours to evenings through Christmas with a closing time of 9 o clock each night. The adjustment aims to accommodate holiday shoppers and boost late day sales.
Wise Gift to Himself from 1913-14 Suit Offer
A local retailer touts a Christmas special offering suits and overcoats at 15 dollars, with regular prices 25 dollars or more. They claim 500 items initially, now dwindling, each of high-grade fabric and stylish tailoring. The ad emphasizes a man can gain ten dollars by buying the gift and improve his own wardrobe.
New-Style Fur Hats Presented for Women and Children
New style fur hats attract attention with soft frames and upturned edges that frame the face. Sizes include moline and sealine looks priced at 8 and 9 dollars, with white fur hats for children trimmed in pink or blue at two dollars on the second floor.
Gift suggestions for men decorate den and travel needs
A local ad promotes practical men’s gifts including shaving mugs and brushes with stands, mirrors, and cases for travel. It also features military brushes, cigar and tobacco jars, and smoking trays in various prices from 50 cents to several dollars, all positioned on the main floor front.
Special Value Oriental Rugs Arrive for Gift Seekers
Oriental rugs offer durability and harmony with furnishings. A special collection arrives just in time for gift seekers. Beluchistan and Shirvan rugs priced at 15 and 19 dollars, Mossouls and Cabistans at 29, Tran-Massouls and Kazaks at 39, on the third floor.
Harmony Lodge Hosts Grand Lodge Officers Visit
A large Harmony lodge gathering welcomed Charles Hartman Herman Asher and Joseph Rosenzweig as judges of a degree team contest. Hon Joseph Ullman and other B nai Brith officials attended. The lodge officers were re elected and plans were made for a public installation in early January.
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Harmony Lodge
Charles Hartman
Constitution Grand Lodge
Herman Asher
Joseph Rosenzweig
District Grand Lodge
No. 1
Joseph H. Ullman
B’nai Brith
Toyland treasures for boys and girls in varied toys
A list of Christmas merchandise from Toyland showcases hardwood desks with drawers, electric railway trains, slate blackboards, toy ships and boats, guns, dolls, rocking horses, clocks, pianos and jointed dolls. Prices range from 25 cents to several dollars, with items organized by toy type and a note that third floor carries the selection.
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Ives’ Electric Railway
Cutlery for a real man front basement
A compact shopping note touts Gillette razors Ever-ready Gem Junior safety razors and a Mark Cross razor with single blade at 25 cents. Rubberset brushes and keen butter knives are advertised from 15 cents to 2 dollars with light flashlights handy for evening use.
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Gem Junior Safeties
Mark Cross
Sweaters for Work and Sport on Sale Now
Advertises sweaters sized for boys men and young men offering warmth comfort and style. Prices range from 1 to 9 dollars with selections for work or sport and rent payment option noted. Emphasizes durability clever design and value for all ages.
Travel Gift Bundles of Leather Luggage in 14 to 25 Inch Sizes
Descriptive notice of leather suitcases with steel frames and brass fittings. Describes 14 to 25 inch sizes, tan or black colors, linen lining, secure brass locks, and comfortable handles. Highlights Japanese pees and lighter options marketed as valuable for women. Price listed as three dollars and fifty cents.
Leather quilted pillow slips for hard use
In leather pillow slips made of small squares sewn together for strength. Checkered pattern with back snap fasteners, ready to slip in a pillow. Unusual value at $1.25 with other offerings including Sunfast pillow slips, satin covered pillows, down pillows, floss pillows, silk cords and mercerised pillow earths priced from 10c to $1.50.
Harmony lodge officers meet at Algonquin club luncheon
Howland Dry Goods Co. hosted a concert with Abe L. Kline leading a growing stringed orchestra. Harmony lodge officials were hosted at an Algonquin club luncheon. Newly elected Harmony lodge officers include Isaac Moss president and others. Bridgeport leaders discuss a White Way plan with Mayor Wilson and a committee seeking lamp posts from manufacturers. Farmer Want Ads appear in the paper.
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Abe L. Kline
Grand Lodge
Algonquin Club
Harmony Lodge
Isaac Moss
Maxmilian Stein
Sigmund Loewith
Monitor
Harry Allison Goldstein
Joel Greenstein
Inside Guardian
Abraham Peck
Outside Guardian
M. 8. Rosen
James L. Dolgoff
Joseph G Shapiro
Charles Herman
Benjamin Oelsner
Charles D. Davis
Bridgeport Business Men's Association
Percy P. Anderson
Aldenman Stagg
Bridgeport
Wilson
Witte
Main Street
Il Bert Street
Bull
Dewe
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Cecil Calvert Council
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Crane Valve Co
J. F. Murphy
Loco Society
Board of Governors
W. F. Curry
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Conn
New Haven
Rodswell_ & Forester
Hudson
Hoowwland’s
Srntrances
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Kuppenheimer
Howland Dry
Toyland
Santa
Traveler
Howland Dry Goods CO
Arthur Hobson
Flushing
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