Twenty Years Ago People and Their Doings
A recap of local life notes from twenty years past includes Derrenes Rogers leaving for Philadelphia, Bir Wetter Dunlap joining Breckbill & Benedict, Misses Maamie Sheenan and Hitte Jane visiting Southport, and Grandma Jefferson's death in New York. A Sterling Street crossing accident injures three men, a Bridgeport hospital report, and a planned lecture by Weather Clerk Willam Gennes. Also items on Mrs. Martha Reilly’s fall, a funeral for Francie Giros, and theater previews for Christmas. Births note Mrs. Stearns of Vermont delivering triplets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maamie Sheenan
Hitte Jane
Southport
Annie Russell
Grandma Jefferson
New York
Miller Jefferean
Sterling Street
Sterling ‘Eet
Jacob Weiss
Grose
Emil Sehatland
Wolse
Amb Sbo
Bridgeport
Willam Gennes
Gelemtific Society
Parmer Duns
New Terk
Fifty Years Ago Common Council Meeting in Bridgeport
A special meeting of Bridgeport City Council was held in the Council Room on Friday evening. The council approved sewer work on Gate Street from Water Street to the old drain west of Broad Street, to match Beaver Street and include tapping and larger mains. City to pay one quarter of sewer costs, total not to exceed 32 dollars per lineal foot, and to bear its share of construction. A contract to be executed and approved by Alderman Bishop and Councilmen Bacon and Wheeler, who are appointed to the committee. Adjourned. Attest, Shelton, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hand
Becham
Bett
Hiert E. Hoppe
Wahees
Bart
Jamet Staples
George W. Ives
Hamiell Tomlinson
Andrew G. Joy
Lpd
Bacon and Wheeler
One Hundred Years Ago Whom a London Paper
An American officer who carried a Yak to British lines joined a British officers dinner. A British commander challenged him with a joke, and the American responded with a quip about sober behavior. The exchange included playful barbs and military banter, ending with a light boast about a splendid Baltic toast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
November trade figures at Washington show declines and gains
Department of Commerce data for November indicates total imports 128,467,007 dollars, down from October and prior months, with November exports at 205,766,424 dollars, higher than October but below last year. Net trade excess and gold exports are detailed, highlighting shifts in cotton and other goods compared to 1913 figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Commerce
Enid
Enine
Community letter urges reappointment of fire commissioners
A Ninth district resident asks the mayor to ensure the reappointment of Messrs. Taxus and Baxter to the fire commission. The writer praises the current board as capable and tireless in raising department efficiency and earning respect from the fire service. Letter signed by W. R. Abercrombie of 28 Putnam Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isd
Ninth District
Taxus
Baxter
Board of Commissioners
W. R. Abprorombie
Putnam Street
Box Factory Expands to Meet War Orders
The Congressed Paper Sox company, supplier of ammunition containers, will enlarge its plant. A new Di shaped structure will be added on Thompson Street to connect with the main plant and house workers on night shifts. Special machinery has been ordered to boost production of boxes for the Cartridge company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressed Paper Sox Company
Thompson Street
Rushada
Jndensn
Cartridge Company
Naval bill hearings wrap up in Westington summary
Public hearings on the naval appropriation bill concluded with substantial testimony. Rep Gerdner of Massachusetts testified, as the naval affairs committee prepares to study estimates and recommendations. The panel aims to finish the bill next week and report before the holiday recess. John Reck & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westington
House Naval Affairs
Seean
Gerdper
Massachusetts
Naval Committee
Navy Department
House
Vaudeville Show Promises Christmas Week Entertainment
A Bridgeport vaudeville bill features a two story rotating set act with four moving figures, Demarcat the violinist, the DePalma sisters, the Conlin-Stecie Whitewind troupe, Leonard Arnold in Never Too Old to Love, the John acrobatic troupe, and Lew Dockstader in Den. The program aims to lift weary audiences with humor, music, and novelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demarcat
Caperio
Nes
DePalma
Uteden
New York
Bridgeport
Leonard @ Arnold
John
Acro- Wats
Lew Dockstader
Dal Red
Plaza Theater Vaudeville Show Promises Lively Night
Plaza Theater presents a varied vaudeville program featuring Billie Reeves famed for his drunk sketch and Billy Bery in Too Far for Words. The Gelzerit Toures & quartet perform a broad piano heavy act, plus a Gilray Correll comedy skit and Patti’s Magic Pan. Audience promises laughs and musical virtuosity throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie Bery
Billie Reeves
Sueeres
Iim
Gelterit Toure
Audienees
Nigie
Gilray & Correll
Patti
Teasu renption of Aunt Mary at Lyric theatre next week
The Lyric Theatre presents The Teasu renption of Aunt Mary with Max Hobson and Calburn players. Tonight ends The Gilded era as Sherman and company perform in a sunbeam light comedy. Miss Emma DeWeis plays Old Aunt Mary guiding her nephew through New York. A roster of selections follows. W Brandegee faces trial for assault with intent to kill, with $8,090 bonds noted amid court reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Max Hobson
Calburn Plavers
Lyric Theater
New York
Mr DeWeale
Aunt Mary
Bec
W. Brandegee
Black Rock
Superior Court
Comrsacre Stocks Here Sew Goods Arriving Daily
We have made every preparation to meet the wants of those who wait until the last moment before buying. This store, the frugal shopper's buying headquarters, bristles with bargains. Come and see how well we can serve you.
Railroads win 5 percent freight rate increase ruling
Washington reports the interstate commerce commission granted eastern classification railroads the right to raise freight rates five percent with exceptions on coal coke iron ore and certain lake traffic. The decision is seen as boosting railroad revenues and aiding the national economy as President Wilson expects an immediate revival of prosperity amid postwar conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Mississippi
Potomac
Ohio
Wilson
Charman Harlan
Clements
Thie Commission
Tse
Pan
Europe
Lsst
Large Reward For $30,000 In Jewels
A large reward is offered for the return of jewels worth over 50000 dollars lost by a newly married couple traveling by car from a theatre to Home. Names of the couple are withheld. The jewels include a necklace a diamond sunburst and several rings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hollie
Holfle
Chicaso
Pitburgh
Iamond
Brooklyn Divine At Saint John's
The Rev Dr Reese F Alcan of Brooklyn will occupy the pulpit at St John Episcopal Church tomorrow morning December 2. Dr Alsop, renowned in the Diocese of Long Island, formerly rector of St Ann's Brooklyn and a General Board of Missions member, recently toured the world with Bishop Lloyd on a mission station inspection. He will stay with Rev and Mrs Stephen F Sherman Jr at St John's rectory in Bridgeport. Egypt's protectorate proclamation is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reese F. Alcan
Brooklyn
St. John's Iepiscopal Church
Alsop
Long Island
St. Ann's Church
General Board of Missions
New York City
Lloyd
Bridgeport
Stephen F. Sherman, Jr
St St John's Rectory
New York expert reviews situation in financial world
A Barron Financial News Service column from New York on December 19 contemplates Wall Street’s reaction to a pending freight rate decision. It notes mixed opinions among railroad leaders and bankers, with investors already discounting potential outcomes, and highlights related railroad dividend cuts, market cautions, and anticipated wartime financial effects across sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Barron Financial News Service
Wall Street
Financial District
Reading
Atlantic Coast Line
Louisville &Nashville Bell
Europe
Seaboard Air Lise
Southern Railroad
Kansas Natural Gas Company
United Gas Improvement
Kansas Utilities Commission
Henry Clews
Belcian
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Derrenes Rogers
Company B
Philadelphia
Bir
Wetter Dunlap
Breckbill & Benedict
Iain Ecrect
Martha Reilly
Widawe
Hallett Street
Witte
Wight
Corsaral
Barromebu
Wice Beret
McBmilian
Aischarged
Barrenat Han
Bay
Dai Fils
Francie Giros
Tim
Te. Augustine
Steeont
Archie Baya
Commodore McDonough
Lake Champlain
Stearns
Williston
Vermont
William Anderson
Dojne
Epecia
City of
the Statisining Coalition
Shelton
Abercrombie
Roberts
Daniela
Isinusi
General Board of the Navy
Congress
John Reck & Son
Poli Theatre
Plaza Theater
Lyric Theatre
M. J. Buechler
Fairfield” “Avenue
Middle ST
Brooklyn Divine
Saint John's
Egypt
Hayes’ Fish CO
Water Street
Bridgeport, Conn
Joseph P. Coughlin
East Main Street
AWAID
Highland
Highland Spring Water Co
Waeren Street
Huyler
Hindle
Public Market
RANE
John F. Fay
Fairfield Avenue
Supe
Eer Cwor
Ff.lyman
Main Street
Wee Bao. Com
Crawford
Snd
Courtland Street
GEO. B. Clark & CO
Crawford Ranges
Broad Street
Seine le Mainttene
Benjamin & Johnes
Warren Street
Newel, N.S
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