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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1916

Page

6

Old law forces jailed debtor to wait for New Year release

Clarry Tickey, employed by Lake Torpedo Boat Co, served a six month sentence for support payments to Miss Julia Robinson. A judge ordered weekly payments or six months in jail, leading to enforcement under a 1702 statute. Tickey, after serving the term, faces the debtor's oath and possible two weeks delay, with appeal notices filed and potential further delay in freedom.

Clarry Tickey Lake Torpedo Boat Co Pease North Avenue Scott Common Pleas Court Robinson Key Tickey

Waters the caterer dies in Bridgeport gas incident

Waters a prominent Bridgeport caterer famed for serving thousands at public events and charities died from gas exposure. He led charitable viands distribution, supported Baptist and Zion churches, and helped found local progressive industry groups for uplifting the colored community. His parents, both in their nineties, remain in Virginia. no children survive.

Waters Baptist Colored Lodge of Odad Fellows Ma Bons Knights of Pythias Union Progressive Industy

Ships Rush to Aid of Sinking Liner

Coast guards expressed little hope for saving the coal laden Ravola and Daniel Mc Loud, bound from New Jersey to the east. A Dutch freighter near Martha's Vineyard signaled distress as a cutter Gresham searched the Nantucket coast for three vessels aground, while the Maryland remained silent after the early distress call.

Ravola Daniel McLoud New Jersey Gayhead Mass Martha’s Vineyard Vineyard Sound Newport R. I Naval Coast Guard Gresham Nantucket Island Coskata Evard Maryland

Body of Railroad Victim Claimed in Fairfield

The body of 89 year old John Menyhert of 410 Bostwick Avenue Bridgeport was claimed by his brother Stephen Menyhert after he was killed yesterday by an eastbound passenger train near Fairfield station. Parts of the body were found in several places and the medical examiner suspects he was walking the tracks when hit. Menyhert worked at Graphophone Co. in Bridgeport.

Fairfield John Menyhert Bostwick Avenue Bridgeport Stephen Menyhert H. Donald Menyhert The Graphophone Co

Benefit nets $71 from theater proceeds for tuberculosis fund

Meyer Wilson received a check for 71.23 dollars from the first end theater as proceeds of a benefit performance to aid the Employees Tuberculosis Wellection.

Meyer Wilson Ist End Nce

Kidnapped Georgia Girl Returns Home After Washington Visit

Maud Page, 16, lured to Bridgeport by Cromwell Jackson, spent Christmas with kin in Wrightsville. Protective Home head Mrs Katheryn Hewitt arranged a Georgia return trip, with uncle meeting in Washington. Authorities plan to extradite Jackson from Hartford for January trial amid threats of lynching.

Maud Page Bridgeport Cromwell Jackson Wrightsville Georgia Katheryn Hewitt Miss Hewitt Miss Page Washington, D. C Washington Jackson Hartford Cromwell

Warrant Issued For Belligerent Witness

Mrs Nathan Rifkin of 611 Hallett Street faces an assault case linked to a knife stabbing of Theo Heowk and his brother Michael Heowk. The judge ordered Rifkin to be brought to court and ride with patrolmen after she threatened to resist testifying. William Odell was fined $100 for the incident and Rifkin faces contempt of court charges.

Summonta Nathan Rifkin Hallett Street Wilfred Walker Frederic Bartlett Rifkin Bartlett Obell

Enters Hospital With Ear in Hand Leaves With Ear on Head

Charles Burger of 15 Milne Street Sorrento a clashed in a card game with William Burns of Calhoun Avenue last Sunday. Burger produced a pen knife, severed Burns ear, Burns arrived at emergency at 3 am and Dr Joseph Deery attempted a wartime style restoration. The operation took over an hour and Burns left with the ear on his head. Burger was arrested on assault charges for a January hearing.

Mark Charles Burger Milne Street Sorrende William Burns Calhoun Avenue Burns Burger Joseph Deery Avas Burgér

Boys Witnesses In Hearing On Death Of Man Under Car

Two seven year old boys Joseph Collins and George Watkins testified before Coroner Phelan in the inquiry into Thomas Smith of 328 State Street who was ground to death under a trolley car at State and Courtland streets last Friday. They said a hat blew off Smith and he chased it into the street. Motorman Francis J. Decy testified Smith came from behind the car and was struck by the rear wheels. Decy and Conductor Jacob Spack gave limited testimony.

Soys Joseph Collins George Watkins Phelan Thomas Smith State Street State Courtland Streets Smith Francis J. Decy Decy Jacob Spack

Coroner to Hear More Witnesses in Slaying Case

A man is held on a 1500 bond on a manslaughter charge as Coroner Phelan says he will hear additional witnesses before reaching a finding.

Phelan

Obituary notices span several Bridgeport figures

An obituary column lists Harvey Griffin as the infant son of Samuel J. W. and Karen Kelson Chase who died at Bridgeport Hospital. Additional notices honor John M. Brothwell of Fairfield aged 81, Daniel McCarthy of Springfield aged 85, and Benjamin Dailey of 430 East Main Street with funeral details. Frank DeWitt Hotchkiss, Fairfield Rubber Co. manager, Catherine McNally, and Thomas Smith killed by a trolley are memorialized with service times and church rites. Capt. John Henry Plumb of Stratford, Patrick J. Kelly of Bridgeport, and relatives are noted with burial in local cemeteries and mass details. Burial locations include Mountain Grove and St. Thomas, St. Mary’s, and St. Patrick’s churches. Funeral services are described with officiants and organ contributions.

Harvey Griffin Harvey Samuel J. W Karen Kelson Chase Bridgeport Hospital Ufter Ogden Street Daniel McArthy Daniel McCarthy Springfield Mass William J. McCarthy Jackson Avenue Mr. McCarthy Ireland Frank Arnold Orono William J Edward McCarthy Frank DE Witt Hotchkiss Frank DeWitt Hotchkiss Fairfield Rubber Co Fairfield Richard D. Hatch Southport Biscopal Church Naugatuck Catherine McNally John McNally Third Street St. Mary’s Church John J. Conway Frank Munich God John Thomas Donahue Robert Covighlin Michael Heaphy Albert Wognist Patrick D Edward Smith Southport St. Thomas Wm. J. el Lillian McGarry Nora Kelly Jesu John Menally Martin Hopkins D. J. Connors James Smith, Jr William Casey William Smith Richard Foley St. Thomas’ Cemetery John Henry Plumb John H. Plumb Stratford Capt Plumb Jack Thal Bridgeport Ag Island Sound John McNiel St. Vincent's Hospital John H. Jr Horacio Plumb H. L Patrick J. Kelly Asland Brook Avenue Mr. Kelly New York Northern Army Hawkins’ Zouaves Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine Co Ancient Order of Hibernians Catholic Benevolent Legion Frank Murphy Stamford William Andrus Ella Kelly Mary Alcoque St. Mary's St. Patrick’s Church John K. Lynch James B. Nihillas Patrick J. McGivney Norma’ Weber St. Mary St Charles St. Augusttine's Rad Heart Attés Ainde John . John’s Church Thomas P. Mulcarey M . Ithoras J. Picker John J.ne St. Patrick Barry Father Conway Ib Michel

Coroner and Police Investigate Clifton Murder Case

Coroner John J and Frank Virelli visited Clifton Avenue to investigate the killing of Giuseppe Macri. George Pelli of Noroton reported the incident yesterday. Also noted is Frank J. Gotti paying $100,000 for British Protestant due. Waters dies suddenly in city at 956 North Ave. on December 26, 1916.

John J Frank Virelli The Lee Giuseppe Macri Clifton Botdana George Pelli Noreton Frank J. Gotti Sons Hole North Ave

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