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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1911

Page

3

Probate Court Sets Hearing On Guardian Mortgage Request In Bridgeport

Court records show the guardian for the estate of Mary Agnes and Myrtle Umatatter of Bridgeport seeks an order to mortgage estate real estate. Hearing scheduled for December 79, 1911, at 11 a.m. in Bridgeport Probate Office with notice to interested parties by December 28, 1911. Attest Judge Edward F. Gallien.

Mary Agnes Myrtle Umatatter Bridgeport Guardian Pear A. D Edward F Iallen

Waklee Sues Over Glanders Horse Sale for 300

Samuel Waklee of Stratford sues John Lockus of this city for 300 dollars in Common Pleas claiming misrepresentation induced purchase of a horse sold as sound but found to have glanders. Waklee paid 25 for medical care and burned two blankets costing 25. Suit returns to the January term.

Samuel Waklee Stratford John Lockus Court of Common Pleas Lockus Waklee

James W. Youngs Dies In New Canaan

James W. Youngs a former Bridgeport book seller with firms Sandford and Youngs then Youngs and Jackson died at his New Canaan home aged 75 after years of invalid life. Survived by nephew John Youngs of Bridgeport sister Miss Martha Youngs of New Canaan and sister in law Mrs Charles E. Youngs of Bridgeport.

Bripana James W. Youngs Park City New Canaan Youngs Main Street Sandford and Youngs James W.-. Youngs E. W. Fairchild Horace H. Jackson Youngs and Jackson Jackson John Youngs Bridgeport Martha Youngs Charles E. Youngs

Man Rescues Family, Faints After Early Fire

Boston dispatch reports Herman Simons rushed down three flights with his unconscious wife and child, then returned to save his aged grandmother before fainting. He wore clothing to shield their faces and is feared to have burned lungs. Fannie Simonds, 16, hobbled with her eight month old sister. several occupants were painfully injured as the fire raged in the north end apartment building.

United Press Boston Herman Simons Simons Fannie Simonds North End

Fifty Deaths In Berlin From Some Strange Disease

Berlin reports an unknown epidemic with six deaths in a municipal shelter and other lodgings and four hundred new cases. Victims suffer violent vomiting and die quickly, initially blamed on ptomaine poisoning from tainted herring but later linked to a mysterious illness.

United Press Berlin

Obituary notes for William W Ingham and others

Funeral at 494 East Main attended by Hamilton Commandery K T and Masonic groups with Rev E H Kenyon presiding. Interment in Manchester NH. Also notices for Mrs Michael Elliott of 1415 Main Street who died at St Vincent Hospital and Anna Elizabeth Malota of 24 Colorado Avenue with requiem at St Joseph's and Park Cemetery burial. remarks on church devotion and floral tributes.

Callan Southport Lucy Loretta Catherine Thomas Callan St. Thomas’ Church St. Thomas Cemetary Mary Michael Elliott Harry Allen Main Street St Augustine's Church St. Michael's Cemetery Lock Wood Harrigt C. Hanford James N. Lockwood Wm. M. Middlebrook Nicholas Acht Stillman Street St. Joseph's Lakeview Cemetery Arnold Thomas Arnold, Jr Coleman Street St. Augustine's Church St. Michael's Nichols Street St.*Mary's Church William W. Ingham East Main Street Hamilton Commandery K. T E. H. Kenyon St. Paul's Episcopal Church Robert Brown Jesus Manchester N.H St. Vincent’s Hospital Eliott Henry Allen Patrick Allen Charles Yone Frank Stratton South Norwalk Elliott St. Augustine’s Church St. Joseph's Church Anna Elizabeth Malota Colorado Avenue Joseph Wieler Father Dahme Domvnick Schmidt John Saur Anton Herb Peter Hillman Carl Stackman Philip Rahrig Park Cemetery

Teacher dismissed from New York public schools over child care

Mrs. Clara Schwartzmann Hess, who cared for 40 children while teaching, has been dismissed from her position in New York City's public schools due to her focus on caring for her own child. The decision affects her duties and status within the school system.

New York Hhool Clara Schwartzmann ‘Hess

Education Board Approves One Mill Tax and Requisitions

The Board of Education approved $394 525 for a one mill tax and $294 525 in requisitions plus the usual land building and equipment tax. A sewing teacher item raised questions on salaries and whether to hire teachers from other towns. The board also ordered widening a passage and reducing the bicycle shed to create eight feet of access. A sidewalk project via the aldermanic passage was forwarded for spring action. The chair’s mourning veil was placed on the chair. The closing remark mentions cabaret activity and a cryptic query about social events.

Board of Education Keating Bell Bridgeportould Fairfield Stratford Col. Havens Adr. Bell Congress Board of Aldermen T. H. Macdona

City Auditor Receives Large Requisitions From City Agencies

City Auditor Keating reviewed requisitions from multiple departments including the board of education, street cleaning, and city court totaling 87 508.20. Street cleaning requests cover sewer work, paving, snow removal and related tasks, while city court budget items list salaries, clerks, prosecutors, fees, and various incidentals for the upcoming fiscal year.

Keating Board of Education Farmer Department of City Court Supt. Schreiber Henry Street

Des Moines Invites Mayor to New Municipal Building Dedication

Mayor Wilson received an invitation in Des Moines mail for New Year ceremonies honoring the dedication of a new Gothic styled municipal building built to suit the commission form of government in use in Des Moines.

Des Moines Wilson

Rose Toogandft Sues for Divorce on Cruelty Ground

In Superior Court this morning Rose Toogander of Stamford files for divorce from Samuel Toogander of New York on the ground of intolerable cruelty. The couple wed in June 1904 and Rose's maiden name was Rose Munzer.

Rose Toogainder Stamford Samuel Toogander New York Rose Munzer

Savings System Installed In Public Schools

The Board of Education introduces a new pupil savings plan to begin after Christmas vacation. Teachers collect deposits Mondays, transferring funds to Bridgeport and City Savings banks and the American Bank & Trust Company. Any amount from one cent up earns interest once a child reaches five dollars, with monthly transfers to a bank book.

Board of Education Schoo D. H. Monahan Howard 8. Challenger Col Elmer H. Havens Bridgeport and City Savings Banks American Bank & Trust Company Savings Bank

Government Action In Morse Case Explained

Washington reports the Department of Justice clarifies its stance on pardons and commutations for Charles W Morse and other inmates. Taft may free Morse in January 1913 if doctors agree continued imprisonment would be fatal. a board of physicians evaluates his tuberculosis at Fort McPherson. Also notes Taft’s plan and a Park Avenue temple sermon by Rev. Dr. Maurice Thorner on Practical Dreamers.

United Press Washington Atlanta Charles W. Morse New York Department of Justice Morse Taft Army Hospital Fort McPherson Maurice Thorner Park Avenue Temple Washington and Park Avenues Temple

Limited time bargain on fine woolen skirts for $4

A department store offers skirts made from 54 inch broadcloth serges and fancy wooleta at $4 total. Short lengths from top fabric makers, including black and blue tones, lightweight double faced cloths, and wool blends, with delivery after measurement. Early buyers secure best selection, right aisle rear.

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