Mrs. P. L. Perry Dies in 87th Year
Jerusha S Perry widow of Seter Look Wood Perry died last night at 512 East Washington Avenue. She was a longtime East Side resident, active in the Congregational church, known for charity to neighbors. Rev John G Davenport and Rev Gerald H Beara will officiate with burial in Mountains Grove Cemetery.
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Jerusha S
Wilson
Dune
Bres A
Pie Iiden
Perry
Jonal
Mis
Joseph
Jerusha Sheldon
John G. Davenport
Waterbury
Gerald H. Beara
Park Street
Messiah at 8 Oclock Tonight in Bridgeport
The Aranory Bridge oratorio society presents The Messiah at 8 oclock sharp with 350 in attendance four soloists and the Philharmonic orchestra. It promises one of the winter seasons lead events and advances sales will be accommodated up to venue capacity.
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Aranory
Bridgeort Oratorio’ Society
Etc
Philharmonic
Handel
Bridge- Port
Library board seeks funding for two bridges branches
Bridgeport library board requests 34,200 dollars for annual operations with 5,000 for two branches, one on Feabo Side and one on West, plus 60,000 from the Carnegie Foundation if city provides guarantees. The plan covers books binding periodicals fuels light salaries supplies printing insurance furniture and repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Public Library
Feabo
Carnegie Foundation
Firefighter Injured in Vehicle Collision
Captain Michael J. Dailey, seriously hurt Friday when his apparatus collided with a Horan delivery auto mobile, shows improvement at home 1620 Park Avenue. Fireman Frank Woodford sits up at St Vincent's Hospital and expects discharge soon. Lieutenant J Kane remains confined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael J. Dailey
eSie Feal Co. 2
Park Avenue
Frank Woodford
Sti. Vincent's Hospital
J.’ J. Kane
Institut
Bankruptcy hearing over Fannie Wallin creditors dispute
In bankruptcy court November 3 1914 debts totaled 879.55 with 1450 assets for Fannie Wallin a Pembroke Street dry goods operator opposing creditors led by Phillipson and the Phillip Jones Company of New York City. A final hearing on Sherman Ewalds trustee account occurred today and Joseph Delia case set for tomorrow. Petitions filed by Smith Benedict of Danbury and Harry Martin of Stamford list liabilities 2000 with stock in trade 2000.83 and 39 cents cash on hand. State Senators met informally at Hartford Club to discuss organization and matters ahead of the new session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie
Sherman Ewald
Joseph Delia
John W. Banks
Smith & Benedict
Danbury
Harry Martin
Stamford
Conn
Charles H. Smith
Willam H. Benedict
Should Men Be Paid More For Teaching In Bridgeport?
At a Board of Education session the finance committee’s report was accepted, requesting 1915 funds of 628149. A proposed 50 increase for each teacher sparked debate on gender pay equity, with several commissioners opposing pay discrimination and others noting higher salaries in rival cities. The largest item covers teacher and administrator salaries, with minor provisions for repairs and equipment. The board also planned a standard one mill tax levy.
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Board of Education
Finance Committee
Keating
Board of
J. Z. Cullinan
Bridgeport
Challenger
Cullinan
John A. Hurley
Louis A. Schwerdtie
A. W. Bell
W. #. ney Jr
John Oe
George W. Osborne
Hurley
Chalp
May G. Wendell
Bridgeport High School
New York
Yale
Miss Wendell
New England
Bridgeport Teachers”S Association
Bell
Hell
Havens
of Stationary Engineers
Obituary notices for Samuel Glenn and Emma A Deyton
The funeral for Samuel Glenn who died at Bridgeport hospital on Christmas Day after kidney trouble was held at Walker and Hanks funeral chapel with Rev Dr Richard Swann officiating. Bearers included relatives Howard Bertine William Glenn and others. Emma A widow of Samuel I Deyton aged 65 arrived in Bridgeport from Norwhich in care of Walker and Banks and died yesterday in Norwich.
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Samuel Glenn
Bridgeport Hospital
Walker & Hanks
Ealate
Richard Swann
South Cenepeetions Church
Glenn
Howard
Homer Bertine
William Alfred
Russell Glenn
Charles Bateman
Swain
Emrma A
Samuel I. Deyton
Long Hill
Bridgeport
Walker & Banks
Norwich
England
Christmas Cantata Guests Highlight Deerfield And Greenfield News
Mr and Mrs Howard Wade and Miss Vere Wales attended the cantata Down the Chimney with Santa Claus hosted by G H Merwin on Merwin's Lane. Miss Louie Forsythe of Fairfield subbed at Dwight School while Miss Keane was ill.
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Harry Edwards
H. Wisner
Hoyden's Hill
Mrs Ferry confined by illness at home
Mrs. Easton Mrs. Ernest Ferry is confined to her home by illness under a physician. Mrs. Grace Clark and her daughter were entertained Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gillette at Adams Corners. The annual election of officers occurred at the Baptist Sunday school on Sunday morning. The following were
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Ernest Ferry
Grace Clark
Clarence B. Andrews
Edward D. Gillette
Adams Corners
The
Baptist Sunday School
School anointed leaders amid ceremony announcement
Elected figures include Superinterment Edwin Var Goshe as assistant superintendent and Stanley Bobbins as secretary and treasurer. Drew, organist with Miss Clara Sanford as assistant organist and Miss Bertha An as assistant.
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Edwin Vargoshe
Stanley Bobbins
Drews
Clara Sanford
Bertha An
Grady Sues City Over Paving Damages
James D. Grady filed suit in Bridgeport Superior Court claiming $2,000 in damages from sidewalk lowering after paving on Park Avenue. He says the 20 inch grade drop forced entry changes and interior masonry work after the council ordered the paving June 16 1913. suit returnable January term.
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Park Avenue
James D. Grady
Park and Railroad Ave
Uees
City of
Bridgeport
Superior Court
Grady
Common Council
Suit Seeks 70000 Loss Against New Haven Railroad
Hatch and Bailey sue the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad Co. for seventy thousand dollars claiming a locomotive spark set lumber on fire. Insurance covers forty thousand. plaintiffs’ rights subrogated to insurers up to forty thousand. Case returnable at the January term.
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Erty
Norwalk
Hatch & Bailey
New York, New Haven & Hartford R. R. Co
Insurante
Fur Merchant Blenner Declares Bankrupt in Hartford
Samuel Blenner of New Haven fur merchant files voluntary bankruptcy in U S district court. Liabilities amount to 30023 dollars while assets total 2604 dollars.
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Hartford
Samuel Blenner
New Haven
United States District Court
Burglars Loot Fairfield Railroad Stations
Burglars broke into the east and West Fairfield railroad stations last night rifling coin boxes in chewing gum machines and telephone booths. They are believed to have secured little money. The Universalist church Sundry school's Christmas tree program is set for Wednesday December 20 at 7 o'clock. Internal Revenue Collector Jas J Walsh of Hartford visited the city yesterday.
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Fairfield
the Universalist Church
Jas. J. Walsh
Hartford
Union
Candidates offer to donate blood for unusual operation
A blood transfusion operation at Bridgeport Hospital is planned tomorrow after tests on a dozen donor candidates led by Dr H LeBaron Peters. The patient, kept anonymous, has wasted away for two years and seeks a last resort before a West trip on January 7. An ad in The Farmer drew many donors. Leonard E Ware, former US tennis champion and broker, died at his Elizabeth New Jersey home.
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Bridge's Port Hospital
H. LeBaron Peters
Leonard E. Ware
United States
Elizabeth, NJ
Wife Dies at Home as Husband Returns from Night Work
Mrs Nellie Welch, 45, wife of Michael Clifford, was found dead at 378 Nichols Street about 5 40 AM by her husband returning from night work. A medical examiner ruled natural causes, noting prior fainting spells. She was Irish born and long employed in Judge DeForest’s household, active in St Marys church and the Third Order of Francis.
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Nellie ‘Welch
Michael Clifford
Nichols Street
Clifford
James L. Sullivan
Bere
M. Garlick
Mrs. Clifford
Ireland
Bridgeport
Robert E. DeForest
St. Mary's Church
Francis
City court hearing on Saturday bonds set at five hundred
Two suspects appeared before Judge Wilder in today's city court. Bonds were set at 500 dollars each after a day of proceedings. Detective Sergeant Hil led the arrest yesterday following more than a week of investigation.
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Judge Wilder
Hil
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Hartford Club
Emma A. Dayton
Deerfield
Greenfield
Easton
Mohican
Golden Hill Street
Best Pure
Lic
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Crisco
Meadowbrook Creamery
Fancy Elgin Creamery
Porterhouse
Hamburg
Uneeda Biscuits
Fancy
Monogram Whisky
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Ashe
Fioue
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