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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1915

Page

4

Funeral notices and deaths across the city

A sequence of death notices and funeral details from the city dated Dec 28 1915 1016 and 1918 list names Henry Filet Mubline Lyon Elizabeth Hansen Reitis O Connell and others with ages dates and funeral arrangements including church and cemetery details. Also public notices and rental ads appear, including a sewer construction ordinance and a front room rental ad.

Cari Bawacher Aitg Malu Hidumtenia Annus Btratford Om Wridar Dezi Mishaeils

Arms Co Plans Schools Near Big Factory

Heming-ton Arms Ammunition Co plans major housing and factory expansion in East End Bridgeport. The Board of Education weighs adding eight rooms to Mer morton and Garfield schools to handle new families, while company officials push for city assurances and a modern store in the neighborhood. Architects are drafting plans for spring work and city auditors will receive the documents tomorrow.

Mermont Hast Avenue Garfield Board of Education East Emad Mast Bridge Hemington Arms @ Ammunition Co East End Bridgeport Signi Ged Juste Inet Sibool Pape Pzne Tbe Uditor

Names J. P. Kelly To Succeed Braithwaite

City Clerk Robinson announced the appointment of Representative James P. Kelly to succeed Frank Braithwaite as assistant to the clerk, effective Saturday. The salary for the office is $7,500 annually. Kelly has worked for years in Warner Bros. corset department.

Robinson James P. Kelly Frank Braithwaite Alty Kelly Warner Bros

Boy Faints at Dock Rescue By Merchant Grasp

Eleven year old Erncst Swanson fainted on the edge of a Bridgeport dock while visiting a ship. John Murphy of the Bridgeport Outdoor Advertising Co caught him by one leg as he slipped, nearly dropping him into the water. The boy was revived at Emergency Hospital, the incident blamed on fainting. Also notice of a public hearing in Bridgeport for bridge plans across Pequonnock River set for January 19, 1916 at City Hall.

Erncst Swanson Christianson U.S. Engineer New London Conn Common Council Chamber City Hall Bridgeport, Ciy City of Bridgeport Pequonnock River Grand St East Washington Ave Bridgeport City Engineer’s

Sewer fund estimated at over $400000 in city plan

The common council committee outlined sewer funding far exceeding prior talks with a figure over 400000, largely to be financed by long term bonds per City Auditor Keating. The proposal lists multiple 1915 sewers and private installations under city supervision, totaling extensive construction and repairs to complete the system by spring.

Arst Common Council Keating Brothwell Street Remington Arms & Ammunition Company Poston Avenue Bond Street Palisade Avenue Boston Avenue Central Avenue Pembroke Lake Success Avenue Bruce's Brook Bishop Avenue Barnum Avenue Harnum Avenue Pixlee Place Band Street Stewarttreet Dover Street Stewart Stream East Avenue Stewart Street Remington Street Wiltow Street Albion Street Fairfielde Avenue Auburn Palrfield Avenue Cherry Street Connecticut Avenue Himira Street Harbor Avenue Arthur Street Logan Street Kelsey Street Carrip Street Miles Street Pine Street Wilmot Avenue Chalmers Garfield Avenue Main Street Madison Avenue Helen Street Stillman Street Berkshire Avenue Linen Avenue Agenus Oak Street Henry Street

Obituary notices from the Webler Hansen and Hall families

Obituary notices list David Rothe Webler two years old at 1730 Sea View Avenue. John Hazen found dead of natural causes at 7 Bank Street buried in Pottersfield. Nellie G OConnell Hansen died at 625 Howard Avenue leaving husband and two children. Carrie J Hail died at 291 Beach Street aged 63 leaving husband and two grandchildren. Charles B Grantham died after illness at 68, member of Ellus Hoye post. survived by two sons Roscoe and Charien and a daughter in New Jersey. Sara Hall, 20, at 323 Poplar Street, survived by husband and mother with siblings. Charles Phillips, employee of Singer Manufacturing, died after brief illness at Bridgeport Hospital. widow and young son at 115 Beintreet. Roseanna Olmstead died at home of Mrs. Gite on Washington Terrace.

David Rothe Webler David Rothe Louis Christina R. Webler Seaview Avenue John Hazen Bank Street Pottersfield Nellie G. O'Connell Hansen Nellie G. O'Connell Jian Hansen Howard Avenue Ajriof Hansen St. Peter's Church Carrie Hann Carrie EB George J. Hail Beach Street Charles 3 Grantham Charies B. Grantham Ellus Hoye Post GA. R Roscoe Charien New Jersey Sara Hall Sarah James A Hall Alfred F. Marshall Poplar Street Hall See Charles Philipps Charles Phillips Singer Manufacturing Co Bridgeport Hospital Mr. Philips Beintreet Francis P. Henaghan Whitney Avenue Mr. Denaghan St. Patrick's Church Trumbull Patrick Ellen McGuire Hensaghan Joseph William M Charles J Bridgeport Daniel Driscoll Robert L. Clarkson Beechwood Avenue Park City Cleaning Co Driscoll Holy Name Society St Augustine's Church James Ralph B. Driscoll Florence Driscoll Mr. Driscoll Westport Harry W.cunn Perente Thomas W. Flint Seeley Street Flint Bridgeport Standard Bridgeport Typographical Union Pauline Renz Rauscher Pauline Henz Jacob Rauscher Magizon Syenne Rauscher Wurtemburg Germany John Rene Pauline Baker Carl Prederick Hens Minnie Schroh Frederick Ettner Bary Malstram Erma Bankwits Charlies Erle William Renz Carl Renz Sioux City James Matthew Kiernan Kiernan Barnum Avenue Margaret Kismian Stered Aermatine Csial Aes “Tin Jellevue Ncepttst New York Porrington West Haven Barmum Avenue Mary Josephine Campbells West Campbell Margaret Kiernan Claude A. Randolph Thomas Kiernan Calvary Cemetery Brooklyn

Obituaries and death notices from Bridgeport area

A series of obituaries note the deaths of residents including Francis P. Henaghan at 132 Whitney Avenue aged 82, and James Matthew Kiernan M D of 430 Barnum Avenue aged 38 from acute pneumonia. Other notices mention Mary, widow of John Powers, Pauline Rauscher, and Daniel Driscoll former deputy sheriff, with burial and service details.

More Claims Filed Against Estate of New Milford Bankef

Additional claims totaling about 70 000 were filed today against the estate of A. K. Green former president of the First National Bank of New Milford and chief officer of the New Milford Hat Company. This was the final day for commissioners to receive claims. Total claims now near 200 000 with the estate appraised around 40 990.

New Milford K Green Ste First, National Bank of New Milford Hat Company

Nurse Indicted in Bridgeport Babe Killing Case

Special to The Partner reports nurse Elizabeth B. Cannon indicted by a grand jury in Springfinid Massachusetts for murder in Russell Massachusetts of five year old ward Lucille M. Thomas formerly of Bridgeport. Alleged to have killed the child by drugs and later set the house afire on November 11.

Springfinid Mass Elizabeth B. Cannon Russell Oid Lucille M. Thomas Bridgeport Miss Cannon

Alderman MacFayden Wins Repair Contract for Jat Workshop

Alderman MacFayden receives a contract to rehabilitate the county Jat workshop after fire damage. Insurance adjusters and appraisers concluded repairs could cost about 2350 dollars. MacFayden will begin work immediately with crews, aiming for a rapid completion.

MacFayden Malcolm MacParden Board of Aldermen Ecotat Swat Maciayden

Nightgowns and undergarments on sale this week

A long ad lists a large selection of nightgowns and associated underwear in varied fabrics such as nainsook and muslin. It promotes French embroidery, Vallance trimming, and lace details with prices from 9c to 5.00. The store advertises special savings and emphasizes quality and fashion for women.

Batiste Wallace Nemcook

Victrolas Bring True Music To Bridgeport Homes

Bridgeport stores report Victrolas selling fast as demand soars across the city. A range of models priced from 25 to 200 dollars is offered with immediate delivery from the front basement showroom. The campaign promises rich tone and easy payments for home music seekers.

Victrola Bridgeport Carpy

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