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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1916

Page

4

Remington Arms and U M 6 60s Factories Close

The Remington Arms and Union Metallic Cartridge Co units have closed their factory buildings until Tuesday morning. An extensive inventory of plant, equipment and stock will be conducted during the pause, with thousands of workers taking a holiday to visit homes in other cities while a special force completes the inventory by Tuesday.

Remington Arms & Ammunition Union Metallic Cartridge Works Remington Arms-Union Metallic Cartridge Co Nazor Ishkanian Nagor Ishkanian Armenia Bridgeport Ishkanian Union Metallic Cartridge Co Alphin Circle Seaview Avenue

Locomobile Showcases 14 Smart Bodies at New York Salon

The Locomobile Company exhibits 14 chassis mounted bodies at the Hotel Astor Salon in New York from January 2 to 10. Features include Satin Finish, low-slung suspension, and models such as Canoe Roadster and Gunboat Roadster. Distinct designs by Custom Department and Holbrook & Co. showcased with Miss Elsie DeWolfe decorative input.

Locomobile New York Grand Central Palace J. F. de Causse Custom Locomobile Company Paris Henri Labourdette America Automobile Salon Hotel Astor Custom Department Locomobile Company of America Locomobile Custom Department Saune Creme Lockmobile Elsie DeWolfe Holbrook and Company H. P Rubay Locke and Compa

Toolmakers Strike Halts Ashcroft Mfg Co Operations

Bixty men at Ashcroft Manufacturing Co walked out after demanding changes. The strike closed the tool department as union officers said talks will resume after Tuesday. The 65 workers refuse to work with non union man Alfred Gardner, whose past employers included Remington Arms UMC Co and a Boston post prior to Ashcroft.

Bixty-trs Colmakers Ashcroft Manufacturing Co Machinists’ Union Ers Ém- 4 Ashcroft Alfred Gardner Association of 5 Frederick A. Bennett Bridgeport Wwr Remington Arms U. M. C. ‘Co Boston Remington Arms

Real estate man Swan B Brewster suffers grip attack

Swan B Brewster of the Arcade Hotel building offices and Green residence is ill at home with an attack of the grip. The brief item notes his status and location without additional details.

Swan B. Brewster Arcade Green Paradise Grip

Whalen Scott and Regan funerals list dates in Bridgeport

Notices announce funerals for Matilde Whalen and John Marx with service times at Sacred Heart St Joseph and St Michael churches, plus Anthony Regan burial details. Also included are a missing dog notice, a Margaret Sanger talk ad, employment classifieds, a thanks card, and a gas service notice from Bridgeport Gas Light Co.

Bridgeport Gas Light Co

Obituary notices from Brooklyn and Bridgeport deaths

Obituaries report funeral details for Elizabeth Morton Annie Lee Wilcox Catherine Whalen Almira J Warner Nazor Ishkanian Mary J Lynch Bridget Collins Matilda Scott and others, with death notices, addresses, survivors, and burial places in Lakeview Greenwood St Michael's and local cemeteries.

Obituaries in Stratford and area mark multiple deaths

The obituary notices report the deaths of James Root at his Stratford residence with burial in Brooklyn St John’s Cemetery, Thomas S Cranson aged 88 in Stratford, Chauncey V Hains of Harral avenue Stratford with mass at St Augustine’s, and John M Griffin of 682 Grand Street Stratford with high mass at St Patrick’s. The pieces note survivor families and funeral details.

Matilde John Scott Mill Hill Avenue From &J. Charles’ Church St. John’s Cemeter Brooklyn Marx This City John Commercial Street St. Joseph's Church St Michael’s Cemetery Mary J. Lynch Mary J James Lynch William F.brown Main Street Thomas P. Mooney Sacred Heart Church St. Michael's Cemetery James J. Boland Edward Swindels John Lane James Sullivan John Mitchell John Piana Bridget Joseph Collins Railroad Avenue St. Peter's Church Patrick Roach Michael Gaynor Michael Dwyer Owen Callahan John McKeon James McPadden St. Michael’s Cemetery James Root King Street Stratford St. James’ R. C. Church Michael J. O'Connor Molly Daly Ogren Walter Dutchar George Woodford Emil Kristner Edward Booth John Osborne John Casey St. Mic. 'S Cemetery Chauncey V. Hains Harral Avenue St. Augustine's Church James Derwin William H August B Haywood Clarence Hains Mr. Hains Harry F. Pillotti Charles Thornton Woodmen John M. Griffin Grand Street St. Patrick’s Church John C. Lynch John J. Keane Thomas J. Picker George Haux Richard Kiley Edward Wheeler Thomas Reilly Timothy Flanagan William Leahey Father Keane

Paving Commission Plans Higher Budgets for City Services

The city faces strained costs as the paving and bridge programs require extra funds. Grand Street Bridge adds 30 814 over the bond and Washington Avenue Bridge 23 765 beyond its 130 000 bond. Ambulance and hospital line items rise, with salary increases for day and night surgeons and a substitute surgeon hired. Two ambulances and drivers are proposed, and pharmacist pay climbs to 1200. Additional budgets cover planning, inspectors, assessors, tax offices, and clerical costs, signaling broad fiscal strain.

Grand Street Bridge Commission Washington Avenue Charities Department Hillside Home City Planning Commission John Nolen Examiner of Keng A. F. Connor Board of Appraisal City Hall Committee Board of Building Commissioners

Wanted Drivers and Teamsters at Sterling Street Yard

Sterling Street Yard seeks drivers and teamsters to fill positions with Wheeler and Howes Co. Apply in person.

Sterling Street Yard Wheeler & Howes Co

New Year Hope for Bridgeport Growth in 1917

The text thanks Bridgeport customers for the year past and expresses resolve to improve service in the coming year. It notes the Howland store expansion will bring nearer a high standard and greater opportunities to serve more residents.

Howland Bridgeport

Anning J. Smith Transportation Co Bankrupt

The Anning J. Smith Transportation Co a noted local marine concern went into receivership today Judge Bennett appointed James C Van Neyse of Orange New Jersey to take charge The bond of 25000 was provided by American Surety Co The petition was filed by Emily A Smith and Emily Smith of Fairfield stockholders alleging assets risk waste through litigation The company operates steamers Rosedale Isabel Marion and others serving New York Coney Island and Rockaway Beach boats tied at Norwalk this year more than in past years

Anning J. Smith Transportation Co Bennett Civil Superior Court James C. C. van Neyse Orange N. J Foster and Morgan American Surety Co New York Emily A. C. Smith Emily Smith Fairfield Smith Company Rosedale Isabel Marion Coney Island Rockaway Beach Norwalk

Fairfield Girl Sues Over Bicycle Collision Injuries

Mil dred Walters of Fairfield sues Joseph Rusnak for 1000 in common pleas court alleging she was walking in Fairfield on November 28 when Rusnak rode a bicycle into her, knocking her down and causing a wrenched back sprains and bruises despite her due care.

Mildred Walters Fairfield Joseph Rusnak Common Pleas Court

Coroner to Probe Fairfield Railroad Fatality

Coroner John Phelan announced he will begin investigation into the death of John Menyhart at the Fairfield railroad station on Christmas Day. He had been tied up with several other out of town cases and could not attend to Menyhart sooner.

John Phelan John Menyhart Fairfield Menyhart

Guard Captain Takes Life At State Armory

New Britain, Conn. December 30 Captain Henry F. Ladbury of Company I, first Regiment, C. N. G. shot himself at the state armory and died. New London, Conn. December 30 Charles H. Thompson aged 48, carpenter and joiner, committed suicide by inhaling chloroform on Huntington street last night. body found this morning, despondency believed to be cause.

New Britain, Conn Henry F. Ladbury First Regiment State Armory New London Charles H. Thompson Huntington Street

Mrs Fair Alive Claim Raises Doubt in Darien Case

Attorney John Keogh of Norwalk argued that the body found in the Darien woods likely is not Margaret Fair, noting she left June 25 1914 and the corpse was found in August 1914. The trial involved William F Fair before Judge Burpee and a jury in the criminal superior court. Separately, Jacob Smith and his wife perished in a house fire near Meadville Pennsylvania.

Darien Woods Margaret Fair John Keoghg Norwalk William F. Fair Burpee Criminal Superior Court Lair

Man Whose Machine Killed Horse Freed

James Porto a wealthy New Haven resident and business man has been freed from responsibility for the killing of a horse in Fairfield avenue last Sunday night and the destruction of the wagon hitched to the animal Porto was driving a touring car and struck the farmer s wagon knocking two men from it and injuring them slightly the horse was killed instantly Assistant Prosecutor Earle Garlick told Judge Bartlett Porto was arraigned on reckless driving charges but it is understood he was not responsible since the wagon was on the wrong side of the street

James Porto New Haven Fairfield Avenue Porto Earle Garlick Bartlett

Alleged burglar Seigel held on $3000 bail

Morris Seigel, returned from New York by Detective Fred L. Feeley, faces charges of robbing Charles A. Cannon’s drug store at 1949 State Street and looting Simon Klein’s clothing store at 562 East Main Street for $700. He pleaded not guilty in city court and was held on $3,000 bail pending January 4.

Morris Seigel New York Fred L. Feeley Charles A. Cannon State Street Simon Klein East Main Street Selgel

Also Mentioned on This Page

U.M Comobile CO Ashcroft Mfg Swan Whalen Gregory Strest Sacred Eart Church St. Michael's Ceme Anthony Regan Dence Ee Avenue St Michael’s Cemen Boston Avenue Barnum Margaret Sanger Open’ Forum Main St Norristown Marie Reardon Warner Bros. Relief Fund Warner Bros. Company Edward Reardon Harold Reardon Mrb. T. BP. Cotter Elizabeth Morton Rose Stroh Lakeview Cemetery Annie Lee Wilcox French Street Ming Greenwood Meeseeteee Catherine Whalen Catherine James Whalen Gregory Street Almira J. Warner Almira J. Warmer Nichols Street R. C. Steinhoff Berean Church Bridget Collins Matilda Scott Matilda John W. Scott R. W. Ellingham Scott Ireland John Gevin George States Arthur Rydell Tillie Scott Helen Henry St. John’s Cemetery Thomas S. Cranson Ward Street Mr. Cranson Warrenite Hoowland’s Cannon Street Bridgeport, Conn THE Howland Dry Goods CO Beardsley Park Pond Naugatuck Valley Ice Co Fairfield Girl Fair Jacob Smith Meadville Seigel
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