Widows Will Distributes $500000 to Connecticut Charities
Mary E Perry Sherman's will names executors Rev. Henry M Sherman and others and allocates large gifts to Bridgeport Hospital and St Pauls church. Major bequest of 25000 for needy Episcopal clergy of Connecticut, 10000 for a free bed at Bridgeport Hospital, and 15000 to Frederick W Storrs and others. Residuary estate split among Sherman family and Leavenworth relatives with many specific legacies and a trust to benefit clergy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E Perry Sherman
Connecticut
Toe
Mark R. Leavenworth
Bridgeport Hospital
Mountain Grove Cemetery Association
Wiliam H. Perry
Sherman
William H. Perry
St Pauls Church
Bridgeport
Conn
Chauncey
Brewster
Protestant Episcopal Diocese of
Henry M. Sherman
Sridgeport
Theodore D. Leavenworth
Protestant Episcopal Church
Frederick W. Storrs
Amn J. Burritt
Southington
Margaret Campbell
Eien C. Cole
Springfeld
Mass
Eliza Jane Leavenworth
Hon
Henry of Sherman
Leroy W. Leavenworth
Sheres E. Perry
Chica- Til
Mountain Grove
FR. Leavenworth
Margaret Sherman
Mary EB. Sherman
Henry M. Saran
Orphan Club
Bernard O Cogan Dead
Bernard O Cogan a well known plumber died after a long illness at his home 22 Marrall Avenue He was a lifelong resident and active parishioner at St Augustine's Church He is survived by widow Mary Dan a son Vincent A Cogan a student at St Thomas seminary a brother John F Cogan and a sister Mrs James Murphy
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Bernard O. Cogan
Marrall Avenue
Mr. Cogan
Legion
St. Augustine’s Church
Holy Name Aocle’y Hiis
Mary Dan
Vincent A. Cogan
St Thomas’ Seminary
John
B.onbil
Moody Street
Waltham
Mass
Newtown
Conn
Frederick Albert Bennett
Otis Olney Wright
St. John’s Church
Sandy Hook
Maud Homer Blackman
James M. Blackman
Boston
Andrew Bennett
Margaret Wilson
Oscar Pitzschler
John B. O'Neill
Albert J. Bennet
Maud’ Homer Blackman
Bennett
Bridgeport
Albert Bennett
Manufacturers’ Association
Fuel Engineering Company
New York City
Frederick Bennett
Berkshire
New Haven Road
McNamara
Rhode Island
Hiram Loder
Seaside Gun Club Hosts Hoagland Cup Shoot
The Seaside Gun Club prepares for its annual Hoagland Cup championship with guest shooter Bill Stowe, famed marksman and charter member. Defenders include Samuel P. Senior and past holder L. C. Wilson. three consecutive wins required for cup ownership. crowd expected from New Haven at Island Brook grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaside Gun Club
Bill” Stowe
Stowe
America
Art & Harmon Co
Hoagland
Samuel P. Senior
Bridgeport Hydraulic Co
L. C. Wilson
Jarvis Williams
New Haven
Island Brook Grounds
New Year's Day Mass Times at Local Catholic Churches
Tomorrow is a holy day of obligation with Masses at St. Charles 5 30 6 30 and 8 high, St. Augustine 5 30 7 8 and 9 high, St. Mary 5 30 6 30 and 3 30 high, St. Joseph 3 30 and 10 30, St. Peter 5 30 7 and 9 high, St. Patrick 5 20 7 and 9 high, Sacred Heart 5 30 7 and a high, St. Anthony 3 30 and 10.
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St. Charles
St. Augustine’s
St. Mary’s
St. Joseph’s Church
St. Peter’s
St. Patrick's
Sacred Heart
St. Anthony's
Charles W. Reid Heads Pequonnock Lodge
Charles W. Reid was elected noble grand of Pequonnock Lodge No. 1 at last night's meeting. Arthur M. Comiley was named other officer with installation set for Tuesday night under District Deputy Caft Ford B. Wilson. The report notes a Christmas shutdown and mentions Nesta of the white ant having value as fertiliser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Reidh
Pequonnnock Lodge
LO. C
Arthur M. Comiley
Caftford B. Wilson
Nesta
Missing Son Mystery Haunts Bridgeport Deathbed Mother
Curious coincidences link Frederick Albert Bennett to a dying Bridgeport woman seeking her son. Reports trace Bennett to Waltham and Newtown, with families hoping he is the missing son before the mother dies.
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Bridgeport
Farmer
Frederick Albert Bennett
Manufacturers’ Association
Margaret Bennett
Waltham
Mess
Connecticut
Albert J. Bennett
Albert J
Frederick A. Sennett
James B. O'Neil
Moody
Etmeeh
Mass
Sandy Hook
Conn
Albert T.bennett
Boston
Andrew
Everett Street
Alston District
Obston
Troops Encamped in Texas Enjoy Health
Washington reports health conditions among officers and men at the Texas City camp remain nearly one per cent better than troops at home stations. A high army officer said the record justifies Major General Carter keeping the camp in place for now, though the War Department allows a move if conditions warrant.
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Washington
Texas City
Mex
Carter
War Department
Plot to Assassinate Huerta Foiled in Campofiora
Mexico City December 31 Huerta regime says an alleged plot to kill Provisional President Huerta during the New Year reception was halted by the arrest of two Mexicans in a Campofiora suburb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Huerta
Campofiora
New Organist Appointed at St Patrick's Church
Fritz K. Weber, long known as a musician and organist at St Joseph's R C church for ten years, will take over as organist at St Patrick's Church succeeding Miss Sarah E. Lee whose growing duties as treasurer of Consolidated Piano Co. require her to leave church work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz K. G. Weber
St. Joseph's R. C
Robert Weber
St. Patrick’s Church
Sarah E. Lee
Lee
Consolidated Piano Co
Plan of Unknown Woman Blocked by Probate Judge
A probate judge names Alexander Morrissey as conservator for Frank Fochenbach 71 and inmate of Lakeview Home to prevent a planned funded rooming house by a woman seeking the estate money. The Charities board acted as Fochenbach is a city charge and the unknown woman pressed for the funds. The caller asked if Fochenbach had received the money and hung up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Fohenbach
Edward Schneider
Hallen
Alexander F. Morrissey
Fochenbach
Lakeview
Charities Board
Pohenbach
Judge Hallen
Fohenbech
City Board Backs Elm Street Grade Change Over Protest
Judge Bennett rules that lowering the Elm Street north side from Harrison does not constitute a public taking requiring damages. The ruling dissolves the injunction and allows the street grade work to continue per the common council order. Parties cited include Edward Jennings and others, Henry Parrott, Thomas Morrissey, Courtade, and City Attorney Pullman.
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Bennett
Superior Court
Edward Jennings
City of
Bridgeport
Elm Street
Harrison
Henry BR. Parrott
Thomas Morrissey
Courtade
Jennings Bros
Elm
Harrison Streets
Marsh, Stoddard and
Common Council
Two Danbury Wives File Divorce Suits
Two Danbury women filed divorce actions in superior court. Emma Taylor of Hatting Town seeks a decree from Bayard Taylor alleging habitual intemperance. they married November 17, 1837 and Emma’s maiden name was Emma Lane. Ida E. Newkirk seeks separation from Simon Newkirk, alleging desertion on May 1, 1908. her maiden name was Ida Bough ton and she married the defendant October 8, 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury
Emma Taylor
Hatting Town
Bayard Taylor
Taylor
Emma Lane
Ida E. Newkirk
Simon Newkirk
Newkirk
Ida Boughton
A. H. Bullard Elected President of Connecticut Manufacturers
Augustus H. Bullard secretary and treasurer of Bullard Machine Tool Co. was chosen president at the Manufacturers Association of Connecticut annual meeting in Hartford. Fifty six major state firms attended. Bullard succeeds Col. George Pope of Hartford and is noted for fire service reform and public utilities work in Bridgeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manufacturers’ Association of Connecticut
Hartford
Augustus H. Bullard
Bullard Machine Tool Co
Col
George Pope
Bridgeport
Greater Fire Department
Southern New England Telephone Company
Eee Telephone
Workers Seek Talks With Mill Owners. No Officials Available
The Workers Committee refused an audience with mill owners and failed to obtain shop officials for interview. Borough officials did not offer good offices. Federation machinists joined the strikers, intensifying the dispute.
Striker Demands Fuel Shelton Textile Dispute
Matilda Rabinowitz, a Blumenthal strike leader, announces demands including no discrimination and abolition of the card service system and overtime. The strike cripples Blumenthal mills while arrests, injuries, and arson-like acts unfold as town officials seek arbitration amid rising costs.
Federation Machinists Join Shelton Strike Action
In Bridgeport labor circles 27 machinists from Blumentheples Shelton, linked to the Bridgeport local, are said to have joined the strike though not affiliated with the 1 W. W. faction. The company suspected them as sympathizers and began replacing them. The machinists then walked out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Blumenthe Ples
Shelton
Theas
W. W
Kline Bros Adopt 8:30 A.M. Opening Time
Kline Bros announce their department store will not open until 8:30 a m starting Friday. The move aligns with neighboring merchants to shorten the workday for employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kline Bros
Freerick Fuller Sues Sheriff Over Wrong Serve at 1050 Broad
Frederick Fuller owner of a restaurant at 1050 Broad sues City Sheriff Carl Risto and the Federal Bakeries Co alleging wrongful service and malicious attachment of his funds. He seeks $500 with treble damages under statute in Common Pleas Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freerick &. Fuller
Broad Street
Carl Risto
Federal Bakeries Co
Common Pleas Court
Fuller
Rising
Sanford Po
Frederick Fuller
Moses
Fedecal Bakeries Co
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Fannie A. Blake
Evelyn M. Baker
Harriet
Perry
Alice C. Setzer
Josephine
Mayer
Adelaide EB. Chapman
William Perry Downs
Bridge
Helen R. Taylor
Men's Christian Associate
Widow'n Society
Mate Laws
Scientific Society
Board of Trustees of Bridge
GUN Club
Bill Stowe
Hunter
Trapper
Chas. W. Reid
Pequonnock Lodge
Ojinaga
Texas
Pera Cruz
Inter-Oceanic
Presidio
Tex
United States
Chihuahua
Ortega
Villa
McNamee
Frederick A. Bennett
Frederick J. Bennett
Miss Blackman
New York Belting & Packing Co
Passaic
N. J
Newtown Episcopal Church
Blackman
Frederick Albert
ST. Patrick's Church
A. H. Bullard
Matilda Rabinowitz
Blumenthal
Mary Smarsh
Michael Harvick
Dillon
Griffith
Harvick
Ernest Nettleton
William Doolan
Smarsh
Union of the
Textile Workers
Textile
Fritz Stolzenberg
Stolzenberg
D.N. Clarke
Vollmer
O Brien
Berocuch
Derby Opera House
Moving Picture Theater
Guild
Mac.inish
James Dowling
I. Ww. W
Federation
Waterbury Jewelry
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