Local Obituaries and Funeral Notices Jan. 1913 roundup
Community mourns Geo H Stafford age 10 11 buried Park cemetery at Park Township. Emily Whitney widow of Burton W Leonard funeral details announced. Eunice Sherwood widow of Botsford Sherwood to be interred Oak Lawn after Jan 8 service. Botsford Sherwood funeral at 20 Colorado Ave. William Mead to be buried St Michael cemetery. Steven P Chase of Greens Farms aged 80 2 20 to be buried Brook Cemetery Westport. Les H Crofut 55 to be laid to rest at August G Baker mortuary chapel. Margaret Gilbert Brennan and George Dailey noted with service at St Marys church and burial at Holy Cross and cemetery. Margaret Hurley funeral from sister’s home Jan 9 with St Marys church mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stafford
Geo. H. Stafford
George Stafford
Henry Smith
North Avenue
Park Cemetery
Emily Whitney
Burton W. Leonard
Eunice D
Botsford Sherwood
Colorado Avenue
Oak Lawn
Mead
William Mead
Main Street
St. Augustine’s Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
August G. Baker
Stratford Avenue
Lakeview
Millions for investment to J P Morgan Co revealed
The money trust investigation disclosed that J P Morgan branch banks held 156.7 million dollars on Jan 1 1912 and 162.4 million on Nov 1 1912. George F Baker and James Stillman agreed to take one fourth each of Equitable Life stock secured by Morgan in 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nington
J. P. Morgan
Money Trust
Morgan
New York
Philadelphia
George F. Baker
James Stillman
Equitable Life Insurance Company
Thomas F_ Ryan
California
Henry
New York Exchange
Oll
Pujo
Building Line Changes on Main Street Prompt Damages Award
Damages totaling 22855.00 have been assessed against the city by the Board of Appraisal of Benefits and Damages for discontinuing building lines on Main Street from Railroad Avenue to Madison Avenue and establishing new lines. Several properties on the west side, including Russell estate heirs and Rogers Clothing Co., receive substantial awards, while others show balanced damages and benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Appraisal
Main Street
Railroad Avenue
Madison Avenue
Bank and
John Streets
Cae Vaey
Ee Ae
Chester Russell
Rogers Clothing Co
Kline Brothers
Black Hall Main Street
T Ng
Amanda Crouch
Keen Ung
Lucy A. Fitzpatrick
Nathan C.oyne
Herz
John Weldon
G. de Drouve Co
Theresa B. Tobin
Associated Charities
Thomas Rock
Theresa C. Shaver
Martin O’brien
Christopher LaCroix
Walter Anderson
Sarah MecNiff
Delia B. Legere
Alcid C. Gousette
Amelia Belknap
Morris Goldstein
John Hughes
George Stapleton
Susan
City of
Carlton Avenue
John Cullinan
Jury Probe Resumes in Railroad Profit Sharing Case
New York Jan 7 The federal grand jury resumes its inquiry into a 35 year profit sharing pact between New Haven Hartford and Grand Trunk Railroads. John W H Crim former A USA clerk for Mellen and Chamberlain presidents was the first witness, with two New Haven clerks also examined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Federal Grand Jury
New Haven & Hartford
Grand Trunk
John W. H. Crim
United States
Mellen
Chamberlain
New Haven Road
Obituary notices for Crone Hurley Brennan families
Ann wife of Robert Crone died at home after a short illness aged unknown at 180 Steuben Street She is survived by husband and four children Robert L James Michael and Agnes A third order of St Francis member Known to many Margaret widow of Michael Hurley died at 781 East Main Street aged 37 Howard D Wilcox chauffeur died at Dr McFarland Sanitarium Greens Farms after long illness age 37 He is survived by widow Body moved to H E Bishops mortuary chapel for funeral Margaret widow of John Brennan died suddenly at 68 Fulton Street after heart disease She is survived by brother Set Gilbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann
Robert Crone
Steuben Street
Robert L
James
Michael
Agnes
Third Order of St. Francis
Margaret
Michael Hurley
East Main Street
Howard D. Wilcox
Parrott Avenue
Dr. McFarland
Greens Farms
H. E. Bishop
John Brennan
Fulton Street
Set Gilbert
Clayton Resigns From G. O. P. After 40 Years Service
Washington Jan 7 After 40 years with the Republican National Committee General Powell Clayton of Arkansas handed his resignation to Secretary Hilles at the White House. He said he was moving to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Republican National Committee
Powell Clayton
Arkansas
Hilles
White House
Clayton
Parcel Post Map Details for Bridgeport Zones
A new 22 by 32 inch map shows Bridgeport radiating parcel post zones with per pound prices. It lists principal cities and towns with mile numbers and prices 75 cents, sold at Jackson's Book Store 988 Main Street. Parcel Post Scales will be ready in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Main Street
Murdock to Push Suit Against Edey Estate
Gardiner Murdock, husband in the Bellport wife-swapping tragedy, declares he will press his suit against the Henry C. Edey estate. He denies involvement in any interchanging scheme, claims Edey framed his wife in Galveston, and says he seeks $200,000, down to $100,000 offer then legal action. He says he and Mrs. Murdock are reconciled on Staten Island where he runs an inn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry C. Edey
Bellport
L. I
Gardiner Murdock
Tex
Edey
Murdock
Totenville
Staten Island
Galveston
Hoy Gets Life for Murder of Illegitimate Child
William Hoy, a Danbury man, was sentenced to life in prison after a jury found him guilty of second degree murder for the death of his illegitimate child. Nettie Palmer, the child’s mother, received a sentence of one to three years for manslaughter and wept as she was taken into custody. The dead infant’s body was found in a pond near Brookfield last October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hoy
Danbury
Wethersfield
Nettie Palmer
Hoy
Shipping trust dominates trade in South America
Sidney Storey, former Pan-American Steamship Line VP, testified at the inquiry’s first hearing that five foreign lines dominate South American shipping. He said the combine funnels American exports to New York, keeps freight prohibitive, and blocks US competition while limiting mails and press access. He urged rate filing and prohibition of rebates or pools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
South America
American Steamship Lines
Shipping Trust
Sidney Storey
Pan-American Steamship Line
Storey
United States
New York
Brazil
Stovey
Prinz, South American
Royal Mail Packet
Hamburg-American
North Deutche Lloyd Steamship Lines
Violent assault in Bridgeport hardware shop
In a Bridgeport Hardware Co shop on Iranistan Avenue this morning Joe Dommolo of Fairfield was struck on the head by a heavy iron bar held by Steve Smith alias Komoski. Dommolo is under medical care. Smith is in custody at police headquarters charged with assault. Dr. C R Townsend treated Dommolo and later transported him home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Hardware Co
Iranistan
Joe Dommolo
Fairfield
Steve Smith
Komoski
C. R. Townsend
Dommolo
Strikers Triumph Over Edwards and Co in Labor Clash
The Cloak and Skirt Makers Union reports victory over Edwards & Co after a prolonged strike. Union funds supervisor William Barcan cites plant shutdowns in New York and a resumed Nevins Company factory with union labor only. State inspectors helped secure suspensions, police protected facilities, and imported labor was kept out. A New Haven druggist, New Haven-A Felton Wood, is noted dead in West Haven. Washington discusses police reactions to social events fueling attacks on women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer Today
William Barcan
Cloak & Skirt Makers’ Union
New York
Central Labor Union of
Bridgeport
Workingmen’s
Edwards
Nevins Company
New Haven
A. Felton Wood
Yale Sheff
West Haven
Mill End Sale Opens Thursday With Big Savings
The 30th Mill End Sale begins Thursday at 8:30 with large savings across every department. Yellow Mill End tickets highlight offers as Charles A. Lockhart, originator, attends the opening. store closes Wednesday at 1 o'clock for preparations and promises a complete, magnetic sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Lockhart
DeLaney Demands Trial For Young Corey Corey
Prosecution calls for trial of Corey Alan Corey son of steel magnate for alleged automobile law violation. Bonds of 100 dollars posted by John T. King stand forfeited if he fails to appear on Thursday. Case history spans arrests on November 23 from Braddock to New Haven and multiple delays due to family illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Corey
Steel King
John T. King
Alexander DeLaney
Corey
Clifford Gorgas
Braddock
Penna
New Haven
Fairfield Avenue
Prosec
Cutor
Povey to Open Travel Tales Series at Trinity Church
Rev R S Povey A M pastor of Trinity Methodist Episcopal church North avenue and Remer is named to open a series of illustrated lectures. Tonight's topic London the Metropolis of the World with stereopticon views. Subsequent talks include Holland and the Rhine Paris the Beautiful and the Magnificent Rambles in Scotland. Lectures begin at 8 15 with special music each evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. Povey
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
North Avenue
Remer
Storey
London
Paris
Scotland
Old Soldier Sentenced for Manslaughter at Soldiers Home
Cornelius Connelly a 74 year old inmate at the Soldiers Home in Norton on struck Daniel Albee a watchman during a scuffle and killed him. He pleaded guilty to manslaughter and received a six month jail term after time already served. The incident occurred while Albee attempted confinement and Connelly was intoxicated. East Hartford statistics show tobacco yield of 1 700 pounds per acre and total production of 29 750 000 pounds at an average price of 24.1 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Connelly
Noronton
Daniel W. Albee
Case
Criminal Superior Court
Judson
Connelly
Albee
East Hartford
Heavy death toll from aqueduct work shocks New York
New York on January 7 reports show 134 violent deaths and additional deaths from exposure and disease over two years of Catekill to Manhattan aqueduct construction. The project enters its most dangerous phase with half finished rock tunnel deep beneath the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Catekill
Manhattan
Gotham
Commissioner of Labor
Eggine
Panama Canal
Thaw to testify in $53,000 fee suit in federal court
Harry K. Thaw, with his mother, travels to New York for a federal court hearing to testify as a witness in Attorney John B. Gleason’s suit to recover $53,000 in fees from Mrs. Thaw for services during Stanford White’s case. Thaw appears healthy and glad to see the city streets. Also noted is Yale football context with a senior shelved for academic scholarship issues at Yale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Thaw
New York
Harry K. Thaw
Maher
Federal District Court
Morrow
Ultci
John B. Gleason
Glescon
Mra
Thaw
Stanford White
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Maine
SWIFT
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MUMM
THE
Mohican Company
Golden Hill Street
New England
James Horan
Brennan
Margaret Gilbert
St Augustine’s Church
Holy Cross
Brooklyn
Dailey
George Dailey
Dennis
Philomena Dailey
Fourth Street
St. Mary's Church
St. Mary’s Church
Michael J. Hurley
Michael F. Connors
John Beck & Son
Hughes & Chapman
Riazi
J.p.morgan & CO
Congress Street
Reservoir Avenue
Black Hall School
Railroad Deal
Parcel Post
America
Pan-American Line
Startles
Edwards & Co
W. D. McKerzie
Hoowwland’s
Conn
Howland Dry Goods
DeLaney
Son of Steel King
City Court
Buagenet L. Brown
Brookline
Mass
Yale
Ainstay
Cascall
Te Schollship
Brown
University of Virginia
Harvard
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