Died and notices mix of obituaries and stories
In this city several death notices from 1909 announce services and burials for Michael F Savage at 76 Railroad Avenue with interment in Thomaston Conn, Thomas Fitzgerald at 104 Thompson Street with mass at St Patrick’s and burial at St Michael’s. Nettie J Doolittle 45 Curtis Avenue burial Mt Grove. pendleton George Ferrie 79 William Street burial Mt Grove. Bessie Clinton Williams former resident of this city in Santa Fe New Mexico. James A Allen 29 Jones Avenue burial St Michael’s. Additionally a humorous travel anecdote about a widow and her three husbands, a note on monosyllables in poetry, and a description of Nero’s Golden House from the New York American.
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Michael F. Savage
Railroad Avenue
Sacred Heart Church
Thomaston
Conn
Thomas Fitzgerald
Mears
Thompson Street
St. Patrick's. Church
St. Michael’s Cemetery
Doomittle
Nettie J
Charles D. Doolittle
Curtis Avenue
Mt. Grove
Pendleton
George Ferrie
Howard
Mary Louise Pendleton
William Street
Williams
Sante Feo
New Mex
Ico
Bessie Clinton
James B. Williams
P Alden
James A
Peter
Delia ‘Allen
Jones Avenue
St. Augustine's Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Not Bull Run and the Fourth of July aboard
An American crossing the ocean on the Fourth of July is mistaken by Englishmen about Bull Run. An American clarifies the holiday celebrates not Bull Run but John Bull Run. The remark leads to a quip about prices and a jab about a woman’s influence.
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Bull Run
John Bull Run
A Wonderful Hand. Master-I'm sorry to hear, Pat, that your wife is dead.
The dialogue centers on a somber exchange as Patrick consoles Pat after a death. A brief reference hints at a farming want column as a possible next step, suggesting a shift from sorrow to practical matters. The tone remains formal and dated, reflecting a historical newspaper voice.
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Pat
Patrick
Realty owners urge 3 percent return on investment in Bridgeport
William B. and Archer C. Wheeler protest higher real estate values in Main Street and contest city assessments. Frederick C. Nichols spokesman for the Security building notes the need for owners to recover costs and warns against stifling investment, citing Bridgeport’s growing office space and the burden on developers.
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William B
Archer C. Wheeler
Kleban & Gelman
Main Street
Board of Relief
Frederick C. Nichols
Nathaniel Wheeler
W. B. Wheeler
Bridgeport
Lawyer Before Bar Committee Charges Excessive Bill
Attorney George P. Farley faced Fairfield County bar grievance committee over an alleged excessive fee for services to the heirs of Michael Foster of Hanover Street. Foster was insured for 1000 by the Maccabees Tent 3, Farley's fraternal society. He kept 185.50 from the 1000 payout, including 50 loaned, and refunded 111.75 after the hearing, pending committee findings.
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George P. Farley
Fairfield County Bar
Michael Foster
Hanover Street
The
Maccabees
Foster
Farley
Mr. Farley
Yale and Harvard compared by Yale president Hadley
East Orange New Jersey January 23. President Arthur T Hadley of Yale University spoke at the Yale Alumni Association dinner and contrasted Yale and Harvard. He said Harvard favors a three year culture focused course while Yale blends professional study with the bachelor degree to strengthen intensity of study. He noted Harvard seeks breadth while Yale seeks strong specialization. He concluded both schools have their own problems and should not criticize each other.
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East Orange
N. J
Arthur T. Hadley
Yale University
Yale Alumni Association
Essex County
Harvard
Yale
Bank stockholders face 35 dollar assessment to save bank
Somersworth New Hampshire January 23 National Bank Examiner Bean temporary receiver of the First National Bank closed December 15 after cashier Varney embezzled about 85000. An assessment of 35 a share is being collected to sustain the bank's impaired capital. By February 1 a large part of the 35000 needed is expected to be turned in and the bank will resume business.
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United Press
Somersworth
N. H
National Bank
Bean
First National Bank
Varney
City Court Hears Assault and Theft in Local Saloon
John Johnson charged with assaulting Ben Russell at a Congress Street saloon. Johnson fined five dollars and costs after claiming self defense. Er Brown charged with theft of wines from William Pfau at the Amazon cafe, case continued. Nellie Fitzgerald jailed for 30 days for drunkenness. Vernon Beach held for investigation as a mentally weak missing person. William Faverau non-support case nolled.
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John Johnson
Ben Russell
Congress Street
Johnson
Russell
Er. T. Brown
Brown
William Pfau
Amazon Cafe
Nellie Fitzgerald
Vernon Beach
West End
William Faverau
Pastor Richardson to Be Installed at First Presbyterian
Special installation plans mark the upcoming service for Rev John Mac Laren Richardson at First Presbyterian Church in Bridgeport. The Thursday night ceremony will feature guest pastors from Yonkers Irvington on Hudson Mount Vernon and Syracuse with notable speakers including Dr W P Stevenson and Rev Murray Howland. The church is wiring for electricity and promises triple the previous illumination for the installation.
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John MacLaren Richardson
First Presbyterian Church
Richardson
Bridgeport
Syracuse
W. P. Stevenson
Yonkers
New York
John A. Ingham
Irvington-on- Hudson
Helen Gould
Charles S. Lane
Mt. Vernon
N. Y
Murray Shipley Howland
Palmist Clyde McClure Held on Fugitive Charge in Terre Haute
Clyde McClure alias Galena Tully the clairvoyant palmist was arrested by order of Superintendent Birmingham and held by Judge Pullman as a fugitive from justice. Bond set at 500. He had 112 on arrest. feared he may raise bond. Wanted at Terre Haute Ind and Rochester N Y. Opened astrology parlor at 701 Myrtle Ave last week. Detective Fox and the chief aided capture. McClure's arrest stems from a circular he issued. Authorities expect he may be linked to other offenses. He carried fortune telling papers.
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Clyde McClure
Galena Tully
Birmingham
Pullmen
J. B. Klein
McClure
Terre Haute
Ind
Rochester
N. Y
Myrtle Avenue
Fox
Taft Heads to Charleston After Augusta Stop
President elect Taft left Augusta on a special train at 8 this morning with John Hayes Hammond. The party is due in Charleston at 1 PM. after celebrations here they will sail to Panama Monday aboard the cruiser North Carolina.
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United Press
Augusta
Taft
Charleston
John Hayes Hammond
Panama
North Carolina
Jurors Named for Two Courts in Connecticut Panels
The panel for the criminal side of the Common Pleas Court meets Judge Walsh and others with jurors from Bridgeport Danbury Fairfield Greenwich Huntington New Canaan Newtown Norwalk Stamford and more. The Civil Superior Court panel opens before Judge Gager with jurors from Bridgeport Danbury Darien Easton Fairfield Norwalk Stamford Weston and additional towns.
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Common Pleas Court
Walsh
Isaac LB. Williams
John C. Clarkson
Bridgeport
Carl L. Braun
Albert B. Anderson
Danbury
John Hawkins
Joseph P. Lee
Fairfield
Thomas A. Mead
William H. Wessels
Greenwich
Gilbert L. Brooks
Charles Beard
Huntington
Arthur L. Benedict
E. Willard Lounsbury
New Canaan
Edwin T. Hook
Lawrence Taylor
Newtown
James, LeHammiden
Jacob Schaub
Norwalk
George H. Jones
Frederick B. Hendrie
Stamford
Civil Superior Court
Gager
Dorr R. Whitney
Frederick Feller
Clarence L. Morgan
George B. DeForest
Danpury
Burr B. Warren
Joseph E. Morehouse
Darien
William H. Grumman
Justice Sherwood
TF Easton
Charles E. Bulkley
Edward B. Morehouse
W. G. Crockett
Caleb Wood
John Ryle
Henry S. Hale
William B. Osborne
Oscar Budd
Weston
Danbury and Harlem Trolley Sold at Auction
Danbury and Harlem Trolley Company's franchises and property were bought at auction in White Plains New York by H Hector McNeil representing bondholders for 22000 dollars. The line extends to Goldens Bridge on the state line in Salem town. Nearly 300000 dollars had been spent on the line and partly completed power houses locally.
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United States
Danbury
Danbury & Harlem Trolley Company
White Plains
N. Y
H. Hector McNeil
Philadelphia
Goldens Bridge
State Line
Salem
Mill End sale drives success with value and low prices
The Mill End sale owes its success to clear value and low prices across merchandise. Readers are shown affordable items like women’s rubbers at 39c, embroidered flouncings at 75c, $1 linen damask at 79c, 50-cent wallpapers at 30c, and $2 umbrellas for $1.65, illustrating the sale’s broad reach and appeal.
Large Funeral Processions Mark Day in City
The Howland Dry Goods Co reports one of the city’s largest funerals for Rose A Burns at 101 Parallel Street and St Patrick’s Church with Requiem Mass conducted by Father Curran. See also services for William H Sullivan at Sacred Heart Church with multiple pallbearers and floral tributes from local unions and the Morning Telegram. Interments followed at St Michael’s Cemetery. Other obituaries include Thomas Fitzgerald of Thompson Street, Michael F Savage of Railroad Avenue, and Elmer Ellsworth Hall of Wordin Avenue with services noted and interment at St Michael’s Cemetery or Ossining as announced.
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Rose A
Patrick Burns
Parallel Street
St. Patrick's Church
Father Curran
Sadie Dillon
Julia Haux
Jessie Murray
Wm. H. Clampett
Sarah Lee
Jesus
Wm. Clampett
Bartholomew Brady
Patrick Brady
Martin Kelley
Michael Masterson
Joseph McCullough
Patrick Ryan
St. Michael's Cemetery
William H. Sullivan
Patrick Sullivan
Morning Telegram
Brooklyn
George Hills
Telegram
Charles Simmons
R. J. Gagnon
Thomas Gilmartin
Machinists’ Union
Harry Carroll
Frank Meyer
Frank Donovan
Father Judge
Ann Hughes
John R. Barshow
Main Street
Sacred Heart Church
Father Fitzgerald
Gadan
Card
Allan
Kiernan
McKinley Banquet Tickets Go To Prominent Citizens
The McKinley Association plans a Stratfield banquet Friday night January 29 with about 300 prominent state and national guests. Invitations have been sent to all state congressmen and representatives and tickets remain available through County Commissioner Simeon Pease, the association treasurer, at the County Court House.
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McKinley Association
Stratfield
James G. Caper
South Via
Stiles Judson
E. J. Crafts
George L. Lilley
Everett J. Lake
Simeon Pease
Mr. Pease
Association
Castoria Bog Signatures of Faithful Record
A brief notice from a local page mentions Castoria alias To i Yo noting bog signatures of faithfuls in a civic register.
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Castoria
I Yo Vgs Bog Signatere of
City Attorney to Advise Mayor on Harbor Line Legality
Mayor Lee awaits an opinion from the city attorney on whether the harbor line set by the Common Council without a hearing is lawful. Alderman Gould notes changes in harbor line rules with the new city charter, saying section 57 on street line hearings did not cover harbor lines as before.
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Lee
Gould
Suit Against Dead Man Proceeds In Common Pleas Court
In the Common Pleas Court Judge Scott left intact Nathan Harper the local furniture dealer's $2,000 damage suit against the late Louis Spivak. Executors Sigmund Loewith and Harris Goldberg sought to dismiss, arguing death voids the action. The case stems from a February 1907 horse sale in which Harper claimed misrepresentation after a horse purchased by him badly injured him. Also, Dr. T. Morton Mills longtime Windham County physician died of pneumonia in Willimantic at nearly 70. Additionally, 25 crates of Hungarian partridges arrived for Fairfield County distribution with 1 5000 pheasants being distributed statewide. The Norwich Norwalk cigar workers endorsed Danbury’s strike support totaling up to 10 000 a week.
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Common Pleas Court
Scott
Nathan Harper
Main Street
Louis Spivak
Sigmund Loewith
Harris Goldberg
Harper
Mr. Spivak
Spivak
Halper
Washington
Spivack
Willimantic
T. Morton Mills
Windham County
Norwalk
Fairfield
W. F. Smith
The Bloom on the Egg and a Riddle Parade
A housewife notes a white bloom on fresh eggs, while a food expert husband dismisses it as ume dust indicating pickled eggs. The item also includes a series of quirky clippings: a riddle from Jhansi India, a London Scrape on name changes, Tom Belle’s social puzzle, and a Harpers Weekly exchange about a boy’s thrifty sharpness.
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
Jhansi
Indie
Colenso
London
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ReLibode
Howland’s
Main ST
Jackson’s
NEW Book Shop
New York Times
Nero
New York American
Hughes & Chapman
Stratford Avenue
John Beck & Son
James Horan & Son
Fred J. Blander
China
Philadelphia Record
Main Street Realty Values
Wheeler Property
IST Presbyterian
John McLaren Richardson
Palmist
Indiana
Harlem
Bridgeport, Conn
Howland Dry Goods CO
M’kinley
Pease
Ireland
Mary
Lawrence O'Mahony
Laurence
Seumas MacManus
Lippincott’s
Atchison
Atchison Globe
ICITY
Scastoria
Beara
South Norwalk
Danbury Cigar Makers
Tom—Belle
Maud
Boston Transcript
Tom
Harper’s Weekly
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