Social Visit Behind Parish Scenes at St Angus Gathering
An annual visitation of St Angus parish drew Rev Charles McElroy and assistants including Fathers McCormick Chew as they returned from a trip to Barton. The social afternoon featured congenial chatter and tables on a shaded riverbank. Attendees included WF Fisan and Blake of New Haven with others noting a Pacific coast stopover and summer plans touring England and the continent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Angus Parish
Charles McElroy
Fathers McCormick
Blake
New Haven
Ron
H Blake
Ana
Beardsley
Ter
Amelia
England
Personal Musical and Henshaw Family Arrive in Bridgeport
Mrs H P Henshaw and family arrived in Bridgeport after a five months European sojourn. Mr Lee J Drew of the Church of Se fabric New York attended the ceremony performed by Rev Thaddeus Tierney. The wedding feast was hosted at the bride’s aunt’s home and attended by the families of both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Henshaw
Bridgeport
Europe
Lee J. Drew
Edn
New York
Thaddeus "Tierney
Mise Elisabeth of
Scully
He and
R. Francis Drew
Death notices and obituaries from early 1900s city records
Fragmentary obituary notices list multiple individuals with ages and locations of residence and burial. Entries mention a July 2 death in 1908 and invitations to attend funerals, with names including G. Wistey and middle entries indicating various towns such as Winsted Torrington and Stamford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Wistey
George and Pistey
Reilly
Michael's
Cam- Res
Winsted
Middlebrooks
Torrington
McCann
Glenbrook
Woodbury
Corn
Rank M. Galpin
Stamford
Patrick
Man with Wheelbarrow Ends Journey in New Haven
J A Ebrahm of Portland Maine returned to a New Haven noontime arrival forty five days ahead of schedule after leaving June 7 1981 to walk the United States border. He claimed 000 miles in 400 days traveled wearing out eleven pairs of shoes and 114 pairs of stock- age, stopping at a post office to sell souvenirs before continuing onward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Ebrahm
Portland
United States
New Haven
Fourth of July victim to present at Emergency hospital
Louis Wershow of Peme broke is to present himself at the Emergency hospital after a self inflicted gunshot wound. A smett extracted the wad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Wershow
Pemebroke
Street Committee Contends Over City Hall Post
The street committee chairman Hartley denounces mayoral stance as the newly formed committee pushes for its advertised right to a contract. He warns action if the commission usurps committee prerogatives. Seaside club approves building a billiard parlor annex costing 6500 dollars. Meriden doctor Dr John E Stod dards car burned by fire on Berlin road. he insured for 1500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartley
Meriden
United Press
John E. Stoddards
Berlin
New Britain
Yale Harvard baseball tie to be played at Polo Grounds
A decisive baseball tie between Harvard and Yale is scheduled for tomorrow in New York at the Polo Grounds. Harvard holds a 3-2 win from a Cambridge game, while Yale routed Harvard 4-0 at New Haven. Yale fans are expected in large numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cehowd
Bridgeport
YALE
Exiita
Harvard
New York
Polo Grounds
Cambridge
Foreclosure Verdict in Maher Versus Simmons Amounts to 936,664.85
John Maher, a New York builder, won a foreclosure suit against Greenwich landowner James Simmons. The judge awarded Maher 93664.85 with settlement due by December 1, 188. The case hinged on a delayed payment and a 5000 bonus tied to sale of the Greenwich property once profits were realized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Maher
New York
James 8. Simmons
Greenwich
Howard J. Curtis
Civil Superior Court
Maher
Simmons
Walter Lake
Wittman & Mead
Helen Joutt
Mons
Simmons Ates Heards
Judge Kane Advises Against Handling Pauper Complaints
Judge Patrick Kane told the board commissioners to ignore pauper complaints while noting a dispute over outside doctors filing monthly reports. Electrical Engineering and IStorage Co won a $990 contract to expand the Lakeview Home electrical plant. Mrs Josephine J Fitzgerald, a stout cook, faced trouble over a hospital transfer and pay dispute. Marcus Griffin, an inmate, raised a treatment complaint at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Kane
Electrical Engineering and
Istorage Company
Lakeview
Josephine J. Fitegerald
Te Board of Health
Bationtal
Kane
Marcus Griffin
Wall Street Today Special From United Press
New York July 2 Thorn marked a clear improvement in railroad prices while industrial stocks opened higher. The market showed broad buying and gains at the start with bonds steady. After the first hour activity slowed, resembling a holiday pattern with no major moves. Inter-Metropolitan and Third Avenue saw limited changes near yesterday’s close as the broader market held firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Inter-Metropolitan
Avenas
Alroadest
Umpire Rorty Assaulted by Brockton Player Hickman
Boston July 2 Secretary Morse of the New England League ordered suspension of Brockton second baseman Charles Hickman after he assaulted umpire Hugh Rorty. President Murname says Hickman will be fined and suspended and could face lifetime ban if acts repeated. Rorty, known in the league, was once nearly sidelined by a broken jaw. He may report to the National Baseball League as instructed by President Heddler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Boston
J.C. Morse
New England League
Brockton Baseball Grounds
Hugh Rorty
Charles Hickman
Brockton
Hickman
Rorty
Timothy H. Murname
League
National Polo Lenges
Thre Ely
Heddler
National Baseball League
City Court Cases Highlight Messolenia Assault Charge
At the city court tomorrow Andrew Messolenia faces an assault with intent to kill charge after a June 24 quarrel over remarks about Messolenia’s sister in law. The fight started on Main street, Messolenia fled up Elm street, and he stabbed Macdula with a knife as they ran. Macdula is reported healing at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Messojenia
Messolenia
Messotenia
D. Macdula
Macdula
Main Street
Elm Street
Inspector's watch stolen on car in Bridgeport
Richard H. Broderick inspector for the Bridgeport Fire Insurance readers reported to police that after boarding a car at North and Whitney avenues this morning his hunting case gold watch disappeared upon arrival at the office. WANTED boy about 14 or 15 for factory work. Also seeking someone to learn business. Employment sought age 37 in tenth grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard H. Broderick
Bridgeport Fire Insurance Underwriters
North and
Whitney Avenues
Taft's Son Aids After Wren Car Crash Near Branford
Branford July 2 A touring car driven by Arthur Wren Yale graduate son of P W Wren banker of Bridgeport turned turtle just after dark near Branford. Passengers included Mr Wren his sister and a Baltimore woman along with the Bridgeport banker chauffeur The Taft party led by Robert A Taft Yale graduate personal friend of Mr Wren escorted the Wren party. Mr Wren said the accident was not as serious as reports stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branford
Arthur Wren
Yale
P. W. Wren
Banker of
Bridgeport
Taft
Robert A. Taft
Wren
Man Charged With Bigamy Amid Claims of Two Wives
A man named Ballog is held on a bigamy charge amid claims he has a wife in this country and another in the old country. The details suggest a second marriage occurred while the first was ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballog
McCarthy
Sani
Tisnis
Old Country
Ballo Po
Echo of Slander Suit in Superior Court
Katie Kusina faced a slander suit from Susie Keousky after Kusina called Keousky a thief. The case argued on truth failed, Justice DeLaney ordered Kusina to pay $50 and costs, Kusina jailed for nonpayment but released on bond. case continued to July 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Kusina
Susie Keousky
Curtis
John P. Gray
Arcade
Katie
Susie
Alexander L. DeLaney
Bulkeley blocks Senate vote on corporation tax
Washington July 2 The Senate near a vote on the pending corporation tax amendment when Senator Bulkeley of Connecticut objected and demanded a return to Hartford to welcome President Taft. His maneuver halted the planned vote and left open the chance to move the income tax measure earlier. Senate adjournment drew quickly amid hot weather and broad desire to clear the legislative obstacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Senstor Bulkeley
Connecticut
Bulkeley
Hartford
Taft
Deaths and Funerals: Pistey McCormick Feeley
Death notices report John G Pistey son of East Side undertaker dying after lingering illness at 53 Reilly Street funeral Sunday 1 PM from home then St Michael's cemetery. John McCormick died at Bridgeport Hospital survived by widow and five sons and one daughter. services from 569 Lafayette Street and Sacred Heart Church with interment at St Michael's. Thomas J Feeley of 262 Lafayette Street dies after short illness survived by widow and one daughter Josephine member of Welcome Home Circle and Brotherhood of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Pistey
East Side
Reilly Street
St. Michael's Cemetery
John McCormick
Bridgeport Hospital
South End
William
John
James
Joseph
Edward
Molly
Lafayette Street
Sacred Heart’ Church
Thomas J. Feeley
Josephine
Welcome Home Circle
Brotherhood of America
Estates in Probate Court Admits Perry H Oliver Will
The will of the late Perry H Oliver was admitted to probate today with Arvesta R Oliver qualifying as executrix. David F Read and Frank Burnett were named appraisers. The will provides life use of all property to the wife with remainder to sons Charles Perry Oliver and Mabel Lillian Oliver. An inventory for the late George H Nettleton of Brooklyn shows city property valued at 2250 dollars. Factory league games for tomorrow afternoon list Batcheiler Sons versus Birdseye & Somere, Bullard Co. vs Jennings Beas Co. and M A C matchups. Cent a Work want ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
H. Oliver
Arvesta R. Oliver
David
F. Read
Frank Burnett
Charles Perry Oliver
Mabel Lillian Oliver
George H. Nettleton
Brooklyn
Testastrix
Batcheiler "Sons
Birdseye & Somere Ccamenence "Co
Bullard Co
Jennings Beas Co
M. A. C. Lox
Cornell Rules Favorite Today In Intercollegiate Regatta
Sam EB Vance reports from Poughkeepsie July 2 that Cornell appears the heavy favorite in the Intercollegiate regatta with strong betting and high confidence. Syracuse backers push for first while odds shift toward Cornell in varsity and freshman races. Weather and river conditions praised as favorable with tides settled by officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Cornell
Ordds
New York
Sam EB. Vance
United Press
Poughkeepsie
New York City
Ptmail
Cornel
Columbie
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Penn
Nia
Coreil
Hervard
New London
Columbia
Crum Bilbow
NO DIVORCE FOR PRETTY NURSE
Jean E. Wood a Stamford nurse seeks divorce from Frederick P Wood a New York cotton broker on cruelty charges heard in Superior Court Judge Howard J Curtis framed the case as continuing evidence file. Married after a New York theatre supper the couple quarrelled. she claimed she did not love him and didn't live with him, the suit held for future reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean E. Wood
Stamford
Frederick P.wood
New York
Howard J. Curtis
Wood
Dr Banks Named Secretary of Tuberculosis Commission
Hartford dispatch reports Dr C L Banks to be made Secretary of the Tuberculosis Commission at an annual salary of 1500 dollars. Do not miss Keller Bros advertisement today for thrifty buyers. it promises much useful information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Banks
NEW Commission
C. l. Banks
Hartford
The
Tuberculosis Commission
Keller Bros
Adv
Marriages in Connecticut Towns Include Wood Potter and Flaherty Clarkd.
A scattered June list records multiple local nuptials across Thomaston Norwalk Stamford Norwalk and New Canaan. Notable pairs include Joseph Wood and Mary Potter daughter of Charles C. Potter. Mary A Clarke and David Flaherty. Joseph T Connolly and Mary Eagan. Anna Laura Gorham and Leslie Webber Gorham. Elia Cartwright and Allan Lawson Jr. George F Militor and Agnes M Carmody. Robert Ludlum and Ella Chars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood — Potter
Thomaston
Joseph Wood
Terryville
Mary
Charles C. Potter
Flaherty
Clarkd
Norwalk
Mary A. Clarke
David Flaherty
Connolly
Bagan
Stamford
Joseph T. Connolly
New Canaan
Mary Eagan
Gorham
Berns
Anna Laura
Otto Berns
Leslie Webber
Lawson—Cartwright
Elia Cartwright
Allan B Lawson, Jr
Militor
Carmody
George F. Militor
Torrington
Agnes M. Carmody
Ludlum
Phillipson
Norway
Robert C. Ludlum
Silas Chars
Ealliveen Tuttle
Cues Ag Xeon E Tuitle
Ana Ye
Store Hours Change For Summer Schedule In Bridgeport
The note from Bridgeport on Friday July 2 1909 announces fair weather. With Independence Day passed the summer hours go into effect. From now until Labor Day the store opens at 8 each day and closes at 5 except Saturdays when closing is 10. Monday Independence Day the store is closed all day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Conn
Dainty summer dresses priced at five dollars
New dresses for the holiday season feature sheer cotton with silk-like feel. Openwork and lace create a paneled front with high collars in white and delicate pink blue and lavender. Priced at five dollars, available on the second floor.
Outing shoes for the whole family
A shoe store advertisement lists footwear for men women and children with prices. Men’s low leather shoes 3 to 4 dollars, boys’ low shoes 2 to 3 dollars, tennis and yachting shoes 55 cents to 1.50, white canvas pumps 1.50, girls’ white canvas 1.35 to 2, little girls’ white canvas 1 to 1.25, barefoot sandals 1.15 to 2, elkskin barefoot sandals 0.85 to 0.95. Located on the main floor rear of the shoe store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Satin bone collar aids sold in bundles of six cards
Catalog note lists satin bone collars with flesh color finish and invisibility features, six on a card with two for 5 cents. Shirtwaist shields with lace edge in sizes 2 and 3 priced at 25 cents, and jet buttons for trimming in large sizes offered at 50 cents per dozen. Also includes skirt braid in black 5 yards, cotton tape 4 1/2 inches wide in a 24 yard piece, typical prices few cents. Cannon street aisle forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannon Street
Hoowrang Hats for Summer Holidays in White Styles
White hats in pretty new styles for the summer holiday. White chip straw hats feature wide ribbon bows priced 3 to 7 dollars. White lingerie hats show new Ishapes finished with ribbon bows or wings ranging from 2.75 to 7.50 dollars.
New low shoe for women in champagne kidskin
New low shoe in a delightful champagne kidskin offers dainty styling and genuine comfort. The graceful cut fits snugly with Balve light turn soles that are flexible and harmonize with pongee dresses in fashion this season. Priced at three dollars. Shoe store main floor rear.
Commodity ads mingle with curious sea death musings
An odd mix of old fashioned shop notices tout toiletries such as Johnsons foot soap Torylopsis talcum powder and Kleanwell toothbrushes, alongside a lengthy autumnal digression on life, death and marine remains. The piece freights nautical anecdotes about royal yachts and racing bets between Greenwich and Gravesend, ending with a clipped recount of a king’s voyage and wager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles II
Dutch East India Company
Duke of York
Greenwich
Gravesend
Silk and sewing judged in Japanese bride selection
In Japan a daughter's suitability as a wife is linked to silkworm rearing skill and thread quality. Mothers-in-law inspect the bride’s garments for signs of care and thrift, linking fabric condition to the bride’s ability to endure life’s hardships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
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Mine
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Louise Helwerdtie
Eiliabeth Forstelle
Alice Watkinson
Dorothy Th
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Lorrain
Wibur Johnson
Maxwell Gristh
A. Scott
Be- Tian Street
Park
Ceme
City of Court Exchange
Ge Monuments Artistic
OHN Beck & Son Serees
Seaside Club
Wall Street Today
Red Rorty
Arthur
Hudson River
Courtney
Johnson
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