Obituary notices from this city July 1909 actions
DIED. In this city July 9, Mar chdow of Nicholas Dunn aged 74. From his late residence No Street on Saturday July at 2 A.M. and from Sacred church at 9 A.M. with mass. at St. Michael's cemetery. David Bayelson Noble aged 74 months, will be held from the residence of C. M. Abernathy 27 Bayes street on July 2 at 2:30 p.m. Mountains Grove in this city July 7 1909. Wife of Dennis Jordan ds invited to attend the service street on Friday July aim. and from St. Patrick's at 9 a.m. Burial at St Michael's. In this city July 6 Susan Foster Thompson at the residence of his mother Betty Thompson No 752 9th inst. at 1 p.m. In Denbury July 4 Bridgman at Stamford July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Dunn
No. Street
A. M
St. Michael's Ceme
David Ayelson Noble
Rom the Resolve Son
C. M. Aber
Bayes Street
Mountains Grove
Dennis Jordlands
Ce Street
St. Patrick's
St. Michael's Heme
Wilcox ‘Thompson
Denbury
Susan
Foster Bouton
Bethel
A. Rodemeyer
Stamford
Bridgman
Made Mad by Murder Man Sees Mob to Kill Him
Rosario Martello of 197 North Washington avenue rushed into Deputy Sheriff Richards office and surrendered his revolver claiming 500 men were hounding him to death. He says 600 men have threatened to kill him across the street from the murder scene he witnessed earlier this week and has become demented. He is held at police headquarters until a new can be made into his can.
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Rosario Martello
Washington Avenue
Richards
Mercello
Marcello
Explosion Disrupts Telegraph Wires During Sewer Work
An explosion in Charles Street near Whitney Avenue cut city service yesterday afternoon and today, shaking homes within a half mile. Workmen building a sewer lifted and threw telegraph wires over a fence without notifying Western Union, leaving lines buried under rocks and dirt when inspectors arrived an hour later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Street
Whitney Avenue
Western Union Telegraph Co
Haskell Resigns as President of Tuberculosis Society
Dr. G L Porter likely to be elected president of the Fairfield Anti Tuberculosis Society at next Tuesday meeting. He would succeed Dr Haskell who has resigned. Mayor Henry Lee declined the position amid a split over erecting a county sanitarium as the state plans a similar building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Anti- Tuberculosis Society
Haskell
Henry Lee
Marryings Listed in Shelton Norwalk Ansonia and Nearby
A series of marriage notices from Shelton Ansonia Norwalk and nearby towns dated June to July announce Miss Anna Petersen of Shelton to Carl C. Christensen of Ansonia, Miss Lillian Whyte of Shelton to Albert Henry Cary of Ogden, and other couples including Robert Lackie with Latilla Creighton in Omaha, Edson Rood to Melva Joiner in Canaan, and Harriet Smith of Mamaroneck with Geo Olmstead of Norwalk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christensen-Petersen
Derby
Anna Petersen
Shelton
Carl C. Christensen
Ansonia
Bessie Vervea
David Miner
David Hull
Waterbury
Dary-Whyth
Lillian Pstells
Geo. D. Whyte
Albert Henry Caryighton
Omaston
Robert Lackie
Latilla Creighton
Wood-Allen
Noroton
Wood
Sadie Allen
Schwaller-Sharp
Winsted
Lawrence Schwaller
Torrington
Nellie
George Sharp
Ruscor-Renndr
Danbury
Joseph Carlton Ruscoe
Emile
Renner
Rood
Canaan
Edson Rood
Melva Joiner
Waillon-Calligan
John E. Wallen
John T. Calligan
Kinapp-Martin
Greenwich
Jay
Ee Knapp
Jesse Martin
Springdale
Eerferm Biney
Charles Newell Raymond
Rowayton
Charles Townsend Mitchell
South Norwalk
Ead-Smith
Obituary notices from Connecticut towns on July 3 and June 20
Miss Katherine McNamara of Thomaston died July 3. Martha Floyd aged 44 of Norwalk died June 20. Andrew Smith aged 63 of Stamford died July 3. Andrew J. Raymond of New Canaan died July 3. Julia M. widow of John Scott of Danbury died July 3.
Better Than Spanking Home Treatment Promised
A constitutional cause for bed-wetting is cited. Mrs M Summers of Notre Dame Indiana offers free guidance to mothers on a successful home treatment with full instructions. No payment required. Send no money but write her.
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M. Summers
Notre Dame
Ind
Senate Rejects Escheating Bank Deposits Bill
In Bartford on July 8 the Senate rejected a bill to escheat unclaimed bank deposits after thirty years. The vote was 19 to 12 against, with Senator Brooks opposing and Blakeslee attempting to save the measure. The session also covered the Defenders' Monument dispute and other business, including fisheries and health matters, while several bills were laid aside or tabled pending next week.
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United Press
Bartford
Senate
Brooks
Blakeslee
Defenders’ Monument Association of
New Haven
E. E. Bradley
H. T.blake
Henry F. English
B E. Lord
Rutherford Trowbridge
Monument Association
State Commission
National Association of Sculpturers
Kelly
Anatami
Petit
State Commission On Sculpture
National Association
Fantil
Ine Middleton
State Commission of Sculpture
Gov
Committee On Public Health and Safety
House
Loos
Board of Police
Hayes
Waterbury
Connecticut
Deaths and Funerals Davis Nelson Noble 73
Davis Nelson Noble died this morning at his son in law C M Abercrombie home after a long illness. Funeral services for William H McKannor were held at his Calhoun avenue home and at St Augustine s church with a solemn high mass. Rev Charles J McElroy presided as celebrant Rev James A O Meara deacon Rev Patrick J McCormack sub deacon. A quartet sang and May Flaherty later sang Beautiful Land On High. Pall bearers were James Kerwin Joseph O Connor H E B Wood Horace Smith John Allen and John Flynn. Committal was at St Michael s cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis Nelson Noble
C. M. Abercrombie
William H. McKannor
Calhoun Avenue
St. Augustine’s Church
Charles J. McElroy
James A. O'Meara
Patrick J. McCormack
May Flaherty
F. J. Kelley
James J. Kennedy
Alfred Brisebois
Dominie
Flaherty
James Kerwin
Joseph O'Connor
H. E B. Wood
Horace Smith
John Allen
John Flynn
Father McCormack
St. Michael’s Cemetery
Snowbound region witnesses stretchers on runners
Medical Examiner Downs described a bullet entering the left chest and lodging on the right side during the Star Chamber fashion trial. Seven witnesses debated whether the shot came before or after the stabbing, with Guissepa of New York and nephew of Fasciano supporting pre stabbing fire. Authorities clashed over conflicting testimony as Verrillo cited hospital talks. The report notes many snow accidents in Switzerland prompting stretcher-equipped runners for rapid transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downs
Guisseps
New York
Fasciano
Guissepa
Verrillo
Richards
Hurley
Deacon and Pastor Clash Over Messiah Church Additions
Longstanding rift at Messiah Baptist Church on Arch Street as Deacon Ross Farrar and supporters clash with Pastor Rev W N Morton over a planned rear addition. Church members vote showed 26 in favor, 12 opposed for the project valued around 4 000, with 700 already saved and plans to borrow 2 560 and raise 2 500 from members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messiah Baptist Church
Arch Street
Deacons’ Board
Ross H. Farrar
Farrar
Uix
W. N. Morton
University Club
E T. Marritte
Read Carpet Co
Charles W. Broadfield
William Tutt
Stratford
Mavritte
Joseph W. Northrop
Ikev. W. H. Morton
Sreceles Tee
Deacon Farrar
Quake Fear Drives Italian Peasants From Homes
Special from United Press reports peasants flee southern Italy as seismologists warn a massive earthquake may strike today. Troops guard scattered towns in Calabria Campania and Sicily while outlaws loot deserted villages. Refugees camp in fields growing turbulent amid fears of destruction and rioting as the day of predicted quake nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Rome
Italy
Seismologiata
Calabria
Campania
Sicily
Wilson & Co closes as owner retires amid abuse claims
Boston July 8 Special From United Press Wilson & Company at 54 Devonshire street shut its doors after Henry C. Wilson says he is retiring from the brokerage business having paid all customers in full He brands customers and frequenters of brokerages as trimmers and dead beats and vows to pursue a respectable line of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Boston
Wilson & Company
Devonshire Street
Henry C. Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Stranger with morphine and money held for begging
Platfolman Burns of the Dicyele squad arrested a well dressed man in Seaside Park who claimed deafness. A morphine bottle was found on him and Dr Krause declared morphine use evident. He is held at the Seamen’s hospital on related charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platfolman James Burns
Dicyele Squad
Seaside Park
Hiket
Dr. Krause
Emerncy Hospital
Carra Saneane J
Teemer
Aldermanic clam bake promises lively civic entertainment
The Board of Aldermen plan a grand clam bake with Aldermen Brock O Connell and Thomas organizing alongside Assistant City Clerk Larry Gill. A full program of events runs from 2:30 pm featuring a Democratic vs Republican ball game to a marathon to Newark with prizes, games, and a balloon ascent by Alderman Wilder. Ambulance and patrol service will be present, and attendees must bring four bags for lobsters.
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Board of Aldermen
Brock
O'Connell
Thomas
Larry Gill
Robert Weber
Buckingham
Robert Gould
Alderman Bullard
Leb O'Connor
Meyer
Buck, Gill and McMurray
Near
Fletcher
Tckets
Port Jefferson
Heinie Biltz
Bertilson
Newark
Alderman Wilson
Game
Mahoney
Hartley
Tague
Primrose
Griffin
Comer
Carroll
Cassidy
O'Neil
Finlan
Jacke of
Diamond
Feyrer
Gill
Mc Murray
Alderman Wilder
Noank
Officials Exonerate Secretary Meyer Today
In Washington the Treasury Department, aboard with Commerce and Labor observers, cleared Secretary Meyer of navigation law violations at the Yale Harvard boat races. They stated his launch did not enter the course despite an order from Assistant Secretary McHarg. Meyer called for an official repudiation of the prior report upon his return.
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United Press
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Meyer
Treasury Department
Department of Commerce and Labor
Ros
Revenue Cutter Service
McHarg
General Reyes Unmoved by Colombian Revolution in Paris
General Rafael Reyes, president of Colombia, in Paris with his daughter, downplays the upheaval as locals expect. He asserts the revolution is confined to Barranquilla, defends his plan to spend three months in Europe, and says Valencia is a friend not a revolutionary. He also predicts the U S Colombia Panama treaty will be ratified by Congress.
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United Press
Paris
Rafael Reyes
Republic of
Colombia
Taedescras
Senor Gonzalez Valencia
General Reyes
Europe
Polguin
Reyes
Barranquilla
Senor Valencia
Panama
United States
Wall Street Opens Flat as Market Weighs Crop Report
In early trading New York stocks show slight losses with some strength in Southern Pacific, Rock Island, and Interborough Metropolitan preferred issues. Wabash and Reading face pressure while industrials slip modestly. government bonds hold firm as traders await the crop report. A dental college is added to the University of Madrid, allowing graduates to practice in Spain without extra exams. Asbestos is noted in ancient use for wrapping bodies prior to cremation.
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United Press
New York
Southern Pacific
Rock Island
Wabash Preferred
Reading
Southern Railway
Union Pacific
University of Madrid
Spain
New Tussah silk dazzles with rich colors and luster
Dainty and firm Tussah silk rated handsome and new at 29c per yard. It features tiny surface dots forming stripes, light yet sturdy texture, and royal luster that rivals pure silk. Colors include wisteria, sky blue, pink, old rose, Copenhagen blue, tan, lavender, navy, reseda, golden brown, coral, champagne, and mulberry. Center aisle rear.
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Copenhagen
Engraved calling cards offered at half price
An advertisement touts fine engraved cards at about half their usual cost. Black Roman or Old English styles now sell for $1.45 per 50 cards with plate, a marked reduction from typical $2 to $2.50. The offer, framed as a special deal, claims quick acceptance and broad satisfaction from many orders.
Pure dress linen advertised at 29 cents a yard
Small lot of Belfast dress linen offered in natural color with hair line stripes in brown, white, green, or pink. Width 27 inches, imported, price listed as 29 cents per yard. Center rear display location noted.
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Belfast
Shoe sale for screens and doors at basement
Itemized sale notes list window screens and screen doors. Window screens in stock range 24 to 30 inches high priced from 33 to 55 cents. Screen doors, hardwood with hinges and handle, reduced from 1.65 to 1.25. Buyers advised to check size before leaving home. Basement.
Woman bites thumb in Norwalk fight over child care
In South Norwalk on July 8, a dispute between Mrs. John Hadick and Mrs. Anthony Fidell led to a hand struggle that left Fidell’s thumb bitten and nearly severed. Police reserves were called and several arrests followed. In Ridgefield a man, Richard Dyas, 23, lost his right leg after a train incident and was taken to Danbury Hospital.
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South
Norwalk
John Hadick
Bouton Street
Anthony Fidell
Fidell
United Press
Ridgefield
Richard Dyas
Dan
Danbury Hospital
ORR
Spectacular Hair Goods Offered in Store Window
The store promotes its hair goods like dry goods with value and style. It highlights Pompadours to wear beneath hair, ponytails and switches in various lengths and prices, and a range of puffs and nets. Third floor location noted.
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France
Lindley Street Seeks Sewer After Long Wait
Residents on Lindley street voice strong demand for a sewer after council orders construction and bids from Burnes Co. . They allege local influence blocks progress and accuse Burnes Co of potential influence over costs due to property interests on Lindley Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindley Street
Burnes Co
Burnes & Co
Lindley St
Great Britain to Represent by Fifth Cruiser Squadron
The British Admiralty cabled that Great Britain will be represented by the fifth cruiser squadron under Rear Admiral Frederick T. Hamilton at the Hudson-Fulton celebration in September. The ships are the Draka Argyll Duke of Edinburgh and Black Prince. The Half Moon will be presented by Holland and will leave Rotterdam July 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Great Britain
Frederick T. Hamilton
Draka Argyll
Duke of Edinburgh
Black Prince
Hanrick Hudson
Holland
Dyk
Rotterdam
Bridget Burns Will Seeks Funeral Costs For Masses
The will of Bridget Burns who died June 23 was probated today. The main bequest is a John Hancock Life Insurance policy to cover funeral expenses with the balance to Reverend Walher Murphy for Masses. Executor named is Henry E. Bishop. A daughter signed a waiver of the estate.
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Bridget Burns
John Hancock Life Insurance Co
Walher Murphy
Henry E. Bishop
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