Melancholy accident aboard Rambler near Eastons Neck
Reports from Bridgeport describe the schooner Rambler sailing up the Sound on the 22nd with Capt. John Mitchel and his wife aboard when the foresail jibed and the boom swept Mrs. Mitchel overboard she sank at once and could not be saved. Appeals go out for the body to be recovered and decent burial arranged, with assistance offered to William Sherwood Jr. and Osborn & Reynolds. The item includes details of the widow’s attire and a lengthy list of names and notices, plus updates on local matters including legal proceedings and sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mitchel
Easton
Mrs. Mitchel
Mitchel
William
Bridgeport Iron Works Made Giant Bedplate for Steam Engine
Fifty years ago at the Bridgeport Iron Works a casting over six tons was produced for a bedplate to a steam engine of about 900 horse power, built for Wallace & Son of New Haven for the Brose Rolling Mill in Ansonia. The bedplate measured 16 feet 10 inches long and 3 feet 10 inches wide, described as the largest ever made there. The works also shipped Helicat Jonval Turbine Water Wheels to California and China, sized from 10 inches to 8 feet in diameter. Local Fenian forces are reported to be heading for the Canadian frontier, with arms and equipment, amid rumors of upcoming action. A Fenian club formed in Bridgeport named Ridgeport B. B. Club with officers W. H. Jones, J. Baylies, W. S. Camp, J. Pinkerman, D. W. Jones, and J. M. Reid. Seaside Park Hotel’s Douglas House opened with German proprietor Henry Fuitzel offering lunch, ice cream, and a dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor
Jack Doherty
Doherty
Victors
O'Rourke
Bridgeport
New Haven
Ivers
Mansfield
Herbert
Bridgeport Ion Works
Bridgeport Iron Works
Crescent Fountry
M. & ‘Z. Sault
Mesers
Wallace & Son
Brose
Ansonia
Eley
New Bridgeport Iron Works
California
China
Seaside Park Hotel
Henry Fuitzel
State Street
Douglas House
Twenty Years Ago Jury List Names Citizens
In accordance with the law the Board of aldermen last evening named the following citizens as those from among whom the jury commissioners will select jurors for the ensuing year in the Superior and County Courts. Names include William Crouch and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
Tocal
Entore Sr Grizels William Crouch
Club Women Plan Play Bay Near Big Congress
New York June 1 three sessions today conclude the thirteenth biennial General Federation of Women’s Clubs meeting. Delegates head home leaving about five hundred. Louisiana and Arkansas may seek next meeting with New Orleans Hot Springs a possibility. New York Playday to include Hudson River cruise to West Point. Health stations report over one hundred visitors daily for exhaustion and stress. delegate Mrs Nicholas Peters of Syracuse dies en route home after heart trouble.
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New York
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Louisiana
Arkansas
New Orleans
Hot Springs
Deleestes
Chamber of Commerce
Hudson
West Point
Federation
Nicholas Peters
Syracuse
N. Y
Memorial Day notes and village events in Our Town
Memorial Day crowds counted by two observers as 800 automobilists passed through Sandy Hook. Funeral pallbearers for Samuel F. Tilson named. Senior class play YA Strenuous Life slated for Friday at town hall with dress rehearsal tonight. Town social life covered include dances, masquerade, church lectures, and local visits from Bridgeport and Danbury residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel F. Tilson
George F. Paylor
Morris D. Beers
Herman Oppe
A. M. Briscoe
B. F. Crosley
Bridgeport
Sandy Hook
W. L. Richards
Town Hall
John M. Otis
Farmers’ & Mechanics’ Bank
Walnut Tree Hill
Henry S. Gibson
Woodside
Ansonia
Girls’Friendly Club
James H. George
H. M.tiemann
Mary Kelly
John Kelly
R. H. Beers
Robert
E. B. Allen
Woreter
Mass
Sanford Beers
Congregational Church
Cora D. Stevens
Connecticut Sunday School Union
Joseph P. Keane
Adams Express Co
Danbury
John D. Keane
Dayton Street
Doddipstown Fire Company
No. 1
Newtown
Hawleyville
Wedding Gifts And Jewelry Ad Highlights Rings And Diamonds
A local advertisement promotes wedding rings and high quality jewelry. It urges selection of seamless wedding rings and emphasizes a broad stock of gifts including diamonds noted for unusual brilliance, watches, silverware, cut glass, clocks, fountain pens, and purses.
Circus Mother Keeps Barnum Bailey Crew In Hand
Emma Talbot known as Mother to Barnum Bailey circus, serves as matron of women’s tents, chief chaperon, nurse, adviser, and savers’ custodian. At 68, she mentors circus children, oversees wardrobe, and guards performers’ savings until season end. The 1920s era feature notes Persia pageants and port trade stats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Acule
Emma Talbot
Barnum & Bailey
Bridgeport
Talbot
Ali Keeo
Circus
Tall Bat
Policeman Halpin Celebrated by Friends at Home
Relatives and friends gathered at 608 Atlantic Street to honor newly appointed policeman John P. Halpin. He received a purse of 225 dollars and a complete policeman's outfit. Gifts included 100 dollars from his brother and sister, 125 dollars from personal friends, and a revolver from Samuel Hamilton. Nearby festivities also recognized other locals, including Patrick O Neill and Daniel Dunn, with gold gifts and outfits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Halpin
Atlantic Street
John P. Keane
Samuel Hamilton
Policeman Halpin
W. D. Mandell Shore
Main Street
Patrick O'Neill
Park Street
Connecticut Co
Daniel Dunn
Second District
Dunn
William J. Byrne
Fairfield Avenue
Teh
First District
Republican Club
Wiliam
Eeley
Board of Apportionment
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William Sherwood, JR
Questivs
John [Sriefin
Gg BE
Tocetay Seirning
John Hayek
United States Army
Imittie
J. Byrne
Richard J. Clancy
David Ginand
William Waterhouse
B. H. Hull
Jacob Bopstleman
John K Kane
Nicholas J. Phelan
John Coyle
John Nevins
Elmer N. Cornwall
Anthony H. McCarthy
Charles Hanson
Richard Sewell
Bernard Klein
John Jelly
John McCarthy
James Leverty
Hubert D. Bissett
Thomas Feeley
Joan B. Lewis
Frank J. Mooney
Walter Nichols
Robert Weber
William Liebervim
Dennis
Otis
William O.finhert
Amok Higgins
George Stockwell
WH. Harty
Carl Tiedman
Edward Thompson
William Hogan
F. W. Beers
John Nunhiemer
Albert Wakeman
Homer P. Silvey
Edward Hagan
Edward Reilly
Wiliam Keating
Daniel Smith
John Walsh
William Mead
Robert F. Hurley
John Colgan
John Budau
George T. McCarthy
Benjamin Lyon
Charles 5. Willams
Patrick Larkin
D. Sherwood Thorpe
Joseph H. Cook
John P. Pinkerman
Gegree Morford
Charles Cleaveland
James Cassen
George W. Hill
John Cullinan
Henry Cartesen
John A. Shéa
Sixmnna Loewith
Owen Burns
Julius Pfau
Thomas C. McMullen
William P. Ferguson
Charles N. Tuggles
Isaac
Superior Court
Doten
Louis Richards
Theodore W. Downs
James Blakeley
Klein
Davenport
Railroad
Allatt W. Paige
DeVorest
Klet
Gordon Bros
Barnum Avenue
Hallett Street
John D. Donnelly
Washington Avenue
Edward Ferguson
Crescent Avenue
John Rodgers
John Weldon
George Wasner
Water Street
East Side Whist Club
Vast
Coney
Minor Smith
Shore House
Smith
Henry D. Patchen
D. B. Lockwoor
H. A. Hitch
D. Baker
Daniel J. Marsh
B. Lockwood
C. 8. Evans
C. A. Provost
D. A. Treat
M.A. Jewett
George Windsor
H. D. Patchen
N. 8. Warner
Jennie Smith
Miss Mariam
Germany
Hoyt
Fred Hoyt
Westfield Mass
Penjfane
Timmee
Ridgeport B. B. Club
Owas
L Little Bractee
W. H. Jones
J. Baylies
W. S. Camp
J.pinkerman
D. W. Jones
J. M. Reid
Peverm
Er Om Tauaun
Boston
United States
Bt. Albans
Massachusetts
Buffalo
Buffalo Express
Lower Black Rock
Coufrn
Beneguerillas
Fitshugh Lee
BAY
BIG
Congress
Adirondacks
Catskills
Nova Scotia
S. Laewith & Co
Bank Street
John Reckison
M. J. Buechler
the Reliable Jeweler
Middle Street
Ma”’ Talbot
Barnum & Bailey’s
Mrs. I
Mma Talbot
Halpin
Hayes Fish CO
Jaycox Rubber CO
Main ST
Haddock
Cod Long Island
Fish
Public Market& Branch
State & Bank
STS
Cartwright
Old Hampshire Bond
Post Office News
Skmerr
Clare's
George B. B. Clark & Co
Broad
ST. Opp
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