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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1916
Page
5
Notices and death notices from a 1916 period paper list contract details, addresses, and payments including a Canada funded transfer of 2,500,000 to New York Sub-Treasury, followed by funeral announcements for Kelly, McGuinness, Hobson, Ferry, Britt, Carlin, Wiklund and various notices and ads such as dress finishers, used cars, and farm listings.
Multiple funeral notices and obituaries from Stratford and surrounding areas detail services for Betsy O White at her home on Long Brook Avenue, Philip Carlin, Abbie Frances Courtright, Mathilde J Stilling, Gertrude H Schenk, Martha Hobson, and Anna Lee McGuinness. Details include dates, church affiliations, cemeteries, and survivor information.
Seventy new police officers attended a school of instruction at police headquarters today. Captain Charles H. Suckley led the session, demonstrating the pulling of a police box and explaining its mechanism. He advised the recruits on general duties and to remain cool and use sound judgment. the session continued this afternoon.
Bayard Heston Sharpe aged 35, longtime figure in baseball, died in Haddock Georgia. He previously played first base for the Boston Nationals and was well known in Westchester Pennsylvania. The death notice was received today in Haddock.
New Haven June 1 John T. Eastwood postmaster at Stepney appeared before Commissioner Wright with Deputy U S Marshal Rigby and was held in 1000 bail for a hearing on embezzlement charges. The 60 year old denied wrongdoing claiming he kept the office cash and did not intend to misuse postal funds.
Manager Isham curates a Sunday night program headlined by Ethel Barrymore in The Kiss of Hate described as a pictorial sensation. Other features include The Kiss of Hate scene, Mrs Sidney Drew in Their First, The Devil s Piddle, and Bentleys orchestra.
In his first appearance as dog and liquor agent Joseph T. Coughlin secured a court conviction. Frank Ross of 80 Courtland street, a Reich & Russo bartender at 200 Noble avenue, was fined $50 and costs for violating liquor laws. Ross, Cozik, and Mezok were arrested Sunday. Mezok jailed, Cozik released on costs, Ross released on bond.
The Retail Clerks' association pushes a summer plan to grant clerks a Saturday night holiday. Robert Marshal reports only one large dry goods house opposes the move. Stores may extend nightly hours through July and August to 6 pm with Saturday nights included, as afternoon business climbs after factory shifts end at 3 pm.
Ellen Stray's probate filing reveals a will leaving most of her estate to husband Arthur Stray of 169 Island Brook Avenue. The $400 estate allocates $100 for a grave monument at Park Cemetery, with executor Frank J. Hughes and the only surviving relative being Arthur Donovan, son of a deceased Jennie Donovan.
Several hundred children participated in a high mass at St Marys church to receive their first Holy Communion during the Feast of the Ascension. Girls in white veils carried flowers, boys in their best, as families filled the pews in an impressive ceremony.
Coroner John J. Phelan continues in Danbury the inquiry into the death of Mohammed Jamal a Syrian peddler found murdered on railroad tracks toward Brewsters New York. The investigation seeks to determine the circumstances and cause of the fatal incident.
Theodore Hoyt, 19, of 1133 Howard Avenue, was fined five dollars plus costs and given a suspended 60 day jail term after being charged with stealing several items from Dorsen's Dry Goods, where he worked as a driver. Also noted, Nervosa Belle sold in Lexington for ten thousand dollars.
Washington June 1 The Department of Agriculture announced that the condition of growing cotton stood at 77.5 percent of normal on May 25.
A marriage license was granted to Clarence Elmer O'Dell a 28 year old farmer from Plainfield Vermont and Annie Christine Fletcher a 28 year old waitress of 540 Brooklawn avenue. The text also notes a separate statement about British Columbia planning a loan of 10 600 000 in New York.
Bridgeport Land and Title Co sent a tax payment to the city totaling 23 215 78 dollars. The amount covers the companys city taxes on properties in town owned by the firm and its large client base. The firm, a major landlord, also operates rent collection, mortgage sales, insurance, and title services from its modern 875 Main Street offices.
An historical note argues Philadelphia produces over a third of American carpets, surpassing rivals like Wilton Axminster and Brussels in global rug making. It traces early factories to 1791, notes imports of wool from China and Russia, and contrasts with rival centers.
A snippet highlights a quick remark about a wife recognizing humor in fashion or costume shape. It also notes that worry weakens courage and shortens life, reflecting a cautionary TV-voice style from the era.
A reporter casts Louis W Hill, second son of James J Hill, as the premier figure in western railroading. At forty four, he transitions from “Louis everybody” to Hill, amid notes that James N Hill in New York is the elder son and that the third son Walter favors farming. The family includes six daughters.
Edward Gibson of Bridgeport a Civil War veteran died yesterday at the Soldiers Home Noroton where he had been an inmate for more than a year. He served nearly four years with Co EB 69th New York Vols the Irish 69th and fought at Gettysburg and Spottsylvania where he was wounded. After the war he worked on steamers between Bridgeport and New York and later aided in evangelistic work with the Salvation Army. He was active in G A R Elias Howe post and will be buried with military honors in Noroton's Soldiers plot.
A trolleymen strike cripples mills and ties up shore routes. A high school in Stonington borough reports scant attendance as many pupils from Mystic Old Mystic and Pawtucket were late or unable to reach school.
A wide trolley strike halts Shore Line Electric Railway service from Danielson to East Killingly and to Willimantic. Mails and milk shipments move by motor transport. hundreds of mill workers in Plainfield Baltic Occum Taftville Versaille and Greenville face delays as auto traffic surges.
A sale note describes coats in rose gray and navy with refined patterns and late model styling. Silks and lightweight wools feature delicate stripes and crepe de chine linings or unlined tailoring. Sizes suit small women and young shoppers. Original prices ranged 18 to 47.50, now 15 to 35. Second floor.
A historical notice urges households to combat flies by sealing entry points and using screened doors and windows. It lists prices for various screen sizes and frames, encouraging sterilized defense against pest spread.
June 1 reports that Howland Dry Goods Co in Boston handled the first formal campaign step for Senator Henry Cabot Lodge with nomination papers obtained on his behalf. The state will vote directly next fall for the first time. Also on June 1 Berlin reports Ambassador James W. Gerard had a half hour talk Tuesday with Chancellor Von Bethmann Hollweg regarding the immediate occasion for the diplomatic discussion.
Dublin June 1 court martial Arthur Calthorne, the officer who ordered the execution of F Sheehy Skeffington the editor of the Irish Times after Sinn Fein revolts, opened here today. Press representatives admitted. Accused officer is an Irishman who has served at the front. Word ad.
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