Divorced From Hearse Driver Marries Again
Greenwich heiress Mary A. Woodcock wed Clifford R. Wilmot in Port Chester New York summoned town clerk to perform ceremony. She inherited about 3500000 from father William J. Smith of Greenwich and previously eloped with Arthur Woodcock. The groom works for Westchester Lighting Co.
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Mary A. Woodcock
Greenwich
Superior Court
Clifford R. Wilmot
Denby
Port Chester
N. Y
Westchester Lighting Co
Wilmot
Cotton crop at 69.5 percent of normal
Washington June 1 temperatures in April and May caused frost damage across the southern cotton belt. An official Agriculture Department report says many days in early May were cold enough to kill cotton and harm stands. May 25 condition is 69.5 percent of normal versus 77.5 last year. Acreage to be announced July 3.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Home Guard to Be Called June 5
Bridgeport orders require all Home Guard officers to file large bonds and organization papers. New Haven dispatches say disbanding of local ambulance company may proceed due to projected upkeep costs. Hartford must approve officer bonds and sanitary detachments papers for bridgeport units.
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New Haven
Military Emergency Board
Brugeport
Bartford
Hartford
Home Guard
Bridgeport
War Department Plans to Enroll Americans Abroad
Washington June 1 with four days before registration the War Department moves to enroll Americans abroad. Justice officials vow to quash anticonscription protests while questions on registration are resolved. Detention orders target men seeking to leave the country to avoid registering and plans consider enrolling Americans overseas.
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War Department
Washington
Department of Justice
Department
United States Atto
Adenspis
Sontctmof Peg Heme
United States
Reported attempted robbery at Edwards residence in Bridgeport
I J Gibbs, caretaker for real estate broker Charles A Edwards of 488 Brooklawn Ave, called police after an attempted burglary last night. Detectives Dooley and Bray found the garage window broken but nothing stolen. house remained intact. In Connecticut probate court Bridgeport, June 1, 1917, orders authorize sale of real estate for the estates of Fedela Paoletti and Leonardo Paoletti minors. hearings set for June 4, 1917, with notices to interested parties.
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I. J. Gibbs
Charles A. Edwards
Brooklawn Avenue
James Dooley
James Bray
Fedela Paoletti
Bridgeport
Leonardo Paoletti
Guardian
Senate Re-Draft of War Revenue Bill Outlined
Washington June 1 The senate finance committee outlined the war revenue bill and senators planned battles for passage mid next week. Debates focus on restoring house income taxes above 40000 and inheritance taxes while opposing excise taxes on coffee sugar tea and cocoa. The committee cut railroad and transportation taxes from 10 to 5 percent.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Obituary notices for several local residents
John H. O'Neill a longtime Carrs restaurant bartender died at 55 in a Hillside home. He was unmarried and a member of the Bartender union and Fraternal Order of Eagles. a sister in Higganum survives. Bessie L. Ingalls died at 75 after a brief illness in Bridgeport, born in AimsburyMass., she lived with her niece Sarah E. Bolte at 276 Seaview Ave. Bolte is her only survivor. Hattie Gray Jones funeral at Messiah Baptist church attended. bearers listed. Lillian F Warren funeral at Hawley Wilmot parlors. Rev John R Brown led service. burial at Mountain Grove Cemetery. William Haines, Barnum & Bailey circus employee, died at 45 in North Chameron Pa after brief illness. survived by a daughter in Dayton, efforts to locate her failed. burial services in Bridgeport. Charles A Thompson, 26, clerks at American Hardware Stores, struck by falling hardware eight weeks ago, died at Bridgeport Hospital. survived by a brother Howard J and three sisters Helen, Mrs John J Doyle, Mrs Harry Griffith. funeral at his brother’s Frank Street home.
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John H. O’neil
John H. O'Neill
Carr’s Restaurant
Hillside
Mr. O'Neil
Bartender Union
Order of Eagles
Higganum
Bessie L. Ingalls
Sarah E. Ingalls Bolte
Seaview Avenue
Miss Ingalls
Aimsbury
Mass
Bridgeport
Bolte
Lillian .F. Warren
Lillian F
George Warren
Stratfield
Hawley & Wilmot
John R. Brown
First Baptist Church
Mountain Grove Cemetery
William Haines
Barnum & Bailey Circus
North Chameron
Haines
Teers
Dayton
Frank See Shin
State Street
S Y
Charles A. Thompson
Charlies A. Thompson
North Ind
Thompson
American Hardware Stores
Middle Street
Howard J
Frank Street
Joseph
Helen
John
J. Doyle
Harry Grifth
Death notices for Albert Hubbell and George H. Lee in Bridgeport
Albert Hubbell prominent Bridgeport Spiritual association organizer and former Indian teacher is found dead at 114 Courtland Street. Believed due to old age, he was elected vice president of the association recently and had prepared a speech for next Sunday. Survived by a son with unknown address and a sister, Mrs. William Walker of 14 Park Avenue. George H. Lee longtime Bridgeport resident and former drug store proprietor at East Main and Stratford, dies after ten days of illness. He had worked in various roles including livery Stable operator, grocery business, bookkeeper, ship purser, and treasurer of a theatrical company. He leaves a widow. funeral from 820 Lafayette Street.
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Alsert Hubbell
Albert Hubbell
Bridgeport Spiritual Association
Courtland Street
Hubbell
Hirsha
Mary Hurd Hubbell
West
Bridgeport
Oklahoma
William Walker
Park Avenue
George H. Lee
Lee
East Main Street
Stratford Avenue
Urden
Wakeley & Lee
City Bakery
New York
Salisbury
South Avenue
Mr. Lee
Red Men
The
Sons of the Revolution
Sea Side Club
Lafayette St
Sportsy Held for Theft in City Court Arraignment
Robert Perkins and Rocco Mullick described as sports who live honestly by their wits will be arraigned in city court tomorrow morning charged with theft yesterday of 10 dollars in money four watches several gold chains and gold charms from Walter Puffer of 85 Courtland Street. Both defendants roomed in the same house as Puffer.
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Robert Perkins
Rocco Mullick
Walter Puffer
Courtland Street
Puffer
New Automobile Laws Take Effect Across City
The newly passed automobile regulations begin today, with heavy penalties for violators. Jitney operators must obtain a $2 license and a $5 operator license, replacing the previous $10 fee. A drunken owner or operator found on the street can lose their license. Drivers must yield at intersections to the right and(headlights) must use reflectors. Speed in dense areas is limited to 20 mph for a quarter mile.
Reckless Driving Penalties Outlined for First and Second Offences
A public notice warns that intoxicated drivers face severe measures. For a first offence the minimum penalty is license and registration suspension for one year, while a second offence carries a five year suspension.
Officials Protest Showing Books of Danbury R. R. Line
In Superior Court Judge Curtis heard a protest over producing the Danbury and Bethel Street Railway Co books. John L. Sanders and other directors faced questions as trustee John H. Henshaw sought access to records. Plaintiffs alleged funds used to buy the Bridgeport and Danbury trolley line harmed earnings. ruling reserved.
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Danbury & Bethel Street Railway Co
Superior Court
John L. Sanders
Road
Curtis
John H. Henshaw
New York
Bridgeport & Danbury
Plan for Registering Draft Eligibles in Bridgeport
Mayor Wilson today received 16 000 registration blanks for June 5 and will send 4 000 more to Hartford. Registration sites across Bridgeport include city hall and multiple schools and assembly halls. Population estimates allocate 170 500 residents into twelve districts with precincts, and six general boards will supervise registration efforts as part of the Preparedness movement.
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Wilson
Washington
Hartford
Myrtle Avenue
Orland Street
Clinton Avenue
Maplewood Avenue
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Frank Polke & Son
Hana
Ge Fee
Tamgecie Oe
Charles “ Thompson
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Hawley
Haraware. Co
Maine
Cane Adiack. Inc
Fado Avenue
North Ave
Joom
Barnum
Chas Krason
Pleasant St
Connecticut
Federz Paoletti
Tip
Ahmed
AML
Pembroke Street
Wistrict PF
Probate Court
Lillie F. Warren
Tee
Torminke
Robert E. Warren
Tor
Young St
New Havem
Conn
George Hi Lee
State OF Connecticut
District OF Bridgeport
Raul L. Miller
Paul L. Miller
Atp
Hattie Gray Jones
Hattie Gray
William A. Jones
Lee Avenue
Messiah Baptist Church
James Jord
Joseph Monroe
James Farrar
Hill
Willey Wie Yie
Walter Brown
Arch
Lee Bros. Furniture Co
Main St
Arch & High Sts
Marvel
Aluminum
Danbury
R. R. Line
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