Bridgeport News Highlights May Session Acts and Civic Notes
The May 1815 session details enactments on the judiciary and military oversight. Governor John Cotton Smith and Speaker Elias Perkins sign off as public opinions are required from Supreme Court judges on legal determinations. The piece also covers a Parade at Seaside Park and local civic events, including the Fountain carriage procession, an Elks social, and police assignments for Seaside Park duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias Perkins
House, of Representatives
John Cotton Smith
Thomas Day
House of Representatives
General Assembly
Twenty Years Ago United in Marriage at St Patrick's
Charles W. Wrenz, contractor for Acme Shear, wed Miss Katie Kelley at St Patrick's church with bridesmaid Miss Margaret Kelley and best man Frank Judge. A separate police case centered on Edward Finney reporting a man named Thomas Galvin found fatally injured on Water Street, later deemed possibly accidental from a fall, with three men detained briefly. Also noted is Miss Lucy Bray ill with scarlet fever, and a hot day reaching 94 at William Jennings' observatory with humidity around 33 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Wrenz
Acme Shear Company
Katie Kelleyt
St. Patrick’s Church
Father Nihill
Margaret Kelley
Frank Judge
Peter Hackett
State Street
Ward Finney
Water Street
Thomas Galvin
Thomas O'Leary
Galvin
Edgeport Hospital
Osam
Birmingham
Lucy Bray
Newfield School
Pembroke Street
Local court cases hinge on commission and betrayal claims
Miss Lilliam Sturgis testifies in a civil suit seeking 750 dollars commission for locating a buyer for a 39 acre Madison avenue tract. Barcley Dorset Co sues John F. Paine and Crown Corset Co. for 15000 dollars over a copied agents list. Sub station relocations announced for the post office with new manager Arthur Eade. Income tax due by June 30 with penalties for late payment. Ice cream man Jacob Huber, ill, begins a car trip to visit Newark and Danville with Mrs Huber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilliam Sturgis
Scott
Civil Common Pleas Court
Frederick K. Goodell
Madison Avenue
John F. Paine
Barcley Dorset Co
Newark
N. J
Crown Corset Co
Barcley Co
Paine
The
Crown Co
Civil Superior Court
Jacob Huber
Seaview Aveue
New Jersey
Women Speak on Health From Change of Life in Ads
Westbrook Maine and Manston Wisconsin women testify to relief from back pains weight loss and night sweats at the Change of Life after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Each letter notes improved health and recommends the remedy while the firm promises confidential personalized advice from a woman. Funeral designs and bouquets offered by John Reck & Son.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Westbrook
Lawrence Martin
King St
Maine
Manston
Wis
M. J. Brownell
Major General Barry Among Top U S Army Leaders
Major General Thomas H Barry, commanding in the Philippines, is highlighted as a prominent U S Army figure. Formerly commander of the Department of the East and superintendent of the West Point Military Academy, he was at one point mentioned as chief of staff.
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United States
Thomas H. Barry
Philippines
Barry
Department of the East
West Point Military Academy
Bridgeport Reports Lowest Unemployment in U S Study
Washington June 2 The Department of Labor survey of 16 cities finds Bridgeport has the lowest unemployment rate at 4.3 percent. Yet 19.9 percent of workers are employed only part time, placing Bridgeport fourth among major cities for part time work. The report credits local policy to maximize employment but notes many workers hold part time jobs.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Labor
United States
Bridgeport
Wilkesharre
Pittsburgh
Milwaukee
Reverend Williams to Speak at Berean Church
Reverend J D Williams secretary of foreign missions will address the convention of the Christian and Missionary alliance at Berean church East Main street beginning today and continuing until Sunday. Other speakers of prominence will discuss various topics.
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J. D. Williams
Students to Solve Serbian Traffic Puzzle
Twenty five Columbia University students and 25 automobiles will be sent from New York to Serbia within weeks to aid in solving transportation problems. A fund of 25000 dollars is being raised by the Committee of Mercy, the Serbian Agricultural Commission, and Prof. M I Pupin of Columbia. The students will be stationed at Nish and will drive the cars at the disposal of the Serbian government.
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New York
Columbia University
Serbia
Committee of Mercy
Serbian Agricultural Commission
M. I. Pupin
Columbia
Nish
Building permits issued for multiple dwellings and projects
Building commissioners granted permits for construction totaling 20010 dollars. Projects include two two family frame dwellings on Capitol for James Grosso, a frame addition to a store on North Main for Joseph White, a frame barn on Union Avenue for Mrs. George Tissacer, a private frame garage on Taft Avenue for Max Stein, a one family frame dwelling on Edna Street for Robert FitzRoy, and a four family with three stores brick and frame building at East Main and Berkshire Avenue for Nan Cohen.
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Capitol
James Grosso
Capitol Avenue
North Main Street
Joseph White
Union Avenue
George Tissacer
Taft Avenue
Max Stein
Edna Street
Robert FitzRoy
East Main Street
Berkshire Avenue
Nan Cohen
Gifts for All Occasions Ad Promises Quality Jewelry
An advertisement touts gifts for weddings birthdays anniversaries and graduations. It emphasizes the store carries the best grade merchandise including diamonds watches and jewelry. It pledges equal treatment and fair pricing leading to complete customer satisfaction.
Plot to Disable Big Guns at Fort Worden Fort Flagler
Port Townsend June 2 An attempt to disable the big guns guarding Puget Sound was reported. Breach blocks of four guns were removed and loading mechanisms damaged. Visitors were barred from the forts after authorities learned a detailed photographic survey of the batteries had been made. Special passports are now required to visit the batteries.
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Port Townsend
Fort Worden
Fort Flagler
Puget Sound
Rochester Couple Detained After Elopement from Here
Rochester police detain Joseph Mercier a former Locomobile employee and Mrs Sarah A Van Arsdale after they eloped from the city. Mercier is held on white slavery charges and the woman is a material witness. The Van Arsdales two children remain with relatives at the Fanton home. The inquiry is connected to lawyers guarding a small local bank savings fund.
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Joseph Mercier
Locomobile Oc
Sarah A. van Arsdale
James Fanton
Lafayette Street
Rochester
Mercier
Holyoke
Mass
van Arsdale
Waterbury Leader Named Deputy U S Marshal
Hubert M. Rigney of Waterbury a former Capitol assistant superintendent and Brass City Democratic leader was appointed deputy United States marshal by the new marshal Chesterfield Co. Middlebrooks. The marshal was sworn in yesterday and announced his appointments. G Brainard Smith and Timothy E Hawley, deputies under Sid ney E Hawley, were reappointed.
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Hubert M. Rigney
Waterbury
Capitol
Brass City
United States
Chesterfield Co. Middlebrooks
G. Brainard Smith
Timothy E. Hawley
Sidney E. Hawley
Carlson Grocery Co Incorporation in Bridgeport
The Carlson Grocery Co of Bridgeport filed a certificate of incorporation with the secretary of the State. It will run a grocery store and meat market with potential capital of 30000 dollars. Incorporators are Harold W Carlson Charles T Carlson and Hulda C Carlson.
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The
Carlson Grocery Co
Bridgeport
Harold W.carlson
Charles T. Carlson
Hulda C. Carlson
Cranberry Corners Draws Large Crowd in Grange Hall
Easton Mrs Thomas Turney and Miss Louise Turney returned from Shelton. The third presentation of Cranberry Corners at Grange hall drew a large audience with three more performances scheduled at different places. Minnie O Sherwood, a June bride elect, received a linen shower at Mrs John Candee's home. The Marsh family moved to Ambrose Marsh’s home following a move by Robert Marsh. Leland Wheeler of Bethel visited his uncle John Wheeler. A rehearsal for the dedication exercises will be held in Grange hall Saturday evening at T.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Turney
Louise Turney
Shelton
Cranberry Corners
Grange Hall
Minnie O. Sherwood
John Candee
Peeet Marsh
Second Murder in Barkhamsted Shocks Town
Barkhamsted reports a second murder in months as Wilbur Perry shot Frank Dunham at the Perry shack on Washington hill. Dunham died instantly from a double barreled shotgun blast after an argument over a horse and a damaged window. Perry fled. Jerry Doolan telephoned police, and Perry is suspected to be hiding in the nearby woods.
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Barkhamsted
Wilbur Perry
Frank Dunham
Perry Shack
Washington Hill
Gilbert Perry
Jerry Doolan
Michael McNally
Perry
Dunham
Doolan
Wheeler
Winsted
James E. Wheeler
Terry
Wethersfield State Prison
Vollmer Plans Not Yet Made For Future
Former Sheriff William Vollmer said he has no immediate plans after his term ended yesterday. He may move to Norwalk to start a business, and he declined to discuss a potential run for mayor. Deputies from his tenure were not present at the court. John Donnelly and Joseph Wieler have not decided their next steps. Charles Mara plans a trip to the Panama Expo. D Louis Ladrigan of Norwalk has joined American Telegraph & Telephone Co.
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William Vollmer
Vollmer
Bridgeport
Norwalk
John M. Donnelly
Joseph Wieler
Charles B. Mara
D. Louis Ladrigan
Civil Common Pleas
American Telegraph & Telephone Co
Children Perish as Fire Sweeps Maine Farm
Guilford Maine June 2 Walter and Nelson Freeze aged 9 and 11 children of Nelson Freeze perished in a fire that destroyed their father's farm buildings today. Mr and Mrs Freeze and another child were seriously hurt. Believed to have started from a mosquito smudge.
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Guilford
Walter
Nelson
Nelson Freeze
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Horse of Representatives
Attest
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Conon
Oes
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J. H. Sickles
Lafayette Place
Ny Ify
William Krapp
William Meagher
T. A. Hardy
Fred Whetstine
Wheeler & Wil
Tees
Ofihe Farmer
Wheeler & Wilson
Maggie
Clarence Street
Eesee
Sacred Heart Parochial School
South and
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Higgins
Dominican Order
Eenes
ELKS
Tr Hall
Richard Brown
Frank Reynolds
Kid” Conway
Schubert
Ernest Seaman
James Nelson
Taylor
Seaside ‘Minstrels
Vincent Whitney
Charlie Kiefer
Eses Bueens
Patrick Burns
Police, Board
Seaside Park
Glenn
Hades
William Jennings’ Observatory
Nicholas Horvath
Bostwick Avenue
Burroughs Street
Stratford Avenue
Cowle Street
Arthur Eade
Pembroke
Steuben Streets
Internal Revenue Office
Federal
Hartford
John Reck & Son
United States Army
U.S
MR. Williams
Berean Church
J. Buechler
the Reliable Jeweler
Fairfield Avenue
Middle Street
U.S. Fort
Rigney
U. S
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Litchfield
Southington
Hayes
Water ST
the People’s Dairy
Geo. A. Robertson
Highland Spring
Highland Spring Water Co
Warren Street
Hamburg
Santos
Public Market
East Main ST
Wolverine Motor Co
Bay Street
Trowel St
Suggetts Lane
Newfield Avenue
A. E. Elwood
Crawford Laundry Co
Courtland Street
Halligan Millinery
Broad Street
GEO. B. Clark & CO
Crawford Ranges
Broad Streep
White Mountain
BIG Home Furnishing Store
Main Street
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