Obituary notices and estate sales mix in city column
Obituary notices for John Anderson Michael Callahan Mary T Brown Frank F Kelly Anna Lee McGuinness Hobson John Wiklund and sale notices for boats, houses and furniture. Listings indicate funeral details days June 3 1916 interments and local sale times with addresses and venues in Worcester Stratford and surrounding area.
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Ferson
John Anderson
Rourke & Boucher
Main Street
Mountain Grove
Callahan
Hartford
Conn
Michael Callahan
Seymour Street
Worcester
Mass
St. John’s Church
St. John’s Cemetery
Mary T
Joseph Brown
Barnum Avenue
St. Charlie's Church
St. Michael's
Prank F
Mary J
Mortimer J. Kelly
Poplar Street
St. Peter's Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
McGuinness
Anna Lee
Peter McGuinness
Park Avenue
Sacred Heart Church
St. Michael’s Cemetery
Hobson
James Hobson
August G. Baker
Stratford
St. Luke's Church
Soundview Avenue
Union Cemetery
Voters to decide charter form in autumn election
Charter commission on schedule to publish a near completed draft for the fall election. The body rejected a call for a special election and aims for a broad turnout. Women gain recall petition rights and bidding rules tighten for contracts over 1000 dollars, with the mayor’s waivers noted. The commission plans weekly meetings and a Thursday session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charter Commission
Commission
Board of Education
Fire Destroys Block in Brockville Ontario
A major blaze in Brockville Ontario damaged the big block owned by the Senator Fulford estate and caused heavy losses to several stores and offices. The fire threatened Brockville’s central business area, with estimated losses around $100,000. Also noted are Friday through Saturday bargain promotions at E H Dillon Co 1 195 Main Street, and a horse racing reference to Fifinela winning the New Oaks Stakes at Newmarket England.
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Brockville
Ont
Senator Fulford
E. H. Dillon & Co
Main Street
Fifinela
Newmarket
England
Redfern Frock Described With Brown Brilliantine Trim
A Redfern model showcases a cinnamon brown fabric frock with a circular skirt and braided belt coat. The dress closes with white pearl buttons on white organza stock. brown ostrich feathers accent a brown straw turban, creating a refined street ensemble.
Texas Railway Surgeons Form To Fight Typhus Influx
San Antonio June 2 The Texas Railway Surgeons association formed last night with 400 members led by Dr R W Knox of Houston to prepare for emergencies tied to Mexican outbreaks. They will cooperate with state federal health and U S military authorities against contagious diseases. Also a report notes 51 Turkish soldiers convicted of mistreating Armenians were shot after deportation from Van district.
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San Antonio
Tex
Mexico
United States
Texas Railway Surgeons Association
R. W. Knox
Houston
Van
Dixie weaves for warm weather Hart Schaffner suit
In summer wear Dixie weaves offer the look and feel of woolens with almost no weight. They provide comfort during business hours and enhance evening social events. Rich mixtures, plaids, trims, and styles including punchback coats, all with Hart Schaffner & Marx tailoring at prices starting $12.50 on the main floor rear.
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Dixie
Hart Schaffner & Marx
White shoes advertised with multiple varieties and prices
The ad markets several white shoe styles with various uppers and soles. Options include white buck on English last with ivory welt and du plex sole or heel at $6, white Nubuck with ivory welt and leather sole, and white canvas pairs with Neolin soles priced from $3 to $4, displayed Just inside Fairfield avenue door.
Howland Dry Goods Co Senior Class Day Held in New Building
Senior class day at the new high school attracted a full auditorium as alumni and friends attended. John F. Keane welcomed guests while the program featured a class history by Marion L. Meigs, poems and prophecies by students, solos by Frances B. Wilson and Isador Novak, and a final orchestral finish. The class roster included John F. Keane president Helen V. Shanley vice president Margaret A. Myers secretary and Martin F. Meymarion treasurer. A Reichstag war funds meeting was noted, and Butte street car workers threatened a strike for higher wages.
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Raymond Eastwood
John Gleaney
Marion JL. Meigs
Frances B. Wilson
John F. Keane
Helen V. Shanley
Margaret A. Myers
Martin F. Meymarion
Margaret G. ‘Myers
Marion L. Meigs
Philip Grentein
Ruffled waists debut at two dollars in summer line
Frilly waists in new summer styles priced at two dollars promise cool, comfortable wear. Featured pieces include a voile design with starry embroidery, handkerchief ruffle, hemstitched edging, and bell sleeves, plus a plain voile version with embroidered trim and square collar.
Rich silk sweaters with elegant fit and bright colors
Rich sweaters of light silk offer a dainty Italian weave with smooth elasticity. They fit clingingly yet gracefully and finish with a sash for swagger. Colors include rich green, rose, and navy striped edges. Priced at 15 and 16.50, second floor.
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Copenhagen
French planes down Fokker in Bar Le Duc raid
A squadron of French aeroplanes chased a German bombing group over Bar Le Duc and shot down two machines, one a Fokker. The incident follows a French official note citing 18 civilian deaths in Bar Le Duc and reporting the downing of a single German aeroplane.
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Paris
Bar-Le-Duc
Fokker
Instight
Verdun Front Heavy Fighting Noted In World War Update
The war office reports slight French progress south of Courettes Wood and violent clashes between Thiaumont Farm and Vaux east of the Meuse. Artillery on both sides was exceptionally heavy last night, with the Verdun struggle dominating front news while the rest of the line saw a quiet night.
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Paris
Verdun
Courettes Wood
War Office
Thiaumont Farm
Vaux
Meuse
Longshoremen Return to Jobs in Buffalo
Buffalo workers end Wednesday strike over wages though not sanctioned by the International Longshoremen union. Local leadership warns of charter cancellation. a 5 cent day wage and 2 3/4 cent night wage increase to take effect immediately. Legal notices list pledges and dates for sale and filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Buffalo Longshoremen’s Union
International Longshoremen's
Tiiton
FE. W. O'Connor
William J. Conners
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Howwland’s
Fairfield Avenue
Cannon Street
Edgeport
W. H. Kellogg’s
Isc
Hoe Shele Company
Rolls Buns Biscuits Cot
Meadow Brook Creamery
Crisco
Wilson Whiskey
Monogram Whiskey Vermouth
Bot
Ocantaloupes
Naval Orange
Fritz Ehlert
Trowel Street
Norman Street
P. Anderson
Fairfield Ave
Vorion
Stack Glasner Furniture Co
Daniel P. Keane
Main St
Gregory St
Lee P. Anderson
Board
Canada
Redfern
Texas
Howland Dry Goods CO
Helen Cowell
Paul Green
Arnold Gluck
Raymond Lifield
Loeb
Howard T. Owens
Isador Novak
Dauphin
Daudet
Lois Perkins
Francis B. Wilson
James McCarthy
Reichstag
Germany
Butte, Mont
Howland
Sanford Building
Plymouth Rock Chicks
Beachcroft
Church Corner
Fairfield
Bridgeport
P. Berman
St. Marks
Place
New York City
Box & T. G
Salse
Chen A. Peck
Middle St. City
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