Horses In Demand Drive City Market Notes
Bankers and brokers report a surge in horse demand amid rising automobile use. Dr H H Burlizon, veterinary surgeon, is building a horse market at 406 Knowlton Street with wagonloads arriving from the west. Horses priced 70 to 100 dollars per head, cheaper than anywhere east of the Mississippi, sold from his stable, not kept for long. Two more consignments from Nebraska await delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H.’Burlizon
Aiace Tion
West
Knowlton, Street
Mississippi River
Nebraska
Eneh
Rane
Local Social Notes Mixed with Sports and Church Event
Easton Misa Mintle and family guests of Mrs Mildred Ferris and Mrs Hubert Mallette. Mrs Mallette continues poorly. Mrs Clarence B Andrews of Rock House returned from a visit with daughter Miss Martha I Andrews. Mrs Millie Staples spent time with her parents Mr and Mrs Coleman T Rockwell. Sport Hill defeates Post 4-3 on Hill diamond. Congregational church union service Sunday evening drew a large crowd. Professor F P Beal of Imperial University of Tien Tain recalled for saving missionaries during the recent revolution. An offering followed for the Chinese famine fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa
Mintle
Sherwood
John Sherwood
Mildred Ferris
Hubert Mallette
Mallette
Clarence B. Andrews
Rock House
Martha I. Andrews
Millie Staples
Coleman
T. Rockwell
Jump Hill
Local Roundup of Visitations and Social News in Easton and Bridgeport
Mrs Charles Sherman of New Haven visits Mrs Edson Hayes. Mrs Ida Gilbert moves to Easton with John Candee’s house. Peter Reitter purchases the Chester W Durrell meat route and starts peddling. Vera Hubbell visits Edith Curtiss in Monroe. Mr and Mrs Smalley return from a Fishkill trip. Methodist Sunday School to host Children’s Day concert June 9. Michael Feliska sells farm to Pepper Street New York parlor. George Reitter to host a whist party in Monroe town hall June 6. A Edwards buys an auto truck for milk and eggs delivery in Bridgeport. Florence Slade ill with ptomaine poisoning after Danbury outing. Emma Mellen visiting Easton with John Z Mellen. Arthur J Hull entertains Dorothy and Gladys Hull of Bridgeport. Edward Botsford ill for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sherman
New Haven
Edson Hayes
Ida Gilbert
Wesley Edwards
John Candee
Easton
Peter ‘Reitter
Chesster W. Durrell
Vera Hubbell
Edith | Curtiss
Monroe
C. S. Smalley
Fishkill
N. Y
Methodist
Michael Feliska
Pepper Street
New York
Bridgeport
Florence Slade
Slade
Danbury
Emma Mellen
John Z. Mellen
Arthur J. Hull
Dorothy
Gladys Hull
Edward Botsford
New Diamond Sale Idea Lets You Wear Big Stones First
A seller proposes a plan to customers who cannot afford large diamonds. Buy a diamond for $15 and wear it indefinitely, then, when you save enough, return the diamond with another $15 to receive a $30 diamond. The method allows continuous wear while paying for a larger stone. M. J. Beuchler invites inquiries at 0 Pairfarld Ave near Middle St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Beuchler
Pairfarld Ave
Middle St
Trolley strike talks intensify in Connecticut unions
New Haven hosts a crucial meeting for day and night trolley workers as they consider the Connecticut company’s arbitration and wage scale proposals. Officials warn a strike vote may come Friday if offers are rebuffed, amid complex cross state arbitration issues and cost of living concerns in New Haven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Trolleymen's Union
Joint Conference Board
Springfield
Connecticut
Lorcal
Storrs
Connecticut Company
New ‘Haven
National Association
Massachusetts
All Favor Strike in Massachusetts Rail Workers Bid
Massachusetts rail employes in Springfield Holyoke and Holyoke vote to strike if needed to win 30 cents an hour. Springfield saw 591 yes 16 no, Holyoke unanimous for strike, Worcester workers to vote next. Connecticut Company workers in Waterbury approved the measure by over 98 percent while local union leader Hayes awaits guidance from the conference board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
Westfield
Palmer
Holyoke
New England Investment and Securities Company
Holydéke
Worcester
Obituary notices note multiple local deaths and survivors
Obituaries report Thomas J. Dunn of Crane Co and Eaton Cole Burnham Co dies after long illness at 239 Black Rock Ave leaving widow a daughter Celia and brother James. He belonged to Court Pequon mock Foresters of America and Sacred Heart parish. Additional notices cover Frank Timoney’s funeral, Helen N Brennan infant daughter, and James H Copley death with survivors and lodge memberships. Interments at Mountain Grove and St. Michael's cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Dunn
Crane Co
Eaton
Cole & Burnham Co
Black Rock Avenue
Celia
James
Court Pequonmock
Bridgeport Lodge
Frank H. Timoney
Timoney
W. H. Lewis
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Helen N
Thomas Brennan
Reservoir Avenue
St. Michael’s Cemetery
James H. Conpley
Engine Co. No. 2
Nichols Street
Mr. Copley
Elmer
Firemen’s Benefit Association
J. C. Tuthill Camp
Loyal Order of
Pleasant social events mark week in city
The city hosted multiple social gatherings Sunday and past week. Mr and Mrs Adolphi Werner celebrated both their 44th birthdays at 242 Goddard Avenue with guests from Lessing lodge and i O.O.C. F. A Y A monthly Y A club meeting featured Mrs William H. Cogswell of Stratford with a talk and musical program. A bachelor of divinity was to be solved at Newton Theological Institution. Mrs Frederick Hollister Stevens hosted the D A R board at The Judson with remarks by Mrs Sarah Kinney. Vera Cameron returned from a Russian Symphony tour with the Curtis family noted. Howard Gotthaat and Miss Katherine Wildwan wed, and Louise Curtis, formerly of Stratford, wed J Louis Banks of Brooklyn. Sea Breeze concerts feature the Wheeler Wilson band with a varied program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolphis Werner
Goddard Avenue
Mr. Werner
Jacob Waltz
Lyrid¢- Hotel
Lessing Lodge
Frederick Hollister Stevens
Siliman
Judson
Sarah T. Kinney
George P. Sanborn
Rose Street
Buckingham Marsh
C.H. Kingston
A. J. Smith
Wheeler Beers
Howard Sanborn
Albert Sanborn
M.M. Sanborn
Julia A. Marsh
William Marsh Ang Family
Selme
Gladys Sanborn
William Sanborn
Lowden
Howard Gotthaat
Katherine Wildwan
Bestler
Ind
Wheeler & Wilson
Sterling Oo
Sea Breeze Island
Janer
Bridgeport League Postpones Social Tea to June 15
The Bridgeport Hawaiian Franchise League postpones the social tea at Mrs. Samuel Shaw’s home until Thursday June 15. Mrs. Porrid of Hartford will speak. A league meeting is planned during June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Higual Franchise League
Samuel
Porrid
Hartford
Obituary notices from Connecticut deaths in May
DIED. Har low Weed of Danbury aged 93. Mrs Elizabeth Meeker of New Milford. Rev Seneca Keeler of Danbury. Michael J. Greeley of Danbury. Minnie Murphy wife of Timothy J. Murphy of Danbury aged 30. John B Waters and Harry Peterson of Stamford. Henry F Lockwood of Stemtee in his 1 year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weed
Danbury
Harlow Weed
J Meeker
New Milford
Elizabeth Meeker
Keeler
Seneca A Keeler
Michael J. Greeley
Murphy
Minnie
Timothy J. Murphy
Waters
Stamford
John B. Waters
Peterson
Harry Peterson
Lockwood
Stemtee
Henry F. Lockwood
Also Mentioned on This Page
L. Watson & CO
Ava
Burr
Knapp
Europe
Bane Street
Tel
Es & Ee
Beller, Ane Sots
Eeney O- Reid
James Staples
Bankers and Brokers
Bridgeport, Conn
State Street
I. Holzer
T. Staples
Stepney
Cape
Hayes Fish CO
Water Street
Joseph P. Coughlin CO
EASD
Main Street
Lowe
E. Halligan
Broad Street
Fairfield
Tel. — Geo. A. Robertson
D. D. Smith
Fairfield Ave
California
Boi
Gustav Broch & Son
Fairfield Avenue
Geo. B.clark & Co
Waterbury
Waterbury Troll Leymen
Connecticut’ Company
William J. Hayes
J. K. Punderford
Bridgeport Public Market and Branch
East Main St
Union Pacific Tea Company
East Main Street
Columbia
Middle Street
Conn
THE
Peck & Lines CO
Crawford Way
Ieee Sence Et Crawford- “Laundry Co
Fairfield 4 Avenue
Reed
George % Somers
Washington Avenue
William H. Cogswell
Stratford
Newton Pheological Institution
Newton
Maes
Rideout
Stu
Paak
Vera Cameron
Curtis
John C. Curtis
Vinestreet
Russian Symphony Orchestra
Louise Curtis
Henry Curtis
Town
J. Louis Banks
Brooklyn
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!