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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1915

Page

5

New Judge Named to Enforce Liquor Sanctions in Bridgeport

Bridgeport court hears cases of intoxication and non support as Judge PS A Dartiett's second day sets strict policy. Abe Lappedting received jail terms from 15 to 40 days. one defendant escaped. Thomas Shanley faces weekly payments for child support while probation rules are investigated. Other defendants, including Martin Derick, face sentences for intoxication and domestic issues.

Bridgeport PS A Dartiett Abe Martin Derick George Street Jett Thomas Shanley Edward Dobbs

Wedding of Miss Anna Oakey to Dr Joseph Keeley

Miss Anna Oakey daughter of Philip Oakey wed Dr Joseph Keeley son of Mrs Pagan in Sacred Heart Church. The ceremony at 6 30 occurred with Rev Richard Moore D D officiating. Bride wore blue traveling suit with white roses. sister Helen Oakey was maid of honor. Groom attended by George Keulling. Wedding breakfast held at the bride’s home. After a trip to Philadelphia and Washington they will live with the groom’s mother on Central avenue. Keeley, a dentist, is a Penn graduate and former University School student. bride employed as stenographer at American Graphophone Co. They received many wedding presents.

Anna Oakes Philip J. Oakey Mise Helen Oakey Illarney Kesley George Keulling Sride Philadelphia Washington Keeley Central Avenue American Graphophone Co University School Me University of Pennsylvania

Unclear text fragment from Greenwich notice

Fragmentary OCR item references June 7 events at St Michaels Polis church and a cemetery mass for a soul. Mentions Bridgeport station, Greenwich, and Mayoral names with garbled wording. Unable to determine full facts or context from provided text.

St Michaels Polis Church

Big Steamer Mary Olson Strands After Long Voyage

After a voyage from Bellingham Washington through the Panama Canal the steamer Mary Olson became stuck in Pequonnock river mud near Cogeress street bridge as ebb tide left only about 10 feet of water. Crew awaited flood then refloated and cargo to A. W. Burritt Co. dock.

Bellingham Wash Panama Canal Mary Olson Pequonnock River Stratford Avenue Mary Dison Cogeress Street Mary Drews A. W. Burritt Co

Brothers Return To Italy In Separate Fates

Tears filled Mrs. Vincenzo Chillino as Vincenzo left for Italy to join the army while Frank Chillino faced deportation after his alleged link to the Cevalieri murder in Stretford and seven years in Sing Sing. Frank is detained at Ellis Island awaiting removal, with his brother said to join him on the same steamer.

Vincenzo Chillino Italy Frank Frank “Piscchem Cevalieri Stretford Sing Sing Eitle Island Will Duc D’abruset

High School Job Spoiled His Horses Claim

Sawara J. Wale testified in a salt damage hearing against Durkin & Less, backed by Robertson & Garonne, alleging heavy earth-hauling work at Bew High School excavation ruined 12 horses. Walsh says horses valued at 500 fell to 109, while New York contractors seek 24000 in damages. Judge William H. Comley Jr. presides as committee. The hearing continued.

William H. Comley, Jr Devon & Gavonne New York Durkin & Leas

Golfers Anderson And Travis End Morning Play Even

Walter J Travia and Jenn G Anderson were even at the end of the morning 86 hole final for the Metropolitas championship at Apawamis club. Esch misdrived and Trevis and Anderson lagged behind their previous tournament averages in a rough showing. Travia totaled 41 53 and Andere mom 43 81 over the 18 holes.

Eye Walter J. Travia Vereran Golf Links Jenn G. Anderson Boston Metropolitas

Fifteen-Year-Old Girl in Critical Condition From Iodine Poison

Helen Hancock, 15, of 111 Bell Street, is in critical condition at Bridgeport Hospital after being found unresponsive in bed late last night. Doctors report severe facial burns from acid and an empty bottle found beside her bed. the cause of the poisoning remains undetermined.

Helen Hancock Bell Street Bridgeport

Newsies Targeted in Police Crackdown on Crap Shooting

Police launch morning raid against newsboys participating in craps in back alleyways behind Wheat Street. Merchants complain, several youths found gambling, three Newsies’ badges seized. others evaded officers.

James Ramesy Bean Whetar Street

Dr Sharp Forfeits Bond In Fairfield

Special to The Farmer Fairfield June Dr B T Sharp of Derby forfeited a $5 bond in the town court after failing to appear in answer to a summons served by Constable HW Elwood for reck— receiving. Sharp’s car wrecked before daybreak Monday left a young woman with non life threatening injuries. William Lazark 13 ran away from his uncle’s home at Blandford and was caught in the city and returned to Stamford by police today. Relatives claimed him.

Fairfield B. T. Sharp Derby HW. R. Elwood William Lazark Blanford Thin City Wae Stamford

London Finds German Spy in June Arrest

London officials announced this afternoon that another German spy has been captured. The operative, named Hebert Rosenthal, was arrested and allegedly confessed to espionage activities.

London Hebert Rosenthal

Newark Kept on Bitulithic Paving Sparks Debate

In a city board meeting, Newark officials discussed the cost and durability of bitulithic pavement versus asphalt. Comparisons with New York Philadelphia Baltimore Detroit and Chicago highlighted higher per yard costs for bitulithic and mixed opinions on its longevity and value.

Jules Board of Works Tichenor New York Brooklyn Chiesgo Buffalo Detroit Philadelphia Gallismore New York City Daly Newark Mr.Tichenir Psctia Iatalithic Ticheun Bitlithic Iota Chester Avenue R Mir. Tikhener Clin‘eon Market Street Fifth Avenue Willisk H. K. Moray Baltimore Povarsport Washington Robert H. McCormick Detenit Mr. McCormick

Court cuts visits for New York socialite in child custody case

Louise Laden Wenman Nave, once awarded regular access to her child, now may visit only twice monthly after Judge Shumway modifies the divorce decree with Wenman gaining custody. The boy will stay with Wenman. education costs fall to him, and visits to Mrs. Nave occur at her parents’ New York home on specified Sundays.

Louise Laden Wenman Nave New York Society Judge Shumway Superior Court Nave

Coroner probes Sullivan death linked to Blute saloon

Coroner Phelan opens inquiry into Patrick Sullivan's death found in the shed behind Martin Blute's saloon at Middle and Golden Hill. Autopsy shows skull fracture. Blute charged with manslaughter and freed on $5,000 bond. Sullivan’s brother-in-law Maloney and Kundert also appeared. conflicting witness stories cited.

Phelan Patrick Sullivan Martin Blute Middle Golden Hill Sullivan Garlick Teneth Blute Walter Anderson John Maloney Fred Kundert Dixon Street Maloney

Coalition government forming in Hungary likely

London dispatch from Vienna, via Amsterdam, reports it is now practically certain a coalition government will be formed in Hungary. Some opposition ministers will be given leading positions.

London Exchange Telegraph Co Iss Vienna Amsterdam Hungary

Veterans Thank Those Who Helped To Observe Commemorative Day

Members of Elias Howe, Jr. post No. 3% G A R adopted resolutions thanking Citizens' corps for chairs at the monument, Bridgeport lodge of Bike for Rowers, the Boy Scouts for parade aid, and Sons of the American Revolution for the collation after the parade. Copies will go to each organization. Grand Army men invite attendance at the Flag Day service on June 14.

Elias Howe, Jr G A. R Citizens’ Corps Qe Monument Bridgeport Lodge of Bike Boy Scouts Sililman Sons of the American Revolution Sles Grand Army Elke

Probate Court Lowers $1 400 Claim for Mallette Estate

In Monroe probate court today commissioners on the Mary Jane Mallette estate allowed only $200 of Sara Bacon’s $1,458.40 claim for board nursing and attention during the last time of Mrs. Mallette. The hearings, held in Merritt’s office, drew many residents and witnesses.

Mary Jane Mallette Monroe Sara Bacon Mallette Maittelm MaacFayden al J. Merritt Iuch Attourney Merritt Mauroe

Stone Falls on Foot of Workman in Black Rock Area

John Kerkes of 46 Calder wood avenue was injured when a moving stone fell on his foot at the grounds of former Sheriff John Clark's son in Black Rock. He received ten stitches to the left foot at Emergency Hospital and was later sent home.

John Kerkes Calderwood Avenue John Clarkson Black Rock Markson Keres Hla Bom

Clues in Mystery of Torso Pointing Toward Milford

Police continue search for Mrs. Harry Clark wife of Diamond Dick Clark amid reports she may be alive near Old Point Road Milford. Detectives review a possible link to a family named Segrue and a Ben at Fort Leavenworth as they widen efforts in Milford following two days of publicity.

Harry Clark Diamond Dick" Clark Seaview Avenue Milfort Segrue Clark Milford Erb Supian Notan Acines Hare

Foresters form publicity committee to boost order membership

A 35 member Foresters of America committee, with five reps from seven focal courts, met at Foresters hall 2 Cannon Street and created a publicity unit to recruit new members and entertain the order. A three member sub committee will organize field day, while a seven member sub committee will plan endowment work and aim to grow city membership from about 3,000. The June issue of the Foresters National Journal highlighted the Grand Court Convention in Bridgeport as the finest Connecticut state event.

Obituaries for George De Felix and Patrick Sullivan

The funeral for George De Felix was held yesterday from his sister Mrs William Shutt’s home on Union Avenue with Rev Herman G Welmer of the German Reformed Church officiating. Interment followed in Lakeview cemetery. The funeral for Patrick Sullivan was held this morning at J H Carroll’s undertaking parlors on Him Street with Rev P J O'Reilly of St Augustine's Church officiating and interment in St Michael's Cemetery.

George L. Felix George de Felix William Shutt Union Avenue Herman G. Welmer German Reformed Church Jacob Herb Adolph Henry Felix Lekeview Cemetery Patrick Sullivan J. H. Carroll Him Street P. J. O'Reilly St. Augustine's Church M. J. Kiley Patrick Macloney William Gannon Sidward Nees St. Michael's Cemetery Argaret Devine Margaret Thomas Devine Charles Street St Patrick’s John ©. Lynch Joseph T. Picker Joseph P. Kelley Schmidt Joseph Weller Aurelia Herger William J. Rogers John F. Flynn John Berger Howard Bogg Mathew Beck James Bullivan Father Lynch

Funeral rites for Donald Mackay at August Baker chapel

A large gathering of relatives and friends attended Donald Mackay's funeral at August Baker mortuary chapel yesterday afternoon. Rev W H Uchtmann led the Sev enth Day Advent service praising the deceased's virtues. Choirs sang Asleep In Jesus and Some Day the Silver Cord Will Break. Committal followed at Lakeview cemetery.

Donald MacKay August Baker W. H. Uchtmant Seventh Day Advent Church Jesus Uchtmann Lakeview

Nurse Hazel Walsh Visits Parents in City

Miss Hazel Walsh, a nurse at St. Raphael's hospital in New Haven, is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs Joseph Walsh of Porter Street, this city.

Hazel Walsh St. Raphael's Hospital, New Haven Joseph Walsh Porter St This City

Lovely graduation frocks for future occasions

Lovely frocks for graduation and beyond. The dresses feature embroidered nets filmy voiles marquisettes crepe de chine with pleated cords and rich embroidery. Boleros add youthful jauntiness while most are pure white with occasional color touches and a few colored silk coatees. Prices range eight fifty to twenty five dollars.

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Aerial and Undersea Raids Stir British War News

British and French reports say main fighting on the western front yields little progress as Austrians and Germans push reinforcements toward the Yeer Canal. Erzemyel captured. Russians reportedly moved east to near Medyka. Belgian frontier again closed to traffic.

Lemberg Uttla Erzemyel Medyka Yeer Canal

Three More British Ships Sunk Off Kirkwall

Three more British ships were sunk by German submarines near Kirkwall Orkney Islands. The steamer fishing vessels Kathleen of Peterhead Evening Star and Cortes of Aberdeen were sent to the bottom yesterday. Their crews were landed here today.

Kirkwall Orkney Island Kathleen Peterhead Evening Star Cortes Aberdeen

No Visitors To Be Allowed At County Jail on the Sabbath

County Sheriff Simeon Pease enacts a rule banning visitors at the county jail on Sundays. Arthur B. Stanley is named administrator of the Mary Hitchcock estate with limited hours for administration. The estate includes real estate on Reservoir Avenue valued around $2,000.

Arthur E. Stanley Mary Hitchcock Simeon Pease Ylelting Fay Artur B. Stanley A. M Alonzo Hitchcock Vollmer Mary E. Michcock Yelete A Scanles Reservoir Avenue

Police Must Have Definite Charges in Motorists Arrants

Police must file definite charges in motorists arrets as action and precedent set by the case of Dr W. J. Colgan and others. The article notes arrests for serious injuries, statements from Attorney Gray, and ongoing investigation to determine specific criminal counts and prosecution readiness.

W. J. Colgan Balean Huginus Gray

Protests Allowance of Claim To Dutbis

Am grieved at the action no te Date court commissioners io file. claim of Joseph L. Duthie tar 865,83, Catherine Sedewice of City. was appested to the aparios court Dubin who é new House Bye saloon keeper, filed the clal again. the estate of Jacob Sedertnis,who firs in thie etter.

Joseph L. Duthie Catherine Sedewice Aparios New House Jacob Sedertnis Thie Etter

Whist for Charity at Parallel Street Parlors

A whist event to raise funds for charitable nurcosis will be hosted by the women of St. Patrick’s Church at Parallel Street Warfors on Monday afternoon and evening, June 7. A notable program and strong turnout are anticipated as many have signed up to attend. Meanwhile De Witt Clinton Bishop, a well known New York banker, is reported to have died at age 53. The annual Confederate veterans reunion in Richmond has ended and veterans are returning home.

St. Patrick's Church Warfors Parallel Street Confederate Veterans of Richmond

Fire harms baled paper on rail wagon near Main Street

A wagon load of baled paper bound for Clark Ruhter steel Co. caught fire this morning between Sorman sires and Wordae rue. The crew from No. 2 Singing Hote was summoned to the blaze but the wagon escaped damage. Officials blamed a 15 percent rise in wages for workers at the steel plant as a contributing factor.

Clark Ruhter @ steel Co Main Sorman Sires Hote

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