Death Strikes Twice at 446 East Main Street
Two funerals set for Wednesday at 446 East Main Street as deaths from Saturday night auto crash near Stratford avenue are confirmed. Charles W. Hall, 56, died at St. Vincent’s Hospital after being struck. his son’s home becomes temporary address as shrink wrap of details continues. Obituaries include Mrs. Elizabeth A. Jowett and Hall’s family relies on Bridgeport and Rockville authorities for identity and inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Main
Charles W. Hall
St. Vincent's Hospital
Stratford Avenue
Pembroke Street
Edward Hood
Elizabeth A. Jowett
Hall
Rockville
Conn
Stratfordvenue
Bridgeport
Iver
Denby
England
Florence Emily Hall
George Edwin
Charliesiam Mall
Georges Hall
Thomas Daws
Hartford
Jewett
Died and sale notices scattered in city classifieds
DIED. FOR SALE 15 h p boiler in air condition 255 Water street PAINTER WANTED D. Fialk 168 Calhoun Ave Tel 6022 FOR SALE 2 family house 4 rooms each floor 2 in attic near Atlantic Street Address P O 342 Burns In this city June 4 1916 Mary A Kelly widow of James C Burns funeral June 7 8 30 a m from 620 Central avenue to St Mary's church Inter ment St Rose's cemetery New town Conn Brennan in this city June Std 1916 Harry Brennan funeral from 346 Park avenue June 8 30 a m from Sacred Heertchuren St Thomas cemetery Fairfield Zaght covered 2 horse truck for sale Inquire Spoering's Livery Sta East Main St 21 ROOM HOUSE and 13 acres land for Fairfield to rent Lombard 980 Railroad
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Atlantic Street
P. O
Park Avenue
Sacred Heertchuren
Borial
St. Thomas Cemetery
Pairfield
Fairfield
Ee Lombard
Pickpocket Evidence Spurs Police Action At Rail Stations
Reports from New Haven and Bridgeport reveal wallets and pocketbooks found in lavatories of hotels and cafes as thieves target travelers. The Atlantic hotel incident yielded 11 wallets then five more, supporting a pattern of pocketpicking along the New Haven railroad corridor. Police note few losses are reported, yet public awareness grows as detectives bolster train details between New Haven and New York.
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New Haven
Bridgeport
Atlantic
New Haven Railroad
New York
Miss Walsh and Ernest O'Brien Wed at St Patrick's Church
Miss Marjorie Walsh daughter of Mr and Mrs David Walsh and Ernest V O'Brien son of Mr and Mrs Timothy O'Brien united in marriage at 6 30 Saturday morning in St Patrick's church. Rev John C Lynch officiated and mass followed. Bridesmaid was Mary Walsh and groomsman John Blake. After a wedding breakfast the couple left for a honeymoon and will reside on Cottage Street. O'Brien is a former business agent for the Bricklayers union and now runs Martin and O'Brien. Mrs O'Brien formerly worked as a stenographer at Connecticut National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Walsh
David Walsh
Wells Street
Ernest V. O’brien
Timothy O’brien
Black Rock Avenue
S&j
Patrick's R. C. Church
John C. Lynch
Mary Walsh
John Blake
Foreclosure sought on Winter Street property in Milford
Schine, of this city, files in common pleas for foreclosure on Winter Street property owned by Harret P. Wyant of Milford. Defendant allegedly signed a $500 note on November 1, 1915 mortgage securing the property. note unpaid. Calvin Derrick named Assistant Warden of Sing Sing after serving as superintendent of Preston School of Industry for Boys at Tone, Cal. Advertisement offers chauffeur services for commercial or private driving needs.
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Harry Schine
Common Pleas Court
Winter’ Street
Harret P. Wyant
Milford
Winter Street
Calvin Derrick
Preston School of Industry For
Tone
Cal
Sing Sing
Two Weddings and Anniversary in Walz Family
Jacob Walz proprietor of the Lyric s hotel on Main street and his wife celebrate threefold happiness after their silver wedding In May. Engagements were announced for Anna Pauline Walz to Gustave Klein and for Carrie Lyda Walz to Walter Eichen with the Klein wedding set for June 7 at St Pauls church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Walz
Lyrics Hotel
Main Street
Anna Pauline Walz
Gustave Klein
St. Paul's Church
Carrie Lyda Walz
Walter Eichen
Cudahy Packing Co
Walz-Klein
Roosevelt boom setback in nomination fight
Continued from page one the Roosevelt boom meets a setback as supporters push for a stunning move. Governor Whitman asserts no nominee has his direct approval guidance to any candidate seeking Justice Hughes’ nomination.
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Whitman
Justice Hughes
Fitzpatrick Fined $50 For Sunday Selling
Thomas Fitzpatrick a saloon keeper at 2538 Kossuth street pleaded guilty to selling liquor on Sunday. He was fined $50 in city court with eight frequenters fined $1 each and costs totaling $15.25 per person. The raid was conducted by Dog and Liquor Agent J. T. Coughlin and Policeman John Halpin.
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Thomas Fitzpatrick
Kossuth Street
Dog
J. T. Coughlin
John Halpin
Paper Boosts Price in Scranton Republican Rise
Scranton Pennsylvania June 5 the Scranton Republican raises its price from 1 to 2 cents per copy starting with the morning issue. The higher cost of paper and materials due to the war is cited as the reason for the increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Scranton Republican
Gordon presents annual report to Board of Charities
Superintendent Spencer R. Gordon delivered his annual report to the Board of Charities at today’s afternoon meeting, outlining agency work and future priorities. The presentation highlighted programs, funding needs, and policy impacts under his leadership.
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Spencer R. Gordon
Board of Charities
Does Your Stomach Good with Horsford Acid Phosphate
An old advertisement touts Horsford's Acid Phosphate as aiding digestion reducing thirst and refreshing in heat. It promotes buying two bottles, highlighting its claimed stomach soothing and hydrating benefits.
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Horsford
Obituaries From Bridgeport Area Cemeteries and Funerals
Obituaries list multiple local deaths including Ina Tooley widow of Frederick Tooley aged 43 at Bridgeport Hospital. Services held at Stratford M E church and burial in Water town Conn. M Warren Dane buried at Park cemetery after services at his Park street home. Emma E Eggleston widow of George M Eggleston died in Waterville Conn funeral at Mrs W West home with burial Mountain Grove. Six year old Dorothy Morgan died from a lumber accident. funeral at Morgan home with burial Union cemetery Stratford. Mary A Burns widow of James C Burns died at 55 years. burial St Rose Newtown. survivors include siblings. Harry Brennan age 33 died after pneumonia at Park Avenue home. funeral Sacred Heart parish. survivors include family. Michael Callahan funeral held Worcester Mass. requiem at St John’s Worcester. burial in St John’s cemetery. Mary F wife of Joseph Brown funeral at Barnum Avenue and St Charles church with rites conducted by Rev P J McGivney and others.
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Vna Tooley
Ina
Frederick Tooley
Bridgeport Hospital
Stratford M. E
Watertown
Conn
M. Warren Dane
Park Street
Benjamin F. Root
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Park Cemetery
Emma E
George M. Eggleston
Waterville
William West
St. Paul's Church
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Dorothy Morgan
Charles C. Morgan
Carroll Avenue
William H. Jepson
St. Luke’s Church
Union Cemetery
Stratford
Mary A. Burns
Mary A.kelly
James C. Burns
Central Avenue
Burns
Bridgeport
Bernard J. Kelly
C. L. Baker
Fairfield
J. J. Devereaux
New York
Jennie M. Burns
St. Rose’s Cemetery
Newtown
Harry Brennan
Park Avenue
Brennan
South End
Sacred Heart Parish
Arthur LeBaron
Hartford
David C. Osborne
Martha M
Agnes L. Brennan
City
James Brennan
Michael Callahan
Seaview Avenue
Catharine Callahan
Seymour Street
Worcester
Mass
St. John’s Church
James Quinn
Daniel Brosnihan
James Donahue
John McManus
Curran
St. John’s Cemetery
Mary F
Joseph Brown
Barnum Avenue
St. Charles’ Church
P. J. McGivney
James V. Hussion
Thomas B. Gloster
Funeral Rites Held For Beloved Figure
During a church service Miss Jessie Murray and Joseph Clabby sang Thy Will Be Done. At offertory Murray sang Ave Maria and Clabby sang Heaven is My Home. As the body left the church Miss Loretta Payden sang Nearer My God to Thee. Bearers included William Donnelly Herbert Donnelly James Donnelly William Donnelly Thomas Walsh and John Noonan. Burial followed at St Michael's Cemetery.
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Jessie Murray
Joseph Clabby
Miss Murray
Mr. Clabby
Loretta Payden
God
Seeherds
Bethlehem
William, Herbert
James
William Donnelly
Thomas Walsh
John Noonan
St. Michael's Cemetery
New York Firm Buys Waterfront Land for Coal Pockets
Nathan C. Herz sells three houses and 172 feet water frontage on Knowlton street to William Ashton of New York. A $500 deposit signals a market sale though purpose not disclosed. Dannenberg Agency notes could be for investment or development. Reynolds Coal Co and other New York dealers have inspected the site near Pequonnock River and Berkshire Mills, with a dredged channel extending to the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan C. Herz
Knowlton Street
Hubbell Building Co
Housatonic Rubber Works
William Ashton
New York
Dannenberg
Reynolds Coal Co
New York City
Pequonnock
Berkshire Mills
Bridgeport Teacher Hit By Car Collision Injures Hurdles
Miss Mary Lucey a Jefferson school teacher in Bridgeport was struck by an automobile on Mill Plain road near the tunnel after alighting from a trolley car. Her left arm and shoulder were severely injured. driver Dominick Mercurio Jr. has license and an arrest may follow, according to Constable H R Elwood who is investigating.
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Fairfield
Mary Lucey
Myrtles Avenue
Jefferson School
Bridgeport
Dominick Mercurio, Jr
H. R. Elwood
Lacey
Mill Plain
Griffin Tries To Commit Death By Own Action
Philip Griffin 79 Wordin Avenue attempted to take his life this afternoon by cutting his throat with a razor. He inflicted a two inch wound near the windpipe and is in St. Vincent's Hospital in danger of death. His wife was hysterical and offered no reason.
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Philip Griffin
Wordin Avenue
St. Vincent's Hospital
Unique dress event previews bridal collection and gifts
A local store advertises a two day dress exhibit with live demonstrations by young women wearing the gowns. It notes made-to-order dresses, ready outfits, sport wear, skirts, outerwear, footwear and bridal gifts. The Brides Month features linens, aluminum gifts, and Aladdin utensils as favored wedding presents.
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Aladdin
Bathing Suits Sale From Howland Dry Goods Co
Clever knitted swim suits for women priced at five dollars offer cling, freedom, and a non slimpy look with rich dark blue fabrics and plaid trims. Satin options at five dollars feature deep black satin with contrasting edge. Some styles come with bloomers or tights. other suits vary up to fifteen dollars.
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Fritz & Hawley, Inc
Main St
Fairfield Avenue
Fritz & Hawley Inc
Fairfield Ave
Jowett
Chicago
Bordeaux
Water Street
Painter
D. Fialk
Calhoun Ave
ZAGHT
Spoering
East Main St
Ernest O’brien
Schine
Falkland Islands
Devonport
Pommern
David Beatty
Marshall Field of
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Emperor William
Scheer
William
von Capelle
Wilhelmshaven
Prince Henry
Admiral Beatty
Marlborough
Roosevelt
Fitzpatrick
Gordon
Emma Eggleston
Mary F. Brown
Knowlton St
Griffin
Howland
Connaday
Howland Dry Goods Coo
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