Obituary Notices from Federal and Bridgeport Area
The three day old son of Edward and Sarah Instone Duffield of Federal died this morning at Bridgeport hospital. Isabella Jarvis funeral held privately this afternoon from her late home 433 West avenue. Lena M. Jones, 35, a resident eight months, found dead in her room 601 Lafayette street. funeral plans pending with Walker & Banks mortuary. Georgianna Dunworth funeral held from 474 Jones avenue and St Augustine's Church with requiem mass. Peter Voelkel, long time painter at Hincks & John Carriage Co., died at Bridgeport hospital. He leaves siblings and was a member of Steuben lodge No. 83 I O O F and Bavarian Sick Benefit society. funeral from William Lieberum & Son parlors.
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Baby Duffield
Edward
Sarah Instone Duffield
Federal
Bridgeport Stal
Isabella Jarvis
West Avenue
John G. Saddler
Christ Episcopal Church
Brurial
Mountain Grove
Lena M. Jones
Jthis
Ecity
Lafayette Street
Georgianna Dunworth
Jones Avenue
St Augustine’s Church
Sten
Edward Hayes
Aurelia Berger
Catherine Ryam
James O'Rourke
Peter Owen
William Benny Clampett
Martin Grif
Michael Reeves
St. Michael's Cemetery
Peter Voelekel
Peter Voelkel
Hincks & John Carriage Co
Bridgeport Hospital
Voelkel
Steuben Lodge
Bevarian Sick Benefit Society
Franz Voelkel
Monroe
Cathlerine Henke
Shelton
Mary Meyer
New York Man Seriously Hurt By Oncoming Vehicle
Fred Baxton aged 26 of 416 Hast 16th Street New York City stepped off a curb on John Street near Main Street and was struck by an automobile truck driven by Dwight Sharpe of 225 Denver Avenue. Baxton suffered a concussion and was taken by ambulance to St. Vincent's Hospital. Sharpe went to police headquarters and was not held. Bystanders said Baxton stepped into the truck's path without looking.
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Fred Baxton
Hast
16Th Street
New York City
John Street
Main Street
Dwight Sharpe
Denver Avenue
Baxton
St. Vincent's Hospital
Ambuante
Sharp
Ex City Sheriff Faces Desk Rent Charge in Court
Attorney James H. O’Rourke appeared before Judge Scott in common pleas court to testify about unpaid desk room rent. The balance cited is 281 dollars for office space with Beck alleging 242 dollars for writs and services. Decision reserved.
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James H. O’rourke
Scott
Common Pleas Court
O'Rourke
Beck
Dleim
O’rourke
Geott
Revolutionary advocates stage Panama City demonstration
A demonstration in Panama City by supporters of a movement labeled Revolutionary advocated for change. Protesters gathered to push for political reforms and greater government accountability amid tense national tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama City
Widow of Jacob Galiénner Dies at 74
Notice lists Mrs. Galiénner of 757 Ogden Street in her 74th year with funeral to be announced later. Also includes obituary for Peter Voelkel of 1846 birth, funeral details at Wm. Sieberum & Son undertaking parlors and St Joseph's Church. Public notices include real estate for rent and sale, a Bridgeport advertising representative wanted, and barber examination notice for June 19 in Bridgeport Conn.
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Vonner
Ogden Street
Pina
Jacob Galiiénner
Oenael
Peter Voelkel
Wm. Sieberum & Son
St. Joseph’s R
State Board of Examiners of Barbers
Martin Horschler
Wall $T
Bridgeport
Conn
Michael Cratty
East Side Pays Protest Sewer Assessment Hearing
About 1700 East Side property owners must appear tonight before the board of appraisal of benefits and damages in Knowlton street hearings. The Knowlton Street sewer cost over 109000, runs from Berkshire bridge to Congress street, and aims to relieve East Side conditions. Critics say it should be paid by general tax rather than local assessments.
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East Side
Board of
Knowlton Street
Berkshire Bridge
Congress Street Bridge
Pequonnock River
East Main Street
Crescent Avenue
Beardsley Park
Common Council
Roann
Superior Court
Pequonnock
Berkshire Pond
F. L. Bradbury
Cruiler Baker
Professor Atlas Abandons Liquor License Fight
Professor James Atlas has dropped his appeal to renew the liquor license for his Fairfield Avenue hotel. The license transfer to Thomas P. Taylor Co. is filed with no expected opposition. Remonstrants from Universalist church pressured against a license at the hotel, but not to block sale. If Taylor operates an apartment hotel elsewhere, the license may be used there. current value cited at 3500 to 4000 dollars.
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Atlas
Fairfield Avenue
James Atlas
County Commissioners
Superior Court
Professor Atlas
Thomas P. Taylor Co
F. A. Bartlett
Universalist Church
Hotel Atlas
Taylor Co
Hotel
Miller Upholds Mothers Fight to Keep Babies
Judge Paul I. Miller ruled to preserve the families of two widows with six children, denying charity officials' push to commit the children to institutions. He found no neglect or abuse and noted the mothers wish to work and raise their children together after eviction by a harsh landlord. The children had been at the Fresh Air Home in Fairfield, previously cared for by relatives. A rent dispute involving the families is also noted.
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Paul I. Miller
Miller
Fairfield
Incorrigible Mary Petraid To Be Committed
Sixteen year old Mary Petraid of 254 Lexington Avenue faces commitment after a city court judge ruled she is incorrigible. Custody was sought by her father who says he cannot control her. Depending on age, she will be placed at Meriden Industrial School for Girls or the House of Good Shepherd in Hartford. Mary previously ran away last year to Ansonia amid rumors of a companion who vanished.
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Mary Petraid
Lexington Avenue
Connecticut Industrial School For Girls
Meriden
House of Good Shepherd
Hartford
Wilder
Mary
Meriden Institution
Ansonia
Employ Extra Men on Naugatuck Dock
A crowd of about 20 men seen daily on Main and Water streets near Whiting and Union. City officials say the extra labor supports freight handling at the Naugatuck dock due to a shortage of equipment at the New Haven line’s freight houses. One observer notes the daily distance by a worker could total about 51 miles, implying wage savings to fund needed trucks. Harry A. Jones, longtime assistant cashier at Stoneham National Bank, was arrested for embezzling 41,060 dollars.
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Main Street
Water Street
Whiting
Union Streets
Naugatuck Dock
New Haven Road
Harry A. Jones
Stoneham
Mass
Canaries: Mountain Women Workers Turn Yellow in Factories
London reports that girls in shell factories earning munition jobs are nicknamed canaries for their yellow skin and hair caused by fumes. The term reflects pride and patriotism as these workers face dangers and are paid better than nonparticipants.
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London
Canaries
Prospects for German Grain Crops Good
Berlin May 8 Germany expects unusually good grain crops this year with satisfactory reports from across the country. The mild winter and ideal spring weather, plus adequate rainfall, have boosted grain and meadow-grass progress. Livestock grazing has relieved feed shortages, though a cold spell could threaten advanced plants. Reclaimed moorland should add acreage, boosting crops and fruit prospects as well.
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Berlin
Germany
Merchants complain of street excavation near New Haven freight house
Merchants in the Water Street district protest the unpaved excavations between Thomas and Water streets begun last November. Water backs up across the street as trap rock and dirt fill the gaps, creating a large mud area. Bridgeport Hydraulic Co. is said to offer promises but not completion of paving.
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Water Street
New Haven
Thomas
Water Streets
Bridgeport Hydraulic Co
Two Days Assigned For Divorce Seekers
Bridgeport Superior Court will devote two days next week to hearing marital troubles. Judge Webb will hear testimony from those seeking divorce, with about 20 cases expected per day. All Bridgeport public schools including Bridgeport High School will close tomorrow for Circus Day, and Stratford schools will also close.
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Superior Court
Webb
Bridgeport
Stratford
Killing Rats With Lye on Farm Shingles
Ralph R. Jones states in Farm and Home that he uses lye atop molasses on shingles under stable floors to kill rats. He reports about 40 dead rats the next day and says the method has cleared many farms of pests without failure.
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Ralph R. Jones
Hughes and Colonel to Be Chosen in Convention
Leaders aimed to present their document today or tomorrow. The platform pledges to uphold land and sea rights, honor international law, and make peace permanent after the war. It calls for military strength, universal training, woman suffrage, tariff reform, conservation, and a restored merchant marine.
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Mexico
Judge Scott Views Alleged Spite Fence in Suit
Judge Scott paused the common pleas court to inspect a disputed fence between Mary O'Brien and Rafael Milano on Lexington Avenue. O'Brien claims the fence blocks sunlight and harms her home, seeking its removal. Judge Scott took the case papers as he viewed the premises from an automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary O'Brien
Raffael Milano
Scott
Common Pleas Court
O'Brien
Milano
Lexington Avenue
Teacher Recovering From Injuries After Auto Accident
Miss Mary Lucey, a Jeffersort school teacher living at 561 Myrtle Avenue, was struck by a car owned by Dominic Mercurio and driven by his 17 year old son Dominick. She sat up today after sustaining a shoulder sprain and body bruises. Police have not yet taken action. the driver reportedly had no license and fled the scene.
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Mary Lucey
Myrtle Avenue
Jeffersort School
Dominic Mercurio
Dominick
Steamboat Inspectors To Watch Craft At Stamford Harbor
United States steam boat inspectors assigned to Stamford district will monitor Friday through Sunday for violations of navigation laws during Stamford's 276th anniversary celebration. Four government war ships will be present, and many local motor boat owners plan trips to the ships. owners should bring pilot rules, fire extinguishers, life preservers, and avoid overloading. Deputy collectors from the local custom house will augment the inspectors.
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United States
Stamford
Mayor Won’t Reply To Harrigan’s Letter
Mayor Wilson refused to answer or discuss Alderman Harrigan’s criticism of the board of contract and supply methods for coal contracts. Harrigan outlined a bidding plan used in other cities to ensure value and potential savings. Clerk George M. Baldwin said the supply board follows bids and current award practices, offering no further comment.
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Wilson
Daniel P. Harrigan
Board of Contract and Supply
George M. Baldwin
Supply Board
Harrigan
Detectives Seek Joe Duech for Jewelry Theft
Detective George Simon departed for Wilkes Barre to return Joe Duech, charged with stealing a $125 diamond ring from jewelry peddler E Turkowitz. Duech allegedly took the ring to sell it and fled town, was found in Wilkes Barre and arrested there at the request of local police.
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George Simon
Wilkes-Barre
Joe Duech
E. Turkowitz
Duech
Turkowitz
Mayor declines to discuss meeting with Leonard and Tague
Mayor Wilson today refused to talk about yesterday's meeting with President John A. Leonard and Fire Board member John H. Tague saying they only talked over matters. The fire board's regular meeting was postponed from last night to next Wednesday.
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Wilson
John A. Leonard
John H. Tague
Fire Board
Sisk Fined For Throwing Bottle On City Street
Michael Sisk of South Norwalk was fined $3 and costs in city court after throwing a bottle into State Street from a jitney and refusing to retrieve it when ordered by Policeman Simmons.
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Simmons
Michael Sisk
South Norwalk
State Street
Muirhead Near Collapse Before Coroner Phelan
William R. Muirhead Nichols contractor broke down on the stand while recounting the Stratford accident that killed Salvo. He described driving the car that struck Salvo as foreman Jacob Miller and others testified about Salvo’s trench duties and the pipe line to the Weatogue clubhouse. The coroner excused him to regain composure and the hearing continued with fellow workers scheduled to testify tomorrow. Salvo’s funeral was held at Holy Rosary church and burial followed at St. Michael's cemetery with a Venice Athletic club member among mourners.
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William R. Muirhead
Nichols
Frederick Szabo
Salvo
Stratford
John J. Phelan
Muirhead
Jacob Miller
Bridgeport Gas Light Co
Weatogue
Columbus Farm
George O. Lines
John Pabrizio
Columbus Place
Miller
Fabrizio
Bridgeport
A. R. Abriola
Holy Rosary
Venice Athletic Club
St. Michael's Cemetery
G O P Sub Committee Votes Against Plank For Woman Suffrage
A G O P sub committee rejects a woman suffrage plank as the party outlines military and industrial preparedness. The platform urges universal military training, tariff protection, a tariff commission, and national control of transportation. It supports immigration limits by literacy test and includes social justice planks like child labor and womens hour laws. The rose festival kicks off with "Human Roses" featuring 10,000 Portland schoolchildren.
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Clare
Army
Navy
Navy League
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Portland
Ore
Fall of a Nation and crafts on sale at store
Fall of a Nation by Thomas Dixon prompts a display of summer stripes and plain colors for embroidery. New articles include luncheon sets, doylies, scarfs, bags, doylie holders, gowns, combinations, card-table covers, and mothproof bags with tar paper sheets offered on the fourth floor near Round About and Near Farfield avenue door.
Get furs in cold storage now
Furs must be kept in cold dry vaults to prevent damage from warmth and dust. Safe storage offers fire and theft insurance with reasonable charges. Second floor access highlights the service, though the ad contains promotional language about freezers and prices for various sizes.
Hats 95c sale on trimmed and untrimmed hats
A bold advertisement touts hats at 95 cents each. It promises a large assortment of shapes colors and straw textures approved by fashion, noting hats are worth double or more than this price for both large and small sizes.
Sound Shipping Tangles From Two Day Storm
Howland Dry Goods Co reports a two day storm tying up Sound shipping. Towboats weatherbound include Elmer Keeler Bully Winifred Cahill and John G Chandler en route from Philadelphia to Boston with a barge. Georgette Lawler arrives Bangor with lumber for A W Burritt Lumber Co. Bee cham destroyer, inland harbor entry, expected to depart for Providence and River.
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Sound Shipping
Elmer Keeler
Bully
Winifred Cahill
John G. Chandler
Philadelphia
Boston
Georgette Lawler
Bangor
Limber
A. W. Burritt Lumber
Beecham
Herbor
Providence
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Aetecnsal College
Stillman Street
Silver Sands
Pease Realty Co
Wall Street
Commonwealth Building
Brooklawn
Brooklawn Ridng Academy
Taypayers
Simon
Sisk
Thomas Dixon
Arthur Stringer
Edward S Moffatt
Anne Warner
J E Bucksose
Louis Tracy
Farfield Avenue
Howland Dry Goods CO
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