Marriages and obituaries from Danbury to Norwalk area notices
Local death notices and marriage announcements list couples in Danbury Norwalk Stamford and Torrington with dates June 7 to June 12 1911. Entries name individuals like Richard D Taylor Mary Hanchett Albertine Susan George John Cavanaugh Florence Maude Henry Matheis Grace Caroline W Conde Bridget E Lot Bridget Elot and others and note funeral details for several residents including St Charles St Luke's St Peters and St Michaels cemeteries plus ages and parish origins.
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Taylor-Hanchett
Danbury
Richard D. Taylor
Mary Hanchett
Cavanaugh-Matheis
Norwalk
Albertine Susan
Henry Matheis
George John Cavanaugh
Olsson-Cooper
Stamford
Florence Maude
Andrew Cooper
Frank A. Olsson
Uson-Wilson
Greenevich
Henrietta H
M'Donough
Bridget Elot
St. Charles Church
St. Michael's
Sarah V
John H. Low
Torrington
Harriet Francis
Martin L. Judd
Finn
Greenwich
Margaret
Patrick Finn
Flynn
James H. Flynn
Smiths
Annie Moskley
Joseph A. Smith
George Washington Fowler
Bridgeport Aeronautic Company builds ocean liner style flyer
James J. O Malley representing Congressman McDermott and Arthur Smith of Milford plus George Davidson of Bridgeport promise a large airship with three pontoons for water landings. The Bridgeport Aeronautic Company plans public flights in Bridgeport with Hearst prize backing, aiming for a Bridgeport to Chicago flight in ten hours using advanced aeroplane motors.
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James J. O'Malley
Chicago
McDermott
Arthur D. Smith
Milford
George H. Davidson
Bridgeport
Connecticut
Bridgeport Aeronautic Company
Park City
Hearst
Congressman McDermott
Sugar Duty Off Would Cut Costs, Atkins Testifies
Edward T Atkins, acting president of the American Sugar Refining Co, told the Hardwick Sugar Trust Investigating Committee that removing the raw sugar duty could lower the yearly sugar bill by about 52 million dollars from 368 million. He warned the change would harm beet and cane producers while suggesting a partial cut to benefit producers and consumers. The session focused on sugar refining processes, with a fashion note about a gauze fan in strawberry design accompanying the article.
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United Press
Washington
Hardwick Sugar Trust
House
Edward T. Atkins
American Sugar Refining Co
Louisiana
Brownie Kodaks and Croquet Sets Offered for Vacations
Jackson's Book Shop at 986-985 Main Street sells croquet sets starting at 1.00 up to 3.00 delivered to homes with no extra charges. Brownie Kodaks for children make a fine birthday gift and are usable during vacation periods.
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Jackson's
Main Street
Booze Plant Overflow Causes Noxious Odors Protest at Court
John J. Kelly testified before Judge Buroze in civil superior court that Joshua Ellis’s Greenwich distillery foul odors persist and refuse waters contaminate nearby wells and gardens. He cited raisins used to ferment liquor and noted no claim of night operations violation as injunction remains under review.
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Joshua Ellis
Greenwich
John J. Kelly
Buroze
Civil Superior Court
Reed
Kelly
Ellis
Courtland School Graduates Diploma at Stratfield Hotel
Courtland school held its 11 o'clock morning graduation at the Stratfield hotel. Three graduates Miss Mildred Foster Miss Catherine Morrissey of Courtland and Miss Katherine Glover of Fairfield wore white gowns and carnations. Rev Dr Charles Ray Palmer introduced speaker Dr T Winchester who spoke on Some Eighteenth Century Club Men. Dr Palmer then presented the diplomas and delivered the benediction.
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Courtland School
Stratfield Hotel
Mildred Foster
Catherine Morrissey
Katherine Glover
Fairfield
Charles Ray Palmer
New Haven
Do. T. Winchester
Middletown
Summer Concerts In Local Parks Set This Week
Park concerts begin Thursday with Wheeler and Wilson band at Seaside Park. Coast Artillery and Wheeler & Wilson bands will alternate Tuesdays and Thursdays at Seaside and Washington Parks. Saturday Sunday Beardsley Park concerts undecided. Committee seeks more donations to fund expanded plans. Playground fencing and attendance at Yellow Mill and Lafayette Parks discussed.
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Wheeler & Wilson
Seaside Park
Park Commissioners
Coast Artillery Band
Seaside
Washington Parks
Beardsley Park
Yellow Mill
Lafayette
Tiny Tots Held For Burglaries
Joseph Kirch aged 14 Organ street and William Hindieman a neighbor under 10 are held at Etch headquarters as burglars. James Welch of 497 Howard Avenue detained the pair after finding a 50 cent piece on a table during a break in at Welch’s home yesterday. Welch reports $4 in cash a book pencil and knife were taken, and says the youngsters claimed companions joined in the earlier theft.
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Joseph Kirch
Organ Street
William Hindieman
James Welch
Howard
Welch
Connery
Obituary of Frederick Sturdevant Oyster Man
Frederick Sturdevant of 50 Newfield avenue died at home last evening after a three year illness from a complication of diseases. Born September 9 1851 in Bridgewater he spent most of his life here as an oyster man and is survived by his widow and two sons.
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Frederick Sturdevant
Newfield Avenue
Bridgewater
Bird Man Loses Control Of Plane In Germany
Madyburg Germany June 13 Karl Mueller a participant in the national aviation circle race lost control of his biplane during a landing and fell 100 feet. He sustained a brain concussion and is in the hospital where recovery is expected.
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United Press
Madyburg
Germany
Karl Mueller
Crosby and Cyrus dispose interests in Iranistan pharmacy
Crosby and Cyrus, long time proprietors of the Iran istan avenue and State street pharmacy, sold their interests to Howard H. Rockwell and Co. EB. Bloss for 2000 dollars. Dr Charlies P. Cipolli sold his Main and Commercial street drug store interests to Anthony Patti for 1200 dollars. Wedding notice states Martha Riley and Frank M. Cogan to marry June 27.
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Crosby & Cyrus
Iranistan Avenue
State Street
Howard H. Rockwell and Co
EB. Bloss
Charlies P. Cipolli
Main
Commercial Streets
Anthony Patti
Martha Riley
L. E. Riley
Warren Street
Frank M. Cogan
Orchard Street
Typo Convention Hosts Jolly Evening in Springfield
About 150 delegates from New England typographical unions gathered in Springfield to conclude a day of Mt Tom outings with a smoketalk and lively hospitality at the Hotel Gilmore. James A. Coates of Bridgeport served on the Subordinate Union committee reporting this morning.
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Springfield
Mt. Tom
Hollyoke
New England Typographical Union Convention
Gilmore
Springfield Typographical Union
New England
James A. Coates
Bridgeport
Proposed Salary Increase for Judges as Day's Order
Hartford June 13 Senate session lasted 20 minutes. Senator Donovan moved a bill to raise Common Pleas judges in Fairfield and Hartford counties by 500 dollars. The bill was set as order of the day for next Tuesday. Only other action was a favorable report approving an $18,000 two year agricultural appropriation.
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United Press
Hartford
Senate
Donovan
Common Pleas
Fairfield
Passengers Jump From Car And Avoid Collision
In New Haven on June 13 a Waterbury to New Haven trolley collision forced passengers to leap from a car to dodge a crash with Italian laborers aboard a following vehicle. The conductor warned riders to jump as brakes failed, leaving no serious injuries though both cars were badly damaged and service paused before resuming.
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United Press
New Haven
Waterbury
Package Bill Goes to Gov Baldwin
Hartford June 13 The House concurred with the Senate in passing the Package bill requiring food packages to show contents and weight on the outside with an exception for candy and nuts under 11 cents. The Finance committee report authorized Norwich to issue 320000 water bonds and 160000 floating indebtedness bonds, and under suspension New Haven was allowed to issue 100000 in street pavement bonds.
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United Press
Hartford
House
Senate
Committee On Finance
Norwich
New Haven
Parcels Post Favored By House Vote Today
Hartford reports the State House of Representatives passed a parcels post resolution today after the Senate had already endorsed a similar recommendation. The action reflects ongoing support for parcel mail reform at the state level.
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United Press
Hartford
State House of Representatives
Senate
Fall Injures Local Man After 23 Foot Drop
South Norwalk resident Stanford Foote suffered a bad head cut and injuries to arms and body after a 23 foot fall. The incident occurred yesterday and details were reported by United Press.
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United Press
South Norwalk
Stanford Foote
International Strike by Sailors Called for Tomorrow
Southampton announces an international sailors strike set to begin tomorrow. The National Sailors and Firemen's Union, claiming three million members, says a sufficient turnout will pressure ship owners to raise wages and improve working conditions. Secretary Wilson forecasts strong participation.
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United Press
Southampton
Eng
National Sailors & Firemen’s Union
Wilson
Middletown trolley accident claims life of Frank Painter
In Middletown on June 123 Frank Painter a 55 year old farm hand died from injuries after being struck by a trolley car. The accident occurred yesterday and the victim is identified as a local farmer. In South Norwalk on June 13 Mrs M Mathewson holds a found diamond necklace valued at 5000 dollars from a Delaware Gap hotel and seeks the owner.
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United Press
Middletown
Frank Painter
Hartford
South Norwalk
M. Mathewson
Delaware Gap
Special Loperci denies opposition to Italian officer applicant
Special Police Officer Frank Loperci, not a committee member, says he has not seen Mayor Buckingham in four months and did not oppose an Italian applicant for regular police. He repeats he has nothing against applicants and is not seeking the position, content with his current role.
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Frank Loperci
Buckingham
Loperci
Startling Disclosures At Senate Hearing On State Dept
Washington June 13 Near fraught with disclosures the House committee on Expenditures in the State Department pressed that it is tracing peculiar business practices. It disclosed a $5,000 payment to Frederick Hale from the boundary commission fund on a blank voucher and subpoenaed Secretary Knox. A missing voucher authorizing $2,450 for a portrait costing $850 was found with a note implying mishandling. Morrison testified no receipt was ever received by Michael for the funds.
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Washington
House Committee On Expenditures
State Department
Frederick Hale
Hale
Maine
Boundary Commission Fund
Morrison
Knox
Michael
Davis
Rep
Minn
Crampton Praised For Pollution Fight In Connecticut
Hartford on June 13 John M Crampton is praised for leading a push to prevent pollution of streams and harbors. Health secretary J Dr J H Townsend calls the work vital noting health risks from harbor sewer deposits and the need for new sewage disposal methods to protect people and animals.
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Hartford
John M. Crampton
J. H. Townsend
Connecticut
Crampton
Woman seeks to keep Bethune name after divorce
Florence Co Bethune daughter of a wealthy New York lawyer asked Judge Burpee in Superior court to retain the name Mrs Farueil D Bethune after obtaining a divorce on grounds of intolerable cruelty. She admitted hiring Pinkerton detectives at a cost of 3000 to locate her husband who deserted her.
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Florence Co. Bethune
New York
Burpee
Superior Court
Farueil D. S. Bethune
Pinkerton
Drinking Our Soda at Jennie Hamilton’s Pharmacy
A Bridgeport soda fountain advertises its cool drinks for hot days. It touts fresh fruit syrups, pure fruit juices, cane sugar, and self-made ice cream. Jennie Hamilton's Pharmacy offers the beverages with phone contact 832.
Men’s 79c Shirts Offer Fresh Summer Ne glig es
Summer shirt sale highlights men’s negligees in stripe and plain patterns. Many coats and collar styles feature soft finishes and silk cotton blends. Regular dollar value shirts offered at 79c with gray tan or cream colors, right of Main Street door.
Silk and Silk-Wool Poplin Fabric Sale Ad
Rich poplin priced at 1.15 per yard instead of 1.50. Lustrous color and durable drape noted. Colors include brown gray tan rose wisteria blue cream. 42 inches wide. Right aisle rear.
New Dainty Dresses for Girls in Lace Trim and Plaids
Brief notice describes two dress styles for girls from 13 to 18 and younger. White dress with pink blue or lavender stripe features lace trimming at neck and down front, pleated skirt with tucks. Gingham dresses in striped or plaid patterns show embroidery at neck and sleeves with a color band bottom. Second floor.
Gas ranges on sale in limited styles
A dealer advertises gas ranges at low prices with several styles offered at reduced rates. Selected ranges previously priced from $5.00 to $9.00 are now advertised for lower costs, including two burner gas plates and compatible ovens, with sale on a fourth-floor location.
Dresses Restock Promises Summer Silk Styles
Rainy weather brings a fresh dress restock featuring fine summer silk fabrics. The collection offers stylish patterns and prices at $5.75, advertised as worth at least double. Displayed on the second floor.
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Mira
St. Michael's Cemetery
Sturdevant
St. Luke’s Church
Stratford Avenue
Lakeview
Eilen McKenna
Howard Avenue
St. Peter's Church
John Beck & Son
Main ST
Jas
Horan & Son Florists
Hawkins Florist Stratfield
Pneumatia
Hughes & Chapman
Monster
Mass
James Coates
Baldwin
United States
America
The
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Brooklyn
Jennie Hamilton
Howland
Fairfield Avenue
Cannon Street
Conn
Rich Poplin
Howland Dry Goods CO
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