John T. King Appointed Temporary Receiver in Bridgeport
Judge Reed named John T. King temporary receiver for Bridgeport Vehicle Co in superior court this morning. Miller and son George Miller fled the petition. The company plans reorganization with a disinterested receiver rather than the current superintendent. Plant sits on Fairfield Avenue near State Street with $50,000 capitalization manufacturing auto bodies and appliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. King
Bridgeport Vehicle Co
Reed
Harry D. Miller
George Co. Miller
Edward K. Nicholson
Millers
James A. Marr
Terry
Nicholson
T Bridgeport Vehicle Co
Fairfield Avenue
State Street
Sentence Of Five Years Given To Promoter Sheldon
United Press report from Montreal dated June 16 says Charles D Sheldon, promoter, was sentenced to five years hard labor by Justice Langeliere after conviction for inducing victims to invest in a discriminatory pool plan. He reportedly fled town with over a million dollars, though the conviction covered only about fifteen thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Montreal
Que
Justice Langaliere
Charles D. Sheldon
Persens
Sheldon
Evington Makes Another Flight Above Boston
Boston residents witnessed Earle L. Ovington in a daring exhibition over Boston and nearby towns. His bride Mrs. Ovington also flew for the first time as a passenger with Harry N. Atwood, enjoying the experience. The aircraft mirrors the Movisant design with similar handling methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evington
Boston
Earle L. Ovington
Bridgeport
Ovington
Harry N. Atwood
John B. Movisant
Fenning Denies Request For Wife's Return In Desertion Case
William C. Fenning of Danbury testified he could not say whether his wife was living or dead as Judge Burp refused to grant a divorce. The decree was sought on desertion, with Fenning claiming his wife left in 1881. The court offered a one week continuation to allow further evidence and noted service issues. A separate Szabo case was also continued for papers service concerns. Ida Stadelmann of Stamford was freed from a George Meceaepere matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Fenning
Danbury
Burof
Burpee
Mari Szabo
Stephen Szabo
Ida Stadelmann
Stamford
Bstadelmann
George Meceaepere
Bridgeport Leads In The Connecticut Auto Association
Bridgeport and Hartford tie for the largest city memberships with 300 members each in the Connecticut Automobile Association. New Haven follows with 220, Meriden records 100, and overall Connecticut has about 3000 active members, the highest percentage among state associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Connecticut Auto Association
United Press
New Haven
Connecticut
Connecticut Automobile Association
Charles M. Robinson
Hartford
Meriden
Connecticut Association
New Haven Man Seeks Lost Brindle D Punch Dog in Bridgeport
William Doolan, once a city cafe owner now in New Haven, spends days in Bridgeport chasing a brindle dog that vanished from New Haven. He believes a local man possesses the pet and has alerted authorities to aid the search. A reward is offered for the dog's return to M. E. McGann at 1122 Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Doolan
New Haven
Bridgeport
Hill Says He Favors Parcels Post Law
Congressman E J Hill issues a statement denying misquotation on parcels post. He says he supported a parcels post early in the last campaign and remains in favor now, urging New Haven papers verify his unqualified declaration.
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Parcels Post Law
United Press
Norwalk
E. J. Hill
Hill
New Haven
Linen Shower For Clara Schilling Bridal Party
A linen shower was given for Miss Clara Schilling and Miss Lulu La Bay at the 690 Ogden Street home. Guests included Helen Card Anna Jennings Theresa White Lena Danner Nellie Brennan Martha Schilling May Signovitch and many La Bay and Schilling family members. After her marriage Miss La Bay will reside in Philadelphia.
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Lulu la Bay
Rome
Clara Schilling
Ogden Street
Miss la Bay
James E. Tayjor
Philadelphia
Helen Card
Anna Jennings
Theresa White
Anna Leon
Lena Danner
Nellie Brennan
Anna Brennaan
Martha Schilling
May Signovitch
Albert la Bay
Edward Waddington
Elmer Brundage
Edward Lyon
John Miller
E. Baird
Charles Schilling
Funeral services for Augusta Edwards held at granddaughter’s home
Funeral services over the remains of Augusta Edwards widow of Edwin Edwards were conducted at 4 pm at her granddaughter Mrs Russell H Whiting’s home 944 Iranistan avenue Rev E J Craft rector of Christ Episcopal church reading the services Interment followed at Mountain Grove cemetery Julia E P Squires wife of Edgar Squires died at home 107 Darlene street after a short illness in her fifty sixth year Ada Galvin received a linen shower at Ana Molloy’s Worth street about twenty young ladies attended with music toasts and a pleasant evening with a fine repast
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Augusta Edwards
Edwin Edwards
Russell H. Whiting
Iranistan Avenue
E. J. Craft
Christ Episcopal Church
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Julia E. P. Squires
Edgar Squires
Larence Street
Ada Galvin
Ana Molloy
Worth Street
Miss Galvin to Wed Charles H Donnelly in June
A wedding announcement notes Miss Galvin will marry Charles H Donnelly on June 27. Guests at a recent event took home favors shaped as hearts and edged with ed and hearts, and wished the bride-to-be lasting happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearts
Miss Galvin
Charles H. Donnelly
Breakfast Invitations and Clocks Across Eras
A London paper muses on vanished invitations to breakfast, noting Gladstone’s 1884 habit and the shift in morning social habits. It highlights New York City’s Metropolitan clock as the era’s costliest electric public timepiece and other giant clocks, then briefly explains peanut growth in a playful note. A humorous exchange contrasts a clerk’s funeral leave with family misfortune.
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London
Gladstone
Motley
England
Metropolitan Tower
Madison Square
New York
Colgate
Jersey City
St. Rombert’s
Malines
Belgium
St. Peter's
Zurich
Switzerland
Unkind Medical Man-Jobson Feeds Indigestion Then Seeks Cure
A sharp quip blames a physician named Jobson for a mean act as he dined then sought another doctor for relief. The humor section pivots to a boarding-house exchange about fare. The old boarder notes chickem served in the shell each morning, a brisk exchange highlighting local wit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobson
Sprague Meter Co Buys Historic Water Street Site
The Sprague Meter Company reveals a realty purchase in Water Street Bridgeport, taking 130 feet by 180 feet of frontage south of its leased quarters. Catherine K. Eddy of Fairfield formerly owned the site, once the Stanley hotel, and Belknap interests used the buildings as a storehouse. Sprague, inventor of the gas meter, expanded from one worker to eighty five, now planning a modern factory as it grows into a one million dollar capital business serving Canada, South America, and Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sprague Meter Co
Water Street
South Avenue
George W. Finn
Catherine K. Eddy
Fairfield
Belknap Mfg. Co
Bridgeport
Stanley Hotel
William Belknap
Belknap Manufacturing Co
Belknap
Sprague Motor Co
H. H. Sprague
Mr. Sprague
Westport
William P. Emp
Yale
Fifth Avenue
New York City
Mr. Eno
Sprague
Canada
South America
Europe
Divorce Sought by Ada Lane From Pugilist Harry Lane
Ada Lane of 35 Burr road seeks a divorce from Harry Lane once a city sports figure now in Seattle. She cites desertion after he left the home and furnishings, with a 1902 marriage date and a telegram from New York alleging trouble. Lane later sent a Klondike offer with transportation, which was not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Lane
Seattle
Wash
Reed
Ada Lane
Burr Road
New York
Lane
Klondike
TIZ Quick Claims Instant Foot Relief Wonder
A testimonial extols TIZ as a magic remedy for bunions corns blisters and raw foot sores. The speaker praises dramatic improvement after using TIZ tablets and a foot bath and notes it is sold by druggists for 25 cents a box with a guarantee.
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Colman’s
A&p
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Marshall
Elgin Creamery
TAC Bene
Adantig Pacific
TEADS
Iona
Main St
E. Main St
Walnut Beach
Promoter Sheldon
Fenning
Miss Clara Schilling
Huber
Lustige
Sprague Meter Company
Tiz
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