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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1915

Page

9

Naval Officers Regret Inquiry At Navy Academy

Anfiopolis June 16 Officers at the naval academy expressed resentment and regret at the necessity for a court of inquiry to investigate irregularities in examination papers. Lieut. Manly cited the court as akin to a police inquiry and voiced agreement with that view. The session referenced remarks attributed to naval officers and the inquiry headed by Secretary Daniels. Nearby notices include obituaries and local classifieds with names, dates, and residencies.

Anfiopolis Naval Academy Daniels Manly Superin F. Fullam Lieut Saomander J. T. Tompkins Department of Physics

Builder's wife shoots herself after baby’s birth

Mrs Charles, recently postnatal, grew morbid and feared insanity. Her husband hid the revolver then retrieved it to prevent harm. She shot herself in the chest two bullets entering the right breast with a .38 caliber pistol. She was rushed to Bridgeport hospital where surgeons attempted to ease her suffering. Police collected the weapon and shells from the Chatlos home.

Fitzgerald Charles J. H. Beaudry Challos Bridgeport Hospital F L. Day Myrtie Ister Ligeins Gerrity Chatlos Leutenant Beaudry

Marriage of Miss Charlotte Mullins and Mr Bonner at St Augustine’s

Miss Charlotte Mullins daughter of Mr and Mrs John Mullins of 751 Norman street and Mr Joseph Bonner of 326 Warren street were united in marriage with a nuptial mass at St Augustine's church. Rev James B Nihill performed the ceremony at 815 AM. Miss Fannie Maginn maid of honor and Louis J Dorr best man. The bride wore a sand colored traveling costume with leghorne hat trimmed with pink roses. corsage of pink and white sweet peas and lilies of the valley. After the ceremony a wedding breakfast was held at the bride’s parents home. The couple left on the 1258 train for Atlantic City and other points. They will reside in a new home on Connecticut avenue. Bonner with Lake Torpedo Boat Co. and the bride recently in Graphophone Co. clerical work. Both well known and popular, shown by many wedding presents.

Charlotte Mullins John Mullins Norman Street Joseph Bonner Warren Street St. Augustine’s Church James B. Nihill P. R Fannie Maginn Louis J. Dorr Atlantic City Connecticut Avenue Bonner Lake Torpedo Boat Co Graphophone Co

Fraternity Refuses aid for out of condition McGraner

Montreal June 16 Officers of the Montreal baseball club in the International league report the Baseball Players fraternity refused to act on pitcher Howard McGraner’s appeal. The decision follows the fraternity rule demanding players to stay in condition. Parter Want Ads. One Cent a Word.

Montreal Montreal Baseball Club International League New York Today Baseball Players’ Fraternity Howard McGraner

New Evidence Shapes Sullivan Case After Robbery Details

Coroner to reconvene after detective findings alter view of Patrick Sullivan death. Sullivan was robbed and fought, with wounds noted at McQueeney saloon on Railroad avenue. He later sought a drink at Blute saloon on Wednesday, claiming robbery. He died after being thrown from White’s saloon. Monday’s altercation remains unresolved.

J. J. Phelan Patrick Sullivan Edward O. Cronan Sullivan Cronan Peter Hall Blute Ali Queeney Rebblery Bhite

Stieber Sued for Slander in Auto Circles

Benjamin B. Steiber, noted for organizing automobile shows, faced a slander lawsuit from Maurice Schack, an insurance agent, seeking 8000 dollars. The action ties to a spate of disputes over a store sale involving Henry Schread and the Fanny Ziff business, with Steiber served by Deputy Sheriff Thomas Cunningham as he posted bond.

Benjamin B. Steiber Maurice Schack Steiber Henry Schread Meriden East Washington Avenue Harry Ziff Fanny Ziff Thomas Cunningham

Receiver Sought for Stearns Lime & Cement Co of Danbury

An application for a receiver for Stearns Lime & Cement Co of Danbury was filed by Augustus C Ising Eben Hodge and Percival Penfield of Danbury claiming ownership of 56000 of stock in a 60000 capitalization. They allege assets face waste through litigation and a hearing is set tomorrow morning before Judge Williams of the superior court.

Stearns Lime & Cement Co Danbury Augustus C. Ising Eben Hodge Percival Penfield Williams Superior Court

Local hearing and assorted city cases noted

Compensation Commissioner E T Buckingham held a third Dolan versus Judson hearing. An unknown man about 25 was found on Water Street with a deep head wound and taken to St Vincent's. Saloonkeeper Eadward Moran was fined for Sunday liquor sales. Two patrons paid fines. Frank Mead, 25, was remanded for trial after a crash injuring Edward York. Vincent Stokes was arrested on trespassing charges. Arthur Campbell faces multiple charges after stealing a car and driving without a license. Advertise in The Farmer.

E. T. Buckingham John H. Dolan R. M. Judson Water Street St. Vincent'’s Hospital Eadward Moran Water and Gold Streets Frank Mead Newfield Avenue Edward York Stratford Fairfield Avenue Middle Street York St. Vincent's Hospital Mead Arthur Campbell Madison Avene Campbell Booth & Platt Co J. J. Pascenella Drew Hotel Crescent Avenue Liggins North Washington Noble Agenues

County lawmakers approve court house bonds plan

State senators and representatives from the county endorsed a $248,000 bond issue for a courthouse addition at a morning meeting in the courthouse. Bids were opened Friday at 11 am. Dowling and Bottomley won the general bid at 123,200 and Eames & Co. the plumbing bid for 16,404. The total project cost is estimated at 225,000 plus a 28,000 lot, with the appropriation 273,000 expected to cover all costs, leaving about 25,000 under budget.

First National Bank of Boston Counoty John Brophy Salmon Westport Jlot Algonquin Club Gov Wilson Robinson Public Works Courtade George W.wheeler John Walsh Brophy Ballard Crawford Mead Greenwich Bishop Norwalk West Bissell Ridgefield Ormley City Kelly Huxford Stamford Blakeman and Morehouse Stratford Tristram Treadwell Trumbull Sherwood Jackson Wilton

St Agnes Infant Asylum Suited for State Needs

At a Charities Organization Society meeting Mrs. M H Ford highlighted Hartford's St Agnes Infant Asylum as a model for dependent children care. She noted the nonsectarian admission policy, state county and town support, a maternity ward for unwed mothers, and a program to help mothers rejoin the workforce. The article also reports five year old Gladys Farrell committed to Fairfield County home today by Judge Paul Miller due to her mother's inability to care for her.

Charities Organization Society M. H. Ford Connecticut National Conference of Charities and Corrections Baltimore Hartford St. Agnes Gladys Farrell Fairfield County Paul Miller

President Wilson Reappointed For Four Years

President Wilson receives a new four year term. Billsworth P Bertholf named captain commandant of the coast guard. Taft delivers the Wellesley college commencement address. Bryan jokes about a 100000 movie offer. Senator Ashurst urges no special congressional session. Magna Charta’s 700th anniversary marked in New York public schools. Belmont and Anaconda mines to resume within days. Motorist muffler tactic sparks speculation about speeds. Flag Day observations include hanging family laundry to dry.

Wilson Billsworth P. Bertholf Coast Guard New York State

Spy case spills across UMC Co and ammo purchases

The report details Dr Meyer Gerhard’s elaborate ruse during wartime, claiming access to 350,000 Krag rifles and ammunition. He allegedly bought cartridge shipments meant for Allies, offering higher prices to factories and diverting supplies to Germany via Italy. British and French reactions and embassy positions are noted.

Wilson State Department Meyer Gerhard Dr. Meyer Gerhard Washington Dernburg Red Cross Meyer United States Connecticut Germany Italy Dr. Meyer Union Metallic Cartridge Co

Judge Miller to Wed Miss Capers on June 22

Bridgeport probate judge will marry Miss Helen Capers on June 22 and be absent from the city briefly. Fairfield probate judge Bacon Wakeman will handle court business in his absence, with the ceremony described as a quiet affair.

Judge Miller Miss Capers Bridgeport Fairfield Bacon Wakeman Miller Helen Capers

Obituary notices of Finnell Flahaven Hannaghen in city paper

Obituaries announce the death of Michael M. Finnell son of Mr and Mrs Patrick Finnell Newtown at St Vincent's hospital widow Winifred O Donnell Flahaven dies after brief illness husband William Fiahaven janitor at Bridgeport Post Office and other notices noting Gustav Schreier accident survivor list Ellen Hannaghan wife of Patrick Hannaghan funeral and service details at St Patrick complex with mourners from city Danbury Newtown Trumbull and a large church ceremony

Newtown Michael M Patrick Bridget Fimneil St Hose Winifred O'Donnel William Flatieven Susie Ake Gustav Oe Sd J Das Speman Park Cemetery Stratford Margaret A Peter Cottage Place Michael Thomas Maloney St.Michael's Cemetery Fuaghorx la LaCroix Witnot St. Mary's Church South Meriden St Lawrence ‘Cemetery Meriden Michael M. Finnell Patrick Finnell St Vincent's Hospital Winifred O. Flahaven Bridgeport Hospital Winifred O'Donnell William Fiahaven Bridgeport

Bridgeport Heat Lamp Installed For Late Arrivals

Easily adjusted to keep food warm when someone is late. Installed without extra charge in any Bridgeport home for fourth floor.

Bridgeport

Summer Comfort Implements for Home Use

Advertises gas cookers and oil stoves, lawn mowers, window screens, screen doors, fly swatters, ice cream freezers, and a fourth flier. Highlights small gas cookers fitting kitchen niches, gas-free Perfection oil stove, various mower prices, screen sizes, door hinges, and ice cream freezers with fast stirring and quick freezing, with price ranges for each item.

Pleasure-bringers for outdoor days in styles and fabrics

Men and boys swimwear in cotton and worsted from 50c to $4. Plain colors or contrasted trims. Autographic Kodak advertised for dating photos with markings on negatives. Prints and albums offered with 50 leaves, leather-bound at 95c. Sports gear including golf and tennis balls available from the front basement.

Kodak

Howco Grape Juice Season Opening Prices

Howco Grape Juice launches season with 20c pint and 3 for 50c. Bottled near the center of the grape section, it removes the top-acid taste for a pleasant lingering flavor. Delights served straight when chilled and enhances lemonade, fruit punch, or summer coolers. 20c pint, 3 bottles 40c.

Howco

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