Suburban Church Plans Large Remodeling Project
St Johns Episcopal Church at ne and Park avenues plans extensive remodeling to create a community space. Estimated cost 5000 to 10000 dollars, funded by wealthy parish members. The Burroughs chapel area on Park avenue will be repurposed into a gymnasium and weekday gathering space for church activities and clubs.
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St John's Episcopal Church
Ne and
Park Avenues
Conn
Stephen Fish Sherman
Poscown
Park Avenue
Widow Receives Robert Weber Estate Probate Today
India will be admitted to probate as Lina W. Weber, widow of Robert Weber, is named executor. The will, drawn June 16, notes the former town clerk’s property and estate provisions, with unspecified details pending.
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India
Lina W. Weber
Mehl Mirabeth death notice and funeral details
In Shelton June 17 1916 Mirabeth wife of Henry Mehl aged 21 years 4 months 15 days. Funeral from 200 Coleman street Wednesday June 21 8 30 a m Requiem High Mass at St Augustine's church Friday June 23 7 16 a m Interment St Michael's cemetery.
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Shelton
Mirabeth
Henry Mehlhouse
Coleman Street
St. Augustine's Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Mwolligan
Sacred Heart
Senwy
Margaret L
Thomas H. Kenny
George M. Case
Main Street
St Augustine's Church
Margaret Dyday
St. Charles’ Church
Col Fitzgibbons Thrills At Call Of Pres Wilson
Col Richard Fitzgibbons aged 82 recalls Civil War heroics as National Guard mobilizes. He led Washington Life Guards to Bull Run and Libby prison, later forming the Ninth Regiment under Governor Buckingham. Ranks included lieutenant colonel. notable recruits included Alfred Beers and Thomas Boudren.
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Richard Fitzgibbons
National Guard
Fitzgibbons
Washington Life Guards
Wall
Main Streets
New Haven
Bull Run
Libby
Bridgeport
Vicksburg
Baton Rouge
Hancock
Deep River
Louisiana
Fitegibbons
Alfred B. Beers
Coller
Grand Army of the Republic
Thomas Boudren
Cornell wins freshmen two mile race at River Course
Cornell first year crew won the two mile freshmen race at Poughkeepsie defeating Syracuse by about a length and a half with Pennsylvania close for second. The Columbia eight trailed five or six lengths behind. The race was rowed upstream in calm water with light wind against the oarsmen. Cornell led from the start and stayed ahead throughout.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Cornell
Syracuse
Ten Bdyck
Strugels
Pennsylvania
Colum_bia
Okenuck Tribe to Confer Degrees Tonight in Stratford
Stratford on June 19 reports three candidates will receive the Hunters and Winners degrees at a Red Men meeting. The degree team will conduct the ceremony and officer nominations for six months will follow, with a luncheon to cap the event. Also noted is a Christ Church Parochial Society festival and lawn party planned for June 20 at Mrs. Lillas Selleck’s residence. Miss Mabel A. McClean wed Clifford A. Dole at 5 PM Thursday at her parents’ Sutton Avenue home. she is known for work with BH W Hall Coal Co. and Dole mans trucking business.
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Stratford
Okenuck Tribe of
Parochial Society of Christchurch
Lillas Selleck
Main Street
Adeline Gunther
William B. Bristol
Grace Rufford
Charles A. Lovell
Gilbert Edwards
Lucy Garner
Richard Smith
Inez Edwards
E. R. Thomas
Merrittt Axtell
Pauline Vest
Lucy Baldwin
Josephine Reiter
Helen Follett
Miss McClellan
Sutton Avenue
BH. W. Hall Coal Co
Dole
Salt's Textile Co Savin Rock Outing
Salt's Textile Co Foremen and office managers held a Savin Rock outing on Saturday enjoying entertainment and fellowship after a 50 mile ride in nine automobiles through Newtown and Sandy Hook. Attendees included Herbert Horsfall William Schneider Charles Parry Fred Cooper George Wheale William Scott W G Crabtree Leonard Crabtree Harry Crabtree Harry Toutson John Schwarz Edwin Jowett Arthur Oakley Arthur Medcalf Harold Jowett Wilbur Townsend Charlies Hall Frank Stubbs Arthur Longbottom John Kessels Clifford Harrison Michael Cotter Frank Cotter Thomas Kershaw William Hyan William Gill John Barnes John Joyce Joseph Pow Arthur Bates John Rollison James Derax Samuel Cutting Arthur Pitt Charles Kessels Charles Unwin Frank Maiden Thomas Hollsworth Heéwin Marshall John Scchuffels John Saree Walter Robinson and Wil-
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Amfi
Salt’s Textile Co
Savin Rock
Newtown
Sandy Hook
Bishop's Colonnade
Herbert Horsfall
William Schneider
Charles Parry
Fred Cooper
George Wheale
William Scott
W. G. Crabtree
Leonard Crabtree
Harry Crabtree
Harry Toutson
John Schwarz
State C A C May Be Held at Ft Wright
State C A C may be held at Fort Wright with recruits examined enlisted here and sent to the rendezvous. Changes in local battalion officers include only one first lieutenant joining the camp, Lieut Arthur L LaRocque. Pot ter Bronson and O Neil unable to get leave. Miles G Thompson to duty with the Second company.
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Fort Wright
Arthur L. LaRocaue
William N. Potter
Philip E. Bronson
Louis R. O'Neil
Locomobile
Miles G. Thompson
Connecticut Co
Nichols Extension
The
Barrows and
Griswold
Mesreau and Lingham
Ralph P. Beers
George M. Garlick
Coast Artillery
Frank W. Stevens
Connecticut National Guard
Connecticut
Albert J. Merritt
Third Division
Naval Militia
Us.s
Obituary notices from Shelton area harbor losses and survivors
Elizabeth Ballog Mihlhouse of 200 Colemans street died after a lengthy illness in Shelton at 21. Henry J. Murphy of 360 Grand Street died in Shelton after four months illness aged 46, survived by mother and siblings. Myron Teller, a Long Hill farmer, died at 59, member of several lodges. Margaret Kenny, widow of Thomas Kenny, died at George Case's home aged 71. Obituaries continue for Thomas Arlington, Johanna Colligan, William Kenneth Knowles, and others, detailing funeral arrangements, burials, and surviving relatives. Michael Nolan of Stepney Depot died suddenly at home aged about, survived by widow and two children.
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Elizabeth Ballog Mihlhouse
Elizabeth Ballog
Henry Mihlhouse
Colemans Street
Shelton
Henry J. Murphy
Grand Street
Mr. Murphy
Mary Murphy
John
Michael Murphy
Cullinan & Mullins
Myon Teller Myron Teller
Long Hill
Teller
American Lodge
No. 7
Danbury
Washington Lodge
Tuthill
Margaret L
Thomas H. Kenny
George M. Case
Mair Sireet
Kenny
North End
F. A. Reviere
B. F. Reviere
Goetze D. Case
Thomas Arlington
Bridgeport
Mr. Arlington
Elias Howe
Leon Arlington
Mildred Waters
Marjorie Arlington
Johanna Colligan
Johanna
Michael Colligan
St. Vincent's Hospital
Michael Nolan
Stepney Depot
Nolan
Goldstein Named Trustee in Copans Bankruptcy Case
In Stamford, Attorney Harry A. Goldstein was appointed trustee by Referee in Bankruptcy Banks at the first creditors meeting for Richard Copans, with $300 bonds. Appraisers named were Hyman Frankel, Benjamin Spiro and Harold Choate. Copans’ liabilities total $7,944.47 and assets $4,545. Samuel W. Tasch sought discharge, no opposition noted, discharge recommended. Emperor Yoshihito congratulated the Czar on Russian Galicia victories.
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Richard Copans
Stamford
Harry A. Goldstein
Hyman Frankel
Benjamin Spiro
Harold Choate
Copans
Samuel W. Tasch
Danbury
Pershing Prepares Dash to Seize Railroad Lines
Columbus N M June 19 Notwithstanding threats from General Treviño Pershing plans quick dashes north and south at first sign of hostility to seize the Mexico Northwestern railroad that controls territory along his line of communication. American troops slept on their arms and receive daily reports of Mexican troop movements. Local natives provide information on the deciforn Americans amid cautious conduct.
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Pershing
Columbus
N.M
Trevino
Mexico
Blame Trolley Cars for Loss of Much Trade
Bridgeport tensions over trolley stops on Main street and Fairfield avenue aim to ease congestion. Chamber of Commerce argues for reduced stops to speed through traffic, support business, and study Nichols extension plans with Connecticut Company officials.
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Connecticut Company
Transportation Committee of
The
Chamber of Commerce
Nichols
Bridgeport
Committee On Transportation
Main Street
Congress
State Streets
Fairfield Avenue
Water Street
Broad Street
Congress Street
Transportation Committee
John C. Stanley
Board of Police Commissioners
Gold Street
Golden Hill Street
John, Street
State Street
Wall Street
Plaza Theatre Alley
Geeceras
Harrison Street
Plaza
Theatre Alley
Bridgeport Chamber OF Commerce
George Gove
Hill
Police Board
Connecticut Co
Dying Petro Maurin Seeks Return to Cape Verde Islands
Petro Maurin, a Cape Verde native living in New Bedford, is dying at Lakeview home after a sudden collapse and violent insanity. His brother arranged a passage on schooner Bertha to return him to the Cape Verde Islands for $25 plus a $30 bonus, but Petro’s condition worsened and may prevent his voyage home.
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Lakeview
Petro Maurin
Cape Verde Islands
Maurin
United States
North Avenue
Charities Department
Petro
Bertha
New Bedford
Mass
Another High School Teacher Leaves Job
J. D. Alvord, English teacher at Bridgeport High, will not renew his contract or return next term. He is not leaving over salary. His mother died recently near Rochester, N Y, and his father is in the Rochester printing business who offers an interest in the venture. He will leave teaching for a year to try the new business.
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J. D. Alvord
Bridgeport High School
Alvord
Rochester
N. Y
Mr. Alvord
The Gardening Habit and a Casualty Reference
The piece notes delight in neighbors' fine gardens and contrasts garden joy with backache and expense. It then mentions a Canadian casualty list and an American casualty, referencing Capt. Herbert W. Rittenhouse as killed in action, amid remarks on homes and walls.
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Herbert W. Rittenhouse
Glowing electric lighting for the new home brings cheer
A catalog style notice describes various electric lighting options for a new home including piano lamps mahogany trays indirect lighting bowls and shower lights with prices from 2.50 to 100. It mentions a special service to advise on fixture selection and furnishing. The text ends mid sentence with garth floor.
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Garth
Floor coverings offer cool clean options for homes
A fiber carpet is sanitary and durable in tan blue red or green with 29 per yard. Heavy China matting rugs 36 by 72 inches cost 0c. Japanese grass rugs in several colors 30 by 60 inches priced 7c. Cocoa door mats scrape dirt 50c to 1. A new cork linoleum for nurseries or bedrooms is 50¢ per square yard. Carpet Hall third floor.
The Joys of Swimming Holes and Garden Pleasures in Youth
An essay celebrates boyhood swims and outdoor play at the local swimming hole and the value of flower gardens. It argues swimming builds chest and heart, cites a college test showing weight and lung gains, and promotes gardens as affordable beauty that enriches homes and communities. It contrasts strict private lawns with public parks and praises cottage gardens planted by thrifty, industrious families.
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Humleis
Food rioting and pension bill pass mark day in parliament
Rioting erupted in Amsterdam during potato distribution to retailers under government control. The House without amendment approved the Annual Pension Bill carrying a total of 158000000 dollars. British forces occupied more towns in German East Africa as Major General Leonard Wood inspected the Plattsburgh citizens training camp while President Wilson received hundreds of congratulatory messages on his renomination.
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Amsterdam
Leonard Wood
Plattsburgh
Wilcom
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Im Machinists
Cannon Street
George Bowen
Col. Fitzgibbons
Pres. Wilson
Savin Rock Outing
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Margaret L. Kenny
Meyer
H. W. Wiemer
Dhurch
Lessing Lodge
Park Cemetery
T. Kenneth Knowles
Kenneth Knowles
Summer Stewart Knowles
Ferry Road
Gerald H. Beard
Park Street Congregational Church
Middletown
Indian Hill Cemetery
Chitren
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Thos. Doherty
Center Street
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Patrick Shea
William Fitch
Joseph Birley
Matthew Farrell
Richard Larkin
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