DIED EDNA MAY DEE WHITMAN BRAY WHITEMAN FUNERALS
Obituary notices list multiple funerals in this city from June 1819 to June 1917. Edna May Dee, daughter of Mary and the late John Dee, died aged 20 years 4 months 7 days and will be buried at St Michael's cemetery after services at St Mary's church. Lottie Belle Whiteman dies at 40 3 12, funeral from Fairfield bury road and Oaklawn cemetery. Frederick Juettner, 61, funeral from Henry E Bishop's Mortuary Chapel with interment at Park cemetery. Te Bray is also noted with funeral from Center Street and St Augustine's church. An automobile cortege is listed for several services. Funeral notices include dates June 13 1819 through June 23 1917.
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Dee
Edna May
Mary
John Dee
Avenue
St. Mary’s Church
P’elock
St. Michael's Cemetery
Whiteman
Lottie Belle
Baden M. Whiteman
Bury Road
Fairfield
Burjalin
Oaklawn
Waterbury
Frederick Juettner
Henry E. Bishop
Fairfield ‘Avé
Park Cemetery
Center Street
Bt. Augustine's Church
Bt. Michael's
Pakistan
Larence A
Lewis
Merycie Blair
Cleveland Ave
Death of Conrad Becker Remembrance Notice
The undersigned express sincere thanks for kindness shown after the death of Conrad Becker on May 26 1917. Gratitude extended to floral generosity and to friends and acquaintances. The Becker family also notes Parrots for sale and employment offers from local contacts.
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Conrad Becker
Kae
Muensterberg
Local Wedding and Suffrage Meeting Highlight Newtown News
The page notes the June wedding of Margaret Larner to Philip Hickey at St Rose's rectory with attendants Dora Larner and Francis McConmell. The couple will reside in Park City after a wedding breakfast at The Stratfield in Bridgeport and a brief honeymoon trip. Also listed is a forthcoming Equal Franchise League meeting in Newtown with Fairfield County and State Canning League speakers.
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Newtown
Margaret Larner
Patrick Larner
Curtis Hil
Philip Hickey
Bridgeport
St. Rose's Rectory
Father Sinnott
Dora Larner
Sitser Ag
Francis McConmell
Waterbury
Stratfield
Park City
Hickey
Equal Franchise League of
Fairfield County Suffrage League
State Canning Association
Ready to Meet Russian Mission in Washington
Washington dispatch says a state department reception committee will greet the Russian mission today. The group notes the mission carries broad negotiating powers and will function like the American envoy in Petrograd, keeping in touch via telegraph wireless and cable since leaving Russia five weeks ago, ready to begin talks with this government.
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Washington
State Department
Petrograd
Russia
Man Shot After Card Game Dies At Hospital
Dante LaDio aged 80 of 107 Hallett Street died at St Vincent's Hospital from a .32 caliber bullet wound suffered after a card game dispute last Sunday. Fireworks display at Seaside Park postponed by Mayor Wilson in line with no fireworks policy this year. Zeppelin near the Swedish harbor reportedly damaged by Swedish cannon fire. Help wanted for afternoon office work and typing duties offering five dollars weekly. For sale cheap cottages at Myrtle Beach with basic amenities and easy terms.
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Dante LaDio
Hallett Street
St Vincent's Hospital
Lallie
Seaside Park
Wilson
Office of the
Park Commissioners
Myrtle Beach
D. Platt
Nichols Street
Russian Peace Stand at Pan-Russian Congress
Petrograd reports Maseretelli and Kerensky urging alignment with allied terms, rejecting a separate peace. War Minister Tseretelli pressed for inter allied treaty revision and renewed army activity as the revolution faces external threats. The congress praised Kerensky's front visit amid broad support except for the Maximalists.
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Petrograd
Russia
Tseretelli
London
of Warerensky
M. Kerensky
Daughter Saves Old Man From Death In Flames
Miss Augusta Anderson 26 of 121 Morehouse street Black Rock saved her father Gustave Anderson 81 from fatal burns when his clothing caught fire while lighting a gas range at 1 30 this morning. She awoke from sleep and smothered the flames with wraps, then rolled him on the floor to extinguish the fire. He was taken to Bridgeport hospital for treatment of burns to arms legs and trunk. condition reported as comfortable. Her hands were burned but not hospitalized.
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Augusta Anderson
Morehouse Street
Black Rock
Gustave Anderson
Anderson
8 .I. Aranki
Bridgeport
Spanish Cortes May Be Delivered
Madrid June 19 Premier Dato told press that calm prevailed in Spain but grave problems faced the government. He believed the dissolution of the cortes was possible but not probable and did not think the issues were beyond solution.
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Madrid
Dato
Spain
Sewer Contracts Approved by City Commission
The sewer commission approved contracts on Maiden Lane for 410 feet at 689.83, Bartram Avenue for 629.95 feet at 1327.79, Homestead Avenue for 449.82 feet at 975.83, Whittier Avenue for 293 feet purchased at 392.80, and Berkshire Avenue for 122 feet at 77.40.
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Sewer Commission
Maiden Lane
Bartram Avenue
Homestead Avenue
Whittier Avenue
Berkshire Avenue
American Ambulance Unit Reaches France
Paris reports an American ambulance detachment of 250 personnel has arrived at a French port during the war. W. K. Vanderbilt of New York also crossed on the same steamer, linking notable travelers with the arrival.
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AMBU
France
Paris
W. K. Vanderbilt
New York
Austro-Hungarian Attacks Repulsed on Italian Front
Rome, June 19. Infantry assaults by Austro-Hungarian forces targeted Monti Mosciagh and the Asiago plateau, and hill 652 in Vodice, but Italian artillery and fire repelled the attacks, according to an official statement issued today.
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Rome
Monti Mosciagh
Asiago
British Troops Raid Front Near Le Verguier
British forces conducted raids southeast of Le Verguier and near the Ba Paume Cambrai road. The official statement reports several enemy soldiers killed, multiple dugouts destroyed, and 11 prisoners captured.
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London
le Verguier
Ba- Paume-Cambrai Road
Entente Troops Stand Firm on Macedonian Front
London report notes no obstacle to Allied landings in Thessaly as Constantine leaves Greece. Venizelos forms provisional government. British hold Struma bridgehead near Salonica. Paris says Thessalian movements smooth. Larissa and Volo adjoiners accept Venizelos civil authorities. Tumba station bombardment reported. limited front artillery. Geneva dispatch suggests Constantine may skip Lugano for Baden-Baden health resort.
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London
Thessaly
Constantine
Greece
Hleutherios Venizelos
Sofia
Struma
Tahinos-Batkovo
Salonica
Paris
Larissa
Vole
Venizelos
Tumba
Seres
Geneva
Lugano
Baden-Baden
Horsford Acid Phosphate Rebuilds Nerve Force
Advertises Horsford's Acid Phosphate as rebuilding nerve force removing brain fatigue and invigorating the nervous system. Promotes purchase by promoting a bottle sale in a one cent a word want ad section.
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Horsford
Prominent Society Man Named in Manicure Suit
A New Haven courtroom heard Mrs. Husted testify about her marriage to Yale student Husted, the alleged abuse, and her claim she preferred living with a man without marriage to being married to him. She described her background, the Greenwich in‑laws, and incidents including a $20 payment from a New Haven customer. The trial resumed after a noon recess and was set to continue.
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Hustéd
Fitzgerald
Conroy
Hher
Danbury
Taft
New Haven
Husted
Yale
North Haven
Greenwich
Red Cross Drive Opens With 51 851 Pledged Nationwide
Local and national efforts launch a major Red Cross drive for a $100 million war fund. New York reports 9,000 volunteers enlisted, with $14 million pledged since the campaign began. Boston hosts a plan luncheon for an $8 million quota. Philadelphia mobilizes 120 leaders to raise $3 million. Chicago opens with $1.6 million subscribed and $1 million more promised.
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New York
Red Cross
New York City
Boston
New England
Philadelphia
Liberty Loan
Red Cross War Fund
Chicago
Hoover Food Administration Debate on Powers and Rationing
In a January hearing Senator Gore questions Hoovers stance on grain seizure and patents while Hoover rejects broad government control. He says the food administration should not regulate consumption, favors voluntary measures, and suggests limited production guidance for farmers without enforcing strict rationing.
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Senator Gore
Mr.Hoover
Senator Reed
Mr. Hoover
Food Administration
Hoover
Cover
England
Senator Kenyon
Reed
Belgian Mission Begins Work in Washington
Belgium's future was discussed informally with American officials today as members of the Belgian commission led by Baron Moncheur started work in Washington. A formal discussion may follow on future steps and arrangements.
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Washington
Belgium
Baron Moncheur
Obituary items from Fairfield area readers
Obituaries note the death of i Belle Whiteman wife of Baden M White man of Danbury Road Fairfield Beach at Bridgeport Hospital aged 40 with week illness. Funeral services for Frederic P Prevot were held at his son Louis Prevot’s home with burial at Lekview Cemetery. Edna May Dee, 20, died at Bridgeport Hospital after long illness, survived by mother and nine sisters. Hugh Devaney drowned while swimming Pequonnock River. service at Cullinan Mullins Buckley parlor with burial at St Michael's Cemetery. Sylvia A Squire funeral held at sister Mrs George de Overton’s home 72 Ann Street. Frederick Juettner of 366 Nichols Street died at Bridgeport Hospital. survived by widow and two sons. Jane M Dean funeral from 80 West Avenue and Sacred Heart Church with solemn mass. interment at St Michael's Cemetery. Greater progress reported in Atlantic fleet marksmanship. Bert Smith of Brooklyn died at Madison Barracks New York of appendicitis.
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I. Belle Whiteman
L. Belle
Baden M. Whiteman
Danbury Road
Fairfield Beach
Bridgeport Hospital
Mrs. Whiteman
Edward M.case
Devon
Frederic P. Prevot
Louis F. Prevot
Brewster Street
Charles W. Findlay
St John's Episcopal Church
Lekéview Cemetery
Edna May
Daugher
Mary Cosgrove Dee
John Dee
Wilmot Avenue
Miss Dee
Union Metallic Cartridge Co
Leila
Irene
Alice
Hugh Devaney
Erling Street
Pequonnock
Cullinan, Mullins & Buckley
Thomas P. Mulcahy
St. Mary's Church
St Michael's Cemetery
Sylvia A. Squire
Sylvia A
Henry W. Squire
George de Overton
Ann Street
Sam Horace Day
United Congregational Church
George Hugo
Robert Parrott
Henry Lieberum
Benjamin Evans
Lakeview Cemetery
Fredericker
Frederick Juettner
Nichols Street
East Main Street
Mr. Juettner
Germany
J. C. Tuthill Camp
William
Harry Juettner
Jane M. Dean
Jane
Patrick Dean
West Avenue
Sacred Heart Church
Matthew Judge
T. J. Mooney
R. F. Moore
D. D
Schmidt
Prof. Herman
O’brien
William Chew
God
J. Kamerlin
Patrick Eagan
Edward Greene
Arthur Grelio
Miles
Russell House
Judge
St. Michael's Cemetery
Bathing suits of Mohair Silk and Wool in Vogue
A 1910s style retail blurb describes bathing suits for women with mohair or silk options featuring knee-length attached skirts, light quick-drying fabrics, and prices from $4 to $20. It also promotes knitted woolen suits for swimming in one and two-piece styles with solid colors and trims, priced from $6 upward. Floor details note second floor.
Light strong suitcase for women and sensible men
A 24 inch long light strong suitcase with leather corners straps and a roomy interior described as easy to carry for women and useful for men. Smaller matting cases 14 16 and 18 inches priced 75c to 2.50 and matting handbags 1 to 1.50. Third floor.
Old Sewing Machine Trade Offer for Bree Model
An advert promises to buy your old sewing machine for 12 dollars and let you trade it toward a Bree model sewing machine priced at 60 dollars. With 12 dollars from your old machine and 48 dollars cash, you can take home the Bree. The ad notes flexible payments of six dollars monthly until the balance is paid and invites inspection and testing of the machine.
Germans attack in Champagne repulsed with heavy losses
From Paris dateline June 19 the Germans attacked between Mont Blond and Mont Carnillat on Champagne positions seized by the French yesterday. They were repulsed with heavy losses amid violent artillery fighting in the Champagne today. Montreal dateline June 18 reports a fire at Sorel causing $250,000 property damage along the St. Lawrence riverfront with no loss of life.
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Paris
Mont Blond
Mont Carnillat
Champagne
Montreal
Sorel
St. Lawrence River
Mfe
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