Drownings in East River claim two Bridgeport men
In Bridgeport a 17 year old Benjamin Peck and 30 year old Isaac Jackson drowned in the East River while Peck struggled to swim. Jackson, who could swim, jumped in to rescue him but both men perished. Peck’s family and Jackson’s wife mourn their deaths as medical aid arrived too late. The notice also lists local ad items and social notices from Bridgeport.
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Litchfield
Conn
Benjamin Peck
Elinda Peck
Isaac Jackson
East River
Peek
Jackson
Peck
Fifty Years Ago in Bridgeport Advertisements and News
A collage of old ads lists pianos organs and music stores, grocers, ship supplies, and spice suppliers. Summer boat schedules show the J. B. Schuyter and Bridgeport steamers. Funeral for Sylvester May noted with colonial ties. Local bank cashier John T. Bhelston issues new five cent nickel pieces. Lenihan visits from East Bridgeport en route to Rhode Island parish.
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John T. Bhelston
Connecticut National Bank
F. J. Lenihan
Catholic Church
East
Bridgeport
Rhode Island
Shelton Street Railway First Trip Brightens City
Twenty years ago the Shelton electric street railway opened with notable passengers including Andrew Radel and Mayor Conrad. Regular trips began, fireworks lit the display, and a 2 1 2 mile line was praised with planned extensions. James C. Turrill suffered a deep cut from a nail whileworking on State street. Patrick Clark was restrained from interfering in the oyster business pending a court order. Tod Salter, 75, died from a fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelton Street Railway
Shelton Elect ‘Tric Street Railway
Andrew Radel
Bridge- Port Traction Co
Allan W. Paige
W. W. Starr
B. D. Pierce, Jr
Adam Berg
Newark
M. H. Rogers
John A J. Orr
Conrad
Shelton
Col. Miller
Derby Silver Company
Porter
Derby Traction Company
James C. Turrill
State Street
Patrick Clark
F. B. Hall
Clark and Bond
Charles J. Ketcham
Man dies from injuries after shaft fall due to truck nudge
John Penner of South Avenue formerly of Pittsfield Mass died from injuries after being knocked into an open elevator shaft by a passing truck. The death followed a three story plunge while he worked at Union Metallic Cartridge Co in Bridgeport. Medical Examiner Garlick referred the case to the coroner for investigation. Penner, 47, was survived by two brothers William and David and was not married.
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John Penner
South Avenue
Pittsfield
Mass
Bridgeport Hospital
Penner
Union Metallic Cartridge Co
S. M. Garlick
J. J. Phelam
William Penner
David Penner
Diamond values rising prompt wedding ring purchases
Diamond values have advanced in the primary market in recent weeks. Retail dealers will follow soon, making now a splendid time to invest in a good diamond at old prices. We offer cash or weekly payments and invite customers to shop for wedding rings and presents. Prices within reach for all.
Protest Over City Notice Error At Iranistan Avenue
A city clerk notice error sparked a large turnout at the common council as residents, led by Frank E Ballard foe Morris and others, protested abolishing a building line at Iranistan Avenue and Wood. After discovering the mistake, many property owners withdrew. A petition by Fred Schempp for a building line on Ws avenue drew no opposition.
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Frank E. Ballard
Iranistan Avenue
Iranistan
Wood Avenues
Common Council Chamber
Clara ©. Morris
Charlotte A. Pratt
Emmeline Chapman
Martha L. Clark
Francis V.clark
Tranistan Avenue
John Sullivan
Orville Rector
Morris Wheeler
Thomas Burns
Evelyn Plumb Lovegrove
Emerson
C. N. Hurlbut
W. V. Garner
Lillian M. Hoyt
L. J. Ball
C. J. Ball
C. N. Macy
Carrie T. Collins
Richard Ayne
A. E. Morris
Mr. Ballard
Republican Town Committee
Morris
Ballard
Fred Schempp
Fifth District
Ws Avenue
Schempp
Daughter Married as House Burns in Connecticut Shore
Miss Mary Theresa Farrell, daughter of President James J. Farrell of United States Steel, wed Joseph Bradley Murray in St. Joseph’s church. During the wedding breakfast at Rockledge, the family home on the Connecticut shore, valued over 150000 dollars, burned after smoke filled the dining hall. guests saved wedding presents valued at 50000 dollars, few paintings and antique items saved. The couple left for their wedding trip. Dublin Georgia launches a rat extermination drive.
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Norwalk
Mary ‘Theresa Farrell
James J. Farrell
United States Steel Corporation
Joseph Bradley-Murray
Brooklyn
St. Joseph's
David W. Hickey
St. Francis Xavier's Church
Jane Farrell
Rockdge
Belle Isle
Connecticut
Murray
Fancy Maine Corn and Beans on Sale
A vintage grocery flyer lists Fancy Maine Corn, Succotash, Telephone Peas, Champion of England Pe, Whole Beets in large cans, Refugee Stringless Beans, Wax Beans, Cut Green Beans, Curtice Red Raspberries in white and red pitting, reflecting periodProduce.
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Maine
Champion of England
Curtice
Also Mentioned on This Page
Seth Sherman
Samuel Pert & O
Saraders Tire U Ses Bts
Broad and
State Streets
Pinkerman
Grove Street
Froebel Kindergarten
Grove St
Theodore W. Downs
Courtland Street
William E. Seeley
Charles Sanford
Susie Sanford
W. E. Seeley, Jr
Fred Seeley
Elmer Beardsley
Seeley
Steinway’s
Dun Hams
Chickerings
William Leigh
Citizens’ Building
Main Street
French & Stevens
Wall St
Goodyear’s
S. C. Partrick
Water Street
J. B. Schuyter
J. McNeil
Housatonic
New Haven
Naugatuck
New York
Captainharles
May
Sylvester May
Trinity Church
Tod Salter
Abeus
New York World
Missouri
John Reck & Son
M. J. Buechler
the Reliable Jeweler
Fairfield Avenue
Middle Street
West End
Dublin
House OF Better Shoes
Hayes Fish CO
Triangle Bread
Queen Quality
Royal
Rumford
Davis
Irem
Maracaibo
Santos
Club Coffee
Monogram Blend
del Mont
Pacer Deltigs
Muscatel
Proctor and Gamble
Baltimore
New York State
Newte
Formosa
Colombo
Curtice Bros. FI
Crawford
Bartlett
Sivas
van Houten
DR. Jackson
Kersey
SWIFT
Oleo
Dromodary
Sperry & Barnes CO
Frankfurters
Sauer Kraut and Frankfurters
Postum Cereal Company
Postum
Bridgeport Public Market
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