Nieces and Nephews Contest Ferris Will
William B Ferris Charles J W Ferris and Mary Buckley nephews of Wilson W Ferris of Haston filed in probate court to contest Judge Paul E admitting the will. The will was admitted May 24 1916. The major portion of a 6000 dollar estate is left to executor George B Ferris of Easton, also a nephew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B
Charles
J. W. Ferris
Mary Buckley
Miete
Wilson W. Ferris
Haston
Paul E
George B. Ferris
Easton
Woman Relief Corps Meeting and Cromwell Home Visit
The Women Relief Corps of the G A R will hold its regular meeting tomorrow afternoon at 2 30. Members planning to visit the Cromwell home will leave on the 8 38 train for New Haven tomorrow morning.
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Women Relief Corps
The
Cromwell Home
New Haven
Kane in New Haven to study index system
Detective Martin Kane travels to New Haven to study the index filing system, gathering information from Detective Sergeant John J. McAvoy. Various notices list obituaries and funeral details for local residents, including deaths and services in Bridgeport and surrounding areas, with schedules and burial plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Kane
New Haven
John J. McAvoy
Drexel Wife Awarded 50000 Dollar Yearly Alimony
London reports Justice Neville awarded Mrs. Rita Armstrong Drexel a yearly alimony of 50000 dollars from Anthony J. Drexel, banker, in chancery court. The decision followed prior rulings on English court jurisdiction after Drexel’s Paris divorce suit and his residence in France. The couple married in 1836 and have lived abroad since.
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London
Rita Armstrong Drexel
Anthony J. Drexel
Justiice Neville
Chancery Court
Drexel
France
Paris
Drexels
Rink Kiley Marriage Kept Secret in Bridgeport
Edward C. Rink former LaCroix and Anderson manager wed Helen Margaret Kiley in a private May 17 ceremony officiated by Assistant Town Clerk Clarence E. Winton. Rink, 49, a Bartenders' union member, lives at 29 Sterling Street with his 21 year old bride. the union and club circles note the discreet nuptials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward C. Rink
LaCroix & Anderson
Helen Margaret Kiley
East Bridgeport
Clarence E. Winton
Mr. Rink
Bartenders’ Union
Miss Riley
Sterling Street
Thefts at Bridgeport Metal Goods Co Stop Policy
The Bridgeport Metal Goods Co at Howard Avenue and Peter Hall faced ongoing brass and copper thefts by employees. Snyder confessed after over a week of investigation, earning a $7 fine and 15 days in jail in city court. Company officials vow to halt the practice and warn other workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Metal Goods, Co
Howard Avenue
Peter Hall
Snyder
Wabash and Grand Trunk Freight Tied Up by Clerks
Buffalo reports freight traffic on the Grand Trunk and Wabash railroads choking at the International bridge due to a strike by 71 of 79 clerks and car checkers in Black Rock and Bridgeburg yard. Wages are demanded to rise about 12 1 2 percent.
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Wabash
Grand Trunk
Buffalo
Grand Trunk and
International Bridge
Grand Trunk- Wabash
Black Rock
Bridgeburg
Ont
Pavlech Awarded Damages in Saloon Dispute
Judge Scott of the common pleas court awarded Paul Pavlech damages of 358.19 from John Evanko and his wife over a note used to pay for a Hallett street saloon Pavlech allegedly owned. Evanko claimed he paid 340 for the note and later Pavlech did not own the saloon, requiring Evanko to vacate.
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Scott
The
Common Pleas Court Today
Paul Pavlech
John Evanko
Evanko
Hallett Street
Paviech
Charges Dropped in German Banker Conspiracy Case
Washington reports Chief Biejaski of the Justice Bureau of Investigation ordered the El Paso agent to drop all charges against Frederick Griese a German banker of Mexico City accused of attempting to violate American neutrality Officials concluded no violation occurred and charges were dismissed as of June 21 For the record the case involved conspiracy allegations linked to German finance activities in Mexico City and broader neutral policy concerns.
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Washington
Biejaski
Department of Justice
Bureau of Investigation
el Paso
Frederick Griese
Mexico City
Beat Wife Who Wouldn't Join Cabaret Girls
In superior court this morning Sabba Vacco seeks a divorce citing abuse by husband Amedo Vacco a vaudeville magician who demanded his wife become a cabaret singer. She testified he beat her and controlled her during their marriage which began May 8 1910. Judge Webb granted the decree. Viola Merrick was granted a divorce from Frederick Merrick on grounds of desertion in 1912. Grace A. Thompson was granted divorce from Lafayette Thompson on grounds of desertion in 1908. they wed May 28 1890.
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Sabba ‘Vacco
Amedo Vacco
Webb
Viola Merrick
Frederick Merrick
Grace A. Thompson
New Canaan
Lafayette Thompson
Darien
Obituary notices from a local newspaper page
A sequence of death notices and funeral details for Gladys Catherine Carey, Mary Rooney, Luvena B Burke, Anne Connolly, Ruth M Novakoski, Margaret L Kenny, John Holmes, John F Norman, John Penner, Elizabeth Carroll Mezille, Elizabeth Ballog Mehlhouse, and Emily Sanford Hurd. Includes ages, residences, family survivors, church and cemetery details, and service times from various parishes and local firms.
Various White Shoes Parade At Main Floor Sale
A large display of white shoes for women and girls showcases diverse styles and fabrics. Footwear ranges from fine kid and canvas pumps to oxfords and high heels with white rubber or leather soles, with prices from $2 to $7. The collection emphasizes comfort, shaping, and seasonality, including low shoes for growing girls and main floor promotions.
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Kid
Buck
Still River fatality and corny humor items in brief
The item notes the death of Mrs. Edwin Sanford Hurd at her Still River country home from a cerebral hemorrhage, with survivors listed and funeral plans. It also includes a string of short humorous clippings about golf at a Scottish course, a farmer and bull joke, a punchline about American legislatures, and a line about a dressmaker’s bill in love.
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Hurd
Edwin Sanford
Still River
Newanford
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Catherine Hurd
Edwin Hurd
Goodwin Stoddard
Erwin M. Jennings
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Girl hurt rushing to cross opening bridge
Miss Annie Wass of 492 Noble avenue was injured while hurrying across the Congress street bridge as it opened about 8:30 this morning. She was driven home by jitney and treated by her family physician. At 8:36 a blaze started from the draw box but No. 1 Chemical company extinguished it with chemicals. trolley wires were fed from the box and traffic was not hindered.
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Congress Street Bridge
Annie Wass
Noble Avenue
No. 1 Chemical Company
Charge That Check For Seven Dollars Was Raised
In common pleas court this morning William Amend of Darien testified in his suit against Arthur Raymond of Rowayton. Amend said Raymond gave a seven dollar check for services but payment was later stopped and the amount raised to seventy dollars. Judge Scott reserved decision. Farmer Want Ads. One Cent a Word.
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Common Pleas Court
William Amend
Darien
Arthur Raymond
Rowayton
Amend
Raymond
Scott
New handsome Yorkes-$1.15 Right of Ma
A clipped item notes a price entry of 1.15 and a phrase about the right of Ma, likely a small classified or market line. The readable text is fragmentary with limited context, preventing a full event or person identification.
One Dollar Skirts Offer for Summer Wardrobe
A limited time sale features skirts made to measure for one dollar using various woolens and textiles. Fabrics include Newest Wool Jersey at 2.40 a yard and Aeropore light as a feather serges and poplins at 2 a yard. Crashe and other light fabrics offer $1 to $1.50 yard options. Right aisle rear.
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Copenhagen
From The Pajama Counter to Patience Lessons
A roundup of clipped anecdotes and proverbs from various sources. A department store manager jokes about reassigning a sleepy salesman with a pajama counter tag. A four year old in Sunday school frames forgiveness as the lesson learned. A mix of quotations on patriotism, sunshine, and humor rounds out the column.
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Drewpinuucers
Jones
New York Globe
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Haddock
Cape
Ferris
Will
Women’s Relief Corps
St Patrick's Church
Helen O'Connor
John Spears
This City
Lorene A., Dauhter
Harry A
Mary Estelle McElroy
Iranistan Avenue
St. Michael's Cemetery
Emily A Sanford
Frank W. Hurd
Tomek
Washington Avenue
Bridgeport
Mt. Grove
Gladys C
Jerome
Nellie Carey
Madison Avenue
St. Augustine's Church
St Michael's Cemetery
Langdon
James Langdon
Main Street
St. Augustine’s Church
Charles P
Mary A
Charles N. Nichols
Park Avenue
Sacred Heart Church
Beechmont Avenue
Oe J
Farmer
Geo
Totams
Redfield
Harrison Street
Wood Avenue
Evening Farmer
City Savings Bank
Anthony Drexel
Parloin Brass and Copper
Pavlech
Gladys Catherine Carey
Gladys Catherine
Jerome Carrey
St. Joseph’s Parochial School
Mary Rooney
Mary
Bernard Rooney
George Hissenger
Carroll Avenue
Rooney
Ireland
St. Mary’s Church
Luvena B. Burke
Smith-Holden Dental Supply Co
Boston
Miss Burke
Ohio
Ddrby Line
Anne Connolly
Cullinan & Mullins
St. Patrick’s Church
John C. Lynch
St. Michael’s
Ruth M. Novakoski
Stephen N. Novakoski
Ruth M
Margaret L. Kenny
George M Chase
Mrs. Kenny
St Augustine’s Church
John Holmes
1Stassick Avenue
Shelton Sanitarium
Mr.Holmes
Birmingham
England
John F. Norman
United States
Harral Avenue
Massachusetts Volunteers
Remington Arms Plant
Walker & Banks
John Penner
Union Metallic Cartridge Co
Michael J. Gannon
Thomas J. Mooney
John Reilly
William Merritt
Patrick Ford
John Corcoran
St. Michael’s Cemetery
Elizabeth Carroll Mezille
Elizabeth Carroll
William Mezille
East Main Street
Bridgeport Hospital
Elizabeth Ballog Mehlhouse
Elizabeth Ballog
Henry Mehlthouse
Coleman] Street
Edward Hayes
Henry
Andrew Wargo
John Kozma
Julius Elies
John Herbert
John Rapczak
Emily Sanford Hurd
Emily Sanford
Frank W
Fairfield Avenue
Cannon Si
Sport Oxfords
Howland Dry Goods CO
Blunt Jones
Hevna
Corntossel
Josh
Washington Star
Louisville Courier-Journal
Ferdinand
Father
Billy
Harper’s Magazine
Pop
Son
Nelson
Trafalgar Square
Church of St. Louis
Napoleon
George
Alger
Atlantic Monthly
Brother Williams
Avanta Constitution
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