Bunnell Will Case In Wesport Court Reserved
Westport hears reserved decision after a hearing on the Bunnell will case. Mrs G Bunnell of Southport testified about drawing wills and the disposition of property amid an estate valued at about 20000 dollars. Contesting heirs were represented by Belden Hurbutt and William A Griffin. The original will’s existence remains undiscovered. Leander Crittenden seeks divorce from Rosanna Crittenden filing in Huntington Superior Court.
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United Press
Westport
Bunnell
Stiles Judson
Jacob P. Goodhart
G. B. Bunnell
Southport
Jude James Belden Hurbutt
Norwalk
William A. Griffin
South Norwalk
Mr. Bunnel
Leander Crittenden
Huntington
Rosanna Crittenden
Crittenden
Jno O Rourke Former Baseball Star Dies in Boston
John William O Rourke, a legendary Bridgeport baseball figure and former baggagemaster for the Bay State Limited, died suddenly at Boston's South Terminal station aged 62. He left a long career across Manchester, New York and Boston clubs and was active in local politics and community life. funeral services scheduled from his brother’s Pembroke street home.
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John William O'Rourke
James H. O'Rourke
South Terminal
Boston
Mr. O'Rourke
Bay State Limited
New York
O’rourke
O'Rourke
Bridgeport
Pembroke Street
Brotherhood of
Railroad
Baggaemaster
Hugh
Catherine O'Rourke
East Main Street
Waltersville
Day
Selleck
Pembrokes
Jack Delehanty
Jack Cleary
William Hickey
Jim Casey
Bridgeport Friendly United Socials
Matty Ward
Jim Sullivan
Goldsmith
Chicago Nationals
Manchester
N. H
New England
Centerfield
Boston Nationals
Harry Wright
Bostons
Jim O'Rourke
John
Metro- Cpolitans
American Association
Jim
Buffalo
National League
110Th Street Stounds
Athletic Field
Philadelphia
Athletics
Col
William Stevenson
Housatonic Road
Morris B. Beardsley
P. T. Barnum
Barnum
Obituary Details of O Rourke Member of two Fraternities
Mary's church holds funeral services with interment in the O Rourke plot at St Michael's cemetery. Bearers include representatives of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and Bridgeport lodge of Elks, of which he was a member. Survived by his brother and sister Mrs Sarah E Grant of Norman Street plus several nephews and nieces.
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Mary’s Church
O'Rourke
St. Michael's Cemetery
Brotherhood of Railroad
Bridgeport Lodge of Elks
Sarah E. Grant
Norman Street
Bridgeporters Sail On U S Olympic June 28
Real Estate Agent James Spargo among Bridgeport residents booked to sail on the Olympic for its maiden return trip departing New York on June 28. Others named include Hubert Wheewer George B. Bunnell Mr and Mrs Nan Paige Miss Marian Paige Lana Waldo Bryant and more Bridgeporters who secured passages.
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James Spargo
Olympic
New York
Spargo
Hubert Wheever
George B. Bunnell
Nan Paige
Marian Paige Lana Waldo C. Bryant
Retribution Overtakes Hard Hearted Head of Long Suffering Family
John J. Daley boss blacksmith at Bridgeport Brass Co was sentenced to 60 days in jail by Judge Wilder with a $300 bond for weekly support of his wife and 11 children two living. His wife testified of privation while he feasted and the family faced bare necessities. Daley lost his $30 weekly job and was jailed until funds were raised.
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John J. Daley
Bridgeport Brass Co
Wilder
Daley
Hollister Avenue
Daly
Annul Two Marriages In the Superior Court
Hannah Davenport Morris of Glen Brook obtained an annulment of her marriage to John F. Morris in the superior court after a May 2 1919 meeting in Stamford. Judge Burpee delivered the decision as Morris was a trolley car conductor and witnesses noted a party, a film showing, and a hurried marriage by a justice of the peace followed by warnings from Morris’s behavior. Rose M Love Gildersleeve of this city also secured an annulment from Clarence E Gildersleeve alleging a ten year marriage hidden prior to their union. Gildersleeve claimed his first wife had been separated for seven years and called that separation a divorce.
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Hannah Davenport Morris
Glenbrook
John F. Morris
Burpee
Stamford
Morris
Rose M. Love Gildersleeve
Clarence E. Gildersleeve
Gildersleeve
Bridgeport Building Notes Highlight Local Projects
The Commercial Record reports weekly Bridgeport construction activity including a four story brick structure at Main and Whiting for A Wintter with ground floor shops and upper apartments. Other items include a two family house on Wilmot Avenue Stratford for H W Walker and multiple contracts for family houses on Bishop Avenue Madison Avenue and North Avenue. Plans for parish changes and two Stratford residences are noted along with a three story brick building on Hallett Street for Catherine Lastromirska and a new two flat on Madison Avenue for Louisa Levy.
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Bridgeport
Main
Whiting Streets
A. Wintter
Wilmot Avenue
Stratford
H. W. Walker
Bishop Avenue
Luke White
Woodmont
M. Treat
German Lutheran Church
Chapel
Congress Streets
Madison Avenue
Herman Berkowitz
North Avenue
Park
Bertha Hurlock
Norman Street
William Lockwood
L. I. Snyder
C. L. Snyder
Hallett Street
Catherine Lastromirska
Bronx Avenue
W. T. Mullins
Louisa Levy
Daughter Returns Safe After Disappearance With Pistol
Felix Daddowa of Hamilton Street breathes easier as his 16 year old daughter Fannie returns home smiling after being missing since Thursday. She did not take the loaded revolver found later, which had been mislaid. The girl denies any intent to harm herself. The page also advertises Hamilton Park building lots near Bridgeport, noting quick trolley access and upcoming Beard Machine Tool Company factory completion that may boost demand for homes. salesced Saturdays and Sundays.
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Felix Daddowa
Hamilton Street
Fannie
Hamilton Park
Bridgeport
Beard Machine Tool Company
First Tax District Residents Awarded Three Mill Rebate
City Attorney Cullinan ruled that First district residents are entitled to a full three mill tax rebate totaling about $15,000. The Aldermanic Claims committee had referred the matter for settlement after disputes over assessments for city expenditures charged to residents. If taken to court, claims would likely be approved, officials said.
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First Tax District
Cullinan
First District
Aldermanic Claims Committee
Lorimer Bribery Probe Sparks Senate Hearing Defense
Publisher Kohlsaat testified that the McCormick family and the Harvester trust helped shape the “slush fund” story of 100000 dollars as a personal feud against Senator William Lorimer. He described meetings and named several individuals linked to Lorimer’s election while noting the Harvester taxes and alleged campaign contributions.
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Kohlsaat
Lorimer
United Press
Washington
McCormick Family
Harvester Trust
Senate Committee
William Lorimer
Michocls
George Bancroft
Hankeey
McCormick
Haneey
International Harvester Company
Chicago
Bancroft
Harvester
H. H. Kohlsaat
Chicago Record Herald
Senator Kern
Arizona and New Mexico to be admitted as states
Washington June 24 The Senate Committee on Territories ordered a favorable report on the joint resolution approving Arizona and New Mexico constitutions. Admission will occur after local votes on amendments. A motion to strike out Arizona was defeated 3 to 6. The piece references Harriman and the Northern Securities consolidation and subsequent dissolution under the antitrust law, noting implications for railroad control and cross-state alignments.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Territories
Arizona
New Mexico
House
Nelson
Minn
Burnham
N. H
Lippitt
Senate
Edward H. Harriman
Jacob Schiff
Otto A. Kuhn
James A. Stman
H. H. Rogers
H. C. Frick W. A. Clark
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
Harriman
Road
Northern Securities Company
Union
Pacific Coast
Birthday Party for John and Myles Mahoney
A birthday party was held last night at 182 South Avenue for John Mahoney and Myles Mahoney. Guests included Marguerite Lynders, Katherine Sullivan, Helen Belton, Marie Reardon, Marguerite Moriarty, Anna Belton, Anna Grisell, John Mahoney, Myles Mahoney, John Lynders, Joseph Lynders, Ernest McCauley, Robert Banville, and Jacob Grisell. Games were played and a late supper served.
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John Mahoney
Myles Mahoney
South Avenue
Marguerite Lynders
Katherine Sullivan
Helen Belton
Marie Reardon
Marguerite Moriarty
Anna Belton
Anna Grisell
John Lynders
Joseph Lynders
Ernest McCauley
Robert Banville
Jacob Grisell
Government Loses In Harriman Merger Suit
The government loses in the Harriman merger case as the circuit court questions the government’s evidence on anti trust law violations. Officials indicate an appeal to the U S Supreme Court, with key figures including Kellogg and Severance arguing for the government and Lovett and Spooner among the defense.
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Era Pacific Company
Washington
Harriman
Supreme Court of the United States
Department of Justice
Wickersham
Walter H. Sanborn
St. Paul
Willis H. Vandevanter
Cheyenne
William C. Cook
Leavenworth
Elmer B. Adams
St. Louis
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Union Pacific
Southern
Central Pacific
E. H. Harriman
Northern Securities
Frank B. Kellogg
C. A. Severance
Robert Lovett
Edward H. Harriman
Union Pacific Road
John ©. Spooner
Wisconsin
David K. Wat
Pittsburg
P. F. Dunne
San Francisco
Southern Pacific Lines
N. H. Loomis
Omaha
Union and
Southern Pacific
East
Pacific Coast
New Trolley Cars Here In Service Soon
Half a dozen new open trolley cars have arrived at the Connecticut Company barns and will be in service within days. By summer’s end 12 more will arrive from factories, bringing total new cars to 35 since spring. They are jumbo open double truck cars with four 40 horsepower motors totaling 160 horsepower per car and a top speed of about 40 miles per hour.
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Connecticut Company
A Cold Drink Saver for Summer Thirst
A local ad promotes Thermos Vacuum bottles in pint and quart sizes with finishes, claiming hot retention up to 72 hours and cold up to 48 hours. Pints start at $1.50 and up, quarts at $2.50 and up, framed as essential gear for fishing or motoring on hot days.
Jennie Hamilton's Pharmacy Ad and Lost Dog Notice
An historical notice lists Jennie Hamilton's Pharmacy with contact details and a reward offer for a missing black and white fox terrier with license 5393. The same clipping advertises a for sale motorcycle Indian in good condition at 202 Goddard Avenue, with a caller to reach evenings 7 to 8.
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Goddard
Goddard Avenu
Crex Rugs Advertise Summer Comfort in Various Sizes
The advert promotes Crex rugs ideal for summer in multiple sizes including 27 by 54 inches 36 by 72 inches 6 by 9 feet and 9 by 12 feet with prices 75e 1.50 3.50 and 7 respectively. Located on the third floor.
Porch blinds offer strong light savings for buyers
A sales pitch describes porch blinds as strong light and good looking with prices at 4.50 compared to 6.50 elsewhere. Importer discarded stock at a special price, promoting three sizes 6 by 8, 3 7 by 8, and 4 by 8 feet, all green with options white or brown. Third floor.
Couch Hammocks Sale For Home Use
New supply of couch hammocks arrives in white green and khaki canvas. Stout canvas frames with rope or wire springs priced seven to nine dollars. Angle iron stands swing them for three dollars fifty. Special wooden stands adjustable to five dollars. Canopy accessory seven fifty to shade sun while keeping breeze.
Low-price Alaska and Arlington refrigerators offered
The Alaska and Arlington refrigerators are praised as economical, sanitary, and efficient. Alaska models feature solid hardwood walls with coal filling, zinc lining, removable shelves, waste-pipe, patent air-trap, and easy cleaning rounds. priced $12 to $21. Arlington models have hardwood with galvanized lining, removable shelves and waste-pipe in four sizes, priced $7.50 to $12. Fourth floor.
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Alaska
Arlington
Bridget Higgins Dies After Long Illness at East Bridgeport Home
Bridget Higgins widow of Christopher Higgins and longtime East Bridgeport resident died after a long illness at 373 Pem broke street following a prior health shock. She helped found St Marys church and belonged to its Third Order. Survived by four sons Thomas John Joseph and James Higgins and two grandchildren Anna and Percy Higgins. A Civil War veteran she served in the Union Navy and is survived by a widow.
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Stillman Street
St.¢ Jes
St. Michael's Cemetery
Higgins
Bridget
Christopher Higgins
Pembroke Street
Saint Mary's Church
Third Order of St. Francis
Milford
Ellen
William H. Tinkham
Bridget Higgins
East Bridgeport
St. Mary's Church
Thomas S
John A
Joseph P
James B. Higgins
Anna E. Higgins
Percy Higgins
Third Order of St. Francis of
Ex-Commissioner Crawford Buys Canfield Residence
George E. Crawford, president and treasurer of the Crawford Laundry Co., former fire commissioner, purchased the Canfield residence at North Avenue and Pacific Street. The colonial house sits on 60 by 140 feet and reportedly sold for 16000 dollars. Dennis Herti Willson, 70, well known on the East Side, died after being kicked by a horse. He resided on Stillman Street and Neck Street for many years.
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George E. Crawford
Crawford Laundry Co
Canfield
North Avenue
Pacific Street
Harry Lundgren
Dennis Herti
St. Vincent's Hospital
Stillman Street
Linen Avenue
Neck Street
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Wesport
Jno
H. O'Rourke
Milford Cemetery
Wurphy
George Murphy
Harrison, N. J
Mary A. Murphy
St. Michael's
Vouree Sy
St. Mary's Ee
James H. O’rourke
Sweet Girl
John Beck & Son
Main ST. Rch
JAS. Horan & Son Florists
Hawkins Florist
Stratfield Bldg
Hughes & Chapman
Sihatpurd Avenue
Consectica
Rist
Bridgeport Sun
Hartford
Director of Public Works
City Hall
Conn
Island Brook Avenue
Fiie
M. A. Kenny
Public Works
New York State
Canada
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Stok
Jackson’s Book Shop
Main ST
Giant
Edward F. Cullerton
Clarence S. Funk
Funk
Kohlsaar
Edward Tilden
National Packing Co
The
Packers Trust
Roger Sullivan
Illinois
S. Conway
W. W. Kimball & Co
Meyerhauser
John and
Jennie Hamilton
Lann
Main Street
Fairfield Avenue
Cannon Street
Bridgeport, Conn
Howland Dry Goods CO
Crawford
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