Leighton widow appeals probate court finding
Astelle Leighton of Boston files in the Superior Court appealing a probate court decision that admitted Henry A. Leighton's will. The testator, employed at Tremington Arms Co., died April 4 after a fainting spell at a railroad station. The widow claims the will reflects a stranger's influence and that the estate should not be in this city. Funeral notices and obituaries follow for local residents, with multiple items listed including dates and locations.
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Astelle Leighton
Boston
Superies
Henry A. Leighton
Tremington Arms Co
Arthur Wiener
Reoch
Leighton
Wisner
Obituary items from Trumbull and Bridgeport area
Obituaries list several funeral services including Francis Frederick Stratton two years old, Catherine Schuler, Mary J. Francis Squires, William D Marsh, and Edward Grady with burial details. Also notes Mary C Bassett, Dorothea Billings, and Mrs Mary Cannon, plus Walter S Hurlburt’s death and local church ties. Also reports Missouri River flood damage at Great Falls and a Dutch liner seizure by a British warship.
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Francis Frederick Stratton
Francis Frederick
Francis Stratton
Trumbull
H. A. Remington
St. Michael's Cemetery
Mary J. Francis Squires
Mary J. Francis
Ralph H. Squires
Everett Barnes
Washington Park M. E
Lakeview Cemetery
Wheeler Buys McCarthy Block on Congress Street
Samuel H. Wheeler expands his city holdings by purchasing the brick McCarthy Block on the north side of Congress Street above Manin Street. The three story building fronts Congress with a west side areaway. The vacant Main Street lot between Congress and Arch streets, already owned by Wheeler, adjoins the property. The purchase price is not disclosed.
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H. Wheeler
Congress Street
Manin Street
McCarthy
Main Street
Congress
Arch Streets
Wheeler
Dunham Property Transfer Filed In Golden HI
The warranty deed transferring the Dunham property in Golden HI to B. W. Harral was filed in the town clerk's office today. Federal tax stamps indicate a purchase price near $25,000. the deed is signed by Grace Elisabeth Meeker Trafford of Short Hill NJ and Carrie M and Jessie P Dunham of this city.
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Dunham
Golden HI
B. W. Harral
Grace Elisabeth Meeker Trafford
Short Hill
N. J
Carrie M
Jessie P. Dunham
Battles near Carrizal leave U S troops survivors
San Antonio June 34 reports from General Pershing to General Funston detail a fierce clash at Carrizal on June 21 where Capt. Charles T. Boyd led two U S cavalry troops of about 130 men. Mexican forces under General Gomez overwhelmed them with flank charges and machine gun fire, leaving seven survivors and many killed or captured.
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San Antonio
Tenth Cavalry
Charles T. Boyd
Gomez
Carrizal
Funston
Pershing
Boyd
Gomes
Chihuahua City
Captain Boyd
General Pershing
Eleventh Cavalry
Bell
el Paso
Hachita
N. M
Brownsville
Gen. Pershing
Capt. Morey
Outnumbered Troopers Fight in Carrizal Mexico Ambush
Seven members of Troops C and K, Tenth Cavalry, recount the June 22 clash at Carrizal in which about 600 Mexican forces attacked a small US patrol. Capt Boyd and his men attempted passage, requested to conform with Carrizista orders, and were surprised by sudden street fire as Mexican troops fortified positions on both sides.
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Mexico
United States
Pershing
United States Cavalry
Charles T. Boyd
Boyd
Carranza
Sentences Bay to Reform School For Burglary of Garage
Twelve year old Michael Esposito of 76 Commercial Street was sent to reform school in Meriden by Deputy Judge F. L. Wilder after he and four companions admitted breaking into O. S. Fowler’s garage at 151 Whitney Avenue Sunday night and stealing a automobile. The four others were sent to George Junior Republic in Litchfield, with Kurbs given a one year probation.
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Michael Esposito
Commercial Stret
Meriden
F. L. Wilder
O. S. Fowler
Whitney Avenue
Benjamin Buckley
Madison Avenue
John Lemon
Cleveland Avenue
Walter Novack
Stratfield
George Junior Republic
Litchfield
William Kurbs
Garfield Avenue
Howell
East End
Novack
Huntington Street
Espiroto
Grandstreet
Ten Dollars a Week Alimony For Lida Wesslink Taylor
Judge Webb of the superior court reduced alimony to ten dollars a week for Lida Wesslink Taylor after her attempted suicide at the Chic Inn in Darien. She sues Andrew F. Taylor for infidelity, naming a New Haven co respondent. The divorce action likely will be tried in autumn.
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Lida Wesslink Taylor
Darien
Webb
Superior Court
Taylor
M Elroy dies at 50 after daughter’s funeral
Harry A McElroy of 851 IrAnistan avenue dies at St Vincent’s hospital after his two year old daughter Lorena’s funeral. He had bladder trouble and died before surgery. Survived by widow four children and brother Joseph. Former treasurer of McElroy Co and founder of Bridgeport Cold Storage Co. Funeral Monday with ties to Algonquin club Sacred Heart church and Holy Name society.
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Harry A. MccIlroy
Iranistan Avenue
Lorena
McHiroy
St. Vincent's Hospital
McElroy
Bridgeport
Prospect Street
Griffin
Griffin & McElroy Co
Hicks Griffin
John McElroy
McElroy Bros. Co
James
John
Harry McElroy
Bridgeport Cold Storage Co
Algonquin Club
Knights of Columbus
Sacred Heart Church
Holy Name Society
Eleanor
Mary
Estelle
Henry
Joseph
Bridgeport High School
Notre Dame University
C. J. McElroy
St. Augustine’s Church
Silverbloom fabric draws fresh demand in late season sale
HoowLAND offers Silverbloom a soft neutral alpaca like cloth with colored stripes, color fast and washable. It features lightness and springy feel similar to mohair, suitable for summer dresses skirts and suits. Available in 32 and 54 inch widths with awning stripes and bright edging. skirts start at $1. Limited time only at right aisle rear.
Wiener Denies Attempting to Evade Justice
Testimony recounted a traffic case in which Wiener and Russell described events after Hall was struck near East Main and Stratford avenues. Police and coroner investigations focused on car ownership, driver identity, and whether the hit and run was reported. Wiener surrendered in Springfield and was released on recognizance as Hall's death prompted concern.
Dinner sets that grow to meet every occasion
The ad touts modular dinner sets that expand from exact initial pieces to any desired size. Buyers select only needed dishes with one price for 100 pieces, then add as required. Various American, English, French, and Limoges porcelains offered with gold borders, decorative motifs, and prices from $10.70 to $53.50. Fourth floor.
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Limoges
Howland Dry Goods and a Fatal Auto Crash
Report from the second precinct details a hit and run where an unknown man was struck by a fast car at Pem broke and Stratford avenues. Charles Lynch and Gideon Kohler brought the injured man to emergency care. Dr Weldon and Coroner Phelan are mentioned in the case. The license plate listed is 30 219.
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Page One Main Street
Pecliceman
Niquist
Nyquist
Wiener
Russell
Hall
Stratford Avenue
Hough Avenue
East Main Street
Gideon Kohler
Soundview Avenue
Stratford
Charles Lynch
Third Street
A. J. Costello
Rockville
Connecticut
Costello
Derby
Massachusetts
Charles Baskin
Williams
Phelan
Springfield
James Bray
James Rice
Charles O. Nyquist
Bearster
Joseph A. Hazel
Pembroke
Stratford Avenues
Weldon
St. Vincent's Hospital
Half Century Club Meeting Tomorrow at Wallhalla
The Half Century Club in Wallhalla will hold a meeting at 10 oclock tomorrow in Stratford at M. J. Dann on Nichols Avenue. The club members have been notified of the past year’s activities and are urged to attend as vik ing sports will be demonstrated.
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Wallhalla
Stratford
M. J. Dann
Nichols Avenue
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Leighton Widow
ISON
mIm
Edith Paul
Charles Snon
Manthe
North Main Street
Mt. Grove Cemetery
Hurlburt
Walter
Burworth Street
Mountain Grove
Cenery
Isis
Harry A. McBircy
Yars
Tranman Avenue
Grace
Edbert M. Grady
Thomas Speers
Warren Street
Sacred Heart
St Michael's
Banahan
Margaret Banahan
Steinert’s
Main St
Steinert's
State
Capital Avenue
Watson
Fairfield Ave
State St
Pisne
Mazin St
Seaside Park
South Main Street
Thases
John Holmes
Holmes
Catherine Schuler
Frederick Schuler
Andrew Schuler
Broad Street
William D. Marsh, Jr
William D
William D. Marsh
Laurel Avenue
John McLaren Richardson
First Presbyterian Church
Mountain Grove Cemetery
Edward Grady
Harry Kelley
Thomas Toomey
Loretta Muldoon
John Muldoon
City
Paul
Paul Struck
Struck
New Haven Road
Mary OC. Bassett
Mary C. Bassett
Hev
Father Sheridan
Irving Clark
Walter Prout
Albert Prout
Frank Down
Bradward Down
John M. Donnelly
Enemie
Dorothea Biliangs
Dorothea Billings
Thomas Fransen
Clifford Street
Rasmusen
Newtown
August Jorgensen
Christian
Andrew
Soren
Lamiin
Seattapot
Mary A. Cannon
North End
Walter & Hurlburt
Ellsworth Street
Washington, Conn
William and
Betsey Clark Hurlburt
Washington
Josephine Ingham Hurlburt
Thornton Belden
Fairfield
Howard Vallance
Trenton
Ruth Hurlburt
George Hurlburt
Black Rock
Missouri River
Great Falls
Mont
Tabean
Dutch East Indies
Rotterdam
Samuel H. Wheeler
McCarthy Block
U.S
Sentences Bay
H. A. M’elroy
Hoowland
Bridgeport, Conn
Silverbloom In
Howland Dry Goods Coo
Half Century Club