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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1915

Page

3

Riverside Obituaries Highlight Local Notables

The community mourns Carol ine 5. Robinson widow of John W Rob was widely known in this section where she spent much of her life. Dr August F Richter funeral held at 2 30 pm from 3280 Bar jillem arenas. Edward 8 Whittlesey of Chicago died at his daughter’s home. Anna Mosley Sharp’s funeral held at 4 pm from James W Mosley’s residence. Cornelia wife of Hobart Cole funeral tonight at 6 from William Kirkby’s home. Catherine Hanson Tracy requiem Mass at St Patrick’s Church with strong choir involvement.

Caroline Robinson Caroline John W. Rob August FP. Richtes August F.richter Barjillem Arenas Paul Clemen St. Paulie German Edward Whittlesey Chicago G. C. Gerrish Laurel Avenue Mr. Whittlesey Royal Insurance Co Anna Mosley Sharp Anna Mosley James W. Mosley Curtis,avenue Henry E. Kelley St. George’s Episcopal Cornelia Hobart Cole William Kirkby Orchard Street Cole Danbury Mathias King’s Highway Chapel Wooster Catherine Hanson Tracy Thomas Flynn Norman Street St. Patrick’s Church John C. Lynch Thomas J. Picker John J Schmidt Sadie Dillon Joseph Wheler Howard Bozy

Clergy Appointments and Funeral Committal Mentioned

The text notes Charles F Burns William P Crow ley and Edward F Hanley with Rev Father Lynch leading the committal service at St Michael s cemetery. It also reports Rev Dr Tho J Drennan being appointed by Bishop John J Nilan to St Johns church Stamford as assistant.

Charles F. Burns William P. Crowley Edward F. Hanley Father Lynch St. Michael's Cemetery Tho. J. Drennan John J. Nilan St. John’s Church Stamford

Burglar strikes Matt Maloney saloon on State Street

Thieves forced the rear door overnight and carried off several boxes of cigars and bottled goods from Matt Maloney’s saloon near Park Avenue on State Street. Clarence 5B Billings of Avon Street New Haven was remanded on bonds to appear July 3 in city court over a reckless driving charge connected to yesterday’s accident involving Joseph Levine, a local letter carrier who remains under treatment for injuries.

Matt Maloney State Street Park Avenue Clarence Billings Avon Street New Haven Joseph Levine

Toomey Committed to Norwich State Hospital

Maurice Toomey aged 26 and living with his brother John Toomey at 105 Colorado avenue was committed today to the state hospital at Norwich. He recently worked as a grave digger at St. Michael's cemetery and began to act queerly before being taken to Norwich by Investigator Alex Morrissay.

Maurice Toomey John Toomey Colorado Avenue State Hospital Norwich Toomey St. Michael's Cemetery Alex Morrissay

Suffrage leadership named in Connecticut districts

Mrs. W D Ascough, state SUFFRAGE chair, announces chairs for three CT Congressional Union districts. In Third district: Mrs. W Spencer Murray of New Haven. Fourth district: Mrs. John A Rusling Jr of Bridgeport. Fifth district: Mrs. Charles A Beard of New Milford. Also notes a Connecticut marriage and local business news.

W. D. Ascough Congressional Union For Woman Suffrage Connecticut W. Spencer Murray New Haven John A. Rusling, Jr Bridgeport Charles A. Beard New Milford

Want More Facts Before New Note Goes to England

Washington reports that the state department has not gathered enough facts on detention and seizure of American ships and cargoes to complete a new note to Great Britain. Secretary Lansing outlined the note will present academic blockade principles and British practice under the order in council. The British memorandum details measures to minimize neutral inconveniences, while claiming Americans have no grounds for complaint. The U S note will renew its March 1 protest, likely referring to the memorandum, but enforcement methods under the order will not be treated as central to the legality of Britain’s actions.

Washington State Department Great Britain Eee Lansing Eee Order In Council United States

Probate Court Hearing for Mary Mahan Estate

In Bridgeport, June 24 1915 the Probate Court orders the executor to seek sale of real estate from the estate of Mary Mahan. The hearing is set for June 29 1915 at 10 AM at the Probate Office Bridgeport. Notice must be published in a local newspaper and personally given to interested parties by June 26 1915. A Bacon Wakeman Acting Judge.

Mary Mahan Bridgeport

Savin Rock Promoters Fined for Sunday Law Violation

New Haven June 25. Several Savin Rock amusement promoters were fined small sums with costs for violating the Sunday observance law. Defendants argued the amusements were proper for Sunday. An employee of a fortune teller and another with minor duties were not fined. Prosecutor Smith said complaints would be investigated and prosecutions pursued where warranted.

New Haven Savin Rock, & Resort West Shore Smith

Reward Offered For Clues In Main Street Jewelry Robbery

The Pinkerton detective agency offers a reward of $100 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those involved in the Scher jewelry store robbery on Main Street. Despite efforts, no arrests have been made and no clues have surfaced in other robberies.

Main Street Pinkerton Detective’agency

Zapata Delays Carranza Advance in Mexican Capital

Zapata forces defending Mexico City engage the attacking Carranza army in artillery duels and delay its advance. Communication with Mexico City has been cut off since June 18 when General Gonzales cut the wires to Vera Cruz at Otumba, 25 miles east from the capital. Consular advices say wires remain down and restoration before Carranza entry is unlikely.

Washington Zapata Mexico City Carranza Gonzales Vera Cruz Otumba

Druggists Elect Levy to Presidency of State Association

New Haven June 25 L H Levy of West Haven was elected president of the State Pharmaceutical Association during yesterday's Woodmont meeting. M S Hope of New Haven was chosen first vice president W N Noble of New Milford second vice president and P J Garvin of Bethel was re elected secretary treasurer.

New Haven L H. Levy West Haven State Pharmaceutical Association Woodmont Hope W. N. Noble New Milford P. J. Garvin Bethel

Writer Mrs Mathilde Coxe Stevenson Dies in Washington

Ethnology author Mrs Mathilde Coxe Stevenson died in Washington aged sixty. The Adriatic liner arrived in New York from Liverpool with 211 passengers and 3500 bags of mail. The French Chamber voted credits for a ministry of… etc. Fifty six people have been killed and 433 injured by air raids since the war began.

Mathilde Coxe Stevenson Washington Adriatis New York Liverpost

Dust deposition and social triumph unfold in odd anecdotes

The text discusses how heat affects dust on walls and furniture, noting hotter surfaces resist dust while open grates reduce dust buildup compared to radiators. It also tells a fable of a newly rich woman swallowing a caterpillar lettuce leaf to save face at an aristocratic dinner, affirming social climbing through quick wit.

Atrepe John Aitken Neters Mr. Aitken Mia

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hindle Hindle’s Corner Drug Store Main St. Cor Sontea Nike Dresden Royal Vincennes Cor Neee Syond’s Inn Savoy Chocolates Boston el Jeromino Padova Rexall Rexall Soda Mint Rexall Bamboo Borax Rte Scott's Aee Kennedy Hobson Willams Arnica Salt’s Textile Co Tyrus Wilson Hiram Winterburn William Wendt Wallace Wendt Lakeview Cemetery Cornelia Cole Catherine Hanson Tracy J. R. Rusling, JR Sanford—Lister Clifford Sanford Laura May Lister Samuel Laster Central Avenue Connecticut Avenue William H. Jepson St. Luke's Episcopal Church Olive Wells Clarence ©. Lister C. F. Gienotti Gienotti Victor Emanuel Rome H. C. Frick Coke Co Connellsville Rezion Main ST Rogers England State OF Connecticut District OF Bridgeport Bacon Wakeman Savin Rock Amusement Adolf Jacobson William Julius Cohen Canada London Jacobson Atlanta Cohen Anails Jacobsons Lous Levy Chamber of Deputies Told Surfa
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